V '^:^^ ^"■^.:v^ ^^,.*^:a »»» < >-r~ \- --.: -.'^ •^'^^ > ^ . ^-tS/- V'-'' c >'«5:>^ /c^-'^- f^ ^^-■^<>y^^^. 1^%^-' ^^' *, ■*^, *^^ c- •>*v — .c::—- JMfcrar-. XH ,0851 vol. 5 1907 1 VOL. VI. NO. 1 SUPPLEMENT TO JULY 6, 190? H ORTICULTURE INDE.X TO VOL. V Illustrated articles are marked with a * LIBRARY NEW YORK BOTANICAL GARDEN Page A After adjournment... 525, 685, 751, 813 Alabama State Horticultural So- ciety 258 Alaska, Horticulture in 845 ♦Alpine flowers in a cold green- house 617 —Plants 717 Amaryllis, The cycles of 5, 125 —Culture of 191, 333 Amasonia punicea 650 ♦Amateur with a record. An 197 American Association of Nursery- men 558 — Convention program 655 — President's address 783 —Secretary's report 784 — Officers chosen; next meeting place 815 American Association of Park Su- perintendents 294 American Carnation Society: — — Entries for the show; Railroad rates • 32 — *City Hall, Toronto 49 ■ — Annual meeting; List of premi- ums; *John H. Dunlop 62 — *Queen's Hotel, Toronto 63 — Convention at Toronto 96 — President's address 96 — Secretary's report; Treasurer's report 97 — Are there too many carnations introduced 97 — *John Birnie 97 — *T\vo Weber seedlings; The ex- hibition 99 — Report of nomenclature commit- tee 98 — *Fred H. Lemon 121 —The banquet 130, *131 — Canada's possibilities 131 —Additional notes; Visit to Bramp- ton 132 — *Greenhouse construction 164. — *Two Canadian trophies 19S — American carnations in England 229 — Americau carnations in Denmark 822 — Carnations registered 63, 227, 296, 494, 590. 655. American Peony Society. .654, 718, 752, 784. American Rose Society: — — Schedule and program for the Washington exhibition 133 — Executive committee meeting... 195, 752 — A few words for the .•196 ^Schedules for the show 228 — Additional prizes 258 — *Robert Simpson; F. R. Pierson; H. O. May; Benjamin Ham- mond; W. F. Kasting; P. J. Haus- wirth; Robert Craig 295 — Preliminary announcement; Washington notes 296 — Annual meeting; President's address 336 Page American Rose Society:— (Continued) — Secretary's report 337 — Awards 339 —♦Banquet at Washington 378 — Exhibition notes 378 — Outdoor rose culture 380 — An ideal in rose raising 382 —Climbing and trailing roses in the hardy rose garden 383 — *F. R. Pierson cup -145 —Notes by the secretary 558 American Seed Trade Associa- tion 61, 722, 847 — President's address 847 -Secretary-treasurer's report; second day session 848 — The banquet; election of officers 849 — *Reminiscences of the seed trade 849 — The Congressional free seed dis- tribution 852 Amherst, A new instructor at 293 Annandale rose show 815 Annuals, Plant plenty of 585 Anthuriums 57 Apples for France 527 —Orchard, The 33.^ — Why we import 833 Appraiser's decisions 594 Appreciated appreciation. An 685 Aquatic garden in Philadelphia... *773, *7SS "Arnold Arboretum, The workshop at '?09 *Avenue of pin oaks 518 ♦Azaleas, Entrance to house 7 —♦House of Christmas 1 — Pharailde Mathilde 193 B Baltimore notes Bean, The Lima ^^ Bedding plants . ." 564, ♦Begonia Gloire de Lorraine — Propagation of Bermuda, A talk on Bird slaughter, Stop the ♦tlirnie, John Boiler inspection. An oppressive law 129, —Care of steam Books, Review of new Boston: — — Gardeners' and Florists' Club of 32, 61, 100, 194, 227, 297, 339, 376, 428, 494, 526, 558, 654, 686, 758, 814. — ♦Spring exhibition at —Two ex-presidents honored British horticulture 5, 126, 190, 222, 255, 375, 487, 554, 651, 714, 779. — Favorites, Some —Fruit growers' foes ♦Bruggerhof , F. W *Bryophyllum calycinum Buffalo Florists' Club — Horticultural Society of Bulb stock. The value of 694 30 719 , 25 163 525 811 . 97 159 559 394 426 297 288 587 849 585 61 429 370 Page B'llb stock:— (Continued) — i<"'orcing ^94 Bulbous plants for massing and bedding "''^'^ Business changes 101, 143, 173, lya 269, 303, 342, 400, 439, 503, 5;-;5', 5(;9, 601, 621, 660, 695, 727, 7G1, 793, 825, 855. —Embarrassments 204, 236 Calanthes 129 — The deciduous 224 California notes 12, 33, 67, 182 Canada, Express rates in 795 Canadian readers. To our 559 ■'Canterbury bells and foxgloves ... 453 Catalogues received 9, 35, 83, 149 170 200, 306, 342, 430, 462, 498. 562, 594, 659, 721, 769, 801. Carnations:- — * Aristocrat 67 — Beacon 65 — Britannia, About ^55 — Carnations ." 386 —Comments of E. A. Stroud 302 —Culture of the 387 — Experience with the (Haines) . . . 198 — *Flowers split 66 — *Imperial, Pink Imperial and .Tohn E. Haines 65 — *Mabelle 132 *May 386 —New l<;nglish 589 —Notes 302 — Observations on the 598 — Potash for 57 — Pot culture of the 502 — *White Perfection 67 - 'Winsor *64, ^185, *195 ♦Cedrus Libani and Cedrus De«- dara 189 Celery growing in Irondequoit 818 Chicago Florists' Club 228 Children's gardens and the trade 225, 306, 434 China, E. H. Wilson's trip to 117 Chrysanthemum, A promising sport ^2 — The; Its past, present and future 81fa — The market show 56 —Culture in France *3C9, 553 —Notes 286 Chrvsanthemum Society of Amer- ic'a 100, 428, 846 —Prizes offered '?84, 846 Cincinnati Florists' Society «. . • • 60- Club and society notes 9, 33, 101 135, 197, 228, 260, 298, 356, 378' 429, 494, 559, 590, 623, 635, 655! 687, 719, 758, 790, 846, 864. Codling moth. The 557 ♦Colorado blue spruce 153 Columbus Florists' Club 134, 227 294, 377, 458, 526, 590, 686, 782', 815.' • Condensation on store windows... 207 \Conifers, Ornamental *29, *93, 373, 521, ♦649, 715, 843. HORTICULTURE Page 'Connecticut Horticultural Society 8, CI. 428, *655 •Conservatory with tropical plants. 485 'Cornell University, Carnation night at 297 •Correction, A 198, 260, 655, 813 Craft and Craftsman 45 Cranberry industry. The 717 Credit system, Our 36, 72 Crotons at Girard college 788 Cucumber forcing 422 — *Under glass 488 Cut flower wholesaler 457 Cyclamen for Christmas, The 127 Cypripedium insigne *89, 94 — 'Leeanum Var. Adela 221 — *GlaucophylUim 221 Dahlia hints 457 — Green plants vs. field roots. ..... 502 — Roots vs. cuttings 525 — Up-to-date methods of growing the 751 Dayton Florists' Club ,377, 493 Dendrobiura thyrsiflorum *329| 335 Denterghem, Count Kerchove de' The late ' 33 Detroit Florist Club 133 I'gV 260, 346, 493, 623. — Improvements 662 Dobbs Ferry Horticultural Asso- ciation 194 259 Don't be tempted ' 355 ♦Dosoris 157 *Dracaena Pere Charon, New .'. 199 During recess 378, 758, 793. 855 Dutchess County Horticultural So- ciety 162 Easter. 1907 361 Echoes from England .... '. . . . '. 455 PJditorials: — —A happy New Year; The Toronto carnation meeting; Training young gardeners for landscape work; A British welcome to the American carnation 6 —Death keeps busy; Plain cata- logues this year 3q Building for the future; Honors vs. cash in prize winning; The strength of harmony 58 A great loss; An important hor- ticultural enterprise; Work for the peony specialists; Mechanical watering; A good plant traduced 94 — Fragrance a chief attribute; Wholesaling problems; Prepar- ing for the Queen of Flowers- The Carnation Society and its debtors 128 The Jamestown Exposition; A suggestion to the Carnation ' So- ciety; Some results of the flower scarcity; Legislation against seed adulteration I60 — A clever innovation; The posi- tion of the sweet pea; A sugges- tion in regard to the Rose .sched- ule 192 — Help the school gardens; Tight- ening the ties; The rise of the orchid as a commercial flower; The Greek in the New York flower trade 22G —To memory dear; A just cause for criticism; A promising plan for home improvement; Encour- age organization 236 — To the Queen of Flowers; All aboard for Washington; Some- time, but not yet 290 — Fighting the moths; Effects "of " the winter; A discredited prac- tice; Get in line 334 Page Editorials:— (Continued) —A patriotic act; Our friends the wholesale florists; Easster greet- ing; The national flower show project: The rose society's wise policy 374 — Frightening the customer; Bet- ter publicity methods needed; Are you ready; An urgent dutv. 424 —To increase the list of Easter flowering favorites; Not a "local issue" 456 —Making progress; The forcing bulb industry 490 —The Rose Society's big problem; Phases of the flower trade; Training for landscape work 524 —Catalogue Art; Quality counts in bulb forcing; "The most unkind- est cut"; Nature and Art 556 — Fickle April; A business with a great future; An anchor to wind- ward 588 —The S. A. F. comes out into the lime light; Sowing the wind and reaping the whirlwind; Your duty to your national society. . . . 618 — Get together; A reckless policy and its results 652 — Organization again wins; Memo- rial Day; An opening that should not be despised; The hardy chrysanthemums 684 — The gardeners' opportunity; Things we should like to see; The advent of the cluster rose in flower work; The hardy flower- ■ ing bulbs; The Spring "of 1907.. 716 — A shipper tripped up; The rhodo- dendron; What the month of June offers 750 —HORTICULTURE takes the lead; The nurseryman and his sphere; The horticulturists' in- terest in nature 7S0 —To retard timber decay; To re- store Bermuda's lily prestige; Pointing the way for the com- mercial florist; Get ready for Philadelphia 812 — An opportunity for the young man; "The Frivolous Work of Polished Idleness"; To improve the quality of seeds 844 Elberon Horticultural Society.. 32, 135, 259, 377, 428, 590, 718. Elm leaf beetle 650 England, National Chrysanthemum Society of 297 Englemann Botanicel Club 814 *Euonymus radicaHs, Different forms of 372 — Evergreens, Block of choice 527 Ex-presidents honored. Two 297 Express rate decision, Press com- ments on 653 —Companies, Retribution and the 717 — Companies, Blocked by the 815 F ♦Farquhar, J. K. M. L S Fences, A plea for 161 — More about 56 *Ferns, Boston, from spores 333 Field crop prospects 690 Fire record 141, 172 315, 357, .507, 566, 662, 819. Florist, An old-time 236 Flower market reports 15, 21, 39, 77, 111, 143, 175, 207, 239, 269, 315, .349, 403, 437, 466, 469, 505, 537, 569, 601, 633, 641, 665, 673, 697, 705, 729, 737, 761, 793, 825, 857, 865. Flower notes 843 Forest reserve bill 204 Page French Gardeners' Society of Lon- don 376 Frontispiece, Our 717 *F]uit and Vegetable forcing at Iiondequoit, N. Y 486 —Crops, Prospects for 591 — Protection, Spring 591 — Topics 522 G. ■^Garden crops. Irrigation of 591 Gardeners, Movements of. .172, 193, 342, 384, 434, 461, 535, 657, 690, 726, 769, 819, 854. Gillenia trifoliata, Moench 159 Glass market, The 660 Gloxinias *549, 555 Goose and the golden eggs. The. . 162 Graft, To abolish 9 Grand Rapids Florists' Club 294 Greenhouses building or contem- plated 20, S3. 118, 150, 182, 204, 246, 324, 357, 411, 446, 477, 513, 545, 577, 609, 642, 673, 705, 737, 769, 801, 8,33, 865. ^*Bracket 277 — "Construction 164 Growers' Organizations 127 H. Hail. Losses by 400 •Haines, John E., Establishment of 63 *Heating topics 494 Hedges, Ornamental 841 Heracleum Mantegazzianum 564 '■Herbaceous border. The modern.. 777 Hibiscus, A new race of 421 Horticulture in the public schools. 289 — Summer school of 530 Horticultural establishment. Equip- ment and organization of 628 Huntington Horticultural and Ag- ricultural Society 297 Hyacinths, The grape 557, 589 Hybridizin.g, Some experiences in. 495 Hydrangea arborescens grandlflora alba 682 Hydrangea, Rosa setigera and 581 I. ''llifte, D 494 Illinois State Florists' Association 132, 259 Incorporated 34, 74, 135, 170, 202, 301, 403, 494, 539, 56(1, 003, 042, 659, 690, 763, 786, 819, 865. Indiana, State Florists' Associa- tion of 61, 559 Information needed. More explicit. 301 Inserts, Why so many new 527 International exhibition 296 Iris, The 621, 688 — '^Siberian in aquatic garden 613 Italian gardens 460 "Jamaica, Castleton Gardens 249 — "Gardens and plantations of 253 Jamestown Exhibition, Preparing for the 163 — Landscape work at 239 '-Johnson Seed Co., Store of 70 K. Kalmia latifolia *449, *455 '*Kentia, Special culture of 820 *King, R. 0 164 Leader in education, A new 723 Lenox Horticultural Society 32, 101, 162, 237, 428, 558, 654, 719, 814 *Lettuce, House of at Irondequoit. 561 HORTICULTURi: Page Library notes 68, 198 Lilacs, The best 8i:! Linne, Carl von *677, *681 Little journevs by the ginger jar man 298, 379 London, Royal Horticultural So- ciety of 71S M. Madison Horticultural Society (Wis.) 258 —Notes (N. J.) 589 Magnolia glauca *645, 651 Mail order trade. The 287 *Masdevallia tovarensis 125 Massachusetts Agricultural College 445, 687, 723 — Horticultural Society 32, 132, *417, *426, *458, 460, 526, 622, 686, 751, 782, 814, 846. — Lecture course ,^2 *McClintock. T. B 459 McGorum, Midwinter meditations of 33 • — Musings and maxims of 425, 525, 751 ♦McOregor, .lames 377 Mechanical watering 117 Monmouth County Horticultural Society 63 Month of gifts and hope 371 Montreal, Christmas happenings in. 13 — Notes 660 Morris County Gardeners' and Flo- rists' Society 60, 228, 377, 527, 654, 814. Moths, Fighting the 658,687 ♦Murray, Samuel 8 N Naphtalln against plant enemies. 34, 108 Nassau Countv Horticultural So- ciety ....9, 60. 162, 227, 200, 294, 718 National Association of Retail Nurserymen 100 —Flower Show 656 ■ — Irrigation Congress 787 — Irrigated land products exposi- tion 755 Nebraska State Horticultural So- ciety 100 New Bedford Horticultural So- ciety 67, 194, 339, 493, 654 New England Dahlia Society 228 New Haven County Horticultural Society 339, 493, 782 New Jersey Floricultural Society. 32, 162, 294, 492, 623, 782 New London County Horticultural Society 134, 559, 623, 687, 782 Nev, port: — Conference at 492 — Easter Market 505 ^Horticultural Society 61, 194, 294, 376, 686. —Notes 357, 569, 662, 793, 859 —Personals 822 News notes 10, 34, 65, 74, 99, 109, 140, 143, 172, 204, 236, 266, 312, 323, 351, 400, 401, 435, 457, 503, 507, 537, 567, 569, 599, 627, G31. 660, 663, 694. 695, 699, 726, 727, 731, 759, 791, 823, 864. New York Botanical Garden, Needs of 721 —Florists' Club. . . .60, 195, 227, 259, 356. 390, 492, 622. 654, 656, 790. —Horticultural Society of 458, 590 —Plant notes 170 *Nicol, James; An amateur with a record 197 North Shore Horticultural Society. 33, 100, 162, 228, 294, *377, 492, 495, 590, 622, 686, 790, 846. Page O Obituary: — Baartman. H. C, 300; Barton, Chas., 34; Belding. Chester, 534; Bingham, J. L., 620; Bock, J., 34; Braik. James, *10S; Brick, John, 199; Brierly, J. H., 534; Bronson, E. A.. 687; Brown, Harry, 10. — Cavanangh, P., 502; Charlton. W., 10; Cottle. W. M.. 726; Crawford, Albert, 135; Cummings, Clara E., 34. — Daffley, Daniel, 108; Dobson, William, 172; Donovan, W., 75; Dovle, John T., 10; Draper, Jas., 400; Dreer, Mrs. H. A., 434. — EngberfT. Carl 172 — Fenn, E. W 566 -Gentemann, C. F. W., 260; Gor- don, Mrs. George, 590; Graves, B. T., Graves, Edw., 434; Graves, Harry, 10; Green, G. H., 687; Griffin, Wm., 346; Gunderman, George, 34; Guy, T. W., 759. — Irving, John, Sr 135 — Jansen, G. A 236 — Kennicott, Amasa. 534; Kidwell, W. L., 566; Kjellman, Franz, 566; Kretschmar, J., *790; Kurtzwell, Mrs., 236. — Loftus, J. P., 199; Lonsdale, An- nie, 300. — Mallon, Jas.. 108; Mansfield, J. D., 726; *Masters. Dr. M. T., 825; McGradv, H., 502; McLatighlin, Chas., 68; Miller, R., 135; Morris, Mrs. W. L., 10; Munn, 0. D., 300; Murphv. J. P., 502. —O'Reilly, Wm 726 — Pape, May M., 534; Park, A. J., 34; Pitt, A. M., 660. —Reed, C. A., Reed, Q. L., 502; Rogers, G. W., 172. -Scott, Mrs. Robert, 10; Shaw. F. E., 620; Sharkey. Jas., 108; Smith. Nathan. *457: Smith. P., 34; Somers, Mrs. Mary, 199; Spies, S. J., Sr., 759; Sutherland, G. A.. 199. —Temple. F. L., 502; Tonquest. Edw.. 566: Tschupp, Ferdinand, 260, *300, —Van Waveren, H., 620; Vervaene, i^. 34. —Walker, J, V., 660; Wilson, H, W.. 620; Wood, Elijah W., *10. — Zaremho, Chas.. 260; Zimmer- man. Chas., Jr.. 75. —Other deaths ..260, 300, 346, 400, 457, 825. Odontoglossum crispum 55 — *Columbian 553 Old Colony notes US *Orchids, Honse of . .■ 217 — *Rooting medium for 223 Orchards, Heating 781 *Oreodoxas 713 P *Palm house at Oakdale, N. Y., A.. 489 *South Park Boatnical Garden, Buffalo 493 Parcels Post 59 Pasadena Gardeners' Association, 67, 339, 526, 814 Patents, List of.... 46, 83, 182, 199, 246, 324, 411, 446, 545, 609, 658, 769, 801, 865. Pear blight. The 158 Pennsylvania Horticultural So- ciety 377, 846 — Spring show of -127 Peony Manual. The ^60 — Seed. Experience with 7SS ♦Pergola in English gardens. The. 371 Page Personal ... .21, 39, 74, 111, 140, 163, 19S, 230. 266, 300, 349, 400, 457, 491, 535, 567, 599, 620, 660, 685, 726, 769, 815. *Petunia, The Queen 193 Philadelphia: — — Easter in 432 -Florists' Club of.. 8, 100,162,198, 259, 296, 458, 594, 623, 628, 752. —Notes ....12, 101, 141, 173, 205, 298, 457, 539, 566, 662, 793, 827. Phlox, Dwarf-growing perennial. . . 59 Pine bark beetle 83 Pittsburgh and Allegheny Florists' and Gardeners' Club 133, 194, 338, 492, 654, 782. — Doings 758 — Easter shows at 464 — Gardening news 724 —Notes 564 Plant imports at New York 35, 136, 232, 340. 430, 462, 499, 531, 562, 594. — *Stands, Florists' 277 Plants, Deterioration of by forc- ing 788 —Market for New York 390 _New 83, 813 — *With beautiful foliage 421 Plea for the picturesque in land- scape gardening *592, *624 Profitable enterprise, A 394 Pruning ^53 Publications received 9, 167, 301, 342, 390, 462, 494, 534, 563, 593, 658, 691, 755, 790, 833. R Rhode Island, Florists' and Gar- deners' Club of 67 —Moth campaign in 566 *Rhododendrons, American 745 —At Dana Island, N. Y 742 — Duty on 786 — Himalayan 559 — *Lady Alice Fitzwilliam 685 — *Mary Weld, Hybrid 482 — Question of hardiness. The 748 — Raising hardy 748 — *The 746 Rock .garden, Plants in the 682 *Roof construction. Improvements in 277 *Rosa setigera and hydrangea o81 *Rose arbor of Baltimore Belle and Queen of Prairie 281 — Bushes, Shape of 534 — For rent, Paying a 291 —Growing under glass 59S — House wisdom ^ — *Little Dot 293 — *Ranibler. Paradise 817 -The 291 — White Killarney 285 j^Qgeg 620 —At Woods Hole 293 —At Elizabeth Park 303 —Cuttings and plants. The dis- tinction between 813 —Hardy out-door 560 — The three best 715 —Under glass. . .■ 191, 224 288, 454, 523, 749, 810. S St. Louis Florist Club. .. .60, 227, 376, .526, 655, S14. —Horticultural Society 100, 257, 346, 814. Salvia Zurich 140, 202 San Francisco notes 193 San Jose scale 52.? Scalecide for roses 57S Schlechtes Wetter 95 School gardens 425 —Certain uses of the 596 HORTICULTURE, Page Scranton Florists' Club 429, *459 Seed trade 9, 35, 70, 104, 167, 232, 262, 306, 342, 391, 430, 498, 530, 562, 595, 626, 659, 690, 722, 754, 786, 818, 849. —Catalogues received 136, 168, 262 — Distribution, free 136 — Sowing 200 Send for one 298 Shrub chat 457, 527, 589, 717, 751. — And garden chat 692 — And tree chat 813 Sim plant, Some features of 423 Simple faith and "sour" news 385 Small fruits and their relation to the home garden 529 —The outlook for 58i; Small lawns. Spring care of 587 Societ}- of American Florists: — — Banquet to Executive Board at Philadelphia 338 — Hearing on express rates before Interstate Commerce Commis- sion '. 385 — Department of plant registration 623 —Ladies' auxiliary. 8, 296,623 — *New directors 8 — Vice presidents for 1907 134 Society of Southern Florists 162, 257 Soda in its relation to plant growth 181 Southampton Horticultural Society 719 Southern Calilornia Horticultural Association 054 Page Spokane Fruit and Vegetable Grower:?' Association 526 ♦Stenanthium robustum 491 Storer Prof., resigns 653 Strawberries, Maryland, at James- town exposition 815 —Of Washington State *837, 842 Sunlight problem, The 286 Supplement, Colored 522 Sweden's great botanist 681 Sv/eet peas and dahlias as a winter crop 193 T Tamarisks, Two good 531 Tarrytown Horticultural Society.. CO, 162, 294, 458, 622, 846 Temple show at London, The great 785 Tennis court, To lay out 790 Thou canst not say I did it 291 Tightening of the ties 291 Toledo Florists' Club 134, 296 *Tomato, The 781 Toronto Gardeners' and Florists' Association 258 Ti-ees in city streets 461 — Shade, Butchering the 717 — And shrubs. Notes on 495 Tribute, A fitting 21 Tri-City Florists' Association.... 428 Tulip disease and its treatment. The 375 —Display, Fairmount Park 721 — '*Gretchen, Darwin 803 —Usefulness of the late 809, 842 Page V ■^Vases as substitutes for grave- stones 390 Vegetable seeds. Sowing 833 Vineyard apparatus. Prizes for.... 446 — Pruning the 523 W Washington, D. C: — — A few words for the Rose So- ciety 196 —Florists' Club of.... 63, 194, 493, 620, 752. Garden notes 786 —Notes 376, 758 Washington State, Fruit prospects in 566 —Notes 590 ■^Waverley, Mass., F1"eld day at 434 '"Wayside flower, A beautiful 845 '*Welch Bros.' model establishment. 385 Wholesome chestnuts 7, 66, 163, 292. 346, 384, 425, 491, 525, 589, 653, 689, 724, 813, 845. Wide house question, This 11 Widener conservatories. At the. . . . 292 Winged friends, Our 811 •^Winter and summer 521 ■^Wirth, Theodore 8 COLORED PLATES ISSUED WITH VOLUME V: Oriental Poppy, Mrs. Perry; Hybrid Tea Rose Dean Hole; Allington Pip- pin; Rhododendron Pink Pearl. THE INDEX WHICH APPEARS ON THESE PAGES HAS A VALUE BEYOND ITS ORDINARY PURPOSE AS A GUIDE TO THE CONTENTS OF VOLUME 5. IT IS, WE THINK, A STRONG PRESENTATION OF THE VALUE WHICH HORTICULTURE IS RETURN- ING TO ITS SUBSCRIBERS. CONSIDER THAT THE ABOVE LIST OF SUBJECTS COVERS ONLY SIX MONTHS— HALF A YEAR— COSTING THE SUB- SCRIBER FIFTY CENTS. CAN YOU DO BETTER THAN TELL YOUR FRIENDS ABOUT IT? HoTTSE OF CjiRisf'i'iiAS Az.vi.i:a^ ^^'. W. Eclgnr Co.. Waveiiy, Miiss. E a ^eydreato t/ie^' flORfSZFlANr^MAN, 10MCAPE CiARDSNB. 'FTTNamr/rofMSce, 3q/Tojv, Mass. di/dscr/pt/on. ^100 \ HORTICULTURE January 5, 1907 ■■V^^W^ »^»>^ »l^»»^«»^W|'^»«»^»V*^W^>N II l»^ WW^»it^^%^W»l^i>^»l»^^%^^^*^N4^«iW^>%i^NMAiW^r%ti^NM^>%^N«MM^teMH F»i^^^ivTr IV o v^ i^oi^ E^^\.sarE^i^ SPIREA FOR EASTER FORCING 1 i you have not all the spirea that you want for Easter and Decoration Day, we still have a few thousand fine clumps leit, which we offer as long as unsold as follows; — Gladstone. The best of all the spireas. Free bloomer, tine large spikes. Extra, Selected clumps, $12 00 per 100. Astilboides floribunda. $5.00 per 100; case of 300 clumps for $iz,oo. Compacta multiflora. Strong clumps, $6.00 per 100. Japonica. Strong tlumps, $!;.co per too GLADIOLUS COLVILLI Alba " The Bride." White. 75c. per 100, $6,00 per 1000. Rubra. Red. 60c. per 100, $5.00 per 1000, MINIATURE HYACINTHS, or DUTCH ROMANS. We still have a few thousand of these left, which we can supply in a fine assortment of named varieties. $a.co per 100, $16 00 for icoo. These can be potted up, if done at once, and will make nice Easter stock. NARCISSUS Double Von Slon. We have a few thousand extra quality bulbs to offer, $ oopc' 100, $12 00 per 1000. Princeps. A few thousand extra sized bulbs, 75c, per 103, $6.50 per 1000, Single Von Slon. $1.25 per 100, $10.00 per looo TULIPS Cottage Maid. The best pink for late forcing. $1,00 per 100, $800 per loco Keizerskroon (Qrand Ducj. The favorite forcing variety. $1.75 per 100, $ . =;.co per 1000, LILY OF THE VALLEY Pi^rson's Premier, Best selected Berlin for earliest forcing. $1.50 per 100, $13.00 per 1000, Case of 2000 for $24.00. If you can u^e any of the stock off<;red, let us have your order quickly. F. R. PIERSOIM CO., Tarrytown-on-Hudson, New York ABELLE NEW PINK CARNATION FOR 1907 COLOR— A peculiar shade of lovely pink, with a faint yellowish cast; several shades lighter than the Lawson. Unlike most Pinks, the brightest sun does u>A injure the color. SIZE — 3 to 4 inches in diameter when established ODOR — Pleasing, but not strong, STEMS-r-Invariably strong, but always Rraceful, ranging from 12 to 30 inches during the season, HABIT, etc. — A very quick, a-tive grower, making specimen plants in a short time, even from laie cutiings. *'n account of its rapid growth, requires supportii>g verysoon after benching. Gets away rapidly, blooms early and gives long stems right from the start, PRODUCTIVENESS — Prodigious is the best word we know of to use here. It is the most incessant bloomer early and late, we have ever srown. Stock Limited. Delivery January 5th to IQthand later. Price $12.00 per 100, $IOO.OO per lOOO The H, WEBER & SONS CO-, Oakland, Md- CARNATIONS. Red Chief — Bright scarlet— early and very produc- tive. $12. oo per loo; $iao.oo per lOoo. Average 3 in. flower. A leader in every respect. Bonnie M&icl —Clear pink edged white. — $i2.co per 100; IO3.0O per 1000. Large well formed bloom. Very early and productive. F. DOR.N£R & Ua Fayette, SONS Ind. CO. DON'T Be Afraid To Invest In ROSE PINK ENCHANTRESS It is both free and "fincy"^a sure money-maker. Price $7.00 per 100; $60 per 1 000 Delivery January and later. Write for Descriptive Circular. S. S. SKIDELSKY 824 No. 24th Street, Philadelphia CARNATIONS THE BEST rooted cuttings of the following varie- ties, viz: — Pink Lawson, Red Lawson, Var. Lawson, White Lawson, Enchantress. Harry Fenn . Genevieve Lord, L, Nanmann. Plants ready January 15th. Plants clean; healthy and free from rust. Prices right. Address A. W. WILLIAMS = Highland, N. V. Carnations Rooted Cuttings READY FOR DECEMBER DELIVERY. Pink Lawson, Variegated Lawson, White Lawson, Mrs. T. W, Lawson, Hatiy Fenn, Manly, Boston Market, Fair Maid, Enchantress. HENRY A. STEVENS CO. East Street, Dedham, Mass DEBUTANTE The most profitable light pink Carnation. TBSted Faui* Years $IO>O0 per too. Delivery begins Jan. i. J. W. HOWARD - Somervl le. Mass. PEONIES $6.00 to $10.00 per 100 EDWARD SWAYNE WEST CHESTER PA. TO BUYERS Patronize our advertisers, they will treat you ri&^ht EAST BRIDCEWATER DAHLIA GARDENS not only lias one of the largest, but one of the finest collections of any firm In America. We have over a million Dahlia roots to sell this coming season. Send for prices. J. K. ALEXANDER, Prop., ta&t Bridgewater, Mass. ■^ Mill IB #1 ^"^ '^ 'he time to I I H ■■ I I n ^^ place your order for IJMIlLIMUa bulb&whichwilUnsure ^ ■ ■ ■ ■ ^ ■ ■ ■ ^ ■ you getting named v»- ricties in any quantity; delivery to be made this fall or early spring. DAViO HERBERT & SON, Successors to L. K. Peacock, Inc. A.TCO, 3V.J. Brockton Dahlia Farm Has the largest and finest collection of Dahlias in United States, with prices that will suit the trade. Send for price list. W. p. LOTHROP, Prop., East Bridgewater, Mass. JOHN E. HAINCS. The LeadiiKy Scarlet brilliant color, fine stem, the most produc- tive ever introduced, blooms eurly until thrown out in July, no extra grass. All shoots make flowers. Watch the papers and see what growers say about It. None but well-rooted, healthy cuttings leave the place. Rooted cuttings ready Dec. 15, 1906. I'rice. $0.00 per 100; $50 per 1000. JOHN E. HAINES, Bethlehem, Pa. CARNATIONS -Tooted Cuttings Per 100 Per 1000 LAWSON $1.50 $12.00 i<;NCH.\NTKESS 2.00 15.00 QUEEN 1.50 12.00 RED LAWSON 2.00 15.00 ROBERT CRAIG IJ.OO WARWICK GREENHOUSES James Burlte, Mgr. WARWICK NECK, R.l. January 5, 1097 HORTICULTURE AZALEAS For Forcing We can still furnish a fine lot of well budded plants at import prices for im- mediate delivery. We offer a full assortment of standard varieties. Per doz. — 100 Prdoz. — 100 12 to 14-inch crowns, $6.00 Si'l.OO 8 to II) inch crowns, $3.25 $25.00 14 to '6-inch crowns, 7 00 55.00 10 to 12 incli crowns, 4.50 35.00 16 to 18 inch crowns, 12.00 90.00 A tine lot of plants of exceptionally good value in the following varieties, 18 inclies in diameter at $18 oo per doz. Deutsche Perle Simon Hardner Mobe Empress of India Hme. Vander Cruyssen Apollo Bernard Andre Alba De Schryverlana Emperor of Brazil A nice lot of specimen plants, 18 to 2ENOPSIS SCHILLERIANA We are ready to give quotations upon plants with I to 3 leaves, per loo plants, or upon sound plants without leaves, per loo plants, for immediate delivery f, o. b, Hamburg. A. HELD, 11.19 William St.. NEW YORK ORCHIDS Importations, 1907 Save money and get our quoiations on Cattleya labiata. Trianfe, Percivaliana, Mossife, Men- delli, Scliroederse. JULIUS ROEHRS CO. Largest Orchid growers and importers in U. 3. RUTHERFORD, N. J. SPECIAL OFFER We have still a few thousand Azaleas to offer in leading varieues, early and late sorts, from $25.00 per 100 up to $2.50 each. Also a fine lot of PalmA in all sizes, such as Kentlas. Arecas. Latanias. Phoenix and Cocos. Pandanus Veitchll and utilis, Cro- tons, Dracaenas, Nepenthes, Aralias, Araucarias, Aspidistras, Ferns suitable for d'shes, in lead ng varieties. Clbotium Schledei from $i.ooto$3 00 each. Wholesale Price List on application. A. LEUTHY & CO., importers and Exporters, Growers and Dealers, Perkins St. Nurseries, Rosliadale, BOSTON, MASS. ARAUCARIA COMPACTA ROBUSTA, nave only fine plants; 6 to 7 in. pots, 20 to 30 in. high, 4 to 5 years old, 3, 4, 5 tiers, $1.50, $1.75, $2 00 each. A. EXCELSA QLAUCA, 6 in., $1.00, $f.2s; 7 in. specimens, finest in the world, $2. $2.50, $3 each, KENTIA FORSTERIANA, 6 in , 25 to 40 in. high, 75c, $1, $1.25 each; 7 in., made up, $1.75, $2 each. SCOTTII FERNS, 8 in., as big asa washtub, $1.25. $[.50, worth $3; 5Hin.,40C.: 6 in., 50C. BOSTON FERNS, 6 in., 50c. Cash with order. Goods travel at purchaser's risk. GODFREY ASCHMANN, Wholesale Grower and Impoiter of Pot Plants 1012 Ontario St.. PHILADELPHIA, PA. Asparagus Robustus The best of all Asparaguses for a pot plant, strong three inch stock at $6.00 per 100, $50.00 per 1000 ALBERT M. HERR, Lancaster, Pa. ORCHIDS BUY WHITMANI Largest Importers, Exporte^rs, Chrowert and Hybridists in the World Sander, St. Albans, England and 235 Broadway, Room I NEW YORK CITY ORCHIDS Arrived in exceptionally fine condition the following ORCHIDS; LAELIAPURPURATA. CATTLEYA HARRISONIAE,C. INTERMEDIA, C.TRIANAE, C. LEOPOLUII and many more. Write for Prices LAGER & HURRELL, SUMMIT, N. J. THE RECORD BREAKER FERN-IT HAS NO COMPETITOR Plants in 2^ inch pots, $25 per 100; $200 per 1000 Fine Specimens in 5-inch pots, $1 each; 6-inch, $1 50 each; 8-inch, $5 H. H. BARROWS & SON, Whitman.Mass. MARCH, APRIL, and MAY VANOA CSRULEA and DENDROBIUM WARIIANUM LOWII We quote nnces per loo plants CyPRIPEDIUM CALLOSUM . We shall have one shipment of 5,000 Plants. For delivery June or July. NVe shall have the rare VANDASANDERIANA and can quote prices per single plant or in quantity. A, HELD- 11-19 William St.. NEW YORK HORTICULTURE, January 5, 1907 JOHNSON'S HIGH GRADE LILY OF THE VALLEY PIPS ARE THE FINEST OFFERED TO THE TRADE. Per Per Per case loo loco 25oopips Selected Hamburg, for forcing, 1.25 U.OO 25.00 20acpips Selected Berlin, unsurpnssed in quality, 1.50 14.00 27.00 New Crop Flower Seeds Ready— Write for our Florists' Wholesale Catalogue. JOHNSON SEED COMPANY, ^l7.L%l!^l^rPA. Herbert W. Johnson, of the late firm of Johnson & Stokes. President. HAPPY NEW YEAR! ARTHUR GOWEE GLADIOLUS SPECIALIST Meadowvale Farm :BE>ivXviix, Pi. "v. HAS UNDER CULTIVATION OVER. lOO ACR.es COMPRISING The Best Mixtures, Collections and Named Varieties in Existence. Write for 1906 Catalog Anything of Value to the profession CAN BE SOLD through advertising in Horticulture THOS. J. GREY & CO. Fresh Flower, Farm and Garden Seeds, New Mushroom Spawn. Kxtra quality — French. Japan and Dutch Bulbs. A full line of Agri- cultural Machinery and Repairs 32 South Market St., Boston BEND FOR CATALOQDE Have You Read the Advertisements this Week? QUALITY lEI BEND yOB OATALOrfUE. ARTHUR T. BODDINQTON 34* Wmt 14th St., New Tork. MAKERS Of PURE CULTURE TISSUE COLUrtBIA, AlASKA, blllieNIA USHROOM iil.y«j=SPAWN = Frtsh Spawn Alwoys «»i» hc>nd. WRITE FOR PRICES COCHRAN MUSHROOM & SPAWN CO. 91 I CHEMICAL BLDG. ST. LOUIS. MO LILY OF THE VALLEY PIPS Just arrived and are, as usual, the finest imported into this market no matter under what name. Send for prices, SPIRAEA per lOO Japonica — Extra Strong Clumps $3 60 Astliboides Ploribunda 4.00 Compacta i^ultiflora 4.00 Gladstone 6-50 LILIUM LONClFLORUIVI per 1000 per 100 6ta8inches $27.00 S3.00 7 to 9 inches 45.00 P.OO riultiflorum, 6 to f> inches 2<'.00 3 00 7 too " 50.00 5.50 J. M.THORBURN & CO. 33 Barclay St., thriugh tt 38 Park Place NEW YORK LILY OF THE VALLEY 66 NONPAREIL" The finest in the country. Just what you have been looking for $18.00 per 1000 BRIDGEMAN'S SEED WAREHOUSE RICKARDS BROS. Props. 37Eastigth St., NEW YORK CITY Burpee's Seeds PHILADELPHIA Blue List of Wholesale Prices mailed only to those who plant for profit. For Prompt Shipment — Just Imported. SPIRAEA AND LILY OF THE VALLEY I II II I nil Auratum, Album, LalLalV/lfl Roseum, Rubrum. Joseph Breck & Sons Corp. 47-54 NO. MARKET ST., BOSTON, MASS RAWSON'S HIGH GRADE SEEDS for the most critical GARDENER, FARMER or FLORIST Catalogues mailed free W. W. RAWSON & CO. 6 Union St., BOSTON. MASS. MUSHROOM SPAWN We have just received a consign- ment of English Milltrack Spawn in excellent condition. Per 100 Lbs., $7.50. PURE GuLtURE SPAWN Made in America. rper 100 Bricks, $14.00. R.&J.Farquhar&Co 6 and 7 South Market St., BOSTON. Look through the Buyers' Directory and Ready Reference Guide. You will find some good offers there also. Emtabllahad 1B4B Wm. Elliott & Sons 20I Fulton St , NEW YORK Seeds, Bulbs, Fertilizers and Horticultural Sundries TelephonB 3427 Court I and GIVE SATISFACTION Vick's Bulbs Hyacinths, Tulips, Crocus, Daffodils, Lilies. A large and varied assortment. Send for our Catalogue. James VIck's Sons, Rochester, N. Y. C AULIFLOWER s A B B A G E HJALMAR HARTMANN & CO., 12 Stormgade, COPENHAGEN, DENMARK. Comet Tomato Tliose who forcn tomatoes should give "Comet" a trial. This variety has been the talk of gardeners around Boston the past season. Those who have seen it growing de- clare there's nothing to compare witit it. Seed, $5.00 per oz. Trade packet $1.00. WILLIAM SIM, Cliftondale, Mass. '1,LI PLANTS BAMBOO STAKES January 5, 1097 HORTICULTURE The Cycles of the Amaryllis A. psittacina (the parrot flower) is one of the most interesting of flowers. The flowers in their three parts •open state really look like a parrot. They are of the brightest scarlet and deepest green. It is unique and beautiful; why do wc not see it oftener? Brazil, 1677. A. pulverulenta; flowers four in number, orange red, with rather stiff petals, sharp pointed; scape 2 ft. long, dark purple at the bottom ; leaves deep green, densely covered with purple bloom, base of each leaf mottled with purple. Brazil, 1819. A. retieulatum ; one of the oldest and one of the most beautiful flowers, delicate soft pink and white, 3 to 4 inches in diameter, marked with darker color, so as to appear covered with delicate net work; scape 18 to 24 inches high, carrying five or more flowers; leaves, dark green with a pure ivory white midrib. Brazil, 1667. Seems as if this and A. Leopoldi would give some magnificent hybrids. A. solandriflora, most elegant and beautiful in shape ; flowers drooping, very large; tube very long, slender, pale green; limbs somewhat spreading; segments ob- long, sharply pointed; colors, sulphury cream, tinged with trailing arbutus pink; the backs of the flowers have their own green tinge; three to five flowers on scapes 2 ft. long; leaves rather narrow, strap shaped, keeled at base and blunt at apex, 1.5 inches long. Guiana, 18.'5!>. Beautiful varieties of this are rubro striata, flowers marked red and white, and purpurescens with distinct rosy purple and white flowers. A. vittata is a species for which we should be thank- ful because of the many beautiful varieties that have been raised from it. Flowers of the true species, which we rarely see now, are clear white with two distinct red stripes on each segment, the segments being nearly equal in size. On strong plants the strong 2-ft. scapes carry as many as six flowers ; the leaves are rather erect, nicely curved, strong and leathery of a rich deep green. Cape of Good Hope, 1788. There are several other species that are not as dis- tinct as the above or they differ but slightly. If a com- plete collection is desired they are necessary, otherwise they may be omitted. Besides these there are some old hybrids some of which are 100 or more years old, which we cannot let pass witliout notice. A. Johnsoni. The most widely distributed of all amaryllises. One of the first hj'brids between A. Reginae and vittata. Flowers crimson and white; very free flowering. A. Ackermanni. Hybrid of aulica and Johnsoni. Flowers, deepest crimson, of large size and easily man- aged. The parent of many fine kinds. British Horticulture THK WINTER Fr.OWBRTNG CARNATION SHOW The newly established Winter Flowering Carnation Society made an excellent start with their first show, which was recently held at the Eoyal Botanic Gardens in London. The leading trade growers were well rep- resented, the only weak section being that of the ama- teurs, but it is hoped to remedy this defect another year. Two novelties were certificated. One was Britannia, a bright red tint, raised by A. Smith, and recently illustrated in Horticulture. This is a vig- orous grower, likely to be very popular for market work. The other novelty was Mrs. H. Burnett, of a delicate salmon pink tint, raised by H. Burnett. The prize for best white was taken by A. F. Button with some splen- did specimens of Improved White Lawson. The best crimson was President, shown by Messrs. Bell & Shel- don, whilst Haywood Mathias took the premier honor with Enchantress in the class for a blush or light pink variety. A very handsome group was staged by Hugh Low & Co., amongst the prominent varieties being Mikado, Oriflamme, Rose Enchantress, Marmion, Mau- vina, the latter being of a bright magenta tint. The leading American varieties were well represented on most of the stands. MARKET CHRYSANTHEMUMS The National Chrysanthemum Society held their an- nual show of market varieties in London on December 12th, when an interesting collection came under the notice of the judges. Novelties were not very numerous for the English market grower pins his faith to the leading standard novelties which are in favor with the public. In the novelty class, the first prize fell to W. Wells & Co. for some excellent specimens of* Snowflake, a white sport of Mdme. H. Douilett. Phillip Ladds & Co. obtained the silver bowl offered to the winner of the greatest number of prizes. In the color classes the prizes were secured by the following: Yellow, Nagoya; bronze, Mdlle. G. Rivoli; crimson, Exmouth Crimson; pink, j\Idlle. Laurence Zede. Great interest was taken in the competition for the best packed box of chrysan- themums for market. The competitors showed con- siderable skill. The chief prize winner had boxes of Winter Cheer and Mdme. Theresa Panckoucke. The whole exhibition was an object lesson of the high cul- tural skill which has been reached by the leading mar- ket growers. The past season, by the way, has been a record one for "mums." The flowers have been more plentiful than profital>le. yy^rf. QMtXu, ~~wS>^ /^vrrAuj (To he conthiHcd.) New Year Wisdom Do you wish to extend your business ? Undoubtedly. Then, presuming that ,you have desirable goods to offer, the best way to increase business is to reach out for new customers. Horticulture is the best medium in ex- istence for this purpose, because by its different plan of action and tactics it not only interests old patrons in a new way but has developed a new clientage indifferent to hitherto existing mediums. Your advertising in Horticulture will catch new eyes and will give you a wider field than ever before. Begin the New Year with wisdom. HORTICULTURE January 5, igOT horticulture: VOL. V JANUARY 5, 190r NO. 1 PUBLISHED WEEKLY BY HORTICULTURE PUBLISHING CO. 11 Hamilton Place, Boston, Mass. Telephone, Oxford 292 WM. J. STEWART, Editor and Manager SUBSCRIPTION PRICE One Year, in advance, $1.00: To Foreign Countries, 2.00: Sioele Copies, 05. ADVERTISING RATES Per Inch, 30 inches to page $1.00. Discounts on Contracts for consecutive insertions, as follows: One month (4 times) 5 per cent., three mouths (13 times) loper cent. . six months (26 times) 20 per cent. . ore year (52 timesj 30 per cent. Page and half page spaces, special rates on application. COPYRIGHT, J907, BY MOKTICULTURE l-UB. CO. Entered as second-class matter December 8, 1904, at the Post Office at Boston, Mass. under the Act of Congress ot March 3, 1879. CONTENTS Page FRONTISPIECE — Christmas Azaleas CYCLES OF THE AMARYLLIS— John Thorpe 5 BRITISH HORTICULTURE— W. H. Adsett 5 ROSE HOUSE WISDOM— R. T. McGorum 7 WHOLESOME CHESTNUTS - 7 THE NEW S. A. F. DIRECTORS— Portraits— J. K. M. L. Farquhar, T'heo. Wirth, Samuel Murray 8 NEWS OF THE CLUBS AND SOCIETIES S. A. F. Ladies' Auxiliary 8 Florist Club of Philadelphia 8 Connecticut Horticultural Society 8 Nassau County Horticultural Society 9 Club and Society Notes 9 SEED TRADE 9 Catalogues Received 9 OBITUARY Wm. Charlton— John T. Doyle— Mrs. Wm. L. Morris — Elijah W. Wood, Portrait — Harry Graves — Mrs. Robert Scott — Harry Brown 10 THE WIDE HOUSE QUESTION— Illustrated 11 CUT FLOWER MARKET REPORTS Boston, Buffalo, Cincinnati, Columbus, Des Moines, Detroit, Louisville, New Y"ork, Philadelphia 15 Indianapolis 21 MISCELLANEOUS Entrance to Azalea House — Illustration 7 To Abolish "Graft" 9 News Notes 10 A Promising Chrysanthemum Sport 12 California Notes 12 Philadelphia Notes 12 . Montreal Christmas Happenings 13 Personal 21 Greenhouses Building and Projected 21 A Fitting Tribute 21 SUPPLEMENT WITH THIS ISSUE Horticulture extends to its growing A Happy family of readers best wishes for a happy New Year ajuJ prosperous New Year and expresses tlie hope that the serenity and brightness that made January 1, 1D07, the most beautiful New Year's Day we have ever experienced be typical of the sunny prosperity to come during the year to every one who reads these lines. We further hope that Horti- culture may win a liberal measure of recognition as a contributing factor in whatever good the year holds in store for the craft. Who will go to Toronto? The The Toronto carnation meeting is scheduled carnation meeting lor January 23 and there is every reason to expect that, in all respects, the Toronto affair will equal in interest and profit the very best of its predecessors. Reduced railroad transportation has been accorded to those at- tending and liberal concessions have been made for ex- hibitors taking material across the border. Let every craftsman "this side of the line" who can possibly do> so get ready to pack up and join in this visit to -the land of snow and help to show by their niimbers and enthu- siasm that in horticulture, at least, there is no such thing as a "dividing line." We know that a big-hearted welcome awaits the visitors. Who can afford to stay away ? The landscape garden study Training class of the Gardeners' and young gardeners Florists' Club of Boston has for landscape work proven a very popular move, particularly with the younger gardeners, who have taken to the le'ssons with com- mendable avidity. The fundamentals of geometry are the topics now under consideration. A talk by Prof. Chas. S. Sargent is on the program for some evening in the near future. The class comprises sixty students and meets twice a week. That some of these young men will yet make their mark in landscape work is a reasonable proposition for some of them are already well advanced in plant knowledge, a fundamental train- ing in which is the best foundation for the successful landscape artist. We like to read of the enthnsi- A British asm spreading all through Great welcome to the Britain over the so-called "win- American carnation ter-flowering carnation." The wave of popularity accorded tliis, our own type of the "Divine Flower" over there^ is all the more gratifying because of the prejudice which its introduction developed — an opposition so strong that it was refu.sed admission to the schedules of the Carnation Society and the only alternative left for its indomitable friends was to organize a special society devoted to its interests. The welcome extended by our English friends to innovations from Yankee-land is not usually remarkable for eager ardor and the pro- moters of the new society have every reason to be proud of their signal success. It is stated that their first ex- hibition which took place recently was so well received that it is proposed to hold another in March, and so appreciative are the flower fanciers of the opportunity to have such attractive blooms in the dull winter days that the amateur growers actually begrudge sending their flowers to the exhibition. January 5, 1097 HORTICULTURE. ROSE HOUSE WISDOM. Christmas has again gone. Many lessons have been learned, and many more might have been. The rose '"Salter" was again in evidence, but in limited number, as business in that line has not for some years been very remunevative, neither was it any bet- ter this year, as some of them had their bewhiskered roses left on their hands and were compelled to unload at a loss. In my previous notes I said it was a bad thing for the wholesaler to have a quantity of aged stuff sud- denly dumped in for him to try to sell. It is a pernicious habit and usually disastrous but this doesn't prevent its being tried again another year. The man who does this is a disgi'ace to the specialty he represents, and I think it makes him a criminal in the eyes of his fellows. No wonder some of the public have an aversion to roses; they find roses do not keep, and the result is they buy some other flowers. This is a direct loss to the rosegrower. Some years ago the editor of a mag- azine advised his readers to spend their money in candy or any other thing except flowers at Christmas. Probably he had good reason for those remarks. Another thing the wholesaler has to contend with is the propensity of some dealers at holiday time to solicit stock direct from growers, offering to pay a higher rate or throwing out the bait that he (the grower) will save com- mission thereby. I always have turned such offers down with a flat refusal and advised the applicant to go to the wholesale dealer. It is rather amus- ing to hear some growers rail at the wholesaler when trade is good and then when there is a glut to see the change in mein. The golden rule is a good thing to keep in memory at all times. The world would be better for it, the greed of some would be les- sened and a better spirit would pre- vail. Another year has come to a close, and we look forward just as eagerly to the New Year as we have done to those in the past. Death has removed many from our profession but their places have been again filled, showing that the world moves along and that our leaving it cannot stop its progress. Many obstacles have been thrown in our way in the past, and the future perhaps holds just as hard or harder than those we have conquered, but llope, that great solace of mankind, leads ys on unmindful of the trials which we have passed through. Much progress has been made in our calling. Here in Boston we note the culmina- tion of many years persistent upward worlv from a small beginning, in the new headquarters of Welch Bros. These gentlemen have shown wisdom and courage, and have fairly won their exalted place in the flower trade, I was much' interested in what Mr. Asmus wrote in your issue of Decem- ber 8th, on the "sportsman spirit" at the exhibition. The writer is on a pretty good track. I may later touch on that subject, as I have done before. There are various phases of si-orts, sporting and sportsmen. I atti nded the Boston Club sports last summer, and enjoyed every minute of it. Some of us Scotchmen entered the races but it was mostly Englishmen who won. History again repeated itself, for the English always beat the Scotch at run- ning. And some disgruntled Scotch- men stayed at home that day for rea- sons unknown to themselves. "Un- sportsmanlike," just the same as we see at the flower shows amongst all races of people. I am sure HORTICULTURE joins me in wishing the readers A Happy New Year. R. T. McGORUM. WHOLESOME CHESTNUTS. "A guid new year tae ane an' a' and mony may ye see." Look back to the year that has passed, not with regret even though failures were many and successes few, but rather to acquire from recollections of those same fail- ures inspiration for renewed endeavor for mauA' future successes and few failures. Be not envious of what you may call the luck of your neighbor because if conditions within you and surround- ing you had been of as hospitable a nature as those within and surround- ing him luck would have given you an equal share of its companionship. Every man of our craft as well as of every other craft can if he examines himself critically find some void or in- capacity entirely responsible for what fate or ill fortune or luck or all three are blamed for. It matters not whether successful or unsuccessful, be up and doing, bright and early in the new year and "work while it is yet day, for night cometh when no man can work." Inactivity hastens the ap- proach of night and when it comes to those who labored not by the light of the day, they are usually groping around in the darkness of their night in a vain endeavor to capture lost op- portunities. If you are an employee keep in mind every day of the year that it depends greatly upon yourself whether or not your situation is pleasant. If some little thing occurs to ruffle your tem- per think of something that will smooth it instead of resolving rashly to make a change remembering that "a rolling stone gathers no moss" and that it may be better "to put up with the evils we have than flee to others we know not of." Although this age is one of intense realism, still long and faithful service and duty well done seldom go unrewarded. There are many gardeners and florists who many a time, when it was too late, have regretted that they had not sown some seed of this or struck some cuttings of that. Now it is always well to think of these things early in the year, and, after thinking, to act. It is much better to be a lit- tle ahead of time than hopelessly be- hind. Then, granting that, consider not only what you managed to pull through with last year but try to think up something that will be likely to be still more profitable or pleasure giving. However small a place a man may have he should make it a point to appropriate a favorable location for starting seeds early in the year. There is no better time in the whole year for the propagation of a great number of indispensable plants than now when, without sacrifice or in- convenience, the necessary conditions exist. Don't rush hard-wooded plants at once into heat; better bring them along gradually and without undue excitement. If you have pansies crowding each other it will pay to thin them out and put those lifted into flats in good soil. Give everything in frames out-doors as much light as possible and admit air when the weather is at all favor- able. Don't leave geraniums any longer in the cutting bench and if those in small pots are well rooted shift them. Pinch all the lanky ones; you may get some cuttings when pinching them, if you are in need of more stock; put them somewhere to root; they will make nice little plants by spring. Entrance to Azalea House See Frontispiece. HORTICULTURE. Janiiarj' 5, 1907 THE NEW S, A, F, DIRECTORS J. K, M. L. Farquhak President Wm. J. Stewai't of the Society of American Florists and Ornamental Horticulturists has ap- pointed as directors for the regular three-year term, to succeed Messrs. Theo. Wirth and H. H. Ritter. Messrs. J. K. M. L. Farquhar of Boston, Mass , and Samuel Murray of Kansas City, Mo. John K. M. L. Farquhar was born at Fyvie, Scotland, on July 23, 185S. His first entry into horticulture was as clerk and records keeper of the Royal Horticultural Society's experi- mental gardens at Chiswick, under the late A. F. Barron. Thence he went to the seed establishment of Benj. Reid in Aberdeen. Scotland. Coming to the United States he spent two years as- sociated with his brother John at Forest Hills Cemetery, Boston, after which he was employed by the late John C. Whitin to lay out a new cemetery of 100 acres given by that gentleman to tlie town of Whitinsville, Mass. At the completion of this work in 1884 he started in the seed busi- ness as partner in the firm of R. & J. Farquhar & Co., which quickly de- veloped a very prosperous business and in connection with their extensive ornamental nurseries has attained a position of eminence among the hor- ticultural houses of America. Mr. Farquhar has held for many years an influential place in the councils of the Massachusetts Horticultural Society and at present is general superinten- dent of the exhibitions of that society. He has always been an advocate of the natural style of gardening for America as opposed to the Italian or architectural, and it was through his . iriitiatory efforts that the landscape gardening classes of the Gardeners' and Florists' Club of Boston were formed. H« has travelled extensively and his observations in Japan, West Indies and elsewhere as presented In illustrated Ifctures have contributed much to the popular knowledge of the flora of those lands. He was, we belive, the first to suggest the deep planting of Japanese lilies. Mr. Farquhar is a man of tire- less industry and a tower of strength for the S. A. F., in New England espec- ially. Samuel Murray was born in Brook- lyn, N. Y.. January 18, 1860. When two years old he was taken to Scot- land where he spent his youth, re- turning to New York when twenty years of age and entering the employ of Peter Henderson and also held a position as private gardener, after which he went to Kansas City, Mo., where in 18S9 he was one of he in- corporators of the Probst Bros. Floral having a man so thoroughly useful and energetic, willing to give his time and effort in her service. TiiEoi£K Wirth. Co., a concern which he managed un- til the ruin of their establishment by the great hail storm of 1S98, since which time Mr. Murray has been very prosperous in business for himself with a store and conservatory in the busi- ness centre of the city and green- houses farther out. As a grower Mr. Murray has won an enviable distinc- tion. No finer specimens of Lorraine begonias have ever been shown than those exhibited by him and he is equally expert in the culture of other florists' specialties. Personally, he is one of the best liked men in the trade. Theodore Wirth having been reap- pointed on the board by ex-president W. F. Kasting, to complete the un- expired term of P. J. Hauswirth who was elected to the secretaryship con- tinues in office for two years more. Mr. Wirth is the recipient of a rare distinction in being thus appointed to serve for a second term on the board of directors of the S. A. F. Those who know Mr. Wirth, however, realize that the honor is mutual and that the national society is indeed fortunate in S. A. F. LADIES' AUXILIARY. We are requested to announce that the ladies' S. A. F. pins have been re- ceived and will be forwarded to all members as soon as the secretary, Mrs. Chas. H. Maynard, returns from North Carolina, where she has been called on account of sickness. FLORISTS' CLUB OF PHILADEL- PHIA. The Florists' Club of Philadelphia held its monthly meeting on New Year's day, afternoon and evening. Creature comforts, speeches, essays, committee reports and other interest- ing affairs filled up the time. There was a big attendance and a lively and fruitful meeting in all departments, the results of which will appear later. S. S. Skidelsky's discussion of "Our Credit System: Its Uses and Abuses," showed a mastery of the subject attain- able only by long experience and study. It met with the general ap- proval of the audience. CONNECTICUT HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY. The annual meeting of this society was held in County Building, Hartford, on Friday, Dec. 28, at 8 p. m.. Presi- dent Sternberg in the chair. The treasurer and secretary submitted their annual reports which showed the affairs of the society to be in a flour- ishing condition. Officers were elected for 1907 as follows: President, A. C. Sternberg; vice president. J. F. Huss; treasurer, W. W. Hunt; secretary, Alex. Cumming; sta- tistician, G. A. Parker; pomologist, C. H. Sierman. The next meeting will be held Jan. 11, when an exhibit of carnations will be made. Visitor, J. T. Withers, Jer- sey City. N. J. ALEX. CUMMING. .SAMUEI, MlltRAV. January 5, 1097 HORTICULTURE NASSAU COUNTY HORTICUL- TURAL SOCIETY. The regular monthly meeting of this society was held on the afternoon of December 12, closing the second year of this society's existence. The roll of active members now musters 76. Starting with a chartered membership of fourteen, this society has steadily progressed both in the keen interest manifested by its members and in its financial strength. As an organiza- tion it has brought together the gar- dening fraternity of quite an extended area, having always the elevation of the profession as its chief aim. In the point competition H. F. Meyer scored 83 1-3 with poinsettias, toma- toes and cucumbers; S. J. Trepess, 80 points with tomatoes and cauliflower. The prize for 25 carnations arranged for effect was awarded H. F. Meyer. For the best flowering plant A. Mac- kenzie was first, with a beautifully grown specimen of Begonia Gloire de Lorraine, in a 4 in. pot; S. J. Trepess, second, with a well-grown cyclamen. The annual dinner of the society was voted to be held on Wednesday, Jan. 23. The treasurer's report showed a substantial balance in the treasury after meeting all expenses. The following officers were elected for the ensuing year: President, Alexander Mackenzie; vice-president, H. F. Meyer; secretary, John F. John- ston; treasurer, E. J. Brown; corre- sponding secretary, J. W. Everett. On behalf of the members of the so- ciety and in a brief and appropriate speech J. W. Everett presented the re- tiring president, Thos. Harrison, with a handsome gold scarf pin as an ex- pression of the society's appreciation for the valuable services rendered by him during his two years of office. Pres. Harrison suitably replied, thank- ing the members for their support. SEED TRADE. CLUB AND SOCIETY NOTES. J. K. M. L. Farquhar will deliver an illustrated lecture on Gardening in Italy at Horticultural Hall, Boston, on February 23. The Morris County Gardeners' and Florists' Society will hold their eleventh annual smoker at Madison, N. J., on January 9th, at S o'clock P. M. The Tri-City Florists' Club met at the greenhouse of Harry Bills, Daven- port, la., on December 13, and dis- cussed the advisability of organizing a horticultural society, which should be open to laymen or non-profession- als, and the idea was regarded favor- ably. The program committee re- ported the topics to be taken up during 1907. PUBLICATIONS RECEIVED. Bulletin of the New York Botanical Garden, Vol. 5, No. 16, has been issued. It is a descriptive guide to the grounds, buildings and collections, including a map and a number of excellent half- tones of the conservatories, planta- tions, and museum buildings. In ordering goods please add "I saw It In HORTICULTURE." One effect of the lithographers' strike is a great reduction in the annual crop of calendars. It is said that the great insurance companies will not issue any this year, or if so, they will be modest "stock" affairs, and not the elaborate special designs heretofore sent out by the leading companies. A number of seedsmen are in the same canoe as the insurance companies, and among these may be mentioned the Jerome B. Rice Seed Co. This firm has for several years issued a large and handsome calendar, which has always been in great demand, but they are left at the post this year. However they an- nounce that they will send out a calendar, but it will not be the hand- some special design they had con- templated. Are the California seed growers con- ducting a gum shoe canvass of the seed trade this year? At any rate it is certain that the brass-band accom- paniment so identified with the visits of some of them in the past, is con- spicuously lacking this time. Mr. Rentzahn has made a hurried and quiet visit to a few of his principal cus- tomers and returned home, but his name has not been mentioned in con- nection with the rumored combine. Whether there is any foundation for this rumor cannot be stated with cer- tainty now, but like Banquo's ghost, it will not down, and the further re- port that all. or nearly all of the raw material had been cornered by the combine, makes it a topic of interest- ing discussion to the trade generally. The results of the early canvass among market gardeners confirms the prediction made in these columns some months ago, that the demand for beans would be light. Following a succes- sion of short crops, the bean crop this year has been a bumper one. and market gardeners as well as seedsmen and growers are "loaded." Probably there are enough beans to meet the requirements of the trade next year, if not a bushel of new stock is grown, with the exception of the Limas and a few specialties which are never pro- duced but in limited quantities. In view of these facts it is scarcely nec- essary to say that beans are having a sinking spell, and the bottom has not yet been reached. However, con- ditions are not so bad as they were a few years ago and if handled wisely and conservatively by the growers, need not reach the state of demorali- zation which marked the situation at that time. While new beans, and particularly colored ones, may look better than those carried one year, yet if carefully kept from the attacks of the weevil, and from the light, they will not de- teriorate sufficiently to be noticeable in germination, and though faded, will not be a had sample. Now if growers will resist the demand tor new beans, and plant only enough to cover actual contracts, the situation can be prettv well cleaned up by another year. As this is quite as important to the seed merchant as to the growers, the hearty co-operation of the former should be assured. While admitting the .lustice of these suggestions many will want to be the exception. "Give us new stock, and let the other fellow have the old". If the grower says he can't do this, then he is informed that his competitors are willing to accept the conditions, and here is where the conservative grower is likely to fall— he does not want to lose business, and is quite apt to surrender; yet it he would but stand firm for one year, he would win over his weak-kneed competitors. "Here's stiffness to his backbone." Christmas Day brought to the view of the E. J. Bowen Seed Company of San Francisco, an unhappy state of affairs. Their confidential man and head bookkeeper of long standing, Frederick Cleaves, was away from the San FVancisco office on leave, osten- sibly to pass Christmas with friends in another part of the state. The spirit moved the management to peer into the accounts kept by the confidential man, the findings being forgeries to the detriment of the company amount- ing to between |6000 and $7000. CATALOGUES RECEIVED. California Nursery Co., Niles, Cal. Catalogue of fruit and ornamental trees, palms, roses, etc. Iowa Seed Co., Des Moines, la. 37th annual catalogue of flowers and vegetables seeds. Two colored plates. W. E. Marshall Co., New York City. Spring catalogue of bulbs, plants and garden requisites for 1907. Includes a good list of novelties. W. W. Rawson & Co., Boston. Wholesale price list of florists' seeds, bulbs and plants; also special price list for market gardeners. Farquhar's Garden Annual; R. & J. Farquhar & Co., Boston. Full of illus- trations of the finest developments in fancy flower and vegetable seeds. Colored plates of Incarvillea Delavayi and foxgloves adorn the cover pages. TO ABOLISH "GRAFT." Ou Aug-ust 4 last, the British Par- liament enacted a stringent law for the punishment of corrupt transac- tions with agents. The new law, en- titled Prevention of Corruption Act, which went into operation on Janu- ary 1, 1907, is expected to eliminate or materially reduce this form of "graft" in trade. Briefly, the act pro- vides that any person who corruptly offers to an agent, or any agent who corruptly accepts, a secret commission shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and liable on conviction to imprisonment for a term not exceeding two years, or to a fine not exceeding £500 ($2,- 433.25), or to both fine and imprison- ment. We learn from the Horticul- tural Trade Journal that a represen- tative meeting of Scottish nursery and seedsmen was held in the Royal British Hotel, Edinburgh, on Dec. 12, with between forty and fifty present, representing thirty-seven Scotch firms. A full and friendly discussion took place and the meeting unanimously decided to adopt a resolution on the same lines as that adopted at a re- cent trade meeting in London, to car- ry out the new law in its entirety as applicable to gardeners' gratuities, commissions, etc. An agreement was signed on behalf of nearly all the firms represented, binding themselves to carry out the resolution. 10 HORTICULTURE. January 5, 1907 $2.50 per Case. The only place where you can ALWAYS GET IT. Long Needle Pines, $1 00 per doz. Palm Crowns $2.50 per doz. Extra nice long stemmed Palm Leaves, $2.50 per 100. Magnolia, Sheet Moss, $2.00 per sack. Qrey Moss, $2.00 per sack. Galax, $1.00 per lOOO. SPEED A SPECIALTY. WRITE FOR CATALOGUE. CALDWELL THE WOODSMAN DECORATING CO., = Evergreen, Alabama. WILD SMILAX, $2.50 per case, 16 cubic feet. Obituary. Wm. Charlton. Wm. Charlton a widely known florist of Madison, N. J., died on December 27th. He was a native of Yorkshire, England. He came to this country about eighteen years ago and after holding a couple of private places, settled in Madison where he conducted a wholesale and retail florist business until his death. He received thorough training in the old country where he held important posi- tions. He was a man of wide and varied knowledge, honest and upright in his business and private life. He leaves a widow and one daughter, to mourn a good husband and an indul- gent father. Up to the time of his death he was treasurer of the Morris County Gardeners' and Florists' society, which position he held from the time of its organization. Many loving floral tributes were given in- cluding a huge wreath of pinks, roses and lily of the valley by tke society. He was 73 years old. John T. Doyle. A sad Christmas eve event cast its gloom over Menlo Park, California. It was the death of a most estimable man, John T. Doyle, a noted horticul- turist whose demise at his home in Menlo Park was caused by pneumonia after a two week's illness. He was born in New York city In 1819 and came to California in the winter of 1852 and soon commenced his life long career as a fruit grower and served three terms as Viticultural Commis- sioner for the State at large. He was a trustee of Menlo Park and became president of the board. A widow and family of grown sons and daughters, and the numerous members of the trade in and roundabout Menlo Park, and in fact all the inhabitants there- about are in deep mourning. Mrs. Wm. L. Morris. We regret to announce the death of the wife of Wm. L. Morris of Des Moines, la., as the result of an oper- ation after a very short illness. Until a year ago Mr. Morris had been for many years one of the most prominent florists of the city. The Des Moines Florists' Club authorized Mr. Stevens of the Iowa Floral Company to send a floral offering. Mr. Morris has the sympathy of the entire floral craft of Des Moines. Elijah W. Wood. Elijah W. Wood, for many years widely known and influential among the fruit growing fraternity of New England, died at his home in West Newton, Mass., on the morning of De- cember 31, 1906, aged eighty years. The cause of death was a stomach trouble of long standing. Mr. Wood, since his retirement from business In 1873, has given most of his time to horticultural work in connection with the Massachusetts State Board of Agriculture, and the Massachusetts Horticultural Society, also serving for three years in the State legislature and holding many po- sitions of honor in his city. From 1887 till 1900 he was a member of the Board of Agriculture and was chairman of the Gypsy Moth Commission while it existed. Mr. Wood fought a valiant fight against the discontinuance of the campaign against the moth pest, and events af- terwards showed that he was indis- putably right. He was one of the best informed men in the State on apples and pears, and served for 24 years as chairman of the fruit committee of the The Late Elijah W. Wood. Massachusetts Horticultural Society. He was also a trustee of the Massachu- setts Agricultural College from 1887 until 1905, when he resigned because of failing health. Mr. Wood was a native of Upton, Mass. He is survived by one daughter and three sons. Mrs. Wood died last February, and since that time his health has failed fast. Harry Graves. Harry Graves, for many years in business with his father and brother in Montreal, died recently. He had been ailing some time but his death came unexpectedly. He was unmar- ried and was the salesman of the old firm. Mrs. Robert Scott. Catherine Buchanan Scott, widow of the late Robert Scott and mother of Alexander B. Scott, the well-known rose grower, died December 30th at Lincoln University, Pennsylvania, in her 85th year. Interment took place Wednesday in the family lot. Wood- lands, Philadelphia. Mrs. Scott was well known and greatly respected by the older generation of florists in Philadelphia. Harry Brown. Harry Brown, of the "Annex" house of Montreal, has gone to his long rest after suffering intensely for the last i?ix months. Everyone knew Brown, and the sympathy of the trade is ex- tended to his widow and family. NEWS NOTES. John Diigan has disposed of his nur- sery at Papillion, Neb., and will move to Denver, Colo., for the benefit of his wife's health. George M. Kellogg of Kansas City, Mo., writes that the Christmas trade there has been enormous, larger by far than ever before. The Philadelphia Record is author- ity for a report that the Felsbergh Rose Company will build 25 acres of greenhouses at Ambler, Pa. Mr. Robt. Flowerday, of Detroit, Mich., mourns the loss of his 15-year- old daughter, who died after a long illness on the eve of December 25. W. F. Kasting of Buffalo is sending out as a Christmas greeting to those who are his customers and those who ought to be, a nice office thermometer. An overheated furnace in the green- house of Peter Heyler of Allegheny, Pa., started a blaze on Christmas day, but it was under control before serious damage was done. The Detroit Florist Club showed its brotherly sympathy to Rob. Flowerday by sending a beautiful floral piece and being almost unanimousl.v present at the funeral services over his daughter. Elihu Snyder of East Lenox, Pa., is reported to be looking for a suitable location for a nursery in Delaware County and to be making arrange- ments for better railroad connections with his East Lenox place. Evenden Bros, of Williamsport, Pa., lost about $6,000 through a fire on De- cember 24. The boiler house was de- stroyed, but fortunately the Christmas stock had been transferred to the up- per greenhouses. As soon as it was possible to begin, the work of instal- ling a new heating plant was under way. Reports from Cleveland, Ohio, are to the effect that the Christmas flower trade was satisfactory generally and exceeded last year by a big per cent. Prices at retail were higher than Usual at Christmas and wholesale rates were stiff because of a general scarcity of desirable material. Many orders for New Year's are already on the books. .Jaiumry 5, 1097 HOKTICULTURE il THIS WIDE HOUSE QUESTION How is a man to know things in this world — absolutely know before he in- vests several tliousands in an idea that may be still in its experimental stages? The grower must be sort of ridge. (See cut of section). This gives us a big volume of air aloft, which when once heated is a protec- tion against sudden changes and pre- serves a more uniform temperature gambler — willing to take a long chance and humidity." and put a theory into practice to up- hold his personal views. The writer recently visited L. B. Coddington's range at Murray Hill, N. X, where along with five three-quarter span cypress houses, each 350 feet by 18 1-2 feet, he has two 400-footers, iron frame, one 37 1-2 feet wide, and his last one 55 feet. Having tried the narrow, the wider and the widest and having tried erecting his own houses and having it done by the builder, Mr. Coddington stood in a position to make comparisons. He has many years ex- perience in the rose business and in addition to this range at Murray Hill, owns another at New Providence, N. J., of 62,000 sq. ft. glass area. What he and his wide-awake foreman had to say about this last house, which was erected by Hitchings & Company, will undoubtedly interest the reader. I said to him: In general terms, how do you like your big house? "I like it in every way; I find that such a construction gives us all pos- sible light, that the eave line with its metal plate and glazing bar bracket make an indestructible joint of great strength and give a freedom from ice; that because of the rigid framing and . the provisions for expansion and con- traction, the glass breakage is prac- tically nothing. I am thoroughly con- vinced that 400 feet is about the right length for economy in working and freedom from the complicated heating problems of the extremely long houses. The sides are 6 feet, with a 22 foot "As to ventilation, the fresh air is more evenly distributed, and when it had reached the plants, is thoroughly warmed up and acts as an insulation against chills. There are fifty-foot runs of sash operated by easy running gears which are a distinct economy in working a large house, as the sash can be opened and shut in about half the time it takes to run up and down three small houses covering same space." In reply to other queries Mr. Cod- dington stated that the house runs east and west at a perfect level, but with an inside rise of 2 1-2 feet from south to north — the first bench only 11) inches in height — each following bench 2 inches higher, making the back one 32 inches; taking this in connection with the 2 1-2 feet floor rise, each bench is about 5 inches higher than its southerly neighbor &o that in the shortest day one can stoop down to the edge of the bench on the farthest walk and always see the sun. "There are nine benches, each 3 ft. 11 in. wide, with ten 22 inch walks. Four plants to a bench are all that can be worked to advantage and I be- lieve thoroughly in the side walk; you make up in quality what you possibly lose in quantity — and quality is what we are striving for. The heating is by steam — the gravity system. The houses are connected 12 HORTICULTURE, January 5, 1907 IMPERIAL and PINK IMPERIAL CARNATIONS You Cannot Afford to be Without these Two Excellent Varieties Price $12.00 per 100 ; $100.00 per 1000, 250 at 1000 rates, a discount allowed when cash accompanies the order A. J. CUTTMAN, JOHN E, HAINES, The Wholesale Florist of New York ^C^UI ELJEHJI DA 43 WEST 28TH STREET Bt I riLtnCIVI, fA. >wwwwi«»wwtw»»vwi^^ ANNOUNCEMENT We have opened a WHOLESALE COMMISSION FLORISTS' DEPARTMENT in addition to our regular wholesale EVERGREENS and FLORISTS' SUPPLIES CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED HENRY M. ROBINSON & GO., See our Creens A dvort Isantent on page 70S. 8, II and 15 Province St. and 9 Chapman Place, L. D. Telephone, Main 2313. Boston, Mass. with center passages and the 8-inch mains and 5-inch returns are in trenches right through them. There are two 1 1-4 inch pipes under each bench, two flows under one bench, two returns under next lower, and four 1 1-4 inch pipes hanging on each side of the house." "I find the large house is cheaper to heat; we haven't figured it out on a percentage basis, but here is a com- parison: When there are two pipes on the 18 1-2 foot house, then there should be four on the 37 1-2 foot house and six on the 55 foot, but we need to only run three on the 37 1-2 foot and four on this. That big volume of air, as I said before, when once heated up is easy to keep up. "Now you must see the work room. It is as near flre-proof as possible. The siding is plaster board with a pebble-dash finish on the outside and the floor is made with iron beams and brick arches between, the whole cemented over. Another time we would make a solid concrete floor and no bricks. In the boiler cellar those concrete walls were built right in the trenches without any framing, and then the cellar dirt dug out. An ex- periment, but it worked and saved all that expense of framing a mould. "Yes, we are every way satisfied with the construction of that big Hitchings house, and put me down as a firm be- liever in wide iron-frame construction." A PROMISING CHRYSANTHEMUM SPORT. Phillip Kirchner who is in charge of the Chicago Conservatories of E. M. Barton, 4629 Greenwoood Ave., Chica- go, has a beautiful pure white sport of Pink Enguehardt chrysanthemum which originated on his place the pa.st season. It has been given the name of Mrs. Enos M. Barton and Mr. Kirchner thinks so well of this new variety that he will propagate all possible for next season. The stock, however, is limited. Several chrysan- themum growers who have seen the same predict that it will prove to be one of the best varieties produced in years. CALIFORNIA NOTES. Growers of flowers, and plants that bloom in the Yuletide season, have just had a Christmas inning that beats the record. The great holiday of the year was wet and windy, but the peo- ple refused to remain indoors, and there were enough of these shoppers who neglected purchases Christmas eve to keep the fiower stores thronged December 25. Thirty-six of the seven- ty-five florists San Francisco had be- fore the earthquake is all the city now has, and these that have re-established themselves are well pleased with the way business has come their way, and this Christmas business, a veteran plant and flower trader told the writer, "was the best we ever had." It has been three days since Santa Claus was here with his hoisted um- brella, but now the fine, warm weather is superb, and as warm sunshine after rain always causes the grass and other forms of vegetation to grow, and dor- mant seeds to sprout, it goes without saying that California growers, and horticulturists generally, are in a con- tented frame of mind. On the opening day of the New Year S. P. Hosp, a noted landscape garden- er, will go to Pomona, Cal., to super- vise the planting of eucalyptus trees in the parks of that city and map out decorative desig-ning for each of the several parks. Last fall Pomona pur- chased 4000 red and sugar gums, and these will be planted by landscape gar- dener Hosp. On Christmas eve, while the proprie- tor of the Dwight Way Nursery Com- pany and his wife were stufiing good things in the children's stockings, they were startled by the cry of "Fire!" It was their property that was burning — the engine room of the nursery, corner of Grant and Derby streets, in West Berkeley, across the bay, the loss being fully $500. The Berkeley fire department responded promptly and confined the fire to the engine room. Oil is burned under the boiler to heat the greenhouses, and fire caught on the building when no attendant was present. PHILADELPHIA NOTES. Paul Huebner is of opinion that the best cannas are not always the newest ones. His motto is: test all but hold fast to that which is good. And send out no nubbins and side eyes for roots. Robert Schuck, late of Kohler's, started in at McKissick's Monday morning. There were many greetings from old friends during the days fol- lowing and much good business. George D. Clark of Dreer's is an en- thusiast in natural sequence in catalog making. Instead of massing novelties in all departments he believes the most effective way is to bring the novelties and standards of each department one after the other. This helps in both the making out and filling of orders. Dreer's 224 page book is an ideal in every way this year. ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS NANUS Greenhouse Grown, 100 seeds 60c, $2 75 fur 500 seeds. 1000 seeds $5.00, $23.75 fdr 500(1 seeds. Please do not compare tfiis with the price of cheap, out door grown seed which is Inferior andsffeted at tempt- ing figures. VERBENA (Mammoth Fancy Strain 111 seuaiattt colors. Blue, Pink.5car= let. Striped, and White. 30c per Traflf Pkt., 07.. $1.50 Mammoth Fancy Mixed, of all colors, 30c per Trade Pkt., oz. $1.50, VINCA Carefully selected from choice P'^"'^ Trade Alba. White with rose ?•"• Oz. centre 20c 60c Alba Pura, Pure white . . 20 60 Rosea, Pink 20 60 Mixed. All colors .... IS IS Carnation Bands Used by alt progi-essive florists to utitiz>i bursted carnations. 1000 ISc, 2Scfr2000 4500 SOc. 75c for 7000 $1.00 for 10000 all postpaid. Henry F. Michell Co. 1018 Market St., PHILA., PA. January 5, 1097 HORTICULTURE 13 r SOUTHERN WILD SMILAX n We are booking orders now for future delivery for Fancy Hoiiy and Beaven's Fadeless Sheet Moss. Wfllm lor Samples. E.A. BEAVEN, Evergreen, AlaJ MONTREAL CHRISTMAS HAPPEN- INGS AND PERSONALS. Now that Christmas is over we have time to count our joys and sorrows and talk about what the other fellow has done. Trade was very good with beautiful weather until nearly noon Christmas day, when the "Beautiful" came down pretty lively. Cut flowers did not sell perhaps as well as usual, but the great sale of plants more than made up for it. Mr. Gray of Sinclair's, Wright Floral Co., Harris & Hopton, Miss Murray, McKenna, Rennie & Cooper, and Hall & Robinson report stores crowded with eager buyers all Christmas eve. The latter firm had some very fine cyclamens, some of which had over 150 flowers. McKenna's store was prettily decorated with long streamers of silk ribbons in various hues and holly wreaths. Christmas trees were in great demand and there were not half enough to go around. Mistletoe was very scarce, but holly was in quantity and well berried. A. Gilmore of Montreal West was burned out the Saturday before Chrlsi- mas. This is a new place and Mr. Gil- more has the sympathy of the trade. I have just heard that he intends re- tiring from business and has sold out to Harris & Hopton. Goulet's driver was recently sent out with some C. 0. D. goods but he never came back until one of the "finest" landed him, and he is now doing time with his Christmas dinner thrown in on a bargain. Bert Graves, whose brother's death is noted in the obituary columns, is much improved in health, but is giv- ing up his store, his impaired health rendering this necessary. One of Judge's boilers gave out Christmas week with the thermome- ter 20 below zero, but they fixed up stoves and saved their stock. Dupuy & Ferguson are having their store repainted and are getting ready for spring. Cooper is also putting in new fixtures. Bain will remove May first from his Catherine street store, his landlord re- requiring the store for himself. Wm. Cooper, Jr., is spending his va- cation with friends at Hawkesburg, Ont. George F. Struck, who has for a number of years successfully repre- sented the orchid specialists. Lager & Hurrell, on the road, has widened his scope and will hereafter also represent the F. R. Pierson Company with a gen- eral line of greenhouse plants, bulbs and fancy nursery stock. The Park Floral Go. J. A. VALENTINE Pres. DENVER, COLORADO BOSTON FLORIST LEHER CO. I Manufacturers of FLORISTS' LETTERS I This wooden box nicely stained and varalBhed, 18x30x12. made in two sec- tiona* one for each size letter, given away with first order of 500 letters Block Letters, \^ or i inch size per loo, $2. Script Letters, 3. Fastener with each letter or word. Used by leading florists everywhere and for sale by all wholesale florists and supply dealers N. r. NcCARXnY, Manager 66 Pearl Street, BOSTON, MASS. JOHN BREITMEYER'S Cor. Miami and Qratiot Aves, DETROIT, MICH. Artistic Designs . . . Higli Grade Cut Blooms We cover all Michigan points and seed section* of Ohio. Indiana and Canada P.J. HAUSWIRTH Temporarily Located ■at- 13 Congress Street CHICAGO AUDITORIUM ANNEX Tel. Harrison 585 SAMUEL MURRAY Florist Coates House Conservatory 10 ir BROADWAY, KANSAS CITY, MO Both 'Phones 2670 Mafn FRED C. WEBER FLORIST OLIVE STREET SI. LUUIS, lUO, EstabUshed 1873 Long Dlatance Phone Bell LindeU tTt WILLIAM L.ROCK Flower Co. KANSAS CITY, - MO. will carefully execute orders for Kansas City and any town in Missouri or Kansas. IHave You Read the Advertisements this Week? Florists Out of Town Taking orders for delivery In New York City or Vicinity can have them filled in best manner and specially delivered by Thomas Young, Jr. 41 W. 28th Street, New York ALEX. MeCONNELL 571 Fifth Ave.. New York City Telegraphic orders forwarded to any part of the United States, Canada, and an principal cities of Earope. Orders transferred or entrusted \>j the trade to our selection for dellTeir on steam- ships or elsewhere recelre special attention. Telephone Calls, 340 and 341 38th St. Cable Address, AlEXCORAELL YOUNG & NUGENT 42 West 28 St., NEW YORK "FLOWERS BY TELEGRAPH" WASHINGTON, D. C. GUDE BR05-C0 FLORISTS QUDE'5 Geo. H. Cooke FLORIST Connecticut Avenue and L Street WASHINGTON, D. C. William J. Smyth FLORIST Cor. Michigan Ave. and 3lst St., CHICAGO We ship to all points in Illinois and Iowa. Phones : Douglas 744, Douglas 523, Douglas 740 JB "5r le B S Flowers or Design Work DELIVERED IN ALBANY AND VICINITY ON TELEGRAPHIC ORDER. 1 1 NORTH PEARL ST., ALBANY, N. Y. Theodore lYIilJer FLORIST LongDIstance PhoflM: Bell, Forest 56; Klnloch.Delmar 201 4832 Delmar Boul. ST. LOUIS, MO. 14 H O K T i C U L T U ft E January 5, ISO? n0yyyytM*M0yyytiv»0yt0yyvt0ytit0t0kyytn0yt/ymt¥ytiytt POINSETTIAS Long Stem, Good Flowtrs $15. OO, $25.00 and $35.00 per 100 LEO NIESSEN GO. WHOLESALE FLORISTS 1217 Arch St., PHILA. Store open from 7 A. M. to 8 P. M. — CUT^= GARDENIAS $6.00 per Dozen S. S. PENNOCK-MEEHAN CO. THE ^L%%rs^%^bP PHILADELPHIA I608-I6I8 Ludlow St. store closesSp.m ■^mmmm^p,p,p,P!P!m,mp>^»i»>p>Pi»,m»i»t»sP>i AMERICAN BEAUTY and all other Roses CHRYSANTHEMUMS LILY OF THE VALLEY CARNATIONS WELCH BROS. 226 Devonshire St , BOSTON, MASS easterTlily BLOOMS W. E. McKISSICK Wholesale Florist 1221 Filbert St., PHILADELPHIA PITTSBURG FLORISTS' EXCHANGE 217-219-221-223 Diamond St. PITTSBURG, PA. Largest. Wholesale House Between New York and Chicago. CHRYSANTHEMUMS by the thousand. Beauties, Garnatlons, Violets Superb Illustrated Supply Catalogue just out. Send for one. 19-21 Randolph St. CHICAGO. A. I. BANDALL CO., DAILY CONSIGNMENTS From 40 to 60 Growers We can Care for your cutflower wantA to advantas^e. E. F. WINTERSON CO. 45-47-49 WABASH AVE,, - - CHICA60 ROBERT J. DYSART, Public Accountant and Jtuditor Simple methods of correct accounting especially adapted for florists' use. Books Balanced and Adjusted Merchants Bank Building 28 STATE ST., BOSTON Telephone, Main 58 . CHAS. W. MeKELUR 51 WABASH AVE., CHICAGO Western He;)dquarters for Choice Orchids Valley Violets and all Cut Flowers i EVERYTHING SEASONABLE IN f CUT FLOWERS* EDWARD REID. "'fp^Ji'sr" X 1526 Ranstead Stcet, PHILADELPHIA X Ston ClOMl S F. M. 9 PETER REINBERQ WHOLESALE CUT FLOWERS 51 Wabash Av., Chicago, 111. In wrltlas adrertlsen, memtloB Hortlcnltar* WHOLESALE FLOWER MARKETS TRADE PRICES— Per 100— TO DEALERS ONLY r CHICAGO j ST. LOUIS i FHILA. j BOSTOK I December 18 | 1 December 18 I January 3 ROSES Am. Beauty. Fan. & Sp Extra No. I " Lower grades Bride/Maid, Gulden Gate, F.&S.- " " " " Ordinary Liberty, Richmond, Fan. & Sp. 50.00 35.00 10.00 6.00 m.oo 4.00 la.oo Chatcnay, Fan. & Sp. " Ordinary... Killarney, Fan. & Sp.. " Ordinary .. Ordinary 4.00 to CARNATIONS Fancy Ordinary MISOELLANEOUS Cattteyas Lilies, Callas Violets Gardenias .... Lily of the Valley Mignonette Paper White, Roman Hy Adiantum Cuncatum... " Croweanum Smilax Asparagus Plumosus, strings.* .... " " & Sprengeri bunches 15.00 6.00 I5.00 6.00 6.00 4.00 50.00 15 00 1.50 4.00 3.00 3.00 1. 00 60.00 35.00 15-OC 8.00 15.00 6.00 15.00 6.00 18.00 8.00 18.00 8.00 8.00 5.00 18.00 2. 00 5.00 400 4.00 1.50 13.50 50.00 50.00 60.00 40.00 30.00 15.00 ta.oo 6.00 t8.oo 6.00 I 2. 00 6.00 t2.00 6.00 8.00 4.00 75.00 50.00 35-O0 25.00 15.00 10.00 ao.ocf 12.00 15.00 8.00 15.00 8.00 10.00 6.00 15.00 1. 00 3.00 3.00 •75 12.50 30.00 20.00 12.00 8.00 10.00 4.00 10.00 4.00 to. 00 4.00 8.00 4.00 3.00 to 3.00 to 50.00 25.00 15.00 12.00 I3.00 8.oe 12.00 8.00 12.00 8.00 12,00 5.0c 3.00 75.00 50.00 to. 00 1.50 •75 75.00 5.00 3.00 4.00 1. 00 4.00 2.00 I 00 .50 1.50 I 00 I";. 00 tJ.OO 50.00 50.00 ae.oo 7S-00 12.00 1. 00 5.00 3.00 3.50 z.oo 1.50 16.0c 50.00 50.00 POEHLMANN BROS. CO. Grow and Ship the Finest AMERICAN BEAUTIES in the World. 35-37 Randolph St., - CHICAGO, ILL The Florists' Supply House of America Can fill hurry oroers Telephone or Telegraph H.BAYERSDORFER&CO. 1 1 29 Arch St:, Philadelphia January 5, 1097 /lORTICULTURE, 15 VICTORY HAS MADE GOOD Place your orders early for rooted cuttings. Prices $6 per lOO, S50.00 per lOOO. DISCOUNT FOR CASH WITH ORDER CUTTMAN & WEBER The Wholesale Florist Grower ofNewYork Lynbrook, L.I.,N.V. 43 W. 28 St., CUT FLOWER MARKET REPORTS Market very quiet in BOSTON Boston this week. There is no great superfluity of anything, but demand is so light that prices are receding on all lines. Re- tailers are settling down on pre-holi- day figures and resist paying more. Still trade can be fairly stated as fully up to the average January standard. Remarkable flourishing BUFFALO condition in trade this season. While the weath- er has not been so conducive to shop- ping as last year at this time, florists say the volume of Christmas business in some respects doubled in the plant line. Ardisia, poinsettia. araucaria, Gloire de Lorraine, azalea and cycla- men sold well. It may be said that the severe cold day on Monday before Christmas caused much worry in the delivery of plants. Reports were that a considerable amount were frozen. Pine, holly, wreathing, laurel, box- wood sprays and Christmas trees were in good supply and everything cleaned up well. In the cut flower line busi- ness was also brisk. Flowers were somewhat scarce up to Saturday, when stock came in quite abundantly and shipping trade was excellent. Good select stock of Liberty, Richmond and Bridesmaid was scarce. Killarney helped out wonderfully. Beauties were in fair supply and violets were in great demand and sold well and at good prices. Carnations were not too plentiful, but a good supply was had and good stock brought satisfactory prices. Red varieties as usual were most in demand. Easter lilies, swaln- sona, peas, lily of the valley and other flowers sold well. A few thousand Mrs. Jerome Jones chrysanthemums were still on deck and helped out con- siderable. Stevia was well in supply, also other greens. The last week in the old year wound up satisfactory to all, and reports from the craft state all well satisfied with the holiday trade. At the time of mailing this report (Monday, Dec. 31) flowers of all kinds are to be had. Violets more abundant and prices much lower than reported, the atmosphere at temperature of 65 degrees, and an ideal spring day. The usual bluster CINCINNATI about doing "a third more business for the holidays than we did last year" is "not so's you can notice it." Stock of every description was scarce, and con- sequently high prices prevailed. Poin- settias are still growing in popularity, there being an unusual number grown this season, and it is safe to say that half as many again could have been sold. In roses Beauties were exceed- ingly scarce but good, while Brides- maids showed the effects of the cloudy weather and were off color. Vast quantities of violets were sold, but stUl there was not enough to satisfy all. Those who were fortunate enough to have the stock did a great business and got their own price for anything that was good. The weather was cold, it being 10 deg. above zero on Christ- mas morning, and many a dollar's worth of flowers were frozen. The ex- press companies were unable to handle the rush and much of the incoming freight was frozen and delayed from twelve to twenty-four hours. There was but little complaint about pickled stock, but several were the kicks about stock being cut a day or so too soon. Several of the craft who are wont to overstock for the holiday trade will likely find that to them the scarcity of flowers was a blessing in disguise. Plants were more popular than ever l)efore, but much valuable time was consumed in wrapping them to keep out the fi"ost. Christmas, as was ex- COLUMBUS peeted from advance indications, was just about an average business of previous years. All cut stock cost so high, that it was out of the question to get any extra trade over-the-counter. The regular flower buyers bought liberally as usual, but in the absence of any large amount of outside buying, only an average business could be expected. Prices were cut some towards the end, when it was seen that things were going hard. As regards plants they sold very "well, but not very much can be said in praise of their quality; on the whole plants were a poor lot. Green stuff sold well and in large quantity, but some of it was very poor quality, especially the holly, much of which was light in color and without berries. Prices for greens showed no change from previous yeare. On the whole the business was about an aver- age of past seasons. The weather was against trade, being warm and stormy. The Christmas busi- DES MOINES ness seemed to be satisfactory to all engaged in it. Poinsettas were notice- able in all the windows, and sold well. First quality Enchantress carnations were all cleaned up at about 25 per cent advance over the price of other varieties. In the plant line the azalea as usual was the leader, some poinset- tias in pans were in evidence, and a variety of other blooming plants, in- cluding a good supply of ferns and palms. Bouquet green was scarce, con- sequently wreathing sold at a high price; in fact the supply was not equal to the demand at that. There seemed to be plenty of holly, fairly well ber- ried. Violets, both single and double, had a good sale. I,oziers', the Alpha Floral Co., and the Iowa Floral Co. all report a record trade. This is the first Christmas for the Iowa Floral Co., so they cannot make a comparison, but they are well satisfied with the amount of patronage that came to them. Detroit florists are look- DETROIT ing back to the largest est Christmas business for many years. There was a notable increase in the sale of plants and plant baskets. The whole.-jale houses were cleared out early and few flor- ists had any flowers left Christmas neon. Violets and carnations were very short; poinsettias helped some- what to cover this shortage. Business conditions LOUISVILLE the previous week were very good, stock in almost every line being cleaned out. Carnations had a very good de- mand, and the supply became short. The quality was excellent. Roses had a satisfactory demand. They were of fair quality, and in good supply. Violets, lilies of the valley, and other stock were in good supply, and had a steady call. New Year's business NEW YORK was very tame and supplies of all kinds sufficed to supply it. There were not many long Beauties in the market, but a few more from each grower would have been surplus; as it was the price fluctuated and only at the wind-up of business on Tuesday morning did the price steady. Of small roses there were a-plenty to fill all wants and some Brides to spare. Prices were weak throughout all of Monday. Oar- nations just cleared with many con- cessions in price. The violet growers kept most of their flowers at home last week and sent them into a market Monday that could not digest them all. The few gardenias and cattleyas shipped in were sold. Following the PHILADELPHIA Christmas rush the balance of thp week was very draggy in the cut flower market here. There were plenty of flowers and of fine quality but no life to the trading. Among roses Killarney was probably the best seller. Beauty was far too plentiful. The flush is over on this vai-iety and it will be scarce from now on. Carna- tions were fairly abundant but like everything else they suffered from the prevailing sluggishness. If there was improvement anywhere it may have been in the violet market. Mignonette is now coming in and selling well, it is a late crop this yeax and not of ex- tra quality as yet. Orchids are more plentiful, with prices steady, as last reported. White lilac is now arriving in limited quantity. New Year's trade used to cut a large figure in this mar- ket but it has gradually lost its im- portance and now rises little above the. normal day's business. For other Market Beports see pn'je 21. 16 horticulture: January 5, 1907 JOHN YOUNG WHOLESALE FLORIST Finest American Beauties and Carnations 51 Wcst'38|St. -[NEWiYORK FORD BROTHERS 4« West 28tli Street, NEW YORK F A Full Line of All CUT FLOWERS Telephone, 3870 or 3871 Madison Saaare Alexander J. GuHman The WHOLESALE FLORIST Of NEW YORK Phone 1684-65 Madison Square 43 W. 28th Street HICKS &CRAWBUCK, Inc. Wholesale Commission Florists and Jobbers in Florist's Supplies 76 AND 78 COURT STREET BROOKLYN, N. Y. /••/•^^'•'•^^^'•^♦^^^^^^^i ;; JOHN I. RAYNOR 1 i Wholesale Commission Florist 'IVilSgiTaRaJtE^s" ) ' A full line of Choice Cut Flower stock for all purposes. Comprises every variety ( ) grown for New York market, at current prices ( > TEL. 1998 MADisois SQUARE ^9 W. 28 St., New York City Walter F. Sheridan Wholesale Cotntnission Dealer in CHOICE CUT FLOWERS 59 West 28th Street, New York Telephone: 3S32-3S33 Hadlson Square HEADQUARTERS FOR NOVELTIES ORCHIDS A SPECIALTY ALWAYS ON HAND THE HICHKBT W A | | CV *'•*'**• CRADE OP VMkkCl ON HAND GARDENIAS, DAISIES, ROSES AND CARNATIONS JAMES McMANUS,75\'«,d°8«.42 W. 28th St.. New York H. Wholesale Commission Florist CHOICE CUT FLOWERS 57 West 28th St. Special AtteatioQ to Shipping Ot'ders New York. Telephones: laoo, aioi, Madison Square Write for Current Prices WHOLESALE COMMISSION FLORIST Open 6 a. m. Daily Ready to Talk 106 W. 28 St., NEW YORK TELEPHONE 167 MADISON SQ. business with a Good Lily of the Vallev and Bulb Grower J. K. ALLEN NEW YORK QUOTATIONS PER 100-TO DEALERS ONLY Roses Am. Beauty , fan and sp. . •' '* extra No. I " Lower grades Bride, 'Maid, Golden Gate, fan &sp " " ordinar\- Liberty, Richmond, fancy & special *' " ordinary Chatenay fancy and special '* ordinary Killamey, fancy and special " ordinary Carnations, Fancy Last Half of Week ending Dec. 29 1906 40.00 to 20.00 to I 2. 00 to 2. 00 to 10.00 to 3.00 to 15.00 to 3.00 10 10.00 to 3.00 to 10.00 to 3.00 to 5.00 to 75.00 30.00 15.00 8.00 15.00 6.00 25.00 10,00 15.00 6.00 15.00 6.00 10.00 First Half of Week beginning Dec. 31 1906 40.00 to zo.oo to 12.00 to 2.00 to 10.00 to 3.00 to 15.00 to 3.00 to 10.00 to 3 00 to 10.00 to 3.00 to 5.00 to 75.00 30 00 15.00 8.00 15.00 6.00 25.00 10.00 15.00 6.00 15.00 6.00 Carnations, Ordinary Cattleyas Violets Lilies, Callas Qardenias Lily of the Valley nif^nonette Paper White, Roman Hy Adlantum Cuneatum * ' Croweanum Smilax Asparagus Plumosus, strings " " & Sprengeri, bunches Last Half of Week ending ec. 29 1908 3,00 to 40.00 to .50 to I 3. 00 to 25.00 to 2.00 to 2.00 to to .50 to 10.00 to 95.00 to 10.00 to 4.00 75-00 15.00 75.00 4.00 8.00 2.00 -75 15.00 35.00 25.00 First Half of Week beginnlflg Dec, 31 1906 3.00 to 40.00 to .50 to 12.00 feO 25.00 to 3.00 to 3.00 to to .50 to to 10.00 to 25. CO to 10.00 10 4.0c 75-00 1.25 15.00 75.00 4.00 8.00 2.00 .75 15.0c 35.00 95.00 ORCHIDS AT ALL SEASONS WM. STUART ALLEN CO. Commission Merchants in Cut Flowers 53 WEST 28TH STREET, NEW YORK Telephone 356 Madison Square Edward C. Horan Wholesale Florist 55 WEST 28th ST. New York TcL \^ Msdlsoa Sq. TRAENDLY & SCHENCK WHOLESALE FLORISTS Furnish best stock at fair prices all the year round Send for quatations on tall otden Tel. 798.799 Madison Sq. 44 Wcst 28th Street. New York city Charles Millang A. L. YOUNG & CO. 50 West 29th St., New York Uty | WHOLESALE FLORISTS Cut Flowers on Commission A Reliable Place to Consign to or order from Telephone; 3860-3871 Uadleon Sqnara 54 West 28th St., NEW YORK Telephone 3559 Madison Square Consignments of choice cut flowers solicited. Prompt payments. Give us a trial. In writing to Advertisers kindly mention Horticulture January 5, 1097 HORTICULTURE 17 EXTRA FINE NEW CROP FANCY FERNS $l.50 per 1000 Discount on Larger Orders GREBN OVLA.X $1.25 per lOOO Let us have your standinf; order for Fern. Will make price right ail through season. BOXWOOD 20c lb. , 50 lbs. $8.50 1^ AV holesale 38-40 BRODAWAV, . . Formerly MiAnti Florists DFTROIT, MICH ' Michigan Cut Flower Exchange Send for Our Weekly Price List on Cut Flowers WM. DILGER rianager CHARLES H.TOTTY; Best Flowers Wholesale Florist MADISON, N.J. CHRYSANTHEMUM NOVELTIES A SPECIALTY List Now Ready. Send for it. The Reliable Gommission House Richmond Roses and Rich Flowers of all varieties JOS. S. FENRICH 110 W. 28th Street, New York Tel. 324-325 Madison Square Bstabllsbed 1891 BUY FROM 1»/| B-J ALFRED H. LANGJAHR All Clielce Cut Flowers in Season 55 West 28th St, New York tTelephone 3924 Madison Square. FOR GOOD PRICES AND CASH RETURNS send your flowers to Phil- F- Kessler 55 West 26th Street, New York. Telephone 2921 Madison Sauare. GEO. A. SUTHERLAND CO. CUT FLOWERS Florists' Supplies and Letters 34 HAWLEY STREET • BOSTON in the Boston Market N. F. MCCARTHY & CO. »4 HAWLEY STREET BOSTON, MASS. SEND FOR PRICES Headquarters in Western New York ROSES, CARNATIONS And all kinds of Seasonable Flowers WM. F. KASTING Wholesale Commission Florist, also Dealer In Florists' Sufjplies and Wire Designs. 383-87 ELLICOTT ST. BUFFALO, N.Y. Give us a trial. We can please you. J. B. Murdoch & Go. Wholesale Florists FLORISTS' SUPPLIES 545 Liberty St., PITTSBURG, PA. Long Distance Plione 1435 Court. G'een GALAX LEAVES B'onze FERNS, LENCOTHOE, HOLLY and PINE Ask for special Holiday QuotatioRS N.LECAKES&CO.,"n%^^voTk"- REED ®. KELLER 122 West 2Sth St., New Yori< Florists' Supplies We manufacture all our Metal Designs, Baskets, Wire Work &Novelties and are dealers in Glassware Decorative Greens and Vloriets' Requisites. PLANTS, PALMS and FERN'S can be furnished at any time and in any quantity by CHAS. W. EBERMAN 53 West 30th St. - NEW YORK Wholesale Dealer NEW CROP BRONZE AND GREEN GALAX Sl.noperlOOO. Discounts on larger quantities. Write for prices on case lots WE H.WE VERY FINE CUT BOX WOOD. DAGGER AND FANCY FERNS. Freih Northern, $1.00 per 1000. LYRATA, the b*^st substitute for Smilax, $7.00 per case. Headquarters for all FLORISTS' SUPPUES. Wire Designs, Cut Wire, Letters, Immortelles, Cycas Leaves, Wheat Sheaves, Ribbons, Corrugated Boxes, etc, LAUREL FESTOONING, 5c. and 6c. per yard. HENRY M. ROBINSON & C0.,8*AlW;p'h^lV,'^Sl!°o:■lT WHOLESALE FLOWER MARKETS.- PER JOO. "TO DEALERS ONLY. CINCINNATI January i DETROIT December 14 BUFFALO January i ROSES I Am. Beauty, Fan. and Sp. " Extra 60.00 *' No. I I 40.00 " Lower grades 20.00 Bride, "Maid, Golden Gate, F. & S. 10.00 *« " *' '• Ordinary ; 6.00 Liberty, Richmond, Fan. & Sp. ■■■ 12,00 " '' Ordinary . .. Chatenay , Fancy ' ■ Ordinary Killimey, Fan & Sp " Ordinary CARNATIONS Fancy 5.00 Ordinary 2.00 MISCELLANEOUS Cattleyas Lilies, Callas Violets Gardenias Lily of the Valley Mignonette Paper White, Roman Hy Adiantum Cuneatum " Croweanum Smilax 12.50 Asparagus Plumosus, strings 40.00 " " & Sprengcri, bunches to 100,00 to 75-00 to 50 00 to 25.00 to 12.00 to 8.00 to 15.00 to 10.00 to 1 5 00 to 10.00 100.00 to ■ 90.00 to . 75.00 to . 60.00 to 12.00 to 6.00 17. 00 6.00 12.00 Coo 12. OJ 6.00 80.00 40.00 3 c. 00 8,co 18.00 10.00 18 c 10.00 18.00 j 10.00 I 5.00 18.00 ' 12.00 ic.co 6.00 5. no 15 00 5.00 15.00 6.00 6.00 4.00 3.00 60.00 15.00 2.00 4 .00 4.00 3,00 3.00 1. 00 1. 00 12.50 so.oo 8.00 4.00 15.00 3.00 3.00 I 00 15.00 50.00 to 20.00 to to 20.00 to 2.50 to to 5.00 to 8.00 to 4.00 to 1.50 to 1.50 to is.co 75.00 30.00 5.00 2.00 6.00 1. 00 12 00 18.00 10.00 20.00 10.00 18 00 10.00 15.00 12. CO 6.00 4.00 PITTSBURQ December 31 75.00 to 50.00 to 25. OG to 8.00 to 12.00 to 4.00 to 1 5.00 to 4.00 to 10 00 to 4.00 to t5.oo to 6.00 to 80.00 60.00 35.00 10.00 15.00 8.00 2 0.00 8 00 15.00 6.00 20.00 12.00 5.00 to 8.00 2.00 to 3.00 20.00 1.50 3.00 to 5-co 3.00 to 6.00 2.50 to 3.50 .50 to 1.00 1. 00 to 1.50 to 15. CO 40.00 to 50 00 25.00 to 50.00 20 00 1. 00 75.00 2,00 3.00 3. 00 •75 1.25 12.50 35 00 25.00 25,00 1-75 90.00 4.00 8.00 3.00 1. 00 1.50 15.00 50.00 50.00 YOU KNOW WE ARE ^S^i^^ in our new building with a full line of our own manufactured and imported Baskets, Beauty Vases. Kneeling Benches, Screens, Gates, etc. Keep your "I" on the enterprising Florists' Supply House of J. STERN CO., 125 N. lOth St., Philadelphia Look through the Buyers' Directory and Ready Reference Guide. You will find some good offers there also. The KERVAN 80. 20 WEST 27th ST., N. Y. WHOLESALE DEALERS Fresh cut Palmetto & Cycas Palm Leaves, Galax, Lcu- cothoe, Ferns and Mosses. All Decorating Evergreen 18 HORTICULTURl:. January 5, 190T List of Advertisers Page Alexander J. K 2 Allen J. K 16 Allen Wm. Stuart Co.. 16 American Nurseiy... .21 Aschmann Godfrey 3 Bassett & Washburn ... 3 Barrows H.H.& Son. ..3 Bayersdorfer H.&C0..14 Beaven, E. A. 13 Boddington A. T 4 Boston Florist Letter Co 13 Boston Plate and Win- dow Glass Co 23 Breck Joseph & Sons . . 4 Breed E. W. 3 Breitmeyer's J. Sons..i3 Bridgeman's Seed Warehouse 4 Brockton Dahlia Farm 2 Burke Jas 2 Burpee W. A. &C0....4 Caldwell the Woodsman ■ Decorating Co 10 Carlton H. K 3 Carrillo & Baldwin 3 Chicago Carnation Co. 21 CocHran Mushroom & Spawn Co 4 CookcG. H 13 Cottage (j ardens 21 Cowee A 4 Dilgcr Wm 17 Dorner F. Sons & Co. . . 2 Dreer H. A. 3-2* Dysart R. J i4 East Brideewater Dahlia Garden 2 Eberman Chas. W.- .17 Edgar W. W 2 Edwards Folding Box Co 14 Eggeling Floral Co 3 Elliott Wm. & Sons. ... 4 Esler J G 22 Ernest W. H 2a Eyres ■ 13 Farquhar R. & J. & Co.. 4 Fenrich J. S 17 Foley Mfg. Co 23 Ford Bros. 16 FromentH. E 16 Grey T.J. & Co 4 Gudc Bros. Co . . . ... 1 4 Gurney Heatei Mfg. Co 23 Guttman Alex. J. -.12-16 Guttman & Weber... -15 Hail AssD. .22 Haines J. E 2-12 Hammond Paint & Slug Shot Wor>-s 22 Harlowarden Green- houses 3 Hartmann Hjalmar & Co. . ■ 4 Hauswirth P. J, 13 Held A 3 Herbert David & Son ■ • - 2 Herr A. M ^ Hews A. H. & Co 22 Hicks & Crawbuck . . - 16 Higcins Edw st Hilfinger Bros 22 Hipoard E 25 Hitchinss & Co 24 Horan E. C 16 Howard J. W. 2 Johnson Seed Co 4 Kastine W. F 17 Kentucky Tobacco Product Co. 22 Page Kervan Co., The 17 Kessler, P. F 17 King Cons. Co 23 Kroeschell Bros 23 Lager & Hurrell 3 Langjahr, Alfred H,. . . 17 Lecakes N, & Co. ... -17 Leuthy A. & Co 3 Lord & Burnham Co. '24 LothropW. P 2 Lutton W. H 23 McCarthy N. F 17 McCoiinell Alex. . • 13 McKellar Charles W. .14 McKissick, W, E 14 McManus Jas 16 Michell H F. Co 12 Michigan Cut Flower Exchange. 17 Millang Charles 16 Miller Theo 13 Moninger J, C. - 23 Murdoch J. B.& Co. . .17 Murray Samuel.. 13 Niehoff Paul 3 Niessen Leo. Co 14 Park Floral Cu 13 Pennock-Meehan Co. .14 Perkins St. Nurseries. ■ 3 Pierson F. R. Co 2 Pierson U Bar Co 24 Pittsburg Floral Ex.. .14 Poehlmann Bros Co.. .14 Pulverized M a n u r e Co 22 Randall A. L. Co.. ... 14 Rawson W. W. & Co. 4-22 Raynor John 1 16 Reed& Keller 17 Reid Edw 14 Reinberg Peter 14 Rhodes M fg. Co 22 Rickards Bros, 4 Robinson H.M. & Co. 12-17 Rock Wm. L. 13 Roehrs Julius Co 3 Rolker August & Sons. 22 Sander & Son 3 ScollayJohnA 23 Sheridan W. F. 16 Siggers & Siggers 21 Situations & Wants. ..21 Sim Wm 4 Skidelsky S. S....... ..2 Smyth Wm. J 13 Stem J. & Co 17 Steams A. T, Lumber Co. 22 Stevens H. A 2 Sutherland Geo. A. Co 17 Swayne Edw 2 Syracuse Pottery Co. . • 22 ThorburnJ.M. &Co. ..4 Totty Cha = . H.. 17 Traendly & Schenck..i6 Vick's Jas. Sons 4 Vincent R. Jr. & Sons.. 21 WalshM. H 21 Warwick Grcen- hniises 2 Waterer John & Sons. .21 Weathered Co 23 Weber F. C- 13 Weber H. & Sons 2 Welch Broi 14 Williams A. W 2 Winterson E. F 14 Yokohama Nurseries... 4 Young A. L 16 Young John 13 Young, Thos. Jr 13 Young & Nugent 13 Is Your Name In The Above List? If Not, Why Not ? 7 Buyer's Directory and Ready Reference Guide Advert i.:;eiiitnits niiiler tliis head, cue cent a word. Initials count as words. Regular advcrtisei-s in this issue are also listed under this classifleation without charge. Kofcrence to List of Advertisers will indicato the respective ijages. Buyers failing to find what they want in this list will confer a favor by writing us and we will try to put them in communi- cation with reliable dealers. ACCOUNTANT. R. J. Dysart, 28 State St., Boston. For page see List of Adyertlsers. ADIANTUMS. A. Mlttlng, Santa Cruz, Cal. Adiantum Pedatum. Adlantum Hybridnm, fine young plants, 15 for $1, mailed; $5 per 100. Orfglnator's stock. CertlBcate of Merit S. A. F., '05. A. Ley & Bro., Langdon, D. C. AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENTS. Thos. J. Grey & Co., 32 S. Market St., Boston. For page see List of AdvertUera. Joseph Breck & Sons, 51 and 62 N. Market St., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. ARAUCARIAS. Godfrey Aschmann, 1012 Ontario St., Philadelphia. For page see List of Advertisers. A. Leuthy & Co., RosUndale, Mass, For page see List of Advertisers. ASPARAGUS. Albert M. Herr, Lancaster, Pa. Asparagus Robustus. For page see List of Advertisers. Asparagus plumosus nanus and Sprengerl, 2 1-2-ln., $2.50 100. Carl Hagenburger, West Mentor, Ohio. Asparagus Plumosa, 2-ln. pots. Fine plants. ?;2.50 per 100. $20.00 per 1000. Cash with order or good reference. Erie Floral Co., Erie, Pa., or Wm. F. Kastlug, 385 Ellloott St.. Buffalo, N. Y. Asparagus Crawshawli. a new. beautiful asparagus. Seedlings, $3.00 100; $25.00 1000; transplanted seedlings, $5.00 100; $40.00 1000. Jas. Crawshaw, 403 Plalnfleld, Providence, R. I. AZALEAS. For Forcing. Henry A. Dreer, Philadelphia. For page see List of Advertisers. BAMBOO STAKES. Yokohama Nurseries, 31 Barclay St., N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. BULBS AND TUBERS. Joseph Breck & Sons. 47-54 N. Market St., Boston. Dutch Bulbs.' For page see List of Advertisers. J. M. Thorborn & Co., 33 Barclay St., New York. Lily Bulbs. For page see List of Advertisers. Yokoboma Nurseries, 31 Barclay St., N. Y. Lily Bulbs. For page see List of Advertisers. James Vick's Sons, Rochester, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. A. T. Boddlngton, 342 W. 14ih St., N. Y For page see List of Advertisers. Rickards Bros., 37 East 19th St.. New York. Lily of the Valley, Nonpareil. For page see List of Advertisers. H. F. Michell Co.. Philadelphia. For page see List of Advertisers. Johnson Seed Co., 217 Market St., Phlla. For page see List of Advertisers. F. R. Pier.son Co., Tarrytown-on-Hudson, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. CALLAS, YELLOW A. Mlttlng, Santa Cruz, Cal. CARNATIONS. B. H. Pye, Upper Nyack, N. Y. The H. Weber & Sons Co., Oakland, Md. Carnation Mabelle. For page see List of Advertisers. S. S. Skidelsky, 824 N. 24th St., Phlla. Rose Pink Enchantress. For page see List of Advertisers. Chicago Carnation Co., Joliet. 111. Carnations Aristocrat and Red Riding Hood. Fer page see List of Advertisers. J. W. Howard, Somervllle, Mass. Carnation Debutante. For page see List of Advertisers. A. J. Guttman, 43 W. 28th St., New York. John E. Haines, Bethlehem, Pa. Carnation Imperial and Pink imperial. For page see List of Advertisers. F. Dorner & Sons Co., Lateyette, Ind. For page see List of Advertisers. Guttman & Weber, 43 W. 28th St., N. Carnation Victory. For page see List of Advertisers. H. A. Stevens Co., Dedham, Masa. Rooted Cuttings. For page see List of Advertisers. Warwick Greenhouses, Warwick Neck, R. L Rooted Cuttings. For page see List of Advertisers. CHRYSANTHEMUMS. Eggeling Floral Co., 1653 S. Grand Ave.. St. Louis, Mo. For page see List of Advertisers. CONIFERS. John Waterer & Sons, Ltd., American Nursery, Bagshot, Eng. For page see List of Advertisers. CUT FLOWER BOXES. Folding cut flower boxes, the best made. Write tor list. Holton & Hunkel Co., Mil- wnukee. Wis. Welch Bros., 226 Devonshire St., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. Edwards Folding Box Co., Philadelphia. For page see List of Advertisers. DAHLIAS. David Herbert & Son, Atco, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. W^ W. Lothrop, Brockton Dahlia Farm, E. Brldgewater, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. J. K. Alexander, E. Brldgewater, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. DECORATIVE PLANTS. A. Leuthy & Co., Rosllndale, Mass For page see List of Advertisers. Julius Roehrs, Rutherford, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. DRACAENAS. Dracaena termlnalis from bench, fine $25.00 100. Carl Hagenburger, West Men- tor, Ohio. FERNS. A. Lentby & Co.. RosUndale, Masa For page see List of Advertisers. H. H. Barrows & Son. Whitman, Mass. Nephroiepls Whltmanl. For pnep see T.Ist of Advprtlsera, H. N. Eaton, So. Sudbury, Mass. Boston Ferns. For page see List of Advertisers. F. R. Pierson Co., Tarrytown, N. T. Tarrytown Fern. For page see List of Advertisers. E. W. Breed, 94 Prescott St., Clinton, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. ^ FLORAL PHOTOGRAPHS. Floral Photographs. Foley's 226-228 1-3 Bowery, New York. FLORISTS' FERTILIZER. Ptilverlzed Manure Co.. 31 Union Stock Yards. Chicago. Sheep Manure. Wizard Brand. For page see List of Advertisers. January 5, 1097 horticulture: 19 FLORISTS' LETTERS. Boaton Florist Letter Co., 84 Hawley St., Boston, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. G. A. Sutherland Co.. 34 Bawley St., Boston, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. FLORISTS' SUPPLIES. N. F. McCarthy & Co., 84 Hawley St., Boston, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. a. M. BoblDson & Co.. 8-11 Province St., Boston, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. me Kervan Co., 20 W. 27th. St.. N. X. ■ Decorative Evergreens. For page see LAst of Advertisers. Keed i Keller, 122 W. 25th St., New York. For page SPe List of Advertisers. J. B. Murdoch & Co., 645 Liberty St. Pittsburg, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. J. stern & Co., 1928 Germantown Ave., Philadelphia. For page see List of Advertisers. H. Bayersdorfer & Co., 1129 Arch St., Philadelphia. For page see List of Advertisers. FLORISTS' WAGONS. Edward Ulgglns, 1 W. 28th St.. N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. FLOWERS BY TELEGRAPH. Alex. McConnell, New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Fred C. Weber, 4320-28 Olive St., St. Louis. Mo. For page see LJst of Advertisers. J. Breltmeyer's Sons, Miami & Qratlot Avea., Detroit, Mich. For page see List of Advertisers. rhos. Young, Jr., 41 W. 28th St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Ilyres, 11 N. Pearl St., Albany, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Qeorge U. Cooke, Washington, D. C. For page see List of Advertisers. Gude Bros. Co., 1214 F St., Washington, D. C. For page see List of Advertisers. Samuel Murray, 1017 Broadway, Kansas City, Mo. For page see List of Advertisers. Young & Nugent, 42 W. 28th St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Theodore Miller, 4832 Delmar Bvd., St. Louis. Mo. For page see List of Artvertlaers. pI T. Hauswlrth (temporary address) 13 Congress St., Chicago. For page see List of Advertisers. William J. Smyth. Michigan Av. & 31st St., Chicago. For page see List of Advertisers. Wm. H. Rock Flower Co., Kansas City, Mo. For page see List of Advertisers. Park Floral Co., Denver, Colo. For page see List of Advertisers. FLOWER POTS. W. H. Ernest. 28th and M Sts., Washington, D. C. For page see List of Advertisers. A. H. Hews & Co., Cambridge, Mass. For page see Ll.«t of Advertisers. Hllflnger Bros., Ft. Edward. N^ Y. • For p.iEP see List of Advertisers. Syracuse Red Pots. Syracuse Pottery Co., Syracuse, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. GALAX. N. P. McCarthy & Co., 84 Hawley SL, Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. H. M. Robinson & Co., 8-11 Province St., Boston. For page see List nf Advertisers. Michigan Cut Flower Co.. Detroit. For pjigp see List nf Advertisers. N. Lecakes & Co., 53 W. 28th St., N. T. For page see List of Advertisers. GERANIUMS. R. Vincent, Jr. & Son. White Marsh, Md. For page see List of Advertisers. GLADIOLI. Arthur Cowee, Meadowvale Farm, Berlin, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. GLASS. Boston Plate & Window Glass Co., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. GLAZING POINT. H. A. Dreer, Philadelphia, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. GREENHOUSE BUILDING MATE- RIAL. Lord & Burnham Co., 1133 Broadway, New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Plerson U-Bar Co., 1 Madison Square, New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Hltchlngs & Co., 1170 Broadway, New York. For page see List of Advertisers. A. T. Stearns Lumber Co., Neponset, Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. King CoustructloD Co., N. Tonawanda, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. J. C. Monlnger Co.. 117 Bast Blackhawk St., Chicago, III. For page see List of Advertisers. Weathered Co., Box 789, New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Foley Mfg. Co., 471 W. 22nd St., Chicago. For page see List of Advertisers. HARDY FERNS AND SUPPLIES. N. F. McCarthy & Co., 84 Hawley St., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. H. M. Robinson & Co.. 8-11 Province St., Boston, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. The Kervan Co., 20 W. 27th St., New York. For page spe lAst of Advertisers. Michigan Cut Flower Co., 38 and 40 Miami Ave., Detroit, Mich., Wm. Dllger, Mgr. Fancy Ferns. For page see I.l.gt of Advertisers. E. A. Beaven, Evergreen, Ala. Fadeless Sheet Moss. For page see List of Advprtlsers. N. Lecakes & Co.. 53 W. 28th St.. N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Hardy cut ferus. L. B. Brague, Hins- dale, Mass. HARDY PERENNIALS. M. H. Walsh, Woods Hole, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. HEATING APPARATUS. Lord & Burnham Co., 1133 Broadway, New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Plerson U-Bar Co., 1 Madison Square, New York. For page see List of Advprtlsers. Hltchlngs & Co., 1170 Broadway, New York. For page see List of Advprtlsers. John A. Scollay, 73 & 75 Myrtle Ave., Brooklyn, N. Y. For page see List of Advprtlsers. Gumey Heater Mfg. Co., 188-200 Franklin St., Cor. Pearl, Boston. Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. Kroeschell Bros., 35 Erie St., Chicago. For page see List of Advertisers. HORICUM, Hammond's P. & S. S. Works, Flshklll-on- Hudson. N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. HOT-BED SASH. The A. T. Stearns Lumber Co., Neponset, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. Hltchlngs & Co., 1170 Broadway. N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Lord & Burnham Co.. 1133 Broadway, N. Y. For page see List of Advertlflera. IMMORTELLE LETTERS. W. C. Kriek, 1164-66 Green Ave., Brooklyn. JAPANESE PLANTS. Yokohama Nurseries. 31 Barclay St., N. Y. For page sec List of Advertisers. KENTIAS. Godfrey Aschmanu, 1012 Ontario St., Philadelphia. For page see List of Advertisers. A. Leuthy & Co., Rosllndale, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. LEADING RETAIL FLORISTS. Alex. McConnell, New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Tbomas Young, Jr., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Fred C. Weber, 4326 Olive St., St. Loala.lf». For Dage see List of Advertisers. J. ureltmeyer'd Sons, Detroit, Mlcli. For page see List of Advertisers. George H. Cooke, Washington, D. C. For page see List of Advertisers. Samuel Murray, 1U17 Broadway, Kansas City, Mo. For page see List of Advertisers. Gude Bros. Co., 1214 F St., Washington, D. C. For page see List of Advertisers. Eyres, 11 N. Pearl St., Albany, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Young & Nugent, 42 W. 28 St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Mills, the Florist, Jacksonville, Fla. Telegraph or mall orders promptly filled. Long distance telephone connections. Theodore Miller, 4^32 Delmar Bvd., St. Louis, Mo. For page see List of Advertisers. P. J. Hauswlrth (temporary Address) 13 Congress St., Chicago. For page see List of Advertisers. William J. Smyth, Michigan Av. & 31«t St.,. Chicago. For page see List of Advertisers. Wm. H. Rock Flower Co., Kansas City, Mo. For page see List of Advertisers. . Park Floral Co., Denver, Colo. For page see List of Advertisers. MUSHROOM SPAWN. Cochran Mushroom & Spawn Co., 911 Chemical Bldg., St. Louis, Mo. For page see List of Advertisers. NICOFUME^ Ky. Tobacco Product Co., Louisville, Ky. For page see List of Advertisers. NICOTEEN APHIS PUNK. Nicotine Mfg. Co., St. Louis, Mo. NURSERY STOCK. John Waterer & Sons, Ld., American Nurser.v, Bagshot, England. For page see List of Advertisers. Cottage Gardens Co., Queens, N. Y. Specimen Nursery Stock. For page see List of Advertisers. ORCHID PLANTS. Lager & Hurrell, Summit, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. Sander, St. Albans, England. Importers, Exporters, Growers, Hybridists. tor page see List of Advertisers. Julius Roehrs Co., Rutherford. N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. Carrlllo & Baldwin, Secaucus, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. A Held. 11-19 William St.. New York. Orchids for Spring Delivery. For page i"e List of Advertisers. PALMS. A. Lentby & Co., Rosllndale, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. PATENTS. SIggers & Slggcrs, Washington, D. C. For page see List of Advertisers. PEONIES. Edward Swayne, West Chester, P«. For page see List of Advertisers. POT HANGERS. Pot hangers, Kramer's $1 doz. by exp., $1.25 by mall. I. N. Kramer & Son, Cedar- Rapids, la. 20 HOKTICULTUPE January 5, 1907 PRUNING SHEARS. Rhodes Mfg. Co., Grand Rapids, Mich. For page see List of Advertisers. RHODODENDRONS. John Waterer & Sons, Ltd., American Nursery, Bagshot, Eng. For page see List cf AUvertlsera. ROSES. M H. Walsh, Woods Hole, Mass. Hardy Eoses, U. T. Koses and Kainblers. For page see List of Advertisers. E. H. Pye, Upper Nyack, N. X. Bassett & Washburn, Hinsdale, 111. lUMted Cuttings of Kalserln, Pres. Carnot, La Detroit. For page see List of Advertisers. Paul Nlehoff, Lehighton, Pa. Kose Aurora. For page see List of Advertisers. The beautiful new pink rose, MISS KATE MOULTOX is tue que«n of all pink roses. Its a wiuner aiidyou should krow it Price $30.UU IW, MO $12o.00; 1000 $2U0.00: 5000 and upwards ^lio per 1000. Minneapolis I'loral Co., Mmueapolis, Minn. Baby Rambler roses, fine dormant stock, one year, $12 per iw, 2 14 iu. poc plants, extra well rooted, *4 per 100, $ao per M. .Orders booked for delivery now or any ame up to the late spring. Samples free. Brown Brothers Compauy, Rochester, N. 1. SEEDS. T. J. Grey & Co., 32 So. Market St. Boston, Mass. For page see List of Advertlsjrs^ Joseph Breck^& Sons, 61 and 52 N. Market St., Boston, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. - w. Atlee Burpee & Co.TPhiladelphls. For page see List of Advertisers. J. M. Thorbnrn & Co., 33 Barclay St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. A. T. Boddlngton, 342 W. 14th St., N. T. For page see List of Advertisers. H. P. Mlchell Co., 1017 Market St. Philadelphia, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. ■ B & J. Farquhar & Co., Boston, Mass. Grass Seed Mixtures. For page see List of Advertisers. James Vick's Sons, Rochester, N. 1. For page see List of Advertisers. W W Rawson & Co., 5 Union St., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. lljalmar Hartmann & Co., 12 Storragade, Copenhagen, Denmark. Cauliflower and Cabbage Seed. For page see List of Advertisers. Rlckards Bros., 37 East 19th St. New York. For page see Llst_ ofAdvertlsers. Johnson Seed CoT, 217 Market Street, Philadelphia. For page see List of Advertisers. Conrad Appel, Darmstadt, Germany, Bs- tab. 1789. High Grade Grass, Clover, and Tree Seeds. SHEEP MANURE. Pulverized Manure Co., 31 Union Stock Yards, Chicago. Wizard Brand. For page see List of Advertisers. SHEET MOSS. B. A. Beaven, Evergreen, Ala. For page see List of Advertisers. SPHAGNUM MOSS. Live Sphagnum moss, orchid peat and orchid laskets always on hand. Lager & Hnrrell. Summit, N. J. Fresh, clean, 5 bbl. bale, $1.25: 2 bales, $2.K; a bales. $5.00; 10 bales, $9.50. Cash H. R. Akers, Chatsworth, N. J. SPIRAEA. J. M. Thorburn & Co., New York. For page see List nf Advertisers. H. P. Mlchell Co.. Philadelphia. For page see List of Advertisers. F; R. Piersnn Co.. Tarrytownon-Hudson. N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. STEAM TRAP. E. Hlppard, Youngstown, O. For page see List of Advertisers. TOMATO SEEDS. Wm. Sim, Cllftondale, Mass. Comet Tomato. For page see List of Advertisers. VENTILATING APPARATUS. Lord & Bumham Co. 1133 Broadway, New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Plerson U-Bar Co., 1 Madison Sq., N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Hitchings & Co., 1170 Broadway, N. Y. Por page see List of Advertisers. John A. Scollay, 73-75~Myrtle~ATe., Brooklyn, N. Y. Por page see List of Advertisers. Weathered Co., 4« and 48 Marlon St., N. X. For page see List of Advertisers. Foley Mfg. Co., 471 W. 22nd St., Chicago. For page see List of Advertisers. J. C. Monlnger Co., 421 Hawthorne Ave., Chicago. The Chicago Lifter. VIOLETS. H. k. Carlton, Wllloughby, O. Violet, Gov. Herrlck. For page see List of Advertisers. WILD SMILAX. E. A. Beaven, Evergreen, Ala. Southern SmIIax. For page see List of Advertisers. Wl REWORK. Reed & Keller, 122 W. 25th St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Wlrework. Write for our catalogue. Holton & Hnnkel Co., Milwaukee. Wis. The "Just Right" kind. Send for price list. Frank W. Ball, 31 East Third Street, Cincinnati, O. _^_ WHOLESALE FLORISTS. Boston. N. F. McCarthy & Co., 84 Hawley St., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. H. M. Robinson & Co., 15 Province St., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. George A. Sutherland Co., 34 Hawley St, Boston. Por page see List of Advertisers. Welch Bros., 226 Devonshire St.. Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. Buffalo. Wm. F. Easting, 383-87 Elllcott St., Bnf falo, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Chicago. Chas. W. McKellar, 51 Wabash Av., Chicago. Por psge see List of Advertisers. Peter Relnberg, 51 Wabash Av., Chicago. For page see List of Advertisers. A. L. Randall Co., 19-21 Randolph St., Chicago. For page see List of Advertisers. E. F. Wlnterson Co., 45-49 Wabash Ave., Chicago. Por page see List of Advertisers. I'oiD mann Bros. Co 35 Randolph St., Chicago. for ni-ffp see List of Advertisers. Detroit. Michigan Cut Flower Exchange. 38 & 40 Miami Av. Wm. Dllger, mgr. For page see List of Advertisers. . New York. J. K. Allen. 106 W. 28th St.. New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Wm. Stuart Alien Co., 53 W. 28th St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. C. W. Eberman. 53 W. 30th St.. New York. For page see List of Advertisers. J S. Fenrlch. 110 W. 28th St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. WHOLESALE FLORISTS — Continued New York. Ford Bros., 48 West 28th St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. H. E. Froment, 57 W. 28th St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Alex. J. Guttman, 43 West 28th St. Por page see List of Advertisers. E. C. Horan, 55 West 28th St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Philip P. Kessler, 55 W. 26th St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. A. H. Langjahr, 55 W. 28th St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. James McManus, 42 W. 28th St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Chas. Mlllang, 50 West 29th St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. John.l. Raynor, 49 W. 28th St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. W. F. Sheridan, 39 W. 28th St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Traendly & Schenck, 44 W. 28th St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Hicks & Crawbuck, Inc., 76 and 78 Court St. Brooklyn, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. A. L. Young & Co., 64 W. 28th St., N. T. For page see List of Advertisers. John Young, 51 W. 28th St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Philadelphia. W. E. McKlsslck, 1221 Filbert St., Phlla- delphla. Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. Leo Nlessen Co., 1217 Arch St., Phila- delphia, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. The S. S^ Pennock-Meehan Co., 1608-18 Ludlow St., Philadelphia, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. Edward Reld, 1526 Ranstead St., Philadel- phia, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. Pittsburg, J. B. Murdoch & Co., 545 Liberty St., Pittsburg, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. Pittsburg Florists' Exchange, 228 Diamond St.. Pittsburg. Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. New Offers in This Issue. ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS NANUS GREENHOUSE GROWN: CAR- NATION BANDS. H. F. Miclicll To., rtiil.iilclpliia. Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. CARNATIONS ROOTED CUTTINGS. A. W. Williams. Highland. N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. CHINESE PRIMROSES: DAHLIAS. Hnrlowarden Grnonhon^^os, Greenport, N. Y. For page see List of .\dvertlsers. GREENHOUSE HEATING. W. H. Lutton. Jorspv Cit.v. N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. GALAX, MOSS, SMILAX AND SOUTHERN GREENS. Caldwell the Woodsman necoratlng Co.. Evergreen, Ala. For page see List of Advertisers. LILY OF VALLEY PIPS. Johnson Seed Co., Philadelphia. For page see List of Advertisers. SPECIMEN EASTER AZALEAS. W. W. Edgar Co., Waverley, Mass. For page see List of .\dvcrtisers. SPIRAEAS AND FORCING BULBS FOR EASTER. The !■■. li. IMcTson Co., Tarrytown-on-IIiidson, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. WHOLESALE FLORIST. Charles H, Totty, Madison. N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. January 5, 1097 HORTICULTURi: 21 se) I let ^ B I I [LEADING CARNATIONS I Early delivery of well rooted first class healthy cuttings. Send in your ICHICACO CARNATION CO,, ARISTOCRAT (Beautiful Ceri RED RIDING HOOD (Scarlet) Also many other good ones. Send in your order early. Catalogfue ready Jan. 1st 1907 JOLIET, ILL. A. T. PYFER. Manager. PERSONAL. A. Lozier of Des Moines is in the South for his health, and the business is being ably managed by his brother Harvey during his absence. Ernest March, formerly at Grey- stone, Yonkers, N. Y., assumed the po- sition of foreman of the greenhouses at Wyndhurst Gardens, Lenox, Mass., on January 1, 1907. Dr. H. J. Webber of the Bureau of Plant Industry, Washington, D, C, will take charge of a new department at Cornel! tTniversity to be known as the department of experimental plant bi- ology. Orlando Harrison, president of the National Association of Nurserymen, B. Albertson of Bridgeport, Ind.. and Prof. John Craig of Ithaca, N. Y. were in New York last Saturday at- tending the conference of Economic Entomologists. Gus. Papas of Des Moines got back to his store Christmas day. after three weeks in the hospital, undergo- ing a very critical operation. During his absence the Alpha business was in charge of G. A. Conopulos of Chicago. GERANIUM Wholesale catalogue and price list contains descriptions of seventy-five of the best standard sorts and 100 im- ported novelties, sent free to trade only. #7. VINCENT, Jr. & SON WHITE MARSH. MO. LADY CAY AND HARDY GARDEN ROSES in choice varieties. Field grown plants, first quality slock including Frau Karl Drusciiki. New Hardy Hybrid Tea Dean Hole. . Killarney and Souvenir de Pierre Netting. Herbaceous Paeonies. Hollyhocks and Phlox. Catalogue mailed on request. M. H. WALSH ROSE SPECIALIST WOODS HOLE, MASS. SPECIMEN NURSERY STOCK Deciduous Trees and Shrubs, Evergreens. Rhododendrons, Azaleas, over one hundred (100) acres of the choicest varieties. SEND FOR PUICE LIST COTTAGE GARDENS CO. Queens, Lonsr Island, - New York John Waterer & Sons, k4 AMERICAN NURSERY BAGSHOT, ENGLAND have the finest slock of recognized Hardy Rhododendrons, Azaleas, An- dromedas, high class Evergreens and specimen Conifers. Ask for special list of plants grown for the American trade. John Waterer & Sons are the great exhibitors of Rhododendrons Ip London. GREENHOUSES BUILDING AND PROJECTED. Uevi. Exeter, N. H.— Edgar Prescott, one house. Additions. Ponifret, Ct. — R. Clark, one house. Oakland, R. I. — Amos Darling, one house. Benton. Pa. — Harvey Ash, one house, 40x()0. Franklin, Mass. — M. J. Van Leeu- wen, one house. Petersburgh, Ont. — Frank Mason, one house, 24x65. Watertown, Wis. — Loeflfler & Benke, one house, 30x100. Pittsburg, Pa.— Randolph & Mc- Clements, enlarging. CUT FLOWER MARKET REPORTS. Continued from page 15. The trade in gen- INDIANAPOLIS eral report the most successful Christmas in years. Probably never before were so many plants sold. The chief method of selling them was in made-up baskets, flowering and foliage plants being mixed. Nothing new was to be seen, but there were a much larger number of azaleas handled than in former years. As usual the pieces of cut flowers went very high, Beauties and tea roses being very scarce. The retail stores bought heavily out-of-town as the home grow- ers could not begin to supply the de- mand. That plants are being used more and more at this season is evi- dent and that the cut flower trade does not increase proportionately has also been apparent this season. The ever- green trade was exceptionally good, holly being sold in large quantities. A FITTING TRIBUTE. In memory of the late Lewis Ull- rich and his efforts in beautifying the city, David .J. Stalter, a friend of many years' standing, has bequeathed to the city of Tiffin, Ohio, a parcel of ground to be known as Ullrich Place. The land is centrally located and con- tains a handsome maple grove. WANTED. — M.in with some experience in growing of ferns. Steady employment to sober and industriows m.in. Address A. Leiithv & Co.. Roslindale, Mass. WANTS, FOR SALE, ETC. Advertisements in this column one cent a word. Initials count as words. Cash with order. FLORISTS'WAGONSFORSALE Three florists' open wagons, three florists' top wagons and three sets of harnesses. Can be seen at 1 West 28 St., New York. EDWARD HICCINS. FOR SALE-Greenhouse Pipe 4-In. boiler tubes, second hand. In fine condition, absolutely free from scale and with euds cut square. Sample and prices on application. Kroeschell Bros. Co., 35 Erie St., Chicago. POSITIONS WANTED for head garden- ers and assistants; for further Information apply to W. W. Rawson & Co., 5 Union St., Boston, Mass. SITUATION WANTED — Private place preferred as head gardener. Married; two children; good reference. A. N., care R. & J. Farquhar Co., Boston. WANTED — An a.ssistaiit for a private place, one with a gooil j^cueral knowledge of greenhouse work, and an intelligent worker. State nationality, age, etc. Wages .f.'i.j.Od per month. Address in first in- state Nox. HORTICULTURE, 11 Hamil- ton I'lace, Boston. WANTED — 200 Ulrich Brunner plants ready to put into house at once. State price and particulars. C. G., care HOR- TICULTURE, 9th and Market Sts., Phlla. Trademarks and Copyrights Send other business direct to Washington. Saves time and insures better service. Personal attention guaranteed. Twent>'-five years' active service. SPECIALTY: "Working on the Failures of Others." SIGGERS & SIGGERS PATENT LAWYERS Box 9, National Union Building Washington. D. C. ^i HORTICULTURE. January 5, 1907 Tobacco Paper IS THE STRONGEST, BEST PACKED, EASIEST APPLIED. 24 sheets $ 0.75 144 sheets 3.50 288 sheets 6.50 1728 sheets 35.10 NICD'rllmE "".::!;.::" ^^^^""^^^^"^^^^" CHEAPEST. Furnishes the just note pricesi Most Nicotine for the Money! Pi„t $ iso „ , ^ Vz Gallon 5.50 ...nanufactured by... CaAon 10.50 THE KENTUCKY TOBACCO PRODUCT CO., Louisville, Ky. 5 Gallons 47.25 "HORICIM" TUADE MARK San Joae ScaU Kills San Jose. ^^HOI^ICUAl" A Scale Killer and Fungicide A preparation for the destruction of the " SAN JOSE SCALE "; carefully prepared and put up in packages for general use. "HORICUn" can be obtained from many of the Seedsmen in the United States. A description of the article is aptly told in the pamphlet. It is put up in quarts and gallons to 50 gallon barrels. It is the Lime, Sulphur, and Salt combination, concentrated. ABOUT " HORiculwr'' Glenside, Pa., March 31, 1906. Hammond's Slug Shot Works, Fishkill-on-Hudson, N. Y. Gentlemen : Seeing "Horicum" mentioned in Monthly Bulletin of Div. ol Zoology, Penna., I would thank you to inform me where I can get a supply, say about a gallon, for trial. The San Jose Scale is very bad pround this section and could no doubt push sale of the solution, especially as it is spoken of SO highly in the above mentioned Bulletin. Yours respectfully, H, J. HINDS. P. S. Glenside is twelve miles from Philadelphia. Send for Pamphlet on " Bugs and Blights " to B. Hammond, FishkilUon-Hudson, N. Y. EptailklllllllllllJlilllillyiliiilllfllJiii* ^'TaLo^^J^,' Plants Thrive Best ^ ' In Syracuse Pots The reason why your utp-trar ivowr f^ofc E^A.isTrE)F« SPIREA FOR EASTER FORCING Ii you have not all the spirea that you want for Easier and Decoration Day, we still have a few thousand fine clumps lett, which we offer as long as unsold as follows: — - Gladstone. The best of all the spireaa. FiCe bloomer, fire lar_:e spikes. Extra. Selected clumps, $12 oo per 100. Astilboides floribunda. $5.00 [per 100; case of 300 clumps for $12.00. Compacta multiflora. Strong clumps, $6 00 per 100. Japonica. Strong i.lumps, $5.00 per 100 GLADIOLUS COLVILLI Alba "The Bride." Wnite, ■j-.c. per 100, $6.00 per 1000. Rubra. Red. 60c, per 100, $5.00 per 1000. MINIATURE HYACINTHS, or DUTCH ROMANS. We still have a few thousand of these lelt, which we can supply in a fine assortment of named vaiieties. $2.co per 100, $16 00 for icoo. Tnese can be potted up, if done at once, and will make nice Easter stock. NARCISSUS Double Vrn Sion. We I ave a few thousand extra quality bulbs to oHer. $i.^opci 100. $1 2 00 per 1000. Princeps. A few tho.isand extra sized bulbs. 75c. per I03, $6.50 per ICOO. 5ingle Von Sion, $1.25 per 100, $:o.oo per 1000 TULIPS Cottag^e Maid. The best pink for late forcing. $1.00 per 100, $800 per iQOO. Keizerskroon (Grand Due). The favorite forcing variety, $1.75 per 100, $ 1 5.00 per 1000. LILY OF THE VALLEY Pierson's Premier. Best selected Berlin for earliest forcing. $1.50 per 100, $13.00 per 1000. Case of 2000 for $24.00. If you can u.^e any of the stock offered, let us have your order quickly. F. R. PIERSON CO., Tarrytown-on-Hudson, IMew York ABELLE NEW PINK CARNATION FOR 1907 COLOR— A peculiar shade of lovely pink, with a faint yellowish cast; several shades lighter than the Lawson Unlike most Pinks, the brightest sun does n)t injure the color. SIZE — 3 to 4 inches in diameter when established ODOR — Pleasing, but not strong. STEVIS — Invariably strong, but always graceful, ranging from 12 to 30 inches during the season. HABIT, etc. — A very quick, ative grower, making specimen plants in a short time, even from laic cuttings. 1 >n account of its rapid growth, requires support! ig verysoon after benching. Gets away rapidly, blooms early and gives long stems right from the start PRODUCTIVENESS — Prodigious is the best word we know of to use here. It 15 ihe most incessant bloomer early and late, we have ever jrown. Stock Limited. Delivery January Sth to 10th and later. Price $12.00 per lOO, SIOO.OO per lOOO The H. WEBER & SONS CO., Oakland, Md. CARNATIONS. Red Chief — Bright scarlet— early and very prodiJC- tive. $12.00 per 100; $100.00 per lOoo. Average 3 in. flower. A leader in every respect, Bonnie Vaid —Clear pink edged white. — $12. co per 100; lOD.oo per 1000. Large well formed bloom. Very early and productive. DORNKR & La Fayette SONS , Ind. CO. DON'T Be Afraid To Invest In ROSE PINK ENCHANTRESS It is both free and "fancy" — a sure money-maker. Price $7.00 per 100; $60 per 1000 Delivery January and later. Write for Descriptive Circular. S. S. SKIDELSKY 824 No. 24th Street, Philadelphia CARNATIONS THE BEST rooted cuttings of the following varie- ties, viz : — Pink Lawson, Red Lawson, Var.LawsoD, White Lawson, Enchantress, Harry Fenn. Genevieve Lord, L. Naumann. Plants ready January 15th. Plants clean; healthy and free from rust. Prices right. Address A. W. WILLIAMS = Highland, N. V. JOHN E. HAINES, The Leading Scarlet brilliant color, flue stem, the most produc- tive ever introduced, blooms early until thrown out in July, no extra grass. All shoots make flowers. Watch the papers and see what growers say about it. None but well-rooted, healthy cuttings leave the place. Rooted cuttings ready Dec. 15, 1906. Price, $6.00 per 100; ?50 per 1000. JOHN E. HAINES, Bethlehem, Pa. CARNATIONS Rooted Cuttings- Now Ready Per loo: — Light Pink Lawsm, $6.00: White Lawson, $2.50; Variegated Laws n, $2 <^o: T. W. Lawson, $^.00; Enchantress, $2 50; Harry Fenn, $2.50; Manley,$2.5o; Boston Market, $2. 00. Fair Maid, $2.00 HENRY A, STEVENS CO. East Street, - - - Dedham, Maaa. DEBUTANTE The most profitable light pink Carnation. Tested Four Years $10.00 per 100. Delivery begins Jan. I. J. W. HOWARD - Somerville. Mass. CARNATIONS -Rooted Cuttings Per 100 Per 1000 LAWSON $1.50 $12.00 ENCHANTRESS 2.00 15.00 QUEEN 1.50 12.00 RED LAWSON 2.00 15.00 ROBERT CRAIG 6.00 WARWICK GREENHOUSES James Burke, Mgr. WARWICK NECK, R.l. V\/ANTE!D ^^" Thousand ywi^i^ ■ »~*^ Unrooted Car« naUons Cutting Best Varieties. Please give prices to undersigned. D. yi. LASHLEY, Box 295, AshBviUe, N, G. Have You Read the Advertisements this Week? GERANIUM Wholesale catalogue and price list contains descriptions of seventy-five of the best standard sorts and 100 im- ported novelties, sent free to trade only. R. VINCENT, Jr. & SON WHITE MARSH, MD. EAST BRIDCEWATER DAHLIA GARDENS not only has one of the largest, but one of the finest collections of any firm In America. We have over a million Dahlia roots to sell this coming season. Send for prices. J, K. ALEXANDER, Prop , Ea&t Bridgewater, Mass. DAHLIAS. Now is the time to place your order lor bulbs which will insure you getting named va- rieties in any quantity: delivery to be made this fall or early spring. _^^^^^ DAVID HERBERT & SON, Successors to L. K. Peacock, Inc. A.Te;o, IV. J. Brockton Dahlia Farm Has the largest and finest collection of Dahlias in United States, with prices that will suit the trade. Send for price /is/. W. p. LOTHROP, Prop., East Bridgewater, Mass. peonTes $6.00 to $10.00 per 100 EDWARD SWAYNE WEST CHESTER PA. January 12, 1907 tlORTlCOL'lURE 27 LADY CAY AND HARDY GARDEN ROSES in choice varieties. Field grown plants, first quality stock including Frau Karl Druschki. New Hardy Hybrid Tea Dean Hole. Killarney and Souvenir de Pierre Notting. Herbaceous Paeonies. Hollyhocks and Phlox. Catalogue mailed on request. M. H. WALSH BOSESPECiAiisT WOODS HOLE, MASS. ROOTED CUTTINGS OF Kaiserin, President Garnet and La Detreit Strong, healthy, well-rooted cuttings, ready Dec. 1st ; price $2.50 per hundred or f 20.00 per thousand. Try our .strong, healthy, western grown wood from the best corn soil in Illinois. BASSETT & WASHBURN HINSDALE, ILLS. Beautiful New Pink Rose iVHJROWiV See :^nnouncemeni and full description in " Horiicultuie," December 8 issue. PAUL NIEHOFF, Lehighton, Penn. GOVERNOR HERRICK Originated and introduced by H. R. CARLTON, Willouehby, O. We have the ioUowing stock in the finest condition to plant and now is the time to plant: 2^ inch at $a.oo per doz., $ioperioo and $75 per rooo 4 ** '* 2.50 '* " 12 " 100 " 75 " 1000 It will pay you. Try it. Order at once. Look through the Buyers' Directory' and Ready Reference Guide. You will find some good offers there also. CHINESE PRIMROSES All colors, 5-inch in full bloom, $10 per 100. nHUI lAC 1 Strong Field Roots of Mrs. UMnLInO ■ Winter. White, Ruth, Snow, clad, C, W. Bruton, yellow: Kriemhilde, Brun- hilde, and other best cactus kinds. $5 per 100, $40 per M, Cash. GRCENPDRT. N.Y. Harlowarden Greenhouses, CHRYSANTHEMUMS C. Touset and Nonin, the money makers as we have found them. $i.oo per doz.; $7.00 per loo; $60,00 per 1000. Pacific. Estell, Willowbrook, Halliday, Kalb and L Harriet, 60c per doz.; $4.00 per 100; Cash with ord-r. EGGELING FLORAL COMPANY 653 S. Grand Ave., St. Louis, Mo. nRRHin^forSPRiNGDELIVERY UIIUIIIUU MARCH, APRIL, and M.AY VANDA COERUtEA and DENDROBIUM WAR3IANUM LOWII We quote i>rices per 100 plants CVPRIPEDIUM CAtLOSUM We shall have one shipment of 5,000 Plants, Fordeliver\ Juneor July. We shall have the rare VANDA SAND ERIANA and can quote prices per single pl:.BI or in quantity, A. HELD, 11-19 William St.. NEW VORK DREER'S SU6ERB DOUBLE PETUNIAS Koi nearly h-, England and 235 Broadway, Room I NEW YORK CITY ORCHIDS Arrived in exceptionally line condition the following ORCHIDS: LAELIA PURPURATA, CATTLEYA HARRISONIAE.C. INTERMEDIA, C.TRIANAE. C. LEOPOLUII and many more. Write for Prices LAGER & HURRELL, SUMMIT, N. J. SPECIAL OFFER We have still a few thousand .\zaleas to offer in leading varieii s, early and late sorts, from $25.00 per 100 up to $2.50 each. Also a finelol of Palms in all sizes, such as Kentias, Arecas, Latanias, Phoenix and Cocos. Pandanus Veitchii and utilis, Cro- tons, Dracaenas, Nepenthes, Aralias, Araucarias, Aspidistras, Ferns suitable for d shcs.in lead ng varieties, Cibotium Schiedei from $i.ooto$3 ooeach. Wholesale Price List on application. A. LEUTHY & CO., Importers and Exporters, Growers and Dealers, Perklnn St. Nurseries, Koslindale, BOSTON, WASS. TO BUYERS Patronize our advertisers, they will treat you ris;ht ARAUCARIA COMPACTA ROBUSTA, nave only fine pla its: 6 to 7 in, pnts, 20 to 30 m, high, 4 to 5 years old, 3, 4. 5 tiers, $1,50, $1.75, $=00 each. A. EXCBLSA QLAUCA, 6 in,, $1,00, $:,2s; 7 in. specimens, finest in the world, $2, $2.50, 1J3 each. KENTIA FORSTEBIANA, 6 in., 25 to 4° in. high, 75c, $1, $1.25 each; 7 in., made up. $1.75, $2 each. SCOTTII FERNS, 8 in., as big as a washtub, $1.25. $1,50, worth $3; 5>4 in,, 40c.; 6 in.. 50c. BOSTON FERNS, 6 in,, 50c. Cash with order. Goods travel at purchaser's risk. GODFREY ASCHMANN, Wholesale Grower and Imponer of Pot Plants 1012 Ontario St., PHILADELPHIA, PA. Asparagus Robustus The best of all Asparaguses for a pot plant, strong three inch stock at $(',.00 per 100, $50.00 per 1000 ALBERT M. HERR, Lancaster, Pa. whitmanT 2 1-4 Inch, $IO per I OO BOSTONS 2 1-4 Inch, $3.00 per ICO H. H. BARROWS & SON, Wtiitman.Mass. HORTICULTURE January 12, 1907 JOHNSON'S HIGH GRADE LILY OF THE VALLEY PIPS ARE THE FINEST OFFERED TO THE TRADE. Per Per Per case loo looo 25aopips Selected Hamburg, for forcing, 1.25 1 1.00 25.00 200C pips Selected Berlin, unsurpissed in quality, 1,50 14.00 27-00 New Crop Flower Seeds Ready— Write for our Florists' Wliolesale Catalogue' JOHNSON SEED COMPANY, ^17il%I!^^S.I^pa. Herbert W. Johnson, of the late firm of Johnson & Stokes, President. HAPPY NEW YEAR! ARTHUR GOWEE GLADIOLUS SPECIALIST Meadowvale Farm HAS UNDER CULTIVATION OVER lOO ACRES COMPRISING The Best Mixtures, Collections and Named Varieties in Existence. Write for 1906 Catalog THOS. J. GREY & CO. FreBh Flower, Farm and Garden Seeds, "Sew Mashroom Spawn. Extra quality — French. Japan and Dutch Bulbs. A. full line of Agri- cultural Machinery and Repairs 32 South Market St., Boston BENS FOR CATALOOUE RAWSON'S HIGH GRADE SEEDS for the most critical GARDENER, FARMER or FLORIST Catalogues mailed free W. W. RAWSON A. CO. S Union St., BOSTON. MASS. Comet Tomato Those who force tomatoes sliould give "Comet" a trial. This variety has been the talk of gardeners around Boston the past season. Those who have seen it growing de- clare there's nothing to compare with it. Seed. $5.00 per oz. Trade packet $t.0O. WILLIAM SIM, LA NTS STAKES QUALITY I^aUS SEND rOB OATALOdUE. ARTHUR T. BODDINQTON 34a Wmt 14th St., New York. ... OUR ... Wholesale Catalogue for florists and market gardeners is now ready and will be sent free to all who ask ■for it. NEW CROP flower seeds are mostly all on hand now and we are prepard to fill orders promptly. We handle only the highest grade seeds. Colli'' pare our prices before ordering elsewhere. J. M.THORBURN & CO. 33 Barclay St., through to 38 Park Place NEW YORK ASPARAGUS Plumosus Nanus Groenhouso Grown FINE PLUMP SEED $5.00 per 1000 BRIOGEMAN'S SEED WAREHOUSE RIGKARDS BROS. Props. 37 East 19th St., NEW YORK CITY Burpee's Seeds PHILADELPHIA Blue List of Wholesale Prices mailed only to those who plant for profit. For Prompt Shipment — Just Imported. SPIRAEA AND LILY OF THE VALLEY LILIUIYI Joseph Brack & Sons Corp. 47-54 NO. MARKET ST., BOSTON, MASS Have You Read the Advertisements this Week? Auratum, Album, Roseum, Rubrum. ii Homcuivi |99 KILLS SAN JOSE SCALE 5old by the seed dealers For fine pamphlet, write to HAMMOND'S SLUG SHOT WORKS, Fishkill-on-Hudson, N.Y. 350.000 CANNAS TRUE TO NAME Packed 250 in a box, 250 at lOOO rate, 25 at 100 rate. RED CANNAS i"i' i(«>J A. Bouvier. 5 ft $2 00 «17 50 Beaute Poitevine. 3i4 ft. Chas. Henderson. 4 ft. . . . Crimson Bedder. 3 ft. . . . J. D. Eisele. .'5 ft Explorateur Crampbell. r>^ ft. Flaminffo. 4^2 ft PINK CANNAS L. Patry. 4M ft Martlia Washington. 3% ft. . . . Mile. Beral. 4>4 ft Paul Marquant. 4H ft 2 2,5 2 OU 3 00 2 2.5 2 IX) 2 00 2 00 2 fH) 2 25 1 76 20 00 17 60 27 60 20 CO 17 50 17 50 17 50 17 .50 20 00 15 00 ORANGE CANNAS Admiral Avellan. 4.^ ft. . . . 1 7.5 J. D. Cabos. 4^ ft 2 00 President Cleveland. 4 ft. . . .'J 00 Queen of Holland 2 75 Secretary Chabanne. 4 ft. ... 2 00 COLD EDGED CANNAS Mad. Crozy. 3S4 ft 2 75 Queen Charlotte. 4 ft 2 75 Souv. de A. Crozy. " 4 ft 2 75 YELLOW CANNAS Buttercup. 3>4 ft 5 .50 Comte de Bouchard. 454 ft. .2 75 Florence Vaughan. 5 ft 2 00 L. E. Bailey. 4}4 ft 2 00 WHITE CANNAS Alsace. 3K ft 2 00 Peachblow. 3 ft 1 75 BRONZE CANNAS Black Beauty. 5 ft G (10 David Harum. 3>ondon, Eng. MIDWINTER MEDITATIONS. In your editorial of last week you mentioned the landscape class having been opened under the auspices of the Gardeners' and Florists' Club of Bos- ton. I sincerely hope the young men in that class will take advantage of the lessons given. Even those in the com- mercial business ought to take in this study; it may become useful to them in after years. Every encouragement ought to be given the class. Some field days would, "when the spring opens", be beneficial and help along tlae knowledge gained under their in- structor. I am sure every gardener who has charge of an estate of any size would be pleased to have them go over the same. The Hunnewell es- tate, for example, would be educa- tional; there the work is so close to nature: rolling lawns have been laid and the shrubbery has been planted so that nature has been assisted. Set designs of shrubbery and straight paths that we sometimes see are a hor- rible example of some of our so-called landscape work. What would some of us have given to have had opportunity to acquire knowledge so valuable, when we were in our apprenticeship days? Burns probably didn't have training in the art of landscape work yet he gives us in the following one of the best descriptions of natural con- ditions, which is exquisite in its word- ing, and delightful in its phrases, and I think among the best ever written. "WhyU'S owre the- llun tlie burnie plays. As thrinigh the glen it wimpl't; Wliyles rciuinl a rocky scar it strays; Wbylus iD a wiel it dimpl't: Wliylfs Klittcr'd to tlie nightly rays AA'i" bickering, dancing dazzle Whylps cooy if underneath the braes Belf)\v the spreading hazel." I see Job has started on a rampage again. "He dips in gall unmix'd his eager pen. And ponrs his vengeance in the burning line." The King can do no wrong and I sup- pose he fancies himself in that class. He will feel proud to be mentioned in the same breath with royalty. In the first issue last year, of your New York contemporary, he started off on a* rumpus because you mentioned thati HORTICULTURE had "fairly leaped] into the affections of the craft." Ho' pie, but I hope will have a haggis wi' trimmings prepared for himself, Birnie and me. If Job is there he might get an invitation to dine on his favorite dish and read some of his selected poems, but I hope he will leave his fieas at home. R. T. McGORUM. CALIFORNIA NOTES. The exceeding good florists' Christ- mas trade reported last week lapped over and became identified in conjunc- tion with the phenomenal New Year plant and flower traffic, the best New Year's business remembered by deal- ers longest established and the sun- shiny weather that came the day after Chiistmas continued until after New Year's day. Just in time to get a good share of the unprecedented patronage extended by flower and plant buyers these holi- days, N. Peterson entered the arena, locating his handsome plant and floral depot at ?,2i Fillmore street. This is a new venture for this excel- lent young man. Intimately known to the writer during his years of training as a grower in connection with the John H. Sievers Nursery Company, and the last four years of service as superintendent of this nursery. This 4th day of January Fred L. Cleaves, former chief bookkeeper for the E. J. Bowen Seed Company, the oldest in the Pacific coast trade, was placed under arrest on three charges of felony embezzlement. Osgood Put- nam, manager of the seed company, is the complaining witness. He states that the amount of money diverted by Cleaves will reach $8,000. The alleged peculations extend over a period of two or more years. The accused is charged with falsifying books of the firm and to have forged drafts for va- rious sums of money. The holiday season just past was re- markable in San Francisco for its fam- ine in Christmas trees. But eleven carloads came to town, while last year upward of forty carloads were dis- posed of. Saturday before Christmas in the wholesale market dealers were clamoring for trees and bidding against ijeach other in their eagerness to secure I'them. running prices up on themselves. |( There are two reasons for the short- age. One is the scarcity of laborers in said then that it was "only fleas that|| ^earbv country districts, and the other leaped." He being a standard author-j||'ifiig timidity of shippers who feared ity on that insect I dare not dispute|||f;,p recuperating city would offer but him, but in his December 29 issue|j§j^ pgoj. niarket place for Christmas under the head of The New York Mar- ket it is given us that "orchids leap and bound." Gee Whiz! fleas again.' I never saw or heard of an orchid doing these acrobatic stunts. When some, private gardeners and also commer- g trees. In past years this class of Santa Claus season greenery could be pur- chased at retail for from 50 cents to $T each. The wholesale selling prices iMtbis Christmas season ranged from 'i|!>$l to $2. .50 each, and the wholesalers cial men wish to say something that 'j| ^,qj.^ unable to fill 25 per cent, of their will puzzle you they stand off and k' ^^j.^g^s Out at the Presidio, near Gold- throw out a few mouthfuls of orchid f |; names then look tosee what effect they'f en Gate, soldiers were stationed to ...■ >,,.ard their evergreen groves from have made. That's bad enough, but jii Christmas tree seekers, and several ar- when the poor plants begin to leap jf j.^^j,, ^^,^^^ j^^de of the despoilers. I give it up. W'u I am sorry I can't go to the carna-|}k| Our Cleveland correspondent states tion convention; the trip will be in-|"i|that a stroll through the various re- teresting. Last year I attended it but!|\ tall stores of that city reveals many in- will have to forego the pleasure this! i teresting things; all are busy, with jear. The poet's birthday comes this i}, parties, decorations, etc.. and they vie month as well as my own and the two*' with one another in beautifying their celebrations in conjunction with the V jilaces. All are unanimous in stating convention would be too strenuous. If to that, in spite of prevailing high prices, the fates are right next August, I'm this year's business shows an increase Should like to go to Phlladelpbla.'l| of 50 per cent, over last year's &t George Watson will not give us scrap-!i|i Christmas time. 34 HORTICULTURi: January 12, 1907 Wild 5milax, J^h'^^,. THE ONLY PLAGE WHERE YOU OAN ALWAYS GET IT. Long Needle Pines, Si.oo per dozen. Palm Crowns, S2.50 per dozen. Extra nice long stemmed PalHl LCaVeS, $2.50 per 100. MagUOlia, S2.50 per case, 16 cubic feet. SheetM0SS,S2.oo per sack. Grey MOSS, S2. 00 per sack. GalaX, Si.oo per 1000. Speed a Specialty. Write for Catalogue. CALDWELL, THE WOODSMAH, Introducer of the Wild Smilax. Caldwell, the Woodsman Decorating Co., Inc. EVERGREEN, , ALA. NAPHTALIN AGAINST PLANT ENE- MIES. By F. Ledien, Botanical Garden, Dres- den, Germany. (Translated from "Moller.« Deutsche Gart- ner Zeitnng," by G. Bleicken) Naphtalin is now often used as iii- secticide rather to keep insects away than to kill them, for it has been demonstrated that insects do not alight, and furthermore will not lay their eggs, where a strong smell of naphthalin prevails. For this reason I would at present only recommend experiments against such insects as have ability to move about quickly; for instance, the troublesome fly upon the mushroom beds, or the asparagus bug, the fly that produces the tine thread worm in hothouses which destroys so easily orchid seedlings and other germinate ing plants, the white azalea moth, etc. In France they use naphtalin against the cockchafer. The mixture consists of 1000 kilo, naphtalin (2000 pounds), 8 hektoliter of sawdust (1 hektoliter equals nearly 100 quarts), and .500 kilo, of sulphate of lime (1000 pounds). This is enough for about six acres and costs in Europe about $40. The strong odor prevails nearly four- teen days and is sufficient to keep away the female during the time of egg-laying. To be economical, one must, of course, use it at the exact lime of the egg-laying of the cock- chafer. As we know, there exists a multi- tude of plant diseases, spread by fly- ing insects, and often due to the in- sects themselves. Whoever will find on economical use of naphtalin Hgainsc them should certainly achieve big results. Sander & Sons, of St. Al- bans, England, last summer tised naphtalin against thrips in orchid houses and against everything else which crawls or flies. Mr. Sander said to me that "even the frogs tum- ble over." Upon a portable stove a tin sheet is heated, and at a distance of five to ten steps a quantity of naphtalin is poured upon it and evaporated. Care must be taken not to have the least particle fall into the stove: also the work must be done very rapidly, as no human being can long endure the gas following the evaporation of the naphtalin; the house must be shut up for several hours afterwards. The exact portion of naphtalin to be used for a specified space remains to be found out by experiment; but as the stuff is very cheap and the results obtained very lasting the expense need not deter free experimentation by any- one interested in the subject. NEWS NOTES. Eugene Haenlin will soon start in business in Oneida, N. Y., on Glenwood avenue. Miss Eda Burn, Nashville, Tenn., has moved from Church St. to 107 Eighth Ave., N. Murray Patterson has purchased the business of E. A. Fetters, 275 Woodward Ave., Detroit, Mich. The basement of the Music Hall Market, Boston, has been leased by T. F. Galvin Corp., for a storeroom. W. A. Sefger, Jr., is the manager of the Mullanphy Flower Co. doing busi- nes.s at 24:!>1 N. Grand Ave., St. Lous. W. D. Chase of Chase & Son. New London, 0.. drilled tor water and in addition unearthed a fine vein of cop- per. A petition has been presented to the three park boards of Chicago to increase the wages of gardeners to $75 a month. A. Schmidt withdraws from the Riv- erside Floral Co., with the opening of the new year, and will be located at his new houses in Riverside, 111. The bid of E. R. French for the erection of a horticultural building at the Exhibition Grounds, Toronto, Canada, has been accepted by the Board of Control; price $90,000. Benj. Hammond is sending out a neat pocket calendar which contains also an identification slip, weather signals, interest laws and other in- formation briefly stated for the busy man. Misses Julia and Susan Wood of Muskegon, Mich., have purchased the two greenhouses at Ben ...ac Dhui, the country estate of Rev. Dowie, the self-styled Elijah. They will be moved to their fruit farm at Valley View. The fifteenth announcement concern- ing garden pupils, for January, 1907, has been received from the Missouri Botanical Garden. Young men desir- ous of becoming gardeners should send for a copy. They will find it very in- teresting. W. L. Rpinenter, late of Lansdowne, was in Philadelphia last week visiting his old friends. He is now in a good position and doing well. He intends soon to branch out again on his own account. Family differences were the main reason for giving up the old busi- ness. OBITUARY. George Gunderman, landscape gar- dener, died on January 7, in Pitts- burgh, Pa., aged 88. One daughter survives him. Alex. J. Park of South Chelmsford, Mass., died at his home on December 30. He is survived by a wife, two daughters and a son. Frederick A'ervaene, landscape gar- dener, died at the home of his daugh- ter in Bridgeport, Conn., on Decem- ber :;0, at the age of 70. Charles Barton, night watchman at Wessling's greenhouse, Minneapolis, Minn., died on December 26, from in- juries received by the explosion of a lantern. Miss Clara Eaton Cummings. Hun- newell professor of cryptogamic bot- any at Wellesley College, died recently in Concord, N. H., after an illness of several months. Jerome Bock, who tor the past fifty years has been a nurseryman in Bur- lington, la., died in that city on De- cember 22, at the age of 84. Three daughters and a son survive him. Patrick Smith, well known as a land- scape artist and gardener, died at his home in South Bethlehem, Pa., on December 28. Mr. Smith was born in County Fermanagh, Ireland, on March 7. 1S:>3, and for thirty-seven years has been a resident of South Bethlehem. INCORPORATED. A new company, of which D. Fuer- stenberg is president. Eugene Bern- heimer secretary and H. C. Geiger treasurer, has been formed under the name of The Florex Gardens, and fifty acres of land purchased at North Wales, Pa., 22 miles from Philadelphia. They have found that the damp atmos- phere from the Delaware river at Edgely, where the Floral Exchange greenhouses are located, is not con- ducive to the best growth of American Beauties, and they will grow them in this new location, where they expect to erect a house 150 feet wide in one span by 425 feet long, covering over one and a half acres, and stock it with 40,000 Beauties. The house will be of truss coiistruction. Tea roses will still be grown at Edgely. George Samtman, late of Myers & Samtman, will be superintendent of the new place. January 12, 1907 HORTICULTURE ^6 lAristocrat, (White Perfection and healthy. The quality i CHICAGO CARNATION CO. per I OU. I I ;erj Beaut if u I cerise, 1st delivery- $12. OO pe ■ We I the Leaderof al I carnations. Mar. Dj» J DI»l!i.«. ll»»«l Scarlet, $12.00 d rIOO. $100.00 per lOOO. 1160 nlQIng KOOOi lOO. $100.00perlOO , RauhrAalr I auienn *6.00 per lOO. $50.u0 per lOOO and many others and UClJIIICaiV UailSUII) ready n^w. There are no better cuttiniis than ouik. Stock is clean and healthy. The quality is guaranteed. Order irom reliable people and get what you want There is nothing too good for the llorist. We grow nothing bi.t best varieties. JOLIET, ILL. A. T. PYFER. Manage SEED TRADE. The New York Times' humorous ac- count of the encounter between Hon. John We.sley Gaines and William Wolff Smith and their "squirrel-house" chase of one another in the revolving doors until both were exhausted has been going the rounds of the country for the past two weeks. Ridicule has ever been a most potent weapon, and many bra^.en free seed supporters now resort to explanations and apologies to justify their advocacy of it. In short, they are on the defensive, and how long they will hold out depends on the vigor of the attack. Mr. Smith, in a communication to the New York Trib- une of the 5th inst., refers to a sug- gestion of Dr. Galloway of the Depart- ment of Agriculture, in which the doc- tor advocates a plan for spending the money which he seems to assume Con- gress is eager to appropriate. This shows that the doctor has seen a light, as a year ago he made himself ridicu- lous by telling the Agricultural Com- mittee of the House how necessary the Seed Bureau was in guiding and regu- lating the seedsmen of the country. As may be supposed, the numerous "Professors" in the Department are all actively opposed to its discontinu- ance and are doing more or less lobby- FLOWER SEEDS ASTER Queen of the Market The best variety tor early blooming Trade P«t. Oz. Dark Blue 20 .60 Light Ulue 20 .60 Pink 20 .00 Scarlet 20 .60 White 20 .60 Mixed 20 .60 P H LOX Choice New Crop Trade Pkt.Oz. Drummandi Dwarf Mixed .40 1 25 Orandiflora Tall Mixed . .20 .50 For a cumplete list of Phlox see our whole.sale list PETUNIA Selected from large well colored flowers which can be depended upon a Traoe Trade PIst. Pkt. Single Giants of California la niixturi' 30 .50 Single Dwarf Inimitable III luixiurt' for pois . .30 .50 Single Urandlflora Fringed In inixtuie 30 .50 Double hybridized and Fringed In mixture ."lOO st-eds. 7Sc., $1.50 per lono seeds Our wholesale price list contains a full variety of Petunias. Write for our special handy combina- tion order shett and catalogue of Ficujer Seeds Henry F. Michell Co. 1018 Market St.. PHItA., PA. SPECIMEN NURSERY STOCK Deciduous Trees and Shrubs. Evergreens. Rhododendrons, Azaleas, over one hundred (100) acres of the choicest varieties. SEND FOR PRICE LIST COTTAGE GARDENS CO. Queens, Lons Island, - New York John Waterer & Sons, kd^ AMERICAN NURSERY BAGSHOT, ENGLAND have the finest stock of recognized Mardy Rhododendrons, Azaleas, An- dromedas, high class Evergreens and specimen Conifers. Ask for special !lst •f plants grown for the American trade. John Waterer & Sons are the great exhibitors of Rhododendrons Ir London. ing as occasion gives them oppor- tunity. Batchelor's Seed Store, Utica, N. Y., has been incorporated with a capital of $5,000. The officers are; Charles F. Saul, Syracuse, N. Y., president; D. M. Ross, Syracuse, N. Y., secretary-treas- urer, and the directors are Judge Wra. M. Ross, Syracuse, N. Y., Charles F. Saul. Syracuse, N. Y., and A. C. Lang- don, Utica, N. Y. A new store has been rented and a prosperous and largely increased business may be safely predicted for the firm. A Correction. In seed trade notes in issue of De- cember 29, page 722, referring to the "man not afraid of worlv," the lines should read, "and to prove it he lay down with his hoe in a weedy corn- field," etc. Also in the first column the word "where" instead of "when" should follow Indianapolis. In the last column "energetic" should be "en- ergetically." CATALOGUES RECEIVED. Johnson Seed Company. Philadel- phia Pa. Garden and Farm Manual for 1907. Has a striking cover in col- ors and a very extensive and interest- ing novelty list. The same firm also sent out a wholesale price list for win- ter and spring of 1906-07. The Northampton Nurseries, North- ampton, Mass., Thomas Foulds, super- intendent. Descriptive catalogue of hardy ornamental shrubs and border plants. In a case which was tried in 1S9S, a man bought an orchid at an auction for £2L with a warranty that it was a "Cattleya Acklandiae alba, only known plant." It did not flower for two vf ars. and then produced not a white but a purple flower. The real value of the plant was 7-6. In an ac- tion for breach of warranty the judge found as a fact that if the orchid had been an actual alba it was at the time of sale worth £50; but that until it showed its real nature there was no probability that an orchid grower would give more than twenty guineas for it. Upon this finding it was held that the buyer was entitled to judg- ment for £50, and not merely the twenty guineas he had paid. STATEMENT OF PLANT IMPORTS. There were entered at the port of New York from December IS, 190C, to January 7, 1907, inclusive, the follow- ing plants, etc: From Holland— H. F. Darrow, 4 cs. plants, 11 bales seed; McHutchison & Co., 16 cs. plants; P. Ouwerkerk, 21 cs. trees; Stumpp & Walter Co., 22 bales flower seed; J. M. Thorburn & Co., 105 bales sundry seeds; Vaughan's Seed Store, 2 cs. roots. 16 bales seeds; sundry forwarders, 71 cs. plants, C cs. roots; sundry consignees. ." cs. plants, 1 cs. bulbs. From Belgium— H. H. Berger & Co., 5 cs. bulbs; McHutchison & Co., 16 cs. plants; Chas. F. Meyer, 5 cs. bulbs; Stumpp & Walter Co., 3 cs. plants; Vaughan's Seed Store, 2 cs. plants, 8 cs. bulbs; sundry forwarders. 5 cs. plants, 5 cs. bulbs. From France— C. C. Abel & Co., 17 pks. plants; H. F. Darrow, 22 cs. plants, 157 pkgs. seeds; McHutchison 6 Co., 70 cs. plants; sundry for- warders, 4,38 cs. plants. From Germany— H. F. Darrow, 2 cs. trees, 23 pkgs. seed. 31 cs. lily of the valley; P. Henderson & Co., 5 pkgs. seed; W. Hagemann & Co., 45 cs. lily of the valley; McHutchison & Co., 10 cs. lily of the valley; Chas. F. Meyer, 46 cs. lily of the valley; W. Taat, 73 cs. lily of the valley; J. M. Thorburn & Co., 34 cs. lily of the valley, 26 pkgs. seed; Vaughan's Seed Store, 40 cs. lily of the valley: to order. 105 cs. lily of the valley; sundry forwarders, 134 cs. lily of the valley, 1 cs. roses, 3 cs. plants. Steamer via Southampton: C. C. Abel & Co., .50 cs. plants; H. F. Dar- row, 51 cs. seeds; McHutchison & Co.. 43 cs. plants. 14 cs. trees; August Rolker's Sons, 55 cs. plants; Vaughan's Seed Store. 1 cs. vines; R. M. Ward & Co., 1 cs. roots; sundry forwarders, 13 cs. trees. 5 cs. plants; sundry con- signees, 21 cs. trees. The business of Anderson & Chris- unson. Short Hills. N. J., will here- after be conducted by J. F. Anderson. It is understood that a little later Mr. Christensen will locate and grow palms and ferns for the trade. 36 HORTICULTURE, January 12, I90t yVVV^;Vt»VVWt>VI<>»>W^^ ANNOUNCEMENT We have opened a WHOLESALE COMMISSION FLORISTS' DEPARTMENT in addition to our regular wholesale HVERGREtiNS and FLORISTS' SUPPLIES CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED HENRY M. ROBINSON & GO. 8, II and 15 Province St. p and 9 Chapman Place, Boston, Mass. See our Greenm Advart Isoment on page 70S. L. D. Te/epAone, Main 2B18 OUR CREDIT SYSTEM: ITS USES AND ABUSES. By S. S. Skldelsky. Read before tlie Flor- ists' Club of I'liiladelpUia Jau. 1, 1907. I deem it an honor as well as a privilege to address you upon a sub- ject that, it seems to me, has never received the consideration it merits, either at the hands of our numerous florist clubs or of our national society. It is no exaggeration to assert that there is no body of men, more honorable, more honest and straightforward than our florists. It is a noteworthy fact, one scarcely requiring any proof, that during the panic of 1893, when business condi- tions were most deplorable, when the stringency of the money market and the general stagnation and business depression were most appalling in their consequences, when the profes- sional calamity howlers and the un- scrupulous demagogues aired their theories to their hearts' content, thereby adding fresh oil to the already kindled fire of fear and discontent, when the so called "first laws" of self preservation began to assert them- selves in a manner that brought dis- aster and financial ruin to many a business house, our florists, as a body, be it said to their everlasting glory and credit, put their shoulders to the wheel that much the harder, never thinking of joining the procession of bankrupts. It is an actual fact — and I challenge anybody to disprove it — that there were less failures, in proportion, among the florists, either compulsory or otherwise, than among any other body of business men. I could easily name a number of florists, who during these memorable dark days, saw fit to deprive themselves and their families of things generally considered as absolute necessities, in order to meet their obligations. Men capable of such self sacrifice, men possessed of such moral stamina, of such business integrity and honesty of purpose need not hesitate inscribing their names upon the roll of honor. Perhaps Pope had some gardener in view when he said that "An honest man is the noblest work of God." Of course, there are exceptions, but of these later. That much for our honesty and business integrity. Can we claim as much for our business methods, or, to be more exact, for our credit system, as compared with that of other progressive business men? Hardly. While it is true that we are keeping pace with the times in many other respects, while we are advanc- ing steadily and uninterruptedly along lines of general progress, increasing our facilities, modernizing our stores and our greenhouses, improving our products, while we have been exchang- ing views and opinions as to the best methods of marketing our products, going even so far as to touch upon the ideal employer and employee, it has never occurred to us to consider seriously the means and ways and the best methods of modernizing our credit system. A question of moment- ous importance to our own interests, strange to say, seems to have escaped our attention. Viewed from whatever standpoint and whatever arguments we may bring to bear upon the subject, it is undeniably true that our credit system is in its primitive state, lack- ing those sound fundamental princi- ples which are at the base of every sound financial or industrial institu- tion. It is said of the late Marshall Field, the merchant prince of two gen- erations, that his first step, at the very outset of his brilliant business career, was to establish a sound credit system. A rule from which he never deviated and which, perhaps more than any other factor, was responsible lor and contributed so largely towards his colossal fortune, was to collect his outstanding accounts and to meet his own obligations upon . maturity. What is true of Marshall Field, the merchant prince, holds equally true of John Smith, once upon a time the struggling market gardener, whom we now see making rapid strides along the highway of progress. The reason? Easily explained: "I pay as I go," says Mr. Smith, "and in order to be able to do this, I collect all my ac- counts promptly". Simple enough in itself, yet a rule of this sort seems to constitute the cornerstone, the very foundation of one's success. "To pay as one goes" does not im- ply, however, spot cash transactions. Such a modus operandi is no longer tenable under our present business conditions. Nor is credit as such, to be despised or condemned on general principles. On the contrary, credit well regulated and judiciously used is a blessing and a privilege that can scarcely be overestimated. Were it not for this privilege, I venture to say, there are many among us to-day who should never have achieved the suc- cess they enjoy. How often do we hear of the man, who in years gone by had made his first start in life by building his first little greenhouse on a paltry few dollars, borrowed from either friend or shark, stocking it with a few geraniums and other truck, ob- tained on credit from some reputable establishment or other? If we trace the history of the successful florist of to-day, we can see at a glance that credit has in a large measure con- tributed towards his success. I say "in a large measure" advisedly, be- cause other qualifications, such as hard work, perseverance, will power and energy, were of equal importance as a means to his successful business career. I reiterate — credit is a privilege that is not to be despised by ciny business man, no matter how conservative in his enterprises or how determined to steer clear of debt. Broadly speaking, it is credit, inspired by confidence and backed by enterprise, that is respon- sible for the remarkable development of our natural resources — the wonder of the world. It is credit inspired by confidence, that is accountable for the prosperity which we enjoy to-day. Credit has been the means of launch- ing many a successful industry, giving employment to hundreds and thou- sands of men; credit has been the means of enabling many an individual to stem the tide of adversity and to rise to affluence and wealth. The struggling market gardener of a few jears ago should have never perhaps become the successful grower of to- day if it were not for that blessed privilege— credit. I will go further and say that credit has been the means whereby most of our modern, mam- moth greenhouse establishments have come into existence. Credit, coupled with hard work, energy and business integrity, has made it possible for the enterprising man of to-day to achieve his success in much less time than it took the florist of a generation ago by the slow "pay as you go" process in its literal sense. We are progressing so to speak, in a geometrical ratio, by leaps and bounds, as it were, no longer satis- fied to let "well enough alone", no longer content, like the immortal Micawber, to wait until something turns up. We must create our own oppor- tunities and we are doing it to our heart's content, thanks to that blessed privilege— credit. It there is anything to be turned up we are generally in- clined to take a hand in the turning process ourselves. We seem to real- ize that faint heart never won success; hence fear and hesitation no longer keep us in check. If we are deter- mined to "get there" it is seldom in- deed that we fail in our object. But all good things have their limi- tations, and what is beneficial or wholesome in some cases often pro- duces the contrary effect in others. Assuming that credit, well regulated and judiciously used, is a privilege. January 12, 1907 rt O K T I C U L t U R E I SOUTHERN WILD SMILAX LWe are booking orders now for futu and Beaven's Fadeless Sheet Moss. n jre delivery for Fancy Holly Wrll» for Samples. E. A. BEAVEN, Evergreen, Ala. that the strictly honorable and enter- prising business man cannot fail but make the most of. It becomes an ab- solute menace^and often to a business community at large — when placed at the disposal of the unscrupulous trick- ster. To illustrate my idea: I know of a florist in the West, doing a thriv- ing business, who seems to take espe- cial delight in defrauding his creditors. He buys everything in or out of sight, in Holland, Belgium or New Jersey, throwing his goods on the market at prices compared with which those of his legitimate competitors seem pro- hibitory. Here is a case of credit mis- applied, the result proving detrimental not only to the man sustaining a di- rect loss, but to the florist in the im- mediate vicinity as well. I will cite another case. There is a florist in one of the Middle States who makes it a practice to order every new seedling carnation in sight. Unlike the careful, ultra conservative grower who pays his bills and who, as a mat- ter of course, wants to know some- thing about the variety offered, the man I speak of orders indiscriminately on the principle of "something to gain and nothing to lose," never paying for the stock. The season following he offers rooted cuttings at a reduced price, underselling the very man he victimized, thus doing him a double injury. And yet, despite such in- stances (I could cite many others), despite the fact that tricksters, under the assumed names of florists, are en- croaching upon the legitimate trade in a manner most injurious to our common interests, in our anxiety to outdo our competitors, to swell our volume of business, we are inclined to take chances, we fail to discriminate, to draw the line most rigorously, as it needs to be drawn, between those worthy of our confidence and those who should be blacklisted in letters so large and conspicuous, that he who runs may read. ( 7^0 be coniinntd ) BOXES BOXES BOXES LIGHT WOOD CUT FlOWER BOXES Sizes in Stock p^j. j^^ 3 X i X 30 S4 00 3 X 5 X -44 4.50 3x7x31 4.50 6 X 6 X 24 6 80 4 X 1 2 X 24 9 00 6 X 12 X 24 10.50 6 X 12 X 30 12 50 5 X 13 X 36 14 00 6x 12x 36 15 00 6 X 15 X 42 20.00 6 X 15 X 48 23. OO Write for samples and prices in car load lots. GETMORE BOX FACTORY, Incorpora'ed, BELLEVILLF, ALA. The Park Floral Go. J. A. VALENTINE Pres. BOSTON FLORIST LEHER CO. Manufacturers of FLORISTS' LETTERS I This w^ooden box nicely stained and varniftlied, 18x30x12, made in two fcc- tions, one for each size letter, given away w^lth first order of 500 letters Block Letters, iH or 2 inch size per 100, $2. Script Letters, 3. Fastener with each letter or word. Used by leading florists evciywhere and for ssile by all wholesale floribts and supply dealers N. r. HcCARTnv, Hanager 66 Pearl Street, BOSTON, MASS. JOHN BREITMEYER'S ^=SONS^= Cor. Miami and Qratiot Aves, DETROIT, MICH. Artistic Designs . . . High Grade Cut Blooms We cover all Michigan points and ^ood aectioni of Ohio, Indiana and Canada P.J. HAUSWIRTH Temporarily Located at- DENVER, COLORADO 13 Congress Street CHICAGO AUDITORIUM ANNEX Tel. Harrison 585 SAMUEL MURRAY Florist Coates House Conservatory 101? BROADWAY, KANSAS CITY, HO Both 'Phnrcs 2670 Mafn FRED C. WEBER FLOniST OLIVE STREET SI. LUUlSy iuOt Established 1873 Lone Distance Phone Bell Lladell <7( WILLIAM L.ROCK Flower Co. KA.NSA.S CITY, - MO. will carefully execute orders for Kansas City and any town in Mi souri or Kansas. IHave You Read the Advertisements this Week? Florists Out of Town Taking orders for delivery In New York City or Vicinity can have them filled In best manner and specially delivered by Thomas Young, Jr. 41 W. 28th Street, New York ALEX. McCONNELL 571 Fifth Ave.. New York City Telegraphic orders forwarded to anT part of the United States, Canada, and an principal cities of Europe. Orders transferred or entrusted \>j the trade to our selection for dellvenr on steam- ships or elsewhere reeelre special attention. Telephone Calls, 340 and 341 38tli St. Cable Address, ALEXCORNELL YOUNG & NUGENT 42 West 28 St., NEW YORK "FLOWERS BY TELEGRAPH " WASHINGTON, D. C. GUDE BROSCO fLORISTS 1214 r 9T.NW WAaUJt««TON,OC QUDE'5 Geo. H. Cooke FLORIST Connecticut Avenue and L Street WASHINQTON. D. C. William J. Smyth FLORIST Cor. Mic^^g:an Ave. and 31st St„ CHICAGO We sliip to all points in Illinois and Iowa. Phones : Douglas 744, Douglas 523, Douglas 740 B "^ I« E> S Flowers or Design Work DELIVERED IN ALBANY AND VICINITY ON TELEGRAPHIC ORDER. It NORTH PEARL ST., ALBANY. W.Y. Theodore lYIiller FLORIST LongDlitBac;epbrol«pls VVhltiuaul. For pa>:e see List of Advertisers. H. N. Eaton, So. Sudbury, Mass. Boston Ferns. For page see List of Advertisers. F. R. Plerson Co., Tarrytown, N. T. Tarrytown Fern. For page see List of AdTertlsers. B. W. Breed, 94 Prescott St., Clinton, Mass. FLORAL PHOTOGRAPHS. Floral Pbotographs. Bowery, New Yort. Foley's 226-228 1-2 FLORISTS' FERTILIZER. Pulverized Manure Co., 31 Union Stock Yards, Chicago. Sheep Manure, Wizard Brand. FLORISTS' LETTERS. Bosion Florist Letter Co., 84 Hawley St., Boston, Mass. For page see List of AdTertlsers. U. A. Suttaerlaud Co., 34 Hawley St., Boston, Mass. For page !"■>■ List of Advertisers. FLORISTS' SUPPLIES. N. F. McCarthy & Co., 84 Hawley St.. Boston, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers M. M. KoblUBOU & Co.. 8-11 Province 81.. Boston, Mass. For pasre see List of Advertisers rue Kervau Co., 2U W. 27th St., i\ > Decorative Evergreens. For page see List of Atlvertlserw Keed & Keller, 122 W. 25th St.. New Yorli. Kor p;iee sfe Li.st of Advertisers. J. B. Murdoch & Co.. 545 Uberty St. Pittsburg. Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. J. Stern & Co., 1928 Germantown Ave., Philadelphia. For page see List of Advertisers. H. Bayersdorfer & Co., 1129 Arch St., Philadelphia. For page see List of Advertlsera. FLORISTS' WAGONS. Edward Hlgglns, 1 W. 28th St.. N. Y. For page see List of Advertlsera. FLOWERS BY TELEGRAPH. Alex. McConnell, New York. For page see List of Advertlsera Fred C. Weber, 4326-28 Olive St., St. Louis. Mo. Fnr page see List of Advertlaers. J. Breltmeyer's Sons, Miami & Gratiot Aves., Detroit, Mich. For page see List of Advertisers. rhoB. Young, Jr., 41 W. 28th St., New -fork. For page see List of Advertisers. Eyres, 11 N. Pearl St.. Albany. N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. leorge H. Cooke, Washington, D. C. For pnge see T.lst of Ativertisers Gude Bros. Co., 1214 F St.. Washington. D. C. For page see T.lst of Adverrfwerw Samuel Murray, 1017 Broadway, Kansas City. Mo. For page see List of Advertisers. Tonog & Nugent. 42 W. 28th St., New York. For page see List of Adrertlsers. Theodore Miller. 48.S2 Delmar Bvd., St. Lnuls. Mo. For page see List of Advertisers. P. J. Hanswirth (temporary adrlress) 13 Congress St.. Chicago. For page see List of Advertisers. William J. Smvth. Michigan AvT&^Slst St., Chicago. For pnsre see List of Advertisers. Wm. H. Rock Flower Co.. Kansas City, Mo. For page see List of Advertisers. I'ark Flornl Co.. Denver. Coio. For page see Li.st of Advertisers. FLOWER POTS. W TT Frncsf 2«th nnrl M S!f» . Wnshlnefon D C For p.Tge see T.i«t of Advenlf-.^rs. FLOWER POTS— Continued. A. H. Hews & Co., Cambridge, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. Uimuger Bros., Ft. Edward. Sl Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Syracuse Red Pots. Syracuse Pottery Co., Syracuse, N. T. For page see List of Advertlsera. GALAX. N. F. McCarthy & Co., 84 Hawley St, Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. a. M. Robinson & Co., 8-11 Province St., Boston. For page see r.,ist of Advertisers. Michigan Cut Flower Co., Detroit. For page see List of Advertisers. N. Lecakes & Co., 53 W. 28th St., N. T. For page sec List of Advertisers. Caldwell the Woodsman Decorating Co., Evergreen, Ala. For page see List of Advertisers. GERANIUMS. R. Vincent, Jr. & Son, White Marsh, Md. For page see List of Advertisers. GLADIOLI. Arthar Cowee, Meadowvale Farm, Berlin, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Gladioli. C. Betsoher. Canal Dover. O. GLASS. Boston Plate & Window Glass Co., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. GLAZING POINT. H. A. Ureer. Philadelphia, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. GREENHOUSE BUILDING MATE- RIAL. Lord & Buruham Co., 1133 Broadway, New York. For page aee List of Advertlsera. Plerson U-Bar Co., 1 Madison Square, New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Hltchlngs & Co., 1170 Broadway, New York. For page see List of Advertisers. A. T. StearuB Lumber Co.. Neponset, Boston. For page pee List of Advertisers. Klug Construction Co., N. Tonawanda, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. J. C. Monlnger Co.. 117 East Blackhawk St., Chicago, Hi. For page see List of Advertisers. Weathered Co., Box 789, New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Foley Mfg. Co., 471 W. 22nd St., Chicago. For page see List of Advertisers. HARDY FERNS AND SUPPLIES. N. F. McCarthy & Co., 84 Hawley St., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. H. M. Robinson & Co.. 8-11 Province St., Boston, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers The Kervan Co., 20 W. 27th St.. New York. For p.lge spp T,i«t nf Advertisers. Michigan Cnt Flower Co.. 38 and 40 Miami Ave., Detroit. Mich.. Wra. Dilger. Mgr. Fancy Ferns. For page see T.lst of Advertisers. E. A. Beaven, Evergreen, Ala. Fadeless Sheet Moss. For p.nee see List of Advertisers. N. Lecakes & Co., 53 W. 28th St.. N. Y. For page see List of Advertlsera. Elardy out ferns, dale, Mass. HARDY PERENNIALS. M. H. Walsh, Woods Hole. Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. L. B. Brague, Hlns- HEATING APPARATUS. Lord & Burnham Co., 1133 Broadway. New York. For page see List of Advertisers rierson U-Bar Co., 1 Madison Square. New York. For pnee see List of Advertisers Hltchlngs & Co.. 1170 Broadway! New York. For pnge see List of Advertisers John A Scollav 7S * 75 Myrtle Are.. Brooklvn. \ Y. For page see List of Advertisers. HEATING APPARATUS— Continued. Gurney Heater Mfg. Co., 188-2UU Franklin St., Cor. Pearl, Boston, Mass. For page aee List of AdvertlBers. Kroeschell Bros., 35 Erie St., Chicagu. For page see List of Advertisers. HORICUM. Hammond's P. & S. S. Works, FlshklU-on- Hudson, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. HOT-BED SASH. The A. T. Stearns Lumber Co., Neponset, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. Hltchlngs & Co.. 1170 Broadway, N. y! For page see List of Advertisers. Lord & Burnham Co., 1133 Broadway, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. JAPANESE PLANTS. Tokohama Nurseries. 31 Barclay St., N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. KENTIAS. Godfrey Aschmanu, 1012 Ontario St., Philadelphia. For page see List of Advertisers. A. Leuthy & Co., Rosllndale, Mass. For page see List of Advertlsera. LEADING RETAIL FLORISTS. Alex. McConnell. New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Thomaa Young, Jr., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Fred C. Weber, 4326 Olive St., St. Loula, M*. For page see List of Advertisers J. Breltmeyer's ijona, Detroit, Mien. For page see List of Advertlsera. George H. Cooke, Washington, D. C. For page aee List of Advertiaers. Samuel Murray, 1U17 Broadway, Kansas City, Mo. For page see List of Advertisers. Gude Bros. Co., 1214 F St., Washington, D. C. For page see List of Advertisers. Eyres, 11 N. Pearl St., Albany, N. Y. For page see List of A.dvertl3ers. Young & Nugent, 42 W. 28 St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Mills, the Florist, Jacksonville, Fla. Telegraph or mall orders promptly filled. Long distance telephone connections. Theodore Miller, 4832 Delmar Bvd., St. Louis, Mo. For page see List of Advertlsera. P. J. Hauswlrth (temporary address) 13 Congress St.. Chicago. For page see List of Advertisers. William J. Smyth.^Mlchlg^Av. & 3lBt St., Chicago. For page see List of Advertlsera. Wm. H. Rock Flower Co., Kansas City, Mo. For page see List of Advertisers. Park Floral Co., Denver, Coio. For page see List of Advertlsera. NICO-FUME. Ky. Tobacco Product Co.. LoulsTllle, Ky. NICOTEEN APHIS PUNK. Nicotine Mfg. Co., St. Louis, Mo. For page see List of Advertisers. NURSERY stock! John Waterer & Sous, Ld., .American Nurserv, Bagshot, England. For page see List of Advertisers. Cottage Gardens Co., Queena, N. Y. Specimen Nursery Stock. For page see List of Advertlsera. ORCHID PLANTS. Lager & Hurrell, Summit, N. J. For page sec List of Advertisers. Sander, St. Albans, England. Importer.s, Exporters, Growers, Hybridists. I*or page sec List of Advertisers. Julius Roehrs Co., Rutherford. N. J. For pnge see List of Advertisers. (^arrlllo & Baldwin, Seeaucus, N. J. For pnge see List of Advertlsera. A Held. 11-19 William St.. New York. Orchids for Spring Delivery. For pnge s'e List of Advertisers. PALMS. A. Leuthy & Co.. Rosllndale. Mass. For page see List of Advertlsera. 44 horticulture: January 12, 1907 PATENTS. Siegers & Slggers, Washington, D. C. For page see List of Advertlgers. PEONIES. Edward Swayne, West Chester, P«. For page see^ Llst_of Adrertlsers^ PeonieB,^ 1200 sorts. Greatest list any- where. C. Betscher, Canal Dover, JJhlo. POT HANGERS. Pot hangerb, Kramer's $1 doz by •xp., $1.2.5 by mall. 1. N. Kramer & Sou, Cedar Rapids. la. — PRIVET. 250,000 Califoruia privet, all sizes. Send for trade list. Valdesian Nurseries, Bostlc, N. C. ^_^ PRUNING SHEARS. Rhodes Mfg. Co., Grand Rapids, Mich. For page see Llst^f^Advertiaers^^ RHODODENDRONS. John Waterer & Sous, Ltd., American Nursery, Bagshot, Eng. For page see List of Advertisers. ROSES. M H Walsh, Woods Hole, Mass. Hardy 'Roses, H. T. Hoses and Ramblers. For page^see List of Advertisers^ Basaett & VVashburu, Hinsdale, 111. Rooted Cuttings of Kalserln, Pres. Carnot, La Detroit. For page see LUt of Advertisers. Paul Niehofl', Lehlghton, Pa. Ituse Aurura. For page see List of Advertisers. Baby Rambler roses, flue dormant stuck, one year, *12 per imj, :; 1-4-iu. pot plants, extra well roolud, $4 per 100, *ao per M. Orders booked for deli\ ery now ur any time up to the lute spring. Samples free. Brown Brothera Company, Rochester, N;^ SEEDS. ~ T. J. Grey & Co., 32 So. Market St. Boston, Mass. For page see J^t of Advertisers. Joseph Breck & Sons, 51 and 52 N. Market St., Boston, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. ■ W Atlee Burpee & Co., Philadelphia. For page see List of Advertisers. J. M Thorburn & Co., 33 Barclay St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. A T. Boddlngton, 342 W. 14th St.. N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. H. F. Mlcheil" Co., 1017 Market St. Philadelphia, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. James Vlck's Sons. Rochester, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. W W Rawson & Co., 5 Union St., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. Hjalmar Hartmann & Co., i2 Stormgade, Copenhagen, Denmark. Cauliflower and Cabbage Seed. For page see List of Advertisers. Rlckards Bros., 37 East 19th St. New York. For page see List of Advertisers- Johnson Seed Co.," 217 Market Street, Philadelphia. For page see List of Advertisers. Conrad Appel, Darmstadt, Germany, Es- tab. 1789. High Grade Grass, Clover, and Tree Seeds. SHEEP MANURE. Pulverized Manure Co., 31 Union Stock Yards, Chicago. Wizard Brand. SHEET MOSS. E. A. Beaven, Evergreen, Ala. For page see List of Advertisers. SPHAGNUM MOSS. Live Sphagnum moss, orchid peat and orchid 1 askets always on hand. Lager & Hurrell, Summit. N. J. ^ Fresh, clean, 5 hbl. bale. $1.25: 2 bales, $2.25: 5 bales. $5.00; 10 bales. $9.50. Cash H. R. Akers, Chatsworth, N. J. SPIRAEA. J. M. Thorburn & Co.. New York. For page see List of Advertisers. H.np'. Mlrheif Co^ Phllndelphia. For page see List of Adifertisers. SPIRAEA — Continued. F. R. Plerson Co., Tarrytown-on-Hudson, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. STEAM TRAP. E. Hlppard, Youngstown, O. For page see List of Advertisers. SEEDS. Mass. TOMATO Wm. Sim, CUftondale, Comet Tomato. For page see List of Advertisers. VENTILATING APPARATUS. Lord & Burnham Co. 1133 Broadway, New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Plerson U-Bar Co., 1 Madison Sq., N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Hltchings & Co., 1170 Broadway, N. Y. For page see List of_ Advertisers^ John A. Scollay," 73-75~My rtle^AveT, Brooklyn, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Weathered Co., 46 and 48 Marlon St., N. T. For page see List of Advertisers. Foley Mfg. Co.. 471 W. 22nd St., Chicago. For page see List of Advertisers. J. C. Monlnger Co., 421 Hawthorne Ave., Chicago. The Chicago Lifter. VIOLETS. H. k. Carlton, Wllloughby, O. Violet, Gov. Herrlck. For page see List of Advertisers. WILD SMILAX. E. A. Beaven, Evergreen, Ala. Southern Smllaz. For page see List of Advertisers. Caldwell the Woodsman Decorating Co., Evergreen, Ala. For page see List of Advertisers. WIREWORK. Reed & Keller, 122 W. 25th St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Wlrework. Write for our catalogae Holton & Hunkel Co., Milwaukee, Wis. The "Just Right" kind. Send for price list. Frank W. Ball, 31 fiast Third Street, Cincinnati. O. WHOLESALE FLORISTS. Boston. N. F. McCarthy & Co., 84 Hawley St., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. H. M. Robinson & Co., 15 Province St., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. George A.~SutherIand Co., 34 Hawley St., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. Welch Bros., 226 Devonshire St.. Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. Buffalo. Wm. F. Kasting, 383-87 Blllcott St., Buf- falo. N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Chicago. Chas. W. McKellar, 51 Wabash Av., Chicago. For p&ge see List of Advertisers. Peter Relnberg, 51 Wabash Av., Chicago. For page see List of Advertisers. A. L. Randall Co., 19-21 Randolph St., Chicago. For page see List of Advertisers. E. F. Wlnterson Co., 45-49 Wabash Ave., Chicago. For page see List of Ad^'ertlsers. I'oen mann Bros. Co., 35 Randolph St., Chicago. P'nr pree see List of Advertisers. Detroit. Michigan Cut Flower Exchange, 38 & 40 Miami Av. Wm. Dllger, mgr. For page see List of Advertisers. New Jersey. Charles H. Totty, Madison, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. WHOLESALE FLORISTS— Continued New York. For page see List of Advertisers. J. K. Allen, 106 W. 28th St., New York. Wm. Stuart Allen Co., 53 W. 28th St, New York. C. W. Eberman, 53 W. 30th St., New York. J. S. Fenrlch, 110 W. 28th St., New York. Ford Bros., 48 West 28th St., New York. H. E. Froment, 57 W. 28th St., New York. Alex. J. Guttman, 43 West 28Ih St. E. C. Horan, 55 West 28th St., New York. Philip F. Kessler, 55 W. 26th St., New York. A. H. Langjahr, 55 W. 28th St.. New York. James McManns, 42 wr^th St.. New York. Chas. Mlllang, 50 West 29th St., New York. John 1. Raynor, 49 W. 28th St., New York. W. F. Sheridan. 39 W. 28th St., New York. Traendly & Schenck, 44 W. 28th St., New York. A. L. Young & Co., 54 W. 28th St., N. Y. John Young, 51 W 28th St., New York. Philadelphia. . W. E. McKlsslck, 1221 Filbert St., Phlla- delpbia. Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. Leo Nlessen Co., 1217 Arch St., Phila- delphia, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. The S. S. Pennock-Meehan Co., 1608-18 Ludlow St., Philadelphia, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers- Edward Reld, 1526 Ranstead St., Phlladel- phla. Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. Pittsburg. J^ B. Murdoch & Co., 545 Liberty St, Pittsburg, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. Pittsburg FIorlst^TExchange, 228"Dramond St.. Pittsburg. Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. New Offers in This Issue. ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS NANUS SEED. Rickards Bros., 37 E. 19th St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. ASTER, PHLOX, PETUNIA SEEDS. H. F. Michell Co.. Philadelphia. For page see List of Advertisers. AUCTION SALE WAGONS, HORSES, ETC. Charles Mlllang, 3 W. 2Sth St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. BEGONIAS. Wm. Elliott & Sons. 201 Fulton St.. New York. For page see List of Advertisers. GALAX LEAVES. J. N. Pritohard. Elk Park, N. C. B'or page see List of Advertisers. JANUARY DISCOUNT ON SUP- PLIES. J. Stern & Co., 125 N. 10th St.. Phlla. For page see Ijlst of Advertisers. FLOWER LIGHT WOOD CUT BOXES. Getmoro Box Factory, Inr.. Belleville. Ala. For page see List of Advertisers. NEPHROLEPIS WHITMANII AND ELEGANTISSIMA. P. R. Quinlan, Syracuse, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. SUPERB DOUBLE PETUNIA SEED; QUARTERLY WHOLESALE LIST. Hi'iuy A. nropr. Pliiladelphla. For page see List of Advertisers. WHITE LILACS, CUT BLOOMS. A. L. Randall Co., Ohleagn. Til. For page see List of Advertisers. January 12, 1907 HORTICULTURE 45 CRAFT AND CRAFTSMAN. All address before the Gardeners' and Flor- ists' Club o£ Boston, by W. H. Wytnai:. (Continued from Page 733.) The possibilities that lie in a block of marble are seen to those only who have eyes to see. In that block of marble the sculptor sees, in dim out- line, a form; it grows more beautiful as he meditates, until, at last, a crea- tion of graceful mould and of angelic expression stands visible to the eye, for the liberation of which he devotes his energies. Days lengthen Into months and months into years; but he is unmindful of them so intent is he on his work. No; that is not the word, — it is work, but that does not express it. It is rather the giving expression of himself — it is a travail of soul, a mental birth. The product of his genius is almost a thing of life. It was in the block of marble, was it? Yes and no. To the one man, yes, to the other man, no. More ex- actly, it was in the mind of the one. it was not in the mind of the other, until the one had revealed it to the other. So it must be in every field of human activity — the boy, yes, the man, must see visions and dream dreams, always with his eyes open. The mer- chant lived in that poor boy we saw some years ago back there on the farm. We did not see him — the mer- chant— but the boy we saw was look- ing him squarely in the face all the while. We saw the boy, — it was Abe, or Jim or Dan — but Abe saw Abraham Lincoln (and as a young man he con- fessed as much) striking the shackles from million of slaves. Jim saw James Garfield meeting the unexpected In whatever tirrn it took; the spirit was living within him waiting for the occasion. The occasion came and he was there, because Jim was acquainted with James and knew he could be de- pended upon in an emergency. The old saying is quite true, "the boy is father of the man". The principle holds good in every craft or avocation in life, and it holds good because it is true, and only because it is true. The man who would succeed in this department of human activity must understand well the external elements with which he has to deal: he must see the possibilities vested in a tiny seed — the possibilities in a stretch of wild unbroken landscape or a mound of broken rocks. The gardener must have the imagination of the poet, the fine discrimination of the artist. He must not only produce the material, but he must see that the material is arranged so that there shall be no "war among the roses" — no clashing among the flowers. We have all been in gardens where there was a pro- fusion of beautiful flowers, looked at individually, and yet there was, in reality, little if anything, to admire. On the other hand we have visited gardens where there were only a limited number of plants, of very com- mon sorts, and we were enchanted by them; common everyday plants and flowers— but so beautiful! They all seemed made for each other, aud were so arranged that they were a har- monious feature of the landscape, each one doing duty to the whole. We have not far to look for the reason for all this. It is that which In one woman makes her never well- dressed even if she is clothed in silks and adorned with diamonds. It is that which makes another woman well- dressed even if the fabric grew in the fields of Alabama, and was woven in Lawrence, and unadorned with pearls. On this line we might continue in- definitely; but it is not necessary. Is it necessary for me to say that the shepherd must love his sheep — the gun- ner must love his gun and the plants- man must love his plants. Let us now turn from the work to the workman himself. The sordid question of dol- lars and cents concerns all of us; for food, shelter and raiment we must have. But the man who never gets above and beyond the money stand- point of his calling never gets far to- ward success in the highest degree. It is the man who becomes engrossed in his work and thinks not of the pay, who is doubly paid. The genius in his craft is the man who has so much in his soul seeking expression that, work hard as he may, he never quite catches up with himself. There is more yet seeking expression and he rejoices at every new day for the opportunity of working out that which is pleading for expression from within. A sense of duty well done is in itself a rich re- ward, and he who does his full duty is sure of substantial remuneration. Elbert Hubbard says "Folks who never do any more than they get paid for, never get paid for any more than they do." Look over the whole catalogue of trades and professions and tell me which one has a broader range of sub- jects than has your calling. Contrast your breadth of vision with that of those who toil in our factories. The factory operative stands before a ma- chine year after year doing the same thing, no better, no faster, than he could do it at the end of the first six months of his service there. His move- ments are almost as automatic as are those of the machine, of which he seems to be almost a part. Dangers are so many that his mind must be constantly on his work. He cannot think of other things. Not so witli you — your work invites thought deep, long-continued and profound. The book of nature always open before us invites our thought. And the more thoroughly we read out the thought of nature, the more nearly right we are doing our work. But it must not be forgotten that nature reveals no secrets to those who think they know it all. Victory gives fresh zest to the victor on every field of conflict. And so as thoughtful men advance they find no day hanging heavily on their hands— they are borne on by a mighty rushing tide of events. The days are all too short — the seasons pass too quickly. The man had been toiling but he knew it not. for he had not watched the hands on the dial, but nature for her secrets— thinking after God his thoughts. Such craftsmen may grow infirm of body because of advancing years; but never does the man grow old. He grows rich and reverent and profound. Hundreds of such noblemen we have seen. No priest at the altar deals with anything purer than the flowers — the handiwork of God — and he who has part in their creation should feel the dignity of his calling so that none should be found more childlike in straight-forward simplicity than he. We must not forget that there are some exceptions, and in some instances, as in Latin, sometimes we thought the exceptions were more general than the rules. How out of place a man of low designs and un- bridled passions in a bower of fragrant flowers. How a man of coarse un- wholesome speech disfigures the land- scape. The true man sees purity in the dew-drops, hears music in the wind as it plays in the branches above his head, and breathes the fragrance of the flowers The craft elevates, refines and ennob- les the craftsman in this your chosen field; it cannot be otherwise. Let me be not misunderstood; I am speaking of the real craftsman— the man inside the clothes we see — whom the world can never see only as he is revealed by the work which he does. It may not be true of all gardeners or of all florists that they are pure in char- acter, chaste in speech and temperate in habit, but it is true of many of them. They are among nature's noblemen. Not all who paint pictures are artists; not all who build houses are architects; not all who play on musical instruments are musicians; but those who paint pictures that sur- vive are artists; those who design massive structures, which combine strength, grace, and beauty for the happiness and convenience of man, are architects; and those who compel the organ to give forth such melodious sounds as to convulse our natures and make the best there is in us war with the worst there is in us, are musicians. What great work of art can the world produce that was inspired by the sor- did stuff we call dollars? Not one. The inspiration came from a higher plane. When once a man becomes absorbed in some great and noble un- dertaking, he wakes to a realization of the fact that he is experiencing the happiest moment of his life. Business is not all sordid and mean. It is what we make it. Your craft is, in char- acter, what you make it. The highest ideal known to man is service. He who serves his fellows most faith- fully is himself most faithfully served. He that sows sparingly reaps spar- ingly. And in closing let us look for a brief moment at the scope of your labors. You may possibly have moments whc-n you take a narrow viev/ of the worth of your calling. You may see the fiowers wither and decay, the vegetables eaten and gone, and you may say there is no permanent value as a result of your toil. But if that were all, it was no mean thing. The fiowers served their purpose, they gladdened human hearts, they brought sunshine into many a sick chamber. The vegetables you produced gave nourishment and health to busy work- ers of hand and brain. Their work could not have been done as well but for your work. This is the near view of the situation. There is a broader outlook. Coming generations will eat fruit from the trees your hands have planted long years after you are gone. Thousands and tens of thousands of earth's weary sons and daughters will sit beneath the strong arms of the oaks and the elms and the maples that you have planted and refresh their wearied bodies. Happy child life will voice a psalm of praise to their tm- known benefactor. Soon your name may be forgotten 46 HORTICULTURE January 12, 1907 but your work will long remain. In a measure it will be true of you as It was of those who fell at Gettysburg, ■whose great work was summed up in a few well-chosen words by President Lincoln, "In a large sense we cannot dedicate, we cannot consecrate, we cannot hallow this ground. The lirave men living and dead, who struggled here, have consecrated it far above our power to add or detract. The world will little note nor long re- member what we say here, but it can never forget what they did here." But this is not all, trees, like fruits and flowers, have their day. The end comes sometime. The fashion of this world changes. Is there nothing more permanent that you have done? Yes, for many of you have changed the very face of nature. You have taken a rough unsightly stretch of country and converted it into a veritable para- dise of beauty. With pick and shovel, instead of the palette and brush you have wrought out a picture, a dream of beauty, which will be more and more highly prized by men and women for a thousand generations. But does not this mark the end of the sphere ol influence of your craft? By no means. The great soul of the artist lives for- ever in the souls of men inspired by Send ottitr business direct to Washington. Saves time and insures better service. Personal altentl^n guaranteed. Twenty-five years' active service. SPECIALTY: "Working on the Failures of Others." SIGGERS & SIGGERS PATENT L.WVYEKS Box 9, National Union Building Washington, D. C. his touch. Shakespeare said, "The evil men do lives after them, while the good is oft interred with their bones," and as truthfully can it bo said of great and good men in every walk in life that the */')(;(/ men do lives after them. Your life and mine in the final analysis will be worth just what good we can do, the service we can render in our time. This is the great goal of life, the prize to be coveted, the end to be sought. MAMWIAAItMfWWWMA/MMAMIIAnAm STANDARD FLOWER POTS PackeH in small crates, easy to handle. Price per crate Price per crate 1500210. 1500 9 5i pots in crate $4 88 " " 5-25 " e.oo I20 7 in. pots in crate $4. 20 60 8 '* " 3.00 HAND MADE 10003 800 3M 5004 3=05 1446 " 5-8o " '* 4.50 " 4.51 " .16 48 9 in. pots in crate $3.60 48 10 •' " 4.80 24 11 " " 3.60 24 la " " 4.80 12 14 " *' 4.80 6 16 " " 4.50 Seed pans, same price as pots. Send for price list of Cylinders for Cut flowers, Hanging Baskets, Lawn Vases etc. Ten per cent, off for- ash with ordur. -Vddress Hilflngrer Br(»s.,Pottery,Fort Edward. N.Y. August Rolkeri Sons, Agts., 31 Barclay St., N. T. City. FLORISTS' WAGONS FOR SALE Three florists' open wagons, three florists' lop wagons and three sets of harnesses. Can be seen at 1 West 28 St., New York. EDWARD HICCINS. LIST OF PATENTS. Issued December 25, 1906. 839,423. Trellis. James Richardson, Buckhannon, W. Va., as- signor of one-half to C. I. Parnsworth, Buckhannon, W. Va. 839,763. Draft Equalizer. William A. Hutchens, Eldora, Iowa. 839,308. Weeding Attachment for Corn Cultivators. Henry R. Nel- son, Walnut Grove, Minn. 839,310. Weeder-Tooth. Henry R. Nelson, Walnut Grove, Minn. 839,472. Corn Harvester. James E. Goodhue, St. ChaNes, 111. 839,532. Seeding Attachment for Plows. Frank P. Wilhelm, Potosi, Wis. 839,122. Sulky Plow. Irene Desy, Lewiston, Mont., assignor of one-fourth to Daniel M. Crowley and one-fourth to George M. Stone, Lewis- ton, Mont. Issued January 1, 1907. 839.800. Folding Harrow. Francis Adix, Boone, Iowa. 839.801. Rider Attachment for Har- rows. Francis Adix. Boone, lov/a. 8.39,810. Weed Exterminator. Edward F. Cameron, Helena, Monf. 839,811. Hoze Nozzle. Frank J. Christ- man, Syracuse, N. Y., as- signor to John R. Clancy, Syracuse, N. Y. 839,887. Harrow. Eugene H. Peters, Benton Harbor, Mich. 839,968. Frame Construction for Side Delivery Rakes. Herbert B Sperry, Springfield. Ohio, assignor to Inter- national Harvester Co., a Corporation of New Jersey. 840,229. Thinner. William B. Moss. Lancaster^ Ky. 839,274. Seed-Planter and Fertilizer Distributer. Flem H. Weaver, Griffin, Ga., as- signor of one-tbird to Ernest E. Wolcott, one- third to Henry H. Geiger, and one-third to Thomas J. Brooks. Griffin. Ga. 840,320. Side Delivery Buncher, Nel- son G. Hanna, Center Township, Howard County, Ind., assignor of three- eighths to Virgil H. Lock- wood. Indianapolis, Ind. WANTS, FOR SALE, ETC. Adver.isements in this column one cent a word. Initials count as words. Cash wiih order. AUCTION SALE Tlu- uiiiliTsimii'd will sell "U Tluirsda.v, Jaimar.v 17tb. ItHIT. at 1U.30 o'clock in the foi'cuoon. Owing tti a cUanse from horse to elec- tric power. I have i-onehided to dispose of the entire contents of m.v stable consisting of the following stock and plant, to wit: Ten business horses; 8 delivery wagons; 2 double sets of harness; 0 single sets of harness; 2 sets of i-oad harness; 1 fast trot- ting mare, record 2.14 1-4; 1 bay road mare. Standard Bred; 1 pair of spotted ponies, wagon and harness; 1 l>rown saddle horse; 3 surreys; 1 natural wood trap; 3 runabouts; 1 depot wagon, new sulky built by Toomey; 1 Brewster brougham. All carriages have rubber tfres. A lot of wagon and stable blankets, halters and stable utensils, etc. The above mentioned stock and plant will be sold at public auction at the stable in the rear of No. 2,"pii Fifth Avenue, known as No. 'A West •-'Sth Street, Borough of Manhattan, New York City. By order of CHARLES MILL- .\N(i. iFloristi. SAMUEL NEWWITTER, Auctioneer 280 Broadway, Manhattan Borough. NEW YORK CITY FOR SALE-GreenHouse Pipe 4-In. boiler tubes, second hand, in fine condition, absolutely free from scale and with euds cut square. Sample and prices on application. Kroeschell Bros. Co., 35 Erie St., Chicago. KOR SALE— One thousand Lorillard to- mato plants ready to ship in four inch pots at $3.00 a hundred. Plants arc O. K. for an early Spring crop. Cash please. D. B. Kroninger, Emaus, Pa. POSITIONS WANTED for head garden- ers .ind assistants; for further Information apply 10 W. W. Rawson & Co., 5 Union St., Boston, Mass. SEEDSMEN, we have an opening for order and counter hands who are experi- enced. Wm. Elliott & Sons, 201 Fulton St., New York. SITUATION WANTED by single man 2G years old, experience in out door garden- ing, and thorough knowledge of laying out large estates and general landscape work. Address E. Jauger. care W. Jauger, 657 E. 1.5IJ Street. New York City. SITUATION WANTED — Private place preferred as head gardener. Married; two children; good reference. A. N., care R- & J. Farquhar Co.. Boston. WANTED — An assistant for a private place, one with a good general knowledge of greenhouse work, and an intelligent worker. State nationality, age, etc. Wages S55.00 per month. Address in first In- stance Nox, HORTICULTURE, 11 Hamil- ton _PIaee. Boston. "WANTED — An all round greenhouse man who understands growing carnations and bedding stock, etc. Give references, wages required and full particulars. Married man preferred. Address Cha.s. H. Green, Spen- cer, Mass. WANTED— 2nn Ulrich Brunner plants ready to put into house at once. State price and particulars. C. G., care HOR- TICULTURE, 9th and Market Sts., Phlla, January 12, 1907 HORTICULTURE, 47 !v.-22.«^ 57". For FRE-E^C^TfiLOqUE. VE.HJ\Lf^TmQ F/TT/ZidS ,. If you are having ilelay in get- ting your roof material, send your orders TO US and don't be in trouble. We will handle any order in the time agreed. Try us. FOLEY MANUFACTURING CO., 471 W. 22d Street, Chicago Holds Glass Firmly See tho Point «»• PEBRLCSS Olsztng I'olntt sre the beat. N.> riRhia or lefts. Boi of ' 1.000 point* 76oU. pottp»id. IIFNBT A.DREER, I t 714 rhvatnnt 8t.. mift.,Pft. NOW IS THE TIME TO INSURE TOUR GLASS AGAINST DAMAGE BY HAIL* For particulars address John O. Emior, Sadttim Rivr, M, «/. 48 HORTICULTURE January 12, 1907 I AND IF YOU ARE TURNING OVER IN YOUR MIND the question of materials for a new greenhouse, then you need H. & Co. — need us because we not only know materials, but know greenhouse build- ing from A to Z; and the better a firm knows building, the better they know materials, and no one knows them better than we do — and you'll be sure of pleasant dealings. Write us. HITCHINGS AND CO. GREENHOUSE DESIGNERS AND BUILDERS. Manufoclur. r, of Healing and V«n(ilalind Appuralus. 1170 Broadway, NEW YORK. I AND I TTEJJJV EVERLASTING We don't make any such ridiculous claim for our " Burnham" Boiler; we know it will wear out, in parts, and when those parts do wear out you'll find us in business ready to supply them. Ever tried to find parts of a thing The BURNiuM after the manu- facturer has gone out of business? Then you know what buying of an old estab- lished firm guarantees to you. You know the man who looks ahead is the man who gets ahead, so buy the " Burnham " — and buy it now. LORD (SL BURNHAM CO. Qreenhouse Designers and Manufacturers 1133 BROADWAY, cor. 26th Street, N. Y. BOSTON Branch: 819 Tremont Building fiafiSfiGflflOfiS ITS GRATE AVID McFarlane, Gardener to Mrs. H.Walter Webb at Scarborough, N.Y., took the trouble to write us his point of view on U-Bar houses — here is part of it: "The hundred loot house erected by you last March is a great success, both for utility and from an architectural point of view." U-Bar reasons are shown in our new catalog. Pierson U=Bar Company, Designers and Builders U=Bar Greenhouses, Met r opol itan Building, Fourth Avenue and 23 rd Street, New York. \ CiTT Hall, Toeonto. Convention and Exhibition Hall of the American Caraation Society, January 23, 24, 25, 1907. NEW Y( botaN! J 10BCAPE Garden £i ^/- /I Ndjnifrdn'HSce, QqjTOA/» Mass. 50 HORTICULTURE January 19, 1907 CARNATio¥ NOVELTIES For 1907 Winsor, White Enchantress and Helen M. Gould ONE way to judge carnations is to see them on the exhibition tables. A better and more convincing way is to see them growing ; therefore we cordially invite all carnation growers to visit us and judge for themselves regarding the superiority of the above-named sorts. Our carnation houses are at 5carborough-on-Hudson, (not Tarrytown) . Friends who desire to visit us can take the N. Y. C. & H. R. R. R. from New York. Trains leave there every half hour. Scar- borough is the first station north of Tarrytown. Our grounds adjoin the station, and the greenhouses are about five minutes' walk from the station. We are growing 25,000 plants of Winsor for cut flowers, alone, for the New York market this season, which shows the faith we have in it. This will also enable visitors to see it growing in quantity, and besides that, will give us enough plants to get a great abundance of fine, healthy cuttings without over-prop- agating. We have already booked a large quantity among the large growers, and anticipate for this variety the largest sale of any new carnation that has ever been distributed, as large growers who have seen it are enthusiastic in regard to its value. Those who have seen it have immediately placed large orders for it, so we recommsnd those who have not ordered to place order without delay, so as to insure early delivery. For full description of these three valuable novelties, see our wholesale price list. Of course, we shall have all of these varieties on exhibition at Toronto, where they can be seen, and where they will speak for themselves. Wholesale Prices Rooted Cuttings Spring, 1907 WINSOR.— Soft silvery pink. The best color, best keeper, best shipper, best seller — best every way. S12.00 per too; Jioo.oo per looo. WHITE ENCHANTRESS.— Has the large size, long stem, productive habit of Enchantress, but is pure white. ?i2.oo per loo; $100.00 per 1000. HELEN M. GOULD.— A beautiful sport of En- chantress. Ground color lovely shade of silvery pink, with very fine pencilings of carmine, making an ex- ceedingly exquisite combination. While on close observation this variety is variegated, the general effect is one beautiful tone of dark pink. Exceed- ingly valuable, because it combines the earliness, free- dom, long stem and large size of Enchantress, giving another color possessing all the other desirable qual- ities of Enchantress. J12 per 100; $100 per 1000. BEACON. — Orange-scarlet. A vigorous, healthy grower, of ideal habit. A profuse bloomer, with long stems. $t2.oo per 100; $100.00 per 1000. ARISTOCRAT.— Cerise-pink. Will be planted largely in place of Lawson. $12.00 per 100 ; $100.00 per 1000. MELODY. — Daybreak sport of Lawson, about the same color as Enchantress, but much brighter, and does not fade like Enchantress. Also a much better keeper and shipper. Those who grow the Lawson varieties exclusively will find this very valu- able and desirable, because it gives an improved En- chantress color, which is so popular, and at the same time can be grown in the same house with the other Lawsons. An extra fine thing in every way and in great demand. A great addition to the Lawson class. $10 00 per 100; $75.00 per 1000. ROSE PINK ENCHANTRESS.— A sport of En- chantress. Color, dark rose pink. $7.00 per 100; $60.00 per 1000. WHITE PERFECTION.— A novelty of 1906, and a variety for which there is a great demand this sea- son. A third larger than Lady Bountiful and a more perfect flower. $6.00 per 100; $50.00 per 1000. VICTORY. — Scarlet. This is giving great sat- isfaction, being a free blooming, profitable scarlet. $6.00 per TOO ; $50.00 per 1000. RED LAWSON.— A fine red. Our stock of this is superior to many stocks of Red Lawson that we have seen. $4.00 per 100 ; $30.00 per 1000. VARIEGATED LAWSON.-The most produc- tive of the variegated sorts. A favorite. Outblooms Mrs. M. A. Patten. $4.00 per 100 ; $30.00 per 1000. WHITE LAWSON.— An excellent white. $4.00 per too; $30.00 per 1000. LADY BOUNTIFUL.— Pure white. $4.00 per 100; $30.00 per 1000. ENCHANTRESS.— $3.00 per 100; $25.00 per 1000. MRS. M. A. PATTEN.— $3.00 per 100; $25.00 per 1000. MRS. THOS. W. LAWSON.— S3 00 per 100; $20.00 per 1000. F.R.PIERSON CO., Tarrytown-on-Hudson, New York January 19, 1907 HORTICULTURE. 51 IMPERIAL AND PINK IMPERIAL CARNATIONS You Cannot Afford to be Without these Two Excellent Varieties Price $12,00 per 100 ; $100.00 per 1000, 250 at 1000 rates, a discount allowed when cash accompanies the order A. J, GUTTMAN JOHN E. HAINES The Wholesale Florist of Hew York __ - . __ 45 WEST 28th STREET Beihtehem, Pa. Victory Has Made Good Place Your Orders Early for Rooted Cuttings. Price $6.00 per JOG, $50.00 per 1000. Discount for Cash with Order GUTTMAN ®. WEBER The Wholesale Florist of New York Grower 43 W. 28th STREET. LYNBROOK, L. #., N. Y. ALEXANDER J. CUTTMAN The Wholesale Florist of New York 43 WEST 28th STREET Phones. I664--I665 Madison Square ENOUGH SAID 52 horticulture: January 19, 1907 ^I'^MiiiiiiiiMiiriiiiiiriiiiiiimiiiiriiiriimiiiiiimiiniiiiiiiimiminiimiiiiiiiiiiiiMiiiMiiiiiin " $$ SAVE YOUR $$ '" 4i' 41- 4i- 4i' 4i' 41- SPLIT CARNATIONS It Will Mean Dollars to You Ent/orsett By the Highest Authorities = '!§» = .!§» = ••§► VISIBLE rflADE Y MARK t INVISIBLE n visible. Inexpensive, Intlispensable, nstantaneously Applied BEFORE AFTER Have You Ever Figured Hoyif Much You Are Losing Every Year? We believe we are safe in estimating the loss through so called " splits " at from 15 to 20% E o£ the entire cut. If you had a chance to sive all these flowers and sell them for the highest price, = would you not do it? That is just what the BAUR CLIP and PLIERS will do for you at a = minimum of time and expense. Made of galvanized wire and but a small portion appearing on the E outside of the calyx, the clips are practically INVISIBLE. They make a perfect job and are E INSTANTLY ADJUSTED with our pliers, an instrument WORTH ITS WEIGHT IN GOLD, finely E finished and thoroughly nickel plated. Every tool guaranteed. WILL PAY FOR ITSELF IN A = FEW DAYS. = 4l'E 4i*= 4i'S 41- i 4" = 4i'i 4l'E 4i' = 4l'E 4i'E 4i' = 4i' = 4i'E 4i'= 4i'= 4i'S 4i'i 4k E 4i'E 4l'E 4i' = 4i'E 4i'S 4i' = 4i*niiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiMiifiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiMiiir PLIERS $3.00 1000 CLIPS $L00 Send for it today. Cash with order. Orders filled in strict rotation. Yoar money back if you are not fully satisfied. Full directions with every outfit. Ready about February 10. Prepaid to any address in U. S or Canada. Pats, applied for. BAUR FLORAL COMPANY 18 W. lOth Street, ERIE, Pa. 3' ■•§► January 19. 1907 HORTICULTURE 53 ^^^f?^^^^jg^^ssi^^^^^?^^^^^^^?iK^^^'^^^:^^^^^^^^^^'l BEACON CARNATION (ORANGE SCARLET) Originated at Ellis, Mass. HAS AGAIN DEMONSTRATED ITS COMMERCIAL VALUE During the season of 1906-7 it has been Grown and Tested by the following : The COTTAGE GARDENS CO., Queens, N.Y., 5000 plants E. A. STROUD, Strafford, Pa., 1000 plants The PARK FLORAL CO., Denver, Col.. 50 plants and is endorsed by them as a FIRST CLASS COMMERCIAL CARNATION. AT ELLIS, MASS., WE HAVE 20,000 PLANTS m Prices Per 100, $12.00, 50 at 100 rate " 1000 100.00,:250 " 1000 " P«r 2500, $95.00 per 1000 " 5000, 90.00 " Per 10,000, $80.00 per 1000 Having a large quantity under|propagation we are prepared tolmake prompt deliveries. Send for Descriptive Circular K^l \S^' ^5E ZL^lZ'. The COTTAGE GARDENS GO, Queens, N.Y. PETER FISHER Ellis, Mass. m .CARNATIONS. Red Chief — Bright scarlet— early and very produc- tive. $i2.oo per lOo; $100.00 per lOoo. Average 3 in. flower. A leader in every respect. Bonnie Waid — Clear pink edged while. — $:2.co per 100; loD.oo per 1000. Large well formed bloom. Very early and productive. F. DOB^NSR e^ SONS CO. La Fayette, Ind. DON'T Be Afraid To Invest In ROSE PINK ENCHANTRESS It is both free and "fancy" — a sure money-maker. Price $7.00 per 100; $60 per lOOO Delivery January aad later. Write for Deb>criptive Circular. S. S. SKIDELSKY 824 No. 24th Street, Philadelphia CARNATIOIMS THE BEST rooted cuttings of the following varie- ties, viz: — Fink Lawson» RedLawson, Var. Lawson» White Lawson, EnchaD tress. Harry Fenn . Genevieve Lord, L, Naamann. Plants ready Jantiary isth. Plants clean; healthy and free from rust. Prices right. Address A. W. WILLIAMS = Highland, N. V. G AR N ATION S Rooted Cuttings- Now Ready Per looL — Light Pink Laws in, $o.co; White Lawso.i, $2.50; Variegated Laws n, $2 so; T. W, L^iwson, $?.oo; Enchantress, $2 50; Harry Fenn, $2.50; Manley,$2.5o; Boston Market, $2. 00: Fair.Maid, $2.00 HENRY A. STEVENS GO. East Street, Dedham. Mass. DEBUTANTE '['he most p:clitable light pink CarnatioTi. Tested Four Years $10. 00 per 100. Delivery begins J.m. i. J. W. HOWARD - Somerville, Mass. [ma belle! I NEW PINK CARNATION FOR 1907 COLOR — A peculiar shade of lovely pink, with a faint yellowish cast; several shades ligh'er than the Lawson. Unlike most Pinks, the brightest sun does not injure the color. SIZE — 3 to 4 inches in diameter when established. ODOR — Pleasing, but not stror g. STEflS — Invariably strong, but always graceful, ranging from 12 to 30 inches during the season. HABIT, etc. — A very quick, active grower, making specimen plants in a shi rt time, ev n from late cuttings. On account of its rapid growth, requires supporting very soon after benching. Gets away rapidlv, blooms early and gives long stems right from the start. PRODUCTIVENESS — Prodigious is the br St word we know of to use here. It is the most incessant bloomer early and late, we have ever grown. Stock limited. Delivery January 5th to 10th and later. «fc Ijtto*»^.ffl?i2 s: I CARNATION CUTTINGS READY | S Order in time. Don't delay. Our cuttings are strong, healthy, and well rooted. s ZZ Unrooted cuttings at half price, S ~ 100 1000 too lono S = Enchantress $2.00 $17.00 Harlowiirden 150 12 00 — — rrixia.In,- 1 7f, 1'>10 Mrs. E. A. Nelson 1 .SO li.oos _ Crnsader 17.. I...'i0 .jy cloud 1.25 10 00 = — Boston Market 150 12(10 Variegated Lawson 4.(i0 35.00 — S Mrs. T. Lawson 1,50 12.00 Candace 5 00 40.00 S E Rooted cuttings of MUMS. We have many kinds at lowest prices. Garza, S 5 Diana, Vallis, Daisy Mum, with many other varieties for the season. — E Write for prices in other stock. S I SCHEIDEN & SCHOOS, 60 Wabash Ave., Chicago = ^llllllllllllliiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiilllllllllllllllllllilllllllllliililillilllliiiiiilllllllllilllir. 54 HORTICULTURE, January 19, 1907 {00,000 White Perfection ARISTOCRAT Rooted Cuttings Now Ready lOO, $6.00; l,00 > $50.00 CHICAGO CARNATION CO. A. T. PYFER, Vgr .lOLIBr. ILL. Beautiful cerise, Winner Everywhere, Mar. ist delivery $12. OO per 100; $100.00 per 1.000 CHICAGO CARNATION CO. a. t. pvher. n^r. joliet. III. CARNATIONS -Rooted Cuttings Per 100 Per inno LAWSON $1.50 $12 00 ENCHANTRESS 2.00 15.00 QUEEN 1.50 12.00 RED LAWSON 2.00 15.00 ROBERT CRAIG 6.00 WARWICK GREENHOUSES James Burke, Mgr. WARWICK NECK, R.I. WANTED Ten Thousand Unrooted Carnation Cuttings Best Varieties Please g:ive prices 'o undersigned D. A. LASHLEY Box 295 ASHEVIlLE, N.C. JOHN E. HAINE-S. The Leading Scarlet brIIIiaDt color, fine stem, the most prodne- tive ever iutroducert, blooms early until thrown out in July, no extra grass. All shoots make flowers. Watch the papers and Bee what growers say about it. None but well-rooted, healthy cuttings leave the place. Rooted cuttings ready Dec. 15, 1908. Price, $6.00 per 100; $50 per 1000. JOHN E. HAINES, Bethlehem, Pa. A Positive Cure for Split Pinl(s The M. & D. ARTIFICIAL CALYX ...p. S,',m. Will oV)viate vour troutile. A Perfect Flower guaranteed. $1 75 per hundred, 81.5 no per thousand, 250 at thou- sand rates. .Send for Sample. MAXFIELO & DIMONO, Mf., P.O. Box 304D, Warren, R.l. FINE ROOTED CARNATION CUTTINGS Free from all disease. ' tr^lers taken now will be ready for February and March delivery. Enchantress, M. A. Patten, White Lawson. Pink Lawson, Robert Gratg, Nelson Fisher Send for our Price Li&t. Valley Viiw Greenhouses, Marlbouough, N.Y. VELIE BROS., Props. EAST BRIDCEWATER DAHLIA GARDENS not only has one of the largest, but one of the finest collections of any firm In America. We have over a million Dahlia roots to sell this coming season. Send for prices. J, K. ALEXANDER, Prop.. East Bridgewater, Mass. - Now is the time to place your order (or bulbs which willinsu re you getting named va- delivery to be made this fall DAHLIAS. nctics in any quantity; or early spring. _ DAVID HERBERT & SON, Succtssors to L. K. Peacock, Inc. A.Trco. Jg.J. Brockton Dahlia Farm Has the. largest and finest collection of Dahlias in United States, with prices that will suit the trade. ScuJ for price Int. W. p. LOTHROP, Prop., East Bridgewater, Mass. LADY CAY AND HARDY GARDEN ROSES in choice varieties. Field grown plants, first quality stock including Frau Karl Druschki. New Hardy Hybrid Tea Dean Hole. Killarney and Souvenir de Pierre Netting. Herbaceous Paeonies. Hollyhocks and Phlox. Catalog^ue mailed on request. M. H. WALSH HOSE SPECiAfiST WOODS HOLE, MASS. ROOTED CUTTINGS OF Kaiserin, President Carnot and La Detroit Strong, healthy, well-rooted cuttings, ready Dec. 1st; price $2.50 per hundred or $20.00 per thousand. Try our strong, healthy, western grown wood from the best corn soil in Illinois. BASSETT & WASHBURN HINSDALE, ILLS. GERANIUM Wholesale catalogue and price list contains descriptions of seventy-five of the best standard sorts and 100 im- ported novelties, sent free to trade onl> . #7, VINCENT, Jr. & SON WHITE MARSH. MO. Beautiful New Pink Rose See ^nnouncemeni and full description in "Horticulture," December 8 issue. PAUL NIEHOFF. Lehighton, Penn. Harlowarden Greenhouses, Look through the Buyers' Directory and Ready Reference Guide. You will find some good offers there also. [ QdHLIAS ' GRAFTED ROSES ON DICKSON'S IRISH MANETTI We are now booking orders for March delivery. KAISERIN, BRIDE, BRIDESMAID. KILLAR- NEY & RICHMOND; $120 per thousand < )rder Now, ROBERT SCOTT & SON SHARON HILL, DEL. CO., PA. GOVERNOR HERRICK Originated and introduced by H. R. CARLTON, Willouehby, O. We have the following sti ck m the fiuesi condition to plant and now is the time to plant: ■2% inch at $2.00 per doz., $ioperioo and $75 per rooo 4 " " 2.50 " " 12 ** 100 *' 75 " 1000 It will pay you. Try it. Order at once. CHINESE PRIMROSES All colors, 5-inch in fall bloom, $10 per 100. Strong Field Roots of Mrs. Winter, White Ruth, Snow- clad, C NV. Bruton. yellow: Kriemhilde, Hrun- hilde. and other best cactus kinds. $5 per ico, $40 per M. Cash. GREENPORT. W.Y. CHRYSANTHEMUMS C. Fouset and Nonin. the moneymakers as we have iound them $1.00 per doz.; $7.00 per 100: $60.00 per looo Pacific, Estell, Willowbrook, Halliday, Kalb and L- Harriet, 6oc per do2.; $4.00 per 100: EGGELING FLORAL COMPANY 653 S. Grand Ave., St. Louis, Mo. John Waterer & Sons, ki AIYIERICAN NURSERY BACSHOT, ENGLAND have the finest s'ock of recognized Hardy Rhododendrons, Azaleas, An- dromedas, high class Evergreens and specimen Conifers. Ask for special list of plants'grown for the American trade. John Waterer & Sons are the great exhibitors of Rhododendrons Ir London. Bed Biding Hood Our Grand Scarlet, $12 the 100 ; $100 the 1,000 CHica^o Carnation Co. JOIvIlST, ll^t^. A. T. PV-ER, Manager Daybreak Lawson or Melody Superior to Enchantress in many respects. »4.00 per lOO : *60.00 per 1.000. Keady now. Chicago Carnation Co. ^bYrET:'.LL" January 19, 1906 HORTICULTURE 55 Odontoglossum crispum A correspondent wishes to know how our plants came through the past liot summer — a very reasonable and pertinent request — and as many have asked, it is thought best to answer through the medium of Hor- ticulture. The preceding years had been very favorable to sum- mering the plants; the heat being less than usual and rains frequent, many gave credit to these conditions for the improvement seen in the collection, and it certainly did help materially. We find, however, that the sun the plants enjoy from October to April builds up strong tissue in the bulbs and leaves, these becoming bronzed by the exposure even the smallest bulbs producing bloom, and the plants go through the heat as never before when confined to structures that did not admit much sun in winter. This seems to be the key to suc- cess in odontoglossum culture; other aids are also bene- ficial, as the use of the Cookson formula in the water all the time, using osmunda fibre of the brown grade alone for potting material, leaving out moss altogether un- less it can be made to grow green. Last year k dozen more plants were tried again with oak leaves properly prepared and mixed through the fern root, but these all showed signs of distress in sum- mer, not one keeping up with the vigor of their previous years, so we think this system of potting pretty well exploded. When one comes to learn of the large quan- tities of osmunda roots sent to England for use there of late, and the success attending its use when properly tested, we begin to believe that the best possible pot- ting medium is at our hands at first cost. The following clipping taken from the November issue of "Orchid Keview" is worthy of reprint here; the writer, Mr. J. Mackay, is the orchid expert in charge of Mr. Chamberlain's famous collection and is writing of a noted trade collection as follows: "We next visited the odontoglossum house; and on entering remarked on the fine healthy appearance of the plants; they had just recently been potted in osmunda fibre, surfaced with moss, and from the vigorous appearance of the young grow'ths this material is to be recom- mended as a potting medium. I have had occasion to use it largely in conjunction with polypodium fibre this last two years and find it suits the cattleyas, Islias and hybrids, dendrobiums and odontoglossums, so much so, ' that peat and leafy soil are now seldom used. Mr. Mansell * * * js quite in raptures with this material and predicts a great future for it as a compost for orchids." The writer was among the first to use the roots of Polypodium vulgare over twenty years ago, where, in Ireland, large mats of it coiild be torn off the oak trees, about three inches thick and pure brown fibre, so that it is similar in texture to our osmunda, except that it is entirely free from earthly particles. The writer above notes that the combination is f:uited to all the genera cultivated here excepting the cypripedes, which perhaps do better than any others in it. In the same issue of Orchid Eeview we note that even English cultivators have been sufferers from the hot weather last summer. They might copy with advan- tage the use of a jet of cold water, sprayed through the walk with pressure into a fine mist. A half-inch pipe is run along the floor with a valve at the entrance door and a nozzle screwed on such as used for spraying roses, adjustable and the spray regulated by turning it round. This arrangement keeps the- temperature 20 degrees cooler than outdoors. When it reads 95 degrees we iiave 75 degrees with a circulation of air with it that keeps the foliage moving gently ; this is turned off at night, and costs about 5 cents a day for water consumed. We began by using the nozzle on the hose, but at times this would squirm and portions of the house and plants become drenched before we were aware of it. Our only failure to be recorded is the loss of all the seedling odontoglossums. We had one that was a year old, and this with all raised from seeds sown last spring seemed to melt away during the hot months. We are now experimenting wholly with the Mexican odontoglots crossed with or on to the more sensitive Colombian species, and hope in time to attain a measure of suc- cess. It appears that the large trade growers here are again taking up the culture of cool orchids in thou- sands, and are succeeding well, the flowers moreover finding a ready market; thus the art of cultivating these most beautiful of flowers which once was on the decline, has rapidly been improved upon and bids fair now to assume as large a proportion as the collectors can guarantee for over here we still have to depend on importations to supply the plants. These are becom- ing scarce in the older localities; there are plenty more places doubtless which a resident could locate, but in these days of "quick trips" exploration is impossible on the part of the collector. About Carnation Britannia Editor of Horticulturk : Dear Sir — We notice your remarks in your issue of Dec. 8th, with reference to the carnation Britannia. Doubtless you Americans regard with suspicion a variety raised this side, and perhaps with good cause, when you have so many grand things in your country. However, we have in Britannia a sort which includes all good qualities of the American varieties, and is in addition, we believe, superior to any American scarlet 3-et sent out. At any rate we are prepared to back it against either Victory or Eobert Craig, and we believe these are the two best American sorts of this color. These three varieties were shown at the first meeting of the Winter-flowering Carnation Society and Britan- nia came first with flying colors, receiving also the gold medal of the society for the best variety in the show. Britannia is absolutely a non-burster, and we are producing more of this variety than of either Victory or Eobert Craig. Yours faithfully. 56 HORTICULTURE January 19, 1906 Chrysanthemums THE MARKET SHOW. On the ]2th December last there was held in the Foreign Flower Market at Covent Garden a chrysanthe- mum ahow that would probably appeal to many Ameri- can florists. Organized by the National Chrysanthe- mum Society, it is entirely different from the ordinary shows of the society and is intended to display the pop- ular flower from a purely commercial standpoint. We see none of the big show blooms we meet with at the ordinary exhibitions and there is but little attempt at artistic display in the arrangement. Most of the ex- hibits are medium sized blooms of such varieties as can be easily sold in bunches and they are chiefly if not wholly set up in bunches on tables. Names of prize winners will be of no use to American readers, and the show need only be superficially treated there being abiiost a monotonous repetition in every case of the way in whicli the flowers were staged. Twenty classes were provided for collections of 12 blooms, for bunches of singles, for plants, for yellow, bronze white, pink and crimson marked chrysanthe- mums in three vases each, for the best novelty, for packed boxes and for memorial designs. Some of the chief varieties represented were Old Gold, Frank Hammond, Mile. Therese Pankoucke, Winter Cheer, Nagoya, Mrs. F. Judson, Pink Victoria, Yellow Thompson, Cullingfordi, Phobus, Buttercup, Guy Hamilton, Exmouth Crimson, all in the large flowering sections. Singles were staged in considerable variety, there being in several of the collections Earlswood Beauty, pale yellow; Mrs. .D. B. Crane, pink; Clibran's Yellow; Kitty Bourne, yellow ; Lily, a large creamy white ; Win- nie Wells, yellow; Sylvia, bronze; Earlswood Beauty, pink; Pet, rosy pink; Ryecroft Belle, lilac purple, etc. In the special class for whites, Mile. Therese Pan- koucke, Heston White, Mrs. J. Thompson and Guy Hamilton were all freely shown. Messrs. Cragg, Harrison and Cragg had a fine dis- play, the best in their mixed collection being Mile. Louise ChaTvet, Mile. Therese Pankoucke, Mrs. G. Beech, a noble yellow incurving Jap., Prank Hammond, Yellow Thompson and many more. Mr. Prickett, an old grower, had another mixed collection in which decorative and other varieties were freely shown. Mr. P. Ladds, a large market grower, had some fine samples of Framfeld Pink, Mme. Paolo Radaelli, Violet Lady Beaumont, etc. The show excited a good deal of interest and many visitors besides market men were present. More About Fences Mr. Editor, permit me to add my endorsement to the remarks of Mr. Cameron anent the fence question in your issue of Dec. 8. It is timely, particularly so from the standpoint of a gardener. The members of that craft as a rule have hitherto held their opinions to themselves more than they should regarding things per- taining to civic beautification. We gardeners errone- ously assume that our whole burden of responsibilities should be confined to the narrow limits of a green- house and its immediate surroundings, content to shine at times in the garden periodicals by illuminating their columns with our respective erudite knowledge of green- fly and aphis punk lore, etc. By association and training there are none better qual- ifled than gardeners to have a say in matters concerning suburban and city landscape harmony. It is belittling on our part not to take part by word at least, if not by deed, alongside those that are doing valiant work in obliterating pest-holes as well as eye-sores, by their well- directed efforts in arousing to action the indifferent larger portion of the community. If the ordinary sedate fence has aroused the ire of friend Cameron, what says he about the chromo- bespattered fences that are so hideous and plentifully met with everywhere? Nor should our respective opin- ions be conflned to fences; let everything unsightly be handled without gloves. My specialty, Mr. Editor, while friend Cameron takes care of the fence, will be to draw attention to the foul-smelling, slime-begirt, ramshacide pile-wharves, that have done, for so many years, and are still doing duty for this historic and esthetic city of ours. There is nothing in my opinion that detracts from a city in dignity and refinement, and impresses the stranger more unfavorably at first sight, than a cha- otic, nondescript frontage on the water. It certainly is not calculated to impress the visitor with lofty ideas as to the esthetic and enterprising proclivities of the people that are responsible for such unseemly con- ditions. It has also a direct anomalous bearing on other municipal undertakings in proportion to the excellency of the latter as the case may be. For in- stance, the park system radiating from the outskirts of the city and extending away into the distant suburbs is justly a source of great pride to Bostonians, not only for their ampleness, but for their artistic and substan- tial layout, which will become more apparent as years roll by. Thus, then, a well-regulated balance of civic improvement is upset, as one outstrips the other beyond comparison. CyilTi\lA\,^l,y/^y^CU^ t^C /Z- J^^^^^^'"'^^, >^==^^ January 19, 1906 HORTICULTURE 57 Anthuriums Aroidcoiis plants are a prominent feature in tropi- cal vegetation and naturally have found a large place amongst cultivated plants; they have suffered, hov^ever, from that comparative neglect which has overtaken old- fashioned stove plants, due partly to the heavy cost of fuel and the demand for specialized plants of service- able value, which admit of cooler treatment. Alocasias, caladiums and many others in this impor- tant group are certainly of a very fragile character, hardly adaptable for the ordinary rough experiences of €xliibitive life; anthuriums on the other hand, with a more robust constittTtion are specially fitted for con- servatory and outside purposes. Many of the green foliage varieties will stand with advantage a much cooler treatment than is usually given; these have a preference for a cold bottom stage and thrive in an in- termediate temperature. The variegated varieties such as Warocqueanum and crystallinum require much ■warmer treatment and more careful watering, especially in winter. They all respond to rich culture and it is only in fully developed specimens or in grouped masses planted ■out that their decorative value is brought out; a well grown plant of A. Veitchii with its elephant ear-like leaves, often 6 ft. in length, is a truly noble subject and gives distinction to any mixed group. A. Scherzeri- anum, known as the Flamingo plant, ^vith its greatly improved varieties, is perhaps the most popular of the section; its bright spathes show up splendidly by elec- tric light. A. Andreanum, always a favorite, has also been immensely imf)roved. Atro-sanguincum, a deep brilliant crimson, is specially fine ancj a much larger spathe than the type and ornamented with a golden yellow spadix, shiping as if varnished. Album is a counterpart of the type with shining ivory white spathes. Eoseum, a ro.sy pink with a tri-colored spadix, the base being white, the centre golden, the tips green. The numerous large leaved varieties, such as Ferrier- •ense and eburneum, though fine as specimens where room is no objection, are not to be compared with the types above mentioned in beauty and general usefulness. If symmetrical plants are desired they must have am- ple space and be constantly turned round and kept clean, each leaf being neatly staked in position; the flower stalks should also be tied to thin green-painted stakes, immediately the spathes unfold. For the pro- duction of large foliage and superior spathes there is nothing finer than dried cow dung mixed with sphag- nimi moss and tied in a neat sloping mound up the stem, supplementing this with a weekly watering of liquid manure during growtli. The general compost should be of a turfy character; the green-leaf varieties prefer a larger amount of loam and the variegated ones soil of a pasty nature with charcoal, sand, moss and good drainage; they take a shaded position, ample syringing during growth with plenty of water at the roots. It is interesting to note in this connection how the leaves of this class are adapted with a broad surface to catch the water, carrying it in a circle round the plant where the absorbent parts of the roots are in a state of nature. They are easily propagated and seed freely, which is often the result of insects walking over the microscopic flowers on the spadix; old plants may be cut down and the stump will yield a goodly number of suitable cuttings for years to come. In commending anthuriums to a more rich and careful culture, it may be said they are worth doing well ; the fresh leaves are decidedly ornamental, the spathes last from two to thred months on the plants and five or six weeks when cut if kept in water. The whole group bear their beau- tiful spathes in the dull winter time and onward to the end of August. O^dLo.oJL m ly^jLV- Potash for Carnations Editor Horticulture: Dear Sir — I would like to ask some questions. You say that carbonate of potash is good for carnations. Wliat proportion do you use in a gallon of water or can it be used in powder form sprinkled on soil? If so, how much to a square foot ? Please answer through your paper. Yours truly, X. Potash is good for carnations. The form that it is in, whether carbonate, muriate or sulphate, makes but little difference to the plant. The sulphate of potash, liowever, seems to give slightly better results on most plants. Sulphate and muriate of potash can be readily secured, as tliey are on the market as fertilizing mate- rial. The carbonate of potash is not readily secured, as it is not generally used as a fertilizer and its cost would be out of all proportion to its fertilizer value. The salts of potash are soluble in water and thus lend themselves readily to application in liquid form. If this form of application is desired use from 1-4 to 1-2 pound of the salt to 50 gallons of water (approxi- mately a barrel) and apply to 100 sq. ft. of bench sur- face. If desired the potash salt can be added to the ordinary liquid manure, at the rate of 1-4 pound to 50 gallons of the Hquid and apply to 100 sq. ft. of bench. These applications can be repeated every ten days or two weeks to rapidly growing plants. You can use the potash salt in the dry or powdered form if so desired. Use the same amount as in liquid apphcation, 1-4 to 1-2 pound to 100 sq. ft. of bench area and scratch in. Care should be taken to get an even spreading over the entire area. oc, J . /T du''a report made by the executive com- mittee, which'- held a meeting a tew evenings previously, these recommen- dations being • that the Society hold two exhibitions in Masonic Hall dur- ing the year; that over $1000 be paid in premiums; that the price of admis- sion be 2ri cents, instead of 50 cents, as it was last year at the Casino show; that the first show be held in June and the second in September; and that provision be made whereby music and dancing may be provided during the last evening of each exhibition. All the recommendations were unani- mously adopted. It was voted to ac- cept the offer of Professor Wheeler of the Rhode Island Experiment station to address the society on "Soda in the Soil, in Its Relation to Plant Growth," at a meeting to be held Tuesday even- ing, Jan. 22. The meeting will be open to the public and light refresh- ments will be provided for the occa- sion. The Annual Ball. In last week's issue of Horticulture we read that the Newport Horticul- tural Society's ball took place on Jan. 9. This ball was one of the best ever given by the Newport Horticultural Society — a ball where young and old abandoned themselves to enjoyment exclusively. It is said that in Boston the garden- ers are so impregnated with pious Pur- itanism that such wickedness as dancing is looked upon as a scheme of Satan to lure those who participate in it to the abode which he has long ago prepared for them, but the Newport Horticultural Society held a ball in Masonic Hall, and about five hundred people were in attendance. Floor Di- rector Daniel Coughlan and Mrs. vVm. Allan. Jr., led the grand march. New- port is a cosmopolitan city; for that reason the order of dances was made suitable for cosmopolitan dancers, al- though it cannot be denied that it was occasionally noticeable that the dan- cing was more composite than of any other character. The hall was decor- ated superbly with evergreens, wreaths, smilax and asparagus, with numerous bells besides. The stage was done with bay trees, palms and foliage plants, finished with a row of Lorraine begonias sent from the Hub by R. &. J. Farquhar & Co. Myri- ads of electric lights peeped out from among the bays and palms. The com- mittee of arransreraents comprised Messrs. John T. Allan, Daniel Cough- lan, A. Fraser, B. M. Anthony, T. B. Connolly. R. A. Smith, and the presi- dent. The reception committee, Dr. A. J. Anderson, James Robertson, Col. A. K. McMahon, J. Gibson, D. Mcin- tosh. Aids, J. T. Allan. P. F. Reynolds, A. Christenson. J. J. Sullivan. GARDENERS' AND FLORISTS- CLUB OF BOSTON. The opening meeting of this pros- perous organization for 1907 was held at Horticultural Hall, Boston, On Tuesday evening, January 15, and Its importance as the initiatory meeting under the. new president was accentu- ated by its being "Ladies Night" and the presentation of an interesting stereopticon lecture on Italian Gardens by J. K. M. L. Farquhar. Retiring president Wheeler in vacat- ing the chair to his successor spoke a few appreciative words thanking the members for their loyal support and the trade paper representatives for their help. President Westwood on being conducted to the platform de- livered a short address in a manner which showed him to have all the qualifications of a good presiding officer. He referred to the rapid growth in membership in recent years and said that the time had now arrived for growth in education, in- stancing the remarkable success of the landscape gardening class as a fore- runner of the coming activities and ambitions of the club and its members. He spoke of Jackson Dawson, J. A. Pettigrew and others as representing the best in American horticulture and asked for united support in making the coming year a notable one. Secretary Craig gave some gratify- ing statistics as to the membership of the club and spoke felicitously con- cerning the progress of the past year. He stated that communications had been received from three western States asking for information concern- ing landscape study. Treasurer Hatch reported a substantial balance in the treasury and in the landscape class fund amid long continued applause. William Downs was elected to the executive committee to succeed Wm. Nicholson who was compelled to re- sign on account of poor health. A vote of thanks was accorded the re- tiring president. Mr. Farquhar's lecture was prefaced with two excellent recitations by Miss Grey, daughter of Thos. J. Grey. The lights were then turned off and Mr. Farquhar regaled his audience which completely filled the large lecture hall, with a series of pictures illus- trating the architecture and gardens of Gibraltar, Naples, Pompeii, Rome, Florence, Venice, Milan, Genoa, Nice and Monte Carlo, giving an entertain- ing account of his recent visit to these beautiful places and describing the various styles of formal gardening which have prevailed during the past centuries. Then came refreshments in generous measure. On the exhibition table was a fine vase of Beacon carnation from Peter Fisher, the new violet "Boston" from William Sim, cyclamens from S. J. Goddard, Lorraine begonias, immense specimens from Wm. Downs, and Lorraine superba from R. & J. Farqu- har & Co., the latter bearing flowers of enormous size. The State Florists' Association of In- diana held their annual meeting at the Commercial Club rooms, Indianapolis, on January 9, opening at 2.30 p. m. A dinner was served in the evening. 62 HORTICULTURE January 19, 1907 AMERICAN CARNATION SOCIETY The sixteenth annual meeting and exhibition of this society will be held in the assembly hall of City Hall, Toronto, Ont., January 23 and 24, 1907. Papers will be read at the meeting as follows: — Are There Too Many New Carna- tions Introduced? by John Birnie, of West Hoboken, N. J. Greenhouse Construction, by Mr. King, of Toronto. American Carnations and Their Prospects in Europe, by C. Engel- mann, of Saffron Walden, Eng., and Peter Riise, of Copenhagen, Denmark. Carnations From a Canadian's Point of View, by Wm. Gammage, of London, Ont. The Question Box,— This feature of the society is always open and mem- bers who have some knotty problem they want answered will kindly write the secretary, A. M. Herr, Lancaster, Pa.; their questions will be assigned the most competent member for an answer. List of Premiums. Class A. Opeu to all varieties, Seedlings IT Standard Sorts. 1st 2nd No. I*rize. Prize. 1 Best vase 100 blooms Wlute..flU.W) $6.()(J 2 Best vase 100 blooms En- chantress shade ot IMnk... 10.00 6.00 3 Best va.se 100 blooms Lawson shade of I'Uik 10.00 fi.OII 4 Best vase 100 blooms Seott shade of Pink 10.00 6.00 5 Best vase 100 blooms Searlet. 10.00 6.00 6 Best vase 1(X) blooms Crim- son 10.00 6.00 7 Best vase 100 blooms Yellow Variegated 10.00 6.O11 S Best vase 100 blooms White Variegated 10.00 6.01) H Best vases 100 blooms. Any other color 10.00 6.00 Class B. Open to all varieties ilissenii- nated prior to July 1st, 1906. 1 Best vase 50 blooms Whito. . ifSM} .$3.00 2 Best vase 50 blooms En- chantress shade ot Pink... 5.0U 3.00 3 Best \ ase 50 blooms Lawsou shade of Pink 0.00 3.00 4 Best vase 50 blooms Scott shade of Pink 5.IKI 3.011 5 Best vase 30 blooms Scarlet.. 3.00 3.00 6 Best vase 30 blooms Crim son ."i.ix I .'5.1 10 7 Best vase 50 blooms Vcllow Variegated 5.00 3.00 S Best vase 50 blooms White Variegated 5.00 3.00 9 Best vase 50 blooms. Any other color .3.00 3.00 Class C. Open to all varielies dissemi- nated prior to July 1st. 1903. 1st 2nd No. I'rize. Prize. 1 Best vase 23 blooms White.. $3.00 $1.50 2 Best vase 23 blooms Enchant- ress shade of Pink.; 3.00 1.50 3 Best vase 25 blooms J^awson shade of Pink 3.00 1.50 4 Best vi:se 23 Itlooms Scott shade of Pink 3.0U 1.50 5 Best vase 25 blooms Scarlet. 3.00 1.50 6 Best vase 25 blooms Crim- son ^ 3.00 1.50 7 Best vase 2rt blooms Yellow Variegated 3.00 ]..3(i S Best vase 25 blooms White Variegated 3.00 1.50 9 Best vase 25 blooms. Any other color 3.00 1.50 The American Carnation Society Medal. Class I.>. .\ Gold .MiMl.il Mill In- given President John U. Dunlop for the best vase of loO blooms, any va- riety, any color. A Silver Medal will be given for the second best vase of litii hi ns. any \a Hety. any color. A l^i'onze Medal will be gi\cn for the third best vase of 100 blooms, aii.v \arii'ty, any color. Special Medals of the Society of Amer- ican Florists. Class E. A Silver Medal will be awarded for the best vase of 30 blooms of carna- tions not yet disseminated, A Bronze Medal will be given for the second best va>e of 30 blooms of cai-na- tio]is not yet dissemiinited. The variety' to be in all cases rif Ameri- can origin. Judges are to reserve awards in this class if in their opinion the exhibits are not worthy of the medals, Gener?.! Display. Class F. Best general display of com- mercial carnations. No restrictions as to color — but variet.v must have been dissemi- nated prior 10 April 1st, lOOti, 50 blooms to be shown to a vase, and displa,y is not to exceed tweiit.\' varieties. Vases from this collection aie not allow^'d to compete ill an.\' of the other classes. First prize, ,f.3n.(iO: sccoiiil prize, .1i30,00: tliinl prize, $20,00, Special Prizes. Silver cup valued at .$30,00 donated by the Canadi.'in Horticultural Association for 6 vases of Carnations, 30 blooms in each; distUK-t varieties. The Steele. Briggs Seed Company, Toron- lo, offer a silver cup valued at $25,00 tor 11 vases, 23 blooms each; distinct varieties, Montreal Gardeners' and Florists' Club, •Montreal, Que,, offers a cup valued at $23.(10 to the exhibitor making the largest display — all vtKses in all classes being comiied as part toward this display. The R. W, King Co.. Ltd., Toronto, Ont,, anil North Tonawanda, N, Y., offer a silver cup valued at .$23.00 for the best too carnaticms in four varieties, four vases; conipctirion restricted to the users of King's Greenhouses. The H. Dale Estate. Brampton, Ont., otriT a silver cup valued at $25.00 for a vase of lot) blooms of the best carnation to 1k' disseminated during 1907. t'ash will be paid for this prize should winner prefer it. Jiio. H. Dunlop. Toronto, offers $10,00 (gold) for the Iiest vase of white carna- tions, .30 blooms, distinct from other en- tries. W. (.iammage. Liuiiloii, Out,, offers $10.00 (gold) for tin- best 23 blooms, pink seed- ling or sport darker than Enchantress and lighter than J.awsoii, never before winning a pi ize or medal. Those having preliminary i-erliticates eligible. Entries for this priz« will not be eligible to compete for any other prize, W. J, Lawrence. Eglinton. Out., offers $111110 (gold) for best vase 30 blooms not more than three varieties, opi-n to growers having less than 20,000 feet of glass. Jno. H. Dnnliip offers $5.00 (gold) for the best vase of 12 blooms carnations, open to private gardeners only. George Vair. Toronto, offers $3.00 in cash I January 19, 1907 HORTICULTURE 63 for best vase of 25 bright led carnations, to be distinct from otber entries. The one and one-third fare (rail- road concession) has been again se- cured, and every attendant is requested to use this certificate method and solicit the company of some fellow- florists from his vicinity so that the necessary one hundred certificates may be assured. Carnation Registered. By the Chicago Carnation Co., Joliet, 111. — Beau Brummel. A large white overlaid with crimson on the order of Prosperity, having more color than this variety; a cross be- tween a white seedling of our own and Harlowarden; an early, free and continuous bloomer, producing large, well formed flowers on good strong stems. By Baur & Smith, Indianapolis, Ind. — Saint Nicholas. The brightest scarlet we have ever seen in any carnation, exactly identical with the geranium Trego in color. Does not dull in age- ing. Large bloom on fine long and strong stem and very free. At its best during midwinter, but comes in early and continues late. Clean, vig- orous., upright grower, with strong constitution. Both parents seedlings. May. — A full shade deeper and brighter than Enchantress. Bloom of large size and well formed, opens up the center petals as soon as the bloom is unfolded. Good substance and never bursts the calyx. Stem of good medium length and as strong as Law- hon. A fine, healthy grower and very free; comes in very early and never lets up until midsummer. Both par- ents seedlings. ALBERT M. HERR, Secretary. Lancaster, Pa. WASHINGTON FLORISTS' CLUB. List of prizes offered for the spring exhibition to be held in connection with the meeting of the American Rose Society, March 13, 14. 15, 1907. PLANTS. No. 1 — Indian Azaleas, six distinct named' varieties, $12, $7, $5. " 2 — Palms, pair in pots or tubs, .$12, $7, $5. " 3 — Ericas, six, not less than three species. 1". Henderson & Co., $5, $a, $2. 4 — Orchids, three plants. Mr. S. C. Briggs prize. .$8, $5, $2. *' 5 — Hardwooded greenhouse plants, two or more in bloom, azaleas ex- cluded, $7, $;i, $1. " 6 — Acacia, specimen plant. $7. $3, $1. " 7 — Hardy primroses and pol.vauthus. twelve plants distinct* varieties, $4, $2. $1. " 8 — Cyclamens, ten plants in nut over seven inch i)ots. .$10, $.'1. $3. " 9 — Cyclamen, single plant. $0. W. $3. '■ 10 — Cineraria, six varieties, $1U. $5, $3. " 11 — Cineraria, specimen plant. $3, $2, $1. " 12— Cineraria, stellata. six plants. $10. $3, $3. •' 13 — Cineraria, stellata, specimen plant. $3, $2. $1. •' 14— H.vacintbs. twelve nami'd varie- ties, in P(»ts, line in a put. .I^S, $5, $2. •• 15 — Hyacinths, .six luiincil ^alicties, in pots, iiiu' in each pot, .$4. $3, $1. ■" 16 — Hyacinths, three pans not to ex- ceed 12 inches, 10 bulbs ut each variety in each pan. $S. .1^.0. $2. *' 17 — Hyacinths, single pan nut to ex- ceed 12 inches, 10 bulbs of one variety, $4, $3, $2. *' 18 — Tulips, six eight-inch pans, nine bulbs of one variety in c.-ich, $4, $3, $2. " 19 — Tulips, three ■eight-inch pans, nine bulbs of one variety in each pan, $3, $2, $1. ■' 20 — Tuiips. tbiee 10-inch pans, 12 bulbe of one variety in each pan, lienrv F. Micbell Co., $4, $3, $1. " 21 — Polyanthus N'arcissus. iour eight- Inch pots, five bulbs in each pot, distinct varieties, .$4, $3. $2. " 22 — Jouquills, six pots or pans not ex- i:eeding eight inches, the number of bulbs in each left to the ex- hibitor, $3, $2, $1. " 23 — Narcissus, six eight-inch pots or pans, distinct varieties, single or double, $S, $4, $2. " 24 — .Narcissus, three eight-inch pots or pans, $3, $2. $1. " 25 — Lily of the Valley, six pots or pans not exceeding eight inches. Henrv F. Michell Co., $3, $2. $1. " 26 — Crocus, three ten-inch pans, three distinct varieties, $3, $2, $1. " 27 — Ixias. six pots or pans, distinct variety, $3, $2, $]. " 28 — Koman Hyacinths, six eight-inch pans, 10 bulbs In a pan. Henrv F. Michell Co., $3, $2. $1. •• 29— Amaryllis, six pots, distinct varie- ties, $8, $4, $2. •■ 30 — Collection of Herbaceous Spiraeas, not less thail three varieties, $8. $4, $2. '■ 31— Display of Easter plants, bulbous plants with the exception of Easter lilies and Cyclamens ex- cluded, $20, $10, $3. ■■ 32— Fern, any variety, that has been growing in a dwelling for at least four months previous to ex- hibition; open to amateurs oiilv. John Clark, $5, $3, $2. '" 33— Kubber plant that has been grow ing in a dwelling for at least four months: open to amateurs only. Peter Bisset, $5, $3, $2. " 34 — Geranium, grown in a dwelling for four months, Geo. Field, $.j, $3. $2. ■• 3.5 — General display of spring bulbous plants, all classes, .$20, $10, $D. ■' 36 — Lilacs, six specimen plants, dis- tinct named varieties, $8. .J4. $2. " 37 — Hydrangeas, Hortensia section, three distinct varieties, $8, .$4, $2. FLOWERS. .Nil 38--l.'aruatiuns, vase of 100 cut blooms lit one variety with foliage. Washington Florists' Club, $6, $4, $2. " .39— Carnations, 25 blooms, any named crimson variety, $4, $2, $1. " 40— Carnations. 25 blooms, any dark pink. Mrs. Lawson or darker,- $4, $2, $1. " 41 — Carnations, 23 blooms, of any light pink variety lighter than Mrs. Lawsoii, .?4, $2. $1. " 42 — Carnations, 25 blooms, of any named scarlet. Geo. H. Brown, $4, $2, $1. ' 43 — Carnations, 23 blooms, of any named white variety, $4, $2, $1. • 44 — Carnations. 25 blooms, of any named yellow variegated variety. $4, $2, $1. ' 45 — Carnations, 25 blooms of any named white variegated variety. $4. $2, $1. ' 46 — Pansles, forty-eight cut blooms not less than 24 varieties shown in flat dishes, $3, $2, $1. • 47 — Violets, bunch of 100 blooms Lady Hume Campbell. .$3, .$2, $1. • 48 — Violets, bunch of 100 blooms of any other double variety, $3, $2, $1. 49 — Violets, bunch of 100 blooms Prin- cess of Wales. Chas. McCauley, $3. $2, $1. ' 50 — Orcliids. display of not less than six genera and fifteen named species and varieties, tilling not less than twenty bottles. Hybrid Geranium. Mrs. S. C. Briggs, $5, $3, $2. Seedling Carnation, six or more blooms shown for the first time. Mrs. S. C. Briggs, $5, $3, $2. Si'cdling Rose, six or more "blooms shown for the first time, Mrs. S. C. Briggs, $5, $3, $2. For further information apply to the secretary, Charles McCauley, 18th and Kearney streets, N. B., Washington, D. C. MONMOUTH COUNTY HORTICUL- TURAL SOCIETY. The annual dinner of the Mon- mouth County Horticultural Society was held at Red Bank, N. J., on Thursday, January 10, at "The Sheri- dan," with one hundred or more mem- bers and guests present, among the latter being Messrs. Totty, Herring- ton and Schulz of Madison, and rep- resentatives of the various New York seed houses. Mr. Butterbach, the "father of the society," being absent on account of sickness, Mr. Herring- ton served as toastmaster on request of Presldeut-Elect Kennedy. An ele- gant repast, with many eloquent speeches and lively songs kept the company busy until about 2 A. M., and the evening was pronounced "the best ever." (JUEEXS Hotel, I'oronto Headquarters of Ameri/an Carnation Society. 64 horticulture: Carnation Winsor January 19, 1907 M'e present in this issue two in- teresting illustrations showing this superb carnation as it is growing and blooming at the present time in the place of its nativity and in Its later palatial home— localities two hundred miles or more apart. Strong adjectives have been used in describing Winsor but they are not overdrawn; great predictions have been made as to its future and they bid fair to be more than fulfilled. Its features and quali- fications for commercial popularity as a grower and bloomer and as a cut flower are ])retty familiar to the read- ers of HORTICULTURE because we have reverted to them frequently and the fact that, as indicated in our ad- vertising pa,ges herewith, 'W'iDsor is to be distributed by the !• . R. Pierson Co., is a guarantee that every plant will be a good one. Too following notes concerning Winsor, its birth- place and the man who raised it will, "^m m^ t « K^ ^^^^^^^^^V Winsor— Size Reduced One-Halt. no doubt be highly enjoyed by our readers: Winsor and Its Birthplace. 1!Y 'I'IIOM.\S WIIITK. Carnation Winsor which is neither a sport nor a chance seedling, but the result of judicious crossing and selec- tion, came into existence in the green- houses of Walter P. Winsor of Fair- haven, Mass., a town which, by the way, is rising "phoenix-like" from the ruins of the departed whaling industry, and which for a small town has con- tributed a goodly share to the attrac- tions of the horticultural world. Among the trophies which have found their way to l''airhaven are the Hunne- well cup for best kept private estate, silver medal for introduction of Saxi- fraga sarmentosa tricolor and several cups and medals captured at New Bedford and Newport by James Garth- ly, gardener for H. H. Rogers, silver medal for introduction of Dendrobium Burforrtensis, Dendrobium Virginalis WlX.«OK .\t Scarhoroiigh, N. Y. and certificate for introduction of Carnation Winsor. Also, one silver, one bronze and three silver gilt medals for superior cultivation and display of orchids awarded to Peter Murray, gardener for W. P. Winsor, by the Massachusetts Horticultural Society. In addition to these may be mentioned anemone chrysanthemum Victoria, raised by James Garthly, and Adian- tum Murrayanum, raised by Peter Murray but which have not as yet been presented to the world. Mr. Murray who is responsible for the appearance of the Winsor carna- tion, landed in Boston in the spring of 1888, a young man just out of his time and, like many another son of Scotia, WiNSOF \t Faifhaven, Mass January 19, 1907 HORTICULTURE 6S •with more in his head than in his pocket. After worlving for four years in Dedham, Mass., and Portsmouth, N. H., in 1892 he accepted the position as gardener for W. P. Winsor where genius has had ample opportunity to develop and as the above record shows, diligence has been crowned with success. W. P. Winsor in whose green- houses the carnation which bears his name was raised has been from his youth an ardent lover of horticulture and to him as proprietor is due credit for the introductions above mentioned as also for the medals and premiums awarded for excellence of many ex- hibits at the Boston and local exhibi- tions. For a number of years Mr. Winsor annually opened his green- houses for a few days to an apprecia- tive public; when many thousands of people enjoyed seeing his splendid collection of orchids and other choice greenhouse plants. In thus sharing with the less fortunate the resulfe of expense and toil Mr. Winsor displays the spirit of the true horticulturist. Two years ago Mr. Winsor decided to give up his greenhouses and since that time Mr. Murray has conducted them upon a commercial basis on hi? own behalf. The John E, Haines Establishment The three houses shown in the pic- ture were added during the past year to Mr. Haines' range at Bethlehem, Pa., and are filled with the three nov- elties, John E. Haines, disseminated last season, and Imperial and Pink Imperial, to be sent out this year. Ihe general character and vigor of CARNATION BEACON. The name of Peter Fisher attached to a carnation novelty goes as far as columns of profuse praise. Beacon is a sterling scarlet and it is in the air all about that Beacon is expected to take the first place in its class as an all-round good grower and profitable producer. Joiix E. Haines growth arc so well shown in the illus- tration that little can be added here. Alex. Guttman of New York, who con- trols the sale of the blooms, states that the Christmas demand for these bright colored varieties far exceeded the supply obtainable. A number of other seedlings of much promise are also under cultivation and will be brought out in due time. Mr. Haines started business twelve years ago with a small house in which he grew lettuce more for pastime than profit; he soon began experimenting in carnation raising and found it so interesting that he gave up his entire time to it and the houses were added to from time to time. The establishment is under the effi- cient supervision of William Mangan as foreman. Mr. Mangan for the six years previous to entering Mr. Haines' employ was on the estate of John Wananiaker of Philadelphia. Mr. Haines also has the assistance of his daughter, Mrs. George H. Weber, who ■ takes charge of the books and corre- spondence. NEWS NOTES. A. N. Squire of Naugatuck, Conn., is moving from Maple St. to Church St. Clare Haven becomes a partner in the Wildemere Gardens, Highland Park. Mich. The greenhouse connected with the Country Club of Glenville, Ohio, was totally destroyed by flre recently. Joseph Doyle, employed by H. A. Holton, Morristown, N. J., is laid up at the hospital with a fractured leg. Wm. L. Hundertmark, Passaic, N. J., has filed a voluntary petition in bank- ruptcy. His assets are given as $1,500, liabilities, $3,000. The M. & D. Artificial Calyx adver- tised in this issue is a cute little de- vice that the carnation grower only needs to see to appreciate its value. Mr. Mann has resumed his connec- tion with the greenhouse on Washing- ton St., Ipswich, Mass., for the past year under the management of Michael Burke. H. H. Jahn, for thirty-seven years in business at 128 Broadway, Brook- lyn, N. Y., has moved to 710 Nostrand avenue. The "opening" occurred on January 8, from 7 to 11 p. m. Fred Miessel, Detroit, experienced a bad set-back through the bursting of one section of his hot water boiler during a cold night and it was with great difficulty that frost was kept out of the houses by smoking. Many plants were badly injured through this excessive smoking. House of TMr'F.nnT., Pink I.mperiai. and John E. Haines At Bethlehem, Pa. A meeting of the State Board of Agriculture was held at the State Hou.se, Boston, on January 9. The present board of officers was re-elect- ed; Prof. Waugh urged a greenhouse survey of the state; the board record- ed itself in favor of transfers of real estate of incorporated agricultural so- cieties, "with the assent of two-thirds of the members present and voting," and the announcement was made of a conference of the agricultural boards of the New England States on March 8. 66 HORTICULTURE January 13, li)u'i SPLIT CARNATION FLOWERS. Improved methods in growing car- nations and the Introduction of im- proved varieties have not as yet miti- gated to any great degree the provok- ing habit of tlie divine fiower of pro- ducing malformed blooms, commonly termed "splits." How to mend these flowers so as to enable the dealer to BKFoitu Mexdim;. obtain as high a price for them as pos- sible has no doubt engaged the best thoughts of not a few-carnation spe- cialists. Split carnations are likely to be a product of every carnation growing establishment for some years to come, and what careful cultural Aktkk Mending. methods fail to accomplish while the blooms are developing on the plants must be provided for after they are cut. The clumsy method of applying a rubber band around the calyx is open to serious objection and makes the buyer suspicious that the flowers Till'. 1'INCKK.S. are not fresh. A little device has been recently invented, and a patent ap- plied for by the inventor, A. J. Baur, which it is hoped will fill these re- quirements. It consists of a little wire clip which serves to hold to- gether the two broken edges of the split calyx, in natural position, bringing the petals into the arrange- ment that they would have occupied had the calyx not split. The accom- panying illustrations give a good idea of the device mentioned. The first two illustrations are photographs of the same flower of Mrs. Thos. W. Lawson, before and after mending. The wire clip, being made of galvan- ized wire, is almost invisible against the color of carnation foliage. The third picture shows a wooden model of the pincers used in applying the clips. The device will be on exhibi- tion at the Toronto Carnation meet- ing. See the full-page advertisement in this issue for further description of I his useful little device. WHOLESOME CHESTNUTS. Now is the time to make as accurate a calculation as possible of the stock required for spring sales or for plant- ing: growing year after year quantities of stuff for which there is little or no demand is about as futile as giving house room to old leafless plants that can never be of satisfactory service again. Azaleas require great care now, that they may be in the desired condition when tlie time comes that they are needed. It is always much safer to treat azaleas on the cool sid« than otherwise until it is well nigh ab- solutely certain that they will not be ahead of time, Spireas should receive attention in a very short time, and when they are once well under way they should never be allowed to get in the least dry at the roots, because if they do disastrous results will result. Deutzias well grown are most desir- able plants for Easter, and they are well adapted for forcing, because if occasion and necessity require a little extra prompting in the matter of heat does not work injury to them. Keep all eyes continually on lilies, always remembering that after Easter the same as before that festival these plants and flowers are but moderately profitable. In making preparation for the prop- agation of dahlias, it will be well to have a clear idea of what is wanted and the quantity for each purpose; that settled, with the varieties decid- ed upon, push ahead with the propa- gation. Keep the stock and the cut- tings rather cool than otherwise and do not shaile either for long. It is always well to thoroughly wash all woodwork in graperies before starting the vines, and if a good coat of paint can be given in addition so much the better. It is surprising how mealy bug manages to hide in small crevices 1 ordering the glass and other- wheres. There is nothing that is so effectual in stopping their heart action when hidden in such places as a coat of good white lead and linseed oil well worked in and spread over. If mealy bug was at all noticeable on the vines, it is desirable to remove the loose bark and carefully examine around the eyes to ascertain if any still remain, and if so as carefully re- move the same. After this work of dry cleaning the vines is completed, they should be painted with a rather thick solution of whale oil soap, sul- phur and a little kerosene, made thick- er for adhesion by the addition of, a reasonable quantity of red clay and row manure. The exhausted soil on the surface of I he border should be cleared away and the roots laid almost bare, then good tibrous turf, enriched accoiding to dis- cretion, placed instead of what was taken away. The vines need a good watering shortly after heat has been applied, but care should be taken not to overwater immediately afterwards until growth has made considerable progress. Undue excitement is very injurious even in early forcing. Peaches and nectarines should by this time have all superfluous wood re- moved from them and all fruiting and other necessary wood neatly and care- fully tied on before the buds begin to swell too much and expand. If San Jose scale is in evidence, lose no time in applying the most approved and reliable remedies. THE PEONY MANUAL. The first edition of the Peony Man- ual was of necessity imperfect. The issue of 2000 is now exhausted. We presume the Peony Society some time in the future will issue a work on the subject. But something is needed now. A new edition is in the hands of the printer. Great pains have been taken to have it up-to-date in every way. Descriptive lists from France, Holland, and America have been gath- ered, and about 200 of the leading sorts are given with originators and dates. Peonies have been placed in three classes: 1. The indolent, or lazy, that won't bloom. 2. The sensitive — affected by late frosts. 3. The free bloomers, the most val- uable of all. Especial attention is paid to raising from seed. Minute directions are given for preparing ground, dividing roots, planting, etc. C. S. HARRISON. A DESIRABLE GIFT FOR YOUR EMPLOYEE. There can be no more useful and ap- propriate present than a subscription to HORTICULTURE. The more he -eads HORTICULTURE the better service he will render you. If you want to give five or more we will be glad to make a special discount, on application. Other Useful Books. The Dahlia. By L. K. Peacock. Price, 30 cents. The American Carnation. C. W. Ward. Price, $.3.50. Manual of the Trees of North Ameri- ca. C. S. Sargent. Price. $6,00. The First County Park System. F. W. Kelsey. Price, $125. The Horticulturist's Rule-Book. Bailey. Price. 75 cents. Chrysanthemum Manual. Smith. Price, 40 cents. The Chrysanthemum. Herrington. Price, 50 cents. How to Make Money Growing Violets. Saltford. Price, 25 cents. Dwarf Fruit Trees. Waugh. Price, 50 cents. January 19, 1907 horticulture: 67 NEW BEDFORD HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY. The annual meeting of the New Bedford Horticultural Society was held in the rooms of the Y. M. C. A. Building on Monday, Jan. 14, when the first president, Wm. Keith, retired from office after four years of strenu- ous service. The following officers were elected: President. Frank C. Barrows: treasurer, Edward E. Peirce; clerk, Joseph C. Forbes, re-elected; assistant clerk, Edward E. Shaw. The following were elected to serve as executive committee: A. J. Pish, Thomas White, H. A. Jahu, James H. McVicker and W. H. Richardson. At a previous meeting it had been decided to hold a spring show; but owing to the partial destruction of the city hall by fire a few week.i ago, the idea was abandoned. The c ity hall has always been available for exhibi- tion purposes upon very liberal tt;-ni=; and for lectures and exhibitions where no charge was made for admission and which were considered to lie of an educational nature, no charge for the use of the hall being made. The four years of the society's ex- istence has been a period of progress and of usefulness. Although the an- nual membership fee is very small and donations have been few, a number of free exhibitions have been given and free lectures delivered. The ob- ject of the promoters has been to inter- est the general public in the pursuit of horticulture and civic improvement. The executive committee were in- structed to- formulate plans for a mouthly exhibition of plants, flowers, etc., upon a small scale, for distribut- ing free packages of seeds to the school children and also for a way to interest the children in the destuction of moths, nests, etc. To encourage this work a sum of fifteen dollars has been promised by a prominent citizen. g /^ ^g ^y^^>^ ^^1 1 ^ ^ ^^^^ si K jkSSsl % & ^m §^n miil^Sii^kMMi jg^zri#^,>^'»^tji*8SBHES ^^fc^'^"^ '■' ^M 1 ^^^^^m wRSm^f^'' . ■ T-" 'f f'. ■ '. / ;;' -y '^^1 ■ whffif '^flBsy^^S^SftdS^'-^^ji^^^/^^iff^^ ^P^arrfjfw^MRp ^^^^mK m ^^hhI ^^ rA^law^m^M&Mkmc-' iJJHBIIiTSlBB^gMBWS ^^I^HHIi^^l AuiSTIICliAT. Photo. Dec. 1, 1906 — Cbi'ago Carnation Comiiaiiy. FLORISTS' AND GARDENERS' CLUB OF RHODE ISLAND. The club celebrated the eleventh an- niversary of its existence on Thurs- day evening, January 10, with a din- ner and entertainment in the new store of Rennle & Thompson. The room and tables were elaborately dec- orated. A social half hour preceded the dinner, which was served at 8.30, and was followed by a stereopticon entertainment, divided into humorous and travel views. W. B. Wilson was the lecturer. Dr. A. J. Wheeler of the R. I. Agricultural College was a guest. M. Sweeney, Wm. Appleton, .Mex. Macrae and Secretary W. E. Chappell were the committee in charge of the arrangements. PASADENA GARDENERS' ASSOCIA- TION. The regular meeting of the Pasadena Gardeners' Association was held at the G. A. R. Hall. January 4th. It was well attended and various topics were dis- cussed. The annual election of officers resulted as follows: President, John Blake; vice-president, A. McLeod; sec- retary. H. Merrill; treasurer, G. A. Sawyer; trustee, A. T. Hansen. The meetings will be held as usual on the first and third Friday of each month ;it S P. M. at the G. A. R. Hall. WllITK PKlit'ECTION. rbleago Carnation Company. CALIFORNIA NOTES. The recent demand of violets for moist weather has been abundantly supplied every day during the past week, and now again, like all other seasonable blooms, there is a suffi- ciency for the trade. Professor C. W. Woodworth, head of the entomological department of the University of California, is sought liy the University of Mississippi as president of that institution. At Brentwood. Cal., a central town of a horticultural section within two hours' ride of San Francisco, an ad- journed meeting of those interested in the proposed Farmers' and Horticul- turists' Telephone Association was held this week. The purpose is to in- stall a metallic system, extending over about forty miles of territory, with one central office. Connection will be made with the Sunset Com- pany for long-distance outlet. Much interest is manifest in the movement, and many signatures of growers in its support have been obtained. 68 HORTICULTURE January 19, 19«7 On two previous occasions I have given in the columns of HORTICUL- TURE some short notes of recent pub- lications relating to gardening. To anyone interested in the literature of horticulture it has long been abund- antly manifest that there must be an extraordinary demand for new books connected with the garden and of late the supply would seem to be almost In excess of the demand. But as month after month goes by the pub- lishers' lists still contain announce- ments of further additions to the . already lengthy lists and as we have nowadays all the resouices of color printing and process blocks at our command most of the new books are produced in a style infinitely superior to that in vogue a few years ago. The printing, binding and illustrations are today wonderful examples in the art of oook making and many of the modern books are so expensive as to cause one to wonder what class of gar- dener either amateur or professional it is that can afford to keep constantly buying them. One of the noblest volumes ever published is unquestionably The Art of Garden Design in Italy, by H. Inigo Triggs (Longmans, Green & Co., London.) The published price of this grand folio which measures 17 inches by 13 inches is a trifle over eighteen dollars in American money and it is dedicated by permission to H. M.. Queen Margherita of Italy. It is bound in buckram with gilt top and contains 132 pages of letter press each with a grand margin such as will appeal to every book lover's heart. There are 128 plates of which seventy- three are reproductions in collotype from photographs specially taken by Mrs. Aubrey Leblond. The others are half tone blocks and reproductions of old engravings dealing with Italian gardens. In addition the various chapters are illustrated by plans, sketches, and measured drawings of garden detail in fountains, statues, ponds, terraces, balustrades, steps, vases and other innumerable garden accessories. The author's scope is extensive, for the villas and gardens selected for treatment range from those in Lom- bardy to those as far south as Sicily, and including many tar-famed places. The Art of Garden Design in Italy is divided into two main divisions— The first consisting of an historical essay dealing with garden planning from the early days of the Roman Republic through the imperial age down to more modern times. Tne other division consists of a series of descriptive and critical studies of a large number of the principal villas still remaining. The frontispiece is a fine view of the garden approach to the Villa Palmieri at Florence. Another is ,a plate representing the terraces and mount on the soutb side of Isola Bella, that curious terraced island garden in Lake Maggiorp built by the Count Borromeo and described by many a traveller, from the days of Bishop LIBRARY NOTES Burnet and Charles de Brosses down to the present time. Villas on Lake Como are represented by views of the Cypress Avenue Vilia d'Bste, the en- trance forecourt of the Villa Carlotta and others. The fountain of Neptune in the gardens of the Palazzo Doria at Genoa is a striking and effective picture. The Cloister garden of the Certosa di Pavia and the Cypress Alley at the Villa Giusti, Verona, also merit a few words. A typical Italian garden pidture is that of the steps of the Villa di Castello near Florence with flower pots arranged on each side. The loggia of the Villa Bondi Florence is one of the finest. The palm walk in the Royal Palace of the Quirinal is also a typical scene. But our time and space are limited and we must pass on to other things of a bibliographical nature that require notice. Hortus Veitchii by James H. Veitch. This is a work of an en- tirely difllerent character although it is in many respects a handsomely got up book, printed, illustrated, and bound in good style. It is a very large octavo (11x7 3-4 in.) and is as we are told on the title page a history of the rise and progress of the nurseries of Messrs. James Veitch and Sons to- gether with an account of the botan- ical collectors and hybridists em- ployed by them and a list of the most remarkable of their Introductions. The Hortus Veitchii runs into over 540 pages, there is a large number of full paged, well executed engravings of plants, trees, flowers, etc., besides a series of portraits of the various mem bers of this illustrious firm. It is only a short time ago since we had occa- sion to notice a somewhat similar kind of publication issued by Monsr. Philippe de Vilmorin, but that pub- lished by the English house is in every respect a much more formidable and comprehensive work. There are interesting sketches of the lives of travelers sent abroad by the firm at different times, similar treatment being accorded to the hy- bridists in the firm's employment, the first hundred pages or thereabouts being devoted to this preliminary matter. In rapid succession follow the chapters dealing with Messrs. Veitch's introductions of plant novelties. An excellent index brings to a close this work the author of which has been in some respects assisted by such authorities as Mr. Henry J. Veitch, Mr. P. C. Veitch, Mr. J, G. Veitch, Dr. Masters, Mr. G. Nicholson, etc. My Garden, by Eden Phillpotta. (Country Life Library, London.) So far as the paper, printing, binding and illustrating go this is a very similar book to the preceding, but if this con- veys but little idea to the reader it may usefully be said that every work is- sued by the Country Life Library is turned out in a style that reflects credit on author, printer and pub- lisher alike. Mr. Eden Phillpotts, al- though a writer of repute, has never vet written a gardening book until now. He only ought to have done for there is a style, and a flavor of humor about his writing that is not often met with in works by the regular horti- cultural scribe. It would be too long a task to deal with "My Garden" on its merits and it must suffice to say that the numerous illustrations are executed in the high- est style and consist of some charm- ing little bits from this well-known literary man's gardens. Some of the iris pictures are very finely done and a large portion of the book is devoted to that flower and also to the white rockery, and rockeries nowadays are the subject of an increased interest in this country. Mr. Phillpotts' writ- ing is descriptive of many choice plants and flowers in his garden and is essentially interesting from the quiet humor in which he holds his reader right through the book. "We do not remember to have experienced the same satisfaction in perusing a gardening book since we read "My Summer in a Garden" by Charles Dudley Warner. In this work we cer- tainly have a happy blending of the literary and the practical elements. The Heart of a Garden, by Rosa- mund Marriott Watson. (The De la More Press, London.) This is a work in which poetry and gardening are combined, and is the description of an English ganlen, by its owner, who is evidently an enthusiastic amateur, from spring to winter. There are nu- merous illustrations of gardening scenes from photographs, many of which represent delightful little bits that will appeal to many a reader. The Heart of a Garden belongs to what we mav properly describe as the literary gardening work, and of these there seems to be an ever increasing number as of the more practical. The Small Garden Beautiful and How To Make It So by A. C. Curtis. (Smith, Elder & Co., London.) This is an- other work executed in all points in much the same manner as the book preceding. The chapters are few and cover such subjects as design, ground- work, the herbaceous border, hardy perennials, rock and water gardens, roses, shrubs and climbers, the kitchen garden and cultural notes. There are about a dozen plans to enable begin- ners to start in laying out a new garden and this is a feature in Eng- lish gardening books that has very largely been conspicuous by its ab- sence. Pictorial Gardening by George F. ?,Tillin. (Methuen & Co., London.) This is a much smaller octavo cloth bound volume than those mentioned just previously and the illustratious, of which there are twenty-four, are small and by no means so well ex- Oecuted. The book is well printed in a large, clear cut old style type and is announced by the publishers to be an attempt to apply the principles of the landscape painter's art to the formation of small gardens. Gardening Made Easy by E. T. Cook. (Coiintry Life, Ltd., London.) This Is a wonderful shilling's worth, and is de- scribed as a simple handbook to the garden. The author is a well known hortii-ultural writer who has done much in the way of editing some very attractive books on gardening during the past few years, most of them January 19, 1907 horticulturb: 69 being published by the Country Life Limited. The cultural directions are free.ly and explicitly given, and under the various headings lists of the best (lowers and plants for outdoors and the greenhouse are supplied. Also the names and descriptions of ornamental trees and shrubs. Useful vegetables and fruits likewise occupy the author's attention. There are a few illustra- tions explanatory of the bed, and among other subjects roses are liber- ally dealt with. Orchids that are good, cheap and easily grown by amateurs also find a place in this handbook which is probably without a rival in price. Every Man's Book of Garden Flow- ers by John Halsham. (Hodder and Stoughton, London.) The author of this little volume published not long since, "Every man his own Gardener," which has now been supplemented by a well printed, freely illustrated cultural dictionary of 375 pages dealing with border and bedding flowers usually grown in Biitish gardens. The ar- rangement is alphabetical, more or less space being devoted to the various plants according to their importance. There are 128 full paged illustrations from photogi-aphs all fairly well ex- ecuted. A Concise Handbook of Climbers, Twiners and Wall Shrubs by H. Pure- joy Fitzgerald. (Methuen & Co., Lon- don.) About three years ago Messrs. Methuen & Co. published a neat little handbook by Mrs. H. M. Batson en- titled "A Concise Handbook of Gar- den Flowers" and they have now still further extended the series by issuing two others uniform in style. The first of these is the one bearing the above title and is a neatly printed little foolscap octavo volume bound in cloth and printed on antique paper. The book contains 32 prettily executed process illustrations and is certainly a handy little companion volume to Batson's concise handbook of garden flowers. A Concise Handbook of Shrubs by Mrs. Gwynn Lewis. (Methuen & Co., London.) This is another book of the same series as the preceding. It is printed and bound in the same style and published at the same price. The cyclopedic arrangement is adopted, and the book is illustrated with photo engravings. One extract from this work will show how it and the com- panion volume on climbers are ar- ranged, the entries being in strict al- phabetical order throughout, viz.: Arutidinaria Veitchii. Japan. H. ; 1 to 2 feet. Syns. A. albo-marginata; A. kurilensis varpaniculata; Bambusa tessrllata; B. Veitchii. A free-growing dwarf species, rather shabby in winter, but extremely decorative in spring. The species given do not exhaust the hardy Arundinarias, but form a rep- resentative collection of the most or- namental varieties. Batson's, Fitzgerald's and Lewis's three little volumes will form an ex- cellent trio on the subjects to which they refer being uniform in size, and style as already mentioned. C. HARM AN PAYNE. B. & A. Specialties FORCING PLANTS LihR-s, Charles X. Marie Le Doz. 100 Graye, pot growu, extra size plants $10.00 $75.00 Cytissus Laburuum (Golden Ch.iin) pot growu, XX tine 6 ft 18.00 Ijeiitzia tiraeills, pot grown :2.00 15. OU \'il)urnuni Opulus, pot \'ihurnnui rileatinn, pot grow II 6.50 grown 7.50 Stiipli.vllea Colchica, pot grown 7.50 Dielytra Spectabllis strong clumps for forcing 1.00 6.00 Wisterias, pot growu 9.00 Azalea Mollis bril- liant colors 3.50 30.00 5.00 40. 00 English Scarlet Haw- thorn, pot grown, 3-4 ft 13.00 Koscs H. P. low budded, 2 .rr. old, tint'st stock ever received (per 1,000 $100.00) 12.00 (ieu. Jacqueminot La France aeonia Doz. 100 • Forcing Rho= • Jf dodendrons, ^ A well budded, • from $6.00 to V $24.00 per • dozen • t'lrlch Brunner Baron Ronstettin Marie Bauman Roses, Tea and .Maman Cochet pink Maraan Cochet White Kaiserin Aug. Victoria, Hermosa, pink, .\grippina. red. Bar Kothscbild Mrs. John Laiiig Gcu. Washington fiabriel Lidzet Magna Oharta M.'id Plantier Polyautha 12.00 Spirea Japonica, selected strong clumps 5.00 Spirea astiboides, floribunda 5.50 Spiroa compacta multiiiora. 6.00 Spirea Paimata, scarlet va- riety 6.00 Spirea Gladstone 1.50 10.00 Acacia Paradoxa, flue bushy specimens. 3 ft. $2.00 each 18.00 The three Kaiserins, white, red and pink 15.00 per 100 Frau K:ul Drnschki, strong field growu plants $2.00 per doz. 15.00 " Mrs. R. G. Sherman Crawford 12.00 " Etoile de France, a very beautiful nov- elty $1.00 each 9.00 " Clothilde Soupert, fine tor pots, bushy plants. Crimson Ramblers per 100, $10.00, $15.00 18.00 Babv Ramblers, 3 inch pots, bushy plants 15.00 Ancuba Japonica, very satisfactor.v for decorative work, per doz. $3.00, $6.00 $9.00 Bay Trees Standards and Pyramids. Any quantity In all sizes; ask for prices. Fine specimen Kentias from 15 In. to 15 ft.; ask for prices. We are always pleased to receive Visitors BOBBINK& ATKINS NURSERYMEN AND FLORISTS RUTHERFORD, N. J. Selected Carnation Cuttings January Delivery ,3000 Beacon. $12.00 per 100— $100.00 per 1000. 5000 Robert Craig. $6.00 per 100— $50.00 per 1000. 5000 Enchantress. $2..50 per 100— $20.00 per .1000. 2000 Mrs. Patten. $2.50 per 100— $20.00 per 1000. 500 Variegated Lawson. $G.00 per 100— $50.00 per 1000 February Deli From Flowering Stems Only 7500 5000 .^,000 4000 4000 livery Beacon. $12 i 2.00 per 100— $100.00 per 1000. Robert Craig. $6.00 per 100— $50.00 per 1000. Octoroon. $2.50 per 100— $20.00 per 1000. Enchantress. $2.50 per 100- $20.00 per 1000. Winsor. January rooted from two inch pots, extra fine 2000 1000 1000 per V uisur. January roote stock at $12.50 per 100. Mrs. Patten. $2.50 per 100— Variegated Lawson. $6.00 Lieut. Peary. $3.50 per 100 March Delivery 7500 Beacon. $12.00 per 100— $100.00 per 1000. Robert Craig. $6.00 per 100— $50.00 per 1000, Octoroon. $2.50 per 100— $20.00 per 1000. Enchantress. $2.50 per 100— $20.00 per 1000. Mrs. Patten. $2.50 per 100— $20.00 per 1000. Variegated Lawson. $6.00 per 100— $50.00 per 1000, Lieut. Peary »■" ^" • 5000 3000 4000 2000 1000 1000 .t20.00 per 1000. per 100— $50.00 per 1000. $30.00 per 1000. _ .,. .,.,.„ ,„.-„— $30.00 per 1000. When above are sold we shall have no more Carnation Cuttings to offer. Cottage Gardens Company, Queens, n. y, Ghicap Carnation Co. A. T. PYFER, Manager Joliet, -111. CARNATION SPECIALISTS Only the best varieties grown. Rooted cuttings ready now. Our price is governed by quality. 70 HORTICULTURE^ January 19, 1907 Seed Trade For many years the drift of popula- tion towards the cities has caused students of political economy grave concern, but for the past two or three years they have detected a lessening of the tendency in that direction, and now comes Commissioner Wieting of the New York State Department of Agriculture saying that the tide has actually set in the opposite direction — away from the cities and back to the farms. The increased value of larm products, improved methods of communication, such as rural free de- livery and suburban trolley lines tap- ping the country districts in all direc- tions and giving quick and easy access to the towns, have made farming more attractive than a tew years ago. There is still a scarcity of farm laborers, and with the present high prices paid skilled labor in cities this condition is not likely to improve materially for a time. It is said that many abandoned farms in New Hampshire, Vermont and other eastern states are being taken up, all of which is pleasing news to seedmen and every one else interested ih agriculture. In last week's issue reference wan made to the plan which Dr. Galloway. of the Department of Agriculture at Washington, has been recommeding to Congress, now that the handwriting on the wall foretells the doom of "free seeds", that old abuse which has been a nightmare to seedsmen for many years. While the Doctor's plan is a long step, in advance of the old one, and is in reality but a return to first principles it is an open question if Government assistance on any basis is a present day necessity. With our fine mail facilities and the prospect of a parcels post at no distant day, and with the hundreds of catalogs giving information and offering for sale every new and promising product of agricul- ture, it cannot be said that Govern- ment work is really needed. Still any improvement on present conditions is welcome and it may be well to give the Doctor's suggestions a fair trial. Eternal vigilance, however, will be needed on the part of the seedsmen to prevent a return to the system from which we are now seeking relief. STORE OF THE JOHNSON SEED COMPANY. The catalogs for 1907 are a credit to the seed trade taken as a whole, and the fact that lake novelties are offered, and exaggeration is the main feature of a few catalogs, does not detract from this fact. Some novelties of sterling merit are offered, and it may be safely predicted that they will soon become standard varieties. C. C. Morse & Co. announce that in common with the other seed growers in California, they have agreed to change the terms of payment on con- tracts which have heretofore ruled in the seed business, making them CO days' net, or 2 percent, discount for cash. This action, they claini, is made necessary on account of general busi- ness conditions on the Pacific Coast, where there is almost a famine of labor, and where nearly everything the grower buys to conduct his farms is bought on a "spot-cash" basis. They claim they are only asking that the seed dealers share a small part of their burdens by consenting to these The Johnson Seed Company, of which Herbert W. Johnson of the old firm of Johnson & Stokes. Philadelphia, Pa., is president, was established in July, 190C. on the expiration, by limitation, of the last-named firm. In the catalogue just issued by the new concern Mr. Johnson says: "Be- fore establishing the late firm of Johnson & Stokes in ISSl, 1 served an apprenticeship of nine years with one of the best- known seed houses in Philadel- phia, since which time I have taken personal and complete charge of the growing of and contracting with private grow- ers for the entire garden see 1 supply of Johnson & Stokes. Thus I offer you the benefit of thirty-four years' all-round ex- perience^ as employee, partner, seed-grower, business head and manager of a successful seed business. "It being my desire to give to several of the old and deserving employees an interest in the business, by making them stock- holders, the Johnson Seed Com- pany was formed, of which I am president and general manager; also giving, as I have done in the past twenty-five years, close personal supervision to our seed crops during growth. "Joseph F. Bradley, for twen- ty-four years with the late firm of Johnson & Stokes, continues as manager of the order depart- ment of garden and grass seeds and poultry supplies. William J. Sherry, for twenty-two years with the late firm of Johnson & Stokes, also retains his old posi- tion as manager of the flower seed, bulb and mail order de- partments. Clifford Phillips, who has had charge of the books and accounts of Johnson & Stokes for twenty years, .is sec- retary and treasurer of the new company. A large number of other old and competent em- ployees also remain in their former positions." The Johnson Seed Company has seed testing and plant growing houses at Pavonia. N. J. In ad- dition there are the Cedarcroft seed gardens and trial grounds, which comprise 28 acres of a great variety of soils, for the testing of flowers and vegetables, and for growing and developing choice high-grade seed stocks for planting at Gardendale or on the firm's other seed farms or those of its expert private contract growers. The store illustrated M PSEEDSi IHPLElENTi herewith is located at 217 Market street, Philadelphia. Over $7000 has been expended on new fixtures and modern equipment in all depart- ments. reasonable business terms. They state that their action in not sending a rep- resentative among the Trade this year and in not wishing to book advance contracts against their onion crop was not influenced in any way, shape or manner by the attitude or action of any other grower or any other seeds- man, and was decided upon on ac- count of the general conditions only. Excepting in the matter of terms, they state positively that they have no un- derstanding or arrangements with any other grower or growers, and they are in no combinations. Any statement to the contrary is wholly without foundation. A new seed firm has just opened up in Los Angeles under the name of Morris & Snow. O. M. Morris is an old-time seedsman here and was for a number of years with the Germain Seed Co., of Los Angeles and of late represented J. C. Vaughan on the Pacific Coast. John C. Bodger of John Bodger & Sons, seed growers of Gardena, Calif., is about to leave for the East on an extended business trip. January 19, 1907 HORTICULTURE 7 J Jobn^onS Higb Cla»» FLOWER SEEDS for Earlq lowing We would call special attention to our superior strains ot Petunias, Verbenas, Stocks and Pansies, whicli are absolutely the best procurable. Ageratum Blue Perfection, dark blue, tr^dc pkt. 15c., oz. 5cc. Alyssum Lmle Gem or White Curpet, Irade pki. 10c., oz. 30c AsparaiiUb. Plumosus Nanus (e;icenhoufee grown) per i.o seeds 50c., per 1000 sccdh, $^ oi . Asparagus sprengeri, per loa seeds 15c., per luoo seeds 75c., 5000 seeds $3 co. Candytuft, E[npIc^s, pure while, trade pKt, tec, oz. aoc. Candytuft, Giant Hy acini h Flowered, white, trade pkt. loc, oz., 20c. Carnatiun Marguerite, choice mixLd, tiade pkt. I 5c., oz. 60c. Ceniaurea Gymnixaipa, 1000 seeds 15c., oz. 35c. Centaurca Candidissima, 1000 seeds 25c., oz. $1.50. Cobaea Scandcns, purple, J^ lb. 75c , trade pkt ICC. t'Z. 3i"c. Cyclamen, Enjilish Prize, mixi-d (from shuw vanttits Un&urp;isst-d) ptr 100 se«rds 7 jc, per ici o sttds $0.00, Iponicea Noctiflora ( Moonflotter), trade pkt. IOC, 07.. COG. Lobelia Crjstil Palace Compacla, trade pkt. 2?c., cz. $1.25. Pansy, Johnson*?. Kingly Collection, mixf d, unsurpassed, 1000 setd 30c , 2000 seeds 50c., 50CO seeds $1.00, oz $5.00. Petunia Giants, of California, trade pkt. 50c. Petunia, Johnson's Choice Double Fringed, per 500 seeds 75c., 1000 seeds $1.50. Petunia. Jo' ns( n's Giait Single Fringed,, trade pkt. 50C Petunia Dwarf Inimitabe (nana cora- pacta), tine for pots, trade pkt. 25c., oz. $'.2S. Phlox Drummondii Granciflora, mixed,. trade pkt. ■tc.,o2 4cc. Phlox Drummondii Grandiflora, Dwarf mi/ ed, trade pkt. 20c.. oz. 75c. Phlov Drummondii Nana Compacta, mixed, iradt pkt 3c,c., nz. $1.50, Pyrethruni Aurcum, trade pkt. 10c., oz, 20c. Salvia Sptendens Bonfire, 5:^ lb. $6.00, trade i-kt 25c,, oz. $j.co. Sahia ^plcrdens, % lb, $3.00, trade pkt. 20c , < Z $1 CO Smilax (New Crop), lb. $2.00, trade pkt. IOC, oz. ; DC StOLk, Dwarf, Separate Colors, trade pkt, 25* ., oz .S?.oo Stock, Dwarf, Larje Flowering, Ten- Weeks, mixed, trade pkt. 550., oz. $1 75- Stock, Princess Alice, Cut and-Come Again, trade pkt. 30c., oz $2.50. Sweet Peas. Up-to-Datc Varieties, 5i lb. IOC, lb. 2sc. Thunbtrgi.s finest mixed, trade pkt. 10c. , 02. 50c. Johnson's Giant Flowering Verbena, pronounced the finest in the market. Giant W hue. Pink, >caiJcr. I uipi. i.rd Yellow: large iradt- 'pkt. (ico seeds) 2^ ft. . . . Cha«. Henderson. 4 It Crimson Bedder. 3 ft J. D. Eisele. 6 ft Explorateur Cranipbell. . 5^ ft. Flamingo. 4)6 fl ooo Hill lOfX) ^^B $2 00 817 B) ^^^^ 2 25 20 00 ^^^r '^ 2 01) 17 50 3 00 27 60 ^p** *=^ 2 25 20 1 0 W* 6 ft 2 25 Paul Marquant. 4)i ft 1 75 ORANGE CANNAS Admiral Avellan. 4 .^ f t. . . . 1 75 J. D. Cabos. 4!^ ft 2 (») President Cleveland, tit. . . :< 110 Queen of Holland 2 75 Secretary Chabanne. 4 ft. ... 2 0[) COLD EDCED CANNAS Mad. Crozy. 3'<4 ft 2 75 Queen Charlotte. 4 ft 2 75 Souv. de A. Crozy. 4 ft 2 75 YELLOW CANNAS Buttercup. .-iK ft 5 .50 Comte de Bouchard. i'A ft. .2 75 Florence Vaughan. 5 ft 2 00 L. E. Bailey. 4>i ft 2 00 WHITE CANNAS Alsace. 354 ft 2 00 Peachblow. 3 ft 1 75 BRONZE CANNAS Black Beauty. 5 ft 6 00 David Harum. 3)5 ft 3 25 . . . . 3 a5 .... 1 75 . . . . 2 75 .... 1 75 Egandale. 4 ft. Grand Rouge. 8 ft. Musafolia. 8 ft. . . Robusta. 6 to 8 ft. . Shenandoah. 6 fl. 17 50 17 50 20 00 15 00 15 00 17 50 27 50 ■25 00 17 50 25 00 asjpo ^5 TO 50 Of 25 00 17 50 17 50 17 50 15 00 50 00 30 00 30 00 15 00 2i 00 15 00 18 UO ORCHID CANNAS Allemannia. 4 to 5 ft 2 25 18 00 Austria. 5ft 1 75 15 0 1 Italia. 4te ft •_> 25 18 00 Kronus. 5 ft 2 75 25 00 Mrs. Kale Gray. 6 ft 2 75 25 00 Pennsylvania. 5 ft 2 J5 20-00 King Humbert. 4 ft. . . . 12 $2, 15 00 Full descriptions of above and fifty other varieties of Canna,s mailed free. ELEPHANT EARS ( Caladium Esculentum ) All sound and with eyes. 6 — 8 Inches in Circumference 1 5(1 10 00 8 — 10 ■■ ■• " . . 3 .50 31 00 10 — 12 " ■■ " . . 5 .50 50 00 12 " and up ■' . ID 00 90 00 ARTHUR T.BODOINGTON 342 W. 14tli St., New York MeLtion the Horticulture when writing. Nephrolepis Whitmanii, ^pianfs from 2!4 in. pots, SiO.OO per hundred. irulepis Elegantissima, ^^ pots, $5.00 per hundred. FINEST BULBs, NURSERY STOCK. PALMS, AZALEAS, BAYS, ROSES, BUXUS, EVERGREENS, and LILY OF THE VALLEY "EXCELLENTA" and "SUPERIOR." JOHN SLHEEPERS & CO., New York City For neatly hilf a century we h ve been maliing a specially of DCUBIE PETUNIAS and ciir strain is accepted as second t.. none, either here or m Europe. We annually plant many ttiuiisand seedlings (ri.m which only the finest double Iringed forms are select. d for propogatins purposes. th..s improving the strain every season, and ihis year's collection is the bnghtest and most p easing one we ha\e yet sent out. We offer fifteen distinct van ties. .3-inch pots, 75c per doz. : $6.00 per )00; the set of 15 lor $1.00. 2'/" " GOc " " 4 00 " '■ " " " 15 " .75. SEED OF OUR SUPERB STRAIN OF FRINGED PETUNIAS, Double, 75c per 500 seeds . $1.50 per looo seed-. Single. .50c per trade packet. , „ il Our Quarterly Wholesale List offers a full line uf seasonable Plants, Seeds and Bulbs. HENRY A. DREER, Philadelphia, Pa. ORCHIDS Now Is the time to place your order for freshly Imported Orchids delivered uexl spring. Otir facilities for handling large consi^i-nients are second to none. Prices are vor.v low, quality considered, fine stock of established Orchids on hand. CARRILLO & BALDWIN. Secaucus, N. J. ORCHIDS Importations 1907 Save money and get oiir quotations on Cattleya labiata, Triarae, Percivaliana, Mossis, Men- delll, Schroeders. JULIUS ROEHRS CO. Largest Orchid growers and importers In U. S. RUTHERFORD, N. J. ORCHIDS Largt-st Itnptu ttrs, fCjrporters, Orowert antt Jlf/hridiHts in the World Sander, 8t. Albans, England and 235 Broadway, Room I NEW YORK CITY ORCHIDS Arrived in exceplionally fine condit on the following ORG H IDS: LAELIA PURPUR ATA ,CATTLEY A HARRISONIAE.C. INTER MEDIA, C.TRI AN AE. C. LEOPOLl II and many more. Write for Prices LAGER 8l HURREIL, SUMMIT, N. J. SPECIAL OFFER We have still a few thousand Azaleas to offer in leading varien s, early and late sorts, from $25.00 per 100 up to $2 50 each. Also a fine lol of Palms in all sizes, such as Kentias. Arecas. LataniHS. Phoenix and Cocos. P^ndanus Veitchii and utilis. Cro- tons. Dracaenas, Neper t'«es. Aralias, ArauCBrias. Aspidistras, Ferns suitable it d shes. in lead n^ varieties. Clbotlum Schledel from $i.ooto$3 ooeach. Wholesale Price List on application. A. LEUTHY & CO.. Importers artd Exoorters, Growers aniJ Dealers, Perkina St. Niirserieti, Koalindale, BOSTON, MASS. Direct from the Collectors ORCHIDS For Spring and Summer Delivery We are givin" quotations upon our enti e list of South .American, Philippine and East Indian <")rt,hids. Choicest v.i leiie. of Caltleyas, Odnntoglnssnms, Pi- lumna, Cynreped iim, Phalaenopsis, D ndrohinms and Vand s, Amoiit; them ihe very rare Vanda Sanderi- ana for delivery lime or July. A. HELD, 11-19 William St .NewYork You'll find something worth reading on every page of this paper. ARAUCARIACOMPACTA ROBUSTA, nave only fine pla ts: 6 to 7 in. pots, ?o to 30 in. high, 4 to 5 years old, 3, 4. 5 tiers, $1 50, $1.75, $1 ooeach. A. EXCEI.^A OLAUCA, 6 in., $1.00, $'.2s: 7 in. specimens, finest in the woild, $2, $j.so, $3 eacil. KENT14 FORSTBHANA, 6 in , ss to 40 in high, 75c. $1, $1.25 each; 7 in., made up.$i 75. $2 each. SCOTTII FERNS, 8 in., as big as a w.ishtub, $1.25,^ $1.50, worth $3: sH in., 40c.; 6 in., 50c. BOSTON FERNS, 6 in. ,50c. Cash with order, Foods travel at purchaser's risk. GODFREY ASCHMANN, \\ holesale Grower and Impoiter of Pot Plants 1012 Ontario St.. PHIUDtlPHlA, PA. Asparagus Robust us The best of all Asparaguses for a pot plant, strong three inch stock at $0.00 per 100, $50.00 per 1000 ALBERT M. HERR, Larcaster. Pa. W H I T IVl ANl 2 1-4 inch, $IO per I OO BOSTONS 2 1-4 inch, $3.00 per lOO H. H. BARROWS & SON, Ahitman.Mass, 74 H ORTICULTURE, January 19, 1907 Wild ^milaX, pe*^cl*^e THE ONLY PLACE WHERE YOU GAM ALWAYS GET IT. Long Needle Pines, Si.oo per dozen. Palm Crowns, $2.50 per dozen. Extra nice long-stemmed Palm LcaveS, $2.50 per 100. MagnOlla, ^2.50 per case, 16 cubic feet. Sheet Moss, S2.00 per sack. Grey Moss, ?2.oo per sack. GalaX, 5i.oo per looo. Speed a Specialty. Write for Catalogue. CALDWELL, THE WOODSMAN, Introducer of the Wild Smilax. Caldwell, the Woodsman Decorating Co., inc., EVERGREEN, ALA. OUR CREDIT SYSTEM: ITS USES AND ABUSES. ( Continued gro/n paee "J^.} a good will of its own towards its patrons. 3rd. Resolved, That no florist is en- titled to credit and to all the advan- tages accruing therefrom unless he realizes the need of paying heed to statements, of answering business let- ters, and of honoring drafts. 4th. Resolved, That any florist of good standing reserves the right to ■exact the most liberal terms possible, but when once agreed upon, such terms are to be honored, not in the breach, but in the observance; and 5th. Be it further Resolved, That if any florist finds himself in strained circumstances and is not able to meet his obligations in due time, such florist is obliged to write and explain matters to his cred- itors, said creditors to make all due allowances and to show all due con- sideration as the case might warrant. One of our great shortcomings in the regulation of our credit system, it seems to me, lies in the fact of our very loose methods in dealing with the "four hundreds" of our towns. It is a matter of record that "society folks," while in nowise backward in following the dictates of fashion, are decidedly so in paying their flower bills. It is not unusual to hear Mr. So and So, a prominent man about town, occupying a magnificent mansion, driving fast torses, or a $5,000 automobile, has not paid his flower bill since "June a year ago." Nor is it out of the ordi- nary to learn that Madam Blanc who gave Mr. Florist a carte blanche order some ten months ago, has left for the seashore, the mountains, or for Europe without giving her flower bill the least thought. "Of course, Mr. Florist tells us the money is good, and it won't do at all to send a second bill, much less to press for a settlement." Mr. So and So or Madam Blanc might feel offended. No, it won't do at all. Then, there is another reason to be considered. There is a competitor around the corner who is just looking for the chance of carrying such ac- counts on his books for one or two years. That our credit system is defective, antiquated and out of accord with our present business conditions is self- evident, and need not be dwelt upon at greater length here. Nor is it my ob- ject to suggest any new methods to you or to point out the remedy. I submit this question to your own good judgment, and sincerely hope that you may give it your earnest and seri- ous consideration. It is a question that concerns us all alike, the whole- saler as well as the retailer, the man who has already made his start in life, as well as the young man who bends all his energies and all his ingenuity towards that end. Philadelphia, the horticultural centre of the United States, a city, whence so many good things have sprung in the past, is pre-eminently fit to take up the work of reform. And this is a most opportune time to undertake a work of this sort. Our national so- ciety meets here in August. There are many good things in store for us, we may be sure of that. Some may tell us something about the ideal gardener or employer, some about conducting our stores, others about operating our greenhouses with profit Let us hope that some good soul may tell us how to bring about the much needed reform in our credit system, a subject well worthy of the earnest consideration of the best men in our society. Begonias Fine large plump bulbs just received from Belgium. SINGLE DOUBLE Doz. ICO icoo Doz. loo looo Orange Scarlet Pink White Yellow Mixed Gloxinias These should be planted now to have fine large plants for Easter Sales. NEWS NOTES. In the fire which occurred in the greenhouse of W. B. Perry, Cresco, Iowa, on January 1, the heating plant was destroyed and much damage done by smoke. The J. H. Rebstock Co., Buffalo, have leased another store, 20 East Chippewa street, where extensive al- terations are being made for a fine retail establishment. The American Society of Landscape Architects hopes soon to have published Humphrey Repton's "Art of Landscape Gardening"; Thomas Whately's "Theory and Practise ol Landscape Gardening" edited by Frederic Law Olmsted, Jr., and the work of Furst Puckler von Muskau, edited and translated by Samuel Par- sons, Jr. It is expected that the ap- pearance of these works wil give an impetus to the art of landscape gar- dening. Chas. Knauss, a very prominent De- troit citizen, who bought out Geo. M. Leadley, has started suit against Lead- ley to have the deal annulled. The busi- ness was represented to him as aver- aging $5,000 to $7,000 per year profit but he claims that the book accounts were padded showing that the busi- ness was not on a paying basis. Judge Hosmer has granted an injunction to prevent Leadley to put incumbrances on the flat he received in trade from Mr. Knauss. Mr. Leadley is now act- ing as manager for the Lachman Floral Co., which recently opened a store on Wilcox street, two blocks trom Leadley's former store. PERSONAL. Visitor in Boston — H. Frank Dar- row. New York. D. F. Roy, whose able superinten- dence of the Converse grounds has made that one of the notable estates of the city, has just been appointed park commissioner for Maiden, Mass. INCORPORATED. Furrow & Co., Guthrie, Okla.; E. H., E. E. and J. W. Furrow, incorporators, capital $15,000. January 19, 1907 HORTICULTURE, 75 SOUTHERN WILD SMILAX We are booking orders now Tor future delivery for Fancy Holly nd Beaven's Fadeless Sheet Moss. Writm tor Samplcm. OBITUARY. Charles Zimmer, Jr., died on January 4, in West Collingswood, N. J., aged 31 years. William Donovan, for thirty-five years foreman in the Hoopes, Brother & Thomas Co., died in West Chester, Pa., January 10, aged 92 years. The Cyclopedia of American Horti- culture by L. H. Bailey, in its new and enlarged form includes six large volumes, 25,000 plant names. Price $25.00 on easy terms. Liberal dis- count for cash. A needed work for the library. Order from Horticulture Pub. Co., 11 Hamilton Place, Boston. Owing to the ad- vance in material in the manufac ure of immortelle lei- ters, I am forced to advance the price of leiters on Jan. ist 1907, as f Hows, viz. : — Per 00 IX 4 2 in. $2.75 5)4 in. . 300 All other goods manufactured by me are not affected at this time. Thanking you for past favors, and hoping for a con- tinuation of the same, I remain yours re&ptclfully, 164 66 Greene Ave. BROOKLYN, N. V. W. C. KRICK You'll find something worth reading on every page of this paper. BOXES BOXES BOXES 1 LIGHT WOOD CUT FLOWER BOXES | sizes ill Stoc per 100 3 X i X 20 «4 00 3 X S X '^4 4.. 50 3 X 7 X 21 4 50 6 X 6 X 24 6 80 4 X 12 X 34 9 00 6 » 12 X 24 10.50 6 X 1 2 X 30 12 ->0 fl X 1 2 X 36 14 00 6 X 1 2 X :i6 15 00 6x I.'i X 42 20.00 6 X 15 X 48 23.00 Write for samples and prices in car load lots. GETMORE BOX FACTORY, Incorpora'ed, BBLLEVILLF, ALA. | Look through the Buyers' Directory and Ready Reference Guide. You will find some good offers there also. The Park Floral Go. J. A. VALENTINE Pres. BOSTON FLORIST LEHER CO. Manyfacturersof FL0RI5T5' LETTER5 Thll wooden box nicely stained and varnished, 18x30x12, made In two nee- tlons, one for each size letter, given away with first order of 600 letters Block Letters, \% or 2 inch size per 100, $2. Script Letters, 3. Fastener with each letter or word. Used by leading florists everywhere and for sale by all wholesale florists and supply dealers N. r. McCarthy, Manager 66 Pearl Street, BOSTON, MASS. JOHN BREITMEYER'S —SONS— Cor. Miami and Oratiot Aves. DETROIT, MICH. Artistic Designs . . . Higli Grade Cut Blooms We cover all Michigan points and good sections of Ohio, Indiana and Canada P.J. HAUSWIRTH Temporarily Located at- 13 Congress Street Chicago AUDITORIUM ANNEK Tel. Harrison 585 SAMUEL MURRAY Florist Coates House Conservatory 1017 BROADWAY, KANSAS CITY, MO Both 'Phores 2670 Wafn FRED C. WEBER FLORIST OLIVE STREET ^'» LUUIS, i'lO« Established r873 Lon? Distance Phone Bell Lindell 67i DENVER, COLORADO WILLIAM L.ROCK Flower Co. KANSAS CITY, - MO. will carefully execute orders for Kansas City and any town in Ml souri or Kansas. Have You Read the Advertisements this Week? Florists Out of Town Taking orders for delivery In New York City or Vicinity can have them filled in best manner and specially delivered by Thomas Young, Jr. 41 W. 28th Street, New York ALEX. MeCONNELL 571 Fifth Ave.. New York City Telegraphic orders forwarded to sny part of the Dnlted States, Canada, and an principal cities of Earope. Orders transferred or entmsted \>j the trade to our selection for dellreir on steam- ships or elsewhere recelrs special attention. Telephone Calls, 340 and 341 38th St. Cable Address, ALEXCOAAELL YOUNG & NUGENT 42 West 28 St., NEW YORK "FLOWERS BY TELEGRAPH" WASHINGTON, D. C. GUD£ BRO5C0 FLORISTS QUDE'5 Qeo. H. Cooke FLORIST Connecticut Avenue and L Street WASHlNQTON, D. C. William J. Smyth FLORIST Cor. MlcMgan Ave. and 3lst St., CHICAGO We ship to all points in Illinois and Iowa. Phones: Douglas 744, Douglas 523, Douglas 740 B ^^ I^ B S Flowers or Design Work DELIVERED IN ALBANY AND VICINITY ON TELEGRAPHIC ORDER. 11 NORTH PEARL ST.. ALBANY, NJT. Theodore IVIiller FLORIST long Distance Phones: Bell, Forest 56: Kinloch.Delmar 201 4832 Oelmar Boul. ST. LOUIS, MO. HORTICULTURi: January 19, 190T mw\«iAw%wwwwmww»mw only. ubrkoiT January 10 BUFFALO January 14 f>ITTSBURQ January ib Aspangus Plumosus, strings " " tfc Sprenecri,bii nches 50. CO 30.00 15.00 8.00 0.00 4.00 3.00 3.00 1. 00 •75 1. 00 2. 00 3,00 60.00 40.00 20 00 10.00 8.00 5 00 4.00 8 00 6.00 8 00 6.00 4.00 2.00 1.00 1.50 3.00 5.00 50.00 35.00 18.00 IZ.OO 8.00 4.00 70.00 45 00 25.OL 15.00 10.00 j.oo to IS 00 12.50 to 15.00 3.00 to 4,0c 12.50 40.00 to to to I 00 1 5.0c 4.00 10.00 8.00 ro.oo 6.00 S-oo 3.00 1.50 3.00 5 .oo 5.00 2.00 50.0c 3.00 1. 00 12.50 iCOO S.oo 15.00 10.00 12.00 8.00 6.00 4.00 1. 00 2.50 ■75 .50 3.00 4.01 60 00 3-00 20.00 5.00 3.00 2.00 4.00 3.00 2.00 15.00 3.00 -50 12.00 40.00 2>;.oo 50.00 3500 18.00 12. CO I 0.00 4. no ro 00 5.00 10.00 5.00 70.00 45.00 25.0c 15 CO 12.0 10.00 20.01 10,00 15 00 15.00 4.00 to 2.00 to 5.00 3.00 4- 00 20.0c 3,o< 4.00 5-(0 1.00 i5.ot 50 00 30.00 50.00 to 25.00 to 12. 00 to to r2.oo to 8-00 to 3.00 to 15.00 to 6.00 to 6.00 to [2 CO to 6.00 to 4 00 to I 50 to ■75 to .50 to 2.00 to 2.00 3.00 2.00 1 00 12.50 60.00 35.00 15.00- 6.00 15.00 10.00 5.00 20.00 12 00 I S-OO 10.00 18.00 10.00 5.00 2.00 3.00 4.00 20.00 4.00 400 8.00 1.50 15 00 50.00 50.00 GALAX LEAVES New crop; fresh from the patch, prices as follows: Bronze uiid (irteii (Taiax Leave8$n,50 per lono Fancy and Dagger Ferns 1 fifl per HX)0 Qreen Leucothoe Sprays 2 50 per U'fin Bronze " " 5 "0 pnr 10f)0 Riiododendion Sprays. 3 00 per lf) in«'lie>. lOc. each : 20 to S^i nirhHs. 15c.: to to 4(1 inches. 25c ; 50 to «o inches. 40c Dis- counts on lari^e orders. Fonrtenn years' ex- perience enah'ps me to guarantee perfect satisfaction 25D customers now in U.S Send cash Willi first order. J. N..PRITCHARD, Elk Park, N, C. Look through the Buyers' Directory and Ready Reference Guide. You will find some good offers there also. BUY YOUR FLORIST SUPPLIES OF J. STERN & CO. now 125 N, lOth, above Arc!) St., PHILADELPHIA, PA. In ordering goods please add "I saw it in HORTICULTURE." The KERVAN GO. 20 WEST 27th ST., N. Y. WHOLESALE DEALERS Fresh cut Palmetto & Cycas Palm Leaves, Galax, Leu- cothne, Ferns and Mosses. All Decorating Evergreen- 80 HORTICULTURE January 19, 1906 List of Advertisers Page Alexander J . K 54 Allen J. K. 78 Allen Wm. Stuart Co. .78 American Nursery ••.■ 54 Aschmann Godfrey. . . 7 j Bassett & Washbur.i..54 Barrows H.H. & Son. 73 Baur Floral Co 52 Bayersdorfer H.& Co.. 70 Beaven, E. A. 75 Bobbink & Atkins ....09 Boddington A. T 73 Boston Florist Letter Co 75 Boston Plate and Win- dow Glass Co 86 Breck Joseph & Sons . 7 1 Breitmeyer's J. Sons. 75 Bridgeman's Seed Warehouse 71 Brockton Dahlia Farm 51 Burke Jas 54 Burpee W. A. &C0...71 Caldwell the Woodsman Decoiraiing Co 74 Carlton H, K 54 Carrillo & Baldwin 73 Chicago Carnation Co 54^9 CookeG. H. 75 Cottage Gardens 53-69 72 Cowee A. 7^ Dilgcr Wm 7J Dorner F. Sons & Co. .53 Dreer H. A. 73-85 Dysart R. J 76 East Bride;ewater Dahlia Garden .....54 Eberman Chas. W.. .79 Edwards Folding Box Co 76 Eggeling Floral Co. • • -54 Elliott Wm. & Sons... 72 Esler J G 85 Ernest W. H 85 Eyres 75 Fenrich J. S 79 Fisher Peter 53 Foley Mfg. Co 86 Ford Bros. 78 FromentH. E. 78 Getmore Box Co. 75 Grey T.J. & Co 71 Gude Bros. Co .. .. 75 Gurney Heatei Mfg. Co 86 Guttman Alex. J 51 Guttman & Weber..-. 51 Hail Asso. ..... . . .85 HainesJ. E 51-54 Hammond Paint & Slug Shot Works 84 Harlowarden Green- houses 54 Hartmann Hjalmar & Co. 71 Hauswirth P. J. .... 75 Held A 73 Herbert David &Son. .54 Herr A. M 73 Hews A. H. & Co 85 Hig^ins Edw 85 Hilfinger Bros 8<: Hippard E 86 Hitchines & Co 87 Holly-Castle Co 84 Horan E. C 78 Howard J. W 53 Johnson Seed Co 71 Kasting W. F jq Kentucky Tobacco Product Co 84 Kervan Co.. The 79 K-ssIer, P. F 70 King Cons. Co 85-86 Krlck W. C 75 Kroeschell Bros. 86 Lacklcy D. A 54 Lager& Hurrell 73 Langjahr. Alfred H... 79 Lecakes N . & Co. • • • • 79 Page Leuthy A. & Co 73 Lord & Burnham Co. .88 Lothrop W. P. 54 Lulton W H 87 Maxlie'd& Dimond. ..54 M^.L.arthy N. F 79 McCoiinell Alex.. .75 McKellar Charles W.. 76 McKissick, W. E 76 McManus Jas. ■ -78 Michell H. F. Co. ... 74 Michigan Cut Flower Exchange. 79 Millang Charles 78 Millang J. A 78 Miller Theo 75 Miner.ilizeJ Rubber Co 83 Moninger J. C. 86 Murdoch J. B.&C0...79 Murray Samuel.. 75 New York Ciil Flower Co. 78 Niehoff Paul 54 Niessen Leo. Co 76 Park Floral Co 75 Pennock-Meehan Co. .76 Perkins St. Nurseries. -73 Pierson F. R. Co 50 Pierson U Bar Co 87 Pittsburg Floral Ex.. .76 Poehlmann Bros. Co. ..76 Pritchard J.N 79 Pulverized Manure Co 84 Quinlan P. R. 73 Randall A. L. Co 76 RawsonW.W.&Co. .71 Raynor John 1 78 Reed & Keller 79 Reid Edw 76 Reinberg Peter 76 Rhodes Mfg. Co 84 Rickards Bros. 71 Robinson H.M. & Co. 77-79 Rock Wm. L 75 Roehrs Julius Co 73 Rolker August & Sons. 85 Sander & Son 73 Sche-pers John & Co. -73 Scheid-'n & ."ichoos .... 53 Scollay John A. ^6 Scott Robt. 54 Sheridan W. F 78 Siggers & .^igeers 85 Situations & Wants.. -85 Sim Wm 71 Skidelskv S. S 53 Smyth Wm J 75 Stern J. & Co 79 Stearns A. T. Lumber Co. .85 Stevens H A 53 Sutherland Geo. A. Co 79 Swayne Edw.. ... - .72 Syracuse Pottery Co. . ■ 85 Thorburn J.M. & Co. .71 Totty Cha = . H.. 79 Traendly & Schenck..78 Valley View Green- houses 54 ■ Vick's Jas. Sons 71 Vilie Bros 54 Vincent R. Jr. & Sons. ■ 54 Walsh M. H 54 Warwick Green- houses 54 Waterer John & Sons. .54 Weathered Co. 86 Weber F. C 75 Weber H. & Sons 53 Welch Bros 76 Williams A. W 53 Winterson E. F. Co... 76 Yokoham a Nu rseries Co 71 Young A. L. &Co 78 Young fohn 78 Young, Thns. Jr 75 Young & Nugent 75 Is Your Name In The Above List? If Not, Why Not ? 9 Buyer's Directory and Ready Reference Guide AdvertiGements under this head, one cent a word. Initials count as words. Regular advertisers in this issue are also listed under this classification without charge. Refererice to List of Advertisers will indicate tlie respective pages. Buyers failing to find what they want in this list will confer a favor by writing us and we will try to put them in communl* cation with reliable dealers. ACCOUNTANT. R. J. Dysart, 28 State St., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. ADIANTUMS. Adiantum Hybrldum, fine young plants, 15 for $1. mailed; $.5 per 100. Originator's stock. Certificate of Merit S. A. F., '05. A. Ley & Bro., Laugdon, D. C. AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENTS. Thos. J. Grey & Co., 32 S. Market St., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. Joseph Breck & Song, 51 and 52 N. Market St.. Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. ARAUCARIAS. Godfrey Aschmann. 1012 Ontario St., Philadelphia. For page see List of Advertisers. A. Leuthy & Co., Rosllndale. Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. ASPARAGUS. Pa. Albert M. Herr, Lancaster, Asparagus Robustus. For page see List of Advertisers. Asparagus plumosus nanus and Sprengerl. 2 1-2-iu., $2.50 100. Carl Hagenburger, West Mentor, Ohio. Asparagus Plumosa, 2in. pots. Fine plants. $2.50 per 100, $20.00 per 1000. Cash with order or good reference. Erie Floral Co., Erie, Pa., or Wm. F. Kastlug. .S85 Elllcott St., Buffalo, N. Y. Asparagus Crawshawii, a new, beautiful asparagus.- Seedlings, $3.00 lOO; $25.00 1000; transplanted seedlings. $5.00 100; $40.00 1000. Jas. Crawshaw, 403 Plalnfleld, Providence, R. I. BAMBOO STAKES. Tokohama Nurseries, 31 Barclay St., N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. BEGONIAS. Wm. Elliott & Sons. 201 Fulton St.. New York. BULBS AND TUBERS. Joseph Breck & Sons. 47-64 N. Market St., Boston. Dutch Bulbs. For page see List of Advertisers. J. M. Thorburn & Co., 33 Barclay St., New York. Lily Bulbs. For page see List of Advertisers. Yokohoma Nurseries, 31 Barclay St., N. Y. Lily Bulbs. For page see List o' Advertisers. James Vick's Sons, Rochester, N^ Y^ For page see List of Advertisers. A. T. Boddington, 342 W. 14th St.. N. Y For page see List of Advertisers. Rlckards Bros., 37 East 19th St.. New York. For page see List of Advertisers. H. F. Michell Co., Philadelphia. Fop page see List of Advertisers. Johnson Seed Co., 217 Market St.. Phlla. For page see List of Advertisers. Fr^R7~PIe7son CoTi '. Tarrytown-on-Hudson. N. Y. Bulbs. Cannas, Dahlias, Gladioli, Oxalls, Madeira and Cinnamon vines, Iris, Peonies. Finest stock. C. Betscher, Canal Dover. Ohio. CANNAS. Cannas. very fine list. Send list of needs. C. Betscher. Canal Dover, Ohio. 50,000 Cannas, fine, $10 to $15 per 1000. Best sorts. Writo Benj. Connell, West Grove, Pa. CARNATIONS. The H. Weber & Sons Co., Oakland, Md. Carnation Mabelle. For page see List of Advertisers. S. S. Skldelsky, 824 N. 24th St., Fhlla. Rose Pink Enchantress. ■For page see List of Advertisers. Chicago Carnation Co., Joliet. 111. Carnations Aristocrat and Red Riding Hood. For page see List of Advertisers. J. W. Howard, Somerville, Mass. Carnation Debutante. For page see List of Advertisers. A. J. Guttman, 43 W. 28th St., New York. John E. Haines, Bethlehem, Pa. Carnation Imperial and Pink Imperial. For page see List of Advertisers. F. Dorner & Sons Co., Lafeyette, Ind. For page see List of Advertisers. Guttman & Weber, 43 W. 28th St., N. T. Carnation Victory. For page see List of Advertisers. H. A. Stevens Co., Dedbam, Mass. Rooted Cuttings. For page see List of Advertisers. Warwick Greenhouses, Warwick Neck, R. I. Rooted Cuttings. For page see List of Advertisers. A. W. Williams, Highland, N, Y. Carnations Rooted Cuttings. For page see List of Advertisers. Carnations, Al rooted cuttings. These prices for January delivery. Per 1000: Enchantress $50 B. Market $15 Hountiful 2.1 Lawson 15 Cardinal 25 Harlowarden ... 15 100 at same rate. Cash with order. Smith & Gannett. Geneva, N. Y. We can furnish several -thousand un- rooted cuttings of Fair Maid and Queen Louise for immediate delivery at $6.00 and ^^t.OO per thousand. Cohanzie Carnation (in-cnhoiises. New London, Conn. Healtliy routed carnation .-'jttings. Queen Louise. Kill. Gomez, Isorwav, Boston Mar- ket, $9.00 per 1000. Melody, $5.00 per 100. Red Lawson, $15.00 per 100. Lawson, Har- lowarden. Mrs. Nelson, $12.50 per 1CK30. White Cloud um-ooted, $4.00 per 1000. Wm. Ebmann. Corfu, N. Y. CHRYSANTHEMUMS. Eggeling Floral Co., 1653 S. Grand Ave., St. Louis, Mo. For page see List of Advertisers. Chrysanthemums. Jeanne Nonin, C. Tou- set, Mrs. Brice. Roi d" Italic. Fred Lemon, Werza. Cobbold, M. Ware, Oct. Sunshine, Beauty of Sussex, $2.(X) per 100. Glory Pacific, Kolb. Monrovia, Polly Rose, Al- liaiicc, Mrs. Robinson, J. Sbrimpton. Bride, Bonnaflon, Halliday, Duckham, Culling- fordii, Mrs. Chamberlain, Arline, Ernien- llda, W. Bonnaffon. Princess. M. Friend. Nellie Pockett, Lincoln, W. Jones, (i. Wed- ding. Ben Wells, Yellow Eaton. Engue- hard, Mrs. Weeks. Appleton, G. Trophy, Florence Teal, A. Balfour. Intensity. Mme. Perrin, $1..50 per 100: $12.50 per 1000. Wm. Ehmann. Corfu, N. Y. " CONIFERS. John Waterer & Sons, Ltd., American Nursery, Bagshot, Eng. For page see List of Advertisers. CUT FLOWER BOXES. Folding cut flower boxes, the best made. Write for list. Holton & Hunkel Co., Mil- waukee, Wis. Welch Bros., 226 Devonshire St., Boston. For page see Iilst of Advertisers. Edwards Folding Box CoTi P h lladelphla. For page see List of Advertisers. Getmore Box Factory, Inc., Belleville, Ala. Light Wood Boxes. For page see List of Advertisers. DAHLIAS. David Herbert & Son, Atco, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. W. P. Lothrop. Brockton Dahlia Farm, E. Bridgewater. Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. January 19, 1907 HORTICULTURE 81 DAHLIAS— Continued. J. K. AU'xander. E, Brldgewater, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. DECORATIVE PLANTS. A. Leuthy & Co., Rosllndale, Mass For page see List of Advertisers. Julius Roebrs, Rutberford, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. DRACAENAS. Dracaena termlnalls from bench, fine $25.00 100. Carl Hagenburger, West Men- tor, Ohio. FERNS. A. Lenthy & Co., Rosllndale, Mass For page see List of Advertisers. H. H. Barrows & Son. Whitman, Mass. Nephrolepis Whltmanl. For page see List of Advertisers. H. N. Eaton, So. Sudbury, Mass. Boston Ferns. F'or page see List of Advertisers. r. R. Plerson Co., Tarrytown, N. I. Tarrytown Fern. For page see List of Advertisers. FLORAL PHOTOGRAPHS. Floral Photographs. Foley's 226-228 1-2 Bowery, New York. FLORISTS' FERTILIZER. Pulverized Manure Co., 31 Union Stock Yards, Chicago. Sheep Manure, Wizard Brand. For page see List of Advertisers. FLORISTS' LETTERS. Bosion Florist Letter Co., 84 Hawley St., Boston, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. Q. A. Sutherland Co., 34 Bawley St., Boston, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. FLORISTS' SUPPLIES. N. F. McCarthy & Co.. 84 Hawley St., Boston, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. M. M. UoblnsoD & Co.. 8-11 Province 81., Boston, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. Che Kervan Co., 20 W. 27th St., N. Y. Decorative Evergreens. For page see List of Advertisers. Keed & Keller, 122 W. 25th St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. J. B. Murdoch & Co., 545 Liberty St. Pittsburg, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. J. Stern & Co., 125 No. 10th St., Phlla. Kor page see List of Advertisers. H. Bayersdorfer & Co., 1129 Arch St., Philadelphia. For page see List of Advertisers. FLORISTS' WAGONS. Edward Ulgglns, 1 W. 28th St., N. T. For page see List of Advertisers. FLOWERS BY TELEGRAPH. Alex. McConnell, New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Fred C. Weber. 432B-28 Olive StTi St. Louis. Mo. For page see LK^^t of Advertisers. J. Breitmeyer's Sons, Miami & Qratlot Avcs., Detroit, Mich. For page see List of Advertisers. rhos. Young, Jr., 41 W. 28th St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Eyres, 11 N. Pearl St.. Albany, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. George H. Cooke, Washington, D. C. For page see List nf Advertisers. " Gude Bros. Co., 1214 F St., ~ Washington. D. C. For page see l.lst of Advertisers Samuel Murra.v. 1017 Broadway, Kansas City, Mo. For page sen T.lst of Advertisers. Young & Nugent. 42 W. 28th St.. New York. For page see List of Advertisers. FLOWERS BY TELEGRAPH — Con- tinued. Theodore Miller. 4832 Delmar Bvd., St. Louis, Mo. For page see List of Advertisers. P. J. Hauswirth (temporary address) 13 Congress St., Chicago. For page see List of Advertisers. William, J. SmythTMlchigan Av. &3ist St., Chicago. For pa.se see List of Advertisers. Wm. H. Rock Flower Co.. Kansas City, Mo. For page see List of Advertisers. Park^Floral Co., Denver, Colo. For page see List of Advertisers. FLOWER POTS. W. H. Ernest. 28th and M Sts., Washington, D. C. For page see List of Advertisers. FLOWER POTS— Continued. A. H. Hews & Co., Cambridge, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers, Uimuger Bros., Ft. Edward. N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Syracuse Red Pots. Syracuse Pottery Co., Syracuse, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. GALAX. N. F. McCarthy & Co., 84 Hawley St, Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. H. M. Robinson & Co., 8-11 Province St., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. Michigan Cut Flower Co., Detroit. For page see List of Advertisers. N. Lecakes & Co., 53~W. 28th St., N. T. For page see List of Advertisers^ Caldwell the Woodsman Decorating Co., Evergreen, Ala. For page see List of Advertisers. J. N. Pritohard, Elk Park, N. C. For page see List nf Advertisers. Bronze and green galax. C. E. Critchell, 36 E. 3rd St., Cincinnati, O. Galax leaves, leucothoe sprays, dogger and fancy ferns, green and bronze. Write F. W. Richards & Co., Banner Elk, N. C. GERANIUIVIS. R. Vincent, Jr. & Son, White Marsh, Md. For page see List of Advertisers. GLADIOLI. Arthur Cowee, Meadowvale Farm, Berlin, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Gladioli. C. Betscher, Canal Dover, O. GLASS. Boston Plate & Window Glass Co., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. GLAZING POINT. B. A. Dreer, Philadelphia, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. GREENHOUSE BUILDING MATE- RIAL. Lord & Buruham Co., 1133 Broadway, New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Plerson U-Bar Co., 1 Madison Square, New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Bltchlngs & Co., 1170 Broadway, New York. For page see List of Advertisers. A. T. Stearns Lumber Co., Neponset, Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. King Construction Co., N. Tonawanda. N. Y. For page see Ll.st of Advertisers. J. C. Monlnger Co.. 117 Ea.st Blackhawk St., Chicago, III. For page see List of Advertisers. Weathered Co., Box 789, New Y ork. For page see List of Advertisers. Foley Mfg. Co., 471 W. 22nd St., C h Icago. For page see List of Advertisers. GREENHOUSE HOSE. Mineralized Rubber Co.. 1.8 Cliff St., N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. HARDY' FERNS AND SUPPLIES. N. F. McCarthy & Co., 84 Hawley St., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. U. M. Robinson & Co.. 8-11 Province St., Boston, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. The Kervan Co., 20 W. 27th St., New York. For page see List nf Advertisers. Michigan Cut Flower Co . 38 and 40 Miami Ave., Detroit, Mich., Wm. Dilger, Mgr. Fancy Ferns. For page see List of Advertisers. E. A. Beaven, Evergreen, Ala. Fadeless Sheet Moss. For page see List nf Advertisers. N. Lecakes & Cn.. 53 W. 2Stli St., N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. L. B. Brague, Hlns- Hardy cut ferns dale. ^Ias Fancy ferns, green sheet moss; leuco- thoe sprays, etc. C. E. Critchell, 36 E. 3rd St., Cincinnati, O^ HARDY PERENNIALS. M. H. Walsh, Woods Hole, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. HEATING APPARATUS. Lord & Burnham Co., 1133 Broadway, New York. For page see List of Advertisers. ■plerson U-Bar CoT, 1 Madison Square, New York. For page see List nf Advertisers. Hltcblngs & Co.. 1170 Broadway, New York. For page see List of Advertisers. John A. Scollay. 73 & 75 Myrtle Ave., Brooklyn. N. Y. For page see LLst of Advertisers. Gurnev Heater Mfg. Co.. 188-200 Franklin 'St., Cor. Pearl, Boston. Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. Kroeschell Bros.. 35 Erie St., Chicago. For page see List of Advertisers. HORICUM. Hammond's P. & S. S. Works, Flshklll-on- Hudson. N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. HOTBED SASH. The A. T. Stearns Lumber Co., Neponset, For page see List jif Advertisers. Hltchlngs & Co.. 1170 Broadway, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Lord & Buruham Co., 1133 Broadway, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. JAPANESE PLANTS. Yokohama Nurseries, 31 Barclay St., N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. KENTIAS. Godfrey Aschmauu, 1012 Ontario St., I'hliadelphla. For page see List of Advertisers. A Leuthy & Co., Rosllndale, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. Te ADDING RETAIL FLORISTS. Alex. McConnell. New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Thomas Young, Jr., New York. For page see List of AdvertlBers. Fred C. Weber, 432li Olive St., St. Louis, M« For oage see List of Advertisers J. Breitmeyer's bona, Detroit, Mich. For page see List of Advertisers. George H. Cooke, Washington, D. C. For page see List of Advertisers. Samuel Murray, 1017 Broadway, Kansas City, Mo. For page see List of Advertisers. Gude Bros. Co., 1214 F St., Washington, D. C. Tor page see List of Advertisers. Eyres, 11 N. Pearl St., Albany, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Young & NngenF, 42 W7"28"StT7T^ew York. For page see List of .Advertisers. Mills, the Florist, Jacksonville. Fla. Telegraph or mail orders promptly flll»d. Long distance telephone connections. Theodore Miller. 4832 Delmar Bvd., St. Louis, Mo. For page see List of Advertisers. «2 HORTICULTURE January 19, 1907 LEADING RETAIL FLORISTS— Continued. P. J. Hauswirtli (tempuiary address) 13 Cougreas tSt., c'iiiuago. Fur page ste List of Aa\ t.t tisera. William J. (Smyth, Micmgan Ay. & 31»t 8t., Claieagu. For page see LiisI of Advertisers. Wm. H. Kocii i'lower Co., Kansas City, Mo. For page sue List ot Advertisers. Park Floral Co., Denver, Colo. For page_see List ot Advertisers. NICO-FUME. Ky. Tobacco i'rudiict Co.. Louisvliie, Ky For page see List of Advertisers. NURSERY STOCK. Joliu Waterer & Sous, Ld., Amerlcau Nursery, liagsliot, Euglaud. l^or page see List of Advertisers. Cottage Uardeus Co., Queens, N. Y. Specimen Nursery Stock. For page see List of Advertisers. ORCHID PLANTS. Lager & Hurrell, Summit, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. Sauder, St. Albaus, Euglaud. Importers, Exporters, Growers, Hybridists. hoy page see Lisv of Advertisers. Julius Roehrs Co., Butherford^N. J. For page see List ot Advertisers. Carrillo & Baldwin, Secaucus. N. J. For page see List ot Advertisers. A Held, 11-19 William St., New York. Orchids for Spriug Delivery, For page s- e List of Advertisers. PALMS. A. Leuthy & Co., Roslindale, Mass. For |).i gp .see Li.st nt Aflvertiserg. PATENTS. SIggers & Slggers, Washington, D. C. For page see Li.st of Advertisers. PEONIES. Edward Swayne. West Chester. Pa. _ For p.ipp see List of Advertisers. Peonie.«. 12nn sorts. Grentest list any- where^ C. Betseher. Canal Dover, Ohio. Wholesale grower of peonies. List of 100 varieties. J. F. Rosenfleld, West Point, Neb. POT HANGERS^ I'ot hangerb, Kramer's $1 doz. by tip , Sl.2.5 hy mall. I. N. Kramer & Sou, Cedar Rapids. la. PLANT BED CLOTTT Mineralized Knliher Co., 18 Cliff St., N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. PRIMROSES. Harlowarden Greenhouses, Greenport, N. Y. Chinese Pri'nroses. For page see List of .Advertisers. Chinese primroses, 4-in., 8c\ Obeonlca, 4-in., Oe. In bud and bloom. J. H. Ziegler, Rowenna, Pa. PRIVET. 230.000 California privet, all sizes. Send for trade list. Valdeslan Nurseries. Bostlc, N. C. PRUNING SHEARS. Rhodes Mfg. Co., Grand Rapids, Mich. For page see List of Advertisers. RHODODENDRONS. John Waterer & Sons, Ltd., American Nursery, Bagshot, Eng. For page see List of Advertisers. ROSES. M. H. Walsh. Woods Hole. Mass. Hardy Roses, H. T. Roses and Ramblers. For pace see List of Advertisers. Bassett & Washburn. Hln.sdale. III. Booted Cuttings of Kalserin, Pres. Carnot, La Detroit. For page see List of Advertisers. Paul NIehotf, LehlghtonT Pa^ Hose Aurora For page see^ Llst^ofAdvertiserg. Baby Rambler roses, fine dormant stock, one year. $12 per Wi, 2 1-4-iu. pot plants. extra well rooted. $4 per 100. $:W per M. Orders booked for delivery now or any time up to the late spring. Samples free. Brown Brothere Company, Rochester, N. Y. SEEDS. T. J. Grey & Co., 32 So. Market St. Boston, Mass, For page see List of Advertisers. Joseph Breck &, Sons, 51 and 52 N. Market St., Boston, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. W. Atlee Burpee & Co., Philadelphia. For page see List of Advertisers. J. M Thorburn & Co., 33 Barclay St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Heury A. Dreer, Philadelphia. Superb Petunia Seed. For page see List of Advertisers. A. T. Boddlugton, 342 W. 14th St.. N. Y. For page see List of .Advertisers. H. F. Mlchell Co., 1017 Market St. Philadelphia, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. James Vick's Sons, Rochester, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. W. W. Rawson & Co., sTjnlon St., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. lljalmar Hartmann & Co., 12 Stormgade, Copenhagen, Denmark. Cauliflower and Cabbage Seed. For page see List of Advertisers. Rickards Bros., S7 East 19th St. New York. Asparagus Plumosus Nanus Seed. For page see List of Advertisers. Johnson Seed Co., 217 Market Street, Philadelphia. For page see List of .Advertisers. Conrad Appel, Darmstadt, Germany, Ks- tab. 1789. High Grade Grass, Clover, and Tree Seeds. SHEEP MANURE. Pulverized Manure Co., 31 Union Stock Yards, Chicago. Wizard Brand. For page see List of Advertisers. SHEET MOSS. E. A. Beaven, Evergreen, Ala. For page see List of Advertisers. SPHAGNUM MOSS. Live sSpnagnum moss, orchid peat and orchid I askets always on haud. Lager & Hurrell, Summit, N. J. SPIRAEA. J. M. Thorburn & Co., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. H. F. Micheil Co., Philadelphia. For page see List of Advertisers. F. R. Pierson Co.. Tarrytown-on-Hudson, N. Y. STEAM TRAP. E. Hippard, Youngstown, O. For page see List of Advertisers. TOMATO SEEDS. Wm. Sim. Cllftondale, Mass. Comet Tomato. For page see List of Advertisers. VENTILATING APPARATUS. Lord & Burnham Co. 1133 Broadway, New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Pierson D-Bar Co., 1 Madison Sq., N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Hltchlngs & Co., 1170 Broadway. N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. John A. Scollayr73-75^Myrtl(r~AveL; Brooklyn, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Weathered Co., 46 and 48 Marlon St.. N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Foley Mfg. Co., 471 W. 22nd St.. Chicago. For page see List of Advertisers. .L C. Monlnger Co.. 421 Hawthorne Ave., Chicago. Tho Chicago Lifter. VINCAS. 10,000 vlncas 2 1-2 in. line, .f 2 50 per 100; .$20.00 per 1000. R. Cuttings same, $1.00 per 100; ,$7.00 per 1000. Cash, please. Benj. Couuell, West Grove. Pa. VIOLETS. H. It. Carlton. Wllloughhy, O. Violet, Gov. Ilerrick. For page see List of Advertisers. WILD SMILAX. E. A. Beaven, Evergreen, Ala. Southern Smilax. For page see List of Advertisers. Caldwell the Woodsman Decorating Co., Evergreen, Ala. For page see List ot Advertisers. WIREWORK. Reed & Keller, 122 W. 25th St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. WIrework. Write for our catalogae. Holton & Hunkel Co., Milwaukee, Wig. M'ire work, all kinds. C. E. Critchell, .SO E. 3rd St.. Cincinnati, O. The "Just Right" kind. Send for prict list. Frank W. Bail, 31 last Third Street, Cincinnati, O. WHOLESALE FLORISTS. Boston. N. F. McCarthy & Co., 84 Hawley St., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. H. M. Robinson & Co., 15 Province St., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. George" iir Sutherland Co^34^HawI^^Str, Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. Welch Bros., 226 Devonshire St.. Boston. For page see List ot Advertisers. Buffalo. Wm. F. Kastlng, 383-87 Elllcott St., Buf- falo, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Chicago. Chas. W. McKellajT, ."il Wabash Av.. Chicago. For pcge see List of Advertisers. Peter Relnberg, 51 Wabash Av.. Chicago. For page see List of Advertisers. A. L. Randall Co.. 19-21 Randolph St., Chicago. For page see List of ASvertlsers. B. F. WInterson Co.. 45-49 Wabash Aye., Chicago. For page see List of Advertisers. Poehlmann Bros. Co., 35 Randolph St., Chicago For nrpp see List of Advertisers. Detroit. Michigan Cot Flower Exchancre. 38 & 40 MInml Av. Wm. Dllger. mgr. For page see List of Advertisers. New Jersey. Charles H. Tottv. Madison, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. New York. J. K. Allen. lOR W 28th St.. New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Wm. Stuart Allen Co.. 53 W~28th 8t, New York. For page see TJst of Advertisers. C. W Eherman. 5.S W ROth St.. New York. For page see TJs* of Advertisers. S FenHch. 110 W 28th St.. New York. For page see TJst of Advertisers. Ford Bros.. 48 Weot 2Sth St . New York. For page see List of Advprtl«prs. n. F. Froment. 57 TV 2Rth i5t.. Now York. For psee see Tdst of Advertisers. Alpjc .T. Guttmsn. 4S West 2Sth St. For paffp BPP List of Advertlsera. E ^?~tTornnr 55 Wpot 2Rtir!atT7^ow York. For pnee spp T,I«t of AdvPt^-Icers. Phlllri F^KpssIpr 5!i W 2Rth RtTTNewYork. For pnep spp List of Advertisers. A ~H "L^nfflnhrTKS 'W~2fth~ft~7^^^^~Yofk. For pnee spp List of Advprtlsers. .Inmeo McMnnns. 42 W 2Stb StTT^ew TorkT For PfiffP fiof List of Advertisers. '"•has Min.nne. 5n w^p.t 2Pth St . Npw York. For pnee spe T 1st of Advertisers. .John T Rnvnor 49 W 29th St~Npw York. For pjisrp '^f^o T.l«t of Advertisers, WyP^Sherldan. 39 'W 2'Sth StT^New Tort For onjrp see List o' Advprtlsers. Tropnrilv * Sch^nck~44^'w7"2Sth~StTniew Yorlt. V*nr on trP SCO List '>f A ^T-prtIspr T & SONS. Extract from letter received from The E. G. Hill Co-, Richmond, Ind. " Ttie wood IS all up and we are ready for glazing; everything fits admirably ana we nad no more trouble wilh the irons atter be- coming familiar with the methods of building. Everything is pro- gressing nicely and we are much attached to ihe King Gutters We think that the next time we build we will use the entire King Con- struction. Yours very truly, [Signed] THE E. G. HILL CO., Per F. H. Lemon. J A LONG Ea« Haven, Conn. FAR WEST- ' Alter making a tnp Elast to see all constructions a m ordering yours. Best in every way." C H HOPKINS. Kent. Wiih. WEST. "They are perfect in every way." C F. MALER. Denvrr. Colo. KING CONSTRUCTION CO., N. TONAWANDA. N. Y. TORONTO. ONT. ^^^.!(;YPRESS'i SASH BARS 2 feet or longer HOT BED SASH PECKY CYPRESS BENCH LUMBER GREENHOUSES ERECTED AND EQUIPPED COMPLETE IF DESIRED Write tor Circular "D" and Prices The A. T. STEARNS LUMBER CO. NEPONSET, BOSTON, MASS. STANDARD FLOWER POTS Packed in small crates, easy to handle. 5-25 6.00 Price per crate 1500 3 in. pots in crate $4.88 15002^ 15002% 10003 ** '* 5.00 800 3H " " 5.80 5004 " " 4-50 3»o5 " *' 4.51 1446 " " -.16 Standard Flower . . POT5 Price per crate :3o 7 in. pots in crate$<.2o 60 8 *' " 3.00 HAND MADE 48 Q in. pots in crate $3.60 48 10 '* " 4.80 24 II " " 3.60 24 12 " " 4.80 12 14 " " 4.80 6 16 •■>" . 'o 0 10 4.50 tjeed pans, same pnce as pots. Send for price list of Cylinders for Cut flowers Hanging Baskets, Lawn Vases, etc. Ten percent, off for cash with order. Address Hllflnger Brns.,Pottery,Fort Edward.N.Y. August Rolker i Sons, Agts., 31 Barclay St,, N, ». City. Holds Class Firmly I See the Point 49" PEERLCSS I OlftElne Point* are tbet>««t. < Ni> rights or loflt. Box of I 1.000 poiDU lb eta. poitpftld. I nFNBT A. DREER, I 714 ChntBDt St., Phtrft.,PK. If your ^reenhousee are wlthlB 500 miles of the CapU"^l, write us, we can save you money W. H. ERNEST, 7S:h and M Streati, WASHINGTON, D. C. SOW IS TRE TIME TO INSURE YOUR fiLASS AGAINST DAMAGE BT HAIL* For particulars address John G, Emior, Saddto Rlvm^g M. «/. 86 HORTICULTURE Januafy 19, 190t Foley's When building in I907 be sure and use GREENHOUSE MATERIALS The Best MANUFACTURED FROM THE Very Best Sun Dried Cypress CUT EXACTLY TO SIZE AND FIT Unequalled Quality and Perfect Work Permit Us to Make Estimates and Plans HOT BED SASH EITHER OPEN OR GLAZED STANDARD SIZES IN STOCK FOLEY VENTILATING APPARATUS the best SEND FOR DESCRIPTIVE CIRCULAR AND PRICES Let Us Furnish Your HEATING PLANT And Save You Money QET OUR FIGURES AND SUGGESTIONS ON PROPOSED WORK ILLUSTRATED CATALOGUE SENT POSTPAID FOLEY MFG. CO., 471 west 22nd st., Chicago The Standard Steam Trap Certificate of merit awarded at Wasliington, D. C, Florists' Convention. For simplicity, durability and per- fect satisfaction it has them all guessing. It is in a class by itself. To see it work a large plant as well as a small will convince the most sceptical that it is the Florists' Friend. The Standard Veutilating; Machine still leads as the most duiable, easiest working and the all-around satisfactory machine The Duplex Gutter is gaining all the time, over 12,000 feel sold thus far this season. Catalogues free. E. HIPPARD, Youngstown, Ohio 't^»e^^A>V'%g5>Ce. ^pw ©WEd EII1ZS?@[S"S FOR HEATING ANY DESCRIPTION OF BUILDING BY STEAM OR HOT WATER NEW YORK OFFICE III RFTH AVE ■ 7-4 FRANKLI N ST, BOSTON .' IMPROVED Greenhouse Boiler, 35 Erie St., CHICAGO. liOSTON OFFICE KEMOVED TO 188-200 FRANKLIN ST., COR. PEARL. N. TOftAWANDA. N.V. GREENHOUSE CONSTRUCTIOiN LUiMBER John C. rioninger Co. 117 E. Blackhawk St., CHICAQO WEATHERED CO/VIPANY BOX 789, NEW YORK GREENHOUSE BUILDING AND HEATING Send for Catalogue SEND FOR CATALOGUE OF SGOLLAY HOT WATER and STEAM BOILERS JOHN A. SCOLLAY 78 and 75 Myrtle Arenae BOROUGH OF BROOKLVN, N. V. Wl Boilers made of Stoel Bollrr Plate; shell, rtrebox sheets and beads of steel; water space all around front, sides and back. Write for Information. BOSTON PLATE & WINDOW GLA^S CO. GREENHOUSE GLASS German and American 7.61 to 287 A St., BOSTON 20-22 Canal St. January 19, 1907 HORTICULTURE 87 AND THEN YOU NEED our boilers — that is, if you believe there is any- thing in getting a boiler that you know what it will lio for you, by what it has done for others. Whether it be our old standby, the Corrugated Firebox or our new friend, the Sectional, you'll get the boiler of economy. Write us. HITCHINGS AND CO. GREENHOUSE DESIGNERS AND BUILDERS. Manufacturers of Healinff and VentllallDif Apparatus. 1170 Broadway, NEW YORK. 1 1 AND Promptness and Good Workmanship THE above combined with personal attention to all work, and the fact that I have in my employ men especially selected for their proficiency in greenhouse heating and building assures you of the best results possib'e for the amount of money expended. Private gardeners and commercial florists in all parts of the country for whom I have installed work will verify the above. (Send for list). IS YOUR HEATING PLANT IN ORDER for the comirg winter ? IF NOT can send you competent mechanics at once. Everything for Heating and Ventilating, Crates, Smoke Boxes, Etc. WILLIAM H. West Side Ave. Station, ') LUTTON ■ Jersey City. N. J. Tel.* 12 R. Bergen Eastern Agent Furman Boilers, write for prices 'ERE is the rest of David McFarlane's letter about U-Bar houses: "I consider the U-Bar style of construction as far ahead of the ordinary iron frame as the iron frame surpasses the old wooden house with 8xio glass. My predictions are that all up-to-date horticulturists will demand this method in the future." Mr. McFarlane is Gardener to Mrs. H. Walter Webb at Scarborough, N. Y. Send for U-Bar catalog. Pierson LJ=Bar Company, Designers and Builders U=Bar Greenhouses, Met r opolitan Building, Fourth Avenue and 23 rd Street, New York. s« H O R T I C U L T U R i: January 19, 1907 itttttttfttltititiifttttttttt TheDust Proof Gear — KoAv It's Made— -And Why- WE are everlastingly getting after the points that can be improved in every sort of thing that leaves our shops — we have men who do nothing but dig out just these things — you might call them the " watch dogs of the factory" — nothing gets by them. Of course, it often takes weeks, months and some- times even a year to bring about certain improvements and test them up, and testing them up is the really vital part of every improvement we make. It comes to you as a tried out fact — nor a theory. Take for ex- ample this new dust-proof gear; we have used the mighty good points in our self oiling one and carried them out in a little different way. The gears are now entirely enclosed and thoroughly protected; the en- closure cap is removable. The gears run just the same in reservoirs of oil, but the operating rod runs down inside the columns, making a more compact and neater job. If you are using a ventilating apparatus, that your men have to tug at when there's a sudden change of temperature, or a storm is on hand, then you want this gear — one good turn of the handle and it will run down itself. It's not a rough cast affair, but a fine piece of workmanship in every way, with machine cut worm and all that kind of thing. Remem- ber this apparatus has no criss-crossing of levers — no slipping, breaking cables — no complicated chain and sprocket, but a splendid apparatus free from compli- cations, and it will do the work the way you want the work done. Write for prices. Extract from a recent report of an important firm of Contracting Engineers, concerning the merits of a ventilating apparatus (ontrollcil liy a rod against one operated by a chain or sprocket. " The device depends for its operation on a chain running over a sprocketed gear, and investigation of these devices convinces us that they are not nearly so reliable as a worm and gear arrange- ment controlled by a rod, such for instance as the devices made by Lord it Burnham Company. The one great fault in a chain operat- ing device is the constant recurring troubles at top of sprocketed gear. .Sometimes a link parts and at others it gets jammed in the mechan- ism and the difficulty of getting up lo so high an elevation seems to us to be sufficient reason for an additional expenditure." [.Signed] WESTWATER & CASEY, Columbus, Ohio. LORD .^^^ 96 HORTICULTURE January 2(5, 1907 AMERICAN CARNATION SOCIETY. The Convention at Toronto One of the Largest Gatherings in the History of the Society. — The Exhibition, The opening session of tlie conven- tion at 7.o0 P. M., Wednesday, was one of the largest gatherings in the history of the American Carnation So- ciety. Hon. Mortimer Clarke, Lieut- Governor of Ontario, delivered a most cordial address of welcome, dwelling upon the close union of sentiment be- tween the people of the United States and Canada, of which the carnation is a fitting symbol, and hoping for a still closer union. Alderman J. J. Graham, chairman of the civic reception com- mittee and R. J. Score also spoke in similar vein. C. W. Ward, in respond- ing on behalf of the Carnation Society, spoke of the vast resources of Canada and the high qualities of Canadian people and predicted future greatness in all lines of horticultural and agri- cultural development. President J. H. Duulop was then introduced and after a few cordial words of welcome read his address which was received with approving applause. President's Address. Ladies and Gentlemen, Members of the American Carnation Society: It is with more than ordinary pleas- ure I welcome you to this the sixteenth annual convention of this progressive and important organization. At our last convention of Boston words of welcome were extended by His Honor, the Mayor, by the secretary of the Massachusetts Horticultural Society, in the absence of its president, the president of the Gardeners' and Flor- ists' Club and replied to by members of this society, men who have by their untiring zeal endeared themselves to us and who have by perseverance and Industry advanced to that high plane which few of us hope to attain. 1 re- ferred to the Boston welcome on ac- count of the historical connection and the traditional history of that good old Commonwealth. But you are welcomed tonight to one of the newer or more modern cities, one that is only begin- ning to feel the impulse of commercial activity and has not that traditional history of which our last convention city could boast, but none the less hearty and loyal. Toronto welcomes you with the true British hospitality that is ever found where the Anglo- Saxon tongue is spoken. Let us here express this wish: May the ties that bind the two greatest English-speak- ing nations, of which Canada is a part, and I may say the brightest gem in the British Crown, never be severed, but be welded more closely together in the bonds of Love, Esteem, Friendship and Commercial Union. We feel highly honored in having you with us on this the first time that the society has met outside of the United States, more especially so as the membership from the Dominion has been very small. It was not the numerical strength of the Canadian members that brought the convention to Toronto, but the good feeling, the magnanimous spirit and the desire to assist in showing the people of this country the progress and improvement that has taken place in the develop- ment of the Divine Flower. It is of the greatest importance that the edu- cational feature of such an exhibition of carnations as we have in the Ex- hibition Hall should be taken advan- tage of. not only by those who are growing them, but also by the public, who are our best critics, for it is they who are our support and to them we look for approval of our product; cer- tainly, if the public do not patronize our wares, it matters not how much we cherish any particular variety. It is they we have to please, and they whom we should encourage to see the flowers in all stages of development at our greenhouses, and to express their opinion on what we are produc- ing, criticizing as it were, thus becom- ing familiar with the varieties by name, color, etc., and the public like to be consulted and have a knowledge of the different varieties. We have long looked forward to this time when we could present such a magnificent show and bring to our city the men who have been instrumental in producing such grand flowers, men who are revered by every lover of the Divine Flower, and whose names will ever be remembered as those who by their love and devotion to their chosen calling have given to the world the best that has ever been. There are not many things that I can speak of in this address that would be considered new, as we on this side feel ourselves students and desire to be taught, but there is one matter of particular importance to all, and I feel that if we can we should find a solution or formulate a plan by which we can put it in operation in an intel- ligent and practical way. and that is, What should qualify a new variety for the American Carnation Society's cer- tificate of merit? What has been said and done at previous conventions along this line has hardly been satis- factory, or has been found to be de- fective in some particular. At our last convention at Boston a committee was named to bring in a report, but it was received at the last afternoon ses- sion and too late to receive that atten- tion a question of so much Importance deserves. It should be considered both from the originator's and the buyer's standpoint, both should be considered. The man who devotes his time and brains to the hybridizing of carnations should receive every encouragement from the society, also the grower who buys the new varieties largely from the description of the originator and from the awards that have been made both from this society and the various exhibitions at which the variety was shown. It may have scored high as seen at the various exhibitions, but there may be some of the most essen- tial points of a first-class commercial variety lacking. The question is how are we to arrive at a solution? How are we to ascertain if the variety con- tains the points that go to make up a profitable variety for the average com- mercial grower? These should be care- fully considered, and when the certi- ficate is awarded it should be a guar- antee that these points have been as- certained and proven. The more close- ly we guard our awards, the more closely we scrutinize these points, so much more will the trade generally rely confidently on the endorsation of this society and should enhance the value cf any variety having the en- dorsation of this society. But let us guard .iealously the awarding of this certificate and let it be all that the name implies. We know how closely every award is made, how closely ev- ery point is scrutinized in the old land, and as a result the award is according- ly prized by the recipient, for he knows his product has been deserving or it would not be awarded. Another matter that should receive our attention is the increasing work of the secretary. With the growth of the society his work has increased In a much greater ratio. During the short time I have held office as your presi- dent I know the amount of correspond- ence must be considerable, as from my end he has had reason to know we were working. There is the compil- ing of the premium list, soliciting ad- vertisements, etc., the compiling ol the annual report and the preparatory work for each convention, etc. It might be well for this meeting to con- sider the question and suggest some means of lightening the work either by granting an assistant for a stated time each year or the purchase of labor-saving appliances and not to ex- ceed a certain sum to be named by the society. Above all, let us recognizB our secretary's ability and make him feel by our words and actions that we appreciate his services. Nothing makes one feel more energetic than to know he has your sympathy and support. This convention will have served its purpose if it stimulates a still greater interest in the Divine Flower in our broad Dominion. We have not been as quick to recognize the Importance of the carnation as our American brethren, and for that reason the dn- velopment has not been as great as we would desire, and we hope that in visiting the greenhouses of this sfic- inuary 26, 1907 HORTICUUTURi: 97 tion where carnations are grown that you will criticize our work and not be slow to point out our mistakes. We note with interest the popularity of the carnation in England, also that the American varieties are being largely grown, and from the comments in the horticultural press the varieties are giving very general satisfaction. I trust that your stay with us may be both pleasant and profitable and thank you for the honor conferred on me by electing me your president, and before concluding I also wish to thank the gentlemen composing the different committees who have worked so har- moniously and zealously in completing the arrangements for this convention. Secretary Herr followed with his an- nual report: Secretary's Report. Mr. President and Fellow Members: — Your secretary reports having issued the usual printed matter during the year and mailing the same as issued. There were two deaths reported to the secretary during the year — those of Mr. Lewis Ullrich, of Tiffin, Ohio, and J. L. Dillon, Bloomsburg, Pa., the first two that have been reported dur- ing my term of office. Mr. Valentine, of Denver, Col., several years back, made some remark about a suitable offering being sent in such cases. There was no action taken in the mat- ter, and I would suggest that an offer- ing be adopted as representative of this society, and upon similar condi- tions arising again, the secretary be empowered to wire a florist in the city of the deceased, to send such offering with the society card. Like most human beings, your sec- retary is subject to errors, lapse of memory and the losing of important documents, perhaps more so then the most of them. The last year three of these errors happened to get into our premium list: First, the substitution of the name of Eugene Dailledouze for that of Wm. Scott, as judge; second, the use of the name of O. R. King Co., Ltd., instead of the King Construction Co., in the award of a special: and last, but not least, the loss of copy for a half-page ad. and a $10.00 special, and the non-appearance of either in the premium list. When my attention was called to this, I offered to have ad. and premium both printed on a postal card and send it out to every member, at my own expense, but this offer was not accepted. The advertisements in the premium list amount to $231.50. These adver- tisers are worthy of your patronage. This is the only means whereby we can secure the revenue necessary for the exi>ense of this society, expenses that are increasing faster than the membership. To secure these adver- tisements, your secretary wrote almost three hundred personal letters, in ad- dition to the printed notices sent all members, and the showing does not measure up with the amount of time and labor expended. Every member of this society who has anything to advertise should use this premium list; it is not money thrown away and is the only contribution the society asks, aside from your annual dues of $2.00. Your president, Mr. J. H. Dunlop, has given the secretary much valuable as- sistance during the year, and has cer- tainly well earned the honor attached to his office. Treasurer Dorner rendered his financial statement for the year. Treasurer's Report. I'EK.MAXENT FUND. Amount reported Jan. 20, 1906. .$1996.21 Cash received 29.10 $2025.31 WOKKI.NG FUND. Cash on hand Jan. 20, 1906... $317.08 Cash received Jan. 20 to March 21 $477.00 Cash received from Albert M. Herr, Sec'y. 601.42 1078.42 $1395.50 EXPENDITURES. Paid 42 orders on treasury 1005.39 Balance cash on hand.. 390.11 $1395.50 The following paper by John Birnie was then read by Herman Simmers: Are There Too Many Carnations Introduced? By Johu Birnie. .\re there too many new carnations introduced? This is the question put John Birnik. to me by the American Carnation So- ciety. I think it will be quite safe to give a negative answer to the question. PERFECTION NOT YET REACHED. Beautiful as the American carnation is at the present time the summit of perfection has not yet been reached and generations yet to come will find the goal still in front of them. There was a time — some fifteen or mere years ago — that carnation growers through- out the country looked a little askance at the "new carnation." and not with- out good reason. We had at that time an avalanche of new carnations many of which were found to be worthless, causing considerable loss and disap- pointment to those who bought them, and with those new carnations several new diseases were introduced which created quite a commotion in carna- tion growing circles. Strenuous ef- forts were made to cure or overcome those diseases by the use of quack nostrums, but in many cases the cure was found to be worse than the dis- ease. It might be said here, however, that those diseases never put experi- enced growers to any great incon- venience: and introducers gradually becoming aware of the fact that car- nations grown under proper treatment and natural conditions were immune, those diseases finally disappeared, and today are never seen on any properly handled establishment. BENEFIT OF A. C. S. TO GROWERS. Introducing a new carnation at the present time is, however, an altogether different matter to what it was fifteen years ago or before the advent of the American Carnation Society. This so- ciety has surrounded the legitimate in- troducer with such restrictions as will make it absolutely impossible for him to introduce a new carnation which has not got at least good qualities enough to make it desirable in some branch of our business. Under the res- olution passed at Boston, the much coveted certificate of merit will be harder to get than ever, seeing the car- nation has got to score the required 85 points or more on the exhibition table, and also be examined at the introduc- er's establishment. This I think, is a step in the right direction, and for the first time makes the certificate mean something to the intending buyer. Hitherto the certificate of merit has only been a sort of special prize for specially selected flowers cut from plants which have been specially treated so as to produce blooms large enough to attract special attention on the exhibition table. This proves nothing, except that the varieties ex- hibited can, by intensive cultivation, be induced to produce large flowers. As to how many flowers can be pro- duced per plant we are left to guess; neither have we any idea how those varieties will act under ordinary treat- ment. This new departure will, if it is ever put in force, be of great help to the intending purchaser of new carna- tions; in fact, it appears to be alto- gether for his benefit and protection. Such being the case all expenses in- curred by the examining committees however appointed, should be paid by the society, even if this necessitate an increase in the annual dues to do so. The introducers, or promoters, could hardly be expected to pay directly for what is so obviously advantageous to the buyer, and might not always be of equal advantage to themselves. SUGGESTED WIDENING OF SCOPE. I am also of opinion that the field iiuglit to be widened by reducing the scale a little, as I believe many carna- tions that would not score 85 points on the exhibition table, would, when examined growing on the bench, be found to possess other good points, such as health, productiveness, habit, etc., which would make them desirable for commercial purposes, and probably prove more profitable than the larger varieties. Many of our best paying commercial carnations today would have no show on the exhibition table. The society might with propriety go a step farther and keep a watchful eye on every new carnation from the time it is registered until it makes its debut after receiving its final certificate, and also inquire into the merits and de- merits of all new carnations whether they are introduced through the me- dium of the American Carnation So- 98 HORTICULTURE, January 26, )&07 ciety or otherwise. Those committees might also, with propriety taice a walk through the introducer's propagating house, just to have a look at those "selected" cuttings, and see if condi- tions are all right. It is said that cut- tings which go in there in good con- dition often come out with weakened constitution and other ailments which make them of little value to those who buy them. Only by adopting some such methods will the American Car- nation Society give the purchaser of new varieties the protection he is en- titled to, and at the same time make it impossible to introduce "too many new carnations.'" SHOULD STRIVE FOR FRAGRANCE. Our present day carnation introduc- ers seem to be directing their efforts more to increasing the size of the flow- er than anything else, and their suc- cess in that direction is wonderful, but while they are struggling for size, it looks as if they were losing sight of one of the chief attributes of the car- nation, namely, fragrance. The only two varieties in commerce at the pres- ent time which retain the much-ad- mired clove scent are Flora Hill and Boston Market. A carnation with the color and siz.e of Enchantress and the fragrance of Boston Market would be an acquisition worthy of the efforts of our introducers. Or is strong fragrance a characteristic of the white carnation as it is of the white verbena? However that may be, an effort in that direction would not be amiss. Taste demands fragrance, just as fashion demands color. COMPETITION OF ENGLISH GROW- ERS. Size, however, is likely to be the main aim of the American introducer for some time to come, and the suc- cessful efforts of their British brethren in the profession to improve the car- nation will furnish the incentive. We read of Malmaison carnations 8 inches across, and also of some crosses be- tween. English and American varieties which the Englishmen claim are im- provements on the latter. Under those circumstances, the American intro- ducer is not likely to rest on his lau- rels; evidently there are foemen wor- thy of his steel on the other side of the water. VARIETIES FOR POT CULTURE NEEDED. Hitherto our introducers have de- voted their entire attention to the de- velopment of the carnation as a cut flower, but there is another phase of carnation advancement which they have altogether neglected, although they have had numerous hints regard- ing'it both in the trade press and from the platform. I refer to the carnation for pot culture. We need a race of dwarf carnations of every shade of color. Colors that could not be used in the cut carnation would be very de- sirable in this class, and fragrance should be one of its prominent fea- tures. A race of carnations of the kind mentioned would mark an epoch in the plant trade. They could be grown in ordinary pots for the general plant trade, or put in pans or vases for deco- rative or holiday purposes. They could be flowered at any time without undue forcing, and would certainly make a far more satisfactory house plant than the short-lived although pretty azalea. They could also be used for summer planting and would fill a long felt want in that direction, as I think it is ex- tremely improbable that a carnation which would prove to be entirely hardy in our northern latitudes will ever be produced. There won't be "too many carnations introduced" until this much-needed class receives the atten- tion it deserves. INTRODUCERS SHOULD BE EN- COURAGED. Any effort to discourage carnation introducers in their endeavor to im- prove the carnation would be a mis- take. Those whom we might call our professional hybridizers have got hy- bridizing down almost to a science, and with the magnificent varieties now at their command as subjects to work on, decided improvements may be looked for in the near future, both on this and the other side of the Atlantic. The 4-inch flower may materialize at any time, but that will not satisfy the ambition of our carnation introducers. To them one step in advancement only suggests another, and when the 4-inch carnation is an accomplished fact, they will with characteristic perseverance reach out for one still larger. In the discussion which followed W. N. Rudd remarked that the paper contained some good things and some rank heresies. Some people expect brains, horse sense and business ex- perience all for two dollars per year. He had no patience with a man who expects the seal of commercial value on carnation certificates. Invitations for the meeting for next year were presented from Indianapolis and Washington. The nominations for officers was the next business and re- sulted as follows: Wm. F. Gude, J. R. Freeman and Fred H. Lemon for president; Peter Bisset and Adolph Baur for vice-president; a; M. Herr for secretary, and F. E. Dorner for treas- urer. William Gammage then read a paper on "Carnations from a Canadian Point of View " He said that it was his observation that Canadians have a speculative faith in the future, as all are building greenhouses in modern ways and largely for carnation flowers. Cultural methods have to keep pace with the developments of today, and the carnation's popularity is on the increase. The report of the judges was then read, A discussion of the status of Nelson Fisher as to eligibility in the Lawson class followed, and Messrs. Rudd, Ward and Lemon were appoint- ed a committee to establish a rule on this question for the guidance of ex- hibitors and judges. At Thursday morning's session the reports of committees were in order. The committee on change in methods of awarding certificates reported that they were unable to agree on a prac- tical plan. Discussion brought out the consensus of opinion that it is im- practical to send special committees to inspect varieties growing, and that nothing of value could be thus gained. It was voted to abrogate the rule to this effect adopted last year. H. M. Altick made a final report on the McKinley fund, and a vote of thanks was passed appreciative of his efforts. The sum of $100 was appro- priated for this fund in the name of the society. The color classification committee recommended a new classification which was adopted for use in the schedules. The report of the nomen- clature committee followed: Report of the Nomenclature Com- mittee. Mr. President and Fellow Members; Your committee reports the registra- tion of the following carnations during the past year: Splendor by Stevenson Bros. Harvard, Georgia and Faust by James D. Cockroft. Pocahontas by Baur & Smith. Red Chief, Winona and Bonnie Maid by F. Dorner & Sons Co. Lucile by J. D. Thompson Carnation Co. Toreador by The H. Weber & Sons Co. Red Riding Hood by Chicago Carna- tion Co. Mrs. Robert Hartshorne by Malachi Tierney. Welcome by Dailledouze Bros. The registration of "Welcome" is provisional and subject to the approval or disapproval of this Society, it being a pink sport of Mrs. T. W. Lawson, and will be on exhibition at the meet- ing. Registration is getting to be quite a bit of work. One of the above regis- trations was effected after an inter- change of eight letters, several of the others required three and four, owing to the fact that the list of names that have been used is cumbersomely large, and also, to the fact that some introducers of new varieties do not take the trouble or do not care to go to the expense of registration. From the amount of space given by our trade papers to this matter of registration, there is no excuse for any originator not to know that when he names a carnation, the proper thing to do is to have that name regis- tered with the Society at once, the cost being but $1.00 per name, and it is not obligatory to be a member of tha Society to have a variety registered. We, therefore, again recommend that no variety under name be allowed to compete in the exhibitions of this Society unless said name has been properly registered, either with this Society, or the S. A. F., and that this rule be in force for our next exhibi- tion, with the privilege of registration the first morning of the exhibition for those who may have previously neglected it or who do not know of this rule. We would also recommend that all names registered previous to 1896 be eliminated from the working list of this committee. Respectfully submitted, Albert M. Herr, A. Herrington, Eugene Daille- douze. After some discussion it was voted that the registration of the name of a variety should be a prerequisite to the award of certificates of entry in com- petitive classes. The recommendation to eliminate all names used previous to 1896 was not agreed to. Welcome was accepted as a name for the Law- son sport of Dailledouze Bros. The re- port as amended was adopted. Telegrams of congratulations were received from Peter Fisher of Ellis, Mass., and Peter Bisset of Washington. An invitation to visit the Dale estate on Friday forenoon was accepted. It being announced that William January 26, 1907 HORTICU LTURE Two Weber Seedlings, 99 NO. Zl, '02. Carnation No. 24, '02, was described in HORTICULTURE last year as fol- lows: Parentage, a deep pink seedling and Lawson. Height and habit very simi- lar to Lawson. Flower is considerably larger, better formed and of better and more even color. All shoots come from the base of plant, the stems be- ing practically bare of any side growth. Size 3 to 3 1-2 inches. The variety described last year under No. 9, '03, has been named Toreador by Messrs. Weber and^ as the follow- ing description shows, is a descendant of No. 24, '02. The description is as follows: "In color, a very much improved TOItE.\DOR. Prospprity. Parentage, Prosperity x No. 24, '02. Ground color is white, heavily overlaid with scarlet, bar- ring a broad distinct zone of pure white on the edges of the petals. The latter are deeply serrated. It has the stiff stems of the pollen parent, and as long as Prosperity. In size it is equal to Prosperity at its best." Scott of Buffalo had suffered a stroke of paralysis, a telegram of sympathy was ordered to be sent. R. O. King's paper on "Greenhouse Construction" followed with black- board illustration. THE EXHIBITION. The exhibition was large and the blooms were of a superb quality and high average The Boston exhibitors were very unfortunate on account of delay in the express delivery, being twenty-four hours late, but everything was in good order when unpadded and staged on the second day. The exhibi- tion hall was cool and all the flowers kept in excellent condition. The silver medal for vase of 100 blooms, any variety, any color, was won by Cottage Gardens Co., with .\lma Ward; the bronze medal in the same class by Dailledouze Bros., Brooklyn, N. Y., with seedling 348. The S. A. F. silver medal was won by Cottage Gardens Co., with Alma Ward and the bronze medal by Bassett & Washburn with seedling No. 20. The silver cup donated by the Canadian Horticultural Association for six vases, 50 blooms in each, distinct varieties, went to F. R. Pierson Co. The silver cup offered by the Steele, Briggs Seed Co., for six vases of 25 blooms each, distinct varieties, and the silver cup offered by the R. W. King Co. for the best 100 blooms in four varieties, four vases, went to W. J. Lawrence, Eglinton, Ont. Silver cup offered by the H. Dale Estate for 100 blooms to be dissem- inated during 1907, to C. W. Ward for Beacon. Ten dollars in gold by J. H. Dunlop, Toronto, for best 50 blooms white, to R. Witterstaetter for seedling 1009. Ten dollars in gold for_ best 25 blooms, pink seedling or sport darker than Enchantress and lighter than Lawson, never before winning a prize or medal, to Dailledouze Bros., for seedling No. 348. Ten dollars in gold offered by W. J. Lawrence for best 50 blooms not more than three varieties, for growers with less than 20.000 feet of glass, to E. Crowhurst. Five dollars by J. H. Dunlop for best 12 blooms, private gardeners only, to M. Tiemey. Five dollars by George Vair for best 25 bright red blooms, to A. J. Guttman for Victory. A certificate of merit was awarded to E. Reimels for seedling No. 32. The first prizes in the various class- es were as follows: Vase 100 blooms, white, Chicago Car- nation Co.. Joliet, 111., with White Per- fection; 100 blooms Enchantress shade of pink, Chicago Carnation Co., with Enchantress; 100 blooms Lawson shade of pinlc, Chicago Carnation Co., with Aristocrat; 100 blooms Scott shade of pink, P. R. Pierson Co., Tar- rytown-on-Hndson, N. Y., with Win- sor; 100 blooms scarlet. Cottage Gar- dens Co., Queens, N. Y., with Robert Craig; 100 blooms crimson. Cottage Gardens Co., with Creole Beauty; 100 blooms any other color, J. E. Haines, Bethlehem, Pa., with Imperial. Class B, open to all varieties dis- seminated prior to July 1, 1906: Vase 50 blooms white, Chicago Car- nation Co., with White Perfection; 50 blooms Enchantress shade of pink, same with Enchantress; 50 blooms scarlet, Guttman & Weber, with Vic- tory. Class C, open to all varieties dis- seminated prior to July 1, 1905: Vase 25 blooms white, Chicago Car- nation Co., with White Perfection; 25 blooms Lawson shade of pink. Dale Estate, Brampton, Ont., with Lawson; 25 Idooms crimson, E. Crowhurst, with Harlowarden; 25 blooms any other color, Dale Estate, with Nelson Fisher. On Thursday morning the judges reported additional certificates to R. Witterstaetter for Afterglow, 87 points; A. Roper for Bay State, 85 points; H. Weber & Sons Co. for Toreador, 87 points, and the $25.00 silver cup do- nated by the Montreal Gardeners' and Florists' Club to the exhibitor making the largest display, to F. R. Pierson Co. NEWS NOTES. The Miami Floral Co. of Dayton, O., has increased its capital stock from $30,000 to $50,000. The Minneapolis (Minn.) Park Board held its annual meeting January 19th, electing the following officers: Presi- dent, J. E. Northrup; vice-president, E. W. Decker; secretary. J. A. Ridg- way; attorney, C. J. Rockwood; super- intendent, Theo. Wirth. W. W. Rawson of Boston observed his sixtieth birthday on January 23, by a banquet at the Hotel Vendome. Included in the large company were Governor (Juild, Lt.-Gov. Draper, mem- bers of the governor's council, and manv mem))ers of the various political and fraternal organizatit. Prices right. Address A. W. WILLIAMS - Highland, N. V. CARNATIONS Rooted Cuttings for immediate shipment. Enchantress, $2.50 per 100, $20 per 1000 Bountiful, *' White Lawson, '* Var. Lawson, *' ' Patten, Pink Lawson, $2.00 per Boston Harket, Queen, Fair Haid, H. Fenn 5 per cent discount for cash with order. R. ENGELMAN& SON, Pittsfield, Mass. 100. $15 per 1000 SPECIALS - ROOM We must have room and to have you help us take a 10 per cent discount for cash with order at once: 2H in- Cinerarias, $5.00 C. Primroses in bloom. 5.00 Obconica, 5.00 Baby 5.00 Cyclamen stock guaranteed to please you or money back. Send for our list of Carnations, R. C. and 2 in. Roses, R. C. and 2 in. Ferns — Boston. Whiimanii, Piersonii, Scottii, Elegantissima, Barrowsii, Adiantum, Plumo?us and Sprengeri. Meniion Horticulture when you write; a4so name Express Co. GEO. A. KUHL, Pekin, Ills. 3 in. 4 in. $8.00 $12.50 8.00 12.50 8.00 12.50 8.00 12.50 8.00 15.00 ^^ A. 15 I3> iv Xv E> CARNATIONS -Rooted Cuttings New Pink Carnation for 1907 Color — A peculiar shade of lively pink, with a faint yellowish cast : several sh .des lighter than the Law on. Unlike most Pinks, the brighest sun does not injure the color. Size — 3 to 4 inches in diameter when e>tab- lished. Odor— Pleasing, but not strong. Stems — Invariably strong, but always gracefu , ranging from 12 to jo inches during the season. Habit, etc. — A very quick, activ^erower, making specimen lants in aBhoit time, even from late cut ings. On account of its rapid growi h, requi es supporting verv soon alter benching. Gets away rapidly, btooms early and gives long stems n ht from thr: start. Productiveness -P oditious is the best word we know of tu use here. It is the most ince.'^sani bionmer early v rd late, we have e\er grown. Stock limiied. r)ehver>' Januaiy 5ih to IQth an-i later. Price $12.00 per 100, $100.00 per 1000 THE H. WEBER & SONS CO., Oakland, Md. JOHN E. HAINE-S, The Leading Scarlet brilliant color, fine stem, the most prodnc- tlve ever introduced, blooms early until thrown out In July, no extra grass. All shoots make flowers. Watch the papers and see what growers say about it. None bat well-rooted, healthy cuttings leave the place. Rooted cuttings ready Dec. 15, 1908. Price, $0.00 per 100; $50 per 1000. JOHN E. HAINES, Bethlehem, Pa. C AR N ATI O N S Rooted Cuttings- Now Ready Per loo: — Light Pink Laws.in, $6.co; While Lawson- $2.5o: Variegated Laws n, .$2 =;o; T. W. Lawson* $■•00; Enchantress, $250; Harf Fenn, $2.50; Manley,$2.5o. Boston Market, $2. 00; FairMaid, $2.00 Per 100 Per 1000 LAWSON $1.50 $12 00 ENCHANTRESS 2.00 15.00 QUEEN 1.50 12.00 RED LAWSON 2.00 15.00 ROBERT CRAIG 6.00 WARWICK GREENHOUSES James Burke, Mgr. WARWICK NECK, R. I. Look through the Buyers' Directory and Ready Reference Guide. You will find some good offers there also. EAST BRIDCEWATER DAHLIA GARDENS not only has one of the largest, but one of the finest collections of any Arm In America. We have over a million Dahlia roots to sell this coming season. Send for prices. J. K. ALEXANDER, Prop , East Bridgewater, Mass. DAHLIAS. HENRY A. STEVENS CO. East Street, Dedham, Mass Have You Read the Advertisements this Week? Now is the time to place your order for bulbs which will insure you getting named va- rieties m any quantity; delivery to be made this fall or early spring. ^^^^^^ DAVID HERBERT & SON, Successors to L. K. Peacock, Inc. A.TOO. 3V.J. Brockton Dahlia Farm Has the largest and finest collection of Dahlias in United States, with prices that will suit the trade. Send for price list. W. p. LOTHROP, Prop., Ea«t Bridgewater, Mass. DEBUTANTE Vhe most profilable light pink Carnation. Tested Four Years $IO.O0 PC 100. Delivery begins Jan. i. J. W. HOWARD - Somervi.le, Mass. A Positive Cure for Split Pinl(S Pat. Sep. 18, Km. The M. & D. ARTIFICIAL CALYX Will obviate vour trouble. A Perfect Flower yruaranteed. $1 7.5 per hundred, $ir> on per ihou^and. 250 at thou- sand rates. Send for Sample. MAXFIELD & DIMOND, Mf., P.O. Box 304D, Warren, R.I. 104 HORTICULTURE lai.uary 26, 1»07 Seed Trade {■reparations for the Canners' con- vention are going on apace and it is quite safe to predict tliat tlie quality and extent of tlie displays both by in- dividual firms and by the local com- mittees will eclipse any previous con- vention held by the canners. As might he expected of Buffalo, electricity is to be a prominent feature of all deco- rations and some beautiful effects will he produced. In the matter of entertainment this convention will excel anything pre- viously attempted. Special arrange- ments are being made to give the ladies a good time, a unique feature be- ing a trip to East Aurora and a visit to Elbert Hubbard and the Roycroft- ers. It is planned to serve lunch to them there and no doubt the visit will be heartily enjoyed. An "At Home" will be tendered to the packers and their friends by the Machinery and Supplies Association, which will be a very elaborate affair. The various oflacers' rooms at the Armory are to be fitted up to repre- sent the different nations. For in- stance, there will be an American, a British and a German room, and prob- ably others, and in each will be served refreshments both solid and liquid characteristic of that nation. This en- tertainment is scheduled for Wednes- day evening. A theatre party is to be given on Thursday evening by the American Can Co., and there will be other minor attractions. A record at- tendance is looked for. The Bell and Howe Telephone Com- panies have agreed to give free local and long distance service to those at- tending the convention between the hours of six p. m. and nine a. m., from Monday until Friday night. Last winter at Atlantic City some twenty odd seed firms were represent- ed, while not over ten are members of the association. It would seem more dignified on the part of those who wish to attend the convention to join the association instead of simply be- ing camp followers. This is a reproach which seems to apply to seedsmen more than to any other business, and it is often commented on by their col- leagues in other lines. The great decline in the demand for seed peas from market gardeners and farmers it is pretty well understood by the seedsmen is mainly due to the large and increasing consumption of canned peas, and this applies es- pecially to the leading restaurants and hotels. This is due to various causes, but chief among them is the labor or servant question. The farmer cannot get the peas picked after raising them, particularly in the vicinity of any large city, while the hotel or restaur- ant cannot get them shelled. The can- ners are making an effort to cater to this trade by packing peas in gallon cans, thus saving to the proprietor of these establishments fully 10 per cent over the standard can. In 1890 something less than 200,000 cases of peas were packed in the United States, and these mainly in Baltimore, while in 1906 the country's pack was in round figures 4,600,000 cases, of which New York State and Wisconsin supplied something over one- half. It can safely he said that with an average crop, 1907 will produce over 5,000,000 cases; yet the consumption has kept BEGONIAS GLOXINIAS Fine large plump bulbs just received from Belgium. SINGLE DOUBLE Doz. ICO 1000 Doz. 100 1000 Orange 40 2-75 23.50 65 5.00 40.00 Scarlet 40 2 75 23-50 b5 5.00 40.00 Pink 40 2 75 23-50 fas 5.00 40.00 White . 40 2.75 73.50 ^5 5.00 40.00 Yellow 40 2 75 23-50 bS 5.00 40.00 nixed 35 2.50 22.00 50 4.00 35.CO These should be planted novf to have fine large plants for Easter Sales. Doz. 100 Red and Scarlet Blue Bordered Bordered Spotted White Choicest Mixed Scarlet Blue 35.00 35.00 35.00 35.00 35 00 35.00 35.C0 DIELYTRA (Bleeding Heart) for forcing. 1 his makes a mo-t saleable plant for church decoration and there is nothing that forces more quiLk y and wiih greaiei ease. Strong heavy clumps a mass of floweiicg eyes. 75c per doz,, $5.50 per 100, $52.50 per 1000 TIMELY FLOWER SEEDS, tliat is, to sow now. ALYSSUn, Little Gem, W'c have the real dwarf type for pot culture and beHdinp. irade pkt. lOc, oz. 30c LOBELIA, Crystal Palace Compacta, the best type for bedding 30c, $1.50 PETUNIA, Grandiflora Fringed Single, in mi.viure containing the brightest colors, H trade pki, 30c, 50c PETUNIA, Double Fringed and Hybridized mi.xture will yield a large per cent of double flowers, 500 seeds 7SC, pkt. tooo seeds $1.50 SALVIA, Bonfire, A dwarf compact variety seed selected from specimen plants, per trade pkt, 40c, peroz. $2.50 NOTE — The above varieties of flower seeds are only a few specials from our very large list. Our new Wholesalb Catalogue is now ready. It will pay everj' florist to have a copy. Write for it today. HENRY F. MICHELL CO. 1018 Market Street, PHILADELPHIA, PA. pace with the output, and with the largest crop on record prices of both "spots" and "futures" are higher than ever before. While peas, corn and tomatoes are the large items of the packers of vege- tables, there are others such as string beans, beets, spinach, pumpkin and squash, the output and consumption of which are constantly increasing. These facts are of interest to the seed trade because the canners look to them to supply the seed from which all of these goods are grown, but a word of warning may not be out of place here. Don't imagine any kind of junk will do for the canner. He is getting to be a critical buyer of seeds and while he may be inveigled into buying junk once, the same dealer will not fool him twice. It is a matter of regret that a few seedsmen will sell anything to the can- ner on which they can make a few dol- lars discrediting not only themselves but the entire seed trade. Should a suit be brought against any of these firms by the canner, it is doubtful if they could make a successful defence, and it will readily occur to the reader why such a suit might not be an un- mixed evil. The House Committee on Agriculture decided Jan. 22 to recommend the dis- continuance of free seed distribution by Congress. Instead of appropriating the customary $250,000 for this purpose the committee will advise that this sum be used to purchase rare seeds to be distributed by the Department of Agriculture. """cVde begonias and GLOXINIAS FROn BELQlUnS LEADING SPECIALISTS TUBEROUS-ROOTED BEGONIA BULBS, Splendid Bulbs Pcrdoi^. Per 'oo Per looo Single, separate colors. Scarlet, Crimson, Rose, White and Orange $0.40 $2.S0 $23.00 Single, choice mixed Double, separate colors same as above = . . . Double, choice mixed - ° ~ . . .. . CIANT-FLOWERINC GLOXINIAS, Exceptional Quality Separate colors. Spotted Red. White, Blue, Red with White Border and Blue with White Border > . = „ Choice mixed -°».. = _„. .35 2.2S .60 4.2S .SO 4.00 Psr do7. $0.50 .45 22.00 34.00 34.00 Per loo $3.50 3.25 See Our Flower Seed Offer in last week's HORTICULTURE. Send for our Florists' Catalogue Johnson Seed Co., 217 Market St., PMIadelitMa, Pa. Herbert W. Johnson, of the late Firm of Johnson & Stokes, President ii HORICUIVI I" KILLS SAN JOSE SCALE Sold by the seed dealers For fine pamphlet, write to HAMMOND'S SLUG SHOT WORKS, Fishkill-on-Hudson, N.Y. January 2fi, 1907 HORTICULTURE 105 «#>r$»*$»rf'ri87fil?'$'ri^f$?r$»r$'<^'$»ri&rf»rf»rf'r|?'f»rf»'^rt^ VICK'S ASTER SEED THE STANDARD OF EXCELLENCE VICK QUALITY ASTERS INTRODUCED BY US CROWN EVERYWHERE Vick's Branching (7 colors) Vick's Snowdrift Vick's Lavender Cem Vick's Daybreak Vick's Purity Vick's Mikado Vick's Violet King How to Grow Asters is a little handbook compiled by us for the practical uses of Aster Growers. Price Ten Gents Free with an order of Aster Seed. SPECIAL OFFER One paper of each of Five New Varieties and How to Grow Asters for $1.00 SEND FOR OUR NEW Illustrated and Descriptive Aster Book for Florists It describes in detail, not only the varie- ties originating with us, but also all other leading sorts. The largest and handsomest work of its kind ever issued. Intended only for wid«-awake florists who appreciate the fact that THE BEST QtALITI 18 ALWAYS THE CHEAPEST JIailed free upon request. JAMES VICK'S SONS Rochester, N. Y. The Leading Sp'^ciatlsts and Largest Growers of High Grade Asters in the World FIVE NEW VARIETIES FOR 19 O 7 Vick's Sunset Companion to Daybreak and Purity; In '■olor a delicate pink shading to a deep rich pink in center. Profuse bloomer. Price per packet. 2.jc.: 2 packets, 40c. Vick's Upright Loni;. graceful stems branch out at the frround and grow directly upward. Flowers are symmetrical, double and full to the center. Splendid for cutting. Especially valuable for shipping. Price per packet, Mc; 2 packets, 40e. Vick's Koyal Purple An offshoot from the Branching. Unlike it.; parent, it sends out stems close to the ground. A medium early variety but last- ing until late in fall. Nearly every stem produces specimen flowers. Price per pack- et, 20c.; 2 packets, 35e. Vick's Branching Rosy Carixiine A new color in the Branching class. Lead- ing florists pronounce it a shade which will be popular with the trade. Price per pack- et. 2.3c.: 2 pa<-kets, 40c. Vick's Cardinal The best bedding Aster ever Introduced. .\ good one for cutting. With its pro- fusion of flowers and brilliant coloring it makes a handsome showing. Price per packet, 25c.; 2 packets, 40c. "I? ♦^•riljriSii^ii^f^^^lii^f^lf^i^i^iSlif^ifSliff^ NEW CROP ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS NANUS GREENHOUSE SAVED SEED Now ready for Delivery lOOO Seeds $ 7.00 5000 " 32. 50 For other Seeds^ write for our Wholesale Price List and Retail Catalogue for 1907 R. & J. FARQUHAR St CO. 6 and 7 South Market St. BOSTON, MASS. 106 H O R -f I C l^ iJT if^R ii^ January -26, 1907 The Five Superb SWEET PEA NOVELTIES ... OF THE ^^Nora Unwin" The most magnificent White yet intro- duced, far outdistancing Dorothy Eckford. -9] 5i 5; 5i ■^ 5) 5i ■3 Each per packet, 25 cents. SEASON ARE ... ''Frank Dotby" S "£: J. Castle'' An enormous flowered Lady Qrisel Hamil- ton. "il. J, Cook'' Fine violet-mauve silk, resembling iVIrs. Walter Wright in color. Rich Carmine Rose, Salmon Shading. ''Mrs. Alfred Waikins" A superb Pink, somewhat like the old Princess Beatrice in color. The Giant Flowered OfTspHng of "LADY UNWiN" To be obtained of all American Seedsmen. WHOLESALE OF 12, Tavistock Street, Covent Car- den, W. C, LONDON, ENGLAND !^ 1^ is- is- I WATKINS & SIMPSON, "^1 riie largest wholesale growers of Flower Seed and Special ^ Stocks of Vegetable Sted in the British Empire. ARTHUR GOWEE GLADIOLUS SPECIALIST Meadowvale Farm HAS UNDER CULTIVATION OVER 100 ACRES COMPRISING The Best Mixtures, Collections and Named Varieties in Existence. Write for 1906 Catalog THOS. J. GREY & CO. Fresh Flower, Farm and Garden Seeds, ^ew Mushroom Spawn, Kxtra quality — French, Japan and Dutch Bulbs. A full line of Agri- cultural Machinery and Repair § 32 South Market St., Boston BEND FOR CATALOGUE RAWSON'S HIGH GRADE SEEDS for the most critical GARDENER, FARMER or FLORIST Catalogues mailed free W. W. RAWSON A CO. S Union St.. BOSTON. MASS. 1 00,000 Phffinix Roebelini Seed This elegant, grac ful and easy growing palm is one of the most useful tor all kinds of decora ive woi k both in small a d large plants. P ice, $7.00 per 1000. YOKOHAMA NURSERY CO, 31 Barclay St., New York. ... OUR ... Wholesale Catalogue for florists and market gardeners is now ready and will be sent free to all who ask fcr It. NEW CROP flower seeds are mostly all on hand now and we are prepard to fill orders promptly. We handle only the h ghest grade seeds. Coni° pare our prices before ordering elsewhere. J. M.THORBURN & CO. 33 Barclay St., through to 38 Park Place _^ NEW YORK Our Seed Catalogue is ready for distribution. All the Best and Truest Stocks of all seeds and bulhs. WRITE FOR A COPY. James Vick's Sons, Rochester, N. Y. C AULIFLOWER S^ A B B A G E ASPARAGUS Plumosus Nanus Greenhouse Grovrn FINE PLUMP SEED $5.00 per lOOO BRIDGEMAN'S SEED WAREHOUSE RICKARDS BROS. Props. 37Eastigth St., NEW YORK CITY Burpee's Seeds PHILADELPHiA HJALMAR HARTMANN & CO., 12 Stormgade, COPENHAGEN, DENMARK. Blue List of Wliolesale Prices mailed only to those who plant for profit. For Prompt Shipment — Just Imported. SPIRAEA AND LILY OF THi VALLEY I II II I nil Auratum, Album, kll-IV/ITI Roseum, Rubrum. Joseph Breck & Sons Corp. 47-54 NO. MARKET ST., BOSTON, MASS Comet Tomato Those who force toiiiatoe.s should give "Comet" a trial. This variety has been the talk of gardeners aiound Boston the past season. Those who have seen it growing de- clare there's nothing to compare with it. Seed, $5.00 per oz. Trade packet $1.00. WILLIAM SIM, Cliftondale, Mass. January 26, 1907 horticulture: lOT 350.000 CANNAS TRUE TO NAME Packed 250 In a box, 250 at lOOO rate, 25 at lOO rate. RED CANNAS i<>u loooj A. Bouvier. 6 ft $2 00 $17 50 Beaute Poitevine. 3'A it 2 25 20 00 Chas. Henderson. 4 It 2 00 17 50 Crimaon Bedder. 3 ft 3 00 27 60 J. D. Eisele. r. ft 2 25 20 ('0 Explorateur Crampbell. 5M ft. . 2 00 17 50 Flamingo. i'A U 2 00 17 50 PINK CANNAS L. Palry. 4 54 ft 2 00 17 50 Martha Washington. SH ft, ... 2 00 17 50 Mile. Berat. 4>4 ft 2 25 20 00 Paul Marquant. 4S4 ft 1 76 15 00 ORANGE CANNAS Admiral Avellan. 4 ^ f t 1 75 15 00 J. D. Cabos. 4!4 ft 2 00 17 50 President Cleveland. 4 ft. .. 3 00 27 50 Queen of Holland 2 75 25 00 Secretary Chabanne. 4 ft. ... 2 (JO 17 50 COLD EDCED CANNAS Mad. Crozy. 3V4 ft 2 75 25 00 Queen Charlotte. 4 ft 2 75 25 00 Souv. de A. Crozy. 4 ft 2 75 25 00 YELLOW CANNAS Buttercup. Mi ft 5 50 50 Of Comte de Bouchard. 454 ft. . . 2 75 25 00 Florence Vaughan. 5 ft 2 00 17 50 L. E. Bailey. 4)4 ft 2 00 17 60 WHITE CANNAS Alsace. 354 ft 2 00 17 50 Peachblow. 3 ft 1 75 15 OO BRONZE CANNAS Black Beauty. 5 ft C 00 60 00 David Harum. 3S4 ft .) 25 30 00 Egandale. 4 ft 3 « 30 00 Grand Rouge. 8 ft 1 75 15 00 Musafolia. 8 ft 2 75 2i 00 Robusta, 6 to 8 ft 1 75 15 00 Shenandoah. 6 ft. 2 25 18 00 ORCHID CANNAS Allemannia. 4 to 5 ft 2 25 18 00 Austria. 5 ft 1 75 IS OH Italia. 4i4 ft 3 25 18 00 Kronus. 5 ft 2 76 25 00 Mrs. Kate Gray. 6 ft 2 75 25 00 Pennsylvania. 5 ft. 2 J5 20 00 King Humbert. 4 ft. . . .12 $2, 15 00 Full descriptions of above and fifty other varieties of Cannas mailed free. ELEPHANT EARS (Caladjum Esculentum) All sound and with eyes. 6 — 8 Inches in Circumference 1 50 10 00 8 — 10 •■ " " . . 3 50 31 00 10 — 12 '• " " . . 5 .50 50 00 12 " and up " . . 10 00 90 00 ARTHUR T.BOOOINGTON 342 W. Uth St., New York MeLtion the Horticulture when writing. Nephrolepis Whitmanii, ^piant^s from 254 in. pots, $IO.OO per |-iundred. Nephrilepis Elegantissima, ""^ pits. $5.00 per hundred. DREER'S SUPERB DOUBLE PETUNIAS FINEST BULBS, NURSERY STOCK, PALMS, AZALEAS, BAYS, ROSES, BUXUS, EVERGREENS, and LILY OF THE VALLEY " EXCELLENTA" and "SUPERIOR." JOHN SCHEEPERS & CO., New York City For nearly hilf a 4:entury we have been making a specialty of DOUBLE PETUNIAS and our strain is accepted as second to none, either here or in Europe. We annually plani many thousand seedhngs from which only the finest double iringcd forms are selected for propogating purposes, thus improving the strain every season, and this year's collection is the brightest and most p easing one we have yet sent out. We offer fifteen distinct van. ties. 3-inch pots, 75c per doz.: $6.00 per 100; the set of 15 for $1.00. 2M" " 60c " " 4 00 " ' 15 " .75. SEED OF OUR SUPERB STRAIN OF FRINGED PETUNIAS, Double, 75c per 500 seeds; $1.50 per InOO seeds. Single, hi)c per trade packet. Our Quarterly Wholesale List offers a full line of seasonable Plants. Seeds and Bulbs. HENRY A, DREER, Philadelphia, Pa. — ORCHiDS—' Some of the varieties we shall import this spring: C tt'eyas, Triana;, Labiata. Mossiae Me dellii, Spec' iosissima, Giga^, Schrodera:; Dendrobiums Nof ile* Wardi num, Phala;nopsis-. Vandas Coer I a, Kim" balliana; Oncidium Vancosum: La^lias Anceps, Au' tumnalis, Albida. Wiite for prices on aboiD7 pail of the United Statea, Canada, and an principal cities of Europe. Order* transferred or entmsted by the trade to our selection for dellrery on steaiB- ships or elsewhere recelre special attention. Telephone Calls, 340 and 341 38th St. Cable Address, ALEXCORAELL YOUNG & NUGENT 42 West 28 St., NEW YORK "FLOWERS BY TELEGRAPH " WASHINGTON, D. C. GUDE BROSCO fLORISTS GUDE'5 Geo. H. Cooke FLORIST Connecticut Avenue and L Street: WASHINOTON. D. C. William J. Smyth FLORIST Cor. Michigan Ave. and 31st St., CHICAGO' We ship to all points in Illinois and Iowa. Phones : Douglas 744, Douglas 523, Douglas 740 E> Y^ I^ E> S Flowers or Design Work DELIVERED IN ALBANY AND VICINITY ON TELEGRAPHIC ORDER. 11 NORTH PEARL ST., ALBANY, N^. Theodore lYliller FLORIST Long Distance Phones: Bell, Forest 56; Kinloch.Oelmar 201 4832 Delmar Boul. ST. LOUIS, MC 110 HORTICULTURE January 26, 1907 Single Daffodils White CBttleyBS Fancy Freesias LEO NIESSEN GO. WHOLESALE FLORISTS 1217 Arch St., PHILA. store open from 7 A. M. to 8 P. M, CUT BOXWOOD In 50 and 100 lb. cases, 15c. per lb. CATTLEYAS $50.00 per 100 WHITE VIOLETS $1.50 per 100 S. S. PENNOGK-MEEHAN CO. THE rL'i^VsV^fel PHILADELPHIA I608«I6I8 Ludlow St. store closes 8 p.m. » 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 AMERICAN BEAUTY and all other Roses LILY OF THE VALLEY CARNATIONS WELCH BROS. 226 Devonshire St , BOSTON, MASS. CATTLEYAS and VALLEY "W, E. McKISSICK Wholeaale Plorlat 1221 Filbert St., PHILADELPHIA PITTSBURG FLORISTS' EXCHANGE 217-219-221-223 Diamond St. PITTSBURG. PA. Largest. Wholesale House Between New York and Chicago. FANCY WHITE LILAC Ready January 20th. BoautlBs, Carnations. Violets Superb Illustrated Supply Catalogue just out. Send for one. 19-21 Randolph St. CHICAGO. A. L RANDALL CO., DAILY CONSIGNMENTS From 40 to 60 Growers We can care far your cutflower wants to advantage. E. F. WINTERSON CO. «-47-49 WABASH AVE., - CHICAGO ROBERT J. DYSART, iPublic Jtccountant and Jtuditor Simple methods of correct accounting especially adapted for florists' use. Books Balanced and Adjusted Merchants Bank Building 28 STATE ST., - BOSTON Telephone, Main j8 i / \ ► CUT FLOWER BOXES EDWARDS FOLDING BOX CO MANUFACTURERS PHILADELPHIA, PA. J \ / k y EVERYTHING SEASONABLE IN f I CUT FLOWERS* Wholesale C Florist a 1526 Ranstead Steet, PHILADELPHIA V Stor« OloMa < P. M. f EOWARD REIO. i- CHAS. W. McKELUR 51 WABASH AVE., CHICAGO Western Hei)dquarters for Choice Orchids Valley Violets and all Cut Flowers PETER REINBERQ WHOLESALE CUT FLOWERS 51 Wabash Av., Chicagfo, 111. IB wrltlBC adrertuen, HcmttoB Hertlenltar* WHOLESALE FLOWER MARKETS TRADE PRICES— Per 100— TO DEALERS ONLY CHICAGO Jaouary 12 ST. LOUIS FEILA. January 23 BoASff January 34 ROSES Am. Beauty, Fan. &Sp Extra No. I " Lower grades Bridc/Maid, Golden Gate, F.&S.. "No.i&Ex. " " " " low. grades Liberty, Richmond, Fan. & Sp. . . - '* " Lower grades. Chateoay, Morgan, Fan. & Sp . ■■• " Lower grades. . Killarncy, Wellcsley, Fan.&Sp. •• " " Lower grades CARNATtONS Fancy Ordinary 40.00 to 50.00 25.00 to 35.00 10.00 to 20.00 6.00 to 8.00 10.00 to 12.00 8.00 to 10.00 3.00 to 6.00 la.oo to 25.00 4.00 to 8.00 6.00 to 8.00 MiSOEi-LANEOUS Violets, Double Single Paper White Nar., Roman Hy Tulips, Daffodils Cattleya^ Lilies, Callas Freesia Gardenias Lily of the Valley Mignonette Adiantum Smilax Asparagus Plumosus, strings. " " & Sprengeri buDches 3.00 8.00 3.00 3.00 •75 ■ 50 3.00 3.00 50 00 30.00 3.00 2.00 4.00 I. CO 15.00 35.00 20.00 5-00 13.00 6.00 6.00 3.00 1. 00 •75 3.00 5.0G 60.00 25.00 3.00 50.00 S-oo 6.00 1.50 20.00 50.00 50.00 50.00 25.00 6.00 15.00 10.00 5.00 35.00 8. 00 15.00 6.00 15.00 6,00 5.00 3.00 1.00 75.0c 60.00 40.00 12.00 15.00 8.00 40.00 15.00 18.00 8.00 20.00 10.00 6.00 3.00 3.00 4.00 40.00 15.00 3.00 75.00 2.00 2 00 I.OO 15.00 50,00 50.00 50.00 30.00 1 3.00 8.00 ta.OO 8 00 6.00 30.00 6.00 13. 00 6.00 la.oo 6.00 3.00 3.00 I.OO ■35 .50 4.00 2.00 3.00 50.0c 35.00 18 CO 10.00 6.00 3.00 40.00 5.00 2.00 6.00 I.OO 1.50 •50 12.00 9C.OO to 60.00 to 40.WI to ao.oo to 12.00 to 15.00 to 10.00 to 8.00 to 35.00 to I3.00 to 15.00 to 8. 00 to 15.00 to 8.00 4.00 3.00 ■75 •73 2.50 5.00 50.00 13. 00 3.00 50.00 4.00 s.oo I.OO 16.00 50.00 50.00 POEHLMANN BROS. CO. Grow and Ship the Finest AMERICAN BEAUTIES in the World. 35-37 Randolph St., - CHICAGO, ILL. The Florists' Supply House of America Can fill hurry orders Telephone or Telegraph H.BAYERSDORFER&CO. 1 1 29 Arch St., Philadelphia January 26. 1907 horticulture: 111 IWE: are ALERT] I To the needs of the ui)-to-date Florist Store. The latest styles in every line of goods are in our stock. h Are unequalled for rich eft'ect. 4 WTe l^ave a si:»eci£»l OMIF^JE^OJV ±r\ e^iaot floral tints It is not the cheapest but the best ever offered to the florist trade. Our list includes everything in ornamental and useful goods for florists' use. Send for latest illustrated catalogue. t ^ It is not the cheapest but the best ever ottered to the florist trade. Our list includes everything in A S ornamental and useful goods for florists' use. Send for latest illustrated catalogue. J J H. BAYERSDORFER & CO., 1129 Arch St., Philadelphia, Pa. J CUT FLOWER MARKET REPORTS The condition of the BOSTON market in all lines of stock at the present time is summed up in the one word "scar- city," with the exception of violets and lily of the valley. The weather of the past week is accountable for the condition which prevails and dealers do not look for an improvement for a few weeks. The demand has taken everything in sight, many orders going unfilled. Unfavorable weather was BUFFALO had the past week up to Saturday which was an- other ideal spring day. A fairly good "week's business was had. Roses, es- pecially Brides, were scarce; Beauties were not abundant and prices held firm. Other stock sold considerably better than the previous week. Car- nations of good quality cleaned up nicely; tulips and other flowers sold well. Mignonette of finest quality is to be had. also freesia and lily of the valley. Violets are coming in normal supply and selling quickly. Greens are in fair supply. Another week of the COLUMBUS worst weather possi- ble, rain every day, and no sun. The whole trade are very hopeful, nevertheless, that some set- tled pleasant days will bring some good business. Business has not been by any means bad, but the weather <:onditions have held the orders back. Stock of all kinds is coming in, espe- cially good quality carnations, the best of the season thus far. Roses are sell- ing well, especially some fine Liberty; violets are lower. The seedsmen are beginning to receive the first advance orders, and are getting quite busy, with every indication of a fine business ahead. Things are prosperous here. While I am writing a se- DETROIT vere cold wave is follow- in.g a terribly slushy "week. Stock is very scarce, especially roses. The delegation to the Toronto convention from this city will be large. Recent visitors in Detroit: B. Esch- ner, Philadelphia; A. Ringier, Chicago; J. E. Rolker, New York. The weather con- INDIANAPOLIS ditions hampered trade, the entire week' being warm, rainy and disagree- able. Stock in some lines has been short but enough to supply demand at fairly good prices. Roses outside of Brides and Bridesmaids have be«n somewhat off crop in this vicinity and fancy Beauties are still bringing top prices. Carnations all colors are in heavy supply with a slight shrinkage in prices. Miscellaneous stock such as daffodils, tulips, freesia, lily of the valley, sweet peas, etc., is in fair sup- ply and sells well. Some nice lilac is offered at a stiff price. There is an un- usually good call for ferns, palms and flowering plants for this time of the year; growers have no trouble in dis- posing of good azaleas. Greens of all kinds are enough to meet all de- mands. Business conditions LOUISVILLE have improved, there being a little better demand for stock. Carnations and roses of good quality can be had in adequate quantities, and sell well. Violets and lilies of the valley are plentiful, and the latter are rapidly disposed of. Hyacinths, narcissus, etc. are too abundant. Receipts of roses are NEW YORK very light; in fact not in years has the same condition prevailed. Plants are not producing, and there is no immediate prospect of an increased supply. Car- nations help to fill in the gap, and quo- tations are much higher in conse- quence. Even violets are not bloom- ing freely though there are plenty of these to go around. Lily of the valley is selling better than last week, and so too are cattleyas which have been slow to move up to this week. Bulbous stock holds up well in price on account of the scarcity of roses. Nothing is .going very cheap. Even green stock clears out very well. Business in gen- eral is rather quiet. All kinds of flow- PHILADELPHIA ers are very scarce at pre.«ent on ac- count of the unusually dull cloudy weather which has prevailed almost without interruption since the new year. Cut and color have both suf- fered especially in roses. Beauties are of course scarce and high-priced. The quality however is very fair consider- ing the adverse conditions. Brides and Bridesmaids are not near as good as they should be. Killarneys are fine as to size but deficient in color. Rich- mond is now very much better than Liberty, and has suffered less from the objectionable bluish cast which is in- evitable during cloudy weather with dark roses. Golden Gates are plenti- ful. Carnations are off crop consider- ably and prices have hardened a little. The new Fisher scarlet Beacon has made its appearance from the Straf- ford greenhouses of Edward A. Stroud and meets with a warm reception. The other leaders are Lawson, En- chantress, Robert Craig, Victory, Peary, and Queen. Violets are plenti- ful with demand slack. Lily of the valley is also a bit draggy although the quality is very fair. Orchids and white lilac are plentiful but prices hold steady. Tulips and daffodils are selling well. The crop of Paper Whites and Romans has now shortened up and the market for same is in better condition. There has not been much of a glut on these this year except one little spasm just after the new year. Business here is at a TWIN CITIES standstill. Prices are high and flowers not the best. The winter thus far has been very unfavorable for the production of good stock; dark weather has long prevailed. Bulb stock and flowering plants are not selling fast, and the re- action after the holidays is really de- plorable. PERSONAL. John L. Watkins, Sandy Hill, N. Y., is reported to be seriously ill. Carl Jurgens and wife, of Newport, R. I., expect to sail for Italy on Janu- ary 29. William Kleinheinz. Ogontz, Pa., has just returned from a trip to Germany and Belgium. C. Kern, formerly with J. H. Troy, New Rochelle. has been engaged as superintendent of the John Magee es- tate. Mount Kisco, N. Y. E. A. Fetters of Detroit has left for Cleveland to look after the affairs of Smith & Fetters during the absence of Mr. Smith on an extended trip. Robert MacNiff, a traveler for Wm. Elliott & Sons, New York, was serl- ousb' injured in a runaway smash-up on Long Island, January 10. He is still on crutches. 112 H ORTICULTU RE January 26, 190T JOHN YOUNG WHOLESALE FLORIST Finest American Beauties and Carnations 5 1 West 28 St. - NEW YORK FORD BROTHERS M West 28th Street, NEW YORK '••^%'%'%^^'^^'%'%'%W%'%>*i'%^^^ JOHN I. RAYNOR Wholesale Commission Florist ^I'^'i^ggsA^R^ERs" A full line of Choice Cut Flower stock for all purposes. Comprises eiery variety grown for New York market, at current prices TEL. 1998 MADISON SQUARE 49 W. 28 St., New York City A Full Line ol All CUT FLOWERS Telephone. 3870 or 3871 Madison Sanare Charles Millang so West 29th St., New York city Cut Flowers on Commission A Reliable Place to Conslg'n to or order from Telephone; 3860-3871 Madison Square A.LYOUNG&CO. WHOLESALE FLORISTS 54 West 28th St., NEW YORK Telephone 3S59 Madison Square Consignments of choice cut flowers solicited. Prompt payments. Give us a tjial. Walter F. Sheridan JFhoIesate Coitnuissioti Dealer in CHOICE CUT FLOWERS 39 West 28th StrBet, New York Telephone: 3S32-3533 riadison Square HEADQUARTERS FOR NOVELTIES ORCHIDS A SPECIALTY THK HIGHEST %/ A | I BV ALWAYS GRADE or VMIaiaCT ON HAND GARDENIAS, DAISIES, ROSES AND CARNATIONS JAMES McMANUS, Ts^'^adT, 42 W. 28th St.. New York H. E> . i?^ i« o :p^ E> IV or Successor to Wm. Chormley Wholesale Commission Florist CHOICE CUT FLOWERS 57 West 28th St. Special AttcBtioa to Shipping Orders New York. Telephones: 1200, sioi, Madison Square Write for Current Prtcet WHOLESALE COMMISSION FLORIST Open 6 a. m. Daily J.K.ALLEN 106 W. 28 St., NEW YORK TELEPHONE 167 MADISON SQ. All Grades of Flowers for All Grades of Buyers NEW YORK QUOTATIONS PER 100-TO DEALERS ONLY Rose* Am. Beauty, fan and sp " extra No. I " Lower grades Bride, 'Maid, Golden Gate, fan & sp " No.i&Ex. *' " " " low.grailes Liberty, Richmond, fancy & special " '* lower grades . • Chatenay, Morgan, fancy.and spec. *' " lower grades . . Killamey, Wellesley, fan. and spec. " " lowergrades* Carnations, Fancy Last Ha If of Week endin E Jan. 19 1907 50.00 to 75.00 25.00 to 30.00 15.00 to 20.00 3-00 to 8.00 12.00 to 20.00 8.00 to la.oo 4.0c to 6.00 20.00 to 35.00 4.00 to 12.00 12.00 to 20.00 4.00 to 8.00 1 3.00 to 20.00 4.00 to 8.00 6.00 to 10,00 First Half of Week beginning Jan. 21 1907 50.00 to 25.00 to 15.00 to 3.00 to 12.00 to S.oo to 4.00 to ao.oo to 4.0c to I a. 00 to 4 00 to 12.00 to 4.00 to 6.00 to 75.00 30 00 20.00 8.00 20.00 12 00 6.00 3S.OO 12,00 20.00 8.00 20.00 8.00 10.00 Carnations, Ordinary Violets, double " single Paper White Nar., Roman Hy... Tuijps. Daffodils Cattleyas Lilies, Callas Freesia Qardenias Lily of the Valley nignonettc Adlantum Smllax Asparagus Plumosus. strings... . " " & Sprengeri, bunches Last Half of Week 1 endin \ Jar 907 .19 2.00 to 4.00 .50 to •75 .50 to :.oo 1.50 to 2.00 3.00 to 6.00 30.00 to 50.00 12.00 to 16.00 1. 00 to 3.00 25.00 to 50.00 1.50 to 3-00 4.00 to 12.00 •50 to ■75 10.00 to 15.00 25.00 to 35.00 15.00 to 25.00 First Half of Wsek beginning Jan. 21 1907 3.00 50 ■50 1.50 3.00 30.00 12.00 1. 00 25.00 to 1.50 to 4.00 to .50 to 10.00 to 25.00 15.00 to 10 4.00 .75 1. 00 2.00- 6.00 50.00 16.00 3 00 50.00 3.00 12.00 ■75 1 5.0c 35-00 25.00 ORCHIDS AT ALL SEASONS WM. STUART ALLEN CO. Commission Merchants In Cut Flowers 53 WEST 28TH STREET, NEW YORK Telephone 336 Maditiou Square Edward C. Horan Wholesale Florist 55 WEST 28th ST. M. \*^ AUdisoo &,. New York TRAENDLY A S CHENG K WHOLESALE FLORISTS Fnmish best stock at fair prices all the year round Send for quetations on fall order* Tel. 798.799 Madison Sq. 44 West 28th Street, Ncw York Gltf WINSOR CARNATION BLOOIYIS GroAvn by tKe F. R. Pierson Company SOLD EXCLUSIVELY BY NEW YORK CUT FLOWER CO. SS-Sr WEST 26 STREET, NEW YORK J. A. MILLANG. Manager In writing to Advertisers kindly mention Horticulture January 26, 1907 nORTlCULTURi: 113 EXTRft FINE FANCY and DAGGER FERNS $1.75 per looo GREEN GALAX, $1 Let us have your standin 1? AV Kolesale 38-40 BROADWAY, . . Formerly Miunl DISCOUNT ON LARGER ORDERS 25 per 1000 LEUCOTHOE SPRAYS, $1.00 per 100, $7.50 per 1000 K order for Fern. Will make price riglil all through season. BOXWOOD 20c lb., 50 lbs. $8.50 Florists DFTROIT, MICH. Avenae bend for Our Weekly Price List on Cut Flowers Michigan Cut Flower Exchange WM. DILGER rianager The Reliable Commission House Richmond Roses and Rich Flowers of all varieties JOS. S. FENRICH 1 10 W. 28th Street, New York Tel. 334-325 Madison Square Established 1891 BUY FROM M/l ■-» SHIP TO yylri TRY •*^'*"-' ALFRED H. LANGJAHR All Choice Cut Flowers in Season 55 West 28th St., New York relephone 3924 Madison Square. J. B. Murdoch & Go. Wholesale Florists • FLORISTS' SUPPLIES 545 Liberty St., PITTSBURG. PA. Lonff Distance 'Phone 1435 Court. Green GALAX B"'"^^ FERNS, LEUCOTHOE, HOLLY and PINE Ask for Special Quotations on all Decorative Material N. LECAKES & CO. S3 W. 28 Street, NEW VORK REED (SL KELLER 122 West 25th St., New York Florists' Supplies We manufacture all our Metal Designs, Baskets, Wire Work & Novelties and are dealers in Glassware Decorative Greens and Florists* Requisites PLANTS, PALMS and FERNS can be furnished at any time and in any quantity by CHAS. W. EBERMAN 53 West 30th St. - NEW YORK Wholeaala Dealer GEO. A. SUTHERLAND CO. CUT FLOWERS Florists' Supplies and Letters 34 HAWLEY STREET - BOSTON BOXES BOXES BOXES LIGHT WOOD CUT FLOWER BOXES Sizes in Stock per loo 3 X ♦ X 30 S4 00 3 X 5 X a4 4.50 ;< X 7 X 31 4.50 6 X 6 X 34 6 80 4 X 13x34 9 00 G X 13 X 34 10.60 6 X 13 X 30 1360 B X 1 3 X 36 . 14.00 6 X 13 X 36 16 00 6 X 16 X 43 30.00 fl X 1 6 X 48 33.00 Write for samples and prices In car load lots. 6ETM0RE BOX FACTORY, Incorporated, BELLEVILLE, ALA. Best Flowers Ihe Boston Marktt N. F. McCarthy & co. »4 HAWLEY STREET BOSTON, MASS. SEND FOR PRICES Headquarters In Western New York ROSES, CARNATIONS And all kindsof Seasonable Flowers WM. F. KASTING Wholesale Commission Florist, also Dealer In Florists' Supplies and Wire Designs. 383-87 ELLICOTTST. BUFFALO, N. Y. Give us a trial. We can please you. NEW CROP BRONZE AND GREEN GALAX $1.00 per 1000. Discounts on largur quantities. Write for prices on cise lots. WE HAVK VEKY FINE CUT BOX WOOD. DA.GGER AND FANCY F£RNS. Freih Northern, $1.00 per 1000. LYRATA, the be.sl subslitule for Smilax, $7.00 per case. Headqiianers for ail FLORISTS' SUPPUES. Wire Design., Cut Wire, Lelten. Immortelles, Cycas Leaves, Wheat Sheaves, Kibbons, Cortucated trSoxes, etc LAUREL FESTOONING, 5c. and 6c. per yard. HENRY M. ROBINSON &G0.,8*\o''.r"«st.,Boston.Mass. ».****»»#•» L, I), leiephune, Main, 2613. WHOLESALE FLOWER MARKETS.— ROSES Am. Beauty, Fan. and Sp. " Extra No.i " Lower grade-- Bride, 'Maid, Golden Gate, F. & S. " " " " No.T&Ex. " " " " low. grades Liberty, Richmond, Fan. & Sp. ... *' '* Lovver grades. Chatcnay, Morgan, Fan. & Sp. " '* Lower grides- Killarney, Wellesley, Fan &Sp... " " Lower grades CARNATIONS Fancy and Novelties Ordinary MISCELLANEOUS Violets, Double ' Single Paper White Nar., Roman Hy Tulips, Daffodils Cattleyas Lilies, Callas ■•• ■ Freesia Gardenias Lily of the Valley Mignonette Adiantum Smtlax ... Asparagus Plumosus, strings '* " & Sprengeri. bunches CINCINNATI January 22 DETROIT January 21 PER too. TO DEALERS ONLY. PITTS BtRQ BUFFALO January 21 50.C0 30.00 15.00 8.00 0.00 4.00 3.00 4.00 4 00 3.00 1. 00 •50 •50 2.00 3.00 60.00 40.00 20 00 10.00 8.00 5 00 4.00 8.00 6,00 8 00 6.00 12.50 12.50 40.00 2^.00 4.00 2. 00 1. 00 2.00 3.00 5.00 15.00 I 00 15.00 50.00 January 21 60.00 50.00 30.00 15,00 10,00 8.00 6.00 8.00 6.00 8.00 6.00 8.00 6.00 1. 00 1. 00 2.00 3.00 5 .00 15.00 3.00 35.00 4.00 6 00 1. 00 12.50 50.00 75.00 60 00 40.0c 25.00 12.00 10.00 7.00 10 00 7.00 10.00 7.00 10.00 7.00 5.00 3.00 3.00 4.00 20.00 4.00 5.00 10.00 1.50 15.00 60.00 50.00 3500 18.00 12.00 10.00 4.00 TO 00 5.00 10.00 5.00 4.00 2.00 75 -50 3. 00 3.00 5-00 2.00 3.00 3.00 .50 12.00 40.00 25.00 70.00 45.00 25.00 15,00 12.00 10.00 20.00 10.00 15 00 15.00 5-00 3.00 1.25 I. CO 3. CO 4.00 20.00 3.00 4.00 5. CO 1. 00 15.00 50 00 30.00 50.00 25.00 12.00 3,00 15.00 6.00 6.00 12. 50 6.00 4.00 I 50 ■75 ■50 3.00 15.00 2.00 3.00 2.00 I 00 L2.50 60.00 35.00 15.00 6.00 15.00 10.00 5.00 20.00 12 00 15,00 10.00 18.00 10.00 5.00 2.00 1-25 3.00 4.00 20.00 4.00 4-00 8.00 t.50 1500 50.00 50.00 GALAX LEAVES New crop; fresh from the patch, prices as fallows: Bronze and (ireen (iaiax Leave8.$0..'iO per looo Fancy and Dagger Ferns inn per IfJflo Qreen Leucothoe Sprays 2.50 per inon Bronze " " ..-. snoperioon Rhododendron Sprays 3 00 per loflo Ka'mla or Mountain Laurel 3.00 per loon Also Rhododendron Plants which will grow, 10 to 15 inches, 10c. each ; 20 to 2^ inches, 15c.: 30 to 40 inches, 25c : 50 to eo inches, 40c. Dis- counts on larne orders. Fourteen Tears' ex- perience enables me to guarantee perfect satisfaction 250 customers now in U.S. Send cash with first order. J. N. PRITCHARD, Elk Park, N. C. Look through the Buyers' Directory and Ready Reference Guide. You will find some good offers there also. BUY YOUR FLORIST SUPPLIES OF J. STERN & CO. now 125 N. lOth, above Arch St., PHILADELPHIA, PA. In ordering goods please add "I saw it in HORTICULTURE." The KERVAN CO. 20 WEST 27th ST., N. Y. WHOLESALE DEALERS Fresh cut Palmetto & Cycas Palm Leaves, Galax, Leu- cothoe, Ferns and Mosses. All Decorating Evergieen 114 HORTICULTURE January 26, 1907 List of Advertisers Page Alexander J. K loj Allen J. K iia AUea Wm. Stuart C0.112 American Nursery ... 102 Aschmann Godfrey. . . 107 Barr John 103 Bassett & Washburn. 102 Barrows H.H.& Son. 107 Baur Floral Co 90 Bayersdorfer H.& Co. 1 1 o- [ 1 1 Beaven, E. A 109 Boddington A.T 107 Boston Florist Letter Co 109 Boston Plate and Win- dow Class Co 119 Breck Joseph & Sons lOb Breitmeyer's J. Sons. 109 Bridgeman's Seed Warehouse .106 Brockton Dahlia Farm 103 Burke Jas. 103 Burpee W. A. & Co.. 106 Caldwell the Woodsman Decoratmg Co 108 Carlton H. K 103 Carrillo & Baldwin... 107 Chicago Carnation Co «o' Conard & Jones 102 Cooke G. H. 109 Cottage Gardens. 101-102 Cowee A '°* Dilger Wm "3 Dorner F. Sons & C0.103 Dreer H. A. 107-119 Dysart R.J "O East Bridgewater Dahlia Garden 103 Eberman Chas. W.. 113 Edwards Folding Box Co. "O Eggeling Floral Co... 102 Elliott Wm. & Sons.. 102 Engelmann & Son.. -103 Esler J G ii9 Ernest W. H 119 Eyres ">9 Farquhar R. & J. & Co.. 05 FenrichJ.S 113 Fisher Peter 101 Foley Mfg. Co "9 Ford Bros 112 FromenlH. E. 112 Galvin Thos. F, 109 Gctmore Box Co, •■ . .113 Grey T. J. & Co 106 Gude Bros. Co 109 Gurney Heatei Mfg. Co H9 Guttman Alex. J 91 Guttman & Weber.... 91 Hail Asso. 119 Haines J. E 91-103 Hammond Paint& Slug Shot Works. 104 Hartmann Hjalmar & Co. 106 Hauswirth P. J. .IC9 Held A '07 Herbert David & Son -103 Herr A. M 107 Hews A. H. & Co.. ..118 Higgins Edw 118 Hilfinger Bros 119 Hitchings & Co 120 Horan E. C na Howard J. W 103 Johnson Seed Co 104 Kasting W. F 113 KervanCo., The 113 King Cons. Co 119 Kroeschell Bros 119 KuhlOeo. A.. .......103 Lager & Hurrell 107 Langjahr, Alfred H...113 Page Lecakes N. & Co. ...113 Leuthy A. & Co 107 Lord & Burnham Co.iao Lothrop W. P 103 Maxlicld& Dimond..io3 McCarthy N. F 113 McCoiinell Alex.. 109 McKellar Charles W.iio McKissick, W, E 110 McManus Jas 112 Michell H. F. Co. ...104 Michigan Cut Flower Exchange 113 Millang Charles 112 Millang J. A T12 M iller Theo 109 Mineralized Rubber Co 118 Moir R E 103 Moninger J. C 119 Murdoch J. B.&C0..113 Murray Samuel. 109 New York Cut Flower Co. 112 Niehoff Paul 102 Niessen Leo. Co 110 Park Floral Co 109 Pennock-Meehan Co. 103-110 Perkins St. Nurseries. 107 Pierson F. R. Co 92 Pierson U Bar Co 120 Pittsburg Floral Ex.. no Poehlmann Bros. Co.. no Pritchard J. N 113 Quinlan P. R 107 Randall A. L. Co no Rawson W.W.&Co. 106 Raynor John I iia Reed& Keller n3 Reid Edw no Reinberg Peter no Rhodes M fg. Co 1 19 Rickards Bros. 106 Robinson H.M.& Co. 108-113 Rock Wm. L 109 Roehrs Julius Co. ...107 Rolker August &Sonsii9 Sander & Son 107 Scheepers John & Co. 107 ScollayJohnA 119 S-^ott Robt. & Son... 10a Sheridan W. F ... .112 Siggers & Sigger* 118 Situations & Wants.. 11 8 Sim Wm >o6 Skidelsky S. S J03 Smyth Wm J 109 Stem J. & Co 113 Stearns A. T. Lumber Co. 119 Stevens H. A 103 Sutherland Geo. A. Co «>3 Swayne Edw ... 102 Syracuse Pottery Co.. 119 ThorburnJ.M. &C0.106 Totty Cha«. H 102 Traendly & Schenck.n2 Vick's Jas. Sons.. 105-106 Vincent R. Jr. & Sons. 102 Walsh M. H loa Warwick Green- houses 103 Waterer John & Sons. 102 Watkins & Simpson. . 106 Weathered Co. 119 Weber F. C. 109 Weber H. & Sons. ...103 Welch Bros no Williams A. W 103 Winterson E. F. Co.. no Yokohama Nurseries Co 106 Young A. L. &Co na Young John na Young, Thos. Jr 109 Young & Nugent 109 Buyer's Directory and Ready Reference Guide Advertloemeiits uutler tills head, one cent a word. Initials count as words. Uegular advertisers in this issue are also listed under this classification without charge. Ketere.ice to List ot Advertisers will indicate the respective piiges. Buyers falling to find what they want In this list will confer a favor by writing us and we will try to put them in communl- cation with reliable dealers. ~ ACCOUNTANT. R. J. Dysart, 28 State St., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. ADIANTUMS. Adlantum Hybrldum, fine young plants, 15 for ?1, mailed; |5 per 100. Originator's stock. Certificate of Merit S. A. F., "05. A. Ley & Bro., Langdon, D. C. AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENTS. Thos. J. Grey & Co., 32 S. Uarket St., Boston. For page see List of AdvertlBers. Joseph Breck & Sons, 51 and 52 N. Market St., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. ARAUCARIAS. Godfrey Aschmann, 1012 Ontario St., Philadelphia. For page see List of Advertisers. A. Leuthy & Co., Rosllndale, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. ARTIFICIAL CARNATION CALYX' Maxfleld & Dimnnd, Warren, R. I. P. O. P.0X 304-D. For page see List of Advertisers. ASPARAGUS. Albert M. Herr, Lancaster, Pa. Asparagus Robustus. For page see List of Advertisers. Asparagus plumosus nanus and Sprengerl, 2 1-2-ln., ?2.50 100. Carl Hagenbnrger, West Mentor, Ohio. Asparagus Plumosa, 2-ln. pots. Fine plants. $2.50 per 100, $20.00 per 1000. Cash with order or good reference. Erie Floral Co., Erie, Pa., or Wm. F. Kastlug, ■385 Elllcott St., Buffalo, N. Y. Asparagus Crawshawii. a new. beautiful asparagus. Seedlings, $3.00 100; $25.00 1000; transplanted seedlings. $5.00 100; $40.00 1000. Jas. Crawshaw, 403 Plalnfleld, Providence, R. I. BAMBOO STAKES. Yokohama Nurseries, 31 Barclay St.. N T. BAUR CARNATION CLIP AND PLIERS. Baur Floral Co., 18 W. 10th St.. Erie, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. BULBS AND TUBERS. Joseph Breck & Sons. 47-64 N. Market St., Boston. For page 8ee List of Advertisers. J. M. Thorburn & Co., 33 Barclay St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Yokohoma Nurseries, 31 Barclay St.. N. Y. For paee see List o^ Advertisers. James Vick's Sons, Rochester, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. A. T. Boddington, 342 W. 14th St.. N. Y For page see List of Advertisers. Rickards Bros., 37 East 19th St., New York. For paee see List of Advertisers. H. F. Mlrholl Co., Philadelphia. Begonia and Gloxinia Bulbs. For page see List of Advertisers. Is Your Name In The Above List? If Not, Why Not? 9 Johnson Seed Co., 217 Market St.. Phlla. For page see List of Advertisers. John Scheepers & Co.? 2-6 Old SliprNrY. For page see List of Advertisers. Bnlbsi Cannas, Dahlias, Gladioli, Oxalls, Alntlelra and Cinnamon vines. Iris. Peonies. I'iiii'.'it stock. C. Betscher, Canal Dover, Ohio. CANNAS. Cannas. ver.v fine list. Send list of needs. C. Betscher. Canal Dover, Ohio. CANNAS— Continued. 50,000 Cannas, fine, $10 to $15 per 1000. Best sorts. Write Benj. Connell, West Grove, Pa. Cannas, enormous stock, 30 Standard Sorts. Bargain prices until Catalogue is issued. Send for list. Nathan Smith & Sou, Adrian, Mich. CARNATIONS. The H. Weber & Sons Co., Oakland, lid. Carnation Mabelle. For page see List of Advertisers. S. S. Skidelsky, 824 N. 24th St., Phlla. Rose Pink Enchantress. For page see List of Advertisers. Chicago Carnation Co., Joliet. 111. Carnations Aristocrat and Red Riding Hood. For page see List of Advertisers. The F. R. Pierson Co., Tarrytown-on- Hudson, N. Y. Carnations, Winsor. White Euchantress, Helen M. Gould. For page see List ot Adve^isers^ J. W. Howard, Somervllle, Mass. Carnation Debutante. For page see List of Advertisers. A. J. Guttman, 43 W. 28th St., New York. John E. Haines, Bethlehem, Pa. Carnation Imperial and Pink Imperial. For page see List of Advertisers. F. Dorner & Sons Co., Lafeyette, Ind. For page see List of Advertisers. Guttman & Weber, 43~W.^28th St., N. Y. Carnation Victory. For page see List of Advertisers. H. A. Stevens Co., Dedham, Mas*. Rooted Cuttings. For page see List of Advertisers^ Warwick Greenhouses, Warwick Neck, E. 1. Rooted Cuttings. For page see List of Advertisers. A. W. Williams, HigFla^nd, N. Y. Carnations Rooted Cuttings. For page see List of Advertisers. Scheiden & Schoos. GO^abash Ave., Chicago. Carnation Cuttings. For page see List of Advertisers. Peter Fisher, Ellis, Mass. Cottage Gardens Co., Queens, N. Y. Carnation Beacon. For page see List of Advertisers. N. Y. Cut Flower Co., 5.5-57 W. 26th St., New York. J. A. Millang, Mgr. Carnation Winsor Blooms. For page see List of Advertisers. Vallev View Greenhouses, Marlborough, N. Y. Rooted Cuttings. Cottage Gardens Co., Queens, N. Y. Selected Carnation Cuttings. Carnations, Al rooted cuttings. These prices for January delivery. Per 1000: Enchantress $.50 B. Market $15 Bountiful 2."i Lawson 15 Cardinal 25 Harlowarden ... 15 100 at same rate. Cash with order. Smith & Gannett. Geneva, N. Y. We can furnish several thousand un- rooted cuttings of Fair Maid and Queen Louise for Immediate delivery at $6.00 and $5.00 per thousand. Cohanzie Carnation Greenhouses, New London, J^onn^ Healthy rooted carnation .■■jttings. Queen Louise, Hill. Gomez, Norway, Boston Mar- ket, .-fO.OO per IQOO. Melody, .$5.00 per 100. Bed Lawson, $15.00 per 100. Lawson, Har- lowarden, Mrs. Nelson, $12.50 per 1000. White Cloud unrooted, $4.00 per 1000. Wm. Ehniann. Corfu, N. Y. CHRYSANTHEMUMS. Eggeling Floral Co., 1653 S. Grand Are., St. Louis, Mo. For page see List of Advertisers. Charles H. Totty. Madison, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. Chrysanthemums. Jeanne Nonin, C. Ton- set. Mrs. Brice. Rol d'ttalie. Fred Lemon, Merza, Cobhold. M. Ware. Oct. Sunshine, Beauty of Sussex. .$2.iXl per 100. Glory Pacific, Kalh. Monrovia, Polly Rose. Al- liance, Mrs. Robinson, J. Shrlmpton, Bride, BomiafTon, Hallida.v. Duckham. CnlUng- fordil, Mrs. Chamberlain. Arline, Ennen- llda. W. Bonnaffon. Princess. M. Friend. Nellie Pockett, Lincoln, W. Jones, G. Wed- ding, Ben Wells. Yellow Eaton. Engue- hard, Mrs. Weeks. Appleton. G. Trophy. Florence Teal, A. Balfour. Intensity. Mme. Perrin. $1..50 per 100: $12.50 per 1000. Wm. Ehmann, Corfu, N. Y. January 26, 1907 HORTICULTURE: 115 CONIFERS. JobD Waterer & Sons, Ltd., American Nursery, Bagsbot, Eng. For page see List of Advertisers. CUT FLOWER BOXES. Folding cut flower boxes, tbe best made. Write for list. Holton & Hunkel Co., Mil waukee. Wis. Welch Bros., 226 Devonslilre St., Boston. For page see List of AdTertlsers. Edwards Folding Box Co., Philadelphia. For page see List of Advertisers. Getmore Box Factor.v. Inc., Belleville, Ala. Light Wood Boxes. For page see List of Advertisers. DAHLIAS. David Herbert & Son, Atco, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. W. P. Lothrop, Brockton Dahlia Farm, B. Brldgewater, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. J. K. Alexander, E. Brldgewater, Maae. For page see List of Advertisers. DECORATIVE PLANTS. A. Leuthy & Co., Rosllndale, Mass For page see List of Advertisers. Julius Roehrs, Rutherford, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. DRACAENAS. Dracaena termlnalls from bench. One {25.00 100. Carl Hagenburger, West Hen- tor, Ohio. FERNS. A. Lenthy & Co., Rosllndale, Mass For page see List of Advertisers. H. H. Barrows & Sob. Whitman, Mass. Nephrolepls Whitmanl. For page see lAst of Advertisers. B. N. Eaton, So. Sudbury, Mass. Boston Ferns. For page see List of Advertisers. P. R. Qiiinlan, Syracuse. N. Y. Nephrolepls Wliitmnnli :ind Elegantissima. For pace see List of Advertisers. F. B. Plerson Co., Tarrytown, N. Y. Tarrytowu Fern. FLORAL PHOTOGRAPHS. Floral Photographs. Foley's 226-228 1-2 Bowery, New York. FLORISTS' FERTILIZER. Pulverized Manure Co., 31 Union Stock Yards, Chicago. Sheep Manure, Wizard Brand. FLORISTS' LETTERS. Boston Florist Letter Co.. 84 Hawley St., Boston, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. Q. A. Sutherland Co., 34 Hawley St., Boston, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. FLORISTS' SUPPLIES. N. F. McCarthy & Co., 84 Hawley St., Boston, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers, ■. M. Bobinson & Co.. 8-11 Province St., Boston, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. The Kervan Co., 20 W. 27th St., N. I Decorative Evergreens. For page see List of Advertisers. Keed & Keller, 122 W. 25th St.. New Tork. For page see List of Advertisers. 1. B. Murdoch & Co., 545 Liberty St. Pittsburg, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. J. Stern & Co., 125 No. 10th St., Phlla. For page see List of Advertlsen* H. Bayersdorfer & Co., 1129 Arch St., Philadelphia. For page see List of Advertisers. FLORISTS' WAGONS. Bdward Hlgglns, 1 W. 28th St., N. T. For page see List of Advertisers. FLOWERS BY TELEGRAPH. Alex. McConnell, New Tork. For page see List of Advertisers. Fred C. Weber, 4326-28 Olive St., St. Louis. Mo. For page see List of Advertisers. J. Breitmeyer's Sons, Miami & Qratiot Aves., Detroit, Mich. For page see List of Advertisers. Fhos. Young, Jr., 41 W. 28th St., New Tork. For page see List of Advertisers. Eyres, 11 N. Pearl St., Albany, N. X. For page see List of Advertisers. George H. Cooke, Washington, D. C. For page see List of Advertisers. Gude Bros. Co., 1214 F St., Washington, D. C. For page see List of Advertisers. Samuel Murray, 1017 Broadway, Kausas City, Mo. For page sec List of Advertisers. Young & Nugent, 42 W. 28th St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Theodore Miller. 4832 Delmar Bvd., St. Louis, Mo. For page see List of Advertisers. P. J. Hauswirth (temporary address) 13 Congress St., Chicago. For page see List of Advertisers. William J. Smyth, Michigan Av. & 31st St., Chicago. For page see List of Advertisers. Wm. H. Bock Flower Co., Kansas City, Mo. For page see List of Advertisers. Park Floral Co., Denver, Colo. For page see List of Advertisers. FLOWER POTS. W. H. Ernest, 28th and M Sts., Washington, D. C. For page see List of Advertisers. A. H. Hews & Co.. Cambridge, Mass. For page see List of AdYPrtisers HllHnger Bros., Ft. Edward. N. Y. For page see r,isr of Advertisers. Syracuse Red Pots. Syracuse Pottery Co., Syracuse, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. FLOWER POT HANDLE AND HANGER. W. r. Krick, 1164-66 Greene Ave., Biookl.vn, N. Y. FORCING PLANTS. Bobbink & Atkins, Rutherford, N. J. GALAX. N. F. McCarthy & Co., 84 Hawley St, Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. H. M. Robinson & Co., 811 Province St., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. Michigan Cut Flower Co., Detroit. For page see List of Advertisers. N. Leeakes & Co., 53 W. 28th St., N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Caldwell the Woodsman Decorating Co., Evergreen, Ala. For page see List of Advertisers. J. N. Pritchard. Elk Park, N. C. For page see List of Advertisers. Bronze and green galax. C. E. Critcheii, 36 E. 3rd St., Cincinnati, O. Galax leaves, leucothoe sprays, dogger and fancy ferns, green and bronze. Write F. W. Richards & Co.. Banner Elk. N. C. GERANIUMS. B. Vincent, Jr. & Son, White Marsh. Md. For pege see List of Advertisers. GLADIOLI. Arthur Cowee, Meadowvale Farm, Berlin, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Gladioli. C. Betscher, Canal Dover, O. GLASS. Boston Plate & Window Glass Co.. Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. GLAZING POINT. H. A. Dreer. Philadelphia. Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. GREENHOUSE BUILDING MATE- RIAL. Lord & Burnham Co., 1133 Broadway, New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Plerson U-Bar Co., 1 Madison Square, New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Hltchings & Co., 1170 Broadway, New York. For page see List of Advertisers. A. T. Stearns Lumber Co., Neponset, Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. iiing Construction Co., N. Tonawanda, N Y For page see List^of ^Advertisers. J. C. Moninger Co.. 117 BasTBlackhawk 8t~. Chicago, 111. For page see List of Advertisers. Weathered Co., Box 788, New York For page see List of Advertisers. Foley Mfg. Co., 471 W. 22nd St., Chicago. For page see List of Advertisers. GREENHOUSE HOSE. Mineralized Rubber Co.. IS CliJE St N Y For page see List of Advertisers. ' HARDY FERNS AND SUPPLIES. N. F. McCarthy & Co., 84 Hawley St., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. H. M. Robinson & Co., 8-11 Province St., Boston, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. The Kervan Co., 20 W. 27th St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Michigan Cut Flower Co., 38 and 40 Miami Ave., Detroit, Mich., Wm. Dilger, Mgr. Fancy Ferns. For page see List of Advertisers. E. A. Beaven, Evergreen, Ala. Fadeless Sheet Moss. For page see List of Advertisers. N. Leeakes & Co.. 53 W. 28th St., N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Hardy cut ferns. L. B. Brague, Hins- dale, Mass. Fa n cy ferns, green sheet moss; leuco- thoe sprays, etc. C. E. Critcheii, 36 E. 3rd St., Cincinnati, O. HARDY PERENNIALS. M. H. Walsh, Woods Hole. Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. HEATING APPARATUS. Lord & Burnham Co., 1133 Broadway, New York. For page see List of Advertisers. f'ersou U-Bar Co7, 1 Madison Square, New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Hltchings & Co., 1170 Broadway. New York. For page see List of Advertisers. John A. Scollay. 73 & 75 Myrtle Aye., Brooklyn, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers Gurney Heater Mfg. Co., 188-200 Franklin St., Cop. Pearl, Boston. Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. Kroescheil Bros., 35 Erie St., Chicago. For page .see List of Advertisers. W. H. Lntton. West Side Ave., Jersey City, N. J. For Sale— The most complete stock of Hardy Perennials. Dahlias and other Bulbs, for Spring planting at reduced prices Get ILst. Palisades Nurseries. Sparklli. N Y HORICUM. Hammond's P. & S. S. Works, Fishkiil-on- Hudson, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Neponset, HOTBED SASH. The A. T. Stearns Lumber Co. Mass. For page see List of Ad^vertlsers. Hltchings & Co.. 1170 Bro^dway^Nr~Y^ For page see List of Advertisers. Lord & Burnham Co., 1133 Broadway. N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. HOT WATER CIRCULATOR. Holly-Castle Co., 170 Summer St., Boston. JAPANESE PLANTS. Yokohama Nurseries, 31 Barclay St., N. Y. IXfi HORT1CU1.TURI: Januaxy 26, 1907 KENTIAS. Godfrey Aschmauu, 1012 Ontario St., i'hiladelpUiii. For page see List of Advertisers. A. Leutby & Co., Rosllndale, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. LEADING RETAIL FLORISTS. Alex. McCoonell, New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Thomaii Young, Jr., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Fred C. Webur, 4326 Olive St.. St. Louis. U*. For t»age see List of Advt^rtisera J. breitmeyer's ^jous, Detroit, Mlcb. For page see List of Advertisers. George U. Cooke, Washington, D. C. For page see List of Advertisers. Samuel Murray, 1U17 Broadway, Kansas City, Mo. For page see List of Advertisers. Gude Bros. Co., 1214 F St., Washington, D. C. For page see List of Advertisers. Eyres, 11 N. Pearl St., Albany, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Young & Nugent, 42^W. 28 St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Mills, the Florist, Jacksonville, Fla. Telegraph or mall orders promptly flliad Long distance telephone connections. Theodore liiller, 4832 Delmar Bvd., St. Louis, Mo. For page see List of Advertisers. P. J. Hauswlrth (temporary address) 13 Congress St., Chicago. For page nee List of Advertisers. William J. Smyth, Michigan Av. & Slat St., Chicago. For page see List of Advertlaerg. Wm. H. Rock Flower Co., Kansas City, Mo. For page see I.iist of Advertisers. Park Floral Co., Denver, Colo. For page see List of Advertisers. NICO-FUME. Ky. Tobacco Product Co.. Louisville, Ky. NURSERY STOCK. John Waterer & Sous, Ld., American Nurseiy, Bagsbot, England. For page see List of Advertisers. Cottage Gardens Co., Queens, N. Y. Specimen Nursery Stock. For page see List of Advertisers. John Scheepers & Co., 2.6 Old Slip, N. T. For page see List of Advertisers. ORCHID PLANTS. Lager & Hurrell, Summit, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. Sander, St. Albans, England. Importers, Exporters, Growers, Hybridists. Bor page see List of Advertisers. Julius Roehrs Co., Rutherford. N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. Carrlllo & Baldwin, Secaucos, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. A Held. 11-19 William St.. New York. Orchids for Spring Delivery. For page s'e List of Advertisers. PALMS. A. Leuthy & Co., Rosllndale, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. PATENTS. SIggers & SIggers, Washington, D. C. For page see List of Advertisers. PEONIES. Edward Swayne. West Chester. P«. For page see List of Advertisers. Peonies. 1200 sorts. Greatest list any- where. C. Betsrher. Canal Dover. Ohio. Wholesale grower of peonies. List of 100 varieties. J. F. Rosenfleld, West Point, Neb. POT HANGERS. Pot hangers, Kramer's $1 doz. by czp., *\.2l> hy mall. I. N. Kramer & Son, Cedar Rapids. la. PLANT BED CLOTH. Mineralized Rubber Co.. 18 Cliff St., N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. PRIIVIROSES. Harlowarden Greenhouses, Greenport, N. Y. Chinese r'ri'nroses. Chinese primroses, 4-iu., 8c. Obconica, 4-ln., 6c. Id bud and bloom. J. H. Ziegler, Rowenna, Pa. PRIVET. 250,000 California privet, all sizes. Send for trade list. Valdesian Nurseries, Bostlc, N. C. PRUNING SHEARS. Rhodes Mfg. Co., Grand Rapids, Mich. For page see List of Advertisers. RHODODENDRONS. John Waterer & Sons, Ltd., American Nursery, Bagshot, Eng. For page see List cf Advertisers. ROSES. M. H. Walsh, Woods Hole, Mass. Hardy Roses, H. T. Roses and Ramblers. For page see List of Advertisers. Bassett & Washburn, Hinsdale, 111. Rooted Cuttings of Kalserln, Pres. Carnot, La Detroit. For page see List of Advertisers. Paul NiehoCf, Lehlghton, Pa. Rose Aurora. For page see List of Advertisers. Robert Scott & Sou, Sharou Hill, Del. Co., Pa. Grafted Roses. For page see List of Advertisers. Wm. Elliott & Sons, 201 Fulton St.,N.Y. Baby Rambler roses, fine dormant stock, one year, $12 per W), 2 1-4 in. pot plants, extra well rooted, $4 per 100. $30 per M. Orders booked tor delivery now or any time up to the late spring. Samples tree. Brown Brothers Company, Rochester, N. Y. SEEDS. T. J. Grey & Co., 32 So. Market St. Boston, Mass, For page see List of Advertisers. Joseph Breck & Sons, 61 and 52 N. Market St., Boston, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. W. Atlee Burpee & Co., PbliadeTpbla. For page pee List of Advertisers. J. M Thorburn & Co., 33 Barclay St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Henry A. Dreer, PhlLidelphla. Superb Petunia Seed. For page see List of Advertisers. A. T. Boddlngton, 342 W. 14th St., N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. H. F. Mlchell Co., 1017 Market St. Philadelphia, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. James Vlck's Sons, Rochester, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. W. W. Rawson & Co., 5 Union St., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. Hjaimar Hartmann & Co., 12 Stormgade, Copenhagen, Denmark. Cauliflower and Cabbage Seed. For page see List of Advertisers. Rlckards Bros., 37 East 19th St. New York. Asparagus Phimosus Nanus Seed. For page see List of Advertisers. Johnson Seed Co7. 217 Market Street, Philadelphia. For page see List of Advertisers. Conrad Appel. Darmstadt, Germany, Bs- tab. 1789. High Grade Grass, Clover, and Tree Seeds. Aster Seeds, home-grown, strictl.v pure. Prices right. Nathan Smith & Son, Adrian, Mich. SHEEP MANURE. Pulverized Manure Co., 31 Union Stock Yards. Chicago. Wizard Brand. SHEET MOSS. E. A. Beaven, Evergreen, Ala. For page see List of Advertisers. SPHAGNUM MOSS. Live 'Sphagnum moss, orchid peat and orchid laskpts always on hand. Lager & Hnrrell. Summit. N. J. Fresh, clean. 5 hbl. hale. $1.25: 2 bales, J2.23: 5 hales. $5.00; 10 bales, $9.50. Cash H. R. Akers, Chatsworth, N. J. STEAM TRAP. E. Hlppard, Youngstown, O. TOMATO SEEDS. Wm. Sim, Cliftondale, Mass. Comet Tomato. For page see List of Advertisers. VENTILATING APPARATUS. Lord & Bumham Co. 1133 Broadway, New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Pierson U-Bar Co., 1 Madison Sq., N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Hitchlngs & Co., 1170 Broadway, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. John A. Scollay, 73-75 Myrtle Ave., Brooklyn, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Weathered Co., 46 and 48 Marlon St., N. Y. For page cee List of Advertisers. Foley Mfg. Co., 471 W. 22nd St., Chicago. For page see List of Advertisers. J. C. Monlnger Co., 421 Hawthorne Atc, Chicago. The Chicago Lifter. VINCAS. in.OOO vlncas 2 1-2 in. fine, $2 50 per 100; $20.00 per 1000. R. Cuttings same, $1.00 per 100; $7.00 per 1000. Cash, please. Benj. Connell, West Grove, Pa. VIOLETS. H. k. Carlton, Willoughhy, O. Violet, Gov. Herrlck. For page see List of Advertisers. WILD SMILAX. E. A. Beaven, Evergreen, Ala. Southern Smllax. For page see List of Advertisers. Caldwell the Woodsman Decorating Co., Evergreen. Ala. For page see List of Advertisers. WIREWORK. Reed & Keller, 122 W. 25th St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. WIrework. Write for our catalogue. Holton & Hunkel Co., Milwaukee, Wis. Wire work, all kinds. C. E. Crltchell, S6 E. 3rd St., Cincinnati. O. William E. Hlelscher's Wire Works, 38-4« Broadway, Detroit, Mich. The "JusPRlghF^klnd^ Send for pries list. Frank W. Ball, 31 fiast Third Street, Cincinnati, O. WHOLESALE FLORISTS. Boston. N. F. McCarthy & Co.. 84 Hawley St, Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. H. M. Robinson & Co., 15 Province St., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. George A. Sntherland Co., 34 Hawlej St., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. Welch Bros., 228 Devonshire St., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. Buffalo. Wm. F. Kastlng, 383-87 Elllcott St., Bnf- falo, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Chicago. Chas. W. McKellar, 51 Wabash Av., Chicago. For pcge see List of Advertisers. Peter Relnberg, 51 Wabash Av., Chicago. For page see List of Advertisers. A. L. Randall Co., 19-21 Randolph St., Chicago. For page see List of Advertisers. E. F. Wlnterson Co., 45-49 Wabash Are., Chicago. For page see List of Advertisers. Poehlmann Bros. Co., 35 Randolph St., Chicago. For ptee see List of Advertisers. January 26, 1907 HORTICULTURE 117 WHOLESALE FLORISTS — Continued Detroit. Michlgau Cat Flower Exchauge. 38 & 40 I!ri):l(lway. Will. Dilgcr. Mgr. For page see List o( Advertisers. New York. J. K. Allen. 106 W. 28th St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Wm. Stuart Allen Co., 53 W. 28tli St.. New York. For page see List of Advertisers. C. W. Eberman, 53 W. 30th St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. J. S. Fenrlch. 110 W. 28th St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Ford Bros., 48 West 28th St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. H. E. Froment, 57 W. 28th St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Alex. J. Guttman, 43 West 28tb St. For page see List of Advertisers. E. C. Uoran. 55 West 28th St., New York. For p.ige see List of Advertisers. A. H. Langjahr, 55 W. 28th St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. James McManus, 42 W. 28th St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Chas. Mlllang, 50 West 29th St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. John I. Raynor, 49 W. 28th St.. New York. For page see List of Advertisers. W. F. Sheridan, 39 W. 28th St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. tracudly & Schenck, 44 W. 28th St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. A. L. Young & Co.. 54 W. 28th St., N. Y. For page see List oi' Advertisers. John Young, 51 W 28th St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Philadelphia. W. E. McKlsslek, 1221 Filbert St., Phila- delphia, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. Leo Nle.ssen Co., 1217 Arch St., Phlla rtelphla. Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. The s! Sl Pennock-Meehan Co., 1608-18 Ludlow St., Philadelphia, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. Edward Reld, 1526 Ranstead St., Philadel- phia, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. Pittsburg, J. B. Murdoch & Co., 545 Liberty St, Pittsburg, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. Pittsburg Florists' Exchange, 228 Diamond St., Pittsburg, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. New Offers in This Issue. ASPARAGUS PLUIVIOSUS NANUS SEED. R. & J. Farquhar & Co., 6-7 So. Market St., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. ASTER SEED. Jas. Vick's Sons, Rochester, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. BEGONIA AND GLOXINIA BULBS. Johnson Seed Co., Philadelphia. For page see List of Advertisers. CARNATIONS, ROOTED CUTTINGS. R. Engelman & Son, Pittsfleld. Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. CARNATIONS, ROOTED CUTTINGS: FERNS: CINERARIAS. Geo. A. Kuhl, Pekin, 111. For page see List of Advertisers. CARNATION WHITE IVIAID. John Barr, South Natick. Mass. K. E. Moir, Broektou, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. New Offers in this issue— Continued. FLOWERS BY TELEGRAPH, Thos. F. Galvin, 124 Tremont St., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. FORCING SPIRAEA. Wm. Elliott & Sons, 201 Fulton St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. NEW CANNAS: ROSES: SHRUB- BERRY. The Ccnard & Joues Co., West Grove, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. PHOENIX ROEBELINI SEED, Yokohama Nursery Co., 31 Barclay St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. POMPEIIAN TONE WARE, NEW CHIFFON, ETC. H. Bayersdorter & Co., 1129 Arch St., Philadelphia. For page see List of Advertisers. SWEET PEA NOVELTIES. Watkius & Simpson, 12. Tavistock St., Lon- don, Bug. For page see List of Advertisers. MR. WILSON'S TRIP TO CHINA. Mr. E. H. Wilson, who will spend the next two years on a botanical ex- ploration tour in China in the inter- ests of the Arnold Arboretum, sailed from Sau Francisco for Shanghai on January 8. He will proceed at once to Ichang, at the base of the gorges of the Yangtse, where he will establish his permanent base for the first year. This will be devoted to the exploration of the Tapashan, the great mountain range of Hupeh, that separates the waters of the Yangtse from those of the Han. In February or March of 1908 Mr. Wilson intends to ascend the Yangtse and Min Rivers to Kia-Ting- Fu, in Ssu-chuan, which will be his base for the second year. From Kia- Ting-Fu he will travel overland, by the way of Mounts Omei and Wa, to Ta-Chein-lu, the Chinese frontier town on the highway from central China into Thibet. After exploring the great forests of conifers and rhododendrons in this mountainous region, he will travel north from Ta- Chein-lu in an attempt to penetrate a part of northwestern Ssu-chuan not before visited by Europeans, then descending the Min River valley he hopes to reach Ichang in February, 1909, and return to Boston the follow- ing April or May. By an agreement with the Depart- ment of Agriculture of the United States, Mr. F. N. Meyer, who has been in China during the last two years as an agent of the Department, is to collect for the Arboretum during the spring and autumn of 1907, under the direction of Mr. Wilson, on Mt. Wuti, in Sansi. This is one of the Ave sacred mountains of China, and, owing to its holy character, it is believed to be still covered with the original forest growth. Although Wuti has been visited by Potanin, and later by H. Mayr, little is known of the moun- tain flora of this part of northern China. Mr. John E. Thayer, of the Class of 'S5, has joined to the Wilson expedi- tion a young zoologist to collect the birds, mammals, and reptiles of central and western China, which are still very imperfectly represented in Ameri- can and European museums. MECHANICAL WATERING. By Louis Wittbold. Read before the American Carnation So- ciety at Toronto. I have been asked by your secretary to give my views on mechanical water- ing, and I wish to ask whether any of us believe that the present mode of watering cannot be improved upon. If we look back at the different things that have been accomplished all along the line in greenhouse construction and heating, etc., even in watering, inasmuch as the hose has superseded the can, we certainly must admit that there is always room for still further improvement. It is only a short time ago when all watering in greenhouses was done with the watering can, and we all know with what prejudice the hose was looked upon as a factor in greenhouse work. This prejudice has gradually been overcome until today even our cousins across the water are using rubber tubes to save time and labor. The improvements in construction, pumping machinery, specializing of stock grown, etc., have made possible a saving of a large part of the labor of watering. Formerly a mixture of different kinds of plants were grown in one greenhouse in one grand con- glomeration, and, of course, each dif- ferent species of plant needed different care and special attention, and the watering pot or hose could hardly be dispensed with, but at the present time, where houses or ranges of houses of one kind of plants are grown when conditions are equal or as nearly equal as it is possible to get them, this has been changed and a watering machine can be applied and the labor of water- ing, which formerly took hours, can now be done in so many minutes, with less waste of water than with the hose and with more accuracy in its distribu- tion. The question will, of course, be asked. What have I to prove the above assertions? And I must admit it is a natural question, as talk is cheap and facts are what we want in this year 1907. Gold bricks are good things for the "con game" man, and we can hardly be blamed for being skeptical about things which are not entirely clear to us and familiar with; but is it fair to allow prejudice to put a brake on improvement when every minute of time .saved is money in our pocket, and when a labor which now must be attended to by the most experienced can be mechanically arranged so that af- ter it has been studied out to the sat- isfaction of the proprietor 'he can give his instructions so that water is given in just the amounts he has by experi- ence found best for the good of the plants. I have been asked to give my ex- perience up to date, and will say that I at first started using a watering sys- tem for syringing palms by running a pipe along underneath the plants in center of bench, using my patent noz- zles, which produces a sheet of water WHAT AM IJFFERED 2000 Paper Whites 2000 White Romans Wm. Elliott & Sons, Auctioneers aOI Fallon St., Mew York 118 HORTICULTURE January 26, 190T in fan shape, so that when these noz- zles are spaced along the pipe they will produce a sheet of water the full length of pipe. Pipe is connected with a swivel wheel so it can be turned, so that if soil only should be watered the nozzles can be turned downward so that soil only is wet without wetting the foliage, and by turning the nozzles upward the foliage can be sprayed. In this way, I was able to water or syringe my palms when required with a saving of at least 90 per cent, of time and labor. I then used system for watering Boston ferns suspended overhead in the greenhouse, hanging a plant directly under each nozzle so that by turning on the water just a little the water will come from nozzle in a solid stream and flow into the pot, just as much as is wanted, caus- ing only the drip from the water that runs through the soil, while with a hose at least 90 per cent, of the water would drop on to the plants below; then by turning on full pressure the plants can also be sprayed or syringed if required. In this way I have been enabled to grow double the amount of stock in my palm houses and with less labor than previously used. I now have a large portion of our two ranges of palm and fern houses equipped both at our Lake View place and at Edge- brook, and am working on more lines right along, as I find the time saved will pay tor the outlay in a short time. The next experiment 1 made was at Davis Bros.' cucumber houses, Aurora. 111., and I quote you the following from a letter: "It saves 90 per cent, of our watering labor. We now have the Wittbold system in all houses. Do the watering in an hour, which formerly took twelve hours, and do better work. We are recommending the system to our friends." I wish to say that Da- vis is using it now for the second win- ter and is much pleased. The next experiment was in lettuce at Chamberlain & Bunker's, Fremont, Mich., and the letters 1 have received from these gentlemen have given me much encouragement. I only mention these two places as a few facts; more would only tire you, and would only be a repetition of what these gentle- men have said. You gentlemen are representative carnation growers, and I wish to ask if a watering system can be applied in palm and fern houses, in cucumber and lettuce houses, why can- not it also be applied in carnation houses? The pipes and nozzles can be so placed that you can water from un- derneath the plants, that you only water the soil, or spray upward, from underneath the plants or downward from above, just as the case may re- quire. I am no carnation grower, but from what experience 1 have had in other lines I say it can be done, and it only needs some one to take up the idea with determination to overcome what obstacles are in the way, as 1 firmly believe that mechanical water- ing is practical and will save thou- sands upon thousands of dollars every year in labor to the greenhouse man when it is understood and will do bet- ter work than can be done in any oth- er way. Let me suggest that steps be taken by the American Carnation Society to determine the value of me- chanical watering by experimenting or otherwise during the coming year, so that more definite reports can be had at next meeting. I assure you, gentlemen, it will be worth >our while. MMWMAAAMIAAmiMniimilMfMIMni WANTS, FOR SALE, ETC. Advertisements in this column one cent a word. Initials count as words. Cash with order. OLD COLONY NOTES. John Derringer, Quincy, Mass., has the foundation in for a new two-bench sash house to be used for growing geraniums. Mr. Derringer says that the trade in bedding plants shows a substantial increase every year. Brooks Adams. Quincy, Mass., will dispense for the present with the serv- ices of a professional gardener in the care of his grounds, and A. B. Cottman, who has been serving Mr. Adams in that capacity, has terminated his en- gagement. Thomas Pegler, who took the Brown houses at Wollaston. Mass., in July, has evidently entered upon the course pursued by Malcolm Orr, who grew violets at this place with marked suc- cess. Hydrocyanic fumigation admin- istered with careful attention to detail, to destroy the black fly, and a liberal top dressing of fine manure applied at mid-season, are a part of the methods pursued. GREENHOUSES BUILDING AND PROJECTED. New. Hillside, Pa. — Victor Groshens, two houses, 29x501). Hatboro, Pa. — Harry Weiss, two houses, .35x500. Middletown, R. 1. — Mme. Louise Bonat, one house. Atlantic City. N. J. — Edwards Floral Hall Co., one house, 15x66; oHice 21x23. Additions. Portland, Me. — Edgar E. Rounds, one house. Great Barriugton, Mass. — F. S. Pear- son, one house, 400 feet. Rutherford, N. J.— Bobbink & At- kins, one house, 2C8 feet long. Irondequoit. N. Y. — Edward Brock- mann. one house, 20x100; one house, 30x200. ANCHOR GREENHOUSE HOSE Stands the racliet. Pro ect your plants with our PLANT BED CLOTH Mineralized Ruliber Co. 18 Cliff Stramt, Now York FLORISTS'WAGONS FOR SALE Three florists' open -wagons, three florists' top wagons and three sets of harnesses. Can be seen at 1 West 28 St., New York. EDWARD HICCINS. FOR SALE-Greenhouse Pipe 4-1d. boiler tubes, second band. In fine condition, absolutely free from scale and with ends cut square. Sample and prices on application. Kroeschell Bros. Co., 36 Erie St., Chicago. Seedsmen We have an opening for order and counter bands who are experienced. William Elliott & Sons 20I Fulton St., New York POSITIONS WANTED~for head gardeF- ers and assistaots; for further iuformatlon apply to W. W. Rawson & Co., 5 Uaion St., Boston, Mas8. WANTED — Two second men on prirate estate. Wages $50 to ?55. Address E. D., care of HORTICULTURE, H Hamilton Place, Boston. SITUATIO.X WANTED as gardener b.v Scotchman; lifetime experience, all brandies, fruits, tiowers and vegetables; married; abstainer; 33 years age. Address Scot, care IIOKTICULTURE, 11 Hamilton riace, Boston. i"\lass. WANTED — Intelligent young gardener with some botanical and fern knowledge. Good salar.v. Address with qualitications H. J., care HORTICULTURE, 11 Hamilton Place, Boston, Mass. "situation wanted as assistant in Greenhouse. Private place preferred. Had experience in Greenhouse work and Land- sr.tpe Gardening. Single. Agricultural Col- lei:c gradu.ite. Address Henri, care HORTI- CULTURE. 11 Hamilton I'lace, Boston. WANTED AT ONCE^iTsober and ener- getic young man with knowledge of prun- ing, planting, etc.. to assist in general landscape work. Apply in person or by mail with reference to A. Van Ueeuwen, Jr.. 3 Wexford Rd., Worcester, Mass. Send other busines;, direct to Washington. Saves time and insures better service. Personal attention guaranteed. Twenty-five years' active service. SPECIALTY: ' Working on the Failure! of Others." SIGGERS & SIGGERS PATENT LAWYERS Box 9. National Union Building Washington. D. C. January 26, 1907 HORTICULTURE. 119 ^»e^^»\V"giytf5.te« IMPkoVLD Greenhouse Boiler, 35 Erie St., CHiCACO. Boilers made of Steel BoIlPr Plate; shell, firebox sheets and heads of steel; water space all around front, sides and back. Write for Information. From Clay to Box We are sure the clay has no superior. Next, we perfected the method of m.'iking SYRACUSE RED POTS Then we packed them in a modern way. Tlien, the flor- ists ordered and ordered and are still ordering. Have you' SVRAGUSE parrERf GO. Syracuse - - U.i j STANDARD FLOWER POTS Packed in small crates, easy to handle. Price per crate 15002 in.pots in crate $4.88 Price per crate I20 7 in. pots in crate$<.20 60 8 " " 3.00 HAND MADE 48 g in. pnts in crate $3.60 43 10 '* " 4.80 24 II " " 3.60 24 12 " " 4.80 15: 14 " " 4,80 <,■ , .^6 16 " " 4.50 beed pans, same price as pots. Send for pnce list of Cylinders for Cut flowers, Hanging Baskets, Lawn Vases ctc.Tenpercent.off forcash withordT. Address Hliring:er Bros,.Pottery,Fort Edward.N.Y. August Rolker & Sons, Agts., 31 Barclay St.. N. 1. City. 1500 3l< " " 5-25 1500 jH " " 6.00 looo 3 " " 5.00 800 3« " " 5.80 5004 " " 4-50 3205 4.51 1446 " " .3.16 Standard Flower . . POTS If your greenhouses are within 500 miles of the Capitol, write us, we can save you money W. H. ERNEST, 28th and M Streets, WASHINGTON, 0. C. ■9*^**^*-^-^*^*^^^^^*****^^^^^- Holds Class Firmly See tlio Point * PEERLESS I OlftzinK Polnta are the beat. No righis or lefts. Box oT I 1,000 poiau 76 oU. poatpftld. , HENRY A. DREEB, I 714 ChMUBt St., Phlla., Pa. r I ThL HMRTofthlI^ATT£-Ri^ /^LL//£iSRT5Ufi DR\m CvP/f£SS GREENH0U5E MATERIAL IS THE. Y£RY JBSiST^ /i/^Y£. IT, RiqHT FROM ThE-GfULfoF M£.)^ICO^ fttio y\rfLL MAKE, you rk^ht pRicE.^-^ SE-no FOR SKELTCHLZ EST/MATE^ fitiO FiTTin<9S ^ho Mfiriy other T/i/jiCfS — . If you are having delay in getting your roof material, send your orders TO US and don't be in trouble. We will handle any order in the time agreed. Try us. F OEY MANUFACTURING CO. 471 AV. 22d Street CHICAGO /? ©IIIlSCISV'KIIlzSiHiiSS • FORHEATING ANY DESCRIPTION OF BUILDING BY STEAM OR HOT WATER ^i NEW YORK OFFICE IM RFTH AVE VA FRANKLIN ST. BOSTON' BOSTON OFKICE KEMOVED TO 1S8-200 FRANKLIN ST., COR. PEARL. K TOINAWANDA. IN, V. TOBOWro. OffT. WWWVWWI GREENHOUSE CONSTRUCTION LUiMBER John C. rioninger Co. 117 E. Blackhawk St., CHICAGO SEND FOR CATALOGUE OF SOOLLAY HOT WATER and STEAM BOILERS JOHN A. SCOLLAY 73 and 76 Myrtle Arenne BOROUGH OF BROOKLYN, N. V. UTT BOSTON PLATE & WINDOW GLAiS CO. GREENHOUSE GLASS German and American 7.61 to 287 i St., BOSTON 20-22 Canal St. NOW IS THE TIME TO INSURE TOUR GLASS AGAINST DAMAGE BT HAIL* For particulars address John G. Emlo^g SadtSIm Riv9^, M. «/. CYPRESS SASH BARS S2 fe«t er longer HOT BED SASH PECKY CYPRESS BENCH LUMBER GREENHOUSES ERECTED AND EQUIPPED COMPLETE IF DESIRED Write for Circular "D" and Prices The A. T. STEARNS LUMBER CO. NEPONSET, BOSTON, MASS. WEATHERED COMPANY BOX 789, NEW YORK GREENHOUSE BUILDING AND HEATING Send for Catalogue EHODES DOUBLE OUT ^^ Cuts from PRUNING SHEAS ^^^: ^H both sides of jjjj^ limbanddocs ^^ not D ruisc the bark. m— ^■t---^*^ , , ^Ve pay Ex- 1 JMWT^^BfcpyMMi . rni. press charges | ^ on all orders. ■I Write tor RHODES MFG. CO. '^I HQ circular and Dept. 4. GRAND RAPIDS, MICH. 120 I 1 HORTICULTURE January 2G, 1S07 AND I How Do You Know One Of Our Houses Won't Help You? Ever gone into the matter directly ivith us, or is it just a " think so" on your part? You feel very friendly — on the start — with the firm who apparently, saves you money on materials — but the start is the last thing to consider instead of the first — it's a question of what that house will cost each year in repairs, what that friendship is, in the end, going to cost you ? We build the house of economy — and you get pleasant dealing. Go into the mat- ter directly with us. HITCHINGS AND CO. GREENHOUSE DESIGNERS AND BUILDERS. Uanufnclur' rs of Heatinii and Vrntllalind Apparalus. 1170 Broadway. NEW YORK. .AND< IT'S THE EVERLASTING DRAG OF THE repair bills that keeps a man discouraged — the repairs here and there, at the eave line, another post rotted off, the roof sagged and the glass broken, and so on, 'til the day of reckoning conies at the end of the year and you find out what a sink hole your house has been. Your day of reckoning comes at the end of the year, but we start with ours — start at the very start to reckon on the ^^^ life of materials and construc- ^^^^1 tion, to figure on the chances ^H|^~1 of repairs and a way to get wT: '~ -^ around thern. That's how we J _ ^L canae to make the galvanized, ^ A^ Ice Clearing Eave Plate and Sash Bar Clasps ; the Angle Iron Postsand Cast Iron Foot Pieces — we were after durability and rigidity, and we got them. We cut off this t> inch eectioii uf Eave Plate to give you an idea just how it is. You want the house that lasts. Then you want our decay saving material.';. We sell them in any quantity desired Write us. LORD ®. BURNHAM CO. Qreenhouse Designers and Manufacturers 1133 BROADWAY, cor. 26th Street, N. Y. BOSTON Branch: 819 Tremont Building HAT others say about U-Bar greenhouses is always interesting to us, and here is an extract from the letter of Robert Williamson, Super- intendent for Mrs. A. A. Anderson, Green- ""■" wich,Conn.,that will interest you. "I consider that up to date, there is nothing in horticultural construction to compare with the U-Bar greenhouse, as it gives the greatest amount of light, strength and durability, at the s^me time it looks neater than any other style of house." Send for U-Bar catalog and let us prove why. Pierson U=Bar Com= pany, Designers and Build= ers U=Bar Greenhouses, Metropolitan Building, Fourth Avenue and 23 rd Street, New York. Kxterior view of " U " Bar greenhouse designed and ci i.t u.l tur Mrs A. A. Anderson, Greenwich, Ct. XI ^Jf/ndred /pA'/yj/j, ft //Jiamf/mTTice, Gq/to//, Masj. 122 HORTICULTURE, February 2, 1907 ^I'SJiiriiiriimiiiiiriiimiiiiiiiiiiimiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiMriiimiiiiriiimiriiiriiiiiiiniiiiiriiiriiiiiiiin ^•i .... i'^ 4i'S €!•! ^l.E 41' = 41.= *•= #1 #i ^= ^s ^= 41.= 4i.= %'= 4i'= 4i' = 4i'= li' i.= 4l. 4l' l' = ■^1 4l'i l> = 4H 4^! 4l': 4H 4H 4H 4-L 4l. $ s $ s IT WILL MEAN DOLLARS TO YOU TO HAVE THIS OUTFIT SOON TRADE VISIBLE i I t INVISIBLE MARK BEFORE. Invisible, Inexpensive, Indispensable, Instantaneously Applied AFTER. All who saw our exhibit at the Toronto convention last week pronounced the BAUR CLIP and PLYER for mending split carnations A Great Success. — "The slickest thing I ever saw," — A promi- nent New York wholesaler; "Every up-to-date carnation grower will have one," — A grower from Philadelphia; " You've got the only thing," — A practical grower from eastern Pennsylvania; "I came to see the thing work and am convinced that it is all that you claim for it," — This from a Canadian grower who brought some hard cases of splits with him and saw us proraply turn them into first class carnations. We solicited no personal testimonials and no personal orders, well knowing that all who saw this up-to-date device working would go home satisfied that he needed an outfit. The way orders have come in since then has proven the correctness of our prediction. YOU who have not seen it need it as much as those who did — you more than need it — YOU MUST HAVE IT, or drop behind in the pro- cession as an up-to-date grower. Tt is what you have long been looking for and what you will need every day until settled warm weather sets in. You have racked your brain for some practical means of mend- ing your split flowers, even though you may be only a small grower. You have thought of the good coal and energy you have been wasting every year raising split carnations that found no profitable market. You used clumsy rubber bands and what not to fix them up, only to find that the job was not much bet- ter after than before. Here is something that solves your problems as far as it ever will be solved as long as carnations split — as far as it ever needs to be solved — a little practically INVISIBLE wire CLIP that holds the calyx and petals in their natural position without in the least affecting any other part of the flower. It does not make a wound that will cause the bloom to wilt before its natural time. It is to all intents and purposes part and parcel of the calyx and holds with a grip of iron. IT CAN'T COME LOOSE. It is so PRACTICAL AND FREE FROM ALL OBJ ECTIONS that it will make your split flowers, after mending, sell with those that were not split. A flower properly mended with this device is not a split flower — it is a first class flower in every way and serves every purpose that will a flower in which the accident of splitting did not occur. Our PLYER for putting on these CLIPS is a wonderful instrument — wonderful in simplicity and in the work it does. With a little practice the operator can do the work twice as fast as it can be done in any other way and do it much better. Time is money, and if you both save time and make a perfect job you are doubly the gainer. SEND FOR THIS UP-TO= D ATE OUTFIT TODAY. Convince yourself. Your money will not be lost, for we will cheerfully return it if you are not fully satisfied with your bargain. Give it a fair trial and it will convince you that it is just what we claim for it and what you have been looking for. It will save its price every few days that you have it and will help to pay your coal bill as it helps to pay ours. Ready about Feb. lo. PLYER S3.00 1000 CUPS $i.oo Postage prepaid. Cash with order. To be had from all the leading Florist Supply Houses or direct from =# S'ld ='i %■ |# = '!§► = .!§► 5.l§» = '!§► = •'§► = .!§► = "§► i3^ = 4 = '14> E'l: = ' and later. Write for Descriptive Circular. S. S. SKIDELSKY 824 No. 24th Street, Philadelphia CARNATIONS THE BEST rooted cuttings of the following varie- ties, vi/ ; — Pink Lawson, Red Lawson, Var.LawsoD, White Lawson, Enchantress, Harry Fenn. Genevieve Lord, L. Ifaumann. Plants ready January 15th. Plants clean; healthy and free from rust. Prices right. Address A. W. WILLIAMS - Highland, N. V. DEBUTANTE The most prolitable light pink Carnation. TBStBd Fouf Veal's $10.00 P" 100. Delivery begins Jan. i. J. W. HOWARD - Somerville, Mass. CARNATIONS Rooted Cuttings for immediate shipment. Enchantress, $2.50 per 100, $20 per 1000 Bountiful, " " " " White Lawson, " *' *' " Var. Lawson, " " " *' Patten, Pink Lawson, Boston Harket, Queen, " *' '* *' Fair /laid, " " '* *' H. Fenn ."( per cent discount for cash with order. R. EN6ELMAN & SON, Pittsfield, Mass. $2.00 per 100, $15 per 1000 JOHN E. HAINE-S, The Leading Scarlet brilliant color, Sne stem, tbe most prodae- tlve ever introduced, blooms early until thrown out In July, no extra grass. All shoots make flowers. Watch the papers and see what growers say about It. None but well-rooted, healthy cuttings leave the place. Rooted cuttings ready Dec. 15, 1906. Price, ?6.00 per 100; $50 per 1000. JOHN E. HAINES, Bethlehem, Pa. C AR N ATI ON S Rooted Cuttings— Now Ready Per loo: — Light Pink Lawson, $6.co: White Lawson, $2.50; Variegated Laws^in, $2 so: T. \V. Lawson. $2.00; Enchantress, $2.50; Harry Fenn, $2.50; Manley,$2.5o; Boston Market, $2. 00; FairMaid, $2.00 HENRY A. STEVENS CO. East Street, Dedham, Mass 5AVE YOUR PINKS before splitting. Don't try to patch them up wicli wire^. Tiiat would do in the 19th but not, the 20tli century. Use the n. & D. Artificial Calyx. $1.7.'. per 100; $1600 per IIKKI. Send for Sample. MAXFIELO & DIMONO, Mf., P.O. Box 3040, Warren, R.I. 124 HORTICULTURE. February 1907 Nature's Twfo Unique antt Wonderful "New Creations" in Busli Limas! Nature has surely surpassed herself ! In a single season she has outstripped all efforts of man. In fact, such distinct new types have never even been dreamed of before. Lx)ok at the illustrations shown of the Burpee-Improved and Fordhook Bush Limas, recall to mind the largest and best pods of Lima Beans you have ever seen, and you must agree with us that this is a most remarkable find To learn just what they really are and how they were discovered, kindly study /'ages ic to i^ ofYYK. Farm Annual for 1907. These two most unique new Bush Limas will be worth many thousands of dollars annually to the gardeners of America. They are undoubtedly the " Greatest Novelties of the Age." The Burpee-Improved % an entirely 'New Crea= tion." The pods are truly enormous in size, borne in great abundance upon bushes two and one-half feet high by two feet across. The beans are both larger and thicker than those of the popular Burpee's Bush Lima or any strain of the large White Pole Lima. Fordhook Bush Lima Xt-X Nothing like it has ever been seen before. It is the first and only stiiifly erect Bush form of the fat "Potato Lima." Both pods and beans are twice the size of Dreer's and more than half again as large as the Challenger Pole Lima. $1115.00 in Cash Prizes for 190T With one prize of $150.00, several of $50.00 each, we will pay a total of $1115.00 on these Two New Bush Limas. For particulars, see page 28 &r\A page igg of Burpee's F'arm Annual FOR 1907. These Bush Limas ZlxlTZLll Each packet contains twelve perfect hand- picked beans. Per pkt. 25 cts — less the discount of one third on Retail Packets, — making 3 pkts. for 50 cts.; 6 pkts. for $1.00, or NEW "FORDHOOK" BUSH $2.00 per dozen pkts., postpaid and assorted LIMA, — Life-Size Pod. g^g desired. BURPEE'S FARM ANNUAL FOR 1907 L'n i^/d^caUoT ' The "Silent Sulesman" of the world's largest mail order seed trade. An Elegant New Book of 200 pages with hundreds of illustrations from photographs, it tells only the plain truth about the very best SEEDS THAT GROW. It describes Grand Novelties in Flowers and Vegetables, of unusual importance which cannot be obtained elsewhere. If interested, write today, — name HoRTICUI,- TURE, — and the book is yours. BURPEE'S NEW "BLUE LIST" Most complete of all wholesale catalogs of seeds, gives Special Prices to Florists and Market Gardeners. If you have not received a copy. Write To=day, With our usual discount of 33 J j % on Retail Packets, Florists and Market Gardeners (who order early!) can obtain These Two New Bush Limas at the rate of any 3 pkts. for 50 cts.; 6 pkts. for $1.00; or 12 pkts. for $2.00, assorted as desired, and sent by mail, postpaid. BDUPEE-IMPKOVED BUSH LIMA,— Llfe-Size Pod. W. ATLEE BURPEE & CO., SEED GROWERS, BURPEE BUILDING, Philadelphia, Pa. February 2, 1907 HORTICULTURE 125 Masdevallia tovarensis One of the best, if not the very best of the masdeval- lias, is the exquisite, dainty, sweet little tovarensis, a native of Tovar, Colombia. Its pure white, fragrant, pretty flowers attract the attention of almost everyone who sees it. For decorative work where small plants are desired it is unexcelled. Unfortunately, it is not adapted for cutting as its flowers are borne on scapes which are persistent for a long time carrying several crops of flowers. In the accompanying photograph the scape shown at the extreme left is now flowering for the third time. It matured its first flower in August, another in Octo- ber and is now carrying two. The old bracts, in the axils of which the flowers appear, are plainly seen in the picture. It is one of the hardiest, very easy to grow, requiring similar treatment to M. coccinea, M. Veitchii and other popular species of the gems. In a previous note I advised that all masdevallias should have a warmer winter treatment than is generally advised. This is the secret of their successful culture. At pres- ent all our masdevallias are making strong, healthy growths and will be in a suitable condition to with- stand the hot humid weather in summer, whereas un- der the old treatment of keeping cool and dry they would scarcely have commenced to grow before the hot weather was upon them. The editorial page of the issue of Horticulture, Dec. 29th, contains a quotation from Dr. Lindley aptly quoted to show the value of orchids for decorative pur- poses. The whole of Dr. Lindley's remarks, however, are not strictly true, as a good many orchids do secrete honey, and I think that M. tovarensis is amongst the number. About this same subject Kerner says: "Several orchids, especially species of Twayblade (Listera) exhibit a channel swollen with sweet sap, similar to the Martagon lily, each perianth leaf of which is transversed by a channel studded with bands or ramified swelling and filled to overflowing with the abundant nectar secreted in it. In the perianth of the Helleborine (Epipactis) the lip is deeply grooved and resembles a boat filled with honey. In Epipogium the perianth leaf corresponding to the lip is arched like a lielmet or cap and covers the abundant honey there pro- duced. In many other orchids the lower lip of the perianth is produced backward and in the expansion (called the spur in descriptive botany) a quantity of honey is usually hidden." Cycles of the Amaryllis (Continued from Page 5.) The first of the cycles of the amaryllis extended from 1710 to about the year 1800. Belladonna was intro- duced 1712, Eeginse 17:20, equestre 1710, and psittaci- num as early as 1677. Up to this period, owing to the very few greenhouses there were in all Europe and the limited opportunities for cultivation, and the small demand for flowers, comparatively few plants were grown. The second and a most important cycle extended from 1780 to 1830, during which time several species were introduced, notably pulverulentum 1819, aulica, two forms, 1820, and stylosum 1821, and numerous very beautiful hybrids were raised between the species Ee- ginae, vittata and aulica, and these hybrids — as Johnsoni and Ackermanni — really opened the way to the rais- ing of the many beautiful varieties of that period. It was in this decade that Dean Herbert, Curtis, GrifBn, Ker, and the elder Garraways so ably championed and aided these, their favorites, to a position they so richly deserved. The greatest cycle, however, is the one from 1830 to 1870. During that time the species ambiguum 1836, solandriflorum 1839, pyrrochroum 1863, pardinum 1866, Leopoldi 1869, were introduced, the two latter particularly giving such an impetus to the raising of seedlings, especially those raised by the Messrs. Wil- liams and Veitch. It is from these collections, either directly or indirectly, that a very large majority of all the finer varieties we are now cultivating were obtained and this brings me to the point where, with all the con- fidence I am possessed of I assert that we are now on the verge of a cycle when the amaryllis will take its place as the most brilliant and effective of decorative plants for all purposes. It hardly seems necessary to call attention to the many forms of treatment to which the amaryllis is adaptable, whether singly in pots, or in pans or placques, or in baskets of from five to a score or more, as plants, or in vases and other recep- tacles, as cut flowers. The superb coloring, of all shades, from the most intense crimsons to the tinted flesh colors, is only to be found in this beautiful family, and when we con- sider the certainty of having them in flower when wanted, as, either by retarding or forcing they may be 126 HORTICULTURE February 2, 1907 bloomed at any time, as are iily of the valley, their im- portance is unquestioned. In these days, when the in- crease in the demand for first rat© grown pot plants is such that the supply is not equal to it the amaryllis is one of the most available plants for the purpose. They can be grown as readily and as quickly as the cyclamen if the routine of cultivation is followed as given herein. For this purpose it is important that care be taken to obtain seed of that group in which the vittata branch is the most pronounced, rather than that of the aulica group — the former has from four to six flowers in a scape whereas the latter has only two or three flowers. First-class seed can be had from first-class seedsmen. You do not want seeds of either straight vittata, Johnsoni, ^-ckermanni or aulica, but the seeds from the modem hybrids — those possessing fine coloring, bearing three or more flowers on a spike, and with good foliage. After the flrst crop of flowers the careful cultivator will save his own seed from such varieties as have the most desirable properties. They seed as freely as freesias, and are very prolific. ""\^^L lkAi-h»^ (The next chapter will deal with their cultivaiion.) British Horticulture A RETEOSPECT In taking stock of horticultural matters in Britain in 1906 the growers have had an exceptional year as to the weather. There was a "record" as regards sun- shine. The exceptional autumn enabled immense quan- tities of outdoor bloom to be. marketed. The amount of chrysanthem.ums sent to Covent Garden market this season was unprecedented. Katurally the prices have ruled very low. The special societies have held suc- cessful exhibitions, whilst the new Winter Flov/ering Carnation Society has held its first show, which was of a very encouraging character. The chief event of the year was the Hybridization Conference in the summer, arranged by the Eoyal Horticultural Society. A dis- tinguished gathering of experts assembled from all parts of the globe, and the discussions were of a profitable and practical character. At the Royal Botanic Gardens at Kew, Sir Wm. Thiselton Dyer, the director, has re- tired, and has been succeeded by Col. Prain, formerly of the Calcutta Botanic Garden. The Eoyal Horticul- tural .Society has had a busy year, with a record of prosperity. The Eoyal Botanic Society whose head- quarters are at Eegent's Park, has not been so fortu- nate. There have been some stormy meetings at which several members have freely and forcibly criticised the managing body. ARBOR DAT British peojile have been somewhat shnv to adopt the American custom of observing Arbor Day. Thanks to the enterprise of IMr. E. D. Till, some progress has been made with the movement at Eynsford, in Kent. The event was lately carried out when a number of trees were planted in the village by the lady students of the Swanley Horticultural College. The first observ- ance was at the Queen Victoria Diamond Jubilee in 1897. The school bank was planted with a row of trees, arranged in emblematic form to spell the text from Proverbs, "My son be wise." An orchard of cider apples, and a variety of fruit trees by cottagers and farmers were also planted. On the year of the Queen's demise there was planted a row of emblematic trees, recording Tennyson's line, "She wrought her people lasting good." On one occasion a weeping lime, a plane, and a sycamore were planted in the vil- lage to commemorate the relief of Mafeking, Lady- smith and Kimberley during the South African war. An effort is now being made to further popularize Arbor Day in this country. There are numerous places where it would be advantageous to secure the shelter of trees and to improve the landscape. Fortunately local authorities are realizing the importance of making some provision in this respect, although there is a great deal to be done before our cities are able to offer the tree- sheltered avenues which are the delight of Paris. SOME NEW SWEET PEAS There is no lack of novelty in the sweet peas now being offered by the leading British raisers. The great attention which is being given to this branch of horti- culture by the trade testifies to the increasing popu- larity of this annual. Messrs. Dobbie & Co. are sending out Mr.''. Collier, which received a certificate of merit last year from the National Sweet Pea Society. It is of a primrose tint, and blooms are of good size and substance, and freely produced. Albatross is a fine white, and Blush Queen is of the tint its name implies, a useful variation from Gladys Unwin. These are also Messrs. Dobbies' introductions. Mr. C. Breadmore, a well-known prize winner, is making a specialty of Helen Lewis, which was awarded the National Sweet Pea Society's silver medal as the best novelty of 1905, and their first-class certificate. The standard is of a deli- cate shade of orange, which contrasts well with the deep rosy salmon wings. The form is of the Countess Spencer type. Mr. Breadmore also has Tweedy Smith, a new bi-color, and Cecil Crier, a handsome bloom of a deep, rosy pink tint. Amongst his other recent intro- ductions are George Herbert, with rosy magenta standards, and deep carmine wings; Evelyn Breadmore, pearly white; and Lady Cooper, a lavender self. SOME WEM NOVELTIES Growers always look forward vni\\ interest to the novelties emanating from Mr. Eckford where a large proportion of the present day favorites were raised. There is a useful batch which are likely to be in demand for show purposes. The Queen of Spain won unstinted praise at last year's shows. It is described as a soft pink of ivory clearness, and the stoiit stems enhance its value for decorative work. Agnes Eckford is a bold bloom of an exquisite shade of pink, and the plant is of a robust character. Horace Wright, named after the former secretary of the National Sweet Pea Society is an advance on the existing blues, and it is likely to be as popular as its namesake. Earl Cromer offers a delightful combination of tints very pleasing to the eye. The bloom is of a crimson lake hue; the "back of the standard is overlaid with a rich red chocolate tint, the inside of the standard and wings being shaded with soft lilac. Frank Dolby is a lavender blue, similar to Lady Grispl Hamilton, and E. J. Castle is of a striking bright rose, shaded with pale soft salmon. >t>v. Ciditxc^ February 2, 1907 HORTICULTURE, 127 The Cyclamen for Christmas The cyclamen will repay the grower for any thought or care he may expend and to have a full bloom for the Christmas sales no detail should be neglected. Our method which has given us 'a good measure of success is as follows : We get the very best seed obtainable and sow about August 1st. We find seed pans better than boxes for seed sowing. Use a compost consisting of one part loam, one part sand (not too finely screened) and three parts leaf mould. Place the seed one-half inch apart over the surface,, cover lightly and firm the soil and water in. The pans should be on a shady bench with a temperature of about 60 degrees. Cover with glass or sifted sphagnum until the seed comes through, then remove to a bench where there is more light, but the same temperature. Our especial aim at this stage of growth is to keep the young plants stocky. Wlien they have two or three leaves they are ready for two-inch pots and the .soil should be the same as before. If the potting is carefully attended to the plants will scarcely feel the shift and in about six weeks the strongest may be taken out and potted up. Watering is a most important matter at all times. We depend entirely on syringing ujitil the plants are in three-inch pots, going over them two or three times a day accord- ing to the weather. From January on the young cyclamens make a rapid growlli, A certain percentage always stronger than the rest, and the potting should he carried on as required, never letting any become pot-bound. Towards the end of May we remove to the frame house with sides open and through the hottest part of the day we use shading cloth, say from 10 A. M. till 4 P. M.^ Careful water- ing and syringing are essential points during the hot months and we have found plunging the pots half way in peat moss a great saving of labor as it reduces the watering one-half. July brings to the final potting of ihe earliest planis and for this we use the following soil: Three parts leaf mould, two of fibrous loam, one of well-decayed cow manure and one part sand. Care should be taken not to pot deeply; half the corm should be left above the soil. We use new pots for this shift, giving a generous amount of drainage, say, one large crock and some charcoal. As the nights begin to get cool we remove to a light airy house giving the plants plenty of room and all the sunlight possible. The night temperature from 55 degrees to 58 degrees with a rise of from 10 degrees to 15 degrees in the daytime. When the buds begin to show we give weak manure water once a week, using sheep manure. Clay's fertilizer and soot as a change. It is never wise to give strong manure in any form. "nor to raise the temperature high. Tlie treatment descril^ed above matures our plants by Chrislmas but should you want the bloom to be later 50 degrees of heat through the night will be ample. 'di^- //^ ^ yZ^^^CA^, Growers' Organizations The banding together of growers has met with such dismal failure in so many cases that to reopen the sub- ject may cause many to smile. But the Kogue Eiver apple growers of Oregon have a society which has been a success for so many years that one is led to believe that they have hit upon one or two essential points. As a rule the apple growers, the pear men, the peach raisers or whoever they may be have, after uniting in some kind of a society, by mutual agreement tried to boost prices. As a result they have been mired by the largeness of the task. They have not encouraged com- petition, in fact, they have fought rather shy of it. And here is the first point scored by the Rogue Eiv- erites. Instead of going to their local buyer and say- ing, "Take it at our price, or leave it," they begin to estimate the crop as soon as the thinning is done, and then send a statement of the exact conditions broad- cast throughout the country, asking everybody who is interested in fruit buying to come and bid for the entire crop. Thus the gi'owers protect themselves by calling into play competition among the liuyers. It may be said that the buyers will combine. Even if this is done the growers will obtain the best prices. Such combina- tion has not occurred, however, the instinct of self- preservation still being strong, especially in the heart of a fruit buyer. A second point, and one well worthy of considera- tion is the sorting. No Bogue Eiver man sorts his own fruit. He calls in his neighbor who will sort much closer because of his unbiased judgment. A box marked with the society's stamp is known to tell the truth about the contents, and such confidence commands the very highest prices. It is too often true that the commercial fruit buyer will take advantage but he is only human, and too often has been educated into it by the tactics of his growers. Every man with a little fruit tries to gamble as hard as he can with it and he looks on the buyer as legitimate prey. Grow a good article, stand bfihind it, affix a fair price and when you get it don't be like the young woman who told her uncle she would be perfectly happy with two hundred dollars. He, wishing to see such a sight as a thoroughly satisfied woman, gave her the money only to hear her remark as she left the room, "I wish I had made it three hundred." a^ Overbrool-, Pa. Let Horticulture Work For You If you have anything to sell to florists, gardeners, park superintendents, seedsmen, let this paper sell it for you. It is the cheapest representative you can send out for it reaches thousands of good buyers once a week and the cost is only a trifle. Tell your story in Hor- ticulture's advertising columns and the best people in the profession will surely see it and read it. 128 horticulture: February 2, 1907 HORTICULTURE VOL. V FEBRUARY 2, 1907 NO. 5 PUBLISHED WEEKLY BY HORTICULTURE. PUBLISHING CO. 11 Hamilton Place, Boston, Mass. Telephone, Oxford 2g2 WM. J. STEWART, Editor and Manager SUBSCRIPTION PRICE One Year, in advance, $i.oo; To Foreign Countries, 2.00; Single Copies, 05. ADVERTISING RATES Per Inch, 30 inches to page $1.00. Discounts on Contracts for consecutive insertions, as follows : One month (4 times ) 5 per cent. , three months (13 times) 10 per cent. : six months (26 times) 20 per cent. : one year (52 times) 30 per cent. Page and half page spaces, special rates on application. COPVRIQHT, 1907, BY HORTICULTURE HUB. CO. Entered as second-class matler December 8, 1904, at the Pobt Office at Boston, Mass. under the Act of Congress of March 3, 1S79. CONTENTS FRONTISPIECE— Fred. H. Lemon, President-elect, American Carnation Society MASDEVALLIA TOVARENSIS— Jas. Hutchinson— Illuslrated 125 CYCLES OF THE AMARYLLIS— John Thorpe 12r. BRITISH HORTICULTURE— W. H. Adseit 126 THE CYCLAMEN FOR CHRISTMAS— John W. Prince 127 GROWERS' ORGANIZATIONS— R. L. Adams 127 AN OPPRESSIVE BOILER INSPECTION LAW— R. T. McGorum 129 CALANTHES— Illustrated 129 AMERICAN CARNATION SOCIETY Second DIay's Proceedings — The Banquet, Illustrated 130 Canada's Possibilities— C. W. Ward 131 Additional Notes of the Convention — The Visit to Brampton 132 NEWS OF THE CLUBS AND SOCIETIES Massachusetts Horticultural Society — Illinois State Florists' Association 132 American Rose Society — Detroit Florist Club — Pittsburg and Allegheny Florists' and Garden- ers' Club 133 Columbus Florists' Club — Toledo Florists' Club — New London Horticultural Society — Society of American Florists 134 Elberon Horticultural Society — Club and Society Notes 135 SEED TRADE Seed Catalogues Received — Statement of Plant and Seed Imports-rFree Seed Distribution 130 SALVIA ZURICH— J. L. Schiller 140 CUT FLOWER MARKET REPORTS Boston, Buffalo, Columbus, Detroit, Louisville, New York, Philadelphia, Twin Cities 143 MISCELLANEOUS Carnation Mabelle, Illustrated 132 Obituary 135 Incorporated 135 News Notes 140-143 Personal 140 Philadelphia Notes 141 Fire Record 141 Business Changes 143 Catalogues Received 149 Greenhouses Building and Projected 150 We are conscious of a lively respon- Fragrance give sentiment when reading John a chief attribute Birnie's plea for a better recognition of the (]ualification of fragrance in the production and the judging of carnations. A car- nation or a rose devoid of fragrance is to the average being a disappointment. Hybridizers who keep this in mind and are successful in the efforts to intensify fra- grance in the progeny produced will, wo think, find that they have made no mistake in so doing. Tlie carna- tion's popularity will be materially strengthen'ed when fragrance shall have "caught tip" to 25resent achieve- ments in size, color, and form. The communication in this issue con- Wholesaling cerning Growers' Organizations among Problems the fruit producers, from the pen of .E. L. Adams, has some very familiar strains in it for anyone who has had to deal with the problems of wholesale cut flower marketing. The agreement to submit all sorting and grading to one's neighbors is especially interesting, and has something in it that makes it worth watching. The results of the arrangement will be observed with interest, and we hope Mr. Adams will make a later report on its workings. Fruit marketing and flower marketing have considerable in common and we all have much to learn. We publish m this issue the Preparing list of special trophies for the Queen of Flovi/ers which have been contrib- uted towards the. premium list for the annual exhibition of the American Rose Society which is to open in Washington, D. C, on March 13; A perusal will convince anyone that the Washington brethren and the rosarians generally are fully determined to make this event the equal (or bet- ter) of the great event at Boston last March which was, in many respects, the most notable occasion in the history of rose culture in America. The regular sched- ule of the American Rose Society together with these special prizes and the liberal premiums offered by the Washington Florists' Club in the general exhibition classes, would seem to insure a fine display and a large gathering of the craft. The rose, in its relation to the florist tr.ade and to the public, is certainly worthy of all the pre-eminence that can be given it on this im- portant occasion and the Rose Society should have the loyal enthusiastic support especially of every one whose livelihood depends in whole or in part upon the pros- perity of the Queen of Flowers. The Toronto carnation con- The Carnation vention was a success from Society and its debtors every point of view. The society is stronger, fraternal relations have been established anew, incentive and encouragement have been absorbed and carried to re- mote places, the literature of the carnation has been enriched and the industries which hold fellowship with the divine flower will reap material and permanent benefit. Second to none in the functions of such an organization is the bringing into cordial personal rela- tions men widely separated but with a common aim, the making of friendships which, working ever as a unify- February 2, 1907 HORTICULTURE. 129 ing force, cudows the organization with irresistible strength and vitality. How lamentable it is that the groat majority of those most directly affected by the work the societies are doing are so insensible of the benefits they participate in and the obligations tliey are under to the societies and to tlicir more public-spirited fellows who are contributing and doing what they can for the uplifting of their profession. The convention was a success but it would have been an immeasurably greater success had each beueficiarv of the Carnation Society's activities done his duty. An Oppressive Boiler Inspection Law Proposed In tlie Boston Journal, .Faunary 17, there appeared an article \inder the head of "'Boilers Inspection Bill Kills Lap-Seam Type." After reading it through I thought it would come pretty hard upon the florists and others using that style of steam boiler. The j)aper says, "First and foremost it aims to put the lap-seam boilers out of existence,"' then again, that "lap seam boilers shall not be installed except that they be vertical inter- nally-fired hoisting boilers." I procured a copy of the bill (Senate Xo. (51) at tlie document room in the State House. Market gardeners, farmers and florists have hitherto been exempt from the inspection laws. Section 78, Chapter 102, of the Revised Statutes says: "No person shall have charge ot or operate a steam boiler or engine in this Commonwealth except boilers and engines upon locomotives, motor road vehicles, boilers in private residences, boilers in apartment houses of less than five flats, boilers under the jurisdiction ot the United States, boilers used for agricultural purposes exclusively, boilers of less than eight horse power and boilers used for heating purposes exclusively which are provided with a device approved by the chief of the district police limiting the pressure to fifteen pounds to the square inch, unless he holds a license as hereinafter provided. The owner or user of a steam boiler or engine other than boilers or engines excepted shall not operate or cause to be operated a steam boiler or engine tor a period of more than one week unless the person in charge and operating it is duly licensed." Section 80, same chapter, the words "have charge" or "in charge," in the two preceding Sections shall des- ignate the person under whose supervision a boiler or engine is operated. "The 'person operating' shall be understood to mean any and all persons who are actually engaged in generating steam in a power boiler." Boilers used to generate steam for pum])s, I think. coTue under tlie head of power boilers. The proposed new law cuts out from the exempted list boilers u.sed for agricultural purposes exclusively. It seems very strange that the latter is taken out of the exempted class and boilers in apartment liouses of less than five flats are left in the exempted class. I cannot see how or why boilers in apartment- hou.ses are ex- em])ted and w;' are jjut l)y the pro|iosed law on the open list. The ])rop(j iL^^ii pi' ■^•^•fec.^'«' ?^. '•« **^ *' ij BAS- TURB; went to our president, Sher- man Stephens for a splendid display of carnations. In Mr. Stephens' col- lection were: Victory, Enchantress, Pink Enchantress, Flamingo, Lady Bountiful, and Mrs. Patten; quoting my old friend K. Finlayson, "The con- ditions which have prevailed during the past two months, call forth the subtlest skill of the plantsman's art"— this display of carnations brought these words to my mind. Other ex- hibitors were: Fifth Avenue Floral Company, carnations and violets; I. D. Siebert, Pandanus Veitchii; M. B. Fax- on, Primula obconica; Robert Currie, Araucaria excelsa; Franklin Park Floral Company, Pink Enchantress. These displays were all good. We have added another new member, Andrew Bluhra, with the Clover Hill Green- houses. During the evening some very enjoyable music was furnished by Miss Williams and Carl Knopf. The committee on prizes, consists of Messrs. Williams, Bealer, Metzmaier, Torrey and Hills. We had a long dis- cussion regarding coming exhibitions, lor it is contemplated holding some good ones during 1907. TOLEDO FLORISTS' CLUB. Carnations were the topic at our last club meeting, and it was a pity that the meeting was so poorly at- tended, but the severe cold night kept, probably, a good many away. It was a most lively discussion among those present, and the bunch of carnations sent by the Chicago Carnation Co., and which we thought was Aristocrat, gave us plenty of stuff to talk about. The scarlet seedling exhibited by our local friend, Kuhuke, deserves most careful watching; the color is fine, stem good and. no faults could be seen with the cut flowers presented. Having carnations as subject the club decided to have a special carna- tion show at the next meeting, and all members promised liberal support. Our nearby brothers will be invited, and the club intends to make a special effort to draw a crowd. Of course, this show will only be in the nature of a meeting in our club room, which is large enough to accommodate all we expect to get. It will also help us to bring new members into the club, and new members means new interest. NEW LONDON HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY. The annual meeting of this society was helil in Norwich, Ct., and ofllcers for the ensuing year were elected as follows: President, Thomas W. Head; vice-president, N. Poe Carey; secre- tary, A. A. Hunt; financial secretary and treasurer, R. R, Willcox. It was also voted to pay the financial secre- tary for his services the next year. The treasurer's report was very en- couraging there being quite a balance on hand, and we are looking forward to a prosperous year. SOCIETY OF AMERICAN FLORISTS AND ORNAMENTAL HORTI- CULTURISTS. President Wm. J. Stewart of the So- ciety of American Florists and Orna- mental Horticulturists, announces the following appointments as Vice-Presi- dents for 1907: Ala., E. A. Beaven, Evergreen ; Colo., J. A. Valentine, Denver; Conn., Peter Zuger, Hartford; D. C, W. H. Ernest, Washington; Fla., C. D. Mills, Jack- sonville; 111., N., George Asmus, Chi- cago; 111., S., F. L. Washburn, Bloom- ington; Ind., J. A. Evans, Richmond; Iowa, W. A. Harkett, Dubuque; Kan., Oscar Roehr, Topeka; Kentucky, A. R. Baumer, Louisville; La., M. Cook, New Orleans; Md., Wm. Weber, Oakland; Mass., E., E. L. Pierce, North Cam- bridge; Mich., W., E. P. Weber, Sault Ste. Marie; Minn., John Monson, Min- neapolis; Miss., S. W. Crowell, Rich.; Mo., E., W. C. Young. St. Louis; Mo., W., Geo. W. Kellogg, Pleasant Hill; Nebr., Geo. H. Swoboda, Omaha; N. H., Aug. Gaedeke, Nashua; N. Jersey, C. H. Totty, Madison; New York, E., Chas. Lenker, Freeport; New York, W., C. H. Vick, Rochester; N. Car., J. Van Lindley, Pomona; Ohio, S., J. B. Heiss, Dayton; Ohio, N.. Geo. Bayer, Toledo; Pa., E., P. J. Lynch, West Grove; So. Car., C. A. Moss, Spartan- burg; So. Dak., C. E. Newbury, Mitchell; Tenn., C. L. Baum, Knox- ville; Va., H. Brown, Richmond; W. Va., C. P. Dudley, Parkersburg; Wis., Fred Holton. Milwaukee; Ont., J. H, Dunlop, Toronto; Washington, Amy K. Luffman, Spokane. P. J. HAUSWIRTH. Sec'y J February 2, 1907 HOKTl CULTURE 135 EASTER AZALEAS and FORCING PLANTS •'»'"< «"'''°" IMMEDIATE DELIVERY Doz. 100 SPIREA Japonic:! -H-'iO Corapacta ' 4.50 Astiltioides Floribiuida 4.50 Gladstone 8.00 H. Witte (A Great im- provement over AstilI.>oldes Florilinnda and one of tlie best; still better tiian tiae .so-called Siiperha and Blondin.) , $2.50 15.00 Palniata, tlie best scarlet variety I>IEL,YTR.\ Speotabilis, large clumps GLADIOLUS Colvillei rubra, .$6..i0 per lOiXi Tlie liride, ?;.S.50 per 1000... AJMAltVLMS, New Hybrid. all flowering size bulbs. line strain CYTISSUS LABURNUM (Golden Chain), pot grown. 12.00 DEUTZIA Gracilis. Pot grown 12.00 VIBURNUM Opulus, In busty f<)rm. Pot gi'own 6.50 2. .50 15.00 6.00 6.00 We have only popular New York Azaleas, such as Niobe, Schryveriana, Prof. Welters, Simon Mardner, Vervaeneana, Mme. Van der Cruyssen, Deutsche Perle, Hme. Jos. Vervaene. Diam. doz. 100 Diam. 8-10 in. $3.50 .$23.00 12-15 in. 10-12 in. 4.50 35.00 14-15 in. In Standiird form, very handsome. Pot grown.... ACER Neyundo Variegata. This is the so-called va- riegated Ash-leaved Ma- ple, extensively loroed in England for church deco- rations on account of the beautiful silvery foliage when forced. Extra flue strong plants, pot grown. CK.vr.4EGUS. Paul's Scarlet (Double Scarlet Haw- thorn), pot grown .$9.00. $12.00, ROBINIA Hispida ' (Moss'lo- i-nst Acacia), scarlet, pot grown \Z ILEA Mollis .$4.00, ,$9.00, and .Mollis chinensis $6.00, $9.00, and Mollis chinensis, Anthony Koster Rnstica Mollis, in standard form. KALMIA Latitolia, fine budd- ed plants $6.00, $9.00, CERASUS Avium, double white Cherry, pot grown. RIBES Sangulneum, pot grown RHODODENDRONS, best forcing varieties, accord- ing to size, $9.00, $12.00. $18.00, $24.00, CRIMSON Ramblers, field grown, extra strong plants Smaller plants HABY Ramblers, extra fine plants, 4 and 5-inch pots.. Imported Dormant plants. These are extra strong plants. H. P. ROSES, a quantity of the following varieties: Gen Jacqueminot,. Baron- ess Rothschild. B'l-au Karl Druschki, Dulie of Edin- liuigh, .Mrs. J. Luilig, Ul- doz. 6.00 7.50 100 45.00 60.00 Doz. 100 15.00 9.00 $15.00 9.00 $12.00 $12.00 9.00 9.00 9.00 $12.00 9.0O 9.00 .$30.00 3.00 $20.00 2.00 15.00 4.00 4.00 25.00 Diam. doz. 100 Diam. doz. 100 15-16 in. $9.00 $75.01: 18-20 in. 25.00 200.00 16-18 in. 12.00 90.011 20-24 in. 36.00 300.00 Doz. 100 H. P. ROSES (Continued). rich Krunner, Paul Ney- ron, Mme. G. Luizet, Capt. Christy, Caroline Testout, Perle des Blanches, Mag- na Charta. Imported plants 10.00 MONTHLY and EVER- BLOOMING ROSES, Kai- serin, Hermosa, Agrippiua, Belle Siebrecht, Caroline Testout, White and Pink Maman Cochet, Mad. Abel Chatenay, Gruss an Tep- litz. Mad. Jules Crolez, Killarney 12.00 The Rose bushes we offer are exceptionally strong this year. Iieing all two year old field grown. Order now to avoid the usual disappointment. ROSES, Standard Magna Charta 6.00 These are specially selected forforcing purposes. While Standard Roses do not force very well, we had a quantity of these last year for Easter, and they made very handsome plants. B-\BY Ramblers, standard, very fine for forcing 15.00 BEGONIAS, TUBEROUS ROOTED SINGLE varieties, in colors, scarlet, crimson, white, rose, yellow and orange.. All colors, mixed DOUBLE varieties, in colors, scarlet, rose, white and .40 .75 .50 .40 $3.00 2.50 4.50 All colors, mixed GLOXINIAS, in leading vari- eties Mixed kinds 4.00 4.00 3.50 We are pleased at all times to receive visitors at our Nurseries. We have 100 acres planted^wlth the most interesting: Nursery stock in the country. 3ee wholesale catalogue. BOBBINK & ATKINS, Nurserymen and Florists, Rutherford, N. J. ELBERON HORTICULTURAL SO- CIETY. This society held its semi-monthly meeting on January 21 with President Robertson in the chair. One new mem- ber wa.s elected. The chief exhibits were a vase of mi.gnonette. Golden Machet, by P. Murray; Freesia Purity, by A. Bauer; single violets, by A. Grieb; Roman hyacinths, by J. Ken- nedy: vegetables, by F. Dettlinger. The exhibitors gave a few cultural re- marks in regard to their displays which were interesting and instructive. GEORGE MASSON, Sec'y. Johnson; secretary and treasurer, J. M. Garrett. CLUB AND SOCIETY NOTES. The State Horticultural Society met at Kalispell, Montana, on January 17. Despite the extreme cold weather the display of fruit was excellent. Prof. Wheeler of the experiment station at Kingston, R. I., lectured be- fore the Newport Horticultural Society on January 22 on the value of soda in plant growth and the experiments made to determine the place it would fill. The Kentucky Horticulturaal So- ciety closed its convention at Lexing- ton on January 24. Officers were elected as follows: President, M. F. The Methow Valley Horticultural Society, Washington, has allied itself to the State society and elected the following officers: President, Dr. J. B. Conche: vice-presidents, A. C. Searle, J. L. Fulton; secretary, H. B. Marble; treasurer, C. J. Carad. The Western New York Horticul- tural Society put itself on record at its recent annual meeting as opposed to a law requiring inspection and tagging of fruit. They consider that the buy- ers are the ones to inspect fruit on delivery. OBITUARY. Reinhardt Miller, formerly a land- scape gardener of Louisville, Ky., died on January 22 in his eighty-fifth year. Albert Crawford, a gardener in the Prospect Park greenhouses, Brooklyn, N. y., died suddenly at his work on January 23. John Irving, Sr., a native of Scot- land and for nearly forty years a resi- dent of Hughsonville, N. if., died sud- denly at his home of January 19. INCORPORATED. The Michigan Cut Flower Exchange, Detroit, Mich., has been incorporated, Philip and Fred Breitmeyer, Wm. Dil- ger and Robert Rahaley, incorporators. This firm started five years ago in a basement on Miami avenue with small capital and much opposition, but the untiring energy of Mr. Dilger has won friends in all directions, and the house now has an enviable reputation. The recognition of Mr. Rahaley's devotion to the firm's interests at this time Is well deserved. PEONIES $6.00 to $10.00 per 100 EDWARD SWAYNE WEST CHESTER PA. I oo.ooo Phffinix Roebelini Seed This elegant, gract ful and easy growing palm is one of the most useful for all kinds of decorative work both in small and large plants P ice, $7.00 per 1000. YOKOHAMA NURSERY CO. 31 Barclay St., New York. J36 HORTICULTURE February 2, 190T SEED CATALOGUES RECEIVED. J. M. Thornburn & Co., New York. Trade price-list of flower and vegetable seeds for January, 1907. Very com- plete. Schlegel & Fottler Company, Boston. List of seeds, plants and bulbs for 1907. Cover design, a pretty flower garden picture. Contents the usual standard list, with a selection of interesting novelties. W. W. Rawson & Co., Boston, Mass. This catalogue is a beauty in itself, and its cover page is also "a beauty." The back cover shows some new Shas- ta daisies. Half-tone illustrations are excellent throughout. Burpee's Farm Annual, Philadelphia, Pa. Colored cover of "Earliest Pink" tomato and other special products of "Seeds That Grow." Among the novel- ties given special prominence are the wonderful improved Bush Lima Beans. Weeber & Don, New York. 1907 cat- alogue of garden, farm and flower seeds. No colors, but a fine lawn scene and a bed of luscious mushrooms furnish the cover attractions. There is a novelty list of more than usual in- terest. Joseph Breck & Sons, Boston. An- nual Catalogue for 1907. This firm lacks only fifteen years of a full cen- tury's honorable existence, but there is nothing antiquated about their cata- logue which is a strictly up-to-date production. Peter Henderson & Co., New York. "Everything for the Garden." The title page is a garden scene of exquisite beauty. The back cover is a garden view of bountiful productiveness. There are also four colored inserts. The il- lustrations are many and the list of novelties is very extensive. H. F. Michell Co.. Philadelphia. Pa. Wholesale catalogues of seeds, bulbs, plants and supplies for the florist and market gardener. A very practical and useful list. Also Michell's Seeds for 1907. A splendid retail list. Con- tains a fine colored plate of Michell's Improved Semple Asters. Covers ele- gantly embossed in colors. R. & J. Farquhar & Co., Boston. Garden Annual for 1907. Incarvillea Delavayi on the front and foxgloves on the back cover page, in colors beauti- fully reproduced attract attention to the contents. There are profuse half- tone illustrations of the best produc- tions in annual and perennial border plants and ornamental shrubbery. Wm. Elliott & Sons, New York. Seed catalogue for 1907. Messrs. Elliott have outdone themselves in this instance with one of the prettiest covers ever sent out. The subject is a Japanese scene showing a garden of iris in bloom. Phlox Drummondii occupies the back cover. Between the covers there is "food for thought" for every horticulturist. H. A. Dreer, Philadelphia, Pa. Gar- den Book for 1907. Here is a catalogue the peer of anything ever issued in this country. Besides the covers which illustrate in rich colors Salvia Ball of Fire, Gypsophila elegans alba grandi- flora, Gypsophila paniculata and Ever- blooming Hybrid Sweet William ther" are inserts of Iceland Poppies, Dahlia Frank Smith and Phlox Drummondii, also of selected vegetables all executed in colors true to nature. And the book is "full of meat." HARDY JAPANESE LILIES These are excellent for forcing and bring handsome prices. We have an e.xtra fine importation juat received in good shape. Try a few and note the ready sale. AURATUM, White, spotted crimson, yellow stripes 8 to 9 inches in circum. 9 to 11 " ." 11 to 13 " " Duz. $ .75 1.10 2.00 100 $5.25 7 50 15.00 ALBUM, (Praecox) Pure white improved type 8 to 9 inches in circum. 9 to 11 " " 1.00 1.50 7.00 11.00 1000 $47.50 70.00 130.00 65.00 105.00 MELPOMENE, Rich crimson 8 to 9 inches in circum. . . . 1.00 7.25 65.00 MAGNIFICUM, Mammoth beautiful crimson blooms 8 to 9 inches in eircuui. 9 to 11 " 1.00 1.20 7.00 65.00 H.OO 76.00 SALVIA CLARA BEDHAN or BONFIRE A special strain of carefully hand selected seed from large specimen plants, per ;'i trade pkt. 25c., per trade pkt. lOc, per oz. $2.50 bend for our New Wholesale Catalo4|ue. It will interest and \>ay every riorist. HENRY F. MICHELL CO. 1018 Market Street, PHILADELPHIA, PA. STATEMENT OF PLANT AND SEED IMPORTS. There were entered at the port of New York from January 8 to 28, in- clusive, the following plants, etc. From Holland: O. G. Hempstead & Son, 4 bis. flower seed; C. B. Rich- ard, 1 case plants; J. M. Thorbum & Co., 16 bis. garden seed; Vaughan's Seed Store, 1 cs. trees, 1 cs. plants, 10 pgs. seed; Sundry Forwarders. 4 cs. plants, 97 bgs. seed. From Belgium; H. F. Darrow, 1 cs. l)lants; Vaughan's Seed Store, 6 cs. bulbs; Maltus & Ware, 7 cs. bulbs. From France: C. C. Abel & Co., 21 pgs. plants; H. F. Darrow, 63 cs. do., 76 cs. seed; McHutchison & Co., 154 cs. plants, 53 cs. seed; C. B. Richard, 1 cs. plants; General Order, 50 cs. plants; Sundry Forwarders, 1189 cs. do. From Germany; H. F. Darrow, 130 cs. lily of the valley, 12 pgs. seed; W. Taat, 70 cs. lily of the valley; J. Roehrs Co., 1 cs. bulbs; Vaughan's Seed Store, 4 cs. flower seed; General Order, 40 cs. lily of the valley, 7 pgs. seed. From England: H. F. Darrow, 1 cs. trees; Sundry Forwarders, 4 cs. trees, 40 pgs. plants. Via Southampton; C. C. Abel & Co., 49 cs. plants; McHutchison & Co., 70 cs. trees; Aug. Rolker & Sons, 40 cs. plants; Vaughan's Seed Store, 35 pgs. seed; Weeber & Don, 2 cs. garden seed; Sundry Forwarders, 27 cs. trees, 12 cs. plants. FREE SEED DISTRIBUTION. This is the time of year that the United States government makes its distribution of free seeds. There is an abundance for all, and any persons desiring to get seeds In this way can receive them by mailing a request to Congressman W. W. Cocks, House of Representatives, Washington, D. C. — From Flushing (N. Y.) Journal, Jan. 16, 1907. JOHNSON'S HIGH CRADE LILY OF THE VALLEY PIPE ARE THE FINEST OFFERED TO THE TRADE. Per Per Percase loo loco 2c;oopips Selected Hamburg, for forcing, 1.25 11.00 25.00 200 pips Selected Berlin, unsurpissed in quality, 1.50 14.00 27.00 New Crop Flower Seeds Ready— Write for our Florists' Wholesale Catalogue. JOHNSON SEED COMPANY, '^U.^^'^^d^P^. Herbert W. Johnpon, of the late firm of Johnson & Stokes, President. ; February 2, 1907 HORTICULTURE 137 NEW CROP ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS NANUS GREENHOUSE SAVED SEED Now ready for Delivery lOOO Seeds $ 7.00 5000 " 32. 50 For other Seeds, write for our Wholesale Price List and Retail Catalogue for 1907 R. & J. FARQUHAR & CO. 6 and 7 South Market St. BOSTON, MASS. ARTHUR COWEE GLADIOLUS SPECIALIST Meadowvale Farm :bej 1*1*1 >J, .Pf. 'v. HAS UNDER CULTIVATION OVER lOO ACRES COMPRISING The Best Mixtures, Collections and Named Varieties in Existence. Write for IP06 Catalog OUR W.&D. SPECIALTIES for FORGING Misnonette. "New York Market." Sweet Feas, "True," Christmas Flowerng, (pink and svhitej Tomato, "The Don," "Stir- ling L,astle." Mushroom spawn, "Ene- Usli " and "Pure Culture."' Send for 1907 Catalogue. UUnnhor 9» X\nn Seed Merchants & Growers VrBcUcI a UUn, 1MGhambersSt.,Newyork THOS. J. GREY & CO. Freeh Flower, Farm and Garden Seeds, New^ Mashroom Spafvn. Extra quality — French, Japan and Datch Bulbs. A full Hue of Afrri- cultural Machinery and Repairs 32 South Market St., Boston SENS FOR CATALOQUE RAWSON'S HIGH GRADE SEEDS for the most critkal GARDENER, FARMER or FLORIST Catalogues mailei] free W. W. RAWSON & CO. 5 Union St., BOSTON, MASS. Wholesale Catalogue for florists and market gardeners is DOW ready and will be sent free to all who ask Ur It. NEW CROP flower seeds are mostly all on hand now and we are prepard to fill orders promptly. We handle only the h'ghest grade seeds. Com- pare our prices before ordering elsewhere. J. M.THORBURN & CO. 33 Barclay St., through to 38 Park Place NEW YORK NEW STOCKS FLOWER SEEDS for FLORISTS Wholesale Catalogue Ready. Send for it today. But first read our advertisement on page 105 in the Hor- ticulture for January 26lh, 1907. It is worth reading. James Vick's Sons, Seedsmen, Rochester, N. Y. ASPARAGUS Plumosus Nanus Greenhouse Grown FINE PLUMP SEED $5.00 per lOOO BRIDGEMAN'S SEED WAREHOUSE RIGKARDS BROS. Props. 37 East 19th St., NEW YORK CITY Burpee's Seeds c AULIFLOWER s^ A B B A G E HJALMAR HARTMANN & CO., 12 Stormgade, COPENHAGEN, DENMARK. PHILADELPHIA Blue List of Wholesale Prices mailed only to those who plant for profit. For Prompt Shipment — Just Imported. SPIRAEA AND LILY OF THE VALLEY I II II I nil Auratum, Album, L II- I ^ if I Roseum, Rubrum. Joseph Breck & Sons Corp. 47-54 NO. MARKET ST., BOSTON, MASS Comet Tom Bio Those who force tomatoes should give "Comet" a trial. This variety has been the talk of gardeners around Boston the past season. Those who have seen it growing de- clare there's nothing to compare with it. Seed. $5.00 per 02. Trade packet $1.00. WILLIAM SIM, Cliftondale, Mass. 1'38 HORTICULTURE. P^ebruary 2, 1907 IMPERIAL and PINK IMPERIAL CARNATIONS You Cannot Afford to be Without these Two Excellent Varieties Price $12.00 per 100 ; $100.00 per 1000, 250 at 1000 rates, a discount allowed wlien cash accompanies the order A, J, GUTTMAN, Tlie Wholesale Florist of New York 43 WEST 28TH STREET JOHN E, HAINES, BETHLEHEM, PA. Winners at Toronto 350,ooo CANNAS White Perfection, all white, the best in the show. We have the largest stock of this variety in the country. Strong healthy cuttmgs ready now. 100,000 First Class Cuttings. $6 per loo, $50 per looo. Aristocrat, beautiful ceri = e — winner everywhere. Marrh i si deluery. $!2 per i',o, $100 per looo Red Riding Hood, oui grand scar et. $12 per nx:>, $100 per looo Daybreak Lawson or Melody, $6 per lO", $50 per iocj White Lawson, $5 per loci, $25 per looo Lady Bountiful, $3 per i <.«-•, Cardinal $4 per loo, Lieut. Perry, $4 per loo, Red Lawson, $4 per loo, Victory, $6 per i of>, Variegated Lawson, $3 per loo, Harlowarden, crimson,.. $2 per loo. $25 per $30 per $30 per $30 per $50 per $25 per $1 5 per lOOo lOOo :ooo lOOo lOOo lOOo lOOo Winners of seven tirst prizes at Toronto. Our stock is clean and healthy. Chicago Carnation Co., A. T PYFER, Manager Joliet, III. John Waterer & Sons, Ld^ AMERICAN NURSERY BACSHOT, ENGLAND have the finest s«ock of recognized Hardy Rhododendrons, Azaleas, An- dromedas, high class Evergreens and specimen Conifers. Ask for special list of plants grown for the American trade. John Waterer & Sons are the great exhibitors of Rhododendrons \r London. New Carinas William Saunders^ fim^"^ New York i ^.^Xl^"^- e^^A. I $35 00 Ottawa f per 100 Send for our Hbt and descriptive catalogue. We hnve a large stock of the best varieties. Roses on their own roots our specialty Shrubbery in variety Be sure and gel our caialogue. The C0N4RD & JONES CO., west grove, Pa. WANTED Ten Thousand Unrooted Carnation Cuttings Best Varieties Please gfive prices 'o underslgpned D. A. LASHLEY Box 295 ASHEVIlLE, N.C. EAST BRIDCEWATER DAHLIA GARDENS not only has one of the largest, but one of the finest collections of any firm In America. We have over a million Dahlia roots to sell this coming season. Send for prices. J. K. ALEXANDER, Prop., East Bridgewater, Mass. SPECIMEN NURSERY STOCK Deciduoui Trees and Shrubs, Evergreens. Rhododendrons, Azaleas, over one hundred (lOOJ acres of the choicest varieties. SEND FOR PRICE LIST COTTAGE GARDENS CO. Queens, Lone Island, - New York DAHLIAS. rieties in any quantity: or early spring. Now is the time to place your order for bulbs which will insure you getting named va- delivery to be made this fall DAVID HERBERT & SON, Succtssors to L. K. Peacock, Inc. A.TCO, IV. J. ST E R I LI Z E n Brockton Dahlia Farm curro IMAMMrip ^J • H^^ ^^^ largest and finest cnllection of lOO Lbs. $1.25 Wm. Elliott <& Sons 20I Fulton St., NEW YORK Has the largest and finest cnllection of Dahlias in United States, with prices that will suit the trade. Sen J for price list. W. p. LOTHROP, Prop., East Bridgewater, Mass. TO B U Patronize our advertisers. VERS they will treat you ris^ht TRUE TO NAME Packed 250 In a box, 250 at lOOO rate, 25 at ICO rate. A. Bouvier, Beaute Poitevine Chas. Henderson. Crimson Bedder. J. D. Eisele. 5 ft. Explorateur Crampbell. Flamingo. 4J4 fl. RED CANNAS 5 ft 354 ft. . . . 4 ft 3 ft $2 00 $17 50 2 25 20 00 .5« ft. 17 60 27 60 20 (lO 17 5(1 17 50 17 50 17 50 20 00- 15 00 2 00 3 00 2 25 2 00 2 (JO PINK CANNAS L. Palry. 4>4 ft 2 00 Martha Washington. 3H ft. . . . 2 00 Mile. Berat. 454 ft 2 25 Paul Marquant. 454 ft 1 76 ORANGE CANNAS Admiral Avellan. 4^ ft. . . . 1 75 15 00 J. D. Cabos. 4i4 ft 2 OO 17 60 President Cleveland. 4 It. . . 3 flO 27 50 Queen of Holland 2 75 25 00 Secretary Chabanne. 4 ft. ... 2 (Kl 17 50 COLD EDCED CANNAS Mad. Crozy. 3S4 ft 2 75 25 00 Queen Charlotte. 4 ft 2 75 26 00 Souv. de A. Crozy. 4 ft 2 76 25 00 YELLOW CANNAS Buttercup. 354 ft 5 ,50 50 OC Comie de Bouchard. 454 ft. .2 75 25 00 Florence Vaughan. 5 ft 2 00 17 5(1 L. E. Bailey. 454 ft 2 0(1 17 60 WHITE CANNAS Alsace. 354 ft 2 00 17 50 Peachblow. 3 ft 1 75 15 00 BRONZE CANNAS Black Beauty. 5 ft 6 00 60 00 David Harum. 3(6 ft 3 25 30 00 Egandale. 4 ft 3 ■.!5 30 0(( Grand Rouge. 8 ft 1 75 15 00 Musafolia. 8 ft 2 75 25 0(1 Robusta, 6 to S ft 1 75 15 0(1 Shenandoah. f> ft 2 25 18 00 ORCHID CANNAS Allemannia. 4 to 5 ft 2 25 18 0(1 Austria. 5 ft 1 75 15 00 Italia. 4 54 ft 2 25 Id 00 Kronus, 5 ft 2 75 25 00 Mrs. Kate Gray. 6 ft 2 75 25 0(r Pennsylvania. 5 ft 2 .'5 20 00 King Humbert. 4 ft. . . .12 $2, 15 00 Full descriptions of above and fifty other varieties of Cannas mailed free. ELEPHANT EARS (Caladjum Esculentum ) All sound and with eyes. 6 — 8 Inches in Circumference 1 50 8 - 10 •• •■ •• . . 3 50 10 - 12 " •■ •■ . . 5 50 12 " and up " . . 10 00 10 00 30 00 50 00 ile, I Wardi num, Phalsenopsis". Vandas Coer 1 ^, Kim- balliana; Oncidium Vancosum; Lselias Anceps, Au- lumnalis, Albida. li'yiic for prices on above. ; CARRIILO & BALDWIN. SEGA UGUS. N. J. Importation^ 1907 ORCHIDS PAUL NIEHOFF, Lehighton, Penn. You'll find something worth reading on every page of this paper. Nave money and get our quotations on Cattleya labiata, Triarse, Percivaliana. Mossiae, Men- delli, Scliroederse. JULIUS ROEHRS CO. Largest Orchid growers and importers in U. S. RUTHERFORD, N. J. ORCHIDS Largest Ittiportern. Ejcporters. Orotcers and Mi/bridists in the World Sander, St. Albany, England and 235 Broadway, Room I NEW YORK CITY CHARLES H. TOTTY orchids ^^ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ^» ^" "^ ■ ■ ■ ■ -^ ■ ■ ■ Arriv#"H in ^vrpnlinnallv fine rnnHilmn th(» fnllnwino Wholesale Florist MADISON, N. J. CHRYSANTHEMUM NOVELTIES A SPECIALTY List Now Ready. Send fo- it. CHRYSANTHEMUMS ORCHIDS C. Touset and Nonin, the money makers as we have found them $i.oo per doz.; $7.00 per 100: $60.00 per 1000 Pacific. Estcll, Willowbrook, Halliday, Kalb and L. Harriet, 6oc per doz.; $4.00 per 100; "^"'eggeung floral company 65^ S. Grand Ave.. St. Louts. Mo. GOVERNOR HERRICK Originated and introduced bv H. R. CARLTON, Wlllouehby, O. We have the tollowmg sttck m the finest condition to plant and now is the time to plant: %% inch at $9.00 per doz., $10 per 100 and $75 per 1000 4 " " 2.50 " " la " 100 *' 75 " 1000 It will pay you. Try it. Order at once. Arrived in exceptionally fine condition the following ORCHIDS: LAELIA PURPURATA.CATTLEYA HARRiSONIAE.C, INTERMEDIA, C.TRIANAE. C. LEOPOLLII and many more- Write for Prices LAGER & HURREIL, SUIVIIVIIT, N. J, Direct from the Collectors For Spring and Summer Delivery We are giving quotations upon our enti'c list of South American, Philippine and East Indian Orchids. Choicest vaiieiie^ of Cattleyas, Odontoglossums, Pi- lumna.Cypreped um, Phalaenops'S, Df-ndro' inms and Vand^'S. Among them ihe very rare Vanda Sanderi- ana for delivery June or July. A.HELD,M-I9 William St .NewYork Asparagus Robusius The best of all Asparaguses for a pot plant, strong three inch stock at $6.00 per 100. $50.00 per 1000 ALBERT M. HERR, Lancaster, Pa. GERANIUM Wholesale catalogue and price list contains descriptions of seventy-five of tile best standard sorts and 100 im- ported novelties, sent free to trade only. 17. VINCENT, Jr. & SON WHITE MARSH, MO. SPECIAL OFFER We have still a few thousand Azaleas to offer in leading varieii s, early and late sorts, from $25.00 per 100 up to $2.50 each. Also a fine lot of Palms in al' sizes, such 3ls Kentias. Arecas. Latanias, Phoenix and Cocos. Pandanus Veltchii and utilis, Cro- tons, Dracaenas, Neper- tries, Arallas, Araucarias, Aspidistras, Ferns suitable fr>r d shes.in lead ng varieties. Clbotium Schledel from $i.ooto$3 ooeach. Wholesale Price List on application. A. LEUTHY & CO., Importers and Exoorters, Growers and Dealers, Perkinn St. Niirgerien, Roslinclale, BOSTON, MASS. ARAUCARIACOMPACTAROBUSTA, nave only fine pla' ts: 6 to 7 in. p'^ts, 3o to 30 m. high, 4 to s years old, 3, 4, 5 tiers, $1-50, $1.75, $^.oo each. A. EXCELSA OLAUCA, 6 in., $1.00, $-.25; 7 in. specimens, finest in the world, $2, $^.50, $3 each. KENTIA FORSTEttlANA, 6 in., 25 to 40 in. high, 75c, $1, $1.25 each; 7 in., made up, $(.75, $2 each. SCOTTII FERNS, 8 in., as big as a washiub, $1.25,. $1.50, worth $3; c,% in., 40c.; 6 in., 50c. BOSTON FERNS, 6 in., 50c. Cash with order. Goods travel at purchaser's risk. GODFREY ASCHMANN, Wholesale Grower and Importer of Pot Plants 1012 Ontario St.. PHILADELPHIA, PA. WHITMANI 2 1-4 incli, $10 per I OO BOSTONS 2 1-4 inch, S3. 00 per lOO H. H. BARROWS & SON Whitman. Mass. Have You Read the Advertisements- thls Weel<7 Nephrolepls Whitmanii, ^p[ant^sfrom 2'a in. pots, $10.00 per hundred. Nephrolepls Elegantisslma, ^^ pots. $5.00 per hundred. FINEST BULBS, NURSERY STOCK. PALMS, AZALEAS, BAYS, ROSES, BUXUS, EVERGREENS, and LILY OF THE VALLEY " EXCELLENTA"" and "SUPERIOR." JOHN SCHEEPERS & CO., New York Citf.' 140 HORTICULTURE February 2, 1907 CALDWELL THE WOODSMAN, Introducer of the Wild Smilax. Wild Smilax. p»?/°e ^ THE OJVI Y PLAOE WHERE YOU CAN AL WA YS GET IT. J Long Needle Pines, Si.oo per dozen. Palm Crowns, $2.50 per dozen. Extra nice * long-stemmed Palm LCaveS, $2.50 per 100. MagnOlia, 52.50 per case, 16 cubic feet. Sheet Moss, S2.00 per sack. Grey Moss, S2.00 per sack. GalaX, Si. 00 per 1000. Speed a Specialty. Write for Catalogue. Caldwell the Woodsman Decorating Co., Inc., EVERGREEN, ALA. ■yvyyyvvy¥yyyyyyyyvyvyy*ivy*i*f*^i*i*^i*i*fyyyv¥iMyyyyy»0tMvy^vyvvyvyv¥vyvyyyyy^ ROSES VIOLETS GARDENIAS CARNATIONS VALLEY A.ivi> A-triiv OTHEjie choice; Fr,OWI5I«S In our WHOLESALE COMMISSION FLORISTS' DEPARTMENT in addition to our regular wholesale EVERGREENS and FLORISTS' SUPPLIES CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED HENRY M. ROBINSON & GO. 8, II and 15 Province St. ) and 9 Chapman Place, Boston, Mass. Sea our Greens Advertisement on paae 145. L. O. Telephone, Main 2318 NEWS NOTES. Ludvig Mosbaek, who has disposed of iis business in Onarga, 111., will locate in Minnesota. planting will be carried out on this place in the spring. Charles Schnell has opened a new retail florist store at 998 Broadway, Buffalo, under the name of "The Rosery." Two new houses, each 40x200 are contemplated to go up very soon, for lettuce, by David Johnson, a local mar- ket gardener, at Toledo, O. The plant of The Perennial Gardens Co., Toledo, O., is now completed, and the electric circulator from the Holly- Castle Co. works to perfection. Many florists from Chicago, Milwau- kee, St. Louis, etc., paid Detroit and Mr. Clemens a visit on their way back from the Toronto Carnation show. Arthur Cowee, the gladiolus special- ist of Berlin, N. Y., A. G. Babcox and the Humphrey Co. are planning an ex- tensive exhibit of this flower at Euclid Beach, O., in August. The choicest va- rieties grown by Mr. Cowee will be shown and prizes will be offered for general exhibits grown from Meadow- vale bulbs. Rules governing the con- test may be obtained from Arthur G. Babcox, who is to announce the exact dates of the contest later. This an- nouncement will be made early enough to permit growers to obtain bulbs for spring planting. Features of the ex- hibit will be the offering of new and heretofore unintrortuced varieties. De- signs for lawn decoration exclusively of gladioluses also will be shown. This time it is the women of upper New York who have been duped by a man selling them squash seeds pur- ported to spring up into rubber plants. When arrested he gave the name of George Kromer. PERSONAL. F. Tillman of Rhinebeck, N. Y., was in Detroit for several days. The Board of Water Commissioners of Reading, Pa., have advertised for bids for planting and caring for flow- ers at its various reservoir grounds, to be received by February 5. $1,725 was expended last year. B. Suzuki, who has been in Japan for several months, will not return this year, but in his stead Mr. Tokuda, one of the directors of the Yokohama Nursery Co., arrived Saturday, Janu- ary 26. The work of excavating for a lake fifteen acres in extent at "Cranbrook," the estate of George G. Booth at Bir- mingham, Mich., is being carried stead- ily along all through the winter. A new bridge with arches of 50 feet span, dam and overflow have been built by the Kahn svstem of reinforced concrete. H. J. Corfield who is carrying out the work hopes to have everything completed and ready for planting by the time spring' arrives. The build- ing of a new mansion will be com- menced the 1st of April. Extensive W. H. Wyman of the Bay State Nurseries, North Abington, Mass., sailed for Europe on January 23 for 'the purpose of superintending the shipping and packing of specimen ever- greens, rhododendrons and other stock which he is importing this sea- son. We are glad to announce the safe return of Robert Cameron from his trip to Jamaica and Cuba. Mr. Cam- eron arrived in Boston on Saturday, January 26, with a rich botanical col- lection as the result of his tour. He was not in Jamaica at the time of the earthquake, having left Kingston for Cuba the Friday preceding the catas- trophe. SALVIA "ZURICH." One of the most important all-around novelties suitable for bedding is un- doubtedly the new scarlet sage "Zurich" (Salvia splendeus compacta "Zurich"). My attention was called co this plant several times during the last year in the European floricultural press reporting the various flower- shows held through Germany and it is remarkable how unanimous all reports were in praise of this magnificent plant. It originated with the Park Depart- ment of Zurich in Switzerland about four years ago and has since been tried by a limited number of prominent park men and florists in Germany. Salvias are much more used through- out Europe as bedding plants and all the varieties such as Clara Bedman and Ball of Fire are far better known there, but this new salvia "Zurich" is said to beat them all. It is dwarfer than Ball of Fire, which is the dwarfest we have so far, never ex- ceeding 18 inches in height and its flowers are produced in wonderful freedom, while plants are still small, making it practically an everblooming variety and I have no doubt that it will soon find its way to our side. A great drawback with Salvia splendens and its other so-called early flowering varieties has always been its late time of blooming and a new variety which will unfold its wealth of fiowers simultaneously with a geranium must be welcome to all florists who have groups to plant for effect. It is also said to last much longer when in flower, blooming long after the ordinary varieties are through. One of my correspondents calls it the 'Gloire de I^orraine" of salvias which he says is a fitting description, though far fetched. J. L. SCHILLER. Entirely sold out of Paper Whites and Romans, so discontinue ad. WM. ELLIOTT & SONS. February 2, 1907 HORTICULTURE 141 rSOUTHERN WILD SMILAXl A. BEAVEN^ Evergreen, Ala. I \ We are booking orders now for future delivery for Fancy Holly C and Beaven's Fadeless Sheet Moss. Writa for Samples. *•* PHILADELPHIA NOTES. J. D. Ei^ele, of Dreers, sailed for Eu- rope last week on a combined business and pleasure trip. D. T. Connor has been in Baltimore the past week looking up business for the Lord and Burnham Co. John Westcott has been in poor health for the past three months and has gone to Florida to recuperate. W. C. Langbridge, the seed trade ex- pert, was in town last week. If there is anything left in the way of orders or arguments after this visit it is outside of our knowledge. There will be a poultry show at the Fencibles Armory on North Broad street next week. Several of the seeds- men, including the Johnson Co., will make a display of specialties. A sad accident occurred at the home of Thomas B. Meehan, of Thomas Mee- han & Sons, on the 29th ult. His son Thomas fell from a third-story window while at play, and we regret to record that the accident terminated fatally. The child was nine years old. Thanks to HORTICULTURE, Wm. C. Smith has no surplus of Boston, Scottii or Barrowsi ferns to offer for the present. His ficus and asparagus are also fully booked up. Mr. Smith has been remarkably successful in propagating this class of stock and is satisfied with a reasonable profit. Look out for his next offer, which will In- clude Ramblers, azaleas, lilies and other Easter stock. FIRE RECORD. P. J. Kertsen, Devils Lake, N. D., nursery and greenhouse totally de- stroyed; loss $4,000, partially insured. W. J. Clemson's greenhouses, Taun- ton, Mass., January 25: a brisk blaze promptly discovered and quickly ex- tinguished. Loss about $200. The house occupied by C. H. Hune and assistants on the grounds of the Memphis Floral Co.. Memphis, Tenn., was totally destroyed January 19. Thomas Hill. Arlington. Mass., lost boiler house and portion of green- house on January 20. With great care the fires in the boilers were not extin- guished, thereby saving a large crop of violets just ready for the market. 5end orders for flowers for delivery in BOSTON and all NEW ENGLAND POINTS to THOS. F. CALVIN 124 Tremont St., Boston The Park Floral Co. J. A. VALENTINE Pres. IBOSTON FLORIST LEHER CO. I llllanufactureraof FLORISTS' LETTERS Tills wooden box nicely stained and varnished, 18x30x13, made In two sec- tions, one for each size letter, given away with first order of 600 letters Block Letters, i}4 or 2 inch size per 100, $2. Script Letters, 3. Fastener with each letter or word. Used by leading florists everywhere and for sale by all wholesale florists and supply dealers N. r. McCARTttY, Manager 66 Pearl Street, BOSTON, MASS. JOHN BREITMEYER'S ^=SONS=^ Cor. Miami and Qratlot Aves. DETROIT, MICH. Artistic Designs . . . Higli Grade Cut Blooms We cover all Michigan points and good sectiont of Ohio, Indiana and Canada P.J. HAUSWIRTH Temporarily Located at 13 Congress Street CHICAGO AUDITORIUM ANNEX Tel. Harriain 585 Florists DENVER, COLORADO SAMU£I^ MURRAY Florist Coates House Conservatory 101? BROADWAY, KANSAS CITY, MO Both 'Phor-^n 2ft70 Wafn FRED C. WEBER FLOniST OLIVE STREET ol« LUUlo» PlXJt FstabUshed I873 Lone Distance Phone Bell Liadell 67« wTlliam l. rock Flower Co. KANSAS CITY, - MO. will carefully execute orders for Kansas City and any town in Mi'souri or Kansas. Have You Read the Advertisements this Week? Out of TOWD Taking orders for delivery In New York City or Vicinity can have them filled In best manner and specially delivered by Thomas Young, Jr. 41 W. 28th Street, New York ALEX. MeCONNELL 571 Fifth Ave.. New York City Telegraphic orders forwarded to tnj part of the United States, Canada, and atl principal cities of Europe. Orden transferred or entrusted by the trade to our selection for dellTety on stean- ihlps or elsewhere recelT* special attention. Telephone Calls, 340 and 341 38th St. Cable Address, ALEXCORAELL YOUNG & NUGENT 42 West 28 St., NEW YORK "FLOWERS BY TELEGRAPH " WASHINGTON, D. C. GUDC BROSCO f LORISTS QUDE'5 Geo. H. Cooke FLORIST Connecticut Avenue and L Street WASHINGTON. D. C. William J. Smyth FLORIST Cor. MicM£:an Ave. and 31st St., CHICAGO' We ship to all points in Illinois and Iowa. Phones: Douglas 744, Douglas 523, Douglas 740 B ^^ I« B S Flowers or Design Work DELIVERED IN ALBANY AND VICINITY ON TELEGRAPHIC ORDER. 11 NORTH PEARL ST., ALBANY, IITY,. Theodore IVIIiier FLORIST Long Distance Ptiones: Bell. Forest 56; KInloch. Deltnar 4832 Delmar Boul. ST. LOUIS, MO 142 HORTICULTURE February 2, )907 tt0yyy*iy»0vi0*0i0vyvyyy»0i0tii0*it0yytvyvyyvy*iyy*Myii Single Daffodils White Cattleyas Fancy Freesias LEO NIESSEN GO. WHOLESALE FLORISTS 1217 Arch St., PHILA. store open from 7 A. M. to 8 P. M. CATTLEYAS $6 00 per doz. Very attractive prices in lots of 100 or more WHITE VIOLETS $1.50 per 100 S. S. PENNOCK-MEEHAN CO. THE K."o«tfT%'6f PHILADELPHIA 1608-1618 Ludlow St. store closes 8 p.m. ~ 9 AMERICAN BEAUTY and all other Roses LILY OF THE VALLEY CARNATIONS WELCH BROS. 226 Devonshire St , BOSTON, MASS. cwwwwwwww^awwwtc^c^c^*!* CATTLEYAS and VALLEY "W, E. McKISSICK 1221 Wholesale Florist Filbert St., PHILADELPHIA PITTSBURG FLORISTS' EXCHANGE 217-219-221-223 Diamond St. PITTSBURG, PA. Largest Wliolesale House Between New Yorit and Ciiicago. rANCY WHITE LILAC Ready January 20th. Boautles. Carnations. Violets Superb Illustrated Supply Catalogue just out. Send for one. 19-21 Randolph St. CHICAGO. A, L RANDALL CO., DAILY CONSIGNMENTS From 40 to 60 Growers We can Care for your cutflower wants to advantage. E. F. WINTERSON CO. «-47-49 WABASH AVE., - - CHICAGO ROBERT J. DYSART, J*ublic Accountant and Auditor Simple methods of correct accouutlng especially adapted for florists' use. Books Balanced and Adjusted Merchants Bank Building as STATE ST., - BOSTON TelephoDc, Main j8 i^ * CUT FLOWER BOXES EDWARDS FOLDING BOX CO MANUFACTURERS PHILADELPHIA, PA. ^^ k CHAS. W. MeKELLAR 51 WABASH AVE., CHICAGO Western Headquarters for Choice Orchids Valley Violets and all Cut Flowers EVERYTHING SEASONABLE IN ? I CUT FLOWERS* EOWARD REID. '^PRir.'.r* 1 5j6 Ranstead StMI, PHILADELPHIA V S«on OtoHi • F. U. 9 PETER REINBERQ WHOLESALE CUT FLOWERS 51 Wabash Av., Chicago, m. In wrltlBg adrertlMrt, memtloH Hortlenltar* WHOLESALE FLOWER MARKETS TRADE PRICES— Per 100— TO DEALERS ONLY CBICAGO January 28 ROSES Am. Beauty, Fan. & Sp Extra No. I " Lower grades Bnde/Maid, Golden Gate, F.&S.. '■No.i&Ex. I *' " " " low. grades Liberty, Richmond, Fan, & Sp. ... " " Lowergrades. Chatenay, Morgan, Fan. & Sp .... " " Lowergrades.. ! Killarney, Wellesley, Fan. &Sp... " " Lower grades j CARNATIONS I Fancy Ordinary MISCEI-i-ANEOUS Violets, Double Single Paper White Nar,, Roman Hy Tulips, Daffodils CattleyaA Lilies, Callas Freesia Gardenias Lily ol the Valley Mignonette . . Adtantum ... Smilax 1 Asparagus PI umosus. strings. " " & Sprengeri bunches 40.00 to 50.00 25.00 to 35.00 15.00 to 20.00 8.00 to 1 9. 00 12.00 to 15.00 8.00 to 10.00 4-00 to 6.00 la.oo to 25.00 6.00 to 8.00 I ^.00 to 15-00 6.00 to 8.00 12.00 to 15.00 6.00 to 8.00 4.00 to 6.00 2.00 10 3.00 •75 to 1. 00 .50 t9 .75 3.00 to 4.00 3.00 to 5.00 40 00 to 50.00 20.00 to 25.00 2.00 to 4.00 30.00 to 50.00 2.00 to 4.00 4.00 to 8.00 1. 00 to 1.50 12.00 to 20.00 35.00 to 50.00 as'oo to 50.00 ST. LOUIS \ FHILA. 1 BOSTOIT 1 January aS I January 31 to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to 10 60.00 40.00 25.00 8 00 15.00 10.00 6.00 20.00 TO.OO 15.00 6.00 20.00 10.00 to 75.00 to 50.00 tc 30,00 to 15.00 to 20.00 to 12.00 to 8.00 to 25.00 to 15.00 to 18.00 to 8.00 to to 15.00 6.00 to 3.00 to 1. 00 to .50 to 3,00 to 4.00 to 50.00 to 15.00 to 3.00 to 25.00 to 3.00 to 3 00 to 1. 00 to 15.00 to 50.00 to 50.00 to ■75 4.00 5.00 18 00 5.00 40,00 4.00 8, 1.50 75.00 50.00 20.00 8.00 12.00 8 00 6.00 20.00 6.00 12.00 6.00 12.00 6.00 4.00 to 2.GO to 100.00 60.00 25.00 12.00 15.00 10.00 8.oe 35.00 12.00 15.00 8.00 15.00 8.00 6.00 3.00 ■50 •so 2. 00 3.00 35-00 10.00 a. 00 •50 12.00 •75 •75 1.50 3-0 S0.< 9.00 1,00 ao.oc to i6.( 50.C 9o.< POEHLMANN BROS. CO. The Florists' Supply House of America Grow and Ship the Finest AIVIERICAN BEAUTIES in the World. 35-37 Randolph St., - CHICAGO, ILL Can fill hurry oraers Telephone or Telegraph H.BAYERSDORFER&CO. 1 1 29 Arch St:, Philadelphia TO BUYERS Patronize our Advertisers, they will treat you right February 2, 1907 HORTICULTURE, 14S iV/E. ARE ALERT « To the needs of the up-to-date Florist Store. The latest styles in every line of goods are in our stock. ^ f Our Tone Ware Vases and Bowls, in Pompeian ^ I Designs, are Unequalled for Rich Effect t i We have a si^ecial OHII<*'K'OiV in exact floral tints V ^ It is not the cheapest but the best ever ottered to the florist trade. Our list includes everything in A :n^ or Successor to Wm. Ghormley Wholesale Commission Florist CHOICE CUT FLOWERS 57 West 28th St. New York. Spedai Attention to Shipping Orders Telephones: saoo, aaoxp Midison Square Write for Current Prices WHOLESALE CQMMiSSION FLORIST Open 6 a. m. Daily J.K.ALLEN Long Established and Well Recommended 106 W. 28 St., NEW YORK TELEPHONE 167 MADISON SQ. NEW YORK QUOTATIONS PER 100-TO DEALERS ONLY Roses Am. Beauty , fan and sp " extra. No. I " Lower grades Bride, 'Maid, Golden Gate, fan &sp " " '* " No.i&Ex. " " " " low. grades Ltberty, Richmond, tancy & special '* " lower grades ■ . Chatenay, Morgan, fancy and spec. " ** lower grades . . Killarney, Wellesley, fan. and spec. '■ " lowergrades- Carnations, Fancy Last Half of W«ek endin Han. 26 1907 50.00 to 75- Am. Beauty, Fan. and Sp. *' Extra •* No.i " Lower grades Bride, 'Maid, Golden Gate, F. & S. " " " " No.i & Ex. '* " '* " low. grades Liberty, Richmond, Fan. & Sp. ... " '' Lower grades. Chatenay, Morgan, Fan. & Sp '' " Lower grades. KilUmey, Wellesley, Fan. & Sp... " ** Lower grades CARNATIONS Fancy and Novelties Ordinary • • . • MISCELLANEOUS Violets, Double ' Single Paper White Nar., Roman Hy. Tulips, Daffodils Cattlcyas Lilies, Callas Freesia Gardenias Lily of the Valley Mienonette Adi^ntum Smilax Asparagus Plumosus, strings " " & Sprcngeri, bunches DETROIT January 2g PER 100. "TO DEALERS ONLY. BUFFALO January 29 PITTSBURG January ag 50. CO 30.00 15.00 8.00 6.00 4.00 3.00 4.00 to to to to to to to to to to to to to 3.00 1. 00 -50 •50 2.00 3.00 60.00 40.00 20.00 10.00 8.00 5 00 4.00 8.00 6.00 8 00 6. DO 4.00 2.00 1. 00 2.00 3.00 5.00 12.50 to 15.00 3.00 to 12.50 40.00 25.00 1. 00 15.00 50.00 35.00 20.00 10.00 8.00 6,00 5.00 8.00 6.00 8.00 6.00 8.00 6.00 3.00 1.50 1.50 1. 00 3.00 4.00 5 '.00 20.00 4.00 3500 4.00 10 00 1. 00 »5-50 50.00 30.00 50.00 30.00 15.00 13,00 8.00 6.00 12 00 8.00 12.00 8.00 12.00 8.00 5.00 3.00 2.00 1.50 4.00 6.00 15.00 1.50 20.CO to 40.00 50.00 35.00 18.00 12.00 10.00 4.00 lo 00 5.00 10.00 5.00 -70.00 45.00 25.00 15.00 12.00 10.00 20.00 10.00 15 00 15.00 4.00 to 2.00 to ■ 75 to .50 to 3.00 to 3.00 to 5.00 2. 00 3.00 3.00 .50 12.00 40,00 25.00 5.00 3.00 1.25 I. CO 3.00 4.00 20.00 3.0c 4.00 5.00 1. 00 15,00 50 00 30.00 50.00 30,00 8 00 4.00 15.00 10.00 4.00 15.00 6.00 12.00 4.00 15.00 to 6.00 to 3.00 to 1. 00 to ■ 75 to .25 to 2.00 to 3.00 to 50 00 to 20.00 to 2.00 to 2.00 Z.OO • 75 ro.oo 30.00 25.00 70.00 40.00 13. 00 5.00 20.00 13. 00 6.00 20.00 8 00 15.00 6.00 18.00 8.00 5.00 2,00 1-25 ■ 50 3.00 4.00 75.00 4.00 4.00 5.00 1.50 15.00 50.00 50.00 WINSOR CARNATION BLOOIYIS Grown by tKe F. R. Pierson Companx SOLD EXCLUSIVELY BY NEW YORK CUT FLOWER CO. 55-57 WEST 26 STREET, NEW YORK J. A. MILLANG. Manager GEO. A. SUTHERLAND CO. CUT FLOWERS Florists' Supplies and Letters 34 HAWLEY STREET - BOSTON in ordering goods please add "I saw it in HORTICULTURE." The KERVAN GO. 20 WEST 27th ST., N. Y. WHOLESALE DEALERS Fresh cut Palmetto & Cycas Palm Leaves, Galax, Leu- cothce, Feros and Mosses. All Decorating Evergreen 146 HORTI CULTURE February 2, ■'.907 List of Advertisers Page Alexander J. K. 138 Allen J. K. 144 Allen Wm. Stuart Co. 144 American Nursery.-- 138 Aschmann Godfrey.- -139 Bassett & Washburn. 139 Barrows H.H, & Son. 139 Baur Floral Co 122 Bayersdorler H.& Co. M2-M3 Bay State Nurseries. -139 Beaven, E. A. 141 Bobbink & Atkins -..135 Boddington A.T 138 Boston Florist Letter Co 141 Boston Plate and Win- dow Glass Co 151 Breck Joseph & Sons 137 Breitmeyer's J. Sons. 141 Bridgeman's Seed Warehouse -. • 1 37 Brockton Dahlia Farm 138 Burke Jas 138 Burpee W. A. & Co.. 124-137 Caldwell the Woodsman Dccof-ating Co 140 Carlton H. K. ■ 139 Carrillo & Baldwin. -.139 Chicago Carnation Co 138 Clipper Lawn Mower Co. 150 Conard& Jones 138 CookeG. H. i4« Cottage Gardens. 123-138 Cowee A 137 Dilger Wm i45 Domer F. Sons & C0.123 Dreer H. A. i33-»5» Dysart R.J. 142 East Bridgewater Dahlia Garden 138 Eberman Chas. W.- 145 Edwards Folding Box Co. 143 Eggeling Floral Co.- -139 Elliott Wm. & Sons-. 138 Engelmann & Son - . -123 Esler J G. 151 Ernest W. H 151 Eyres Mi Farquhar R. & J. & Co 137 FenrichJ.S 145 Fisher Peter 123 Foley Mfg. Co I5« Ford Bros 144 Froment H. E. 144 Galvio Thos. F. 141 Grey T.J. & Co 137 Gude Bros. Co 141 Gurney Hcatei Mfg. Co 151 Guttman Alex. J. 138-144 Guttman & Weber... 139 Hail Asso. 151 Haines J. E... ..123-138 Hammond Paint & Slug Shot Works 150 Hartmann Hjalmar & Co 137 HauswirthP.J 141 Held A 139 Herbert David & Son- 138 Herr A. M 139 Hews A. H. & Co.... 151 Higging Edw 149 Hilfinger Bros 151 Hippard E 150 Hitchings & Co .-152 Horan E. C 144 Howard J. W 123 Johnson Seed Co 136 KastingW. F 145 Kervan Co., The ....145 Kentucky Tobacco Product Co 150 King Cons. Co 151 Kroeschell Bros 151 Page Lager &Hurre!J 139 Langjahr, Alfred H...145 Lashley D. A. 138 Lecakes N. & Co. ...145 Leuthy A. & Co 139 Lord & Burnham Co- 152 LothropW. P. 138 Maxfield& Dimond.-ia3 McCarthy N. F 145 McConnell Alex.. -. 141 McKellar Charles W. 142 McKissick.W. E 142 McManus Jas 144 Michell H. F. Co. .--136 Michigan Cut Flower Exchange 145 Millang Charles 144 MillangJ. A 145 Miller Theo 141 Mineralized Rubber Co 150 Moninger J. C 151 Murdoch J. B.& Co-. 145 Murray Samuel.. ... .141 New York Cut Flower Co. 145 Niehoff Paul 139 Niessen Leo. Co. 142 Park Floral Co 141 Pennock-Meehan Co. 133-142 Perkins St. Nurseries. 139 Pierson F. R. Co 134 Pierson U Bar C0....152 Pittsburg Floral Ex. . 142 Poehlmann Bros. Co. .142 Pritchard J. N 145 Pulverized M a n u r e Co 150 Quinlan P. R. 139 Randall A. L. Co. -..142 Rawson W.W.&Co. 137 Raynor John 1 144 Reed& Keller 145 Reid Edw 142 Reinberg Peter 142 Rhodes Mfg. Co 151 Rickards Bros 137 Robinson H.M.& Co. 140-145 Rock Wm. L 141 Roehrs Julius Co 139 Rolker August & Sonsisi Sander & Son 139 Scheepers John & C0.139 Scott Robt. & Son - ..139 Sheridan W. F. ... - .144 Siggers & Siggers, 150 Situations & Wants. .149 Sim Wm 137 Skidelsky S. S 123 Smyth Wm. J.. 141 Stern J. & Co 145 Stearns A. T. Lumber Co. 151 Stevens H. A 123 Sutherland Geo. A. Co 145 Swayne Edw 135 Syracuse Pottery Co.. 151 Thorburn J.M. & Co. 137 Totty Chas. H 139 Traendly & Schenck.144 Vick's Jas. Sons 137 Vincent R. Jr. &Son5.i39 Walsh M.H. J3Q Waterer John & Sons. 138 Weathered Co 151 Weber F.C 141 Weber H. & Sons. .- .123 Weber & Don 137 Welch Bros 142 Williams A. W 123 Winterson E. F. Co.. 142 Yokohama Nurseries Co 135 Young A. L. &Co.. ..144 Young John 144 Young, Thos. Jr 141 YouQg & Nugent ... .141 Is Your Name In The Above List? If Not, Why Not ? 7 Buyer's Directory and Ready Reference Guide Advertisements under this head, one cent a word. Initials count as words. Regular advertisers In this Issuei are also listed under this classification without charge. Reference to List of Advertisers will Indicate the respective pages. Buyers falling to find what they want In this list will confer a favor by writing ns and we will try to put them In communi- cation with reliable dealers. ACCOUNTANT. P.. J. Dysart, 28 State St., Boston. For page see List of Advertisen. ADIANTUMS. Adlantnm Hybrldnm, fine yonng plants, 15 for fl, mailed; $5 per 100. Originator's stock. Certlflcate of Merit S. A. F., 'OS. A. Ley & Bro., Langdon, D. C. AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENTS. Thos. J. Grey & Co., 32 S. Market St., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. Joseph Breck & Sons, 61 and 52 N. Market St., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. ARAUCARIAS. Godfrey Aschmann, 1012 Ontario St., Philadelphia. For page see List of Advertisers. A. Leuthy & Co., Rosllndale, Maes. For page see List of Advertisers. ARTIFIC^AL CARNATION CALYX Maxfleld & Dimond, Warren, R. L P. O. Box 304-D. For page see List of Advertisers. ASPARAGUS. Albert M. Herr, Lancaster, Pa. Asparagus Robustus. For page see List of Advertisers. Asparagus plumosus nanus and Sprengerl, 2 1-2-ln., |2.50 100. Carl Hagenbnrger, West Mentor, Ohio. Asparagus Plumosa, 2-ln. pots. Fine plants. $2.50 per 100, $20.00 per 1000. Cash with order or good reference. Erie Floral Co., Erie, Pa., or Wm. F. Kastlng, SS5 Elllcott St., Buifalo. N. Y. Asparagus Crawshawli. a new. beautiful asparagus. Seedlings, $3.00 100; $25.00 leOO; transplanted seedlings. $5.00 100; $40.00 1000. Jas. Crawshaw, 403 Plalnfleld, Providence, R. 1, BAUR CARNATION CLIP AND PLIERS. Baur Floral Co., 18 W. 10th St., Erie, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. BOUVARDIA. Louvardia — 1000 stock plants of double pink Bouvardia at $10 per 100. Address Bouvarrtia, cnie HORTICULTURE, 11 Hamilton Place, Boston. BULBS AND TUBERS. Josepb Breck & Sons. 47-G4 N. Market St., Boston. Lilies, Lily of the Valley. For pat;e see List of Advertisers. J. M. Thorburn & Co., 33 Barclay St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. A. T. Boddington, 342 W. 14th St., N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Rickards Bros., 37 East 19th St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. H. F. Michell Co., Philadelphia. For page see List of Advertisers. Johnson Seed Co., 217 Market St., Phlla. For page see List of Advertisers. .lohn Scheepers & Co., 2-6 01d~Sllpr~N7~Y! For page see List of Advertisers. Bulbs. Cannas, Dahlias, Gladioli, Oxalls, Madeira and Cinnamon vines, Iris, Peonies Finest stnek. r. Betseher, Canal Dover,' Ohio. CANNAS. The Conard & Jones Co., West Grove, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. Cannas, very fine list. Send list of needs. C. Betseher, Canal Dover, Ohio. 50,000 Cannas, fine, $10 to $15 per 1000. Best sorts. Write BenJ. Connell, West Grove, Pa. Cannas, enormous stock, 30 Standard Sorts. Bargain prices until Catalogue is issued. Send for list. Nathan Smith & Son, Adrian, Mich. Cannas. Good bulbs, 2 or 3 eyes, Aus- tria, Robusta, Ai.gusta Ferrier, King Ed- ward, Victor Hugo, Morning Star, Paul Marquant, Pennsylvania, Robert Christie, Admiral Courbet, Mile. Herat, Flamingo, Partenope, $2.00 per 100. Started roots from sand after March 1, $2.50 per 100. Est. of David Fisher, Woburu, Mass. CARNATIONS. The H. Weber & Sons Co., Oakland, Md. Carnation Mabelle. For page see List of Advertisers. S. S. Skidelsky, 824 N. 24th St., Phlla. Rose Pink Enchantress. For page see List of Advertisers. Chicago Carnation Co.. Joliet. 111. Carnations Aristocrat, White Perfec- tion and Red Riding Hood. For page see List of Advertisers. The F. R. Pierson Co., Tarrytown-on- Hudson, N. Y. Carnations, Winsor, White Enchantress,. Helen M. Gould. For page see List of Advertisers. J. W. Howard, Somervlile, Mass. Carnation Debutante. For page see List of Advertisers. A. J. Guttman, 43 W. 28th St., New York. John E. Haines, Bethlehem, Pa. Carnation Imperial and Pink Imperial. For page see List of Advertisers. F. Domer & Sons Co., Lafeyette, Ind. For page see List of Advertisers. Gnttman & Weber, 43 W. 28tli St., N. T. Carnation Victory. For page see List of Advertisers. H. A. Stevens Co., Dedbam, Mass. Rooled Cuttings. For page see List of Advertisers^ Warwick Greenhouses, Warwick Neck, B. I. Rooted Cuttings. A. W. Williams. Highland, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Peter Fisher, Ellis, Mass. Cottage Gardens Co., Queens, N. Y. Carnation Beacon. For page see List of Advertisers. n7 Y. Cut Flower Co.,^55^57 W. 26th St., New York. J. A. Millang, Mgr. Carnation "Winsor Blooms. For page see List of Advertisers. R. Eirgelman~& Son, Pittsfield, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. Geo. A. Knhir^Peklnrill. John Barr, South Natick, Mass. E. B. Moir, Brockton, Mass. White MaijL Caruatlons. Al rooted cuttings. These prices for January delivery. Per 1000: Enchantress $.50 B. Market $15 Hountlfui 25 Lawson 16 Cardinal 25 Harlowarden ... 15 100 at same rate. Cash with order. Smith & Gannett. Geneva, N. Y. We can furnish several thousand un- rooted cuttings of Fair Maid and Queen Ijouise for Immediate delivery at $6.00 and $5.00 per thousand. Cohanzle Carnation Greenhouses, New London, Conn. Healthy rooted carnation) cuttings. Queen Louise. Hill. Gomez, Norway, Boston Mar- ket, $9.00 per 1000. Melody, $5.00 per 100. Red Lawson, $15.00 per 100. Lawson, Har- lowarden, Mrs. Nelson. $12.50 per 1000. White Cloud unrooted, $4.00 per 1000. Wm. Ehmann, Corfu, N. Y. CHRYSANTHEMUMS. Eggeling Floral Co., 1653 S. Grand Ave., St. Louis, Mo. For page see List of Advertisers. Charles H, Totty, Madison, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. February 2. 1907 HORTICULTURE, UT CHRYSANTHEMUMS— Continued. Chrysanthemums. Jeanne Nonln, C. Ton- set, Mrs. Brice. Rol d'Ualle, Fred Lemon, Meraa, Cobbold, M. Ware, Oct. Sunshine, Beauty of Sussex, $2.00 per 100. Glory Pacific, Kalb, Monrovia, Polly Rose. Al- liance, Mrs. Robinson, J. Shrlmpton, Bride, Bonnaffon, HalUday, Duckham, Culling- fordll, Mrs. Chamberlain, Arline, Ermen- llda, W. Bonnaffon. Princess. M. Friend, Nellie Pockett. Lincoln, W. Jones, G. Wed- ding, Ben Wells, Yellow Eaton, Engne- hard, Mrs. Weeks, Appletnn, G. Trophy, Florence Teal, A. Balfour. Intensity, Mme. Perrln, $1.50 per 100; $12.50 per 1000. Wm. Ehmann, Corfu, N. Y. CLEMATIS. Clematis I'aniculata. Strong fleld-grown plants, $15.00 per 100; strongest, $30 per 100. Quotations on larger quantities. Est. David Fisher, Woburn, Mass. CONIFERS. John Waterer & Sons, Ltd., Am«rlcau Nursery, Bagshot, Eng. For page see List of Advertisers. CUT FLOWER BOXES. Folding cut flower boxes, the best made. Write tor list. Holton & Hunkel Co., Mil waokee. Wis. Welch Bros., 226 Devonshire St., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. Edwards Folding Box Co., Philadelphia. For page see List of Advertisers. Getmore Box Factory, Inc., Belleville, Ala. Light Wood Boxes. DAHLIAS. David Herbert & Son, Atco, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. W. P. Lothrop, Brockton Dahlia Farm, E. Brldgewater, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. J. K. Alexander, B. Brldgewater, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. DECORATIVE PLANTS. A. Leuthy & Co., Roslindale. Mass For page see List of Advertisers. Julius Roebrs, Rutherford, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. DRACAENAS. Dracaena termlnalls from bench. One $25.00 100. Carl Hagenbnrger, West Men- tor, Ohio. FERNS. A. Lenthy & Co., Boslindalc, Mass For page see List of Advertisers. H. H. Barrows & Son, Whitman, Mass. Nephrolepis Whitmanl. For page see I.I.st of Adrertlsera H. N. Eaton, So. Sudbnry, Mass. Boston Ferns. For page see List of Advertisers. P. R. Qulnlan. Syracuse. N. Y. Nephrolepis Whitmanii and Elegantisslma. For page see List o£ Advertisers. FLORAL PHOTOGRAPHS. Floral Photographs. Foley's 226-228 l-S Bowery, New York. FLORISTS' FERTILIZER. Pulverized Manure Co., 31 Union Stock Yards, Chicago. Sheep Manure. Wizard Brand. For page se« List of Advertisers. FLORISTS' LETTERS. ttOBton Florist Letter Co., 84 Hawley St., Boston, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. Q. A. Sutherland Co.. 34 Hawler St., Boston, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. FLORISTS'. SUPPLIES. N. F. McCarthy & Co.. 84 Hawley St., Boston, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. B. M. Robinson & Co.. 8-11 Province St., Boston, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. FLORISTS' SUPPLIES — Continued. The Kervan Co., 20 W. 27th St., N. Y. Decorative Evergreens. For page see List of Advertisers. Keed & Keller, 122 W. 25th St., New York, For page see List of Advertisers. J. B. Murdoch & Co., 545 Liberty St. Pittsburg, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. J. Stern & Co., 125 No. 10th St., Phlla. For page see List of AdvertiBers. e. Bayersdorfer & Co., 1129 Arch St., Philadelphia. For page see List of Advertisers. FLORISTS' WAGONS. Bdward Hlgglns, 1 W. 28th St., N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. FLOWERS BY TELEGRAPH. Alex. McConnell, New Yorlt. For page see List of Advertisers. Fred C. Weber, 4326-28 Olive St., St. Louis. Mo. For page see List of Advertisers. J. Breltmeyer's Sons, Miami & Qratlot Aves., Detroit, Mich. For page see List of Advertisers. I nog. Young, Jr., 41 W. 28th St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Byres, 11 N. Pearl St., Albany, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. George H. Cooke, Washington, D. C. For page see List of Advertisers. Qnde Bros. Co., 1214 F St., Washington, D. C. For page see List of Advertisers Samuel Murray, 1017 Broadway, Kansas City, Mo. For page see List of Advertisers. Tonng & Nugent, 42 W. 28th St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Theodore Miller, 4832 Delmar Bvd., St. Louis, Mo. For page see List of Advertisers. p; J^ Hauswlrth (temporary address) 13 Congress St., Chicago. For page see List of Advertisers. WllllaM J. Smyth, "Michigan' Av. & 31st St., Chicago. For page see List of Advertisers. Wm. H. Rock Flower Co., Kansas City, Mo. For page see List of Advertisers. Park Floral Co., Denver, Colo. For page see List of Advertisers. Thos. P. Galvin, 124 Tremont St.. Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. W. FLOWER POTS. H. Ernest, 28th and M Sts., Washington, D. C. For page see List of Advertisers. A. H. Hews & Co., Cambridge. Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. Hilflnger Bros., Ft. Edward. N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Syracuse Red Pots. Syracuse Pottery Co., Syracuse, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. GALAX. H. M. Robinson & Co., 8-11 Province St., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. Michigan Cut Flower Co., Detroit. For page see List of Advertisers. N. Lecakes & Co., 53 W. 28th St., N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Caldwell the Woodsman Decorating Co., Evergreen, Ala. For page see List of Advertisers. J. N. Pritchard, Elk Park. N. C. For page see List of Advertisers. Bronze and green gaiax. C. E. Crltchell, 36 E. 3rd St., Cincinnati, O. Galax leaves, leueotboe sprays, dagger and fancy ferns, green and bronze. Write F. W. Richards & Co., Banner Elk, N. C. GERANIUMS. R. Vincent. Jr. & Son, White Marsh, Md. For page see List of Advertisers. GLADIOLI, Arthur Cowee, Meadowvale Farm, Berlin, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Gladioli. C. Betscher, Canal Dover, O. GLASS. Boston Plate & Window Glass Co., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. Peerless GLASS REPAIR CLAMP; you. reed thtui— 100 for $1.00. A. Klokner, Wauwatosa, Wis. H. GLAZING POINT. A. Dreer, Philadelphia, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. GREENHOUSE BUILDING MATE- RIAL. Lord & Burnham Co., 1133 Broadway, New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Plerson U-Bar Co., 1 Madison Sqnare, New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Hltchlngs & Co., 1170 Broadway, New York. For page see List of Advertisers. A. T. Stearns Lumber Co., Neponset, Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. King Construction Co., N. Tonawanda, N. X. For page see List of Advertisers. J. C. Monlnger Co., 117 Bast Blackhawk St., Chicago, 111. For page see List of Advertisers. Weathered Co., Box 789, New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Foley Mfg. Co., 471 W. 22nd St., Chicago. For page see List of Advertisers. GREENHOUSE HOSE. .Mineralized Rubber Co.. 18 Cliff St., N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. HARDY FERNS AND SUPPLIES. H. M. Robinson & Co.. 8-11 Province St., Boston, Mass. For page shh List of Advertisers. The Kervan Co., 20 W. 27th St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Michigan Cut Flower Co., 38 and 40 Miami Ave., Detroit, Mich., Wm. Dllger, Mgr. Fancy Ferns. For page see List of Advertisers. E. A. Beaven, Evergreen, Ala. Fadeless Sheet Moss. For page see List of Advertisers. N. Lecakes & Co., 53 W. 28th St., N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Hardy cut ferns. L. B. Brague, Hlns- dale. Mass. Fancy ferns, green sheet moss; lenco- thoe spravs. etc. C. E. Crltchell, 36 B. 3rd St., Cincinnati, O. HARDY PERENNIALS. M. H. Walsh, Woods Hole, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. For Sale — The most complete stock of Hardy Perennials, Dahlias and other Bulbs. for Spring planting at reduced prices. Get list. Palisades Nurseries, Sparkill, N. Y. HEATING APPARATUS. Lord & Burnham Co., 1133 Broadway, New York. For page see List of Advertisers. I'lersou U-Bar Co., 1 Madison Sqnare, New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Hitchings & Co., 1170 Broadway, New York. For page see List of Advertisers. ~ John A. Scollay, 73 & 75 Myrtle Ave., Brooklyn. N. Y. Gurney Heater Mfg. Co., 188-200 Franklin St., Cor. Pearl, Boston. Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. ~ Kroeschell Bros., 35 Erie St., Chicago. For page see List of Advertisers. HORICUM. Hammond's P. & S. S. Works, Fishklll-on- Hudson. N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. HOT-BED SASH. The A. T. Stearns Lumber Co., Neponset. Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. Hltchlngs & Co., 1170 Broadway, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Lord & Burnham Co.. 1133 Broadway, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. 14s HORTICULTURE February 2, 1907 KENTIAS. Godfrey Aschmanu, 1012 Ontario St., I'liiladelphia. For page see List of Advertisers. A. Leuthy & Co., Rosllndale, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers, LEADING RETAIL FLORISTS. Alex. McConnell. New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Thomas Young, Jr., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Fred C. Weber, 4326 Ollre St., St. Louis, M* For Dage see List of Advertisers. J. Breltmeyer's Sons, Detroit, Mich. For page see List of Advertisers. Qeorge H. Cooke, Washington, D. C. For page see List of Advertisers. Samuel Murray, 1017 Broadway, Kansas City, Mo. For page see List of Advertisers. Gude Bros. Co., 1214 F St., Washington, D. C. For page see List of Advertisers. Eyres, 11 N. Pearl St., Albany, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Young & Nugent, 42 W. 28 St., New York For page see List of Advertisers. Mills, the Florist, Jacksonville, Fla. Telegraph or mall orders promptly flllad Long distance telephone ^ connections. Theodore liiller, 4832 Delmar Bvd., St. Louis, Mo. For page see List of Advertisers. P. J. Hauswirth (temporary address) 13 Congress St., Chicago. For page see List of Advertisers. William J. Smyth, Michigan Av. & 31st St., Chicago. For page see List of Advertisers. Wm. H. Rock Flower Co., Kansas City, Mo. For page see List of Advertisers. Park Floral Co., Denver, Colo. For page see List of Advertisers. Thos. P. GalTlD, 124 Tremont "Str~Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. NICO-FUME. Ky. Tobacco Product Co.. Louisville, Ky. For page see List of Advertisers. NURSERY STOCK. John Waterer & Sons, Ld., American Nurser.v, Bagshot, England. For page see List of Advertisers Cottage Gardens Co., Queens, N. Y. Specimen Nursery Stock. For page see List of Advertisers. John Seheepers & Co., J-6 Old Slip, N. T. For page see List of Advertisers. The Conard & Jones Co.. West Grove, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. ORCHID PLANTS. Lager & Ilurrell, Summit, N. J. For page see ZAxt of Artvertlsers. Sander, St. Albans, England^ Importers, Exporters. Growers. Hybridists For page see Llsi of Advertisers. Julius Roehrs Co., Rutherford. N. J For page see List of Advertisers. Carrlllo & Baldwin, Secaucus, N J For page see List of Advertisers. " A Held. 11-19 William St.. New York Orchids for Spring Delivery For page s^e List of Advertisers, PALMS. A. Leuthy & Co.. Rosllndale. Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. PATENTS. SIggers & SIggers. Washington, D. C. For page see List of Advertisers. PEONIES. Edward Swayne. West Chester Pa For page see List of Advertisers.' Peonies. 12nn sorts. Greatest list anr- where. C. Betscher. Canal Dover. Ohio. Wholesale grower of peonies. List of 100 varieties. J. P. Rosenfleld, West Point, Neb. PHOENIX ROEBELINI SEED. Yokohama Nurseiy Co., 31 Barclay St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. POT HANGERS. Pot hangert,, Kramer's $1 doz. by «xp., $1.25 by mall. 1. N. Kramer & Son, Cedar Rapids, la. PLANT BED CLOTH. Mineralized Rubber Co., 18 Cliff St., N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. PRIMROSES. Geo. A. Kuhl, Pekin, III. PRIVET. 250,000 California privet, all sizes. Send for trade list. Valdesian Nurseries, Bostic, N. C. PRUNING SHEARS. Rhodes Mfg. Co., Grand Rapids, Mich. For page see List of Advertisers. RHODODENDRONS. John Waterer & Sons, Ltd., American Nursery, Bagshot, Eng. For page see List of Advertisers. ROSES. M. H. Walsh, Woods Hole, Mass. Hard.v Roses. H. T. Roses and Rambiera For page see List of Advertisers. Bassett & Washburn, Hinsdale, 111. Rooted Cuttings of Kaiserin, Pros. Camot, La Detroit. For page see List of Advertisers. Paul Niehoff, Lehighton, Pa. Rose Aurora. For page see List of Advertisers. Robert Scott & Son, Sharon TllilT Del. Co., Pa. Grafted Roses. For page see List of Advertisers. The Conard & Jones Co., West Grove, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. The beautiful new pink rose, MISS KATE MOULTON is the queen of all pink roses. It's a winner and vou should grow it. Price $30.00 100; 500 $125.00; 1000 $200.00; 5000 and upwards $175 per 1000. Minneapolis Floral Co., Minneapolis, Minn. Baby Rambler roses, fine dormant stock, one year, $12 per IWJ, 2 1-4-in. pot plants, extra well rooted, $4 per 100, $30 per M. Orders booked for delivery now or any time up to the late spring. Samples free. Brown Brothers Company. Rochester, N. Y. SEEDS. " T. J. Grey & Co., 32 So. Market St. Boston, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. Joseph Breck & Sons, 51 and 52 N. Market St., Boston, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. W. Atiee Burpee & Co., P~hiladelphljir^ For page pee List of Advertisers. J. M Thorburn & Co., 33 Barclay St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Henry A. Dreer, Philadelphia. Superb Petunia Seed. For page see List of Advertisers. A. T. Boddington, 342 W. 14th St., N. Y. For page see List of .Advertisers. H. F. MIcheil Co.. 1017 Market St. Philadelphia, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. James Vick's Sons. Rochester, N. Y. Aster Seed. For page see List of Advertisers. W. W. Rawson & Co., 5 Union St., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. HJalmar Hartmann & Co., 12 Stormgade, Copenhagen, Denmark. Cauliflower and Cabbage Seed. For page see List of Advertisers. RIckards Bros., .37 East 19th St. New York. Asparagus Plumosus Nanus Seed. For page see List of Advertisers. Johnson Seed Co., 217 Market StreeF. Philadelphia. For page see List of Advertisers. R. & J. Parquhar & Co., 6-7 So. Market St., Boston. Asparagus Plumosus Nanus Seed For page see List of Advertisers. SEEDS — Continued. Watkins & Simpson, 12, Tavistock St., Lon- don, Eng. Sweet Pea Novelties. Conrad Appel, Darmstadt, Germany, Bs- tab. 1789. High Grade Grass, Clover, and Tree Seeds. Aster Seeds, home-grown, strictly pure. Prices right. Nathan Smith & Son, Adrian, Mich. SHEEP MANURE. Pulverized Manure Co., 31 Union Stock Yards, Chicago. Wizard Brand. For page see List of Advertisers. SHEET MOSS. E. A. Beaven, Evergreen, Ala. For page see List of Advertisers. SPHAGNUM MOSS. Live Spnagnum moss, orcbid peat and orchid 1 askets always on hand. Lager & Hurreli, Summit, N. J. SPIRAEA. Wm. Elliott & Sons, 201 Fulton St., New York. Jos. Breck & Sons, 47-54 No. Market St., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. STEAM TRAP. E. HIppard, Youngstown. O. For page see List of Advertisers. TOMATO SEEDS. Wm. Sim, Cllftondale, Mass. Comet Tomato. For page see List of Advertisers. VENTILATING APPARATUS. Lord & Bumham Co. 1133 Broadway, New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Plerson U-Bar Co., 1 Madison Sq., N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Hitchings & Co., 1170 Broadway, N. Y. For page see List of_ Advertisers. John A. Scoilay, 73^75~MyrtIe^Ter, Brooklyn, N. Y. Weathered Co., 46 and 48 Marlon St., N. T. For page see List of Advertisers. Foley Mfg. Co., 471 W. 22nd St., Chicago. For page see List of Advertisers. J. C. Moninger Co., 421 Hawthorne Ave., Chicago. The Chicago Lifter. VINCAS. 10.000 vincas 2 1-2 in. fine, $2.50 per 100; $20.00 per lOnO. R. Cuttings same, $L00 per 100; $7.00 per 1000. Cash, please. Ben]. Connell, West Grove, Pa. VIOLETS. • H. k. Carlton, Wllionghby, O. Violet, Gov. Herrick. For page see List of Advertisers. WILD SMILAX. E. A. Beaven, Evergreen, Ala. Southern Smilax. For page see List of Advertisers. Caldwell the Woodsman Decorating Co., Evergreen, Ala. For page see List of Advertisers. WIREWORK. Reed & Keller, 122 W. 25th St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Wirework. Write for our catalogae. Holton & Hnnkel Co.. Milwaukee. Wis. Wire work, all kinds. C. E. Crltchell. 36 E. 3rd St., Cincinnati. O. William B. Hlelscher's Wire Works, 38-40 Broadway, Detroit. Mich. The "Just Eight" kind! Send for prlc* list. Frank W. Ball, 81 «ast Third Street, Cincinnati, O. WHOLESALE FLORISTS. Boston. N. F. McCarthy & Co., 84 Hawley St, Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. February 2, 1907 HORTl CULTURE 149' WHOLESALE FLORISTS— Continued .... Boston. H. M. Robinson & Co., 15 Province St., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. George A. Sutherland Co., 34 Hawley St., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. Welcb Bros., 226 Devonsblre St., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. Buffalo. Wm. F. Kastlng, 383-87 ElUcott St., Buf- falo. N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Chicago. Cbas. W. McKellax, 51 Wabash Av., Chicago. For pDge see List of Advertisers. Peter Relnberg, 51 Wabash At., Chicago. For page see List of Advertisers. A. L. Randall Co., 19-21 Randolph St., Chicago. For page see List of Advertisers, B. P. Wlnterson Co., 45-49 Wabash Ave., Chicago. For page see List of Advertisers. Poehlmann Bros. Co., 35 Randolph St., Chicago. f-'i nrep see List of Advertisers. Detroit. Ulchlgan Cot Flower Exchange, 38 & 40 Broadway. Wm. DUger, Mgr. For page see List of Advertisers. New York. J. K. Allen, 106 W. 28th St.. New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Wm. Stuart Allen Co., 53 W. 28th St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. C. W. Eberman, 53 W. 30th St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. J. S. Fenrlch, 110 W. 28th St.. New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Ford Bros., 48 West 28th St.. New York. For page see List of Advertisers. H. E. Froment, 57 W. 28th St.. New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Alex. J. Guttman, 43 West 28th St. For page see List of Advertisers. E. C. Horan, 55 We8t~28tir St., NevT York. For page see List of Advertisers. A. H. Langjahr, 55 W. 28th St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. James McManus, 42 WT^th St., New York. For page see List nf Advertisers. St., New York. Advertisers. Chas. Mlllang, 50 West 29th For page see List of John 1. Raynor, 49 W. 28th For page see List of St., New York Advertisers. W. F. Sheridan, 39 W. 28th For page see List of St., New York Advertisers. Traendly & Schenck, 44 W. 28th St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. A. L. Young & Co., 54 W. 28th St., N. T. For page see List of Advertisers. John Young, 51 W. 28th St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Philadelphia. W. E. McKlssIck, 1221 P|lh»rt St . Phlla delpbla. Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. Leo Nlessen Co., 1217 Arch St., Phila- delphia, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. The S. S^ Pennoek-Meehan Co^ 1608-18 Ludlow St., Philadelphia, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. Edward Reld, 1526 Ranstead St., Philadel- phia, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. Pittsburg. J. B. Unrdoch & Co., 645 Liberty St, Pittsburg, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. Pittsburg Florists' Exchange, 228 Diamond St., Pittsburg, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers, New Offers in This Issue. CARNATION WINNERS AT TO- RONTO. rhicago Ciiin.ation Co., Joiiet. III. For page see List of Advertisers. EASTER AZALEAS AND FORCING PLANTS. Bolibink & Atkins, Rutherford, N. J. For p.Tge see List of Advertisers. HARDY JAPANESE LILIES: SAL- VIA CLARA BEDMAN SEED. H. F. Michell Co., PliiLidelpliia. For page see List of Advertisers. LAWN MOWER. Clipper Lawn Slower Co., Dixon, 111. For page see List of Advertisers. LILY OF THE VALLEY PIPS, John.son Seed Co., Philadelphia. For page see List of Advertisers. ROSES. Bay State Nurseries, No. Ablngton, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. STERILIZED SHEEP MANURE. Wm. Elliott & Sons, 201 Fulton St.. New York. For page see List of Advertisers. CATALOGUES RECEIVED. Linilen Dahlia Gardens, \V. P. Hay- den, prop., Rockland, Mass. Descrip- tive list of dahlias, 1907. California Rose Company, Pomona, Cal. Book of Field-Grown, Own-Root Roses. A comprehensive list, well il- lustrated. Chicago Carnation Co., Joiiet, 111. Price list for 1907. I>ists of the lead- ing novelties in carnations; also chrys- anthemums and roses. Good & Reece Co., Champion City Greenhouses, Springfield, O. Trade list for January, February, March, 1907, contains a very full selection of roses. C. Young & Sons Co., St. Louis, Mo. Spring Catalogue. Handsome colored embossed covers, the subjects being nasturtiums, sweet peas and gladioli. Colored insert showing roses Franz Deegan, Killarney and Etoile de France. "Rhododendrons" is the title of a most seductive pamphlet issued by Eastern Nurseries, M. M. Dawson, Mgr., Jamaica Plain, Mass. It treats of our native broad-leafed evergreens in a manner that makes one hungi-y to possess tiem, — and that's the way to make a catalogue. Dingee & Conard Company, West Grove, Pa. New Guide to Rose Cul- ture for 1907. Killarney and Anny Muller form the subjects of the col- ored cover, and very handsome are they. There are also three colored plates of roses and one of dahlias. A very extensive list of roses, all classes. John Lewis Childs, Floral Park, N. Y. 1907 list of flowers, vegetables and fruits. The colored cover subjects are cyclamens on the front and vegetables on the back. A colored insert shows fancy caladiums and rex begonias very effectively and true to nature. The pages are replete with illustration and description of everything rare and sen- sational in garden products. Conard & Jones Company, West Grove, Pa. New Floral Guide for 1907. Rose Magnafrano is nicely reproduced WANTS, FOR SALE, ETC. Advertisements in this column one cent a word. Initials count as words. Cash with order. FLORISTS'WAGONSFORSALE Three florists' open wagons, three florists' lop wagons and three sets of harnesses. Can be seen at 1 West 28 St., New York. EDWARD HICCINS. FOR SALE -Greenhouse Pipe 4'ln. boiler tubes, second hand, In flue condition, absolutely free from scale and with ends cut square. Sample and prices on application. Kroeschell Bros. Co., 36' Erie St., Chicago. Seedsmen We have an opening for order and counter hands who are experienced. William Elliott & Sons 20I Fulton St., New York POSITIONS WANTED for head garden- ers and assistants: for further information apply to W. W. Rawson & Co., 5 Union St., Boston, Mass. SITUATION WANTED— By Florist and Gardener where services of a first-class- Grower are requiitid. Married, 2 children. Address S. I., care HORTICULTURE, 9th and Marlset Sts., Philadelphia, Pa. SITUATION WANTED as gardener by Scotchman; lifetime experience, all branches, fruits, flowers and vegetables; married; abstainer; 33 years age. Address Scot, care HORTICULTURE, 11 Hamilton Place, Boston, Mass. WANTED — Two second men on private estate. Wages $50 to $55. Address R. D., care of HORTICULTURE, 11 Hamilton' Place, Boston. WANTED — Intelligent young gardener with some botanical and fern knowledge. Good salary. Address with qualifications H. J., care HORTICULTURE, 11 Hamilton Place, Boston, Mass. WANTED— A Head Gardener who is In need of a first-class handy man; good at pruning trees, edging drives, cutting wltlr scythe and working around gentleman's place. Scotch; married, no famil.v. Ad- dress Marshall Wlshart, care W. D. R., Elbcron, N. J. WANTED AT ONCE— A sober and ener- getic young man with knowledge of prun- ing, planting, etc., to assist In general landscape work. Apply in person or by mail with reference to A. Van Leeuwen, Jr., 3 Wexford Rd., Worcester, Mass. WILL PURCHASE a private collection of Orchids from parties desiring to dispose of same. Address A. K. Balevre, 24 Clln- trin Street, Newark, N. J. on the front cover and on the back cover we find roses Chas. Wagner, White Mamau Cochet and Souv de Jeanne Cabaud. This is a very compre- hensive list of plants, especially strong on roses and cannas; of the cannas William Saunders, Ottawa and New York are decidedly sensational. It is always safe to expect something unique along about New Years from W. Atlee Burpee & Co., Philadelphia. This year it is a set ot twelve picture post-cards, showing scenes at Ford- hook Farms. They are not only at- tractive but suggestive of the vastness of the Burpee enterprise. No doubt Mr. Burpee will willingly forward a set to any of HORTICULTURE'S readers on application. 150 HORTICULTURE February 2, 1907 Tobacco Paper IS THE STRONGEST, BEST PACKED, EASIEST APPLIED. 24 sheets $ 0.75 144 sheets 3.50 288 sheets 6.50 1728 sheets 35.10 NICD'FuItIl °'"j:r" ^^^"^^^^^^■^"^^ CHEAPEST. Furnishes the just note pr.cesi Most Nicotine for the Money! Pi„t $ iso Vi Gallon 5.50 ...nanufactured by... Gallon 10.50 THE KENTUCKY TOBACCO PRODUCT CO., Louisville, Ky. 5 Gallons 47.25 "HORICIM" TIIAI»E MARK "HOI^ICUJM:" a Scale Killer and Fungicide A preparation for the destruction of the "SAN JOSE SCALE"; carefully prepared and put up in packages for general use. "HORICUn" can be obtained from many of the Seedsmen in the United States. A description of the article is aptly told in the pamphlet. It is put up in quarts and gallons to so gallon barrels. It is the Lime, Sulphur, and Salt combination, concentrated. ABOUT " HORICUM^ Glenside, Pa., March 31, 1906. Hammond's Slug Shot Works, Fishkill-on-Hudson, N. Y. Gentlemen : Seeing "Horicum" mentioned in Monthly Bulletin of Div. of Zoology, Penna., I would thank you to inform me where I can get a supply, say about a gallon, for trial. The San Jose Scale is very bad pround this section and could no doubt push sale of the solution, especially as it is spoken of SO highly In the above mentioned Bulletin. Yours respectfully, H. J. HINDS. P. S. Glenside is twelve miles from Philadelphia. KiIIq 9an JnSP ^^"** ***■■ Pamphlet on "Bugs and Blights" to B. Hammond, FishkiII-on°Hudson, N. Y. PULVERIZED MANUREj STARVED ROSE BUSHES NEVER BLOOM and the successful florist wants more than the ordinary bloom and stunted stem — he wants all there is in the soil — the bush— the stem — the bloom. Don't starve the rods. Put away your bushes this fall A-ith plenty of fall and spring food for the roots. The richest root food, stem and bloom producer you can use is The Standard Steam Trap Certificate of merit awarded at Washington, D. C, Florists* Convention. For simplicity, durability and per- fect satisfaction it has them all guessing. It is in a class by itself. To see it work a large plant as well as a small will convince the most sceptical that it is the Florists' Friend. The Standard Ventilating Machine still leads as the most durable, easiest working and the all-around satisfactory machine. The Duplex Gutter is gaining all the time, over 12,000 feet sold thus far this season. Catalogues free. E. HIPPARD, TouDgstowD, Ohio Have You Read the Advertisements this Week? ANCHOR GREENHOUSE HOSE Stands the racket. Proiect your plants with our PLANT BED CLOTH Mineralized Rulilter Co. IB Cliff Sfraot, Wew York Send other business direct to Washington. Saves time and insures better service. Personal attention guaranteed. Twenty-five years' active service. SPECIALTY: "Working on the Failurei of Others." SIGGERS & SIGGERS PATIENT LAWYERS Box 9, National Union Building Washington, D. C. The Mower that will kill all the Weeds in your Lawn. If you keep the weeds cut so they do not go to seed and cut your grass with- out breakmg the small feeders of rojts, the grass will become thick and the weeds will disappear. GREENHOUSES BUILDING PROJECTED. AND New. Winsted, Ct.— Moses G. Cook, one house. Detroit, Mich. — Chas. H. Plumb, one house. Dunnsville. Ont. — L. H. Weaver, one house, 14x90; one house, 20x100. The Clipper will do it. Ask your dealer for them. It iney have tint g >l them, below is the price: No. I — 12-inch Mower $5; No. 3 — 15-inch Mower $6; No. ^ — 18-inch Mower $7: No. 4 — 2T-inch Mower $8. Send draft money-order or registered letier. In writinp advertisers, mention Horticulture Have You Read the Advertisements this Week? February 2, 1907 HORTICULTURE, 151 i£r«i?$k^^V'^ff^.Ce. IMPROVED Greenhouse Boiler, 36 Erie St., CHICAGO. SASH BARS S2 feet «r longei HOT BED SASH PECKY CYPRESS BENCH LUMBER Boilers made of Steel Boiler Plate; shell, flreboz sheets and heads of steel; watar apace all around front, aides and back. ■Write for Information. GREENHOUSES ERECTED AND EQUIPPED COMPLETE IF DESIRED Write for Circular "D" and Prices From Clay to Box The A. T. STEAMS LUMBER CO. NEPON8ET, BOSTON, MASS. We are sure the clay has no I superior. Next, we perfected ».*] the method of making SYRACUSE RED POTS Then we packed them in a ' modern way. Then, the flor- I ists ordered and orrtered and are still ordering. Have you? , SYRACUSE POTrERY GO. ] Syracuse - - N.Y | WEATHERED COMPANY BOX 789, NEW YORK GREENHOUSE BUILDING AND HEATING Send for Catalogue N. TONAWANDA. N.V. TOaONTO. ONT. STANDARD FLOWER POTS Packed in small crates, easy to handle. Price per crate 15003 ID. pots in crate $4. '~ Price per crate X20 7 in. pots in crateSi.so 60 8 " " 3.00 HAND MADE 48 g in. pots in crate $3.60 48 10 *' " 4.80 24 II " " 3.60 24 la " " 4.80 17 14 ** ** 4.80 6 16 " ** 4.50 Seed pans, same price as pots. Send for price list of Cylinders for Cut flowers, Hanging Baskets, Lawn Vases, etc. Ten percent, off for casn with order. Address Hllfingrer Bros.,Pottcry,Fort Edward,N.Y, llugust Rolker & Sons, Agts., 31 Barclay St., N. 1. City. "SOO'K " " 525 1500 iji " " 6.00 XOD03 " " 5.00 800 3« " " S.80 5004 " 4-5° 320 5 " 4.J1 1446 " ■■ .3.16 GREENHOUSE CONSTRUCTION LUMBER John C. rioninger Co. 117 E. Blackhawk St., CHICAGO Standard Flower . . POTS n your greenhouses are within 500 miles of the Capitol, write us, we can save you money W. H. ERNEST. 28th and M Streets, WASHINGTON, D. C. Holds Class Firmly See the Point 43" PEERLfSS OlBElnir Points u-e the boat. No rights or totti. Box of 1,000 polDU T6 7i«. po.tpald. HENBT A. DREEK, 114 Clintaat St., nils., r>. EHODES DOUBLE OUT PRUMINa SHEAB RHODES Dept. 4- FC. CO. Cuts from both sides of limb and docs not bruise the bark. We pay Ex- press charges on all orders. Write tor circular and prices. GRAND RAPIDS, MICH. ALL HLf\KT Sun DRIE.0 Cypress ^S THE E>tST ViLHf\VE-XOTSOF IT StriD FOK SKLTCHEIS e.stim/me-s amd tkll ^C/^talogue:- hot-bed s/^sh fOLLY MfQ.Co. A-fj w :?.c? /Vtt &'T. CHIC mo < If you are having delay In get- ting your roof material, send your orders TO US and don't be in trouble. We will handle any order in the time agreed. Try us. FOLEY MANUFACTURING CO., 471 W. 2 2d Street, Chicago BOSTON PLATE & WINDOW GLASS CO. GREENHOUSE 6LASS German and American 7,61 to 287 i St., BOSTON 20-22 Canal St. NOW IS THE TIME TO INSURE TOUR GLASS AGAINST DAMAGE BT HAIL. For particulars address •/oAn O. Ealar, Sailtll» Rhrmr, M. J. ©UUIgKlgY' KlllzSffllllS ■^ FORHEATING ANY DESCRIPTION OF BUILDING BY STEAM OR HOT WATER . NEW YORK OFFICE l]l FIFTH AVE... , . ■ 7-4. FRAN KLI N ST BOSTON ' BOSTON OFFICE KEMOVED TO 188-200 FRANKLIN ST., COR. PEARL. 15-2 HORTICULTURE Febniai-y 2, 1907 Costs and Competition We can help you both ways — first, with a house, an equipment that is not only up-to-date, but up to stay up ; a layout that meets in the handiest, most economical way, just your needs. You must always keep in mind that we thor- oughly understand the right laying out of your house to give the greatest returns from least time and labor expended by your help. We are not c nly greenhouse builders, but economy en- gineers— we help you meet competition — and you'll have pleasant dealing. Write us. HITCHINGS AND CO. GREENHOUSE DESIGNERS AND BUILDERS. Manufaclurprs of Heatinii and Ventllattnif Apparatus. 1170 Broadway, NEW YORK. ANDl SGGGGGSQflSO TO GET THE FULL VALUE A.ND attractive- ness of your palms, it is necessary to look at iheni from above the floor leveK Here is a delightful solution in this raised lobby entrance, from which every plant can be seen at its very best. It takes away that usual store-room effect and gives a beautiful tropical impression. Show houses can be treated in the same way — and every place of any size should have a show house. If you want this sort of thing we can do it for you, or always welcome the opportunity to carry out for you any of your ideas or suggestions. LORD ' tlie follo-v^T-lngrs— The Cottage Gardens Company, Queens, N. Y. - 5,000 plants Mr. E. A. Stroud, Stafford, Pa. - - - - 1,000 **^ The Park Floral Company, Denver, Col., - - 50 They were all delighted with it. At Ellis, Mass., we have ----- 20,000 plants Prices Per 100. $12.00, 50 at 100 rate Per 2500, $95.00 per 1000 " 1000 100.00, 250 " 1000 " " 5000, 90.00 " Per 10,000, $80.00 per 1000 WE ARE PREPARED TO iWIAKE PROMPT DELIVERY THE COTTAGE GARDENS CO. Queens, N. Y. PETER FISHER Ellis, Mass. Send for Descriptive Circular Mention this Paper Winners at Toronto White Perfection, all white, the best in the show. We have the argest stock of this vanetv in the country. Strong healthy cuitmgs ready now. $6 per loo, $50 per looo. Enchantress $2.50 per loo, $20 per rooo Lady Bountiful, $3 per too, $25 per looo Cardinal, $4 per loo, $30 per lOOo Lieut. Perry, $4 per loo, $30 per :qoo Red Lawson, $4 per loo, $30 per looo Victory, $6 per loo, $50 per looo Variegated Lawson, $3 per loo, $25 per looo Harlowarden, crimson,,. $2 per loo, $15 per looo Aristocrat, beautiful cerise — winner everywhere. March isi delivery. $12 per loo, $100 per looo Red Riding Hood, out grand scar et. $12 per loo, $100 per looo Daybreak Lawson or Melody, $6 per too, $50 per looo White Lawson, $5 per i«>, $25 per looo Winners of 22 first prizes this season, Chicago Carnation Co., Our stock is clean and healthy. A. T. PYFER, Manager Joliet, III. SAVE YOUR SPLIT CARNATIONS 1 I do ■ Tium ■ The BAUR CLIP and PLIER il in a Businesslike manner at a minimum of time nni expense Saves Lots of Money. Inexpensive, Instantaneouslv Applied and Practically Invisible. The cl ps are made of gal- vanized wire and are colored green just the color of the calyx and can hardly be detected. PLIER $3.00 1000 CLIPS $1.00 Postage Prepaid. TRADE ISIBLE 2g t NVISIBLE MARK Thoroughly UP-TO- DATE in every par ticular. All the leadingdeal- ers in Florists' ^up= plies, or direct from BAUR FLORAL CO SAVE YOUR PINKS Vietore splitting. Don't try to patch theiri up with wires. That would do in the 19th but not the 2>th century. Use the n. & D. Artificial Calyx. SI "I per lOu : S15-00 per KiiHi. Senil l r^rvE^ New Pink Carnation for I907 Color — A peculiar shade of Invely pink, with a faint yellowish cast; several sh ides lighter than the Lawson. Unlike most Pinks, the brighest sun does not injure the color. Size — 3 to 4 inches in diameter when estab- lished. Odor— Pleasing, but not strong. Stems — Invariably strong, but always gracefu , ranging from 12 to 30 inches during the season. Habit, etc.— A very quick, activegrower, making specimen |. lants in a short time, even from late cuttings. On account of its rapid growth, requi es supporting verv soon alter benching. Gets away rapidly, blooms early and gives long stems ri 'ht from the start. Productiveness -Podieious is the best word we know of to use here. It is the most incessant bloomer early ^ nd late, we have ever grown. Stuck limited. Delivery Januaiy 5ih to IQth and later. Price $12.00 per 100, $100.00 per 1000 THE H. WEBER & SONS CO.. Oakland, Md. DON'T Be Afraid To Invest In ROSE PINK ENCHANTRESS It is both free and "fancy"— a sure money-maker. Price $7.00 per 100; $60 per lOOO Delivery January and later. Write for Descriptive Circular. S. S. SKIDELSKY 824 No. 24th Street, Philadelphia CARNATIONS THE BEST rooted cuttings of the following varie- ties, viz: — Pink Lawson, Red Lawson, Var. Lawson, White Lawson, Enchantress. Harry Fenn. Genevieve Lord, L. Ifanmann. Plants ready January 15th. Plants clean; healthy and free from rust. Prices right. Address A.W.WILLIAMS - Highland, N. V. DEBUTANTE The most profitable light pink Carnation. Tested Four Years $10.00 per 100. Delivery begins Jan. r. J. W. HOWARD - Somerville, Mass. 156 HORTICULTURi: February 9, 1907 IMPERIAL and PINK IMPERIAL CARNATIONS You Cannot Afford to be Without these Two Excellent Varieties Price $12.00 per 100 ; $100.00 per 1000, 250 at 1000 rates, a discount allowed when cash accompanies the order A. J. GUTTMAN, The Wliolesale Florist of New York 43 WEST 28TH STREET JOHN £*. HAINES, BETHLEHEM, PA. Carnations Rooted Cuttings, A Mo. 1 Stock, that will give the best of satisfaction Per 1011 $6 00 Helen Qoddard Robert Craig Victory Lieut. Peary Lady liountiful Bnchantress Lawson Wliite Lawson Harry Fenn Queen Caidinal Flamingo Eclipse Jno. e. Haines Lawson White Red Sport Boston Market Variegated Imperial Pink Imperial S.OO 5 00 3 SO 3 00 2. SO 2 00 250 2.50 2.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 5 00 2.50 3.50 1.75 12 00 12.00 Per lono $50.00 4S.0O 45.00 30 00 25.00 20.00 15.00 20.00 20.00 15 00 25 00 25.00 25.00 45 ft Explorateur Crampbell. 55^ ft- Flamingo. 4^2 ft lOU , $2 00 . 2 25 . 2 no . 3 00 . 2 25 . 2 00 . 2 00 1000 $17 50 20 00 17 60 27 BO 20 00 17 50 17 50 PINK CANNAS L. Palry. 4K ft 2 00 Martha Washington. 3H ft. . . . 2 (H) Mile. Herat. 4H ft 2 25 Paul Marquant. 4>4 ft 1 76 ORANGE CANNAS Admiral Avellan. \% ft. J. D. Cabos. 4^ ft. . . President Cleveland. 4 ft. Queen of Holland. ■ Secretary Chabanne. 4 ft. 1 7.-. 2 00 3 00 2 75 2 00 COLD EDCED CANNAS Mad. Crozy. 3!4 ft 2 75 Queen Charlotte. 4 ft 2 75 Souv. de A. Crozy. 4 ft 2 75 YELLOW CANNAS Buttercup. 3H ft ■> .50 Comte de Bouchard. 4^ ft. .2 75 Florence Vaughan. 5 ft 2 00 L. E. Bailey. 4H ft 2 00 WHITE CANNAS Alsace. 354 ft 2 00 Peachblow. 3 ft 1 75 BRONZE CANNAS Black Beauty. 5 ft 6 00 David Harum. 3)i ft 3 25 Egandale. 4 ft 3 25 Grand Rouge. 8 ft 1 75 Musafolia. 8 ft 2 75 Robusta, 6 to 8 ft 175 Shenandoah. 6 ft 2 2.^> ORCHID CANNAS Allemannia. 4 tn 5 ft 2 25 Austria. 5 ft 1 75 Italia. 4H ft 3 25 Kronus. 5 ft 2 75 Mrs. Kate Gray. 6 ft 2 75 Pennsylvania. 5 ft 2 25 King Humbert. 4 ft. . . .12 $2, 15 00 Full descriptions of above and fifty other varieties of Carinas mailed tree. ELEPHANT EARS (Caiadium Escuientum ) All sound and with eyes. 6 — 8 Inches in Circumference 1 50 10 00 8 — 10 •■ ■■ ■■ .. 3 50 3D 00 10 - 12 •■ ■• '• . . 5 .50 50 00 12 " and up " . 10 00 90 00 ARTHUR T.BODOINGTON 342 W. 14th St., New York MeLtion the Horticulture when writing. Look througli tlie Buyers' Directory and Ready Reference Guide. You will find some good offers there also. 17 50 17 50 20 00 15 00 15 00 17 BO 27 50 25 00 17 50 25 00 25 00 25 00 50 OC 25 00 17 50 17 BO 17 BO 15 00 60 00 30 00 30 00 15 00 25 00 15 00 It 00 18 00 15 00 IH 00 25 00 25 00 20 00 February 9, 1907 HORTICULTURE 157 Dosoris Dosoris, Glen Cove, L. I., N. Y. — the home of the late C. A. Dana, once editor and proprietor of the New York Sun — is a name connected with my earliest im- pressions of American horticulture. I used to read Mr. Falcpner's articles in the English gardening papers and my intentions were to visit the place on the first oppor- tunity. It may seem strange that I should have put oS doing so until after a residence in the United States of nearly a quarter of a century. I had, however, heard that, since the elder Dana's death, it had "run down," and this I off^r as an excuse poor though it be, for not visiting the place before. This autumn I planned a trip to New York to study horticulture in the neighbor- hood of the country's metropolis, and "took in Dosoris." Interest here has been given a new lease. Mr. Paul Dana, the veteran publisher's son, has made it his sum- mer home. Though it has been divided, and is now the home of two families, for horticultural purposes it is one. Primarily I went to study coniferous trees and shrubs. It is plain that the small strip of water — the Sound — separating .Long Island from the mainland, makes a great difference in its climate. All insular evergreens — where the test of hardiness and general well-being depends upon congenial conditions as to moisture and freedom from extremes — do well here. Conditions of soil are of secondary importance, conse- quently we find a number, which fail, or do poorly with us, that succeed here. All the things we can grow at Wellesley do well, and more too. PAati! by fohn F. Johnilon Abies Pinsapo Dana Island — Helgbt 25 feet. Photc: l-y John F. Johniton PiCEA MOEINDA Dana Island — Height 40 feet. The place has an additional interest to me, because the late H. H. Hunnewell, the elder Dana, and Prof. Sargent were very great friends, and in days gone by — 20 or 30 years ago — whenever any new thing in the coniferous line was introduced, each gentleman's place was sure to get some specimens for trial, with the result that we have duplicated here many of our Wellesley trees and shrubs. Parsons' nursery was in full swing at that time. Mr. Trumpey was in charge. He and Jackson Dawson are in a class by themselves. I fear ■we shall never meet their like again. As craftsmen, each is peerless in his time. The result of Trumpey's work was sure to find a home at these places. From Parsons came the Japanese yew Taxus cuspidata, and its variety, brevifolia, now becomes famous twenty-five years after introduction. It is one of the mysteries of the age that these grand hardy yews are so little known. They were probably sent by Hogg to Parsons, and the first plants introduced were grafted upon T. baccata. We have many large plants of both the type and its variety, but ours are exceeded in size by those at Dosoris. For what reason, we cannot tell, but the plants at Dosoris, of the tj'pe, carry a leader, and assume an oval, tree-like form. None of ours have done this. All are spreading and flat-topped. The dwarf form produces seeds freely, and from this source we shall some day have a large supply and some varia- tion in form. Seedlings are already coming up in the neighborhood of the larger plants, and very interesting 158 HORTloolTURi: February 9, 1907 at they are. There is an unnamed variety of baccata, a very handsome plant, and very hardy, probably the same as one at Wellesley. Also, T. baccata striata, probably the most distinct and hardiest of all the baccata forms, excepting, perhaps, the golden-leaved. Also T. baccata Dorastoni, a very handsome drooping variety, and T. repanda, of similar habit. Dosoris, I should say, is about the northern limit of the English yew T. baccata; they will live at Wellesley, and some thrive fairly well, but are occasionally winter-killed. Wellingtonia gigantea is entirely out of consideration Wellesley. Even here it lives in a dubious way. I was surprised, however, to learn that it does well with Ellwanger & Barry at Eochester, New York. Crypto- meria japonica makes a beautiful columnar specimen; C. j. var. Lobbi, neatly pyramidal. The last named is said to be hardier. Of Pinus exeelsa, there are several large specimens; some also of Pinus ayacahuite. That the last named is true, is doubted by one very good authority. Nevertheless, it is different from the typical P. exeelsa. Pinus Lambertiana also, one of our doubt- ful ones which has existed precariously at Wellesley for 30 years, is at Dosoris a fine tree. There is a very handsome specimen of Picea Smithiana (morinda) — probably the finest on this continent, and the most beautiful of all— with long needles, and drooping branches. At Wellesley it lives — that is all. Abies Pinsapo makes a handsome specimen. Cedrus atlanticus was a pleasant surprise to us. We had seen very fine trees in England last summer. It has been tried at Wellesley, but will not live. There are trees at Dosoris 50 feet" high. The Atlas cedar is a distinctly beautiful evergreen, in green and blue varie- ties, of open and somewhat irregular habit varying the monotony of pyramidal evergreen like firs and spruces. Other evergreens — hardy with us — are Abies Veitchii, A. brachyphylla, A. concolor, A. cilicica, A. pectinata, A. sachalineuse, Picea polita, P. orientalis, Pinus flex- ilis, Pinus pungens, and some commoner types. Boxes (Buxus) do exceedingly well. We had several large specimens at Wellesley, until a few years ago. Two severe winters finished all but a few in sheltered places. The summer house is completely covered with Wistaria sinensis. Nothing could be more successful for arbor work. It has done its work well — too well — threatening, in the near future, to pull the house down. Schizophragma hydrangeoides has climbed to the top of a tree. It is less common than the climlung hyflrangea — Hydrangea petiolaris. Corylopsis pauciflora and C. spicata are two very pretty early-flowering shrubs. Halesia tetraptera and H. diptera are both large and beautiful specimens; they are especially valuable on account of the varying times of blooming — one follows the other nicely. Magnolias are well represented: M. hypoleuca — white flowers and scarlet filaments, very beautiful; M. Watsoni, another beautiful species, with sweet scented flowers; M. macrophylla, large both in leaf and flower; If. Halleana, a shrubby kind with starry white flowers in early spring; the beautiful native, M. glauca ; M. Kobus, and some other commoner kinds. The able and efficient superintendent, Mr. Johnston, has made some very fine pictures of the magnolias at Dosoris which it is hoped will be published, together with cultural notes in the near future. The Pear Blight The days of the Bartlett pear seem numbered. Cal- ifornia, the State to hold out the longest in the suc- cessful and profitable culture of this delicious fruit, is fast losing ground before the ravages of the dreaded pear blight. A number of the middle California valleys famous for their pears are completely wiped out. The effort to save the trees that are left is being concentrated in the northern counties, where the disease has not gone the limit. Even here the conditions are bad. The past year was a very favorable one for the blight. Late heavy, frequent rains caused the blossoming to extend over a long period and induced a soft green, watery growth with the production of many suckers, just the thing for blight infection. Failure to frequently remove the suckers gave the blight a chance to get into the trunks and roots of the trees and there are a number of orchards badly off in this respect. As surgery is the only method of getting rid of the blight, the cutting away of a large portion of the root and the cleaning of the trunk entails an enor- mous amount of work and the expenditure of consid- erable money. So profitable has the crop been, how- ever, that many orchardists are doing just this thing in order to prolong the life of their orchards if they can- not eventually save them. If badly gone the tree must be grubbed up; otherwise there is a fighting chance. The United States government has seven men in the field and the California Agricultural Experiment Sta- tion has five or six out, all of whom are worldng on this proposition giving all their time to the farmers, sho^\ang them how to recognize the blight and training them in the proper methods of eradication. It means an immense amount of work and the final outcome is an open question. The Californian is not used to insect and fungus ravages — although he thinks he is — and he loses heart very easily. To check and hold one's own against the blight re- quires very careful, conscientious work and fully as important, co-operation on the part of all the growers. This is hard to obtain for laziness, ignorance and care- lessness must be fought against here as elsewhere. The worst danger spots are the little backyard orchards, all of which it is impossible to find. These are bad centers from which reinfection will start. Unless everyone takes hold the Bartlett is doomed and that is why I- write "the days of the Bartlett pear seem numbered." General co-operation is difficult and practically impos- sible to obtain. A ray of hope filters through in the belief that the vitality of the bacillus is lessening — certain observa- tions in the Vaca, Napa and Suisun valleys leading to this conclusion. If it is true that the blight is dying out it is the man that can tide over his orchard until the crisis is passed who will win out. He will find a market and a good one. a^ February 9, 1907 HORTICULTURE 159 More About the Proposed Boiler Inspection Law • Wishing to get more complete information on the subject on which I wrote last week I addressed a letter to Mr. C. E. Roberts of the Hartford Steam Boiler Insurance Co., asking whether, if the proposed law should go into effect, it would be permissible for mar- ket gardeners, farmers or florists to install "lap seam" steam boilers or to retain such where same are already in use; also whether we should be obliged to employ night firemen or whether this could be avoided by taking out an insurance policy; whether the use of a boiler to generate steam for pumping water, the valves to the houses being closed, or the iTse of a spare heating boiler for this purpose would constitute same power boilers, etc. I received the following reply: Mr. R. T. McGorum, Natick, Mass. Dear Sir: — Your valued favor of January 30th re- ceived. I wish that I were able to reply directly to your inquiry. There are at least four, if not more, 'amend- ments to the State law regarding the inspection of boil- ers. Which of those will pass, of course, we are un- able to say. When the laws have been passed they will have to be examined and interpreted, but, in general, will say that we do not anticipate a change that would serious- ly affect boilers such as you use. We should expect, how- ever, even if greenhouse boilers were exempted, if they were used for pumping they would come under the head of power boilers; and, in that case, you would require a li- censed fireman, perhaps under a special license, under a regular full-licensed engineer. In these matters, however, we could not anticipate what position the State offlcialf would take or what their interpretation of the law would be. We would say, however, that we do not look forward to anything that would seriously hamper or change mat- ters, so far as your boilers are concerned, but as yet we are as much in the dark as to the outcome as you are. We trust that the steam users will be well protected undei the law, whether for heating or power purposes, by the pas- sage of a conservative measure. Yours respectfully, C. E. ROBERTS, Manager. It seems strange that in the bill under consideration it is proposed to take us out of the exempted class, but admit to that class boilers under the periodically guar- anteed inspection of companies which have complied, with the laws of the commonwealth, and, further, to substitute a minimum of "three-horse power" for "eight-horse power." Does the State feel obliged to make laws to keep up the business of the insurance companies? If not, then why these changes? We are told in the above letter that if we run a pump we must have a fireman with a special license, under a regular full-licensed engineer ; that's rich, isn't it ! Most of us have started from a small beginning and some of us are in the small class yet. I look after my boilers myself, except at night, as I always have done and, when we get weather, run a little pump for manure water, and many florists do the same. We can take a pump to pieces and put it together again if occasion requires, but, could we get an engineer's license of the class mentioned? T think the florists that could do it could be easily counted. For the privilege of using a pump once a week are we to employ two exti'a men, for perhaps two hours' work weekly? Pressure for greenhouse lieating rarely exceeds 10 lbs., the safety valve set to blow off at perhaps 2 pounds higher. Is there any danger of explosion? Florists are usually situated in isolated places, where the risk, even under high pressure, would be very small. ■'Motor road vehicles" are left on the exempted list. In these steam cars a pressure from 200 to 400 pounds of steam is carried and a pump running all the time. These are allowed anywhere on the streets amongst crowds of people. I wonder why they were left on the exempted list and we taken. It will be noted from the above letter that there are four or more inspection bills in the process of hatching. We are having a hard enough time this winter trying to get flowers under bad weather conditions without being saddled with extra burdens to be added to our already increased expenses, and decreased incomes ! Gillenia trifoliata^ Moench This plant belongs to the natural order Eosacese in which several families since ages ago have been cul- tivated. Genera and species within this order are still in use in our parks and in our gardens, not alone for their economical value but also for their embellishment. It is to one of those I wish to call the readers' atten- lion, our native Gillenia (India Physic or Bowman's Root). If it was as well known by garden cultivators as it has been given names by botanists we would see it more commonly cultivated. Known as Spiraea trifoli- ata, L., it was first cultivated in England in 1758 by Mr. Miller. Ulmaria major trifolia, Ulmaria virgini- ana trifolia, and Porteranthus trifoliatus are also names with which it has been honored. It well deserves with right the honor to be more widely cultivated. With its pinkish-white flowers in a loose panicled corymb and its fine incised foliage, it will fill its place in the border with gracefulness and elegance, and as a cutflower, few of the hardy perennials will excel it. The writer of these lines saw in Horticultural Hall, Boston, last sum- mer a vase of this plant, and it was the most pleasing and attractive in that of genera well represented, staged collection. Its culture is not difficult and grown to per- fection "it certainly is a most delectable plant," as was the opinion of an early writer. It thrives best in a moist peaty soil and half-shaded situation. Propaga- tion in spring by parting the roots or by seeds sown as soon as ripe. "iJdt^ 160 HORTICULTURE February 9, 1907 HORTICULTURE VOL. V FEBRUARY 9, 1907 NO. 6 PUBLISHED WEEKLY BY HORTICULTURE PUBLISHING CO. II Hamilton Place, Boston, Mass. Telephone, Oxford 292 WM. J. STEWART, Editor and Manager SUBSCRIPTION PRICE Ooe Year, in advance, $1.00; To Foreign Countries, 2.00: Single Copies, 05. ADVERTISING RATES Per Inch, 30 inches to page $1.00. Discounts on Contracts for consecutive insertions, as follows: One month (4 times) 5 per cent. : three months (13 times) 10 per cent. : six months (26 times) 20 per cent. ; or.e year (52 times) 30 per cent. Page and half page spaces, special rates on application. COPYRIGHT, 1907, BY HORTICULTURE PUB. CO. Entered as second-class matter December 8, 1904, at the Post Office at Boston, Mass. under the Act of Congress of March 3, 1879. CONTENTS FRONTISPIECE— Colorado Blue Spruce DOSORIS— T. D. Hatfield— Illustrated 157 THE PEAR BLIGHT— R. L. Adams 158 MORE ABOUT BOILER INSPECTION— R. T. Mc- Gorum 158 GILLENIA TRIFOLIATA, MOENCH— Carl Blomberg 159 A PLEA FOR FENCES— George Moore 161 NEWS OF THE CLUBS AND SOCIETIES Florist Club of Philadelphia — Tarrytown Hor- ticultural Society— Society of Southern Florists Dutchess County Horticultural Society — Nassau County Horticultural Society — Lenox Horticul- tural Society — North Shore Horticultural So- ciety 162 WHOLESOME CHESTNUTS 163 PREPARING FOR THE JAMESTOWN EXHIBI- TION—Thos. L. Brown 163 GREENHOUSE CONSTRUCTION— R. O. King- Illustrated 164 SEED TRADE 16'? Seed Catalogues Received 168 CUT FLOWER MARKET REPORTS Boston, Buffalo, Cincinnati, Columbus, Indian- apolis. Louisville, New York, Philadelphia 175 SODA IN ITS RELATION TO PLANT GROWTH —Prof. Wheeler 181 MISCELLANEOUS "The Goose and the Golden Eggs" 162 Propagation of Lorraine Begonia — T. Roland.. 163 Personal ■ 163 Publication Received 167 Catalogues Received 170 New York Plant Notes 170 News Notes 172 Movements of Gardeners 172 Obituary 172 Philadelphia Notes 173 Business. Changes 173 Greenhouses Building or Contemplated 182 California Notes 182 List of Patents 182 Our news coluinns convey the grati- The Jamestown lying information that the promise Exposition of greater horticultural efficiency in tlie laying out and adornment of the Jamestown Expcsition grounds tlian was the case at any one of the previous fairs, is being fulfilled. Th? .men selected for this work and the early beginning which was made gave good assurance at the outset that former mistakes in this direction were not to be repeated and that good judgment and excellent taste might be looked for in the management of the horticultural department and the general landscape work. It is a question whether the A suggestion American Carnation Society to the Carnation Society might not with wisdom ex- tend the time of their annual convention to three days instead of limiting it to two as has been the custom. The first day could then be given over entirely to the exhibition feature, thus giving the exhibitors time to stage their flowers properly, and visitors abundant time to inspect and confer. The opening session could be held on the morning of the second day and the secretary relieved of the necessity of trying to do, half a dozen important things all at once. The flowers, keeping as well as they have in the two last exhibitions, would hold in presentable shape until the third day. There are many excellent reasons for the extension and we can think of none against it. We hope the matter will be given consideration by the executive officers of the society at the proper time. The scarcity of flowers of the Some results varieties most largely in de- of the flower scarcity mand during the mid-winter season, which has prevailed over since December, has produced some results worth noting. Prices have held steadily high — on first thought, a not unhealthy symptom, but it has been demonstrated to the satisfaction of many observant dealers that purchasing has been materially curtailed in consequence. Bulbous stock such as tulips, daffodils and freesias has found appreciative buyers tliis season to a much greater extent than would have been the case liad good roses and carnations been available at the prices of previous years. Growers of flowering plants have also enjoyed a demand beyond what was antici- pated and this is attributed to the stringency above noted. One branch of the industry which has, for sim- ilar reasons, attained much prominence, has been the forcing of sjiring-flowering shrubs and this is one of the most gratifying features of the situation, stimulat- ing, as it does, greater public appreciation for this material with its almost unlimited possibilities in artis- tic decorative effect. Regardless of what may have brought it about it will be generally agreed that this is progress in a promising direction, for any addition to the standard variety of flowers for general use should at all times be welcome. Bill 23,031, introduced in the House of Legislation Eepresentatives on January 28, by Mr. against seed Hepburn of Iowa, prohibits the shipment adulteration or receipt, interstate or foreign, of all seed containing dead seed or other ma- terial reducing its value for seeding purposes. It pro- February 9, 1907 HORTICUl^TURi: 161 vides that all packages of seed shall be bramlcil with the names and proiDortions of everything contained therein, also the name of the state or country in which it was raised and prescribes a severe penalty for false lalielling. An attempt is made to define the distinction between "mixed" and "advdterated" seeds and seed deal- ers found ^rith adulterated stocks in their possession are iirotected against punishment if they can show a war- ranty as to the purity of the seed, signed by the whole- saler from whom same was purchased. The Seci-etary of Agriculture is given full jurisdiction and all exam- inations and tests shall be under the supervision of the Bureau (if Plant Industry. On request of the Secretary (if Agriculture the Secretary of tl)o Treasury shall sup- ply samples' of seeds as imported and may refuse entry to any found not up to standar(:l. All seed condemned under the provisions of the act shall be destroyed or sold and the proceeds turned into the U. S. treasury; in other words, confiscated. The seed trade will do well to watch closely the progress of this bill. Legislation of this sort is popular at the present time and this effort is undoubtedly well-meant but, unless well scrutinized and carefully drawn, under the counsel of those thor- oughly acquainted with the business which it seeks to regulate may reach far beyond its ostensible purpose and inflict injury never contemplated by its advocates. Fairness demands that its purpose be explicit and its pro\asions plainly adapted thereto — something which, as it a|ipoars to us on a first perusal, is not apparent in the bill in its present form. Tt has often been asserted that the fanners and others are influenced by cheapness rather than quality in purchasing and are unwilling to ]3ay the price for first-grade agricultural seeds. We doubt very much if this is true. It should be remem- bered that the greater part of the grass and clover seeds reaches the consumer, not through the medium of the seedsman but of the country grocer who does not under- stand the seed business and cannot realize to the extent that the intelligent farmer can. the importance of hav- ing clean seed even at a little higher figure than the price of an impure mixture. As to the farmer who is deficient in this respect his perceptions might be effectu- ally brightened up by the addition of a clause providing for seed inspection in the field as well as in the bins as pertinently suggested by Mr. O'Mara at the Senate com- mittee hearing on the free seed appropriation last year. A Plea for Fences Let Horticulture Work for You If you have anything to sell to florists, gardeners, park superintendents, seedsmen, let this paper sell it for you. It reaches thousands of good buyers once a week and the cost is oul\' a trifle. Tell your story in Hokticulture's advertising columns, for it will get into good company and the best people in the profession will surely see it and read it. :\lr. Editor:— This is rather a bold heading after the two alile letters from Mr. Cameron and Mr. Finlayson which have recently appeared in your increasingly val- uable periodical. 1 by no means wish to detract from the gardener's responsibilities and duties connected therewith ; of course, these to the head gardener extend over the whole horticultural establishment, and if he sees any improvement which can be effected to the land- scape which the landscape gardener has overlooked, he will do well to point it out to his employer and with his approval make the cliange. A clever plantsman, florist or pomologist is not a full-fledged gardener, it is true, but their articles if they can show practice to bear out their theories, are always useful and acceptable reading. There are two sides to every (|uestion but each is capable of certain modifications. I quite agree with bdth your correspondents that fences are lurking places for insect embryos and fun- gous spores, but I do not see that this is of all the con- sequence that is attributed to it, provided the fences are of the right sorts and are kept clipped neatly twice a year and the borders they occupy perfectly free from weeds. To the total exclusion of fences under all cir- cumstances I take objection. As to uniformity I must admit that in city suburbs it is pleasing, but I have not quite gotten over the idea that every man's house is his castle; not that it is any longer necessary to defend it with moat and fortrfess, but a boundary line of some well-grown and well-kept fence of a dwarf grow- ing shrub which will stand the winter's cold gives an idea of individual ownership and makes a man feel his independence, and says tacitly to a disagreeable neighbor (and we cannot all be agreeable yet) "So far shalt thou come and no farther." For an outside fence nothing can beat the Japanese privet. If kept bushy by semi- annual clipping and grown about four feet high and two and a half feet through, it will be a good defence against any stray cattle and impervious to smaller ani- mals ; besides which it makes the estate look as if some one owned it as well as the town. Utniformity is good in the immediate suburbs of cities, but when we get away into the hamlet and vil- lage, diversity of buildings, gardens, and fences, always supposing all are well taken care of, constitute their chief charm. Let us not repudiate the use of fences by wholesale, and in our efforts to do away with objectionable ones strip our lawns and gardens of every semblance of fence until our villas and cottages are dotted about a common, with here and there a shrub or flower bed to rescue the monotony of the scene. I suppose our go-ahead friends in the profession will think me antiquated but if they made a tour of the counties of Old England where the sweetbrier exhales its fragrance to the breeze, the haw- thorn- and holly shine with their berries of scarlet and the wild honeysuckle and clematis add their beauties to the delights I may bo excused for my old-fashioned ideas. .#^ 162 HORTICULTURi: February 9, 1907 NEWS OF THE CLUBS AND SOCIETIES FLORIST CLUB OF PHILADEL- PHIA. The meetiug of this club on Tues- day, 5th inst, was large and enthusias- tic. Carnations were the special topic and feature. John E. Haines gave a very interesting paper on his experi- ences with this flower and was fol- lowed by Edward A. Stroud and others, who told of their recent ex- periences at the Toronto meeting. W. A. Manda made some interesting re- marks and our western friend, J. A. Valentine, added his quota to the sym- posium. Among the exhibits were En- chantress, Beacon and a fine white from Strafford Flower Farms; five vases of seedlings from Winona Carna- tion Gardens, among which appeared a fragrant Enchantress and a fringed ditto, the latter showing evidence of being a very good keeper; a pink seed- ling from W. A. Manda, a light pink and a Lawsoa pink from John Kuhn, _ the former being a very pleasing color and likely to be heard from; a vase of ■ pink and variegated Imperial from John E. Haines showing their grand stems and large flowers in perfection; also a vase of very good Victory from the same; a variegated seedling from Harry P. Potter, and last but not least a splendid vase of Mabelle from H. Weber & Son, Oakland, the latter showing up grandly, proving easily the feature of the evening. Routine mat- ters were dispatched in a very satis- factory manner, most of the commit- tees reporting good work achieved as well under way. About fifteen new members were proposed, only one of which belonged to the associate class. If Mr. Pennock's tenure in the presi- dency keeps the pace like his first quarter it will be Philadelphia's ban- ner year. Sam Batchelor exhibited a vase of lovely light pink Bougainvillea and a grand vase of Enchantress. TARRYTOWN HORTICULTURAL ' SOCIETY. The regular meeting of the society was held on January 29, president Howard Nichols in the chair. A lot of fine cyclamens were on exhibition. Joseph Bradley, gardener for Mr. Sidenburgh, of Hastings, won the prize with three excellent yearling plants. Two of the essays on vegetables by Geo. Standen and C. Newton, that were in competition for the Peter Hender- son prize at the fall show were read, and a lively discussion followed. Resolutions of sympathy and regret were read and adopted on the death of Mr. John Egan, one of the charter members of the society. Mr. Egan was one of the pioneers, and one of the most able gardeners in this section. For many years he had charge of the Gurney estate at Irvington, but lat- terly conducted a florist business in Tarrytown. He was one of the best grape growers in his day and his name was well associated with the production of many things first-class in floriculture. Also, resolutions of condolence to Claude Wilson, Dobb's Perry, on the dearth of bis son. were adopted. Howard Nichols offers a prize for the best twelve roses other than American Beauty for the Februarv meeting. NEW JERSEY FLORICULTURAL SOCIETY. The regular monthly meeting and annual smoker of the New Jersey Floricultural Society was held on February 1. The evening was a social one for the members and their friends, and was interspersed with music and short addresses by Robert Barry, J. Austin Shaw, Neil Campbell, and William F. Ross. Carnation Winsor was shown by F. R. Pierson Co., and was received with special favor. Its color under the electric light is partic- ularly pleasing from a decorative standpoint and its form and substance improve as the season advances, this being its third appearance before the society. Three vases of choice orchids were shown by Julius Roehrs Co., and . seedling carnations by Henry Horn- acker, a grower of East Orange. From the neighboring estates came the almost perfectly grown Euphorbia Jacquinaeflora of Peter Duff; a speci- men Cattleya Sehroderae from Sydney & Austin Colgate, grown by William Reid, and hyacinths in good form and color from Charles Hathaway, grown by Max Schneider; their extraordinary size was laid by the grower to his treatment of planting as soon as re- ceived in August and burying; bring- ing them out gradually from cellar to forcing heat, which last was accom- plished in about six weeks in a moder- ately cool house. JOS. B. DAVIS. SOCIETY OF SOUTHERN FLOR- ISTS. The program for the meeting of this Society to be held at New Orleans, on February 14, 15, 16, is as follows: Address of welcome by Mayor Behrman; teply by Prof. Stubbs; papers on "Chry- sautliemums Growing in the South," F. P. Davis, Mobile, Ala.; ••Profitable Orchids for tlie Florist," J. A. Newsham; "Paclslng, Sliipping and Express Rates," C. W. Eieti- ling; ••Rose Growing Under Glass," R. Lociierbie; •'Wliat the South Can Grow for Northern Mariiets," W. R. Wichers, Gretna, La.; '•Injurious Insects and Remedies," Prof. Newell; "Experience With Carnations in Alabama," W. T. Patterson, Jr., of Montgomery; "Elementary Horticulture in the Public Schools," E. Baker; "The Needs of the Retail Trade In the South," C. Eble A banquet to the visiting florists will be the closing feature. DUTCHESS COUNTY HORTICUL- TURAL SOCIETY. The annual meeting of this society was held at Poughkeepsie, N. Y., on January .30, the following officers being elected for the ensuing year; Presi- dent, C. J. Reynolds; vice-president, Jas. Blair; treasurer, Geo. W. Sweet; secretary, N, Harold Cottam. Wm. Saltford gave an interesting talk on his visit to the A. C. S. convention at Toronto. It was decided to hold a carnation meeting February 24 N. HAROLD COTTAM, Sec'y. NASSAU COUNTY HORTICULTUR- AL SOCIETY. Oflicers were elected at the annual meeting at Glen Cove, N. ¥., in Janu- ary as follows: President, Alexander Mackenzie; vice-president, H. F. Meyer; secretary, J. p. Johnston; corresponding secretary, J. W. Everett; treasurer, R. J. Brown. LENOX HORTICULTURAL SO- CIETY. The regular meeting of the Lenox Horticultural Society was held Satur- day, Feb. 2, President F. Heeremans in the chair. George H. Instone was elected secretary to succeed George Foulsham, who has gone to Savannah, Ga., to become superintendent of Mr. Shotter's estate. New carnations were exhibited by the P. R. Pierson Co. Among them were White Enchantress, Wintor, Melody and Miss Helen Gould, all of which were very fine. A di- ploma was awarded to each. The seventh annual dinner was held in the Curtis Hotel directly after the meeting. One hundred were present, and it was the best dinner the society has ever had. The souvenir menu card was done in red, the front cover having the seal of the society. After the dinner. President Frederick Heere- mans read the opening address. Upon its completion he introduced A. H. Wingett, a former president, as toast- master, whose presentation of the dif- ferent speakers was characterized by aptness and appreciation of what the occasion demanded. Among the many speakers were Messrs. A. MacConachie, E. Jenkins of Lenox, John H. Star- buck of Pittsfield, A. T. Treadway of Stockbridge, Frank E. Pierson and Jo- seph HoUister of Pittsfield, Selectman Eustace Jacques, Editor White of Lee, cx-Selectman Richard Stanley, John K. Farquhar of Boston, Jas. T. Scott of New York, W. D. Curtis, proprietor of the hotel, and A. J. Loveless, presi- dent of the Chrysanthemum Society of America. Toasts were drunk to the society, the town of Lenox, Mr. Love- less, Toastmaster Wingett, the guests, the press, and Mr. Curtis. Excellent vocal selections were given during' the evening by talented artists. A special meeting of tne society was held Jan. 30, when it was unanimous- ly voted to hold the annual ball on Feb. 11. JOSEPH TANSEY, Assistant Secretary. NORTH SHORE HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY. This society held its regular meeting February 1st, President McGregor in the chair. The subject for discussion was "Annuals," continued from the last meeting. The 190G entertainment committee closed their duties by pro- viding music and refreshments for the evening. Messrs. Menken, Dodge and Morrison were appointed to succeed the old committee. The schedule for 1907 has been issued and distributed. The rose show will be held June 26 and 27; the summer show August 28 and 29. wM. TILL. THE 'GOOSE AND THE GOLDEN EGGS." Washington, Jan. 29. — This being the birthday of William McKinley, was "Carnation Day" at the Capitol. The demand for the flower was great, and the florists put up the price. A num- ber of legislators paid 25 cents for a single carnation and some could not get them at all.— New York Times, February 9, 1907 HORTICULTURE 163 WHOLESOME CHESTNUTS. If sufficient heat cannot be main- tained uninterruptedly in tlie house or that part intended for gardenias, It will be better to leave the gardenias in the pots yet a while, and In the event of a shift being absolutely neces- sary, and as it is presumed the plants are now in 3 or 3 1-2 in. pots, put them into 4 in. pots and keep them growing. If last year's gardenia plants still in benches are vigorous and in good all- round condition, but are crowded, try the experiment of taking every other one out, leaving the remaining ones for summer flowering. Of course it will be necessary to renovate the soil in the bench. Where it is required to have Ameri- can Beauty roses for summer and the plants are put in every year, It will be well to make preparations very soon in the way of getting the benches ready and good soil for the reception of the plants, and what is perhaps of as much importance as anything else is to make sure of getting good healthy stock to plant. It is poor economy to make cheapness the first consideration v/hen ordering plants; better be on the safe side and order the best from con- cerns sending out no other but the best, then the chances are that when the plants come to hand you will not have to shrink from poor, sickly stock discolored with hereditary spots. Fuchsias are again coming into favor. Put in as soon as you have a chance all the cuttings you see; keep them shifted and growing, and by early sum- mer you will have a nice lot of orna- mental as well as salable stock. Salvias are satisfactory in most cases from seed if grown along in the prop- er way, but are not satisfactory it they are simply transplanted from the seed pans into flats and left there to crowd each other into weak, spindly things. After the seedlings are fit to handle it will do well enough to transplant them into flats: in fact, I prefer doing that; then when they show- any sign of crowding, pot them into small pots, re- potting them afterwards as they may require it, until they ar* in 3 1-2 or 4 in. pots, stopping them occasionally to get them bushy, but always early enough so that it will not have to be done when they should be in flower. Vincas are of little use if they are not of some length. Keep them grow- ing as much as you can; if they are now in as large pots as you can give them and these are filled with roots, feed them occasionally but regularly with liquid manure. Geraniums will now be in 2 in. pots and ready in many cases for 3 in. pots. Now is the time to lay the foundation for stocky plants; good potting soil is a help to that end, and so also will be the process of pinching the tops of all that are at present of lanky growth and later on of all that show a ten- dency in the same direction. Keep shifting the plants about as often as possible, and each time stir the soil on the surface of the pots. Do every- thing possible to encourage the plants to grow robust and capable of throw- ing up good trusses of bloom to tempt buyers, otherwise you need not expect to compete successfully with others who are willing to do what is neces- sary to produce acceptable goods. It is early enough yet to begin propa- gating coleus, and it is a question in my mind, although I am pretty well decided on it, whether or not it pays the ordinary grower of plants for sale to bother with the cuttings at all, when these can be had in splendid con- dition and are offered at a low figure by firms having special facilities for handling them in immense quantities. This question is equally pertinent in relation to many other things besides coleus. The sage who objects to the remark that "it is better to be too early than too late," and is satisfied that dirty sand and old sand, if I may use the term, is just as good as clean, fresh sand for propagating purposes is too late; that kind of advice might have done about the time when Old Mother O'Leary's cow made her famous kick. If a man is a little early with cuttings or seedlings there is some hope for him, but if too late God pity him; that is how I look at it. Pansies should never be allowed to get into such condition that it will be necessary to take them up in "clumps" as is sometimes advised when dispos- ing of them to customers. It is much the better way to have the plants in such shape that they can be lifted out of the soil in the frame singly and yet have enough soil adhere to them to insure success. Where changes, alterations or im- provements are under consideration or contemplated on private estates, it will be well for the gardener, or whoever is selected to carry out the work, to make beforehand a careful estimate of the cost and make the same known plain- ly to the owner of the property, tak- ing care always to base the estimate rather higher than lower than actual conditions and future eventualities may warrant; this will most likely pre- vent much unpleasantness at the Inter- vals of settlement. No matter how a skilful gardener may contrive to beautify a country residence with plants innumerable, if from any cause the lawn gets into poor condition and in consequence the grass patchy and weedy, much of his labor has been in vain; therefore the great- est care should be taken that the lawn may look well. Animal manure is doubtless of great value for lawns, al- though there may be a good deal in the complaint that such manures are productive of weeds; however that may be, the fall of the year is the best time to apply that kind of manure, while for spring application wood ashes, or bone, or blood and bone, are preferable. If wood ashes are used it will be neces- sary to caution those engaged in spreading it to do so carefully and evenly, not to get a thick coat any- where, otherwise burnt spots will later make their appearance on the lawn. Now is the time to cart or wheel on to the lawn any soil required to fill in where settlements are noticeable, and it is also the time when manure should be conveyed to beds and bor- ders for digging in later. PREPARING FOR THE JAMES- TOWN EXHIBITION. I have just returned from a trip to Norfolk, Va., and the exposition grounds at Jamestown. It might be interesting to some to learn that the total appropriations for the Jamestown Exposition are larger than they were for the Buffalo Exposition; the grounds are also larger than those of Buffalo. A new feature of the coming exposi- tion, and one that ought to be of great advantage to the promoters, is the plan of building with a view of saving the buildings. To begin with, the land was drained and piped for modern conveniences, and at the close of the exposition cottages and buildings can be either rented or sold for a town settlement. Warren H. Manning and John Thomas Withers are at the head of the landscape work. The boundary fence designed by Mr. Manning is very beautifully planted with honeysuckle and Wichuraiana roses. The growth is such as a genial soil and moderate climate only can make— just about three times as much growth made in one year as could be made in more northern latitudes. That genial horti- culturist, Mr. Charles H. Pratt, is pret- ty busy with the grounds, but is han- dicapped with all kinds of building refuse where he longs to sow grass and plant shrubs. The soil is easy to work, being a fine, sandy loam, retentive of moisture and, once planted, results will come along quickly; yet from my view of it, Mr. Pratt has a poor chance to get things in shape before the opening, April 26. THOMAS L. BROWN. Black Hall. Conn. It remained tor a southern Democrat, whose voice has little weight, to rebuke Speaker Caiinou for his refusal to permit the Appalachian and White Mountain for- est reserve bill to come before the house of representatives. By similarl.T display- ing a fighting spirit. New England members might be able to force the speaker to at least permit the house to judge the bill on its merits. But they still sit meekly under his thumb, and the prospect for any action during the present session is very slight. — Boston Record. PROPAGATION OF LORRAINE BE- GONIA. Horticulture Publishing Co.: Would you kindly tell me through your paper what treatment to give be- gonia Gloire de Lorraine after it has finished flowering, also when to start to propagate it, and at what tempera- ture should the cuttings be kept, and oblige. Yours truly, R. D. Editor of HORTICULTURE: In reply to your inquiry of the 14th inst. We usually keep our Lorraine begonias after flowering in a tempera- ture of about 50 degrees; commence propagating about May 1st, and run the propagating house CO to 70 degrees. Yours truly, T. ROLAND. PERSONAL. John H. Cox sailed from Boston on February 5 to represent the F. R. Pierson Company in "the old coun- try." He has in carnation Winsor a trump card. Ferdinand Tschupp, of Union Hill, N. J . is reported as dangerously 111. Mr. Tschupp is one of the pioneer flo- rists of Hoboken, a man highly re- spected for his integrity and industry. G. E. Bradshaw, of Ossining, N. Y., formerly connected with the whole- sale cut flower trade in New York city, is now engaged as an inspector on the new station site of the Penna. R. R. tunnel. 164 HORTICULTURE February 9, 1907 GREENHOUSE CONSTRUCTION. A Paper Read Before the American Carnation Society by R. O. King. During the past few years many papers have been read on greenhouse construction. The general methods of construction have been very thorough- ly described and most of the growers are agreed for Instance, that cypress is about the best thing to use for the wood work, that iron posts are better than wood posts, that an Iron gutter Is better than a wood gutter, etc. All of these things are so familiar that It Is hardly worth while going into fur- ther discussion about them. It will perhaps be more interesting to take up some points of greenhouse con- struction which are just as important, but which have not received as much attention. For instance, the use of glass up to 24 inches in width makes a lighter and less expensive house than narrow glass. The choice of lo- cality for a greenhouse plant should depend among other things on the amount of light available. The ap- plication of the scientific principles used in the design of large buildings and bridges to greenhouse construc- tion is something which should Inter- est the grower as well as the designer. The application of these principles has not been necessary in the ordi- nary construction of small houses where the accumlated experience of many years has been a sufficient guide. When, however, it is necessary to design a house unlike anything pre- viously constructed there is of course no experience to fall back on, so a safe design can only be worked out by the application of the scientific meth- ods referred to. WIDE GL.\SS. Some years ago 16 inch glass was considered about the limit for green- house construction. More recently 18 inch glass has been used. In Canada a number of plants are built with 20 inch double diamond English glass. Twenty inch glass is probably selected because 20 Inches square is a good size for butting and it does not exceed 40 united inches. In the United States where lapped glass is most generally used the size most in use is 16x24 with the bars 16 inches apart. A few of the more daring grow- ers have risked building their houses ■with the bars 24 inches apart and using this same size glass. In our own ex- perience a number of customers have put the glass in this way. In only one case do we know of any trouble having occurred. Such great advant- ages in economy of material and the lightness of construction are obtained by the use of this wide glass that it is worth making some study of the re- R. O. King quirements that are necessary for the satisfactory use of 24 inch glass. BUE.iKAGEI FROM HAIL. It seems unlikely that 24 inch glass will suffer any more damage from hail than 16 inch glass. The reason of this is that glass laid the 24 inch way has more of a chance to spring than glass laid the 16 inch way, so that in case of a sharp blow such as from a hailstone, • 24 inch glass, although really weaker, can give way more without breaking than the 16 inch glass, consequently the extra spring makes up for the extra weakness. This action of hail was well illustrated at the Lancaster plant of W. J. Palmer & Son. In July, 1905, a hail storm passed over this plant and broke considerable glass. The house with 24 inch glass which had just been built did not suffer any more in proportion than the houses with 16 inch glass. In fact, the great- est damage was done on some 10 inch glass though this was single thick. It seems that a hailstone big enough to break 24 inch glass will be big enough to break 16 inch glass so the danger from hail need not worry any one who wishes to use wide glass. DEAD WEIGHT ON GLASS. Glass is likely to be broken by the dead weight of large accumulations of snow and ice, for this reason it is in- teresting to determine just what weight glass can stand. In Canada where everyone believes we have a great deal of snow, a number of grow- ers are using 20 inch English double diamond. Now English double diamond is about as heavy as American single thick. A box of 50 feet of American single thick glass is supposed to weigh 70 pounds while a box of 100 feet of English double diamond is supposed to weigh 140 pounds. It follows from this that our Canadian friends are using 20 Inch single thick glass in localities where much more snow may be expected than in localities in the United States. In addition to this, more of the green- house plants in Canada are built on the ridge-and-furrow system so that they get the full benefit of the weight of a sudden snow storm. We have made some tests on the weight of American double thick glass taken the long way and the accompanying table shows the results obtained. TABLE I. Test of Breaking Strength of 16x24, American, Double Thick, A Glass. Support, 24 lucbes Apart. Sand Used for Loadiug. WeigLt Load Requirbd Breaking of to Break Load per Li.ghl. Light. Sq. Foot •4 lbs. .-) ozs. 107 lbs. 40.2 lbs. 4 lbs. 4 ozs. 40 lbs. 15.1 lbs. a lbs. 12 ozs. 57 lbs. 21.5 lbs. 4 lbs. 7 ozs. 61 lbs. 23.0 lbs. 4 lbs 12 ozs. 110 lbs. 41.3 lbs. 4 lbs. 4 ozs. 95 lbs. ■ 31.9 lbs. The peculiar point about these results is that the strength does not depend at all on the thick- ness You will notice that one light of almost the same thickness as the light which took 110 lbs. to break broke at only 40 pounds. Another peculiar feature you will notice is that although the glass is supposed to be double thick and each light should therefore weigh four pounds 11 1-2 oz. in order to make 90 pounds to a box of 19 lights, there is not one light up to weight. You will probably find that this is the general case and although you pay for double thick glass you really get what ought to be called single thick. The glass taken for our test was selected at random and the weights found therein are confirmed by some weights taken a short time ago in Philadelphia. Selecting two boxes at random each light was weighed carefully and in one box 14 lights out of the 19 weighed less than four pounds each In the other 13 lights out of 19 weighed less than four pounds each and some of them were very much less than four pounds each. Leaving out of consideration two or three extra heavy lights in each box the remainder of the glass was prac- tically single thick. This probably explains why Canadian growers find English double diamond really as strong as American double thick. In order to cover this point the weight of six boxes from two different factories is given herewith. TABLE II. Weight of Glass, 16x24, A Quality, Double Thick. Eldred, Pa., Glass. Brookville, Pa.. Glass. Gross wt. of box. Net wt. of glass. Gross wt. Net wt. of box. of glass S7 lbs. 85V lbs SU% lbs. 94 lbs. 871,^ lbs. lOO'/i lbs 77% lbs. 76 lbs. 77V* lbs. 84V lbs. 78 lbs. 91 lbs. 76 lbs. 66% lbs. 85V^ lbs. 79 lbs. S5% lbs. 76V4 lbs. 79V2 lbs. 70 lbs. 85% lbs. 76 lbs. 79V4 lbs. 69% lbs. Aver.ige wt 80.8 lbs. Average wt. 76.8 lbs. The glass is all labeled A. double thick and is as fine looking glass as February 9, 1907 horticulture: 165 one usually sees. The average weight of one lot is 76.8 pounds per box and the other is SO.S pounds per box, mak- ing both lots very much under require- ments of double thick glass. Referring again to the test of the strength of glass, the peculiar fact the strength does not depend on the thickness is probably explained by dif- ference in annealing. If the glass for a greenhouse is to be selected from the point of view of strength, then no oth- er qualification is more important, and ■we should have some guarantee from the makers that the glass has been properly annealed. The purchase of properly annealed glass has not been given sufficient attention, and it is very likely that a great deal of the an- nual breakage of glass in greenhouses is due to defective annealing. Certain- ly if you put some lights in your house which will only stand 40 pounds, and others which will stand over 100 pounds, you must expect the weak ones to go first. As glass is now man- ufactured it is perhaps impossible to devote special attention to greenhouse requirements. The glass people say that the workmen do not like to make more money on larger sizes. The greenhouse trade, however, is increas- ing rapidly and improvements are be- ing made in the manufacture of glass so that perhaps some time we will be fortunate enough to have a factory making glass especially adapted for greenhouse work. SUNSHINE AVAILABLE IN ENT LOCALITIES. DIFFER- In locating a greenhouse plant the only thing not usually considered is the amount of sunlight that is to be expected. Yet there is nothing more important and a guarantee of good measure of sunlight would be a very valuable asset for a greenhouse plant. Localities only one or two hundred miles apart are found to have very dif- ferent amounts of sunshine during the winter months. For instance, before locating the United States Cut Flower Company's plant at Elmira it was found that the sunshine to be expected in that locality is about double what would be expected in Buffalo. In or- der to illustrate the great difference in sunshine for different localities, a ta- ble has been prepared, covering the winter months for the past three years. It is only possible to give observation for points widely separated owing to the extent of the territory covered, but it should be kept in mind that the dif- ference shown by the table as occur- ring between points widely separated may also occur between what might be called local points, as in the case of Buffalo and Elmira as already re- ferred to. Though it is perhaps unnecessary, or rather unwise, to start a discussion as to the relative merits of houses built detached or built on the ridge-and- furrow system, still the consideration of this sunshine table leads to the ob- servation, that as lack of sunshine Is the condition that confronts most of us, it is just as well to build houses to suit that condition. To meet that con- dition, you must try to cover as much ground surface as possible with as little structural material as you can get along with. Now the way to cover ground with a small quantity of ma- terial is to use the ridge-and-furrow system, making the pitch of the roof as low as possible and using as wide glass as you will risk. Remembering that we are meeting the condition of no sunshine, it also follows that it does not matter whether the houses run north and south or east and west. Finally, provided your houses are built to meet the worst conditions, that is no sunshine, will they not then take care of themselves under better condi- tions, that is with sunshine? DESIGN OF GREENHOUSES FROM CON- SIDERATION OF STRENGTH OF MATERIALS. It may be interesting to describe the process of designing a new type of greenhouse for which practically no data is furnished by previous actual building experience. A design for an even-span house, 150 feet wide and having only five rows of supporting posts, has recently been completed. This house is a great departure from present standards and will set a rec- ord for wide houses which is not like- ly to be surpassed for some time, or at least until we can profit from the suc- cess or failure of the gentlemen who are willing to experiment on such a grand scale. Beginning with the glass, it is desired to lay it with the support- ing bars 24 inches apart. Referring to table 1 it is found that the average weight required to break the glass is 30 pounds per square foot. This Is equivalent to about one foot of wet snow. The glass is hardly likely to be called upon to stand more than this, so the question of strength required against dead weight can be con- sidered settled. The frame work of the house must now be made strong enough to carry somewhat more weight than the glass could stand, so that the glass would break before the framework collapsed. Con- sidering the length of rafter, it is seen to divide conveniently into three lengths of 28 feet each on each side of the ridge. As it is desired to use as few posts as possible, suppose it is de- cided to put in a post at every 28 feet section and carry the intervening space SUNSHINE. Winter, 1903 — ♦. Winter, 1904 — 5. Winter, 1905—6. Decembar. January. February. December. January. February. December. January. February. UNITED STATES. S &■ o Boston, Mass 168.1 59 New York, N. Y 143.8 50 BuCfalo, N. Y 57.6 20 Washington, D. C 185.3 63 Toledo, Ohio 50.5 19 Cincinnati. Ohio 169.8 58 Chicago. Ill 134.4 47 St. Louis, Mo 182.8 62 Sault Ste. Marie, Mich 32.7 12 St. Paul, Minn 123.2 45 Omaha, Neb 153.9 53 Bismarck, N. Dak 120.8 45 Che.venne, Wyo 19S.4 69 Helena, Mont 144.5 54 Salt Lake City, Utah 173.6 60 Spokane, Wash 35.3 13 Boise, Idaho 157.7 57 Portland, Oregon 90.7 34 San Pianclsco, Cal 183.7 62 CANADA. Victoria, B. G 42.5 16 Nanalmo, B. C 36.2 14 Agasslz, B. C 35.4 14 Battleford, Sack 78.1 31 Indian Head, Sack 75.8 30 Brandon. Man 76.9 31 Winnipeg, Man 63.0 25 Woodstock. Out 33.7 12 Toronto, Out 63.5 23 Lindsay, Ont 46.8 17 Gravenhurst, Ont 79.5 29 Kingston, Ont 74.1 27 Ottawa, Ont 63.2 19 Montreal, Que 68.9 20 Quebec, Que 62.8 24 Frederlcton, N. B 81.8 SO a 151 130 93 155 89 156 127 178 123 163 153 159 179 124 154 16 125 47 232 oj en OS » t-CL, 3 (U o d.^ a 51 164 44 177 32 60 51 147 30 126 52 169 43 143 58 129 43 159 57 160 51 172 57 141 60 161 44 153 52 144 6 43 99 87 43 17 32.1 29.8 31.3 115.8 81.4 103.1 95.3 46.9 87.0 81.5 72.5 74.3 65.1 42.8 64.3 77.4 10 11 11 0 = ^ in OS « i' fine 50 3.00 Charles Henderson. Crinx&on, 4 feet .50 * 3.50 Chicago. Vermilion scarlet, 4 feet 50 3,50 Discolor Gigantea. Red, deep border, 5 to 6 feet .50 3.50 Duke of riarlboro. Rich crimson, maroon, 4 to 5 feet .50 3.50 Egandale. Cherry red, bronze foliage, 4 to 5 leet 60 4.00 Express. Bright crimson, very dwarf 1.00 7.00 Fairhope. Crimson, 4 to 5 feet (30c. each) 3.25 2s.oo F. R. Pierson. Scarlet, streaked yellow and yellow centre, 3 feet .. .50 3.50 Florida. (.)ranEe scarlet, edged yel'ow, 3 to 4 feet 50 3 50 Florence Vaughan. Yellow, spotted red, 5 to 6 feet .50 3.50 Flamingo. Crimson, 3 feet .60 4.00 Italia, Golden yellow, crimson blotched, 5 fcct .50 3.50 J. D. Cabos. Auricot orange, bronze foliage, 4 feet .50 3,50 J. D. Eisele. Crimson, yellow throat, 5 feet 75 5.00 L. Paltry. Pink flowers, 4% feet .50 3.50 Longford. Scarlet, bordered yellow, 3 to 4 feet 75 5 00 Louisiana. Red, very large, 7 feet {25c. each) 2.75 20 00 Marechal Vaillant. A very dark red bronze foliage 50 3.50 nile. Berat. Soft deep pink, the best bedder 50 3.50 Hrs. Kate Gray. Orange and gold, 5 feet 75 5.00 riadame Crozy. Vermilion, bordered yellow, 3 to 4 feet 50 4.00 nt Blanc. A fiiie white, ^ to 4 feet (20c each) 2.00 15.00 Pennsylvania. Deep scarlet, 6 feet 75 5.00 Philadelphia. Deep crimson, 3 feet 50 3.50 Pres . Carnot. Vermilion, bronze foliage 5 to 6 feet 60 4 00 Pres. Cleveland. Scarlet, 3 to 4 feet 50 3.50 Pres. ricKinley Brilliant crimson, 3 to 4 feet 50 3.50 Queen Charlotte. Scarlet, gold horde ', 3 to 4 feet 50 4.00 Robusta Perfecta. Red, tall, dark foliage 50 3.50 3henandoah. P.nk, bronze foliage, 4 feet ,50 3,^0 with two the finest Per 1000 $47 50 DON'T G3MPARE the cannas offered above with lower priced Inferior roots. Send for our new Wholesale Florists* 5eed Book. HENRY F. MiCHELL CO. 1018 Market Street, PHILADELPHIA, PA. JOHNSON'S ACTED CCCn ^^^ HIGH GRADE AOlCll OCCU FLORISTS From the Best American and European Growers Trade pkt. oz. Queen of the Market, three weeks earlier than other Asters, separate c ilors $0.20 $0.60 Choice mixed .15 .50 Semple's late Branching, h>gh- grade American grown not Califor- nia, separate colors .20 .75 Choice mixed .20 ,75 Ostrich Plume, separate colors ... .25 1.50 Choice mixed .25 1.25 * ^CM'wV^^iK!!*:?^? N\MF7y Victoria, highly prized by florists for i I'Y^TVVMyTMtAAimif/j bcddingand cutting, separatecolors .25 1.76 Choice mixed .25 1.50 1^ ?•— -j«r"-«-n-™7?i* Improved peony perfection, very F> JjL- _^'^P~J, ^j^^r^ popular with florists, a profuse i^r* -T^^ "^^^^^^^^ bloomer, separate Colors .25 1.50 ^.j__^ — .^l^j^ >-<.^ ]f/^^^ Choice mixed .20 1.25 i^^^^Ti 'P'nP^^w^'^^^^v'^^ Mignon, an invaluable variety for ■ y^ k^m^ iMN" W^O^^mMMcififr cutting, pure white 25 1.50 "1 ^V^ f * \ >AAti^^^^^ Hohenzollern, the earliest of all J — - ^^^^K V ""^ Asters, separate colors 20 1.25 ^ '*'*^^-<^ :JJl Choce mixed .20 l.tJQ ■'-'^^'{r^*/* "■ f ' '^^ Comet, a o-autif 1 class, with curled i*5-'iV -nL 'f'.^ ^ -"^ "' "^-H. ^S.^ ^^'^ twisted petals, separate colors .25 1.50 H5^'-?^''-^ ' ' -it? Choicemixed 25 1-25 f^^-f '-^^l ^ ^ y\^ Daybreak, (originator's stock), ^^^^^^^^^ 'T^J shelUpink, one of the most beauti- ItV^*]Cyi^d^ V-iy '"' '^^ Asters, early, long-stemmed VO-'^Jw^V J and of compact hibit 30 2.00 "^'^SW' ^ i^ -""-- x^ " -^j^ Purity, Toriginator's stock), pure ^^^^^ "^ I^^^'^-' 'L^^t^-^^^f white, and identical m form and ^K /s, 'Ip^'t;5*^^^S^ habitwiih Daybreak .30 2.00 \ , / j _„_.-- — "-:v\ ^ ^* Send for Our Florists' Wholesale Catalogue JOnNSOlM SErD COMPANY, 217 Market St., Philadel|)hia, Pa. Herbert W, Johnson of the late firm of Johoson & Stokes, President ii||^%r%|^^| mil'' KILLS SAN JOSE SCALE BiH ■■ W^ ■ l^— ■ ■ |W| ^°l'' ^y "'^ ^''<' dealers I I ^^ I m B ^^ ^^ I W I For fine pamphlet, write to HAMWIONO'S SLUG SHOT WORKS, Fishkill-on-Hudson, N.Y. TO BUYERS Patronize our advertisers, they will treat you ris^ht \ February 9, 1907 HORTICULTURE 169 "^ The Five Superb •^1 ^ SWEET PEA NOVELTIES ^ 'Wora Unwin" OF THE SEASON ARE ... ''Frank Doiby" The nn,st magnificent White yet intro- duced, far outdistancing Dorothy Eckford. An enormous flowered Lady Grisel Hamil- ton. ">1. J. Cook'' Fine violet-mauve silk, resembling Mrs. Walter Wright in color. I •St iSr iSr ^ I WATKINS & SIMPSON, !Sr iSr ISr ii- I "£^. ^. Casiie" "St Rich Carmine Rose, Salmon Shading. I ''Mrs. Alfred Waikins" 3 A superb Pink, somewhat like the old Princess Beatrice in color. ^ The Giant Flowered Offspring of "LADY UNWIN" Each per packet, 25 cents. To be obtained of all .American Seedsmen. WHOLESALE OF 12, Tavistock Street, Covent Gar- j^ den, W. C, LONDON, ENGLAND !^ fit- "^1 The largest wholesale growers of Flower Seed and Special "J^ •<§ Stocks of Vegetable Seed in the British Empire. ^ GLADIOLI Beautifully illustrated catalog, colored plate, etc., describing Qroff's Hybrids, Named Novel- ties of rare beauty. Mixtures and Collections to color and fine Mixtures of all colors. Write for it. ARTHUR COWEE Cladlolus Specialist MEADOWVALE FARM, BERLIN. N. Y. W.&D. SPECIALTIES for FORGING Mlj-nonette. "New York Market." Sweet Peas, "True," Christmas Flower ng, (pink and white) Tomato, "The Don," "Stir- ling Castle." Mnsbroom Spawn, "Eng- lish" and "Pure Culture.' Send for 1907 Catalogue, UUnnhnr 9. Hnn Seed Merchants i Growers llc8Dcl & UUIl) 114ChatiibersSt..Newyork Grey's Highest Grade of Tested Seeds^= Send for Catalogue THOMAS J. GREY & GO. 32 & 33 So. Market St., BOSTON RAWSON'S HIGH GRADE SEEDS for the most critical GARDENER, FARMER or FLORIST Catalogues mailed free W. W. RAWSON & CO. 5 Uaion St., BOSTON, MASS. ... OUR ... Wholesale Catalogue for floristsand market gardener? is DOW ready and will be sent free lo all who ask f» r it. NEW CROP flower seed^ aie mostly all on hand now anrl we are prepard lo fill orders promptly. We handle only the h ghest grade seeds. Com- pare our prices before ordering elsewhere. Cold Storage Lily ol the Valley Pips. Best possible grade. ioi:«:i in case n $ 12,00 per 1000. J. M.THORBURN & CO. 33 Barclay St., threugh to 38 Park Place NEW YORK NEW STOCKS FLOWER SEEDS for FLOFISTS Wholesale Catalogue Ready. Send for it today. But first read our advertisement on page 105 in the Hor- ticulture for January 26th. 1907. It is worth reading. James Vick's Sons, Seedsmen. Rochester, N. Y. C AULIFLOWER s^ A B B A G E HJALMAR HARTMANN & CO., 12 Stormsade, COPENHAGEN, DENMARK. ASPARAGUS Plumosus Nanus Greenhouse Grown FINE PLUMP SEED $5.00 per 1000 BRIDGEMAN'S SEED WAREHOUSE RIGKARDS BROS. Props. 37 East I9II1 St., NEW YORK CITY Burpee's Seeds PHILADELPHIA Blue List of Wholesale Prices mailed only to those who plant lor profit. BRECK'S HIGH GRADE FLOWER AND VEGETABLE SEED FRESH STOCKS for the Florist. Market Gar= denerand Farmer. Catalogues on application Joseph Breck &. Sons Corp. 47-54 NO. MARKET ST., BOSTON, MASS. Comet Tomato Those who force tomatoes should give "Comet" a trial. This variety has been the talk of ^ardeuers around Boston the pait season. Those who have seen it growing de- clare there's nothing to compare with it. Seed, $5.00 per oz. Trade packet $1.00. WILLIAM SIM, Cliftondale, Maas. 170 HORTICULTURt- February 9, 1907 9 Rose Hill Nurseries [ The Oldest and Largest Orchid Establishment in America. The Largest Collection of Palms, Ferns, Stove and Greenhouse Plants. V/SIT OUR NURSERIES Send us your list for Prices and Particulars. Siebrecht & Son, New Rochelle, New York I I ► ^■•o^^^f^a^^^o^^rM^^^^cs-o^^r^* John Waterer & Sons, fci AMERICAN NURSERY BACSHOT, ENGLAND have the finest s'ock of recognized Hardy Rhododendrons, Azaleas, An- dromedas, high class Evergreens and specimen Conifers. Ask for special list of plants grown for the American trade. John Waterer & Sons are the great exhibitors of Rhododendrons Ir London. CATALOGUES RECEIVED. B. P. Mesick & Son. Allen, Md. Spring catalogue of choice strawberry plants. H. H. Berger & Co., New York City. List of tested flower seeds, imported and domestic bulbs and plants. Cover quaintly illustrated in Japanese style. Many desirable Japanese specialties and novelties are listed in this interest- ing catalogue. Haskell Ave. Floral Company, Dallas, Texas. Roses, carnations and chrys- anthemums occupy the major part of this attractive catalogue which in- cludes also a variety of greenhouse plants. An excellent reproduction in colors of Catherine Mermet rose adorns "Everything for the Hardy Garden" which has just been issued by the Eastern Nurseries, Jamaica Plain, Mass., is a delightful little volume •which no one can peruse without fairly hungering for the garden gems illus- trated and described in it. We under- stand the descriptive matter was writ- ten by Miss Laura Dawson, who evidently inherits the fascinating dic- tion of her father, Jackson Dawson. A catalogue which would be in per- fect keeping with the furniture of the most richly furnished drawing room is the list of roses sent out this season by M. H. Walsh, Woods Hole, Mass. The cover is a splendid reproduction in colors of rambling rose Hiawatha. Inside there are many large and beau- tiful half tones and a reproduction in colors of a water color painting of rose Evangeline. This catalogue is a work of art. NEW YORK PLANT NOTES. Asparagus deflexus is regarded by some observant growers as a coming formidable rival for A. Sprengerii in cut sprays. One result of the prevalent scarcity and high prices of flowers during the month of January has been an in- creased steady demand for blooming plants. All azaleas are quickly dis- posed of as soon as flowers can be opened, and hyacinths, tulips, crocus- es and other bulbous material have profited in a similar manner. The leading florist stores are gay at pres- ent with forced spring flowering shrubbery. Primuses, forsythias, py- ruses, lilacs, etc., are very effective in the winodws, and although quite ex- pensive, are a welcome alternative un- der the conditions of scarcity existing in the flower and plant market. s^$-$-$$l$i$^$iS $<$•$■$$•$■$$ i$i$i^$^ TREES and SHRUBS RNE SPECIMEN CONIFERS Iron-Clad Hardy Named and Maximum Rhododendrons IN CAR LOTS A SPECIALTy INCORPORATED. The New England Consolidated Nur- series Co., Boston; garden and farm products; capital, $10,000; Pres., P. K. Rice; treas., W. F. Porter. * % Roses, Vines, Fruit Trees, Etc. .... Send Lists for Quotation .... Illustrated Catalogue sent on Receipt of 4 cents Postage FRED'K W. KELSEY ISO Broadway, NEW YORK "1 Vl/ vl/ \l/ % I % % Special offer AMARYLLIS Choicest Hybrids in biilliant and soft coloring, from white to blush pink to deep maroon, striped, feathered, etc. .Strong Bulbs, each 60c., per dozen $5. Begonias, Tuberous Doz. 100 Single in 6 separate colors 40c $2.50 mixed " 35c 2.25 Double in 5 sej arate " 60c 4.50 mixed '* 55c 4.00 Qloxinias, in 6 separae " 60c 4.00 mixed '* 50c 3.50 SEND FOR OUR CATALOGUE H. H. BERGER & CO. 47 Barclay St., New York SEITARO ARAi Yokohama, Japan Wholesale Grower of High Class Japan Bulbs, Nursery Stock, Bamboo Canes, etc. RALPH M. WARD & GO. Sole Representatives in U, 5. and Canada 12 West Broadway, New York WRITE FOR PRICES. WHOLESALE ONLY SHASTA DAISIES ALASKA, CALIFORNIA, WESTRALIA strong, field-gtown division"', true to name, $2.r)4r per 100 Express paid for cash with order. The Leedham Bulb Co , Santa cruz CaL SPECIMEN NURSERY STOCK Deciduous Trees and Shrubs, Ever^eens. Rhododendrons, Azaleas, over one hundred (100) acres of the choicest varieties. SEND FOR PRICE LIST COTTAGE GARDENS CO. Queens, Loner Island, - New Vork ptiRE unleaghedIiardwcod ashes Nature's plant food. The best fertilizer to build up the land. Vou gel the best in the Joynt brand. Write for prices to JOHN JOYNT, Lucknow, Ontario, Canada. February 9, 1907 HORTICULTURE 171 VICTORY HAS MADE GOOD Place yourordersear'y for rooted cuttings. Prices $6 per lOO, $50.00per 1000. T DISCOUNT FOR GASH WITH ORDER CUTTMAN & WEBER The Wholesale Florist Grower Lynbrook, LI.,N.Y. of New York 43 W. 28 St., ROSES American Beauty, Clothilde Soupert, Gloria de Dijon, Kaiserin Augusta Victoria, La France, Mad. Caroline Tes- tout, Frau Karl Druschki, Crimson RanibUr, Baby Rambler, STRONG DORMkNT PLANTS Dorothy Perkins, etc., etc., SUITABLE FOR FORCING. Immediate Delivery. Prices Bight. General Catalog and Price Lists ready. BAY STATE NIRSERIES, North Ahington, Mass. LADY CAY AND HARDY GARDEN ROSES in choice vaiHeties. Field grown plants, first quality stock including Frau Karl Drusctiki. New Hardy Hybrid Tea Dean Hole. Killarney and Souvenir de Pierre Netting. Herbaceous Paeonies. Hollyhocks and Phlox. Catalogue mailed on request. M. H. WALSH Rost st-ECiAiiST WOODS HOLE, MASS. GRAFTED ROSES ON DICKSON'S IRISH MANETTI Wc are now booking orders for March delivery. KAISERIN, BRIDE, BRIDESMAID, KILLAR- NEY & RICHMOND; $120 per thousand Order Now. ROBERT SCOTT & SON JHARON HILL. DEL CO . PA. Beautiful New Pink Rose See -nnouncemcni and full description in "Horticulture," December 8 issue. PAUL NIEHOFF. - Lehighton. Penn. You'll find something worth reading on every page of this paper. GOVERNOR HERRiCk Originated and introduced by H. R. CARLTON, Willouehby, O. We have the loUowmg sti ck m the finest condition to plant and now is the time to plant: a}< inch at $2.00 per doz., $10 per 100 and $75 per rooo 4 " " 2.50 " " 12 '* roo " 75 " 1000 It ^vill pay you. Try it. Order at once. BEGONIA VERNON ** EXTRA FINE STRAIN "■ TRADE PKT. 25c. Wm. Elliott & Sons 201 Fulton St., NEW YORK ROOTED CUTTINGS OF Kaiserin, President Carnot and La Detroit strong, healthy, well-rooted (nittings, ready Dec. 1st ; price $2.50 per hundred or S20.00 per thousand. Try our strong, healthy, western grown wood from the best corn soil in Illinois. BASSETT 8l WASHBURN HINSDALE, ILLS. — ORCHIDS — Some of the va'ieties we shall Import tMs spring: C tt e> 35, 1 riai a;, Labiata, Mosstse Me dellii, Spec- iosissima, Giga>, Schrodeise: Dendiobiums No ile, Wardi null), Phala;nopsis; Vandas Ccer 1 a, Kim- balliana; Oncidium Varicosum; Laslias Anceps, Au- tumnahs, Albida, Write for prices on aboz-e. RAPRIIIO &, BAICWIN. SFC« (JCIS, N. J. ORCHIDS linportatJon% 1907 >a\e money and get our quotations on Cattleya labiata, Triar£e, Percivaliana, Mossife, Men- delli, Schroederae, JULIUS ROEHRS CO. Largest Orchid growers ard importerj in U. S. RUTHERFORD, N. J. ORCHIDS Largest Intportem, Ejrporlers, Orowers and Hi/bridists in the florid Zander, Sf. Albans, England and 235 Broadway, Room I NEW YORK CITY ORCHIDS Arrived in exceptionally fine condifon the following ORCHIDS: LAELIAPURPURATA. CATTLEYA HARRISOMAE.C. INTERMEDIA, C.TRIANAE. C. LEOPOLLll and many more. Write for Prices LAGER & HURREtL, SUMMIT, N. J. ORCHIDS Direct from the Collectors For Spring and Summer Delivery We are giving quotations upon our entre list of South American, Philippine and East Indian Orchids. Choicest vaiieiie> of Cattleyas, Odontoglcssums, Pi- lumna.Cypreped um, Phalaenopsis, Di ndrc ii ms and Vand-s. Among them ihe very rare Vanda Sandcri- ana for delivery June or July. A.HELD,H-I9 William St ,NewYork Asparagus Robusius The best of all Asparaguses for a pot plant, strong three inch stock at $6.00 per 100, $50.00 per 1000 ALBERT M. HERR, Lancaster, PL GERANIUM Wholesale catalogue and price list contains descriptions of seventy-five of the best standard sorts and 100 im- ported novelties, sent free tO' trade only. R, VINCENT, Jr. & SON WHITE MARSH, MO. Azaleas for Easter From 50c. to $5 In all colors Also a fine lot of Palms in al' sizes, such as Kentias, Arecas, Laianing. Phoenix and Cocos. Pandanus Veitchii and utilis, Cro- tons, Dracaena*;. Nepe t es. Aralias. Araucarias, A'^pidistras, Ferns suitable for d shes, in lead ng varieties. Clbotium Schiedel from $ I, GO to $3 ooeach. Wholesale Price List on application. A. LEUTHY & CO., Importers and Exnorters. Growers and Dealers, PerkiBft St. NiireerieK, Ku8linda]e, BOSTON, WIASS. ARAUCARIACOMPACTA ROBU^TA, nave only tine pla ts : 6 to 7 in. p' ts, ?o to 30 in. high, 4 to 5 years old, 3, 4, 5 tiers, $1 50, $1.73, $J,oo each. A. EXCE1,^A QLAUCA, 6 in., $1.00, $-.25: 7111. specimens, finest m the woild, $2, $^.50. $3 each. KENTIA FORSTEl'lANA, 6 in , 25 to 40 in. high, 75c, $1, $1.25 each; 7 in., made up, $1,75, $2 each. SCOTTII FERNS, 8 in., as big as a washtub, $1.25, $1.50, worth $3; 5Hin-,40C.; 6 in., 50c. BOSTON FERNS, 6 in., 50c. Cash with order. Foods travel at purchaser's risk. GODFREY ASCHMANN, W holesale Grower and Impoiter of Pot Plants 1012 Ontario St.. PHILADELPHIA, PA. WHITMANI 2 1-4 inch, $10 per I OO BOSTONS 2 1-4 inch, S3. 00 per IOC H.H. BARROWS & SON Miltman.Mass. You'll fIncJ something worth reading on every page of this paper. Nephrolepis Whitmanii, ^piant^ from 2K in. pots, $10.00 per hundred. Nephrciepls Elegantissima, ^^ pots. $5.00 per hundred. FINEST BULBS, NURSERY STOCK, PALMS, AZALEAS, BAYS, ROSES, BUXUS, EVERGREENS, and LILY OF THE VALLEY " EXCELLENTA" and "SUPERIOR." JOHN SCHEEPERS & CO., New York Cit| 172 HORTICULTUPi: February 9. 1907 Wild Smilax, p5?cl^e THE ONLY PLAGE WHERE YOU GAM ALWAYS GET IT. Long Needle Pines, Si.oo per dozen. Palm Crowns, $2.50 per dozen. Extra nice long-stemmed Palm LCaVeS, $2.50 per 100. MagnOUa, J2.50 per case, 16 cubic feet. Sheet Moss, J2.00 per sack. Grey Moss, ^2.00 per sack. GalaX, $1 .00 per looo. Speed a Specialty. Write for Catalogpue. CALDWELL THE WOODSMAH, Introducer of the Wild Smilax. Caldwell the Woodsman Decorating Co., Inc. EVERGREEN, ALA. S0vyytn0¥vyvyvy*M*Myyy¥y¥ytnM*Myyy¥Vvyy»ni*tyyyyyyyvy*iy^%tyy>0yyyyyuyvyyyvyym0yymit^ ROSES VIOLETS GARDENIAS CARNATIONS VALLEY A.ivr» A-r^iv OTHEjR choice; ri'j-^ovvEjies In our WHOLESALE COMMISSION FLORISTS' DEPARTMENT in addition to our regular wholesale EVERGREENS and FLORISTS' SUPPLIES CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED 8, II and ISProflnce St. and 9 Chapman Place, L. D. TolBphona, Main ZBIS. HENRY M. ROBINSON & CO., See our Greens Advertisement on pase 177. Boston, Mass, NEWS NOTES. E. H. Smith of Hazelton, Pa., has opened a branch store next to the Cen- tral Hotel. Visitors in New York the past week included R O. King, Toronto; J. A. Valentine, Denver, Colo.; H. L. Jan- zen, Berlin, Ont. drained into his cellars and extin- guished the fires in the boilers. Sixteen stoves have been set up for heating purposes. It is said that Mr. Newby may bring suit against the city or parties responsible for damages. One of Adolph Fahrenwold's large greenhouses, 50x300 feet, collapsed at Roslyn, Pa., on Tuesday last, under the weight of thirteen inches of snow. The Lockland Lumber Company an- nounces that it has practically discon- tinued the greenhouse material busi- ness which it has carried on for many years. The Michigan Cut-Flower Exchange has elected officers for the ensuing year as follows: Philip Breitmeyer. president; William Dilger, first vice- president; Fred, Breitmeyer, second vice-president; Robt. M, Rahaley. sec- retary and treasurer. The first three each hold 300 and R. M. Rahaley 100 shares. Total capitalization $10,000 — all paid in. S. S. Peckham sold at public auction on January 29 the stock and fixtures in his store at 8 South 6th street. New Bedford, Mass. He intends to continue business in the wholesale line at Fair- haven, The Detroit Floral Co. was a great loser from the heavy windstorm one week ago. Many lights of glass and ventilators were broken and it was only with the greatest exertion that Jack Frost was kept out. Mrs. Pierson. mother of F. R. Pier- son of Tarrytown, 78 years of age, stumbled and fell, breaking her shoulder, on Sunday, February 3. Mr. Pierson's father died about four months ago, and his brother-in-law six weeks later. "Misfortunes never come singly" is an old saying which we are sorry to see apparently verified in this instance. MOVEMENTS OF GARDENERS. William Kiesling, lately in charge of Chas. B. Ward's place, Morris Plains, N. J., takes charge on April 1st of E. B Thomps' estate on Mt. Vernon road, Morristown, N. J. Charles Duncan, who has had charge of the greenhouses at Wheatleigh, the Henry H. Cook estate, Lenox, Mass., lias resigned his position and will be succeeded by Jas. Kiley. Richard Vince, head gardener to Robt. t). Foote of Morristown, N. J., has re- signed his position. His employer fried to induce him to continue on, but without avail. He is succeeded by Paul Hunt, recently wth Samuel Untermeyer of Yonkers, N. Y. Mr. Vince is president of the Morris Co. Gardeners' and Florists' Society, and will be greatly missed. Carl Engberg of Fremont, Neb., died on January 27, aged 60 years. The almost unprecedented spells of cloudy weather have had a very de- pressing effect on the gi-owers of Madison, N. J., and vicinity. Every- body complains. Many of the small growers, if not driven out of business, will be great sufferers. Rudolph Riber, "the original rubber plant man," who sold bogus rubber tree seeds to Harlem housewives, was recently, in Special Sessions, sent to the penitentiary for eleven months, and sentenced to a $.500 fine, or serve one extra day for each dollar. John A. Newby of Logansport, Ind.. suffered serious loss from water which The United States Cut Flower Co., of Elmira. N. Y.. at the directors' meeting on January 30. decided to in- crease the capacity of their plant one- half and to commence at the earliest possible moment the erection of 18 new houses, at an estimated cost of $2.5,000. This will give them 150,000 feet of glass. The company began business in 1906 with capital stock of $600,000. Wm. R, Compton is presi- dent and general manager. G. W. Rogers, a well-known exporter of lily bulbs, died at Yokohama, Japan, on December 25. FIRE RECORD. Chas. L. Schmidt was a victim of the $1,000,000 fire which visited Har- risburg. Pa., last week. William. Dobson, 88 years of age and active until last month, has been the gardener at Mills Col- lege for young ladies, near San Francisco, for more than a quarter century. He contracted pneumonia which caused his death at the college last week, and here, where he grew old tending the beautiful gardens and earing for the fruit trees, his body was interred, after funeral services held in the college chapel. To many growers and florists about the bay he was an instructive companion, and a goodly number of these attended the obsequies Sunday, January 27. The boiler and entire heating plant in the greenhouse of John Baker, Grand Rapids, Mich., were destroyed by fire on January 27. Loss about $1,500. Oscar Carlson, of Minneapolis, Minn., has received word of the death of his brother in Seattle from a shot wound. February 9, 1907 HORTICULTURE 17» rSOUTHERN WILD SMILAXI . BEaVEN, ^\ergreen,ftlaj \ We are booking orders now for future delivery for Fancy Holly C II d Beaven's Fadeless Sheet Moss. Writs for Samples. PHILADELPHIA NOTES. S. S. Pennock has had just one half- day off on account of sickness in the last twenty years. Ralph E. Faust of Penuock's has been laid up for the past week threat- ened with typhoid. Horace Dumont has accepted a re sponsible post in the D. B. Martin Co. crganization and will dispose of his commission business at 130.5 Filbert street. They are threatening to shut down all the glass works. Mean it, too. Money in it. This is not the summer shut-down. Spring also. Incredible? All right, wait and see. The store of Dumont & Co. at 1305 Filbert street. Philadelphia, suffered severely from a fire on Monday night. Damage about $500; no insurance. Origin apparently from the bottom having fallen out of the store heater. L. K. Peacock, Atco, N. J., had his dwelling house burned last week. The same was almost a total loss and in- cluded a valuable stock of dahlia roots in the cellar. Whom the gods love they punish, and disaster follows on disaster. Enough! let's see what we can do to help a sorely tried brother. They say the editor of HORTICUL- TURE handed them a Lemon in last week's frontispiece. A good whole- some lemon, ripe, juicy and corrective of all prejudices, cooling to the nerves, stimulative to the faculties, and grate- ful to the thinking man. The Ameri- can Carnation Society always have been surprisingly clever in picking out the right man. Fred. Lemon is really a peach — and everything else necessary for a pink lemonade! BUSINESS CHANGES. Mrs. M. L. Stevens has bought the retail business of S. L. Harper, 912 C St., Tacoma, Wash. J. B. Halley, a long-time florist of Lawrence, Mass., has entered the em- ploy of J. J. McManmon of Lowell. Frank Austin is making arrange- ments to open in the florist business at Way Cross, Ga. He was formerly with A. C. Oelschig in Savannah. The Wm. Roethke Flora! Co., opened their new store at 200 Michigan avenue. Saginaw, Mich., on January 26. This will be made the business headquar- ters of the company. Send orders for flowers for delivery In BOSTON and all NEW ENGLAND POINTS to THOS. F. CALVIN 124 Tremont St., Boston The Park Floral Co. J. A. VALENTINE Pres. IBOSTON FLORIST LEHER CO.! Hanufadureri of FLORISTS' LETTERS | This wooden box nicely stained and varniglied, 18x30x13, made in two nec- tiong, one for each size letter, given away with first order of 500 letters Block Letters, i}^ or s inch sire per loo, $2. Script Letters, 3. Fastener with each letter or word. Used by leading florists everywhere and for sale by all wholesale florists aBd supply dealers N. r. McCarthy, Manager 66 Pearl Street, BOSTON, MASS. JOHN BREITMEYER'S ^=SONS— Cor. Miami and Qratiot Aves. DETROIT, MICH. Artistic Designs . . . High Grade Gut Blooms We cover all Michigan point* and good sections of Ohio, Indiana and Canada P.J. HAUSWIRTH Temporarily Located -at- 13 Congress Street CHICAGO AUDITORIUM ANNEX Tel. Harrison S8S SAMUEL MURRAY Florist Coates House Conservatory 101? BROADWAY, KANSAS CITY, MO Both 'PhnrM 2670 Mafn FRED C. WEBER FLORIST OLTVE STREET ^1» LUUlb» iUUi Fstablished 1873 Lonr Distance Pbone Bell Lindell 67i DENVER, COLORADO WILLIAM L.ROCK Flower Co. KANSAS CITY. - MO. will carefully execute orders for Kansas City and any town in Mi'souri or Kansas. Have You Read the Advertisements this Week? Florists Out of Town Taking orders for delivery In New York City or Vicinity can have them filled In best manner and specially delivered by Thomas Young, Jr. 41 W. 28th Street, New York ALEX. MgCONNELL 57 J Fifth Ave.. New York City Telegraphic orders forwarded to any part of the United States, Canada, and an principal cities of Europe. Orden transferred or entrusted by the trade to our selection for dellyery on steam- ships or elsewhere recelre special attention. Telephone Calls, 340 and 341 38th St. Cable Address, ALEXCORNELL YOUNG & NUGENT 42 West 28 St., NEW YORK "FLOWERS BY TELEGRAPH" WASHINGTON, D. C. GUDE BROSXO fLORlSTS GUDE'5 Geo. H. Cooke FLORIST Connecticut Avenue and L Street WASHINOTON. D. C. William J. Smyth FLORIST Cor. MlcMgfan Ave. and 3lst St., CHICAGO We ship to all points in Illinois and Iowa. Phones: Douglas 744, Douglas 523, Douglas 740 E "^ I^ E S Flowers or Design Work DELIVERED IN ALBANY AND VICINITY ON TELEGRAPHIC ORDER. 11 NORTH PEARL ST.. ALBANY. N.Y. Theodore IVIiller FLORIST Long Distance Phones: Bell, Forest 56: Kinlo-ch, Dehnar 4832 Delmar Boul. ST. LOUIS, MO 174 horticulture: February 9, 1907 Acacia pubescens Fancy Freesia Golden Spur LEO NIESSEN GO. "^^^ 1209 Arch St., PHILA. store open from 7 A. M. to 8 P. M. HARRISI LILIES $2.00 per doz. WHITE LILAC SOc. per bunch Regular quality WHITE LILAC $2.00 per bunch Extra quality (the finest coining to Phila.) WHITE VIOLETS $1.50 per 100 S. S. PENNOGK-MEEHAN CO. THE TL'i^ls^s'fel PHILADELPHIA 1608-1618 LUDLOW ST. Store Closes 8 p. m. 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 AMERICAN BEAUTY and all other Roses LILY OF THE VALLEY CARNATIONS WELCH 226 Devonshire St , BROS. BOSTON, MASS. CATTLEYAS and VALLEY W. E. McKISSICK Wholesale Florist 1221 Filbert St., PHILADELPHIA PITTSBURG FLORISTS' EXCHANGE 217-219-221-223 Diamond St. PITTSBURG, PA. Largest. Wholesale House Between New York and Ciucago. FANCY WHITE LILAC Ready January 20th. BoautiBS. Carnations. Violets Superb lUuslrated Supply Catalogue just out. Send for one. A. L. RANDALL CO., " "™Sr " DAILY CONSIGNMENTS From 40 to 60 Growers We can Care for your cutf lower want£ to advantage. E. F. WINTERSON CO. •45-47-49 WABASH AVE., - - CHICAGO ROBERT J. DYSART. Public .Accountant and Jtuditor Simple methods of correct accounting especially adapted (or florists' use. Books Balanced and Adjusted Merchants Bank Building 28 STATE ST., - BOSTON Telephone, Main 58 < / \ f CUT FLOWER BOXES EDWARDS FOLDING BOX CO MANUFACTURERS PHILADELPHIA, PA. J \ / k CHAS. W. McKELUR 51 WABASH AVE., CHICAGO Western Headquarters for Choice Orchids Valley Violets and ail Cut Flowers %>.t EVERYTHING SEASONABLE IN ? CUT FLOWERS* EDWARD REID. «tfl!?.»sr« I 1526 Ranstead Steet, PHILADELPHIA V Stor* ClOMl 8 P. M. ^ PETER REINBERQ WHOLESALE CUT FLOWERS 51 Wabash Av., Chicago, lU. In writinc adrertlwra, mentloB Hortlcnltart WHOLESALE FLOWER MARKETS TRADE PRICES— Per 100— TO DEALERS ONLY CHICAGO (•ebruary 4 ST. LOUIS FHILA. February 4 BOSWff February 7 ROSES Am. Beauty, Fan. & Sp 40.00 to 50.C " Extra... . . 25.00 to 30. c *' No. 1 12.00 to i5.< " Lower grades ; 8.00 to 10,00 Bride, 'Maid, Golden Gate, F.&S.. 12.00 to 15.00 ** " " '*No.i&Ex. I 8.00 to 10.00 " " " "low. grades 6.00 to 8.00 Liberty, Richmond, Fan. & bp. ..- | 12.00 to 15.00 " *' Lower grades. 1 6.00 to 8.00 Chateoay, Morgan, Fan. & Sp .... j^^.oo lo 15.00 *' *' Lower grades.. 6.00 to 8.00 Killarney, Wellesley, Fan. &Sp... 15.00 to 20.00 " " Lower grades 8.00 to 12.00 CARNATIONS Fancy 4.00 to 5.00 Ordinary to 3.00 MISOELLANEOUS Violets, Double to Single. Paper White Nar., Roman Hy Tulips, Daffodils Cattleyas Lilies, Callas Freesia Gardenias Lily of the Valley Mignonette . . Adiantum ... - Smilax Asparagus Plumosus. strings. " " & Sprengeri bunches 3. CO to 3.00 to 40 00 to ao.oo to 4.00 to to 3.00 to 4.00 to 1 .00 to 12.00 to 35.0c to 35.00 to 1. 00 • 75 4.00 5.00 60.00 25.00 6.00 50.00 4.00 B.oo 2.00 15.00 50.00 50.00 75.00 50.00 25.00 5 00 15.00 12.00 6.00 40.00 5.00 12.00 6.00 15,00 6.00 5.00 2.00 80.00 60.00 35-00 12.00 20.00 15.00 10.00 50.00 25.00 20.0c 10.00 20.00 12.00 8.00 4.00 75.00 50.00 2Q.OO 8.00 I 3.00 8 00 4.00 20.00 6.00 12.00 6.00 la.oc 6.00 100.00 60.00 25.00 12.00 15.00 10.00 8.00 35-00 1 3. 00 i5-<» 8.00 15.00 8.00 4.00 to 2. 00 to 6.00 3.00 .75 to 1.25 ■50 to ■75 .as to •75 ■50 to ■75 3.00 to 4.00 2.00 to 2 50 3.00 to 4.00 2.00 to 3.00 40.00 to 60 00 35-00 to 50.00 12.00 to 20 00 to. 00 to 12.00 2.00 to 5.00 l.OO to 2.00 35.00 to 50.00 to 50.00 2.00 to 5.00 2.00 to 4.00 2.00 to 6.00 1.00 to fl.OO 1. 00 to 1.5c l.OO to i-5« 15.00 to I 2. 00 to 16. oo 50.00 to 75 00 to 50.00 35.00 to 50.00 35.00 to 50.00 in the World. 35-37 Randolph St., - CHICAGO, ILL. Can fill Inrry orders Telephone or Telegraph H.BAYERSDORFER & CO. 1 1 29 Arch St;, Philadelphia TO BUYERS Patronize our Advertisers, thev will treat you ri^ht POEHLMANN BROS. CO. | The Florists' Supply House i Grow and Ship the Finest _X JIlMAVIAA AMERICAN BEAUTIES February 9, 1907 HORTI CULTURE 175 |WE: are ALERTl • To the needs of the up-to-date Florist Store. The latest styles in every line of goods are in our stock. i 5 Our Tone Ware Vases and Bowls, in Pompeian ^ S Designs, are Unequalled for Rich Effect ? • We- laave a sjiecial OHII^JET'OJV ii:i exact floral tints V J It is not the cheapest but the best ever oftered to the florisr trade. Our list includes everything in A ^ ornamental and useful goods for florists' use. Send tor latest illustrated catalogue. S J H. BAYERSDORFER & CO., 1129 Arch St., Philadelphia, Pa. J CUT FLOWER MARKET REPORTS Roses are still in short BOSTON supply, but there is a promise of summer skies and the famine will undoubtedly soon come to an end. Carnations are in better supply, but not enough yet t;> change market quotations; they are not in as good order as usual, being soft and rather shoi-t-lived and many flowers are split — a condition easily accounted for by the prolonged dark weather. There is a nice a.?sortment of tulips and other bulb stock now available, daffodils showing a tendency to overstock and consequent disposi- tion towaro lower values. Violets con- tinue to arrive in large quantltie-. Business has been fairly bri.;k all along the line. Continued cold weather BUFFALO and scarcity of stock still prevailed the past week. Flowers of all kinds were on . a ipove the minute they arrived. Roses are still a scarce article and very few are to be had. Floral work has been much in evidence and has cleaned the market up pretty well daily. Tulips, narcissi, daffodils, etc., are coming in more plentiful, but seem to find a ready sale. Some ver.v good Trumpet Major, La Reine and Double Von Sion are to be seen. Freesia is in good supply and of good quality. Lilies have also been in good demand but short in supply, prices holding well. The supply on carnations was some- what short, although enough to go around. The light colors, especially white. Were most in demand and prices holding firm. Lily of the valley and other stock sold well. Green goods in fair supply and demand bet- ter. Business seems fair- CINCINNATl ly brisk but cut flow- ers are very scarce in this market. Carnations are bloom- ing all right but the demand far ex- ceeds the supply. This is due chiefly to the scarcity ot roses which are off crop. The past month has been a hard one on roses and it will be sev- eral weeks before they are plentiful again. In bulbous stock daffodils and tulips are helping out some, but Ro- man hyacinths and narcissi move slowly. The latter will not sell as a cut flower and if used for funeral work they are wanted at job lot prices. Lily of the valley is scarce and in de- mand. Callas are at a standstill, while a few Harrisii lilies are coming in but of poor quality. Prices are firm on everything and while stock is bringing all that it is worth it is not bringing what it costs to produce; consequently the condition of the mar- ket is far from being satisfactory. The business ot the COLUMBUS past week has been fine; everybody has been busy and the trouble has been to obtain good stock in suflicient quan- tity. Never was there a time when everything was cut so close. We are certainl.v having a splendid demand and at good prices. As regards price.s there has been little change either at wholesale or retail. Trade the past INDIANAPOLIS week has been misettled, one day good and next da.v slow. The weather has been more favorable for flowers for the week but not long enough to noticeably affect the market. Roses, particularly American Beauties, con- tinue very scarce. Carnations are ex- ceptionally fine and plentiful. Con- siderable lilac is seen and Bells well. Bulbous stock of all kinds is to be had in any quantity and finds ready sale. Abundance of fine lily of the valley is seen hut it meets with slow- sale. There is a good call for callas and Easter lilies but the supply is only moderate. In green goods and galax leaves there is a good supply all along the line. Business conditions LOUISVILLE the previous week very satisfactory, and stock generally was obtainable in ade- quate quantities. Carnations were in good supply and found ready demand. Roses were somewhat scarce and were quickly disposed of. Violets, lily of the valley, narcissi, hyacinths, etc., sell well and can be had in abundance. This market still feels NEW YORK the pinch of scarcity in I'oses and to some- what lesser extent in carnations. Bulb- ous flowers are finding a better mar- ket than usual on account of the short supply and high prices of other things. The demand is brisk and no sooner is good stock received at the wholesale marts than it is absorbed. The Greek trade has been forced into the back- ground for the time being by the, to them, prohibitive prices. Violets do not move with the alacrity which the circumstances would appear to war- rant, and comparatively low figures are accepted to clear out the surplus. In general the season thus far is not regarded by growers, commission deal- ers or retailers as a notable success. The feature of PHILADELPHIA last week's mar- ket here was the scarcity of good roses — especially good whites — and, to nearly the same ex- tent, good American Beauties. While carnations were more plentiful the de- mand kept fully abreast and there was no surplus. We have seldom seen fin- er white lilac than is coming in at present, while of the ordinary grades there is also plenty. Lily of the val- ley has recovered from the little slump ot last week and is now moving nice- ly. Violets, both single, and double, are in healthier condition, the grow- ers apparently getting their stock into shape for the St. Valentine spurt. Catfleyas were down lew, but have now recovered going readily again at good figures. Cypripediums keep very steady and are of extra quality. Tu- lips, daffodils, daisies, mignonette, myosotis and snapdragon are welcome and seasonable. Still some bouvardia around. Easter lilies plentiful and in demand. CUT FLOWER MARKET NOTES. The Twin Cities report 30 below zero, snowdrifts and slow trade. Agents selling nursery stock are snowed in, for country roads have drifts 10 to 15 feet deep. Reports from Detroit are that the dempnd exceeds the supply b.v far; in particular is the shortage of roses felt very much. Carnations and bulbous material are coming in plentifully but yet not enough to supply the demand. 176 HORTICULTURE. February 9, 1907 JOHN YOUNG! WHOLESALE FLORIST \ Finest American Beauties and Carnations 5 1 West 28 St. - NEW YORK FORD BROTHERS | 4S West 28th Street, NEW YORK 1 [IKE W& H Wilis A Full Line of All CUT FLOWERS Telepbone. 3870 or 3871 Madison Sanare \ Charles Millang 50 West 29th St., New York city Cut Flowers on Commission A Reliable Place to Consign to or order from Telephone; 3860-3871 Madison Sqaare A.LYOUNG&CO. WHOLESALE FLORISTS 54 West 28th St., NEW YORK Telephone 3559 Madison Square Consignments of choice cut flowers solicited. Prompt payments. "' '%>%/^>%'%,w%'%'%^^'%''%'%'^mm'%'%/%/%'%'%^ v%^%^%^ JOHN I. RAYNOR Wholesale Commission Florist SELLING Aaevr po« LARGEST GROWERS A full line of Choice Cut Flower stock for all purposes. Comprises every variety grown for New York market, at current prices TEL. 1P98 MADISON SQUARE 49 W. 28 St., New York City Walter F. Sheridan Wholesale Commission Dealer in CHOICE CUT FLOWERS 39 West 28th Street. New York Telephone: 3532-3533 Hadison Square HEADQUARTERS FOR NOVELTIES ORCHIDS A SPECIALtY THK HtCHCST GRADE OP VALLEY ALWAYS ON HAND CARDENIAS, DAISIES. ROSES AND CARNATIONS JAMES McMANUS,7jfflV42 W. 28th St., New York Give 1 trial. H . E> . I^ le O J?^ E^ IV OD Successor to Wm. Chormley Wholesale Commission Florist CHOICE CUT FLOWERS 57 West 28th St. Special Attention to Shipping Orders New York. Telephones: aaoo, stoi, Madison Square Write fpr Current Prices WHOLESALE COMMISSION FLORIST Open 6 a. m. Daily J.K.ALLEN 106 W. 28 St., NEW YORK TELEPHONE 167 iVIADISON SQ. All Grades of Flowers for All Grades of Buyers NEW YORK QUOTATIONS PER 100-TO DEALERS ONLY ROMt Am. Beauty, fan and sp " extra *' No. I " Lower grades Bride, 'Maid, Golden Gate, fan & sp " No.i&Ei. " " " " low. grades Liberty, Richmond, tancy & special " " lower grades . . Chatenay, Morgan, fancy and spec. " " lower grades . . K.illamey, Wellesley, fan. and spec. " '* lower grades* Carnations, Fancy. . Last Ha If of W«ek ending Feb. 2 | 1907 So.oo to 75-«o 25.00 to 30.00 15.00 to 30.00 3.00 to 8.00 13. 00 to 30.00 8.00 to It. DO 4.00 to 6.00 30.00 to 35.00 4.00 to 12.00 13. 00 to 20.00 4.00 to 8.00 ■ 3. 00 to 30.00 4.00 to 8.00 6.00 lo 10.00 First Half of Week beginning Feb. 4 1907 50.00 to 25.00 to 15.00 to 3. 00 to 15.00 to 8.00 lo 5.00 to ao.oo to 3,00 to 15.00 to 3 00 to 15.00 to 3.00 to 5.00 to 75.00 35 00 20.00 10.00 20.00 12 00 6.00 50.00 12.00 30.00 10.00 30.00 1 0.00 10.00 Carnations, Ordinary Violets, double " single Paper White Nar., Roman Hy... Tulips, Daffodils Cattleyas Lilies, Callas Freesla Qardenias Lily of the Valley ni^nonette Adlentum Smilax Asparagus Plumosus, strings " " & Sprengeri, bunches Last Half of Week ending Feb. i. 907 ' 2.00 to 4 00 •50 to 75 ■35 to 75 J. 00 to 1 00 3.00 to 6 00 30.00 to SO 00 16.00 to 3S 00 1. 00 to 1 00 30.00 to IS 00 2.00 to 1 00 4.00 to 12 00 •50 to 75 12.00 to IS 00 35.00 to IS 00 15.00 to 25 00 First Half of WmI( beginning Feb. 4 1907 3.00 to .50 to .35 to 9. CO to 3.00 to 25.00 to 16.00 to to 20.00 to a.oo to 4.00 to .50 to 12.00 to 35.00 to 15.00 to 5.00 I.OO- •75 3. CO' 6.00 50.00 35.00 2 00 3S.OO 3.»<» 12.00 •75 16. oc 35-00 35-00 ORCHIDS AT ALL SEASONS WM. STUART ALLEN GO. Commission Mercliants in Cut Flowers 53 WEST 28TH STREET, NEW YORK Telephone 356 Madisou Square Edward C. Horan Wholesale Florist 55 WEST 28th ST. TiL l^ MadlMO Sq. NCW YOfk TRAENDLY & SCHENCK WHOLESALE FLORISTS Famish best stock at fair prices all the year round Send for qnatations on fall ordeia Tel. 798.799 Madison Sq. 44 West 28th Street, New York CIt) Alexander J. Guttman THE WHOLESALE FLORIST OF NEW YORK 43 WEST 28tH STREET PHONES. 1604^.>1665 MADISON SQUARE ENOUGH SAID In writing to Advertisers kindly mention Horticulture February 9, 1907 HORTICULTURE 177 EXTRA FINE FANCY and DAGGER FERNS $1.75 per looo DISCOUNT ON LARGER ORDERS GREEN GALAX, $1.25 per 1000 LEUCOTHOE SPRAYS. $1.00 per 100. $7.50 per lOOO Let us have your standing order for Fern. Will make price right all through season. BOXWOOD 20cib., 50 lbs. $8.50 <^ AVhoIesale Florists 38-40 BROADWAY. . . DFTROIT. MICH. Formsrly MUml Aveniie ^ ^ &end for Our Weekly >rice List on Cut Flowers Michigan Cut Flower Exchange WM. DILGER rianager The Reliable Commission House Richmond Roses and Rich FJowers of all varieties JOS. S. FENRICH now. 28th Street, New York Tel. 334-325 Madison Square Established BUY PEOM Ma f-» 1891 SHIP TO l\\ |-» TRY •'^'^■-^ ALFRED H. LANGJAHR All Choice Cut Flowers in Season 55 West 28th St, New York Telepbone 3924 Madison Square. In ordering goods please add "I saw it in HORTICULTURE." J. B. Murdoch & Go. Wholesale Florists FLORISTS' SUPPLIES 545 Liberty St., PITTSBURG, PA. Long Distance Phone 1435 Court. REED (SL KELLER 122 West 2Sth St., New York Florists' Supplies We manufacture all our letal Designs, Baskets, Wire Work &NoTelties and are dealers in Glassware Decorative Greens and florists' Requlsitsi. You'll find something worth reading on every page of this paper. PLANTS, PALMS and FERNS can be furnished at any time and in any quantity by CHAS. W. EBERMAN 53 West 30th St. - NEW YORK Wholesale Dealer BUY YOUR FLORIST SUPPLIES OF J. STERN & CO. now 125 N.IOth, above Arch St., PHILADELPHIA, PA. Look through the Buyers' Directory and Ready Reference Guide. You will find some good offers there also. GALAX LEAVES New crop: fresh from the patch, prices as follows: Bronze and Green Galax Leaves-$O..W per liion Fancy and Dagger Ferns 1.00 per 1000 Green Leucothoe Sprays 2.50 per looo I™"/' '' " 5.00 per 1000 Rhododendron Sprays 3 00 per 1000 Kalmia or Mountain Laurel S.OO per loofl Also Rhododendron Plants which will grow 10 to 15 inches, 10c. each : 20 to 25 inches. 15c.:' 30 to 40 inches, 25c : 60 to 60 inches, 40c. Dis- counts on large orders. Fourteen years' ex- perience enables me to guarantee perfect aatistaction. 250cu8tomersnowin U.S. Send cash with first order. J. N. PRITCHARD, Elk Park, N. C. Best Flowers Ihe Boston Market Headquarters in Western New York FOR ROSES, CARNATIONS And all kindsof Seasonable Flowers WM. F. KASTING Wholesale Commission Florist, also Dealer in Florists' Supplies and Wire Designs. 383-87 ELLICOTT ST. BUFFALO, N. Y. Give us a trial. We can please you. N. F. MCCARTHY & CO. 84 MAWLEY STREET BOSTON, MASS, SEND FOR PRICES NEW CROP BRONZE AND GREEN GALAX Sl.oo per 1000. Case of lo.ooo, »7.5o. Write for prices on case lots ^^ ^ WE HAVE VERY FINE CUT BOX WOOD .Oa ^^ ^ DAGGER AND FANCY F£RNS. _^^» ^ttbt^Ps^^.ulV Best Southern Smilax, $3.50 and $7 per case, ^^^fe ^I^^^^W Headquarters for all FLORISTS' SUPPUES. Wire De.ign., 'SE^K ^SXJytS^^^ oneave*. KiDoons, i-orrugated Boxes etc ^iffffffPrtay* ^SbS^W LAUREL FESTOONING, 5c. and 6c. per yard. '^1^^ "^SM HENRY M.ROBINSON & CO., 15 Province St., «^SBir ^W^ 9 Chapman PI., Boston. Mass. L. D. Telephone, Main, 2617-2618. '^T6^ WHOLESALE FLOWER MARKETS.- ROSBS Am. Beauty, Fan. and Sp. *' Extra .. No.i " Lower grades Bride, "Maid, Golden Gate, F. & S. '* " " " No.i & Ex. " " " " low. grades Liberty, Richmond, Fan. & Sp. . . . '* ' Lower grades. Chatenay, Morgan, Fan. & Sp " " Lower grades. Killamcy, Wellesley, Fan. & Sp... *' *' Lower grades CARNATIONS Fancy and Novelties Ordinary MISCELLANEOUS Violets, Double Single Paper White Nar. , Roman Hy. .... Tulips, Daffodils Cattieyas Lilies, Callas Freesia Gardenias Lily of the Valley Mignonette Adiantum Smilax Asparagus Plumosus, strings _ " & Sprengeri, bunches CINCINNATI February 5 DETROIT January 29 to to to 40.00 30.00 10.00 8.00 6.00 3.00 8.00 4.00 8.00 4 00 800 6. GO 3.00 to 1.50 to •75 ■75 3.00 35-00 la 00 2.00 25.00 3.00 2. CO 12.00 40,00 50.00 3500 ao.oo 10.00 8 00 4.00 10.00 6.00 10 00 6.00 12.00 10.00 5.00 2.00 »-50 1.50 3.00 4.00 50.00 15.00 3.00 50.00 4.00 4.00 I 00 15.00 50.00 a*;. 00 35.00 to 20.00 to 10.00 to 8.00 to 6.00 to 5.00 to 8.00 to 6.00 to 6.00 8.00 6.00 3.00 to 1.50 to PER 100. TO DEALERS ONLY. BUFFALO February 4 1.50 1.00 3.00 4.00 5 .00 20,00 4.00 35-00 4.00 lo 00 1. 00 »5-5o SO. 00 30.00 50 00 30,00 15.00 I a. 00 8.00 6.00 12 00 ' 8.00 . t2.00 I 8.00 I 12. 00 ' 8.00 ■ 5.00 ' 3.00 1 2.00 ; 1.50 4.00 : 6.00 ' to 25.00 1 50.00 35-00 18.00 I a. 00 10.00 4.00 10 00 5.00 10.00 5.00 70.00 45.00 25.00 15.00 12.00 10.00 20.00 10.00 15 00 15.00 15.00 1.50 20,00 4.00 to 2.00 to 75 to .50 to a. 00 to 3.00 to to . 5.00 2.00 3.00 3.00 -50 I2.00 40.00 25.00 5.00 3.00 1.25 1.00 3.00 4.00 20.0a 4.00 4.00 500 1. 00 15.00 50 00 30-0° PITTSBURd February 5 50.00 30.00 10.00 15.00 to 8,00 to 4.00 to 15.00 to 6.00 to 12 00 to 6.00 to 12. 00 to 6.00 to 4.00 to 2.00 to 3.00 2.00 15 00 3.00 3.00 3.00 I 00 12.50 35.00 25.00 70,00 40.00 15.00 6.00 18.00 I3.00 6.00 20.00 12 00 18.00 10.00 18.00 10.00 6.00 3.00 1.25 .50 20.00 4.00 4.00 5.00 1.25 15.00 50.00 50.00 WINSOR CARNATION BLOOIYIS Grown by tKe F. R, Pierson Company. SOLD EXCLUSIVELY BY NEW YORK CUT FLOWER CO. 55-5r WEST 26 STREET, NEW YORK GEO. A. SUTHERLAND CO. CUT FLOWERS Florists' Supplies and Letters 34 HAWLEY STREET • BOSTON J. A. MILLANG. Manager In ordering goods please add "I saw it in HORTICULTURE." The KERVAN 80. 20 WEST 27th ST., N. Y. WHOLESALE DEALERS Fresh cut Palmetto & Cycas Palm Leaves, Galax, Leu- cothct. Ferns and Mosses. All Decorating Everfreea 178 HORTICULTURE February 9, 1907 List of Advertisers Page Alexander J. K 156 Alien J. K. 176 Allen Wm. Stuart Co. tyO American Nursery..- 170 Arai Seitaro 170 Aschmann Godfrev--*!?^ Ball Frank W. 175 Bassett & Washburn. 171 Barrows H.H. & Son. 171 Baur Floral Co. 155 Baycrsdorfcr H.& Co. i74-'75 Bay State Nurseries.. 171 Beaven, E. A.. 173 Bcrger H. H. & Co.. 170 Boddington A.T 156 Boston Florist Letter Co »73 Boston Plate and Win- dow Glass Co 183 Breck Joseph & Sons 169 Breitmeyer's J. Sons. 173 Bridgeman's Seed Warehouse 1 69 Brockton Dahlia Farm 156 Burpee W. A. & Co.- 169 Caldwell the Woodsman Decorating Co. ...17a Carlton H. K. 171 Carrillo & Baldwin ...171 Chicago Carnation Co. 155 Clipper Lawn Mower Co. »83 Conard & Jones 1 56 Cooke G. H i73 Cottage ^iardens. 155-^7° Cowee A 169 Dilger Wm. 177 Dorner F. Sons & Co. 155 Dreer H. A 167-183 Dysart R. J i74 East Bridgewater Dahlia Garden ....156 Eberman Chas. W.- 177 Edwards Folding Box Co 174 Eggeling Floral Co.- -156 Elliott Wm. & Sons. .171 Esler J G 183 Ernest W. H 183 Eyres ^73 Farquhar R. & J. & Co 168 FenrichJ.S 177 Fisher Peter 155 Foley Mfg. Co 183 Ford Bros. 176 FromeniH. E 176 Galvin Thos. F. 173 Grey T.J. & Co i6g Gude Bros. Co 173 Gultman Alex. J. 156-176 Guttman & Weber. ..171 Hail Asso. ■ 183 Haines J. E 156 Hammond Paini & Slug ShotWor-^s. 168 Hartmann Hjalmar & Co 169 Hauswirth P.J 173 Held A . ...; 171 Herbert David & Son. 156 Herr A. M 171 Hews A. H. fir Co.... 182 Higgins Edw 181 Hilfinger Bros 183 Hitchings & Co 184 Horan E. C 176 Howard J. W 155 Johnson Seed Co 168 Joynl John 170 Kasting W. F 177 Kclsey F W 170 Kervan Co., The ....177 King Cons. Co. ..182-183 Kroeschell Bros. - ■ - • 183 Lager & Hurrell 171 Langjahr, Alfred H... 177 Page Leedham Bulb Co. ... 170 Leuthy A, & Co 171 Lord & Burnham Co. 184 Lothrop W. P 156 Ma.vfield& Dimond..i5s McCarthy N. F 177 McConoell Alex,. -. 173 McKellar Charles W. 174 McKissick,W. E 174 McManus J as. 176 Michell H. F. Co. ...168 Michigan Cut Flower Exchacge 177 Millang Cnarles 176 Millang J. A 177 Miller Theo 173 Minernlized Rubber Co 183 Mocinger J. C 183 Murdoch J. B.&C0..177 Murray Samuel.. ... .173 New York Cut Flower Co. 177 Niehoff Paul 171 Niessen Leo. Co 174 Park Floral Co. 173 Pennock-Meehan Co. 156-174 Perkin? St. Nurseries. 171 Pierson F. R. Co 154 Pierson U Bar Co. . ..184 Pittsburg Floral Ex.. 174 Poehlmann Bros Co.. 174 Pritchard J. N 177 Quinlan P. R 171 Randall A. L. Co.-- .174 Rawson W.W.&Co. i6g Ray nor John 1 176 Reed& Keller 177 Reid Edw ■ 174 Reinberg Peter 174 Rickards Bros. 169 Robinson H.M.& Co. 172-177 Rock Wm. L 173 Roehrs Julius Co 171 Rolker August & Sonsi83 Rise Hill Nurseries. .170 Sander & Son 17 1 Scheepcrs John & Co. 171 S'-oit Robt. & Son ... 1 7 1 Sheridan W. F ■ - . . 1 76 Siebrccht & Sons- ■■170 Siggers & Sigger'i 1 83 Situations & Wants. .181 Sim Wm.... i6g Skidelsky S. S r55 Smyth Wm J.. 173 Standard Plate GIa5S Co. 167 Stern J. & Co 177 Stearns A. T. Lumber Co. 183 Stevens H. A 156 Sutherland Geo. A . Co T77 Syracuse Pottery Co. .183 Thorburn J.M. &Co. i6q Totty Cha«. H.. 156 Traendly & Schenck.176 Vick's Jas. Sons 169 Vincent R. Jr. & Sons. 171 Walsh M. H 171 Ward R. M. & Co.. ..170 Waterer John & Sons. 170 Watkins & Simpson. . 169 Weathered Co. i8? Weber F. C 173 Weber H. & Sons. . • -155 Weeber & Don i6g Welch Bros 174 Williams A. W. 155 Winterson E. F. Co.. 174 Yokohama Nurseries Co i7» Young A. L. & Co.. ..176 Young John . 176 Young, Thos. Jr 173 Young & Nugent -...173 Is Your Name In The Above List? If Not, Why Not ? Buyer's Directory and Ready Reference Guide Advertbements under this head, one cent a word. Initials count as words. Reguiar advertisers In this issue are also listed under this classification without charge. Reference to List of Advertisers will Indicate the respective pages. Buyers failing to find what they want In this list will confer a favor by writing us and we will try to put them In communi- cation with reliable dealers. ACCOUNTANT. B. J. Dysart, 28 State St., Boston. For page see List of Advertlsen. ADIANTUMS. Adiantnm Hybrldnm, One yoang plants, 15 for $1, mailed; $5 per 100. Originator's stock. Certificate of Merit S. A. P., '06. A. Ley & Brc, Langdon, D. C. AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENTS. Thos. J. Grey & Co., 32 S. Market St., Boston. ' For page see List of Advertisers. Joseph Breck & Sons, 51 and 62 N. Market St., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. ARAUCARIAS. Godfrey Aschmann, 1012 Ontario St., Philadelphia. For page see List of Advertisers. A. Leuthy & Co., Roslindale, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. ARTIFICIAL CARNATION CALYX Maxfleld & Dimond, Warren, R. I. P. O. Box 304-D. For page see List of Advertisers. ASPARAGUS. Albert M. Herr, Lancaster, Pa. Asparagus Robustus. For page see List of Advertisers. Asparagus plumosus nanus and Sprengeri, 2 1-2'lu., $2.50 100. Carl Hagenburger, West Mentor, Ohio. Asparagus Plumosa, 2in. pots. Fine plants. $2.50 per 100, $20.00 per 1000. Cash with order or good reference. Erie Floral Co., Erie, Pa., or Wm. F. Kastlug, 385 Elllcott St., Butfalo, N. Y. Asparagus Crawshawii, a new, beautiful asparagus. Seedlings, $3.00 100; $25.00 1000; transplanted seedlings, $5.00 100; $40.00 1000. Jas. Crawshaw, 403 Plalnfield, Providence, R. I. AZALEAS FOR EASTER. Bobbink & Atldns, Rutherford, N. J. BAUR CARNATION CLIP AND PLIERS. Baur Floral Co., 18 W. 10th St., Erie, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. BOUVARDIA. Bouvardia — 1000 stock plants of double piiili Bouvardia at $10 per 100. Address Bouvardia, care HORTICULTDRE, 11 Hamilton Place, Boston. BULBS AND TUBERS. Joseph Breck & Sons. 47-64 N. Market 8t., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. J. M. Tborbam & Co., 33 Barclay St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. T. Boddington, 342 For page see List W. 14tli St., N. of Advertisers. Rickards Bros., 37 Bast For page see List 19tb St., New York. of Advertisers. H. F. Michell Co., For page see List Philadelphia, of Advertisers. Johnson Seed Co., 217 For pa ge see List John Scheepers & Co., For page see List Market St., Phils, of Advertisers. 2e^01d~SIIp, N. Y. of Advertisers. BULBS AND TUBERS — Continued. Bulbs. Cannas, Dahlias, Gladioli, Oxalls, Madeira and Cinnamon vines, iris, Peuuies. Finest stock, c. BetscUer, Canal Dover, Ohio. CANNAS. The Conard & Jones Co., West Grove, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. Cannas, very fine list. Send list of needs. C. Betscher, Canal Dover, Ohio. 50,000 Cannas, fine, $10 to $15 per 1000. Best sorts. Write Ben]. Connell, West Grove, Pa. Cannas, enormous stock, 30 Standard Sorts. Bargain prices until Catalogue Is Issued. Send for list Nathan Smith tc Son, Adrian, Mich. Cannas. Good bulbs, 2 or 3 eyes, Aus- tria, Robusta, Augusta Ferrier, King Ed- ward, Victor Hugo, Morning Star, Paul Marquant, Pennsylvania, Robert Christie, Admiral Courbet, Mile. Berat, Flamingo, Partenope, $2.00 per 100. Started roots from sand after March 1, $2.50 per 100. Est. of David Fisher, Woburn, Mass. CARNATIONS. The H. Weber & Sons Co., Oakland, Md. Carnation Mabelle. For page see List of Advertisers. S. S. Skidelsky, 824 N. 24tb St., Phils. Rose Pink Enchantress. For page see List of Advertisers. Chicago Carnation Co.. Joliet. III. Carnations Aristocrat, White Perfec- tion and Red Hiding Hood. For page see List of Advertisers. The F. R. Pierson Co., Tarrytown-on- Hudson, N. Y. Carnations, Winsor, White Enchantress, Helen M. Gould. For page see List of Advertisers. J. W. Howard, Somervllie, Mass. Carnation Debutante. For page see List of Advertisers. A. J. Guttman. 43 W. 28th St., New York. John E. Haines, Bethlehem, Fa. Carnation Imperial and Pink Imperial, For page see List of Advertisers. F. Dorner & Sons Co., Lafayette, Ind. For page see List of Advertisers. Gnttman & Weber, 43 w7 28th~St., N. I. Carnation Victory. For page see List of Advertisers. H. A. Stevens Co., Dedbam, Mass. Rooted Cuttings. For page see List of Advertisers. A. W. Williams, Highland, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Peter Fisher, Ellis, Mass. Cottage Gardens Co., Queens, N. Y. Carnation Beacon. For page see List of Advertisers. N. Y. Cut Flower Co., 55-57~ W.~26th St., New York. J. A. Millang, Mgr. Carnation Winsor Blooms. For page see List of Advertisers^ R. Engelman & Son, Pittsfield, Mass. Send for list of rooted cuttings of new and lending commercial varieties of carna- tions and chrysanthemums. Wm. Swayne, ICennett S(uinre. Pa. Carnations, Al rooted cuttings. These prices for January delivery. Per 1000: Enchantress $.50 B. Market $15 Bountiful 2.5 Lawson 15 Cardinal 25 Harlowarden ... 16 100 at same rate. Cash with order. Smith & Gannett. Geneva, N. Y. We can furnish several thousand un- rooted cuttings of Fair Maid and Queen Louise for Immediate delivery at $6.00 and $5.00 per thousand. Cohanzle Carnation Greenhouses, New London, Conn. Healthy rooted carnation cuttings. Queen Louise. Hill. Gomez, Norway, Boston Mar- ket, $9.00 per 1000. Melody, $5.00 per 100. Red Lawson. $15.00 per 100. Lawson, Har- lowarden. Mrs. Nelson, $12.50 per 1000. White Cloud unrooted. $4.00 per 1000. Wm. Ehmann, Corfn, N. Y. CHRYSANTHEMUMS. Eggeling Floral Co., 1653 S. Grand Are., St. Louis, Mo. For page see List of Advertisers. Charles H. Totty, MadlsonT N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. i February 9, 1907 HORTICULTURE. 179' CHRYSANTHEMUMS— Continued. Chrysiinlhemums. Jeanne Nonin, C. Tou- set, Mrs. Biice, Uol (i'italie, Fred Lemon, Merza, CobboM, M. Ware. Oct. Sunshine, Beauty of Sussex, $2.00 per 100. Glory Paclflc, Kalb, Monrovia, Polly Rose. Al- liance, Mrs. Robinson, J. Shrluipton, Bride. Bonnaflon, Ualllday. Duikliam. CulUng- fordll, Mrs. Cbauiberlaln. Arline, Ermen- llda. W. BonnaEfon. Princess. M. Friend, Nellie Pockett, Lincoln, W. Jones, G. Wed- ding, Ben Wells. Yellow Eaton, Engue hard, Mrs. Weeks, Appleton. G. Trophy, Florence Teal, A. Balfour. Intensity, Mme. Perrln, $1.50 per 100; $12.50 per 1000. Wm. Ehmann, Corfu, N. Y. CLEMATIS. '■ Clematis Panlculata. Strong fleld-grown plants, J15.00 per 100; strongest, $30 per 100. Quotations on larger quantities. Est. David Fisher, Woburn, Mass. CONIFERS. John Waterer & Sons, Ltd., Amerleau Nursery, Bagsbot, Eng. For page gee List of AdTertlaers. CUT FLOWER BOXES. Folding cut flower boxes, the best made Write for list. Uoltou & Hunkel Co., Mil waukee. Wis. Welch Krus., •£a^ Uevonsblre St., Bostoa For page gee List of AdTertlBera. Edwards Folding Box Co., Philadelphia For page see List of Advertisers. DAHLIAS. David Herbert & Son, Atco, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. W^ P^ Lothrop, Brockton Dahlia Farm. E. Brldgewater, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. T. K^ Alexander, B^ Brldgewater, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. DECORATIVE PLANTS. A. Leutby & Co., Rosllndale. Mass For page see List of Advertisers Julius Koebrs, Rutherford, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. DRACAENAS. Dracaena teimlualls from bench, fine $2S.0O 100. Carl Bagenburger, West Men tor, Ohio. FERNS. A. Lenthy & Co., Rosllndale, Mass For page see List of Advertisers H. H. Barrows & Son. Whitman, Mass. Nephrolepls Whitmanl. For pniTP «pp T («t of Advprrlsers U. N. Ealoo, So. Sudbury, Mass. Boston Ferns. For page see List of Advertisers. P. R."Qi7lnlan. Syracuse. N. Y. Nephrolepls Whltmanil and Elegantlsslma. For page see List of Advertisers. FLORAL PHOTOGRAPHS. Floral Photographs. Foley's 226-228 1-2" Bowery, New York. FLORISTS' FERTILIZER. Pulverized Manure Co., 31 Union Stock Yards, Chicago. Sheep Manure, Wizard Brand. FLORISTS' LETTERS. Boston Florist Letter Co., 84 Hawley St., Boston, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. Q. A. Sutherland Co., 34 Hawle7 St., Boston, Mass. For pnge aee Llgt of Advertisers. FLORISTS' SUPPLIES. N. P. McCarthy & Co.. 84 Hawley St., Boston, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. M M. Robinson & Co.. 8-11 Province St.. Boston, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. The Kerran Co., 20 W. 27th St., N. Y Decorative Evergreens. For oaee nee List of Advertisers. FLORISTS' SUPPLIES — Continued. J. Stern & Co., 125 No. 10th St., Phlla. Hur page see List of Advertisern e. Bayersdorfer & Co., 1129 Arch St., Philadelphia. For page see List of Advertisers. FLORISTS' WAGONS. Edward Hlgglns, 1 W. 28th St., N. X. For page see List of Advertisers. FLOWERS BY TELEGRAPH. Alex. McConnell, New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Fred C. Weber, 4328-28 Olive St., St. Louis. Mo. For page see List of Advertisers. J. Breltmeyer's Sons, Miami & Oratlot Aves., Detroit, Mich. For page see List of Advertlaers. rhoB. Young, Jr., 41 W. 28th St., Newlork. For page see List of Advertisers. Byres, 11 N. Pearl St.. Albany, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Qeorge H. Cooke, Washington, D. C. For page see List of Advertisers. Qude Bros. Co., 1214 F St., Washington, D. C. For page see List of Advertisers. Samuel Murray, 1017 Broadway, Kausas City, Mo. For page see List of Advertisers. Young & Nngent, 42 W. 28th St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Theodore Miller, 4832 Delmar Bvd., St. Louis, Mo. For page see List of Advertisers. p; J! Hauswlrth (temporary address) 13 Congress St., Chicago. For page see List of Advertisers. William J. Smyth, Michigan Av. & 31st St., Chicago. For page see List of Advertisers. Wm. h7 Rock^Flower Co., Kansas City, Mo. For page see List of Advertisers. GLASS. Boston Plate & Window Glass Co., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. Peerless GLASS REPAIR CLAMP; you. need il'tm— 100 for $1.00. A. Klokner. Wauwatosa, Wis. GLAZING POINT. B. A. Dreer, Philadelphia, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. GREENHOUSE BUILDING MATE- RIAL. Lord & Burnham Co., 1133 Broadway, New York. For page see List of Advertisers. PlersoD U-Bar Co., 1 Madison Sqaare, New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Hltchlngs & Co., 1170 Broadway, New York. For page see List of Advertisers. A. T. Stearns Lumber Co., Neponset, Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. King Construction Co., N. Tonawanda, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Park Floral Co., Denver, Colo. For page see List of Advertisers. Galvin, 124 Tremont St.. Boston. Thos. F For page see List of Advertisers. FLOWER POTS. W. H. Ernest. 28th and M Sta., Washington, D. C. For page see List of Advertisers. A. H. Hews & Co., Cambridge, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers tllltlngcr Bros., Ft. Edward. 5^ yT~ Knr page see List of Advertisers. Syracuse Red Pots. Syracuse Pottery Co., Syracuse, N. T. For page see List of Advertisers. FORCING PLANTS. Bobblnk & Atkins. Rutherford, N. J. teed & Keller, 122 W. 25th St.. New York. For page see Lint of Advertisers. J. B. Mnrdorh & Co.. 545 Liberty St. Pittsburg, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. GALAX. H. M. Robinson & Co., 8-11 Province St., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. Michigan Cut Flower Co., Detroit. For page see List of Advertisers. Caldwell the Woodsman Decorating Co., Evergreen, Ala. For page see List of Advertisers. J. N. Pritehard. Elk Park. N. C. For page see List of Advertisers. Bronze and green galax. C. E. Crltchell, 36 E. 3rd St., Cincinnati, O. Galax leaves, leucothoe sprays, dagger and fancy ferns, green and bronze. Write F. W. Richards & Co.. Banner Elk, N. C. GERANIUMS. R. Vincent, Jr. & Son, White Marsh, Md. For page see List of Advertisers, GLADIOLI. Arthur Cowee, Meadowvale Farm, Berlin, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Gladi.ill. C. Betscher. Canal Do^er. O^ Grotf's hybrids, good blooming size, $8.00; small blooming size, .$5.00 per 1000. Bulb- lets, $2.00 per peck. $5.00 per bushel. B. R. Macomber. 20 Leonard St., Portland, Me. J. C. MODlnger Co., 117 Bast Blackhawk St., Chicago, III. For page see List of Advertisers. Weathered Co., Box 789, New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Foley Mfg. Co., 471 W. 22nd St., Chicago. For page see List of Advertisers. GREENHOUSE HOSE. Mineralized Rubber Co.. 18 ClltC St., N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. HARDY FERNS AND SUPPLIES. H. M. Robinson & Co.. 8-11 Province St., Boston, Mass. For page see i.iat ol Advertisers. The Kervan Co., 20 W. 27th St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Michigan Cut Flower Co., 38 and 40 Miami Ave., Detroit, Mich., Wm. Dllger, Mgr. Faiic.v Ferns. For page see List of Advertisers. E. A. Beaven, Evergreen, Ala. Fadeless Sheet Moss. For page see List of Advertisers. Hardy cut ferns. L. B. Brague, Hins- dale, Mass. Fancv ferns, green sheet moss; leuco- thoe spravs, etc. C. E. Crltchell, 36 H. 3rd St., Cincinnati, O. HARDY PERENNIALS. M. H. Walsh. Woods Hole. Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. For Sale — The most complete stock of Hardy Perennials, Dahlias and other Bulbs, for Spring planting at reduced prices. Get list. Palisades Nurseries, Sparklll, N. Y. HEATING APPARATUS. Lord & Burnham Co., 1133 Broadway, New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Plerson U-Bar Co., 1 Madison Square, New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Hltchlngs & Co., 1170 Broadway, New York. For page gee List of Advertisers. Kroeschell Bros., 35 Erie St.. Chicago. For page see List of Advertisers. HORICUM. Hammond's P. & S. S. Works, Flshkill-on- Hudson, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. HOT-BED SASH. The A. T. Steams Lumber Co., Neponset, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. Hltchlngs tc Co., 1170 Broadway, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Lord & Burnham Co., 1133 Broadway, N. Y For page see List of Advertisers. 180 HORTICULTURE February 9, 1907 KENTIAS. Godfrey Ascbmann, 1012 Ontario St., Philadelphia. For page see List of Advertisers. A. Leuthy & Co., Roallndale, Mass. For page see List ot Advertisers. LAWN MOWER. Clipper Lawn Mower Co., Dixon, 111. For page see List of Advertisers. LEADING RETAIL FLORISTS. Alex. McConnell, New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Thomas VouDg, Jr., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Fred C. Weber, 4326 Olive St., St. Louis, M*. For page see List ot Advertisers. J. Breltmeyer's Sous, Detroit, Mich. For page see List of Advertisers. Ueurge U. Cooke, Washington, D. C. For page see List of Advertisers. Samuel Murray, 1017 Broadway, Kansas City, Mo. For page see List of Advertlaei-s. Gude Bros. Co., 1214 F St., Washington, D. C. For page see List of Advertisers. Kyres, 11 N. Pearl St., Albany, N. X. For page see List of Advertisers. Young & Nugent, 42 W. 28 St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Mills, the Florist, Jacksonville, Fla. Telegraph or mail orders promptly flllod. Long distance telephone connections. Theodore liiller, 4832 Delmar Bvd., St. Louis, Mo. For page see List of Advertisers. P. J. Hauswirth (temporary address) 13 Congress St., Chicago. For page see List of Advertisers. William J. Smyth, Michigan At. & 3Ut St., Chicago. For page see List of Advertlaers. Wm. H. Kock Flower Co., Kansas City, Mo. For page see List of Advertisers. Park Floral Co., Denver, Colo. For page see List of Advertisers. Thos. F. Gaivln, 124 Tremont St., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. NICO-FUME. Ky. Tobacco Product Co.. LouisTllle, Ky. NURSERY STOCK. ^ John Waterer & Sons, Ld., American Nurser.v, Bagshot, England. For page see List of Advertisers. cottage Gardens Co., Queens, N. Y. Specimen Nursery Stock. For page see List of Advertisers. John Scheepers & Co., 1^6 Old Slip, N. T. For page see List of Advertisers. The Conard & Jones Co., West Grove, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. To Clear tile Land for Other Stock. 3000 Willow. Laurel Leaved and Golden, 4 to 6 ft., $9.00 per 100; 6 to 8 ft., $14.00 per 100. 4000 White Pine, 8 to 14 in., transplanted, $6.00 per 100: R to 10 in., seedlings, $3.50 per 100. 2000 Hemlock, 4 to 6 ft., trans- planted. .$70.00 per 100: 6 to 10 in., seed- lings, $3.50 per 100. Fine, clean stock. The Pierce Nursery, Beverly Farms, Mass. ORCHID PLANTS. Lager & Hnrrell, Summit, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. Sander, St. Albans, England. Importers, Exporters, Growers, Hybridists. For page see Lisr of Advertisers. Julius Roehrs Co., Rutherford. N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. Carrlllo & Baldwin. Secaucns, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. A Held. 11-19 William St.. New York. Orchids for Spring Delivery. For page s^e List of Advertisers. PALMS. A. Lenthy & Co., Rosllndale. UaSB. For page see List of Advertisers. PATENTS. Slggers & SIggers. Washington, D C. For page see List of Advertisers. PEONIES. Edward Swayne, West Chester, Pa. Peonies, 1200 sorts. Greatest list any- where. C. Betscher, Canal Dover, Ohio. Wholesale grower of peonies. List of 100 varieties. J. F. Rosenfleid, West Point, Neb. PHOENIX ROEBELINI SEED. Yokohama Nursery Co., 31 Barclay St., New York. POT HANGERS. Pot hangerk, Kramer's $1 doz. by sxp., $1.2.5 by mail. I. N. Kramer & Son, Cedar Rapids, la. PLANT BED CLOTH. Mineralized Rubber Co., 18 Cliff St., N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. PRUNING SHEARS. Rhodes Mfg. Co., Grand Rapids, Mich. RHODODENDRONS. John Waterer & Sons, Ltd., American Nursery, Bagshot, Eng. For page see List of Advertisers. ROSES. M. H. Walsh, Woods Hole, Mass. Hardy Roses, H. T. Roses and Ramblers. For page see List of Advertisers. Bassett & Washburn, Hinsdale, III. Rooted Cuttings of Kalserln, Pres. Camot, La Detroit. For page see List of Advertisers. Paul Nlehoff, Lelilghton, Pa. Rose Aurora. For page see List of Advertisers. Robert Scott & Son, Sharon Hill, Del. Co., Pa. Grafted Roses. For page see List of Advertisers. The Conard & Jones Co., West Grove, Pa. For page see List ot Advertisers. Bay State Nurseries, No. Ablngton, Mass. For page see List ot Advertisers. Baby Rambler roses, fine dormant stock, one year, $12 per 100, 2 1-4-in. pot plants, extra well rooted, $4 per 100, $30 per M. Orders booked tor delivery now or any time up to the late spring. Samples free. Brown Brothers Compauy, Rochester, N. Y. SEEDS. T. J. Grey & Co., 32 So. Market St. Boston, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. Joseph Breck & Sons, 61 and 62 N. Market St., Boston, Masa. For page see List ot Advertisers. W. Atlee Burpee & Co., Philadelphia. For page Fee List ot Advertisers. J. M Thorburn & Co., 33 Barclay St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Henry A. Dreer, Philadelphia. For page see List of Advertisers. A. T. Boddlngton, 342 W. 14th St.. N. T. For page see List ot Advertisers. H. F. MIchell Co.. 1017 Market St. Philadelphia. Pa. For page see List ot Advertisers- James Tick's Sons, Rochester, N. T. Aster Seed. For page see List of Advertisers. W. W. Rawson & Co., 6 Union St., Boston. For page see List ot Advertlaers. Hlalmar Hartmann & Co., 12 Stormgade. Copenhagen, Denmark. Cauliflower and Cabbaee Seed. For page see List of Advertisers. Rlckarrta Bros., .'^T East 19th St. New York. Asparagus Plumosus Nanus Seed. For page see List of Advertisers. Johnson Seed Co.. 217 Market Street, Philadelphia. For page see List of Advertisers. R.. & J. Farquhar & Co., 6-7 So. Market St., Boston. For page see List ot Advertisers. SEEDS — Continued. Watklns & Simpson, 12, Tavistock St., Lon- don, Eng. Sweet Pea Novelties. For page see List ot Advertisers. Conrad Appel, Darmstadt, Germany, Bs- tab. 1789. High Grade Grass, Clover, and Tree Seeds. Aster Seeds, home-grown, strictly pure. Prices right. Nathan Smith & Son, Adrian. Mich. SHEEP MANURE. Pulverized Manure Co., 31 Union Stock Yards, Chicago. Wizard Brand. Wm. Elliott & Sons, 201 Fulton St., New York. Sterilized Sheep Manure. SHEET MOSS. E. A. Beaven, Evergreen, Ala. Fur page see List of Advertisers. , SPHAGNUM MOSS. Live :jpnagnum moss, orchid peat and orchid I askets always on baud. Lager & Hurrell, Summit, N. J. Fresli, clean, 5 bbl. bale. $1.25: 2 bales, $2.2.-.; 5 bales, $5.00: 10 bales, $9.50. Cash H. B. Akers, Chatsworth, N. J. STEAM TRAP. E. Hlppard, Youngstown, O. TOMATO SEEDS. Wm. Sim, Cllftondale, Mass. Comet Tomato. For page see List of Advertisers. VENTILATING APPARATUS. Lord & Bumham Co. 1133 Broadway, New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Plerson U-Bar Co., 1 Madison Sq., N. Y. For page see List ot Advertisers. Hltchlngs & Co., 1170 Broadway, N. T. For page see List ot Advertisers. Weathered Co., 46 and 48 Marlon St., N. T. For page gee List ot Advertisers. Foley Mfg. Co., 471 W. 22nd St., Chicago. For page see List of Advertlaers. J. C. Monlnger Co., 421 Hawthorne Atc, Chicago. The Chicago Litter. VINCAS. 10,000 vlncas 2 1-2 In. fine, $2.50 per 100; $20.00 per 1000. R. Cuttings same, $1.00 per 100: $7.00 per 1000. Cash, please. Ben]. Connell, West Grove, Pa. VIOLETS. H. h. Carlton, Wllloughby, O. Violet, Got. Herrlck. For page see List ot Advertisers. WILD SMILAX. E. A. Beaven, Evergreen, Ala. Southern Smilax. For page see List of Advertisers. Caldwell the Woodsman Decorating Co., Evergreen, Ala. For page see List of Advertisers. WIREWORK. Reed & Keller, 122 W. 25th St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. WIrework. Write for our catalogue. Holton & Hnnkel Co.. Milwaukee. Wis. Wire work, ail kinds. C. E. Crltchell, 36 E. 3rd St., Clncln natl. O. William E. Hielseher's Wire Works, 38-40 Broadway, Detroit, Mich. ~~Thc~^'Just Right" kind. Send tor pries list. Frank W. Ball, 31 East Third Street, Cincinnati, O. WHOLESALE FLORISTS. Boston. N. F. McCarthy & Co., 84 Hawley St.. Boston. For page see Llat of Adrertisen. February 9, 1907 HORTICULTURE 181 WHOLESALE FLORISTS — Continued . . . . Boston. H. M. Robinson & Co., 15 Province St., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. George A. Sntherland Co., 84 Hawley St., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. Welch Bros., 226 Devonshire St., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. Buffalo. Wm. F. Kastlng, 383-87 Elllcott St., Buf- falo, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Chicago. Chas. W. McKellar, 51 Wabash Av., Chicago. For ptge see List of Advertisers. Peter Relnberg, 51 Wabash Av., Chicago. For page see List of Advertisers. A. L. Randall Co., 19-21 Randolph St., Chicago. For page see List of Advertisers. B. F. Wlnterson Co., 45-49 Wabash Ave., Chicago. For page see List of Advertisers. Poehlmann Bros. Co., 35 Randolph St., Chicago. Par D^ee see List of Advertisers. Detroit. Ulchlgan Cnt Flower Exchange, 38 & 40 Broadway. Wm. Dllger, Mgr. For page see List of Advertisers. New York. J. K. Allen. 106 W. 28th St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Wm. Stuart Allen Co., 53 W. 28th St. New York. For page see List of Advertisers. C. W. Eberman, 53 W. 30th St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. J. S. Fenrtch, 110 W. 28th St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Ford Bros., 48 West 28th St., New York For page see List of Advertisers. H. E. Froment, 57 W. 28th St., New Xork. For page see List of Advertisers. Alex. J. Gnttman, 43 West 28th St. For page see List of Advertisers. B. C. Horan. .55 West 28th St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. A. H. Langjahr, 55 W. 28th St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. James McManns, 42 W.^^th St., New York. For p.Tge see List of Advertisers. Chas. Mlllang, 50 West 29th For pagfc see List of St., New York. Advertisers. John L Raynor, 49 W. 28th For page see List of W. F. Sheridan, 39 W. 28th For page see List of Traendly & Schenck, 44 W York. For page see List of St., New York. Advertisers. Sf.,"New York. Advertisers. . 28th St., New Advertisers. A. L. Yonng 4 Co., 84 W. 28th St., N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. John Yonng, 51 W 28th St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Philadelphia. W. B. McKlsslck, 1221 Fllh»rl St, Phila- delphia, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. Leo Niessen Co., 1209 Arch St., Phila- delphia, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. The S. S. Pennock-Meehan Co., 1608-18 Lndlow St., Philadelphia, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. Edward Reld, 1526^anstead St., Phlladel- phla. Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. Pittsburg. J. B. Murdoch & Co., 545 Liberty St., Pittsburg, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. Pittsburg Florists' Exchange, 228 Diamond St., Pittsburg, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. New Offers in This Issue. AMARYLLIS, TUBEROUS . BEGO- NIAS, GLOXINIAS. H. H. Berger & Co.. 47 Barclay St., N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. ASTER SEED. Johnson Seed Co., Philadelphia. For page see List of Advertisers. BEGONIA VERNON. Wm. Elliott & Sons. 201 Fulton St., N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. CARNATIONS, ROSE PLANTS, AS- PARAGUS SEED. S. S. I'eiuiocli lleeliaii Co., Piiiladelphla. For page see List of Advertisers. GLASS. Standard Plate Glass Co., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. JAPAN BULBS, BAMBOO CANES. R. M. Ward & Co., 12 W. Broadway, N. Y. Seitaro Aral, Yokohama, Japan. For page see List of Advertisers. NEW ORCHID-FLOWERING SWEET PEAS. Heury A. Dreer, 714 Chestnut St., Phila. For page see List of Advertijers. ORCHIDS, PALMS, FERNS. Sit'lii-eclit & Sou, Rose Hill Nurseries, New Rochelle, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. PULVERIZED SHEEP MANURE. R. & J. Farquhar & Co., 6 and 7 So. Mar- ket St., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. SHASTA DAISIES. Leedham Bull) Co., Santa Cruz, Cal. Ifor pas see List of Advertisers. TREES AND SHRUBS. F. W. Kelsey, 150 Broadway, New York. For page see List of Advertisers. UNlTaCHED HARWOOD ASHES. John Juyiit. Lui-know, Out., Can. For page see List of Advertisers. " WIRE HANGING BASKETS. Frauk W. Ball, 31 East 3d St.. Ciuciunati. For page see List of Advertisers. WANTS, FOR SALE, ETC. Adveriisetnents in this column one cent a word. Initiak count as words. Cash with order. POSITIONS WANTED for head garden ers and assistants; for further information apply to W. W. Rawson & Co., 5 Union St., Boston. Mass. SITUATION WANTED— By Florist and Gardener where services of a flrst-class Grower are required. Married, 2 children. Address S. I., care HORTICULTURE, 9th and Market Sts., Philadelphia, Pa. SITUATION WANTED by young man, English, as second gardener: eleven years' experience; references; age 25, disengaged. Address E, care HORTICULTURE, 11 Hamilton Place, Boston. WANTED — Two second men on private estate. Wages $50 to $55. Address R. D., care of HORTICULTURE, 11 Hamilton Place, Boston. WANTED — Intelligent young gardener with some botanical and fern knowledge. Good salary. Address with qualifications H. J., care HORTICULTURE, 11 Hamilton Place, Boston, Mass. WANTED AT ONCE — A sober and ener- getic young man with knowledge of prun- ing, planting, etc., to assist in general landscape work. Apply in person or by mail with reference to A. Van Leeuwen, Jr., 3 Wexford Rd., Worcester, Mass. WILL PURCHASE a private collection of Orchids from parties desiring to dispose of same. Address A. K. Balevre, 24 Clin- ton Street, Newark, N. J. SODA IN ITS RELATION TO PLANT GROWTH. Address Before the Newport Horticultural Society. On Tuesday, January 22, a large and representative gathering of horticul- turists listened appreciatingly to an address by Professor Wheeler, director of the Agricultural Experiment Sta- tion at Kingston, on "Soda in Its Rela- tion to Plant Growth," at a meeting of the Newport Horticultural Society. Professor Wheeler spoke without any notes, bul evidently from a clear un- derstanding gained from personal ex- perience. The speaker said that the effect of soda on plant growth is a sub- ject which has been considered by hor- ticulturists for many years, and upon which there have been many and di- versified opinions. The Rhode Island Station began its experiments in 1894. and at that time a certain writer in Boston filled the agricultural papers with statements that soda and soda salts were as valuable as potash in plant growth, and could be substituted for the latter, and the experiments at the station were made to learn if soda was beneficial solely because it liber- ated more potash from the soil, and thus gave the plant more potassium which is needed for its growth, or if it was valuable of itself. Earlier than this agriculturists in. Sweden and Germany had claimed that under certain conditions soda was ca- pable of increasing certain crops very decidedly, in some cases even one- half, by virtue of a direct manurial action, and other authorities, on the contrary, denied that soda was capable of performing any such beneficial functions. With the leading scientists at war on the subject, the experiments at Kingston were begun to find out just what soda would do. These ex- periments have shown very material differences in the benefits of soda upon different plants. For instance it was found that when as much as 300 pounds of muriate of potash were used, applications of soda ash or common salt in addition to potash have greatly increased yields in case of fodder beets. When the sup- ply of potash was reduced, crops like turnips and radishes were greatly in- creased by applying the sodium com- pound in manure. In other crops it was found that sodium salts were of little value. It having been found that soda was beneficial in certain cases, the next experiments were directed towards finding out how the benefit was obtained, whether it made the soil as a whole moist or better, liberated more potash and other ele- FLORISTS'WAGONS FOR SALE Three ilorists' open wagons, three florists' top wagons and three sets of harnesses. Can be seen at 1 West 28 St., New York. EDWARD HICCINS. Seedsmen We have an opening for order and counter hands who are experienced. William Elliott & Sons 20I Fulton St., New York 182 HORTICULTURi: February 9, 1907 ments of plant .food, or whether it helped by increasing the contents of soil solution. In these experiments the station had the assistance of ex- perts from the bureau of soils of the Department of Agriculture at Wash- ington and the work has been carried on continuously for several years un- der widely varying conditions, in wet and dry seasons. These experiments have thrown some new light upon the question of how soda is beneficial; chiefly that where potash is used the soda may not be of benefit, and again, if the potash sup- ply is short soda may be helpful. It has been learned that some plants can be helped by the use of soda though there is a shortage of potash, while others are not, and particularly it has been learned that the use of nitrate of soda and kainit, which contains large quantities of soda, is an insurance against a shortage of potash in soil where those plants are grown which are capable of being benefited by soda. There is much yet to be learned, but because everything is not known it is not a good reason for stopping the assistance that is needed to continue the work. Other scientific investiga- tion has been continued for centuries before the desired results have been •obtained. Successive generations have handed down the results of the labors to their posterity, and the experiments in plant life are but the beginnings of a scientific investigation, which others will continue and in the distant future find out what it is desired to know. After the address questions were .asked bearing upon other peculiar and not very well understood actions of chemicals on plant life. The questions were answered at least very courte- ously by the speaker although it must be confessed that the questioners were left pretty nearly as much in the dark as ever; this is especially the case in regard to the sterilizing of soils in regard to which Prof. Wheeler was questioned. GREENHOUSES BUILDING OR CON- TEMPLATED. New. Oakville, Ct.— Charles Abbott, one house. Springfield, 111.— Thomas Peaker, one house. Indianapolis, Ind.— T. F. Parrv, one house, 40x300. Additions. Muskegon, Mich. — L. Wasserman, two houses. Danville, 111. — Frank Smith's Scms, two houses, .30x300. Elmira, N. Y.— U. S. Cut Flower Co., 18 houses, each 100 feet long. Pomfret Centre, Conn. — Mrs. R. M. Clark, two sections, each 50 feet in length, by Weathered; Miss Clark, rose house, by Lord & Burnham Com- pany. FARTHER NORTH "Ii is the lightest and strongest house imaginable.'^ HALL & ROBINSON. Monlrcal. P. Q. NORTH. The lightest and most perfect greenhouse construction yet attempted. Best crop of beauties 1 ever had. J. H. DUNLOP, TotoDlo. Oat NEW ENGLAND. "No shade in my new house, crop is a record brealcer." EAST. "So well pleased with all points, we intend to build more of them." G, MATTHEWS. Greal Neck. N, Y CENTRAL " Lightest house on the place, strong as a bridge." W J PALMER &SON. Bufialo. N. Y. N. TONAWANDA, N. Y. TORONTO. ONT. Extract from a letter received from J. J. Lampert & Sons, Xenia, Ohio- '' Wc h ive the larger house planted to mums and they have outgrown considerable stock that was planted a niDnch earlier in this locality. We also h ivc one house planted to roses which are doing nicely. We like the King Houses ever so much and would use nothing else again " Vours very truty, [Signed] J. J. LAMPEFT & SO*NS. Extract from letter received from The E. G. Hill Co-, Richmond, Ind. '■ The wood is all up and we are ready for glazing; everything fits admirably an J we fiad no more trouble with the irons after be- coming familiar with the methods of building. Everything is pro- gressing nicely and we are much attached to the King Gutters We think that the next time we build we will use the entire King Con- struction. Yours very truly, [Signed] THE E. G. HILL CO., Per F. H. Lemon. J A, LONG. Eaal Haven, Coon. FAR WEST. "After making a trip East to see all constructions am ordering yours. Best in every way." C H HOPKINS. Kent. Wiuh. WEST. "They arc perfect in every way." C F. MALER DcDVCT. Colo. KING CONSTRUCTION CO., ^oRSfJ^o' ont^' "• ^• CALIFORNIA NOTES. The writer made a brief call last Sunday at the Santa Rosa residence of Luther Burbank, and learned that he had just concluded an article pre- pared for publication on "The Origin- ator's Aim," in which he declares that the plant originator is an explorer into the infinite who has "no time to make money," and whose castle, the brain, must be kept clear and alert for throwing aside fossil ideas and replac- ing them with new sci.jntific thoughts, followed by action. Professor C. W. Woodworth, head of the department of entomology of the State University, is at present en- gaged in important e.\periments de- signed to prove how much poison in the form of a spray is necessary to kill insect pests and how much poison can be put into the spray without in- juring the vegetation on which the pests feed. All classes of pests will be included as subjects of the savant's experiments, and the results are ex- pected to be of great value to orchard- ists throughout the state. The expen- sive materials being used in the ex- periments were ordered from Ger- inany. LIST OF PATENTS. Issued January 15, 1907. 841,132. Draft Rigging for Vehicles. William J. Drees, Coving- ton, Ky. 841,166. Tedder Attachment to Mow- ing Machines. John Moore, London Township, Ontario, Canada. 841,171. Cultivator. Matthew H. Nicholson, Tyler, Texas, assignor to Eugene Rosen- baum, Dallas, Texas. 841,306. Combined Hothouse Grapery and Greenhouse. Robert Bender and Frederick W. Taylor, Philadelphia, Pa.; said Bender assignor to said Taylor. 841,390. Plow, Andrew GuUickson, Gatzke, Minn. 841,406. Dump Wagon. Carl E. Kauf- man, Rosedale, Kans. 841,431. Weeder. Eugene Pearl, Pas- saic, N. J. 841,461. Hand Cultivator. Benjamin F. Shuart, Oberlin, Ohio. 841,488. Garden Implement. William C. Dodge, Lodi, Cal. 831,574. Flower Stand. Paul J. Sand- hofer, Flora, 111. 831,586. Weed and Grass Trimmer, &c., Obadiah Shidler, Alliance, Ohio. February 9, 1907 HORTICULTURE. 183 iggy»e<^AveVt^yg5Xe« I Clipper IMPROVKD I I {mP Greenhouse Boiler, « 35 Erie St., CHICAGO. i "'""'" Go. Boilers made of Steel Boiler Plate; shell, firebox sheets and beads of steel; water space all around front, sides and back. Write for information. From Clay to Box We are sure the clay has no superior. Ne.vl, we perfected the method of making SYRACUSE RED POTS Then we pa. ked them in a modern way. I'nen, ihe flor- { ists ordered and or eied and are still ordering. H.i%e yuu' S/flAiUSE PJIfERr CO. Syracuse - - N.Y ; Price per crate 15002 in. pots in crate $4 1500JK " " 5.25 1500254 " ** 6.00 10003 " '* 5.0Q 800 3H " " 5.80 5004 " 4.50 3205 4.51 1*46 " " ,3..6 Seed pans, same price as pots. Send for price list of Cylinders for Cut flowers. Hanging Baskets, Lawn Vases etc. Ten percent. off forcash with order. Address Hllfinger Brns.,Pottery,Fort Edward.N.Y. August Rolker & Sons, Agts., 31 Barclay St., N. ». City. Standard Flower . . If your greenhouses are within 500 miles of the Capitol, write us, we can save you money W. H. ERNEST, asth and M Streets, WASHINGTON, D. C. Holds Glass Firmly See tho Pcint 49 PEERLESS I Olftztne FolDtB are tho best. j No righra or Icfti. Box of 1.000 poiDU T&ou. poatpftld. HENRT A. DREER, I 714Cbvay, NEW YORK. AND FOR THE PRIVATE, PLACE What can be more effective or charming than the curvilinear house? This one has high sides to accommodate the taller palms and fern trees and joins a straight roofed, two compartment h' use in the rear. The interesting feature about this compact proposition is the way it fits so perfectly in the arbitrary space between the line fence and the dwelling drive. We undersiand t. k ng advantaj^e of just such placing even as we know thoroughly, right greenhouse construction. FOR SALE: Every part or any part for good greenhouses. LORD (Si BURNHAM CO. Greenhouse Designers and Manufacturers 1133 BROADWAY, cor. 26th Street, N. Y. BOSTON Branch : 619 Tremont Building HE lasting qualities of a greenhouse is another vital point — it's the point that should be figured in with first cost. Each year's cost of repairs actually makes your greenhouse cost just that much more. U-Bar greenhouses are the best green- U-BAR houses built and require less repairs, and the re- pairs cost less than in any other type of construc- tion. Send for catalog. PiersonU=Bar Company, Desig^ners and Builders U=Bar Greenhouses, Metropolitan Building, Fourth Ave. and 23 rd Street, New York. Carnation Wixsor Ci'Uterpiefo Arrang<»ment liy J. Iveni DonI:i l^iM^CAPE Garden £. aocf LlBR NEW ■ eOTAt OAR r/- // Jidmi/mTTice. QqjTON, Mass. di/I>scr/pt/on, H00\ 186 HORTICULTURE, February IG, 1907 BEACON CARNATION If you pla nt Bea- con your help will have to hus- tie or put in extra time p c king flowers. (ORANGE-SCARLET) Ori8:inated at Ellis, Mass. Has beeti tested four years and proved to be of Great Commercial Value Do you want to keep the "Blues" and grow Bea- con? You can't do both. Commencing to bloom early in the Fall, it gives a profusion of flowers for Christmas (when scarlet is in demand at remunerative prices) and CONTINUES THROUGHOUT THE WINTER MONTHS. It may not score as high on the exhibition table as some, but WILL FIGURE UPON THE RIGHT SIDE OF YOUR LEDGER in a manner highly satisfactory. The blooms, under ordinary culture, average 2 3-4 to 3 inches in diameter, the guard petals are broad, well arranged, and of good substance, the centre loosely arranged and not too full. Color, scarlet with a dash of orange, which lightens up the flower, especially during dull, dark weather, making it very brilliant and attractive. The stem is long, stiff and wiry. Calyx long and seldom bursts (less than four per cent. last winter). It propagates easily. The plant is a vigorous, healthy grower, of ideal habit, and a most pro- fuse bloomer. A night temperature ol 50 to 52 degrees suits it admirably. A bench of Beacon in full Bloom is a siglit not easily forgotten ... PRICES ... Per 100 $12.00-50 at 100 rate Per 1000 $100.00—250 at 1000 rate Per 2500 $95.00 per 1000 Per 5000 $90.00 per 1000 Per 10,000 $80.00 per 1000 In lots of 20,000 or more, cash with order, or received prior to shipment, $75.00 per 1000 WE ARE PREPARED TO MAKE PROMPT DELIVERY COTTAGE GARDENS CO. *1 Queens, N. Y. Mmntlon This Paper PETER FISHER Ellis, Mass. a i {CARNATION WINSOR {We have not advertised Winsor until now because we have not had to. It is so good and its merits have been so generally recognized that it has practically sold itself. Our advance orders were very large, and we did not feel the necessity of advertising it until we were in a position to fill and take care of our early orders. We iare now nearly caught up with our advance orders and have a fine lot of stock on the cutting bench, so that we can promise, for the present, February delivery on orders received within a short time at least. If you have not already purchased a stock of this, you should lose no time doing so. We are going to sell more Winsor than has ever been sold of any novelty that has ever been put on the market. Its merits and value are now so well established that one is not buying a chance. We are cutting and shipping right along between one and two thousand flowers a day to the New York market, where our flowers are sold. There is nothing on the market that approaches Winsor to-day in carnations. It is the best seller on the market, on account of its lovely color, fine stem, perfect calyx, and fine keeping and shipping qualities — in fact, in this regard it covers every necessary requisite as a market variety. From a growing standpoint, it leaves little to be desired. It is unusually healthy, very vigorous and pro- ductive, and. we think, the most profitable carnation ever introduced. This may seetii high praise for a carna- tion, but it is no exaggeration. Winsor gives a large percentage of high-quality fiowers. It practically does not split at all. Notwithstanding the fact that we have had the darkest, dullest winter we have ever had, when the Enchantress and Lawson types are splitting badly all over the country with every one, we have not had one-half of one per cent, of split calyxes or Winsor — in fact, we seldom see a split calyx. Hundreds of visitors who have been at our Scarborough place will substantiate this statement, extravagant as it may appear. Any one who fails to plant Winsor this year will regret it. Rose Pink Enchantress is good, and a good many other varieties are good, but if you want tiie winner, plant Winsor. We not only have a good thing in Winsor, but we are delivering good stock. As a sample of the testi- monials that we are receiving, see this space in last issue. We are trying to give 110 cents on the dollar, and guarantee to please everybody with the stock sent out, or we will not ask you to pay for it. We have still to re- ceive our first complaint, and we have shipped between one and two hundred thousand cuttings to date. STRONG ROOTED CUTTINGS, February delivery, $12.00 per 100, $100.00 per 1,000. j '. R. PIERSON CO., Tarrytown-on-Hudson, N. Yj [FJ.PIERSON£0.,Tarrj February 16, 1907 HORTICULTURE 187 IMPERIAL and PINK IMPERIAL CARNATIONS You Cannot Afford to be Without these Two Excellent Varieties Price $12.00 per 100 ; $100.00 per 1000, 250 at 1000 rates, a discount allowed when cash accompanies the order A, «/. GUTTMAN, The Wholesale Florist of New York 43 WEST 28TH STREET JOHN E, HAINES, BETHLEHEM, PA. Carnations Rooted Cuttings, A Mo. 1 Stook, that will give the hest of satisfaction Helen Qoddard Robert Craig; Victory Lieut. Peary Lady Bountiful Enchantress Law5on White Lawson Harry Fenn Queen Cardinal Flamingo Eclipse Jno. E. Haines Lawson White Red Sport Boston Market Variegated imperial Pink Imperial Pit 11)0 $6 UO 5.00 6 00 3. SO 3 00 2. SO 2 00 2S0 2.50 2.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 5 00 2. SO 3.50 1.75 12 00 1200 PerlOdO $50.00 45.00 50.00 30 00 25.00 20.00 15.00 20.00 20.00 IS 00 25 00 25 00 2S.00 45 <10 20 00 24.00 15.00 100.00 100.00 2.50 2.50 3.50 3.50 4.50 5.00 20.00 20.00 30.00 30.00 40.00 40.00 00.00 Rose Plants OWN ROOTS PROPAGATED FROM GRAFTED STOCK Kaiserin, Bride, Maid 2 in. pots Cbatenay, 2^ in. unpotted Wellesley, 2 in. Killarney, 2 In. 254 in. Richmond, 2'/i in. GRAFTED, ENGLISH MANETTI STOCK Kaiserin, Bride, Maid, Killarney, Richmond, Wellesley, Chatenay, 2!4in. 10.00 Kate Moulton, own roots 10.00 grafted 2S.00 Asparagus Seeds ( TRUE PLUMOSUS NANUS ) Qreenbouse grown. $4.50 per lOOO seeds. Special quotation on lots of 10,000 or more. S.S.PENNGCK-MEEHANCO. m Wholesale pUII t Florists of rniLA. 1 608-16 f 8 Ludlow St. You'll find something worth reading on every page of this paper. JOHN E. HAINES^ . The Leading Scarlet brilliant color. One stem, tbe most prodne- tlve ever Introduced, blooms early until thrown out In July, no extra grass. All ■hoots make flowers. Watcli the papers and «ee what growers say about It. None but well-rooted, healthy cuttlugs leave the place. Rooted cuttings ready Dec. 15, 1906. Price, $6.00 per 100; $50 per 1000. JOHN E. HAINES, Bethlehem, Pa. C AR N ATI ON S Rooted Cuttings— Now Ready Per loo: — Lighl Pink Lawson, $0.00; White Lawson, $3.50; Variegated Lawson, $2 50; T. W. Lawson, $2.00; Enchantress, $2 50; Harry Fenn, $2.50; Manley,$2.5o; Boston Market, $2. 00; Fair Maid, $2.00 Winners at Toronto White Perfection, all white, the best in the show. We have the argest stock of this variety in the country. Strong healthy cuttings ready now. $6 per 100, $50 per Aristocrat, beautiful cerise — winner everywhere. Enchantress $2.50 per 100 March ist delivery. $12 per 100, $!00 per 1000 Red Riding Hood, our grand scar ct. $12 per 100, $100 per 1000 Daybreak Lawson or Melody, $6 per 100, $50 per loo-j White Lawson, $5 per 100, $25 per 1000 _ _ $20 per 1000 Lady Bountiful,......-*-- $3 per 100, $25 per 1000 Cardinal $4 per 100, $30 per 1000 Lieut. Perry $4 per 100, $30 per 1000 Red Lawson, $4 per 100, $30 per 1000 Victory, $6 per 100, $50 per 1000 Variegated Lawson, $3 per 100, $25 per 1000 Harlowarden, crimson,.. $2 per 100, $15 per 1000 Winners of 22 first prizes this season. Our stock is clean and healihy. Chicago Carnation Co., A. T. PYFER, Manager Joliet, III. HENRY A. STEVENS CO. East Street, Dedham, Mast I^ .A. 15 E> r^ Iv B^ New Pink Carnation for 1907 Color— A peculiar shade of lovely pink, with a faint yellowish cast; several sh-ides lighter than the Law -on. Unlike most Pinks, the brighest sun does not injure the color. Size — 3 to 4 inches in diameter when estab- lished. Odor — Pleasing, but not strong. Stems — Invariably strong, but always gracefu , ranging from 12 to 30 mchesduring the season. Habit, etc. — A very quick, active grower, making specimen plants in a short time, even from late cutiings. On account of its rapid growth, requi es supporting very soon alter benching. Gets away rapidly, blooms early and gives long stems ri.'ht from the start. Productiveness — Piodisious is the best word we know of to use here. It is the most incessant bloomer early ^ nd late, we have ever grown. Stock limited. Delivery January 5th to IQlH and later. Price $12.00 per 100, $100.00 per 1000 THE H. WEBER fc SONS CO., Oikland.Mil. DON'T Be Afraid To Invest In ROSE PINK ENCHANTRESS It is both free and "fancy" — a sure money-maker. Price $7.00 per 100; $60 per 1000 Delivery January and later. Write for Descriptive Circular. S. S. SKIDELSKY 824 No. 24th Street, Philadelphia carWattons THE BEST rooted cuttings of the following varie- ties, viz ; — Fink Lawson, Red Lawson, Var. Lawsoo, White Lawson, Enchantress, Harry Fenn, Genevieve Lord, L. Naamann. Plants ready January j 5th. Plants clean; healthy and free from rust. Prices right. Address A. W. WILLIAMS = Highland, N. V. DEBUTANTE The most profitable light pink Carnation. Tested Four Years $10.00 per 100. Delivery begins Jan. t. J. W. HOWARD - Somerville, Mass. Save Your Split Carnations The BAUR CLIP and PLIER will do it in a Busi- nesslike manner at a minimum of time anH expense. In. xpen=ivc, Instantaneousl ■ Applied and Practically Invisible. The dps are made of galvanized wire and are oolored green just the color of the calyx and can hard y be detected. Visible PLIER $3.00 Postage prepaid 4- 4 t 1000 Clips $100 Postage prepaid Trade Mark SAVE YOUR PINKS Vielore splittiug. Don't try to patch them lip with wiret. That would do in the I9th but not the 2 ith centurv. Use the n. & D. Artificial Calyx. Sl.-r, 'pel' lOj: SISOO per lOiiO. iSend for Sample. MflXF ELD i DIMONO, Mf ., P.O. Box 304D. Warren. R.I. BAUR FLORAL CO., - Erie, Pa. DAHLIAS! CARNATIONS! CHRYSANTHEMUMS! Strong Field roots of leading cactus and other dahlias, such as Knemhilde, Brunhildc, Strahlen Krone, Win- some, Dainty, Lonsdale. Ruih , etc , $4.00 per loo, $35.00 per M. Send fur full list of kinds. Carnation and Chrysanthemum cuttings now ready rooted Field Carnations ready June 25 to bench. We fie d April i, and arc mammoth by July, Early benching is the thing. Orders book-cd for July i or later delivery. Send for list. Only up to date kinds. Cash with order, HARLOWARDEN GREENHOUSES CREENPORT, N. Y. CARNATIONS. Red Chief —Bright scarlet— early and very produc- tive. $12.00 per 100; $too.oo per 1000. Average 3 in. flower. A leader in every respect. Bonnie Waid —Clear pink edged white.— $12.00 per 100; loD.oo per looo. Large well formed tloom. Very early and productive. F. DORNER «* SONS CO. La Fayette, Ind. sTasta daisies ALASKA, CALIFORNIA, WESTRALIA strong, tield-^iown division?, true to name, $2.50 per 10(1. Express paid for cash with order. The Leedham Bulb Co, Santa Cmz.Cai. TO BUYERS Patroniie our advertisers, they will treat you riajht 188 horticulture: February 16, 1907 Great Bargains In nursery stock of all kinds. PRIVET — 3 to 4 ft. at $3.50 per loo, $ jo oo per looo, 3 to 4 fi., XX heavy 4.00 " 100. 35.00 ' ' 1000. 4 10 5 ft , extra heavy 5.00 " 100, 40.00 " 1000. 5 to 6 ft., 6.00 " 100, 50.00 " 1000. HYDRANGEAS— 2 to 3 ft. at $7.00 per 100. 3 to 4 ft. at 10.00 per 100. 3 to 4 ft. XXX at $12 00 per 100, CARYOPTERIS MASTACANTHUS, f^eld grown, at $6.00 per 100. STEPHANANDRA FLEXUOSA .— 18 to 24 io- at $7.00 per 100; a to 2J4 ft. at $8.00 per 100. SPIREA VAN HOUTTEI— 3 to 4 fi. at $8.00 per 100. VIBURNUn PLICATUM — 2 to 3 ft. at $12.00 per 100; 3 to 4 ft. at $15.00 per 100 70,000 AZALEA AHOENA— Special prices on ap- plication. HONEVSUCKLES-2 yr. old, in large quantiiies at $-0.00 per 1000 600,000 HERBACEOUS PLANTS. PINK P/CONIAS in hrge clumps at $10.00 per 100. 30,000 CREEPING ROSES at low prices given on application. THE ELIZABETH NURSERY CO. ELIZABETH, N. J. GRAFTED ROSES We offer this year the following assort- ment: Bride, Bridesmaid, Bon Silene, Etolle de France, Franz Deegan, Golden Gate, Ivory, Oen. ricArthur, Kate Houlton, Kaiserin Au- gusta Victoria, Killarney, La Detroit, Liberty, Mme. Abel Chatenay, Hme. Caroline Testout, Mme. Hoste, T\rs. Pierpont Morgan, Haman Cochet, Harechal Niel, Perle Des Jardins, Papa Qontier, Richmond, Rosalind Orr Eng- lish, Souv. Du President Carnot, Souvenir De Wootton, Tom Field, Uncle John, Wellesley. The above grafted from 2 1-4 inch pots $15.U0 per 10*1; $120.t)y, C^dni^. February 16, 1907 HORTICULTURE 191 Roses Under Glass PROPAGATION The first essential towards successful propagation is a properly constructed bench. To devise and build a bench that will respond to all that is required of it has been the work of some of our best growers for many years ; the result is a bench as different in appear- ance from the old style propagating bench as is the modern iron-frame greenhouse compared with the anti- quated building of twenty years ago. Many growers, however, still adhere to the common rose bench, con- verted into a propagating bench by the addition of boards along the sides to conserve the heat. This prac- tice is to say the least very unsatisfactory, as no matter how neatly the boards are made to fit, the intense heat contained in the interior of the bench soon warped them causing them to spread, and in addition to allowing much of the heat to escape, gives to the bench a most unsightly appearance. To overcome this difficulty the propagating bench may be built of brick or cement, materials not so susceptible to heat. Growers who have tried this style of bench speak very highly in its favor ; it is more easily regulated than the old rose bench, and the good results obtained soon compensate the grower for his extra labor and expense. In building the walls or sides of the bench, spaces should be left for the ventilators. A very satisfactory bench operated on a place where the writer worked was built of cement, the bottom being of tile. The walls were about 3 ft. 6 in. in height, 4 1-2 in. in thickness at the base, tapering a little to within 7 in. from the top, at which point they were reduced abruptly to 2 in., the ledge thus formed serving as a support for one end of the tiles, the rest being supported by iron bars, fastened to the cross bars which were made of the same material. An opening was left in the center and running full length of bench, about 4 in. across, and covered with a box made of twelve-inch boards, a six-inch board being hinged on to one of the larger boards, the whole forming a most ingenious ventilator, as when the cover was raised, the greater portion of surplus heat was conveyed to a dis- tance above the bench where the danger of scorching to the cuttings was minimized. Along the sides were placed other ventilators which let in cool air as it became necessary. The bench, whatever material is used in its construc- tion, should be equipped with a sufficient amount of pipe to insure a bottom heat of 70 degrees; not that this is essential to the well-being of the cuttings but as a means of safety during a protracted period of zero weather. Valves should be placed on each run of pipe, so that one or more may be used independently. To keep the pipes off the ground and prevent the displacement of the bench, due to expansion, a good method is to sus- pend each pipe by means of a stout wire to the cross bars that support the tiles, thus allowing the pipes to move with perfect freedom, and obviating any possi- bility of the derangement of the supports. Sand for roses should be clean and sharp, not too gritty, and free from any decomposing matter. In order to make it pack nicely the sand should be mois- tened and pounded down firm, leaving a uniform depth of four inches. (Selecting and rooting the cuttings will be the subject of the next article.) Culture of the Amaryllis 'l"he seed should be sown between the 10th and 20th ui' August. Where several hundred or more seeds are to be sown, shallow boxes or flats 2 ft. x 18 in. x 3 in. deep are best. The soil should be good, sandy and silky to the touch, evenly filled in, the surface levelled, and each seed put on edge; mind you one edge, in rows an inch apart, gently pressed into the soil, then levelled and given an even thorough watering. Place in tem- perature of no more tlian seventy-five degrees. Keep each box shaded with glass covered with brown paper or canvas night and day until the young plants show, which will be in a week or ten days if the seed is new and good. The shading should be removed as soon as the ma- jority of the plants are well above the soil; they should be placed in a light, warm place, being careful that they do not suffer from want of water. Wlien the plants have two leaves each and the third one is devel- oping, which they should do in seven or eight weeks, it will be time to transplant them into other like boxes (in good soil such as will grow good geraniums), 3 inches apart each way — made firm, well watered and encouraged to grow as rapidly as possible. After they have been growing for two months in these boxes (I mean growing) their leaves should begin to overlap each other, when, twice a week, they should be soaked with not too strong manure water, kept growing rapidly until first of May. Then partially withhold the water until the middle of the mouth, thus preparing them for their outdoor treatment which is soon to begin. For two weeks previous to planting out, place them in a frame where the sash may be taken off every sunny day and put on again every night when chilly. Now for out-door treatment. When the ground gets warm in a sunny, well-drained spot, in a trench 5 inches deep, lay fiat a 5-inch fence board; on either uide of this set on edge a 5-inch fence board, thus forming a trough. Fill this trough with rich soil, such as will grow good roses or chrysanthemums ; fill up the outside of the boards with the soil that is; then set the very strongest plants 6 inches apart and the weaker ones 5 inches apart, make firm and soak thoroughly with water. It will be understood that the 5-inch fence boards are used as illustrators from which deductions or elabora- tions may be made. Twice a week during the summer a good soaking of cow or other manure water should be given. Between the 10th and 20th of September, beginning at one end, take up each plant carefully; don't break off one tittle of root. Pot quickly into 5 or 6-inch pots, as size of plant suggests, in good soil. Cut off tops one-third, tie leaves upright loosely, give one good watering, stand in blocks snugly together; give water sparingly afterward, and in ten days take the pots in- side, lay them on their sides under the benches, in greenhouse temperature and give no more water until ready to begin forcing them, or other\vise preparing them for flowering. ^~^Jd^u^ IkfrrhKi (To be continued.) 192 HORTICULTURE February 16, 1907 horticulture: VOL. V FEBRUARY 16, 1907 NO. t PUBLISHED WEEKLY BY HORTICULTURE PUBLISHING CO. 11 Hamilton Place, Boston, Mass. Telephone, Oxford 292 WM. J. STEWART, Editor and Manager SUBSCRIPTION PRICE One Year, in advance, $1.00; To Foreign Countries, 2.00; Single Copies, 05. ADVERTISING RATES Per Inch, 30 inches to page $1.00. Discounts on Contracts for consecutive insertions, as follows: One month (4 times) 5 per cent. ; three months (13 times) 10 per cent. : six months (26 times) 20 per cent. , one year (52 times) 30 per cent. Page and half page spaces, special rates on application. COPVRiaHT. 1907, BY HORTICULTURE PUB. CO. Emered as second-class matler December 8, 1904, at the Post Office at Boston. Mass. under the Act ol Congress ol March 3, 1S79. CONTENTS FRONTISPIECE — Caruatiou Winsor CEDRUS LIBANI AND C. DEODAJIA— J. P. Johnston —Illustrated 189 BRITISH HORTICULTURE— W. H. Adsett 190 ROSES UNDER GLASS— J. E. Simpson 191 CULTURE OP AMARYLLIS— John Thorpe 191 SWEET PEAS AND DAHLIAS AS A WINTER CROP — G. H. Higgins 193 PETUNIA THE OUEEN — Illustrated 193 AZALEA PHARa'iLDE MATHILDE— Aug. Haerens. . 193 NEWS OF THE CLUBS AND SOCIETIES Pittsburg and Allegheny Florists' and Gardeners' Ciiib- Florists' Club of Washington — Gardeners' and Florists' Club of Boston— Dobbs Perry Horti- cultural Association— New Bedford Horticultural Society— Newport Horticultural Society — Detroit Florist Club 19* American Rose Society — New York Florists' Club . 195 Club and Society Notes 197 CARNATION WINSOR IN DECORATIVE WORK— Illustrated 195 A FEW WORDS FOR THE ROSE SOCIETY— P. Joseph Lynch 196 AN AMATEUR WITH A RECORD— Geo. M. Anderson —Illustrated ISJ' EXPERIENCE WITH THE CARNATION— J. E. Haines 19S OBITUARY George A. Sutherland— John P. Loftus— Mrs. Mary Somers — John Brick 199 SEED SOWING — D. Mcintosh 200 CUT FLOWER MARKET REPORTS Boston, Cincinnati. Columbus, Detroit, Indianapolis, New York. Philadelphia 207 MISCELLANEOUS Movements of Gardeners 193 San Francisco Notes 193 Personal 19'^ Library Notes — C. Harman Payne 198 Two Canadian Trophies— Illustrated 198 Business Changes 199 New Dracaena Pere Charon — Illustration 199 List of Patents 199 Catalogues Received 200 Salvia Zurich — Theo. Wirth 202 Incorporated 202 News Notes 204 Greenhouses Building or Contemplated 204 Philadelphia Notes 205 Condensation on Store Windows 207 Jt was 110 small imdertaldng to get three thousand liloonis together and .«end them in special care from Xew York to Toronto Init no one who saw the display at Toronto will question the wisdom of the move or doubt that the cost was well repaid in results. Given a good rose, carnation or other flower, well-grown, and its mis- sion is far from accomplished until it is well-sold. We know of no more direct way to attain this desired result than to show to the public in attractive form the various uses to which these flowers may be put. A correspondent in an Englisrh con- The position temporary refers to the sweet pea as of the sweet pti "next to the ever-supreme rose, in- dubitably the flower of the future." 'J'his is a bold i^red'ction — one which our friends, the carnationists, will view with an eye half-closed, undoubt- edly— l)ut stranger things than this have happened and to those who have watched the wonderful development of the sweet pea in this country and abroad during the past few years no firediction will seem incredible. Great as has been the improvement in varieties for general cul- ture the advancement that appeals most strongly to us is in the winter-flowering section which, under the subtle mastery of such growers as William Sim, is already in a secure place among the choicest popular favorites in the cut flower market. And each year sees marked progress in some desirable characteristic. It is announced tliat the growers A suggestion whose .sensational displays contrib- in regard to the uted SO much lustre to the Rose Rose schedule Show at Boston last year are to exhibit again in this year's exhi- bition at Washington. This is good news and gives assurance that the American Eose Society is in a way to fully equal, if not surpass, the notable success of a year ago. That this knowledge will tend to greatly in- crease the professional attendance at Washington and swell the membership of the Society, goes without say- ing. We miss from the schedule, however, the decora- tive classes, such as the mantel and table centre piece competitions, which proved such strong attractions at Boston, especially with the general public and this is to be regretted as Washington can boast of florists with abilities in this line second to none in the world. Per- haj^s the omission may yet be remedied, as it should be, in the interests of the Society and the flower for which it stands. On another page we call attention to the A clever innovation of an exhibitor at the Carna- innovation tion Show in Toronto, who, not content to stop at the customary vase displays, ar- ranged to have his leading specialty shown in such man- ner as to depict its decorative value for various purposes. Planting will soon be in order. One liit of planting, as important as any, and alwaj's in season you perhaps have overlooked or deferred. We mean an advertise- ment in HoRTicuLTDRH. It will take but a few minutes of your time to attend to it and once done it will be like Sandy's tree, "growin' while you're sleepin'." Start now with a contract for at least 70 cents' worth each week during the coming year. It will yield an abundant crop. February 16, 1907 HORTICULTURE, 193 SWEET PEAS AND DAHLIAS AS A WINTER CROP. The extent to which the early flower- ing qualities of Blanche Ferry sweet pea has been developed is shown quite plainly by comparison, at the plant of W. C. Ward at Wollaston, Mass. A row of Burpee's Reselected Earliest of All, which was sent out by Burpee last season, as a type possessing a distinct gain in time of flowering, over all other sent out by that firm, was planted next to the wall entirely around the house. A row of seed sent out by Burpee two or three years ago, as Extreme Earliest of All, was sown in each side bench next to the walk. Across the middle bench rows of Zvolanek's Christmas pea were planted also one row of Extra Early. A heavy coat of manure was applied and worked in thoroughly, the seeds being sown about August 20. Reselected and Christ- mas both commenced to flower about December 10. Extreme Earliest of All grew tall without showing bud and was cut back. Extreme Early made a luxuriant growth of vine with no buds in sight the middle of January. Re- selected threw a slightly superior flower. Christmas made a fine healthy stocky vine with marked tendencies of adaptation to forcing conditions. The long unbroken spell of dark, cloudy weather made a kind of treat- ment, much out of the ordinary line, necessary. Fires were banked a good part of the time and a temperature of 40 deg. at night and 45 during the day was as high as it was deemed safe to go, as a few degrees more of arti- ficial heat would have induced a soft growth that would never mature into flowering wood, but wilt and droop upon the first appearance of the sun. When the sun did come out the tem- perature was allowed to run up and when this has occurred it went above 80 degrees for awhile. Under this treatment Christmas and Reselected threw a few fiowers and Extreme Earliest of All made a slow growth but had to be cut back, — in some places the second time. If the weather should become bright and sunny and a temperature of 45 to 50 at night and 70 to 80 during the day be allow- able, the last named would probably flower in ten or twelve days. Extra Early has made so much vine with such indefinite prospects of flowering that it will probably be pulled up. Under favorable weather conditions, Mr. Ward thinks he might have had flowers by Thanksgiving, but even with this early flowering capacity de- veloped, and making all due allowances for the unfavorable weather conditions prevailing the present season, he finds nothing to show that sweet peas grown from seed sown in the bench in August and given the entire space, will pay their way through December and January, with the high prices prevailing for carnations and roses this winter. $1.50 per hundred for peas seemed to be the limit. With an easier market for other standard flowers $1.00 would probably be the average and there is no reason to think they would throw flowers enough at these prices to prevent their being in debt the first of February. Earlier in the history of forcing this flower, seed were sown in pots in January and later planted out in the bench vacated by some other crop, and re- sults obtained were satisfactory. Planted in the carnation houses and trained to the posts, also sown in violet houses in rows the right dis- tance apart, so that they will be brought into flower when violets begin to grow poor, the short time required by Christ- mas and Reselected from seed to flower gives them a value beyond any- thing yet offered, but a house of peas grown as a house of carnations or roses is grown would enter into the late winter months, when they do be- gin to flower in paying quantities, with too much of a deficit to make the average for the season a reasonably profitable one. Dahlias have also failed to fulfil promises as a winter flower at this place. Storm King threw a good crop for a while, then came small and single, then blind, and finally refused to grow at all. Kreimhilde, which looked exceedingly promising, during the middle fall, threw three or four marketable flowers to a plant and then stood still. They were both cut back to two buds the first of January, but as they have not started to grow again will probably be dug up, sweet peas having been planted between the rows. Compared with chrysanthe- mums they paid well for a late fall crop, but failed to give encouragement as a dependence for the full winter season. Possibly with more sunlight and a higher temperature, placed in raised benches, where they would be free from the chill and dampness which works up through the soil to some extent in the solid bench, a different result might have been shown, but if dahlias do possess winter flowering qualities it is a proposition as yet un- proven at this plant in Wollaston. G. H. HIGGINS. PETUNIA THE QUEEN. The illustration herewith shows the character of this superb double petunia better than any description we can give. The variety originated with the Yates Floral Co.. Canajoharie, N. Y., and will be distributed by that firm and the Scranton Florists' Supply Com- pany jointly. MOVEMENTS OF GARDENERS. Robert Purshall has left Newport to assume charge of "Bookolt." Mrs. 0. H. P. Belmont's place on Long Island, and Charles Philpot, lately assistant to Bruce Butterton at the "Elms." has been appointed Mr. Purshall's succes- sor at "ilarble House" and "Belcourt." SAN FRANCISCO NOTES. In time of storm a few weeks ago, while passing a refugee camp of shacks built for earthquake and fire sufferers with funds sent here by great-hearted philanthropists of the Eastern states, I took shelter in a shanty occupied by a landscape gardener of my acquaint- ance and found there two others of like trade. It was interesting to hear those scientists in* gardeners' attire talk, and I made some mental notes of what they said, and this is a sample: "American cities have found it profit- able to learn from the example of Paris. Many of them have expended vast sums to make themselves attrac- tive by the planting of trees and palms and shrubs and flowers, and all that have done so have reaped financial re- wards while gratifying the civic pride and the love of the beautiful of their inhabitants. Among California cities, Los Angeles was first to realize the value of attractiveness as a commer- cial asset, and her people, actuated by wisdom as well as a broad spirit of local patriotism, have voted bond issue after bond issue to beautify with trees and flowers their attractive streets and parks. They have proved that it pays to improve and beautify, and they are reaping a reward that they have justly earned by their enterprise and public spirit. The freshest example of this philanthropic spirit is just over the bay in Oakland. They have a city mayor over there who is not under five indictments for serious wrong-doing, as is the case with San Francisco's mayor. Frank K. Mott is his name, a thorough gentleman whose expansive home gardens are one of the beautiful sights of Oakland. I have helped to make it so, and I know Mayor Mott very well. As mayor he won recently a good fight in which he actively p'ar- ticipated, the result being a vote of his people, five to one in favor of a mil- lion dollar issue of bonds to beautify his city with additional parks." AZALEA PHARAILDE MATHILDE. Editor of HORTICULTURE: Dear Sir: — In your esteemed paper of January 19th, page S.3, I read, under the heading "New Plants," that Aza- lea Vervaeneana gifted the trade with a fine new sport — a snow white, except the upper quarter, that is sprinkled with crimson, called Prohilda Ma- thilde. I wish to inform your readers that the so-called novelty is nothing else than the variety Pharailde Ma- thilde, which is in existence since twenty years; it won the gold medal in 1887. Its originator was Mr. Jos. Ver- vaene, who got the .unsurpassed Ver- vaeneana. and it was from the very same Pharailde Mathilde that Ver- vaeneana sported. Hoping that you will give these few lines a little corner in your much-liked paper, I am, dear sir. Yours very sincerely, AUGUST HAERENS. Somergem, Belgium. Have You Read the Advertisements this Week? 194 HORTICULTURE February 16, 1907 NEWS OF THE CLUBS AND SOCIETIES PITTSBURGH AND ALLEGHENY FLORISTS' AND GARDEN- ERS' CLUB. Tuesday, Feb. 5th was carnation night, always one of the most import- ant meetings of the year. There was a good attendance of members who listened with interest to the secretary's report on the past year, showing that on Feb. 1st the club membership was 159, resignations during the year 6, deaths 1, members dropped 8 and new members 17, and a larger bank balance to the credit of the club than ever before. The auditing committee reported the secretary's books had been examined and found correct. When the election of officers for 1907 was taken up, the vote of the club was cast for the officers of the previous year, viz.: Jno. W. Jones, president; E. C. Reineman, vice-presi- dent; Fred Burki, treasurer; H. P. Joslin, secretary; E. C. Ludwig, assist- ant secretary; P. S. Randolph, Jno. Bader, Fred Burki, executive commit- tee. The salary of the secretary was increased for the ensuing year. It was proposed by Mr. Burki that the delegation from Pittsburgh to the Carnation Convention at Washington, D. C, in 1908, be authorized by the club to extend an invitation to the convention to meet in Pittsburgh in 1909. The club viewed the proposition with favor and so ordered. There was not as large a showing of carnations as usual from distant growers. The F. R. Pierson Co., sent fine blooms of their leaders, Winsor and White Enchantress. Winsor added to the reputation gained at the Toronto Convention, where this carna- tion won the prize for the best one hundred pink, the consensus of opinion being "the best carnation of its color." White Enchantress was well-liked also. The Pittsburgh Rose and Carnation Co. and J. L. Wyland, were the largest exhibitors of the home growers, the former showing fourteen or more large vases. Good stock was also shown by A. T. Lorch, A. R. Peacock, gardener Thos. Jenkinson, E. C. Ludwig, and the Pittsburgh Florists' Exchange. The Baur Floral Co. had on view several split carnations which had been mended with their new clips. The work was very neat and scarcely noticeable. The Maxfield & Dimond Co., Warren, R. I., also showed their artificial brass calyx. This seems to be a preventive rather than a restorer, and is applied to the calyx at the first signs of splitting. When it has served its purpose on one carnation it can be used on another. When the subject for the next meet- ing came up, it was decided that a change from our stereotyped exhibi- tion would be pleasant, and Mr. Wm. Falconer, was appointed a committee of one to obtain a specialist to address the club at its March meeting; the club furnishing any material in the way of flowers, etc., that the lecturer might need for illustration. H. P. JOSLIN, .Secretary. FLORISTS' CLUB OF WASHINGTON. The regular monthly meeting of the Florists' Club of Washington, D. C, took place Tuesday evening, February 6. The meeting was of unusual impor- tance, embracing features of much in- terest to the trade in general. P. Jo- seph Lynch read an instructive paper on rose culture. Quite a fine display of roses and new carnations was made. A vase of Gold- en Gate roses, grown by F. H. Kramer, was awarded a first-class cultural cer- tificate. He also showed his rose. Queen Beatrice, not yet disseminated, but which had previously been favor- ably passed upon by the awards com- mittee. W. S. Clark showed a seed- ling rose under the name of "Colum- bia," though not in suflScient quantity to be noted upon, and it will be shown later Among the new carnations shown by the F. R. Pierson Co. were vases of Winsor and White Enchantress, both exhibited for the second time here. H. Weber and Sons Co., of Oakland, Md., showed a seedling of Prosperity type named "Toreador" which was awarded 91 points. Mabelle, from the same grower, was favorably passed upon. Nominations for annual election of officers resulted as follows: Peter Bis- set, president; Z. D. Blackistone, vice- president; Charles McCauley, secre- tary: Wm. F. Gude, W. H. Ernest, treasurers; board of directors: G. C. Shaffer, F. H. Kramer, W. S. Clark, Mr. Mayberry and Jno. Robertson. Much interest was manifested in the meeting of the American Rose Society, to be held here March 13, 14, 15. The annual banquet will be given on the evening of March 14 at the Arlington Hotel, to which members of the Rose Society will be invited. NEW BEDFORD HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY. This society at its February meet- ing was favored by a visit from the secretary of the N. E. Dahlia Society, Morris Fuld. who took an active part in a discussion upon the classification of dahlias, and as the discussion was mainly upon the revising and prepara- tion of the schedule for the autumn show, his remarks were highly appre- ciated. Owing to inability to obtain information as to dates and hall facili- ties, the executive committee was un- able to present the schedule in a com- plete form, but hope to have it ready for distribution at the March meeting. The monthly examination of plants and flowers, which it is hoped will be an interesting feature of future meet- ings, was left in the hands of the en- tertainment committee. Mr. Fuld in the course of an inter- esting address spoke very highly of the position held by New Bedford In the dahlia growing world, both for the standard of its exhibition and the in- troduction of new kinds. Several names were enrolled on the member- ship list of the N. E. Dahlia Society. GARDENERS' AND FLORISTS' CLUB OF BOSTON. The next regular meeting of the club will be held at Horticultural Hall on Tuesday, February 19, at 8 o'clock. Mr. C. W. Ross of Newton will lecture on "Road Construction". There will be some very interesting exhibits on the tables. All florists having steam boilers or who use steam pumps are invited to meet the executive commit- tee at 6 o'clock; any also who are not club members are just as freely asked to be present. The threatened drastic State legislation in regard to steam boilers should be an incentive to all who are directly interested to attend. The club hopes to be able to do some- thing towards mitigating what now appears to be a serious menace to commercial florists and market gar- deners. W. N. CRAIG, Sec'y. DOBBS FERRY HORTICULTURAL ASSOCIATION. The regular meeting of this society was held on Saturday evening, Feb- ruary 9, in their room in Odd Fellows' Hall, R. Boreham in the chair. The prize of the evening was won by H. Keiling with a fine bunch of roses. There was an excellent display of cut flowers and pot plants, including mig- nonette, cyclamens and violets. C. Wilson staged a handsome new as- paragus; H. Kastberg some very fine seedling amaryllises. The prize for the next meeting is to be for the best collection of cut flowers. NEWPORT HORTICULTURAL SO- CIETY. , The schedule of premiums for the I early summer or rose show of the ■ Newport Horticultural Society is about completed; all that is now need- ed is the final approval of the whole society, which approval is already as- sured. This show will, it is hoped, this year be a good one; at least a generous amount of money is appro- priated for premiums, and the list is made as comprehensible as possible. Last year there was no rose show — a lapse that many regretted. Five hun- dred dollars will be given for premi- ums listed in the schedule as now ar- ranged, and the expectation is that the special prizes will be fully as nu- merous as usual; several are heard of already. As soon as the schedule for this has been approved the committee will go straight to work on that for the autumn or dahlia show, which will be bigger still; it will be held in September. DETROIT FLORIST CLUB. The last meeting of the Detroit Flo- rist Club was well attended, the prin- cipal attraction being a carnation show The Chicago Carnation Co. ex- hibited vases of White Perfection, Aristocrat and Red Riding Hood. Van Booslager showed Moonlight and Pink Lawson, and the F. R. Pierson Co. Winsor and White Enchantress. Among local exhibitors were Malost with 200 Lawson of the quality of five years ago, also the largest and best violets seen hereabouts this season. Thos. Brown excelled all others with White Enchantress. Albert Staehlen, a progressive young carnation grower, surprised all with excellent vases of White Lawson, Rose-pink Enchantress, Pink Lawson and fifty blooms of a new and very promising white seedling, and the same may be justly said of fifty blooms of a seedling of darker pink and much larger size than Law- son. These are two seedlings which. February 16, 1907 HORTICULTURE 196 CARNATION WINSOR IN DECORATIVE WORK. ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^I^L ^ ^^1 M^^H ^^^^^IffiSu^* '^^^HK^^'a. J ^^ vBt^'^ ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^1 ^^^^^^Rn«%|a^^Hpb.*« tM i&iflJIHi^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^l ^^BSKSSSmKE^tM I^HB^Kh^^^.^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^1 ^^^E^i^^^^^^^K^^i^^T '- ijSI^^I ^HS^^I ^^^^HB^^^^^^^B^*' ri^Bl^^^^l ^^^^R^B^^^I ^^^■jE^E ^|^^HHK>, ^ .^^^^^^^Swfev^^^^l II^^hIIh HI B^^^g ' """^^o. HH^I BOUijUliC AKUANis flowers as we sometimes see in the pictures of the grand old country gar- dens. "Rhododendron Knoll" is an- other exquisite little floral gem. C. HARMAN PAYNE. TWO CANADIAN TROPHIES. Herewith we take pleasure in show- ing illustrations of two of the nicest cups competed for at the meeting and exhibition of the American Carnation Society at Toronto, Canada, last month. The Canadian Horticultural Association's trophy was offered for the best six varieties of carnations, fifty blooms of each. The Montreal Gardeners' and Florists' cup was pre- sented for the largest and best dis- play of carnations in the exhibition. Both cups were worthily won by the i F. R. Pierson Company of Tarrytown 1 and Scarboro, N. Y., and Mr. Pierson is justly proud of them. A CORRECTION. In the paper by R. O. King, pub- lished in last week's HORTICULTURE, a line was accidentally dropped out of the first column on page 165. It should read as follows, the missing words be- ing those within the brackets: "The glass people say that the workmen do not like to make [greenhouse sizes be- cause they can make] more money on larger sizes." February 16, 1907 HOKTICULTURE. 199 OBITUARY. George A. Sutherland. George A. Sutherland, wholesale flo- rist of Boston, (lied suddenly on the morning of February 11. Mr. Suther- land was born on December 14, 18G5. in the parish of Bohann, County of Elgin, Scotland. At the age of 13 he came to this country and lived in Athol, Mass., where his father and brother carried on a florist busi- ness. When about 21 years of age he entered the employ of W. J. Stewart in the wholesale business in Boston, and five years later, in partnership with Lucius Peck, purchased the business of Mr. Stewart. Mr. Peck dying the following year, Mr. Sutherland came into possession of the business, and for some years conducted it success- fully, but latterly came into financial difficulties, which, preying on his mind, are presumed to have hastened his death. Mr. Sutherland was a man of kindly heart and had many sincere friends in the trade. He leaves a widow. John P. Loftus. John P. Loftus, a well-known gar- dener at Mt. Hope Cemetery, Boston, died on February 11, aged 68 years. Mr. Loftus was a fellow-employee with Jackson Dawson at the old nur- series of Hovey & Co., at Cambridge, and, like Mr. Dawson, enlisted in the 19th Mass. regiment at the opening of the Civil War, he serving in Company K and Mr. Dawson in Company G. Mr. Loftus was wounded and dis- charged but later went into the navy. On his return he resumed his garden- ing employment at Lenox, Mass., and remained many years until his health broke down. In recent years he has had charge of the tropical plant depart- ment at Mt. Hope Cemetery under superintendent J. H. Morton. NEW DRACAENA PERE CHARON. Foliage twice as large is that of D. teimin.ilis niid equally brilliaut !□ color. Mrs. Mary Somers. Mrs. Mary Somers, wife of Harry C. Somers, a well-known grower of Wash- ington, D. C, died at her home on Chain Bridge Road on Monday, 11th inst., after a long illness. Mrs. Somers is the only daughter of Solo- mon Davis, who with his three sons, has for a number of years been suc- cessfully engaged in growing violets and miscellaneous plants, Deceased was 60 years of age, and is survived by husband and one son. We tender our sympathies to the bereaved fami- lies. John Brick. John Brick, a retired florist, died in Franklin, Mass., on Februarv 1, aged 65. BUSINESS CHANGES. J. B. Steussy has opened a retail store at 417 E. Market St., Louisville, Ky. Huebner & Brown have opened a retail flower store on Washington street, Chicago. John H. Bath, formerly with A. Donaghue, has opened a retail store in Omaha, Nebr. Mr. Reynolds retires from the Scott Floral Co., at Denver, Colo., and will locate on the Pacific Coast The Benthy-Coatsworth Company have moved to the second floor of th? Atlas Building, Chicago. The Gallup Floral & Seed Co. will soon be in their new quarters at 819 Sixteenth St., Denver, Colo. W. H. Fickett has purchased the es- tablishment known as LaRochelle, 21st St. and Sth Av., New York. Dunn & Huebner, Chicago, have dis- solved partnership and the busines^j will be carried on by Henry C. Dunn. The Garden, Tarkington Baker, manager, will soon be ready for the retail florist business in Indianapolis, Ind. The Elmwood Select Nursery under the management of Frank Brown, is a new concern located at Paynesville, Minn. C. W. Archer has purchased the dahlia business of W. W. Hathaway of Brockton and has combined it with his business at Middleboro, Mass. Miss Anna J. Schulte has again ap- peared in the arena of the retail trade and displays her shingle at the depart- ment store of Partridge & Blackwell, Detroit. H. G. Dillemuth opened his new store on Spadian Avenue, Toronto, Can., on February 2. with an orchestra and superb decorations as attractive features. Under the name of the Ozark Nur- sery Co., Ben Davis will continue the business of the Ben Davis Nursery of Bentonville, and the Parker Nur- series, at Payetteville, Ark. At a meeting of the directors of the Conard & Jones Co., West Grove, Pa., called after the death of the president, A. F. Conard, a reorganization was ef- fected by electing Mark Hughes of West Grove a director, and officers as follows: President, Robert Pyle; vice- president, Antoine Wintzer; treasurer, S. Morris Jones; secretary, R. T. Sat- terthwalt. LIST OF PATENTS. Issued January 15, 1907. 841,708. Weeding Hoe. John Mc- Clure, Weatherby, Mo. 841,930. Draft-Equalizer. William R. Campbell, Little York, 111. 842,119. Weed-Cutter. Hermon C. Scott, Ritzville, Wash., as- signor of one-half to W. W. Zent, Ritzville, Wash. Issued January 29, 1907. 842,165. 842,172. 842,180. 842.194. 842,199. 842,208. 842.214. 842,22.3. 842,228. 842,378. 842,420. 842,501. 842,658. Plow. Howard A. Beham, Renfrew, Okla. Manure Spreader. George E. Camp, Utica, N. Y., assignor to Standard Harrow Co., Utica. N. Y. Steam Heating System. Thom- as F. Dexter, Providence, R. I. Fertilizer Distributer. Wil- liam A. Freeman, Syca- more, Ga. Grass Cutter. Beil H. Her- rick and Frank Cleary, Rug- by, N. D. Side Delivery Hay Rake. Fred L. Kirkman, Glenwood, Mo. Hot Bed Frame. Wilhelm H. Luckau, Magdeburg, Ger- many. Reversible Harrow. Leonard B. Metcalf, Spartanburg, S. C. Seeder. Robert H. Mouser, Jr., Crown, Texas. Oscillating Blade or Fish Tail Propeller. George E. Wade, London, England. Weed Cutter. Otis O. Petty, Olney, III. Window Plant Box. August J. Schoenecke, Chicago, 111. Solar Heater. Charles L. Haskell, Boston, Mass. Have You Read the Advertisements this Week? 200 HORTICULTURE February 16, 1907 SEED SOWING. There are so many kinds of plants that can be raised from seeds sown at this time of the year that to some at least the methods adopted with suc- cess in the work of sowing and tlie preparations incident thereto may be of considerable interest if not in a measure helpful. The first consideration is the pro- curing of seed of the best strains and varieties from reliable dealers whose reputations are a very fair guarantee, despite any disclaimers to the con- trary, that what is purchased will turn out to be just what it was represented to be. After the seed comes to hand and when the proper time comes (which for a great many things is the pres- ent) immediate preparations should be made for sowing. Seeds of the greater number of bedding plants should be sown in shallow flats or seed pans about 3 1-2 inches in depth. Drainage should be provided by first placing over the holes or spaces be- tween the boards in the bottom, pieces of broken pots, and over them a layer of whole sod, well rotted, but wholly adhesive; then fill to within an inch of the top with good free soil, suitable for most seeds if composed of fibrous loam with a good sprinkling of leaf mould and sand unsifted. Over this place a thin layer of finely sifted soil of much the same nature as of which the main part is composed. It is very important that this last layer be made perfectly level in order that when water is applied, the fine seeds will not be washed to one side. Sow all seeds evenly over the surface and seeds that are of a gritty nature and moderately large as well as the larger seeds, ought to be covered with fine soil, but before doing that, press them down to bed in the soil with a clean board. Very fine seeds such as be- gonia and calceolarias, should not be covered with soil only pressed on the surface. When the sowing is satis- factorily done a careful watering will be in order with a watering pot with a very fine rose attached, after •which, place squares of glass over the flats or pans, and put these in a warm part of a house where a gentle bottom heat is available. Very little water will be required for most kinds of seeds until they germinate, but the soil should never be allowed to get dust dry. , When the seedlings have appeared well over the surface, the flats or pans should be removed to where they can get full light and sufficient air. The best way is to place them on a shelf near the glass, but always taking care that at first they will not be suddenly subjected to draughts of cold air, otherwise they will very likely depart this lite when only on the threshold of it. After the seedlings are thus gradu- ally exposed to sun and air and they have attained a size fitting them to be conveniently handled, it will be neces- sary them to prick them off into other flats filled with good soil, or pot singly into the smallest size pots. For most things, for the first moving, the method of transplanting into flats is the most practical in that usually a smaller percentage die than when the other method is adopted. Again, when the seedlings begin to crowd in the flats, it will be advisable in most cases Begonias Plant now to insure good saleable plants for spring sales. Crimson Orange Scarlet Pink White Yellow Mixed Doz, $0.40 .40 .40 .40 .40 .40 .35 Single 100 E' 75 2.75 •-'•7£ 2.75 2 75 2.75 2.30 J3350 23 5° 23.50 23.50 23.50 23.50 22.00 Doz. $0.65 .65 .05 ■(■i .65 .65 .50 DiiUllLE too 1000 $5.00 $40.00 5 00 40.00 5 00 4C.00 5.00 40.00 5.00 40.00 5.00 40.0( 4 00 35.00 Gloxinias A handsome lot of bulbs, large and sound, such as will give only the best results. Blue Bordered Scarlet Bordered Blue Red and Scarlet Spotted White Choicest Mixed Doz. 100 I coo $0.60 $4 00 $35.00 .60 4 00 35 00 .60 4.00 35 00 .60 4.00 35 00 .60 4.00 3S-00 .60 4.00 35.00 .50 4.00 35.00 Fancy Leaved Caladiums These are now largely used for decorative purposes, with other foliage plants, also excel enl lor table decorations. They cover a wide range of colored foliage, Doz. 100 1000 Lar^e Bulbs in named varieties $i*35 $10.00 $90.00 Mixed, all varieties i.oo 8.00 75.00 SEND FOR OUR NEW COMPLETE WHOLESALE CATALOGUE HENRY F. MICHELL CO. 1018 Market Street, PHILADELPHIA, PA. to pot them into pots of a size in pro- portion to the root they have made. When priclcing off or potting seedlings tor the first time, they should be shaded lightly until they get somewhat established. After all this, subsequent treatment comes much easier to the operator and also to the subjects op- erated upon. D. Mcintosh. CATALOGUES RECEIVED. J, G. Harrison & Sons, Berlin. Md.— Catalogue of general nursery stock. Leedle Floral Company, Springfield, O. — Rosy Propositions for Spring, 1907. Peacock Dahlia Farms, Atco, N. .J. — Special catalogue of dahlia roots for 1907. Maple Ave. Greenhouses, West Ches- ter, Pa.— Surplus list of fruit and or- namental trees. F. E. Stewart, Rives Junction, Mich. —1907 trade price list of gladiolus bulbs and hardy plants. Mosbaek Greenhouse Company, On- arga. 111. — Descriptive list of cannas, ferns and bedding plants. B. Y. Teas Company, Centerville, Ind. — Wholesale price list of trees, shrubs and plants for 1907. John R. Clarke & Co., Bellevue Greenhouses, West Roxbury, Mass. — Catalogue of plants, bulbs, shrubs and W. C. Krick, Brooklyn, N. Y.— Florists' immortelle letters and novel- ties, '•Perfect" flower pot handle and hanger. W. Atlee Burpee & Co., Philadelphia, Pa —1907 wholesale price list for mar- ket gardeners and florists. Profusely illustrated. Bromfield, Colvin, Rees Co., Bay City, Mich.— 1907 wholesale quotations on fancy peas, beans and other vege- table seeds. Harvey Seed Company, Buffalo, N. Y.— Annual catalogue of vegetable, field and flower seeds. A selected list of good things. S. M. Isbell & Co., Jackson, Mich.— Farm and Garden Seeds. Devoted mainly to agricultural and vegetable garden seeds; very complete. F. E. Conine Nursery Company, Stratford, Conn. — Spring and fall cata- logue of general nursery and land- scape gardeners' stock. Illustrations good and descriptive matter very com- plete. Thomas J. Grey & Co., Boston, Mass. —Seed Catalogue for 1907. The usual good list of seeds and tools, with inter- esting addition of novelties and spe- cialties in flower and vegetable seeds, dahlias, gladoli, etc. HORTICULTURE'S REPRESENTA- TIVES. The following named gentlemen represent this paper in their various local districts, and are authorized to accept subscriptions, advertisements and news items: UUKFALO. K. y.— E. (.'. Rriiekei-, 38.5-87 Ellicott St. CI.EVEL.iND. OHIO— A. L. Hutchins, 2220 East 74tU St. COLUMBUS, OHIO— M. B. Faxon, 246 Oak St. CINCINNATI. OHIO- Frank W. Ball, 31 East 3(J St. DETROrH, jriCH.— Frank Danzer. 1487 2.->tb St. INlPlANArOLIS. IND.— George B. Wie- ganfl, lillii N. Illinois St. LOUISVILLE. KY.- F. L. Schulz. Jr., 1325 Cherokee Rd. MONTRE.4.L.— William Cocpri'. .3.38 St. jHmes St. NEWPORT, R. I. — D.ivid Mcliitosb. Leilge Road. IIUL.VIiELPHIA, PA.— George C. Wat- son Dolisor. Bids.. 9th and Market Sts. SAN FR.iNCISCO, CAL. — Luther Mon- ni'tto. .SG6 Isabella St.. Oakland. Cal. ST. P.\UL. JIINN.— Gilbert L. Skutt, cor. Hovt & Hamliue Aves. TOLEDO. OHIO— J. L. Schiller, 929 Prouty pGONIA VERNON ■* EXTRA FINE STRAIN ■■ TRADE PKT. 25c, Wm, Elliott & Sons 20I Fulton St., NEW YORK purTunleached hardwcod ashes Nature's plant food. The best fertilizer to buUd up the land. You get the best in the Joynt brand. Write for prices to JOHN JOYNT, Lucknow. Ontario. Canada. February Iti. 190i horticulture: 201 i i New Orchid-Flowered Sweet Peas These are a distinct "break" in Sweet Peas, dirtenng Irom the standard sorts by the extraoroinaiy size of their flowers, usually measuring 2 inches across, and by the standards being crinkled and wavy, while the wings are large and spreading. Another sp endid fcatutc is that a very large percentage bear tour blossoms to the stem, which are long and strong. To sum up, they possess every characteristic that can be desi red in Sweet Peas, and will undoubtedly supersede stand ird sorts of same color as soon as they become more plentiful ,, Countess Spencer, A lovely clear pink, shading d .rker at the ed^es. 10c per oz , 2oc per M lb. B. J, Castle. Rich carmine-rose, shaded with salmon, very striking, especially under artifical li^ht. 17c per pkt., 5 pkts., 75c. Frank O tiby. The largest and hnest pale lavender-blue. 17c per pkt , 5 pkts. 7"ic. Gladys Vnwin. Charming shade of pah rose-pink; exira long stems and ver^' valuable loi cutting. lUc per oz., 2r>c per K lb. Helen hewis. {Orange Countess ) Brilliani oran' e-ruse 2-jc per oz. Helen Pierce. This is the new gloxiria- tlowered Sweet Pea, being marbled blue on a whin ground, with tne veins showing a little deeper ex actly like a mottled Gloxinia. ir>c per oz., 50 per ii lb. John Ingman. Rich salmon-rose. 15c pti oz., 50c per !^ lb. Mrs. Alfred Watkins. A superb pale pi' 1- similar in shade to the old Princess Beatrice. 17 per pkt., 5 pkts. 75c. Nora Unwin. The finest white now in ex istence. 17c per pkt., 5 pkts. 75c. PbylJis XJnwin. A veritable giant amonp Sweet Peas; color a deep rose-carmine. 15c pei oz., 50c per J^ lb. I DREER'S GARDEN BOOK and FlorUrs Catalogue now re.idy and sent on appli- cation to all florists. Z 7(4 Chestnut Street I PHILADELPHIA - Henry A. Dreer PA. PULVERIZED SHEEP MANURE Direct from ranches in the West. We have on hand for immediate delivery a large supply of exceptionally fine quality. For the Lawn, The Greenhouse, For the Herbaceous Garden, For the Flower Garden, For the Vegetable Garden, Use Purity Brand Sheep Manure. PRICE, Ton, $4.).00; half ton, $20.(10; 500 lbs., 10.00; 100 lbs., $2.50. R.&J.FARQUHAR&CO., 6 and 7 So. Market St., BOSTON. JUST RECEIVED Highest Quality Flower Seeds Write for Florists' Wholesale List. ( Northern Greenhouse Crown ) A¶gus Plumosus Nanus Seed of the Highest Germinative Power Per loo se^'ds, 50c: Per loco ^eeds, $3.50: Per 5000 seeds, $16.00 Asparagus Sprengeri, Per 250 seeds, 25c; Per 1000 seeds, 75c; Per 5000 seeds, $3.00 Johnson Seed Company, 217 Market st. Philadelphia, pa. *A°'®5^!® p^^^'osu® Herbert W. Johnson, of the late firm of Johnson & Stokes, President GLADIOLI' Burpee's Seeds Beautifully illustrated catalog, colored plate, etc., describing Qroff's Hybrids, Named Novel- ties of rare beauty, Mixtures and Collections to color and fine Mixtures of all colors. Write for it. ARTHUR COWEE Cladiolus Specialist MEADOWVALE FARM, BERLIN, N. Y. PHILADELPHIA W.&D. SPECIALTIES tor FORCING Mignonette. "New York Market." Sweet Peas, "True," Christmas Flowerng, [pmk and *hite) Tomato. *'The Don," "Stir- hng CasUe." Mashroom Spawn. "Ens- lish " and "Pure Culture.'' Send for 1Q07 Catalogue. i|lerchants 4 Growers ambers St.. New York Weeber & Don, ??l'ch^^ Blue List of Wholesale Prices mailed only to those who plant for profit. BRECK'S HIGH GRADE FLOWER AND VEGETABLE SEED FRESH STOCKS lor the Florist, Market Gar- dener and Farmer. Catalogues on application Joseph Breck & Sons Corp. 47-54 NO. MARKET ST., BOSTON, MASS. for floristsand market gardeners is now ready and will be sent free to all who ask for it. NEW CROP flower seed* are mostly all on hand now and we are prepard to fill orders promptly. We handle only the hghest grade seeds. Com- pare our prices before ordering elsewhere. Cold Storage Lily of the Valley Pips. Best possible grade. looo in case 6 ft 2 25 2 00 3 00 2 25 2 00 2 00 PINK CANNAS L. Patry. 4M ft 2 no Martha Washington. 3M ft. . . . 2 00 Mile. Beral. 4>4 ft 2 25 Paul Marquant. 4H ft 1 75 ORANGE CANNAS Admiral Avellan. 4'4 ft. . . . 1 75 2 00 3 00 2 75 2 00 J. D. Cabo.. i'/i ft. President Cleveland. Queen of Holland. . Secretary Chabanne. 4 ft. ■4 ft. 20 00 17 60 27 60 20 00 17 50 17 50 17 50 17 50 20 00 15 00 15 00 17 60 27 60 25 00 17 60 COLD EDCED CANNAS Mad. Crozy. 3S4 ft 2 75 25 00 Queen Charlotte. 4 ft 2 75 25 00 Souv. de A. Crozy. 4 ft 2 75 25 00 YELLOW CANNAS Buttercup. 3H ft 5 50 50 OC Comie de Bouchard. 4>i ft. . . 2 75 25 00 Florence Vaughan. 5 ft 2 00 17 60 L. E. Bailey. 4j4 ft 2 00 17 60 WHITE CANNAS Alsace. 3M ft 2 00 17 60 Peachblow. 3 ft 1 75 15 00 BRONZE CANNAS Black Beauty. 5 ft 6 00 60 00 David Harum. SXj ft 3 25 30 00 Egandale. 4 ft 3 W 30 00 Grand Rouge. 8 ft 1 75 15 00 Musafolia. 8 ft 2 75 2-5 00 Rofausta, 6 to 8 ft 1 75 15 00 Shenandoah. 6 ft 2 25 li 00 ORCHID CANNAS Allemannia. 4 to 5 ft 2 25 18 00 Ausiria. 5 ft 1 75 15 00 Italia. 4S» ft 2 25 IK 00 Kronus. ."■> ft 2 75 25 00 Mrs. Kate Gray. 6 ft 2 75 25 00 Pennsylvania. 5 ft 2 i5 20 00 King Humbert. 4 ft. . . .12 J2, 15 00 Full descriptions of above and fifty other varieties of Cannas mailed free. ELEPHANT EARS ( Caladium Esculentum ) All sound and with eyes. 6—8 Inches in Circumference . 1 50 10 00 8-10 ■■ . 3 50 30 00 10 - 12 " . 5 .50 50 00 12 and up ** . 10 00 90 00 ARTHUR T.BODOINGTON 342 W. 14th St., New York MeLtioQ the Hortlcultnre when writing. CHRYSANTHEMUMS C. Tousct and Nooin, the money makers as we have found them $i,oo per doz.: $7.00 per 100; $60.00 per 1000. Pacific. Estell, Willowbrook, Halliday, Kalb and L. Harriet, 60c per doi.; $4.00 per 100; Cash with ordt r. E6GELING FLORAL COMPANY 653 S. Crand Ave., St. Louis, Mo. February 16, 1907 HORTICULTURE 20S. m Handsomer THan Ever Before ! ! 1 have the finest lot of trained Easter Ramblers in the country and am now booking orders for their delivery at proper time. Crimson Ramblers in bush [orm,$a to $3 each. Baskets, $2.50 ti. $12. Chairs $8 to $12. Crowns, $5 to $15 Cro'^srs, Pyramids, Umbrella, Automobile, Bicycle, etc. at correspond- ing prices. Dorothy Perkins Ramblers in similar styles; also Lady Gay Ramblers, $3 to $5 each. Baby Ramblers. $6 to $9 per doz. AZALEAS, ERICAS On these specialties 1 have no superior. Azaleas are superb this year and the proportion of the poDuIar but scarce pyramidal form is large. Quotatior s by dozen or hundred lots. We have the Firefly and Chas Enke in quantity. Ericas, Persoluta Alba, Cupressina, Cavendishii and Trans u cens, are splendid and every up-to-date florist should have them. Hydrangeas, Oranges, Tulips, Geni-stsi, Boicnia>, Gardenias, Cyclamtns. Daisies and a host ot other desir. tie things. Write for prices. Anton Schultheis, College Point, J^ew York « i GERANIUM Wholesale catalogue and price list contains descriptions of seventy-five of the best standard sorts and 100 im- ported novelties, sent free to trade only. R. VINCENT, Jr. & SON WHITE MARSH, MD. GERANIUMS Our selection $18 00 per 1000, composed of ihe [nllow- ing vancti-s all to name : S A Nnlt, Poitevine, • a Favorite Perkins, Brett, Viaud Castellane. I'ryleand several others out of 2 1-4 in. pot.w iih or without soil. Rooted Cuttings per 100 $1.00 2 1-4 in pot per loo $3.00 Fuchsias in variety Heliotrope, 2.50 1.00 Sweet Alvssum, 2.00 1.00 Lobelia, 2.00 1 00 Ageratum, 1.50 .50 Rose Geranium, 2.00 fine plants Coleus in variety, .60 Coleus Golden B'edder, .60 Cash must accompany order. J. E. FELTHOUSEN 154 Van Vranken Av., SCHENECTADY, N. V. PLANTS STAKES JAPAN LILIES Pay well for LATE FALL BLOOM and Xmas. Plant Now. 100 per case LIL. AURAT.- 6x8 $4.00 aoo $ 7.00 8x9 5 00 130 6.50 9 X to 6.00 140 8.25 LIL. RUBRUM.-6X 8 4.50 200 9.00 8x 9 e.oo 160 9 50 9x11 7.50 LIL. ALBUM.- 8x 9 7.00 160 11.00 9x11 10.00 LIL. MELP. - 7X 9 6.50 160 10.00 9X 10 9.00 5end for Catalogue H. H. BERCER & CO. 47 Barclay Street, - New York — ORCHIDS — Some of the varieties we shall import tMs spiing: C tt e> as, Triana;, Labiata, Mossis Me delln, Spec- iosissima, Giga^, Schrodeias; Dendiobiums Noi ile, Waidi num, Phala:nopsis ; Vandas Coer I a, Kim- balliana; Oncidium Vancosum; Laslias Anccps, Au- tumnalis, Albida. Write for prices on above. GARRIILO &. BALDWIN, SECAUCUS. N. J. ORCHIDS WHAT WILL YOU OFFER FOR 250 *°500Spirea Gladstone? WM. ELLIOTT & SONS AUCTION DEPARTMENT 201 Fulton Street, - - New York GOVERNOR HERRICK Originated and introduced by H. R. CARLTON, Willouehby, O. We have the following stt ck in the finest condition to pUmt and now is the time to plant: • M inch at $a.oo per doz., $10 per 100 and $75 per rooo 4 ' " 2.50 '* " la " too '* 75 " 1000 It will pay you. Try It. Order at once. In ordering goods please add "I saw it in HORTICULTURE." Importationfi, 1907 Save money and get our quotations on Cattleya labiata, Triarse, Percivaliana, Mossis, Men- delli, Schroederae^. JULIUS ROEHRS CO. Largest Orchid growers and importera in U. 5. RUTHERFORD, N. J. ORCHIDS Largest Importers, Exporters, Qrorrert and Ht/hri A-r^r^ othisk choice; fi^owjejrs In our WHOLESALE COMMISSION FLORISTS' DEPARTMENT in addition to our regular wholesale EVERGREENS and FLORISTS' SUPPLIES CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED HENRY M. ROBINSON & CO. 8, II and 15 Province St. I and 9 Chapman Place, Boston, Mass. See our Greens Advertisement on pase 209. L. O. Telmphonm, Main 26/8. NEWS NOTES. The weight of snow is responsible for $200 damage at the Kingman green- houses, MicUlleborb, IVIass., recently. ate to its place on the Bill from which it was stricken by the House. The greenhouses of Rev. H. P. Flem- ing, Orange, N. J., were destroyed by fire on February 10. It is reported that Col. Oliver Payne of New York has purchased the Gar- land estate on Prudence Island, New- port, K. I. This estate is very exten- sive, comprising a good part of the whole island. A greenhouse belonging to Mrs. C. D. Kingman, at Middlelxiro, iMaps.. was crushed by the heavy snow last week. John D. Rockefeller, it is said, will lay out in front of his mansion at Pocantico Hills extensive Italian and French gardens. About twenty of the florists of Springfield, Ohio, visited their brother florists in Urbana on the evening of February G. Mr. F. R. Proctor of New York has just purchased Southwick's Grove in Middletown, R. I.. — a place which has long been famous as a picnic ground. In the hands oT the new owner it will be improved and turned into a hand- some residential estate. The South Park Floral Co., New- castle, Ind., are reported to be look- ing for a building site in the suburbs as business has centered around their present location and the land has be- come very valuable. Their removal will be gradual, as new greenhouses are required. Mr. Gerlach, in charge of the green- houses at Mitchell Park, Milwaukee, Wis., has invited the public to inspect the orchids and azaleas which are es- pecially beautiful at this time. Civil service examinations are to be held in Boston on February 27 for farmers in the Indian service, salary $600 and $720; March 6, for French translator in the Department of Agri- culture, $1500. The opening of a new department store in Detroit recently was the occa- sion for a large dispkn' of floral gifts estimated to have cost nearly $2000 in the aggregate. Detroit seems to be all right. Protest was made by Alex. Murphy & Co. against the assessment of duty by the collector of customs at the port of Philadelphia on cycas stems, classi- fied as nursery stock under paragraph 2.=;2, tariff act of 1S97, claiming that these goods should be free of duty under paragraph 552, as palm leaves in their natural state. Protest has been overruled by the general appraisers. Protest of J. L. Hopkins & Co. against the assessment of duty on pumpkin seed by the collector of cus- toms at the port of New York, has been overruled. GREENHOUSES BUILDING AND CONTEMPLATED. Additions. Denver, Colo. — N. A, Benson, addi- tions. Pueblo, Colo. — G. Fleischer, ten houses. Appleton, Wis.— B. Zuelke & Co., one house. Princeton, N. J. — Stockton & Howell, one house. Baltimore. Md.— T. Walter Gray, one house, 18x90. Brookville, Ind. — Martin Weber, one house. .'50x120. Secane. Pa. — Philadelphia Carnation Co., additions. Belle Haven, Ct. — C. A. Moore, one house, '60 feet. Westfleld, Mass. — Henry Barton, one house. 100x150. Milwaukee, Wis.— W. W. Thompson & Sons, one house, 20x30. Los Angeles, Cal.— J. W. Wolfskill, two rose houses, 300 ft. each. Holdredge, Neb.— W. E. Davidson, three houses, 10x1000, 27x100, 6x100. South Bend, Ind.— South Bend Flo- ral Co., six houses, each 30x90; pot- ting shed, 26x90. Have You Read the Advertisements this Week? The friends of the school children of Washington, D. C, are hoping that the item of $1,000 appropriated for school gardening will be restored by the Sen- BUSINESS EMBARRASSMENTS. George Vaselos, florist and confec- tioner of 3102 Third avenue, New York, has been petitioned into bank- ruptcy. Burnet Galloway, dealer in seeds, Syracuse, N. Y., has filed a petition In bankruptcy; liabilities, $21,738; assets, $7,500. Czar Cannon, ruler of thes House ot Rep- lesoiitatives and dictator of legislation, still refuses to admit the .\ppalachlan and White Mopntaln forest reserve bill, despite the urgent solicitation of the governors of the states affected directly or indirectly ,".nd in defiance of the solid sentiment of the southern and eastern Atlantic States. Speaker Cannon's action. If persisted In, means a loss to the people which cann'ot be computed in dollars. The fate of this measure, passed by the Senate, Indorsed by the President, and beyond question sure of a passage ttirougli the House, is an example of what one man's power may be- come lu our present system of law-making. — New England Homestead. February 16, 1907 HORTICULTURE 205 rSOUTHERN WILD SMILAX i We are booking orders now Torfuture '^^|]^.eryj'°; J^^^^^y,"**"^ £. A. BEAVEN, EvergrCeil, AIB. LWe are booking orders ni and Beaven's Fadeless S Sheet Moss. Write tor Samiiles. PHILADELPHIA NOTES. Mr. Faust of the Pennock-Meehan Co. has not y"t (12th inst.) reached the crisis of the typhoid attack, but is re- garded by his physicians as having a good chance to weather it. Lent does not cut so much of a fig- ure here as it used to. There are plenty of weddings and other functions in sight to keep the trade busy. After the first three or four days things get back to normal. Mr. Peacock states that the report of the fire at his home last week was incorrect. On further investigation we find the disaster was at the house of his partner. Our expressions of sym- pathy are therefore just as much in order. Jno. H. Dodds, the superintendent at the Wanamaker country home, was in town when the fire broke out. The mansion was completely destroyed, causing fifteen hundred thousand dol- lars' damage. The strenuous life led by Mr. Dodds in getting home and the exciting work following would fill a volume to recite. It was a case of salvage: no water; plugs all frozen. Wra. C. Smith disagrees with J. D. Eisele of Dreer's in regard to Boston and Scotti ferns. As I remember it. Mr. Eisele could grow 25 per cent, more Scotti in the same space. Mr. Smith says he can grow more Bostons in the same space without losing their leaves. This is an interesting problem and according to the rules of debate Mr. Eisele has the first say, but he has to give particulars. After that Mr. Smith can follow with his points. The Dumont store has been rented by Berger Bros. Messrs. Berger will refit and improve the interior and ex- pect to move in by March 1st. With the well known energy and enterprise of Messi-s. Berger things ought to hum once more at 13th and Filbert — having been pretty dead there since the removal of the market to Pennock's. The event of this week in wholesale circles has been the opening of the new Niessen store. They have been visited by hosts of old friends and customers to wish them good luck and to admire the up-to-date airangements for the efficient dispatch of business, from the ice making plant in the base- ment to the offices and supply depart- ments on the upper floors. The ad- dress is now 1209 Arch St. Send orders for flowers for delivery in BOSTON and all NEW ENGLAND POINTS to THOS. F. CALVIN 124 Tremont St.. Boston The Park Floral Go. J. A. VALENTINE Pres. BOSTON FLORIST LEHER CO. I Manufacturers of FLORISTS' LETTERS | This wooden box nicely stained and varnished, 18x30x13, made in two sec- tions, one for each size letter, given away with first order of 500 letters Block Letters, zii or ■! inch size per loo, $2. Script Letters, 3. Fastener with each letter or word. Used by leading florists everywhere and for sale by all wholesale florists and supply dealers N. f . McCAKTHY, Manager 66 Pearl Street, BOSTON, MASS. JOHN BREITMEYER'S —SONS— Cor. Miami and Gratiot Aves, DETROIT, MICH. Artistic Designs . . . High Grade Cut Blooms We cover all Michigan points and good lections •f Ohio, Indiana and Canada P.J. HAUSWIRTH Temporarily Located at- 13 Congress Street CHICAGO AURITORIUM ANNEX Tel. Harrison 585 Florists Out of Town Taking orders for delivery In New York City or Vicinity can have them filled in best manner and specially delivered by .... . Thomas Young, Jr. 41 W. 28th Street, New York ALEX. MeCONNELL 571 Fifth Ave.. New York City Telegraphic orders forwarded to any part of the United States, Canada, and an principal cities of Europe. Orders transferred or entmsted by the trade to our selection for delivery on steam- ■hips or elsewhere recelre ipecUl attention. Telephone Calls, 340 and 341 38th St. Cable Address, ALEXCORWELL SAMUBI^ MURRAY Florist Coates House Conservatory lOir BROADWAY, KANSAS CITY, MO Both 'Phones 2670 Main FRED C. WEBER FLORIST OUVE STREET SI. LuUlo, lUUi Established I873 Lone Distance Phone Bell LtBdell 676 YOUNG & NUGENT 42 West 28 St., NEW YORK "FLOWERS BY TELEGRAPH " WASHINGTON, D. C. OUDE BROSCO f LORISTS QUDE'5 DENVER, COLORADO WILLIAM L.ROCK Flower Co. KANSAS CITY. - MO. will carefully execute orders for Kansas City and any town in Mifsouri or Kansas. Have You Read the Advertisements this Week? Qeo. H. Cooke FLORIST Connecticut Avenue and L Street: WASHINOTON. P. C. William J. Smyth FLORIST Cor. MlcMgan Ave. and 31st St., CHICAGO' We ship to all points in Illinois and Iowa. Phones : Douglas 744, Douglas 523, Douglas 740 E ^^ I« B S Flowers or Design Work DELIVERED IN ALBANY AND VICINITY ON TELEGRAPHIC ORDER. 11 NORTH PEARL ST., ALBANY, N. Y. Theodore Miller FLORIST Long Distance Phones; Bell, Forest 56; Kirlo-ch, Oelmar 4832 Delmar Boul. ST. LOUIS, MO 206 HORTICULTURE February 16, 1907 A cacia pubescens Fancy Freesia Golden Spur LEO NIESSEN GO. "ST 1209 Arch St., PHILA. store open from 7 A. M. to 8 P. M. ACACIA PUBESCENS ^^^ Vr%ray WHITE LILAC SOc. per bunch Regular quality WHITE LILAC $2.00 per bunch Extra quality (the finest coming to Phila.) WHITE VIOLETS si.50 per 100 S. S. PENNOGK-MEEHAN CO. ^UC WHOLESALE I riC FLORISTS OF 1608-1618 LUDLOW ST. PHILADELPHIA store closes at 8 p. m. 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 AMERICAN BEAUTY and all other Roses LILY OF THE VALLEY CARNATIONS WELCH BROS. 226 Devonshire St , BOSTON, MASS. ■<««a«<«w«(«(«(«(«(«(«(« . i?^ i« o :m: E> jv a^ Successor to Wm. Ghormley Wholesale Commission Florist CHOICE CUT FLOWERS 57 West 28th St. Special Attention to Shipping Orders New York. Telephones: saoo, asox, Madison Square Write for Current Prices WHOLESALE COMMISSION FLORIST Open 6 a. m. Daily J. K. ALLEN Long Established and Well Recommended 106 W. 28 St., NEW YORK TELEPHONE 167 MADISON SQ. NEW YORK QUOTATIONS PER 100-TO DEALERS ONLY Ro«es Am. Beauty, fan and sp " extra No. 1 " Lower grades Bride, 'Maid, Golden Gate, fan & sp " No.i&Ex, " " " " low.grailes Liberty, Richmond, fancy & special " " lower grades . . Chatenay, Morgan, fancy and spec. *' " lower grades . . Killamey, Wellesley, fan. and spec. " " lower grades. Carnations, Fancy Last Half of Week ending Feb. 9 1907 50.00 to 100.00 30.00 to 40.00 15.00 to 25.00 3-00 to S.oo 10.00 to J5-00 6.00 to 10.00 4.00 to 5.00 20.00 to 35.00 3.00 to 12.00 12.00 to 15.00 4.00 to 6.00 12.00 to 20.00 4.00 to 8.00 4.00 to 8.00 First Half of Week beginning Feb. 11 1907 50.00 to 25.00 to 15.00 to 3.00 to 10.00 to 5.00 to 3.00 to 15.00 to 3.00 to 8.00 to 3 00 to 8.00 to 3.00 to 3.00 to 75.00 40 00 20.00 8.00 15.00 8 00 4.00 3S.OO 10.00 12.00 5.00 12.00 5.00 6.00 Carnations, Ordinary Violets, double *' single Paper Wtiite Nar., Roman Hy... Tuiips, Daffodils Cattleyas Lilies, Callas Freeeia Gardenias Lily of the Valley nignonette Adiantum Smilax Asparagus Plumosus, strings... - " " &Sprengcri, bunches' Last Half of Week ending Feb. 9 1907 2.00 to .50 to •35 to 1.50 to 2.00 to 25.00 to 12.00 to 1.00 to to . First Half of Wseft beginning Feb. IT 1907 I. 00 to 3.00 to .50 to 12.00 to 25.00 to 15.00 to 3.00 1. 00 .60 9.00 5. CO 40.00 I s.oo 3.00 3.00 12.00 1. 00 16.00 35.00 25.00 1.50 to .50 (O .30 t.. to 2.00 to 25.00 to 10 00 to I. 00 to to I. CO to 3.00 to .50 to 12.00 to 25.00 to 15.00 to 2.00 .75 .60 A. 00 5.00 40.00 15.00 3.00 25.00 3.00 12.00 1,00 16. oc 35-00 25.00 ORCHIDS AT ALL SEASONS WM. STUART ALLEN CO. Commission Merchants in Cut Flowers 53 WEST 28TH STREET, NEW YORK Telephone 356 Madi^ou St|uare Edward C. Horan Wholesale Florist 55 WEST 28th ST. M. ,V^ MadlsoB Sq. NCW YOfk TRAENDLY & SCHENCK WHOLESALE FLORISTS Furnish best stock at fair prices all the year round Send for qustations on tall orders Tel. 798.799 Madison Sq. 44 WCSt 28th StrOOt, NBW YOrk GItj Alexander J. Guttman THE WHOLESALE FLORIST OF NEW YORK 43 WEST 28tH STREET PHONES. 1664—1665 MA.DI.SON SQUARE ENOUGH SAID In writing to Advertisers l(indly mention Horticulture February Id. ]9o7 HORTICULTURE •209 "TM "NE FANCY and DAGGER FERNS $1.75 per lOOO DISCOUNT ON I.ARGER ORDERS GREEN GALAX. $1.25 per 1000 LEUCOTHOE SPRAYS, $1.00 per 100, $?.50 per 1000 Let us have your standing order for Fern. Will make price right all through season. BOXWOOO 20c lb., .^0 lbs. $8.50 3iTS^Ro^£^eDF™^^^ fflicUgan Cut Flower Exch'"'^'^ wm.dilger Sendfor Our Weekly Price List on Cut Flowers rianager The Reliable Commission House Richmond Roses and Rich Flowers of all varieties JOS. S. FENRICH now. 28th Streot, New York Tel. 334.325 Madison Square Established 1891 BUY FROM Ma r-* ALFRED H. LANGJAHR Ail Clieice Cut Flowers in Season 55 West 28th St, New Yorl< Telephone 3924 Madison Square. In ordering goods please add "I saw it in HORTICULTURE." J. B. Murdoch & Go. Wholesale Florists FLORISTS' SUPPLIES 545 Liberty St., PITTSBURG. PA. Long Distance 'Phone 1435 Court. REED (SL KELLER 122 West 2Sth St., New York Florists' Supplies Wc manufacture all our Metal Designs, Baskets.Wire Work & Novelties and are dealers in Glassware Decorative Greens and florists' Requisites. You'll find something worth reading on every page of this paper. PLANTS, PALMS and FERNS can be furnished at any time and in any quantity by CHAS. W. EBERMAN 53 West 30th St. - NEW YORK Wholemalo Dealer BUY YOUR FLORIST SUPPLIES OF J. STERN & CO. now 125 N.IOth, above Arch St., PHILADELPHIA, PA. Lool< througli the Buyers' Directory and Ready Reference Guide. You will find some good offers there also. GALAX LEAVES New crop; fresh from the pitch, prices as follows; Bronze and Green (ialax Leaves-$o.5ii per 1000 Fancy and Dagger Perns 1.00 per 1000 Qreen Leucothoe Sprays 2.50 per 1000 Bronze •' " 5.00 perlOOO Rhododendron Sprays 3 00 per 1000 Kaimia or Mountain Laurel 3.00 per 1000 Also Rhododendron Plants which will grow 10 to 15 inches, lOc. each ; 20 to 25 inches, 15c.: 30 to winches, 25c ; 50 to 60 inches, 40c. Dis- counts on large orders. Fourteen years' ex- perience enables me to guarantee perfect satisfaction 25« customers now in U.S. Send cash with first order. J. N. PRITCHARD, Elk Park, N. C. Best Flowers in the Boston Marl^et N. F. McCarthy & co. 84 HAWLEY STREET BOSTON, MASS. SEND FOR PRICES Headquarters in Western New York FOR ROSES, CARNATIONS And all kinds of Seasonable Flowers WM. F. KASTING Wholesale Commission Florist, also Dealer in Florists' Supplies and Wire Designs. 383-87 ELLICOTT ST. BUFFALO, N. Y. Give us ft trial. ^Ve can please you. NEW CROP BRONZE AND GREEN GALAX $1,110 per 1000 Case of 10.000, t7.50. Write for prices on case lots, WE HAVE VERY FINE CUT BOX WOOD. DAGGER AND FANCY FERNS. $1.50 per 1000. Best Southern Smiiax, $3.50 and $7 per case. Headquarters for all FLORISTS' SUPPLIES. Wire Designi, Cut Wire, Letters, Immortelles, Cycas Leaves, Wheat Sheaves, Ribbons, Corrugated Boxes, etc LAUREL FESTOONING, 5c. and 6c. per yard. HENRY M. ROBINSON & CO., 15 Province St., 9 Chapman PI., Boston, Mass, L. D. Telephone, Main, 2617-2618. WHOLESALE FLOWER MARKETS.- ROSES Am. Beauty, Fan, and Sp. " Extra No.i " Lower grades Bride, 'Maid, Golden Gate, F. & S. '* " " " No.i & Ex. " " '* " Inw. grades Liberty, Richmond, Fan. & Sp. ... " ' Lower grades. Chatenay, Morgan, Fan. & Sp " " Lower gr^ides- KilUmey, Wellesley, Fan. & Sp... " " Lower grades CARNATIONS Fancy and Novelties Ordinary MISCELLANEOUS Violets, Double " Single Paper White Nar., Roman Hy..... Tulips, Daffodils Cattleyas Lilies , Callas Freesia Gardenias Lily of the Valley Mt£inonette Adiantum Smiiax Asparagus Plumosus, strings " " & S p re ngeri, bunches CINCINNATI February ii DETROIT January 2g PER 100. "TO DEALERS ONLY. BUFFALO February ii PITTSBURQ February 12 I 40.00 30.00 10.00 8.00 6.00 4.00 8.00 4.00 8.00 4 00 8 00 6.00 3.00 1.50 •75 .75 3.00 3.00 35.00 50.00 I 35.00 I 30.00 lO.OO ' 8 CO 5.00 10.00 I 6.00 10 00 I 6.00 ' 12.00 ; 10.00 5.00 ■ 2.00 I 35.00 20.00 10.00 8.00 6.00 5.00 8.00 6.00 8.00 6.00 8.00 6.00 3.00 1.50 1. 00 I 2.00 25.00 4.00 50.00 15.00 3.00 50 00 4.00 4.00 1. 00 15.00 50.00 25.00 1. 00 3.00 4.00 5 '.00 20.00 4.00 35.00 4.00 10 00 1. 00 »5-5o 50.00 30.00 50 00 30,00 I 15.00 12.00 : 8.00! 6.00 12 00 8.00 12. 00 ' 8.00 I 12.00 I 8.00 5.00 I 3.00 , 2.00 1-5° I 4.00 ! 6.00 15.00 1.50 20.00 50.00 35.00 18.00 1 2.00 10.00 4.00 TO 00 5.00 10.00 5.00 70.00 45-00 25.00 15.00 12. 00 10.00 20.00 10,00 15,00 15.00 6d.oo 30.00 12.50 5.00 15.00 10.00 . 6.00 15.00 6.00 15,00 6.00 4.00 to 2.00 to 5.00 I 4.00 to 3.00 2.00 to 75 .50 2.00 3.00 5.00 2.00 3.00 3.00 .50 12.00 40.00 25.00 1.25 I 1. 00 ' 3.00 I 4.00 .50 3.00 3.00 so.oo 4.00 15 00 3.00 4.00 5.00 1. 00 15.00 50 00 30.00 3.00 4.00 1.00 12.50 35.00 35.00 80.00 50.00 20.00 8.00 iS.oo 12.00 8.0c 20.00 10 00 15.00 10.00 30.00 12.00 6.00 3.00 1.50 -75 4.00 4.00 20.00 4.00 6.oe T.30 15. 00 50.00 40.00 WIIMSOR CARNATION BLOOMS Grovirn by tHe F. R. Pierson Company SOLD EXCLUSIVELY BY NEW YORK CUT FLOWER CO. 55-5r WEST 26 STREET, NEW YORK J. A. MILLANG, Manag:er GEO. A. SUTHERLAND CO. CUT FLOWERS Florists' Supplies and Letters 34 HAWLEY STREET • BOSTON in ordering goods please add "i saw it in HORTICULTURE." The KERVAN GO. 20 WEST 27th ST., N. Y. WHOLESALE DEALERS Fresh cut Palmetto & Cycas Palm Leaves, GalsLx, Leu- cothoe, Ferns and Mosses. All Decorating Evergreen 210 HORTI CULTURE February 10, 1907 List of Advertisers Page Alexander;. K i88 Allen J. K Jo8 Allen Wm. Stuart Co.soS American Nursery"- 188 Arai Seitaro 2'S Aschmann Godfrey.- -203 BallFrankW. 207 Basscit & Washburn -188 Barrows H.H. & Son. 203 Baur Floral Co 187 Bayersdorf cr H .& Co- 206-207 Bay State Nurseries. - 188 Beaven, E. A 05 Berger H. H. & Co.. 203 Boddington A. T 202 Boston Florist Letter Co '05 Boston Plate and Win- dow Glass Co 215 Breck Joseph & Sons 201 Bjreitmeyer's J. Sons-205 Bridgeman's Seed Warehouse 201 Burpee W. A. & Co..aoi Caldwell the Woodsman Decorating Co 204 Carlton H- K. 203 Carrillo & Baldwin-. -103 Chicago Carnation Co >87 Clipper Lawn Mower Co ^'5 Conard& Jones S02 Cooke G. H - 2°S Cottage tjardens- 186-188 Cowee A 201 Dilger Wm 209 Dorner F. Sons & C0.187 Dreer H. A 201-214 Dysart R.J 206 East Bridgcwater Dahlia Garden 188 Eberman Chas. W.. 209 Edwards Folding Box Co 206 Eggeling Floral Co. . . 202 Elizabeth Nursery C0.188 Elliott Wm. & Sons.. ,,.,.. 200203 Esler J G 2'5 Ernest W. H =15 Eyres =°5 Farquhar R. & J. & Co 201 relthousen J. E 203 FenrichJ.S 209 Fisher Peter 186 Foley Mfg. Co 215 Ford Bros ao8 FromcntH. E 208 Galvin Thos. F 205 Grey T.J. & Co 501 GudeBros. Co 205 Guttman Alex. J. 187-208 Guttman & Weber... 20J HailAsso. »i5 Haines J. E 187 Hammond Painl & Slug Shot Works 214 Harlowardcn Green- houses 187 Hartmann Hjalmar & Co 20' Hauswirth P.J 205 Held A 203 Herbert David & Son 188 Herr A. M 203 Hews A. H. &Co....»i3 Higgins Edw. ai4 Hilfinger Bros. 214 Hippard E =15 Hitchings&Co 216 Horan E. C 208 Howard J. W 187 Johnson Seed Co 201 Joynt John 200 Kasting W. F. 209 Kentucky Tobacco Product Co. 214 Kervan Co., The 209 King Cons. Co 215 Kroeschell Bros 215 Pago Lager & Hurrell 203 Langjahr, Alfred H...209 Leedham Bulb Co.. -.187 Leuthy A. & Co 203 Lord & Burnham Co. 916 Maxfield& Dimond..i87 McCarthy N. F 209 McCoiinell Alex.. .. 205 McKellar Charles W. 206 McKissick, W. E 206 McManus jas 208 Michell H. F. Co. ...200 Michigan Cut Flower Exchange 209 Millang Charles 20S MillangJ.A 209 Miller Theo .205 Mineralized Rubber Co 215 Moninger J. C 215 Murdoch J, B.&C0.-.209 Murray Samuel 205 New York Cut Flower Co. 209 Niehoff Paul 188 Niessen Leo. Co 206 Park Floral Co 205 Pennock-Meehan Co. 187-206 Perkins St. Nurseries. 203 Pierson A N. 188 Pierson F. R. Co 186 Pierson U Bar Co 216 Pittsburg Floral Ex.- 206 Poehlmann Bros Co.. 206 Pritchard J.N 209 Pulverized M a n u r e Co 214 Quinlan P. R 203 Randall A. L. Co 206 Rawson W.W.&Co. 201 Raynor John 1 208 ReedSi Keller 209 Reid Edw 206 Reinberg Peter 206 Rhodes Mfg. Co 214 Rickards Bros 201 Robinson H.M.& Co. 204-209 Rock Wm. L 205 Roehrs Julius Co 203 Rolker August & Sons2 1 4 Rose Hill Nurseries.. 20a Sander & Son 203 Scheepers John & Co. 203 Schultht is Anton ...203 Scott Robt. & Son... 188 Sheridan W. F. 208 Siebrecht & Sons . . . .3*2 Siggers & .Siggers 215 Situations & Wants ..214 Sim Wm 201 Skidelsky S. S 187 Smyth Wm J 205 Stern J. & Co 209 Stearns A. T. Lumber Co 21; Stevens H. A 187 Sutherland Geo. A. Co 209 Syracuse Pottery Co. .215 Thorburn J.M.&C0.201 TottyChas. H.. 202 Traendly & Schenck.208 Vick's Jas. Sons 201 Vincent R. Jr. & Sons. 203 Walsh M. H.... 188 Ward R. M. & Co.. ..202 Waterer John & Sons. r88 Weathered Co 215 Weber F. C 205 Weber H. & Sons. ...187 Weeber & Don 201 Welch Bros 206 Williams A. W 187 Winterson E. F. Co.. 206 Yokohama Nurseries Co 203 Young A. L.&C0....208 Young John 208 Young, Thos. Jr 205 Young & Nugent 205 Is Your Name In The Above List? If Not, Why Not? 9 Buyer's Directory and Ready Reference Guide Advertisements under this head, one cent a word. Initials count as words. Regular advertisers in this Issue are also listed under this classification without charge. Reference to List ot Advertisers will Indicate the respective pages. Buyers falling to find what they want In this list will confer a favor by writing us and we will try to put them In communi- cation with reliable dealers. ACCOUNTANT. R. J. Dysart, 28 SUte St., BostoD. Pot page see List of Advertlsen. ADIANTUMS. Adlantum Hybrldum, flue young plants, 15 for $1, mailed; $5 per 100. Orrglnator's stock. Certificate of Merit S. A. F., '06. A. Ley & Bro., Langdon, D. C. AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENTS. Thos. J. Grey & Co., 32 S. Market St., Boston. For page see List of Advertlgeni. Joseph Breck & Sons, 51 and 52 N. Market St., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. AMARYLLIS. H. H. Berger & Co., 47 Barclay St., N. Y. ARAUCARIAS. Godfrey Aschmann, 1012 Ontario St., Philadelphia. For page see List of Advertisers. A. Leuthy & Co., Rosllndale, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. ARTIFICIAL CARNATION CALYX Maxfield & Dimond, Warren, R. I. P. O. Box 304-D. For page see List of Advertisers. ASPARAGUS. Albert M. Herr, Lancaster, Pa. Asparagus Robustus. For page see List of Advertisers. Asparagus plumosus nanus and Sprengert, 2 1-2-ln., $2-50 100. Carl Hagenburger, West Mentor, Ohio. Asparagus plumosus, 2-in., $3.00; 3-ln., .?(1.0n: 4-in.. .f 12.00 100. Wittbold Co., 1657 r.vKkiugham PI., Chicago^ Asparagus Plumosa, 2-ln. pots. Fine plants. $2.50 per 100, $20.00 per 1000. Cash with order or good reference. Erie Floral Co., Erie, Pa., or Wm. F. Kasting, .385 ElUcott St., BntTalo. N. Y. Asparagus Crawshawil, a new, beautiful asparagus. Seedlings, $3.00 100; $25.00 leoO; transplanted seedlings, $5.00 100; $40.00 1000. Jas. Crawshaw, 403 Platnfleld, Providence, R. I. ASPARAGUS SEED. S. S. Pennock-Meehan Co., Philadelphia. For page see List of Advertisers. BAMBOO CANES. R. M. Ward & Co., 12 W. Broadway, N. T. Seitaro Arai, Yokohama, Japan. For page see List ot Advertisers. BAUR CARNATION CLIP AND PLIERS. Baur Floral Co., 18 W. 10th St., Erie, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. BEGONIAS. H. H. Berger & Co., 47 Barclay St., N. Y. BULBS AND TUBERS. Josepb Breck & Sons. 47-54 N. Market St., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. J. M. Tborbam & Co., 33 Barclay St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. A. T. Boddington, 342 W. 14th St., N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. BULBS AND TUBERS— Continued. Rickards Bros., 87 Bast 19th St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. H. F. Michell Co., Philadelphia. For page see List of Advertisers. Johnson Seed Co., 217 Market St., Pblla. For page see List of Advertisers. John Scheepers & Co., 2-6 Old Slip, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Buibs^ Cannas, Dahlias, Gladioli, Uxails, Madeira and Cinnamon vines. Iris, Peonies. Finest stock. C. Betscher, Canal Dover, Ohio. CALLAS. Baby Callas, 3 lu., $3.00 per 100. P. A. Baker, Media, Pa. CANNAS. The Conard & Jones Co., West Grove, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. Cannas, very fine list. Send list of needs. C. Betscher, Canal Dover, Ohio. Cauuas, Pennsylvania, $2.00; Niagara, Buttercup, f'l.W per 100. P. A. Baker, Media, Pa. 50,000 Cannas, fine, $10 to $15 per 1000. Best sorts. Write Benj. Connell, West Grove, Pa. Cannas, enormous stock, 30 Standard Sorts. Bargain prices until Catalogue Is Issued. Send for list Nathan Smith & Son, Adrian, Mich. Cannas, .500,000 plump, sound roots, no culls, true to name, 2 to 3 eyes and more, all the leading kinds, $7.50 per ItKX), and upwards. Write for list and price before you buy elsewhere. Ask for list of Dahlias. Shellroad Greenhouses, Grange, Baltimore, Md. Cannas. Good bulbs, 2 or 3 eyes, Aus- tria, Robusta, Augusta Ferrler, King Ed- ward, Victor Hugo, Morning Star, Paul Marquant, Pennsylvania, Robert Christie, Admiral Courbet, Mile. Berat, Flamingo, Partenope, $2.00 per 100. Started roots from sand after March 1, $2.50 per 100. Est. of David Fisher, Woburn, Mass. CARNATIONS. The H. Weber & Sons Co., Oakland, Md. Carnation Mabelle. For page see Llst^ of^ Advertisers. 8. S. Skidelsky, 824 N. 24th St., Pblla. Rose Fink Enchantress. For page see List of Advertisers^ Chicago Carnation Co.. Jollet. III. Carnations Aristocrat, White Perfec- tion and Red- Hiding Hood. For page see List of Advertisers. The F. R. Pierson Co., Tarry to wn-on- Hudson, N. Y. Carnations, Wlnsor, White Enchantress, Helen M. Gould. For page see List of Advertisers. J. W. Howard, Somervllle, Mass. Carnation Debutante. For page see List of Advertisers. A. J. Guttman. 43 W. 28th St., New York. John E. Haines, Bethlehem, Pa. Carnation Imperial and Pink ImperlaL For page see List of Advertisers. F. Dorner & Sons Co., Lafayette, Ind. For page see List of Advertisers. Guttman & Weber, 43 W. 28th St., N. T. Carnation Victory. For page see List of Advertisers. H. A. Stevens Co., Dedham, Mass. Hooted Cuttings. For page see List of Advertisers. A. W. Williams, Highland, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Peter Fisher, Ellis, Mass. Cottage Gardens Co., Queens, N. Y. Carnation Beacon. For page see List of Advertisers. N. Y. Cut Flower Co., 55-57 W. 26th St., New York. J. A. Millang, Mgr. Carnation Wlnsor Blooms. For page see List of Advertisers. s! S. Ponuock-Meehan Co.. Philadelphia. For page see List of Advertisers. Send for list of rooted cuttings of new and leading commercial varieties of carna- tions and chrysanthemums. Wm. Swayne, Kcnnett Square, Pa. Elbon, a fine red carnation, easy to grow, a money maker. Fine rooted cuttings. $20.00 ner 1000, $2.S0 per lOO. Send for catalogue of 35 other varieties. Locust Street Greenhouses, J. H. A. Hutchison, Prop., Oxford, Pa. February 16, 1907 HORTICULTURE. 211 CARNATIONS— Continued. Carnations, Al rooted cuttings. These prices for January delivery. Per 1000: Enchantress $50 B. Market $16 Bountiful 25 Lawson IS Cardinal 25 Harlowarden ... IB 100 at same rate. Cash with order. Smith & Gannett, Geneva, N. Y. We can furnish several thousand un- rooted cuttings of Fair Maid and Qneen Louise for immediate dellverj at $6.00 and $5.00 per thousand. Cohanzle Carnation Greenhouses, New London, Conn. Healthy rooted carnation; cuttings. Qneen Louise, Hill, Gomez, Norway, Boston Mar- ket, $9.00 per 1000. Melody, $5.00 per 100. Red Lawson, $15.00 per 100. Lawson, Har. lowarden, Mrs. Nelson, $12.50 per 1000. White Cloud unrooted, $4.00 per 1000. Wm Ehmann, Corfu, N. X. CHRYSANTHEMUMS. Egsellnc Floral Co., 1653 S. Grand Ave., St. Louis, Mo. For page see List of AdTertlgers. Charles H. Totty, Madison, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. Chrysanthemums. Jeanne Nonln, C. Tou- set, Mrs. Brlce, Kol d'ltalle, Fred Lemon, Merza, Cobbold, M. Ware, Oct. Sunshine, Beauty of Sussex, $2.00 per 100. Glory Pacific, Kalb, Monrovia, Polly Rose, Al- liance, Mrs. Robinson, J. Shrlmpton, Bride, Bonnaffon, Halllday, Duckham, Culling- fordil, Mrs. Chamberlain, Arline, Ermen- llda, W. Bonnaffon, Princes.?. M. Friend, Nellie Pockett, Lincoln, W. Jones, G. Wed- ding, Ben Wells, Yellow Eaton, Engne hard, Mrs. Weeks, Appleton, G. Trophy, Florence Teal, A. Balfour. Intensity, Mme. Perrln, $1.50 per 100; $12.50 per 1000. Wm. Ehmann, Corfu, N. Y. CLEMATIS. Clematis Panlculat.n. Strong fleld-grown plants, $15.00 per 100; strongest, $.30 per 100. Quotations on larger quantities. Est. David Fisher, Woburn, Mass. CONIFERS. Jobn Waterer & Sons, Ltd., Amerlcau Nursery, Bagshot, Eng. For page see List of Advertisers. CUT FLOWER BOXES. Folding cut flower boxes, the best made Write for list. Uolton & Uunkel Co., Mil wankee. Wis. Welub Bros., 2^6 DeTonshIre St., Boston. For page see List of Advertlsere. Edwards Folding Box Co., Philadelphia. For page see List of Advertisers. DAHLIAS. David Herbert & Son, Atco, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. W. P. Lothrop, Brockton Dahlia Farm, E. Bridgewater, Mass. J. K. Alexander, E. Bridgewater, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. DAISIES. Alexandra Daisies, 2 in., Spl.M per 100. P. A. Baker. Media, Pa. Leedham Bulb Co., Santa Cruz, Cal. Shasta Daisies. For page see List of Advertisers, DECORATIVE PLANTS. A. Leuthy & Co., Rosllndale, Mass For page see List of Advertisers. Julius Roehrs, Rutherford, N. J. For page see r.ilst of Advertisers. DRACAENAS. Dracaena termlnalls from bench, fine $25.00 100. Carl Hagenburger, West M^- tor. Ohio. FERNS. A. Leutby & Co.. Rosllndale, Mass For page see LUt of Advertisers. H. H. Barrows & Son. Whitman, Mass. Nephrolepls Whltmanl. For pnee see list of Advertisers H. N. Eaton, So. Sudbury, Mass. Boston Ferns. For page see List of Advertisers. Slebrecht & Son. Kose Hill Nurseries, New Roi-lielle. N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. P. R. Qiilnlan. Syracuse. N. Y. Nephrolepls Whltmanll and Elegantlsslma. For page see List of Advertisers. FLORAL PHOTOGRAPHS. Floral Photographs. Bowery, New York. Foley's 226-228 l-S FLORISTS' FERTILIZER. Pulverized Manure Co., 31 Union Stock Yards, Chicago. Sheep Manure, Wizard Brand. For page see List of Advertisers. FLORISTS' LETTERS. Boston Florist Letter Co., 84 Hawley St., Boston, Mass. For page see List of Advertlien. O. A. Sutherland Co., 34 Hawley St., Boston, Mass. For page see List of Adrertlsen, FLORISTS' SUPPLIES. N. F. McCarthy & Co., 84 Bawley St., Boston, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. a. M. Robinson & Co.. 8-11 ProTlnce St., Boston, Mass. For page see Llat of Advertisers. me Kervan Co., 20 W. 27th St., N. Y. Decorative Evergreens. For page see List of Advertisers. Keed & Keller, 122 W. 25th St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. J. B. Murdoch & Co., 546 Liberty St. Pittsburg, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. J. Stern & Co., 125 No. 10th St., Phlla. h'or page see List of AMvertlsers. U. Bayersdorfer & Co., 1129 Arch St., Philadelphia. For fage see List of Advertisers. FLORISTS' WAGONS. Edward HIgglns, 1 W. 28th St., N. T. For page see List of Advertisers. FLOWERS BY TELEGRAPH. Alex, McConnell, New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Fred C. Weber, 4326-28 Olive St., St. Louis. Mo. For page see List of Advertisers. J. Breltmeyer'a Sons, Miami & Qratlot Aves., Detroit, Mich. For page see List of Advertisers. rbos. Young, Jr., 41 W. 28th St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Byres, 11 N. Pearl St.. Albany, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. George H. Cooke, Washington, D. C. For page see List of Advertisers. " Gade Bros. Co., 1214 F St., Washington, D. C. For page see List of Advertisers. Samuel Murray, 1017 Broadway, Kansas City, Mo. For page see List of Advertisers. Young & Nugent, 42 W. 28tb St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Theodore Miller. 4832 Delmar Bvd., St. Louis, Mo. For page see List of Advertisers^ P. J. Hanswlrth (temporary address) 13 Congress St., Chicago. For page see List of Advertisers. William J. Smyth, Michigan Ay. & 31st St., Chicago. For page see List of Advertisers. Wm. H. Rock Flower Co., Kansas City, Mo. For page see List of Advertisers. Park Floral Co., Denver, Colo. For page see List of Advertisers. Thos. F. Galvin, 124 Tremont St., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. FLOWER POTS. W. H. Ernest. 28th and M Sts., Washington. D. C. For page sec List of Advertisers. A. H. Hews & Co.. Cambridge. Mass. For page see Ll.st of Advertisers. Hllflnger Bros.. Ft. Edward. N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Syracuse Red Pots. Syracuse Pottery Co., Syracuse, N. T. For page see List of Advertisers. GALAX. H. M. Robinson & Co., 8-11 Province St., Boston. For page sec List of Advertisers. GALAX — Continued. Michigan Cut Flower Co., Detroit. For page see List of Advertisers. Caldwell the Woodsman Decorating Co., Evergreen, Ala. For page see List of Advertisers. J. N. Prltchard, Elk Park, N. C. For page see List of Advertisers. Bronze and green galax. C. B. Crltchell, 36 E. 3rd St., Cincinnati, O. Galax leaves, leucothoe sprays, dagger and fancy ferns, green and bronze. Write- F. W. Richards & Co., Banner Elk, N. C. GERANIUMS. R. Vincent, Jr. & Son, White Marsh, M*,. For page see List of Advertisers. GLADIOLI. Arthur Cowee, Meadowvale Farm, Berlin, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Gladioli. C. Betscher, Canal Do^er, O. Gladioli, named varieties. Write for list. E. E. Stewart, Ki\es Junction, Mich. Gladiolus Augusta, 1st size, $12.00; 2nd size, .|8.00 1000. Cash. Rowehl & Granz, Hlcksville, N. Y. Gladioli, all sizes. Stock direct from Grotf. Nothing better, $1.00 to $5.00 per 1000. P. O. Coblentz, New Madison, Ohio. Groft's hybrids, good blooming size, $8.00; small blooming size, $5.00 per 1000. Bulb- lets, $2.00 per peck, $5.00 per bushel. B. R, Mac-oniber, 20 Leonard St., Portland, Me. Glaclioli, Grotf's hybrid, choice mixture. No. 1, $8.00 per 1000; No. 2, $6.00; No. 3, $?,.0(>. No. 4, $1.50; the latter will generally bloom. Gladioli in thirty named varieties. See price list. The E. Y. Teas Co., Center-, ville, Ind. GLASS. Boston Plate & Window Glass Co., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. Standard Plate Glass Co., Boston. Peerless GLASS REPAIR CLAMP; yoo, need rhem— 100 for $1.00. A. Klokner, Wauwatosa, Wis. GLAZING POINT. H. A. Dreer, Philadelphia, Pa. For page see LUt of Advertisers. GLOXINIAS. H. H. Berger & Co., 47 Barclay St., N. Y. GREENHOUSE BUILDING MATE- RIAL. Lord & Burnbam Co., 1133 Broadway, New York. For page see List of AdTertlserm. Flerson U-Bar Co7, 1 Madison Square, New York. For page see List of Advertisers. HItcblngs & Co., 1170 Broadway, New York. For page see List of Advertisers. A. T. Stearns Lumber Co., Neponset, Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. King Construction Co., N. Tonawanda, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. J. C. Monlnger Co., 117 Bast Blackhawk St., Chicago, III. For page see List of Advertisers. Weathered Co., Box 789, New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Foley Mfg. Co., 471 W. 22nd St., Cblcaso. For page see List of Advertisers. GREENHOUSE HOSE. Mineralized Rubber Co., 18 Cliff St., N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. HARDY FERNS AND SUPPLIES. H. M. Robinson & Co.. 8-11 Province St., Boston, Mass. For page see LL^t of Advertisers. The Kervan Co., ' 20 W. 27th St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Michigan Cut Flower Co.. 38 and 40 Miami Ave., Detroit, Mich., Wm. Dllger, Mgr. Fancy Ferns. For page see List of Advertisers. B. A. Beaven, Evergreen, Ala. Fadeless Sheet Moss. For page see List of Advertisers. 212 HORTICULTURE February 16, 1907 HARDY FERNS AND SUPPLIES— Continued. ' Hardy cut ferns. L. B. Brague, Hiss- dale, Mass. Fancy ferns, green sheet moss; leuco- thoe sprays, etc. C. E. Critchell, 36 E. 3rd St., Clucinuati, O. HARDY PERENNIALS. M. H. Walsh, Woods Hole, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. For Sale — The most complete stock of Hardy Perennials, Dahlias and other Bulbs, for Spring planting at reduced prices. Oet list. Palisades Nurseries, Sparklll, N. Y. HEATING APPARATUS. Lord & Burnhaui Co., 1133 Broadway, Mew York. For page gee List of AdTeriUers. li'lersou U-Bar Co., 1 Madlsoa Square, New York. For page see List of Advertlgera. BlteblDgs & Co., 1170 Broadway, New York. For page gee List of Advertlgera. Kroegctaell Bros., 36 Erie St., Chicago. For page see List of Advertisers. HORICUM. Hammond's P. & S. S. Works, Flsbklll-on- Hudson, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. HOT-BED SASH. " The A. T. Stearns Lumber Co., Neponget, Mass. For page gee List of Advertisers. HltchlDgs & Co., 1170 Broadway, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Lord & Bnrnbam Co., 1133 Broadway, N. Y. For page see List of Advertlsera. JAPAN BULBS. B. M. Ward & Co., 12 W. Broadway, N. Y. Seitaro Aral, Yokohama, Japan. For page see List of Advertisers. KENTIAS. Godfrey Aschmann, 1012 Ontario St, Philadelphia. For page see List of Advertisers. A. Leutby & Co., Rosllndale, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. LAWN MOWER. Clipper Lawn Mower Co., Dixon, 111. For page see List of Advertisers. LEADING RETAIL FLORISTS. Alex. McConnell. New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Thomag Young, Jr., New York. For page see List of Advertlgers. Fred C. Weber. 432« Olive St., St. Loals,M» For page aep List of Advertisers J. Brettmeyers Song, Detroit, Mich. For page see List of Advertlgers. George H. Cooke, Wasblngton, D. C. For page see Llgt of Advertlgers. Samuel Murray, 1017 Broadway. Kansas City, Mo. For page see List of Advertisers. Qude Bros. Co., 1214 F St , Washington, D. C. For page see List of Advertlgera. Kyreg, 11 N. Pearl St., Albany, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Toong & Nugent, 42 W. 28 St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. n. ,"'"'• tbe Florist, Jacksonville, Fla. Telegraph or mall orders promptly filled. I>ong distance telephone connections. Theodore lilller, 4832 Delraar Evd . „ St. Lonig, Mo. For page gee List of Advertlseri. P. 3. Haugwlrth (temporary address) 13 Congress St.. Chicago. For page see List of Advertisers. William J. Smyth. Michigan Av. & 31st St.. Chicago. For page see List of Advertlgera. Wm. H. Rock Flower Co., Kansas^Clty. Mo For page see List of Advertisers. Park Floral Co., Denver, Colo" For page see List of Advertla.rii Thos. F. Galvln, 124 Tremont St~Boit35: For page see List of Advertisers. NICO-FUME. Ky. Tobacco Product Co.. Louisville, Ky. For page see List of Advertisers. NURSERY STOCK. John Waterer & Sous, Ld., American Nursery, Bagshot, England. For page see List of Advertisers. Cottage Gardens Co., Queens, N. Y. Specimen Nursery Stock. For page see List of Advertisers. John Scheepers & Co., J-6 Old Slip, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. The Conard & Jones Co., West Grove, Pa. For page see List of Advertisei-s. F. W. Kelsey, 150 Broadway, New York. To Clear the Land for Other Stock^ 3000 Willow, Laurel Leaved and Golden, 4 to 6 ft., $9.00 per 100; 6 to 8 ft., $14.00 per 100. 4000 White Pine, 8 to 14 in., transplanted, $0.00 per 100; 6 to 10 in., seedlings, $3.50 per 100. 2O00 Hemlock, 4 to 6 ft., trans- planted, $70.00 per 100; 6 to 10 in., seed- lings, $3.50 per 100. Fine, clean stock. The Pierce Nursery, Beverly Farms, Mass. Eilnanl Bellamy althaea] best double pure white in cultivation, 2 to 3 ft., $.5.00 per 100. Calycanthus (sweet shrub), 1 1-2 to 2 ft transplanted. .$5. per 100. Wistaria masniflca. 3 years transplanted, $3.00 per 100; $25.0(5 per 1000. Sugar maple seedlings, very fine. 1 to 1 1-2 ft., $S.00 per 1000; 6 to 12 inches, $5.00 per 1000. The E. Y. Teas Co., Center- vllle, Ind. ORCHID PLANTS. Lager & Hnrrell, Summit, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. Sander, St. Albans, England. Importers, Exporters, Growers, Hybridists. For page see Llsi of Advertisers. Julius Roebrs Co., Rutherford, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. Carrlllo & Baldwin, Secaucng, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. A Held, 11-19 William St., New York. Orchids for Spring Delivery. For page s^e List of Advertisers. Siebrecht & Son, Rose Hill Nurseries, New Rochelle, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. PALMS. A. Leuthy & Co., Rosllndale. Masg. For page see List of Advertisers. Siebrecht & Son, Rose Hill NurierTesT New Rochelle, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. PANSIES. Pansy plants; strong transplanted $4,00 and $10.00 per 1000. F. A. Bailer, Bloom- ington. 111. PATENTS. SIggers & SIggers, Washington, D. C. For page see List of Advertisers. PEONIES. Peonies, fine assorted, $10.00 per 100. F. A. Bailor, Bloomlngtou, III. Peonies. 1200' sorts. Greatest list aDT- where. C. Betscher. Canal Dover, Ohio- Wholesale grower of peonies. List of 100 varieties. J. F. Rosenfleld, West Point, Ncb.^ Choice mixed single and double seedlings from our noted collections of over three hundred varieties, strong undivided clumps, $C.0O per 100. Mt. Desert Nurseries, Bar Harbor, Me. PHILADELPHUS. Syringa grandiflora. 3 years, strong, .S15.no per 100. John Stamm. Hutchinson. Kan. PHLOXES. Twenty choice named varieties, strong lield grown plant!;, $4.00 per 100; $30.00 per 1000. Mt. Desert Nurseries, Bar Harbor, Me. Hardy phlox, best assortment, .standard \arietles. 2-year, field clumps. $3.00 per 100; $25.00 per 1000. John Stamm, Hutch- inson. Kan. POT HANGERS. Pot hangers, Kramer's Jl doz. by ezp , S1.25 by mall. I. N. Kramer & Son, Cedar Rapids, la. PLANT BED CLOTH. Mineralized Rubber Co., 18 Cliff St., N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. • PRUNING SHEARS. Rhodes Mfg. Co., Grand Rapids, Mich. For page see List of Advertisers. RHODODENDRONS. John Waterer & Sons, Ltd., American Nursery, Baggbot, Eng. For page see List of Advertisers. ROSEsi M. H. Walsh, Woods Hole. Mass. Hardy Boses. H. T. Roses and Ramblers. For page see Ust of Advertisers. Bassett & WasTiburn, Hinsdale^ TlL Booted Cuttings of Kalserln, Pres. Camot. La Detroit. For page see List of Advertlsera. Paul Nlehoff, Lehlghton, Pa. " Rose Aurora. For page see List of Advertisers. Robert Scott & Son, Sharon Hill, Del. Co., Pa. Grafted Roses. For page see List of Advertisers. The Canard & Jones Co., West Grove, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. Bay State Nurseries, No. Abington, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. S. S. I'eunock-Mfehau Co., rhiladelphla. For page see List of Advertisers. Baby Rambler roses, fine dormant stock, one year, $12 per 10*1, 2 1-4 in. pot plants, extra well rooted. $4 per 100. $30 per M. Orders booked for delivery uow or any time up to the late spring. Samples free. Brown Brothers Company, Rochester, N. T. I SEEDS. T. J. Grey & Co., 32 So. Market St. Boston, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. Joseph Breck & Sons, 51 and 62 N. Market St., Boston, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. W. Atlee Burpee & Co., Philadelphia. For page see List of Advertisers. J. M Thorburn & Co., 33 Barclay St., New York. For page see List of Advertlsera. Henry A. Dreer, Philadelphia. New Orchid-Flowering Sweet Peas. For page see List of Advertlsera. A. T. Boddlngton, 342 W. 14th St., N. T. For page see List of .Advertisers. H. F. MIchell Co.. 1017 Market St. Philadelphia, Pa. For page see List of Advertlsera. James Vlck's Sons, Rochester, N] Y. Aster Seed. For page see List of Advertisers. W. W. Rawson & Co., 6 Union St., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. HJalmar Hartmann & Co., 12 Stormgade, Copenhagen, Denmark. Cauliflower and Cabbage Seed. For page see List of Advertisers. RIckards Bros., S7 East 19th St. New York. Asparagus Plumosus Nanus Seed. For page see List of Advertisers. Johnson Seed Co., 217 Market Street, Philadelphia. For page see List of Advertisers. R. & J. Farquhar & Co., 6-7 So. Market St., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. Walking & Simpson, 12. Tavistock St., Lon- don. Eng. Sweet Pea Novelties. Wm. Elliott & Sons'.'"201~Fulton St., N. T. Begonia Vernon. J'or page see List of Advertisers. I sell only Reliable Flower Seeds. Ask for Wholesale Catalogue. O. V. Zangen. nr,boken. N. J. Conrad Appel. Darmstadt, Germany, Bg- tab. 1789. High Grade Grass, Cloyer, and Tree Seeds. Aster Seeds, home-grown, strictly pnre. Prices right. Nathan Smith & Son, Adrian. Mich. SHAMROCKS. Genuine Irish sbamnick rorlginal plant came from cemetery of Downpatrick In Ire- land) now ready. 2 1 2-In., $4.00 per 100, .$,35.00 per 1000; 250 at 1000 rate. 15c. ea., 60c. doz., by mail. Cash. J. D. Harcourt's Sons. Wapplngers Falls, N. Y. February 16, 1907 HORTICULTURE 213. SHEEP MANURE. Pulverized Manure Co., 31 Union Stock Yards, Chicago. Wizard Brand. For page see List of Advertisers. R. & J. Farquhar & Co., 6 and 7 So. Mar- ket St., Boston. Pulverized Slieep Manure. For page see List of Advertisers. SHEET MOSS. E. A. Beaven, Evergreen, Ala. Fur page see List ot Advertisera. SMILAX. Smllax seedlings, fall-sown, $3.00 per 1000. F. A. Bailer, Bloomington, 111. SPHAGNUM MOSS. ' Live SpDagnum moss, orcbld peat and •rcbld I askets always on baud. Lager & Hurrell, Sammlt, N. J. STEAM TRAP. E. Hlppard, Yoangstown, O. For page see List of Advertisers. STOCKS. Stocks. Snowflake or Dwarf Bouquet, Benary'B strain, 00 per cent, double, white, blue, red, each separate for Easter bloom, 2iuch, $2.00 per 100, $15.00 per 1000; seeds cheap. Cash. Shellroad Greenhouses, Grange, Baltimore, Md. TOMATO SEEDS. Wm. Sim, Cllftondale, Uass. Comet Tomato. For page see List of Advertisers. UNLEACHED HARWOOD ASHES. John Joynt, Lucknow, Ont., Can. For page see List of Advertisers. VENTILATING APPARATUS. Lord & Bnmham Co. 1183 Broadway, New York. For page see List of Advertiser!. Plerson U-Bar Co., 1 Madison Sq., N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. HItchlngs & Co., 1170 Broadway. N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Weathered Co., 46 and 48 Marlon St., N. Y. For page cee List of Advertisers. Foley Mfg. Co., 471 W. 22nd St., Chicago. For page see List of Advertisers. J. C. Uonlnger Co., 421 Bawtborne At*., Chicago. The Chicago Lifter. VINCAS. Vincas. variegated, 3-in., $4.00 per 100. Vinca minor (mvrtle). 3-iu.. $3.00 per 100. C. F. Mahan, R. D. Xo. 8. Dayton, O. Myrtle (Vinca minor). Here I am again with the liiggesl stock in America, $10.00 to $40.00 per 1000. S. J. Galloway, Eaton, Ohio. 10,000 vincas 2 1-2 In. fine, $2.50 per 100; $20.00 per 1000. R. Cuttings same, $1.00 per 100; $7.00 per 1000. Cash, please. Benj. Connell, West Grove, Pa. VIOLETS. H. h. Carlton, Wllloughby, O. Violet, Gov. Herrlek. For page see List of Advertisers. WANTED. Wanted — Mrs. Roosevelt calla. Wanted — You to send for my price list of hardy plants, etc. It's free. S. J. Gallo- way, Eaton, Ohio. WILD SMILAX. E. A. Beaven, Evergreen, Ala. Southern Smllax. For page see List of Advertisers. Caldwell the Woodsman Decorating Co., Evergreen, Ala. For page see List of Advertisers. WIRE HANGING BASKETS. Frank W. Ball, 31 East 3d St., Cincinnati. For page see List of Advertisers. WIREWORK. Reed & Keller, 122 W. 25th St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Wlrework. Write for our catalogue. Bolton & Bankel Co., Milwaukee, Wis. Wire work, all kinds. C. E. Crltchell, 36 E. 3rd St., Cincinnati. O. William E. HIelscher's Wire Works, 38-40 Broadway, Detroit, Mich. The "Just Right" kfnd. Send for price list Frank W. Ball, 31 East Third Street, Clndmiatl, O. WHOLESALE FLORISTS. Boston. N. F. McCarthy & Co., 84 Hawley St., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. H. M. Robinson & Co., 15 Province St., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. George A. Sutherland Co., 34 Bawlejr St., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. Welch Bros., 226 Devonshire St., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. Buffalo. Wm. F. Kastlng, 383-87 Elllcett St., Bof- falo, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Chicago. Chas. W. McKellar, 51 Wabash Av., Chicago. For pjjge see List of Advertisers. Peter Relnberg, 61 Wabash Av., Chicago. For page see List of Advertisers. A. L. Randall Co., 19-21 Randolph St., Chicago. For page see List of Advertisers. B. F. Wlnterson Co., 45-49 Wabash ATe„ Chicago. For page see List of Advertisers. Poeblmann Bros. Co., 35 Randolph St., Chicago. Cnr Di=ee see List of Advertisera. Detroit. Michigan Cnt Flower Exchange, 88 & 40 Broadway. Wm. Dllger, Mgr. For page see List of Advertisers. New Yorl<. J. K. Allen, 106 W. 28th St.. New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Wm. Staart Allen Co., 53 W. 28tb St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. C. W. Eberman, 53 W. 30th St., New Yerk. For page see List of Advertisers. J. 8. Fenrlch. 110 W. 28th St.. New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Ford Bros., 48 West 28th St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. H. E. Froment, 57 W. 28th St.. New 5Cork. For page see List of Advertisers. Alex. J. Guttman, 43 West 28tb St. For page see List of Advertisers. B. C. Boran, 55 West 28th St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. A. B. Langjahr, 55 W. 28th St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. James McManns, 42 W. 28th St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Chas. Mlllang, 50 West 29th For pagfe see List of St., New York. Advertisers. John 1. Raynor, 49 W. 28th For page see List of St., New York. Advertisers. W. F. Sheridan, 39 W. 28tb For page see List of St., New York. Advertisers. Tracndly & Schenck, 44 W. 28th St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. A. L. Young & Co., 54 W. For page see List of 28th St., N. Y. Advertisers. John Young. 51 W 28th For page see List of St., New York. Advertisers. PKiiladeiphila. W. E. McKissIck, 1221 FI"i»rt St . Pblla delphia. Pa. For page see List of Aflvcrtisprs. Leo Niessen Co., 1209 Arch St., Phila- delphia, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. WHOLESALE FLORISTS — Continued- Philadelphia. The S S Pennock-Meehan Co., 1608-18 Ludlow St., Philadelphia, Pa. For page see List ot Advertisers. Edward Reld, 1526 Banstead St., Phlladel- phla. Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. Pittsburg. J. B. Murdoch * Co., B45 Liberty St., Pittsburg, Pa. .^ ^. For page see List of Advertisers. Pittsburg Florist Exchange, 228 Diamond St., Pittsburg, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. New Offers in This Issue. ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS NANUS- SEED. Johnson Seed Co.. Philadelphia. For page see List of Advertisers. BEGONIAS, GLOXINIAS, FANCY- LEAVED CALADIUMS. H F. Mlohcll Co., riiiladelphia. For page see List ot Advertisers. DAHLIAS, CARNATIONS, CHRYS- ANTHEMUMS. Hai-lc'wardeii Greenhouses, Greenport, N. Y.. For page see List of Advertisers. EASTER FLOWERING PLANTS. A. Schultheis. College Point, N. Y. For page see List ot Advertisers. GRAFTED ROSES: OWN-ROOT^ BEAUTIES. \ N Piersou, Cromwell, Conn. For page see List of Advertisers. JAPAN LILIES. n H. Berger & Co.. 47 Barclay St., N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. NURSERY STOCK BARGAINS^ El'zabeth Nur.sery Co.. Elizalieth, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. PEONIES FOR EARLY SPRING- PLANTING. Cottage Gardens Co., Queens, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. SPIREA GLADSTONE. Wm Elliott & Sons. 201 Fulton St., N. Y. ' For page see List ot Advertisers. THEY'RE STICKING OUT all over these pages. WHAT ? Bargains in good stocl<. k^'TALoooe:. HAVE YOU A SURPLUS of any kind of stoci. fHolds Class Firmly See the Pcint >t PEERLESS eiazlne Point! •re Ui.bMl, No rights or icftt. Box of 1.000 point! T5cU. poatpftid. IIKNBY A. DREER, 714 Clir.tBat St., PhllK.,Pa. February 16, 1907 HORTICULTURE 215 Chicago UM FITTirH^si JioV-B^D SASH ' ^C.j ig^»e^^eVV"6yg5>Ce« IMPROVED Greenhouse Boiler, 35 Erie St., CHICAGO. Boilers made of Steel Boiler Plate; shell, firebox sheets aod heads of steel; water ■pace all around front, sides and back. Write for information. WANT ORDERS! iMW^ More than getting a share now, but we deserve yours. SYRACUSE RED POTS will wio your lasting regard afrcr we get your first ord:r. Will we get It this week ? We would i! you knew our pots, SYRACUSE PJTTERr GO. Syracuse - - N.Y. Standard Flower . . POTS If your greenhouses are within 500 miles of the Capitol, write us, we can save you money W. H. ERNEST. 28th and M Streets, WASHINGTON, D. G. ANCHOR GREENHOUSE HOSE stands the racket. Pro'ect your plants with our PLANT BED CLOTH Mineralized Rubber Go. IB Cllft Street, Mew York The Standard SteamTrap Certificate of merit awarded at Washington, D. C, Florists' Convention. For simplicity, durability and per- fect satisfaction it has them all guessing. It is in a class by itself. To see it work a large plant as well as a small will convince the most sceptical that it is the Florists' Friend. The Standard A'enttlating Machine still leads as the most durable, easiest working and the all-around satisfactory machine. The Duplex Gutter is gaining all the time, over 12,000 feet sold thus far this season. Catalogues free. E. BIPPARD, Yonngstown, Ohio Send other business direct to Washington. Saves time and insures better service. Personal attention guaranteed. Twenty-five years' active service, SPECIALTY: "Working on the Failuret of Others." SIGGERS & SIGGERS PATENT LAWYERS Box 9. National Union Building: Washington, D. C. PI TOtHAWANDA. N.¥. GREENHOUSE CONSTRUCTION LUMBER John C. rioninger Co. 117 E. Blackhawk St., CHICAGO BOSTON PLATE & WINDOW GLASS CO. GREENHOUSE 6LASS German and American ?61 to 2871 St., BOSTON 20-22 Canal St. WEATHERED COMPANY BOX 789, NEW YORK GREENHOUSE BUILDING AND HEATING Send for Catalogue TheMower that will kill all the Weeds in your Lawn. If you keep the weeds cut. so they do not go to seed and cut your grass with- out breaking the small feeders of rojts, the grass will become thick and the weeds will disappear. The Clipper will do it. Ask your dealer for them. If they have not g it them, below is the price; No. I -12-inch Mower $5, No. 3 — is-inch Mower $6: No, T, — 18-inch Mower $7: No. 4 — 21-inch Mower $8. Send draft money-order or registered letter. lu writing advertisers, mention Horticulture CYPRESS SASH BARS 82 feet or longrei HOT BED SASH PEGKY CYPRESS BENCH LUMBER GREENHOUSES ERECTED AND EQUIPPED COMPLETE IF DESIRED Write tor Circular "D" and Prices The A. T. STEARMS LUMBER CO. NEPONSET, BOSTON, MASS. NOTV IS THE TIME TO INSURE TOUR GLASS AtJAINSI DAMAGE BY HAI La For particulars address John G. Emiof, Sadtiim Rtvmt', M. ■/. 216 HORTICULTURE February 16, 1907 AND Just Think This Over " the man on the outside often knows more about what's going wrong on the inside than the inside man does." Just for example, we run across many a house that we can see at a glance is costing more to run than it should — the inside man is so accustomed to the existing conditions that he long ago ceased to think them important. We trace these things out — that's our business and that's our reason for saying : if you want a house of economy — one that will be planned out to save you every dollar to be saved ; then go to people who not only understand greenhouse building but know greenhouse economies. Write to H. & Co. for information. HITCHINGS AND CO. GREENHOUSE DESIGNERS AND BUILDERS. Mannfacturrrs of HeatlDJ and Veotllatinii Apparatus. 1170 Broadway, NEW YORK. t — T AND4 QGGQG.GaSOfla "WE SELL OUR GALVANIZED ICE CLEARING EAVE PLATE by thefoot with the sash bar clasps attached — ready for an immediate set up. If you get down to hard figuring, you'll also want our cast iron foot pieces and pipe post fittings — they will save you actual money now, in time and labor — and then think of the ever- lasting rotting out that you are forever free from. Send for information and We cut off this 6 inch section o( Eave Plate to give you an idea just how it is. prices. FOR SALE: Every part or any part for good greenhouses. LORD (a BURNHAM CO. Oreenhouse Designers and Manufacturers 1133 BROADWAY, cor. 26th Street, N. Y. BOSTON Branch : 819 Tremont Building SQflfiaQGQflaQ U-BAH HE matter of expense in greenhouse repairs is a tremendous item, it's the item that keeps the mill stone around so many necks. U-Bar greenhouses are the best greenhouses built because no form of construction is so thoroughly pro- tected from deterioration; so carefully and skillfully erected. This means repair costs kept down. Send for catalog. Pierson U=Bar Com= pany, Designers and Builders U=Bar Greenhouses, Metro- politan Building, Fourth Ave. and 23 rd Street, New York. i House ok Oiiciiios I. S. Bailey Estate, West Rnxlmiy, ilass.. Julin Nilai:, GiowiT. evofeato ^^^__ l^t^CAPE (tARJ)SN£i /(mdred /pl-erest^^i i^m 5^ GQ/ro//» Mass. cJi/dscr/phon, H00\ 218 HORTICULTURE. February 23, 1907 CARNAT ioV NOVELTIES For 1907 Winsor, White Enchantress and Helen M. Gould ONE way to judge carnations is to see them on the exhibition tables. A better and more convincing way is to see them growing ; therefore we cordially invite all carnation growers to visit us and judge for themselves regarding the superiority of the above-named sorts. Our carnation houses are at Scarborough-on-Hudson, (not Tarrytown). Friends who desire to visit us can take the N. Y. C. & H. R. R. R. from New York. Trains leave there every half hour. Scar- borough is the first station north of Tarrytown. Our grounds adjoin the station, and the greenhouses are about five miautes' walk from the station. We are growing 25,00i) plants of Winsor for cut flowers, alone, for the new York market this season, which shows the faith we have in it. This will also enable visitors to see it growing in quantity, and besides that, will give us enough plants to get a great abundance of fine, healthy cuttings without over-prop- agating. VVe have already booked a large quantity among the large growers, and anticipate for this variety the largest sale of any new carnation that has ever been distributed, as large growers who have seen it are enthusiastic in regard to its value. Those who have seen it have immediately placed large orders for it, so we recommend those who have not ordered to place order without delay, so as to insure early delivery. For full description of these three valuable novelties, see our wholesale price hst. Wholesale Prices Rooted Cuttings Spring, 1907 WINSOR.— Soft silvery pink. The best color, best keeper, best shipper, best seller — best every way. §12.00 per loo; $100.00 per 1000. WHITE ENCHANTRESS.— Has the large size, long stem, productive habit of Enchantress, but is pure white. Si 2-00 per 100; $100.00 per 1000. HELEN M. GOULD— A beautiful sport of En- chantress. Ground color lovely shade of silvery pink, with very fine pencilings of carmine, making an ex- ceedingly exquisite combination. While on close observation this variety is variegated, the general effect is one beautiful tone, of dark pink. Exceed- ingly valuable, because it combines the earliness, free- dom, long stem and large size of Enchantress, giving another color possessing all the other desirable qual- ities of Enchantress. $12 per 100; $ioo per 1000. BEACON Orange-scarlet. A vigorous, healthy grower, of ideal habit. A profuse bloomer, with long stems. $12.00 per 100; $100.00 per 1000. ARISTOCRAT.— Cerise-pink. Will be planted largely in place of Lawson. Si 2.00 per 100; $100.00 per 1000. MELODY. — Daybreak sport of Lawson, about the same color as Enchantress, but much brighter, and does not fade like Enchantress. Also a much better keeper and shipper. Those who grow the Lawson varieties exclusively will find this very valu- able and desirable, because it gives an improved En- chantress color, which is so popular, and at the same tune can be grown in the same house with the other Lawsons. An extra fine thing in every way and in great demand. A great addition to the Lawson class. $10.00 per 100; $75.00 per 1000. ROSE PINK ENCHANTRESS.— A sport of En- chantress. Color, dark rose pink. $7.00 per 100; $60.00 per 1000. WHITE PERFECTION.— A novelty of 1906, and a variety for which there is a great demand this sea- son. A third larger than Lady Bountiful and a more perfect flower. $6.00 per 100; $50.00 per 1000. VICTORY. — Scarlet. This is giving great sat- isfaction, being a free blooming, profitable scarlet. $6.00 per 100; S50.00 per 1000. RED LAWSON.— A fine red. Our stock of this is superior to many stocks of Red Lawson that we have seen. $4.00 per 100 ; $30.00 per 1000. VARIEGATED LAWSON.— The most produc- tive of the variegated sorts. A favorite. Outblooms Mrs. M. A. Patten. $4.00 per 100 ; $30.00 per 1000. WHITE LAWSON.— An excellent white. $4.00 per 100; $30.00 per 1000. LADY BOUNTIFUL.— Pure white. $4.00 per 100 ; $30.00 per 1000. ENCHANTRESS.— $3-oo per 100; $25.00 per 1000. MRS. M. A. PATTEN.— $300 per 100; $25.00 per 1000. MRS. THOS. W. LAWSON.— $3.00 per 100; $20.00 per tooo. F.R. PIERSON CO.,Tarrytown-on-Hudson,NewYork SUPPLEMENT HORTICULTURE, Vol, V, No. 8 FEBRUARY 23, 1907 ORIENTAL POPPY MRS. PERRY. Huiistm &■ Keatiis, Prtniers, London, S.B. February 23, 1907 rtORTICULTURi: 219 IMPERIAL and PINK IMPERIAL CARNATIONS You Cannot Afford to be Without these Two Excellent Varieties Price $12.00 per 100 ; $100.00 per 1000, 250 at 1000 rates, a discount allowed when casti accompanies the order A, «/. GUTTMAN, The Wholesale Florist of New York 43 WEST 28TH STREET JOHN E, HAINES, BETHLEHEM, PA. Carnations Rooted Cuttings, A Mo. 1 Stook, that will give the best of satisfaction Rooted Cuttings Pit 100 I'lT 11)1111 Helen Goddard $6 (10 $50.00 Robert Craig 5.00 45.00 Victory 6 00 50.00 Lieut. Peary 3.50 30 00 Lady Uountifui 3 00 25.00 Encliantress 2.50 20.00 Lawson 2 00 15.00 Wliite Lawson 2 50 20.00 Harry Fenn 2.50 20.00 Queen 2.00 IS 00 Cardinal 3.00 25 00 Fiamlnsfo 3.00 25 00 Jno. E. Haines 6 00 SO (10 Lawson White 2.50 20 00 Red Sport 3.50 24.00 Boston /V\arl Xv Hv E^ New Pink Carnation for 1907 Color —A peciihar sliade of lovely pink, with a faint yellowish cast; several sh ides lighter than the Law on. Unlike most Pinks, the brighest sun does not injure the color. Size — -3 to 4 inches in diameter when estab- lished. Odor— Pleasing, but not strong. Stems — Invariably strong, but always gracefu , ranging from 12 to 30 inchesduring the season. Habit, etc. — A very quick, active grower, making specimen t lants in ashoit time, even from late cuttings. On account of its rapid growih, requt es supporting verv soon alter benching. Gets away rapidly, blooms early and gives long stems rijht from the start. Productiveness —Poditious is the btst word we know of to use here. It is the most incessant bioomer early i-nd late, we have ever grown. Stuck limited. Delivery Januaiy 5th to IQth ant>v, dMtXC, Let Horticulture Work for You If you have anj'thing to sell to florists, gardeners, park superintendents, seedsmen, let this paper sell it for you. It reaches thousands of good buyers once a week and the cost is only a trifle. Tell your story in Horticoltuke's advertising columns, for it will get into good company and the best people in the profession will surely see it and read it. February 23, 1907 HORTICULTURE, 223 Rooting Medium for Orchids In HoRTicuLTUKE, Jan. 19th, Mr. Orpet revives the old question of the best medium for orchid? and takes his usual side-shot at tlio advo- cates of leaf soil. Mr. Orpet has by his wonderful success in the cul- tivation of orchids, which he at- tributes in part to the use of brown osmunda fibre, converted many to his belief that osmunda fibre is the very best medium. Mr. Orpet, as a successful cultivator, is so well known that anytliing he says is gen- erally accepted and although most of his advice is good I do not think he is quite fair in his remarlis' con- cerning leaf soil. An impartial view of the matter may not be out of place. Few cultivators entirely agree upon the question of compost. Some succeed with fern fibre alone, others, and I may say, the great majority, use fern fibre and moss and many, Mr. Orpet notwithstanding, still favor leaf soil. For many species the safest and most durable rooting medium is good, soft, brown, osmunda fibre without moss. The physical properties of this material counterbalance its deficiency in plant food which can be supplied as needed, and by the liberal use of Cook- son's formula at the right time large and healthy growths may be obtained. For many species and especially Odontoglossum crispum and kindred species leaf soil, if properly handled is an excellent medium. Some splendid speci- mens have been grown in it and I may also add, many plants have died in it. Where special attention can be given to watering it is the very best but where such is not jjossible it is the very worst. Eoot aeration is as necessary to all orchids as a pure atmosphere, and in a mass of material like leaf soil a complete change of air is only produced by driving out the air in the pot by a thorough watering and allowing the phints to become comparatively dry before watering again and as leaf soil dries very slowly it will be seen how easy it is to i>roduce stagnation by too frequent watering. Larger growths will be made in leaf soil than in any other medium under the sun and providing enough light is given to mature what has been made larger flower spikes and increased vigor will be the result. The outcry against leaf soil was that many growths did not flower and those which did did not have the lasting qualities of flowers produced by the use of peat or fern fibre. This is entirely due to insuf- ficient light to mature the growths. The use of leaf soil has become more general in England in spite of the outcry against it, but it is most frequently used in mixture with peat. The osmunda fibre does not lend itself to mixture so well as English peat as it is far more Cattleta labiata After two years In leaf soli. easily demoralized by contact with moisture or decaying material. In tlie December number of the Orchid Review an eminent orchidist describes a visit to an orchid estab- lishment in the North of England and after describing the position, style and eccentric mode of ventilating the odontoglossum houses, which, according to orthodox ideas, should be enough to kill any odontoglossum, says that the medium used is a mixture of moss and leaf soil (the worst combination on earth) which is used Tvithout drainage; then he tells of the vigor and health of the plants concluding by giving dimensions which are almost incredible. I wish Mr. Orpet could see our odontoglossums which have been in pure leaf soil about sixteen months. The increased size of the pseudo- bulbs just finished and the vigor of the new growths, also the size of the numerous flower spikes would delight him I am sure. During the hot weather they showed no signs of distress; the roots were as healthy afterwards as they could possibly be in fern root. For cattleyas and Iselias leaf soil is an excellent medium although for sickly plants I prefer osmunda fibre. Cypripediums and masdevallias take kindly to leaf soil, l3ut in a house where the shading is permanent they will not flower so well although when enough light can be given they flower better. Cattleyas, laelias, mas- devallias and odontoglossums in leaf soil can stand more direct sunlight without harm than the same subjects in fern fibre. Our Frontispiece Our frontispiece shows a house of healthy specimens in bloom of Cattleya Mossise, Cattleya Mendelii, Den- drobium thyrsitlorum, Miltonia vexillaria and Laelia purpurata. John Nilan, the grower, is a frequent con- tributor and prize winner at the exhibitions of the Massachusetts Horticultural Society. 224 HORTICULTURE February 23, 1907 The Deciduous Calanthes now THEY ARE GUOWN IN THE GREENHOUSES OF 6. -M. "VVHITIN, WHITTNSVII.T.E, MASS. As the flower spikes are cut the pots are placed beneath the bench where it is light and dry but where there are no hot water pipes and the temperature runs about 60 degrees and they are kept here until the growth starts. The bulbs are then shaken out of the soil, the TOots cut off close to the bulbs, the bulbs set in shallow boxes partly filled with sand and the boxes set on the benches well up to the glass, the glass having been first lightly shaded. The boxes of sand are kept always moist. The roots soon start, and when these are about an inch long the plants are potted in their flowering pots. The potting material is rotted sod with the fine soil sifted out; a little spent cow manure or leaf soil is added, with a little sand and bone meal which has been damped for two weeks or more well mixed in. I fill the pots about two-thirds with crocks, filling with com- post up close to the rim, being sure to make it firm, then making a depression to set the bulb in, being care- ful not to injure the roots but pressing the soil firm around the bulbs and using a small stake to steady them until they take root, after which the tie is cut and the £take taken away. When the bulbs are potted they are watered; then they are looked over every morning and if any plant seems dry it is watered and every bright morning the plants are syringed until they commence to flower, when the syringing is stopped, but the watering is kept up as long as the foliage is green. When the young bulbs commence to swell we give them liquid manure until part of the flowers are open. Wlien the weather becomes warm we put up a cloth shading on rollers, which is let down when the sun is bright until about October flrst, when the shading on the glass answers. To liave good bulbs we must have good foliage ; good bulbs mean strong spikes and good flowers. In making the manure water we use hen manure, bone meal, soot and sheep manure in equal parts. Calanthes like a warm liouse to grow in ; they do best at 70 degrees at night, but we cannot keep it so warm in spring and fall ; GO at night in the spring is all we can do, but in summer we run it up to 70. Taking the solid bottom out of the bench and putting in a slat bottom so the heat from the pipes comes direct on the plants helps greatly when the house is cool. Calanthe Veitchii or Veitchii superba, if it can be gotten, and vestita luteo-oculata, are the two best to be- gin with; grow them one bulb to a pot, using 4, 5 or 6- inch pots, according to the size of the bulbs. Roses Under Glass II. Careful selection of wood is a very important factor in successful propagation, the most experienced men usually being delegated to this task. As the future constitution of the plant depends largely upon the char- acter of the wood selected, it is essential that in order to maintain a continuous growth of healthy, vigorous stock, we take only the most suitable wood, passing by all weak and sprawly stems, rejecting that which shows signs of reduced vitality, and cutting wood which is in a half-ripened condition from the healthy, strong grow- ing plants. Considerable difference of opinion prevails as to whether '"blind" wood, or flowering stems make the best cuttings; some favor the flowering stems, others are just as strongly in favor of good blind wood, claiming that the after treatment of the cutting is of greater im- portance. We must also take into consideration the ex- pense attending propagating from flowering stems. Few growers would care to denude their plants of buds when, by reason of the dark, short days which prevail at this season, roses are scarce and command good prices. The cutting table should never be piled up with wood; it is far safer to take off a small quantity at a time and keep it well moistened during the process of making it into cuttings. CUTTINGS. Opinions regarding the style of cuttings are almost as numerous as are the growers, some consistently ad- vocating one eye, while others as earnestly advise two and three eyes. For Beauty, Richmond, and varieties from which bottom canes are desirable, the three-eyed cutting seems to be most generally used. Some growers condemn this practice, but others who have tried it with success are content to stand by it. In making the cutting use a sharp knife and cut clean and short; not a long slicing cut, but one almost straight across, as tlie smaller the wound the quicker will be the healing process and more uniform the ar- rangement of the young roots. The cuttings should not be allowed to remain long on the table in an exposed condition, hut as soon as possible after being made should be placed in the sand. To perform this opera- tion a rather thick bladed knife i? necessary; with this draw a line straight across the sand, making the cut about two inches in depth; tliis brings the base of the cutting about midway between the surface and t!ie bot- tom of the sand, thus securing a uniform amount of heat and moisture where these essentials are least liable to fluctuation. The cuttings should then be put in about ,in inch apart, taking care that each cutting reaches the bottom of the cut; press the sand down firmly around them and proceed with other lines, leaving a space of two or two and a half inclies between each row. Beauties, on account of their heavy foliage, require more room. Water them thoroughly and shade carefully. Shading is not meant to exclude the light, but to protect tlie cut- tings from the direct rays of the sun, and should l)e re- moved as soon as the sun ceases to shine on the bench. A good way to arrange the shade cloth is to loop it on to a wire stretched full length of bench and fastened to the sash bars, posts, or whatever is most convenient, allowing it to hang down so that the lower edge of cloth February 23, 1907 HORTICULTURi: 225 is about oven with or a little below the top of the bench. Many growers attach the lower edge of the cloth to a second wire, which is fastened to the bench; this pre- vents the cloth from blowing onto the cuttings on windy days. JJuring bright weather spray the cuttings two or three times each day. as the moisture on the foliage is a great factor in helping to produce a good and uniform strike. The temperature of the sand should be about 60 to G2 degrees, with a house temperature of 50 to 58 de- grees. This low temperature of the house is necessary to keep the buds from starting and making wood while root formation is in progress. Some growers use a higlier temperature both in the sand and in the house in order to work off the batch in shorter time, but the time thus gained is lost when the young stock is potted; the cooler handled stock goes to work at once and soon makes up for lost time, both in size of plant, quality 6i foliage and general constitution. A careful examination of the sand every morning be- fore watering is absohxtely necessary, as the cuttings are very sensitive to over-watering and seldom survive a drying out. Given proper attention it is reasonable to assume that the cuttings will be ready to lift and pot in from twenty-eight to thirty days. Children's Gardens and the Trade The Children's Garden nmvoment is today beyond the experimental stage. Since its beginning it has been slow, up hill work and required energetic, enthusiastic, hard working believers to keep it alive. Why has this been so, why have not the trade done more to help along this most important movement? Surely the gar- dening trade will benefit more as the result of children's gardens, both school and home, than anyone else. It is to them a straight business proposition. We have today a general movement toward home gardening, and though brought on through the press the school gardens have taken no little part in bringing gardening home to the parents. The trade has already felt this movement, more seeds, more bulbs, more plants and more flowers are sold today than ever before, but very few people know how to spend money on their gar- den, and why, because they have never had anyone to tell them how or teach them what gardening really means. At the convention of American Florists, held last summer, the address by Mr. Hallock on teaching horticulture in public schools is the first important step that the trade has taken in the matter of children's gar- dens. It seems deplorable to the writer tliat this step, which is of such vital importance to them, has been so long in coming. Let it be but the beginning of a new force. Let every florist, seedsman and gardener help the school and home gardening movement throughout the country. Today we have the backing of eminent and able edu- cators who say that school gardening is the best form of industrial education and that it has advantages which cannot be obtained in any other study in a school curriculum. We have the children with us in the work, they are enthusiastic, energetic and love it. It makes no difference whether they are good boys or bad boys, sissies or toughs, to put it in common language, tliey love it equally well, possibly giving the toughs the first place. From a civic point of view children's gardens are going to mean more than anything else to the fu- ture welfare of our country. From the trade's point of view it means more goods sold and a demand for higher quality. Your customers will know what they want and go where they can get it. There are some garden- ers and florists who have woke up to the value of this movement. They are pioneers and should receive all credit due them for their good sense and generosity. What can the trade do? First, it can help financially, not so much the mere giving of material as seeds, bulbs, ])lants, etc., as in helping to procure land, manure, la- bor and brains to pitt this land into proper condition and to plan the work. Here come in technical points which can be answered and which the public find diffi- cult ; they are always ])uzzled as to what preparation should be given to the soil and how to begin work, what to plant, iiow to plant them and hundreds of points which the professional can easily answer. Another ex- pense in school gardening work is tools. These can be supplied at cost and practical points given as to what to select. They must be real tools, not play things, though light and duralile. Children like to buy their own seeds, and as they get full benefit of the crop let them furnish out of their own money the cost of the seeds, whether they select them themselves or not. So many tradesmen have thought that all it was necessary for them was to give a lot of seeds or plants, but that is not all that is wanted ; it is advice and enthusiasm as well. The greatest expense in all children's garden work today is in a director, who must know how to garden and how to handle children. He is of vital importance to the success of the movement. Youngsters require a leader. It is not enough to give them a piece of ground, some tools and seeds and tell them to go ahead, they want someone to show them how in the first years and thev want someone who is interested in their results. Often a director can be found who under some expert can readily manage a successful garden. Horticultural societies, florists' societies, village im- provement societies, etc., should plan exhibitions of children's garden products, and the leaders in these luovemcnts should be local florists, gardeners, nursery- men and seedsmen. Wlien the trade does wake up to the value, not only the aesthetic but the actual cash value of school gardens, thev will realize that to take active part in it is worth both time and money to them. They can have no better advertisement if they do it right and they will get up a strons sentiment among the children which will mean a safe, sure and permanent investment for future busi- ness. The ^Massachusetts Horticultural Society is doing much along the line of school garden work. Their committee is in close touch with this movement throughout the country and their work is increasing- rapidlv. Let other societies take up the work, and let the trade join in and help those who have fonght so liard and with so little encouragement to put the move- ment where it belongs. It is a srood business proposi- tion and a great thintr for the children. 0 <^x^4!/vv.6tX»^^^^^ 4 HOKTICULTURi: February 23, 1907 horticulture: VOL. V FEBRUARY 23, 1907 NO. 8 PUBLISHED WEEKLY BY HORTICULTURE PUBLISHING CO. II Hamilton Place. Boston, Mass. Telephone, Oxford 292 WM. J. STEWART, Editor and Manager SUBSCRIPTION PRICE Ooe Year, in advance, $1.00; To Foreign Countries, 2.00; Single Copies, 05. ADVERTISING RATES Per Inch, 30 inches to page $1.00. Discounts on Contracts for consecutive insertions, as follows: One month (4 times) 5 per cent. : three months (13 times) 10 per cent. : »Ix months {26 times) 20 per cent. ; one year (52 times) 30 per cent. Page and half page spaces, special rates on application. COPYRIQHT, 1907, BY HORTICULTURE PUB. CO. Entered as second-class matter December 8, 1904, at the Post Office at Boston, Mass. under the Act of Congress 01 March 3, 1879, CONTENTS frontispiece:— House of Orchids CYPRIPEDIUM LEEANUM VAR. ADELA— A. J. Loveless — Illustrated 221 CYPRIPEDIUM GLAUCOPHYLLUM— James Hutchin- son— Illustrated 221 BRITISH HORTICULTURE— W. H. Adsett 222 ROOTING MEDIUM FOR ORCHIDS— James Hutchin- son— Illustrated 223 OUR FRONTISPIECE 223 THE DECIDUOUS CALANTHES— George McWilliam 224 ROSES UNDER GLASS— J. E. Simpson 224 CHILDREN'S GARDENS AND THE TRADE— Henry Saxton Adams 225 NEWS OF THE CLUBS AND SOCIETIES New York Florists' Club — Columbus Florists' Club — Gardeners' and Florists' Club of Boston — Ameri- can Carnation Society — St. Louis Florists' Club — Nassau County Horticultural Society 227 Chicago Florists' Club — North Shore Horticultural Society — Morris County Gardeners' and Florists' Club — Schedule for the Great Rose Show— New England Dahlia Society — Club and Society Notes. . 228 AMERICAN CARNATIONS IN ENGLAND— Papers by C. Engelmann and A. F. Dutton 229 SEED TRADE 232 Statement of Imports 232 CUT FLOWER MARKET REPORTS Boston. Buffalo, Columbus, Indianapolis, New York, Philadelphia, Washington 239 MISCELLANEOUS Personal 230 News Notes 236 Business Embarrassments 236 An Old-Time Florist— G. H. Higgins 236 Obituary 236 Landscape Work at Jamestown 239 Greenhouses Building or Contemplated 246 List of Patents 246 COLORED SUPPLEMENT "WITH THIS ISSUE— Oriental Poppy Mrs. Perry. We hope that every one to whom this Help the paper comes will read carefully the school gardens interesting and convincing article concerning the relations of children's gardens to the horticultural trades, from the pen of Henry Saxton Adams, which appears on another page. Mr. Adams has been one of the hard working, enthusi- astic, and unselfish leaders in the long uphill struggle on behalf of this patriotic work which is now just begin- ning to get recognition. The appeal should meet with an appreciative, enthusiastic response from every liorti- cultural organization in the land. The sentiment most strongly brouglit out Tightening jn the discussion in the Gardeners' and the ties Florists' Club of Boston in regard to the proposed laws regulating the use of steam boilers is that of mutual responsibility and the recog- nition of the principle that the troubles of one should be the concern of all. We do not think that this senti- ment has been fostered to the extent it should be by the florists' organizations, membership in v/hich is not in- frequently more in the nature of an "armed truce" ihan an efficient fraternal reality. But we see indica- tions of the growth of a more sensible feeling, gradual liut steady, and much promise for future advantage to all because of it. Nothing in the history of The the flower trade for the rise of the orchid l^gt two or three years is as a commercial flower more noticeable or sugges- tive than the onward prog- ress of the orchid as a commercial flower. From an uncertain, intermittent demand, the orchid indus- try has now developed into regular and stable lines, the call for the blooms coming from widely sep- arated localities and furnishing conclusive evidence of the place in the public estimation to which the regal cattleyas, Iselias. phalasnopses, dendrobiums, vandas, coelogynes, oncidiums and other gems of the orchid world have already attained. Among the leading and progressive florists the orchid has by general consent, been accepted as an indispensable factor in their decora- tive work and a standard item in their daily stock. Thus, at last, comes the reward to the enterprising, far- sighted collectors and specialists who have, year after year, kept this choicest of all flowers constantly before the public by means of the exhibitions throughout the country and have with remarkable tenacity of purpose and at enormous expense done more than all other in- strumentalities to place the orchid in the position which it merits. It will be a long long time before their star will wane or their pre-eminence suffer from the rivalry of any other class of material. A movement among the Greek The Greek florists of New York to organ- in the New York jzg a local association or club flower trade for alleged social and benevolent purposes seems to have been the basis of a rumor that the Greeks contemplated a union for the purpose of affecting to their particular advantage the wholesale flower and plant markets. The Greeks deny that they have any such intention. They call attention to the fact that people of other races have organizations for mutual advantage and justify their present movement on these grounds. Their stand seems a reasonable one. We can see no benefit, but on the contrary a considerable injury, that may come to the flower trade through the stirring up of an antagonistic feeling between the Greeks and the rest of the flower trade of the metropolis. The Greek element is here to stay, undoubtedly, and while it is true that their main reliance is the cheap street trade yet there are those among them who have aspired and attained to something better. Their indispensability to th.e trade, in the distribution of the enormous product coming daily to the city, is well understood by the wholesale flower trade but we do not doubt the latter's ability to take care of its own interests, and we appre- hend no serious results from the proposed organization of the Greek fraternity but we do see possibilities of harm in any hasty talk tending to instigate discord and incite factional feeling. February 23, 1907 HORTICULTURE 227 NEWS OF THE CLUBS AND SOCIETIES NEW YORK FLORISTS' CLUB. Some as yet unexplained mishap in Uncle Sam's mail service prevented our giving our usual prompt account of the monthly meeting of the New York Florists' Club last week. It was a good meeting, many matters of gen- eral interest being disposed of and some interesting talks being given by members. Among the latter were Messrs. Guttman, Young, Traendly, Butterfield and Shaw, who told of their enjoyment of the Toronto meet- ing of the American Carnation So- ciety, and inspired a vote of thanks to the Toronto people for their many courtesies extended to the New York visitors, also Messrs. O'Mara and Blrnie and President Totty, who ex- pressed views regarding the advisa- bility and practicability of greenhouse inspection of carnations in addition to the usual exhibition inspection of blooms in deciding upon their com- mercial worth, the consensus of opin- ion being that the carnation society should have adopted some such sys- tem as is practised by the New York Florists' Club in the case of candi- dates for certificates. There was a good exhibition of car- nations on the tables, including Georgia and Harvard from J. D. Cock- croft. Toreador and Mabelle from H. Weber & Sons, Winsor from P. R. Plerson Co.. Welcome from Dallle- douze Bros.. Imperial and Pink Im- perial from John E. Haines, a seed- ling from E. L. Enggren and Winsome and No. ,32 from John Keimels. A cer- tificate was recommended for Wel- come by the award committee and preliminary certificates were given to Harvard. Toreador and Reimels' No. 32. A. C. Zvolanek showed a fine col- lection of new sweet peas, which were given a cultural certificate. F. Boulon showed Princess of Wales violets. COLUMBUS FLORISTS' CLUB. The regular first meeting for the month was held on the 12th. Presi- dent Stephens was in the chair, and Secretary McKellar also present. The attendance was good. The important matter of how to induce the many members of our club who are behind with their dues to pay the same came up for a full discussion. After a care- ful consideration of this matter it was voted, that after proper and fail notice by our secretary, the names of those in arrears be dropped from the membership list. Our club will, as in previous years, put up and distribute to the pupils of the public schools the penny packets of flower and vegetable seeds; and M. B. Faxon was given charge of the matter. This move- ment, although in its infancy here, has and is accomplishing most splen- did results. Vice-President Currie ex- hibited a very perfect specimen Selaginella caesla arborea, for which the flower committee awarded him 15 points. The subject of an elaborate chrysanthemum show for the coming autumn received attention, and all present were very enthusiastic regard- ing the matter. Andrew Blum, who is with the Clover Hill Greenhouses, was elected an active member. GARDENERS' AND FLORISTS' CLUB OF BOSTON, The monthly meeting of this club on the evening of February 19, was a very large and enthusiastic one. The great all-absorbing business of the evening was the discussion of the proposed steam boiler inspection law now be- fore a committee of the State legis- lature. Previous to the meeting a pre- liminary session of the executive com- mittee and interested growers was held and they reported to the club a recommendation for the appointment of a committee to appear at the State House in opposition to the bill and an appropriation of $100 for the securing of legal assistance. A spirited debate followed the presentation of this reso- lution, in which many of the leading local growers participated. The mat- ter was finally adjusted by the un- animous adoption of a vote recording the club's sentiments in opposition to the proposed legislation and providing that as many members as possible, under the leadership of F. E. Palmer as spokesman should be present at the special hearing on Thursday. C. W. Ross was to read a paper on road construction but being unavoid- ably absent sent the paper and it was read by J. H. Morton. It was an admiralDle production showing the evidence of careful preparation by a man well-qualified by experience and ability. He called attention to the neglect of or unwise methods in the care of country roads in this country as compared with those found in Eng- land and other European countries. He asserted that the superiority of the roads in Europe is due to the perfect systems of repair and constant well- directed care. He treated of the com- parative desirability of the various systems of paving, describing each in detail and quoted cost of construction, paving, etc., for various widths and grades with each method and extolled the system of State road building in smaller communities as now carried on in Massachusetts. The paper is to be printed and a copy furnished to each member of the club. The exhibition comprised a splendid plant of Primula Kewensis from the greenhouses of Gen. Weld, Boston violets and sweet peas from Wm. Sim, a collection of coelogynes from W. N. Craig in which were C. cristata Lemoniana, C. n. alba and Chatsworth variety, also the following Cattleya Trianse forms: Leeana, Empress of India, alba and Backhousiana. Other exhibits were carnations from S. J. Goddard, H. A. Stevens Co., who had a handsome light-pink seedling, Mrs. J. P. Snow with a scarlet sport from Harlowarden and a group of Begonia Erfordii of a very fine type from Thos. H. Westwood. AMERICAN CARNATION SOCIETY. Carnation Registered. By Wa-no-ka Greenhouses, Barne- veld, N. Y. — Climax, a decided im- provement over Enchantress, being a shade or two deeper, of better form, stem and calyx and more productive. ALBERT M. HERR, Lancaster, Pa. ST. LOUIS FLORISTS' CLUB. The St. Louis Florists' Club's carna- tion meeting on last Thursday after- noon was a grand success both in at- tendance and exhibits. Long before the meeting opened the hall was crowded with growers, retailers and wholesalers to view the exhibition. The exhibitors were as follows: Chicago Carnation Co., Aristocrat; F. R. Pierson Co., Winsor; H. Weber & Sons Co., Mabelle; Bauer and Smith, May, a fine light pink; John E. Haines, Imperial, John E. Haines and Pink Im- proved; A. C. Brown, a fine show of new seedlings. These were all staged for exhibition only. The awards in the competitive dis- plays were as follows: 25 red — first, Wm. Winter, with Car- dinal; second, John Steidel, Cardinal; third, A. Jablonsky, Robert Craig. 25 light pink — first, Oakland Floral Co.; second, A. Jablonsky; both En- chantress. 25 rose-pink — first, J. Steidel; sec- ond, A. Jablonsky; both Rose-pink En- chantress. 25 dark pink — first, Oakland Floral Co., Lawson; second, A. Jablonsky, Aristocrat. 25 white — first, A. Jablonsky, White Perfection; second, Wm. Winter, Lady Bountiful. 25 variegated — first, A. Jablonsky; second, J. Steidel; both Mrs. Patten. Aristroerat, from Chicago Carnation Co., scored 90 points; Winsor, from P. R. Pierson Co., 8G; Mabelle, from Web- er. 74; May, from Bauer & Smith, 80; Gov. Deneen, from A. C. Brown, 65. The flower show committee in its report advised the members to drop the holding of a show for this year, and it was so voted. It was voled to subscribe $100 to the proposed S. A. F. National Flower Show to be held in the fall of 1908 at Chicago. J. P. Ammann of Edwardsville, Ills., presi- dent of the Illinois State Florists' As- sociation, was present and invited the members to attend the society's second annual meeting Feb. 19-20, 1907, at Bloomington, Ills., and quite a delega- tion iiromised to attend. Luther Arm- strong, one of the charter members of the club and its first secretary, was called upon by the president for a talk, and told the members how in June, 1887, a few florists organized this club. which has now grown to its present size. Mr. A. O. Brown of Spring eld and Dr. A. S. Halstedt of Bellevillo also made some well-pointed remarks. A few good discussions were brought out from the question box. This end- ed the meeting and everybody went home much elated of the pleasant meeting of friends in the trade. NASSAU COUNTY HORTICUL- TURAL SOCIETY. About thirty members were present at the meeting on February 13, in Glen Cove, N. Y. Valentine Cleaves received the prize for 12 carnations arranged for effect; a cultural certi- ficate went to Felix Mense for violets. Among the exhibits were fine carna- tions by C. P. Bertanzel of Roslyn and a handsome palm by Thomas Harri- son. A committee was appointed to arrange for the fall exhibition. 228 HORTICULTURE February 23, 1907 CHICAGO FLORISTS' CLUB. The Chicago Florists' Club enjoyed a gala day on Thursday last on the oc- casion of the annual carnation exhi- bition which has for a series of years proved to be one of the most interest- ing events in the annual proceedings of the organization and which on the recent occasion proved even more suc- cessful than ever before. Handel Hall where the club meet- ings are held was half filled with ex- hibits from the houses of local grow- ers and numerous novelties forwarded from distant points. The attendance was large and the monthly meeting of the club was of unusual interest.' W. N. Rudd, F. F. Benthey and Jas. G. Hancock served as the committee on examination of exhibits and made a report commenting on the individual products and the scaling of all novel- ties, a certificate being awarded to varieties scoring 85 points or more. Among the new varieties tabled were Bassett & Washburn's seedling No. 20, a scarlet product of Crane x Prosperity a flower of undoubted merit, to be put out next year. Scaled 87 points. Certificate. Baur & Smith showed a delicate pink variety, pleasing shade which though not in the fancy class may prove a good commercial variety. Scaled 78 points. R. Witterstaetter's new white Snowdrift which scored 84 points is in the absolutely pure white class and possesses many qualities which will doubtless bring it into prominence. M. A. Ryerson exhibited a red sport of Lawson which the committee classed as apparently identical with Red Lawson. Among the Chicago Carnation ex- hibit was a vase of Red Riding Hood, which scored 82 points. John E. Haines of Bethlehem, Pa., .^hipped on vases of Imperial, and it.<^ offspring Pink Imperial which showed up well, scoring 79 and 84 respectively H. Weber & Sons Co., of Oakland. Md., showed Mabelle and Toreador which appear to have qualities making them valuable additions to the pres- ent list and which were given by the judges 79 and 85 points respectively. the latter being entitled to a certificate and will be put out next year. Much attention was drawn to W. N. Rudd's vase of seedling No. 163, '02 a scarlet of unusual merit which showed many points which will doubt- less prove this variety to be a winner. One of the main features of the show was the handsome vase of Win- ser tabled by Jensen & Dekema and shipped by F. R. Pierson on the Mon- day preceding. This flower scaled 88 points, the highest of the novelties pre- sented, and created much interest. The other exhibitors who showed flowers of a very high order were all local growers, and their exhibits were made up largely of commercial or standard varieties as follows, with the committee's remarks appended: Jen- son & Dekema: "Fine exhibit of stand- ard varieties"; Peter Reinberg: "Ex- cellent exhibit of standard varieties"; J. A. Budlong: "A number of vases of standard varieties excellently done"; Chicago Carnation Co.; "A number of good vases of standard varieties and Red Riding Hood, also very fine vases of Aristocrat and White Perfection"; A. Then: "A number of good vases of standard varieties"; Poehlmann Bros. Company: "An excellent exhibit of standard varieties, a vase of White Lawson especially commended." Presi- dent H. N. Bruns placed on the table a bunch of his noted lily of the valley. The meeting which followed the ex- hibition was largely attended and was of unusual interest. Several new mem- bers were admitted and a number present offered remarks generally ap- plicable to the subject of carnations, among the speakers being W. N. Rudd, Aug. Poehlmann, .1. A. Valentine of Denver, Will Kennedy of Milwaukee, P. J. Hauswirth, P. J. Foley and ssv- eral others. The next meeting will occur on March 14th. the subject being the timely one. "Easter Plants." NORTH SHORE HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY. The sixth annual banquet and enter- tainment of this society took place in the Town Hall, Manchester, on Feb- ruary 15th. In the absence of Presi- dent McGregor, Vice-President Thomas Jack presided. About 150 members and friends were present. The gentler sex was well represented. Among the visitors from Boston and vicinity were J. A. Pettigrew, J. W. Duncan, T. H. Westwood, president of the Gardeners' and Florists' Club of Bos- ton; J. K. M. L. Farquhar, Maurice Fuld, J. P. A. Guerineau, F. A. Rein, Julius Huerlein, Mr. Benwell and Daniel Ilifte. The entertainment was in charge of the Forrest Concert Co. of Boston, and a very fine program was rendered, after which dancing was indulged in. In the eight years of its existence the society has grown from half-a- dozen members to 188: a good record and going one better each year. WILLIAM TILL. MORRIS CO. (N. Y.) GARDENERS' AND FLORISTS' SOCIETY. The February meeting of this society was given in great part to discussing plans for the future and trying for new ideas on an old subject, about twenty-eight members taking active part. March 13th is to be carnation night. We are promised quite some novelties, but we want a whole lot of them. We are to have many competi- tive exhibits of standard varieties. Carnation night last year almost made us famous. We are to have three short papers, by Wm. Duckham, on "Plant- ing in from pots, versus from open ground"; R. M. Schultz, "The commer- cial aspect of the carnation, best va- rieties, etc.," and Percy Herbert on "Methods of propagation." Bach pa- per will be followed by a general dis- cussion by the members. E. REAGAN. SCHEDULES FOR THE GREAT ROSE SHOW, In the schedule of the American Rose Society, Class F, 168, "A group of decorative plants, covering at least 100 square feet of floor space, a prize of .$25.00 by W. H. Ernest. Washing- ton, D. C." should have appeared in the schedule of the Florists' Club of Washington, D. C. The combined schedule of the prizes offered by the two societies can be had on applica- tion to Charles McCauley, secretary, ISth and Kearney streets. N. E.. Washington, D. C. NEW ENGLAND DAHLIA SOCIETY. The secretary of the New England Dahlia Society reports that the mem- bership is constantly increasing and that the executive committee has de- cided to issue a monthly bulletin be- ginning with March, which shall be called the Dahlia News. It will con- tain each month at least one article by some renowned grower of dahlias on their cultivation or their peculiari- ties. It will also contain the dahlia news of the world, inform the mem- bers what is going on, give description of the new varieties that are intro- duced, and in general supply the infor- mation that the dahlia growers are looking for. The last page of the proposed paper will be given up to advertising, and returns for same, it is expected, will pay for the cost of publishing the pa- per. We feel that the society will out- rival in membership any of the others of same nature in this country or Eu- rope, as We expect a membership of fully 1,000 by the end of the year. We have now members residing in every State in the Union, and the interest given to the dahlia at large is surpris- ing. The secretary of the New England Dahlia Society would appreciate very much if the secretaries of the different horticultural societies would inform him of the date of their shows In which dahlias are included, so the members may be informed and exhibit wherever and whenever possible. All growers of dahlias should join the society at once in order to get the benefit which a membership will give. Respectfully yours, MAURICE FULD, Sec'y. CLUB AND SOCIETY NOTES. At the annual meeting of the Wis- consin Horticultural Society at Madi- son on February 5 officers were elected as follows; President, R. J. Coe, Ft. Atkinson; vice-president, W. H. Han- chett, Sparta: secretary, to be ap- pointed. The Alabama State Horticultural As- sociation at its annual meeting on February 6-8 re-elected W. F. Heikes of Huntsville for president and Prof. R. S. Mackintosh for secretary. The next annual meeting will be held in Birmingham. The program of the Illinois State Florists' Association, whose meeting is scheduled for the 19th and 20th. in Bloomington, presents attractive top- ics by notable speakers. The local flo- rists' club entertain the visitors on the evening of the 19th. The Huntington Horticultural and Agricultural Society will hold its an- nual carnation exhibition in the Trade School building. Huntington, N. Y., on the evening of February 26. Ex- hibits should be addressed to Walter Shaw at the Trade School building. One of the Chicago florist papers re- marks that "Crimson Rambler is not a suitable rose for outdoors." "The leaves take on an unattractive green" and "the flowere are poor in color!" February 23, 1907 HORTICULTURi: 229 AMERICAN CARNATIONS IN ENG- LAND. Papers Read Before the Amei'ioan Carna- tion Society at Toronto. AUTHOR, C' ENGELMANN. Winter flowering carnations were grown for the English markets already some thirty years ago. The first were French varieties, and as the demand for choice flowers increased, new kinds were raised, some of which enjoyed great popularity for a number of years, and, though in size and length of stems, they could not be compared with the present day carnation, in col- or, fragrance and productiveness, they left little to be desired. The first carnations of American origin were introduced into England about fifteen years ago, and as I am told by one of the first importers, turned out to be rather a disappoint- ment. Of later varieties Daybreak was already grown in considerable quantity. However, it was not until the I^awson made its appearance that the boom began. Even then there were but few growers who understood the cultivation of the "divine flbwer," and I am afraid Mr. Fisher would not have recognized his own child had he seen it in some of the English green- houses. There were a few though that did the trick, and their produce made handsome prices in Covent Garden marivei. Tins, of course, was the best means of popularizing the flower, for the English florist is as much after the L. S. D. as his American cousin is after the dollar. There was money in growing carnations and consequently it was taken up by many new firms. Every new variety that was boomed in America was eagerly imported, grown and very often thrown away the first year, as many were quite unsuitable for the English climate. Then came the glorious Enchantress and with it the germs of the new dis- ease, called the "carnation fever," which attacks flower-growers and flower-lovers. The germ has not been discovered yet, but it is there right enough, I have no doubt, and it spreads fast, too, and makes the disease very catching. I caught it a few years ago, and am not likely to get rid of it again, for it seems incurable. It is a comfort that it is a painless disease, at least as long as the market-prices for the carnation blooms are good. However this may be, there is no doubt that Enchantress has helped to popularize the American carnation more than any other six varieties taken together. If there is a new variety being intro- duced the first question generally is: "Is it as good as Enchantress?" But, alas! I am sorry to say those that have come since have not been as good. But perhaps I should not say: I am sorry; rather: I am glad they have not been as good, for I think it is really a blessing in disguise that nothing up to the present in other colors has come up to Enchantress, as it shows the hybridiser a goal — well worth obtaining — plainly before him, and it is certainly easier to work to- "wards something that we can clearly see before us, than to try reaching an ideal that only exists in our imagina- tion. However, I am afraid I am get- ting off my track, which you will kind- ly excuse, tor it is one of the symp- toms of the "carnation fever;" if you start one of them that got the com- plaint going on this kind of subject, \ New Orchid-Flowered Sweet Peas | These area distinct "break" in Sweet Peas, differing Irom ihe standard sorts by the extraordinaiy size V of their flowers, usu. pkts, 75c, Norti Unwin. The finest white now in ex latence. 17c per pkt., 5 pkts. 75c. Phyllis Unwin. A veritable giant amon; Sweet Peas: color a deep rose-caimine. 15c pei oz., .^.Oc per % lb. DREER'S GARDEN BOOK* and Florist's Catalogue now rendy and sent on appli- cation to all florists. L Henry A. Dreer 714 Chestnut Street PHILADELPHIA PA. it will take a mighty effort to stop him. The American carnation stands in England today something like this: There are, I should say, about one million plants grown for the produc- tion of cut-flowers alone. Ninety per cent, of these at least are cultivated in pots. Of the remaining, two-thirds are planted on raised benches and one-third on solid beds. The latter two methods are gaining in favor, and in ten years' time I should not be sur- prised to see the state of things re- versed. Besides these, there are a large quantity grown in private estab- lishments, and hardly any of the up- to-date estates are now without their special carnation house. The number of the American kinds grown in this way I should estimate at 100,000 to 200,000. Ninety-flve per cent, at least are grown in pots. This number is constantly increasing, and there is no doubt that the modern winter-flower- ing carnation is beginning a fight for supremacy with the chrysanthemum, which has hitherto been the unas- sailed queen of the autumn and win- ter. I calculate that in five years' time there will be at least three times the quantity grown in England. The continent of Europe is a little behind England as regards the popu- larity of the American carnation. However, the "fever-germ" has crossed the channel and the North Sea and the "carnation fever" has caught on. In Germany, a very limited number of growers have cultivated the American kinds for a few years, and managed to keep the names secret for a time. This game does not do for a long time in the twentieth century. There are too many trade papers about, and if there is money in a thing it will come out. This is as it should be; then after all that is said and don© the policy of the open door is the only progressive one and beats the sur- rounding of places with a Chinese wall always in the end. Now that the secret is out the German trade is all the more eager to obtain the wonders from across the Atlantic, and conse- quently a good trade is being done with young plants. This is not only the case in Ger- many, but also in France, Belgium, Russia, Denmark, Austria; in short, all the countries on the continent of Europe are going in for the American carnations, and I don't think I am over estimating it if I say that within five years there will be fifty times more American carnations grown than there are today. I know of one Ger- man grower who only about two years ago purchased some twenty-five hun- dred dollars' worth of carnation stock from the South of France, and after giving the American varieties a trial this season intends to discard all his French varieties and grow the Ameri- can ones in their place. Even beyond Europe the fame of the "divine flower" has spread, for, only a month or so ago, I sent a fairly large consignment of young plants to Egypt, which arrived well, and, I hope, will do well. That they are going ahead in Australia is well known. About Asia I cannot say anything, as I have sent no further than the Crimea that way. Anyhow, in four continents out of five, the American carnation is known and grown, and the rapidity with which it has found its way is nothing less than phenomenal. This may partly be due to "booming," but vastly more because of its sterling value. All this is well and good, but two great dangers are looming ahead. One: How long will it go on before the supply is in excess of the demand? 2S0 HORTICULTURE February 23, 1907 VICTORY HAS MADE GOOD PlacB your order* eariy for rooted cuttings. Prices $6 per lOO, $50.00 per lOOO. DISCOUNT FOR CASH WITH ORDER CUTTMAN & WEBER The Wholesale Florist Grower of New York lynbrook, L. I., N.». 43 W. 28 St., The other and greater: How soon shall we be swamped with innumer- able quantities of novelties, which, ac- cording to the raiser, will all be better than Enchantress, but which in reality •will only be useless rubbish, that must disgust the straight and honest florist and damage the trade for those few new varieties that are really good? To discuss how the American carna- tion as seen in England compares with its brother in the states, or how Eng- lish methods of growing are inferior or otherwise to the American, would lead too far. However, one thing I may be allowed to mention by way of apology. If some of you should ever visit one of our English carnation shows in mid-winter, and find the blooms inferior or perhaps poor in comparison to your perfect specimen, please remember that the chief factor in producing flrst-class blooms in win- ter, is the light, and then take into consideration that on the 21st of De- cember the sun rises in London (or rather is supposed to rise) at 8.05 and sets at 3.51. This is according to the almanac; in reality, it does not shine at all through November, December and January— at least, not to any ap- preciable extent. I believe that even your best growers, if they came over here, and tried their hand at the game, would be rather disgusted with the result. For this reason alone, I am afraid we shall never be able to pro- duce as good flowers as you in mid- winter, unless you send Mr. Edison along with one of the Chicago packers, who, between them, might manage to bottle up some of the surplus sunshine during the summer months, that we could let loose in our carnation houses when it is wanted in the winter. Un- til that happy time arrives we shall have to be satisfied with what we can get in the ordinary way. Thanking you for the honor you have given me in asking for and listen- ing to these notes, which, I regret, I am not able to read personally, I will conclude with the best wishes for the future success of the American carna- tion in general, and the American Carnation Society in particular. Vivat, crescat, floreat! AUTHOR, A. F. DUTTON. It is now some five years since "American Tree Carntions" were first grown and shown to perfection in Eng- land and I have the pleasure of being the first to exhibit them in the way they are now generally shown here. My first exhibit of note was at the Temple, 1903, when they caused quite a sensation, and I may say made the great start to their now present popu- larity. They first met with a great deal of criticism from the Border Car- nation fancier, and I was told by one who is considered the finest raiser of this kind in our country: "Well, Mr. Dutton, I congratulate you on your ex- hibit, nothing could be more beauti- ful." With this remark I was quite content. Now they are being grown on quite a large scale as a market ffower, where before only the inferior and short-stem varieties were seen, such as Duchess of Fife, Uriah Pike, Miss Joliffe. But I may add there is a great difference in the quality of dif- ferent growers, and it is only the few who can grow to perfection. Last month the newly formed "Win- ter Flowering Carnation Society" held a very successful show at the Botanic, London, in which the American varie- ties predominated, there being classes for 36 and 18 bloom of a color, also for groups of cut bloom. The show was in every way a success and a fine lot of bloom was staged. I may give a few lines on the new varieties that are being raised from youi; imported varieties. I consider that before many seasons we shall have some very fine varieties, quite a credit to their parent Britannia, which is being disseminated this year, and is the finest scarlet I know. It puts Robert Craig and Victory in the shade, and I firmly believe that we shall have other varieties in time of equal merit. But it is not for me to dwell on the possibilities of the future, but the past and present, which are facts. In regard to shipping, this will al- ways be a great drawback to business on a large scale, as it is far too uncer- tain to please the majority of receiv- ers here. I myself have received very successful shipments, but these have been few and far between; for in- stance, one consignment turned out good, another from the same grower turned out the reverse, and the loss was 80 per cent. It would have been policy to have burnt the entire lots on arrival, as the survivors were weak, unhealthy and infected with rust, also "spot." I often feel I should like to think I had never to ship any more, as it is always a nightmare when ship- ping time comes in the spring. Many varieties well spoken of and advertised in your papers as gaining awards of merit, prove very poor varie- ties with us, such as Fiancee, Cardinal, Ethel Ward, Candace, Indianapolis, Nelson Fisher, Abundance and Flamin- go. If this continues, your European buyers will certainly decrease, as it is quite diificult with the losses we sus- tain through shipping, to make the game worth the candle, even when procuring really first-rate standard va- rieties. PERSONAL. Visitors in Boston: C. B. Weath- ered, New York; W. A. Manda, So. Orange, N. J. Visitors in New York this week: Fred Breitmeyer, Mt. Clemens, Mich.; J. C. Vaughan, Chicago; H. L. Jansen, Berlin, Ont. The youngest child of John Scott of Brooklyn, N. Y., a boy of 14 months, has been critically ill with pneumonia, but the latest accounts indicate im- provement and probable recovery. Among recent visitors to Des Moines, la., were Carl Cropp, Chicago; Charles P. Braslin, San Jose, Cal.; Prof. Brown, Washington, D. C; Mr. Crossland of Northrup, King & Co., Minneapolis; Mr. Johnson of Albert Dickinson Co., Mr. Steinmetz of W. W. Barnard, Chicago; Wm. Hagemann, New York; C. J. von Bourgondien and several other bulb and azalea men from the other side. George A. Parker, superintendent of parks at Hartford, Conn., is seriously ill at St. Francis' hospital, where he was taken a week ago after having been sick two weeks. An operation was performed for the removal of a carbuncle in the back, which left him very weak, but he is now reported as being a little stronger. The number of Mr. Parker's sincere friends is lim- ited only by the number of those who know him. and we know he will have their sympathy and earnest wishes for speedy and full recovery. »ft»»Kft»KKft»>RKKKK««R»s»iK»»»KK»>R»»ftKnKftKft»>KKKKKKKKab»K»>KK»»^ 1 0,000 RETINOSPORAS. Golden and Silver Foims Splendid slieared specimens for lawn planting or for tubs and vases. Smaller sizes for planting in nursery rows and for he('ge.«. Retinospora plumosa var. aurea. GOLDEN RETINOSPOPA Price Prine Price Price « c c c c « « c c c c c c « « c c c « c per 10 pe.' ion 12-lS in., transplanted onre. $>.on fiaiQ 18 24 ill, " twice, 3 00 26 on 94 3nin-, " " fi 00 .WOO 30-31! in., •' " il.OO 76 00 .3-4 ft. •' thrice- sheared specimens, 20.00 180 CO per 10 per 100 4-4K ft. transplanted thrice- sheared specimens, $-'600 !$20O.00 .".•6 ft. tiaiisplanieri fre- qnently sheared speci- mens, 100.00 8-)000 Retinospora Squarrosa Veitchii. SILVER RETIN05P0RA Per 10 Pe' 100 12-18 in., transplanted once, Sl.T.'i .?15mo 1- m ft., •• twice 3.50 2j.00 2- 254 ft.. " thrice- sheared specimens, 7. .50 CO. 00 Twenty-five or mor Per 10 Per 100 2'A-3 ft . transplanted thrice .sheared stecime' .s. SIOOO inn.fo 3- 354 't. transplanted thrice sheared siiecimeiis, 17. .'in loooo 9 9 9 9 9 9 ; I avts nt t^ie hmirlrefl rate. Ai»ove prices for dealers only. Mention this pnppr >rhen wrlthiQ. THE WM. H. MOON CO., Morrisvire. Pa. February 23, 1907 HORTICULTURE. 281 HARDY CHINESE PRIMROSE (Primula Cortusoides Sieboldii) Not new, but a neglected gem and nothing in this class more deseiving the commercial florists' attention. No description would fit it better than a Hardy Chinese Primrose that can be forced into flower in a few weeks in a temperature of 50 degrees. (See Bailey). The flowers are about the same size, contain the same shades of color from white to purple- rose and are fringed like the Primula Sinensis. It will stand our Northern climate outside and blossoms in late spring. Flowers have good stems and stand out from the robust dark green foli- age, making it altogether a most ornamental and useful plant for pots or outdoor cultivation. We can oiTer plants established in 2j^ inch pots in twelve varieties for immediate delivery at $1.00 per dozen, $7.50 per 100. TRY A FEW FOR EASTER PALISADES NURSERIES, Sparkill, New York GROWERS OF HARDY PLANTS. ASK FOR TRADE LIST. Great Bargains In nursery stock of all kinds. PRIVET — 3 to 4 ft. at $3.50 per loo, $10 00 per 1000. 3 lo 4 ft., XX heavy 4,00 " 100, 35.00 ' 1000. 4 o 5 fi , extra rie&vy 5.00 " 100, 4000 " 1000. 5 to 6 ft., 6.00 '* 100, 50.00 *' 1000. HYDRANGEAS— 2 to 3 ft. at $7.00 per 100. 3 to 4 ft. at 10.00 per 100. 3 tn 4 ft. XXX at $t2 00 per 100. CARYOPTERIS MASTACANTHUS, field grown, at $6 00 per 100. STEPHANANDRA FLEXUOSA,— 18 to 24 in. at $7,00 per 100: s to 2J4 ft. at $8 00 per 100 SPIREA VAN HOUTTEI— J to 4 ft. at $8.00 per 100. VIBURNUn PLICATUM — 2 to 3 ft. at $12.00 per 100; 3 t I 4 fi. Ht Sit;. CO per 100 70,000 AZALEA AHOENA -Special prices on ap- II icati 'n. HONEVSUCKLES-2 yr. old, in large quantities at $ o.ou (jcr looo 600,000 HERBACEOUS PLANTS. PINK P/EONIAS in hrge clumps at $10.00 per 100. 30,000 CREEPINQ ROSES at low prices given on application. THE ELIZABETH NURSERY CO. ELIZABETH, N. J. LADY GAY AND HARDY GARDEN ROSES in choice varieties. Field grown plants, first quality stock including Frau Karl Druscnki. New Hardy Hybrid Tea Dean Hole. Killarney and Souvenir de Pierre Netting. Herbaceous Paeonies. Hollyhocks and Phlox. Catalogue mailed on request. M. H. WALSH rose 5°ECiAi 1ST WOODS HOLE, MASS. ROOTED CUTTINGS OF Kaiserin, President Garnet and La Detroit Strong, healthy, well-rooted cuttings, reatJy Dec. l.-t ; price $2.50 per huudred or $20.00 per thousand. Try our strong, healthy, western grown wood from the best corn soil in Illinois. BASSETT & WASHBURN HINSDALE, ILLS. John Waterer & Sons, kM^ AMERICAN NURSERY BACSHOT, ENGLAND have the finest snock of recognized Hardy Rhododendrons, Azaleas, An- dromedas, high class Evergreens and specimen Conifers. Ask for special list Of plants grown for the American trade. John Waterer & Sons are the great exhibitors Of Rhododendrons Ip London. ROSES American Beauty, Clothilde Soupert, Glorie de Dijon, Kaiserin Augusta Victoria, La France, Mad. Caroline Tes- tout, Krau Karl Druschki, Crimson Rambh r, Baby Rambler, SIRONG DORMANT PLANTS D rothy Perkins, etc., etc., SUITABLE FOR FORCING. Immediate Delivery. Prices Blgllt. General Catalog and Trice Lists ready. BAY STATE Nl RSERIES, North Abinglon, Mass. GRAFTED ROSES We offer this vear the following ass'-rt- meiit: Bride, Bridesmaid, Bon *'ilene, Etoile de France, Franz Deegan, Golden Gate, Ivory, Gen. ncArthur, Kate noulton, Kaiserin Au- gusta Victoria, Killarney, La Detroit, Liberty, Mme. Abel Chatenay, rime. Caroline Testout, Mme. Hoste, nrs. ("ierpont Morgan, Haman Cochet, riarechal Niel, Herle Des Jardins, Papa Gontier, Richmond, Rosalind Orr Eng. lisn, Souv. Du t resident Carnot, Souvenir De Wootton, Tom Field, Uncle John, Wellesley. The above grafted from 2 1-4 inch pots $lf).uO per lOO; !|;120.(X) per 1,000 for A No. 1 stork; nothing else will be sent out. On their own roots, from 2 12 inih pots, re- potted from 2 inch, $6.00 per 100; $30.00 per 1,000. AMERICAN BEAUTY On own roots, from 2 1-2 Inch pots, IfS.OO per 100; .$7.1.00 per 1,000: 3 Inch pots, $12.00 per 100; $10ij.00 per 1,000; April, May and .Juno delivery. OUfl GUARANTEE GOES WITH EVERY PLANT A.II,PIERSON,Griimwell,Ciion. GRAFTED ROSES ON DICKSON'S IRISH MANETTI We are now booking orders for March delivery. KAISERIN, BRIDE, BRIDE^MAID. KILLAR- NEY & RICHMOND; $l2aperthousand Order Now. ROBERT SCOTT & SON SHARON HILL, DEL. CO., PA. ****S*^S »9i»9»»=»S»»d3 TREES and SHRUBS HNE SPECIMEN CONIFERS Iron-Clad Hardy Named and Maximum Rhododendrons IN CAR LOTS A SPECIALTY Roses, Vines, Fruit Trees, Etc. .,.. Send Lists for Quotation .... Illustrated Catalogue sent on Receipt of 4 cents Postage FRED K W. KELSEY 150 Broadway. - NEW YORK SPECIMEN NURSERY STOCK Deciduous Trees and Shrubs, Evergreens. Rhododendrons, Azaleas, over one hundred (100) acres of the choicest varieties. SEND FOR PRICE LIST COTTAGE GARDENS GO. Queens, Lone Island, - New York Beautiful New Pink Rose See ^nnouncemeni and full description in "Horticulture," December 8 issue. PAUL NIEHOFF, LeIiighton, Penn. 232 HORTI CULTURE February 23, 1907 Seed Trade The business of G. W. Rogers wlfo died recently in Yokohama, Japan, is ofEered for sale. Joseph Milton, formerly with the Wm. Donnellson Co., of Minneapolis, has taken a position with the Iowa Seed Co., Des Moines, la. It is asserted by good judges of the situation that the proposed seed in- spection legislation has no chance of becoming a law this year. Cratz Bros, dealers in clover seed, 118-120 Ontario street, Toledo, O., have suspended business. The sudden decline in clover seed and the irregu- larity of the market for some time are given as reasons. This firm has been in bu.siness since 1SS5 and since the death of Henry Cratz, two years ago, William E. Cratz has been at the head of the company. The Nebraska Seed Co., Omaha, Neb., has entered suit against A. Rousset, of Paris, France, to recover $3500, on a contract tor seed which when delivered, they claim, proved to be of inferior quality to that ordered and paid for. They ask tor a writ of attachment upon certain assets of M. Rousset, said to be in the hands of the Adams Express Co. It has been announced that The Hill & Ross Co., dealers in seeds and farm implements, and The Hayes Music Co. have been merged into The Hayes Co., of Toledo, with a capital of $80,000. The incorporators of the new company are J. M. Hayes, P. C. Hayes, A. L. Irish, J. P. McAfee, and S. S. McAfee. The Hill & Ross Co. has been in business for some time and had a capital of $30,000, The Hayes Music Co. had a capital of 19,000 and a surplus of $40,000. The present stores of the companies will be abandoned and The Hayes Co. will locate in Cherry street. J. M. Hayes will be president and general mana- ger of the new company. The Hill & Ross Co. was located in Superior street a very fine location for the retail trade. STATEMENT OF PLANT IMPORTS. There were entered at the port of New York during the three weeks from January 28 to February IS, 1907, the following plants, etc.: From Holland— H. F. Darrow, 9 cs. plants; J. Dunn, 4 cs. flower roots; O. G. Hempstead & Son, 2 cs. plants; Peter Henderson & Co., 1 cs. bulbs; C. B. Richard & Co., 5 cs. roots; J. M. Thorburn & Co., 8 bales flower seed; Vaughan's Seed Store, 2 bales garden seed; Sundry Forwarders, 9 bales flower seed, 9 cs. roots. From Belgium — Sundry Forwarders, 2 cs. plants, 4 cs. trees, 11 bags seed. From France— C. C. Abel & Co., 18 cs. plants; August Rolker & Sons, 30 cs. do.; Sundry Forwarders, 137 cs. do., 1 cs. seed. From Germany— H. F. Darrow, 1 cask seed; Peter Henderson & Co., 2 HERE'S A BARGAIN FOR DECORATION DAY Columbia Farm Longiflorum Bulbs From Cold Storage, S-7, 400 to the case, $8 00 per case ARTHUR T. BODDINGTON, 342 West Uth St.. New York bales seed; J. M. Thorburn & Co., 50 cs. lily of the valley pips, 15 bags seed; Vaughan's Seed Store, 11 pkgs. seed; Sundry Forwarders, 2 cs. trees, G cs. flower seed. Via Liverpool — H. F. Darrow, 5 cs. trees; Vaughan's Seed Store. 3 cs. plants. Via Southampton — C. C. Abel & Co., 2Sc. plants; H. F. Darrow, 9 cs. trees, 27 bags seed; Peter Henderson & Co., 8 bags seed; McHutchison & Co., 8 cs. trees. W. W. Rawson & Co. are offering this year the new H. P. rose, Charlotte Klemm, a fiery crimson seedling from Abel Carriere x Cramoise. ASTER SEED This should be sown now to insure good stncky plants. The seed we offc' has been gather d from specimen very double blooms. We offer two good ones for the florist, TRUFFAUT'S PEONY FLOWERED AlSTER Trade Pkt. Oz. Crimson $0.30 $1.50 Light Blue 30 i.co Pink an T en Murple Violet ao i prengeri. . .' . looOseedsTS; Bellis Perennis, d uole . . . trade pkt 3.5c Candytuft Empress per oz. aoc Centaurea Gymnocarna . . . . per oz. 35c Golden Feather, dwaif ,elerled . per oz. 40c Lobelia, Crystal Palace Campacta, true, trade pkt. 2.5c. Petunia Grandiflora, e.xtra choice single mixed, trade pkt., «!.((». Petunia Grandiflora, superb fringed mixed, trade pkt , .SI 00. Phlox, choice mixed peroz. 40c c ."• o".. ""'"* 'peroz. r.25 Salvia Bonfire per oz. $2 80 Stocks, Ten Week, dwarl, large flowering, mixed trade pkt J5c. Verbena Mammoth white . . trade pkt. tic " scarlet. . trade pkt. ]0c STERILIZED SHEEP MANURE Grand Natural Slinuilant for VegcLatinn 100 lb. $1.25; half tons $11 ; tons $20 WM. ELLIOTT & SONS 201 FULTON ST., NEW YORK ... OUR ... Wholesale Catalogue for floristsand market gardener.' is now ready and will be sent free to all who ask f. r it. NEW CROP flower seed~ arc mostly all on hand now and we are prepard to fill orders promptly. We handle on'y the h ghest grade seeds. Com- pare our prices before ordering elsewhere. Cold Storage Lily of the Valley Pips. Best possible grade, tooo in case (i $ 12.00 per 1000. J. IVI. THORBURN & CO. 33 Barclay St., tlirouEh to 38 Park Place NEW YORK ii HORICUM PURE UNLEACNEO HARDWCOO ASHES Nature's plant food. The best fertilizer to build up the land. You get the best in the loynt brand. Write for prices to JOHN JOVNT, Lucknow, Ontario, Canada. I" KILLS SAN JOSE SCALE Sold by ihe seed dealers — — For fine pamphlet, write to HAMMOND'S SLUG SHOT WORKS, Fishkill-on-Hudson, N.Y. February 23, 1907 HORTICULTURE 233 ^! 5; -5i ■^ 5i The Five Superb=— SWEET PEA NOVELTIES ... OF THE ^^Nora Unwin" The most niag;nificent White yet intro= duced, far outdistancing Dorothy Eckford. SEASON ARE ... ''Frank Doiby" An enormous flowered Lady Qrisel Hamil- ton. "yi. «/. Cook 11 Fine violet=mauve self, Walter Wright in color. resembling Mrs. {ST 1^ ^ "«; "F. J. Casiie" Rich Carmine Rose, Salmon Shading. "Mrs. Alfred Watkins" A superb Pink, somewhat like the old Princess Beatrice in color. The Giant Flowered OfTspring of "GLADYS UNWiN" Each per packet, 25 cents. To be obtained of all American Seedsmen WHOLESALE OF 12, Tavistock Street, Covent Car- i^ den, W. C, LONDON, ENGLAND 1^ 1^ I WATKINS & SIMPSON, The largest wholesale growers of Flower Seed and Special Stocks of Vegetable Seed in the British Empire. GLADIOLI Beautifully illustrated catalog, colored plate, etc., describing Qroff's Hybrids, Named Novel- ties of rare beauty. Mixtures and Collections to color and fine Mixtures of all colors. Write for it. ARTHUR COWEE Gladiolus Specialist MEADOWVALE FARM, BERLIN, N. Y. W.&D. SPECIALTIES for FORCING Mitnonette. "New York Market." SweCt Feas, "True," Christmas Flower ng, (pink and white) Tomato, "The Don," "Stir- ling Lasile." Mashroom Spawn. "En^- li^li " and "Pure Culture.' Send for 1907 Catalogue. U/oohor £r l\nn Seed Merchants & Growers flBcUcI g UUn, n4Chambers St.. New York Grey's Highest Grade of Tested Seeds= Send for Catalogue THOMAS J. GREY & GO. 32 & 33 So. Market St., BOSTON BRIDGEMANS SEED WAREHOUSE RICKARDS BROS, Props. 37 East 19th St., NEW YORK CITY Burpee's Seeds PHILADELPHIA Blue List of Wholesale Prices mailed only to those who plant for profit. BRECK'S HIGH GRADE FLOWER AND VEGETABLE SEED FRESH STOCKS for the Florist, Market Gar= denerand Farmer. Catalogues on application Joseph Breck & Sons Corp. 47-54 NO. MARKET ST., BOSTON, MASS Comet Tomato Those who force tomatoes should give "Comet" a trial. This variety has been the tallj of gardeners around Boston the past season Those who have seen it growing de- clare there's nothing to compare with it. Seed, $5.00 per oz. Trade packet $1.00. WILLIAM SIM, Cliftondale, Mass. RAWSON'S HIGH GRADE SEEDS for the most critical GARDENER, FARMER or FLORIST Catalogues mailed free W. W. RAWSON & CO. S Union St., BOSTON. MASS. c AULIFLOWER s A B B A G E PULVERIZED SHEEP MANURE Direct from ranches in the West. We have on hand for immediate delivery a large supply of exceptionally fine quality. For the Lawn, The Greenhouse, For the Herbaceous Garden, For the Flower Garden, For the Vegetable Garden, Use Purity Brand Sheep Manure. PRICE, Ton, $40.00; half ton, $20.rO; 500 lbs., 10.00; 100 lbs., $2.50. R.&J. FARQUHAR&CO., 6 and 7 So. Market St, BOSTON. HJALMAR HARTMANN & CO., 12 Stormgade, COPENHAGEN, DENMARK. NEW STOCKS FLOWER SEEDS for FLORISTS Wholesale Catalogue Ready, fend for it today. But lirst re.-id our advertisement on page 105 in the Hor- ticulture for January 26th, rgoy. It is worth r.adtng. James Vick's Sons, Seedsmen. Rochester, N. Y. 234 HORTICULTURt- February 23, 1907 BEACON CARNATION Will prove a boon to the average florist. (ORANGE -SCARLET) HAS PROVED THE MOST PROFITABLE COMMERCIAL SCARLET Prices Not a fancy shy- blooming sort, but one of the "Cut and Come Again" varieties. Per 100. $12.00, 50 at 100 rate Per 5000, $90 00 per 1000 " 1000, 100 00, 250 " 1000 " " 10,000, 80.00 " " 2500, $95.00 per 1000 In lots of 20,000 or more, cash with order $75.00 per 1000 MARCH DELIVERY THE COTTAGE GARDENS GO. Queens, N. Y. PETER FISHER (Originator) Eiiis, IVIass. JAPAN LILIES Pay well for LATE FALL BLOOM and Xmas. Plant fsow. LIL. AURAT. - 6x8 $4.00 8x9 5 00 9 X 10 6.00 LIL. RUBRUM. LIL. ALBUM. - — 6x 8 4.50 8x9 e 00 9x11 7-5° 8x 9 7.00 9x11 10.00 LIL. MELP. - 7x 9 6.50 gx 10 9.00 Send for Catalogue. H. H. BERCER A 47 Barclay Street, - - - pei case 3 00 130 140 a 00 160 $ 7.00 6.50 8.95 9.00 9.50 CO. New York GERANIUM Wholesale catalogue and price list contains descriptions of seventy-five of the best standaid sorts and 100 im- ported novelties, sent free to trade only. R. VINCENT, Jr. & SON WHITE MARSH. MD. CERANIUIVIS Our selection $i8 oo per looo, composed nf the follow- ing vaneti-s al! to name : S A Nnti, Poilevine, ' a Favorite Perkins, Brett, Viaud Casteilane, I'nyleand several others out of 2 1-4 in. pot.w iih or without soil. 2 1-4 in pot Rooted Cuttings per loo per Fuchsias in variety, $3.00 $1.00 Heliotrope, 2.50 1.00 Sweet Alvssum, 2.00 1.00 Lobelia, 2.00 1 00 Ageratum, 1.50 .50 Rose Geranium, 2.00 fine plants Coleus in variety, .6p Coleus Golden Bedder .60 Cash must accompa ny order. J. E. FELTHOUSPN 154 Van N'ranken Av , SCHENECTADY, N. Y. DAHLIAS. EAST BRIDCEWATER DAHLIA GARDENS not only has one of the largest, but one of the finest collections of any firm In America. We have over a million Dahlia roots to sell this coming season. Send for prices. J. K. ALEXANDER, prop.. East Bridgewater, Mass. Now IS the tiiue to place vour order for bulbs which will insure you getting named va- rieties in any quantity; delivery to be made this fall or early spring. DAVID HERBERT & SON, Successors to L. K. Peacock, Inc. .A.TCO, IV .jr. NEW CAIMIMAS William Saunders \ ^"' '"" New York Ottawa $5.00 \ per doz. $35 00 ( per 100 Send for our list and descriptive catalogue We have a large stock of the best varieties. ROSES on their own roots our specialty Shrubbery in variety Be sure and get our catalogue. The CONARD & JONES CO., west grove, Pa. Ghrysanthemum Novelties Now ready for immedi; te delivery. From 2K Inch pots MRS. CLAY FRICK (The white sport of Wm. Duckham) Price 50c. each, $5.00 per dozen, $35.00 per 100 The finest stock you ever bought of a novelty. My list was mailed you. If you died not get it write me. CHARLES H. TOTTY MADISON, N. J. SEITARO ARAi Yokohama, Japan wholesale Grower of High Class Japan Bulbs, Nursery Stock, Bamboo Canes, etc. RALPH M. WARD & GO. Sole RepresentatiYes in U. S, and Canada 12 West Broadway, New York WRITE FOR PRICES. WHOLESALE ONLY CHRYSANTHEMUMS C. Touset and Nonin, the money makers as we have found them $1,00 per doz.; $7.00 per 100; $60.00 per Tooo. Pacific. Estell, Willowbrook, Halliday, Kalb and L Harriet, 60c per doz.; $4.00 per 100; Cash with nrd> r. EGGELING FLORAL COMPANY 65S S. CranH Ave.. St. Louis. Mo. SHASTA DAISIES ALASKA. CALIFORNIA, WESTRAHA strong, field-gtown division:*, true to name, $2.50 per 100 Express paid for cash with order. The Leedham Bulb Co, Santa Cruz.CaL 350.000 CANNAS TRUE TO NAME Packed 250 In a box, 250 at lOOO rate, 25 at lOO rate. RED CANNAS too looc A. Bouvier. 5 ft $2 00 $17 60 Beaute Poitevine. 3}i tt 2 25 20 00 Chas. Henderson. 4 It 2 0(1 17 60 Crimson Bedder. 3 ft 3 00 27 60 J. D. Eisele. .5 ft 2 25 20 dO Explorateur Crampbell. 5K ft . 2 00 17 60 Flamingo. 4J4 ft 2 00 17 60 PINK CANNAS L. Palry. iii tt 2 00 17 6« Martha Washington. 3% It. ... 2 00 17 60 IVIIIe. Berat. 4>4 ft 2 25 20 00 Paul Marquant. i% U 1 76 15 00 ORANGE CANNAS Admiral Avellan. 4J4 ft 1 75 J. D. Cabos. *'/, H 2 00 President Cleveland. 4 ft. . . 3 00 Queen of Holland 2 75 Secretary Chabanne. 4 ft. ... 2 00 COLD EDGED CANNAS IMad. Crozy. 314 ft 2 75 Queen Charlotte. 4 ft 2 75 Souv. de A. Crozy. 4 ft 2 76 YELLOW CANNAS Buttercup. 3H ft 5 50 Comie de Bouchard. 454 ft. . . 2 7.5 Florence Vaughan. 5 ft 2 00 L. E. Bailey. 4H ft 2 00 WHITE CANNAS Alsace. 3ii it 2 00 Peachblow. 3 ft 1 75 BRONZE CANNAS Black Beauty. 5 ft 6 00 David Harum. SSs ft 3 25 . . . . 3 y5 .... 1 75 .... 2 75 .... 1 75 .... 2 25 16 00' 17 60 27 50 25 00 17 60 25 00 26 00 25 00 60 OC 26 00 17 60 17 60 17 60 15 00 Egandale. 4 ft. Grand Rouge. 9 ft. Musafolia. 8 ft. . . Robusta. 6 to 8 ft. . Shenandoah. 6 ft. 60 00 30 00 30 00 15 00 2'i 00 15 00 IS 00 ORCHID CANNAS Allemannia. 4 to 5 ft 2 25 18 00 Austria. 5 ft 1 76 15 00 Italia. 4V, ft 2 25 1« 00 Kronus. 5 ft 2 75 25 00 Mrs. Kate Gray. 6 ft 2 75 25 00 Pennsylvania. 5 ft 2 J6 20 00 King Humbert. 4 ft. . . .12 $2, 15 00 Full descriptions of above and fifty other varieties of Cannas mailed free. ELEPHANT EARS ( Caladium Fsculentum ) All sound and with eyes. 6 — 8 Inches in Circumference . 1 50 10 00 8 — 10 ■' •' " . . 3 50 30 00 10 — 12 ■' " " . . 5 50 50 00 12 " and up •' .. 10 00 90 00 ARTHUR T.BODDINGTON 342 W. Mth St., New York lu writing advertisers, mention Horticulture February 23, 1907 horticulture: 235. ^ i Handsomer THan Ever Before ! ! 1 have the finest lot of trained Easter Ramblers in the countiy and am now booking orders for their delivery at proper time. Crimson Ramblers in bush form, $ J to $3 each. Baskets, $2.50 t. $ij. Chairs, $8 to $12. Crowns, $5 to $15 Cro-st-s, Pyramids, Umliella, Automob.lc, Bicycle, etc. at correspond- ing prices. Dorothy Perkins Ramblers in similar styles; also Lady Gay Ramblers, $3 to $5 each. Baby Ramblers, $6 to $9 per doz. AZALEAS, ERICAS On these specialties I have no superior. Azaleas are superb this year and the proportion of the ponular but scarce pyramidal form is large. Quotatior.s by dozen or hundred lots. We have the Firefly and Chas Eoke in quantity. Ericas, Persoluta Alba, Cupressinn, Cavendishii and Trans u cens, are splendid and every up-to-date florist should have them. Hydrangeas, Oranges, Tulips, Genistas,, Boionias, Gardenias, Cyclamtns, Daisies and a host of other desir..ble things. Write for prices. Anton Schultheis, College Point, liew York % « Azaleas for Easter From 50c. to $5 in all colors Also a fine lot of Palms in all sizes, such as Kentias. Arecas, Latanias, Phoenix and Cocos. Pandanus Veitchll and utllis, Cro* tons, Dracaenas, Nepetties. Arallas, Araucarlas, Aspidistras, Ferns suitable f<>i dshes.inlead ng varieties. Cibotium Schledei from $1.00 to $3 oocach. Wholesale Price List on application. A. LEUTHY & CO.. Importers and Exporters, Growers and Dealers, Ferkmik St. Nurseries, RoBlindale, BOSTON, MASS. ARAUCARIA COMPACTA ROBUSTA, nave only fine pla ts : 6 to 7 in. pf>ts, 20 to 30 in. high, 4 to 5 years old, 3, 4. 5 tiers, $1.50, $'.7^, $ ' 00 each. A. EXCEI.5A OLAUCA, 6 in., $t.oo, $-.25; 7 in, specimens, finest in the world, $2, $2.50, $3 each. KENTI4 FORSTEWIANA, 6 in., 25 to 40 in. high, 75c, $1, $1.25 each; 7 in., made up, $1.75, $2 each, SCOTTII FERNS, 8 in., as big as a washtub, $1.25, $1.50. worth $3; sH in., 40c.; 6 in., 50c. BOSTON FERNS, 6 in., 50c. Cash wit^ order. Goods travel at purchaser's risk. GODFREY ASCHMANN, Wholesale Grower and Impotter of Pot Plants 1012 Ontario St.. PHILADELPHIA PA. WHITMANI 2 1-4 inch, $10 per I OO BOSTONS 2 1-4 Inch, S3. 00 per lOO H,H. BARROWS & SON whitman, Mass. Nephrolepis Whitmanii, ^pianfs from 2S4 in. pots, $10.00 per hundred. NephrJepis Elegantissima, ^^ pots. $5.00 per hundred. GOVERNOR HER RICK Originated and introduced by H. R. CARCTON, Willoushby, O. We have the following sti ck in the fiocsi condition to plant and now is the time to plant: *% inch at $3.00 per doz., $10 per 100 and $75 per rooo 4 '* ** 2.50 " " la " too *' 75 '* 1000 It will nay vou. Try it. Order "t once. AZALEAS FOR EASTER? Our plants are shapely and well budded. We i \ PETER HENDERSON & CO., 35-37 cort.a.idtst.,Ne«York I Now is the time to get Azaleas, offer the following varieties: rime. Van der Cruyssen, Deutsche Perle, rime. C. Van Langen- hove, Vervaeneana, Empress of India, Bernhard Ardrea Alba, Helen Thielman, and 5imon Mardner. A fair iiroportion only of Mine. Van der Cruyssen and white sorts supplied with, each order. Prires, (f.o.b. New York): in to 12 inch heads, $6 00 per doz.. $45.00 per 100: n to 14 inrh heads, $7.0ii per doz , $65.00 per 100; 14 to 16 inch heads, $lu.u0 per doz., $75 00 per 100. FINEST BULBS, NURSERY STOCK, PALMS AZALEAS, BAYS, ROSES, BUXUS, EVER- GREENS, and LILY OF THE VALLEY "EXCELLENTA" and "SUPERIOR." JOHN SCHEEPERS & CO., New York City ^RosiO Hill ^NtAr-Jsor-ie^s The Oldest and Largest Orchid Establishment in America. The Largest Collection of Palms, Ferns, Move and Greenhouse Plants. ■VISIT ouie pifuiCiSBEeiE;^ Send Us Your List lor Prices and Particulars. SIEBRECHT & SON, New Rochelle, New Yoric ORCHIDS Arrived in exceptionally fine conditon the foIIowiDg ORCHIDS: LAELIAPURPURATA.CAITLEYA HARRISOMAe.C.INTtRMEDIA.C.TRIAISAB. C. LEOPOLLIl and many more. Write for Prices LAGER & HURREIL, SUMMIT, N. J. ORCHIDS — ORCHIDS — Some of the varieties we shall import this spring : C tt e>ap. Trial a;, Labiata, Mot.si3e Me dellii.Spec- iosissima, G1ga^, Schrodeia;; [Jcndiobiums No ile, Waidi num, Phaltcnopsis; Vandas Coer 1 a, Kim- baliiana; Oncidium Vancosum; Laelias Anceps, Au- tiimnalis, Albida. ll'rite for prices on above. CARRIUO & B41DWIH, StCJUCUS. N. J. Importations 1907 >ave money and get our quotations on Cattieya labiate, 7riarse, Percivaliana, Mossiae, Men- delli, Schroedeiae. JULIUS ROEHRS CO. Largest Orchid growers ard importers in U. S. RUTHERFORD, N. J. ORCHIDS Largest Impitrters, Exporterg, throwers and Uyhridists in the World Sander, St. Albans, England and 235 Broadway, Room I NEW YORK CITY ORCHIDS nirect from _--_ _ the Collectors For Spring and Summer Delivery We are giving quotations upon our enire list o Soulh American, Philippine and East Indian Orchids, Choicest va'ieiie> of Cattltyas, Odnntoglrssums, Pi- lumna.Cypreped urn, Phalaenopsis, D< rdro iums and Vand s Amone them 'he very rare Vanda Sandcri- ana for delivery June or July. A.HELD,ll-ig WilliamSt ,NevwYork Asparagus Robustus The be5t of all As^paraguses for a pot plant, strong three inch stock at $G.OO per 100, $50.00 per 1000 ALBERT M. HERR, Lancaster, Pa^ . TO BUYERS Patronize our advertisers, they will treat you rie:ht :236 horticulture: February 23, 1907 Wild 5milax, Jh'^sJ THE OML Y PLACE WHERE YOU CAN AL WA YS GET IT. f Long Needle Pines, Si.oo per dozen. Palm Crowns, S2.50 per dozen. Extra nice long-stemmed Palm LeaveS, $2.50 per loo. MagnOlIa, ^2.50 per case, i6 cubic feet. Sheet Moss, S2.00 per sack. Grey MOSS, S2.00 per sack. GalaX, $1.00 per 1000. Sreed a^Specialty. Write for Catalogue. . CALDWELL THE WOODSMAK, v^. lotroducor of the Wild Smilax. Caldwell the Woodsman Decorating Co., Inc., EVERGREEN, ALA. ''°"^^.oLETs GARDENIAS ^^Xl^^?'^" In our WHOLESALE GOMMiSSION FLORISTS' DEPARTMENT in addition to our regular wholesale EVERGREENS and FLORISTS' SUPPLIES CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED HENRY M. ROBINSON & GO. """""'*'" See our Greens Advertisement on pase 24 I , '» and 9 Chapman Place, L. O. Talaphons, Main 261B. Boston, Mass, NEWS NOTES. The Co"ttage Gardens, Queens, N. Y., .have the contract for planting Bliss .Park, Saginaw, Mich. Fred Gall, a tlorist from Snohomish, was run down by a street car in -Seattle, Wash., and was badly bruised. blew up on February 12. Owing to the small amount of pressure no great damage was done, and the prompt use of oil stoves saved the contents of the greenhouses from serious injury by cold. John Clark of Cohasset has relin- ■ quished his lease of the Nelson Greeu- houses at Marshfield, Mass., and the place is closed. The Jefferson Fruit & Floral Co. has opened on East Lincoln Ave., Goshen, Ind., under the management ■of A. J. Santschi. Begonia Gloire de Lorraine has been sotting seed in several different places this season, and growers are jubilant over the fact, for seedling plants are much more vigorous than those from cuttings, as has been proven in Eng- land, and this means a revivifying of the stock in this country. The park commissioners of Okla- 'homa City, Okla., will appropriate $2000 for a greenhouse and equip- ments at Wheeler Park. The report of Stanley D. Rood, su- perintendent of the School of Horti- culture, Jlartford, Conn., shows a growing interest in the work, and broadening of opportunities. The Lord & Burnham galvanized eave plate, which has been advertised in HORTICULTURE, has evidently found many very appreciative friends among greenhouse men. Robert Craw- ford, Jr., of Philadelphia, is one rf them and is especially enthusiastic over the way in which it cares for the drip and prevents rotting of the wood work. A Bill is before the Legislature of •Oregon providing for the appropriation of $5,000 for the importation of birds that are considered destructive to the various insect pests of the orchards. George Walnwright, for fifty years a ■well-known florist and nurseryman of Trenton, N. J., is to retire from busi- ness: his greenhouses will be demol- ished and the land converted into building lots. Charles Henlock, superintendent of Propagating Gardens, Washington, D. C, is conducting an experiment with virgin mushroom spawn, which points not only to his success, but to the sub- sequent dissemination of valuable in- formation to the trade. The point at issue is to lessen the labor and com- plications attendant upon this indus- try, and thus increase the profits. AN OLD-TIME FLORIST. William Christie, formerly gardener to Mrs. Mary J. Goddard of Newton, Mass., and later in the retail florists' business at Woodlawn, has offered his place for sale. Mr. Christie belongs to the class of "old country" men who, like the sub- ject of Mr. Anderson's article in last week's issue of this paper, constitute such an essential element in the de- velopment of horticulture in New Eng- land. A life member of the Massachu- setts Horticultural Society, a con- stant exhibitor in the old days, his memory a perfect storehouse of remin- iscences of people, events and inci- dents connected with this branch of activity, show how closely his lite has been interwoven with the culture of trees, plants and flowers. Mr. Christie has had a successful business at Woodlawn but desires to pass the remainder of his days in a small place, not far from Boston, where a few sashes, some poultry and a garden are the only care. G. H. HIGGINS. A default has been declared in the Central District Court at Worcester, Mass., against Miss Gertrude Lamson, known on the stage as Nance O'Neil, in the suit of C, R. Fish of Worcester, for payment for plants and flowers amounting to nearly $250. A boiler at the greenhouse of Theo- dore Dellert, Great Barrington, Mass., BUSINESS EMBARRASSMENTS. The Shady Hill Nursery Company, a corporation capitalized for $100,000, which was organized in 1892 and which has operated large nurseries at Bed- ford, Mass., made an assignment for the benefit of creditors. The assignees are Heber B. Clewley, who for about a year has been manager of the nur- series, and Joseph Sargent, Jr., of 50 Congress street, Boston, an attorney. Until about a year ago E. L. Beard was manager of the corporation. The oflices are at 155 Milk street. OBITUARY. Mrs. Kurtzwell, mother of Mathias Kurtzwell, one of the proprietors of the Iowa Seed Co., has just passed away at the age of 78. She leaves a husband and one son. Among the victims of the Larch- mont were the wife of George A. Jansen, proprietor of the Park Green- houses, South Providence, R. I., and their daughter, Mrs. H. V. De Thest- rup. Mr. De Thestrup was recently appointed head gardener at the agri- cultural experiment station at Bur- lington, Vt. February 23, 1907 HORTICULTURE i$T rSOUTHERN WILD SMILAXl A^BEaVEN, Evergreen, Ala. | I We are booking orders now for future delivery for Fancy Holiy C and Beaven's Fadeless Sheet iVIoss. Write for Sam/iles. ^' Ever Ready Flower Pot Cover Iboston florist leher co. I A novel and handy pot cover called the "Ever Ready." It Is made of cardboard to fit any size flower pot, and is covered with Waterproof crepe paper, tied with silk til»r<' jlbbon at top and bottom. Can be had in six colors: Green, white, pink, red, blue and yellow. SHOiriiVG I r ft/ FLAT I Manufacturers of FLORISTS' LETTERS AND X At URAL SHAFE Send 15 cents in stamps and we will mail yon sample cover. Also our new price list and circular. EVER READY FLOWER POT COVER COiVIPANY 309 Mortimer St , - Buffalo, N. Y. HAVE YOU A SURPLUS of any kind of stock? Make it a surplus OF CASH by advertising it in HORTICULTURE. mniiam fi. Donoboe FLORAL DECORATOR Speci&I Attention to Theatre and Steamer Orders and reliable deliveries guaranteed 2 West 29th Street, New York Tel. 3034 and 3035 Madison Sq. Send orders for flowers for delivery in BOSTON and all NEW ENGLAND POINTS to THOS. F. CALVIN 124 Tremont St.. Boston The Park Floral Co. J. A. VALENTINE ^ Pres. This wooden box nicely stained and Tarnished, 18x30x13, made in two sec- tions, one for each size letter, given away with first order of 600 letters Block Letters, ij^ or 2 inch size per 100, $2. Script Letters, 3. Fastener with each letter or word. Used by leading florists everywhere and lor sale by all wholesale florists and supply dealers N. f . McCARTMY, Manager 66 Pearl Street, BOSTON, MASS. JOHN BREITMEYER'S ^=SONS; Cor. Miami and Qratiot Aves. DETROIT, MICH. Artistic Designs . . . Higli Grade Gut Blooms We cover all Michigan points and good sectiont of Ohio, Indiana and Canada P.J. HAUSWIRTH Temporarily Located at 13 Congress Street CHICAGO AUDITORIUM ANNEX Tel. Harrison 585 DENVER, COLORADO SAMU£I^ MURRAY Florist Coates House Conservatory 101? BROADWAY, KANSAS CITY, MO Both 'PhoreB 2670 Mafn FRED C. WEBER FLORIST OLIVE STREET ol. LUUlo, I'lUf Established 1873 Lone Distance Phone Bell Llndell «7i WILLIAM L. ROCK Flower Co. KANSAS CITY. - MO. will carefully execute orders for Kansas City and any town in Missouri or Kansas. You'll find something worth reading on every page of this paper. Florists Out of Town- Taking orders for delivery In New York City or Vicinity can have them filled In best manner and specially delivered by .... . Thomas Young, Jr. 41 W. 28th Street, New York ALEX. McCONNELL 5JI Fifth Ave.. New York City Telegraphic orders forwarded to any part of the United States, Canada, and an principal cities of Barope. Orders transferred or entrusted by the trade to our selection for delivery on steaB- shlps or elsewhere recelra special attention. Telephone Calls, 340 and 341 38th St. Cable Address, ALEXCORRELL YOUNG & NUGENT 42 West 28 St., NEW YORK '•FLOWERS BY TELEGRAPH" WASHINGTON,. D. C. CLDE BROSCO FLORISTS GUDE'5 Geo. H. Cooke FLORIST Connecticut Avenue and L Street. WASHINaXON. D. C. William J. Smyth FLORIST Cor. MlcMgan Ave. and 3lst St., CHICAGO We ship to all points in Illinois and Iowa. Phones : Douglas 744, Douglas 523, Douglas 740 E "^ le E> S Flowers or Design Work DELIVERED IN ALBANY AND VICINITY OM TELEGRAPHIC ORDER. 11 NORTH PEARL ST.. ALBANY, H.Y. Theodore lYIiller FLORIST Long Distance PIio . p^ le o :ivi E> jv a^ Successor to Wm. Ghormley Wholesale Commission Florist CHOICE CUT FLOWERS 57 West 28th St. New York. Special Attention to Shipping Orders Telephones: laoo, aioi, Madison Square Write for Current Prices WHOLESALE COMMISSION FLORIST Open 6 a. m. Daily J.K.ALLEN 106 W. 28 St., NEW YORK TELEPHONE 167 MADISON SQ. All Grades of Flowers for All Grades of Buyers NEW YORK QUOTATIONS PER 100-TO DEALERS ONLY Ro«es Am. Beauty, fan and 5p " extra " No. I ** Lower grades Bride, 'Maid. Golden Gate, fan & sp '* " " " No. i&Ex. " " " " low.graiks Liberty, Richmond, fancy & special ** '* lower grades . - Chatenay, Morgan, fancy and spec. " " lower grades . . Killaraey, Wellesley, fan. and spec. *' ** lowergrades* Cflrnatlons, Fancy Last Half of Week «n(Mng Feb. 16 1907 50.00 to 75.00 25.00 to 40.00 15.00 to 20.00 3.00 to 8.00 10.00 to 15.00 5.00 to 8.00 3.00 to 4.00 15.00 to 3S.OO 3.00 to 10.00 8.00 to 12.00 1 00 to 5-0O 8.00 to 12.00 3.00 to 5.00 3.00 to 6.00 First Half of Weelt beginning Feb. 18 1907 40.00 to 20.00 to 15.00 to 2.00 to 10.00 to 5.00 to 2.00 to 15.00 to 3.00 to 10.00 to 2.00 to 10.00 to 2. CO to 3.00 to 75-«o 25.00 20.00 8.00 15.00 8.00 4.00 30,00 10,00 15.00 6.00 15.00 6.00 6.00 Carnations, Ordinary Violets, double " single Paper White Nar., Roman Hy... Tuips. Daffodils Cattleyas Lilies, Callas Free«ia Qardenlaa Lily of ttie Valley niKnonettc Adiantum Smilax Asparagus Plumosus, strings *' " & Sprengeri, bunches Last Half of Week ending Feb. 16 1907 1.50 to .50 to .30 tu to 2. 00 to 25.00 to 10.00 to 1. 00 First Half of Wee«r beginning Feb. 18 1907 to to I. CO to 3.00 to .50 to 12.00 to 25.00 to 15.00 to •75 .60 2, CO j 5.00 40.00 15.00 3 00 25.00 3.00 12.00 1 .00 16. oc 35-oc 35.00 1.00 to .40 to .30 to 1. 00 to 1,00 to 20.00 to 10.00 to 1 .00 to 20.00 to 1. 00 to 2.00 to .75 to 12.00 to ao.oo to 1 5 .00 to -75 .60 1.00 4.00 40.00 12.00 2.00 30 00 3.00 12.00 i'5 20.00 30.00 25.00 ORCHIDS AT ALL SEASONS WM. STUART ALLEN CO. Commission Mercliants in Cut Flowers 53 WEST 28TH STREET, NEW YORK Telephone 35ti Madibou Square Edward C. Horan Wholesale Florist 55 WEST 28th ST. M. lill itudisoo &1. New York TRAENDLY A S CHENG K WHOLESALE FLORISTS Famish best stock at fair prices all the year round Send for qnetations on fall order! Tel. 798.799 Madison Sq. 44 Wcst 28th Street, Ncw York CIt) Alexander J. Guttman THE WHOLESALE FLORIST OF NEW YORK 43 WEST 28tH STREET PHONES. IC04— 1669 MADISON .SQUARE. ENOUGH SAID In writing to Advertisers kindly mention Horticulture February 23, 1907 HORTICULTURE 241 EXTRft FINE FANCY and DAGGER FERNS $1.75 per looo UNT ON LARGER OROERS LEUCOTHOE SPRAYS, $1.00 per 100, $2 Vill make price right all through season. BOXWOOn 20i Michigan Cut Flower Excliange DISCOUNT ON LARGER ORDERS GREEN GALAX, $1.25 per 1000 LEUCOTHOE SPRAYS, $1.00 per 100, $7.50 per 1000 Let us have your standlnfc order for Fern. Will make price r'ght all through season. BOXW 00r> 20c lb. , 50 lbs. $8.50 '•■"-°rH:!,s™^'™- Michigan Cut Flower Excliange "ir.^f" bend for Our Weekly Price List on Cut Flower? The Reliable Commission House Richmond Roses and Rich Flowers of all varieties JOS. S. FENRICH 1 10 W. 28th Street, New York Tel. 324-325 Madison Square KBtabllBhed BUY FROM jtyi f-J 1891 SHIP TO iy\r\ TRY ■»^'*"-< ALFRED H. LANGJAHR All Choice Cut Flowers In Season 55 West 28th St, New York retephone 3924 Madison Square. J, B. Murdoch & Go. Wholesale Florists FLORISTS' SUPPLIES 545 Liberty St., PITTSBURG, PA. Long Distance Phone 1435 Court. REED (SL KELLER 122 West 2Sth St.. New York Florists' Supplies We manufacture all our letal Designs, Baskets.Wire Work & Novelties and are dealers in Glassware Decorative Greens and florists* Requisites. PLANTS, PALMS and FERMS can be furnished at any time and in any quantity by CHAS. W. EBERMAN 53 West 30th St. - NEW YORK Wholesale Dealer BOXES BOXES boxes! LIGHT WOOD GUT FLOWER BOXES | Sizes in Stock per 100 3 X 4 X 80 «4.00 3 X 5 X 44 4.50 S X 7 X 21 4.50 6 X ex 24 6. 80 4 X 12 X 24 9.00 6 X 12 X 24 10.50 6 X 13 X 30 12. 50 5 X 12 X 36 14.00 6 X 12 X 36 15 00 6 X 15 X 42 20.00 (> X IS X 48 23.00 Write for samples and prices in car load lots. 6ETM0RE BOX FACTORY, Incorporated, BELLEVILLE, ALA. Best Flowers in the GALAX LEAVES New crop; fresli from the patch, prices as follows: Bronze and (ireen Galax Leaves. $0,511 per 1000 Fancy and Dagger Ferns 1 00 per 1000 Qreen Leucothoe Sprays 2.50 per 1000 Bronze •• ■• 5 00 per 1000 Rliododendron Sprays 3 on per 1000 Ka'mia or Mountain Laurel 3.00 per 1000 Also Rhododendron Plants which will grow, 10 to 15 inches, lOG. each; 20 to 25 inches, 15o.: 30 to 10 inches, 25o ; 60 to 60 inches, 40c. Dis- counts on larse orders. Fourteen years' ex- perience enahles me to guarantee perfect satisfaction 250customersnowin II.S. Send cash with first order. J. N. PRITCHARD, Elk Park, N. C. In ordering goods please add "I saw it in HORTICULTURE." Boston Market N. F. MCCARTHY & CO. 84 HAWLEY STREET BOSTON, MASS. SEND FOR PRICES Headquarters in Western New Yorl( FOR ROSES, CARNATIONS And all kindsof Seasonable Flowers WM. F. KASTING Wholesale Commission Florist, also Dealer In Florists' Supplies and Wire Designs. 383-87 ELLICOTT ST. BUFFALO, N. Y. Give us a trial. We can please you. NEW CROP BRONZE AND QREEN GALAX $1.00 per lOflO, Case of 10.000, »7.50. Write for prices on case lots, WE HAVE VERY FINE CUT BOX WOOD. DAGGER AND FANCY F£RNS. $1.50 per 1000. Best Southern Smilax, $3i50 a° 1 00 15.00 40.00 25.00 1.00 1.00 3.00 I 3.00 4.00 ' 4.00 5 >.oo 15,00 20.00 ' 4.00 I 35 00 I 4.00 10 00 1. 00 15-50 50.00 I 50.00 15.00 1.50 20.00 ! 30.00 to 40.00 3.00 2.50 5-00 2.00 3.00 3.0a ■ 50 12.00 40.00 25.00 to . to to to to 1.00 .75 ■75 30 3. CO 2.00 3.00 2.00 40.00 20.00 15 00 4.00 ■•.so 2 5. 00 4.00 5.C0 3.00 1. 00 1.00 15.00 12.50 50 00 30.00 30.00 30.00 15.00 10.00 6.0c 15.00 10 00 15.00 8.00 15.00 8.00 4.00 3.00 1. 00 .40 3.00 3.00 50.00 18.00 3.00 50.CO 4.00 6.00 1.30 15 00 50.00 50.00 WINSOR CARNATION BLOOIVIS Grown by tKe F. R. Pierson Company SOLD EXCLUSIVELY BY NEW YORK CUT FLOWER CO. 55-5r WEST 26 STREET, NEW YORK J. A. MILLANG, Manager GEO. A. SUTHERLAND CO. CUT FLOWERS Florists' Supplies and Letters 34 HAWLEY STREET - BOSTON In ordering goods please add "I saw It in HORTICULTURE." The KERVAN 80. 20 WEST 27tli ST., N. Y. WHOLESALE DEALERS Fresh cut Palmetto & Cycas Palm Leaves, Galax, Leu- cothoe, Ferns and Mosses. All Decorating Evergreen 2i2 HORTICULTURE February 23, 190T Buyer's Directory and Ready Reference Guide Advertisements under this head, one cent a word, Initials count as words. Regular advertisers in this issue are also listed under this classification without charge. Reference to List of Ad- vertisers will indicate the respective pages. Buyers failing to find what they want in this list will confer a favor by writing us and we will try to put them in communication with reliable dealers. ACCOUNTANT R. J. Dysart, 28 State St., Boston. For page sue List of Advertisers. ADIANTUMS Adiantum Hvbridum, flue young plants. 15 for $1. mailed; $3 per lOO. Originator's stock. C'ertlllcnte of Merit S. A. P., '05. A. Ley & Bro., Langdon, D. C. AGEKATTJMS Ageratum Little Blue Star, a new true dwarf, R. C. and 2 1-4 in., per 100, 73c and .$2.00. Mosbaek Greenliouse Co., Onarga, lU; AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENTS ahos. J. Grey & Co., 32 S. Market St., Boston. For page see Listj>f Advertisers. Joseph Breck & Sons, 51 and 52 N. Market St., Bo.-ston. For page see List of Advertisers. ALTERNANTHERAS Alternantheras. in the best four varieties. Can supply in 100 and 10,000 lots. Mos- baek Greenhouse Co., Onarga, III. ARAUCARIAS Godfrey Aschmanii, 1012 Ontario St., Philadelphia. For page see List of Advertisers. A. Leut'hy & Co., RosliiiUale, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. ARTIFICIAL CARNATION CALYX Maxfield & Dimond, Warren, K. L P. O. Box 30-J-D. For page see List of Advertisers. ASPARAGUS Albert M Herr, Lam aster. Pa. Asparagus Robustus. For page see List of Advertisers. Asparagus plumosus nanus and Sprengeri, 2 l-'2-in., .|2.50 100. Carl Hagenburger, West Mentor, Ohio. Asparagus plumosus, 2-in., $,'^.00: 3-in.. $6.00; 4-in.. .1;12.00 100. Witlbold Co., 165i Buckingham Pi., Chicago. Asparagus Plumosa, 2 in. pots. Fine plar;ts. $2.30 per 100, $2Q.OO per lOiXi. Cash with order or good reference. Erie Floral Co.. Erie, Pa., or Wm. F. Kasting, ^r, Ellicott St.. Buffalo. N. Y. Asparagus Crawshawii, a new, beautiful isparagus. Seedlings. $.3.00 per 100: .$25.00 1000; transplanted .seedlings. $5.00 100; $40.00 1000. .Tas. Crawshaw, 403 Plainfleld, Pro^'idence, R. I. ^Aspanigus plumosus, 2 1-4. 3 and 4 In.. $3.00. $6.00 and .$9.00 per KW. Asparagus Sprengeri, 2 1-4. 3 and 4 in.. $2.00, .$4.00 and $8.00. Special prices on 1000 lots. Mosbaek Greenhouse Co., Onar- ga. 111. ASPARAGUS SEED S. S. Pennock-Meehan Co.. Philadelphia. For page see List of Advertisers. Johnson Seed Co., Philadelphia. For page see I^ist of Advertisers. BAMBOO CANES R. M. Ward & Co., 12 W. Broadway, N. Y. Seitaro Aral, Yokohama. Japan. For page see List of Advertisers. BAUR CARNATION CLIP AND PLIERS Baur Floral Co., IS W. loth St., Erie, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. BEGONIAS H. F. Michell Co., Philadelphia. BULBS AND TUBERS Jo.seph Breck & Sons, 47-54 N. Market St., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. J. M. Thornburn & Co., 33 Barclay St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. A. T. Boddington, 342 W. 14tlFstTr N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Rlckards^Brosrr37~East~19th St.," New York. For page see List of Advertisers. H. F. Michell Co., Philadelphia^ For page see List of Advertisers. Johnson Seed Co., 217 MarkeTs tTT^hlla. For page see List of Advertisers. John Scheepers & Co., 2-6 01d~~SlIpr~N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Bulbs. Cannas, Dahlias, Gladioli, Oxalls, Madeira and Cinnamon vines. Iris, Peonies. Finest stock. C. Betscher, Canal Dover, Ohio. CALLAS Baby Callas, 3 in., $3.00 per 100. P. A. Baker, Media, Pa. CANNAS The Conard & Jones Co., West Grove, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers^ Cannas, Very fine list. Send list of needs. C. Belscher, Canal Dover, Ohio. Cannas, Pennsylvania, $2.00; Niagara, Buttercup, $5.00 per 100. P. A. Baker, Media, Pa. 50,000 Cannas, fine, $10 to $15 per 1000. Best sorts. Write Benj. Connell, West Grove, Pa. Cannas, 150.000 in the 50 best varieties. Descriptive list now ready. Mosbaek Green- house Co., Onarga. lib Cannas. enormous stock, 30 Standard Sorts. Bargain prices until Catalogue Is Issued. Send for list. Nathan Smith & Son. Adrian, Mich. Cannas. 500,000 plump, sound roots, no culls, true to name. 2 to 3 eyes and more, all the leading kinds. .$7.50 per 1000, and upwards. Write for list and price before you buy elsewhere. Ask for list of Dahlias. Shellroad Greenhouses, Grange, Baltimore, Md. Canna.s. Good bulbs, 2 or 3 eyes, Aus- tria. Rohusta, Augusta Ferrier, King Ed- ward. Victor Hugo. Morning Star. Paul Marquant, Pennsylvania, Robert Christie, Admiral Courhet. Mile. Berat. Flamingo, Partenope, $2.00 per 100. Started roots from sand after March 1, $2.50 per 100. Est. of David Fisher, Woburn. Mass. CARNATIONS The H. Weber & Sons Co.. Oakland, Md. Carnation Mabelle. For page see List of Advertisers. ~S. S. Skldelsky, 824T>J~24th St.,~PhIIa. Rose Pink Enchantress. For page see List of Advertisers. Chicago Carnation Co.. Jollet, 111. Carnations Aristocrat. White Perfection and Red Riding Hood. For page see List of Advertisers. The Fr R. Pierson Co., Tarrytown-on- Hndson. N. Y. Carnations, Winsor. White Enchantress, Helen M. Gould. For page see List of Advertisers^ J. W. Howard, Somerville. Mass. Carnation Debutante. For page see List of Advertisers. CARNATIONS— Continued. A. J. Guttman, 43 W. 28th St., New York. John E. Haines, Bethlehem, Pa. Carnation Imperial and Pink Imperial. For page see List of Advertisers. F. Dorner & Sons Co., Lafayette, Ind. For page see List of Advertisers. Guttnian & Weber, 43 W. 28th St., N. Y. Carnation Victory. For page see List of Advertisers. H. A. Stevens Co.. Dedham, Mass. Rooted Cuttings. For page see List of Advertisers. A. W. Williams, Highland, N. Y. Peter Fisher. Ellis, Mass. Cottage Gardens Co.. Queens, N. Y. Carnation Beacon. For page see List of Advertisers. N. Y. Cut Flower Co., 55-57 W. 26th St., New York. J. A. Millang, Mgr. Carnation Windsor Blooms. For page see List of Advertisers. S!^ S. Pennock-Meehan Co., Philadelphia. For page see List of Advertisers. Harlowarden Greenhouses, Greenport, N. Y. For page see IJst of Advertisers. Send for list of rooted cuttings of new and leading commercial varieties of carna- tions and chrysanthemums. Wm. Swayne, Kennett Square, Pa. Elbon, a fine red carnation, easy to grow, a money maker. Fine rooted cuttings, $20.00 per 1000, $2.50 per 100. Send for catalogue of 35 other varieties. Locust Street Greenhouses, J. H. A. Hutchinson, Prop., Oxford, Fa. We can furnlnh several thousand un- rooted cuttings of Fair Maid and Queen Louise for immediate delivery at $6.00 and .$5.00 per thousand. Cohanzle Carna- tion Greenhouses, New London, Conn. Healthy rooted carnation cuttings Queen Louise. Hill, Gomez, Norwav, Boston Mar- ket, .$9.00 per 1000. Melody, $5.00 per 100. Red Lawson. $15. (X) per 100. Lawson. Har- lowarden. Mrs. Nelson, $12.iiO per 1000. White Cloud unrooted, $4.00 per 1000. Wm. Ehmann, Corf u, J^.Y. CEDAR BEAN POLES 1 1-2 inch butt. 5 ft. to 7 ft. long, $10.00 per 1000: 2 inch butt, 8 ft. long, $15.00 per 1000; 2 1-2 inch butt. 10 to 12 ft. long, .$22.50 per 1000. H. B. Akers. Chatswortb, N. J. CHRYSANTHEMUMS Eggeling Floral Co., 10.13 S. Grand Ave., St. Louis, Mo. For page see List of Advertisers. ChTrles H. Tott.v7~MadisonrNrT For page see List of Advertisers. Harlowarden Greenhouses, Greenport, New York. For page see List of Advertisers. I I Chrysanthemum.s, Jeanne Nonin, C. Tou- set, Mrs. Brice. Rol d'ltalie. Fred Lemon. Merza. Cobboid, M, Ware, Oct. Sunshine, Beauty of Sussex, $2.00 per 100. Glory Pacific, Kalb, Monrovia. Polly Rose, Al- liance, Mrs. Rotiinson. J. Shrinipton. Bride. Bonnaffcni, llalliday. Duckbnm. Culllng- fordii, Mrs. Chamberlain, Arilne, Ermen- i!da. W. Bonnaffon. Princess, M. Friend, Nellie Pockett, Lincoln, W. Jrnes. G. Wed- ding, Ben Wells. Yellow Eaton, Enguc hard, Mrs. Weeks, .^ppleton, G. Trophy, Florence Teal, A.i Balfour, Intensity, Mme. Perrin, $1.50 ptr 100: $12.50 per 1000. Wm. Ehmann, Corfu, N. Y. CLEMATIS Clematis Panlculata. Strong field-grown plants. $15.00 per 100: strongest. $30 per 300. Quotations on larger quantities. Est. David Fisher, Woburn. Mass. For List of Advertisers See Page 246 February 23, 1907 HORTICULTURE 243 CONIFERS John Waterer & Sons, Ltd., American Nursery, Bagshot, Eng. For page see List of Advertisers. CUT ITLOWER BOXES. Folding cut flower boxes, tie best made. Write for list. Holtou; & Hunliel Co., Mil- waukee, Wis. Welch Bros.. 226 Devonshire St.. Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. Edwards Folding Box Co., Philadelphia. For page see List of Advertisers. Getmore Box Factory, Inc., Belleville, Ala. Light Wood Boxes. For page see List of Advertisers. DAHLIAS David Herbert & Son, Atcn, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. J. K. Alexander, E. Bridgewater, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. Harlowarden Greenhouses, Greenport, New York. For page see List of Advertisers. DAISIES Leedham Bulb Co.. Santa Cruz, Cai. Shasta Daisies. For page see List of Advertisers. Alexandra Dnisies. 2 in. P. A. Baker, Media, Pa. 1.50 per 100. Daisy Queen Alexandra; nice 2 and 2 1-2 Inch pot plants. A new semi-double whUe flowering rnrietv. Handsome pot plants for spring trade. .$2..iO and ,$.'3.00 per 100; cash. Theo. F. Beckert, Coraopolis, Pa. DECORATIVE PLANTS A. Leutny & Co.. Roslindale. Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. .Tubus Roehrs, Rutherford. N. .T. For page see List of Adyertisers._ Pandanus Veitchii. rooted cuttings. $12 00 per 100. Henry S. Pennock, Neptune, Fla. DRACAENAS Dracaena teri.iinali.s from bench, fine. $25.00 UiO. Carl Hagenburger. West Men- tor. Ohio. EASTER FLO'WERING PLANTS A. Srhultheis. College Point, N. Y. For page see IJst of Advertisers. FERNS A. Lenthy & Co.. Roslindale. Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. H. H. Barrows & Son. Whitman, Mass. Nephrolepis Whitmani. For page see Last of Advertisers. Siebrecht & Son, Rose Hill Nurseries, New Rochelle. N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers, P. R Quinlan. Syracuse. N. Y. Nephrolepis AVhitmanii and Elegantissima. For page see List of Advertisers. FLORAL PHOTOGRAPHS Floral Photographs. Foley's 226-228-1-2 Bowery, New Y'ork. FLORISTS' FERTILIZER Pulverized Manure Co.. 31 TTnion Stock Yards, Chicago. Sheep Manure. Wizard Brand. FLORISTS' LETTERS. Boston Florist Letter Co., S4 Hawley St., Boston. Mass. For page see IJ.st of Advertisers. G. A. Sutherland^o.. 34 Hawley^StT, Boston. Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. FLORISTS SUPPLIES N. F. McCarthy & Co.. 84 Hawley St., Boston. Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. H. M. Robinson & Co., 15 Province St., and 9 Chapman PI., Boston. Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. TheTiorvan Co.. 20 W.~27th St.^N. T. Decorative Evergreens. For page see List of Advertisers. FLORISTS' SUPPLIES— Continued. Reed & Keller, 122 W. 23th St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. .T. B. Murdoch & Co7r545 Liberty StTi Pittsburg, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. J. Stern & Co.. 125 N. T6tirstr~PhIla. For page see List of Advertisers. H. Bayersdorfer & Co., 1129 Arch St., Philadelphia. For page see List of Advertisers. FLORISTS' WAGONS Edward Higgins, 1 W. 2Sth St., N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. FLOWERS BY TELEGRAPH Alex. McConnell. New York. For page see List of Advertisers. i'red C. Weber, 4326-28 Olive St., St. Louis, Mo- For page see List of Advertisers. J. Breitmeyer's Sons, Miami & Gratiot Aves., Detroit, Mich For page see List of Advertisers. Thos. Young, Jr., 41 W. 2Sth St., N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Eyres, 11 N. Pearl St., Albany, N. T. For page see List of Advertisers. George H. Cooke, Washington, U. C. For page see List of Advertisers. Gude Bros. Co., 1214 F St., Washington, D. C. For page see List of Advertisers. Samuel Murray, 1017 Broadway, Kansas Cii"y, M > For page see List of Advertisers. Young & Nugent, 42 W. 28th St.. N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Tiieodore~^IilIer, 4832 "DelmaFRdy^ St. Louis, Mo. For page see List of Advertisers. P. J. Hauswirth (Temporary address) 13 Congress St., Chicago. For page see List of Advertisers- William J. Smyth, Michigan Ave and 31st St., Chicago. For page see List of Advertisers. Wm. H. Rock Flower Co., Kansas City, Mo. For page see List of Advertisers. Park Floral Co.. Denver, Colo. For page see List of Advertisers. Thos. F. Galvin. 124 Tremont St., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. FLOW^ER POTS W. H. Ernest, 2Sth and M Sts., Washington. D. C. For page see List of ,\dvertisers. A. H. Hews & Co., Cambridge, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. Hilfinger BrosTTFtr Edward, N.^Y. For page see List (>f Advertisers. Syracuse Red Pots. Syracuse Pottery Co., Syracuse, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. GALAX H. M. Robinson & Co.. 15 Province St., and 9 Chapman Pi., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. Michigan Cut Flower CoTT 38 & 40 Broad- way, Detroit, Mich. For page see IJst of Advertisers. Caldwell the Woodsman Decorating Co., Evergreen. Ala. For page see Lis't of Advertisers. J. N. Pritchard. Elk Park. N. C. For page see List of Advertisers. Bronze and green galax. C. E. Crltehell, 36 E. 3rd St.. Cincinnati, O. Galax leaves, leucothoe sprays, dagger and fancy ferns, green and bronze. Write F. W. Richards & Co.. Banner Elk. N. C. GERANIUMS R. Vincent. Jr.. & Son, White Marsh, MB. For page see List of Advertisers. GL ADIOLI Arthur Cowcc. Jleadowvale Farm, Berlin, New York. For p.ige see List of .\dvcrtisers. Gladioli. C. Betscher. Canal Dover, O. GLADIOLI— Continued. Gladioli, named varieties. Write for list, E. E. Stewart, Rives Junction, Mich. Gladioli, named varieties. Write for list. E. E. Stewart, Rives Junction, Mich. Gladiolus Augusta~lst size, $12.00; 2nd size, $8.00 1000. Cash. Rowehi & Granz, Hicksville, N. Y. Gladioli, ail sizes. Stock direct from Groff. Nothing better, $1.00 to $5.00 per 1000. P. O. Coblcntz, New Madison, Ohio. Groff's hybrids, good blooming size, $8.00; small blooming size, $5.00 per 1000. Balb- lets $2.00 per peck, $5.00 per bushel. E. R. Macomber, 20 Leonard St., Portland, Me. Gladioli, Groff's hybrid, choice mixture. No. 1, $8,00 per 1000; No. 2, $6.00; No. 3, $3.00; No. 4, $1.50. The latter will general- ly bloom. Gladioli in thirty named varie- ties. See price list. The E. Y. Teas Co., Ceuterville, Ind. GLASS Boston Plate & Window Glass Co., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. Peerless Glass Repair Clamp; yon need them— 100 for $1.00. A. Klokner, Wanwa- tosa. Wis. GLAZING POINT H. A. Dreer, Philadelphia, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. GREENHOUSE BUILDING MATE- RIAL. Lord & Burnham Co., 1133 Broadway, New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Pierson U-Bar Co., 1 Madison Sq., N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Hitchiugs & CoTTIlliO Broadway, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. A. T. Stearns Lumber Co., Neponset, Boston. For pase see List of Advertisers. King Construction Co.. N. Tonawanda, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. J. C. Moniuger Co., 117 East Blackhawk St., Chicago, III. For page see List of Advertisers. Weathered Co., Box 789. New Yorfel For page see List of Advertisers. Foley Mfg. Co., 471 W. 22nd St., Chicago. Theodore Miller, 4832 Delmar Brd., GREENHOUSE HOSE Mineralized Rubber Co., 18 Cliff St., N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. HARDY FERNS AND SUPPLIES H. M. Robinson & Co., 15 Province St., and 9 Chapman Pi., Boston, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. The Kervan Co., 20 W. 27th St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Michigan Cut Flower CoTTsS & 40 Broad- way, Detroit, Mich., Wm. Diiger, Mgr. Fancy Ferns. For page see List of Advertisers. E. A. P.eaven, Evergreen, Ala. Fadeless Sheet Moss. For page see List of .Advertisers. Hardy cut ferns, dale. Mass. L. B. Brague, Hlns- Fancy Ferns, green sheet moss; leucothoe sprays, etc. C. E. Crltehell, 36 E. 3rd- St.. Cincinnati, O. HARDY PERENNIALS M. II. Walsh. Woods Hole, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. I'erennial plants, 50 000 field and pot- grown. Descriptive list now ready. Mos- bark Greenhouse Co., Onarga. 111. HEATING APPARATUS Loi'd & Burnham Co., 11S3 Broadway. New Y'ork. For page see List of Advertisers. Pierson U-Bar Co., 1 Madison Sq., N. Y. For page see List of Adve.'";i>--s. HItchings & Co.. 1170~Broadway, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. "Kroeschell Bros.. 35 Erie St.. Chicago! For page see List of Advertisers. In writing to Advertisers Jcindly mention Horticulture 244 HORTICULTURE February 23, 1907 HORICUM Hammond's P. & S. S. Works, FlshklU-on- Hudson, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. HOT-BED SASH The A. T. Stearns Lumber Co., Nepoaset, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. Hitehin"gs~ &~CoI^1170 Broadway, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers- Lord & Burjiliam Co., 1133 Broadway, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. JAPAN BULBS E. M. Ward & Co.. 12 W. Broadway, N. Y. Seitaro Arai. Yokoliama, Japan. For page see List of Advertisers. JAPAN LILIES H. H. Berger & Co., 47 Barclay St., N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. KENTIAS Godfrey Ascbmanu, 1012 Ontario St.. Phlla. For page see List of Advertisers^ A. Leuthy & Co., Roslindale, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. LAWN MOWER Clipper Lawn Mower Co., Dixon, 111. For page see List of Advertisers. LEADING RETAIL FLORISTS Alex. McCouuell, New York. For page see List of Advertisers^ Thomas Young, Jr., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. •Fred C. Weber, 432*5 Olive St., St. Louis, Mo. For page Fee List of Advertisers. J. Breitmeyer's Sons, Detroit, Mich. For page see List of Advertisers George H. Cooke, Washington, D. C. For page see List of Advertisers Samuel Murray, 1017 Broadway, Kansas City, Mo. For page see List of Advertisers. Gude Bros. Co., 1214 F St., ^ Washington, D. C. For page see List of Advertisers. Eyres, 11 N. Pearl St.. Albany. N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Young & Nugent, 42 W. 28th St., N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Mills, the Florist, Jacksonville, Fla. Telegraph cr mail orders promptly ttlled. Long distance telephone connections. Theodore Miller, 4832 Delmar Bvd., St. lK)uls, Mo. For page see List of Advertisers. P. J. Haiiswirth (temporary address) 13 Congress St., Chicago. For page see List of Advertisers. William J. Smyth, Michigan Ave. and 31st St., Chicago. For page see List of Advertisers. Wm. H. Rock Flower Co., Kansas City, Mo. For page see List of Advertisers. Park Floral Co., Denver, Colo. For page see List of Advertisers^ Thos. F. Galvin, 124 Tremont St., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. NICO-FUME ■Ky. Tobacco Product Co., Louisville, Ky. NURSERY STOCK John Waterer & Sons. Ltd., American Nursery, Bagshot, England. For page see List of Advertisers. Cottage Gardens Co., Queens, N. Y. Specimen Nursery Stock. For page see List of Advertisers. John Scheepers & Co., 20 Old Slip, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. The Conard & Jones Co., West Grove, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. P. W. Kelsey, 150 Broadway, New York. For page see List of Advertisers. "Elizabeth Nursery Co., Elizabeth. N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. NURSERY STOCK — Continued. To clear the land for other stock. 3000 Willow, Laurel Leaved and Golden, 4 to 6 ft., $9.00 per 100; 6 to 8 ft., $14.00 per 100. 400O White Pine, S to 14 in., transplanted, $6.00 per 100; 6 to 10 in., seedlings, $3.50 per 100. 2000 Hemlock, 4 to 6 ft., trans- planted, $70,00 per 100; 6 to 10 in., seed- lings, $3.50 per 100. Fine, clean stock. The Pierce Nursery, Beverly Farms, Mass. Edward Bellamy althaea, best double pure white in cultivation, 2 to 3 ft., $5.00 per 100. Calvcanthus (sweet shrub), 1 1-2 to 2 ft., transplanted, $5.00 per 100. Wistaria magnifica, 3 years transplanted, $3.00 per 100; $23.00- per 1000. Sugar maple seedlings, very fine, 1 to 1 1-2 ft., $8.00 per 1000; 6 to 12 inches, $5.00 per 1000. The B. Y. Teas Co., Cen- terville. Ind. ORCHID PLANTS Lager & Hurreli, Summit, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. Sander, St. Albans, England. Importers, Exporters, Growers, Hybridists. For page see List of Advertisers. Julius Koehrs Co., Kutherford, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. Carrlllo &~Baldwin, Secaucus, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. A. Held, 11-19 William St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Seibrecht & Son, Rose Hill Nurseries, New Rochelle, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. PALMS A. Leuthy & Co., Roslindale, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. Seibrecht & Son, Hose Hill Nurseries, New Rochelle, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. PANSIES Pansy plants; strong transplanted $4.00 and $10 per 1000. F. A. Bailer, Bloom- ington. 111. PATENTS Slggers & Siggers, Washington, D. C. For page see List of Advertisers. PEONIES Cottage Gardens Co., Queens. N. Y. Peonies, fine assorted, $10.00 per 100. F. A. Bailer, Bloomiugton, 111. Peonies. 1200 sorts. Greatest list any- where. C. Betscher, Canal Dover, Ohio. Wholesale grower of peonies. List of 100 varieties. J. F. Rosenfield. West Point, Neb. Choice mixed single and double seedlings from our noted collections of over three hundred varieties, strong undivided clumps, $0.00 per 100. Mt. Desert Nurseries. Bar Harbor, Me. PHILADELPHUS Syringa graudiflora, 3 years, strong. $15.00 per 100. John Stamm, Hutchinson, Kan. PHLOXES Twenty choice named varieties, strong field grown plants, $4.00 per 100; $30.00 per 1000. Mt. Desert Nurseries, Bar Harbor, Me. Hardy phlox, best assortment, standa'*! varieties, 2-year, field clumps. $3.00 per 100; $25.00 per 1000. John Stamm. Hutch- inson, Kan. POT HANGERS Pot hangers, Kramer's $1 doz. by exp., $1.25 by mall. I. N. Kramer & Son, Cedar Rapids, la. PLANT BED CLOTH Mineralized Rubber Co., 18 Cliff St., N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. PRIVET 10.000 California Privet 1-year, well root- ed. $1.25 per 100; $10.00 per 1,000. Ad- dress W. F. Allen, Salisbury, Md. PRUNING SHEARS Rhodes Mfg. Co., Grand Rapids, Mich. RHODODENDRONS John Waterer & Sons, Ltd., American Nursery, Bagshot, Eng. For page see List of Advertlaers. ~ ROSES M. H. Walsh, Woods Hole, Mass. Hardy Roses, H. T. Roses and Ramblers. For page see List of Advertisers. Bassett & Washburn, Hinsdale, 111. Rooted Cuttings of Kaiserln. Pres. Carnot, La Detroit. For page see List of Advertisers. Paul XicliofE, Lehighton, Pa. Rose Aurora. For page see List of Advertisers. Robert Scott & Son, Sharon Hill, Del. Co., Pa. Grafted Roses. For page see List of Advertisers. The Conard & Jones Co., West Grove, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. Bay State Nurseries. No. Abington, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. S. S. Pennock-Meehan Co., Philadelphia. For page see List of Advertisers. A. N. Plerson, Cromwell. Conn. Grafted Roses, Own-Root Beauties. For page see List of Advertisers. Baby Rambler roses, fine dormant stock, one year. $12 per 100, 2 1-4-ln. pot plants, extra well rooted, $4 per 100. $30 per M. Orders booked for delivery now or any time up to late spring. Samples free. Brown Brothers Company, Rochester, N. Y. SEEDS T. J. Grey & Co.. 32 So. Market St., Boston. Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. Joseph Breck & Sons 51 and 52 N. Market St., Bo.stou, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. W. Atlee Burpee & Co., Philadelphia. For page see List of Advertisers. J. M. Thorburn & Co., 33 Barclay St., N. T. For page see List of Advertisers. Henry A. Dreer. Philadelphia. New Orchid-Flowering Sweet Peas. For page see List of Advertisers. A. T. Boddington, 342 W. 14tir~St., N. Y. For page see List of Adv ert Isers. H. F. Mlchell Co.. 1017 Markef^St, Fhlla. For page see List of Advertisers. James Viok's Sons, Rochester, N. Y. Aster Seed. For page see List of Advertisers. W. W. Rawson & Co., 5 Union St., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. Hjalmar Hartmann & Co.. 12 Stormgade. Copenhagen. Denmark. Cauliflower and Cabbage Seed. For page see List of Advertisers. Rlckards Bros., 37 E. 19th St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Johnson Seed Co., 217 Market St., Phlla. For page see List of Advertisers. R. & J. Farquhar & Co., 6-7^^. Market St., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. Watkins & Simpson. 12 Tavistock St., TiOndon, Eng. Sweet Pea Novelties. For page see List of Advertisers. Wm. Elliott & Sons, 201 Fnlton St., N. Y. Begonia Vernon. For page see List of Advertisers. I sell only reliable flower seeds. Ask for wholesale catalogue. O. V. Zangen, Hoboken. N. J. Conrad Appel, Darmstadt, Germany, Es- tab. 1789. High Grade Grass. Clover, and Tree Seeds. Aster Seeds, home-grown, strictly pure. Prices right. Nathan Smith & Son. Adrian, Mich. SHAMROCKS Genuine Irish Shamrock (original plant came from cemetery nt Dnwnpatrlck In Ire- land) now readv, 2 1-2-in., $4.00 per 100; $35.00 per 1000; 250 at 1000 rate; 15c. each; 60c. doz. by mall. Cash. J. D. Harcourt's Sons, Wapplngers Falls, N. Y. For List of Advertisers See Page 246 February 23, 1907 SHEEP MANURE Pulverized Manure Co.. 31 Union Stocli Yards, Chicago. Wizard Brand. K. & J. Farquhar & Co.. 6 and 7 So. Mar- ket St., Boston. Pulverized Sheep Manure. For page see List of Advertisers. SHEET MOSS E. A. Heaven, Evergreen, Ala. For page see List of Advertisers. SMALI4 FRUIT PliANTS Dewberry plants, Lucretia and Austin. $5.00 per 1000, $20.00 per oOiX); Premo, 56.00 per 1000, $25.00 per 5000. Turner red rasp- berry plants, $6.00 per 1000, $25.00 per 5000. W. F. Allen, Salisbury, Md SMILAX Smllax seedlings, fall-sown, $3.00 per 1000. F. A. Bailer, Bloomington, 111. SPHAGNUM MOSS Live Sphagnum moss, orchid peat and orchid baskets always on hand. Lager & Hurrell. Summit. N. J. SPIREA Wm. Elliott & Sons. 201 Fulton St.. N. Y. Splrea Gladstone. STEAM TRAP E. Hippard, Youngstown, O. STOCKS Stocks. Snowflake,, of Dwarf Bouquet, Benary's strain, 90 per cent, double, white, blue, red. each separate, for Easter bloom, 2-Inch, $2.00 per 100; $15.00 per 1000; seeds cheap. Cash. Shellroad Greenhouses, Grange, Baltimore. Md. STRAWBERRY PLANTS Stran berry plants, 90 best varieties, stock unexcelled. Ask for prices on what you v;aut. W. F. Allen. Salisbury. Md. TOMATO SEEDS Wm. Sim. Cliftondale, Mass. Comet Tomato. For page see List of Advertisers. UNLEACHED HARDWOOD ASHES John Joynt, Lucknow, Ont.. Can. For page see List of Advertisers. VEGETABLE PLANTS 50.000 large 4-year old Barrs Mammntb Asnaragus roots. $6.00 per 1000; $23.00 per 5000 (oOi) will fill .1 sugar barrel.) Addie.ss W. F. Allen, Salisbury, Md. VENTILATING APPARATUS Lord & Burnham Co., 1133 Broadway, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Plerson U-Bar Co., 1 Madison Sq.. N. For page see List of Advertisers. Y. Hitchings & Co., 1170 Broadway, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. y7 Weathered Co.. 46-48 Marion St.. N. For page see List of Advertisers. Foley Mfg. Co.. 471 W. 22nd St.. Chicago. For page see List of Advertisers. J. C. Moninger Co.. 421 Hawthorne Ave., Chicago. The Chicago Lifter. VINCAS Vlncas. variegated. 3-in., $4.00 per 100; Vlnca minor (myrtle). 3-in., $3.00 per 100. C. F. Mahnn, R. D. Xo. 8, Dayton, O. Myrtle (Vinca minor). Here I am again with the biggest stock in America. $10.00 to $40.00 per 1000. S. J. Galloway, Eaton. Ohio. 10.000 vincas 2 1-2 in., fine. $2.50 per 100; $20.00 per 1000. R. Cuttings same. $1.00 per 100; $7.00 per 1000. Cash, please. Benj. Connell, West Grove, Pa. VIOLETS H. R. Carlton, Willoughby, O. Violet. Gov. Herrick. For page see List of Advertisers. HORTICULTURE 246- WANTED Wanted — Mrs. Roosevelt calla. Wanted — You to send for my price list of hardy plants, etc. It's free. S. J. Gallo- way. Eaton, Ohio. AVILD SMILAX E. A. Beaven. Evergreen, Ala. Southern Smllax. For page see List of Advertisers. .Caldwell the Woodsman Decorating Co., Evergreen, Ala. For page see List of Advertisers. W^IRE HANGING BASKETS Frank W. Ball, 31 East 3d St., Cincinnati. WIREWORK Reed & Keller, 122 W. 25th St., N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Wirework. Write for our catalogue. Holton & Hunkel Co., Milwaukee, WU. Wire work, all kinds. C. E. Critchell, 36 B 3rd St., Cincinnati, 0. William E. Heilscher's Wire Works. 38 40 Broadway, Detroit, Mich. The "Just Right" kind. Send ,'or 11 fee list. Frank W. Ball, 31 East Third Street, Cincinnati, O. Wire work. Best made. Try a sample order. Scranton Florist Supply Co.. Scrau- ton. Fa. W^IRE SUPPORTS The Helm Carnation Support. Write for price. Helm Carnation Support Co.. Con- ner.sville. Ind. W^HOLESALE FLORISTS Boston N. F. McCarthy & Co.. 84 Hawley St., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. H. M. Robinson & Co., 15 Province St., and 9 Chapman PL, Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. George A. Sutherland Co., 34 Hawley St., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. Welch Bros., 226 Devonshlre^Sty^Bostcn. For page see List of Advertisers. Buffalo Wm. F. Hasting, 383-87 Ellicott St., Buf- falo, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Chicago Chas. W. McKellar, 51 Wabash Av., Chicago. For page see List of Advertisers. Peter Reinberg, 51 Wabash Av.. Chicago. For page see List of Advertisers. A. L. Randall Co.. 19-2FRandoIph"St., Chicago. For page see List of Advertisers. 45-49 Wabash Ave., E. F. Winterson Co.. Chicago. For page see List of Advertisers. Poehimann Bros. Co., 35 Randolph St., Chicago. For page see lAst of Advertisers. Detroit Michigan Cut Flower Exchange, 38 & 40 Broadway. Wm. Dllger, Mgr. For page see List of Advertisers. New York J. K. Allen, 106 W. 28th St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Allen Co.7~53~^W. 28th St., Wm. Stuart New Kork. For page see List of Advertisers. C. W. Ebernian. 53 W. 30th St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. J. S. Fenricb. 110 W. 28th St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Ford Bros., 48 W. 28th "St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. _ H. E. Fromeiit. 57 W. 28th St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Alex. J. Guttman, 43 W. 28th St. New York. For page see List of Advertisers. E. C. Horan, 55 W7'28th St.. New York. For page see List of Advertisers. WHOLESALE FLORISTS — Continuedi New York. A. 11. Langjahr, 55 W. 28th St., New York. Fur page see List i-'f AdYertiS';;r3. James .McManus, 42 W. 28th St.. New York. I'or page see List of Advertisers. Ch:is. Millang, SCTw. 29th St.. New York, For page see List of Advertisers. John I. Raynor, 49 W. 28th St.. New York. For page see List of Advertisers. W. F. Sheriden, 39 W. 28th St.. New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Traeudiy & Schenck, 44 W.- 28th St.. New- York. For page see List of Advertisers. A. L. Young & Co. ,^54 W. 28tli St., New- York. For page see List of Advertisers. John Young, 51 wr28th St.. New York, For page see List of Advertisers. Philadelphia W. E. McKisslck, 1221 Filbert St., Phila- delphia, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. Leo Nie.ssen Co., 1209 Arch St., Philadel- phia. Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. The S. S. Pennock-Meehan Co., 1608-18- Ludlow St., Philadelphia, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. Edward Reid. 1526^Ranstead St., Phila- delphia. Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. Pittsbnrg J. B. Murdoch & Co., 545 Liberty St, Pittsburg, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. New Offers in This Issue. AZALEAS FOR EASTER. Peter Henderson & Co., 35 & 37 Cortland' St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. CARNATIONS ROOTED CUTTINGS: CHRYSANTHEMUMS: ROSES. Chicago Carnation Co., Joliet, HI. For page see List of Advertisers. COLUMBIA FARM LONGIFLORUM. BULBS FROM COLD STORAGE. A. T. Boddington, 342 W. 14th St., N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. DOUBLE PETUNIA THE QUEEN. The Yates Floral Co.. Canajoharle, N. Y.- For page see List of Advertisers. ECONOMY GREENHOUSE BRACKET Buxton & Aliard, Nashua, N. H. For page see List of Advertisers. EVER READY FLOWER POT COVER. Kvcr Ready Flower Pot Cover Co., 309 Mor- timer St., Buffalo, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. GERANIUMS AND BEDDING PLANTS. J. E. Feltbou.sen, Schenectady, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. ORCHIDS. Julius Roehrs Co., Rutherford, N. J. I'^or page see List of Advertisers. ^ " ORCHIDS. Carrillo & Baldwin, Syracuse, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. ORCHID BLOOMS. James McManus, 42 W. 2Sth St., N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers^ FLORIST: FLOWERS BY TELEGRAPH. H. Donohoe, 2 W. 29th St., New York.- For page see List of Advertisers. AND RETAIL W. RETINOSPORAS, GOLDEN SILVER FORMS. The Wm. H. Moon Co.. Morrisvllle, Pa, For page see List of Advertisers. In writing to Advertisers l(indly mention Horticulture JtU HORTICULTURE February 23, 1907 List of Advertisers Page Alexaader J. K 234 AllcQ J. K 240 Allen Wm. Stuart Co. 240 American Nursery.. .23 i Aral Seitaro 234 Aschmann Godfrey.- -235 Bassett & Washburn. 231 Barrows H.H.& Son. 235 Baur Floral Co. 219 Baycrsdorfer H.& Co. 238-239 Bay State Nurseries.. 231 Beaven, E. A ,37 ■ Bcrger H. H. & Co.. 234 Boddington A..T. 232-234 Boston Florist Letter Co 237 Boston Plate and Win- dow Glass Co 247 Breck Joseph & Sons 233 Brcitraeyer's J. Sons. 2:17 Brid^etnan's Seed Warehouse 23^ Burpee W. A. & Co.. 2:53 Buxton & Allard 246 Caldwel 1 the Woodsman Decorating Co. ...236 Carlton H. R 2i5 Camllo & BaIdwin22o-235 Chicago Carnation Co 219 Clipper Lawn Mower Co 247 Conard & Jones 234 Cooke G. H .. 237 Cottage Gardens. 231-234 Cowee A 233 Dilger Wm 24 1 Donahoe W. H. . 237 Domer F. Sons & C0.219 Dreer H. A 247 Dysart R. J ....^ 238 East Bridgewater Dahlia Garden 234 Eberman Chas. \V.. 241 Edwards Folding Box Co 23S Eggeling Floral Co. . .234 ^Elizabeth Nursery Co. 231 Elliott Wm. & Sons. .212 Esler J G 247 Ernest W. H 247 Ever Ready Flower Pol Co 237 Eyres 237 Farquhar R. & J. & Co 233 FeUhousen J. E 334 Fearich J. S 241 Fisher Peter 2-34, FofcyMfg.Co 4; irord Bros. 240 Froment H, E 240 Galvia Thos. F 237 Geimore Box Factory 241 Grey T.J. & Co 233 GudeBros. Co. .. ..237 Guttman Alex. J. 219-240 Guttman & Weber... 230 Hail Asso. 247 Haines J. E 2ig Hammond Paini& Slug Shot Works 232 Harlowarden Green- houses 219 Hartmann Hjalmar & Co 23; Hauswirth P. J 237 HeldA 235 Henderson Peter & Co 235 Herbert David & Son 234 Herr A. M 235 Hews A. H. & Co.... 247 Higgins Edw ^46 Hilfinger Bros 246 Hitchings & Co 248 Koran E. C 240 Howard J. W. 219 Johnson Seed Co 232 Joyni John 232 Kasting W. F 2-1' Kelsey Fred'k W. ...231 Kervan Co., The ....341 King Cods. Co 247 • Kroeschell Bros 347 Page Lager & Hurrell 235 Langjahr, Alfred H.. .241 Leedham Bulb Co. .. .234 Leuthy A. & Co 235 Lord & Burnham Co. 248 Maxficld& Dimond. .219 McCarthy N. F 241 McConnell Alex, ... 237 McKellar Charles.W.238 McKissick.W. E 238 McManus Jas. • . ■220-240 Michell H. F.Co. ...232 Michigan Cut Flower Exchange 241 MiUang Charles 2^0 Millang J. A 241 Miller Theo 237 Mineralize J Rubber Co. 247 Moninger J. C 247 Moon Wm H. Co. ...230 Murdoch J. B.& Co. .241 Murray Samuel 237 New York Cut Flower Co. 241 Niehoff Paul 331 Niessen Leo. Co 238 Palisades Nurseries. .231 Park Floral Co 237 Pennock-Meehao Co. 219-238 Perkins St. Nurseries. 235 Picrson A N 231 Pierson F. R. Co 218 Pierson U Bar Co. . ..248 Poehlmann Bros. Co. .238 Pritchard J. N 241 Quinlan P. R 235 Randall A. L. Co.... 238 Rawson W.W.&Co. 233 Ray nor John 1 240 Reed& Keller 2*1 Reid Edw 238 Reinberg Peter 238 Rickards Bros. 233 Robinson H.M. & Co. 236-241 Rock Wm. L. 237 Roehrs Julius Co. 220-235 Rolker August & Sons246 Rise Hill Nurseries. .235 Sander & Son 235 Scheepers John & C0.235 Schultheis Anton . . .235 Scott Robt. & Son . • -231 Scranton F o r i s t s' Supply Co. 219 Sheridan W. F, 240 Siebrccht & Sons . . . .235 Siggers & diggers 246 Situations & Wants.>246 Sim Wm 233 Skidelsky S. S 219 Smyth Wm. J 237 Stern J. & Co 238 Stearns A. T. Lumber Co. ..247 Stevens H A 219 Sutherland Geo. A. Co 241 Syracuse Pottery Co. .247 Thorburo J.M. &Co.232 TottyChac. H.. 234 Traendly & Schenck.240 Vick's Jas. Sons 233 Vincent R. Jr. & Sons.234 Walsh M.H 231 WardR. M.&C0....234 Waterer John& Sons. 231 Wjikins & Simpson .233 Weathered Co. 247 Weber F. C. ■ 237 Weber H. & Sons. . . .219 Weebcr & Don 233 Welch Bros 238 Winterson E. F. Co.. 238 Vates Floral Co...... 219 Yokohama Nurseries Co 235 Young A. L. & Co. . . . 240 Young John 240 Young, Thos. Jr «37 Young & Nugent 23? Is Your Name In The Above List? If Not, Why Not ? 9 GARDENERS: ATTENTION. Messrs. Olmsted Brothers sent us the following communication: "We desire to communicate with gardeners, both single and married, who have had experience in all kinds of outside and inside work. They should be thoroughly familiar with plants and planting, and should also have had experience in grading and road construction. We constantly have calls for men who have had experi- ence in the above line of work and de- sire to have their names on our books. Gardeners should, if possible, apply in person. OLMSTED BROTHERS, Brookline, Mass. GREENHOUSES BUILDING AND CONTEMPLATED. Additions. Somersworth. N. H. — G. S. Rans- burg, two houses, 30x80. Washington, D. C. — F. H. Kramer, rose house 50x75, by Lord & Burnham Co. Baltimore, Md. — Feidler & Son, two houses each .30x200 by Lord & Burn- ham Co. LIST OF PATENTS. Issued February 5, 1907. 842,924. Fertilizer Distributer. Goorge T. Vaughn, Huntsville, Ala. 843,025. Soil Pulverizer and Smoother. Frederick Miller, Union County, Ind. 843,150. Horse Hay-Rake. Aaron F. Kearns, Moscow, Okla. 843,160. Tongueless Cultivator. Chas. E. Macbeth, Hamilton, Ohio, assignor to The Long & Allstatter Co., Hamilton, Ohio. 843,257. Plow. Herman F. Brussow, Whittier, Cal. 843,393. Plow or Cultivator. William T. George, Fayetteville, Tenn., assignor of one-half to James A. Moores, Fay- etteville, Tenn. 843,399. Weeding and Cultivating De- vice. Thomas J. King, New York, N. Y. 843,457. Planter. Wilford H. Hols- claw, Louisville, Ky., as- signor to B. F. Avery & Sons, Louisville, Ky., a Corporation of Ky. Fork. Frank Lotter, Elkton, Mich. 843,472. Price per crate 1500 s in. pots in crate $4. 88 1500 jJi " 5-25 1500 jH " " e.oo 10003 " " s.oo 800354 " " 5.80 5004 " 4.50 3205 4-5J 1446 " " .3..6 STANDARD FLOWER POTS Packed in small crates, easy to handle. " ' Price per crate 120 7 in. pots in crate$4.3o 608 " " 3.00 HAND MADE 48 9 in. pots in crate $3.60 48 10 " " 4.80 24 II " " 3.60 24 12 " " 4.80 i» 14 " " 4-80 , J - 616" " 4.50 Seed panSf same price as pots. Send (or price list of Cylinders for Cut flowers Hanging Baskets, Lawn Vases, etc. Ten percent, oft for cash with order. Address Hllfingrer Bros.,Pottcry,Fort Edward.N.Y. ftugust Rolker & Sons, Agts., 31 Barclay St., N. 1. City. USE THE BEST. • Economy Greenhouse Brackets are used by leading growers every- where. Send for price list and de- scriptive circul,ar. BUXTON & ALLARD, Oepl. A, Nashua, N.H. WANTS, FOR SALE, ETC. Advertisements in this column one cent a \vord. Initials count as words. Cash with order. FOR SALE FOR SALE Desirable greenhouse plant, directly op- posite Woortlawn Cemetery, I^verett, Mass. Large and increasing demand for funeral de- signs, bouquets and bedding stuff. Care of lots in the Cemetery, a branch of the business. Fine dwelling house with all modern improvements. 600 ft. of glass, 45,- 000 ft. of land. Paying business with open chance to increase. Sold on account of ad- vancing years. Apply to William Christie, Woodlawn Ave.. Everett, Mass., or at Hor- ticulture office 11 Hamilton Place, Boston. FLORISTS'WAGONSFORSALE Three florists' open wagons, three florists' top wagons and three sets of harnesses. Can be seen at 1 West 28 5t., New York. EDWARD HICCINS. FOR SALE -Greenhouse Pipe 4-In. boiler tubes, second band. In fliie condition, absolutely free from scale and with ends cut square. Sample and prices on application. Kroeschell Bros. Co., 36 Erie St., Chicago. HELP WANTED Seedsmen We have an opening for order and counter hands who are experienced. William Elliott & Sons 20I Fulton St., New York WANTED — Steady, sober man; must be good grower of roses. Apply with refer- ences from last employer to Mrs. R. Mor- ris, Wellesley, Mass. SITUATIONS WANTED POSITIONS WANTED for head garden- ers and assistants; for further Information apply to W. W. Rawson & Co., 5 Union St., Boston. Mass. WANTED — A good designer capable of taking care of 3 small greenhouses and small garden. Of good experience; strictly sober, honest and reliable; well up In Eng- lish; capable of taking telephone orders. References required. Address J. Fuller, 31 Orchard St., Leominster, Mass. WANTED — Gardener desires a position In a private place. 26 years' experience In private and florist places; understands greenhouses, vegetables, fruit and lawns; the best of references. Address T. J. R., 37 Magnolia Ave., Cambridge, Mass. Send other business direct to Washington. Saves time and insures better service. Personal attention guaranteed. Twenty -five years' active service. SPECIALTY: "Working on the Failure! of Others." SIGGERS & SIGGERS PATENT LAWYERS Box 9, National Union Building Washington, D. C. February 23, 1907 horticulture: 247 ^V»e^^<^XV"6yg5 te« IMPROVED Greenhouse Boiler, 35 Erie St., CHICAGO. Boilers made of Steel Boiler Plate; shell, firebox sheets and heads of steel; water space all arouod front, sides and back. Write for Information. Standard Flower , . POTS If your greenhouses are within 500 miles of the Capitol f write us, we can save you money W. H. ERNEST, 28th and M Streets, WASHINGTON, D. C. ANCHOR GREENHOUSE ROSE Stands the racket. Pro act your plants with our PLANT BED CLOTH Mineralized Rultber Co. 18 Cliff SIroat, Mew York NOW IS THE TIME TO INSURE TOUR GLASS AGAINST DAMAGE BY HAIL. For particulars address «/oAn O. Eb/0«>, Sadtitm RIvmr, Mm «<. TheMower that will kill all the Weeds in your Lawn. If you keep the weeds cut so they do net go to seed and cut >our grass with- out breaking the small feeders of ro As, the grass will become thick and the weeds will disappear. The Clipper will do it. Ask your dealer for them. If ihey have not g it ihem, below is the price; No. I — i2-inch Mower $5: No. 3 — is-inch Mower $6: No. 7. — 18-inch Mower $7; No. 4 — 2t-inch Mower $8 Send drafi money-order or registered letter. In writing advertisers, mention Horticulture (JYPRESSf." SASH BARS fe«t or lon^et HOT BED SASH PECKY CYPRESS BENCH LUMBER GREENHOUSES ERECTED AND EQUIPPED COMPLETE IF DESIRED Write for Circular "D" and Prices The A. T. STEARAS LUMBER CO. NEPONSET, BOSTON, MASS. TOBOIVrO, ONT. WEATHERED COMPANY BOX 789, NEW YORK GREENHOUSE BUILDING AND HEATING Send for Catalogue Holds Class Firmly Sse the Point 43" PEERLESS eiftdnir Points it) the b««t. No right! or loft«. Box of * 1,000 poiaU 76 ou. postpaid. ^ HENBT A. DREER. I i 714 ChertSBt St., mift., Pk. ' Sun DRIE.D Cypress 'i^riii4iifi IS The. BE.ST' WRITE- fOLLY MFG.Co. ' 47/ y^'ZX'is ST. For Fre.e.Catalo^U£, VENTIL/^TItiQ FITTIM&S HoT'5e.d SfiSH- //^ ./f /)/<£: SKE.JCHE-S GREENHOUSE CONSTRUCTION LUMBER John C. rioninger Co. 117 E. Blackhawk St., CHICAGO BOSTON PLATE & WINDOW GLASS CO. GREENHOUSE 6LASS German and American m to 287 A St., BOSTON 20-22 Gaaal SU 248 HORTICULTURE February 23, 190T I 1 AND Definite Results are what you want to do your figuring on. VVhen a firm talks boiler economies, make them prove up by showing you a boiler actually at work, making these economies — not only making them today, but one that has been making them year in and year out. We base our estimate of what our boilers will do for you, on what they have done for others. Cor- rugated Firebox or Sectional, just as you like — either one is a boiler of economy. HITCHINGS AND CO. GREENHOUSE DESIGNERS AND BUILDERS. Manufoclur' rs of Heallo j and Vcnttlallnit Apparalus. 1170 Broadway, NEW YORK. AND( QGGGSGSQQSQ e t CAPPING THE, R.AFTCR. "WITH "WOOD in our Iron Frame House does not mean only a protection from glass breakage — it's a non-conductor of heat in the summer — of cold in the winter — it means a difference of a good many degrees in the summer — an economy of many pounds of coal in the winter. Just one of our iron frame points that goes to show how carefully every point and phase has been considered. There's not a better house made. Send for Our Iron Frame Circular. FOR SALE: Every part or any part for cood greenhoutes. LORD ®. BURNHAM CO. Qreenhouse Designers and Manufacturers 1133 BROADWAY, cor. 26th Street, N. Y. BOSTON Branch: fll9 Tremont Building tl-BAR |WO kinds of leaks are disastrous to greenhouses — weather leaks and heat leaks. U-Bar greenhouses are the best greenhouses built because their construction is the tightest made. All weather shut out, all needed heat shut in. Send for catalog. Pierson U=Bar Company, Designers and Builders U=Bar IHI.^ Greenhouses, Metro- politan Building, Fourth Ave. and 23 rd Street, New York. 'n 1^ pn^^HfiSmE^^ SI J|V' ^\ ■l^u, ""^S ■) "'^^:: ^M H^HIfl^HHBUUki^-^' r . ' .2 ^nafii^^ u. .-M 7-.- >«' '■' ' •' ^■•«W'*iV - ■MiiaiiiiiKi^ r i W ' il - --^^^K ■nt I^H i *"^ .ji- , ■'■Wlf^si^i ■^ ■ . 1 ■■:' , ■ "^^^^ i *s«*»x - iiiiiilrfiiir"" ^i# t1 ^||:.. ^^ < r" ^'"^A— ^^^ft ',ia«. HHHHBi^ ' • *i i #' LIBRARY NEW YO* BOTANIC, UARDE^ ('AsTr.KToy Oakdkn^:. Jamaica 'evofeafo fh^^_^^ l0McAP£ Gardener '/• If Ndmilfmmce, Gq/ro//, Mass. cSi/dscr/ph'on, ^1.00 \ 250 HORTICULTURE, March 2, 1907 \ CARNATION WINSOR We have not advertised Winsor until now because we have not had to. It is so good and its merits have been so generally recognized that it has practically sold itself. Our advance orders were very large, and we did not feel the necessity of advertising it until we were in a position to fill and take care of our early orders. We are now nearly caught up with our advance orders and have a fine lot of stock on the cutting bench, so that we can promise, for the present, February delivery on orders received within a short time at least. If you have not already purchased a stock of this, you should lose no time doing so. We are going to sell more Winsor than has ever been sold of any novelty that has ever been put on the market. Its merits and value are now so well established that one is not buying a chance. We are cutting and shipping right along between one and two thousand flowers a day to the New York market, where our flowers are sold. There is nothing on the market that approaches Winsor to-day in carnations. It is the best seller on the market, on account of its lovely color, fine stem, perfect calyx, and fine keeping and shipping qualities — in fact, in this regard it covers every necessary requisite as a market variety. From a growing standpoint, it leaves little to be desired. It is unusually healthy, very vigorous and pro- ductive, and. we think, the most profitable carnation ever introduced. This may seem high praise for a carna- tion, but it is no exaggeration. Winsor gives a large percentage of high-quality flowers. It practically does not split at all. Notwithstanding the fact that we have had the darkest, dullest winter we have ever had, when the Enchantress and Lawson types are splitting badly all over the country with every one, we have not had one-half of one per cent, of split calyxes or Winsor — in fact, we seldom see a split calyx. Hundreds of visitors who have been at our Scarborough place will substantiate this statement, extravagant as it may appear. Any one who fails to plant Winsor this year will regret it. Rose Pink Enchantress is good, and a good many other varieties are good, but if you want the winner, plant Winsor. We not only have a good thing in Winsor, but we are delivering good stock. As a sample of the testi- monials that we are receiving, see this space in last issue. We are trying to give 110 cents on the dollar, and guarantee to please everybody with the stock sent out, or we will not ask you to pay for it. We have still to re- ceive our first complaint, and we have shipped between one and two hundred thousand cuttings to date. STRONG ROOTED CUTTINGS, February delivery, $12.00 per 100, $100.00 per 1,000. F. R. PIERSON CO., Tarrytown-on-Hudson, N. Y. BEACON CARNATION Beacon comes up quickly into bloom and keepsat it right along (ORANGE -SCARLET) HAS PROVED THE MOST PROFITABLE COMMERCIAL SCARLET Prices It's a Bread Winner Per 100. $12.00, 50 at 100 rate Per 5000, $90.00 per 1000 " 1000, 100.00, 2S0 " 1000 " " 10,000, 80.00 " " 2500, $95.00 per 1000 In lots of 20,000 or more, cash with order $75.00 per 1000 MARCH DELIVERY THE COTTAGE GARDENS GO. Queens, N. Y. PETER FISHER (Originator) Eiiis, IVIass. EAST BRIDCEWATER DAHLIA GARDENS not only has one of the largest, but one of the finest collections of any firm In America. We have over a million Dahlia roots to •ell this coming season. Send for prices. J. K. ALEXANDER. Prop., Ea&t Bridgewater, Mass. Now is the time to place your order (or bulbs which willinsure you getting named va- delivery to be made this fall DAHLIAS. neties in any quantity; •r early spring. DAVID HERBERT & SON, SucMssors to L. K. Peacock, Inc. Ghrysanthemum Novelties chrysanthemums -A.TCO, IV. J. Now ready for immediate delivery. From 2K Inch pots MRS. CLAY FRICK (The white sport of Wm. Duckham) Price 50c. each, $5.00 per dozen, $35. OO per lOO The finest stock you ever bought of a novelty. My list was mailed you. If you did not get it write me. CHARLES H. TOTTY MADISON, N. J. C. Touset and Nonin, the money makers as we have found them $t.oo per doz. ; $7.00 per 100; $60.00 per 1000 Pacific, Estell, WiHowbrook, Halliday, Kalb and L Harriet. 60c per doz.; $4.00 per 100; Cash with ordc r. EGGELING FLORAL COMPANY 653 S. Grand Ave., St. Louis. Mo. SHASTA DAISIES ALASKA, CALIFORNIA, WESTRALIA strong, field-giown divisions, true to name, $2.50 per 100 Express paid for cash with order. Tiie Leedliam Bulb Co , santaCruz.GaL In writing to Advertisers kindly mention Horticulture March 2, 1907 flORTICULTURE: 261 IMPERIAL and PINK IMPERIAL CARNATIONS You Cannot Afford to be Without these Two Excellent Varieties Price $12.00 per 100 ; $100.00 per 1000, 250 at 1000 rates, a discount allowed when cash accompanies the order A. J. GUTTMAN, The Wholesale Florist of New York 43 WEST 28TH STREET JOHN E. HAINES, BETHLEHEM, PA. Carnations Rooted Cuttings, A Mo. 1 Stock, that Milll givo the best ot satisfaction Per 100 Per Kiiio Helen Qoddard $6 00 $50.00 Robert Craig SCO 45.00 Victory 6 00 50.00 Lieut. Peary 3.50 30 00 Lady Bountiful 3 00 25.00 Enchantress 2.S0 20.00 LawAon 200 15.00 White Lawson 250 20.00 Harry Fenn 2.50 20.00 Queen 2.00 15 00 Cardinal 3.00 25 00 Flamingo 3.00 25 00 Jno. B. Haines 600 50 00 Lawson White 2.50 20 00 Red Sport 3.50 24.00 Boston Market 1.7S 15.00 Variegated Imperial 12 00 100.00 Pink Imperial 12.00 100 00 Rose Plants OWN ROOTS PROPAGATED FROM GRAFTED STOCK Cbatenay, 2^ in. unpotted 2.50 KillarneT, 2^in. 4.50 Richmond, 2!4 In. 20.00 40,00 5.00 40.00 Joe Hill, 2^2 in., $8.00 and $9.00 per hundred GRAHED, ENGLISH MANETTI STOCK Kaiserin, Bride. Maid, Killarney, Richmond, Wellesley, Chatenay, 2'4ln. 10.00 100.00 Kate Moulton, own roots 10.00 grafted 25.00 Asparagus Seeds ( TRUE PLUMOSUS NANUS ) Greenhouse grown, $4.50 per 1000 seeds. 5pecial quotation on lots of 10,000 or more. S.S.PENNOCK-MEEHANCO. THE ?I2?,'s%l^i«f PHILA. 1608-1618 Ludlow St. You'll find something worth reading on every page of this paper. JOHN E. HAINE-S, The Leading Scarlet brilliant color, fine stem, tbe most produc- tive ever introduced, blooms early until thrown out in July, no extra grass. All •hoots make flowers. Watcli the papers and Bee what growers say about It. None but well-rooted, healthy cuttings leare the place. Rooted cuttings ready Dee. 15, 1906. Price, $6.00 per 100; $50 per 1000. JOHN E. HAINES, Bethlehem, Pa. C AR N ATI ON S Rooted Cuttings— Now Ready Pcrioo: — Light Pink Lawson, $6.00: While Lawson, $2.50; Variegated Laws n, $2 so: T. W. Lawson. $2.00; Etichan tress, $2 50; Harrv Fenn, $2.50; Man!ey,$2.5o: Boston Market, $2. 00; FairMaid, $2.00 HENRY A. STEVEHS CO. Rooted Cuttings CARNATIONS Per Per 1 White Perfection, pure white $6 $50 White Lawson 3 25 Lady Bountiful 3 25 Lieut. Peary 4 30 Red Riding Hood, new scar et 12 100 Victory 6 50 Cardinal 4 30 Red Lawson 4 30 Daybreak Lawson or Melody 6 50 Enchantress 2-50 20 Helen Ooddard 5 45 Fiancee 4 30 Variegated Lawson 3 25 Harlowarden 2 IS Aristocrat, beautiful cerise, the best variety disseminated this season. Chicago Carnation Co. . MUMS MARCH 15th. $2.ooperioo $15.00 per looo Hrs. nary Hann Touset nerstham Yellow firs. Nathan Smith W. H. Chadwick White Bonnaffon Golden Chadwick Glory of the Pacific Adelia Hajestic Estelle Ivory Cremo Pink Ivory Yellow Bonnaffon /Irs. Robinson ROSES $2.00 per 100 rime. Chatenay Brides Richmond A. T. PYFER, I Manager $15.00 per 1000 Brides Uncle John Qolden Gate Joliet, III. E&it Street, Dedham, Mass ]M A. 15 E^ r^ Iv E> New Pink Carnation for I907 Color— A peculiar shade of lovely pink, with a faint yellowish cast; several sh ides lighter than the Law-on. Unlike most Pinks, the brighest sun does not injure the color. Size — 3 to 4 inches in diameter when estab- lished. Odor— Pleasing, but not strong. Stems — Invariably strong, but always gracefu', ranging from 12 to 30 inches during the season. Habit, etc. — A very quick, activegrower, ma king specimen plants in a short time, even from late cutiiogs. On account of its rapid growth, requi es supporting very soon alter benching. Gets away rapidly, blooms early and gives long stems ri:ht from the start. Productiveness— P-odieious is the best word we know of to use here. It is the most incessant bloomer early f nd late, we have ever grown. Stuck limited. Delivery January 5th to IQth and later. Price $12.00 per 100, $100.00 per 1000 THE H. WEBER & SONS CO.. Oakland, Md. DON'T Be Afraid To Invest in ROSE PINK ENCHANTRESS It is both free and "fancy" — a sure money-maker. Price $7.00 per 100; $60 per 1000 Delivery January and later. Write for Descriptive Circular. S. S. SKIDELSKY 824 No. 24th Street, Philadelphia CARNATIONS. Red Chief — Bright scarlet— early and very produc- tive. $12. OG per 100; $too.oo per 1000. Average 3 in. flower. A leader in every respect. Bonnie Maid —Clear pink edged white. — $12. co per 100; I03.00 per 1000, Large well formed bloom. Very early and productive. F. DOR.N£R & SONS CO. La Fayette, Ind. NEW DOUBLE PETUNIA THE QUEEN a wonderful bloomer; tlnuers from four to four and one-half inches in diameter; white miiigled with pur- ple, nicely fringed; an early bloomer; fine seller for Decoration Day; planted outdoors will bloom all summer. Strong plants, ready Feb. 15, $1.50 per doz. ; $io,oc per 100 ; $go.oo per 1000. THE YATES FLORAL CO. Joseph Traudt, Prop. Canajoharie, N. Y. Scranton Florist Supply Co. SCRANTON, PA. Save Your Split Carnations The BAUR CLIP and PLIER will do it in a Busi- nesslike manner at a minimum of time anrl expense. Inexpensive, Instantaneous!^ Applied and Practically Invisible. The clips are made of galvanized wire and arc oolored green just the color of the calyx and can hardly be detected. Visible PLIER $3.00 Postage prepaid 4, 4. t Invisible Trade Mark 1000 Clips $1.00 Postage prepaid BAUR FLOBAL CO., • E[i», Pa, DAHLIAS! CARNATIONS! CHRYSANTHEMUMS! $35.00 per ai. ocna lur uiii iisi 01 kiuus. Carnatinn and Chrysanthemum cuttings now ready rooted Field Carnations ready June 25 to bench. We fie d April 1, and are mammoth by July. Early benching is the thing. Orders booked for July i or later delivery. Send for list. Only up to date kinds. Cash with order. HARLOWARDEN GREENHOUSES CREENPORT, N. Y. GOVERNORWERRICK Originated and introduced by H. R. CARLTON, Willouahby, O. Wc have the following stock m the finest condition to plant and now is the time to plant : %"% inch at $a.oo per doz., $10 per 100 and $75 per 1000 4 " " 2.50 " " la " 100 *' 75 " 1000 It will pay you. Try It. Order at once. SAVE YOUR PINKS before splitting. Don't try to patch them up with wire.s. That would do in the 19th but not the 2 ith century- Use the n. & D. Artificial Calyx. $1.75 per lOu ; $16-00 per liiiio. Send for Sample- MAXFIELO & DIMONO, Mf., P.O. Box 304D, Warren, R.I- 252 HORTICULTURE March 2, 190T Great Bargains In nursery stock of all kinds. PRIVET— 3 to 4 ft. at $3.50 per loo. $30 00 per 1000. 3 to 4 ft., XX heavy 4.00 " 100, 35.00 '' 1000. 4 to 5 ft , extra heavy 5.00 " 100, 40.00 ** 1000, 5 to 6 ft., 6.00 " 100, 50.00 " 1000. HYDRANGEAS— 2 to 3 ft. at $7.00 per 100. 3 to 4 ft. at To.oo per 100. 3 to 4 ft. XXX at $12 00 per 100. CARVOPTERIS MASTACANTHUS, field grown, at $6.00 per 100. STEPHANANDRA FLEXUOSA,— 18 to 2410. at $7.00 per 100; 2 to 2J4 ft. at $8.00 per 100. SPIREA VAN HOUTTEI— 3 to 4 ft. at $8.00 per 100. VIBURNUn PLICATUM — 2 to 3 ft. at $ia.oo per 100; 3 to 4 ft. at $15.00 per 100. 70,000 AZALEA AHOENA— Special prices on ap- plication. HONEVSUCKLES-2 yr. old, in large quantities at $:o.oo per 1000 ' 600.000 HERBACEOUS PLANTS. PINK P^EONIAS in Urge clumps at $10.00 per 100. 30,000 CREEPING ROSES at low prices given on application. THE ELIZABETH NURSERY CO. ELIZABETH, N. J. GRAFTED ROSES We offer this year the following assort- ment: Bride, Bridesmaid, Bon Silene, Etoile de France, Franz Deegan, Golden Gate, Ivory, Gen. ncArthur, Kate Houlton, Kaiserin Au- gusta Victoria, Killarney. La Detroit, Liberty, Mme. Abel Cliatenay, rime. Caroline Testout, IVlme. Hoste, Hrs. Pierpont Morgan, Haman Cochet, Harechal Niel, Perle Des Jardins, Papa Gontier, Richmond, Rosalind Orr Eng- lish, Souv. Du President Carnot, Souvenir De Wootton, Tom Field, Uncle John, Wellesley. The above grafted from 2 1-4 inch pots $15.00 per 101); $120.00 per 1,000 for A No. 1 stoclj; nothing else will be sent out. On their own roots, from 2 1-2 inch pots, re- potted from 2 inch, $6.00 per 100; $50.00 per 1,000. AMERICAN BEAUTY On own roots, from 2 1-2 Inch pots, $8.00 per 100; $75.0(J per 1,000: 3 Inch pots. $12.00 fer 100: $100.00 per 1,000; April, May and une delivery. OUR GUARANTEE GOES WITH EVERY PLANT A.N,PIERSON,Gromwell,Conn. LADY GAY AND HARDY GARDEN ROSES in choice varieties. Field grown plants, first quality stock including Frau Karl Druschki. New Hardy Hybrid Tea Dean Hole. Killarney and Souvenir de Pierre Netting. Herbaceous Paeonies. Hollyhocks and Phlox. Catalogue mailed on request. M. H. WALSH ii08£ SPECIALIST WOODS HOLE. MASS. GRAFTED ROSES ON DICKSON'S IRISH MANETTI We are now booking orders (or March delivery. KAISERIN, BRIDE, BRIDESMAID, KILLAR- NEY & RICHMOND; $120 per thousand ROBERT TCOTT & SON SHARON HILL. DEL. CO.. PA. 20,000 PEONIES For Early Spring Planting This list comprises a great many choice and rare varieties, some of which have never before been offered to the trade in quantities. The stock is now in our storage sheds and can be shipped as soon as the weather will permit. Nothing but selected three to six eye divisions will be sent out. Price Quan. Variety Color Per loo looo Achillea, Blush White $8 oo 500 Alice de Julvecourt, Salmon Pink 12.0c 200 Beaute Francaise, Flesh pinl; spotted carmine 15.00 200 Bell Douaisienne, Flesh, fading to white 20.00 200 Beranger, Mauve pink with bright centre 30.00 900 Charlemasfne, Creamy white, centre lilac flesh 25.00 500 Charles Verdier, Carmine 8.00 200 Czarina, Deep rose pink 30.00 500 Duke of Wellington.SuIphurwhite 20.00 500 Festiva, White 20.00 1000 Festiva Haxlma, White 3000 200 Golden Harvest, Tri-color 25.00 1000 Humei Carnea, Cherypink 8.00 100 Jeanne d'Arc, Sulphur white, pink centre 30.00 500 Jenny Lind, Bright pink, silvery reflex 25.00 Price Quan. Variety Color Per 100 500 l^dy Bramw^ell. Silvery pink ta.oo 50 La Rosiere, Straw yellow 30.00 100 Louis Van Houtte, Violaceous red 20.00 500 Hme. Breon, Flesih, centre creamy white 10. co 250 rime. Coste, Rose 20.00 50 Mme. Rosa Rendatler, Glossy pink, lilac reflex 30 00 250 rime. Paillet, Viol tceous pink, shaded lilac 10.00 1000 Mont Blanc, Lemon yellow 20.00 250 Ne Plus Ultra, Bright rose 12.00 250 Paganini, Rose, centre white and yellow 15.00 5000 Off. Rubra, D'eo crimson 8.00 500 Queen Victoria, White 8.00 250 Triomphedu Nord, Violaceous pink 12.00 1000 Double Pinks 7.00 500 Double Whites 10.00 250 Double Crimsons S.co 500 Double Mixed 6.00 COTTAGE GARDENS COMPANY, Queens, N.Y. John Waterer & Sons, ki AMERICAN NURSERY BAGSHOT, ENGLAND have the finest s«ock of recognized Hardy Rhododendrons, Azaleas, An- dromedas, high class Evergreens and specimen Conifers. Ask for special list Of plants grown for the American trade. John W«terer & Sons are the great exhibitors of Rhododendrons Ir London. ROSES American Beauty, Clothilde Soupert, Glorie de Dijon, Kaiserin Augusta Victoria, La France, Mad. Caroline Tes- tout, Frau Karl Druschki, Crimson Rambler, Baby Rambler, STRONG DORMANT PLANTS Dorothy Perkins, etc., etc., SUITABLE FOR FORCING. Immediate Delivery. Prices Rlg'ht. General Catalog and Price Lists ready. BAY STATE NURSERIES, North Abington, Mass. ROOTED CUTTINGS OF Kaiserin, President Carnot and La Detroit strong, healthy, well-rooted cuttings, ready Dec. 1st; price $2.50 per hundred or $20.00 per thousand. Try our strong, healthy, western grown wood from the best corn soil in Illinois. BASSETT & WASHBURN HINSDALE, ILLS. Beautiful New Pink Rose See announcement and full description in "Horticulture," December 8 issue. NEW CANNAS William Saunders) fjy"" New Yoric Ottawa , per doz. j $35 00 ( per 100 Send for our libt and desciiplive catalogue. We have a large stock of the best varieties. ROSES on their own roots our specialty Shrubbery in variety Be sure and get our catalogue. The CONARD & JONES CO., west grove, Pa. PAUL NIEHOFF, Lehlghton, Penn. SPECIMEN NURSERY STOCK Deciduoui Tree* and Shrubs, Everffreen*. Rhododendrons, Azaleas, over one hundred (100) acres of the choicest varieties. SEND FOR PRICE LIST COTTAGE GARDENS CO. Queens, Lone Island, - New York March 2, 1907 HORTICULTURE 253 Gardens and Plantations of Jamaica {Hee Frontispiece.) At this time when people everywhere are sympathiz- ing and mourning over the terrible calamity which befell the beautiful island of Jamaica, a short story about its lovely gardens and plantations should interest many. Jamaica is only 144 miles long and 49 miles wide in its broadest part. Comparino; Jamaica with other parts On the Kio Cor.KK River, .Tamaica of the world, there are few places of the same size that can claim so many genera and species of plants. There are about 500 species of ferns, and of flowering plants there are over 2000 species described and many species are j'et to be found in the Blue Mountains in parts which have not been explored. The island has lofty, rugged mountains which are clothed with the richest vegetation. The highest peak in the Blue Mountains is 7,423 feet. These mountains at different altitudes give all kinds of climatic condi- tions, with the exception of frost and snow, tlierefore there are to be found plants from all parts of the world. In the lower parts of the island M'here the tropical con- ditions are most favorable one finds plants of the most tropical types. Up in the mountains plants from north- ern countries have been introduced. I found some of our North American trees and they were doing fairly well. Liriodendron tulipifera, the tulip tree, was a good-sized tree and the worst enemy it had to contend with was the strong winds of the high mountains. Iris germanica I found in bloom in January and growing most luxuriantly. AVlien a person gets enthusiastic over the rich vegeta- tion of this island a listener or reader can hardly credit the descriptions given of the luxuriance of the vegeta- tion. With this explanation about the climatic condi- tions at different altitudes and of the introduction of plants froTu all parts of -the world it can be easily seen and undprstood how rich and varied the vegetation of this island is. Persons who are not familiar with plants give credit to Jamaica for many plants that do not belong to its flora. In fact, the most showy plants one sees in the gardens and in the streets are not natives but have been introduced. Jamaicans are great lovers of plants and have worked hard for many years to get all the new and most showy for their gardens. When gardening was in its infancy in this country Jamaica was offering a prize of one thousand guineas to any per- son who would introduce the bread fruit to the i?land. The history of the introduction of many of the useful and showy plants that are seen in the island is intensely interesting. The important gardens of Jamaica are its botanic and public gardens. To get at the history of the botanic gardens we have to go back one hundred and fifty years. The first botanic garden in the island belonged to a private gentleman, Mr. Hinton East, and was situated near Gordon Town, nine miles from Kingston. Sir Basil Keith was governor in 1774 and he was deter- mined to have two botanic gardens, one a "European Garden" and the other a "Tropical Garden." In De- cember of that year a committee of the legislature recom- mended that £700 be appropriated for the purchase of a piece of land for a botanic garden and that £300 be provided for the annual salary of a botanist. The fol- lowing year, 1775, a piece of land adjoining Mr. East's was purchased and Dr. Tliomas Clarke became island botanist. At this time we find many interesting and useful plants were introduced. This same year Dr. Clarke introduced the tea plant, camphor, Litchi, Cicas circinalis and Desmondium gyranj. Three years later On the Rio Cobke Eh^ek, Jamaica Akee (Blighia sapida) was introduced and in 1779 the clove tree was first brought to the island. About this time it was found that the ground in the botanic garden at Gordon Town was unsuitable for some of the plants and it was decided to purchase land at Bath where the climatic conditions and the soil were more favorable. In the year 1782 one of Lord Eodney's squadron cap- tured a French ship liound from Mauritius for Havti 254 HORTICULTURE. March 2, 1907 and on board were found many exceedingly useful economic plants. They were sent to the botanic garden at Gordon Town and were found to comprise many new introductions such as mango, cinnamon and jack fruit. In 1829 the botanic garden at Bath was increased by three acres of land. Later on in 1846 and 1847 Sir W. J. Hooker, director of Kew Gardens was much interested in Jamaica and sent many new plants such as mangos- teen, Durian and Musa Cavendishii. Poinciana regia, Spathodea, Bougainvillea spectabilis, Amlierstia no- bilis, and Assam tea were introduced in 1849-1850. In 1860 the land for Castleton gardens wa« pur- chased and in this same year seeds of Cinchona suc- cerubra, C. nitida, and C. micrantha, were sent from Kew by Sir W. J. Hooker, and many plants were raised from them. During Sir John Peter Grant's adminis- tration in 1868 the cinchona plantations were begun and he assigned 600 acres of virgin forest land for this pur- pose on the southern slopes of the Blue Mountains rang- ing from 4,000 to 6,000 feet above sea level. We find at this time that Gov. Grant was very much inter- ested in the gardens and through his influence with Sir Joseph Hooker many new plants were received from Kew which greatly enriched the gardens. Many of the fine plants in Castleton were planted during liis administra- tion. Sir John also began the wonderful irrigation plant on the Eio CobiC river at Spanisli Town where today can be seen the finest bananas in the island of Jamaica or perhaps in the whole world. Quite a large amount of money was sjjent on this fine irrigation sys- tem. The governor, who had spent many years in the East Indies, was well posted in all that belonged to irri- gation, and he knew well the effect it would have on the vegetation on the plains. The people were slow to take to the new idea of irrigating the land and the governor never saw the effect on the crops that were grown on the irrigated soil. At this time another great piece of work was under- taken, the planting of the Palisades with cocoanut palms. The Palisades is a narrow strip of land with Port Royal at one end, and this narrow strip of land makes a nat- ural breakwater to the beautiful harbor. It took over twenty thousand cocoanut palms to plant this piece of land. The plants grew well and greatly improved the natural beauty of the harbor. However, I am afraid that most of the plants perished in the dreadful earth- quake of January 14th. Another garden of great importance to the city was begun at this time. It is known as Parade Garden and is situated in the centre of Kingston. It proved a great boon during the last earthquake as it was the only place where the people could escape from the falling 'buildings. The governor at this time was much interested in sugar cane and ordered that every species and every true dis- tinct and permanent variety should be procured and space given to them at Castleton gardens. Very soon the gardens had over sixty new varieties of sugar cane, most of them coming from the Mauritius botanic gar- den. Tine government, about 1873, obtained possession of about 200 acres of land at Hope, a place about five or six miles from Kingston. Very soon the collection of sugar canes at Castleton had to be transferred to Hope and this was the beginning of one of the most interest- ing of all the gardens in Jamaica. These gardens are more than botanic gardens, in fact thev do the work that we are doing in this country at our experimental stations, and have been of great service to the people. They introduce new plants, propagate them and send them out to the people. They pay par- ticular attention to economic plants. Much time has been spent in raising sugar cane seedlings and they have raised some fine promising ones. Some of these have been tested and they produce a much larger quantity of sugar per acre than the old varieties did. Before concluding these notes it would be unfair not to give credit to a man who took charge of most of the practical work done at Castleton in its early years, plant- ing the Palisades and starting the cinchona plantations and gardens in the Blue Mountains. This gentleman's name I found in the visitor's book at Cinchona Gardens last January and above his signature I was pleased to read the following note: "I made and planted this garden thirty-seven years ago, and I am pleased to see how beautiful and well it looks today, Oct., 1906. Robert Thompson." You will also notice in these notes that during Sir John Peter Grant's governmentship that much was done to the gardens and plantations. I was very deeply inter- ested in his work and made much inquiry, because I was brought up on his estate in Scotland and worked in his garden. He made a good governor for Jamaica and was a good laird in Scotland. The happy recollections of the rich and varied land; the luxuriant vegetation; the wonderful scenery, and the pleasant people of this island, where only a few weeks ago I traversed these delightful mountains, are still fresh in my memory. I was shocked when I learned of the terrible calamity which had destroyed the lovely surroundings of Kingston. Only a few days before I had climbed those mountains, up 6.000 feet, and I mar- velled then at their wonderful formation and also thought of the terrible things that must have happened when they were formed. At a time like this a person wants to find out the meaning of the word earthquake and what it is, and turns to Geikie and Shaylor to get information; but these great sages can tell very little of the stupendous things that take place in the centre of I lie earth. Anyway, one thing that comes right home to a person who has travelled and observed in these won- derfully formed mountains is that this great calamity which recently befell the island is only as a flea bite compared with the things that have taken place there in the millions of years that have passed. The day I left the city of Kingston it was all aglow with bunting and flags, cannons boomed, bands played, every one rejoiced to greet and meet men who had come to visit them from various parts of the world on the occasion of the Agricultural Conference, and who had done much for their beautiful island. How little we know in the midst of our rejoicings what may happen to us ! Two days later the whole world shuddered at what look jjlace in a few minutes' time in Jamaica. In other articles I should like to tell you and show you v,-hat these gardens contain and what they are doing in them. March 2, 1907 HORTl CULTURi: 255 British Horticulture AN KAIiLY CARNATION SPECIALIST. 1 n the roeoutly published repoi-t of the National Car- Uiitiuii and Picotee Society, an interesting reference is made to ifr. .lames Hogg, a leading cultivator of car- nations of sixty years ago. His best known work is en- titled "Tlie Carnation and Other Garden Flov/ers," which ran into several editions. It contained a colored plate of a bizarre carnation, very much in the style of Frankhn's Tartar, published half a century earlier. A fiiU description is given of the yellow ground picotees. Tlu' yellow carnation was introduced into England in the reign of Queen Elizabeth, and had developed into the yellow ground picotee in the 17th century, but prob- ably owing to the English climate not being adapted to tlie seeding of carnations in the open garden the test yellow ground picotees came from, the Continent in Hogg's lime, and he states that some of them were rai.sed in Morocco. The names of fifty varieties are given, but none of them are English. Hogg records the fact that the Empress Josephine had an admirable col- lection of yellow picotees in her garden at Malmaison. ;uul he adds: "The late Queen Charlotte and the Prin- cesses had a superb collection of yellow ])ieotees at Frog- more." TIIK LATEST CAIIXATIOX HOOK. From Hogg we gain an insight into the early devel- opment of the carnation. The "last word" at present on the subject is obtained from an interesting book recently published by Mr. Haywood Mathias, the secre- tary and originator of the Winter Flowering Carnation Society, and Mr. P. Smith, who has been associated with Mr. Mathias in his culture of the flower at Medstead in Hants. The writers take a liroad view of the situa- tion and have no foolish prejudice, as is the case with some Britishers of insular ideas. "The superiority of the American over the English winter-flowering carna- tion is indisputable." they state, "at any rate as far as liractieal decorative value is concerned, and though it cannot and must not be judged by the standard of our border varieties, for the pur])ose for which it is de- signed, the American cannot be beaten by anything hitherto produced on this side of the water." Dealing with items of culture, the writers point out that the bench system is universal in America, but they con- sider that this is only applicable where carnations are grown commercially and on a large scale. "It does not at all follow," the authors concede, "either that what answers in America should of necessity answer in Eng- land, where the climatic conditions are absolutely differ- ent, and we mav mention that far and away the best lilooms we have seen in this country have been grown in pots, and have been the produce of three different nurseries." THE L.VTE Sli; MICHAEL FOSTE;^. The loss of a great horticulturist is mourned in the recent demise of Sir ^lichael Foster, who for many years had devoted attention to improving the iris. Sir ^Michael took up the cultivation of irises ove/ thirty years ago. He commenced by growing all the ordinary known forms of the iris, and then he sought to get new types, or to bring back old ones, obtaining them from the various parts of the world where the plants grow. Jn this work he was very much heljjed by the late Dr. Kegel of St. Petersburg, who was able to import a large number of plants from Central Asia, and by Max Leichtlin of Baden-Baden, and others. Subsequently he received a great deal of assistance from missionaries, especially the Americans in Asia Minor. Sir Michael got into correspondence with them, and they sent him a large number of plants, some of which proved to be new. He continued to rely upon the missionaries until the leading firms of nurserymen sent their travellers into these regions. Experiments were first made with the common bearded iris. An Iris variegata was crossed with I. pallida. From that cross Sir Michael Foster obtained 200 or more seedlings, which comprised among rhem many of the old garden forms, often spoken of as German irises, such as I. neglecta amcena and the like. Among the newer ones was a variety which afterwards liecame very popular under the name of Mrs. Horace Darwin. SOME DEVELOPMENTS OF THE lEIS. Out of the light blue Iris cengialti, crossed with the pollen of I. Balkana-(a bronze-purple) Sir Michael Foster obtained about 18 seedlings of varied colors, not only light blue and deep purple, but pure white and sev- eral shades of yellow, as well as mixed tints were in- eluded. From an early period this noted hybridizer paid attention to the oncocyclus irises. The true onco- cyclus irises have been crossed w^ith the regelia section, such as I. Korolkowi. and some striking tints have been secured. Interesting crosses were also made between the oncocyclus and the regelia irises with the rihizoma- tous irises. I.iberica, cros.sed with the pollen of I pallida, and I. pallida crossed with the pollen of iberica pro- duced some very attractive forms. Another success was the cross between I. Lorteii and I. pallida. The hybrids between oncocyclus and rlhizomatous irises were found to be very sterile, so that in most cases it was not possi- lile to go beyond the first generation. Sir Michael raised several interesting hybrids of I. reticulata, but these were lost through fungous disease, but he was more fortunate with I. xiphium. Some beautiful hy- brids of this section were cros.sed with I. filifolia, and a xiphium was crossed with I. tingitana. Some use- ful work was also done in the Juno section. It will thus be .-^een that the deceased scientist had benefited horticulture considerablv bv his hybridizing work. >ty. Exhibition cards shall not exceed 7x 10 inches. fl. No exhibit shall be removed from the hall without consent of the Secretary. Prizes, Class. 1st 2nd 1 Collection of plants ia bloom. $10.00 $5.00 2 " " bulbous plants in bloom, accessories ad- missible 8.00 4.00 3 Fifty foliage and blooming plants 10.00 6.00 4 Six foliage or blooming plants exhibited by ama- teur 5.00 5 Specimen plant 3.00 H " blooming plant.. 6.00 7 Six blooming Lily plants (Harrisli or Longifloram) . . 6.00 3.00 S Display of Lily of the Val- ley 5.00 n " " Pansies 3.00 10 ■' " Violets 3.00 11 •• " bulbous flowers.. 5.00 12 Five vases ot carnat i o n blooms, 5 varieties, 25 in each vase 5.00 3.00 13 Vase of 50 white carnations. 2.00 14 " " 50 light pink 2.00 15 " " .W dark pink 2.00 16 " " 50 red 2.00 17 " " 50 variegated 2.00 18 " " 50 any other color. 2.00 10 four vases of roses, in 4 varieties. 25 in each vase. 10.00 20 Vase of 2.5 pink roses 4.00 21 " " 2.^1 white 4.00 22 " " 2.') red 4.00 23 " " 25 any other color. . 4.00 24 " " 25 American Beau- ties 15.00 25 Floral basket 12.00 8 00 2C' Vase of flowers arranged for effect 10.00 6.00 The spring flower show will be held in the Masonic Temple hall, where a successful show was held some years back. In addition to the regular ex- hibits, some of the most prominent florists will make up booths and ex- hibit attractions in floral art. Pro- fessor Dillwyn M. Hazlett has been engaged to give illustrated lectures, which fact alone should attract im- mense attention. Moreover, the com- mittee is still working hard; in fact, they realize that there will be little time for rest until after the show, and as this will be a show given by and for the upper set, it must present something worthy of the attention of those who are invited as well as cred- itable to the society under whose au- spices it is held. Entries or letters of ini'ormation should be addressed to the undersigned. OTTO G. KOENIG, Secretary. 258 H O R T I C U L T U R E March 2, 1907 ALABAMA STATE HORTICUL- TURAL SOCIETY. The fourth annual meeting of the Alabama State Horticultural Society convened February 6 at 11 o'clock at the New Exchange Hotel, and was marked by an unusually large attend- ance of members of the society and friends. The morning session was taken up with the address of welcome by Judge E. F. Baber, city recorder, who took the place of Mayor Teague on the pro- gramme; the annual address of Presi- dent W. F. Heikes; the report of R. S. Mackintosh, secretary of the society, and several fine papers and addresses by members of the society and mem- bers of the Montgomery Flower Grow- ers' Association on the subject of hor- ticulture and floriculture. In his address of welcome. Judge Baber said he had been commissioned by the mayor to extend to the mem- bers of the society and their friends, in the name of the mayor and citizens of Montgomery, a most hearty greet- ing and a cordial welcome to Ala- bama's capital city. He said it was an esteemed privilege which the city enjoyed to entertain a society which represents the sum total of the knowl- edge of the best and highest in every branch of horticulture and floriculture. To the address of welcome, Prof. J. F. Duggar, director of the agricultural station at Auburn, responded in a few words, saying it was well and fitting the annual meeting of the associatio.i be held at Montgomery at this time, as it was at this place the first regular meeting was held four years ago, and the meeting this year is designed to show by report and by increased mem- bership and large attendance that the organization has proven all its pro- moters hoped and expected. The address of President Heikes was comprehensive, touching on every branch of horticultural industry, giv- ing valuable information concerning the aims and objects of the organiza- tion and presenting useful and reliable facts and figures of practical and com- mercial value bearing upon the horti- tural and agricultural interests in the state. Miss E. C. Andrews gave an inter- esting and instructive address on "Na- tive Shrubs." Prof. Hugh N. Starnes of the Ex- periment Station of Georgia made an able address on "Street Shading." He advocated municipal control of trees planted for street shading in cities and towns. He said in the planting and cultivating of shade trees in cities there is a greater return for the small- est expenditure of time and money than it is possible to obtain in any other way, for after the trees have once been planted, nature steps in and finishes the work. He spoke of a number of cities remarkable for beau- tiful street shading, where the munici- pality have the matter in charge. From a practical and scientific stand- point, it is to the interest of -the city that the matter of planting trees for street shading should not be left to the individual. He gave a list of trees most satis- factory for street planting, including the elm, the willow oak and the water oak. These last, because of slow growth for the first fifteen years, are not commended for general use, and for that reason are not handled exten- sively by nurserymen. The European sycamore was also mentioned as good for street planting, as were the silver maple, the Carolina poplar for nar- row streets, the swamp chestnut oak as a shapely side tree, and for the ex- treme South the Magnolia grandiflora has no rival. There is no lack of ma- terial from which to draw in the mat- ter of tree planting, but local environ- ment must be the first and last con- sideration every time. He said he recognized it is a hard matter, even in this day of progress and advancement, to inaugurate inno- vations, but in the matter of street shading everything possible should be done to agitate the subject and get the work started, and it would be found the ends would justify the means. He dwelt at great length upon the actual process of planting trees and of pro- viding for the protection against boys and beasts. The report of the secretary, Prof. -Mackintosh, was read, showing the so- ciety in a strong condition financially, and having a considerable growth in membership during the past year. The discussion of subjects interest- ing to the horticulturist and the agri- culturalist were continued in the after- noon session. Papers were read by Prof. W. T. Clarke of Auburn on the "Relation of Entomology to the Horti- culture of the State;" by D. C. Turnip- seed of Flora on "Methods of Cultivat- ing Orchards;" on "Selection," by A. J. Miller of Evergreen, and on "Our Can- ning Factory," by R. W. Barnes of Selma. Of these papers, Mr. Turnipseed's was a treatment of the subject of planting orchards from a practical standpoint, and from his experience of the best means and methods of cul- tivation of an orchard. The paper of Professor Clarke of Auburn was a more scientific treat- ment of the same subject, in which he gave much information to those among his auditors who were inter- ested in the planting of orchards. In both papers the subjects of insect pests and diseases of trees and shrubs were treated exhaustively. Professor Dug- gar of Auburn made an interesting re- port of the committee appointed at the last meeting of the society for the in- vestigation of the subject of forestry in the State. AMERICAN ROSE SOCIETY. The executive committee of the American Rose Society have been favored with more prizes for the com- ing Washington Show, one of $25, for Killarney offered by ex-President Fred R. Newbold of Poughkeepsie and one of $25, for Uncle John by L. A. Noe of Madison, N. J. An addition to the schedule of the Washington Florists' Club is a prize of $25 for a group of decorative plants covering at least one hundred square feet of floor space, offered by Wm. H. Ernest of Washington. A special report of the Society's do- ings, with the Constitution and By- laws and a chapter on Garden Roses, of much interest to amateur growers embraced therein has been prepared, and the booklet is being mailed to all members of the Society, also a number of them to the general public. BENJAMIN HAMMOND, Sec'y. TORONTO GARDENERS' AND FLORISTS' ASSOCIATION. At the regular meeting held Feb. 19 a large number of members were pres- ent, with A. Houle, the first vice-presi- dent, in the chair. T. Martin present- ed the report of his committee, who managed the hall at the recent carna- tion exhibition, and the secretary read a letter from the New York Florists' Club, tendering a hearty vote of thanks for the courtesies rendered its members while on their visit to this city; also one from J. Austin Shaw, expressing similar sentiments. The secretary brought up the pro- test of the F. R. Pierson Co., and af- ter a lot of discussion was instructed to procure for the March meeting sam- ples of Excelsior and Dark Pink Bp.- chantress, and the committee will then try to arrive at a definite decision. Mr. E. Graham gave the members a very interesting half-hour talk on chrysanthemum growing, treating mostly of exhibition blooms, which he himself is very successful with. Mr. F. Goode read a paper on the culture of grapes under glass, commer- cially, and predicted that the time was not far distant when it would be car- ried on on a very large scale in this vicinity to supply the fast increasing demand, and stated that at fifty cents per pound as an average, there was money in it. His paper was most thorough, and was much enjoyed by those present, a number of the mem- bers taking part in the discussion which followed. A hearty vote of thanks was tendered both gentlemen for their papers. The next regular meeting, March 19, will be a social and ladies' night. MADISON, WIS., HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY. The Madison Horticultural Society, through its secretary, Emil T. Mische, offers the people of the city young plants for garden adornment free to those who pay the annual membership fee of $1.00. It has been arranged that later in the season the daily papers are to print a series of articles pre- pared by experienced people, telling how to prepare the ground for plant- ing, how to plant and how to care for the plants, also a series of illustrated articles showing the improvement pos- sible by the use of these plants, and In the summer a public exhibition will be held in aflSliation with the State Horticultural Society, where special prizes will be awarded for flowers grown on the plants distributed this spring. Prizes for improvement of grounds are also contemplated, for which classes have been designated as follows: 1. Greatest improvement of home estate, city lot size. 2. Most beautiful home, city lot size. 3. Most beautiful city block. 4. Most beauti- ful street. 5. Most meritorious im- provement of any sort. Full specifica- tions of the points to be considered in making awards in each class are given in the schedule copies of which may be had on application to Secretary E. T. Mische, City Hall, Madison, Wis. There are four different collections of plants, either of which may be select- ed by the applicant, each containing about one hundred plants of such things as asters, calendulas, mari- golds, nasturtiums, zinnias, morning glories, cannas. dahlias, gladioli, del- phiniums, gaillardias. etc. March 2, 1907 HORTICULTURE 259 ANNUAL DINNER OF THE NEW YORK FLORISTS' CLUB. This annually recurring event took place at the Hotel St. Denis on Satur- day night, February 24, according to established usage. Be it Imown that Saturday night is always selected be- cause the next day is Sunday and after such a strenuous affair as the New York dinner a day of rest is expedient. The attendance was upwards of fifty and the chair was acceptably filled by president Totty and Patrick O'Mara was toastmaster. The decorations of the room were most elegant, among the donations for this purpose being orchids and orchid bouttoniers from Lager & Hurrell, Alma Ward carna- tions from C. W. Ward, Welcome from Dailledouze Bros., Winsor in large quantity from F. R. Pierson Company and daffodils from John Young, Ex- president Walter F. Sheridan intro- duced toastmaster O'Mara after the substantial repast had been put out of sight. Mr. O'Mara's address was in that gentleman's best form, touching on the fine phases of the horticul- turists' ■ profession and counseling loyalty to the Club and to the National Society. In calling upon president Totty to speak for the club the toast- master paid a fine tribute to that gen- tleman. Mr. Totty spoke briefly pledg- ing his best efforts to the interests of ihe organization and its members. The toast to the S. A. F. was re- sponded to by J. C. Vaughan, one of the ex-presidents of that society. He dilated on the wonderful development of the cut flower industry during the past twenty years and urged that an active interest be taken by New York florists in the National flower show projected for next year in Chicago. "Estate development and the private gardeners" was the topic next in or- der, responded to by Harry Turner who told of the great possibilities in garden development backed by un- limited funds and merited confidence in the gardener. The star speaker of the evening, senator James F. Minturn of New Jersey, was then introduced and made a most delightful address, replete with wit, sentiment and poetic historical lore. He characterized agriculture as the basis of the strength of the nation and enlarged on the delight of rural life, the attractions and beneficial in- fluences of the suburban or country home, and the revivifying power of a life close to nature. The effect was in- spiring and at the close the eloquent speaker was accorded a rising vote of thanks amid vociferous cheering. Later in the evening he held an in- formal reception each guest being pre- sented to him in turn by his friend Mr. O'Mara. Other topics and the speakers who discoursed wittily and instructively on them were as follows: Memories of the Florists' Club, by Walter F. Sheridan; The Work of the Horticultural Ex- plorer, by John E. Lager; Exhibitions as Educators, by John Birnie; The Horticultural Press, by S. S. Butter- field, and The Ladies, by J. Austin Shaw. Votes of thanks were accorded to the toastmaster and the donors of flowers. During the session music was discussed by a line orchestra and there were songs by Mr. Wade, stories by Jack McDonald, Scotch songs in the vernacular by John Birnie and Robert E. Berry and a German song in New Jersey style by R. M. Schultz. It was after 1 A, M. when the party broke up, all satisfied that the N. Y. club never had a more glorious time. DOBBS FERRY HORTICULTURAL ASSOCIATION. The regular meeting of this associa- tion was held in their room in Odd Fellows' Hal! on February 23, Robert Boreham in the chair. The prizes for the best display of cut flowers were awarded to J. Bradley, gardener to H. Sidenburg, Hastings-on-Hudson, Claude Wilson, Dobbs Ferry, second. H. Kastberg, gardener to the Misses Mas- ters also staged a fine collection and was awarded a cultural certificate for some very fine seedling amaryllises. H Keiling, gardener to Mr. S. McComb, was awarded a cultural certificate for some of the finest roses it has been our pleasure to see. This proved to be one of the finest displays of cut flowers the association has had. Messrs. Jas. T. Scott, S. Bradley and W. Preston were the judges. Mr. J. Bradley read a paper on the culture of cyclamens and was accorded a hearty vote of thanks. He staged some blooms of a handsome double flowered cyclamen. Jas. T. Scott told of the different methods used in the treatment of cyclamens which he had seen in his travels through the country and was very interesting and instruc- tive. Foliage plants in not larger than 8 in. pots are the special subjects for the next exhibition. ELBERON HORTICULTURAL SO- CIETY. The regular meeting of this society was held on February ISth with presi- dent Robertson in the chair and a large attendance. James Kennedy, superintendent for G. W. Young read a very interesting and instructive paper on outdoor roses. The exhibition table was covered with cut flowers, and it was conceded by all that it was the finest display of flowers that has yet been staged at the meetings. The exhibitors were P. Murray with vase of freesia. Purity; W. D. Robertson, gardenias; A. Bauer, stocks. Beauty of Nice and Carnation Victory; A. Greib, violets Princess of Wales; H. Wood callas; F. Dettlinger, California violets; J. Kennedy, tulips Pottebaker yellow; E. Petzel, white carnations and W. Swain collection of cut flowers. W. Kennedy of Redbank showed a vase of a seedling carnation. ROSE NIGHT AT PHILADELPHIA. Mr. P. Joseph Lynch, secretary and treasurer of the Dingee and Conard Company. West Grove, Pa., will deliver a paper on "Rose Plants by Mail" at the next regular meeting of the Florists' Club of Philadelphia, to be held Tuesday evening, March 5, 1907, and in connection therewith it was de- cided to invite an exhibition of rose novelties on same evening. Those having meritorious novelties, it it is not possible to bring them personally, will please send them by express pre- paid, care of Mr. David Rust, Horti- cultural Hall, Broad street, Philadel- phia, time enough so that they will be sure to reach their destination before the meeting is called to order, so as to give all those interested ample oppor- tunity to examine same thoroughly. EDWIN LONSDALE. ILLINOIS STATE FLORISTS' AS- SOCIATION. The second annual convention of this body took place at Bloomington on February 19th and 20th, about seventy-five members being in attend- ance. President J. F. Ammann called the meeting to order at 3 p. m. AVednesday, and H. H. Green made the address of welcome to the visitors. W. N. Rudd responded telling briefly of the enormous growth of the flower trade in recent years. The president's address followed. It was a business- like paper and was well received. In the evening a banquet was ten- dered the Association by the Bloom- ington Florists' Club. W. N. Rudd acted as toastmaster. Addresses were made as follows; The State Society and Its Object— S. E. Beal, Urbana. Our Hoosier Neighbors — J. D. Car- mody, Evansville, Ind. The Sunny Side of the Florist's Business — Edward GuUett, Lincoln. Trials of a Retailer— Albert T. Hey, Springfield. Why Isn't a Florist as Good as Any Other Man — P. J. Foley, Chicago. Florists' Clubs — P. J. Hauswirth, Chicago. At the session on Wednesday morn- ing an interesting and instructive pro- gram was presented. Prof. A. C. Beal, of the University of Illinois, spoke of the work in floriculture at the univer- sity. H. Hasselbing, of the University of Chicago, spoke on "The Effect of Light and Shade on Plants." W. N. Rudd told of some of the things that he had seen at the carnation show in Toronto, after which Prof. Blair, of the University of Illinois, spoke of the florist trade in Illinois and gave some figures as to its extent. Ofllcers were elected as follows: President, Albert T. Hey, Springfield; secretary, A. C. Beal, University of Illinois; treasurer, George A. Kuhl, Pekin; first vice-president, J. F. Ammann, Edwardsville; second do., Wilbur Gullett, Lincoln; third do., Charles Loveridge, Peoria; fourth do., William Heinl, Jacksonville; fifth do., August Poehlmann, Morton Grove; sixth do., H. Hasselbing, Chicago; seventh do., Dr. A. S. Halstead, Belle- ville. The meeting was closed with an ad- dress by the president, in which he reviewed the present meeting and told of some of the things which he ex- pected the association to accomplish in the future. Resolutions of sympathy were passed for the death of the first president of the association, the late James Hartshorne of Joliet. J. D. Carmody, of Evansville, Ind., was made an honorary member of the asso- ciation. The next meeting will be held in Springfield. The exhibition in connection with the meeting was also a great success. One of the most notable features was the large attendance during the even- ing when the show was open to the public, the hall being packed with people most of the time and the inter- est manifest in the florists' material being remarkable. The exhibits of cut flowers were exceptionally fine. Those who had exhibits were as follows: Supplies — Bombay reed Manufactur- ing Company, Columbia, S. C. ; Foley Manufacturing Company, Chicago; Hummel & Downing, Milwaukee; M. Rice & Co., Philadelphia; A. L. Ran- 260 HORTICUI^TURE March 1907 VICTORY HAS MADE GOOD Place your orders earty for rooted cuttings. Prices $6 per lOO, $50.00 per lOOO. DISCOUNT FOR CASH WITH ORDER CUTTMAN & WEBER The Wholesale Florist Grower of New York Lynbrook, L.L.N.t. 43 W. 28 St., dall, Chicago; E. F. Winterson Co., Chicago: lona Pottery Company, lona, Mich.; J. W. Sefton Manufacturing Company, Chicago: Vaughan Seed Store, Chicago; George A. Kuhl, Pelvin; George Keller & Son, Chicago: A. Dietsch Co., Cliicago; George M. Gar- land Co., Des Plaines; the Advance Co., Richmond. Ind. Cut flowers — Peter Reinberg, Chi- cago; Bassett & Washburn, Hinsdale; B. K. & B. Floral Co., Richmond, Ind.; E. G. Hill Co., Richmond, Ind.; W. H. Gullett & Sons, Lincoln: El Paso Carnation Co., El Paso; Henry Baer, Peoria; John E. Haines, Bethlehelm, Pa.; Swan Peterson Co., Gibson City; F. Dorner & Sons, Lafayette, Ind.; Chicago Carnation Co.. Joliet; Bauer & Smith, Indianapolis, Ind.; Brant & Noe, Chicago. NASSAU COUNTY HORTICUL- TURAL SOCIETY. There was a large attendance of members at the monthly meeting on February 2;^, and seven new names were nominated for active membership. The special prize for twelve carnations arranged for effect was won by Valen- tine Cleves. In the "point" compe- tition Wm. Eccles received 85 with Lawson carnation. Thos. Harrison 84 with Phrenix Roebelini, A. MacKenzie 84 with mignonette, A. Jarache 79 with lily of the valley and H. Metz 76 with double violets. Felix Mense was awarded the Society's certificate tor Princess of Wales violet. A large col- lection of carnations was staged by Chas. Bertanzel for which he received honorable mention. A. Jarache gave an interesting talk on PhTnix Roebelini. F. R. Pierson Co. of Tarrytown have offered a $25.00 silver cup for best 25 Winsor carna- tions to be competed for at the coming fall exhibition. J. Ingram, S. J. Tre- pess and J. Everitt are the judges at the monthly exhibition. DETROIT FLORIST CLUB. This club for once abstained from its learned discussions and devoted meeting night to a social and dance. Thanks to the efficiency of the enter- tainment committee, whose general is Wm. B. Brown, the affair was a great success and immensely enjoyed by all. Music, recitations, card playing and dancing kept old and young until long past midnight. CLUB AND SOCIETY NOTES. Mrs. H. B. Fullerton gave an illus- trated lecture on "Beauty and Utility in the Home Plot" before the Ameri- can Institute of New York on Febru- ary 27 J. Ivera Donlan entertained the Tarrytown (N. Y.) Horticultural So- ciety on Tuesday evening, February 2G, with a talk on the artistic arrange- ment of flowers and plants. The Tri-City Florists' Association met with Wm. Knees of Moline, la., on February 14. After a discussion on the care of hot beds, Messrs. Arp of Davenport, Steep of Rock Island and Knees of Moline were appointed a committee to arrange for the annual banquet in March. The next regular monthly meeting of the Washington Florists' Club and their annua! election of officers takes place on March 5th, at 8 P. M., at Glides' Hall, 1214 T St., N. W., where we will be very glad to see any of our out of town brother tradesmen who happen to be in Washington at that time. The Western Horticultural Society held a meeting at Winnipeg, Man., on February 12. with interesting papers and discussions. The attend- ance was small but it is hoped by working through the schools an inter- est in horticulture may be developed and maintained. The lectures at Horticultural Hall, Boston, for the remainder of the sea- son will be "Planting for Streets and Waysides," by J. A. Pettigrew, on March 2; "Some Bacterial Diseases of Plants, Their Nature and Treatment," by Prof. H. H. Whetzel, on March 9; "Gardens of Italy," by J. K. M. L. Farquhar, on March 30. A committee of the Illinois Florists' Association composed of J. F. Am- mann, P. J. Hauswirth and J. C. Vaughan, and Prof. A. C. Beal were in Springfield recently in the interests of a bill calling for an appropriation of $10,000 for the investigation of insects and diseases affecting hothouse plants, at the experiment station. OBITUARY. Ferdinand Tschupp. Ferdinand Tschupp died at his resi- dence in North Bergen, N. J., on Febru- ary 24, aged 66 years. Mr. Tschupp was born in Alsace (Germany). On first coming to this country, in 1863, he worked for his brother, the late .John Tschupp of Weavertown Road. West Hoboken, for about one year, after which he spent about four years in the employ of Mr. Hauser, an old- time florist on Third Avenue, New York. He then went to North Bergen and started in business for himself, at first in a small way, adding to his place as his means increased and mak- ing a pronounced success from the be- ginning. He acquired extensive real estate interests in his adopted town where he was prominent in Masonic circles and served as treasurer of Palisades Lodge for the past fourteen years. His specialty was hybrid per- petual roses and his Jacq's grown in the old-fashioned way have enjoyed a wide reputation in New York markets. Mr. Tschupp is universally spoken of as one of the most conscientious, in- dustrious, and unassuming men con- nected with the horticultural profes- sion, a man of highest integrity, a reliable friend, ana a good father to his family. He leaves a wife and six children — three sons and three daugh- ters— all married except two. Charles Zarembo. Charles Zarembo, aged 68 years, for many years a resident of Church Lane. New Durham, North Bergen, died sud- denly on February 18. He had been about the house when he was sudden- ly attacked and expired before a doc- tor arrived. While his death was un- expected, he had been under the care of a physician for heart trouble for some time. The funeral took place on Thursday, February 21. Mr. Zarembo was a Russian by birth. He was en- gaged in the florist business in Church Lane for 35 years, his specialty being chrysanthemums and geraniums. C. F. W. Gentemann. C. F. W. Gentemann of Quincy, 111., died on February 16 at Miami, Pla., where he has been accustomed to pass his winters for his health. Mr. Gente- mann was born in Germany on March 15, 1837, and has resided in Quincy since 1852. He established there a suc- cessful business which he turned ovef to his sons Herman and Philip, and daughter Minnie, five years ago. Be- sides these another daughter and his wife survive him. Mr. Gentemann has been a member of the Society of American Florists for many years. Other Deaths. J. C. Good of Tiffin, 0., died on January 29 at the age of 57. The wife of W. P. Peirce of New Bedford, Mass., died on February 25. John Casey, for the last 25 years gardener for the late A. J. Cassatt, died at Haverford, Pa., on February 21, aged 70. Wm. A. Bruce formerly employed in the seed store of Peter Henderson & Co.. and with J. M. Thorburn & Co., died in Jersey City, N. J., on Febru- ary 12. Mrs. Nicholson, wife of W. R. Nicholson of Fraraingham, Mass., died on February IS. The marriage of these young people took place only about a year ago and much sympathy is felt tor Mr. Nicholson in his sad bereave- ment. A CORRECTION. Several communications in this is- sue which have the appearance of being somewhat tardy are so because they failed to connect with last week's issue which went to press one day ahead of regular time on account of the holiday, February 22. One result of the unavoidable haste thus caused was a number of inaccuracies which escaped the proofreader's eve. includ- ing a misplaced signature whereby the excellent notes on rose propagation were wrongly credited to J. P. John- ston instead of to their author. J. E. Simpson. March 2, 1907 HORTICULTURE 261 Nature's Two Unique and ViondeHul "New Creations" in Busii Limas! Nature has surely surpassed herself! In a single season she has outstripped all efforts of man. In fact, such distinct new types have never even been dreamed of before. Look at the illustrations shown of the Burpee-Lmproved and Fordhook Bush Limas, recall to mind the largest and best pods of Lima Beans you have ever seen, and you must agree with us that this is a most remarkable find To learn just what they really are and how they were discovered, kindly %\.\xA^ pages jc to i§ ^/ The Farm Annual for 1907. These two most unique new Bush Limas will be worth many thousands of dollars annually to the gardeners of America. They are undoubtedly the "Greatest Novelties of the Ase." The Burpee-Improved :!NeJcre£ tion." The pods are truly enormous in size, borne in great abundance upon bushes two and one-half feet high by two feet across. The beans are both larger and thicker than those of the popular Burpee's Bush Lima or any strain of the large White Pole Lima. Fordhook Bush Lima Xti. Nothing like it has ever been secu beiore. It IS the first and only stiffly erect Bush form of the fat "Potato Lima." Both pods and beans are twice the size of Direr' s and more than half again as large as the Challenger Pole Lima. $1115.00 in Cash Prizes for 1907 With one prize of $150.00, several of $5. (.00 each, we will piy a total of $1115 00 on these Two New Bush Limas. For p irticulars, see page 28 and page igg of Burpee's Farm Annual FOR 1907. These Bush Limas lZ^T;:lLl^. Each packet contains twelve perfect hand-picked beans. Per pkt. 25 cts — less the discount of one third on Retail Packets, — making 3 pkts. for 50 cts.; 6 pkts. for $1.00, or NEW "FORDHOOK" BUSH $2.00 per dozcn pkts., postpaid and assorted LIMA,— Life-Size Pod. j^g desired. BURPEE'S FARM ANNUAL FOR 1907 L';%^/c{''c"a.l7' The ^^SiUnt Sa/esnian^^ of the world's largest mail order seed trade. An Elegant New Book of 200 pages with hundreds of illu<;'rations from photographs, it tells only the plain truth about the very best SEEDS THAT GROW. It describes Grand Novelties in Flowers and Vegetables, of unusual importance which cannot be obtained ■ Isewhere. If interested, write to day, — namt HORTICUL- TURE,— and the book is yours. BURPEE'S NEW "BLUE LIST " Most complete of all wholesale catalogs of seeds, gives Special Prices to Florists and Market Gardens rs. If you have not received a copy, Write To=day. With our us"al discount of 33 Jj % on Retail Packets, Florists and Market Gardeners (who order entir.') can cbtain These Two New Bush Limas at the rate of any 3 pkts. for 50 cts.; 6 pkts. for $1.00; or 12 pkts. for $2.00, assorted as desired, ai^d sent by mail, pustpaid. BUIU'lJE-IMPROVED BUSH LIMA,— Life-size Pod. W. ATLEE BURPEE & CO.. SSa. Philadelphia. Pa 262 HORTICULTURE March 2, 1907 SEED TRADE The Canners' Convention of 1907 has passed into history, and in point of attendance— fully 2500 persons in- cluding ladies being present — the ma- chinery and other exhibits, also the social and entertainment features, it easily surpasses any previous con- vention. Each succeeding convention seems to excel the preceding one and it is not safe to say -when the limit will be reached, though several times during the past week prominent members of the canners and machinery men's as- sociation were heard to say it was becoming so large as to be unwieldly. It has not got out of hand yet, how- ever, as the excellent management of the one just closed amply demon- strates. But for one unfortunate in- cident just at the close which may be passed over without further comment, everything was worked out smoothly according to program, and the local committee which had immediate charge deserve generous praise. Dr. Wiley, chief of the bureau of chemistry of the Department of Agri- culture, and designated by Sec'y Wil- son as head of the commission ap- pointed by him to supervise enforce- ment of the national pure food law, was present as a guest of the conven- tion, and discussed in a clear and en- tertaining manner, the regulations worked out by his committee. The Dr. had an attentive and interested audience, and was deeply gratified to find the packers as a body so ready and willing to co-operate with him. It certainly is pleasing to note the readi- ness and in fact the eagerness of the leading packers to comply with the re- quirements of this law. All express warm approval of its principles, even though they may criticize some of Its details because they consider them unworkable. However, when all par- ties approach a question in a spirit of honesty and fairness, there is seldom a failure to reach an agreement mutually satisfactory. An informal vote as to the place for the next convention was taken, and Denver received the largest number of votes. This Is simply a straw how- ever, and does not necessarily mean that Denver will be chosen. ASTER SEED This should be sown now to insure good stocky plants. The seed we offer has been gathered from specimen very double blooms. We offer two good ones for the florist. TRUFFAUT'S PEONY FLOWERED ASTER Tr^de Pkt. Oz. Crimson $0.30 $1.50 Light Blue 30 1.50 Pink 30 150 Purple Violet 30 1.50 White .30 1.50 nixed .30 1.25 SEMPLE'S BRANCHING ASTER Trade Pkt. O2. Lavender $030 Rose Pink 30 f t 2 .!5 20 OO King Humbert. 4 ft. . . .12 $2, 15 00 Full descriptions of above and fifty other varieties of Caniias mailed free. ELEPHANT EARS ( Caladium Esculentum ) All sound and with eyes. 6 — 8 Inches in Circumference . 1 50 10 00 8 — 10 ■' " " . , 3 50 30 CO 10 — 12 " " " . . 5 .10 .50 00 12 •' and up ■■ .. 10 00 90 00 ARTHUR T.BODDINGTON 342 W. Mth St., New York In writing advertisers, mention Horticulture C. G, MORSE & GO. 171-173 Way St.. SAN FRANCISCO, GAL. The I argcst S^'ed Grower* on the Pacific Coa^t for 1907. Quite a striking publication, opening lengthways, album style, covers well done in halt tone and de- scriptive matter interesting. Livingston Seed Co., Columbus, O. — Annual Book of Seeds, Plants and Bulbs. A very comprehensive cata- logue, with colored cover illustrations and plenty ot pictures. Also Wholesale Price List of "True Blue" Seeds. March 2, 1907 HORTICULTURE 26S •25 •=5 • 35 Johnson's High Grade ASTERS From the Leading American and European specialists Trade Queen of the Harket, Packet Separate < olors $0.20 Choi- e mixtd 15 Semple's Late Branching, Separate colors .ao Choice " ixed 20 Ostrich Plume, Separate colors Choice mixed Victoria, Separate color:- Choice mixed Peony Perfection, Separate colors Choice mixed Mlgnon, Pure white Choice mixed Hohenzollern, cnorm ub flowers. Separate CMlors Choice mixed Comet, Separate colors Chnice mixed Daybreak, shell pink, Purity, sn w white. New Wonder, white, the earliest of JOHNSON SEED COMPANY 217 MARKET ST.. PHILADELPHIA. PA. Herbert W. Johnson, of the late firm of Johnson & Stokes. President. GLADIOLI Beautifully illustrated catalog, colored plate, etc., describing Qroff's Hybrids, Named Novel- ties of rare beauty, Mixtures and Collections to color and fine Mixtures of all colors. Write for it. ARTHUR COWEE Gladiolus Specialist MEADOWVALE FARM, BERLIN. N. Y. ■25 •25 .30 .30 Per Oz. $0.60 ■ SO •75 .60 1.50 1.25 '■75 1.50 1.50 1.25 1.50 1.25 ■ ■25 i^oo 1.50 1.25 2.00 2.00 2.00 W.&D. SPECIALTIES tor FORGING Mignonette. "New York Market." Sweet Peas, "True," Christmas Flowering, (pink and A-hite) Tomato, "The Don," "Stir- ling Castle." Mnshroom Spawn, "Eng- lish" and "Pure Culture.'' Send for 1907 Catalogue. U/oohar £ Pnn Seed Merchants & Growers nCBDcl a UOllj IMChambersSt.NewVork Grey's Highest Grade of Tested Seeds= Send for Catalogue THOMAS J. GREY & GO. 32 & 33 So. Market St., BOSTON BRIDGEMAN'S SEED WAREHOUSE RICKARDS BROS. Props. 37 East igth St., NEW YORK CITY GLADIOLI Let us help you grow them. Leaflet free. B. HAMMOND TRACY CEDAR ACRES, WENHAM, MASS. NOTHING LIKE IT FOR BOBDER PURPOSES BEGONIA VERNON Milted Trade Packet, 25c. Oz. $2.00 Asters i^)iieen of the marlcet, mixed . per oz. r»Oc Asparagus Plumosus Nanus 1000 seeds .S4-50 Sprengeri . . . . 1000 seeds 75^ Bellis Perennis, d .uole . . , trade pkt 2.'>c Candytuft Empress .... per oz. 'JOc Centaurea Gymnocarpa . . . . per oz. 35c Golden Feather, dw.iri selected . per oz. 40c Lobelia. Crystal Palace Compacta, true, trade pkt. 25c. Petunia Qrandiflora, extra choice single mixed, tr.-ide pkt., iSl.dO. Petunia Qrandiflora, superb fringed mixed, trade pkt , .SI 00. Phlox, choice mixed per oz. 40c Dwarf peroz. .S\25 Salvia Bonfire per oz. $2 50 Stocks, Ten Week, dwarf, large flowering, mixed trade pkt 25c Verbena Mammoth white . . trade pkt. 1.5c *' '* scarlet . . trade pkt. IQc STERILIZED SHEEP MANURE Grand Natural Stimulant for Vegetation 100 lb. $1.2S ; half tons $11 ; tons $20 WM. ELLIOTT & SONS 20I FULTON ST., NEW YORK BRECK'S HIGH GRADE FLOWER AND VEGETABLE SEED FRESH STOCKS for the Florist, Market Gar- dener and Farmer. Catalogues on application Joseph Breck & Sons Corp. 47-54 NO. MARKET ST., BOSTON, MASS RAWSON'S HIGH GRADE SEEDS for the most critical GARDENER, FARMER or FLORIST Catalogues mailed free W. W. RAWSON &. CO. 5 Union St., BOSTON. MASS. AULIFLOWER S^ A B B A G E ^D G HJALMAR HARTMANN & CO., 12 Stormsade, COPENHAGEN, DENMARK. NEW STOCKS FLOWER SEEDS for FLOPISTS Wholesale Catalogue Ready, Fend for it today. But first read our advertisement on page 105 in the Hor- ticulture for January 26th, 1907. It is worth reading, James Vick's Sons, Seedsmen. Rochester, N. Y. Look through the Buyers' Directory and Ready Reference Guide. You will find some good offers there also. "pure unleached hardwcod ashes Nature's plant food. 1 he best fertilizer to build up the land. You get the best in the Joynt brand. Write for prices to JOHN JOYNT, Lucknow. Ontario, Canada. PULVERIZED SHEEP MANURE Direct from ranches in ttie West. We have on hand for immediate delivery a large supply of exceptionally fine quality. For the Lawn, The Greenhouse, For the Herbaceous Garden, For the Flower Garden, For the Vegetable Garden, Use Purity Brand Sheep Manure. PRICE. Ton, $40.00; half ton, $20.(0; 500 lbs., 10.00; 100 lbs., $2.50. R.&J.FARQUHAR&CO., 6 and 7 So. Market St., BOSTON. ... OUR ... Wholesale Catalogue for floristsand market gardener? is now ready and will be sent free to all who ask fir it. NEW CROP flower seed< are mostly all on hand now and we are prepard to fill orders promptly. We tiandie only the h ghest grade seeds. Com- pare our prices before ordering elsewhere. Cold Storage Lily of the Valley Pips. Best possible grade. looo in case a $12.00 per 1000. J. M.THORBURN & CO. 33 Barclay St., tlirougl) to 38 Park Plact NEW YORK TomatoTlants Ready for Planting from 3 1-2 In. pots GOMETand HOLMES' INVINCIBLE $S.OO per WO William W. Edgar Go. WAVERLEY, MASS. Comet Tomato Those who force tomatoes shonld five ■' Comet " a trial. This variety has been the talk of gardeners around Boston the past season. Those who have seen it growiBg de- clare there's nothing to compare witJi it. Seed, $5.00 per oz. Trade packet $1.00. WILLIAM SIM, CliftondAle, Mau. 264 HORTICULTURE March 2, 190T 9^ijM^m^tj%^m^i.»9j'9^ MARE A GORGEOUS I have the finest lot of trained Easter Ramblers in the coiintrv and am now booking orders for their delivery at proper time. Crimson Ramblers in bush form, $2 to $3 each. Baskets, $=.';o to $12. Chairs $8 to j>i2. Crowns, $5 to $is Cro-scs, Pyramids, Umbrella, Automobile, Bicycle, etc. at correspond- ing prices. Dorothy Perkins Ramblers in similar styles; also Lady Gay Ramblers, .$3 to .$5 each. Baby Ramblers, $6 to $9 per doz. AZALEAS. ERICAS, GENISTAS On these specialties I have no superior. Azaleas aie superb this year and the proportion of llie popular but scarce pyramidal f rm is large. Quotatiors by dozen or hundred lots. We have the Firefly and Chas EnKe in quantity. Ericas, PersoUita Alba. Cupressina, Cavendishii and Transluscens, are splendid and every up-to-date florist should have them. Hydrangeas, Oranges. Tulips. Boronias, Gardenias. Cyclamens, Daisies and a host of other desrr..bic things. Write for prices. ANTOH SCHULTHEIS, College Point, Mew York « EASTER STOCK HYDRANGEAS EASTER LILIES AZALEAS, 50c. to ^7.50 GLADSTONE SPIREAS RAMBLER ROSES HERMOSA ROSES TULIPS, (in pans) HYACINTHS, (in pans) DEUTZIAS RHODODENDRONS, etc. WILLIAM C. SMITH 61st and Market Street, PHILA. 4®" Market Street cars lake you direct to our djor. Mention Horticul- ture when you write. Azaleas for Easter From 50c. to $5 in all colors Also a fine lot of Palms in all sizes, such as Kentias, Arecas. Latanias, Phoenix and Cocos. Pandanus Veitctiii and utilis, Cro- tons. Dracaenas, Nepenthes, Arallas, Araucarias, Aspidistras, Ferns suitable for dishes, in lead ng varieties. Cibotium Schledei from $i.ooto $3 CO each. Wholesale Price List on application. A. LEUTHY & CO., Importers and Exporters, Growers and Dealers, Perkins St. NurserieN, Roslindale, BOSTON, MASS. ARAUCARIA COMPACTA R08USTA, nave only fine plants; 6 to 7 in, pots, 20 to 30 in. high, 4 to 5 years old, 3, 4, 5 tiers, $1.50, $1.75, .$200 each. A. EXCEL3A QLAUCA, 6 in., $1.00, $-.25; 7 In. specimens, finest in the world, $2, $2.50, $3 each. KENTIA FORSTERIANA, 6 in., 25 to 40 in. high, 75c, $1, $1.25 each; 7 in., made up, $1.75, $2 each. SCOTTII FERNS, 8 in., as big as a washtub, $1.15, $1.50, worth $3; 55iin., 40c.; 6 in., 50c. BOSTON FERNS, 6 in., 50c. Cash with order. Goods travel at purchaser's risk. GODFREY ASCHMANN, Wholesale Grower and Importer of Pot Plants 1012 Ontario St., PHILADELPHIA PA. WHITMAN! 2 1-4 inch, $10 per I OO BOSTONS 2 1-4 Inch, $3.00 per lOO \K H. BARROWS & SON WhItman.Masi. I AZALEAS FOR EASTER? Now is the time to get Azaleas. Our plants are shapely and well budded. We offer the following yarieties: rime. Van der Cruyssen, Deutsche Perle, Hme. C. Van Langen= hove, Vervaeneana, Empress of India, Bernhard Ardrea Alba, Helen Thielman, and Simon Mardner. A fair iiroportion only of Mine. Van der Criiyssen and white sorts supplied with each order. Prices, (f.o.b. New York): 10 to 12 inch heads, $6 00 per doz., .J45.00 per 100: 12 to 14 inch heads, .$7,011 per doz , ibrt.m per 100; 14 to IG inch heads, $10.00 per doz., 97500 per 100. ^ PETER HENDERSON k CO., 35-37 Cortlandt St., New York •'«YO'*'*'«, Schroderae; Dendrobiums Noi ile, Wardinum, Phalasnopsis ; Vandas Cceriilea, Kim- balliana; Oncidium Vancosum ; La^lias Anceps, Au- tumnalis, Albida. Write /or /•rices on izdovf. CARRILLO iL BALDWIN. SECAUCUS, N. J. lniporta1ion^l907 ORCHIDS Save money and get our quotations on Cattleya labiata, Triarge, Percivaliana, Mossise, Men- delli, Schroederfe. JULIUS ROEHRS CO. Largest Orchid growers and Importera in U. S. RUTHERFORD, N. J. ORCHIDS Largest Importers, Exporters^ Growers and IIi/t}ridists in the World Sander, 8t. Albans, England and 235 Broadway, Room I NEW YORK CITY ORCHIDS," ORCHIDS Arrived in exceptionally fine condition the following ORCHIDS: LAELIA PURPURATA, CATTLEYA HARRISONIAE,C. INTERMEDIA, C.TRIANAE, C. LEOPOLDIl and many more Write lor Prices LAGER & HURREIL, SUMMIT, N. J. irect from the Collectors For Spring and Summer Delivery We are giving quotations upon our enti'C list o South American, Philippine and East Indian Orchids. Cheicest varieties of Cattleyas, Odontoglossums, Pi- lumna, Cypreped iim, Phalaenopsis, D< ndrot iiims aod Vandds. Among them ihe very rare Vanda Sanderi- ana for delivery June or luly. A. HELD, M-19 William St .NewYork Orchids for Spring Delivery Cattleyas, Laelins. Oncidium, etc. Write for price list. Firest quality of Peat and Moss and Orchid Crass on the market. Give me a trial order. Joseplx A., AJ^iad^ 191 Valley Road. West Orange, N.J. March 2, 1907 HORTICULTURE 265 DREER'S SELECT DAHLIAS VARIETIES SPECIALLY SUITED FOR CUT FLOWERS Strong: dormant fleld roots, grown at our own Nurseries where every precaution has been taken in the handling, and our customers may depend on receiving stcck absolutely iiue to name Per doz. Per loo A D. Livoiii, (Quilled). Pink $i oo £800 Aegir, (Ca«:tus). Warm cardinal red i 00 A tliiiiral Dewey (Decorative) Rich t- rcnch Puiple i 00 Aunt Chl«»e, (Cactus) Rich black maroon . . - - i 00 Baron Schroedrr, (Decorative) Purple with bluish shadings i 00 Catherine I>aer, (Decoraiive). The favorite New- port led I 00 Clifford W- l^ruton, (Decorative). Bright yellow . i 00 Countess of Lonsdale, (Cactus). Pleasing salmon, i 50 Kva, (C -ctus). Meduim sized, pure white 250 li^arl of Pembroke. (Caclu^). Rch plum color.... 100 Fire-rain, (Decorative) New brilliant red 3 00 Florudora, (Cactus) Blood red 2 50 Florence N, stredwiok, (Cactus.). A grand white 2 50 Flora, (Cactus). The ideal white 4 00 F rut t-, (Cactus). Soft rose pink, i-assing to cream center 2 50 Gigantea, (Giant) An immense creamy white 250 Gorelinde, (Cactus) Finest yellow 2 50 Grand Duke Alexis, (Qui led) Standard ivory white i 50 Hohenzollern, (Cactuss) Bronzy orange too Keyne's White. (Cactus). Free flowering white t 00 Kriemhilde, (Cactus). Soft pink i 50 Lyndhnrst, (Decorative). Brilliant red 100 I^enau, (Cactus). Coral red suffused apricot- 4 00 Mary D. Ualloek, (Quilled). A in-eful yellow, very free , . , . i 00 Mnie. 41fred [Vloreau, (Sh )wj. A tine large pink. . i 50 Miss May Looniis, (Sh^w). White suffused with soft rose I 50 Mrs. Winters, ( Decorative) Fine white 1 00 Mrs. Roosevelt, (Giant). Pink 2 50 Nymphea, (Decorativ ). Light Pink i 00 Sylvia, (Decorative) Soft p-nk i 00 Standard Bearer, (Cactus). Rich ticry scarlet i 00 Strah lein Krone, (Cactus). Intense cardinal red ... i 00 Thurlngia. (Cactus) Very large, fiery red 400 Uncle Tom, (Cacui-) Deep maroon 250 Victor Von *cheffel, (Cactus) Beautiful soft pink 2 50 V'»lker, (Cactus). A grand yellow i 50 Witisome, (Cactus). A fine white i 50 Wrn. Agn«w. f Decorative) B'illiant red 100 White Swan, (Show), A good white of mcd'um size i 50 W-«lthari. (Cactus) Sulphur shading to white center 400 Zephyr, (Cactus). Crims »n carmine a 50 Zulu, (Decorative). Deep maroon shaded black 100 SINGLE CENTURY DAHLIAS Oood Divided Roots -Field=grown Stock Per doz. Per 100 Per doz. Crimson Century. Rich velvety crimson $2.00 $15 00 White Century, Large pure white 4 00 Scarlet Century. Brilliant rich scarlet 3 50 25 00 Twentieth Century. The standard single , i 50 For full descriptions of the above, as well as for a complete list ot ail the good varieties of Dahlias, new as well as standard sorts, see our current QUARTERLY WHOLESALE LIST just issued, which also contains offers of all seasonable Plants, Bulbs and seeds HENRY A. DREER, 7i4 Chestnut St., Philadelphia, Pa. 800 800 800 3 00 800 10 00 15 00 800 30 00 15 oc 15 00 30 00 15 00 15 00 15 00 10 00 800 800 >o 00 800 30 00 800 10 00 1000 800 15 00 8 00 800 800 800 30 00 15 00 15 o*^ 10 00 10 00 800 10 00 30 00 15 00 800 Per roo 30 00 GERANIUM Wholesale catalogue and price list contains descriptions of seventy-five of the best standard sorts and 100 im- ported novelties, sent free to trade only. /?. VINCENT, Jr. & SON WHITE MARSH, MO. Nephrolepis Whitmanii, ^pianfs from 2)4 in. pots, $10.00 per hundred. Nephrolepis Elegantissima, ^^ pots. $5.00 per hundred. per 100 $3.00 2.S0 2.00 2.00 1.50 2.00 hne plan GERANIUMS Our selection $i8 oo per jooo, composed of the follow ing varieties all to name : S A Nutt, Poitevine, I a Favorite. Perkins, Brett, Viaud, Castellane, Doyle and several others out of 2 1-4 in. pot.w ilh or without soil. 2 1-4 in pot Rooted Cuttings per loo Fuchsias in variety Heliotrope, Sweet Alyssum, Lobelia, Ageratum, Rose Geranium, Coleus in variety, Coleus Golden Bedder, Cash must accompany order, J. E. FELTHOUSEN 1 54 Van Vranken Av , SCHENECTADY, N. V, ASPARAGUS Plumosns, Robustus and Spreng-erli Three inch slock ready for fours. Send ten Cents for samples and prices. ALBERT M. HEER, Lancaster, Pa. per roo $1.00 T.OO 1.00 1 00 .50 .60 .60 SEiTARO ARAi Yokohama, Japan Wholesale Grower of High Class Japan Bulbs, Nursery Stock, Bamboo Canes, etc. RALPH M. WARD & GO. Sole Representatives in U. 3. and Canada 12 West Broadway, New York WRITE FOR PRICES. WHOLESALE ONLY LANT5 STAKES In writing to Advertisers kindly mention Horticulture 266 HORTICULTURE- March 2, 190r CALDWELL THE WOODSMAN, Introducer of the Wild Smilax. Wild Smilax, pe^'ci^e THE ONLY PLAGE WHERE YOU OAN ALWAYS GET IT. Long Needle Pines, §i.oo per dozen. Palm Crowns, S2.50 per dozen. Extra nke long-stemmed Palm LcaveS, S2.50 per 100. MagnOlIa, ^2.50 per case, 16 cubic feet. Sheet Moss, $2.00 per sack. Grey Moss, ^2.00 per sack. GalaX, $1.00 per 1000. Speed a Specialty. Write for Catalogue. Caldwell the Woodsman Decorating Co., Inc., EVERGREEN, ALA. .yvyyyt0yv»/vv»vyvyyyt^/yyyyy*M*^0yt0*nniyvyvyvyvvyyyyyyyy%%ivyvyvyvyvy%iym0ttv%0yvyt^^ ■'°"%".oLET8 GARDENIAS °*5Xu*l^?^" iVivD A.t,rv OTHEjie choice; i^XvOWEjjres In our WHOLESALE COMMISSION FLORISTS' DEPARTMENT in addition to our regular wholesale EVERGREENS and FLORISTS' SUPPLIES CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED 8, II and 15 Province St. and 9 Chapman Place, HENRY M. ROBINSON & CO., See our Greens Advertisement on pase 271 Boston, Mass. L. 0. Telephone, Main 2018. PERSONAL. Edward Davies, formerly on the E. D. Jordan estate at Chiltonville, has taken a position with the Model Farm Greenhouses, Dalton, Mass. Mr. Gaul of the Battles force, Phila- delphia, is laid up with typhoid. Mr. Faust of Pennock's is progressing fa- vorably. Much typhoid in Philadel- phia at present. T. E. Brittingham, one of whose public gifts is Brittingham Park, now under construction, has been appoint- ed a commissioner of Forest Hill Cem- etery, Madison, Wis. W. H, Ellsworth, for thirteen years chief gardener of the Omaha (Neb.) park systems, is reported to have ac- cepted a similar position at the Battle Mountain sanitarium. Hot Springs, S. D. Prof. A. F. Burgess, inspector of orchards and nurseries for the State of Ohio, has resigned to take charge of the Ma.ssachusetts state experiments in the gypsy and brown-'tail moth campaign. Visitors in Boston: V. De Rudder, Ghent, Belgium; H. R. Mitchell, Wa- terville. Me.; Charles Loechner and 3. Tokuda, of Yokohama Nursery Co., New York; Julius Roehrs, Jr., Ruther- ford, N; J.; M. H. Walsh, Woods Hole, Mass. Arthur Urquhart, recently at Forest Hills Cemetery greenhouses, Boston. has taken a position to commence in second week of March at the Mt. Desert Nurseries. Bar Harbor. This resulted from a "Want Ad." in HOR- TICULTURE. M. H. Norton has accepted a posi- tion as representative on the road for F. W. Kelsey of New York in eastern New England territory. Mr. Norton has a wide acquaintance among the proprietors and gardeners in the many large estates on the north and south -shore and starts on his duties with excellent prospects. NEWS NOTES. Karl Voight, ,380 Eighte(-:nth avenue. Newark, N. J., suffered loss by Are on February 23. Albert Klitz has purchased the busi- ness of M. Fink at 2211 Cottage Grove avenue, Chicago. Nelson France and Walter Vande- grift have purchased the greenhouses of Dr. Baker, Monroe, Mich. A greenhouse belonging to Thomas Wanck, at Woodhaven, N. Y., was destroyed by fire on February 14. A part of the roof of the large green- house of E. C. Prizer, CoUegeville, Pa., collapsed recently under the weight of snow. J. J. Waaland has purchased the stock of S. M. Hartman of Van Buren, and transferred it to his establishment in Findlay, O. Fred Lord of the Lord & Burnham Company visited Elmira a few days ago and drew a prize in the shape of an order for the material complete for a range of eighteen greenhouses each 21.9x100 for the United States Cut Flower Company. The South Bend Floral Co., South Bend, Ind., is equipping their retail es- tablishment with all the modern im- provements in the way of refrigerators, plate glass cases, etc. Walter Tapper has taken charge of the conservatories at 804 E. Duball avenue. At last accounts the benefit fund for the family of the late James Harts- horne amounted to $1,300.00. It is hoped that this will continue to grow. P. J. Hauswirth, 13 Congress St., Chicago, who has the matter in charge will receive contributions. The hearing on the proposed legisla- tion against lap seam boilers took place at the State House, Boston, on February 12. before the committee on mercantile affairs. It developed that there are no less than fifteen bills rela- tive to boiler inspection and the licen- sing of firemen. A large delegation of prominent growers in the vicinity of Boston was present as well as many representatives of the labor element, boiler makers, engineers, etc. The- two latter interests developed a mutual disdain for one another and came close to a clash as they argued on the proper qualifications of a boiler inspector, and the present inspectors took a shy at the unfitness of both. The florists and market gardeners did not get much opportunity to express their views up to the time of adjournment, but it is understood that a compromise satis- factory to them has been partly ar- ranged, and that the obnoxious clause compellin.g the employment of licensed firemen for agricultural and horticul- tural boilers is to be stricken out by the authors of the bill. The hearing adjourned till February 26, when the inspection question occupied the time fully and the licensed firemen propo- sition is to come up on March 6. NOW! This is "last call" for advertisements in THIRD ANNUAL ROSE NUMBER. Copy should be mailed AT ONCE, as we go to press on March 7. DON'T MISS IT. "Short is my date. But deathless my renown." St. Patrick^s Day is Coming PlacB your orders lor Shamrocks 1 3-4 IN. POTS Welch 'rOS., 226 Devonshire St., OR R. T. McGorum, Naticl(, Mass. March 2, 1907 HORTICULTURE 267 MONEY VALUE That's what we give always. There's nothing in Florists" Sopiilies worth having that we cannot supply at right prices a iui WE STAND BEHIND THE QUALITY every time. Our Tone Ware Vases and Bowls, in Pompeian Designs, are Unequalled for Rich Effect We Iriave a speoial OHII^F'^O^ in ex:act florcul tints It is not the cheapest but the best ever oftered to the florist trade. Splendid Easter Baskets and Jardinieres are now in stock. Send for latest illustrated catalogue. j H. BAYERSDORFER & CO JOHN BREITMEYER'S ^=SONS=^ Cor. Miami and Qratiot Aves. DETROIT, MICH. Artistic Designs . . . Higli Grade Cut Blooms We cover all Michigan points and good sections of Ohio, Indiana and Canada (Ullliant f). Donohoe FLORAL DECORATOR Special Attention to Theatre and Steamer Orders and reliable deliveries guaranteed 2 West 29th Street, New York Tel. 3034 and 3035 Madison Sq. Send orders for flowers for delivery in BOSTON and all NEW ENGLAND POINTS to THOS, F. CALVIN 124 Tremont St.. Boston The Park Floral Go. J. A. VALEIHTINE Pres. DENVER, COLORADO Theodore lYIiller FLORIST Long Distance Ph(Hie>: Bell, Fareet 56; KInliKli, Delmar 4832 Oslmnr Boul. ST. LOUIS, MO. Anything of Value to the profession CAN BE SOLD through advertising in Horticulture BOSTON FLORIST LETTER CO. Manufacturers of FLORISTS' LETTERS This Tvooden box nicely stained and varnislied, 18x30x13. made in two Bec- tions, one for each size letter, given away with first order of 500 letters Block Letters, iH or 2 inch size per 100, $2. Script Letters. 3. Fastener with each letter or word. Used by leading florists eveiywhere and for sale by all wholesale floriits and supply dealers N. f. McCarthy, Manager 66 Pearl Street, BOSTON, MASS. P.J. HAUSWIRTH Temporarily Located -at- 13 Congress Street CHICAGO AUDITORIUM ANNEX Tel. Harriscn 585 SAMUEL MURRAY Florist Coates House Conservatory 10 ir BROADWAY, KANSAS CITY, MO Both 'Phones 2670 Mafn FRED C. WEBER FLORIST OLIVE STREET ol. LUUi^, i'lUi EstabUsbed 1873 Lone Distance Phone Bell Liidell 67i WILLIAM L.ROCK Flower Co. KANSAS CITY, - MO. will carefully execute orders for Kansas City and any town in Missouri or Kansas. EJ ^^ I^ E^ S Flowers or Design Work DELIVERED IN ALBANY AND VICINITY OM TELEGRAPHIC ORDER. Florists Out of Town Taking orders for delivery In New York City or Vicinity can have them filled In best manner and specially delivered by .... . Thomas Young, Jr. 41 W. 28th Street, New York- ALEX. MeCONNELL 571 Fifth Ave.. New York City Telegraphic orders forwarded to any part of the United States, Canada, and an principal cities of Enrope. Orders transferred or entmsted by the trade to our selection for delivery on steam- ships or elsewhere recelre special attention. Telephone Calls, 340 and 341 38th St. Cable Address, ALEXCONRELL YOUNG & NUGENT 42 West 28 St., NEW YORK "FLOWERS BY TELEGRAPH" WASHINGTON, D. C. GUDE BROS CO rtORISTS QUDE'S Geo. H. Cooke FLORIST Connecticut Avenue and L Street. WASHINOTON. P. C. William J. Smyth FLORIST Cor. nicMgan Ave. and 3lst St.. CHICAGO' We ship to all points in Illinois and Iowa. 11 NORTH PEARL ST., ALBANY, N.Y. PHonea: Douglas 744, Douglas S23, Douglas 740 268 HORTICULTUBE March 2, 1907 n>vMmne/or^Samp/es. J^lmlmmmm P ^~^ '^^^J -270 HORTICULTURE March 2, 1907 JOHN YOUNG WHOLESALE FLORIST Finest American Beauties and Carnations 5 1 West 28 St. - NEW YORK FORD BROTHERS to 4.00 15.00 to 25.00 3.C0 to 10.00 10.00 to 12.00 3 00 to 8.00 10.00 to la.oo 3-00 to 6.00 3.00 to 6.00 First Half of Week beginning Feb. 25 1907 40.00 to 25.00 to 15.00 to 3.00 to 10.00 to 5.00 to 3.00 to 15.00 to 3.00 to 10.00 to 3.00 to 10.00 to 3.00 to 3.00 lo 75-«o 30.00 20.00 8.00 1 2.00 8.00 4.00 35.00 10.00 12,00 6.00 12.00 6.00 5.00 Carnations* Ordinary Violets, double " single Paper White Nar., Roman Hy... Tu>lps. Daffodils Cettleyas Lilies, Callas Freesla Gardenias Lily of the Valley nis^nonette — Adlantum Smilax Asparagus Plumosus, strings " " & Sprcngeri, bunches Last Half of Week ending Feb. 23 1907 1.50 to 2.00 • 25 to .60 ■'5 tu .50 1. 00 to J.OO 1. 00 to 3.00 20.00 to 40.00 8.00 to 12.00 .50 to 2. 00 10.00 to 50.00 1. 00 to 4.00 a. 00 to 8.00 .50 to 1. 00 15.00 to 25.0c 20.00 to 35-00 15.00 10 35.00 First Half of Waak beginning Feb. 25 1907 i.oo to .30 to .15 to 1.00 to 1.00 to 20.00 to 8.00 to .50 to 10.00 to 1.00 to 3.00 to .50 to 15.00 to 25.00 to 15.00 to 3.00 .50 .50 1.00 3.00 40.00 1 3.00 3.00 33.00 4.00 8.00 1-25 35.00 35.00 3500 ORCHIDS AT ALL SEASONS WM. STUART ALLEN CO. Commission Merchants in Cut Flowers 53 WEST 28TH STREET, NEW YORK Telephone 356 Madisou Square Edward C. Horan Wholesale Florist 55 WEST 28th ST. M. {^ AUdisoo s 90.00 12.00 to 15.00 20.00 to 25.00 8.00 to 10.00 " Lower grades to 8.00 to 12.00 to to 4.00 Bride, 'Maid, Golden Gate, F. & S. 8.00 to 10.00 10.00 to 1500 12.00 to 15.00 1500 to 18.00 No.t&Ex. s-oo to 800 6.00 to 8.00 10.00 to 12.00 to.oo to 12.00 *' " " " low. grades 4.00 to 5.00 4.00 to 6.00 4.00 to 10.00 5.00 to 6.0c Liberty, Richmond, Fan. & Sp. . . . 8.00 to 10.00 10.00 to 15 00 10 00 to 20.00 15.00 to 20.00 " *' Lower grades. 5,00 to 8.00 5.00 to 8.00 5.00 to 10.00 6.00 to 10 00 Chatenay, Morgan, Fan. & Sp 8.00 to 10 00 10.00 to 15.00 10.00 to 15.00 15 00 to 18.00 " " Lower grades- 5.00 to 8.00 6.00 to 8.00 5.00 to 15.00 6.00 to 12.00 Killimey, Wellesley, Fan. & Sp... 800 to 12,00 lO.OO to 15.00 to 12.00 to 15.00 1 " •' Lower grades 6.00 to 10.00 6.00 to 8.00 to 6.00 to lo.oe CARNATIONS 3.00 1.50 5.00 2.00 3.00 1.50 to 4.50 2.50 4.00 to 5.00 4.00 5.00 1 Ordinary ! MISCELLANEOUS to to 2.00 to 3.00 2.50 to 3.00 ' Violets, Double .50 to 1. 00 ■75 to 1. 00 .60 to ■75 •35 1.00 .50 3.00 .50 3.00 .75 3.00 Paper White Nar., Roman Hy.-...- to to 3.00 a.oo to 2.00 to 3.00 Tulips, Daffodils, 3.00 to 4.00 3.00 to 4.00 2.50 to 3.00 2.00 3.00 to 50.0c 15.00 to to Lilies, Callas to 15.00 10 18.00 5.00 to 20.00 12 50 to I5.<»» to 3.00 to 4.00 2.00 to to 4.00 1. 00 i«;.oo to to 3.00 20.00 3.00 4.ott to to 2.00 to 4.00 8.00 3.00 .50 2.00 to 5.c» to 1.00 1. 00 to 1.50 to 1. 00 •75 to 1.25 to to 15.00 50.00 15-00 50.00 to to 18.00 60.00 12.00 40.00 to to 15.00 50 00 12.50 25,00 to 10 1500 1 Asparagus Plumosus, strings I " " & Sprengeri, bunches 40.00 50.00 to 25.00 10.00 to 25.00 to 30.00 130.00 WINSOR CARNATION BLOOMS Grown by tHe F. R. Pierson Company SOLD EXCLUSIVELY BY NEW YORK CUT FLOWER CO. 55-5r WEST 26 STREET, NEW YORK J. A. MILLANG. Manager In ordering goods please add "I saw it in HORTICULTURE." GEO. k. SUTHERLAND CO. CUT FLOWERS Florists' Supplies and Letters 34 HAWLEY STREET - BOSTON The KERVAN 80. 20 WEST 27th ST., N. Y. WHOLESALE DEALERS Fresh cut Palmetto StCycas Palm Leaves, GaUx, Leu- cothoe, Ferns and Mosses, AH Decorating Evergreen 272 HORTICULTURE March 19U7 Buyer's Directory and Ready Reference Guide Advertisements under this head, one cent a word. Initials count as words. Regular advertisers in this issue are also listed under this classification without charge. Reference to List of Ad- vertisers will indicate the respective pages. Buyers failing to find what they want in this list will confer a favor by writing us and we will try to put them in- communication with reliable dealers. ACCOUNTANT R. J. Dysart, 28 State St., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. ADIANTUMS Adiantum Hyliriduin, fine yuuiig plants, 15 for $1, mailed; ^5 per 100. Originator's stock. Certificate of Merit S. A. F., '0.5. A. Ley & Bro., Langdon, D. C. AGERATUMS Ageratum Little Blue Star, a new trtie dwaif, R. C. and 2 1-4 in., per 100, 7oc and $2.00. Mosbaeli Greenhouse Co., Onarga, IjK AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENTS Ihos. J. Grey & Co., 32 S. Market St., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. Josepli Breck & Sons, 51 and 52 N. Market St., Boston., For page see List of Advertisers. ALTERNANTHERAS Alternantheras, in llie host four varieties. Can supply in 100 and 10,000 lots. Mos- baek Greenliouso Co., Onarga, 111. ARAUCARIAS Godfrey Aschmanu, 1012 Ontario St., Philadolpbla. For page see List of Advertisers. A. Leuthy & Co., RoslinJale, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. ARTIFICIAL CARNATION CALYX Maxfleld & Dimond, Warren, R. I. P. O. Box 304-D. For page see List of Advertisers. ASPARAGUS Albert M. Herr, Lancaster, I'a. Asparagus Robustus. For page see List of Advertisers. Asparagus plumosus nanus and Sprengeri, 2 1-2-in., ?2.50 100. Carl Hagenburger, West Mentor, Ohio. Asparagus pluiuosiis^ 2-in., l.'i.OO; 3-\n.. *6.00; 4-in.. $12.00 100. Wittboid Co., 1657 Buckingham PI.. Chicago. Asparagus Plumosa, SdiT pots. Fine plants. $2.50 per 100, $20.00 per lOOO. Cash with order or good reference. Erie Floral Co.. Erie, Pa., or Wra. F. Kasting, ■185 Ellicott St., Buffalo. N. Y. Asparagus Crawsha-nii, a new. beautiful ■\sparagus. Seedlings, $3.00 per 100: $25.00 lOOO; transplanted seedlings. $5.00 100: $40.00 1000. Jas. Crawshaw. 4(r.', I>lainfl<-ld St.. Providence. R. I. Asparagus plumosus, 2 1-4. 3 and 4 in.. $3.00. $6.00 and $9.00 per 100. Asparagus Sprengeri, 2 1-4. 3 and 4 in.. $2.00, .$4.00 and $8.00. Special prices on 1000 lots. Mosbaek Greenhouse Cn , Onar- ga. 111. ASPARAGUS SEED S. S. Pennock-Meehan Co.. Philadelphia. For page see List of Advertisers. Johnson Seed Co., Philadelphia! AZALEAS Peter Henderson & Co., 35 & 37 Cortland St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. .4. Schultheis. College Point. N. T. For page see List of ^-Advertisers. John Scheepers & Co.. 2-6" Old Slip.^N. Y. For page see L^t of .\dvertisers. A. Leuthy & Co.. Rosllndale. Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. BAMBOO CANES K. M. Ward & Co., 12 W. Broadway, N. Y. Seitaro Aral, Yokohama, Japan. For page see List of Advertisers. BAUR CARNATION CLIP AND PLIERS Baur Floral Co., 18 W. 10th St., Erie, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. BEDDING PLANTS J. E. Felthousen, Schenectad.v, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. BULBS AND TUBERS Joseph Breck & Sons, 47-54 N. Market St., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. J. M. Thornburn & Co., 33 Barclay St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. A. T. Boddlngton, 342 W. 14th St., NT"Y. Columbia Farm LougiBorum Bulbs from Cold Storage. i'or page see List of Advertisers. CARNATIONS— Continued. Chicago Carnation Co., Joliet, III. For page see List of Advertisers. Rlckards Bros., 37 East 19th St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. H. F. Michell Co., Philadelphia! For page see List of Advertisers- Johnson Seed Co., 217 MarkeF'St., Phlla. For page see List of Advertisers. John Scheepers & Co.. 4-0 Old Slip, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Write for prices on only selected bulbs, plants, etc. F. W. O. Schmitz, Prince Bay, X. Y. Bulbs. Cannas, Dahlias, Gladioli, Oxalls, Madeira and Cinuamon vines, Iris, Peonies. Finest stock. C. Betscher, Canal Dover, Ohio. CALLAS Baby Callas, 3 in., $3.00 per 100. P. A. Baker, Media, Pa. CANNAS The Conard & Jones Co., West Grove, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. Cannas, Very fine list. Send list of needs. C. Belscher, Canal Dover, Ohio. Cannas, Pennsylvania, $2.00; Niagara, Buttercup, $5.00 per 100. P. A. Baker, Media, Pa. 50,000 Cannas, fine, $10 to $15 per 1000. Best sorts. Write Benj. Connell, West Grove, Pa. Cannas, 150,000 in the 50 best varieties. Descriptive list now read}'. Mosbaek Green- house Co., Onarga. III. Cannas. 500,000 plump, sound roots, no culls, true to name. 2 to 3 eyes and more, all the leading kinds, $7.50 per 1000, and upwards. Write for list and price before you buy elsewhere. Ask for list of Dahlias. Shellroad Greenhouses, Grange, Baltimore, Md. Cannas. Good bulbs, 2 or 3 eyes, Aus- tria, Robusta, Augusta Ferrier, King Ed- ward, Victor Hugo, Morning Star, Paul Marquant, Pennsylvania, Robert Christie, Admiral Courbet, Mlip. Berat, Flamingo, Partenope. $2.00 per 100. Started roots from sand after March 1. $2.50 per 100. Est. of David Fisher, Woburn. Mass. CARNATIONS The H. Weber & Sons Co.. Oakland, Md. Carnation Mabelle. For page see List of Advertisers. S. S. Skldelsky, 824 N. 24tirst:7 Phlla. Rose Pink Enchantress. For page see List of Advertisers. The F. R. Pierson Co., Tarrytown-on- Hudson, N. Y. Carnations, Winsor, White Enchantress, Helen M. Gould. For page see List of Advertisers. J. W. Howard, Somerville. Mass. Carnation Debutante. A. J. Guttman, 43 W. 28th St., New York. John E. Haines, Bethlehem, Pa. Carnation Imperial and Pink Imperial. B'or page see List of Advertisers. F. Dorner & Sons Co., Lafayette, Ind. For page see List of Advertisers. Guttnian & Weber, 43 W. 28th St., N. Y. Carnation Victory. For page see List of Advertisers. H. A. Stevens Co., Dedham, Mass. Rooted Cuttings. For page see List of Advertlsera. Peter Fisher. Ellis, Mass. Cottage Gardens Co., Queens, N. Y. Carnation Beacon. For page see List of Advertisers. N. Y. Cut Flower Co., 55-57 W. 26th St.,. New York. J. A. Millang, Mgr. Carnation Windsor Blooms. For page see List of Advertisers. S! S! Pennock-Meehan Co., Philadelphia. For page see List of Advertisers. Harlowarden Greenhouses, Greenport, N. Y, For page see List of Advertisers. Send for list of rooted cuttings of new and leading commercial varieties of carna- tions and chrysanthemums. Wm. Swayne, Kennett Square, Pa. We can furnish several thousand un- rooted cuttings of Fair Maid and Queen Louise for Immediate delivery at $6.00 and $5.00 per thousand. Cohanzle Carna- tion Greenhouses, New London, Conn. Elbon, a fine red carnation, easy to grow, a money maker. Fine rooted cuttings, $20,00 per 1000. $2.50 per 100. Send tor catalogue of 35 other varieties. Locnit Street Greenhouses. J. H. A. Hutchlnson,^ Prop., Oxford. Fa. Healthy rooted carnation cuttings Queen Louise, Hill, Gomez, Norway, Boston Mar- ket, $9.00 per 1000. Melody, $5.00 per 100. Red Lawson. $15,00 per 100. Lawson. Har- lowarden, Mrs. Nelson. $12.50 per 1000: White Cloud unrooted, $4.00 per 1000. Wm. Ehmann, Corfu, N. Y. CHRYSANTHEMUMS Eggeling Floral Co.. 1G.j3 S. Grand .\ve.. St. Louis. Mo. For page see List of Advertisers. Charles H. Totty, Madison, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. Harlowarden Greenhouses, Greenport, New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Chicago Carnation Co., Joliet, III. For page see List of Advertisers. Chrysanthemums. Jeanne Nonin, C. Tou- set, Mrs. Brice. Roi rl'Italie. Fred Lemon. Merza. Cobbold, M. Ware, Oct. Sunshine. Beauty of Sussex. $2,00 per 100. Glory Pacific, Kalb. Monrovia, Polly Rose, Al- liance, Mrs. Robinson. J. Shrinipton. Bride, Bonnaffon, Halliday. Duckhnm. Culllng- fordii, Mrs. Chamheilain. Arline, Erraen- i!dn. W. BonnalTi>n. Princess, M. Friend, Nellie Pockett. Lincohi. W. Jcnes. G. Wed- ding, Ben Wells. Yellow Eaton, Engue hard. Mrs. Weeks, -\ppleton, G. Trophy, Florence Teal. A.. Balfour. Intensitv. Mme. Perrin, $1.50 ptr 100; $12.50 per 1000. Wm. Ehmann, Corfu, N. Y. For List of Advertisers See Page 276 March 2, 1907 HOKTICULTURE. 273 CLEMATIS Clematis Paiiiculata. Strong fleld-grown plants. $15.00 per 1(X); strongest, $30 per 100. Quotations on larger quantities. Est. David Kishcr, Woburn, Mass. CONIFERS John Waterer & Sons, Ltd., American Nursery, Bagshot, Eng, For page see List of Advertisers. CUT FLOVTER BOXES. Folding cut flower boxes, the best made. Write for list. Helton & Hunkel Co.. Jlil- waukee. Wis. Welch Bros., 226 Devonshire St., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. Edwards Folding Box Co., Philadelphia. For page see Last of Advertisers. Getmore Box Factor.v, Inc., Belleville, Ala. Light Wood Boxes. For page see List of Advertisers. DAHLIAS David Herbert & Son, Atco, N. J. For page see Ust of Advertisers. J. K. Alexander, E. Bridgewater, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. Harlowarden Greenhouses, Greenport. New York. For page see List of Advertisers. THE DAHLIA MANUAL. An up-to-date work on dahlias and dahlia culture, covering the whole field. Illus- trated. Price. 35c. W. W. WILMORE. Box 382, Denver. Colo I am again ready to handle your busi- ness. Only the cream of varieties handled. Standards and novelties, including Mrs. Winters. Mme. Dael, Nava.lo. Lonsdale, Dainty, Kriemhilde. etc. Catalogue of dahli;is, hollyhocks, peonies and hardv plants now ready. W. W. WILMORE, Box 382, Denver Colo. DAISIES Leedham Bulb Co., Santa Cruz, Cal. Shasta Daisies. For page see List of Advertisers. Alexandra Daisies. 2 in., $1.50 per 100. P. A. Baker, Media, Pa. Daisy Queen Alexandra; nice 2 and 2 1-2 inch pot plants. A new semi-double white flowering variety. Handsome pot plants for spring trade. $2.50 and $3.00 per 100; cash. Theo. F. Beckert, Coraopolls, Pa. DECORATIVE PLANTS A. Leutny & Co., Roslindale, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. Julius Roehrs, Rutherford. N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. DRACAENAS Dracaena teruinalis from bench, Sne. $25.0f> 100. Carl Hagenburger, West Men- tor, Ohio. EASTER FLOAVERING PLANTS A. Schultheis, College Point, N. Y. I''or page see Ust of Advertisers. Peter Henderson cfc Co., 35 & 37 Cortlandt St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. John Scheepers & Co., 4-6 Old Slip. N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. A. Lenthy & Co., Roslindale. Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. FERNS A. Leuthy & Co., Roslindale, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. H. H. Barrows & Son. Whitir.an, Mass. Nephrolepis Whitman!. For page see List of Advertisers. Siebrecht & Son, Rose Hill Nurseries, New Rochelle, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. P. R. Qninlan, Syracuse. N. Y. Nephrolepis Whitmanii and Elegantissima. For page see List of Advertisers. FLORAL PHOTOGRAPHS Floral Photographs. Foley's 226-228-1-2 Bowery, New York. FLORISTS' FERTILIZER IMiIverized Manure Co.. 31 Union Stock Yards, Chicago. Sheep Manure. Wizard Brand. For page see List of Advertisers. FLORISTS' LETTERS. Boston Florist Letter Co., 84 Hawley St., Boston. Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. G. A. Sutherland Co.. 34 Hawley St., Boston, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. FLORISTS SUPPLIES N. F. McCarthy & Co.. 84 Hawley St., Boston. Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. H. M. Robinson & Co., 15 Province St., and 9 Chapman PI., Boston, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. The Kervan Co., 20 W. 27th St.. N. Y. Decorative ICvcrgreens. For page see List of Advertisers. Reed & Keller, 122 W. 25th St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. J. B. Murdoch & Co.. 545 Liberty St., ' Pittsburg, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. J. Stern & Co.. 125 N. 10th St.. Phila. For page see List of Advertisers. H. Bayersdorfer & Co., 1129 Arch St., Philadelphia. For page see List of Advertisers. FLORISTS' WAGONS Edward Higgins, 1 W. 28th St., N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. FLOWERS BY TELEGRAPH Alex. McConnell. New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Fred C. Weber, 4326-28 Olive St., St. Louis, Mo. For page see List of Advertisers. J. Breitmeyer's Sons, Miami & Gratiot Aves., Detroit, Mich For page see List of Advertisers. Thos. Young, Jr., 41 W. 2Sth~St7. X Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Eyres, 11 N. Pearl St., Albany, N. Y. For page see Last of Advertisers. George H. Cooke, Washington, U. C. For page see Ijist of Advertisers. Gude Bros. CoT^ 1214 F St., Washington, D. C. For page see List of Advertisers. Samuel Murray, 3017 Broadway, Kansas City, M > For page see List of Advertisers. Young & Nugent, 42 W. 28th St.. N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. W. H. Donohoe, 2 W r29th St., New York. For page "see List of Advertisers. Theodore Miller, 4832~Delmar Rd.i St. Louis. Mo. For page see List of Advertisers. P. J. Hauswirth (Temporary address) 13 Congress St., Chicago. For page see List of Advertisers. William J. Smvth, Michigan Ave and 31st St.. Chicago. For page see List of Advertisers. Wm. H. Rock Flower Co., Kansas City, Mo. For page see List of Advertisers. Park Floral Co.. Denver, Colo. For page see List of Advertisers. Thos. F. Galvln. 124 Tremont St., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. FLOW^ER POTS W. H. Ernest, 28th and M Sts., Washington, D. C. For page see List of Advertisers. A. H. Hews & Co., Cambridge, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. FLOWER POTS — Continued. Hilflneer Bros., l"t. Edward, N. Y. For page see I^ist of Advertisers. Syracuse Red Pots. Syracuse Pottery Co., Syracuse, N. Y. I'-or page see List of Advertisers. FLOW^ER POT COVERS lOviT Ready Flower Pot Cover Co., 309 Mor- timer St., Buffalo, N. Y. Ever Ready Flower Pot Cover. GALAX H. M. Robinson & Co., 15 Province St., and 9 Chapman PI., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. Michigan Cut Flower Co., 38 & 40 Broad- way, Detroit, Mich. For page see List of Advertisers. Caldwell the Woodsman Decorating Co., Evergreen. Ala. For page see List of Advertisers. J. N. Pritchard, F^k~Park7~N^c; Bronze and green galax. C. E. Critehell, 36 E. 3rd St., Cincinnati, O. Galax leaves, leucothoe sprays, dagger and fancy ferns, green and bronze. Write F. W. Richards & Co., Banner Elk. N. C. GERANIUMS R. Vincent. Jr., & Son, White Marsh, M8. For page see List of Advertisers. J. E. Felthousen, Schenectady, N. Y. For page see List of .\dvertisers. GLADIOLI .\rthur Cowee, ^^eadowvaIe Farm, Berlin, New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Gladioli. C. Betscher, Canal Dover, O. Gladioli, named varieties. Write for list. E. E. Stewart, Rives Junction, Mich. Gladiolus Augusta, 1st siie^$12.06r^ini size, $8.00 1000. Cash. Rowehl & Granz, Hicksville, N. Y. Gladioli, all sizes. Stock direct from GroCE. Nothing better, $1.00 to $5.00 per 1000. P. O. Coblentz, New Madison, Ohio. Groff's hybrids, good blooming size, $8.00; small blooming size. $5.00 per 1000. Bulb- lets $2.00 per peck, $5.00 per bushel. E. R. Macomber, 20 Leonard St., Portland, Me. GLASS Boston Plate & Window Glass Co., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. Peerless Glass Repair Clamp; you need them— 100 for $1.00. A. Klokner, Wauwa- tosa. Wis. GLAZING POINT H. A. Dreer, Philadelphia, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. GREENHOUSE BUILDING MATE- RIAL. Lord & Burnham Co., 1133 Broadway, New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Pierson U-Bar Co., 1 Madison Sq., N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Hitchings & Co., 1170 Broadway, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. A. T. Stearns Lumber Co., Neponset, Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. King Construction Co., N. Tonawanda, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. J. C. Moninger Co., 117 East Blackhawk St., Chicago, III. For page see List of Advertisers. Weathered Co., Box 789. New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Foley Mfg. Co.. 471 Wf 22nd St., ChlcagoT Theodore Miller, 4832 Delmar Bvd., GREENHOUSE HOSE Mineralized Rubber Co.. 18 CliCf St., N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. GREENHOUSE BRACKETS Buxton & Allard. Nashua, N. H. Economy Greenhouse Bracket. For page see List of Advertisers. In writing to Advertisers Icindly mention Horticulture 274 HORTICULTURE March 2, 1907 HARDY FERNS AND SUPPLIES H. M. Kobinson & Co., 15 Province St., and 9 Chapman PI., Boston, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. Tlie Kervan Co., 20 W. 27tti St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Michigan Cut Flower Co., 3S & 40 Broad- way, Detroit, Mich., Wm. Dilger, Mgr. Fancy Ferns. For page see List of Advertisers. E. A. Beaven, Evergreen, Ala. Fadeless Sheet Moss. For page see List of Advertisers. Hardy cut ferns. L. B. Brague, Hlns- dale, Mass. Fancy Ferns, green sheet moss; leucothoe sprays, etc. C. E. Crltchell, 36 E. 3rd St., Cincinnati, O. HARDY PERENNIALS M. H. Walsh, Woods Hole, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. Perennial plants, 50,000 field and pot- grown. Descriptive list now ready. Mos- baek Greenhouse Co., Onarga, 111. HEATING APPARATUS Lord & Burnham Co., 1133 Broadway, New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Pierson U-Bar Co., 1 Madison Sq., N. YT For page see List of Adve/': -i vs. Hitchlngs & Co., 1170 Broadway, N. Y. For page see Ust of Advertisers. "KroescheHBrosTrss Erie~St7r Chicago^ For page see List of Advertisers. HOLLYHOCKS Hollyhocks. Large fleld-growu plants. $3.00 per Kki. Double in separate colors of red. white, pink, yellow and maroon: also the .\llegheny strain. Send for cata- logue of hollyhocks, dahlias and hardy plants. W. W. WILMORE, Box 382, Deli- ver, Colo. HORICUM Hammonds P. & S. S. Works, FishklU-on- Hudson, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. HOT-BED SASH The A. T. Stearns Lumber Co., Neponset, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. Hitchlngs &~~Co7;~1170^Broadway,~ N.^Y."" For page see List of Advertisers. Lord & Burnham Co., 1133 Broadway, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. JAPAN BULBS R. M. Ward & Co.. 12 W. Broadway, N. Y. Seltaro Aral. Yokohama, Japan. For page see List of Advertisers. JAPAN LILIES H. H. Berger & Co., 47 Barclay St., N. Y. KENTIAS Godfrey Aschmanu, 1012 Ontario St.. Phlla. For page see List of Advertisers. A. Leuthy & Co., Roslindale, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. LAAVN MOWER Clipper Lawn Mower Co., Dixon, 111. For page see List of Advertisers. LEADING RETAIL FLORISTS Alex. McCounell, New Y'ork. For page see List of Advertisers. Thomas Young, Jr., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Fred C. Weber, 4326~011ve^St., St. Louis, Mo. For page fee List of Advertisers. J. Breltmeyer's Sous, Detroit, Mich. For page see List of Advertisers George H. Cooke, Washington. dT^! For page see List of Advertisers Samuel Murray, 1017 Broadway, Kansas City, Mo. For page see List of Advertisers. LEADING RETAIL FLORISTS— Con- tinued. Gude Bros. Co., 1214 F St., Washington, D. C. For page see List of Advertisers. Pearl^t.,^ Albany, N. Y. Eyres, 11 N. For page see List of Advertisers. Young & Nugent, 42 W. 28th~St7nM. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Mills, the Florist, Jacksonville, Fla. Telegraph or mail orders promptly tilled. Long distance telephone connections. Theodore Miller, 4832 Delmar Bvd., St. l/ouis. Mo. For page see List of Advertisers. P. J. Hauswirth (temporary address) 13 Congress St., Chicago. For page see List of Advertisers. William J. Smyth, Michigan Ave. and 31st St., Chicago. For page see List of Advertisers. Wm. H. Rock Flower Co., Kansas City, Mo. For page see List of Advertisers. Park Floral Co., Denver, Colo. For page see List of Advertisers. Thos. F. Galvin, 124 Tremont St., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. W. H. Donnhoe. 2 W. 29th St.. New York. For page see List of Advertisers. NICO-FUME Ky. Tobacco Product Co., Louisville, Ky. For page see List of Advertisers. NURSERY STOCK John Waterer & Sons, Ltd., American Nursery, Bagshot, England. For page see List of Advertisers. Cottage Gardens Co., Queens, N. Y. Specimen Nursery Stock. For page see List of Advertisers. John Scheepers & Co., 4-6 Old Slip, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. The Conard & Jones Co., West Grove, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. F. W. Kelsey, 150 Broadway, New~York^ Elizabeth Nursery Co., Elizabeth, N.J. F'or page see List of Advertisers. The Wm. H. Moon Co., Morrlsvllle,^ar Retinosporas, Golden and Silver Forms. large stock, Edw. Teas, Cut leaf Staghorn sumach, 6c. to 15c. ; Kudzu Vines, 15c, Joplin, Mo. To clear the land for other stock. .SOOO Willow, Laurel Leaved and Golden, 4 to 6 ft., ^19.00 per 100; 6 to 8 ft., $14.00 per 100. 400O White Pine, S to 14 In., transplanted, $6.00 per 100; 6 to 10 in., seedlings, $3.50 per 100. 2000 Hemlock, 4 to 6 ft., trans- planted, $70,00 per 100; 6 to 10 In., seed- lings, $3.50 per 100. Fine, clean stock. The Pierce Nursery, Beverly Farms, Mass. ORCHID PLANTS Lager & Hurrell, Summit, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. Sander, St. Albans, England. Importers, Exporters, Growers, Hybridists. For page see List of Advertisers. Julius Roehrs Co., Rutherford, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. Carrlllo & Baldwin, Secaucus, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. A. Held, 11-19 William St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Seibrecht & Son, Rose Hill Nurseries, New Rochelle. N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. PALMS A. Leuthy & Co., Roslindale, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. Seibrecht & Son, Rose Hill Nurseries, New Rochelle, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. PANSIES Pansy plants; strong transplanted $4.00 and $10 per 1000. F. A. Bailer. Bloom- ington, 111. PATENTS Siggers & Siggers, Washington, D. C. For page see List of Advertisers. PEONIES Cottage Gardens Co., Queens. N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Peonies, flue assorted, $10.00 per 100. F^ A. Bailer, Bloomington, 111. Peonies. 1200 sorts. Greatest list any- where. C. Betscher, Canal Dover, Ohio. Wholesale grower of peonies. List of lOO* varieties. J. F. Rosenfleld. West Point, Neb. Choice mixed single and double seedlings^ from our noted collections of over three- huudred varieties, strong undivided clumps, $0.00 per 100. Mt. Desert Nurseries. Bar Harbor, Me. PETUNIAS The Yates Floral Co., Canajoharle, N. Y. Scrauton B^lorists' Supply Co.. Scranton, Penn. Double Petunia the Queen. For page see List of Advertisers. PHILADELPHUS Syringa graudiflora, 3 years, strong, $15.00 per 100. John Stamm. Hutchinson, Kan. PHLOXES Twenty choice named varieties, strong field grown plants, $4.00 per 100; $30.00 per 1000. Mt. Desert Nurseries, Bar Harbor, Me. Hardy phlox, best assortment, standa"-.} varieties, 2-year, field clumps, $3.00 per 100; $25.00 per 1000. John Stamm. Hutch- inson, Kan. POT HANGERS Pot hanger.'i, Kramer's $1 doz. by exp., $1.25 by mail. I. N. Kramer & Son, Cedar Rapids, la. PLANT BED CLOTH Mineralized Rubber Co.. 18 Cliff St., N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. PRIVET 10,000 California Privet 1-year, well root ed. $1.25 per 100; $10.00 per 1.000. Ad- dress W. F. Allen, Salisbury, Md. PRUNING SHEARS Rhodes Mfg. Co.. Grand Rapids, Mich. For page see List of Advertisers. RHODODENDRONS John Waterer & Sons, Ltd., American Nursery, Bagshot, Eng. For page see List of Advertisers. ROSES M. H. Walsh, Woods Hole, Mass. Hardy Roses, H. T. Roses and Ramblers. For page see List of Advertisers. Bassett & Washburn, Hinsdale, III. Rooted Cuttings of Kalserin, Pres. Carnot,. La Detroit. For page see List of Advertisers. I'aul Niehoff, Lehightou, Pa. Rose Aurora. For page see List of Advertisers. Robert Scott & Son, Sharon Hill, Del. Co.. Pa. Grafted Roses. For page see List of Advertisers. The Conard & Jones Co., West Grove, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. Bay State Nurseries. No. Abington, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. S. S. Pennock-Meehan Co., Philadelphia. For page see List of Advertisers. A. N. Pierson, Cromwell, Conn. Grafted Roses, Own-Root Beauties. For page see List of Advertisers. Chicago Carnation Co., Joliet, 111. For page see List of Advertisers. The beautiful new pink rose, MISS K.\TE MOULTON is the queen of all pink roses. It's a winner and von should grow it. Price $30.00 100: 500 $125.00; 1000 ..00; 10 bales, $9.50. Cash. H. R. Akers, Chatsworth, N. J. SFIREA Spirea. extra fine clumps in le.iding va- riety. F. W. O. Schmitz, Prince Bay. N. Y. STEAM TRAP E. Hippard, Youngstown. O. For page see List of Advertisers. STOCKS Stocks. Snowflake or Dwarf Bouquet, Benary's strain, 90 per cent, double, white, blue, red, each separate, for Easter bloom, 2-Inch, $2.00 per 100; $15.00 per 1000; seeds cheap. Cash. Shellroad Greenhouses, Grange, Baltimore, Md. STRAWBERRY PLANTS Strawberry plants, 90 best varieties, stock unexcelled. Ask for prices on what you want. W. F. Allen, Salisbury, Md. TOMATO SEEDS Wm. Sim. Cliftondale, Mass. Comet Tomato. For page see List of Advertisers. UNLEACHED HARD^VOOD ASHES John Joynt, Lucknow, Out.. Can. For page see List of Advertisers. VEGETABLE PLANTS 50,000 large 4-year old Barrs Mammoth Asoarngus roots, $6.00 per 1000; $25.00 per 5000 (50VILD SMILAX E. A. Beaven, Evergreen, Ala. Southern Smilax. For page see List of Advertisers. Caldwell the Woodsman Decorating Co., Evergreen, Ala. For page see List of Advertisers. WIREW^ORK Reed & teller, 122 W. 25th St., N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Wlrework. Write for our catalogue. Holton & Hunkel Co., Milwaukee, Wis. Wire work, all kinds. C. E. Critchell, 36 E 3rd St., Cincinnati, O. William E. Hellscher's Wire Works, 3840 Broadway, Detroit, Mich. The "Just Right" kind. Send .'or ruce list. Frank W. Ball, 31 East Third Street, Cincinnati, O. Wire work. Best made. Try a sample order. Scrantop Florist Supply Co.. Scran- ton, Pa. W^IRE SUPPORTS The Helm Carnatiou Support. Write for price. Helm Carnation Support Co., Con- nersvllle. Ind. W^HOLESALE FLORISTS Boston N. F. McCarthy & Co., &i Hawley St., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. H. M. Robinson & Co., 15 Province St., and 9 Chapman PI., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. George A. Sutherland Co., 34 Hawley St., I Boston. i For page see List of Advertisers. Welch Bros., 226 Devonshire St., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. Buffalo Wm. F. Hasting, 383-87 ElUeott St., Buf- falo, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Chicago Chas. W. McKeliar, 51 Wabash Av., Chicago. For page see List of Advertisers. Peter Reinberg, 51' Wabash Av., Chicago. For page see List of Advertisers. A. L. Randall Co., 19-21 Randolph St., Chicago. For page see List of Advertisers. E. F. Wlnterson Co.. 45-49 Wabash Ave., Chicago. For page see List of Advertisers. Poehlmann Bros. Co.,~35 Randolph St., Chicago. For page see List of Advertisers. Detroit Michigan Cut Flower Exchange, 38 & 40- Broadway. Wm. Dllger, Mgr. For page see List of Advertisers. Nenr York J. K. Allen, 106 W. 28th St., New York. For page see List of Adverti.i»rs. Wm. Stuart Allen CoH^^SS^W. 28th St., New Kork. For page see- List of Advertisers. C. W. Eberman, 53 W. 30th~St7~New York. For page see List of Advertisers. J. S. Fenrlch, 110 W. 28th StTT^New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Ford Bros., 48 W. 28th St.T^New York. For page see List of Advertisers. H. E. Froment, 57 W. 28th St., New YoSE For page see List of Advertisers. Alex. J. Guttman. 43 W. 28th St. Netr York. For page see List ot^dvertlsers. E. C. Horan, 55 W. 28th St.. New York. For page see JJst of Advertisers. A. H. Langjahr, 55 W. 28th St.. New York. For page see List of Advertisers. James McManus, 42 W. 28th St.. New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Chas. Millang, 50 W. 29th~St~New York. For page see List of Advertisers. John I. Raynor, 49 W. 28th St., New York. For page see List of Advertl.sera. W. F. Sherlden, 39 W. 28th St.. New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Traendly & Schenck. 44 W. 28th St.. New York. For page see List of Advertisers. A. L. Young & Co., 54 W. 28th St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. John Young, 51 W. 28th St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Philadelphia W. E. McKisslck, 1221 Filbert St., Phlla- delphla. Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. Leo NIessen Co., 1209 Arch St., Philadel- phia, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. The S. S. Pennock-Meehan Co., 1608-18 Ludlow St., Philadelphia, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. Edward Reid, 1526 Ranstead St.. Phila- delphia, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. Pittsburg J. B. Murdoch & Co., 545 Liberty St., Pittsburg, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. In writing to Advertisers kindly mention Horticulture 276 HORTICULTURE March 2, 1907 List of Advertisers Page Alexander J. K 250 Allen J. K.. 270 AUen Wm. Stuart C0.270 American Nursery .--252 Arai Seiiaro 205 Aschmann Godfrey.- -264 Bassett & Washburn. 252 Barrows H.H. & Son. 264 Baur Floral Co 251 Baycrsdorfer H.& Co. 267-268 Bay Sute Nurseries. .252 BeavcD, E. A. 569 Berger Bros 269 Boddington A, T. 262 Boston Flonst Letter Co 267 Boston Plate and Win- dow Glass Co 279 Breck Joseph & Sods 263 Breitmeyer's J. Sons. 267 Bridgeman's Seed Warehouse 263 Burpee W. A. & Co.. 261 Buxton & AUard 278 Caldwell the Woodsman Decocating Co. ..-266 Carlton H. R 251 Carrillo & Baldwin ...264 Chicago Carnation Co 251 Clipper Lawn Mower c:o 279 Conard & Jones 252 Cooke G. H 267 Cottage Gardens. 250-232 Cowee A 263 Dilger Wm 271 Donahoe W. H. . . . 267 Domer F. Sons & Co. 251 Dreer H. A. 265279 Dysart R.J. 268 East Bridecwater Dahlia Garden ....250 Eberman Chas. W.. 271 Edgar W. W. Co. ...263 Edwards Folding Box Co 265 Eggeling Floral Co... 250 EUzabeth Nursery Co. 252 Elliott Wm. & Sons.. 263 Esler J G 279 Ernest W. H 278 Eyres 267 Farquhar R. & J. & Co.. 263 Felthousen J. E 265 Fenrich J. S 271 Fisher Peter 25c Foley M fg. Co ; 79 Ford Bros. 270 Froment H. E. 270 Galvin Thos. F. 267 Gctmore Box Factory 271 Grey T. J. & Co 763 GudeBros.Co- .. ..267 Guttman Alex. J. 251-270 Guttman & Weber... 260 Hail Asso. 279 HaincsJ.E 251 HammondPaint& Slug Shot Works 278 Harlowarden Green- houses 251 Hartmann Hjalmar & Co. 263 Hauswirth P. J. .267 Held A 264 Henderson Peter & Co 264 Herbert David & Son . 250 Herr A. M 265 Hews A. H. Sr Co.. ..378 Hig^ns Edw 976 Hilfinger Bros 278 Htppard E 279 Hitchings & Co 280 Horan E. C 270 Johnson Seed Co 265 Joynt John 263 Kastine W. F 371 Kentucky Tobacco Product Co. 278 Kervan Co., The ....371 King Cons. Co 279 Kroeschell Bros 279 Kuld W. H 278 Lager& Hurrell 264 Langjahr, Alfred H...271 Pago Leedham Bulb Co. -. .250 Leuthy A. & Co 264 Lord & Burnham Co. 280 Lutton W. H 277 Manda Jas. A 264 Maxficld & Dimond. .251 McCarthy N. F. 271 McCoiinell Alex 267 McGorum R. T 266 McKellar Charles W. 268 McK.issick,W. E 268 McManus Jas. 270 Michel! H. F. Co. ...26a Michigan Cut Flower Exchange 271 Millang Cnarles 270 Millang J. A 271 Miller Theo 267 Mineralize i Rubber Co 279 Moninger J. C 279 Morse C. C. & Co. ■ -262 Murdoch J. B.&C0..271 Murray Samuel,. ... .267 New York Cut Flower Co. 271 Nicotine Mfg. Co 278 Niehoff Paul 252 Niessen Leo. Co 26S Park Floral Co 267 Pennock-MeehaD Co. 351-268 Perkins St. Nurseries. 264 Picrson A. N ..-252 Pierson F. R. Co 250 Pierson U Bar Co 280 Poehlmann Bros. Co.. 268 Pulverized Manure Co 278 Quinlan P. R. 265 Randall A. L. Co.... 268 RawsonW.W.&Co. 263 Rajmor John 1 270 Reed& Keller 271 Reid Edw 268 Reinberg Peter 268 Rhodes Mfg. Co 278 Rickards Bros. 263 Robinson H.M.& Co. 366-271 Rock Wm. L 267 Roehrs Julius Co 264 Rolker August & Sons278 Rose Hill Nurseries .264 Sander & Son 264 Scheepcrs John & C0.264 Schultheis Anton . . .264 S^-ott Robt. & Son. --252 Scranton F lo r i s t s' Supply Co 251 Sheridan W. F 270 Siebrccht & Sons 264 Siggers & Siggers 270 Situations & Wants.. 276 Sim Wm 203 SkJdelskv S. S 251 Smith W.C. 264 Smyth Wm. J 267 Stern J. & Co 268 Steams A. T, Lumber Co. 279 Stevens H. A 25* Sutherland Geo. A. Co 271 Syracuse Pottery Co, .276 ThorburnJ.M. & Co. 263 Totty Cha=. H.. 250 Tracy B. Hammond. .263 Traendly & Schenck.270 Traudt Jos 251 Vick's Jas. Sons 263 Vincent R. Jr. & Sons. 265 Walsh M. H 9S2 Ward R. M. & Co.. ..265 Waterer John & Sons. 252 Weathered Co 279 Weber K,C 267 Weber H. & Sons.... 251 Weeber & Don 263 Welch Bros 266-268 Winterson E. F, Co..a68 Yates Floral Co...... 251 Yokohama Nurseries Co 265 Young A. L. & Co 270 Young John 270 Young. Thos. Jr 267 YouQg & Nugent . . . .267 New Offers in This Issue. CENTURY INSECTICIDE. W. H. Kiild, Norwood, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. DAHLIAS. Henry A. Dreer, 714 CUestnut St.. Phila. For page see List of Advertisers. EASTER STOCK. Wm. C. .Smitli, Gist & -Marliet St.. Pblla. For page see List of Advertisers. GLADIOLI. B. Hammond Tracy, Tedar Acres, Wen- bam, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. GREEN CARNATION COLORING. X. F. McCarthy & Co., 84 Hawley St., •Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. HEATING APPARATUS. W. H. Lutton, West Side Av. Sta., Jersey City, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. HIGH GRADE ASTER SEED. Johnson Seed Co., Phliadelpliia. For page see List of Advertisers. "NEW CREATIONS" IN BUSH LIMAS. W. Atlee Burpee & Co., Pliiladelphia. For page see List of Advertisers. NIKOTEEN APHIS PUNK. Nicotine Mfg. Co., St. Louis, Mo. For page see List of Advertisers. OPENING OF NEW MARKET. Berger Bros., 1303 Filbert St., Pliiladel- phia, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. ORCHIDS, ORCHID BASKETS, PEAT. Jos. A. Manda, 191 Valley Road, W. Orange, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. SEEDS. C. C. Morse & Co., 171-73 Clay St., San Francisco, Calif. For page see List of Advertisers. SHAMROCKS. R. T. McGorum. Natick, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. TOMATO PLANTS. W. W. Edgar Co., Waverley, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. Is Your Name In The Above List? If Not, Why Not ? FLORISTS'WAGONS FOR SALE Three florists' open wagons, three florists' top wagons and three sets of harnesses. Can be seen at 1 West 28 St., New York. EDWARD HICCINS. MWMAIWM/mMMfMMMMmmimiMl WANTS, FOR SALE, ETC. Advertisements in this column one cent a word. Initials count as words. Cash with order. _ FOR SALE FOR SALE Desirable greenhouse plant, directly op- posite Woodlawn Cemetery, Everett, Mass. Large and increasing demand for funeral de- signs, bouquets and bedding stuff. Care of lots in the Cemetery, a branch of tlie business. Fine dwelling house with all modern improvements, 6(J0O ft. of glass, 45,- 000 ft. of land. Paying business with open chance to increase. Sold on account of ad- vancing years. Apply to William Christie, Woodlawn Ave., Everett, Mass., or at Hor- ticulture office 11 Hamilton Place, Boston, FOR SALE -Greenhouse Pipe 4-ln. boiler tubes, second band, la flse condition, absolutely free from scale and with ends cut square. Sample and prices on application. Kroeschell Bros. Co., 86 Brie St., Chicago. HELP WANTED HEAD GARDENER and wife wanted on gentleman's country place; must under- stand growing grapes, roses and herbace- ous stock and have some knowledge of forestry. Only experienced gardener need apply; English, Scotch or German pre- ferred. Apply in writing, stating qualifi- cations, to S. Y. X., P. O Boi 2417, Boston. WANTED — A good, reliable nurseryman who understands the propagation of shrubs, perennials, etc., and who has had experi- ence in landscape work. Give full particu- lars and state salary expected. C. E. Fish & Company, W^orcester, Mass. WANTED — A good working gardener with some experience in outdoor planting and hardy rose culture. Steady job for the right man. Address M. W., care HORTI- CULTIIRE, 11 Hamilton Place, Boston. WANTED — Gardener as assistant, compe- tent ill all branches, capable of taking en- tire charge. I'lace private. Apply stating age, wages expected, with references. Box 232, Glen Cove. Nassau Co.. N. Y. WANTED — A sober and reliable all-ronnrt man on a commercial place. Address Geo. E. Feleh, Ayer, Mass.. Box 455. SITUATIONS WANTED WANTED— MANAGER'S POSITION on gentleman's estate by competent married man, English Protestant, age 33, fully ex- perienced in greenhouses, hot beds, flower and vegetable gardening, dairy stock, poul- try, etc.; wife in dairy work. References. N. S. Shepherd, Canton St., Dedham, Mass. WANTED — A good designer capable of taking care of 3 small greenhouses and small garden. Of good experience; strictly sober, honest and reliable; well up In Eng- lish; capable of taking telephone orders. References required. Address J. Fuller, 31 Orchard St., Leominster, Mass. POSITIONS WANTED for head garden- ers and assistants; for further Information apply to W. W. Rawson & Co., 5 DnloB St., Boston, Mass. BUSINESS CHANCES WANTED — A partner for a good whole- sale and retail florist business near Bos- ton. Must furnish some capital and be of good character. Address L. G., care HORTICULTURE, 11 Hamilton Place, Boston. MISCELLANEOUS New England Lily of the Valley forcers will hear of something advantageous by addressing Jans Schmidt, care of HORTI- CULTURE. 11 Hamilton Place, Boston, March 2, 1907 HORTICULTURE 27T Promptness and Good WorKmansHip The uliove combined with personal attention to all work, and the fact thut 1 have m my employ men especially selected for their proficiency in greenhouse heating and building assures ycju of I'lie best results possible for the amount of money expended. Private gardeners and commercial tlorists in all parts of the country for whom 1 have installed work will verity the above. (Send for list). IS VOUR HEATING PLANT IN ORDER FOR THE COMING WINTER? F NOT CAN SEND VOU COMPETENT MECHANICS AT ONCE. Everything for Heating and Ventilating, Grates, Smoke Boxes, Etc. WILLIAM H. LUTTOIN, West Side Ave. Station, JERSEY CITY. N. J. Tel. 4 I 2 R. Bergen Eastern Agent Furnnan Boilers, write for prices SOME RECENTLY INVENTED APPLIANCES IMPROVEMENTS IN ROOF CON- STRUCTION. Herman Thaden of Atlanta, Ga., has obtained a patent on the improvement in roof construction indicated in the accompanying illustration. Fig. 1 is a perspective view of a sI\;eleton roof embodying the invention. Fig. 2 is a view, partly in vertical section and partly the side elevation, of the means for attaching to the ridge of the roof structure. Mr. Thaden claims in this invention the following: In a roof structure, a ridge, wall plates spaced upon opposite sides of the ridge, rafters extending from the plates to the ridge, truss-rods running from the wall plates in reversely-in- clined upward directions, and ap- proaching near the rafters at their lower ends, a block yieldingly secured to the ridge, and connecting the truss- rods and ridge and arranged to equal- ize the strain upon the truss-rods, and purlins carried upon the truss-rods and positioned to support the rafters intermediate their ends. FLORISTS' PLANT STAND. We reproduce herewith photographs showing front and rear view of a plant stand, which is sent to us by the George Wittbold Company. The stands are very light, made of galvanized iron, and they can be used as a vase. They telescope, so that a great many stands will take no more room than one, Mr. Wittbold. who does probably the largest amount of decorating of this kind in Chicago, states that he has found it to be very valuable in his work. A SERVICEABLE GREENHOUSE- BRACKET. The "Economy Bracket," of which a picture is here shown, seems to pre- .'ient the maximum of convenience, strength and beauty with the mini- mum of obstruction and expense. Its value as space saver, a convenience- for the accommodation of shelves for (Showing Method of Fastening.) seedlings, etc., and for raising things toward the light when desired, will be apparent to every greenhouse man without further explanation. It is recommended by Patten & Co., F. H. Kramer, S. J. Goddard and other well- known growers. See advertisement of Buxton & Allard in this issue. TO OUR READERS. You will confer upon us a special favor if you will scan the advertise- ments, as they .ippear from week to week, and favor v.'ith your patronage the firms there repressnted whenever you possibly can. A reference to HOR- TICI'LTURE when sending for goods will be a kind and thoughtful cour- tesy, which will be of far reaching benefit to us, and will, as such be deep- ly appreciated. BETWEEN YOU AND ME, What do you think of the Buyers' Directory and Ready Reference Guide of HORTI- CULTURE? Cent a word! Cheap and Efficient Advertising, I call it. •278 HORTICULTURE March 2, 1907 Tobacco Paper IS THE STRONGEST, BEST PACKED, EASIEST APPLIED. 24 sheets $ 0.75 144 sheets 3.50 288 sheets 6.50 1728 sheets 35.10 NICD'FuME " zr " ^^^^■^^^^■^^^^^ CHEAPEST. Furnishes the .^^ note pricesi Most Nicotine for the Money! Pi„t $ iso Yi Gallon 5.50 ...nanufacturedby... Gallon 10.50 THE KENTUCKY TOBACCO PRODUCT CO., Louisville, Ky. 5 Gallons 47.25 "HORICIM" TRADE MARK San Jose Scale Kills San Jose. HAJ^JVIOIVD'S {Sr^UO {SHOT VSTOtgKlS. ^^HOKMCUJM:" a Scale Killer and Fungicide A preparation for the destruction of the "SAN JOSE SCALE"; carefully prepared and put up in packages for general use. "HORICUri" can be obtained from many of the Seedsmen in the United States. A description of the article is aptly told in the pamphlet. It is put up in quarts and gallons to 50 gallon barrels. It is the Lime, Sulphur, and Salt combination, concentrated. ABOUT "HORICUWT" Glenside, Pa., March 31, 1906. Hammond's Slug Shot Works, Fishkill-on-Hudson, N. Y. Gentlemen : Seeing "Horicum" mentioned in Monthly Bulletin of Div. of Zoology, Penna., I would thank you to inform me where I can get a supply, say about a gallon, for trial. The San Jose Scale is very bad around this section and could no doubt push sale of the solution, especially as it is spoken of SO highly In the above mentioned Bulletin. Yours respectfully, H. J. HINDS. P. S. Glenside is twelve miles from Philadelphia. Send for Pamphlet on " Bugs and Blights " to B. Hammond, Pishkill-on=Hudson, N. Y. NIKOTEENAPHISPUNK THE ORICINAI^ftNp GENUINE NlCOTINli|UM|GANT STRONgEM^^H^FORM PRICE 60 t PEP BOX OF \^ LONGSHEETSr. _^„ r^\ NIKOTEENi: FORSPRAVJING^OR^VAPORIZ 1 PDICE$I 50 PER PINT BOTTLE NC $132° PEO CASE OF 10 PINT BOTTLES. Nicotine MFG.C0.ST.L0UIS Mo. i!|llllilllllllllllllllllllillllllliiiiiiiiiiiilllll!: = Put New Life in Your = = Gardens = = "^^ i = Wizard Brand | anuresf Every Greenhouse operator and gardener ~ knows that pure Sheep Manure is tbe most ~ efficient and satisfactory fertilizer for putting ~ new life and growing power into his gardens JJ and the strongest plants— brightest foliage — ~ most beautiful and perfect blooms result from 3 its liberal use in the Spring. S Wizard Brand pulverized = Sheep Manure S is absolutely pure. It is the best and most Z economical Greenhouse and Garden fertilizer S on the market. Write today for prices and ^ booklet. All Vinds of dried manure?, shredded ^ or pulverized for sale. Biililili ^ ^ fREf ■■l^=gJiS«*]likyi|i|lll ,11 ■:.r' I ; '' 1, ' - ,. ,»#ae=MPIIW EHODES DOUBLE OUT^ PKUHING BEEAB ^t^^^ ^ Cuts from 1 both sides of 1 limbanddoes ' not bruise the bark. 'MUl^Mj^vL^ PAT. \Vc pay Ex- press charges on all orders. Ml Write tor RHODES MFC. CO. "^HJm ^^l^^^^^ "° Dept. 4- GRAND RAPIDS, MICH. THE PULVERIZED MANURE CO, 31 Exchange Avenue, CHICAGO 5 STANDARD FLOWER POTS Packed in small crates, easy to handle. nllllllllllililllllllllllllllllillilliiliillllllll? In ordering goods please add "I saw It in HORTICULTURE." Standard Flower . . POTS Price per crate 1500 3 ia.pots in crate $4-88 >50oaK " " 5.25 isooaji " " 6.00 10003 *' '* 5-00 800 3M " " S-8o 5004 " " 4.50 3205 " " 4.51 144 6 ** " 3.16 Price per crate ISO 7 in. pots incrate$4.3a 60 8 " " 3.00 HAND MADE 48 g in. pots in crate $3.60 48 10 " " 4.8* 24 II " " 3.60 24 12 " *' 4.80 la 14 " '* 4.80 b 16 " " 4.50 Look through the Buyers' Directory and Ready Reference Guide. You will find some good offers there also. If your greenhouses are within 500 miles of the Capitol, write us, we can save you money W. H. ERNEST, 28th and M Streets, WASHINGTON, D. G. Century Insecticide DEATH TO INSECTS Cheapest and b2St on market. Once u;ed, always used. Positively kills green and black tly, mealy bugs, red spider, scale, thrips or any insect on flowers, plants, treei, vegetables, etc, Wdl not injure scent or disc ilor the most delicate flowers and foliage. Also sure death to Oypsy and Tussock Moths. Especially adapted for Roses, Carnations. Chrysanthemums, Heliotropes, Smilax and Ferns Handled by Leading Seedsmen. $2.25 per can of 5 Gallons. Also sold in barrels of 25 and 50 giallons. Prepared by W. H. KULD, NORWOOD, MASS. Seed pans, same price as pots. Send for price list of Cylinders for Cut flowers. Hanging Baskets, Lawn Vases, etc. Ten per cent, off for cash witli order. Address Hllflngrer Bros., Pottery, Fort Edward, N.Y. August Rolker 4 Sons, Agts., 31 Barclay St., N. ». Oltj. USE THE BEST. • Economy Greenhouse Brackets are used by leading growers every- where. Send for price list and de- scriptive circular. BUXTON & ALLARD, Dept. A, Nashua, N.H. March 2. 1907 HORTlCULTURi: 279 ^»e^Av»VV"Sj:g5>Ce« IMPROVED Greenhouse Boiler, 35 Erie St., CHICAGO. Boilers made of Steel Boiler Plate; shell, Breboz sheets and beads of steel; wattr space all around front, sides and back. Write for Information. TheMower that will kill all the Weeds in your Lawn. If you keep the weeds cut so they do not go to seed and cut >our grass with- out bre-ikmg the small feeders of ro its, the grass will become thick and the weeds will disappear. The Clipper will do it. Ask your dealer for them. If mey have not g it ihem, below is the price; No. I -iz-mch Mower $5: No. a— i^-inch Mower $6: No. ■?— i8-inch Mower $7; No. i— 21-inch Mower $8 Send drafi money-order or registered letier. la writing advertisers, meution Horticulture Send other busines* direct to Washington. Saves time and insures better service. Personal aitention guaranteed. Twenty-five years* active service. SPECIALTY: "Working on the Failure* of Others." SIGGERS & SIGGERS PATENT LAWYERS Box 9, National Union Building Washington, D. C. NOW IS THR TIME TO INSURE TOUR GLASS AGAINST DAMAGE BY HAIL* For particulars address ^ohn G. Eslo^t Saddln Rfv^r, M- •/. ^THLHMRToFWLl^fyTTE.Rl^ fyLL HCfiRT5ut1 ORIED CrP/f£SS GREENH0U5L MATERIAL IS TME, y^RY S£:ST^ rOLE.Y M FG . Co. ^71 yi.2Z'^'y'.CHIC6C;0, H/^VE. I T, RiqHT FROM THE QULFof ME-%IC0, fitiOl^fLL M^KE. you RiqHT PRICE.^^ SE-tiD FOR Sketches est/m/^te-s amo HOT-Bt.0 ^^5H.VLMTILeTmqfiPPmf)TU^. FiTTinqS 6/iD f^flhy OTHE.R T/i/JiCfS . The Standard Steam Trap Certificate of merit awarded at Washington, D. C, Florists' Convention. For simplicity, durability and per- fect satisfaction it lias them all guessing. It is in a class by itself. To see it work a large plant as well as a small will convince the most sceptical that it is the Florists' Friend. The Standard Ventilating Machine slill leads as the most durable, easiest working and the all-around satisfactory machine. The Duplex Gutter is gaining all the time, over 12,000 feet sold thus far this season. Catalogues free. E. HIPPARD, TonngstowD, Obio CYPRESS SASH BARS S2 fe«t or lon^ei HOT BED SASH PEGKY CYPRESS BENCH LUMBER GREENHOUSES ERECTED AND EQUIPPED COMPLETE IF DESIRED Write for Circular "D" and Prices rhe A. T. STEAMS LUMBER CO. NEPONSET, BOSTON, MASS. II TONAWANDA. rtv. TOBONTO, owr. WEATHERED COiVlPANY BOX 789, NEW YORK GREENHOUSE BUILDING AND HEATING Send for Catalogue GREENHOUSE CONSTRUCTION LUMBER John C. rioninger Co. 117 E. Blackhawk St., CHICAGO BOSTON PLATE A WINDOW GLASS CO. GREENHOUSE 6LASS German and American '.61 to 2871 St., BOSTON 20-22 Canal SL Why noi try ANCHOR GREENHOUSE HOSE on your next order. PLANT BED CLOTH protects from frost, insects, etc., and still allows free circulation of air. Mineralized Rultber Com IB Cliff Street, Mew York I Holds Class Firmly See tho Point *» ; PEERLESS I OlftztnK Point* ue thebeat. * No riKtirs or tcrtl. Box of ' 1.000 poiiU 76 oU. pottpftid. i HENBT A.DREEB, ^714 CbMtBQt St., Philft., Pa. wwvw 280 horticulture: March 2, 1907 I 1 The Unconsidered Trifles of a few years ago form the basis of profit or loss today. Keen competition has brought things down to this fine point. Brought it to a point where yearly repair costs on the ordinary houses keep a man up to his ears all the time. If you haven't enough money to buy one of our "houses of economy" — then don't build — wait till you can — you will be money in hand in the end. Keep your eye on what we are do- ing for others, then you'll know exactly what we can do for you. Write us. HITCHINGS AND CO. GREENHOUSE DESIGNERS AND BUILDERS. Manufiiclur> rs of Healinii and Venltlatinii Apporjilui. 1170 Broadway, NEW YORK. AND 4 SGSGfiSGQSSfl ■\ FOR SHALLOW CELLARS requiring low flow pipe connections we have made our i8 I and 30 Series with socket conntctions on either side for caulked joints. The height to center of flow pipe outlet on the 18 is 48 inches; on the 30 it is 61 inches. Here is an up-to-date boiler that has connections in the same place as the older pattern greenhouse boiler and will slip right in its place and fit on existing connections, which is certainly an economical consideration. FOR SALE: Every part or any part for good greenhouse!. LORD C. Baartman— Ferdinand Tschupp, Portrait— Other and lianker, all. without regard to station in social or CAR^NATroNcbM'M"ENTS-B.""A:str'oud: •.:■.■.■.:■.•. :■.■.:'. fo2 ''"'^.''^'^f ^'^''- '^'^"^ '"eyond onr view; And like the little charmer That tempted me astray. They steal ont half the brightness Of many a summer day. Oh! hearts that fail for longing For some forbidden tree. Look up and learn a lesson From that wild rose and me, 'Tis wiser far to number The blossoms at my feet. Then ever to be sighing For just one bud more sweet. My sunbeams and my shadows Fall from a pierced hand; I can better trust His wisdom Since His heart I under.stand. And may be in the morning When His blessed face 1 see, He will tel! me why my white rose Grew just too high for me. THE ROSE "Dear flower of hoaveu and love! thou glorious thing That lookest out the garden noolis among; Rose, that art ever fair and ever young: Was it some angel on invisiljle wing Hover'd around thy fragrant sleep, to fling His glowing mantle of warm sunset hues O'er thy unfolding petals, wet with dews, Such as the flower-fays to Titania bring? 0 flower of thousand memories and dreams. That take the heart with faintness, while we gaze On the rich depths of thy inwoven maze; From the green banks of Eden's blessed streams 1 dream'd thee brought, of brighter days to tell Long pass'd. but promised yet with us to dwell." God sa\ e yoni Splendor of the Spring. Blazoi:ing The jewels strung upon your spray Unveiling your vermilion To the sun In its virginal array. You see your face's cinnabar From afar Multiplied amid the wheat: Amid the wheat whose vivid green Shines more sheen Against your fellows set in it. 'Ilien here. M'here b.v yonr sweets suspire, Pilled with Are, Despite the triple sisters sad, I do design to make) my song Match the long Sweep of the wings that Horace had. Let others sing the rink's soft hues If they choose Or of the Lily's silvery flower. Or of the golden Fleur-delvs. She that is Emblem of our Prince's power. But I. nhile voice is mine to sins. Still will fling All mv praise before the Rose, The more since she too bears the name Gi\en by Fame To Her who all rn.v worship owes. (Written in l.'j.tiO. Translation by Wynd- ham.) PAYING A ROSE FOR RENT. In Manheim. Pennsylvania, stands the Zion Lutheran Church, which was gathered together by Baron William Stiegel, who was the first glass and iron manufacturer of note in this country. He came to America in 1750, with a fortune which would be equal today to a million dollars, and founded and built and named Manheim. He was a man of deep spiritual and reli- gious belief, and of profound senti- ment, and when in 1771 he gave the land to the church, this clause was in the indenture: "Yielding and paying therefor unto the said Henry William Stiegel, his heirs or .issigns. at the said town of Manheim. in the Month of June Y'earlv, forever here- after, the rent of ONE RED ROSE, if the same shall be lawfully demanded." Nothing more touching can be im- agined than the fulfilment each year of this beautiful and symbolic cere- mony of payment. The little town is rich in roses, and these are gathered freely for the church service, when "One Red Rose" is still paid to the heirs of the sainted old baron, who died in 1778, broken in health and for- tunes, even having languished in jail some time for debt. A new church was erected on the site of the old one in 1S92, and in a beautiful memorial window the decoration of the red rose commemorates the sentiment of its benefactor. The Rose Tavern, in the neighboring town of Bethlehem, stands on land granted for the site of a tavern by William Penn, for the yearly rental of "One Red Rose." In England the payment of a rose as rent was often known. The Bishop of Ely leased Ely house in 1576 to Sir Christopher Hatton, Queen Elizabeth's handsome Lord Chancellor, for a red rose to be paid on midsummer day, ten loads of hay and ten pounds per an- num, and he and his Episcopal suc- cessors reserved the right of walking in the gardens and gathering twenty bushels of roses yearly. In PYance there was a feudal right to demand a payment of roses for the making ot rose water. From "Old-Time Gardens." by Alice Morse Earle. Published by the Macmillan Company. "TIGHTENING OF THE TIES." Editor HORTICULTURE: "Tightening of the Ties" In your is- sue of February 23 is well put. I thank you very much for the promi- nence you gave the subject in HORTI- CULTURE. Gardeners' and Florists' clubs are organized for a definite pur- pose, and in our exchange of ideas along business lines we begin to real- ize that we are receiving a practical education; our minds are being broad- ened, and we become conscious of the fact that our calling is not composed of several petty groups, the one divid- ed against the other. The end of such division is failure. May the spirit of brotherhood be a mighty force for the betterment of our life's work. Let it be the momentum that shall enable us to see "eye to eye," and we shall go hand in hand with one grand purpose in life, and so may be of seme help to our fellow-man, and our calling — the greatest ever given to man — will become one and inseparable. THOS. H. WESTWOOD, Pres. G. & F. Club of Boston. •THOU CAN'ST NOT SAY I DID IT." "The reference in this column a few weeks ago to a reported organization of Greek flower buyers has called forth a meaningless sermon from) a Boston editor." — Florists' Excliange. Our irritable but always esteemed contemporary is once more "off the track." Its simple faith in "reference in this column" as an exclusive source of information for the rest of the world is just admirable but its anxiety to prove innocence when no charge had been made against it has a sus- picious look. "When you see a tom cat with his whisk- ers full of feathers, do not say 'Canary' — he'll take offense." Frau Karl Druschki. alias Schnee- konigin, alias Snow Queen; Kaiserin Augusta Victoria, alias White Ameri- can Beauty! Wanted, a fearless nomenclature committee. A bill is now before the Wisconsin state legislature, providing for the cre- ation of a state park of the lands sur- rounding Devil's Lake. The property is located about midway between Mil- waukee and Madison, and has excel- lent scenic and geological attractions. The bill has a more than even chance of being enacted into law. 292 HORTICULTURE March 9, 1907 WHOLESOME CHESTNUTS. Seedlings of all kinds as fast as tliey show fitness should be pricked off in- to flats, and others more advanced and already pricked off and crowding should be either transplanted into oth- er flats or potted. Pots are preferable for many kinds of bedding plants as well as for nearly everything intend- ed ultimately for pot culture for deco- rative purposes. Lobelias, salvias, be- gonias and several other things are better in pots when offered for sale; as for coleus and heliotrope they should of course be potted right out of the sand. Lobelia at first may be pricked off into flats in small clumps, and when these grow to decent size they can be potted and grown on un- til they flower. Lettuce for early planting should now be sown. Celery for early plant- ing should now be so far advanced as to make pricking off necessary. Keep celery growing ahead without a check. If you have never tried the experiment of sowing a little onion seed in the greenhouse you should lose no time in doing so; when they are well up over the soil in the flat, prick off into other flats and leave them there until time to plant them out, or later pot them into small pots after they get a fair size in the flats; that is the way to raise exhibition onions. Don't leave cabbage or cauliflower too long in the seed boxes; if you do they will have a hard time recovering after being shifted. It is now time to think about dahlias. If you intend buying any of the good varieties recently introduced, do not put it off too long if only the good standard sorts are wanted. By getting strong bulbs now you may be able to increase the stock by propagation be- fore planting time comes. If you own stock from which you intend to propa- gate, take in for that purpose only such bulbs as you are sure are cor- rectly named. Place them on a bench, throw some leaf mould over them, and wait until the cuttings appear, but don't wait until they are long, spindly and soft: take them off when they are short and stocky, with a bit of a heel If possible; put them in the sand to root; shade them for a few days ab- solutely, and after that only when the sunlight directly strikes them; give the cuttings sufficient water to keep them from wilting; pot them up when- ever they have emitted short roots; shade them then for a day or two; after that give them all the light pos- sible and grow them cool. Be careful at all times in labeling, because if you intend selling the plants a neglect In that particular will come back on you after the plants bloom. Don't forget that single dahlias are almost unsur- passed for cutting from all through the late summer, and are always gor- geous to look at whether growing or cut. Cyclamen seedlings are now, or should be well advanced in the flats into which they were pricked from the seed pan. On no account leave them to get crowded in those flats; rather transplant them care- fully into others, and then as soon as they have made suffi- cient progress in growth shift them Into pots of a suitable size. Pansies in flats in the greenhouse should not be allowed to remain there much longer. Remove them to cold frames, flats and all. or in a very lit- tle while plant them in good soil in the frames. Give the frames where pansies were planted in the fall all the air and light possible from now on; give attention to watering; remove dead flowers and leaves, taking care at all times, however, that sufficient covering is provided at nightfall to meet all emergencies. Take ofl" violet cuttings and root them without delay. Look over canna roots and put up all required of the French type, examining carefully ev- ery root before potting to avoid pot- ting dead roots. Don't be too severe in dividing choice cannas; rather err on the safe side and It will be found more satisfactory in the end. Water azaleas liberally now, but do not syringe. It is much better to have a liberal proportion of the blooms on azaleas only half open when selling time comes. They may not look so gorgeous in that stage, but the major- ity of buyers now know what a plant in that condition means for service. Hydrangeas sold well last Easter. It is of course now too late to suggest them if they are not already under way, but if they are look well after them and get the bloom in as good condition as possible. There are many devices within the range of possibility to tempt buyers of miscellaneous bulb- ous flowers. I remember that last year a great many pansy plants were sold in small fancy baskets and dishes; there will likely be more sold this year. Small hampers and baskets filled artistically have an irresistible charm. Pans of tulips ai'e never long standing unsold. It will be of interest to know that Messrs. R. & J. Farquhar & Co. have something new in Primula obconica that is not only a novelty but a sensational one. That firm has given us many good things, such as the Far- quhar rose, Lilium philippense, red Begonia Erfordii, and ever so many other things, and to my knowledge they never gave the stamp of their ap- proval to anything that turned out a failure. "Pacts are chiefs that winna ding." A DESIRABLE GIFT FOR YOUR EMPLOYEE. There can be no more useful and ap- propriate present than a subscription to HORTICULTURE. The more he reads HORTICULTURE the better service he will render you. If you want to give five or more we will be glad to make a special discount, on application. Other Useful Books. The Dahlia. By L. K. Peacock. Price, 30 cents. The American Carnation. C. W. Ward. Price, $3.50. Manual of the Trees of North Ameri- ca. C. S. Sargent. Price, $6.00. The First Countv Park System. P. W. Kelsey. Price, $1.25. The Horticulturist's Rule-Book. Bailey. Price, 75 cents. Chrysanthemum Manual. Smith. Price, 40 cents. The Chrysanthemum. Harrington. Price, 50 cents. How to Make Money Growing Violets. Saltford. Price, 25 cents. Dwarf Fruit Trees. Waugh. Price, 50 cents. AT THE WIDENER CONSERVA- TORIES. One of the most palatial country seats in the vicinity of Philadelphia is that of P. A. B. Widener at Ogontz. The gardens and conservatories have been under the care of William IClein- heinz for many years and have become famous under his superintendence, not only in this vicinity but outside also by reason of success of their products on the exhibition tables in distant cities. At the present writing (mid-Feb- ruary) there are many interesting items in the conservatories which will well repay a visit by the horticultural student. The several houses of carna- tions are in prize-winning shape. Lady Bountiful we have never seen finer; Haines is also in magnificent shape; Patten is fine but rather late being reluctant and unsatisfactory un- til January; Robert Craig, Harlowar- den and several other varieties are no- ticeably good. John Kuhn's new pink seedling is being tested here and looks promising. The flower is a soft rose, a pure self when first open but paler on the outer half of the petals when the flower is older. Mr. Klelnheinz considers this the best keeper of any variety he knows. A house of antirrhinums is in splen- did shape at present with flower spikes a foot and over in length and of reflned colors — mostly selfs, al- though there are two very choice varie- gated sorts. One would say that there could not be much to admire in a bench of such a common thing as double Von Sion daffodils; but our attention was ar- rested by one which was the largest and most perfectly formed we have ever seen — an ideal flower. The cycla- mens are a good strain and well grown. There is a white variety es- pecially which for size and purity is simply magnificent. If this is carefully watched we have in it the forerunner of a race of giant flowers that will make our present giganteums and grandiflorums look like pigmies. This is no exaggeration. The writer may claim with all due modesty to have seen as many fine cyclamens during the past twenty-five years as any and more than most. Sweet peas are grown here quite ex- tensively, the varieties being mostly Florence Denzer for white and Christ- mas for pink. A number of new Zvolanek seedlings are on trial, one of the best being Mrs. E. Wild, a ruby. There is also good pale blue — un- named. The rose houses are in fine condi- tion, but there are no novelties calling for special mention. The palm houses and fern houses are extensive and the stock unusually fine. The fruit houses will be a blaze of bloom very soon. I asked Mr. Kleinheinz if Mr. Widener took a keen interest in all this glory and he answered that he did. That Mr. Widener came as often as he could to walk around — and then added with that charming naivette for which he Is famous — "but you see Mr. Widener must go to town pretty often too, so he can make some money to pay for all this with." GEORGE C. WATSON. You'll find something worth reading on every page of this paper. March 9, 1907 HORTICULTURi: 293 Rose Little Dot m •I ^ •-^-^ ..-f '^^;^ ^"^ JV. >f '■ J. ■ 9i^ wk^^^^^^m^f^ ^-^ i-^si '. — v -■'.■- •■;--Vi:-..^ ■ 1 This pretty little hardy rose is one of Jackson Dawson's hybrids, Rosa multiflora x Clotilde Soupert. The flowers are flesh color and very pro- fuse, in fact too much so, for Mr. Daw- son tells us that it blooms so inces- santly that he could never find wood enough from which to propagate it in A NEW INSTRUCTOR AT AM- HERST. C. A. Bishop of Waltham, Mass., has been appointed instructor pro tem. in floriculture at Massachusetts Agricul- tural College to fill out the current semester in place of Francis Canning, who leaves this week to take charge of an estate in Altoona, Pennsylvania. Mr. Bishop has had a thorough train- ing in various lines of agriculture, horticulture and gardening in the Eng- lish way and has had several years experience in teaching. He has filled many responsible positions. His gar- den education began in 1S73 when he went to Bylaugh Park, Norfolk, as German gardener. He remained at this place for seven years and at the time of leaving was foreman of all the glass houses there. For some time he was connected with the famous Veitch Nurseries of England. For two years he was foreman in the fruit house and gardens at Hatton House, Ti'ing. He was then three years foreman at Bas- ing Park, Hampshire; then two years foreman at Hopwood Hall, Lancashire: then three years head gardener and resident manager at The Grove, Ted- dington; then for eight years head gardener and steward at Wightwick Manor. In 1S98 he was appointed head of the Department of Experimental Agriculture In the Bermudas which position he held until the spring of 1905. During 1905 and 1906 he was en- gaged in commercial horticultural en- terprises on his own account in the Bermudas, coming to Massachusetts to make his home in the fall of 1906. HORTICULTURE'S REPRESENTA- TIVES. The following named gentlemen represent this paper in their various local districts, and are authorized to accept subscriptions, advertisements and news items: BUFFALO, N. Y.— E. C. Brucker, 385-87 Ellicott St. CLEVELAND. OHIO— A. L. Hutchlns. 2220 East 74th St. COLUMBUS, OHIO— M. B. Faxon, 246 Oak St. CINCINNATI, OHIO— Frank W. Ball, 31 East 3d St. DETROIT, Mica— Frank Danzer, 1487 loth St. INDIANAPOLIS, IND.— George B. Wle- gand. IfilO N. Illinois St. LOUISVILLE, KY.— F. L. Schuiz, Jr., 1325 Cherokee Rd. MONTREAL.— William Cooper, 338 St. Jiimes St. NEWPORT, R. I.— David Mcintosh, Ledge Road. PHILADELPHIA, PA.— George C. Wat- sou, Dohsou Bldg., 9th and Market Sts. SAN FRANCISCO, CAL.— Luther Mon- nette, 866 Isabella St.. Oakland, Cal. TWIN CITIES— John A. Mav, 163 Igle- hart St., St. Paul, Minn. WASHINGTON— Jas. L. Carbery, George- town, D. C. TOLEDO, OHIO— J. L. SchlMer, 929 Pronty Ave. By courtesy q/ F. 11'. Kelsey sufficient quantities to give it any wide distribution. It received honor- able menton from the Massachusetts Horticultural Society when exhibited ROSES AT WOODS HOLE. Among the newer productions in M. H. Walsh's collection of rambler roses at Woods Hole Evangeline stands out as the queen of the singles. The flowers are pink flushed and veined, very large, fading to almost white as they mature. The blooms are borne in very large trusses and the foliage la enormous and shining. Mr. Walsh pre- dicts a great future for Evangeline In park work. Paradise is another fine one not yet ready for distribution. The petals are pink toned down to white in the centre of the flower, shell shaped and wavy. The stamens are numerous and bright yellow, giving a lively effect especially in the newly-opened flowers. Among the unnamed seedlings are two doubles, rosy pink in color. One has wavy crumpled petals, very fine foliage and graceful, delicate habit The other, a cross between Wichural- ana and Baltimore Belle, bears very long trusses of flowers, deeper than Debutante, the color paler on the older blooms. The New Cyclopedia of American Horticulture. L. H. Bailey. Six large quarto volumes; 146 full-page plates; 25,000 plant names; $25.00 in payments of $1.00 down and eight monthly pay- ments of $3.00 each, or cash payment of $23.75. Order from Horticulture. 294 HORTICULTURi: March 9, 1907 NEWS OF THE CLUBS AND SOCIETIES NEWPORT HORTICULTURAL SO- CIETY. Last Tuesday evening a business meeting of the Newport Horticultural Society was held in the ante room of the Society's hall. The business was dispatched in short order, the meet- ing lasting not more than twenty min- utes, when an adjournment was voted. It was after this that the most im- portant meeting perhaps in the So- ciety's history took place, when mem- bers with their families to the number of between one hundred and fifty to two hundred, assembled in the main hall for the enjoyment of an entertain- ment, provided for them by the enter- tainment committee, of which John T. Allan was chairman. This entertain- ment consisted for the first part of vo- cal solos by Louis Walker, the famous blind tenor of Taunton, Thomas F. Connolly, Agustus H. Swan and John T. Allan, Jr., the boy soprano; the lat- ter in his rendering of several selec- tions made th^ hit of the evening. He has a voice of unusual sweetness en- hanced by careful training with a pres- ence and manner bright and captiva- ting. Interspersed with the solos were readings by Miss Lilian E. Maher and Mr. Rankin, and violin selections by Master Richard Rossen and piano selections by Miss Finn. At the conclusion of the first part of the musical program an excellent and elaborate collation was served by the committee assisted by Mr. Wiswell the landlord of the Perry House, the pur- veyor. After the collation had been leisurely disposed of the musical pro- gram was resumed and uninterruptedly continued until a late hour. Bruce Butterton acted the host with rare tact and acceptance. There is not the least possible doubt that apart from the en- joyment pure and simple, meetings of this kind are beneficial to societies in other ways, and certainly the many words of approbation of this one in- dicates much .good for the future of the Society. D. McINTOSH. AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF PARK SUPERINTENDENTS. The mid-year meeting of the execu- tive committee of this association was held on Saturday, March 2, at the New Manchester House, Manchester, N. H. There were present: President Byron Worthen, of Manchester; Secretary Mulford, Harrisburg, Pa.; ex-Secretary Duncan, Boston; Chas. Keith. Bridge- port, Conn.; J. F. Cowell, Buffalo. N. Y.; ex-Presideut J. A. Pettigrew and Wm. J. Stewart, Boston. The program for the annual convention to be held at Toronto next August and other mat- ters appertaining to the general wel- fare of the association were discussed. A resolution on the death of James Braik of Buifalo, N. Y., a member of the association, was unanimously adopted. Messrs. J. F. Cowell, J. A. Pettigrew and Theodore Wirth were appointed a committee to consider the question of closer affiliation with other horticultural organizations. In the evening the visitors were en- tertained at a banquet in the New Manchester House, at which were pres- ent ex-Mayor Knowlton and Messrs. Ramsay and McElroy of the Board of Public Works. COLUMBUS FLORISTS' CLUB. The last meeting of the club for February was held on the twenty-sixth, with President Stephens in the chair. It was a large and enthusiastic gath- ering, all the other officers and man,y members being on hand. There was a very attractive display of plants and flowers; the committee on awards, con- sisting of Messrs. Metzmaier, Roth. Brust, Reichart, and Saxton, gave R. A. Currier 20 points for a very finely- flowered specimen of Simon Mardner azalea; and I. D, Subert 25 points for a superb vase of Princess of Wales vio- lets. The question of ways and means for a successful chrysanthemum show this autumn were discussed, and the solid manner in which our members back this project can only lead to an unqualified success. The committee in charge of this matter consists of Messrs. M. B. Faxon chairman, Albert Knopf, Guy H. Woodrow, Sherman F. Stephens and James McKellar. The plan of distributing penny packets of vegetable and flower seeds to the pub- lic school children, as in previous years, was arranged for, M. B. Faxon being chosen to direct the work. Lack of space prevents me from describing in full the good work that is being done here in the matter of school and home gardens — the greatest improvement is already noticeable in the cleaning-up of back yards, and other unsightly places; to say nothing of the beautiful front yards and window boxes that are the direct results of our club's hard work. After a very long and profitable meeting, the club adjourned to Tuesday evening, March 12. NEW JERSEY FLORICULTURAL SOCIETY. The monthly meeting and floral dis- play of this society was held on March 1, at which time were started the com- petitive exhibits for 1907. Lager & Hurrell staged a tasteful group of Lsplia Cattleya Arnoldiana, Denbro- bium nobile album and Cattleya Schro- dera;; Julius Roehrs Co., a collection of their Easter blooming orchids, Cattleya Schroderae white and colored, Oncidium splendens; Orson A. Miller, lycastes, Odontoglossum crispum. Onci-dium fuscatum, and Dendrobiurj virginalis, for which they all were awarded first-class certificates. Carna- tions and roses were shown by D. Kindsgrab, Wra. Reid, Max Schneider, W. J. Bennett and others. F. R. Pier- son Co. offered a prize of $10.00 for the best 25 blooms of carnation Win- sor at the fall show. A committee consisting of M. MacRorie, D. Kinds- grab and H. Halbig was appointed to frame a resolution on the death of O. D. Munn. NASSAU COUNTY HORTICULTUR- AL SOCIETY. At a recent meeting of the Nassau County Horticultural Society, Mr. Myers, manager to G. R. Sheldon, gave a few very instructive remarks on the growing of bush chrysanthemums for exhibition. The popular vice-president was listened to very attentively by all present. Mr. Myers as a grower has proved himself second to none in this section. TARRYTOWN HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY. The February meeting of this society was held in the regular meet- ing rooms, Feb. 26th, president Howard Nichols in the chair. A fine vase of the new scarlet carnation Beacon from Peter Fisher, Ellis, Mass., was on exhibition and was awarded a certifi- cate of merit. Three well grown plants of Primula stellata were exhibited by Thos. Atkinson, gardener to Mrs. Henry Seigel, Mamaroneck, N. Y., who was awarded a cultural certificate for same. The monthly prize for the best twelve roses other than American Beauty was won by James Ballantyae with Bridesmaid. It was decided to hold the June show, June 14th, and the dates were fixed for the fall show, for Nov. 6, 7 and 8th. A communication from David Eraser, Pittsburg, offering a prize of $25.00 for the best twelve blooms of chrysanthemum Miss Clay Frick at the fall show was thank- fully received, and was decided on to be ofl'ered as $15.00 for first, and $10,00 for second prize. A third prize of $10.00 was then donated for the same exhibit by James Requa. James I. Donlan read a paper on decorative work, and gave some good illustrations in the arrangement of cut flowers. .los. Bradley contributed the cut flowers, amongst which were Roman hyacinths. Primula obconica, mignonette, cyclamens, carnations, and sweet peas. A very lively discus- sion followed. This was conceded to be the most animated meeting the society has had in many months and was thoroughly enjoyed by all. At the March meeting an essay will be reaxl on out door roses. D. McFARLANE, Cor. Sec. NORTH SHORE HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY. This society held its regular meet- ing in Manchester, Mass., on March I ; W. B. Jackson was elected president pro tern. The subject discussed was "Annuals suitable for forcing." A. E. Parsons was awarded a certificate of merit for vase of annual lupins. Mr. Parsons recommended growing lupins for cut flowers. With a night temper- ature of 50 to 55 degrees, seed sown in benches the early part of September will produce flowers ready for cutting by Christmas, and with feeding and ordinary treatment several crops of cut blooms can be secured. J. W. Dun- can, assistant superintendent of the Boston Parks, will speak at the next meeting. WM. TILL. Sec. GRAND RAPIDS (MICH.) FLOR- ISTS' CLUB. The meeting on February 18, was well attended. S. S. Skidelsky was present and gas'e an interesting talk which was greatly enjoyed. Mr. Strong of the State Agricultural College spoke upon Sub-Irrigation. Discussions in regard to the growing of cucumbers, lettuce, etc., were participated in by the members. A committee was ap- pointed to arrange for an exhibition om April 15. March 9, 1907 HORTICULTURE 295 F. R. PiKRSON, Vice-President jS^ Officers and Judges American Rose Society j2^ Harry f). May, Treasurer Koi'.ERT Simpson, Presideut RBBiR 15EXJ. Hammond, Secretary U^ Convention at Washington March 13-U-15 1907 J0^ W. F. Kasting, Judge P. J. Hadswirth, Judge Robert Craig, Judge 296 HORTICULTURE March 2, 1907 AMERICAN ROSE SOCIETY. The Spring Rose Show will open in Washington Light Infantry Hall, 15th & E streets, N. W., Washington, D. C, on next Wednesday, March 13th, to be open until Friday the 15th inclu- sive. The Superintendent of exhibitions is Louis Freeman, 1307 F street, N. W., Washington, D. C. Various entries liave already been made and M. H. Walsh of Woods Hole, Mass., advises that he will send on some fine samples of his climbing roses. The judges are Messrs. Robert Craig of Philadelphia, Wm. F. Kasting of Buffalo, and P. J. HauBwirth of Chicago. Papers will be prepai-ed by Theo. Wirth, Supt. of Parks, Minneapolis, M. H. Walsh, and E. G. Hill of Richmond, Ind. The headquarters of the Society will be at the Arlington Hotel. The Sec- retary will be in Washington on Tues- day, the 12th, to attend to matters per- taining to the Society and Show. There is a particular prize offered by Moore, Hentz & Nash of $15.00 and $10.00 in cash to be given to the grow- er (that is a man who did the actual work of growing) for the two best exhibits of roses shown in the Exhibi- tion. This is recognition of the actual workmanship, whether he be the ex- hibitor or an employee of the exhibi- tor. Corbey Bros. Bakery offer a cash prize of $25.00 for the best mantel decoration. There are altogether 35 special premiums offered outside of the regular Society premiums. About three-quarters of the membership have already sent in their annual dues and several new men have forwarded their checks. BENJAMIN HAMMOND, Secretary. Scale of Points for Judging Roses. Comijetitive Novelties Classes. for Certifl. Size 15 10 Color 20 20 Stem 20 15 Form 15 15 Substance 15 JO Foliage 15 15 Fragrance ° Distinctiveness 1" WASHINGTON ROSE CONVENTION NOTES. Widespread interest is being mani- fested here as well as throughout the entire country in the convention which meets here next week. It is expected .that nearly every state and territory in the Union will be represented as ■well as different portions of Canada. "Washington is particularly interested in three classes open to amateur com- petitors; these classes comprise three prizes each; for best specimen of fern which has been grown in a dwelling for at least four months previous to ex- hibition, for which Jno. Clark offers prizes of $5, $3, and $2; for best specimen of rubber plant grown in dwelling, for which Peter Bisset offers similar prizes, and Geo. Field offers three prizes for best specimen of geranium. The preparations for the exhibit which is to be of a national character, have been in progress for some time, and when the show opens it is promised that Washington will see one of the prettiest and most un- .usual exhibits ever offered. JAS. L. CARBERY, FLORISTS CLUB OF PHILADEL- PHIA. Seven regular and one associate members were added to the roll of the club at its meeting on 5th inst. Mr. Pennock's record in the presidency is setting the pace and bids fair to break the record. Captain Lynch was the speaker of the evening his subject being the wonderful possibilities of sending roses by mail all over the country and the gi-eat good it does incidentally to the regular flower trade by educating the people. His remarks will appear in full in a future issue and will be found very interest- ing. F. H. Kramer of Washington ex- hibited three grand vases of Queen Beatrice rose which were declared by the committee the finest ever ex- hibited. One rose had been in a drug- gist's window In Washington for five days, showing the wonderful keeping qualities of this new variety. John Cook of Baltimore exhibited his new pink rose, a lovely Bridesmaid shade, of globular form and very fragrant. Edward Towill showed a vase of Joseph W. Hill a bronze pink shade apparently of merit. Robert Scott & Son sent two of the new Dickson varie- ties in the hardy Hybrid Tea class, one a Malmaison color the other orange yellow. They look to be very promising future winners. Samuel Batchelor exhibited some well grown standard Teas. Jno. E. Haines sent carnations and the Baur Floral Co. sent samples of their new calyx mender. Among out-of-town visitors who addressed the meeting were Messrs. Knickman of New York, Whitehill of Newburgh, Kramer of Washington. Haines of Bethlehem, and Swartz of Sharon Hill. The meeting was the largest and most enthusiastic of 1907. Convention matters occupied much time. AMERICAN CARNATION SOCIETY. Carnations registered by R. Witter- staetter, Cincinnati, Ohio. "The Cardinal". Color a deep rich scarlet, habit similar to Estelle but stronger. "The Aristocrat". Color a deep lively cerise, long stemmed flowers three to three and one-half inches in diameter. Habit, no surplus grass, a rapid grow- er, quite healthy and with long jointed stems. "Afterglow". Color a light ros5' cerise, a three-inch flower, guard petals standing out straight with high built center. Habit, a strong vigorous grower, stems the length of Aristo- crat but more rigid. Destined to be grown as largely as The Lawson in its time. ALBERT M. HERR. Lancaster, Pa. LADIES, PLEASE TAKE NOTICE. The following States have furnished members for the Ladies' Auxiliary to S. A. F., as follows: Missouri, Michi- gan, Pennsylvania, Illinois, Ohio, Massachusetts, Indiana, New York, Connecticut. Louisiana, Wisconsin and Washington. I would like to learn from the Ladies in District of Colum- bia, New Jersey, Colorado, Iowa, Kan- sas, Kentucky, Maryland, Nebraska, and other States not mentioned. Our first order for pins is growing small rapidlv. Encouraging, "is it not?" MRS. CHAS. H. MAYNARD, Secretary, 219 Horton Ave., Detroit, Mich. TOLEDO (O.) FLORISTS' CLUB. Our meeting of February 28 was the greatest success the club has ever had. It was intended to be a special carna- tion meeting, but it is better designat- ed as a carnation show. The conse- quence was, that the meeting proper did not amount to anything as far as club business was concerned, but it was over-running with good fellow- ship and sociability. J. L. Schiller had the management of the exhibits and his efforts in bringing together flowers from the home growers and the well- known houses in this line were very successful. All nearby florists were specially invited, and a goodly number came to look at the flowers and renew old friendship. We had several hun- dred visitors during the evening. The local press treated us very kindly in the reports. A large table was reserved for the outside exhibitors and a handsome bunch of Aristocrat was in the center. John E. Haines exhibited John E. Haines, Imperial and Pink Imperial. The stem and size of flower on this collection surpassed anything seen here before. The F. R. Pierson Co. showed White Enchantress, Wlnsor and Miss Helen M. Gould. We liked the latter, but our people will not buy anything but pure colors. W. E. Hall's scarlet E. G. Gillett is well known here and, is hard to beat. It was finer this year than ever, and when he makes up his mind to disseminate, it, it will give no disappointment to buyers. R. Hartman of Napoleon showed excellent Lady Bountiful and Pink Lawson. Mrs. E. L. Hawkins had a sport of Enchantress and Lilium philippense. Among local exhibitors President Bayer had 6 vases, of which specially worthy of mention were Mrs. T. W. Lawson, White Lawson, and some seedlings. Bmil Kuhnke had extra good Rose Pink Enchantress, Mrs. M. A. Patten, Pink Patten, Marquise, Flamingo. In John Gratopp's collec- tion Enchantress and Mrs. T. W. Law- son led. Mr. Haebich, florist at the State Hospital, exhibited his white seedling, which shows good substance, is medium large and of a pure glist- ening white. He has no name for it and refuses stubbornly all suggestions for a name in connection with the hos- pital. Kruger Bros, had a nice group of palms, lilac Marie Legraye, and lily of the valley; Richmond, Bride and Bridesmaid roses were especially good. A large table was filled with sturdy cyclamens Avith immense flow- ers grown mostly from a strain fur- nished by the Perennial Gardens Co., callas, Boston and Scottii ferns, shown by Emil Kuhnke. The Perennial Gar- dens Co., exhibited a well-grown spec- imen of Araucaria imbricata, and bulbs of lilium auratum, speciosum album and roseum. The interest shown by the public is encouraging, and we hope to have a large show in the future. These little exhibitions of seasonable flowers tend to help our trade, and that is what we want. AN INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITION. On the first of May, 1907, a horticul- tural exhibition in connection with the International Exposition of Art will open at Mannheim on the Rhine, Ger- many. It is desired to make the ex- hibition representative of all countries, and Americans are invited to contri- March 9, 1907 HORTICULTURE 297 bute to the departments of plants and fruits. Especially notable will be the collections of orchids and cacti which will contain many novelties from South America and Mexico, growing as near- ly as possible in their natural state. Original garden plots will be a promi- nent feature. Demonstrations will bo given to show the improvements in packing fruits and flowers for ocean transportation, in preserving fruits both by cooling and heating processes, the various forms of jare, etc., for holding preserved fruit, etc. Information regarding details of the exhibition can be obtained by address- ing Ritter, Burgomaster, Chairman of the Exposition, Mannheim, Gemany, Pink Patten, Georgia, Victory and Harvard, and first with Mrs. Patten and Seedling No. 50; H. T. & A. H. Funnell took second with Enchantress, also a first on N. elegantissima. A. Alius had a first prize on cyclamens and captured several other prizes, as did also R. Cartwright. Special award was given to F. R. Pierson Co. for car- nation Winsor, and to Huntington Nursery Co. for sweet peas.. CARNATION NIGHT AT CORNELL UNIVERSITY. The evening of February 25th was dedicated to carnations at the Lazy Club, which is the official organization of the Horticultural Department of Cornell University. At the solicitation of W. H. Griffiths, gardener of the de- partment, a number of varieties of carnations were on exhibition. The merits of these were studied and com- pared by students and visitors. The extraordinary improvement which has taken place in the commercial quali- ties of this flower in recent years was noted and commented upon. Collections of blooms were received from John E. Haines, Bethlehem, Pa., who forwarded an exceedingly instruc- tive and interesting group, largely of his own origination. The F. R. Pier- son Co., Tarrytown, N. Y., showed Winsor, Melody, Helen M. Gould, White Enchantress, Rose Pink En- chantress and Red Lawson. The in- teresting feature about this exhibit is that Gould, White Enchantress and Rose Pink Enchantress are all sports from the original Enchantress. The Pierson Company regard these as among the leading commercial varie- ties which they cultivate. Peter Fish- er, Ellis, Mass., showed a fine vase of Beacon. The Cottage Gardens Co., Queens, L. I., contributed a collec- tion of some fifteen seedlings, show- ing a great variety of color and form, and illustrating in a general way the possibilities of careful breeding when applied to the carnation. Many of the seedlings were of high merit. The Chicago Carnation Co., Joliet, 111., pro- vided a striking vase of that hand- some carnation. Aristocrat. This va- riety illustrated in splendid fashion the best points of a good commercial flower. For itself it attracted much attention from visitors. The United States Cut Flower Co. showed a gen- eral collection. It is needless to say that the exhibit provided both instruction and inspira- tion to the large group of students who had the privilege of examining and studying it. THE HUNTINGTON HORTICULTUR- AL AND AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY (N. Y.). The third annual exhibition of this society took place on the evening of February 26 in Huntington. N. Y. In the various carnation classes. Cottage Gardens Co. was first with Mrs. Ward (dark pink). Alma Ward (white). Bea- con (scarlet), Creole Beauty (crim- son); J. D. O)ckcroft, second, with TWO EX-PRESIDENTS HONORED. On Wednesday evening, March 6, one of the most enjoyable events for many years took place in Boston. Messrs. J. A. Pettigrew and James Wheeler, two ex-presidents of the Gar- deners' and Florists' Club, were enter- tained at the Boston Club as guests of about fifty of the members of the Gar- deners' and Florists' Club, and during the proceedings were each presented with a handsome piece of bronze stat- uary as a testimonial of the affection of the craft and the gratitude of the members for the unselfish, efficient work these gentlemen had done in the upbuilding of the club from the inac- tion into which it had been allowed to fall for some time previous to Mr. Pettigrew 's election as its president. The proceedings were under the management and direction of that emi- nent past-master in affairs of this kind, Edward Hatch. All the arrangements gave evidence of committee work of the most efficient sort, and the tables, mantles and walls were resplendent with orchids, roses, carnations and sweet peas donated by generous mem- bers. Mr. Hatch was in his happiest vein when he addressed Mr. Pettigrew, and in appreciative words presented him on behalf of the assembled friends with a bronze piece representing In- struction, and, later on, addressing Mr. Wheeler, passed him a like testimonial, the subject being "The Angelus." The recipients were given an ovation and sevei^ally endeavored to find words to fittingly express their appreciation. Speeches were then in order. F. B. Palmer was introduced as an indefati- gable worker who, when sure he is right, cannot be swerved. He spoke enthusiastically of Mr. Pettigrew's work for the club, his devotion to its interests and his lovable personality, and of Mr. Wheeler's tact, good nature and self-sacrifice as displayed when he took up Mr. Pettigrew's good work and carried it forward so successfully. J. K. M. L. Farquhar followed in like sentiment and enlarged upon the bene- faction to the community and the craft such men always are. Wm. J. Stewart followed with congratulations on the club's renewed vigor, and pre- dicted a still greater future for it and all other floricultural organizations if they will take for their keynote the two sentiments so well exemplified in the two testimonials and their recipi- ents— Education and Devotion. .1. T. Buttei-field gave good evidence of his versatility in a number of verses touching cleverly upon several of the gentlemen present, especially Secretary Craig, whose recent acquirement of twins was duly lauded. J. W. Duncan told a story and Secretary Craig re- cited "The 'Tragedy at Sloan's." James H. Morton eloquently spoke of the bond of friendship so strikingly dem- onstrated in this and similar occasions, and said that the great foundation for success in such organizations is for every member to do his duty faithfully, sticking by the club in adversity as well as prosperity, and giving the young men plenty to do. Alexander Montgomery and Jackson Dawson each spoke interestingly and hopefully. President Westwood extolled the spirit of the true gardener, the grand friendships engendered and the nobil- ity attaching to his profession. M. H. Norton gave some interesting remin- iscences, and then, after a vote of thanks to Mr. Hatch and his efficient committees, and patriotic singing and appropriate music by the orchestra, this memorable event came to a close. LENOX HORTICULTURAL SO- CIETY. At the regular meeting held Satur- day. March 2nd. the schedules for the June. August and fall exhibition were read and adopted. This being carna- tion night, it brought out some very fine exhibits, and the following exhib- itors were awarded first prizes: A. J. Loveless for a fine vase of Robert Craig, F. Heeremans for Enchantress, A. McConnachie for Pink Lawson. and the same exhibitor winning for a vase of mixed varieties. A. H. Wingett staged a vase of stock Queen Alexan- dra which was much admired, some of the spikes being fully three feet in length, and was awarded a cultural certificate, also for two very fine vases of President Carnot and Richmond roses. I may say that Richmond is doing remarkably well up here, al- though we have had a very dull win- ter, and all the growers speak very highly of it Three silver cups were offei-ed and accepted by the society for competition at the fall exhibition: H. A. Dreer, Philadelphia. R. & J. Farqu- har & Co., Boston, and E. Jaques of Lenox. The following firms have also donated premiums: Vaughan's Seed Store, A. T. Boddington, New York, Chas. H. Totty, Madison, N. J., Julius Roehrs Company, Rutherford, N. J., A. N. Pierson, Cromwell, Conn., Bay State Nurseries, South Abington, Mass., and Howard and Morrow, Pittsfield. Next meeting night March IGth. G. INSTONE, Secretary. GARDENERS' AND FLORISTS' CLUB OF BOSTON. The next meeting, March 19, will be devoted chiefly to the carnation as a topic, and F. B. Palmer will open the discussion on its various phases. A large display of blooms is expected, and any exhibits sent from outside points will be duly cared for. On March 2.3 the first field day of the sea- son is to be held at W. W. Edgar Com- pany's establishment at Waverley, where the array of Easter plants will be a centre of attraction at that time. NATIONAL CHRYSANTHEMUM SO- CIETY OF ENGLAND. At the recent annual meeting of this society the following gentlemen were elected to the offices mentioned: Presi- dent, Charles E. Shea; treasurer, John Green; chairman of committee, Thom- as Bevan; vice-chairman, E. F. Hawes; foreign secretary, C. Harman Payne; general secretary, R. A. Witty. 298 HORTICULTURE March 9, 1907 LITTLE JOURNEYS BY THE GIN- GER JAR MAN. I. The Dingee & Conard Co. Once in a while tlie Ginger Jar comes down off its shelf and takes a little trip— not because it likes that but because a certain editor has an idea that travel broadens one; which may be very true if one happens to be run over by an automobile, but if one goes on the cannon ball express one is just as likely to get scattered. The forty-mile trip from the Quaker City to West Grove takes however two hours by the clock and there is absolutely no danger, unless the little worm-eaten West Grove station should happen to fall on you. It has been threatening to do something desperate these many years. Captain Lynch has to be very solemn and dignified in- side that depot. Every one has heard of the Captain of the Rough Riders of Chester Co. and his speedy horses. But the Cap- tain had commandeered old Moses for this occasion and the guest was half way on Shanks' Mare before being met. Moses gets his name from hav- ing been foaled the same year that Moses struck the rock, so the vener- able steed and its precious freight ar- rived in safety. After modestly running the gauntlet of the bright eyes in the counting rooms the Ginger Jar was escorted with great courtesy by Edward Parker the chief of the operative forces through the greenhouses. Last year there were but seventy but there has been an increase — eight more this year — and it was enough to make one's head swim— the bewildering variety of roses of every conceivable clime and character from sturdy young ones of the mailing size to big robust plants of the two and three year olds — to review such a myriad and listen to the virtues and vices of each as expounded by Messrs. Lynch and Parker is about as interesting an experience as anv- one could wish. Of course one looks diligently for all the shortcomings and secrets, es- pecially in any house where the guidi^s want to hurry pa^t. The plausible reason given is usually, "Oh, there's nothing interesting in there," but being an ancient this jug is not deceived. and rolls nimbly in if the gates are ajar. In this instance however no "finds" were found. In one house one hears there are nii less than .3.5,000 young roses in 2 1-2 in. pots. That means, multiplied by eighty, nearly three millions of roses and the factory making more every day. The mill is emptying constantly and filling up again. Roses go every- where by mail, even to the interior of China. Of course, not being in bloom, one can say nothing of the roses them- selves, but that is unnecessary for it Is all put down in condensed form in the well-illustrated book of over lOO pages which the firm sends free every- where. There are over a thousand named varieties in the collection and so expert do the growers become that they can recognize the variety by thr- foliage alone. One grower is said to know over 800 varieties but Mr. Par- ker can only tell about 500 and Mr. Lynch modestly owned to knowing but 300 by the foliage. According to the prophet "I said in my haste; all men are liars" and the foregoing does sound like a bit of a whopper. But it was verified on referring it on the return to Philadelphia to D. T. Con- nor of the Lord & Burnham Co., who worked in the D & C greenhouses for nine years when a boy. At the end of that time his limit was 250; but he said others were much cleverer at it than he. Still one would like to see them do it and keep tab. You've all heard that old yarn about Sandy Mac- pherson's visit to London. On his re- turn home one of his friends asked him what lie thought of it. "Man," said Sandy, "its a grand toon; but the folk there are no verra honest." "How's that?" "Weel, I had my doubts about it a' the week but I proved it when comin' awa'. I bought a package o' pins labeled 1000 for a penny and on counting them on the train comin' home I found them seventeen short." The merit of this yarn lies in its ap- plication to Messrs. Lynch, Parker and those other experts. Only — there is no proof yet but it sounds to an out- sider about as wonderful a tale as the cuteness of Corney Rooney's pig which always disappeared the day before Quarter Day for fear he'd be made bacon of to pay the rent. GEORGE C. WATSON. CLUB AND SOCIETY NOTES. The Scranton Florists' Club, will hold its first flower show in Guernsey Hall, Scranton, Pa., on March 15. The Indiana State Florists' Associa- tion at its meeting on March 5 made preliminary arrangements for a spring show. The eastern section of the New York Fruit Growers' Association met at Poughkeepsie on February 21, with a good attendance, interesting papers and fine exhibits. J. R. Cornell con- tinues as president and E. C. Gillett of Penn Yan as secretary for another year. At a special meeting of the Tri-City Florists' Club held at Fejervary Park it was decided to hold the annual banquet at Turner Hall, Davenport, Iowa. Monday. March 11, 1907. The annual meeting for election of officers for the ensuing year will be heldi at Fejervary Park, Thursday. March 14. The Annual Pi-oceedings and Bulle- tin of the American Rose Society for 1906 has come to hand. The report of the meeting and exhibition at Boston is given in full and a chapter from "A Woman's Hardy Garden" by Helena Rutherford Ely has been appended. The list of members contains loS names, of which 43 are life members. PHILADELPHIA NOTES. John Westcott reports that his so- journ in the sunny south did him some good, but he is still far from his old self. The executive committee of the S A. F. meets at the Hotel Walton, Mon- day and Tuesday, 11th and 12th., to plan out the program for the August convention. Dracena fragrans is in bloom with Christian Eisele at present. The Rob- ert Craig Co. also has several of this species in bloom. The flower is fairly attractive and very fragrant. A special feature of the Horticul- tural Society's meeting on the 19th inst. will be an address by William Kleinheinz, "A winter trip to Europe by an American gardener." This will be worth hearing. William Munro of Garretford as- serts that this has been the most un- profitable year for American Beauty growers ever experienced. We noted here two very fine houses of Kaiserin Augurta Victoria. Chas. S. Grey, lately with the S. S. Pennork-Meehan Co.. has transferred his allegiance to the Edward Reid es- tablishment on Ranstead street. Mr. Grey is young, ambitious, and ener- getic. His many friends wish him well in his new move. Jno. Lees of Frankford has built and opened a show room at Bridge and Main streets for the retail business. It is near his greenhouses, and also ad- joins the show rooms of Kohler & Sons erected some years ago. Mr. Lees will build an addition to his green- houses the coming spring. Berger Bros, opened their new flower market at 13th and Filbert streets on Monday, and were kept busy all dav receiving the congratulations of cus- tomers and friends, and incidentally hustling out the largest overturn of stock in their history. Room is to be made for a number of the old mark- et renters or sub-tenants as soon as the lease in the old building expires. On Wednesday the committee accom- panied by a goodly delegation from this city will start for the Rose Show and Convention at Washington. Although roses generally are not up to last year's exhibition standard in this locality, it is expected that quite a number of our .growers will contribute their best and help to make the show a success and no doubt will be rewarded by a prize or two, Init in any event they are keen enough, most of them, to enjoy ex- hibiting for the sport of the thing. SEND FOR ONE. The nurserymen of the state of Connecticut met at the Hotel Garde, New Haven, on March 5th and formed a permanent organization to be known as Connecticut Nurserymen's Associa- tion, with the following officers: John S. Barnes of Barnes Bros., president: R. H. Gardener of Gardener's Nur- series, vice-president: Frank Elmer Conine of The F. E. Conine Nursery Co., secretary; and W. W. Hunt of Hunt & Co., as treasurer: Edwin Hoyt, C. E. Burr and E. F. Coe com- mitteemen. .John C. Moninger Company, Chicago, are sending out a useful book of in- structions for erecting greenhouses with their material. It answers in a lucid manner many of the questions regarding various problems that come up in the erection of greenhouses. Among the topics treated on are the ground site; painting- founda- tions and walls: wood posts; cast-iron posts; concrete, brick, stone or tile walls: sash: wood gutters; wall plates; iron gutters; ridge and sash bars; purlins; headers; ventilators: trusses; benches; glazing, etc. It is the intention of the publishers to dis- pose of these books at the nominal price of ten cents each, to cover cost of printing and mailing. March 9, 1907 HORTICULTURE 599 li Rose Headquarters of New England High Grade Beautv Bride 'Maid Richmond Killarney Wellesley etc. Carnations Bulb Stock Lilv of the Valley WELCH BROTHERS, TEL. MAIN 6267-6368—5419 Selling Agents for the Largest Growers Dealers in All Florists' Supplies Ferns Galax Wild Smilax Etc. 226 Devonshire 81., BOSTON 9 9 l-5tla et.x\(3. E>ye {Streets, 'Wsistiingtoi:! WILL, BE PLEASED TO LtECELVE A CALL EROM FLORISTS VISITING THE ROSE SHOW AT WASHINGTON. I EDWARD S. SCHMIDT 712 Twelfth Street, N. W. WASHINGTON, - D. C. 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 « C « « « « « « « C 4 C C « 4 Invites Inspection of His Pet Animal Emporium. Aquatic Plants a Specialty American R.ose Society Visitors Cor- dially V^elcomed. Wholesale Trade List. Plants from 2^ in. pots, 50c. per doz. $3.00 per 100 Asparagus plumnsus. Heliotropo, Fuchsias, Salvia Bonfire, Colous Verschaff.'ltii and Golden Bedder and fancy varieties, Variegated Perivvinklc. Ag^ratum Blue Perfeotiou, Moon Vine (white, the true variety) Ipomea Heavenly Blue, Acalypha, riematis parniculata. Parlor Ivy, Lobelias. Seedlings from flats at $1.00 per 100 Asparagus Spn*ngerii. Smilax, Agcratuui Blue Perfection, Petunia Howard's Star and Rosy Morn. Marguerite Carna- tions, Stokesia, Verbenas. Alyssum new dwarf. Plants from 3 in. pots at $4.00 per 100 rieties, rose, apple and nutmeg scented, Geraniums best i Fuchsias, Heliotrope C. EISEL£, 11th & Rov Streets, PHILADELPHIA, PA. 300 HORTICULTURE March 9, 1907 OBITUARY. Annie Lonsdale. The grim reaper has again cut a swath In the devoted family of Edwin Lonsdale. His last and eldest — Annie — died on Saturday, March 2nd, after a week's illness from pneumonia. The funeral services took place on Tues- day and were attended by most of the people prominent in the trade, the deceased having had a wide circle of friends and acquaintances outside her home life by whom she was held in the highest esteem. Ever since grow- ing to womanhood Miss Lonsdale has been noted outside her home circle for business ability and shrewd com- mon sense combined in a wonderful degree with a quiet and gentle manner. She was the most active worker in ithe Grace Evangelical Union Church, iwas in the choir, was president of the Lutheran League, secretary to the Ladies' Aid and an active worker on Sunday Scoool and committee work. In addition to this she was the sun- shine of her home and beloved by every one. The unexpected outcome of her last illness was a great shock to all. and the sincerest sympathy for the sorrowing family and relatives is universally expressed. Her parents have one consolation: they can look back on the brief span of life of that kind spirit and find a memory the ideal development of a perfect Christian ■womanhood, the bloom fresh and fragrant and ever dear to fond recol- lections even if cut off all too soon. Her memory will long remain green and sweet among all who knew her. G. C. W. Orson D. Munn. Orson D. Munn, proprietor of the Scientific American newspaper, died on Feb. 28, in his 83d year, at his resid- ence in New York. He was known horticulturally from his estate "The Terraces" a country seat of sixty acres, one of the show places of Llewellyn Park, Orange, N. J., where eight gardeners are employed during the summer under John Hayes, the efficient superintendent for the past 20 years, and by his frequent contribu- tions to the shows of the New Jersey Floricultural Society of which he was a member and patron. Mr. Munn designed and donated the spring with its landscape adornments at the entrance to Llewellyn Park where he was also instrumental in placing the statue of its founder Llewellyn S. Haskell as well as many of the unique and artistic features which surround his residence. He was a familiar figure upon train and ferry- boat, frequently with a bunch of his Lawson carnations in his hand. Herman C. Baartman. Herman C. Baartman, senior mem- ber of the firm of Baartman & Kon- ing of Sassenheim, Holland, 33 years old, a life member of the S. A. F., was drowned on the steamer Berlin off the coast of Holland, Feb. 21st, 1907. Only 14 passengers of the 143 on board were saved. Mr. Baartman was returning from England where he had been on a business trip for the firm. Previous to this he had made 12 trips to the United States. He had lots of sincere friends in the trade and was known to be a good honest and reliable dealer in bulbs. The business will be carried on by his partner John Koning, who is traveling in this country now. The Late Ferdinand Tschupp. The obituary notes of this highly respected rose grower of New Dur- ham, N. J., were published in our last issue. Since their appearance we have had communications . from several members of the trade among them one from Mr. Alexander McConnell of New York, speaking in terms of highest ap- preciation of Mr. Tschupp's many es- timable qualities. The business at New Durham is to be carried on by his son Edward. Other Deaths. R. S. Forrester, colored florist of Richmond, Va., died on February 23. John Lester of Ottawa, Kan., died on February 21, aged 89. A wife and six children survive him. Mrs. S. W. Twombly died at her home in Winchester, Mass., on Febru- ary 28, aged 84 years. Sylvester Snell, for many years a market gardener in Watertown, N. Y., died on February 25, aged 79. Franklin .1. Ziegler of Pottstown, Pa., died on Febiniary 23, in his sixty- third year. A widow and one son survive. James Maginnis, father of Mrs. Patrick Welch, died at his home in Dorchester, Mass.. on March 4, aged 72 years. Jonathan Aucock, for many years a successful florist of Utica, N. Y., died on February 15. Born in Shaith, Yorkshire, England, May 13, 1828, he came to this country in 1850 and lo- cated in Utica in 1867. He was presi- dent of the florists' club in that city for some time. PERSONAL. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Klagge of Mt. Clemens, Mich., are visiting in Chi- cago. Louis Soldan of Elmira, N. Y., has taken a position with the Elm City Nursery, New Haven, Ct. F. A. Herendeen, secretary of the Herendeen Mfg. Co., Geneva, N. Y., is reported as on the sick list. William and Samuel Graff of Colum- bus, Ohio, have been in Chicago for several days attending the wedding of their sister. A. Newell, recently with Mrs. Clark, Pomfret, Conn., is about to take charge of Lieut. Governor Draper's place at Hopedale, Mass. Thomas Maybury, for nine years with E. J. Brockett of East Orange, N. J., has secured a place with Miss Coppell, Tenafly, N. J. Adolph Greenbacker of Meriden, Conn., has returned after three months spent in Germany, Switzerland, and other European countries. Louis Klees, of Kensington, Ct., is reported as seriously ill. He is in his eighty-third year. He was gar- dener for Abraham Lincoln at Spring- field, 111. Ed Davies, formerly with the E. D. Jordan estate, Chiltonville, Mass., has taken a position as foreman under J. R. Shield at the Model Farm Green- house, Dalton, Mass. Joseph A. Manda is preparing to celebrate his first Easter at his new quarters in West Orange, N. J. His real estate is said to have doubled in value since he acquired it. The marriage of Charles W. Ash- mead, of Stroud, England, gardener for Mrs. William Pierson of East Orange, N. J., and Miss Louise T. Newton of West Orange, took place on February 4. Wm. C. Rust, gardener for Dr. C. G. Weld, Brookline, Mass., is just re- covering from an operation for appen- dicitis, performed at the Massachusetts General Hospital. Mr. Rust is just able to be at work a short time each day at present. We are pleased to announce that A. H. Kirkland, of Boston, who for the past three weeks has been critically ill with typhoid, is approaching the crisis of the disease with confidence on the part of his physicians that he will re- cover. Mr. Kirkland's position of State superintendent for suppressing the gypsy moth and brown-tail moths- has made his name a familiar one. A PROPOSITION WORTH CON- SIDERING. HORTICULTURE is STRONGEST in the most progressive and most In- tellectual horticultural communities. Advertise in HORTICULTURE. There's an inducement. March 9, 1907 HORTICULTURk, 301 AUCTION We will open the season March 12, AT NOON Offering ID cases of Nursery Stock per Str. Potsdam: Containing Roses, Rhododendrons, Magnolias, Azaleas, Conifers, Valley Clumps, Bulbs, etc. W. ELLIOTT & SONS, 201 Fulton St., N. Y, MORE EXPLICIT INFORMATION NEEDED. Editor HORTICULTURE: In a late issue of HORTICULTURE I note Mr. Hatfield's article on the Dosoris evergreens which I have read with great delight and benefit. To one living in a cold and uncertain climate that article conveys an immense amount of practical information, such information indeed as I find most diffi- cult to get "from the books." It is exceedingly discouraging to a lover of shrubs and trees to find that a variety whose beauty, symmetry, habit of growth and other features have aroused his admiration and for which he has paid good money, and given good time and attention in its plant- ing and care, at the close of its first winter is no more, all — all is gone; that it was not hardy and could not withstand tho severities of the climate. Too little attention to this feature is given by dealers, nurserymen and scribes. Too many written articles, otherwise pleasing and instructive, are signally deficient on this point; yes, even more than that, are almost blam- able for not plainly stating, "not re- liably hardy" or words to that effect. HORTICULTURE has been particu- larly fortunate in securing such an article as Mr. Hatfield's to follow the exceedingly instructive and entertain- ing papers of Mr. Hans. I trust that many more are yet to come. C. W. HOITT. Nashua, N. H., March 4, 1907. PUBLICATIONS RECEIVED. Wm. H. Moon Co., Morrisville, Pa.— Horticultural Art Book. Tells of Moon's trees. Well filled with lovely half-tone views and text matter such as the tree enthusiast delights in pe- rusing. Report of Jens Jensen, landscape architect and general superintendent; report of committee of the whole, re- garding the donation of a site in Gar- field Park and the appropriation of $100,000 for the erection of a museum to house the Gunther collection of war relics; report of special meeting of West Chicago Park Commissioners. The illustrated catalogue of P. W. Kelsey, recently to hand, is something more than a catalogue; it is in fact a reliable hand book for ready reference wherever trustworthy information on trees and shrub topics is desired. Both botanical and common names are given in the descriptions, and the al- phabetical index is a great conveni- ence; the height each variety attains at maturity is also a valuable feature. Another useful department is the se- lection of trained fruit trees and grape- vines for vineries. John Waterer & Sons, k^ AMERICAN NURSERY BAGSHOT, ENGLAND have the finest stock of recognized Hardy Rhododendrons, Azaleas, An- dromedas, high class Evergreens and specimen Conifers. Ask for special list of plants grown for the American trade. John Waterer & Sons are the great exhibitors Of Rhododendrons Ir London. Great Bargains In nursery stock of all kinds. PRIVET— 3 to 4 ft, at $3.50 per loo, $30 00 per 1000. 3 to 4 ft., aX heavy 4.00 " 100, 35.00 *' 1000. 4 10 5 ft , extra heavy 5.00 " 100, 40.00 " 1000. 5 to 6 ft., 6.00 " 100, 50.00 " 1000. HYDRANGEAS— 2 to 3 ft. at $7.00 per 100. 3 to 4 ft. at 10,00 per 100. 3 to 4 ft. XXX at $12.00 per 100. CARYOPTERIS MASTACANTHUS, f\eld grown, at $6.00 per 100. STEPHANANDRA FLEXUOSA,— i8 to 24 in. ai $7.00 per 100: a to 2^4 tt. at $8.00 per too. SPIREA VAN HOUTTEI— 3 to 4 ft. at $8.00 per 100. VIBURNUn PLICATUM — a to 3 ft. at $12.00 per 100; 3 to 4 ft. at $15,00 per too. 70,000 AZALEA AFIOENA— Special prices on ap- plication. HONEYSUCKLES-2 yr. old, in large quantities at $ 0.00 per 1000 600,000 HERBACEOUS PLANTS. PINK P/CONIAS in hrge clumps at $10.00 per 100. 30,000 CREEPING ROSES at low prices given on application. THE ELIZABETH NURSERY CO. SPECIMEN NURSERY STOCK Deciduout Trees and Shrub*. Eversreeiu. Rhododendrons, Azaleas, over one hundred (100) acres of the choicest varieties. SHND FOR PRICE LIST COTTAGE GARDENS CO. Queens, Lone Island, - New York INCORPORATED. Ratcliffe & Tanner Co., Richmond, Va.; florist business; J. L. Ratcliffe, Pres.; J. T. McKenna, secy.; E. L. Tanner, treas.; capital, $50,000. The Franklin &. Crosby Co. of Brooklyn, N. Y., were incorporated on February 8 to do a real estate and nursery business. Incorporators, V. R. Franklin, J. Franklin, H. D. and L. Crosby; capital, $20,000. TREES and SHRUBS HNE SPECIMEN CONIFERS Iron-Clad Hardy Named and Maximum Rhododendrons IN CAR LOTS A SPECIALTY Roses, Vines, Fruit Trees, Etc. .... Send Lists far Quotation .... Illustrated Catalogue sent on Receipt of 4 cents Postage FRED'K W. KELSEY 150 Broadway, NEW YORK Fruit and Ornamental Evergreens, Shrubs, Roses, Hardy Plants All the Uest and Hardiest Varieties ELL"WAI,-siTiptive List of Novelties and Speeiallies with beautiful colored plate of tlie New Hardy White Rose SSOW QlEEN (Frau Karl Uruschki), mailed FREE on request. You'll find something worth reading on every page of this paper. TheF. E. Conine Nursery Go. Established 12 Years. SStr£»t*orcl, Coian. When you do not know where to get what you want Send to ns. We can fill most any kind of an order In our line. RETAIL ONLY. 802 HORTlCUI„TURE March 9, 1907 VICTORY HAS MADE GOOD PlaceyourorderBeaHy for rooted cuttings. Prices $6 per lOO, $50.00per lOOO. DISCOUNT FOR CASH WITH ORDER CUTTMAN & WEBER The Wholesale Florist Grower of New York Lvnbtook, L.i., N.V. 43 W. 28 St., CARNATION COMMENTS E. A. Stroud of Overbrook, Pa., gave a talk before the Florists' Club of Philadelphia on February 5, em- bodying his views on the Toronto Car- nation Meeting, and his opinion of the varieties shown there and their respective merits. In the course of his remarks he said: I am more than ever convinced that a line must be drawn between what may be termed the exhibition and the commercial carnation, just as we class our chrysanthemums. I want to im- press members with the fact that the prize awards are very misleading. The question of how many flowers per square foot, and how these flowers are cut through the various months of the year, are facts which can be gained only through experience. I will take the carnations in their colors starting with the white sec- tion. Whites. Alma Ward stood out prominently. It certainly is an exquisite flower and has improved considerably since shown at Boston. It is particularly adapted to the New York market, where it can command the price of which it is worthy. I suppose you no- ticed that this variety was awarded the silver medal; the gold medal was withheld because the judges did not consider any variety up to the stand- ard required by a gold medal, and I might add that, taking all the ex- hibits, none was at its best, owing doubtless to the unfavorable weather all over the country the week pre- vious. White Perfection, well spoken of by many, is a fine, large flower, a good, clean white and an improvement over Lady Bountiful except in stem. I have some doubts as to its keeping qualities. White Lawson comes such a poor color and so short-stemmed early in the season that it is not just all that is desired. The whites were poorly represented. I do not recall a vase of Lady Bountiful, which was so prom- inent at the Boston show. The gen- eral impression among the trade is that it lacks petallage, is neither early enough, nor free enough. There is a great opening for a new white and I wish some one would originate one to fill the bill. A new white called Georgia looks as though it might be a good thing commercially. It does not have the size of White Perfection, but has a better stem and, I should judge, is a free bloomer. The Reds. Robert Craig still holds first honors, according to the judges. It is no doubt a fine red, and where a fancy jiriee can be obtained, it would be profitable to grow. Beacon was well represented by Mr. Fisher, Cottage Gardens, and the Strafford Flower Farm. We think well of Beacon. The habit of the plant is similar to Enchantress and shows ex- cellent breeding. It is free, healthy and of good size as to flower. I have heard some criticism as to its color. Personally I see no objection to it, as my experience with red carnations has proven that the orange-reds are better keepers and shippers and without the habit of bruising, as do Cardinal, Adonis and Flamingo. I am satisfied with Beacon and expect to grow a quantity next year. Victory was not shown extensively. It has the same good qualities as Bea- con in regard to its keeping qualities and color. If it has any faults it may be considered a trifle weak in stem and form of flower. A new red of merit was a seedling from Bassett & Washburn. As I saw it on the table it looked like a good commercial variety. Red Chief, exhibited by F. Dorner & Sons Co., while a good color, showed a weakness of stem which made it undesirable to me. This fault, I un- derstand, was owing to the climatic conditions. I was informed that Lady Bountiful, when first shown as a seed- ling, looked much the same way. Mr Haines' red has done poorly at Strafford. If I could grow it the way Mr. Haines does it would be fine, but, unfortunately, I have not yet been able to do so; it does not feel at home at Strafford, and the difiiculty looks to me like a question of soil. I saw it doing beautifully at Mr. Widener's place at Elkins Park. In Pink. In the class designated as the Scott shade of pink, Winsor was shown by the F. R. Pierson Co., in quantity and it certainly appeals to me. It is what is wanted in color and, while it may be slightly undersized, and may be a little short in stem, its freedom and color olfset, to my mind, anything that may be said against it. Winsome was one I did not examine closely. It seemed a pleasing shade and one that would be desirable. Dailledouze Bros, exhibited a pink sport of Lawson. The cerise class, or Lawson shade of pink, was better represented than any other class. The great objection, it seemed to me, was the bluish cast most of them had. Two, the colors of which pleased me, were Afterglow and Mr. Weber's new seedling. Ma- belle. Both of these arrived too late to be judged. Aristocrat is a fine, large flower. Its color did not strike me favorably. Perhaps I am too criti- cal. Dailledouze Bros.' new seedling. No. ?A8, which won the bronze medal, is a large, fine flower, but, again, I did not admire the color. Mrs. C. W. Ward was attractive. I understand Mr. Ward thinks so much of it that it is not to be put on the market. Elsa StrusB did not show as well as at Boston. Helen Goddard looked good commer- cially. Pink Imperial showed good flowers and probably the longest stems in the show. Variegated. In r,he variegated section was Helen Gould, a sport of Enchantress. As a novelty it will make a place for itself. Toreador, by Weber & Sons Co., an improved Prosperity, has good form and much better stem. Bay State or seedling No. 9, by A. Roper, is a much improved Mrs. M. A. Patten, and if a free bloomer should be a good thing. Patten still holds its own. Imperial attracted attention by its magnificent stems. It is a novelty pure and simple. Other Varieties. In the class for Enchantress shade of pink. Enchantress itself, so gen- erally well known, hardly needs de- scription. There is nothing to dis- place it. One competitor, by Baur & Smith, called May, was a better color, but undersized. Some seedlings exhibited by F. Dor- ner & Sons Co., are worthy of men- tion. One, a scarlet, No. 305, I think will be heard from, also seedling No. 9,703, a maroon shade, attracted my attention. I hope my remarks will be taken in the spirit they are meant. I have tried to give my opinion as the flowers appeared to me personally, and I trust no one will be misled by thera. CARNATION NOTES. Two fine sports from Enchantress carnation presumably identical with Rose-pink Enchantress have favored at least two Washington growers this Peirce Bros.' scarlet seedling Gov- ernor Guild is one of the most satis- factory and popular carnations of its color ever brought into the Boston market. It is a very large flower, av- eraging 3 1-2 inches across and has all the good points of a standard bloom. Another scarlet of high degree is on the horizon, a Lawson seedling now in its third year, raised by Elijah A. Wood. In size and color it is all right The stem is from 24 to 30 inches, very sturdy and covered with the blue bloom which makes such a pleasing contra.st with a scarlet flower. iiarch 9, 1907 HORTICULTURE SOS carnation'^ novelties For 1907 Winsor, White Enchantress and Helen M. Gould ONE way to judge carnations is to see them on the exhibition tables. A better and more convincing way is to see them growing ; therefore we cordially invite all carnation growers to visit us and judge for themselves regarding the superiority of the above-named sorts. Our carnation houses are at Scarborough-on=Mudson, (not Tarrytown). Friends who desire to visit us can take the N. Y. C. & H. R. R. R. from New York. Trains leave there every half hour. Scar- borough is the first station north of Tarrytown. Our grounds adjoin the station, and the greenhouses are about five minutes' walk from the station. We are growing 25,000 plants of Winsor for cut flowers, alone, for the new York market this season, which shows the faith we have in it. This will also enable visitors to see it growing in quantity, and besides that, will give us enough plants to get a great abundance of fine, healthy cuttings without over-prop- agating. We have already booked a large quantity among the large growers, and anticipate for this variety the largest sale of any new carnation that has ever been distributed, as large growers who have seen it are enthusiastic in regard to its value. Those who have seen it have immediately placed large orders for it, so we recommend those who have not ordered to place order without delay, so as to insure early delivery. For full description of these three valuable novelties, see our wholesale price list. Wholesale Prices Rooted Cuttings Spring, 1907 WINSOR.— Soft silvery pink. The best color, best keeper, best shipper, best seller — best every way. ;?i2.oo per loo; lioo.oo per looo. WHITE ENCHANTRESS.— Has the large size, long stem, productive habit of Enchantress, but is pure white. ?i2.oo per loo; ^loo.oo per looo. HELEN M. GOULD.— A beautiful sport of En- chantress. Ground color lovely shade of silvery pink, with very fine pencilings of carmine, making an ex- ceedingly exquisite combination. While on close observation this variety is variegated, the general effect is one beautiful tone of dark pink. Exceed- ingly valuable, because it combines the earliness, free- dom, long stem and large size of Enchantress, giving another color possessing all the other desirable qual- ities of Enchantress. 812 per 100; Jioo per 1000. BEACON. — Grange-scarlet. A vigorous, healthy grower, of ideal habit. A profuse bloomer, with long stems. $12.00 per 100; $100.00 per 1000. ARISTOCRAT.— Cerise-pink. Will be planted largely in place of Lawson. Si 2.00 per 100 ; ? 100.00 per 1000. MELODY. — Daybreak sport of Lawson, about the same color as Enchantress, but much brighter, and does not fade like Enchantress. Also a much better keeper and shipper. Those who grow the Lawson varieties exclusively will find this very valu- able and desirable, because it gives an improved En- chantress color, which is so popular, and at the same time can be grown in the same house with the other Lawsons. An extra fine thing in every way and in great demand. A great addition to the Lawson class. $10.00 per 100; $75.00 per 1000. ROSE PINK ENCHANTRESS— A sport of En- chantress. Color, dark rose pink. $7.00 per 100; $60.00 per 1000. WHITE PERFECTION.— A novelty of 1906, and a variety for which there is a great demand this sea- son. A third larger than Lady Bountiful and a more perfect flower. $6.00 per 100; $50.00 per 1000. VICTORY. — Scarlet. This is giving great sat- isfaction, being a free blooming, profitable scarlet. $6.00 per 100; $50.00 per 1000. RED LAWSON.— A fine red. Our stock of this is superior to many stocks of Red Lawson that we have seen. $4.00 per 100; 830.00 per 1000. VARIEGATED LAWSON.— The most produc- tive of the variegated sorts. A favorite. Outblooms Mrs. M. A. Patten. $4.00 per 100 ; $30.00 per 1000. WHITE LAWSON.— An excellent white. $4.00 per 100; $30.00 per 1000. LADY BOUNTIFUL.— Pure white. $4.00 per 100; $30.00 per 1000. ENCHANTRESS.— $3-00 per 100; $25.00 per 1000. MRS. M. A. PATTEN.— $3-oo per 100; $25.00 per 1000. MRS. THOS. W. LAWSON.— $3.00 per 100; $20.00 per 1000. F.R. PIERSON CO.,Tarrytown-on-Hudson,NewYork 304 HORTICULTURE, March 9, 1907 IMPERIAL and PINK IMPERIAL CARNATIONS You Cannot Afford to be Without these Two Excellent Varieties Price $12.00 per 100 ; $100.00 per 1000, 250 at 1000 rates, a discount allowed when cash accompanies the order A, J. GUTTMAN, The Wholesale Florist of New York 43 WEST 28TH STREET JOHN £-. HAINES, BETHLEHEM, PA. Carnations Rootad Oultlngm, A No. 1 Stook, that will giva the best ol eat Isf action Helen Qoddard Robert Craig Victory Lieut. Peary Lady Kountiful Bnchantress Lawson White Lawson Marrv Fenn Caidlnal PlamlnKO Jno. B, Haines Lawson White Red Sport Boston Market Variegated Imperial Pink imperial Rose Plants OWN ROOTS PROPAGATED FROM GRAFTED STOCK Chatenay, Z'/i In. unpotted 2.50 Klllarnev. 2^ In. 4 SO JIZ. Per 100 Per 1000 $6 00 $50.00 6.00 50.00 6 00 50.00 3 SO 30 00 3 00 25.00 2 SO 20.00 2 00 IS. 00 2 SO 20.00 2.50 2000 3.00 25 00 3.00 25 00 6 00 SO HO 2.50 20 00 3.50 24.00 1.7S 15.00 12 00 100.00 12.00 loo.oo s.oo 20.00 40.00 40.00 100.00 Richmond, 2<4 In. Joe Hill, 2!4 in., $8.00 and $9.00 per hundred GRAFTED, ENGLISH MANETTI STOCK Kalserln, Bride Maid, Killarney, Richmond, Weilesley, Chateray, 2!6in. 10.00 KateMoulton, own roots 10.00 grafted 25.00 Asparagus Seeds ( TRUE PLUMOSUS NANUS ) Qreenhouse grown. $4.50 per 1000 seeds. Special quotation on lots of 10,000 or more. S.S.PENNOCK-MEEHANCO. THE l?,S?.'lt\=i1 PHILA. 1608-1618 Ludlow Si. JOHN E. HAINES, The Leading Scarlet brilliant color, fine stem, the most prodB^- tlve ever Introduced, blooms early until thrown out In July, no extra grass. All ■hoots make flowers. Watch the papers and ■ee what growers say about It. None bat well-rooted, healthy cuttings leave the place. Booted cuttings ready Dec. 15, 1906. Price, ?6.00 per 100; $50 per 1000. JOHN E. HAINES, Bethlehem, Pa. Don't throw away your Easter Profits SAVE YOUR PINKS from splitiiog by using the M. & D. Artificial Calyx, easily applied and removed, lasts forever, first t-ost the only cost. $1.75 per 100; $15.00 per 1000; 350 at 1000 rate. MAXFIELD & DIMOND, p 0. Box 304D WARREN.R.I, Send for Sample. Patented. Rooted Cuttings CARNATIONS Per 100 Per 1000 White Perfection, pure white $6 $50 White Lawson 3 25 Lady Bountiful 3 25 Lieut. Peary 4 30 Red Riding Hood, new scaret 12 100 V ictory 6 SO Cardinal 4 30 Red Lawson 4 30 Daybreak Lawson or Melody 6 50 Enchantress 2. SO 20 Helen Ooddard S 45 Fiancee 4 30 Variegated Lawson 3 25 Harlowarden 2 15 Aristocrat, be lutiful cerise, the best variety disseminated this season. MUMS MARCH 15 th. $2.00 per too $15.00 per 1000 r\rs. nary Hann Derstham Yellow W. H. Chadwick Golden Chadwick Adelia Estelle Cremo Yellow Bonnatfon Touset rtrs. Nathan Smith White Bonnaffon Glory of the Pacific najestic Ivory Pink Ivory rirs. Robinson rime. Chatenay Brides Richmond ROSES $a.oo per 100 $15.00 per 1000 Brides Uncle John Q olden Gate Chicago Carnation Co., A. T. PYFER, Manager Joliet, III. Ii!l A. li B> L. E^ E> New Pink Carnation for I907 Color — A peculiar shade of Invely pink, with a faint yellowish cast: several sh i later. Price $12.00 per 100. $100.00 per 1000 THEH.W£BER&$OHSCO..Oaklanil.M(l. DON'T Be Afraid To invest In ROSE PINK ENCHANTRESS It is both free and "fincy" — a sure money-maker. Price $7.00 per 100; $60 per 1000 Delivery January and later. Write for Descriptive Circular. S. S. SKIDELSKY 824 No. 24th Street, Philadelphia CARNATIONS. Red Chief — Bright scarlet— early and very produc- tive. $ia.oo per 100; $too.oo per 1000, Average 3 in. flower. A leader in every respect. Bonnie Vaid — Clear pink edged white. — f 12.C0 per 100; loD.oo per 1000. Large well formed bloom. Very early and productive. F. DORNER & SONS CO. La Fayette, Ind. Save Your Split Carnations The BAUR CLIP and PLIER will do it in a Busi- nesslike manner . t a minimum of time anH expense. Intxpensive, Instantaneouhl Applied and Practically Invisible. The clips are made of galvanized wire and are colored green just the color of the calyx and can hardly be detected. Visible PLIER $3' 00 Postage prepaid 4, 4 t Invisiblb Trade Mark 1000 Clips $1.00 Postage prepaid NEW DOUBLE PETUNIA THE QUEEN a wonderful bloomer; tl iwers from four to four and one-half inches in diameter; white mingled with pur- ple, nicely fringed; an early bloomer; fine seller for Decoiation Day; planted outdoors will bloom all summer. Strong plants, ready Feb. 15, $1.50 per doz.; $10.00 per 100; $90.00 per 1000. THE YATES FLORAL CO. Joseph Traudt, Prop. Canajoharie, N. Y. Scranton Florist Supply Co. SCR ANTON, PA. um FLORAL CO., - Erit, Pa, DAHLIAS! CARNATIONS! CHRYSANTHEMUMS! Strong Field roots of leading cactus and other dahlias, such as Knemhilde, Brunhilde, Strahlen Krone, Win- some, Dainty, Lonsdale, Ruth, ttc , $4.00 per 100, $ J5.00 per M. Send fur full list of kinds. Carnation and Chrysanthemum cuttings now ready rooted Field Carnations ready June 25 to bench. We fie d April i, and are mammoth by July. Early benching is the thing. Orders book-ed for July i or later delivery. Send for list. Only up to date kinds. Cash with order. HARLOWARDEN GREENHOUSES CREENPORT, N. Y. GOVERNOR HERRICK TMEJ iv:e^w -vioi-^kt:^ Originated and introduced by H. R. CARLTON, Wlllouehby, O. Wc have the following stock in the finest condition to plant and now is ttie time to plant: s)^ inch at $a.oo per doz., $ioperioo and $75 per tooo 4 " '* 2,50 " " 19 " too " 75 " 1000 It will pay you. Try It. Order et once. Dedham, Mass., March 2, 1907. HORTICULTURE Publishing Co. Dear Sir: — Please discontinue our advertisement in your paper as we have no more to sell. Send bill for balance. Yours truly, HENRY A. STEVENS CO. March 9, 1907 HORTICULTURE 305 2 The Snow White I Sport from Fair Maid I WHITE MAID I To be disseminated in the Spring of 1908 by the same man who sent out the Queen ^ A If you want stock of this all-round, useful, money-making Carnation, place your • S order now. b * ^^.m mn ^m nn _ k»^.^ tnnrt ^-91= nn V 5 Per 100, $10.00 Per WOO, $75.00 I R. E. MOIR, Brockton, Mass. JOHN BARR, South Natick, Mass. BEACON CARNATION (ORANGE -SCARLET) HAS PROVED THE MOST PROFITABLE COMMERCIAL SCARLET Prices Per 100. $12.00, SO at 100 rate Per 5000, $90 00 per 1000 " 1000, 100 00, 250 " 1000 " " 10,000, 80.00 " " " 2500, $95.00 per 1000 In lots of 20,000 or more, cash with order $75.00 per 1000 MARCH DELIVERY At Its Best From Nov. 1st to Apr. 1st Just When Scarlets Are In Demand, Causes You No Fret and Worry to Get Returns. It Works For You Rigtit Along. THE COTTAGE GARDENS CO. Queens, N. Y. PETER FISHER (Originator) Ellis, Mass. READ THIS TESTIMONIAL AND BUY YOUR ROSES DIRECT FROM MR. TROY The silver cup of the Society was won by Mr. County Horticultural Nassau Forbes. i~ " ; ^' Jericho, N. Y. Mr. J. H. Troy, Mount Hissarlik, Nurseries, New Rochelle, N. Y. Dear Sir : The consignment of roses received from you last Spring was ttie most satisfactory I have ever handled. Out of 2,600 plants only ten were lost That I succeeded in winning the Silver Cup of the Nassau County Horticultural Society for the best collection of hardy out door roses, November 1st, 1906, speaks volumes for the excellent quality of plants you furnish. Your truly, L. G. Forbes, January 30, Gardener to R. J. Preston, Esq. 1907. J. H. TROY Mt, Hissarlik Nurseries New Rochelle, N. Y. Manager of the Rosary Flower Co., 24 E. 34th St., New Yorli Chrysantheinuni Novelties Now ready for immediate deliveiy. From 2H Inch pots MRS. CLAY PRICK (The white sport of Wm. Duckham) Price 50c. each, $5.00 per dozen, $35. OO per lOO The finest stock you ever bought of a novelty. My list was mailed you. If you did not get it write me. CHARLES H. TOTTY MADISON, N. J. CHRYSANTHEMUMS C. Touset and Nonin, the money makers as we have found them, $r.oo per doz. ; $7.00 per 100; $60.00 per 1000. Pacific. Estell, Willowbrook, Halliday, Kalb and L. Harriet, 60c per doz.: $4.00 per 100; Cash with order. EGGELING FLORAL COMPANY 653 S. Grand Ave., St. Louis. Mo. EAST BRIDCE^ATER DAHLIA CARDENS not only has one of the largest, but one of the finest collectionB of any firm In America. We have over a million Dahlia roots to aell this coming season. Send for prices, J. K. ALEXANDER, prop.. East Bridgewater, Mass. Now is the time to place your order lor bulbs which will insure you getting named ts- delivery to be made this fall DAHLIAS. rieties in any quantity ; ar early spring. DAVID HERBERT & SON, Succes«ors to L. K. Peacock, Inc. A.TCO, Kf.J. 306 HORTICULTURE March 9, 1907 SEED TRADE The retirement from active business of Mr. E. L. Coy marks the end of a very honorable business career. Mr. Coy has been identified with seed growing in Washington County, N. Y., for over 40 years. He began when this county was an important factor in the seed growing industry of the country. For the past twenty-five years the chief items of seed grow- ing in Washington County have been cucumbers, early varieties of sugar corn and seed potatoes. More or less onion seed was grown there until the growing of this important seed crop became concentrated in California, and until the growing of vine seed crops was largely monopolized by Nebraska, Washington County was the largest producer of cucumber seed of any county in the Union. When the prices paid the farmers faded un- til they reached the starvation figure of 10 cents per pound, Washington County lost much of its importance, though more or less has been grown every year by Mr. Coy tor those seed- men who have always had a discrim- inating line of customers, wanting and willing to pay for a really superior article. When cucumber seed could be bought in Nebraska at 12 cents, Mr. Coy was receiving 20 and 22 cents, and these higher prices were not paid because of sentimental considerations, for the great majority of seedsmen are intensely practical, but because of superior quality, as Mr. Coy has for the past quarter of a century pos- sessed the finest general line of cucum- ber seed stocks of any grower or dealer in this country. A letter sent out by Mr. Coy an- nounces that he has sold his seed stocks and good will to the Jerome B. Rice Seed Co., of Cambridge, N. Y., and it is only just to state that his mantle could not have fallen on more competent or worthy shoulders. This firm is even older in the seed growing business than Mr. Coy, having made a beginning upwards of 75 years ago, and has divided the honors with him since his advent into the field. Possessing Mr. Coy's high grade stocks, there seems to be no reason why his successors should not inherit most of his business A report from Special Agent Harry R. Burrill, written from Sydney, fur- nishes information about catalogues and other printer! matter sent through the foreign mails which will be serv- iceable to business men. He writes: "Tons of American catalogues are de- stroyed every year by the customs au- thorities of Australia for the reason that business men here to whom they are addressed by manufacturers and exporters of the United States decline to pay the duty of 3d., or 6 cents in American money, per pound, assessed on them as advertising matter im- ported for distribution. This is a loss which can not be estimated in dollars and cents. Because of negligence or unfamiliarity with the tariff provisions of Australia these descriptive circu- lars, catalogues, and price lists gener- ally fail to reach their destination, and consequently all opportunity for trade which might be obtained through their perusal is lost. This use- less waste of money, time, and oppor- tunity can easily be avoided if Ameri- can exporters who desire to circularize the trade will discontinue their pres- ent methods and adopt a system that will insure prompt delivery and ac- ceptance of their printed matter." Most of the California seed growers have shaken the snow from their "goloshes," and hied them to the land of sunshine and flowers. Albeit, there is much moisture mixed with the sun- shine and flowers at this season of the year, but as for ice and snow — well, one has to get above the line where the odorous leeks and onions grow to find them. One pilgrim from the Golden West, our genial friend, Chas. P. Braslan, still lingers, and braves the arctic temperatures, and as he claims to be fully booked up on the prospective crop of 1907, he must be searching for the North Pole, or some other equally alluring prize. Hogg & Lytle of Port Hope, Ont., have established themselves in Port Huron, Michigan, where they intend to grow peas and beans on a large scale to supply their rapidly increas- ing trade on this side of the line. The Greensboro Floral & Seed Co. is a new name in Greensboro, Iff. C, but the members of the concern are expe- rienced seedsmen. CATALOGUES RECEIVED. Wm. H. Moon Company, Morrisville, Pa. — Wholesale list of ornamental nursery stock. E. E. Stewart, Rives Junction, Mich. 1907 Trade Price List of Gladioli, Bulbs and Hardy Plants. Wilfrid Wheeler, Concord, Mass. — Catalogue of northern grown Straw- berry Plants and other small fruits. Asparagus roots, etc. Eastern Nurseries, M. M. Dawson, Mgr., Jamaica Plain, Mass. — Whole- sale Trade List, Spring 1907. A list of desirable ornamental shrubs and bor- der plants. Rennie & Thompson, Providence, R. I. — A handsome catalogue and, being the first publication of this young firm, a good starter for the career of "None-Superior Seeds." John H. Sievers & Co., San Fran- cisco, Cal. — Wholesale price list of new carnations, tuberous begonias, pelar- goniums, etc. A portrait of the firm's prize introduction. Carnation Hannah Hobart, adorns the cover. East Bridgewater Gardens, J. K. Alexander, Prop., East Bridgewater, Mass. — Catalogues of dahlias offered by the "Eastern Dahlia King." Twen- ty-seven acres of dahlias are to be grown the coming season by Mr. Alex- ander. Arthur Cowee, Meadowvale Farm, Berlin, N. Y.: "The Gladiolus." An enticing little book with a handsome colored plate and numerous half-tone pictures. Mr. Cowee has a planting of one hundred acres of his beloved specialty each season, and his devo- tion for many years to the study and culture of the gladiolus has given him the prestige to which his industry and experience entitle him. The pamphlet we are noticing will find a host of ap- preciative readers. BEGONIA BULBS We have a very tine large stock of plump buibs, of the most improved type. Single ICO lOOO Double ICO OCO Crimson ... .$2.7S $23.50 $5.00 $40.00 Orange — .. 2.75 White 2.75 Pink 2.75 Yellow 2.75 Scarlet 2 75 Mixed 2.50 23.50 23.50 23.50 23.50 23 50 22.00 5.00 5.00 5 00 5.00 5.00 4.00 40.00 40.00 40.00 40.00 40.00 35.00 ASPARAGUS PLUMOSASEED Fine, plump, well germinating seed, all grown in-doors, carefully harvested. roo seeds looo seeds 5000 seeds Extra quality. 50c. $4.00 $19.00 Good *' ..40c. 3.00 13.75 Send for our FLORISTS' WHOLESALE Catalogae. also general Seed Book. HENRY F. MICHELL CO. 1018 MARKET ST., PHILA. W.&D. SPECIALTIES for FORGING Mignonette, "New York Market." Sweet Peas, "True," Christmas Flowering, (pink and white). TomatO, "The Don," "Stir- ling Casile." Mashroom Spawn. "Eng- lish" and "Pure Culture.' Send for 1907 Catalogue. WoAhar 9m Finn Seed Merchants & Growers TTCpUpI 4 ft 2 00 17 60 WHITE CANNAS Alsace. 354 ft 2 00 17 60 Peachblow. 3 ft 1 75 15 00 BRONZE CANNAS Black Beauty. 5 ft 6 OO 50 00 David Harum. 3H ft 3 25 30 00 Grand Rouge. 8 ft 1 75 15 00 Musafolia. 8 ft 2 75 2.') 00 Robusta, 6 to 8 ft 1 75 15 00 Shenandoah. 6 ft 2 25 II 00 ORCHID CANNAS Allemannia. 4 to 5 ft 2 25 18 00 Austria. 5 ft 1 75 15 00 Italia. 4K ft 3 25 1« 00 Kronus. 5 ft 2 75 25 00 King Humbert. 4 ft. . . .12 $2, 15 00 Full descriptions of above and fifty otlier varieties of Cannas mailed free. ELEPHANT EARS (Caiadium Esculentum ) All sound and with eyes. 6 — 8 Inches in Circumference . 1 50 10 00 8 — 10 •■ " " .. 3 50 30 00 10 — 12 " " ■■ . . 5 ,10 50 00 12 •■ and up " .. 10 00 90 00 ARTHUR T.BODDINGTON 342 W. 14th St., New York In writing advertisers, mention Horticulture Comet Tomato Those who force tomatoes should give "Comet" a trial. This variety has been the talk of gardeners around Boston the past season. Those who have seen it growing de- clare there's nothing to compare with it. Seed, $5.00 per oz. Trade packet $1.00. WILLIAM SIM, Cliftondale, Mass. AULIFLOWER s^ A B B A C E ^D HJALMAR HARTMANN & CO., 12 Stormgade, COPENHACEN, DENMARK. NEW STOCKS FLOWER SEEDS for FLORISTS Wholesale Catalogue Ready. Send for it today. But first read our advertisement on page 105 in the Hor- ticulture for January 26lh, 1907. It is worth reading. James Vick's Sons, Seedsmen, Rochester, N.Y. ii IP TOP NOTCH GLADIOLI for those who want only the best. America Exquisite soft lavender pink, the most beautiful color yet seen in Gladiolus. Words fail to do it justice. $10 per 100, $75 per 1000. Attraction Deep, dark, rich crimson with 3 very conspicuous large white center and throat At once a most beautiful and attractive sort. $15 per 100. Cardinal Perfect flower and spike, very larce and the brightest, cleanest and most intense cardinal scarlet yet seen. Very rich and showy. $10 per 100. « Contrast Flowers of great substance and a beautiful com- pact spike of perfect form. Color intense scarlet with a large, distinct white center which is neil^ier tinted or mottled. One of the most striking and bt;autiful Gladioli ever introduced. $12 per 100 Irene Fine large flower and spike. Color a fine shade of pink freely flaked bright crimson. $10 per roo. Melrose White flaked pink, bright cr tnson center. Very large and fine. $15 per 100. SPECIAL OFFER 10 Bulbs of Each Variety for £6.25 Send for our trade list of bulbs. John Lewis Childs FLORAL PARK, N. Y. GLADIOLI Beautifully illustrated catalog, colored plate, etc., describing Qroff's Hybrids, Named Novel- ties of rare beauty. Mixtures and Collections to color and fine Mixtures of all colors. Write for it. ARTHUR COWEE Cladtolus Specialist MEADOWVALE FARM, BERLIN, N. Y. GLADIOLI Let us help you grow them. Leaflet free. B. HAMMOND TRACY CEDAR ACRES, WENHAM, MASS. G. C. MORSE & GO. 171-173 Way 6t., SAN FRANCISCO, CAL. The Largest S«'cd Growers on the Pacific Coast Burpee's Seeds PHILADELPHIA Blue List of Wholesale Prices mailed only to those who plant for profit. 308 HORTICULTURE March 9, 1907 COMMENTS ON ROSES AT ELIZA- BETH PARK. Although it Is still a far cry to out of door rose time, a few notes as to re- cent additions to this famous rosary may be of interest. Among Hybrid Teas, such compara- tively new sorts as Richmond, Welles- Ify, and La Detroit have done splen- didly, and for persistent, all-summer blooming, have easily proven their claim to greatness; another strong point in their favor is that they are sufficiently hardy to stand our winters with the same amount of protection as is given the Hybrid Perpetuals. Of the recent European additions to this class, the following are worthy of mention: Antoine Rivoire. Rosy flesh color on yellow ground, growth vigorous and erect, an ideal becfding rose. Betty. Coppery rose, a vigorous grower, blooms profusely all through the season. On account of its unique color this rose is bound to become popular. Captain Christy (Rose). Identical with the famous old variety except in color, which is a fine deep rose. Crimson Crown. A fine flowering variety of vigorous growth, color deep glowing crimson, shaded white at base of petals. Etoile de FYance. A decidedly de- sirable variety, color velvety crimson with lighter centre, a hardy strong grower. Gruss an Teplitz. This sterling variety is not so largely used as a bedding rose as it should be. It Is of hardy, rugged constitution and blooms continuously until the arrival of frost. The color is brightest scarlet and al- together we consider it one of the very best in its color. Pharisaer. Rosy white, fine long buds, opening into large handsome blooms, a vigorous grower and will doubtless become a favorite bedding rose. Several new comers in this class, such as George Laing Paul, Lady Wen- lock and Lady Ashtown have not yet been sufticiently tried out in our lati- tude to enable us to speak definitely of their merits. Within the last few years the Hy- brid Tea has rapidly advanced in pub lie favor and it would seem that in all public gardens or where continuous display is important, this is unques- tionably the rose of the future. The only possible objection to the Hybrid Tea as a bedding rose is that some varieties are rather tender to with- stand our Eastern winters and it would seem that American hybridizers, with this fact in view, are steadily introduc- ing hardier blood. Among Hybrid Perpetuals of recent introduction, the varieties worthy of special mention are: Frau Karl Druschki, snow white, flowers large and beautiful, a hardy, vigorous grower and one of the most continuous bloomers in this class. The bed of "Frau Karl," contains about thirty plants and it attracted more at- tention than any other variety in the garden. Hugh Dickson, shaded scarlet, and Hugh Watson, bright crimson, are note- worthy as being free flowering and vigorous growers. The dwarf Polyantha or fairy roses deserve special mention on account of Spiraea Gladstone, large bushy plants, 6 and 7 inch pots, 50c., 75c., i.oo each. Spiraea superba, 6 inch, 25c. to 35c. each. Cineraria hybrida, 6 inch pots, all shades, 3.00, 4.00, 5.00 per dozen. Hydrangea Otaksa, 6 and 7 inch pots, 50c., 75c., 1,00 each. Crimson Rambler, Roses, 6 inch pots, 3 ft. high and over, i.oo 1.25, 1.50, 2.00 each. Hyaclntiis, all shades, 4 inch pots, I2C. Tournesol Tulips, 3 plants in a 4 inch pot, 12.00 per 100 pots; 1,80 per dozen. Double Von Sion Daffodils, 3 plants in a 5%-t> inch pot, 9.50 per dozen pots. EASTER PLANTS An immense stock now leady at the well-known establishment of GODFREY ASCHMANN, PhUadelphia. Azalea indlca our specialty, three houses full, selected personally by myself on my annual business trip in Belgium hist fall. Mme. Van der Cruyssen, the best double pink azalea in existence. Have 3000 of them, all as round as an apple, just covered with buds. Other varieties as, Niobe, Bernard Andrea alba and Deutsche perle (double white), Empress of India, Prof. Welters, Verveaneana (double variegated), Simon Mardner, and about eight more best varie- ties, price 75c., I.oo, 1.25, 1.50, 1.75, 2.00 each. Have a limited amount of 50c. and 60c. size, such as Apollo (dark red), Simon Mardner, etc., (no Van der Cruyssen). LlUuiti multiflorum, 6 inch pots, were never so nice as this year. Price, 12c. per bud for plants with 4 buds or less ; plants with 5 buds and above, IOC per bud. Araucaiia excelsa, 6 Inch pots, 6, 7 and 8 tiers, i.oo, 1.25, 1.50 each. A. excelsa glauca, 6 inch pots, 5 and 6 tiers, 1.00, 1.25, i.so each. A. compacta robusta, 7 inch pots, 30-35 inches high, very fine, 2.00 to 3.00 each. Specimen glauca, 7 inch pots, 3. DO each. Please mention if pots are wanted. Cash with order please. All goods must travel at purchaser's risk. GODFREY ASCHMANN, 1012 Ontario Street, Pliiladelpliia, Pa. Wholesale Qrower and Importer of Pot Plants. their hardiness and free flowering qualities. They are used here exten- sively for both bedding and under- planting. Some thirty varieties are grown, the best of the newer sorts being Eugenie Lamesch; orange yel- low, shaded rose; blooms in great trusses; a novel and really desirable variety. Kleiner Alfred. Bright red, suffused yellow, a beautiful and unique addi- tion to this class. Leonie Lamesch. Bright copper red with golden centre, flowers produced single, distinct and beautiful. The much lauded Baby Rambler be- longs to this class, and as a perpetual bloomer it is certainly all that is claimed for it. The Polyanthas as a family, possess many excellent features and well deserve a place in every rose garden. Of trellis roses, not to mention the indispensible Crimson Rambler, the following sorts are valuable here: Carmine Pillar. Rosy carmine, flowers single, large and very showy, remains in bloom about six weeks. Dorothy Perkins. Soft bright pink, a hardy, vigorous climber. On the arches here this fine variety produced shoots 24 ft. long in a single season and these wonderful growths wintered perfectly. Helene, a seedling of Crimson Ram- bler and an even stronger grower than the parent; flowers large, delicate violet. Lady Gay, Hiawatha and Wedding Bells are excellent, being vigorous growers and perfectly hardy. Leuchstern, Philadelphia Rambler, Psyche and Rubin are also good and make a very fine showing on the trellises. ALEX GUMMING, Jr. BUSINESS CHANGES. W. R. Conover has purchased, the business of T. A. Butler, Shawnee, Okla. Miller & Cowgill, Alliance, O., have dissolved partnership, and the business will hereafter be carried on by Mr. Miller. Mr. Cowgill has leased the Bonsall greenhouse at Salem, O. The East Liverpool Potteries Co. (Ohio), formed in 1900 with a capital stock of $1,000,000 was dissolved at the stockholders' meeting on January 17. The stockholders will divide their in- terests between the U. S. pottery at Wellsville and the Globe pottery B. Liverpool. g s from Nephrolepis Whitmanii, '^i^nf 2H in. pots, SIO.OO per hundred. Nephrolepis Elegantissima, ^^ pots. $5.00 per hundred. WHITMAN! 2 i-4 Inch, $lO per 100 BOSTONS 2 1-4 Inch, SS.OO per lOO H. H. BARROWS & SON Whitman, Mau. March 9, 1907 HORTICULTURE 309' DREER'S SELECT DAHLIAS VARIETIES SPECIALLY SUITED FOR CUT FLOWERS Stroiie dormant field roots, ^rown at our own Nurseries where every precaution lias been taken in the handling:, and our customers may depend on receiving stock absolutely true to name Per doz. A. D. Livoni, (Quilled). Pink $i oo Aegir. (Cactus). Warm cardinal red i oo Admiral Dewey (Decorative). Rich French Purple i oo Auut Chloe, (Cactu^). Rich black maroon - ;■ ■ i oo Baron Schroedfr,( Decorative). Purple with bluish shadings i oo Catherine Doer, (Decorative). The (avorite New- port led ^ oo Clifford W. Bruton, (Decorative). Bright yellow . i oo Countese of Lonsdale, (Cactus). Pleasing saln-on. i 50 Kva, (C ictus). Medium sized, pure white 250 Earl of Pembroke, (Caciuh). Rch plum color 100 Fire-rain, (Decorative) New brilliant red 300 FlorHdora, (Cactus) Blood red 2 5° Florence N. Stredwlck, (Cactus). A grand white 2 50 Flora, (Cactus). The ideal while 4 00 Frut«, (Cactus). Soft rose pink, passing to cream center a 50 Gigantea, (Giant). An immense creamy white 250 Gorelillde, (Cactus). Finest yellow 2 50 Grand Duke AIexis,(Quilled), Standard ivory white i 50 Hohenzollern, (Cactus). Bronzy orange t 00 Keyne'a White. (Cactus). Free flowering white i oo Kriemhilde, (Cactus). Soft pink i 5° Lyndhnrst, (Decorative). BnHiant red 1 00 ]. 00 Mme. Alfred Moreau, (Show). A fine large pink. . i 50 Mi^s May Loomis, (Show). White suffused with soft rose ' 5° Mrs. Winters, (Decorative), Fine white » 00 Mrs. Roosevelt, (Giant). Pink 2 50 Nymphea, (Decorativf). Light Pink 100 Sylvia, (Decorative). Soft pink i 00 Standard Bearer, (Cactus). Rich fiery scarlet 100 Strahleiii Krone, (Cactus). Intense cardinal red .. . 100 Thuringia. (Cactus). Very large, fiery red 4 °° Uncle Tom, (Caciu*) Deep maroon 25** Victor Von scheffel, (Cactus) Beautiful soft pink 2 50 Volker, (Caclus). A grand yellow i 5° Winsome, (Cactu";). A fine white. '5° Wm. Agnew, f Decorative). Brilliant red. 100 White Swan, (Show). A good white of mcd-um size i s° Walthari. (Cactus). Sulphur shading to white center 400 Zephyr, (Cactus). Crimson carmine 3 5° Zulu, (Decorative). Deep maroon shaded black 100 Per 100 $800 8 00 800 800 800 10 00 15 00 8 00 20 00 15 oc 15 00 30 00 15 00- 15 00 • 5 00 10 00 800 800 10 00 800 800 10 00 10 00 8 00 15 00 800 800 800 800 30 00 15 00 15 00 10 00 10 00 800 10 OO' 30 00 IS 00 8 00 Per doz. . — 4 00 I 50 Per 100- 30 00 10 00 SINGLE CENTURY DAHLIAS Good Divided Roots — Field-grown Stock Per d."iz. Per 100 Crimson Century. Rich vtlvcty crimson $2.00 $15 00 White Century. Large pure white -. ■ Scarlet Century. Brilliant rich scarlet 3 50 75 00 Twentieth Century. The standard single For full descriptions of the above, as well as for a complete list ot all the good varieties of Dahlias, new as well as standard sorts, see our current QUARTERLY WHOLESALE LIST just issued, which also contains offers of all seasonable Plants, Bulbs and seeds HENRY A. DREER, 714 Chestnut St., Philadelphia, Pa. GERANIUM Wholesale catalogue and price list contains descriptions of seventy-five of the best standard sorts and 100 im- ported novelties, sent free to trade only. 17. VINCENT, Jr. & SON WHITE MARSH, MO. Beautiful New Pink Rose See announcement and full description in "Horticulture," December 8 issue. PAUL NIEHOFF, Lehighton, Penn. GERANIUMS Our selection $i8 oo per looo, composed of the follow ing varieties all to name : S A Nutt, Poitevine, I a Favorite, Perkins, Brett, Viaud. Castellane, Doyle apd several others out of 2 1-4 in. pot,w ith or without soil. Rooted Cuttings 2 1-4 in pot per loo $3.00 2.50 2.00 2.00 1.50 2.00 fine plants per 100 $1.00 1.00 1.00 1 00 .50 .60 .60 Fuchsias in variety, Heliotrope, Sweet Aiyssum, Lobelia, Ageratum, Rose Geranium. Coleus in variety, Coleus Golden Bedder, Cash must accompany order. J. E. FELTHOUSEN 154 Van Vranken Av., SCHENECTADY, N. V. ASPARAGUS Plumos!is, Robustus and Sprengeril Three inch slock ready for fours. Send ten cents for samples and prices. ALBERT M. HERR, Lancaster, Pa. SEiTARO ARAi Yokohama, Japan Wholesale Grower of High Class Japan Bulbs, Nursery Stock, Bamboo Canes, etc. RALPH M. WARD & CO. Sole Representatives In U. S. and' Canada 12 West Broadway, New Yoik WRITE FOR PRICES. WHOLESALE ONLY LiLl ,ji^ PLANTS 'bamboo stakes In writing to Advertisers Icindly mention Horticulture 310 HORTICULTURE March 9, 1907 MARE A GORGEOUvS DISPLAY I have the ftnest lot of trained Easter Ramblers in the country and am now booking orders for their delivery at proper time. Crimson Ramblers in bush form, $2 to $3 each. Baskets, $2.50 to $13. Chairs. $8 to $12. Crowns, $5 to $15 Cro^ses, Pyramids, Umbrella, Automobile, Bicycle, etc. at correspond- ing prices. Dorothy Perkins Ramblers in similar styles; also Lady Gay Ramblers, $3 to $5 each. Baby Ramblers, $6 to $9 per doz. AZALEAS. ERICAS, GENISTAS On these specialties I have no superior. Azaleas are superb this year and the proportion of the popular but scarce pyramidal form is large. Quotations by dozen or hundred lots. We have the Firefly and Chas. Enke in quantity. Ericas, Persoluta Alba, Cupressina, Cavendishii and Transluscens, are splendid and every up-to-date florist should have them. Hydrangeas, Oranges, Tulips, Boronias, Gardenias, Cyclamens, Daisies and a host of other desirable things. Write for prices. i ^NTOM SCHULTHEIS, College Point, Hew York \ I ORCHIDS liargest Itnporters^ Kjcporters, Orotpert and Hybridists in the World Sander, St. Albans, England and 235 Broadway, Room I NEW YORK CITY — ORCHIDS — Some of the varieties we shall import this spring: Catt)eyas, Trianse, Labiata, Mossiae, Mendellit, Spec- iosissima, Giga5, Schroder^: Dendrobiums Nofile, Wardianum, Phalsenopsis; Vandas Coerulea, Kim- balliana; Onciduim Varicosum; La;Iias Anceps, Au- tumnalis, Albida. M'rite for pyit»>KKKKKatKKKKK»>>tftiKK»>M>KKKKKKK»KftKKKK9«KKKKi»K»)K»iK*»K»KKKKKAKKKKKKKKKK*>KI EASTER of 1907 « c t Azaleas J Hydrangeas « Liiiies « « « « « c We Invite Inspection of f Our " Crimson Ramblers Daisies Hoses Pink Ramblers (Lady Gay, Dorothy Perkins) Bougainvillea Genistas Rhododendrons Gardenias Ferns Tulips ( Pots and Pans) Also Fleas Fandurata COME AND LOOK US OVER. [ROBERT CRAIG C0.,49tli and l«w«<«ww«wwwww«ww«'tw«a«a(«««««(«<««a(«<««(««<«<««'«<«<«<«<«wt«<««(«<«<«<««(«<«<«<«(cw«<«(«ww(«<«<«'«l 9 PRICE LIST ON APPLICATION | Market Sts., Philadelphia, PaJ EASTER STOCK HYDRANGEAS EASTER LILIES AZALEAS, 50c. to $T.^o GLADSTONE SPIREAS RAMBLER ROSES HERMOSA ROSES TULIPS, (in pans) HYACINTHS, (in pans) DEUTZIAS RHODODENDRONS, etc. WILLIAM C. SMITH 61st and Market Street, PHILA. XS" Market Street cars take you direct to our door. Mention Horticul- ture when you write. AZALEAS FOR EASTER? Our plants are shapely and well budded. We Now is the time to get Azaleas, offer the following varieties: rime. Van der Cruyssen, Deutsche Perle, Hme. C. Van Langen= hove, Vervaeneana, Empress of India, Bernhard Ardrea Alba, Helen Thlelman, and 3imon Mardner. A fair i>roportion only of Mine. Van der Cruyssen and white sorts supplied with each order. Prices, (f.o b. New York): in to 12 inch heads, $C 00 per doz.. 345.00 per 100: 12 to 14 inch heads, ST.WJ per doz , «65.00 per 100; U to 16 inch heads, $10.00 per doz.. $75 00 per 100. \ \ PETER HENDERSON & CO 35-3r Cortlanlt St., New York Azaleas for Easter From 50c. to $5 in all colors Also a fine lot of Palms in all sizes, such as Kentias, Arecas, Latanias. Phoenix aad Cocos. Pandanus Veitchii and utilis, Cro- tons. Dracaenas, Nepenthes. Arallas, Araucarias. Aspidistras, Ferns suitable for dishes, in lead ng varieties. Clbotium Schledel Irom $i.ooto$3 ooeach. Wholesale Price List on application. A. LEUTHY & CO., Importers and Exporters, Growers and Dealers, PerkiBS St. Nurseries, Roslimlale, BOSTON, MASS. FINEST BULBS, NURSERY STOCK, PALMS AZALEAS, BAYS, ROSES, BUXUS, EVER- GREENS, and LILY OF THE VALLEY "EXCELLENTA" and "SUPERIOR." JOHN SCHEEPERS & CO., 4 and 6 Old Slip NEW YORK CITY ALL COLORS Prices from 50c to $5 4000 Azaleas for Easter Ako LILIES, GENISTAS, HYDRANGEAS, SPIR.«AS, BOUGAINVILLEAS, and LILACS. AU Elegant Stock. Order Now. John McKenzie, - North Cambridge, Mass. NOW IS A CHANCE TO SEND IN YOUR ADVERTISEMENT FOR WE GO TO PRESS MARCH 21. 312 flORTI CULTURE March 9, 190T CALDWELL THE WOODSMAR, Introducer of the Wild Smilax. Wild Smilax. pS'jSe ' THE ONLY PLAGE WHERE YOU GAM ALWAYS GET IT. Long Needle Pines, $i .00 per dozen. Palm Crowns, $2.50 per dozen. Extra nice 1 long-stemmed Palm LeaveS, $2.50 per loo. MagnOlIa, ^2.50 per case, i6 cubic feet. Sheet Moss, ^2.oo-per sack. Grey Moss, J2.00 per sack. GalaX, ^i.oo per looo. Speed a Specialty. Write for Catalogue. Caldwell the Woodsman Decorating Co., Inc. EVERGREEN^ ALA. S^ty*Myv*/¥yy*Myyvt0U»tyt0M^MV¥%M*M0vyvyyyvyyyiM0yyyyyt0yyvvyyyyv»0%ivyyyyyyyyyvyyyyymMy¥yi ''°"%%LETs GARDENIAS ""^.ItZkT^ In our WHOLESALE COMMISSION FLORISTS' DEPARTMENT in addition to our regular wholesale EVERGREENS and FLORISTS' SUPPLIES HENRY M. ROBINSON & CO., CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED - 8, I i and 1 5 Province St. and 9 Chapman Place, Boston, Mass. See our Greens Advertisement on pase 271 . L. O. Tolaphono, Main 2B18. NEWS NOTES. W. C. King. Albany, N. Y., expects to be in his new quarters at 24 Steuben street on March 15. William C. Gloeckner has opened a florist store at 97 State St., Albany, N. Y. Thomas T. Tracy will be con- nected with the business. .James A. Blaisdell has taken a greenhouse in Pall River, Mass., and will be ready for business shortly. The two hundredth anniversary of the birth of Linnaeus is to be cele- brated in Upsal, Sweden, next May. F. H. Kramer has offered a $50.00 cup to be bowled for by the visiting and local florists at Washington on March 15. The firm of Frank A, Main & Co.. composed of Mr. Main and Charles H. Barrett, Concord, N. H., dissolved on February 27. A fire which might have proved dis- astrous but for early detection oc- curred in the store of H. Barton, West- fleld, Mass., on February 24. The slight loss was covered by insurance. iheir departure for Panama, in recog- nition of the increases of salaries lately granted the letter carriers of New York and Brooklyn. The design which was made by Foley of New York was a magnificent "horn of plenty" artistically decorated with over five hundred American Beauty roses, a thousand violets and many other delicate flowers interwoven. The design was over six feet in height. Gustave Drobish, the oldest florist in the trade at Columbus, Ohio, has been sued for $500 damages; it being claimed that the smoke from the chimneys of his greenhouses has blackened the walls of the house and polluted the cistern water, of one of his neighboi-s. The craft here are watching the outcome of this suit with much interest. Prompt action saved the new green- house of Leon E. Winn, Hudson Bridge, N. H., from destruction by fire last week. Among the most striking floral pieces this year, was one recently made for the Letter Carriers' Associa- tion of New York and Brooklyn and presented to members of Congi'ess on "How to Cultivate and Care for Decorative Plants for Adornment of Our City and Suburban Home" is the title of a neat little pamphlet being sent out by Alexander McConnell, Winsor Arcade. 571 Fifth avenue, New York. It supplies the information so often sought by the purchasers of house plants in a plain, concise form, and is a good model for imitation by retail flori.sts everywhere. TO BUY STOCK RIGHT— Watch the Advertisements in HOR- TICULTURE. You Don't Need to Bother Looking Further. TRANSFER YOUR Orders For Easter Delivery Of Plants, Flowers or Design Work anywhere within 500 miles of Kansas City, to SAMUEL MURRAY, Coates House Conservatory 1017 BROADW^AY, KANSAS CITY, MO. March 9, 1907 HORTICULTURE 313 MONEY VALUE That's what we give ahvays. There's nothing hi Florists' Supplies worth having that we cannot supply at right prices and WE STAND BEHIND THE QUALITY every time. Our Tone Ware Vases and Bowls, in Pompeian Designs, are Unequalled for Rich Effect I We l:»eive a «sf>ecial OHIF<*^I?^OJV im exact floral tints i It is not the cheapest but the best ever oftered to the florist trade. Splendid Easter Baskets and ^ Jardinieres are now in stock. Send for latest illustrated catalogue. X H. BAYERSDORFER & CO., 1129 Arch St, Philadelphia, Pa. J JOHN BREITMEYER'S Cor. Miami and Qratiot Aves. DETROIT, MICH. Artistic Designs . . . Higli Grade Gut Blooms We cover all Michigan points and good •ections of Ohio, Indiana and Canada EASTER GIFTS Delivered on Order by Telegraph or otherwise in New York or Brool "^ I^ E^ S Flowers or Design Work DELIVERED IN ALBANY AND VICINITY CM TELEGRAPHIC ORDER. 11 NORTH PEARL ST., ALBANY, N.Y. Taking orders for delivery In • New York City op Vicinity can have tiiem filled in best manner and specially delivered by .... • Thomas Young, Jr. 41 W. 28th Street, New York ALEX. McCONNELL S7X Fifth Ave., New York City Telegraphic orders forwarded to »ny part of the United States, Canada, and an principal cities of Bnrope. Ordera transferred or entmated by the trade to our selection for delivery on ateam- Bhlps or elsewhere reeelra ipeclal attention. Telephone Calls, 340 and 341 38th St. [ Cable Address, ALEXCORAELL YOUNG & NUGENT 42 West 28 St., NEW YORK "FLOWERS BY TELEGRAPH" WASHINGTON, D. C. GLDEBROSCO fLORISTS QUDE'S Geo. H. Cooke FLORIST Connecticut Avenue and L Street WASHINQTON. D. C. William J. Smvth FLORIST Cor. Micblgan Ave. and 3lst St., CHICAGO We ship to all points in Illinois and Iowa. Phones: Douglas 744, Douglas S23, Douglas 740 311 H O R T I C U L T U P E March 2, 1907 Easter Plants A COMPLETE LINE FOR THE HOLIDAYS Send for Price List LEO NIESSEN GO. TST 1209 Arch St., PHILA. store open from 7 A. M. to 8 P. M. SWEET PEAS VALLEY Pink and White Extra Choice $1.00 per 100 Best in the World $3.00 and $4.00 per 100 S. S. PENNOCK-MEEHAN CO. THE KTo^^'tV^I PHILADELPHIA 1608-1618 LUDLOW ST. Store closes at 8 p. m. 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 AMERICAN BEAUTY and all other Roses LILY OF THE VALLEY CARNATIONS WELCH BROS. 226 Devonshire St , BOSTON, MASS. ; ■WWW<«'«<«(«<«W(««(«<« IV a^ Succsssor to Wm. Ghormiey Wholesale Commission Florist CHOICE CUT FLOWERS 57 West 28th St. New York. Special Attention to Shipping Orders Telephones: laoo, aioi, Madison Square Write for Current Prices WHOLESALE COMMISSION FLORIST Open 6 a. m. Daily J. K. ALLEN All Grades of Flowers for All Grades of Buyers 106 W. 28 St.. NEW YORK TELEPHONE 167 MADISON SQ. NEW YORK QUOTATIONS PER 100-TO DEALERS ONLY Ro«cs Am. Beauty, fan and sp " extra '* No. I " Lower grades Bride/Maid, Golden Gate, fan &sp " " '* " Extra. . . " '* " No. I & Iw. gr. Liberty, Richmond, tancy & special " " lower grades . . Chatenay, Morgan, fancy and spec. '* " lower grades . . Killamcy, Wellesley, fan. and spec. " " lower grades. Carnations, Fancy and Novelties.. Last Half of Week ending March 2 1907 40.00 25.00 to to to 75.00 30 00 20.00 3.00 to S.oo 10.00 to 12.00 5,00 to 8.00 3.00 to 4.00 15.00 to 25.00 3.00 to 10.00 10.00 3 00 to to 12.00 6.00 10.00 3.00 to to 12.00 6.00 3.00 to 5.00 First Half of Week beginning Mar. 4 1907 40.00 to 25.00 to 15.00 to 2.00 to 3.00 to 6.00 to 3.00 to 20.00 to ^.00 to 8.00 to 3,00 to 10.00 to 3.00 to 2.00 to 75.00 35.00 20.00 s.oo 10.00 8.00 5.00 30.00 12.00 10,00 5.00 12.00 6.00 4.00 Carnations, Ordinary Violets , double '* single Cattleyas Pap. Wh. Nar.. Rom. Hy.. Freeeia Tu>lps, Daffodils Lilies Lily of the Valley Gardenias nifirnonette Lilacs (100 bunches) Adiantum Smilax Asparagus Plumosus, strings '* " & Spren. (too bchs.) Last Half of Week ending March 2 1907 1 .00 to .20 to .15 to 20.00 to t.oo to I. 00 to 8,00 to I. GO to 10.00 to 2.00 to .50 to 15.00 to 25.00 to 15.00 to 2.00 ■50 .50 40,00 2. CO 3.00 12.00 4.00 35.00 8.00 1. 00 25.0( 3S.OC 35.00 First Half of Waofc beginning Mar. 4 1907 1.00 to .ao to .15 to 25,00 to I. 00 to .50 to 10.00 to 1. 00 to 10.00 to 2.00 to to .50 to 15.00 to 25.00 to 15,00 to 2.00 ■50 ■35 50.00 •.00 3.00 12.00 3.00 30.00 8,00 1. 00 35.00 3S-00 30.00 ORCHIDS AT ALL SEASONS WM. STUART ALLEN CO. Commission Mercliants in Cut Flowers 53 WEST 28TH STREET, NEW YORK Telephone 356 Madison Square Edward C. Horan Wholesale Florist 55 WEST 28th ST. M. 1^ Mnflm S4, Ncw York TRAENDLY A SCHENCK WHOLESALE FLORISTS Furnish best stock at fair prices all the year round Send for qustations on fall otdera Tel. 798.799 Madison Sq. 44 West 28th Street, Ncw York Citf Alexander J. Guttman THE WHOLESALE FLORIST OF NEW YORK 43 WEST 28tK STREET PHONES. 1004 — 1665 MADISON SQVARE ENOUGH SAID In writing to Advertisers kindly mention Horticulture March 9, 1907 H O R T 1 C U L T U R E »1T EXTRa FINE FANCY and DAGGER FERNS $2.00 per looo DISCOUNT ON LARGER ORDERS GREEN GALAX, $1 .25 per lOOO, 75.00 Case LEUCOTHOE SPRAYS, $1 .00 per 100, $7.50 per lOOO Let U8 have your standinK order for Fern. Will make price right all through season. BOXWOO.O 20clb. , 30 lbs. $8.50 1^ AV H o 1 e s ale Florists 38-40 BROADWAY, . . DETROIT, MICH. Formerly UluDi Avenne bend for Our Weekly Price List on Cut Flowers fflicWgan Cut Flower Exchange WM. DILGER nanager The Reliable Commission House Richmond Roses and Rich Flowers of all varieties JOS. S. FENRICH 1 10 W. 28th Street, New York Tel. 334-325 Madison Square Best Flowers in the Boston Market Established 1891 BUY FROM ' TO TEY ALFRED H. LANGJAHR All Choice Cut Flowers in Season 55 West 28th St, New York Celephone 3924 Madison Square. J. B. Murdoch & Co. Wholesale Florists FLORISTS' SUPPLIES 545 Liberty St., PITTSBURG, PA. Long Distance 'Phone 1435 Court. ^XED (SL KELLER 122 West 2Sth St., New York Florists' Supplies We manufacture all our Metal Designs, Baskets, Wire Work & Novelties and ar^ dealers in Glassware Decorative Greens and florists' Requisites "hi™ me i N. F. MCCARTHY & CO. 84 HAWLEV STREET BOSTON, MASS. SEND FOR PRICES PLANTS, PALMS and FERNS can be furnished at any time and in any quantity by CHAS. W. EBERMAN 93 West 30th St. - NEW YORK Wholesale Dealer BOXES BOXES BOXES LIGHT WOOD CUT FLOWER BOXES Sizes in Stock p^^ ,qq 3x4x^0 !$4 00 3 X 5 X '44 4.50 3 X 7 X 21 4.50 6x6x24 6 80 4 X 12 X 24 !).O0 6 X 12 X 24 10.50 6 X 12 X 30 12 50 5 X 12 X 36 14.00 6 X 12 X 36 15 00 6 X 15 X 42 20.00 6 X 15 X 48 23.00 Write for samples and prices in car load lots. 6ETM0RE BOX FAGIORY, Incorporated, BELLEVILLE, ALA. Try a Can of our Superior Green Gar- nation Goloring |1.00 per quart (JSc. per pint DOES NOT SPOIL WITH XiiE N. F. McCarthy & go. Dealer in Florist Supplies 84 Hawley St., Boston, Mass. Headquarters in Western New York FOR ROSES, CARNATIONS And all kinds of Seasonable Flowers WM. F. KASTING Wholesale Commission Florist, also Dealer In Florists' Supplies and Wire Designs. 383-87 ELLICOTT ST. BUFFALO, N. Y. Give us a trial. We can please you. NEW CROP BRONZE AND GREEN GALAX l.iiOper 100(1. Case of 10,000. f7.r,o. Write for prices on case lots WE HAVE VERY FINE CUT BOX WOOD. DA.GG£R AND FANCY FERNS. $1.50 per 1000. Best Southern SmilaX, $3.50 and $7 per case. Headquarters for ail FLORISTS' SUPPLIES. Wire Designs. Cut Wire, Letters, Immortelles, Cycas Leaves, Wheat Sheaves, Ribbons, Cor'ngaled Boxes, etc LAUREL FESTOONING, 5c. and 6c. per yard. HENRY M. ROBINSON & CO., 15 Province St., 9 Chapman PI., Boston, Mass. L- D- Telephone, Main, 26i7-:6i8. WHOLESALE FLOWER MARKETS.- PbR 100. TO DEALER^ ONLY. ROSES I Am. Beauty^ Fan. and Sp " Extra No.i " Lower grades Bride, 'Maid, Golden Gate, F. & S. " " " " Extra.... " " " No. I & lw.gr. Liberty, Richmond, Fan. & Sp. ... " * Lower giadcs. Chatenay, Morgan, Fan. & Sp " '* Lower gr-ides. KilUmey, Wellesley, Fan & Sp... " *' Lower grades CARNATIONS Fancy and Novelties Ordinary .... MISCELLANEOUS Violets, Double Single Cattleyas Paper \Vh Nar., Rom. Hy., Freesia Tulips, Daffodils Lilies. ! Lily of the Valley Gardenias i Mignonette Lilacs (100 bunches) , Adi^ntum Smilax Asparsgus Plumosus, strings ' '' " & Spren. (loo bchs.) ; Peas CINCINNATI March 4 UBTRolT March 4 i BUFFALO j March 4 pTftSBURG M arch 4 50.00 25-00 15.00 8.00 8.00 5.00 3.00 8 00 4.00 8.00 3.00 1.50 •50 ■50 75.00 35.00 ao 00 10.00 10.00 8 00 4.00 10,00 6.00 10 00 6.00 5.00 2.00 1.00 1. 00 3.00 lO.CO 3.00 3.00 4.00 12.50 4 00 I 00 12.50 40.00 25.00 so. 00 35-00 50 00 20.00 12.00 8.00 10.00 6.00 4.00 10.00 5.00 10.00 6.00 10.00 6.00 3.00 1.50 •75 -50 50.00 2.00 3.00 15.00 2,00 6 00 15 00 50,00 30.00 to 75.00 to 40 00 to 15. oc to 12,00 to 15.00 to 8.00 to 6.00 to 15 00 to 8.00 to 15.00 to 8.00 to 15.00 to 8.00 to 4,50 to 2.50 to 1.00 to 1.00 to to 3.00 to 4.OC to 18.00 to 4.50 to to 8.00 to to 1.50 to 18.00 to 60.00 to to 50.00 25.00 20,00 3.00 to. 00 8.00 4.00 10 00 5,00 10.00 5.00 3.00 1.50 50 to .40 to to 2,00 to 2,00 to 5.00 to 5.00 to 25.00 to 3.00 .50 15.00 40.00 25.00 .60 .. to to 75.00 35.00 25.00 6.00 12.50 10.00 8.0c 20.00 10.00 15 00 15.00 4.00 2.00 ■75 .50 3.C0 3.00 15.00 5 00 35.« 5.00 1. 00 20.0c 50 00 30.00 1,00 35.00 2C.OO 4 00 12.00 6.00 12,50 4,00 10 00 4.00 3,00 1. 00 40.00 25.00 15. CO 6.00 15.00 10.00 8.0c 20.00 8 00 12.00 8.00 12.00 6.00 4.00 2.00 •75 •25 2.00 to 3.00 2 00 to ^.00 12 50 to 18.00 2.00 to to 4.00 3 00 to 6.00 75.00 to 100.00 I 00 to I. CO '2.50 to 15 00 40 00 to 50.00 20.00 to to 50.00 WINSOR CARNATION BLOOIVIS Gro>vn by tKe F. R. Pierson Company SOLD EXCLUSIVELY BY NEW YORK CUT FLOWER CO. 55-57 WEST 26 STREET, NEW YORK J. A. MILLANG. Manager GEO. k. SUTHERLAND CO. CUT FLOWERS Florists' Supplies and Letters 34 HAWLEV STREET BOSTON In ordering goods please add "I saw it in HORTICULTURE." The KERVAN GO. 20 WEST 27th ST., N. Y. WHOLESALE DEALERS Fresh cut Palmetto & Cycas Palm Leaves, Galax, Leu- cothoe, Ferns and Mosses. All Pecorating Evergrce» •31.S HORTICULTURE March a, 1907 Buyer's Directory and Ready Reference Guide Advertisements under this head, one cent a word. Initials count as words. Regular advertisers in this issue are also listed under this classification without charge. Reference to Last of Ad- vertisers will indicate the respective pages. Buyers failing to find what they want in this list will confer a favor by writing us and we will try to put them In communication with reliable dealers. ACCOUNTANT R. J. Dysart, 28 State St., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. ACHYRANTHES. Acbs'rnnlhes, yellow, mottled red, 2 1-2 in., 3c. Hainmerschmidt & Clark, Medina, Ohio. ASIANTUMS Adiantum Hyliridum, fine young plants. 15 for $1, mailed; $5 per 100. Originator's stock. Certificate of Merit S. A. F., 'OS. A. Ley & Brc, Langdon, D. C. AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENTS Ihos. J. Grey & Co.. 32 S. Market St., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. Joseph Breck & Sons, 51 and 52 N. Market St., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. AMPELOPSIS. ■•i.OOO Ampelojisis Veiti-liii, pot grown. Dormant, long Tups, .«4.(ii.i per 100, and clean seed $1..50 per lb. Cash. Benj. Con- nell. Florist, West Grove. Pa. ARAUCARIAS Godfrey Aschmann, 1012 Ontario St., Philadelphia. For page see List of Advertisers. A. Leuthy & Co., Roslindale, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. ARTIFICIAL CARNATION CALYX Maxfleld & Dimond. Warren, K I P. O. Box 304-D. For page see List of Advertisers. ASPARAGUS Albert M. Herr, Lancaster, Pa. Asparagus Robustus. For page see List of Advertisers. Asparagus Sprengeri, 2 in., $2.25 per 100. Hanimerschmidt & Clark, Medina. Ohio. Asparagus plumosus nanus and Sprengeri, 2 1-2-in., $2.50 100. Carl Hagenburger, West Mentor, Ohio. Asparagus pluraosu.s, 2-in., $3.00: 3-In. f6.00; 4-in., $12.00 100. Wittbold Co., 1657 Buckingham PI., Chicago. Asparagus Plumosa. ~2^. pots. Fine plaiits. $2..50 per 100, $20.00 per 1000. Cash with order .-,i- good reference. Erie E>?'S.',,*^°- ?'■'<'• P'"*- <"■ '"'°'- F. Kasting, .S85 Ellicott St.. Buffalo. N. Y. Asparagus Crawshawll, a new, beautiful asparagus. Seedlings, $3.00 per 100: $25.00 1000; transplanted seedlings, $5.00 IM; $40.00 1000. Jas. Crawshaw, 403 Plalnfleld St., Providence. R. I. ASPARAGUS SEED S. S. Pennock-Meehan Co., Philadelphia. For page see List of Advertisers. ASTERS. Novae-Angliae Asters, strong, $3 OCi per 100; $25.00 per 1000. Ellsworth Brown & Co., Seabrook, N. H. AZALEAS Peter Henderson & Co., 35 & 37 Cortland St., New York. For page see List^f Advertisers. A. Schultheis, College TpoiutrN. Y. For page see Llst_of Advertisers. John Scheepers & Co., 2-6 Old Slip, n7^. For page see List of Advertisers. A. Leuthy & Co., RoslIndaleTMassl For page see^ist_of_Advertl3ers. Azaleas, well budded, 50c.', 75c7ritnd $1.00 -each. C. Whltton, City Street, Utica, N. Y. BAMBOO CANES R. M. Ward & Co., 12 W. Broadway, N. Y. Seitaro Aral, Yokohama. Japan. For page see List of Advertisers. BAUR CARNATION CLIP AND PLIERS Baur Floral Co., 18 W. 10th St., Erie, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. BAY TREES. Bay Trees and Boxwood. Ask for cata- logue. Bobbiuk & Atkins, Rutherford, N. J. BEDDING PLANTS J. E. Felthousen, Schenectady, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. BEGONIAS Begonias, mixed, many varieties. 1-4 in., 3c. Hainmerschmidt & Clark, Medina, Ohio. BULBS AND TUBERS Joseph Breck & Sons, 47-51 N. Market St., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. J. M. Thoruburn & Co., 33 Barclay St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. A. T. Boddiugton, 342 W. lltli^t^TT^ Y. For page see List of Advertisers. RIckards Bros.^ 37 East 19th St., New Yo~rk. For page see List of Advertisers. H. F. Michell Co., Philadelphia^ For page see List of Advertisers. Johnson Seed Co., 217 Market St., Phlla. For page see List of Advertisers. John Scheepers & Co., 4-6 01d~SIip^N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Write for prices on only selected bulbs, plauts, etc. F. W. O. Schmitz, Prince Bay, N. Y. Bulbs. Caimas, Dahlias, Gladioli, Oxalls, Madeira and Cinnamon vines. Iris, Peonies. Finest stock. C. Betscher, Canal Dover, Ohio. CALLAS Baby Callas, 3 in., $3.00 per 100. P. A. Baker, Media, Pa. CANNAS A. A. T. Boddington, 342 W. 14th St., N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. The Conard & Jones Co., West Grove, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. Cannas, Very flue list. Send list of needs. C. Belscher, Canal Dover, Ohio. Cannas, Pennsylvania, $2.00l Niagara, Buttercup, $5.00 per 100. P. A. Baker, Media, Pa. 50,000 Cannas, fine, $10 to $15 per 1000. Best sorts. Write BenJ. Connell, West Grove, Pa. Cannas. sound roots, 2 to 3 eyes, true to name: Allemanla, Austria. Hurbank, Italia. Robusta, Metallica, $1.25 per 100; $10.00 per 1000. Martha Washington, Florence Vaughan, Wm. Boflnger, Chas. Henderson, Sec. Chabanne, ,$1.50 per 100. America, Black Prins, Mrs. Kathie Gra.v, Pennsyl- vania, Coronet, $2.00 per 100.' Piersou's Premier, Souv. d. A. Crosv, Queen Char- lotte, Egandale, $2,50 per 100; $22.50 per 1000. Black Beauty, Gladiator, Pres. Mey- ers, new, like King Humbert, $4.00 per 100 All kinds mixed, $1.00 per KH); $7.50 per 1000. Dahlias, leading kinds named, $3.50 per 100. Shellroad Greenhouses, Grange, Baltimore, Md. CANNAS— Continued. Cannas. Good bulbs, 2 or 3 eyes, Aua- tiia, Robusta, Augusta Ferrler, King Ed- ward, Victor Hugo, Morning Star, Paul Marquaut, Pennsylvania, Robert Christie, Admiral Courbet, Mile. Berat, Flamingo, Partenope, $2.00 per 100. Started roots from sand after March 1, $2.50 per 100. Est. of David Fisher, Woburn, Mass. CARNATIONS The H. Weber & Sons Co., Oakland, Md. Carnation Mabelle. For page see List of Advertisers. S. S. Skldelsky, 824 N. 24th St., Phlla. Rose Pink Enchantress. For page see List of Advertisers. Chicago Carnation Co., Jollet, III. For page see List of Advertisers. The F. R. Plerson Co., Tarrytown-on- Hudson. N. Y. Carnations, Winsor, White Enchantress, Helen M. Gould. For page see List of Advertisers. A. J. Guttman, 43 W. 28th St., New York. John E. Haines, Bethlehem, Pa. Carnation Imperial and Pink Imperial. For page see List of Advertisers^ F. Dorner & Sons Co., Lafayette, Ind. For page see List of Advertisers. Guttman & Weber, 43 W. 28th St., N. T. Carnation Victor.v. For page see List of Advertisers^ H. A. Stevens Co.. Dedham, Mass. Rooted Cuttings. Peter Fisher, Ellis. Mass. Cottage Gardens Co., Queens, N. Y. Carnation Beacon. For page see List of Advertisers. N. Y. Cut Flower Co., 55-57 W. 2C,th St., New York. J. A. Millang, Mgr. Carnation Windsor Blooms. For page see List of Advertisers. S! s! Pennock-Meehan Co., Philadelphia. For page see List of Advertisers. Harlowarden Greenhouses, Greeuport, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Send for list of rooted cuttings of new and leading commercial varieties of carna- tions and chrysanthemums. Wm. Swayne, Kennett Square. Pa. We can furnish several thousand un- rooted cuttings of Fair Maid and Queen Louise for Immediate delivery at $6.00 and $5.00 per thousand. Cohanzle Carna- tion Greenhouses, New London, Conn. Healthy rooted carnation cuttings Queen Louise, Hill, Gomez, Norwa.v, Boston Mar- ket, $9.00 per 1000. Melody, $5.00 per 100. Red Lawson. $15.00 per 100. Lawson. Har- lowarden, Mrs. Nelson, $12.,50 per 1(X)0. White Cloud unrooted, $4.00 per 1000. Wm. Ehmann, Corfu, N. Y. CEDAR BEAN POLES 1 1-3 Inch butt. 5 ft. to 7 ft. long, $10.00 per 1000; 2 inch butt, 8 ft. long. $15.00 per 1000; 2 1-2 inch butt, 10 to 12 ft. long, ,$22.50 per 1000. H. R. Akers. Chatsworth, N. J. CHRYSANTHEMUMS Eggellng Floral Co., 1653 S. Grand Ave., St. Louis. Mo. For page see List of Advertisers. Charles H. Totty. Madison, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. Harlowarden Greenhouses, Greeuport, New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Chicago Carnation Co., Jollet, III. For page see List of Advertisers. For List of Advertisers See Page 323 March 9. 1907 HORTICULTURE 319 CHRYSANTHEMUMS— Continued. Clirvs.-iiitliemum stock rlants. About l.i«li) Jeanne Noiiin, $1.00 per iloz.; $7.00 per 100. W F. Kasting, 383 EJlicott St., Bu.ffnli. N. r. . ClirTsantliemums. Jeanne Nonin, C. Tou- set, Mrs. Brlce. I{oi rl'Italie. Fred Lemon. Merza. Cobbold, M. Ware. Oct. Sunshine, Beauty of Susses. $2,015 per 100. Glory Pacific, Kail). Monrovia, Polly Rose, Al- liance, Mrs. Kobinson, J. Shrlinpton. Bride, Bouna£fiin, llailiday. Duckham, Cuiling- fordii, Mrs. Chambeilain, Arllne, Ermen- Uda, \V. Bonnaffon, Princess, M. Friend, Nellie Pockett, Lincoln, W. Jcnes, G. Wed- ding, Ben Wells, Yellow Eaton, Engue hard, Mrs. Weeks, Anpleton, G. Trophy, Florence Teal, A., Balfour, Intensity, Mme. Perrin. $1.50 per 100: $12.50 per 1000. Wm. Ehmann, Corfu. N. Y. CIITERARIAS. cineraria.s, 5 in., $15.00 per : ton. City Street. Utica, N. T. CliEMATIS Clematis Panlculata. Strong fleld-grown plants. $15.00 per 100; strongest, $30 per 100. Quotations on larger quantities. Est. David Fisher, Woburn. Mass. CONIFERS John Waterer & Sons, Ltd., American Nursery, Bagshot, Eng. For page see List of Advertisers. Evergreens and Conifers. Ask for cata- logue. Bobbink & Atkins, Rutherford, N. J. Clneraria.s, 5 in., $15.00 per 100. C. Whit- m Citv Street TTtica. N. Y. CUT FLO^VER BOXES. Folding cut flower boxes, the best made. Write fur list. Holton & Hunkel Co., Mil- wnukee. Wis. Welch Bros., 226 Devonshire St., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. Edwards Folding Bos Co., Philadelphia. For page see Ljst of Advertisers. Getmore Box Factory, Inc., Belleville, Ala. Light Wood Boxes. For page see List of Advertisers. CYCLAMEN. Crelamen. 4 in., $10.00; 5 in., $15.00 per 100. C. Whitton, City Street, Utica, N. Y. DAHLIAS David Herbert & Son, Atco, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. J. K. Alexander, E. Bridgewater, Mass. B^or page see List of Advertisers. Harlowardeu Greenhouses, Greenport. New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Henry A. Dreer, 714 Chestnut St., Phila. For page see List of Advertisers. the'dahlia^manual; An up-to-date work on dahlias and dahlia culture, covering the whole field. Illus- trated. Price, 35c. W. W. WILMOKE. Box 382, Denver. Colo I am again read.v to handle your busi- ness. Only the cream of varieties handled. Standards and novelties, including Mrs. Winters, Mme. Dael, Navii.io. Lonsdale, Dainty, Kriemhilde. etc. Catalogue of dahlias, hollyhocks, peonies and hardy plants now ready. W. W. WILMORE, Box 382, Denver Colo. DAISIES Leedham Bulb Co., Santa Cruz, Cal. Shasta Daisies. Alexandra Daisies, 2 in., $1.50 per 100. P. A. Baker, Media, Pa. Daisy Queen Alexandra; nice 2-inch pot plants. A new semi-double white flowering variety. Will make handsome pot plants for spring trade. $2.50 and $3.00 per 100; cash. Theo. P. Beckert, Coraopolis, Pa. 9 miles west of Pittsburg, Pa. DECORATIVE PLANTS A. Leutny & Co., Roslindale, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. Julius Roehrs, Rutherford, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. DRACAENAS Dracaena teruiinalis from bench, fine. $25.00 100. Carl Hagenburger, West Men- t(jr, Ohio. EASTER FLOAVERING PLANTS A. Schultheis, College Point, N. Y. For page see IJst of Advertisers. Peter Henderson & Co., 35 & 37 Cortlanat St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. John Scheepers & Co., 4-6 Old Slip, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. A. Leuthy & Co., Roslindale, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. Wm. C. Smith, 61st & Market St., Phlla. For page see List of Advertisers. '^ FERNS A. Leuthy & Co., Roslindale, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. G. A. Sutherland Co.. 34 Hawley St., Boston, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. FLORISTS SUPPLIES N. F. McCarthy & Co., 84 Hawley St., Boston, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. J. Stern & Co.. 125 N. 10th St.. Phila. For page see List of Advertisers. H. Bayersdorfer & Co.. 1129 Arch St., Philadelphia. For page see List of Advertisers FLORISTS' WAGONS Edward Higgins, 1 W. 28th St., N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. FLOWERS BY TELEGRAPH Alex. McConnell. New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Fred C. Weber, 4326-28 Olive St., St. Louis. Mo- For page see List of Advertisers. J. Breltmeyer's Sous, Miami & Gratiot Aves., Detroit, Mich For page see List of Advertisers. Thos. Young, Jr., 41 W. 28th St.. X. \\ For page see List of_Advertlsers. _ Eyres, 11 N. PearlSt., Albany, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. George" H. Cooke, Washington, D. C. For page see list of Advertisers. Gude Bros^Co." 1214 P St., Washington, D. C. For page see List of Advertisers. FLOWERS BY TELEGRAPH — Con- tinued. Samuel Murray, 1017 Broadway, Kansas City, M > For page see List of Advertisers. Young & Nugent, 42 W. 28th St.. N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. W. H. Donohoe, 2 W. 29th St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Theodore"JIillerT4832 Delmar Rd., St. Louis, Mo. For page see List of Advertisers. P. J. Hauswirth (Temporary address) 13 Congress St., Chicago. For page see List of Advertisers. H. H. Barrows & Son. Whitman, Mass. Nephrolepis Whitmani. For page see List of Advertisers. Siebrecht & Son, Rose Hill Nurseries, New Rochelle, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. P. R. Quinlan, Syracuse, N. Y. Nephrolepis Whltmanii and Elegantisslma. For page see List of Advertisers. FLORAL PHOTOGRAPHS Floral Photographs. Foley's 22G-228-1-2 Bowery, New York. FLORISTS' FERTILIZER Pulverized Manure Co.. 31 Union Stock Yards, Chicago. Sheep Manure. Wizard Brand. FLORISTS' LETTERS. Boston Florist Letter Co., 84 Hawley St., Boston. Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. H. M. Robinson & Co., 15 Province St., and 9 Chapman PI., Boston, Mass. For page see List^o^ Advertisers. The Kervan Co.," 20 W. 27th St., N. Y. Decorative Evergreens. For page see List of Advertisers. Reed"&~Kellerri22~W.~25tirstT New York. For page see List of Advertisers. J. B. Murdoch &.Co.. 545 Liberty St., Pittsburg, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. William J. Smyth, Michigan Ave and Slst St.. Chicago. For page see List of Advertisers. Wm. H.Rock Flower Co., Kansas City, Mo. For page see List of Advertisers. Park Floral Co.. Denver, Colo. Fo- page see List of Advertisers. Thos. F. Galvln. 124 Tremont St., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. FLOWER POTS W. H. Ernest, 28th and M Sts., Washington, D. C. For page see List of Advertisers. A. H. Hews & Co., Cambridge, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. Hilflneor Bros., Ft. Edward, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Syracuse Red Pots. Syracuse Pottery Co., Syracuse, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. GALAX H. M. Robinson & Co., 15 Province St., and 9 Chapman PI., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. Michigan Cut~"FIower Co., 38 & 40 Broad- way, Detroit, Mich. For page see IJst of Advertisers^ Caldwell the Woodsman Decorating Co., Evergreen. Ala. For page see List of Advertisers. Bronze and green galax. C. E. Critchell, 36 E. 3rd St., Cincinnati, O. Galax. Ask for price on case lots. Scran- ton Florists' Supply Co., Scranton, Pa. Galax leaves, leucothoe sprays, dagger and fancy ferns, green and bronze. Write F. W. Richards & Co., Banner Elk. N. C. GERANIUMS R. Vincent, Jr., & Son, White Marsh, MH. For page see List of Advertisers. "j. E. Felthousen, Schenectady, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers^ Geraniums. 10 varieties 2 1^-in., $2.50 per 100. Wm. Doel, Pascoag, R. I. Mme. Salleroi. 2~T4~in!T 3e. Hammer- Schmidt & Clark, Medina, Ohio. GLADIOLI Arthur Cowee, Meadowvale Farm, Berlin, New York. For page see List of Advertisers. B. Hammond Tracy, Cedar Acres, Wen- ham, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. Gladioli. C. Betscher, Canal Dover, 0._ ^GIadloll,^iimed varieties. Write for list. E. E. Stewart, Rives Junction, Mich. ""Gladiolus Augusta, 1st size, $12.00; 2nd size, $8.00 1000. Cash. Rowehl & Granz, Hlcksville, N. Y. Gladioli, all sizes. Stock direct from Groff. Nothing better, $1.00 to $5.00 per 1000. P. O. Coblentz, New Madison, Ohio. GLASS Boston Plate & Window Glass Co., Ko.?ton. For page see List of Advertisers. Peerless Glass Repair Clamp; you need them— 100 for $1.00. A. Klokner, Wauwa- tosa. Wis. GLAZING POINT H. A. Dr«er, Philadelphia, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. In writing to Advertisers kindly mention Horticulture 320 HORTl<>\Jl TURE March 9, 1907 GREENHOUSE BVII.DING MATE- RIAL. Ijord & BurDham Co., 1133 Broadway, New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Plerson U-Bar Co., 1 Madison Sq., N. Y. For page see List o£ Advertisers. Hitehings & Co., 1170 Broadway, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. A. T. Stearns Lumber Co., Neponset, Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. King Construction Co., N. Tonawanda, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. J. C. Moniiiger Co., 117~East Blaclshawk St., Chicago, III. For page see List of Advertisers. Weathered Co., Box 789, New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Foley Mfg. Co., 471 W. 22ud St., Chicago. Theodore Miller, 4832 Delmar Bvd., GREENHOUSE HOSE Mineralized Rubber Co., 18 Cliff St., N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. GREENHOUSE BRACKETS Buxton & Allard, Nashua, N. H. Economy Greenhouse Bracket. For page see List of Advertisers. HARDY FERNS AND SUPPLIES H. M. Robiuson & Co., 15 Province St., and 9 Chapman Pi., Boston, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. The Kervan Co., 20 W. 27th St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Michigan Cut Flower Co., 38 & 40 Broad- way, Detroit, Mich. Fancy Ferns. For page see List of Advertisers. E. A. Beaven, Evergreen, Ala. Fadeless Sheet Moss. For page see List of Advertisers. Hardy cut ferns. L. B. Brague, Hins- dale, Mass. Fancy Ferns, green sheet moss; leucothoe sprays, etc. C. E. Critchell, 36 B. 3rd St., Cincinnati, O. HARDY PERENNIALS M. H. Walsh, Woods Hole, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. Yucca Fiiaraentosa, No. 1. 4r. ; Iris Sibir- Ica, .3c. Ellsworth. Brown iV: Co.. Sea- brook, N. H. HEATING APPARATUS Lord & Bumham Co., 1133 Broadway, New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Plerson U-Bar Co., 1 Madison Sq., N. Y. For page see List of aAvi.-M'-s. Hitehings & Co., 1170 Broadway, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Kroeschell BrosTTSo Erie StT Chicago! For page see List of -\dvoi'tlsprs. W. H. Luttou, West Side Av. Sta., Jersey City, N. J. HELIOTROPES. Heliotropes (dark), sood stock, strong and well rooted. R. C. 66c. 100: *'5.00 per 1000. Cash. .1. P. Cnnnata. Mt. Freedom, N. J. HOLLYHOCKS Hollyhocks. Large field-grown plants. $3.00 per 100. Double in separate colors of red. white, pink, yellow and maroon; also the Allegheny strain. Send tor cata- logue of hollyhocks, dahlias and hardy plants. W. W. WILMORE, Box 382, Den- ver. Colo. HONEYSUCKLES. Golden Honeysuckles, ~f. Ellsworth Brown & Co., Seabrook, N. H. HORICUM Hammond's P. & S. S. Works, Plsiklll-on- Hudson, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. HOT-BED SASH The A. T. Stearns Lumber Co., Neponset, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. Hitehings & Co., 1170 Broadway, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Lord & Burnham Co., 1133 Broadway, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. HYDRANGEAS. HydrPDgea paniculata grandiflora, 3 ft., Sc. Ellsworth Brown i>t (Vo., Seabrook, N. H. INSECTICIDES. W. H. Kuld, Norwood, Mass. Century Insecticide. For page see List of Advertisers. JAPAN BULBS B. M. Ward & Co.. 12 W. Broadway, N. Y. Seitaro Aral. Yokohama, Japan. For page see List of Advertisers. KENTIAS Godfrey Aschmanu. 1012 Ontario St.. Phlla. For page see List of Advertisers. A. Leuthy & Co., Rosllndale, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. LAWN MOWER Clipper Lawn Mower Co., Dixon, 111. For page see List of Advertisers. LEADING RETAIL FLORISTS Alex. McConnell, New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Thomas Young, Jr., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Fred C. Weber, 4326 Olive St., St. Louis, Mo. For page fee List of Advertisers. J. Breitmeyer's Sons, Detroit, Mich. For page see List of Advertisers George H. Cooke, Washington, i'or page sec List of Advertisers Samuel Murray, 1017 Broadway, Kansas City, Mo. For page see List of Advertisers. Gude Bros. Co., l214^F~St^ Washington, D. C. For page see List of Advertisers. Albany, N. Eyres, 11 N. Pearl St., Albany, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Young & Nugent, 42 W. 28th St., N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Mills, the Florist, Jacksonville, Fla. Telegraph or mall orders promptly tilled. Long distance telephpne connections. Theodore Miller, 4832 Delmar Bvd., St. I/Ouis, Mo. For page see List of Advertisers. P. J. Hauswirth (temporary address) 13 Congress St., Chicago. For page see List of Advertisers. William J. Smyth, Michigan Ave~and~~3ist St., Chicago. For page see List of Advertisers. Wm. H. Rock Flower Co., Kansas City, Mo. For page see List of Advertisers. Park Floral Co., Denver, Colo. For page see List of Advertisers. Thos. F. Galvin, 124 Tretnont St., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. W. H. Donnhoe. 2 W. 29th St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. LILACS Philadelphus. Syringa grandlflora, 3 years, strong, ?15.00 per 100. John Stamm, Hutchinson, Kan. NICO-FUME Ky. Tobacco Product Co., Louisville, Ky. For page see List of Advertisers. NIKOTEEN APHIS PUNK. Nicotine Mfg. Co., St. Louis, Mo. For page see List of Advertisers. NURSERY STOCK John Waterer & Sons, Ltd., American Nursery, Bagshot, England. For page see List of Advertisers. Cottage Gardens Co., Queens, N. Y. Specimen Nursery Stock. For page see List of Advertisers. John Scheepers & Co., 4-6 Old Slip, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. The Conard & Jones Co., West Grove, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. F. W. Kelsey, 150 Broadway, New York. For page see T,ist of Advertisers. Elizabeth Nursery Co., Elizabeth, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. Cut leaf Staghorn sumach, large stock, 6c. to 15c.; Kudzu Vines, 15c. Edw. Teas, Joplln, Mo. 5.000 Japan Barberry seedlings, strong, .$10.00 per 1000. Euonymus radlcans, 1 ft. transplanted. $4.00 per 100. Spirea Anthony Waterer, 2 ft.. $8.00 per 100. Golden Syr- inga, 20 in., $8.50 per 100. B-B Nursery, West Newton, Mass. ORCHID PLANTS Lager ..t Hurrell, Summit, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. Sander, St. Albans, England. Importers, Exporters, Growers. Hybridists. For page see List of Advertisers^ Julius Roehrs Co., Rutherford, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. Carrlllo & Baldwin, Secaucus. N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. A. Held, 11-19 William St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Seibrecht & Son, Rose Hill Nurseries, New Rochelle. N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Jos. A. Manda, 191 Valley Road, W. Orange, N. J. Orchids, Orchid Baskets, Peat. For page see List of Advertisers, PALMS A. Leuthy & Co.. Rosllndale, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. Seibrecht & Son, Rose Hill Nurseries, New Rochelle, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. PANSIES Pansy plants; strong transplanted, $10.00 per 1000. F. A. Bailer, Bloomlngton, 111. PATENTS Slggers & Slggers, Washington, D. C. For page see List of Advertisers. PEONIES Cottage Gardens Co., Queens, N. Y. Peonies, fine assortment, $10.00 per 100. F. A. Bailer, Bloomlngton, 111. Peonies. 1200 sorts. Greatest list any- where. C. Betscher, Canal Dover. Ohio. Wholesale grower of peonies. List of lOfr varieties. J. F. Rosenfleld. West Point, Neb. Choice mixed single and double seedlings from our noted collections of over three hundred varieties, strong undivided clumps, SC.OO per 100. Mt. Desert Nurseries. Bar Harbor, Me. PETUNIAS The Yates Floral Co., Canajoharle, N. Y. Scranton Florists' Supply Co., Scranton, Penn. Double Petunia the Queen. For page see List of Advertisers. Petunias, double pink and white, 2 1-4 in.. 3 1 2c. Hammerschmidt & Clark, Me- dina, Ohio. PHALAENOPSIS. A few fine plants of Phalaenopsls Schll- Icriana for sale, leaves ranging from 12 in. to 16 in. long. O. A. Miller, 48 Watson Avenue, East Orange, N. J. For List of Advertisers See Page 323 March 9, 1907 horticulture: 321 PHLOXES Twenty choice named varieties, strong field grown plants, $4.00 per 100; $30.00 per 1000. Mt. Desert Nurseries. Bar Harbor, Me. Hardy phlox, best assortment, stanCa'1 varieties, 2-year, field clumps, $3.00 per 100; $2.'>.00 per 1000. John Stamm, Hutch- inson, Kan. " POT HANGERS Pot hangers, Kramer's $1 doz. by exp., $1.25 by mail. I. N. Kramer & Son, Cedar Rapids, la. PLANT BED CLOTH Mineralized Rubber Co., 18 C11£E St., N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. PRIMULAS. Primula obc. gig., 3 1-2 in., buil ami bloom, Or. Hammerschmidt & Ciarli, Me- dina, Ohio. PRIVET 10,000 California Privet 1-year, well root- ed. $1.25 per 100; $10.00 per 1.000. Ad- dress W. F. Alkn, Salisbury, Md. PRUNING SHEARS Rhodes Mtg. Co., Grand Rapids, Mich. RHODODENDRONS John Waterer & Sons, Ltd., American Nursery, Bagshot, Eng. For page see List of Advertisers. ROSES M. H. Walsh, Woods Hole, Mass. Hardy Roses, H. T. Roses and Ramblers. For page see List of Advertisers. Bassett & Washburn, Hinsdale, 111. Rooted Cuttings of Kaiserin, Pres. Carnot, La Detroit. For page see List of Advertisers. Paul Nieboff, Lehighton, Pa. Rose Aurora. For page see List of Advertisers. Robert Scott & Son, Sharon Hill, Del. Co.. Pa. Grafted Roses. For page see List of Advertisers. The Conard & Jones Co., West Grove, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. Bay State Nurseries. No. Abington, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. S. S. I'ennock-Meehan Co.. Philadelphia. For page see List of Advertisers. A. N. Pierson, Cromwell. Conn. Grafted Roses, Own-Root Beauties. For page see List of Advertisers. Chicago Carnation Co., Joliet, III. For page see List of Advertisers. T, $95.onr~ Low-budded roses. No. 1. .$95.00; No. 1 1-2. $05.00 1000. H. T. Jones, Elizabeth, N. J. American Beauties. 2 1-2 in.. .$8.00 per 100; $75.00 per 1000. Chas. H. Tott.r, Madi- son, N. J^ Baby Rambler roses, fine dormant stock, one year. $12 per 100, 2 1-4-in. pot plants, extra well rooted, $4 per 100, $30 per M. Orders booked for delivery now or any time up to late spring. Samples free. Brown Brothers Company, Rochester, N. Y. SEEDS T. J. Grey & Co., 32 So. Market St., Boston. Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. Joseph Breck & Sons 51 and 52 N. Market St., Boston, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. W. Atlee Burpee & Co., Philadelphia. "New Creations" in Bush Limas. For page see List of Advertisers. _ J. M. Thorburn & Co., 33 Barclay StT, Nr For page see List of Advertisers. Henry A. Dreer, Philadelphia. For page see List of Advertisers. A. T. Boddington, 342 W. WtlTstTN. For page see List of Advertisers. SEEDS — Continued. H. F. Mlchell Co.. 1017 Market St.. Phlla. For page see List of Advertisers. James VIck's Sons, Rochester, N. Y. Aster Seed. For page see List of Advertisers. W. W. Rawson & Co., 5 Union St., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. Hjalmar Hartmann & Co., 12 Stormgade, Copenhagen, Denmark. Cauliflower and Cabbage Seed. For page see List of Advertisers. Rickards Bros., 37 E. 19th St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Johnson Seed Co., 217 Market St., Phlla. High Grade Aster Seed. For page see List of Advertisers. R. & J. Farquhar & Co., 6-7 So. Market St., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. Wm. Elliott & Sons, 201 Fulton St., N.^. C. C. Morse & Co., 171-73 Clay St., San Francisco, Calif. For page see List of Advertisers. I sell only reliable flower seeds. Ask for wholesale catalogue. O. V. Zangen, Hoboken, N. J. Conrad Appel, Darmstadt, Germany, Es- tab. 1789. High Grade Grass. Clover, and Tree Seeds. SHAMROCKS E. T. McGorum. Natick, Mass. SHEEP MANURE Pulverized Manure Co., 31 Union Stock Yards. Chicago. Wizard Brandy R. & J. Farquhar & Co.. f! and 7 So. Mar- ket St.. Boston. Pulverized Sheep Manure. SHEET MOSS E. A. Beaven. Evergreen, Ala. For page see List of Advertisers. SHRUBS. Japanese Wistarias, 8c.; Berberis Tluin- bergii, 12 to IS in., 3 l-2c.; Hibiscus, C, Eye and Pink, 3c.; Norway Spruce, 1 1-2 to" 2 1-2 ft., Sc. Ellsworth, Brown & Co., S€abrook, N. H. SMALL FRUIT PLANTS Dewberry plants, Lucrctia and .\ustin, $5.00 per I'OOO, $20.00 per 5000; Premo, $6,011 per 1000, $25.00 per 5000. Turner red rasp- berry plants, $6.00 per 1000, .$25.00 per 5000. W. F. Allen, Salisbury, Md SMILAX Smilax seedlings, fall-sown, $3.00 per 1000. F. A. Bailer, Bloomington. 111. SPHAGNUM MOSS Live Sphagnum moss, orchid peat and orchid baskets always on hand. Lager & Hurrell, Summit, N. J. SPIREA Spirea, extra fine clumps in leading va- riety. F. W. O. Schmitz, Prince Bay, N. Y. Spirea. Van HouttiiT^2 to 3~ft., 6c.; 18 to 24 in., 4c. Ellsworth, Brown & Co., Seabrook, N. H. STEAM TRAP E. Hippard, Youngstown. O. STOCKS Stocks. Snowflakp or Dwarf Bouquet, Benary's strain, 90 per cent, double, white, blue. red. each separate, for Easter bloom, 2-inch, $2.00 per 100; $15.00 per 1000; seeds cheap. Cash. Sheliroad Greenhouses, Grange, Baltimore, Md. STRAWBERRY PLANTS Strawberry plants, 90 best varieties, stock unexcelled. Ask for prices on what you want. W. F. Allen, Salisbury, Md. TOMATO PLANTS. W. W. Edgar Co., Wavcrley, Mass. TOMATO SEEDS Wm. Sim. Cllftondale, Mass. Comet Tomato. For page see List of Advertisers. UNLEACHED HARDWOOD ASHES John Joynt, Lucknow, Ont.. Can. ' VEGETABLE PLANTS 50,000 large 4-year old Barrs Mammoth Asnaragus roots, .$6.00 per 1000; $25.00 per 50O0 (500 will fill a sugar barrel.) Address W. F. Allen, Salisbury, Md. VENTILATING APPARATUS Lord & Burnham Co., 1133 Broadway, N. Y. I''or page see List of Advertisers. Pierson U-Bar Co., 1 Madison Sq., N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Hitchings & Co., 1170 Broadway, N. T. For page see List of Advertisers. Weathered Co., 46-48 Marlon St.. N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Foley Mfg. Co., 471 W. 22nd St.. Chicago. For page see List of Advertisers. J. C. Monlnger Co., 421 Hawthorne Ave., Chicago. The Chicago Lifter. VINCAS VIncas, variegated. 3-in., $4.00 per 100; Vinca minor (myrtle), 3-in., $3.00 per 100. C. F. Mahan. R. D. No. 8, Dayton. O. Myrtle (Vinca minor). Here I am again with the biggest stock in America. $10.00 to $40.00 per 1000. S. J. Galloway, Baton, Ohio. . 10.000 vincas 2 1-2 in., flue, $2.50 per 100; $20.00 per 1000. R. Cuttings same, $1.00 per 100; $7.00 per 1000. Cash, please. BenJ. Connell, West Grove, Pa. VIOLETS H. R. CarltoTi, Willoughby, O. Violet. Gov. Herrick. For page see List of Advertisers. Princess of Wales Violets. Rooted cut- tings, 75c. 100; 2-in. pot plants, $2.50 Wm. Doel, Pascoag. R. I. W^ILD SMILAX E. A. Beaven, Evergreen, Ala. Southern Smilax. For page see List of Advertisers^ Caldwell the Woodsman Decorating Co., Evergreen, Ala. For page see List of Advertisers. WIREW^ORK Reed & Keller, 122 W. 25th St., N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Wirework^ Write for our catalogue. Holton & Hnnke 1 Co.. Milwaukee, Wis. Wire work, all kinds. C. E. Critchell, 36 E 3rd St., Cincinnati, O. William E. Heilscher's Wire Works, 38 40 Broadway. Detroit. Mich. The "Just Right" kiud. Send 'or I'lce list. Frank W. Ball, 31 East Third Street, Cincinnati, O. "^Wire work. Get our special price for March. Scranton Florist Supply Co., Scran- ton. Pa. WIRE SUPPORTS The Helm Carnation Support. Write for price. Helm Carnation Support Co., Con- nersville, Ind. W^HOLESALE FLORISTS Boston N. F. McCarthy & Co., 84 Hawley St., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. H. M. Robinson & Co., 15 Province St.i and 9 Chapman PI., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. In writing to Advertisers icindly mention Horticulture S22 HORTICULTURE March 9, 190T WHOLESALE FLORISTS— Continned Boston. G«orge A. Sutherland Co., 34 Hawley St., Boston. For page see List of AdTertlsers. Welch Bros., 226 Devonshire St., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. Buffalo Wm F. Kastlng, 383-87 Ellicott St., Buf- falo, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Chicago Chas. W. MeKellar, 51 Wabash Av., Chicago. For page see List of Advertisers- Peter Relnberg, 51 Wabash Av., Chicago. For page see List of Advertisers. A. L. Randall Co., 19-21 Randolph St., Chicago. For page see List of Advertisers. E. F. Wlnterson Co.. 45-49 Wabash Are., Chicago. For page see List of Advertisers. Poehlmann Bros. Co., 35 Randolph St., Chicago. For page see List of Advertisers. Detroit Michigan Cut Flower Exchange, 38 & 40 Broadvpay. Wm. Dilger, Mgr. For page see List of Advertisers. New York J. K. Allen, 106 W. 28th St., New York. For page see List of Adverti.j'^rs. Allen Co.. 53 W. 28th St., Wm. Stuart New Kork. For page see List of Advertisers. C. W. Eberman, 53 W. 30th St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. J. S. Fenrlch, 110 W.^th St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Ford Bros., 48 W. 28th St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. H. E. Froment, 57 W. 28th St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Alex. J. Guttman. 43~W. 28th St. New York. For page see List of Advertisers. ~55~^~28tirst.. E, C. Horan, 55 W. 28th St.. New York. For page see List of Advertisers. A. H. Langjahr, 55 W. 28th St.. New York. For page see List of AdvertiS'jrj. James McManus, 42 W. 28th St.. New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Chas. Mlllang, 50 W. 29th St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. John I. Raynor, 49 W7~28th St.. New York. B'or page see List of Advertisers. W. F. Sherlden, 39 W. 28th St.. New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Traendly & Schenck, 44 W. 28th St.. New York. For page see List of Advertisers. A. L. Young & Co., 54 W. 28th St.. New York. For page see List of Advertisers. John Young, 51 W. 28th St.. New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Philadelphia W. E. McKIssIck. 1221 Filbert St.. Phlla- delpbia. Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. Leo Nlessen Co.. 1209 Arch St.. Phlladel- phla. Pa. For page see List cf Advertisers. The S. S. Pennock-Meehan Co., 1608-18 ■ Ludlow St., Philadelphia, Pa. For page si;e List of Advertisers. Edward Reld, 1526 Ranstead St., Phila- delphia, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. Berger Bros., 1305 Filbert St., Phlladel- phla, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. Fittsbnrg J. B. Murdoch & Co., 545 Liberty St., Pittsburg. Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. New Offers in This Issue. AUCTION SALE OF NURSERY STOCK. Wm. Elliott & Sons, 201 Fulton St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. AQUATIC PLANTS. Edward S. Schmidt, 712 12th St., N. W., Washington, D. C. For page see List of Advertisers. BEGONIA BULBS: ASP. PL. SEED. H. F. Michell Co., Philadelphia. For pcge see List of Advertisers. CARNATION WHITE MAID. John Barr, South NaticU, Mass. R. E. Moir, Brocktau, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. EASTER PLANTS. Bobblnk & Atkins, Rutherford, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. EASTER PLANTS. John MeKenzie, No. Cambridge, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. EASTER PLANTS AND ARAUCA- RIAS. Godfrey Aschmann, Philadelphia. For page see List of Advertisers. EASTER PLANTS AND FLOWERS BY TELEGRAPH. Samuel Murray, 1017 Broadway, Kansas City, Mo. For page see List of Advertisers. GLASS. George Steengrafe, Irvingto-on-Hudson, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. GREENHOUSE GLASS. StaniLird Plate Glass Co.. Boston. For p.'ige see List of Advertisers. HAMMOND'S COPPER SOLUTION. Benj. Hammond. Fishklll-on-Hudson, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. HARDY CLIMBERS : CAN N AS: ROSES, OWN ROOTS. Conard & Jones Co., West Grove, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. HARDY ROSES. J. H. Troy, New Bochelle, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. ROSES: HARDY HYBRID PERPET- UAL ENGLISH GROWN. R. & J. Farquhar ,& Co., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. HARDY ROSES: KILLARNEY ON OWN ROOTS. Dingee & Conard Co., West Grove. Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. HARDY ROSES: NEW RAMBLERS. M. 11. Walsh, Woods Ilolf, Mass. For page see List of .advertisers. HELP WANTED. R. T. McGorum, Natick, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. HOT WATER CIRCULATOR. Holly-Castle Co., 170 Summer St.. Boston. For p.-ge see List of Advertisers. LAWN AND CEMETERY VASES. Kramer Bros. Foundry Co., Dayton, Ohio. For page see List of Advertisers. New Offers in this Issue— Continued. MASTICA. F. O. Pierce Co., 170 Fulton St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. NURSERY STOCK. The F. E. Conine Nursery Co., Stratford, Conn. For page see List of Advertisers. ORCHIDS. Lager & Uurrell, Summit, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. ROSES. Leedle Floral Co., Springfield, Ohio. For page see List of Advertisers. ROSE CHARLOTTE KLEMM: DAHLIAS. W. W. Rawson & Co., 5 Union St., Boston. For page see List of .Advertisers. ROSE FRAU KARL DRUSCHKI. Eastern Nurseries, Jamaica Plain, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. ROSE HEADQUARTERS FOR NEW ENGLAND. Welch Bros., 226 Devonshire St.. Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. ROSE MISS KATE MOULTON. Minneapolis Floral Co.. Minneapolis, Minn. For page see List of Advertisers. ROSES, SHRUBS, TREES. EUwanger & Barry, Rochester, N. Y. For page see List of .\dvertisers. SPRING BEDDING PLANTS. C. Eisele, 11th and Roy Sts., Phila. For page see List of Advertisers. •TOP NOTCH" GLADIOLt. John Lewis Childs, Floral Park, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. TRUSS-ROOF GREENHOUSES. King Construction Company, North Tono- wanda, N. Y'. For page see List of Advertisers.' VENTILATING APPARATUS. The Advance Co., Richmond, Ind. For page see List of .Advertisers. WELCOME TO WASHINGTON. George C. Shafler, 14th & I Sts., Washing- ton, D. C. For page see Ust of Advcrtisers.- 1000 IDEAS, A BOOKLET. John C. Mouinger Co., Dept. II. Chicago, 111. For page see List of Advertisers. BETWEEN YOU AND ME, What do you think of the Buyers' Directory and Ready Reference Guide of HORTI- CULTURE? I always look it over be- fore I do any buying. For List of Advertisers See Page 323 March 9, 1907 HORTICULTURE. 323 List of Advertisers Page Alexander J. K 305 Allen J. K 316 Allen Wm. Stuart €0.316 American Nursery.. .301 Arai Seitaro 3oy Aschmann Godfrey.' -S^S Bassett & Washburn. 283 Barr John 305 Barrows H.H. & Son. 30S Baur Floral Co. 304 BayersdorferH.&Co. 3I3-3M Bay State Nurseries.. 283 Bcaven, E. A. 315 Berger Bros 315 Bobbink & Atkins .'.311 Boddington A,T. .•.■307 Boston Florist Letter Co 313 Boston Plate and Win- dow Glass Co 334 Breck Joseph & Sons 307 Breitmeyer's J. Sons. 313 Bridgeman's Seed Warehouse 307 Burpee W. A. & Co.. 307 Buxton & A Hard 326 Caldwell the Woodsman Decorating Co. -.-312 Carlton H. K 304 Carrillo & Baldwin ...310 Chicago Carnation Co 304 Childs John Lewis. . .307 Clipper Lawn Mower Co 326 Conard & Jones .... 283 Conine F. E. Nursery Co 301 Cooke G. H .. 313 Cottage Gardens. 301-305 Cowee A 307 Craig Robt Co 311 Dawson M. M 283 Dingee & Conard Co. 282 Donahoe W H, . . . ..313 Dorner F. Sons & C0.304 Dreer H. A 309-324. Dysart R. J. 314 East Bridgewater Dahlia Garden ....305 Eastern Nurseries . .. 283 Ebcrman Chas. W.. 317 Edwards Folding Box Co 314 Eggeling Floral Co. . . 305 Eisel< C 299 Elizabeth Nursery Co. 301 Elliott Wm. & Sons.. 301 Ell.vanger& Barry . 301 Esler J G 325 Ernest W. H 325 Eyres 313 Farquhar R. & J. & Co 283 Felthousen J. E 309 Fenrich J. S 317 Fisher Peter 305 Foley Mfg. Co 326 Ford Bros 316 FromentH. E 316 Galvin Thos. F. 313 Getmore Box Factory 317 Grey T. J. & Co 306 Gude Bros. Co. . >- 313 Guttman Alex. J. 304-316 Guttman & Weber... 302 Hail Asso. 325 Haines J. E 304 Hammond Paint & Slug Shot Works 325 Harlowarden Green- houses 304 Hartmann Hjalmar & Co 307 Hauswirth P. T ^Ji-i HeldA 3,S Henderson Peter & Co 311 Herbert David & Son 305 Herr A. M 309 Hews A. H. & Co.. ..325 Htggins Edw 333 Hilfinger Bros 325 Hitchings & Co 327 Holly Casile Co 327 Horan E. C 316 Johnson Seed Co 307 KastingW. F 317 Kelsey Fred'kW 301 Kentucky Tobacco Product Co 325 Kervan Co., The ....317 King Cons. Co. ..126-327 Kramer Bros. Fdy Co. 325 Kroeschell Bros 326 Kuld W. H 325 Pago Lager& Hurrell 3:0 Langjahr, Alfred H...317 Leedlc Floral Co 283 Leu thy A. & Co 311 Lord & Burnham Co. 328 Manda Jas. A 310 Maxtie(d& Uimond..304 McCarthy N. F 317 McConnell Alex 313 McGorum R. T 323 McKellar Charles W. 314 McKenzie John — . 311 McKissick.W. E 314 McManus Jas. 316 Michell H. F, Co. ...306 Michigan Cut Flower Exchange 317 Millang Cnarles 316 Millang J. A 317 Miller Theo 313 Mineralized Rubber Co 324 Min'apolis Floral Co. 310 Moir R. E 305 Moninger J. C... 324-326 ~,a&co, 307 Morse C. Mt. Hissarlik Nur- series 305 Murdoch J. B.&C0..317 Murray Samuel. .312-313 New York Cut Flower Co. 317 Niehoff Paul 309 Niessen Leo. Co 314 Park Floral Co.. . 313 Pennock-Meehan Co. 304-314 PerkinsSt. Nurseries. 311 Pierce F. O 326 Picrson A.N 283 Pierson F. R. Co 303 Pierson U Bar Co. . . .328 Poehlmann Bros. Co.. 3 14 Quinlan P. R. 308 Randall A. L. Co. . . . 314 Rawson W.W.&Co. ^ 284-307 Raynorjohn 1 316 Reed& Keller 317 Reid EMw 314 Reinberg Peter 314 Rickards Bros 307 Robinson H.M.& Co. 3»2-3i7 Rock Wm. L 313 Roehrs Julius Co 310 Rolker August & Sons325 Rose Hill Nurseries .310 Sander & Son 310 Schi^fferGeo. C. 299 Scheepers John & Co.3ti Schmidt Edw. S 299 Schultheis Anton . . .310 Scott Robt. & Son . . .283 Scranton Florists' Supply Co. 304 Sheridan W. F, 316 Siebrecht & Sons ... .3 10 j Siggers & diggers 324 1 Situations & Wants-. 323 Sim Wm 307 | Skidelskv S. S 304 Smith W'.C. 311 I Smyth Wm. J 313 I Sta.dard PI te Glass Co 324 ! Steengrote Geo. 328 Stem J.&Co 314 ! Steams A. T. Lumber Co. 326 I Sutherland Geo. A. Co 317 Syracuse Pottery Co.. 325 The Advance Co.. . . -326 ThorburnJ.M. & Co. 307 TottvCha=. H.. 305 Tracy B- Hammond. .307 Traendly & Schenck.316 Traudt Jos 304 Troy J. H 305 Vick's Jas. Sons 307 Vincent R. Jr. StSons.sog Walsh M. H 282 Ward R. M. & Co.... 309 Waterer John & Sons. 301 Weathered Co 326 Weber F. C. 3.3 Weber H. & Sons.... 304 Weeber & Don 306 Welch Bros 299-314 Winterson E. F. Co.. 314 Yaies Floral Co.. ■■.•304 Yokohama Nurseries Co 309 Young A.L.&C0....316 Young John 316 Young, Thos. Jr 313 Young & Nugent ... .313 NEWS NOTES. A bill is before the Legislative com- mittee on agriculture providing for the erection of a horticultural building and greenhouses for the Connecticut Agricultural College. Chas. Plumb of Detroit, who after waiting almost a half year for per- mission from the common council has at last been allowed to cross the street with a steam pipe line and will now commence to add 25,000 feet of glass to his establishment. A. Hans of Stamford, Conn., has a handsome specimen seedling fern, the result of a crossing between Blech- nam Brazilienses and L#omaria gibba, made by him. The same cross had been previously made in England. This plant shows abundant spores. On March 12 promptly at high noon auctioneer Wm. J. Elliott will lift up his voice in supplication at 201 Pulton street, New York, and the spring auction season will once more be ou. Roses, nursery stock, valley clumps and other good things will be there and you get them at your own figure. M. Maurice de Vilmorin has just published a list of certain trees and shrub's which he has to offer to public gardens and individuals in exchange. This list comprises more than 100 sorts, for the most part new and rare. All enquiries should be addressed to the Fruticetum des Barres, par Nogent sur-Vernisson, Loiret, France. SAVE your weekly copies of this paper. DON'T throw them away. The contents are always of PERMA- NENT VALUE and you may need, them for reference tomorrow, a year from tomorrow, or still later. WANTS, FOR SALE, ETC. Advertisements in this column one cent a word. Initials count as words. Cash with order. HELP WANTED HELP WANTED. Two good men to work in rose houses. Apply to R. T. McGORUM, Natick, Mass. HORTICULTURE needs a wide- awake representative in every town in the land. Good commissions paid on advertising and subscriptions. If you are ambitious, write for terms. WANTED — A good designer capable of taking care of 3 small greenhouses and small garden. Of good experience; strictly sober, honest and reliable; well up In Eng- lish; capable of taking telephone orders. References required. Address J. Fuller, 31 Orchard St., Leominster, Mass. WANTED — A good, reliable nurseryman who understands the propagation of shrul)s, perennials, etc., and who has had experi- ence in landscape work. Give full particu- lars and state salary expected. C. R. Fish & Company, Worcester, Mass. HELP WANTED WANTED — A good working gardener with some experience In outdoor planting .md hardy rose culture. Steady job for the right man. Address M. W., care HORTI- CULTURE, 11 Hamilton Place, Boston. WANTED — Gardener as assistant, compe- tent ill all branches, capable of taking en- tire charge. Place private. Apply stating age, wages expected, with references, Box 232. Glen Cove. Nassau Co., N. Y. WANTED — A sober and reliable all-round man on a commercial place. Address Geo. E. Felch, Ayer, Mass.. Box 455. SITUATIONS WANTED WANTED -Position by gardener, five year.?' experience as sub-foreman nt Bo- tanical Garden In Montserrat. W. I.; has. general knowledge of plant life; can bud, prune, graft, etc. Willing to start at reg- ular wages. Good Boston references Ad- dress Fred, care HORTICULTURE. SITUATION WANTED as superintendent and gardener on private estate. Full knowl- edge and experience in laying out and' planting, plant houses, vegetables and fruit outside and under glass. Testimonials. Married; no children. Address S., care HORTICULTURE. POSITIONS WANTED for head garden- ers and assistants; for further Information apply to W. W. Rawson & Co., 5 Union St., Boston, Mass. BUSINESS CHANCES WANTED— A partner for a good whole- sale and retail florist business near Bos- ton. Must furnish some capital and be of good character. Address L. G., care HORTICULTURE, 11 Hamilton Place, Boston. MISCELLANEOUS New England Lily of the Valley forcers will hear of something advantageous by .nddressing Jans Schmidt, care of HORTI- CULTURE. 11 Hamilton Place. Bostoa. Wanted— Mrs. Roosevelt calla^ Wanted — You to send for my price list of hardy plants, etc. It's free. S. J. GaJlo- way, Eaton, Ohio. FOR SALE FOR SALE Desirable greenhouse plant, directly op- posite Woodlawn Cemetery, Everett, Mass. Large and Increasing demand for funeral de- signs, bouquets and bedding stuff. Care of lots In the Cemetery, a branch of the business. Fine dwelling house with all modern Improvements. 6000 ft. of glass, 45,- 000 ft. of land. Paying business with open chance to increase. Sold on account of ad- vancing years. Apply to William Christie, Woodlawn Ave., Everett, Mass., or at Hor- ticulture office 11 Hamilton Place, Boston. FLORISTS'WAGONiFORSALE Three florists' open wagons, three florists' top wagons and three sets of harnesses. Can be seen at 1 West 28 St., New York. EDWARD HICCINS. run OALL"""|la.ss. double, 9 1. 3 5 per case. 40 Sash, 2 ft. x 7 ft., 8x10 glass, 70c. each. Lot of 3 x 6 Hut-bed sash. GEO. STEENGROFE IRVINGTON ON HUDSON, N. Y. FOR SALE -Greenhouse Pipe 4-ln. boiler tubes, second hand, la fla* condition, absolutely free from scale and with ends cut square. Sample and prices on application. Kroeschell Bros. Co., 85 Erie St., Chicago. 324 HORTICULTURE March 9, 190T 'Mi»wt0v»iyyiM0yuvy»iyytK 1 000 IDEAS are contained in that little booklet of ours and you will find it a gold mi' e of inform- ation. It tells in a simple, plain way all about greenhouse erecting, how to build benches, how to tlaze, all about painting and just how every piece is nailed. It will show you how to have a perfect greenhouse and is worth its weight in gold to every florist who has greenhouses or tver intends to build one. There are only a few of these booklets and you s^lOuld get one now — they can be used wiih any kind of material but if you use ours we will send you one free. Write for one today, enclosing ten cents in stamps to cover cost of mailing, postage, etc. Address, JOHN C. MONINGER CO. CHICAGO, Dept. H ^******^*^*^**^************^^^i^^^^^^>ftfwwvwi>vmrMmiumj WE MAKE A SPECIALTY OF French and American Greenhouse Class Particularly in the larger widths, which are now being more generally called for. All our glass is hand blown and annealed with the greatest care. Siantiarti Plate Glass Co. 26-30 Sudbury Street 61-63 Portlanii Street BOSTON, MASS. Boston Plate & Window Class Co. GREENHOUSE GLASS German and American 261 to 287 A Street BOSTON 20-22 Canal Street Why not try ANCHOR GREENHOUSE HOSE Plant Bed Cloth on your next order. protects (rom frost, in- ^ects, etc., and still al- lows free circulation of Mineralizetl Rubber Com ia CUff street, Mevf York Holds Class Firmly ft«e the Point XV PEERUSS Qlftdjiff Points ftT« ihvboat. No rlgbti or leftt. Bex of 1,000 poinU 76 oU. poaip&ld. BENBT A. DREEB, I T14 ChMtaat Bt., Phllk., Pa. ' Send other business direct to Washington. Saves time and insures better service. Personal attention guaranteed. Twenty-five years' active service SPECIALTY: ''Working on 'the Failurei of Others." SIGGERS & SIGGERS PATENT LAWYERS Box 9, National Union Buiidlng Washington, D. C. TO BUYERS Patronize our advertisers, they will treat you ri^ht GREENHOUSES BUILDING AND CONTEMPLATED. New. Arctic, R. I.— Joseph H. Gushing, one house. Albion, Mich— A. H. Dew, range of houses. Tusla, I. T.— T. A. Butler, range of houses. Wilkes-Barre, Pa.— Ira G. Marvin, one tiouse. Stratford, Ct— Mrs. John Morrison, enlarging. Hartland, N. Y.— J. F. Reed & Son, one house. Oklahoma City, Okla, — Wheeler Park, range of houses. Additions. Putnam, Ct. — H. E. Lincoln, exten- sion. Wilmette, 111.— Wm. Feith, one house. Strafford, Ct.— Joseph Teller, one house. Taunton, Mass. — A. EUery Briggs, one house, 22x75. Kalamazoo, Mich. — G. Van Bochove & Bro., two houses, 27x300 each. LIST OF PATENTS. Issued February 12, 1907. 843.671. Disk Harrow Attachment. William Fetzer, Middle- town, Ohio. 813.672. Disk Harrow with Tongue Truck. William Fetzer, Middletown, Ohio. 843,741. Agricultural Implement. Ed- ward v. Fielder, Adelphia, N. J. 843,821. Lawu Mower. John P. Jasper, Cave City, Ky. 843,961. Lawn Mower. William W. McCarty, Diamond Hill. 843,994. Plow. Michael J. Breen, Rockford, 111. 844,112. Plow. Nelson 0. Flint, Wal- ton, N. Y. 844,212. Roof Structure. Herman Thaden, Atlanta, Ga. Issued February 19, 1907. 844,374. Fertilizer Spreader. John O. Linden, Prophetstown, 111., assignor to Interna- tional Harvester Co., a corporation of New Jer- sey. 844,414. Hedge Trimmer. Pehr F. Seabloom, Ormond, Fla. 844,427. Grass Catcher for Lawn- Mowers. John A. Vye, St. Paul, Minn. 844.429. Seeding Machine. Lewis E. Waterman, Rockford, 111., assignor to Emerson Man- ufacturing Co., Rockford, 111., a corporation of Illi- nois. 844.430. Land Roller. John Weber, Elba, N. Y. 844,601. Fruit Picker. Philip Koer- per, Pikeville, Ky. 844,764. Harrow. Joseph L. Ware, St. Paul, Minn. 844,769. Knife for Lawn-Mowers. Lin- naeus E. Baker, Cleveland, Ohio. 844,908. Potato Digger. John L. Al- bin, Kiowa, Colo. 844,912. Cultivator and Fertilizer- Distributer. George D. Bennett, Reidsville, N. C. 845,027. Pruning Implement. Jose- phus Bingaman, Gamett, Kans. March 9. 1907 HORTI CULTURE 325 Tobacco Paper IS THE STRONGEST, BEST PACKED, EASIEST APPLIED. "NICO-FUME' » LIQUID OVER 40% NICOTINE By far the ^^^^^"■^^^■^"^^^ CHEAPEST. Furnishes the ,,3 note pr.cesi Most Nicotine for the Money! Pi„t $ 1.50 '2 Gallon 5.50 ...nanufarturedby... Gallon 10.50 LOUiSTlile, Ky . 5 Gallons 47.25 24 sheets $ 0.75 144 sheets 3.50 288 sheets 6.50 1728 sheets 35.10 THE KENTUCKY TOBACCO PRODUCT CO., Largest Vase Manufacturers in the IJ. 5. Write to Department 3 for Catalog and Prices if interested. Look through the Buyers' Directory and Ready Reference Guide. You wiii find some good offers there also. Standard Flower . . POTS If your greenhouses are within 500 miles of the Capitol, write us, we can save you money W. H. ERNEST, 28th and M Streets, WASHINGTON, D. C. MARK. " KILLS SAN JOSE SCALE 5old by the seed dealers For fine pamphlet, write to WORKS, Fishklll-on-Hudson, N.Y. Century Insecticide DEATH TO I ^ SECTS Cheapest and best on market. Once used, always used. Positively kills i;reen and black rty, mealy bugs, red spider, scale, thrips orany insect on flowers, plants, trcfj. vegetable;, etc. Will not injure scent or disc lor the most delicate flowers and foliage. Also sure death to Gypsy and Tussock Moths. Especially adapted for Roses. Carnations, Chrysanthemums, Heliotropes,* Smilax and Ferns Handled by Leading Seedsmen. $2.25 per can of 5 Gallons. Also sold in barrels of 25 and 50 gallons. Prepared by W. H. KULD, WATCH THEM GROW ! NORWOOD, MASS. STANDARD FLOWER POTS Packed in small crates, easy to handle. Price per crate 1500 3 in. pots in crate $4. 88 You can almost hear the plants grow when you use SYRACUSE RED POTS They are hghl, tough, por- ous and uniform. Space savers and profit-producers. Order them. SVRACUSE POTTER* CO Syracuse - N. Y. 1500 «5ii 1500 a^ 10003 800354 5004 3205 l6 5-25 £.00 5.00 5.80 4.50 4.51 ,3..6 Pnce per crate' I30 7 in. potsincrate$4.3o 60 8 " " 3.00 HAND MADE 48 9 in. pots in crate $3.60 48 10 " " 4.8a 24 II " " 3,60 24 12 ** " 4,80 12 14 " " 4.80 6 16 " " 4.50 Seed pans, same price as pots. Send for price list of Cylinders for Cut flowers, Hanging Baskets, Lawn Vases, etc. Ten percent, off for cash with order. Address Hllflnger Bros.,Pottery,Fort Edward.N.Y. Hugust Rolker 4 Sons, Agts., 31 Barclay St.. N. 1. Clty.- NOW IS THE TIME TO INSURE TOUR OLASS AGAINST DAMAGE BT HAIL* For particulars address John O. Emior, Saddlm Rhrmr^ #. ■/• S26 HORTICULTURE Marct 9, 1907 j^ ^ ANNOUNCEMEMT ^ ^ The King Construction Company of North Tonawanda, N. Y. and Toronto, Ont., in response to numerous inquiries by mail states that the trussed roof greenhouses which collapsed at Mr. Farenwald's place near Philadelphia were not of the King Construction design or construction. Moreover a number of King houses in the same neighborhood passed through the same weather conditions without any damage whatever. Also the King Construction Company has just re- ceived an order for two trussed roof greenhouses each 500 feet long and 28 feet wide which are to be built for Mr. Victor Groshens on his place which is only a couple of blocks from Mr. Farenwald's place. Owing to haviug introduced the trussed method of greenhouse construc- tion and to having been identified with it so long, the King Construction Company finds it necessary to make this announcement as a matter of self protection. -tU'»e^fVv»lt'^yg5Xe» Clipper IMPROVED Ldwn Greenhouse Boiler, |u|. ._ 35 Erie St., CHICAGO. Boilers made of Steel Boiler Plate; shell, firebox sheets and heads of steel; water space all around front, sides and back. Write for iDformatlon. Are you in need of i^j^ Ventilating Apparatus? Then be certain to look into the merits and prices of our line before buying. None better on the mar- ket. Free circulars. Free estimates. The Advance Co. RICHMOND, IND. USE THE BEST. - Economy Greenhouse Brackets are used bj^ leading growers every- where. Send for price list and de- scriptive circular. " BUXTON &ALLARD, Dept. A, Nashua, N.H. Qq^D.XOH Tlie Mower that will kill all the Weeds in your Lawn. If you keep the weeds cut so they do not go to seed and cut your grass with- out breaking the small feeders of rojts, the grass will become thick and the weeds will disappear. The Clipper will do It. Ask your dealer for them. If ihey have not g)t them, below is the price; No. I — i2-inch Mower $5; No. 2 — 15. inch Mower $6: No. -K — 18-inch Mower $7: No. 4 — 21-inch Mower $8. Send draft money-order or registered letter. In writing advertisers, mention Horticulture CYPRESS SASH BARS S2 fe«t orlongrei HOT BED SASH PECKY CYPRESS BENCH LUMBER GREENHOUSES ERECTED AND EQUIPPED COMPLETE IF DESIRED Write lot Circnlar "D" and Prices The A. T. STEARSiS LUMBER CO. NEPONSET, BOSTON, MASS. In ordering goods please add "I saw it in HORTICULTURE." A STB C A ^iWiousetllazin^ ?^li USE IT NOm F.O.PIERCE CO. 170 Fulton St., NEW YORK ALL HLhRT Son driilo Cypress MATERIAL \STHE. E»E.ST ^L Hf\VE:4-0TS OF IT 5EnD FOR SKLTCHEIS E-STlHATtS AMD TKLL -'Catalogue:- FOLLY MfQ.Coj CHIC^C^O' GREENHOUSE CONSTRUCTIOiN LUMBER John C. rioninger Co. 117 E. Blackhawk St., CHICAQO WEATHBRED COMPANY BOX 789, NEW YORK GREENHOUSE BUILDING AND HEATING Send for Catalogue March 9, 1907 HORTlCULTURi: 827 A Busy Man's Boiler Catalog We have just printed that kind of a catalog. You can get the meat of this greenhouse boiler question in short order. It shows enough, tells enough, but does not weary you with end- less details. It treats you just the way our boilers do your greenhouse — by getting busy at once. Send for this catalog. HITCHINGS AND CO. GREENHOUSE DESIGNERS AND BUILDERS. Manufuclurers of Heatintf and Venttlattnif Apparatus. 1170 Broadway, NEW YORK. ■1 — T^ I "The World Goes Round and Round \ SO DOES THE HOT WATER f) t \ I with equal certainty and regularity when driven around by the j Holly-Castle I Circulator i Uniform temperature throughout the greenhouse. Coal saved and everybody happy. Now in use in many of the largest estab- lishments, and giving satisfaction. SEND FOR DESCRIPTIVE CIRCULAR I Holly-Castle Company | ENGINEERS 170 Summer St., ■ - ■ BOSTON i KINC CONSTRUCTION CO. N. Tonawanda, N. Y. Toronto, Ont. f^rTT^i^t^^rf^rTlr^^T^f^^rn /50 rr This roof covers 28 benches each 4 ft. in width. Extract from a Letter Received from the E. Q. Hill Co., Richmond, Ind. "The wood is all up and we are ready for glazing; everything fits admirably and we had no more trouble with the irons after be- coming familiar with the methods of building. Everything is pro- gressing nicely and we are much attached to the King Gutters, and we think that the next time we build we will use the entire King C'nstruction." Yours very truly. Signed, THE E. G. HILL CO., Per F. H. LEMON. I am very much pleased with my greenhouses and you may refer anyone to me as to your method of construction &c. WALTER P. STOKES, Moorestown, N. J. Our Standard Widths of Greenhouses Run from 14 ft. to 150 ft- TEN YEARS EXPERIENCE In Building Trussed Roofed Greenhouses Our Houses are built to CARRY MORE SJVOW than the glass will carry. 328 HORTICULTURE March 9, 1907 GET ON THE INSIDE of one of our Iron Frame houses, take a look at those small Roof Bars and see that they stop at the Vent Header instead of continuing to the ridge, doubling the shade of the sash. Look at those Rafters, a span of iron from ground to ground on either side. See how the Eave is equipped with our patent Ice-Cleaning Eave Plate and the way the Bar Clasps hold and strenghten the roof. Then think that two small Pipe Columns are all that are required ; combine all these things with the durability, the last forever- ness of the whole thing and you can then understand why our Iron Frame Con- struction makes such a wonderful house; why it's the cheapest proposition in the end. It's the best house yet for you rose growers. Send for Iron Frame Circular — it is filled with whys and cold facts. Lord & Burn- ham Co., Greenhouse Designers and Mamifactitrer ^ 1 1 33 Broadway, cor. 26th Street, N. Y. Boston Brancli : 819 Tremont Building. T'S a strong combination, that of uniting the rafter and the sash bar in one — a combination that has done more to revolutionize greenhouse building than anything that has happened since the introduction of the iron frame. U-Bar green- U-BAR (f^^fl Galvanized steel U- Bar. Every two feet it is screwed to core. houses are the best greenhouses built because it's the only construction com- bining sash bar and rafter — that actually strengthens the house, while decreasing the shade. There's no house as productive. Send for catalog. Pierson U=Bar Com= pany, Designers and Builders U=Bar Greenhouses, Metropolitan Building, Fourth Avenue and 23 rd Street, New York. Cypress core which is chemically t r e a ted against decay. Tlie roof-bar-rafter-U- Bai' in one thing. This is half size. LIBRAR NEW YOl BOTAMC OAROE^ DrCXDIiOBICAr TIIYRSIFLORUJI By courtesy of the Missouri Botanical Garde. evoreato the^ l0mAPE ijARJ)EN£i \J(md/ed /oMresf-s ^ QqjTON, Mass. di/bscrfpt/on, H00\ 830 HORTICULTURE March 16. 1907 The Pcnnock-Mcchan Easter Plant List A canvas of our growers the Philadel= phia leaders indicates a fine stock of Lilies medium, 12c , choice, 15c. Spireas Japonica IISS !!!. Gladstone, 7 in. pots. 50c , 10 in. pots, $1.50 and $2.00. AtiIpoc $100, $1.25, $2.00, $5.00 J\Ldi\.db $7.50, $10.00, $12.50. 10 incli pans, $3.50 and $5.00. Lilacs $1.50, $2.00, $2.50. Pomhiprc $100, $1.50, $2.00, IVdiilUiLid $2.50, $3.00, $4.00, Bougainvilleas S"ns. 1?.^" Extra good value, especially the larger sizes. $15.00, $20.00, $25.00, and many other and popular sorts. SEND FOR COMPLETE PRICE LIST. S. S. PENNOCK-MEEHAN CO THE Toris't^of PHILADELPHIA 1608-1610 Ludlow Street CARNATION WINSOR z We have not advertised Winsor until now because we have not had to. It is so good and its merits have 1 been so generally recognized that it has practically sold itself. Our advance orders were very large, and we did 2 not teel the necessity of advertising it until we were in a position to fill and take care of our early orders. We X are now nearly caught up with our advance orders and have a fine lot of stock on the cutting bench, so that we 9 can promise, for the present, February delivery on orders received within a short time at least. I If you have not already purchased a stock of this, you should lose no time doing so. We are going to sell more Winsor than has ever been sold of any novelty that has ever been put on the market. Its merits and value - are now so well established that one is not buying a chance. We are cutting and shipping right along between one and two thousand flowers a day to the New York market, where our flowers are sold. There is nothing on the market that approaches Winsor to-day in carnations. It is the best seller on the market, on account of its lovely color, fine stem, perfect calyx, and flne keeping and shipping qualities — in fact, in this regard it covers every necessary requisite as a market variety. From a growing standpoint, it leaves little to be desired. It is unusually healthy, very vigorous and pro- ductive, and. we think, the most profitable carnation ever introduced. This may seem high praise for a carna- tion, but it is no exaggeration. Winsor gives a large percentage of high-quality flowers. It practically does not split at all. Notwithstanding the tact that we have had the darkest, dullest winter we have ever had, when the Enchantress and Lawson types are splitting badly all over the country with every one, we have not had one-half of one per cent, of split calyxes or Winsor — in fact, we seldom see a split calyx. Hundreds of visitors who have been at our Scarborough place will substantiate this statement, extravagant as it may appear. Any one who fails to plant Winsor this year will regret it. Rose Pink Enchantress is good, and a good many other varieties are good, but if you want the winner, plant Winsor. We not only have a good thing in Winsor, but we are delivering good stock. As a sample of the testi- monials that we are receiving, see this space in last issue. We are trying to give 110 cents on the dollar, and guarantee to please everybody with the stock sent out, or we will not ask you to pay for it. We have still to re- ceive our first complaint, and we have shipped between one and two hundred thousand cuttings to date. STRONG ROOTED CUTTINGS, February delivery, $12.00 per 100, 1100.00 per 1,000. F. R. PIERSON CO., Tarrytown-on-Hudson, N. Y. i i March 16, 1907 horticulture: 331 IMPERIAL and PINK IMPERIAL CARNATIONS You Cannot Afford to be Without these Two Excellent Varieties Price $12.00 per 100 ; $100.00 per 1000, 250 at 1000 rates, a discount allowed when cash accompanies the order A. J. GUTTMAN, JOHN E, HAINES, BETHLEHEM, PA. The Wholesale Florist of New York 43 WEST 28TH STREET BEACON CARNATION An Early Bloomer and Very Free Flowering, Will Rank With the Best Yet Introduced In this Respect. (GRANGE -SCARLET) HAS PROVED THE MOST PROFITABLE COMMERCIAL SCARLET Prices Needs No Special Culture. A Night Temperature of 50 to 52 Degrees Suits It Admirably. Per 100, $12.00, 50 at 100 rate Per 5000, $90.00 per 1000 " 1000, 100.00, 250 " 1000 " " 10,000, 80.00 " " 2500, $95.00 per 1000 In lots of 20,000 or more, cash with order $75.00 per 1000 MARCH DELIVERY THE COTTAGE GARDENS CO. Queens, N. Y. FISHER (Originator) Ellis, Mass. New Pink Carnation for 1907 Color — A peculiar shade of lovely pink, with a fainl yellowish cast ; several shades lighter ^han the Law.von. Unlike most Pinks, the brighest sun does not injure the color. Size — 3 to 4 inches in diameter when estab- lished. Odor — Pleasing, but not strong. Stems — Invariably strong^ but always graceful, ranging from 12 to 30 inches during the season. Habit, etc.— A very quick, active grower, making specimen plants in a short itmc, even from late cutiings. On account of its rapid Rrowih, requi es supporting verv soon after benching. Gets away rapidly, blooms early and gives long stems ri:ht from the start. Productiveness— P'odigious is the btst word we know of to use here. It is the most incessant bloomer early ; nd late, we have ever grown. St.,ck limited. Delivery January 5th to 10th and later. Price $12.00 per 100, $100.00 per 1000 THE H. WEBER & SONS CO., Oakland, Md. Save Your Split Carnations The BAUR CLIP and PLIER will do it in a Busi- nesslike manner at a minimum of time and expense. Inexpensive, Instantaneouslv Applied and Practically Invisible. The clips are made of galvanized wire and are colored green just the color of the calyx and can hardly be detected. Visible PLIER $3.00 Postage prepaid 1 4 t 1000 Clips $1.00 Postage prepaid Invisible Trade Mark BAUR FLORAL CO., - Erie, Pa, DON'T Be Afraid To Inveit In ROSE PINK ENCHANTRESS It is both free and "fancy" — a sure money-maker. Price $7.00 per 100; $60 per 1000 Delivery January and later. Write for Descriptive Circular. S. S. SKIDELSKY 824 No. 24th Street, Philadelphia CARNATIONS. Red Chief — Bright scarlet— early and very produc- tive. $12. 00 per 100; $100.00 per 1000, Average 3 in, flower. A leader in every respect. Bonnie Maid — Clear pink edged white. — $12.00 per 100; I03.00 per 1000. Large well formed bloom. Very early and productive. DORNER & La Fayette, SONS Ind. CO. Rooted Carnation Cuttings CLEAN, HEALTHY STOCK WHITE Per 100 Wiiite Perfection, pure White $6.00 We have the larecat stock of thi- variety in the country. W Y\ ite L^wson 3.00 Lady Bountiful 3.00 Lieut. Peary 4.00 SCARLET Red Riding Hood, new 12.00 Cardinal 4.00 Per 1000 $50.00 25 00 25,00 30.00 100.00 30.00 SCARLET Per 100 Per 1000 Red Lawson $4.00 $30.00 PINK Daybreak Law»on or rielody.. 600 50.00 Helen Qoddard 5.00 45.00 Variegated Lawson 3.00 25.00 Harlowarden (Crimson) 2.00 15-00 Aristocrat, beautiful cerise 12.00 too.oo The best variety disseminated this season Apr. ist QAQPQ Rooted Cuttings. $a.ooper 100, $15.00 per looo. Brides, Maids, Golden nUOCv Gates, Uncle John, Chatenay and Richmond. Chrysanthemums * Yellow, Estelle, Hrs. Cuttings. March 15th. $9,00 per 100, $15.00 per 1000. Mrs. Hary Hann, Adella, Touset, riajestlc, nerstham . Irs. Nathan Smith, Ivorv, W. H. Chadwick, Cremo, White Bon- naffon. Pink Ivory, Qolden Chadwick, Yellow Bonnaffon, Glory Pacific, rirs. Robinson. CHICAGO CARNATION CO. A. T. ?YFEE Mgr. JOLIET, ILL. JOHN E. HAINES, The Leading Scarlet brilliant color, fine stem, the most produe- tlye ever Introduced, blooms early until tbfowD out In July, no extra trraM. All ■hoota make flowers. Watch the papers and see wbat growers say about It. None bnt well-rooted, healthy cuttings leare the place. Rooted cuttlnga ready Dec. 16, 1906. Price, te.OO per 100; J50 per 1000. JOHN E. HAINES, Bethlehem, Pa. FIELD CARNATIONS For July I Delivery Contracted For. Only the Newest Kinds Also CHRYSANTHEMUM NOVELTIES SE.Vn t'OIt LIST HARLOWARDEN GREENHOUSES, Greenport, n. y- DON'T THROW AWAI VOUR EASTER PROFITS. Save you pinks from splitting by using the n. & D. ARTIFICIAL CALYX easily applied and removed, lasts forever, first cost the only cost. $ 1.75 per 100 15.00 per 1000 250 at 1000 rates. MAXFIELO & DIMONO Box 304 C Warren, ». I. Patented. dirysanthemum Novelties Now ready for immediate delivery. From 2% Inch pots MISS CLAY FRICK (The white sport of Wm. Duckham) Price 50c. each, $5.00 per dozen, $35.00 per 100 The finest stock you ever bought of a novelty. My list was mailed you. If you did not get it write me. CHARLES H. TOTTY MADISON, N. J. CHRYSANTHEMUMS C. Touset and Nonin, the money makers as we have found ihem, $1.00 per doz.; $7.00 per 100: $60.00 per 1000. Pacific, Estell, Willowbrook, Halliday, Kalb and L. Harriet, 60c per doz.; $4.00 per 100; Cash with order. EGGELING FLORAL COMPANY 653 S. Grand Ave., St. Louis, IMo. Look through the Buyers' Directory and Ready Reference Guide. You will find some good offers there also. 333 HORTlCULTURi: March 16, 1907 AZALEAS for EASTER We have a splendid lot of beautifully budded plants for Easter. All colors. 50c, 75c, $1.00, $1.50, $2.00 to $5.00 each Can be shipped by express with or without pots BOBBINK Sl ATKINS Nurserymen and Florists RUTHERFORD, N. J. r l»S»^»>»>i^»>ft»»»>»l»lft»!ft»Sft»!»>ft»S»l»S»»»»fti'*********»l********l*»'****** ********************•>' EASTER of 1907 We Invite inspection of ■ Our Ai^aleas Hydrangeas Lilies Crimson Ramblers Daisies Hoses Pink Ramblers (Lady Gay, Dorothy Perkins) Bougainvillea Genistas Rhododendrons Gardenias Ferns Tulips ( Pots and Pans) J Also Fieus Fandurata » COME AND LOOK US OVER. PRICE LIST ON APPLICATION 9 9 \ ROBERT CRAIG G0.,49th and Market Sts.,Philadelpliia,PaJ EASTER STOCK HYDRANGEAS EASTER LILIES AZALEAS, 50c. to J7.50 GLADSTONE SPIREAS RAMBLER ROSES HERMOSA ROSES TULIPS, (in pans) HYACINTHS, (in pans) DEUTZIAS RHODODENDRONS, etc. WILLIAM C. SMITH 6l8t and Market Street, PHILA. Market Street cars lake you direct to our door. Mention Horticul- ture when you write. Azaleas for Easter From 50c. to $5 in all colors Also a fine loi of Palms in all sizes, such as Kentias, Arecas, Latanias, Phoenix aad C0C05. Pandanus Veitchll and utllis. Cro- tons. Dracaenas, Nepenthes. Aralla*, Araucarlas, Aspidistras, Ferns suitable for dishes, in leading varieties. Clbotlum Schledel from $i.ooto$3.ooeach. Wholesale Price List on application. A. LEUTHY & CO., Importers and Exporters, Growers and Dealers, FerklBs St. Hurgeri«H, RoRlindale. BOSTON, MASS. AZALEAS FOR EASTER? Now is ttie time to get Azaleas. Our plants are shapely and well, budded. We C offer the following varieties: • rime. Van der Cruyssen, Deutsche Perle, nme. C. Van Langen= « hove, Vervaeneana, Empress of India, Bernhard Andrea Alba, Helen Thielman, and Simon Mardner. A fair )iroportion only of Mine. Van der Cniyssen and white sorts supplied with each order. Prices, (t.o.b. New York): in to 12 inch heads, $6 00 per doz., $45.00 per 100; 12 to 14 inch heads. $7.00 per doz , J65,00 per 100; 14 to IG inch heads, $10.00 per doz., $7500 per 100. i ^ PETER HENDERSON & CO., SS-arConiandtSt.. New York 4 FINEST BULBS, NURSERY STOCK, PALMS AZALEAS, BAYS, ROSES, BUXUS, EVER- GREENS, and LILY OF THE VALLEY "EXCELLENTA" and "SUPERIOR." JOHN SCHEEPERS & CO., 4 and 6 Old Slip NEW VORK CITY ALL COLORS Prices from 50c to $5 4000 Azaleas for Easter Abo LILIES, GENISTAS, HYDRANGEAS, SPIRAEAS, BOUGAINVILLEAS, and LILACS. All Elegant Stock. Order Now. John McKenzie, - North Cambridge, Mass. THIS IS THE LAST CHANCE TO SEND IN YOUR ADVERTISEMENT FOR WE GO TO PRESS MARCH 21. March 16, 1907 HORTICULTURE 333 Abnormal Boston Ferns from Spores Herewith are photographs of Bos- ton ferns raised from spores from N. Piersonii. I have two plants that have been selected from a batch of seedlings, being the only ones af- fected. They are in their first year and first fronds; the two last grow- ing ones are two and a half feet long by eight inches broad and are not fully developed. The two plants are of very strong and broad con- stitution and quite different from the other new varieties. The photographs do not show the details of the fronds well. No. 1 has the leaflets flat while No. 2 has tliem more curled. Until the pres- ent time they have shown no signs of a tendency to revert to type ; they are making their runners and bud growth; what the young plants will be cannot yet tell. If anybody else has already raised some from spores it would be interesting to compare notes ; as a fact gen- erally plants raised by spores from N. Piersonii turn out to be common Boston f«» Beaute Poitevine. 3K ft 2 25 20 00 CHm. Henderson. 4 It 2 00 17 50 Crinuon Bedder. 3 ft 3 00 27 60 J. D. Eitele. .5 ft 2 25 20 00 Explorateur Crampbell. 5% ft. . 2 00 17 60 PINK CANNAS L. Patry. tii ft 2 00 17 50 Martha Washington. 3>4 ft. . . . 2 00 17 50 Mile. Berat. 4>4 ft 2 25 20 00 Paul Marquant. i% it 1 75 16 00 ORANGE CANNAS Admiral Avellan. 4^ ft. . . . 1 75 15 00 J. D. Cabos. 4;^ ft 2 00 17 50 President Cleveland. 4 It. . . 3 00 27 50 Secretary Chabanne. 4 ft. ... 2 00 17 50 COLD EDCED CANNAS Mad. Croiy. 3>S ft 2 75 25 00 SouT. de A. Crozy. 4 ft 2 76 25 00 YELLOW CANNAS Buttercup. 3H ft 5 60 50 OC Comte de Bouchard. 4}^ ft. . . 2 75 25 00 Florence Vaughan. 5 tt 2 00 17 60 L. E. Bailey. 4>4 ft 2 00 17 60 WHITE CANNAS Alsace. 3H ft 2 00 17 60 Peachblow. 3 ft 1 75 15 00 BRONZE CANNAS Black Beauty. 5 ft 6 00 50 00 David Harum. 3)f! ft 3 25 30 00 Grand Rouge. 8 ft 1 75 15 00 Musafolia. 8 ft 2 75 25 00 Robusta, 6 to 8 ft 1 75 15 00 ORCHID CANNAS Allemannia. 4 to 5 ft 2 25 18 00 Austria. 5 ft 1 75 15 00 Italia. 4H ft 2 25 1« 00 Kronus. 5 ft 2 75 25 00 King Humbert. 4 ft. . . .12 $2, 15 00 Full descriptions of above and fifty other varieties of Cannas mailed free. ELEPHANT EARS ( Caladlum Esculentum) All sound and with eyes. 6 — 8 Inches in Circumference . 1 50 10 00 8 — 10 " " " .. 3 50 30 00 10 — 12 " " " .. 5 50 50 00 12 "and up " .. 10 00 90 00 ARTHUR T.BODOINGTON 342 W. 14th St., New York In wrlllug advertisers, mention Horticulture Comet Totnaio Those who force tomatoes should giTe " Comet " a trial. This variety has been the talk of gardeners around Boston the past season. Those who have seen it growing de- clare there's nothing to compare vilb it. Seed, $5.00 per oz. Trade packet $1.00. WILLIAM SIM, Cliftondale, Mass. CAULIFLOWER s^ A B B A C E ^D HJALMAR HARTMANN & CO., 12 Stormgade, COPENHAGEN, DENMARK. LA NTS STAKES S44 HORTICULTURE March, 16, 1907 The New England Nurseries, Inc, ^^^%^s1' ...A Complete Horticultural Establishment... Bedford Nurseries (formerly shady Hiii) |62 Acres Geneva Nurseries, 700 Acres FRUIT and ORNAMENTAL TREES, SHRUBS, ROSES, VINES, etc. The largest collection of HERBACEOUS PERENNIALS in America. Estim^ates on complete lists cheerftilly given. Catalogs Free Address all correspondence to our principal offices, Bedford, Mass. Great Bargains In nursery stock of all kinds. PRIVET — 3 to 4 ft. at $3.50 per loo, $30 00 per 1000. 3 to 4 ft., XX heavy 4.00 " 100, 35.00 " 1000. 4 to 5 ft , extra heavy 5.00 " 100, 40.00 " 1000. 5 to 6 ft., 6.00 " 100, 50,00 " 1000. HYDRANGEAS— 2 to 3 ft. at $7.00 per 100. 3 to 4 fi. at 10.00 per 100. 3 to 4 ft. XXX at $12 00 per 100. CARYOPTERIS MAST ACANTHUS, field grown, at $6.00 per 100. STEPHANANDRA FLEXUOSA,— 18 to 24 in. at $7.00 per 100; 2 to 2J4 ft. at $8.00 per 100. SPIREA VAN HOUTTEI— 3 to 4 ft. at $8.00 per too. VIBURNUn PLICATUM — 2 to 3 ft. at $12.00 per 100; 3 to 4 ft. at $15.00 per 100. 70,000 AZALEA AHOENA— Special prices on ap- plication. HONEYSLICKLES-2 yr. old, in large quantities at $ 0.00 per 1000 600,000 HERBACEOUS PLANTS. PINK P/EONIAS in hrge clumps at $10.00 per 100. 30,000 CREEPING ROSES at low prices given on application. THE ELIZABETH NURSERY CO. ELIZABETH, N. J. GRAFTED ROSES We offer this year the following assort- ment: Bride, Bridesmaid. Bon Silene, Etoile de France, Franz Deegan, Golden Gate, Ivory, Gen. HcArthur, Kate Houlton, Kaiserin Au- gusta Victoria, Killarney, La Detroit, Liberty, Mme. Abel Chatenav, rime. Caroline Testout, Mme. Hoste, /Irs. Pierpont Morgan, Haman Cochet, Harechal Niel, Perle Des Jardins, Papa Gontier, Richmond, Rosalind Orr Eng- lish, Souv. Du President Carnot, Souvenir De Wootton, Tom Field, Uncle John, Wellesley. The above grafted from 2 1-4 iDch pots $15.00 per 100; $120.00 per 1.000 for A No. 1 slock; nothing else will be sent out. On their own roots, from 2 1-2 inch pots, re- potted from 2 inch, $6.00 per 100; $50.00 per 1,000. AMERICAN BEAUTY On own roots, from 2 1-2 Inch pots, $8.00 per 100; $75.00 per 1,000; 3 Inch pots, $12.00 per 100; $100.00 per 1,000; April, May and .Tunc delivery. OUR GUARANrEE GOES WITH EVERY PLANT A.N,PIERSON,Gromwell,Coiin. GRAFTED ROSES ON DICKSON'S IRISH MANETTI We are now booking orders for March delivery. KAISERIN, BRIDE, BRIDESMAID, KILLAR- NEY & RICHMOND; $120 per thousand Order Now. ROBERT SCOTT & SON SHARON HILL, DEL. CO., PA. ROSES ON THEIR OWN ROOTS OUR GREAT SPECIALTY z'z inch, 4 inch and 5 inch plants — of Te3S, H. TeaS, and H. P. Roses in great variety HARDY CLIMBERS Phila. Rambler, Crimson Rambler, Dorothy Per- kins, Farquhar, Lady Cay etc., we have in Dormant plants — from i to 3 years old NEW CANNAS Wm. Saunders \ New York ' 50 cts. each, $5 per doz,, $35 per 100 Ottawa \ .Send for our Illustrated Catalogue and Trade List THE CONARD & JONES CO. West Grove, Pa, John Waterer & Sons, kd^ AMERICAN NURSERY BAGSHOT, ENGLAND have the finest s«ock of recognized Hardy Rhododendrons, Azaleas, An- dromedas, high class Evergreens and specimen Conifers. Ask for special list of plants grown for the American trade. John Waterer & Sons are the great exhibitors Of Rhododendrons ir London. ROSES American Beauty, Clothilde Soupert, Gloire de Dijon, Kaiserin Augusta Victoria, La France, Mad. Caroline Tes- tout, Frau Karl Druschki, Crimson Rambler, Baby Rambler, STRONG DORMMNT PLANTS Dorothy Perkins, etc., etc., SUITABLE FOR FORCING. Immediate Delivery. Prices Right. General Catalog and Price Lists ready. BAY STATE NURSERIES, North Abington, Mass. SPECIMEN NURSERY STOCK Deciduous Trees and Shrubs. Everffreens. Rhododendrons, Azaleas, over one hundred (100) acres of the choicest varieties. SEND FOR PRICE LIST COTTACE GARDENS CO. Queens, Lone Island, - New York The F. E. Conine Nursery Go. Established 12 Years. When you do not know where to get what jou want Send to us. We can flU most auy kiud of au order In our line. RETAIL ONLY. March 16, 1907 HORTICtJLTURE 345 I oo I oo 1 50 2 50 I 00 DREER'S SELECT DAHLIAS VARIETIES SPECIALLY SUITED FOR CUT FLOWERS Strone dormant Held roots, grown at our own Nurseries where every precaution has been taken in the handling, and our customers may depend on receiving stock absolutely irue to name Per doz. Per loo A. D. liivoni, (Quilled). Pink $i oo $800 Aegir, (Cactus). Warm cardinal red 1 00 Admiral Dewey (Decorative). Rich French Purple 100 Auut Cliloe, (Cactu.s). Rich black maroon - - i 00 Baron Schroedtr, (Decorative). Purple with bluish shadings i 00 Catherine Duer, (Decorative). The favorite New- port red Clifford W. Kruton, (Decorative). Bright yellow Countess of Lonsdale, (Cactus). Pleasing salmon Eva, (C ictus). Medium sized, pure white Earl of Pembroke. (CaouO. R ch plum color Fire-rain, (Decorative). New brilliant red 3 00 Florwdora. (Cactus) Blood red 2 50 Florence N, Stredwick, (Cactus). A grand white 2 50 Flora, (Cactus). The ideal white 4 00 Frute, (Cactus). Soft rose pink, passing to cream center 2 50 Gigantea, (Giant) An immense creamy white 250 Gorelinde, (Cactus) Finest yellow • • 2 50 Grand Duke Alexis, (Qunteo) Standard ivory white i 50 Hohenzollern, (Cactus). Bronzy orange » 00 Keyne's White, (Cactus). Free flowering white i 00 Krieiuhilde, (Cactus). Soft pink 15° Iiyndhiir8t,( Decorative). Brilliant red i 00 I.eoial OHII^JET'O.^ iix exL£kc± floral tints i 3 It is not the cheapest but the best ever offered to the florist trade. Splendid Easter Baskets and A 5 Jardinieres are now in stock. Send for latest illustrated catalogue. I J H. BAYERSDORFER & CO., 1129 Arch St., Philadelphia, Pa. J JOHN BREITMEYER'S —SONS— Cor. Miami and Qratiot Aves. DETROIT, MICH. Artistic Designs . . . Higli Grade Gut Blooms We cover all Michigan points and good sections of Ohio, Indiana and Canada EASTER GIFTS Delivered on Order by Telegraph or otherwise in New Yoric or Brooklyn. WM. H. DONOHOE, 2 West 29th St., New York 5end orders for flowers for delivery in BOSTON and all NEW ENGLAND POINTS to THOS. F. CALVIN 124 Tremont St., Boston The Park Floral Co. J. A. VALENTINE Pres. DENVER, COLORADO Theodore IVIilier FLORIST Long Distance Phonu: Bell, Forest 5B; KInloch, Delmar 4832 Delmar Boul. ST. LOUIS, MO. lACOBlcHUi^r^SS^ni^ Hilt FlnWprC °f best quality in season uui I luncu deliveied promptly to anv address. Write, Telegraph or Telephone. Cumberland and Home Phones 223 and 984. NOW! Last chance to get your advertisement in the EASTER NUMBER. We go to press on March 21. "No season now for calm, familiar talk." HURRY UP! BOSTON FLORIST LETTER CO. I Plrkflcfc Manufacturers of FL0RI5T5' LETTERS I 1 1 V-ll 1^ LO Out of Town ThiB wooden box nicely etained and varnished, 18x30x19. made in two sec- tions» one for each size letter, given away with first order of 500 letters Block Letters, i% or 2 inch size per 100, $2. Script Letters, 3. Fastener with each letter or word. Used by leading florists everywhere and for sale by all wholesale florists and supply dealers N. r. McCARTnV, Manager 66 Pearl Street. BOSTON, MASS. P.J. HAUSWIRTH Temporarily Located ■at- 13 Congress Street CHICAGO AUDITORIUM ANNEX Tel. Harrison 585 SAMUEL MURRATf Florist Coates House Conservatory lOir BROADWAY, KANSAS CITY, MO Both 'Phones 2670 Mafn FRED C. WEBER FLORIST OLIVE STREET ST. LOUIS, iuOi Established i873 Lone Distance Fbone Bell Lladell 676 WILLIAM L.ROCK Flower Co. KANSAS CITY, - MO. will carefully execute orders for Kansas City and any town in Missouri or Kansas. E> "^ I^ E> S Flowers or Design Work DELIVERED IN ALBANY AND VICINITY ON TELEGRAPHIC ORDER. 11 NORTH PEARL ST., ALBANY, N.Y. Taking orders for delivery In New York City or Vicinity can have them filled in best manner and specially delivered by .... . Thomas Young, Jr. 41 W. 28th Street, New York ALEX. MeCONNELL 571 Fifth Ave., Ifew York City Telegraphic orders forwarded to any part of the United States, Canada, and an principal cities of Enrope. Ordan transferred or entrusted by the trade to our selection for dellrery on ateam- sblps or elsewhere recelr* apeclal attention. Telephone Calls, 340 and 341 38th St. Cable Address, ALEXCORAELL YOUNG & NUGENT 42 West 28 St., NEW YORK "FLOWERS BY TELEGRAPH" WASHINGTON, D. C. GUDC BROSCO rtORiSTS 1214 F 9T,NW WASUJ N (jTON. 0 C QUDE'S Qeo. H. Cooke FLORIST Connecticut Avenue and L Street WASHINQTON. D. C. William J. Smyth FLORIST Cor. MlcMgran Ave. and 3 1 st St., CHICAGO We ship to all points in Illinois and Iowa. Phones: Douglas 744, Douglas 523, Douglas 740 S48 HORTICULTURE March 16, 1907 Myyy^ymitiym0t0ytiyy*tyyyy»myt*iywy»0yny»n0yw Easter Plants A COMPLETE LINE FOR THE HOLIDAYS Send for Price List LEO NIESSEN GO. TIS^^ 1209 Arch St., PHILA. store open from 7 A. M. to 8 P. M. I II irQ Quantity LbI^IEbW andQuality The finest in the ntarliet $I5.00 per lOO WHOLESALE FLORIST ALFRED M. CAMPBELL, 1510 Sansom St., PHILADELPHIA 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 i AMERICAN BEAUTY and all other Roses LILY OF THE VALLEY CARNATIONS WELCH BROS. 226 Devonshire St , BOSTON, MASS. '«v<«««'«w<«ww<< <«'«<«<•<•«'««< <•«<««' Green or Bronze CALAX $1.00 per 1000; $7.50 per 10,000 Case W. E. McRISSICK Wholesale Florist 1221 Filbert St., PHILADELPHIA BUY YOUR FLORIST SUPPLIES OF J. STERN & CO. now 125 N.IOtll, above Arch St., PHILADELPHIA, PA. FANCY WHITE LILAC Beauties. Carnations. Violets Superb Illustrated Supply Catalogue just out. Send for one. 19-21 Randolph St. CHICAGO. A. L. RANDALL CO., DAILY CONSIGNMENTS From 40 to 60 Growers We can Care for your cutflower wants to advantage. E. F. WINTERSON CO. 4S-47-49 WAIASH AVE., CHICAGO ROBERT J. DYSART, Public Jtccountant and Jtuditor Simple methods of correct accounting especially adapted for florists' use. Books Balanced and Adjusted Merchants Bank Building 28 STATE ST., BOSTON Telephone, Main st , < / \ f CUT nOWER BOXES EDWARDS FOLDING BOX CO MANUFACTURERS PHILADELPHIA, PA. 4^ >> V EVERYTHING SEASONABLE IN J I CUT FLOWERS • EDWARD REID. CHAS. W. McKELUR 51 WABASH AVE., CHICAGO Western Headquarters for Choice Orchids Valley Violets and all Cut Flowers i Wholesale Florist 1526 Ranstead Stect, PHILADELPHIA Stor. CloMi 8 ?. M. PETER REINBERG WHOLESALE CUT FLOWERS 51 Wabash Av., Chicago, lU. In writlBc kdrertleen, aeHtlsB Hortlcaltar* WHOLESALE FLOWER MARKETS TRADE PRICE5— Per 100— TO DEALERS ONLY CHICAGO March 7 ST. LOUIS PHILA. March is BOSTOir March 14 ROSBS Am. Beauty, Fan. &Sp " Extra No. 1 " Lower grades Bnde, 'Maid, Golden Gate, F.&S.. *' " " " Extra. . " " " No. I &iw.gr. Liberty, Richmond, Fan. & Sp. ... " " Lowergrades. Chatenay, Morgan, Fan. & Sp ** *' Lower grad''s Killarney , Wellesley, Fan. & Sp. . . " " Lower grades CARNATIONS Faocy and Novelties Ordinary 35-00 25.00 15.00 6.00 8.00 6.00 4.00 10.00 6.00 10.00 6.00 10.00 6.00 MISCELLANEOUS Violets, Double " Single Cattleyas Paper Wh. Nar.. Rom. Hy., Frecsia Tulips, Daffodils Lilies Lily of the Valley Gardenias Mignonette L lacs ( 100 bunches) Adiantum Smilax Asparagus Plumosus, strings. " " & Sprcn. (too bchs.) 1.50 to 40 00 3.00 2.00 10,00 3.00 40.00 4.00 1. 00 12.00 25,00 25.00 40.0c 30.00 30.00 10.00 t2.00 8,00 6.00 12.00 8.00 12.00 8.00 12.00 8.00 3.00 2.00 .50 .50 50.00 5.00 15.00 4.00 50.00 8.00 1.50 15.00 50.00 50.00 60.00 40.00 25.00 20 00 t2.00 10.00 5.0a 25.00 13. 00 15-00 6.00 15.00 8.00 4.00 to 2.00 to ■75 .40 3.00 4.00 2.0a 3.00 75.00 50.00 35.00 25.00 15.00 12.00 6.00 30.00 15.00 20.0c lO.OO 20.C0 10.00 5.00 3.00 I. 00 .50 75.00 4.00 5 00 2.00 50.00 I. CO 20.00 50.00 50.00 35.00 25.00 12. 00 6.00 6.00 5 00 1. 00 10. oo 6.00 10.00 4. CO 8.00 4.00 3.00 x.oo •»5 .25 35.00 1.50 1.00 50." 30-« 35.C 4.00 0.00 2.00 35.00 4.00 1. 00 75.00 50.00 1.50 1.00 tl.OO 75.00 75.00 35. 3.00 1.50 to .50 to ,>,c to 50,0* to 2 00 to 3.0* to lO.O* to 4.e« to 35.00 to s.o« to loo.oa to i.5« to i6.o« to 50.o« to 30. o« POEHLMANN BROS. GO. ! The Florists' Supply House Grow and Ship the Finest .X II .., n y. n n AMERICAN BEAUTIES can fUIlnrry oraers Telephone or Telefraph in the World. | H. B A Y ERSDOR F E R & CO. 35-37 Randolph St., - CHICAGO, ILL ' 11 29 Arch St:, Philadelphia TO BUYERS Patronize our Advertisers, thev will treat you ri^ht March 16, 1907 HORTICULTURE, 349 Cut Flower Market Reports The market remains as BOSTON yet very quiet with an abundance of stock with the exception ot American Beauties. Roses in the smaller grades are selling plentifully while carnations still remain a drug in the market. Easter lilies are beginning to come in and the stock is in fine condition. Sweet peas and bulb- ous stock can be found in large quanti- ses with but little demand. Warmer weather and BUFFALO more stock was on the program the past week. It has been a matter of the whole- saler carrying all the stock and the retailer buying only what is needed. A very quiet week was again witnessed with no flurries in the market, the coolers being packed to over-flowins- An abundance of stock is carried along for days until something gives away and the bargain signs are seen. Roses have been very abundant and the qual- ity has not been equaled for some time. Bridesmaids have been rich in color, excellent stem and foliage; Brides, Killarneys, Brunners, Chatenay and others in fine form. 'The outlook for Easter is very encouraging for a good crop. Harrisii and callas are coming in more plentifully daily, with demand very light. Carnations are a glut ai times and hard to move at very low prices, the quality being excellent. White Lawson has never been better and is a ready seller while Enchantress is good in flower but too weak. Bulbous stock is still too abundant. Sweet peas, mignonette and violets are in good supply, demand light. A few spring openings consumed a portion of greens which have been somewhat scarce in this vicinity, especially smilax. Everything in the cut CINCINNATI flower line is plentiful. In fact on some days the supply borders on a glut, but thus far we have escaped any serious over supply. Carnations especially are in full crop. Indications are that the present crop will not hold out till Easter and that this popular flower will be scarce then. Roses are in good shape and if the weather is favorable there will be enough to meet the de- mand. Bulbous stocK continues to move fairly well considering the amount of other flowers on the market. Everything in the line of green goods is scarce except green dye for carna- tions. It is surprising how many or- iginators there are for this wonderful coloring matter. They should direct their inventive genius toward fern leaves; just now, there would be more money in it. Trade keeps along in COLUMBUS good volume, although prices have of course softened very much. Carnation prices went to pieces all at once. Of course we expect the "before Easter glut," but are getting through it in good shape. It will not be long before growers will begin to hold stock back tor the great festival of our year. Every dealer is making extensive prepa- rations for it, and already many or- ders have been booked. There is no question about there being a splendid Easter business just =:- = ahead, and at this writing it looks like "high rates." Trade has picked up con- DETROIT siderably and growers by keeping their carnations cool have caused the local glut to dis- appear. Roses are still on the scare? list. Violets and bulbous stock are plentiful. Easter outlook in the plant line is bright but cut flowers will bo very short with the possible exception of tulips, hyacinths and daffodils. Lilies promise to be scarce. Lent is here in full INDIANAPOLIS force. There is nothing of impor- tance doing in a social way, and as a result business is quiet. Fancy Beau- ties are still few and far between, while teas are in fine quality and good supply. A large amount of bulbous stock i= on the market, and can be had at reasonable prices. Lily of the val- ley is plentiful, but moves slowly. Quantities of extra fine sweet peas are to be had, also white lilac, both of which sell well. Easter lilies are not very plentiful, and the growers report no surplus in stock. There is a notable scarcity of greens of, all kinds. The demand for potted plants holds up well and the assortment is good. Market featureless PHILADELPHIA here the past week and almost as re- ported last week. Roses of all kinds are plentiful and good with the excep- tion of American Beauty. That item Is still scarce and of poor quality. Car- nations are abundant and excellent and go at moderate figures. Lily of the valley is in fair shape as to quality but goes a bit slow. Violets are mov- ing nicely although very plentiful. Orchids scarce. There is a little more life to the sweet pea market and sup- plies have shortened a little. Bulbous flowers of all kinds very plentiful and ahead of demand. The market is very NEW YORK much depressed, re- ceipts of roses are heavier, with lower quotations. The carnation shippers are controlling their Have YOU TRIED the New "MARKET" Things are humming once more in the vicinity of 13th and Filbert Sts. Messrs. Berger Bros, are now comfortably established in their new quarters, number 1305 Visi- and doing the biggest business in their history, tors welcome. Their motto : "Good service and a square deal all round." BERGER BROS., Wholesale Florists 1305 Filbert Street, PHILADELPHIA cut in anticipation, likely, of advanc- ing prices as Easter approaches. The supply of all varieties of flowers is more "than ample to meet present de- mands. But little can be WASHINGTON said in praise of the market. The stagnation of a week ago remains un- broken. There is an overabundance on everything especially azaleas, Holland bulbs and violets, though the latter constitute the principal drug in the market. Arbutus is seen occasionally, but of poor quality and very limited quantity. PERSONAL. C. W. Ward of Queens, N. Y., sailed for Bermuda on March 9. Henry Collins of Boston takes a po- sition on the B. P. Cheney estate, April 1. Visitors in Boston: Mr. Stearns, rep- resenting J. W. Sefton Mfg. Co., Chi- cago, 111. Peter Veraecker of Media, Pa., was thrown from a trolley car on March 2, and badly injured about the head. Thomas Vincent. Md., is again able to ness, after an illness months. White Marsh, attend to busi- covering many Gus Obermeyer, Parkersburg, W. Va., is recovering from a six weeks' illness of typhoid, and is again attend- ing to business. Visitors in Columbus, O. : N. .1. Wietor, of Wietor Bros., Chicago, who returns with Wm. Graff of this city from a three weeks' Chicago trip. A new store has opened corner Wabash and Aiams streets, Chicago. in which Frank Williams is said to be interested. FSOUTHERN WILD SMILAX E. L BEaVEN. Evergreen, AlaJ We are booking orders now Tor future delivery for Fancy Greens and Beaven's Fadeless Sheet Moss. Wflta for Samplem. 350 HORTICULTURE March 16, 1907 JOHN YOUNG WHOLESALE FLORIST Fme«t American Beauties and Carnations 5 1 West 28 St. - NEW YORK FORD BROTHERS «« West 28tli Street, NEW YORK f A Full Line of All CUT FLOWERS Telephone. 3870 or 3871 Uadison Sanare Charles Millang so West 29th St., New York ciiy Gut Flowers on Commission A Reliable Place to Consign to or urd^r from Telephone; 3860-3871 Madison Square aXyoung&co. WHOLESALE FLORISTS 54 West 28th St., NEW YORK Telephone 3559 Madison Square Consignments of choice cut flowers solicited. Prompt payments. Give us a trial. JOHN 1. RAYNOR Wholesale Commission Florist ^^^JilllsT^i^BlV A full line of Choice Cut Flower stock for all purposes. Comprises eiery variety grown for New York market, at current prices TEL. 1998 MADISON SQUARE 49 W. 28 St., New York City Walter F. Sheridan Wholesale Commission Dealer in CHOICE CUT FLOWERS 39 West 28th Strtet, New York Telephone: 3532-3533 Hadlson Square HEADQUARTERS FOR NOVELTIES ORCHIDS A SPEGIALtY THK HIGHEST GRADE or VALLEY ALWAYS ON HAND GARDENIAS, DAISIES, ROSES AND CARNATIONS JAMES McMANUS,7sY«.d!8a.42 W. 28th St.. New York Wholesale Commission Florist CHOICE CUT FLOWERS 57 West 28th St. Spscisd Attention to Shipping Orders New York. Telephones: ssoo, atoi, Madison Square Write for Current Prices WHOLESALE COMMISSION FLORIST Open 6 a. m. Dally J. K. ALLEN Long Established and Well Recommended 106 W. 28 St.^ NEW YORK TELEPHONE 167 MADISON SQ. NEW YORK QUOTATIONS PER 100-TO DEALERS ONLY Ro«es Am. Beauty, fan and sp " extra No. I " Lower grades Bride, 'Maid, Goldeo Gate, fan & sp " *' " " Extra. , . " " No. I & Iw. gr. Liberty, Richmond, fancy & special " " lower grades . . Chatenay, Morgan, fancy and spec. " lower grades . . Killamey, Wellesley, fan. and spec. " lowergrades. Carnations, Fancy and Novelties.. Last Half of Week encHne March 9 1907 40.00 to 75.00 25.00 to 35 00 15.00 to 20.00 2.00 to 8.00 8.00 to 10.00 6.00 to 8.00 3. CO to 5.00 20.00 to 30.00 ^.00 to 12.00 8.00 to 10.00 3 00 to 5. CO 10.00 to 12.00 3.00 to 6.00 2.00 to 4.00 First Half of Week beginning Mar. 11 1907 40.00 to 25.00 to 15.00 to t.oo to 6.00 to 4.00 to 2.00 to 15.00 to ^.00 to 6.00 to 2.00 to 8.00 to 2.00 to 2. 00 to 60.00 35.00 20.00 8.00 10.00 5.00 4.00 25.00 10,00 10.00 4.00 12. 00 6,00 5.00 Carnations, Ordinary Violets, double " single Cattlevas Pap. Wh. Nar.. Rom. Hy., Freesia Tu ips, Daffodils Lilies Lily of the Valley Gardenias riiarnonette Lilacs (100 bunches) Adlantum Smllax Asparagus Plumosus, strings... " " & Spren. (loobchs.) Last Half of Week ending March 9 1907 I .00 to .20 to .15 tu 25.00 to I . 00 to .50 to 10 00 to I. 00 to 10.00 to 2.00 to to . .50 to 15.00 to 25.00 to 15.00 to 3.00 ■50 •35 50.0c 9.00 3.00 12.00 3.00 30.00 8.00 1. 00 25. o< 35-oc 30.00 First Half of Wealt beginning Mar. 11 1907 i.oo to .30 to .90 to 25,00 to 1.00 to .50 to 10.00 to I.oo to 10.00 to 1.00 to »-50 ■50 -35 50.00 3. 00 2.00 12.00 3.00 a^.oo 8.00 ■ SO 12.00 20.00 15.00 to . to I.oo zo.oo 35.00 25.00 ORCHIDS AT ALL SEASONS WM. STUART ALLEN GO. Commission Merchants in Cut Flowers 53 WEST 28TH STREET, NEW YORK Telephone 356 Madison Square Edward C. Horan Wholesale Florist 55 WEST 28th ST. •m. \*^ MirfiMi s* New York TRAENDLY A S CHENG K WHOLESALE FLORISTS Furnish best stock at fair prices all the year round Send for qnatatlons on fall orderi Tel. 798.799 Madison Sq. 44 WBSt 28th Stfeet, NCW YOfk CIt) Alexander J. Guttman THE WHOLESALE FLORIST OF NEW YORK 43 WEST 28tH STREET PHONES. 1004 — 16(>5 MADI.SON .SQUARE ENOUGH SAID In writing to Advertisers kindly mention Horticulture March 16, 1907 H O R T I C U U T U R E 851 EXTRa FINE FANCY and DAGGER FERNS $2.00 per looo DISCOUNT ON LARGER OROERS GREEN and BRONZE GALAX, $1 .25 per 1000, LEUCOTHOE SPRAYS, $1 .00 per 100, $r.50 per 1000 $7.50 Case of 10,000 Let us have your standinK order for Rem. BOXWOOD 20c lb., 50 lbs. $8.50 yfWlxolcsakle Florists 38-40 BROADWAY, . . DETROIT, MICH. Formerly Uluoi Avenae Send for Our Weekly Price List on Cut Flowers Michigan Cat Flower Excliaiige Incorporated The Reliable Commission House Richmond Roses and Rich Flowers of all varieties JOS. S. FENRICH now. 28th Street, New York Tel. 334-325 Madison Square Establlsbed 1891 BUY FROM a/i ■-« ALFRED H. LANGJAHR All Choice Cut Flowers in Season 55 West 28th St., New York ^Telephone 3924 Madison Square. J. B. Murdoch & Go. Wholesale Florists FLORISTS' SUPPLIES 545 Liberty St., PITTSBURG, PA. Long Distance Phone 1435 Court. REED (SL KELLER 122 West 2Sth St.. New York Florists^ Supplies Wc manufacture all our Metal Designs, Baskets.Wire Work &NoYelties and are dealers in Glassware Decorative Greens and Florists' Requisites. PLANTS, PALMS and FERNS can be furnished at any time and in any quantity by CHAS. W. EBERMAN 53 West 30th St. - NEW YORK Wholeaalo Daaler NEWS NOTES. John Pehrson has started in busi- ness at 25 East 43d street, Chicago. .John K. Duer has opened a flower and plant shop at 644 Madison avenue, New York. D'AIcorn & Sons, Portsmouth. Va., have opened a retail store at 412 Craw- ford street. The new store of Siebrecht & Son, Broadway and Both street. New York, is very attractive in its appointments. It is stated that the Woodland Park Floral Co. has been forced to move from Seattle, Wash., to PuyalUip, be- cause of lack of Cedar river water. Joseph Fuller of Leominster, Mass., has purchased the Stone estate on which are two large greenhouses which will speedily be utilized for his growing business. Max Schnoor, Aqueduct, N. Y., has been missing from home since Feb- ruary 28. He is described as 5 feet 8 inches tall, dark complexion, hair and moustache, blue eyes. Best Flowers in the Boston Market N. F. MCCARTHY & CO. 84 HAWLEY STREET BOSTON, MASS. SEND FOR PRICES Headquarters in Western New York FOR ROSES, CARNATIONS And all kinds of Seasonable Flowers WM. F. KASTING Wholesale Commission Florist, also Dealer In Florists' Supplies and Wire Designs. 383-87 ELLICOTT ST. BUFFALO, N. Y. Give us ft trial. We cao please you. NEW CROP BRONZE AND GREEN GALAX $1.00 per 10011. Case of in.oix), t7.5ij. Write for prices on case lots WE HAVE VERY FINE CUT BOX WOOD. DA.GGER AND FANCY FERNS. $2.00 per 1000. Best Southern Smtlax, $3^50 and $7 per case. Headquarters for all FLORISTS' SUPPUES. Wire Dciigni, Cut Wire, Letters, Immortelles, Cycas Leaves, Wheat Sheaves, Ribbons, Corrugated floxes, etc LAUREL FESTOONING, 5c. and 6c. per yard. HENRY Nl. ROBINSON & CO., 15 Province St., 9 Chapman PI., Boston, Mass. I^. D. Telephone, Main, a6i7-=6i8. WHOLESALE FLOWER MARKETS.- , & S. ROSES Am, Beauty, Fan. and Sp. • . . . " Extra No.i " Lower grades... Bride, 'Maid, Golden Gate, F. " " " " Extra " " " No. i&lw.gr. Liberty, Richmond, Fan. & Sp. ... " ' Lower grades. Chatcnay, Morgan, Fan. & Sp " " Lower gr;4des- KilUmey, Wellesley, Fan. & Sp... " " Lower grades CARNATIONS Fancy and Novelties Ordinary MISCELLANEOUS Violets, Double ' Single Cattleyas Paper Wh Nar., Rom. Hy., Freesia Tulips, Daffodils Lilies Lily of the Valley Gardenias Mienonettc Lilacs (too bunches) Adi^ntum Smilax Asparagus Plumosus, strings '* " & Spren. (loo bchs.) Peas CINCINNATI March la 40.00 30.00 20.00 8.00 8.00 6.00 4.00 8 00 4.00 8.00 4.00 3.00 1.50 •35 ■35 50.00 35.CO 35 00 10.00 10.00 8 00 5.00 10.00 6.00 10 00 6.00 5.00 2. 00 3.00 JO. 00 3.00 3.00 4.00 12.50 4 00 12.50 40.00 DETROIT March II 50 00 20.00 12.00 8.00 10.00 6.00 4.00 10.00 5.00 10.00 6.00 10.00 6.00 3.00 1.50 •75 -50 50.00 2.00 3.00 15.00 2.00 6.00 1. 00 15 00 50.00 30.00 75.00 40 00 15.00 1 2. 00 15.00 8.00 6.00 15 00 8.00 15.00 8.00 15.00 8.00 4.50 2.50 3,00 4.0c 18.00 4.50 to 8.00 to to 1.50 to 18.00 to 60.00 to to PER 100. TO DEALERS ONLY. PITTSBURG BUFFALO March 13 March la 50.00 25. DO ao.oo 3.00 6.00 TO 00 5.00 10.00 5.00 75.00 45.00 25.00 5.00 10 00 8.00 B.oo 15. oc 10.00 12. 00 10.00 40.00 tc 2r,00 tC 8 00 to 3 00 to 3.00 to 1.50 to .40 .20 a. 00 2. 00 5.00 3.00 25.00 2.00 .50 15.00 40.00 25.00 .60 3-50 2.00 ■75 .50 3.C0 3.00 15.00 4 00 35-ao 5.00 1.50 30. oc 60 00 30.00 1. 00 10.00 6.00 to 6.00 to 6.00 to 8.00 to 3.00 to 50.00 30.00 12.00 5.00 15.00 13.00 8.0c 15. oc 12 00 12.00 10.00 12.00 6.00 4.00 2.00 .50 ■IS 2.00 3 00 15 00 2.00 3.00 50.00 1. 00 15.00 25.00 20.00 to 3.00 to to 1*8.00 to 4.00 to to 6.00 to 100.00 to I. CO to 20 00 to 50.00 to to 50.00 WINSOR CARNATION BLOOMS Grovtrn by tKe F. R. Pierson Company SOLD EXCLUSIVELY BY NEW YORK CUT FLOWER CO. 55-57 WEST 26 STREET, NEW YORK J. A. MILLANG, Manager GEO. A. SUTHERLAND CO. CUT FLOWERS Florists' Supplies and Letters 34 HAWLEY STREET • BOSTON In ordering goods please add "I saw it in HORTICULTURE." The KERVAN 80. 20 WEST 27th ST., N. Y. WHOLESALE DEALERS Fresh cut Palmetto & Cycas Palm Leaves, Galax, Leu cothce. Ferns and Mosses. All Decorating Evergre* . 852 HORTlo^lTURE March 16, 1907 Buyer's Directory and Ready Reference Guide Advertisements under this head, one cent a word. Initials count as words. Regular advertisers in this issue are also listed under this classification without charge. Reference to List of Ad- vertisers will indicate the respective pages. Buyers failing to find what they want in this list will confer a favor by writing us and we will try to put them In communication with reliable dealers. ACCOUNTANT B. J. Dysart, 28 State St:. Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. ACHYRANTHES. Acbyranthes, yellow, mottled red, 2 1-2 In.. 3c. Hammerschmidt & Clark, Medina, Ohio. ADIANTUMS Adlantum Hvhridura, fine young plants, 15 for $1, mailed; $5 per 100. Originator's stock. Certificate of Merit S. A. F., '05. A. Ley & Bro., Langdon, D. C. AGBICUIiTTTRAL IMFLEMENTS Ihos. J. Grey & Co., 32 S. Market St., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. Joseph Breck & Sons, .51 and 52 N. Market St.. Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. AMPELOPSIS. .5,000 Ampelopsis Veitchii, pot grown. Dormant, long Tops, $4-00 per 100, and clean seed $1..50 per lb. Cash. Benj. Con- nell. Florist. West Grove. Pa. AQUATIC PLANTS Edward S. Schmidt, 712 12th St., N. W., Washington, D. C. ABAUCARIAS Godfrey Aschmann, 1012 Ontario St., Philadelphia. For page see List of Advertisers. A. Leuthy & Co., Rosllndale, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. ARTIFICIAL CARNATION CALYX Maxfield & Dimond, Warren, R. I. P. O. Box 304-D. For page see List of Advertisers. ASPARAGUS Albert M. Herr, Lancaster, Fa. Asparagus Rohustns. For page see List of Advertisers. Asparagus Sprengeri, 2 In., $2.25 per 100. Hammerschmidt & Clark, Medina, Ohio. Plumosus. 3-in., $5.00 100; $40.00 lOOO' Christ. Winterlch, Cyclamen Specialist, Defiance, Ohio. Asparagus plumosus nanus and Sprengeri, 2 1-2-in., $2.50 100. Carl Hagenburger, West Mentor, Ohio. Asparagus plumosu.-?, 2iii., $.'!.00; 3-ln.. $6.00; 4-in., $12.00 100. Wlttbold Co., 1657 Buckingham PI.. Chicago. Asparagus Plnmosa. 2^in^~pot^l Fine plants. $2.50 per 100, $20.00 per 1000. Cash with order nv good rc-fereiice. Erie li'loral Co.. Erie, Pa., or Wm. F. Hasting, ^5 Ellicott St.. Buffalo. N. Y. Asparagus Crawshawii. a new. beautiful asparagus. Seedlings, $3.00 per 100; $25.00 1000; transplanted seedlings. .$5.00 100: $40.00 1000. Jas. Crawshaw, 403 Plalnfleld St., Providence, R. I. ASPARAGUS SEED S. S. Pennock-Meehan Co.. Philadelphia. For page see List of Advertisers. ASTERS. Novae-Angliae Asters, strong, S3.00 per 100; .$25.00 per 1000. Ellsworth Brown & Co., Seabrook, N. H. • AZALEAS Peter Henderson & Co., 35 & 37 Cortland St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. A. Schultheis, College PoIntT^^^^ For page see List of Advertisers. .fohn Scheepers & Co., 2-6 Old Slip, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. A. Leuthy & Co., Rosllndale, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. Godfrey Aschmann, Philadelphia. For page see List of Advertisers. "Bobbink & Atkins, Rutherford, NTTf. For page see List of Advertisers. John McKenzIe, No. Cambridge, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. Azaleas, well budded, .50c., 75c.. and $1,011 each. C. Whltton, City Street, Utica, N. Y. BAMBOO CANES R. M. Ward & Co., 12 W. Broadway, N. Y. Seitaro Aral, Yokohama, Japan. BAUR CARNATION CLIP AND PLIERS Baur Floral Co., 18 W. 10th St., Erie, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. BAY TREES. Bay Trees and Boxwood. Ask for cata- logue. Bobbink & Atkins, Rutherford, N. J. BEDDING PLANTS J. E. Felthousen, Schenectady, N. T. For page see List of Advertisers. C. Elsele, 11th and Roy Sts., Phila. Spring Bedding Plants. For page see List of Advertisers. BEGONIAS Begonias, mixed, many varieties. 2 1-4 in., 3c. Hammerschmidt & Clark, Medina, Ohio. BULBS AND TUBERS Joseph Breck & Sons, 47-54 N. Market St., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. J. M. Thornburn & Co.. 33 Barclay St., New York. For page see List A. T. Boddington, 342 For page see List RIckards Bros., 37T;ast For page see List H. F. MlchelI~Co^ For page see List Johnson Seed CoTT 21 f For page see List John Scheepers & Co.. For page see List of Advertisers. W. 14tir^t.. N. Y. of Advertisers. 19th StTNew York, ^f Advertisers. ri'hlladelphla^ j)f_AdvertIser8. "MarkefStTr^Pirila; of Advertisers. 4^6 Old siipr~Nnr. of Advertisers. Bulbs. Cannas. Dahlias, Gladioli, Oxnlls. Madeira and Cinnamon vines. Iris. Peonies. Finest stock. C. Betscher, Canal Dover, Ohio. CALLAS Baby Callas, 3 In., $3.00 per 100. P. A. Baker, Media, Pa. CANNAS A. A. T. Boddington, 342 W. 14th St., N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. CANNAS— Continued. Cannas, Very fine list. Send list of needs. C. Belscher, Canal Dover, Ohio. Cannas, Pennsylvania, $2.00; Niagara, Buttercup, $5.00 per 100. P. A. Baker, Media, Pa. 50,000 Cannas, fine, $10 to $15 per 1000. Best sorts. Write BenJ. Connell, West Grove, Pa. Cannas. Good bulbs, 2 or 3 eyes, Aus- tria, Robusta, Augusta Ferrler, King Ed- ward, Victor Hugo, Morning Star, Paul Marquant, Pennsylvania, Robert Christie, Admiral Courbet, Mile. Berat, Flamingo, Partenope, $2.00 per 100. Started roots from sand after March 1, $2.50 per 100. Est. of David Fisher, Woburn. Mass. Cannas, sound roots, 2 to 3 eyes, true to name: Allemania, Austria. Burbank, Italia, Robusta, Metallica, $1.25 per 100; $10.00 per 1000. Martha Washington, Florence Vaughan, Wm. Boflnger, Chas. Henderson, Sec. Chabanne, $1.50 per 100. America, Black Prins, Mrs. Kathie Gray, Pennsyl- vania, Coronet, $2.00 per 100. Plerson's Premier, Souv. d. A. Crosy. Queen Char- lotte, Egandale, $2.50 per 100; $22. .50 per 1000. Black Beauty, Gladiator, Pres. Mey- ers, new, like King Humbert, $4.00 per 100. All kinds mixed, $1.00 per 100; $7.50 per 1000. Dahlias, leading kinds named, $3 50 per 100. Shellroad Greenhouses, Grange, Baltimore, Md. CARNATIONS The H. Weber & Sons Co., Oakland, Md. Carnation Mabelle. For page see List of Advertisers. Write for prices on only selected bulbs, plants, etc. F. W. O. Sehmltz, Prince Bay. N. Y. The Conard & Jones Co., West Grove, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. S. S. Skldelsky, 824 N. 24th St., Phlla. Rose Pink Enchantress. For page see List of Advertisers^ Chicago Carnation Co., Jollet, IlL For page see List of Advertisers^ The F. R. Plerson Co., Tarrytown-on- Hudson. N. Y. Carnations, Wlnsor. White Enchantress, Helen M. Gould. For page see List of Advertisers. A. 3. Guttman, 43~W. 28th St., New York. John E. Haines, Bethlehem, Pa. Carnation Imperial and Pink Imperial. For page see List of Advertisers. F. Dorner & Sons Co., Lafayette, Ind. For page see List of Advertisers. Guttman & Weber, 43 W. 2Sth St., N. Y. Carnation Victory. For page see List of Advertisers. Peter Fisher. Ellis, Mass. Cottage Gardens Co., Queens, N. Y. Carnation Beacon. For page see List of Advertisers. N. Y. Cut Flower Co., 55-57 W. 2fith St., New York. J. A. Mlllang, Mgr. Carnation Windsor Blooms. For page see List of Advertisers. S. S. Pennock-Meehan Co.. Philadelphia. Harlowarden Greenhouses, Greenport. N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Jchn Barr, South Natick, Mass. R. E. Moir, Brocktoti. Mass. Carnation White Maid. Carnations. Boston Market, rooted cut- tings, $10.00 1000; unrooted, $5.00 1000. Cash. E. D. Kaulback & Son, Maiden, Mass. 35,000 square feet covered by Glass. Send for list of rooted cuttings of new and leading commercial varieties of carna- tions and chr.vsanthemums. Wm. Swayne, Kennett Square, Pa. We can furnlnh several thousand un- rooted cuttings of Fair Maid and Queen Louise for immediate delivery at $6.00 and $5.00 per thousand. Cohanzie Carna- tion Greenhouses, New London, Conn. For List of Advertisers See Page 357 March IS, 1907 HORTICULTURE 353 CARNATIONS— Continued. Healthy rooted carDatlon cuttliiffs Queen Louise, Hill, Gomez, Norway, Boston Mar^ ket, ?9.00 per 1000. Melody, $5.0(3 per 100 Red Lawson. $15 00 per 100. Lawson, Har- lowarden, Mrs. Nelson. $12.50 per 1000, White Cloud unrooted, $4.00 per loOO. Wm Kbmann, Corfu, N. Y. CHRYSANTHEMUMS Eggellng Floral Co., 1653 S. Grand Ave., St. Louis. Mo. For page see List of Adyertlsers. Charles H. Totty, Madison, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. Harlowarden Greenhouses, Greenport, New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Chicago Carnation Co., Jollet, 111. For page see List of Advertisers. Chrysanthemum stock plants. About 1,000 Jeanne Nonin, $l.iX> per doz.; $7.00 per 100. W. F. Kasting, 383 Ellicott St., Buffalo, N. T. Chrysanthemums, Jeanne Nonin, C. Tou- set, Mrs. Briee. Rol d'ltalie. Fred Lemon, Merza. Cobbold, M. Ware, Oct. Sunshine, Beauty of Sussex, $2.00 per 100. Glory Pacific, Kalb. Monrovia, Polly Rose, Al- liance, Mrs. Robinson, J. Shrimpton. Bride, Boonaffon, Halllday, Duckham, Culling- fordil, Mrs. Chamberlain, "Arline, Ermen- ilda, W. Bonnaftnn, Princess, M. Friend, Nellie Pockett, Lincoln, W. Jones. G. Wed- ding, Ben Wells, Yellow Eaton, Engue hard, Mrs. Weeks. Appleton, G. Trophy, Florence Teal, A.i Balfour, Intensity, Mme. Perrln, $1.50 per 100; $12.50 per 1000. Wm. Ehmann, Corfu, N. Y. CINERARIAS. Cinerarias, 5 in., $15.00 per 100. C. Whlt- ton. City Street, Dtica, N. Y. CLEMATIS Clematis Panieulata. Strong field-grown plants. $15.00 per 100; strongest, $30 per 100. Quotations on larger quantities. Est. David Fisher, Woburn, Mass. CONIFERS John Waterer & Sons, Ltd., American Nursery, Bagshot, Eng. For page see List of Advertisers. Evergreens and Conifers. Ask for cata- logue. Bobbink & Atkins, Rutherford, N. J. CUT FLOWER BOXES. Folding cut flower boxes, the best made. Write for list. Holton & Hunkel Co., Mil- waukee, Wis. Welch Bros., 226 Devonshire St., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. Edwards Folding Box Co., Philadelphia. For page see List of Advertisers. Getmore Box Factory, Inc., Belleville, Ala. Light Wood Boxes. CYCLAMEN. Cyclamen, 4 In., $10.00; 5 in., $15.00 per 100. C. Whitton, City Street, Utica, N. Y. Giant H.vbrids transp'I, ready for 2 In. and 3-in., $3.50 100; $30.00 1000. Plants grown of seed taken from the cream of my well known strain. Christ. Winterich, Cycla- men Specialist, Defiance. Ohio. DAHLIAS David Herbert & Son, Atco, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. J. K. Alexander, E. Bridgewater. Mass. For page see Ust of Advertisers. DAHLIAS — Continued. I am again ready to handle your busi- ness. Only the cream of varieties handled. Standards and novelties, including Mrs. Winters. Mme. Dael, Nava.1o, Lonsdale, Dainty, Krlemhllde, etc. CatalogU;e of dahlias, hollyhocks, peonies and hardy plants now ready. W. W. WILMORB, Box 382, Denver Colo. DAISIES Alexandra Daisies, 2 In., $1.50 per 100. P. A. Baker, Media, Pa. DECORATIVE PLANTS A. Leuthy & Co., Roslindale, Mass. For pa'ge see List of Advertisers. Julius Roehrs, Rutherford, N. J. For page see Ust of Advertisers. DRACAENAS Dracaena terulnalls from bench, fine. $25.00 100. Carl Uiigcnburger, West Men- tor, Ohio. EASTER FLOWERING PLANTS A. Schulthels, College Point, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Peter Henderson & Co., 35 & 37 Cortlandt St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. John Scheepers & Co., 4-6 Old Slip, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. A. Leuthy & Co., Roslindale, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. Wm. C. Smith, 61st & Market St., Phila. For page see List of Advertisers. Godfrey Aschmann, Philadelphia. For page see List of Advertisers. Bobbink & Atkins, Rutherford, N. J. For page see List of Advertlsars. ~John McKenzie, No. Cambridge, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. FERNS A. Leuthy & Co., Roslindale, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. FLOWERS BY TELEGRAPH Alex. MeConnell, New York. Ifor page see List of Advertisers. Harlowardeu Greenhouses, Greenport, New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Henry A. Dreer, 714 Che'^tnut St.. Phila. For page see List of Advertisers. THE DAHLIA MANUAL^ An up-to-date work on dahlias and dahlia culture, covering the whole field. Illus- trated. Price. 35c. W. W. WILMORE. Box 382, Denver, Colo. H. H. Barrows & Son. Whitman, Mass. Nephrolcpis Whitmani. For page see List of Advertisers. Slebrecht & Son, Rose Hill Nurseries, New Rochelle, N. Y. For page see Ust of Advertisers. P. R. Quinlan, Syracuse, N. Y. Nephrolepls Whitmanii and Elegantisslma. FLORAL PHOTOGRAPHS Floral Photographs. Foley's 226-228-1-2 Bowery, New York. FLORISTS' LETTERS. Boston Florist Letter Co., 84 Hawley St., Boston. Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. G. A. Sutherland Co.. 34 Hawley St., Boston. Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. FLORISTS SUPPLIES N. F. McCarthy & Co., 84 Hawley St., Boston, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. H. M. Robinson & Co., 15 Province St., and 9 Chapman PI., Boston, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. The Kervan Co., 20 W. 27th St., N. Y. Decorative Evergreens. For page see List of Advertisers. Reed & Keller, 122 W. 25th St., 'New York. For page see List of Advertisers. J. B. Murdoch & Co., 545 Llberty^StT^ Pittsburg, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. J. Stern & Co., 125 N. 10th St.. Phila. ~ For page see Ldst of Advertisers. H. Bayersdorfer & Co., 1129 Arch St., Philadelphia. For page see List of Advertisers, FLORISTS' W^AGONS Edward Hlggins, 1 W. 28th St., N. Y. For page see Ldst of Advertisers. Fred C. Weber, 4326-28 Olive St., St. Louis. Mo. For page see List of Advertisers. J. Breltmeyer's Sons, Miami & Gratiot Aves., Detroit, Mich For page see List of Advertisers. Thos.^oungr Jr., 41 W. 28th~St., N. Y. For page see Ust of Advertisers. Eyres, 11 N. PearTst., Albany, N. Y. For page see Ust of Advertisers. George H^Cooke, Washington, D. C. For page see Ust of Advertisers^ Gude Bros. Co., 1214 F St.. Washington, D. C. For page see List of Advertisers. Samuel Murray, 1017 Broadway, Kansas City, M >. For page see Ust of Advertisers. Young & Nugent, 42 W. 28th St., N. J>r page see List of Advertisers. Y. W. H. Donohoe, 2 W. 29th St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. TheodoreTlllier, 4832~Delmar" Ed., St. Louis, Mo. For page see List of Advertisers. P. J. Hauswlrth (Temporary address) 13 Cougress St., Chicago. For page see List of Advertisers. William J. Smyth, Michigan Ave and 31st St.. Chicago. For page see List of Advertisers. Wml H. Rl)ck Flower Co., Kansas City, Mo. For page see List of Advertisers. Theodore Miller, 4832 Delmar Bvd., St. Louis, Mo. For page see List of Advertisers. Park Floral Co., Denver, Colo. Fo" page see List of Advertisers. Thos. F. Galvin. 124 Tremont St., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. FLOWER POTS W. H. Ernest, 28th and M Sts., Washington, D. C. For page see List of Advertisers. A. H. Hews & Co., Cambridge, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. Hilflneer Bros., Ft. Edward, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Say! Send to Feustel, for prices on Red flower pots. Geo. E. Feustel, Fairport, la. Syracuse Red Pots. Syracuse Pottery Co., Syracuse, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. GALAX H. M. Robinson & Co., 15 Province St., and 9 Chapman PI., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. Michigan Cut Flower Co., 38 &~40~Broad- way, Detroit, Mich. For page see Ust of Advertisers. Caldwell the Woodsman Decorating Co., Evergreen. Ala. For page see Ust of Advertisers. Bronze and green galax. C. E. Crltchell, 36 E. 3rd St., Cincinnati, O. Galax. Ask tor price on case lots. Scran- ton Florists' Supply Co., Scranton, Pa. GERANIUMS R. Vincent, Jr., & Son, White Marsh, MB. For page see List of Advertisers. J. E. Felthousen, Schenectady, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Geraniums. 10 varieties 2 1-4-in., $2.50 per 100. Mme. Salleroi rooted cuttings, $1.00; 2-in., $2.00 per 100. Wm. Doel, Pas- coag. R. I. GLADIOLI Arthur Cowee, Meadowvale Farm, Berlin, New York. For page see List of Advertisers. B. Hammond Tracy, Cedar Acres, Wen- ham, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. John Lewis Childs. Floral Park, N. Y. "Top Notch" Gladioli. Gladioli. C. Betscher, Canal Dover, O. In writing to Advertisers kindly mention Horticulture S54 HORTICULTURE GLADIOLI — Continued. Gladioli, named varieties. Write for list. E. E. Stewart, Hives Juaction, Mich. Gladiolus Augusta, 1st size, $12.00; 2Dd size, $8.00 1000. Cash. Eowehi & Granz, Hlcksville, N. Y. GLASS Boston Plate & Window Glass Co., KostoD. For page see List of Advertisers. George Steengrafe, Irvingtcn-on-the-Iiudson, N. Y. Standard Plate Glass Co., Boston. Peerless Glass Repair Clamp; you need them— 100 for $1.00. A. Klokner, Wauwa- tosa, Wis. GLAZING POINT H. A. Dreer, Philadelphia, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. GREENHOUSE BUILDING MATE- RIAL. IjOrd & Burnham Co., 1133 Broadway, New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Plerson U-Bar Co., 1 Madison Sq., N. T. For page see List of Advertisers. Hitehings & Co^, 1170 Broadway, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. A. T. Stearns Lumber Co., Neponset, Boston. For page, see List of Advertisers. King Construction Co., N. Tonawanda, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. J. C. MoniDger Co., 117 East BlackhawkSt^ Chicago, 111. For page see List of Advertisers. Weathered Co., Box 789. New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Foley Mfg. Co., 471 W. 22nd St., Chicago. For page see List of Advertisers. GREENHOUSE HOSE Mineralized Rubber Co., 18 Cliff St., N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. GREENHOUSE BRACKETS Buxton & Allard, Nashua, N. H. Economy Greenhouse Bracket. For page see List of Advertisers. HAMMOND'S COPPER SOLUTION Benj. Hammond, B^ishkill-on-Hudson, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. HARDY FERNS AND SUPPLIES H. M. Robinson & Co., 15 Province St., and 9 Chapman PI., Boston, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. The Kervan Co., 20 W. 27th St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Michigan Cut Flower Co.. 38 & 40 Broad- way. Detroit, Mich. Fancy Ferns. For page see List of Advertisers. E. A. Beaven, Evergreen, Ala. Fadeless Sheet Moss. For page see List of Advertisers. Hardy cut ferns. L. B. Brague, Hins- dale. Mass. l'":incy Ferns, green sheet moss; leucothoe sprays, etc. C. E. Critchell, 36 E. 8rd St.. Cincinnati, O. HARDY PERENNIALS M. H. Walsh, Woods Hole, Mass. For page see List of .Advertisers. Yucca Filamentosa. No. 1, 4f.: Iris Slblr- Ica, 3c. Ellsworth Brown & Co., Sea- brook, N. H. HEATING APPARATUS Lord & Burnham Co., 1133 Broadw.iy, New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Pierson TI-Bar Co.. l^Ma'dison Sq~N. Y. For page see List of Ady?.-t;<'.-8. Hitehings & Co.. 1170 Broadway, N. Y. _ For^ page see_LIst of Advertisers. Kroesehell Bros.. 35 Erie St^^ Chicago^ For page see List of .\dveiHsers. HELIOTROPES. Heliotropes (dari;), good stock, strong and well rooted, R. C. 60c. 100; $5.00 per 1000. Cash. .T. P. Cannata, Mt. Freedom, N J. HOLLYHOCKS .o^"^'''''''^^- I^ni'ge fleld-grown plants, $ii.00 per 100. Double in separate colors of red. white, pink, yellow and maroon; also the Allegheny strain. Send for cata- logue of hollyhocks, dahlias and hardy plants. W. W. WILMORB, Box 382, Den- ver. Colo. HONEYSUCKLES. Golden Honeysuckles, 7c, Ellsworth Brown & Co., Seabrook, N. H. HORICUM Hammond's P. & S. S. Works, Flshklll-on- Hudson, N. Y. HOT-BED SASH The A. T. Stearns Lumber Co., Neponset, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. Hitehings & Co., 1170 Broadway. N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Lord & Burnham Co., 1133 Broadway, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. HOT WATER CIRCULATOR Holly-Castle Co., 170 Summer St., Boston. HYDRANGEAS. Hydrangea paniculata grandiflora, 3 ft Sc. Ellsworth Brown & Co., Seabrook! N. H. INSECTICIDES. W. H. Kuld, Norwood, Mass. Century Insecticide. For page see List of Advertisers. JAPAN BULBS R. M. Ward & Co., 12 W. Broadway, N. Y. Seitaro Aral. Yokohania, Japan. KENTIAS Godfrey Aschmann. 1012 Ontario St.. Phlla. For page see List of Advertisers. A. Leuthy & Co., Roslindale, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. LAAVN AND CEMETERY VASES Kramer Bros. Foundry Co., Dayton. Ohio. LAWN MOWER Clipper Lawn Mower Co., Dixon, 111. For page see List of Advertisers. LEADING RETAIL FLORISTS Alex. McConnell, New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Thomas Young, Jr., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Fred C. Weber, 4326 Olive St., St. Louis, Mo. For page ree List of Advertisers. J. Breitmeyer's Sons, Detroit, Mich. For page see List of Advertisers George H. Cooke, Washington. D. C. For page see List of Advertisers Samuel Murray, 1017 Broadway, Kansas City, Mo. For page see List of Advertisers. Gude Bros! Co., 12l4^F" Washington, D. C. St., For page see List of Advertisers. Eyres, 11 N. Pearl St.. AIbany7N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Young & Nugent, 42 W. 28th St., N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Mills, the Florist, Jacksonville, Fla. Telegraph or mail orders promptly filled. Long distance telephone connections. Theodore Miller, 4832 Delmar Bvd^ St. Ijouis, Mo. For page see List of Advertisers. March 16, l907 LEADING RETAIL FLORISTS— Con- tinued. P. J. Hauswirth (temporary address) 13 Congress St., Chicago. For page see_List of Advertisers. William J.~Smyth,~"Michigan Ave. and'Slst St., Chicago. For page see List of Advertisers. Wm. H. Rock Flower Co., Kansas City, Mo. For page see List of Advertisers. Park Floral Co., Denver, Colo. For page see List of Advertisers. Thos. F. Galvin, 124 Tremont St., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. W. H. Donohoe, 2 W. 29th St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. LILACS Phlladelphus. Syringa grandlflora, 3 years, strong, $15.00 per 100. John Stamm, Hutchinson, Kan. MASTICA F. 0. Pierce Co., 170 Fulton St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. NICO-FUME Ky. Tobacco Product Co., Louisville, Ky. For page see List of Advertisers. NIKOTEEN APHIS PUNK. Nicotine Mfg. Co., St. Louis, Mo. For page see List of Advertisers. NURSERY STOCK John Waterer & Sons, Ltd., American Nursery, Bagshot, England. For page see List of Advertisers. Cottage Gardens Co., Queens, N. Y. Specimen Nursery Stock. For page see List of Advertisers. John Scheepers & Co.. 4-6 Old Slip, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. The Conard & Jones Co., West Grove, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. F. W. Kelsey, 150 Broadway, New York. Elizabeth Nursery Co., Elizabeth, N. J." For page see List of Advertisers. The F. E. Conine Nursery Co., Stratford, Conn. For page see List of Advertisers. F.llwanger & Barry, Rochester, Nr~Y"! Cut leaf Staghorn sumach, large stock, 6c. to 15c.; Kudzu Vines, 15c. Edw. Teas, Joplin, Mo. 5.000 Japan Barberry seedlings, strong, $10.00 per 1000. Euonymus radlcans, 1 ft. transplanted, $4.00 per 100. Spirea Anthony Waterer, 2 ft., .$8.00 per 100. Golden Syr- inga. 20 in., $8.50 per 100. B-B Nursery, West Newton, Mass. ORCHID PLANTS Lager & Hurrell, Summit, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. Sander, St. Albans, England. Importers, Exporters, Growers, Hybridists. For page see List of Advertisers. Julius Roehrs Co., Rutherford, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. Carrlllo & Baldwin, Secaucus~N. j! For page see List of Advertisers. A. Held, 11-19 William St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Seibrecht & Son, Rose Hill Nurseries, New Rochelle. N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Jos. A. Manda, 191 Valley Road, W. Orange, N. J. Orchids, Orchid Baskets, Peat. For page see List of Advertisers. PALMS A. Leuthy & Co., Roslindale. Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. Seibrecht & Son, Rose Hill Nurseries, New Eochelle, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. PANSIES Pansy plants; strong transplanted, flO.OO per 1000. F. A. Bailer, Bloomlngton, Hi. For List of Advertisers See Page 357 March 16, 1907 H O K T I C U L t U R fc S5b PATENTS Slggers & Siggers, Washington, D. C. For page see List of Advertisers. PEONIES Peonies, fine assortment, $10.00 per 100. F. A. Bailer, Bloomington, 111. Peonies. 1200 sorts. Greatest list any- wliere. C. Betscher, Canal Dover, Ohio. _ Wholesale grower of peonies. List of 100 varieties. J. F. Rosenfield. West Point, Neb. PETUNIAS The Yates Floral Co.. Canajoharie, N. Y. Scranton Florists' Supply Co., Scranton, Penn. Double Petunia the Queen. For page see List of Advertisers. Petunias, doul)le pink and white, 2 1-4 in.. 3 1 2c. Hammerschmidt & Clark, Me- dina, Ohio. PHALAENOPSIS. A few fine plants of Pbalaenopsis Schll- leriana for sale, leaves ranging from 12 in. to 16 in. long. O. A. Miller, 48 Watson Avenue, East Orange, N. J. PHLOXES Hard.v phlox, best assortment, standa'-.l varieties, 2-year, field clumps, $3.00 per 100; $2.1.00 per 1000. John Stamm. Hutch- inson, Kan. POT HANGERS Pot hangers, Kramer's $1 doz. by exp., $1.25 by mail. I. N. Kramer & Son, Cedar Rapids, la. PLANT BED CLOTH Mineralized Rubber Co., 18 CllfC St., N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. PRIMULAS. Primula ohc. gig., 3 1-2 In., bud and bloom, fio. Hammerschmidt & Clark, Me- dina, Ohio. PRIVET 10,000 California Privet 1-year, well root- ed. $1.25 per 100; $10.00 per 1.000, Ad- dress W. F. Alien, S.ilisbury, Md. PRUNING SHEARS Rhodes Mfg. Co., Grand Rapids. Mich. For page see List of Advertisers. RHODODENDRONS John Waterer & Sons, Ltd., American Nursery, Bagshot, Eng. For page see List of Advertisers. ROSES M. H. Walsh, Woods Hole, Mass. Hardy Roses, H. T. Roses and Ramblers, For page see List of Advertisers. Bassett & Washburn, Hinsdale, 111. Rooted Cuttings of Kalserin. Pres. Carnot, La Detroit. Paul NiehofC, Lehighton, Pa. Rose Aurora. For page see List of Advertisers. Robert Scott & Son, Sharon BUlIi Del. Co.. Pa. Grafted Roses. For page see List of Advertisers. The Conard & Jones Co., West Grove, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. Bay State Nurseries. No. Abington, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. S. S. Pennock-Meehan Co., Philadelphia. For page see List of Advertisers. A. N. Pierson, Cromwell., Cnnn. Grafted Roses, Own-Root Beauties. For page see List of Advertisers. Chicago Carnation Co., JoUet, III. For page see List of Advertisers. ElUvanger & Barry, Rochester, N. Y. Leedle Floral Co., Springfield, Ohio! For page see List of Advertisers. W. W. Rawson & Co.,^^Dnion StTT Boston. Rose Charlotte Klemm. ROSES — Continued. Eastern Nurseries, Jamaica Plain, Mass. Itiisc Fran Karl Druschki. For page see List of Advertisers. Minneapolis Floral Co., Minneapolis, Minn. Rose Miss K.ate Moulton. J. H. Troy, New Rochelle, N. Y. Hardy Roses. For page see List of Advertisers. R. & J. Farquhar & Co., Boston. Hardy Hybrid Perpetual English Grown. Dlngee & Conard Co., West Grove, Pa. Hardy Ruses: Killarney on Own Roots. Low-budded roses. No. 1, $95.00; No. 1 1-2. $65.00 1000. H. T. Jones, Elizabeth, N. J. American Beauties. 2 1-2 In., $8.00 per 100; $75.00 per 1000. Chas. H. Totty, Madi- son, N. J. Baby Rambler roses, fine dormant stock, one vear, $12 per 100, 2 1-4-in. pot plants, extra well rooted, $4 per 100, $30 per M. Orders booked for delivery now or any time up to late spring. Samples free. Brown Brothers Company, Rochester, N. Y. RUBBERS Rubbers, strong plants, 4-iu., 20e. ; 5-in., extra strong, 25c. Cash. Fublbruegge Bros., Winona, Minn. SEEDS T. J. Grey & Co., 32 So. Market St., Boston. Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. Joseph Brcck & Sons 51 and 52 N. Market St., Boston, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers^ W. Atlee Burpee & Co., Philadelphia. "New Creations" in Bush Limas. For page see List of Advertisers. J. M. Thorburn & Co., 33 Barclay St., N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Henry A. Dreer, Philadelphia. For page see List of Advertisers. A. T. Boddington, 342 W. 14th St., N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. H. F. MIchell Co.. 1017 Market St.. Phlla. For page see List of Advertisers. James Vick's Sons, Rochester, N. Y. Aster Seed. For page see List of Advertisers. W. W. Rawson & Co., 5 Union St., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. Hjalmar Hartmann & Co., 12 Stormgade, Copenhagen, Denmark. Cauliflower and Cabbage Seed. For page see List of Advertisers. Rickards Bros., 37 E. lOtV^StTTNew York. For page see List of Advertisers- Johnson Seed Co., 217 Market St., Phlla. High Grade Aster Seed. For page see List of Advertisers. R. & J. Farquhar & Co., 6-7 So. Market St„ Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. Wm. Elliott & Sons. 201 Fulton St., N. Y. For page see List of .Advertisers. C. C. Morse & Co., 171-73 Clay St., San Francisco, Calif. For page see List of Advertisers. ASTER SEP:DS. home grown. Bargain list ready, H. W. Koerner, Sta. B, Mil- waukee. Wis. I sell only reliable flower seeds. Ask for wholesale catalogue. O. V. Zangen, Hoboken, N. J. Conrad Appel, Darmstadt, Germany, Es- tab. 17S9. High Grade Grass. Clover, and Tree Seeds. SHEEP MANURE R. & J. "Farquhar & Co.. 6 and 7 So. Mar- ket St.. Boston. Pulverized Sheep Manure. For page see List of Advertisers. SHEET MOSS Heaven. Evergreen, Ala. E. A For page see List of Advertisers. SHRUBS. Japanese Wistarias. 8c.; Berberis Thun- liergii, 12 to 18 in., 3 l-2c.; Hibiscus, C, Eye and Pink, 3c,; Norway Spruce. 1 1-2 to 2 1-2 ft., Sc. Ellsworth Brown & Co., Seabrook, N. H. Ellwanger & Ban-y, Rochester. N. Y. SMALL FRUIT PLANTS Dewberry plants, Lucretia and Austin, $5.00 per 1000. $20.00 per 501X1; Premo. $6.00 per 1000, $25.00 per 5000. Turner red rasp- berry plants, $6.00 per 1000, .f25.00 per 5000. W. F. Allen, Salisbury, Md SMILAX Smilax seedlings, fall-sown, $3.00 per 1000. F. A. Bailer, Bloomington, 111. SPHAGNUM MOSS Live Sphagnum moss, orchid peat and orchid baskets always on hand. Lager & Hurrell, Summit, N. J. Fresh, clean, 5 bbl, bale, $1.25; 2 bales, $2.25; 5 bales. .$5.00; 10 bales, $9.50. Cash. H, R. Akers. Chatsworth, N. J. SPIREA Splrea, extra fine clumps in leading va- riety. F. W, O. Schmitz, Prince Bay, N. Y. Spirea, Van Houttii, 2 to 3 ft., 6c.; 18 to 24 in., 4c. Ellsworth Brown & Co., Seabrook, N. H. STEAM TRAP E. Hlppard, Youngstown. O. For page see List of Advertisers. STOCKS Stocks. Snowflake or Dwarf Bouquet, Benary's strain, 90 per cent, double, white, blue. red. each separate, for Easter bloom. 2-ineh, $2.00 per 100; $15.00 per 1000; seeds cheap. Cash. Shellroad Greenhouses, Grange, Baltimore, Md- STRAWBERRY PLANTS Strawberry plants, 90 best varieties, stock unexcelled. Ask for prices on what you want. W- F. Allen, Salisbury, Md. TOMATO SEEDS Wm. Sim. Cliftondale, Mass. Comet Tomato. For page see List of Advertisers. VEGETABLE PLANTS 50.000 large 4-year old Barrs Mammoth Asnaragus roots, $6.00 per 1000; $25.00 per 5000 (500 will fill a sugar barrel.) Address W. F. Allen, Salisbury, Md. VENTILATING APPARATUS Lord & Burnham Co., 1133 Broadway, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Pierson U-Bar Co., 1 Madison Sq., N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Hitchings & Co., 1170 Broadway, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Weathered Co.. 46-48 Marlon St.. N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Foley Mfg. Co., 471 W. 22nd St.. Chicago. For page see List of Advertisers. The Advance Co., Richmond, Ind. For page see List of Advertisers. J. C. Monlnger Co., 421 Hawthorne Ave., Chicago. The Chicago Lifter. VINCAS 10.000 vineas 2 1-2 in., fine, $2.50 per 100; $20.00 per 1000. R. Cuttings same. $1.00 per 100; $7.00 per 1000. Cash, please. Benj. Connell, West Grove, Pa. VIOLETS H. R. Carlton, Wllloughby, O. Violet. Gov. Herrick. For page see List of Advertisers. In writing to Advertisers Icindly mention Horticulture 356 HORTICULTURE March 16, 1907 VIOLETS— Continued. Princess of Wales Violets. Rooted cut- tings, 75c. 100; 2in. pot plants, $2.50 Wm. Doel, Pascoag, R. I. -WILD SMILAX E. A. Beaven, Evergreen, Ala. Soutbern Smllax. For page see List of Advertisers. Caldwell the Woodsman Decorating Co.. Evergreen, Ala. For page see List of Advertisers. WIRE'fVORK Reed & Keller, 122 W. 25tli St., N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Wirework. Write for our catalogue. Holton & Hunkel Co., Milwaukee, Wis. Wire work, all kiuds. cT E. Critchell, 36 E- 3rd St., Ciueinuati, O. William E. Heilscher's Wire Works. ,38 40 Broadway, Detroit, Micti. The "Just Right" kiud. Send .'or luee list. Frank W. Ball, 31 East Third Street, Cincinnati, O. Wire work. Get our special price for March. Scranton Florist Supply Co., Scran- ton, Pa. WIRE SUPPORTS The Heim Carnation Support. Write for price, ileim Cai'nation Support Co., Con- iier.sville, Ind. AVHOLESALE FLORISTS Boston N. F. McCarthy & Co., 84 Hawley St., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. H. M. Robinson & Co., 15 Province St., and 9 Chapman Pi., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. (Jeorge A. Sutherland Co.. 34 Hawley St., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. Welch Bros., 226 Devonshire~~St., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. Bnffalo Wm. F. Kasting, 383-87 Ellicott St., Buf- falo, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Chicago Chas. W. McKellar, 51 Wabash Av., Chicago. For page see List of Advertisers. Peter Reinberg, 51 Wabash Av., Chicago. For page see List of Advertisers. A. L. Randall Co., 19-21 Randolph St., Chicago. For page see List of Advertiser.?. E. F. Winterson Co.. 45-49 Wabash Ave., Chicago. For page see List of Advertisers. Poehlmann Bros. Co., 35 Randolph St., Chicago. For page see List of Advertisers. Detroit Michigan Cut Flower Exchange, 38 & 40 Broadway. For page see List of Advertisers. Ne\F York J. K. Allen, 106 W. 28th St., New York. For page see List of Advertis'-rs. Wm. Stuart Allen Co.. 53 W. 28th St., New Kork. For page see List of Advertisers. C. W. Eberman. 53 W. 30th St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. J. S. Fenrlch, 110 W. 28th St^TNew YOTk^ For page see List of Advertisers. Ford Bros., 48 W. 28th St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. H. E. Froment, 57 W. 2Sth St., New YorE For page see List^jif^Advertlsers. Alex. J. Guttman. York. 43 W. 28th St. New For page see List of Advertisers. WHOLESALE FLORISTS— Continued New York. E. C. Horan, 55 W. 28th St.. New York. For page see List of Advertisers. A. H. Langjahr, 55 W. 2Sth St.. New York. For page see List of Advertls-^rs. James McManus, 42 W. 28th St.. New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Chas. Miilang, 50 W. 29th~ St~New Yort For page see List of Advertisers. John I. Raynor, 49 w7~28tirst.. New York. For page see List of Advertisers. W. F. Sherlden, 39 W. 28th St.. New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Traendly & Schenck, 44 W. 28th St.. New York. For page see List of Advertisers. A. L. Young & Co., 54 W. 28th St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. John Young, 51 W. 28th St.. New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Philadelphia W. E. McKissick, 1221 Filbert St., Phila- delphia, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. Leo Niessen Co., 1209 Arch^St~Phlladel phla. Pa. For page see List cf Advertisers. The S. S. Pennock-Meehan Co^^ 1608-18 Ludlow St., Philadelphia, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. Edward Reld, 1526 Ranstead St.. Phlli- delphla. Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. Berger Bros., 130.J Filbert St., Phlladel- phia. Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. Pittshnre J. B. Murdoch & Co., 545 Liberty St.. Pittsburg, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. New Offers in This Issue. AMERICAN ARBORVITAE. The Wm. H. Moon Co., Morrisviiie, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. EASTER PLANT LIST. S. S. Pennock-Meehan Co., Philadelphia. For page see List of Advertisers. EXAMINATION FOR GARDENER. City of New York, N. Y., F. A. Spencer, Sec'y. For page see List of Advertisers. LILY OF THE VALLEY PIPS: JAP- ANESE LILIES. Johnson Seed Co., 217 Market St., Phila. For page see List of Advertisers. NURSERY STOCK. The New England Nurseries Co., Inc., Bed- ford, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. PLANT STAKES: RAFFIA. H. F. Michell Co., Philadelphia. For page see List of Advertisers. RETAIL FLORISTS. Jacob Schulz, 644 4th Ave.. Louisville, Ky. For page see List of Advertisers. SALVIA ZURICH. Perennial Gardens Co.. Toledo, O. For page see List of Advertisers. SPECIMEN SHRUBBERY. Cottage Gardens Co.. Qui'uiis, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. WHOLESALE FLORIST. A. M. Campbell, 1510 Sansom St., Phila. For page see List of Advertisers. NEW YORK FLORISTS' CLUB. Sixty members were present at the March meeting of the club to listen to the practical paper by John Birnie -an "The needs of New York as regards a plant market." President Totty pre- sided. An Interesting talk was also given by Mr. Weisner of Holland on liulb growing in that country and the popularity of orchids in England. John Scott, who was president in 1906, was presented with a beautiful diamond horseshoe, the presentation speech being made by Alex. Wallace. A motion was Tjiade and carried regard- ing the pei-manent home of the club, the officers and trustees to devise ways and means for procuring the same. W. F. Sheridan's motion regarding a committee on membership was laid over until the next meeting. The com- mittee on awards who visited the es- tablishment of Ant C. Zvolanek, Bound Brook, N. J., on March 5, for the pur- pose of examining new sweet peas, offered the following report: To Le Marquis, Mrs. Ale:i:ander Wallace, Wm. J. Stewart, Mrs. Wm. Sim, certificates of merit; Helen M. Gould and Mrs. F. J. Dolansky were not in condition to be judged. Julius Roehrs, Jr., the newly-elected trustee, addressed the meeting, promis- ing to do his duty in the coming year. Jno. Nugent, and his assistants, Messrs. Rickards and Schultz, had a splendid layout of refreshments. Chairman Nugent announced a Ladies Night for the April meeting. Following is a list of exhibits, with the comments of the committee: Frank Kramer, Washington, D. C, rtise Queen Beatrice, four vases; pre- liminai-y certificate. Malachi Tierney, Highland, N. .T., car- iiiitiun seedling Mrs. Robert Hartshorns; 80 points. Paul Niehoff, Leighton, Pa., new rose Aurora; preliminary certificate. Iv. H. Pye, N.vack, N. Y., Kaiseriu roses; cultural certificate. .\. Demeusy. Flatbush, L. 1., crimson setdling shown in fine condition; already awarded preliminary certificate. Maxfield & Dimond, Barrington, R. I., artificial calyx support; vote of thanks. CLUB AND SOCIETY NOTES. At the meeting of the Holyoke Hor- ticultural Society (Mass.), March 6, M. L. Graves spoke on the culture of the rose. The lecture before the American In- stitute, New York, on Wednesday, March 13, was by G. J. Powell, on "Propagation, Planting and Care of Fruit Trees," with demonstrations of grafting and budding. The Worcester County Horticultural Society held its first flower show of the season on March 7. Among the ex- hibitors were George McWilliams, gardener for G. M. Whitin, H. F. A. Lange, E. W. Breed, L. Midgley, W. McAllister, gardener for Mrs. John C. Whitin. The spring exhibition of the Massa- chusetts Horticultural Society will be held in Horticultural Hall, Boston, on March 22, 23. 24. The display of spring bulbs and Easter flowering plants promises to eclipse anything previous- ly shown here. The ladies' orchestra will furnish music every evening from 7.30 to 9.30, and Saturday and Sunday afternoons from 3 to 5. For List of Advertisers See Page 357 March 16, 1907 HORTICULTURE 357 List of Advertisers Page Alexander J. K 345 Allen J. K 350 Allen Wm. Stuart C0.350 AmericaD Nursery.. .344 A«chmann Godfrey.- -340 Barrows H.H.& Son. 34 1 Baur Floral Co. 33: Bayersdorfer H.& Co, 347-348 Bay State Nurseries.. 344 Seaven, E. A. 349 Bergcr Bros 349 Boboink & Atkins ••'32'^ Boddin^ton A.T. 343 Bostcm Florist Letter Co 347 Boston Plate and Win- dow Glass Co 358 Breck Joseph & Sons 343 Breitmeyer's J. Sons.^47 Bridgeman's Seed Warehouse 343 Rurpee W. A. & Co. .343 Buxton & Allard 359 Caldwell the Woodsman Decorating Co. ■■•346 Campbell AlficdM.. 348 Carlton H. R 341 Carrillo & Baldwin •■.341 Chicago Carnation Co. 331 Clipper Lawn Mower Co. .... 359 Conard & Jones 344 Conine F, E. Nursery ^Co. 34, Cooke G. H 347 Cottage Gardens ^ 331-339-344 Cowee A 342 Craig Robt Co 33' Dawson M. M 339 Donahoe W. H. . . . ..347 Domer F. Sons & Co.isi Dreer H. A 345-359 Dysart R. J. 348 East Bridgewater Dahlia Garden ....345 Eastern Nurseries . . . 339 Eberman Chas. W.- 351 Edwards Folding Box Co 348 Eggeling Floral Co... 331 Eisclc C 341 Elizabeth Nursery C0.344 Elliott Wm. & Sons.. 342 Esler J G 359 Ernest W. H 358 *y«s 347 Farquhar R. & J. & Co 343 FelthouscB J. E 345 Fenrich J. S 351 Fisher Peter 331 Foley Mfg. Co 359 Ford Bros 350 Froment H. E 350 Calvin Thos. F 347 G^yT.J.&Co 343 Uude Bros. Co 347 Guttman Alex. J. 331-350 Guttman & Weber... 338 Hail Asso. 359 Haines J. E 331 Hammond Paim & Slug Shot Works 358 Harlowarden Green- houses 331 Hartmann Hjalmar & Co 343 Hauswirth P. T 147 HeldA . 34! Henderson Peter & Co 335 Herbert David & Son- 345 Herr A. M 34 t Hews A. H. & Co.... 358 Hig^ins Edw 357 Hilfinger Bros 358 Hiippard F, 359 Hitchings & Co 360 Horan E. C 350 Johnson Seed Co 343 Kasting W. F 351 Kentucky Tobacco Product Co 358 *Cervan Co., The ••••351 King Cons. Co,| 359 'Croesrhel! Bros 359 Kuld W. H 358 Page Lager & Hurrcll 341 Langjahr, Alfred H.. .351 Lcedlc Floral Co. 341 Leuthy A. & Co 33a Lord & Burnham Co. 360 Manda Jas. A 341 Maxfield& r-)imond..33i McCanhy N. F 351 McConnell Alex.. 347 McKellar Charles W. 348 McKeozie John. . .. 332 McKissick.W. E 3 8 McManus Jas. 350 MichellH. F.Co. ...342 Michigan Cut Flower Exchaoge. 351 Millaog Cnarles 350 Millang J. A 351 Miller Theo 347 Mineralized Rubber Co. 358 Moninger J. C, 359 Moon Wm. H. Co... -339 Morse C. C. & Co. ..343 Mt. Hissarlik Nur- series 340 Murdoch J. B.&C0..351 Murray Samuel 347 New England Nur- series .■ • 344 New York Cut Flower Co. -. 351 Nicotine Mfg. Co. ■•■358 Niehoff Paul 345 Niessen Leo. Co. 348 Park Floral Co 347 Pennock-Meehan Co. 330 Perennial Garden Co.33g Perkins St. Nurseries. 332 Pierce F. 0 359 Pierson A. N 344 Pierson F. R. Co 330 Pierson U Bar Co. . ..360 Poehlmann Bros. Co.. 348 Randall A. L. Co 348 Rawson W. W. & Co. 343 Ray nor John 1 35c Recd& Keller 3^1 ReidEdw 348 Reinberg Peter 348 Rhodes Mfg. Co 358 Rickards Bros ..... .343 Robinson H.M. & Co. „ 346-351 Rock Wm. L. 347 Roehrs Julius Co 341 Rolker August & Sons358 Rose Hill Nurseries .341 Sander & Son 341 Scheepers John & Co. 332 Schultheis Anton • . .341 Schulz Jacob 347 Scott Robt. & Son . . . 344 Scranton F lo r i s ts' Supply Co 341 Sheridan W. F 350 Siebrecht & Sons . . . .341 Siggers & Siggers ■ ■ . ■ 359 Situations & Wants- -357 Sim Wm 343 Skidelskv S. S 331 Smith W.C. 332 Smyth Wm. J 347 Stem J. &Co 348 Stearns A. T. Lumber Co ..359 Sutherland Geo. A. Co •• ..35» Syracuse Pottery Co. .358 The Advance Co. .... 359 Thorburn J . M . & Co. 343 Totty Cha*:. H 331 Tracy B. Hammond.- 4a Traendlv & Schenck.'^jo Traudt Jos 3 Troy J. H. Vick's Jas. Sons 342 Vincent R. Jr. & Sons. 345 Walsh M.H... 345 Waterer John & Sons. 3^4 Weathered Co. 359 Weber F.C. 347 Weber H. & Sons.... 331 Weeber & Don 34^ Welch Bros. 348 Winterson E. F. Co.. 348 Yates Floral Co. .....341 Yokohama Nurseries Co 343 Young A. L. & Co. . . - 350 Young John 350 Young, Thos. Jr 347 Young & Nugent ....347 Is Your Name In The Above List? If Not, Why Not? NEWPORT NOTES. Andrew Christensen, for several years gardener for Miss Fanny Foster on Leroy avenue, has resigned and will take up his residence on Russell avenue in a handsome cottage now nearing completion. Mr. and Mrs. Arendt Brandt celebrat- ed their silver wedding anniversary last week at their home in Newport. Many relatives and intimate friends gathered to assist in the celebration and to bestow suitable remembrances of the occasion upon the happy and genial couple. The conference of the Federation of Societies for Rural Progress will be held in Newport March 14 and 15, when speakers of national prominence will take part. It is expected that Prof. Bailey of Cornell will deliver the prin- cipal address on matters relating to horticulture. Messrs. Alexander MacLellan and John T. Allen, who have been quite ill with grip, are rapidly improving. FIRE RECORD. The store of Chas. Stahl, 610 East 143d street. New York, was destroyed by fire on March 1. The greenhouses of Mrs. E. M. Bul- lock. Elkhart, Ind., were destroyed by fire on February 2S. There was no in- surance and the loss will be heavy. J. J. McManmon, Lowell, Mass., suf- fered from smoke and water incident to a fire in the upper floors of the building in which his stock is located. The dwelling in which Minder Bros, resided at Cottage Hill, D. C, was de- stroyed by fire on February 24. Local fire apparatus was of little avail owing to the difficulties in reaching the place. It is understood that the greenhouses were not hurt, and that about $3,000 insurance was upon the dwelling. GREENHOUSES BUILDING AND CONTEMPLATED. New. Quidnick, R. I. — J. H. Cushing, one house. Kansas City, Mo.— E. D. Ellsworth, conservatory. Chicago, 111. — Frank Beu, one house, 18x120; A, Erickson, two houses, each 25x140. Brentwood, N. H.— E. F. Prescott & Son, one house. Hamilton, Mass. — W. Knowlton, one house. WANTS, FOR SALE, ETC. Advertisements in this column one cent a word. Initials count as words. Cash with order. HELP WANTED MUNICIPAL CIVIL SERVICE COMMIS- SION 299 Broadwa.v. New York, March 11, 1907. rUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that applications will be received from Moiida.v. March 11. until 4 P. M. Monday, March 25, 1907. for the po.sition of GARDENER. The examination will be held on Friday, April 5. 1907, at 10 A. M. The examination is open to all citizens of the United States. For scope of examination and further in- formation, apply to the Secretary. FRANK A. SPENCER, Secretary. HELP WANTED WANTED — A good designer capable of taking care of 3 small greenhouses and small garden. Of good experience; strictly sober, honest and reliable; well up in Eng- lish; capable of taking telephoue orders. References required. Address J. Fuller, 31 Orchard St., Leominster, Mass. WANTED — A good, reliable nurseryman who understands the propagation of shrubs, perennials, etc., and who has had experi- ence in landscape work. Give full particu- lars and state salary expected. C. R. Fish & Compan.Y, Worcester, Mass. WANTED — A good working gardener with some experience in outdoor planting and hardy rose culture. Steady job for the riiht man. Address M. W., care HORTI- CfjLTlJRE, 11 Hamilton Place, Boston. WANTED — Gardener as assistant, compe- tent in all branches, capable of taking en- tire charge. I'lace private. Apply stating age, wages expected, with references, Box 232. Glen Cove. Nassau Co.. N. Y. WANTED — A sober and reliable all-round man on a commercial place. -■Vddress Geo. E. Felch, Ayer, Mass.. Box 455. WANTED — One good man to work in rose bouses. Apply to William R. Morris, Wellesley, Mass. SITUATIONS WANTED W.iNTED — Position by gardener, five years' experience as sub-foreman of Bo- tanical Garden in Montserrat. W. I.; has general knowledge of plant life; can bud. prune, graft, etc. Willing to start at reg- ular wages. Good Boston references. Ad- dress Fred, care HORTICULTURE. SITUATION WANTED as superintendent and gardener on private estate. Full knowl- edge and experience in laying out and planting, plant houses; vegetables and fruit outside and under glass. Testimonials. Married: no children. Address S., care HORTICULTURE. POSITIONS WANTED for head garden "rs and assistants: for further Information apply to W. W. Rawson & Co., 5 Union St., Boston, Mass. BUSINESS CHANCES WANTED — A partner for a good whole- sale and retail florist business near Bos- ton. Must furnish some capital and be of good character. Address L. G., care HORTICULTURE, 11 Hamilton Place, Boston. MISCELLANEOUS New England Lily of the Valley forcers will hear of something advantageous by addressing Jans Schmidt, care of HORTI- CULTURE. 11 Hamilton Place. Boston. FOR SALE FOR SALE Desirable greenhouse plant, directly op- posite Woodlawn Cemetery, Everett, Mass. Large and increasing demand for funeral de- signs, bouquets and bedding stuff. Care of lots in the Cemetery, a branch of the business. Fine dwelling house with all modern improvements, 600O ft. of glass, 45,- 000 ft. of land. Paying business witli open chance to increase. Sold on account of ad- vancing years. Apply to William Christie, Woodlawn Ave.. Everett, Mass., or at Hor- ticulture office 11 Hamilton Place, Boston. FLQRiSTS'WAGONS FOR SALE Three florists' open wagons, three florists' top wagons and three sets of harnesses. Can be seen at 1 West 28 St., New York. EDWARD HICCINS. FOR SALE -Greenhouse Pipe 4-ln. boiler tubes, second band, la ta» condition, absolutely free from scale and with ends cut square. Sample and prices on application. Kroeschell Bros. Co., 88 Brie St., Chicago. 858 HORTICULTURE March. 16, 1907 Tobacco Paper IS THE STRONGEST, BEST PACKED, EASIEST APPLIED. 24 sheeU $ 0.75 144 sheets 3.50 288 sheets 6.50 1728 sheets 35.10 "NICD'rllmE ~;r" ^^^■^^■■^^^^^^^^ CHEAPEST. Furnishes the ,^^ note prices: Most Nicotine for the Money! Pi„t $ 1.50 '/2 Gallon 5.50 ...nanufactured by... Gallon 10.50 THE KENTUCKY TOBACCO PRODUCT CO., LoulSViile, Ky. 5 Gallons 47.25 NIKOTEEMAPHISPUNK THE ORIGINAUANp GENUINE NiCOTINMU^GANT STRON^EMpioi/UIUFORM PRICE 60£ P6.B BOX OF le' LONGShEETSt; NIKOTEENj; KORSPRAVilNG'TOR'nVAPORIZINC DDice $1 60 PER PINT BOTTLE SI3S° PEQ CASE OF 10 PINT BOTTLES. NICOTINE MFGXO. StLOUIS MO. lisxAB.i:^ cs> /^AS| Why not try ANCHOR GREENHOUSE HOSE on your next order. Plant Bed Cloth j^^t^^-^ '^ lows free circulation of air. Mineralized Rubber Com IB Cntt Stfoet, Mow York In ordering goods please add "I saw it in HORTICULTURE." EHODES DOUBLE OUT^ - Cuta from PEUHISG BttEAB ^^k^iJ^S 1 both Bides of 1 limb and does «n^^ ^^f^LdLJnB0 ^ not bruise .^w»9^Bbh.^^^^&ilfl^^V^^ the bark. ■ta^ciC!!^ PAT. We pay Ex- press charges ^R5B^^^^ "'•■j^Jr^^tefci^ on all orders. ^^myiKaMi9l ■ Write tor RHODES MFG. CO.^^^ 2 circular and H prices. Dept. 4. GRAND RAPIDS, MICH. | TflADE. MARK. Century Insecticide DEATH TO INSECTS Cheapest and best on market. Once used, always used. Positively kills green and black fly, mealy bugs, red vpider, scale, th'tps orany insect on flowers, pLints, tree-i, vegetables, etc. Will not injure scent or di5< " 5-35 1500 3H " " 6.00 1000 3 " '* 5.00 800 3H " " S-8o 5004 " 4.50 3305 4.Jt 'Jl*.- "' - " .3-t6 Standard Flower . . POT5 If your greenhouses are within 500 miles of the Capitol, write us, we can save you money W. H. ERNEST, 28th and M Streets, WASHINGTON, D. C. March 16, 1907 HORTlCULTURi: S59 The Standard Steam Trap Certificate of merit awarded at Washington, D. C, Florists' Convention. For simplicity, durability and per- fect satisfaction it fias them all guessing. It is in a class by itself. To see it work a large plant as well as a small will convince the most sceptical that it is the Florists' Friend. The Standard Ventilating Machine slill leads as the most durable, easiest working and the all-around satisfactory machine. The Duplex Gutter is gaining all the time, over 12,000 feet sold thus far this season. Catalogues free. E. HIPPARD, Youngstown, Ohio ^»e^9Vt\V^rg5Xe. Clipper IMPROVED L3Wn Greenhouse Boiler, u.^g^ Go. 36 Erie St., CHICAGO. Boilers made of Steel Boiler Plate; shell, flrebox sheets and heads of steel; water •pace all around front, sides and back. Write for Information. Improved Methods of Manufacturing Makes lower prices possible. Improved forms of cast- ings makes lighter cast- ings possible with no loss of strength or service. All these counts in making prices to you. Get our prices now. Free circular. The Advance Go. RICHMOND, IND. USE THE BEST. - Economy Greenhouse Brackets are used by leading growers every- where. Send for price li^t and de- scriptive circu^ar. BUXTON & ALLARD, Dept. A, Nashua, N. H. HOTV IS THE TIME TO INSURE TOUR GLASS AGAINST DAMAGE BT HAIL* For particulars address JoAn O. Eml^f, Smdtllm Rhfmr, M. •/. TheMower I hat will kill all the Weeds in your Lawn. If you keep the weeds cut so they do not go to seed and cut your grass with- out breaking the small feeders of ro^ts, the grass will become thick and the weeds will disappear. The Clipper will do it. Ask your dealer for them. If [hey have not got them, below is the price; No. I — i2-inch Mower $5; No. 2 — is-inch Mower $6: No. 3 — (8-inch Mower $7; No. 4 — 2t-inch Mower $8 Send draft money-order or registered letter. In writing advertisers, mention Horticulture CYPRESS SASH BARS 32 feet or loHgei HOT BED SASH PECKY CYPRESS BENCH LUMBER GREENHOUSES ERECTED AND EQUIPPED COMPLETE IF DESIRED Write for Clrcalar "X»" and Frioea The A. T. STEAR\S LUMBER €0. NEPONSET, BOSTON, MASS. A STIC A (ifeenfiouseqiazin^ USE IT NOW. F.O. PIERCE CO. 170 Fulton St., NEW YORK Holds Glass Firmly 8«a the Point a^ PEERLESS ' GlKclnff Points .r. %be bMt. < No rtghci or lofts. Box of 1.000 poinU 76 OU. pootpftld. i BENBT A. DREEB, I 114 CkntuI Bl., nil^, Tm. * Ut it Strikl r YOU .Co ^t'Q o o» ^ ^o ^o Jo ^ Send other business direct to Washington. Saves time and insures better service. Personal attention guaranteed. Twenty-five years' active service. SPECIALTY: "Working on the Failuret of Others." SIGGERS & SIGGERS PATENT LAWYERS Box 9, National Union Building Washington, D. C. GREENHOUSE CONSTRUCTION LUMBER John C. rioninger Co. 117 E. Blackhawk St., CHICAGO WEATHERED COMPANY BOX 789, NEW YORK GREENHOUSE BUILDING AND HEATING Send for Catalogue 360 HORTICULTURE March 16, 1907 Do You Want to Belong to the Dark Ages? The age when the florists took the materials a firm sold them without a qi estion, built their houses and went on strugt^ling with shade and darkness — or are you in line with the up-to dater who wants all the light ttiere is and believes in spending money to get it? If you be- long to that class you want our Half-Iron Frame House with its melal eave plate and sash bar bracket; iron at every decay point — iron at every point where wood must be heavy and shade casting. It's a house built to stay and it stays — it's the H. & Co. house of economy. If you believe in economy write today — tomorrow you'll be too busy. HITCHINGS AND CO. GREENHOUSE DESIGNERS AND BUILDERS. MaDufoclurprs of Healinii aod Venlllatinii Apparatus. 1170 Broadway, NEW YORK. •f — T AND* GGGGSGSGflSfl IT'S THE EVERLASTING DRAG OF THE repair bills that keeps a man discouraged — the repairs here and there, at the eave line, another post rotted off, the roof sagged and the glass broken, and so on 'til the day of reckoning comes at the end of the year and you find out what a sink hole your house has been. Your day of reckoning comes at the end of the year, but we start with ours — start at ^ the very start to reckon on the Hft^ life of materials and construc- ^^^^^ tion, to figure on the chances ^^PRa of repairs and a way to get ^f- " -.^ around thera. That's how we p - ^» came to make the galvanized, ^ -^^ Ice-Clearing Eave Plate and Sash Bar Clasps ; the Angle Iron Posts and Cast Iron Foot Pieces — we were after durability and rigidity, and we got them. We cut off this 6 inch Bectinii of Eevp Plate to give you aD idea just tiow it iii. You want the house that lasts. Then you want our decay saving materials. We sell them in any quantity desiied. Write us. LORD (SL BURNHAM CO. Oreenhouse Designers and Manufacturers 1133 BROADWAY, cor. 26th Street. N. Y. BOSTON Branch: 619 Tremont Building QGGSfififlQQfla HAT core is chemically treated before encasing in the galvanized steel shell — then strong screws are placed every two feet on alternate sides. U-Bar greenhouses are the best greenhouses built because the metal structural members are protected against decay and rust — there's no construction as strong in proportion to its size — none that gives to the plants as much light. Send for catalog. Pierson U=Bar Company, Designers and Builders U= Bar Greenhouses, Metropoli- tan Building, Fourth Avenue and 23rd Street, New York. C.vpress core which is chemically t r e a ted against decay. ^^^M Galvanized steel U- Bar. Every two feet it is screwed to core. LIBRARY NEW YORK BOTANiCAL QARUBjM. I flORrSTrFUNT^MAN, v^McAPE Garden £, im r/- // ttami/mrlice, Go/To//» Mass. dubscrfph'on, H00\ 862 HORTICULTURE, March 23, 1907 THomas Young', Jr. \^ill deliver on transfer orders by mail or w^ire from any part of tKe ^vorld Easter Flowers, Plants, Baskets, Etc* in "New York City, Brooklyn and vicinity BY SPECIAL MESSENGER 43 West 28th St. or 500 Fifth Ave. } NEW YORK CITY | ivi iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiniiiiMiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiMiiiiiiiuiiiiiuiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiMiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii AFTER EASTER There will be a Long and Brilliant ...Spring Season... Receptions, Engagements, Weddings, etc. will demand just the goods of which we carry the largest supply in this country. WE HAVE EVERYTHING Cfl W w < 0 > w 1 J u J Oi < < > ^ 2 o a h ca Oi < D O in Baskets, Jardinieres, Fancy Vases, Plant Stands, Weddmg Access- ories, Funeral Requisites, such as Sheaves, 'Wire Work, Ribbon Letters and Inscriptions, Doves, Metal and Porcelain Flowers, Pre- pared Cycas Leaves and \A^reaths, Moss and Immortelle Wreaths, Cape Flowers, Wire, Crepe Paper, Chiffon, etc. H. Bayersdorfer Sl Company tZ) n ■o 3 a o ft fT M "1 a- Z n ^ O J2; S3 r* •a » o W Cfp tn a HH r+ o c J2 c o r* n M The Florists' Supply House of America 1129 Arch Street PHILADELPHIA .tiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiitiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiimiiiiiiiiniiiiiimiiiiiiitiiT^ March 23, 1907 HORTICULTURE. 863 THE SAME UNIFORM QUALITY FOR H H^ I W W< 1907 Top Grades of Roses, Carnations, Violets, Lily of the Valley and Bulbous Flowers in full assortment. .Most satisfactory stock ever offered. if You Want UUES Order Them NOW JOHN I. RAYNOR 49 West 28th Street NEW YORK PRICE LISTS ON APPLICATION TELEPHONE. 1998 MADISON SQ. PBEPABE FOB A BIG EASTER We are running heavy on AMERICAN BEAUTY and can fill all orders booked early. On roses such as Richmond, Killarney, Bride, Bridesmaid, Golden Gate,, etc., we are prepared for a big business. LILIES Lilies Are Scarce Don't Delay A full line of Daffodils, Tulips, Lily of the Valley, Sweet Peas, etc. On fine VIOLETS ^^^ ^""^ HEADQUARTERS Price Quotations Are Now Ready H. E. FROMENT, 57 West 28th St., New York City Tel. 2200-220l»Madison Sq. 364 HORTICULTURE, March 23, 1907 A Flower Show Every Morning TRAENDLY & SCHENCK Wholesale Florists Phones 798-799 Nlad. Sq. 44 W. 28th St., NEW YORK We are headquarters in N. Y. for Richmond and Ki Harney. We are the largest receivers of Brides= maids, Brides, Chatenay, Uncle John and Golden Gate. We will have the cut of 20,000 Jack Rose plants in full crop for EASTER. All the best commercial varieties and finest quality of Carnations. We can supply Violets in any quantity. Bulbous Stock of all kinds, and all other seasonable flowers. Shipments of fine Sweet Peas re- ceived daily. ... WRITE FOR PRICES ... * t I 6 Edward C. Horan 55 WEST 28th ST. - NEW YORK Cut Flowers at Wholesale WRITE FOR EASTER PRICE LIST TELEPHONES { [J|^ } MADISON SQUARE 1882 1907 m Walter F. Sheridan WHOLESALE .. FLORIST .. 39 West 28 Street, New York Extra quality Roses, Carna- tions, Violets, etc., etc. March 23, 1907 HORTICULTURE 365 IFLORIST • 7 a Requiring Easter Flowers of Best Quality can be C 9 Accommodated Right Here. We are Assured of V Heavy Receipts of I Special Beauties and Other Red Roses I I Lilies, Roses, Carnations, Violets, Bulbous 5 Stock, Campbell Violet Plants in Pots ^ Order your Pot Longlflorums How FORD BROTHERvS \ Tel. 3870-38n Madison Square 48 Wcst 28tH Street, NEW YORK llllllllllllillllilllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllll'IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIil>"llll"">""""""*= I Bio. FLOWERS | = We Shall Have the Pick of the Market = 1 FOR EASTER | I strong on Roses, Carnations, and all Bulbous Stock. Booking Shipping | I Orders at Favorable Rates. | Spring: Auction Sales | I Will Begin on Friday After Easter | I APRIL 5th I I We shall offer a fine assortment of | I Trees, Shrubs, Vines and Evergreens | I N. F. McCarthy & Co., 84 Hawiey a, boston, mass. | iiiiiiiiuiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiMiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiimiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii^ 366 HORTICULTURE >farch 23, .907 The Main ^Shipping' Centre For the Cut Flower Trade of New England, New York State and Canada. PRICE LISTS ARE READY NOW^ On All Varieties of Choice Easter Material. High Grade Longiflorum Lilies Callas. Lily of the Valley. Tulips and Narcissi, Violets, Carnations, Street Peas £knt IWI/\erk|^/\CI trCk Rit-kClKII IJVI now booking orders for this valuable new winter flowering plant ITIUbUllUbUlCt rVipciriUlIl, for April and May delivery. Send for my lists. \ I CHARLES H. TOTTY, Madison, N. J. 368 MOKTi culture: March 23, 19^17 ^PEAK QUICK If You Want Any of These Delivery is about to begin t TRAINED EASTER RAMBLERS, finest ever offered ^ Crimson Ramblers in bush form, $2 to $3 each. Baskets, $2.50 to $ia. Chairs, $8 to $12. Crowns, $5 to $15. Crosses, Pyramids, Umbrella, Automobile, j Bicycle, etc. at corresponding prices, Dorothy Perkins Ramblers in similar styles; also Lady Gay Ramblers, $3 to $5 each. Baby Ramblers, $6 to $9 per doz. ^ AZALEAS, ERICAS, GBNISTAS l On these specialties I have no superior. Azaleas are superb this year and the proportion of the popular but scarce pyramidal form is large. Quotatiops !J by dozen or hundred lots. We have the P'lrefly and Chas Enke in quantity. Ericas, Persoluta Alba, Cupressina, Cavendishii and Translusceos, are splendid ^ and every up-to-date Horist should have them. Hydrangeas, Oranges, Tulips, Boronias, Gardenias, Cyclamens, Daisies, Acacia paradoxa and a A host of other desirable things. jc FINE LILIES -Selected Plants Three feet high, 15c. per bud and flower. Made up to order, 25 to 50 flowers to a pot. ANTOH SCHULTHEIS, College Point, Mew York THE FAMOUS IRISH HYBRID TEA ROSE The Greatest Pink Rose For Forcing Purposes In Existence. It makes a strong upright bush, with beautilul, deep bronzy green foliage. It is wonderfully free blooming, bearing its large, long, pointed buds and massive fiowers on long, stiff, heavy shoots: in color it is an exquisite shade of deep, brilliant, sparkling shell pink ; flowers of enormous size, with thick petals of great substance and delightful tea fragrance. It is the greatest pink rose in existence for forcing and finest of all roses for out door cul- ture. It is rerfectly hardy, a constant bloomer, and one of the World's great New Roses. We have the largest stock of this variety in America, all on own roots. The demand is great, and slock is moving rapidly. Let us have your order to day. Price, 2j^ inch pot plants, $6.00 per !oo: 3-inch pot plants, $8.00 ptr ico; 4inch pot plants, fine strong iwo-year-olds, $25.00 per loc. We have also in stock upwards of 1000 different va- rieties of Roses of various sizes, including all the new and popular varieties as well as old stand°bys. 5end for OUR MEW GUIDE TO FOSE CULTURE FOR 1907 This handsome catalogue is repleie with half icne ilki-- tration^ and liihographs, and describes this great collection of Roses. It's free. Send us your list for quotations. Address THE DINGEE & CONARD CO.. WEST GROVE, - - PA. Established 1850. 70 Greenhouses ,/ KILLARN ROSEJ March 23, 1907 HORTICULTURE Commercial Chrysanthemum Culture in France 369 Visitors t o Paris and also to other large towns in France such as Lj'ons, Marseilles. Bor- deaux, etc., dur- ing tlie autumn months miist of- ten have noticed in the florists" shops and in tht^ flower markets the extensivo way in which the chrysanthe- mum is exhibited for sale. In the florists' shops of tiic better class one notices chiefly the large quantiiies of big blooms that are arranged in various artistic ways; in the markets it is chiefly pot plants of freely uowered varieties and bunches of cut blooms that can be pur- chased for a few sous. The vendors of these are seldom or never the growers. It is a trade exclusively in the hands of those who grow for market or for the florists, many of whom, deal directly with the growers. In England our chrysanthe- mum specialists such as Jones, Davis, Cannell, Wills and others have very fine collections of chrysanthemums in flower all through the season but the blooms are not grown for the purpose of sale but are chiefly for the purpose of exhibiting at the shows by way of advertise- ment for the sale of plants and cuttings and for the pro- viding of an autumnal display to which their customers are freely invited. It is one of the pleasant features of the chrysanthemum season here to be able to go the round of the trade growers and importers and inspect the novelties at the time of their flowering. In France, however, this custom is not so general and while in England the visitor can at any reasonable hour during the day time walk into any of our nurseries where the chrysanthemum is grown and inspect the col- lection it would be practically impossible to do so in a French nursery without a special invitation or permit. I remember on one occasion making a long journey to see a collection in the north of France and when I ar- rived the proprietor was away from home. All my prayers and entreaties as a visitor from England were of no avail to the man in charge. I had no "authoriza- tion" and therefore the thing was impossible. Paris is perhaps the greatest market for chrysanthe- mums in Prance and it is curious that plant dealers and raisers of new seedlings should also grow blooms for supplying the market and the florists. But this is probably explained by the fact that their trade in plants and cuttings is much more limited than that of our growers in England, tlie small amateur grower in ^~=^ France being al- most a negligible quantity while in England he is a most impor- tant factor in tlie trade chrys- anthemum growers' busi- ness, so much so that a trade grower will sel- dom enter into competition for the prizes offered at our shows with the amateurs who are his best customers. Ernest Calvat, besides being a large raiser of novel- ties, is also a big trade grower of cut blooms. They are always immense exhibition flowers cut with stems about 8 feet long and are despatched to Paris and other places in immense numbers. Anatole Cardonnier is another of the well known growers of big blooms for the Paris market, and for all the high-class florists, his despatches beginning about the 8th of September and lasting till about the middle of November. He has a fine estab- lislrment at Bailleul in the north of France where he grows other things such as forced fruits, etc., and in every respect his Grapperies der Nord is a model estab- lishment, and worthy of a visit. In and around Paris the market is principally supplied by two kinds of growers. One class is com- posed of those little nurserymen who cultivate other things and simply fill up the end of the season by growing chrj^santhemnms in the open and cutting what- ever bloom they get from plants that have had no special attention paid to them. The other class are men who grow big blooms under glass. By this term is meant merely glass shelves, for a proper showhouse such as we understand it is not necessary and probably could not be well afforded. To an English eye these glass shelves are the queerest constructions in the world. They are dreadfully prim- itive and when it rains the water pours through the roof soaking the plants, the blooms and the ground beneath. They form a striking contrast to the well built span roofed houses in which our English growers house their plants. An English grower will generally say he has a house or houses so many feet by so many as the case may be. The French grower reckons his by the number of frames. It is a curious experience to visit one of these jilaces, and an uncomfortable one, too. First of all a number of rough posts are driven into the ground at in- tervals, cross pieces are then placed on top, sloping so as to make a kind of ridge and furrow j on these are 870 HORTICULTURE March 23, 190T laid the frames seldom more than six feet high from the ground, occasionally less, which renders it very diflBcult for a tall man to get about. When it rains there is of course a crack between and around each frame and if the visitor tries to dodge the water that comes through he gets a stream either down the back of his neck or else on his note book. The sides are open, except when it is vers cold and then straw mats are used for pro- tection. Sometimes a closed stove is erected to help to keep the temperature up. The pots are partly sunk in the ground. There are no paths properly made and the slop and mud in wet weather ought certainly to rot off the whole collection. Tt may be, however, that being open at the sides the wind soon dries up the place and this misfortune is thus averted. Last autumn, when in Paris, I thought I would like to visit one or two of these market growers. • My old friend, Aug. Nonin, one of the best hearted, most genial Frenchmen I ever knew, kindly volunteered to pilot me around and invited me to lunch by way of starting the day. Chatillon-sous-Bagneux, where he lives, is a good ride by the electric train towards the south past the forti- fications quite into the open country. The residence is a neat little detached villa, rough cast, with stone fac- ings standing just behind an iron railing. Internally everything is neat, tidy and comfortable and we pass a pleasant hour or two with the family before starting on our journey of inspection. Although this is not the first visit we determine to go around the Nonin collection. This is housed in a. man- ner similar to that already described. The earHes, how- ever, are further off and in the open. M. Nonin'« busi- ness is more like that of our own growers and a few particulars may be useful. Just now he has 350 nov- elties on trial. His own collection consisted of 500 varieties grown in 4,000 plants in pots. His earlies number about 200 varieties and it is in this section that he has been chiefly successful of late years. He is not a market grower, although cut blooms are sold on the premises to local purchasers. He is a seedling raiser of novelties and a cultivator of plants and cuttings for amateur and other growers. These are sent all over France; the fewest perhaps go to Brittany, and also to places abroad. As we wander along we notice many fine specimen blooms, seedlings for 1908, which are on trial. Others that attract attention are some already well known. But some rarer are Mme. de Largentaye, rosy white, Jap; Ami Gautier, mahogany red ; Mousse Orientate, a pale golden yellow hairy variety ; Dubuisson Foubert, a Jap, color amber buff; Mile. Jeanne Bois, a fine new white; Douceur Angevine, lilac mauve ; Loango, golden bronze ; Mme. Henri Delizy, white tinted purple ; and very many more of the true show type. Dahlias, carnations, be- gonias, etc., are also strongly in evidence. Among decorative chrysanthemums of special merit for outdoor culture we note Tapis d'Or, Menelik, Champ d'Or, Acajon, Flocon de Neige, Orange Pet, etc. (To be continued.) The Value of Bulb Stock That bulb flowers have really never been appreciated at their full value, I know the reader of this short arti- cle will instantly deny. You have in your mind the prominent place that everything in bulb stock has taken, not only in the florists' trade, but also in the private greenhouses of this country during the past few months. Of course for years both private and commercial growers have grown bulb flowers in ever increasing quantities; but when it comes right down to the facts in the case, the private-grower has used his hyacinths, tulips, and narcissi for filling-in purposes — when roses, carnations, violets, and orchids (which I should have mentioned first) were in short supply. It is the same with the commercial florist — he says to his customer, "I have no ro.ses, carnations, or violets, but I have some very good tulips, yes, and some excellent daffodils." What I wish to bring oxit is this — we have all of us been very prone to look down upon bulb flowers; they are good enough to fill in with, but never have had a seat at the first table. Now T want to ask you .i ques- tion, and it is simply this : What would the flower trade of America have done without Dutch bulb flower stock, during the past six weeks or so? It is all right to laugh now, but many of our florists, without bulb flowers, would simply have had to stop business in the month preceding the sun's again shining, or in other words, during the last half of January and part of February. ] am a great admirer of bulb stock, and as far as I can influence you towards it I am trying to do so. For the splendid way in which this class of flowers carried us through the almost absolutely sunless time from before Christmas until a few short weeks ago, should forever place in the highest estimation everything that goes by the name of Dutch bulbs. In this connection, a reminding word to call to" your attention the yearly increasing s^les of Holland bulbs, that season after season are taking place to planters, may not be unappreciated. The past two autumns, especially, has seen such enormous quantities of Dutch bulbs ordered from our seedsmen that towards the end of the seasons, and quite a few weeks before the ground has frozen, for the winter, it has been necessary to re- turn mtoney to customers, with the notification that bulb stocks were exhausted. In comparison with this state of affairs cast your thoughts back with me, say ten, yes, twenty j'ears, and bring to your mind the number and value of Dutch bulbs that were imported by even the largest firms at that time— do you remember the first bulb catalogtie? Compare it with those of last autumn. But, I feel that I have already taken up enough valuable space. I am a firm believer in Dutch bulbs, and I am sure all their friends will pardon what may seem perhaps an unwarranted plea in their favor. Sometimes I try to look ahead and wonder if the con- sumption of bulbs will develop and increase during the next decade as it has during the past — but the problem will answer itself as time goes on, and T think favorably. Dutch bulbs are no longer a side issue — a filler in — but one of the greatest factors in the seed trade of America tod a}'. fl mC^cMjrW M&rch 2S. 1M7 HORTICULTURE, 371 The Pergola in English Gardens The pergola, that until a few years ago was as- sociated in the minds of most with a garden iri sunny Italy, where the vines that clothe its pillars are laden with luscious grapes in their season and the roses that deck its masonry bloom the winter through, filling the garden with rich color, and lading the soft breez.es with scent, is now an institution in English gardens throughout the length and breadth of the land. In this country, however, the term pergola is applied to structures that in the land which is its home would hard- ly be tolerated. The possessor of a garden, no matter how small it is, is almost ceiiain, sooner or later, to span a walk with a series of arches of larch or oak or possibly some far less satisfactory sort of wood and im- mediately upon the conclusion of the work will dub it "pergola." But how different a thing this is from the Italian pergola with square pillars of solid masonry and a roof of stout oak beams, where the planting is done with a light hand that the beauty of the pergola itself may not be hidden. There are of course some fine examples of the Italian pergola in this country and planted with a proper knowledge of how the work should be done. The accompanying illustration gives an excellent idea of the pergola as it is constructed in most English gar- dens today. It is, of course, far less expensive when made of wood than when built of stone and when stout poles are used and carefully arranged the pergola, while not such a noble and dignified structure as the word was formerly understood to designate, is infinitely su- perior to those pieces of arches, sometimes built of flimsy wood, sometimes of iron uprights connected by chains which are frequently to be seen in English gar- dens. Made of stout posts of larch or oak, and strongly built as shown in the photograph, a pergola will last for years and never looks paltry. There is no doubt that it is in this form that the pergola will be found in most English gardens of the future. The paved path be- neath, fringed on either side by a narrow verge of grass, with a border behind this in which lavender, rosemary and other old-fashioned plants are growing, gives an additional charm to the scene. This paved path oifers a splendid opportu' nity for growing miniature plants in the cracks be-- tween the stones, if, as should be the case, the path is laid without the use of cement. The violet cress (lonopsidium acaule) is a charming little annual suitable for this purpose. In most Eng- lish gardens the pergola is given up chiefly to the many beautiful varieties of the rose now to be had, but the one shown in the illustration was planted differently. Some of tl;e handsome large-leaved vines, such as Vitis Coignetiae and others, the purple flowered Clematis Jackmanni (still in lovely bloom where the vines take on their rich autumnal color), honeysuckle. Polygonum Baldschuanieum and other climbing plants were used. Hollyhocks are shown in the border beneath and these stately plants are quite suitable for this position, although not nearly so beau- tiful as the Madonna lily (Lilium candidum) which is a feature beneath the pergolas in some Italian gardens, and make? an exceptionally charming picture. /jfrCUXi^ n- /H.7 ■Kj^^'wj*w*w^xw yw TPWyOIJ* Amoug the wise and patriotic ;icts of **^i^*^ ■* ■tV^^ ■w M. \J M\.m1^ a patriotic President Roosevelt none are more to his ^^^^ MARCH 23, 1907 No7T2 "* credit or more to the best interests of the — country than his recent proclamation, PUBLISHED WEEKLY BY Creating ir.DOO.OOO acres of additional forest reserves. HORTICULTURE. PUBLISHING CO. rpj^g narrow-minded, unexcusable truculeney of certain 11 Hamilton Place. Boston, Mass. senators in the interest of land grabbers "and lumber WM. J. STEW^ART, E^^or Z. M.c.er SYndicatcs has iK^en checlauated and the President's ^^^_^^_^__^^__^^-_— -^-^^— -^^-^^— ^;^-^^ action will have the hearty approval ot all good citizens. SUBSCRIPTION PRICE . 0»e Year, in advance, $i.oo; To Foreign Countries, 2.oo; Sinjle Copies, 05 Again V/e have the pleasure Of dirCCt- ADVERTisiNG RATES Our friends ing attention to the enterprising DiIcoSnts?li'con".°tfro^'co'n»ecutive'inser'tions, asfoiiowi; ' '■°°' the wholesale spirit SO wcll displayed by our cut One month (4 times) 5 per cent.; three montlis (13 times) 10 per cent. ; «,..!.«. n J i.- TPi j. six months (j6 times) 20 per cent. ; one year (52 times) 30 per cent. flOnstS tlower aaVCf tlSCrS in OUr Jiaster nUm- Page and half page spaces, special rates on application. , -xt n ^ a. j • i — ber. No department of commercial coPYRiaHT. 1907. Bv HORTICULTURE PUB CO horticulture calls for greater business sagacity and it Eniered as second-class matter December 8, 1904, at the Post Office at Boston. Mass. ° ^d j under the Act of Congress ot March 3, 1879. jg jjq^ surprising that the rauks of the commission flower ~^____,^»^_._ dealers have furnished some of the most eminent leaders ^*^*^ * '^^ * ^ in club and society work. We commend them with con- FRONTISPIECE— EASTER 1907 fidence to all in need of flower material for the great COMMERCIAL CHRYSANTHEMUM CULTURE IN • g , . , • j^ ^incerclv hooe will fullv FRANCE— C. Harmau Payne— Illustrated 369 spnng norai event vuiicn we bincerei> nope win luiiy THE VALUE OF BULB STOCK— M. B. Faxon 370 compensate m volume for the disappointing season ]ust THE PERGOLA IN ENGLISH GARDENS— H. H. experienced. Thomas— Illustrated 371 DIFFERENT FORMS OF EUONYMUS RADICANS — HORTICULTURE extends liorewith an Easter Hans. J. Koehler— Illustrated 372 Easter crrpptino' +0 its rpqrlpr* Mav tbp <;nriTi(T ORNAMENTAL CONIPFRS—A. Hans 373 greeting to its reauer;-. May tne bpnng THE TULIP DISEASE AND ITS TREATMENT — greeting time now dawning after a winter which in BRITISH 1lORTICULTURE-W." H.' ' Adsett: '. ! '. ! ! ! ! ! ! 375 "I'i^.y sections of our country will be long NEWS OP THE CLUBS AND SOCIETIES reniembered as the severest ever experienced bring to all Srjlu; No^es-Sewpo'rlto?^^^^^^^^^^ a volume of business also unprecedented and m all de- —St. Louis Florist Club— The French Garden- partments of this — the most excellent ot man s indus- ers' Society of London 376 tries, may fresh enthusiasm, broader vision and greater Morris County Gardeners' and Florists' Club— Co- efficiency prevail. As usual Horticulture's advertis- lumbus Florists' Club — -North Shore Horticultural i.i.i,a 4!i.i. i.i ii Society, President James McGregor, Portrait- mg pages present the offers of the most advanced houses Elberon Horticultural Society— Pennsylvania Hor- in all horticultural lines — those firms which seek to do ticultural Society — Dayton Florists' Club 377 business with the intelligent and progressive jx^ople to ..,t!FiTL'i?'\,Sa1'''L^r^^T^*^^; ^^^ whom Horticulture distinctly appeals. We Iwspeak The Banquet- Additional Exhibition Notes 378 ^or these advertisers the patronage wlncli they so well Group of Rose Society Visitors — Illustration 379 merit. LITTLE .JOURNEYS BY THE GINGER JAR MAN— George C. Watson 379 The announcement bv tlie chairman of OUTDOOR ROSE CULTURE— Theodore Wirth 380 The national the committee of fifty that he has THE HYBRIDIZATION OP ROSES— E. G. Hill 382 ^^^ comiiuuee 01 mi.\ uidi iic iias. CLIMBING AND TRAILING ROSES IN THE HARDY flower show secured over nine tliousand dollars wI^eIom^ CHESTNUTS " ! ! ! ! ! ! l i ! ! l ! ! l ! ! l ! ! ! ! i i 384 "^"^"^ toward the required ten thousand dollar A MODEL ESTABLISHMENT— Illustrated 385 guarantee fund should dissipate all HEARING ON EXPRESS RATES 385 i x^. ^j i^ •• j^+ i^ existed a« to the certainty of the CARNATIONS— Fred. Stahelen 386 "^louoi tiidt mignt nave exisreo as 10 tik c< itami) 01 tne CARNATION MAY— Illustrated 386 proposed national flower show at Cliicago. This h.appy CULTURE OP THE CARNATION— Percy Herbert... 387 realiaition is indisputably due to the indomitable per-' ^/s^^^TlSI I^^SU^B^S^TrTl^'po^R ^^K- ''' -t^e of chaimia^i Knsting who assumed the arduous STONES Illustrated 390 undertaking at a time wlu>ii the tirst flush ot impetuous SEED TRADE 391 enthusiasm had worn ort' and tlie project had come to a OBITUARY— .lames Draper— Other Deaths 400 standstill for lack of courageous leadership. The ''''Voi^n.''Bj.^'"^n^Z''^Zloit. Indianapolis. American Eose Society^s exhibition now scheduled for New York, Philadelphia, Washington 403 Chicago m tlie spring of 1908 will be a good forerunner MISCELLANEOUS and ajipetizer for the srrci'.ter affair of the succeeding fall Poetry — Month of Gift and Hope 371 ,,,. siiriiv. During Recess 37S Movenients of Gardeners 384 rj.,,,, j^,„,,i.i,..,jj j^^^g Society has good Dont Be Tempted — Pr. Denzer 385 - '^ Simple Faith and 'Sour" News 385 ^"^ ''°^^ reason to feel proud of its Washington Publications Received ■■•■■■■••• ^90 society's wise meeting and exhibition. Some disap- Review of New Booif — W. H. Adsett 394 '^ ^ A Profitable Enterprise 394 policy pointmeut was expressed that the latter Business Changes 400 „..,. ,niVrior to the display made in Losses by Hail 400 ^ - News Notes 400-401 Boston hist year but attendant circumstances and envir- wlTifL-H In^ ronmeut should be considered and. taken all in all, Incorporated 403 ,., , . ^ . , . , , - . , , _, ' Greenhouse- Building or Contemplated 411 \\ ashington s acliievcment was most i)raiseworthy. The List of Patents 411 result should Ix- extrcnielv sratifviiiff to the officials of March 23, 1907 H O F. T I C U L T U R n 37» the American Kose Society and to Mr. Bisset and his assistants in the local work, all of whom labored so assiduously on behalf of their respective societies and for the comfort and pleasure of their visitors. Tlie sentiment in favor of professional control of the activi- ties of the American Bose Society is very reassuring and cannot fail to attract to the ranks the increasing support of an cVnient whose loyalty has been well tested in other similar bodies, without whose support both Boston and Washington would have lieen fatally handicapped. At this juncture the decision to go to Chicago with the next meeting was eniinently wise as results wilh amply demonstrate in due time. We hope that the western rose growers will make a vigorous start at once, cheer and encourage the hard wi irking officials of the .society by assuming meinbershiji now and taking the prelimi- nary steps to assure an exhibition of unprecedented magnifieence at C'liieago next spring. The Tulip Disease and its Treat- ment During tlie last three years .iome extensive trials have teen made on the bulb farm of Messrs. Pohnan c*c Mooy, of Haarlem, Holland, with a view to discovering a rem- edy for tulip disease. These experiences have been based on the researches of Prof. Dr. H.Klebahan of Hamburg, who discovered that the destruction was caused by two distinct forms of fungi — viz. : Botrytis parasiticus and Selerotium tuliparum. T!ie disease caused by the for- mer shows itself in the s]iring by the non-appearance or the weakened appearance of the first tulip sprouts. Upon Ufting the bulbs there are seen numerous small black fungi, about the size of' a inn-head. In the case of Selerotium tuliparium larger dark brown fungi are discovered adhering to the old bulb. The use of dis- infectants has had the effect of making the ground unfit for bulb cultivation for some years. The only effectual remedy is to lift out any of the bulbs which show signs of the disea.se, together with the surrounding soil, and at the earliest possible moment in the spring time ensuing that these are destroyed by burning. It is necessary to cleanse the soil to prevent the disease spreading. The fungi, it has been found, will retain their vitality for at least two years in the ground, and in some places the ground has become so badly infected that it is impos- sible to cultivate bulbs. This shows the necessity of prompt action Iwing taken at the first indication of the disease on the bulb farm. • W. H. A. Our Way to make our publication valuable to the advertising dealers in every branch of the profession is to provide such reading matter as will secure the attention and consideration of the thinking, progressive men who are buyers of first-class material and are able to pay for such. If you have anything to offer to that class of buyers you can find no medium equal to Horticulture for the purpose. Our advertising pages show business houses universally known as leaders in American horticultural enterprise, who have used these columns constantly for the past two years. They Know Why! British Horticulture CAMKLLIA CULTURE In recent years the Camellia in this country has de- elined in popularity, owing to the rivalry of other bhmins. Public taste is very fickle in these matters of lloral fashions. Jlarket flori.sts have certainly felt the ehauge in fashion, for the demand and prices are .smaller now than was the case some years ago. Th^ hiraest trade collection of the camellia is to be found at the Koyal Nur.series, Waltham Cross, belonging to ilessrs. Wm. Paul & Son, who are also famous as rosar- ians. The newer addition to their collection includes Beauty of Waltham. of a flesh-colored tint, with five petals and shapely form. This has been awarded three first-class certificates and an award of merit. Duchess of Teck is of a bright, satiny rose pink with faint red \eins along the margins of the segments. The best of the bunch is undoubtedly Pride of Walthanr; the bold blooms are of a pure soft tint. Thi' Duchess is of ? rich, rosy-pink color, the centres being shaded with sal- mon. One charm of the camellia here is its hardiness. At the old garden? at Chiswick belonging to the Eoyal Horticvdtural Society there was a collection in the open air which flourished. These were grown in bush form, came as high as 1'2 feet, !:>ehind a wall and facing the north. GARDENERS' COMMISSION In the past the custom has largely prevailed of the British nurserymen and seedsmen giving a bonus or commission to gardenerSj based on the amount of the order received from the employer. This custom lent it- self to considerable abuse by unscrupulous jjersons, but as the gardeners expected this gift firms who desired to secure custom had no other alternative than to follow (he lead of their competitors. The new Act of Parlia- ment prohibiting the payment of these commissions was passed with the object of preventing dishonesty amongst employes, and for the purpose of raising the .-tandard of commercial morality. The members of the Horticultural Trades' Association of Great Britain, comprising the leading nursery and seed houses, are now pledged not to pay secret commissions of any kind. Their efforts to promote a better form of trading, how- ever, is somewhat hampered by the action of certain con- tinental firms, who in defiance of the new enactment are offering commissions to gardeners. The Association have issued a warning to tlie employes not to accept the illegal offer. Gardeners who as a body are not too well paid, are disappointed at the loss of these anniial pres- ents. There is also some dissatisfaction amongst the purchasers that although the trade are saving the com- missions they are making no reduction in the price of their wares. yy^H. dM^ 376 H <:^Tt* 1 b u^Lt u itii Mafisii 23. 1907 ' NEWS OF THE CLUBS AND SOCIETIES GARDENERS' AND FLORISTS' CLUB OF BOSTON. Carnations furnished the theme for consideration at the March meeting of this club which took place on Tues- day evening, ]9th inst. There were on exhibition vases of superb flowers among which the following may be named as excellent. Scarlet seedling 405 from E. A. Wood; this fine variety was described recently in these columns. Evangeline, Beacon and Alma Ward from Peter Fisher, After- glow from Wm. Nicholson, White En- chantress and Winsor from F. R. Pierson Co.. vase of seedlings from H. A. Stevens Co., Bay State from A. Roper. This grand novelty attracted much attention. In addition there were Scarlet Conical radish and let- tuce from W. W. Rawson & Co., the lettuce having been grown under electricity. A large collection of Zvolanek's winter-flowering sweet peas from William Sim. Vase of hand- some annual larkspurs from W. N. .Craig. Each exhibitor was called \ipon to make remarks upon his respective exhibit. Speaking of Win- sor Mr. Pierson said that this variety had proved distinctively a success as a commercial variety and he was sure it would give very general satisfac- tion as a standard carnation for rough ^ and ready culture. Buyers, he had noticed, were getting discriminative and looked for. good all around quali- ties rather than just for size. He spoke well of Melody as a market grower. Mr. Fuld described briefly the method of introducing electricity into the lettuce beds at Rawson's; copper plates 3 ft. by 18 in., buried in the soil receive the current from feed wires at each end of the bed and the electricity passes from one to the other through the entire length, the result being an average gain of three or four days in growth. D. Iliffe showed a revolving plant stand which he is placing on the market. F. E. Palmer led in the carnation discussion. He proposed Field Culture vs. Indoor Culture as the first topic. He advocated the former because of the abundant food, fresh air, etc., available for the young plants. Peter Fisher took a middle ground, that circumstances and the man have much to do with results in either case and the only way to decide as to merits is to test both methods. The question of space is most important in indoor culture, otherwise Indoor culture would be more generally followed be- cause of the precarious weather con- ditions that field stock must often face. Mr. Pierson held similar views but mentioned the fact that roomy houses, well -ventilated, are essential for Indoor culture. Mr. Stevens thought much depended upon the vari- ety under culture. The Most Important Point at which Breeders Should Aim was the next topic. Mr. Sander's ideal was better flower and shorter stem. Mr. Stewart, appealed for fragrance and Mr. Craig coincided. The Relative -Value of High Grade Flowers was also dis- cussed; Mr. Palmer recommended that breeders give more attention to com- mercial qualities. Mr. Patten believed that there would always be a call for both high grade and low grade blooms. This topic brought out con- siderable discussion on the relative value of awards as made by the American Carnation Society upon the basis of exhibition blooms. It was the consensus of opinion that the plan of placiHg stock of new varieties in vari- ous localities for test should be more generally followed and that first class certificates should be given with great caution and only after extended trial. Mr. Pierson said that the main reason new varieties sometimes fall down after introduction is because they had not been submitted to sufficiently critical tests at the outset. Also that introducers should proceed cautiously in order to establish confidence in whatever might be offered under their name. Mr. Farquhar addressed the meeting on the general summary enlarging up- on the desirability of providing some central and universally recognized body to pass upon and give its stamp of approval to meritorious products, a body with which all local clubs and societies should affiliate and expressed bis opinion that events are so shaping iheniselves that the Society of Ameri- can Florists will ultimately assume a broader field than heretofore and fur- nish the desired central authority whose seal of approval will carry to jirestige the world over, any horti- cultural product to which it is given. President Win. .1. Stewart of the S. A. F., being called upon expressed similar views to those of Mr. Farqu- har and emphasized as the need of the hour a closer affiliation of all horticul- tural organizations, using as an illus- tration action taken by the S. A. F. last week in appealing to the U. S. Interstate Commerce Commission on behalf of New Jersey growei-s suffer- ing from oppressive express charges. Mr. Palmer announced the amend- ment of the Boiler Inspection Bill mak- ing its provisions acceptable to the users of steam boilers for greenhouse purposes and was accorded a rising vote of thanks. Jackson Dawson was recommended tor honorary member- ship. The death of N. B. Glass was announced. Secretary Craig recom- mended an appropriation of $25.00 for a special premium to be offered at the fall exhibition of the Mass. Horticul- tural Society. An invitation to visit the plant houses of W. W. Edgar Co. on March 23 was unanimously ac- cepted. It was announced that the April meeting would be ladies' night and would include a banquet. NEWPORT HORTICULTURAL SO- CIETY. Mr. S. G. Harris, Tarrytown, N. Y., has donated a premium of $15 for the best collection of roses at the June exhit>ition. The society, in addition to an unusually large number of pre- miums for exhibits by gardeners and others, has decided to provide in the schedule liberal premiums for plants, flowers and vegetables grown by school children. Prizes will also be awarded for the best school gardens, the president of the society to be the sole judge of the gardens. The society voted not to insert the rule forbidding the use of supports for plants in the arrangement of groups, because the enforcement of that rule last year brought in fewer groups, and disappointing results in those p-it up. D. M. WASHINGTON CLUB NOTES. The last regular monthly meeting of the Florists' Club of Washington, prior to the convention, was held March 5. with good attendance. All officers of preceding year were unani- mously re-elected, as follows: Peter Bisset, president; Z. D. Blackistone, vice-president; Chas. McCauley, sec- retary; W. H. Ernest, treasurer; board of directors, Thos. Field, Jos. Freeman, Jr., Jno. Robertson, W. S. Clark and Chas. McCauley. ST. LOUIS FLORIST CLUB. The St. Louis Florist Club held its regular monthly meeting on Thurs- day afternoon of last week. The meeting was very interesting, but the attendance was small, only sixteen re- sponding to the call. The Flower Show committee reported that they were unable to use the $10,000 guar- antee fund, and it was voted to dis- charge the committee, with thanks for their great efforts in behalf of the club. The club voted to loan the Bnglemann Botanical Club their tables and vases for their spring flower show, to be held some time in early spring. It was decided by a full vote that the meeting on April 11th will be the annual rose competition, open only for local growers, and $50 in prizes will be offered. The trustees will have full charge of same and will re- quest growers of new varieties to send blooms for exhibition. Instructions were given to Chairman Smith of the trustees to make prepar- ations for some kind of entertainment tor the members and their families in order to celebrate the club's 20th an- niversary. One hundred dollars was placed at their disposal for expenses. THE FRENCH GARDENERS' SO- CIETY OF LONDON. This useful and prosperous society recently held its eighteenth annual dinner at the Cafe Royal. A represen- tative company sat down, under the presidency of M. Lageat, Councillor .>f the Exterior Commerce of France. After dealing with the progress of the society and eulogizing its usefulness M. Lageat referred to France as the .i^anlen of Europe and that horticulture had always been patronized there and encouragefi by the government. He rpminiled his fellow countrymen of fruit culture which was now being carried on under more difficult cir- cumstances owing largely to American competition. This was especially no- ticeable in apples which had not only invaded the English market but also the Paris market. He thought this was a thing many French gardeners should see to. March 23, 1907 HORTICULTURE 377 MORRIS COUNTY (N. J.) pARDEN- ERS' AND FLORISTS' SOCIETY. One of the most successful meetings this society ever held was that of March 13th. The carnation reigned supreme; there were novelties from abroad and standards from at home. We had roses, sweet peas and cycla- mens also. Dailledouze Bros'. Welcome secured a certificate of merit. F. R. Pierson Company sent Winsor and White En- chantress, previously certificated here. Bassett & Washburn, Hinsdale, 111., sent two vases of red seedling. No. 20, It got a certificate of merit. John Rlemels' Winsome, and red seedling. No. 32, each secured a certificate of merit. Geo. Harvey, Madison, N. Y.^ had two fine vases, one of them a white seedling of great promise. Alex J. Guttman, N. Y., showed Victory. Geo. H. Hart, gardener to R. D. Foote had three vases of carnations in three varieties. A. Herrington showed Rob- ert Craig, Pink Enchantress, Mrs. M A. Patten, Enchantress, Jessica and Fiancee at their best. Other exhibits were rose Aurora from Paul Niehoff, Lehighton, Pa., which received a certificate of merit; rose Queen Beatrice from F. H. Kra- mer, which also received a certificate of merit; cyclamens from H. B. Vyse. gardener to G. E. Kissell; myosotis and carnations from John Heeremans, gardener to A. R. Whiting; carnation.^ from Samuel Stewart and E. Reagan; carnation Victory and sweet peas from Andrew Kennedy, gardener to Dr. L. U. Ward, and carnation Robert Craig from Wm. Duckham. We had quite a delegation from out- side, among whom were Fred Heere- mans, Lenox, Mass.; Harry A, Bun- yard. N. Y.; Wm. Ross, Tarrytown: Parker T. Barnes of Doubleday, Page & Co., John Riemels, Woodhaven, L. I.; Joseph A. Manda, Orange, N. J. Three papers on the carnation in as many different aspects were read by Wm. Duckham, Robt. M. Schultz and Percy Herbert. Each received the thanks of the Society after they had answered many questions and dis- cussed several points. Intense interest was manifested in the novelties as they were looked over. The evening of April 10 will be Rose Night, which ought to prove a drawing card for both members and visitors. We want all the novelties we can get for that occasion, and can undoubtedly depend on the home growers for a creditable display of the standard kinds. Two papers on the rose are to be read, one by David Falconer and •one by Andrew Kennedy. COLUMBUS FLORISTS' CLUB. The first regular meeting of the month was held last Tuesday evening. President Stephens in the chair, and the secretary being ill, M. B. F^xon served in his place. It gives the writer much pleasure to be able to say, that the display of plants and flowers was by far the best of the season. Messrs. Torrey, Brust, Williams, Meitzmaier, and Monk, who served as the prize committee, made the following awards: To I. D. Slebert for very well- flowered specimen of Mme. Van der Cruyssen azalea, 20 points; R. A. Cur- rie for Spiraea superba, 15 points; Mu- rillo tulips from Sherman F. Stephens brought him 15 points; Jacob Relchert for Kaiser Kroon tulips, 10 points; and A. Wedemeyer 10 points for a Genista fragrans. On the question of whether the penny packets of flowers and vegetable seeds shall be distributed free to the public school children or at a penny apiece as last year. A committee was ap- pointed to confer with the Columbus Board of Education. I wish to say that our club is a unit in believing that it is far better for the children that they pay for their seeds. As had been arranged at the last meeting, this evening had been set aside as ladies' night; so just as soon as we possibly could we closed busi- ness, and entertained our guests. The next meeting will be held Tuesday evening March 26. NORTH SHORE HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY. This society held its regular meet- ing on March 15, President McGregor in the chair. J. W. Duncan of Boston gave a very interesting lecture on trees and shrubs. A certificate of merit was awarded James Salter for six pots of antirrhinum, Sutton's White Queen. This is a dwarf variety grow- ing one to two feet in height and suit- able for window or conservatory dec- oration. Resolutions of sympathy were passed on the death of William J. Griffin. Mr. Griffin was gardener at the C. H. Tweed estate. Beverly Farms. He was. a charter member of this society. urer, and occupying that position from 1899 until 1906, when he was elected president, and was re-elected to that oflBce for liiilT. ELBERON HORTICULTURAL SO- CIETY. The regular meeting of this society was held on March 4, vice-president Henry Wood in the chair. The sched- ule of the second annual flower show, which will be held on July 24 and 25, was drawn up and adopted. Some fine exhibits were staged, notably, stocks Queen Alexandra by A. Bauer; tulips Proserpine and Belle Alliance by J. Kennedy; violets Marie Louise, by A. Greib; violets La France by F. Dett- linger; and carnations by W. Swain. Cauliflower and lettuce were shown by P. Murray. A delegation of the society visited the F. R. Pierson Co.'s establishment recently. W. F. Ross met them in New York and conducted them to the Florence Hotel, Tarrytown, where an excellent repast was served. After going through the greenhouses there, they enjoyed a sleigh ride to Scarbor- ough. There carnations were seen In every stage of growth and presented a magnificent spectacle. The day was a most enjoyable and profitable one for all. JAMES MiGREGOK, President of the North Sliore (Mass.) Horticultural Society. ,The above photograph of President McGregor was taken several years ago. Mr. McGregor is a native of Perth. Scotland. He came to the States in 1871, his first position being at the John L. Gardner estate in Brookline, Mass, under the late C. M. Atkinson. When the Joseph H. White estate at Brookline was laid out, Mr. McGregor went there as head gar- dener, and remained a number of years. At the present time he is gar- dener for Miss A. G. Thayer, West Manchester, Mass., moving there, with Miss Thayer, from Brookline eight years ago. He is a charter member of the N. S. H. S., being its first treas- PENNSYLVANIA HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY. ' The special feature of the monthly meeting on the 19th inst., was the ad- dress by W. Kleinheinz, gardener for P. A. B. Widener, "An American Gardener's Winter Trip to Europe." This was well received and was ten- dered the thanks of the society. H. L. Frost made some interesting re- marks on "tree surgery" — a popular phrase for correct methods in pruning trees. Samuel Batcheler showed some very well grown Enchantress carna- tions, some of them averaging 4 1-2 inches. The spring show which opens on the 26th inst. was a live topic. The price of admission has been reduced to 25c. and it was voted to invite the school children during suitable hours so as to plant the seed that will bear fruit in days to come. Among out of town visitors were Mr. Craw of the Lord & Buruham Co. and Mr. Lauten- slager of Kroeschell Bros. Co. DAYTON FLORISTS' CLUB. At the last meeting of the Dayton Florists' Club, G. W. Bartholomew was elected president; F. W. RItter, vice-president; H. H. Ritter, treas- urer, and H. M. Frank, secretary. At a previous special meeting, parks were discussed, and a great deal of valuable information received from the members. J. B. Heiss and H. Haerlein offered the city their serv- ices, free of charge, to draw all plans for the new park system, and also superintend the same under the same conditions for one year. John H. Pat- terson has brought Mr. Olmsted from Boston to look over the grounds, and with his everlasting generosity for the benefit of our trade has paid the expenses of Mr. Olmsted out of his own pocket, an example well worthy of imitation. A discussion was had at the last meeting as to the detriment to the trade caused by the fakirs who sell the cuUings of the large central mar- 378 HORTICULTURE, March 23, 1907 kets for a song, thereby depreciating the value of flowers and really getting the best flower buyers disgusted with the trade. As long as they were standiiig on the street corners it was not so bad, but since they have opened stores, a different aspect has been put on the matter. A resolution was passed that none of the retailers will patronize, henceforth, those growers selling to such channels. CLUB AND SOCIETY NOTES. The Worcester County Horticul- tural Society held its 65th annual re- union and bantiuet on the evening of .March 13. President O. B. Hadwen was presented with a copper plaque from the members of the society, the presentation speech being made by •Chas. W. Wood. I An organization to be known as the Grand- Rapids Florists' and Market Gardeners' Club has been formed at Grand Rapids, Mich., with officers as follows: Pres., Henry Smith; vice- pres., Eugene Davis; secy., Edward Preyling; treas., N. B. Stover. Meet- ings will be held the first and third Monday evenings of each month. The florists of Springfield, 111., met at the store of A. C. Brown on March 7 to organize a club, in order that suit- able preparations for the meeting of the State Florists' Association in that city, in February, 1908, might be made. Oflicers were chosen as follows: Pres- ident, A. C. Brown; vice-president, 6. M. Brinkerhoff; secretary, G. W. Jack; treasurer, George Van Horn. A. C. Brown, A. T. Hay and George Van Horn were appointed a committee to draft by-law,=, etc. DURING RECESS. On Friday evening, March 15, the proceedings connected with the visit of the American Rose Society to Washington were brought to a close with a bowling contest, participated in by the representatives of Philadel- phia, Baltimore and Washington, the trophy being a handsome silver cup, donated by the Baltimore Club. Wash- ington won out, as the following scores will show. The ceremony of filling the cup followed, accompanied by a sumptuous feed and "speechifying." by eminent visitors, regardless of the midnight hour: WASHINGTON. 12 3 Cooke 16T 161 IS.'i Sh.iffei- 161 158 188 Simmoiids 157 168 151 Mc-Lennon 150 155 194 Ernest lii! 201 166 757 843 851 Total~2454. BALTIMORE. 12 3 McKic-hmoud 144 157 173 L«lir 172 183 137 Boone 136 166 154 Moss 115 12-') 201 Seybold 178 169 lG;i 745 800 828 •total— 2373. PHILADELPHIA. 12 3 Graham 169 147 155 Dodds 147 161 176 Shock 144 131 159 Klf t 138 155 133 Connor 159 204 174 757 798 797 Total— 2352. Two more games are to be played. one at Philadelphia and one at Balti- more to decide the permanent owner- ship of the trophy. AMERICAN ROSE SOCIETY THE BANQUET AT WASHINGTON. After the labors of the exhibition and business sessions it was a de- lightful experience to the member.s of the American Rose Society when, on Thursday evening, they were ushered into the lavishly decorated banquet hall of the Arlington hotel, the music of an orchestra adding to the Im- pressiveness of the scene as the part.v of over one hundred and fifty ladies and gentlemen, members of the Florists' Club of Washington and their guests, took their places at the flower-laden tables. After the banquet had been served President Bisset extended a cordial welcome and congratulated the Rose Society upon the increasing love for the rose and the growing interest manifested in its cultivation. He then introduced J. R. Freeman as toast- master, who made a very happy ad- dress and called upon Hon. Simon Wolf to respond for "Our Country." At the mention of President Roose- velt all arose and cheered. Mr. Wolf spoke of the glorious privilege ac- corded every race and every nation- ality to come and find a home in a free country, a heritage of which we should be proud and transmit with all its blessings to generations yet un- born. All that is grand in sentiment and great in execution is within our reach and the "square deal" is our inalienable birthright. President Simpson responded for the American Rose Society, which he said was much more than a trade association, its motto being "A bush in every garden, a rose in every home" and which stands for educa- tion in the beautiful. District Commissioner H. B. F. Mac- farland was the next speaker, his topic being "Washington the City Beautiful." He spoke eloquently of the rose and its romance, of the American Rose Society as a "League of Beauty" and of the plans for the beautiflcation of the National Capital. He urged that senators and represen- tatives should be encouraged in every act of legislation and appropriation which shall tend to the embellishment of the nation's capital city. George H. Brown, for half a century connected with the park department of Washington, spoke of park develoL)- ment in the city since the initial work was begun by A. .1. Downing, the re- claiming of waste places and the hope- ful prospects for the future extensio)! and embellishment of the public grounds. Prof. P.. T. Galloway spoke for the Department of Agriculture, telling of its policy and work in advancing the agricultural and horticultural welfare of the country and the enormous de- velopment of the trade on many lines within the past twenty years. Patrick O'Mara responded for the gardener and his work for the rose. He said that the gardener, with his big heart and clear head, is the Atlas who bears the horticulture of the world on his shoulders. The real gardener, he declared, is not honored enough. There is glory in his title and no happier man treads God's foot- stool than the successful gardener, satisfied with his position. He paid tribute to M. H. Walsh, James Comley, W, A. Manda, E. G. Hill and others for their services to the rose and took occasion to make gallant allusion to the presence of the ladies on this oc- casion. , W. R. Smith received an ovation ap he arose to respond to the toast of "The Past, Present and Future of Horticulture." Flowers, he said, were made for the service of the soul and the gaidener does the work. He was proud of the title of gardener. President Wm. J Stewart responded for "Our Parent Society, the S. A. F. ' The speaKer extended to the Ameri- can Rose Society and the Florists' Club of Washington the congratulations of the parent society on the success of this event. He said that during the preceding days the executive officers of the S. A. F. had been busily en- .gaged in planning for the coming year of the Society's activities and en- deavoring to carry out the maternal instincts of the "parent" society in en- deavoring to bring about closer fra- ternal relations between all members of the great family of horticulturalal bodies, to broaden its scope and en- large its influence and usefulness. He referred to W. R. Smith's appellation of "New Hub of the Universe" 'as given to Washington and expressed gratification that Washington had shown so much wisdom in imitating the example set by Boston — the real "Hub of the Universe" in bringing in the ladies to enjoy the banquet. W. F. ,Gude spoke to the toast of "Our Guests." He advocated unity in all things and expressed sincere sentiments of love and friendship for the guests, hoping that the memory of this occasion may last as long as life for all who participated. "The Ladies" was the toast as- signed to Robert Craig and that elo- quent speaker did full justice to the inspiring theme, which, he declared to be the most important toast that can be proposed on any occasion, at any time, in any language or in any country. His word picture of the scene in Eden when the first gardener lost his job will not be soon forgotten by those who listened to it. E. G. Hill entertained the audience with some amusing stories and sub- mitted that two features of the affair had struck him as remarkable, viz.: Mr. O'Mara's tribute to the ladies and Mr. Craig's knowledge of Scrip- ture. Robert Kift then sung some new- verses recently added to his song "It all goes into sash." W. H. Elliott and Benj. Hammond spoke in praise of the work and the hospitality of the local organization and with votes of thanks and Auld Lang Syne adjournment was reached long past the midnight hQur. ADDITIONAL EXHIBITION NOTES. The group of rambler roses from M. H. Walsh was, as in Boston last year, the sensational feature of the exhibi- tion. Besides the better known favor- ites originating with Mr. Walsh there were Coquina, Delight, Babette, Le Fiamma, Paradise Excelsa a heavy trussed double pink. Red Riding Hood a dark crimson, and Galaxy a superb rich double pink with long trusses of bloom. W. A. Mar da staged a group of nevr March 23, 1907 HORTICULTURE- 379 Group of Rose Society Visitors at Washington and rare plants, notable among which were Asparagus elongata in bloom. Ly- caste Mandlana and other interesting novelties. Lager & Hurrell displayed a collection of rare orchids and Ed. S. Schmid aquatic plants in variety. The decoration of the exhibition hall and the banquet room by George C. Shaffer was a striking demonstration of that gentleman's artistic abilities. The mantel decoration on the first dav by Z. D. Blackistone with roses and ferns and on the second day bv F. R. Pierson Co., with Winsor carna- tions was one of the most admired features of the exhibition, the latter repeating the pronounced success made at Toronto. As a decorative flower- in such work, associated with delicate ferns and asparagus Winsor is un- excelled as its color is equally effec- tive and satisfactory under any kind ot light. .41 the close of the banquet at the Ai-lington Hotel. Peter Bisset the raiser of the rose Queen Beatrice made announcement that the story circu- lated publicly to the effect that he had received SoU.OOU from the sale of the rose was false and misleading and that he would not tolerate its repeti- tion. The actual amount paid Mr. Bisset for the stock was very much less: one of the daily papers of the following day stated same to have been $150. On the closing evening of the ex- hibition the cups and other trophies were presented to the winners by Secretary Hammond from the platform in the exhibition hall. Mr. Hammond's remarks were very witty and pertinent as he handed over the articles to their respective owners. At the close presi- dent Simpson said a few parting words, expressing gratitude to the hosts of the occasion and hopeful promise for Louis Freeman was highly compli- mented on the manner in which he conducted the exhibition as general manager. There were many difficul- ties in the way and the manner in which they were met and overcoifie was highly creditable to superintend- ent Freeman and the good words said of him were well deserved. LITTLE JOURNEYS BY THE GIN- GER JAR MAN. II. The White House. Scene: The Rose Show. Washing- ton. A question come? from the speaker's platform. Would we like to shake hands with the president? Everybody seems to be of one mind about that and so, headed hy Presi- dent Bisset and President Simpson we marched about a hundred strong to the White House, passed safely the guardians of the iwrtals and arrived shortly in the East Room, where we had the pleasure of presenting fifty blooms of prize- winning Richmonds to the chief executive of the nation. His astonishment and his keen apprecia- tion of the r-onipliment were both plainly apparent. Evidently most of the people who go to see Theodore go to get something and not to give any- thing away and so this crowd of flow- er growers bearing a sample of their best was a new experience. Robert Craig in his most suave and dulcet tones told the story, the why of our visit and the wherefor of the giit. Bows ard smiles from the pres- ident who then shakes with Gurney Hill, the raiser of Richmond, and thanks the good Lord that we have some in Amsrica who can go those clever foreigners one better and and sciences in America may prodttcc Gurney Hills ad. lib. After which we all look to see if our good right fist is clean and pass .along the line. Some of us are pretty nervous and worked up. Langjahr looks i>ale and fidgety and evidently feels like taking a sneak thro' some side door. Heacock who is also vrell up in the crowd seems to be counting his democratic beads and crossing himself. O'Mara further ilown the line beams like the morning iuin and seems altogether happy and unafraid — a worthy representative of the tmterrifled democracy of Jersey City. By and by it was Job's turn. Your humble servant of the Ginger Jar was not far behind Job. Well, gentlemen, I am pretty awkwa.rd but I hope to goodness I can make a bet- ter l)ow and handshake than Job. Then Phil, came along. I was glad to see that Phil, was just about as flust- ered as I was and only got half through his remarks when th? inex- orable isergeantAat-arms pushed him along. The East room is ginger-colored all through. Ginger colored curtains, gin- ger 'oiored mirror frames, ginger col- ored wall paper, ginger colored pianos, ginger colored everything except the two big ginger jars. The latter are blue. Finally the function was all over and then a photograph of our crowd was taken on the steps of the treasury liuilding. It was the proudest moment of my life when I shook hands with the rul- er of this great republic and an occa- sion that will long he remembered b.v me. I am busy now retailing in Phil- adelphia the hand that shook the hand at a handsome profit but to all the readers of HORTICULTURE it is free. Come in! 380 HORTICULTURE March 23. 1907 OUT-DOOR ROSE CULTURE. A paper read before the American Rose Society by Tlieodore Wirth. I consider It somewhat presumptive on my part, to appear before you ex- pert rose growers, and to thinlv that I might be able to say anything that may be new and possibly instructive to you. and I confess, that when 1 first received our president's request for a paper, I was readily inclined to de- cline. My eyes, however, took in the letter-head on which Mr. Simpson's in- vitation was written, and up in the.left corner it read:— "A Rose for Every Home. A Bush for every Garden." Gentlemen, this being the motto of our society, I am with you heart and soul, and I appear before you as a strong advocate of using the society's Influence and working organism, to ad- vance out-door rose culture iu general and by every available means, and not as a rose grower of special e.xperience and knowledge by whose suggestions and explanations you might profit. Most of yo>i, undoubtedly, are growing roses under glass, and while you take due interest in out-door culture and probably sell plants in planting sea- son and cut flowers during the Month of Roses, still your main business in- terests are centered in your indoor cultures, in your winter roses which bring you satisfactory pecuniary re- turns, reward you for your labor, in- vestment, energy and the patient watchful care bestowed upon your plants. The exhibits in the hall show us your skill, your wonderful achievements of hybridization and cultures and your love for your noble profession; and with you we are proud of your achieve- ments, and with you we enjoy our sojourn amoi.gst those creations of yours,— the roses of mid-winter, while all plant-life outside is dead. But as I look over this splendid display, my thoughts wander ahead, my vision leaves the narrow enclosure of this room, the hall and your hundreds of acres of greenhouses, and my longing lands me in a fairyland, in God's own Paradise, the home of our Queen of Flowers, the Out-Door Rose Garden. I want you to accompany me on this most pleasurable of all pleasure trips, and I want you to start out early. It is June, the month of roses, and truly the month in which I wish we could hold our convention. The sun is rising on a clear sky, and the dew is on flower, leaf, frond and blade. The at- mosphere is refreshing and the birds are jubilant in their renewed joy of life. We enter our garden of well cultivated roses, and God! what a glo- rious sight. How beautiful are the plants in their perfection of foliage, their abundance of sweet scented, strong, well-built flowers; what a rich- ness and variety of colors and shades, and what a wholesome and refreshing fragrance is in the clear morning air. Reverently we walk along those beds of indescribable beauty, under these arches of drooping bowers of flowers, all glittering and sparkling with the new-bcrn sunshine, reflected in mil- lions of diamond dew drops. We have met the rose at home in her very best form and beauty, in her modest garb and surroundings; and gentlemen, you will all agree with me that your very best creations of forced culture, be they displayed in the cost- liest, most luxuriantly furnished apartment of the millionaire's man- sion surrounded by priceless art treas- ures and draperies, are outshone in this garden, and that the wealth with which your coveted products are sur- rounded is an insignificant factor compared with this garden's draperies and attractive backgrounds of simple but majestic trees, shrubs and vines. The effect of the displays of your cre- ations and products artistically and tastefully arranged with all known arts of decoration is gorgeous, pleas- ing, fascinating; but the effect of our rose garden in all its simplicity is un- surpassingly sublime. I suppose I have made myself clear by this time that I am an enthusiast on out-door rose culture, without any attempt to belittle your efforts and achievements as indoor growers and decorators. Indoor rose culture has many advantages over out-door cul- ture, as it has within its reach an un- limited list of varieties and better yet a practically unobstructed field of hy- bridization. Yet the list of varieties of all classes of roses, available for out-door culture is so large as to sat- isfy practically all reasonable de- mands; in fact, it is nearly as much a matter of cleaning out and discarding many that are not worthy of culture because they are superseded by so many betters, as it is to get new varieties. Thanks to the earnest and success- ful efforts of the modern hybridizers of both America and Europe, the list of real everblooming roses adapted and hardy for out-door culture is in- creasing from year to year. I refer to the class of Hybrid teas. I notice in the last catalogue of Alex. Dickson & sons of Newtownards. Ireland, that out of a list of 82 pedi- gree seedling roses, 43 are Hybrid teas, 21 Hybrid perpetuals, 9 Teas and 9 Singles. This is but the cream of a numberless list of new seedlings, but many of them, undoubtedly, will prove available for out-door culture. The Hybrid teas are now on comparatively the same epoch of development as were the Hybrid perpetuals some 30 years ago, when the firm of Eugene Verdier of Paris alone, offered be- tween 40 and 50 new hybrids of that class every year from 1872-1880, and the number introduced since then is legions. The Hybrid tea rose will win for it- self recognition and preference, as an out-door rose, the more its hardiness becomes known. It is in reality this class which is entitled to the name "Perpetual Bloomers" in the proper sense of the word. I think that Hy- brid-reinontant is the proper name for what we call now Hybrid perpetual; for the word "remontant" really means what they do — bloom a second time (once more), but not con- tinually during the season, as do the Hybrid teas. Teas and Polyanthas. Let us see what we have today amongst the old standbys and new- comers well adapted for out-door cul- ture. I do not claim for all those I mention the title. The Best, for there- in we differ according to taste, experi- ence and observation. I simply men- tion them as varieties with which I have been successful and which seem to me to merit a place in every rose garden whose climatic condition is congenial to their growth. Every color and shade is represented. In white and shades we have the following Hybrid Remontants: Frau Karl Eiruschlsi, Mabel Morrison, Marchioness of Londonderry, Margaret Dickson. Mavourneen, Perfection dea Blanches. Coquettedes Blanches and Co- i]uettedes Alpes. Hybrid Teas— Augustine Guiuoisseau, Helene Gulllot, Kaiserin Augusta Victoria, Mildred Grant. Marquise Jeanne de la Chataigneraye, Souv. de Mme. Kugenle Verdier, Maman Cochet. In red and its many shades we have the following Hybrid Remontants: Etienne Level. General Jacqueminot, Gloire de Margottin, Horace Vernet, Jules Margottin, Jubilee, Marie Baumann, Oscar Cordel, Prosper Langier, Reynolds Hole, Kobert Duncan, Sultan of Zanzibar, Hy- brid Teas — Balduln, Dean Hole, Btoile de France, Ferdinand Jamin, Gruss an Teplitz, Liberty. Rev. David R. Williamson, Rich- mond, Papa Gontler. In Rose or pink we find Hybrid Remontants: American Beauty, Anna de Dies- bach, Baroness Rothschild Baronne Pre- vost. Clio, Caroline de Sansal, Comtease Cecille de Chabrillant, Countess of Rose- berry, Duchesse de Vallombrosa, Dupuy Jamln, Eugenie Verdier, Helnrich Schul- theis. Helen Keller, La Relne, Mme. Gabriel Luizet, Magna Charta, Marchioness of liownshire. Marchioness of Dufferln, Mar- guerite de St. Amande, Marquise de Caa- tellane. Mrs. John Lalng. Mrs. R. J. Shar- man Crawford. Oakmont, Paul Neyron, Pride of Waltham, Kev. J. B. M. Camm, Susanne Marie Rodocanachl, Victor Ver- dier. Hybrid Teas — Cactain Christy, Caro- line Testout, Dr. J. Campbell Hall, Kll- larney. La France, Mme. Abel Chatenay, Maman Cochet, Mrs. W. J. Grant, Relne Marie Henriette, Kate Moulton. In a class all by themselves we have the Polyantha roses, which in my opinion, are not known and grown enough. I should like to call them the children's roses. They are so eas- ily grown and are the real bedding roses. There are as many as 30 or 40 varieties of easy culture, namely: Red — La Prosperine, Leonie Lamesch, Llllput, Mme. Norbert Leravasseur, (Baby Rambler), Ma Petite Andree, Pink Soupert, Perles des Rouges. Rose or Pink — Glolre des Polyantha, Ma I'lllettc, M'lle. CecUe Brunner, Mignonette, Petite Constant, Petite Madeleine, Philip- pine Lambert, Primula. White — Annie de Montravel, Bellina Gull- lot, Clothilde Soupert, Flocon de Nelge, Josephine Burland, Katherine Zelmet, Marie Pavie, Miniature, Mosella, Paquer- ette, Princesse Marie Adelaide de Luxem- bourg, Schneewittchen, Snowball. Yellow— Etolle d'Or, Etolle de Mai, Emilie Potin. Eugenie Lamesche, FlUua Strasshelm, Golden Fairy, Le Bourguignon, Perle d'Or, Princess Elizabeth Lancelottl. The Rugosa family is also becoming more prominent through recent intro- ductions and we tiave now the follow- ing varieties: Red — Atropurpurea, Mme. Chas. Worth, Mrs. Anthony Waterer, Rugosa rnbra, Souv. de Pierre Leperdrleui. Rose — Belle Poitevine, Calocarpa, Conrad Ferdinand Meyer, Dellcata, Rose Apples. White — Blanc double de Coubert, Flm- brlata, Mme. Georges Bruant, Rugosa alba. The following Moss roses deserve a place in the garden: Red — Celina. Crimson Globe. Rose — Crested, Mme. Moreau. White — Blanche Moreau, Comtesse de Murinais. Perpetual White, White Bath. In way of trailers and climbers we have also a large variety representing Hybrid Remontants, Hybrid Teas, Teas, Noisettes, Bourbons, Polyanthas, Mosses, Rugosas, Gallicas, Wichura- ianas. Hybrid Multifloras, Moschatas and Sempervirens: Red— Cheshunt Hybrid, H. T.; Climb- ing Jules Margottin. H. B.; Climbing Papa Gontler, H. T.; Crimson Rambler, Pol.; Euphroslne, Pol.; Hiawatha, H. Wleh.; March 2?., 1907 HORTICULTURE 381 FiUils Caimiue Pillar, H. T. ; rhiladelphla liambler, I'ol.; Uelue Marie Hcuriette, H. T.; Rubin, Pol. Rose or Pink — Climbing Caroline Testout, H. T. ; Climbing Clothilde Soupert, Pol.; Climbing La France, H. T. ; Climbing Mme. de Watteville, T.; Cllmbliig Mrs. W. J. Grant. T. ; Climbing Souv. de la Malmaison, B. ; Climbing Victor Verdier, H. R. ; Cum- berland Belle. Moss; Dawson, H. Multi.; Debutante, H. Wlcli.; Dorothy Perliins, H. Wieli.; Helene, Pol.; Karissima, H. Wicli.; Lady Gay, Pol.; Leuchstern, Pol.; Mme. Berard. T.; Minnehaba, Paradise, Plnli Pearl, H. Wicb.; Piulj Roamer, H. Wicli. ; Psyche, Pol.; Queen of the Prai- ries, Setlgera.; South Orange Perfection, H. Wich.; Sweetheart, H. Wich. ; Univer- sal Favorite, H. Wich.; Wedding Bells, Pol.; Wm. Egan, H. Wich. White — Aimee Vibert, N.; Bruuoni fl. pi., Mosch. ; Countess of Lieveo, Arv.; Gar- denia Flora, Pol.; Climbing Kaiserin Au- gusta Victoria, H. T. ; Climbing iNiphetos, T.; Mme. Alfred Carriere, H. N.; Manda's Triumph, H. Wich.; Moschata alba, Mosch.; Rampant, Spv.; Schneelicht, Rug.; Splen- dens, Arv.; Thalia (White Rambler) H. Mfl. Yellow— Gardenia, H. Wich.; Wm. Allen Richardson, N, While speaking alsout Climbers, ■would it not be feasible to bud the Baby Rambler in numbers on the main shoots of the Crimson Rambler or other vi.gorous climber covering a trellis or arch, and so transform the ordinary rambler into an everbloom- er? I suppose this could be done suc- cessfully by relieving the rambler of its own flowering wood and by renewing the budding yearly on the new wood, which is grown along to replace the old. No I'ose garden would be complete without our wild and native roses, and we can use them as an iutroduc- tory feature in the way of border plan- tations around the garden. They are: Rosa Alba, Blanda, Canina, Carol- ineana, Lucida, Multiflora, Nitida, Rubiginosa, Rugosa, Setigera and many others. The pretty Midget Rose, Rosa mul- tiflora nana, should be freely used for borders along trellises. They are so easily grown from seed, if sown inside as early as Februai-y, potted up and planted out in May. Other miscellaneous garden roses not to be forgotten are: Soleil d'Or. A. B. ; Per.sian Yell.iw. A. B.; Harrison's Yellow. A. B. : Austrian Cop- per. A. H.: York and Lancaster. GnlUca; Stanwell's Perpetual. Damask: Cabbage, Centifoiia: White Bankaian. Banks: Yellow Banksiau. ISanks: Bennett's Seedling, Ayr- shire: .Mme. Plantier. Galliea. Lord Penzance's Sweetbriars — Amy Rob- sart, Annie of Gierstein, Brenda, Catherine Seyton. Edith Bellenden, Flora M'lvor, Green Mantel. Jeannie Deans. Julie Man- nerlng, I^ady Penzance, Lord Penzance, Lucy Asliton. Lucy Bertram. Meg. Merri- los. Minn.i, Kcise Bradwardine. Of all plants deserving special care and attentive culture, the rose, in my mind, is first. I regret that some of our ;;rowers and distributers to ama- teurs should state in their catalogues and guides on rose culture that the necessity of thorough preparation of soil, proper cultivation, etc.. is a story of ancient belief, and that roses will grow in any soil, location and con- dition. They will grow, yes, but will they flourish? Do not let us deceive and disappoint the lovers of roses for the sake of making easy money, for it is unjust and does not pay in the end, for one disappointed customer will dis- courage many " prospective buyers, while every successful amateur rose grower will induce and instruct all his friends and neighbors. Let us tell the people that the rose is a great feeder and delights in a heavy loamy soil en- riched by cow manure, and let us ask them to prepare their beds before planting, to a proper depth, provide the necessary drainage, if necessary, that thorough cultivation is better than continuous watering and sprink- ling; in short, give them the infor- mation that will make them expert rose growers and we will make them happy and our friends forever. The real lover of roses will not shrink from the expense and labor involved in such culture and his success will convert others. The very growers who advocate the planting the roses in any old way seem to have to go away from home to find subjects fit for illustrations in their catalogues, intended to show good rose culture. Good rose culture, however, means good deep loam, renewed fer- tilization of well decomposed manure properly applied, frequent cultivation and appropriate watering at the proper time, etc. This is the treat- ment of the soil to which the building up and sustaining of the root system of the plant is entrusted. The part of the plant above ground demands equal attention. Beginning in spring we must induce and balance the growth of the flowering wood, by proper pruning, and to do this prop- erly we must consider the habit, char- acter and strength of the plants. Vig- orous Hybrid Remontants we should relieve of all weak and superfluous wood, being satisfied with from 6 to 8 main shoots to a plant, and those we must cut back to from 5 to 7 eyes. Weaker plants we must prune more severely yet, cutting back to 3 or 4 eyes. The Hybrid Teas, which do bet- ter in not too heavy a soil, we must relieve of all weak and dead wood, and cut the remainder back 1-4 to 1-3 of their length. Teas and Polyanthas, of course, we won't cut back at all ex- cept to remove old and dead wood, with the object in view to keep the plant vigorous by inducing and favor- ing a certain percentage of young growth. During the flowering season we must constantly be on the watch. Passing flowers should be picked oft every .Jay and that before they drop all their petals. We can procure a second, and with some varieties of the Remontants, an almost continuous crop of flowers, by pruning past flow- ering shoots radically back to 6 or 8 eyes during the summer season. We must supply the necessary at- mospheric moisture to our plants by a thorough syringing from below, ap- plied after sundown; a treatment to which the rose readily responds dur- ing dry weather. Such sprinkling, furthermore, at least partly over- comes the minor insect pests, such as the aphis, red spider and rose hopper. We must closely watch for the arch enemy of the rose, the chafer, and pick him off for his kerosene bath, while we have to crush the leaf-roller with unrelenting energy and thor- oughness. Slugshot, hellebore, bor- deaux mixture, whale-oil soap and similar remedies must be on hand for ready use for other pests, mildew and other diseases and must be applied in good season and effective manner. For the over wintering of our roses we must take due precaution by pro- viding the necessary cover. The most effective, in fact the only satisfactory method, is to tie the shoots together and heap up the soil around the root- stock as high as possible, and if the plants are properly distanced, namely 2 feet to 2 feet 6 inches for the H. R. and 10 to 20 inches for the H. T., such heaping is entirely feasible. Then after frost has set in, put in a good covering of manure around those hills and ordinary bedding or litter between them. In spring remove the bedding, pull the manure down between the hills, rake your soil over it and do your pruning as soon as the eyes begin to break. Standard roses I think are most successfully grown by lifting them every fall and burying them in 18 in. or more of soil. Better yet have them in small tubs and bury tub and all. Climbers can be bent down and buried in the ground. By this method the bark is however easily cracked if not very carefully handled, and the re- sult is the loss of many of the main shoots. Thorough binding up in long straw with outside paper cover, there- fore, seems the most advisable cover for climbers in need of such protec- tion. Where the winter is not too severe, I consider fall planting preferable to spring planting provided the planting is done in good season and not later than 'November 15th. There in short are the general cultural directions under which I have seen the happiest results in the rigid climate of the east, Connecticut for instance. To us all these matters of culture are a matter of course, but for the amateur they are perplexing to begin with but should not be discouraging. No one today hesitates to acquire an automobile, not knowing the least thing about its mechanism or underly- ing principles of locomotion. To begin with he or she will be puzzled, but as gradually through experience and study tile mechanism and working principles of the machine explain themselves, the amateur chauffeur be- comes the self-confident master of this complicated creation of the profes- sional machinist, and he not only runs the machine but attends to ordinary repairs and before long has some sug- gestions to make for improvements. Why should the same amount of in- telligence not be able to solve the so much easier problems of competent and sensible rose culture. For instance, there is quite a dif- ference of opinion as to the relative value of budded or grafted plants and plants on their own roots. I think we most all agree tliat budded plants are giving much better results as to vigor of growth and quality of bloom, but we realize that the average amateur grower may be better served with plants on their own roots, because there will be no danger of his losing his flowering plant through the un- recognized or unnoticed growth of wild suckers. Now I think we ought to at least give our friends, the customers, credit for ordinary intelligence, by telling them that if they will compare the foliage of a wild rose with that of .a hybrid, they will soon learn to dis- tinguish between a sucker and the real thing; and they will understand that by diligently removing the former 882 HORTICULTURE Manch 2:J, i:in7 they will have the very best results with the latter. Ardent lovers of flowers will be glad to learn that. For those who are too busy or don't care, the own root plants I admit may be better, but I believe it is only fair to Btate to the amateur the difference be- tween the two, If the roses are budded low, the stock eyes removed before planting and ihe roses planted good and deep, comparatively little sucker trouble will be encountered, and I for one shall want budded plants wherever 1 have something to say in this matter of choice. The planting of one year roses, which if not especially advocated is at least widely advertised, is all right as far as it goes, but it must to a certain extent be misleading and disappointing to many amateur rose growers. The offer of one dozen rose plants for $1.00 guaranteed to bloom the first year from June to October is certainly very attractive and tempting, but if this one dollar is the extent of the avail- able funds for such investment, I would advise my customer to take 4 or 6 two-year old budded plants, plant them wider apart, be satisfied with a few flowers the first year and get the benefit of better and more blooms for- ever afterward. The one-year old plants, which have been planted close, will, if they grow, crowd each other in no time and con- sequently should be transplanted the second or third year at the latest, which in most cases is not done. If they don't grow it is because the soil to which they have been transferred out of the pots is not congenial, and the plant in itself is not of sutficient vigorous stock to overcome this change of soil texture and quality. Yet the buyer has planted them as di- rected— in any ordinary soil. The two- year old plant will fare better and give much more return in every case. Before I leave the subject of one- year old plants I want to ask the question whether it is not a fact that those plants on their own roots arc mostly winter cuttings from more or less continually forced stock, and some of them second cuttings from rooted cuttings in the bench? If so, can it be reasonably expected that plants so produced will attain the vigor, productive quality and sustain- ing strength and hardiness so essen- tial to outdoor culture? If not, is it not more or less a fraud on the public justifying the saying, "Cheap cloth, tools or help are too dear at any price." I claim that all own-root roses Intended for outdoor culture should come from soft or hardwood cuttings from outdoor plants. I say, propagate from good stock and offer good stock if you want to grow good roses and satisfy and retain your customers. As already stated, I am not an ex- pert rose grower and don't pretend to be, but I believe that here as else- where the underlying principle in se- curing good results, is good structural foundation. It is so evident that prop- agation from continuously forced plant stock and through too soft-wood means degeneration and deterioration of quality and strength that I need not dwell on this subject any longer. The best proof of this statement is the rapid degeneration of so many varie- ties used for forcing for a period of ten or even less years, compared with the same varieties grown outdoors and propagated from outdoor plants. There is one thing the buyer of budded plants is pretty sure of, and that is he need not fear to get in his purchased plants, the weak degenerated blood which he is apt to get by buying own root plants, and so-called slips. To discuss such matters is the prin- cipal purpose of our gatherings. The question has been put by our Execu- tive Committee, "What can the A. R. S. do to help the lovers of roses and the members of the society?" There are many ways of accomplishing the same purpose, provided said purpose is clearly defined and understood. To benefit the lover and amateur grower of roses, we must reach him outdoors. We must stimulate and advocate out- door culture, and educate those we reach with our pleas, To benefit the amateur means to benefit the growers. To encourage outdoor rose culture, I would suggest that we work aloug the following lines: 1. Suggest and advocate through our trade papers and through all other possible means the introduction of public rose gardens in public parks; not only in the large cities, but everywhere. Such gardens could be inaugurated and helped along through donations of plants by local growers and dealers, and where the experi- enced gardener is missing, help along this line might be furnished through the same sources. 2. Let the florist clubs and other kindred societies of the countr.v ar- range for free lectures, giving the pub- lic plain, true and comprehensive in- struction and information on the sub- ject, and have, if possible, a rose show connected with the lecture. 3. Let each rose grower or nursery- man establish a small rose garden in which he practises good culture; let him arrange for a rose show of his own and invite his customers near and far to his grounds when the plants are at their best. 4. Let the A. R. S. direct, or through local florists' clubs award prizes in medals or certificates to amateur rose growers for good cultures. 5. Would it be possible for the A. R. S to establish somewhere in the Middle States in connection with a Horticultural College or a reputable commercial establishment, an experi- ment station or trial ground, where new introductions could be tested to their true value from all points. 6. Would it be possible to have in that case a semi-annual convention at that trial garden, or could not at least a standing committee on novelties or the Executive Committee meet there every year in .lune to pass judgment on such plants as may be on exhibition there, and would not such reports be of great value to the grower as well as the amateur? These are questions and ideas that have occurred to me during my serv- ices as a park-man for the last few years, and I beg to submit them to you for consideration and discussion. I know that every rose successfully planted and grown brings roses, smiles and happiness to some heart and makes it better, and I love to work with you all as a gardener in this garden of usefulness and uplift- ing happiness. AN IDEAL IN ROSE RAISING. A paper read before the American Rose Society by E. G. Hill. Your president and executive com- mittee have suggested as a subject for my paper "The advisability of having an ideal in mind when attempting to raise new and improved varieties of roses." It would have been better if you had selected some one to prepare this pa- per who has had a broader and more extended experience bearing upon this particular line of work than myself; it is a subject full of interest, of mystery and of elusive leadings, and of which I am free to confess I have very little exact knowledge. The more I have tried to inquire into the laws govern- ing cross-fertilization the more sur- prised I have been at the very little tangible knowledge possessed by plant growers, for it would seem that after generations of attempts at crossing that we should find much more accur- ate information at hand, and at least a few formulas which might be fol- lowed with some certainty. These, however, are not yet at hand, but that is no occasion for discourage- ment, for of one thing I am convinced, there are underlying laws which guide to certain results, and while at pres- ent we are only groping toward them in the dark, patient persistence will finally give us our working theorem which will prevent the present waste of utterly haphazard effort, and reduce it to a science and an ait at least ap- proaching the exact. Nature does finally reward the painstaking investi- gator, and she does reveal enough con- cerning her manners and methods to give incentive to those who would know her better. I should say, by all means, have an ideal in mind when attempting the production of a new variety of rose through the medium of cross-fertiliza- tion. In fact, the ideal is persistently forced upon the working florist by the very shortcomings of his every-day fa- vorites; the amateur may please his fancy, and delight himself with the odd and curious results of haphazard work, and there is much pure pleasure to be derived from it; but the florist, with al,l his love and reverence for the beautiful in nature, has a sterner pur- pose in view; the rose has descended to commercialism: the rose grower must raise it to a pinnacle of perfection where it can dominate its special line of commerce, without apology for any weakness. And it must be confessed at the present time that the usefulness and the proflt of nearly every variety of commercial rose is greatly impaired by some serious drawback to its reli- ability; to eradicate these faults in the parent is impossible: to produce a seedling that shall retain the good points of the parent with the weakness eliminated is well worth working for; this, then, forms an ideal; definiteness of purpose in any line of activity is essential to results; and quite as im- portant as the ideal, is the working plan which must be formulated to attain the end in view. Some years ago I began working on red roses, hoping to secure something better than Meteor, Teplitz and Litta, all fine in their way, though stubborn material in the hands of the rose- fancier; my initial work was beguu with these varieties, and only after a good lapse of time have results been March 23, 1907 HORTICULTURE. S83 forthcoming. The purpose in view was first to secure a vigorous constitution in the progeny; that must always be first; seediings showing exceptional vigor have again been bred with Liberty, Richmond, American Beauty, Queen of Edgely, American Beauty best H. P.'s. My aim has been in this particular line of work to secure a red rose that would flower freely under glass in winter; furthering this idea of improving the red varieties, pollen was taken from American Beauty and over 300 crosses were successfully made last year (1906) and these latest seed- lings are now nice little plants growing vigorously in their little pot^. My hope in thus securing American Beauty pollen is to secure if possible a long stemmed, free blooming winter forcing variety; a previous effort in this line has given us a rose superior in color and size to American Beauty with the additional advantage of producing flowers as freely as Richmond or Bridesmaid. Quite a separate line of crossing has been to improve upon the size of Rosa- lind Orr English while retaining its general color scheme; with this in view hundreds of crosses have been made with pollen taken from Richmond. Queen of Edgeley, American Beauty and Paul Neyron during the season of ]905; the progeny from these have mostly flowered, with a result that some thirty have been retained for a second year's trial; two out of the thirty selected are of unusual promise; one of these is American Beauty X. Rosalind Orr English, and is especially i.otable for its stiiT, long stem and large size; the other cross is Rich- mond X. Rosalind Orr English which is intermediate in color between its two parents with the additional merit of possessing double the number of petals that either of its parents pos- sess. The above two instances are cited to show concentrated effort on a given line in a multiplicity of crosses. I give the above in detail to illustrate my conviction of having an ideal iu mind when working for a given end. Perhaps some day we will find a means to the end desired by simply making one direct cross. I do not know to a certainty, yet 1 believe that Mr. Joseph Pernet, of Lyons, has followed out a similar cer- tain line in his raising of new varie- ties; I judge this by the similarity iu growth, foliage, and the general build of the flowers in his originations. Take Pres. Carnot and Antoine Rivoire, note their general characteristics and I think it is easy to detect a similarity OL lineage running on down through his Madam Rivary, Le Progres, Joseph Hill, Mme. Jenny Gillemot, Mme. Philip Rivoire, Mme. Melanie Soupert, and Baron Sinety and three of his very latest introductions, Mrs. Aaron Ward, Mme. de Liuze, and Renee Wilmart Urban show the same general charac- teristics. It would be interesting to know if M. Pernet had been following out Mendel's theory in his breeding of roses. Not all his productions are allied to the varieties mentioned above, lor his Etoile de France, Marquis Litta, Soliel d'Or and Laurent Carle are quite distinct from the type cited above. If the law of inter-breeding be cor- rect, gathering in only pollen from closely related varieties, then the law of heredity as applied to the animal kingdom would not hold good in the vegetable family. My suggestion would be to follow both lines of work, inter- breeding and promiscuous breeding, it I may thus put it, but always have iu mind the design of a given improve- ment. Of late my one thought has been to select the "most vigorous grower for the mother plant, for without health, vigor and a good constitution the finest new rose is a failure. I am thoroughly con- vinced by observation and experience that the mother plant has the most to do in giving health, vitality and con- stitution to the offspring; this being the case, we can see at a glance how important it is to select only the very strongest among the everblooming va- rieties to serve as the female parent. We should select the pollen from those varieties which have pronounced qual- ities in the way of color, stem, length of bud and fragrance: If these qualities are present in the male, you may hope that they will have an influence upon your crosses. With the increased vigor possessed by many of the later productions in Tea and Hy, Tea roses, such as Betty, Pharisaer, Killarney, Kate Moulton, and others of like vigor, it need not be many years before a race bred from such parents will give greatly increased vigor over present existing varieties, and with this increased strength of growth, great good will come to the grower. The infusion of Hybrid Perpetual blood will also have a marked tendency to increase the vigor and growth of seedling roses, and by using the ever- bloomers for the seed bearer, freedom of bloom will in large measure be pre- served; it ought not to be many years until the present non-flowering Hybrid Perpetual roses are superseded by a lace equally as virile, but which will give continuous bloom. If we get vigor of growth with certainty of bud flowers on the ends of long straight stems, that will be the type that shall give us larger and finer flowers for oar winter forcing as well as better varie- ties for our gardens. I know that you will say that pre- dictions of this sort are easy to make; but kindly indulge me a little; let us use any means to impress upon the mind of those just taking up this work, that constitution is the foundation upon whicla all effort must proceed. A great number of skilled and prac- ticed workmen are enthusiastically bending their best energies toward im- proving the rose and we are surely making a steady advance in the right direction under such men as the Dick- sons, the Pauls, the Souperts, Pernet and others in France, and Peter Lam- bert and his colleagues in Germany to- gether with Cook, Walsh and others in this country; we have a right to ex- pect even better results than have yet been obtained. Even with the com- bined efforts put forth by the rosarians in this and other countries progress will appear slow to the impatient work- ers in our ranks, trifling advance will be noted, but better types and varie- ties will surely gladden our eyes and hearts for nature has been kind in the past both in bud-variation and by cross fertilization and the coming years will be no less fruitful than the past; we shall improve upon Malmaison, Mare- chal Niel, Catherine Mermet, Bride, Perle des Jarrtins, aKiserin Augusta victoria, American Beauty. Frau Karl Druschki, Liberty and the two Cochets, or at least she will reward us with varieties more readily amenable to our 20th century requirements, which are stringent in the extreme. By all means let us study Mendel and his theory, note the deductions of De Vries, and gather all the informa- tion possible from whatever source It can be had, remembering that nature's working theorems are to be discovered only by the painstaking application of the knowledge at hand, and that no amount of speculative theory will take the place of intelligent persistent ex- periment "personally conducted." Let no one think for a moment that good results may not be obtained by the simple direct crossing of two varie- ties of roses, for such Is quite possible without inter-breeding. Richmond was obtained by using pollen from Liberty upon Lady Battersea, but it was the one valuable result out of a very large number of the same cross, so that we may say there is a chance of a good return, though it is not probable, from this procedvire. I have carefully avoided the use of any scientiflc or technical terms and have only tried to embody in this very imperfect paper my own ideas and to chronicle the results of my own ob- servations. Our gardens are sadly in need ot roses that will grow and bloom as do most 01 the present standard varieties in England, on the Pacific Coast and in many of our Southern States, but here in the North, only a pitifully small number can be depended upon, and right here is a wide field for the hy- bridist to enter; a good reliable, ever- blooming garden rose will give pleasure and delight to millions of American citizens; it is to be hoped that many rose lovers may enter this sadly neglected field; my ideas on this line ot the subject were given in a paper read before the S. A. F. at their an- nual meeting at St. Louis, 1905. This line of work might have received a fine stimulus if the Trustees of the Carnegie fund had been empowered to set aside certain funds to be awarded • for meritorious new garden roses^the field is not inviting to one who must earn a maintenance, but if a prize or a money consideration could be offered ot sufficient size it would stimulate efforts in this direction. In closing 1 wish to express the hope that I have not wearied you in the presentation of my thought on work- ing towards an ideal in the production ol new types of roses. CLIMBING AND TRAILING ROSES IN THE HARDY ROSE GARDEN. A paper read before tbe American Rose Society by M. H. Walsh. The popularity of this class of roses is increasing yearly as their valuable (lualities for garden decoration become known. It was in the year 1903 when Wichuraiana was first introduced into the United Slates. Shortly after the Crimson Rambler was also brought to this country. The Wichuraiana and Crimson Rambler are the two parent plants from the many varieties of ram- bling and trailing roses and these may properly be called Wichuraiana and Multiflora hybrids, a new race of hardy garden roses. Their vigor and consti- tution make them desirable as they I)rove hardy in the coldest localities. The freedom of growth, fine foliage. 38i HORTICULTURE March 23, lOOT and easy culture place them within reach of the amateur as well as the professional gardener. They adapt themselves to the varied conditions of soil and climate; of course, the better the soil the more attention received, the finer will be the growth and profu- sion of flowers. They grow in light sandy soil with less attention than most any other rose. The various ways in which these plants may be grown as decorative plants in the garden are several. They may be trained in pyramid form on posts set in the ground about eight and one half feet high or in bush form. They can be grown as windbreaks on a trellis. They also make fine speci- mens when grown as standards about four feet high. They are being used largely at the present time for pergo- las and archways and, when necessary, may be grown as ground roses trailing on the surface. They are admirably suited for covering rocks and stumps of trees. When used for pergolas, the posts should he set about ten feet apart and eight and one half feet high. For quick effect three plants to the post will reach the top and partly cover over the first year. Two plants usually are sufficient un- less immediate effect is desired. In 1903 there were few climbing roses which proved satisfactory, Queen of the Prairie and Baltimore Belle being the two varieties mostly called for. While these made rapid growth and gave fine effect, they were subject to the attacks of insects and unless sharp- ly looked after shed their foliage and became an eyesore. The hybrid Wichuraiana and Multiflora are more desirable, being less liable to the at- tacks of insects, and they produce hun- dreds of blooms more to the plant than the old varieties of climbing roses. The effect in the hardy rose garden produced by this new race of roses is marvelous and bewildering, almost beautiful beyond description, where fine specimens may be seen in the vari- ous colors, single and double fiowers. This effect could not be attained until the advent of these roses. They are ornamental when out of flower, as the foliage is distinct and shiny; in many of the varieties some having the ap- pearance of being varnished, as it were. Another most valuable consideration is the second crop of blooms produced by a few of the varieties in September, continuing until the frost sets in. Planting. To obtain the best results when planting ramblers it is well to dig the hole two and one-half feet deep and about three feet wide, enriching the soil with decomposed barnyard manure. Plants five feet long set out produce flowers the first season. The young shoots should be tied occasional- ly as growth requires; this keeps the wind from swaying them about. Where insects do attack these roses a slight dusting of hellebore is usually sufficient to stop their ravages. It is easily applied and no injurious results follow from its use, as is oftentimes the case when tobacco water or whale- oil solution are used, as many amateurs have found out to their sorrow. The season of blooming. The earli- est variety to bloom is Wedding Bells semi-double, pink and white flowers- this is a seedling from Crimson Ram- bler. Next to flower is Debutante soft pink and double; the flowers are borne in large pinnacles. Sweetheart comes next, Carissima then follows. Dorothy Perkins, beautiful soft pink, flowers about the first of July, as do Wichurai- ana, Crimson Rambler, and Lady Gay. Then follow La Fiamma. single red; Hiawatha, bright crimson, base of pet- als white; Minnehaha, large double dark rose color; Paradise, single and a most vigorous grower, well adapted for parks and driveways and trellis work. Coquina is a delightful shade of porcelain pink, with the base of the petals yellow; fiowers are from one inch and a quarter to an inch and a half in diameter. Delight Is consid- ered by some one of the very best of recent introductions. Its color is crimson with base of petals white- it has dark shiny foliage. Mr. Jackson Dawson raised valuable and most desirable varieties— Tlie Dawson, W. C. Bgan, Farquhar and others. W. A. Manda of South Orange, New Jersey, has furnished such grand varieties as Manda's Triumph and Fa- vorite; and others have added many valuable ones to the list. So we have a good list of varieties in wide range of color. It is a matter of choice as to color, some preferring one color and others another. In planting, however, varieties should be selected which har- monize and not clash with each other, for at this time the effect from an ar- tistic point of view adds much to the beauty of the garden. A few varieties bloom quite freely in September by pruning; cut back the shoots which have flowered in the early summer to within two inches of the main shoot and shorten the long shoots a few inches. Hiawatha, Debutante and Delight treated as above will pro- duce a nice lot of blooms. Spring pruning. When the shoots are too crowded, cut out the old ones, leaving shoots of the previous season's growth to produce the blooms. The number can best be determined by the space it is desired to cover and the vigor of the variety. This class of roses, owing to the hardiness and their adapting them- selves to varying conditions of soil and climate, commend them to the consideration of the amteur. New and meritorious varieties in white, porcelain pink, and yellow it is expected will shortly be ready for dis- tribution. It is possible we may see perpetual blooming ramblers as free as the hybrid tea or monthly rose. Then indeed we shall have realized our highest expectations. The American raised hybrids give great satisfaction m Europe and the continent, and are marvels of beauty, when in bloom which almost baffles description. There are great possibilities by im- proving existing varieties, and we hope this will continue until the high- est degree of perfection is attained in all that constitutes a perfect hardy climbing or trailing rose in various colors and perpetual flowering kinds. MOVEMENTS OF GARDENERS. William Hogan has accepted a po- sition with Mrs. Barns, Brushy Ridge, New Canaan, Conn. William Angus has succeeded Jules Roeckens as isardener for A. M. Bur- bank, Newton, Mass. Mr. Roeckens has purchased and taken possession of a farm in Abington. WHOLESOME CHESTNUTS. In the rush of the next few days many things are liable to be over- looked, but on no account should it be forgotten that cleanliness is next to godliness, and that at Easter more than any other time every plant, flow- er, ribbon and dish should be spotless- ly clean before being placed in view of prospective customers. The store also should conform in everv par- ticular to the ideals growing "out ot the_ promptings of the spirit of the oc- casion; in short, have everything bright and glowing, with yourself the brightest of all. Although the time . is short and every hour precious do not neglect to take precautions to harden off, at least slightly, everything you offer for sale. Just imagine the disappointment it will cause trusting customers if plants from a slight exposure become prac- tically useless in a day or two after becoming- thtir property, when with a little extra trouble on your part thev would have been a source of pleasure for days, perhaps weeks, and the same customers satisfied and still trustful would come back again. With mo-t made-up things it is much better to have them ready before Saturday than to have customers wait while they are arranged and besides the work will ba better done in the absence of the hur- ry and excitement of that dav. Made-up baskets should not be ar- ranged in masses and jumbles of glar- ing contrasts of form and color, but on the contrary with an eye to har- mony evidencing an effort towards a pleasing conformity to refined' taste. If, however, it becomes necessary to make use of some stiff plants in the making up of baskets or other recep- tacles it will be necessary to intro-- duce something of mora graceful hab- it to counteract the stiffness, always remembering that not the number but the quality and appropriateness as well as the arrangement, count for ul- timate effect. Of late years it has been notice I that a great many people buy other kinds of plants and flowers, especiallv for presentation to friends, in prefer- ence to lilies, therefore have in as good shape as possible everything available, and ready to lay your hands thereon at short notice. When plants or flowers are ordered find our the customer's pleasure in re- gard to manner and time of delivery and conform thereto to the lettsr. Wrap the plants securely in clean at- tractive paper, pack all flowers in suitable boxes of a proper size; do not suggest that a customer carry a pur- chase, no matter hov.- small. Have sufficient help in readiness to meet all popsible demands. A day or two before Saturday ever.v- thing in the way of plants should lie got together or placed where thev will be conveniently rpached and seeii. The store should not be packed full vdth plants and flowers, but the choic- est should be displaved in a manner to compel the attention of customers when once inside more to each indi- vidual plant or va?e of flowers than the creating of an impression by the effer-t of a general display. The win- dows, however, may with advantage be arran.eed in such a manner with plants and flowers as to produce a general effect. March 23, 1907 HORTICULTURE 385 A Model Establishment The accompanying illustration shows the front windows and book-keeper's office in the new wholesale flower es- tahllshment of Welch Brothers, Bos- ton, which was described at length in these columns a few weeks ago. Visi- tors from all sections have expressed the sentiment that this place, so com- plete and modern in its every equip- ment, is a credit to the flower busi- ness. We think our readers who no- tice this picture of one corner of the vast establishment will endorse the compliment. Many will recognize in the stately figure seen standing by Mr. Welch, the well-known ex-president of the S. A. F., M. H. Norton. DON'T BE TEMPTED. Every year during the month of March we experience a glut of a more or less long duration in the cut flower market. Many an otherwise reliable dealer has been tempted to reduce his rates to the retail buyer in conse- quence of the temporary low prices of the wholesale market. This condi- tion of the market being only a few weeks before the high water mark of Easter values appears is a bad tempta- tion to the weak-kneed and narrow- sighted retailer. The general public does not nnd cannot realize the condi- tion of the wholesale market, but they will consider the florist who offers carnations on March 15 for 36 cents per dozen and asks for the same goods $1.00 to $1.50 two weeks later, as nothing short of a robber. Don't be tempted; the buying public will not resent an advance of 100 per cent., but rightfully mistrusts you if you ad- vance 400 per cent, for two days. If you have more than you can sell or you are bound to buy out the whole- sale house because the prices are low, make use of this time to be charitable and give your surplus to the hospitals and orphan asylums, etc., but preserve your credit with your customers by iipholding on honest prices. FR. DENZBR. HEARING ON EXPRESS RATES BE- FORE THE INTERSTATE COM- MERCE COMMISSION. The hearing on the complaint made by Secretary Ste-nart of the S. A. F. last year against the increased trans- portation rates on cut flowers exacted by the United States Express Com- pany finally came up before the Inter- state Commerce Commission at Wash- ington, on Friday, March 15, and con- tinued two days. Attorney Frank Lyon appeared for the complainants and testimony was given by Frank L. Moore of Chatham, N. J., L. M. Noe of Madison, U. M. Schultz of Madison, L. B. Coddington of Murray Hill, F. H. Traendly. Now York, A. Farenwald of Roslyn, Pa.. A. J. Guttman, New York, and President W. J. Stewart of the S. A. F. Cost of special delivery service in New York city and reduced receipts because of the wagon express which has operated in competition with them for several years were given bv the attorney for Piatt's corporation iis th" reason for the high charges which, it was shown, are almost double those charged for similar serv- ice by other express companies. The attorneys have now been given thirty days in which to file briefs based on the testimony given and the decision will then be given by the Commission. SIMPLE FAITH AND "SOUR" NEWS. Ciur simple faith lu this column being the exclusive source of information on ."-ome subjects to our Boston contemporary is, we are glad to see, properly appre- ei;\ted; but why drag in cats and canaries? Aesop tells about a certain fox and some sour grapes — the rest you knew. News Is like grapes to some editors, sour if not obtainable while fresh. The above oracular effusion which appears in the March 16 issue of our bumptious New York contemporary, under the caption of "The Week's News," acquires its principal value from the following note which ap- pears lower down in the same column, which was cribbed, word for word, from the news column of HORTICUL- TURE of March 2, page 266: "M. H. Norton has accepted a nositlon ns repicstiitativc for F. W. Kelsey of New York ill eastern \e\v England territory. Mr. Xoiton has a wide acquaintance among the nroiirletors and gardeners in the many large estctes on the north and south shore :ii.d stfi'ts on hi.s duties wtlh excellent prospects.'' Alas, for the waning reputation of that New York column as an "exclu- sive source of information." "Sour- ness" and mildew evidently have no terrors for some folks. HORTICULTURE: Kindly discontinue my ad.; sold out. HENRY S. iPENNOCK. >8» HOKTlCULTUR£, March 23, 1907 VICTORY HAS MADE GOOD CUTTMAN & WEBER Grower Lynbrook,LI.,N.II. The Wholesale Floriit of New York 43 W. 28 St., Placeyourorderaeariy for rooted cuttings. Prices $6 per lOO, $50.00per lOOO. DISCOUNT FOR CASH WITH ORDER CARNATIONS. (A paper read before the Detroit Florist Club by F^ed Stahelen.) Mr. Stahelen, after describing liis houses built in 1903 and additions two years later, continued as follows: My propagating bench is built of 1 ft. by 6 in. tamarack boards with three hot water pipes underneath. Af- ter whitewashing the inside of the bench it is filled 2 in. deep with fine cinders which are then covered with 3 in. more of coarse, clean sand lev- elled and well packed. I try to select cuttings at the stage when they are about 1-2 in. long or more without any leaves, then cut as small an amount as possible off the base and still leave a nice clean sur- face. If plenty of room is at hand on propagating bench leave on all the leaves except perhaps the small lower ones. When cuttings are ready make a rirt in the sand with a tableknlfe and insert your cuttings 3-4 in. apart in the row and the rows about 2 1-2 In. apart. Spray the cuttings every day until rooted and more often when much ventilation is given. The cut- tings should never see bright sunlight until rooted and then they should be potted up as soon as possible. I al- ways plant them in flats for labor- saving purposes and I believe this to be just as good as potting them up. The advantage of growing young car- nations in flats over that in pots is (1) a saving of labor; (2) they are less apt to puffer from want of water, which is worthy of consideration dur- ing the spring rush of business; (31 about the last of April or beginning of May they can be placed outside where a water pipe is convenient. This outdoor treatment with cool nights brings stren.gth and vigor to the young plants and makes them bet- ter fitted for the planting in the field. In case of frost a sheet of cotton is spread over them for protection. Tbe best way to remove plants from the box is to cut with a sharp knife both ways between the rows of plants, then hold tbe flat up on one side, give it a sharp downward tap upon a solid block, which will loosen the plants easily and thfy ran be re moved in good shape with all the soil clinging to the nice mass of roots which they always have. Such plants with roots spreading out in every di- rection are much more ready to take hold than pot-bound plants. So far I have always planted out as early a^ possible, sometimes commenc- ing the last of April when we still have hard frosts and I find the earliest out always make the best plants. They are planted 8 to 9 inches apart and in rows 30 in. apart to allow horse- cultivation. This should be done as soon as possible after every rain. Top- ping should never be overlooked to prevent the plants producing a lot of unnecessary buds, thereby wasting their strength. There should never be CARNATION MAY. This is a seedling raised by Baur & Smith, of Indianapolis, who send us the following notes in description of its various qualifications to trot in the winning class. Mr. Baur naively adds in postscript. "It has only two parents!" "May is not a fancy exhibition prize winner and will not displace En- chantress in the fancy class. But it is a strictly first class commercial variety to grade with Lady Bountiful, Victory, liawson, Winsor, etc., and will prove a highly profitable sort. Its color is very pleasing, being deeper and more even than Enchantress. The bloom is also less crowded in the center, which allows it to unfold quickly and perfectly at all times. Never splits the calyx, and the stem is alwA-ys strong. Comes into bloom early and is extremely free. Plant Is strong and healthy and grows in height about the same as Lady Bounti- ful. Both parents were seedlings of our own. We have a nice stock of it. and expect to put it on the market next season." more than 2 or 3 shoots topped off at one time; doing this often helps much to have plants in continuous bloom. Lifting and planting into tbe houses should always be accomplished as early as possible. I have planted in August but would do it earlier if pos- sible. By keeping plants well culti- vated they can be taken up in almost any kind of weather although a dry time is best because the foliage is rather hard and not easily injured by wilting. I like to leave on a ball of soil about 3 in. in diameter which, when planted, helps to keep them erect and from wilting badly the first few days. The plants are sprayed 6nce or twice a day according to v/eather, also kept well watered after the roots have taken hold. At this time it is necessary to keep the ground well watered but still not too wet because the plants have not as yet taken a strong hold and the soil not being full of roots it is easily and quickly soured; thorough cultiva- tion will do much to avoid this and therefore should be done often. As soon as growth commences the r.hade on the houses should be re- moved, plenty of ventilation given, and the plants never allowed to suffer from want of water. After the plants are larger and beginning to bloom the ground being full of roots helps much to keep the soil sweet and it Is not necessary to cultivate so often. Fumigating and syringing should be well taken care of regularly, greenfly and spider kept out of sight; nothing causes so much annoyance and loss as a good crop of these pests. March 23, 1907 HORTICULTURE 387 CULTURE OF THE CARNATION. (Paper read before the Morris Co. Garden- ers' and Florists' Society. Mar. 13th, 1907, by Percy Herbert.) I will assume that everyone who propagates his own plants has a suit- able house in which to root the cut- tings. I prefer a house facing noith. such a house as can be built back of any three-quarter-span-roofed green- house which faces the south. You can either have one or two benches accord- ing to the width of your house. I prefer a little bottom heat, though it is not absolutely necessary. I would have my benches from 4 to 6 inches deep. I would take the best and sharpest sand, not too fine nor yet too coarse — just a nice medium. The very fine sand packs too close and if it is too coarse it does not pack enough; seems to have a kind of a spring to it and does not hold the cut- tings tight enough, and also dries out too quickly. The sand should be from three to five inches deep according to the depth of bench. .Pound it well with a brick to make it firm, then wa- ter thoroughly and the bench is ready for your cuttings. I prefer to select my cuttings for the following winter'.? bloom, from the end of December to the beginning of March. They can be taken earlier and later, too, but I con- sider the period mentioned best. The stock plants should be well es- tablished in the benches, with plent^ of flowering sterns, and nice sturdy growths before propagating operations commence. I like to select my cut- tings from the flo\\'ering shoots on healthy and vigorous plants, choosing short, stout, well-developed 'shoot?, avoiding those too near the tops of the steiDS, still leaving a few shoots near the base for the next crop of flowers. In this manner you will get from six tc a dozen cuttings from one plant which will give you ample for your own use and some over. Of course you can go further and tak-'' everything in sight, but the plant 5 will suffer and you will ruin your chances for the next crop of flower.s. [ usually take cuttings by pulling them with the hand; I grasp the plant with the left hand, and with the thumb and finger of the right give a gentle upward pull to the cutting, and it will easily come away. Cuttings taken this way need but little trim- ming, and are ready to insert in the sand right away. I don't advocate the wholesale trimming of carnation cuttings, still, when a man has a con- siderable number to root some trim- ming is necessary. Sometime? we have to take shoots th.it are too long; it is not always convenient to take them just at the right tinip; then we have to trim them a little. It is best to do the trimming with a sharp knife, not strip the leaves off roughly as if you were htisking corn, as that is bound to bruise the cutting and make it liable to decay in the sand. When it is necessary to cut the bot- tom of the cutting cut it just below a joint. ■When putting the cuttings in the sand I use a lath as a guide for the rows. lay the lath on the sand, hold in position with the left hand and then with a piec3 of hard wooq shaped like a knife draw a furrow across the bench, in which then place - EASTER PLANTS Spiraea Gladstone, large bushy plants, 6 and 7 inch pots, 50c., 75c., i.oo each. Spiraea superba, 6 inch, 350. to 35c. each. Cineraria hybrida, 6 inch pots, all shades, 3.00, 4.00, 5.00 per dozen. Hydrangea Otaksa, 6 and 7 inch pots, 50c., 75c., I.oo fach. Please mention if pots are [wan Crimson Rambler Roses, 6 inch pots, 3 ft. high and over, i.oo 1.25, 1.50, 2.00 each Hyacinths, all shades, 4 inch pots. I2C. Tournesol Tulips, 3 plants in a 4 inch pot, 12.00 pcrioo pots: i.8a per dozen. Double Von Sion Daffodils, 3 plants in a 554-6 inch pot, a.50 per dozen pots. ted. Cash with order please purchaser's risk An immense slock now ready at the well-known establishment of GODFREY ASCHMA^N, PhUadelphla. Azalea indica our specialty, three houses full, selected personally by myself on my annual business trip in Belgium last fall. Mme. Van der Cruyssen, the best double pink azalea in existence. Have 3000 of them, all as round as an apple, just covered with buds. Other varieties as, Niobe, Bernard Andrea alba and Deutsche perle (double white). Empress of India, Prof. Wolters, Vcrveaneana (double variegated), Simon Mardner, and about eight more best vane- ties, price 75c., I.oo, 1.25, 1.50, 1.75, 2.00 each. Have a limited amount of 50c. and 60c. size, such as .\pollo (dark red), Simon Mardner, etc., (no Van der Cruyssen). Ltlium multiflorum, 6 inch pots, were never so nice as this year. Price, 12c. per bud for plants with 4 buds or less: plants with 5 buds and above, IOC per bud. Araucaria excelsa, 6 inch pots, 6, 7 and 8 tiers, i.co, 1.25, 1.50 each. A. excelsa glauca, 6 inch pots, 5 and 6 tiers, i.oo, 1.25, i.=;o each. A. compacta robusta, 7 inch pots, 30-35 inches high, very fine, 2.00 to 3.00 each. Specimen glauca,^? inch pots, 3.oo^each. All goods must travel at^ GODFREY ASCHMANN, 1012 Ontario Street, Philadelphia, Pa. Wholesale Grower and Importer of Pot Plants your cuttings with the left hand, pressing it firm with the forefinger of the right, and so on till the row is finished. Then place the lath across the bench, next to the row just put in, press it down firmly and draw your f.irrow for the next row. and so on till the bench is filled. Always make sure that the cuttings are resting on the sand at the bottom of the furrow, if the sand is pressed firm at the top of the cuttings and not at the bottom they will be sure to go back on you. There are a few things to remember in the management of the cutting bench, the temperature, moisture, air- ing and shading. The cuttings will root nicely in a temperature of 50 to 55 deg. with the sand a little warmer. In a house with a northern aspect, it is not a difficult matter to keep the temperature steady, but if the sun strikes your house during the day it will be "sure to vary a little and will have to be kept down by airing. As to moisture, I should always keep the sand damp, not sodden, but a little on the wet side. Syringe the cuttings as often as the weather will permit, over- head. The cuttings must not be al- lowed to wilt at any time and if the sun strikes the house you will need to shade the bench. Some newspapers laid over the cuttings is as good as anything. The papers will need to be put on every time the sun hits the house until the cuttings will have rooted. Then it can be left off by de- grees. The house will need to be ven- tilated a little when 60 degrees is reached. The paper will help to keen the air from the cuttings, as air will cause them to wilt as badly as sun. Some laths might be laid on the papers to keep the air from moving them. The sand can be used for a second batch of cuttings providing no fungus has appeared during the first period. AVhen the cuttings are well rooted, they should be taken out. potted into 2-inch lots, or put into flats. I prefer to pot them. It takes a little more time perhaps, but you will be more successful. Some growers prick them off into a bit of good soil on a bench and hold them that way till planting time. Plants that are potted will need to be watched in case they become pot- bound. It is a big job if a man has a considerable number of plants to re- pot them all again. A very good plan is to knock them out of the pots and place them In flats with good soil worked around them. They grow finely that way and you are always sure of a nice hall of soil to each plant when planting time comes, and if you plant in the field, when lifting time romes, that same little ball of soil will stick to the plants, though all the rest fall away. All the young stock either potted or in flats, should be kept in a nice cool house, well ventilated and given every attention and care in watering, shad- ing, airing, etc. The shading can be done away with after they have taken to the soil. Keep a watch for green- fly, and get rid of it as soon as it ap- pears. The plants will need to be pinched once to make them bushy. They will be all the better if removed into cold frames some little time be- fore planting, or as soon as the weath- er permits. It will harden them up and jnake them good stocky plants, readv to plant in field or bench. 888 horticulture: March 23, 1907 »supre:mac Is still maintame Our Speciaiiies are the Aristocracy Of the Floral Kingdom Cattleyas Sctiroederae, Speciosissima, Mendelli and Maxima. Odontog^lossum Crispum and R.ossii. Coelog>'ne Cristata Finest Grades of Lily of the Valley, Qarder JAMES ^a ^^ojsit a^tti Sti-e^e^t Telephone, March 23, 1907 HORTICULTURE 389 in ORCHID5 t iHe same place // You Want Them lor Easter ORDER AT ONCE Dendrobiutns Virardian- um and Nobile Phalaenopsis Axnabilis and Schilleriana Onciditim -ton, Ohio, whose advertise- ment appears in this issue are doing good work on behalf of horticulture and good taste in inducing people to use vases of growing plants in ceme- tery adornment in place of the motley collections of monuments and grave- stones, which disfigure our burial grounds. Our illustration shows a cemetery view in which the advantages of the use of these ornamental vases are well shown. That the effect is good and that the suggestion is a sen- sible one, no person of taste will ques- tion. Keep it in mind when the spring business starts up, and consult Messrs. Kramer Bros. A full line of these vases will be exhibited at the S. A. F. convention in Philadelphia, next Aug- ust. an office on Broadway, and has a paid attorney. The stock issued was $5000, which has only partly been subscribed for. I am of opinion that if all grow- ers would join this organization, as It is obviously their duty to do, subscribe for the stock not sold, and issue more, the more energetic taking office and helping those already in the harness to do the work, something could be accomplished which would be of ben- efit to all concerned. We are still looking for a Moses to lead us out ot the land ot Egypt. Will the New York Florists' Club prove to be that Moses? Or, must we stay in Egypt for forty years? size of the G'ide, which everybody ob- jected to. The "Baby" now contains the mileage between all stations in .\'pw England and is still as compact and concise as ever. The Dahlia News, Vol. 1, Number 1. has been received. It is to be issued monthly by the New Icngland Dahlia Society, .\iaurice Fuld, secretary, 5 Union street, Boston. An interesting article on Field Roots vs. Pot Roots vs. Green Plants is contributed by Wm. F. Turner. The list of members given shows that the new society starts off with a good support from (he dahlia enthusiasts. PUBLICATIONS RECEIVED. Peter's Nursery Co., Knoxville, Tenn.— "Helps to a Beautiful Home." List of ornamental trees and shrubs, illustrated. The popular Baby Pathfinder Rail- way Guide appears this month in a new dress of type, and other improve- ments such as the elimination of trains in paragraph and other abbre- viated forms. The publishers have had many re- quests from commercial men for the distances betv/een stations, which it was impossible to add with the type formerly used without increasing the VALLEY CLUMPS $15.00 100 GladiolusFineMXD $3.00 100 Tuberoses XLCR $8.00 1000 W.Elliott&Sons 201 Fulton St. H.Y. March 23, 1907 HORTICULTURE Sill Headquarters For CANNA ROOTS Now is the time to plant them, NOTE THESE SPECIAL PRICES for strong dormant roots, two to three eyes to every root, ALL TRUE TO NAME. ORDER QUICK before they go. Per Alice Rooserelt, crimson $4 00 $38. on A. Biiuvier, velvety red 3 75 25.00 Alsace, creamy wliite 2.75 25.00 Allemauiiia, .'iiilraon, yellow iMiidei- 2.75 25.00 Au>tria. yellow 2.75 25.00 Bi^aute Poitevine, crimson scnrlet 2.75 25,00 Chas. Henderson, crimson 2.75 25.00 Cilica'-O, vermilion 2.75 25.00 Esramlale, clierry red 3.00 27.50 Fairli(>]»e, (newjcrimson 25.00 215.00 Per loo Per loco F. R. Pierson, scarlet streaked yellow 2 75 25.00 Fl. Vaugrhaip, yellow spotted red 2.75 25.00 Flaiiiiiigo, crimson 2.75 25.00 Italia, K'llden yellow spotted red 2.75 25 00 J. O. Eisele, crimson, yellow throat 4.00 38.00 Longford, scarlet, bordered yellow 4.00 38.00 M.id. Cro/y, Vermillion, bordered yellow .. 3.50 30.00 I'res. .YIcKinley, crimson 3.00 27.50 (Jneen Charlotte, scarlet, gold border 3.00 27.5ii HENRY 1018 MARKET STREET MICHELL COMPANY PHILADELPHIA, PA. Seed Trade The bright Spring weather ot the past few days has started a boom in the retail seed trade that is a little late in its arrival, but yet greatly ap- preciated. To show how late the sea- son is, it may be mentioned that no peas have yet been planted in Dela- ware or Maryland Frequently early peas are planted in that part of th-' country in Felmiary. It is reported that some peas will be planted this week, but the ground is still wet and cold, and seed needs to be hardy and of strong vitality to germinate under such conditions. One of the largest planters — a canner — said his crop this year would be a month later, and late pea crops usually mean short ones in that section, either from the ravages of the pea louse, or the excessive heat and drouth. .Johnson Seed C!o. and Walter P. Stokes report an excellent business; the volume done by the two firms if combined, would be considerably in excess of that done by the old firm of Johnson & Stokes last year up to March 15th. This must be very grati- fying to the two principals, and shows what energy wisely directed- will ac- complish. W. Altee Burpee & Co. report a large demand for their two new Bush Lima beans. It is quite safe to say that after they have been tried by the public the demand will be even greater. The trade generally reports the sale of both peas and beans as rather light. In the vicinity of New York city this is mainly due to scarcity of farm labor to pick these crops. It is reported from a reliable source that a Long Island farmer was compelled to plow up a fine crop of two acres of peas last summer because he could not get labor to pick them. That farmer is going light on peas the coming season and many of his neighbors like- wise. If the season is favorable for toma- toes this year Ihey will be more than abundant. Every canner and farmer who ever grew any is planning for an increased acreage and many new ones are joining the ranks. For two years tomatoes have been rather scarce and high in price, hence the rush to grow them, \\ith a large crop and low prices the coming season, many will lose their interest in them another year. Word comes from California of a probable shortage in the onion seed crop this year. This is pretty early to "cry wolf," and it would be interest- ing to learn on what this opinion is based. Our California friends must be "getting the habit." It's easy to get it eithei- way. just depends on your point of view. hotels is decidedly for the better, and the committee deserves the thanks of the association. Grossman Bros, of Rochester, N. Y., have run a street through their trial grounds and are now selling building lots. They expect to dispose of $50,- 000 worth of lots this year. H. B. Hathaway announces his early retire- ment from any official connection with this house. The sale of their land is expected to give them a liberal work- ing capital, and they will once again be in excellent financial condition. They are an old and reliable house, and will have the best wishes and congratulations of the trade in gen- eral. Bennett Galloway ot Syracuse, N. Y., has settled with his creditors, and starts anew with ample financial back- ing. Good luck to him. A change in the headquarters for the New York convention of the American Seed Trade Association has been made by the local committee from the Park Avenue Hotel to the Hotel Astor. This change is liable to result in some confusion to those not familiar with New York City hotels, and it may be well to call attention to the fact that there are three hotels with the name "Astor," or "Astoria," attached to them. There is the old Astor House, Broadway, Barclay and Vesey streets; the Hotel Astor, Broad- way, 44th and 45th streets, or Long Acre square, and the Waldorf Astoria, 34th street and Fifth avenue. The Hotel Astor, on Long Acre square, is the one chosen as the headquarters. It is conducted exclusively on the European plan, with rooms $2.00 per day and up. If any special arrangements are made for the convention they will be announced In ■ due time by the committee having the matter in charge. It may be said that the change in Both catalogue and counter trade have been unsatisfactory in and around New York and Philadelphia ui) to the present time, but this may, without injustice, be charged to the execrable weather of the past two weeks. While this is unsatisfactory, there is no .good cause for discourage- ment as yet, and it is not a rash pre- diction to say that the close of this season will show an average well up with last. Onion sets are becoming scarce, and quite an advance in prices has been scored in the past ten days. Con- siderably higher figures may yet be Icokof^ for. Josiah Young, the seedsman, ot Troy, N. Y., has moved into his new store on River street, just above H. W. Gardiner, thus bringing the two seedsmen close together. Mr. Young has bought the business, including the greenhouses and some eighteen or twenty acres of ground of Goodrich, "The Broadway Florist," of Troy. About half of his large, double store will be used for the sale ot cut flow- ers and florists' supplies and the other for seeds, small hand implements, tools, etc. The second floor will be used for offices, and the other two stories for storage of supplies. When the improvements under way are completed, Mr. Young will have one of the handsomest seed stores in the State outside of New York City. I Have a Few Pounds of Seeds of DELPHINIUM CARDINALE Which I Offer at SS.OO per Pound Herbert E. 928 Morton Ave., George Pasadena, Cal. NEW STOCKS FLOWER SEEDS for FLOPISTS Wholesale Catalogue Ready. Send for it today. But first read our advertisement on page 105 in the Hor- ticulture for January 26th, 1907. It is worth reading. James Vick's Sons, Seedsmen. Rochester, N. Y. sy2 HORTICULTURE March 23, ISnT JOHNSON'S HIGH GRADE LILY OF THE VALLEY PIPS ARE THE FINEST OFFERED TO THE TRADE Per Per Per case ICO looo 2500 pips Selected Hamburg:, for forcing, 1.25 11.00 25.00 2000 pips Selected Berlin,unsurpassed in quality, 1.50 12.00 23.00 JAPANESE LILIES Auratum, S to g inches, Speciosum Album, 8 to 9 inches, Rubrum, 8 to g inches, '* Melpomene, 8 to g inches Each Doz. Per it-o $0 10 $0 75 $s 00 10 1 00 7 00 10 85 S 75 10 1 00 6 75 Johnson Seed Co., 217 MarKet Street. PHILADELPHIA. PA. Herbert W, Johnson, oi the late firm of Johnson & Stokes, President. ^^ PULVERIZED SHEEP MANURE ... OUR ... Wholesale Catalogue •for fioristsand market gardener? is now ready and will be sent free to all who ask ft r it. NEW CROP flower seed^i are moslly all on hand now and we arc prepard to fill orders promptly. Wc handle only the h ghest grade seeds. Com- pare our prices before ordering elsewhere. Cold Storage Lily of the Valley Pips. Best possible grade. looo in case ii ft 3 25 30 00 Grapd Rouge. 8 ft 1 75 15 00 Musafolia. 8 ft 2 75 25 00 Robusta, 6 to 8 ft 1 75 15 00 ORCHID CANNAS Allemannia. 4 to 5 ft 2 25 18 00 Austria. 5 ft 1 76 15 00 Italia. 4H ft 3 25 Id 00 Kronus. 5 ft 2 75 25 00 King Humbert. 4 ft. . . .12 $2, 15 00 Full descriptions of above and fifty other varieties of Caniias mailed free. ELEPHANT EARS ( Caladlum Esculentum ) All sound and with eyes. 6—8 Inches in Circumference . 1 50 10 00 8 — 10 " " " .. 3 50 30 00 10 - 12 '■ •■ " . . 5 50 50 00 12 "and up " .. 10 00 90 00 ARTHUR T.BODDINGTON 342 W. 14tli St., New York In wrltlflg advertisers, mention Bortlcoltiue Comet Tomato Those who force tomatoes should give "Comet" a trial. This variety has been the talk of gardeners around Boston the past season. Those who have seen it growing de- clare there's nothing to compare witii it. Seed, $5.00 per oz. Trade packet $1.00. WILLIAM SIM, Cllftondale, Ma6S. AULI FLOWER^ A B B A C E ^D HJALMAR HARTMANN & CO., 12 Stormgade, COPENHAGEN, DENMARK. March 23, 1907 HORTICULTURE, 3^3 DREER'S SELECT DAHLIAS VARIETIES SPECIALLY SUITED FOR CUT FLOWERS Strone dormant fleld roots, grown at our own Nurseries where every precaution has been taken In the handling, and our customers may di pend on receiving stock absolutely true to name Per doz. Per loo A. D. I.ivoni, (Quilled). Pink $i oo $8 oo Aegir, (Cactus). Warm cardinal red » oo Admiral Uewey (Decorative). Rich French Purple i oo Aaut Chlue, (Cactus). Rich black maroon •-- i oo Baron Schroeder» (Decorative). Purple with bluish shadings ' oo Catherine Dner, (Decorative). The favorite New- port red IOC Clifford W. Uruton, (Decorative). Bright yellow . too CountesB of Lonsdale, (Cactus). Pleasing salmon. 150 Eva, (C ictus). Medium sized, pure white 250 Earl of Pembroke, (Cactus). Rich plum color... . 100 rire-raili. (Decorative) New brilliant red 300 Floradora, (Cactus) Blood red 250 Florence N. Stredwick, (Cactus). A grand white 2 50 Flora, (Cactus). The ideal white 400 Frute, (Cactus). Soft rose pink, passing to cream center 250 Gigantea, (Giant). An immense creamy white 250 Gorelinde, (Cactus). Finest yellow 250 Grand Duke AlexiB,(Quilled> Standard ivory white 150 80a 80a 800 4 00 I 00 50 I 50 Hohenzollern, (Cactus). Bronzy orange ■ 00 Ke.vne's White, (Cactus). Free flowering white 100 Kriemhilde, (Cactus). Soft pink 150 Lyndhnrst, (Decorative). Bnlliant red. 100 I.,enau, (Cactus). Coral red suffused apncot Mary D. Hallock, (Quilled). A uteful yellow, very free Mme. Alfred Moreau, (Show). A line large pink. . Mies May Loomis, (Show). White suffused with soft rose Mrs. Winters, (Decorative). Fine white 100 Mrs. Roosevelt, (Giant). Pink 250 Nympliea, (Decorativ,). Light Pink 100 Sylvia, (Decorative). Soft pink 100 Standard Bearer, (Cactus). Rich fiery scarlet 100 Strahlein Krone, (Cactus). Intense cardinal red .. . 100 Thuringia, (Cactus) Very large, fiery red 400 Uncle Tom, (Caclu'). Deep maroon 250 Victor Von ."icheffel, (Cactus) Beautiful soft pink 250 Volker, (Cactus). A grand yellow 150 Winsome, (Cactus). A fine white. 15° Wm. Agnew, f Decorative). Biilliant red. 100 ^White Swan, (Show). A good while of medium size I 50 W»lthari. (Cactus). Sulphur shading to white center 400 Zephyr, (Cactus). Crimson carmine 250 Zuln,* (Decorative). Deep maroon shaded black 100 800 800 10 00 15 00 800 20 00 1500 15 00 3000 15 00 15 00 15 00 10 00 8 00 800 lo 00 800 30 00 800 10 00 10 00 8 00 1500 8 00 8 so 800 800 30 00 15 00 15 00 10 00 10 00 8 00 10 00 30 00 1500 3 00 Per doz. . . . . 4 00 1 50 Per 100 30 00 10 00 SINGLE CENTURY DAHLIAS Good Divided Roots -Field-grown Stock Per d 7. Per 100 Crimson Century. Rich velvety crimson $2.00 $1500 White Century. Large pure white Scarlet Century." Brilliant rich scarlet 350 2500 Twentieth Century. The standard single For full descriptions of the above, as well as for a complete list ot all the gooti varieties of Dahlias, new as well as standard sorts, see our current QUARTERLY WHOLESALE LIST just issued, which also contains offers of all seasonable Plants, Bulbs and seeds HENRY A. DREER, 714 Chestnut St., Philadelphia, Pa. GLADIOLI Let us hel|) you giow thoni. l,e;itiet free. B. HAMMOND TRACY CEDAR ACRES. WENHAM. MASS. GLADIOLI Groff'si Hyliriil. origin:iI stock. Gold Medal and Silvet- Tronliv Strain. Craw- ford Strain. Farquhar Hybrids. Lemoine's Hyhritls. May. Mixtures and untested seedlings. Seud for list. JOHN H. UMPLEBY, Lake View, N. Y. DAHLIAS The Best for Summer Cutting Kriemhilde, Catherine Duer $1,50 per doz., or $10.00 per 100 Storm King $1.00 per doz.. fM. 00 100 WE make them pay. So can YOU W, Whole Roots, Field Grown C. WARD, Adams St., QUINCY, MASS. CERANIUIVIS Our selection $18 00 per 1000, composed of the follow ing varieties all to name : S A Nutt, Poitcvine, La Favorite. Perkins, Brett, Viaud, Castellane, Doyle and several others out of 2 1-4 in. pot,w ith or without soil. 3 1-4 in pot Rooted Cuttings per loo per 100 $3.00 $1.00 2.50 1.00 2.00 1 .00 2.00 1 00 I. SO .50 2.00 fine plants Fuchsias in variety, Heliotrope, Sweet Alyssum, Lobelia, Ag:eratum, Rose Geranium, Coleus in variety, Coleus Qolden Bedder, Cash must accompany order. .60 .60 GERANIUM Wholesale catalogue and price list contains descriptions of seventy-five of the best standard sorts and 100 im- ported novelties, sent free to trade only. R, VINCENT, Jr. & SON WHITE MARSH, MO. J. E. FELTHOUSEN 154 Van Vranken Av., SCHENECTADY, N. V. EAST BRIDGEWATER DAHLIAS. DAHLIA GARDENS has a Large Stock On Hand Yet. Send for Prices. J. K. Alexander, East Bridgewaler, Mass. Now is the time to place your order lor bulbs which will insure you getting named va- rieties In any quantity; delivery to be made this fall or early spring. DAVID HERBERT & SON, Successors to L. K. Peacock, Inc. A.TCO, 3V.J. In writing to Advertisers icindly mention Horticulture 594 HORTICULTURE March 23, 1907 REVIEW OF NEW BOOKS. An artistically illustrated handbook •on 'garden making" has been pub- lished by Mr. J. Cheal, of Lowfield, ■Crawley. Mr. Cheal has had the ad- vantage of visiting many of the fa- mous gardens and parks in Europe. He has toured in the East and ad- mired some of the gardens of ancient days, whilst by way of contrast the most up-to-date horticultural develop- ments of the United States and Canada have been explored. Mr. Cheal con- siders that the most popular section of gardens among all classes at the present day is the herbaceous. This is largely due to the great increase in varieties, size, colors and habit, the long flowering period, and the cheap- ness of the plants. As regards garden buildings, Mr. Cheal writes; "These should be constructed in conformity with the house, at any i-ate where they are in close proximity to it. Greater freedom of design may be adopted in other parts of the grounds in erecting summer houses, arbors, rose temples, bridges, boat houses, etc., where the rustic style may be more in harmony with the natural landscape or the sylvan scene. A water temple may some times be Introduced with excel- lent effect, especially on an island, and a bridge across a stream, besides serving a useful purpose may add a pleasing feature. The planting of creepers over brick walls cannot be too warmly recommended, also rough Devonshire walls, covered with the nu- merous trailing plants suitable for the purpose." The writer has a word In favor of old English gardens, with "their smooth-shaven turf borders with a profusion of hardy and sweet-scented flowers, sun-dials, yew hedges, and recessed seat." The more formal treatment of the garden adjacent to the house, Mr. Cheal points out, has found increasing favor during the last few years. W. H. ADSETT. London, Eng. A PROFITABLE ENTERPRISE. The Lohrman Seed Co., of Detroit, has started to fill orders for spraying trees of private estates against San Jose scale, etc. A compressed air tank on a one-horse truck, with a plat- form for the man who directs the nozzle, about 12 feet above the truck platform is used. A very convenient and inexpensive outfit which is worthy of imitation by any florist who looks after private parks or desires to In- crease his earning capacity. I t % * % TREES and SHRUBS FINE SPECIMEN CONIFERS Iron-Clad Hardy Named and Maximum Rhododendrons IN CAR tors fl SPECIflLTr Roses, Vines. Fruit Trees, Etc. .... Send Lists for Quotation .... Illustrated Catalogue sent on Receipt of 4 cents Postage FREDK W. KELSEY 150 Broadway, - NEW YORK XI) \i; * «; * \1) vV « \t/ \» \» \l/ \l, SALVIA ZURICH THE EVERBLOOMING SALVIA One of the most important novelties in bedding plants introduced lor a long time, produces its wealth of flowers while very small and is in its full glory long before any other kind shows even a bud, grows also much dwarfer and more compact. Our stock is raised from cuttings and seed, which was procured in Zurich (Switzerland). Strong Plants from 21-2 in. Pots 75c per doz., $5.00 per 100, $45 00 per 1000 For full description send for circular or see Horticulture pages 140 and 202, American Flo'ist's Carnation Number page 19, and Florist's Exchange page 185. PERENNIAL GARDENS CO., TOLEDO, O. SPECIMEN SHRUBBERY. We have a surplus of the following varieties in extra heavy stock. If you are looking for something to give you imme- diate effects, now is your chance to get it at a reasonable cost. NAME SIZE PRICE Berberis Thunbergii, 2 1 -2 ft. bushy, $20 .00 per 1 00 Deutzia Pride of Rochester, 4—5" " 15.00 " " gracilis grandiflora discolor, 3" " 20.00 " ■• ♦' rosea, " venusta, . " campanulata, " Lemoine, Hydrangea paniculata, ilex crenata (Japan Hotly), COTTAGE GARDENS CO., Queens, L I., N. Y. 3 ♦' 20.00 3 " 20.00 »ta, 3 " 20.00 3 " 15.00 3—4 ' 20.00 , 3-4 'J 100.00 I 10,000 AMERICAN ARBORVITAE (Thuya Occidentalis) Each tree grows wide apart and splendidly developed on all sides. So bushy that for hedges or screens they will go almost twice as far apart as ordinary Arboiviiaes will. Thev have been frequently transplanted and are supplied with an abundance of fine fibrous roots. Can be dug and shipped with ball if desired. pur 10 per too 3-4 ft. size $6.00 $50.00 4-5 ft. size 7.50 60.00 Prices for dealers only. Packing additional at cost. 25 or more at the rate per 100. Send to us for Ornamental Nursery Stock of all Kinds. I THE WIVI. H. IMOON CO., Morrisville, Pa. -I Rosa Frau Karl Drusghki FINEST NEW WHITE HYBRID ROSE We have a fine stock of this. Mail order today. Send for our Rose Card. EASTERN NURSERIES M. M. DAWSON, Manager Jamaica Plain, Mass* March 23, 1907 HORTICULTURE 395 The New England Nurseries, Inc. ^Malsl' ...A Complete Horticultural Establishment... Bedford Nurseries (formerly shady HiU) i6-2 Acres Geneva Nurseries, 700 Acres FRUIT and ORNAMENTAL TREES, SHRUBS, ROSES, VINES, etc. The largest collection of HERBACEOUS PERENNIALS in America. Estimates on cotnplete lists cheerfully given. Catalogs Free Address all correspondence to our principal offices, Bedford, Mass. Great Bargains In nursery stock of all kinds. PRIVET — 3 to 4 ft. at $3.50 per loo, $30 00 per 1000. 3 to 4 ft., XX heavy 4.00 " loo, 35.00 *' rooo. 4 10 5 ff , extra heavy 5.00 " 100, 40.00 " 1000. 5 to 6 ft., 6.00 " 100, 50.00 " 1000. HYDRANGEAS— 2 to 3 ft. at $7.00 per 100. 3 to 4 ft. at 10.00 per 100. 3 to 4 ft. XXX at $12 coper 100. CARYOPTERIS MASTACANTHUS, field grown, at $6.00 per 100. STEPHANANDRA FLEXUOSA,— 18 to 2410. at $7.00 per 100: 2 to 2^^ ft. at $8,00 per too SPIREA VAN HOUTTEI— } to 4 ft. at $8.00 per 100. VIBURNUn PLICATUM — 2 to 3 ft. at $12.00 per 100; 3 to 4 ft. at $ 15.00 per 100. 70,000 AZALEA AnOENA-Special prices on ap- plication. HONEYSUCKLES — 2 yr. old, in large quantities at $ 0.00 per 1000 600,000 HERBACEOUS PLANTS. PINK P^ONIAS in hrge clumps at $10.00 per 100. 30,000 CREEPING ROSES at low prices given on application. THE ELIZABETH NURSERY CO. ELIZABETH, N. J. GRAFTED ROSES We offer this year tho following as.snrt- ment: Bride, Bridesmaid, Bon Silene, Etoile de France, Franz Deegan, Golden Gate, Ivory, Gen, HcArthur, Kate Houlton, Kaiserin Au-- gusta Victoria, Kjllarnev, La Detroit, Liberty, Mme. Abel Chatenay, /ime. Caroline Testout, Mme. Hoste, Hrs. Pierpont Morgan, Haman Cochet, Harechal Niel, Perle Des Jardins, Papa Gontier, Richmond, Rosalind Orr Eng= lisri, Souv. Du ^resident Carnot, Souvenir De Wootton, Tom Field, Uncle John, Wellesley. The above grafted from 2 1-4 inch pots $15.00 per 1(10; $120.00 per 1.000 for A No. ] stork; nothing else will he .sent out. On their own roots, from 2 1-2 inch pots, re- potted from 2 inch, $6.00 per 100; $50.00 per 1.000. AMERICAN BEAUTY On own roots, from 2 1-2 Incb pots, ffS.OO per 100; $7o.0(J per 1,000: 3 Inch pots, $12.00 per 100; $100.00 per 1,000; April, M.iy and .Tunc delivery. OUR GUARANTEE GOES WITH EVERY PLANT A.N.PIERSON, Cromwell, Conn. GRAFTED ROSES ON DICKSON'S IRISH MANETTI We are now booking orders for March ileli\'ery. KAISERIN, BRIDE, BRIDESMAID. KILLAR- NEY& RICHMOND; $120 per thousand ROBERT SCOTT & SON SHARON HILL, DEL. CO., PA. John Waterer & Sons, U. AMERICAN NURSERY BACSHOT, ENGLAND have the Anest s4ock of recognized Hardy Rhododendrons, Azaleas, An- dromedas, high class Evergreens and specimen Conifers. Ask for special list Of plants grown for the American trade. John Waterer & Sons are the great exhibitors of Rhododendrons In London. American Beauty, Clothilde Soupert, Gloire de Dijon, Kaiserin Augusta Victoria, La France, Mad. Caroline Tes- tout, Frau Karl Druschki, Crimson Rambler, Baby Rambler, Dorothy Perkins, etc., etc., SUITABLE FOR FORCING. ROSES STRONG DORMANT PLANTS Immediate Delivery. Prices Rig'bt. BAY STATE NURSERIES, North Abington, Mass. G R A F T^^ General Catalog and Price Lists ready. Brides and Maids Best English Manetti Uood Stock ; Uuaranteed to Give Satisfaction. WRITE FOR PRICES MONTR.OSE GARDENS MONTROSE. MASS. LADY CAY HARDY GAR°DEN ROSES in choice varieties. Field grown plants, first quality stock including Frau Karl Uruschki. New Hardy Hybrid Tea Dean Hole. Killarney and Souvenir de Pierre Notting. Herbaceous Paeonies. Hollyhocks and Phlox. Catalogue mailed on request. M. H. WALSH HOSE SPECIALIST WOODS HOLE. MASS. The New Pink Rose AURORA A Rose for Everybody CROSS OF BON SILENE AND PRES. CARNOT. Flowers large and full with strong, stiff stems. Keeping quality excellent. Strong and vigorous grower. I^iants from 2_^2 in. pots, $6.00 per dOZ. Easy to grow. $30.00 per 100, 50 at 100 rates, $250.00 per 1000, 250 at 1000 rates. Ready for delivery on and alter April 15, 1907. Order at once. Stock limited. Un- known parties — -cash with order please. PAUL NiEHOFF, Lehighton, Pa. NEW CANNAS William Saunders \ l^jV"" New York ^ jj^perdoz. Ottawa ( per 100 Send f^r our list and descriptive catalogue. We have a large stock of the best varieties, ROSES on their own roots our specialty Shrubbery in variety P.e sure and get our catalogue. The CONARD & JONES CO., west grove, Pa- SPECIMEN NURSERY STOCK The F. E. Conine Nursery Co. Deciduous Trees and Shrubs, Evergreens. Rhododendrons, Azaleas, over one hundred (iOO) acres of the choicest varietie*. SEND FOR PRICE LIST COTTAGE GARDENS CO. Queens, Lone Island, - New York EstaMished 12 Years. When you do not know where to get what you want Send to us. We can flU most any kind ot an order In our line. RETAIL ONLY. 896 HORTICULTURE March 23, 1907 carnation'^ novelties For 1907 Winsor, White Enchantress and Helen M. Gould ONE way to judge carnations is to see them on the exhibition tables. A better and more convincing way is to see them growing ; therefore we cordially invite all carnation growers to visit us and judge for themselves regarding the superiority of the above-named sorts. Our carnation houses are at Scarborough-on-Hudson, (not Tarrytown). Friends who desire to visit us can take the N. Y. C. & H. R. R. R. from New York. Trains leave there every half hour. Scar- borough is the first station north of Tarrytown. Our grounds adjoin the station, and the greenhouses are about five minutes' walk from the station. We are growing 25,00l) plants of Winsor for cut flowers, alone, for the new York market this season, which shows the faith we have in it. This will also enable visitors to see it growing in quantity, and besides that, will give us enough plants to get a great abundance of fine, healthy cuttings without over-prop- agating. VVe have already booked a large quantity among the large growers, and anticipate for this variety the largest sale of any new carnation that has ever been distributed, as large growers who have seen it are enthusiastic in regard to its value. Those who have seen it have immediately placed large orders for it, so we recommend those who have not ordered to place order without delay, so as to insure early delivery. For full description of these three valuable novelties, see our wholesale price list. Wholesale Prices Rooted Cuttings Spring, 1907 WINSOR.— Soft silvery pink. The best color, best keeper, best shipper, best seller — best every way. $12.00 per loo; lioo.oo per looo. WHITE ENCHANTRESS.— Has the large size, long stem, productive habit of Enchantress, but is pure white. $12.00 per 100; 1 100.00 per 1000. HELEN M. GOULD.— A beautiful sport of En- chantress. Ground color lovely shade of silvery pink, with very fine pencilings of carmine, making an ex- ceedingly exquisite combination. While on close observation this variety is variegated, the general effect is one beautiful tone of dark pink. Exceed- ingly valuable, because it combines the earliness, free- dom, long stem and large size of Enchantress, giving another color possessing all the other desirable qual- ities of Enchantress. $12 per 100; Jioo per 1000. BEACON — Orange-scarlet. A vigorous, healthy grower, of ideal habit. A profuse bloomer, with long stfms. $12.00 per 100; $100.00 per 1000. ARISTOCRAT.— Cerise-pink. Will be planted largely in place of Lawson. $12.00 per 100 ; $100.00 per 1000. MELODY. — Daybreak sport of Lawson, about the same color as Enchantress, but much brighter, and does not fade like Enchantress. Also a much better keeper and shipper. Those who grow the Lawson varieties exclusively will find this very valu- able and desirable, because it gives an improved En- chantress color, which is so popular, and at the same time can be grown in the same house with the other Lawsons. An extra fine thing in every way and in great demand. A great addition to the Lawson class. $10.00 per 100; $75.00 per 1000. ROSE PINK ENCHANTRESS.— A sport of En- chantress. Color, dark rose pink. $7.00 per 100; $60.00 per 1000. WHITE PERFECTION.— A novelty of 1906, and a variety for which there is a great demand this sea- son. A third larger than Lady Bountiful and a more perfect flower. $6.00 per 100; $50.00 per 1000. VICTORY. — Scarlet. This is giving great sat- isfaction, being a free blooming, profitable scarlet. $6.00 per 100; $50.00 per 1000. RED LAWSON.— A fine red. Our stock of this is superior to many stocks of Red Lawson that we have seen. $4.00 per 100; $30.00 per 1000. VARIEGATED LAWSON.— The most produc- tive of the variegated sorts. A favorite. Outblooms Mrs. M. A. Patten. $4.00 per 100 ; $30.00 per 1000. WHITE LAWSON.— An excellent white. $4-00 per 100; $30.00 per 1000. LADY BOUNTIFUL.— Pure white. $4.00 per 100; $30.00 per 1000. ENCHANTRESS.— $3-oo per 100; $25.00 per 1000. MRS. M. A. PATTEN.— $3-oo per 100; $25.00 per 1000. MRS. THOS. W. LAWSON — $300 per 100; $20.00 per 1000. F.R. PIERSON CO.,Tarrytown-on-Hudson,NewYork :March 23, 1907 HORTICULTURE. 397 ROOTED CARNATION CUTTINGS WHITE PERFECTION, pure white. Extra fine stock. $6.00 per loo. $50.00 per looo. DAYBREAK LAWSON or MELODY, the ideal light pink, better than Enchantress in many respects. $6.00 per loo. $100.00 per icoo. HERE IS OUR LIST OF OTHER VARIETIES FOR MARCH DELIVERY per loo per looo White Lawson $3 $25 Lady Bountiful 3 25 Lieut. Peary 4 30 Red Riding; Hood 12 100 Cardinal 4 30 Red Lawson 4 30 Daybreak Lawson or Helody.. ■ 6 50 Helen Qoddard S 45 Variegated Lawson 3 25 Harlowarden, Crimson 2 15 MUM CUTTINGS $2.00 per ICO. $15.00 per looo Cremo White Bonnaffon rirs. Nathan 5mith Pink Ivory nbjestic W. H. Chadwick Ivory Estelle Herstham Yellow Touset Adelia aiory of Pacific Yellow Bonnaffon rirs. Robinson ROSES From 2j^ inch pot> $3.00 per loo $25.00 per looo Mme. Chatenay Bride Richmond BridsmaJd Uncle John Qolden Gate AMERICAN BEAUTIES From 2% inch pots $50.00 per looo ARISTOCRAT NOTICE. We cvpect to have all orders for Aristocrat filled before the end of this month. We now have lo'-.roo cuttings in _ _ _ _ the sand for April delivery. As we have oo more room in the propogtting house we beg to offer unrooted cuttings of Aristocrat at $60.00 per looo for immediate delivery. Aristocrat is a very rapid grower and you will find this is not too late tor this variety to make good plants to sell from the field this fall. CHICAGO CARNATION CO A. T. PYFER, Manager JOLIET, ILL. IMPERIAL and PINK IMPERIAL CARNATIONS You Cannot Afford to be Without these Two Excellent Varieties Price $12.00 per 100 ; $100.00 per 1000, 250 at 1000 rates, a discount allowed when cash accompanies the order A, J. GUTTMAN, The Wholesale Florist of New York 43 WEST 28TH STREET JOHN E. HAINES, BETHLEHEM, PA. :cki A. 15 E> r^ r^ E> john e. haines. New Pink Carnation for I907 Color — A peculiar shade of lovely pii k, with a faint yellowish cast ; several sh ides lighter thanlhe Law.-on. Unlike most Pinks, the brighest sun does not injure the color. Size — 3 to 4 inches io diameter when estab- lished. Odor — Pleasing, but not strong. Stems — Invariably Mrong, but always gracefu , ranging from la to 30 inches during the season. Habit, etc— A very quick,activegrower, ma king specimen plants in a short time, even from late cut^iogs. On account of its rapid erowih, requi es supporting very soon after benching. Gets away rapidly, blooms early and gives long stems right from the start. Productiveness— P odieious is ihe btst word we know of to use here. It is the most incessant bloomer early i nd late, we have ever grown. Slock limited. Delivery Januaiy 5ih to IQth and later. Price $12.00 per 100, $100.00 per 1000 THE H. WEBER & SONS CO., OaklaniJ.Mil. Save Your Split Carnations The BAUR CLIP and PLIER will do it in a Busi- nesslike manner at a minimum of time anH expense. lacxpenAivc, InstantaneouiW Applied and Practically Invisible. The clips are made of galvanized wire and arc colored green just the color of the calyx and can hardly be detected. Visible PLIER $3.00 Postage prepaid t Invisible Trade Mark 1000 Clips $1.00 Postage prepaid BAUR FLORAL CO., - Erie, Pa. DON'T Be Afraid To Invest In ROSE PINK ENCHANTRESS It is both free and "fancy"— a sure money-maker. Price $7.00 per 100; $60 per 1000 Delivery January* and later. Write for Descriptive Circular. S. 824 No. S. SKIDELSKY 24th Street, Philadelphia The Leading Scarlet brilliant color, fine stem, the most prodae- tWe ever Introduced, blooms early ontll tlirowD out In July, no extra irraaa. All ahoota make flowers. Watch tbe paper* and aee what growers say about It. None bot wcIl-rooted, healthy cuttings leare the place. Rooted cuttings ready Dec. 15, 1S06. Price, $6.00 per 100; $50 per 1000. JOHN E. HAINES, Bethlehem, Pa. FIELD CARNATIONS For July I Delivery Contracted For. Only the Newest Kinds Also CHRYSANTHEMUM NOVELTIES SF.SD FOK LIST HARLOWARDEN GREEN OUSES, Greenport, N. y. CARNATIONS. Red Chief — Bright scarlet— early and very produc- tive. $ia.oo per loo; $ioo.oc pt;r lOoo. Average 3 in. flower. A leader in every respect. Bonnie N*aid — Clear pink edged white, — $12.00 per 100; loD.oo per 1000. Large well formed bloom. Very early and productive. F. 00R.NE:R & SONS CO. La Fayette, Ind. Look through the Buyers' Directory and Ready Reference Guide. You will find some good offers there also. DON'T THROW AWAt YOUR EASUR PROFITS. Save you pinks from splitting by iisif'g the n. & D. ARTIFICIAL CALYX easily applied and removed, lasts forever, first cost the only cost. $ 1. 75 per 100 1 5.00 per 1000 250 at 1000 rates. Send for M AXFIELD & Dl MONO Sample. Box 304 D Warren, ». I. Patented. GLADIOLI Beautifully illustrated catalog, colored plate, etc., describing Qroff's Hybrids, Named Novel- ties of rare beautyi Mixtures and Collections to color and fine Mixtures of all colors. Write for it. ARTHUR COWEE Gladiolus Specialist MEADOWVALE FARM, BERLIN, N. Y. Chrysanthemum Novelties Now ready for immedir'te deliveiy. From 2H Inch pots MISS CLAY FRICK (The white sport of Wm. Duckham) Price 50c. each, SS.OO per dozen, $35. OO per lOO The finest stock you ever bought of a novelty. My list was mailed you. If you tiid not get it write me. CHARLES H. TOTTY MADISON, N. J. CHRYSANTHEMUMS C. Touset and Nonin, the money makers as wc have found them, $i.oo per doz.; $7.00 per 100; $60.00 icr lOoo. Pacific, Estell, Willowbrook, Halliday, Calb and L. Harriet, 60c per doz.; $4.00 per 100; Cash with order. EGGELING FLORAL COMPANY 653 S. Grand Ave., St. Louis, Mo ^. In writing to Advertisers kindly mention Horticulture 898 horticulture: March 23, 1907 WILLIAM HACEMANN & CO. Wholesale Importers anil Exporters of 55 Dey Street ■ - - NEW YORK NEW DOUBLE PETUNIA THE QUEEN a wonderful bloomer; fl iwers from four to four and one-half inches in diaxneter; white miugled with pur- ple, nicely Iringed; an early bloomer; fine seller for Decoiation Day; planted outdoors will bloom all summer. Strong plants, ready Feb. 15. $1.50 per doz ; $10.00 per too: $go.oo per 1000. Rooted Cut- tings, $5 00 per 100: they will make fine 4 in, plants in full bloom by Decoration Day. THE YATES FLORAL CO. Joseph Traudt, Prop. Canajohaiie, N. Y, 5cranton Florist Supply Co. SCRANTON, PA. FIRST CLASS STOCK Salvias, Dreer's superb single fringed Pe- tunia, Ageratum, Lobelia, Coleus, strong, 2 inch, $1.75 per loo; $16.00 per looo. Geraniums, strong 3 inchbranchtd, $40.00 per 1000; Double Grant, $35.00; D. Grant. 2 inch, $20.00 per 1000. Cash. WM. S. HERZOG, Morris Plains, H. J. WHITMANI 2 1-4 inch, SIO per I OO BOSTONS 2 1-4 Inch, S3. 00 per ICO H.H. BARROWS & SON tttHtman, Mat$. ASPARAGUS Plunios:is, Robustus and Spreng-erll Three inch stock ready for fours. Send ten cents for samples and prices. ALBERT N. HERR, Lancaster, Pa. GOVERNOR HERRICK Originated and introduced by H. R. CARLTON, Wlllouehby, O. We have the following stock in the finest condition to plant and now is the time to plant: %"% inch at $a.oo per doz., $toper loo and $75 per rooo 4 " " 2.50 '* " 13 " too " 75 " 1000 It will pay you. Try it. Order at once. ORCHIDS Arrived in exceptioDally fine condition the foltowing ORCHIDS; LAELIA PURPURATA.CATTLEYA HARRISOMAE.C. INTERMEDIA, C.TRIANAE. C. LEOPOLDII and many more. Write (or Prices LAGER & HURRELL, SUMMIT, N. J. Direct from the Collectors For Spring and Summer Delivery We are giving quotations upon our entire list of South American, Philippine and East Indian Orchids. Choicest varieties of Cattleyas, Odontoglossums, Pi- lumna.Cyprepcd um, Phalaenopsis, Dendrobiums and Vandas. Among them (he very rare Vanda Sanderi- ana foi delivery June or July. A. HELD, 11-19 William 8t.,NewYorli ORCHIDS Wholesale Trade List. Plants from 2yi in. pots, 50c. per doz. $3.00 per 100 Asparagus plumo.sus, Heliotrope, Fuchsias, Salvia BoQllie^ Coleus Verschaffeltii and Golden Bedder and fancy varieties, Variegated Periwinkle, Ageratum Blue Perfection, Kood Vint (white, the true variety) Ipomea Heavenly Blue, Acalyph*, Clematis panieulata. Parlor Ivy, Lobelias. Seedlings from flats at $1.0O per 100 Asparagus Sprengerii, Smilax, Ageratum Blue Perfectiot Petunia Howard's Star and Rosy Morn, Marguerite Cam* tions, Stokesia, Verbenas, Alyssum new dwarf. Plants from 3 in. pots at $4.00 per 100 Geraniums best varieties, rose, apple and nutmeg scented, Fuchsias. Heliotrope. llth & Roy Streets, PHILADELPHIA, PA. C. EISCL£. BELGIAN PLANTS, FINEST STOCK, LOWEST PRICES Order Quick Quick Delivery Araucaria excelsa, fine plants. $ao.oo per loc up. Rhododendron Hybrids, 24 named varieties. $18.00 per too up. Aucuba japonica. $10.00 per 100 up. Aspidistras ^reen. $4.00 per too leaves. variegated. $7.00 per too leaves. Rubber Plants (Kicus elastica). $g.oo per 100. Kentias, Arecas. Latanias, Phoenjx, etc., etc. From $7.00 per inio up. Bay Trees. Krom $3 o • per pair up. Begfonias, tuberous singles. $14.00 per tooo. " " doubles. $23.00 per 1000. Gloxinias, named varieties. $72.00 per 1000 F. O. B. Ghent, if unsold on receipt of order. Write for Catalogue. L. Van Steenkiste HORTICULTURE INTERNATIONALE I Dey St., Jersey City, N. J. ... Emtmbllmhmd 40 Ymmrm ROSE HILL NURSERIES NEW ROCHELLE, N. Y. Most Complete Horticultural Establishment in America SIEBRECHT & SON New York Office: Siebrecht Building, 425 Fifth Avenue ORCHIDS Importations, 1907 Save money and get our quotations on Cattleya labiata. Trians, Percivaliana, Mossise, Men- delli, Schroederfe. JULIUS ROEHRS CO. Largest Orchid growers and Importer! in U. 3. RUTHERFORD, N. J. Orchids for Spring Delivery CaUle/as, Laelias, Oncidiums, etc. Write (or price list. Finest quality of Peat and Most and Orchid Baakets on the market. Give me a trial order. 1 01 Valley Road, West Orange, N. J. ORCHIDS Largest Importers, Exporters, Orowert and Hybridists in ttt« World Sander, St. Albans, England and 235 Broadway, Room I NEW YORK CITY — ORCHIDS-^ Some of the varieties we shall Import this spring: C 'tt'eyas, Triana-, Labiata. Mossia:. Mendelbi, Spec- iosissima, Gigas. Schroderae; Dendrobiums Nobile. Wardi.inum, Phalaenopsis; Vandas Cosrulca, Kim- baliiana: Oncidium Vancosum: Laelias Anceps, Al-- tumnalis, Albida. Write for prices on above. CARRILLO & BALDWIN. SECAUCUS, N. i. March 23, 1907 HORTICULTURk. 399' 1 HEADQUARTERS \ For Flowering Easter Plants, Fine Conservatory and Decorative Foliage Plants. Choice Orchids, Specimen Bays and Fancy Ornamentals. JULIUS ROEHRS Co., Rutherford, N. J. i. r^ •^•t»s»)Kt^a«»>ftKKKKKKK»!K»»>»KKKK»)l>ft*!»>ftKKK»>KKA»)KK»iKftKKiKft»>RKM»tKKK»ftKnKKK»>KKK»iKK»>K»ili EASTER of 1907 « c c c * Azaleas * Hydrangeas c Lilies % Crimson Ramblers * Daisies t c c i We Invite Inspection of Our .1 Hoses Pink Ramblers (Lady Gay, Dorothy Perkins) Bougainvillea Genistas COME AND LOOK US OVER. Rhododendrons Gardetiias S' Ferns $■ Ttllips ( Pots and Pans) J Also Ficus Pandurata » 9 9 9 9- PRICE LIST ON APPLICATION ROBERT CRAIG C0.,49tli and MarketSts.,Piiiladelphia,PaJ ■■■««w«ww««w«<«<«(«w'«««(«(« A-JUI, OTHEJie CHOICE? fi-,owb;i«s In our WHOLESILE COMMISSION FLORISTS' DEPARTMENT in addition to our regular wholesale EVERGREENS and FLORISTS' SUPPLIES CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED 8, 1 1 and 1 5 Province St. and 9 Chapman Place, L. O. Tmlmphoum, Main SBia. HENRY M. ROBINSON & CO., See our Greens Advertisement on paee 405. Boston, Mass. OBITUARY. ' James Draper. James Draper, secretary of the Worcester, Mass., park commission and one of the best known and highly respected park men and expert horti- culturists in New England, died in his home in Bloomingdale, Mass., on March 12, aged 64 years. Mr. Draper was a member of the park board for 20 years and to him more than to any member of the present board is due The development of the city's magnifi- cent system of parks and play grounds. He was one of the best-known park commissioners in New England, his prominence and solicitude for the Worcester parks bringing him into personal contact with the representa- tives of all the parks of this section of the country, and his advice was frequently sought by less expert com- missioners In the development of their public play grounds. At the recent executive meeting of the Association of American Park Superintendents his name was preseTited for honorary membership. Mr. Draper was also well known as a horticulturist and agriculturist. For nearly a quarter of a century he acted as judge of fruits at the annual fairs of the Worcester Agricultural Society. He was one of the originators and the first president of the Massachusetts Fruit Growers' Association, and he was master of the Massachusetts State grange when it was organized in 1872. and later he was elected iiresident of the national grange. He was tor many years a trustee of the Massachusetts Agricultural College at Amherst. his home in Dedham, Mass. He was born in County Westmeath, Ireland, April 16, 1833, came to this country when a young man and has worked for the Quincy family for thirty-flve years. PERSONAL. Philip Breitmeyer, of Detroit, has been visiting Pittsburg, Washington, Philadelphia and New York. BUSINESS CHANGES. H. S. Morton succeeds Otto J. Bach at the Wisner greenhouses, Rochford, 111. W. H. Wynian of the Bay State Nurseries. North Abington, Mass., has just returned from his European trip. Foster Floral Co. will be located ai 612 Olive street, St. Louis, Mo., after April 1. LOSSES BY HAIL. George Corbett, Henry Corbett, Joseph Sinfoot and Walter J. Gray of College Hill, Ohio, and Mrs. E. H. Martin of Shelbyville, Indiana, have reported losses by a hail storm on the 12th inst. Their glass was insured in the F. H. A. JOHN G. ESLBR, Secy. J. H. McHutchison of McHutchl- son & Co., New York, sailed for Eu- rope on March 21, per S. S. Amerika, on a business trip. Visitors in Detroit: J. Marks, rep- resenting A. L. Randall & Co., of Chi- cago; B. Eschner, of Philadelphia, and two trainloads of Dutchmen. Visitors in Boston: George F. ■Stnuck, Summit, N. J.; Louis Dupuy, Whitestone, N. Y.; C. B. Weathered, New York; S. J. Renter, Westerly, R. 1. NEWS NOTES. The seventh lecture of the season before the American Institute of the City of New York was given by George T. Powell on March 20; subject. The Culture of Small Fi-uits. Prof. A. F. Burgess, who resigned as chief inspector of the department of nurseries and orchards in the Ohio agricultural department, has entered upon his duties in the Mass:^chusetts State department for the suppression of gypsy and brown-tail moths. Other Deaths. Daniel B. Stow, father of Charles B. Stow, florist, of Kingston, N. Y., died on March 4 at his home in Kingston. Patrick Daly, gardener for Mrs. Henry P. Quincy, died on March 15 at The New England Nurseries has been incorporated under the laws of the State of Massachusetts, and has purchased the entire real and per- sonal property formerly owned and operated by the Shady Hill Nursery Company of Bedford and Boston. Mr. Theodore J. Smith, of the W. & T. Smith Co., Geneva, N. Y., becomes president of the new corporation. Mr. Alfred E. Robinson, who was for four- teen years with W. & T. Smith Co., and who for the past four years has been manager for the Bay State Nurseries, North Abington, Mass., be- comes treasurer and manager. F. H. Ballon of Newark, Ohio, who was recently appointed State inspector of orchards and nurseries to take the place of A. F. Burgess, has decided not to accept the position, and C. W. Mally of Texas, has been selected in his stead. Mr. Mally has until re- cently been employed by the British Government in South Africa. The salary is $1,400 per year. HORTICULTURE: Discontinue Mme. Sallerol ad. as we are all sold out. Yours respectfully, HAMMERSCHMIDT & CLARK. March 25, ii9(5? ' H b K T 1 C U L T U R T, 401 News Notes The Laible Floral Co. Is the name of a new establishment in Norwalk, O. A. F. Byxbee of Nonvalk, Conn., has opened a retail store at 4 Wall street. 0. L. Powell, South Bend, Ind., has opened a salesroom on the north side. Evans Seed Co., West Branch, Mich., on March 5. Loss, $10,000; insurance, partial. E. H. Bears & Son, of Reading, Pa., have opened a branch office at 14 S. Sixth street. Herbert Greensmith has resigned his position with the Black Hall Greenhouses, Black Hall, Conn. 0. H. Chapin has taken the green- houses of J. W. Perry, El Reno, Okla., and will make many improvements. Hans Madsen of Springfield, Mass., has disposed of his greenhouse and ■will return to his fatherland, Den- loark. C. D. Mills, Jacksonville, Fla., has opened his new greenhouse at River- side, the growing residential section of the city. Miss Mayme Mooney and Miss Mar- garet Weir have opened a retail flow^er store on N. Franklin street, Wilkes- barre. Pa. F. E. Bouton of Bridgeport, Ct.. has opened a retail store at 48 Fairfield avenue, rhe store has been recently handsomelv decorated. The Conference on Rural Progress in Newport, R. I., will be held on March 26, instead of March 16, as re- ported in our last issue. The Bemb Floral Co.. Detroit, is getting up interesting novelties for fern dishes, hanging baskets, etc., made of dried grasses, etc., and they find a ready sale for them. Gust. H. Taepke, of Detroit, has ac- quired by purchase the lot of land on Elmwood avenue where he first started to grow posies, and will re- model those greenhouses during the coming summer. The Newton Floral Co. of Norfolk, Va., have secured the contract for the landscape gardening around the Il- linois State Building at the James- town Exposition. A hedge of Cali- fornia privet will surround the gj'ounds. [boston florist LEHER CO. I Hwufacturert of FLORISTS' LETTERS | William J. Smyth FLORIST Cor. nicMgan Ave. and 3lst St.. CHICAGO We ship to all points in Illinois and Iowa. Till* wooden box nicely stained and Tarnished, 18x30x13, made in two sec- tions, one for each size letter, g^iven away with first order of 600 letters Block Letters, iH <>■■ » '""^h size per xoo, $2. Script l.etters, 3. Fastener with each letter or word. Used by leading florists everywhere and for sale by all wholesale florists and supply dealers N. P. McCARTnv, Manager 66 Pearl Street, BOSTON, MASS. JOHN BREITMEYER'S — SONS=^ Cor. Miami and Oratiot Aves. DETROIT, MICH. Artistic Designs . . . High Grade Gut Blooms We cover all Michiean points and good Aectiona of Ohio, Indiana and Canada P.J. HAUSWIRTH Temporarily Located -at- 13 Congress Street CHICAGO AUDITORIUM ANNEX Tel. Harrison 585 5AMU£L MURRAY Florist Coates House Conservatory Idir BROADWAY, KANSAS CITY, MO Both 'Phones 2670 Msfn FRED C WEBER FLORIST OUVI STREET ol» LUUi^f lUUi EstabUshed 1873 Uag DUtance Phone BeU LUdeU *T* WILLIAM L.ROCK Flower Co. KANSAS CITY, - MO. will carefully execute orders lor Kansas City and any town in Missouri or Kansas. Florists Out of Town Taking orders for delivery In New York City or Vicinity can have them filled In best mann«r and specially delivered by Thomas Young, Jr. 41 W. 28th Street, New York ALEX. MgCONNELL 57 J Fifth Ave.. New York City Telegraphic orders forwarded to any part of the United States, Camsds, and an principal cities of Eorope. Orders transferred or entmited by the trade t* our selection for dellreiy on stesa- shlpg or elsewhere reeelre speetal attention. Telephone Calls, 340 and 341 38th St. Cable Address, ALEXCORlfELL EASTER GIFTS Delivered on Order by Telegraph or otherwise in New York or Brooklyn. WM. H. DONOHOE, 2 West 29th St., New York YOUNG T NUGENT 42 West 28 St., NEW YORK "FLOWERS BY TELEGRMPH " CUDE BROSCO J-LORISTS 1214 r 9T.NW WMHINQTOHDC WASHINGTON. D. C. GUDE'5 Geo. H. Cooke FLORIST Connecticut Avenue and L Street WASHINOTON. D. C. Send orders for flowers lor delivery In BOSTON and all NEW ENGLAND POINTS to THOS. F. CALVIN 124 Tremont St.. Boston E> Y R E> s The Park Floral Co. Flowers or Design Work DELIVERED IN ALBANY AND VICINITY OH TELEGRAPHIC ORDER. J. A. VALENTINE Pres. Ph.n..:D,ugl..744,D.ugl..S23,D.ml»740 ,, ^g^^j, pg^„,^ ^j ALBANY, N.Y. 644 Fourth Ave., LOUISVILLE, KY. JACOB SCHULZ, Rut Flnw*r« °' best quality in season uyi I lUWtia d,iivered proinptly to anv address. Write, Telegraph or Telephone. Cumberland .and Home Phones 223 and 084. ATLAHTA. ATLANTA FLORAL CO. DENVER, COLORADO 4. Peschtree j^JLftNTA, GEORGIA. street, Theodore Miller FLORIST Long Distance Ptisan: B«ll,F*rsst5t;Klsl*cK0slaar 4S33 Dslmar ■out. ST. LOUIS, MO. m»»0>»i»>m»)»*i»>p*»^mi AMERICAN BEAUTY and all other Roses LILY OF THE VALLEY CARNATIONS WELCH BROS. 226 Devonshire St , BOSTON, MASS. EVERYTHING SEASONABLE IN CUT FLOWERS W. E. McKISSICK Wholesale Ploriit Uai Filbert St., PHILADELPHIA rAMCY WHITE LILAC Bmautlos, Carnations. Violots Superb Illustrated Supply Catalogue just out. Send for one. K L XXNDALL CO., ""cSr " DAILY CONSIGNMENTS From 40 to 60 Growers We can care for your cutf lower wants to advantage. E. F. WINTERSON CO. «-47-49 WAIASH AVE., CHICAGO ROBERT J. DYSART, J*ubUc Jtccountant and Jtuditor Simple methods of correct accounting especially adapted for florists' use. Books Balanced and Adjusted Meiclismu Bauk Building as STATE ST., BOSTON lIMephoac, Mala |l>^- *- <"" A -k CUT FLOWER BOXES^ EDWARDS FOLDING BOX CO MANUFACTURERS PHILADELPHIA, PA. ^ ^ / ^ EVERYTHING SEASONABLE m I h CUT FLOWERS* EDWARD REIO, tt-m Wholaaai Florist isa« Ranitead Sleet, PHILADELPHIA t.U. lolaaai* C norlst i .ADELPHIA J i CHAS. W. McKELLAR 51 WABASH AVE., CHICAGO Western Headquarters for Choice Orchids Valley Violets and all Cut Flowers PETER REINBERQ WHOLESALE CUT FLOWERS 51 Wabash Av., Chicago, m. In writing advertisers mention Hoitlcnltnn WHOLESALE FLOWER MARKETS TRADE PRICES— Per 100— TO DEALERS ONLY CKICAGO March 18 ST. LOVIS phua. March rg BOffTOV March 31 ROses Am. Beauty. Fam. ft Sp •• Extra No. 1 '* Lower crades Brirfe/Maid, Golden Gate. F.&S.. " " " '* Extra.. ** " '* No. I &lw.gr. Liberty, Richmond, Fan. & Sp. ... " '* Lower grades. Chateaay, Morgan, Fan. & Sp " " Lower gmdrs K.inarncy,Wenesley, Fan. &Sp... " '* Lower grades CARNATtONS Faacy and Novelties Ordinary. MISCELLANEOUS Violets, Double " Single Cattlcyas Paper Wh. Nar., Rom. Hy.,Freesia Tulips, Daffodils Lilies Lily of the Valley Gardenias Mignonette. . Lilacs (too bunches) Adiantum Smilaz Asparagus Plumosus, strings. " " ft Spren. ( loo bchs.) 35.00 25-00 15.00 6.00 8.00 6.00 4.00 10.00 6.00 10.00 6.00 10.00 6.00 40.C 30.C 40 00 3.00 3.00 10.00 3.00 40.00 4.00 3.00 2.00 I. CO I9.00 25.00 35.00 to 50.00 to to 5.00 to 15.00 to 4.00 to 50.00 15.C 50.C 50.C 40.00 35.00 i5<» 6.00 8.00 6.00 4.00 13,00 6.00 8.00 3.00 10.00 5.00 4.00 to 2.00 to .40 .40 3.00 4.00 10.00 3.00 2. 00 50.00 1. 00 30.00 50.00 50.00 50.00 30.00 30.00 10.00 10.00 8.00 6.00 20.00 10.00 10.00 6.00 15.00 8.00 5.00 3.00 .50 .50 7500 4.oe 5.00 13. 00 4.00 35.00 4.00 7500 1.50 75.00 75.00 sj.oo to 20.00 ta 13. 00 to 4.00 to 6.oe to 5 00 to 1. 00 to 10.00 to 6.00 to 6.00 t» 3.00 to 8.00 to 3.00 to 3.00 10 1. 00 la .»5 to .25 to 35.00 to 1.50 to 1. 00 to S.oo 10 3.00 to to 1.00 to 50.00 to 1.00 to 12.00 to to 35.00 to 3.0a 1.5a ■5<» •3« Se.oa 2 00 3.oa i3.aa 4.M 25.00 fl.oa 75-o» x,5» i6.aa 50.«a 90.« POEHLMANN BROS. CO. Grow and Ship the Finest AMERICAN BEAUTIES in the World. 35-37 Randolph St., - CHICAGO, ILL. The Florists' Supply House of America Can fill bnrry oraers. Teleplioiie or'Teletrapk H. BAYERSDORJ^ER & CO. 1 1 29 Arch St:, Philadelphia >Iarcb 23, 1907 HORTICULTURE. 40S BRUNNERS & BEAUTIES and Full Cuts of All Leading Standard Crops FOR EASTER S. S. PENNOCK-MEEHAN CO. THE iM.'ift'.'TVb; PHILADELPHIA I6O80I6I8 LDDLOW ST. Store closes at 8 p. m. Have YOU TRIED the Mew a MARKET" Things are humming once more in the vicinity of 13th and Filbert Sts. Messrs. Berger Bros, are now comfortably established in their new quarters, number 1305 and doing the biggest business in their history. Visi- tors welcome. Their motto : "Good service and a square deal all round." BERGER BROS., Wholesale Florists 1305 Filbert Street, PHILADELPHIA CUT FLOWER MARKET REPORTS Easter topics are now up- BOSTON permost in the minds of the flower people and it is not likely that there will be much change in market conditions during the week that now intervenes between us and the great floral holiday. The tension that has i)revailed on Ameri- can Beauty and some other roses has come to ,an end and the receipts are increasing daily. Other flowers are in good supply — violets and carnations somewhat reluctant to move. The lily situation is a source of solicitude generally, it being apparent that there will be no over supply and possibly a famine of good blooms Monday opened up with BUFFALO disagreeable weather, which continued till Thursday, and stock accumulated fast, but beginning with Thursday, things looked bright for a good balance of week's business, and stock began to move at a lively pace. Carnations, lilies, roses and bulbous stock being very plentiful, a good portion of the three days' surplus was sold at good prices, considering the amount on hand. White carnations were in heavy demand for St. Patrick's day, and prices held firm. On Monday, the 18th, the market brightened up con- siderable. Violet, carnations and other stock were well in demand, and the outlook for a good week's busi- ness is excellent. The trade are now on COLUMBUS the jump getting everything ready for a great Easter business. We are in fine shape as regards flowering plants, as compared with a year ago when there were practically no good plants in the city. The sunny weather in- sures all ample quantity of roses, car- nations and other stock; so we all feel that conditions are very favorable for a great business. It is too early at this writing to say very much about Easter prices which will go into effect March 2H. From present ap- pearances we will be able to keep them low enough, to insure a great volume of business. Lilies will be the short item here; the disease has cut into them badly; 1 should say at least forty per cent. Harrisiis have done the best. A review of the local DETROIT trade finds every florist progressive, with stock on the scarcity list except violets and bulbous material. The outlook for the Easter supply is not changed mate- rially. Lilies will be plentiful, but roses and carnations not suflicient. Trade in all kinds of potted plants is also very brisk, with a shortage in 5 inch and 6 inch Boston ferns. Favorable weather INDIANAPOLIS the past week brought good cut flower and plant trade which made up in great part for slowness the pre- vious week. There is still a scarcity of good Beauties; other roses still maintain the usual season's standard of quality. Abundance of stock in all lines is to be had, the quality of which could hardly be improved upon. While Easter is a little early this year, the growers all seem to be prepared for it. It is evident that the lily supply will not be any too heavy. Green goods are in strong demand, compared with the supply, Easter plants look promising with all the growers. Receipts of all stand- NEW YORK aril varieties are growing daily in size and also show a gratifying imi)rove- raent in quality. American Beauty roses have turned the corner with a rush. Considering their extreme scar- city up to one week ago the overturn seems almost incredible and, at the present rate of increase, the chances are excellent for a bountiful supply of Beauties at reasonable figures. Violets are at present the most dejected item on the list. The street fakirs take by far the greater part of the stock re- ceived. The lat;^ spring combined with the early date of Easter assures a supply of good violets for that oc- casion such as has rarely, if ever, been available. As to their disposal the weather on Easter morning will have something to say. Beauties are more PHILADELPHIA plentiful and of slightly better quality. Other roses are in abundant su|iply and of generally excellent qual- ity, with the exception of Killarney, which is a little off color. Prices are easier. ""Prices on carnations are low, although fairly steady. The quality is excellent and the supply all the mar- ket will absorb. The outlook for Easter lilies is that good prices will be realized for choice stock from now on. Much of the product is short stemmed this year. Violets, lily of the valley, tulips, mignonette, lilac and other standard items are plentiful and good, but without any feature of special interest. Easter plant buying is now proceeding briskly. The wide- awake buyers believe in engaging their supplies well ahead. There has been no WASHINGTON noticeable change in the condition of the market, owing to the bright days of the past week. Flowers are still superabundant, and there is every in- dication that they will remain so un- til after Easter, which, it is hoped, will relieve the market of much of Its surplus. Saint Patrick's Day was ideally beautiful, and the usual amount of novelties were shown on the retail counter. Azaleas, bulbous stock and lilacs are still plentiful and move slowly. Some of the retailers have been to Philadelphia this week to con- tract for Easter goods. INCORPORATED. William F. Kasting Co.. Bultalo, N. Y.; capital, $30,000; incorporators, W. F. Kasting, L. A. Kasting, E. C. Brucker, W. E. Weiss, L. C. Wilkie. rSOUTHERN WILD SMILAX W* are booking orders now for future delivery for Fancy Greens an4 Beaven's Fadeless Sheet Moss. WrN» for Smmplmm. E. A. BEAVEN, Evergreen, Ala. 404 HORTICULTURE March 23, lOOr. JOHN YOUNGT "••y^^m^m^ WHOLESALE FLORIST Finett American Beautie* and Carnation* 5 1 West 28 St. - NEW YORK FORD BROTHERS M West 28tb Street, NEW TORE FINE ROSES FlliCYCIIIIIimS A Full Line of All CUT FLOWERS Telephone, 3870 or 3871 M adlBon Sanarn Charles Millang 50 West 29th St., New York city Cut Flowers on Commission A Reliable Place toConslg:n to or order from Telephone; 3860-3871 Madigon Square A.L.YOUNG&CO. WHOLESALE FLORISTS 54 West 28th St., NEW YORK Telephone 3SS9 Madison Square ConsigDmcnts of choice cut Prompt payments. JOHN I. RAYNOR < Wholesale Commission Florist ^l'jti^%sT%SlE^2'' ^ ' A full line of Choice Cut Flower itock for all purpose!. Comprise! every variety ( ) grown for New York market, at current prices ( I TEL. 1998 MADISON SQUARE 49 W. 38 St., New York City Walter F. Sheridan Wholesale Commission Healer in CHOICE CUT FLOWERS 39 West 28th Strtet. New York Telephone: 3532-3533 Hadlson Square HEADQUARTERS FOR NOVELTIES ORCHIDS A SPECIALTY THE HIGHEST GRADE OP VALLEY ALWAVa ON HAND flowers solicited. Give us a trial. GARDENIAS, DAISIES, ROSES AND CARNATIONS JAMES McMANUS, ilttiMA2 W. 28th St., New York Wholesale Commission Florist CHOICE CUT FLOWERS 57 West 28th St. Special Attention to Shipping Orders New York. Telephones: aaoo, atoi» Madison Square Write for Current Prices WHOLESALE COMMISSION FLORIST Open 6 a. m. Daily J. K. ALLEN 106 W. 28 St.^ NEW YORK TELEPHONE 167 MADISON SQ. All Grades of Flowers for All Grades of Buyers NEW^VORK OUOTATIONS^ER 100-TO DEALERS OnUy ROMS Am. Beauty, fan and sp " extra No. I ** Lower grades Biidc, 'Maid, GoUenGate.fan ftsp " " " " Extra. .. " " " No. I &Iw. gr. Liberty, Richmond, fancy & speaal " " lower grades . . Chatenay, Morgan, fancy and spec. '* " lower grades . . Killamey, Wcllosley , fan. and spec. *' " lower grades. Camatioas, Fancy and Novelties.. Ust Half of Wetk andlne March 16 1907 25.00 to 35.00 30.00 to 35.00 10.00 10 1500 2.00 to 6.00 6.00 to 8.00 4.00 to 500 I. 00 to 3.00 15.00 to 95.00 3.00 to 13, 00 6.00 to 8.00 I 00 to 3.00 10.00 to la.oo 2.00 to 6.00 Z.00 to 4.00 FIrat Half of Week beginning Mar. 18 1907 95.00 20.00 10.00 1.00 6.00 4.00 1. 00 1500 .1.00 6.00 1. 00 8.00 2,00 a.oo to 35.ao to 25.00 to 15.00 to 6.00 to 10.00 to 5.00 to 3.00 to 35.00 to 10.00 , Freesia Carnations, Ordinary ••• VlolctA. double '* single Cattleyas Pap. Wh. Nar., Rom. Hy Tulips, Daffodils Lilies Lily of the Valley Qardenlas niKnonette LilaC5 (100 bunches) Adlantam Smllaz Asparagus Plumosus, strings " " & Spren. (loobchs.) L»t Half of Week 1 ending March 16 1907 1. 00 10 1.50 .20 to • 5° ."5 to .35 25.00 to 5..0C 1. 00 to • .CO • 5° to 2.00 10.00 to 12.00 1. 00 to 3.00 10.00 to 2S.OO t.oo to to 8.00 .50 to 1,00 12.00 to 2o.ec so.oe to ii-oo 15.00 10 JS.oo First Half of Wssfc beginning Mar. 18 1907 t.fo to .so to .30 to 35.00 to I .00 to .50 to 10.00 to 1.00 to 10,00 to 1.00 to - to .50 to 1 3.00 to ao.oo to 15.00 to •50 -35 50.00 1.00 3.00 1 2,0c 3.00 1.00 30.00 35.00 25.00 ORCHIDS AT ALL SEASONS WM. STUART ALLEN CO. Commission Merchants in Cut Flowers 53 WEST 2gTH STREET, NEW YORK Telephone 356 Madison Square Edward C. Horan Wholesale Florist 55 WEST 28th ST. New York TRAENDLY A S CHENG K WHOLESALE FLORISTS Furnish best stock at fair prices all the year round Send for qn*tationa on tall orden Tei. 798.799 Madi«>n Sq. 44 Wcst 28tli Street, Ncff York CIt) Alexander J. Guttman THE WHOLESALE FLORIST OF NEW YORK 43 WEST 28tH STREET PHONES. 1C64 — 1665 MADISON SOUARE ENOUGH SAID In writing to Advertisers kindly mention Horticulture March 23, 1907 HORTICULTURE 405 EXTRa FINE FANCY and DAGGER FERNS $2.00 per looo DISCOUNT ON LARGER ORDERS GREEN and BRONZE GALAX, $1 .25 per 1000, LEUCOTHOE SPRAYS, $1 .00 per 100, $r.50 per lOOO $7.50 Case of 10,000 Let us have your standing order for Pern. B0X>VO0<) 20c lb., SO lbs. $8.50 aiTB^^oA^^^^di"^^'^ Michigan Cut Flower Exchange incorporated bend for Our Weekly Price List on Cut Flowers The Reliable Commission House Richmond Roses and Rich FJowers of all varieties JOS. S. FENRICH 1 iO W. 28th Streot, New York Tel. 324-325 MadisQn Square Best Flowers In the Boston Market EstabllBhed 1891 BUY FEOM -fp3 ME N. F. MCCARTHY & CO. ALFRED H. LANGJAHR All Choice Cut Flowers in Season 55 West 28th St, New York Telephone 3924 Madison Square. J. B. MurdOGli & Go. Wholesale Florists FLORISTS' SUPPLIES 545 Liberty St., PITTSBURG, PA. Long Distance 'Phone 1435 Court. REED (Q. KELLER 122 West 2Sth St., New York Florists' Supplies We manufacture all our ietal Designs, Baskets.Wire Work SNovelties and are dealers in Glassware Decorative Greens and florists' Requisites. PLANTS, PALMS and FERNS can be furnished at any time and in any quantity by CHAS. W. EBERMAN 53 West 30th St. - NEW YORK WAolesa/e Ooa/er BUY YOUR FLORIST SUPPLIES OF J. STERN <& CO. now 125 N.IOth, above Arch St.. PHILADELPHIA, PA. BETWEEN YOU AND ME, What do you think of the Buyers' Directory and Ready Reference Guide of HORTI- CULTURE? I always look it over be- fore I do any buying. BOXES BOXES BOXES LIGHT WOOD GUT FLOWER BOXES | Sizes in Stock per 100 3 X 4 X 30 S4 00 3 X 5 X 84 4.50 Sx 7 X 31 4.50 6 X 6 X 34 6 80 4x13x34 9 00 6 X 12x34 10.50 6 X 1 3 X 30 1350 Sx 13 X 36 14.00 6 X 12 X 30 15 00 6 X 15 X 43 20.00 6x 15x48 23.00 Write for samples and prices in car load lots. GETMORE BOX FACTORY, Incorporated, BELLEVILLE, ALA. 84 HAWLEY STREET BOSTON, MASS. SEND FOR PRICES Headquarters in Western New York FOE ROSES, CARNATIONS And all kinds of Seasonable Flowers WM. F. KASTING Wholesale Commission Florist, also Dealer in Florists' Supplies and Wire Designs. 383-87 ELLICOTT ST. BUFFALO, N.Y. Give us a trial. 'We can please you. NEW CROP BRONZE AND GREEN QALAX $1.00 per 1000. Case of 10.000. 1.7.50. Write for prices on case lots, WE HAVE VERY FINE CUT BOX WOOD. DAGGER AND FANCY FERNS. $2.00 per 1000. Best Southern Smilax, $3^50 a"ti $7 p" case. Headquarters for all FLORISTS' SUPPLIES. Wire Deaigns, Cut Wire, Letters, Immortellet, CycaB Leavei, Wheat Sheaves, Ribbons, Cortugated Boxes, etc. LAUREL FESTOONING, sc and 6c. per yard. HENRY Ml. ROBINSON & CO., 15 Province St, 9 Chapman PI., Boston, Mass. I- U- Telephone, Main, a6i7-:6i8. WHOLESALE FLOWER MARKETS.-xo deaTer, only. CINCINNATI DETROIT BUFFALO PITTSBUfta March .9 March 17 March 18 M arch 18 ROSBS Am. Beauty, Fan. and Sp. 40.00 30.00 to 50.00 35.00 50.00 to 75.00 50.00 to 75.00 40.00 to 50.00 " Extra to 20.00 to 40.00 25.00 to 45.00 25.00 to 30.00 20.00 8.00 to to 3500 10.00 12.00 8.00 to to 15.00 12.00 ao.oo 3.00 to to 25.00 5.00 6 00 to to 10 CO " Lower grades 8.00 Bride. 'Maid, Golden Gate, F. & S. 8.00 to J 0,00 10.00 to I5-00 to 10 00 12.00 to 15.00 ** " " " Extra.... 6.00 to 800 6.00 to 8.00 to 8.00 8.00 to 10.00 " " " No.T&lw.gr. 4.00 to 5.00 4.00 to 6.00 6.00 to 8.0c 5.00 to 6.00 Liberty, Richmond, Fan. & Sp. ... 8.00 to 10.00 10.00 to 15 00 10 00 to 15.00 10.00 to 15.00 " *' Lower grades. 4.00 to 6.00 5.00 to 8.00 5.00 to 10.00 6.00 to 10 00 Chatenay, Morgan, Fan. & Sp....- 8.00 to 10 00 10.00 to 15.00 10.00 to 12,00 10.00 to 15.00 " " Lower grades. 4 00 to 6.00 6.00 to 8.00 5.00 to 10.00 5.00 KilUraey, Welleslcy, Fan. & Sp... 8.00 to lO.OO 10.00 to 15.00 to 10.00 6.00 to 15.00 " *' Lower grades to 6.00 6.00 to 8.00 10.00 CARNATIONS 3.00 1.50 4.00 2.00 3.00 1.50 to 4.50 2.50 3.00 3-5° Ordinary MISCELLANEOUS to to I.50 to 2.00 2.00 to .40 .40 •50 ■50 .50 •50 •75 .50 1.00 " Single to to ■75 .20 to .5° 25 to .50 50.00 2,00 to Paper Wh. Nar.,Rom. Hy.,Freesia to 3.00 to 3.00 a.oo to 3.eo 3.00 to 4.00 Tulips, Daffodils 3.00 to 4.00 3.00 to 4.00 2. 00 to 3.00 300 Lilies ■ 12.50 to 15.00 15.00 10 18.00 5-0O to 15.00 12 00 15.00 4 00 to 3.00 to 4 00 2.00 4.00 to to 25.00 to 35.oe to to 3.00 6.00 to 8.00 2.00 to 5.00 4.00 to 6.00 Lilacs (100 bunches) to to to 50.00 to 100.00 to to to 1. 00 15.00 50.00 1. 00 15,00 50.00 to to to 1.50 18.00 60.00 .50 15.00 40.00 to to to 1.50 20.00 60 00 15.00 JO. 00 to to 20 00 Asparagus Plumosus, strings " " & Spren. (100 bchs.) 40.00 50.00 to 35.00 30.00 to 25.00 30.00 Peas to ^Lllll- to jg 1. 00 1 WINSOR CARNATION BLOOIVIS Grown by tHo F. R. Piersoi* Company SOLD EXCLUSIVELY BY NEW YORK CUT FLOWER CO. SS-Sr WEST 26 STREET, NEW YORK j. A. MILLANG. Manager GEO. A. SUTHERLAND CO. CUT FLOWERS Florists' Supplies and Letters 34 HAWLEY STREET • BOSTON In ordering goods please add "I saw it in HORTICULTURE." The KERVAN 80. 20 WEST 27th ST., N. Y. WHOLESALE DEALERS Fresh cut Palmetto & Cycas Palm Leaves, GaLuc, Le«- cothce. Ferns and Mosses. All Decorating Evergreea 406 HORTICULTURE March 23, 1907 Buyer's Directory and Ready Reference Guide Advertisements under this head, one cent a word. Initials count as words. Regular advertisers in this Issue are also listed under this classlflcation without charge. Reference to List of Ad- vertisers will indicate the respective pages. Buyers failing to find what they want in this list will confer a favor by writing us and we will try to put them in communication with reliable dealers. ACCOUNTANT a. J. Dysart, 28 State St., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. ACHTRANTHES. Acbyrantbes, yellow, mottled red, 2 1-2 Id., Sc. Hammerschmldt & Clark, Medina, Ohio. ABIANTUMS Adlantnm Hybrldum, fine young plants, 16 for $1, mailed; $5 per 100. Originator's stock. Certificate of Merit S. A. F., '03. A. Ley & Bro., Langdon, D. C. AGRICULTURAI. IMPLEMENTS Ihoe. J. Grey & Co., 32 S. Market St., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. Joseph Breck & Sons, 51 and 52 N. Market St., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. AMFELOFSIS. ."i.OOO Ampelopsls Veltchll, pot grown. Dormant, long Tops, ?4.00 per 100, and clean seed $1.50 per lb. Casb. BeuJ. Con- nell. Florist, West Grove. Pa. ARAUCARIAS °^^ Godfrey Ascbmanu, 1012 Ontario St., Phlladelpbla. For page see List of Advertisers. A. Leuthy & Co., RosUndale, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. ARTIFICIAr CARNATION CALYX Maxfield & Dimond, Warren, R. I. P. O. Box 304-D. For page see List of Advertisers. ASPARAGUS Albert M. Herr, Lancaster, Pa. Asparagus Robustus. For page see List of Advertisers. Asparagus Sprengerl, 2 In., $2.25 per 100. Hanimerscbmldt & Clark, Medina, Oblo. Plumosus, 3-in., $5.00 100; $40.00 1000. Christ. Wlnterlch, Cyclamen Specialist, Defiance, Ohio. Asparagus plumosus nanus and Sprengerl, 2 1-2-ln., $2.50 100. Carl Hagenburger, West Mentor, Ohio. Asparagus plumosus, 2-ln., $3.00; 3-ln., $6.00; 4-ln., $12.00 100. Wlttbold Co., 1657 Buckingham PL, Chicago. Asparagus Plumosa, 2-ln. pots. Fine plants. $2.50 per 100, $20.00 per 1000. Cash with order or good reference. Erie Floral Co., Erie, Pa., or Wm. F. Kastlng, 885 Elllcott St.. Buffalo. N. Y. Asparagus Crawshawll, a new, beautiful ssparagus. Seedlings, $3.00 per 100; $25.00 1000; transplanted seedlings, $5.00 100: $40.00 1000. Jas. Crawshaw, 403 Plalnfleld St., Providence, B. I. ASPARAGUS SEED S. S. Pennock-Meehan Co.. Philadelphia. ASTERS. Novae-Angllae Asters, strong, $3.00 per 100; $25.00 per 1000. Ellsworth Brown & Co., Seahrook, N. H. Aster Miss Kate Lock, $1.00 tr. pkt. It's the best aster grown. J. H. Lock, 41 Man Chester Ave., Toronto, Ont. AZALEAS Peter Henderson & Co., 35 & 37 Cortland St., New York. A. Schulthels, College Point, N. T. For page see List of Advertisers. John Schecpers & Co., 2-6 Old Slip, N. T. For page see List of Advertisers. A. Leuthy & Co., RosUndale, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. Godfrey Aschmann, Philadelphia. For page see List of Advertisers. Bobblnk & Atkins, Rutherford, N. J. John McKenzle, No. Cambridge, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. Azaleas, well budded, 50c., 75c., and $1.00 each. C. Whitton, City Street, Utlca, N. Y. BAUR CARNATION CLIP AND PLIERS Baur Floral Co., 18 W. 10th St., Erie, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. BAT TREES. Bay Trees and Boxwood. Ask for cata- logue. Bobblnk & Atkins, Rutherford, N. J. BEDDING PLANTS J. E. Felthousen, Schenectady, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. C. Elsele, 11th and Boy Sts., Phlla. Spring Bedding Plants. For page see List of Advertisers. BEGONIAS Begonias, mixed, many varieties, 2 1-4 In., 3c. Hammerschmldt & Clark, Medina, Ohio. BULBS AND TUBERS Joseph Breck & Sons, 47-54 N. Market St., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. J. M. Thornbnm & Co., 33 Barclay St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. A. T. Boddlngton, 342 W. i4th St., N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Rlckards Bros., 37 East 19th St.,^ New York. For page see List of Advertisers. H. F. Mlchell Co., Philadelphia^ For page see List of Advertisers. Johnson Seed Co., 217 Market St., Pblla. For page see List of Advertisers. John Scheepers & Co., 4-6 Old Slip, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Write for prices on only selected bulbs, plants, etc. F. W. O. Schmltz, Prince Bay, N. Y. Bulbs. Cannas, Dahlias, Gladioli, Oxalls, Madeira and Cinnamon vines. Iris, Peonies. Finest stock. C. Betscher, Canal Dover, Ohio. Caladium esculentum bulbs, 5x7, $1.00; 7x9, $2.00; 9x11, $4.00; 11x15, $6.00 per 100. Tuberoses, 4x6, $1.00 per 100. Cash. C. B. Johnson, Wallace, N. C. Amaryllis formoslsslma, 11-13 cm., $2.00 per 100; $18.00 per 1000. Bessera elegans, 7-9 cm., $1.00 per 100; $9.00 per 1000. Pan- cratium, spider IIIv, 12-15 cm., $3.00 per 100; $20.00 per 1000. Tlgrldlas, mixed, 7-9 cm., $2.00 per 100; $12.00 per 1000. Zeph- ryanthes, white, 7-9 cm., $1.00 per 100; $9.00 per 1000. Price includes carriage paid. J. A. McDowell, Ap. 167, City of Mexico. CACTI Old Man cactus, 4 to 5 Inches high, $3.00' per doz.; $22.00 per 100. Carriage paid. J. A. McDowell, Ap. 167, City of Mexico. C ANNAS A.A. T. Boddlngton, 342 W. 14th St., N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. The Conard & Jones Co., West Grove, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. Cannas, Very fine list. Send list of needs. C. Belscher, Canal Dover, Ohio. Cannas, Pennsylvania, $2.00; Niagara, Buttercup, $5.00 per 100. P. A. Baker, Media, Pa. 50,000 Cannas, fine, $10 to $15 per 1000. Best sorts. Write Benj. Connell, West Grove, Pa. Cannas. Good bulbs, 2 or 3 eyes, Aus- tria, Robusta, Augusta Ferrler, King Ed- ward, Victor Hugo, Morning Star, Paul Marquant, Pennsylvania, Robert Christie, Admiral Courbet, Mile. Berat, Flamingo, Partenope, $2.00 per 100. Started roots from sand after March 1, $2.50 per 100. Est, of David Fisher, Woburn, Mass. Cannas, sound roots, 2 to 3 eyes, true to name: Allemania, Austria, Burbank, Italia. Robusta, Metallica, $1.25 per 100; $10.00- per 1000. Martha Washington, Florence Vaughan, Wm. Boflnger, Chas. Henderson, Sec. Ohabanne, $1.50 per 100. America,^ Black Prlns, Mrs. Kathie Gray, Pennsyl- vania, Coronet, $2.00 per 100. Plerson's Premier, Souv. d. A. Crosy, Queen Char- lotte, Egandale, $2.50 per 100; $22,50 per 1000. Black Beauty. Gladiator, Pres. Mey- ers, new, like King Humbert, $4.00 per 10ft. All kinds mixed, $1.00 per 100; $7.50 per 3000. Dahlias, leading kinds named, $3.50 per 100. Shellroad Greenhouses, Grange, Baltimore, Md. CARNATIONS The H. Weber & Sons Co., Oakland, Md. Carnation Mabelle. For page see List of Advertisers. S. S. Skldelsky, 824 N. 24th St., Phils. Rose Pink Enchantress. For page see List of Advertisers. Chicago Carnation Co., Jollet, III. For page see List of Advertisers. The F. R. Plerson Co., Tarrytown-on- Hudson. N. Y. Carnations, Wlnsor, White Enchantress, Helen M. Gould. For page see List of Advertisers. A. J. Guttman, 43 W. 28th St., New York. John E. Haines, Bethlehem, Pa. Carnation Imperial and Pink Imperial. For page see List of Advertisers. F. Domer & Sons Co., Lafayette, InA For page see List of Advertisers. Guttman & Weber, 43 W. 28th St., N. Y. Carnation Vlctor.v. For page see List of Advertisers. Peter Fisher. Ellis, Mass. Cottage Gardens Co., Queens, N. Y. Carnation Beacon. N. Y. Cut Flower Co., 55-57 W. 26th St., New York. J. A. Mlllang, Mgr. Carnation Windsor Blooms. For page see List of Advertisers. Harlowarden Greenhouses, Greenport, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Carnations. Boston Market, rooted cut- tings, $10.00 1000; unrooted, $5.00 1000. Cash. B. D. Kaulback & Son, Maiden, Mass. 35,000 square feet covered by Glass. Send for list of rooted cuttings of new and leading commercial varieties of carna- tions and chrysanthemums. Wm. Swayne, Kennett Square, Pa. For List of Advertisers See Page 412 March 2S, 190T horticulture: 407? CARNATIONS— Continued. Healthy rooted carnation cuttings Qneen Louise, Hill, Gomez, Norway, Boston Mar ket, $9.00 per 1000. Melody, $5.00 per 100, Bed LawBon. $1500 per 100. Lawson, Har lowarden, Mrs. Nelson, $12.50 per 1000. White Clond unrooted, $4.00 per 1000. Wm, Bhmann, Corfu, N. Y. CEDAR BEAN POI.ES 1 1-2 inch butt. 5 ft. to 7 ft. long, $10.00 per 1000; 2 Inch butt, 8 ft. long, $15.00 per 1000: 2 1-2 Inch butt, 10 to 12 ft. long. $22.50 per 1000. H. R. Akers. Chatsworth, N. J. CHRTSANTHEM1TMS Eggellng Floral Co., 1653 S. Grand Ave., St. Louis, Mo. For page see List of Advertisers. Charles H. Totty, Madison, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. Harlowarden Greenhouses, Greenport, New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Chicago Carnation Co., Jollet, III. For page see List of Advertisers. Chrysanthemum stock plants. About 1,000 Jeanne Nonln, $!.(» per doz.; $7.00 per 100. W. F. Kastlng, 383 Elllcott St., Buffalo, N. Y. Chrysanthemums, Jeanne Nonln, C. Tou- set, Mrs. Brice, Eol d'ltalle. Fred Lemon. Merza. Cobbold, M. Ware, Oct. Sunshine, Beauty of Sussex, $2.00 per 100. Glory Pacific, Kalb, Monrovia, Polly Rose, Al- liance, Mrs. Robinson, J. Shrlmpton, Bride, Bonnaffon, HalUday, Duckham, CuUlng- fordll, Mrs. Chamberlain, Arline, Ermen- llda, W. Bonnaffon, Princess, M. Friend, Nellie Pockett, Lincoln, W. Jcnes, G. Wed- ding, Ben Wells, Yellow Eaton, Engue hard, Mrs. Weeks, Appleton, G. Trophy, Florence Teal, A.. Balfour, Intensity, Mme. Perrln, $1.50 ptr 100; $12.50 per 1000. Wm. Ehmann, Corfu, N. Y. CINERARIAS. Cinerarias, 5 In., $15.00 per 100. C. Whit- ton. City Street, Utica, N. Y. CliEMATIS Clematis Paniculata. Strong field-grown plants. $15.00 per 100; stroi.gest. $30 per 100. Quotations on larger quantities. Est. David Fisher, Woburn. Mass. CONIFERS John Waterer & Sons, Ltd., American Nursery, Bagstiot, Eng. For page see List of Advertisers. Evergreens and Conifers. Ask for cata- logue. Bobblnk & Atkins, Rutherford, N. J. CUT FI.OWER BOXES. Folding cut flower boxes, the best made. Write for list. Holton & Hunkel Co., Mil- waukee, Wis. Welch Bros., 226 Devonshire St., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. Edwards Folding Box Co., Philadelphia. For page see List of Advertisers. Qetmore Box Factory, Inc., Belleville, Ala. Light Wood Boxes. For page see List of Advertisers. CYCLAMEN. Cyclamen, 4 in., $10.00; 5 in., $15.00 per 100. C. Whitton, City Street, Utlca, N. Y. Giant H.\ brills transp'l, ready for 2 in. and S-in., $3.50 100; $30.00 1000. Plants grown of seed taken from the cream of my well known strain. Christ. Winterich, Cycla- men Specialist, Defiance. Ohio. DAHLIAS David Herbert & Son, Atco, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. J. K. Alexander, E. Brldgewater, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. Harlowarden Greenhouses, Greenport, New York. For page see List of Advertisers. DAHLIAS— Continued. Henry A. Dreer, 714 Chestnut St., Phlla. For page see List of Advertisers. THE DAHLIA MANUAL. An up-to-date work on dahlias and dahlia culture, covering the whole field. Illus- trated. Price, 35c. W. W. WILMOEE, Box 382, Denver, Colo. I am again ready to handle your busi- ness. Only the cream of varieties handled. Standards and novelties, including Mrs. Winters. Mme. Dael, Navajo. Lonsdale, Dainty, Kriemhilde, etc. Catalogxie of dahlias, hollyhocks, peonies and hardy plants now ready. W. W. WILMORB, Box 382, Denver Colo. DECORATIVE PLANTS A. Leuthy & Co., Roslindale, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. Julius Roehrs, Rutherford, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. DRACAENAS Dracaena Indivisn, 5 In., $2.00 per doz. W. C. Rockwell. Bradford, Pa. Dracaena teriainalls from bench, fine. $25.00 100. Carl Uugenburger, West Men- tor, Ohio. EASTER FLOAVERING PLANTS A. Schulthels, College Point, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Peter Henderson & Co., 35 & 37 Cortlandt St., New York. A. Leuthy & Co., Roslindale, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. Wm. C. Smith, 61st & Market St., Phlla. For page see List of Advertisers. Godfrey Aschmann, Philadelphia. For page see List of Advertisers. Bobblnk & Atkins, Rutherford, N. J. ~John McKenzie, No. Cambridge, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. ECHEVERIAS Echeverias, 15 to 20 cm. in dr., $3.00 per 100; $22.00 per 1000. Carriage paid. J. A. McDowell, Ap. 167, City of Mexico. FERNS A. Leuthy & Co., Roslindale, Mass. For page see List of Advertisera H. H. Barrows & Son. Whitman, Mass. Nephrolepis Whitmani. For page see Ldst of Advertisera. Slebrecht & Son, Rose Hill Nurseries, New Rochelle, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. FERTILIZERS A sample 100 lb. bag of BLACHFORD'S CELEBRATED FERTILIZER, PLANT GROWER AND LAND RENOVATOR only $2.75. This best grade Fertilizer is com- posed solely of pure Rose Growers' Bone Meal, Nitrate of .Soda, Peruvian Guano, Sulphate of Ammonia, Sulphate of Potash and Gypsum in the correct proportions and in the most soluble condition. For benches and potting plants, for roses, carnations, lilies, mums, etc., many florists say It has never been surpassed. Particulars for flor- ist and truck gardeners sent FREE on ap- plication. BLACHFORD'S CALF MEAL FACTORY, Waukegan, III. Established at Leicester, England In 1800. FLORAL PHOTOGRAPHS Floral Photographs. Bowery, New York. Foley's 226-228-1-2 FLORISTS' LETTERS. Boston Florist Letter Co., 84 Hawley St., Boston. Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. G. A. Sutherlan. For page see List of Advertisers. Young & Nugent, 42 W. 28th St., N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. W. H. Donohoe, 2 W. 29th St., New York. For page see List of Advertisera. Theodore Miller, 4832 Delmar Rd., St. Louis, Mo. For page see List of Advertisers. P. J. Hauswlrth (Temporary address) U Congress St., Chicago. For page see List of Advertisers. William J. Smyth, Michigan Ave and 31»t- St., Chicago. For page see List of Advertisers. Wm. H. Rock Flower Co.. Kansas City, M*. For page see List of Advertisers. Theodore Miller, 4832 Delmar Bvd., St. Louis, Mo. For page see List of Advertisers. Park Floral Co., Denver, Colo. Fo- page see List of Advertisers. Thos. F. Galvln. 124 Tremont St., Boston.- For page see List of Advertisers. Jacob Schulz, 644 4th Ave., LoulsvlTTe, Ky. For page see List of Advertisers. FLO'fVER POTS W. H. Ernest, 28th and M Sts., Washington, D. C. For page see List of Advertisers. A. H. Hews & Co., Cambridge, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. Hilfineer Bros., Ft. Edward, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Say! Send to Feustel, for prices on H*4. flower pots. Geo. E. Feustel, Falrport, Im. Syracuse Red Pots. Syracuse Pottery Co., Syracuse, N. T. For page see List of Advertisers. GALAX H. M. Robinson & Co., 15 Province St., and 9 Chapman PI., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. Michigan Cut Flower Co., 38 & 40 Broad- way, Detroit, Mich. For page see Ust of Advertlsem In writing fo Advertisers kindly mention Horticulture 408 HORTICULTURE March 23, 1907 GAIiAX— Continued -Caldwell the Woodsman Decorating Co., Kverprreen. Ala. For page see List of Advertisers. Galax. Ask for price on ease lots. Scran- ton Florists' Supply Co., Scranton, Pa. GERANIUMS R. Vincent, Jr., & Son, White Marsh, M>. For page see List of Advertisers. .T. E. Felthousen, Schenectady, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers^ Geraniums. lOvarleties 2 1-4-ln., $2.50 per 100. Mme. Salleroi rooted cuttings, ll.OO; 2-in., $2.00 per 100. Wm. Doel, Pas- coag, K. L GliADIOIiI Arthur Cowee, Meadowvale Farm, Berlin, New York. For page see List of Advertisers. B. Hammond Tracy, Cedar Acres, ham, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. Wen- Gladioli. C. Betscher, Canal Dover, O. Gladioli, named varieties. Write for list. E. E. Stewart, Rives Juuctiou,_Mlch. GladloruT~Augusta,^lst size, $12.00; 2nd size, $8.00 1000. Cash. Rowehl & Granz, Hlcksville, N. Y. "^Augusta White, small sizes. $2.00 to 43.50 per 1000. John Fay Keunell, Chili, N. Y. GLASS Boston Plate & Window Glass Co., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. Peerless Glass Repair Clamp; you need them— 100 for $1.00. A. Klokner, Wauwa- tosa, Wis. GLAZING POINT H. A. Dreer, Philadelphia, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. GREENHOUSE BUILDING MATE- RIAL. lyord & Burnham Co., 1133 Broadway, New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Plerson U-Bar Co., 1 Madison Sq., N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Hitchlngs & Co., 1170 Broadway, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. A. T. Stearns Lumber Co., Neponset, Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. King Construction Co., N. Tonawanda, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. J. C. Moninger Co., 117 East Blackhawk St., Chicago, 111. For page sec List of Advertisers. Weathered Co., Box 789, New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Foley Mfg. Co., 471 W. 22nd St., Chicago. For page see List of Advertisers. GREENHOUSE HOSE Mineralized Rubber Co., 18 Cllft St., N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. GREENHOUSE BRACKETS Buxton & Allard, Nashua, N. H. Economy Greenhouse Bracket. For page see List of Advertisers. HAMMOND'S COPPER SOLUTION Benj. Hammond, Fishkill-on-Hudson, N. Y. HARDT FERNS AND SUPPLIES H. M. Robinson & Co., 15 Province St., and 9 Chapman Pi., Boston, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. The Kcrvan Co., 20 W. 27th St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Michigan Cut Flower Co., 3S~&^iS) Broad- way, Detroit, Mich. Fancy Ferns. For page see List of Advertisers. E. A. Beaven, Evergreen, Ala^ Fadeless Sheet Moss. For page see List of Advertisers. HARDY PERENNIALS M. H. Walsh, Woods Hole, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. Funkla variegata clumps, $6.00 per 100. H. Pladeck, Elmhurst, N. Y. Yucca Filamentosa. No. 1, 4c.; Iris Siblr- Ica, 3c. Ellsworth Brown A: Co., Sea- brook, N. H. Our Catalogue of Hardy Plants are classi- fied according to the height they grow. Mailed free on request. Johu R. Clarke & Co., Bellevue Greenhouses, 1700 Centre St., West Roxbury, Mass. HEATING APPARATUS Lord & Burnham Co., 1133 Broadway, New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Plerson U-Bar Co., 1 Madison Sq., N. Y. For page see List of Adve/":: per 1000, $25.00 per 5000. Turner red rasp- berry plants, $6.00 per 1000, $25.00 per 5000. W. F. Allen, Salisbury, Md SMILAX Smiiax seedlings, fall-sown, $3.00 per 1000. F. A. Bailer, Bloomington. 111. Smiiax, 3 In., $1.50 per 100. P. A. Baker, Media, Pa. SPHAGNUM MOSS Live Sphagnum moss, orchid peat and' orchid baskets always on hand. Lager & Hurrell. Summit. N. J. SPIREA Spirea. extra fine clumps in leading va- riety. F. W. O. Schmltz, Prince Bay, N. Y. Spirea, Van Houttii. 2 to 3 ft., 6c.; 1& to 24 in., 4c. Ellsworth Brown & Co., Seabrook, N. H. E. STEAM TRAP Hippard, Youngstown. O. STOCKS Stocks. Snowflake or Dwarf Bouquet, Benary's strain, 90 per cent, double, white, blue, red, each separate, for Easter bloom, 2-inch, $2.00 per 100; $15.00 per 1000; seeds cheap. Cash. Shellroad Greenhouses, Grange, Baltimore, Md. STRAAVBERRY PLANTS Strawberry plants. 90 best varieties, stock unexcelled. Ask for prices on what you want. W. F. Allen, Salisbury, Md. THERMOSTATS Fire and Frost Alarm. Heat regnlatorg.. Brown Alarm Co., Denver, Colo. TOMATO SEEDS Wm. Sim. Cliftondale, Mass. Comet Tomato. For page see List of Advertisers. VEGETABLE PLANTS 50.000 large 4-year old Barrs Mammoth Asnaragus roots, $6.00 per 1000: $25.00 per 5000 (500 will fill a sugar barrel.) Address W. F. Allen, Salisbury, Md^ 500 to 1000 2 1-'.; in. Pot Plants, Tomato. "The Comet." Strong and ready for shift. .?3.5() per 100. Cohanzie Carnation Green- licuses. New London, Conn. In writing to Advertisers kindly mention Horticulture •410 horticulture: March 23, 1907 VEGETABLE PLANTS— Continued. Small seed-bed to large transplanted vegetable plants ready for field. Best sorts cabbage, cauliflower, lettuce, etc. Mod> erate prices. Let us send you price lists. Frank Shearer & Son, Blnghamton, N. T. VENTILATING APPARATUS Lord & Burnham Co.. 1133 Broadway, N. T. For page see List of Advertisers. :Plerson U-Bar Co., 1 Madison Sq., N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Hltchln^s & Co., 1170 Broadway, N. T. For page see List of Advertisers. Weathered Co., 46-48 Marlon St., N. T. For page see List of Advertisers. Foley Mfg. Co., 471 W. 22nd St.. Chicago. For page see List of Advertisers. The Advance Co.. Richmond, Ind. For page see Ust of Advertisers. J. C. Monlnger Co., 421 Hawthorne Ave., Chicago. The Chicago Lifter. ' VINCAS 10,000 vincas 2 1-2 In., fine, $2.60 per 100; 120.00 per 1000. R. Cuttings same. $1.00 per 100; $7.00 per 1000. Cash, pleas*. BenJ. Connell, West Grove, Pa. VIOLXTTS H. R. Carlton, Wllloughby, O. Violet. Gov. Herrlek. For page see List of Advertisers. Princess of Wales Violets. Rooted cut- tings, 75c. 100; 2ln. pot plants, $2.60 Wm. Doel, Pascoag, R. I. WILD SMILAX E. A. Beaven, Evergreen, Ala. Southern Smilax. For page see List of Advertisers. Caldwell the Woodsman Decorating Co., Evergreen, Ala. For page see List of Advertisers. IVIREWORK Reed & Keller, 122 W. 25th St., N. T. For page see List of Advertisers. Wlrework. Write for our cataloarae. Holton & Hunkel Co., Milwaukee, Wis. William E. Hellscher's Wire Works, 8840 Broadway, Detroit, Mich. The "Just Right" kind. Send .'or nice list. Frank W. Ball, 31 East Third Street. Cincinnati, O. Wire work. Get our special price for March. Scranton Florist Supply Co., Scran- ton, Pa. WIRE SUPPORTS The Helm Carnation Support. Write for price. Helm Carnation Support Co., Con- nersvllle, Ind. W^HOLESALE FLORISTS Boston N. F. McCarthy & Co., 84 HawIeT St.. Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. H. M. Robinson & Co., 15 Province St.. and 9 Chapman PI., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. G«orge A. Sutherland Co.. 34 Hawley St., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. Welch Bros., 226 Devonshire St., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. Buffalo Wm. F. Kastlng, 383-87 ElUcott St., Buf- falo, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. WHOLESALE FLORISTS— Continued Chicago Chas. W. McKellar, 51 Wabash Av., Chicago. For page see List of Advertisers. Peter Relnberg. 51 Wabash Av., Chicago. For page see List of Advertisers. A. L, Randall Co., 19-21 Randolph St., Chicago. For page see List of Advertisers. E. F. Wlnterson Co., 45-49 Wabash Art., Chicago. For page see List of Advertisers. Poehlmann Bros. Co., 36 Randolph St., Chicago. For page see List of Advertisers. Detroit Michigan Cut Flower Exchange, 38 & 40 Broadway. For page see List of Advertisers. Neir York J. K. Allen, 106 W. 28th St., New York. For page see List of Advertl3»r8. Wm. Stuart Allen Co.. 53 W. 28th St., New Kork. For page see List of Advertisers. C. W. Eberman. 53 W. 30th St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. J. S. Fenrleh, 110 W. 28th St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Ford Bros., 48 W. 28th St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. H. E. Froment, 57 W. 28th St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Alex. J. Guttman, 43 W. 28th St. New York. For page see List of Advertisers. E. C. Horan, 55 W. 28th St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. A. H. Langjahr, 55 W. 28th St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. James McManus, 42 W. 28th St.. New York. For page see List of Advertiser*. Chas. Mlllang, 50 W. 29th St., New York. For page see List of Advertiser*. John I. Raynor, 49 W. 28th St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. W. F. Sherlden, 39 W. 28th St.. New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Traendly & Scbenck, 44 W. 28th St.. New York. For page see List of Advertisers. A. L. Young & Co., 54 W. 28th St.. New York. For page see List of Advertisers. John Young, 51 W. 28th St.. New York. For page see List of Advertiser*. Philadelphia New Offers in This Issue. A FLOWER SHOW EVERY MORN> ING. Traendly & Sehenck, 44 W. i8th St., N. T. For page see List of Advertisers. BEAUTIES FOR EASTER. Leo Niessen Co., Philadelphia. For page see List of Advertisers. BEDDING PLANTS. Wm. S. Herzog, Morris Plains, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. BELGIAN PLANTS. L. Van Steenklste, 1 Dey St., Jersey City, N. 3. For page see List of Advertisers. CANNAS. H. F. MIchell Co., Philadelphia. For page see List of Advertisers. CARNATIONS: MUMS: ROSES. Chicago Carnation Co., Jollet, 111. For page see List of Advertisers. CHRYSANTHEMUM NOVELTIES: CARNATIONS: ROSES. Charles H. Totty, Madison, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. DAHLIAS. W. C. Ward, Adams St., Qnlncy, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. DELPHINIUM CARDINALE SEED. H. E. George, 929 Morton Ave., Pasadena, California. For page see List of Advertisers. EASTER FLOWERS. Ford Bros., 48 W. 28th St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. EASTER FLOWERS. W. F. Sheridan, 39 W. 28th St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. EASTER FLOWERS. A. J. Guttman, 43 W. 28th St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. EASTER FLOWERS. B. C. Horan, 55 W. 28th St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. EASTER FLOWERS. Welch Bros., 226 Devonshire St., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. " EASTER FLOWERS. N. F. McCarthy & Co., 84 Hawley St., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. W. E. McKlsslck, 1221 Filbert St., Phila- delphia, Pa. For page see List of Advertiser*. Leo Niessen Co., 1209 Arch St., Phlladel- phla. Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. The S. S. Pennock-Meehan Co., 1608-18 I Ludlow St., Philadelphia, Pa. i For page sue List of Advertisers. I Edward Reld, 1526 Ranstead St., Phlla- I delphla. Pa. | For page see List of Advertisers. Berger Bros., 1305 Filbert St., Philadel- phia, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. A. M. Campbell, 1510 Sansom St., Phlla. Pittsburg J. B. Murdoch & Co., 545 Liberty St.. PIttsburgj Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. EASTER FLOWERS. John 1. Raynor, 49 W. 28th St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. EASTER FLOWERS. J. K. Allen, 106 W. 28th St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. EASTER FLOWERS. H. E. Froment, 57 W. 28th St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. EASTER FLOWERING PLANTS: CONSERVATORY PLANTS: SPECIMEN BAYS. Julius Roehrs Co., Rutherford, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. EASTER FLOWERS: ORCHIDS A SPECIALTY. James McManus, 42 W. 28th St., N. Y. For page see List of Advertiser*. For List of Adveifisers See Page 412 March 23, 1907 HOKTlCULTURi: 411 New Offers in this Issue— Continued. EASTER ORDERS DELIVERED. ■Thomas Young, Jr., 41 W. 28th St., N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. EASTER PLANTS. A. Schultheis, College Point, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. EXPORTER AND IMPORTER BULBS. OF 'Wm. Hagemann & Co., 55 Dey St., N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. ' FLORISTS' SUPPLIES. H. Bayersdorter & Co., 1129 Arch St., Philadelphia. For page see List of Advertisers. " GLADIOLI. John H. Umpleby, Lake View, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. GRAFTED BRIDE AND BRIDES- MAID ROSES. Montrose Gardens, Montrose, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. GREENHOUSE BUILDING AND HEAT)NG. "William H. Lutton, West Side Ave., Jersey City, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. GREENHOUSE BUILDING MATE- RIAL. foley Mfg. Co., 471 W. 22d St., Chicago. For page see List of Advertisers. GREENHOUSE BUILDING MATE- RIAL. :S. Jacobs & Sons, 1365-79 Flushing Ave., Brooklyn, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. GREENHOUSE BUILDING MATE- RIAL. Jletropolitan Material Co., 1398-1408 Metro- politan Ave., Brooklyn, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. GROUND COCOANUT FIBRE. 20th Century Plant Food Co., 27 & 29 Ocean St., Beverly, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. HEATING APPARATUS. Johnston Heating Co., 1133 Br'dway, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. HOLLY-CASTLE CIRCULATOR. Holly-Castle Co., 170 Summer St., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. LILY OF THE VALLEY CLUMPS. Wm. Elliott & Sons, 201 Fulton St., N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. PLANTS FOR SPRING TRADE. Peter Henderson & Co., 35 & 37 Cortlandt St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. RETAIL FLORIST. Atlanta Floral Co., Atlanta, Ga. For page see List of Advertisers. ROSE KILLARNEY. Dlngee-Conard Co., West Grove, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. SPRING AUCTION SALES. N. F. McCarthy & Co., 84 Hawley St., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. STEEL PLATE GREENHOUSE BOIL- ERS. HoUy-Castle Co., 170 Summer St., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. BETWEEN YOU AND ME, What do you think of the Buyer's Directory and Ready Reference Guide of HORTI- CULTURE? I always look it over be- fore I do any buying. GREENHOUSES BUILDING AND CONTEMPLATED. New. Detroit, Mich.— Gust. H. Taepke, two houses. Northampton, Mass.— H. W. Field, extensions. Elberon, N. J.— Daniel Guggenheim, two houses. St. Louis, Mo.— Oakland Floral Co., range of houses. New Bedford, Mass.— Charles W. Crooks, one house. LIST OF PATENTS. Issued February 26, 1907. 845,082. "Wheeled Plow. Walter P. Hendon, Dallas, Texas, as- signor to Emerson Manu- facturing Co., Rockford, 111., a Corporation of Illinois. 845,087. Potato Planter. Adrian S. Holcomb, Marilla, N. Y., as- signor to Sarah C. Hol- comb, Marilla, N. Y. 845,169. Plow Attachment. Oliver W. Fisher, Jersey Shore, Pa. 845,179. Watering System for Gar- dens, Fields, and the like. August Koren, Jr., Chris- tiania, Norway. 845,195. Cabbage Harvester. George H. Robbins, Racine, Wis. 845,218. Cleaning Wheel for Root Harvesting Machines. George F. Conner, Port Huron, Mich. 845,221. Drag. Frank Darling, Mor- ris, 111., assignor of one- half to Andrew Tappen, Morris, 111. 845.254. Plow. Bruce Nunnally. Jack- sonville, Fla. 845.255. Cultivator. Niles E. Oraberg, Palestine, Texas. 845,309. Draft Equalizer. Charles H. Matlock, Emden, 111. 845,371. Heating System. John S. C. Nicholls, Boston, Mass. 845,669. Plant Rest. Emily W. Thay- er, Saxtons River, Vt. Issued March 5, 1907. S46,];;5. Pruning Implement. John C. O'Brien, Murphytown, W. Va. 846,156. Cultivator. William M. Stamps, Newnan, Ga. 846,184. Riding Plow. William L. Casady, South Bend, Ind. 846,188. Fertilizer Distributer. Sam- uel K. Dennis and Frank W. Rice, Chicago, 111., as- signors to International Harvester Co., a corpora- tion of New Jersey. 846,201. Detachable Harrow Cart. John W. Harmon, Creston, Iowa. 846,280. Draft Equalizer. Edwin A. Barry, Sutherland, Iowa. HELP WANTED t^yvyyvt0vyyyvyy*0vyy*fwi*iyyy* WANTS, FOR SALE, ETC. Advertisements in this column one cent a word. Initials count as words. _ Cash wilh order. ^ MUNICIPAL CIVIL SERVICE COMMI»- SIGN 299 Broadway. New York, March 11, 1907. PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that applications will be received from Monday, March 11, until 4 P. M. Monday, March 25, 1907, for the position of GARDENER. The examination will be held on Friday, April 5, 1007, at 10 A. M. The examination is open to all citizens or the United States. For scope of examination and further in- formation, apply to the Secretary. FRANK A. SPENCER, Secretary. WANTED — Two experienced greenhouse men for watering, general greenhouse stock. Wages $13.00 per week. Permanent posi- tion to competent men. Peter Henderson & Co., S90 Arlington Ave., Jersey City, N. J. ^ WANTED — One good man to work In rose houses. Apply to William R. Morris, Wellesiey, Mass. SITUATIONS WANTED SITUATION WANTED as superintendent and gardener on private estate. Full knowl- edge and experience In laying out and planting, plant houses, vegetables and fruit outside and under glass. Testimonials. Married; no children. Address S., care HORTICULTURE. WANTED— Situation as Head Gardener; years of experience In greenhouse anil out- door gardening. Private place. Best ref- erences. Address Head, care HOBTICUIi- TUUE, 11 HaraiUon Place, P,ostcn. POSITIONS WANTED for head garden- ers and assistants: for further Information apply to W. W. RawsoB ft Co., 6 Union St., Boston, Mass. BUSINESS CHANCES HELP WANTED WANTED— A good designer capable of taking care of 3 small greenhouses and small garden. Of good experience; strictly sober, honest and reliable; well up in Eng- lish; capable of talsing telephone orders. References required. Address J. Fuller, 31 Orchard St., Leominster, Mass. WANTED— A partner for a good whole- sale and retail florist business near Bos- ton. Must furnish some capital and b* of good character. Address L. G., care HORTICULTURE, 11 Hamilton Place, Boston. WANTED — A partner of good character, with small capital, to invest In new Insect exterminator at half Interest. Address Partner, care HORTICULTURE, 11 Hamil- ton Place, Boston. MISCELLANEOUS New England Lily of the Valley forcers win hear of something advantageous by addressing Jans Schmidt, care of HOBTI- CULTURE. 11 Hamilton Place. Boston. FOR SALE FOR SALE Desirable greenhouse plant, directly oi>- poslte Woodlawn Cemetery, Everett, Mase. Large and increasing demand for funeral de- signs, bouquets and bedding stuff. Care of lots in the Cemetery, a branch of the ! business. Fine dwelling house with all ' modern improvements, 6000 ft. of glass, 45,- 000 ft. of land. Paying business with open i chance to increase. Sold on account of ad- vancing years. Apply to William Christie, Woodlawn Ave., Everett, Mass., or at Hor- ticulture office 11 Hamilton Place, Boston. jFLORISTS'WAGONSFORSALE Three florists' open wagons, three florists' top wagons and three sets of harnesses. Can be seen at 1 West 28 St., New York. EDWARD HICCINS. !f0R SALE-Greenhouse Pipe 4-ln. boiler tubes, second band, la fine j condition, absolutely free from scale and ' with ends cut sqnare. Sample and prices { on application. Kroeschell Bros. Co., 85 I Brie St., Chicago. 412 HORTICULTURE March 23. in'IT List of Advertisers Page Alexander J. K 393 Allen J. K 366-^04 Allen Wm. Stuart C0.404 American Nursery... 395 Aschmann Godfrey* •■387 Atlanta Floral Co. — 401 Barrows H.H.&Son. 398 Baur Floral Co. ••••397 BayersdorfcrH.&Co. 363-402 Bay State Nurserits-.sgs Beaven, E. A.. ■ 403 Berger Bros 403 Boddington A.T. • .. 392 Boston Florist Letter Co 401 Boston Plate and Win- dow Glass Co 412 Breclc Joseph & Sons 392 Brcitmeyer's J. Sons. 401 Bridgemao's Seed Warehouse 392 Burpee W. A. & Co.. 392 Buxton & Allard 414 Caldwell the Woodsman Decorating Co 400 Carlton H. K 398 Carrillo& Baldwin ...398 Chicago Carnation Co. 397 Clipper Lawn Mower Co. 413 Conaid & Jones .... 195 Conine F. E. Nursery Co. 395 Cooke 0. H 401 Cottage Gardens .394-39^ Cowee A 397 Craig Robt Co 31,9 Dawson M. M 394 Dingee & Conard Co. 368 Donahoe W H . . 401 Domer F. Sons & Co. 397 Dreer H. A 393-414 Dysart R.J 403 East Bridgewater Dahlia Garden 393 Eastern Nurseries . . . 394 Ebcrman Chas, W.. 405 Edwards Folding Box Co 402 Eggeling Floral Co... 397 Eisel' C 398 Elizabeth Nursery C0.395 Elliott Wm. & Sons.. 390 Esler J G 413 Ernest W. H 413 Eyres 401 Farquhar R. & J. & Co 392 Felthousen J. E 393 FenrichJ. S ^o"; FoicvMfg. Co 414 Ford Bros 365-404 Froment H. E 363-404 Galvin Thos. F 401 George H. E 391 Getmore Box Factory ^05 Grey T. J. & Co 392 Gude Bros. Co .... 401 Guttman Alex. J ^ 367-397-40* Guttman & Weber. . .386 ^ Hagemann Wm 398 Hail Asso. 413 'Haines J. E 3^7 Hammond Paint & Slug Shot Works 41a Harlowarden Green- houses 397 Hartmann Hjalmar & Co 392 HauswirthP. J 401 Held A 398 Henderson Peter & Co 399 Herbert David & Son 393 Herr A. M. -98 Herzog W. S 398 Hews A. H. & Co 413 Higgins Edw 411 Hilfinger Bros 412 Hitchines & Co 413 Holly Casrle Co 415 Horan E. C 364-404 Jacobs S. & Sons ....413 Johnson Seed Co 392 Johnston Heating Co. 412 Kasting W. F 405 Kelsey Fred'kW 394 Kervan Co., The ....405 King Cons. Co 414 Page Kramer Bros. Fdy Co. 413 tCroeschell Bros 414 Kuld W. H 413 Lager & Hurrell 398 Laiigjahr, Alfred H.. .405 Leuthy A. & Co 399 Lord & Burnham Co. 416 Lutton W. H 413 Manda Jas. A 398 Maxtieid& Dimond..397 McCarthy N. F. .365-405 McCoiinell Alex.. 401 McKellar Charles W.402 McKeozie John .... 399 McKissick, W. E 402 McManus Jas. 388-389-404 Metropolitan Mateiial Co. 414 Michell H. F. Co. ...391 Michigan Cut Flower Exchange 405 Miilang Cnarles 404 Millang J. A 405 Miller Theo 401 Mineralized Rubber Co 414 Moninger J. C. 414 Montrose Gardens •• .395 Mood Wm H. Co.... 394 Morse C. C. & Co. ..392 Murdoch J. B.& Co. .405 Murray Samuel 401 New England Nur- series .. 395 New York Cut Flower Co. 405 Niehoff Paul 395 Niessen Leo. Co 40a Park Floral Co 40' Pennock-Meehan Co. 4o3 Perennial Garden Co, 394 Perkins St. Nurseries. 3q9 Pierce F. 0 4i3 Picrson A. N 395 1 Pierson F. R. Co 396 I PiersonU Bar Co.... 416 I Poehlmann Bros. Co.. 402 | Randall A. L. Co. ...402 j Rawson W. W. & Co. 391 ] Ray nor John I... 363- 04 Reed& Keller 405 Reid Edw 402 ; Reinberg Petpr 402 Rickards Bros 393 Robinson H.M.& Co. 400-405 Rock Wm. L 401 Roehrs Julius Co. 398-399 Rolker August & Son54t2 Rose Hill Nurseries .398 Sander & Son 398 Scheepers John & Co. 3^9 Schultheis Anton — 368 Schulz Jacob 401 Sroit Robt. & Son . ■ - 395 Scranton F lo r i s ts' Supply Co 398 Sheridan W. F .364-404 ' Siebrecht & Sons .... 398 ' Siggers & .-diggers... 413 j Situations & Wants.. 411 Sim Wm 393 ! Skidelsky S. S 397 ' Smith W. C. 399 I Smyth Wm, J 401 I Stern J . & Co 405 Stearns A. T. Lumber Co. 414 Sutherland Geo. A. Co 403 Syracuse Pottery Co.. 412 The Advance Co 413 ' The 20th Century Plant Food Co 412 i Thorburn J . M . & Co. 392 | Totty Cha«. H. ■■367-397 Tracy B Hammond. .393 Traendly & Schenck. 364-404 Traudt Jos 398 Umpleby J. H. 393 Van Steenkisle L.. . . .398 Vick's Jas. Sons 391 Vincent R. Jr. & Sons. 393 Walsh M. H 395 Ward W.C 393 Waterer John & Sons. 395 Weathered Co. 414 Weber F.C 40X Page Weber H. & Sons.. . .397 Weeber & Don 392 Welch Bros 366 402 Winterson E. F. Co. .402 Yates Floral Co.. 398 Page Yokohama Nurseries Co 392 Young A. L. & Co. . . . 404 Young John 404 Young, Thos. Jr. 362-401 Young & Nugent . ...401 Steel Return Tubular BOILERS STEAM WATER What F. R. Pierson says : Johnston Heating Co., New York City. Gentlemen: — The internally fired steel boilers which you installed for us last fall are giving us great satis- faction. They heat very quickly and are very economical. VVe are ex- ceedingly well pleased with them and they have more than met our expec- tations.— Very truly yours, F. R. Pierson Co. Johnston Heating Co. 1133 Broadway, NEW YORK CITY WHITE FOR CATALOG AND PRICES IN THII CLAY which is vastly superior to sS others, and in the making which IS ever uniform, SYRACUSE RED POTS excel all other brands. Not because we say it, but because particular flo'ists have proved it so. Order. SyRACUSE POTTERy CO Syracuse - N. V Standard Flower . . POTS If your greenhouses are within 500 miles of the Capitol, write us, we can save you money W. H. ERNEST. 28th and M Streets, WASHINGTON, D. C. The Kramer Bros. Fdy. Co. DAYTOM, OHIO. ^";<^ ^ ^^^ m .'TB^^H^M fMmkUx's. i Largest Vase Manufacturers in the U.S. Write to Department 3 for Catalog and Prices if Interested. STANDARD FLOWER POTS Packed in small crates, easy to handle. Price per crate 15003 in. pots in crate $4. 88 xSooaJi " " 5-25 1500354 " " 6. 00 X0003 800 3H 5004 3305 1446 5.00 5.8a 4.50 4.31 .3.16 Price per crate 120 7 in. pots in crate$4.3o 60 8 " " 3.00 HAND MADE 48 9 in. pots in crate $3.60 48 10 " " 4.8* 24 II " " 3.60 24 12 ** " 4.80 12 14 " '* 4.80 6 16 " " 4.5D Seed pans, same price as pots. Send for price list of Cylinders for Cut flowers. Hanging Baskets, Lawn Vases etc. Ten per cent, off for cash with order. Address Hllflngrer Bri>s.,Pottery,Fort Edward.N.Y. (ueust Rolker* Sons, Agts., 31 Barclay St.,N. ». City. GroundCocoa Nut Fibre A valuable dressing lor shrubbery beds and hedges, and lor general greenhouse use. Send for Circular 20th century plant FOOD CO. L. B. Gatcomb. 27 and 29 Ocean St., Beverly, Mass. Boston Plate & Window Class Co. GREENHOUSE GLASS German and American 261 to 287 A Street BOSTON JO-22 Canal Street. DEATH TO INSECTS Cheapest and best on market. Once used, always used. Positively kills tureen and black fiy, mealy bugs, red spider, scitle, thrtps or any insect on flower^, plants, trees, vegetables, etc. Will not injure -scenl or disc lor the most delicate flowers and foliage. Also sure death to Gypsy and Tussock Moths. Especially adapted for Roses, Carnations, Chrysanthemums, Heliotropes, Smilax and Ferns Handled by Leading: Seedsmen $2.25 per can of 5 Gallons. Also sold in barrels of 25 and 50 gallons. NORWOOD, MASS. Centurv Insecticide Prepared by W. H. KULD, ii HGRICUIVI |'9 KILLS SAN JOSE SCALE Sold by the seed dealers For fine pamphlet, write to HAMMOND'S SLUG SHOT WORKS, FishkMI-on-Hudson, N.Y. March 23, 1907 HORTICULTURE. 413 AND If you are going To stay in business you want a house that will stay as long as you stay in, and a good deal longer. There are any number of houses that the greenhouse doc- tors will prescribe for your case, but there is but one H. & Co. Iron Frame House. It's the Iron Frame House that is solid as a rock — up to stay up and that casts the least possible shade and still does not reduce structural members to the very danger point of lightness. The H. & Co., Iron Frame House is the house of economy for you. Write us. HITCHINGS AND CO. GREENHOUSE DESIGNERS AND BUILDERS. Manufacturrrs of Heatinfi add VenlllallDff Apparatus. 1170 Broadway, NEW YORK. ANO Are You Contem- plating Building? I F so, now is the time to take up this important question. T is only to your own interests to let me figure on your requirements. Y OUR work will be designed and erec- ted by practical mechanics. OU will be satisfied in figures as well as results. OU can have testiinonials of hundreds of satisfied patrons, in all parts of the country, by writing us. WILLIAM H. LUTTON West, Side Ave. Station, JERSEY CITY, N. J. Tel. 412 R. Bergen Everything for Heating and Ventilating. Send other business direct to Washington. Saves time and insures better service. Personal attention guaranteed. Twenty-five years' active service. SPECIALTY: "Working on the Failures o! Others." SIGGERS & SIGGERS PATENT LAWYERS Box 9, National Union Building Washington, D. C. A STB C A > FOR • (^feenfjouse USEITNOW. F.O.PIERCE CO. 170 Fulton St., NEW YORK TheMower that will kill all the Weeds in your Lawn. If you keep the weeds cut so they do nor go to seed and cut >our grass with- out breaking the small feeders of ro»ls, the grass will become thick and the weeds will disappear. The Clipper will do it. Ask your dealer for them. If iney have not g it them, below is the price ; No. I -12-inch Mower $5: No. 3 — i5.inch Mower $6: No. % — [8-inch Mower $7; No. 4 — 21-inch Mower $8 Send draft money-order or registered letier. lu writing advertisers, mpntlon HoTi:loulture NOW IS THE TIME TO INSURE YOUR GLASS A«A1NST DAMAGE BT HAIL* For particulars address John e. Estaf, Smtldio RIvmp, M. J. Improved Methods h of Manufacturing Makes lower prices possible. Improved forms of cast- ings makes lighter cast- ings possible with no loss of strength or service. All these counts in making prices to you. Get our prices now. Free circular. The Advance Co. RICHMOND, IND. S. JACOBS & SONS Manufacturers of GULF CYPRESS GREENHOUSE MATERIAL Jobbers of Glass, Boilers, Pipes, Etc. Catalogue and Prices Upon Request. 1365-1379 Flushing Ave. BROOKLYN, - NEW YORK 414 HORTICULTURi: March 23, 1907 ETA I ETV HilF^ f^f% Office until May 1 FOLlY MrU. UU., 471 W 22nd STREET, CHICAGO Will Save You Money on your new houses your additions, or your rebuilding Send Us Your Lists or Sketches. Get Our Estimates Now NEW ILLUSTRATED CATALOG GREENHOUSE Use Carefully Selected All- Heart CYPRESS SEASONED AND SUN-DRIED. CUT EXACT SIZE AND FIT Prompt Shipment. Lowest Figure ONLY THE BEST THE FOLEY VENTILATING APPARATUS Is unsurpassed. Adaptable to any size of house Perfect ventilation. Works*easy. Send for circular HOTBED SASH AND FRAMES Open or Glazed; standard sizes in stock SEND FOR PRICES. QUICK SHIPMENT MATERIALS FOLEV Mf6 CO.S UP-TO-DaTE NEW FACTORY BUILDINGS WiTH POWER HOUSES, LUMBER SHEDS AND YARDS OCCUPY NEARLY 3 ACRES 'lS^0e^^»'VV'%g5>te« IMPROVED Greenhouse Boiler, 35 Erie St., CHICAGO. CYPRESS SASH BARS 32 feet erlongei HOT BED SASH PECKY CYPRESS BENCH LUMBER N. TONAWANDA, N. V. ToaoNTO, ONT. GREENHOUSES ERECTED AND EQUIPPED COMPLETE IF DESIRED Write for Circular "D" and Prices The A. T. STEARSiS LUMBER CO. NEPONSET, BOSTON, MASS. METROPOLITAN MATERIAL CO. GREENHOUSE WRECKERS Everything in New and Second Hand To REPAIR HEAT BUILD GREENHOUSES Why not try ANCHOR GREENHOUSE HOSE on your next order. » Plant Bed Cloth -.t-.':T„d'ru ':,: I lUIII UOU UIUIII lo^^sfree circulation of air. Mineralized Rubber Oo. IB Cliff Straat, New York USE THE BEST. - Economy Greenliouse Brackets are used by leading growers every- where. Send for price list and de- scriptive circular. BUXTON & ALLARO, Dept. A, Nashua, N. H. Boilers made of Steel Boiler Plate; shell, firebox sheets aod beads o( steel; water space all aronnd front, sides and back. Write for Information. GREENHOUSE CONSTRUCTION LUMBER John C. rioninger Co. 117 E. Blackhawk St., CHICAGO 139g-l408 Metropolitan Ave. BROOKLYN, NEW YORK In ordering goods please add "I saw it in HORTICULTURE." WEATHERED COMPANY BOX 789, NEW YORK GREENHOUSE BUILDING AND HEATING Send for Catalogue : Holds Class Firmly S«e tbe Point Mr- PEERLESS I 6l«ilii«rPotati»reUi«l> I JOHN E. HAINES. New Pink Carnation for I907 Color— A peculiar shade of lovely pink> with a faint I yellowish cast; several sh.tdes lighter than the Law>on. | XTnlike most Pinks, the brighest sun does not injure the : color. Size — 3 to 4 inches in diameter when estab- I lished. Odor — Pleasing, but not strong. Stems— j Invariably strong, but always gracefu', ranging from 1 12 to 30 inchesdunng the season. Habit, etc. — A very quick, active grower, ma king specimen plants in a short time, even from late cuttings. On account of its rapid growth, requi es supporting very soon after benching. Gets away rapidly, blooms early and gives long stems risht from th-i start. Productiveness — P.odieious is the best word we know of to use here. It is the most incessant bloomer early :-nd late, we have ever grown. Stack limited. Delivery Januaiy 5ih to IQth and later. Price $12.00 per 100, $100.00 per 1000 THE H. WEBER & SONS CO., Oakland, Md. Save Your Split Carnations The BAUR CLIP and PLIER will do it in a Busi- nesslike manner at a minimum of time and expense. Inexpensive, Instantaneous!/ Applied and Practically Invisible. The clips are made of galvanized wire and are colored green just the color of the calyx and can hardly be detected. ■ Visible PLIER $3. 00 postage prepaid 4, i 1000 Clips $1.00 Postage prepaid Invisible Trade Mark BAUR FLORAL CO., - Erie, Pa. DON'T Be Afraid To Invest In ROSE PINK ENCHANTRESS It is both free and "fancy" — a sure money-maker. Price $7.00 per 100; $60 per 1000 Delivery January- and later. Write for Descriptive Circular. S. S. SKIDELSKY 824 No. 24th Street, Philadelphia CARNATIONS. Red Chief — Bright scarlet— early and very produc- tive. $13,00 per 100: $100,00 p:r 1000. Average 3 in. flower. A leader in every respect. Bonnie Maid — Clear pink edged white. — J 1 2.00 per 100; loa.oo per looo. Large well formed bloom. Very eirly and productive. F. D0R.N£:R Si La Fayette, SONS Ind. CO. The Leading Scarlet brilliant color, fine stem, the moBt prodae- tlve ever Introduced, blooms early nntU thrown oat In July, no extra graas. All ■hoots make flowers. Watch the papers and see what growers say about It. None but well-rooted, healthy cuttings leaye the place. Sooted cuttings ready Dec. 15, 1906. Price, $6.00 per 100; $50 per 1000. JOHN E. HAINES, Bethlehem, Pa. FIELD CARNATIONS For July 1 Delivery Contracted For. Only the Newest Kinds Also CHRYSANTHEMUM NOVELTIES SKXD FOR LIST HARLOWAROEN GREENHOUSES, Greenport, n. v. Look through the Buyers' Directory and Ready Reference Guide. You will find some good offers there also. Chrysanthemums, Carnations and Roses Novelties and all the Standard Varieties. MOSCHOSMA RIPARIUM A valuable new Christmas Flowering Plant. WRITE for DESCRIPTIVE CIRCULAR and PRICE LIST. GLADIOLI Beautifully Illustrated catalog, colored plate, etc., describing Qroff's Hybrids, Named Novel- ties of rare beauty. Mixtures and Collections to color and fine Mixtures of all colors. Write for it. ARTHUR COWEE Gladiolus Specialist MEADOWVALE FARM, BERLIN, N. Y. GLADIOLI 12 BULBS FREE. Write for leaflet B. HAMMOND TRACY Gladiolus Specialist Cedar Acres - = Wenham, Mass. Giant Pansy Plants Sirong. Bushy, Transplanted. Fine, healthy stock. $9 per 1000. Cash with order. WM. DOBBERTIN 595 Joseph Ave. ROCHESTER, N. Y. CHRYSANTHEMUMS eovamgR herrick CHAS. H. TOTTY, MADISON, N. J. C. Tousctand Nooin, the moneymakers as we have found them. $i.oo per doz. ; $7.00 per joo; $60.00 per 1000. Pacific, EstcU> Willowbrook, Halliday, Kalb and L. Harriet, 60c per doi. ; $4.00 per 100; Cash with order. EGGEUNG FLORAL COMPANY 653 S. Grand Ave., St. Louis, IMo. Originated and introduced by H. R. CARLTON, Wlltoushby, O. Wc have the following slock m the finest condition to plant and now is the time to plant : 93^ inch at $9.ooperdoz., $10 per too and $75 per 1000 4 " " 2.50 " " la '* 100 '* 75 ** 1000 It will pay you. Try It. Order at once. IRISH STOCK from DICKSON & SONS EXTRA SELECTED, TWCYEAR FIELD GROWN, including Hybrid Teas, H. P. Climbers, Standards, Etc. Specimen Evergreens, Rhododendron Maxi- mum and English Hybrids, Shrubs, Fruits, Vines, Etc. ROSEDALE NURSERIES, Tarrytown, N. Y. ROSES Prices Quoted in These Columns Are For Dealers Only WHEN WRITING TO ADVERTISERS PLEASE MENTION HORTICULTURE 420 HORTICULTURE March 30, 1907 The NewEnglBnd Nurseries, Inc, ^mIIsI' ...A Complete Horticultural Establishment... Bedford Nurseries (formerly shady Hiii) |62 Acres Geneva Nurseries, 700 Acres FRUIT and ORNAMENTAL TREES, SHRUBS, ROSES, VINES, etc. The largest collection of HERBACEOUS PERENNIALS in America. Estimates on complete lists cheerfully given. Catalogs Free Address all correspondence to our principal offices, Bedford, Mass. Great Bargains In nursery stock of all kinds. PRIVET— 3 to 4 ft. at $3.50 per loo, $50 00 per 1000. 3 to 4 ft., XX heavy 4.00 " 100, 33.00 "' 1000. 4 to 5 ft , extra heavy 5.00 " 100, 40.00 " 1000. 5 to 6 ft., 6.00 " 100, 50.00 " 1000. HYDRANGEAS— 2 to 3 ft. at $7.00 per 100. 3 to 4 ft, at 10.00 per 100. 3 to 4 ft. XXX at $12-00 per 100, CARYOPTERIS MASTACANTHUS, field grown, at $6.00 per 100. STEPHANANDRA FLEXUOSA,— 18 to 24 in. at $7.00 per 100; 3 to 2I4 ft. at $8.00 per 100. SPIREA VAN HOUTTEI— 3t0 4 ft. at $S.ooper 100. VIBURNUn PLICATUM — 2 to 3 ft. at $12.00 per 100; 3 to 4 ft. at $15.00 per 100 70,000 AZALEA AHOENA-Special prices on ap- plication. HONEYSUCKLES-2 yr. old, in Urge quantities at $50.00 per 1000 600,000 HERBACEOUS PLANTS. PINK P/GONIAS in Urge clumps at $10.00 per 100. 30,000 CREEPING ROSES at low prices given on application. THE ELIZABETH NURSERY CO. ELIZABETH, N. J. GRAFTED ROSES We offer this year the following assort- ment: Bride, Bridesmaid, Bon Silene, Etoile de France, Franz Deegan, Golden Gate, Ivory, Oen. ncArthur, Kate Houlton, Kalserin Au- gusta Victoria, Killarney, La Detroit, Liberty, Mme. Abel Chatenay, nme. Caroline Testout, Mme. Hoste, rirs. Pierpont Morgan, flaman Cochet, riarechal Niel, Perle Des Jardlns, Papa Oontler, RIclimond, Rosalind Orr Eng- lish, Souv. Du President Carnot, Souvenir De Wootton, Tom Field, Uncle John, Wellesley. The above grafted from 2 1-4 Inch pots •15.00 per 100; $120.00 per 1,000 for A No. 1 Btoclj; nothing else will be sent out. On their own roots, from 2 1-2 inch pots, re- potted from 2 inch, $6.00 per 100; $50.00 per 1,000. AMERICAN BEAUTY On own roots, from 2 1-2 Inch pots, 18.00 per 100; $75.00 per 1,000; 3 Inch pots, $12.00 yer 100; $100.00 per 1,000; April, May and nnc delivery. OUR GUARANTEE GOES WITH EVERY PLANT A.N.PIERSON,6roniwell,Conn. Look through the Buyers' Directory and Ready Reference Guide. You will find some good offers there also. Grafted Brides 'Maids ^lO.OO i>er lOO R. T. McGORUM - - Natick, Mass. John Waterer & Sons, kd^ AMERICAN NURSERY BACSHOT, ENGLAND have the finest sKock of recognized Hardy Rhododendrons, Azaleas, An- dromedas, high class Evergreens and specimen Conifers. Ask for special list Of plants grown for the American trade. John Waterer & Sons are the great exhibitors of Rhododendrons Ip London. American Beauty, Clothilde Soupert, Gloire de Dijon, Kaiserin Augusta Victoria, La France, Mad. Caroline Tes- tout, Frau Karl Druschki, Crimson Rambler, Baby Rambler, Dorothy Perkins, etc., etc., SUITABLE FOR FORCING. ROSES STRONG DORM/iNT PLANTS Immediate Delivery. Prices Rig^lit BAY STATE NURSERIES, North Abington, Mass. GRAFTED General Catalog and Price Lists ready. Brides and Maids on Best English Manetti Good Stock ; Quaranteed to Give Satisfaction. WRITE FOR PRICES MONTROSE GREENHOUSES MONTROSE. MASS. LADY CAY AND HARDY GARDEN ROSES in choice varieties. Field grown plants, first quality stock including Frau Karl Druschki. New Hardy Hybrid Tea Dean Hole. Killarney and Souvenir de Pierre Notting. Herbaceous Paeonies. Hollyhocks and Phlox. Catalogue mailed on request. iVI. H. WALSH rosESPECiAUST WOODS HOLE. MASS. SPECIMEN NURSERY STOCK Deciduoui Trees and Shrubs, Ever^eeiu. Rhododendrons, Azaleas, over one hundred (100) acres of the choicest varieties. SEND FOR PRICE LIST COTTAGE GARDENS CO. Queens, Lons Island, - New York TheNew AlinnnJI " A Rose Pink Rose HUnUllH for Everybody CROSS OF BON SILENE AND PRES. CARNOT. Flowers large and full with strong, stiff stems. Keeping quality excellent. Strong and vigorous grower. Plants from 2^2 in. pots, $6.00 per doz. Easy to grow. $30.00 per 100, 50 at 100 rates, $250.00 per 1000, 250 at 1000 rates. Ready for delivery on and after April 15, 1907. Order at once. Stock limited. Un- known parties — cash with order please. PAUL NIEHOFF, Letiigtiton, Pa. NEW CANNAS William Saunders^ l^gV"" New York \ jjjPejdoz. Ottawa f per 100 Send for our list and descriptive catalogue. We h;Hve a large stock oi the best varieties. ROSES on their own roots our specialty Shrubbery in variety Be sure and get our catalogue. The CONARD & JONES CO., west grove, Pa^ The F. E. Conine Nursery Co. Established 12 Years. «Str£»t*ox-ci, Conn. When you do not know where to get what you want Send to us. We can flU most any kind of an order in our line. RETAIL ONLY. March 30, 1907 HORTICULTURE 421 Plants with Beautiful Foliage How delight- ful it is some- times to turn from the bril- liant yet some- times garish color display in the flower garden made by masses of begonias, ge- raniums, calce- olarias or other summer flowers and to rest the eye on the cool grey leafage of plants that are valuable on ac- count of their foliage alone. Such- a bed as this is shown in the accom- panying illustration. On summer time flowers of are apt to pall and one turns with relief to the garden of .-sub-tropical foliage plants or, in a smaller garden, to the small bed that is filled with the soft greys and cool greens of leaf alone. In a par- tially shaded spot a mass of color against a background of shrubs is in perfect harmony and delights the eye but in an open sunny spot the colors lose their bril- liancy and distract rather than soothe, while in a sim- ilar spot a bed planted as shown in the illustration would have exactly the opposite effect. In planting a bed of this sort the aim should be to fill it chiefly with plants whose leaves are of quiet coloring, although it is made more effective perhaps by the inclusion of a few plants of richer leaf tones which serve the purpose of showing the others to the best advantage. Among plants suitable for such a bed are Cineraria maritime, Cerastium tomeutosunt, antennaria, Stachys lanata, alternanthera, lavender and rosemary. Some of the a hot scorching day in rich and gaudy coloring dark-red leaved coleus, the va- riegated abuti- lon and gerani- um, may be used to impart a lit- tle brighter color. Even the purple -flowered Verbena venosa and heliotrope may be used, for their soft tints associate well with the leafage of the plants above named. A beautiful half-hardy sil- very-leaved con- ifer, Pinus ca- nariensis, was used last year plants in an excel- the bed in which foliage in beds filled with ornamental the Royal Gardens, Kew, and produced lent effect. The final appearance of will depend a good deal tipon the way it is planted. If the plant= are dotted about here and there in twos and threes then the effect ivill be paltry and unsatisfactory. If, however, they are ar- ranged in carefully disposed groups, as clearly shown in the photograph, then the result will be all that can be desiiied — masses of soft coloring, distinct in themselves, yet forming part of a harmoniotts whole. Most of these plants bear clippkig well and, while they certainly must not be clipped to such an extent as to give the bed a formal appearance, a little cutting back must be done carefully now and then so as to prevent the stronger growing plants overrunning the weaker. /fnyUVt.^ fr- /A.Cr-9^-^M. f A New Race of Hibiscus Some thirty years ago Thomas Meehan predicted that if a cross could be made between our native mallows, and the tropical hibiscus, that would combine the hardi- ness of one with the gorgeous blooms of the other, the result would lie a great perennial achievement. Many liave niade attempts to get such a result, and yet it has only been a reality for the past three years. Ernest Hemming, employed by Thomas Meehan & Sons, Inc., started about eight years ago to experiment on the proposition. He selected good, strong plants of our native hibiscus and the tropical one — coccinea — and worked on them for four years. At the close of the fourth year his labors w^ere rewarded with a new type that produced blooms much larger than the parent plants and of more vigorous habit of growth. It was a result above expectations. A member of the Waterer firm (the famous English horticulturists) on seeing this new race of plants, pronounced it to be the most not- able acliievement for many decades. Their growth is most luxuriant, it being not unusual for them to grow eight and nine feet high. The foliage varies from' a finely divided leaf to a broad type resem- bling the common moscheutos. The flowers measure from six to eight inches in diameter, and are obtainable in almost any shade from a pure white with a red eye, to a deep rich crimson. These new plants will be invaluable for perennial border planting, in shrubbery borders or in beds by themselves. The original plants from which the stock has been produced have been standing on the grounds for four vears, proving conclusively that this new race is per- fectly hardy. An exhibition of them is planned for the coming autumn at Jamestown, Va. 422 HORTICULTURE March 30, 1907 Forcing Cucumbers The cultivation of cucumbers under glass has in- creased to quite an extent during the past decade. It was formerly confined very largely to the East, but of recent years' has developed largely in other sections. Even in the older sections noted for market gardening under glass t);e increase in the number of houses during the last five years is quite nwrked. Many gardeners confine themselves to growing cucum- bers, but in the large lettuce houses in the vicinity of Boston cucumbers constitute only a spring crop, three crops of Lettuce being grown first. Those who have made a .'specialty of growing cucumbers under glass have as a rule been successfuf financially, and many of them have been able to increase their greenhouse area to quite an extent. There are many more forced cucum- bers used at the present time than formerly, therefore, the increase in their prodixction has not seriously affected the price. In general cucumber growers have not developed that degree of skill in handling their crops that lettuce grow- ers and various types of florists have. Cucumber grow- ers are more isolated, pay little or no attention to co- operation, and do not have to contend with much com- petition. Moreover, most of the men who have gone into cucumber growing have had little or no experience in market gardening or floriculture. Florists and other types of greenhouse men meet with more competition; therefore they are better organized, and co-operate to a certain extent. It is of the greatest value to anyone growing outdoor crops to have had experience in ii green- house, inasmuch as those who have had such experience are much better qualified to carry on intensive agricul- ture out-of-doors. On the other hand, it ie a decided drawback to success for a gardener to have had experi- ence in growing only one kind of produce. This is a failing common to many cucumber growers. Some ex- perience in general greenhouse work would naturally help in growing any special crop. Every florist who is entitled to the name knows that it is impossible to grow good produce under glass with- out paying due regard to weather conditions, but cucumber growers as a whole ignore these conditions and attempt to" grow their crops without the slightest regard as to whether cloudiness or sunshine prevails. _ They maintain the same temperatures during a series of cloudy days as during bright, sunshiny ones, a practice which would immediately prove fatal to other crops. By completely ignoring these simple, fundamental rules the plants often become subject to the most peculiar functional disorders, and it is not surprising that sapro- phytic and parasitic organisms often obtain a foothold. Many of these troubles are wholly unnecessary, and if proper attention were given to the limitations of the plant and its requirements they would be unheard of. The ions' period of cloudy weather which has prevailed during the past few months- has served to test the skill of cucumber growers, and some of the peculiar disorders which have been common would not have been present if proper conditions had been maintained in the house. TYPES OF GREENHOUSES BEST STTITED TO GREENHOUSE CUCUMBER CULTURE Most cucumber houses are narrow compared with let- tuce houses, and are generally 18 to 25 feet in width and 100 to 200 feet long. Such houses are usually pro- vided with benches containing soil to a depth of about one foot. In a house of this description four or more rows of cucumbers are planted lengthwise of the house, but it is a question whether the yield of the middle rows, which are more or less shaded, is sufficient to pay for 'planting them, especially when the outer rows are trained liigh and shade the inner ones. Cucumbers are also occasionally grown in the regular 2-3 span lettuce house, which is usually about 40 feet wide. In such houses the plants' are grown in solid beds and are trained to either vertical or slanting trellises. A house 40 feet wide is the best for general purposes, and the writer considers it better than the narrow style of house for cucumbers. From a large amount of data which the writer has obtained relative to the cost of various types of green- hou,ses per linear foot, it would appear that a house 40 feet wide and 300 feet long can be constructed propor- tionately cheaper than one 18 feet wide and 100 feet long. Moreover, a large house is easier to run, since it has more air space, and is less subject to abrupt changes in temperature, etc. Since cucumbers require a great deal of light — much more, in fact, than they are able to secure during the winter months for their best development — it is essen- tial that a greenhouse be constructed with the least pos- sible amount of material which obstructs light. The older type of house was built entirely of small glass, and many cucumber houses at the present day are of this nature; consequently they are not as weU lighted as they should be. The present tendency in greenhouse con- struction is toward larger glass and frames built to ob- struct less light, and some of the best market-garden houses are now provided with glass 20 x 30 inches. Glass 24 x 24 inches is occasionally used, but with this larger glass it is necessary to have the frames more stiffly purlined. In such houses there is even less break- age than in a house poorly supported and built of the ordinary sized glass. Some commercial growers put the sash-bar 24 inches apart, and use 16 x 24 glass, run- ning it lengthwise of the house, since there are fewer sash-bars employed in running it lengthwise. This affords much better light, which during the short winter months is a great advantage in cucumber growing. TYI'ES OF CUCUMBERS GROWN There are generally two varieties of cucumbers used in forcing ; the White Spine, a standard variety ; and what is known as the Hybrid, a cross between the English Telegraph and the Wiite Spine. This hybrid type is more like the White Spine than the Telegraph, and is a slightly longer, darker' colored and less spiny cucumber than the typical White Spine. Its dark green color makes it suitable for some markets. Otlier va- rieties are sometimes used, such as the Giant Pera, and occasionally Eussian and Japanese varieties, but these have a limited commercial value. SOILS AND FERTILIZERS The best soil for cucumbers is one of a light nature, which may be obtained by mixing one-third horse ma- nure, one-third decomposed loam and one-third sod. This soil may be used repeatedly by the addition of horse inanure and it is not necessary to apply anything in the line of commercial fertilizers, although some growers use 'U'ood ashes, bone meal and occasionally nitrate of soda. The amateur grower, however, should be cautious in his use of commercial fertilizers in greenhouse work of any sort, since more trouble than benefit usually re- sults from their use; in fact, a large percentage of the troubles to which greenhouse cucumbers are subject may be traced directly to the injudicious use of- fertilizers and manures, and serious troiibles have been caused by the March 30, 1907 HORTICULTURE 423 application of hen manure and liquid manure, nitrate of Boda, etc. Little is known about the best commercial fertilizers for cucumbers, and their use should be re- stricted as a rule to expert growers. In case they are used, advice should be sought from reliable firms and specialists. Cucumbers are particularly sensitive to cer- tain fertilizer element?, and when these elements are present in a soil to a certain degree, root absorption is prsv<-nted and wilting and curling of the leaves and other malformations are likely to result. Amherst, Hass. (The next article will treat on culture, diseases, etc.) Some Features of the Sim Plant at Clif tondale The remark was recently made by a prominent Bos- ton sweet pea grower, that so far as he knew, there was only one party in either Europe or America who made a business of bringing out a race of sweet peas distinc- tively in the forcing class, and tliat was Zvolanek of New Jersey. W. C. Ward of WoUaston, Mass., has made a comparative test of a number of the earliest types of the Blanche Ferry variety, the present season, including Zvolanek's Christmas. Wm. Sim of Cliftondale, Mass., grows only Christmas, with one exception, and the pos- sibilities of this race, under forced culture, as brought out by him are well demonstrated at his place. Seed of the Blanche Ferry variety were planted in one of the violet houses late in October, in soil prepared for the successive crops of violets and sweet pea?. The rows of the latter follow the line of posts supporting the roof, a space a foot wide having been left for that purpose when the violets were planted. Violet temper- ature was maintained imtil after February first, when the peas began to show flower, and the temperature was allowed to run up. A little later the violet plants next to the pea line on either side were dug up, Under the influence of increased heat and light, buds and flowers multiplied rapidly, the flowers coming very fine in size and color with from two to five blossoms on long stiff stems. Tlie house is 360 feet long. The rows, three in number, run lengthwise. At the present time, March first, the peas are well started in flowering and there is not a weak or thin place to be seen in these far-reach- ing lines, but the same stocky, thrifty vine-habit and heavy flowering qualities are evenly manifested up and down the entire lengths. Including the production of two superb rows of Mont Blanc, which have received contemporaneous treatment and complete the capacity of the house, a cut of eight thousand blooms in one day has been made, with a reasonable possibility of four or five times that mimber by Easter. Careful attention is given to tying and supporting the vines. Tlie row alignment is nearly perfect with no barren vine-growth and the whole appearance is that of a house well on its way to a record, in the annals of sweet pea forcing. In another violet house are various colors of Christ- mas planted about two weeks later which have received similar treatment. The rows are four feet apart and run across the house. The dwarf, stocky vine-habit and early flowering qualities of the pink and white are man- ifested in these colors. They throw a single stalk and branch from that, instead of suekering, which is con- sidered a distinctive feature of the forcing class. The red, light pink, blue and lavender are good in color, but the style of the flower is not of the desired nature. A sweet pea, in order to be right, should open its outer petals in such a way that the back shall have a broad, fiat aspect. Now and" then there is one among the blues, which does this, but the general tendency is to curl the petals inward. When the desired flower habit shall have been established, the range of color possible to this race of sweet peas evidently will be as wide as is that of the field grown. As the floriferousness of Blanche Ferry and Mont Blanc is approximated in these other varieties, the problem for the grower of the future will be to so forecast the market that time, ef- fort and space will not be wasted in growing colors that will not sell. It is probable that the larger part of the production of this house will be disposed of at comparative advantage and altogether it seems that with successful growers sweet peas are all right for a spring crop. But Mr. Sim, like Mr. Ward, is of the opinion that a straight house of peas for the entire season is a doubtful proposition. Nearly 50,000 Comet tomato plants are grown and fruited annually at this establishment, with a crop of nearly one hundred tons a past achievement and a future probability. Twenty thousand are fruited under glass, the seed being sown the first of January. From the seed bed they are pricked out into flats and then successively transplanted into 2 1-2-inch, 4-inch pots and the bench, where they are to be grown. Work of removing the violet plants begins immediately after Easter, and setting out the tomato plants follows closely. There are no elevations for benches or depressions for walks in any of the Sim houses, the beds and walks during the violet season being marked off by narrow- strips of boards set edgewise in the ground. These are taken up and the tomato plants placed from fifteen to eighteen inches apart in rows that run across the house with only one walk nmning lengthwise through the- centre. The rows alternate eighteen inches and twenty- four inches apart. No additional fertilizing material is- placed under the tomato plants, as a sufficient quantity was incorporated for both crops at the beginning of the reason but wells have been driven, a steam pump set up, tanks built and pipes laid for the purpose of leading a supply of liquid manure to all parts of the range, and the tomato plants are fed later on from this source. Seed for the field crop is sown about the middle of February and the plants are also grown in pots. The last of May these are placed two feet apart, in rows that are 3 feet apart, in order to allow for horge cultivation, but they are trained to stakes and trimmed of laterals the same as the inside ones. It is said that the products of the Sim plant create a stir in all the markets they enter and this is hardly ta be wondered at. Two acres of single violets under glass followed by the same area of tomato and cucum- bers, with an intermediate crop of sweet peas, the aver- age daily cut of which would be considered immense for a field grown crop, supplemented by twenty-five thousand well-grown, heavily fruited tomato plants in the open field constitute a supply in each several line, which would be likely to create an impression. yC^^^'t^n^ 424 HORTICULTURE March 30, 1907 horticulture: VOL. V MARCH 30, 1907 NO. 13 PUBLISHED WEEKLY BY HORTICULTURE PUBLISHING CO. 11 Hamilton Place. Boston. Mass. Telephone, Oxford 292 WM. J. STEWART, Editor and Manager SUBSCRIPTION PRICE Oaa Year, in advance, $1.00; To Foreign Countries, s.oo; Single Copies, 03 ADVERTISING RATES Per Inch, 30 inches to page ...........■■••■ $i-oo. Discounts on Contracts for consecutive insertions, as follows ; One month U times) 5 per cent. ; three months (13 times) 10 per cent. : six months (26 times) Jo per cent. ; one year (52 times) 30 per cent. Page and half page spaces, special rates on application. COPVRiaHT, 1907, BY HORTICULTURE PUB. CO. Entered as second-class matter December 8, 1904, at the Post Office at Boston, Mass. under the Act of Congress of March 3, 1879. CONTENTS Page FRONTISPIECE— Spring Exhibition at Boston PLANTS WITH BEAUTIFUL FOLIAGE— H. H. Thomas— Illustrated 421 A NEW RACE OF HIBISCUS— Warren J. Chandler 421 FORCING CUCUMBERS— Geo. E. Stone 422 SOME FEATURES OF THE SIM PLANT AT CLIFTONDALE— G. H. Higgins 423 THE MUSINGS AND MAXIMS OF McGORUM— R. T. McGorum 425 SCHOOL GARDENS— Henry Saxton Adams 425 WHOLESOME CHESTNUTS 425 SPRING EXHIBITION AT BOSTON— Illustrated. . . 426 PHILADELPHIA SPRING SHOW— G. C. W 427 NEWS OF THE CLI'BS AND SOCIETIES Elberon Horticultural Society— Chrysanthemum Society of America— Connecticut Horticultural Society — Tri-CIty T'lorists' Association— Garden- ers' and Florists' Club of Boston— Lenox Horti- cultural Society 428 Horticultural Society of Buffalo— Scranton Florists' Club— Club and Society Notes 420 SEED TRADE 430 Catalogues Received 430 Statement of Plant Imports 430 EASTER IN PHILADELPHIA— G. C. W 432 OBITUARY— Mrs. Henry A. Dreer— B. T. Graves— E. Graves 434 CUT FLOWER MARKET REPORTS Boston, Buffalo, Columbus, Indianapolis, New York, Philadelphia, Twin Cities, Washington.. 437 MISCELLANEOUS "Field Day" at Waverley, Mass.— Illustrated 434 Movements of Gardeners 434 Children's Gardens 434 News Notes 435 Business Changes 439 The F. R. Pierson Co. Cup —Illustrated 445 M. A. C. Summer School of Agriculture 445 Greenhouses Buililing or Contemplated 446 Prizes for Vineyard Apparatus 446 List of Patents 446 We read in the Meriden (Conn.) Eec- Frightening ord that the florists of that city report the customer that the Easter flowers will be unusu- ally exi>ensive this year. The florists responsible for this statement in Meriden as well as the florists whr» circulate similar stories in other cities must be very short-sighted people. We often wonder what ihey expect to gain by frightening the public away from the" Easter flower trade. Other lines of business take just the opposite course in dealing with the public and never weary of telling them of bargains, mark-downs, and favoraijle prices generally on the goods they wish to dispose of. The florist trade stands alone in its apparent presumption that scare heads are a help to prosperity. Anyone who has ever had occasion Better publicity to report for publication the prize methods needed awards and other items of general interest in connection with flower shows well knows the difficulties encountered in the task. Rarely do we find a well-equipped intelligent plan of recording and manifolding tlie judges' reports such as is in operation at exhibitions in other lines and it is not an infrequent occurrence that the only copy of this information, so important in its bearing on the suc- cess of the affair and the personal interests of the prize- winners, is locked up or otherwise inaccessible until its custodian can be found. The obvious need is more cleri- cal help and a modern equipment for quick and accurate news dissemination. Prompt judging, prompt record- ing and prompt announcing' will go far toward making a show financially successful. And, we might add, a number of well-informed guides or attendants to direct visitors to objects of curiosity or interest and to answer inquiries would be another effective step in the same di- rection. With the passing of Easter comes an ab- Are you ^upt change of conditions in the daily ac- ready? tivities of many of our readers. Easter crops and prospects no longer concern them, winter has gone, spring is here. Plant houses are empty, ^aolet houses soon will be ; even the rose houses have but a few weeks left until overhauling will be in order. April will be a busy month for the retail florist with weddings and receptions, and it is not too soon to consider preparations for Memorial Day busi- ness. Wliatever your spring rush may embrace — deco- rating, replanting, propagating, rebuilding, gardening, seed-selling or tree-selling — foresight and "all readiness" will do much to lighten the labor and insure success. If you require supplies, implements, stock or equipment of any kind our advertising columns await your interested perusal. Do it now. If you have spring material to sell our advertising columns also offer you the best means for accomplishing that purpose. Do it now. In all these things it pays to take time by the forelock and be prepared. There exists no more effective means of An urgent increasing the florist, nursery and seed ''"ty trades than the education of the public in garden work. Anything that awakens a fuller appreciation of floral beauty in the garden is sure to also instil a deeper fondness for floral adornment in the season when gardens have lost their attraction. Too little attention has been given to these self-evident truths by our florists' clubs and kindred organizations. Engrossed in the handling exclusively of greenliouse l)looms and often affecting a sort of disdain for the out- door product and those engaged in its cultiyation, many ilorists have overlooked the direct advantage to them- selves and their craft in the cultivation of the public taste and the encouragement of horticulture in its broad- er phases. A fuller recognition of the benefits to be de- rived from inducing public interest in garden topics, and a disposition to aid in a practical manner the es- tablishment of nature study and gardening classes for the cltildren of the ]iublic schools in every community in the land is the florists' first duty to himself today. March 30, 1907 HORTICULTURE 425- THE MUS'NGS AND MAXIMS OF McGCRUM. The convention of the Rose Society has again terminated and judging from the reports its star is again in the ascendant The essay of E. G. Hill should be kept for future reference. Coming from a gentleman of so high a standing, "aside from his genial personality," we owe him much. I coincide with the views of our friend Elliott that the Rose Society should be in the hands of commercial men, and its officers should be of that class, or men affiliated with the profession. We will take a step backward if we admit amateurs or those not in commercial work in to the working ranks of the society at the present time. Chicago is to be the next Mecca for the rose men. Well, judging by reports, the western brethren will be able to show us a few wrinkles that we easterners don't know. Here's hoping we may be all spared to see it. I have just been studying the photograph of the delegates taken on I he Treasury steps "just a few steps between them and riches." George Watson looks as if he had taken a fall out of the President. I wonder if the affair took place in the Blue Room. I see George is retaining the hand that shook the hand, etc., "George again" — ■ and just back of George stands Job. Job don't seem flustered; though shorter in stature, he has the bearing of one of his forefathers who was a pedantic ruler of Scotland, and who carried a sword live feet four inches in length. Burns made the owner of that sword memorable by giving us, "Scots wha' hae wi" — Well you know what comes after that, but Job's fore- fathers' sword lies in a glass case in a certain monument, so the pen being mightier than the sword and better suited for the vest pocket he prefers it. Job says he is "rubbing shoulders with experts" now and wishes to be understood to be in that category. Experts don't usually take their own prescriptions; if they did I wonder where Job would be languishing. I attended the spring show in Boston Saturday. It was a beautiful show of plants, but the cut flower section was rather meagre. What is the reason that we have not the spirited con- tests we bad some years ago. I am informed that there is something com- ing on at the fall show in the interests of the commercial men. Society people are offering some handsome special prizes tor roses to be com- peted for at that time. Let the good work go on and I hope the growers will appreciate the efforts of the men who are instrumental in bringing for- ward this movement. President Westwood's letter on "Tightening the ties" shows him to be a broad-minded gentleman of a class who sees that antagonisms and divisions mean the ultimate disrup- tion of the whole. Beecher once said, "A man who does not know how to learn from his mistakes turns the best schoolmaster out of his life. ' I wish to be understood that no party or parties in any club have any right to the moneys of the club any more than any individual member, but when those moneys are wanted by any set of men in a profession for the benefit of that profession, to cause an in- justice to be stopped, the members ought to rise as one man and help those who are in trouble. Organiza- tions are more to be feared by a cer- tain class of men than men going as individuals. Give president Westwood your strongest support for by his action he stood by the ship when she was in a very rocky quarter. Give us more men like him and we would have a happier and better world. Don't live for self. Give your neigh- bors a helping hand when in need. R. T. McGORUM. SCHOOL GARDENS. Editor of HORTICULTURE: I note with great interest two com- munications on children's gardens in your issue of March 9th. Good for Mr. Murray. More such generous of- fers might easily establish a school garden center from which would radi- ate more substantial support than the movement has ever received. We have had In Boston during the last six months two school garden conferences, one at Horticultural Hall largely attended by school teachers, school garden workers and those in- terested in children and in civic im- provement, the other at Lorimer Hall under the auspices, of the Massachu- setts School Superintendents. Both were enthusiastic, well attended meet- ings and will do a lot to push the good cause along. Why not a confer- ence of the trade to outline a definite policy for helping? I believe the school garden move- ment should be thoroughly studied and a definite plan drawn up. The trade should do two things now, get the public interested and give definite help to all. It is a movement which is growing fast but which needs sub- stantial support now as never before. The trade are interested and cannot but see the great advantage in the movement. Let them step in and give balance and strength which will carry it forward with a strength that nothing can break down. The more one studies it the more one believes in it. Now is the time for action. Get together and talk it over. The report of the Committee on Children's Gardens of the Massachu- setts Horticultural Society for 1906 is just out. Anyone interested may secure a copy from Sec. W. P. Rich, Horticultural Hall, Boston. Very truly yours, HENRY SAXTON ADAMS. Wellesley, Mass., March 9, 1907. WHOLESOME CHESTNUTS. It is a little early yet to prune hy- brid perpetual roses outdoors, but when the work is in order, which it will be in most sections within the next two or three weeks, remember to cut back weak wood more than the good strong shoots; hard pruning within season always insures larger blooms, but not in large numbers. In making a new planting of roses out doors it must be borne in mind that, although plants when growing can hardly get too much water, wet soil naturally is repugnant to them espe- cially in winter and it will be found that when roses are planted in wet ground with no provision for drainage, the roots are mostly dead in spring and the plants of little use. Roses like a rather stiff soil, but when the best possible results are de- sired it will be well when starting upon the work of preparation for their cultivation to remove a part of the soil from the place intended for the plants filling the vacancy thus created with the same quantity of good turf grown on a stiff soil mixing therewith a liberal portion of cow manure, never omitting taking the precaution of pro- viding adequate drainage. Hybrid tea roses in frames should receive all the air possible from now on and their planting in beds should not be deferred after they show un- mistakable signs of growth. Any pruning necessary for this class of roses can be given them at leisure before they are planted. Those of the same class out doors all winter may be winter killed down to the sur- face of their protecting material and a little lower perhaps, and still be of service. Frau Karl Druschki and Mildred Grant are two superb white roses that no one growing roses should be with- out. Mrs. John Laing, also a hybrid perpetual although not new, is a pink rose of surpassing beauty in flower and foliage. The hybrid tea class of roses are fast gaining ground in the march to permanent popularity because they flower steadily till frost checks them for the winter. No apology is required for making use of cold frames in the early spring under the supposition that frames are antiquated. Might as well apologize for condescending to utilize the heat of the old sun, with the possibility of making as great an impression. Cold frames are indispensable adjuncts to every greenhouse establishment, pri- vate or commercial, large or small, but there is a proper time and manner of using them to advantage and it may also be that sometimes it would be better if they remained unoccupied. The danger of such an eventuality Is nowadays reduced to a minimum. Most people know perfactly well what to put in cold frames in early spring and in what condition those things should be when placed there. Geraniums established in their flow- ering pots may be removed to frames any time, care being taken that they are sufficiently protected from frost. Antirrhinums and other things of like character that have been some time pricked off into flats will do well in frames now. There is much complaint this season concerning the failure of salvia seed to germinate. This Is es- pecially pronounced in the case of Bonfire. Plants well advanced now in pots should provide cuttings which will soon root and make nice plants in time for bedding. Now is the time to go ahead with the work of getting a good stock of coleus ready. Cuttings well rooted, obtainable for half a cent each, will make tip-top stuff by planting time. Alternantheras will soon claim at- tention; by dividing and taking cut- tings subsequently from a seemingly small stock an enormous quantity may be grown. Keep the plants growing and keep putting in all the cuttings as fast as they reach a fit stage. Don't allow Begonia Vernon to crowd in flats; pot into three-inch pots as many of these as circumstances will permit of handling; they are preferable in pots, but useful even in flats. 42S HORTICULTURE. March 30, 1907 SPRING EXHIBITION AT BOSTON The Massachusetts Horticultural Society certainly scored a magnificent success last week for the spring ex- hibition at Horticultural Hall was unanimously acknowledged to be the best spring show ever made by this society. Its superiority was due not only to the high quality of the exhibits and the cultural skill displayed but to participation of the commercial grow- ers in, these public exhibitions once almost exclusively supported by the private growers. It is very significant when we see a commercial florist capturing the first prize for twelve specimen acacias in not less than three species! Indian azaleas were shown in great- Amaryi.i.isks at Spring By W. C. the extent and variety of the displays and, most noticeably, to the general layout and the arrangement which "was the best thus far in the new halls. Instead of the series of dozens and half dozens of pots and pans of the various competing plants arranged upon long tables, uninteresting to the majority of visitors, the most of the material on this occasion was dis- posed in great groups and masses, a "veritable riot of color, producing an impression that will never be forgot- ten. It is true that our exhibitors have yet much to learn in the art of plant arrangement for general effect. Cyclamens, lilies and violets do not grow perched up above kentias and ■dracaenas, and araucarias are decided- ly out of place crowded down among ■daffodils and primroses. These incon- gruous jumbles are seen at all ex- libitions where plant grouping is at- tempted and they were not absent on this occasion but an intelligent effort to break away from meaningless in- discriminate mixtures was apparent in many instances, and in none with greater success than in the groups by E. & J. Farquhar & Co., and by Kobert Cameron of the Harvard Botanic Garden, both of which are il- lustrated in this issue. Especially gratifying to the older gardeners and others who have a due appreciation for hard-wooded green- house flowering plants was the pro- fusion of acacias, ericas and plants of similar character shown on this occa- sion. As compared -n'ith the exhibi- tions in recent years it may be char- acterized as a notable revival of the conditions of "The good old times." Again, it is pleasant to see the grow- ing interest being taken by, and the Exhibition, Boston Ritchie. er i)rofusion and better quality than on any occasion since the notable dis- play made by Prof. Sargent at the opening of the new hall some years ago. Mr. Walsh's group of rambler roses was much smaller than that of last year, his stock having been de- pleted by his contributions to the re- cent rose exhibition in Washington and in this respect the Boston show suffered but his collection contained several varieties not shown heretofore and was intensely interesting to the rose lover. Cyclamens, always a nota- ble factor in the Boston exhibitions, were fully up to the record. Cinerar- ias, including stellata, were excellent. Bulbous stock was fine throughout, the narcissus section being especially good and very extensive. The group of hard-wooded plants from Mrs. J. L. Gardner, which occupied the stage in the lecture hall comprised many gems such as acacias, chorizemas, cytisus, rondeletias, eriostemons, etc., and was worthily awarded the special prize of- fered in this class by the Julius Roehrs Company. George M. Anderson showed a group of cyclamens, 18 months from seed, which were admired probably as much as anything in the hall and received a silver medal for them. Two plants of Queen Alexandra daisies from George Page, gardener to Mrs. Fred Ayer showed the possibilities with this lovely flower; a cultural certifi- cate was his reward. A cultural cer- tificate was also given to Thos. Ro- land for a pair of stately specimens of Cytisus canariensis which stood like sentinels each side of the loggia steps. A silver medal was awarded to R. & J. Farquhar & Co., for the magnificent group of tulips, hyacinths, lily of the valley and other spring flowering material which is very in- adequately represented in the accom- panying illustration. The group of acacias from Thos. Roland received unstinted praise from admiring gar- deners and well deserved the silver medal awarded. In this and other groups of acacia there were repre- sented A. armata, longifolia, pul- chella, heterophylla and cultriformis and in Dr. Weld's group was a superb sjjecimen of James Comley's unnamed PRIMI'I.A Or.CDXlCA AND ERICAS AT SrRINd EXHIBITION, BOSTON By Harvard Botanical Garden. March 30, 1907 HORTICULTURi: 427 sweet-scented Christmas flowering acacia, which heads them all as a val- uable commercial plant. A prime attraction was the seed- ling amaryllises from W. C. Ritchie, gardener to Mrs. J. Montgomery Sears. They were the best ever shown here and our photograph does not convey an adequate idea of their beauty. George Stuart was a good second in this class. A seedling Him- alayan rhododendron, Mary Weld, the H. A. Jahn seedling carnations, Mrs. E. S. Crow vase of Farquhar's an- nual pink lupin (a very pretty flower), Wm. Whitman, gardener Martin Sul- livan, for Cattleya Schroederae, R. & J. Farquhar & Co., for Begonia Gloire de Lorraine superba. and Julius Roehrs Company tor new azalea Ju- lius Roehrs, a variety which when it becomes more abundant will unques- tionably take the lead among the com- mercial Easter blooming azaleas on CaRNATION.S and EOSKS at SFKINi; EXHllillluN, Bo.slUN sweet perfume of which pervaded the entire hall, was shown in a 6-inch pot by W. C. Rust gardener to Dr. C. G. Weld. The variety is a cross made by Mr. Rust's predecessor, Kenneth Fin- layson, five years ago, between R. Princess May Fitzwilliam and R. Veitchianum laevigatum. A first-class certificate was awarded to Mr. Finlay- son. The flowers are pure white, of enormous size and crowded on im- mense trusses. J. E. Rothwell made a remarkable display of about three hundred vases of cut orchids all labelled with elegant precision, win- ning the Appleton silver gilt medal. There were also some fine orchid plants from Mr. Rothwell, including a lovely specimen of Dendrobium nobile virginale hearing three spikes of bloom for which a first-class certifi- cate was awarded. Orchids were also shown in abundance by Lager & Hus- sell and a first-class certificate was given their Calanthe vestita igneo- oculata gigantea. Wm. Sim showed a fine table of win- ter-flowering sweet peas in many colors for which a silver medal was awarded. Among M. H. Walsh's rambler roses were Celestia single pale pink, Jucunda light pink. Hia- *atha, brilliant carmine. Acadia double crimson, Babette double pink, Lady Gay double light pink and Milky Way single pure white and very fragrant, a first-class certificate being awarded for the latter. Other special awards were first-class certificates to Peter Fisher for carnation Beacon, Albert Roper' for carnation Bay State, Wm. Sim for violet Boston, James Crosbie gardener to Mrs. J. W. Tufts for superior cultivation of Den- drobium nobile. Gen. S. M. Weld for Primula Kowensis. and Thomas Watt for superior cultivation of azalea; honorable mention to Jos. Breck & Son, for oak .iardinieres and display of bulbous flowers, W. W. Rawson & Co., bed of spring bulbs and alpine plants, account of its vigor, glowing color and size of flower. Among the host of exhibits receiving gratuities of great- er or less value in addition to those winning prizes as hereinafter re- corded were extensive decorative groups by Ed. MacMulkin and S. Hoff- man, schizanthuses and yellow Cinera- ria stellata from Mrs. J. L. Gardner, new and rare greenhouse plants, dracaenas. crotous, orchids, etc., from Julius Roehrs Co., Narcissus poetaz Klondyke, Louise and other hardy hy- brids between poeticus and polyan- thus, from W. W. Rawson & Co., car- nation Victoria from J. H. Gushing, herbaceous plants from John R. Clarke & Co., and gardenias from P. Heere- mans. 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Trade packet $1.00. WILLIAM SIM, Cliftondale, Mass. C AULIFLOWERS ABBA C E HJALMAR HARTMANN & CO. 12 Stormeade, COPENHAGEN, DENMARK. LA NTS STAKES 432 HORTICULTURE March 30, 1907 EASTER IN PHILADELPHIA. Easter week here has been a garden of Eden for the average citizen. On the highways and by-ways of this chastened and contented community of a million and a half the flowers have bloomied in the spring equally for the just and the unjust, and all things have looked jocund and joyous. The bougain villea has shed its purple lustre on every one who had the price, and the gay azalea has made itself at home in palaces and poorhouses. The fragrant hyacinth and the stately lily have each had their day and their worshippers. The plumy spirea and the plebian tulip have had their vo- taries, and the hydrangea has wed with the heather in catering to the aesthetic taste of patrician wealth and. pride. Only the favored in purse got the heather. Only ambassadors of high degree had standing in the court of Erica and much diplomacy Lad to be added to pearls of price. Crimson Rambler took a w,all seat with genista. Potted lilacs and deutzies jnade a brave show and foundl many admirers. But of all the galaxy of lovely things commend me to the madie-up baskets and boxeg^ The fair one who could resist these was •either hopelessly insolvent or worried about her divorce. With the dainty Farleyense, the filmy gracillimum and the Parisian ribbon as accessories they were simply irresistible. The purveyors of cut blooms had their innings also. The violet, the •daffodil, the sweet pea, — all fresh and fragrant, — gladdened many a careworn heart and smoothed the tracks for countless messengers of Cupid. The gorgeous American Beauty led its lovely sisters through the enchanted gardens and rubbed shoulders loving- ly with the clove-scented carnation. To mention the high priests of the charming festival would be a vain thing. The Pennocks, the Battles, the Crawfords. the; Kifts, the Craigs, the Habernehls, the Faulkners, the Foxes and scores of others from center to circumference were all equally busy and important according to their kind and degree. And the men behind the scenes? The Harrises, the West- ■cotts, the Grahams, the Craigs, the Bells, the Beckers, the ColPeshes and .the Andersons, and others of that ilk? What of them? Busy counting up the cash! Prosaic details are tewey (Decorative) Rich French Purple i oo AQDt Chloe, (Cactus). Rich black maroon i oo Baron Schroeder, (Decorative). Purple with bluish shadings i oo Catherine Daer, (Decorative). Tlie (avorite New- port red '. t oo Clifford W. Bruton, (Decorative), Bright yellow . i oo Countess of Lonsdale* (Cactus). Pleasing salmon, i 50 Era, (Cjctus). Medium sized, pure while 2 50 Karl of Pembroke, (Cactus). Rich plum color.... 1 00 Fire-raiii, (Decorative) New brilliant red 300 Floradora. (Cactus) Blood red 2 50 Florence N, Stredwick, (Ctclus). A grand white 2 50 Flora, (Cactus). The ideal white 400 Frute, (Cactus). Soft rose pink, passing to cream center 2 50 Gigantea, (Giant). An immense creamy white- 250 Goreiinde, (Cactus) Finest yellow 2 50 Grand Dulie Alexis, (Quilled), Standard ivory white i 50 Hohenzollern. (Cactus). Bronzy orange i 00 Keyne's White, (Cactus). Free flowering white i 00 Kriemhilde, (Cactus). Soft pink i 50 Lyndhurst, (Decorative). Brilliant red 100 Lenau, (Cactus). Coral red suffused apricot 4 00 Mary D. Hallock, (Quilled). A iu>eful yellow, very free i 00 Alme. Alfred lUoreaa, (Show). A line large pink-, i 50 Miss May Loomis, CShow). White suffused with soft rose i 30 Mrs. Winters, ( Decorative). Fine white i 00 Mrs. Roosevelt, (Giant). Pink a 50 Nymphea, (Decorative). Light Pink 100 Sylvia, (Decorative). Soft pink i 00 Standard Bearer, (Cactus), Rich fiery scarlet i 00 Strahlein Krone, (Cactus). Intense cardinal red .. ■ 100 Thurlngia, (Cactus) Very large, fiery red 4 00 Uncle Tom, (Cactus). Deep maroon 350 Victor Von Scheffel, (Cactus) Beautiful soft pink a 50 Volker, (Cactus). A grand yellow i 50 Winsome, (Cactus). A fine white- 1 50 Wm. Agiiew, (Decorative). Brilliant red i 00 White Swan, (Show). A good white of medium size i 50 Walthari. (Cactus). Sulphur shading to white center < 00 Zephyr, (Cactus). Crimson carmine a 50 Zoln, (Decorative). Deep maroon shaded black 100 $Soo Soo 800 800 800 8 00 1000 15 oo 800 aooo 15 00 15 00 3000 15 00 15 00 15 00 1000 800 800 1000 800 3000 800 10 00 10 00 800 15 00 800 8*a 800 800 30 00 15 00 15 00 to 00 10 00 800 lOOO 30 00 1500 800 Crimson Century Scarlet Century. SINGLE CENTURY DAHLIAS- Per doz. Per 100 Rich velvety crimson $2.00 $15.00 Brilliant rich scarlet 3 50 25 00 -Good Divided Roots — Field-^rown Stock Per doz. Per 100 White Century. Large pure white 40° 300a Twentieth Century. The standard single 1 50 1000 For full descriptions of the above, as well as for a complete list ot all the good varieties of Dahlias, new as well as standard sorts, see our current QUARTERLY WHOLESALE LIST just issued, which also contains offers of all seasonable Plants, Bulbs and seeds HENRY A. DREER, 714 Chestnut St., Philadelphia, Pa. ___ Wholesale catalogue and price list contains descriptions of seventy-five of the best standard sorts and 100 Im- ported novelties, sent free to trade only. R. VINCENT, Jr. A SON WHITE MARSH, MD. FIRST CLASS STOCK Salvias, Dreer's superb single fringed Pe- tunia, Ageratum, Lobelia, Coleus, strong, 2 inch, $1.75 per 100; $16.00 per 1000. Geraniums, strong 3 inch branched, $40.00 per 1000; Double Grant, $35.00; M. Verbenas. $i6.oo per 1000. Cash. IH. S. HERZOG, Morris Plains, M. J. GLOXINIAS Mixed Select Quality Tubers $3.50 per 100 JOSEPH TAILBY & SON, WELLESLEY, MASS. WE make them pay. So can YOU The Best for Summer Cutting Kriemhilde, Catherine Duer $1 .so per doz., or $10.00 per 100 Storm King $t.oo per doz., $8.00 100 Whole Roots, Field Grown W. C. WARD, Adams St., QUINCV, MASS. DAHLIAS GERANIUMS Our selection $18.00 per 1000, composed of the follow ing varieties all to name : S A Nutt, Poitcvinc, La Favorite, Perkins, Brett, Viaud, Castellanc, Doyle and several others out of 2 1-4 in. pot,w ith or without soil. Rooted Cuttings per 100 $1.00 1.00 .00 3 I-4 in pot per loo $3.00 2.50 2.00 1.00 .50 .60 .60 Fuchsias In variety, Heliotrope, Sweet Alyssum, Lobelia, 2.00 Ageratum, 1 .50 Rose Geranium, 2.00 fine plants Coleus in variety, Coleus Golden Bedder, Cash must accompany order. J. E. FELTHOUSEN 154 Van Vranken Av., SCHENECTADY, N. V. EAST BRIDGEWATER DAHLIA GARDENS has a Large Stock On Hand Yet. Send for prices. J. K. Alexander, East Bridgewater, Mass. DAHLIAS. Now is the time to place your order for bulbs which will insure you getting named va- rieties in any quantity; delivery to be made this fall or early spring. DAVID HERBERT & SON, Successors to L. K. Peacocki Inc. A.TCO, I«.J. Prices Quoted in These Columns Are For Dealers Only WHEN WRITING TO ADVERTISERS PLEASE MENTION HORTICULTURE iU horticulture: March 30, 1907' ^ym0yyiiyiMt/y»Mtiyyyy*iy*M*H^My¥¥mMyv¥yuym/¥m0¥yvyyy¥^vyyyyyv*My»nmiyyym0»0yyymiyv¥yt0yi ''°"^",ouETs GARDENIAS '"'^.'^itlkT^ A.Xr> AJL,X^ OTHEJJW CHOICE; I^XvOWEJies In our WHOLESALE COMMISSION FLORISTS' DEPARTMENT in addition to our regular wholesale EVERGREENS and FLORISTS' SUPPLIES CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED HENRY M. ROBINSON & CO., See our Greens Advertisement on pase 439. 8, II and 15 Province St. and 9 Chapman Place, L. D. Tolaphonu, Main 2013. Boston, Mass. "FIELD DAY" AT WAVERLEY, MASS. OBITUARY. Mrs. Henry A. Dreer. Mrs. Mary Leavenworth Dreer, widow of the late Henry A. Dreer, and formerly a resident of Philadelphia for many years, died on March 25 in Pasadena, Cal. Funeral services will be held in that city, and the body will be sent to Philadelphia for interment in Woodland Cemetery. Mrs. Dreer was born in Reading, Pa,, on Septem- ber 27, 1827, and after her marriage in 1847 came to Philadelphia to live. Notwithstanding the arduous duties connected with a large family, she found time for church affairs and charities. During the civil war she was a constant visitor to the Satterlee Hospital, in West Philadelphia, and opened her house to receive convales- cent soldiers. She was a prominent member of the Sanitary Commission, having charge of the horticultural de- partment at their great fair in 1864. She was active in the building of the Northminster Presbyterian Church and Horticultural Hall, and was a manager of the first Young Women's Christian Association, the Presbyterian Home for Aged Women and various other charitable organizations of Philadelphia. In 1888 she visited California, returning there two years later to live in Pasadena. Mrs. Dreer is survived by four daughters and one son, Wm. F. Dreer of the Henry A. Dreer Corporation, Philadelphia and Riverton, N. J. B. T. Graves. It is with much regret that we an- nounce the death of B. T. Graves, of Montreal, Canada, at the age of 41. Bertie Graves, as everyone called him, was considered one of the best plants- men and carnation growers in Canada. Some six years ago he succeeded to bis father's business, and has been very successful. He leaves a wife and three children. The funeral was large- ly attended by the local trade and the Masonic order of which he was a mem- ber. Edw. Graves. Just at this writing comes the news of the death of Ed. Graves, father of the above. No particulars are at hand, but as he was over eighty and in poor health it is not unexpected. Mr. Graves originally came from Peel, Isle of Man, and his place of business was called Mona Nurseries. A son Harry died last November, so that only Mrs. B. Graves is left to carry on the busi- ness. Group of G. and F. Cli b Visitors at W. W. Edgar".s, Waverley, Mass. The field days of the Gardeners' and Florists' Club of Boston are always enjoyable in the extreme and among them none more so than the annual pilgrimage to the greenhouses of Wm. W. Edgar Company, at Waverley, Mass.. a few days before Easter Sun- day. The "fields" on this occasion are vast expanses of lilies, azaleas and acacias all ready for transportation to the city stores and it is certainly an inspiring sight which the generous host spreads before the eyes of his visitors. Then, after feasting the soul he feasts the body, too, and experi- ences as much delight in the giving as they do in the receiving. Knowing what there was in store for them it is not surprising that some fifty of the craft appeared in response to Mr. Edgar's invitation last Saturday. They found a rare treat awaiting them for it is an open secret that there is the healthi- est batch of lilies in this vicinity, 12.000 pots in one house alone. After a tour through the plant house a group of the visitors was photographed under the big oak tree by Mr. Lums- den and then adjournment was had to the carriage house where an appetizing lunch was served by the ladies and congratulatory speeches were made by a number of the guests under the leadership of presi- dent Westwood. The occasion was a most delightful one in every particu- lar. MOVEMENTS OF GARDENERS. Robert Mackie, for four years fore- man at Allen Winden Gardens, Lenox, Mass., has been appointed superinten- dent to Charles L. Lawrence, Bay- shore, Long Island. Tom McHugh, Montreal's leading chrysanthemum grower, intends to leave his place at the Forest and Stream Club, and take a position as gardener to M. Davis, the millionaire tobacco manufacturer. James Stuart, for six years in charg? of the estate of the late George F. Fabyan, goes on April 8 to take charge of Mrs. F. A. Constable's estate at Mamaroneck, N. Y. Mr. Stuart is acknowledged to be one of the best plant growers in the country. William Angus, who has served under Mr. Stuart for the past three years, suc- ceeds him as gardener for the Fabyan estate. CHILDREN'S GARDENS. We have received from J. B. Heiss a letter of cordial approval of the plan of President John H. Patterson of the N. C. R. Co. to encourage the study of landscape gardening work by the children of Oakwood, Ohio. Four prizes of $25.00 each are to be com- peted for and the subjects will include decoration of the home grounds gen- erally and the use of shrubbery as a fence. Throu.ghout the summer, photo- graphs will be made of the lawns and grounds entered for competition and at the time of the awarding of prizes in the fall each child will be given a large photograph of his or her own garden. Hutchinson, Kan., Mar. 18, 1907. Please discontinue my ads. for now. Will have some more stock to offer and shall be glad to send my ad. to HOR- TICULTURE. JOHN STAMM. March 30, 1907 HORTICULTURk. 485x News Notes George Mahoney of Saco, Me., is in Florida on a short trip. E. W. Pearson will open a retail store in Newburyport, Mass., on State street. C. W. Mally succeeds A. F. Burgess as inspector of nurseries and orchards in Ohio. The Wieland greenhouses at New- ton, Pa., have been purchased by Smith & Van Aart, formerly located in Indianapolis. The Board of Control, Norfolk, Va., have asked for an appropriation that shall cover the erection of a model greenhouse in Lafayette Park. Randolph & McClements of Pitts- burgh, Pa., have purchased the C. T. Siebert estate, which includes 22 green- houses and six and a half acres of land. The price paid was $50,000. J. D. & T. W. Patterson have bought the greenhouses of J. K. Shiffer, Tip- ton, la., and will conduct business under the name of the Tipton Floral Co. Nurserymen have appeared before the Connecticut agricultural commit- tee in opposition to a bill requiring fumigation of all nursery stock im- ported into the state. Pierce Bros., Walthani. Mass., who have been missing carnation blooms recently, caught a young Italian, a former employee, in the act of walk- ing off with two packages of the flow- ers, and placed him under arrest. The United States General Apprais- ers at New York have affirmed the decision of the collector that leaves preserved in their natural state and used for ornamental or decorative purposes are dutiable at 50 per cent, ad valorem. The greenhouses of Mrs. S. M. Brown and of G. A. Fletcher. West- boro, Mass., were blown down by a high wind which prevailed on March 20. The Brown house was stocked with carnations and the loss is report- ed to be about $700. Supt. Sullivan may continue as he announces, the policy of the late Supt. Doogue, of giving Boston continuous municipal flower shows, but he may easily improve on their scheme of color and arrangement. May we be pro- tected from recurrence of the freak decoration which the Public Garden and Copley Square have suffered. — Boston Evening Record. William J. Smyth FLORIST Cor. Michigan Ave. and 3lst St., CHICAGO We ship to all points in Illinois and Iowa. BOSTON FLORIST LEHER CO. Manufacturer, of FLORISTS' LETTERS j TUB wooden box nicely stained and varalBhed, 18x30x13, made in two sec- tions, one for each size letter, given away with first order of 600 letters Block Letters, i J4 or a inch size per loo, $2. Script Letters, 3. Fastener witn each letter or word. Used by leading florists everywhere and lor sale by all wholesale florists and supply dealers N. r. McCarthy, Manager 66 Pearl Street, BOSTON, MASS. JOHN BREITMEYER'S ^=SONS^= Cor. Miami and Gratiot Aves. DETROIT, MICH. Artistic Designs . . . Higli Grade Gut Blooms We cover ail Michigan poinU and good ■ections of Ohio, Indiana and Canada P.J. HAUSWIRTH Temporarily Located at 13 Congress Street CHICAGO AUDITORIUM ANNEX Tel. Harrlssn 585 SAMUCL MURRAY Florist Coates House Conservatory lOir BROADWAY, KANSAS CITY, MO Both •Phores 2670 Mafn FRED C. WEBER FLORIST OLIVE STREET ^i» LUUlo, luUi Established 1873 Loner Distance Phone Bell Liadell «7« WILLIAM L.ROCK Flower Co. KANSAS CITY. - MO. will carefully execute orders for Kansas City and any town in Missouri or Kansas. EJ ^V^ I« E> S Flowers or Design Work DELIVERED IN ALBANY AND VICINITY ON TELEGRAPHIC ORDER. Phone. : Dsugla. 744, Douglas 523, Douglas 740 ^, j|Qpyj, pg^„L ST., ALBANY, M. Y. 644 Fourth Ave., LOUISVILLE, KY. JACOB SCHULZ, Put PInWarQ °f best quality in season um riuweia delivered promptly to anv address. Write, Telegraph or Telephone. Cumberiand and Home Phones 223 and 984. ATLAIfTA. ATLANTA FLORAL CO. " SS'" ATLANTA, GEORGIA. Florists Out of Towik Taking orders for delivery In New York City or Vicinity can have them filled In best manner and specially delivered by Thomas Young, Jr. 41 W. 28th Street, New York. ALEX. MeCONNELL S7Z Fifth Ave.. New York City Telegraphic orders forwarded to any part of the United States, Canada, and an principal cities of Enrope. Orders transferred or entmsted by the trade to our selection for dellrery on steaas- shlps or elsewhere recelr* special attention. Telephone Calls, 340 and 341 SSth St. Cable Address, ALEXCOKAELL WILLIAM H.DONOHOE FLORAL DECORATOR Special Attention to Theatre and Steamer Orders and reliable deliveries guaranteed 2 West 29th St., New York Tel. 3034 and 3035 Madison Sq. YOUNG & NUCENT 42 West 28 St., NEW YORK "FLOWERS BY TELEGRMPM" WASHINGTON,. D.C. CUDE BROS CO fLORISTS QUDE'5 Geo. H. Cooke FLORIST Connecticut Avenue and L Street. WASHINGTON. D. C. Send orders for flowers for delivery in BOSTON and all NEW ENGLAND POINTS to THOS. F. CALVIN 124 Treinont St., Boston The Park Floral Go. J. A. VALENTINE Pros. DENVER, COLORADO Theodore Miller FLORIST long Distance PIio«m: Bell, Feratt SS; KInltcK Delniar 4832 Dalmar Boul. ST. LOUIS, MO... 436 HORTICULTURE March 30, 1907 Myt0yt0y¥Vuytiy»Myw*Mi*MMm0m*Mvy*Mt0»0*Mytiytf BEAUTIES Cut Lilies, a'Td'Vf^k Sweet Peas Choice Valley Fancy Bride and Bridesmaid LEO NIESSEN GO. "S^' 1209 Arch St., PHILA. store open from 7 A. M. to 8 P. M. Pink and White SWEET PEAS $1.00 and $1.50 per 100 FOR APRIL WEDDINGS S. S. PENNOCK-MEEHAN CO. THE ^L^^hfrVbl PHILADELPHIA 1608-1618 LUDLOW ST. Store closes at 8 p. m. 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 AMERICAN BEAUTY and all other Roses LILY OF THE VALLEY CARNATIONS WELCH BROS. | 226 Devonshire St , BOSTON, MASS. | EVERYTHING SEASONABLE IN CUT FLOWERS W. E. McKISSICK WholesaU Florist 1331 Filbert St.. PHILADELPHIA BUT YOUR FLORIST SUPPLIES OF J. STERN <& CO. now 125 N, lOth, aboie Arch St., PHILADELPHIA, PA. FANCY WHITE LILAC Bmautlos. Carnations. VIolots Superb lUuslrated Supply Catalogue just out. Send for one. A.LRAND/HLCO.,""..'ar" DAILY CONSIGNMENTS From 40 to 60 Growftrs Wc can Care for your cutflower wants to advantage. E. F.WINTERSON CO. 46-47-49 WAIASH AVE., - - CHICAGO ROBERT J. DYSART, Public Jtccountant and Jtuditor Simple methods of correct accounting especially adapted for florists' use. Books Balanced and Adjusted Merchants Bank Building 28 STATE ST., - BOSTON Telephone, Main %i . •( / \ f CUT FLOWER BOXES EDWARDS FOLDING BOX CO MANUFACTURERS PHILADELPHIA. PA. J \ / k EVERYTHING SEASONABLE I CUT FLOWERS* SLE IN f i EDWARD REID, "tfSXf 1516 Ranstead Steet, PHILADELPHIA aten OlaaM t P. H. CHAS. W. MeKELUR SI WABASH AVE., CHICAGO Western Headquarters for Choice Orchids Valley Violets and all Cut Flowers PETER REINBERQ WHOLESALE CUT FLOWERS 51 Wabash Av., Chicago, 111. In writing advertisers mention Hortlcaltnr* WHOLESALE FLOWER MARKETS TRADE PRICES— Per 100 — TO DEALERS ONLY CtlCAOO March 36 ST. LOUIS PHILA. March 35 Mvm Mairch s8 ROSES An. Beauty, Fan. &Sp Extra No. 1 '* Lower grades Bridt, -Maid, Golden Gate. F.ftS.. ** " *' '* Extra. . '* No. I & lw.gr. Liberty, Richmond, Fan. & Sp. . . . " " Lower grades. Chatenay, Morgan, Fan. & Sp " " Lower grades Killamey, Wcllcsley, Fan. &Sp... " '* Lower grades CARNATIONS Fancy and Novelties Ordinary MISOELLANEOUS Violets, Double Single Cattlcyac Paper Wh. Nar., Rom. Hy.,Freesia Tulips. Daffodils Lilies Lily of the Valley Gardenias Mignonette. ■ Lilacs (too bunches) Adiaotum Smilax Asparagus Plumofius. strings. " " & Spren. (100 bchs.) 50.00 35.00 15-00 8.00 10,00 I3.00 6.00 6.00 6.00 5.00 to 3 00 to •75 to .50 t« 50.00 to 3.00 to 3.00 to 15.00 to 3.00 to 50.00 to 4.00 to 8.< 6.< i5.< 6.00 4.00 75.00 4.00 4.00 18.00 4.00 75 -oo 8.00 1. 00 15.00 35-00 35-00 to . to as.c 50.C 50.C 30.0C 30.00 15.00 a. 00 to.oo 8.o* 3.00 15.00 3-00 lo.oo 2.00 10.00 3. 00 3.00 to 1.50 to • as .25 7500 2.00 1. 00 10.00 3.00 10.00 2. 00 35.00 1. 00 15-00 50.00 50.00 8.00 I3.00 10.00 6.oe 3a.oo 10.00 13.00 8.00 13. 00 8.00 5.00 3.00 .75 .40 3.00 a. 00 15.00 4.00 ao.oo 3.00 35.00 30.00 13. 00 4.00 6.o« 500 1. 00 to.oo 6.00 6.00 3.00 8.00 3.00 a.ao i.oe 40.< 15." ta 35.a« .35 to .25 to 35.00 to 1.50 to 1. 00 to 8.00 to 3.00 to 50.00 1.00 1 3.00 to 8.«a to 8.« to 6.00 ta 3-«» to 15.0a to S.aa U 3.W 3« TEL. 19P8 MADISON SQUARE 49 W. a8 St., New York City Walter F. Sheridan Wholesale Commission Dealer iti CHOICE CUT FLOWERS 39 West 28th Strtet, New York Telephone: 3532-3533 Hadlson Square HEADQUARTERS FOR NOVELTIES ORCHIDS A SPECIALTY THE HIGHEST GRADE OF VALLEY ALWAYS ON HAND GARDENIAS, DAISIES, ROSES AND CARNATIONS JAMES McMANUS, yJs'S^ W. 28th St.. New York Prompt payments. cut Bowers solici-ted. Give us a trial. H. ia> . PMeoi^E^ivr Successor to Wm. Ghormley Wholesale Commission Florist CHOICE CUT FLOWERS 57 West 28th St. Special Attentioa to Shipping Orders New York- Telephones: laoo, 3I0Z, Madison Square Write for Current Prices WHOLESALE COMMISSION FLORIST *Open 6 a. m. Daily J.K.ALLEN Long Established and Well Recommended 106 W. 28 St.. NEW YORK TELEPHONE 167 MADISON SQ. NEW YORK QUOTATIONS PER 100-TO DEALERS ONLY C>5 MAD1.SON SOUARE ENOUGH SAID In writing to Advertisers kindly mention Horticulture March 30. 1907 HORTICULTURi: 439 EXTRA FINE FANCY and DAGGER FERNS $2.00 per looo OISCOUNT ON LAHGER ORDERS GREEN and BRONZE GALAX, $ 1 .25 per 1 000, LEUCOTHOE SPRAYS, $ 1 .OO per 1 00, $7.50 per 1 000 $r.50 Case of 1 0,000 Let us have your sUndini; srder for Pern. BOXWOOD 20c lb. , SO lbs. $8.5« tfWKolesale Florists 38-40 BROADWAY, . . DETROIT, MICH. FosnMrly IDudI ▲▼€■■• Send for Our Weekly Price List en Cut Flowers Michigan Cut Flower Exchange Incorporated The Reliable Commission House Richmond Roses and Rich F4owers of all varieties JOS. S. FENRICH now. 28th Streot, New York Td. 334-325 Madison Square Established 1S91 BUY FROM »« rj SHIP TO lyx f-y TEY •»■'**-* ALFRED N. LANGJAHR All Choice Cut Flowers In Season 55 West 28th St, New York relcpbone 3924 Madison Square. J. 6. Murdoch & Go. Wholesale Florists FLORISTS' SUPPLIES 545 Liberty St., PITTSBURG. PA. Long Distance 'Phone 1435 Court. REED (SL KELLER 122 West 25th St., New York Florists' Supplies We manufacture all our fetal Designs, Baskets.Wire Work ANoTelties and are dealers in Glauware Dscoratlve Greens and ^leriits* Requisites. PLANTS, PALMS and FERNS can b« furnished at any time and in any quantity by CHAS. W. EBERMAN 53 West 30th St. - NEW YORK Wholummlm Ommlmi- WILD SMI LAX '^pS?ca,e. The only place where you can get it. Long Needle Pines, $t.oo per doz. Palm Crowns, $3.50 per dozen. Extr* nice long -stemmed Palm Leaves, $3.50 per 100. Magnolia, $2.50 per case, 16 cubic feet. 5heet Moss, $2,00 per sack. Qrey Moss, $2.00 per sack. Galax, $1.00 per 1000. Speed a Specialty. Write for Catalogue. CalUHeii ine woodsm Denllno Co., inc.. Eierofeen.lliD. BUSINESS CHANGES. W. C. Russell has leased the florist ■establishment of H. J. Smith at Mill- brook, N. Y. Charles Weiss has purchased the husiness of Charles Fraser, Richmond Hill, New York. H. F. Halle, the west side florist, Chicago, has secured the store on the corner of Clarendon avenue and Sheri- dan drive, and will open for business about May 1. The E. F. Winterson Co., Chicago, have taken a long-term lease of the stores 45, 47, 49 Wabash avenue, and have added to their already large business the sale of seeds, bulbs and plants. The florists' supply depart- ment will be given a place in the new quarters, thus relieving the congestion In the wholesale cut flower section. No change is made in the financial or managerial affairs of the company. Best Flowers Ihe Boston Market N. F. MCCARTHY & CO. 84 HAWLEY STREET BOSTON, MASS. SEND FOR PRICES Headquarters in Western New York FOB ROSES, CARNATIONS And all kinds of Seasonable Flowers WM. F. KASTING Wholesale Commission Florist, also Dealer In Florists' Supplies and Wire Designs. 383-87 ELLICOTT ST. BUFFALO, N.Y. Give us a trial. We can please you. NEW CROP BRONZE AND GREEN GALAX $1.00 per 1000. Case of 10,000, t7.50. Write for prices on case lots. WE HAVE VERY FINE CUT BOX WOOD. DAGGER AND FANCY FERNS. $2.00 per 1000. Best Southern Smilax, $3^50 and $7 per case. Headquaners for all FLORISTS' SUPPLIES. Wire DeaiglM, Cut Wire, Letter., Immortelle., Cyca. Leave., Wheat Sheave., Ribbons, Corrugated Boxes, etc. LAUREL FESTOONING, 5c. and 6c. per yard. HENRY M. ROBINSON & CO., 15 Province St, 9 Chapman PI., Boston, Mass. L. D. Telephone, Main, a6i7-;6i8. WHOLESALE FLOWER MARKETS.-xo oi^dEkl'oviuy. CINCINNATI DETROIT BUFFALO PITTSBURQ March 26 March as March 25 March 35 ROSES 50.00 30.00 7500 40.00 50.00 40.00 to 75.00 50 00 50.00 20.00 to 60.00 35.00 to 40.00 Extra to to to 50.00 25.00 to 30.0. << No t •5.00 10.00 35.00 10.00 40.00 20.00 to. 00 to 20.00 15.00 to 20.«e " Lower grades 8.00 to to 5.00 to 10.00 5.00 to 10.00 Bride, 'Maid, Golden Gate, F. & S. 12.00 to 15.00 i2.eo to 15.00 12. 00 to 15.00 15.00 to 18.00 *• '* ** " Extra 1 8.00 to 10 00 10.00 to 12.00 10.00 to 12.00 8.00 to 12. 00 " *' " No. I & lw.gr. ' 4.00 to 6.00 6.00 to 8.00 6.00 to 10.00 4.00 to 6.00 Liberty, Richmond, Fan. & Sp. ... 12.00 to iS-f^ la.oo to 15 00 80. to ao.oo 15.00 to 25.o» '* '' Lo*er grades. 6.00 to 8,00 S.oo to 13.00 6.00 to 8.00 10 00 Chatenay, Morgan, Fan. & Sp ; 12.00 to 15.00 12.00 to ts.oo 10.00 to 15.00 la.oo to i5o« ** " Lower grades. 6.00 to 8.00 6.00 to 10.00 8.00 to 10.00 4.00 5o» KilUmey, Wellcsley, Fan. & Sp... to 12.00 to 15.00 15.00 to aooo to.oo to iS.o» 8.00 " *' Lower grades to 8,00 to 10.00 to.oo to I5-00 5.00 CARNATIONS 8.00 5.00 3.00 4.00 3.00 5.00 4.00 to 6.00 Ordinary 2.00 MISCBLLANBOiJS to to 2.50 to 4.00 3-o« to 5.00 •50 •50 .75 .50 to 1.00 •75 to 1.25 •75 Single ; .35 to to 1. 00 .60 to 1.00 -35 to .60 50.00 2.00 Paper Wh. Nar.,Rom. Hy.,Frecsia to 3.00 to 3.00 3-00 to 4.00 1. 00 to J.OO Tulips, Daffodils ! 1.00 to 4.00 3.00 to 4.00 3.00 to 4.00 3-00 Lilies ■ 12.00 to to 15.00 400 15.00 2.00 to to 20.00 4.50 3.00 to to 15.00 4.00 15,00 3.00 to T ilw ni th^ Vallev S-oo to to to to to 3.00 6.00 to 8.00 3.00 to 6.00 2.00 to 6.o« Lilacs (too bunches) to to to roo.oo to 1 50.0* to to to 1. 00 15-00 50.00 1. 00 15.00 50.00 to to to 1.50 20.00 60.00 .50 15-00 40.00 to to I. SO 20.00 50.00 20.00 25.00 to to 1.50 12.00 40.00 25. o« Asparagus Plumosus, strings '* " & Spren. (loobchs.) Peas 50.0* ::::: to to 25.00 18.00 to to 25.00 30.00 .60 to 50.00 1. 00 to WINSOR CARNATION BLOOMS Growrn by tKe F. R. Piersoi* Company SOLD EXCLUSIVELY BY NEW YORK CUT FLOWER CO. 1X8 SS-sr WEST 26 STREET, NEW YORK J. A. MILLAWG. Manager GEO. A. SUTHERLAND GO. CUT FLOWERS Florists' Supplies and Letters 3i HAWLEY STREET • BOSTON In ordering goods please add it in HORTICULTURE." The KERVAN GO. 20 WE5T 27th ST., N. Y. WHOLESALE DEALERS Frelh cut Palmetto & Cycai Palm Ixaive., Galai, L*»- cothoe. Ferns and Mosks. All Decaratlnc EverglMll 440 HORTICULTURE March 30, 1907 Buyer's Directory and Ready Reference Guide Advertisements under this head, one cent a word. Initials count as words. Regular advertisers in this Issue are also listed under this classification, without charge. Reference to List ot Ad- vertisers will indicate the respective pages. Buyers failing to find what they want in this list will confer a favor by writing us and we will try to put them In oommunication with reliable dealers. ACCOUNTANT R. J. Dyeart, 28 State St., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. ADIANTUMS Adlantnm Hybrldnm, fine young plants, 16 for Jl, mailed; $5 per 100. Originator's stock. Certificate of Merit S. A. F., '05. A. Ley & Brc, Langdon, D. C. AGRIC1TLTURAI. IMPLEMENTS IhoB. J. Grey & Co., 32 S. Market St., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. Joseph Erect & Sons, 51 and 52 N. Market St., Boston, For page see Hat of Advertisers. AMPELOPSIS. 5,000 Ampelopsls Veltchil, pot grown, Dormant, long Tops, $4.00 per 100, and clean seed $1..50 per lb. Cash. Benj. Con- nell. Florist, West Grove, Pa. ARAVCABIAS Godfrey Aschmanu, 1012 Ontario St., Philadelphia. For page see List of Advertisers. Peter Henderson & Co. 35-37 Cortlandt St., New York. For p.'ige see List of Advertisers. A. Leuthy & Co., Rosllndale, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. ARTIFICIAL CARNATION CALYX Maxfleld & Dimond, Warren, E. I. P. O. Box 304-D. For page see List of Advertisers. ASPARAGUS Albert M. Herr, Lancaster, Pa. Asparagus Robustus. For page see List of Advertisers. Plumosus, 3-ln., $5.00 100; $40.00 1000. Christ. WInterlch, Cyclamen Specialist, Defiance, Ohio. Asparagus plumosus nanus and Sprengerl, 2 1-2-In., $2.50 100. Carl Hagenburger, West Mentor, Ohio. Asparagus plumosus, 2-ln., $3.00; 3-In., $6.00; 4-ln., $12.00 100. Wlttbold Co., 1657 Buckingham PI,, Chicago. Asparagus Plumosa, 2In. pots! Fine plants. $2.50 per 100, $20.00 per 1000. Cash with order or good reference. Erie Floral Co., Erie, Pa., or Wm. F. Kastlng, 385 Elllcott St.. Buffalo. N. Y. Asparagus Crawshawll, a new, beautiful ssparagus. Seedlings, $3.00 per 100; $25.00 1000; transplanted seedlings. $5.00 100; $40.00 1000. Jas. Crawshaw, 403 Plalnfield St., Providence, R. I. ASPARAGUS SEED S. S. Pennock-Meehan Co.. Philadelphia. For page see List of .\dvertlsers. C. Eiscle. 11th and Roy Sts.. Philadelphia, Pa. Foi page see List of Advertisers. L. Van Stei-nkiste. 1 Dey St.. Jersey City. N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. ASTERS. Novae-Angllae Asters, strong, $3.00 per 100; $25.00 per 1000. Ellsworth Brown & Co.. Sea brook, N. FT. Aster Miss Kate Lock. $iT00 tr^pikt iPa the best aster grown. J. H. Lock, 41 Man Chester Ave., Toronto, Ont. AZALEAS A. Schulthels, College Point, N. Y. John Scheepers & Co., 2-6 Old Slip, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. A. Leuthy & Co., Rosllndale, Mass, For page see List of Advertisers. Godfrey Aschmann, Philadelphia. John McKenzIe, No. Cambridge, Mass. BAUR CARNATION CLIP AND PLIERS Baur Floral Co., 18 W. 10th St., Erie, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. BAY TREES. Bay Trees and Boxwood. Ask for cata- logue. Bobblnk & Atkins, Rutherford, N. J. _^ John Scheepers & Co. 4 and 6 Old Slip, New York. For page see I/ist of Advertisers. BEDDING PLANTS J. E. Felthousen, Schenectady, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. C. Elsele, 11th and Roy Sts., Phila. Spring Bedding Plants. For page see List of Advertisers.. BELGIAN PLANTS L. Van Steenklste, 1 Dey St., Jersey City, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. BULBS AND TUBERS Joseph' Breck & Sons, 47-54 N. Market St., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. J. M. Thornburn & Co., 33 Barclay St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. A. T. Boddlngton, 342 W. 14th St., N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Rlckards Bros., 37~East~19th'StTrNew~York. For page see List of Advertisers. H. F. MIchell Co., Philadelphia. For page see List of Advertisers. Johnson Seed Co., 217 Market St., Phlla. For page see List of Advertisers. John Scheepers & Co., 4-6 Old Slip, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Wm. Hagemann & 00^55 Dey~St~ Nr~Y. F^xporter and Importer of Bulbs. Write for prices on only selected bulbs, plants, etc. F. W. O. Schmltz, Prince Bay, N. Y. Bulbs. Caanas, Dahlias, Gladioli, Oxalis, Madeira and Cinnamon vines. Iris, Peonies. Finest stock. C. Betscher, Canal Dover, Ohio. Caladlum esculentum bulbs, 5x7, $1.00; 7x9, $2.00; 9x11, $4.00; 11x15, $6.00 per 100. Tuberoses, 4x6, $1.00 per 100. Cash. C. B. .Tohnson, Wallace, N. C. Amaryllis formoslsslma, 11-13 cm., $2.00 per 100; $18.00 per 1000. Bessera elegans, 7-9 cm., $1.00 per 100; $9.00 per 1000. Pan- cratium, spider lily, 12-15 cm., $3.00 per lOO; $20.00 per lOOO. TIgridlas. mixed, 7-9 cm., $2.00 per 100; $12.00 per 1000. Zeph- ryanthes, white, 7-9 cm., $1.00 per 100; $9.00 per 1000. Price includes carriage paid. J. A. McDowell, Ap. 167, City of Mexico. C. Keur & Sons, Hlilegom, Holland, or 334 The Bourse, Philadelphi.n. Pa. Write for prices on all bulbs and plants. CACTI Old Man cactus, 4 to 5 Inches high, $3.00 per doz.; $22.00 per 100. Carriage paid. J. A. McDowell, Ap. 167, City ot Mexico. OANNAS A.A. T. Boddlngton, 342 W. 14th St., N. Y. Jor page see List of Advertisers. The Conard & Jones Co., West Grove, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. H. F. Mlchell Co., Philadelphia. For page see List of Advertisers. Cannas, Very fine list. Send list of needs. C. Betscher, Canal Dover, Ohio. Cannas, Pennsylvania, $2.00; Niagara, Buttercup, $5.00 per 100. P. A. Baker, Media, Pa. 50,000 Cannas, fine, $10 to $15 per 1000. Best sorts. Write Ben]. Connell, West Grove, Pa. Cannas, sound roots, 2 to 3 eyes, true to name: AUemanla, Austria, Burbank, Italia, Robusta, Metallica, $1.25 per 100; $10.00 per 1000. Martha Washington, Florence Vaughan, Wm. Bofinger, Chas. Henderson, Sec. Chabanne, $1.50 per 100. America, Black Prlns, Mrs. Kathie Gray, Pennsyl- vania, Coronet, $2.00 per 100. Plerson's Premier, Souv. d. A. Crosy, Queen Char- lotte, Egandale, $2.50 per 100; $22.50 per 1000. Black Beauty, Gladiator, Pres. Mey- ers, new, like King Humbert, $4.00 per 100. All kinds mixed, $1.00 per 100; $7.50 per 1000. Dahlias, leading kinds named, $3.50 per 100. Shellroad Greenhouses, Grange, Baltimore, Md. Cannas: Austria, Burbank, Allemania, $1.50 per 100; $1200 per 1000. O. B. Stev- ens, Shenandoah, Iowa. CARNATIONS The H. Weber & Sons Co., Oakland, Md. Carnation Mabelle. For page see List of Advertisers. S. S. Skldelsky, 824 N. 24th St., Phlta. Rose pink Enchantress. For page see List of Advertisers. Chicago Carnation Co., Joltet, III. For page see List of Advertisers. The P. R. Plerson Co., Tarrytown-on- Hudson. N. Y. Carnations, WInsor, White Enchantress, Helen M. Gould. For page see List of Advertisers. A. J. Guttman, 43 W. 28th St., New York. John E. Haines, Bethlehem, Pa. Carnation Imperial and Pink Imperial. For page see List of Advertisers. F. Domer & Sons Co., Lafayette, Ind. For page see List of Advertisers. Gnttman & Weber, 43 W. 28th St., N. Y. Carnation Victory. For page see List of Advertisers. N. Y. Cut Flower Co., 55-57 W. 26th St., New York. J. A. Millang, Mgr. Carnation Windsor Blooms. For page see List of Advertisers. Harlowarden Greenhouses, Greenport, N. Y. For pa&e see List of Advertisers. Carnations. Boston Market, rooted cut- tings, $10.00 1000; unrooted, $5.00 1000. Cash. B. D. Kaulback & Son, Maiden, Mass. 35,000 square feet covered by Glass. Send' for list of rooted cuttings of new and leading commercial varieties of carna- tions and chrysanthemums. Wm. Swayne, Kennett Square, Pa. For List of Advertisers See Page 445 March 30, 1907 HORTICULTURE iil CHRYSANTHEMUMS Eeeellng Floral Co., 1653 S Grand Ave., * St. Louis. Mo. For page see List of Advertisers. Charles H. Totty, Madison, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. Harlowarden Greenhouses, Greenport, New Yorli. For page see List of Advertisers. Chicago Carnation Co., Joilet, III. Chrysanthemum stock plants. About 1,000 Jeanne Nonln, $1.00 per doz.; $7.00 per 100. W. F. Kastlng, 383 ElUcott St., Buffalo, N. Y. CONIFERS John Waterer & Sons, Ltd., American Nursery, Bagshot, Eng. For page see Iiist of Advertisers. Evergreens and Conifers. AsIc for cata- logue. Bobbink & Atkins, Rutherford, N. J. CUT FI.OWER BOXES. Folding cut flower boses, the best made. Write for list. Holtoa & Hunkel Co., Mil- waukee, Wis. Welch Bros., 226 Devonshire St., Boston. For page see List of Advertiser*. Edwards Folding Box Co., Philadelphia. For page see Liist of Advertisers. Oetmore Box Factory, Inc., Belleville, Ala. Light Wood Boxes. For page see List of Advertisers. CYCLAMEN. Giant Hybrids transp'l, ready for 2-ln. and 3-in., ?3.60 100; $30.00 1000. Plants grown of seed taken from the cream of my well known strain. Christ. Winterich, Cycla- men Specialist, Defiance. Ohio. DAHLIAS David Herbert & Son, Atco, N. J. For page see Ust of Advertisers. J. K. Alexander, B. Brldgewater, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. Harlowarden Greenhouses, Greenport, New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Henry A. Dreer, 714 Chestnut St., Pblla. For page see List of Advertisers. Dahlias, fine, stror? bulbs. Also cannas and gliidicli. Write for price list. O. B. Stcvtns, Shec;irdoah, Iowa. W. C. Ward, Adams St., Quiney, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. THE DAHLIA MANUAL. An up-to-date work on dahlias and dahlia culture, covering the whole field. Illus- trated. Price, 35c. W. W. WILMOKE. Box 382, Denver, Colo. I am again ready to handle your busi- ness. Only the cream of varieties handled. Standards and novelties, including Mrs. Winters, Mme. Dael, Navajo, Lonsdale, Dainty, Krlemhllde, etc. Catalogue of dahlias, hollyhocks, peonies and hardy plants now ready. W. W. WILMOBB, Box 382, Denver Colo. DECORATIVE PLANTS A. Leuthy & Co., Boslindale, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. Julius Roehrs, Rutherford, N. J. For page see list of Advertisers. DRACAENAS Dracaena indlvisa, 5 in., $2.00 per doz. W. C. Rockwell. Bradford, Pa. Peter Henderson & Co. 35-37 Cortlandt St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Dracaena teruinalls from bench, fine. $25.00 100. Carl llHgcnburger, West Men- tor, Ohio. ECHEVERIAS Echeverlas, 15 to 20 cm. in dr., $3.00 per 100; $22.00 per 1000. Carriage paid. J. A. McDowell, Ap. 167, City of Mexico. FERNS A. Leuthy & Co., Rosllndale, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. H. H. Barrows & Son, Whitman, Mass. Nephrolepis Whitmanl. For page see Ust of Advertisers. Slebrecht & Son, Rose Hill Nurseries, New Rochelle, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. FERTILIZERS A sample 100 lb. bag of BLACHFORD'S CELEBRATED FERTILIZER, PLANT GROWER AND LAND RENOVATOR only $2.75. This best grade Fertilizer is com- posed solely of pure Rose Growers' Bone Meal, Nitrate of Soda, Peruvian Guano, Sulphate of Ammonia, Sulphate of Potasli and Gypsum In the correct proportions and in the most soluble condition. For benches and potting plants, for roses, carnations, lilies, mums, etc., many fiorists say it has never been surpassed. Particulars for flor- ist and truck gardeners sent FREE on ap- plication. BLACHFORD'S CALF MEAL FACTORY, Waukegan, III. Established at Leicester, England In 1800. FLORAL PHOTOGRAPHS Floral Photographs. Foley's 226-228-1-2 Bowery, New York. FLORISTS' letters] Boston Florist Letter Co., 84 Hawley St., Boston. Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. O. A. Sutherland Co., 34 Hawley St., Boston, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. FLORISTS SUPPLIES N. F. McCarthy & Co., 84 Hawley St., Boston. Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. H. M. Robinson & Co., 15 Province St., and 9 Chapman Pi., Boston, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. The Kervan Co., 20 W. 27th St., N. Y. Decorative Evergreens. For page see List of Advertisers. Reed & Keller, 122 W. 25th St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. J. B. Murdoch & Co.. 545 Liberty St., Pittsburg, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. J. Stern & Co.. 125 N. 10th St.. Phlla. For page see List of Advertisers. H. Bayersdorfer & Co., 1129 Arch St., Philadelphia. For page see Ust of Advertisers. FLORISTS' 'WAGONS Edward Hlgglns, 1 W. 28th St., N. Y. For phge see List of Advertisers. FLOATERS BY TELEGRAPH Alex. McConnell, New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Fred C. Weber, 4326-28 Olive St., St. Louis. Mo. For page see List of Advertisers. J. Breltmeyer's Sons, Miami & Gratiot Aves., Detroit, Mich For page see List of Advertisers. Thos. Young, Jr., 41" wr28th~St7, N^Y7 For page see Ldst of Advertisers. Eyres, 11 N. Pearl St., Albany, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. George H. Cooke, Washington, D. C. For page see Ldst of Advertisers. Gude Bros. Co., 1214 F St., Washington, D. C. For page see List of Advertisers. FLOWERS BY TELEGRAPH— Con- tinued. Samuel Murray, 1017 Broadway, Kansas City, M > For page see List of Advertisers. Voung & Nugent, 42 W. 28th St., N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. W. H. Donohoe, 2 W7 29th St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Theodore Miller, 4832 Delmar Rd., St. Louis, Mo. For page see List of Advertisers. P. J. Hauswlrth (Temporary address) U Congress St., Chicago. For page see List of Advertisers. William J. Smyth, Michigan Ave and 3Ut St., Chicago. For page see List of Advertisers. Wm7 H. Rock Flower^Co., Kansas CIty,Ti». For page see List of Advertisers. Theodore Miller, 4832 Delmar Brd., St. Louis, Mo. For page see List of Advertisers. Park Floral Co., Denver, Colo. For page see List of Advertisers. Thos. F. Gaivln, 124 Tremont St., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. Jacob Schulz, 644 4th Ave., Louisville, Kj. For page see List of Advertisers. Atlanta Floral Co., Atlanta, Ga. For page see List of Advertisers. FLOWER POTS W. H. Ernest, 28th and M Sts., Washington, D. C. For page see List of Advertisers. A. H. Hews & Co., Cambridge,. Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. Hllfineer Bros., Ft. Edward, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Say! Send to Feustel, for prices on B*4 flower pots. Geo. E. Feustel, Falrport, hL Syracuse Red Pots. Syracuse Pottery Co., Syracuse, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. GALAX H. M. Robinson & Co., 15 Province St., and 9 Chapman PI., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. Michigan Cut Flower Co., 38 & 40 Broa4- way, Detroit, Mich. For page see List of Advertisers. Caldwell the Woodsman Decorating Co., Evergreen. Ala. For page see List of Advertisers. Galax. Ask for price on case lots. Scran- ton Florists' Supply Co., Scranton, Pa. GERANIUMS R. Vincent, Jr., & Son, White Marsh, Ml. For page see List of Advertisers. J. E. Felthouseii, Schenectady, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Geraniums. 10 varieties 2 1-4-ln., $S.W per 100. Mme. Sallerol rooted cnttlag^ $1.00; 2in., $2.00 per 100. Wm. Doel, Pa«- coag. It. i. Wm. S. Herzog. Morris Plains, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. crEisele^ " 11th and Roy Sis., Philadelphia, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. GLADIOLI Arthur Cowee, Meadowvale Farm, Berlin, New York. For page see List of Advertisers. B. Hammond Tracy, Cedar Acres, Wen- bam, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. Gladioli. C. Betscher, Canal Dover, O. Gladioli, named varieties. Write for list, E. E. Stewart, Rives Junction, Mich. Gladiolus Augusta, 1st size, $12.00; 2nd size, $8.00 1000. Cash. Rowehl & Qranz, Hlcksville, N. Y. Augusta White, small sizes. $2.00 to $3.50 per 1000. John Fay Kcnnell, Chill, N. Y. GLADIOLI. Groff's Hybrids, Gold Medal and Sliver Trophy Strain, Crawford Strain. Farqubar Hybrid seedlings. JOHN H. UMPLBBY, Lake View, N. Y. In writing to Advertisers kindly mention Horticulture 442 HORTICULTURE March 30, 1907 GI.ASS Boston Plate & Window Glass Co., Bostoo. For page see List of Advertisers. Peerless Glass Repair Clamp; you need them— 100 for $1.00. A. Klokner, Waawa- tosa, Wis. G1AZIN6 POINT H. A. Dreer, Philadelphia, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. GREENHOUSE BUILDING MATE- RIAL. Ix)rd & Burnham Co., 1133 Broadway, New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Pierson U-Bar Co., 1 Madison Sq., N. T. For page see List of Advertisers. Hitehings & Co., 1170 Broadway, N. T. For page see List of Advertisers. A. T. Stearns Lumber Co., Neponset, Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. King Construction Co., N. Tonawanda, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. J. C. Monlnger Co., 117 East Blaekhawk St., Chicago, 111. For page see List of Advertisers. William H. Lutton, West Side Ave., Jersey City, N. J. S. Jacobs & Sons, 1365-79 Flushing Ave., Brooklyn, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Metropolitan Material Co., 1398-1408 Metro- politan Ave., Brooklyn, N. Y. Weathered Co., Box 789. New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Foley Mfg. Co., 471 W. 22nd St., Chicago. For page see List of Advertisers. GREENHOUSE HOSE Mineralized Rubber Co., 18 ClifT St., N. T. For page see List of Advertisers. GREENHOUSE BRACKETS Bnxton & Allard, Nashua, N. H. Economy Greenhouse Bracket. For page see List of Advertisers. GROUND COCOANUT FIBRE 20th Century Plant Food Co., 27 & 29 Ocean St., Beverly, Mass. HAMMOND'S COPPER SOI-VTION BenJ. Hammond, Fishklll-on-Hudson, N. Y. \ For page see List of Advertisers. HARDT FERNS AND SUPPLIES H. M. Robinson & Co., 15 Province St., and 9 Chapman Pi., Boston, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. The Kervan Co., 20 W. 27th St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Michigan Cut Flower Co., 38 & 40 Broad- way, Detroit, Mich. Fancy Ferns. For page see List of Advertisers. E. A. Beaven, Evergreen, Ala. Fadeless Sheet Moss. For page see List of Advertisers. HARDT PERENNIALS M. H. Walsh, Woods Hole, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. Funlda varlegata clumps, $6.00 per 100. H. Pladeck, Eimhnrst, N. Y. Yucca Fllamentosa, No. 1, 4o.; Iris SlMr- Ica, 3c. Ellsworth Brown k Co., Sea- brook, N. H. Our Catalogue of Hardy Plants are classi- fled according to the height they grow. Mailed free on request. John R. Clarke & Co., Bellevue Greenhouses, 1700 Centre St., West Boxbury, Mass. HEATING APPARATUS Lord & Burnham Co., 1133 Broadway, New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Pierson U^Bar~Co., iTiIadlson Sq., N. Y. For page see List of Adve.tuvs. Hitehings & Co., 1170 Broadway, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. "Kroescheli Bros., 35^rie*St.7 Chicago. For page see List of .Advertisers. Johnston Heating Co., 1133 Br'dway, N. Y. HELIOTROPES. Heliotropes (dark), good stock, strong and well rooted, R. C, 60e. 100; J5.00 per 1000. Cash. J. P. Cannata, Mt. Freedom, N. J. HOLLYHOCKS Hollyhocks. Large field-grown plants, $3.00 per 100. Double In separate colors of red, white, pink, yellow and maroon; also the Allegheny strain. Send for cata- logue of hollyhocks, dahlias and hardy plants. W. W. WILMORE, Box 382, Den- ver, Colo. HONEYSUCKLES. Golden Honeysuckles, 7e. Ellsworth Brown & Co., Seabrook, N. H. HORICUM Hammond's P. & S. S. Works, Flshkill-on- Hudson, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. HOT-BED SASH The A. T. Steams Lumber Co., Neponset, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. Hitehings & Co., 1170 Broadway, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Lord & Burnham Co., 1133 Broadway, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. HOT WATER CIRCULATOR Holly-Castle Co., 170 Summer St., Boston. HYDRANGEAS. Hydrangea panlculata grandlflora, 3 ft., 8e. Ellsworth Brown & Co., Seabrook, N. H. INSECTICIDES. W. H. Kuld, Norwood, Mass. Century Insecticide. KENTIAS Godfrey Aschmann. 1012 Ontario St.. Phlla. For page see List of Advertisers. A. Leuthy & Co., Rosllndale, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. LAVI^N AND CEMETERY VASES Kramer Bros. Foundry Co., Dayton, Ohio. LAWN~MOWER Clipper Lawn Mower Co., Dixon, 111. For page see List of Advertisers. LEADING RETAIL FLORISTS Alex. McConnell, New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Thomas Young, Jr., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Fred C. Weber, 4326 Olive St., St. Louis, Mo. For page ?ee List of Advertisers. J. Breltmeyer's Sons, Detroit. Mich. For page see List of Advertisers George E. Cooke, Washington, D. C. For page sec List of Advertisers Samuel Murray, 1017 Broadway, Kansas City, Mo. For page see List of Advertisers. Gude Bros. CoTT 1214 F Washington, D. C. St., For page see List of Advertisers. Eyres, 11 N. Pearl St.. Albany, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers, LEADING RETAIL FLORISTS— Con- tinued. Young & Nugent, 42 W. 28th St., N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Mills, the Florist, Jacksonville, Fla. Telegraph or mall orders promptly filled. Long distance telephone connections. Theodore Miller, 4832 Delmar Bvd., St. l/ouls. Mo. For page see List of Advertisers. P. J. Hauswirth (temporary address) 13 Congress St., Chicago. For page see List of Advertisers. ' William J. Smyth, Michigan Ave. and Slst St., Chicago. For page see List of Advertisers. Wm. H. Rock Flower Co., Kansas City, Mo. For page see List of Advertisers. Park Floral Co., Denver, Colo. For page see List of Advertisers. Thos. F. Galvln, 124 Tremont St., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. W. H. Donohoe, 2 W. 29th St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Atlanta Floral Co., Atlanta, Ga. For page see List of Advertisers. Jacob Schuiz, 644 4th Ave., Louisville, Ky. For page see List of Advertisers. LILY OF THE VALLEY Wm. Elliott & Sons, 201 Fulton St., N. Y. Lily of the Valley Clumps. John Scheepers & Co., 4 and 6 Old Slip, New York. For page see List of Advertisers. LILY BULBS Lilium siiperbum, extra large bulbs, 25c. each; $1.50 per 10; $8.00 per 100. L. E. Williams, Nottingham, N. H. MASTICA F. O. Pierce Co., 170 Fulton St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. NIKOTEEN APHIS PUNK. Nicotine Mfg. Co., St. Louis, Mo. For page see List of Advertisers. NURSERY STOCK John Waterer & Sons, Ltd., American Nursery, Bagshot, England. For page see List of Advertisers. John Scheepers & Co. 4 and 6 Old Slip, New York. For piige see List of Advertisers. Cottage Gardens Co., Queens, N. Y. Specimen Nursery Stock. For page see List of Advertisers. The Conard & Jones Co., West Grove, For page see List of Advertisers. Pa. P. W. Kelsey, 150 Broadway, New York. ^Tlzabeth Nursery Co., Elizabeth, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. ITie F. B. Conine Nursery Co., Stratford, Conn. For page see List of Advertisers. The Wm. H. Moon Co., Morrisvilie, Pa. American Arborvitae. For page see List of Advertisers. The New England Nurseries Co., Inc., Bed- ford, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. Cut leaf Staghorn sumach, large stock, tie. to 15c.; Kudzu Tines, 15c. Bdw. Taai, Jopiln, Mo. 5,000 Japan Barberry seedlings, strong, $10.00 per 1000. Buonymus radicans, 1 ft transplanted, $4.00 per 100. Splrea Anthony Waterer, 2 ft., $8.00 per 100. Golden Syr- inga, 20 in., $8.50 per 100. B-B NurseiT, West Newton, Mass. ORCHID PLANTS Lager & Hurrell, Summit, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. Sander, St. Albans, England. Importers, Exporters, Growers, Hybrldlatl. For page see List of Advertisers. For List of Advertisers See Page 445 March 30, 1907 HORTICULTURE ■us- ORCHID PLANTS— Continued. Jnllus Roehrs Co., Rutherford, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. Carrlllo & Baldwin, Secaucus. N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. A. Held, 11-19 William St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Sclbreeht & Son, Rose Hill Nurseries, New Rochelle. N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Jos. A. "Manda, 191 ValIey~Road, W. Orange. N. J. Orchids, Orchid Baskets, Peat. For page see List of Advertisers. Laella anceps, $4.00 per doz.; $25.00 per 100. Carriage paid. J. A. McDowell, Ap. 167, City •! Mexico. FAI.SIS A. Leuthy & Co., Rosllndale, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. Slebrecht & Son, Rose Hill Nurseries, New Rochelle, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Peter Henderson & Co. 35 .■)7 Cortlandt St.. New York. For page see List of Advertisers. .Tohn Scheepers & Co. 4 and 6 Old Slip, New York. For page see List of Advertisers. FANSIES Pansy plants; strong transplanted, $10.00 per 1000. F. A. Bailer, Bloomington, III. PATENTS SIggers & SIggers, Washington, D. 0. For page see List of Advertisers. PEONIES Peonies, fine assortment, $10.00 per 100. F. A. Bailer, Bloomington, 111. Peonies. 1200 sorts. Greatest list any- where. C. Betscher, Canal Dover, Ohio, Wholesale grower of peonies. List of 100 varieties. J. F. Rosenfleld, West Point, Neb. PETUNIAS The Yates Floral Co., Canajoharle, N. Y. Scranton Florists' Supply Co., Scranton, Penn. Double Petunia the Queen. For page see List of Advertisers. C. Elscle. 11th and Roy Sts., Philadelphia, Pa. Howard's Star and Rosy Mom. For page see I/ist of Advertisers. Wm. S. Hirzog. Morris Plains. N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. POT HANGERS Pot hangers, Kramer's $1 doz. by exp., $1.25 by mail. I. N. Kramer & Son, Cedar Rapids, la. PLANT BED CLOTH Mineralized Rubber Co., 18 Cliff St., N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. PRIVET Califcrnla privet, all sizes. J. T. Lov- ett. Little Silver, N. J. PRUNING SHEARS Rhodes Mfg. Co.. Grand Rapids. Mich. For page see List of Advertisers. RHODODENDRONS John Waterer & Sons, Ltd., American Nursery, Bagsbot, Eng. For page see List of Advertisers. ROSES M. H. Walsh, Woods Hole, Mass. Hardy Roses, H. T. Roses and Ramblers. For page see List of Advertisers. Paul Niehoff, Lehlghton, Pa. Rose Aurora. For page see List of Advertisers. ROSES — Continued. Robert Scott & Son, Sharon Hill, Del. Co.. Pa. Grafted Roses. The Conard & Jones Co., West Grove, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. Bay State Nurseries, No. Ablngton, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. A. N. Plerson, Cromwell. Conn. Grafted Roses, Own-Root Beauties. For page see List of Advertisers. Chicago Carnation Co., Jollet, III. Montrose Greenhouses, Montrose, Mass. Grafted Bride and Bridesmaid Roses. For page see List of Advertisers. Eastern Nurseries, Jamaica Plain, Mass. Rose Frau Karl Druschkl. For page see List of Advertisers. Diugee & Conard Co., West Grove, Pa. Hardy Roses: Killarney on Own Roots. Low-budded r^s. No, 1, $95.00; No. 1 1-2, $65.00 1000. H. T. Jones, Elizabeth, N. J. American Beauties, 2 1-2 In., $8.00 per 100; $75.00 per 1000. Chas. H. Totty, Madl- son, N. J. Roses, two-year-old, field grown, Kalserin Augusta Victoria, $12.00 per 100. Clean, well-rooted stock. Joslah Young, 375 River St., Troy, N. Y. Own root roses, 2 years. C. Ramblers. $7.00; Dorothy Perkins, P. W. and Y. Ram- blers, $5.00; H. P. roses and Baby Ram biers, $8.00 per 100. Gilbert Costleh, Roch- ester, N. Y'. Baby Rambler roses, fine dormant stock, one year. $12 per 100, 2 1-4-ln. pot plants, extra well rooted, $4 per 100, $30 per M. Orders booked for delivery now or any time up to late spring. Samples free. Brown Brothers Company, Rochester, N. Y. RUBBERS Rubbers, strong plants, 4-In., 20c.; 5-ln., extra strong, 25c. Cash. Fuhlbruegge Bros., Winona, Minn. SALVIAS Perennial Gardens Co., Toledo, O. For page see List of Advertisers. Salvia Zurich. C. Eisele. 11th and Roy Sis., I'hiladelphia, Pa. Salvia Bonfire. For pcge see I.ist of Advertisers. SEEDS T. J. Grey & Co., 32 So. Market St., Boston. Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. Joseph Breck & Sons 51 and 52 N. Market St., Boston, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. W. AtleT^urpee &~Co., Philadelphia "New Creations" in Bush Llmas. For page see List of Advertisers. J. M. Thorburu & Co., 33 Barclay St., N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Henry A. Dreer, Philadelphia. For page see List of Advertisers. A. T. Boddlngton, 342 W. 14th St., N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. H. F. Michell Co., 1017 Market St.. Phlla. For page see List of Advertisers. James Vick's Sons, Rochester, N. Y. Aster Seed. For page see List of Advertisers. W. W. Rawson & Co., 5 Union St., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. Hjalmar Hartmann & Co.. 12 Stormgade, Copenhagen, Denmark. Cauliflower and Cabbage Seed. For page see List of Advertisers. Rickards Bros., 37 E. 19th St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Johnson Seed Co., 217 Market St., Phlla. High Grade Aster Seed. For page see List of Advertisers. R. & J. Farquhar & Co., 6-7 So. Market St., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. SEEDS — Continued. Wm. Elliott & Sons, 201 Fulton St., N. T. For page see List of Advertisers. C. C. Morse & Co., 171-73 Clay St., San Francisco, Calif. For page see List of Advertisers. H. E>. George, 929 Morton Ave., PasadeBOr California. Delphinium Cardinale Seed. For page see List of Advertisers. ASTER SEEDS, home grown. Bargain- list read.v. H. W. Koerner, Sta. B, Mil- waukee, Wis. I -sell only reliable flower seeds. Ask for wholesale catalogue. O. V. Zanxen, Hoboken, N. J. Conrad Appel, Darmstadt, Germany, Es- tab. 1789. High Grade Grass, Clover, and Tree Seeds. SHEEP MANURE R. & J. Farquhar & Co.. 6 and 7 So. Mar- ket St., Boston. Pulverized Sheep Manure. For page see List of Advertisers. SHEET MOSS E. A. Beaven, Evergreen, Ala. For page see List of Advertisers. SHRUBS. Japanese Wistarias, Be; Berberis Thun- bergii, 12 to 18 In., 3 l-2e.; Hibiscus, C, Eye and Pink, 3c.; Norway Spruce, 1 1-2 to 2 1-2 ft., 8c. Ellsworth Brown & Co., Seabrook, N. H. SMILAX SmIIaz seedlings, fall-sown, $3.00 per 1000. F. A. Bailer, Bloomington, 111. Smllax, 3 In., $1.50 per 100. P. A. Baker, Media, Pa. SPHAGNUM MOSS Live Sphagnum moss, orchid peat and orchid baskets always on hand. Lager ft Hurrell, Summit, N. J. Fresh, clean, 5 bbl. bale, $1.25; 2 bales,. .$2.25; 5 bales, $5.00; 10 bales, $9.50. Cash. H. R. Akers. Chatsworth, N. J. SPIREA Splrea, extra fine clumps In leading va- riety. F. W. O. Schmltz, Prince Bay, N. T, Splrea, Van Houttli, 2 to 3 ft., 6c.; 1* to 24 in., 4c. Ellsworth Brown & Co., Seabrook, N. H. STEAM TRAP B. Hlppard, Youngstown. O. For page see List of Advertisers. STOCKS Stocks. Snowflake or Dwarf Bouqnet, Benary's strain, 90 per cent, double, white, hlue. red. each separate, for Easter bloom, 2-inch, $2.00 per 100; $15.00 per 1000; seeds- cheap. Cash. Shellroad Greenhouses, Grange, Baltimore, Md. THERMOSTATS Fire and Frost Alarm. Heat regulators,. Brown Alarm Co., Denver, Colo. TOMATO SEEDS Wm. Sim. Cilftondale, Mass. Comet Tomato. For page see List of Advertisers. VEGETABLE PLANTS 500 to 1000 2 1-2 in. Pot Plants, Tomato. "The Comet." Strong and ready for shift. .$3.50 per 100. Cohanzle Carnation Green- houses, New London, Conn. Small seed-bed to large transplanted vegetable plants ready for field. Best sort* cabbage, cauliflower, lettuce, etc. Mod- erate prices. Let ns send you price lists. Frank Shearer & Son, BLnghamton, N. Y. In writing to Advertisers kindly mention Horticulture 444 HORTICULTURE March 30, 1907 VENTILATING APPARATUS Lord & Burnham Co., 1133 Broadway, N. X. For page see List of Advertlsera. Plerson U-Bar Co., 1 Madison Sq., N. Y. For page see List ot Advertisers. Hltchlngs & Co., 1170 Broadway, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Weathered^ Co., 46-48 Marlon St., N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Foley Mfg. Co.. 471 W. 22nd St.. Chicago. For page see List of Advertlsera. The Advance Co., Richmond, Ind. For page see List ot Advertisers. J. C. Moninger Co., 421 Hawthorne Ave., Chicago. The Chicago Lifter. VINCAS 10,000 vlncas 2 1-2 in., fine, $2.50 per 100; 120.00 per 1000. R. Cuttings same, $1.00 per 100; $7.00 per 1000. Cash, please. BenJ. Conneli, West Grove, Pa. VIOLETS H. R. Carlton, Wllloughby, O. Violet, Gov. Herrick. For page see List of Advertisers. Princess of Wales Violets. Rooted cut- tings, 75c. 100; 2-In. pot plants, $2.50 Wm. Doei, Pascoag, R. I. •VmLO SMILAX E. A. Beaven, Evergreen, Ala. Southern Smllax. For page see List of Advertisers. Caldwell the Woodsman Decorating Co., Evergreen, Ala. For page see List of Advertisers. WIREWORK Beed & Keller, 122 W. 25th St., N. T. For page see List of Advertlsera. Wlreworls. Write for our catalopie. Holton & Hunkel Co., Milwaukee, Wis. Wliliam E. Hellscher's Wire Works, 8840 Broadway, Detroit, Mich. The "Just Right" kind. Send ,'or nice list. Frank W. Ball, 31 East Third Street, Cincliinatl, O. WIRE SUPPORTS The Helm Carnation Support. Write for price. Helm Carnation Support Co., Con- nersvllle, Ind. WHOLESALE FLORISTS Boston N. F. McCarthy & Co., 84 Hawley St., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. B. M. Robinson & Co., 15 Province St., and 9 Chapman PI., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. George A. Sutherland Co.. 34 Hawley St., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. Welch Bros., 226 Devonshire St., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. Bnffalo Wm. F. Kasting, 383-87 Elilcott St., Buf- falo, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Chicago Chas. W. McKeiiar, 51 Wabash Av., Chicago. For page see List of Advertisers. Peter Belnberg. 51 Wabash Av., Chlcaso, For page see List of Advertisers. A. L. Randall Co., 19-21 Randolph St., Chicago. For page see List of Advertisers. E. F. Wlnterson Co.. 45-49 Wabash Are., Chicago. For page see List of Advertisers. Poehlmann Bros. Co., 35 Randolph St., Chicago. For page see List of Advertisers. Detroit Michigan Cut FloVer Exchange, 38 & 40 Broadway. For page see List of Advertisers. WHOLESALE FLORISTS— Continued Neir fork J. K. Alien, 106 W. 28th St., New York. For page see List of Advertlssrs. Wm. Stuart Alien Co., 53 W. 28th St., New Kork. For page see List of Advertisers. C. W. Eberman, 53 W. 30th St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. J. S. Fenrlch, 110 W. ZSthTstrNew York. For page see List of Advertisers. Ford Bros., 48 W. 28th St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. H. E. Froment, 57 W. 28th St.,^New^York. For page see List of Advertisers. Alex. J. Guttman. 43 W. 28th St. New York. For page see List of Advertisers. E. C. Horan, 55 W. 28th St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. A. H. Langjahr. 55 W. 28th St.. New York. For page see List of Advertisers. James McManus, 42 W. 28th St.. New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Chas. Mlllang, 50 W. 29th St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. John I. Raynor, 49 W. 28th St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. W. F. Sherlden, 39 W. 28th St.. New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Traendiy & Schenck, 44 W. 28th St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. A. L. Young & Co., 54 W. 28th St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. John Young, 51 W. 28th St.. New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Philadelphia W. B. McKlssIck, 1221 Filbert St., Phila- delphia, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. Leo NIessen Co., 1209 Arch St., Philadel- phia, Pa. For page see List cf Advertisers. The S. S. Pcnnock-Meehan Co., 1608-18 Lndiow St., Philadelphia, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. Edward Held. 1526 Ranstead St., Phllv delphla. Pa. For page see List of Advertlsera. Berger Bros., 1305 Filbert St., Philadel- phia, Pa. Pittsbnrg J. B. Murdoch & Co., 545 Liberty St., Pittsburg, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. New Offers in This Issue. GIANT PANSY PLANTS. Wm. Dobbertin, 595 Joseph Ave., Roches- ter, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. GLOXINIAS. Jos. Taiiby & Son, Weiiesley, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. GRAFTED BRIDES AND 'MAIDS. R. T. McGorum, Natick, Mass. For page see List of .^dvertl-sers. 12 GLADIOLUS BULBS FREE. B. Hammond Tracy, Wenham, Mass. Foi' page see List of Advertisers. MOONVINES. Godfrey Asehmann, 1012 Ontario St., Phiia. For page see List of Advertisers. PEONIES. Johnson Seed Co., Philadelphia. For page see List of Advertisera. ROSES. Rosedale Nurseries, Tarrytown, N. Y. For p.ige see List of Advertisers. SUMMER BULBS. H. F. Michell Co., Philadelphia. For page see List of Aavertlsers. Are You Ready ? Next Week^s Issue will deal with Garden Material. We have room for anything in advertise- ments from a ^^cent-a- word^' line in the Buyer^s Directory up to a page or double- page announcement. And it will catch the attention ot every dealer and professional planter in the land whose trade is worth anything. Send Copy Now For List of Advertisers See Page 445 March 30, 1907 HORTICULTURE 445- List of Advertisers Page Alexander J. K 433 Allen J. K 438 Allen Wm. Stuart C0.438 American Nursery.. .420 Aschmann Godfrey-- • 418-429 Atlanta Floral Co. . • -435 Barrows H.H. & Sod. 432 Baur Floral Co 419 BayersdorferH.&Co.436 Bay State Nurseries ..430 Beaven, E. A 437 Boddington A.T 431 Boston Florist Letter Co 435 Boston Plate and Win- dow Glass Co 446 Breck Joseph & Sons 431 Breitmeyer's J. Sons. 435 Bridgeman's Seed Warehouse 431 Burpee W. A. & Co.. 431 Buxton & Allard 446 Caldwell the Woodsman Decorating Co 430 Carlton H.R 419 Carrillo & Baldwin . . . 433 Chicago Carnation Co, 4iy Clipper Lawn Mower Co 447 Conard & Jones 420 Conine F. E. Nursery Co 420 Cooke G.H 435 Cottage Gardens 420 Cowee A 419 Dawson M. M 429 Dobbertin Wm 419 Donahoe W. H. . . . ..435 Domer F. Sons & Co.4t9 Dreer H. A 433-446 Dysart R. J. 436 East Bridgewater Dahlia Garden ....433 Eastern Nurseries . . , 429 Eberman Chas. W.- 439 Edwards Folding Box Co 436 Epgeling Floral Co... 419 Eisele C 432 Elizabeth Nursery C0.420 Elliott Wm. & Sons.. 410 |«lcr J G 447 Ernest W. H 446 Ky«s 435 Farquhar R. & J. & Co 431 , Felthousea J. E 433 Fenrich J. S 430 Foley Mfg. Co 447 Ford Bros 438 Froment H. E 438 Galvin Thos. F 435 George H, E 430 Gr^T. J. &Co 431 Gude Bros. Co 435 Guttman Alex. J. 419.438 Outtman & Weber... 428 Hail Asso 44y Haines J. E 415 Hammond Paint& Slug Shot Works 446 Harlowarden Green- houses 41^ Hartmann Hjalmar & Co 431 Hauswirth P, T 41c Held A ,. ^3, Henderson Peter & Co 418 Herbert David & Son. 433 Herr A. M 432 Herzog W. S 433 Hews A. H. & Co.... 446 Higcins Edw 445 Hilfinger Bros 446 Hippard E 447 Hitchings&Co 448 Horan E. C 438 Jacobs S. & Sons . . . .447 Johnson Seed Co 431 Kasting W. F 43^ Kervan Co., The ....439 King Cons. Co 447 Kroeschell Bros. .445-447 Lager & Hurrell 432 Langjahr, Alfred H.. .439 Leuthy A. & Co 418 Lord & Burnham Co. 448 Page Manda Jas. A 432 McCarthy N. F 439 McConneli Alex 435 McGorum R. T 420 McKellar Charles W.436 McKissick.W. E 436 McManus Jas. 438 Michell H. F.Co, ...430 Michigan Cut Flower Exchange 439 Millang Charles 438 Millang J. A 439 Miller Theo 435 Mineralized Rubber Co 446 Moninger J. C 447 Montrose Greenhou- ses 430 Moon Wm. H. Co.. "429 Morse C. C. & Co. ••431 Murdoch J. B.&Co.!439 Murray Samuel 435 New England Nur- series 420 New York Cut Flower Co 439 Nicotine Mfg. Co. ...446 Niehoff Paul 430 Niessen Leo. Co 436 Park Floral Co 435 Pennock-Meehan Co. 432-436 Perennial Garden C0.429 Perkins St. Nurseries. 418 Pierce F. O. 447 Pierson A.N 420 PjersonF.R. Co 418 Pierson U Bar Co. .. .448 Poehlmann Bros. Co. .436 Randall A. L. Co. --.436 RawsonW.W.&Co. 431 Ray nor John 1 438 Reed& Keller 439 Reid Edw 436 Reinberg Peter 436 Rhodes Mfg. Co 446 Rickards Bros 431 Robinson H.M.& Co. 434-439 Rock Wm, L. 435 Roehrs Julius Co 433 Roiker August & Sons446 Rosedale Nurseries* .419 Rose Hill Nurseries .432 Sander & Son 43a Scheepers John & C0.418 Schulz Jacob 435 Scranton F 1 o r i s t s' Supply Co 418 Sheridan W. F, 438 Siebrecht & Sons . . . .432 Siggers & Siggers 447 Situations & Wants.. 445 Sim Wm 431 Skidelsky S. S 419 Smyth Wm. J 435 Stem J. & Co 436 Stearns A. T, Lumber Co ..447 Sutherland Geo. A. Co ..439 Syracuse Pottery Co.. 446 Tailby Jos. & Son . . . 433 The Advance Co 447 ThorburnJ.M. & Co. 431 Totty Chas. H. . .419-432 Tracy B. Hammond. .419 Traendly & Schenck.438 Traudt Jos 418 Van Steenkiste L.. . . .418 Vick's Jas. Sons 430 Vincent R. Jr. & Sons.433 Walsh M. H... 420 Ward W. C 433 Waterer John& Sons. 420 Weathered Co 447 Weber F. C 435 Weber H. & Sons- .. .419 Weeber & Don 431 Welch Bros. ^36 Winterson E. F. Co. .436 Vates Floral Co. . - . • • 418 Yokohama Nurseries Co 431 Young A. L.& Co.... 438 Young John 438 Young, Thos. Jr. 435 Young & Nugent . . . .435 THE F. R. PIERSON COMPANY CUP. Offerotl for Hybrid WIcUuraiana Roses, and won by ;M. H. Walsh. Is Your Name In The Above List? If Not. Whv Not ? MASSACHUSETTS AGRICULTURAL COLLEGE. Summer School of Agriculture. The teachers' summer school in ag- riculture announced recently by the Massachusetts Agricultural College is now fairly launched on its career. The organization has been completed, the course of study planned, and nearly all the instructors engaged. Professor F. A. Waugh, of the College Faculty, has been made dean, Professor E. A. White director, and Mr E. H. Scott registrar. Courses or parts of courses will be given by such well-known teachers as the following: Mr. E. H. Forhush in bird life. Dr. H. T. Fernald in insect life. Dr. J. B. Paige in do- mestic animals. Professor E. A. White in plant life and nature study, Mr. B. H. Scott in plant culture, Mr. Philip Emerson in methods of teaching na- ture study in school gardening, Mr H. D. Hemenway in school gardening and practical gardening. Each fore- noon will be devoted to regular class- room and laboratory exercises, while each afternoon will be given to some form of practical field exercises. There will also be frequent evening lectures on popular topics, and excursions to Ijoints of interest in the neighborhood of Amherst. The special aim of the summer school is to help grade teach- ers who wish to spend a pleasant and profitable vacation, which will fit them for better work next year. It is ex- pected, howevtr, I hat the courses will be valuable for high school teachers, superintendents and all others inter- ested in modern methods of education. The management of the Massachusetts Agricultural College will undertake to provide rooms for a considerable num- ber of teachers, and board will be furnished at a low rate. FLORISTS'WAGONS FOR SALE Three florists' open wagons, three florists' top wagons and three sets of harnesses. Can be seen at 1 West 28 St., New York. EDWARD HICCINS. WANTS, FOR SALE, ETC. Adverlisements in this column one cent a word. Initials count as words. Cash wilh order. HELP WANTED Wanted at Once B Y National Gash Register Go. Of Dayton, Ohio A FIRST-CLASS MAN TO GROUP AND PLANT SHRUBBERY Man who understands the business thorough- ly; who has had experience in parks, estates and around buildings. Will pay expenses to Dayton and when work is finished, will pay return expense. WANTED — A good, rellatile nurseryman who understands the propagation of shrubs, perennials, etc., and who has had experi- ence in landscape work. Give full particu- lars and state salary expected. C. R. Fish & Company, Worceste--, Mass. WANTED— Man for general greenhouse work on place of 12,000 feet. Must be good, grower of carnations, 'raum.s, violets and Kpueral stock. Married man preferred. W. \V., care HORTICULTURE. Boston. WANTED — Three experienced men for general greenhouse work. Wages, $12.01) per week. Peter Henderson & Co., 390' Arlington Ave., Jersey City, N. J. SITUATIONS WANTED SITUATION WANTED as superintendent and gardener on private estate. Full knowl- edge and experience In laying out and planting, plant houses, vegetables and' fruit outside and under glass. Testimonials. Married; no children. Address S., care HORTICULTURE^ POSITIONS WANTED for head garden- ers and assistants; for further Information apply to W. W. Rawson & Co., 5 Union St., Boston, Mass. BUSINESS CHANCES WANTED — A partner for a good whole- sale and retail florist business near Bo«- ton. Must furnish some capital and br of good character. Address L. G., care HORTICULTURE, 11 Hamilton Place, Boston. WANTED— A partner of good character, with small capital, to Invest In new Insect exterminator at half Interest. Address Partner, care HORTICULTURE, 11 Hamil- ton Place, Boston. MISCELLANEOUS WANTED TO EXCHANGE. 4 l-2iuch Scotti and Picrsonii Ferns, for Young Rose and Carnation Stock. What have you? Cottage Greenhouses, Bushnell, Ilk ^ New England Lily of the Valley forcers win hear of something advantageous by addressing Jans Schmidt, care of HORTI- CULTURE. 11 Hamilton Place. Boston. FOR SALE FOR SALE -Greenhouse Pipe 4-ln. boiler tubes, second hand. In flme condition, absolutely free from scale and with ends cut square. Sample and price* on application. Kroeschell Bros. Co., 36 Erie St.. Chicago. FOR SALE. Greenhouse fifty by fifteen; a bargain If taken before June. 618 South St., Qulncy, Mass. 446 HORTICULTURE March 30. 1907 GREENHOUSES BUILDING OR CONTEMPLATED. New. Salem, 0. — Wm. Mundy, one house. Providence, R. I. — C. H. Hunt, one 'house. Richmond, Va. — Ratcliffe, Tanner & McKenna, range of houses. Additions. Whitman, Mass. — W. B. Bowen. Aurora, Ill.^Ch»s. Stolp, one house. Adams, Mass. — T. D. Brown, exten- sions. St. Louis, Mo. — W. J. Pilcher, two houses. Lachine, Que. — C. Smith, two houses. Chattalonee, Md. — Allen McLane, one house. Charlotte, N. C— W. W. Scholtz, three houses. PRIZES FOR VINEYARD APPARA- TUS. Consul-General Richard Guenther, of Frankfort, reports that in order to ipromote the use of mechanical ap- paratus for working the vineyards the Italian ministry of agriculture invites international competition for sub- mitting machines with motor power of any system for the cultivation of vine- yards, the following being the parti- culars: The prizes offered by the ministry are: No. ], a diploma of honor and 10,000 lire (lire 19.3 cents) in cash, also the purchase of two of the ap- paratus which have had prizes awarded at said competitive exposi- tion. Prize No. 2 consists of a gold medal and 3,000 lire in money. Ap- plications from parties desiring to participate must reach the Ministero di Agricoltura, Rome, Italy, by Sep- tember 15. LIST OF PATENTS. 846,7.32. 847,025. 847,036. 847,031. 847,068. 847,071. 847,101. 847,125. 847,142. 847,196. 847,213. 847,258. Issued March 12, 1907. Fruit Clipper. Thomas H. Deshane, Seattle, Wash. Plow. Andrew Pederson, Efflngton, S. D. Harrow. James F. Williams, Stuigis, Miss. Harrow. William B. Esslck, Manley, Neb. Harrow. Alfred D. Harris, Caldwell, Kans. Potato Digger and Assorter. James P. Herbert, Henry S. Price and Edward J. Price, New Brunswick, N. J. Cultivator. Arnold Nolf, Copemish, Mich. Weed-Cutter. Robert W. Steele, Twin Falls, Idaho. Adjustable Cultivator. Wil- liam Wolf, Entlat, Wash. Plow. Elbert R. Lovell, Brookhaven, Miss. Lawn -Mower. John A. Swen- son. New York, N. Y. Cultivator. Louis Parentl, Isleton, Cal. Why not try ANCHOR GREENHOUSE HOSE on your nert order. Plant Bed Cloth Fr':-''';?''^; lows tree circulation ol air. Mineralized Rubber Com ia Clltf Stpmmt, Mow York ITRADE MARK. <:MJiikimi;i:i THE ORICINALANP GENUINE NICOTINMUijIGANT STRONGESTjSSiJos/yNIFORM PPICE 60C P£R BOX OF l£' LONG SHEETS^ 'm 1,^" SOPtR ASEOF 2 BOXES \ NIKOTEEN ffiigiilrii;;^^'*"^''"' FORSPRAVJING^OR^YAPORIZINC PER CASE OF lO POICE PER Pi INT i CASE < BOTTLE PINT BOTTLES Nicotine MFC Co. St.Louis Mo. 1^ oNV. '^ n BOSTON PLATE & WINDOW GLASS CO. GREENHOUSE 6LAS$ German and American 861 to 2871 St., BOSTON 20-22 Canal St. USE THE BEST. Economy Greenhouse Brackets are used by leading growers every- where. Send for price list and de- scriptive circuliar. BUXTON & ALLARD, Dept. A, Nashua. N.H. |P£ A LATE season! Vou can help things alone, help plants grow faster by u?;mg SYRACUSE RED POTS Ask those who know — those who have tried —and order to day, SYRACUSE POTTERY CO Syracuse - - N. Y. STANDARD FLOWER POTS Packed in small crates, easy to handle. Price per crate 1500 3 in.potsin crate $4.88 Pnce per crate 120 7 in. pots in crate$4.2a 608 " " 3.00 HAND MADE 48 9 in. pots in crate $3.60 48 10 •* " 4.S* 24 II " " 3-6o 24 la " " 4.80 17 14 " " 4.80 rf 6 16 " " 4.50 Seed pans, same price as pots. Send for price list of Cyhnders for Cut flowers, Hanging Baskets, Lawn Vases, etc. Ten percent, off for cash with order. Address Bllflngrer Bros.,Pottcry,Fort Edward,N.Y. ftugust Rolker & Sons, Agts., 31 Barclay St., N. ». City. 1500 j5< " 5-25 1500 aM " " 6.00 10003 *' " 5.00 800354 " " 5.80 5004 " " 4.50 3205 4.51 X446 " 0 J - •* .3-6 Standard Flower . . P0T5 If your greenhouses are within 500 miles of the Capitol, write us. we can save you money W. H. ERNEST, 28th and M Streets, WASHINGTON. 0. C. EHODES DOUBLE OUT PEUNIBG SHEAK RHODES HFC. CO. Dept 4 Cuts from both aides of limb and does not bruise the bark. We pay Ex- press charges on alt orders. Write Xot circular and prices. GRAND RAPIDS. MICH. Holds Glass Firmly 8a« the Point 49" P£ERUSS QiAElnff Points u-« thalMit. No right! or lafti. Box of 1,000 poioU T6 oU. poilpKld. HENRY A. DREES. I 714 chMtBBt St., m)«., r&. ' March 30, 1907 HORTICULTURE 447 : ILLUSTRfil^O Ct^TALOqUE. - iC»»e^AvtVt"^jl>g5>te« IMPROVED Greenhouse Boiler, 35 Erie St., CHICAGO. Boilers made of Steel Boiler Plate; shell, flrebox sheets and heads of steel; water space all aronnd froot, sides and back. Write for laformatlon. CYPRESS SASH BARS 32 fe«t Ar longrei HOT BED SASH PECKY CYPRESS BENCH LUMBER GREENHOUSES ekegtedand equipped complete if desired Write for Circular "D" and Prices The A. T. STEARNS LIMBER CO. NEPONSET, BOSTON, MASS. GREENHOUSE CONSTRUCTION LUMBER John C. rioninger Co. 117 E. Blackhawk St.. CHICAQO In ordering goods please add "I saw it in HORTICULTURE." NOT? IS THE TIME TO INSURE TOUR GLASS AGAINST DAMAGE BT HAIL. For particulars address John e, Emimr, Smdtllm Rhrmr, H. J. The Standard Steam Trap Certificate of merit awarded at Washington, D. C, Florists' Convention. For simplicity, durability and per- fect satisfaction it has them all guessing. It is in a class by itself. To see it work a large plant as well as a small will convince the most sceptical that it is the Florists' Friend. Tbe Standard Ventilating Machine still leads as the most durable, easiest working and the all-around satisfactory machine. The Duplex Gutter is gaining all the time, over 14,000 feet sold thus far this sea.son. Catalogues free. TheMower that will kill all the Weeds in your Lawn. If you keep the weeds cut so they do not go to seed and cut your grass with- out breaking the small feeders of rojts, the grass will become thick and the weeds will disappear. E. HIPPARD, Youngstown, Ohio The Clipper will do It. Ask your dealer for them. If they have not got them, below is the price; No. I — i2-inch Mower $5; No. 2 — 15-inch Mower $6: No. T, — 18-inch Mower $7: No. 4 — 21-inch Mower $8. Send draft money-order or registered letter. Iq writing advertisers, mention Horticulture Send other business direct to Washington. Saves time and insures better service. Personal attention guaranteed. Twenty-five years' active service. SPECIALTY: "Working on the Failuret of Others." SIGGERS & SIGGERS PATENT LAWYERS Box 9, National Union Building Washington, D. C. Improved Methods of Manufacturing Make lower prices possible. Improved forms of cast- ings make lighter cast- ings possible with no loss of strength or service. All these count in making prices to you. Get our prices now. Free circular. The Advance Co. RICHMOND, IND. S. JACOBS & SONS Manufacturers of GULF CYPRESS GREENHOUSE MATERIAL Jobbers of Glass, Boilers, Pipes. Etc. Catalogue and Prices Upon Request. 1365-1379 Flushing Ave. BROOKLYN, - NEW YORK iuSEjTNOW. f.o.pTe¥eco. 170 Fulton St., NEW YORK WEATHERED COMPANY BOX 789, NEW YORK GREENHOUSE BUILDING AND HEATING Send for Catalogue 448 HORTICULTURE. March 30, 1907 We Want to Tell You Again that all this talk about Cypress, its goodness, its lasting qualities and-so-lorth, is all right, but it doesn't go far enough. Suppose it does last — that's but half the problem; the whole importance lies in where and how it is used. A wooden eave plate of Cypress — is fatal if you want an ice-freeing proposition, one that is not a heavy bar of shade at the very point you want all light possible— one that protects you against end rot in the bars. The H. & Co. steel eave plate and bar bracket are but two of the ways we keep Cypress out and put Iron in — there are a dozen more. Before you buy a stick for an all Cypress house, find out about our iron frame house. Write now while it's on your mind. HITCHINGS AND CO. GREENHOUSE DESIGNERS AND BUILDERS. Maoufncturers of Heafinii and Venlilalin^ Apparatus. 1170 Broadway, NEW YORK. AND< -WK SELL OUR GALVANIZED ICE CLEARING EAVE PLATE bythefootwith the sash bar clasps attached — ready for animmediatesetup. Ifyou get down to hard figuring, you'll also want our cast iron foot pieces and pipe post fittings — they will save you actual money now, in time and labor — and then think of the ever- We cut off this 6 inch seciionof Eave Plate to give you an idea just how it IS. lasting rotting out that you are forever free from. Send for information and prices. FOR SALE: Every part or any jiart for good greenhoii*e>. I^ORD ra BURNHAM CO. Oreenhouse Designers and Manufacturers 1133 BROADWAY, cor. 26th Street, N. Y. BOSTON Branch: 819 Tremont Buil£rig PHILADELPHIA Branch: 1235 Filbert St. U-BAR that's commercial house — but goes far and away ahead of all others for private estates, parks, etc. Send for catalogue. Pierson U=Bar Company, Designers and Builders U=Bar Qreenliouses, Metropolitan Building, Fourth Avenue and Twenty-third Street, New York. HAT would you think if someone came along and by a simple, attractive construction gave your plants one-third more light, and reduced your painting and and repair costs to just about nothing ? U-Bar greenhouses are the best greenhouses built because just what the U-Bar construction does — it's not a LIBRAI NEW YC Kalmia latifolia Legally Adopted as State Flower of Connecliout. /lORrSTfFlANTJMAN, 10MCAPE Garden £. aocf im. ?>a Gq/roA/, Mass. (Ji/bscr/pf'/on, H00\ 450 HORTICULTURi: April 6, 1907 r CARNATION WINSOR We have not advertised Winsor until now because we have not had to. It is so good and its merits have hfien so generally recognized that it has practically sold itself. Our advance orders were very large, and we did not feel the necessity of advertising it until we were in a position to fill and take care of our early orders. We are now nearly caught up with our advance crders and have a fine lot of stock on the cutting bench, so that we can promise prompt delivery on orders received from now on. If you have not already purchased a stock of this, you should lose no time doing so. We have sold more Winsor than has ever been sold of any novelty that has ever been put on the market. Its merits and value are now so well established that one is not buying a chance. We are cutting and shipping right along between one and two thousand flowers a day to the New York market, where our flowers are sold. There is nothing on the market that approaches Winsor to-day in carnations. It is the best seller on the market, on account of its lovely color, fine stem, perfect calyx, and fine keeping and shipping qualities— in fact, in this regard it covers every necessary requisite as a market variety. From a growing standpoint, it leaves little to be desired. It is usually healthy, very vigorous and pro- ductive, and, we think, the most profitable carnation ever introduced. This may seem high praise for a carna- tion, but it is no exaggeration. Winsor gives a large percentage of high-quality flowers. It practically does not split at all. Notwithstanding the fact that we have had the darkest, dullest winter we have ever had, when the Enchantress and Lawson types are splitting badly all over the country with every one, we have not had one-half of one per cent, of split calyxes on Winsor — in fact, we seldom see a split calyx. Hundreds of visitors who have been at our Scarborough place will substantiate this statement, extravagant as it may appear. Any one who fails to plant Winsor this year will regret it. Rose Pink Enchantress is good, and a good many other varieties are good, but IF YOU WANT THE WINNER, PLANT WINSOR. STRONG ROOTED CUTTINGS, $12.00 per 100, $100.00 per 1,000. F. R. PIERSON CO., Tarrytown-on-Hudson, N. Y. \ I \ English Pot Crown GRAPE VINES Our stock is stronger and haDdsomer than ever this year. We have a quantity of each of the following kinds; extra strong plants $5.00 each: second size $2.50 each. Special prices on quantities. Black Alicante Gros dore Blacjc Hamburg: White Nice Bidwell's Seedling: Muscat Hamburg: Muscat d'Alexandre Buckland Sweetwater Muscat Cannon Hall Gros Colman Muscat Bowood Golden Champion Muscat Gamlnada TRAINED FRUIT TREES Apples, Pears, Peaches, Plums, Cherries, Nectarines, etc. for immediate delivery. Ask lor prices. Vim/tors invited. BOBBiNK & ATKINS Aak tor Catalogues. Nurserymen I and Florists "s Rutherford, N.J. Wholesale Trade List. Plante from 2'/i in. pots, 50c. per doz. $3.00 per 100 Asparagus plnmosus, Heliotrope, Fuchsias, Salvia Bonfire^ Coleus Verschaffeltii and Golden Bedder and fancy varieties. Variegated Periwinkle, Ageratum Blue Perfection, Koon Vln« (white, the true variety) Ipomea Heavenly Blue, AcalyplMv Clematis paniculata, Parlor Ivy, Lobelias. Seedlings from flats at $1.00 per 100 Asparagus Sprengerii, Smllax, Ageratum Blue Perfection Petunia Howard's Star and Rosy Mom, Marguerite Cam« tlons, Stokesia, Verbenas, Alyssum new dwarf. Plants from 3 in. pots at $4.00 per 100 GeranlumB best varieties, rose, apple and nutmeg Bcented, Fuchsias, Heliotrope. C. EISEL£. nth & Roy Streets, PHILADELPHIA, PA. BELGIAN PLANTS, FINEST STOCK, LOWEST PRICES Order Quick Quick Delivery Araucaria excelsa, tine plants. $20.00 per 100 up. Rhododendron Hybrids, 24 named varieties. $18. GO per 100 up. Aucuba Japonica. $io.co per 100 up. Aspidistras green. $4.00 per 100 leaves. *' variegated. $7-00 per too leaves. Rubber Plants (Ficus elastica). $9.00 per 100. Kentias, Arecas, Latanias, Phoenix, etc , et From $7.00 per 100 up. Bay Trees From $3 o^ per pair up. Begonias, tuberous singles. $14.00 per 1000. " " doubles. $23.00 per 1000. Gloxinias, named varieties. $72.00 per 1000. F. O. B, Ghent, if unsold on receipt of order. Write for Catalogue. L. Van Steenkiste HORTICULTURE INTERNATIONALE 1 Dqj St., JCfSey City, N. J. ASPARAGUS SEEDS ( TRUE PLUMOSUS NANUS ) Qreenhouse grown. $4.50 per 1000 seeds. Special quotation on lots of 10,000 or more. S.S.PENNOCK-MEEHANCO. THE ?lS?,'#A^i1 PHILA. 1608-1618 Ludlow St. In writing to Advertisers kindly mention Horticulture April 6, 1907 horticulture: 451 IMPERIAL and PINK IMPERIAL CARNATIONS You Cannot Afford to be Without these Two Excellent Varieties Price $12.00 per 100 ; $100.00 per 1000, 250 at 1000 rates, a discount allowed when cash accompanies the order A, J. GUTTMAN, The Wholesale Florist of New York 43 WEST 28TH STREET JOHN £-. HAINES, BETHLEHEM, PA. aiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiimiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii>: Beautiful cerise, ready for immediate delivery. $12.00 per = 100, Si 00.00 per 1000. The variety nearly every florist will = grow. Get your order in now and be in line. S ARISTOCRAT WHITE PERFECTION The best pure white carnation on the market. First class cuttings ready for immediate delivery. $6.00 per 100, $50.00 per 1000. SEND FOR OUR LIST OF OTHER VARIETIES I CHICAGO CARNATION CO., a ^ '>y>^^» ""g JOLIET, ILL. | iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiR JM A. I? E> rv Iv E> New Pink Carnation for I907 Color— A peculiar shade of lovely pink, with a faint yellowish cast ; several shades lighter than the Lawson. Unlike most Pinks, the brighest sun does not injure the color. Size — 3 to ^ inches in diameter when estab- lished. Odor — Pleasing, but not strong. Stems — lavariably strong, but always graceful, ranging from 13 to 30 inches during the season. Habit, etc.— A very quick, active grower, makingspccimen plants in ashort time, even from late cutiings. On account of its rapid growth, requi es supporting very soon alter benching. Gets away rapidly, blooms early and gives long stenis ri?ht from the start. Productiveness— Prodigious is the best word we know of to use here. It is the most incessant bloomer early and late, we have ever grown. Stock limited. Delivery January 5th to IQth and later. Price $12.00 per 100, $100.00 per 1000 THE H. WEBER & SONS CO., Oakland, Md. Save Your Split Carnations The BAUR CUP and PLIER will do it in a Busi- nesslike manner at a minimum of lime and expense. loexpcnfcive. Instantaneously Applied and Practically Invisible, The clips are made of galvanized wire and are colored green just the color of the calyx and can hardly be detected. Visible PLIER $3. GO Postage prepaid 4- i t lOOO Clips $I.OO Postage prepaid Invisible Trade Mark JOHN £. HAINES. The Leading Scarlet brilliant color, line stem, the most prodne- tlye ever Introduced, blooms early until thrown ont In Jnly, no extra grais. All shoots make flowers. Watch the papers and see what growers say about It. None but well-rooted, healthy cuttings leare the placa. Rooted cuttings ready Dec. 16, 1908. Price, $6.00 per 100; J50 per 1000. JOHN E. HAINES, Bethlehem, Pa. FIELD CARNATIONS For July 1 Delivery Contracted For. Only the Newest Kinds Also CHRYSANTHEMUM NOVELTIES SEyn FOR LIST HARLOWARDEN GREENHOUSES, Greenport, n. v. Look through the Buyers' Directory and Ready Reference Guide. You will find some good offers there also. Chrysanthemums, Carnations and Roses Novelties and all the Standard Varieties. MOSCHOSMA RIPARIUM A valuable new Christmas Flowering Plant. WRITE for DESCBIPTIVE CIRCULAR and PRICE LIST. GLADIOLI Beautifully Illustrated catalog, colored plate, etc., describing Qroff's Hybrids, Named Novel- ties of rare beautyi Mixtures and Collections to color and fine Mixtures of all colors. COWEE Write for it. ARTHUR Gladiolus Specialist MEADOWVALE FARM, BERLIN, N. Y. GLADIOLI 12 BULBS FREE. Write for leaflet B. HAMMOND TRACY Gladiolus Specialist Cedar Acres - - Wenham, Mass FIRST CLASS SJOCK Salvias, Dreer's superb single fiinged Pe- tunia, Ageratum, Lobelia, Coleus, strong, 2 inch, $1.75 per 100; $16.00 per looc. Geraniums, sirong 3 inch branch, d, $40.00 per 1000; Double Grant, $35.00; M. Verbenas. $16.00 per 1000. Cash. WM, S. HERZOG, Morris Plains, N, J. CHRYSANTHEMUMS eovERHOR herrjok CHAS. H. TOTTY, MADISON, N. J. C. Tousct and Nonin, the moneymakers as we have found them, $i,oo per doz.; $7.00 per 100; $60.00 per TOGO. Pacific, Estcll, Willowbrook, HalHday, Kalb and L. Harriet, 60c per doi.: $4.00 per 100; Cash with order. EGGELING FLORAL COMPANY 653 S. Grand Ave., St. Louis. Mo. TUB IVEJW -VIOI^BCT Originated and introduced by H. R. CARLTON, Willoushby, O. We have the following stock in the finest condition to plant and now is the time to plant : »}i inch at $3.00 per doz., $10 per 100 and $75 per rooo 4 " " 2.50 " " la " 100 " 75 ** 1000 It will pay you. Try it. Order at once. BAUR FLORAL CO., - Erie, Pa. DON'T Be Afraid To Invest In ROSE PINK ENCHANTRESS It is both free and "fancy" — a sure money-maker. Price $7.00 per 100; $60 per 1000 Delivery January and later. Write for Descriptive Circular. S. S. SKIDELSKY 824 No. 24th street, Philadelphia CARNATION*. Red Chief —Bright scarlet— early and very produc- tive. $12.00 per 100; $100.00 par 1000. Average 3 in. flower. A leader in every respect, Bonnie Maid — Clear pink edged white, — $12.00 per 100; loD.oo per 1000. Large well formed bloom. Very early and productive. F. DORNCR & SONS CO. La Fayette, Ind. PRICES QUOTED IN THESE COLUMNS ARE FOR DEALERS ONLY ^i^ls"e^^^'r!?il^Vo%%'J£ifSr^l nnCrC IRISH stock from DICKSON & SONS H 1 1 % k V EXTRA SELECTED, TWO=YEAR FIELD GROWN, ■ ■■■■S^kS including Hybrid Teas, H. P. Climbers, Standards, ■■^^"^^"^^ Etc. Specimen Evergreens, Rhododendron Maxi- mum and English Hybrids, Shrubs, Fruits, Vines, Etc. ROSEDALE NURSERIES, Tarrytown, N. Y. 452 HORTICULTURi: April 6, 190T GRAFTED ROSES We offer this year the following assort- ment: Bride, Bridesmaid, Bon Siiene, Etoile de France, Franz Dee^an, Golden Gate, ivory, Qen. ncArtliur, Kate rioulton, Kaiserin Au- gusta Victoria, Killarnev, La Detroit, Liberty, Mme. Abel Cliatenay, /ime. Caroline Testout, Mme. Hoste, JMrs. Pierpont Morgan, Haman Cociiet, narectlal Niel, Perle Des Jardins, Papa Gontier, Richmond, Rosalind Orr Eng- lish, Souv. Du President Carnot, Souvenir De Wootton, Tom Field, Uncle John, Wellesley. The above grafted from 2 1-4 Inch pots fl5.U0 per 100; $120,00 per 1,000 for A No. 1 stock; nothing else will be sent out. On their own roots, from 2 1-2 Inch pots, re- rotted from 2 Inch, $6.00 per 100; $50.00 per ,000. AMERICAN BEAUTY On own roots, from 2 1-2 Inch pots, $8.00 per 100; $75.00 per 1,000; 3 Inch pots, $12.00 fer 100; $100.00 per 1,000; April,, May and nnc delivery. OUR GUARANTEE GOES WITH EVERY PLANT AJ.PIERSON, Cromwell, Con». LADY GAT AND HARDY GARDEN ROSES in choice varieties. Field grown plants, first quality stock including Frau Karl Druschki. New Hardy Hybrid Tea Dean Hole. Killarney and Souvenir de Pierre Netting. Herbaceous Paeonies. Hollyhocks and Phlox. Catalogue mailed on request. M. H. WALSH *^ SPECIALIST WOODS HOLE. MASS. NEW CANNAS William Saunders \ l^jy"'' New York Ottawa per doz. $3500 per 100 Send for our list and descriptive catalogue. We have a large stock oi the best varieties. ROSES on their own roots our specialty Shrubbery in variety Be sure and gel our catalogue. The CONARD & JONES CO., west grove, Pa- drafted Brides 'Mdid» ^lO.OO r»ei- lOO R. T. McGORUM - - Hatick, Mass. SPECIMEN NURSERY STOCK Deciduoui Trees and Shrubs, Eversreens. Rhododendrons, Azaleas, over one hundred (100) acres of the choicest varieties. SEND FOR PRICE LIST COTTAGE GARDENS CO. Queens. Lons Island. - New York The F. E. Conine Nursery Go. Established 12 Years. SStrcitforci, Con*!. When you do not know where to get what you want Send to us. We can All most any kind of an order In our line. RETAIL ONLY. SHRUBS; ROSES HERBACEOUS PERENNIALS Per ICO Berberis Thunbergli, 12 to 18 in. $4.00 * " 18 to 24 in. 6.00 " '* 2 ft., bushy 10 CO Cornus sericea, 2 to ;) ft. 5.00 ■' " 3 to 4 h. 6 00 Cornus Siberica, 2 to 3 ft. 6.00 ' *' 5 10 4 ft- 8.00 Cornus stolonifera, 2 to 3 ft. 8 00 " *' 3 to 4 ft. 10.00 Privet Ibota, 2 to 2% ft. 6.00 " " 2H to 3 fi. 8.00 Rosa blanda, 2 to 3 ft. 10.00 Rosa lucida alba, 18 to 24 in. Rosa setigera, 3 to 4 ft. '' *' 4 to 5 ft. Spirea arguta, 2 to 3 ft. " " 3 'o 4 ft. Spirea Douglassi, 2 to 3 fr. " " i to 4 ft. Symphoricarpus vulgaris, 2 to 3 ft, " '• 3 to 4 ft. Viburnum lentago. 3 to 4 ft. Celastrus scandens, 3 to 4 ft. FIELD GROWN PERENNIALS Hardy Asters, 25 named varieties Boltonias, in variety CoreopAIS, in variety Delphinium hybridum, Eulalia gracillima, Funkia lancifolia, Funkia Sieboldiana, Gaiilardia grandiflora, Hollynocks, sini^Ie mi.\ed, Hollyhocks Alleghany, Helianthus, in variety, Hemerocallis 5ieboldii, Iris Kaempferli, named varieties, " Qermanica, in variety, *' Siberica alba, WE CROW ABOUT lOOO Per 100 $5. CO 5x0 5.00 6.00 3 00 4 00 3 00 5.00 5.00 6 00 5 00 5.00 6.00 5.00 6.00 5.00 VARIET Lilium auratum, large, " album, large^ " rubrum, brge, '' candidum, large, Phlox amoena, " decussata, best named vaiieties, " subulata, pink or white, Paeonies, strong roots, named varieties, Pyrethrums, double named varieties, Spirea palmata elagans, " " alba, " Venusta, Vinca minor, strong plants, $10.00 per looQ Yucca filamentosa, 3 years, Per 100 $I2.CO 8 00 9.00 6.00 8.00 6.00 3 00 5.00 7.00 15.03 6 00 Per 100 $8.00 8 00 8.00 7.00 6 00 8.00 5.00 15.00 1^.00 5.00 5.00 8.00 4.00 8.00 ES HERBACEOUS PERENNIALS CAN N AS Started Plants, ready Aptil 15th, 75c. per 10; $6 per 100. Large dry bulbs, $2 per 100; $15 per 1000 Austria, 6 ft. Beaute Poitevine, 4 ft. Black Beauty, 5 ft. Florence Vaughan, 3^ ft ■ Italia, 3 ft. Mad, Crozy, 3J4 ft. Pink Beauty, 4 ft. Pres. McKinley, 3 ft. Queen Charlotte, 4 ft. Robusta, 6 ft ESTIMATES CHEERFULLY GIVEN. CATALOGUES FREE. NEW ENGLAND NURSERIHS, BEDFORD, MASS. John Waterer & Sons, U AMERICAN NURSERY BAGSHOT, ENGLAND have the finest 9/ April 6, 1907 HORTICULTURE 455 Kalmia latifolia (Sec Frontispiece.) There are few more beautiful slniibs when in full flower- than the mountain lau- rel, and a visit to the woods where it grows in quan- tity at the season when it is in full bloom will well repay anyone. It is a true native of the States, but it required a European to dis- cover it and mate it known. This was Peter Kalm, a Swedish bot- anist, in whose honor it was named. It belongs to the natural or- der of Ericacea;, the heath and rhododendron family; it is a beautiful sight to see a mass of it in flower, yet the individual flowers are also beautiful, the color being a delicate pink, sometimes white. If the individual flowers be examined carefully it will be seen that nature has endowed this flower with an ingenious contrivance for compelling the flowers to bo cross fertilized. In examining the flowers closely it will be noticed tliat there are ten little pockets in the corolla, and in a newly opened flower the anthers which bear the pollen are tucked away in these pockets, the filaments being curved and strained tight. If the flower be suddenly jarred or the anthers touched with a pin or jDencil they will spring out and the pollen will fly upwards. When a bee alights on a flower its legs touch the filaments which spring up and dis- charge the pollen on the under side, and when the bee visits another flower some of the pollen gets brushed off the insect's body on to the stigma, thus resulting in cross fertilization. Should the flower be covered up in order to prevent any insect from getting at it, it will die with the an- thers still in the pockets. In land- scape work the kalmia may l>e used with good effect either in con- junction v.'ith rhododendrons or by itself. It requires much the same treatment as does the rhododendron but does not require quite so much shade as some of the rhododendrons, especially E. maximum, seems to enjoy. In examining them in their wild state I have been struck by the fact that tlie best and most compact plants and those with the best colored flowers were growing in verv sandy soil and in a clearing of the woods where they got the full sunshine the greater part of the day. /^/^^^lyf^ >^^22:t^^(^fc^ Echoes from England NEW WINTER CARNATIONS The Winter Flowering Carnation Society of Eng- land held their second annual exhibition today (March 13th) and a delightful lot of flowers were shown. The carnation that attracted most attention was the new clear salmon colored Mrs. H. Burnett, raised and ex- hibited by Mr. H. Burnett of Guernsey. The petals are slightly fringed and flatly arranged thus forming a wide bloom averaging 3 to "3 1-2 inches across. Tlie flowers lend themselves admirably to decorative purposes. Another striking variety is Marmion said to be a cross between a Malmasion and a tree or winter flower- ing carnation. The blooms are very large, qiiite 4 inches across ; they are so heavily flaked with red that they appear to be red with a broad mar- gin of white. The English-raised carnation Brit- annia which is not unlike Bobert Craig, is particularly fine and a group of this variety was much admired. It is undoubtedly the finest variety of winter flowering carnation raised in this country. Mikado is a large flower that catches the eye at once, not on account of its beauty for it can hardly be called beautiful, but rather from its bizarre appearance. The color of the blooms is dull slaty purple tinged slightly with red. Aurora is an attractive sort and quite distinct from the majority. I believe all the good varieties we have re- ceived from America are self-colored flowers. Aurora is heavily striped with bright rose on a buffi ground. The blooms are not so large as some of the better known» sorts but they are still of a useful size. Fiancee is a love- ly flower and was shown by several exhibitors. Salmon Lawson, Eose Enchantress and White Lawson are sports from well known varieties. Messrs. Hugh Low & Co., Cutbush & Son, H. Burnett, Ware & Co., A. F. But- ton, C. Engelman, S. Mortimer and Mr. Smith (who raised Britannia) were the chief exhibitors. ROSE RICHMOND This lovely American rose has been highly honored within the last fortnight. At the last meeting of the Eoyal Horticultural Society it received an award of merit and today at the carnation show it was similarly honored. It is described as an "Improved Liberty" and certainly from the blooms shown it is superior. It is evidently a valuable forcing rose. ffn/tyv*.^ rf • /v^-o-y^xA $ 456. HORTICULTURE, April 6, 1907 horticulture: VOL. V APRIL 6, 190? NO. 14 PUBLISHED WEEKLY BY HORTICULTURE PUBLISHING CO. 11 Hamilton Place. Boston, Mass. Telephone, Oxford 292 WM. J. STEWART, Editor and Manager SUBSCRIPTION PRICE Obs Year, in advance, $1.00: To Foreign Countries, 2.00: Single Copies, 05 ADVERTISING RATES . $1.00. Per Inch, 30 inches to page Discounts on Contracts for consecutive insertions, as follows: One month (4 times) 5 per cent., three months (13 times) 10 per cent- six months (26 times) 20 per cent. , one year C52 times) 30 per cent. Page and half page spaces, special rates on application. COPYRIGHT, 1907, BY HORTICULTURE PUB. CO. Eniered as second-class matter December 8, 1904, at the Post Office at Boston, Mass. under the Act of Congress of March 3, 1S79. CONTENTS Page FRONTISPIECE— KALMIA LATIFOLIA CANTERBURY BELLS AND FOXGLOVES— C. Gattrell —Illustrated 453 PRUNING — George Moore 453 ROSES UNDER GLASS— J. E. Simpson 454 KALMIA LATIFOLIA— W. H. Waite— Illustrated 455 ECHOES FROM ENGLAND— H. H. Thomas 455 OBITUARY— Nathan Smith. Portrait— Other Deaths... 457 NEWS OF THE CLUBS AND SOCIETIES Tarrytown Horticultural Society— Columbus Flor- ists' Club— Florist Club of Philadelphia— Horticul- tural Society of New York— Spring Exhibition at Boston, Illustrations 458 Exhibition of Scranton Florists' Club, Illustrations and Portraits 459 ITALIAN GARDENS— J. K. M. L. Farquhar 460 EASTER SHOWS AT PITTSBURG— James Hutchinson 464 CUT FLOWER MARKET REPORTS Boston, Buffalo, Cincinnati, Columbus 466 Philadelphia 467 New York, Twin Cities, Washington 469 MISCELLEANOUS Dahlia Hints 457 What the Cut Flower Wholesaler Says 457 Shrub Chat 457 Personal 457 Philadelphia Notes 457 News Notes 457 Trees in City Streets— Jackson Dawson 461 Movements of Gardeners 461 Plant imports 462 Publications Received 462 Catalogues Received 462 Greenhouses Building or Contemplated 477 jSTotwithstanding the efEorts of To increase the plant growers to increase the the list of Easter numher of acceptable Easter flowering favorites plants by the addition of new and promising subjects each sea- son for several years back, the list seems to be actually diminishing so far as a general appreciation goes and the number of varieties that can be grown and sold by the "house-full" is disappointingly small. There have been added of late a line of forced shrubbery which seems to have made some progress in the public favor, and "Baby Ramblers" which do not ramble and which are liable to be superceded before long by something equally floriferous, but with brighter color. An in- crease in the varieties of true Eamblers offered is also seen but we recall no other notable additions. In the meantime scores of subjects have been tried — -"weighed in the balance and found wanting," at no small expense a to the plant growers and one has only to look at the ^ records of bygone Easters as published in the trade papers to realize how the regular bill of fare once pre- sented by the large growers has been depleted. If, in- stead of depending entirely upon the advice and induce- ments set forth by the foreign nursery traveler soliciting import orders for untried things, the commercial growers would take an occasional jaunt among the gar- deners working on private estates it is not improbable that thev would pick up many useful hints as to Easter flowering plants and find a wealth of beautiful material of which the buying public are, as yet, entirely in igno- rance. Moreover, much of the material found blooming in the private conservatories at this season is such as may be produced at home — a qualification which should not be overlooked or underestimated. The appeal of the Society of American Not a Florists to the Interstate Commerce "local issue" Commission on behalf of some of its members suffering under oppressive ex- press charges on cut flower shipments, is characterized by our New York contemporary as "an evil that is only local in its application." This seems to us a very shal- low view. It might with equal truth be said that small pox and yellow fever are only local in their application — at the start — but it has been learned by sad experi- ence that the time to undertake remedial measures is at the first appearance of these troubles and the question of suppression is universally recognized as something af- fecting the entire country which would be endangered if the infection were permitted to spread unresisted. No sane man will upon reflection, imagine that, if the double rates imposed by the United States Express Company had been meekly submitted to, the other big transportation companies would not in a very short time have put similar rates in force all over the country. With the United States Express collecting one dollar per hundred pounds on "return empties" from New York to places twenty miles distant is it reasonable to expect that Adams Express would long continue to re- turn empties from Philadelphia to Westerly, E. I., for instance, a distance via New York of two hundred and thirty-six miles, at ten cents ajriece? This is not a fight by the S. A. F. "for a few of its members in a restricted locality" but is distinctly a fight on behalf of the entire horticultural industry of the country against a mon- strous oppression that had just begun to bestir itself. We agree with our contemporary that the greatest misfor- tune the S. A. F. has to bear is the meagre numerical support accorded it by the trade. A society such as it is should have the loyal, substantial support of every in- dividual engaged in any horticultural pursuit and the willing co-operation of every horticultural organization on the continent. April 6, 1S07 HORTICULTURE 457 DAHLIA HINTS. Nymphaea is a fine early variety, but for later in the season it is sup- planted by Sylvia. Nymphaea spots badly late in the season. Storm King is also an excellent early, but White Dandy or White Swan, which follow it, are preferred by many. The cactus dahlias are not, as a rule, good keepers or shippers, and their commercial value as cut blooms is impaired in consequence. Kriem- hilde and a few of similar type oi growth are exceptions. There is as yet no first-class white cactus dahlia. Eva is the best, but cannot be placed in the same class as Kriemhilde, Jones or Mawley. For the dark varieties there is very little demand. The decorative dahlia can be cut with much longer stems than either the cactus of most of the show varie- ties, but the shoT^f dahlias keep so well and are so easily packed and shipped that they are still high in fa- vor for commercial cut-flower pur- poses. Many dahlias which are most beautiful on the plant lack either sub- stance, stem or keeping qualities, and fail to give expected satisfaction as cut blooms. Wm. Agnew, for instance, is far superior to any other red as a flower or a plant, but it has poor stem;; and sheds its petals quickly. WHAT THE CUT FLOWER WHOLE- SALER SAYS: A flower well grown is only half- way around the course. It is the sell- ing that counts at the finish and on this depends bank account and coal bin. Consignors are safest when they leave the question of selling price to their commission man's judgrment He is in touch with the pulse of the mar- ket and can be relied upon to take full advantage of conditions as they de- velop from hour to hour and from day to day. Customers who buy only once or twice a year, at holiday time or dur- ing some special shortage, should not feel hurt if their order is treated as subordinate to that of the steady buy- er who gives his support to the house daily, or at frequent intervals through- out the season. SHRUB CHAT. Sangtiisorba Canadensis is a fine her- baceous plant well deserving of more general use in the hardy border. The shrub which has been generally known as Viburnum Molle is now rec- ognized as V. venosum var. Canbeyi. A pink variety of Clethra alnifolia is a recent acquisition at the Arnold Arboretum. It will undoubtedlv make a sensation when commercially dis- seminated. There There' There' There There There There' There "April i,s here! 's n song in the maple, thrilling and new; 's a flash of wings of heaven's own hue; 's a veil of green on the nearer htlls: 's a burst of rapture in wpodland rills: are stars in the meadow dropped here and there; 's a hreath of arbutns in the air; 's a dash of rain, as If flung In Jest; 's an arch of color spanning the west; April Is here!" OBITUARY. Nathan Smith. Nathan Smith, senior member of the firm of Nathan Smith & Sons, passed away on March 2S at his home in Adrian, Mich. Mr. Smith was born in Manlius, N. Y., on Sept. 22, 1817, but at the age of three moved to Michigan, and since 1857 he has lived in Adrian. In 1876 he built the first greenhouse of the The Late N'ath.vn S.mith. plant which has since grown to large proportions and world-wide promi- nence, especially in the chrysanthe- mum field. Mr. Smith was married in 1842, and his widow and son, Elmer D., survive him. He has always en.ioyed excellent health, and his final illness was of but few days' duration, attributed to gen- eral wearing out. In his death there is the passing of a good man: having nothing in his heart but the best wishes for his fellow-beings, and with kindly disposition and intelligent con- ception of things he has blessed the world for having lived in it. Other Deaths. Miss Anna Free, daughter of Mrs. M. A. Free. Stamford, Conn., died on March 23. Thomas J. Kirchner, of Cleveland, 0., died on March 26 from the effect of over-exertion during a fox hunt. He was seventy-two years old. W. .1. Cochrane, manager of the bulb and flower seed department of Hurst & Son, London, England, died last week. Mr. Cochrane ■was in the prime of life, was a well-known figure in the London bulb and seed trade, and had m.any friends in the United States as well as in his own country, who will learn with sadness Of his death. The New Hampshire Senate has passed an act providing for a bond issue of $400,000 for the construction of three boulevards from the Massa- chusetts line to the White Mountains through the eastern, central and west- ern portions of the State. PERSONAL. Miss Katherine Olive Weathered, eldest daughter of Charles B. Weath- ered, and Norman Joseph Ccudert, were married at Cranford, N. J., on April 3. E. A. Tonga, formerly with the Cot- tage Gardens of Queens, has joined the forces of the Continental Nurseries of Franklin, Mass., and accepted the po- sition of foreman and general superin- tendent of the nursery. James Murray, gardener for Henry Clews, Newport, R. L, was taken sud- denly ill last Saturday, necessitating his removal to the hospital. His condi- tion is unchanged and critical, causing much concern to his family and numerous friends. On Thursday evening, April 4, James Stuart was surprised by a houseful of his gardener, florist and seedsman friends, at his home in Brookline, Mass , who presented him with a lov- ing cup and silver tea service with cordial .good wishes for his success in his new home, Mamaroneck. N. Y. Much sincere regret was expressed that Boston is to lose so good a gardener, and the Boston craft so good a fellow. PHILADELPHIA NOTES. Paul F. Ricker read a paper on "Bulbs" before the Florist Club of Philadelphia on the 2nd inst. Emil Woblert, Bala, has purchased the greenhouses lately occupied by F. Le Gierse, Jr.. at Strathmore. His specialties will be adiantum, aspara- gus, callas and carnations. The Bala place is to be torn down to make way for house building. Thomas H. Logan, superintendent on the Newhold estate at .Tenkinstown, is busy planning out a new orchard to the south of the Italian gardens. When finished this will contain fan- trained, standard and pyramid peaches, apples, pears, plums, etc., including mnny European varieties. The Pennock-Meehan Co. report out- of-town shipments for Easter very large. A. R. Scott, who has just returned from a three months' trip south, says his place makes more money when he is away than when he Is at home and thinks it would be a good idea to .go away often. H'm. "I hae ma doots." According to Phil the everlasting "rising eastern market" sometimes goes down hill. John ought to get married. G- C. W. NEWS NOTES. G. .Tohansen has opened a retail store in Fond du Lac, Wis. C. P. Loder has onened a retail store at 11 Common St., Waterville, Me. Ben Boldt of Denver, Colo., who spent the winter in Germany, has now returned and taken possession of the greenhouses of August Schenkel, AV. 29th avenue and Homer boulevard. Joseph Myrtle, a florist of 30 Wilbur Av., Tlutch Kills. N. Y.. was shot on the evening of March 28 as he was re- turning home late. Three Italians were arrested. The wounds were not serious. 458 HOKTICULTURi: April 6, 1907 NEWS OF THE CLUBS AND SOCIETIES TARRYTOWN HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY. The regular monthly meeting of the Tarrytown Horticultural Society was held March 26th, President How- ard Nichols in the chair. Mr. Wadsworth Lewis offers a silver three prizes of $5.00, $3.00 and $2.00; also three other classes with pre- miums the same, for white, yellow and recently introduced varieties. As re- gards plants, prizes of $5.00, $3.00 and $2.00 are offered for the best plants of any varieties. M. B. Faxon reported Spring Exhibition at Boston View In Lecture Hall. display of flowers and plants was not large, but was good nevertheless. The floral committee consisting of .Messrs. Torrey, Hills, Bauman, Wede- raeyer and Monk awarded to I. D. Sie- bert, for a very fine specimen of Em- press of India azalea, 20 points; and to R. A. Currie 15 points for Hydran- gea Otaksa. The remainder of the evening was spent in discussing the Easter outlook. FLORIST CLUB OF PHILADELPHIA A largely attended meeting of this club took place on the 2nd inst. to hear the address by Paul F. Richter on Bulbs. This was listened to with much attention and was tendered a vote of thanks by the members. We hope to give same in full in an early issue. Jno. Westcott exhibited a plant in bloom of the new pink splrea Queen Alexandra and D. B. Keptyn from Hol- land told how it had originated. Geo. Buxton having won permanently the Lord and Bumham cup for American Beauty Roses celebrated the event in a free set-out which was much appre- ciated. Many new members were taken in and much enthusiasm was c-anifested in regard to the coming convention. Fred Hahman, the vice- president, occupied the chair In the absence of President Pennock. Our ge- nial secretary, Edwin Lonsdale, was also absent. David Rust officiated in his place. pitcher to be competed for at the fall show, and Mrs. Geo. Lewis offers a silver cup. Julius Roehrs Co. offers $25.00 for the best table of orchids; H. A. Dreer $10.00 for the best collection of stove plants; F. R. Pelrson Co. a $25.00 silver cup for carnations; Presi- dent Howard Nichols $10.00 for the best six pot plants of chrysanthemums, pots not to exceed seven inches. The executive committee reported on the schedule for the fall show, and sug- gested a few minor alterations from last year. It was voted to print a preliminary schedule and mail same to members, the complete schedule • to be printed as soon as the secretary received all the special prizes. The monthly prize for the best display of flowering plants and cut bloom was awarded to D. McFarlane, as was a certificate of merit for the same ex- hibit. A certificate of merit was awarded James Ballantyne for his ex- hibit. Exhibits consisted mostly of Cineraria stellata and bulbous stock in pots and pans. A paper on hardy out-door roses was read by D. Mc- Farlane and freely discussed. . D. McFARLANE, Cor. Sec. COLUMBUS FLORIST CLUB. Last Tuesday evening our club held its last regular March meeting. President Stephens was in the chair, and Secretary McKellar was back at his desk after his attack of the grippe. The committee on the chrys- anthemum show, Messrs. Faxon. Woodrow, McKellar, Knopf and Stephens, submitted the following schedule of prizes, and they were unanimously approved by the club: For the best vases of five blooms, on long stems, any pink or red variety. that as yet permission had not been obtained from the Columbus Board of Education to distribute the penny packages of flowers and vegetable seeds to the school children. The club's seed committee appeared be- fore the school board at their last meeting to ask this permission, but did not succeed in getting a hearing. Owing to the nearness of Easter the HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY OF NEW YORK. The regular monthly meeting of the Horticultural Society of New York will be held in the American Institute looms at 4.30 on Wednesday, April 10th. when the subject for discussion is "Plants for Shaded Gardens." The subject will be introduced by Parker Group of Acacias at Boston Exhibition By Thomas Roland. April 6, 1907 HORTICULTURE. Thayer Barnes of the Garden Maga- zine. Tbe schedule for the May exhibition, which will be held as usual in the Mu- EXHIBITION OF THE SCRANTON FLORISTS' CLUB. ANTOX SCHUl^rilElS, Presldeut, Scranton Florists' Club seum Building of the New York Bo- tanical Garden, is already in the print- ers' hands and will be ready in a few (lays for distribution. The dates for the exhibition are May 8th and 9th. The annual meeting of the society Notes on the exhibition illustrated herewith were published in our issue of last week. We should add to the list of awards therein mentioned, hon- orable mention to T. B. McClintock year and a half old and has already a membership of seventy-five. Month- ly meetings are held at each of which members' exhibits are held to which points of excellence are awarded and the exhibitor showing the largest num- T. B. McClintock, Socretary, Sorauton Florists' Club takes place on Wednesday, May 8th, on which occasion the address will be made by G. T. Powell, "Renovating the Old Orchard." Cash prizes are offered by the Horti- cultural Society of N. Y. and the N. Y. Botanical Garden, and the Society's medals may also be awarded to meri- torious exhibits, as well as cash prizes unlisted. Copies of the schedule may be had on application to the office of the Hor- ticultural Society, room 60, 55 Liberty street. New York, for old and new style baskets and foi- floral display. This was the first an- nual spring flower show of the club and the first of its kind to be held in Scranton. Admission was free to the public. The Florists' Club is but a ber of points at the end of one year will be entitled to a silver cup. The officers of the club are Anton Schul- theis, president; Edgar McConnell, vice-president; T. B. McClintock, sec- retary; Wm. MacDonald, tieasurer. The Continental Nurseries of Frank- lin, Mass., under the management of Mr. M. J. Van Leewen, have made connections with several Holland firms to represent them in the sale of their stock here. As the commencement of this venture they received a large ship- ment of stock last week by S. S. Stat- endam. Mr. Van Leewen, who is a native of Holland, will devote much of his attention to the introduction of and give a large corner of the nur- series to Holland-grown stock. 460 horticulture: April 6, 1907 VICTORY HAS MADE GOOD ... Plac* your orders early for rooted cuttings. Prices $6 per lOO, SSO.OO per lOOO. DISCOUNT FOR CASH WITH OROER CUTTMAN & WEBER Grower Lynbrook, L.I.,N.V. The Wlioleiale Florist of New York 43 W. 28 St ITALIAN GARDENS. (Abstract of a lecture by J. K. M. L. Farquhar before Massachusetts Horti- cultural Society. The oldest form of Italian gard?u is undoubtedly the courtyard garden, con- sisting of a geometrical arrangement of the court into formal beds and bor- ders with convenient paths laid in mo- saic or paveu, and embellished with statuary, sculpture, sundials, fountains and stationary wash-basins of marble or bronze. Pompeii had numerous gar- dens of this class, several of which have been restored by the Italian Gov- ernment, and it is interesting to see the attendants turn the water on the fountains through the system of pyri- form lead pipes which did service 2,000 years ago. The courtyard garden is of Oriental idea — enclosed for protection, sur- rounded by an arcade on three or four sides of its rectangular area, and fur- nished with benches and other acces- sories to comfort. It was a garden for the family to live in, serving the same purpose as the small garden in the rear of the city houses of Japan, or the high-walled gardens of China, and like these existed for the family rather than for the passer-by. The second step in garden evolution Is stfen in the hillside gardens. These occur chiefly throughout central Italy and mark a more advanced state of civilization, when personal security had become established, and when a wall ten or twelve feet in height affordeil ample protection to the inmates of the villa. The hillside villa was usually rectangular, the house occupying the highest ground in the rear. The ground was arranged in a series of ter- races which were usually separated by parapets frequently surmounted by bal- ustrades. One terrace could be ar- ranged with arched recesses in the re- taining walls, in some of which were erected statues for ornament and in others benches where one might en- joy a sun bath quite protected from any chilling breeze. Another terrace would be an extensive pergola, afford- ing a pleasant, shady promenade which the summer sun could not penetrate, and where the inmate might listen to the dripping water from the fountains on a terrace yet below. It was in these hillside gardens that the great possi- bilities of landscape effect dawned up- on the designer. The immediate en- vironment, often uninviting, had to be obscured. If the protecting wall 10 or 12 feet high was insufficient screen. It could be supplemented by a screen of cypress, the fine foliage of which dis- linguished it from the pines and firs, and the graceful tapering form of which carries the gaze of the observer to the distant surroundings. It must be noted that through these stages of development the Italian gar- den remained strictly formal, and its lines were made to harmonize with those of the architecture to which It was linked. It had three chief ele- ments— marhle, water and the foliage- flowers were Incidental. An enlargement of the hillside villa marked the third stage of evolution, and brings us to the elaborate garden of the Renaissance. The terrace was broadened into an elaborate geometri- cally arranged area, in which were dis- posed sculpture, statuary, sundials and Ijenches of marble. Flower beds were arranged in elaborate geometrical de- sign, and numerous architectural fea- tures were introduced, such as well- neads, pergodas, fountains, cascades, and other oinaments. It is this en- larged garden, in its great variety of character and feature, yet always rig- idly formal, that has aroused so much interest and the desire on the part of many garden lovers in this country to reproduce it here. About Naples we find the slopes of the hills covered with compact walled villas arranged with convenient paths, a few cypresses standing like sentinels about the house, here and there an olive, orange or lemon tree, and an abundant growth of figs and grape- \ ines. In Rome, the \illas average larger; I hey are more elaborate and contain a greater variety of trees, shrubs and plants. The celebrated villa Borghese is a beautiful public park with fine drives, interesting groves of umbrella i>ine, hedges of ilex and boxwood, the latter frequently forming a background for statuary. It is well kept and con- tains numerous elaborate flower beds. Flower beds are frequently arranged with a statue for a centrepiece. Such a bed in the Borghese has for its cen- tre an unknown statue found in the Forum; for its edging coral rock, in- side of which were planted rows of white-leaved gnaphalium, pink ivy- leaved geraniums and white Paris daisy, in the order named; behind these followed blue ageratura, balsams, scarlet salvia, African marigolds, can nas, dahlias, New Zealand flax and Abyssinian banana. The only thing Italian in character in such a flower bed is the statue in the centre; the floral treatment is borrowed from western Europe and is quite out of place. In Rome there are many beau- tiful water gardens and one is often surprised at the great effects produced with a comparatively small flow. In southern Italy a large portion of the villa is generally devoted to fruit culture, especially figs and grapes. The latter are supported on live elms or poplars, whose trunks and short pruned limbs serve as trellises. Florence undoubtedly holds first place foi' beautiful environment and fine villas. The famous Boboli garden of the Medici family is one of the lar.g- est and best preserved. It is entered through an avenue arched with ilex trees, leading to a vast amphitheatre at the rear of the Pitti Palace. It con- tains many fine avenues, which are perfectly straight, and to me much less interesting than the beautiful Rampa farther up the hill. The Rampa is a public driveway leading along the face of the mountain, lined on both sides with charming villas and commanding a fine view of the city and its sur- rounding mountains. Its culminating point is the Piazza Michael Angelo, a magnificent terrace affording a com- manding view of the vast amphithea- tre-like landscape in the city of art, forms the arena. In Florence and northwards, garden arrangement has suffered encroach- ment of the ideas of western Europe, and it is only in the mere neglected gardens that the architectural features of the Ifith century remains. Many of the older villas have been occupied by foreigners, and foreign ideas, chiefly French and English, have been intro- duced. The architectural garden, too, affords little opportunity for elaborate floral display, and it has been ruth- lessly modified to overcome this limi- tation. Whenever we find elaborate .garden decoration, it follows French ideals, the only dilference being that I he colors harmoaize better and the designs are more graceful in form than the French. The grounds of the Milan Exposition last year were profusely planted with formal flower beds and borders all of refined and tasteful arrangement, but there was not a single example of the eld Italian style of planting. The Ital- ian garden of the 16th century is vir- tually a thing of the past. It is not built in Italy now and in but rare in- stances are the old ones kept up. Ex- pense of construction and maintenance seems to stand in the way. There is also a taste for more lavish floral dis- play, to which the arrangement of the old garden is not adapted. We also find In the north of Italy occasional fine examples of natural gardening. In these the most notable feature is the skill with which the gardener uses water in his composition. In Ameri- can gardens we have hardly used wa- ter; we use it in otir parks — why not in our gardens? The best examples of Italian gar- dens in this country are much more floral than perhaps any in Italy. There, the flowers are a secondai'y consider- ation, here the garden exists for them. .\ natural garden is a much better home for flowering plants than an architectural one on the Italian plan; yet there are many features of the Italian garden which' may be profitably introduced here. It will be prudent to sav, however, that it should never be attempted upon a small scale or where there is any thought of economy. It is expensive to build, expensive to plant and the most expensive of all gardens to maintain. Yet (here are in- stances where a modified Ita.lian gar- den may be advantageously introduced It may be made a suitable setting for an imposing residence, and its features may add much to an architectural de- sign. The present method of using ce- ment, where cut stone was formerly used, will reduce the cost of construc- tion. Almost any kind of stone may be closely imitated by mixing the stone, crushed, with the outer layer April 6, 1907 HORTICULTURE 461 of cemeDt. Even the pergola — pillars and roof— may now be reinforced ce- ment, construction, which, if well done, should last as well or better than stone. The beautiful cypress is not hardy in our climate, but we have a satisfactory substitute in the pyramid- al aibor vitae. Thuya occic'entalis pyr- amidalis. Water may be profitably introduced as an element of garden construction. Water pipes and basins must, however, be arranged so as to be thoroughly drained off during winter to avoid in- jury by frost. To maintain a continuous floral dis- play, the plants must be frequently re- newed. In many of the older gardens of Italy we find the floral collection confined almost exclusively to pots and vases. In an ol(\ garden in Naples last summer I found growing in pots and vases — amaryllis, agave, carna- tions, chives, chaniaerops, chrysanthe- mums, lantana, pheasant-eye pink, pelargonium and phormlum, while I found only 14 kinds of flowering plants growing in the grounds, of which only two — petunia and amaranth — were in bloom. The Italian garden as a whole is not to be recommended for general adap- tation here. There are, of course, ex- ceptional places like two of our beau- tiful estates in Brookline, a new es- tate at Sharon, Connecticut and the vast estate of Blltmore, where it may be appropriately used. American con- ditions differ from those of any other country, and no imported style exactly fits them. Each garden location calls for a particular style of treatment, which will fit its conditions and en- vironment, and I am forced to the conclusion that in the majority of cases, the moie natural the arrange- ment the more satisfactory will be the result. Where a formal treatment is inevitable, the English terrace garden with a single parapet will usually be found more satisfactory than the elab- orate and expensive 16th century gar- den, which the Italians themselves no longer build. TREES IN CITY STREETS. J:u-ksou Uawsuu iu Bulletin ot American Association of Park Superintendents. It seems that the tree planting com- mittees are losing interest, and we will soon have no trees within our city streets. There is no reason why our streets should be treeless, if the proper precautions be taken and suitable space filled with good loam and planted with good healthy trees, prepared be- forehand in suitable manner, where iliey would have plenty of room to de- velop, training them in a fit way for street adornment. What has been done in other cities certainly can be done in our own. We are too careless about this; we allow anyone to destroy trees; telegraph men, and wlremen of all descriptions. Careless teamsters hitch their horses to unprotected trees. and in a few months the growth of years is ruined. We cannot put this in language strong enough. It is a shame and disgrace that our trees are treated as they are, and there should be a law that would make it a criminal offence for any one to Injure a tree on the pub- lic highway. Until some such law Is enacted and carried out, we cannot have our trees protected as they should b«. SALVIA ZURICH THE EVERBLOOMING SALVIA One of the most important novelties in bedding plants introduced (or a long time, produces its wealth of flowers while very small and is in its full glory long before any other kind shows even a bud, grows also much dwarfer and more compact. Our stock is raised from cuttings and seed, which was procured in Zurich (Switzerland). Strong Plants from 2 1 -2 in. Pots 75c per doz , $5.00 per 100, $45 00 per 1000 For full description send for circular or see Hcrticullnre pages 140 and 202, American Florist's Carnation Number page 19, and Florist's Exchange page 185. PERENNIAL GARDENS CO., TOLEDO, O. r 10,000 AMERICAN ARBORVITAE (Thuya Occidenialis) Each tree grows wide apart and splendidly developed on all sides. So bushy that for hedges or screens they will go almost twice as far apart as ordinary Arboivilaes will. Thev have been frequently transplanted and are supplied with an abundance of fine fibrous roots. Can be dug and shipped with ball if desired. per 10 per 100 3-4 ft. size $6.00 $50.00 4-5 ft. size 7.50 60.00 Prices for dealers only. Packing additional at cost. 25 or more at the rate per 100. Send to us for Ornamental Nursery Stock of all Kinds. n THE WM. N. MOON CO., Morrisville, Pa. u Finest lot of Kalinias ^nj Rhododendrons SEND FOR ILLUSTRATED BOOKLET. EASTERN NURSERIES M. M. DA WSON, Manager Jamaica Plain, Mass. MOVEMENTS OF GARDENERS. •Mr. Bishop, lately gardener on the Bancroft estate, Newport, R. I., has been appointed gardener for Miss Fanny Foster. C. Cooper, formerly foreman under E. O. Orpet at South Lancaster, Mass.. has taken a position in charge of Miss Amy Lowell's place at Brookline, Mass. Our item regarding Mr. Thos. Mc- Hugh of Montreal, published last Y/eek, proves to have been incorrect, as Mr. McHugh stays with the Forest and Stream Club. M OO^N VINES (Ipomcea Noctiflora, A. W.Smith, originator), best pure white, largest and most fragrant moonvine in the world. I have made a specialty of them for the last 15 years, and am known as the moonvine grower of America, and grow yearly about 20,000 2% in pots, $=.00 per 100. Now ready. GODFREY ASCHMANN 1012 Ontario St. Phlladelpnia, Pa. TREES and SHRUBS | FINE SPECIMEN CONIFERS « Iron-Clad Hardy Named and S Maximum Rhododendrons * IN CAR LOTS A SPECIALTY ^ Roses, Vines, Fruit Trees, Etc. | ,... Send Lists for Quotation .... J Illustrated Catalogue tent on Receipt ^ of 4 cents Postage ^^ FRED'K W. KELSEY I NEW YORK 1 50 Broadway . Look through the Buyers' Directory and Ready Reference Guide. You will find some good offers there also. 4^2 H O R T I C U L T U R i: April 6, ISC'? STATEMENT OF PLANT IMPORTS. There were entered at the port of New York during the week March 26 to April 1, 1907, the following plants, etc.: From Holland — M. F. Berry, 10 os. plants; H. F. Darrow, 20 cs. plants; John Dunn, Jr., 20 cs. plant!, 80 tubs plants, 2 cs. bulbs; Wm. Elliott & Sons, 22 cs. plants, 47 cs. trees; Mc- Hutchison & Co., 85 cs. plants, 4 cs. Trees; P. Ouwerkerk, 82 cs. trees; F. R. Pierson & Co., 29 cs. trees; C. B. Richard & Co., 20 cs. plants; August Rolker & Sons, 20 cs. plants; Talbot Root, 22 cs. plants: Stumpp & Walter Co., 1 cs. plants; J. M. Thorburn & Co., 3 OS. plants: Vaughan's Seed Store, 22 cs. plants, 9 cs. roots; C. W. Ward, 6 cs. plants; sundry forwarders, 365 cs. plants. From France— C. C. Abel & Co., 11 cs. plants; H. F. Darrow, 5 cs. plants; August Rolker & Sons, 31 cs. plants; Talbot Root, 1 pkg. plants; Sundry forwarders, 166 pkgs. plants, 19 pkgs. trees. From Germany — Chas. F. Meyer, 150 cs. lily of the valley pips; J. M. Thorburn &, Co., 2 sacks seeds; Sundry forwarders, 60 cs. lily of the valley pips, 5 pkgs. plants. Via Southampton— C. C. Abel & Co., 18 cs. plants; H. F. Darrow, 4 cs. plants; Wm. Elliott & Sons, 9 cs. plants; J. Guille. 6 cs. plants and bulbs; McHutchison & Co., 2 cs. plants, 11 cs. trees; General order, 5 cs. trees; Sundry forwarders, 102 cs.' plants, 5 cs. trees. From Glasgow — Perry, Ryer & Co., 8 pkgs. trees. PUBLICATIONS RECEIVED. N. J. Agricultural Experiment Sta- tions. Bulletin 200. The Cabbage and Onion Maggots, by John B. Smith, en- tomologist and E. L. Dickerson, assist- ant. Agricultural Experiment Station of R. 1. College of Agriculture and Mechanic Arts. Bulletin 116; com selection. Bulletin 117; analysis of Commercial Fertilizers. Report of Improvements to Willard Park, Battle Creek, Mich. By Howard Evarts Weed, landscape architect. For a city of upwards of 30,000 population with but 28 acres of park area, the advice contained in this report is very pertinent. Culture and History of Winter Flowering Sweet Peas, by A. C. Zvolanek, Bound Brook, N. J. Mr. Zvolanek gives a very interesting history of his methods in producing the valuable race of Christmas bloom- ing peas which bears his name. Bulletin No. 116, March, 1907, of the Massachusetts Agricultural Experi- ment Station, treats of the San Jose Scale and experiments for its control by H. T. Fernald. Full directions are given for making and applying the lime-sulphur wash. Copies may be had by applying to the Agricultural Ex- periment Station, Amherst, Mass. Bulletin of American Association ol Park Superintendents, No. 2, published under date of February, 1907, contains many articles of great value to the gardener. Pruning, Moving Large Trees, Damage to Roads by Auto- mobile Travel, Oiled Roads and Win- ter Sports for Parks, are topics on which contributions have been made by J. A. Pettigrew, John C. Olmsted, HEADQUARTERS FOR Canna Roots IVow is the time to plant them, NOTE THESE SPECIAL PRICES, or gtrong dormaDt roots, Iwo to three eye§ to eveiv root, ALL TKUE TO NAMIS. ORDER OCICK b^fore thej? go, Alice Roosevelt, crimsou A. KouTier, velvely red Alsace, creamy white Alemannia, salmon, yellow border Aust . ia, yellow Be*utePoiteviiie, crimson scarlet / Any of these choice SOrtS Chas. Henderson, crimson ' '' Chicago, Vermillion Egandale, clierry red \ t^f^ tsr% m^^.. ir%f\ F. R. Pierson, scarlet streaked yellow / 9X«OU OCT lUU Fl. Taughan, yellow spotted red / Flamingo, crimson I as, Trianae, Labiata, Mossise, Mendeliii, bpcc- iosissima, Giga?, Schroderse; Dendrobiums Nobilc, Wardianum, Phalsenopsis; Vandas Coerulea, Kim- balliaDa; Oncidium Varicosum: Laslias Anceps, Au- tumnalis, Albida. Write for /•rites on above. CARRIUO & BALDWIN, SECAUCUS. N. J. n R P U I n Q liDPortatlons, 1907 mM II mM ■ ■ I ^J f^M ^ave money and get our ^ ■ ■ ^ ■ ■ ■ ^ ^ quoiations on Cattleya labiata, Trianee, Percivaliana, Mossise, Men- delli. Schroeders. JULIUS ROEHRS CO. Largest Orchid growers and Importer* in U, S. RUTHERFORD, N. J. Orchids for Spring Delivery Caitleyas, Laelias. Oncidiums, etc. Wnte for price list. Finest quality of Peat and Moss and Orchid Baskets on the market. Give me a trial order. 191 Valley Road, West Orange, N.J. Giant Pansy Plants o r o h i d s Strong, Bushy, Transplanted. Fine, healthy stock. $9 per 1000. Cash with order. j WM. DOBBERTIN 595 Joseph Ave. ROCHESTtR, N. Y. eral orchids are in flower in the orchid [ house, Cattleya Trianae, Denclrobium ' nobile, Dendrobium thyrsiflorum and Oncidium sarcodes adding their charm to the exhibit. For three weeks the exhibition will last. On Sunday evenings the greenhouses may be seen by electric light from seven until ten o'clock. .IAS. HUTCHINSON. Arrived in exceptionally fine conditioD the following ORCHIDS: LAELIAPURPURATA, CATTLEYA HARRISONiAE.C.lNTERMEDIA.C.TRIANAE. C. LEOPOLDII and many more Write for Prices LAGER & HURRELL, SUMMIT. N. J. Direct from the Collectors For Spring and Summer Delivery We are giving quotations upon our entire list of South American, Philippine and East Indian Orchids. Choicest varieties of Cattleyas, Odontoglossums, Pi- lumna, Cyprepedium, Phalaenopsis, Dendrobiums and Vandas. Among them the very rare Vanda Sanderi- ana for delivery June or Jnly. A. HELD, 11-19 William St.,NewYorl( ORCHIDS April 6, 190? H O K T I C U L T U R n 465 SEASONABLE STOCK In A No. I Condition From 2 in. Pots loo looo Hards' Chrysanthemums, Laige-flow- cring or Aster $300 $25.00 Hardy Chrysanthemums, Small-flow- ering or Hulton ■•• 2.00 18.00 Geraniums, Standards and Novelties. Allernantheras, 6 varieties, strong a.oo iS.oo Lemon Verbenas, (Aloysia citnodora) 2 00 18.00 Verbenas, while, scarlet, purple and striped 2.00 17.50 Petunias, Dreer's Single 200 17.5° Double, fringed 300 25.00 Salvias 2.00 17.50 And other Bedding Stock. Send for List. Cash with Order, Please. R. VINCENT Jr. & SON Growers of Plants for the Trade. WHITE MARSH, MD. GERANIUMS Our selection $i8 oo per looo, composed of the follow ing varieties all to name : S A Nutt, Poitevine, La Favorite, Perkins, Brett, Viaud. Castellane, Doyle and several others out of 2 1-4 in. pot.w ith or without soil. Rooted Cuttings per 100 $1.00 1.00 1.00 1 00 2 1-4 in pot per loo $3.00 2.S0 2.00 2.00 Fuchsias In variety Heliotrope, Sweet Alyssum, Lobelia, Ageratum, 1.50 .SO Rose Geranium, 2.00 tine plants Coleus In variety, .60 Coleus Golden Bedder, .60 Cash must accompany order. J. E. FELTHOUSEN 154 Van Vranken Av . SCHENECTADY, N. V. AZALEAS in All Colors From 50c, to $5.00 Also a fine lot of Palms in all sizes, such as Kentlas, Arecas, Latanias, Phoenix and Cocos. Pandanus Veitchii and utilis, Cro- tons, Dracaenas, Nepenthes, Arallas, Araucarias. Aspidistras, Ferns suitable for dishes, in lead ng varieties. Clbotium Schledel from $i.ooto $3 ooeach. Wholesale Price List on application. A. LEUTHY & CO., Importers and Exporters, Growers and Dealert, PerkiBs St. Nurseries, Roslindale, BOSTON, MASS. NEW DOUBLE PETUNIA THE QUEEN a wonderful bloomer: fl Avers from four to four and one-half inches in diameter; white mingled with pur- ple, nicely fringed; an early bloomer; fine seller for Decoration Day; planted outdoors will bloom all summer. Strong plants, ready Feb. 15. $1.50 per doz.; $10.00 per 100; $qo.oo per 1000. Rooted Cut- tings, S5.00 per 100; they will make fine 4 in. plants in full bloom by Decoraiion Day. THE YATES FLORAL CO. Joseph Traudt, Prop. Canajoharie, N. V. Scranton Florist Supply Co. SCRANTON, PA. FINEST BULBS Nursery Stock, Palms, Azaleas, Bays, Roses, Buxus, Evergreens, and Lily of the Valley, " Excel- lenta" and "Superior." JOHN SCHEEPERS & CO. 4 and 6 Old Slip, NEW YORK CITY Look through the Buyers' Directory and Ready Reference Guide. You will find some good offers there also. WE make tliem pay. So can YOU DAHLIAS The Best for Summer Cutting Kriemhilde, Catherine Duer $1.50 per doz., or $10.00 per 100 Storm King $1.00 per doz., $8.00 100 Whole Roots, Field Grown W. C. WARD, Adams St., QUINGV, MASS. DREERS SEASONABLE SPECIALS RHODODENDRONS — A grand lot of well budded plants of perfectly hardy varieties. 16 to 18 inches high, 73 cts. 20 to 24 '■ ■' $1.25 30 to 36 •' " 2.50 $8.00 per dozen ; 12.S0 " 30.00 $65.00 per 100 100.00 " 100 225.00 " 100 BOXWOOD EDQINQ— Very heavy bushy stock, 5 to 6 inches high, the finest we have ever handled, $5.00 per 100; $45-00 per 1000; special prices for large quantities. HYDRANGEA PANICULATA QRANDIFLORA— Extra heavy bushy plants, 24 to 30 inches high, $1.25 per dozen ; $10.00 per 100. CLEMATIS PANICULATA— Extra heavy two year old roots, Si. 25 per dozen; $8.00 per 100; $70.00 per 1000. Strong one year old roots 75 Cts. per dozen; $5.00 per 100; $40.00 per 1000. CLEMATIS, Large Flowered Hybrid Varieties, such as Jackmani, Henryi, Duchess of Edinburgh, etc., in extra heavy two year old stock, $3.00 per dozen; $20.00 per 100. AMPELOPSIS VEITCHII— Strong two year old plants $ 1.50 per dozen ; $ 1 0.00 per 1 00 ; three year old plants $2 .00 per dozen ; $ 1 5 per 1 00. HARDY ENGLISH IVIES— Strong plants in four inch pots, about 3 feet high, $1.25 per dozen; $10.00 per 100. HARDY PERENNIAL PHLOX— All the popular standard varieties in strong one year old field grown plants, now in three inch pols, far superior to winter propagated stock as usually sent out. 75 cts. per dozen; $5.00 per 100; $40,00 per 1000, HARDY PERENNIALS— The greatest assortment and largest stock in the country ; write to us for anything you require in this line. STRONG TWO YE.\R OLD ROSES — We make a specialty of strong two year old Roses, field grown stock, which during the winter months has been potted up into 5 and 6 inch pots, stored in cold houses and is now breaking into growth nicely, just the kind of stock to sell to your retail customers for immediate planting. For a complete list of seasonable stock see our current Quarterly Wholesale List HENRY A- DREER, 714 Chestnut St., Phlla,, Pa. The above prices are onlj for Florists or those engaged in the trade. PLANTS FOR SPRING TRADE Dracaena Terminalis, finely colored, 4 inch pots, - 11 " " 5 inch pots, - Cocos Weddelliana, fine plants, 3 inch pots, - - 24 to 28 inches high, 18 to 20 15 to iS " 4 tiers, 20 to 24 " 5 ''"'■Si 5 inch pots, Kentia Belmoreana, Araucaria Excelsa, Pandanus Utills, $4.00 per doz. 5.00 " 2.00 " 9.00 " 7.50 " 7 50 " 10.00 " 4.50 " PETER HENDERSON & CO 35 and 37 Cortlandt Street NEW YORK PRICES QUOTED IN THESE EAST BRIDGEWATER DAHLIA GARDENS has a Large Stock On Hand Yet. Send for prices. J. K. Alexander, East Bridgewater, Mass. COLUMNS ARE FOR DEALERS ONLY Now is the time to place your order for bulbs which will insure you getting named va- rieties in any quantity; delivery to be made this fall or early spring. DAHLIAS. DAVID HERBERT & SON, Succ S Flowers or Design Work DELIVERED IN ALBANY AND VICINITY ON TELEGRAPHIC ORDER. n WORTH PEARL ST.. ALBANY, N.Y. ATLAKTA. ATLANTA FLORAL CO. " l,'Sr* ATLANTA GEORGIA. Taking orders for delivery In New York City or Vicinity can have them filled In best manner and specially delivered by Thomas Young, Jr. 41 W. 28th Street, New York ALEX. McCONNELL 57 J Fifth Ave., New York City Telegraphic orders forwarded to anj part of the United States, Canada, and an principal cities of Europe. Orders transferred or entrusted by the trade to our selection for delivery on iteain- sblps or elsewhere recelre special attention. Telephone Calls, 340 and 341 38th St. Cable Address, ALEXCORHBLL WILLIAM H.DONOHOE FLORAL DECORATOR Special Attention to Theatre and Steamer Orders and reliable deliveries guaranteed 2 West 29th St., New York Tel. 3034 and 3035 Madison Sq. YOUNlTOUGENt 42 West 28 St., NEW YORK "FLOWERS BY TELECRAPH " WASHINGTON, D. C. GUDE BROS.CO fLORISTS QUDE'S Geo. H. Cooke FLORIST Connecticut Avenue and L Street WASHINOTON. D. C. Send orders for flowers for delivery in BOSTON and all NEW ENCLAND POINTS to THOS. F. CALVIN 124 Tremont St.. Boston The Park Floral Co. J. A. VALENTINE Pres. DENVER, COLORADO Theodore Miller FLORIST Long Distance PlKHiet: Bell, Forest 56; Klnloc^D(lma^ 4S32 OalmBf Boul. ST. LOUIS, MO. 468 HORTICULTU RE April 6, 1907 BEAUTIES Cut Lilies, Z'^^^w Sweet Peas Choice Valley Fancy Bride and Bridesmaid LEO NIESSEN GO. *f?SJ^ 1209 Arch St., PHILA. Store open from 7 A. M. to 8 P. M. FANCY VALLEY SWEET PEAS Eitra Choice $3.00 and $4.00 per 100 $1.00 and $1.50 per 100 FOR APRIL WEDDINGS S. S. PENNOCK-MEEHAN CO. THE 1'^*o%'tir%''hf PHILADELPHIA 1608-1618 LUDLOW ST. Store closes at 8 p. m. ^>>>)»>»»»»)»»»)»)H»ftft»ifcftftftft>)ft»> AMERICAN BEAUTY and all other Roses LILY OF THE VALLEY CARNATIONS WELCH BROS. 226 Devonshire St , BOSTON, MASS. fM^^^««««^w«««w^^«^^«^^i^ F. M. CHAS. W. McKELUR 51 WABASH AVE., CHICAGO Western Headquarters for Choice Orchids Valley Violets and all Cut Flowers PETER REINBERG WHOLESALE CUT FLOWERS 51 Wabash Av., Chica§:o, 111. In writing advertlaers mention Hortlcnltnra WHOLESALE FLOWER MARKETS TRADE PRICES— Per 100— TO DEALERS ONLY GBICAGO April I TWIH CITIES April I PHILA. March 25 BOBTOB April ^ ROSES Am. Beauty, Fan. &Sp " Extra No. I " Lower grades Bride, 'Maid, Golden Gate, F.&S.. " " '* '* Extra. . " No. i&lw.gr. Liberty, Richmond, Fan, & Sp. . .. " " Lowergradcs. Chatenay, Morgan, Fan. & Sp " " Lowergradcs Killarney, Wellcsley, Fan. &Sp... " " Lower grades CARNATiONS Fancy and Novelties Ordinary MISCELUANEOUS Violets, Double " Single Cattleyac Paper Wh. Nar., Rom.Hy.jFreesia Tulips, Daffodils Lilies Lily o! the Valley Gardenias M ignonette Lilacs (100 bunches) Adiantum Smilax Asparagus Plumosus, strings. " " & Spren. (100 bchi.) 35.00 20.00 12.00 6.00 4.00 3.00 1. 00 4.00 2.00 4.00 2,00 4.00 2.00 I . 50 to 40.00 25.00 15.00 8.00 6.00 4.00 2.00 6,00 3.00 6.00 3.00 8.00 3.00 2.00 .50 50.00 1. 00 2.00 10.00 a.oo 50.00 4.00 25.00 ■75 20.00 35-00 35-00 •75 75.00 2.00 4.00 12.00 4.00 60.00 8.00 50.00 i.eo 25.00 50.00 50.00 40.00 25.00 15.00 10.00 6.00 5.00 3.00 8.00 6.00 6.00 5.00 8.00 6.00 3.00 2.00 2.00 12. 00 3.00 50.00 35.00 ao.oo 13. 00 8.00 6.00 4.00 12. 00 8.00 8.00 6.00 to.oo 8.00 5.00 3. CO 3.00 15.00 4. CO 25 00 100.00 50.00 25,00 to 30.00 1500 2. 00 10.00 8.00 2.00 15.00 3,00 10,00 2.00 to.oo 2.00 3.00 to 1.50 to ■»5 .25 75.00 2.00 1. 00 10.00 2.00 so. 00 2. 00 25.00 1. 00 15.00 50.00 50.00 5.00 3.00 3.00 2.00 15.00 4.00 20.00 3.00 to 20.00 20.D0 15.00 10.00 4.00 6.00 4-00 1.00 10.00 2.00 4.00 I. 00 8.00 1. 00 1.50 •75 •»5 ■ 25 35-00 1.50 .50 10.00 1. 00 1.00 50.00 1. 00 12.00 to 3.0a 50 3.< 15.00 8.00 6.M 3.o« 12.00 5.00 2.0* I. CO ■50 to to 'o to 3 01 to 1.0 10 12. » 4-1 35.. to to to to 75.< to i.i to 16. ( to so.< 35,00 to 90.00 POEHLMANN BROS. CO. Grow and Ship the Finest AMERICAN BEAUTIES in the World. 35-37 Randolph St., - CHICAGO, ILL The Florists' Supply House of America Can fin inrry orders Telephone or Telegraph H.BAYERSDORFER & CO. 1 1 29 Arch St:, Philadelphia TO BUYERS Patronize our advertisers, they will treat you ris^ht April 6, 1907 HORTICULTURE 469 rSOUTHERN WILD SMILAX I We are booking orders now Tor future delivery for Fancy Greens land Beaven's Fadeless Sheet Moss. Wrlta for Sam/ties. E. A. BEAVEN, Evergreen, Ala. f CUT FLOWER MARKET REPORTS. Continiud frvm pa^i 4'''; . fairly well, but there was evidence here and there of holding until Thursday and then overdoing the call. A more gradual policy would have paid better. Daisies, both yellow and white, much overdone. Orchids scarce. THE PLANT TRADE. For both quantity and quality the Easter plant stock put on the market this year was fully equal to past sea- sons. Some curtailment was noticeable in a few items such as Crimson Ram- blers and genistas. Azaleas were in ample supply and very well done as a rule. Lilies were many of them on the dwarf side but otherwise fine and well-flowered. The only striking nov- elty this year was the new variegated leaved Bougainvillea. It is doubtful if this will make a place outside of an ephemeral demand as a new thing. The green-leaved variety suits the buyers of Easter plants far better. Rhododendrons are getting more popu- lar. Spireas were among the biggest sellers. In tulips the single white, pink, and yellow, sold best. Daffodils and hyacinths in pans are still popular. Deutzias were a little draggy. A new idea in displaying of cut flowers at Battles' was a square basket, deep like an umbrella stand, stained brown and ornamented on one side with pine cones. This looks very rich and unique. There is of course an inner vase for water. Robert Kift now inclines to the be- lief that the lily trouble is the fault of the grower rather than the bulbs and that the best of bulbs will not do well unless intelligently grown. In addition to the new variegated Bougainvillea mentioned there was aflother striking novelty on display at Battles' — the Rhododendron Pink Pearl — a pale blush with a large truss of well-opened flowers freely produced. This is really a beautiful thing and will be in demand. We are informed that Mr. Battles took the whole of Dreer's importation of this variety, one thousand plants. The street men had everything their own way, bright sunshine and July temperature every day. There has never been such an Easter in history for the out-door people. The supplies of all kinds of stock seemed to be unlimited and yet by Saturday night everything that was salable found a home and much that was pretty rocky besides. It was indeed a jubilee for the small grower who depends much on his Easter trade to recoup for the dullness and expense of a long hard winter. An enormous quan- NEW YORK tity of flowers was distributed for Easter. The cut of roses, carnations, violets, — in fact almost everything in the cut flower line — was heavy and pretty much everything was disposed of with the usual exceptions. The prices realized were fair considering the large over-supply. Beauties were cheaper than ever for a holiday, and averaged just about half the price of Easter, 1906. Special grade of Richmond ex- ceeded Beauty in price and sold well. Jacques, always heretofore a good Easter seller had little support from the best trade and brought less than usual. Brummers were also cheap, the reasonable figures at which Brides, Bridesmaids and other teas were quoted made clearances possible except in shorter grades which were hard to move except at very low figures. Not- withstanding the heavy supply of car- nations, all mi.ght have sold were it not that many were too ripe and went to sleep while awaiting late buyers. The warm weather affected their keep- ing qualities also. Never were there so many violets, and great was the variation in price, starting from the low level that prevailed during the week in which there was little, if any, demand for them, they finally cleared out at fairly good figures. Hundreds of thousands were disposed of through the street people as a result of the beautiful weather. Many of them, per- haps half the supply, were of inferior quality and were well-sold at any price; odorless and with dropping petals thousands wei'e sold on the street which otherwise would have been thrown away and there were some even too poor to elicit an offer of purchase from the smallest street mechant. The grower who imagined it good business policy to keep his stock on the plant until it was no longer a violet will now perhaps see things in a different light. Orchids were in good demand but there were few in the market. Lily of the valley was plentiful and chean and where it was held at ri figure sales were almost out of the question. Predictions as to the scarcity of lilies were verified earlv in the day and little stock was unsold by evening. Prices ranged from 12 to 15 cents, the latter figure prevailing for good stock at the finish. Yellow stock — daffodils, tulips, .ionquils. etc. — was a drag at prices that would not begin 1o pay for the bulbs. Much of it wsis still unsold when Monday came. So also was mignonette, stocks, and a miscellaneous assortment of such odds and ends as daisies, smilax. etc. Sweef iieas — white particularly — cleared well hut not at high figures. Altogether, the great floral festival brought more worry than elation to the hard worked wholesale man. THE PLANT TR * DE. The plant trade did not differ mate- rially from that of recent years. There may have been a few mce camellias used and a. few less genistas, a few more baskets of one style and a few less of another, but the favorites of a year ago are still favorites and noth- ing sensational was in evidence. Pussv willow baskets in many forms were arenerally popular. Ribbon was used in less quantities and in many in- stances was replaced by chiffon as a decorative adjunct. Retailers had been apprehensive that the "Wall Street fiurry would hurt their Easter trade. They were agreeably disappointed and had the best busine.ss of their lives. Some complaint is heard as to lilies, which were not only scarce but were of unsatisfactory quality, showing evi- dences of excessive forcing. As a rule, large azaleas and large specimen plants generally were not wanted. Another Easter has TWIN CITIES gone and the trade in general are all feeling good over the fine business they had. About everything in plants .sold well and at good price. It was noticeable that the demand for high- class stock was much better this year than for some time past. Lilies sold well; in some places not one was left, while in others the stock was well picked over and only a few infer- iors left on hand. Azaleas sold bet- ter than ever, the average price being from $2.00 to $3.00 each. Specimen Iilants brought as high as $20.00 and $3.5.00, but the sale on that size was not heavy. Other plants such as spiraeas, deutzias and hydrangeas sold well, the average being $1.00 and $1.50 for spiraeas and deutzias, and hydran- geas fi-om $1.00 to $5.00 according to size. Cut flowers moved rapidly on Saturday and fair prices were obtained. T^otv/itlistan ding WASHINGTON the torrid wave that swept over Washington during the past week and sudden transition from winter to raid- summer, causing injury to plants and cut fiowers, the Easter season was profitable to the trade generally. Tho stores were most attractive with banks of fiowers, both inside and out. and ranging from the most magnificent specimens of bougainvilleas to the tiny Baby Rambler roses. The best plants offered were azaleas, hydrangeas, and rhododendrons, which sold readily at satisfactory prices. The Easter ' lily crop was a general failure, the pre- ponderance of plants offered being short in stature and of poor quality as lompaied with former years. Growers are complaining of the diseased con- dition in which lily bulbs were re- ceived, and further state that many were not true to name. Prices were in line with those of former years, and there was a ready demand with both grower and retailer. The old adage, "it's the little things that count," was fully verified this Easter season. While all fiowers sold readily and well, for the smaller and cheaper plants, it was a record breaker. None were left to tell the tale. Owin.g to the absence from the city of many of the wealthy class hand- some specimen plants did not find as ready sale as on previous seasons. For- tunately for the grower, as well as the retailer, the sudden drop in tempera- ture did not occur until Sunday morn- ing, the preceding days being ideally beautiful, indeed, rather too warm for comfort, 470 HORTICUI-TURE April 6, 1907 JOHN YOUNG WHOLESALE FLORIST Finest American Beauties and Carnations 51 West 28 St. - NEW YORK FORD BROTHERS M West 28th Street, NEW YORK FIIE ROSES FlICY anions A Full Line of All CUT FLOWERS Teleptione. 3870 or 3871 Madison Sanare Charles Millang 50 West 29th St., New York ciij Gut Flowers on Commission A Reliable Place to Consign to or order from Telephone; 3860-3871 Madison Square A. L YOUNG & GO. WHOLESALE FLORISTS 54 West 28th St., NEW YORK Telephone 3SS9 Madison Square Consignments of choice cut flowers solicited. Prompt payments. Give us a trial. JOHN I. RAYNOR Wholesale Commission Florist 1 NO AOeNT FOR 1 OEST GROWERS T e^'ery variety ^ SELLING LARGE A full line ol Choice Cut Flower stock for all purposes. Comprises i grown for New York market, at current prices ^ TEL. 1998 MADISON SQUARE 49 W. 28 St., New York Clt> u Walter F. Sheridan Wholesale Cotntnission Dealer in CHOICE CUT FLOWERS 39 West 28th Street, New York Telephone: 3532-3533 Hadison Square HEADQUARTERS FOR NOVELTIES ORCHIDS A SPECIALTY THK HICHHT GRADE OP VALLEY GARDENIAS, DAISIES, ROSES AND CARNATIONS JAMES McMANUS, mtiZA2 W. 28th St.. New York Wholesale Commission Florist CHOICE CUT FLOWERS 57 West 28th St. New York. Special Attention to Shipping Orders Telephones: laoo, aioi, Madison Square Write for Current Prices WHOLESALE COMMISSION FLORIST Open 6 a. m. Daily J. K. ALLEN 106 W. 28 St.. NEW YORK TELEPHONE 167 MADISON SQ. All Grades of Flowers for All Grades of Buyers NEW YORK QUOTATIONS PER lOO-TO DEALERS ONLY Ro«e« Am. Beauty, fan and sp '* extra " No. I *' Lower grades Bride, 'Maid, Golden Gate, fan & sp '* " " *' Extra. . . " '* " No. I & Iw, gr. Liberty, Richmond, tancy & special '* " lower grades . . Chatenay, Morgan, fancy and spec. _ " " lower grades . . Killamey, Wcllesley, fan. and spec. '* lower grades. Carnationa, Fancy and Novelties.. Last Half of Week entWng March 30 1907 I COO to 30.00 8.00 to 15 00 6. CO to 8.00 I.OO to 4.00 8.00 to 12.00 4.00 to 6.00 2.00 to 4.00 15.00 to 30.00 2.00 to 10.00 6.0a to 10.00 2 00 to 4.00 10.00 to 13. 00 2.00 to 6.00 4.00 to 6.00 First Half of Week beginning Apr. 1 15D7 12. OO to 8.00 to 5.00 to I.OO to 5.00 to 3.00 to 1.50 to 12.00 to 2.00 to 5.00 to 1.50 to 5.00 to 1.50 to 3.00 to 20.00 12.00 8.00 3.00 6.00 5.00 3.00 20.00 8.00 6.00 3.00 8.00 3.00 4.00 Carnations, Ordinary Violets, double ' ' ' single Cattleyas Pap. Wh. Nar.. Rom. Hy., Freesla Tulips. Daffodils Lilies Lily ol the Valley Oardenias nifi^nonette Lilacs (100 bunches) Adlantum Smilax Asparagus Plumosus, strings... " & Spren. ("loo bchs.) Last Half of Week ending March 30 1907 2.00 to .10 to tu . 30.00 to ■ 50 to ,50 to 10.00 to 1.50 to to . I.OO to 25.00 to •75 to 15.00 to 20.00 to 15.00 10 3.00 -75 40.00 I.OO 2.00 iS'Oo 3.00 3.00 75.00 '35 20.0c ^0.00 35.00 First Half of Week beginning Apr.1 1907 2.00 to .30 to to 25.00 to .so to .50 to 10.00 to 1.50 to to I.OO to 25.00 to •75 to 15.00 to 30.00 to 15.00 to 2.50 •50 40.00 I.OO 2.00 12. 00 3.00 3.00 so 00 1.00 30.00 35.00 30.00 ORCHIDS AT ALL SEASONS WM. STUART ALLEN CO. Commission Merchants in Gut Flowers 53 WEST 28TH STREET, NEW YORK Telephone 356 JMadison Square Edward C. Horan Wholesale Florist 55 WEST 28th ST, TM. \^ Madlsoa S* NcW YOfR TRAENDLY A S CHENG K WHOLESALE FLORISTS Famish best stock at fair prices all the year round Send for quatations on fall orden Tel. 798.799 Madison Sq. 44 WBSt 28tl) Street, NeW YOflt Clt) Alexander J. Guttman THE WHOLESALE FLORIST OF NEW YORK 43 WEST 28tK STREET PHONES. ICO^-'lOriS MADI.SON SQUARE ENOUGH SAID In writing to Advertisers kindly mention Horticulture April 6, 1907 HORTICULTURE, 471 EXTRA FINE FANCY and DAGGER FERNS $2.00 per looo DISCOUNT ON I.ARGER ORDERS GREEN and BRONZE GALAX. $ 1 .25 per 1 000. LEUCOTHOE SPRAYS, $ 1 .00 per 1 00. $r.50 per 1 OC $7.50 Case of 10,000 Let us have your sUndiiiK order for Fern. BOXWOOn 20c lb.. 50 lbs. $8. ''*-^'*''™t!^S«^'"^''^*"' mi^ni&ailVJULriUWCl DAOMllJ^C incorporated ^ Send for Our Weekly Price List on Cut Flowers The Reliable Commission House Richmond Roses and Rich FJowers of all varieties JOS. S. FENRICH no W. 28th Street, New York Tel. 334-325 Madison Square BBtabllahed BUT FROM ma ■-« 1891 SHIP TO l\\ H, TRY ■*^'*"-' ALFRED H. LANGJAHR All Choice Cut Flowers In Season 55 West 28th St, New York Telepbone 3924 Madison Square. J. B. Murdoch & E Wholesale Florists FLORISTS' SUPPLIES 545 Liberty St., PITTSBURG, PA. Long Distance 'Phone 1435 Court. REED (SL KELLER t22 West 2Sth St., New York Florists' Supplies We manufacture all our letal Designs, Baskets, Wire Work ANoTSlties and are dealers in Blassware Decorative Greens and florists' Requisites. PLANTS, PALMS and FERNS can be furnished at any time and in any quantity by CHAS. W. EBERMAN 53 West 30th St. - NEW YORK Wholemala Oaalar WILD SMILAX S3. 60 per case. The only place where you can get It. Long Needle Pines, $i.ooperdoz. Palm Crowns, $3.50 per dozen. Extri» nice long-stemmed Palm Leaves, $2,50 per 100. Magnolia, $2.50 per case, 16 cubic feel. Sheet Moss, $2,00 per sack. Qrey Moss, $2, 00 per sack. Galax, $1.00 per 1000. Speed a Specialty. Write for Catalogue. Goidweil ine wooilsiiioii Decorolipo Co., inc., Eferoreen.mo, BOXES BOXES boxes! LIGHT WOOD CUT FLOWER BOXES | Sizes in Stock per 100 3 X 4 X 20 «4.00 3 X 5 X 24 4.60 Sx 7 X 21 4.60 8 I 6 X 24 6.80 4x 12 x24 9.00 6 X 12 X 24 10.50 ex 12 X 30 12.50 • S X 12 X 36 14.00 6 X 12 X 36 15 00 6x IS x42 20.00 6x 16 x48 23.00 Write for samples and prices in car load lots. GETMGRE BOX FACTORY, Incorporated, BELLEVILLE, ALA. BETWEEN YOU AND ME, What do you think of the Buyers' Directory and Ready Reference Guide of HORTI- CULTURE? I always look it over be- fore I do any buying. Michigan Cut Flower Exchange ^Weekly Price List ( Best Flowers 000 50 Ihe Boston Market N. F. MCCARTHY & CO. »4 HAWLEY STREET BOSTON, MASS, SEND FOR PRICES Headquarters in Western New York ROSES, CARNATIONS Andall kinds of Seasonable Flowers WM. F. KASTING Wholesale Commission Florist, also Dealer In Florists' Supplies and Wire Designs. 383-87 ELLICOTT ST. BUFFALO, N.Y. Give us a trlaL We can please you. NEW CROP BRONZE AND GREEN GALAX $1.00 per 1000. Case of 10.000. »7.50. Write for prices on case lots, WE HAVE VERY FINE CUT BOX WOOD, DAGGER A.ND FA.NCY FERNS. $2.00 per 1000. Best Southern Smilax, $3;50 and $7 p^' case. Headquarters for all FLORISTS' SUPPUES. Wire Designs, Cut Wire. Letters, Immortelles, Cycas Leaves, Wheat Sheaves, Ribbons, Corrugated* Boxes, etc LAUREL FESTOONING. 5c. and 6c, per yard. HENRY M. ROBINSON & CO., 15 IVovince St., 9 Chapman PI,, Boston. Mass. I^, D- Telephone, Main, 26i7-?6i8. WHOLESALE FLOWER MARKETS.- PER 100. TO OEALGRS ONLY. ROSES Am. Beauty, Fan. and Sp. " Extra .. No.i *' Lower grades Bride, 'Maid, Golden Gate, F. & S. " " " *' Extra.... " " ** No. i& lw.gr. Liberty, Richmond, Fan. & Sp. . . . " '* Lower grades. Chatenay, Morgan, Fan. & Sp " " Lower grades. KilUraey, Welieslcy, Fan. & Sp... " *' Lower grades CARNATIONS Fancy and Novelties Ordinary .... MISCELLANEOUS Violets, Double " Single Cattleyas Paper Wh. Nar., Rom. Hy., Freesia Tulips, Daffodils Lilies Lily oi the Valley Gardenias Mignonette Lilacs (100 bunches) Adiantum Smilax Asparagus Plumosus, strings " " & Spren. (loo bchs.) Peas CINCINNATI April 2 DETROIT April 9 BUFFALO April I PITTSBUlJa^ April I 50.00 30.00 ao.oo 8.00 6.00 4.00 8.00 4.00 8.00 4.00 60.00 40.00 35. 00 10.00 10.00 8 00 5-00 10.00 6.00 10 00 6.00 4.00 2.00 -35 •35 5.00 3.00 3.00 10.00 3.00 I3.00 40.00 3.00 4.00 IZ.OO 400 3.00 1. 00 15.00 50.00 35.00 30.00 ao.oo IZ.OO 6.00 8.00 4.00 2.00 8.00 4.00 8.00 5.00 6.00 5.00 3.00 2.00 •75 .75 50.00 3.00 3.00 12.50 3-00 3S-«> 30.00 ao.oo 8.00 10.00 6.00 4.00 10 00 6.00 10.00 7.00 8.00 7.00 4.00 3.00 1. 00 1. 00 4.00 4.00 15.00 4.00 8.00 to 13.00 1. 00 12.50 50.00 30.00 1.50 15.00 30.00 30.00 23.00 to.oo :;.oo 8.00 6.00 4.00 10.00 4.00 10.00 4.00 10. CO 4.00 3.00 to 2.00 to .50 to .35 to to . 2.00 to 2. 00 to 12.00 to 3.00 to 25.00 to 2. 00 to to . .50 to 15.00 to 40.00 to 25.00 to .60 to 40.00 30.00 20.00 ro.oo 10 00 8.00 6.00 15.00 10.00 15.00 10.00 IS 00 6.00 4.00 3.00 to to 25.00 15.00 800 to 4.00 10.00 4.00 10.00 4.00 8.00 4.00 8.00 4.00 2. 00 t.OO 35OO 30.00 to.oo 5.00 12.00 8.00 6.00 15.00 8 00 10.00 6.00 12.00 6.00 3.00 1.50 •75 ■ 25 to ■75 •50 to to 3.00 t.OO to 3,00 3.00 3 00 to 3^oo 15.00 ^ 8 00 to 13.00 4.00 3.00 to 4,00 35.00 to 4.00 3.00 to to 5.00 1. 00 1. 00 to l,eo 30.00 20.00 to 35.00 50 00 25.00 10 50.00 50.00 20.00 to 3500 1. 00 to WINSOR CARNATION BLOOMS Grovtrn by tKe F. R. Pierson Company SOLD EXCLUSIVELY BY NEW YORK CUT FLOWER CO. SS-Sr WEST 26 STREET, NEW YORK J. A. MILLANG, Managfer GEO. A. SUTHERLAND CO. CUT FLOWERS Florists' Supplies and Letters 34 HAWLEY STREET • BOSTON In ordering goods please add "I saw it In HORTICULTURE." The KERVAN 80. 20 WEST 27th ST., N. Y. WHOLESALE DEALERS Fresh cut Palmetto & Cycaa Palm Leaves, Galar, Lcu- cothce. Ferns and Mosses. AM Decorsttng E-varf !••■ 472 HORTICULTURi: April 6, 1907 Buyer's Directory and Ready Reference Guide Advertisements under this head, one cent a word. Initials count as words. Regular advertisers in this Issue are also listed under this classification without charge. Reference to List of Ad- vertisers will indicate the respective pages. Buyers failing to find what they want in this list will confer a favor by writing us and we will try to put them in communication with reliable dealers. ACCOUNTANT R. J. Dysart, 28 State St., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. ADIANTUMS Adiantum Hybrldum, fine young plants, 15 for $1, mailed; $5 per 100. Originator's stock. Certificate of Merit S. A. F., '05. A. Ley & Bro., Langdon, D. C. AGRICtrrTUBAI. IMPLEMENTS Ihos. J. Grey & Co., 32 S. Market St., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. Joseph Breck & Sons. 51 and 52 N. Market St.. Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. AMPELOFSIS. ."i.OOO Ampelopsis Veltchil, pot grown. Dormant, long Tops. $4.00 per 100, and clean seed $1.50 per lb. Cash. BeiiJ. Con- nell. Florist, West Grove. Pa. Peter Henderson & Co. 35-37 Cortlandt St., New York. For pftge see List of Advertisers. A. Leuthy & Co., RosUndale, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. ASPARAGUS Albert M. Herr, Lancaster, Pa. Asparagus Robustus. For page see List of Advertisers. Plnmosn.'i. 3-ln., $5.00 100; $40.00 1000. Christ. Wlnterlch, Cyclamen Specialist, Defiance, Ohio. Asparagna pinmosns nanus and Spreneerl. 2 1-2-ln., $2..'i0 100. Carl Hagenburger, West Mentor, Ohio. Asparagus pinmosns, 2-ln.. $3.(>0; 3-In.. Sfi.OO; 4-ln., $12.00 100. WIttbold Co., 1657 Pncklngham PI.. Chicago. Asparagus Plumosa. 2-ln. pots. Fine plnnts. .$2..50 per 100. $20.00 per 1000. Cash with order nr good reference. Erie Floral Co.. F.rle, Pa., or Wm. F. Kastlng, W5 Klllcott St.. Buffalo. N. Y. Aspar.ngns Crawshawll. n new. beautiful isnnragus. Seedlings. $3 00 per 100: $25 00 1000: transplanted seedlings. Jii.OO 100: $40.00 1000. Jas. Crawshaw, 403 Plainfleld St.. Providence, R. I. ASPARAGUS SEED S. S Pennock-Meehnn C'o.. Philadelphia. For page see List of Advertisers. C. Elsele. 11th and Roy Sts., Philadelphia, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. L. Van Ste'^nklste. 1 Dey St.. Jerse.v City, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. ASTERS. Novae-Angllae Asters, strong, S3.00 per 100; $25.00 per 1000. Ellsworth Brown & Co.. Seahrook. N. H. Aster Miss Kate Lock. $1.00 Ti\ pkt. tt's the best aster grown. J. H. Lock, 41 Man Chester Ave.. Toronto, Ont. AZAI.EAS John Scheepers & Co.. 2-8 Old Slip. N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. A. Leuthy & Co.. RosUndale. Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. Azalea Anioena in large quantltv, 25c.. .50c.. ;)nd Jfl.OO. Ask for trade "list of clinice hardy ornamental stock. Samuel C. ]\Inon. Morrisville. Pa. BAUR CARNATION CLIP AND PLIERS Baur Floral Co., 18 W. lOth St., Erie, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. BAY TREES. Bay Trees and Boxwood. Ask for cata- logue. Bobbink & Atkins, Rutherford, N. J. John Scheepers & Co. 4 and 6 Old Slip, New York. For page see List of Advertisers. BEDDING PLANTS J. E. Felthousen, Schenectady, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. C. Eisele, 11th and Roy Sts., Phila. Spring Bedding Plants. For page see List of Advertisers. BELGIAN PLANTS L. Van Steenkiste, 1 Dey St., Jersey City, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers, BULBS AND TUBERS Joseph Breck & Sons, 47-54 N. Market St., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. J. M. Tbornbum & Co., 33 Barclay St, New York. For page see List of Advertisers. A. T. Boddlngton,'342 W. 14th St., N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. RIckards Bros., 37 East 19tFSt~New York. For page see List of Advertisers. H. F. MIcheil Co., Philadelphia. For page see List of Advertisers. Johnson Seed Co., 217 Market St., Phlla. For page see List of Advertisers. John Scheepers & Co., 4-6 Old Slip, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Write for prices on only selected bulbs, plants, etc. V. W. O. Schmitz, Prince Bay, N. Y. C. Keur & Sons, Hlllegom, Holland, or 334 The Bourse. Philadelphia, Pa. Write for prices on all bulbs and plants. Caladlum esculentum bulbs^ 6x7, Jl.OO; 7x9, $2.00; 9x11, $4.00; 11x15, $6.00 per 100. Tuberoses. 4x6, $1.00 per 100. Cash. C. B. Johnson. Wallace, N. C. Amaryllis formoslsslma, 11^3 cni^~$2^ per 100; $18.00 per 1000. Bessera elegans, 7-9 cm., $1.00 per 100; $9.00 per 1000. Pan- cratium, spider lllv, 12-15 cm., $3.00 per 100; $20.00 per 1000. TIgridias, mixed, 7-9 cm., $2.00 per 100; $12.00 per 1000. Zeph- ryanthes, white, 7-9 cm., $1.00 per 100; $9.00 per 1000. Price Includes carriage paid. J. A. McDowell, Ap. 167, City of Mexico. CACTI Old Man cactus, 4 to 5 Inches high, $3.00 per doz.; $22.00 per 100. Carriage paid. J. A. McDowell, Ap. 167, City of Mexico. CANNAS A. T. Boddington, 342 W. 14th St., N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. The Conard & Jones Co., West Grove, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. H. F. Michell Co., Philadelphia. For page see List of Advertisers. 50,000 Cannas. flue, $10 to $15 per 1000. Best sorts. Write Ben]. Connell, West Grove, Pa. CANNAS— Continued. CriuLsou Bedder, a superb canna, very luindsome for bedding. Large, sound roots, $1.00 per 100; started plants, $2.00 per 100. <'ash. A. Corlin, Elberon, N. J. Cannas: Austria, Burbank, Allemania, $1.50 per 100; $12.00 per 1000. 0. B. Stev- ens, Shenandoah, Iowa. CARNATIONS The H. Weber & Sons Co., Oakland, Md. Carnation Mabelle. For page see List of Advertisers. S. S. Skldelsky, 824 N. 24th St., Phlla. Rose Pink Enchantress. For page see List of Advertisers. Chicago Carnation Co., Jollet. III. For page see List of Advertisers. The F. R. Plerson Co., Tarrytown-on- Hndson. N. Y. Carnations, WInsor. White Enchantress, Helen M. Gould. For page see List of Advertisers. A. J. Guttman. 43 W. 28th St., New York. John B. Haines, Bethlehem, Pa. Carnation Imperial and Pink Imperial. For page see List of Advertisers. F. Dorner & Sons Co., Lafayette, Ind. For page see List of Advertisers. Guttman & Weber. 43 W. 28th St., N. Y. Carnation Victory. For page see List of Advertisers. N. Y. Cut Flower Co., .55TR7^w7^2Rth St., New York. J. A. Mlllang. Mgr. Carnation Windsor Blooms. For page see Ll«t of Advertisers. Harlowarden Greenhouses. Greenport. N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Carnations. Boston Market, rooted cnt- flngs, $10.00 1000: unrooted. $.'5.00 1000. c.ash. E. D. Kaulbflck & Son, Maiden, MnsR. 35.000 square feet covered by GInss. Send for list of rooted cuttings of new nnd lending commercial varieties of carna- tions and chrysanthemums. Wm. Swayne, Kennett Square. Pa. CEDAR BEAN POLES 1 1-2 Inch butt. 5 ft. to 7 ft. long. SlO.On ner 1000: 2 Inch butt. 8 ft. long. Jl.'i.OO per 1000- 2 1-2 Inch butt. 10 to 12 ft. long. «22..'y) per 1000. H. R. Akers. Chatsworth. N. J. CHRYSANTHEMUMS Eggellng Floral Co.. 1653 S Grand Ave., St. Louis. Mo. For page see List of Advertisers. Charles H. Totty. Madison. N. .1. For page see List of Advertisers. Harlowarden Greenhouses, Greenport, New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Chrysanthemum stock plants, .^ho^t 1.000 Jeanne Nonln. $1.00 per doz.; $7.00 per 100. w. p. Kastlng, 383 Ellicott St., Buffalo, N. Y. CONIFERS John Waterer & Sons. Ltd.. American Nursery, Ragshot, Kng. For page see List of Advertisers. Evergreens and Conifers. Ask for cata- logue. Bobbink & Atkins, Rutherford, N. J. Evergreens of large size from 6 to 16 fi'ct In variety frequently tr.Tusplnnted. Ask for list. Samnel C. Moon, Morrlsville, Pa. For* List of Advertisers See Page 477 jipril 6. 1907 HORTICULTURE 478 CUT FI.OWER BOXES. Welch Bros., 226 Devonshire St., Boston. For page see List of Advertiser*. Edwards Folding Box Co., Pblladelphla. For page see Ust of Advertisers. Getmore Box Factory, Inc., Belleville, Ala. Light Wood Boxes. For page see List of Advertisers. Folding cut flower boxes, the best made. Write for list. Holton, & Hunkel Co., Mil- waukee, Wis. CYCLAMEN. Giant Hybrids transp'l, ready for 2-ln. and 3-ln., ?3.50 100; $30.00 1000. Plants grown of seed taken from the cream of my well known strain. Christ. Winterlcb, Cycla- men Specialist, Defiance. Ohio. DAHLIAS David Herbert & Son, Atco, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. J. K. Alexander, E. Bridgewater, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. Harlowardeu Greenhouses, Greenport, New York. For page see List of Advertisers. W. C. Ward, Adams St., Quincy, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. Henry A. Dreer, 714 Chestnut St., Phlla. Dahlias, flue, strong bulbs. .41so cannas and gladioli. Write for price list. O. B. Sttvcns, Sheniirdoah, Iowa. DAHLIAS— Geo. H. Walker, write for catalogue of Dahlias, Roses, Phlox and Shrubs, North Dighton, Mass. THE DAHLIA MANUAL. An up-to-date work on dahlias and dahlia culture, covering the whole field. Illus- trated. Price, 35c. W. W. WILMORE. Box 382, Denver, Colo I am again ready to handle your bust- nCBS. Only the cream of varieties handled. Standards and novelties, including Mrs. Winters, Mme. Dael, Navajo, Lonsdale, Dainty, Krlemhllde, etc. Catalogue of dahlias, hollyhocks, peonies and hardy plants now ready. W. W. WILMORH, Box 382, Denver Colo. DAISIES Shasta Daisies. Burbank's named varie- ties, $2.50 per 100, express prepaid. Leed- ham Bulb Co., Santa Cruz, Cai. FERTILIZERS DECORATIVE PLANTS A. Leuthy & Co., Boslindale, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. Julius Roehrs, Rutherford, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. DRACAENAS Peter Henderson & Co. 35-37 Cortlandt St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Dracaena indivisa, 5 in., $2.00 per doz. W. C. Rockwell. Bradford, Pa. Dracaena teriainiilis from beuch, flne. $25.00 100. Carl Uiitfenburger, West Men- tor, Ohio. ECHEVERIAS Echeverias, 15 to 20 cm. in dr., $3.00 per 100; $22.00 per 1000. Carriage paid. J. ▲. McDowell, Ap. 167, City of Mexico. FERNS A. Leuthy & Co., Rosllndale, Mass. For page see List of Advertlsera H. H. Barrows & Son, Whitman, Mass. Nephrolepis Whitman!. For page see list of Advertisers. Slebrecht & Son, Rose Hill Nurseries, New Rochelle, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. A sample 100 lb. bag of BLACHFORD'S CELEBRATED FERTILIZER, PLANT GROWER AND LAND RENOVATOR only $2.75. This best grade Fertilizer Is com- posed solely of pure Rose Growers' Bone Meal, Nitrate of Soda, Peruvian Guauo, Sulphate of Ammonia, Sulphate of Potash and Gypsum In the correct proportions and iu the most soluble condition. For benches and potting plants, for roses, carnations, lilies, mums, etc., many florists say it has never been surpassed. Particulars for flor- ist and truck gardeners sent FREE on ap- plication. BLACHFORD'S CALF MEAL FACTORY, Waukegan, 111. Established at Leicester, England In 1800. FLORAL PHOTOGRAPHS Floral Photographs. Foley's 228-228-1-2 Bowery, New York. FLORISTS' LETTERS. Boston Florist Letter Co., 84 Hawley St., Boston. Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. FLOWERS BY TELEGRAPH— Con- tinued. G. A. Sutherland Co., 34 Hawley St., Boston, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. FLORISTS SUPPLIES N. F. McCarthy & Co., 84 Hawley St., Boston. Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. H. M. Robinson & Co., 15 Province St.,. and 9 Chapman PI., Boston, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. The Kervan Co., 20 W. 27th St., N. Y. Decorative Evergreens. For page see List of Advertisers. Reed & Keller, 122 W. 25th St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. J. B. Murdoch & Co., 545 Liberty St., Pittsburg, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. J. Stern & Co., 125 N. 10th St.. Phlla. For page see List of Advertisers. H. Bayersdorfer & Co., 1129 Arch St., Philadelphia. For page see List of Advertisers. FLORISTS' WAGONS Edward Hlgglns, 1 W. 28th St., N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. FLOAVERS BY TELEGRAPH Alex. McConnell, New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Fred C. Weber, 4326-28 Olive St., St. Louis. Mo. For page see List of Advertisers. J. Breltmeyer's Sous, Miami & Gratiot Aves., Detroit, Mich For page see List of Advertisers. Thos. Young, Jr., 41 W. 28th St., N. Y. For page see list of Advertisers^ Eyres, 11 N. Pearl St., Albany, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. George H. Cooke, Washington, D. C. For page see list of Advertisers. Gude Bros. Co., 1214 F St., Washington, D. C. For page see List of Advertisers. Samuel Murray, 1017 Broadway, Kansas City, M > For page see list of Advertisers. Young & Nugent, 42 W. 28th St., N. Y~. For page see List of Advertisers. W. H. Donohoe, 2 W. 29th St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Theodore Miller, 4832 Delmar Rd., St. Louis, Mo. For page see List of Advertisers. P. J. Hauswlrth (Temporary address) 13 Congress St., Chicago. For page see List of Advertisers. William J. Smyth, Michigan Ave and 31it St., Chicago. For page see List of Advertisers. Wm. IL Ro^kT'Tower Co.. Kansas City. Mo. For page see List of Advertisers. Theodore Miller, 4832 Delmar Bvd., St. Louis, Mo. For page see List of Advertisers. Park Floral Co., Denver, Colo. For page see List of Advertisers. Thos. F. Gaivin, 124 Tremont St., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. Jacob Schulz, 644 4th Ave., Louisville, Ky. For page see List of Advertisers. Atlanta Floral Co., Atlanta, Ga. For page see List of Advertisers. FLOWER POTS W. H. Ernest, 28th and M Sts., Washington, D. C. For page see List of Advertisers. A. H. Hews & Co., Cambridge, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. Hilflngcr Bros., Ft. Edward, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Syracuse Red Pots. Syracuse Pottery Co., Syracuse, N. T. Say! Send to Feustel, for prices on B«4 flower pots. Geo. E. Feustel, Falrport, la. GALAX H. M. Robinson & Co., 15 Province St., and 9 Chapman PI., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. Michigan Cut Flower Co., 38 & 40 Broad- way, Detroit, Mich. For page see List of Advertisers. Caldwell the Woodsman Decorating Co., Evergreen, Ala. For page see List of Advertisers. Galax. Ask for price on case lots. Scran- ton Florists' Supply Co., Scranton, Pa. GERANIUMS R. Vincent, Jr., & Son, White Marsh, MI. J. E. Felthousen, Schenectady, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Wm. S. Herzog. Morris Plains, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. C. Eisele. 11th and Roy S!s., Philadelphia, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. Geraniums. 10 varieties 2 1-4-In., $1.60 per 100. Mme. Salleroi rooted cuttisgs, $1.00; 2-ln., $2.00 per 100. Wm. Doel, Paa- coag, R. I. GLADIOLI Arthur Cowee, Meadowvale Farm, Berlin, New York. For page see List of Advertisers. B. Hammond Tracy, Cedar Acres, Wen- ham, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. Gladioli, named varieties. Write for list. E. E. Stewart, Rives Junction, Mich. Gladiolus Augusta, 1st size, $12.00; 2nd size, $8.00 1000. Cash. Rowehl & Qranz, Hlcksvllle, N^Y. Augusta White, small sizes. $2.00 to $3.50 per 1000. John Fay Kennell, Chill, N. Y. GLADIOLI. GrofE's Hybrids, Gold Medal and Sliver Trophy Strain, Crawford Strain. Farquhar Hybrid seedlings. JOHN H. U.MPLEBY, Lake View, N. Y. GLASS Boston Plate & Window Glass Co., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. Peerless Glass Repair Clamp; you need them — 100 for $1.00. A. Klokner, Wauwa- tosa, Wis. GLAZING POINT H. A. Dreer, Philadelphia, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. GLOXINIAS Jos. Taiiby & Son, Wellesley, Mass. In writing to Advertisers icindly mention Horticulture 474 HORTICULTURE April 6, 1907 GREENHOUSE BUILDING MATE- RIAL. liOrd & Burnham Co., 1133 Broadway, New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Pierson U-Bar Co., 1 Madison Sq., N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Hitchings & Co., 1170 Broadway, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. i. T. Stearns Lumber Co., Neponset, Botton. For paqe see List of Advertisers. King Construction Co., N. Tonawanda, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. J. C. Moninger Co., 117 East Blaclsliawk St., Cliicago, 111. For page see List of Advertisers. S. Jacobs & Sons, 1365-79 Flusliing Ave., Brooklyn, N. Y. Metropolitan Material Co., 1398-1408 Metro- politan Ave., Brooklyn, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Weatliered Co., Box 789, New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Foley Mfg. Co., 471 W. 22nd St., Chicago. For page see List of Advertisers. GREENHOUSE HOSE Mineralized Rubber Co., 18 Cliff St., N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. GREENHOUSE BRACKETS Buxton & AUard, Nashua, N. H. Economy Greenhouse Bracket. For page see List of Advertisers. HAMMOND'S COPPER SOLUTION Benj. Hammond, Fishklll-on-Hudson, N. Y. HARDY FERNS AND SUPPLIES H. M. Robinson & Co., 15 Province St., and 9 Chapman PI., Boston, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. The Kervan Co., 20 W. 27th St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Michigan Cut Flower Co., 38 & 40 Broad- way, Detroit, Mich. Fancy Ferns. For page see List of Advertisers. E. A. Beaven, Evergreen, Ala. Fadeless Sheet Moss. For page see List of Advertisers. HARDY PERENNIALS M. H. Walsh, Woods Hole, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. Funkla variegata clumps, $6.00 per 100. H. Pladeck, Elmhurst, N. Y. Yucca I'Mlamentosa, No. 1, 4c.; Iris gibir- Ica, 3c. Ellsworth Brown & Co., Sea- brook, N. H. ^)ur Catalogue of Hardy Plants are classi- fied according to the height they grow. Mailed free on request. Johu R. Clarke & Co., Bellevue Greenhouses, 1700 Centre St., West Roxbury, Mass. Hemerocallls Thunbergil, 12 inch clumps, $20 per 100. Yucca tilamentnsa, strong plants with 50 leaves, $20 per 100. Hibiscus moscheutus, 3 yrs.. $4 per 100. Yucca glorinsa. $10 per 100. Ask for trade list of hardy nursery stock. Samuel C. Moon, Morrisville, Pa. HEATING APPARATUS Lord & Burnham Co., 1133 Broadway, New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Pierson U-Bar Co., 1 Madison Sq., N. Y. For page see List of AdYer::i'-s. Hitchings & Co., 1170 Broadway, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Kroescheli~Bros., '35~Brle~Strr Chicago. For page see List of .\dvertlsers. Johnston Heatlng^Co., 1133 Br'dway, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. HELIOTROPES. Heliotropes (dark), good stock, strong and well rooted, R. C, 60e. 100; $5.00 per 1000. Cash. J. P. Cannata. Mt. Freedom, N. J. HOLLYHOCKS Hollyhocks. Large fleld-grown plants, $3.00 per 100. Double in separate colors of red. white, pink, yellow and maroon; also the Aiiegheny strain. Send for cata- logue of hollyhocks, dahlias and hardy plants. W. W. WILMORE, Box 382, Den- ver, Colo. HONEYSUCKLES. Golden Honeysuckles, 7c. Ellsworth Brown & Co., Seabrook, N. H. HORICUM Hammond's P. & S. S. Works, FIshklll-on- Hudson, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. HOT-BED SASH The A. T. Stearns Lumber Co., Neponset, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. Hitchings & Co., 1170 Broadway, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Lord & Burnham Co., 1133 Broadway, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. HOT WATER CIRCULATOR Holly-Castle Co., 170 Summer St., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. HYDRANGEAS. Hydrangea paniculata grandlflora, 3 ft., Sc. Ellsworth Brown & Co., Seabrook, N. H. INSECTICIDES. Nicotlcide kills all greenhouse pests. P. R. Palethorpe Co., Eleventh St., Louisville, Ky. KENTIAS Godfrey Aschmann, 1012 Ontario St., Phlla. A. Leuthy & Co., Rosiindale, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. LAWN AND CEMETERY VASES Kramer Bros. Foundry Co., Dayton, Ohio. For page see List of Advertisers. LAW^N MOWER Clipper Lawn Mower Co., Dixon, IIU For page see List of Advertisers. LEADING RETAIL FLORISTS Alex. MeConnell, New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Thomas Young, Jr., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Fred C. Weber, 4326 Olive St., St. Louis, Mo. For page Fee List of Advertisers. J. Breitmeyer's Sons, Detroit, Mich. For page see List of Advertisers dTo George H. Cooke, Washington, For page sec List of Advertisers Samuel Murray, 1017 Broadway, Kansas City, Mo. For page see List of Advertisers. T2T4^F D. C. St.. Gude Bros. Co., Washington, For page see List of Advertisers. Eyres, 11 N. Pearl St., Albany, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Young & Nugent, 42 W. 28th St., N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Mills, the Florist, Jacksonville, Fla. Telegraph or mail orders promptly filled. Long distance telephone connections. Theodore Miller,~4832 Delmar Bvi., St. Ix)uis, Mo. For page see List of Advertisers. J. Hauswlrth (temporary address) 13 Congress St., Chicago. For page see List of Advertisers. LEADING RETAIL FLORISTS— Con- tinued. William J. Smyth, Michigan Ave. and Slst St., Chicago. For page see List of Advertisers. Wm. H. Rock Flower Co., Kansas City, Mo. For page see List of Advertisers. Park Floral Co., Denver, Colo. For page see List of Advertisers. Thos. F. Galvin, 124 Tremont St., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. W. H. Donohoe, 2 W. 29th St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Atlanta Floral Co., Atlanta, Ga. For page see List of Advertisers. Jacob Schuiz, 644 4th Ave., Louisville, Ky, For page see List of Advertisers. LILY OF THE VALLEY Wm. Elliott & Sons, 201 Fulton St., N. Y. Lily of the Valley Clumps. John Scheepers & Co., 4 and 6 Old Slip, New York. For page see List of Advertisers. LILY BULBS Lilium superbum, extra large bulbs, 25c. •act; $1.50 per 10; $8.00 per 100. L. B. Williams, Nottingham, N. H. MASTICA P. O. Pierce Co., 170 Fulton St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. MOON VINES Godfrey Aschmann, 1012 Ontario St., Phiia. B^or page see List of Advertisers. NIKOTEEN APHIS PUNK. Nicotine Mfg. Co., St. Louis, Uo. NURSERY STOCK John Waterer & Sons, Ltd., American Nursery, Bagshot, Engltod. For page see List of Advertisers. John Scheepers .% Co. 4 and 6 Old Slip, New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Cottage Gardens Co., Queens, N. Y. Specimen Nursery Stock. For page see List of Advertisers. The Conard & Jones Co., West Grove, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. F. W. Kelsey, 150 Broadway, New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Elizabeth Nursery Co., Elizabeth, N. J. The F. E. Conine Nursery Co., Stratford, Conn. For page see List of Advertisers. The Wm. H. Moon Co., Morrisyllle, Pa. American Arborvltae. For page see List of Advertisers. The New England Nurseries Co., Inc., Bed- ford, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. Cut leaf Staghorn sumach, large stock, 6c. to 15o.; Kudzu Vines, 15c, Bdw. Teas, Jcplin, Mo. ORCHID PLANTS Lager & Hurrell, Summit, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. Sander, St. Albans, England. Importers, Exporters, Growers, Hybridist!. For page see List of Advertisers. Julius Roehrs Co., Rutherford, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. Carrillo & Baldwin, Secaucua, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. A. Held, 11-19 William St., New York. For page see List of AdveiM;lsers. Seibrecht & Son, Rose Hill Nurseries, New Rochelie. N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Jos. A. Manda, 191 Valley Road, W. Orange, N. J. Orchids, Orchid Baskets, Peat. For page see List of Advertisers. Laelia anceps, $4.00 per doz.; $25.00 per 100. Carriage paid. J. A. McDowell, Ap. 167, City «f Mexico. For List of Advertisers See Page 477 Aoril 6, 1907 HORTICULTURE 473. PALMS A. Leuthy & Co., Rosllndale. Mass. For page see List of Advertlsera. Slebrecht & Son, Rose Hilf Nurseries, New Rochelle, N. Y. For page see List of AdTertlsers. " Peter Henderson & Co. SS-ST Cortlandt St.. New York. For page s-ee List of Advertisers. ~ John Scheepers & Co. 4 and 6 Old Slip, New Y'ork. For page see List of Advertisers. PANSY PLANTS. Pansy plants; strong transplanted, $10.00 per 1000. F. A. Bailer, Bloomlngton, III. Wm. Dobbertin, 595 Josepli Ave., Roches- ter, N. Y. Giant Pansy Plants. For page see List of Advertisers. PATENTS Slggers & SIggers, Washington, D. C. For page see List of Advertisers. PEONIES Peonies, fine assortment, $10.00 per 100. F. A. Bailer, Bloomlngton, 111. Peonies. 1200 sorts. Greatest list any- where. C. Betscher, Canal Dover, Ohio. Wholesale grower of peonies. List of 100 varieties. J. F. Rosenfleld. West Point, Neb. Peonies. 200 strong undivided five year old clumps; pink sorts only. .$25 per 100. Ask for trade list of ornamontal nursery stock. Samuel C. Mnon, Morrisville, Pa. PETUNIAS The Yates Floral Co., Canajoharle, N. Y. Scranton Florists' Supply Co., Scranton, Penn. Double Petunia the Queen. For page see List of Advertisers. C. Eisele. 11th and Roy Sts., Philadelphia, Pa. Howard's Star and Rosy Morn. For page see List of Advertisers. Wm. S. Hcrzog. Morris Plains, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. POT HANGERS Pot hangers, Kramer's $1 doz. by exp., $1.25 by mall. I. N. Kramer & Son, Cedar Rapids, la. PLANT BED CLOTH Mineralized Rubber Co., 18 CllCt St., N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. PRIVET Califcrnia privet, all sizes. J. T. Lot- ett. Little Silver, N. J. PRUNING SHEARS Rhodes Mfg. Co., Grand Rapids. Mich. RHODODENDRONS John Waterer & Sons. Ltd.. American Nursery, Bagshot, Eng. For page see List of Advertisers. ROSES M. H. Walsh, Woods Hole, Mass. Hardy Roses, H. T. Roses and Ramblers. For page see List of Advertisers. Paul NiehoCf, Lehighton, Pa. Rose Aurora. For page see List of Advertisers. Robert Scott & Son, Sharon Hlli; Del. Co.. Pa. Grafted Roses. The Conard & Jones Co., West Grove, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. Bay State Nurseries, No. Ablngton, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. A. N. Plerson, Cromwell, Conn. Grafted Roses, Own-Root Beauties. For page see List of Advertisers. Rosedale Nurseries, Tarrytown, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Montrose Greenhouses, Montrose, Mass. Grafted Bride and Bridesmaid Roses. For page see List of Advertisers. ROSES — Continued. Eastern Nurseries, Jamaica Plain, Mass. Rose Frau Karl Druschkl. R. T. McGorum, Natlck, Mass. Grafted Brides and 'Maids. For page see List of Advertisers. Low-budded roses] No. T, $95.00; No! 1 1-2, $65.00 1000. H. T. Jones, Elizabeth, N. J. American Beauties, 2 1-2 In., $8.00 per 100; $75.00 per 1000. Chas. H. Totty, Madi- son, N. J. Own root roses, 2 years. C. Ramblers, $7.00; Dorothy Perkins, P. W. and Y. Ram- blers, $5.00; H. P. roses and Baby Ram- blers, $8.00 per 100. Gilbert Costleh, Roch- ester, N. Y. Baby Rambler roses, fine dormant stock, one year, $12 per 100, 2 1-4-ln. pot plants, extra well rooted, $4 per 100, $30 per M. Orders booked for delivery now or any time up to late spring. Samples free. Brown Brothers Company, Rochester, N. Y. The beautiful new pink rose, MISS KATE MOULTON Is the queen, of all pink roses. It's a winner and .vou should grow it. Price $30.00 100; 50O $125.00; 1000 $200.00; 5000 and upwards $175 per 1000. Minneapolis Floral Co., Minneapolis, Minn. SALVIAS Perennial Gardens Co., Toledo, .0. For page see List of Advertisers. Salvia Zurich. C. Eisele. 11th and Roy Sis., Philadelphia, Pa. Salvia Bonfire. For prge see List of Advertisers. SEEDS T. J. Grey & Co., 32 So. Market St., Boston. Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. Joseph Breck & Sons 51 and 52 N. Market St., Boston, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. W. Atlee Burpee & Co., Philadelphia. "New Creations" In Bush Llmas, For page see List of Advertisers. J. M. Thorburn & Co., 33 Barclay St., N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Henry A. Dreer, Philadelphia. For page see List of Advertisers. A. T. Boddlngton, 342 W. 14th St., N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. H. P. Mlchell Co.. 1017 Market St., Phlla. For page see List of Advertisers. James Vick's Sons, Rochester, N. Y. Aster Seed. For page see List of Advertisers. W. W. Rawson & Co., 5 Union St., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. Hjalraar Hartmann & Co., 12 Stormgade, Copenhagen, Denmark. Cauliflower and Cabbage Seed. For page see List of Advertisers. Rickards Bros., 37 E. 19th St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Johnson Seed Co., 217 Ma rket St., Phlla. For page see List of Advertisers. R. & J. Farquhar & Co., 6-7 So. Market St., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. Wm. Elliott & Sons, 20r Fulton" St., n7^. For page see List of Advertisers. C. C. Moree & Co., 171-73 Clay St., San Francisco, Calif. For page see List of Advertisers. H. E. George, 929 Morton Ave., Pasadena, California. Delphinium Cardinale Seed. ASTER SEEDS, home grown. Bargain list read.v. H. W. Koerner, Sta. B, MU- waukee. Wis. I sell only reliable flower seeds. Ask for wholesale catalogue. O. V. Zangen, Hoboken, N. J. Conrad Appel, Darmstadt, Germany, Es- tab. 17S9. High Grade Grass. Clover, and Tree Seeds. Surplus Garden Peas — 50 bu. Alaska, $3.2.5 per bu.; 40 bu. First and Best, $2.00 per bu. New crop northern Michigan grown: none better. W. F. Allen, Salis- bury, Md. SHEEP MANURE R. & J. Farquhar & Co.. 6 and 7 So. Mar- ket St.. Boston. Pulverized Sheep Manure. For page see List of Advertisers. SHEET MOSS E. A. Heaven, Evergreen, Ala. For page see List of Advertisers. SHRUBS. Japanese Wistarias, 8c.; Berberis Thun- bergii, 12 to 18 in., 3 l-2c.; Hibiscus, C, Eye and Piuk, 3c.; Norway Spruce, 1 1-2 to 2 1-2 ft., 8c. Ellsworth Brown & Co., Scabrook, N. H. 1000 Large Shrubs 5 to S ft. assorted for $150. Ask for trade list of ornamental nur- sery stock. Samuel C. Moon, MorrlsvUle, Pa. SMALL FRUIT PLANTS Dewberry plants, Lucretia and Anstin, $5.00 per loOO, $20.00 per 5000; Premo, $6.00- per 1000, $25.00 per 5000; Turner red rasp- berry plants, $6.00 per 1000, $25.00 per 5000. W. F. Allen, Salisbury, Md. SMILAX Smilax seedlings, fall-sown, $3.00 per 1000. F. A. Bailer, Bloomlngton, IH. SPHAGNUM MOSS Live Sphagnum moss, orchid peat and orchid baskets always on hand. Lager ft Hurrell, Summit. N. J. SPIREA Splrea, extra fine clumps In leading va- riety. F. W. O. Schmltz, Prince Bay, N. T. Splrea, Van Houttll, 2 to 3 ft., 6c: U- to 24 In., 4c. Ellsworth Brown & Co., Seabrook, N. H. STEAM TRAP E. Hlppard, Youngstown. O. STRAWBERRY PLANTS Strawberry plants, 90 best varieties, stock unexcelled. Ask for prices on wbat you want. W. F. Allen, Salisbury, Md. THERMOSTATS Fire and Frost Alarm. Heat regulators. Brown Alarm Co., Denver, Colo. TOMATO SEEDS Wm. Sim. Cliftondale, Mass. Comet Tomato. For page see List of Advertisers. VEGETABLE PLANTS 500 to 1000 2 1-2 in. Pot Plants, Tomato. "The Comet." Strong and ready for shift. $3.50 per 100. Cohanzie Carnation Greeo- houses. New London, Conn. Small seed-bed to large transplanted vegetable plants ready tor field. Best sorts cabbage, cauliflower, lettuce, etc. Mod- erate prices. Let us send you price lists. Frank Shearer & Son, Blnghamton, N. Y. 50,000 large 4-vear old Barrs Mammoth Asparagus roots, $0.00 per 1000: $25.00 per 5000. (500 will fill a sugar barrel.) Ad- dress W. F. Allen, Salisbury, Md. VENTILATING APPARATUS Lord & Burnham Co., 1133 Broadway, N. T. For page see List of Advertisers. Plerson U-Bar Co., 1 Madison Sq., N. T. For page see List of Advertisers. ""Hitchings & Co., 1170 Broadway, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Weathered Co., 46-48 Marlon St., N. T. For page see List of Advertisers. Foley Mfg. Co., 471 W. 22nd St.. Cblcaco- For page see List of Advertisers. The Advance Co., Richmond, Ind. For page see List of Advertisers. J. C. Monlnger Co.. 421 Hawthorne At*., Chicago. The Chicago Lifter. In writing to Advertisers kindly mention Horticulture ■A76 HORTICULTURE April 6, 1907 VINCAS 10,000 Tineas 2 1-2 In., fine, W-50 per 100; 920.UU per 1000. K. Cuttings same, $1.00 per lOo; $7.00 per 1000. Cash, pleaae. BeoJ. Counell, West Grove, Pa. VIOLETS H. R. Carlton, Wllloughby, O. Violet, Uov. Herrlck. For page see List of Advertisers. Princess of Wales Violets. Rooted cut- tings, 75c. 100; 2-ln. pot plants, $2.50 Wm. Doel, Pascoag, R. 1. WILD SMILAX E. A. Beaven, Evergreen, Ala. Southern Smllaz. For page see List of Advertisers. Caldwell the Woodsman Decorating Co., Evergreen, Ala. For page see List of Advertisers. WIBEWORK Eeed & Keller, 122 W. 25th St., N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Wlrework. Write for our catalogue. Holton & Hunkel Co., Milwaukee, Wig. William E. Hellscher's Wire Works, 8840 Broadway, Detroit, Mich. The "Just Right" kind. Send .'or ii>lce list. Frank W. Ball, 31 East Third Street, <:inclnnatl, O. WIRE SUPPORTS The Helm Carnation Support. Write for .price. Helm Carnation Support Co.. Con- nerBvlUe, Ind. W^HOLESALE FLORISTS Boston N. F. McCarthy & Co., 84 Hawley St., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. 'B. M. Robinson & Co., 15 Province St., and 9 Chapman PI., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. George A. Sutherland Co., 34 Hawley St., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. Welch Bros., 226 Devonshire St., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. Bntfalo Wm. F. Kastlng, 383-87 Elllcott St, Buf- falo, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Chicago Cbas. W. McKellar, sTwabash Av., Chlcafo. For page see List of Advertisers. Peter Relnberg, sT Wabash Av., Chlcafo. For page see List of Advertisers. A. L. Randall Co., 19-21 Randolph St, Chicago. For page see List of Advertisers. K. F. Wlnterson Co.. 45-49 Wabash Are., Chicago. For page see List of Advertisers. Poehlmann Bros. Co., 35 Randolph St., Chicago. For page see List of Advertisers. Detroit Michigan Cut Flower Exchange, 38 & 40 Broadway. For page see List of Advertisers. "~ Ne'w York •J. K. Allen, 106 W. 28th St., New York. For p-ige see List of Advertl.j<;r8. Wm. Stuart Allen Co New Kork. 53 W. 28th St., For page see List of Advertisers. C. W. Ebermanr53 W. 30th St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. J. S. Fenrlch, 110 W. 28th St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Ford Bros., 48 W. 28th St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. H. E. Froment, 57 W. 28th St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Alex. J. Guttman, 43 W. 28th St. New York. ■ For page see List of Advertisers. B. C. Horan, 55 W. 28th St.. New York. For page see List of Advertisers. A. H. Langjahr, 55 W. 28th St.. New York. For page see List of Advertisers. 'WHOLESALE FLORISTS— Continned New York. James McManus, 42 W. 28th St.. New York. For page see List of Advertl.sers. Chas. Millang, 50 W. 29th St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. John I. Raynor, 49 W. 28th St.. New York. For page see List of Advertisers. W. F. Sherlden, 39 W. 28th St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Traendly & Schenck, 44 W. 28th St. New York. For page see List of Advertisers. A. L. Young & Co., 54 W. 28th St.. New York. For page see List of Advertisers. John Young, 51 W. 28th St.. New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Philadelphia W. E. McKlsslck, 1221 Filbert St.. Phlla- delphla. Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. Leo Nlessen Co., 1209 Arch St.. Philadel- phia, Pa. For page see List cf Advertisers. The S. S^ Pennock-Meehan Co., 180S-18 Ludlow St., Philadelphia, Pa. For page sue List of Advertisers. Edward Reid, 1526 Ranstead St., Phllv delphla. Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. Pittsburg J. B. Murdoch & Co., 545 Liberty 8t, Pittsburg, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. New Offers in This Issue. CANNAS. H. F. Michell Co., Philadelphia. For page see List of Ad\t'rti.sei-s. CYPRIPEDIUM REGINAE^ 11. P. Kelse.r, Salem, Mass. For page see List of Aci\'L'rti^ers. ENGLISH POT-GROWN GRAPE VINES: TRAINED FRUIT TREES. Bohliink & Atkins, Rutherford, N. J. For i)age see List of Ad\ertibeis. FLOWER AND VEGETABLE'S E EDS. Jas. Vick's Sons, liochester, N. Y. For page see List of AdvertiaeL-s. JAPANESE LILIEST I^TS EST PAEO^ NIES. Yokohama Nursery Co., 31 Barclay St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. KALMIAS, RHODODENDRONS. Eastern Nurseries, Jamaica Plain, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. PANDANUS UTILIS. Peter Henderson & Co., 35 & 37 Cortland St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. RHODODENDRONS, BOXWOOD EDGING, HARDY SHRUBS AND BORDER PERENNIALS. Henry A. Dreer, Philadelphia. For page see List of Advertisers. SAGO PALM STEMS, BEGONIAS, GLOXINIAS. Sago Palm Stems. Begonias. Johnson Seed Co., 217 Market St., Phlla. For page see List of Advertisers. SEASONABLE STOCK: BEDDING STOCK. R. Vincent, Jr., & Son, White Marsh, Md. For page see List of Advertisers. SHRUBS, ROSES^k N D H E R BACE- OUS PERENNIALS. New England Nurseries. Bedford, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. WANTS, FOR SALE, ETC. Advertisements in this column one cent a word. Initials count as words. Cash with order. HELP WANTED WANTED — Man for general greenhouse work on place of 12,000 feet. Must be good grower of carnations, 'mums, violets and general stock. Married man preferred. W. W., care HORTICULTURE, Boston. SITUATIONS WANTED POSITIONS WANTED for head garden- ers and assistants; for further Information apply to W. W. Rawson & Co., 5 Union St., Boston, Mass. ~STrUATION WAN'TED— Gardener or su- perinteudent with 13 .years' experience In caring for and improving gentleman's place. Fruit, flowers and vegetables hot and cold, grapery, greenhouse, etc. Mar- ried. Reference from last place. E, San- ders, Cemetery Ave., Albany, N. Y. HORTICULTURAL SITUATION WANTED — Long experience In orchids, palms and exotic plants; been 5 years In tropical country, understand gardening in general. Now at a well-known flower nurs- ery of N. Y. State, Will give best of ref- erences In every detail. Private place pre- ferred. Address D. A., Box 303, Osslning, N. Y. BUSINESS CHANCES WANTED — A partner for a good whole- sale and retail florist business near Bos- ton. Must furnish some capital and be of good character. Address L. G., care HORTICULTURE, 11 Hamilton Place, Boston. WANTED — A partner of good character, with small capital, to Invest in new Insect exterminator at half interest. Address Partner, care HORTICULTURE, 11 Hamil- ton Place, Boston. misc^lTlaneous WANTED TO EXCHANGE. 4 1-2-inch Scotti and Piersonil Ferns, for Young Rose and Carnation Stock. What have you? Cottage Greenhouses, Bushncll, m. WANTED — To buy or exchange for any other stock, old plants of Aspidistras, botb green and variegated. Siebrecht & Son, 425 Fifth Ave., New York City. FOR SALE FLORISTS'WAGONSFORSALE Three florists' open wagons, three florists' top wagons and three sets of harnesses. Can be seen at 1 West 28 St., New York. EDWARD HICCINS. FOR SALE-Greenliouse Pipe 4-lQ. boiler tubes, second hand. Is t»» condition, absolutely free from scale aal with ends cut square. Sample and prices on application. Kroeschell Bros. Co., 8B Brie St., Chicago. FOR SALE. Greenhouse fifty by fifteen: a bargain If taken before June. 618 South St., Qulncy, Mass. FOR SALE— An old established business, greenhouses and stock. Allison-Pope Co. By Victor L. Llttig, Receiver, Davenport^ Iowa. BARGAINS: Two five-foot horizontal tubular boilers couplets; good condition; were running at ninety pounds. Address G. S. Ramsburg, Somersworth, N, H. For List of Advertisers See Page 477 April 6, 1907 HORTICULTURE 477. List of Advertisers Fage Alexander J. K 465 Alien J. K 470 Allen Wm. Stuart C0.470 American Nursery.. .452 Aschmann Godfrey.' •4S» Atlanta Floral Co. - • -467 Barrows H.H. & Son. 464 Baur Floral Co. 451 Bayersdor[erH.&Co.4£8 Bay State Nurseries.. 452 Heaven, E. A. 469 Bobbink & Atkins ...450 Boddington A.T. 463 Boston Florist Letter Co 467 Boston Plate and Win- dow Glass Co 477 Breck Joseph & Sons 463 Breitmeyer's J. Sons .467 Bridgeman's Seed Warehouse 463 Burpee W, A. & Co.. 463 Buxton & Allard 477 Caldwell the Woodsman Decorating Co 47 1 Carlton H. R 451 Carrillo & Baldwin . . . 464 Castle W. W..... 477-478 Chicago Carnation Co. 451 Clipper Lawn Mower Co 479 Conard & Jones 45a Conine F. E. Nursery Co. 452 Cooke G.H 467 Cottage Gardens 452 Cowee A 451 Dawson M. M 461 Dobbertin Wm 464 Donahoe W. H. .....467 Domer F. Sons & C0.451 Dreer H. A 465-477 Dysart R.J 468 East Bridgewater Dahlia Garden ....465 Eastern Nurseries . . . 461 Eberman Chas, W.. 471 Edwards Folding Box Co 468 Eggeling Floral Co... 451 Eiselt C 450 Elliott Wm. & Sons.. 462 Esler J G 479 Ernest W. H 477 Eyres 467 Farquhar R. & J. & Co 463 Felthouscn J. E 465 FenrichJ. S 471 Foley Mfg. Co 479 Ford Bros 470 Froment H. E 470 Calvin Thos. F 467 Getmore Box Factory 471 Grey T. J. & Co 463 Gude Bros. Co 467 Guttman Alex. J. 451.470 Guttman & Weber.. -460 Hail Asso. 479 Haines J. E 451 Hammond Paint & Slug Shot Worths. 477 Hariowardea Green- houses 451 Hartmann Hjalmar & Co 463 Hauswirth P. J 4^7 Held A . 464 Henderson Peter & Co 465 Herbert David & Son 465 Herr A. M 464 Herzog W. S 451 Hews A. H. 8r Co.. ..479 Hig^ins Edw 476 Hilfinger Bros 477 Hitchings & Co 478 Horan E. C 470 Johnson Seed Co 462 Johnston Heating Co.47g KastingW.F 471 Kelsey Fred'k W 461 Kelsey Harlan P 464 K.ervan Co., The ....471 King Cons. Co 479 Kramer Bros. Fdy Co. 478 Kroeschell Bros -479 Pago Lager& Hurrell 464 Langjahr, Alfred H.. .471 Leuthy A. & Co 465 Lord & Burnham Co. 480 Manda Jas. A 464 McCarthy N. F 471 McConnell Alex 467 McGorum R. T 452 McKellar Charles W.468 McKissick,W. E 468 McManus Jas. 470 Metropolitan Material Co. 479 Michell H. F. Co. ...462 Michigan Cut Flower Exchange. 471 Millang Charles 470 Millang J. A 471 Miller Theo. 467 Mineralized Rubber Co 477 Moninger J. C 477 Montrose Greenhou- ses 459 Moon Wm. H. Co. ...461 Morse C. C. & Co. . .463 Murdoch J. B.&Co..47i Murray Samuel 467 New England Nur- series 452 New York Cut Flower Co 471 Niehoff Paul 45a Niessen Leo. Co 468 Park Floral Co 467 Pennock-Meehan Co. 450 Perennial Garden Co.46r Perkins St. Nurseries. 465 Pierce F. 0 477 Pierson A.N 452 Pierson F. R. Co 450 Pierson U Bar Co. . ..480 Pochlmann Bros. Co.. 468 Randall A. L. Co.... 468 Rawson W.W.&Co. 463 Ray nor John I. 470 Reed& Keller 471 Reid Edw 468 Reinberg Peter 468 Rickards Bros 463 Robinson H.M. & Co. 466-471 Rock Wm. L 467 Roehrs Julius Co 464 Rolker August & Sons477 Rosedale Nurseries. .451 Rose Hill Nurseries .464 Sander & Son 464 Scheepers John & Co. 465 Schulz Jacob 467 Scranton F lo r i s t s' Supply Co. 465 Sheridan W. F 470 Sicbrecht & Sons . . . .464 Siggers & Siggers ... 477 Situations & Wants.. 476 Sim Wm 463 Skidelsky S. S 451 Smyth Wm. J.. 467 Stern J. & Co 468 Stearns A. T. Lumber Co. 479 Sutherland Geo. A . Co 47* The Advance Co. . . . -479 ThorburnJ.M. &C0.463 TottvCha<:. H 451 Tracy B. Hammond. .451 Traendly & Schenck.470 Traudt Jos 465 Van Steenkiste L.. . . .450 Vick's Jas. Sons 463 Vincent R. Jr. & Sons.465 Walsh M. H 452 Ward W.C 465 Waterer John & Son.s.452 Weathered Co 479 Weber F. C. 467 Weber H. & Sons 451 Welch Bros. 468 Winierson E. F. Co. .468 Vates Floral Co. ..... 465 Yokohama Nurseries Co 464 Young A. L.& Co 470 Young John 470 Young, Thos. Jr 467 Young & Nugent 467 Is Your Name In The Above List? If Not, Why Not ? GREENHOUSES BUILDING OR CON- TEMPLATED. New. Dickson, Tenn. — Frank Curry, one house. Pierre, S. D. — Enoe & Barney, one house, 30x90. De Pere, Wis. — A. Van Gemert, one house, 20x100. Waukesha, Wis.— Schenck & Bliese Co., one house, 42x150. Columbia City, Ind — Wagoner Flor- al Co., one house, 14x100; one house, 42x150. Additions. Southport, Ct.— E. J. Taylor, one house. Clarks Mills, Me.— F. H. Smith, ex- tensions. HORTICULTURE needs a wide- awake representative in every town in the land. Good commissions paid on advertising and subscriptions. If you are ambitious, write for terms. Send other business direct to Washington. Saves time and insures better service. Personal attention guaranteed. Twenty-five years' active service. SPECIALTY: "Working on the Faih of Others." SIGGERS & SIGGERS PATENT LAWYERS Box 9, National Union Buiiding WasiilnKton, D. C. BOSTON PLATE & WINDOW GLASS CO. GREENHOUSE 6LASS German and American %6i to 287 i St., BOSTON 20-22 Canal St GREENHOUSE CONSTRUCTION LUMBER John C. Honinger Co. 117 E. Blackhawk St., CHICAGO BETWEEN YOU AND ME, What do you think of the Buyers' Directory and Ready Reference Guide of HORTI- CULTURE? I always look it over be- fore I do any buying. -.->-^»»««»^»»»««»«»«»* Holds Class Firmly See tlie Point •V' PEERUSS GIssInK PoInU ftre tb«lra«t. No righia o- ioflB. Box of 1.000 poiau 75 Ota. poKpRld. HENBT A. DREEK. 714 ChMtant Bt., mift.,r». I«»»»»»»»»»»»»» CHANGE OF NAME HOLLY-CASTLE COMPANY To all whom it may concern : This is to give notice that the business which I have heretofore conducted under the trade name of "HOLLY-CASTLE COIVIPANY", I shall henceforth until further notice carry on solely in my own name, "William W. Castle". E. P. Holly, formerly in my employ, will no longer represent me. All debts due me individually or as "Holly- Castle Company" should be settled direct with the undersigned and all contracts should be signed by me. WILLIAM W. CASTLE 170 Summer St., Boston, Mass. STANDARD FLOWER POTS Packed in small crates, easy to handle. " ■ Pnce per crate I20 7iD.pots tncrate$4.ao 6o 8 " " 3.00 HAND MADE 48 g in. pots in crate $3.60 48 10 " " 4.8* 24 II **■ " 3.60 24 12 " '* 4.80 17 14 " " 4.80 6 16 " " 4-50 Seed pans, same price as pots. Send for price list of Cylinders for Cut flowers, Hanging Baskets, Lawn Vases, etc.Tenperccnt.off for casn with order. Address eilflngcr Bros.,Pottcry,Fort Edward,NeY, August Rolker & Sons, A^s., 31 Barclay St, N. Y. City.. Price pc 1500 a ID. pots in crate '500 »5< " " 1500 jH " " crate $4.88 5.25 6.00 10003 " 800 3H " 5.00 5.80 5004 " 4.50 330 5 1446 " 4.SI .3.16 Standard Flower . . P0T5 If your greenhouses are within 500 miles ol the Capitol, write us, we can save you money W. H. ERNEST, 28th and M Streets. WASHINGTON, 0. C. A STB C A (^feenliouse^l^^IlS xUSE IT NOW. F.O. PIERCE CO. 170 Fulton St., NtW YORK ' USE THE BEST. - Economy Greenhouse Brackets are used by leading growers every- where. Send for price list and de- scriptive circul,ar. BUXTON & ALLARD, Dept. A, Nashua, N.H. Why not try ANCHOR GREENHOUSE HOSE Plant Bed Cloth ^-:-'-:-"- on your ne^ t order. protect! sects, e low s free circulation of' Mineralized Rubber Com 18 CIHt Strait, Mew York ii |99 KILLS SAN JOSE SCALE Sold by the seed dealers For fine pamphlet, write to HAMMOND'^ SLUG SHOT WORKS, Fishkill-on-Hudson, N.Y. HORICUM 1478 HORTICULTURE April 6, 1907 I 1 AND All this "Hot Air" About Boilers and the big sums of money saved if you use them, is interesting reading, but we don't ask you to take only our say-so on our boilers. All we want is a chance to show you what they have done for others, as a proof of what they will do for you. Our boilers are greenhouse boilers, not simply boilers • — send for new catalog. HITCHINGS AND CO. GREENHOUSE DESIGNERS AND BUILDERS. Manufacturers of Heatioif and VeDtllalio^ Apparatus. 1170 Broadway, NEW YORK. I — T AND< The Kramer Bros. Fdy. Co. DAYTON, OHIO. Largest Vase Manufacturers In the U.S. Write to Department 3 for Catalog and Prices if interested. A Friend to Creenhouse Men It MAKES the IT UinDITC '^ MAKES the Boiler Work II Iff U II IVO water Oirculate It has been installed in many large establishments and is giving full satisfaction. Write to Robert Simpson, Clifton, N. J. ; Julius Roehrs Co., Ruther- ford, N. J.; J. N. May, Summit, N. ].; F. R. Pier- son Co. Scarborough, N. Y. ; Joseph Fuller, Leomin- ster, Mass. ; Perennial Gardens Co., Toledo, O. ; or Christ, Winterich, Defiance, O. The Circulator THE ELECTRIC CIRCULATOR is working in each of these establishments. MTe are No-w Prepared to Contract for Installing Our Neiv Stoel Folate IBoileM- built especially for hot water greenhouse heating, also piping and fitting according to most approved methods, in economical manner and with satisfaction guaranteed. Write to us for particulars and testimonials from those who have used this boiler during the past season. The Cast Iron Boiler for Greenhouse Heating is Doomed W. W, CASTLE, HEATING ENGINEER 170 Summer Street, Boston Apiil fi, 1907 HORTlCULTURi: 479 THE KROESCHELL BOILER is the only perfect Hot Water Boiler. Made in t5 sizes, heating 6000 to 50,000 sq. ft. glass to 60 at 15 below zero. Prices and Catalogue on application KROESCHELL BROS. GO. 35 Erie Street, CHICAGO STEEL RETURN TUBULAR | QlJnngl' Steam BOILERS Water Lawn Mower Go. What F. R. Pierson says : Johnston Heating Co., New York City, Geatlemen: — The internally fired steel boilers which you installei last fall are giving us great satisfaction. They heat very q lickly and are very economical. We t;re exceedingly well pleased with them and they have more than met our expectations.— Very truly yours, F. R. PlHRSON Co. JOHNSTON HEATING CO. 1133 Broadway, NEW YORK CITY WRITE FOR CATALOa AND PRICES We give our customers First-Class Wlaterial, the best of service at reasonable prices. Give us a chance to figure on what you need in our line and see for yourself. Free estimates and circu- lars. The Advance Co. RICHMOND, IND. NOW IS THE TIME TO INSURE TOUR GLASS AGAINST DAMAGE BY HAIL. For particulars address John a. Ealef, Saddio RIvar, H- •/• TheMower that will kill all the Weeds In your Lawn. If you keep the weeds cut so they do not go to seed and cut your grass with- out breaking the small feeders of rojts, the grass will become thick and the weeds will disappear. The Clipper will do It. Ask your dealer for them. If they have not g it lliem, below is the price; No. I — i2-inch Mower $3; No. 3 — is-inch Mower $6: No. T, — 18-inch Mower $7; No. 4 — 21-inch Mower $8 Send draft money-order or registered tetter. In writlngr advertisers, mention Horticulture mm SASH BARS 82 feet er loairei HOT BED SASH PECKY CYPRESS BENCH LUMBER GREENHOUSES ERECTED AND EQUIPPED COMPLETE IF DESIRED Write tor Circular "D" and Prices The A. T. STEARNS LUMBER CO. NEPON8ET, BOSTON ,JVIASS. METROPOLITAN MATERIAL CO. GREENHOUSE WRECKERS Everything In New and Second Hand REPAIR HEAT BUILD GREENHOUSES 1398-1408 Metropolitan Ave. BROOKLYN, NEW YORK Sun DRIE.D CYPRE.5S 'mm wnimm IS The. belst* f WRITE- OLLY Mfg. Co. 47/ hv.-22,^ ST. For Frs-Z-CatalociUB. VEitiTIL^TItiQ FlTTinCS WEATHERED COMPANY BOX 789, NEW YORK GREENHOUSE BUILDING AND HEATING Send for Catalogue 480 HORTICULTURE April 6, 190T B 'VERY time you pay your coal bill it jars you, doesn't it? Now suppose you felt sure that every pound of coal burned gave you the largest possible amount of heat returns, and that you got that heat with the least possible attention — wouldn't you feel a lot freer in mind, to say nothing of the money you would make by the money you would save? Then why don't you get that kind of a boiler? A boiler that's built by greenhouse people to meet greenhouse demands — and meets them. A boiler that burns any kind of fuel without change of grate — that has all the latest improvements, from clinker door to damper regulator at the front. A boiler that combines some of the flue qualities of a tubular with the quick heating and enduring points of a cast iron boiler. A boiler with a fire that has no dead spots — a boiler that responds instantly — one that holds a slow fire when you want a slow fire held — a boiler that demands less attention, and does more for the attention you give it than any other boiler — a boiler that above all is one af economy — a real, genuine greenhouse boil- er. Then buy a " BURNHAM" and buy it now — and now means NOW with " Burn- hams." It means now for this reason — everybody is pretty much like everybofly else when it comes to wanting boilers — they want them with a rush — write hurry up letters — wire us "why in thunder" and all that sort of thing, but all we do Is, ship the boiler in the order's turn — the chap with an order for one, stands the same chance as the five boiler man — but why take a chance; get busy and order It now. Lord & Burnham Go. Greenhouse Designers and Manufacturers. NEW YORK OFFICES 1133 Broadway, Corner 26th Street. BOSTON branch: PHILADELPHIA BRANCH 819 Tremont Building. 1235 Filbert Street tJ-BAR OU can't deny that the essence of all plant growth is light ; the more light the quicker and more abund- ant the plant growth — then U-Bar greenhouses are the best greenhouses built because no other house is as light, or can be as light, for we are the only ones building U-Bar houses, the lightest houses built. Send for catalogue. Pierson U=Bar Com= pany, Designers and Builders lJ = Bar Greenhouses, Metro politan Building, Fourth Avenue and Twenty- third Street, New York. PlYBRin Ehododenpkon Mart Weld. Priiv-oss May Fitzwilliam X Vpit.Uinniim laeviL'iitniii. eyoreato the/^ ^ riORfSTrFlANT^SMAN, WMaPE GARDSNli /{/ndred /pter^ts. im ^^eJDl LIBRARY NEW YO^ UOTANlc (JARDKN. ff // Nami/fohTlice. Gq/ro//, Mass. dutscrfpNon, ^10 0_^ 482 HORTI CULTURE April 13, 1907 CARNATION WINSOR We have not advertised Winsor until now because we have not had to. It is so good and its merits have been so generally recognized that it has practically sold itself. Our advance orders were very large, and we did not feel the necessity of advertising it until we were in a position to fill and take care of our early orders. We are now nearly caught up with our advance orders and have a fine lot of stock on the cutting bench, so that we can promise prompt delivery on orders received from now on. If you have not already purchased a stock of this, you should lose no time doing so. We have sold more Winsor than has ever been sold of any novelty that has ever been put on the market. Its merits and value are now so well established that one is not buying a chance. We are cutting and shipping right along between one and two thousand flowers a day to the New York market, where our flowers are sold. There is nothing on the market that approaches Winsor to-day in carnations. It is the best seller on the market, on account of its lovely color, fine stem, perfect calyx, and fine keeping and shipping qualities— in fact. In this regard it covers every necessary requisite as a market variety. From a growing standpoint, it leaves little to be desired. It is usually healthy, very vigorous and pro- ductive and we think, the most profitable carnation ever introduced. This may seem high praise for a carna- tion but it is no exaggeration. Winsor gives a large percentage of high-quality flowers. It practically does not split at all Notwithstanding the fact that we have had the darkest, dullest winter we have ever had, when the Enchantress and Lawson types are splitting badly all over the country with every one, we have not had one-half of one per cent, of split calyxes on Winsor— in fact, we seldom see a split calyx. Hundreds of visitors who have been at our Scarborough place will substantiate this statement, extravagant as it may appear. Any one who fails to plant Winsor this year will regret it. Rose Pink Enchantress is good, and a good many other varieties are good, but IF YOU WANT THE WINNER, PLANT WINSOR. STRONG ROOTED CUTTINGS, $12.00 per 100, $100.00 per 1,000. F. R. PIERSON CO., Tarrytown-on-Hudson, N. Y. English Pot Crown GRAPE VINES Our stock is stronger and handsomer than ever this year. We have a quantity of each of the following kindB; extra strong plants $5.00 each; second size $2.50 each. Special prices on quantities. Black Alicante Gros dore Blacjc Hamburg: White Nice Bidwell's Seedling: Muscat Hamburg: Muscat d'Alexandre Buckland Sweetwater Muscat Cannon Hall Gros Colman Muscat Bowood Golden Champion Muscat Gaminada TRAINED FRUIT TREES Apples, Pears, Readies, Plums, Cherries, Nectarines, etc. for immediate delivery. Ask for prices. Visitors Invited. Ask for Catalogues. BOBBINK & ATKINS, ^nJ n^/ts Rutherford, N. J. Wholesale Trade List. Plants from 2>2 in. pots, 50c. per doz. $3.00 per 100 Asparagus pluiuosus, Ageiatura Inimitable, Princess Paol- Ine and Blue Perfeetion, Salvia Ball of Fire, Dracaena indi- vlsa. Antirrhinum vitatum, Fuchsias in variety. Heliotropes, Moonvine, the true white variety, Ipomaea, Heavenly Blue, va- riegated Periwinkle, Irapatiens Sultanii, Cobaea scanden.s, Cup- hea, bantana. Lobelia, Parlor Ivy, Snapdragon Giant White. The same varieties, strong plants from 3 inch pots, 75c. per doz.; $5.00 per 100. CARNATIONS, Rooted Cuttings Flora Hill, Vesper, Boston Marliet, Vulcan, a fine red va- riety tor summer blcoming, $2.00 per 100. Ei.lliantnss, Pink I.awson, White Lawson, strong plants frum 21/2 inch pots, $3.00 per 100. Seedlings from Hats at $1.00 per 100 Asparagus Sprengeri, Smilax, Ageratum, Petunia, Verbena, Dracaena Indivisa, Marguerite Carnations. 1 1th & Rov Streets, PHILADELI^HIA, PA. C. E I S E L £, BELGIAN PLANTS, FINEST STOCK, LOWEST PRICES Order Quick Quick Delivery Araucaria excelsa, 6ne plants. $20.00 per 100 up. Rhododendron Hybrids, 34 named varieties. $ 18 oi per 100 lip, Aucuba japonica. $10.00 pt;r 100 up. Aspidistras green. $4.00 per 100 leaves. " variegated. $7.00 per 100 leaves. Rubber Plants ( P'lcus eiastica) . $9.00 per 100. Kentias, Arecas, Latanias, Phoenix, etc , etc. h r I I. $7.00 per 100 up. Bay Trees H rom $ ^ o per pair up. Begonias, tuberous singles. $(4.00 per tooo. *' " doubles. $23.00 per 1000. Gloxinias, named varieties. $/2.oo per 1000. F. O* B. Ghent, if unsold on receipt of order. Write for Catalogue. L. Van Steenkiste HORTICULTURE INTERNATIONALE 1 Dey St., Jcrscy City, N. J. ASPARAGUS SEEDS ( TKUE PLUMOSUS NANUS ) Greenhouse grown $4.50 per 1000 seeds. Special quotation on lots of 10,01)0 or more. S.S.PENNOCK-MEEHANCO. TUC Wholesale pUM 1 inC Florists of rniLM. 1608-1618 Ludlow St. In writing to Advertisers kindly mention Horticulture April 13, 1907 HORTICULTURE, 483 IMPERIAL and PINK IMPERIAL CARNATIONS You Cannot Afford to be Without these Two Excellent Varieties Price $12.00 per 100 ; $100.00 per 1000, 250 at 1000 rates, a discount allowed when cash accompanies the order A. J. GUTTMAN, The Wholesale Florist of New York 43 WEST 28TH STREET JOHN F. HAINES, BETHLEHEM, PA. 9IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIMIIIIIIII iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiimiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiHiiiiimiiiiiiiiimiiiiiiiiiiii: Beautiful cerise, ready for immediate delivery. $12.00 per = 100, J 1 00.00 per 1000. The variety nearly every florist will s grow. Get your order in now and be in line. 5 ARISTOCRAT WHITE PERFECTION The best pure white carnation on the market. First class cuttings ready for immediate delivery. $6.00 per 100, $50.00 per 1000. SEND FOR OUR LIST OF OTHER VARIETIES I CHICAGO CARNATION CO., a t PYFERivgr JOLIET, ILL. | Siiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiigiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii^ I^ A. 15 B> r^ Xv B> I JOHN E. HAINCS. New Pink Carnation for 1907 j Color— A peculiar shade of lovely pink, with a fainl yellowish cast : several sh .des lighter than the Law-on. , Unlike most Pinks, the brighest sun does not injure the j color. Size — i to 4 inches in diameter when estab- lished. Odor— Pleasing, but not strong. Stems — Invariably strong, but always gracefu , ranging (rom I 12 to 30 inches during the season. Habit, etc.— A very I quick, active grower, ma king specimen plants in ashoit time, even from late cutings. On account of its rapid 1 growth, requi es supporting verv soon alter benching. Gets away rapidly, blooms early and gives long stems rijht from th^ start. Productiveness -P odieious is ; the best word we know of to use here. It is the most incessant bloomer early : nd late, we have ever grown. Stuck limited. Delivery January 5th to 10th and later. Price $12.00 per 100. $100.00 per 1000 THE H. WEBER & SONS CO., Oakland. Md. FUCHSIA Little Be<.Uty. Strong. thrifty plants, 2}^ inch, ready for 4 inch pots. FERNS, Boston and Plerson, 5 inch, J25 ; 4 in., $12 ; 3 in , JS per 100. Barrowsii, 5 in., S30; 4 in., Sis ; 3 in , $10 per 100. Adiantum Croweanum 6 in. 50c each. Ficus Elastlca 6 in., 50c ; 7 in., 7SC. Begonia Thurstonii 3 in., ?8 per 100. English Ivy, 3 inch, $4.00 per 100. BflUR FLORAL CO., - Erie, Pa. DON'T Be Afraid To Invest In ROSE PINK ENCHANTRESS It is both free and "fancy" — a sure money-maker. Price $7.00 per 100; $60 per lOOO Delivery January and later. Write for Descriptive Circular. S. S. SKIDELSKY 824 No. 24th Street, Philadelphia CARNATIONS. Red Chief — Bright scarlet— early and very produc- tive. $i2.0G per lOo; $(oo.oo p;r looo. Average 3 in. flower. A leader in every respect. Bonnie Maid — Clear pink edged white. — $i2.co per 100; 103.00 per 1000. Large well formed bloom. Very early and productive. F. D0R.NE:R £i SONS CO. La Fayette, Ind. The Leading Scarlet brilliant color. One stem, tbe most prodse- tlve erer Introduced, blooms early until tlirown oat In July, no extra grais. All ■hoots make flowers. Watch the papers and see what growers say about It. None bat well-rooted, healthy cuttings leare the plac«. Rooted cuttings ready Dec. 15, 1906. Price, $6.00 per 100; $50 per 1000. JOHN E. HAINES, Bethlehem, Pa. FIELD CARNATIONS For July I Delivery Contracted For. Only the Newest Kinds Also CHRYSANTHEMUM NOVELTIES SICXn FOl! LIST HARLOWARDEN GREEN OUSES, Greerport, N. v Lool< tinrougli the Buyers' Directory and Ready Reference Guide. You will find some good offers tliere also. Chrysanthemums, Carnations and Roses Novelties and all the Standard Varieties. MOSCHOSMA RIPARIUM A valuable new Christmas Flowering Plant. WRITE for DESCRIPTIVE CIRCULAR and PRICE LIST. CHAS. H. TOTTY, - MADISON. N. J. CHRYSANTHEMUMS C. Touset and Nonin, the money makers as we have found them. $i,oo per doz.: $7.00 per 100; $60.00 per Tooo. Pacific, Estell, Willowbrook, Halliday, Kalb and L. Harriet, 60c per dor.; $4.00 per 100; Cash with order. EG6ELIN6 FLORAL COMPANY 653 S. Grand Ave., St. Louis, Mo. GOVERNOR HERRICK Originated and introduced by H. R. CARLTON, Willouehby, O. Wc have the following stock in the finest condition to plant and now is the time to plant : j^ inch at $a.oo perdoz., $io per too and $75 per tooo 4 " " 2.50 " " la " 100 " 75 " 1000 will pay you. Try It. Order at once. WHITE. Early — Willowbrook Mid-Season -Miss Minnie Wanamaker, Ivory, Mrs. H, Robinson, Niveus, Queen, Alice Byron, Eureka Late — Mrs. -\ cAnhur. PINK. Early— Mid-Season -Pink Ivory, J. K Shaw, Adela, Mrs. Pernn, Ethelyn, A. J Balfour, William H. Duck- h-tm. Dr. Enguchard Late— Maud Dean, The Harriott. YELLOW. Early— Mid-Season-G. Pitcher. Col. D. Appleton, -Mrs. William Duckham, Late— .Majjr Bonnaffjn, H. W. Reiman. Root Cuttings, $2 00 per 100: $ 15.00 per tcoo. The M- rale obtains only when 250 or more of a variety are ordered. For lots of 3000 or more write for special prices. A. N. PiCrSOn, Cromwell, Conn. HARDY PLANTS LARGE STOCK ON HAND Send for Price List Aquileo;i,i, Campamil.i, Delphinura.Digi- tallis, Diceutras, Eulalia, Gaillardia- Gypsopliila, Heliopsis, Heliautlius. Hemerocallis, Hibiscus, Iris Germanica, Iiis Kaempferi, Lychnis, Monarda, Phlox, Piulis, PlatycodoD, Spirea, Stoli- esia, Tiitoma, Vncca, and many other varieties . ViCK & HILL CO. P.O. Box 61 3 Rochester, N. Y. FIRST CLASS STOCK Salvias, Dreer's superb single fringed Pe- tunia, Ageratum, Lobelia, Coleus, strong, 2 inch, $1.75 per 100; $if>.oo per 1000. Geraniums, strong 3 inch branch d, $40.00 per 1000; Double Grant, $3=; 00; M. Verbenas. $16.00 per loco. Cash. WM. S. BERZOG, Morris Plains, N. J. PRICES QUOTED IN THESE COLUMNS ARE FOR DEALERS ONLY When Writing to Advertisers Please Mantlon Horticulture 484 horticulture: April 13, 1907 GRAFTED ROSES We oflFer this year the following assort- ment: Bride, Bridesmaid, Bon Sllene, Etoile de France, Franz Deeg;an, Golden Gate, Ivory, Gen. ricArthur, Kate Houlton, Kaiserin Au- susta Victoria, Killarney, La Detroit, Liberty, Mme. Abel Chatenay, Hme. Caroline Testout, Mme. Hoste, firs. Pierpont Morgan, flaman Cochet, Harechal Niel, Perle Des Jardins, Papa Gontier, Richmond, Rosalind Orr Eng- lish, Souv. Du President Carnot, Souvenir De Wootton, Tom Field, Uncle John, Wellesley. The above grafted from 2 1-4 inch pots }15.00 per 100; $120.00 per 1,000 for A No. 1 stock; nothing else will be sent out. On their own roots, from 2 1-2 Inch pots, re- potted from 2 inch, $6.00 per 100; $50.00 per 1,000. AMERICAN BEAUTY On own roots, from 2 1-2 Inch pots, $8.00 per 100; $75.00 per 1,000: 3 Inch pots, $12.00 per 100; $ino.OO per 1,000; April, May and Jnnc delivery. OUR GUARANTEE GOES WITH EVERV PLANT A.II,PIERSQN,Groiiiwell,CDnii. LADY CAY AND HARDY GARDEN ROSES in choice varieties. Field grown plants, first quality stock including Frau Karl Druschki. New Hardy Hybrid Tea Dean Hole. Killarney and Souvenir de Pierre Notting. Herbaceous Paeonies. Hollyhocks and Phlox. Catalogue mailed on request. M. H. WALSH MSt SPECIA1I5T WOODS HOLE. MASS. NEW CANNAS WiMiam Saunders \ ll%o"'^ per doz. ) $36"0() f per 100 New York Ottawa Send for our li&t and descriptive catalogue \Vc have a large stock of the best varieties. ROSES on their own roots our specialty Shrubbery in variety Be sure and get our catalogue. The CONARD & JONES CO., west grove, Pa- Grafted Brides 'Maid& ^lO.OO t>e>r lOO R. T. McGORUM Natick, Mass. SPECIMEN NURSERY STOCK Deciduoui Trees and Shrubs, Eversreens. Rhododendrons. Azaleas, over one hundred (100) acres of the choicest varieties. SEND FOR PRICE LIST COTTAGE GARDENS CO. Queens. Lons Island. • New York MO ON V I N E S (Ipomoea Noctiflora, A, W.Smith, originator), best pure white. largest and most fragrant moonvine in the world. I have made a specialty of them for the last iQ years, and am known as the moonvine grower of America, and grow yearly about 2o,oco 2% in pots, $3.00 per lOo. Now ready. GODFREY 1012 Ontario St. ASCHMANN Phlladelpbla, Pa. SHRUBS, ROSES and HERBACEOUS PERENNIALS Berberis Thunber^i, 12 to iS in. ' " 18 to 24 in. " " 2 ft., bushy Cornus serlcea, 3 to 3 ft " 3 to 4 ft. Cornus Siberica, 2 to 3 ft, 3 to 4 ft. Cornus stolonlfera, 2 to 3 ft. " •• 3 to 4 ft. Privet Ibota, 2 to q% ft. *' " 2^ to 3 ft. Rosa blanda, 2 to 3 ft. Per ICO $4.00 6.00 10 00 5.00 6 00 6.00 8.00 8 00 10,00 6.00 8.00 lO.CO Rosa lucida alba, i3 to 24 in. Rosa setigera, 3 to 4 ft. 4 to 5 ft. Spirea arguta, 2 to 3 ft. 3 10 4 h. Spirea Douglass!, 2 to 3 ft. " " 3 to 4 ft. Symphoricarpus vulgaris, 2 to 3 ft. 3 to 4 ft. Viburnum lentago, 3 to 4 ft. Celastrus scandens, 3 to 4 ft. FIELD CROWN PERENNIALS Hardy Asters, 25 named varieties Boltonias, in variety Coreopsis, in variety Delphinium hybridum, Euialia gracillima, Funkia lancifolia, Funkia Sieboldiana, Gaillardia grandifiora, Holiynocks, single mi.ved. Hollyhocks Alleghany, Helianthus, in variety, Hemerocallis *^ieboldii. Iris Kaempferil, named varieties, " Germanica, in variety, " Siberica alba, WN er 100 $S CO 5 CO ■^ 00 6 00 .3 00 4 00 3 00 5 CO S 00 6 00 n 00 S 00 6 CO S 00 6 00 5 00 Lilium auratum, large, " album, large, rubrum, Lirge, '* candidum, large. Phlox amoena, " decussata, best named vaiicties, " subulata, pink or white, Paeonies, strong roots, named varieties, Pyrethrums, double named varieties, Spirea palmata elagans, " " alba, " Venusta, Vinca minor, strong plants, $10. no per 1000 Yucca filamentosa, 3 years, Per 100 $12.00 8 00 9. CO 6.00 8.00 6.00 8.00 5.00 7.00 15.00 6 00 7.00 6 00 8.00 5.00 15 00 11.00 5.00 S-oo 8.00 4.00 8.00 WE CROW ABOUT lOOO VARIETIES HERBACEOUS PERENNIALS CAN N AS started Plants, ready April i5ih,75c. per 10; $6 per too. Large dry bulbs, $2 per 100; $15 per 1000 Austria, 6 ft. Beaute Poitevine, 4 ft. Black Beauty, =; ft. Florence Vaughan, 3^^ ft * Italia, 3 ft. Mad. Crozy, 3*4 ft. Pink Beauty, 4 ft. Pres. McKinley, 3 ft. Queen Charlotte, 4 ft. Robusta, 6 ft ESTIMATES CHEERFULLY GIVEN. CATALOGUES FREE. NEW ENGLAND NURSERIES, BEDFORD, MASS. nhe^rToNINE NURSERY CO. I • \ I STRATFORD, CONN. HAVE FOR SALE==^= 12 Years Established 75 Horteiise Hydrangeas, (blue) 8 years old in Half Barrels or withoul, $20, $25, and $30 per pair. As fine as in the market. 35 000 Roses, in the finest Everblooming and Hybrid varieties. Our roses are well known everywhere. 3,000 Tree Roses, in the leading Everbloon ing and Hybrid varieties. No belter in this or any other country. $15 per dozen. 500 Dorothy Perkins, 4 years old, $15 per dozen while they last. Aastrian and Scotch Pines, 4 to gleet, with balU that carry. You can't beat these. All other Everg:rpens, all sizes with balls that carry. All other kinds of Nursery Stock equally good. All sizes. Retail Only with lew excepiions. 1,000 Crimson Rambler Roses. 4 years old, 6 to 10 feet, $15 to $18 per dozen. No better anywhere. John Waterer & Sons, b^ AMERICAN NURSERY BACSHOT, ENGLAND have the finest s4ock of recognized Hardy Rhododendrons, Azaleas, An- dromedas, high class Evergreens and specimen Conifers. Ask for special list Of plants grown for the American trade. John Waterer & Sons are the great exhibitors Of Rhododendrons IP London. April IS, 1907 HORTICULTURE 485 Artistic Interior Arrangement of Conservatory with Tropical Plants The subject wliicli your California subscriber ha.^ aslvcd someoue to write about is a good one, and very Ut- ile has been written ujDon it. It would be much easier to handle this topic if a plan of a large tropical con- servatory was given, because there are so many shapes and sizes of greenhouses built -now. Therefore, the llrst thing we have to consider is the sort of greenhouses or conservatories that are most suitable to give the best and most pleasing effects. No doubt, the larger the house the more imposing effects can be produced. Xevcrtheless, in" houses of moderate size really pretty arrangements can be produced if a person has a little artistic ability. As 1 said in Horticulture a short time ago about arranging groups at our exhibitions that we lack originality, we have the same fault in the ar- rangement of our greenhouses. Everywhere one goes the arrangement is almost alwaj^s the same. The plants in a large conservatory or greenhouse are its furnishing just as much as furniture, pictures, and ■ other ornaments are the furnishing of a dwelling house. The tasteful liousefurnislier or decorator places his pic- tures, etc., in the places where they show to best advan- tage. The same rule id ay be applied to the plants in a large greenhouse. The great trouble with most of our greenhouses is that we have too many plants in them ; with such a condi- tion we are not able to arrange tJiem artistically and we do not get tlie comfort or enjoyment we ought to get out of them. A great part of the beauty of many plants is lost when ajnple room is not given to display their individuality. It is true that many of our greenhouse plants come from tropical forest jungles where they have a very poor show. The jungle in the tropics is the place where one can witness tlie struggle of the plants for an existence. We do not see them there under the best conditions, and we do not want to copy that in our greenhouses. What we want to study is a piece of tropical vegetation where the conditions are all favorable, when the plants are fully developed and do not have to struggle for life. The plants must have ample room to develop if we want to produce that beauty of stem and graceful curvature of leaf and frond, which is most pleasing to the eye. Large plants such as palms, tree ferns, and bananas, whether planted out or otherwise, should not be arranged in straight lines in the centre of the house, but should be placed irregularly and far enough apart thai their leaves or frond« do not touch one another. Under the >liade of these plants sucli things as calatheas, maran- tas, anthuriums, ferns and selaginellas may be -used. The advice in the above notes relates more to the l)lants in the centre of the house. The plants on the benches should be smaller and groups of flowering ]:ilants add much to the beauty and effectiveness. Far better effects can be produced if tlie plants are set in groups than if mixed indiscriminately. Groups of such jilants as ixora*, clerodendrons, imantophyllums, bou- gainvilleas. eucharis, gardenias and stephanotis when in blossum give a fragrance and brightness to the surround- ings that is sure to charm anyone. The same applies to plants with higlily colored foliage such as codiums, dra- cffinas. acalyphas and such like; they, too, are more pleas- ing when arranged in groups. There is nothing more lovely in a large greenhouse than a roof well-covered with climbing plants. They need a great deal of care and patience to get really sat- isfactory results from them. They should be tied up carefully and neatly to wires v.liicli have-been provided. At the same time the flowering branches should hang down gracefully and away from the glass. Some trop- ical climbers that give stunning effects when properly trained are: Thunbergia grandiflora, Thunbergia lau- rifolia, Stephanotis grandiflora, Porana paniculata, AU- amanda Hendcrsoni, Solanum Wendlandii, Passiflora quadrangularis, Petrea volubilis, Bignonia venusta, Bou- gainvillca glabra and B. spectabijis. There are many little things that add very much to the artistic effect. Nothing gives a more tropical touch to a large house than a few well-grown nepenthes. If they are given suitable places their pitchers are always sure to attract attention.' The staghorn ferns (platy- ceriums) in the same way are extraordinarily striking when placed in positions where they will show to advan- tage. Tillandsias and bromelias are curiously shaped plants living on very little but air and moisture; their ('juaintncss adds much if they are placed where tliey can obtain plenty of sunlight which makes them flower jirofusely. The stems of tree ferns can be clothed with the small creeping polypodiums or climbing philodendrons. On- cidiums and epidendrums can Ije attached to stems of large palms or tree ferns where they will give pleasing glimpses of how they grow naturally in the tropics. Under benches where the ground is not covered with pipes should be planted with Tradescantia zebrina, Sel- aginella Krusiana, Eex begonia or Panicum variegatum. There is nothing that makes a more pleasing border along the edges of the benches than a row of small pots of Panicum variegatum. Its variegated leaves and stem hang down gracefully over the front, obliterating the bare and barren look of the edge of the bench. Scores of little things like these can be added which are always sure to give pleasure after they are once done. Plants, pots, and, in fact, everything ought to be clean in an artistically arranged house. Neatness and tidiness count for a great deal. A large tropical house, to produce fine effects with large plants, should measure at least 200 feet in length, 50 to 60 feet in width, and not less than 50 feet in height. This will seem a large house to some persons but I will give you the dimensions of two large houses in which I helped to arrange the plants and where fine effects were produced. They are the palm house and the temperate house or winter garden at the Eoyal Bo- tanic Gardens, Kew, England. The palm house is 363 feet long, the width of the centre is 100 feet and it is 66 feet high. The wings at both ends are not quite as high or as wide. The temperate house or winter garden is probably the largest plant house in the world. The central division is 316 feet long, 140 feet wide, and 60 feet high. The octagons at both ends of the central division are 54 feet in diameter. The south wing meas- ures 116 feet long, 64 feet wide, and 3S feet high. The north wing also measures 116 feet long, 64 feet wide and o8 feet high. The total length of the structure is 638 feet. The cost was about $300,000. In the vjcin'ty of Boston the best arranged tropical house is to be seen at Joseph H. White's place in Brook- line where .James Wheeler presides. The large palms, cycads. and other plants are given ample room to show their individualitv. 486 HORTICULTURE April 13, 1907 Fruit and Vegetable Forcing at Irondequoit^ N. Y. A House of Cucumbers View flora Above. That Irondequoit occupies a unique and compara- tively enviable position among localities where fruits and vegetables of various kinds are grown in great abundance, all who are familiar with the situation are aware; and that it is not alone for the great quantities of fruits and vegetables that are produced witliin the borders of the town, that she is noted, but for fruits and vegetables of superior excellence in appearance and cjuality. Intensive, expensive, and extensive are words which convey to one nearly the entire thought, in connection with the culture and growth of fancy vegetable stock by the green truck gardeners. To give an idea of one immense farm is difficult. It is not extensive as to acres, but extensive as to yield ; intensive in science and expensive in maintaining, yet returns a fair profit. Vegetable growing is most profitable especially the green house department, for the reason that there is a greater demand for good green truck in winter than in the hot months of summer. The risks on crops may be greater, but the profits are correspondingly large. Some gardeners make a business of growing mixed crops, while others specialize with one. By mixed crops is meant the growing of lettiice, radish, cucumbers, parsley, beets, tomatoes, carrots, and other vegetables. The mixed crops in Irondequoit green houses seem to pay better profits because of the town being near to city A HousK OF Cucumbers View from Below. markets which demand a large quantity of first-class truck. TJie gardeners do not handle their own product on the city market, but sell in wholesale to the retail merchants. The grower ships much of his produce to other city markets, finding it safe to ship 50 to 300 miles, so Ihat the field of the grower is rather broad. But in shipping the grower must take into considera- tion the extra expense of express and freight rates for transportation. In the early days of gardening in Irondequoit land could be purchased for $50 to $100 per acre, but at the present time one is fortunate to find a good piece of gardening land for $1,000 per acre. The average size of a gardener's plot is ten acres. The gardener when he starts to build up his garden-farm after building house, barn, and sheds, puts up greenhouses, it may be one or two possibly more, and they may vary in size from those spaded by man to those ploughed by horse power. The cost of the houses may be $1,000 or $3,500. In floral culture more than one kind of flower can- not always be grown to good advantage in one house, but vegetable? are difl'erent. One can see many houses with five or six different kinds of vegetables in a good state of growth. To build up a garden-farm like the average in Irondequoit would require an investment of nearly $20,000. The ten acres of land would cost $10,000, three good gi-eenhouses $5,000, a good house April 13. 1907 HORTICULTURE 487 $4,000, and other equipment $1,000. And the gardener considers these a good investment. Some such establishments have been erected and by careful planning tlie gardener has discovered it to his advantage to erect more greenhouses until some now have ten or twelve, and have built tenant houses for the help which sometimes number five or six. The growers draw from the city and order from other cities the manure used for fertilizing the soil. Fail- ures in crops soraetime= happen; the reason seldom being apparent and such a case puts the grower to studying. Specialization in cucumber or lettuce offers opportu- nities for growins crops of the highest quality and for competing^in the market for the very best prices. The cost of specializing is practically the same as for gen- eral crops, but, the man who has trained for general gardening often meets failure when he attempts to specialize on one crop. These big-little farms are whole stories m vegetable culture. ^^^-nyp-^^.jo^^ Irovdf'Ouoit, N. Y. British Horticulture GOOD PRICKS FOR ORCHIDS Souie duplicate orchids from the Earl of Tankerville's Chillin-ham collection were recently sold at the auction rooms of Messrs. Protheroe and Morris m London. Many of the lots realized high prices, the highest being £735 for Odontoglossum crispum, var. Leonard Perfect. The plant sold was a portion of one shown last year at the Holland House exhibition, when it aroused great in- terest amongst the orchidists. It was afterwards pur- chased by Mr. Cookson and the Earl of Tankerville for £1100 and divided into two. It will thus be seen that the Earl made nearly £200 out of this transaction, once more emphasizing the fact that there is still money to be made from this branch of horticulture. The plant sold consisted of a single bulb and growth. The buyer's name did not transpire. Amongst other Odontoglos- .ums Mabel Whately realized £210, a second plant being knocked down for '£189; two plants of brilliant- issimum sold for £189 and £147 respectively. Tanker- villea made £105 and ardentissimum £105. The total amount realized by the 251 plants was £3,280. Most of the lots had to be bought "on trust" as far as the blooms were concerned. Very few of the plants were m flower, but the most expensive were depicted by colored illustra- tions showing the form and raarldngs of the flowers. The sale created keen competition amongst the buyers. A NOTED horticulturist's DEMISE British horticulture has sustained an irreparable loss bv the recent demise of Sir Thomas Hanbury, who was the owner of a famous garden in the Eiviera For some vears he kept up an interchange of plants and seeds with gardens all over the globe. His noted collection included a great variety of plants especially agaves aloes euphos- bias, yuccas, cacti, etc. Australian and New Zealand plants were also largely represented. The garden at- tracted ^dsitors from all parts of Europe. Sir Ihoinas Hanbury will long be remembered m Britain tor his o-enerosity on behalf of his favorite hobby. A few yea.rs ago when the growth of suburban London caused the Eoyal Horticultural Society to seek for a more congenial spot for their garden than Chiswiek afforded. Sir Thomas came to the so- ciety's aid. He purchased the garden of the late G. Y. Wilson in the heart of rural Surrey, and presented it to the society on condition that its main features were pre- served. The garden is about sixty acres in extent, and favorably situated for a successful carrying on of the so- ciety's experimental work, and the gift has immensely aided the work of the premier horticultural organiza- tion. The donor was very unassuming and desired no publicity for his great services to his fellow horticultur- ists. His knowledge of plants was very wide, and his happiest periods were spent in the garden, where he was always willing to place his extensive knowledge at the service of his many interested visitors. ANOTHER CiRNATION SHOW The second show of the A¥inter Flowering Carnation Society, held on March 13th, was very encouraging to the promoters. It indicated that the new society has come to stav. At present the exhibitions are made up by the flne specimens contributed by the trade, but there IS no doubt that in time the amateur growers will be more in evidence. Guernsey, the home of numerous market growers, has come to the front m the new de- velopment of carnation culture. On this occasion the island was well represented. Some floral designs proved a popular feature. The most striking was a tall cross of ' white carnations rising from a plinth, with a wreath of violets at the apex. Only one novelty received the at- tention of the Floral Committee, and this was an im- proved White Lawson, which received a certificate. There is every evidence that the cult of the winter flow- ring carnation is steadily developing in this country. A REMEDY FOR A BLACK CURRANT PEST For some years fruit growers have sustained heavy losses, owing to the ravages made by the black currant f^r/, CiM'^. 488 HORTICULTURE, April 13, 1907 Cucumbers Under Glass PRUNING The object of pruning is to limit the growth of the .plant in certain directi.ons. and concentrate the produc- tion of fruit in cortaiu axils, and since cucumbers are quite constant in tlieir habit of setting fruit, advantage can be taken of this fact, Fruit is generally to be found in every seventh axil on the main stem and every first axil of the lat- erals. In pruning, in general it is best to cut every lateral at the second leaf, which has a tenden- cy to concentrate a certain amount of energy in the first axil and will induce another (lateral ter- tiary shoot), to start at the point of cut- ting. This new lateral will in turn sot fruit in its first axil, and when this forms two leaves it can likewise be pruned > like the others. This method of J pruning causes the forma t i o n of a series of laterals which set fruit in first axils, the two-stem system of training cucumbers is to be followed it is neces- sary to prune the seedlings about the time ,the first leaf is done just above the shoot to start there, their If Sinsle Stem S.vstciu.. Ajrmed. The pruning should 1)C first leaf, ^ifhich will cause a new and induce another shoot to start in the axil of the cotyledons, but the majority of cucumber growers make 'use of a single stem. GROWTH OF YOTTNG PLANTS Cucumber seeds may bo sown in flats containing earth of a loose texture, or in special houses adapted to Ihe growth of seedlings. It is not advisable to force seedlings too rapidly, since they are likely to "dam]) iifF." "Damping off" is a .seedling disease peculiar to the cotyledon stage, and cucumbers are usually immune to this after they have formed one or two leaves. When these are formed, th.^ plants should be carefully trans- planted into pots or directly into permanent beds, if necessary. MoTe'eare should be taken in transplanting cucumbers tlian lettuce, since a lettuce seedling will re- vive when transplanted, even though there is no soil on Ihe roots, whereas it is advisable to disturb the soil around the roots of a cucundjer plant as little as possible. TK'NrrTmATURE The normal temperature for cucumbers is about 65 degrees at night and 85 or more during the day. Tem- perature requirements vary with the condition of the weather, as a higher temperature can be maintained in sunshiny than in cloudy weather. During a series of cloudy days it is well to keep both the day and night tf'inperatures down. This is more necessary when cucumber? are gi'own in poorly lighted houses than in veil lighted ones, since light is pre-eminently a factor Mliich produces texture in plants. Cane must also be exercised against too high soil temperatures, since cer- tain trotibles result from them. WATERING AND VENTILATION Ventilation requires the most careful attention, since the presence of a certain amount of fresh air renders the plants more hardy and prevents infection from mil- dews, etc. There are probal)ly no features connected with the care of plants which offer more examples of carelessness on the part of gardeners than watering. Over-watering of cucumber vines is easily accomplished, especially during cloudy weather, when evaporation from the soil and transpiration is slight, and in such cases the soil is likely to become soaked and remain in this condition too long for the welfare of the. plants. On bright, sunny days, when transpiration and evapora- tion are active, it is necessary to apply more water. Too much moisture in the air is conducive to fungous infec- tion, and tliis is especially true in. regard to the various mildews. DISEASES The diseases of crops under glass are so clearly de- pendent u])on conditions, such as light, moisture, and heat tliat it is always necessary to consider them in con- ;■■ i^.-^-/ ij _ji^'" '.', ,.^- ^\^-\ a Two Stem System. nection with the general management of the house; in fact,- there is no detail of greenhouse management which does not, in one way or another, influence crop produc- tion and bear upon susceptibility to disease. April 13, 1907 HORTI CULTURE 489 There are two mildews which are met with in cucum- ber houses,, one of which is known as the powdery mildew, which occurs on the upper surface of the foli- age, more abundantly on the lower leaves or older ones, whicli possess a reduced vitality. Powdery mildew sel- dom, if ever, occurs in houses which are well lighted and ventilated, and can gen'jrally be found when the opposite conditions prevail. Fortunately powdery mil- dew is not a serious factor ia cucumber growing, and if attention is given to the moisture, heat and light there is little probability of its gaining a foothold. Dowmy mildew is a more serious factor to deal with, although it occurs in houses only during a short period of the year — from August to late fall. We have never failed to hold this in check by controlling the moisture conditions. If new crops are not started until the latter part of September and October there is little risk of the mildew's appearing in the house ; therefore, the best way to keep it out of a house is to start the crop rather late and maintain at first dry conditions in the atmosphere of the house. Bacterial wilt has lately caused some damage to crops of indoor cucumbers started in August. It has not been observed on cucumbers started in September, and what is true of downy mildew appears also to be true of bacterial wilt. In general it may be stated that if growers wish to start their crops in August the at- mosphere .should be kept dry, and if any syringing is to be done, it should take place on sunshiny mornings when the plants will dry off quickly, not allowing the spores to germinate. This is also true of Anthracnose, which is common out-of-doors in August on melons and cucumbers. This disease, however, occurs in greenhouses in spring as early as March^ and it is necessary to be on the lookout for it at that time of the year. There are various other troubles common to cu- cumbers which are the resiilt of peculiar handling of the crop. Some of these are leaf curl, stem curl, wilt, etc. Timber rot is occasionally present, and eel worms have been known to do much harm to cucumbers under glass. The former is not a very troublesome disease, but eel worms have proved to be so, and the best method of eliminating them is by sterilizing the soil. Amherst, Mass. A Palm House at Oakdale, N, Y. The accompanying pic- ture gives an interior view of W. K. Yanderbilt's palm house at "Idlehour," Oak- dale, L. I. Its noticeable feature is the unique em- ployment of a raised vesti- bule entrance, giving an opportunity to look directly down upon the palms and showing to the best possible advantage their indi\ndual beauty. These raised vesti- bules give a charming note of distinctiveness to such a house and take away that usual storage room effect. This design and treat- ment was the work of the Lord Burnham Com- pany, who replaced (at one- third the cost) the original $70,000 palm house with its heavy shade-easting archi- tectural features, which made the tliriving of palms an impossibility. A Colored Plate will be sent o\it witH next issue. Subject— "ALLINGTON PIPPIN." *90 HORTICULTURE, April 13, 1907 horticulture: VOL. V APRIL 13, 190r NO. 15 are apparently learning that the newspaper reporter, wisely handled, may be made a very influential agent for their benefit. It is not so very long ago that many of the flower dealers seemed to consider it quite the projjer thing to boast and exaggerate concerning the details of their business, to spin fabulous yarns and on the approach of any special holiday to give currency to most alarming prediction? as to scarcity and in- flated values of flowers. Today we find the paperd teeming with alluring news and gossip of the flower stores, telling of the good things being prepared to ap- pease the flower hunger of everybody — ^thosc with slender purse as well as those with abundant means — and that there will be plenty for all. We note with pleasure other auspicious movements, on which the trade may be congratulated and to which we shall have occasion to refer at another time. PUBLISHED WEEKLY BY horticulture: publishing co. II Hamilton Place, Boston, Mass. Telephone, Oxford 292 V/M. J. STEWART, Editor and Manager SUBSCRIPTION PRICE One Year, In advance, $1.00; To Foreign Countries, 2.00: Single Copies, 05 ADVERTISING RATES Per Inch, 30 inches to page $x.oo. DiacouDts on Contracts for consecutive insertions, as follows : One month (4 times) 5percent.; three months (13 times) loper cent. ; alx months (26 times) 20 per cent. : one year (52 times) 30 per cent. Page and half page spaces, special rates on application. COPYRIGHT, 1907, BY HORTICULTURE PUB. CO. finlered as second-class matter December 8, 1904, at the Post OfBce at Boston, Mass. under the Act of Congress of March 3, 1S79, r^r^-m:t'w^w>^T'w^ It is in the air that the recent Easter p The forcing exjDerience with lorced bulb flowers FRONTISPIECE— Hybrid Rhododendron Mary Weld ''""' industry has so discouraged the growers of such ARTISTIC INTERIOR ARRANGEMENT OF CON- stock that the importations of bulbs SERVATORY WITH TROPICAL PLANTS-Robert _ for this use next season are likelv to be much reduced. Cameron 485 ■' FRUIT AND VEGETABLE FORCING AT IRONDE- ^^'^"^"^ "° °"' ''•"'' ^^"'""^ ^^'^ S^wer for feeling keen QXJOIT, N. Y.— H. R. Peachey— Illustrated 486 disappointment when he finds himself compelled to BRITISH HORTICULTURE— W. H. Adsett 487 accept a return for his flowers which scarcely covers or CUCUMBERS UNDER GLASS— G. E. Stone— lUus- possibly does not cover the first cost of the bulbs, yet "^ ^ °° it must lie evident to anv one comizant of the condi- A PALM HOUSE AT OAKDALE, N. Y.— Illustrated.. 489 ., . ., , „ " , .1 -, ■, , • WHOLESOME CHESTNUTS 491 t'ous that the bulb growers, methods might be improved NEWS OF THE CLUBS AND SOCIETIES much to his own advantage and for the benefit of the New Jersey Florlcultural Society-New York flower market in general, 'in no branch of the floricul- Flonsts Club — North Shoie Horticultural Society i c ■ t r- ■, — Conterence at Newport. R. I.— Pittsburg and tural profession do we find such haphazard methods or Allegheny Flonsts' and Gardener's Club 492 j^ore wasteful extravagance. Take for instance the New Bedford Horticultural Society — Dayton Flor- . ° ists' Club— Detroit Florist Clun— New Haven quantities of early-forced tulips that are to be seen in wTsWngt^n'""''"'^'"''" ^''°"^^y-^'°'''^'^' Club of ^^^ fj^e wholesale markets at the Holidays— mere shreds of Gardeners' and Florists' Club of Boston — Ameri- color and practically valueless, vet every bulb thus de- can Carnation Society-Club and Society Notes.... 494 .^royed had to be paid for in good money. -Indeed a HEATING TOPICS— Daniel IlifEe, Portrait 494 , ,. i ,,,,., • , ,• EXTRACTS FROM 'RAMBLING NOTES ON TREES ^^''«*^ proportion of the tulip shipments reaching the AND SHRUBS"— J. W. Duncan 495 markets all through the forcing season show poor Judg- SOME EXPERIENCES IN HYBRIDIZING— ,Tohn Cook 495 nient in the selection of varieties, over-forcing, rough ^^r., ^.„ r^,,^^ ' V ^ '.U^^ \ ',^^'J,^ handling, and hasty packing. Apparently little thought POT CULTURE OF CARNA'nONS— Wni. Duckham.. 502. , , •' 6 11 J o DAHLIAS-J. K. Alexander 502 ^^^^ ^^"^^^ S^"''^^ ^° bringing out the finer character of OBITUARY 502 these flowers or to provide the buying public with the CUT FLOWER MARKET REPORTS finelv cupped, stout petaled blooms which it is possible Boston, Buffalo, Coluinbus, Detroit, Indianapolis, , * , ^ j! 1 1^ n t t New York, Philadelphia, Twin Cities, Newport.... 505 to produce under careful culture. Good form is an MISCELLANEOUS essential in the tulip as it is in all other florists' flowers pSa^l'"". .''.°.'!"'!'.'™7"'"'"'''*^'' : Ill ''"'^ *'^^ fl'™sy looking specimens usually seen r.re not Palm House, Buffalo Botanic Gardens — Illustrated. 493 calculated to help this flower in the estimation of the rnt.\-poraTed ^^'^!!"^: ! .' ! .' ! ." ! ! ! ! ! .' .' ! ! ." ! ! ! ." .' ! ! ! ! ! 1 ! I9I '"'.«"'• '^^'^ ^^"'^'^ observations apply with equal force Catalogues Received 498 to the narcissus in all its forms. One finds it difficult Bu^?ness™^Chan<^ea 503 ^^ i*^c-ognize in the fragile, flabby material so abundant News Notes 503-507 in the fiower markets, the sturdj' sorts which produce, Gr'elnhousesBuiloingoV ■contemplated;:::;:".:;;;; 613 ""•^"" favorable conditions, those superb heavy-textured " ■ flowers which compel the admiration of everyone. It -n, ,, J! TTi i. -J. 1-1 would be interesting to know and, we doubt not, would l^rom the mass of Easter items clipped ° ' ' Makinn f i-\ ^ ■ \ ii u J 4. dlsclosc soiuc startHug figures if a reliable estimate MaKing irom the daily papers we gather abundant '^ ° progress evidence that" the florist business all over ™"^l ^^^ '''f' °^ tlie proportion of the entire forcing Ijulb importation which goes to loss, eitlier through in- the country is being conducted on a higher f,.,iority of bulbs or unwise treatment in forcing and and more intelligent plane than in times past. Florists marketing the product. April 13, 1907 HOKT iCULTURt 491 WHOLESOME CHESTNUTS. We know too well that there is but a small' enough margin of profit in tedding plants when all or practically all the stock grown is sold, but if a surplus of large proportions is left on hand a serious matter is up for con- sideration. Invariably the cause of much of this left-over business can be attributed to poor stock, plants not in blcx>m or faulty guessing in regard to best sellers. The latter condition we may not always be able to control, but the two former are without doubt of our own making. Always aim to have every plant in flower that should be in flower. It will be of little use entering into a lengthy discussion with a customer in regard 10 superior or equal merits of a plant not in flower; the average customer considers such the same as buying a pig in a bag. Geraniums in 3 1-2 or 4 in. pots placed pot to pot and left in the same place four or five weeks at this time of the year cannot reasonably be ex- pected to show up stocky and furnished with foliage down to the rim of the pot when taken up. Move the plant occasionally, letting air in around them. Leave a little space between each plant; it will help so much to bring the plant up to what will be ex- pected of them. Don't check geran- iums or anything else by a sudden ex- posure to a radical change of tempera- ture, because such action will affect their blooming propensities. Admit air gradually after the plants are in frames if such disposition is made of them. Pansies are always favorites with the fair sex when out shopping early in spring and should be displayed in full view of passersby. Pansies grown in flats right along can be exposed for sale without being disturbed; just lift the plants from out the flats with suffi- cient soil attached to insure their subsequent well-being. Plants lifted out of frames should have enough soil ■clinging to the roots and made some- what additionally adhesive with the hand. These plants should be placed moderately close in flats and displayed the same way as the others. Salvias should, by selling time, be in new pots but should have been long enough in that size to cause them to be pot bound, because in that case the foliage will not have that soft green appearance essential to the good health and thrifty condition of the stock. Cannas, when ottered for sale at re- tail, should be well started into growth either by placing the clumps on a bench and lightly covering them with soil, and tien after tliey have started potting them into 4 in. pots, or dividing them right away and placing portion divided into a 4 in. pot. One eye will be sufficient for the formation •of a plant. Another method of start- ing cannas is that of dividing the roots and then placing them in flats 3 1-2 in. in depth, leaving them in these until planting time. Pots are more gen- erally satisfactory for several reasons. STENANTHIUM ROBUSTUM. Please discontinue my geranium ad. I have so many inquiries for plants and I am sold out of the small sizes 1 advertised. WM. DOEL. Pascoag, R. I. The remarkable hardy perennial is. without doubt, one of our best new introductions, and may be classed with the showiest of all herbaceous plants. As the buds begin to unfold in early August they are quite upright. and of a light green tinge, gradually becoming whiter until at last they burst forth into a veritable snow- bank of drooping, fleecy bloom of purest white, the panicles often 2 to 3 feet long. In September the flow- ers, as they ripen, turn to shades of pink and purple. It is a vigorous perennial, attaining a height of from Courtesy of H. /'. Kelsey, 5 to 8 feet when well established, and is absolutely hardy throughout the United States and Canada. The Mountain Feather Fleece is of easy cultivation, and, if given plenty of food, makes a wonderful show equaled by few plants of any descrip- tion. Give' rich soil and ordinary border location. The illustration gives some idea of the wonderful effect of Stenanthium when in full bloom, but inadequately conveys the beauty of the delicate, featliered, drooping flowers. When known, it will be planted by thou- sand.s. NOTICE TO FLORISTS' CLUBS. At your next meeting get a list of your members who would like a carna- tion measure. Mail the list to Kroes- chell Bros. Co., 35 Erie Street, Chicago. 111., and they will mail each a meas- ure free of charge. PERSONAL. .Tames Shea of Lowell has taken a position with Quinn of Brookline, Mass. H. D. Brooks of Manchester has taken a position with E. P. Stannard of Westbrook. Ct. "Any one of the.se vases of flowers. SI. 00, inoludiug vase." The above sign is displayed in the window of A. Warendorf on Broad- way. New York, in connection with a number of vases of long-stemmed flowers tastefully arranged, each showing a different combination of colors. The vases are of clear glass, of graceful form, but inexpensive, and the idea seems to be a good one, es- pecially at the present time, when all flowers are so low-priced in the wholesale market. F.. A. Bartlett of Hampton, Va., has taken a position as manager of Kilra- vock farm, Litchfield. Conn. M. Stanch leaves Council Bluffs, la., for a position with the Pittsburg Rose and Carnation Co.. Bakerstown, Pa. Joseph E. Rolker, of August Rolker & Sous. New York, sailed on April 4 for Europe to superintend the filling of orders and look for novelties in the florist forcing line. He expects to be absent about six weeks. 492 HORTICUUTURIl April 13, 190T NEWS OF THE CLUBS AND SOCIETIES NEW JERSEY FLORICULTURAL SOCIETY. Orchids prevailed as usual at the April display held on the 5th instant. Lager & Hurrell exhibited Cattleya Schroderae alba and Laelio-Cattleya. G. S. Ball, both of striking appear- ance, and vases of the various season's blooms. Julius Roehrs Company con- tributed beautiful examples ' of Cat- tleya Schroderae var. Baroness, Cat- tleyas Rutherfordense and Mossiae, Odontoglossum Pescatorei and their new crimson azalea Julius Roehrs. Joseph A. Manda displayed four Cat- tleya citrina, and Cypripedium Sal- lisii pictum var. with a yellow margin to dorsal sepal instead of the usual ■white. Orson A. Miller also exhibited orchids. Carnations were shown from S. and A. Colgate. William Reid, gardener, and Charles Hathaway, Max Schneider, gardener, who also had Cineraria stellata, tulips Kaiser Kroon and amaryllis, Empress of India, J. Crosby Brown, Peter Duff, gardener, contributed a vase of white and pur- ple schizanthus, and also a specimen Adiantum dolabriform. Judges for the evening were A. T. Caparn, M. Mac Rorie and Edward Roehrs. The paper of the evening was by John E. Lager upon Travels in the Tropics and was received with marked attention. It was decided to hold a special rose night on June 7 and a dahlia night. The schedule for the fall show received its first reading. This is now an assured fact from the guarantee fund of $200 already sub- scribed among the society's patrons and still growing. Designs for the society's medal were displayed, but action delayed until next month. Resolutions of condolence were read upon the death of the late Orson D. Munn and ordered spread upon the minutes. J. B. DAVIS. NEW YORK FLORISTS' CLUB. Monday evening, April 8, was ladies' night at the club headquarters, 23rd street, and the club kept "open house" with characteristic hospitality. The attendance was not large, there being only about seventy-five present, of whom nearly one-half were ladies, but the affair was particularly home- like and enjoyable to a greater de- gree than would have been the case had the attendance been twice as large. Songs and piano music were acceptably rendered by a number of visiting ladies and by the club's own musical entertainers, the Rickards brothers and John B. Nugent. Other members, of more timid disposition, were not at all backward in coming forward with some resounding choruses after the ladies had gone to the banquet hall. Messrs. O'Mara and Stewart were called upon to say something about the recent rose con- vention at Washington, and responded briefly, the former eloquently advo- cating the encouragement of amateur support for the American Rose So- ciety, the latter giving it as his opin- ion based upon two years' exr.erience as secretary of that society, that the "high society" element is not yet pre- pared to co-operate with the trade people in any enterprise of this kind. NORTH SHORE HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY. This society held its regular meeting in Manchester on April 6th, president McGregor in the chair. Mr. Thomas Jack read a very good paper on green- house plants and their cultivation, treating this subject on broad lines, principally describing the varieties most suitable for window and con- servatory work during the winter and for the piazzas during the summer. Mr. Jack enumerated a great number of the old reliables as well as varie- ties of more recent introduction, de- scribing the different methods of propa- gation and treatment as regards watering, shading, temperature, etc. In the discussion following Messrs. Parsons and Salter spoke on cyclamen culture, recommending that the seed- lings be left in the seed boxes until they have attained a good size before potting off, and during the summer months to be planted out in frames and grown with good ventilation and light but suthcient shading. Certificates of merit were awarded to James McGregor for three vases of antirrhinum and to James Salter for spikes of Lilium Harrisii. J. K. M. L. Farquhar will give a stereopticon lecture on Gardens of Italy in the Town Hall, Manchester, on April 26. WILLIAM TILL. CONFERENCE AT NEWPORT, R. I. The R. I. League of Societies for Rural Progress had a conference in Newport and Middletown on Monday and Tuesday of last week. On Monday evening a meeting was held in the Grange Hall, Middletown, Master of the State Grange Marchant in the chair. The speakers were President Butterfleld of Amherst Agricultural College, President Edwards of the R. I. Agricultural College and Professor Wheeler, director of the R. I. Experi- ment Station. All the speakers con- fined their remarks to agriculture and more especially the claims of g,gricul- tural colleges tor recognition as sources of instruction in practical agriculture. On Tuesday Mr. Clapp of Boston spoke on the school garden question, and Mr. Rogers of the same city on the gypsy moth problem. In anticipation interest was chiefly centered in the evening session when Prof. Bailey of Cornell was scheduled to speak. Con- sidering his subject Bailey's address was more than satisfying but his sub- ject was exclusively agricultural and agricultural college work, and his au- dience, which was disturbingly small, was not agricultural by any means. Nevertheless the professor was listened to and appreciated to the extent his universally recognized ability deserves. The conference on the whole may be productive of some good but the lack of interest on the part of the general public was surprising, considering the array of prominent men participating. Even the horny handed farmers of Mid- dletown, in whose behalf without ques- tion the greatest exertions were put forth in order to bring them into a state of civilization, were luke warm in their reception, but it was always thus even in the days of the early evan- gelists. PITTSBURGH AND ALLEGHANY FLORISTS' AND GARDENERS' CLUB. The subject at the club meeting April 2nd was Roses and Bulbous Plants and Blooms. The Pittsburgh Rose and Carnation Co. made an at- tractive display of roses, and the presi- dent of the company, FYed Burki, was called upon for his opinion of the many varieties. Many of us were sur- prised to hear his strong commenda- tion of Madame Cusin. Attention was called to its good keeping qualities, its fragrance and that it sells better than Bridesmaid or Killarney. Evi- dently here is a treasure that has been somewhat underestimated. Wellesley,. was never before shown at our meet- ings. The flower much resembles Chatenay and did not seem sufllciently striking or distinct to gain a strong foothold. Killarney merits much of its praise. Its bud is exquisite. Bride is still the best of its color, and Brides- maid still holds a good place. Miss Kate Moulton, attractive with its heavy, broad foliage, is not particu- larly free, and a little weak In the neck; but sufficiently good to warrant another year's trial. Madame Abel Chatenay is a fine all round rose, with the longest, strongest stems of any. Despite what Shakspeare makes King Richard say, there is but one Rich- mond in the field. A magnificent rose^ the best grown. The sentiment of the club seemed so strongly with the speaker on this point that the secretary was instructed to write the originator of the rose, E. G. Hill, and express to him the congratulations and apprecia- tion of the club, on his having intro- duced such a rose to the world. There were no American Beauty shown. A few years ago a rose show without the American Beauty would be like the play of Hamlet, with Hamlet left out, but now with the multiplicity of good roses the omission is not so striking. Our rose growers are drop- ping the» American Beauty; they say there is more money in other varie- ties, and even with them the carnation seems slowly pushing the rose to the wall as far as profit is concerned. Allegheny Park Conservatories, Wmv Hamilton, supt., showed a collection of unusually well-grown cinerarias. Cineraria stellata, hydrangeas, several pots of amaryllis in bloom, gloxinias and a tydea. Dr. Shafer, Lselio— cattleya hybridensis, unique in color. Phipps conservatories, Schenley Park, showed some 25 or 30 pots of hyacinths in variety, the merits and demerits of which were discussed by Mr. Jno. H. Bockman, representative of the Hol- land Bulb Co., who was present at the meeting. The statement of one of our largest tnlip growers that after forced tulips had bloomed, he cut the tops off, and planted the bulbs out doors in the fall, and had better fiowers from them than from unforced bulbs planted in the open at the same time, was received with much in- credulity by the Dutch representative. Mr. Bockman explained the method of growing hyacinths in Holland, the high cost of land, the great amount of labor in preparation of the soil, and the many years of time involved ia April 13, 1907 HORTI CULTURE 493 the production o£ a marketable bulb, and claimed the price was not at all too high. The matter of delinquent dues is always a delicate one to handle, and when it was brought before the meet- ing it was decided that in the few almost hopeless cases the secretary should write a final notice for settle- ment before the next club meeting, but the majority of ordinary cases were assigned to personal friends of the delinquents for an interview. This plan has been tried in lormer years and been very successful. The "Credit" question has become a prominent issue in Pittsburgh and it with "Bedding Plants" was made the subject of discussion for the next meet- ing May 7th. H. P. JOSLIN, Sec'y. VIEW IN PALM HOUSE, SOUTH PARK BOTANICAL GARDEN, BUFFALO, N. Y. MEW BEDFORD HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY. At the monthly meeting of this societj', held on the evening of April 8th, a large audience gathered to hear N. Allen Lindsey of Marblehead de- liver an address upon the culture of the dahlia. Mr. Lindsey was unable to come. He hopes to make good his promise at a later date. The subject of the dahlia was not allowed to rest. A. J. Jahn took the floor and replied freely to numerous questions regard- ing his experience with raising dahlias and carnations. The meeting, which was the best attended of any since the society started, was full of interest and instruction. At the monthly exhibition of plants and flowers, Dendrobium nobile was shown by Wm. Keith and begonias Lorraine, Turnford Hall and superba by James Garthly. THOMAS WHITE. DAYTON FLORISTS' CLUB. At the last regular meeting of the Dayton Florists 'Club, April 4th. G. W. Bartholomew, the newly elected pres- ident, presided. A unanimous vote of thanks was tendered the retiring president, J. B. Heiss, for his untiring services rendered the club. It was decided that the Dayton Florists' Club subscribe $150 to the guarantee fund of the National Flower Show. The Easter trade was reported good. It was the general opinion of all that there was a marked increase in the demand for blooming plants. There was an ample supply of most all cut flowers, for which there was a healthy demand. DETROIT FLORIST CLUB. The meeting of the Detroit Florist "Club, April 4, was the best attended of the season. Apparently the desire to exchange Easter experiences and the prospect of listening to two papers of great importance, one on plant bed- ding and bedding stock by Robert Unger, horticulturist at Belle Isle, and the other on florist clubs by J. F. Snllivan, were attractions enough to lure every member from his fireside. NEW HAVEN COUNTY HORTICUL- TURAL SOCIETY. A meeting of the above society was held last Tuesday night, about 60 mem- "bers being present. Prof. Clinton of the Connecticut Experiment Station gave an instructive lecture on Fungi. He illustrated his lecture with stereoptl- -con views. It was one of the finest lectures ever given before the society. We present herewith an interesting view in the great palm house at the Botanical Garden in Buffalo, looking up through the palms to the central tower. This house was designed by the Lord & Burnham Company. WASHINGTON FLORISTS' CLUB. At the regular monthly meeting of the Washington Florists' Club held April 2, it was hoped that all the loose threads left of the rose conven- tion would be taken up and finally dis- posed of, but it was found impossible to do so. Some important matters were however disposed of. The $riOOO silver cup oflEered by George H. Cooke for vase of 50 best Richmond roses and won by Wm. H. Elliott of Brighton, Mass., was shown around for the purpose of de- ciding upon the proper inscription. Pres. Bisset instructed Sec. Mc- Cauley to write notes of thanks to Edward A. Beaven for the wild smilax donated by him, and used in decora- ting Convention Hall; also to W. Weber for his services as judge at the convention. The secretary was likewise instructed to write similar letters to George C. Shaffer and as- sistants for competent and artistic manner in which they decorated the banquet hall. Messrs. Beaven and Webor returned the checks sent them by the club for services rendered, as did also David Bisset for the violet prize won by him, and Z. D. Blacki- stone the $25.00 prize for his mantel decoration. Prof. Weber's name as honorary member of the club was voted upon and accepted. It will be remembered that credit is due him for transplanting the orange further north. (It is also rumored that he crossed two oranges and got a lemon.) Fred D. Owen connected with the public buildings and grounds has writ- ten J;o Z. D. Blackistone in regard to enlisting the interests of the Florists' Club to assist him in connection with the government, in making Washing- ton more beautiful. The idea is to in- terest tenant and property owner alike in beautifying their premises. In order that they may do so intelligent- ly and be instructed as to what, when, and how to plant, Mr. Owen asks the hearty co-operation of the club. "F." 494 HORTICU LTURE, April 13, 1907 GARDENERS' AND FLORISTS' CLUB OF BOSTON. At the next meeting in Horticul- tural Hall, on April 16, B. K. Howard, instructor of the late landscape classes, will speak on landscape gar- dening. Fine exhibits are promised and other interesting features will make the meeting one which mem- bers cannot afford to miss. The annual club banquet will take place on Wednesday evening, April 24 at Horticultural Hall. Reception at' 6.30, banquet at 7 o'clock, followed by a musical entertainment and danc- ing. Tickets are $1.50, and can be had from the officers of the club and members of the executive committee only. None will be sold after April 20 As an exceedingly large attend- ance is anticipated, an early applica- tion for tickets is urged. W. N. CRAIG, Secretary, HEATING TOPICS, AMERICAN CARNATION SOCIETY. Carnation Registered. By James D. Cockroft, Northport, N. Y. Sensation. Color, a beautiful sliade of bright cerise; form, well built flower of large size; oalyx perfect, does not burst; stem from 24 to 30 inches and over from September to July. Keeping qualities of the best, early free and continuous habit, strong clean growth, every shoot producing a flower. ALBERT M. HERR. Lancaster, Pa. CLUB AND SOCIETY NOTES. The Horticultural Society of New York hold their annual exhibition on May 8 and 9 in the Museum Building of the New York Botanical Garden. Alex. Cumming of Elizabeth Park, Hartford, Ct., addressed the Amateur Horticultural Society of Springfield, Mass., on Roses, on the evening of April 5. The ninth in the series of lectures on agriculture and horticulture under the auspices of the American Institute of New York, was given on April 10 by Leonard Barron. Subject: "Lawns: How to Make, How to Keep and How to Renovate Them." HORTICULTURE'S REPRESENTA- TIVES. The following named gentlemen represent this paper in their various local districts, and are authorized to accept subscriptions, advertisements and news items: BUFFALO, N. Y.— E. C. Brueker, 385 87 Elllcott St. „„„„ CLEVEL;»ND. OHIO— A. L. Hutchlns, 2220 East 74th St. „ „ , COLUMBUS, OHIO— M. B. Faxon, 246 Oak St CINCINNATI, OHIO— Frank W. Ball, 31 East 3(1 St. DETROIIl. Mica. — Frank Danzer, 1487 15th St. INDIANAPOLIS, IND.— George B. Wle- gand. 1010 N. Illinois St. • LOUISVILLE. KY.— F. L. Schuiz, Jr., 1325 Cherokee Rd. MONTREAL. — William Cooper, 338 St. James St. NEWPORT, R. I. — David Mcintosh, Ledge Road. PHILADELPHIA. PA.— George C. Wat- son, Dobson Bldg., 9th and Market Sts. SAN FRANCISCO, CAL.— Luther Mon- nette, 866 Isabella St., Oakland, Cal. TWIN CITIES— John A. May, 163 Igle- hart St., St. Paul, Minn. TOLEDO, OHIO— J. L. Schiller, 929 Prouty Ave. About Boiler Inspection. Referring to Mr. Palmer's report at the Gardener's and Florists' Club meet- ing on the hearing at the State House on the inspection of boilers I wish to say that I attended that meeting and as far as I could learn it was simply a dispute between the engineers and boilermakers, as to who should have the right of inspecting the boilers in the State. After an experience of fourteen years throughout the states erecting greenhouse boilers, I would say that the skilled mechanic should have the preference over all others. I have set up hundreds of boilers in greenhouses, among them tubular •jjoilers that the Hartford people had cut the pressure on; they are running under a pressure, from 15 to 30 lbs. for ten years or more and I find the plate in the boiler practically just as good today as when it left the shops. In regard to licensed firemen, I would rather a good upright and honest greenhouse man who has had D. ILIFFE. experience with fires, than a number of the licensed firemen of today. I know of a case that came under my notice, where a licensed fireman was the cause of almost freezing an entire gi'eenhouse. Hot Water Boilers for Greenhouse Heating. During my experience in greenhouse heating I have set up a great many different styles of boilers, among them, horizontal tubular, upright tubular, lock-nut nipple, push nipple, and portable upright cast-iron boilers. The tubular boiler makes a very good boiler for heating purposes, when properly taken care of. All the water should be run off and the boiler thoroughly cleaned once a year; when boiler and system should be refilled, and left so until it is required for use again. All boilers should be properly valved on .supply and return. The cast iron boiler should be blown off by steam, so as to clean out the boiler thoroughly. A great many boil- ers are found fault with as not giving satisfactory results, but if you loo!{ into the manner in which these boil- ers are run you will find the fault is not with the boiler Ln a great many cases, but with the one who ha& charge of boiler. In regard to push nipple boilers I would say they are just as good for heating purposes as any cast-iron boiler, out they are not quite so safe as the lock-nut nipple boiler. If any part of a push-nipple boiler needs re- pairing you have to take the whole boiler apart, whereas with the lock- nut nipple boiler, if a part or section gives out, you can take a three-wheel pipe cutter and cut the connection to the damaged section, plug up same, and your boiler is ready for wor'ii again. All hot water boilers should be thoroughly cleaned every other year. A very good way to do this, would be to close the main supply and return valves to the Ijoiler, put on water gauge, so placed that gauge cock will show water in boiler when it reaches to within three inches of top, also have a steam gauge attached to boiler. Then fill your boiler until gauge cock shows water within three inches of top; start a wood fire in boiler and when you have from 10 to 30 lbs. steam draw the fire and blow off boiler. This will carry off all sediment. I would say too that there should be a safety valve on boiler when blowed off by steam. Steam boilers should be blown off at least twice a year. DANIEL ILIFFE. PUBLICATIONS RECEIVED. The National Chrysanthemum So- ciety's (London) Year Book for 1907. This valuable publication is edited by Charles H. Curtis and C. Harman Payne and contains a vast amount of information valuable especially for the purpose of reference by chrysan- themum growers, the world over. Among the contributions therein are the following: Chrysanthemums in America, by Chas. H. Totty; Chrysan- themums in Decorations, by Dorothy M. Oliver; Early Chrysanthemums from Stool Divisions, by Percy A. Cragg; Chrysanthemums in Australia, by Thos. W. Pockett; Exhibition In- curved Chrysanthemums, by W. Higgs; Analysis of the National Chrysanthe- mum Society's Show 1905-6, by C. M. Collingwood; Chrysanthemums for Town Gardens, by Elderbert F. Hawes; Work of the Floral Committee and Classification Committee for 1906, by D. B. Crane; Market Chrysanthemums, by David Ingamells; Single Flowered Chrysanthemums, by W. C. Pagram; The New Chrysanthemums of 1906, by Chas. H. Curtis; New French Incurved Chrysanthemums, by C. Harman Payne. Portraits of several of these writers are given, and Charles E. Shea, president of the National Chrysanthemum Society is the sub- ject of the frontispiece. The paper and typographical work are high class and the book is handsomely bound in cloth. The price is one shilling. INCORPORATED. Goeschl & Wood Floral Co.. Denver, Col., F. N. Goeschel, M. W. Goeschel, B. M. Webster; capital, |10,000. April 13, 1907 HORTICULTURE 495 VICTORY HAS MADE GOOD Plac* your order* early for rooted cuttings. Prices $6 per lOO, $50.00 per lOOO. DISCOUNT FOR CASH WITH ORDER CUTTMAN & WEBER The Wholetale Florist Grower o« New York Lynbrook, L. I., N.r. 43 W. 28 St., EXTRACT FROM "RAMBLING NOTES ON TREES AND SHRUBS." (Read Before the Nortli Sliore Horticultural Society, by J. W. Duncan.) It is too .seldom the case that enough attention is given by garden- ers to the proper manner of planting trees and shrubs. Why they do not thrive better is often wondered at, not only by the owner of the place, but by the very men who planted them. I believe that every estate should have its own little nursery, and that before plants are put in their permanent locations they should have, at least, one year in tliat little spot where they will get a chance for proper care with the pruning knife, and have an opportunity to make those fibrous roots . that are ' required to make a healthy growth when put in their permanent locations. The first step in transplanting a tree or shrub is to have it properly dug. This should be done so as to save all that can be saved of the fibrous roots, and when the plant is being taken from one location to an- other care should be taken that the roots are well protected from the sun or drying air, which will, in a very few minutes, destroy the finest fibre of the roots and check the plant just so much in taking hold in its new lo- cation. This is the main reason why the gardener will do well to have his own little nursery. There are few nurserymen that take the proper pains in digging their trees and shrubs for shipment, and, consequent- ly, a large percentage of them die or do not recover their active growth for a year or two. Perhaps the most im- portant part, however, in tree or shrub planting is to have the ground properly prepared. If a tree or shrub plantation is to be made the ground should be deeply ploughed and sub- soiled, having been gone over at least once each way with both land plow and subsoil plow. This will loosen up the soil so that the roots will have a chance for immediate action. If a piece of ground is so prepared in the autumn, planting may be done in the spring; and, by the way, spring is the most suitable time to plant all kinds of trees and shrubs. Although some species may do well enough if planted during the autumn, yet. in most loca- tions, better results will be obtained if the planting is done in the spring. Many deciduous trees will do best if transplanted when the buds are just about to burst open: I refer to such trees as the maples, oaks, beeches, etc. I have often heard it said, and many eminent authorities agree, that, for transplanting evergreens, the late summer or fall months are the best; but, be that as it may, I never would recommend it, especially near the sea coast. There is no better time, I be- lieve, to transplant pines, spruces, junipers, etc., than in the latter part of the month of April or just before the new growth starts. Do not wait until it is started, as is often done, and that growth is checked for that season at least. I have been told, and I agree in the main with my in- formant, that as good a time as any to transplant rhododendrons and kal- mias is when they are about to come into bloom. Pick all the flower buds off before moving, and the result will be that the plants will immediately start into a new growth and active root action will set in. The pruning of trees and shrubs is something that needs the most care- ful consideration of the gardener. How often do we see shrubs all cut and butchered into the self-same shape, and, in fact, we can hardl> tell until we look closely what the shrubs are. Trees require very little prun- ing after they have got properly started. All they need is attention, to see that no double leader starts in, or, perhaps, the shortening back of occasional side branches which might make the tree too unshapely. Ever- greens require little pruning, but should be given room to develop a free natural growth, which is charac- teristic of many fine species. Of course, evergreens should have all inner branches, which may become dead, cut out. Special attention to this work among some of the varie- ties of retinispora should be given. The greater majority of the flowering shrubs will be much better if left to make a natural growth, rather than to be cut to pieces, as already men- tioned. All the pruning that needs to be done with such shrubs as the vi- burnums, cornuses, deutzias, wiegelas, ligustrums, etc., is to cut out occa- sionally any of the older branches, to give an opportunity for new growth; and this pruning may be better done in the summertime or after the plants have passed the blooming season. Of course, there are shrubs that need severe pruning; this may be done in winter. Of this class I have refer- ence to hydrangeas, althaeas, etc. Many shrubs should receive attention immediately after flowering in the summer months. If pruning is done in the way of cutting off the old flowers, a second or continuous crop of flowers will be had during the rest of the season. Of this class of shrubs we have several of the spireas, as cal- losa, Bumaldii and salicifolia. SOME EXPERIENCES IN HYBRID- IZING. A paper presented by John Cook before the Florists' Club of Washington. Hybridizing has been carried on by botanists for nearly 200 years, but more for scientific knowledge than for the improvement of flowers, from the florists' standpoint in particular. The first hybrid tea roses were raised by Wm. P. Bennett of England, and the work was rapidly followed up by German and French rose growers. The first American hybrid tea rose Sou- (^enir of Wootton, was raised by the writer of this article about twenty years ago. It was the outcome of crossing the BonSilene, with Louis Van Houtte. In attempting to recross this rose for several years, I found it had a tendency to reproduce itself, and I abandoned it. Then came Marion Dingee, out of Caserte, a good dark red rose, for out-door purposes, Mrs. Robert Garrett, out of Sombreul and Caroline Testout. Thousands of seedlings have been raised, some have produced extra fine flowers, but the habit of growth and the production of flowers for commercial purpose, were not up to requirements. I found that by recrossing some of these seed- lings having the least faults, w© are more apt to get good roses for com- mercial purposes. I have one now which has the good points for com- mercial winter work; it is the sect)nd generation of my white Madonna and pink Enchanter and has a strong- er growth than either of them, a stiff stem and large pink flowers a shade lighter than the Enchanter. Another one which is the outcome of one of my unnamed seedlings crossed with another unnamed one, which had American Beauty blood on the male side, is now ten months old from seed, and has produced during this winter five beautiful shell-pink flowers as large as the American Beauty, with three and four foot stiff stems and foliage larger and handsomer than that of the Beauty. The future only will tell how satisfactory this is going to prove finally. There are many other recrossed seedlings in sight, of which I will not speak now. The trouble with most of our winter flowering standard va- rieties is that the organs are imper- fect in ninety-nine cases out of a hun- dred. This is true of the Bride, Bridesmaid and Golden Gate. In red we have good material to work on, such as Richmond, Cardinal and Liberty. The very best in pink is Caroline Testout. Marie Van Houtte, with its strong healthy growth, makes a good seed bearer, also Etoile de France. As this latter rose proved to be too double, I thought of trying for a less double rose, and so I used pollen from Richmond; the result was two seedlings came up, and bloomed for the first time a month ago. One of them was perfectly single, with a more rapid growth than Richmond, and the other one as double as Etoile de France. I have several seedlings, where the pollen was taken from three and four different varieties mixed together, and they are the richest color in red of any I have ever raised. In most cases, if you cross a white variety with a pink one, the product will be lighter than the parent pink, and if you cross a pink rose with a red one, it will be darker. For the seed bearer I would use the strongest grower, and for the 496 HORTICULTURE April 13, 1907 HARDY ROSES FOR DECORATION DAY HARDY H. P. ROSES We oEfer exceptionally strong two-year- old dormant, low-budded stock (on Mau- etti). In the following varieties: Alfred Colomb, carmine. Anna de Diesbacl), bright carmine. Ball of Snow, pure white. Baron de Bonstettin, dark crimson shaded. Baroness Rothschild, satiny piiils; extra. Captain Christy, delicate flesh color. Duke of Edinburgh, bright vermilion; very flne. Fisher Holmes, dark rich scarlet. Frau Karl Druschkl, the finest white in existence, $12.00 per 100. General Jacqueminot, rich veh ety crimson. General Washington, beautiful red, shaded carmine. John Hopper, beautiful rose pink. La France, the finest light pink. Margaret Dickson, white, pale flesh center. Magna Charta, clear rosy pink. Mme. Gabriel Luizet, light, satiny pink. Mme. Plantier, white. Mrs. John Laing, soft pink; most desirable variety. Paul Neyrcn. beautiful d.irk pink. Prince Camille de Rohan, velvety crimson. Ulrich Brunner, cherry red. Prices on H. P. Roses, $1.25 per 10; $11.00 per 100; $100.00 per 1000. HYBRID TEA ROSES Maman Cochet, pliik. Strong 2-year-old plants, 10 for $1.50; $12.00 per 100. Ame»lcan Beauty, Clothilde Soupert, Kai- serln Augusta Victoria. Caroline Tes- tout, Hermosa. Strong 2-year-old, $1.50 per 10; $12.00 per 100. THE KILLARNEY ROSE Irish Grown From the Raiser. Good strong two-year-old plants, $3.00 per 10; $27.50 per 100. HARDY ROSE SOLEIL D'OR (Qolden Sun.) Like Persian Yellow, this variety is per- fectly hardy, with large, full, globular flow- ers, varying In color from gold and oriinge to reddish gold, shaded with nasturtium- red. Two-year-old budded plants, per 10, $2.00; per 100, $15.00. The Grand N^w Rose ETOILE DE FRANCE Superb crimson red velvet, the center of the bloom vivid cerise red. The flowers are very fragrant and last long. This new variety is the result of a cross between Madame Abel Chatenay and Fisher Holmes. Field-grown, strong two-year-old plants, $2.75 per 10; $23 00 per 100. HYPRID TEA AND OTHER ROSES OF RECENT INTRODUCTION (Strong 2-Vear.Old Plants.) BESSIE BROWN. Creamy white, $1.50 per 10: $12.00 per 100. GRUSS AN TEPLITZ. The great new red Rose, closely respml.)ling Liberty in color. No Rose in commerce can compare with Gruss an Teplitz as a bedder, $1.50 per 10; $12.00 per 100. KONIGIN KAROLA (Improved Testout). Magnificent, $1.50 per 10; $12.00 per 100. MRS. SHARMAN CRAWFORD. Deep rosy pink, the outer petals shaded with pale tiesh-color, white at base of petals, and distinct from all other Hybrid Perpetual Roses, $1.50 per 10; $12.00 per 100. PERLB DE ROUGES. A polyantha variety of unusual merit. Color velvety crimson, with reflex of petals bright cerise, $1.50 per 10; $12.00 per 100. ENGLISH MOSS ROSES ASSORTED WHITE, PINK, RED, large dormant plants, from open ground, $1.50 per 10; $12.00 per 100. THE TREE 6ABY RAHBLER (Mad. Norbert Levavasseur.) CROWN AS A STANDARD The popularity of the Baby Rambler has suggested the growing of it as a TREE or STANDARD. The variety Is too well-known for description; enough to sry. It retains all Its characteristics of free-blooniing qualities, etc., 50e. each; $5.00 per doz. THE BABY RAMBLER MME. NORBERT LEVAVASSEUR. Strong field-grown plants, $1.75 per 10; $1.5.00 per 100. CRinSON RAHBLER Large heavy plants, two years old, 3 to 5 feet, $1.75 per 10; $15.00 per 100. 4 to 6 feet, $2.00 per 10; $18.00 per 100. The Sensational New Rambler Rose LADY GAY "A seedling from the popular Crimson Rambler, which It resembles in habit and general effect. The flowers are of a deli- cate cherry-pink color, which fades to soft white." Strong plants, fleld-grown, $3.50 per 10; $30.00 per 100. OTHER CLiriBlNG ROSES OF /lERIT PAUL'S CARMINE PILLAR. One of the most attractive Climbing Roses. Two- year-old, field-grown, $1.75 pvr 10; $15.00 per 100. MARECHAL NIEL. Color bright rich golden yellow, fleld-grown, $1.75 per 10; $15.00 per 100. GLOIRE DE DIJON. Color buff, orange center, very sweet-scented, ttcld-giown, $1.75 per 10; $15.00 per 100. AMPELOPSIS, CLIIYIBERS, Etc. AHPELOPSIS AMPBLOPSIS VEITCHII (Boston Ivy), ex- tra strong imported vines, three-year-old, $2.00 per doz.; $15.00 per 100. AMPELOPSIS MURALIS, more rapid grower than the foregoing, larger foliage, .$3.00 per doz.; $20.00 per 100. QUINQUEFOLIA (AmeHcan Ivy or Vir- ginia Creeper). Good for covering walls, verandas, or trunks of trees; affcjrds shade quickly, 2oc. each; $2.50 per doz.; $18.00 per 100. CLEMATIS HENYRI, pure white; extra large. JACKMANI, purple. ALBA, white. SIEBOLDII, lavender. VILLE DE LYON. The finest of all reds; flowers brilliant carmine red. It is equsil- ly as good as Mme. Edouard Andre, but contrary to this one, is a very free- growing variety. Ail the above Clematis In extra strong plants, $3.00 per doz.; $20.00 per 100 CLEMATIS PANICULATA, strong 2-year- old plants, $1.25 per doz.; $12.00 per 100 ARTHUR T. BODDINGTON, ^l ARISTOLOCHIA SIPHO DUTCHMAN'S PIPE, strong field-grown, $3.50 per doz. WISTERIA SINENSIS Extra strong field-grown plants. BLUB, $3.50 per doz.; $25.00 per 100. WHITE, $5.00 per doz.; .$40.00 per 100.' HONEYSUCKLE Extra strong field-grown plants, 5 feet long, many branches. COCCINEUM. Scarlet. HALLIANA. Yellow. PEItlCLYMENUM. White. SEROTINUM BELGICA (Monthly Dutch). Red. $3.00 per doz.; $22.50 per 100. AZALEA MOLLIS Most attractive In the shrubbery; also extensively forced on account of the bril- liancy of colors. $5.00 per doz.; $40.00 per 100. Half specimens, .$7. .50 per doz.; $55.00 per 100. HYDRANGEA PANICULATA GRANDIFLORA Two-year-old, 3 to 4 branches, bushy, $1.50 per doz.; $10.00 per 100. West 14th Street, EW YORK CITY pollen bearer, the variety having best color. It takes four or five months for the seed to ripen; when perfectly ripe, bruise the heps or seed balls and put them in sand, where they will soon rot. .A.S soon as you can, wash the seed out, and sow it at once. It will take from three to ten months for some to come up. You will find that not nearly as many will come up as you have sown. The reason of this is that a great many of the pistils are croolied and twisted, consequently the pollen can't be carried down to the ovula. I always talte a little pollen of the seed bearer in order to get as much of its habit as possible, as the pollen sometimes dominates over the seed bearer and you lose exactly what you have been trying to pre- serve— a strong growing habit. Under glass I fertilize any time, summer or winter. Out-doors in summer you have to do this early, as the pollen on a hot day towards noon gets hard and is worthless. If the pistils have a watery appearance on the surface then it is the time to apply the pollen. If the flower which you wish to fer- tilize is not quite ready to receive the pollen, you can cut the flower with which you wish to pollenize it, put it in a tumbler of water in a cool shady place and it will keep for two or three days. Mardner of Germany was the first to give the florists some real good things in the way of azaleas. The first crossing of tuberous rooted be- gonias was made by Zeith & Sons of London in 1869. Much has been writ- ten lately about the pollenation of the pear. My first attempt in this line was about fifteen years ago. I crossed the Dutchess with the Seckel, and the Keifer with the Seckel, carefully pol- lenized them for two days in suc- cession. As the flowers appear in clusters, I pollenized every one on one cluster. A few days afterward I ex- amined them, and found that half of them were dropping off. I had noticed at the beginning that some of the stems that carry the flowers were of a much paler green than others. By close examination I found it was the fault of the stem that supplies the flower with nourishment, and that no amount of pollen would set any fruit. I have experimented for a number of years with the same result. It is only shown by this that the fault of not setting fruit is often put on the wrong Ride. Plants are capable of forming the fleshy part, shell, case or whatever you may call it, that surrounds the germ or the seed, without any pollen. We get seedless apples and pears, pro- vided the organs that come through the stem are perfect and feed them. My advice to young men is to begin early and study plant anatomy, and physi- ology. Dissect the flowers and fruit, follow up the organs, see wnere they start from, and where they go to. Without intimate knowledge of these things we are working in a fog, and by studying them, we are able to gather a few pebbles on the shore of horticultural knowledge. Prof. T. B. Symons, State entomolo- gist, who has charge of the Maryland State exhibit to the Jamestown Ex- position, will be located in the States Exhibit Building, section 5, on the exposition grounds from April 15 to December 1. April 13. 1907 HORTICULTURE, 497 YOU WANT SHRUBS WE WANT YOUR — ORDERS — Per loo 100,000 BBRBERIS Thunbergi $1.00 to $10.00 2,000 CORNUS SANQLIlNEAand Alba, 4 to 5 ft 9 00 6,000 LIQUSTRUn ibota. 2« to 3 ft. heavy 10.00 3,000 SPIREA L. Van Houte, 4 ft. fine 10.00 5,000 LlGUSTRUn Ibota, 2 years S.OO Per lOo 300 Golden Elders, extra 3 ft $10.00 25,000 Ligustrum Ibota Seedlings, 2yrs forlininzout 500 Golden Willows, 4 to 6 ft 2,000 Poplars Lombardy, 8 to 10 ft Low Branched, 10 to 12 ft 2.00 12.00 15.00 Bto.» Eto., Eto. Send for our price list Of AZALEAS, RHODODENDRONS, KALHIAS, ilAQNOLIAS and EVERGREENS The CONTINENTAL NURSERIES, Franklin, Mass. Send us your list of Wants in Shrubs and Perennials and mention Horticulture when writing. GRAFTED Brides and Maids Best English Manetti Qood Stock ; Guaranteed to Give Satisfaction. WRITE FOR PRICES MONTROSE GREENHOUSES MONTROSE. MASS. TheNew"/l||nnnjl" A Rose Pink Rose HUnUnn for Everybody CROSS OF BON SILENE AND PRES. CARNOT. Flowers large and full with strong, stiff stems. Keeping quality excellent. Strong and vigorous grower. Plants from 2^ in. pots, $6.00 per doz. Easy to grow. $30.00 per 100, 50 at 100 rates, $250.00 per 1000, 250 at 1000 rates. Ready for delivery on and after April 15, 1907. Order at once. Stock limited. Un- known parties — cash with order please. PAUL NIEHOFF, Lehighton, Pa. BETWEEN YOU AND ME, What do you think of the Buyers' Directory and Ready Reference Guide of HORTI- CULTURE? I always look it over be- fore I do any buying. CLADIOLI Beautifully illustrated catalog, colored plate, etc., describing Qroff's Hybrids, Named Novel- ties of rare beauty^ Mixtures and Collections to color and fine Mixtures of all colors. Write for it. ARTHUR COWEE Gladiolus Specialist MEADOWVALE FARM, BERLIN, N. Y. SALVIA ZURICH THE EVERBLOOMING SALVIA One of the most important novelties in bedding plants introduced for a long time, produces its wealth of flowers while very small and is in its full glory long before any other kind shows even a bud, grows also much dwarfer and more compact. Our stock is raised from cuttings and seed, which was procured in Zurich (Switzerland). Strong Plants from 21-2 in. Pots 75c per doz., $5.00 per 100, $45.00 per 1000 For full description send for circular or see Horticulture pages 140 and 202, American Florist's Carnation Number page 19, and Florist's Exchange page 185. PERENNIAL GARDENS CO., TOLEDO, O. r i 10,000 AMERICAN ARBORVITAE (Thuya Occidenialis) Each tree grows wide apart and splendidly developed on all sides. So bushy that for hedges or screens they will go almost twice as far apart as ordinary Arboiviiaes will. Thev have been frequently transplanted and are supplied with an abundance of fine fibrous roots. Can be dug and shipped with ball if desired. per 10 per 100 3-4 ft. size $6.00 $50.00 4-5 ft. size 7.50 60.00 Prices for dealers only. Packing additional at cost. 25 or more at the rate per 100. Send to us for Ornamental Nursery Stock of all Kinds. THE WM, H. MOON CO., MorrJsville, Pa. n BERBERIS THUNBERGI 25,000 2 yr. transplants, 15 to 18 inch, fine, bushy plants, fibrous roots. 20,000 transplants, 12 to 15 inch. 3,000 Rlyrtle. Write for prices. OAK HILL NURSERIES 114 Poplar St., Rosiindale, Mass. ROSES STRONG DORMANT PLANTS Immediate Delivery. Prices Right. General Catalog and Price Lists ready. BAY STATE NIJRSERIES, North Abington, Mass. American Beauty, Clothilde Soupert, Gloire de Dijon, Kaiserin Augusta Victoria, La France, Mad. Caroline Tes- tout, Frau Karl Druschki, Crimson Rambler, Baby Rambler, Dorothy Perkins, etc., etc., SUITABLE FOR FORCING. In writing to Advertisers kindly mention Horticulture 498 HORTICULTURE April 13, 1907 aiiiiiiiiiiliiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiilliliiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiillllliiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii!: A RARE CHANCE Tropical Foliage and Flowering Plants | for Sale at a Bargain to Maice Room I FINE SPECIMEN ANTHURIUMS ^e^AlVJi,"""" A^d^^aZ qjueanum, Veitchiana, Fe'rrierense, Andreanum, Brownii, Will" iamsii, Excelsior, and other choice varieties. All sizes, $1.00 to $10.00 each. Harantas, in lo Distinct Choice Varieties $0.50 to $5.00 each Aralias, in 3 Choice Varieties 50 to 3.00 each ixora Javanlcus, in 4 Varieties .75 to 3 50 each Dieffenbachias, in 3 Varieties 50 to z.oo each Alocasias, in 3 Choice Varieties -75 to 1.50 each Crotons, a Superb Collection of 20 Distinct Varieties. . .50 to 1.50 each Dracaenas, in 15 of the Choicest Varieties '35 to 2.50 each Pandanus, in 5 Varieties i.co to 5.00 each Medinella Hagnlfica, Fine SpecimcDs $1.50 to $5.00 each Nephthytis Picturata, 75 to i.soeach Schismatoglottis Roebelinii, 50 to 1 soeach Franciscea Qrandiflora, i.oo to 3.00 each Curmeria Wallisii, 'TS to i.5oeach Meyenia erecta, i.oo to 2.00 each Fancy Caladiums, in Richest Colors 35 to 1.50 each And Many Other Rare Plants at Low Prices. 2 A Full Collection of Greenhouse Vines, Seldom Equalled as to Variety, at from 50c to $2.00 each. Send for Catalogues. S I SIEBRECHT & SON ROSE HILL NURSERIES I i NEW ROCHELLE, N. Y. = ^miillllllllllllllllllllllllllBllilllilllllllllllllillillllllllllllllllllllillllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllillllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllll SEED TRADE Seedsmen through the middle West report an exceptionally active trade this spring, and say it is a case of physical endurance whether they can stand the hustle and rush they are called on to face from sixteen to ■eighteen hours out of every twenty- four until the end of the season. It is certainly a great endurance test that many seedsmen and their em- ployees go through every season, but there seems no remedy for It, and "What can't be cured must be en- 4ured." Burnett Galloway of Syracuse, N. Y., has moved into new quarters on Hanover square. The new store is in a much better location for retail business than the old one, and no doubt Mr. Galloway will improve his opportunities to the fullest extent. By the way, the style of the firm is jiow The Galloway Seed Co. James Vicks' Sons say that up to April 1st their catalogue trade had been fully twenty-five per cent, larger than last year, and if April ■does no better than last they will be able to show a substantial increase. From reports obtainable up to this time it is safe to say that this season as a whole will prove to be one of the best the seed trade has ever had, but there will be abundant opportun- ity to spend some of the surplus at the convention in N. Y. next June. If information which has been com- ing to hand during the past ten days is anywhere near correct, the seeds- men are now called to face the most stupendous failure in the onion seed crop of the past twenty-five years. One firm of growers whose crops are grown on Tyler Island has notified their customers that they will be un- able to fill any part of their contract orders, as their crops have been com- pletely destroyed; not only the pros- pective crop of 1907, but all seeds sown for the raising of roots and seed stock for 1908. This firm reports the entire island under water from four to ten feet in depth. In the Santa Clara Valley the losses will be heavy, and just how much will be saved from the general ruin cannot even be sur- mised. These conditions apply not only to onion seed, but all biennial crops, and even annuals are begin- ning to cause grave concern. For in- stance, no sweet peas have been planted, at least so far as reported, and a general failure of this crop will mean heavy loss to many dealers. The enormous quantities of sweet peas used annually by the seedsmen of the United States may be inferred from the fact that one firm uses be- tween 20,000 and 30,000 lbs, while many use from 5000 to 10,000 lbs. Referring to biennials, it may be well to call attention to the danger of the California growers not being able to raise roots for their see'! crops of 1908. Just at tbe present time there is no market on future onion seed, every one having buttoned up tightly on it. No grower or dealer will offer any at any price. Very recently an order for a few hundred pounds was booked, subject to pro rata delivery, at $2.00 for Red Wethersfleld and Ex. Ey. Red Flat, $2.25 Southport Red and I'ellow Globe. $2.25 for Yellow Globe Danvers, $2.00 for Prize Taker, Yel- low Dutch and White Portugal and $2.50 for Southport White Globe, $1.50 for Australian Brown. Even these prices, which are so high as to stag- ger the average buyer, may seem low next fall. Indeed, one of the largest dealers and best informed seedsman in the country informed the writer a few days since that he would not be surprised to see onion seed up to $4.00 and $5.00 per lb. next fall, and characterized the situation as "des- perate in the extreme." Every pound of onion seed carried over will be like money at interest, as it will, no doubt, double in value by next January. Some anxiety is felt about the pros- pective Lima bean crop. It is about time those beans were planted, but as the rains have continued with un- abated zeal, no planting has been done, and in any event the crop will be late. Fears for the failure of this crop have been reflected in the sharp advance of commercial Limas during the past two weeks. All in all, the situation is by far the most gloomy the seedsmen have ever had to meet, and this is the result in great meas- ure of the absolute concentration of certain crops in one locality. "Seed Trade Notes." In meantime, measures have been taken to secure reliable information as to crop con- ditions not only in California, but in a general way, and this will be fur- nished to . readers of HORTIGULr TURE from week to week. CATALOGUES RECEIVED. The catalogue of Arthur T. Bod- dington contains one of the most re- markable lists of novelties ever of- fered. Among them are Meconopsis integrifolia. Primula Kewensis, Lo- belia Tennior, Mediola asparagoides myrtifolia, Cheiranthus Kewensis, Coleus thyrsoideus, Nigella Miss Jekyl and Trachelium caeruleum. Two of the above mentioned have been illustrated by colored plates is- sued as supplements to HORTICUL- TURE. Mr. Boddington also offers as a specialty this season bulbs of Gloriosa superbum which every local florist should grow as a sensational attraction for the public to whom, as a rule, this handsome flower is un- known. In the annual report of the Connec- ticut Agricultural College it is stated that 1,180 students have been con- nected with the college for longer or shorter periods. President Stimson summarizes the four greatest needs as: an annual appropriation of $25,000; $2,500 for sewage disposal plant; $8,500 for purchase of Valentine farm; $50,000 to construct a horticultural building and greenhouses. HAVE YOU A SURPLUS of any kind of stock? Make it a surplus OF CASH by advertising it In HORTICULTURE. VALLEY CLUMPS $15.00 100 GladiolusFineMXD $3.00 100 Tuberoses XLCR $8.00 1000 Something will be said on this sub- ject in HORTICULTURE'S future W.Elliott&Sons 201 Fulton St. N.Y. April 13, 1907 HORTICULTURE 499 STATEMENT OF PLANT IMPORTS. There were entered at the port ot New York during the week from April 2 to April 8, inclusive, the fol- lowing plants, etc.: From Holland: C. C. Abel & Co., 53 OS. bulbs; H. F. Darrow, 3 cs. plants, 44 pgs. plants; Elliott Nursery Co., 3 cs. trees; Wm. Elliott & Sons, 15 cs. plants; R. F. Lang, 19 cs. plants; McHutchison & Co., 101 cs. do., 25 bales plants; P. Ouwerkerk, 61 cs. trees; C. B. Richard & Co.. 909 cs. plants, 12 cs. trees; August Rolker & Sons, 18 cs. plants; Stumpp & Walter Co., 5 pgs. do.; H. A. Dreer, 1 cs. do.; Sundry Forwarders, 118 cs. plants, 371 pgs. plants. Fi-om Belgium: Sundry Forwarders, 4 cs. plants, 35 pgs. plants, 3 cs. bulbs, 74 tubs laurel trees. From France: H. F. Darrow, 18 pgs. seed; McHutchison & Co., 5 pgs. plants; Sundry Forwarders, 29 cs. plants. Via Southampton: H. F. Darrow, 2 cs. trees; J. Guille, 1 crate plants; O. G. Hempstead & Sons, 1 cs. trees; Aug. Rolker & Sons, 6 cs. plants; H. Walerer, 5 cs. trees; Sundry Forward- ers, 68 cs. trees, 2 cases plants, 1 cs. shrubs, 2 cs. roots. Via Liverpool: Sundry Forwarders. 5 cs. trees, 1 bundle trees. From Germany: H. H. Homfeck, 1 cs. plants; T. L. Schramm, 2 cs. trees. Peonies, Tuberous Rooted Begonias ALL GARDEN^EDS^AND ROOTS JOHNSON SEED COMPANY 217 Market St., PHiLA., PA. DAHLIAS A most complete list in our 1907 catalogue of Seeds, Bulhs, Plants mailed free on application. H. E. FISKE SEED CO. Faneuil Hall Square, Boston Cotnei Tomato Those who force tomatoes should srive " Comet " a trial. This variety has been the talk of gardeners around Boston the past season. Those who have seen it growing de- clare there's nothing to compare withia, Pa. ... OUR ... Wholesale Catalogue for floristsand market gardeners is HOW ready and will be sent free to all who ask for it. NEW CROP flower seeds arc mostly all on hand now and we are prepard to fill orders promptly. We handle only the highest grade seeds. Com- pare our prices before ordering elsewhere. Cold Storage Lily ol the Valley Pips. Best possible grade. looo m case a $12.00 per 1000. J. M.THORBURN & CO. 33 Barclay St., through to 38 Park Place NEW YORK High Grade Seeds for Market Gardener, Florist and Farmer Catalogues Free Joseph Breck & Sons Corp. 47-54 NO. MARKET ST., BOSTON, MASS RAWSON'S HIGH GRADE SEEDS for the most critical GARDENER, FARMER or FLORIST Catalogues mailed free W. W. RAWSON & CO. 5 Union St., BOSTON. MASS. PULVERIZED SHEEP MANURE Direct from ranches in the West. We have on hand for immediate delivery a large supply of exceptionally fine quality. For the Lawn, The Greenhouse, For the Herbaceous Garden, For the Flower Garden, For the Vegetable Garden, Use Purity Brand Sheep Manure. PRICE, Ton, $40.00; half ton, $20.C0; 500 lbs., 10.00; 100 lbs., $2.50. R.&J.FARQUHAR&GO., 6 and 7 So. Market St., BOSTON. C. C. MORSE & CO. Burpee's Seeds 171-173 Ciay St., SAN FRANCISCO, CAL. The Largest beed Growers on the Pacific Coast PHILADELPHIA Blue List of Wholesale Prices mailed only to those who plant for profit. Grey's Highest Grade of Tested Seeds= Send for Catalogue THOMAS J. GREY & GO. 32 & 33 So. Market St., BOSTOJI BRIOGEMAN'S SEED WAREHOUSE RICKARDS BROS. Props. 37 East 19th St., NEW YORK CITY 600 HORTICULTURE April 13, 190T ORCHIDS- PALMS- FOLIAGE PLANTS STOVE and GREENHOUSE CLIMBERS IN ALL SIZES IT We always have on hand a fine collection of specimen plants — for making an immediate efl'ect. ^ We also make a specialty of stocking and re-stocking palm houses, etc. T A special invitation is tendered to all those interested, to pay us a visit. 1[ Special lists of specimen plants sent on application. HOur new illustrated catalogue will be mailed next month. JULIUS ROEHRS COMPANY, Rutherford, N. J — ORCHIDS — Some of the varieties we shall import this spring: Catlleyas Trians, Labiaia, Mossis, Mendellii, Spcc- iosissima, Gigas, Schroderce; Dendrobiums Nobile, Wardianum, Phalsenopsis: Vandas Ccerulea, Kim- balliana; Oncidium Vancosum; Lslias Anceps, Au- tumnalis, Albida. Write for prices on above. CARRILLO & BALDWIN, SECAUGUS. N. J. ORCHIDS Importations, 1907 Save money and get our quotations on Cattleya labiata, Trians, Percivaliana, iVlos5l£e, Men- delli. Schroeders. JULIUS ROEHRS CO. LBrg:est Orchid growers and importers in U. 5. RUTHERFORD, N. J. Orchids for Spring Delivery Cait/e/as, Laelias, Oncidiums, etc. Write for price list. Finest quality of Peat and MosB and Orchid Baskets on the market. Give me a trial order. 191 Valley Road, West Orange, N.J. ORCHIDS Arrived in exceptionally fine condition the following ORCHIDS: LAELIAPURPURATA, CATTLEYA HARRISOMAB.C. INTERMEDIA, C.TRI AN AB, C. LBOPOLDIi and a larqe shioment of CATTLEYA LABIATA and DENDROBIUH WARDIANUH. Write for pricer,. LAGER & HURRELL SUMMIT. N. J. NOW READY FOR IMMEDIATE DELIVERy Cattleya Trianae, C. Trianae, var. Papayan, C. Schroederae, C. handeriana. Toarrive, Cattleya ^gas, C. Aurea, C. Mendelii. Call for quotations irom us also for choicest vaiieiies ol Odontoglossum, Piluma, Cypripcdium, Phalaenopsis, Dendroblum and Vanda. Extremely rare Vanda ^anderiana for July dcl'ygry. A. H£LD.n-19 William St.. NEW YORK ORCHIDS Largest Importers^ Exporters^ Orourert and Hyhridiets in the World Sander, 5t. Albans, England and 235 Broadway, Room I NEW YORK CITY ASPARAGUS Plumosns, Robustus and Sprengrerll Three inch stock ready for fours. Send ten cents for samples and prices. ALBERT JW. HERR, Lancaster, Pa. ORCHIDS Cyiiripedium Reginae Showy Ladies' Slipper The rarest and most beautiful of our Hardy Orchids. By Express or Hail prepaid ;Each 1-2 crowns (strong clumps), 55c 3-4 " ( " •' ), 7Sc Per 100 $4.50 5. SO The Most Beautiful American Gardens have acquired their distinctiveness and charm through proper use of our ex- quisite NATIVE AMERICAN PLANTS. In no other way may the harmony and unity of American landscape be preserved and enhanced, while A Too Large Use of Exotics liowfvei- choire, results in harsh effects and clashes of color and form, — in other words, "plants out of place." Highlands Nursery Is the home of the gorgeous and rare Azaleas of the Carolina mountains. Kelsey's Hardy American Plant cata- log the finest published is free. HARLAN P. KELSEY, Owner, Salem, Mass. JAPANESE LILIES, IRIS, P/EOIMIES We have a small surplus of Lilium Auratum, 8 to 9 in. 130 in a case. Iris Haemtiferi, cases of 50 strong clumps " " 9 to II in. 100 in a case. of 50 best varieties. $6.00 a case. Herbaceous Paeonies, cases of 84 strong clumps of the 12 best Japanese varieties, 7 clumps each'variety. $15.00 a case. The YOKOHAMA NURSERY CO., Ltd., 31 Barclay St., N.Y. .... Emtmbllmhad *0 Ymmrm ... ROSE HILL NURSERIES NEW ROCHELLE, N. Y. Most Gompleio Horticultural EstablishntBnt in America SIEBRECHT <&. SON New York Office: Siebrecht Building, 425 Fifth Avenue WHITMAN! 2 1-4 Inch, SIO per 100 BOSTONS 2 1-4 Inch, SS.OO per IOC H.H. BARROWS & SON Whitman. Mats. Giant Pansy Plants Strong, Bushy, Transplanted. Fine, healthy stock. $9 per 1000. Cash with order. WM. DOBBERTIN 595 Joseph Ave. ROCHESTER, N. Y. If you want QUALITY and are willirg to pay for quality, then ask us for Bulbs, Valley, all Wnds of plants and Nursery stock as Roses, Evergreens, Buxus, Palms, Azal- eas, Araucarias, etc. JOHN SCHEEPERS & CO. JewVokTcIt"? BETWEEN YOU AND ME, What do you think of the Buyer's Directory and Ready Reference Guide of HORTI- CULTURE? I always look it over be- fore I do any buying. In writing to Advertisers kindly mention Horticulture April 13, 1907 HORTICULTURE. 501 SEASONABLE STOCK In A No. I Condition From 2 in. Pots too looo Hardy Chry»anlhemum», Large-flow- ering or Aster $3 oo $25.00 Hardy Chrysanthemums, Small-flow- ering or Hiitlon. •.• 2.00 18.00 'Geraniums, Standards and Novelties. Allemantheras, 6 varieties, strong 200 18.00 Lemon Verbenas, (Aloysia citriodor.<) 2 00 18.00 Verbenas, while, scarlet, purple and striped 200 17.50 Petunias, Dreer's Single 200 17.50 " Double, fringed 300 25.00 Salvias 200 17.50 And other Bedding Stock. Send lor List, Cash with Order, Please. R. VINCENT Jr. & SON Growers of Plants lor the Trade. W HITE MARSH, MD, GERANIUMS Our selection $18.00 per 1000, composed of the follow Ing varieties all to name : S A Nutt, Poitcvinc, La Favorite, Perkins, Brett, Viaud, Castcllane, Doyle and several othersout of 2 1-4 in. pot^w ith or without soil. 2 1-4 in pot Rooted Cutiings per loo per too $3.00 $1.00 2.50 1.00 2.00 1.00 2.00 1.00 l.SO .50 2.00 fine plants Fuchsias In variety, Heliotrope, Sweet Alyssum, Lobelia, Ageratum, Rose Qeranium, Coleus in variety, Coleus Golden Bedder, Cash must accompany order. .60 .60 J. E. FELTHOUSEN «S4 Van Vranken Av., SCHENECTADY, N. V. GERAMUMS From 2J6 in. Pots Per loo S. A. Nutt $3.00 John Doyle 2. SO niXED containing S. A. Nutt, John Doyle, Poitevine, Dbl. Gen. Grant and White Rooted Cuttings Ageratum, strong, bushy plants Salvia Bonfire Petunia, California, Single Verbena, finest mixed From flats once transplanted 2.25 1 00 2.50 2.50 2.50 2.50 1.50 Cash with Order, Please R. L Goinsalvos, Waltham, Mass. Look through the Buyers' Directory and Ready Reference Guide. You will find some good offers there also. AZALEAS in All Colors From 50c. to $5.00 Also a fine lot of Palms in all sizes, such as Kentlas, Arecas, Latanias, Phoenix and Cocos. Pandanus Veitchii and utilis, Cro- tons, Dracaenas, Nepenthes, Arallas, Araucarias, Aspidistras, Ferns suitable for dishes, in lead ng varieties. Clbotium Schiedel from $i.ooto$3 ooeach. Wholesale Price List on application. A. LEUTHY & CO., Importers and Exporters, Growers and Dealers, PerkiBt St. Ntirserief*, RoHlindale, BOSTON, MASS. NEW DOUBLE PETUNIA THE QUEEN a wonderful bloomer; flowers from four to four and one-half inches in diameter; white mingled with pur- ple, nicely fringed; an early bloomer; fine seller for Decoration Day; planted outdoors will bloom all summer. Strong plants, ready Feb. 15. $1.50 per doz.; $10.00 per 100; $90.00 per 1000. Rooted Cut- tings, ,$5 00 per 100: they will make fine 4 in. plants in full bio -m by Decoration Day. VARIEQATBD VINCAS, 4 in. pots, strong plants, $8.00 per hundred. THE YATES FLORAL CO. Joseph Traudt, Prop. Canajoharle, N. Y. DREERS SEASONABLE SPECIALS RHODODENDRONS — A grand lot of well budded plants of perfectly hardy varieties. 16 to 18 inches high, 73 cts. each; 20 to 24 " •' $1.25 30 to 36 " " 2.50 $8.00 per dozen; $65.00 per 100 12.50 " " 100,00 '■ 100 30.00 •• " 225.00 " 100 BOXWOOD EDQINQ— Very heavy bushy stock, s to 6 inches high, the finest we have ever handled, $5.00 per 100; S45.00 per 1000; special prices for large quantities. HYDRANGEA PANICULATA QRANDIFLORA— Extra heavy bushy plants, 24 to 30 inches high, $1.25 per dozen ; gicoo per 100. CLEHATIS PANICULATA— Extra heavy two year old roots, ^1.25 per dozen; $8.00 per 100; J70.00 per 1000. Strong one year old roots 75 cts. per dozen; S5.00 per 100; $40.00 per 1000. CLEMATIS, Large Flowered Hybrid Varieties, such as Jackmani, Henryi, Duchess of Edinburgh, etc, in extra heavy two year old stock, $3.00 per dozen; $20.00 per 100. AMPELOPSIS VEITCHII— Strong two year old plants $1.50 per dozen ; $10.00 per 100; three year old plants $2.00 per dozen; $15 per 100. HARDY ENGLISH IVIES— Strong plants in four inch pots, about 3 feet high, $1.25 per dozen; $10.00 per 100. HARDY PERENNIAL PHLOX — All the popular standard varieties in strong one year old field grown plants, now in three inch pots, far superior to winter propagated stock as usually sent out. 75 cts. per dozen; $5.00 per 100; $40.00 per 1000. HARDY PERENNIALS— The greatest assortment and largest stock in the country ; write to us for anything you require in this line. STRONG TWO YE.\R OLD ROSES — We make a specialty of strong two year old Roses, field grown stock, which during the winter months has been potted up into 5 and 6 inch pots, stored in cold houses and is now breaking into growth nicely, just the kind of stock to sell to your retail customers for immediate planting. For a complete list of seasonable stock see our current Quarterly Wholesale List HENRY A. DREER, 714 Chestnut St., Phlla,, Pa. The above prices are only for Florists or those engaged in the trade. PLANTS FOR SPRING TRADE Dracaena Terminalis, finely colored, 4 inch pots, - $4.00 per doz. " " " 5 inch pots, - - 5.00 " Cocos Weddelliana, .fine plants, 3 inch pots, - - - 2.00 " KenUa Belmoreana, " 24 to 28 inches high, - 9.00 " 18 to 20 " ■ 7.50 Araucaria Excelsa, " 151018 " 4 tiers, 7 50 " " " 20 to 24 " 5 titrs, 10 00 Pandanus Utilis, " 5 inch pots, • - - 4.50 PETER HENDERSON & CO. 35 and 37 Cortlandt Street NEW YORK EAST BRIDGEWATER DAHLIA GARDENS has a Large Stock On Hand Yet. Send for Prices. J. K. Alexander, East Bridgewater, Mass. DAHLIAS. neties in any quantity: or early spring. _ Now is the time to place your order (or bulbs which will insure you getting named vi- delivery to be made this fall DAVID HERBERT & SON, Successors to L, K. Peacock, Inc. A.Trco, I«.J. PRICES QUOTED IN THESE COLUMNS ARE FOR DEALERS ONLY ^.^ls"e\^'^'r;r.i^<'H''o''ra?S^I 502 HORTICULTURE April 13, 190T MMMMAMMMWWWMMMAAMMIWMMAIMAMMVWMMWMIMmMMM^^ ROSES VIOLETS GARDENIAS CARNATIONS VALLEY A.ivi> A-r^r^ OTHEjie choice; is'XvOWEjies In our WHOLESALE COMMISSION FLORISTS' DEPARTMENT in addition to our regular wholesale EVERGREENS and FLORISTS' SUPPLIES CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED 8, 1 1 and and 9 See our Creens Advertiserrent on pase 507. L. D. Tulaphonm, Main 2B18. HENRY M. ROBINSON & CO., \:rc.r;r Boston, Mass. aWWWWM¥WI»»WWWW«WWWWWWIWWWl>WII»Ml»WlW»IWWWAW^^ POT CULTURE OF CARNATIONS. (Read Btfore tbe Morris Co. Gardeners' and Florists' Society, Madison, N. J., Mar. 13, 1907, by Wm. Duckliaru.) What I can say regarding the cul- ture of carnations must necessarily be short, for the reason tiiat I am requested to speak on the method of pot culture only. I do not wish it to be understood that because I have followed pot culture for the past eleven years that it is the best, or that it is better than outside or flelJ culture, but suflSce it to say, I have had fair results, which undoubtedly has led me to continue the practice. Our cut- tings are taken at the usual time, which is as soon as they can be pro- cured after the middle of January, rooted in the usual way, and as soon as rooted, are then potted into 2 1-2 in. pots, grown along, but not forced, until the pots are well filled with roots. They are then re-potted into 4 to 4 1-2 in. pots. Our plants are just being shifted into .the above sizes, in which they will remain until time to plar.t into the bench. I endeavor to have all the plants pinched once before potting into the larger pots, and that the plant is again active and starting a number of growths. Care- ful watering and the usual require- ments are all that is necessary now, until final quarters are reached. About the first week in .June our plants have usually been planted, at which time the pots have become filled with roots, and it becomes a neces- sity to re-pot or plant. Inasmuch as the usual greenhouse bench will not hold any larger pot than 4 1-2 in., planting is in order. I would prefer to plant earlier than the date given, rather than allow the plants to suffer. After planting, great care must be used for a week or two regarding wa- tering. This is most essential, for with so much soil, if watered too freely the whole is likely to get soured. After the plants get hold of the new soil plenty of water must necessarily be given, together with frequent syring- ing, which will encourage growth, and also help to keep down red spider, which must be looked out for at all times. Now, what are the advantages of pot culture over field or outside? In the first place, perhaps I might cite that last year out of 700 plants, all that were lost were two plants from stem rot. On the other hand, plants from the field would invariably show a greater loss than this, especially in wet seasons. In fact, I have seen big losses, and undoubtedly you have seen the same, but never so with plants grown inside. I might claim, too, that indoor- grown plants produce larger flowers with longer stems, at an earlier date in the fall, and taking the average through, I believe this applies for the whole winter. As stated before, I do not wish to infer that my method herein stated is the better way. That would be absurd on my part, for we have only to look around at the ex- hibits here tonight and perhaps I would be safe in saying there's not one of the flowers here but what was produced by the field or outside cul- ture, with the possible exception of the few that I have brought. With a good house, good soil and a little com- mon sense, excellent carnations can be produced from either inside or out- side culture. DAHLIAS. Green Plants vs. Field Roots. I And that some of the small grow- ers who only devote a small part of their time to the growth and culture of the dahlia, are trying to make the general public believe that the green plant is much better than a strong field-root would be to grow, but this is not so in this country, as we have so many insect pests and cut worms to contend with. If a green plant is cut oil: it is lost entirely, but it is not so with a field-grown tuber, for if the grub or cut worm cuts the sprout off of a hardy field tuber it only puts it back a week or so and when it grows again it will have two sprouts in place of one. In some foreign countries where they recommend and sell most- ly green plants they are not pested with these insects. In regard to the .green plants flowering, it is impos- sible for them to flower any more freely than a hardy divided field tuber, if the tuber is properly planted. If six inches deep and laid horizon- tally and kept thoroughly cultivated the tuber will flower as freely as any green plant ever produced and the clumps from a tuber will winter much easier than those from a cutting. The cutting is only fit for a commercial grower who wishes to work up a stock quickly, and can afford to lose a certain per cent, of them, in order to g.ain his stock. But this is not wise for amateurs for if any amateur pays for a cutting and loses it, it is a total loss to him. The commercial dealer figures on losing a certain per cent, of all cutting stock. Cuttings can be raised for one-fourtb the cost of strong '.ield tubers and are sold by most dealers for the same price as strong tubers. This is the principal reason why some of the small dealers ,ire trying to force the cutting, finding there is a greater profit in selling this class of stock. 1 have been a commercial grower for over twelve years, and have experimented with all methods of growing the dahlia, and I find that the tuber gives the greatest satisfaction. J. K. ALEXANDER. East Bridgewater, Mass. OBITUARY. John P. Murphy of Saco, Me., died' on April 1, aged 67 years. F. L. Temple, a nurseryman well known in Massachusetts and Maine, died on March 30 at his home in Hamp- den, Me. C. A. Reed, for the past five years in the florist business in Brockton, Mass., died on March 25, at the age of 40. A widow and two children sur- vive him. Quincy L. Reed, 85 years of age, member of the state board of agri- culture, died at his home in South Weymouth, Mass., on April 9. One son and two daughters survive him. Patrick Cavanau.gh and his wife were asphyxiated in their room in Brooklyn, N. Y., on April 6. He designed and laid out the grounds for the estate of William Rockefeller in the Adiron- dacks and also the country estate of Timothy Woodruff. Henry McGrady, of Newton Centre, Mass., while digging a trench for a water pipe in the rear of his house on April 6, was buried by the sand which caved in from the sides. His Ijosition was accidentally discovered by his sister, Nellie, who, with the assistance of two neighbors, dug through and rescued him. He was breathing when taken out, but soon died. Mr. McGrady was 37 years old. and bad been associated in the florist business with his father for many years. George Leadley of Detroit, who was burned out just a week before Easter, could not locate himself for the holi- day trade. It is his intention not to go in business again until talL April 13, 1907 HORTICULTURk. 503 News Notes I BOSTON FLORIST LEHER CO. I ' FloristS Torean Floral On. has Ipnspri I.. , . , ^. „ — -™,.. . _■ * M.'K^M. M.^^ ^^^J The Morgan Floral Co. has leased the houses of W. B. Conover, Hender- son, Ky. Benjamin Carpenter will soon open a flower and seed store on Water street, Wilkesbarre, Pa. Holm & Olsen of St. Paul, Minn., gave a reception in their new store on the evening of March 28, and an orchestra furnished music. F. E. Conine has purchased a large farm which will be devoted to the in- terests of the P. E. Conine Nursery Company's growing business at Strat- ford, Conn. The florists of Fort Wayne, Ind., were serious sufferers by the hailstorm of March 27, Miss Flick, William Mey- er, A. J. Lantineer, S. Bash & Co., be- ing among those reported to have lost considerable glass. Thomas A. Norris and Martin Dolan, of Brockton, Mass., have pur- chased the Lapham farm, in Bridge- water, which has until recently been in the hands of the Shady Hill Nursery Co. The estate includes 100 acres, and is well stocked with trees and shrubs. In the Sheriff Street market, Cleve- land, O., the twelfth Easter flower show opened on March 29. Among the exhibitors were Mrs. A. Schmidt, L. Utzinger, John Mollenkopf, Fred Bur- ger, R. Gamble, G. M. Nauman and C. Aul. Three cash prizes were offered for the best display. Johnston's or- chestra furnished music day and even- ing. The Fifth Avenue Floral Co., Colum- bus, O., have recently purchased a large tract of land on Seventh avenue. Their plans include the erection of additional greenhouses and improve- ments in their present plant. The newly elected officers are C. K. Sie- bert, president; T. B. Siebert, general manager; G. H. Woodrow, secretary and treasurer. Hanuficturers of FLORISTS' LETTERS Out of Towu- BUSINESS CHANGES. Miss H. F. Patten has purchaseu the business of C. B. Flick, Toledo, O. The Kennicott Bros. Co., Chicago, have moved to 48-50 Wabash avenue. M. P. Monohan has leased the Phelps greenhouse at Blackinton, Mass. David Lunisden of Waverley, Mass., has resigned his position with the Wm. W. Edgar Co. and will establish him- • self in the near future in the whole- sale line, making palms, ferns, and decorative plants leading specialties. The new establishment will be in the close vicinity of Boston. William J. Smyth FLORIST Cor. MlcMgan Ave. and 3 1 st St., CHICAGO We ship to all points in Illinois and Iowa. Phone>: Douglas 744, Douglas 523, Douglas 740 JACOB SCHULZ, tVv,lV\C^B^Fy: put plAuiArQ of BEST QUALITY in season UUI I lUWCiO delivered promptly to anv address. Write, Telegraph or Telephone. Cumberland and Home Phones 223 and 984. This ^vooden box nicely stained and Tarnished^ 18x30x12, made in t^ro sec- tions^ one for each size letter, g^iven away irlth first order of 500 letters Block Letters, iJ4 oi* ^ inch size per too, $2. Script Letters, 3. Fastener with each letter or word. Used by leading florists everywhere and for sale by all wholesale florists and supply dealers N. r. HcCARTnY, Manager 66 Pearl Street, BOSTON, MASS. JOHN BREITMEYER'S ^=SONS^= Cor. Miami and Qratiot Aves. DETROIT, MICH. Artistic Designs . . . High Grade Cut Blooms We cover all Michigan points and good •ections of Ohio, Indiana and Canada P.J. HAUSWIRTH Temporarily Located -at- 13 Congress Street CHICAGO AUDITORIUM ANNEX Tel. Harrlsan 585 SAMU£L MURRAY Florist Coates House Conservatory 101? BROADWAY, KANSAS CITY, HO Both •Phn.-,« 2670 Main FRED C. WEBER FLORIST OLIVE STREET SI. LUUISy lUO. Established 1873 tone Distance Phone Bell Lladell i76 WILLIAM L.ROCK Flower Co. KANSAS CITY. - MO. will carefully execute orders for Kansas City and any town in Missouri or Kansas. E> "^ le E> S Flowers or Design Work DELIVERED IN ALBANY AND VICINITY ON TELEGRAPHIC ORDER. 11 NORTH PEARL ST.. ALBANY. W.Y. ATLANTA. ATLANTA FLORAL CO. " ISS^' ATLANTA GEORGIA. Taking orders for delivery In New York City or Vicinity can have them filled In best manner and specially delivered by .... . Thomas Young, Jr. 41 W. 28th Street. New York. ALEX. McCONNELL 57 J Fifth Ave.. New York City Telegraphic orders forwarded to any part of the Dnlted States, Canada, and an principal cities of Europe. Orders transferred or entrusted by the trade to our selection for dellTeiy on steam- ships or elsewhere recelre special attention. Telephone Calls, 340 and 341 38th St. Cable Address, ALEXCORAELL WILLIAMH.DONOHOE FLORAL DECORATOR Special Attention to Theatre and Steamer Orders and reliable deliveries guaranteed 2 West 29th St., New York Tel. 3034 and 3035 Madison Sq. YOUNG & NUGENT 42 West 28 St., NEW YORK " FLOWERS BY TELEGRAPH" WASHINGTON, D. C. GUDE BR05.C0 fLORISTS 1214 f 9T.NW wAamN»)>!l»»^>>>)ft»)»)ftftftft»l»!lfc»»>fc>>*>ft>> AMERICAN BEAUTY and all other Roses LILY OF THE VALLEY CARNATIONS WELCH BROS. 226 Devonshire St , BOSTON, MASS. 1 •wi««w«w«<«HIA V CHAS. W. McKELUR 51 WABASH AVE., CHICAGO Western Headquarters for Choice Orchids Valley Violets and all Cut Flowers PETER REINBERQ WHOLESALE CUT FLOWERS 51 Wabash Av., Chicago, 111. In writing advertisers mention BortlcnltnM WHOLESALE FLOWER MARKETS TRADE PRICES— Per 100— TO DEALERS ONLY CHICAGO April I ROSES Am. Beauty, Fan. & Sp ■* Extra No. t " Lower grades Bride,'Maid, Golden Gate, F.&S.. " " " '* Extra-. " *' " No. I & lw.gr. Liberty, Richmond, Fan. & Sp. . . . " '* Lowergrades. Chatenay, Morgan, Fan. & Sp " " Lowergrades Killarney, Wellesley, Fan.&Sp... " " Lower grades CARNATIONS Fancy and Novelties Ordinary 35.00 to .0.00 25.00 20.00 to 25.00 18.00 12.00 to 1 5 00 a.oo 6.00 to 8.00 4.00 4.00 to 6.00 5.00 3.00 to 4.00 300 1. 00 to 2.00 1. 00 4.00 to 6.00 2.00 to 3.00 3.00 4.00 to 6.00 500 2.00 to 3.00 3.00 4.00 to 8.00 6.00 2.00 to 3.00 MISOEI-L.ANEOUS Violets, Double *' Single Cattleyas Sweet Peas Tulips, Daffodils Lilies Lily of the Valley Gardenias Mignonette. • Lilacs (too bunches) Adiantum Smilax ■ Asparagus Plumosus, strings. '* " & Spren. {100 bchs.) I 50 to 3.00 2.00 to .50 to 50.00 to •75 to 2. 00 to 10.00 to 2.00 to 50.00 to 4.00 to 25.00 to .75 to ao.oo to 35.00 to 35.00 to .75 75.00 1. 00 4.00 12.00 4.00 60.00 8.00 50.00 1. 00 25.00 50.00 50.00 TWIH CITIES April 9 PHILA. April 9 BOSTOK April 11 30.00 20.00 12.00 6.00 6.00 4.00 3.00 6.00 4. CO 6.00 4. CO S.oo 2,50 1. 00 4.00 1.50 •75 3.00 8.00 3. GO I. CO to to to ■75 .40 to to 1. 00 4.00 •75 to 10.00 1 2. 00 to to 4.00 2.00 to to 2.00 15.00 1.50 20 00 50.00 30.CO 25.00 20.00 10.00 5.00 10.00 8.00 3.00 10.00 5.00 10.00 2,00 6.00 3.00 to 3.00 to 1. 00 to- 30.0c 25.00 I5.0G 6.00 15.00 10.00 6.00 15.00 8.00 12. OC 8.00 10.00 8.0c 4.0c 2.00 1. 00 2.00 15.00 .4.00 t.oo 12.50 35.00 50.00 1.50 2? .00 50.00 20.00 15.00 8.00 2.00 6.00 3 00 1. 00 S.oo 2,00 4 00 1. 00 6.00 1. 00 1.50 ■75 .75 to .25 to 35.00 to .50 to .40 to 6,00 10 .50 to to I. 00 to 50.00 1. 00 12.00 to to 35.00 to 25.00 20.00 10.00 6.00 8.00 4.00 3.00 12.00 6.00 6.00 3.00 8.00 4.00 ■75 ■73 50.00 1 00 1. 00 8.00 3.00 10.00 2.00 75.00 1.50 16.00 50.00 50.00 POEHLMANN BROS. CO. Grow and Ship the Finest AMERICAN BEAUTIES In the World. 35-37 Randolph St., - CHICAGO, ILL. The Florists' Supply House of America Can flu hnrry oraers. Telephone or Telegraph H.BAYERSDORFER &CO. 1 1 29 Arch St;, Philadelphia TO BUYERS Patronize our advertisers, they will treat you rl&;ht April 13, 1907 horticulture: 505- rSOUTHERN WILD SMILAXl I We are booking orders now for future delivery for Fancy Greens and Beaven's Fadeless Sheet Moss. Wrlta far Samplem. E. A. BEAVEN, Evergreen, Ala. CUT FLOWER MARKET REPORTS If anything, the market BOSTON is worse than it was last weelt. There is certainly no improvement apparent. Although the very inclement weather has shortened up the supply of flowers generally the markets have gained nothing as conditions are such that the street men can do nothing to un- load the surplus, as they would if the crowds were out. Out-of-town trade has held up much better than the city trade -and has proved a valuable asset to the shippers who, otherwise, would lose the larger part of their stock. Quality holds good on about every- thing, especially roses which have never been better at this season of the year. Violets have improved and taken a second lease on life, under the wintry weather. Carnations and lilies are abundant, with the latter badly congested. The after-Easter deluge BUFFALO began on Monday last and continued through- out the week, the weather being much the cause. Up to Friday there was an oversupply on stock such as has not been seen in many days. Lilies and callas were in heavy supply with no outlook. Carnations are being car- ried along from day to day, but the outlet did not come until Saturday, when bargains were in order and a good lot of carried-over stock was cleaned up. Roses were also plenti- ful, the quantity being good, but they took the same course as the rest. Lily of the valley, psas and other stock suffered also. Violets sold con- siderably better, the quality being good. This week the trade has started in much better and prospects look bright for good business. The past week we COLUIVIBUS have been feeling the usual after effects of a great Easter business. Violets are at last being received in good quality, but are selling very low. Roses are fine in quality. Richmond is having and has had right along a great run. Carnations are better this week than for a long time. We are getting very much disgusted with the large amount of "pickled" stock that many try to work upon us. Bulb stock is now drawing to an end, and no one is sorry, as such enormous quantities of it as we have had lately are very hard to handle with satisfaction to either grower or customer. Considering everything, trade is in a good healthy condition, and all are well satisfied. To size the Easter situa- DETROIT tion up it was much be- yond all expectations. Everybody ■was exhausted by Monday morning and many closed their shops at noon. The most elaborate prepara- tions for delivering goods were in most cases foimd to be below the re- quirements. The grower probably did not fare as well as the retailer. The warm weather just previous to Easter brought the stock on too fast and lilies were very soft and easily spoiled; bulbous stock was also over plentiful. A heavy crop of roses and carnations all around falling due for Easter made matters appear unpropitious for a while. To the surprise of all every- thing cleaned up well. There being plenty of stock on hand every re- tailer procured a good supply and, although prices kept up well, the con- sumer meeting a large display every- where felt more inclined to buy liber- ally. Plants and cut flowers and es- pecially fancy baskets went very well. At the present supply is above the demand although there is no real stagnation in the business. Som.ething doing all around. The volume of INDIANAPOLIS Easter business exceeded anything in the previous history of the Indian- apolis market but the aggregate money value of sales for the week does not make a larger if as large a sum as in 1906. The Easter weather was all that could be desired but the warm weather for the two preceding weeks brought out all the bulb flowers too soon, some growers losing two-thirds of their stock. There was abundance! of everything in the cut flower line except lilies and violets. Violets were of poor quality and limited quantitj'. Lilies ra.n very lew; the greater part of the trade was unable to get them. The best buyers chose flowering plants in preference to cut flowers particularly the higher giades. There was a noticeable increase in plant sales this year although an immense amount of cut stock was handled Saturday and Sunday. Conditions since NEW YORK Easter have been very perplexing to the wholesale dealers. The general demand has been far below normal, while the shipments from the growing districts have been enormous, and values have been battered down to the lowest peg by the dealers who are in full control of the situation for the time being. Lilies that failed to reach the goal for Easter are being received in huge quantities, most of them bearing evidence of the pace they were put to in the futile en- deavor to get them out on time. Roses seem to be doing their best to average up on the short crops that prevailed throughout the winter. All bulbous material is badly congested, none more so than lily of the valley, which is a burden on the hands of all the wholesalers. Retail trade is very dull, and April has, thus far, failed to come up to its reputation as a profit- able month. With a lively demand at the present time, the retailers could make some money with the oppor- tunity for buying material so cheaply. The market on PHILADELPHIA cut flowers was very slow last week. There was an extra demand for sweet peas, with supply ample. Roses and carnations 'steen times as many as wanted. Lily of the valley sold a little better, but still long. Cut lilies sold fairly well; arrivals and enquiries about equal. There are a few good double violets coming in • yet, but the singles are nearly over. In orchids, there is little of conse- quence except a few good cattleyas- which find ready takers. Far too many daffodils and poeticus from the South. A new item is the golden Spanish iris. On the whole, however, there were but few bright glints to relieve the gloom of the situation. The April weddings that were counted on to make things hum came along all right, but they were entirely inade- quate to prevent the general slump. Trade since Easter TWIN CITIES week has been ex- ceptionally quiet; even the larger stores have done prac- tically nothing. The opening of the new city Auditorium in St. Paul cre- ated some demand, but it seemed to run more on violets than anything else. Stock is plentiful, especially roses, which are quoted very low. Carnations are in abundance, but for some reason the price has not de- clined to any extent. Bulb stock is on the wane. Violets are also about through, and those that are now of- fered are very light colored. About every dealer has on hand a number of Easter plants; in one place from 100 to 150 fine lily plants were car- ried over; there are also some fine specimen azalea plants, but all other Easter stock sold to good advantage. NEWPORT'S EASTER MARKET. Easter business was on the whole very satisfactory. Of course it would have been much more so if lilies had been in proper condition'' in greater numbers, but even as it was I do not think any grumbling is at all justifi- able in view of all the facts. In nearly all the stores there were many lilies that might be supposed would remain there for the prolonged decoration of the stores, but they didn't; every one ol them found a purchaser because better could not be had at any price. Azaleas, deutzias and spireas sold fair- ly well at usual prices. Genistas in. S-in. pots were in good demand. Hy- drangeas, H. P. roses, and acacias sold well at good prices. Baby Ramblers and Crimson Ramblers were favorites in about equal degree. Dorothy Per- kins was picked up quickly. White hy- acinths took the place of lilies when the latter disappeared from view. Cut flowers were in such demand that on Saturday evening there was nothing Ini that line left. D. M. 506 HORTICUUTURi: April 13, 1907 JOHN YOUNG r WHOLESALE FLORIST Finest American Beauties and Carnations 5 1 West 28 St. - NEW YORK FORD BROTHERS -M West 2801 Street, NEW YORK FiKE ROSES ncnRNns A Full Line of All CUT FLOWERS • Telephone. 3870 or 3871 Madison Sanare Charles Millang 50 West 29th St., New York City Cut Flowers on Commission A Reliable Place lo Consign to or order from Telephone; 3860-3871 Madison Square A.LYOUNG&GO. WHOLESALE FLORISTS 54 West 28th St.» NEW YORK Telephone 3559 Madison Square Consignments of choice cut flowers solicited. Prompt payments. Give us a trial. ^•^^•^'i JOHN I. RAYNOR 1 1 Wholesale Commission Florist ^^^J^^^lsi^Si^ElV" ^ ^ A full line of Choice Cut Flower stock for all purposes. Comprises tvtty variety ( \ grown for New York market, at current prices tTEL. 1998 MADISON SQUARE ^9 W. 38 St., New York City Walter F. Sheridan Wholesale Conitnission J>ealer in CHOICE CUT FLOWERS 39 West 28th Strtet, New York Telephone; 3532-3533 Hadison Square HEADQUARTERS FOR NOVELTIES ORCHIDS A SPECIALTY THE HIGHEST W A I I CW ALWAVE GRADE OF VMkkUl ON HAND GARDENIAS, DAISIES, ROSES AND CARNATIONS JAMES McM ANUS. 75^^X42 W. 28th St., New York H. Wholesale Commission Florist CHOICE CUT FLOWERS 57 West 28th St. Special Attention to Shipping Orders New York. Telephones: *300, stoi, Madison Square Write for Current Prices WHOLESALE COMMISSION FLORIST Open 6 a. m. Dally J. K. ALLEN Long Established and Well Recommended 106 W. 28 St.. NEW YORK TELEPHONE 167 MADISON SQ. NEW YORK QUOTATIONS PER 100-TO DEALERS ONLY Rosea Am. Beauty, fan and sp " extra " No. I " Lower grades Bride/Maid, Golden Gate, fan &sp " " " " Extra. . . " " " No, t & Iw. gr. Liberty, Richmond, fancy & special '* ** lower grades . - Chatenay, Morgan, fancy and spec. '* '* lower grades . . Killamcy, Wellesley,faD.and spec. " ■ '* lowergrades. Carnations, Fancy and Novelties.. Last Half of Week ending Apr. 6 190/ I2.00 to 30.00 8.00 to 12.00 5.00 to s.oo 1. 00 5.00 to to 3.00 6.0a 3.00 to s.oo ■50 6,00 to to 2.00 12.00 1. 00 5.00 to to 4.00 6.00 50 S.oo to to 2.00 8.00 1.50 to J.OO '.50 to 2.00 First Half of Week beginning Apr. 8 I3.00 to 8.00 to 5.00 to T.OO to 5.00 to 3.00 to ■ 50 to 6.00 to 1. 00 to 5.00 to .50 to 5.00 to 1.50 to 1.50 lo 2o.eo 12.00 8.00 3.00 6.00 5.00 2.00 13. GO 4.00 6.00 a.oo 8.00 3.00 3.00 Carnations, Ordinary Violets, double *' single Cattleyas Sweet Peias Tulips. Daffodils Lilies Lily of the Valley Gardenias niff nonette Lilacs (100 bunches) Adiantum Smilax Asparagus Plumosus, strings " " & Spren. f 100 bchs.) Last Half of Week ending Apr. 8 1907 .50 to .20 to to . 35.00 to .50 to .50 to 3.00 to 1.50 to 6.00 to 1. 00 to 25.00 to ■75 to 15.00 to 20.00 to 15.00 lo 1. 00 .40 40.00 ■75 1. 00 4.00 2.00 1 2. 00 3.00 50.00 1. 00 20.0c 3 S.oo 30.00 First Half of Weak beginning Apr.8 1907 .50 to .90 to to . 1. 00 .40 35.00 to .50 to .50 to 3.00 to 1.50 to 6.00 to 1.00 to 25,00 to .75 to 15.00 to 20.00 to 15.00 to 40.00 •75 [.00 4.00 3.00 13. 00 3.00 50 00 1.00 20.00 35.00 30.00 ORCHIDS AT ALL SEASONS WM. STUART ALLEN CO. Commission Merciiants in Cut Flowers 53 WEST 28TH STREET, NEW YORK Telephone 356 Madison Square Edward C. Horan Wholesale Florist 55 WEST 28th ST. w. l^ iuom. S4. New York TRAENDLY & S CHENG K WHOLESALE FLORISTS Famish best stock at fair prices all the year roand Head for qastations on tall orderi Tel. 798.799 Madison sq. 44 Wcst 28tii Street, Ncw Yofk Glt| Alexander J. Guttman THE WHOLESALE FLORIST OF NEW YORK 43 WEST 28tH STREET , PHONES. 1064"16C>$ MADI.90N .SQUARE. 1 ENOUGH SAID In writing to Advertisers kindly mention Horticulture April 13, 1907 HORTICULTURE 507 «TR« FINE FANCY and DAGGER FERNS $2.00 per lOOO DISCOUNT ON LARGER ORDERS GREEN and BRONZE GALAX, $ 1 .25 per I OOO, LEUCOTHOE SPRAYS, $ 1 .00 per I OO, $7.50 per 1 000 $7-50 Case of 10,000 Let us have your standing order Jor Fern. BOXWOOD 20clb., SO lbs. $8.50 1^ MTKolesale Florists 38-40 BROADWAY, . . DETROIT, MICH. Formerly Miami ATUise Send for Our Weekly Price List on Cut Flowers Michigan Cut Flower Exchange Incorporated Best Flowers JOS. S. FENRICH |n, Boston Market The Reliable Commission House Richmond Roses and Rich FJowers of all varieties now. 28th Streat, New York Tel. 334-325 Madisoa Square BBtabltahed BUY FROM ii/i w-j 1881 SHIP TO /yl H, TRY •*■'*■-' ALFRED H. LANGJAHR All Choice Cut Flowers In Season 55 West 28th St, New York Telephone 3924 Madison Square. J. B. Murdoch & Go. Wholesale Florists FLORISTS' SUPPLIES 545 Liberty St., PITTSBURG, PA. Long Distance 'Phone 143S Court. REED (SL KELLER J22 West 2Sth St.. New York Florists' Supplies We manufacture all our Metal Designs, Baskets.Wire Work & Novelties and are dealers in Glissware Decorative Greens and ^ieriits' ReQuisites. ^ NEWS NOTES. Bertha Cohn of 17 E. .59th street, New York, has filed a petition in bank- ruptcy. Liabilities, $4,180; assets, $20. Mrs. Josephine Joslyn, 2603 Broadway, New York, has gone into bankruptcy with labilities $2,512, and assets $517. New York Cut Flower Company, $371, is one of the principal creditors. J. K. Allen is preparing to erect a large refrigerator for the reception of flowers in the basement of his es- tablishment at 106 West 2Sth street. New York. The refrigerator will be 16 1-2 feet long and 6 1-2 feet deep. Walter Taepke, who manages his father's store on Gratiot avenue, is a representative of the younger genera- tion of Detroit florists who are build- ing up a good business on the one- price principle. Many an old hand at the business may well take time to consider the opportunities lost by cut- ting prices as they witness the suc- cess of the newer methods. . FIRE RECORD. Slight fire in greenhouse of Stephen Murphy, Middleboro, Mass., on March 28. . But little damage done. Simon Lachman, 16 Wilcox street, Detroit, Mich., suffered heavy loss from fire on the night of March 27. Cause unknown. A blaze started in the boiler room of the greenhouse owned by Hermann Hoffman, Irvingfon, N. J., on March 30, but was soon extinguished with a loss of not over $100. N. F. McCarthy & co. 84 HAWLEY STREET BOSTON, MASS. SEND FOR PRICES Headquarters in Western New York FOR ROSES, CARNATIONS And all kinds of Seasonable Flowers WM. F. KASTING Wholesale Commission Florist, also Dealer in Florists' Supplies and Wire Designs. 383-87 ELLICOTT ST. BUFFALO, N. Y. Give us A trial. We can please you. NEW CROP BRONZE AND GREEN GALAX t?>$1.00per 1000. Case of 10.000. t7.50. Write for prices on case lots WE HAVE VERY FINE CUT BOX WOOD. DAGGER AND FANCY F£RNS. $2.00 per 1000. Best Southern Smilax, $3i50 and $7 per case. Headquarters for all FLORISTS' SUPPUES. Wire Designa, Cut Wire, Lettera, Immortellet, Cycaa Leaves, Wheat Sheaves, Ribbons, Corrugated Boxes, etc, LAUREL FESTOONING, 5c. and 6c. per yard. HENRY M. ROBINSON & CO., IS Province St., 9 Chapman PI., Boston, Mass. I- D- Telephone, Main, j6i7-=6i8. WHOLESALE FLOWER MARKETS.- PER 100. TO DEALERS ONLY. ROSES Am. Beauty, Fan. and Sp. " Extra No.i ** Lower grades Bride. 'Maid, Golden Gate. F. & S. " " " *' Extra " *' *' No. I & lw.gr. Liberty, Richmond, Fan. & Sp. . . . '* '' Lower grades. Chatenay, Morgan, Fan. & Sp " " Lower grades. Killamey, Wellesley, Fan. & Sp... " *' Lower grades CARNATIONS Fancy and Novelties Ordinary MISCELLANEOUS Violets, Double * Single Cattleyas Sweet Peas Tulips, Daffodils Lilies Lily of the Valley Gardenias Mignonette Lilacs (too bunches) Adiantum Smilax Asparagus Plumosus. strings ** " & Spren. (loa bcha.) CINCINNATI April 8 DETROIT April 9 30.00 to 30.00 to 12.00 to 6.00 to 8.00 to 4.00 to 3.00 to 8.00 to 5.00 to 8.00 to 3.00 to 1. 00 to .35 .35 to to -75 to 3.00 to lo.oo to 3.00 to 40.00 30.00 so. 00 10.00 10.00 6 00 4.00. 10.00 6.00 10 00 6.00 4.00 2.00 -50 .50 1. 00 4.00 tJ.SO 4.00 1. 00 12.50 50.00 30.00 17.00 5.00 2.00 6.00 5.00 3.00 6.00 3.00 6.00 3.00 6.00 2,00 I.QO .75 .75 50.00 .75 3.00 15.00 3-00 25.00 20.00 10.00 3.00 8.00 6.00 5.00 8 00 5.00 8.00 5.00 8.00 5.00 3.00 3.00 1. 00 1. 00 1. 00 4.00 to 10.00 . to 1. 00 15 00 50.00 25.00 1.50 30.00 to 35.00 BUFFALO April 8 PITTSBURG April 8 25.00 tc 33.O0 to 15.00 to 5.00 to 8,00 to 6.00 to 3.00 to 8 00 to 3.00 to 8.00 to 4.00 to 8.00 to 5.00 to 3.50 to 1.50 to .50 to to to -75 to 3.00 to 8.00 to 3.00 to to 2.00 to 35.00 25.00 20.00 15.00 10 00 8.00 6.00 to. 00 8.00 40.00 35.00 10 00 8.00 8.00 3-00 10 00 6.00 8.00 3.00 300 3.00 1.50 •75 .50 I. CO •75 3.0c 3 00 12.00 8 00 400 3.00 3.00 3.00 1. 00 1. 00 30.OO 50 00 35.00 50.00 20.00 35.00 15.00 8 00 4.00 8.00 6.00 4.00 12.00 . 6.00 10.00 5.00 8.00 3.00 4.00 a.oo to to 1. 00 to 3 00 to la.oo to 4.00 to to to 4.00 1.50 25 00 50. OP 25.00 WINSOR CARNATION BLOOMS Grown by the F. R. Pierson Company ISOLD EXCLUSIVELY BY NEW YORK GUT FLOWER CO. ^X8 55-57 WEST 26 STREET, NEW YORK J. A. MILLANG. Manager WILD SMILAX S3.50 per case. The only place where you can get it. Long Needle Pines, $1.00 per doz. Palm Crowns, $2.50 Dcr dozen. Extr« nice long-stemmed Palm Leaves, $2.50 per 100. Magnolia, $2.50 per case, 16 cubic feet. Sheet Moss, $j.oo per sack. Qrey Moss, $2. 00 per sack. Galax. $1.00 per 1000. Speed a Specialty. Write for Catalo^e. GGidweii ine WiodsinQnDemllno Co., incEteioreen.Ala. In ordering goods please add It in HORTICULTURE." The KERVAN 80. 20 WEST 27th ST.. N. y. WHOLESALE DEALERS Fresh cut Palmetto & Cycas Palm Leaves, GaLu, L^u- cothoe, Ferns and Mosses. All Decoratioc Evargraea 508 HORTI CULTURE. April 13, 1907 Buyer's Directory and Ready Reference Guide Advertisements under this head, one cent a word. Initials count as words. Regular advertisers in this Issue are also listed under this classification without charge. Reference to List of Ad- vertisers will indicate the respective pages. Buyers failing to find what they want in this list will confer a favor by writing us and we will try to put them In commuoication with reliable dealers. ACCOUNTANT E. 3. Dysart, 28 State St., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. ADIANTUMS Adlantum Hybrldum, fine young plants, 15 for $1, mailed; $5 per 100. Originator's Btock. Certificate of Merit S. A. F., '05. A. Ley & Bro., Langdon, D. C. AGKICTILTURAL IMPI-EMENTS Ihoe. J. Grey & Co., 32 S. Market St., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. Joseph Breck & Sons, 51 and 52 N. Market St.. Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. ATTERNANTHERAS Altemantheras, red and yellow, $2 per 100. Jos. H. Cunningham, Delaware, Ohio. AMFEI.OFSIS. 5,000 Ampelopsis Veltchli, pot grown. Dormant, long tops, $4.00 per 100. English Ivy, 3 1-2 In., 3 to 5 ft., $e.00 per lOO. Cash. Benj. Connell, West Grove, Pa. ARAVCARIAS Peter Henderson & Co. 35-37 Cortlandt St., New York. For piige .see List of Advertisers. A. Leatby & Co., RosUndale, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. ASPARAGUS Albert M. Herr, Lancaster, Pa. Asparagus Robustus. For page see List of Advertisers. Plumosus, 3-ln., $5.00 100; $40.00 1000. Christ. Wlnterlch, Cyclamen Specialist, Defiance, Ohio. Asparagus plumosus nanus and Spreugeri, 2 1-2-ln., $2.50 100. Carl Hagenburger, West Mentor, Ohio. Asp. Plumosus and Sprengeiii. 2 inch pots, $2 per 100. Jos. H. Cunningham, Delaware, O. Asparagus plumosus, 2-ln., $3.00 ; 3-In., $6.00; 4-ln., $12.00 100. Wlttbold Co., 1657 Buckingham PI., Chicago. Asparagus Plumosa. 2-inr poia. Fine plants. $2.50 per 100, $20.00 per 1000. Cash with order or good reference. Erie Floral Co., Erie, Pa., or Wm. F. Kasting, .185 Elllcott St.. Buffalo. N. Y. Asparagus Crawshnwll, a new, beautiful .nspnragus. Seedlings. $3.00 per 100: $25.00 lOnO; transplanted seedlings, $5.00 100: $40.00 1000. Jas. Crawshaw, 403 Plalnfleld St., Providence, R. I. ASPARAGUS SEED 8. S. Pennock-Meehan Co.. Philadelphia. For p.ige see List of Advertisers. C. Elsele. 11th and Roy Sts., Philadelphia, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. L. Van Stecnklste. 1 Dey St.. Jersey CItv, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. asters! Novae-Angllae Asters, strong, $3.00 per 100; .$25.00 per 1000. Ellsworth Brown & Co.. Sen brook, N. H. Aster Miss Kate LocF,'$U)(rtr.'l)kt; IPs the best aster grown. J. H. Lock, 41 Man Chester Ave., Toronto, Ont. AZAI.EAS John Scheepers & Co., 2-6 Old Slip, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. A. Leuthy & Co., RosUndale, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. Azalea Amoena in large quantity, 25c., 50c., and $1.00. Ask for trade list of choice hardy ornamental stock. Samuel C. Moon, Morrlsville, Pa. BAUR CARNATION CLIP AND PLIERS Baur Floral Co., 18 W. 10th St., Erie, Pa. BAT TREES. John Scheepers & Co. 4 and 6 Old Slip, New York. For p.gge see List of Advertisers. Bay Trees and Boxwood. Ask for cata- logue. Bobblnk & Atkins, Rutherford, N. J. Bay Trees and Box Trees, standards and pyramids. All sizes. Price list jou appli- cation. J. Roehrs Co., Rutherford, N. J. BEDDING PLANTS J. E. Felthousen, Schenectady, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. C. Elsele, 11th and Boy Sts., Phila. Spring Bedding Plants. For page see List of Advertisers. R. Vincent, Jr., & Son, White~MarshrMd. For page see List of Advertisers. BEGONIAS Begonia Gloire de Lorraine. Extra flue, 2 1-4 inch pot. Leaf cutting $12 per 100; $100 per 1000. Delivery May 1st. Julius Roehrs Co., Rutherford, N. J. Jos. H. Cunningham, Delaware, O. BELGIAN PLANTS L. Van Steenklste, 1 Dey St., Jersey City, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. BULBS AND TUBERS Joseph Breck & Sons, 47-54 N. Market St., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. J. M. Thornburn & Co., 33 Barclay St., New York. For page see List of^Advertlsers. A. T. Boddlngton, 342 W. 14tirst.7"N7^. For page see List of Advertisers. HIckards Bros., 37~Eas'ri9tTrst~New York". For page see List of Advertisers. H. F. Mlchell Co., Philadelphia For page see List of Advertisers. Johnson Seed Co., 217 Market StT,^rhlla; For page see List of Advertisers. , John Scheepers & Co., 4-6 Old Slip, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Write for prices on only selected bulbs, plants, etc. F. W. O. Schmltz, Prince Bay, N. Y. C. Keur & Sons, Hlllegom, Holland, or 334 The Bourse, Philadelphia, Pa. Write for prices on all bulbs and plants. Caladium esculeutum bulbs, 5x7, $1.00; 7x9, $2.00; 9x11, $4.00; 11x15, $6.00 per 100. Tuberoses, 4x6, $1.00 per 100. Cash. C. B. Johnson, Wallace, N. C. Amaryllis formoslsslma, 11-13 cm., $2.00 per 100; $18.00 per 1000. Bessera elegans, 7-9 cm., $1.00 per 100; $9.00 per 1000. Pan- cratium, spider lilv, 12-15 cm., $3.00 per 100; $20.00 per 1000. TIgrldlas. mixed, 7-9 cm.. $2.00 per 100 $V2.(\i) pet- lOcXI. Zephy- ranthes, white. 7-9 cm,. $1.00 jioi- loO; $9.00 per 1000. Price Includes carriage paid. J. A. McDowell, Ap. 167, City of Mexico. CACTI Old Man cactus, 4 to 5 Inches high, $3.00 per doz.; $22.00 per 100. Carriage paid. J. A. McDowell, Ap. 167, City of Mexico. CANNAS A. T. Boddlngton, 342 W. 14th St., N. Y. The Conard & Jones Co., West Grove, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. Cannas, 1000 each, Allemania, Austria, Burbank, $1.00 per 100. O. B. Stevens, Shenandoah, Iowa. 10.000 potted cannas, 20 best sorts, 4 to 6c.; Dormant, $1.50 per 100. Beuj. Con- nell, West Grove, Pa. Crimson Bedder, a superb canna, very handsome for bedding. Large, sound roots, $1.00 per 100; started plants, $2.00 per 100. Cash. A. Carlln, Elberon, N. J. CARNATIONS The H. Weber & Sons Co., Oakland, Md. Carnation Mabelle. For page see List of Advertisers. S. S. Skldelsky, 824 N. 24th St., Phlla. ' Rose Pink Enchantress. For page see List of Advertisers. Chicago Carnation Co., Jollet, 111. For page see List of Advertisers. The F. R. Plerson Co., Tarrytown-on- Hudson. N. Y. Carnations, Wlnsor, White Enchantress, Helen M. Gould. For page see List of Advertisers. A. J. Guttman, 43 W. 28th St., New .York. John E. Haines, Bethlehem, Pa. Carnation Imperial and Pink Imperial. For page see List of Advertisers. F. Dorner & Sons Co., Lafayette, Ind. For page see List of Advertisers. Guttman & Weber. 43 W. 28th St., N. Y. Carnation Victory. For page see List of Advertisers. N. Y. Cut Flower Co., .'i5-57 W. 26th St.. New York. J. A. Mlllang, Mgr. Caination Wlnsor Blooms. For page see List of Advertisers. Harlowarden Greenhouses, Greenport, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Carnations. Boston Market, rooted cut- tings, $10.00 1000; unrooted, $5.00 1000, Cash. E. D. Kaulback & Son, Maiden. Mass. 35,000 square feet covered by Glass. CHRYSANTHEMUMS Eggellng Floral Co., 16.53 S Grand Ave.. St. Louis. Mo. For page see List of Advertisers. Charles H. Totty, Madison, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. Harlowarden Greenhouses, Greenport, New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Chrysanthemum stock plants. About 1.000 Jeanne Nonln, $1.00 per doz.; $7.00 per 100. W. F. Kasting, 383 Elllcott St., Buffalo, N. Y. Chrysanthemums. White — Timothy Eaton, Estelle. White and Yellow Bonnatfon, Alice B.vron, Ivory. Pink — Glory of Pa- cific, Dr. Enguehard, Maud Dean. Yel- low— Col. Appleton, Mrs. Whilldln, Cremo, Robt. Hallldav, Roi d' Italie. Rooted cut- tings, $2.00 per 100: $15.00 per 1000. Cash with order. Wm. Swayne, Box 226, Ken- nett Square, Pa. For List of Advertisers See Page 513 April 13, 1907 horticulture: 509 CINERARIAS (.'iiifnirias, 4 1-4 in. Jiots, mixeil colors, cleau plantB in l)iid and Ijloom, 6r. eacli. Bui-gaiu. Try them. Alonzo Bryan, Wasli- ingtcD, N.,J. COIiEUS Colons, ?2 per 100. Jos. H. Cunulngham, Delaware, O. CONIFERS John Waterer & Sons, Ltd., American Nursery, BagsUot, Eng. For page see List of Advertisers. Evergreens and Conifers. Ask for cata- logue. IJoljbInk & Atkins, Rutherford, M. J. Evergreens of large size from 6 to 16 feet in variety freqnently transplanted. Ask for list. Samuel C. Moon, MorrlsvlUe, Pa. ~. CUT FLOWER BOXES. Welch Bros., 226 Devonshire St., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. Edwards Folding Box Co., Philadelphia. For page see List of Advertisers. Getmore Box Factory, Inc., Belleville, Ala. Light Wood Boxes. Folding cut flower boxes, the best made. Write for list. Holton; & Hunkel Co., Mil- waukee, Wis. CYCLAMEN. Giant H.vbrids transpl, ready for 2 In. and 3-ln., $3.50 100; $30.00 1000. Plants grown of seed taken from the cream of my well known strain. Christ. Winterlch, Cycla- men Specialist, Defiance. Ohio. DAHLIAS David Herbert & Son, Atco, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. J. K. Alexander, E. Brldgewater, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. Harlowarden Greenhouses, Greenport, New York. For page see List of Advertisers. DAHLIAS— Geo. H. Walker, write for catalogue of Dahlias. Roses, Phlox and Shrubs. North Dighton. Mass. Dahlias, flue, strong bulbs. .\Iso cannas. Write fur price list. O. B. Stevens. Shen- andoah, Iowa. THE DAHLIA MANUAL. An up-to-date work on dahlias and dahlia culture, covering the whole field. Illus- trated. Price, 35c. W. W. WILMORE. Box 382, Denver, Colo We make them pay. So can yon; the best for snnimcr cutting — Kriemhikle. Cath- erine Duer, .fl.30 per doz., or .$10.00 per 100; Storm King. .$1.00 per doz.; .$8 00 per 100. Whole roots, field grown. W. C. Ward, Adams Street, Quincy, Mass. I am again ready to handle your busi- ness. Only the cream of varieties handled. Standards and novelties, including Mrs. Winters, Mme. Dael, Navajo, Lonsdale, Dainty, Kriemhllde, etc. Catalogue of dahlias, hollyhocks, peonies and hardy plants now ready. W- W. WILMOEB, Box 382, Denver Colo. DAISIES Shast!i Daisies. Bnrbank's named varie- ties, $2.50 per 100, express prepaid. Lced- ham Bulb Co., Santa Cruz, Cal. DECORATIVE PLANTS A. Leuthy & Co., Roslindale, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. Julius Roehrs, Rutherford, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. DRACAENAS Peter Henderson & Co. 3.-J-37 Courtlandt St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Dracaena indivisa, 5 in., $2.00 per doz. W. C. Uoekwell. Bradford, Pa. Dracaena terminal Is from bench, fine. $25.00 100. Carl Ilagcnburger, West Men- tor, Ohio. ECHEVEBIAS Echeverias, 15 to 20 cm. in dr., $3.00 per 100; $22.00 per 1000. Carriage paid. J. ▲. McDowell, Ap. 167, City of Mexico. FERNS A. Leuthy & Co., Roslindale, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. H. H. Barrows & Son, Whitman, Mass. Nephrolepis Whitmani. For page see List of Advertisers. Slebrecht & Son, Rose Hill Nurseries, New Rochelle, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Boston ferns, pot grown, strong plants, 5 In., 2oc. ; 6 in., 33c.; Scottii, 5 in., ISc; 6 in., 35c.; 7 in., 45c.; Elegantissima, 5 In., 3;ic.; 6 in., 50c. S. J. Renter, Westerly, R. I. G. A. Sutherland Co.. 34 Hawley St., Boston, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. FLORISTS SUPPLIES N. F. McCarthy & Co., 84 Hawley St., Boston. Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. H. M. Robinson & Co., 15 Province St., and 9 Chapman PI., Boston, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. The Kervan Co., 20 W. 2-th St., N. Y. Decorative Evergreens. For page see List of Advertisers. Reed & Keller, 122 W. 25th St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. J. B. Murdoch & Co.. 545 Liberty St., Pittsburg, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. J. Stern & Co.. 125 N. 10th St., Phlla. H. Bayersdorfer & Co.. 1129 Arch St., Philadelphia. For page see List of Advertisers. FLO\(rERS BY TELEGRAPH Alex. McConnell. New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Fred C. Weber, 4326-28 Olive St., St. Louis. Mo- For page see List of Advertisers. FLOWERS BY TELEGRAPH— Con- tinued. J. Breltmeyer's Sons, Miami & Oratlot Aves., Detroit, illch For page see List of Advertisers. FERTILIZERS A sample 100 lb. bag of BLACHFORD'S CELEBRATED FERTILIZER, PLANT GROWER AND LAND RENOVATOR only .$2.75. This best grade Fertilizer Is com- posed solely of pure Rose Growers' Bone Meal, Nitrate of Soda, P«ruvian Guano, Sulphate of Ammonia, Sulphate of Potash and Gypsum in the correct proportions and in the most soluble condition. For benches and potting plants, for roses, carnations, lilies, mums, etc., many florists say It has never been surpassed. Particulars for flor- ist and truck gardeners sent FREE on ap- plication. BLACHFORD'S CALF MEAL FACTORY, Waukegan, 111. Established at Leicester, England In 1800. FLORAL PHOTOGRAPHS Floral Photographs. Foley's 226-228-1-2 Bowery, New York. FLORISTS' LETTERS. Boston Florist Letter Co., 84 Hawley St., Boston. Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. Thos. Young, Jr., 41 W. 28th St., N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. _ Eyres, 11 N. Pearl^St., ^Albany, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. George H. Cooke, Washington, D. C. For page see List of Advertisers. Gude Bros. CoT;^1214 P St., Washington, D. C. For page see List of Advertisers. Samuel Murray, 1017 Broadway, Kansas City, M > For page see List of Advertisers. Young & Nugent, iT^W. 28th St., N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. W. H. Douohoe, 2~W. 29th St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Theodore Miller, 4832 Delmar^ Rd., St. Louis, Mo. For page see List of Advertisers. P. J. Hauswlrth (Temporary address) 13 Congress St., Chicago. For page see List of Advertisers. William J. Smyth, Michigan Ave and 3lBt St.. Chicago. For page see List of Advertisers. Wm.H. Rock Flower Co., Kansas City, Mo. For page see List of Advertisers. Theodore MlUer, 4832 Delmar Bvd., St. Louis, Mo. For page see List of Advertisers. Park Floral Co., Denver, Colo. Fo- page see List of Advertisers. Thos. F. Galvln. 124 Tremont St., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. Jacob Schuiz, 644 4th Ave., Louisville, Ky. For page see List of Advertisers. Atlanta Floral Co., Atlanta, Ga. For page see List of Advertisers. FLOWER POTS W. H. Ernest, 28th and M Sts., Washington, D. C. For page see List of Advertisers. A. H. Hews & Co., Cambridge, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. Hilflneer Bros., Ft. Edward, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Say! Send to Feustel, for prices on Bed flower pots. Geo. E. Feustel, Falrport, I*. GALAX H. M. Robinson & Co., 15, Province St., and 9 Chapman PI., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. Michigan Cut Flower Co., 38 & 40 Broad- way, Detroit, Mich. For page see List of Advertisers. Caldwell the Woodsman Decorating Co., Evergreen, Ala. Foi' page see List of Advertisers. Galax. Ask for price on case lots. Scran- ton Florists' Supply Co., Scranton, Pa. GERANIUMS R. Vincent. Jr., & Son, White Marsh, M*. For page see List of Advertisers. jT E. Felthousen, Schenectady. N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Wm. S. Herzog. Morris Plains, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. CTEIsele^ 11th and Roy Saceous Perennials. For page see List of Advertisers. Cut leaf Staghorn sumach, large stock, 6c. to 15c.; Kndzu Vines, 15c. Edw. Teas, Joplln, Mo. ORCHID FI.ANTS Lager & Hurrell, Summit, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. Sander, St. Albans, England. Importers, Exporters, Growers, Hybridists. For page see List of Advertisers. Julius Roehrs Co.. Rutherford, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. Carrlilo & Baldwin, Secaucus. N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. A. Held, 11-19 William St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Seibrecht & Son, Rose Hill Nurseries, New Rochelle. N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Jos. A. Manda, 191 Valley Road, W. Orange, N. J. Orchids, Orchid Baskets, Peat. For page see List of Advertisers. Laella asceps, $4.00 per doz. : |25.00 per 100. Carriage paid. J. A. McDowell, Ap. 167, City »t Mexico. PALMS A. Leuthy & Co., Rosilndalc. Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. Slebrecht & Son, Rose Hill Nurseries, New Rochelle. N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Peter Henderson & Co. 35-37 Cortlandt St.. New York. For page see List of Advertisers. John Scheepers & Co. 4 and 6 Old Slip, New York. For page see List of Advertisers. PANST PUINTS. Wm. Dobbertin, 595 Joseph Ave., Roches- ter, N. Y. Giant Pansy Plants. For page see List of Advertisers. Pansy plants; strong transplanted, $10.00 per 1000. F. A. Bailer, Bloomlngton, HI. PEONIES Yokohama Nursery Co., 31 Barclay St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Peonies, line assortment, $10.00 per 100. F. A. Bailer, Bloomlngton, 111. Peonies. 1200 sorts. Greatest list any- where. C. Betscher, Canal Dover, Ohio. Wholesale grower of peonies. List of 100 varieties. J. F. Rosenfield. West Point, Neb^ Peonies. 200 strong undivided five year old clumps; pink sorts only, $25 per 100. Ask for trade list of ornamental nursery stock. Samuel C. Moon, Morrisville, Pa. PETUNIAS The Yates Floral Co., Canajoharie, N. Y. Double Petunia the Queen. For page see List of Advertisers. C. Elsele. nth and Roy Sts., Philadelphia, Pa. Howard's Star and Rosy Morn. For page see List of Advertisers. Wm. S. Hcrzog. Morris Plains. N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. POT HANGERS Pot hangers, Kramer's $1 doz. by exp.. $1.25 by mall. I. N. Kramer & Son, Cedar Rapids, la. PLANT BED CLOTH Mineralized Rubber Co., 18 Cliff St., N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. PRIVET California privet, all sizes. J. T. Lov- ett. Little Sliver, N. J. PRUNING SHEARS Rhodes Mfg. Co.. Grand Rapids. Mich. For page see List of Advcrtiseis. RHODODENDRONS John Waterer & Sons, Ltd.. American Nursery, Bagshot, Bug. For page see List of Advertisers. ROSES M. H. Walsh. Woods Hole, Mass. Hardy Roses, H. T. Roses and Ramblers. For page see List of Advertisers. Paul Niehoff, Lehighton. Pa. Rose Aurora. For page see List of Advertisers. The Conard & Jones Co., West Grove, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. Bay State Nurseries, No. Ablngton, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. A. N. Plerson, Cromwell. Conn. Grafted Roses, Own-Root Beauties. For page see List of Advertisers. Rosedale Nurseries, Tarrytown, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Montrose Greenhouses, Montrose, Mass. Grafted Bride and Bridesmaid Roses. For page see List of Advertisers. R. T. McGorum, Natlck, Mass. Grafted Brides and 'Maids. For page see List of Advertisers. PATENTS Slggers & Slggers, Washington, D. C. For page see List of Advertisers. Low-budded roses. No. 1, $95.00; No. 1 1-2. $65.00 1000. H. T. Jones, Elizabeth, N. J. American Beauties, 2 1-2 In., $8.00 per 100; $75.00 per 1000. Chas. H. Totty, Madi- son, N. J. Own root roses, 2 years. C. Ramblers. $7.00; Dorothy Perkins, P. W. and Y. Ram- blers, $5.00; H. P. roses and Baby Ram biers, $8.00 per 100. Gilbert Costlch, Roch- ester,_N. Y^ Baby Rambler roses, fine dormant stock, one year. $12 per 100, 2 1-4-in. pot plants, extra well rooted. $4 i>er 100, $30 per M. Orders booked for delivery now or any time up to late spring. Samples free. Brown Brothers Company, Rochester, N. Y. SALVIAS Perennial Gardens Co., Toledo, O. Salvia Zurich. For page see List of Advertisers. SALVIAS — Continued C. Elsele. nth and Roy Sis., I'tlladelphia, Pa. Salvia Bonfire. For ppge see List of Advertisers. SEEDS T. J. Grey & Co., 32 So. Market St., Boston. Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. Joseph Breck & Sons 51 and 52 N. Market St., Boston, Masa. For page see List of Advertisers. W. Atlee Burpee & Co., Philadelphia. "New Creations" In Bush LImas. For page see List of Advertisers. J. M. Thorburn & Co., 33 Barclay St., N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Henry A. Dreer, Philadelphia. For page see List of Advertisers. A. T. Boddlngton, 342 W. 14th St., N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. H. F. MIchell Co.. 1017 Market St., Pblla. For page see List of Advertisers. James Vick's Sons, Rochester, N. Y. Aster Seed. For page see List of Advertisers. W. W. Rawson & Co., 5 Union St., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. Hjalmar Hartmann & Co., 12 Stormgade, Copenhagen, Denmark. Cauliflower and Cabbage Seed. For page see List of Advertisers. Rickards Bros., 37 E. 19th St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Johnson Seed Co., 217 Market St., Pblla. For page see List of Advertisers. R. & J. Farqnhar & Co., 6-7 So. Market St.,. Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. Wm7 Elliott & Sons, 201 Fulton St., N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. C. C. Morse & Co., 171-73 Clay St., San. Francisco, Calif. For page see List of Advertisers. H. E. George, 929 Morton Av*., Pasadena, California. Delphinium Cardlnale Seed. Plumosus seed, $2.50 per 100. Jos. H. Cunningham, Delaware, O. I sell only reliable flower seeds. Ask for wholesale catalogue. O. V. Zangen, Hoboken, N. J. Conrad Appei. Darmstadt, Germany, Ks- tab. 1789. High Grade Grass. Clover, and Tree Seeds. Surplus Garden Peas — 50 be. Alaska, $3.25 per bu.; 40 bu. First and Best, $2.00- per bu. New crop northern Michigan grown; none better. W. F. Allen, Sails- bury, Md. SHEEP MANURE R. & 3. Farquhar & Co.. R and 7 So. Mar- ket St.. Boston. Pulverized Sheep Manure. For page see List of Advertlsera. SHEET MOSS E. A. Beaven, Evergreen. Ala. For page see List of Advertisers. SHRUBS. Japanese Wistarias, 8c.; Berberis Thnm- bergll, 12 to 18 in., 3 l-2c.; Hlblscna, C, Eye and Pink, 3c.; Norway Spruce, 1 1-2 to 2 1-2 ft., Sc. Ellsworth Brown & C»., Stabrook, N. H. 1000 Large Shrubs 5 to 8 ft. assorted for $150. Ask for trade list of ornamental ntir- sery stock. Samuel C. Moon, MorrlsvUIe, Pa. SMALL FRUIT PLANTS Dewberry plants, Lucretla and Austin, $5.00 per 1000. $20.00 per 5000; Premo. $6.00 per 1000. $25.00 per 5000; Turner red rasp- berry plants, $6.00 per 1000. $25.00 per 5000. W. P. Alien, Salisbury, Md. In writing to Advertisers Icindly mention Horticulture 512 HORTICULTURE April 13, 1907 SMILAX Smllax seedlings, fall-sown, $3.00 1000. F. A. Bailer, Bloomlngton, III. SPHAGNUM MOSS Live Sphagnum moss, orchid peat an* orchid baskets always on hand. Lager * Hurrell, Summit. N. J. Fresh, clean, 5 bbl. bale, $1.25; 2 bales, «2.2o; 5 bales, $5.00; 10 bales, $9.50. Casll. H. R. Akers. Chatsworth, N. J. SPIBEA Splrea, extra fine clumps in leading va- riety. F. W. O. Schmltz, Frlnce Bay, N. Y. Splrea, Van Houttii, 2 to 3 ft., 6c.; 1« to 24 In., 4e. Ellsworth Brown & Co., Seabrook, N. H. STEAM TRAP E. Hlppard, Youngstown. O. For page see List of Advertisers. STRAWBERRY PLANTS Strawberry plants, 90 best varieties, stock unex-celled. Ask for prices ou what you want. W. F. Allen, Salisbury, Md. THERMOSTATS Fire and Frost Alarm. Heat regulatora. Brown Alarm Co., Denver, Colo. TOMATO SEEDS Wm. Sim. Cilftondale, Mass. Comet Tomato.. For page see List of Advertisers. VEGETABIiE PLANTS 500 to 1000 2 1-2 In. Pot Plants, Tomato. "The Comet." Strong and ready for shift. $3.50 per 100. Cohanzie Carnation Green- houses, New Loudon, Conn. Small seed-bed to large transplanted vegetable plants ready tor Held. Best sorts cabbage, cauliflower, lettuce, etc. Mod- erate prices. Let us send you price lists. Frank Shearer & Son, Binghamton, N. Y. 50,000 large 4-year old Barrs Mammotli Asparagus roots, $B.00 per 1000; $25.00 per 5000. (500 will fill a sugar barrel.) Ad- dress W. F. Allen, Salisbury, Md. VENTILATING APPARATUS Lord & Burnham Co., 1133 Broadway, N. T. For page see List of Advertisers. Plerson U-Bar Co., 1 Madison Sq., N. I. For page see List of Advertisers. Hltchings & Co., 1170 Broadway, N. T. For page see List of Advertisers. Weathered Co., 46-48 Marlon St.. N. T. For page see List of Advertisers. Foley Mfg. Co., 471 W. 22nd St.. Chlcafo. For page see List of Advertisers. The Advance Co., Richmond, Ind. For page see List of Advertisers. J. C. Monlnger Co., 421 Hawthorne At*., Chicago. The Chicago Lifter. VINCAS ~ 10.000 vincas 2 1-2 in., fine, $2.50 per 100; $20.00 per 1000. It. Cuttiugs same. $1.00 per lOO; $7.00 per lOOO. Cash, please. BenJ. Counell, West Grove, Pa. VIOLETS H. R. Carlton, WlUoughby, O. Violet. Gov. Herrlck. For page see List of Advertisers. AVILD SMILAX E. A. Beaven, Evergreen, Ala. Southern Smllax. For page see List of Advertisers. Caldwell the Woodsman Decorating Co., Evergreen, Ala. For page see List of Advertisers. WIREWORK Reed & Keller, 122 W. 25tli St., N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. WIrework. Write for our catalogue. Helton & Hunkel Co., Milwaukee, Wis. William E. Hellscher's Wire Works, 8840 Broadway, Detroit, Mich. The "Just Right" kind. Send .'or i.nce list. Frank W. Ball, 31 East Third Street, Cincinnati, O. WIRE SUPPORTS The Helm Carnation Support. Write for price. Helm Carnation Support Co., Con- nersvUle, Ind. WHOLESALE FLORISTS Boston N. F. McCarthy & Co., 84 Hawley St., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. H. M. Robinson & Co., 15 Province St., and 9 Chapman PI., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. George A. Sutherland Co.. 34 Hawley St., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. Welch Bros., 226 Devonshire St., Boston. For page see List cf Advertisers. Buffalo Wm. F. Kasting, 383-87 Elllcott St., Buf- falo, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Chicago Chas. W. McKellar, 51 Wabash Av., Chicago. For page see List of Advertisers. Peter Kelnberg, 51 Wabash Av., Chicago. For page see List of Advertisers. A. L. Randall Co., 19-21 Randolph St., Chicago. For page see List of Advertisers. E. F. Winterson Co.. 45-49 Wabash Are., Chicago. For -page see List of Advertisers. Poehlmann Bros. Co., 35 Randolph St., Chicago. For page sr^ List of Advertisers. Detroit Michigan Cut Flower Exchange, 38 & 40 Broadway. For page see List of Advertisers. New York J. K. Allen, 106 W. 28th St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Wm. Stuart Allen Co.. 53 W. 28th St., New Kork. For page see List of Advertisers. J. S. Fenrlch, 110 W. 28th St., New Yort For page see List of Advertisers. Ford Bros., 48 W. 28th~St.,' New York. For page see List of Advertisers. H. E. Froment, 57 W. 28th~St~New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Alex. J. Guttman, 43 W. 28th St. New Yortt. For page see List of Advertisers. E. C. Horan, 55 W. 28th St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. A. H. Langjahr, 55 W. 28th St.. New York. For page see List of Advertisers. James McManus, 42 W. 28th St.. New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Chas. Mlilang, 50 W." 29tirstT~New York. For page see List of Advertisers. John I. Raynor, 49 W. 28th St.. New York. For page see List of Advertisers. W. F. Sherlden, 39 W. 28th St.. New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Traendly & Schenck, 44 W. 28th St.. New York. For page see List of Advertisers. A. L. Young & Co., 54 W. :»th~St.. New York. For page see List of Advertlsep. John Young, 51 W. 28th St.. New York. For page see List of Advertisers. LEADING RETAIL FLORISTS— Con- tinued. Philadelphia W. E. McKlssIck. 1221 Filbert St.. Phila- delphia, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. Leo NIessen Co., 1209 Arch St.. Philadel- phia, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. The S. S. Pennock-Meehan Co., 1608-18 Lndlow St., Philadelphia, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. Edward Reld, 1526 Ranstead St., Phllv delpbla. Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. Pittsburg J. B. Murdoch & Co., 545 Liberty St., Pittsburg, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. New Offers in This Issue. BERBERIS THUNBERGII. Oak Hill Nurseries, 114 Poplar St., Roslindale, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. CHOICE CONSERVATORY STOCK. H. A. Siebrecht & Sons, New Rochelle. N. Y. For page sec List of Advertisers. CHRYSANTHEMUMS. A. N. Piersou, Cromwell, Conn. For page see List of Advertisers. DAHLIAS. H. E. Fiske Seed Co., Faneuil Hall Sq., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. FUCHSIAS, FERNS, FICUS, BE^ GONIA THURSTONII. Baur Floral Co.. Erie, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. GERANIUMS, AGERATUMS, SAL- VIAS. R. L. Goinsalvos, Waltbam, Mass. For page see List of Advirtlsers. HARDY PLANTS. Vick & Hill Co.. Rochester, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. HARDY ROSES FOR DECORATI ON DAY ; AMPELOPSIS AND OTHER CLIMBERS. A. T. Boddingtoii, 3-12 W. 14tU St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. HARDY SHRUBS, Continental Nurserie.s, Franklin, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. HYDRANGEAS, ROSES, AUSTRIAN AND SCOTCH PINES. The F. E. Conine Nursery Co., Stratford, Ct. For page see List of Advertisers. PALMS, FOLIAGE PLANTS, STOVE AND GREENHOUSE CLIMBERS. Julius Roebrs Co., Rutherford, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. SUMMER FLOWERING BULBS. H. F. Michell Co., Philadelphia. For page see List of Advertisers. BETWEEN YOU AND ME, What do you think cf the Buyers' Directory and Ready Reference Guide of HORTI- CULTURE? I always look it over be- fore I do any buying. For List of Advertisers See Page 5|3 April 13, 1907 HORTICULTURE 513 List of Advertisers Page Alexander J. K 501 Allen J. K 506 Allen Wm. Stuart Co. 506 American Nursery.. .484 Aschmann Godfrev-* '4^4 Atlanta Floral Co. • • • 5^3 Barrows H.H. & Son. 500 Baur Floral Co 483 Bayersdorfer H.& Co. 504 Bay State Nurseries.. 49; BeavcDf E. A. 505 Bobbink & Atkins ...482 . Boddington A. T. • • • - 496 Boston Florist Letter Co 503 Boston Plate and Win- dow Glass Co 513 Breck Joseph & Sons 499 Breitmeyer's J. Sons. 503 Bridgeman's Seed Warehouse 499 Burpee W. A. & Co.. 499 Buxton & Allard 515 Caldwell the Woodsman Decorating Co 507 Carlton H. K 483 Carrillo & Baldwin . . . 500 Castle W.W 5t4 Chicago Camaiion Co. 483 Clipper Lawn Mower Co 515 Conard & Jones ... .484 Conine F. E. Nursery Co. 484 Continental Nurseries497 Cooke G. H . 503 Cottage Gardens 484 Cowce A 497 Dobbertio Wm 500 Dooahoe W. H. . 50^ Domer F. Sons & C0.483 Dreer H. A. 501-513 Dysart R.J. 504 East Brid^ewater Dahlia Garden ....501 Edwards Folding Box Co 504 Eggeling Floral Co:.. 483 Eisele C 482 Elliott Wm. & Sons. .498 Kslcr J G 515 Ernest W. H su Eyres 503 Farqubar R. & J. & Co 499 Fclthousen J. E 501 FenrJch J. S 507 Fiske H. E. Seed Co. 499 Vcicy Mfg. Co 515 Ford Bros. 506 Froment H. E 506 Galvia Thos. F 503 Goinsalvas R. L 501 Grey T.J. & Co 499 Gude Bros. Co 503 Guttman Alex. J. 483-506 Guttman & Weber... 495 Hail Asso. 515 Haines J. E 483 Hammond Paint & Slug Shot Works 514 Harlowarden Green- houses 483 Hartmann Hjalmar & Co. 499 HauswirthP. J 503 Held A. 500 Henderson Peter & Co 501 Herbert David & Son . 501 Herr A. M 500 Herzog W. S 483 Hews A. H. & Co 513 Hilfinger Bros 514 Hippard E. . 515 Hitchings & Co 514 Horan E. C 506 Jacobs S. & Sons . •••515 Johnson Seed Co 4Q9 KastingW. F 507 Kelsey Harlan P.. . . .500 Kervan Co., The . . . .507 King Cons. Co. si5 Kroeschell Bros 515 Pago Lager & Hurrell 500 Langjahr, Alfred H...507 Leuthy A. & Co 301 Lord & Bumham Co.5i6 Manda Jas, A 500 McCarthy N. F 507 McConnell Alex.. .. 503 McGorum R. T. 484 McKellar Charles W. 504 McKissick, W. E 504 McManus jas.. • 506 Michell H F. Co. ■••499 Michigan Cut Flower Excnange. 507 M illang Charles 506 Millang J. A 507 Miller Theo 503 Mineralized Rubber Co- 514 Moninger J. C 515 Montrose Greenhou- ses 497 Moon Wm. H. Co.- --497 Morse C. C. & Co. • -499 M urdoch J . B . & Co . . 507 Murray Samuel 503 New England Nur- series 484 New York Cut Flower Co. 507 Nicotine Mfg. Co. . . -513 Niehoff Paul 497 Niessen Leo. Co 504 Oak Hill Nuiseries . 497 Park Floral Co 503 Pennock-Meehan Co. 482 Perennial Garden C0.497 Perkins St. Nurseries. 501 Pierce F. O 515 Pierson A. N 483 484 Pierson F. R. Co 48a Pierson U Bar Co. ••■516 Poehlmann Bros. Co.. 504 Randall A. L. Co. ••.504 Rawson W.W.&Co. 499 Raynor John 1 506 Reed& Keller 507 Reid Edw 504 Reinberg Peter 504 Rhodes Mfg. Co 514 Rickards Bros 499 Robinson H.M. & Co. 502-507 Rock Wm. L, 503 Roehrs Julius Co 500 Rolker August & Sons5i4 Rose Hill Nurseries • 498 500 Sander & Son 500 Scheepers John & Co. 500 Schulz Jacob 503 Sheridan W. F ... - 506 Siebrccht & Sons^gS-Soo Siggers & Siggcr* 514 Situations & Wants-. 543 Sim Wm 499 Skidelsky S. S 483 Smyth Wm. J 503 Stearns A. T. Lumber Co 515 Sutherland Geo. A. Co 504 The Advance Co. ... .515 Thorburn J . M . & Co. 499 Totty Cha<^. H 483 Traendly & Schenck.5<-6 Traudt Jos 501 Van Steenkiste L.. . • .482 Vick's Jas. Sons 499 Vick & Hill Co 483 Vincent R. Jr. & Sons. 501 Walsh M. H 484 Waterer John & Sons. 484 Weathered Co 515 Weber F. C. 503 Weber H. & Sons.... 483 Welch Bros 504 Winterson E. F. Co.. 504 Yates Floral Co..... -501 Yokohama Nurseries Co 500 Young A. L. & Co..' -506 Young John 506 Young, Thos. Jr. 503 Youag & Nugent 503 Is Your Name In The Above List? If Not, Why Not ? GREENHOUSES BU ILDING OR CON- TEMPLATED. Waterbury, Conn. — Frank Floto, one house, .50 X 200. Oakdale, L. I.— W. K. Vanderbilt, one house, 100 ft. long. Reading, Pa.— Stephen Sousley, one house. Mattapoisett, Mass.— R. S. Hoxey, one house. Kokomo, Ind.— W. W. Coles, one house, n X son. The Pierson U Bar Company have contracts for the following: For Al- fred Vanderbilt, Newport, R. I., range of conserv.Ttories. For Fred Vander- bilt, Hyde Park, N. Y., range of con- servatories. At Central Park, N. Y., palm bouse and wing houses. For Senator Aldrich, Warwick, R. I., range of conservatories, one of the largest, if not the largest private range in this country. NIKOTEENAPHISPUMK . THE ORIGINAl^ftNp GENUINE NICOTINMUipGANT PRICE 60C P£R BOX OF LONG SHE E 50PtR ASEOr 12 BOXES S NIKOTEEN FOR SPRAXI.NPTpR^Y^POR 'Z I NC PPICE $1 50 PER PINT BOTTLE SI300 OEO CASE OF 10 PINT BOTTLES. Nicotine Mfg.Co. St.Louis Mo. MEWS^CJ !!l*"*llllllBI«llillllililllllllillllllllll»llllil«lW BOSTON PLATE & WINDOW GLASS CO. GREENHOUSE 6LASS German and American 9.61 to 287 i St., BOSTON 20-22 Canal St. Holds Class Firmly S*« the Point «V PEERlfSS OlAsliiK Point* vn ti)«b««t. No rigbti «r Uflt. Box of 1,000 poinU 16 OU. p«ttpftld. HEN RT A. DREEH, T14 Ckartnl k., nil*., r^ WANTS, FOR SALE, ETC. ' Adverlisements in this column one cent a word. Initials count as words. Cash with order. All correspondence addressed "care HORTICwL- TURE" should be sent to J J Ham- ilton Place, Boston. HELP WANTED HORTICULTURE needs a wide- awake representative in every town in the land. Good commissions paid on advertising and subscriptions. If you are ambitious, write for terms. WANTED — A Forem.in for an eastern establishment. Married man preferred, as "ood house is provided. Must be a good all-roiind grower of Roses and Carnations and Mums, etf., .ind of strictly S'lber hab- its. No other need apply. State experi- ence with references, and full particulars, to No. 9, care HORTICULTURE, it Hara- ilton Place, Boston. WANTED AT ONCE — A sober and ener- setic young man with knowledge of prun- ing, planting, etc., to assist in general landscape work. Apply in person or by mail with reference to A. Van Leeuwen, Jr., 3 Wexford Rd., Worcester, Mass. WANTED— M»n for general greenhouse work on place of 12,000 feet. Must be good grower of carnations, 'mums, violets and general stock. Married man preferred. W. VV., care HORTICULTURE. Boston. WANTED— Good active young man, ex- perienced in rose growing under ^lass. Good salary. Address B, care HORTI- CULTURE, 11 Hamilton Place, Boston. SITUATIONS WANTED POSITIONS WANTED for head garden- ers and assistants: for further Informstlon apply to W. W. Rawson & Co., & Union St., "Boston. Mass. HORTICULTURAL SITUATION WANTED — Long experience In orchids, palms and exotic plants; been 5 years in tropical country, understand gardening in general. Now at a well-known flower nurs- ery of N. Y. State. Will give best of ref- erences in every detail. Private place pre- ferred. Address D. A., Box 303, Osslning, N. Y. BUSINESS CHANCES WANTED — A partner for a good whole- sale and retail florist business near Bos- ton. Must furnish some capital and be of good character. Address L. G., care HORTICULTURE, 11 Hamilton Place, Boston. MISCELLANEOUS WANTED — To buy or exchange for any other stock, old plants of Aspidistras, both green and variegated. Siebrecht & Son, 425 Fifth Ave., New York City. FOR^SALE FOR SALE -Greenhouse pipe 4-ln. boiler tubes, second hand, Im fla« condition, absolutely free from scale KiA with ends cut sqoare. Sample and prices on application. Kroeschell Bros. Co., 88 Erie St., Chicago. FOR SALE. Greenhouse fifty by fifteen; a bargain If taken before June. 618 South St., Qulncy, Mass. FOR SALE— An old established business, greenhouses and stock. Alllson-Pope Co. By Victor L. Littlg, Receiver, Davenport, Iowa. BARGAINS: Two five-foot horizontal tubular boilers couplets: good condition; were running at ninety pounds. Address G. S. Ramsburg, Somersworth, N, H. -514 HORTICULTURE April 13. 1907 YOU PAY A HIGH MARKET PRICE FOR TROUBLE when you buy all-cypress greenhouse materials. You know — everybody knows — that the best all-cypress house made has but a short life, and when you hear men talk and advertisers blow about how long such and such a house lasted, there's nothing said about the heavy repair bills, the bills that you and I know certainly had to be met. Then what's the use of arguing the mat- ter when the Iron Frame House is the only house that stands time's test. Write us at once for information, but do it noiv — tomorrow you'll have still less time. HITCHINGS AND CO. GREENHOUSE DESIGNERS AND BUILDERS, Manufacturers of Heatloif and VcDtllatinft Apparatus. 1170 Broadway, NEW YORK. Good Circulation You get it all the time if you install the ELECTRIC CIRCULATOR Write to Robert Simpson, Clifton, N. J. ; Julius Roehrs Co., Rutherford, N. J.; J. N. May, Summit, N. J. ; F. R. Pierson Co. Scarborough, N. Y. ; Joseph Fuller, Leominster, Mass. ; Perennial Gardens Co., Toledo, O. ; or Christ. Winterich, Defiance, O. The Circulator is working in each of these establishments and giving full satisfaction. Write for particulars of our new STEEL PLATE BOILER built especially for hot water greenhouse heating. We do piping and fitting according to most approved methods, in economical manner and with satisfaction guaranteed. • The Cast Iron Boiler for Greenhouse Heating is Doomed W. W. CASTLE HEATING ENGINEER 170 Summer Street, BOSTON STANDARD FLOWER POTS Packed in small crates, easy to handle. Price per crate 1500 3 ID. pots in crate $4- 88 1500 jK 5-25 6.00 10003 800 3H 5004 3305 1446 5.00 5.80 4.50 4.51 .3.t6 Pncc per crate I30 7 in. pots in crate$4.30 60 8 " " 3.00 HAND MADE 48 9 in. pots in crate $3.60 48 10 " " 4.8* 34 II " '* 3,60 34 13 " " 4.80 i» 14 " " 4.80 6 16 " " 4.50 Seed pans, same price as pots. Send for price list of Cylinders for Cut flowers, Hanging Baskets, Lawn Vases, etc. Ten per cent, off for cash with order. Address Hllflnger Bros.,Pottcry,Fort Edward.N.Y. tuguit Rolker II Sons, Agts., 31 Barclay St.. N. ». City. Standard Flower . . POTS ITRADE MA^K* Why not try ANCHOR GREENHOUSE HOSE on your next order. Plant Bed Clotli protects from frost, in- sects, etc., and still al- lows (ree circulation of air. Mineralized Rubber Co. ia Clltt SIroot, Maw York EHODES DOUBLE OUT^ ^ Cuts from PKUNIMG SHEAR. ^^^¥m 1 both sides of 1 limb and does * not bruise the bark. . S^raK^^tL^ PAT. We pay Ex- presscbarges on all orders. i Write for RHODES MFG. CO. '^^(( » circular and Dept. 4 GRAND RAPIDS, MICH. | If your greenhouses are within 500 miles of the Capitol, write us, we can save you money W. H. ERNEST, 28th and M Streets, WASHINGTON, 0. C. Send other busines;. direct to Washington. Saves time and insures better service. Personal attention guaranteed. Twenty-five years' active service. SPECIALTY: "Working on the Failure* of Others." SIGGERS & SIGGERS PATENT LAWYERS Box 9, National Union Building Washington, D. C. In writing to Advertisers kindly mention Horticulture April 13, 3907 HOKTlCULTURi: 515 TheMower that will kill all the Weeds in your Lawn. If you keep the weeds cut so they do not go to seed and cut your grass with- out breaking the small feeders of rojts, the grass will become thick and the weeds will disappear. The Clipper will do it. Ask your dealer for them. If they have not g 't them, below is the price; No. I -12-inch Mower $5: No. 3--i5-inch Mower $6: No. :^— i8-inch Mower $7; No. 4— 2i-inch Mower $8. Send draft money-order or registered letter. In writlnff advertisers, mention Horticulture CYPRESS SASH BARS 82 fe«t •r lon^ei HOT BED SASH PECKY CYPRESS BENCH LUMBER GREENHOUSES ERECTED AND EQUIPPED COMPLETE I F DESIRED Write for Circnlar "D" and Prices The A. T. STEAMS LUMBER CO. WEPON8EJ, BOSTON, MASS. FIRST we figure to give you the best of service and then to save you as much money as possible. This makes satisfied customers and this brings us orders from others. That is why we are growing so fast. Get our estimates. The Advance Co. RICHMOND, IND. A STIC A > FO R ^/ I — 7- qr'eenhquseqiazin^ USE IT NOW. f.o.p¥rceco. 170 Fulton St., NEW YORK USE THE BEST. • Economy Greenhouse Brackets are used by leading growers every- where. Send for price list and de- scriptive circular. BUXTON & ALLARD, Dept. A, Nashua, N.H. ThLHE.ftRToFTHE.I^ATT£-Ri^ GREENHOUSE MATERIAL IS THE. YSiR-r J3e:st^ ^ fOLE-Y M FG . Co. 471 Yi.2Z"'bi(,HICl^G0, Hi^ve. IT, RK^HT FROM ThE-QiJLFoF ME-V^ICO, $rfD V^ILL MfiKE. you RiCiHT pRICE^-^ SE-fiO FOR SKELTCHL^ £6T/M/iT£:S AtlD THE KROESCHELL BOILER is the only perfect Hot Water Boiler. Made in t5 sizes, heating 6000 to 50,000 sq. ft. glass to 60° at 15 below zero. Prices and Catalogue on application KROESCHELL BROS. GO. 35 Erie Street, CHICAGO The Standard SteamTrap Certificate of merit awarded at Washington, D. C, Florists' Convention. For simplicity, durability and per- fect satisfaction it has them all guessing. It is in a class by itself. To see it wo'rk a large plant as well as a small will convince the most sceptical that it is the Florists' Friend. The Standard Ventilatiog Machine still leads as the most durable, easiest working and the all-around satislactory machine. The Duplex Gutter is gaining all the time, over 12,000 feet sold thus far this season. Catalogues free. E. HIPPARD, Youngstown, Ohio S. JACOBS & SONS Manufacturers of QULF CYPRES^ GREENHOUSE MATERIAL Jobbers of Glass, Boilers, Pipes, Etc. Catalogue and Prices Upon Request. 1365-1379 Flushing Ave. BROOKLYN, - NEW YORK GREENHOUSE CONSTRUCTION LUMBER John C. Honinger Co. 117 E. Blackhawk St., CHICAGO WEATHERED COMPANY BOX 789, NEW YORK GREENHOUSE BUILDING AND HEATING Send for Catalc^ue NOW IS TBE TIME TO INSURE YOUR GLASS AGAINST DAMAGE BY HAIL. For particulars address John a. Ester, Smdillm Rhrmr, U. J. ,16 HORTICULTURE April 13, 19u7 Right Palm House Construction and Arrangement For years we have been doing our best to convince owners and their gardeners or superintendents that the usual treatment of the palm house with the entrance on the ground level, results In a loss of effect, turning the possible beauties that belong to the palm house, into a regular store room. A cluttered, jammed full proposition. Now, enter this house from a raised vesti- bule and look down on and through this luxuriance, and the whole thing is trans- formed into one of delightful interest and a reward to the gardener for his work. These raised vestibules are then also an incentive to overcome the arbitrary, ar- rangement of the walks by breaking up their straight lines. This interior of the Soldiers' Home at Washington, D. C, is a splendid example of our treatment ; even from this point of view looking toward the vestibule, it is most attractive. There's a good deal more to be said, but it's more satisfactory to correspond with you. or talk it over at our ofifice — better do both Lord & Burnham Co., Greenhouse Designers and Manufac- turers, New York Offices, i 133 Broadway, corner 26th St., N. Y. Boston Branch: 819 Tremont Building. Philadelphia Branch : 1235 Filbert Street. HE first rot out on the ordinary house comes at the eave line, the place where the condensation settles into the joints — the U-Bar house has no eave joints — the curved eave does away with them all. Then the U-Bar construction is not only the lightest but freest from joints to decay. Send for catalog. Pierson U=Bar Com= pany, Designers and Builders LJ = Bar Greenhouses, Metro- politan Building, Fourth Avenue and Twenty- third Street, New York. ^'^AH^ New ^ORj Entrance Avenue of Pin Oaks Dana Islaml, Glen Cove, N. Y. Photo, by J. F. yoh:iston wyorei to th^^ I riORrsrrFlANTtSMAN, (tARDENEi aocf Y^^CAPE /(/ndred /Dterest^^ m ^ti»i ^ RqjToN, Mass. di/bscrfptfon. H00\ flU QC a. < 518 HORTICULTURi: April 20, 1907 I CARNATION WINSOR We have not advertised Winsor until now because we have not had to. It is so good and its merits have bpen so generally recognized that It has practically sold itself. Our advance orders were very large, and we did not feel the necessity of advertising it until we were in a position to fill and take care of our early orders. We are now nearly caught up with our advance orders and have a fine lot of stock on the cutting bench, so that we can promise prompt delivery on orders received from now on. If ycu have not already purchased a stock of this, you should lose no time doing so. We have sold more Winsor than has ever been sold of any novelty that has ever been put on th^ market. Its merits and value are now so well established that one is not buying a chance. We are cutting and shipping right along between one and two thousand flowers a day to the New York market, where our flowers are sold. There is nothing on the market that approaches Winsor to-day in carnations. It is the best seller on the market, on account of its lovely color, fine stem, perfect calyx, and fine keeping and shipping qualities — in fact, in this regard it covers every necessary requisite as a market variety. From a growing standpoint, it leaves little to be desired. It is usually healthy, very vigorous and pro- ductive, and, we think, the most profitable carnation ever introduced. This may seem high praise for a carna- tion, but it is no exaggeration. Winsor gives a large percentage of high-quality flowers. It practically does not split at all. Notwithstanding the fact that we have had the darkest, dullest winter we have ever had, when the Enchantress and Lawson types are splitting badly all over the country with every one, we have not had one-half of one per cent, of split calyxes on Winsor — in fact, we seldom see a split calyx. Hundreds of visitors who have been at our Scarborough place will substantiate this statement, extravagant as it may appear. Anv one who fails to plant Winsor this year will regret it. Rose Pink Enchantress is good, many other varieties are good, but IF YOU WANT THE WINNER, PLANT WINSOR. STRONG ROOTED CUTTINGS, $12.00 per 100, $100.00 per 1,000. and a good f i JF. R. PIERSON CO., Tarrytown-on-Hudson, N.YJ GRAFTED Brides and Maids on Best English Manetti Qood Stock ; Guaranteed to Give Satisfaction. WRITE FOR PRICES MONTROSE GREENHOUSES MONTROSE. MASS. 3000 2 '4 in. Richmond Rose Plants All ready to shift, very fine stock, $30.00 per 1000. LB.Coddington, Wholesale Trade List. Plants from Zyi in. pots, 50c. per doz. $3.00 per 100 Asparagus plumosus, Ageratum Inimitable, Princess Paul- ine and Blue Perfection, Salvia Ball of Fire, Dracaena indi- visa. Antherlcam vittatum, Fr,cbsias in vurietj'. Helintroijes, MoonviDe. the true white variety, Ipomaea, Heavenly Blue, va- riegated Periwinkle, Irapatiens Sultanil, Cobaea scandens, Cup- hea, Lantana, Lobelia. Parlor Ivy, Snapdragon Giant White The same varieties, strong plants from 3 inch pots, 75c. per doz.; $5.00 per 100. CARNATIONS, Rooted Cuttings Flora Hill, Boston Market. Vulian, a fine red variety for summer blooming, ,$2.00 per IIX). Eni-hiintresN. Pink Lawson, White Lawson, strong plants from 21,4 Inch pots. ,$S.00 per 100. Seedlings from flats at $1.00 per 100 Asparagus Sprengerl. Smilax, Ageratum, Verbena, Dracaei^a indivi.^a. Margui rite r'arnations. CL.EM-\TIS. large flowering yaiicties, home-grow^n, t\\'o- year-old plants. ?3.iKi per doz. CIT f & IT f IT 11th & Roy Streets, • I* 1 ^ i:# irf K^t PHILADELPHIA, PA. \ MURRAY HILL N. J. Look through the Buyers' Directory and Ready Reference Guide. Yov will find some good offers there alas Beautiful New Pink Rose PAUL NIEHOFF, Lehighton, Pa. GLADIOLI Beautifully Illustrated catalog, colored plate, etc., describing Qroff s Hybrids, Named Novel- ties of rare beauty, Mixtures and Collections to color and fine Mixtures of all colors. Write for it. ARTHUR COWEE Gladiolus Specialist MEADOWVALE FARM, BERLIN, N. Y. ASPARAGUS SEEDS ( TKUE PLUMOSUS NANUS ) Creenhouse grr.wn $4.50 per 1000 seeds. Special quotation on lots of 10, DUO or more. S.S.PENNOCK-MEEHANCO. TUp Wholesale pil|| 1 InC Florists of rlllLfl, 1608-1618 Ludlow St. In writing to Advertisers kindly mention Horticulture CD > O > o S' O O S i ^ o 05 O p- <: a. a, Z O H o 2 Ij -J 73 Q < >• D April 20, 1907 flORTICULTURE. 519 IMPERIAL and PINK IMPERIAL CARNATIONS You Cannot Afford to be Without these Two Excellent Varieties Price $12.00 per 100 ; $100.00 per 1000, 250 at 1000 rates, a discount allowed when cash accompanies the order A. J. aUTTMAN, The Wholesale Florist of New York 43 WEST 28TH STREET JOHN E. HAINES, BETHLEHEM, PA. WHITE PERFECTION The best pure white carnation on the market. First class cuttings ready for immediate delivery. $6.oo per too, S50.00 per 1000. SEND FOR OUR LIST OF OTHER VARIETIES I CHICAGO CARNATION CO., a t pypERivigr JOLIET, ILL. | iiiiiiMiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiHim lij: .A. 15 E> Xv r^ B^ JOHN E. HAINES. New Pink Carnation for I907 Color— A peculiar shade of lovely pink, with a fainl yellowish cast ; several sh ides lighter than the Law?on. Unlike most Pinks, the brighest sun does not injure the color. Size — 3 to ^ inches in diameter when esiab- | lished. Odor— Pleasing, but not strong. Stems — Invariably strong, but always gracefu', ranging from 13 to 30 inches during the season. Habit, etc.— A very quick, active grower, ma king specimen plants in a short time, even from late cutuogs. On account of its rapid growth, requi es supporting verv soon after benching. Gels away rapidly, blooms early and gives long stems ri?ht from the start. Productiveness — P odieious is the best word we know of to use here. It is the most incessant bloomer early r nd late, we have ever grown. Stock limited. Delivery January .5th to IQth and later. Price $12.00 per 100, $100.00 per 1000 THE H. WEBER & SONS CO.. Oakland. Md. FUCHSIA Little Beauty. Strong, thrifty plants, 2% inch, ready for 4 inch pots, J4 per 100. FERNS, Boston and Pierson, 5 inch, J25 ; 4 in., $12; 3 in , $8 per 100. Barrowsii, 5 in., $30; 4 in., S15 ; 3 in , $10 per 100. Adiantum Croweanum 6 in. 50c each. Ficus Elastica 6 in., 50c; 7 in., 75c. Begonia Thurstonii 3 in., $8 per 100. English Ivy, 3 inch, $4.00 per 100. BAUR FLORAL CO., - Erie, Pa. DON'T Be Afraid To Invest In ROSE PINK ENCHANTRESS It is both free and "fancy" — a sure money-maker. Price $7.00 per 100; $60 per 1000 Delivery January and later. Write for Descriptive Circular. S. S. SKIDELSKY 824 No. 24th Street, Philadelphia CARNATIONS. Red Chief — Bright scarlet— early and very produc- tive. $12, oo per too; $ioo.cx3 per looo. Average 3 in. flower. A leader in every respect. Bonnie M aid — Clear pink edged white. — $ 12.C0 per 100; loD.oo per 1000. Large well formed bloom. Very early and productive. DOR-NCR & La Fayette, SONS Ind. CO. The Leading Scarlet brilllant color. One stem, tbe most prodae- tlre ever Introduced, blooms early until thrown oat In Jnly, do extra grais. All ■hoots make flowers. Watch the papers and •ee what growers say abont It. None bat well-rooted, healthy cuttings leave the place. Rooted cuttings ready Dec. 15, 1906. Price, t6.00 per 100; J50 per 1000. JOHN E. HAINES, Bethlehem, Pa. FIELD CARNATIONS For July 1 Delivery Contracted For. Only the Newest Kinds Also CHRYSANTHEMUM NOVELTIES SEND FOR LIST HARLOWAROEN GREEN OUSES, Greenport. n. v- Look through the Buyers' Directory and Ready Reference Guide. You will find some good offers there also. Chrysanthemums, Carnations and Roses Novelties and all the Standard Varieties. MOSCHOSMA RIPARIUM A valuable new Ciiristmas Flowering Plant. WRITE for DESCBIPTIVE CIRCULAR and PRICE LIST, CHAS. H. TOTTY. MADISON, N. J. CHRYSANTHEMUMS C. Touset and Nonin, the money makers as we have found them. $i.oo per doz.; $7.00 per 100: $60.00 per 1000. Pacific, Estell, Willowbrook, Halliday, Kalb and L. Harriet, 60c per doz.; $4.00 per 100: Cash with order. EGGELING FLORAL COMPANY 653 S. Grand Ave.. St. Louis, Mo. GOVERNOR HERRICK Originated and introduced by H. R. CARLTON, Willoushby, O. We have the following stock m the finest condition to plant and now is the time to plant : s 5^ inch at $a.oo per doz. , $ 10 per loo and $75 per tooo 4 '* " 2.50 " " 13 *' 100 " 75 " 1000 It will pay you. Try it. Order at once. WHITE. Early ^Willowbrook Mid-Season— Miss Minnie Wanamaker, Ivory, Mrs. H. Robinson, Nivcus, Queen, Alice Byron, Eureka. Late— Mrs. iv cArthiir. PINK. Mid-Season -Pink Ivor>-, J. K.. Shaw, Adela, Mrs. Pernn, Ethelyn, A. J Balfour, William H. Duck- ham, Dr. Enguchard Late— Mauil Dean, The Harriott. YELLOW. Early - Mid-Season— G. Pitcher, Col. D. Appleton, Mrs. William Duckham. Late — Major Bonnafton, H. W. Reiman. Root Cuttings, $a 00 per .00: $15.00 per icoo. The M rate obtains only when 250 or more of a variety are ordered. For lots of 3000 or more write for special prices. A. N, Pierson, CromweU, conn. HARDY PLANTS LARGE STOCK ON HAND Send for Price List .Vquilegia, Campanula, Delphinum.Digi tallis, Dicentias, Eulalia, Gaillardia Gypsophila, Heliopsis, Helianthus. Hemeiocallis, Hibiscus, Iris Gennanica, Iris Kaempferi, Lychnis, Monarda, Plilox, Pinljs, Flatycodon, Spirea. Stok- esia, Tritoma, Yucca, and many other varieties. VICK & HILL CO. P.O.B0X6I3 Rochester, N. Y. FIRST CLASS STOCK Salvias, Dreer's superb single fringed Pe- tunia, Ageratum, Lobelia, Coleus, strong, 2 inch, $1.75 per loo: $16.00 per 1000. Geraniums, 5irong 3 inch branch; d, $40.00 per 1000; Double Grant, $35 00; M. Verbenas. $16.00 per icco. Cash. WM. S. HERZOG, Morris Plains, N, J PRICES QUOTED IN THESE COLUMNS ARE FOR DEALERS ONLY When Writing to Advertisers Please Mention Horticulture 520 HORTICULTURE April 20, 19!i7 GRAFTED ROSES We offer this year the following assort- ment: Bride, Bridesmaid, Bon Silene, Etoile de Prance, Franz Deegan, Golden Gate, Ivory, Gen. ricArthur, Kate noulton, Kaiserin Au- gusta Victoria, Killarney, La Detroit, Liberty, Mme. Abel Chatenay, flme. Caroline Testout, Mme. Hoste, Hrs. Pierpont Morgan, flaman Cochet, narechal Niel, Perle Des Jardins, Papa Gontier, Richmond, Rosalind Orr Eng- lish, Souv. Du President Carnot. Souvenir De Wootton, Tom Field, Uncle John, Wellesley. The above grafted from 2 1-4 Inch pots ? 16.00 per 100; $120.00 per 1,000 for A No. stock; nothing else will be sent ont. On their own roots, from 2 1-2 Inch pots, re- r>tted from 2 inch, $6.00 per 100; $50.00 per ooo. AMERICAN BEAUTY On own roots, from 2 1-2 Inch pots, $8.00 per 100; $75.00 per 1,000; 3 Inch pots, $12.00 per 100; $ino.00 per 1,000; April, May and Jnne delivery. OUR GUARANTEE GOES WITH EVERY PLANT A.».PIERSflll,Groniwell,Conn, Tady caY AND HARDY GARDEN ROSES in choice varieties. Field grown plants, first quality stock including Frau Karl Drusciiki. New Hardy Hybrid Tea Dean Hole. Killarney and Souvenir de Pierre Notting. Herbaceous Paeonies. Hollyhocks and Phlox. Catalogue mailed on request. M. H. WALSH MSE SPECiAtiST WOODS HOLE, MASS. IMEW CAIMNAS William Saunders \ l^g^^oo"'^ New York , »„,.p"<1"- — . . i $35 00 Ottawa ( per 100 Send for our list and descriptive caialogue. We have a large stock of the best varieties. ROSES on their own roots our specialty Shrubbery in variety Be sure and get our catalogue. The CONARD & JONES CO., west grove, Pa. The F. E. Conine Nursery Go. Establishea 12 Years. Stratford, Ooxixx. Wlien you do not know where to (at what you want Send to as. We caa flU most any kind of an order In our line. RETAIL ONLY. SPECIMEN NURSERY STOCK Deciduoui Trees and Shrubs, Evergrreeiu. Rlkododendrons, Azaleas, over one hundred (lOO) acres of the choicest varieties. SEND FOR PRICE LIST COTTAGE GARDENS CO. Queens. Lone Island. - New York I0,ooo Berbeiis Thunbergii, i8 to 24 inch, at $50.00 per 1000. 15,000 Berberis Thunbergii, 15 to 18 inch, at $40.00 per 1000. All arc 2 yr. old transplants, fine bushy stock. 2,000 Myrtle, nice plants, at $45.00 per 1000. 8,000 choice Dahlia Roots for sale cheap. Oak Hill Nurseries, RosUndale, Mass. 10,000 SPECIIVIEN EVERGREENS ALL TRANSPLANTED PRICES RIGHT Balled and Burlapped when required Abies Balsamea, 3 4 ft.: 4-5 ft. concolor, 2-3 ft. ; 4-5 ft. ; 5-6 ft. ; 6-7 ft. ?t,' Douglassi, 3-4 ft.: 4-5 ft. Buxus sempervirens natural, 1^-2 ft.: 3-3 fit. " pyramidalis, 4-5 ft. " Standards, 18 in. heads. Juniperas vir^inica, 2-11 ft. : 3-4 ft.; 45 ft. Picea alba, 2-3 fi. : 3-4 ft excelsa, 2-3 ft : 3-4^1.; 4-5 ft. " " inverta, 3-4 ft.; 4-5 ft.: 5-6 ft. " " conica, 2-3 ft. " pungens green, 3-4 ft. ; 4-5 *t. blue, 3-4 ft.; 4-5 ft, Pinus cembra, 2-3 ft. : 3-4(1. '* mugho, 12-18 in.: 18-24 '"•■ 2-2J6 ft. " strobus, .White Pine) 3-4 ft.; 4-5 ft.; 5 hft.; 6-7 ft. sylvestris, 2-3 ft ; 3-4*1.: 4-S ^t- Retinospora plumosa, 2-3 ft. " lilifera, 3-4 ft. Thuya Hoveyii, 2 ft: 3ft. '■ lutea, 3-4 ft.; 45 ft. " occidentalis, 3-4 ft ; 4-5 ft-- 5-o ^t- " pyramidalis, 3-4 ft.; 4-5 ft- '* Reversii. 4-5 ft " iiberica, (sheared) 18 in.; 2 ft.. 2% ft., 3fu " Warreana, 4-5 ft. TREES, SHRUBS and ROSES Berberis Thunbergii, 12 to 18 in. $4.00 ' '* 18 to 24 in. 6.00 " " 2 ft., bushy 10 00 Cornus sericea, 2 to 3 ft. 5,00 " " ? to 4 fi. 6.00 Cornus Siberica, 2 to 3 ft. 6.00 * " 3 to 4 ft. 8.00 Cornus stolonifera, 2 to 3 ft. 8 00 ** '* 3 to 4 ft. 10.00 Privet Ibota, 2 to aji ft. 6.00 " " 2H to 3 ft. 8.00 Rosa blanda, 3 to 3 ft. 10. co in great yatiety Per 100 Rosa lucida alba, i,S to 24 in, Rosa setigera, 3 to 4 ft. " " 4 to 5 ft. Spirea arguta, 2 to 3 ft. 3 10 4 ft. Spirea Douglassi, 2 to 3 ft. " 3 to 4 ft. Symphoricarpus vulgaris, 2 to 3 it. 3 to i ft. Viburnum lentago, 3 to 4 ft. Celastrus scandens, 3 to 4 ft. FIELD CROWN PERENNIALS Hardy Asters, 25 named varieties Boltonias, m variety Coreopsis, in variety Delphinium hybrldum, Eulalia gracillima, Funkia lancifolia, Funkia Sieboldiana, Gaillardia grandiflora. Hollyhocks, sin^jle mixed, Hollyhocks Alleghany, Helianthus, in variety, Hemerocallis 5ieboldii, Iris Kaempferii, named varieties, " Qermanica, in variety, " Siberica alba, WE CROW ABOUT lOOO Per 100 $5.00 5."co 5.00 6.00 3 00 4 00 3 00 5.00 5.00 6 00 5 00 5.00 6.00 5.00 6.00 5.00 VARIET Lillum auratum, large, " album, targe, " rubrum, lirge, '' candidum, large, Phlox amoena, " decussata, best named vaiietie.^, " subulata, pink ur white, Paeonies, strong roots, named varieties, Pyrethrums, double named varieties, Spirea palmata elegans, " " alba, " venusta, Vinca minor, strong plants, $■^0.00 per tooo Yucca filamentosa, 3 years, $12.CO 8 00 9.00 6.00 3.00 6.00 3.00 5.00 7.00 15.00 6 00 Per 100 $8.00 8 00 3.00 7.00 6 00 3.00 5.00 ig.oo i«;.oo 5.00 5.00 8.00 4.00 3.00 ES HERBACEOUS PERENNIALS ESTIMATES CHEERFULLY GIVEN. CATALOGUES FREE. NEW ENGLAND NURSERIES, BEDFORD, MASS John Waterer & Sons, ki AMERICAN NURSERY BAGSHOT, ENGLAND have the finest s«ock of recognized Hardy Rhododendrons, Azaleas, An- dromedas, high class Evergreens and specimen Conifers. Ask for special list of plants grown for the American trade. John Waterer & Sons are the great exhibitors Of Rhododendrons Ir London. Eatabllrnhmd 40 Ymarm ... ROSE HILL NURSERIES NEW ROCHELLE, N. Y. Most GompletB Horticultural Establishment in America SIEBRECHT & SON New York Office: Siebrecht Building, 425 Fifth Avenue ROSES STRONG DORMANT PLANTS Immediate Delivery American Beauty, Clothilde Soupert, Gloire de Dijon, Kaiserin Augusta Victoria, La France, Mad. Caroline Tes- tout, Frau Karl Druschlci, Crimson Rambler, Baby Rambler, Dorothy Perkins, etc., etc., SUITABLE FOR FORCING. Prices Right. General Catalog and Price Lists ready. BAY STATE NURSERIES, North Abington,JIass. Prices Quoted in these Columns are for Dealers Onlv. When Writine; to Advertisers Please Mention HORTICULTURE. April 2(1. 1907 HORTICULTURE Winter and Summer 521 The two beautiful pictures sliowing tlie contrasts of the Becember and June landscape, herewith published, were taken on the grounds of Mr. F. S. Moseley of New- buryport. Mass., justly famed as one of the finest private estates of New England. At the present transition period although all are yearning for the tardy spring to assume its sway and everybody has had a surfeit of wintry conditions in the unprecedentedlv long and severe season through which we have passed, yet none A\ill be insensible to the charm of this picture of win- ter scenery with its snow-clad trees. The contrasting view showing the rose garden of hybrid perpetuals and pergola adorned with hardy climbing roses speaks for itself. In no line of garden material has greater ad- vancement been made in recent years than in that of liardy rambling roses. The dealer or planter makes no mistake in stocking up. especially on the new varieties. ()ur Buyers' Directory tells you where the right sorts iiiav be procured. Ornamental Conifers (Con CUPEESSIXEAE The Cupressus, which gave the name to this tribe, comprises nearly all natives from California and Asia. None of them are really hardy in New England. Those that may succeed in good sheltered situations as far north as Connecticut are : Cupressus Lawsoniana from California which is a very elegant tree in some of its many forms. It is one of the conifers which gives the greatest number of variations in the seed beds. Some have the top of their shoots pendant, or thread-like, of very graceful effect. Some grow erect, narrow and compact of diiferent shades of green, blue, yellow or variegated in color. The blue and dark green colored seem to be the hardiest. We have a few good ones which have stood severe winters. C. Nutkaenis or Thuyopsis borealis, the Nutka Sound cypress, resembles much Lawsoniana in its form and way of gi'owing, but is coarser and the branchlets at the upper branches are more pendant. There are a few good pendulous, glaucous and variegated forms of it in culti- vation. C. thuyoides, the white cedar comes from the south- eastern States where it grows in swamps in company with bald cypress; it is a thin growing little tree with erect, short, string-like shoots of not much ornamental value. There is a yellow variegated form which is quite effective. C. leptoclada, or spheroidea Andelyensis, and C. eri- coides, which are said to be forms of thuyoides, are two nice^ compact, p3'ramidal-growing little trees, both have heather-like foliage and may be grown in the comer tinned.) of a wall or building or other natural shelter from north winds. Eetinospora — also called Cupressus, Thuya or Chamae- eyparis — obtusa and pisifera, are both from Japan Mhere they are grown for their valuable timber. They are good, hardy trees and in good deep soil they soon grow to a nice size, spreading, pyramidal in form, well furnished with branches, and they are very effective on large lawns. Obtusa has the needles flattened along the shoots and is glossy, while pisifera has them more open and pointed ; both have produced many interesting forms Ji-om sports. The tendency of the retinosporas to sport is shown in the way these varieties are grown in a dwarfed form in Japan; the.se same forms when given good gro\ving conditions here often sport back to the type. I never saw any new forms coming from seeds; ilie result has always been that when seed germinated ii" proved to be identical to the seed bearer or type. It is from the above mentioned sports that the Japanese grow those little trees reputed to be a hundred or more ,'. ears old with which they tax our credulity. Among the form of R. obtusa are : R. o. compacta, which grows to a big round compact form, is of a glossy green color and makes beautiful specimens. R. o. aurea is like the type, of more compact habit of a good yellow color which is more accentuated in the spring in grow- ing time. E. o. nana, the "chibo hiba" of the Japanese, is a nice little tree with short compressed growth; a good plant for big rockeries. If given too much root space they often degenerate. R. o. nana gracilis, the same as the preceding with finer and shorter growth. There is a white variegated form of these two last named ones. 522 HORTICULTURE April 20, 1907 but they are not very constant. R. o. nana aurea has the same habit with longer growths and is yellow in color. R. 0. pygmea is of a dwarf spreading habit with flat shoots. R. 0. Mariesii, of erect habit, has the tips of the shoots creamy wMte. R. o. filicoides has the shoots long, narrow and flat and fern-like. R. o. filicoides aurea (tet- ragona aurea) similar in growth, but has shorter shoots; plant very compact, of a nice golden color which burns easily on the sunny side. R. o. lycopodioides has thick, round shoots irregularly set, the tops sometimes flattened like a cock's comb. R. o filifera has long, thin, cord-like glossy pendulous shoots. We have some more obtusa forms, unnamed, from selected sports which are quite interesting ; all very dwarf. All these obtusa forms are of good effect in big rockeries where they keep their character the best. t^^'^f^^To^ >.-e/*--'-^i^^^^»«» {To be continued.) Fruit Topics CULTURE UNDER GLASS If there is one branch of horticulture more than an- other that requires painstaking effort and constant ap- plication to ensure success it is the gro^^dng of fruit under glass. Grapes are in particular grossly absorbing in their demands on the vigilance of the grower and they are not contented with monopolizing the time of their attendant for a certain limited time but insist upon being nursed from the time the first drop of water reaches the roots until they are en route to tickle some appreciative, and ofttimes unappreciative, palate. Many growers nowadays art' unfavorable to syringing overhead after the grapes are in flower contending that cleaner fruit results from moisture being furnished solely by evaporation and humidity, in which conten- tion there may and doubtless is a great deal of sound- ness, still most growers would find it exceedingly difficult to keep down the pests almost inseparable from grapes without the aid of water applied with force to the foli- age almost continuously except at the interval of bloom, and terminating only when the berries show color. Large berries are more enviable than large bunches and in order to have large berries the bunches require to be well trimmed at the start. A second trimming may be necessary but so much the better if at first the work was so fearlessly done that the troublesome second going over will not be needed. It is undoubtedly injuri- ous to grapes at trimming time to bring the hands (which invariably perspire during the operation) in con- tact with them ; Wter have a piece of raffia attached to the shoulders of the bunches which will effectually hold them in the desired position long enough for the opera- tion. Heavy cropping will in a few years, if persisted in, unfailingly ruin grape vines. A fair crop with fair sized bunches of large well-colored berries of good flavor is much more satisfactory than abnormal crops for a year or two with the inevitable failures following in successive years. Peaches and nectarines indoors are much the same as grapes in the matter of over cropping. Large fruit of excellent flavor can only be expected when trimaiiing has been attended to and at the proper time. Another im- portant requisite in the cultivation of peaches and nec- tarines is the careful tying-in of the wood at all times, and dispensing with everything superfluous in order that the fruit may be the better nourished and receive all the light possible. OUTDOOR CCLTURE ON TRELLISES. The above remarks hold good in like manner with the same Irinds of fruit grown outdoors, especially on trees trained upon trellises or on walls. The little extra labor necessary for this work will be more than paid for by the quality and size of tbe fruit resulting. There are many varieties of peaches suitable for that kind of cultivation outdoors, which, if they only received the treatment recommended here would yield fruit in no way inferior to that grown under glass. Another consideration is the improved appearance of the trees wlien they are neatly kept in order by training and subsequent attention in the manner already indi- cated. It is not a matter of much cost to erect a trelli,j or stretch wires substantially along a brick or even a wooden building. After this is done trees can be pur- chased very reasonably either trained or otherwise; trained trees are preferable because the material for a start is already there without the need of an experienced hand to put them in proper shape. In a year or two these trees will grow and look better than most vines would, with the added consideration of an abundance of good fruit. ^e^^-t^/^TS4t.^;o^ Our Colored Supplement ALLINGTON PIPPIN None of the newer English apples have become popu- ular so quickly as the variety Allington Pippin, repre- sented on the accompanying colored illustration. It was introduced for public sale in 189G and so for an apple is still to be classed among the newer ones. Now it is largely grown both for market sale and in private gar- dens. It is a handsome fruit and has many good quali- ties. It makes a neat orchard standard and does splen- didly upon the Paradise stock either as a bush or cordon or other trained form. It bears fruit so freely tliat the latter have to be thinned, although not too much or the fruits become too large for dessert. It is in season long- er than Cox's Orange Pippin and may be considered as one of the finest sorts ever sent out. The flesh is firm, of a pale primrose color, and the flavor is rich, resem- bling that of Golden Reinette. The fruit is in season from November to February. Allington Pippin was first shown before the fruit com- mittee of the Royal Horticultural Society in November, 1894, under the name of South Lincoln Pippin. This was awarded a first-class certificate and the stock was purchased by G«o. Bunyard & Co. As there were already other apples identified with the name of Lincolnshire they renamed it Allington Pippin. Year by year it has increased in pnpularitv because of its free bearing, healtliy growth and fine flavor. No parentage has been 1 raced but it is thought to be a cross between the Golden Reinette and Cox's Orange Pippin. In growth it is larger in all its parts than Cox's Orange Pippin. JIarket growers are idanting it by thousands and it will probably oust the old King of the Pippins from popular favor for it is in season at the same time. /jhtytyu^ rf ■ /fvects and the result of this regular study ot the tun- Two Good Tamarisks— Publications Received— damentals of landscape gardening practice by half a Shape of Rose Bushes— Obituary v ' V >.' " 'a ';' ^^* hundred voung gardeners cannot but raise the standard Personal— Business Changes— Movement of Garden- ■. ^ ^, ^ ,t ■ ■ a i- a a gj.y _ ° 535 of gardening work wherever their influence extends. A News ' Notes.' .' 537 thorough knowledge of plant culture is a splendid quali- Philadelphia Notes— Incorporated 539 lication for anvone aspiring to attain eminence in land- Gree^nhouses Building or Contemplated- List of ^^^ scape work and he who lacks this is seriously handi- COLOREd' plate' with" this ■ ISSUE dipped but a _ soimd knowledge of the composition of _ — forms and their effect m landscape scenery and the prac- The fact that the American Eose tieal handling of the materials required can never be The Society has not been able, as yet, to acquired through the ordina^ry routine of greenhouse or Rose Society's put in operation any successful plan nursery work. On the other hand a life time devoted to big problem for unitinrr the amateur and trade the study of rules and principles will avail little if re- interests under its banner should fined taste and an artistic appreciation of what is beau- neither surprise nor discourage the true friends of the tiful and inspiring and fitting in landscape scenery be society. He who shall evolve a way whereby this de- lacking in the individual. This indispensable attribute sirable end may be attained will certainly 'merit the is perhaps more likely to be found in the typical garden- deep gratitude of every one who grows a rose either or than in the average aspirant for landscape architec- imder crlass or in the open garden. To enlist the public ture degrees, for, oftener than otherwise it is his inborn in anv general movement of this kind is not a simple affinity with the spirit of Nature and the delightful con- matter 'and should the popular enthusiasm ever be tent experienced in living in close companionship with awakened on behalf of a national rose organization it her most beautiful products which has influenced the will undoubtedly be by the employment of very differ- gardener in the choice of his occupation. The fact that ent methods from those that have proved effectual in the greatest landscape artists in the past liave come from the upbuilding of our professional bodies. At the the ranks of the gardeners is significant and suggestive present time it is manifestly the wisest plan for the of what the future may bring forth. April 20, 1907 HORTICULTURE 525 AFTER ADJOURNMENT. Our seismometer indicates the pres- ence of another brain storm in one of the cloisters of the Rhinelander Build- ing, with impulse ninning north-east and sciuth-west. It would be a wise thiug for the growers liereabouts to visit their New York com- inissiou men and see what is doing in the marliet before shipping. They might re- ceive belter returns. — Khinebcck nrws in Poughkeepsie Eagle. "This is wisdom's part." We hear that there was a strilte at a florists' establishment in Indiana a few days ago. So far as we can re- member this is the first instance of a strike in the florist trade and we hope it will remain as a solitary- in- stance. There never was a grievance yet that could not be remedied without this baneful recourse. Cut it out, boys. Cleveland florists and imdertakers are indulging in a little scrimmage over the question of prices and the commissions paid to the undertakers on funeral flower orders. Flowers at funerals are all right and fitting but the less the florists have to do with the undertakers the better it will be for the florists. There is only one time when humanity cares to come in contact with the undertaker; there is only one business on which they wish to visit him, useful man that he is, and the florist who wants to get and hold his share of the trade of cheerful flower buyers will keep the undertaker, his wagon and other paraphernalia well in the background. That's an amusing war which the citizens of Topeka, Kans., have under- taken: a concerted attack on the dandelion, in which every one of the 45,000 inhabitants from the govenor of the State down, are expected to take part. Tuesday of this week was appointed by proclamation of the mayor for the onslaught. The State House was to be closed for the day so that all the officers and assistants could wage war on the pests in the State House grounds assisted by 100 boys from the Reform School under inspiration of a baud of music. The dandelion does muss up the lawn some, we agree, but if there were no dandelion-besprinkled fields one of the greatest charms of the spring days would be lost. The drug stores in Topeka doubtless have been sagacious enough to stock up on lame-back remedies. From what we know of the dandelion, it is "good at a fight." A TALK ON BERMUDA. At the horticultural seninar April 8th, Mr. G. A. Bishop, instructor in floriculture, Massachusetts Agricultur- al College, gave a very interesting ac- count of Bermuda and the business of growing lilies, onions and potatoes there. He told about the ravages of the lily disease and how they were now overcome to a large extent. He spoke about the difficulty of keeping pure stock of Harrisii and of the intro- ductions of various strains of IjOngi- florum and other varieties. He told about the difliculties experienced in the truck growing and shipping trade. As Mr. Bishop was engaged for several years in this work in Bermuda, he was able to give a very accurate as well as entertaining account. THE MUSINGS OF McGORUM. I have just received my share of the free seeds; the chickens seemed to like them and the change of food seemed to make them thrive. I am surprised that certain of our silver-tongued orators from New York didn't get after the President about this thing when in Washington. There would have been a chance to have made their names everlasting by doing something that would have been a practical help to the trade, instead of wasting their time writing volumes about one little word. Suppose that the Washington members of both houses should pay full rate ix)stage on all seeds, would they be so eager to send them? In a daily paper not long ago I no- ticed there was a vacant space left in the Roosevelt hall of the fol- lowers of Munchausen. I hereby elect .Tob to fill that vacancy. Job wishes to know why 1 didn't exhibit at the Boston show. In the words of a friend of mine that show is at present an ex- hibition mainly for private gardeners. Is it any fun in exhibiting when there is no contest? I leave it to Job and others to tell the reason, but the lead- ing light on the special prizes at the fall show is a private gardener and a pencil pusher, more power to his elbow. The editorial in last week's issue of your New York contemporary contains some startling things, yet amusing. That paper has always classed itself as a purely trade paper, but in a certain catalogue of books, I find it is listed to anyone who has the money to buy it, and at a cut price. Probably the editor is ignorant of this fact. It is listed along with The Foolish Book and The Cat Journal, both of New- York. I wondered where all its Bible talks were coming from. It has prob- ably been read and discussed at some old ladies' sewing circle, and tho Bible talks have possibly come from a mem- ber of the Oil Magnate's Bible Class. Strange, isn't it? We may expect to hear Job saying he is the author of the saving "Let there be light." ROBERT T. McGORUM. ' DAHLIA ROOTS vs. CUTTINGS. Editor HORTICULTURE: While what J. K. Alexander says in your issue of 13th concerning roots of dahlias being more satisfactory than green plants is true, yet even an ama- teur need not be afraid to plant green plants in fear that something will hap- pen to the young growing plant, or that the tubers will not winter. Like Mr. Alexander, the writer has tested the various methods of propagating and times of planting and reached the conclusion some years ago that for general purposes single eye divisions of dahlia roots planted late were best. But when it comes to novelties and when one. be he professional or ama- teur, wants to be up-to-date, then by all means buy green plants, for these only are available; or content one's self with following on behind the times. The small dealers who are pushing the sales of green plants of novelties need no defense, all credit to them, and to seedling raisers who give us something new to look at when ex- hibition time comes around. ALEXANDER MacLELLAN. WHOLESOME CHESTNUTS. The variegated vinca is much in de- mand for window boxes, tubs and many other forms and arrangements of plant decoration. The best plants for many purposes are to be had in 4-in. pots, but for those having much of the kind of work indicated to do plants in 3 or 3 l-2in. pots will be very handy be- cause usually after all the other plants are in place in a box or tub there is but little room left for the vincas which are usually put in last. For such purposes usually the main object is to have the vine long enough; diam- eter is not of much moment. There is yet a little time left for the propagation of some kinds of bedding plants such as coleus, alternanthera and the like, but in the case of the former especially it cannot be too often said that invariably it will be found cheaper to purchase nicely rooted cut- tings from some large grower who has special facilities for the production of that class of stuff in immense quan- tities and at extremely low figures. Don't forget Memorial Day. Try to have something at once obviously ap- propriate and distinct for the occasion. We have not heard of any such thing so far but who knows but you may be the one to strike it, and make a good thing out of it. In any event have some nice plants in bloom for the occa- sion and announce the fact so that others not having such may know where to get them. In planting flowering shrubs it is al- ways well to bear in mind the Impor- tance of having a prolonged season of Ijloom. With that object in view, species and varieties should be chosen that will bloom from early in summer to as late a period as plants that are in other respects suitable are known to flower On small areas of home grounds shrubs planted singly or in small groups are often desirable and sometimes a necessity, but in cases where much space is to be embellished more effecting, pleasing and elaborate ornamentation will be the result if shrubs are planted in large masses, or long, continuous and, if need be, in- terruDted borders, using species and varieties of one kind in the planting as much as possible. A curve in a road by which a man- sion is approached should have near it something to justify the curve. Where a curve is considered desirable, if there is not already something of the sort there, a specimen tree or a group of shrubs should be planted. Flower beds are very pretty, but it has often occurred to us that they might look just as pretty and more appro- priate if, instead of scattering them all over a beautiful green lawn, a place should be found for them where they could nestle closely together. That may not be a good term to use, but the object is harmony of effect as well as a regard for the fitness of things, both of which are often ruined by patches of geraniums, coleuses and the like, where no mortal man would reason- ably expect them, but which if prop- erly and appropriately placed would be a source of pleasure. Orlando Harrison sa>s that the York Imperial and Grimes' Golden apples have been found the most profitable on the western shore of Maryland. 526 HORTICULTURE April 20, 1907 NEWS OF THE CLUBS AND SOCIETIES MASSACHUSETTS HORTICULTUR- AL SOCIETY. The trustees of the Massachusetts Horticultural Society have voted to open the library of the SociPtx- to its members and others interested in hor- ticultural matters on Sunday after- noons from 2 to 6 o'clock, beginning Sunday, April 21. It is believed that there are a con- siderable number of persons, whose business will not permit them the privilege of using the library during the hours in which it is now open, who would welcome the opportunity to use it were it open during some por- tion of their leisure. This applies es- pecially to garden employees, who have little time and are not overburdened with means; yet, it is lai'gely upon upon such mpn that the present and future success of practical horticul- ture depends. The Massachusetts Horticultural So- ciety, by offering young gardeners the use of its library, will be fulfilling an important part of its mission — the ad- vancement of horticulture. While the free use of the whole library is offered it is believed that the opportunity to consult the world's best horticultural periodicals will be great- ly appreciated by many who could not under the former arrangements make use of them. WM. P. RICH, Secretary. COLUMBUS FLORISTS' CLUB. Our club met on the 9th, a goodly number of members on hand. Since our last meeting our club has asked the permission of the Columbus Board of Education to be allowed, as in pre- vious years, to make distribution of flower and vegetable seeds to the chil- dren of the public schools at one penny for each packet. The Board of Edu- cation have this season refused this privilege. At the same meeting they voted, however, to have their clerk correspond with the congressman from this district as to procuring free seeds for the children from the congressional distribution. On the main issue, that the plan of small packets of seeds for the children's gardens is a good one, there seems to be no difference of opin- ion here; but how it should be done has raised a seemingly uncalled-for strife. At this meeting the best display of plants and flowers thus far this year was made: John Williams received 20 points for an Araucaria excelsa; Sher- man P. Stephens, 13 points for some fine hyacinths. King of the Blues; R. A. Currie, 15 points for Tournesol tu- lips; I. D. Siebert, 13 points for callas, and John Williams was also "highly commended" for his geraniums. It was also arranged to hold this season in June a Strawberry Show, and to make the occasion a special entertain- ment for the ladies. In regard to the annual field day and picnic, the club chose a committee consisting of Messrs. James McKeller, R. A. Currie, George Bauman, Jacob Reichert and W. F. Metzmaier to arrange the affair. GARDENERS' AND FLORISTS' CLUB OF BOSTON. This club had a rousing meeting on Tuesday evening, April 16, there being no less than 150 members pres- ent to listen to B. K. Howard's en- joyable lecture on landscape garden- ing. It was a charming presentation of the topic from the view-point of the artist. After the speaker had con- ducted the subject was taken up and discussed the participants dividing on the question of prim tidiness in gar- dens and grounds vs. adherence to un- conventional natural conditions, the gardener emphasizing the necessity of raking up dead leaves, cultivating the ground between shrubs, the production of perfect individual specimens, etc., and the other side urging for a recog- nition of the natural characteristics which tend to unity and a harmonious whole as superior to an unnatural conglomeration of units each with its own "hair cut." Lecture and argu- ments were received with much en- thusiasm and applause greeted every telling point. A question from the Box drew out some varying views as to the advisability of trying to "carry over" Richmond roses under glass. On the exhibition table were some remarkable spikes of Lilium candidum from W. N. Craig, which received honorable mention, antirrhinums from Wm. Downs, which also received honorable mention and a beautiful new hybrid gloriosa, flower crimson with white edge of petals shown by Arthur Griffin which received a re- port of merit. Thanks were accorded to the Massa- chusetts Horticultural Society for its action in opening the library on cer- tain evenings and invitation tor the club members to make use of the privilege. Jackson Dawson was elected an honorary member. The annual banquet of the club will take place at Horticultural Hall, Bos- ton, on the evening of April 24, at 6.30 o'clock. Dancing after the banquet. Tickets are $1.50 each and can be se- cured from the ofllcers of the club up to and including Saturday, April 20, after which date, no tickets will be ob- tainable. SPOKANE FRUIT AND VEGETABLE GROWERS' ASSOCIATION. The Spokane Fruit and Vegetable Growers' Association elected these otS.- cers at the last meeting, when 150 members were in attendance: Presi- dent, A. A. Kelly, Spokane; manager, John Gifford, Spokane; trustees, three years, W. S. Kelsey, Greenacres; J. F. Strong, Five Mile Prairie; W. H. Stoneman, Mead; George Kingston, Foothills; two years, E. W. Ross, East Spokane; George Gates, Orchard Prai- rie; L. P. Passmore, Moran Prairie; S. Miller, Greenbluff; E. Whitmore, Greenbluff; one year, C. L. Smith, Spo- kane. R. W. Bailey, East Spokane; A. Worthington, Hillyard; C. F. Young, Spokane; W. M. Jones. Greenacres. PASADENA GARDENERS' ASSO- CIATION. The second annual spring flower show which was held on the 4th, 5th and 6th of April under the auspices of the Pasadena Gardeners' Association, proved to be a magnificent success in every way. It was pronounced by some of the visitors to be the best ever held in southern California, but we do not go as far as that. The exhibition was gotten up for the first time last year as an experiment and to encourage the interest in horticulture and flori- culture, and the promoters of the as- sociation feel gratified by the success attained and interest which has been taken in the various branches of hor- ticulture. The exhibition was held in a large tent on North Fair Oaks avenue, Pas- sadena, and with exquisite taste the ex- hibits were so arranged that each had its full share of light and effect. Al- though the weather was hardly suit- able to the exhibition of orchids Mr. A. K. Macomber's exhibit was a magnifi- cent sight, which was awarded first prize, also special ribbon and certifi- cate of merit. The aquatic exhibit of Mr. Sturte- vant of Hollywood was very good, displayed in the center of a small stream, and artistically arranged with a fountain of beautiful design. The exhibit of palms and ferns were es- pecially effective, also table decora- tions which were tastefully carried out by Misses Thomas and Hudson who gained first and second prizes. Other prizes were awarded as fol- lows, first and second respectively: stocks, D.i M. Coraer, E. Kirby. Pan- sles, Mrs. Girouard, Prank Powell. Sweet pea, Tbos. Lambert, Geo. Dell. GalUardla, A. C. Johnstone, C. Holder, gardener, Otto Houtcliy. Marguerites, H. Ramsey, Mrs. Durand. Lilac, Mrs. Watson, A. Harding. Bulbous plants, Mrs. Watson, with daffo- dils. Anemones, J. Manser. BougainvlUea, C. P. Morehouse, F. E. Wilcox, Wm. Augustine, gardener. Poppies, calendula and verbena, C. Holder. Antirrhinum, D. Cameron. J. Manser. Acacia, Mrs. Wat- sou. Wild flowers, Roy Dell. Cineraria hybrlda, J. Albrecht. Boston Fern, M. Cameron. Elegantlsslma, Mrs. H. M. Singer. Asparagus plumosus, M. Cameron. Sprengeri, B. Rust. A. deflexus, Mrs. H. .M. Singer. Carnations, Theo. Frautz, W. Augustine. Collection of palms. Park Nur- sery. Rex Begonias and begonia collec- tion, Mr. Cameron. Best flowering bego- nias, Park Nursery, H. Thornton. Trop- ical plants. Park Nursery. Cacti, H. Boorman. Floral basket, Mrs. J. R. Vose, Misses Thomas and Hud.son. Group of plants, B. H. Rust, Park Nursery Co. Among the striking features of the show were an exhibit of roses by Howard & Smith, not for competition; a display of amaryllis from the purest white to deepest red, introduced in the West for the first time and said to be English prize winners; and. gladiolus. ST. LOUIS FLORISTS' CLUB. The April meeting and annual rose exhibition was held on April 4. The attendance was better than at any previous April meeting. Vice-president John Connon han- dled the gavel. The trustees reported that the celebration of the twentieth April 20, 1907 HOKTICULTURE 527 VICTORY HAS MADE GOOD Place yourorderseariy for rooted cuttings. Prices $6 per lOO, $50.00per lOOO. DISCOUNT FOR CASH WITH ORDER CUTTMAN & WEBER The Wholesale Florist Grower of New York Lynbrook, L.I.,N.y. 43 W. 28 St., anniversary of the club and the pic- nic -would not be held at the same time; a full report on the entertain- ment to be furnished would be made at the May meeting. The question box brought out dis- cussions and reviews of the Easter trade. The growers complained of the warm weather in March and stated tfle loss on flowering plants and bulb stock was fully 75 per cent.; the whole- salers felt the glut two weeks before Easttr and the scarcity one day be- fore; the retailers smilingly told of medium prices, good weather for de- livery and fine trade. The roses shown were of excellent quality. Har- ry Young, F. Fillmore and G. Auger- railler were appointed judges, and re- iwrted as follows: To J. F. Animann, first for vases of Chatenay, Killarney, Richmond, Ivory, and second on Bride; Walter Weber, second on Chatenay, Richmond and mixed roses; honorable mention for Miss Kate Moul- ton, staged by Minneapolis Floral Co. The next meeting will be held on May 9, at two o'clock. BLOCK OF CHOICE EVERGREENS. MORRIS COUNTY (N. J.) GARDEN- ERS' AND FLORISTS' SOCIETY. The April meeting was a very en- thusiastic as well as most edifying one. It "was "Rose night." We had three fine vases of Queen Beatrice from F. H. Kramer, Washington, D. C. A lively interest was taken in it. It previously secured a certificate of merit here. L. A. Noe had a vase of American Beauty and one vase each of Rich- mond, Bride and Bridesmaid. Wm. G. Badgley brought Bridesmaids, David Falconer, Brides and Bridesmaids; John R. Mitchell, Brides and Brides- maids; Andrew Kennedy, gardener to Dr. Leslie D. Ward, cinerarias; Alexander Boourn, Killarney rose, and Robt. M. Schultz, Richmond. Cultural certificates were secured for the above. Papers were read on the rose by David Falconer and Andrew R. Ken- nedy, both fine elforts. An interesting hour was spent in after discussion. The essayists were asked to explain many little kinks in their paper, and many pros and cons were put forth. Discussing live questions is what seems to bring the boys together. May 8th will be devoted to "Lawns, their Care and Management," Arthur Herrington, essayist. E. R. The Fruit Growers' Association of Wenatchee, Wash., elected these ofla- cers: President, M. O. Tibbetts; vice- president, C. B. Clark; treasurer, Guy C. Brown; secretary, E. T. Belch; trus- tees, William Turner and John R. Peters, Wenatchee; M. 0. Tibbetts and C. B. Clark, Cahsere; H. W. Otis, Peshastin; C. C. King, Entiat, and E. T. Belch, Malaga: exhibit committee, William Turner, George Farwell, L. H. Tuchenal. C. C. King and T. A. Vaale. John AVaterer & Sons' Amei-icau Ncrscry, Bagshot, Eng. APPLES FOR FRANCE. Consul John C. Covert, of Lyon, has received a letter from the Idaho State Agi-icultural Association stating that the farmers of that State are about to embark In an effort to sell large quan- tities of their apples to foreign countries, and making inquiries about packing, etc., and the possible sale of their apples in France. Mr. Covert responds: There are a number of wholesale dealers in fruit in this city who say that they sometimes have to import large quantities of apples from foreign countries. Their imports thus far have been principally from Canada. Russet apples are very popular with them. A few apples have been received here from California and they are very well liked. Some fault was found with the packing, from which many of the apples were found bruised upon ar- rival. The largest fruit dealer in Lyon suggests that a heavy lining of coarse paper be placed on the sides of the barrels, between the apples and the wood. They should also be packed in as small quantities as possible. In all the cities of France there are many thousands of small fruit dealers who would buy a small barrel or crate of apples, but could not buy a large barrel. In the great central markets in the cities of this country, game, fish, or fruit, in their season, is sold at auction once or twice a day. If the Idaho peo- ple would appoint an agent here to receive their apples and sell them at auction, they might succeed in forcing their way into this market. WHY SO MANY NEW INSECTS? From Bulletin of Storrs Agrl. Expei-. Station. With the a,dvent of every new pest comes the question. Why are there more insects now than formerly? Our parents and grandparents grew fini> apples, and they gave no attention to Insects and the troubles attendant on their treatment. A partial explanation of this fact is found in the many dis- turbances of nature, chief among which is the removing of our forests, which has forced insects to change their diet. It is true that many species have been imiwrted and others have been more thoroughly distributed. We now have a much better knowledge of insects and consequently they come more fre- quently under our observation. The question is also largely one of ideals. Our ancestors were satisfied with smaller yields and lower quality; that is, they did not seek for that perfection with which our modern growers are so much concerned. SHRUB CHAT. Spirea Davidii considering its merit which is of a very high order, and its being a comparative novelty, is offered by dealers at a very reason- able price. Aralia Japonica sends up spikes of snowy white flowers in autumn. The Euddleias are very desirable shrubs. Of the several varieties in cultivation B. variabilis is perhaps the best; it flowers in long clusters of reddish violet color. Illustrated by a colored plate in HORTICULTURE last year. an HORTICULTURE. April 20, 1907 PRATT'S ii SCALECIDE 99 Soluble Petroleum WILL POSITIVELY DESTROY SAN JOSE, COTTONY MAPLE SCALE, PEAR PSYLLA, ETC. Without Injury to the Trees, with LESS COST AND TROUBLE than Lime, Sulphur, or any home made or commercial preparation on the market, AND WE CAN PROVE IT. Our reputation backs this statement. lgg'e?lgfjn^^k%ytigSggn"''A°,;g?ga%'l^n°^ B. G. PRATT CO., MTg. CHeniist. Dept. 0, Broadway, NEW YORK GITY THE SAN JOSE SCALE. Doubtless one of the worst insect pests with which the fruit-growers of the United States have to contend is the San Jose scale. It is scattered all over the country, from the Atlantic to the Pacific, and from the Gulf to the northern tier of states. This little in- sect, less than one-fourth the size of an ordinary pinhead is causing mil- lions of dollars of damage to our fruit plantations, and hundreds of thousands perhaps to a variety of ornamental trees and shrubbery. In Rhode Island it is found in every section where nursery stock has been planted in the last ten or twelve years, and where special precautions have not heen taken to guard against its intro- duction. Many of our people feel that It is a great deal worse than the notori- ous gypsy moth, but they should re- member that we have not yet experi- enced a real attack of the moth such as it is capable of making, and that this pest is omniverous in its appetite, besides causing a great deal of person- al discomfort in crawling over and into everything while the scale has very few food i)lants and remains un- noticed except in so far as It destroys the trees. The scale is a tremendous factor and it is revolutionizing fruit growing. The old-fashioned way of planting orchards and expecting them to bear good fruit without care is disappearing. Jfruit growing is becoming one of the intensive lines of agriculture. The professional fruit grower with a good up-to-date spraying outfit, a knowledge of how to spray and of other factors of culture and marketing, is going to succeed in spite of the scale, and we may perhaps be compelled to say, will succeed better because of the scale. There are vast tiuantities of facts and principles yet unlearned or undis- covered regarding fruit-growing, and the San Jose scale is a force that will compel the fruit-grower to learn many of them. The small fruit-grower and the householder who has only a few trees for his own use is the one on whom the struggle will bear the hard- est, but even he, by adopting some of the principles of the large grower and substituting perhaps dwarf trees for standards, will be able to succeed. The San Jose scale was imported from China into the San Jose Valley, California, about thirty-five years ago and from there it has been carried all over the country in nursery stock, almost before its dangerous character was realized. Unlike the Scurfy and Oyster-shell scales which have troubled the fruit-growers for a century or more, and which lay eggs in the fall of the year that hatch at some definite time the following summer, the San Jose scale lives over the winter in the larval stage, and after maturing in the spring produces young which hatch eggs inside the body of the female. This process may go on for five or six weeks before the insect dies. The larvae soon settle down, insert their sucking tube into the bark and, in a few days, secrete a waxy covering or scale which protects them from injury. The young mature in about 35 or 40 days and then begin to give birth to a new generation. The Oyster shell and Scurfy bark scales can be treated with an ordinary kerosene emulsion at the time when the eggs hatch in early summer, and if thoroughly done, every one of the young scales will be destroyed. This method cannot be used for the San Jose scale. Solutions which would destroy the female scales would be too strong for the toliage of the tree. It is possible to kill the young larvae with the same solutions as used for other scales, but it is evident from the life history already given that applications would have to be made once or twice a week throughout the summer in or- der to reach all that are born before they have time to form the protective covering. As the insect has few enemies, most of the young scale live to mature and reproduce and with the several genera- tions which appear during one season, it is possible for one female which winters over to have more than three billion descendants at the end of the season. This illustrates the force of what we wish to impress upon all who expect to battle with this insect on fruit and ornamental stock, that spraying, as ordinarily carried on, is ineflicient and almost certain to lead to disappointment and the idea that the scale cannot be controlled. A very few scales which may escape a careless ap- plicatiorf of the spray remedy may have progeny enough to lead the fruit grower to think, when the fall comes, that the application of spray remedies the previous season was of absolutely no avail, when, as a matter of fact, he may have killed 95 per cent of those wintering over. The precaution is obvious. Every portion of the tree must be covered with the spray to the very tips of the twigs, and from all sides. This can only be accomplished with a good spraying outfit. The first requisite is a good spray puiup with which a pres- sure of 75 to 125 pounds can be main- tained at the nozzle If the Vermorel type of nozzle is used, this pressure will produce a fine, mist-like spray, which, if intelligently directed, will strike and adhere to all parts of the tree. As an illustration of the efficiency of a misty spray over a coarse one, notice how much more thoroughly a tree is dampened by a heavy fog than by a brisk shower. The best remedy today is the lime- sulphur wash prepared as follows: Slake 20 pounds of good stone lime in a small quantity of hot water. While the slaking is in progress, sift into the lime 15 lbs. of Flowers of Sulphur and mix the mass thoroughly. When the ebullition has ceased, add 20 to 25 gal- lons of hot water and boil from 40 to TjO minutes. Pour through a strainer having 20 to 24 meshes to the inch into a tank or barrel and add water, hot preferably, enough to make fifty .gallons. The mixture should be ap- plied while hot, and if any of it is left standing over night, it should be heated before being applied. M^here boiliug is impracticable, a good spray mixture can be produced without it by adding five pounds of caustic potash to the lime and sulphur above mentioned when the slaking has ceased. This will, of course, make the mixture more expensive and it also renders it more disagreeable to handle. When it is impracticable to make the lime-sulphur wash in any of these forms, fairly good results can be ob- tained by the use of one of the mis- cible oil sprays now on the market. Scalecide. is one of the best of these and Kill-o-Scale is another which is quite highly recommended. These oil sprays mix readily with cold water and are very easib applied. To recapitulate- Fruit-growing is becoming a business which will require close attention and thorough knowl- edge of all facts and principles where- upon depend a successful fight against fungous diseases and injurious insects and the ))roduc1ion of first-class fruit. Eternal vigilance is the price of good fruit, and we may well add, "To the victor belong the spoils." The spraying must be done with good spraA- mixtures and up-to-date ap- paratus. The work luust be thorough. If a wind blows, only one side of the tree can be sprayed. The other side must be treated when the wind is from the opposite direction. Have pressure enough to produce a fine mist as the spray leaves the nozzle. Cover every spot on the tree to the very tips of the twigs. A good sprayer will do this without deluging the tree so that the liquid runs down the stem or drips from the branches. Use the boiled lime-sulphur vt'ash if poRsiblt. If not. use lime-sulphur potash; or one of the miscible oils. Spray as soon as the leaves have fallen in the autumn, and if the trees are Vadly infested, a.gain just before the leaves come out in the spring. A. E. STENE. Rhode Islaud College of Agriculture and Mechanic Arts, Kingston, Rhode Islaud. John P. Cleary has accepted a posi- tion as auctioneer at the Fruit Ex- change, Jay street. New York city. SLUG SHOT KILLS INSECTS in Garden or Green- house. Sold by Seed Delivers. For pamphlet address B. HAMMOND, Flshkill-on Hudson, N. Y. April 20, 1907 HORTICULTURE 529 YOU WANT SHRUBS WE WANT YOUR — ORDERS — Per 100,000 BERBERIS Thunbergi $1.00 to $(0 00 2,000 CORNUS SANOIUNKA and Alba, 4 to S ft 9 00 6,000 LKJllSTRUn Ibota, 2'« to 3 ft heavy 10 00 3,000 SPIREA L. Van Moute, 4 ft. fine 10 00 5,000 LIGUSTRUn Ibota, 2 years S.OO i Eto.» Et«3. Per TOO 300 Golden Elders, extra 3 ft $10.00 25,000 Ligustrum Ibota Seedlings. 2 yrs forlinineout 2.00 500 Golden Willows, 4 to 6 ft 2,000 Poplars Lombardy, 8 to 10 ft Low Branched, 10 to 12 ft 200 5.00 Eto. Send for our price list of AZALEAS, RHODODENDRONS, KALHIAS, HAQNOLIAS and EVEROREENS The CONTINENTAL NURSERIES, Franklin, Mass. Send us your list of Wants in Shrubs «nd Perennials and mention H-^rliculture when writing. SMALL FRUITS AND THEIR RE- LATION TO THE HOME GARDEN. It is a source of surprise that the householder and gardener are apt not to give the care and attention to the growing of small fruits that is given to the vegetable and flower garden, and it is very hard for a fruit grower to understand the reason for this. Pos- sibly the land owner does not care for this class of fruit, or perhaps he thinks it is too hard to grow; at any rate we do not find these fruits as common in our gardens as they were fifty or more years ago. To be sure the strawberry is grown almost every- where, but in how many gardens will you also find raspbeiTies, blackberries, currants, gooseberries, etc. You may see a few bushes of each of the above but not in the great variety that would insure a long season of these delicious fruits. Few people realize what a long period these fruits will cover. Begin- ning witli the strawberry June 15th, and endin.g with the blackberry Sep- tember lOlh, we can cover a season of the year when no other fruit, with the exception of the peach, can at all compete with these small fruits. The strawberry can be had from five to six weeks by planting early medium, and late varieties, combining all the best flavors and most attractive berries. Then raspberries, from early to late, a season of six weeks, which, with red, black, and yellow varieties, are among the most attractive summer fruits. Red currants, while largely used for preserving, are a very delicious and refreshing fruit when thoroughly ripe, and used together with one-third of the white variety cannot be surpassed for the table on a hot day. Goose- berries too are but little grown in the home garden chiefly because but little known, and they really should be classed as one of our best fruits. Thoroughly ripe gooseberries are most delicious eating, are easily grown and take up but little room in the garden, for one bush will produce eight or ten quarts of the fruit. The matter of space one has at his command must of course have a great deal of consideration before being planted, but a well planted garden can be made to accommodate all these small fruits mentioned and still leave room for a few apple, pear, peach and plum trees. Currants and gooseber- ries will stand a good deal of shade so plant them under the larger trees; I I 10,000 AMERICAN ARBORVITAE (Thuya Occidenialis) Each tree grows wide apart and splendidly developed on all sides. So bushy that for hedges or screens they will go almost twice as far apart as ordinary Arboiviiaes will. Thev have been frequently transplanted and are supplied with an abundance of fine fibrous roots. Can be dug and shipped with ball if desired. per 10 per 100 3-4 ft. size $6.00 $50.00 4-5 ft. size 7.50 60.00 Prices for dealers only. Packing additional at cost. 25 or more at the rate per 100. Send to us for Ornamental Nursery Stock of all Kinds. THE WM. H. MOON CO., Morrisville, Pa. n FRUIT and VEGETABLE PLANTS If you want Fruit Plants, Trees or Vines for the Garden or for Com- mercial Purposes write to Wilfrid Wheeler, Concord, Mass., who has a complete line of Strawberry plants, Raspberry and Black- berry roots. Currant and Gooseberry bushes. Grape vines, Apple, Pear, Plum and Peach trees. All clean stock and true to name. Enough fruit plants can be furnished to plant a small Home Garden for ?3.75 or a larger one for ;?6.oo. Write for catalogue to WILFRID WHEELER, CONCORD, MASS. then a fence or a hedge is an excellent place for blackberries or raspberries. Strawberries need the sun and lots of it but you surely can spare a sunny spot for that fruit and grow fewer potatoes and cabbages. Fruit always seems so much more attractive to grow than vegetables, but this may simply be a personal prejudice. You however will agree with me in think- ing that fruit tastes a great deal bet- ter when you are out working in the garden than, for instance, a beet or a squash or an onion. Don't let this year go by without planning for the home fruit garden and give it the best care you can. It takes only one year to get most of these fruits into bearing condition, and once established you have your garden as long as you will care for it. We need more fruit knowledge among our people. Too many of us are too hur- ried and busy to give the subject even a passing thought, much less intelli- gent study. Then too we see so much fruit offered for sale on our streets that the fact that we can grow our own is not Impressed upon us. A per- son, once having grown fruit for him- self though, will never return to the store article. Plant an abundance of these good things with which nature has so richly endowed us, and enjoj"- them to their fullest extent. WILFRID WHEELER. William H. Maher has the contract to keep the parks of Newport, R. I., in order for a year. 530 HORTICULTURE. April 20, 1907 SEED TRADE Advices just to hand indicate an im- provement in crop conditions in Cali- fornia. The rains have ceased, at least temporarily, and work can be re- sumed in the fields; and it is high time, as weeds are choking the crops. After conditions become settled, and an intelligent inventory of the damage done can be taken, we can get a fairly accurate estimate of the situation. While the floods were rampant and conditions at their worst, opinions of even cool-headed men were more or less hysterical, and this is said with- out any wish to minimize the damage, as beyond all doubt it has been very serious, quite possibly fully as bad as imagined. In the meantime planting is going on, and if fair weather con- tinues, prospects will grow brighter, and what is not already irrevocably ruined, may prove less seriously dam- aged than feared. Reference was made in last week's Seed Trade Notes, to the danger of the concentration of crops. The trade received a severe lesson of what this may mean in the failure of the vine seed crops in Nebraska a few > ears since. Due to congenial soil and cli- mate and the still more important fac- tor of prices, the growing of vine seeds tad become concentrated in the vicin- ity of Waterloo, Neb., to such an ex- tent that fully seventy-five per cent, of the cucumber, melon and squash seeds used in this country and Canada were produced in Nebraska. The prices at which these goods were grown in the vicinity of Waterloo, made it almost impc^sible for other sections unfavorably placed in the matter of soil and climate, to compete, the result being a gradual concentra- tion of the crops at that point, until, as stated above, fully seventy-five per cent of all the vine seeds used in the United States and Canada were pro- duced around Waterloo; then when the failure of these crops followed two years in succession, prices advanced from five hundred to one thousand per cent. Much of the seed sold was practi- cally useless, and the firms sending out this junk would better have thrown it into their furnaoes; both from the monetary point of view as "well as in the matter of reputation. What occurred in Nebraska in 1903- 4, to the vine seed crops, occurred last year in California in a less aggra- vated degree to the onion seed crops, and unless conditions are greatly ex- aggerated, promises to be much more serious the coming season. In short, the outlook is regarded by most ex- perienced seedsmen as the worst in a -quarter of a century. The concentration of onion seed growing in California was due to pre- cisely the same causes as brought about the concentration of vine seed growing at Waterloo; but even a larger percentage of the onion seed used is grown in California, fully nine- ty per cent, of the total being grown there. What will follow on the heels of the extremely short crop of last j'ear, should this year's crop prove a general failure, can be readily Imagined, and it can only be hoped that this will not be the case. Following the two years' failure of the vine seed croi>s in Waterloo, they have been more widely and generally grown, and no doubt the same results will follow this year's failure, or very short onion seed crop, but con- centration will again take place, if not at Waterloo and in the Santa Clara valley, then in some other section, whenever the combination of soil and climate assuring good crops is found, coupled ^\ith the yet more important matter of low prices. The sale of onion seed to the De- partment of Agriculture two years ago by prominent California seed growers at 17 and 18c. per lb., was a blunder in many respects. For one thing it established absolutely false standards of values at Washington, making it impossible for any one to get a reason- able price for onion seed from the De- partment, and giving rise to a false idea of the enormous profits made by seedsmen. For that matter, the same indictment can be brouglit against them on many other seeds grown in California which have been .sold to the National Department of Agriculture at from one-third to half the lowest prices ever named to seedsmen, and the Depaitment will not purchase many lines of seeds unless at about this basis of values. More may be said along this line at some future time. In the meantime active preparations are making for the planting of peas, the acreage of which will be the larg- est ever planted, and v/ith an average yield the crop will be the largest ever harvested. Arrangements for the program of the forthcoming annual convention of the American Seed Trade Association, to be held at the Hotel Astor, Times Square, New York City, June 25th, are pro,gressing very well. Among some of the most interesting matters already ararnged for are the fo lowing: "Reminiscences of the Seed Trade," by Mr. F. W. Bruggerhof, of J. M. Thorburn & Co. Mr. Bruggerhof has had an active experience of more than fifty vears in the trade, and those who are fortunate enough to have a per- sonal acquaintance with him feel sure that his paper will be a most interest- ing and valuable one. Dr. B. T. Galloway. Chief of the Bureau of Plant Industry, of the U. S. Department of Agriculture, has agreed to give a talk on "What the Depart- ment of Agriculture is doing for the Seed Trade." Mr. J. Horace McFarland will pre- pare a paper on "The Twentieth Cen- tury Seed Catalogue." From Mr. Mc- Farland's knowledge and experience in this particular line, his treatment of the subject should be both interesting and profitable to the seedsmen. Mr. S. P. Willard will deliver a paper on "The History of the American Seed Trade Association," giving a review of the principal and most notable events of the Association's past history. The convention to be hold in New York is the twenty-fifth anniversary of the formation of the American Seed Trade Association, and efforts are be- ing put forth to make it a most no- table occasion, in celebration of that event. The selection of the Hotel Astor by the local Committee on En- tertainment is a very happy and for- tunate one. This hotel is one of the most up-to-date in New York City, with airy root gardens, etc., centrally located, and its selection should add verj- much indeed to the success of the convention. SUMMER SCHOOL OF HORTICUL- TURE. The Summer School conducted by the Massachusetts Agricultural College at Amherst, Mass., opeus on July 8, 1907, and continues four weeks. There will be morning lectures comprising four regular courses of study of 20 exercises each, one each day through- out the term; afternoon exercises from two to five o'clock; three Saturday ex- cursions, and about two evening lec- tures. COURSES OF STUDY. Course 1. Pedagogy of agriculture. In- structor to be announced. a. Pedagogy of agricultural subjects In general, b. Pedagogy of nature study. c. Pedagogy of school and home gardens. Course 2. Plant structure and plant life, in charge of Prof. E. A. White. a. Plant structure and plant life. b. Arboriculture, c. Forestry. Cour.se 3. Plant culture, in charge of Mr. E. H. Scott. a. Propagation of plants, b. Tree plant- ing, c. Soils, d. Fertilizers, e. Tillage (purposes, methods, tools), f. Farm crops. g. Orchard and garden crops. b. Plant diseases and spraying. Course 4. Animal life, in charge of Dr. J. B. Paige, assisted by Dr. H. T. Pemald, and Mr. E. H. Forbush. a. Domestic animals. b. Poultry. c. Bees. d. General biology, e. Insect life. i. Bird life. AFTERNOON EXERCISES. School gardens; Practical gardening, 4 exercises each, Mr. Hemenway. Nature study tramps, 3 exercises, Mr. Monahan. Forestry, Prof. White; Geology of soils, Mr. Scott; Dairy practice. Prof. Cooley; Field crops, grass crops. Prof. Brooks; Orchards and gardens, nurseries, Prof. Waugh, oue exercise each. An example of the manner of con- ducting the practical exercises follows: CROSSING NASTURTIUMS. 1. Study structure of flower. Draw vertical section. Note especially (a) posi- tion of nectaries, (b) position of stamens, (c) protecting hairs. 2. How is the nasturtium pollinated naturally? 3. What is the character of the pollen? 4. How can you determine when tb* stigma is receptive? 5. Are pollen and stigma ready simulta- neously in a given flower? 6. Practice emasculation. When should it be done? 7. Practice crossing. When should It be done? How is the best way to transfer pollen? 8. Do emasculated or crossed blossoms require protection? Give the reasons. Correspondence should be addressed to the Dean, F. A. Waugh, Amherst, Mass. BEGONIAS ii GLOXINIAS BEGONIA Ti'BERous Rooted Single White $.50 $3.00 Red . . .60 3.00 Rose . . .."iu 3.00 Yellow . .M 3 00 Orange . .60 3.00 Mxd Colois.40 2.60 Double colors, sep- arate or mxd. 1.00 6.00 GLOXINIAS Mixed . . .GO 4.00 Sep'r'tecolors .80 6.00 W. Elliott & Sons ■-■^ 201 Fulton St., N.Y. April 20, 1907 HORTICULTURE 531 STATEMENT OF PLANT IMPORTS. There were entered at the port of New York during the weelt of April 9 to 15, inclusive, the following plants, From Holland: C. C. Abel, 7 cs. bulbs; H. F. Darrow, 27 cs. plants; Wm. Elliott & Sons, 12 cs. do.; Mc- Hutchison & Co., 5 cs. trees, 110 pgs. plants; P. Ouwerkerk, 3 cs. trees, 500 loose plants; F. R. Pierson Co., 29 cs. trees; August Rolker & Sons, 52 cs. plants, 1 bale do.; Stumpp & Walter Co., 1 cs. trees; Sundry Forwarders, 141 pgs. plants; Order, 1 cs. roses. From Belgium: H. F. Darrow, 4 cs. bulbs; Hussa & Co., 580 tubs laurel trees; Ter Kuile, 22 tubs laurel trees, 3 cs. plants; Vaughau's Seed Store, 1 cs. bulbs; Sundry Forwarders, 6 cs. plants. From France: C. C. Abel, 10 pgs. plants; H. F. Darrow, 25 pgs. seed; Sundry Forwarders, 31 pgs. plants; Order 279 pgs. do. Via Southampton: McHutehisou & Co., 4 cs. trees; Sundry Forwarders, 9 cs. trees. 12 cs. plants, 9 cs. nursery stock. Via Liverpool: Siebrecht & Son, 1 cs. trees; Maltus & Ware. 2 cs. trees. Via Glasgow: American Express Co., 10 hampers plants. From Germany: A. Held, 1 cs. orchids. Double Sweet Scented CHINESE PEONIES Exceptionally Fine Roots, !2 to 7 Eyes Double White . . .$1.50 per doz. ; $8.00 per 100 Double Pink 125 per doz.; 700 per 100 Double Bed 1.25 per doz.; 7.(X)perl0) Double Mixed ... 1.00 per doz. ; 6.00 per 100 Write for PfoDV List. JOHNSON SEEO COMPANY 217 Market St., PHILA., PA. NEW STOCKS FLOWER SEEDS for FLORISTS Wholesale Catalogue Ready. Send for it today. Bui first read our advenihcment on page 105 tn the Hor- ticulture for January 36, 1907. It is worth reading. James Vick's Sons Rochester, N. Y. Summer Flowering Bulbs CANNAS Strong roots with two and three eyes at a special price to clear. Alphonse Bouvler Alsace Chas. Henderson Austria Aliemania Chicago Egandale F. Vaughan Italia Mme. Crozy Philadelphia and other sorts. Any of the above, $2.50 per 100; per looo, $20.00. CALADIUMS IOC $10.00 7.25 Monster Bulbs Mammoth " First size " Second " " 5.00 3.00 lOOO $95.00 70.00 47.50 27.50 DAHLIAS We have a large assortment of choice named sorts as Double, Cactus, Single and Fancy varieties. Strong clumps, $1.00 per doz.; per loo, $8.00. GLADIOLUS Strong bulbs which will bloom this season. Scarlet and Crimson Pink and Variegated Striped White and Light Yellow Childsii Mixed Oroffs Hybrids Mixed 1.50 Choicest Mixed 1.25 Fine Mixed 1.00 WRITE FOR A COPY OF OUR WHOLESALE PRICE LIST, ALHO GENERAL SEEO CATALOGUE. HENRY F, MICHELL CO. OUR Seedsmen Wholesale Catalogue for 6oristsand market gardeners is now ready and will be sent free to all who ask for it. We handle only the h'ghest grade seeds. Com- pare our prices before ordering elsewhere. Cold storage Lily of the Valley Pips. Best possible grade, in casesof coco a ud 3000 pips each n.$ 12. 00 per 1000 Adv nee orders now being booked for Bermuda Easter Lilies. Send for prices. J. M.THORBURN &CO. 33 Barclay St., through to 38 Park Placi NEW YORK High Grade Seeds for Market Gardener, Florist and Farmer Catalogues Free Joseph Breck & Sons Corp. WILLIAM SIM, Cllftondale. Mass. 1 47-S4 NO. MARKET ST.. BOSTON. MASS RAWSON'S HIGH GRADE SEEDS for the most critical QARDENER, FARMER or FLORIST Catalogues mailed free W. W. RAWSON A. CO. S Union St., BOSTON. MASS. FISKE'S SEEDS For Immediate Delivery GLADIOLUS BULBS In variety and mixture Our 1907 Catalogue Mailed Free H. E. FISKE SEED CO. faneull Hall Square, BOSTON Comet Tomato Those who force tomatoes should five " Comet " a trial. This variety has been the talk of gardeners around Boston the past season. Those who have seen it growing de- clare there's nothing to compare wit^ it. Seed, $5.00 per oz. Trade packet $1.00. PULVERIZED SHEEP MANURE Direct trom ranches in the West. We have on hand for immediate delivery a large supply of exceptionally fine quality. For the Lawn, The Qreenhouse, For the Herbaceous Garden, For the Flower Garden, For the Vegetable Garden, Use Purity Brand Sheep Manure. PRICE, Ton, $40.00; half ton, $20.C0; 500 lbs., 10.00; 100 lbs., $2.50. R.&J.FAROUHAR&GO., 6 and 7 So. Market St.. BOSTON. c AULIFLOWERS A B B A G E HJALMAR HARTMANN & CO., 12 Stormeade, COPENHAGEN, DENMARK. C. C. MORSE & CO. Burpee's Seeds 171-173 Way St., SAN FRANCISCO, CAL The Largest Seed Orowers on the Pacific Coast PHILADELPHIA Blue List of Wholesale Prices mailed only to those who plant for profit. Grey's Highest Grade of Tested Seeds= Send for Catalogue THOMAS J. GREY & CO. 32 & 33 So. Market St.. BOSTON BRIOGEMAN'S SEED WAREHOUSE RICKARDS BROS. Props. 37 East 19th St., NEW YORK CITY 632 HORTICULTURE April 20, 1907 CLIMBING ROSES CRinSON RAHBLER Large heavy plants, two years old, 3 to 5 feet, $1.75 per 10; $15.00 per 100. 4 to 6 feet, $2.00 per 10: $18.00 per 100. The Sensational New Rambler Rose LADY GAY "A seedling from the popular Crimson Rambler, which it resembles In habit and general effect. The flowers are of a deli- cate cherry-pink color, which fades to suft white." Strong plants, field-grown, $3.50 per 10; $30.00 per 100. OTHER CUnBlNQ ROSES OF HERIT PAUL'S CARMINE PILLAR. One of the most attractive Climbing Roses. Two- year-old, fieldgrown, $1.75 pEOIMIES We have a small surplus of tierbaceous Paeonies, cases of 84 strong clumps of the 12 best Japanese varieties, 7 clumps each variety. $15.00 a case. The YOKOHAMA NURSERY CO., Ltd., 31 Barclay St., N.Y. MOONVINES (Ipomoea Nuctifiora, A. W. Smith, onginr.tnr), best pure white, largest and most fragrant moonvine in the world. I have made a specially of them for the last 15 years, and am known as the moonvine grower of America, and grow yearly about 20,oco 2J6 m pots, $«.oo per loo. Now ready. GODFREY ASCHMANN 1012 Ontario St. Philadelphia, Pa. In the advertisement o£ Harlan P. Kelsey, Salem, Mass., in our issue of April 13, the prices of Cypripedium reginae should have been listed as "per 10" Instead 'of "per 100". They are correctly given in advertisement on this page. — ORCHIDS— Some of the varieties we shall import this spring: Catte>as Trianie, Labiata, Mossise Mendelhi, Spec- iosissima, Giga^, SchrodeTEe; Ucndiobiums Notile, Wardi -num, Phalfenopsis; Vandas Coerulea, Kim- balliana; Oncidium Vancosum; Lselias Ancepe, Au- tumnalis, Albida. Write for prices on abozie, CARRIUO & BALDWIN. SECAUCUS, N. J. Importations, 1907 ORCHIDS ORCHIDS save money and get our quotations on Cattleya lablata, Triar>£e, Percivaliana, Mossls, Men- delli, Schroederee. JULIUS ROEHRS CO. | Largest Orchid growers and Importers in U. S. 1 RUTHERFORD, N. J. Orchids for Spring Delivery Caitleyas, Laelias, Oncidiums. etc. Write for price list. Fif-est quality of Peat and Moss and Orcliid Baiskets on tlie market. (Mve nte a trial order. 191 Valley Road, West Orange, N.J. ORCHIDS Arrived in fine condition a larqe shipment of Gattkya labiata, Dendrobiim Wardianum and Oncidium luri.um. Write f »r Pric s LAGER & HURRELL, SUMMIT, N. J. NOW READY FOR IMMEDIATE DELIVERV Cattleya Trianae, C. Trianae, var. Papayan, C, Schroederae, C >anderiana luanivc Cattleya ^gas, C. Aurea, C. Mendelil. Call for quotations Iruiii us also fur choic- si \aiiciies oi Odi>nttigl« ssum, Piluma, Cyprip dium, Phalaenopsis, Dei.drob um and Vanda. Extremely rare Vanda anden^na for July delivery. A. Ht LO. 11-19 WiHlam St., NEW YORK ORCHIDS Largest Importvra, Kxporters, Gr tons, Dracaenas, Nepenthes, Arallas. Araucarias, Aspidistras, Ferns suitable for dishes, in lead ng varieties. Clbotlum Schledel from $i.ooto$3 00 each. Will book contracts for Azaleas for future delivery. Wholesale Price List on application. A. LEUTHY & CO., Importers and Exporters, Growers and Oealert, PerklBs St. Ifurgerieii, Roglindale, BOSTON, MASS. NEW DOUBLE PETUNIA THE QUEEN a wonderful bloomer; flowers from four \o four and one-half inches in diameter; white mingled with pur- ple, nicely fringed; an early bloomer; fine seller for Decoration Day ; planted outdoors w ill bloom all summer. Strong plants, ready Feb. 15, $1.50 per doz.; $10.00 per 100; $go.oo per 1000. Rooted Cut- tings, $5 00 per 100; they will make fine 4 in. plants in full bio 'm by Decoration Day. VARIEQAXeO VINCA5, 4 in. pots, strong plants, $8.00 per hundred. THE YATES FLORAL CO. Joseph Traudt, Prop. Canajoharie, N. Y. PRICES QUOTED IN THESE DREERS SEASONABLE SPECIALS RHODODENDRONS — A grand lot of well budded plants of perfectly hardy varieties 16 to 18 inches high, 73 cts. each; 20 to 24 " " $1.25 $8.00 per dozen ; 12.50 " $65.00 per 100 100.00 " 100 BOXWOOD EDQINQ— Very heavy bushy stock, 5 to 6 inches high, the finest we have ever handled, $5.00 per 100; $45.00 per 1000; special prices for large quantities. HYDRANGEA PANICULATA GRANDIFLORA— Extra heavy bushy plants, 24 to 30 inches high, $1.25 per dozen ; $10.00 per 100. CLEHATIS PANICULATA— Extra heavy two year old roots, $1.25 per dozen; $8.00 per 100; $70.00 per 1000. Strong one year old roots 75 cts. per dozen; $5.00 per 100; $40.00 per 1000. CLEMATIS, Large Flowered Hybrid Varieties, such as Jackmani, Henryi, Duchess of Edinburgh, etc., in extra heavy two year old stock, $3.00 per dozen ; $20.00 per 100. AMPELOPSISVEITCHH— Strong two year old plants $1.50 per dozen ; $10.00 per 100; three year old plants $2.00 per dozen; $15 per too. HARDY ENGLISH IVIES— Strong plants in four inch pots, about 3 feet high, $1.25 per dozen ; $10.00 per 100. HARDY PERENNIAL PHLOX— All the popular standard varieties in strong one year old field grown plants, now in three inch pots, far superior to winter propagated stock as usually sent out. 75 cts. per dozen; $5.00 per 100; $40.00 per 1000. HARDY PERENNIALS— The greatest assortment and largest stock in the country ; write to us for anything you require in this line. STRONG TWO YE.\R OLD ROSES — We make a specialty of strong two year old Roses, field grown stock, which during the winter months has been potted up into 5 and 6 inch pots, stored in cold houses and is now breaking into growth nicely, just the kind of stock to sell to your retail customers for immediate planting. For a complete list of seasonable stock see our current Quarterly Wholesale List HEIMRY A. DREER, 714 Chestnut St., Pliiia, Pa. The above prices are only for Florists or tliose engaged in ttie trade. PLANTS FOR SPRING TRADE Dracaena Terminalis, finely colored, 4 inch pi ts, - i< " " 5 inch pots, - Cocos Weddelliana, fine plants, 3 inch pots, - - Kentia Beimorcana, " 24 to 28 inches high, - " " " 18 to 20 " Araucaria Excelsa, " 151018 " 4 tiers, " " 20 to 24 " 5 tlTS, Pandanus Utilis, " 5 inch pois, $4.00 per doz. 5.00 " 2.00 " 9.00 " 7.50 " 7 50 " 10 00 " 4.50 " PETER HENDERSON & CO, 35 and 37 Cortlandt Street NEW YORK EAST BRIDGEWATER DAHLIA GARDENS has a Large Stock On Hand Yet. Send for prices. J. K. Aleiander, East Bridgewater, Mass. COLUMNS ARE FOR DEALERS ONLY DAHLIAS. Now is the time to place your order for bulbs which will insure you getting aamed ra- rieties in any quantity; delivery to be made this fall or early spring. __^__^ DAVID HERBERT & SON, Succcsfors to L. IC Peacockt Inc. A.TCO, I«.J. When Writing to Advertisers Please Mention Horticulture 534 HORTICULTURE AprU 20, 1907 Memorial Day in Five WeeKs We are all ready with the biggest and most desirable stock ever offered in this country. Immortelle and Cycas Wreaths, Metal and Porcelaine Designs, Inscriptions, Letters, Emblems, Bouquet Holders, Doves, Cape Flowers, Sheaves, Fibre Ribbon, Waterproof Crepe Paper, Vases, Tone Ware, Tin Foil, Wire Frames, Etc. All the above and many others. Just what you want. Order early and let people see you have them. Catalogue for the asking H. Bayersdorfer & Go., 1129 Arch St., Philadelphia, Pa. TKe Florists' Supply House of America -^^ljljj;^llllll^yilllVVVIftfin S Flowers or Design Work DELIVERED IN ALBANY AND VICINITY ON TELEGRAPHIC ORDER. 11 NORTH PEARL ST., ALBANY. W.Y. ATLANTA. ATLANTA FLORAL CO. " ismr ATLANTA GEORGIA. Florists Out of Town Taking orders for delivery In New York City or Vicinity can have them filled in best manner and specially delivered by .... . Thomas Young, Jr. 41 W. 28th Street, New York ALEX. McCONNELL 57X Fifth Ave.. New York City Telegrapbic orders forwarded to any part of tbe United States, Canada, and an principal cities of Barope. Order* transferred or entrusted bj tbe trade to onr selection for dellreiy on steam- ships or elsewhere recelr* ipeclal attention. Telephone Calls, 340 and 341 38th St. Cable Address, ALEXCORNELL WILLIAM H.DONOHOE FLORAL DECORATOR Special Attention to Theatre and Steamer Orders and reliable deliveries gruaranteed 2 West 29th St., New York Tel. 3034 and 3035 Madison Sq. YOUNG & NUGENT 42 West 28 St., NEW YORK "FLOWERS BY TELEGRAPH" WASHINGTON, D. C. GUDE BROSCO TLORISTS UUFST.NM WASIUN^TOHDC QUDE'5 Qeo. H. Cooke FLORIST Connecticut Avenue and L Street WASHINQTON. D. C. Send orders for flowers for delivery in BOSTON and all NEW ENCLAND POINTS to THOS. F. CALVIN 124 Tremont St., Boston The Park Floral Co. J. A. VALENTINE Pros. DENVER, COLORADO Theodore IVIiller FLORIST Long Distance Plio«e«: Bell, Foreit 56; Klnlock, Ddmar 4832 Dalmar Boul. ST. LOUIS, MO. 586 HORTICULTURE, AprU 20, 190T imi^mmwwmiiwmmwuwwwwwwwwwiwiWMinwwimmum* BEAUTIES IN QUANTITY Very Choice Stock LEO NIESSEN GO. WHOLESALE FLORISTS 1209 Arch St., PHILA. store open from 7 A. M. to 8 P. M, FANCY VALLEY SWEET PEAS Extra Choice S3.00 and $4.00 per 100 $1.00 and $1.50 per 100 I FOR APRIL WEDDINGS S. S. PENNOCK-MEEHAN CO. THE ?'L'i?^s^T¥fel PHILADELPHIA 1608-1618 [LUDLOW ST. Store closes at 8 p. m. AMERICAN BEAUTY ' and all other Roses LILY OF THE VALLEY CARNATIONS WELCH BROS. 226 Devonshire St , BOSTON, MASS. GEO. A. SUTHERLAND CO. CUT FLOWERS Florists' Supplies and Letters 34 HAWLEY STREET • BOSTON ASPARAGUS PLUMQSUS In Quantity, Strings or Bunches MT. E. McKISSICK Wholesale Florist 1221 Filbert St., PHILADELPHIA FANCY WHITE LILAC Beauties, Oarnations. Violets Superb Illustrated Supply Catalogue just out. Send for one. A.l.»ANDALLCO.,"".a!""- DAILY CONSIGNMENTS From 40 to 60 Growers W« can Care for your cutfJower wants to advantage. E. F. WINTERSON CO. 45-47-49 WABASH AVE., - CHICAGO ROBERT J. DYSART, Public Jtccountant and Jtuditor Simple methods of correct accounting especially adapted for florists' use. Books Balanced and Adjusted Merchants Bank Buildiog 28 STATE ST., • BOSTON Ttleplione, Mainft, «< / \ f CUT FLOWER BOXES ■ EDWARDS FOLDING BOX CO MANUFACTURERS PHILADELPHIA. PA. << \ / k CHAS. ff. McKELUR 51 WABASH AVE., CHICAGO Western Headquarters for Choice Orchids Valley Violets and all Cut Flowers i EVERYTHING SEASONABLE IN J CUT flowers] EDWARD REIO. ^trj;,',?" 1 I5j6 Rinstead Stcct, PHILADELPHIA X Ston Cliaw S F. M. 9 PETER REINBERQ WHOLESALE CUT FLOWERS 51 Wabash Av., Chicago, 111. In writing advertisers mention Hortlcaltnn WHOLESALE FLOWER MARKETS TRADE PRICES— Per 100— TO DEALERS ONLY CHICAGO TWIH CITIES 1 FHILA. I BOSTOH April 15 April 15 1 April 15 1 April 18 ROSES Am. Beauty, Fan. &Sp 35.00 to 40.00 35.00 to 30.00 20.00 to 25. oc 20.00 to 25.00 20.00 [2. 00 6.00 to to to 25.00 1 5 00 8.00 15.00 5.00 to to to 20.00 18.00 6.00 L2.00 8.00 2.00 to tc to 15.00 10.00 5.00 15.00 8.00 2.00 to to to No I '' Lower grades 6.00 Bride,"Maid, Golden Gate, F.&S.. 6.00 to 8.00 5 00 to 6.00 10.00 to 12.00 6.00 to 8.00 ** " ** " Extra.. 4.00 to 5.00 4 00 to S-oo 6,00 to 8.00 3 00 to 4.00 " " " No.i&lw.gr. 3 00 to 2,00 to 3.00 2.00 to 5.00 1. 00 to 3. 00 Liberty, Richmond, Fan. & Sp. . .. 6.00 to 8.00 5.00 to 6.00 10.00 to 12.00 8.00 to 12.0c *' " Lower grades. 3.00 to 4.iXJ 2.00 to 4.00 6.00 to 8.00 2.00 to 6.0c Chatenay, Morgan, Fan. & Sp 8.00 to 10.00 500 to 6.00 8.00 to 10.00 4.00 to 6.00 '* *' Lower grades 6.00 to 7.00 2.00 to 4.00 6.00 to 8.00 1. 00 to 3.00 Killamey,WelIcsIey. Fan. &Sp... 8.00 to 10.00 6.00 to 8.00 8.00 to 10.00 6.00 to 8.00 " ** Lower grades 4.00 to 6.00 3.00 to 5.00 6.00 to 8.00 1. 00 to 4.0c CARNATiONS 3.00 to 4.00 2.00 to 3.00 1.50 3-00 1.50 4.00 4.00 1.50 to to MISCELLANEOUS -75 ■75 •75 50 GO ■ 1. 00 1. 00 75.00 .40 .50 .^5 -25 35.00 .75 •73 50.00 '* Single Cattleyas 50 00 to 75.00 to to 75.00 to ■75 3.00 .75 .75 2.00 ■50 1. 00 Tulips, Daffodils to 4.00 to 3.00 to to 2.00 Lilies 10.00 to 15 00 t2.50 to 15.00 10,00 ta 12.00 6.00 to 8.CO Lily of the Valley 3-00 to 4.00 to 3.00 3.00 to 5.00 .50 to 3.00 50.00 4.00 25-00 i.oo 7.S0 15.00 3.00 25.00 Lilacs (too bunches) to 50.00 to to 50.00 to 75.00 Adiantum 1. 00 to 1.50 to 1. 00 1.00 to 1.50 1.00 to 1.50 90.00 35-00 to to 25.00 50.00 to to 25 00 40. CO 20.00 50.00 to to 2>;.oo 75.00 12.00 to to Asparagus Plumosus, strings. 50.00 " " & Spren. (loo bchs.) 35.00 to 50.00 10 30.00 50.00 to 7500 35.00 to 50.00 POEHLMANN BROS. GO. Grow and Ship the Finest AMERICAN BEAUTIES In the World. 35-37 Randolph St., - CHICAGO, ILL The Florists' Supply House of America Can fill harry orders. Telephone or Telegraph H.BAYERSDORFER & CO. 1129 Arch Sti, Philadelphia TO BUYERS Patronize our advertisers, they will treat you ris;ht April 20, 1907 HORTICULTURE, 537 I SOUTHERN WILD SMILAN i E. A. BEAVEN, Evergreen, Ala. We are booking orders now for future delivery for Fancy Greens and Beaven's Fadeless Sheet Moss. I«p«e tor SBmples. CUT FLOWER MARKET REPORTS The past week was one ol' BOSTON the dullest on record for the Boston flower trade this season. The present week started out with a much improved tone, but at present writing the situation has re- sumed the inactive condition of last week and stock moves with difficulty. Violets are getting scarce. Roses in all varieties are of unexcelled quality; they have never been better, but the lower grades in job lots are the best sellers. Not in a long time has BUFFALO the market been in such bad condition as the week after Easter, but beginning on the 7th, it brightened up somewhat and a good week's business was had for all. There seemed to be no end of lilies and callas. It has not been a case of cleaning up at cheap price but one of dumping when not even nn offer could be had. At the end of the week floral work braced up and helped to consume a small portion. Beauties were in fine quality and all grades could be liad at a moment's notice. The demand was better than beretofore and they sold out well. The same may be said of Chatenays. In ca,rnations White Lawson and Lady Bountiful led in price. En- chantress, though of best quality, moved slowly and low prices ruled, due to the enormous supply. There was a fairly good demand on sweet peas, lily of the valley and snap dragon, but still too many daffodils. Murillo tulips sold well; also violets, which are in good color but little fragrance. Trade seems to have COLUIVIBUS recovered from its after holiday slumber, and the past week has been quite good. Had the weather been decent much more business could easily have been done. We have been receiving ex- ceptionally fine stock the last week, roses and violets not having been so good for a long time. American Beauties led in price. The Richmond rose is having a great run here; in fact, to quite an extent it is curtailing the sales of American Beauty. Carna- tions are selling at low figures with a few extra quality Enchantress at a slight advance. Flowers of all kinds DETROIT were more than plenti- ful the first of the week and the street vendors had a chance to reap a harvest. The cold weather of the latter part of the week stopped shipments rather sud- denly and we have to face a scarcity worse than that of last winter be- cause most of the bulbous stock is gone. During the past INDIANAPOLIS week trade in gen- eral has been good. Stock in all lines is plentiful. Prices are gradually receding especially on Beauties anti tea roses. Violets are nearing the end of their season. Late flowering tulips and Dutch hyacinths are in good quantity and find ready sale. Carnations are to be had in any quantity with quality the very best. Callas and Harrisli are not over abundant and are in good demand. Several good weddings are on the calendar this week which is creating a big demand for lily of the valley, orchids and white lilac. Smilax is holding a good price while other greens find little call. There is quite a brisk trade in the flowering plant line but practically nothing first class to be had owing to the extremely warm weather preceding Easter. Several ' hard freezes have probably killed most of the fruit around this section. Inclement weather has NEW YORK helped to shorten up the supply generally, and this, with the revival of activity in the retail line, has brought much better conditions to the wholesale mar- ket than had prevailed since Easter. Lilies are still an unmanageable bur- den, but roses are shortened up con- siderably; carnations may be called scarce, and all bulbous material has been greatly reduced in quantity. "For this relief, much thanks." Up to Friday last PHILADELPHIA week's market was disappointing although the volume was considerably more than the preceding week. Prices took a decided jump on Friday espe- cially in the carnation line and a healthier tone has been prevailing since. Roses did not improve so much in price but cleaned up much better. Beauties are of very good quality but tar too plentiful. Liberty^ and Richmonds are the best sellers. Brides and Bridesmaids are still draggy but there is some improve- ment. Sweet peas are still in good demand and one of the most satis- factory stocks on the market. Double violets are shortening up but are still fairly good. Singles done. The dark flowered Cattleya Skinneri is now ar- riving in generous quantity. Snap dragons and Spanish Iris go well at figures rather surprising considering the low cost of production. Lily of the valley is selling better. Gardenias jumpy — some days fair and then again. The flush of the southern daffodil crop is past and many are thankful, although from the consumer's point of view they are all right. Easter lilies and callas are still plentiful. Good tulips can be had in quantity, mostly from the south, with a few from the east, inside stock. Trade has been re- TWIN CITIES markably good the past week consid- ering the fact that we have had very cold and disagreeable weather. Stock appears to be in abundance as every dealer seems to be loaded up on every- thing Roses took quite a drop the middle of the week, but they are now ba e P^ I« O IVI E> IV O^ Wholesale Commission CHOICE CUT 57 West 28th St. Special Attention to Shipping Orders Telephones Successor to Wm. Ghormley Florist FLOWERS New York. aaoo, atoXf Madison Square Write for Ciurent Prices WHOLESALE COMMISSION FLORIST Open 6 a. m. Daily J. K. ALLEN 106 W. 28 St.. NEW YORK TELEPHONE 167 MADISON SQ. All Grades of Flowers for All Grades of Buyers NEW YORK QUOTATIONS PER 100-TO DEALERS ONLY Ro«ef Am. Beauty, fan and sp '• extra " No. I " Lower ^ades Bride, 'Maid, Golden Gate, fan &sp " *' " *' Extra. . . '* " No. I & Iw. gr. Liberty, Richmond, fancy & special " '* lower grades . - Chatenay, Morgan, fancy and spec, '* lower grades . . Killamey, Wellesley, fan. and spec. '* lower grades* Carnations, Fancy and Novelties.. Ust Half of Week ending Apr. 13 1907 I2.00 to 8.00 to 5.00 to 1. 00 to 5.00 to 3.00 to .50 to 6.00 1.00 5.00 50 5.00 1.50 1,50 First Half of Week beginning Apr. 15 ISO? to 90.00 12.00 8.00 3-00 6.0a 5.00 2.00 12.00 4.00 6.00 2.00 8.00 3.00 2.00 12.00 to 8.00 to 5.00 to I. 00 to 6.00 to 3.00 to 1 .00 to 8.00 to I. 00 to 5.00 1. 00 6.00 to 2.00 to 3.00 lo to 12.00 8.00 3.00 8.00 5.00 3.00 12. 00 6.00 6.00 a. 00 10.00 4.00 4.00 Carnations, Ordinary Violets, double ' * single Cattleyas Sweet Peas Tulips, Daffodils Lilies Lily of the Valley Qardenjas ni^nonette Lilacs (100 bunches) Adiantum Smilax Asparagus Plumosus, strings " " & Spren. (100 bchs.) Last Half of Week ending Apr. 13 1907 .50 to .ao to to . .40 35.00 to .50 to .50 to 3.00 to 1.50 lo 600 to 1. 00 to 25.00 to •75 to 15.00 to 20.00 to 15.00 to 40.00 ■75 1. 00 4.00 2.00 12.00 3.00 50.00 1. 00 20.0C 35.00 30.00 First Half of Weak beginning Apr. 15 1907 1.00 .40 to to 2.00 •50 50.00 .50 1.50 3.00 1.50 2.00 1. 00 50.00 •75 15.00 30.00 15.00 to 75.00 to 1. 00 Co 4.00 to 4.00 to 3.00 to 15.00 to 3.00 to 100.00 to I. 00 to 30.00 to 35.00 to 30.00 ORCHIDS AT ALL SEASONS WM. STUART ALLEN CO. Commission Merchants in Cut Flowers 53 WEST 28TH STREET, NEW YORK Telephone 356 Madison Square Edward C. Horan Wholesale Florist 55 WEST 28th ST. »-. J^ Ma. s,. New York TRAENDLY A SCHENCK WHOLESALE FLORISTS Famish best stock at fair prices all the year round Send for qastations on fall orden Tel. 798.799 Madison Sq. 44 Wcst 28th Street, Ncw York CItj Alexander J. Guttman THE WHOLESALE FLORIST OF NEW YORK 43 WEST 28tH STREET PHONES. 1664—1665 MADISON SQUARE ENOUGH SAID In writing to Advertisers Jcindly mention Horticulture April 20, 1907 HORTi culture: 539 EXTRA FINE FANCY and DAGGER FERNS $2.00 per lOOO GREEN and BRONZE $7.50 Case of 10,000 i^^VKolesale 38-40 BROADWAY, . . Fomielly MUmi DISCOUNT ON LARGER OROERS GALAX, $ 1 .25 per 1 OOO, LEUCOTHOE SPRAYS, $ 1 .00 per 1 00, $7.50 per 1 OOO Let us have your sUndinK order for Pern. BOXWOOD 20c ib., 50 lbs. $8.50 Florists DETROIT, MICH. fflicWgan Cut Flower Exchange Incorporated Send for Our Weekly Price List on Cut Flowers The Reliable Commission House 'Ppet PloW^r^ Richmond Roses and Rich FJowers J^ V' 3 l X 1 U W %/! ^ JOS. S- FENRICH [«, Boston Market now. 28th Street, New York Tel. 334-335 Madison Square EBtabllBhed 1881 BUY FROM SHIP TO TEY ME N. F. McCarthy & co. ALFRED H. LANGJAHR All Choice Cut Flowers in Season 55 West 28th St, New York relcplione 3924 Madison Square. REED (SL KELLER 122 West 2Stli St.. New York Florists' Supplies We manufacture all our Metal Designs, Baskets, Wire Work ^Novelties and are dealers in Glassware Decorative Greens and ^lorlstB* Requisitbs. BOXES BOXES BOXES LIBHT WOOD CUT FLOWER BOXES | Sizes in Stock per 100 3 X 4 X 20 S4.00 3 X 5 X ;:4 4.50 3 X 7 X 31 4.50 6 X 6 X 24 6.80 4x 13 x24 9.00 6 X 13 X 34 10.50 Ox 13 X 30 12.50 5 X 13 X 36 14.00 6 X 13 X 36 15.00 6 X 15 X 43 30.O0 6 X 15 X 48 33.00 Write for samples and prices in car load lots. 6ETM0RE BOX FACTORY, Incorporated, BELLEVILLE, ALA. INCORPORATED. The Morgan Floral Co., of Hender- son, Ky.; capital, $3500; C A. Morgan, E. A. Eckert, W. D. Lambert, incorpor- ators. Glyndon Gardens Nursery of Guth- rie, Baltimore and Glyndon, Md.; capital, $40,000; incorporators, T. F. Wilcox, J. J. Curley, H. W. Mason o£ Baltimore; G. V. Pattison and H. W. Pentecost of Guthrie. A new store at Oakland, Cal., is un- der the management of Clarke Bros., of Portland, Ore. PHILADELPHIA NOTES. The Philadelphia Cut Flower Co. I will move July 1st to 1517 Sansom street, directly opposite their present location. The Leo Niessen Co. had the finish- ing touch put on their new establish- ment on the 12th inst. when the ele- vators started running for the upper floors. Mr. J. Otto Thilow will address the Florist club, May 7. Subject: "The organization and equipment of a modern horticultural establishment. 84 HAWLEY STREET BOSTON, MASS. SEND FOR PRICES Headquarters in Western New York FOR ROSES, CARNATIONS And all kinds of Seasonable Flowers WM. F. KASTING Wholesale Commission Florist, also Dealer In Florists' Supplies and Wire Designs. 383-87 ELLICOTT ST. BUFFALO, N.Y. Give us a trial. We can please you. NEW CROP BRONZE AND GREEN GALAX Sl.OOperlooo, Case of 10,000, $7.50. Write for prices on case lots, WE HAVE VERY FINE CUT BOX WOOD. DAGGER AND FANCY FERNS. $2.00 per 1000. Best Southern Smilax, $3^50 ^"d $7 per case. Headquarters for all FLORISTS' SUPPLIES. Wire Oeiigni. Cut Wire. Letters, Immortelles, Cycat Leaves, Wheat Sheaves. Ribbons, Corrugated I'.oxes, etc. LAUREL FESTOONING. 5c. and 6c. per yard. HENRY Nl. ROBINSON & CO., 15 Province St., 9 Chapman PI., Boston, Mass. ' 1). Teleph.jne, Main, a6i7-;6i8. WHOLESALE FLOWER MARKETS.— PER 100. TO DEALERS ONLY. CINCINNATI April 15 ROSES Am. Beauty, Fan, and Sp. ' '* Extra No.i " Lower grades I Bride, 'Maid. Golden Gate. F. & S. ^ " " " " Extra.... " " " No. t&lw.gr. Liberty, Richmond. Fan. & Sp. ... " *' Lower grades. Chatenay, Morgan, Fan. & Sp " " Lower grades- KilUroey, WeWesley, Fan. & Sp... " *' Lower grades ' CARNATIONS Fancy and Novelties Ordinary MISCELLANEOUS Violets, Double " Single [ Cattleyas Sweet Peas Tulips. Daffodils , Lilies Lily of the Valley Gardenias Mignonette Lilacs (loo bunches) Adiantum [ Smilax i Asparsgus Plumosus, strings i " " & Spren. (loo bchs.) I 25.00 so. 00 15.00 6.00 6.00 5.00 3.00 6.00 4.00 6.00 4.00 6.00 4.00 2.00 1. 00 .35 •35 3500 25.00 30.00 10.00 8.00 6 00 4.00 8.00 5.00 8 00 5-00 8.00 3.00 2, 00 -75 8.00 3-00 6,00 to to to 1. 00 3.00 10.00 4 00 15.00 3.00 1. 00 12.50 50.00 35.00 DETROIT April 16 25 00 15.00 10,00 3.00 6.00 5-00 3.00 4.00 3.00 4.00 3.00 4.00 ^.00 30.00 20.00 15,00 8.00 8.00 6.00 5.00 6 00 4.00 6.00 4.00 6.00 5.00 3.00 2.00 •75 to • 75 to 50,00 to .75 to 1. 00 3.00 to 4.0C 15.00 to 20.00 3.00 to to 4.00 1. 00 15.00 20.00 30.00 TO.OO 2, CO 20.C0 30.00 30.00 BUFFALO April 15 25.00 23.00 15.00 3.00 8.00 6.00 3.00 8 00 3.00 8.00 4.00 8.C0 5.00 2.50 1.50 .75 2.00 8.00 3.00 2.00 40.00 25.00 30.00 25.00 20.00 15.00 10 00 8.00 6,00 10.00 8.00 to, 00 8,00 10 CO 8.00 3.00 2.00 I. CO 3.00 12.00 4.00 3.00 t.oo 20.00 50 00 50.00 PITTSBURO April 17 30.00 12.50 5.00 3,00 10.00 4,00 10.00 4.00 10.00 4.00 3.00 x.oo •75 3.00 8 00 3.00 20.00 25.00 20.00 25.00 15-00 8. CO 4.00 10.00 6,00 4.00 12,00. 6.00 12. oe 6.00 12.00 6.00 4.00 2.oe 1. 00 4.00 19.50 4.00 4.00 1.25 25.00 50.0^ 25.00 WINSOR CARNATION BLOOMS Grown by tKe F. R. Pierson Company SOLD EXCLUSIVELY BY NEW YORK CUT FLOWER CO. SS-St WEST 26 STREET, NEW YORK J. A. MILLANG, Manager J. B. Murdoch & Go. Wholesale Florists FLORISTS' SUPPLIES 545 Liberty St., PITTSBURG. PA. Long Distance Phone 1435 Court. In ordering goods please add "I saw it in HORTICULTURE." The KERVAN GO. 20 WEST 27th ST., N. Y. WHOLESALE DEALERS Fresh cut Palmetto & Cycas Pslm Leaves, Galax, l^a- cothoe. Ferns and Mosses. All Decoratiaf Evargnaa 540 HORTICULTURE. April 20. 1907 Buyer's Directory and Ready Reference Guide Advertisements under this head, one cent a word. Initials count as words. Regular advertisers in this issue are also listed under this classification without charge. Reference to List of Ad- vertisers will indicate the respective pages. Buyers failing to find what they want in this list will confer a favor hy writing us and we will try to put them In <»mmunication with reliable dealers. ACCOUNTANT a. J. Dysart, 28 State St., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. ADIANTTJMS Adlantnm Hybrldnm, fine young plants, 16 for tl, mailed; $5 per 100. Originator's «tock. Certificate of Merit S. A. F., "05. A. Ley & Bro., Langdon, D. C. AGERATTTMS R. L. Goinsalvos, Waltham, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. AGRICin.TURAI. IMPLEMENTS Ihoe. J. Grey & Co., 32 S. Market St., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. Joseph Breck & Sons. 51 and 52 N. Market St., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. AXTERNANTHERAS Altemantheras, red and yellow, $2 per 100. Jos. H. Cunningham, Delaware, Ohio. AMPELOPSIS. A. T. Boddington, 342 W. 14th St.. New York. For page see List of Advertisers. 5,000 Ampelopsis Veltchll, pot grown. Dormant, long tops, $4.00 per 100. English Ivy, 3 1-2 In., 3 to 5 ft., $6.00 per 100. Cash. BenJ. Connell, West Grove, Pa. ARAUCARIAS Peter Henrttrson & Co. 35-37 Cortlandt St.. New York. For pfge see List of Advertisers. A. Leuthy & Co., Rosllndale, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. ASPARAGUS Albert M. Herr, Lancaster, Pa. Asparagus Robustus. For page see List of Advertisers. Plumosus, 3-ln., $5.00 100; $40.00 lOOO". Christ. Wlnterlch, Cyclamen Specialist, Defiance, Ohio. Asparagus plumosus nanus and Sprengeri, 2 1-2-In., $2.50 100. Carl Hagenburger, West Mentor, Ohio. Asp. Plumosus and Sprengeiii, 2 inch pots, $2 per 100. Jos. H. Cunningham, Delaware, O. Asparagus plumosus, 2-ln., $.'5.00; 3-ln., $8.00; 4-ln., $12.00 100. Wlttbold Co., 1657 Buckingham PI.. Chicago. Asparagus Plnmosa. 2- 1 n7 pots; Fine plants. $2.50 per 100, $20.00 per 1000. Cash with order or good reference. Erie Floral Co., Erie, Pa., or Wm. F. Kastlng. .385 Elllcott St.. Buffalo. N. Y. Asparagus Crawshawll. a new. beautiful 75£?''"^"^- Seedlings. $3.00 per 100: $25.00 lOOO; transplanted seedlings. $5.00 100; $40.00 1000. Jas. Crawshaw, 403 Plalnfleld St., Providence, R. I. ASPARAGUS SEED S. Pennoek-Meehan Co.. Philadelphia. For page see List of Advertisers. C. Elsele. 11th and Roy Sts., Philadelphia, Pa For page see List of Advertisers. L. Van Steimklste. 1 Dey St., Jersey City, N. J. ASTERS. Novae-Angllae Asters, strong, $3.00 per 100; $25.00 per 1000. Ellsworth Brown & Co., Seabrook, N. H. Aster Miss Kate Lock, $1.00 tr. pkt. It'.s the best aster grown. J. U. Lock, 41 Man Chester Ave., Toronto, Out. AZAI.EAS John Scheepers & Co., 2-6 Old Slip, N. For page see List of Advertisers. Y. A. Leuthy & Co., Rosllndale, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. Azalea Amoena In large quantity, 25c., 50c., and $1.00. Ask for trade list of choice hardy ornamental stock. Samuel C. Moon, Morrisvllle, Pa. BAY TREES. John Scheepers & Co. 4 and 6 Old Slip, New York. For p.ige see Iilst of Advertisers. Bay Trees and Boxwood. Ask for cata- logue. Bobblnk & Atkins, Rutherford, N. J. Bay Trees and Box Trees, standards and pyramids. All sizes. Price list on appli- cation. J. Roehrs Co., Rutherford, N. J. BEDDING PI.ANTS J. E. Felthousen, Schenectady, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. C. Elsele, 11th and Roy Sts., Phlla. Spring Bedding Plants. For page see List of Advertisers. R. Vincent, Jr., & Son, White Marsh, Md. For page see List of Advertisers. BEGONIAS Baur Floral Co., Erie, Pa. Begonia Thurstonii. For page see List ot Advertisers. Begonia Gloire de Lorraine. Extra fine, 2 1-4 inch pot. Leaf cutting $12 per 100; $100 per 1000. Delivery May 1st. Julius Roehrs Co., Rutherford, N. J. Jos. H. Cunningham, Delaware, O. BELGIAN PLANTS L. Van Steenkiste, 1 Dey St., Jersey City, N. J. BOILERS BGILER.S. •liurnham" Boilers made for greenhouse heating. Lord & Burnh.am, 113:1 Broadway, N. Y. BUILDING MATERIAL BUILDING M.VTERIAL nf all di'Sdip tiuns for All Cypress, Semi-Iron, Iro'i Frame or Truss Houses. Hot Bed Sash .and Frames. Lord & ISurnh.im Co.. 11S3 Broadway, N. Y. BULBS AND TUBERS Joseph Breck & Sons, 47-54 N. Market St., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. J. M. Thoruburn & Co.. 33 Barclay St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. A. T. Boddington, 342 W. 14th St.. N. Y. For page sec List of Advertisers. RIckards Bros., 37 East~~19tirst~New York. For page see List of Advertisers. H. F. MIcheil Co., Philadelphia. For page see List of Advertisers. Johnson Seed Co., 217 Market St.. Phlla. For page see List of Advertisers. John Scheepers & Co., 4-6 Old Slip. N. Y. For pase see List of Advertisers. BULBS AND TUBERS— Continued. Write for prices on only selected bulbs, plants, etc. F. W. O. Schmltz, Prince Bay, N. Y. ^^ C. Keur & Sons, Hlllegom, Holland, or 334 The Bourse, Philadelphia, Pa. Write for prices on all bulbs and plants. Amaryllis formoslsstma, 11-13 cm., $2.00 per 100; $18.00 per 1000. Bessera elegana. 7-9 cm., $1.00 per 100; $9.00 per 1000. Pan- cratium, spider Illy, 12-15 cm., $3.00 per 100; $20.00 per 1000. TIgrldlas, mixed, 7-9 cm., $2.00 per 100 $12.00 per 1000. Zephy- ranthes, white, 7-9 cm.. $1.00 per lUO; $9.00 per lUOO. Price Includes carriage paid. J. A. McDowell, Ap. 167, City of Mexico. CACTI Old Man cactus, 4 to 5 Inches high, $3.00 per doz.; $22.00 per 100. Carriage paid. J. A. McDowell, Ap. 167, City of Mexico. C ANNAS The Conard & Jones Co., West Grove, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. Cannas, 1000 each, Allemania, Austria, Biubank, $1.00 per 100. O. B. Stevens, Shenandoah, Iowa. 10.000 potted cannas, 20 best sorts, 4 to 6c.; Dormant. $1.50 per 100. Benj. Con- nell, West Grove, Pa. CARNATIONS The H. Weber & Sons Co., Oakland, Md. Carnation Mabelle. For page see List of Advertisers. S. S. Skldelsky, 824 N. 24th St., Phlla. Rose Pink Enchantress. For page see List of Advertisers. Chicago Carnation Co., Jollet, III. For page see List of Advertisers. The F. R. Plerson Co., Tarrytown-on- Hudson. N. Y. Carnations, Wlnsor. White Enchantress, Helen M. Gould. For page see List of Advertisers. A. J. Guttman, 43 W. 28th St., New York. John E. Haines, Bethlehem, Pa. Carnation Imperial and Pink Imperial. For page see List of Advertisers. F. Dorner & Sons Co., Lafayette, Ind. For page see List of Advertisers. Guttman & Weber, 43 W. 28th St., N. T. Carnation Victory. For page see List of Advertisers. N. Y. Cut Flower Co., 55-57 W. 26th St., New York. J. A. Mlllnng. Mgr. Carnation Wlnsor Blooms. For page see List of Advertisers. Harlowarden Greenhouses, Greenport, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Carnations. Boston Market, rooted cut- tings, $10.00 1000; unrooted, $5.00 1000. Cash. E. D. Kaulback & Son, Maiden, Mass. 35,000 square feet covered by Glass. CEDAR BEAN POLES 1 1-2 Inch butt. 5 ft. to 7 ft. long. $10.00 per 1000; 2 Inch butt, 8 ft. long. $1.5.00 per 1000; 2 1-2 Inch butt, 10 to 12 ft. long. $22.50 per 1000. H. R. Akers. Chatsworth, N. J. CHRYSANTHEMUMS Eggeling Floral Co., 1653 S Grand Ave., St. Louis, Mo. For page see List of Advertisers. For List of Advertisers See Page 545 April 20, 1907 HORTICULTURE 541 CHRYSANTHEMUMS — Continued. Charles H. Totty, Madison, N. J. For page see Uat of Advertisers. A. N. PlersoD, Cromwell, Conu. For page see List of Advertisers. Harlowarden Greenhouses, Greenport, New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Chtysanthemum stock plants. About 1,000 Jeanne Nonln, $1.00 per doz.; $7.00 per 100. W. F. Kastlng, 383 ElUcott St., Buffalo, N. Y. Chrysanthemums. White — Timothy Eaton, Estell^, White aud Yellow Bonn.iffon, .\lice Kyron, Ivory. Pink — Glory of Pa- cific, Dr. Enguehard, Maud Dean. Yel- low-— Col. AppletoD, Mrs. Whlildln, Cremo, Robt. Ilallidav, Roi d' Italie. Rooted cut- tings, $2.00 per 100; $15.00 per 1000. Cash with order. Wm. Swayne, Box 226, Ken- iiett Square, Pa. COIiEUS Coleus, $2 per 100. Jos. H. Cunningham, Delaware, O. CONIFERS John Waterer & Sons, Ltd., American Nursery, Bagshot, Eng. For page see List of Advertiser*. Evergreens and Conifers. Ask for cata- logue. Bobblnk & Atkins, Rutherford, N. J. Evergreens of large size from 6 to 16 feet In variety frequently transplanted. Ask for list. Samuel C. Moon, Morrlsvllle, Pa. CUT FLOWER BOXES. Welch Bros., 226 Devonshire St., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. Edwards Folding Box Co., Philadelphia. For page see List of Advertisers. Getmore Box Factory, Inc., Belleville, Ala, Light Wood Boxes. For page see List of Advertisers. Folding cut flower boxes, the best made. Write for list. Holtoni & Hunkel Co., Mil- waukee, Wis. CYCLAMEN. Glaut Hybrids transp'l, ready for 2 In. and 3-ln., $3.50 100; $30.00 1000. Plants grown of seed taken from the cream of my well known strain. Christ. Winterlch, Cycla- men Specialist, Defiance. Ohio. DAHLIAS David Herbert & Son, Atco, N. J. For page see Ust of Advertisers. J. K. Alexander, E. Brldgewater, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. Harlowardeu Greenhouses, Greenport, New York. For page see List of Advertisers. H. E. Fiske Seed Co., Faneuil Hall Sq., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. DAHLIAS — Continued. I am again ready to handle your busi- ness. Only the cream of varieties handled. Standards and novelties. Including Mrs. Winters. Mme. Dael, Navajo, Lonsdale, Dainty, Krlemhllde, etc. Catalogue of dahlias, hollyhocks, peonies and hardy plants now ready. W. W. WILMOBH, Box 382, Denver Colo. DAISIES Shasta Daisies. Burbank's named varie- ties, $2.50 per 100, express prepaid. Leed- ham Bulb Co., Santa Cruz, Cai. Dahliap. choice. 25 $1; five pkts. vegeta- Irie or 10 flower seeds, 10 cents. Hyponeco, Westpurt. X. H. Dahlias, fine, strong bulbs. Also cannas. Write for price list. O. B. Stevens. Shen- andoah, Iowa. THE DAHLIA MANUAL. An up-to-date work on dahlias and dahlia culture, covering the whole field. Illas- trated. Price, 35c. W. W. WILMOEE, Box 382, Denver, Colo We m.nke them pay. So can you; the best for summer cutting — Krlemhllde. Cath- crlue Duer, $1.50 per doz., or $10.00 per 100; Storm King. $1.00 per doz.; $800 per 100. Whole roots, field grown. W. C. Ward, Adams Street, Quincy, Mass. DECORATIVE PLANTS A. Leuthy & Co., Roslindale, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. Julius Roehrs, Rutherford, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. DRACAENAS Peter Henderson & Co. 33-37 Courtlaudt St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Dracaena indivlsa, 5 in., $2.00 per doz. W. C. Rockwell. Bradford, Pa. Dracaena teruinalls from bench, fine. $25.00 100. Carl Ungenburger, West Men- tor. Ohio. ECHEVERIAS Echeverias, 15 to 20 cm. in dr., $3.00 per 100; $22.00 per 1000. Carriage paid. J. A. McDowell, Ap. 167, City of Mexico. FERNS P.aur B'loral Co., Erie. Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. A. Leuthy & Co., Roslindale, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. H. H. BarrowB & Son, Whitman, Mass. Nephrolepls Whitmanl. For page see List of Advertisers. Slebrecht & Son, Rose Hill Nurseries, New Rochelle, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Boston ferns, pot grown, strong plants, 5 In., 25c.; 6 In., 35e. ; Scottii, 5 in., 25c.; 6 in., 35c.; 7 in., 45c.; Elegantlssima, 5 In., 3.5c.; 6 in., 50c. S. J. Reuter, Westerly, R. I. fTcus Baur Floral Co., Erie, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. FLORAL PHOTOGRAPHS Floral Photographs. Foley's 226-228-1-2 Bowery, New York. FLORISTS' LETTERS. Boston Florist Letter Co., 84 Hawley St., Boston. Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. G. A. Sutherland Co., 34 Hawley St., Boston, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. FLORISTS SUPPLIES N. P. McCarthy & Co., 84 Hawley St., Boston. Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. H. M. Robinson & Co., 15 Province St., and 9 Chapman PI., Boston, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. The Kervan Co., 20 W. 27th St., N. Y. Decorative Evergreens. For page see List of Advertisers. Eeed & Keller, 122 W. 25th St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. J. B.~Murdoch & Co.. 545 Liberty St., Pittsburg, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. H. Bayersdorfer & Co., 1129 Arch St., Philadelphia. For page see List of Advertisers. FLOWERS BY TELEGRAPH Alex. McConnell, New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Fred C. Weber, 4326-28 Olive St., St. Louis. Mo. For page see List of Advertisers. J. Breltmeyer's Sons, Miami & Gratiot Aves., Detroit, Mich For page see List of Advertisers. Thos. Young, Jr., 41 W. 28th St., N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Eyres, 11 N. Pearl St., Albany, N. T. For page see List of Advertisers. George H. Cooke, Washington, D. C. For page see List of Advertisers. Gude Bros. Co., 1214 F St., Washington, D. C. For page see List of Advertisers. Samuel Murray, 1017 Broadway, Kansas City, M >. For page see List of Advertisers. Young & Nugent, * W. 28th St., N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. W. HTrJonohoe, 2 W. 29th St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Theodore Miller, 4832~Deimar^Rd7; St. Louis, Mo. For page see List of Advertisers. P. J. Hauswlrth (Temporary address) 13 Congress St., Chicago. For page see List of Advertisers. William J. Smyth, Michigan Ave and 31st St.. Chicago. For page see List of Advertisers. Wm. H. Rock Flower Co., Kansas City, Mo. For page see List of Advertisers. Theodore Miller. 4832 Delmar Bvd., St. Louis, Mo. For page see List of Advertisers. Park Floral Co.. Denver, Colo. For page see List of Advertisers. Thos. F. Galvln. 124 Tremont St., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. Jacob Schulz, 644 4th Ave., Louisville, Ky. For page see List of Advertisers. Atlanta Floral Co., Atlanta, Ga. For page see List of Advertisers. FLOW^ER POTS W. H. Ernest, 28th and M Sts., Washington, D. C. For page see List of Advertisers. A. H. Hews & Co., Cambridge, Mas*. For page see List of Advertisers. Hllflneer Bros., Ft. Edward, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Say! Send to Feustel, for prices on Bed flower pots. Geo. E. Feustel, Falrport, la. FUCHSIAS Baur Floral Co., Erie, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. GALAX H. M. Robinson & Co., 15 Province St., and 9 Chapman PI., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. Michigan Cut Flower Co., 38 & 40 Broad- way, Detroit, Mich. For page see List of Advertisers. Caldwell the Woodsman Decorating Co., Evergreen. Ala. Galax. Ask for price on case lots. Scran- ton Florists' Supply Co., Scranton, Pa. GERANIUMS R. L, Golnsalvos, Waltham, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. R. Vincent. Jr.. & Son, White Marsh, Md. For page see List of Advertisers. J. E. Felthousen, Schenectady. N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Wm. S. Herzog. Morris Plains, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. C. Eisele. 11th and Roy Sts., Philadelphia, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. In writing to Advertisers l(indly mention Horticulture 542 HORTICULTURE April 20. 1907 GLAI1IOI.I Arthur Cowee, Meadowvale Farm, Berlin, New York. For pege see List of Advertlsera. Gladioli. Write for leaflet. B. Ham- mond Tracy, Cedar Acres, WeDham, Maas. Gladlolas Augusta, let size, $12.06; 2nd size, 18.00 1000. Casb. Rowebl & Grans, HlckSTllIe, N. Y. GLADIOLI. Grofl's Hybrids, Gold Medal and Silver Trophy Strain, Crawford Strain. Farqubar Hybrid seedlings. JOHN H, CMPLEBY, Lake View, N. Y. Per Per 100 1000 5,000 Gladioli Florist Mix 75 $6.00 7,000 Montbretia Crocos, sin. flr. .60 5.O0 4,000 Oxalis Shamrock 40 3.00 3,500 Oxalis Purpurea 40 3.00 Cash with order. Elmer Sbute, R. F. D. 41, West Newbury, Mass. GLASS Boston Plate & Window Glass Co., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. GLASS, High Grade, Doulile Thick Green- heuse Glass. I/crd & Burnham, 1133 Broad- way, N. Y. GI.AZING POINT H. A. Dreer, Pblladelpbla, Pa. For page see List ofAdvertlsers. GLAZING POINTS.^Lonl^it^ Burnhani Special Glaze Nailsi (I'oiiits). Lord & Burn- ham, 1133 Broadway, N. Y. GRAPE VINES Bobbluk & Atkins. Rutherford, N. J. English Pot-Grown Grape Vines: Trained Fruit Trees. GREENHOUSE BUILDING MATE- RIAL. Lord & Burnham Co., 1133 Broadway, New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Plerson U-Bar Co., 1 Madison Sq., N. T. For page see List of Advertisers. Hltctalngs & Co., 1170 Broadway, N. Y. For page see List of Advertlsera. A. T. Stearns Lumber Co., Neponset, Beaton. For page see List of Advertisers. King Construction Co., N. Tonawanda, N. T. For page see List of Advertisers. J. C. Moninger Co., 117 East Blackbawk St., Chicago, III. For page see List of Advertisers. S. Jacobs & Sons, 1365-79 Flushing Are., Brooklyn, N. Y. Metropolitan Material Co., 1398-1408 Metro- politan Ave., Brooklyn, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Weathered Co., Box 789, New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Foley Mfg. Co., 471 W. 22nd St., Chicago. For page see List of Advertisers. GREENHOUSE CONSTRUCTION GREENHOUSE CONSTRUCTION. Semi- Iron Greenhouses, New Truss Houses ami Iron Frame Houses. Lord & Durnham, 1133 Broadway, N. Y. GREENHOUSE HOSE Mineralized Rubber Co., 18 CUtt St., N. X. For page see List of Advertlsera. GREENHOUSE BRACKETS Buxton & Allard, Nashua, N. H. Economy Greenhouse Bracket. For page see List of Advertlsera. GUTTERS GUTTERS, Oast Iron Gutters, L & B improved V Shaped Gutter with drip jjut- ter attachment. Lord & Burnham, 1133 Broadway, N. Y. HAMMOND'S COPPER SOL TIOM Benj. Hammond, Flshklll-on-Hudson, N. T. HARDT FERNS AND SUPPLIES H. M. Robinson & Co., 16 Province St., and 9 Chapman PI., Boston, MasB. For page see List of Advertlsera. The Kervan Co., 20 W. 27th St., New York. For page see List of Advertlsera. Michigan Cut Flewer Co., 38 & 40 Broad- way, Detroit, Mich. Fancy Ferns. For page see List of Advertlsera. E. A. Beaven, Evergreen, Ala. Fadeless Sheet Moss. For page see List ef Advertlsera. HARDY ORCHIDS H. P. Kelsey, Salem, Mass. Cypripedium Reginae. For page see List of Advertisers. HARDT PERENNIALS M. H. Walsh, Woods Hole, Mass. For page see List of Advertlsera. Funkia varlegata clumps, J6.00 per 100. H. Pladeck, Elmhurst, N. Y. ~Yuccn Fllamentosa, No. 1, 4c.; Iris Slblr- Ica, 3c. Ellsworth Brown & Co., Sea- brook, N. H. HemerocalUs Thunbergii, 12 Inch clumps. $20 per 100. Yucca fllamentosa. strong plants with 50 leaves, $20 per 100. Hibiscus moscheutus, 3 yrs., $4 per 100. Yucca glorlosa, $10 per 100. Ask for trade list of hardy nursery stock. Samuel C. Moon, MorrisTille, Pa. HARDY PLANTS Vick & Hill Co., Rochester, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. HEATING APPARATUS Lord & Burnham Co., 1133 Broadway, New York. For page see List of Advert 1 sere. Plerson U-Bar Co., 1 Madison Sq., N. Y. For page see List of Adve»-:n>-s. Hltchlngs & Co., 1170 Broadway, N. T. For page see List of Advertisers. Kroeschell Bros., 35 Erie St., Chicago. For page see List of .\dvertlsera. Johnston Heating Co., 1133 Br'dway, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. HOLLYHOCKS Hollyhocks. Large fleld-growu plants, $3.00 per 100. Double In separate colors of red, white, pink, yellow and maroon; also the Allegheny strain. Send for cata- logue of hollyhocks, dahlias and hardy plants. W. W. WILMORE, Box 382, Den- ver, Colo. HONEYSUCKLES. Golden Honeysuckles, 7c. BUswortli Brown & Co., Seabrook, N. H. HORSES Useful work-horses for florists' spring work; also florists' delivery wagons, good as new. Edward Higgins, 1 West 2Sth St., New York. HOT-BED SASH The A. T. Stearns Lumber Co., Neponset, For page see List of Advertlsera. Plerson U-Bar Co., 1 Madison Sq., N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Hltchlngs & Co., 1170 Broadway, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Lord & Burnham Co., 1133 Broadway, N. Y. For page see List of Advertlsera. HOT IVATER CIRCULATOR W. W. Castle, 170 Summer St., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. HYDRANGEAS. Hydrangea panlculata grandlflora, 3 ft., 8c. Ellsworth Brown & Co., Seabrook, N. H. INSECTICIDES. NIcoticide kills all greenhouse pests. P. R. Palethorpe Co., Eleventh St., Louisville, Ky. IRISES Yokohama Nursery Co., 31 Barclay St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. JAPANESE LILIES. Yokohama Nursery Co., 31 Barclay St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. KENTIAS A. Leuthy & Co., Rosllndale, Mass. For page see List of Advertlsera. LAWN AND CEMETERY VASES Kramer Bros. Foundry Co., Dayton, Ohio. i'or page see List of Advertisers. LAWN MOWER Clipper Lawn Mower Co., Dixon, IIL For page see List of Advertlsera. LEADING RETAIL FLORISTS Alex. McConnell, New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Thomas Young, Jr., New York. For page see List of Advertlsera. Fred C. Weber, 4326 Olive St., St. Louta, Mo. For page see List of Advertisers. J. Breltmeyer's Sons, Detroit, Mich. For page see List of Advertlsera George H. Cooke, Washington, D. C. For page sec List of Advertlsera Samuel Murray, 1017 Broadway, Kansas City, Mo. For page see List of Advertlsera. Gude Bros. Co., 1214 F St., Washington, D. C. For page see List of Advertlsera. Eyres, 11 N. Pearl St., Albany, N. Y. For page see List of Advertlsera. Young & Nugent, 42 W. 28th St., N. Y. For page see List of Advertlsera. Mills, the Florist, Jacksonville, Fla. Telegraph or mall orders promptly filled. Long distance telephone connections. Theodore Miller, 4832 Delmar Bvd., St. l/ouis. Mo. For page see List of Advertlsera. P. J. Hauswirth (temporary address) 13 Congress St., Chicago. For page see List of Advertlsera. William J. Smyth, Michigan Ave. and Slat St., Chicago. For page see List of Advertlsera. Wm. H. Rock Flower Co., Kansas City, Mo. For page see List of Advertlsera. Park Floral Co., Denver, Colo. For page see List of Advertlsera. Thos. F. Galvln, 124 Tremont St., Boston. For page see List of Advertlsera. W. H. Donohoe, 2 W. 29th St., New York. For page see List of Advertlsera. Atlanta Floral Co., Atlanta, Oa. For page see List of Advertlsera. Jacob Schulz, 844 4th Ave., Lonlsville, Ky. For page see List of Advertlsera. LILY OF THE VALLEY Wm. Elliott & Sons, 201 Fulton St., N. T. Lily of the Valley Clumps. John Scheepers & Co., 4 and 6 Old SIlR New York. For page see List of Advertlsera. For List of Advertisers See Page 545 April 20, 1907 HORTICULTURE. 543. LIVISTONIAS LlTlstonla RotundlfoUa. Well leaved and clean, $6, $9, $12 per doz. J. Roehrs Co.i Bnthertord, N. J. LOBELIAS NEW— NEW— NEW LOBELIA KATHLEEN MALLARD Fine double flower; fine, strong 2 1 2-inch pot; $5.00 per doz. Qnaotlty limited. Order at once. J. Roehrs Co., Rutherford, N. J. HASTICA F. O. Pierce Co., 170 Fulton St., New York. For page see Ust of Advertisers. MOON VINES Godfrey Ascbmann, 1012 Ontario St., PtUla. For page see List of Advertteers. NIKOTEEN APHIS FUNK. Nicotine Mfg. Co., St. Louis, Mo. NURSERY STOCK John Waterer & Sons, Ltd., American Nursery, Bagshot, England. For page see List of Advertisers. John Soheepers •% Co. 4 and 6 Old Slip, New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Cottage Gardens Co., Queens, N. Y. Specimen Nursery Stock. For page see List of Advertisers. The Conard & Jones Co., West Grove, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. The F. E. Conine Nursery Co., Stratford, Conn. For page see List of Advertisers. The Wm. H. Moon Co., Morrlsvllle, Pa. American Arborvltae. For page see List of Advertisers. Oak Hill Nurseries, 114~Poplar St., Rosiindaie, Mass. Berbe'is Thuiibergii. For p.Tge see List of Advertisers. Heniy A. Dreer, Philadelpbia. Rhododendrons, Boxwood Edging, Hardy Shrubs and Border Perennials. For page see List of Advertisers. New England Nurseries, Bedford, Mass. Shnibs. Roses and Herbaceous Pirennlals. For page see List of Advertisers. Continental Nurseries, Franklin, Mass. Hardy Shrubs. For page see List of Advertisers. Cut leaf Staghorn sumach, large stock, 6c. to 15c.; Kadzu Vines, 15c. Edw. Taai, JopUn, Mo. ORCHID PLANTS Lager & Hurreil, Summit, N. J. .For page see List of Advertisers. Sander, St. Albana, England. Importers, Exporters, Growers, Hybrldlata. For page see List of Advertisers. Jnllna Roehrs Co., Rutherford, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. Carrlllo & Baldwin, Secaucus. N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. A. Held, 11-19 William St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Selbrecht & Son, Rose Hill Nurseries, New Rochelie. N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Jos. A. Manda. 191 Valley Road, W. Orange. N. J. Orchids, Orchid Baskets, Peat. For page see List of Advertisers. Laella anceps, $4.00 per doz.; $25.00 per 100. Carriage paid. J. A. McDowell, Ap. 167, City «f Mexico. PALMS A. Leuthy & Co., Rosiindaie. Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. Slebrecht & Son, Rose Hill Nurseries, New Rochelie, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. PALMS — Continued Peter Henderson & Co. 35-37 Cortlandt St.. New York. For page see List of Advertisers, John Scheepers & Co. 4 and 6 Old Slip, New York. For page see List of Advertisers. PAINT AND PUTTY. PAINT AND PUTTY: Ideal Greenhouse; Lead; Special Greenhouse Putty. Lord & Buruham, 1133 Broadway, N. Y. PANSY PLANTS. Wm. Dobbertln, 595 Joseph Ave., Roches- ter, N. Y. Giant Pansy Plants. For page see List of Advertisers. Pansy plants; strong transplanted, $10.00 per 1000. F. A. Bailer, Bloomlngton, III. PATENTS Slggers & Siggers, Washington, D. C. For page see List of Advertisers. "~ PEONIES Yokohama Nursery Co., 31 Barclay St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Peonies, flue assortment, $10.00 per 100. F. A. Bailer. Bloomlngton, III. Peonies. 1200 sorts. Greatest list any- where. C. Betscher, Canal Dover, Ohio. Wholesale grower of peonies. List of 100 varieties. J. F. Rosenfleld. West Point, Neb. Peonies. 200 strong undivided Ave year old clumps; pink sorts only, $25 per 100. Ask for trade list of ornamental nursery stock. S.imnel C. Moon, Morrlsvllle, Pa. PETUNIAS The Yates Floral Co., Canajoharle, N. Y. Double Petunia the Queen. For page see List of Advertisers. C7 Elsele. 11th and Roy Sts., Philadelphia, Pa. Howard's Star and Rosy Morn. For page see I-i3t of Advertisers. Wm. S. Herzog. Morris Plains, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. ~ POT HANGERS Pot hangers, Kramer's $1 doz. by exp., $1.25 by mall. I. N. Kramer & Son, Cedar Rapids, la. PLANT BED CLOTH Mineralized Rubber Co., 18 CIICT St., N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. PRUNING SHEARS Rhodes Mfg. Co.. Grand Rapids, Mich. RAFFIA RatBa, piinio lo'ig liber, sound :ind strong, lOc. the pound. .<3 UO the hundred pounds; c.nsh with order please. A. Rolker & Sous, New York. P. O. Box 759. RHODODENDRONS John Waterer & Sons, Ltd., American Nursery, Bagshot, Eng. For page see List of Advertisers. ROSES M. H. Walsh, Woods Hole, Mass. Hardy Roses, H. T. Roses and Ramblers. For page see List of Advertisers. Paul Nlehott, Lehlghton, Pa. Rose Aurora. For page see List of Advertisers. The Conard & Jones Co., West Grove, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. Bay State Nurseries, No. Ablngton, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. A. N. Plerson, Cromwell. Conn. Grafted Roses, Own-Root Beauties. For page see List of Advertisers. Montrose Greenliouscs, Montrose, Mass. Grafted Bride and Bridesmaid Roses. For page see List of Advertisers. ROSES — Continued. R. T. McGorum, Natlck, Mass. Grafted Brides and 'Maids. A. X. Boddington, 342 W. 14th St., New York. Climbing Roses. For page see List of Advertisers. Low-budded roses. No. 1, $95.00; No. 1 1-2, $65.00 1000. H. T. Jones, Elizabeth, N. J. American Beauties, 2 1-2 In., $8.00 per 100; $75.00 per 1000. Chas. H. Totty, Madi- son, N. J. Own root roses, 2 years. C. Ramblers, $7.00; Dorothy Perkins, P. W. and Y. Ram- blers, $5.00; H. P. roses and Baby Ram-, biers, $8.00 per 100. Gilbert Costlch, Roch- ester, N. Y. Baby Rambler roses, fine dormant stock, one year, $12 per 100, 2 1-4-ln. pot plants, extra well rooted, $4 per 100, $30 per M. Orders booked for delivery now or any. time up to late spring. Samples free. Brown Brothers Company, Rochester, N. Y. SALVIAS Perennial Gardens Co., Toledo, O. Salvia Zurich. R. L. Goinsalvos, Waltham, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. C. Elsele. nth and Roy Sts., Philadelphia, Pa. Salvia Bonfire. For ppge see List of Advertisers. Salvia spleudens, 2 1-2-iii., red achyran- thes, 2 1-2-in-, $2.00 per 100, $18.00 per 1000. S. W. Carey, Florist, Uiljana. Ohio. SEEDS H. E. Fislie Seed t'o. Faneuil Hall Sq., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. ■f. J. Grey & Co., 32 So. Market St., Boston. Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. Joseph Breck & Sons 51 and 52 N. Market St., Boston, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. W. Atlee Burpee & Co., Phiiadelphla- "New Creations" In Bush LImas. For page see List of Advertisers. J. M. Thorburn &^^ 33"BirlrTay St., N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Henry A. Dreer, Philadelphia. For page see List of Advertisers. A. T. Boddington, 342 W. 14th St., N. T. For page see List of Advertisers. h7~F. MIchell Co., 1017 Market St, Phlla. For page see List of Advertisers. James VIck's Sons, Rochester, N. Y. Aster Seed. For page see List of Advertisers. W. W. Rawson & Co., 5 Union St., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. HJalmar Hartmann & Co., 12 Stormgade, Copenhagen, Denmark. Cauliflower and Cabbage Seed. For page see List of Advertisers. Rickards Bros., 37 E. 19th St., New York.. For page see List of Advertisers. Johnson Seed Co., 217 Market St., Phlla. For page see List of Advertisers. R. & J. Farquhar & Co., 6-7 So! Market St., Boston. For page see List ^f^ Advertisers. Wm. Elliott & Sons, 26i"Fulton St., N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. C. C. Morse & Co., 171-73 Clay St., San Francisco, Calif. For page see List of Advertisers. H. E. George, 929 Morton Ave., Pasadena, California. Delphinium Cardlnale Seed. Plumosus seed, $2.50 per 100. Jos. H> Cunningham, Delaware, O. I sell only reliable flower seeds. Ask for wholesale catalogue. O. V. Zangen, Hoboken, N. J. Conrad Appel, Darmstadt, Germany, B»^ tab. 1789. High Grade Grass. Clover, and Tree Seeds. ^ Surplus Garden Peas— 50 bu! Alaska, $3.25 per bu.; 40 bu. First and Beat, $2.00- per bu. New crop northern Michigan grown: none better. W. F. Allen, Salis- bury, Md. In writing to Advertisers Icindly mention Horticulture 544 HORTICULTURE April 20, 1907 SHEEP MANURE B & J. Farquhar & Co.. 6 and 7 So. Mar- tet St.. Boston. Pnlveilzed Sheep Manure. For page see List of Advertisers. SHEET MOSS E A. Beaven, Evergreen, Ala. For page see List of AdTertlsere. SHRUBS. Japanese Wistarias, 8c.; Berberls Tlinn- bergll, 12 to 18 In., 3 l-2c.; Hlbiscu. C, Eye and Pl»k, 3e.; Norway Spruce, 1 1-2 to 2 1-2 ft., Sc. Ellsworth Brown & Co., Scabrook, N. IL 1000 Large Shrubs 5 to 8 ft. assorted for -$150. Ask for trade list of ornamental nur- sery stock. Samuel C. Moon, Morrlsvllle, Pa. SMALI4 FRUIT PIANTS Dewberry plants, Lucretla and Austin, .$5 00 per lUOO, $20.00 per 5000; Premo, $6.00 ner 1000, $25.00 per 5000; Turner red rasp- berry plants, $0.00 per 1000, $25.00 per 5000. W. F. Allen, Salisbury, Md. SMILAX Smllai seedlings, fall-sown, $3.00 per 1000. F. A. Bailer, Bloomlngton, 111. SPHAGNUM MOSS Live Sphagnum moss, orchid peat and orchid baskets always on hand. Lager & Hurrell, Summit. N. J. SPIREA Splrea, extra fine clumps In leading va- Bty. F. W. O. Schmltz, Prince Bay, N. 1. riety. Splrea, Van Houttii, 2 to 3 ft., 6c.; 18 to 24 In., 4c. Ellsworth Brown & Co., Seabrook, N. H. STEAM TRAP B. HIppard, Youngstown, O. STRAWBERRY PIANTS Strawberry plants, 90 best varieties, stock unexcelled. Ask for prices on what you want. W. F. Allen, Salisbury, Md. THERMOSTATS Fire and Frost Alarm. Heat regulators. Brown Alarm Co., Denver, Colo. TOMATO SEEDS Wm. Sim. CUftondale, Mass. Comet Tomato. For page see List of Advertisers. VEGETABIiE FI.ANTS 50,000 small horseradish sets, 25c. per 100; $2.50 per 1000. S. J. McMlchael, 142 Larkin St., Findlay, O. 500 to 1000 2 l-li In. Pot Plants, Tomato. "The Comet." Strong and ready for shift. $3.50 per 100. Cohanzle Carnation Green- Louses, New London, Conn. 50,000 large 4-year old Barrs Mammoth Asparagus roots, $6.00 per 1000; $25.00 per 6000. (500 will fill a sugar barrel.) Ad- upport Co., Cun- nersville, ind. 'WHOLESALE FLORISTS Boston ~S. F. McCarthy &^o., 84 Hawley St., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. H. M. Robinson & Co., 15 Province ^sTi and 9 Chapman Pi., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. George A. Sutherland Co., 34 Hawley St., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. Welch Bros., 226 Devonshire St., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. Buffalo Wm. F. Kasting, 383-87 Elllcott St., Buf- falo, N. X. For page see List of Advertisers. Chicago Chas. W. McKellar, 51 Wabash Av., Chicago. For page see List of Advertisers. Peter Reinberg, 51 Wabash Av., Chicago. For page see List of Advertisers. A. L. Randall Co., 19-21 Randolph St, Chicago. For page see List of Advertisers. E. F. Winterson Co.. 45-40 Wabash Ave., Chicago. For page see List of Advertisers. Poehlmann Bros. Co., 35 Randolph St., Chicago. For page see List of Advertisers. Detroit Michigan Cut Flower Exchange, 38 & 40 Broadway. For page see List of Advertisers. Neiv York J. K. Allen, 106 W. 28th St., New York. For page see List of Advertis«rs. Wm. Stuart Allen Co.. 53 W. 28th St., New Kork. For page see List of Advertisers. WHOLESALE FLORISTS— Continned New York. J. S. Fenrich, 110 W. 28th St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers- Ford Bros., 48 W. 28th St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. H. E. Froment, 57 W. 28th St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Alex. J. Guttman, 43 W. 28th St. New York. For page see List of Advertisers. E. C. Horan, 55 W. 28th St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. A. H. Langjahr, 55 W. 28th St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. James McManus, 42 wT^StlTstTrNcw York. For page see List of Advertisers. Chas. Millang, 50 W. 29th St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. John I. Raynor, 49 W. 28th St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. W. F. Sheriden, 39 W. 28th St., New York. For page see List of Advertlsera. Traendly & Schenck, 44 W. 28th St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. A. L. Young & CoT" 54 W. 28th St.. New York. For page see List of Advertisers. John Young, 51 W. 28th St.. New York. For page see List of Advertlacrs. Philadelphia W. E. McKissick, 1221 Filbert St.. PWta- delpbla. Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. Leo Niessen Co., 1209 Arch St. Philadel- phia, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. The S. S. Pennock-Meehan Co., 1 Buxton & Allard 547 Carlton H. R 519 (*arTillo& Baldwin .. .532 CasUeW.W ...546 Chicago Carnation Co -519 Clipper Lawn Mower Co- 547 CoddinLton L. PJ ...518 Conard & Jones . — 520 Conine F. E. Nursery Co. 520 Continental Nurseriest;29 CookeO.H 535 Cotuge G ardens =; »o Cowee A. 518 Dobbenin Wm 531 Donahoe W. H .... 53 =; Domer F. Sons & Co 519 Drcci H. A 5^3-547 Dysart R.J. 536 East Bridgewater Dahlia Garden ....533 Edwards Folding Box Co. 5^6 E^geling Floral Co.. -siC) Eisele C 518 Elliott Wm. & Sons..<:3o Ksler J G 5*6 Ernest W. H.. 546 Eyres 535 Parqubar R. & J. & Co 531 Fchhousen J. E 5 13 Fenrich J. S 539 FiskeH. E S«dCo. 531 Foley M fg. Co 5i 7 Ford Bros 5^8 Fromeni H.E.I 538 Galvin Thos. F 531; GetraoTc Box Factory 539 Goinsalvas R. L 533 Grey T.J. & Co 53» Gude Bros. Co si<; Gultman Alex. T. ^19-538 Guttman & Weber.. .527 Hail Asso. 546 HainesJ.E ^ig Hammond Benj 528 Harlowarden Green- houses 519 Hartmann Hjalmar & Co. S31 HauswirthP.J 535 Held A 532 Henderson Peter & Co 53, Herbert David & Son- 533 Herr A. M 53a Herzog W, S giq Hews A. H. & Co. . . . 546 Hilfinger Bros 546 Hiichines&Co 548 Horan E. C 538 lliffe Dan'l 547 Johnson Seed Co 531 Johnston Heatine C0.P47 Kasting W. F,.......539 Kclsey Harlan P... . .532 Kervan Co., The .'..539 King Cons. Co 547 Kramer Bros Fdy Co 546 Kroeschell Bros 547 Pago Lager & Hurrell 532 Langjahr, Alfred H...5^9 Leu thy A. & Co 5^^ Lord & Burnham Co. 548 Manda Jos. A 532 McCarthy N. F 539 McConnell Alex. . sss McKeUar Charles W- 536 McKissick.W. E 536 McManus Jas. • 538 Metropolitan Material Co. 547 MichellH. F.Co. ...531 Michigan Cut Flower Exchange 539 Millang Cnarles 538 Millang J. A 539 Miller Theo. 535 Mineralize J Rubber Co 546 Moninger J. C 547 Mom rose Greenhou- ses 518 MoonWm H. Co.. .-529 Morse C. C. & Co. ..« ^t Murdoch J. B.&C0..539 Murray Samuel 53s New England Nur- series . 520 New York Cut Flower Co. 53Q Niehoff Paul 518 Nicssen Leo. Co 536 Oak Hill Nu' series ..530 Palethorpe P. R. 545 Park Floral Co... . .. 535 Pennock-Meehan Co- 5»8 53D Perkins St. Nurseries. 533 Pierce F. O. 547 Pierson A, N 519 520 Pierson F. R. Co 518 Pierson U Bar Co. .. .548 Poehlmann Bros Co.. 536 Pratt B. G 528 Randall A. L. Co.- ■ .536 Rawson W.W.&Co. 531 Raynor John I. 538 Reed& Keller 539 Reid E^w 536 Reinberg Peter 536 Rickards Bros. 531 Robinson H.M.& Co. 534-539 Rock Wm. L 535 Roehrs Julius Co 532 Rolkcr August & Sons546 Rose Hill Nurseries .520 Sander & Son 532 Schecpers John & C0.532 Schulz Jacob 535 Sheridan W. F 538 Siebrecht & Sons 520 Siggers & Siggcrs 546 Situations & Wants.. 545 Sim Wm 53^ Skidelskv S. S 5'9 Smyth Wm. J ..535 Stearns A. T. Lumber Co 547 Sutherland Geo. A. Co 5^6 The Advance Co. 546 ThorburnJ.M. &Co. 53' Totty Cha-;. H. 519 Traendly& Schcnck.ssS Traudt Jos 533 TuUy J. B 545 Vick's Jas. Sons 531 Vick & HillCn. . ..519 Vincent R. Jr. & Sons. 533 Walsh M. H sao Watcrer John& Sons. 520 Weathered Co. 547 Weber F.C. 535 Weber H. & Sons 519 Welch Bros. SS^- Wheeler Wilfred 579 Winterson E. F. C0..S36 Yates Floral Co. •••■533 Yokohama Niirseries Co 532 Young A.L.&C0...-538 Young John . • 538 Young. Thos. Jr 535 Young & Nugent 535 GREENHOUSES BUILDING AND CONTEMPLATED. New. St. John, Mich.~J. W. Irving, one house. Woburii, Mass.— Dobbins & Shannon, one house. Marquette, Mich.— E. R. Tauch, one house, 27x200. East Mansfield, Mass. — George Ged- dis, one house. Baltimore, Md.— E. W. Fiedler & Co., one house, 30x200, Columbus, 0. — Fifth Avenue Floral Co., two houses, 27x400. Lake Har!)or, Mich. — Silas Butter- worth, nine houses, 150 feet long. Additions. Areola, lU.^T. J, Denny, one house. Plymouth, Mass.— C. E. Stevens, one house. Greens Farms, Ct.— E. J. Taylor, one house. St. Louis, Mo. — Adolph Brix, two houses. Kirkwood, Mo. — Hugo Gross, six houses. W. Seneca. N. Y.— R. C. Avery, one house, 20x150. New Orleans, La.— J. A. Newsham, range of houses. Lexington, Ky. — Elmendorf Farm, range of houses. Sterling, 111.— Sterling Floral Co., palm house 26x40. Lebanon, Tenn.— Lebanon Floral Co., range of houses. Portsmouth, R. I.— Alfred Vander- bilt, range of houses. Lafayette, Ind.— F. Dorner & Sous Co., five houses, each 200 feet. Is Your Name In The Above List? If Not, Why Not? WANTS, FOR SALE, ETC. Adverliscments in this column one cent a word. Initials count as words. Cash with order. All correspondence addressed "care HORTICUL- TURE" should be sent to n Ham- ilton Place, Boston. 848,115. 848,135. 848,306. 848,348. 848,464. 848,525. 848,540. 848,591. LIST OF PATENTS. Issue March 26. Cultivator Standard. John E. Merrill, Garland, Tex. Seed Planter. Simon R. Sikes and Thomas E. Sikes, Ocil- la, Ga. Farm Implement. Lycurgus E. Hull, Great Falls. Mont. Potato Digger. Edwin B. Church, Sattley, Cal. Vine and Weed Cutter. Chas. F. Hippard, Minonk, 111. Harrow. Hale V. Abbott and Nathan W. Abbott, Lawton, Mich. Fertilizer and Lime Distrib- uter. James M. Early, In- diana, Pa. Hand Cultivator. Elias Hai- man and George N. Murray, Cleveland, Ohio, assignors to The Empire Plow Co., Cleveland, Ohio. HELP WANTED HORTICULTURE needs a wide- awake representative In every town In the land. Good commissions paid on advertising and subscriptions. If you are ambitious, write for terms. WANTED— A Foreman for an eastern estalilishment. Married man preferred, as- good house is provided. Must be a good all-round grower of Roses and Carnations and Mums^ etc., and of strictly s;>ber ba ;. its No other need apply. State expen- en-P with references, and full particulars, to No. 9. care HORTICULTURE, 11 Ham- ilton Place, Boston. WANTED— Expert help in our Green- bouses where nothing but Cut Flowers are grown for a high class trade. Also a good Chrysanthemum grower and pot man. State salary and experience in first lettei. Florist, 1035 Prospect Avenue, Cleveland, Ohio. WANTED AT ONCE— A sober and ener- getic voung man with knowledge of prun- ing, planting, etc.. to assist In general landscape work. Apply in person or by man with reference t» A. Van Leeuwen, Jr., 3 Wexford Rd., Worcester, Mass. " W\NT!:D— Single man as assistant lo-^o erower on commercial place. Steady po.si- tion to good man. Give reference tiyiii. I.-st place and state wages expected with board. Dean & Co., Little Silver. N. J^ WANTED— Good active yonng man, ex- perienced in rose growing under slass. Good salary. Address B care HORri- CTTLTURR, H Hamilton Place, Boston. SITUATIONS WANTED The Best Bug Killer and Bloom Saver For PROOF Write to P. R. Palethorpe Go. LOUISVILLE, KY. POSITIONS WANTED for head garaen ers and assistants: for '"rtber Infnrmatlon appiv to W. W. Rawson & Co., 5 Union St., "Boston. Mass. HORTICULTURAL SITUATION WANTED — Long experience In orehlaa, palms and exotic plants; been 5 years In tropical countrv, understand gardening In. "eneral Now at a well-known flower nurs- ery of N. y. State. Will give best of ref- erences In every detail. Private place pre- ferred. Address D. A., Box 303, Ossinmg, N. Y. .^ - Head Gardener or Superintendent, age- 39 voars, married, no family; highest rec- ommendations from present and preyious- emploveiN; trained in England. Please state ' wages offered. Day, 3641 Warren St.. Philadelphia. Pa. ^ WANTED— Situation as Head Gardener on private place; capable of taking care of orchids, ferns, palms, roses, etc. Best of references. Address N., care of HOKTI- CULTURE^ FOR SALE FOR SALE. Desirable Greerhouse Plant, directly op- posite Spring Forest Cemetery, Bingham- tcn N. y. Large and increasing demand for Funeinl Designs and Redding Stufl ; care of cemeteiv plots big item in receipts. A dwelling boiis.-. 10.000 feet of glass, land comprising twenty city lots. Pay'lf business and open chance for increase. Sold on account of advance in years. Apply to James B. Tully. 47 Spring Forest Ave., Binghamton, N. Y. FOR SALE-lreeniiiselipe 4-ln. boiler tube*, Becond hand, Im Bm* condition, absolutely free from icale >■* with ends cut sqaare. Sample and prle«» on application. Kroeichell Broi. C«., Si- Erie St., Chicago. ^46 HORTICULTURE April 20, 1907 The Kramer Bros. Fdy. Co. DAYTON, OHIO. Largest Vase Manufacturers in the U.S. Write to Department 3 for Catalog and Prices if Interested. STANDARD FLOWER POTS Packed in small crates, easy lo handle. Price per crate 1500 3 in. pots in crate $4.88 1500 ■■i " " 5.25 1500 a}4 " " 6.00 10003 " " 5.00 800 3J< " " 5.80 5004 " " 4.S0 3=05 " " 4.31 • 44* " " 3.16 Price per crate I30 7 in. pots in crate$4.30 60 8 *' " 3 00 HAND MADE 48 9 in. pots in crate $3.60 48 10 " " 4.8* 2411 " " 3.60 34 13 " " 4.80 13 14 " " 4.80 6 16 " " 4.50 Seed pans, same price as pots. Send (or price list of t-ylinders for Cut flowers. Hanging Baslcets, Lawn Vases. etc. len percent, off forcash with order. Address Hlinnf er Bros.,Pottery,Fort Edward.N.Y. »ueust Rolker 4 Sons, Agts., 31 Barclay St., N. T. City. Standard Flower . . POT5 If your greenhouses are within 500 miles oi the Capitol, write us, we can save you money W. H. ERNEST, 28th and M Streets. WASHINGTON, D. C. Send other business direct to Washington. Saves time and insures better service. Personal attention guaranteed. Twenty-five years' active service. SPECIALTY: "Working on the Failures of Others." SIGGERS & SIGGERS PATENT LAWYERS Box 9, National Union Building Washington, D. C. NOW IS THR TIME TO INSCKE TOUR GLASS AGAINST DAMAGE Bl HAIL* For particulars address ^0ohn O. Emtar*, Smdtiim Rtvm^, iV. •/. Standard Pots We Offer at Less Tlian Cost, U^'.rr»I%^:^^:.'ilil STANDARD FLOWER POTS I SLIGHTLY DAIMACED,' 3,000 8 Inch POTS $ 4.20 per c. 1,000 9 " " 6.00 " " 500 10 " " 8.10 " " 500 n *' " 10.80 " " J,000 12 " " ........ 15.00 " " We also have a quantity of slightly damaged BULB PANS and AZALEA POTS which we most move at once. A. H. HEWS <& CO., Inc. CAMBRIDGE, MASS. Good Circulation Vou get it all the time if you install the ELECTRIC CIRCULATOR Write to Robert Simpson, Clifton, N. J. ; Julius Roehrs Co., Rutherford, N. J. ; J. N. May, Summit, N. J. ; F. R. Pierson Co. Scarborough, N. Y. ; Joseph Fuller, Leominster, Mass. ; Perennial Gardens Co., Toledo, O. ; or Christ. Winterich, Defiance, O. The Circulator is working in each of these establishments and giving full satisfaction. Write for particulars of our new STEEL PLATE BOILER built especially for hot water greenhouse heating. We do piping and fitting according to most approved methods, in economical manner and with satisfaction guaranteed. W. W. CASTLE HEATING ENGINEER 170 Summer Street, BOSTON Why not try ANCHOR GREENHOUSE HOSE on your next order. Plant Bed Cloth protects from frost, in- sects, etc., and still al- lows free circulation of Mlnerallzetl Rubber Com IB Cliff StroBt, Mew York BOSTON PLATE & WINDOW GLASS CO. GREENHOUSE 6LASS German and American 261 to 287 i St., BOSTON 20-22 Gaaal St, A Gain of 75^ over the sales for the same three months last year shows that the reputation of our line is spreatJing — that florists know that our goods are right. Get our estimates now. A trial later on, will show you quickly why we a e g.iin- ing and growing. Tlie Advance Go. RICHMOND, INO. April 20, 5907 HORTICULTURE 547 THE KROESCHELL BOILER is the only perfect Hot Water Boiler. Made in J5 sizes, heating 6000 to 50,000 sq. ft. glass to 60 at 15 below zero. Prices and Catalogue on application KROESCHELL BROS. GO. 35 Erie Street, CHICAGO STEEL RETURN TUBULAR Steam BOILERS Water What F. R. Pierson says: Johnston Heating Co.. New York City. Gentltmen; — The mtcinally fired sieel boileis which you inBtalle i last fall are giving us great saiisfactioD. They heat very q ickly and are very economical. We ere exceedingly well pleased with them and they have more than met our e.xpectatioLs. — Very truly yours, F. R. PieksonCo. JOHNSTON HEATING CO. 1133 Broadway, NEW YORK CITY WRITE FOR CATALOa AND PRICES ASTflCA f FOR,i>-i/i— .- ^Ceenliqusetllazin^ USE IT NOW. F.O.PIERCE CO. 170 Fulton St., NEW YORK USE THE BEST. - Economy Greentiouse Brackets are used by leading growers every- where. Send for price list and de- scriptive ci^ca^a^. BUXTON & ALLARD, Dept; A, Nashua, N.H. DANIEL ILIFFE Greenhouse Construction— Si^jplies Heating and Ventilating Steam and Hot Water Pining On hand, a quantity of secondhand valves irom '2 to 6 in. Send for Catalogue. 49 Washington Street, North, BOSTON, MASS. The Mower that will kill all the Weeds in your Lawn. If you keep the weeds cut so they do not go to seed and cut your grass with- out breaking the small feeders of rojls, the grass will become thick and the weeds will disappear. The Clipper will do it. Ask your dealer for them. If they have not g >t them, below is the price; No. I -i2-inch Mower $5; No. 2--i5.inch Mower $6; No. n— t8-inch Mower $7 : No. 4— 21-inch Mower $8. Send draft money-order or registered letter. In writing advertisers, mention Hortlcaltnre CVPRESS SASH BARS S2 feet cr longret HOT BED SASH PECKY CYPRESS BENCH LUMBER GREENHOUSES ERECTED AND EQUIPPED COMPLETE IF DESIRED Write for Circular "D" and Prices The A. T. STEARJfS LUMBER CO. NEPON8ET, BOSTON, MASS. ; Holds Glass Firmly the Point « PEERLESS 61*Klnff Points are thtbeit. No rights or lofta. Box of 1,000 poinU 76 oU. po«tp&ld. HENRY A* DREER, 714 ChMtBBt 8«., nilK., Pa. ALL HLhRT Sun drico Cypress MATERIAL ^STHE BEST ^E. Hf\VE..LOTS OF IT SEriD FOR SKLTCHEIS LSTIMi^TtS AMD fKLL -'C/^talogue:- YtHTILf^TltiSi ^PPi^f^ajUS HOT-BEiD Si^SH /=/TTy/y<5S fc^c- FOLLY MFQ.C0. ' 'CHICAGO- METROPOLITAN MATERIAL CO. GREENHOUSE WRECKERS Everything in New and Second Hand REPAIR HEAT BUILD GREENHOOSES 1398-1408 Metropolitan Ave. BROOKLYN, NEW YORK GREENHOUSE CONSTRUCTION LUMBER John C. rioninger Co. 117 E. Blackhawk St., CHICAGO WEATHERED COMPANY BOX 789, NEW YORK GREENHOUSE BUILDING AND HEATING Send for Catalogue N. TONAWANDA. N.T. toMrniOb owr. KING" CONSTRUCTION CO. GREENHOUSE co^s^^tc^o^ aivd EOUITMElVr *"" ro* ctALOOijE AW> nam* 548 HORTI CULTURE April 20, 1907 ANDi Some Cold Facts On a Hot Subject We have something to tell you about boilers — something so reasonable, so chuck full of com- mon sense that you can't afford not to give it consideration. What we have to say is printed up in our smallfcatalog, and arranged so the hurry man [can get at the meat instantly. Drop us a postal and along will come the " Cold Facts." HITCHINGS AND CO. GREENHOUSE DESIGNERS AND BUILDERS Manufncturrrs of Heafiati and Venlilalio^ Apparatus. 1170 Broadway, NEW YORK. LAND( GGQGafiaGQSfl These men are paid to find imperfection*, leaks or missing parts. It costs us but it insures you. VkTHAT RE.ADY FOR BUSINESS MEANS Every " Burnham " that leaves our factory is completely set up and tested the day before it is shipped to you — when erected at your place there will be no misfits — no delays or extra expense — and you will have a greenhouse boiler, A boiler made for greenhouse economy. FOR SALE: Every part or any part for good Kreenhoiuei. LORD (SL BURNHAM CO. Greenhouse Designers and Manufacturers 1133 BROADWAY, cor. 26th Street, N. Y. BOSTON Branch: ft 19 Tremont Building PHILADELPHIA Branch: 1235 Filbert St. U-BAR HEN it comes to strength, the U-Bar green- houses have the hghtest and strongest eave Hne made. Lightest because it's free from heavy braced parts — strong- est because it combines the sash bar and steel rafter in one, making possible the curved eave — and a curved surface is always stronger than an angle. The catalog shows it. Pierson U = Bar Company, Designers and Build= ers U = Bar Greenhouses, Metro- politan Building, Fourth Avenue and Twenty-third Street, New York. I (^OrANtCA Gloxinias Courtesy <'/ .i . /'. Bodditi^ttin BqjTo/7, Mass. ijudscr/ph'on, ^1.0 0_\ 550 horticulture: April 27, 1907 HARDY JAPANESE LILIES All sound and in fine dormant condition. LILIUNI AURATUM Doz. 100 1000 8 to 9-lncli $0.75 $4.50 $50.00 9 to 11-lnch 1.00 8.00 75.00 11 to 13-lach 1.75 14.00 137.00 LILIUNI SPECIOSUM ALBUM 8 to 9-lnch bulbs 1.00 7.00 65.00 ll-lnch and orer 2.50 20.00 175.00 LILIUM SPECIOSUM MELPOMENE Doz. 100 1000 8 to 9-lnch bulbs $0.75 $6.00 $55.00 9 to 11-iuch bulbs 1.23 8.50 80.00 LILIUM SPECIOSUM RUBRUM 8 to 9-iD.h bulbs 0.75 5.50 50.00 9 to 11-in.h bulbs 1.25 8.50 80.00 IMueh and over 1.75 12.50 110.00 TUBEROUS BEGONIAS 1 SINGLE Large bulbs meas- uring Hi Inches and upward. > Crimson Scar et White, pure Rose Pink, light Yellow Salmon Orange Copper Extra large bulbs, 1 1-2 Inches and up, same colors as above, 50c per doz.; $2.75 per 100; $25.00 per 1000. r I Separate colors, or all colors mixed. Uoz. 100 1000 35c $2.25 $20.00 J DOUBLE Large bulbs meas- uring IVi inches and upward. Crimson Scarlet Rose White, pure Orange Salmon Yellow Copper Bronze Light Pink Separate colors, or all colors mixed. Doz. 100 1000 55c $4.00 $35.00 Extra large bulbs, 1 1-2 inches and up, same coloi-a as above, 75c per doz.; $4.50 per 100; $40.00 per 1000. AMPELOPSIS, CLIMBERS, Etc. AMPELOPSIS AMPELOPSIS VEITCHII (Boston Ivy), extra strong Imported vines, three- year-old, $2.00 per doz.; $15.00 per 100. AMPELOPSIS MURALIS, more rapid grower than the foregoing, larger fol- iage, $3.00 per doz.; $20.00 per 100. QUINQUEFOLIA (American Ivy or Vir- ginia Creeper). Good for covering walls, verandas, or trunks of trees; affords shade quickly, 25c. each; $2 50 per doz.; $18.00 per 100. ARISTOLOCHIA SIPHO DUTCHMAN'S PIPE, strong field- grown, $3.50 per doz. CLEMATIS HENYRI, pure white; extra large. JACKMANI, purple. ALBA, white. SIEBOLDII, lavender. VILLE DE LYON. The finest of all reds; flowers brilliant carmine red. It Is equally as good as Mme. Ed- ouard Andre, but contrary to this one, is a very free-growing variety. All the above Clematis In extra strong plants, $3.00 per doz.; $20.00 per 100. CLEMATIS PANICULATA, strong 2- year-oid plants, per 100. $1.25 per doz.; $12.00 WISTARIA SINENSIS Extra strong field-grown plants. BLUE, $3.50 per doz.; $2.5.00 per 100. WHITE, $.5.00 per doz.; $40.00 per 100. HONEYSUCKLE Extra strong field-grown plants, 5 feet long, many branches. COCCINEUM. Scarlet. PEUICLYMENUM. White. SEEOTINUM BELGICA (Monthly Dutch). Red. $3.00 per doz.; $22.50 per 100. HYDRANGEA PANICULATA CRANDIFLORA Two-year-old, 3 to 4 branches, bushy, $1.50 per doz.; $10.00 per 100. ARTHUR T. BODDINCTON, 342 West 14th Street, New York City GRAFTED Brides and Maids on Best English Manetti Elegant Stock ; Guaranteed to Give Satisfaction. $10.00 per 100 MONTROSE GREENHOUSES MONTROSE. MASS. Beautiful New Pink Rose PAUL NIEHOFF, Lehighton, Pa. Look through the Buyers' Directory and Ready Reference Guide. You will find some good offers there alse- F.R.PIERSONCO. TARRYTOWN, N. Y. Choice Ornamental Shrubbery Conifers, etc. WHOLESALE TRADE LIST Plants from 2}i in. pots, 50c. per doz. $3.00 per 100 Asparagus plumosus, Ageratum Inimitable, Princess Paul- ine and Blue Perfection, Salvia Ball of Fire, Dracaena Indl- vlsa, Antherlcam vlttatum, Fuchsias In variety. Heliotropes, Ipomaca, Heavenly Blue, variegated Periwinlile, Impatiens Sul- tauli, Cobaea acandens, Cupbea, Lantana, Lobelia, Parlor Ivy, Snapdragon Giant White. Shasta Daisies, 3 varieties, Bou- vardia llumboldtil for summer flowering. The same varieties, strong plants from 3-inch pots, 75e. per doz.; $4.00 per 100. Hardy Scotch Piuiss, 5 varieties, large clumps from open ground. $1 per doz.; nice young plants, $3 per 100. Ampelopsis Veitchii, strong plants, 4 inch pots, $1.50 per doz.; $10 per 100. CARNATIONS, Rooted Cuttings Flora Hill. Boston Marliet, Vulcan, a fine red variety for summer blooming, $2.00 per 100. Seedlings from flats at $1.00 per 100 Asparagus Sprengerl, Smllax, Ageratum, Verbena, Dracaena indivisn. Marguerite Carnations. CLEMATIS, iarge-flowering year-old plants. $3. (XI per doz. c. varieties, home-grown, two- E I S E L £. nth & Roy Streets, PHILADELPHIA, PA. 3000 2>4 in. Richmond Rose Plants All ready to shift, very fine stock, ^30.00 per 1000. LB.Coddington, MURRAY HILL N. J. MOONVINES (Ipomoea Noctiflora, A. W. Smith, originator), best pure white, largest and most fragrant moonvine in the world. I have made a specialty of them tor the last 15 years, and am known as the moonvine grower of America, and grow yearly about 20 oco Q% in pots, $5.00 per 100. Now ready. GODFREY 1012 Ontario St. ASCHMANN Phlladelplila, Pa. ASPARAGUS SEEDS ( TRUC PLUMOSUS NANUS ) Qreenhouse grown. $4.50 per 1000 seeds. Special quotation on lots of 1 0,000 or more. S.S.PENNOCK-MEEHANCQ. THE l?lS?,'s%l^i1 PHILA. 1608-1618 Ludlow St. In writing to Advertisers l(indly mention Horticulture April 27, 1907 HORTICULTURE 551 VICTORY HAS MADE GOOD PINK IMPERIAL and IMPERIAL Prices $6 OO per lOO, $50.00 per lOOO Discount for Cash with Order You cannot afford to be without these two excellent varieties Price $12.00 per 100; $100.00 per 1000, 250 at lOOO rates, a discount allowed when cash accompanies the order Every Variety of Cut Flowers can be had from A. J. GUTTMAN r.iS,',r''^,°i^i'i'o,^ 43 West 28th St. ARISTOCRAT immediate delivery. Beautiful cerise, winner of many First Prizes this season. The most productive carnation. Clean healthy stock ready for $12.00 per 100. $100.00 per 1,000. WHITE PERFECTION $50.00 per, 1,000. Rosesm Winner wherever shown. The best pure white. Immediate delivery. $6.00 per 100. You get QUALITY when you buy from us. 2>^ inch ready Brides, Maids, low. $3.00 Cliateaay, per 100. Golden CHICAGO CARNATION A. T. PYFER NIgr. $25.00 per 1,000. Gate, Riclimond. JOLIET. ILL. : GLADIOLI Beautifully Illustrated catalog, colored plate, etc., describing Qroff's Hybrids, Named Novel- ties of rare beauty^ Mixtures and Collections to color and fine Mixtures of all colors. Write for it. ARTHUR COWEE Gladiolus Specialist MEADOWVALE FARM, BERLIN. N. Y. New Pink Carnation for 1907 Color— A peculiar shade of lovely pink, with a faint yellowish cast: several sh ides lighter than the Law.-on. Unlike most Pinks, the brighest sun does not injure the color. Size — 3 to 4 inches in diameter when estab- lished. Odor— Pleasing, but not strong. Stems — Invariably strong, but always gracefu', ranging from la to 30 inches during the season. Habit, etc.— A very quick, active grower, making specimen plants in a short lime, even from late cuttings. On account of its rapid growth, requi es supporting verv soon after benching. Gets away rapidly, blooms early and gives long stems riaht from the start. Productiveness — Piodieious is the best word we know of to use here. It is the most incessant bloomer early ^nd late, we have ever grown. Stock limited. Delivery January 5th to Iflth and later. Price $12.00 per 100. $100.00 per iOOO THE H. WEBER &, SONS CO.. Oakland. Md. FUCHSIA Little BCaUty. Strong, thrifty plants, 2]^ inch, ready for 4 inch pots, ;?4 per 100. FERNS, Boston and Pierson, 5 inch, $25 ; 4 in., $12 ; 3 in., $8 per 100. Barrowsii, 5 in., $30; 4 in., $15 ; 3 in , $10 per 100. Adiantum Croweanum 6 in. 500 each. Ficus Elastica 6 in., 50c; 7 in., 75c. English Ivy, 3 inch, ^4.00 per 100. MUR FLORAL CO.. - Erie, Pa. DON'T Be Afraid To Invest in ROSE PINK ENCHANTRESS It is both free and "fancy" — a sure money-maker. Price $7.00 per 100; $60 per 1000 Delivery January and later. Write for Descriptive Circular. S. S. SKIDELSKY 824 No. 24th Street, Philadelphia CARNATIONS. Red Chief — Bright scarlet— early and very produc- tive. $i2.oo per loo; $ioo.oo per looo. Average 3 in. ■flower. A leader in every respect. Bonnie Maid — Clear pink edged white. — $12.00 per Large well formed bloom. Very Special offer to Horliculture readers CHRYSANTHEMUMS I will sell 100 plants of the new singles in 10 or 20 varieties for $i2.00. Selection to be left to me. A list of varieties mailed on appli- cation. This offer holds good only by meutioniDg Honiculture. CHARLES H. TOTTY IVIadison, N. J. loo; I03.00 per looo. «Ariy and productive F. DOR.NKR & 50NS La Fayette, Ind. CO. JOHN E. HAINES, The Leading Scarlet brilliant color, fine stem, tbe most prodac- tlve ever introduced, blooms early until thrown out In July, no extra grass. All shoots make flowers. Watch the papers and see what growers say about It. None but well-rooted, healthy cuttings leave the place. Rooted cuttings ready Dec. 15, 1806. Price, J6.00 per 100; $50 per 1000. JOHN E. HAINES, Bethlehem, Pa. FIELD CARNATIONS For July I Delivery Contracted For. Only the Newest Kinds Also GHRYSANTHEMUIV! NOVELTIES sisyi) mju LIST HARLOWARDEN GREEN' OUSES, Greerport, N. r. Look through the Buyers' Directory and Ready Reference Guide. You will find some good offers there also. WHITE. Early — Willowbrook Mid-Season —Miss Minnie Wanamaker, Ivory, Mrs. H. Robinson, Niveus, Queen, Alice Byron, Eureka, Late — Mrs. McArthur, PINK. Early— • Mid-Season— Pink Ivory, J. H. Shaw, Adela, Mrs. Pcrrin, Ethelyn, A. J Balfour. William H. Duck- ham, Dr. Enguchard Late— Mauil Dean, The Harriott. YELLOW. Early— Mid-Season— G. Pitcher, Col. D. Appleton, Mrs. William Duckham. Late — Major Bonnaffon, H. W. Reiman. Root Cuttings, $2 GO per ico; $15.00 per icoo. The M rale obtains only when 250 or more of a variety arc ordered. For lots of 3000 or more write for special prices. A. N. Pierson, Cromwell, Conn. HARDY PLANTS LARGE STOCK ON HAND Send for Price List Aquilegia, Campanula, Delphinum.Digi- tallis, Dicentras, Eulalia, Gaillardia, Gypsophila, lleliopsis, Helianthus, Hemerooallis, Hibiscus, Iris Germanica, Iris Kaempferi, Lychuis, Monarda, Phlox, Pinks, Platj-co'don, .Spirea, Stok- esia, Tritoma, Yucca, and many other varieties. VICK & HILL CO. P.O. Box 613 Rochester, N. Y. GOVERNOR HERRI die FIRST CLASS STOCK TMB 3VB-W "VIOI^EiT Originated and introduced by H. R. CARLTON, Willoushby, O. Wc have the following stock in the finest condition to plant and now is ttie time to plant : 1]^ inch at $9.00 per doz., $10 per 100 and $75 per 1000 4 " '* 2.50 " " 19 " 100 •' 75 '* 1000 It will pay you. Try it. Order at once. Salvias, Dreer's superb single fringed Pe- tunia, Ageratum, Lobelia, Coleus, strong, 2 inch, $1.75 per 100; $16.00 per 1000. Geraniums, strong 3 inch branclu d, $40.00 per 1000; Doubile Grant, $35 00; M. Verbenas. $16.00 per 1000. Cash. WH. S. HERZ06, Morris Plains, M. I. 552 HOKTICULTURi: April 27, 1907 GRAFTED ROSES We offer this year the following assort- ment: Bride, Bridesmaid, Bon Silene, Etoile de France, Franz Deegan, Golden Gate, Ivory, Qen. ricArtiiur, Kate rioulton, kaiserin Au- gusta Victoria, Kiliarney, L^ Detroit, i-iberty, Mme. Abel Chatenay, /Mme. Caroline Testout, Mme. Hoste, Hrs. Pierpont Morgan, Haman Cochet, narechal Niel, Perle Des Jardins, Papa Gontier, Richmond, Rosalind Orr Eng- lish, Souv. Du President Carnot, Souvenir De Wootton, Tom Field, Uncle John, Wellesley. The above grafted from 2 1-4 Inch pots flS.OO per 100; $120.00 per 1,000 for A No. I stock; nothing else will be sent out. On their own roots, from 2 1-2 Inch pots, re- rrtted from 2 Inch, $6.00 per 100; $50.00 per 000. AMERICAN BEAUTY On own roots, from 2 1-2 Inch pots, S8.00 per 100; $75.00 per 1,000: 3 Inch pots, $12.00 per 100: $100.00 per 1,000: April, May and Jnnc delivery. OUR GUARANTEE GOES WITH EVERY PLANT A.N.PIEBSflN, Cromwell, Conn. LADY CAY AND HARDY GARDEN ROSES in choice varieties. Field grown plants, first quality stock including Frau Karl Druschki. New Hardy Hybrid Tea Dean Hole. Kiliarney and Souvenir de Pierre Netting. Herbaceous Paeonies. Hollyhocks and Phlox. Catalogue mailed on request. M. H. WALSH ROSE SPECIALIST WOODS HOLE, MASS. NEW CANNAS William Saunders | l^jV"" New York | perdoz. Ottawa f per 100 Send for our Hht and descriptive catalogue We have a large stock of the best varieties. ROSES on their own roots our specialty Shrubbery in variety Be sure and get our catalogue. The CONARD & JONES CO., west grove, p.- The F. E. Conine Nursery Go. Established 12 Years. Strc^tfor-d, Conn. When you do not know where to get what you want Send to ua. We can Oil most any kind of an order In our line. RETAIL ONLY. SPECIMEN NURSERY STOCK Deciduous Trees and Shrubs. Evergreens. Rhododendrons, Azaleas, over one hundred (100) acres of the choicest varieties. SEND FOR PRICE LIST COTTAGE GARDENS CO. Queens. Lone Island. - New York 10,000 Beibeiis Thunbergii, 18 to 24 inch, at $50 00 per 1000. 15,000 Berberis Thunbergii, 15 to 18 inch, at $40.00 per 1000. All are 2 yr. old transplants, fine bushy stock. 2,000 Myrtle, nice plants, at $45.00 per 1000. 8,000 choice Dahlia Roots for sale cheap. Oak Hill Nurseries, Roslindale, Mass. 10,000 SPECIIVIEN EVERGREENS PRICES RIGHT ALL TRANSPLANTED Balled and Burlapped when required Abies Balsamea, 3 4 ft.; 4-5 ft. '' concolor, 2-3 ft.; 4-5ft.; 5-6 ft.; 6-7 ft. " Douglassi, 3-4 ft.: 4-5 ft. Buxus sempervirens natural, 1H-2 ft- 2-3(11. " pyramidalis, 4-^ ft. " Standards, 18 in. heads. Juniperas virglnlca, 2-^ ft. : 3-4 ft.; 4-5 ft. Picea alba, 2-3 ft. ; 3-4 ft. " excelsa, 2-3 ft. ; 3-4 ft.; 4-5 ft. " inverta. 3-4 ft.; 4-5 ft. ; 5.6 ft. " pungens green, 3-4 ft. ; 4-5 ft. blue, 3-4 ft.; 4-5 ft. Pinus mugho, 12-18 in.; 18-34 '°*- ^'^H ft. strobus, vWhite Pine) 3-4 ft.: 4-5 ft.; 5 6 ft.; 6-7 ft. sylvestris, 2-3 ft, ; 3-4 ft.; Retlnospora plumosa, 2-3 ft. filif) kS ft. ifera, 3-4 ft. Thuya Hoveyil, 2 ft: 3ft. " lutea, 3-4 ft.; 4-5 ft. " occidentalfs, 3-4 ft.; 4-5 ft.: 5-6 ft. " pyramJdalis, 3-4 ft.; 4-5 ft. '* Reversii, 4-5 ft. " Siberica, (sheared) 18 in.; a ft.: 2% ft.; 3f'. " Warreana, 4-5 ft. TREES, SHRUBS and ROSES in great variety WE CROW ABOUT lOOO VARIETIES HERBACEOUS PERENNIALS ESTIMATES CHEERFULLY GIVEN. CATALOGUES FREE. NEW EN6UND NURSERIES, Inc., BEDFORD, HISS. I 10,000 AMERICAN ARBORVITAE (Thuya Occidenialis) Each tree grows wide apart and splendidly developed on all sides. So bushy that for hedges or screens they will go almost twice as far apart as ordinary Arbotvitaes will. Thev have been frequently transplanted and are supplied with an abundance of fine fibrous roots. Can be dug and shipped with ball if desired. per 10 per ino 3-4 ft. size $6.00 $50.00 4-5 ft. size 7.50 60.00 Prices for dealers only. Packing additional at cost. 25 or more at the rate per 1 00. Send to us lor Ornameatal Nursery Stock of all Kinds. THE m. H. MOON CO., Morrisvilie, Pa. n John Waterer & Sons, k^ AMERICAN NURSERY BACSHOT, ENGLAND have the finest slock of recognized Hardy Rhododendrons, Azaleas, An- dromedas, high class Evergreens and specimen Conifers. Ask for special list Of plants grown for the American trade. John Waterer & Sons are the great exhibitors of Rhododendrons \r London. Eutnbllahmd 40 Ymmrm ROSE HILL NURSERIES NEW ROCHELLE, N. Y. Most GompletB HorUcultural Establishment in America SIEBRECHT & SON New York Office: Siebrecht Building, 425 Fifth Avenue ROSES American Beauty, Clothilde Soupert, Gloire de Dijon, Kaiserin Augusta Victoria, La France, Mad. Caroline Tes- tout, Frau Karl Druschki, Crimson Rambler, Baby Rambler, STRONG DORMANT PLANTS Dorothy Perkins, etc., etc., SUITABLE FOR FORCING. Immediate Delivery. Prices Rigtlt. General Catalog and Price Lists ready. BAY STATE NURSERIES, North Abington, Mass. April 27, 1907 HORTICULTURE 553 Columbian Odontoglossums The winter of 1906-'O'(' lias been very unfavorable to the culture of odontoglossuuis, and it is to be feared that should the coming summer prove a hot one the plants will not have such an easy time as they have had in the past few j'ears. In Pittsburg we have had more than our share of dull, dark and foggy days. The healthy bronze color is conspicuously absent, the leaves being quite green. The |X!rcentage of flowers, however, has been good, many plants flowering for the first time, some of them being plants of the real Pacho type which are part of an importation received in 1901. In the collection are some plants imported in 1895, twelve years ago. This knocks the theory that it *is impossible to keep a collection without decrease for any number of years. Dr. Shafer keeps an accurate record of every plant which enters the collection and it is interesting to note that there have been scarcely any deaths amongst the odontoglossums although many of the plants were in bad shape on arrival. The plants are wintered in a span-roofed house run- ning north and south where tlioy get all the light possi- ble. In summer from March till September they have the advantage of a house especially constructed for cool orchids and to which their healthy condition is in a great measure due. This house which is a lean-to built against the eastern wall of the cypripedium house, is shaded on the south by the projecting front and dome of the centre house. Owing to the peculiar construction of the range which is built on a side hill the floor level of the cool house is 9 feet below the level of the other compartments. In summer the house gets only the morning sun, being, during the hottest time of the day, quite in the shade of the other houses. Bamboo shad- ing is used to protect the plants from direct sunlight, but these are only needed in the early part of the day. The fact that the range is built on a side hill is a dis- tinct advantage in ventilating, as the lowest ventilators are considerably above the ground level in front. The collection, which numbers 175 plants, includes the fol- lo\\dng species and varieties: Odontoglossum crispum, various lypes, Andersonianmn, Pescatorei. luteo-pur- pureimi, Hallii, triumphans, Euckerianum, Edwardii, gloriosum, mirandum, Lindleyanum. Coradinei, spec- trum and Hunnewelliafium. Commercial Chrysanthemum Culture in France ■ Our respective ladies have decided to go into Paris and view the chrysanthemum show, there to meet M. Nonin and myself later on. The weather which had certainly been the worst I ever knew in France in the month of November was now a trifle promising and after putting the ladies into the electric tram Nonin and I proceed in the direction of Vanves. Fortunately mine host has had some suspicion of the weather and ere long his man driving a covered van picks us up not many minutes too soon. Wind and rain begin. The roads are soon flooded and the squalls are most violent. After a drive of some little distance the weather abates, but alas only for a short time, and we find ourselves ringing at the gate of M. Gaston Clement's nursery. This gentleman is a well- known "mummer"' and has occupied prominent official positions on the Paris Chrysanthemum Committee. As a market grower he has had considerable experience hav- ing been engaged in the work for about fifteen years. He is a grower for the very early and late seasons — not the midseason. Altogether Clement's collection comprises about 400 varieties although like others engaged in the trade he has always a considerable number of novelties on trial to replace old varieties when improved ones can be found. His chief customers are the Paris and provincial florists and his culture is mainly plants in pots bearing three to five blooms each. These are cut with stems 3 ft. long, all finely developed, big show blooms that bring from 3 francs to 13 francs for a donen blooms. We start with the packing shed. Here are numerous tubs containing the flowers ready for packing. Several 554 HORTICULTURE April 27, 190T women and boys are at work and we notice the blooms are wrapped in thin paper and packed in deep wicker baskets upright. The nursery itself is not of any great extent as it is only about four acres. The glass accom- modation absorbs a good portion of the area. There are about a dozen low pitched, rough-made houses and several others larger in which we see some really first- class blooms. In one large house constructed in the way previously described there is an immense collection of Julian HiU- pert plants, fi feet high in 10 inch or 11 inch pots with noble looking buds all swelling and showing color freely. These are for late season purposes. A sport from tins Tariety called Soliel de Novembre is also in fine form. Some of the smaller houses are visited in turn. They look like portable structures with loose lights en top. Tliey are about 5 feet in height and are disastrous for the visitor's hat. Ventilation is secured by propping an inverted flower pot under each corner of the light and when shut down and the weather unpropitious straw mats are unrolled and cover up the lights. A few odds and ends arrest attention, the main early crop of bloom having already been cut and marketed. Gloire Poitevine is a fine crimson with gold reverse. Mme. Louis Dupuis is of medium size, a Jap, color creamy white. La Mauve is a very nice shaped flower— its color is indicated by its name. Edith de Clausonne is a very large Japanese, creamy white ; and Eobert Lefort, an incurved Jap., very large, color reddish crimson, reverse gold. Among the better known sorts there is a very large quantity of Mme. Paolo Radaelli, which appears to be a favorite everywhere in England and France. We wander on toward the far end of the nursery and there find another very large roughly constructed glass shelter under which stands a most imposing sight, one of the most striking and effective we have ever seen. Here there are in close array 10,000 plants in large pots of that solid looking Jap., Duchesse d'Orleans. They all bear four or five blooms of full size and the effect is one to be remembered. Tliis pure white noble Jap, with its deeply grooved florets has long been a popular variety with exhibitor and decorator alike. Another interesting sight close at hand is a large batch of a deep rich yellow sport from the Duchesse, called Ami Nonin. These are grown and flowered in the same style. Mme. Rene Oberthur is another big fine white Jap. that is grown in quantity. Souvenir de Mme. Buron, and Lt. Col. Ducroiset are two good yel- lows that come early. Le Peyron is also a golden yellow of fine form. Immense quantities of these flowers are sold for All Saints Day and for the purpose of dec- orating the graves on All Souls Day, a custom relig- iously observed in France, but one scarcely known in England. Tlie weather fitful and uncertain has not made our progress an easy one. We are now oS to Montrouge to see the nursery of M. Lemaire who is also a large cul- tivator of the "autumn queen." An immense down- pour signalizes our start and lasts for the remainder of the day. The darkness cau.sed by the heavy rain clouds overhead practically spoils our afternoon's stay at Le- maire's and although under cover we wander about amid streams of water falling through the temporary roofs and up to our ankles in mud. Lemaire does not cultivate for the late season. He begins cutting in September and finishes in November. His plants are all grown on the big bloom system and are for the florists in the Paris market. His chief col- lection comprises about 100 varieties of which he grows about 75,000 plants all in pots. He, too, has under trial others of more recent introduction. We start our visit of inspection here by a tour round the poking shed. Several women and young people are getting a vanload ready for market. Big tubs are filled with immense blooms, all cut with long stems and foliage ready for packing. We note in the tubs many familiar sorts. M. Lemaire's flowers are very largely used for wedding parties, church decoration and the ornamentation of apartments, four hundred blooms of this type often being used at such festive gatherings. His chief aim is to get only large-flowering varieties and his collection is composed of such as will allow him to supply hi& customers with big blooms of every possible color at intervals of a fortnight during the season. Ampng them are Bandenier, a carmine reddish incurved, flowering in October. Princesse Alice de Monaco, a fine white Jap., end of September to middle of October. Volcan, an in- curved, crimson red, reverse old gold, flowers in Septem- ber and October. M. Antonin Marmontel, purple rose, Jap., October blooming variety. Cal vat's Sun, golden yellow, a fine Japanese incurved, October. Mile. Lucie Duveail, medium sized incurved, pure white, October flowering. As in the other places the plants grown here are all placed in rows under their glass coverings and the pots partly sunk in the ground with spaces left at intervals for access. M. Lemaire's nursery is not more than about 2 1-2 to 3 acres in extent but the space is economized everywhere. After flowering, the old plants are cut down and the old stools are put out in the open for cuttings which are struck in April to May. The day was now far spent and friend Nonin and I hurried off to the show to meet our womankind who under the cover of the greenhouses of the Cours la Reine had spent a far more comfortable afternoon in strolling round the exhibition which is always crowded with vis- itors at that time of day. British Horticulture "nueserywomen" Lately there has been a controversy in a London daily paper, as to the suitability of gardening work for women. Some of the writers have questioned whether women can successfully engage in the arduous work of tilling the soil. It is somewhat late in the day to raise difficulties of this kind, seeing that there are several notable instances of the fair sex carrying on profitable nursery and market growing businesses. Two sisters are carrying on a violet nursery in Sussex, whilst I am acquainted with several women who are doing a large business in supplying plants of their own raising. I liave lately heard of the achievements of three sisters who have started a nursery near Southsea, on the Hamp- shire coast. The founder of the business commenced at the age of 19 with practically no capital, and she had to first clear a thistle covered, neglected piece of land. A commencement was made by growing vegetables for market, a glass-house for tomato culture being eventu- ally added. The enterprise proved so prosperous that six large glass houses were required, and these are fully occupied all the year round. Tomatoes have been found the most profitable item, these being in constant de- mand at the shops in the neighborhood. Pupils are also being trained at the nursery, and in five years a very ^l>r»l 27, 1907 HORTICULTURE 5S& substantial business has been built up by the enterpris- ing and energetic trio. CAltNATJON CULTURE Mr. A. F. Button, who is a leading carnation spe- cialist, lately afforded me some information as to his methods of culture for show purposes. "The proper time to get the color and size of the tree carnations at their best in England is undoubtedly by November and March," he states, "and the reason can very easily be traced in the condition of our climate at those months. In the summer the flower expands too quickly, to obtain its points perfectly, compared with the autumn and spring, when the growth is considerably slower. The chief points to watch are: firstly, the temperature. This should not vary between day and night more than ten degrees. For night temperature the house should be kept at 45 to 50 degrees. Next in importance to this is the watering. The plants should never be allowed to remain dry after they are established in their pots and have commenced flowering; a feed with some good arti- ficial fertilizer fortnightly is very beneficial. Thirdly and lastly, of all essential points is the ventilating. Car- nations, like human beings, to thrive, must have pure air and healthy surroundings, always giving ventilation when the temperature outside is above 35 degrees. This should be regulated by the outside elements. The blooms should always be cut early in the morning, and kept in water a few hours before travelling, using a good, sharp knife, which is most essential to keep the bloom well, and to be in perfection for the show."' The many successes obtained by ilr. Dutton on the show tables are proofs that he has been working on the most satisfactory syotem. DAFFODILS BY THK TON The markets are now fully supplied with daffodils grown by the acre on the Scilly Isles, situated about 30 miles from the Cornish coast. Scilly's total area is 3,600 acres of which rather less than 2,000 are suscepti- ble of profitable cultivation. At the present time every available yard adapted to narcissus culture is utilized. The output has steadily increased until at the present time hundreds of tons of cut bloom are dispatched to Britain. By the extensive use of glass the growers are able to cater for the early m.r.rkct, before the Lincoln- shire bloom is ready. The flowers are picked whilst the tender bud is still protected by the green sheath and placed under glass, whence they are deposited in bowls and vases and allowed to develop. Lilies are treated in the same way. In recent years the prices have not been what the Scilloninn farmer could desire, as the compe- tition is now fiercer than formerly. The growers have tried to cultivate their lilies earlier, so as to have room for a later tomato crop under glass. The industry pro- vides employment for a large army of men, women, and children, who assist in gathering, packing, and despatch- ing the flowers to the various markets. The season lasts from the end of January to the middle of April. The flower growing industry has been a splendid thing for the residents in the islands. Many of the growers had found potato culture unprofitable, and the attention devoted to floriculture, in spite of the drop in prices, has secured an ample reward. The wholesale culture of bloom has enabled the poorest classes in this country to have their homes adorned by the golden harbingers of spring. yp^rf, (^M«XC, Gloxinias ((See Frontispiece) Gloxinias are indispensable for greenhouse and con- servatory summer decoration ; they also furnish a source from which the gayest and choicest of cut flowers can be had. Though easily bruised by rough handling in the cut state or on the plants, and therefore not so well adapted for transportation purposes as might be wished, yet when the necessary care is exercised to en- sure their safe arrival where they are to be used as cut flowers they are remarkably long-lasting in cool airy rooms minus excessive draughts. Gloxinias can be had for decorative as well as for cut flower purposes for many months at a time provided the necessary amount of bulbs arc at hand for starting suc- cessive batches. Old bulbs are better for the earlier flowering batches, the seedlings taking up the rear of the season, which will be well into autumn. Both seeds and first-flowering old plants should be started, the lat- ter for early June flowering, early in February in a wann moist house of 65 to 70 degrees. The seeds being small, and the nature of the plants being delicate and somewhat fragile at first, consider- able care is necessary to attain reasonable success. Shallow boxes or pans are best to start the seeds in and this holds good for the starting of the old bulbs, too. Clean well decayed leafmould and sharp sand in nearly equal proportions, with powdered charcoal in addition, makes a good medium to sow the seeds on; the seeds should be only pressed in this composition with a smooth surfaced board, and moistened from below tliereafter when necessary — that is, the seed pans, as the case may be, in preference should be dipped in a pail of water or any other convenient reception and gently immersed until the soil is moistened. A pane of glass over the seed receptacle is an aid to germination inasmuch as it keeps the seed bed uniformly moist by preventing rapid evaporation. As soon as the seedlings can be conveniently handled they should be pricked off into other pans in much the same compost, otherwise they will quickly vanish with the so-called damping off trouble. Several such transplantings are necessary ere they finally arrive at a sufficiently strong stage to be- transferred to pots, or still better for greater results, transplanted in well-prepared cold frames, which, of course, have to be kept closed at first. Gloxinias are very sensitive to bright sunshine and therefore must be protected with a shade of some kind ;. the moveable shade, if convenient, is as a matter of course to be preferred. As they arrive at the mature stage and before flowering with their full and normal vigor intact, stimulating waters vrill be reflected in ampler foliage and nobler flowers. It is needless to say tliat as progress towards the- maturer stages is made, whether it be seed or old bulbs, that the texture of the soil should be changed accord- ingly, from the finer compost to an open fibery gener- ously rich one. While gloxinias delight in a genial moist atmosphere when making their growth especially, they do not take kindly to heavy shower baths overhead, and this should be avoided. yZ' <^i^^^t>^ >^^^-<^ 556 HORTICULTURE. April .27, 1907 horticulture: TOL. V APRIL 27, 1907 NO. 17 PUBLISHED WEEKLY BY ffORTtCULTURE PUBLISHING CO. 11 Hamilton Place. Boston, Mass. Telephone, Oxford 292 WM. J. STEWART, Editor and Manager SUBSCRIPTION PRICE Gas Year, in advance, $1.00; To Foreign Countries, l.oo. Single Copies, 05 ADVERTISING RATES Per Inch, 30 inches to page ;„■■■■ *'-°°- Ditcouots 00 Contracts for consecutive insertions, as follows; One month (4 times) 5 per cent. , three months (13 times) 10 per cent. ; six months (26 times) 20 per cent. . one year C52 times) 30 per cent. Page and half page spaces, special rates on application. COPVRiaHT, 1907, BY HORTICULTURE PUB. CO. Kalered as secoodcUss matter December 8, 1904, at the Post Office at Boston. Mass. under the Act of Congress of March 3, 1879. CONTENTS Page FKONTISPIECE— Gloxinias COLUMBIAN ODONTOCiLOSSUMS— James Hutch- inson— Illustrated 553 COMMKRCIAL CHRYSANTHEMUM CULTURE IN FRANCE — C. Harman Payne 553 BRITISH HORTICULTURE— W. H. Adsett 554 GLOXINIAS— K. Finlayson 555 THE CODLING MOTH— R. L. Adams 557 THE GRAPE HYACINTH— Robert Cameron 557 NEWS OF. THE CLUBS AND SOCIETIES American Rose Society— American Association of Nurserymen— Gardeners' and Florists' Club of Boston — Lenox Horticultural Society 55.S State Florists' Association of Indiana — New London Horticultural Society— Club and So- ciety Notes 559 THE CARE OF STEAM BOILERS— R. T. McGorum 559 HIMALAYAN RHODODENDRONS— K. Finlayson.. 559 HARDY OUTDOOR ROSES— David McFarlane 560 SEED TRADE .562 BEDDING PLANTS— R. W. Unger 564 THE MOTH CAMPAIGN IN RHODE ISLAND 566 CUT FLOWER MARKET REPORTS Boston, Buffalo, Columbus, Detroit, Indianapolis, New York, Philadelphia, Twin Cities, Washing- ton 569 MISCELLANEOUS To Our Canadian Readers 559 House of Lettuce at Irondequoit— Illustrated. . . 561 Catalogues Received 562 Plant Imports 562 Publications Received 563 Heracleum Mantegazzianum— G. Bleicken 564 Pittsburg Notes 564 Fruit Prospects in Washington State 566 Fire Record 566 Incorporated 566 Philadelphia Notes 566 Obituary : 566 Personal 567 News Notes 567-569 Newport Notes 569 Business Changes 569 Greenhouses Building or Contemplated 577 Scalecide for Roses 578 Many of the catalogues sent out by cleal- Catalogue ers in hardy ornamental stock this year Art are a credit to the nursery trade. Some of them are truly works of art and the seedsmen will have to bestir themselves if they are to hold their own in artistic catalogue making hereafter. A correspondent, replying to a recent Quality editorial in this paper in whicli corn- counts in bulb nient was made on the remissness of forcing many growers in their methods of bulb forcing, makes the point that the flooding of the wholesale flower markets in early spring with out-door bulbous flowers from the South is .?o destructive of market values that bulb forcing under glass at that season presents no indticements for special cultural care. As it appears to us these conditions pre- .'^ent the very best of reasons for efl'ort to produce some- thing so superior in finish to the ordinary outdoor raaterial that it will hold its own in any discriminating mai'ket. We have in mind certain growers who have demonstrated this to their own and the buyers' satisfac- tion. In bulb forcing as in everything else the best good.'j will usually command a remunerative price. Judging from rejwrts received, the no- "The most tion of dyeing live flowers has already unkindest cut" extended" far beyond the limits of the odious green carnation which has brought reproach upon so many florists, not only be- cause it is a vulgar debasement of one of Nature's most charming products but also because it is a premeditated fraud. A correspondent of the Journal of Horticulture tells of the purchase at a high price of double daffo- dils of a blood-orange hue, in a florists' shop, under the name of "Enfield Tropliy," which afterwards proved to be nothing but the ordinary daffodil dyed. A story is 'going the rounds of the papers that in Germany there lias developed of late a great demand in certain circles for the.se denaturalized flowers^ 'We trust the story is overdrawn, but when we learn that at a recent convention of "naturalists" at the Natural History Society rooms in Boston, demonstrations were given of the artificial coloring of flowers, and that "exquisite tints" were produced we are. about ready to believe anything concerning the rest of the world. The discussion at the last meeting of the Nature Gardeners' and Florists' Club of Boston as and Art to how far the "naturalesque" style of gar- dening may be carried in connection with buildings and the formal features of an orderly, neatly kept residence brought out some very pronounced views, diametrically opposite in character, in each case reflecting more truly, possibly, the present footing and environment of the speaker than what would be his sentiments could he be placed in an entirely independent position. Fi-om the gardener in charge of a private home estate what could one expect other than an advo- cacy of faultless lawns, symmetrical plants and scrupu- lous neatness in every detail? On the other hand the artist, as such, detests these conditions, finding inspira- tion only whore Nature ^^•orks unmolested and ofttimes greater beauty in the half-dead tree than in the perfect specimen as seen from the gardener's view point. We can hardly look for a modification of views at these two extremes but, all the same, there is a middle and better ,£;rotiud where the fitness of things is the dominant in- fluence and where a proper balance between archi- tectural primness and artistic abandon may be maifi- tained without unreasonable strain. Nature, herself, is constantly working to clothe or remove from sight all rough and dilapidated objects and evidently has no love for ruins. On the other hand, the broad guage gardener will strive at all times for general effect and balance, makin,g individual perfectness and symmetry a secondary consideration in the ]iractice of his art. April 27, 1907 HORTI CULTURE 557 The Codling Moth (CARPOCAPSA I'O.MO.NELLA, LIXN.) As the blossoiiiing time draws near the period for epraying to destroy the codling inoth attracts attentiou. Gradually extending its operations over a larger and larger field more orchardmen will have to spray to pro- tect their crops of apples and pears. The larva or worm which cause the trouble is the young of a small gi-ayish brown moth, having a wing ex- panse of three-fourths of an inch. The front wings are marked with irregular streaks, lines and dashes of gray. It is seldom seen but can be easily identified by the two large brown spots marked witli gold at the end of each fore-wing. The first brood of moths emerge about a week after the apples blossom and lay their eggs on the leaves. The pear is also attacked seriously and sometimes the prune, plum, peach and cherry. The pearly white, ribbed eggs hatch in eleven days and the young caterpillar begins to feed on the leaves, then enters the fruit, about eighty per cent, passing in through the calyx end. When full grown (a process cov- ering about three weeks), it is three-eighths of an inch long. Coming to the surface it crawls off to find some convenient place to pupate, making a silken cocoon for the purpose. Three weeks laler the moths of the second generation appear and comimnce laying for another brood. The second brood reaches the larval stage and then forms its cocoons, hibernating in these placed in cracks and holes of trees, or in storage quarters where fruit is kept. Where the insect has not gained a foot-hold strenuous efforts should be made to keep it out. It spreads by the moths flying from tree to tree, a slow process, in storage boxes, and in the fruit. Fumigating the boxes and in- specting the fruit will aid in holding down the insect. There are a number of methods which help in con- trolling the moth once it has lux-ome established. One is to thin the fi-uit after it has set, removing as far as possible such specimeiis as show the presence of the worm. This is done after the first generation have entered the calyx. All infected fruit should be buried six inches deep. Do all the packing in the orchard. Store the fruit in tight buildings so any moths which emerge will he luialjle to get back into the orchard. Spraying is the best remetly. It covers the leaves and fruit with a poison which will kill the young caterpillars when feeding. An application just after the blossoms fall to catch the very young while feeding on the foli- age, and another two or three weeks later is recom- mended for the first brocd. Tlie second spraying should take place when the young apple or pear is upright with the calyx (the old l)lo.-som) open. This lasts a few days and can he determined by watching the trees. Later spraying may be required if the second lirood is numerous. The onlv feasible method to determine the time is to spray twentj'-one days after the majoritv of the cocoons of the first brood are found. Tlie poisons used are various ar.senical com]30unds such as Paris green, Scheele's green, London purple, ar- senites, and arsenate of lead. The latter gives the best satisfaction, being ready marie, easily mixed, practically insoluble (no bur;iing). holds in suspension white in color, and sticks well. Where Bordeaux mixture is used the poison may be carried in this. Paris green is used at the rate of one pound to one hundred gallons and arsenate of lead (also sold as Dis- parene) at the rate of five pounds to the same amount of liquid. The spray mu^t be put oq under high pressure to drive a fine mist which will thoroughly soak all parts. Banding the trunks with cloth or burlap to furnish convenient places for pupation have proved successful on smooth barked trees. I'hese arc used in conjunction %vith spraying or in only slightly infested districts. The bands are of dark colored cloth, ten or twelve inches wide fastened around the trunks and large branches. These are visited at intervals of ten days and the pupat- ing insects killed. In all work against the codling moth be thorough, be careful, be generous with any spray, and do it on time. a%. The Grape Hyacinths (Muscari) These bulbous plants are not as common in gardens as they deserve to be. They may with freedom be classed amongst the early flowering bulbous plants. In spite of the disagreeable weather, their flowers have been a source of pleasure for several weeks. In a small border, with a southern exposure, which is in front of one of our greenhouses, they began to blossom in March and are *till in bloom. Later on they will make an rxcelleijt show in the herbaceous border where they have been planted liberally. The grape hyacinths belong to the lily family and there are about forty species, btit not more than one quarter are in cultivation. They are natives of Europe, Asia, and Africa. In the front row of the herbaceous border they are charming plants giving satisfaction in a sunny position and doing equally well under the shade of trees. Large masses in the rock garden give pleasing effects. They are not fastidious about soil but, if anything, they pre- fer a light, well drained one. The bulbs are cheap and therefore should be planted in good large colonies, which shows them when in flower to much better advan- tage than when only a few are planted in a clump. >Mien once planted they may be left for several years without disturbing them. The bulbs are best planted iluring September or October. Muscari botryoides, from, a gardening point of view, is the most useful. For spring gardening effects it will hold its own with any of the other early flowering spring bulbs. Its flowers are densely arranged on stout spikes eight or nine inches high, and their color is a pleasing blue with the lower ends of the petals tipped with white. The white variety of this species (Muscari botryoides alba) is a charming plant and its spikes of white flowers resemble small white candles rising above the mass of green foliage. This species and its variety ore excellent for forcing, and show to best advantage in shallow pans about eight inches in diameter. The feather hyacinth (Muscari comosum monstrosum) is very distinct and grows nine to twelve inches high. Its flowers are of a mauve color and resemble very much clusters of purple feathers. Rather pleasing when grown in masses. Muscari racemosum is a common kind which grows vigorously but its flowers are of a duller hue and not quite as pleasing as the other species. Other kinds that ' are worthy of a trial in a warm sunny border are: Armeniacum. concinnum, mosehatum, racemosum, and Szovitsiauum. 558 HORTICULTURE. April 27, 1907 NEWS OF THE CLUBS AND SOCIETIES AMERICAN ROSE SOCIETY. Some Notes by the Secretary. The exhibition of the American Rose Society held in Washington, D. C, last month, and the publicity given by the press, has made it apparent that a widely extended interest in the affairs of both rose growers and local socie- ties in various places exists and, aside from organizations or growers, also from people of cultured tastes, who address the secretary for information, show an interest that is widespread and leads me to give some facts per- taining to the working of the society and the preparation for the shows. Looking over the florists' trade pa- pers, there are dozens of advertisers offering roses of all classes for sale, each one of whom could assist' the so- ciety as a working popular force by joining as members. The American Rose Society is gaining in a life mem- bership fund, but the sustaining mem- bership is absolutely required, and this may be supported by every rose grower in America without being a burdensome expense to themselves. A photograph of the exhibition, now before me, gives a fine reproduction of the beautiful effect as one entered the hall at evening with the full effect of the electric lights pouring down over the great square hall with its wealth of color and form that at once took the eye. This photograph gives the per- manent impression of the show. But 48 hours before, the secretary, as he laced the same space, all ready to fill up, which the Florists' Club of Wash- ington had worked so hard to make ready, was puzzled when at 5 o'clock the night before the show was to open, a gentleman from New York city said: "This looks well, but what have you got to fill it up with?" At that instant every entry of all degrees counted thirty-seven vases — a drop in the bucket only. A few Washington men gathered and the word was passed, "we will have a show if we have to empty our own houses." Here was a perplexity to those on whose shoulders rested the responsibility of getting up an exhibition; at the last minute they were in ignorance of what ■was coming and the work of prepara- tion was done on faith. It was ten o'clock Tuesday night ■when a despatch came from M. H. Walsh, saying "I am leaving Boston ■with a carload of Ramblers." This •despatch was like General Sherman's ■signal "Hold the fort for I am com- ing," then came a despatch from Pierson saying "We have missed a train but will be there with some fine blooms." Wednesday morning, (the show was to open at noon,) came load after load from one and another who had started the afternoon or night before but had sent no word, hence we were in tlie dark. Three or four who had. entered were dis- appointed at last, but by noon time a!! doubt had vanished as to a Rose Show. The roses were on hand. The judges. Messrs. Craig, Kasiing and Hauswirth. could not begin work until late and this point I wish to give out to all future exhibitors — try and let who- ever is in charge know ahead that you will come. There is a whole lot of detail work in arranging these shows and such shows as the American Rose Society does put up are worthy of the visita- tion of thousands of people; the sight is one of beauty. The prizes taken numbeied .5.5. The. Dorrance prize trophy was carried off by Robert Simpson of Clifton, N. J. This is the first time anyone has captured that prize; I^ord & Burnham's prize was won twice by George Burton and ac- cording to the terms of presentation he nows owns it. Wm. H. Elliott carried off the first which was put up t)y Messrs. Moore, Hentz & Nash, of $15.00 to go to the man who did the real growing; this was John Pritchard; the second prize, $10.00, went to Wm. Ahlers, who grew for president Robert Simpson. The number of special prizes offered in Division F and G was 32 and of these 8 were not won. The W. A. Manda prize of $25.00 in gold is to be won next year. John Breitmeyer & Sons place their $25.00 in the treasury lor next year. Alexander Mont- gomery's cup remains for next year also. The Hammond prize of $10.00 lor best foliage rose for dooryards re- mains. This is as far as heard of from the layovers. The Rose Society, by invitation of the Chicago Florists' Ulub, goes to that city in March, 1908. We want 1000 rose growers in the big centers and in the villages from east and the west, from the northland and the southland, to join us as associate members and we want to send to each some fre- quent reminder so as to keep in touch one with the other and when we hold shows hereafter we want the people to come to see them. The best card we had in Y/ashington was to invite the school children with their teachers and the little folk came in flocks; two of President Roosevelt's boys were ihere and well-behaved and mannered lads, too. BENJAMIN HAMMOND, Sec. American Rose Society. Fishkill-on-Hudson, N. Y., AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF NURSERYMEN. The Committee en Exhibits are ready to receive applications for space at the forthcoming Convention of the American Association of Nurserymen to be held at Detroit, Mich., June 12th, 13th and 14th, next. Application blanks can be secured from the chair- man of the committee and any in- formation required can be secured from him. The committee have de- cided that no api)lication for space will be considered after the 1st of June, and all exhibits must be in place at the Exhibition Hall not latei- than Tuesday evening, June 11th. Application for apace must be made on blanks to he furnished by the committee. Exhibits of every char- ;-Cter, that will be of interest to iiurseiymen. are solicited. Trees, shrubs, fi^'iits, implements and machin- ery and such devices that are or can be used by nurserymen, are es- pecially desired. The committee are anxious to make this the most complete exhibit ever made at tijn convention ard earnestl.- request ii'tending exhibitors to take . the matter up with the chairman of the committee as soon as possible, so that arrangements can be made in good time. Members of the Associa-. tiou will confer a favor on the com- mittee by advising them at once of the names of any manufacturer of tools or implements used by nurserymen so. that an exhibit can be solicited from them. THOMAS B. MEBHAN, Chairman. GARDENERS' AND FLORISTS' CLUB OF BOSTON. The annual sociable and ladies' night of this cltib was enjoyed on Wednesday evening, April 24, at Hor- ticultural Hall, by a happy company of 160, of whom about one half were la- dies. From the start, all preparations for the event had been committed to the care of Treasurer Edward Hatch, past-master in the art of manag- ing stich affairs. Efficient committees had acted under his direction and the result was a perfect success in every particular The display of flowers on the banquet tables, on the stage and . the walls was lavish and tastefully arranged. A number of witty mottoes adorned the walls and provided amuse- ment for those interested. Among the donations of flowers were roses from Waban Rose Conservatories, gardenias from W. N. Craig, orchids from Dun- can Finlayson, carnations from Peter Fisher, antirrhinum from Wm. Swan, Whitman fern from H. H. Barrows & Son, miscellaneous flowers from Welch Bros., and plants from W. W. Edgar Co. Ed. Hatch presided over the very brief proceedings, which required reg- ulation after he had stood up. clad in a mammoth bouttoniere of orchids on one lapel and one of rhododendrons on the other, and advised everybody to fall in and demolish the viands. The only speeches were by President West- wood, Secretary Craig, J. K. M. L. Farquhar, the Mayor of the city of Lowell and his right bower, Mr. 'Whlt- tet. The dinner was one of the best ever provided for the club. An or- chestra discoursed good music, and after the tables had been cleared, dancing was enjoyed until midnight under the direction of Floor Manager Peter Miller, previous to which Jack- son Dawson sang a favorite song and led the chorus in several popular songs of the olden time. LENOX HORTICULTURAL SO- CIETY. . The regular meeting of the above society was held on April 20, Presi- dent Heereinans in the chair. The assistant secretary's resignation was accepted with regret, and E. Faucett was elected to fill the vacancy. After adjournment refreshments were served and several of the members enter- tained by speech-making and singing. Mr. Eustace Jaques presented the .society with a ma.gniflcent silver cup for competition at the fall exhibition, and was heartily thanked by Presi- dent Heeienians. The following ex- liibitions will be held by the society in the Lenox Town Hall: rose and strawberry. June 26: annual and perennial. A'.igvist 15; the fall exhibl- April 27, 1907 HORTICULTURE. 559 tion, Oct. 23 and 24 The schedules are out for the same and can be had upon application to the secretary. STATE FLORISTS' ASSOCIATION OF INDIANA. The annual spring exhibit of this society was held at the State House, Indianapolis,' on April 11, with a large attendance and a good representation from the growers of the immediate lo- cality in the exhibition hall. Certifi- cates of merit were awarded for car- nations to R. Witterstaetter for After- glow, 91 points; B. K. & B. Floral Co., for Purity, 86 points, and Bertermann Bros. Co., for Seedling 340, 75 points. Other awards were as follows, first and second respectively: Two pans tulips, M. Nelson, second. Two spiraeas, M. Nelson, first. Display 24 square feet, J. Grande, first. Twelve white roses. The B. G. Hill Company, with Frau Karl Druschki; Smith & Young Company, second. Twelve pink roses. Smith & ifoung Company, P. O. Tauer, Lebanon, Ind. Twelve red roses, B. K. & B. Floral Company, Richmond; Smith & Young Company. Twenty-five white carnations, B. K. & B. Floral Company, Baur & Smith. Twenty-five pink carnations, Chicago Carnation Co., with Aristocrat; Ber- termann Bros. Co., with Mrs. Lawson. Twenty-five light pink carnations, Stuart & Haugh, Anderson, with En- chantress. Twenty-five red carnations, J. D. Thompson Carnation Co., with Robert Craig. Twenty-five carnations, any other color, Bertermann Bros. Co., with Harlowarden; B. K. & B. Floral Company, with Ruby. One hundred double violets, J. Grande. Six plants, lilies, M. Nelson, second. Twenty -.five daffodils, J. Grande. M. Nelson. One hundred sweet peas, Baur & Smith. NEW LONDON HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY. At the meeting on April 15 the cer- tificate of incorporation was presented for signatures and fifteen names were affixed. After the certificate has been properly indorsed by the Secretary of State a meeting will be held for the adoption of a constitution and by-laws and election of officers. The speaker of the evening was Herman Grove of New Haven, whose talks upon vege- tables and roses were practical and in- teresting. CLUB AND SOCIETY NOTES. The Nassau County Horticultural Society at their meeting at Glen Cove. L. I., in April decided to hold the fall exhibition on three days instead of two, November 6, 7, 8. The premium list for the June ex- hibition of the Newport Horticultural Society has been received. The show will be held on June 26 and 27 at Masonic Hall. The schedule is liberal, comprising 51 classes for plants, flow- ers, fruits and vegetables. TO OUR CANADIAN READERS. The new Canadian postal schedule subjects us to a rate of four cents a pound in place of one cent a pound, as heretofore, on all copies mailed to Canada. In consequence we are obliged to advance our Canadian sub- scription price to $1.50. All subscrip- tions now on our books will be carried at old rates, however, until comple- tion. THE CARE OF STEAM BOILERS. In the rush of spring work the boil- ers are very often neglected. Other things demand immediate attention, and with the thought that the season for firing is almost ended the boilers are left to some more suitable time. Preparations for shutting down the boilers ought to begin at once, for cleaning the interior of them will be easier later on if the work of getting them in shape is started now. With the fires banked through the day there is greater danger of the boiler wearing out than if it was being run. Pitting is the most dangerous thing we have to guard against. Some waters have a tendency to increase that form of weakness more than others, and if precavtions are not taken, pitting will be found to have increased more in an idle boiler than in one in use, and steel boilers are more to be feared than iron, as the steel seems to pit very easy. Soda ash, I find, is the best preventive, both for pitting and scale. From five to ten pounds (ac- cording to size) put in a boiler now will save much trouble and expense later on; besides keeping the boiler clean, it will also keep the heating pipes from rusting inside. I suppose every one has had trouble with the nut of the handhole plate in the back of the boiler. Sometimes it is very troublesome getting the nut off the thread, the heat in the combustion chamber being so great that the thread on the sitem is burned, and getting the nut on and off is no easy matter. A cloth soaked in kerosene put over it assists very much, but often there has to be a new stem put in the plate. There are two ways I know of which overcome this difficulty. One is getting a cast iron nut which can be broken and the plate then taken off, but I find the best way is, when putting the plate on in the fall, to get some asbestos, wet it with water, beginning at the boiler and working out to the point of the stem, covering up everything; it will be found that this has kept the thread and nut away from the direct action of the flame, and with the ap- plication of some kerosene the nut will come off and the threads will be found uninjured. This is inexpensive and practical. I put in applications of soda ash every three or four weeks during the firing season, about two or three pounds at one time, and run off about one gauge of water once a week, doing this while there is no steam on. In laying a boiler off for the season I find the best way is to cool the boil- er, and when thoroughly cold run off the water, open handholes and man- hole, and with a hose wash every part of the inside, using all the pressure possible. When all cleaned out, force the hose down the blow-off pipe and wash that out thoroughly, for should there be any scale it may be caught in the seat of the blow-off' valve and cause trouble. Begin under the boiler, take out every particle possible of soot and ashes, sweep the inside walls down with a broom and up along the sides of the shell where it cannot be reached by hand, brush out the tubes, then be- gin with a hard scrubbing brush, scrub the shell and heads (dry), going over with a cloth, wiping off any dust that may be left; then thoroughly sweeping everything back to the com- bustion chamber floor, where it may be easllv taken out; close the damper in the chimney, open the front clean- ing-out door, and your boiler is ready to lie safely idle all summer. I know from experience that the above work is far from being clean, but the re- sults are satisfactory afterwards, and a bath will wash off anything that may have stuck to you while the work was being done. R. T. McGORUM. HIMALAYAN RHODODENRONS. Editor of HORTICULTURE: I deem It proper to call your atten- tion to an evident misprint in your is- sue of April 13 in connction with the parentage of Rhododendron Mary Weld which reads "Princess May Fitzwil- liam." Also to a misconception of my own given on the spur of the moment wheji asked to name its parentage, which I gave as Princess Mary Fitz- william which should be Lady Mary Fitzwilllam and Rhododendron Veitchi laevigatum variously termed Veitchi or Veitchianum. Under the former term a fine photographic picture of this parent is given in the English Garden, Vol. XXX, page 237, 1886. According to some authorities laevi- gatum as applied in this instance indi- cates the varietal distinction of hav- ing the petal edges of the corolla smooth instead of being frilled or un- dulated. Notwithstanding that, I got this varietal rhododendron from Messrs. Veitch, if my memory serves me right, under the above name, but according to definition as above stated I must have had the plain Veitchi, for the petal edges are decidedly wavy or frilled. I want to emphasize this, as it is in this particular that the new- comer is chiefly distinguished from its seed-bearing parent. Lady Mary Fitz- william, the flowers of Rhododendron Mary Weld showing plainly the crum- pled edges of the pollen parent's petal- lage with their more waxy texture, and a decidedly larger and deeper yel- low suffusion in the throat of the in- dividual flower, devoid also apparently of any taint or suspicion of pink that generally is observed in the petallage of the seed-bearing parent. In other respects the foliage and habit seem to be identical with that of the mother parent, but age may change this somewhat, as Rhododen- dron Veitchi is much more robust and arboreal in stature and habit than the other. The delightful fragrance character- istic of the Himalayan section of rho- dodendrons under consideration is very marked; the foliage is very distinct too from the so-called Javanicum sec- tion, the former being characterized by a leathery rugose Indian azalea leafage including the pronounced frag- rance alluded to, arising largely from the blood of Rhododendron Edge- worthii, the latter being a half parent of an earlier beautiful hybrid. Princess Alice. The Javanicum section as a rule has smooth leaves somewhat re- sembling the common hardy rhododen- dron, but of course smaller. Amongst the newer and older hy- l)iids arc to be found some of the finer ^ems of the floral kingdom. KENNETH FINLAYSON. Take out the geraniums and salvias from my advertisement. Through this advertisement in HORTICULTURE I have disposed of my surplus stock of both. R. L. GOINSALVOS, Waltham. Mass. 660 HORTICULTURE. April 27, 1907 HARDY OUT-DOOR ROSES. (Paper read by David MeFarlaue before the TaiT.vtown Hm-tknltm-al Society.) Hardy out door roses is a theme which interests to some extent most men in the profession, and I may safely add and more of the flower- loving public than any other flower topic. George Nicholson says "The rose is justly designated the Q eeu of Flow- ers." We will concede that from the most ancient period this Queen o( Flowers has won all her laurels meritoriously, and treat on her adapt- ability to satisfy the whims and fan- cies of this modern and fickle public. The so-called hardy outdoor roses, with but few exceptions, possess ex- tremely poor qualities for the general embellishment of the landscape from an artistic point of view, consequently we cultivate the majority because of their excellence for house decoration as a cut flower and their unique colors, fragrance, purity and individu- ality. So many are the varieties of roses now in commerce that to make a selection is no easy task, and as the most have been hybridized in Prance, Germany and Great Britain, many that carry the highest honors in the lands of their birth are a sad disappoint- ment when grown under our more ex- treme temperature. Yet, if a collec- tion of, say, three hundred well selected varieties were once estab- lished on a place the chances are that not one of them would ever be dis- carded, for we might say, especially of Hybrid Perpetual roses, that the color and form of one variety is so near in resemblance to another, and yet so distinct, that we decide to keep both because of their characteristic individuality. The grandest of all rose blooms are found in the class generally desig- nated as Hybrid Perpetuals, but the word Perpetual applied to the bloom- ing of these roses, I regret to say, Is very much in error in our climate. While a bloom or so may be found later in the season we have to con- sole ourselves with the fact that the flowering season for these roses Is during three weeks in June. If this fact alone were judiciously taken into consideration it would eliminate many a rose garden from such a prominent position in the landscape, while at the same time detract nothing from the general interest displayed in the rose. The best place for a rose garden is one that cannot be seen from any distant point, hut one where a host, or hostess can guide his or her guests and land them by surprise among the rose beds or under the arbor in the season of bloom, and while the plants are at work preparing for nex' June they will not be critically com- mented upon for their rustic looks. The rose is a strong feeder and is best suited in a heavy moist, but well drained soil, and if they can be planted with a shade from the ea.st — but by no means an overhead one — so that the dews will hang on imtil 9 or 10 A. M., so much the better, as I con- sider this the best location for roses. The best time to plant hardy roses i.s in the fall, about the first or seeonil week in November. In planting be sure that the graft is well buried; in strong growing varieties I recommend a depth of seven or eight inches, and the weakest growers should not be any less than four inches below the normal surface of the soil. Ros;s planted at this time should be laid down at once and covered over with three or four inches of soil; in that way they will keep over the winte.' and turn out plump and fresh iii spring. If it is compulsory to plant roses in spring have it done just as early as the ground will permit, lor there is Eo plant that I know of suffers from late planting as much as the rose. Should your plants show the least signs of shrivelling when received in spring, dig a trench and cover them entirely with about eight Inches of soil for three or four days and, unless they have been all the more dried out. you will generally find the wood and buds quite plump when you lift them from the trench. If any wrinkles remain on the bark the chances are that these plants will die, and should they sur- vive the growth, will be extremely poor for the first season. The last week in March or first week in April is generally the best time to prune Hybrid Perpetual roses, as at this time all danger from damag- ing frosts is past, so that we can spread what covering has been used for winter protection, and after the pruning is done give a good loosening up of the soil with a spading fork and they are ready to start work. Few gardeners prune their rose bushes close enough; with but a very few excep- tions I prune down to from one to four inches of the soil and these ex- ceptions are only such roses as Mar- garet Dickson, General Jacqueminot and Prince Camille de Rohan, which are apt to run blind on the extra strong shoots from the bottom. Even with these varieties care should be taken to cut out all two-year-old wood close to the soil. If the manure used for protecting during winter is dug in in spring no additional fertilizer need be applied until the 20th day of May, when lib- eral application of some stimulant — pure bone meal, a good grade of com- mercial fertilizer, or liquid manure from the barn yard, which ever is convenient — is of great benefit, and should the weather be dry from this time until the fiowering period is well over, the ground should be well satu- rated with water, and where the soil is very light a mulch of from four to six inches of litter or cut grass is good to retain moisture and also to keep the roots cool, although it adds nothing to the beauty of the beds. I would prefer litter instead of the grass as a mulch, as I have seen the grass during a dull spell create a bad dose of mildew. If a mulch has been used up to and through the flowering period it should be removed early in July and the beds kept well cultivate 1 from then until October. The best way to grow Hybrid Per- petual roses for cut bloom is in rows in the garden, and I would advise everyone to give them plenty of room between the rows, three feet or more; they may he set fifteen to eighteen inches in the rows — this enables you to draw up tlie soil to the heel of the plants for winter protection before placing the manure around them. An- other advantage it lends in spring ii that when you remove th? manure the cavity in the centre will bold quite a lot of it, where it can be deeply forked in; this will cause fresh root action over a wide space. As the root is the driving power for the top and our aim is to produce a good bloom on a long stem witli good foliage. I have never seen this method fail even on light sandy soil. Most men who have written on the rose advocate the soil to-be left good and arm and only forked up to a depth of a few inches in the spring. This is contrary to my experience for good results, as I never hesitate to put the fork as far in as the foot will send it. seven or eight inches away from the neck of the plant No doubt by this operation a great many roots are broken, but it is at a time when the plant is dormant and we have just cut all of its top away and I think that the young roots will work through the loose soil with a vigor that will soon more than compensate for the rough pruning they have received. Hybrid Perpetual roses should not remain undisturbed more than seven or eight years, after which they should either l>e replaced with young two- year-old stock or else- carefully lifted, placed over a chopping block and all the thick fiberless roots removed with a .sharp hatchtt. Roses treated in this way are in many oases as good as younger stock. Care should be taken not to treat all in one season as Hy- brids give very poor results the first season after being planted. Roses grown for cutting or exhibition pur- poses should be disbudded, leaving only the strongest bud on each shoot, which is generally the center one, and, where roses are grown especially for exhibi- tion, the small weakly shoots may be removed at an early stage, although the latter is seldom necessary where the operation of pruning has been per- fectly performed in early spring, for in that operation no wood should be left that is likely to throw up a weak growth. The following are varieties that I have found worthy of a place in any collection. I will not try to describe their colors in shades. I might here make a suggestion for The American Rose Society, of which one of our es- teemed members is ex-vice-president, to take up and see if a standard color chart could not be produced. I think it would aid compilers of catalogues in describing varieties in a more satis- factory form to their patrons: White — Frau Karl Druschki, Margaret Dick- son, Merville de I.yon, Mabel Morri- son, Jules Finger, White Baroness. Merville de Blanches, Helen Paul, and Clio. Pink — Mrs. John Laing. Mrs. R. G. Sharman Crawford, Mrs. Prank Cant, Mme. Gabriel Luizet, Pride of Waltham, Robt. Duncan, Paul Neyron. Paul's Early Blush, Marguerite de $t. Amande, Marchiones,^ of Dufferln. Lawrence Allen, Jeannie Dickson, El- len Drew, Magna Charta, Abel Grand, Alphonse Soupert, Baronne Prevost, Baroness Rothschild, Duchess of Edin- burgh, Francois Michelon. Jules Mar- gottin, Mme. Eugenie Verdier, Duchess of Fife, Duchess de Vallombrosa, Du- puy Jamain, Duchess of York, Mme. Geo. Paul, Marquis de Castellane, Mrs. Cocker, and Mrs. Harkness. Red and other shades — Ulrich Brunner, .Jubilee, John Hopper, Jean Liabaud, .lean Sou- pert, John Bright. Lady Helen Stuart. Longfellow, Lord Macaulay, Lord Fred- rick Cavendish, Madam Ferdinand Ja- main Eugenie Verdier, Louis Van Houtte. Horace Vernet, Grand Mogul. I April 27, iy07 HORTICULTURE 561 Gloire de Margottin, Gloire de I'Bxpo- sition de Bruxelles, Earl of Dufferin, Earl of Pembroke, Eclair, ExiKjsition de Brie, General Jacqueminot, Fisher Holmes, Prince Camille de Rohan, Paul Verdier, Paul Jamain, Pierre Netting, Mrs. Jowitt, Mrs. Harry Turner, Star of Waltham, Victor Hugo, Victor Ver- dier, Tom Wood, Waltham Standard, Mile. Annie Wood, Marie Baumann, Marie Rady, Maurice Bernardin, Mile. Suzanne Marie Rodocanachi, Mme. Chas. Wood, Mme. Leiievre Delaplace, Duke of Connaught, Duke of Edin- burgh, Duke of Fife, Countess of Ox- ford, Chas. Lefebvre, Chas. Lamb, Cap- tain Haywood, Bob Davison, Bruce nndlay, Ben Cant. Baronde Bonstet- tin, Prince de Portio, Abel Carriere, Alfred Colomb, Anne de Diesbach, Chas. Margottin, Eugene Furst, Fran- cois Levet, and Mai-shall P. Wilder. No collection of roses is complete with- out a few of the Mosses. They re- quire the same treatment as the Hy- brids. The following I have found the best: Common Moss, Crested Moss, Graeilis, Little Gem, Muscosa Japonica, Crimson Globe and Blanche Moreau. For rose beds in prominent places I would recommend the following va- rieties: Pink and White Mme. Cocliet, Grace Darling, Viscountess Folkestone, Safrano, Hermosa, Gruss an Teplitz, and the Polyantha Baby Rambler. A whole bed of one variety is always more effective than any attempt to mix them, and a suitable edging of sweet alyssura, verbenas, or any low- growing continuous flowering plants will help show them off. A.11 decaying blooms should be frequently picked off and they should always be gone over after a heavy rain. These roses, with the exception of Baby Rambler, are either Tea or Hybrid Tea, conse- quently are not so hardy as the Hybrid Perpetuals, and should be extra well protected during winter. They should not be pruned nearly so far back in spring. No class of rose has gained in popu- larity in the last fifteen years as has the climbing roses. This I may say is due to the adventitious Crimson Rambler, which is now no more a stranger to the humble cottager than the millionaire, but the Crimson Ram- bler may justly be credited with the stimulant she created amongst hybrid- izers, the results of which are now demonstrated to us in a vast variety of sterling merit of which the Yankee hybridizer deserves a good share of the credit. For covering arbors, trel- lise, fences, pillars, or planting along side of buildings and high walls in conjunction with other climbers, noth- ing is more effective than these Ram- bler roses. The best and hardiest va- rieties are found in the Rambler or Polyantha class, although some of the Wichuraiana hybrids are extremely useful for this purpose, but some of them cannot be cla.ssed as hardy roses, many having too much Tea blood in them to te able to stand our winters. I have seen large plants of Gardenia, Jersey Beauty and Evergreen Gem completely killed with a moderately cold winter. They are better adapted generally for covering banks and low projecting rocks, and when mixed v.-ith honeysuckle are extremely valuable for landscape work. The following are good varieties of climbing roses: Dor- othy Perkins, Lady Gay, Dawson, HOUSE OF LETTUCE AT IRONDEQUOIT. This illustration shows the new house, 76x240, on the garden farm of Frank Titus, Irondequoit, N. Y. Its capacity is 50,000 heads of lettuce. Tlie boiler is 150 horse power, consum- ing 100 tons of coal per season. Built ))y King Construction Company. Leuchstern, Psyche, Crimson Rambler, Sweetheart, Debutante, Lynch's Hy- brid and White Wichuraiana. Pillars and various shaped trellises may be covered with roses in the front an 1 rear yards of the small cottager, and many of the strongest growing Hybrid Perpetual varieties, as well as the so called pillar roses, may be used foi- this purpose. Some of the best are Baltimore Belle. Queen of the Prairie. Gem of the Prairie, General Jacque- minot, Mme. Plantier, Magna Charta. and Marshall P. Wilder. Climbing and pillar roses must not be cut far back in spring, but the oldest wood should be cut out occasionally, and this Is best done just after the flowering pe- riod, taking care that you have a good young growth from the bottom for every old one you cut out. All that will be necessary in spring will be to cut back to suit the space desired to be covered. Some varieties of roses may housed for hedges, but I think there are other plants that adapt themselves better for this work ol: the rose. The best rose for this purpose is the Hybrid China, Mme. Plantier, although some of the Austrians, of which Persian Yellow is the best, may also be used. Rosa ru- gosa can vie with the best of flowering shrubs for ornamental mass planting, of which Alba and Rosea are the best. These should also be cut well back in spring and induced to throw up strong &hoots from the heel. The rose, like all other good things in floriculture, has its bug enemies. White scale or rose scale is often trou- blesome on climbing, pillar, or stand- ard roses, where the wood is over a year old it is generally worst. A thor- ough spraying with Pratt's Scalecide, one portion of Scalecide to twenty of v«-ater applied with a fine nozzle in lata lall or early spring will kill this pesL Caterpillars must be carefully guard, ed against. I generally find one appli- cation of powdered hellebore sutficient to keep these in check. I'^is should be applied about the 20th of May. The best way I find is to use it in liquid form, one tablespoonful of helleboro tc fourteen quarts of water sprayed on during the afternoon of a bright. dry day. One should not wait until reminded by the half-eaten leaves be- fore using hellebore, as the caterpillars ore sure to visit you about tjie time 1 have stated. Another great enemy of the rose is a little white thrips, but this seldom attacks roses in the open garden, but look out for your climbers on buildings or pillar roses if in any way shaded by trees. 1 find strong applications of tobacco water the best for keeping this thrips in check, but generally it has to be repeated at in- tervals throughout the season, com- mencing about the 10th of May. Aphis is sometimes troublesome. If so, to- bacco dust applied late in the evening is the surest remedy. But. gentlemen, the worst of all bugs that we have seen in late yeai-s is the genuine Rose Bug that devours the finished prod- uct and has vexed all admirers of the rose along this section of the Hudson river for the last two years. 1 have seen arbors of roses with the blooms literally covered with these bugs, and scarcely one bloom free from its rav- ages, killing by hand seems to be the only way to destroy this pest, but even this is small satisfaction, for we are unable to save our blooms. If I could prescribe a remedy to eradicate this pest this paper would have been at least worth the ink that has been spilled upon it 662 HORTICULTURE, April 27, 1907 SEED TRADE While California and the Pacific Coast generally have been deluged with rain, there has been a more or less extended drought in the middle west which has threatened seriously (he prospective winter wheat crop, and if it continues much longer will affect the seed growers particularly in the matter of the sugar corn and vine seed crops. There is no immediate cause for anxiety, and perhaps it may be well not to borrow trouble, but in view of many predictions of crop shortage due to drought it is simply referred to here. now so late in the season. The weath- er still continues very raw and cold. News from California the past week is of a negative character yet there has been some improvement in con- ditions in the onion belt. It will be sometime however before a reliable forecast can be made of the reg.1 situa- tion. , . , The protracted cold weather is hav- ing a more or less harmful effect on retail seed trade in New England gen- erally, and in fact New York State and even Philadelphia, and it loolis now as if the closing months of the season will be somewhat disappoint- ing. The indication of an early spring so promising in March, have proved disappointing, and while trade on the whole is, and has been good, the sea- son taken altogether will be somewhat unsatisfactory. The "green bug" which is just now such a cause of anxiety to the wheat growers of the west, is only our old friend the "pea louse" or Aphis. The fact that this pest can destroy mil- lions of acres of growing wheat shows how destructive it can be, and it pre- fers peas to wheat, showing a fine discriminating taste. It may yet be heard from among the pea fields of Wisconsin and Michigan. There seems to be no "wrong side" of the street for J. M. Thorburn & Co., as they report a larger business than ever before. Their clientage is a most loyal one, and is the cause of just pride to this reliable old house. Verily square dealing brings its own reward. The many friends of Rennie & Thompson hope and believe their em- barrassment will prove to be only temporary. Reasonable Indulgence on the part of their creditors will no doubt enable them to weather their present difficulties, and as they are two exceptionally energetic and bright young men it is generally agreed that if they can tide over the present crisis their future is assured. It is under- stood that their troubles are mainly due to the shrinkage in value of cer- tain seoirities which they had pledged as collateral for loans, but these will no doubt advance again to the level of values when they were pledged. This firm is only one of thousands which have felt "the effects of the late monetary disturbance. We learn from Columbus, O., that the seedsmen have been having a com- paratively slack counter trade for April, although mail orders continue steady and in fair volume, and that it begins to look as if even seasonably warm weather would fail to start 'a rushing trade again this year, as it is CATALOGUES RECEIVED. P. M. Pattington, Scipioville, N. Y. — Market garden seeds and plants. J. W. Howard, Somerville, Mass. — Hardy plants, bedding plants, bulbs and seeds. Huntsville Wholesale Nurseries, Huntsville, Ala. — ^Wholesale price list, for the trade only. S. J. McMichael, Findley, O.— Whole- sale Trade list of Vegetable, Green- house and Bedding Plants. D. McNallie. Sarcoxie, Mo.— 1907 CatpJogue and Price-list of Strawber- ry Plants. 7.5 varieties listed. Chattanooga Nurseries, Chattanooga, Tenn.— 1906-07 Catalogue of Fruit and Ornamental Trees and Shrubs. Continental Nurseries. Franklin, Mass. Wholesale list of herbaceous plants, evergreens and deciduous shrubs. George S. .Tosselyn, Fredonia, N. Y. — Condensed price-list of grape vines, currants, gooseberries, etc., for spring of 1907. C. H. Totty, Madison, N. J.— 190'.' List of Chrysanthemums, Roses, Car- nations and Moschosma riparium. Illustrated. Mt. Arbor Nurseries, E. S. Welch, Prop., Shenandoah, la. — Illustrated and Descriptive Catalogue of fruit and ornamental trees and shrubs. F. W. Dixon, Holton, Kan.— 20th Annual Catalogue of Strawberries and other Small Fruits. Contains practical directions on strawberry culture. Pleasant Valley Nurseries, Arthur J. Collins, Prop., Moorestown, N. J. — Fruit and ornamental trees, perennials, etc. Contains a useful spray calendar. T. S. Hubbard Company, Fredonia, N. y. — Descriptive list of Grape Vines and Small Fruits. Illustrated with some superb half-tone grape portraits. R. M. Kellogg Co., Three Rivers, Mich.— The New Horticulture; great crops of strawberries and how to grow them. Very interesting and convinc- ing. Winfield Nurseries, Winfield, Kans.— Descriptive Price-list of Fruit Trees, with colored plate of Japan Blood Dwarf Peach. Also Surplus and Want List, for nuiserymen only. Conrad Appel, Darmstadt, Germany. Spring catalogue for 1907 (118th year). List of valuable forest tree and grass seeds. Contains many interest- ing illustrations, and a complete crop report for the season. Elm City Nursery Co., New Haven, Conn. Catalogue and price list for 1907. A miniature encyclopaedia of desirable ornamental trees, shrubs and herbaceous plants. The cover is both unique and rich. Shatemuc Nurseries, Barrytown, N. Y. — "Select Plants for the Garden Border." This is an elegantly printed little catalogue of 32 pages and cover, finely illustrated. Tritoma uvaria forms a spirited cover illustration. Thomas Meehan & Sons, Inc., Dresh- ertown. Pa. — Meehan's Manual of Out- door Plants, 44th Edition. Also Wholesale Trade List for Spring, 1907. A very complete list, containing a colored plate of the variegated-leaved althiea. Cover in imitation of birch bark. Peter Lambert, Trier, Germany. List of new roses for 1907. This in- cludes the introductions of the English and continental raisers, and six of American origin, in all classes of hardy and tender roses. The Hybrid Teas comprise nearly one-half of the entire number listed. Frederic J. Rea, Norwood, Mass. — Hardy Flowers, 1907. A catalogue of popular hardy herbaceous perennials, roses, shrubs, vines, etc. A carefully compiled list giving botanical name, common name, color, height, season and price in tabulated form. Many rare species are included and this neat little work is full of instruction for the garden enthusiast. Biltmore Nursery, Biltmore, N. C. — ■ List of Ornamental Trees and Shrubs and Border Perennials. No expense has been spared to make this the finest publication of its kind. The illustrations are marvellously beauti- ful showing the fine art of photo- grapher, engra.ver and printer in rare perfection. One can almost catch the fragrance of the wild roses, honey- suckles and nympheas as the pages are turned. A_ heavy cover in dull grey-green on which is represented a. spray of Cornus florida adds to the attractiveness of the book. As to the contents they comprise everything worth planting in the hardy garden. STATEMENT OF PLANT IMPORTS. There were entered at the port of New York during the week of April 15 to 22, inclusive, the following plants: From Holland: H. F. Darrow, 4 cs. plants; McHutchison & Co., 58 cs. do., 2 bales do.; P. Ouwerkerk, 36 cs. trees; S. Stem, 15 cs. plants; Sundry For- warders, 66 cs. do., 67 cs. trees. From Belgium: Lager & Huri'ell, 2 cs. plants; P. H. Retry & Co., 1 cs. do., 16 tubs laurel trees; August Rolker & Sons, 25 cs. plants; J. Ter Kuile, 2 cs. plants, 12 tubs laurel trees; Sundry Forwarders, 117 cs. plants, 101 cs. trees and plants, 30 tubs laurel trees. From France: McHutchison & Co., 12 cs. plants; Siebrecht & Sons, 1 cs. plants; Sundry Forwarders, 16 cs. trees. Via Southampton: Rooney & Spence, 3 cs. plants; Vandegrift & Co., 1 cs. do. From Germany: E. L. Boas, 3 cs. plants; P. Hollender & Co., 4 cs. do.; Chas. F. Meyer, 4 cs. do.; Sundry For- warders, 23 cs. do., 2 baskets do. BEGONIAS IM GLOXINIAS BEGONIA Tuberous Rooted "^ Doz. 100 Single While $.50 $:l.00 Red . . .50 300 Rose . . .60 3.0O Yellow . .50 3 00 Oranee . .60 300 Mxd Colore. 40 2 60 Double co'ors. sep- araleormxd.1.00 6.00 GLOXINIAS Doz. 100 Mixed . . .6 pare our prices before ordering^ elsewhere. Cold storage Lily of the Valley Pips. Best possible grade, ID cases of coco and 30oopipseach'ff$ 12.00 pen ooo Adv nee orders now being booked for Bermuda Easter Ldies. Send for prices. J. M.THORBURN & CO. 33 Barclay St., through to 38 Park Place NEW YORK SAGO PALM STEMS (CYCAS REVOLUTA) True Long-Leaved Variety Splendid, shapel.v stems, rangliiff In weight t» siiit tlio most particular buyer. We oJfer as follows: 5 lbs. at 12c. per lb; 10 lbs. at 10c. per lb.; 25 lbs. at 8c. per lb.; 100 lbs. at 7 l-2c. per lb.; 300 lb. (case) at 7e. per lb. JOHNSON SEED CO., "^n^ll'^ri: pa GYCAS STEMS A shipment of fine trunks just received in elegant shape. Plant now to have saleable plants for early winter sales. $2.25 per 2S lbs.; $8.50 per 100 lbs.; $24.00 per JOOIbs. CHINESE PRIMULA SEED MICHELL'S CHOICEST MIXTURE grown by a leading specialist in Europe con- tains the brightest colors and the larg- st blooms. 60c per H trade pkt.; $1.00 per trade pkt.; $2.00 per one-sixteenth oz. % Trade Trade Pkt. PM. Alba nagnlfica. White 60c $1 00 cheswick, Red 60c 1 .00 Holborn, Blue 60c I 00 Kermeslna Sptendens, Red 60c 1.00 Rosy noon, Pink 60c 1.00 Also PRIMULA OBCONICA in all types Write for our Florists' and General Catalogue. HENRY F. MICHELL GO. 1018 Market Stre«t PHILADELPHIA - - PA. PULVERIZED SHEEP MANURE Direct from ranches in the West. We have on hand for immediate delivery a large supply of exceptionally fine quality. For the Lawn, The Qreenhouse, For the Herbaceous Garden, For the Flower Garden, For the Vegetable Garden, Use Purity Brand Sheep Manure. PRICE, Ton, $40.00; half ton, $20.C0; 500 lbs., 10.00; 100 lbs., $2.50. R.&J. FARQUHAR&CO., 6 and 7 So. Market St, BOSTON. ^f*(*f*f*f*f*f*f*i***ivy*Mf*tv*/yy*iwivyy»0uum0y%tyy¥yyyyyv*0*0v»0yyyyyyvyi RAWSON'S GIANT GLOXINIAS CLOSING OUT OFFER $3.50 per 100 $30.00 per 1000 /AT THE FOLLOWING SHADES: DAFK VIOLET, PINK, BRILLIANT SCARLET, VIOLET EDGED WHITE, PURE WHITE, SPOTTED, SCARLET EDGED WHITE W. W. RAWSON & CO., 5 UNION STREET BOSTON - - MASS. ' www*www¥mwAwm<¥mwm<^ High Grade Seeds for Market Gardener, Florist and Farmer Catalogues Free Joseph Breck & Sons Corp. 47-54 NO. MARKET ST., BOSTON, MASS Burpee's Seeds PHILADELPHIA Blue List of Wholesale Prices mailed only to those who plant for profit. NEW STOCKS FLOWER SEEDS for FLORISTS Wholesale Catalogue Ready. Send for it today. But first read our advenihcment on page 105 in the Hor- ticulture for January afi, 1907. It is worth reading. James Vick's Sons Seedsmen Rochester, N. Y. FISKE'S SEEDS For Immediate Sowing Also GLADIOLUS BULBS In variety and mixture Our Trade List Mailed on Application H. E. FISKE SEED CO. Faneuil Hall Squire, BOSTON Grey's Highest Grade of Tested Seeds^= Send for Catalogue THOMAS J. GREY & CO. 32 & 33^ Market St.. BOSTON BRIDGEMAN'S SEED WAREHOUSE RICKARDS BROS. Props. 37 East lOth St., NEW rORK CITV C AULIFLOWERS ABBA C E HJALMAR HARTMA]ed Growers on the Pacific Coast 564 HORTICULTURE . April 27, 1907 BEDDING PLANTS. Notes on propagatiug and culture ffi)ni paper read before Detroit Florist Club, ty R. W. Unger. Phlox, verbena, zinnia, antirrhinum, delphinium, pentstemon, nicotiana, etc., should be shown about the last week in March, in cold frame, with just enough manure to keep frost out. Sow them in a good rich soil, with. a top mixture of sand, as this will keep the soil sweet and prevent the seed- ling from damping off during moist and cloudy weather. In this way the seedling, with a cool bottom, sown rather thin, can stay until time for planting arrives, without extra trans- planting; that is, if the seed is sown too thick, it is well, or rather neces- sary to transplant into another bed in order to keep, them dwarf and healthy. Ricinus can be sown singly in small pots and transplanted as desired. Oxalis should be sown in flats, about the end of March or beginning of April, and transplanted as need be. Centaurea gymnocarpa and candidls- sima and Cineraria maritima, should be sown as early as December, on ac- count of their slow growth. As soon as they are up, transplant and keep In a cool house if possible, on a shelf near the glass. About February, plant into small pots, and as soon as possible transfer to the hot-bed. Begonia Vernon is also best grown from seed. Sow in flats about Febru- ary, and transplant as soon as pos- sible and keep in warm house. It is rather tedious to first transplant be- gonias on account o£ their smallness, but the sooner this is done, the better is is for the seedling. When large enough, plant in small pots. Alternanthera it Is best to overwin- ter in old plants; about March, pull them apart and plant on warm bot- tom in hot-bed, and as soon as the young growth starts, cutting can be had in abundance. These can be stuck in a sandy hot-bed where they will grow freely and also can be easily used for bedding right out of the frame. Geraniums are best propagated in fall or during winter, so as to get plants of proper size. Coleus should "be kept in a rather warm house dur- ing winter; about the beginning of April, cuttings can be made. With a nittle bottom heat, they will root freely and will make about the right sized plants for bedding. Sedum and mesembyanthemum can le made at any time during winter. Echeveria should be taken up in fall and whatever young plants there are, •should be taken off and planted in flats. Keep them in a dry, cool place during winter and increase watering as the season advances. Stevia, Ian- tana, gnaphalium, cuphea, ageratum, salvia, heliotrope, etc., can be propa- gated at any time after February. Canna bulbs should be kept in a dry, cool place. About March the bulbs can be divided and laid in sand; when rooted, plant in pots ready for plant- ing. Dahlias are treated about alike, only need not be started as early. Caladium esculentum bulbs are kept best in sand in a warm house and started about April. HERACLEUM MANTEGAZZIANUM. (Translated from JloUer's Deutschi^ Gart- ner Zeitung, by G. Bleiolien.) In Heracleura Mantegazzianum we possess a biennial foliage plant, which is perhaps the best and the largest of its kind. It comes from the Cau- casus and is best used as a solitary plant upon a lawn in a half-shady place in which location it will also thrive best. If heracleum is planted as a one- year-old seedling it attains a height of fully two feet, its foliage appearing nicely serrated and with a dark metal- lic gloss. In ornamental effect the plant may be compared to a large acanthus. In the second year this plant will reach maturity and attain a height of about ten feet, measuring in cir- cumference about eight feet. It should bear a flower stalk with twenty or more cream-colored flower clusters. (The original of the photograph shown in Moller's D. 9t. Ztg, had, it is stated, twenty-four such clusters, each a foot in diameter.) Heracleum Mantegazzianum, like all of its class, dies down slowly after flowering at the end of August; this may be one objection to its general culture, but may be a little averted, if the flower stalk after the wilting of the clusters is cut off. PITTSBURG NOTES. The display of spring flowering plants at the Phipps Conservatories continues to attract large crowds daily. On Sunday, April 21, 25,000 people vis- ited the greenhouses. The cool weath- er since Easter has been favorable to the flowering plants. Many plants have been kept in reserve, and although the display is not quite so good as on Easter Sunday, the green- houses are well worth a visit. At the Lauchlan place many altera- tions and improvements are being carried out. A large cave for winter- ing bay trees, hydrangeas, etc., is be- ing built. Some fine specimens of dwarfed Japanese evergreen trees sup- posed to be 150 years old have just been received. The palm house, be- sides some fine specimens of palms, contains a choice assortment of trop- ical plants. There is also a large plant of Philodendron pertusum (bread fruit tree) in fruit. Mr. Price, the head gardener, is an orchid enthusiast, and has some good things in the or- chid line. The greatest treasure is a plant of Laelia lobata in a 30-inch pan. This plant, which is probably the largest Laelia lobata in this country, has about fifty leads, each of which is showin.g a flowering sheath. Last year the plant had over eighty flowers. At the Barns- dale place, one of the finest places in the npighbf)rhood tor shrubs and hardy plants, Mr. Lily is making extensive alterations and planting hardy flowering shrubs. Large groups of hybrid rhododendrons have win- tered well. J. H. Look through the Buyers' Directory and Ready Reference Guide. You will find some good offers there also. FOR SAL€ Specimen LATANIA BORBOMCA, in twenty- nine (2q) inch cypre=s boxes, having from nine (g) lo eleven (ti) leaves aiid with about ten foot spread. Also smaller plants in seventeen (17) inch cypress boxes, having nine leaves and a spread of about six to seven feet. jOBN RALPH, Florist, Saratoga Springs, N.Y. CLEARANCE SALE ^:^l,^r GLOXINIAS Extra Large Bulbs. In Named Sorts or Separate dors. White, Red, Violet, Purple, SjK)tted, Ked with White Border, Blue with Wliite Border. Per 12, 40c. ; per 100, $2.75 All colors mixed, per \'^, 30c.; per 100, $2.00 .lust arrived from Brazil. Rarest Fancy Leaved CALADIUMS No one not aquaiuted with these can appreciate their beauty and raa>^nificence of coloring. Foliage is dazzling rose, copper color, white with black veins, pink with car- mine— all colors of rainbow. Grand for table decoration, etc. Xamed sorts, 40c. each: .$4.0(1 per 12; §30.00 per 100. H. H. BERGER & CO., *' ^n^'^'Vo^c""* Address after May I, 70 Warren Street Some of the varieties we shall import this spring : Catt'eyas Trianae, Labiata, Mossiae, Mendellii, Spec- iosissima, Gigaj, Schroderae; Dcndrobiums NoHIc, Wardianum, Phalsenopsis; Vandas Ccerulca, Kim- balliana; Oncidium Varicosum; Lxlias Anccps, Au- tumnalis, Albida. H'ritr for prices on above. CARRILLO & BALDWIN. SEGAUCUS. N. J. ORCHIDS Importations, 1907 Save money and get our quotations on Cattleya labiata, Trianfe, Percivallana. Mosslfle, Men- delli, Scliroederse. JULIUS ROEHRS CO. Largest Orchid growers and importerain U. S. RUTHERFORD, N. J. Orchids for Spring Delivery Cait/e/as, Laelias, Oncidiums, etc. Write for price list. Finest quality of Peat end Moss and Orchid Baskets on the market. Give tne a trial order. 191 Valley Road, West Orange, N.J. ORCH I DS Arnved in fine condition a large shipment o( Cattleya labiata, Dendrobium Wardianum and Oncidium iuridum. Write {ox Pricts LAGER & HURRELL, SUMMIT, N. J. NOW READY FOR IMMEDIATE DELIVERY Cattleya Trianae, C. Trianae, var. Papayan, C. Schroederae, C. Sanderiana. Toarrive, Cattleya gigas, C. Aurea, C. Mendelii. Call for quotations from us also for choicest varieties of Odontoglossum, Piluma, Cypripediiim, Piialaenopsis, Dendrobium and Vanda. Extremely rare Vanda >anderiana for July delivery. A. HELD, 11-19 William St., NEW YORK ORCHIDS Largest Importers, JExporters, Ortywers and Hybridists in the World Sander, 8t. Albans, England and 235 Broadway, Room I NEW YORK CITY WHITMANI 2 1-4 inch, $IO per I OO BOSTONS 2 1-4 Inch, $3.00 per lOO H. H. BARROWS & SON Whitman, Mass. ORCHIDS April 27. 1907 HORTICULTURE. 5()5 SEASONABLE STOCK In A No. I Condition From 2 in. Pots loo looo Hardy Chrysanthemums, Laige-flow- cring or Aster $3 oo $25.00 Hardy Chrysanthemums, Smalillow- ering or Button 2.00 18.00 Geraniums, Standards and Novelties. Alternantheras, 6 varieties, strong. . . - 2.00 18.00 Lemon Verbenas, (Aloysia citriodora) 2 00 18.00 Verbenas, while, scarlet, purple and striped - ■ ■ 2.00 17.50 Petunias, Dreer's Single 200 17.50 " Double, fringed 300 25.00 Salvias 200 17.50 And other Bedding Stock. Scud for List. Cash with Order, Please. R. VINCENT Jr. & SON Growers of Plants for the Trade. WHITE MARSH, MD. CERAIMIUMS Our selection $18 00 per 1000, composed of the follow ing varieties all to name : S A Nutt, Poitcvine, La Favorite, Perkins, Brett, Viaud, Castellane, Doyle and several others out of 2 1-4 in. ppt^w ith or without soil. Fuchsias in variety, Heliotrope, 5weet Alyssum, Lobelia, Ageratum, Rose Geranium, Coleus in variety. Coleus Golden Bedder, Cash must accompany order. J. E. FELTHOUSEN 154 Van Vranken Av., SCHENECTADY, N. Y. 1-4 in pot Rooted Cuttings per loo per 100 $3.00 $1.00 ' 2.50 1.00 2.00 1.00 2.00 1.00 1.50 .50 2.00 t^ne r, plants .60 .60 BEDDING PLANTS Of Every Description Also a fine lot of Palms in all sizes, such as Kentias, Arecas, Latanias, Phoenix and Cocos. Pandanua Veitchil and utllis, Cro- tons, Dracaenas, Nepenthes, Arallas, Araucarias, Aspidistras, Ferns suitable for dishes, in lead ng varieties. Clbotium Schledel from $i.ooto $3 00 each. Will book contracts for Azaleas for future delivery. Wholesale Price List on application. A. LEUTHY & CO., Importers and Exporters, Growers and Dealers, PerklMfi St. Nureerieft, RoBlindale, BOSTON, MASS. SPRING BEDDING =^ PL ANTS = Petunia, California, Single — Verbena, finest mixed From flats once transplanted . Per 100 2.50 2.50 1.50 Cash with Order, Please R. L Goinsalvos, Waltham, Mass. Look through the Buyers' Directory and Ready Reference Guide. You will find some good offers there also. easTbridgewater dahlia gardens has a Large Stock On Hand Yet. Send for Prices. J. K. Alexander, East Bridgewaler, Mass. DAHLIAS. Now is the time to place your order lor bulbs which willinsure you getting named ts- rieties in any quantity; delivery to be made this fall •r early spring. DAVID HERBERT & SON, Succcscors to L. K. Peacock. Inc. A.TCO, IV.J. DREERS SEASONABLE SPECIALS RHODODENDRONS — A grand lot of well budded plants of perfectly hardy varieties. 16 to 18 inches high, 73 cts. each; $S.OO per dozen; $65.00 per 100 20 to 24 " " $1.25 " 12.50 " " 100.00 " 100 BOXWOOD EDGING— Very heavy bushy stock, s to 6 inches high, the finest we have ever handled, $5.00 per 100; S45.00 per 1000; special prices for large quantities. HYDRANGEA PANICULATA GRANDIFLORA- Extra heavy bushy plants, 24 to 30 inches high, $1.25 per dozen ; gio.oo per 100. CLEriATIS PANICULATA — Extra heavy two year old roots, Si. 25 per dozen; S8.00 per 100; $70.00 per 1000. Strong one year old roots 75 cts. per dozen; $5.00 per 100; §40.00 per 1000. CLEMATI5, Large Flowered Hybrid Varieties, such as Jackmani, Henryi, Duchess of Edinburgh, etc., in extra heavy two year old stock, ;?3.oo per dozen ; $20.00 per 100. AMPELOPSIS VEITCHII— Strong two year old plants $1.50 per dozen ; $10.00 per 100; three year old plants $2.00 per dozen; $15 per 100. HARDY ENGLISH IVIES— Strong plants in four inch pots, about 3 feet high, $1.25 per dozen; $10.00 per 100. HARDY PERENNIAL PHLOX— All the popular standard varieties in strong one year old field grown plants, now in three inch pots, far superior to winter propagated stock as usually sent out. 75 cts. per dozen; $5.00 per 100; $40.00 per 1000. HARDY PERENNIALS— The greatest assortment and largest stock in the country ; write to us for anything you require in this line. STRONG TWO YEAR OLD ROSES — We make a specialty of strong two year old Roses, field grown stock, which during the winter months has been potted up into 5 and 6 inch pots, stored in cold houses and is now breaking into growth nicely, just the kind of stock to sell to your retail customers for immediate planting. For a complete list of seasonable stock see our current Quarterly Wholesale List HENRY A. DREER, 714 Chestnut St., Piiila, Pa. The above prices are only for Florists or those engaged in the trade. JAPANESE LILIES, IRIS, P>EONIES We have a small surplus of Iris Huemt>feri, cases of 50 strong clumps of 50 best varieties. $6.00 a case. Herbaceous Paeonies, cases of 84 strong clumps of the 12 best Japanese varieties, 7 clumps each variety. $15.00 a case. The YOKOHAMA NURSERY CO., Ltd.. 31 Barclay St., N.Y. Cold Storage Yalley ASPARAGUS FOR DECORATION DAY Our "Excelenta" Valley is the finest and best for quick forcing. Order to-day. Cases of 500 pips $7.50 Cases of 2000 pips $28 CasfS of 2500 pips $35 JOHN SCHEEPERS & CO. J^Er/oR'^''ci\"? Giant Pansy Plants Strong, Bushy, Transplanted. Fine, healthy stock. $9 per 1000. Cash with order. WM. DOBBERTIN 595 Joseph Ave. ROCHESTER, N. Y. Plumosas, Robustus and Sprengeril Three inch stock ready for fours. Send ten Cents for samples and prices. ALBERT M. HEBR, Lancaster, Pa. PRICES QUOTED IN THESE COLUMNS ARE FOR DEALERS ONLY " SARATOGA," the New Strawberry liitioduoed this season; \\itli a record of •5. SIS quarts per acre at one piekiug in lyiKj, under the same culture given entire field of many varieties b.v the originator. Full.v described in catalogue, with many new and all the best standard varieties. Wiite for catalogue toda.v and buy your plants of a specialist. GEO. R. SCH AUBER, Box 4. Ballston Lake, N.Y. When Writing to Advertisers Please iMentlon Horticulture 566 HORTICULTU B t April 27, 1907 Memorial Day in Four WeeKs We are all ready with the biggest and most desirable stock ever offered in this country. Immortelle and Cycas Wreaths, Metal and Porcelaine Designs, Inscriptions, Letters, Emblems, Bouquet Holders, Doves, Gape Flowers, Sheaves, Fibre Ribbon, Waterproof Crepe Paper, Vases, Tone Ware, Tin Foil, Wire Frames, Etc. All the above and many others. Just what you want. Order early and let people see you have them. Catalogue for the asking H. Bayersdorfer & Co., 1129 Arch St., Pliiladelphia, Pa. TKe Florists* Supply House of America yyyyy%/yvyyt0yyyyym0yyt0yyvyv<0vy^/yvyvyvtnft0vy*^iyyyyyt/y*i^v*fv*f*f*/*f*/yvyvy*MtMt^^ ROSES VIOLETS GARDENIAS CARNATIONS VALLEY A-IVO A-r^Hv OTHBJPi CHOICE? FX^OWEJieS In our WHOLESALE COMMISSION FLORISTS' DEPARTMENT in addition to our regular wholesale EVERGREENS and FLORISTS' SUPPLIES HENRY M. ROBINSON & CO., CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED - 8, II and 15 Province St. and 9 Chapman Place, Boston, Mass. See our Greens Advertisement on page 57 1. L, O. Tolephona, Main 2B1B. FRUIT PROSPECTS IN WASHING- TON STATE. While the fruit growers in Washing- ton received more than $12,500,000 for their tree, shrulj and vine products in 1906. reports received by F. M. Hunt- ley, State horticultural commissioner, indicate that the crop this year will break all records by large increases; in fact, he places it at 50 per cent, larg- er than in 1906. "Frosts and cold snaps, so injurious to delicate trees, were not known," he says, "and on that account the spring indications are for a full crop. The apple season was off last year, and un- less unforseen weather conditions oc- cur late in the spring, apple trees, meager of fruit last year, will yield a bumper crop this season. The crop of fruit of all kinds grown this season will he considerably augmented by the yield of a large number of trees that will now begin to bear. According to figures submitted, 10 to 15 per cent, of new trees will yield a harvest this year "No one district Is making a more rapid advance than another, and all irrigated districts are keeping pace with each other. Trees have been re- ceived in the State all winter, and more will be set out this year than ever before. Many of the old districts have been pretty well planted, but as fast as one section becomes an orchard another springs up to take its place, and there is continual Improvement as far as borticultural conditions are con- cerned." THE MOTH CAMPAIGN IN RHODE ISLAND. The College is in receipt of a large number of specimens of insect cocoons from various parts of the State with a query as to whether they are not either the gypsy or the brown-tail moth. A large majority of the cocoons have been those of the Pro- nietha moth, Callosamia prometha, an insect which has been with us for years but which is seldom materially injurious. The cocoon is invariably formed in a folded leaf, the edges of which, to- gether with the petiole and the twig to which it is attached are strongly bound with silk. Inside of the leaf is a firmly woven cocoon which holds the pupa or resting stage of the in- sect. The leaf may sometimes wea.- away during the winter but its pres- ence at the time of formation will still be suggested by' the form of the structure. It is to oe hoped that the people of the State will continue to send in all suspicious insects, for only in this way can we hope to keep track of, and poRsibl^ also prevent the spread pt notably injurious ones, and especi- ally the gypsy and brown-tail moths. Insects when sent in will gladly be identified whether injurious or not. — Extension Department I!. I. Ovl. of Agr. ' liy the snow storm of April 17. A. J. Stahelin of Sand Hill, Mich., will this year start to grow violets. Detroil hopes he may be successful as a local violet supply is needed. Fred Pautke of Grosse Point will erect one house 10x200 ft., also for violets. The 200th anniversary of the birth of Llnnjeus occurs on May 23 of this year. Celebrations commemorative of the work of the great botanist will be held in Upsala, Sweden, and many other places throughout the world. The grounds about the William McKinley Memorial at the Stale Capitol, at Columbus, Ohio, are being beautified by a liberal planting of trees and shrulis. Messrs. C. Y. Heikes & Co., of Troy, Ohio, secured this contract. James Taylor of Mt. Clemens, Mich., is moving his old residence nearer to the greenhouses to be ised as an otfice to be connected with the green- house plant proper, with another greenhouse to be used for a general line of plants. It is reported that the lic.^nse or tax imposed by the Province of Quebec and by British Columbia on non-resi- dent commercial travellers represent- ing firms or corporations having no place of business in the dominions, has been repealed, except in the cases of representatives of liquor and cigar firms. Prince Edward Island, now- ever. retains the fee of ?20. Eight hundred cars of fruit, accord- ing to experienced orchardists, will be shipped out of Lewlston, Idaho, this season, a yield unprecedented in this section. Seven hundred cars of this amount will be peaches, while the re- maining hundred cars will be divided among the famous Vineland cherries, apricots, apples and smaller fruits. Much of this fruit has already been sold in advance by the growers, and the only difficulty now confronting them since the chance of a hurtful frost is past, is the fact that pickers are scarce. PERSONAL, The many friends of James Murray, gardener on the Henry Clews estate, Newport, R. I., will learn with- regret of his serious illness in the hospital. Visitors in Boston: Harry A. Bun- yard of Arthur T. Boddington, New York; U. G. Scollay, Brooklyn, N. Y.; Walter Mott representing Bobbink & Atkins, Rutherford, N. J.; E. .T. Faneourt, representing Pennock-Mee- han Co., Philadelphia, Pa.; C. B. Knickman, representing McHutchison & Co., New York; Wm. Tricker, Lyn- donville, Vt.; Geo. C. Watson, Phila- delphia, Pa.; H. S. De Forest. New York. 644 Fourth Ave., LOUISVILLE, KV. JACOB SCHUIZ, Put Flnwar« -' best quality in season UUI riuneia delivered promptly to any address. Write, Telegraph or Telephene. Cumberiand and Home Phones 223 and 984. BOSTON FLORIST LEHER CO.I ' FlOflStS o67 Out of Town Manufacturers of FLORISTS' LETTERS I Thi> wooden box nicely stained and TBrnlshed, 18x30x12, made in two sec- tiooa, one for each size letter, given away with firet order of 500 letters Block Letters, iH or 2 inch size per 100, $2. Script Letters, 3. Fastener with each letter or word. Used by leading florists everywhere and for sale by all wholesale florists and supply dealers N. F. McCarthy, l^anager 66 Pearl Street, BOSTON, iWASS. JOHN BREITMEYER'S —SONS— Cor. Miami and Gratiot Aves. DETROIT, MICH. Artistic Designs . . . Kigli Grade Cut Blooms We cover all Michigan points and seed •actions of Ohio, Indiana and Canada P.J. HAUSWIRTH Temporarily Located at- 13 Cong^ress Street CHICAGO AUDITORIUM ANNEX Tel, Harrison Sg5 Taking orders for delivery In New York City or Vicinity can have them filled In best m*nn«r and specially delivered by Thomas Young, Jr. 41 W. 28th Street, New York SAMUCL MURRAY Florist Coates House Conservatory lOir BROADWAY, KANSAS CITY, MO Both 'Phones 2670 Main FRED C. WEBER FLORIST OLIVE STREET ^i« LUUlo, lUUi Establlsbed 1 873 Lone Distance Phone BeU Lindell 6ti WILLIAM L.ROCK Flower Co. KANSAS CITY, - MO. will carefully execute orders for Kansas City and any town in Mifsouri or Kansas. Flowers or Design Work DELIVERED IN ALBANY AND VICINITY ON TELEGRAPHIC ORDER. 11 NORTH PEARL ST., ALBANY, N.Y. ATLANTA. ATLANTA FLORAL CO. " IS!T' ATLANTA GEORGIA, ALEX. MeCONNELL 571 Fifth Ave.. New York City Telegnpbic orders forwarded to tnj part of the United States, Canada, and an principal cities of Borope. Orders transferred or entmsted by the trade to onr selection for dellrerr on steam- ships or elsewhere recelTS special attention. Telephone Calls, 340 and 341 38th St. Cable Address, ALEXCOHRELL YOUNG & NUGENT 42 West 28 St., NEW YORK "FLOWERS BY TELEGRAPH" William J. Smyth FLORIST Cor. MlcMgan Ave. and 3lst St., CHICAGO' We siiip to all points in Illinois and Iowa. Phones: Douglas 744, Douglas S23, Douglas 740 WASHINGTON, D. C. GUDE BROSCO /-LORISTS GUDE'5 Geo. H. Cooke FLORIST Connecticut Avenue and L Street WASHINGTON. D. C. Send orders for flowers for delivery in BOSTON and all NEW ENGLAND POINTS to THOS. F. CALVIN 124 Tremont St.. Boston The Park Floral Co. J. A. VALENTINE Pres. DENVER, COLORADO Theodore Miller FLORIST Long Distance PhMts: Bell, Ferett SS; Klnloch, Delnar 4832 Dslmar Boul, ST. LOUIS, MO. 568 HORTICULTURE April 27, 1907 imiMWwmwtmiMMKmniKWWwwwwwwMmwwMmiKmwwwy NEW CROP DAGGER FERNS The Best in the Market LEO NIESSEN GO. WHOLESALE FLORISTS I209 Arch St., PHILA. Store open from 7 A. M. to 8 P. M CATTLEYAS VERY CHOICE $50.00 per 100 S. S. PENNOCK-MEEHAN CO. THE TL^^^sWhl PHILADELPHIA 1608-1618 [LUDLOW ST. Store closes at 8 p. m. i EVERYTHING SEASONABLE IN I CUT FLOWERS EDWARD REID. '^PSiJ.'s?'* I5j6 Rjinstead Steet, PHILADELPHIA Ston CloMi 8 P. U. CUT FLOWER BOXES EDWARDS FOLDING BOX CO MANUFACTURERS PHILADELPHIA, PA. GEO. A. SUTHERLAND CO. CUT FLOWERS Florists' Supplies and Letters 34 HAWLEY STREET - BOSTON YELLOW DAISIES and NOVELTIES W. E. McKISSICK Wholesale Florist 1221 Filbert St., PHILADELPHIA Cut Flowers ... and ... Florists' , Growers and Nurserymens' Supplies A. L RANDALL CO., '''''^It^' '* Catalog mailed upon request DAILY CONSIGNMENTS From 40 to 60 Growers We can care for your cutflower wants to advantage. E. F. WINTERSON CO. 4S-47-49 WABASH AVE., - - CHICA60 ROBERT J. DYSART, Public Jtccountant and Auditor Simple methods of correct accounting especially adapted for florists' use. Books Balanced and Adjusted Merchants Bank Building 28 STATE ST., - BOSTON Telephone, MaJQ ]8 i CHAS. W. MeKELUR 51 WABASH AVE., CHICAGO Western Headquarters for Choice Orchids Valley Violets and all Cut Flowers PETER REINBERG WHOLESALE CUT FLOWERS 51 Wabash Av., Chicag:o, 111. In writing advertisers mention Bortlcnltiu* and all other ROSES AMERICAN BEAUTY LILY OF THE VALLEY, CARNATIONS WELCH BROS., 226 Devonshire St„ Boston, Mass. WHOLESALE FLOWER MARKETS TRADE PRICES— Per 100— TO DEALERS ONLY CHICAGO April 15 ROSES Am. Beauty. Fan. &Sp " Extra No. I *' Lower grades Bnde, 'Maid, Golden Gate, F.&S.. " " '* *' Extra.. " " •' No. I &lw.gr. Liberty, Richmond, Fan. & Sp. ..• " *' Lower grades. Chatenay, Morgan, Fan. & Sp *' " Lower grades K-illarncy, Wellesley, Fan. & Sp... " " Lower grades OARNATtONS Fancy and Novelties Ordinary MiSCELLANEOUS Violets, Double " Single Cattleyas Sweet Peas Tulips, Daffodils Lilies Lily of the Valley Gardenias Mignonette.. Lilacs (too bunches) Adiantum Smilaz ; Asparagus Plumosus. strings. " " & Spren. (too bchs.) 35.00 20.00 12.00 6.00 6.00 4.00 3.00 6.00 3.00 8.00 6.0c 8. GO 4.00 3.00 1. 00 to .,0.00 25.00 to 25.00 to I5-00 1500 to 8.00 6.00 to 8.00 6 00 to 5.00 4 00 to 2.00 50.00 •75 3.00 10.00 3.00 50.00 4.00 25.00 1. 00 90.00 35-00 35.00 tS.oo 4.00 10.00 7.00 10.00 6.00 4.00 2.00 •75 75.00 1. 00 4.00 15.00 4.00 60.00 8.00 50.00 1.50 25.00 50.00 50.00 TWIH CITIES April 2 J PHILA. April 22 BOSTOV April •$ 6.00 to 2.00 to 5 00 to 2.00 to 6.00 to 3 00 to 3.00 to 1.50 to .50 to to 50.00 to .50 to 30.00 20.00 18.00 S2.00 8.00 5.00 3,00 8.00 4.00 6,00 4.00 8.00 5.00 4.00 2.00 •75 75.00 12.50 to [.00 3.00 15.00 3. CO 7.50 2.00 18 00 40.00 30.00 25.00 18.00 12.00 4.00 8.00 10.00 4.00 8.00 6.00 8.00 3.00 3.00 to 1.50 to 30.00 20.00 15.00 8.00 10.00 6.00 4.00 15.00 8.00 10.00 8.00 10.00 5.00 4.00 2.50 50.00 ■75 2.00 8.00 2,00 1500 a. 00 50.00 1.50 15.00 35.00 35-0O 60.00 1. 00 3.00 10.00 4.00 20.00 4.00 75.00 20.00 50.00 50.00 20.00 15.00 8.00 2.00 6.00 3.00 1.00 8.00 2.00 4.00 1. 00 6.00 1. 00 >,oo 1.00 to .25 to 35.00 to .50 to 1. 00 to 6.00 to .50 to 10,00 to I. 00 to 50.00 tc 1. 00 to t2.00 to to 35.00 to 25.00 20.00 10.00 6.00 8.00 4.00 1.00 12.00 6.00 6.00 3.00 8.00 4.00 4.00 1.50 ■75 •75 50.00 I 00 2.00 8.00 3.00 25.00 2.00 75.00 1.50 16.00 50.00 50.00 POEHLMANN BROS. GO. Grow and Ship t^ie Finest The Florisfs' Supply House of America AMERICAN BEAUTIES ' CanfUmnrryoraers. Telephone or Telegraph in the World. H. B AY ERSDOR FER & CO. 35-37 Randolph St., - CHICAGO, ILL. | 1 1 29 Arch St:, Philadelphia TO BUYERS Patronize our advertisers, they will treat you ri8;ht April 27, 1907 HORTICULTURE, 56» CUT FLOWER MARKET REPORTS The general situation in BOSTON the flower market re- mains practically .un- changed since last week. If anything, the supply is heavier, but there is no increased activity and prices hold as last reported. Roses are of excellent Quality ; in fact, they have never av- era£;od better, and this is true of the product of all the growers. Carna- tions are also of fine grade and are selling well. Lily of the valley is still too abundant and goes slowly; the same is true of longiflorums. Dutch bulb stock shows some improvement. Violets are waning in number and im- portance; the best flowers are from frame culture. Cold weather prevailed BUFFALO the past week and the supply was cut short. Business being brisk, a fairly good cleaning up was had. Carnations and roses were well in demand also sweet peas, lily of the valley and other stock. Beauties were in good supply and sold well, the short grades being preferred. Richmond, Killarney, Brides- maid, Brides, Carrot are in finest qual- ity and there seems little trouble to sell them. Lilies sold better than previous week also daffodils and tulip. Sniilax and other greens not too plentiful. Business . is steadier COLUMBUS and better than for some weeks. This al- ways is the case when stock ceaserf to he a glut. The supply of flowers of all kinds has shortened up. Carnations are in short supply. Some superb Richmond roses were noted. Violets seem to have awakened from their long slumber, as regards quality and «ales; and now at the very end of the season are selling fast. As regards other stock, there is little or no change; bulb stock is about over. The closing of Green Lawn Cemetery to Sunday funerals has created various opinions amongst the craft; the vital question of course being the effect of such a radical change upon the de- mand for funeral flowers. Supply and demand sure- DETROIT ly played hide, and seek last week, one day plenty of everything next day almost noth- ing. Considering the total sent in and how evei-ything was promptly cleaned up proves a good run of busi- ness by all retailers. Stock of all kinds INDIANAPOLIS has shortened up very much, this be- ing especially noticeable in the case of carnations, most of the growers being off crop. In roses the market is fairly well supplied with all varieties. Beau- ties of unusual quality are seen. Some fancy lily of the valley is noted which finds good sale. The assortment of smaller and more springlike flowers is large and varied and much in demand. Every one is looking forward to the largest spring plant trade on record. A glance at the different greenhouses finds an enormous supply of all kinds of bedding stuff for the market. Tom- linson Hall market is making a good display in all lines, with trade only fair. Present conditions NpW YORK favor the grower in- asmuch as there is not uu;ch surplus of anything. Small roses are more plentiful than other stock but prices hold at a fair level. American Beauties are in lighter sup- lily for the past week and have ap- preciated in price, except for the de- fective flowers, of which there are a consideralile number. Carnations are selling at satisfactory prices and no surplus. There are few cattleyas in the market. Lilies, tulips, lily of the valley and sweet peas are moving easier than for some time past. Green stock is sufficiently plentiful to meet all demands at no advance in figures. The healthier tone PHILADELPHIA noted in the Phil- adelphia market last week continued the present week with perhaps a little added snap. This is especially true of carnations the supply of which was inadequate and prices stiffened up considerably. American Beauty roses were plenti- ful and very good but no material improvement in prices. Other roses remain normal as to quality and price, the only noticeable change being a large increase in the short-stemmed grades. Double violets are very good for the season, the cool April weather having favored them and the demand is excellent. Lily of the valley continues of fine quality. Sweet peas have shortened up some and are good sellers. Cattleya Mossiae is the latest arrival in the orchid line; very choice. Plenty of gardenias with de- mand only fair. Oceans of callas and Easter lilies: much more than the market will absorb. The Barr daffo- dils (Barri Conspicuus) from the south have been quite conspicuous both in store and street the past week. The red-rimmed cup of this variety is very taking. Ti-ade with practic- TWIN CITIES ally all of the deal- ers has been very ■Jiood. Stock has been plentiful; in fact, Saturday the market was prac- tically glutted and roses in particular suffered to a large extent. About every florist in the city had a special sale, at which roses were offered at 50c. per dozen. The supply of carnations would not permit any reduction as they are apparently scarce at the present. Plants have not begun to move as yet on account of the cold weather but the coming week undoubtedly will bring a change. Inquiries for plants tor Decoration Day from outside towns are coming in lively and from present indications the demand will be brisk. The few bright WASHINGTON days of last week proved of some lit- tle help to the grower, but we are again in the midst of a damp, cold spell. Carnations are exceedingly scarce and prices keep up in conse- quence. The violet season is virtually over, though there are still a few- good ones shown, due" to the continued cool weather. Roses are of good qtiality. but Richmond takes the lead of everything, even leaving American Beauty in the background. Bulbous stock is quite scarce, but spiieas, ap- ple blossoms and other outdoor sub- jects are in lime to fill the gap, and are of unusually good quality. The numerous affairs of the past week kept the retail trade busy. The fruit does not seem to have succumbed to the cold sna|), but nothing definite can be said of it >et. Should the fruit be in proportion to the bloom, there will be a plenty and to spare. NEWPORT NOTES. Among those who visited Newport last week were J. K. M. L. Farquhar of Boston and Joseph Leikens, New York. Mr. Farquhar's visit was a short one, but Mr. Leikens prolonged his stay in town to make arrange- ments for the opening of his store be- fore Memorial Day. He reports a very good season in New York up to the week before last. It seems strange now to have no fiorist on Bellevue .\ve., and stranger still to miss the familiar window display of the Fad- den store. It is understood that Mr. Hurn will enter the employment of Wadley & Smythe in the capacity of superintendent of landscape work. Newport dahlia growers are nearly ihrou.gh propagating from green cut- tings of which a great number have been rooted by them. The growers, of whom there are several who ven- tured into the commercial ranks this spring, have already done fairly well with promise of a better rating by the end of the season. It l6oks now as if the season for bedding out would be unusually late in beginning this year which will cause a great rush towards last part of it to obtain and plant what will be needed. D- M. BUSINESS CHANGES. O. .J. Sawyer has purchased the busi- ness of G. W. Foster, Allentown, Pa. Alex. Dallas of Waterbury, Ct., has moved his florist store into the Buck- ingham Building. Hennessey Bros, of Joplin, Mo., have disposed of their greenhouses to W. E. Poundstone. ,Iohn J. Kruchten will hereafter con- tinue the business of Kruchten & Johnson, Chicago, Olaf Johnson hav- ing withdrawn from the concern. J. \V. Gilliam has bought a halt interest in the fruit orchard of H- Beck at Woodbury, Texas, and a nursery and florist l)usiness will be added. NEWS NOTES. Robert McMillen has opened a flower store on Arch street, Greenwich, Conn. Dale Bros, expect to open a new es- tablishment in Calumet. Mich., at an early date. Wm. Schumacher, formerly designer and decorator in Miss Carlson's Chi- cago store, is now in charge of her place at Morton Hill. The G. H. Hoskins Co., which has been formed recently and is located at 37 N. 10th street. Reading, Pa., has been awarded the contract to plant the grounds connected with the city water department. 570 horticulture: April 27, 1907 JOHN YOUNG WHOLESALE FLORIST Finest American Beauties ind Carnations S I West 28 St. - NEW YORK FORD BROTHERS «8 West 28th Street, NEW YORE m ROSES \m awiis A Full Line of All CUT FLOWERS Telephone. 3870 or 3871 Madison Sauaro Charles Millang 50 West 29th St., New York city Gut Flowers on Commission A Reliable Place to Consign to or order from Telephone: 3860-387 1 Uadison Square am!.young&co. WHOLESALE FLORISTS 54 West 28th St.. NEW YORK Telephone d559> Madison Square Consignments of choice cut flowers soUcrted. Prompt payments. Gi' JOHN 1. RAYNOR Wholesale Commission Florist 5ELLINa AQENT FOR LARaE5T GROWERS A lull line of Choice Cut Flower stock lor all purposes. Comprises every variety grown for New York market, at current prices TEL. 1998 MADISON SQUARE 49 W. 28 St., New York City Walter F. Sheridan Wholesale Commission Dealer in CHOICE CUT FLOWERS 39 West 28th Strtet, Nfw York Telephone: 3532-3533 Madison Square HEADQUARTERS FOR NOVELTIES ORCHIDS A SPECIALTY THK HICHKST GRADE or VALLEY ALWAYS ON HAND CARDENIAS, DAISIES, ROSES AND CARNATIONS JAMES McMANUS,759'ibdTQ.42 W. 28th St.. New York ive us a trial. H. E^e I^ IC O JM E> IV OD Successor to Wm. Chormley Wholesale Commission Florist CHOICE CUT FLOWERS 57 West 28th St. New York. Special Attention to Shipping Orders Telephones: aaoo, aaoi, Madison Square Write for Current Prices WHOLESALE COMIHISSION FLORIST Open 6 a. m. Daily J.K.ALLEN Long Established and Well Recommended 106 W. 28 St.. NEW YORK TELEPHONE 167 MADISON SQ. NEW YORK QUOTATIONS PER 100-TO DEALERS ONLY Ro«ei Am. Beauty, fan and sp " extra No. I " Lower grades Bride, 'Maid, Golden Gate, (an &sp '* *' " " Extra. . . " " ■ " No. I & !w. gr. Liberty, Richmond, fancy & special '• *' lower grades . . Chatenay, Morgan, fancy and spec. " " lower grades . . Killamey, Wellesley,faD. and spec. " ** lower grades. Carnations, Fancy and Novelties.. Last Half of Weeli •"^"fsSr 20 12.00 to 90.00 8.00 to 12 00 5.00 to 8.00 1. 00 to 3.00 5.00 to 8.00 3.00 to 5 00 1. 00 to 2.00 8.00 to 12,00 1. 00 to 6.00 5-00 to 6.00 I OD to 2.00 6.00 to xo.oo 3.00 to 4.00 3 00 to 4.00 First Half of Week beginning Apr. 22 1307 10.00 to 8.00 10 5.00 to 1.00 to 5.00 to 3.00 to 1.50 to 8.00 to 2.00 to 4.00 to 1.50 to 5.00 to 1.50 to 4.00 to 20.00 10.00 8.00 3.00 8.00 5.00 3.00 12.00 6.00 6.00 3.00 8.00 4.00 6.00 Carnations, Ordinary Violets, double " single Cattleyas Sweet Pe«s Tu'ips, Daffodils Lilies Lily of the Valley Gardenias ni^nonette Lilacs (100 bunches) Adiantum - Smilax Asparagus Plumosus, strings.. '* " & Spren. (too bchs.) Last Half of Weel( ending Apr. 20 1907 1. 00 to 2.00 .40 to tu . • so 30.00 •5° to to 75.0c I CO 1.50 3.00 to to 4.00 4.00 1.50 a 00 to to 3.00 15 00 1. 00 to 3.00 50.00 to 00.00 •7S 15.00 to to 1.00 20.0c 20.00 to 35-00 15.00 to 30.00 First Half of Wa*k beginning Apr. 22 1907 1.50 •50 to to to to 3.00 •75 2.00 5.00 l.CO 2.00 1. 00 50,00 .50 15.00 ao.oo 15.00 7S-00 1. 00 3.60 to 8.00 to 3.00 to 25.00 to 3.00 to 1 00.00 to I. 00 to 20.00 to 35.00 to 25.00 DRGHIDS AT ALL SEASONS WM. STUART ALLEN CO. Commission Merchants in Cut Flowers 53 WEST 28TH STREET, NEW YORK Telephone 356 Madieou Square Edward C. Horan Wholesale Florist 55 WEST 28th ST. M. {/g MmtaM Si. New York TRAENDLY A SCHENCK WHOLESALE FLORISTS Furnish best stock at fair prices all the year round iieud for qustations on fall orden Tel. 798.799 Madison Sq. 44 Wcst 28tii Street, Ncw York Glt| Alexander J. Guttman THE WHOLESALE FLORIST OF NEW YORK 43 WEST 28tH STREET PHONES. 1004-*1665 MADISON SQUARE ENOUGH SAID In writing to Advertisers kindly mention Horticulture April 2T, 1907 HORTICULTURE 571 EXTRa FINE FANCY and DAGGER FERNS $2.50 per looo GREEN and BRONZE $7.50 Case of lO.OOO >^ Mr H o 1 e s a 1 e 38-40 BROADWAY, . . Fannerly Mi&ml DISCOUNT ON LARGER ORDERS GALAX. $ 1 .25 per 1 000, LEUCOTHOE SPRAYS, $ 1 .00 per 1 00, $7.50 per 1 000 Let us have your standing; order for Fern. BOXWOOFl 20c lb.. 50 lbs. $8.S0 Florists DETROIT, MICH Headquarters in Western New York FOR ROSES, CARNATIONS And all kinds of Seasonable Flowers WM. F. KASTING Wholesale Commission Florist, also Dealer In Florists' Sii{)plies and Wire Designs. 383-87 ELLICOTT ST. BUFFALO, N.Y. Give us ■ trial. We can please you. Best Flowers Ihe Boston Market N. F. MCCARTHY & CO. 84 HAWLEY STREET BOSTON, MASS. SEND FOR PRICES The Reliable Commission House Richmond Roses and Rich FJowers of all varieties JOS. S. FENRICH now. 28th Street, New York Tel. 324-325 Madison Square In ordering goods please add "I saw It in HORTICULTURE." Established 1891 BUT FROM SHIP TO TRY ME ALFRED H. LANGJAHR All Choice Cut Flowers in Season 55 West 28tli St, New York Telephone 3924 Madison Square. REED (SL KELLER 122 West 2Sth St., New York Florists' Supplies We manufacture all our Metal Designs, Baskets, Wire Work & Novelties and are dealers in Glassware Decorative Greens and Florists' Requisites. The Detroit Florist Club has com- pleted arransenients for a stereopticon lecture on Garden Work and Civic Improveitlents to be given at Har- monic Hall free to the public. It is a wise move for any floiists' club to arotise the i)ublic to a more general appreciation of the possibilities of house gardens. • fflicMgan Cut Flower Exchange bend for Our Weekly Price List on Cut Flowers Incorporated HeadQiiarters tor illlllllllllllllllllllllllllllllillllllllllllllllllllilllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllMi T/tNCY and DAGGER f ERN8 | SELECTED STOCK = Fancy, $1.75 per loOO; Dagger*, $1.50 per loOO. S Laurel Fei.t.iOaing, best made, 4c, 5c ami 6c per ■■ yard; once used, alway^ used. Laarel Wreaths, S i;:l 00 per doz.; cheaper grades if wanted. Soathern ^ Smllax. fa icy stock, .50-lb. ca-e, $5 50. Branch — Laarel, 35 per buncb. Princess Pine. 7c per ib. 5 Brilliant, KrODze or Green GalaX, No. 1 stock, g 75c p=r laori, or $6 50 per case of 10,000. — CROWL FERN CO,, MilliDgton,Mass» | ffniiiiiKifiniiiiiiiMiTmmilmm ■; Telegraph office: New Salem, Mass, ~ Long distance telephone conneet>ons NEW CROP BRONZE AND GREEN GALAX $1.00 per lOOO. Case of 10,000, t7..50. Write tor prices on case lots, WE HAVE VERY FINE CUT BOX WOOD. DAGGER AND FANCY FERNS. 1$2.00 per 1000. Best Southern Smilax, $3;50 and $7 per case. Headquarters lor all FLORISTS' SUPPLIES. Wire Design., Cut Wire, Letter., Immortelles, Cyca. Leave., Wheat Sheave., Ribbons, Cortupated Hexes, etc LAUREL FESTOONING, 5c. and 6c, per yard. HENRY M.ROBINSON & CO., 15 Province St., 9CI\apman Pi., Boston, Mass. I-.D. Telephone, Main, 2617- =618. WHOLESALE FLOWER MARKETS.— PER too. TO DEALERS ONLY. ROSES Am. Beauty, Fan. and Sp. *' Extra No.i '* Lower grades Bride, 'Maid, Golden Gate, F. & S. *' '* " " Extra. ... " " " No. I & lw.gr. Liberty, Richmond, Fan. & Sp. . . . " '' Lower grades- Chatenay, Morgan, Fan. & Sp. .... *' '* Lower griides. Killamcy, Wellesley, Fan. & Sp... '* •' Lower grades CARNATIONS Fancy and Novelties Ordi nary MISCELLANEOUS Violets, -Double ' Single Cattleyas Sweet Peas Tulips, Daffodils Lilies . ■ Lily of the Valley Gardenias Mignonette Lilacs (100 bunches) Adiantum Smilax Asparagus Plumosus, strings ■' " & Spren. (100 bchs.) CINCINNATI April 22 25-00 30.00 15.00 8.00 6.00 5.00 3.00 6,00 3.00 6.00 3 00 6.00 30.00 25.00 ao.oo 10.00 8.00 6 00 4.00 8.00 4.00 8 00 4.00 8.00 4.00 to 5.00 2.00 1. 00 • 50. •50 3.00 2.00 -75 to 10.00 3.00 6.00 1. 00 12,00 40.00 to to to to to x.oo 15.00 50.00 25.00 DETROIT April 23 35 00 15.00 10.00 3,00 6.00 5.00 3.00 4.00 3.00 4.00 3.00 4.00 3.00 2.00 to 1. 00 to 30.00 20 00 15.00 8.00 B.oo 6.00 5.00 6 00 4.00 6.00 4.00 6.00 3.00 3.00 .75 to .75 to 50.00 to 1. 00 .75 to 1,00 3-00 3.00 to 4.00 12.00 15.00 to 20.00 400 300 to 4.00 15.00 to 3.00 6 00 to to 10.00 1. 00 15.00 30.00 20.00 3.00 30.00 30.00 30,00 BUFFALO April 23 25.00 2J.OO 15.00 3.00 8.00 6.00 3.00 8. 00 3.00 8.00 4.00 8.00 2.50 1.50 30.00 25.00 20.00 15.00 10 00 8.00 6.00 to. 00 8.00 10 OC 8.00 10 00 8.00 3.00 2.00 .50 to 1. 00 3.00 12.00 4 00 2,00 to 3.00 .50 to 1. 00 30.00 50 00 50.00 PITTSBURd April 33 13.50 6.00 8.00 5.00 3.00 10.00 4.00 to. 00 4.00 to.oo 4.00 3.00 1. 00 to to to to to to to to to to to to to 25.00 15.00 8.00 4.00 10.00 6.00 4.00 12.00 6.00 12.00 6.oe 13.0D 6.00 4.00 3.00 •75 3.00 8 00 3.00 2.00 1. 00 20.00 25.00 20.00 1. 00 4.0D 13.50 4.00 4.00 1.25 25.00 50.0* 25.00 WINSOR CARNATION BLOOMS Grovirn by tKe F. R. Pierson Companx SOLD EXCLUSIVELY BY NEW YORK CUT FLOWER CO. 55-57 WEST 26 STREET, NEW YORK J. A. MILLANG, Manager Southern Wild Smilax J, B. MurdOCh & GO. Beaven's Fadeless Moss Natural Sheet Mosses E. A. Beaven, Evergrsen, Ala. Prices Quoted in these Columns are for Dealers Only. When Writing to Advertisers Please Mention .HORTI- CULTURE. Wholesale Florists FLORISTS' SUPPLIES 545 Liberty St., PITTSBURG, PA. Long Distance Phone 1435 Court. 20 WEST 27th 5T., N. Y. The KERVAN 80. WHOLESALE DEALERS Fresh cut Palmelto & Cycai Palm Leaves, GaUi, L^a- cothoe, Fcras and Mosms. All Decoradnf Ev«r(iaa« 572 HORTICULTURE April si, 1897 Buyer's Directory and Ready Reference Guide Advertisements under this liead, one cent a word. Initials count as words. Regular advertisers In this issue are also listed under this classification without charge. Reference to lAat of Ad- vertisers will indicate the respective pages. Buyers failing to find what they want in this list will confer a favor by writing us and we will try to put them In communication with reliable dealers. ACCOUNTANT R. 1. Dysart, 28 State St., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. ADIANTUMS Adlantntn Bybrldum, fine young plants, 16 for Jl, mailed; $5 per 100. Originator's itock. Certificate of Merit S. A. F., '05. A. Ley & Bro., Langdon, D. C. AGERATUMS R. L. Goinsalvos, Waltham, Mass. For page see List of Advertlsere. AGRICUIn. N. Y. For List of Advertisers See Page 577 April 27, 1907 HORTICULTURE 573 CHRYSANTHEMUMS— Continued. Chrysanthemum stock plants. About 1,000 Jeanne Nonln, $1.00 per rtoz. ; $7.00 per lOU. W. F. Kastlng, 383 EUlcott St., Buffalo, N. Y. Chrysanthemums. We will prepay the charges on R. C. of Alice Byrou, Polly Rose, Halliday, Euguehard, $1.5u per hun- dred. Cash with order, please. W. H. and C. B. Newman, Akron, N. Y. Chrysanthemums. White — Timothy Eaton, Estelle, White and Yellow Bonii.iff. For page' see List of Advertisers. Young & Nugent, W^. 28th St., N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. W. H. Donohoe, 2~W. 29th St., New York. Theodore Miller, 4832 Delmar Rd., St. Louis, Mo. For page see List of Advertisers. P. J. Hauswlrth (Temporary address) 13 Congress St., Chicago. For page see List of Advertisers. William J. Smyth, Michigan Ave and 3l8t St.. Chicago. • For page see List of Advertisers. Wm. H. Rock ^lower^o7,^ansa8~Clty. ito. For page see List of Advertisers. Theodore Miller, 4832 Delmar Bvd., St. Louis, Mo. For page see List of Advertisers. Park Floral Co., Denver, Colo. For page see List of Advertisers. Thos. F. Galvln. 124 Tremont St., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. Jacob Schulz, 644 4th Ave., Louisville, Ky. For page see List of Advertisers. Atlanta Floral Co., Atlanta, Ga. For page see List of Advertisers. FLOWER POTS W. H. Ernest, 28th and M Sts., Washington, D. C. For page see List of Advertisers. A. H. Hews & Co., Cambridge, Mass. For -page see List of Advertisers. Bllfinger Bros., Ft. Edward, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Say! Send to Feustel, for prices on Bed flower pots. Geo. E. Feustel, Falrport, Is. FRUIT PLANTS Wilfrid Wheeler, Concord, Mass. FUCHSIAS ' Baur Floral Co., Erie, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. GALAX H. M. Robinson & Co., 15 Province St., and 9 Chapman PI., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. Michigan Cut Flower Co., 38 & 40 Broad- way, Detroit, Mich. For page see List of Advertisers. Galax. Ask for price on case lots. Scran- ton Florists' Supply Co., Scranton, Pa. GERANIUMS R. Vincent, Jr., & Son, White Marsh, Md. For page see List of Advertisers. J. E. Felthousen, Schenectady, n7^. For page see List of Advertisers. Wm. S. Herzog. Morris Plains, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. C. Elsele. 11th and Roy Sis., Philadelphia, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. In writing to Advertisers icindly mention Horticulture 574 HORTICULTURE April 27, 1967 GLADIOLI Artbur Cowee, Meadowrale Farm, Berlin, New York. For page see List of Advertlsera. Gladioli. W7lte^ for leaflet. B. Ham- mond Tracy, Cedar Acres, Wenham, Mass. GLADIOLI. Groff's Hybrids, Gold^Medal and Sliver Trophy Strain, L'rawford Stralu. Farquhar Hybrid seedlings. JOHN H. UMPLEBY, Lake View, N. Y. Per Per 100 lOOU 5,P00 Gladioli Florist Mix 75 $6.00 7,000 Montbretia Crocos, sin. fl"r. .60 5.00 4,000 Oxalis Shamrock 40 3.00 3,500 Oxalis Purpurea 40 3.00 Cash with order. Elmer Shute, E. F. D. 41, West Newbury, Miss. GLASS Boston Plate & Window Glass Co., Kostoo For page see List of Advertisers. GLASS, High Grade, Doul)Ii~Thick Green- house Glass. Iicrd & Burnham, 1133 Broad- way, N. Y. GLAZING POINT H. A. Ureer, Philadelphia, Pa. For page bee List of Advertisers. GLAZING POINTS, Lord & Burnham Special Glaze Nails (Points). Lord & Burn- faam, 1133 Broadway, N. Y. GLOXINIAS Wm. Elliott & Sons, 201 Fultou St., N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. UREENHOUSE BUILDING MATE- BIAL. D. Iliffe, 49 Washington St. N., Boston. Piping and Constnictioii. Lord & Burnham Co., 1133 Broadway, New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Plerson U-Bar Co., 1 Madison Sq., N. i. For page see List of Advertisers. Ultehlugs & Co., 1170 Broadway, N. i. For page see List of Advertlsera. •1. T. Stearns Lumber Co., Neponset, Boiton. For pa?e see List of Advertisers. King Construction Co., N. Tonawanda, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. J. C. Moninger Co., 117 East Blackhawk St., Chicago, 111. For page see List of Advertisers. S. Jacobs & Sons, 1365-79 Flushing Ave., Brooklyn, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Metropolitan Material Co., 1398-1408 Metro- politan Ave., Brooklyn, N. Y. Weathered Co., Box 789, New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Foley Mfg. Co., 471 W. 22nd St., Chicago. For page see List of Advertisers. GREENHOUSE CONSTRUCTION GREENHOUSE CONSTRUCTION, Semi- Iron Greenhouses, New Truss Houses and Iron Frame Houses. Lord & Burnham, 1133 Broadway, N. Y. GREENHOUSE HOSE Mineralized Rubber Co., 18 Cliff St., N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. GREENHOUSE BRACKETS Buxton & Allard, Nashna, N. H. Economy Greenhouse Bracket. For page see List of Advertisers. GUTTERS GUTTERS, Cast Iron Gutters, L. & B. Improved V Shaped Gutter with drip gut- ter attachment. Lord & Burnham, 1133 Broadway, N. Y. HARDY FERNS AND SUPPLIES H. M. Robinson & Co., 15 Province St., and 9 Chapman PI., Boston, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. A full line of ferns, galax, and all wild greens. N. F. McCarthy & Co., 84 Haw- ley St., Boston. HARDT FERNS AND SUPPLIES— Continned The Kervan Co., 20 W. 27th St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Michigan Cut Flower Co., 38 & 40 Broad- way, Detroit, Mich. Fancy Ferns. For page see List of Advertisers. B. A. Beaven, Evergreen, Ala. Fadeless Sheet Moss. For page see List of Advertisers. HARDY ORCHIDS H. P. Kelsey, Salem, Mass. Cyprlpedium Reglnae. HARDY PERENNIALS M. H. Walsh, Woods Hole, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. Funkia varlegata clumps, $6.00 per 100. H. Pladeck, Elmhnrst, N. Y. Yucca Filamentosa, No. 1, 4c.; Iris Slblr- Ica, 3c. Ellsworth Brown & Co., Sea- brook, N. H. Hemerocallls Thunbergli, 12 Inch clumps, $20 per 100. Yucca filamentosa, strong plants with 50 leaves, $20 per 100. Hibiscus moscheutus, 3 yrs., $4 per 100. Yucca gloriosa, $10 per 100. Ask for trade list of hardy nursery stock. Samuel C. Moon, Morrisville, Pa. HARDY PLANTS Vick & Hill Co., Rochester, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. HEATING APPARATUS Lord & Burnham Co., 1133 Broadway, New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Madison Sq., N. Plerson U-Bar Co., 1 For page see List of Adve.- HItchings & Co., 1170 Broadway, N. V7 __ For page see List of Advertisers. Kroeschell Bros., 35 Erie StT7 Chicago. ~ For page see List of .\dvertlsers. Johnston Heating Co., 1133 Br'dwayTN^ Yi For page see List of Advertisers. W. W. Castle, 170 Summer St., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. HOLLYHOCKS Hollyhocks. Large fleld-grown pl.nnts. $3.00 per 100. Double in separate colors of red. white, pink, yellow and maroon; also the Allegheny strain. Send for cata- logne of hollyhocks, dahlias and hMrdv plants. W. W. WILMORE. Box 382, Den- ver. Colo. HONEYSUCKLES. Golden Honeysuckles, 7c. Ellsworth Brown & Co., Seahrook, N. H. HORSES Useful workhorses for florists' spring work; also florists' delivery wagons, gonS as new. Edward HIgglns, 1 West 28th S t, New Yo rk^ HOT-BED SASH The A. T. Steams Lumber Co., Neponset, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. Plerson U-Bar Co., 1 Madison Sq.. N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. HItchings & Co., 1170 Broadlvayi^N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Lord & Burnham Co.. 1133 Broadway, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. HOT WATER CIRCULATOR W. W. Castle, 170 Summer St., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. HYDRANGEAS. Hydrangea panlculata grandlflora, 3 ft., Sc. Ellsworth Brown & Co., Seabrook. N. H. INSECTICIDES. Nlcotlclde kills all greenhouse pests. P. R. Palethorpe Co., Eleventh St., Louisville. Ky. For page see List of Advertisers. IRISES Y'okohama Nursery Co., 31 Barcia/ St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. JAPANESE LILIES. Yokohama Nursery Co., 31 Barclay St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. KENTIAS A. Leuthy & Co., Rosllndale, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. LAWN AND CEMETERY VASES Kramer Bros. Foundry Co., Dayton, Ohio. LAW^N MOWER Clipper Lawn Mower Co., Dixon, III. tor page see List of Advertisers. LEADING RETAIL FLORISTS Alex. McConnell, New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Thomas Young, Jr., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Fred C. Weber, 4326 Olive St., St. LoaS; Mu. For page Fee List of Advertisers. J. Breltmeyer's Sons, Detroit, Mich. For page see List of Advertisers George H. Cooke, Washington, D. C. For page sec List of Advertisers Samuel Murray, 1017 Broadway, Kansas City, Mo. For page see List of Advertisers. Gude Bros. Co., 1214 F St^, Washington, D. C. For page see List of Advertisers. Eyres, 11 N. Pearl St., Albany, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Young & Nugent,^ W. 28th St., N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Mills, the Florist, Jacksonville, Fla. Telegraph or mall orders promptly filled. Long distance telephone connections. Theodore Miller, 4832 Delmar BvdT, St. Ix)uls, Mo. For page see List of Advertisers. P. J. Hauswirth (temporary address) 13 Congress St., Chicago. For page see List of Advertisers. William J. Smyth, Michigan Ave. and Slat St., Chicago. For page see List of Advertisers. Wm. H. Rock Flower Co., Kansas City, Mo. For page see List of Advertisers. Park Floral Co., Denver, Colo. For page see List of Advertisers. Thos. F. Galvin, 124 Tremont St., Boston. For page see List of Advertteera. W. H. Donohoe, 2 W. 20th St., New York. Atlanta Floral Co., Atlanta, Ga. For page see List of Advertisers. Jacob Schulz, 644 4th Ave., Loulsrtlle, Kjr. For page see List of Advertisers. LILY OF THE VALLEY John Scheepers & Co., 4 and 6 Old Slip, New York. For page see List of Adrertlsen. LIVISTONIAS Llvlstonla Rotundifolla. Well leaved and clean, $6, $9, $12 per doz. J. Roehrs Co., Rutherford, N. J. LOBELIAS NEW— NEW— NEW LOBELIA KATHLEEN MALLARD Fine doable flower; fine, strong 2 1-2 inch pot; $5.00 per doz. Quantity limited. Order at once. J. Roehrs Co., Rutherford, N. J. MASTICA F. O. Pierce Co., 170 Fulton St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. MOON VINES Godfrey Aschmann, 1012 Ontario St., Phlla. For page see List of Advertisers. For List of Advertisers See Page 577 April 27, 1907 HORTICULTURE. o75- NIKOTEEN APHIS PTTNK. Nicotine Mfg. Co., St. Loals, Mo. For page see List of Advertisers. NURSERY STOCK Jobn Waterer & Sons, Ltd., American Nursery, Bagsbot, England. For page see List of Advertisers. " John Si.heepers .% Co! 4 and 6 Old Slip, New York. For puge see Llstjof^ Advertisers. Cottage Gardens Co., Queens, N. Y. Speiimen Nursery Stock. For page see List of Advertisers. rhe Conard & Jones Co., West Grove, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. The F. E. Conine Nursery Co., Stratford. Conn. For page see List of Advertisers. The Wm. H. Moon Co., MorrisvUIe, l'» American Arborvltae. For page see List of Advertisers. Oak Hill Nurseries, 114 Poplar St., Roslindale, Mass. Berbevis Thunbergii. For page see List of Advertisers. Henry A. Dreer, Philadelphia. Rhododendrons, Boxwood Edgin;^, Hardy Shrubs and Border Poreniiials. For page see List of Advertisers. Continental Nurseries, Franklin, Mass. Hardy Shrubs. New England Nurseries, Bedford, Mass. Shnibs, Roses and Herbaceous Perennials. For page see List of Advertisers. Nursery Stock. N. F. McCarthy^&~Co!i 84 Hawley St., Boston, Mass. Cut leaf Staphorn sumach, large st'-i-k. 6c. to 15c.; Kudzu Vines, 15c. Edw. Te.is. Jcpiln, Mo. ORCHXD PLANTS Lager & Hurreli, Summit, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. Sander, St. Albans, England. Importers, Exporters. Growers, Uybrldlst* For page see List of Advertisers. Julius Roehrs Co., Rutherford, N. J For page see List of Advertisers. Carrlllo & Baldwin, Secaucns. N. J For page see List of Advertisers. A. Held, 11-19 William St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Selbrecht & Son, Rose Hill Nurseries. New Rochelie, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Jos. A. Manda, 191 Valley Road, W. Orange. N. J. Orchids, Orchid Baskets, Peat. For page see List of Advertisers. Laella anceps, $4.00 per doz. ; $25.00 per 100. Carriage paid. J. A. McDowell. Ap 167, City of Mexico. PALMS A. Lenthy & Co., Roslindale. Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. Slebreeht & Son, Rose Hill Nurseries, New Rochelie, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Peter Henderson & Co. 35..".7 Cortlnndt St.. New York. John Scbeepers & Co. 4 and 6 Old Slip, New York. For page see List of Advertisers. PAINT AND PUTTY PAINT AND PUTTY: Ideal Greenhonso Lead; Special Greenhouse Putty. Lord & Burnham, 1133 Broadway, N. Y. PANSY PLANTS. Wm. Dobbertin, 595 Joseph Ave., Roches- ter, N. Y. Giant Pansy Plants. For page see List of Advertisers. Pansy plants; strong transplanted, $10.00 per 1000. F. A. Bailer. Bloomington. HI. Large, strong transplanted Pansy Plants, Dreer's Royal E-\hibition and Vaughan's International, $1.00 per 100; $T.."0 per 1.000; smaller transplarted, $5.00 per l.OOO. Send for sample and price list of other plants. Frank Shearer & Son, Binghamton, N. Y. PATENTS SIggers & Slggers, Washington, D. C. For page see List of Advertisers. PEONIES Johnson Seed Co., Philadelphia. Double Chinese Sweet-Scentcd Peonies. For page see List of Advertisers. Yokohama Nursery Co., 31 Barclay St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Peonies, line assortment, $10.00 per 100. F. A. Bailer, Bloomington, 111. Peonies. 1200 sorts. Greatest list any where. C. Betscher, Canal Dover, Olilo. Wholesale grower of peonies. List of 100 varieties. J. F. Rosenfleld. West Point. ■Neb. Peonies. 200 strong undivided five year old clumps; pink sorts only, $25 per 100. Ask for trade list of ornamental nursery stock. Samuel C. Moon, Morrisvilie, Pa. "^ PETUNIAS The Yates Floral Co., Canajoharie, N. Y. Double Petunia the Queen. cr~ElseIe. 11th and Roy Sts., Philadelphia, Pa. Howard's Star and Rosy Morn. For page see List of Advertisers. Wm. S. Herzog. Morris Plains, N. J. For page ste List of Advertisers. PLANT STANDS The Wittbold plant stand, $18.00 per doz. The Geo. Wittbold Co., 1657 Buckinghan; Place, Chicago. POT HAlfGERS Pot hangers, Kramer's $1 doz. by exp.. $1.25 by mall. I. N. Kramer & Son, Cecl.ir Rapids. la. PLANT BED CLOTH Mineralized Rubber Co., 18 Cliff St., N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. RAFFIA Rafha, prime long fiber, sound and strong, ten cents the pound, nine dollars the hun- dred pounds; cash with order, please. A. Rolker & Sons, New York. P. O. Box 759. RHODODENDRONS John Waterer & Sous, Ltd.. American Nursery, Bagshot, Eng. For page see List of Adverllserg. ROSES M. H. Walsh, Woods Hole, Mass. Hardy Roses, H. T. Roses and Ramblers. For page see List of Advertisers. Paul Nieliofl!, Lehighton, Pa. Rose Aurora. For page see List of Advertisers. The Conard & Jones Co., West Grove, Pa For puge see List of Advertisers. Bay State Nurseries, No. Abington, Mass For page see List of Advertisers^ A. N. Plerson, Cromwell. Conn. Grafted Roses, Own-Root Beauties. For page see List of Advertisers. Moutrose Greenhouses, Montrose, Mass. Grafted Bride and Bridesmaid Roses. For page see List of Advertisers. L. B. Ccddington. Murray Hill, N. J. XX Richmond Rose Plants. For page see List of Advertisers. A. T. Boddington, 342 W. 14tli St., New York. Climbing Roses. For page see List of Advertisers. Low-budded roses. No. 1, $95.00; No. 1 1-2. $65.00 1000. H. T. Jones, Elizabeth, N. J. American Beauties. 2 1-2 In., $8.00 per 100: $75.00 per 1000. Chas. H. Totty, Madl- son. N. J. Own root roses. 2 years. C. Ramblers. $7.00; Dorothy Perkins, P. W. and Y. Ram- blers, .$5.00; H. P. roses and Baliy R.->m- biers, $8.00 per 100. Gilbert Costlch, Roch- ester, N. Y. Baliy Rambler roses, fine dormant stock, one year, $12 per 100. 2 1-4-In. pot plants, extra well rooted, $4 per 100, $30 per M. Orders booked for delivery now or any time up to late spring. Samples free Brown Brothers Company. Rochester, N. Y. SALVIAS C. Elsele. nth and Roy Sis., Philadelphia, Pa. Salvia Bonfire. For prge see List of Advertisers. Salvia splendens, 2 1-2-In., red achyran- thes, 2 1-2-ln., $2.00 per 100, $18.00 per 1000. 8. W. Carey, Florist, Urbana, Ohio. SCALECIDE B. G. Pratt & Co., 11 Broadway, N. T. SEEDS H. B. Flske Seed Co. Faneuil Hall Sq., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. T. J. Grey & Co., 32 So. Market St., Boston. Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. Joseph Breck & Sons 51 and 52 N. Market St., Boston, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. W. Atlee Burpee & Co., Philadelphia. "New Creations" In Bush Llmas. For page see List of Advertisers^ J. M. Thorburn & Co., 33 Barclay St., N. ¥. For page see List of Advertisers. Henry A. Dreer, Philadelphia. For page see List of Advertisers. A. T. Boddington, 342 W. 14th St., N. ^. For page see List of Advertisers. H. F. MIchell Co., 1017 Market St.. Phlla. For page see List of Advertisers. James VIck's Sons, Rochester, N. Y. Aster Seed. For page see List of Advertisers. W. W. Rawson & Co., 5 Union St., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. Hjalmar Hartmann & Co., 12 Stormgade, Copenhagen, Denmark. Cauliflower and Cabbage Seed. For page see List of Advertisers. Rlckards Bros., 37 E. 19th St., New York.. For page see List of Advertisers. Johnson Seed Co., 217 Market St., Phlla. For page see List of Advertisers. R. & J. Farquhar & Co.. 6-7 So. Market StT,. Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. Wm. Elliott &rSonsT201 Fultoirst.T^N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. C. C. Morse & Co., 171-73 Clay St., San Francisco, Calif. For page see List of Advertisers. Plumosus seed, $2.50 per 100. Jos. H. Cunningham, Delaware, O. I sell only reliable flower seeds. Ask for wholesale catalogue. O. V. Zangen, Hoboken. N. J. Conrad Appel, Darmstadt, Germany, Es- tab. 1789. High Grade Grass. Clover, and Tree Seeds. Surplus Garden Peas — 50 bu. Alaska, $3.25 per bu.; 40 bu. First and Best, $2.00' per bu. New crop northern Michigan grown: none better. W. F. Allen, Salls- hury, Md. SHEEP MANURE R. & J. Farqnhar & Co.. 6 and 7 So. Mar- ket St.. Boston. Pnlverlzed Sheep Mannre. For page see List of Advertisers. SHEET MOSS E. A. Beaven. Evergreen. Ala. For page see List of Advertisers. SHRUBS. Japanese Wistarias, 8c.; Berberis Thnn- hergii, 12 to 18 in., 3 l-2c.; Hibiscus. C. Eve and Pink, 3c.; Norway Spruce, 1 12 to 2 1-2 ft., Sc. Ellsworth Brown & Co.. Scalirook, N. H. 1000 Large Shrubs 5 to 8 ft. assorted for $150. Ask for trade list of ornamental nur- sery stock. Samuel C. Moon, MorrlsvlIle, Pa. SMALL FRUIT PLANTS Dewberry plants, Lucretla and Austin, $5.00 per 1000, $20.00 per 5000: Premo, $6.00 per 1000. $25.00 per 5000; Turner red rasp- berry plants, $6.00 per 1000. $25.00 per 5000. W. F. Allen, Salisbury, Md. In writing to Advertisers kindly mention Horticulture 576 HORTICULTURE April 27, 1907 SMILAX Smllax seedlings, fall-sown, $3.00 per 1000. F. A. Bailer, Bloomington, 111. SPHAGNUM MOSS Live Sphagnum moss, orchid peat auo orchid baskets always on band. Lager A Hurrell. Summit. N. J. Fresh, clean, 5 bbl. bale, $1.25; 2 bales, $2.25; 5 bales, $5.00; 10 bales, $9.50. Cash. H. K. AUers. Chatsworth, N. J. SPIBEA Splrea, extra fine clumps in leading va riety. F. W. O. Schmltz, I'rlnce Bay, N. I. Splrea, Van Houttii, 2 to 3 ft., 6c.; 18 to 24 in., 4c. Ellsworth Brown & Co., Seabrook, N. H. STEAM TRAP E. Hlppard, Youugstown. O. For page see List of Advertisers. STBAWBEBKY PLANTS Strawberry plants, 90 best varieties, stock unexcelled. Ask for prices ou whai you want. W. F. Allen, Salisbury, Md. THERMOSTATS File and Frost Alarm. Heat regulalurm Brown Alarm Co., Denver, Colo. TOMATO SEEDS Wm. Sim. Cilftondale, Mass. Comet Tomato. VEGETABLE PLANTS Wilfrid Wheeler, Concord, Mass. 50,000 small horseradish sets, 25c. per 100; $2.50 per 1000. S. J. McMlchael, 142 Larkin St., Findlay, O. 600 to 1000 2 1-2 In. Pot Plants, Tomato "The Comet." Strong and ready for shift $3.50 per 100. Cohanzle Caruatiou Green houses. New London, Conn. 50,000 large 4-year old Barrs Mammoth Asparagus roots, $6.00 per 1000; $25.00 per 5000. (500 will fill a sugar barrel.) Ad dress W. F. Allen, Salisbury, Md. Early cabbage, strong transplanted plants ready for the field. Early Jersey Wake field. All Head Early and Succession. $2.50 per 1,000. Send for our price list of Early Vegetable plants. Fmnk Shearer & Son, Market Gardeners, Binghamton, N. Y. Now ready to ship, Jersey Wakefield, Wiimigstadt, and Market Gardener's Early Cabbage, No. 1 stock, 15c. per 100, $1.25 per 1000. Tomato plants. Dwarf Cham- pion, Spark's Earliana, Lorlllard King of the Earliest. 15c. per 100, $1.25 per 1000. S. J. McMlchael, 142 Larklns St., Find- lay, O. VENTILATING APPARATUS Lord & Burnham Co., 1133 Broadway, N. X For page see List of Advertisers. Plersou U-Bar Co., 1 Madison Sq., N. Y For page see List of Advertiserg. Hitchlngs & Co., 1170 Broadway, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Weathered Co., 46-48 Marlon St.. N. fT For page see List of Advertisers. Foley Mfg. Co., 471 W. 22nd St.. Chicago For page see List of Advertisers. The Advance Co., Richmond, Ind. For page see List of Advertisers. J. C. Monlnger Co., 421 Hawthorne Ave., Chicago. The Chicago Litter. VENTILATING MACHINERY, New Model encased, self-oiling gear; Standard Model Open Gear Pipe and Fittings, Cast Iron and Wrought Pipe, Valves, Elbows, Pipe Hooks, Autiimatic Air Headers, etc. Lord & Burnham, 1133 Broadway N. Y. VINCAS 10.000 vlncas 2 1-2 In., fine, $2.50 per 100: $20.00 per 1000. ' R. Cuttings same. $1.00 per 100; $7.00 per 1000. Cash, please. Benj. Connell, West Grove, Pa. VIOLETS H. B. Carlton, Willoughby, O. Violet, Gov. Herrlck. For page see List of Advertisers. WILD SMILAX E. A. Beaven, Evergreen, Ala. Southern Smllax. For page see List of Advertisers. 'WIBE'WOBK Reed & Keller, 122 W. 25th St., N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. VVlrework. Write for our catalogue. Holton & Hunkel Co., Milwaukee, Wis. William E. Helischer's Wire Works. 38 40 Broadway. Detroit, Mich. The "Just Right" kind. Send .'or tuce list. Frank W. Ball, 31 East Third Street, Cincinnati, O. All standard frames in stock. Special de- signs made to order in hurry-up time. N. F. McCarthy & Co., 84 Hawley St., Bos- ton, Mass. 'WIBE SUPPOBTS The Helm Carnation Support. Write for price. Helm Carnation Support Co., Con- nersviile. -lud. 'WHOLESALE FLOBISTS Boston N. F. McCarthy & Co.. 84 Hawley St., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. H. M. Robinson & Co., 15 Province St., and 9 Chapman PI., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. George A. Sutherland Co.. 34 Hawley St., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. Welch Bros., 226 Devonshire St., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. Buffalo Wm. F. Kasting, 383-87 Ellicott St.. Buf- faio, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Chicago Chas. W. McKellar, 51 Wabash Av., Chicago. For page see List of Advertisers. Peter Reinberg, 51 Wabash Ay., Chicago. For page see List of Advertisers. A. L. Randall Co., 19-21 Randolph St., Chicago. For page see List of Advertisers. E. F. Wlnterson Co.. 45-49 Wabash Ave., Chicago. For page see List of Advertisers. Poehlmann Bros. Co., 35 Bandolpb St., Chicago. » For page see List of Advertisers. Detroit Michigan Cut Flower Exchange, 38 & 40 Broadway. For page see List of Advertisers. New York J. K. Allen, 106 W. 28th St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Wm. Stuart Allen Co.. 63 W. 28th St., New Kork. For page see List of AdvertiserB. J. S. Fenrich, 110 W. 28th St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Ford Bros., 48 W. 28th St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. H. E. Froment, 57 W. 28th" StTT Nevv" YorkT For page see List of Advertisers. Alex. J. Guttman, 43 W. 28th St. New York. For page see List of Advertisers. E. C. Horan, 55 W. 28th St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. A. H. Langjahr, 55 W. 28th St.. New York. For page see List of Advertisers. James McManus, 42 W. 28th St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Chas. Mlllang, 50 W. 29th St., New York. For page see List of AdvertLsers. John I. Raynor, 49 W. 28th St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. W. F. Sheridan. 39 W. 28tii St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Traendly & Scbenck, 44 W. 28th St.. New York. For page see List of Advertisers. WHOLESALE FLOBISTS— Continued New York. A. L. Young & Co., 64 W. 28th St.. New York. For page see List of Advertisers. John Young, 51 W. 28th St.. New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Philadelphia W. E. McKlsslck, 1221 Filbert St., PUI1«- delphia. Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. Leo Niessen Co., 1209 Arch St.. Philadel- phia, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. The S. S. Pennock-Meehan Co., 1608-18 Ludlow St., Philadelphia, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. Edward Reld, 1526 Ranstead St., VbUi- delphia, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. Pittshnrg J. B. Murdoch & Co., 645 Liberty St., Pittsburg, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. New Offers in This Issue. COLD STORAGE VALLEY FOR DECORATION DAY. John Scheepers & Co., 4 and 6 Old Slip. New York. For page see List of Advertisers. CYCAS STEMS: CHINESE PRIMU- LA SEED. H. F. Michell Co., I'hiiadelphla. For page see List of Advertisers. FANCY AND DAGGER FERNS. Crowl Fern Co., Miiiingtou, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. GLOXINIAS. W. W. Rawson & Co., 5 Union St., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. GLOXINIAS: FANCY LEAVED CALADIUMS. H. H. Berger & Co., 47 Barclay St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. JAPANESE LILIES: TUBEROUS BEGONIAS. A. T. Boddington, 3-12 W. Htb St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. LATANIA BORBONICA. John Ralph, Saratoga Springs. N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. SAGO PALM StF£MS. Johnson Seed Co., Philadelphia. For page see List of Advertisers. SEEDS: GLADIOLI BULBS. H. Vj. Fiske Seed Co.. Faueuil Hall Sq.. Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. SPECIAL OFFER ON CHRYSAN- THEMUMS. Charles H. Totty, Madison. N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. STRAWBERRY SARATOGA. Geo. R. Schauber, Bailston Lake. N. Y., Box 4. For page see List of Advertisers. For List of Advertisers See Page 577 April 27, 1907 HORTICULTURE 577 List of Advertisers Page Alexander J. K S^S Allen J. K •■•570 Allen Wm. Stuart Co. 57° American Nursery. ..552 Aschmann Godlrev. • • 55° Atlanta Floral Co. ...567 Barrows H.H.& Son. 564 Baur Floral Co. 55' BayersdorferH.&Co. 56S-568 Bay Sute Nurseries.. 55» Heaven, E. A.. •••■••57' Berger H. H & Co.- 504 Boddington A.T. 55° Boston Florist Letter Co 567 Boston Plate and Win- dow Olass Co 578 Breck Joseph & Sons 563 Breilmeyer s J. Sons.567 Bridgeman's Seed Warehouse 5*3 Burpee W. A. & Co.. 563 Buxton & Allard 579 CarkonH. R 55' Canilloa Baldwin . . .564 Castle W.W ..578 Chicago Carnation Co 55' Clipper Lawn Mower Co 579 Coddin^ton L. B 55° Conard& Jones 55" Conine F. E. Nursery Co 55a Cooke G.H 567 Cottage Gardens 552 Cowee A 551 Crowl Fern Co 57' Dobbertin Wm 565 Domer F. Sons & Co. 551 Dreer H. A 565-579 Dysart R.J. 5^8 East Brideewater Dahlia Garden 565 Edwards Folding Box Co 568 Eisele C 550 Elliott Wm.& Sons. .562 Esler J G 579 Ernest W.H 578 Eyres 567 Farquhar R. & J. & Co 563 Felthouscn J. E 565 FenrichJ. S 571 Fiske H. E. SetdCo. 563 Foley Mfg. Co 579 Ford Bros 57° Froment H. E. 57° Galyin Tl-os. F 567 Goinsaivos R. L. .... 565 GreyT.J.&Co 563 Gude Bros. Co 567 Guttman Alex. J.55r-57° Page Lager St Hurrell 564 Langjahr, Alfred H. . . 57' Leuthy A. & Co 5*5 Lord & Burnham Co. 580 Manda Jos. A 564 McCarthy N. F 57' McConnell Alex.. 567 McKellar Charles W. 568 McKissick.W. E 568 McManus Jas. 570 MichellH. F. Co. ...563 Michigan Cut Flower Exchange 57' Millang Charles 570 MillangJ.A 57' Miller Theo 5*7 Mineralized Rubber Co 579 Moninger J. C 579 Montrose Greeohou- ses 55° Moon Wm. H. Co.. ..55a Morse C. C. St Co. ..563 Murdoch J. B.&Co.. 57' Murray Samuel 5^7 New England Nur- series 55a New York Cut Flower Co. Nicotine Mfg. Co. NiehoH Paul Niessen Leo. Co... Hail Asso. 579 Haines J. E. .. 5;t Hammond Benj 578 Harlowarden Green- houses 55' Hartmann Hjalmar St Co 563 Hauswlrth P.J 567 Held A 564 Herbert David & Son 565 HerrA. M 565 HeraogW. S 55' HewsA. H. &C0....578 Hilfineer Bros 578 HippardF, '79 Hltchines&Co 580 Horan F.. C 57° Horticulture Pub. C0.578 Jacobs S. & fv)ns . Johnson Seed Co.. KastingW. F Kervan Co., The King Cons. Co. . ■57' .578 •550 .568 Oak Hill Nurseries . . 55a Palethorpe P. R S78 Park Floral Co 567 Pennock-Meehan Co. 550-568 PerkinsSt. Nurseries. 565 Pierce F. O. 579 Pierson A.N 55' 55" Pierson F.R. Co 55° Pierson U Bar Co. ... 580 Poehlmann Bros. Co.. 568 Ralph John 554 Randall A. L. Co.... 568 Rawson W. W . & Co. 563 Raynor John 1. 570 Reed& Keller 57' Reid Edw 5** Reinberg Peter s^i Rickards Bros 563 Robinson H.M.& Co. 566-57' Rock Wm. L 5*7 Roehrs Julius Co 561 Rolker August & SonS570 Rose Hill Nurseries .55" Sander & Son 564 S hauberGeo. R.....565 Scheepers John St C0.565 Schulz Jacob 567 Sheridan W. F 57° Siebrecht & Sons 552 Siggers & Siggers 578 Situations 8: Wants.. 577 Skidelskv S. S 55' Smyth Wm. J.. 567 Stearns A. T. Lumber Co. ■•579 Sutherland Geo. A. Co 568 The Advance Co 579 ThorburnJ.M. St Co. 563 Totty Cha=. H S3' Traendly St Schenck.570 TullyJ. B 577 Vick' s Jas. Sons 563 Vick&HillCo. 55' Vincent R. Jr. St Sons.565 WalshM. H 552 Waterer John St Sons. 552 Weathered Co. 579 Weber F. C 567 Weber H. St Sons. . ■ ^55' Welch Bros • • 568 Winterson E. F. Co.. 568 GREENHOUSES BUILDING OR CON- TEMPLATED. New. Sanduskv, 0.— City greenhouse. Duluth. Minn.-W. W. Seelcins, one ^Tanbury, Ct.-J. E. Cornell, three houses, each 20x50. Additions. Denver, Colo.— Park Floral Co., one ''"Baltimore, Md.-J. M. Sommers, one ^°Auburn, Me.-C. Shackley, one house, 40 feet. Lyndonville, range of houses Rock Island, one house, 18x50. Cumberland Centre Chase, one house. „ tj * i r ' Northampton, Mass.— R. B. & A. a. Graves, extensions. Des Plaines, Iir.-Frank Garland, two houses, each 40x150. ,. ^ , Grosse Ft. Farms. Mich.-Fred Pautke, one house, 10x20ii. ^ Albanv N Y.— Frederick Goldring, three hoAses, each 120x150, one 40 ft. '^Philadelphia, Pa.-Myers & Samt- xnan one house; George Burton, three ''°Portiand, Me.-F. H. Chase, 100 foot addition; Leighton Bros., one house 80 feet. Wm H. Lutton of Jersey City, has secured the contract for the erection of a large range of greenhouses AV Fensar of Irvington, N. HELP WANTED vviVTii'n AT ONCE— A sober and ener- Tt. 3 Wexford_Ra:,_Worcegte^^Iass. wiNTRD- Sir.sle man as assistant rose grreron\otLe,.cial place S!.a,y p^^^ tlon to cood mnn. Gne leieieui-i- ^ " lis? p^acf and state wages e.p.cted with 3. Vt.— James Burns, 111.— Henry Gaethje, Me.-F. H. ■WANTED— Good active young man, ex- l^rS.^^ "^^^-' cS?e%f t!: C?7LTURb7i1 Hamilton Flace.^Boston^ SITUATIONS WANTED_ K. R., care HORTICULTURE. .^ss^af^Mgs^^ apply to W. W. Rawson & Co.. a umu St., Boston. Mass. ^ HORTICULTURAL SITUATION WANTED--Long experience In orchids, general, "^o™ •'' .^vill give best of ref- llLclJlulJr^etJ. Pjvate place pre- fcrred Address D. A., Box 30d, ussining, N. Y. SITUATION WANTED— As superintend- -'* °%re"'^iS%°el.rprac?fe"%xplHeSc'e In"lirbrInches;='I?s?-cla" landscape eugl- L^eeran'^d 'capable of designing a^f /«^«^°P; Inc the outdoor features of '^'ly .^/^"'j?' %e OT small; flvst-class grower of fruit. ha- any r 0 and i; for J., iron construction, heated by hot water for $.35 000. He has also the contract for the' erection of Wm. Gahrs' green- houses at Newark, N. J. Robert "KTagge, of mT Clemens, Mich., is arranging to build a new boiler room. ^^^_ vegetables, fancy cut ^"^'^'^^..-^^ f„.„ mental plants; can manage stock and tarm family- interviews can be arranged; Al references Address Landscape Engineer, care HORTICULTURE. iiim>m»miw»ww«ww»»«»^ WANTS, FOR SALE, ETC. Adverlisements in this column one cent a word. Initials count as words. Cash with order. All correspondence addressed "care H O R T I Cu L- TURE" should be sent to Jl nam- _ ilton Place, Boston. ^^^ enl stock and nursery stock. Good lann scape engineer. Total abstainer. GooJ refeiences; good wages expected Pla c preferred Which can be bought later A ; dross Horticulturist. care HORllCUi. TURE. ■R'AVTED— Situation as Head Gardener 1 ptivati place; capable of taking care of ehids, ferns, palms, roses, etc Best of ferences. Address N., care of HORU- HELP WANTED on or references CULTURE^_^ -T— TiT --f^i'-JJ^^r'^iTnr pleasure rCcommenu the services of a skilled gardener and ore. d Irowet- to any lad.v or S^nt'"";;" '"t-^n- 1^ The services of such a man. Apply L.iriillo & Baldwin, Secaucus, N. J. HORTICULTURE needs a wide- awake representative in every town in the land. Good commissions paid FOR SALE •579 ■563 Yokohama Niirseries •■571 ..571 ■■579 Kroeschell Bros. .577-579 Co. - Young A.L. &Co.. Young Tohn Young, Thos. Jr... Voung& Nugent. ■ 565 .570 .570 .567 -567 on advertising and subscriptions, you are ambitious, write for temi^s. ■ -WANTED— WorkTng^loi-eman for a mercial place who must be a hist If Is Your Name In The Above List? If Not, Why Not? com- class plnntsman, capable of growL.g a general line of decorative plants of ^'^t uaUty. also bedding plants. State "Sf-,,^";^''";^,. tions and wages expected. Foieman, cajL HORTICULTURE, 11 Hamilton Place, Bos- ton. Mass. ^ ■WANTED— Expert h^^lp in our Green- bo^s Where .nothing^but^Cut Flowers^a.e u,^ grower and pot man. State salary and experience in first letter. B'lorist, 1035 Prospect Avenue, Cle\eiana, Ohio. FOR SALE. Desirable Greerhouse Plant, diiwtly op- nosite Spring Forest Cemetery Bingham- ^^■;!emetery^ots^g;tem in^recelpts. care A dwellin lind comprising twenty city .'ots. Joying business and open chance «« mcreaso So d on account of advance in yeais. Apply to James B. Tully. 47 Spimg Forest Ave. i;inghamton, N. Y. grown for a high Chrysanthemum grower -S^^^NTED-W5Ildii^orema^ vrbo ""'J" . stands carnations, 'mums a°RAV^II>^cly's Paint Book," written by a thorough- ly practical painter, will be found a complete guide to the art of outdoor and indoor paintinj^. It is designed for the special use of those who wish to do their own painting. It gives practical lessons in plain painting, varuishing, polishing. Staining, paper liang^ iiig, kalsoniining, etc. It also tells how to renovate furniture and gives many hints on artistic work for decorating a home. Precise directions are given for mixing paints for all purposes. If farming tools and farm i?ehicles are kept painted, they will last twice as long, and anybody can do the work with the aid of this book. It is handsomely and substantially bound in cloth. A copy will be sent postage prepaid on receipt of price, 9^*^^ Address HORTICULTURE, II Hamilton Place, Boston, Mass. SCALECIDE FOR ROSES. Our correspondent's advice to use Scalecide on rose bushes should not be construed as recommending the use of that insecticide during summer in- discriminately. Scalecide should be used with extreme caution on rose bushes except in the dormant season, and although it is non-caustic and non- irritating even to the eyes, it will scald the rose leaf during hot weather if ap- plied in the mornings or during the heat of the day. It has been used in the late afternoon without any Injury whatever. For the green aphis on rose bushes, it may be used at a strength of 1 to 50 of water. Send other business direct to Washington. Saves time and insures better service. Personal attention guaranteed. Twenty-five years' active service. SPECIALTY: "Working on the Failures of Others." SIGGERS & SIGGERS PATENT LAWYERS Box 9, National Union Buiidlng Wa8hington, D. C. SLUG SHOT KILLS INSECTS in Garden or Green- house. Sold by Seed Delivers. For pamphlet address B. HAMMOND, Fishkill-on-HDdsofl, N. Y. April 27, 1907 HORTlCULTURi: 57> THE KROESCHELL BOILER is the only perfect Hot Water Boiler. Made in J5 sizes, heating 6000 to 50,000 sq. ft. g^lass to 60° at 15° below zero. Prices and Catalogue on application KROESCHELL BROS. GO. 35 Erie Street, CHICAGO The Standard SteamTrap Certificate of merit awarded at Washington, D. C, Florists' Convention. For simplicity, durability and per- fect satisfaction it has them all guessing. It is in a class by itself. To see it work a large plant as well as a small will convince the most sceptical that it is the Florists' Friend. The Standard Ventilating Machine still leads as the most durable, easiest working and the all-around satistactory machine. The Duplex Gutter is gaining all the time, over i2,ooofeet sold thus far this season. Catalogues free. E. HIPPARD, Yonngstown, Ohio tmm SASH BARS 82 fMt *T loHgrei HOT BED SASH PECKY CYPRESS BENCH LUMBER GREENHOUSES ERECTED AND EQUIPPED COMPLETE IF DESIRED Write for Circular "D" and Prices The A. T. STEARNS LUMBER CO. NEPON8ET, BOSTON, MASS. Why not try ANCHOR GREENHOUSE HOSE on your nert order, Pl3nt Bfid Cloth ^=ct\?«c.',Tnd'"tal'aT. I lUIII UUU UIUIII ,o,j,sfj„ circulation of air. Mineralizetl Rubber Com IB CIHt Strait, Mew York USE THE BEST. • Economy Greenhouse Brackets are used by leading growers every- where. Send for price list and de- scriptive circular. BUXTON & ALLARD, Depl. A, Nashua, N. H. «L TONAWAMM. The Mower that will kill all the Weeds In your Lawn. If you keep the weeds cut so they do not go to seed and cut your grass with- out breaking the small feeders of rojts, the grass will become thick and the weeds will disappear. The cupper will do it. Ask your dealer for tbem. If ihey have not g it them, below is the price; No. I — i2-inch Mower $5; No. 2 — is-inch Mower $6: No. 1 — i8-inch Mower $7; No. 4^21-inch Mower $8, Send draft money-order or registered letter. la writing advertisers, mention Hortlcultnre WNHOUSE CONSTRUCTION LUMBER John C. Honinger Co. 117 E. Blackhawk St., CHICAGO WEATHERED COMPANY BOX 789, NEW YORK GREENHOUSE BUILDING AND HEATING Send for Catalogue ^^^^^^*"" sow IS THE TIME TO INSURE TOUR GLASS AGAINST DAMAGE BT HAIL. For particulars address •. Emimr, Sm^tllm Rhfr, K. J. Holds Class Firmly Sae the Point * PEERLESS OlftaliiC Point, ar. Ui.bMi. Mo righu or l.ftl. Box of \ 1,000 poiou 76 OU. pMlpald. HENBY A. DREEB. 1 U ClioMa.l ••., mia., ra. ^ar**^^**''*'******^~'^**' ^ Let it Strikl r YOU 4 in. pots, 50c. per doz. $3.00 per 100 Ageratum Initiiitable, Pfince:5S Pauline and Blue Peffe<-tiou, Salvia Ball of Fire, Anthericuni vittatuni. li'uchsias invaiiety. Heliotioiies. Ipomaea. Heavenly Blue, variegated Periwinkle. Cobaea scaudens, Cuphea. Lanta'ja, Lobelia, Parlor Ivy. Snapdragon Giant White. Shasta Daisies, 3 varieties. Bouvardia Hum- boldtii for summer tio^\ering. Moonvine, the true white variety, Night-Blooming Jasmine. Viburnum plicatum. The same varieties, strong plants from 3-inch pots, .fl.W per IW. .\sparagus plumosus and Spiengerii, strong plants, o-incli pots, ,S2.00 per doz. Dracaena indivisa, fine stock, $2.0 Xv Xv 1© Grand New Pink Carnation for I907 A few tliousand R. C and pot plants left. Order (juick. This variety is a money maker. Price of rooted cuttings, $2.50 per doz.: $12.00 per 100 ; SIOO.OO per HXK) Price of pot plants. 2 1-4 in., $3 eo per doz. ; $1.5 00 jier 100 THE H. WEBER & SONS CO., Oakland, Md. Special offer to Horticulture readers CHRYSANTHEMUMS I will sell 100 plants of the new singles in 10 or 20 varieties for $ 1 2.00. .Selection to be left to me. A list of varieties mailed on appli- cation. This offer holds good only by mentioning Horticulture. CHARLES H. TOTTY Madison, N. J. FIELD CARNATIONS For July 1 Delivery Contracted For. Only the Newest Kinds Also CHRYSANTHEMUM NOVELTIES SEXD FOB LIST HARLOWARDEN GREENHOUSES, Greenport, N. v. DON'T Be Afraid To invest In ROSE PINK ENCHANTRESS It IS both free and ''fincy"— a sure money-maker. Price $7.00 per 100; $60 per 1000 Delivery January and later. Write for Descriptive Circular. S. S. SKIDELSKY 824 No. 24th Street, Philadelphia CARNATIONS. Red Chief — Bright scarlet— early and very produc- tive. $i2.oo per loo; $ioo.oo per looo. Average 3 in. flower. A leader in every respect. Bonnie Maid — Clear pink edged white. — $12.00 per loo; 103.00 per 1000. Large well formed bloom. Very early and productive. F. D0R.NE:R «* SONS CO. La Fayette, Ind. FUCHSIA Little Beauty. Strong. thrifty plants, 2 % inch, ready for 4 inch pots, $4 per 100. Barrowsii, 4 in., §15.00 per 100. Adiantum Croweanum 6 in. 50c each. Ficus Elastica 6 in., 50c ; 7 in., 75c. English Ivy, 3 inch, ^4.00 per 100. BAUR FLORAL CO., - Erie, Pa. GOVERNOR HERRICK tme: ivbw- -vror^EJT Originated and introduced by H. R. CARLTON, Willouehby, O. We have the following stock in the finest condition to plant and now is the time to plant: aJi inch at $2.00 per doz., $10 per 100 and $75 per 1000 4 '* " 2.50 " " 12 " 100 " 75 " 1000 It will pay you. Try it. Order at once. Guaranteed Strong, Healthy Stock, i% in. pot . RlCHnOND. $4.00 per 100, $15.00 per 1000. GOLDEN GATE, IVORY, BRIDESHAID, $2 50 per too, $io.oo per 1000. WEST VIEW GREENHOUSES, Madison, N.J. In ordering goods please add, "I saw It in HORTICULTURE." WHITE. Early — Willowbrook Mid-Season -Miss Minnie Wanamaker, Ivory, Mrs. H. Robinson, Niveus, Queen, Alice Byron, Eureka L.ate— Mrs. .\ c.\rthur. PiNK. Early— Mid-Season -Pink Ivory, J. li. Shaw, .\dela, Mrs. Perrin, tithelyn, A. J Balfour, Willam H. Duck- h-tm. Dr. Enguchard L.ate— Maud Dean, The Harriott. YELLOW. Early- Mid-Season— G. Pitcher, Col. D. Applcton, Mrs. William Duckham. l.ate— Majjr Bonnaffon, H. W. Reiman. Root Cuttings, $» 00 per 00: $ 15.00 per looo. The M rate obtains only when 250 or more of a variety are ordered. For lots of 3000 or more write for special prices. A. N. PierSOn, CromweU, Conn. HARDY PLANTS LARGE STOCK ON HAND Send for Price List Aquilegia, Campanula, Delphinum.Digi- tallis, Dicentras, Eulalia, Gaillardia, G.vpsophila, Heliopsis, Helianthus, Hemerocallis, Hibiscus, Iris Germanica, Iris Kaempferi, Lychnis, Monarda, Phlox, Piuks, Phitycodon, Spirea, Stok- esia, Tritoma, Yucca, and many other varieties. VICK & HILL CO. P.O. Box 61 3 Rochester, N. Y. GLADIOLI Beautifully illustrated catalog, colored plate, etc., describing Qroffs Hybrids, Named Novel- ties of rare beauty. Mixtures and Collections to color and fine Mixtures of all colors. Write for it. ARTHUR COWEE Gladiolus Specialist MEADOWVALE FARM, BERLIN, N. Y. FIRST CLASS STOCK Salvias, Dreer's superb single fringed Pe- tunia, Ageratum, Lobelia, Coleus, strong, 2 inch, $1.75 per 100; $16.00 per 1000. Geraniums, strong 3 inch branched, $40.00 per 1000; Double Grant, $35.00; M. Verbenas. $16.00 per 1000. Cash. WM. S. HERZOG, Morris Plains, N, J. 5«4 horticulturje: May 4, li)07 GRAFTED ROSES We offer this year the following assort- ment: Bride, Bridesmaid, Bon Silene, Etoile de France, Franz Deegan. Oolden Gate, Ivory, Gen. ricArthur, Kate rioulton, Kaiserin Au- gusta Victoria, Killarney, La [)etroit. Liberty, Mme. Abel Chatenay, Hme. Caroline Testout, Mme. Hoste, Hrs. Pierpont Morgan, Daman Cocliet, Harechal Niel, Perle Des Jardins, Papa Gontier, Riclimond, Rosalind Orr Eng- lish, Souv. Du President Carnot, Souvenir De Wootton, Tom Field, Uncle John, Wellesley. The above grafted from 2 1-4 Inch pots «5.00 per 100; $120.00 per 1,000 for A No. 1 stock; nothing else will be sent oat. On their own roots, from 2 1-2 inch pots, re- rrtted from 2 inch. $6.00 per 100; $50.00 per 000. AMERICAN BEAUTY On own roots, from 2 1-2 Inch pots, $8.00 per 100; $75.00 per 1,000; 3 Inch pots, $12.00 yer 100; $100.00 per 1,000; April, May and one delivery. OUR GUARANTEE GOES WITH EVERY PLANT A.N,PIERSON,Groiiiwell,Conn, LADY^AY AND HARDY GARDEN ROSES in choice varieties. Field grown plants, first quality stock including Frau Karl Druschki. New Hardy Hybrid Tea Dean Hole. Killarney and Souvenir de Pierre Notting. Herbaceous Paeonies. Hollyhocks and Phlox. Catalogue mailed on request. M. H. WALSH ROSE SPECIALIST WOODS HOLE. MASS. NEW CANNAS William Saunders^ soc, each New York Ottawa $5.00 per doz. $35 00 per 100 Send for our U^t and descriptive catalogue We have a large Steele of the best varieties. ROSES on their own roots our specialty Shrubbery in variety Be sure and get our calalogue. The CONARD & JONES CO., west grove, Pj- The F. E. Conine Nursery Go. Established 12 Years. When you do not know where to get what you want Send to us. We can 1111 Bost any kind of an order In our line. RETAIL ONLY. SPECIMEN NURSERY STOCK Deciduous Trees and Shrubs, Ever^eens. Rhododendrons, Azaleas, over one hundred (100) acres of the choicest varieties. SE*ID FOR PRICE LIST COTTAGE GARDENS CO. Queens. Lone Island. - New York 10,000 Berbeiis Thunbergii, i8 to 24 inch, at $50.00 per 1000. 15,000 Berberis Thunbergii, 15 to 18 inch, at $40.00 per 1000. All are 2 yr. old transplants, fine bushy stock. 2,000 Myrtle, nice plants, at $45.00 per 1000. 8,000 choice Dahlia Roots for sale cheap. Oak Hill Nurseries, Roslindale, Mass. 10,000 SPECIIVIEN EVERGREENS PRICES RIGHT ALL TRANSPLANTED Balled and Burlapped when required Abies Balsamea, 3 4 fi.; 4-5 ft. concolor, 2-3 ft.; 4-5(1.: 5-6ft.;6-7ft. " Doug;lassi, 3-4 ft.: 4-5 ft. Buxus sempervirens natural* 1H-2 ft.; 3-361. " pyramidalis, 4-5 ft. 3tandard5, 18 in. heads. Juniperas virginica, 2-^ ft : 3-4(1.. 4-5 ft. Picea alba, 2-3 ft.. 3-4 ft, excelsa, 2-3 ft ; 3-4 ft.; 4-5 (t. " inverta, 3-4 ft.; 4-5 ft.; 5-6 ft. pungens green, 3-4 ft. : 4-5(1. blue, 3-4 ft.; 4-5 ft. Pinus mugho, 12-18 in,; 18-24 in-' 2-2J6 (t. ■' strobus, ^White Pine) 3-4 ft.; 4-5 ft.; 5 6 ft.: 6-7 ft. " sylvestris. 2-3 ft ; 3-4 ft.; 4-5 ft. Retlnospora plumosa, 2-^ ft. filifera, 3-4 ft. Thuya Hoveyii, 2 ft: 3ft. '• lutea, 3-4 ft-; 4-5 ft. " occidentalis, 3-4 ft ; 4-5 ft.: 5-6 ft. " pyramidalis, ^-4 ft ; 4-5(1. " Reversii. 4-5 ft " iiiberica, (sheared) 18 in.: 2 ft.; 2% ft.; 3 ft. " Warreana, 4-5 ft. TREES, SHRUBS and ROSES in great variety WE CROW ABOUT lOOO VARIETIES HERBACEOUS PERENNIALS ESTIiWIATES CHEERFULLY GIVEN. CATALOGUES FREE. NEW ENGLAND NURSERIES, Inc., BEDFORD, MASS. r i 10,000 AMERICAN ARBORVITAE (Thuya Occidentalis) Each tree grows wide apart and splendidly developed on all sides. So bushy that for hedges or screens they will go almost twice as far apart as ordinary Arborvitaes will. Thev have been frequently transplanted and are supplied with an abundance of fine fibrous roots. Can be dug and shipped with ball if desired. per 10 per lOO 3-4 ft. size $6.00 $50.00 4-5 ft. size 7.50 60.00 Prices for dealers only. Packing additional at cost. 25 or more at the rate per 100. Send to us for Ornameatal Nursery Stock of all Kinds. THE WM. H. MOON CO., Morrisville, Pa. John Waterer & Sons, ki AMERICAN NURSERY BAGSHOT, ENGLAND have the finest slock of recognized Hardy Rhododendrons, Azaleas, An- dromedas, high class Evergreens and specimen Conifers. Ask for special list Of plants grown for the American trade. John Waterer & Sons are the great exhibitors of Rhododendrons ir London. ... Emtttblluhmd 40 Ymmrm ... ROSE HILL NURSERIES NEW ROCHELLE, N. Y. iMosf Gomplete Horticultural Establishment InAmeHoa SIEBRECHT &, SON New York Office: Siebrecht Building, 425 Fifth Avenue ROSES STRONG DORMANT PLANTS Immediate Delivery. Prices Right. American Beauty, Clothilde Soupert, Gloire de Dijon, Kaiserin Augusta Victoria, La France, Mad. Caroline Tes- tout, Frau Karl Druschki, Crimson Rambler, Baby Rambler, Dirothy Perkins, etc., etc., SUITABLE FOR FORCING. General Catalog and Price Lists ready. BAY STATE NURSERIES, North Abington, Mass. May 4, 1907 HORTICULTURE 585 Bryophyllum calycinum (Salisb.) A relic of bygone years, when greenhouses on private places were more occupied with collections of decorative and flowering plants and curiosities from the vegetable world, than in our day. Now the mercantile products of cut flowers have increased and thrown out the old-fash- ioned but always interesting plants, which gladdened not only tlio amateur grower and lover of the children of Flora, but also gave joy to the old gardener. Verysel- ilom nowadays we see these old-timers, and I, therefore, thought it- would give pleasure to some of the younger people in the craft to be acquainted with one of them. It is a plant cultivated more for curiosity's sake than anything else. The student of botany finds here some- thing that he very seldom will discover in any other plant, namely, its mode of propagation, because every notch of its loaf when taken from the plant and placed in a Tunis: and w.Trm location will produce a new plant, ludci'd. now plants will form on specimens placed in the botanical press without previous immersion in hot water. It' receives its generic name from two Greek words mean- ing branch and leaf, from this habit. Bryophyllum is a perennial, evergreen, succulent, fru- tescent, stove-house plant, which belongs to the natural order Crassulaceae and is native of Mexico, although now widely distributed in the tropics. It was first in- troduced into England from Calcutta by Dr. Roxburgh, who in turn procured it from, the Moluccas. It grows in the Philippines and is the Bryophyllum germinans of the second edition of Bhmco's flora. It has also escaped in southern Florida, where it flourishes luxuriantly when once established. The flow- ers are pendulous, arranged on open, panicled cymes, rather large, of yellowish green color tinged with pur- ple; the calyx is bladdery and of oblong form from which the tubular corolla projects as can be seen in the illustration. It is successfully grown when given good drainage, rich soil and moderate heat. -iJdyt^ • Plant Plenty of Annuals I understand fully that every reader of Horticul- ture is 30 well versed regarding the cultivation of our annual flowers that 'comment along this line is entirely unnecessary, but as I am and always have been such an admirer of this class of flowers, I cannot but feel that you will forgive me for urging their very liberal plant- ing in your gardens, as the outdoor season for sowing the seed approaches. There are no flowers more useful all through the summer and early autumn than annuals; you need them in unlimited quantities for the vases and other decorations that are daily made, especially for the luncheon and dinner table. Again for exhibition pur- poses at the fall flower shows what is there better? It is very easy to have them by giving the matter a little forethought now. AVhenever I think of annuals my mind always reverts to those popular favorites that it seems to me should be grown whenever circumstances will permit in large quantities ; those elegant varieties whose cut blooms can not onlv be used in decorative work, but also serve in tlie first place for exhibition purposes. I refer to such valuable subjects as asters, balsams, calendulas, coreop- sis, cosmos, marigolds, mignonette, nasturtiums, pop- ]iies. Phlox Drummondii, salpiglossis, scabiosa, stocks, verbenas and zinnias. Space forbids a more lengthy list. Most of these sorts are fine for cutting, in fact can be used with very satisfactory results all through the season. I have not forgotten sweet peas, but as they are planted outdoors so much earlier than the other annuals, and moreover liave by tacit consent been placed in a class bv themselves. I will say no more about them at this time. Having directed your attention to some of 586 HORTICULTURE May 4, 190T our most esteemed annuals I will leave you to extend the list to any length you please, according to the purposes YOU wish the flowers for and your garden space allows. How seldom do we stop to think what a wonderful variety of annual flowers there are that never find a place in our gardens. The list is a very long one. A close perusal of some of our seedmen's catalogues, who give .special attention to flower seeds, will assist materially in making selections. How often it happens after we have decided to make a display of annuals at some horti- cultural exhibition that we are obliged to do con- siderable hunting around our gardens to .make up a passable show, and even then are quite often forced to put in some pansies or other subject that will cause the committee on prizes to debar our exhibit from compe- tition on the ground that the flowers are not all annuals. The best displays of annual flowers I have ever seen have been at the exhibitions of the Massachusetts Horti- cultural Society at Boston, and in the prize schedule of this society for the coming season I notice that the date set for such displays is August 3d, and that three prizes are offered. The wording of the schedule is as follows: "Annual— General display, named, not less than twenty- five varieties, filling not less than one hundred bottles." Now in order 'to properly compete for such a prize it_is self-evident that preparations must be made at planting lime, otherwise with most of us our best display made up fromi what we would naturally have would fall far short of making even a creditable appearance in such a competition. I have referred at length to this matter of exhibiting annuals, as I earnestly feel that it has never been given the attention it deserves. There is no extra expense at- tached to growing a fine collection of annuals for ex- liibition, as, apart from this purpose the flowers are needed at this season, especially for the luncheon and dinner table. It is almost impossible to have too many of them. A 1n(il^4b/snf The Outlook for Small Fruits At present, in sjiite of the cold winter and late spring, the outlook for the small fruit crop is most promising. This is chiefly due to the deep snow of the past winter, which covei-od the ground .=o cft'ectually during the .severest weather, that in many places hardlv two inches of frost ■ could he found. In many instances where raspberry and l)lackhprry canes were not laid down, they were entirely covered by snow which driftiid over tliiin. and now :i|ip('ai green and healthy; in- are frozen. This climate is not adapted to successfully growing the extra early varieties. If things come on normally now tlie crop of strawberries ought to be large and of good quality, altliough a frost during the blooming season may upset all our l:iest plans. Straw- berry beds uncovered about the 'IhVn of April should liave a good dressing of wood ashes and bone meal to get a strong growth of foliage and stem. It is also an excellent plan to mulch currant and gooseberry bushes at this time with manure (well rotted) covering the manure with soil to keep it from drying up. While plums can hardly be classed among small fruits, yet a word about them in passing will perhapj hot be amiss. The promise for this crop is very fine. but here again a frost about May 1.5-18 would ruin our hoi>es. The fruit grower is ever menaced Ijy change ot climate, but one success very often pays for two failures. Plum trees should lie well eultivaLod for about a month and then mulched with some litter or straw. Don't forget to spray the trees well, and for this use a weak solution of Roj-deaux mixture not more than 2 1-3 lbs. of copper sulphate to 50 gallons of water and four lbs. of lime; in fact sprav all your fruit, straw- berries included. Put in some arsenate of lead for the currants and gooseberries and you will only h-:ive toi ^pl•ay once. Wilfrid Whkklek. Horticulture's trump cards: Origin- ality, forcefulness, superior reading matter, no muzzle, friends everywhere. Jiay ■}, ISOT HORTICULTURE. 587 British Fruit Growers' Foes It is geaerally recognized that the fruit-growing industxy in Britain does not receive the same amount of fostering aid as is the ease in most of the Colonies, 'lake Canada, for instance. The Dominion growers, who liave just iinislied another successful export season, have greater advantages from their C4overnment in the pur- suit of their business than is the ease in Britain. Gov- ernment inspectors visit the principal orchard districts to give demonstrations in pruning, spraying, and other necessary operations conducive to good culture. The Government has also established a standard for secur- ing uniform grading and efficient packing. Inspectors are appointed to see to the carrying out of the provis- ions of the Fruit Marks Act, which requires the apples to be packed in barrels to correspond with the marks outside. As a rule, buyers on this side can rely upon the grade marks correctly representing the actual qual- ity of the fruit- The Dominion authorities also enforce regulations for the suppression of orchard pests and diseases. For some years there has been an agitation in Britain to secure a gi-eater protection to the orchards against the spread of infection. At the present time the orchardist who keeps his holding clean and healthy too often has his labors nullified by a careless neighbor, whose neglect may ruin the crops of a whole district. The need of some change in our present haphazard methods has been emphasized by the investigations of Professor Salmon, of Wye College, as to the American gooseberi'y mildew. In various European countries, notably in Sweden, it has been found necessary to take steps to prevent the importation of infected stock. Several of the British fruit-growing associations have passed resolutions in favor of a similar precaution being taken in this country. A bill dealing with this question of disease preven- tion was introducf^d three years ago by Sir James Ran- kin, one of the Herefordshire members. This provided for the compulsory inspection of infected areas, the destruction of infected fruit and trees and bushes, with pompensaiion for the owner-;. It also proposed the establishment nf a sp'-ri-il liranch uf the Board of Agri- culture to deal with (piestious affecting the fiiiit-grow- ers. The mea.nire was eventually withdrawn, pending the deliberations of the Departmental Committee ap- pointed by Lord Onslow to inquire into the position of the British frait growing industry. After holding a hirge number of sittings, examining witnesses on all phases of fi-uit oTo\v;ng and distrilmtion, several pages of recommendations were made by this committee in the i'e]>ort wliieh was issued about two years ago. None of these proposals were i)ut into practical shape. There is now a possiliilitv of growers receiving an instalment of the vefonrs for wliieh they have been agi- tating through their organization? for some years. Lord Carrin.gton has l^rought forvard a bill which gives the Board "of Agriculture power to act in case of need in the suppression of fruit pests in the same manner which proved so rffectivo in dealing with the Colorado l,eetle some vears ago. This is a step in the direction advocated bv manv leading fruit experts, and it will dnulitb'ss \oAi] to 'the adoption of further preventive measures. C rowers argue that there is a precedent for the adoption of some protective measures to secure iiealthy orchards, seeing that the Government enforces .-tringent regulations to prevent disease spreading amongst the flocks an. I herds on the farms. Compen- sation is paid to the farmer who for protective pur- poses is required to shuigliter his sheep or cows, and it i? argued that the same svstcm .shouhl obtain with re- gard to the disease infected trees and bushes wiiich have to be sacrificed to secure healthy orchards. An object lesson of the success attending the Government encour- agement of fruit-growing is atforded at Covent Garden market at the present time. Numerous cases of clean skinned, bright colored apples are being imported from the Antiporlcs; the total imports it is estimated will reach half a million case*. Everything possible is done in the Australian dominion to ensure the placing of the fruit on the market under the best conditions. It is satisfactory to find that at last something is being done to assist oV home-grower to attain a greater efficiency in catering for the" increasing demands for high-class fruit. >t>V. Ckdi^. Spring Care of Small Lawns^ Etc* Of late years great interest has been taken in the movement to give school children a rudimentary edu- cation in horticulture, but the most sanguine supporter of the mea.sure cannot expect immediate results, but that great success will be achieved goes without saying. It is certainly a great move in the right direction, and deserves all the help anyone either con)iccted with hor- ticulture or otherwise can give. The residential districts of great cities furnish, each spring, abundant proof of the necessity of instilling some practical knowledge into the minds of the major- itv of owners, and I am sorry to say not a few of the so called "landscai)cr-\" All at Dayton last .\ugust could see for themselves what grand Vesult? all over the city had followed the action of the great manufacturing institution of Dav- ton in instilling into their army of workp>eople a love of the beautiful and. not content with this, following it up with illustrated lectures, and practical informa- tion. The achievements at Dayton have been frequent- ly lauded in the horticultural press and we have won- dered why steps have not been taken ere this by our horticulttiral societies to bring about corresponding results in their own neighborKoods. The pruning bv entlnisiastic but otherwise unfit oper- ators frequently' presents the most glaring eyesores. How often do we see fine young fruit trees mutilated by persons who do not know the rlifforence between a wood and a fmit bud and, when it comes to shrubbery, the damage is such as to take more than one season to rejaair. We venture the remark that a great deal of misinformation on this and kindred subjects has been fx-attercd broad-cast by so-called agricultural papers, etc. We do not wish to be misunderstood in this state- ment but feel sure the majority of the readers of these notes will umlerstand the class of literature alluded to. 588 HORTICULTURE, May 4, 1907 horticulture: TOL. V MAY 4, 190r NO. 18 PUBLISHED WEEKLY BY HORTICULTURE PUBLISHING CO. 11 Hamilton Place, Boston, Mass. Telephone, Oxford 292 WM. J. STEWART, Editor and Manager SUBSCRIPTION PRICE Oa« Year, in advance, $1.00: To Foreign Countries, 2.00; Single Copies, 05 ADVERTISING RATES Per Inch, 30 inches to page $1.00. Discounts on Contracts for consecutive insertions, as follows : One month (4 times) 5 per cent.; three months (13 times) 10 per cent.; ■iz months 026 times) 20 per cent. ; one year (52 times) 30 per cent. Page and half page spaces, special rates on application. COPYRIGHT, 1907, BY HORTICULTURE PUB. CO. Kaiered as second-class matter December 8, 1904, at the Post Office at Boston, Mass. under the Act of Congress of March 3, 1879. CONTENTS Page FRONTISPIECE— Rosa setigera and Hydrangea BRYOPHYLLUM CALYCINUM— Carl Blomberg— IIluKtrated 585 PLANT PLENTY OF ANNUALS— M. B. Faxon... .585 THE OUTLOOK FOR SMALL FRUITS— Wilfrid Wheeler 5S6 BRITISH FRUIT GROWERS' FOES— W. H. Adsett. 587 SPRING CARE OF SMALL LAWNS, ETC.— Charles Ingram 5S7 WHOLESOME CHESTNUTS 589 THE GRAPE HYACINTH— Ed w. Reagan 589 NOTES ON NEW ENGLISH CARNATIONS— H. Burnett 589 NEWS OF THE CLUBS AND SOCIETIES North Shore Horticultural Society — Horticultural Society of New Y'ork — Elberou Horticultural So- ciety— Columbus Florists' Club — American Car- nation Society— Club and Society Notes 590 PROSPECTS FOR FRUIT CROP 591 IRRIGATION OF GARDEN CROPS— Illustrated. .. .' 591 SPRING FRUIT PROTECTION 591 A PLEA FOR THE PICTURESQUE IN LAND- SCAPE GARDENING— B. K. Howard— ^Illu<;trated .592 FORCING BULBS— Paul F. Rlchter -594 SEED TRADE 595 CERTAIN USES OF THE SCHOOL GARDEN— Anne Withington 59 A.t,i:v OTHEjie choice? i^j^o^^^eji*® In our WHOLESALE COMMISSION FLORISTS' DEPARTMENT in addition to our regular wholesale EVERGREENS and FLORISTS' SUPPLIES CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED HENRY M. ROBINSON & CO., \l^xr;r Boston, Mass. See our Greens Advertisement on pase 603. L, O. Tmlmphonm, Mmlit XBIB. OBSERVATIONS ON THE CARNA- TION. By Eobt. M. Schultz, before the Morris Co. (N. J.) Gardeners and Florists' Society. Having had but little experience with carnations, and trying to ascer- tain the best varieties to grow for the New Yorlf market, I canvassed the shops and noted the opiuious of several wholesaleis. We are now growing Mrs. Lawson. Enchantress, Queen and Vic- tory, which to my mind is a good com- raercial combination, and, as I thought, the poor man's varieties, but one morning my wholesaler said to me: "What makes Enchantress go to sleep so quickly and why doesn't it hold its color? Why don't you grow a carna- tion like this?" holding up a bunch of Fair Maids. Looking them over care- fully, I remarked ihe smallness of the flower, the color being very good. I compared them with Enchantress. I thought Enchantress would bring twice the amount he was getting for Fair Maid, but changed my mind when he pointed out the difference In keep- ing and shipping qualities, also its color. I saw both varieties that had been shipped two days previous by one grower; I saw them sold to a retailer, who preferred Fair Maid for the rea- sons mentioned above; I must admit that Enchantress did show up in poor shape, while Fair Maid was as fresh as if just picked. I just mention this incident to show you that size of flower does not count if It hasn't the color and the keeping and the shipping quali- ties. Three different persons spoke to me of this variety, and I believe it is worth a trial. "They also mentioned Joost, Goethe, Abundance, Queen and several other varieties of the smaller types, and told me that these were the money-makers for Long Island and the Hudson growers. Now the question arises: Is there more profit in growing these small varieties than in novelties and fancy lands? Novelties and fancies embrace those kinds which are adapted to the private gardener and for show pur- poses, but I do not consider them profitable for a commercial grower. Would they, if grown more extensively for market, show a balance on the right side of the ledger? This Is a question open for discussion, and I would like to see it threshed out and opinions given by growers more able than I to handle the subject. The ideal commercial carnation is the one that has size, color, stem, keeping and shipping qualities; produce one with these attributes and you will win favor with the commercial grower as well as the private gardener. This is the kind the commercial man would like to handle, and the varieties that produce the greatest number of lirst-class flow- ers to the square root. Of the varieties In vogue there are some first-class ones to stick to, and of the new varieties of 1907 introduc- tion we have several presented to us which we believe will make good. We have pinks, reds, and variegated forms to chose from, but as yet the commer- cial man has not found his ideal white, but from what I have seen and heard of late, I venture to say that the day is not far distant when we will see sev- eral good whites disseminated. The commercial value of the carna- tion is being felt more every year, and many groweis have and will discon- tinue growing roses, violets, etc., to take up and grow ilils divine flower. Those growers who can handle novel- ties and fancy kinds and produce the goods will no doubt be successful, but to the ordinary grower I say let novel- ties and fancies alone — stick to the ones from which .vou are sure to get the best results. A great mistake we growers make is to purchase very small lots of the new introductions that strike our fancy and grow them in an off-handed way in some remote corner, and when we see we have a good thing we say words to ourselves for not having purchased it in larger quantities and given it a better chance. When a money maker is presented to you take the time to look it up; see it growing; satisfy yourself as to its commercial value; if it appears to you to be the right thing, stock a house with it, and it it proves a bread win- ner under your culture, you will have plenty stock to propagate from the fol- lowing year. ROSE-GROWING UNDER GLASS. Kxtracts from paper lead by David Falconer before the Morris County (N. J.J Gardeners' and Florists' Society. I ought to be able to write, or say, something on this subject. But I found on trying the writing part that it was more difficult than the grow- ing end. 1 think a propagating house is a decided advantage over a part of a bench in the rose house; that is, of course, if you have it fixed so as to have control of the heat both top and bottom. In the selection of wood we always select blind wood of a uniform hard- ness and do not put in any that have the eyes started. I do not believe that flowering wood has any advantage over blind wood in regard to producing more flowers to a plant, or otherwise. Young plants cannot be watched too closely and must not have any lui- uries, such as red spider, greenfly, setting pot-bound, etc. A plant once checked in its growth will always show it when we get a dark spell of weather. We dig up the sod in the spring; it seems to be sweeter and have more vitality to it than when composted in the fall. Most soils that will grow good hay will grow good roses. Our experience is decidedly in favor of old plants — that is, running them over a second year or even a third. About the middle of July is a good time to begin drying to ripen the wood, to make it in condition for pruning. We give very little water for a few weeks until the plants nearly stop growing; then we trim out all the blind wood and cut back flowering wood to two or three eyes. Then take off about one-third of the soil, and fill up the beds with the same compost as we use for the young plants. Then we tie down the plant flat about a foot or so above the bed. For a few weeks they have to be syringed frequently to help them break. We have tried the plan of not dry- ing the plants, just pruning out a lit- tle blind wood and mulching them. By this method you get a few more flowers during the summer, but by the end of the year the other way is much ahead. Do not allow the house to get hot with the ventilation nearly closed. I believe a close, stuffy atmosphere in a rose-house, especially in the morn- ing, will create more mildew than any other cause. Watering and syringing need a good deal of practice before a man can do it intelligently. Syringe every bright day and just imagine that there is a red spider on every leaf when you are doing it. I think there is nothing equal to the raised bench. You have got the roots under control as well as the tops and will produce more flowers in the winter season; besides, with the raised beds, you can get the heat- ing pipes under them, which helps to dry out the beds when we have the short days. I think a house from 20 to 28 ft. wide and about 200 ft. long is the most practical. About the heating, a gieat deal de- pends on the location. For exampla, a house that has a rise of 6 ft. in 150 ft. would be diflJcult to install with a nice working steam system. Possibly an ideal heated house would be two- thirds hot water and one-third steam. May 4, 1907 HORTICULTURl;. 599 It would also be a safe combination in case of a break-down in either of the systems. Successful and profitable rose grow- ing is a problem of eternal vigilance, and the person who can pay the coal bills and many other bills, and get a good living out of the business is pretty much like the farmer, who, when asked how it was that every- thing was so prosperous on his farm, replied: "Sir, I understand my busi- ness and attend to it." NEWS NOTES. The Herman Schmidt Co., has leased the greenhouses of A. T. Roudebush at Oxford, 0. I)t is stated that Albert Linscott, Boston, landscape gardener, has failed with liabilities of $1542.42; assets, none. Wm. Miller & Son will demolish their old greenhouse established on Western avenue, Lynn, Mass., and will open a florist store in the retail dis- trict. We learn with much regret of the disaster which befel the publication house of Arnaud & Co., Paris. On April 12 the building in which their business was conducted collapsed, killing and injuring many of the work- men. Most of their forms were de- stroyed, the composing room being in ruins. The editions of Mon Jardin for April 15, Villas et Maisons de Campagne tor May 5 and Guide du Constructeur, the latter finished and ready to send out. were all lost. PERSONAL. Visitors in Boston: J. N. May, Sum- mit, N. J.; C. B. Weathered, New York City; Winfried Rolker, New York. Herbert M. Congdon has commenced work at the nursery of George Lowry, Pomfret Landing, Ct. Bernard Kelly has taken a position as manager of the Hobart conserva- tories at Bridgewater, Mass. We are happy to be able to report that the condition of August Loeber, travelling representative of Arthur T. Boddington, who has been critically ill at the Boston Emergency Hospital, is at present greatly improved, and the prospects are now promising for his recovery. This happy realization is, undoubtedly, due in great measure to the attentive care of his employers, Mr. Bunyard having spent the time since learning of his illness until last Saturday in Boston looking after and cheering him. It is an instance of rare unselfishness, and the reward is now in evidence. BOSTON FLORIST LEHER CO.! FlOfistS Out of Town Manufacturers of FLORISTS' LETTERS This YTOOden box nicely stained and varnished, 18x30x13, made in two sec- tions, one for each size letter, given away with first order of 500 letters Block Letters, iK or 2 inch size per 100, $2. Script Letters, 3. Fastener witt each letter or word. Used by leading florists everywhere and lor sale by all wholesale florists and supply dealers N. r. McCarthy, nanager 66 Pearl Street, BOSTON, MA55. JOHN BREITMEYER'S Cor. Miami and Qratiot Aves. DETROIT, MICH. Artistic Designs . . . High Grade Gut Blooms We cover all Michig&n point* and sood ■ections •£ Ohio, hidtana and Canada P.J. HAUSWIRTH Temporarily Located at 13 Congress Street CHICAGO AUDITORIUM ANNEX Tel. Harrlaon 585 The Park Floral Go. e> y r £> » J. A. VALENTINE Pres. DENVER, COLORADO JACOB SCHUL2, louisvIlle, ky: Put PInviarC °f best quality in season UMl riuncio delivered promptly to any address. Write, Telegraph or Telephone. Cumberiand and Home Phones 223 and 984. Taking orders for delivery In New York City or Vicinity can have them filled In best mannor and specially delivered by Thomas Young, Jr. 41 W. 28th Street, New York SAMU£L MURRAY Florist Coates House Conservatory 101? BROADWAY, KANSAS CITY, HO Both 'Phones 2670 Mafn FRED C. WEBER FLORIST OLIVE STREET ol. LUUlj, I'lUt EstabUshed 1873 Lenr Distance Phone BeU Lladell «7< WILLIAM L.ROCK Flower Co. KANSAS CITY, - MO. will carefully execute orders for Kansas City and any town in Missouri or Kansas. Flowers or Design Work DELIVERED IN ALBANY AND VICINITY OH TELEGRAPHIC ORDER. 11 NORTH PEARL ST., ALBANY, N.Y. ATLANTA. ATLANTA FLORAL CO. " isar ATUNTA GEORGIA. ALEX. MgCONNELL 571 Fifth Ave.. New York City Telegraphic orders forwarded to anj part of the United States, Canada, and an principal cities of Earope. Orden transferred or entrusted by the trade to oar selection for dellreiT on steam- ships or elsewhere recelra special attention. Telephone Calls, 340 and 341 38th St. Cable Address, ALEXCOKRELL WILLIAM H.DONOHOE FLORAL DECORATOR Special Attention to Theatre and Steamer Orders and reliable deliveries gruaranteed 2 West 29th St., New York. Tel. 3034 and 3035 Madison Sq. YOUNG & NUGENT 42 West 28 St., NEW YORK "FLOWERS BY TELEGRAPH" William J. Smyth FLORIST Cor. Michigan Ave. and 3lst St., CHICAGO We ship to all points in Illinois and Iowa. Phones: Douglas 744, Douglas 523, Douglas 740 GUDE BROS.CO fLORiSTS WASHINGTON, D. C. GUDE'5 Qeo. H. Cooke FLORIST Connecticut Avenue and L Street WASHINGTON. D. C. Send orders for flowers for delivery in BOSTON and all NEW ENGLAND POINTS to THOS. F. CALVIN 124 Tremont St., Boston Theodore Miller FLORIST Long Distance PheaM: Bell, Fveit 58; KInlscK Deliaar 4832 Dalmar Boul. ST. LOUIS, MO. 600 horticulture: May 4, 1907 wwwww»wwm»wi»m»Kiww»wwii» Gattleya Mossiae VERY CHOICE FLOWERS $50.00 per 100 LEO NIESSEN GO. WHOLESALE FLORISTS 1209 Arch St., PHILA. store open from 7 A. M. to 8 P. M CATTLEYASl $50.00 per lOO I VALLEYanS%S°00 S. S. PENNOCK-MEEHAN GO. THE K.%%t.'T*.'&; PHILADELPHIA 1608-1618 LUDLOW ST. Store closes at 8 p. m. y EVERYTHING SEASONABLE IN J CUT FLOWERS* 9 EOWARO REIO 1536 Ranstcad Steet, Store Clom Wholesale Florist PHILADELPHIA 1 / \ f CUT FLOWER BOXES EDWARDS FOLDING BOX CO MANUFACTURERS PHILADELPHIA. PA. < \ / tk GEO. A. SUTHERLAND CO. CUT FLOWERS Florists' Supplies and Letters 34 HAWLEY STREET - BOSTON YELLOW DAISIES and NOVELTIES W. E. McKISSICK Wholesale Florist 1321 Filbert St., PHILADELPHIA Cut Flowers ... and ... Florists', Growers and Nursery mens' Supplies A. L RANDALL CO., " %H,ctr '' Catalog mailed upon request DAILY ClSIGNMENTS From 40 to 60 Growers We can care for your cutflower wants to advantage. E. F. WINTERSON CO. «-47-49 WABASH AVE., CHICAGO ROBERT J. DYSART, Public Jtccountant and Jtuditor Simple methods of correct accounting especially adapted for florists' use. Books Balanced and Adjusted Merchants Bank Building 28 STATE ST., BOSTON Telephone, Maia jS , CHAS. W. MeKELUR 51 WABASH AVE., CHICAGO Western Headquarters for Choice Orchids Valley Violets and all Cut Flowers PETER REINBERG WHOLESALE CUT FLOWERS 51 Wabash Av., Chicas:o, lU. In writing advertisers mention Hortlcnltan and all other ROSES AMERICAN BEAUTY LILY OF THE VALLEY, CARNATIONS WELCH BROS., 226 Devonshire St., Boston, Mass. WHOLESALE FLOWER MARKETS TRADE PRICES— Per 100— TO DEALERS ONLY CHICAGO April 2^ I TWIH CITIES .\pril ay FHILA. April 29 BOSTOn May 3 ROSES ^ ^ ^ Am. Beauty, Fan. &Sp 40.00 to 50.00 25.00 to 30,00 25.00 tu 30.00 20.00 to 25^oo Extra 25.00 to 30.00 to 20.00 18.00 to 20.00 15.00 to 20.00 15.00 6.00 20,00 12.00 15-00 5.00 18.00 6.00 12.00 4.00 to to 15.00 8.00 8.00 2.00 to to to.oo 6.00 " Lower grades to to Bride, 'Maid, Golden Gate, F.&S.. 6.00 to 8.00 5 00 to 8.00 8.00 to 10.00 6.00 to 8.0a Extra.. 4.00 to 6.00 4.00 to 6.00 5.00 to 6.00 3.00 to 4.00 " " " No. i&lw.gr. 2.00 to 4 -00 2.00 to 3.00 3.00 to 4.00 1. 00 to 3.0a Liberty, Richmond, Fan. & Sp. . . . 6.00 to 8.00 8.00 to 10.00 10.00 to 15.00 8.00 to 12.00 *' *' Lower grades. 4.00 to 6.UO 2.00 (0 3.00 4.00 to 8.00 2.00 to 6.00 Chatenay, Morgan, Fan. & Sp 6.00 to 8.00 8 00 to 10 00 8.00 to 10.00 4.00 to 6.00 " ** Lower grade's 4.0c to 6.00 4.00 to 6.QO 6.00 to 3.00 1. 00 to Killarney,Wellesley, Fan. &Sp... 6.00 to 8.00 8.00 to 10.00 8.00 to 10.00 6.00 to 8.00 " Lower grades 4.00 to 6.00 6 00 to 8,00 3 00 to 5.00 1. 00 to 4.00 CARNATIONS 4.00 to 5.00 3.00 2.00 to to 4.00 1.50 3.00 1.50 to to 4.00 2.50 3.00 1. 00 to to 4.00 1.50 MISCELLANEOUS •75 50.00 1. 00 75.00 ■ 50 50 00 to to .75 75.00 ■75 50.00 10 to 1. 00 60.00 .50 35.00 to to 1 00 50.00 to 3-00 12.00 to to 4.00 15.00 2.00 12.50 to to 2.00 8.00 to to 3.00 10.00 1. 00 6.00 to 10 2.00 8.00 Lilies 15.00 to to to to 6.00 .50 to to 8.00 3.00 3-00 to 4.00 3.00 2.00 4.00 35.00 4.00 25.00 50.00 5.00 to to to 7.50 15.00 a. 00 50.00 to to to 20.00 4. CO 75.00 10.00 1. 00 25.00 to to to 25.00 2.00 50.00 Lilacs (100 bunches) to. 50.00 Peonies to to to to •75 30.00 1.50 25.00 1.50 to 1.00 to ^5" Smilax to Asparagus Plumosus. strings 35.00 to 50.00 to 50.00 35.00 to 50.00 to 50.00 " " & Spren. (too bchs.) 35-00 to 50.00 10 50.00 35-»o to 50.00 35.00 to 50.00 POEHLMANN BROS. CO. The Florists' Supply House Grow and Ship the Finest g^£ IIniAVIA^ AMERICAN BEAUTIES Canfiimarryoraers Telephone or Teleeraph In the World. H. BAYERSDORFER & CO. 35-37 Randolph St., - CHICAGO, ILL. 1 11 29 Arch St:, Philadelphia TO BUYERS Patronize our advertisers, they will treat you rie;ht May 4, 1907 HORTICULTURE, 601 Memorial Day in Three WeeKs We are all ready with the biggest and most desirable stock ever offered in this country. Immortelle and Gycas VVreaths, Metal and Porcelaine Designs, Inscriptions, Letters, Emblems, Bouquet Holders, Doves, Gape Flowers, Sheaves, Fibre Ribbon, Waterproof Crepe Paper, Vases, Tone Ware, Tin Foil, Wire Frames, Etc. All the above andjmany others. Just what you want. Order early and let people see you have them. Catalogue for the asking H. Bayersdorfer & Co., 1129 Arch St., Philadelphia, Pa. The Florists' Supply House of America CUT FLOWER MARKET REPORTS May starts in with a very BOSTON low dispirited flower mar- ket on her hands in this neighborhood. Our report may be looked upon as pessimistic but it can- not be overdrawn as to present con- ditions. There is an overloading on all sides and no avenue of escape in sight. Supplies of Uowers in all varieties and grades are increased heavily over last week's report. Prices are weakened all down the line and if the reader of thesa lines is looking for bargains we have given him the tip as to where they may be found. Business in the cut flow- BUFFALO ers line was slow during the first part of the week, but made a good ending by cleaning up well on everything except roses, the supply of these l)eing very heavy. Carnations were not too plen- tiful, and sold out daily. As for vio- lets, lilies, lily of the valley and other stock there was plenty to be had, and all of good quality. Beauties sold con- siderably better than during the pre- vious week. The cold weather has COLUMBUS very much shortened the supply of cut stock, especially carnations. It most certainly does begin to look dubious for Memorial Day trade. We can al- ways do a large business here then, if we can have plenty of out-door stock, but there cannot be anything counted upon this year in this line. Trade is very good for the season, and prices are especially so. Bulb stock is over, and violets at about an end. The seedsmen are of course fairly busy, but April has been the dullest in years. It has on the other hand, been a splendid long season for the nurserymen. The demand for INDIANAPOLIS cut flowers has taken on a little livelier aspect and stock generally is moving at figures that are considered fairly satisfactory. While flowers are not exactly scarce the market is cleaned up every day. The best grade of Beauties is in good demand as also are Richmond, Killarney, Bride and Bridesmaid roses. Carnations are rather scarce; all growers appear to be off crop at once. Bulbous stock is almost cleaned out; a few tulips and daffodils are still coming in. Sweet peas and lily of the valley are fairly abundant and find ready sale. We are still in the grasp of freezing weather consequently all outside vegetation is at a standstill. Smilax continues scarce while about half of the com- mon ferns shipped are worthless. Orders are coming for veranda boxes and other outside work, but in most instances customers are advised to wait for warmer weather. The conditions this NEW YORK week favor the cheap buyer and bargains are plentiful for anyone who can han- dle a crate or two or a wagon load of flowers to advantage. The market is weak on all lines, receipts being much heavier than of late and demand lag- ging. Prices are on the decline with little prospect of any boost until Me- morial Day comes along. Quality is uniformly excellent in roses and car- nations. Last week found PHILADELPHIA the market in fair shape, noth- ing startling, prices ruling low, almost everything plentiful particularly in the rose line. Carnations were a trifle more abundant than the previous week, still were in rather short sup- ply. Lily of the valley did not move extremely well although of good qual- ity. Violets are now done for the season although the quality keeps up fairly well. Sweet peas did not com- mand as good prices as the week pre- vious. Good hardy ferns are not nearly equal to the demand. There is a fair demand for greens. The first three days TWIN CITIES of the past week business was very good. Friday it started to snow and at this writing, Sunday, April 28, it is still snowing and blowing. The past few days trade has been at a stand- still practically nothing doing, and. the trade buying nothing, so that when it does clear up, some old stock will be moved both by the wholesaler and retailer. Roses and carnations are about all that is on the market. Bulbous stock and violets are about through and only small lots are on hand. Some of the best Richmonds and Killarneys so far this season are being cut by one of our larger grow- ers. BUSINESS CHANGES. Halliday & Smith have purchased the Pesenecker greenhouses at Jersey City, N. J. Charles Sherwood will soon occupy new quarters at 303 E. Fourth St., Waterloo, la. W. J. Pearce has purchased the business of the Pontiac Floral Co., Pontiac, Mich. On May first, Mrs. E. M. Krauss moved from 209 to 109 South High street, Columbus, Ohio. Mrs. Krause having been in the trade a long time, has a very nice cut-flower business. Her new location is in the best re- tail district. The business of Treanor & Rettic, South Bend, Ind., has been taken over by the South Bend Floral Com- pany, who will remodel and occupy the rooms at the Oliver Hotel now leased by the former concern, after June 1. Mr. Treanor goes with the new company; Mr. Rettic retains the greenhouses and conducts them in his own interest. Mrs. H. D. Jones has opened a new establishment at 187 South High street, Columbus, Ohio, that will be known as the Columbus Floral Com- pany. Mrs. Jones is the daughter of Gustave Drobisch. who is the oldest and one of the best known florists in the city. Both plants and cut- flowers Will be handled, the former from her father's greenhouses, and the latter from Chicago dealers. £!IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII|||||IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIB Headquarter, f 4^NCY and DAQGER FERN8 § SELECTED STOCK = Fancy, $1.75 per looo; Dageer*, $1.50 per 1000. S Laurel FestcODiSg, best made, 4c, 5c and Qc per S yard; once used, always used. Laurel Wreaths, S I $3 00 per doz. : cheaper grades if wanted. Soathern S Smllax. fancy stock, .50-lb. ca'e<, $5 50. BranCb S Laurel, 35c per bunch. Princess Pine. 7c per )b. •• Brilliant, Bronze or Green Galax, No. 1 stock, mm 75c per 1000, or $6 50 per case of 10,000. — i % 2 Telegraph office: New Salem, Mass, S Long distance telephone conneefons, CROWL FERN CO.. Millington,Mass. | jniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiriiiiiitiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii^ 602 HORTICULTURE May 4, 1907 JOHN YOUNG WHOLESALE FLORIST Finest American Beauties and Carnations 5 1 West 28 St. - NEW YORK FORD BROTHERS 48 West 28th Street, NEW YORE F A FuU Line of All CUT FLOWERS Telephone, 3870 or 3871 Madtgon Sanara Charles Millang 50 West 29th St., New York City Cut Flowers on Commission A Reliable Place to Consign to or order from Telepbone; 3860-3871 Madison Square A.LYOUNG&CO. WHOLESALE FLORISTS 54 West 28th St., NEW YORK Telephone 3559 Madison Square Consignments of choice cut flowers sohcMed. Prompt payments. Give us a trial. JOHN I. RAYNOR Wholesale Commission Florist 5ELLINa AQENT FOR LARQEAT QROWBRS A full line of Choice Cut Flower stock for all purposes. Comprises every variety grown for New York market, at current prices TEL. 1998 MADISON SQUARE 49 W. 28 St., New York City Walter F. Sheridan Wholesale Commission Dealer in CHOICE CUT FLOWERS 59 West 28th Str»et, New York Telephone: 3532-3533 HadUon Square HEADQUARTERS FOR NOVELTIES ORCHIDS A SPECIALTY THK HIGHEST CRAOE OP VALLEY ALWAYS ON HAND GARDENIAS, DAISIES, ROSES AND CARNATIONS JAMES McMANUS,7J9'ii,dT,.42 W.28thSt.. New York Wholesale Commission Florist CHOICE CUT FLOWERS 57 West 28th St. New York. Spcdal Attention to Shipping Orders Telephones: saoo, aiox, Madison Square Write for Current Prices WHOLESALE COMMISSION FLORIST Open 6 a. m. Daily J. K. ALLEN 106 W. 28 St.^ NEW YORK TELEPHONE 167 IVIADISON SQ. • All Crades of Flowers for AJI Grades of Buyers NEW YORK QUOTATIONS PER 100-TO DEALERS ONLY ROMS Am. Beauty , fan and sp ** extra " No. I *' Lower grades Bride, 'Maid, Golden Gate, fan &sp " " *' Extra. . . " No. I & Iw. gr. Liberty, Richmond, iancy & special '* lower grades . . Chatenay, Morgan, fancy and spec, " tower grades . . ^illamey, Wellesley.fan.and spec. " '* lower grades. Carnatlona, Fancy and Novelties.. Last Half of Week ending Apr. 27 1907 12. OO to 8.00 to S-oo to 2.00 to 6.O0 to 4.O0 to a.oo to lo.oo to a.oo to 5.00 to I 50 to 6.00 to 2.00 to 3 00 to 25.00 I2-00 8.00 4.00 8.00 6.00 4.00 15.00 6.00 S.oo 3.00 8.00 4.00 6.00 FM Half of Week beginning Apr. 29 mi 1 2. 00 to 8.00 to 5.00 to I. 00 to 5.00 to 3.00 to I .00 to 6.00 to I. 00 to 4.00 to 1.00 to 4.00 to I. 00 to 3.00 to 20.00 12.00 8.00 3.00 6.00 5.00 2.00 10.00 4.00 6.00 3.00 6.00 3.00 6.00 Carnations, Ordinary Sweet Peas Cattleyas Tulips, Daffodils Lilies LI I y of the Valley ...'..'.../,'....'.. Gardenias ni^nonette — Lilacs (100 bunches) Peonies Adiantum Smllax Asparagus Plumosus, strings... ■ " " & Spren. (100 bch$.\ Last Half of Week ending Apr. 27 1907 1.50 to .20 to 25.00 to I. 00 to 4.00 to 4.00 to 1. 00 to 5 00 to to 35.00 to 75.00 to .50 to 12.00 to 25.00 to 15.00 (o 3.00 ■ 75 50.0c 3 CO 8.00 6.00 3,00 20.00 1. 00 16.00 First Hilf ef Weak beginnlsg Apr. 29 1907 l.oo to .20 to 35.00 to 1.00 to 4.00 to 4.00 to I. CO to 5.00 to 1.00 to 35.00 to to .50 to 12.00 to ao.oo to 15.00 to 2.00 .65 40.00 a.oo 6.00 6,00 3.00 20.00 3.00 75.00 .75 16.00 35.00 as-oo ORCHIDS AT ALL SEASONS WM. STUART ALLEN CO. Commission Merchants in Cut Flowers 63 WEST 28TH STREET, NEW YORK Telephone 356 MadiAou Square Edward C. Horan Wholesale Florist 55 WEST 28th ST. M. ;^ M.dfaK» s* New York TRAENDLY A SCHENCK WHOLESALE FLORISTS Furnish best stock at fail prices all the year round Send for quetations on (all orders Tel. 798.799 Mxiison sq. 44 Wsst 28th Street, New York Clt} Alexarider J. Guttman THE WHOLESALE FLORIST OF NEW YORK 43 WEST 28tH STREET PHONES. 1004 — 1065 MADISON SQUARE ENOUGH SAID In writing to Advertisers icindly mention Horticulture May 4, 1907 HORTICULTURE. 603 EXTRi FINE FANCY and DAGGER FERNS $2.50 per lOOO DISCOUNT ON L.ARGER ORDERS GREEN and BRONZE GALAX, $1.25 per 1000, LEUCOTHOE SPRAYS, $ 1 .OO per 100.$r.50per 1000 $7.50 Case of 1 0,000 Let us have your sUndlng order for Fern. BOXWOOD 20c lb. , 50 lbs. $8.50 i^AVhoIesale Florists 38-40 BROADWAY. . . DETROIT, MICH Formerly Hl*ml Avenoe • Michigan Cut Flower Exchange Incorporated Send for Our Weekly Price List en Cut Flowers The Reliable Commission House Riohmond Roses and Rich Fiowers of all varieties JOS. S. FENRICH now. 28th Street, New York Tel. 324-325 Madison Square In ordering goods please add "I saw It In HORTICULTURE." BBtabllsbed 1891 BUT FROM 11/1 rj SHIP TO /ylri TRY ■»•'•»■--< ALFRED H. LANGJAHR All Choice Cut Flowers in Season 55 West 28th St, New York Telephone 3924 Madison Square. REED (SL KELLER 122 West 2Sth St., New York Florists' Supplies We manufacture all our letal Designs, Baskets, Wire Work & Novelties and are dealers in Glassware Decorative Greens and florists' Requisites. BOXES BOXES boxes! LIEHT WOOD CUT FLOWER BOXES | Sizes in Stock per 100 3 X 4 X 30 S4.00 3 X 5 X 24 4.50 3x7x21 4.50 6 X 6 X 24 6.80 4x 12 x24 9.00 6 X 12x24 10.60 6 X 12 X 30 12.50 Ax 12 X 36 14.00 6 X 12 X 36 15 00 6 X 15 X 42 20.00 6x 16 X48 33.00 Write for samples and prices In car load lots. 6ETM0RE BOX FACTORY, Incorporated, BELLEVILLE, ALA. The KERVAN CO. 20 WEST 27th ST., N. Y. WHOLESALE DEALERS Frcsii cut Palmetto & Cycaa Palm Leaves, GaWz, Lau- eothoe. Ferns and Mosses. All Decorating Evergr«aa Prices Quoted in these Columns are for Dealers Only. When Writing to Advertisers Please Mention HORTI- CULTURE. INCORPORATED. The Lakeside Floral Co., Houghton, Mich.; capital stock, $25,000; presi- dent, J. G. Stone; vice-pres., C. V. Seeber; sec. and treas., C. H. Moss; manager, A. K. Lutey. It is said that as a result of the recent statement of Comptroller Metz that the flower and news stands in City Hall Park, New York, pay little revenue to the city, an offer has been made of $3,200 a year rental for the flower-stand privilege under the stairs leading to the Brooklyn bridge, for which $300 is now paid. Best Flowers ihe Boston Market N. F. McCarthy & co. 84 HAWLEY STREET BOSTON, MASS. SEND FOR PRICES Headquarters in Western New York FOR ROSES, CARNATIONS And all kinds of Seasonable Flowers WM. F. KASTING Wholesale Gonntnisslon Florist, also Dealer In Florists' Sufiplles and Wire Designs. 383-87 ELLICOTT ST. BUFFALO, N.Y. Give us a trial. We can please you. NEW CROP BRONZE AND GREEN GALAX $1,00 per 1000, Case of 10,000, »7,50. Write for prices on case lots, WE HAVE VERY FINE CUT BOX WOOD. DAGGER AND FANCY F£RNS. C$2.00 per 1000. Best Southern Smilax, $3^50 and $7 per case. Headquarters for all FLORISTS' SUPPLIES. Wire Deaigna, Cut Wire, Letters, Immortelles. Cycas Leaves, Wheat Sheaves, Ribbons, Corrugated Boxes, etc LAUREL FESTOONING, sc and 6c, per yard. HENRY M. ROBINSON & CO., IS Province St., 9 Chapman PI., Boston, Mass. L. D. Telephone, Main, a6i7-;ti8. WHOLESALE FLOWER MARKETS. PER 100. "TO DEALERS ONLY. CINCINNATI April 29 ROSES Am. Beauty, Fan. and Sp. " Extra .. No.i " Lower grades i Bride, 'Maid. Golden Gate, F. & S. *' " " •' Extra " *' " No. 1 &lw. gr. Liberty, Richmond, Fan. & Sp. ... '* *' Lower grades. Chatenay, Morgan, Fan. & Sp *' " Lower grades. KilUroey, Wellesley , Fan. & Sp. . . " •' Lower grades CARNATIONS Fancy and Novelties Ordinary MISCELLANEOUS Sweet Peas Cattleyas Tulips, Daffodils Lilies Callas Lily of the Valley Gardenias Mignonette Lilacs (100 bunches) Peonies Adiantum Smilax ; Asparagus Plumosus, strings '* " & Spren. (100 bchs.) 35.00 30.00 15.00 8.00 6,00 5.00 3.00 6.00 3.00 6.00 3.00 6.00 2.00 1. 00 3,00 6.00 I 3, 00 40.00 30.00 25.00 30.00 10.00 8.00 6 00 4.00 8.00 4.00 8 00 4,00 8.00 5.0c 3.00 2.00 3.00 13. 00 4.00 15.00 3 00 t.oo 15.00 50.00 35.00 DETROIT April 29 25.00 15.00 10.00 3.00 6.00 5.00 3.00 4.00 3.00 4.00 3.00 4.00 3.00 2.00 1. 00 •75 50.00 3.00 15.00 to 3.00 to 4.00 to 6.00 to 10.00 to to 1.00 to 2.00 15.00 to 20,00 20.00 to 30.00 ao.oo to 30.00 30.00 20.00 15,00 8.00 8.00 6.00 5.00 6 00 4.00 6.00 4.00 6.00 3.00 2.00 4.00 20.00 BUFFALO April 29 25.00 20.00 15.00 3.00 8.00 6.00 3.00 8.00 3.00 8.00 4.00 8.00 5.00 2.50 1.50 30.00 25.00 20.00 15.00 10.00 8.00 6.00 10.00 8.00 :o 00 3-00 2.00 20.00 12.50 5.00 2.00 ■ 75 to 9.00 8.00 40.00 25.00 1. 00 30.00 50 00 50.00 PITTS BUHa April 39 6.00 3.00 8.00 ^.00 8.00 3.00 8.00 3.00 x.oo 25.00 1S'<» 8.C0 3.00 10.00 8.00 4.00 i5» 6-00 15.00 6.0a 12.00 6.00 4.00 2.oa l.OO .50 to to 1.50 3.00 to 12.00 8.00 to 13.50 6 tx) to 10,00 4 00 3.00 to to <.oo 2. 00 to 75.00 to 8.00 to 1.00 to 15.00 to 30.00 to 30.00 to 4.00 loo.oe to. 00 I 50 20.00 50. o» 6d.oo WINSOR CARNATION BLOOMS Grown by tKo F. R. Pierson Company SOLD EXCLUSIVELY BY NEW YORK CUT FLOWER CO. 55-57 WEST 26 STREET, NEW YORK J. A. MILLAWG, Manager Southern Wild SmUaxTTB. MUfdOCll & CO. ^ , , ^j, I Wholesale Florists Beaven's. Tadeless Moss | FLORISTS' SUPPLIES - Natural Sheet Mosses 5^5 Liberty St., PITTSBURG. PA. E. A. Beaven, Evergreen, Ala. 1 ung Distance Phone 1435 court. 604 HORTICULTURE May 4, 1907 Buyer's Directory and Ready Reference Guide Advertisements under this head, one cent a word. Initials count as words. Regular advertisers in this Issue are also listed under this classiflcatlon without charge. Reference to List of Ad- Tertisers will Indicate the respective pages. Buyers failing to find what they want in this list will confer a favor by writing us and we will try to put them in communication with reliable dealers. R. J. ACCOUNTANT Dysart, 28 State St., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. ADIANTUMS Adlantam Hybrldum, fine young plants, 15 for $1, mailed; $5 per 100. Originator's stock. Certificate of Merit S. A. F., '05. A. Ley & Bro., Langdon, D. C. AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENTS Ihos. J. Grey & Co., 32 S. Market St., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. Joseph Breck & Sons, 51 and 52 N. Market St., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. ALTERNANTHERAS Alternantberas, red and yellow, $2 per 100. Jos. H. Cunningham, Delaware, Ohio. AMPELOFSIS. A. T. Boddlngton, 342 W. 14th St., New York. ARAUCARIAS A. Leuthy & Co., Rosllndale, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. ASPARAGUS C. Elsele. 11th and Roy Sts., Philadelphia. Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. Albert M. Herr, Lancaster, Pa. Asparagus Robustus. Asparagus plumosus nanus and Sprengerl, 2 1-2-ln., $2.50 100. Carl Hagenburger, West Mentor, Ohio. Asp. Plumosus and Sprengeril. 2 Inch pots, $2 per 100. Jos. H. Cunningham, Delaware, O. Asparagus plumosus, 2-ln., $3.00; 3-ln., $6.00; 4-ln., $12.00 100. Wlttbold Co., 1657 Buckingham PI.. Chicago. Asparagus Plumosa, 2-ln. pots. Fine plants. $2.50 per 100, $20.00 per 1000. Cash with order or good reference. Erie Floral Co., Erie, Pa., or Wm. F. Kastlng, S^ Elllcott St.. Buffalo. N. Y. ASPARAGUS SEED S. S. Pennock-Meehan Co., Philadelphia. For page see List of Advertisers. ASTERS. Novae-AngUae Asters, strong, $3.00 per 100; $25.00 per 1000. Ellsworth Brown & Co., Seabrook. N. H. AUCTION SALES Bedding plants, trees, shrubs, conifers, bay trees, etc.. every Tuesday and Friday. N. F. McCarthy & Co., 84 Hawley St., Bos- ton, Mass. AZALEAS A. Leuthy & Co., Rosllndale, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. Azalea Amoena in large quantity, 25c., 50c., and $1.00. Ask for trade list of choice hardy ornamental stock. Samuel C. Moon, Morrlsvllle, Pa. BAY TREES. Bay Trees and Boxwood. Ask for cata- logue. Bobblnk & Atkins, Rutherford, BAY TREES— Continued. Specimens and pairs, all sizes. Send for prices. N. F. McCarthy & Co., 84 Hawley St., Boston. Bay Trees and Box Trees, standards and pyramids. All sizes. Price list on appli- cation. J. Roehrs Co., Rutherford, N. J. BEDDING PLANTS E. Felthousen, Schenectady, N. For page see List of Advertisers. ' Tub and Roy Sts. Y. Phila. C. Elsele, Spring Bedding Plants. For page see List of Advertisers- R. Vincent, Jr., & Son, Whlte^MatBh~Md. For page see List of Advertisers. John Ralph, Saratoga Springs, N. Y. Lataula Borbonica. Spring Bedding Plants In variety at auc- tion every Tuesday and Friday during spring season. Purchases made on order. Mail your bid. N. F. McCarthy & Co., 84 Hawley St., Boston. BEGONIAS Wm. Elliott & Sons, 201 Fulton St., N. Y. Tuberous Begonias. For page see List of Advertisers. A. T. Boddlngton, 342"^ri4th St., New York. Tuberous Begonias. For page see List of Advertisers. Begonia Dew Drop, 2 1-2 in, $1.50 pei 100; $15.00 per 1,000. S. W. Carey, Floi-- ist, Urbana. Ohio. Begonia Glolre de Lorraine. Extra flue, 2 1-4 inch pot. Leaf cutting $12 per 100; $100 per 1000. Delivery May 1st. Julius Roehrs Co., Rutherford, N. J. BOILERS BOILERS. "Burnham" Boilers miide' for greenhouse heating. Lord & Bnrnham. 11.3:1 Broadway, N. Y. BUILDING MATERIAL BUILDING MATERIAL of all doscrlp tions for All Cypress, Semi-Iron, Iron Frame or Truss Houses. Hot Bed Sash and Frames. Lord & Burnham Co., 1133 Broadv?ay, N. Y. BULBS AND TUBERS Joseph Breck & Sons, 47-54 N. Market St., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. J. M. Thornburn & Co., 33 Barclay St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. A. T. Boddlngton, 342 W. 14th St.. N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. RIckards Bros., 37 East 19th~St.7New York. For page see List of Advertisers. H. F. Mlchell Co., Phllad'elpbia. For page see List of Advertisers. Johnson Seed Co., 217 Market St., Phlla. For page see List of Advertisers. John Scheepers & Co., 4-6 Old Slip. .\. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Write for prices on only selected bulbs, plants, etc. F. W. O. Schmltz. Prince Bay. N. Y. C. Keur & Sons. Hlllegom, Hollaml, or 334 The Bourse, Philadelphia, Pa. Write for prices on all bulbs and plants. CALADIUMS H. H. Berger & Co., 47 Barcl.iy St., New York. Caladium Escnicntum, 7 to 9 in.. ^±^Vt per 100; 9 to 11 in,, $4.50 per 100. T. W. Wood & Sons, Seedsmen, Rifhmond, Vir- ginia. CANNAS The Conard & Jones Co., West Grove, Pa. Fer page see List of Advertisers. Cannas, 36 varieties, 2 cts, each started. Geo. O. Klein, Beard, Ky. Cannas, 1000 each, AUemania, Austria, Burbank, $1.00 per 100. O. B. Stevens, Shenandoah, Iowa. If.OOO fine potted Cannas, 20 leading sorts, $4,00 per 100. Send for bargain list of ail season;ibIe stock. BenJ. Con- neil, West Grove, Pa. CARNATIONS The H. Weber & Sons Co., Oakland. Md. Carnation Mabelle. For page see List of Advertisers. S. 8. Skldelsky, 824 N. 24th St., Phlla. Rose Pink Enchantress. For page see List of Advertisers. Chicago Carnation Co., Jollet, 111. For page see List of Advertisers. A. J. Guttman, 43 W. 28th St., New York. Carnation Imperial and Pink Imperial. For page see List of Advertisers. F. Dorner & Sons Co., Lafayette, Ind. For page see List of Advertisers. N. Y. Cut Flower Co., 55-57 W. 26th St., New York. J. A. Miliang, Mgr, Carnation Wlnsor Blooms. For page see List of Advertisers. Harlowarden Greenhouses, Greenport, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Carnations. Boston Market, rooted cut- tings, $10.00 1000; unrooted, $5.00 1000. Cash. E. D. Kauiback & Son, Maiden, Mass. 35,000 square feet covered by Glass. CEDAR BEAN POLES 1 1-2 inch butt. 5 ft. to 7 ft. long. $10.00 per 1000; 2 Inch butt, 8 ft. long, $15.00 per 1000; 2 1-2 Inch butt, 10 to 12 ft. long, $22.50 per 1000. H. R. Akers. Chatsworth, N. J. CHRYSANTHEMUMS Charles H. Totty. Madison, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. A. N. Pierson, Cromwell, Conn. For page see List of Advertisers. Harlowarden Greenhouses, Greenport, New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Rooted Cuttings, 35 cts., best sorts $1.0i) per 100, prepaid. Geo. O. Klein, Beard, Ky^ Rooted cuttings of October Frost and Fidelity Chrysantiieraums. $5.00 per 100. Frank Shearer & Son, Bingharaton, N. Y. Chrysanthemum stock plants. About 1,000 Jeanne Nonin, $1.00 per doz.; $7.00 per 100. W. F. Hasting, 383 Elllcott St., Buffalo. N. Y. Chrysanthemums. We will prepay the charges on R. C. of Alice Byron, Polly Rose, Halllday, Enguehard, $1,50 per hun- dred. Cash with order, please. W. H. and C. B. Newman, Akron, N. Y. Chrysanthemums. White — Timothy Eaton, Estelle, White and Yellow Bonnalton, Alice Byron, Ivory. Pink — Glory of Pa- cific, Dr. Enguehard, Mnud Dean. Yel- low— Col. Appleton, Mrs. Whilldin, Cremo, Robt. Hallida.v, Roi d' Italic. Rooted cut- tings, $2.00 per 100; $15.00 per 1000. Cash with order. Wm. Swayne, Box 226, Ken- nett Square, Pa. For List of Advertisers See Page 609 Mav 4, ISO? HORTICULTURE. 605 COLEUS Coleus, f2 per 100. Jos. H. Cunningham, Delaware, O. CONIFERS John Waterer & Sons. Ltd., American Nursery, liagsbot, Eng. For page see List of Advertiser*. W rite for prices on all choice ornamental conifers. N. F. McCarthy & Co., 84 Haw- ley St., Boston. Mass. Evergreens and Conifers. Ask for cata- logue. Bobblnk & Atkins, Rutherford, N. J. Evergreens of large size from 6 to 16 feet in variety frequently transplanted. Ask for list. Samuel C. Moon, Morrlsvllle, Pa. CUT FLOWER BOXES. Welch Bros., 226 Devonshire St., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. Edwards Folding Box Co., Philadelphia. For page see List of Advertisers. Getmore Box Factory, Inc., Belleville, Ala. Light Wood Boxes. For page see List of Advertisers. Folding Cut Flower Boxes, all sizes. N. F. McCarthy & Co., 84 Hawley St., Boston. Folding cut flower boxes, the best made. Write for list. Holton & Hunkel Co., Mil- waukee, Wis. CYCLAMEN. Giant Hybrids transp'l, ready for 21n. and 3-ln., $3.50 100; $30.00 1000. Plants grown of seed taken from the cream of my well known strain. Christ. Winterlch, Cycla- men Specialist, Defiance. Ohio. DAHLIAS David Herbert & Son. Atco, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. J. K. Alexander, E. Bridgewater, Mass. Dahlias, choice, 25 $1; five pkts. vegeta- ble or 16 flower seeds, 10 cents. Hyponeco, Westport, N. H. Dahlias, fine, strong bulbs. Also cannas. Write for price list. O. B. Stevens, Shen- andoah, Iowa. Dahlias, 150 varieties, Including many European novelties, 3c. and up. What have you to exohnnge for dahlias? New list free. Adams Supply Co., Lowell. Mass. We make them pay. So can you; the best for summer cutting — KriemhiUle, Cath- erine Duer, $1.50 per doz., or $10.00 per 100; Storm King, $1.00 per doz.; $8.00 per 100. Whole roots, field grown. W. C. Ward, Adams Street, Qulucy, Mass. DECORATIVE PLANTS A. Leuthy & Co., Roslindale. Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. Julius Roehrs, Rutherford, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. Jerusalem Cherry Seedlings, .50 cts. 100 prepaid. Geo. O. Klein. Beard, Ky. DRACAENAS Dracaena teri.iinalls from bench, fine. J25.0O 100. Carl Ilagenburger. West Men- tor. Ohio. Dracaenas, Indlvlsa, 3-in.. $5.00 per 100; G-in., .$6.00 per doz.; 7-in.. 30 to 34 ins. liigh, 75c. each, $9.00 per doz.; 8-ln. $12.00 per doz. Terrainalis, 3-in., $2,00 per doz.; 6-in., 75c. each; 4-iu., 25c. each, $3.00 per doz. The Geo. Wittbold Co., 1657 Buck- ingham Place, Chicago. FERNS Baur Floral Co., Erie, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. A. Leuthy & Co.. Roslindale, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. FERNS — Continued. H. H. Barrows & Son. Whitman, Mass. Nephrolepis Whitmani. For page see List of Advertisers. Slebrecht & Son, Rose Hill Nurseries, New Rochelle, N. T. For page see List of Advertisers. FICUS Baur Floral Co., Erie, Pa. , For page see List of Advertisers. FLORAL PHOTOGRAPHS Floral Photographs. Foley's 226-228-1-2 Bowery, New York. FLORISTS' LETTERS. Boston Florist Letter Co., 84 Hawley St., Boston. Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. G. A. Sutherland Co., 34 Hawley St., Boston. Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. FLORISTS SUPPLIES N. F. McCarthy & Co., 84 Hawley St., Boston, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. H. M. Robinson & Co., 15 Province St., and 9 Chapman PI., Boston, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. The Kervan Co., 20 W. 27th St., N. Y. Decorative Evergreens. For page see List of Advertisers. Reed & Keller, 122 W. 25th St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. J. B. Murdoch & Co., 545 Liberty St., Pittsburg, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. FLOWERS BY TELEGRAPH— Con- tinued. Park Floral Co., Denver, Colo. For page see List of Advertisers. Thos. F. Galvln, 124 Tremont St., BoBtoQ. For page see List of Advertisers. Jacob Schuiz, 644 4th Ave., Louisville, Kj. For page see List of Advertisers. H. Bayersdorfer & Co., 1129 Arch St., Philadelphia. For page see List of Advertisers. FLOW1ERS BY TELEGRAPH Alex. McConnell. New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Fred C. Weber, 4326-28 Olive St., St. Louis. Mo. For page see List of Advertisers. J. Breltmeyer's Sons, Miami & Gratiot Aves., Detroit, Mich For page see List of Advertisers. Thos. Young, Jr., 41 W. 28th St.. N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Eyres, 11 N. Pearl St., Albany, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. George H. Cooke, Washington, D. C. For page see List of Advertisers. Gude Bros. Co., 1214 F St.. Washington, D. C. For page see List of Advertisers. Samuel Murray, 1017 Broadway, Kansas City, M >. For page see List of Advertisers. Young & Nugent, 42 W. 28th St., N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. W. H. Donohoe, 2 W. 29th St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Theodore Miller, 4832 Delmar Rd., St. Louis, Mo. For page see List of Advertisers. P. J. Hauswirih (Temporary address) 13 Congress St., Chicago. For page see List of Advertisers. William J. Smyth, Michigan Ave and Blst St., Chicago. For page see List of Advertisers. Wm. H. Rock Flower Co.. Kansas City. Mo. For page see List of Advertisers. Theodore Miller. 4832 Delmar Bvd., St. Louis, Mo. For page see List of Advertisers. Atlanta Floral Co., Atlanta, Ga. For page see List of Advertisers. FLOWER POTS W. H. Sts., Ernest, 28th and M Washington, D. C. For page see List of Advertisers. A. H. Hews & Co., Cambridge, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. Hllflnger Bros., Ft. Edward, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Say! Send to Feustel, for prices on Bed flower pots. Geo. E. Feustel, Falrport, la. FUCHSIAS Baur Floral Co., Erie, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. GALAX H. M. Robinson & Co., 15 Province St., and 9 Chapman PI., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. Michigan Cut Flower Co., 38 & 40 Broad way^ Detroit, Mich. For page see List of Advertisers. Galax. Ask for price on case lots. Scran- ton Florists' Supply Co., Scranton, Pa. GERANIUMS R. Vincent, Jr., & Son, White Marsh, M4. For page see List of Advertisers. .T. E. Felthousen, Schenectady, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Wm. S. Herzog. Morris Plains, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. GLADIOLI Arthur Cowee, Meadowvale Farm, Berlin, New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Gladioli. Write for leaflet. B. Ham- mond Tracy, Cedar Acres, Wenham, Mass. GLADIOLI. Groff's Hybrids, Gold Medal and Sliver Trophy Strain. Crawford Strain. Farquhar Hybrid seedlings. JOHN H. UMPLEBY, Lake View, N. Y. GLASS Boston Plate & Window Glass Co., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. GLASS. High Grade, Double Thick Green house Glass. Lcrd & Burnhaai, 1133 Broad- way, N. Y. GLAZING POINT H. A. Dreer, Philadelphia, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. GLAZING POINTS, Lord & Burnham Special Glazing Nails (Points). Lord & Burnham, 1133 Broadway. N. Y. GLOXINIAS W. W. Rawson & Co., 5 Union St., Boston. GREENHOUSE BUILDING MATE- RIAL. D. Ilifife, 49 Washington St. N., Boston. Piping and Coustniction. Ix)rd & Burnham Co., 1133 Broadway, New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Plerson U-Bar Co., 1 Madison Sq., N. Y. I For page see List of Advertisers. In writing to Advertisers kindly mention Horticulture 606 HOKTICU LTURE May 4, 1907 GREENHOUSE BUILDING MATE- RIAL— Continued. Hltehlngs & Co., 1170 Broadway, N. Y. For page see List of Advertlsen. J^- T. Stearns Lumber Co., Neponset, Beaton. For page see List of Advertisers. King Construction Co., N. Tonawanda, N. T. For page see List of AdTcrtlsers. J. C. Monlnger Co., 117 East Blaekhawk St., Cblcago, III. For page see List of Advertisers. 8. Jacobs & Sons, 1365-79 Flushing Are., Brooklyn, N. Y. Metropolitan Material Co., 1398-1408 Metro- politan Ave., Brooklyn, N. Y. For page see List of Aci\ertisers. Weathered Co., Box 789, New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Foley Mfg. Co., 471 W. 22nd St., Chicago. For page see Ust of Advertisers. GREENHOUSE CONSTRUCTION GREENHOUSE CONSTRUCTION, Semi- Iron Greenhouses, New Truss Houses and Iron Frame Houses. Lord & Burnham, 1133 Broadway, N. Y. GREENHOUSE HOSE Mineralized Rubber Co., 18 Cliff St., N. T. For page see List of Advertisers. GREENHOUSE BRACKETS BoztoD Sc AUard, Nashua, N. H. Economy Greenhouse Bracket. For page see List of Advertisers. GUTTERS GUTTERS, Cast Iron Gutters, L. & B. Improved V Shaped Gutter with drip gut- ter attachment. Lord & Burnham, 1133 Broadway, N. Y. HARDY FERNS AND SUPPLIES H. M. Robinson & Co., 15 Province St., and 9 Chapman PI., Boston, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. Crowl Fern Co., Milllngtou, Mass. Fancy and Dagger Ferns. For page see lAst of Advertisers. The Kervan Co., 20 W. 27th St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Michigan Cut Flewer Co., 38 & 40 Broad- way, Detroit, Mich. Fancy Ferns. For page see List of Advertisers. B. A. Beaven, Evergreen, Ala. Fadeless Sheet Moss. For pase soe List of Advertisers. A full line of ferns, galax, and all wild greens. N. F. McCarthy & Co., 84 Haw- ley St., Boston. HARDT PERENNIALS M. H. Walsh, Woods Hole, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. Fnnkia varlegata clamps, $6.00 per 100. H. Pladeck, Elmhurst, N. Y. Yucca Fllamentosa, No. 1, 4o.; Iris Siblr- Ica, 3c. Ellsworth Brown & Co., Sea- brook, N. H. Hemerocallls Thunbergli, 12 Inch clumps, $20 per 100. Yucca fllamentosa, strong plants with 50 leaves, $20 per 100. Hibiscus moscheutus, 3 yrs., $4 per 100. Yucca glorlosa, $10 per 100. Ask for trade list of hardy nursery stock. Samnel C. Moon, Morrlsvllle, Pa. HARDY PLANTS Vick & Hill Co., Rochester, N. Y. . For page see List of Advertisers. HEATING APPARATUS Lord & Burnham Co., 1133 Broadway, New York. For page see List of Advertisers. HEATING APPARATUS— Continued. Plerson U-Bar Co., 1 Madison Sq., N. Y. For page see List of Adve.-.: < vs. Hltehlngs & Co., 1170 Broadway, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Kroeschell Bros., 35 Erie St., Cblcago. For page see List of .\dverttsers. Johnston Heatfng Co., 1133 Br'dway, N.^. For page see List of Advertisers. W. W. Castle, 170 Summer St., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. HERBS Tarragon roots, 10 cts. each, prepaid. Geo. O. Klein, Beard, Ky. HOLLYHOCKS Hollyhocks. Large field-grown plants. $3.00 per 100. Double In separate colors of red, white, pink, yellow and maroon; also the Allegheny strain. Send for cata- logue of hollyhocks, dahlias and hardy plants. W. W. WILMORE, Box 382, Den- ver, Colo. HONEYSUCKLES. Golden Honeysuckles, 7c. Ellsworth Brown & Co., Seabrook, N. H. HORSES Useful work-horses for florists' spring work; also florists* delivery wagons, good as new. Edward Higglns, 1 West 28th St., New York. HOT-BED SASH The A. T. Stearns Lumber Co., Neponset, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. Plerson U-Bar Co., 1 Madison Sq., N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Hltehlngs & Co., 1170 Broadway, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Lord & Burnham Co., 1133 Broadway, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. HOT VTATER CIRCULATOR W. W. Castle, 170 Summer St., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. HYDRANGEAS. Hydrangea panlculata grandlflera, 3 ft., 8c. Ellsworth Brown & Co., Seabrook, N. H. INSECTICIDES. NIcotlcide kills all greenhouse pests. P. R. Palethorpe Co., Eleventh St.. Louisville, Ky. For page see List of Advertisers. IRISES Yokohama Nursery Co., 31 Barclay St., New York. IVIES. English Ivy, 3 1-2 in.. 3 In ."i ft., $t!.(Hi per 100. C.ish. Benj. f. iinell. West Grove, Pa. JAPANESE LILIES. Vokobama Nursery Co., 31 Barclay St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. A. T. Boddington, 342 W. 14th St.. New York. For page see List of Advertisers. KENTIAS A. Leuthy & Co., Rosllndale, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. LAWN AND CEMETERY VASES Kramer Bros. Foundry Co., Dayton, Ohio. For page see List of Advertisers. LAWN MOWER Clipper Lawn Mower Co., Dixon, III. For page see List of Advertisers. LEADING RETAIL FLORISTS Alex. McConnell, New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Thomas Young, Jr., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. LEADING RETAIL FLORISTS— Con- tinued. Fred C. Weber, 4326 Olive St., St. Louis, Mo. For page pee List of Advertisers. J. Breltmeyer's Sons, Detroit, Mich. For page see List of Advertisers George H. Cooke, Washlngten, D. C. For page .see List of Advertisers Samuel Murray, 1017 Broadway, Kansas City, Mo. For page see List of Advertisers. Gude Bros. Co., 1214 F St., Washington, D. C. For page see List of Advertisers. Eyres, 11 N. Pearl St., Albany, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Young & Nugent, 42 W. 28th St., N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Mills, the Florist, Jacksonville, Fla. Telegraph or mall orders pronaptly filled. Long distance telepbone connections. Theodore Miller, 4832 Delmar Bvd., St. iKiuls, Mo. For page see List of Advertisers. P. J. Hauswlrth (temporary address) 13 Congress St., Chicago. For page see List of Advertisers. William J. Smyth, Michigan Ave. and 31st St., Chicago. For page see List of Advertisers. Wm. H. Rock Flower Co., Kansas City, Mo. For page see List of Advertisers. Park Floral Co., Denver, Colo. For page see List of Advertisers. Thos. F. Galvin, 124 Tremont St., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. W. H. Donohoe, 2 W. 29th St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Atlanta Floral Co., Atlanta, Ga. For page, see List of Advertisers. Jacob Schulz, 644 4th Ave., Louisville, Ky. For page see List of Advertisers. LILY OF THE VALLEY John Scheepers & Co., 4 and 6 Old Slip, New York. Cold Storagi'. For page see List of Advertisers. LIVISTONIAS Llvlstonla Rotundifolla. Well leaved and clean, $6, $9. $12 per doz. J. Roehrs Co., Rutherford, N. J. LOBELIAS NEW— NEW— NEW LOBELIA KATHLEEN MALLARD Fine double flower; fine, strong 2 1-2-lncb pot; $5.00 per doz. Quantity limited. Order at once. J. Roehrs Co., Rutherford, N, J. MASTICA F. O. Pierce Co., 170 Fulton St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. MOON VINES Godfrey Aschmann, 1012 Ontario St., Phlla. For page see List of Advertisers. NIKOTEEN APHIS PUNK. • Nicotine Mfg. Co., St. Louis, Mo. NURSERY STOCK John Waterer & Sons, Ltd., American Nursery, Bagsbot, England. For page see List of Advertisers. Cottage Gardens Co., Queens, N. Y. Specimen Nursery Stock. For page see List of Advertisers. The Conard & Jones Co.. West Grove, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. For List of Advertisers See Page 609 May 4, 1907 HORTICULTURE 607: NURSERY STOCK— Continued. lie P. B. Conine Nursery Co., Stratford, Conn. For page see List of Advertisers. The Wm. H. Moon Co., MorrlsvlUe, Pa. American ArlMrvltae. For page see List of Advertisers. Oak Hill Nurseries, 114 Poplar St., Rosllndale, Mass. Berbevlg Thuiibergii. For page see List of Advertisers. Henry A. Dreer, Philadelphia. Rhododendrons, Boxwood Edging, Hardy Shrubs and Border Perennials. For page see List of Advertisers. New England Nurseries, Bedford, Mass. Shrubs, Roses and Herbaceous Pi leniilalg. For page see List of Advertisers. Nursery Stock. N. F. McCarthy & Co., 84 Hawley St., Boston, Mass. ORCHID PLANTS Lager & Hurrell, Summit, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. Sander, St. Albans, England. Importers, Exporters, Growers, Hybridist*. For page see List of Advertisers. Julius Roehrs Co., Rutherford, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. Carrlllo & Baldwin, Secaucus. N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. A. Held, 11-19 William St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Selbrecht & Son, Rose Hill Nurseries, New Rochelle, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Job. a. Manda, 191 Valley Road, W. Orange, N. J. Orchids, Orchid Baskets, Peat. For page see List of Advertisers. PAI.MS A. Leuthy & Co., Rosllndale. Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. Slebreeht & Son, Rose Hill Nurseries, New Rochelle, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. PAINT AND PUTTY PAINT AND PUTTY: Ideal Greenhouse Lead; Special Greenhouse Putty. Lord & Bumham, 1133 Broadway, N. Y. PANSY PLANTS. Wm. Dobbertln, 595 Joseph Ave., Bocbes- ter, N. Y. Giant Pansy Plants. Pansy plants; strong transplanted, $10.00 per 1000. F. A. Bailer, Bloomlngton, III. Large, strong transplanted Pansy Plants, Dreer's Royal Exhibition and Vaughan's International, $1.00 per 100; $7..TO per 1.000; smaller transplarted, $5.00 per 1,000. Send for sample and price list of other plants. Frank Shearer & Son, Blnghamton, N. Y. PATENTS Siggers & Slggers, Washington, D. C. For page see List of Advertisers. PEONIES Yokohama Nursery, Co., 31 Barclay St., New York. Peonies, fine assortment, $10.00 per 100. F. A. Bailer, Bloomlngton, 111. Peonies. 1200 sorts. Greatest list any- where. C. Betscher, Canal Dover, Ohio. Wholesale grower of peonies. List of 100 varieties. J. F. Rosenfield. West Point. Neb. Peonies. 200 strong undivided five year old clumps; pink sorts only, $25 per 100. Ask for trade list of ornamental nursery stock. Samuel C. Moon, Morrisvllle, Pa. PIPE AND FITTINGS PIPK AND FITTINGS. Ca.st lion and Wrought Pipe, Valves. Elbows. I'ipe Hooks, Automatic Air He-.iders, etc. Lord & Burnham, 1133 Broadway, N. Y. PLANT STANDS The Wittbold plant stand, $18.00 per doz. The Geo. Wittbold Co., 1657 Buckinghaii: Place, Chicago. PLANT BED CLOTH Mineralized Rubber Co.. 18 Cliff St., N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. POT HANGERS Pot hangers, Kramer's $1 doz. by ezp., $1.25 by mall. I. N. Kramer & Son, Cedar Rapids, la. RAFFIA Raffia, prime long fiber, sound and strong, ten cents the pound, nine dollars the hun- dred pounds; cash with order, please. A. Bolker & Sons, New York. P. O. Box 759. RHODODENDRONS John Waterer & Sons, Ltd., American Nursery, Bagsbot, Eng. For page see List of Advertisers. ROSES M. H. Walsh, Woods Hole, Mass. Hardy Roses, II. T. Roses and Ramblers. For page see List of Advertisers. Paul Nleboff, Lehlghton, Pa. Rose Aurora. The Conard & Jones Co., West Grove, Fa. For page see List of Advertisers. Bay State Nurseries, No. Ablngton, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. A. N. Plerson, Cromwell. Conn. Grafted Roses, Own-Koot Beauties. For page see List of Advertisers. Montrose Greenhouses, Montrose, Mass. Grafted Bride and Bridesmaid Roses. For page see List of Advertisers. L. B. Ccddington, Murray Hill, N. J. XX Richmond Rose Plants. A. T. Boddlngton, 342 W. 14th St., New York. Climbing Roses. Low-budded roses. No. 1, $95.00; No. 1 1-2, $65.00 1000. H. T. Jones, Elizabeth, N. J. American Beauties, 2 1-2 In., $8.00 per 100; $75.00 per 1000. Chas. H. Totty, Madl- son, N. J. Tuberoses, dwarf excelsior pearl; iirst size, $1.00 per lOO; $7.50 per 1000; second size, 60e. per 100; $5.00 per 1000. T. W. Wood & Sons, Seedsmen, Eichmjnd, Vir- ginia^ Own root roses, 2 years. C. Ramblers, $7.00; Dorothy Perkins, P. W. and Y. Ram- blers, $5.00; H. P. roses and Baby Ram- blers, $8.00 per 100. Gilbert Costlch, Roch- ester, N. Y. Baby Rambler roses, flue dormant stock, one year, $12 per 100, 2 1-4-ln. pot plants, extra well rooted, $4 per 100, $30 per M. Orders booked for delivery now or any time up to late spring. Samples free. Brown Brothers Company. Rochester, N. Y. The beautiful new pink rose, MISS KATE MOULTON is the queen of all pink roses. It's a winner and you should grow It. Price $30.00 100; 500 $125.00; 1000 $200.00; 5000 and upwards $175 per 1000. Minneapolis Floral Co., Minneapolis, Minn. SALVIAS C. Elsele. 11th and Roy Sis., Philadelphia, Pa. Salvia Bonfire. For ppge see List of Advertisers. Salvia Bonfire, fiats once Iransplanted. Ic. each; 2 1-4 in. pots 2c.; 3000 now read.v: order now; fine plants. Hammersehmidt t.V Clark. Medina. O. Salvias. 2 1-2 in.. $1.50 per 10(»; $15.0iJ per 1.000. .\cbvranlhes. $1.50 pin- 100; $15.00 per KK)0. S. W. Carey, Florist, Urbana, Ohio. SEEDS H. E. FIske Seed Co. Faneuil Hall Sq., Boston. T. J. Grey & Co., 32 So. Market St., Boston, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. SEEDS — Continued. Joseph Breck & Sons 51 and 52 N. Market St., Boston, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. W. Atlee Burpee & Co., Philadelphia. "New Creations" In Bush Llmas. For page see List of Advertisers. J. M. Thorburn & Co., 33 Barclay St., N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Henry A. Dreer, Philadelphia. For page see List of Advertisers. A. T. Boddlngton, 342 W. 14th St., N. T. For page see List of Advertisers. H. F. Mlchell Co., 1017 Market St.. Phlla- For page see List of Advertisers. James VIck's Sons, Rochester, N. Y. Aster Seed. For page see List of Advertisers. W. W. Rawson & Co., 5 Unlota St., Boston.. For page see List of Advertisers. Hjalmar Hartmann & Co., 12 Stormgade, Copenhagen, Denmark. Cauliflower and Cabbage Seed. For page see List of Advertisers. Rlckards Bros., 37 E. 19th St., New York.. For page see List of Advertisers. Johnson Seed Co., 217 Market St., Phlla.. For page see List of Advertisers. R. & J. Farquhar & Co., 6-7 So. Market St., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. Wm. Elliott & Sons, 201 Fulton St., N. T. For page see List of Advertisers. C. C. Morse & Co., 171-73 Clay St., Sas Francisco, Calif. For page see List of Advertisers. Plumosus seed, $2.50 per 100. Jos. H.. Cunningham, Delaware, O. I sell only reliable flower seeds. Ask for wholesale catalogue. O. V. Zangen, Hoboken, N. J. Conrad Appel, Darmstadt, Germany, Es- tab. 1789. High Grade Grass. Clover, and' Tree Seeds. Surplus Garden Peas — 50 bu. Alaska, $3.25 per bu.; 40 bu. First and Best, $2.00< per bu. New crop northern Michigan grown; none better. W. F. Allen, Sails- bury, Md. SHEEP MANURE R. & J. Farquhar & Co.. 6 and 7 So. Mar- ket St., Boston. Pulverized Sheep Manure. For page see List of Advertisers. SHEET MOSS E. A. Beaven, Evergreen, Ala. For page see List of Advertisers. ' SHRUBS. Japanese Wistarias, 8c.; Berberls Tlinn- bergU, 12 to 18 in., 3 l-2c.; Hibiscus, C, Eye and Pink, 3c.; Norway Spruce, 1 1-2 to 2 1-2 ft., 8c. Ellsworth Brown & Co., Seabrook, N. H. 1000 Large Shrubs 5 to 8 ft. assorted for $150. Ask for trade list of ornamental nur- sery stock. Samuel C. Moon, Morrisvllle. Pa. SMALL FRUIT PLANTS DewberiT plants, Lucretla and Austin, $5 00 per 1000, $20.00 per 5000; Premo, $6.00- per 1000, $25.00 per 5000; Turner red rasp- berry plants, $6.00 per 1000, $25.00 per 5000. W. F. Allen, Salisbury, Md. SMILAX Smllai seedlings, fall-sown, $3.00 per 1000. F. A. Bailer, Bloomlngton, III. SPHAGNUM MOSS Live Sphagnum moss, orchid peat and orchid baskets always on hand. Lager 4 Hurrell, Summit. N. J. In writing to Advertisers Jcindly mention Horticulture 608 HORTICULTURE May 4, 19U7 SFIREA Spiiea, extra fine clumps in leading va- riety. F. W. O. Schmltz, Friuce Bay, N. T. Spiiea, Van Houttli, 2 to 3 ft., 6c.; 18 to 24 in., 4c. Ellsworth Brown & Co., Seabrook, N. H. STEAM TRAP El. HIppard, Youngstown, O. STRAWBERRY PLANTS Geo. R. Schauber, Ballston Lake, N. Y., Box 4. StiMwheiTy Saratoga. Strawberry plants, 90 best varieties, stock unexcelled. Ask for prices on wiiat you want. W. F. Allen, Salisbury, Md. THERMOSTATS Fire and Fi'ost Alarm. Heat regulator!. Brown Alarm Co., Denver, Colo. VEGETABI.E PLANTS 50,000 small iiorseradlsh sets, 25c. per 100; $2.50 per 1000. S. J. McMlchael, 142 Larkin St., Findlay, 0. 500 to 1000 2 1-2 in. Pot Plants, Tomato. "Tlie Comet." Strong and ready for stilft. $3.50 per 100. Cohanzle Carnation Green- houses, New London, Conn. 50,000 large 4-year old Barrs Mammoth Asparagus roots, $6.00 per 1000; $25.00 per 5000. (500 will All a sugar barrel.) Ad- dress W. F. Allen, Salisbury, Md. Early cabbage, strong transplanted plants ready for the field. Early Jersey Wake- field, All Head Early and Succession. $2.50 per 1,000. Seud for our price list of Early \egetable plants. Frank Shearer & Sou, Market Gardeners, Binghamton, N. Y. Now ready to ship, Jersey Wakefield, Winnlgstadt, and Market Gardener's Early Cabbage, No. 1 stock, 15c. per lOD, $1.25 per 1000. Tomato plants, Dwarf Cham- pion, Spark's Earliana, Lorlllard King of the Earliest, 15c. per 100, $1.23 per 1000. S. J. McMlchael, 142 Larklna St., Find- lay, O. VENTILATING APPARATUS Lord & Burnham Co., 1133 Broadway. N. T. For page see List of Advertisers. Pierson XJ-Bar Co., 1 Madison Sq., N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Hltchlngs & Co., 1170 Broadway, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Weathered Co., 46-48 Marlon St., N. T. For page see List of Advertisers. Foley Mfg. Co., 471 W. 22nd St., Chicago. For page see List of Advertisers. The Advance Co., Richmond, Ind. For page see List of Advertisers. J. C. Monlnger Co., 421 Hawthorne Are., Chicago. The Chicago Lifter. ■VENTILATING MACHINERY, New Model encased, self-oiling gear; Standai'd Model Open Gear. Lord &. Burnham, 1133 Broadway, N. Y. VINCAS Vinca minor (myrtle), ,f20.00 and $30.00 per 1,000. E. K. Mooney, Madeira, O. 10,000 vlncas 2 1-2 in., fine, $2.50 per 100; $20.00 per 1000. R. Cuttings same. $1.00 per lOO; $7.00 per 1000. Cash, please. BenJ. Council, West Grove. Pa. VIOLETS H. R. Carlton. WUloughby, O. Violet. Gov. Herrlck. For page see List of Advertisers. -WILD SMILAX E. A. Beaven, Evergreen, Ala. Southern Smilax. For page see List of Advertisers. AVIREAVORK Reed & Keller, 122 W. 25th St., N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Wirework. Write for our catalogue. Holton & Hunkel Co., Milwaukee, Wis. William E. Hellscher's Wire Works, 8840 Broadway, Detroit, Mich. The "Just Right" kind. Send .'or iiilce list. Frank W. Ball, 31 East Third Street, Cincinnati, O. All standard frames in stock. Special de- signs made to order in hurry-up time. N. F. McCarthy & Co., 84 Hawley St., Bos- ton, Mass. ■WIRE SUPPORTS The Helm Carnation Support. Write lot price. Helm Carnation Support Co., Con- nersvllle, lud. ■WHOLESALE FLORISTS Boston N. F. McCarthy & Co., 84 Hawley St., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. H. M. Robinson & Co., 15 Province St., and 9 Chapman PI., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. George A. Sutherland Co., 34 Hawley St., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. Welch Bros., 226 Devonshire St., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. Bnffalo Wm. F. Kasting, 383-87 Elllcott St., Buf- falo, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Chicago Chas. W. McKellar, 51 Wabash Av., Chicago. For page see List of Advertisers. Peter Reinberg, 51 Wabash Av., Chicago. For page see List of Advertisers. A. L. Randall Co., 19-21 Randolph St, Chicago. For page see List of Advertisers. E. F. Wlnterson Co., 43-49 Wabash Are., Chicago. For page see List of Advertisers. Poehlmann Bros. Co., 35 Randolph St., Chicago. For page see List of Advertisers. Detroit Miclilgan Cut Flower Exchange, 38 & 40 Broadway. For page see List of Advertisers. Ne'w York J. K. Allen, 106 W. 28th St., New York. For page see List of Advertlsqrs. Wm. Stuart Allen Co., 53 W. 28th St., New Kork. For page see List of Advertlserg. J. S. Fenrich, 110 W. 28th St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Ford Bros., 48 W. 28th St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. H. E. Froment, 57 W. 28th St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Alex. J. Guttman, 43 W. 28th St. New York. For page see List of Advertisers. E. C. Horan, 55 W. 28th St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. A. H. Langjahr, 55 W. 2Sth St., New York. For page see List of Ad vertlsers. James McManus, 42 W. 28th St.. New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Chas. Millang, 50 W. 29th St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. John I. Raynor, 49 W. 28th St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. W. F. Sheridan, 39 W. 28th St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Traendly & Schenok, 44 W. 28th St.. New York. For page see List of Advertisers. ■WHOLESALE FLORISTS— Continued New York. A. L. Young & Co., 54 W. 28th St.. New York. For page see List of Advertisers. John Young, 51 W. 28th St.. New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Philadelphia W. E. McKlssick, 1221 Filbert St., Phlla- delphia. Pa. For page see List of Advertisers, Leo Niessen Co., 1209 Arch St.. Philadel phla. Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. The S. S. Pennock-Meehan Co., 1608-18 Ludlow St., Philadelphia, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. Edward Held, 1326 Ranstead St., Phila- delphla. Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. Pittsbnrg J. B. Murdoch & Co., 645 Liberty St., Pittsburg, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. New Offers in This Issue. BARGAIN LIST: CANNAS AND SEASONABLE STOCK. I Benj. Connell, West Grove. Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. CATTLEYA PERCIVALIANa! Ordonez, De Nave & Co., 8 Sampson Av., Madison, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. ' CENTURY PLANTS WANTED. EYank McMahon, Seabright, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. ENGLISH IVIES. Wesley Wait, Newburgh, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. HANGING BASKETS. Wm. E. Hielscher, 40 Broadwav. Detroit, Mich. For page see List of Advertisers. ORCHIDS TO ARRIVE. Ordonez, De Nave & Co., Madisou. N J , Box 105. For page see List of Advertisers. ROSES. West View Greenhouses, Madison, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. A DESIRABLE GIFT FOR YOUR EMPLOYEE. There can be no more useful and ap- propriate present than a subscription to HORTICULTURE. The more he reads HORTICULTURE the better service he ■n'ill render you. If you ■want to give five or more we will be glad to make a special discount, on application. Other Useful Books. The Dahlia. By L. K. Peacock. Price, 30 cents. The American Carnation. C. 'W. Ward. Price, $3.50. Manual of the Trees of North Ameri- ca. C. S. Sargent. Price, $6.00. The First County Park System. F. W. Kelsey. Price, $1.25. The Horticulturist's Rule-Book. Bailey. Price, 75 cents. Chrysanthemum Manual. Smith. Price, 40 cents. The Chrysanthemum. Herrington. Price, 50 cents. For List of Advertisers See Page 609 May 4, 1907 HORTICULTURE bO» List of Advertisers Fage Allen J. K 602 Allen Wm. Stuart Co. 602 American Nursery... 584 Aschmann Godfrey.- -582 Atlanta Floral Co. . ■ • 599 Barrows H.H. & Son. 582 Baur Floral Co 583 Bayersdorfer H .& Co. 600601 Bay State Nurseries.. 584 Beaven, E. A. 603 Boddington A.T. ..--582 Boston Florist Letter Co 599 Boston Plate and Win- dow Glass Co 610 Breck Joseph & Sons 595 Breitmeyer's J. Sons. 599 Bridgeman's Seed Warehouse 595 Burpee W. A. &Co..«;95 Buxton & Altard 610 Cariton H. R 583 Carrillo & Baldwin ... 582 Castle W.W. _..6to Chicago Carnation Co 583 Clipper Lawn Mower Co 611 Conard & Jones 584 Council Benj 597 Coniae F. E. Nursery Co. 584 CookeG. H 599 Cottage Gardens 584 Cowee A 583 Crow! Fern Co 601 Donahoe Wm. H 599 Domer F. Sons & Co. 583 Dreer H. A 597-611 Dysart R.J. 600 Edwards Folding Box Co 600 Eisele C 582 Elliott Wm.& Sons. .595 Esler J G 611 Ernest W. H 610 Eyres 599 Farquhar R. & J. & Co 595 Fclthousen J. E 597 FenrichJ. S 603 Foley Mfg. Co 611 Ford Bros. 602 Froment H. E 602 Calvin Thos. F 599 Getmore Box Factory 603 Goinsaivos R, L 597 Grey T. J. & Co 595 Gude Bros. Co 599 Guttman Alex. J. 583.602 Hail Asso. 611 Haines J. E 583 Hammond Benj- 610 Harlowarden Green- houses 583 Hartmann Hjalmar & Co. 595 Hauswirth P. J 590 Held A..- 582 Herbert David & Son . 597 HerzogV^S ^83 Hews A. H. & Co 610 Hielscher Wm. E....609 Hilfinger Bros 610 Hitchings & Co 612 Horan E. C 602 Horticulture Pub. Co. 61c Johnson Seed Co 595 Johnston Heating C0.611 Kasting W. F 603 Kervan Co., The ....603 King Cons. Co. 611 Kramer Bros Fdy Co 610 Kroeschell Bros. .609-611 Lager &Hurrell 5° 2 Langjahr, Alfred H...603 Leuthy A. &Co 597 Lord & Bumham Co. 612 Pago Manda Jos. A. 582 McCarthy X. F. 603 McConnell Alex. . . 599 McKellar Charl.,s W.600 McKissick, W. F. 600 McMahon Frank ....58a McManus Jas.. ■ 602 Metropolitan Material Co. 611 MichellH F.Co. ...595 Michigan Cut Flower Exchange 603 Millaag Charles 60a Millang J. A, 603 Miller Theo. 599 Mineralized Rubber Co 611 Moninger J. C. 6ii Montrose Greenhou- ses -.--583 Moon Wm- H. Co.. ..584 Morse C. C. & Co. ..595 Murdoch J. B.&C0..603 Murray Samuel 599 Nave, Ordonez de & Co 58a New England Nur- series . 584 New York Cut Flower Co. 603 Niessen Leo. Co 600 Oak Hill Nu series ..584 OrdonezDcNave^Co.582 PalethorpeP. R. 610 Park Floral Co 599 Pennock-Meehan Co. 582 600 Perkins St. Nurseries. 597 Pierce F. O. 611 Pierson A. N 583 584 Pierson F. R. Co 597 Pierson U Bar Co. ...6i3 Poehlmann Bros. Co. .600 Randall A. L. Co.... 600 Rawson W.W.&Co. 595 Ray nor John 1 602 Reed& Keller 603 Reid Edw ■ . . 600 Reinberg Peter 600 Rickards Bros 595 Robinson H.M.& Co. 598-603 Rock Wm. L 599 Roehrs Julius Co 582 Rolker August & Sons6io Rose Hill Nurseries .584 Sander & Son 582 Scheepers John & Co. 597 Schulz Jacob 599 Sheridan W . F 602 Siebrccht & Sons .... 584 Siggers & Siggefi 610 Situations & Wants.. 60.} Skidelsky S. S 583 Smyth Wm. J.. 599 Stearns A. T. Lumber Co ..611 Sutherland Geo. A. Co 600 The Advance Co 611 Thorburn J . M . & Co. 595 Totty Cha^.H. 583 Traendly & Schenck.602 Tully J. B 609 Vick's Jas. Sons 595 Vick& Hill Co. 583 Vincent R. Jr. & Sons. 597 Wait Wesley 597 Walsh M. H 58* Waterer John & Sons. 584 Weathered Co. 611 Weber F. C 599 Weber H. & Sons 583 Welch Bros. 600 West View Green- houses 583 Winterson E. F. Co. .600 Yokoham a N a rseries Co 582 Young A. L.& Co.... 60a Young fohn 602 Yonng, Thos. Jr. 599 Young & Nugent .-..599 iWVWIIWWMIWI'WWWWMVIIVtAlil^ Is Your Name In The Above List? If Not, Why Not ? 7 No. 1. No. 2. HANGING BASKETS State Quantity wanted and will be pleased to quote prices. W.E. HIELSCHER Wire Works 40 Broadway, DETROIT, MICH. GREENHOUSES BUILDING AND CONTEMPLATED. New. Be'lin, Ot. — C. M- Jarvis, conserva- tory. Westport, Cr.— S. B. Fillow, one house, 27xS0. Additions. Merlden, Ct. — John Bonell, one house. Springville, N. Y.— M. L. Hampton &. Co., one house. Guilt'ord, Ct. — Edward Kelsey, one house. Hartford. CL— C. L. Ladd, two houses. , So. Sudbury. Mass.— James Tulis, one house. New Garden, Pa.— T. Richards, range of houses. Brooklyn, N. Y.— Henry Hesslon, one house, 20x100. Bridgewater, Mass. — A. H. Hobart, range of vegetable houses. Baltimore, Md.— George Morrison, two houses. J. R. Bland, one house. Chester, W. Va.— Foley Manufactur- ing Co. are building for C. A. Smith, extensive palm, orchid, fruit and vegetable houses. LIST OF PATENTS. Issued April 2, 1907. Cultivating Plow Blade. Ar- thur R. Sullivan. Rome, Ga. Seeding Machine. Lewis B. Waterman. Rockford, 111., assignor to Emerson Mfg. Co., Rockford, 111. 848.87G. Fruit Picker. George A. Ber- ger, Jr., Fremont, Ohio. Disk Plow. Clyde C. Leuty, Justin, Texas. Agricultural Implements. Dex- ter S. Capron. Woodstock, Vt. Rake. Ursa S. Jessup, Provo, S. D. 848,779 848,790 848.912. 849,202. 849.244. WANTS, FOR SALE, ETC. Adverlisements in this column JDne cent a word. Initials count as words. Cash with order. All correspondence addressed "care H O R T I C u L- TURE" should be sent to 11 Ham- ilton Place, Boston. HELP WANTED WANTED— Working foreman for a com- mercial place who must be a first class pinutsman, capable of growing a geueral lini. of decorative plants of first quiility, also bedding plants. State age. qualiflca- ticins and wages expected. Foreman, care IIOIITICULTURE, 11 Hamilton Place, Bos- ton. ^Iilss^ \\ ANTED — Working foreman who under- stands carnations, 'mums, and general l)ed- ding plants. Must be honest and sober. Address R. L. GoinsalYOS, Waltham, Mass. W A^NTJCD^Single man as assistant rose grower on commercial place. Steady posi- tion to good man. Give reference fiuin last place and state wages expected with board. Dean & Co., Little Silver, N. 3. WANTED— Good active yonng man, ex- perienced in rose growing uuder ^lass. Good salary. Address B, care HORII- CTILTTJRK, 11 Hamilton Place, Bostoi). WANTED — .A section man for Roses. -Vd- dress L. B. Coddington, Murray Hill, N- -1. SITUATIONS WANTED SITUATION WANTED — Horticulturist with 20 vears' all around experience ou. large private and commercial places is' open for engagement. Good grower ot cut flowers, ornamental plants, nurseiy sto;'k; etc. Good landscape engineer. Total ab- stainer. Good references. Wr.ges must be- good. Address, Roses, care HORTICUL- TURE^ SITUATION WANTED— As head gardeu- er on private place by married man; 18 years' experience in care of flowers, veg- etables, etc., both outside and under glass. Good references. Address, M. T., care- HORTICULTURE. SITUATION WANTED — Either comnier- cial or private. Sober, industrious, good exrerierce and willing to wcrk. Married, two children. Good references. Address R. R., care HORTICULTURE POSITIONS WANTED for bead garden- ers and assistants; for further Informatlou apply lo W. W. Rawson & Co., 5 Union St., Boston. Mass. Head Gardener or Superintendent, age 39 years, married, no family, highest rec- ommendations from present and previous employers; trained in England. Please state wages offered. Day, 3641. Warren St.. Philadelphia, Pa. WANTED — Situation as Head Gardener on private place; capable of taking care of orchids, ferns, palms, roses, etc. Best of references. Address N., care of HORTI- CULTURE^ We can with pleasure recommend the- services of a skilled gardener and orchid grower to any lady or gentleman requiring the services of such a man. Apply Carrillo & Baldwin. Secaucus, N. J. FOR SALE FOR SALE. Desirable Greenhouse Plant, directly op- posite Spring Forest Cemetery. Bingham- ten, N. Y. Large ar.d incr.=asing demand for Funeial Designs ai.d Bedding Stuff: care of cemetery plots bg item in receipts. A dwelling house, 10,000 feet of glass, land comprising twenty city lots. Paying business and open chance for increase. Sold on account of adv.nnce in years. Apply to James B. Tully, 47 Spring Forest Ave., Binghamton, N. Y. FOR SALE -Greenhouse Pi. 4-ln. boiler tubes, second hand. In tta» condition, absolutely free from scale and with ends cut square. Sample and price* on application. Eroescbell Bros. Co., SB- Erie St.. Chicafo. •610 HORTICULTURE May 4, 1907 The Kramer Bros. Fdy. Co. 1 DAYTOM, OHIO. 1 1 fegi '^ 1 -^'L^^t ^^^ '^ 1 w^^amk li&ife^^^"-^ Largest Vase Manufacturers in the U. S. 1 Write to Department 3 for Catalog and 1 Prices If Interested. 1 Good Circulation You get it all the time if you install the ELECTRIC CIRCULATOR Write to Robert Simpson, Clifton, N. J. ; Julius Roehrs Co., Rutherford, N. J.; J. N. May, Summit, N. J. ; F. R. Pierson Co. Scarborough, N. Y. ; Joseph Fuller, Leominster, Mass. ; Perennial Gardens Co., Toledo, O. ; or Christ. Winterich, Defiance, O. The Circulator is working in each of these establishments and giving full satisfaction. Write for particulars of our new STEEL PLATE BOILER built especially for hot water greenhouse heating. We do piping and fitting according to most approved methods, in economical manner and with satisfaction guaranteed. W. W. CASTLE HEATING ENGINEER 170 Summer Street, BOSTON The Best Bug Killer and Bloom Saver For PROOF Write to P.R.PalethorpeCo. LOUISVILLE, KY. BOSTON PLATE & WINDOW GLASS CO. GREENHOUSE BLASS German and American '.61 to 287 1 St., BOSTON 20-22 Canal St. USE THE BEST. Economy Greenhouse Brackets 'are used b^ leading growers every- 'where. Send for price list and de- scriptive circul,ar. BUXTON &ALLARD,Dept. A, Nashua, N.H. In ordering goods please add "I saw it in HORTICULTURE." ^TAB.i: OJ^ standard Flower . . POTS In ordering goods please add, "I saw it in HORTICULTURE." If your greenhouses are within 500 miles of the Capitol, write us, we can save you money W. H. ERNEST, 28th and M Streets, WASHINGTON, D. C. HOW TO PAINT Busjjies, larui wagons, fanning tools, barns, oiitbnildings and houses often need painting. "Everybody's Paint Book," written by a thorough- ly practical painter, will be found a complete guide to the art of outdoor and indoor painting. It is designed for the special use of those who wish to do their own painting. It gives practical lessons in plain painting, varnishing, polishing. Staining, paper Iiang- iiig, kalsoinining, etc. It also tells how to renovate furniture and gives many hints on artistic work for decorating a home. Precise directions are given for mixing paints for all purposes. If farming tools and farm vehicles are kept painted, they will last twice as long, and anybody can do the work with the aid of this book. It is handsomely and substantially bound in cloth. A copy will be sent postage prepaid on receipt of price, $1.00 Address STANDARD FLOWER POTS Packed in small crates, easy to handle Price per crate 15003 in. pots in crate $4.88 1500 «5i «50oa)4 10003 800 3H 5004 3205 144 6 5-=S 6.00 5.00 5.80 4.50 4.51 3.16 Pncc per crate I30 7 ia. pots in crate$4.3o 60 8 " " 3 00 HAND MADE 48 9 in. pots in crate $3.60 43 ro " " 4.8, 24 II " " 3.60 24 12 " " 4.80 IJ 14 " " 4.80 6 16 *• *' 4.50 Seed pans, same price as pots. Send for price list of Cylinders for Cut flowers. Hanging Baskets, Lawn Vases . etc. Ten per cent, oft for cash with order. Address HUnng-er Bros., Pottery, Fort Edward,N.Y. Sueust Rolker i. Sons, Agtt., 31 Barclay St., N. ». City. HORTICULTURE, II Hamilton Place, Boston, Mass. SLUG SHOT KILLS INSECTS in Garden or Green- house. Sold by Seed Delivers. For pamphlet address B. HAMMOND, FJshkJII-on Hudson, N. Y. Send other business direct to Washington. Saves time and insures better service. Personal attention guaranteed. Twenty-five years' active service. SPECIALTY: "Working on the Failures of Others." SIGGERS & SIGGERS PATENT LAWYERS Box 9, National Union Building Washington, D. C. .'\lav 4. IfMi" HORTICULTURE 611 THE KROESCHELL BOILER is the only perfect Hot Water Boiler. Made in 15 sizes, heating 6000 to 50,000 sq. ft. glass to 60" at 15 below zero. Prices and Catalogue on application KROESCHELL BROS. GO. 35 Erie Street, CHICAGO TheMower that will kill all the Weeds in your Lawn. If you keep the weeds cut so they do not go to seed and cut your grass with- out breaking the small feeders of rojts, the grass will become thick and the weeds will disappear. The Clipper will do it. Ask your dealer for Ihem. li they have not g -t them, below is the price; No. I -i2-inch Mower $5; No. 2--i5.inch Mower $6: No. -1— 18-inch Mower $7; No. 4 — 21-inch Mower $8 Send draft money-order or registered letter. Iq writing advertisers, mention Horticulture CYTO SASH BARS 32 fe«t sr loagrei HOT BED SASH PECKY CYPRESS BENCH LUMBER GREENHOUSES ERECTED AND EQUIPPED COMPLETE IF DESIRED Write for Circalar "D" and Prices The A. T. STEARNS LUMBER CO. NEPON8ET, BOSTON, MASS. Why not try ANCHOR GREENHOUSE HOSE on your ne.vt order. Plant Bed Cloth ^x-'-d^-^'nir. I lUIII UUU UIUIII lo^sf.ee circulation of air. Mineralized Ruliber Co» ia Cliff StraBf, Wew York K TOnAW4NBA. NOW IS THE TIME TO INSURE YOUR GLASS AGAINST DAMAGE BT HAIL. For particulars address John G. Emior, Sadtllm Rhrmr, M. J. STEEL RETURN TUBULAR Steam BOILERS Water What F. R. Pierson says : Johnston Heating Co., New York City. Gentlemen : — The internally fired sieel boilers which you installe I last fall are giving us great satisfaction. They heat very q ickly and are very economical. We Ere exceedingly well pleased with them and they have more than met our expectations. — Very truly yours, F. R. Pierson Co. JOHNSTON HEATING CO. 1133 Broadway, NEW YORK CITY WRITE FOR CATALOa AND PRICES METROPOLITAN MATERIAL CO. CJREENHOUSE WRECKERS Everything in New and Second Hand To REPAIR HEAT BUILD GREENHOUSES 139£ = I408 Metropolitan Ave. BKOOKLVN, NEW YORK (:|r'eenfiouset|lazin3 ySE IT NOW. F.O.PIERCE CO. 170 Fulton St.. NEW YORK Holds Glass Firmly Sea the Pcint 49^ PEERLESS GlKBloff Point. .r^th.bMt, No rights or litl*. Box of 1,000 polDU T& ou. poatp.il. HEN BT A. DREEB, 114 Cknta.t St., Fkll.., ra. We use nothinj; but SUN DRIED. ALL HEART CLEAR CYPRESS the wood that was used for mummy casfs by the ancient Egyptians and is lasting yet. If you get one of the FOLEY GREENHOUSES (they last a lifetime) you will get more as your business grows. They aie carefully designed, every p^'t fit- ting its exact place. If you once usi the FOLEY VENTILATING APPARATUS its high excellence will appeal to you anJ show that it is the BEST in every way. Get descriptive pamphlet on it. Write us for anything needed and receive our catalog of GREENHOUSE MATERIALS Foley Mfg. Co. Western Avenue and 26th Street, CHICAGO. ^^Ourvi'siting' friends are heartily welcome to call Tn-i see us at our handiome new factory. Transf r from any West Side street car to the » Western Ave line and yet off at 26th St Advance Veniilat- ing Apparatus It has every feature that makes it a pleasure to have in your greenhouses. Ciis tomers in 31 states think so, bilieve so and know- that it works easily, will last a life time, and is sold at reasonable profits and prices (live us a trial. The Advance Co. RICHMOND, IND. GREENHOUSE CONSTRUCTION LUMBER John C. rioninger Co. 117 E. Blackhawk St., CHICAGO WEATHERED COMPANY BOX 789, NEW YORK GREENHOUSE BUILDING AND HEATING Send for Catalogue 612 HORTICULTURE May 4, 1907 AND / NOW — AND THE FUTURE Living in the present is one thing — banking on the future, another. But taking lessons from the past is absolutrly necessary if you expect to have anything lo put in that bank in the future. For instance: Everyone of you know how the profits go for repairs in an all-cypiess house, and how the necessarily heavy framing casts quantities of shade. You also know ihat our Iron Frame House has an almost endless life and is the lightest conimercial house possible to make. Vou know they cost a bit more at first, but save over and over again their extra cost, in the end Then why don't you put thai knowledge, that common sense, into action and have H. & Co. build you an Iron Frame House? Write now; tomorrow's your busy day. HITCHINGS AND CO. GREENHOUSE DESIGNERS AND BUILDERS. Manufacturers of Heatiuff and Ventilating Apparatus. • 1170 Broadvtray, NEW YORK. QGOGaGQ'Gflafl IT'S AS GOOD AS GOOD INSURANCE One of our Iron Frame Houses — an insurance against re- pair costs — that yearly drag that pulls so on the owners of the wooden houses. Then when you do have repairing ta do — some fifteen or twenty years from now — it will be an easy proposition — it will be the wood only — the Iron Frame will stand there for half a century without having a tap done to it. If you believe in insurance against repairs — bel eve in building on the half century plan, then you believe in the iron frame greenhouse. Don't let the fancied cost deler you — we can show it up in black arid white how you will win ou* way ahead in the end. Send for circular. LORD (SL BURNHAM CO. Qreenhouse Designers and Manufacturers 1133 BROADWAY, cor. 26th Street, N. Y. BOSTON Branch: 819 Tremont Building PHILADELPHIA Branch: 1235 Filbert St. OT only at the eaves but with all roof connec- tions, the U-Bar construction is the most com- pact and attractive, and casts the least possible shade — and less shade means more plants — r e re- ex- We are the U-BAR plants duced m o means running penses. only U-Bar builders. It's shown in the catalog. Pierson U=Bar Company, Designers and Builders U=Bar Green houses, Metropolitan Bldg., 4th Ave. and 23 rd St., New York. < LiBKAk . NEW YORI BOTANIC A OARDEN. Tiin Spanish Iins in Aolwimc Gakdening eyoreato the^^^^ flORmFlANrJMAJV, 10MCAPE Ga/IDGNE. ^/- // NdmffronT/ace, QqjToN, Mass. di/bscr/ptfon, ^l.OOj 614 horticulture: May 11, 1907 HARDY JAPANESE LILIES All sound and in fine dormant condition. LILIUM AURATUM LILIUM SPECIOSUM MELPOMENE Doz. 100 1000 8 to 9-Iiich bulbs $0.T5 $6.00 $55.00 9 to 11-iuoli liulbs 1.25 8.50 80.00 8 to 9-inch $4.00 per t OO 9 to I I -inch $7.00 per I OO LILIUiWI SPECIOSUIVI RUBRUM D«z. 100 8 to Olnch bulbs 0.75 5.50 9 to ninth bulbs 1.25 8.50 1000 50.00 80.00 TUBEROUS BEGONIAS SINGLE Large bulbs meas- uring H4 Inches and upward. Crimson 3carlet Wliite, pure Rose Pink, light Yellow Salmon Orange Copper Special Prices to Close Separate colors, or all colors mixed. 100 $1.75 1000 $15.00 Extra large bulbs, 1 1-2 Inches and up, same colors as above, $2.2) per 100; $20.00 per 1000. DOUBLE Large bulbs meas- uring IVi inches and upward. Crimson Scarlet Rose White, pure Orange Salmon Yellow I Ligl Copper Bronze iper t fit Pi nl( Separate colors, or all colors mixed. 100 1000 $3.00 $27.50 Elxtra large bulbs, 1 1-2 Inches and up, same colors as above, $4.flO per 100; $35.00 per 1000. ARTHUR T. BODDINGTON, 342 West I4tli Street, Mew York City ENGLISH IVIES 2 1 -2 in. pots, Large Plants $5.00 per 1 00 4 in. pots, Large Plants, $12.00 peri GO WESLEY WAIT, newburgh, n.y. JOHNSGHEEPERS&GO. ARNHEM, HOLLAND for Reliable BULBS and PLANTS Just received a fine importation of Cattleya Percivaliava and also a fine importation of Cattleya Jigas Sanderae WHOLESALE TRADE LIST Plants from 2'4 in. pots, 50c. per doz. $3.00 per 100 Ageratum Inimitable, Princess Pauline and Blue Perfection, Salvia Ball of Fire, Anthericum viuatum, Fuchsias in variety. Heliotropes, Ipomaea Heavenly Blue, variegated Periwinkle, Cobaea scandens, Cuphea, Lantana, Lobelia, Parlor Ivy, Snapdrag. n Giant White. Shasta Daisies, 3 varieties, Bouvardia Humboldtii for summer flowering. Moonvme, the true white vane'ty, Night-BIooming Jasmine, Viburnum plicatum. The same varieties, strong plants fjom 3-inch pots, $4.00 per 100. Asparagus plumosus and Spreni;erii, strong plants, 5-inch pots, $200 per doz. Dracaena indivisa. fine stock, $2.06 per doz. Passiflora cocrulea, Pfordii x Mammoth Beauty, a hardy variety from 4-inch pots, $1.00 per doz: 3 inch pot plants, 75c. per doz. Clematis paniculata, -inch pots, $i.5operdoz, $ioooper 100; 3-inch potv, 75c. per doz, $5.00 per 100. Clematis, large-flowering varieties, home grown, two year old plants, $3 00 per doz. Swainsona alba. 3-inch pots, 75c. per doz , $5 00 per 100. Hardy Scotch Pink«, 5 varieties, large clumps from open ground, $i.oc per doz; nice young plants, $3.00 per 100. Ampelopsis Veitchii, strong plants, 4-iiich pots, $1.50 perdoz., $10.00 per 100; 3-inch pels, $5.00 per 100. Coleus Verschaffeltii, Golden Beddcr, Queen Victoria, Achyranthes Lindenii , Alternantheras best red, yellow and pink, zj^-in*^^ P^^ts, $2.co ptr lOo. Seedlings from flats at $1.00 per 100 Asparagus Sprengeri, Smilax, Ageiatum, Verbena, Dracaena indivisa. Marguerite Carnations. I itii and Roy Streets, PHILADELPHIA, PA. C. EiSELE, Write for Prices. ORDONEZ, DE NAVE &CO. 8 Sampson Av., Madison, N.J. nnpyinQNow ready for UllUniUO IMMEDIATE DELIVERY Cattteya Trianae, C. Trianae, var. Papayan, C. Schroederae, C. Sanderiana. To arrive, Cattleya glg:a5, C. Aurea, C. Mendelli. Call for quotations from us also for choicest varieties ot Odontoglossum, Piluma, Cypripedium, Phalaenopsis, Dendrobium and Vanda. Extremely rare Vanda >anderiana for July delivery. A. HELD, 1M9 William St., NEW YORK ORCHIDS — ORCHin^ of the varieties we shall Import this spring: ^q^r | ^ ^|^r III H^r ^^ Some of the varieties we shall Import this spring Cattleyas Trianae, Labiata. Mossise, MendcUii, SpeC' iosissima, Gigas, Schroderse: Dendrobiums Nobile, Wardianum, Phalsenopsis; Vandas Coerulea, Kim balliana; Oncidium Varicosum; Laelias Anceps, Au tumnalis, Albida. Write for prices on above. CARRIILO & BALDWIN, SECAUCUS, N. J ORCHIDS Importations, 1907 Save money and get our quotations on Cattleya labiata, Trianxe, Perclvallana, Mossls, Men- delli, Schroederae. JULIUS ROEHRS CO. Largest Orchid growers and Importers in U. 5. RUTHERFORD, N. J. Orchids for Spring Delivery Calt/e/as, Laelias, Oncidiums, etc. Write for price list. Finest quality of Peat and Moss and Orchid Baskets on the market. Give me a trial order. 191 Valley Road, West Orange, N.J. orchTds Arrived in fine condition a large shipment of Cattleya labiata, Dendrobium Wardianum and Oncidium luridum. Write for Pric< s LAGER & HURRELL, SUIVIMIT, N. J. Largest ItnporterSf Exporters, Qrotvert and Hybridists in the World Sander, St. Albans, England and 235 Broadway, Room I NEW YORK CITY ORGHIDS-ORCHIDS To arrive shortly: Cattleya Mossiif._ Perci- valiana.'Speniosissima.CTigasSaiiderasTriaiuf, Mendellii.OdontoglossumCrispum and others. Price? as low as possible. Write lor them. ORDONEZ, DE NAVE&CO. P.O. Box 105 MADISON, N.J. Look through the Buyers' Directory and Ready Reference Guide. Yow wiii find some good offers there alse WHITMAN! 2 1-4 inch, SIO per I OO BOSTONS 2 1-4 inch, $3.00 per lOO H.H. BARROWS & SON Whitman, l\Aast. ASPARAGUS SEEDS ( TRUE PLUMOSUS NANUS ) Greenhouse grown. $4.50 per 1000 seeds. Special quotation on lots of 10,000 or more. S.S.PENNOCK-MEEHANCO. TUC Wholesale pui| 1 inC Florists of rlllLA. ie08-1G18 Ludlow St. In ordering goods please add "I saw it in HORTICULTURE." MOONVINES (Ipomoea Noctiflora, A. W. Smith, originator), best pure white, largest and most fragrant moonvine in the world. I have made a specialty of them for the last 15 years, and am known as the moonvine grower of Ainerica, and grow yearly about ao.oco 254 in pots. $2.00 per loo. Now ready. GODFREY 1012 Ontario St. ASCHMANN Philadelphia, Pa. LiLl PLANTS BAMBOO STAKES Prices Quoted in these Columns are for Dealers Onlv. When Writine; to Advertisers Please Mention HORTICULTURE, May 11, 1907 HORTICULTURE 615 VICTORY HAS MADE GOOD PINK IMPERIAL and IMPERIAL Prices $6. 00 per lOO, $50.00 per lOOO Discount for Cash with Order You cannot afford to be without these two excellent varieties Price $12.00 per 100; $100.00 per lOOO, 250 at lOOO rates, a discount allowed when cash accompanies the order EveryZVarlely of Cut Flowers can bo had frcm A. J. GUTTMAN rilS^f^r.lt.'i'o.H 43 West 28th St. ARISTOCRAT immediate delivery- $12. 0( WHITE PERFECTION Beautiful cerise, winner of many First Prizes this season. The most productive carnation. Clean healthv stock readv for $12.00 per 100. $100.00 per 1,000.' $50.00 per 1,000. Roses. Winner wherever shown. The best pure white. Immediate delivery. $tj.00 per 100. You get QUALITY wlien yon buy from us. 2yi inch ready now. $3.00 per 100. $25.00 per 1,000. Brides, Maids, Chatenay, Golden Gate, Richmond. CHICAGO CARNATION CO., T. PYFER Mgr. JOLIET. ILL GRAFTED Brides and Maids Best English Manetti Elegant Stock ; Guaranteed to Oive Satisfaction. $10.00 per 100 MONTROSE GREENHOUSES MONTROSE. MASS. ^^JS. 13 E> Xv r^ E^ Grand New Pink Carnation for 1907 A few thousand R. C. and pot plants left. Order iiuick. This variety is a money maker. Price of rooted cuttmgs, $2.50 per doz. ; $12.00 per 100; Sino.OO per lOflO. Price of pot plants, 2 1-4 in., $3 00 per doz.; S1.J 00 per 100. THE H. WEBER & SONS CO.. Oakland. Md. FIELD CARNATIONS For July 1 Delivery Contracted For. Only the Newest Kinds Also CHRYSANTHEMUM NOVELTIES SEND FOR LIST HARLOWARDEH GREENl PUSES, Greenport, H. v. DON'T Be Afraid To Invest In ROSE PINK ENCHANTRESS It is both free and "fancy" — a sure money-maker. Price $7.00 per 100; $60 per 1000 Delivery January and later. Write for Descriptive Circular. S. S. SKIDELSKY 824 No. 24tii Street, Philadelpiila CARNATIONS. Red Chief — Bright scarlet— early and very produc- tive. $i2.oo per loo; $ioo.oo per lOoo. Average 3 in. flower. A leader in every respect. Bonnie Maid — Clear pink edged white, — $i2.co per 100; loD.oo per 1000. Large well formed bloom. Very 'early and productive. F. DOKNCR & SONS CO. La Fayette, Ind. Special offer to Horticulture readers CHRYSANTHEMUMS I will sell 100 plants of the new singles iu 10 or 20 varieties for $ 1 2.00. Selection to be left to me. A list of varieties mailed on appli- cation. This offer holds good only by mentioning Horticulture. CHARLES H. TOTTY Madison, N. J. FUCHSia LITTLE BEAUTY L"4 , 3. :^',i and 5 in., 4, 6, 10 and 15e each. Mixed, standard varieties, early bloomers, 2 '4 and 3 in., 4 and 6c. Boston Ferns, '2^,i, 3, 4, 5 and 6 in., 4, S, 12, 25 iindaSc. i Scottii, 5 in., 25c. Barrowsii, 4 iu., 18c. AdiantumCroweanum,6and7in.,50and75c Ficus Elastica, 6 and 7 in., 50 and 7oc. Dracaena Indivisa, 4, 5 and 0 in., 10, 20 and 30c. English Ivy, 3 in., 4c. Prices quoted are by the Dozen or Hundred BAUR FLORAL CO., - Erie, Pa. I0,000 CANNAS Fine Potted Stock, $4.00 per 100. 10,000 Fern and 10,000 Seasonable Stock that must be sold. Send for BARGAIN LIST. ALL SEASONABLE. BENJ. GONNELL, Florist, West Grove, Pa. GOVERNOR HERRICK Originated and introduced by H. R. CARLTON, Willouehby, O. We have the following stock m the finest condition to plant and now is the time to plant : aJi inch at $a.oo per doz., $ioper loo and $75 per tooo 4 " " 2.50 '* " la " 100 *' 75 " 1000 It will pay you. Try It. Order at once. LILIUMAURATUM 6 to 8 inches, $4.00 per 100. 9 to II inches, 5.00 per 100. CINNAMON ROOTS $1.00 per 100. HYACINTHUS CANDICANS, large bulbs, $1.00 per 100. ZEPHYRANTHES yellow, $i.co per 100 Six Cases L LONGIFLORUM MULTIFLORUM 6— 8-inch, from Cold Storage In good condition, $3.50 per 100; $30.00 per 1000. The entire stock of nAUl lAC ^^ *^"^ Flowers, owned by UnnLIAO Mrs. Laufer, of Creedmoor. Some 20,000 full sized roots, enough to plant four acres. Offers for the entire stock holicited. Not less than loco rotts to one person. V. H. HALLOGK & SON QUEENS, N. Y. | CLADIOLI Beautifully illustrated catalog, colored plate, etc., describing Qroff's Hybrids, Named Novel- ties of rare beauty^ Mixtures and Collections to color and fine Mixtures of all colors. Write for it. ARTHUR COWEE Gladiolus Specialist MEADOWVALE FARM, BERLIN, N. Y. BEDDING PLANTS Of Every Description Also a fine lot of Paints in all sizes, such as Kentias, Arecas, Latanias. Phoenix and Cocos. Pandanus Veitchli and utllls, Cro- tons, Dracaenas, Nepenthes, Arallas, Araucarias, Aspidistras, Ferns suitable for dishes, in leading varieties. Clbotlum Schi«]el from $1.00 to $3 00 each. Will book contracts for Azaleas for future delivery. Wholesale Price List on application. A. LEUTHY & CO., importers and Exporters, Growers and Dealers, Perkims St. ICureeriefi, Roslindale. BOSTON, MASS. DAHLIAS. Now is the tim* t* place your order for bulbs which will insur* you getting named ra- ricties In any quantity, delivery to be made this fall •r early spring. DAVID HERBERT & SON, ' Succcs6ors to L. K. Peacock, Inc. A.TCO, IW.J. 616 HORTICULTURi: May 11, 1907 GRAFTED ROSES We offer this year the following assort- ment: Bride, Bridesmaid, Bon Silene, Etolle de France, Franz Deegan, Golden Gate, Ivory, Qen. ricArthur, Kate rioulton, Kaiserin Au- gusta Victoria, Killarney, La Detroit, Liberty, Mme. Abel Chatenay, Hme. Caroline Testout, Mme. Hoste, Hrs. Pierpont Morgan, Flaman Cochet, narechal Niel, Perle Des Jardins, Papa Qontier, Richmond, Rosalind Orr Eng- lish, Souv. Du President Carnot, Souvenir De Wootton. Tom Field, Uncle John, Wellesley. The above grafted from 2 1-4 inch pots 7IS.OO per 100; $120.00 per 1,000 for A No. i stock; nothing else will be sent oat. On their own roots, from 2 1-2 Inch pots, re- potted from 2 Inch, $6.00 per 100; $50.00 per 1,000. AMERICAN BEAUTY On own roots, from 2 1-2 Inch pots, $8.00 per 100; $75.00 per 1,000: 3 Inch pots, $12.00 per 100; $100.00 per 1,000; April, May and Jonc delivery. OUR GUARANTEE GOES WITH EVERY PLANT A.N.PIERSON,Groinwell,Conn. LADY GAY AND HARDY GARDEN ROSES in choice varieties. Field grown plants, first quality stock including Frau Karl Druschki. New Hardy Hybrid Tea Dean Hole. Killarney and Souvenir de Pierre Notting. Herbaceous Paeonies. Hollyhocks and Phlox. Catalogue mailed on request. M. H. WALSH HOSE SOCIALIST WOODS HOLE. MASS. NEW CANNAS William Saunders^ 50c, each New York Ottawa $5.00 per doz. $3S00 per 100 Send for our libl and descriptive catalogue We have a large stock ol the best varieties. ROSES on their own roots our specialty Shrubbery in variety Be sure and get our caialogiie. The CONARD & JONES CO., west grove, ?»■ The F. E. Conine Nursery Go. Established 12 Years. Stratford, Ooxixi. When you do not know where to get what you want Send to us. We can flll most any kind of an order In our line. RETAIL ONLY. SPECIMEN NURSERY STOCK Deciduous Trees and Shrubs, Evergreens, Rhododendrons, Azaleas, over one hundred (100) acres of the choicest varieties. SEND FOR PRICE LIST COTTAGE GARDENS CO. Queens. Lons Island. - New York 10,000 Berbeiis Thunbergii, 18 to 24 inch, at $50.00 per 1000. 15,000 Berberis Thunbergii, 15 to 18 inch, at $40.00 per 1000. All arc 2 yr. old transplants, fine bushy stock. 2,000 Myrtle, nice plants, at $45.00 per 1000. 8,000 choice Dahlia Roots for sale cheap. Oak Hill Nurseries, Roslindale, Mass i 10,000 AMERICAN ARBORVITAE (Thuya Occidentalis) Each tree grows wide apart and splendidly developed on all sides. So bushy that for hedges or screens they will go almost twice as far apart as ordinary Arborviiaes will. The\ have been frequently transplanted and are supplied with an abundance of fine fibrous roots. Can be dug and shipped with ball if desired. per 10 per 100 3-4 ft. size $6.00 $50.00 4-5 ft. size 7.60 60.00 Prices for dealers only. Packing additional at cost. 25 or more at the rate per 100. Send to us for Ornameatal Nursery Stock of all Kinds. THE WM. H. MOON CO., Morrisville, Pa. John Waterer & Sons, k^ AMERICAN NURSERY BAGSHOT, ENGLAND have the finest slock of recognized Hardy Rhododendrons, Azaleas, An- dromedas, high class Evergreens and specimen Conifers. Ask for special list Of plants grown for the American trade. John Waterer & Sons are the great exhibitors of Rhododendrons \r London. ... EmtmbUuhmd 40 Ymar» ... ROSE HILL NURSERIES NEW ROCHELLE, N. Y. Most Gompleio Horticultural establishment inAmeHea SIEBRECHT & SON New York Office: Siebrecht Building, 425 Fifth Avenue ROSES American Beauty, Clothilde Soupert, Gloire de Dijon, Kaiserin Augusta Victoria, La France, Mad. Caroline Tes- tout, Frau Karl Druschki, Crimson Rambler, Baby Rambler, STRONG DORMHNT PLANTS Dorothy Perkins, etc., etc., SUITABLE FOR FORCING. Immediate Delivery. Prices Right. General Catalog and Price Lists ready. BAY STATE NURSERIES, North Abington, Mass. TREES, SHRUBS and ROSES in great variety WE CROW ABOUT lOOO VARIETIES HERBACEOUS PERENNIALS ESTIMATES CHEERFULLY GIVEN. CATALOGUES FREE. NEW ENGLAND NURSERIES, Inc., BEDFORD, MASS. Grevillea Robusta out 0.4 in. Hydrangea Otaksa ind'bLn,. ROSES Bride, Gate, Ivoty, Perle, Ma id, out ol 3 in. ALL CLEAN, HEALTHY STOCK Prices on application. JOHN C. HATCHER AIVISTERDAM, N. Y. Lady Gay THE FAMOUS RAMBLER ROSE 2% in. Pots, J 1 0.00 per loo 3J^ in. Pots, 12.50 per loo Ready to Pet On or Line Out in the Field Thomas Roland NAHANT, MASS. May 11, 1907 HORTICULTURE 617 Alpine Flowers in a Cold Greenhouse It si'i'ins. to say the k'aijt .:|' it, most iiieon^TUoiis to wnti' lit alpjno flowers (the \cr\- niontion of wliich l)riii};\s to mind mountain heijilits bejewcllrd with the {'ain'>.t oC nature's miniature jdants) in a cold green- iioiise. _v(.'t i;i'o,-,sly artificial tliouah this metliod of culti- vation i>^. 1 know of none otlier that brings home to one the beauties oi' mountain flowers in the same degree. 'i"i-ue, thei'e i< a finci' >peetaeuhir etfeet wiien the plants Alpii'.e House lii the Royal G:U'i]en, Kew. are grown in the roek garden out of doors and one is able to provide .conditions, soils and situations, more nearly approaching those in which Nature nurses her alpine plants, vet in the cold greeirhouse you have them closely under view, you miss none of the delicate beauty and delightful charm so characteristic of these flowers of the high mountains throughout the world. The ac- com]Uinying illustration shows the Alpine House in the Eoyal Gardens, Kew, when in the height of its beauty in the month of April. It is. as may be seen, a small sjian roof greenhouse, and it is absolutely unlieated; it is, in fact, a cold greenhouse such as thousands must possess wdio have gardens. Unheated greenhouses are often liare in the spring months of the year except for a few pots of tulips, hyacinths and other florists' flowers, vet bv cultivating a selection of alpines in pots and pans if nuiv be transferred into a fairyland of blossom, a place of fresh spring beauty when the outdoor garden is a world of drab and gray. And most of these alpines are delightfully accommodating when tenderly cared for" even though their roots are confined within the naiTow limits of prosaic garden pots and pans instead of root- ing freely into Mother Earth on their native mountain heights. You may have representatives from widely separated countries, each and all in the rudest health ; in fact I know of no other class of plant that provides under the sanu' root such a oo.smopolitan and attractive display as those whose home is in Alpine pastures, on mountain I'ocks and in hilltop woods. Some of the many beautiful plants that oiie can grow are Narcissus minimus (the snuillest of all daffo- dils). Narcissus bulbocodium, of which I send you an illustration, Narcissus cyclameneus, crocuses in variety. Cyclamen iberieum. Aiuinone blanda, hepatieas, Saxi- fraga oppositifolia, S, burseriana, S. Boydii, scillas, ehionodoxa, primulas, irises and many more. Truly a regal procession of flowers and one that continues throughout two or fhi'ee months. In attempting to grow these plants it is most impor- tant to have gritty or sandy soil through which the water can pass awav' readily. In fact to such plants as .saxifrages and sedums thorough drainage is so essential that the jians or pots prepared for them must be half lilled with liits of broken flower pots, or "crocks" as they are commonly termed. The best time to attend to these alpines in the matters of dividing and repotting is at this season wdien their flowers are past their best. So ihat anyone inferesteil in the sulijcct ought to make a start at once. After di\'iding those plants that require it. they should be placed for a few days in a frajne that is shaded and kept close. In the course of a week or two they must iiave an abundance of air, in fact the best place for them during the summer months is in an open MjM # mm Narcissus bulbocodium. frame, the pots or pans being plunged to the rims in a lied of ashes. While gl•o\^^ng they require fairly copious supplies of water but during the winter when growth is practically at a standstill the watering can must be used with care and a nice discrimination. 618 HORTICULTURE May 11, 19C7 horticulturb: TOL. V MAY 11, 190r NO. 19 PUBLISHED WEEKLY BY HORTICULTURE PUBLISHING CO. 11 Hamilton Place, Boston. Mass. Telephone, Oxford 292 WM. J. STEWART, Editor and Manager SUBSCRIPTION PRICE Ob» Year, in advance, $1.00; To Foreign Countries, 3,00; To Canada, $150 ADVERTISING RATES Per I«ch, 30 inches to page $1.00. Discounts on Contracts for consecutive insertions, as follows-. One month (4 times) 5 per cent-: three months C13 times) 10 percent.; six months (16 times) so per cent. ; one year (52 times) 30 per cent. Page and half page spaces, special rates on application. COPYRIQHT, 1907, BY HORTICULTURB PUB. CO. Kaiered as second-class matter December 8, 1904, at the Post Office at Boston, Mass. under the Act of Coagress of March 3, 1879. CONTENTS Page FRONTISPIECE— Spanish Iris in Aquatic Gardening ALPINE FLOWERS IN A COLD GREENHOUSE— H. H. Thomas— Illustrated 617 THE S. A. F. VS. THE U. S. EXPRESS COMPANY The Grievance — The Hearing — The Decision 619 ROSES— Andrew Kennedy 620 THE IRIS— J. Woodward Manning 621 NEWS OF THE CLUBS AND SOCIETIES Florists' Club of Washington 620 Massachusetts Horticultural Society — Tarrytown Horticultural Society— New York Florists' Club — North Shore Horticultural Society 622 Society of American Florists, Plant Registration, Ladies Auxiliary— Florist Club of Philadelphia — New Jersey Floricultural Society — Detroit Florist Club— New London Horticultural Society — Club and Society Notes 623 A PLEA FOR THE PICTURESQUE IN LANDSCAPE GARDENING — B. K. Howard— Illustrated 621 SEED TRADE 626 THE EQUIPMENT AND ORGANIZATION OF A MODERN HORTICULTURAL ESTABLISHMENT— J. Otto Thilow 628 CUT FLOWER MARKET REPORTS Boston, Buffalo, Columbus, Detroit, Indianapolis, New York, Philadelphia 633 Twin Cities, Washington 641 MISCELLANEOUS Obituary 620 Business Changes 621 News Notes 627-631 List of Patents 640 Greenhouses Building or Contemplated 642 Incorporated 642 The Society of American Florists The S. A. F. and Ornamental Hortictilturists comes out v^-ins its case and the United into the lime light States Express Company mn.st reduce to a reasonable rate the unjust, e.iicessive, and extortionate charges on cut flower shipments which it has been demanding for the past year. All the country knows it now; the news of the florists' victory has been carried by the daily papers to every community in the land, and the florist and his business at once attain a prestige and importance in the eyes of the ptiblic and the business interests of the country never before accorded them. Horticulture extends sincere congratulations. " 'Twas a famous victory" and it Sowing the wind invests the year 1907 in the liistory and reaping the of the S. A. F. with an enduring whirlwind distinction. It was a triumph, not of money or strength of numbers but of simple justice and was won because the only object sought was "a square deal." Many observant men think they see in this ruling by the Interstate Com- merce Commission the beginning of troublous times for the express companies. Possibly. But in so far as the intent of the complainants in this S. A. F. case goes no such purpose was in view, for, in the main, the express companies of the country have not been inconsiderate or unfair in their dealings with the florist trade. Doubt- less by this time Mr. Piatt sees a new light and would, if it were possible, recall the curt rejoinders given and arrogant manner assumed by his office toward those who, in the interests of jtistice, appealed repeatedly, but in vain, for consideration at his hands before ask- ing for intervention. If other troubles for the trans- portation companies follow in the wake of this case the responsibility for "stirring up the hornets' nest" rests on the shoulders of the president of the United States Express Company. That oft-repeated, flippant query. Your duty "What's the good of the charter?" to your national Wonder if we shall ever be compelled society to listen to it again. That famous product of eleven years' zealous, per- sistent eifort seems to have furnished its own answer in a very practical manner in this struggle against a powerful corporation. How deplorable it seems that all those for whose benefit the S. A. F. exists, on whose pro- fession the national charter confers so much dignit}', are not lined up to uphold as one m'an an institution which has, under so meagre a support as it receives, been able to accomplish so much of practical good. It was brought out at the hearing before the Interstate Commerce Commission that the annual receipts of the United States Express Company for transportation of flowers from the "Chatham district" of New Jersey to New York City amounted to $30,000 under the old schedule before the rates were doubled up. It would appear from this that the direct saving to the flower growing industry of this one district by the ruling of the Commission must reach thousands of dollars an- • nually while the indirect advantage and moral efliect is Jj very far-reaching and cannot be easily computed. In 1 urging every reader of these lines who is not already affiliated with the Society of American Florists and Ornamental Horticulturists to at once assume member- ship we feel that Horticulture but voices what should be looked upon as a privilege and a duty by those to whom the appeal is made. The S. A. F. should not be placed in tlie position of a suppliant. Society of American Florists and Ornamental Horticulturists. Incorporated by Special Act of Congress. Charter signed by Wm. McKinley, President, March 4, 1901. PRESIDENT, WM. J. STEWART, 11 Hamilton PI., Boston, MasB. VICE-PRESIDENT, JOHN WESTCOTT, Ridge and Lehigh Aves., Philadelphia, Pa. SECRETARY, P. J. HAUSWIRTH, Auditorium Annex, Chicago, 111. TREASURER, H. P. BEATTY, Farmers' Bank Bldg., Pittsburg, Pa. I Life Membership, $30.00. Annual Membership, $5.00 first year; $3.00 annually thereafter. Next Convention will be held at Philadelphia, Pa., August 20 to 24, 1907. May 11. WOl HOKTICO LTUlRJL 619 THE S. A, R vs, THE U. S, EXPRESS CO, INTERSTATE COMMERCE COMMISSION UPHOLDS THE SOCIETY'S CLAIM— REDUCTION IN RATES IS ORDERED. The Story of the Case. Chapter I. THE GRIEVANCE. Extiuct From tUe Report of Secretary Wm. .1. Stewart to the Society at Its Meeting in Dayton, Ohio. Aug. 21, lOUO. Acting on the complaint of members living in New Jersey an effort was made by your secretary and also by the chairman of the legislative com- mittee to get from the manager of the U. S, Express Co. a statement as to the reasons for the increased trans- portation charges made since last May upon flower shipments from New Jer- sey points to New York city, but we were met with a very decided refusal to give any explanation. A second re- quest did not even receive the cour- tesy of an answer. Your secretary, in the meantime, had been making some investigations as to our privileges un- der the new Interstate Commerce Act, and on August 7, 1906, wrote the fol- lowing letter: Boston, August, 7, 190G. Mr. T. M. Jones, Mgr., U. S. Express Company, 39 Broadway, New York, N. Y. Dear Sir: — Referring to my letter of May 11, 1906, which thus far remains unanswered, 1 beg to state that in view of the universal sentiment of protest on the part of flower growers who are members of our society and whose interests are affected by the ad- vanced rates on flowers shipped from producers in your territory to the New York wholesale market, I deem it to be my duty to submit this matter to the Interstate Commerce Commission for investigation and adjustment as is ray privilege under the provisions of Section 13 of the amended Interstate Commerce Act, unless I receive some assurance from you that the increased charges complained of will be given prompt reconsideration by your com- pany. It would give me much pleasure to be able to rei>ort to our society at its convention in Dayton, Ohio, August 21-24, that the United States Express Company had taken this question un- der advisement and hoped to be able to announce a rate which would be generally accepted as just and reason- able. Yours respectfully, (Signed) WM. J. STEWART, Secretary. This letter shared the same fate as its predecessor, no acknowledgment having thus far been received. I be- lieve we have a good case; I know that the Interstate Commerce Commission will give us a prompt and courteous hearing, and hope we shall be able to arrange for the appearance of our legislative committee with necessary witnesses before that body at an early date. Chapter II. THE HEARING. From Horfii-ulture, March 23, 1907. The hearing on the complaint made by Secretary Stewart of the S. A. F. last year against the increased trans- portation rates on cut flowers exacted by the United States Express Com- pany finally came up before the Inter- state Commerce Commission at Wash- ington, on Friday, March 15, and con- tinued two days. Attorney Frank Lyon appeared for the complainants and testimony was given by Frank L Moore of Chatham, N. J., L. M. Noe of Madison, R. M. Schultz of Madison, L. B. Coddington of Murray Hill, F. H. Treandly, New York, A. Farenwald of Roslyn, Pa., A. J. Guttman, Nev/ York, and President W. J. Stewart of the S. A. F. Cost of special delivery service in New York city and reduced receipts because of the wagon express which has operated in competition with them for several years were given by the attorney tor Piatt's corpoi'ation as the reason for the high charges which, it was shown, are almost double those charged for similar serv- ice Dy other expiess companies. The attorneys have now been given thirty days in which to flle briefs based on the testimony given and the decision will then be given by the Commission. Chapter III. THE DECISION. As.soclated Press Report, Washington, May 6, 1907. The Interstate Commerce Commis- sion has rendered its first opinion in a case involving the reasonableness of au express rate. The case was brought by the Society of American Florists, who asserted that the rate charged by the United States Express Company on cut fiowers from New Jersey points to New York City was unreasonable, excessive, and unjust. This rate till July, 1906, was 50 cents per 100 pounds and at that time was raised to $1 per 100 pounds. Commissioner Franklin Lane, who delivers the opinion of the commission, holds that the rate should be red\iced to 60 cents per 100 pounds. The expi'ess company defended its increase by asserting that the de- livery service given cut flowers in New Y'ork was much more expensive than that given other articles, and that it could not increase its rate a sufficient amount to meet the expense of this special gervice without largely increasing the total rate, because of its contracts with the railroads, under which it was required to pay 45 per cent, of its gross receipts to them. From the opinion of Commissioner Lane it appears "that the United States Express Company has contracts with the Delaware, Lackawanna & Western Railroad Company by. which the railroad company leceives 45 pet cent, of the total gross receipts of the express company; that the service rendered by the railroad company is no greater or different under the new rate of |1 than it was under the old rate of 50 cents." The Cential Rail- road Company of New Jersey receives 43 per cent, and the Lehigh Valley Railroad Company 40 per cent, under the same conditions. Agents ai-e also liaid on a percentage basis. The opinion continues: "Elaborate tables have been presented by the de- fendant tending to prove that the rate of 50 cents was unremunerative, owing to the percenta.gp which it paid to the railroad, added to the percentage which it paid to its agents and the cost of delivery in New York. FYom these same figures it can also be ad- duced that the present rate of $1 is unremunerative; and it may well be said that from an analysis of the charges made upon any single com- modity or class of commodities trans- ported by this company a similar re- sult could be arrived at. "In order to increase its business, the express company gives an especi- ally prompt service to flower raisers. There is no evidence that this is not done by all express companies or that it does anythin,g with respect to this traffic which transportation companies do not generally do as to certain classes of perishable freight. But, admitting that an extra return should be made over and above that received for the carrying of articles generally transported by express, no reason has been shown why the railroad charges and agents' pay should be doubled, excepting that the expi'ess company has to pay double the amount under its contracts to its agents and to the railroad company — ^a necessity or con- dition which we cannot recognize as controlling as to rates. "The defense of this rate is not at all unlike that which a railroad might make were it to attempt to show that the value of the service which it rend- ers was based upon contracts made with its bondholders by which the latter were entitled to receive a pro- portion of the proceeds of each in- dividual rate, no matter how grossly excessive the resulting amount might be. Neither this commission nor the courts have given sanction to any such inequitable and unscientific method of rate adjustment. "Such contracts are entirely be- tween the parties themselves. They are not in the nature of fixed charges, because they are not fixed. They move upon a sliding scale, dependent en- tirely upon the rate. And it would be against the highest public policy to permit rates to be controlled by such contracts, because such practice must inevitably tend to promote the in- crease of rates on express service. €20 HORTICULTURE May 11, 1907 The railroads could, through such coutracts, control the rates to be fixed by the express companies, and it would be to their interest always to increase rates so long as the traffic would move thereon, for thereby their portion of the receipts under the con- tract would be increased." The order of the commission re- quires the United States Express Com- pany to desist from charging the one- dollar rate after June 15, and directs it to put in a sixty-cent rate from Chatham and Soraerville, N. J., to New York City; a seventy-two cent rate from Allentown, Penn., to New York City, and from Philadelphia, Hillside, and Dorranceton, Penn., a ninety-cent rate. The order also directs the reduction on rates on empty llower boxes from New York City to the points named to the mer- chandise I ate of .50 cents per hundred pounds. The question of reparation to in- jured shippers is held in abeyance sub.iecl to proofs to be taken. REGULATING THE EXPRESS. (Boston Heialil Editorials.) Express rates must come down, too. Imagine the feelings of the venerable Mr. "piatt, whose company is operated upon for a starter. Is there to be no consideration for aged statesmen en- gaged in business on the Side? The Interstate Commerce CommiB- sion has rendered its first opinion in an express company case, and it is against the company. The defense rested on the contracts alleged to exist between itself and the railroad coni- jiany carrying the goods, by the terms of which so large a part of the rate charged was taken by the railroad that the balance remaining to the ex- press comjjany was only a reasonable reward foi the service. But the com- mission brushed this aside and fixed u lower rate, saying that extortionate contracts wiih the railroads were no excuse. Thus we have another extension of federal authority, but a necessary and welcome one. Unless some board or commissicn is clothed with power to compel the express companies to con- form their charges to reason it is hard 10 see where the ordinary man is to have any redress for the overcharges they intend to make. Their business, like telephoning, has become a neces- sit^• of modern life. PERSONAL. .luo. Ross, gardener on the Francis Peabody,' Jr., estate, Hyde Park, Mass., sails for Scotland on May 14. George Reed, for the past year in charge of the new park at Homestead, Pa., has resigned and accepted a posi- tion as assistant with H. Wesley at P. V. Thompson's, Uniontown, Pa. B. S. Slinn, Jr., of New York, has been ordered to Arkansas Hot Springs by his physician, and will stay there for the next two months. Mr. Slinn has been a great s ifferer from rheumatism for some time. Fred Windmiller, now with the Cleveland Cut-Flower Company, was in Columbus, Ohio, last week visiting his old friends. For years Mr. Windmiller was in charge of the greenhouses here of the Livingston Seed Company. ROSES. Aljstract of a rapur ifjid lioforo tlie Morris Couuty Gai'deners" and Florists' Societ.v by Andrew Kennedy. Roses started from cuttings are probably the best for small growers and private gardeners, but for large commercial plants I think the grafted stock is more easily grown and will yield larger profits. In propagating from cuttings there are two points that 1 think cannot be mentioned too often; one is always, and at any cost, to propagate from clean, vigorous stock; and the other, which I consider equally important, is; don't hurry the rootin.g process. Cuttings that are kept cool and moist and are ready for potting, that is have emitted roots a quarter inch long at the end of the fourth week after insertion, will invariably make better plants than those that are root- ed in less time. Potting and repotting as growth ne- cessitates will be in order till June, when the plant.'; should be benched. If, tor two months after benching, the growing has been as nearly natural as possible the plants should be strong enough to begin cutting and forcing. Cutting is very important at thi» stage of growth; the prospects for the whole year are often blighted by an indiscTiminate use of the knife. Early cutting does not pay, for prices are usually low, -and I do not hesitate to say if all buds are taken, pinching those on small wood and cutting bot- tom shoots with four to six eyes as soon as the buds show color, the fu- ture strength and productiveness of the plant will justify such treatment, for it is generally admitted that devel- oping the buds is the greatest tax on the energy of the plant. After cutting begins, syringing will generally furnish all the clear water necessary, and all other water used should be more or less enriched un- less on some occasions when the bench woiild be too dry to receive manure water, when a light watering with clear water should be .given first. I consider liquid feeding by far the best during fall and winter, for then the surface of the soil may be scratched lightly and the whole bench will dry in less time than if covered with mulch, and if my observation is right a l)ench that can be dried and watered often during the winter will produce a more active growth than on? kept continually wet. About February 1st. when the days get longer and I'righter. the plants will readily take hold of a coat of mulch and it will a^'t both as a feed and a covering for the rents that have reached the surface. When the plants begin to break from the old wood it is time to start prun- ing, and bv the time the new shoots have finished their foliage the greater part of the old blind wood should be cut away; thus during the spring montjis the plants will present almost as pleasing an appearance as they did in early fall. OBITUARY. John C. McCarthy, formerly with Geo. Lee, Beverly Farms, has taken Peter Ward's place at the Oliver Ames place. Pride's Crossing. Mr. Ward has taken the position of gardener for John Caswell, Pride's Crossing. Hendrik van Waveren, of the firm of Waveren Brothers, bulb growers, died at Hillegora, Holland, on March 24, aged 96 years, Frederick E. Shaw, for the past twelve years engaged in the florist bus- iness in Utica, N. Y., died on April 29, aged 56. A widow and two children survive him. John L. Bingham, a plant and bulb grower of Oyster Bay, N. Y., died on April 30, aged 38 years. Mr. Bingham was tax collector of the town. His death was caused by pneumonia. Col. Henry W. Wilson, a prominent and active member of the Massachu- setts Horticultural Society, died at his home in South Boston, Mass., on May 7, aged 73 years. Col. Wilson was identified with many prominent engineering projects, including the filling in of the Com- monwealth Park flats, the water meas- urements on the Merrimack river, the sewage systems- of Chelsea and the construction of the Metropolitan Street Railway. He was connected with the city engineer's office until 1863, when he resigned to take up private practice. He served for many years on the gar- den committee of the Massachusetts Horticultural Society. His companion- able and cheery disposition brought him a host of friends among the hor- ticultural fraternity. FLORISTS' CLUB OF WASHING- TON. The regular monthly meeting of the Florists' Club of Washington was held May 7th at Gude's Hall, with Pres. Bisset in the chair. The meeting was not so well attended as usual, owing to the inclemency of the weather. Par- ticular attention was called to bogus advertisements which appear from time to time in the trade papers, and to which several parties have fallen victims. One member stated that he sent an order for chrysanthemums ac- companied by cash. He waited several weeks before having any reply; finally he received a letter, saying that all the stock was exhausted and offering to send celery plants. It is hoped that some plan may be decided upon where- by the clubs can work in unison with the trade papers and suppress all such fraud. There has been some slight con- fusion as to prizes won at the Rose Show occasioned by parties who made entries, sending their fee to Sec. Ham- mond, instead of to Sec, McCauley, when the exhibit was before the fio- rists' club. Sec. McCauley was in- structed to take up the matter with Sec. Hammond at once, so we may soon hope for a final adjustment of all matters pertaining thereto. BETWEEN YOU AND ME, What do you think of the Buyer's Directory and Ready Reference Guide of HORTI- CULTURE? I always look it over be- fore I do any buying. May 11, 1907 HORTICULTURE 621 THE IRIS. (Road Before the Massachusptts Horticul- tural Society by J. Woodward Manning.) While the genera of Iris are confined almost exclusively to the Northern Hemisphere ranging from the Atlas Mountains In northern Africa to a lati- tude of about fifty degrees north, the Iris family is closely represented in the tropics by the moraeas and mari- cas similar in effect but botanically distinct, while crocuses, freesias, tigridias and ixia are familiar genera and serve to represent the family in all parts of the temperate and tropic world. The iris, or as popularly known, the fleur de lis, rainbow-flower or poor- man's orchid, etc.. has more than 170 described pure species, of which about 100 have been cultivated at times by American horticulturists while some- what more than 130 species are grown by English iris fanciers among which, however, a portion fail to combine sufficient distinction, beauty or ease of culture to warrant their extended use. While, however, perhaps less than a hundred species are to be recom- mended for cultivation in American or particularly New England gardens, this is but a fraction of the number of ■ varieties which by selection or cross fertilization have been produced and contribute most advantageously to gar- den ornamentation. The question of the best species, their peculiar requirements, if any, their ornamental and color effect, their better varieties and season of bloom are matters of interest to the New England flower lover, because there Is much of neglected beauty in the class from lack of this knowledge and dan- ger of disappointment from a misun- derstanding of the limitations in color range. It is possible, too, to very ma- terially extend the period of bloom aa compared with the usual results at- tained in the flower garden. Such irises as figure in horticultural I'Ses are divided into two classes, those of bulbous nature and those with rhizomes, the latter varying in this character from the conspicuous sur- face rhizomes of the very familiar German iris to very narrow, incon- spicuous, subterraneous types of rhi- zomes in which the roots are the more conspicuous. The bulbous irises, are most famil- iarly known by the English and Span- ish types, both of which have been very greatly improved by selection. The English Iris (Iris xiphioides), growing to a height of a foot and a half to two feet, bears two to three flowers to a stalk and varies in color from the purest white form of Mont Blanc through shades of lavender, blue and purple, of which Lord Palmerston with deep rich crimson purple falls and purple-claret standards is perhaps the isest of the darker colored varie- ties. Many too are showily striped, flaked and blotched with shades of richer colors than the general tone of the flowers. The Spanish Iris (Iris xiphium) has taller and more con spicuous standards than the last and the markings are more clearly defined on the falls than is the case with the English Iris; possibly the improve- ment by selection has covered a longer period with the Spanish Iris. In any event such variety as the Thunderbolt is very noteworthy in its large com- parative size of flower and grows two feet or more high. The flowers are richly colored in bronze with a re- markably broad signal patch of yel- low on each of the falls. The better varieties of this class are Blanche Superba, of purest white, (5olden Cup, a very popular yellow, and Cantab of ultramarine blue with orange blotch and dark blue standards. Both English and Spanish Iris are of easy garden culture, planted in au- tumn, the English Iris requiring the greater moisture of the two, the bulbs being planted at a depth of from three to five inches while a mulch is an ad- vantage. There are a few other species of tall growing bulbous Irises, such as Iris Juncea and the rare Boissieri, but they probably are seldom imported and do not compare horticulturally with the selected varieties of the last two species. The dwarf bulbous species are most familiarly represented by the Iris recticulata, a native of Palestine, varying somewhat in type but gorgeous in coloring with its brilliant shadings of purple and gold and a delicious vio- let fragrance. Flowering as it does naturally in March our climatic con- ditions require its cultivation in frames to protect the flowers from staining by dampness, though it is hardy and can be used very advan- ta.geously in lockeries or in protected sunny situations within easy access to the house. The Armenian Iris Baker- iana is even earlier, but less showy, though of rich markings of purple and orange in connection with its general blue tone. I. Vartiana is another species from Asia Minor, but more diflicult to manage than the others and more tender. Another class of bulbous species are known under the name o"f Juno Irises, natives of the Caucasus. Afghanistan and Northern India. They have com- paratively large bulbs and require well drained situations and a thorough sun baking in summer to insure their continuance and future flowering. They have generally leafy stems with several flowers closely set to the stalk and combine all the ranges of coloring in the family. They closely follow the last group in their flowering period, hut their inadaptability for cutting and the peculiar cultural conditions they demand without particular in- crease in their color range fails to promise much for their culture in American gardens except to the fan- cier. Of them I. Rosenbachiana, Sind- jarensis and Assyrica are perhaps the best. Of rhizomatous irises the bugbear class is that of the Onocyclus group, generally known as Cushion Irises. The most familiar species is the Mourn- ing Iris or Iris susiana. All have very broad petals, and among them are the most remarkable forms in coloring. Many of the flowers are most delicate- ly veined and reticulated generally with a darker color on a light back- ground, and were they of easier growth they could not fail to be popu- lar in every garden. They are from Persia, Armenia and Afghanistan and naturally require hard sun baking after their short blooming season. They can hardly be called hardy, and in any event require such special cul- tural attention that they cannot be recommended. The wonderfully full flowers with their peculiar markings such as shown in I. paradoxa, Iberica and the so-called (Prince of Irises) I. Gates! makes them particularly inter- esting and tantalizing. Closely allied to the Oncocyclus group is another popularly known as the Regelia section, in which the pet- als are narrower and the plants are hardier and considerably more easily cultivated, but of even greater impor- tance is the fact that they hybridize freely with the Oncocyclus group and the progeny are comparatively easily cultivated, increase rapidly and are of prolific blooming quality. Mr. C. G. van Tubergen, Jr., of Haarlem, Hol- land, has been largely responsible for this group of so-called Regelio-Cyclus Irises, obtaining them by crossing Iris Korolkowii and its varieties; I. Leicht- lini, I. Sara and I. Suwarowi with va- rious species of the Oncocyclus group. Such resulting progeny as Psyche, lav- ender beautifully striped with rich pur- ple with darker toned falls, Charon, rich coppery purple with deep purple markings and Iphigenia intermediate in its color range show something of the result, while the shape of the flowers is a happy medium between the two groups. Probably this group has not been extensively cultivated in this country as yet, and we will look forward with deep interest to the results. {To te cotttitiueii.) HORTICULTURE'S REPRESENTA- TIVES. The following named gentlemen represent this paper in their various local districts, and are authorized to accept subscriptions, advertisements and news items: BUFFALO, N. Y.— E. C. Brucker, 385-87 Elllcott St. CLEVELAND. OHIO— A. L. Hutcblns, 2220 East 74th St. COLUMBUS, OHIO— M. B. Faxon, 246 Oak St. CINCINNATI, OHIO— Frank W. Ball, 31 East 3d St. DETROIT MICH.— Frank DaDzer, 1487 15th St. INDIANAPOLIS, IND.— George B. Wle- gand. 1610 N. Illinois St. LOUISVILLE, KY.— F. L. Schulz. Jr., 1325 Cherokee Rd. MONTREAL.— William Cooper, 338 St. James St. NEWPORT, R. I.— David Mcintosh, Ledge Road. PHILADELPHIA. PA.— George C. Wat- sou, DobsoD Bldg., 9th and Market Sts. PITTSBURG, PA.— James Hntehlnson, corner Dunmoyle and S. Negley Ares. TWIN CITIES— John A. May, 163 Igle- hart St., St. Paul, Minn. TOLEDO. OHIO— J. L. Schiller, 929 Pronty Ave. BUSINESS CHANGES. Guuther Bros, have removed to their new wholesale store on West 28th street. New York city. The Mountain Park Greenhouse is the name under which H. W. Girton of Ridgeway. Pa., will do business hereafter at 132 Main street. He has purchased the stock of W. S. Smathers. Rene Brower, formerly of the firm of W. H. Brower's Sons. New York city, has opened a retail florist business in the Coogan Building, where are locat- ed the flower market and a number of wholesale firms. You'll find something worth reading on every page of this paper. 622 HORTICULTURi: May 11, 1907 NEWS OF THE CLUBS AND SOCIETIES MASSACHUSETTS HORTICULTU- RAL SOCIETY. Saturday, May 4, was the date set for the annual May exhibition, but so unpropitious has the spring weather been that much material intended for this show was not in readiness, and while the display was excellent in ev- erj' particular, it was much smaller than usual, and it was thought best to set a date two weeks later tor a sup- plementary show. Martin Sullivan, gardener for William Whitman, was the largest contributor. His fancy pelar- goniums were very fine. Darwin tu- lips and narcissi were also shown ex- tensively by him. A specimen Rhodo- dendron formosum from J. L. Smith, gardener to Mrs. A. W. Blake, was a centre of attraction, as were some su- perb branches of Marechal Niel roses from George Page, gardener to Mrs. Fred Ayer, one of the latter bearing twenty-nine flowers. In the orchid section, J. T. Butterworth opened the eyes ot the visitors with a specimen Cattleya Mossiae bearing fifty-nine flowers; the same plant produced for- ty-four blooms last year. The display of spring flowering bulbs and other seasonable garden material from Har- vard Botanic Garden, W. N. Craig, W. J. Clemson and others was excellent. Prizes were awarded as follows: Pelargoniums — First, William Whitman. Tulips — First, William Whitman; second, W. J. Clemson. Darwin collection of twelve named va- rieties, one twelve-inch pan of each — First, William Whitman. Hardy Narcissuses, collection — First, Langwater Gardens; second, William Whit- man; third, W. J. Clemson. Pansies — First, Mrs. A. W. Blake; second, Mrs. E. M. Gill. Silver Medal — J. T. Butterworth, for su- perior cultivation of Cattleya Mossiae. First Class Certificate of Merit— George Page, gardener to Mrs. Frederick Ayer, for superior cultivation of Marechal Nlel roses. Honorable Mention — Harvard Botanic Garden, New Primula, P. Polssonl; Mrs. Frederick Ayer, Acacia pulchella; William Whitman, superior cultivation of Cattleya Skinneril. Asparagus — First, Edwin Parker. Beets — L'irst, A. E. Hartshorn. Cucumbers — First, Geo. D. Moore. Dandelions— First, J. B. Shurtleff, Jr.; second, Mrs. Frederick Ayer; third, A. B. Hartshorn. Lettuce — First, G. D. Moore; second, Mrs. A. W. Blake; third, A. E. Hartshorn. Parsley — First, W. J. Clemson; second, A. E. Hartshorn. Radishes — First, Ed. Parker; second, A. E. Hartshorn; third, G. D. Moore. Rhubarb — First, G. D. Moore; second, Alice A. Warburton; third, Ed. Parker. Collection of Vegetables — First, Ed. Parker. sidered; offered by George R. White; four prizes $40, $30, $20, $10. No. 472. For the best vase of fifty Ro.ses, of any one variety: three^ prizes; (first prize offered by Francis Skinner) $50, $30, $20. No. 473. For the best six vases of Car- nations, fifty blooms each, of any one variety; four prizes $40, $30, $20, $10. No. 474. For the best made-up center- piece of growing plants, suitable for a table of eight covers; offered by the Gar- deners' and Florists' Club of Boston: three prizes $12, $8, $5. No. 473. For the most tastefully deco- rated table of Fruits, 8x6 feet; autumn foliage and berries may be used to pro- duce a pleasing effect, and the fruits may be either native or foreign; four prizes $40, $30, $20, $10. No. 476. For the best collection of Vegetables of fifteen varieties, not more than two kinds of any variety admissible: the number of specimens of each variety must be the same as given in the annexed scale of points; tasteful arrangement will be considered; to assist in the decoration of the collection parseley or other vegetable greenery may be used; mere size of speci- mens shown will not necessarily entitle the exhibitor to the highest award; for private gardeners only; four prizes; first prize a Silver Cup valued at $75, offered by R. & J. Farquhar & Co.; the Society offers also second, third, and fourth prize $25, $15, $10. On account of the backwardness of the season the date of the Rhododen- dron Exhibition scheduled for June 1st is changed to Saturday, June 8th. WM. P. RICH, Secretary. The Committee on Prizes and Ex- hibitions of the Massachusetts Horti- cultural Society has issued the follow- ing list of additional special prizes for the Chrysanthemum Show of Novem- ber 8-10, 1907: No. 469. For the best arranged table of cnt Chrysanthemum blooms: all classes admissible; tables to be 8x6 feet; for com- mercial growers only; four prizes t $40, $30, $20, $10. No. 470. For the best decorative ar- rangement of cut Chrysanthemums, with autumn foliage or other suitable material, filling a table 8x6 feet; all classes ad- missible; for retail store florists only; four prizes $40, $30, $20, $10. No. 471. For the best vase ot one hundred Chrysanthemum blooms, of one or more varieties, in the Society's large china vases; tasteful arrangement will be coD- TARRYTOWN HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY. The monthly meeting of the Tarry- town Horticultural Society was held on April 'M, president Howard Nichols In the chair. Four magnificent speci- mens of calceolaria in 6-inch pots were exhibited by Mr. Atkinson, gar- dener to Henry Siegel, Mamaroneck, N. y., who was awarded a cultural cer- tificate for same. He was also awarded a cultural certificate for two pelargoniums Robt. Allen, gardener to E. C. Benedict, Greenwich, Ct.; was awarded a cultural certificate for a cluster of tomato Princess of Wales, there being 23 good sized fruits on the cluster. The monthly prize for two foliage plants was awarded to D. Mc- Farlane for dracaena Lord Wolseley, and croton Lady Zelland. Henry Siegel offers a silver cup for the best table of ferns and flowering plants at the fall show. The society voted to donate $25.00 towards the fund for the proposed new hospital, and to make a charge of 2-5 cents admission to the June show, the proceeds to be turned over to the hospital fund; also to lay out and decorate the grounds around the new hospital ex- clusive of the rou.s;h grading. D. McFARLANE, Cor. Secy. NEW YORK FLORISTS' CLUB. Members Take Notice. Through unforseen circumstances we will be unable to meet in the Grand Opera House building, our usual meet- ing place. The next meeting will be held in the Hotel Earlington, 55 West 27th street; between 6th avenue and Broadway, at 7.30 p. m., Monday, May 13th. S. S. Skidelsky will deliver an address on the coming National Flower Show in Chicago. JOHN YOUNG, Secretary. NORTH SHORE HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY. This society held its regular meet- ing in Manchester on May 3rd, Presi- dent McGregor occupying the chair. P. R. Sanborn gave a most interesting talk on the Fundamentals of Garden- ing, saying in part as follows: The fundamentals of gardening are embodied in a thorough understanding of the natural elements which produce the living plant and which the garden- er or farmer must realize in order to bring the plant or crop to maturity, exactly as the manufacturer must un- derstand the qualities and condition of the raw material which passes through his manufacturing plant in order to produce the finished product. The raw materials which form the basis of all plant life are soil, water and air. The soil is composed of part- icles which form into kernels and these kernals hold the water not as a sponge but as a film around each kernel where it is held by capillary attraction, the same unseen force that draws the oil through the wick of a lamp. In culti- vated soil nearly 50 per cent, of the volume is taken up by air and water. According to experiments made by Prof. F. H. King actual solid soil grains occupy less than one-half the space in a given bulk of soil. In coarse, sandy soils the particles are larger and there is less vacant space, and what space there is exists as larger channels through which air and water move more freely and rapidly. At a depth of four feet the vacant space is about one-third that of the first foot or surface soil; in heavy clay soil half the volume was water or air space. Ground may easily become too compact for the best growth of plants, as is the case below the first foot or so of cultivated ground. A cubic foot of solid soil grains will weigh 165.4 lbs.; a cubic foot of fertile clay loam at the surface will weigh but 79 lbs., less than half of 165.4 lbs. It must be therefore that the actual solid soil grains occupy less than one-half the space in a given bulk of soil. It is the business of the farmer or gardener, by cultivation to keep the pore space between the soil particles up to nearly 50 per cent, of the total volume of the soil. This fact forms the fundamental reason why we must plough or fork over our gardens, keeping them porous and admit free circulation of air, with- out which their fertility could not be preserved. If, as sometimes happens, the water is in excess and fills the air-spaces, crops cannot grow for want of air and such land must be drained in order to bring it to fertility. The average rain- fall for the eastern States from May to October, is over 2000 tons to the acre; enough for all purposes if evenly distributed, which is seldom the case, and it often happens that the rainfall is far short of the needs of the grow- ing crops, to say nothing of the im- mense amount drawn from the soil by evaporation. Prof. Smith tells of an experiment where the loss by evaporation from a square foot of loam was nine pounds in seven days, equal to a loss of 200 tons per acre. Ground that is compact May 11, 1907 HORTICULTURE, 628 at the surface loses more by evapora- tion than ground which is loose and frequently stirred by the hoe or culti- vator. Early plowing or spading is of the utmost importance both to the land and to him who tills it. The continuity of the soil particles and kernels is broken up, the evaporation of water stored in the lower layers of the soil is prevented, channels are opened for the free ingress of air, thus fertilizing from above and holding in restraint the water beneath. The two combined are finally absorbed by the rootlets of the growing plant. Other things being equal we have the right to expect and receive a bountiful har- vest. The cultivation of the soil around the growing crops is another work of great importance. A heavy shower followed by dry winds will form a crust on the surface; this is caused by the soil particles or kernels becoming united by compaction; evaporation sets in and unless the cultivator or some other implement is set in motion at once the crop will soon be in a worse condition than it was before the rain, owing to the drain upon the supply stored below. There are many other fundamentals beside soil, air and water. "Water as a solvent, soil-tem- peratures, formation of humus, getting nitrogen into the soil, nitrifaction of manures and many others. After a brief discussion a vote of thanks was extended to Mr. Sanborn for his able paper. WILLIAM TILL. SOCIETY OF AMERICAN FLORISTS AND ORNAMENTAL HORTI- CULTURISTS. Department of Plant Registration. John A. Macrae, Providence, R. I., on February 6, submitted for registra- tion, chrysanthemum Golden Dome, sport of Yellow Eaton 1904, form of Bonnaffon, color deeper yellow, but same characteristics of growth, habit and size of flower, darker foliage than parent, height between 3 1-2 and 4 feet. A. C. Zvolanek, Bound Brook, N. J., on February 28, submitted the follow- ing new Christmas flowering sweet peas, Le Marquis, seedling from Wm. J. Stewart x Gladys Unwin, violet blue; Mrs. George Lewis, seedling from Watching x Gladys Unwin, white; Mrs. A. Zvolanek, seedling from Helen Pierce x Christmas White, white, blue notched; Mrs. Chas. H. Totty. seedling from Mrs. Alexander Wallace and light-blue unnamed seedling, sky blue. Alexander Montgomery, Waban Rose Conservatory, Natick, Mass.. on March 18, submitted- for registration, rose White Killarney, sport from Killarney, with same form, habit and more petal- age, color clear white. P. J. HAUSWIRTH, Sec. FLORISTS' CLUB OF PHILADEL- PHIA. The May meeting of the Florists' Club of Philadelphia was one of the best attended since President Samuel S. Pennock took hold, and that is say- ing a good deal. The attendance was large and the enthusiasm inspiring. Convention matters took up a large amount of the time, and according to all indications there will be a good time in Philadelphia for everybody next August. A committee of thirty, to be sub-divided into various sections for the management of the convention, was ordered and was held under ad- visement by the chairman. Another prominent feature was the address by J. Otto Thilow of Dreer's on the Equipment and Organization of a Modern Horticultural Establishment, which appears in full on another page of this paper. Joseph Heacock voiced the sentiment of the members on the large attendance and the enthusiasm which has never been better. Godfrey Aschmann was elected a member of the club after having held aloof for about twenty years, and many other ought-to-have-beens were also put through. The finance committee re- ported progress and hope to have even a better showing by next month. An excellent exhibit of fancy pelargoni- ums was staged by Samuel Batchelor. and a fine lot of Cattleya gigas San- deriana by Alphonse Pericat. David Rust was elected secretary to fill the unexpired term of Edwin iLonsdale, re- signed. The subject for next meeting will be announced later. Ladles' Auxiliary. As the work of the Ladies' Auxiliary progresses I find many of the 800 cir- culars sent out Nov. 8, '06. found a resting place in the waste-basket, as I have been informed by some of the members of the S. A. F. Therefore, through the trade papers, I invite all ladies who are in the trade, directly or indirectly, to join the Auxiliary and meet with us at Philadelphia next summer. MRS. CHAS. H. MAYNARD, Sec. 219 Horton Ave., Detroit, Mich. so that the very appreciative audience was composed of that cla^ which will carry out the suggestions offered dur- ing this lecture. All who were at the last S. A. F. convention know about this lecture, still it seems to remain for the Detroit Club to carry the laurel of dissemi- nating the vast amount of knowledge contained in that lecture to the gen- eral public. The same opportunity which the De- troit Florist Club had is open to others. It is one of the cheapest and undoubtedly the most effective way of educating the general public and there- in lies one of the foundations of the existence of florists' clubs. If we in- dividually or collectively do not do everything in our power to educate the public to the use and love of flowers and plants we do not deserve to aflSl- iate with florists' clubs, nor have clubs who do not look after this line of working reason to exist. FRANK DANZBR. NEW JERSEY HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY. The regular meeting and floral dis- play of this society took place on May 3. Orchids were in force. Beautiful specimens were exhibited by Julius Roehrs Co. and J. A. Manda. The lat- ter showed Cattleya William Murray, hybrid of C. Lawrenceianum x C. Men- delii, for the first time in this coun- try; George C. Graves. Edwin Thomas gardener, John Crosby Brown, Peter Duff gardener, Stewart Dickson, Al- bert Lerson gardener, Charles Hatha- way, Max Schneider gardener, also had attractive exhibits. The Colgates, Wm. Reid gardener, were awarded 96 points for specimen Medinilla magni- fica with 25 blooms. John White had a fine collection of pansy blooms. Let- ters were read from Chas. Munn, in rec- ognition of the resolutions of condol- ence received from the society, Georgia Horticultural Society, American Civic Association, and Centennial Associa- tion of the Oranges, seeking active co- operation with the society. Reports were made upon the guarantee fund for the fall show; June 7 was selected for the rose show and November C and 7 for the fall show. DETROIT FLORISTS' CLUB. Wednesday, May 2nd, 1907, was another of those successful evenings which repeat themselves rather fre- quently with the Detroit Florist Club. The stereopticon lecture on Home Gardens and Backyard Improvements by E. A. Thomas of Dayton, O,, was de- livered in Harmonic Hall and the gen- eral public was invited. Fortunately that crowd of people which is always looking for something free was absent NEW LONDON HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY. The New London Horticultural Society held its meeting in Norwich, Ct., on April 29. A practical talk on hybrid roses by President Head and an interesting series of views ex- plained by 0. E. Ryther showing how back yards and unsightly places might be beautified by the use of climbing plants, were features of the evening. Among the exhibits were handsome specimens of hybrid tea and climbing roses and Marshall strawberries from the Plant greenhouses, and Bride roses and sweet peas from Mrs. Frank A. Roath. CLUBS AND SOCIETY NOTES. The April report of the Home Cul- ture Club of Northampton, Mass., shows a very general and enthusiastic interest in beautifying the homes of that city. At the first regular meeting of the San Diego (Cal.) Floral Association held on April 19, it was decided to hold a flower show on May 29. The society starts with a membership of over one hundred, and itjis thought that five hundred names will be en- rolled by the date of the annual meet- ing, June 10. The Horticulture Society of Chica- go has under consideration an exhibi- tion in September which shall include not only the garden flowers which are then at their best, but vegetables grown under glass and outside. Supt. Warder of Lincoln Park has been ap- pointed chairman of a committee whose object shall be to enlist the sub- stantial support of the owners of large estates. The Albany Florists' Club, Albany, N. Y., held its first annual banquet at the Hampton on April 29, and the tem- porary organization formed last sum- mer became a permanent organization with otficers elected as follows: Pres., W. C. King; vice-pres., E. F. Meany, F. M. Briare; treas., W. C. Kurth; sec, T. F. Tracy. Thirty-four florists of Albany and vicinity were present. Short addresses were made by Fred A. Danker, Fred Goldring, W. C. Gloech- ner and others. J. J. Karens of Phila- delphia was a visitor. 624 HORTICULTURE. May 11, 1907 A Plea for the Picturesque in Landscape Gardening (A paper read before the Gardener's and Florists' Club of Boston by B. K. Howard.) In regard to the different characters shown in different trees: they are classified by Downing under three heads. The round-headed trees like oaks, chestnuts, ash, beech, hickory, elms, and many others; the pyramidal or oblong, Lombardy poplar, cypress, cedars, the spiry-topped such as larch, pine and spruce, with horizontal limbs and straight leading stems. The trees of this latter class are nearly all ever- green, with dark foliage and where many of Lhem are together they make a dark spot in the landscape which is sometimes good if not too isolated. The white pines are the best of this class. Of the oblong group, the Lxjm- bardy poplar is the most character- istic. In some parts of the middle west Where scarcely any kinds of trees except those of the poplar family will thrive, an occasional group or broken {Continued from page 693 ) ever been proven that it does. It seems to me that the beauty of the tree should not be sacrificed at any cost. If a tree is going to die let it, but do not maim and disfigure it for a few added years of crippled exist- ence. If it is considered that a tree has too many limbs to support, it seems to me a much better relief for that would be to cut off such limbs as can best be spared, right down to the trunk of the tree. That will make the contour more irregular and will often add to the picturesque appear- ance of the tree. Some trees, like horse chestnut, maples and lindens, are too symmetrical for the picturesque plantation and it would often be well to break into them in this way as it would make the contours more inter- esting from an artistic point of view. White oaks are very handsome and Delicacy Group of Birches. line, not toe long, of Lombardy pop- lars is a wejceme variation in an otherwise dead level and monotonous landscape They . are also occasion- ally fine silhouetted against a high distant hill, as they help to send the hill back into atmosphere. Oaks are suitable for almost any location. They are most ornamental and most express- ive of majesty and strength. There is a great depth ot shadow and rich- ness, and at the end of the day when they are wind-tossed and the last rays of the sun strike them, they look like ' trees of gold. It is when they have reached a great age that they are best and have greatest character and beauty. It is becoming the fashion to cut off the ends of the limbs of great trees, called heading in, I believe. This amputation is supposed to prolong the life of the tree. It may be true that It will but I do not know that It has the limbs are usually long and twisted and knotted and are said to quite nearly resemble the English royal oak. Nearly all the white oaks I have ever seen have been growing within or on the edge of a forest and they do not usually attain a very great size under those conditions. The white, black, red, and scarlet oaks are the kinds that are most common around New England and they make the great- est of ornaments to the landscape. The American elm and English elm are both fine trees for shade and ornament and the American elm is especially good for .avenues. The plane or but- tonwood tree is best when planted singly or in small detached groups. It has fine light foliage and irregular and picturesque shape. The best trees of this kind that I have ever seen are at Pine .Hank. The .American white ash has a fine appearance especially when old, when the lower limbs droop almost to the ground, then turn up in graceful curves. • The summer foliage is a light and airy green and turns a deep brownish purple in the fall. The lime or linden tree is rather too sym- metrical for picturesque planting but makes a line avenue tree. Beech trees look best in a dense wood of their own kind, and they are quite apt to grow that way, often covering large areas, to the exclusion of all other kinds. The hark is snjooth and grey and in a shady grove looks cool and inviting. They often retain a portion of their leaves, though dried and withered, through the winter and when the sun- light strikes them they lend a charm- ing bit of color to the dreary land- scape. The hornbeam belongs to the beech family and is a twisted and picturesque tree and makes an inter- esting edge to a forest. The Lombardy poplars are fine to use in connection with architecture. They are excellent to break the monotony of a high wall or terrace. As they make a strong contrast to the other trees they are good to use to fix the attention to some particular point in the landscape. Horse chestnuts have handsome leaves and beautiful blossoms in the spring, but the tree is so regular in shape and so solid that its other beauties are nearly lost. I have seen them when their regularity had been broken into by judicious trimming and they had quite an improved and interesting ap- pearance. Where they are planted thickly together it changes them into a more loose and better form. Birches are quite airy and graceful and will grow almost anywhere. White birches look best in clumps by themselves. Where they are mixed with other trees the trunks look too chalky and make too much contrast. They need to be sihlouetted against something delicate. Yellow birches have a peculiar light golden bark which makes quite an agreeable note in a forest. The alder is very suitable for bordering a stream; net a continuous monotonous hedge but in detached groups. Maples are fine avenue trees, but they are so regular in shape that they are almost as impossible as the horse chestnut for the picturesque plantation. The scarlet maple does well to mix with ash or elms or cedars. The red blos- soms in the spring and the brilliant autumn foliage make them very at- tractive. Chestnuts almost rival oaks in beauty and character and longevity. They fulfil almost the same conditions and are fine in a forest or groups in ornamental plantations or standing singly where a large and beautiful tree is desired. When old sometimes the lower limbs lie flat upon the ground and are wonderfully picturesque. All the hickory family are very handsome. Shellbark and pignut hickories are most paintable on account of their agreeable shape, the fine color and texture of the foliage, and the pleas- ing variety in light and shade. Shag- barks grow to an immense height and, when confined in a forest, shoot up 50 or 60 feet without branches. Willojvs are useful for the border ot streams or ponds. Not too many of them should be used howevei', as it makes the effect too fuzzy. The common white and May 11, 1907 HORTICULTURE 625 Russel willows are best; it is nuite a" common thing to cut them oft about 6 or 8 feet above the ground, then let the quiclily formed new limbs spread in every direction. I think this effect is quite fine. In a row or gronii the trunks will always grow in many directions and they are varied and Interesting and picturesque. 1 do not care for weeping willows. Sassafras trees as they grow along the Connecti- cut and Rhode Island shores, are about the most picturesque and decora- tive trees that I know of, unless per- haps an occasional old red cedar that has been blown and twisted by the winds. The trees that I have seen in Connecticut have gracefully curved trunks, a solid mass of foliage, and finely, decorative contours. I should thihk they would be excellent to use in a formal garden in the place of cypress. The tupelo is a little allied to the sassafras in the aiipearance of the thick mass of foliage and twisted trunk. They grow in a very symmetrical form wlien standing alone ledgey location. Red cedars are rather stiff and formal when young, but when they get old and some of the limbs get broken and others twisted about by the winds they are very Japanesque and paintable. The late afternoon sun shining on them produces an effect ot unusual richness of color and in the moonlight they are still beautiful silhouetted against the night sky. The more rocky a place is the better they seem to like ft. and often they fasten themselves to a ledge where there scarcely seems to be any soil. In Gilpen's book on landscape archi- tecture he describes a very charming layout, in which he lays much stress upon the beauty of the architectural foreground. The house he speaks of stands on the brink of a chalky cliff and commands a rich middle distance of park scenery with an extensive view of the sea beyond. By adding a foreground of low shrubbery or group.s of blossoming plants or by framing the picture with rightly placed trees a striking and beautiful composition Unconventionally Decorative Group of Sassafrjis. but the foliage is so beautiful that they are attractive in spite of their regularity. They turn tlie most bril- liant color of anything in nature in autumn and are fine to plant on the borders of an oak, hickory, or chest- nut forest for the fine autumnal effect. White, yellow, and pitch iiines, and red cedars are the only evergreen trees that I have seen that I care for. Spruce and hemlock look too much like toy trees and only look good when they have been decorated by a snow storm. White pines are rapid growers and when planted in groups rise with straight shafts and send out graceful, tufted, horizontal branches every few feet at irregular intervals and make fine decorative trees. The foliage of the pitch pine is a somewhat yellower green and the trees in these parts do not gi'ow very large but are of interesting shape. They gener- ally grow on poor sandy soil or a is produced. The strong contrast of trees in the foreground or of a parapet with its decided form of light and shade would greatly increase the aeiial softness and mystery of the distance. A word in support of the necessity of a terrace. In many instances where the ground has a continuous slope and the whole scene jeems to be sliding away (from the point ot view of a picture) and the eye runs away from the important objects, the terrace would make a level line which inter- rupts the slope and gives balance. A clump of trees would also have the same effect. A terrace lends dignity to a house. Gilpen recommends plant- ing a few Lombardy poplars near the buildings which makes a number of vertical lines to balance the many horizontal lines in most houses. This gives stability to the composition. In going to work to change a layout or to make a planting scheme, make a sketch of existing conditions from iaipoirant points of view and o; important views. Then in the sketches make such changes as will insprove the composi- tions, then make the changes in nature. The edges ot plantations or forests are the parts that require a great deal of skill and attention. 1£ you get the edges fln°ly adjusted in every way the rest of it will tak: care of itself. He recommends plant- ing roses, i)aeonies, hollyhocks, to soften the edges and leaving the grass long also helps. A good suggestion for laying out a scheme for planting is to lay down evergreen branches on the ground and view from various points and arrange until you have a good shaped bed and which composes well with things around it, then mark it and plant. Large branches stuck in the ground are good for getting tree locations. Hide the drives and walks as much as possible, only allowing them rarely lo appear, just to give variety in light anc! shade. I do not mean to hide them with high shrubbery; low shrub- bery will do pretty well and will not cut off the view from the road. Use such shrubs as have a color and in- teresting appearance in winter as well as summer. In estates where cattle, deer, or sheep are allowed to graze on part of the grounds, the part near the house or the more ornamental part with the shrubs and flowers, has to be separated by some kind of artificial barrier from where the cattle are. That which is most in favor is a woven wire fence with galvanized iron posts all of which is quite inconspicuous and can not be seen at all from a little distance. A low wall can be made very attractive or the common stone wall or stone fence as seen in New England pastures, when built over un- dulating ground and allowed to twist about and over the ridges and vine clad in places and broken with clumps of blackberry, huckleberry, sumac, and barberry and an occasional tree or group. Trees and shrubbery should be ))lanted in irregular figures, which, as the sun moves around, gives con- stant variety of light and sliade and form and color. In regard to paths, they should wander about where the pleasant prospects are; that is, those that are for promenade. The ones that are for utility should go fairly direct so as to serve that purpose. A walk should at least be wide enough so that three people can walk abreast. Six feet is about as narrow as it is practicable to make them. If a path should go along a river or around a pond, if the nature of the ground per- mits, it should approach near the edge only at intervals, but where beautiful scenes can be viewed there the walk should go. Do not smooth off the surface of the ground too much. The wrinkles and humps and hollows in old mother earth are interesting and full of character and should be recog- nized as a good fortune rather than things to be gotten rid of. Suggestions for the Wild Garden. The term wild garden is applied to the placing of perfectly hardy plants where they will become established and take care of themselves. The way planting is usually done, is to stick out a lot of subtropical plants In beds which bloom brilliantly through one season and with the first frost they are killed and have to be dug up and the 626 HORTICULTURE, May 11, 1907 same thing repeated year after year, at an enormous expense and a mighty poor result as seen in the public gar- den of Boston and nearly every other city. To most people a pretty plant in a free state is more attractive than any garden denizen. It is taking care of itself and moreover it is usually surrounded by things consistent with its wild state. Among the many rea- sons for advocating this system are the following: 1st 'because hundreds of hardy flowers will thrive much bet- ter in a wild rugged place than they ever did in the old fashioned border." 2nd. "They will look infinitely bet- ter than they ever did in the border owing to the more varied and inter- esting surroundings and contrasts." 3rd. "No disagreeable effects result from decay for as soon as one plant is out of bloom it merely passes out of notice among the other shrubs and is succeeded by other blossoms." 4th. "Because it enables us to grow plants that have no place in the trim garden, but growing in large masses in a field would be very beautiful." 5th. "The early spring can be made alive with blossoms." 6th. "The great merit of perma- nence belongs to tuis delightful phase of gardening. If a place is planted with good taste and judgment in the first place time will only add to its beauty." The borders of shrubbery, which usually make a hard monoton- ous line, could be planted with ir- regular groups of these hardy plants and make better connections and a source of no care or trouble. Let the grass grow and wave with the wind and let the blossoms fill it with spots of color. Wild and semiwild places are suitable for the wild garden and almost any part of a public park not used for a playground can be made much more interesting than they usually are by adding more color and variety. Great care must be taken to plant these flowers In natural New Paeony Dahlias BIG CHIEF, The largest of all. GOVERNOR STOKES. The only pure canary yellow. The^-e represent the highest development m this new class. PEACOCK'S GIANT HYBRIDS A new race of giant art Dahlias. Send for descriptive list. For 22 years we have been Headquarters for New and Fare Dablias We have originated and intro- duced more Dab lias of merit than all other American gio^r* er«. Now is (he time to plant. Send for catalogues of best new and standard varieties. PEACOCK DAHLIA FARMS ATCO, NEW JERSEY W. L. Peacock, Prcs. L. K.. PEACf>CK, Sec'y and Gen'! Manager. WILLIAM F. TURNER DAHLIA ORGWER Cactus and Decorative Dahlias A SPECIALTY Address, 661 County Street Send for Catalogue New Bedford, Mass. groups and the only way to learn that is to observe if possible the way these same flowers locate and arrange them- selves in the wild state. After they are once rightly established they will arrange themselves in ways that will leave nothing to be desired. "People seldom remember that 'the art itself is nature' and foolish old laws laid down by landscape gardeners are yet fertile in perpetuating the notion that a garden is a work of art and there- fore we must not attempt in it to imitate nature." The digging of shrub- bery borders gives a very ugly appear- ance to a garden or park. It is per- haps necessary for a year or two in order to give the shrubs a good start, but after that they should be planted to flowers that will best grow in such a place and then let them alone. Of course all the labor required to produce this miserable effect of dug up borders is worse than thrown away as the shrubs would be better if left alone and by utilizing the power thus wasted, we might highly beautify the places that are now so ugly. Don't rip out the leaves. They decay and help to nour- ish the plants and trees. Of course in a public park there is a likelihood or fires being started among the leaves, but in a private estate where tres- passers are not allowed there is no need of raking up the leaves. They protect the grass and when the snow is off they make the winter appear- ance of the grounds less monotonous. In the immediate vicinity of the house where they are apt to be trodden into rubbish it may be necessary to rake them up. It is my opinion that the fault is more with the planting than with the leaves if they look at all incongruous, for in a oeautiful, paintable, natural place the fallen leaves are beautifiers of the ground. "It is now generally conceded that shrubs thrive better in beds where the surface is never disturbed than where it is annually loosened by dig- ging." The kind of knowledge one needs in order to form a beautiful garden or park is very uncommon. No man can do so with few materials. It is necessary to have some knowl- edge of the enormous wealth of beauty which the world contains for the adornment of gardens. He must know his materials as a painter knows his pallet and use it as freely to arrange things of beauty and life. An old name for a garden is a pleas- ance, a paradise, a place of delight, and as in the days of Bacon, so to-day gardening remains to us the purest of human pleasures. The garden worthy of its name is ever beautiful, of fruits tor service and of flowers for sacri- fice. In the morning it is all fresh- ness and perfume; at noon it is bril- liant with color; while at eve it be- comes a temple for meditation and for rest. The richest fruits and the fair- est flowers are born there and crowned heads, wearied with luxury, have found peaceful rest among shady trees and simple flow. If we wish to describe a fertile land we say it is like a garden; and the gardener's art is almost magical, since it can make the bare rock or a sandy desert even, to blossom as the rose. A good garden is a continual delight, a paradise of fruits from many lands. Every shady tree is a tabernacle wherein matins and vespers are sung by birds while the Incense from many flowers is borne on every breeze. Seed Trade The quality of weather remains as bad as during the past three or four weeks, though there was a fair rain- fall the early part of the week, which was much needed. The grass is be- coming green rapidly and the promise of spring is not, after all, a joke, as was recently remarked. FYom all re- ports gentle spring is exceedingly coy in the West, but the season is still young, and there is time for good crops, if there are no setbacks after planting. The latest estimate of damage to the prospective onion seed crop in Califor- nia places the number of acres totally destroyed at something over one thou- sand, and a crop of from thirty to fifty per cent, from what is left. It is said that one of the principal growers ex- pects some surplus of the yellow varie- ties but as he had booked no "futures" according to reports, if he has any seed at all, it would be surplus. A letter from another grower, and a con- servative one, states that in his opin- ion onion seed will be worth from $2.00 to $3.00 per lb. next fall. In a few weeks we shall be able to give a reasonably accurate statement of the real conditions. Notwithstanding reports of serious damage to early vegetables in the South, the demand for seed for re- planting has not been heavy, indicat- ing either that damage reports are ex- aggerated or else it is considered too late to replant such crops as are in- tended for shipments to northern mar- kets; possibly a combination of both. Weather from the latitude of New York City north has been too cold for the planting of tender vegetables, or if planted, germination will be slow or very unsatisfactory, and of course in many instances the seeds will be at fault. Such seasons as this always add to the seedsmen's woes, but it is the portion of the trade to endure this as an inevitable part of the busi- ness. Reports from Washington state that B. F. Brown has lost the contract for putting up the seeds for the next gov- ernment distribution. Possibly the experience of the Department of Agri- culture when it awarded the contract to an irresponsible bidder from Dun- kirk, N. v., two or three years ago, has been forgotten. It has been fully demonstrated that the work cannot be (lone by hand within the time required. Even if a hand machine is used for filling the packets, the pasting must all be done by hand. However, there is no wish to prejudge the case, and seedsmen can view any delay in get- ting out the seeds with perfect equa- nimity. Pea-packing companies of Manito- woc, Wis., have opened the season, and the Landreth Company started planting with a crew of one hundred teams and several hundred employees. The season has been delayed at least three weeks, and the industry will probably suffer considerable loss as a result, though there is now a good prospect for a successful season. There are in and about Manitowoc May 11, 1907 HORTICULTURE 627 eight canning plants, and the output is a large share of the total in the United States. Fredonia, April 30.— Elton A. Cole and Herman J. Westwood of Fredonia have been awarded the contract for the packing and distribution of the 36.000,000 packages of seeds required for next year's "free seed" distribu- tion. The contract was given these Fredonia men last week in Washing- ton in competition with the Brown Bag Filling Machine Company of Fitchburg, Mass., and other seedmen and contractors. The price at which the job is taken is $1.18 1-2 a thousand packages, the seeds to be furnished, and all work being done under the di- rection of the government Department of Agriculture in Washington. The gross amount of the bid is nearly $43,000. The Brown Bag Filling Machine Company has had this contract for several years. Four years ago James L. Drohen of Dunkirk secured the con- tract, and started to do it with a ma- chine of his own invention. He was stopped by an injunction by the Fitch- burg people, who claimed his ma- chine to be an infringement on patents they controlled. H. J. West- wood, the present principal in the bid- ding, was Drohen's attorney. He fought the case to a finish, securing a very small measure of damage for his client. His present associate, El- ton A. Cole, is the owner of the Fre- donia Manufacturing Company, and a prosperous business man. — New York Times. NEWS NOTES. E. F. Priester has started in the nursery business at Sault Ste. Marie, Mich. The Detroit Park Commissioner is making extensive beds of the old favorite. Primula auricula, in some of the most prominent city parks. The improvements contemplated and in progress upon the adjoining grounds of S. W. Winslow and H. F. Winslow at North Beverly. Mass., re- quire the services of competent gar- deners. Peter Scott is at work in that capacity for the former and Peter Mc- Currach for the latter. H. F. Winslow will add a rose house to be built by Kelliher & Calder this season. BEGONIAS TUBEROUS ROOTED Doz. 100 Single White $.50 $3.00 Red . . .60 3.00 Rose . .M 3.00 Yellow . .50 3 00 Orange . .50 3.00 Mxd Colors. 40 2 60 Double colors, sep- araleorm.vd.I.OO 6.00 :« W. Elliott & Sons 201 Fulton St., N.r. FISKE'S SEEDS For Immediate Sowing GLADIOLUS BULBS In variety and mixture Our Trade List Mailed on Application H. E. FISKE SEED CO. Faneuil H>ll Square, BOSTON Cycas Revoluta (STEMS) A large shipment of dormant trunks just received from Japan in elegant condition. Pot them now to make saleable plants for early winter sales. Special sized stems selected on request. 25 lbs. $2.25 $8 50 per 100 lbs. 300 lb. case $24.00 PRIMULA SEED Michell's Prize Mixture is the cream of selection, immense trusses decked with mammoth florets, excel ent colors. 60c. per 1-2 Trtde Pkt. Trade Pkt. $1.00. $2.00 per i-i6 oz. Write for our Florists' Wholesale Catalogue. HENRY F. MICHELL GO. IOI8 Market Street PHILADELPHIA - - PA. WE HAVE BEGONIAS, CHOICE PEONIES, JAPANESE LILIES and SAGO PALM STEMS. WRITE US AT ONCE. JOHNSON SEED COMPANY 217 Market St. Philadelphia, Pa. C. G. MORSE & GO. 171-173 Way St., SAN FRANCISCO, CAL. The Largest beed Orowcr* on the Pacific Coa»t NEW STOCKS FLOWER SEEDS for FLORISTS Wholesale Catalogue Ready. Send (or it today. But first read our adveni^ement on page 105 in the Hor- ticulture for January a6, 1907. Ii is woith reading. James Vick's Sons Seedsmen Rochester, N. Y. High Grade Seeds for Market Gardener, Florist and Farmer Catalogues Free Joseph Breck & Sons Corp. 4r-S4 KG. MARKET ST., BOSTON, MASS PULVERIZED SHEEP MANURE Direct from ranches in the West. We have on hand for Immediate delivery a large supply of exceptionally fine^ quality. For the Lawn, The Greenhouse, For the Herbaceous Garden, For the Flower Garden, For the Vegetable Garden, Use Purity Brand Sheep Manure. PRICE, Ton, $40.00; half ton, $20.C0; 500 lbs., 10.00; 100 lbs., $2.50. R.&J.FARQUHAR&GO., 6 and 7 So. Market St., BOSTON. ESTABLISHED 1 802 Cold Storage LILY OF THE VALLEY TIPS, best possible grade, in cases of lOOO and 3000 pips each, at $12.00 per 1000. Advance Orders now being booked for BERMUDA EASTER LILIES and ROMAN HYACINTHS. SEND FOR PRICES J. M.THORBURN & CO. 33 Barclay St., through to 38 Park Plaei N^EW YORK Everything of the Highest Grade Grey's Highest Grade of Tested Seeds= 1 Send for Catalogue THOMAS J. GREY & CO. 32 & 33 So. Market St., BOSTON BRIDGEMAN'S SEED WAREHOUSE RICKARDS BROS. Props. 37 East 19th St., NEW YORK CPFY Burpee's Seeds P PHILADELPHIA W PHILADELPHIA Blue List of Wholesale Prices mailed only to those who plant for profit. AULIFLOWERS A B B A G E HJALMAR HARTMANN & CO, 12 Stormeade, COPENHAGEN, DENMARK. 628 HORTICULTURE May U, 1907 Equipment and Organization of a Modern Horticultural Establishment Paper Read by J. Otto Thilow, Before the Florist Club of Philadelphia. The consideration of this subject lends nioie interest when we compare the aggressive modern establishments of the present time with those of thir- ty or more years ago. Then, in the absence of the enticing catalog and the undreamed of trade papers, the growers' chief aim was to have a full supply of salable plants in bloom at the opening of the spring season. The stock consisted of all the then known varieties of every species of bedding, basket and ornamental plants. The florist's market was any point that he could reach. The beast which showed the greatest amount of en- durance was nitched to the market wagon, and the assistant or son, daughter, or even the wife was as- signed to the task of visiting the neighboring towns with a load of plants in bloom. This method ended with the spring months, and the left- over stock was either advertised at bargain prices in the local papers, or thrown away, as surplus. The growers who were adjacent to cities, were represented in the markets, occupying one or more stalls with the most attractive stock. At the close of the season the general routine of work followed, that of planting out and caring for the stock plants and blooming stuff for the following win- ter months. The equipment of these' establishments was varied, as a great- er variety of plants could be found in the collections of the florists of those days than now. The organiza- tion was modest, yet complete, as the florist and his family constituted the faculty, with extra help if neded. The duty of _ each was to understand the general routine of work from the office to the stoke-hole, the system requiring every one to work for the one aim, that every available' corner be filled with attractive stock and in bloom for the spring season. The florist of the early and even the present day, has always found the wife an important factor in the or- ganization, her judgment and ever un- tiring interest is indispensable, she has been the helpmeet and always will be as long as her interest in horticulture continues; woman's in- fluence contributes almost altogether to the remarkable demand of the pres- ent day. Due credit is not given her for what she has accomplished; she is to-day pre-eminent back of the counter in florist shop, and deeply in- terested in the work of the greenhouse establishment. Woman was the first to give us a treatise in horticulture in this country; this honor fell upon Mrs. Logan, a florist of Charleston, S. C. This she did at the age of seventy years, in the year 1772. In referring to the horticultural es- tablishments of the early days, I would not pretend to say that they were not active and lucrative for the growers. Many of the veteran florists were known to you, some of them living to-day who enjoyed their years of toil with good prices for their product. Tbere are establishments existing to-day with modern methods, which pursued the routine above men- tioned, but keeping pace with the changes demanded by the advance in commercial horticulture, they have branched out as specialists and are classed and known as such in the trade. It has been noticeable that certain stocks were best suited to certain lo- calities, and to these the growers con- centrated their efforts to the greatest improvements of such stock. This method has met with general success, inducing constant extension and en- largement of facilities, demanding modern construction, heating, ventilat- ing, simple and economical methods of handling and shipijing. This condi- tion seems to have asserted itself within the last twenty years, and has advanced the interest and the growth of the business in general, in that the growers depend on each other for special stocks, hence the florist of the present time is retail in general stock, and wholesale in special stock. Their dealings have become recip- rocal, the trade papers have entered upon the field, and all seem to be doing a thriving business, and through this medium the enterprising florists know more of each other and the skill of those in special lines. From my own limited observations, I can say but little of other large and aggressive horticultural establishments except the one with which I have been con- nected for the past quarter century, an establishment which is keeping pace wiih the increasing demand, largely through their own catalog and the influence of horticultural maga- zines and rural home publications v/hich are creating an intense taste among the plant and flower-loving people of our country. And what is true of the department offering the subjects for this paper, is true of other aggressive establishments of this country — that organization must be commenstu-ate with modern equip- ment; so with your suffrage I beg to point with pardonable pride to the plant department of Henry A. Dreer, Inc., at Riverton, N. J., under the able management of J. D. Eisele, the vice-president of the company. 1 therefore make bold to ask, with the advance and increase in each branch of this department, may we not modestly assume it to be among the modern establishments in equipment and organization? The trend in recent years has been very decided in the attention given to perennials and many works have been published, treating entirely on the old- fashioned or hardy garden. The ama- teurs seem to enter into this line with new zeal year after year, so that this department has grown to the enormous extent of 2000 varieties, requiring forty acres to perpetuate the stock. The in- terest in aquatics is a development of the past twelve years, and has ex- tended from this country to Europe. Fully six acres are now devoted to this branch and many of the best in- troductions of recent years are of American origin. Twenty years ago it was considered a bold plunge to devote one house, 12x100, to ferns. Since 1898 over one acre is given to these, and fully a quarter million are in readiness for immediate market, and one and a half million are handled every season. Palms are the leading decorative plant. From the owner of the con- servatory to the occupant of a flat embellished by a fire escape, the palm has a place, and is essential in the col- lection of plants for home adornment. These alone occupy four acres of glass. Seeds of the important varieties are imported from their native haunts, the niost prominent being the kentia. These are sown in batches of from 75 to 100 bushels at one time. Other varieties are used in proportion. The palm industry with that of the fern, is practically a development of the past twenty years. The dahlia which was somewhat obsolete for a number of years, has been resurrected, and many new varie- ties and new types have been intro- duced. Ten years ago less than 6,000 constituted the stock, 75,000 in 1904, and now the enormous number of 300,000 is necessary to meet the de- mand, requiring 50 acres for maintain- ing the stock. The demand for the ever popular azalea is still on the in- crease, ranging from 150 plants im- ported in 1S70 to the present require- ment of 60.000. Roses for outdoor planting are among the very important of spring stock, and have made the most marked increase of from 6,000 eight years ago, to 200,000 the present requirement. Enumerating the above is only to show the advancement made in com- mercial horticivlture along the line of specialties, much other of the varied stock is grown in proportion to the demand. To harbor and maintain an equipment of such magnitude, exten- sive glass and open area is necessary, besides many accessories with which to carry it thi-ough from season to sea- son, viz.: a glass area of from seven to eight acres of modern construction in greater part. Boiler capacity of 850 H. P., which consume 3,000 tons of coal per annum. Water capacity for all used, 300,000 gallons per day. A fumigating house of special con- struction as required by the State laws, tor hydro cyanic-acid gas, for safeguarding against even an incipi- ent presence of scale. A complete machine shop, operated by steam power, for repairing and constructing, and supplied with saw-table for cut- ting lumber to required sizes lor cases and crates for shipments, also a carpenter shop in constant operation. A cold storage area for storing stock for winter and early spring shipment to southern jioints. Experimental grounds for the thorough testing of new varieties of plants of foreign and home production. A supply depart- ment which is under control of one v/ho knows the value of preventing waste. All supplies, from office sta- tionery, tools for machine shop, and every utensil needed in, under glass and open ground, to the most minute item, are guarded with vigilant ex- actness, replenished before exhausted, and distributed only as needed and upon orders, the working force of this establishment being 150 jnen, among whom are twenty order clerks, and May 11, 1907 HO KTI CULTURE 629 Dreer's Hardy Perennial Phlox We are the largest growers of Perennial Phlox in the world. Our collection is unequalled, and we are prepared to furnish the new and rare kinds as well as all the popular and siandard varieties in large quantities. The plants we offer are nearly all strong one-year-old field-grown plants or equally strong divisions, and will make a fine displ*iy of fl >wers this season. This stock is much superior to and must not be confounded with young Winter propagated stock such as is generally sent out in the Spring of the year. New and Rare Hardy Phlox and Varieties of Special Merit Per doz. 100 1000 $1.50 $10-00 $!)0 00 I r.o 8.C0 GOO 10 00 70.00 50.00 00.00 Albion (Tall). A variety which originated With us several years since and which is now offered for the first time. Strong grower, pure white with faint aniline led eye Chateaubriand (Medium). Pure white, with crimson carmine eye Coquellcot (Dwarf). A fioe pure scarlet.. Etna (Medium). Crimson red, suffused with tiery red Edmond Rostand (Medium). Reddish vioet, with large white star-shaped cen- ter F. Q. von Lassburg (Tall). The finest white in cultivation, pure in color, a strong, vigorous grower H. O. Wijers (Tall). A fine large pure while, with crimson carmine eye Independence (Tall). An excellent large lowering early white Lamartine (Tall). Very bright magenta, with large white center Le Mahdi (Tall) . Deep reddish violet, d;ijker eye Mrs. Jenkins (Tall). An early flowering, pure white, farming an immense panicle, one of the best Stella's Choice (Tall). A mauve branch- ing late white vaiiety Selma (Tall). Pale rose mauve with distinct claret red eye Choice Standard Phloxes Aquillon (Tall). Bright Tynan rose. Andreas Hoffer (Medium). An early and continuous flowering pure white. Bouquet Fleuri (Dwarf) Pure white, with crimson-carmine eye. Bridesmaid (Tall) White, with large crimson carmine centre. Bacchante (Tall) Tyri^n rose. Colibrj (Tall). White, with crimson-carmine centre, late. Champs Elysee (Medium). Bright rosy magenta, an effective shade. Crystal Palace (Tall). Lilac with white markings. Cross of Honor. (Medium). White, with a band of reddish violet through the centre of each petal. Cyclon (Dwart). White, suffused with lilac. Eclaireur (T;ill). Brilliant rosy magenta, with light halo. Eufcene Danzenviller (Tail). Lilac, shading white toward the edges. Esclarmonde (Tall). Lilac, washed with white. Edmond Audrand (Medium). Deep'mauve. Fan tome (Tal ). Bluish lilac, washed with white. Oraf von Ungerer (Tall). White, suffused with rosy-lilac. Inspector Peiker (Tall) Purolish mauve, washed with white Jeanne d'Arc (Tall). A late flowering pure white. La Vogue (Medium). Pure mauve, with aniline red eye. La So|iel (Medium) Rosy magenta, with light halo. Mollier (Tall) Bright rosy magenta, with light halo. Mozart ( Tall). White, suffused with salmon. Miramar (Dwarf). Reddish violet with white markings. 00 I.'-. 00 125.00 25 8,00 70 00 85 COO 50.00 •a 8.00 70.00 25 8.00 70 00 .50 10.00 90 00 .85 6.00 .50.00 .50 10.00 9000 Mme. Marie Kuppenheim (Dwarf). A fine late pure white. Offenbach (Dwarf). Lilac purple, lighter shadings. Obergartner Wittijr (Medium). Bright magenta, the best of its color. Pecheur d'Islande (Tall), Crimson-red, suffused with cochineal red. P. Bonnetaine (Medium). Deep rosy magenta. Professor Schlieman (Tall). Pure mauve with crimson-carmine eye. Roxelane (Tall). Reddish violet with aniUne red eye. Sunshine ( Dwarff. Aniline red with lighter halo. Simplon (Tai'). White with aniline red eye. SemJramiS (Tall). Rosy magenta with lighter centre. Schlossgartner Relchenau (Dwarf). Solferino, red. Thebaide ( Dwarf). Carmine lake with brighter shadings. Talma (Dwarf) Rosy masienta, small white eye. Wm. Muhle (Tall). Carmine-purple with crimson eye. Price— Choice Standard Varieties. Strong Plants, 75c. per doz; $5.00 per 100: $40.00 per 1000. Phlox Subulata Moss Pinks or Mountain Pinks Alba. White. Altropurpurea. Purplish ro^e. Lilacina. Light hiac. Nelsoni. Pure white. Rosea. Bri2:ht rose. The Bridesmaid. Purplish tinted while with deeper eve AH the above in strong clumps, 75c. per doz.; $5.00 per 100: $40.0(» per 1000 Phlox — Various Types Per doz. Per 100 Amoena. , Clumps ■ $075 $6.00 Oi varacata Canadensis. 3-in. pots .75 6.00 For complete list of hardy Perennial Plants, see our current Quarterly Wholesale List just issued HENRY A. DREER, 714 Chestnut Street, PHILADELPHIA The above prices are only for Florists, or those engaged in the trade SEASONABLE STOCK In A No. I Condition From 2 in. Pots loo looo Hardy Chrysanthemums, Largc-flow- ering or Aster $3.00 Hardy Chrysanthemums, Small-flow- ering or Biitton 2.00 Geraniums, Standards and Novelties. Alternantheras, 6 varieties, strong 1.00 Lemon Verbenas, (Aloysia citnodora) 2 00 Verbenas, white, scarlet, purple and striped 2-00 Petunias, Dreer's Sinsle 2.00 " Double, fringed 300 Salvias 200 And other Bedding Stock. Send for List. Cash with Order, Please. R. VINCENT Jr. & SON Growers of Plants for the Trade. WHITE MARSH, MD, $25.00 iS.oo 18.00 17.50 17.50 25.00 17.50 Bedding Plants I have the followiDg stock to ofter iu any size and in any quantity: SPLENDENS BONFIRE ST. LOUIS COLEUS in eight varieties AQERATUM, dwarf blue QERnAN IVY HELIOTROPE, Little Giant RAHBLER ROSES in 6. 7 and 8 in. pots JOHN SCOTT Rutland Road and East 45th St. Telephone 2890 I'.edlord. BROOKLYN, N. Y, Geraniums Geraniums The following varieties, in 4in. pots, in bud and bloom, in fine condition. S. A. Nutt, Beaute Poitevine, LaFayette, John Doyle, Bruanti, Marq. Castellane, Trego, Buchner, Richard Brett, Ricard, F. Perkins, Jean Viaude, Double Grant, Marq. de Montmort and several others. Selection of sorts to remain with us. Cash to accompany all orders. J. E. FELTHOUSEN 1S4 Van Vranken Av., SCHENECTADY, N. V, 630 HORTICULTURE May 11, 1907 NEPHROLEPIS Piersoni E^leg^antissima TJ:\e Tarryto'wri Fern A good stock in all sizes on hand at all times. A splendid seller and money-maker. Large specimen plants, ready for immediate sale : 6-inch at 75c and $1.00 each; 8-inch at $1.50 and $2.00 each; lO-inch at $3.00 each; 12-inch at $5.00 each; 14-inch at $7.50 each; J 6-inch at $10.00 each. Also fine young stock for growing on, 2>4-inch at $8.00 per hundred. F. R. PIERSON CO., Tarrytown-on-Hudson, N. Y. thirty-flve packers. A horticultural establishment thus equipped requires systematic organiaiation to cope with the ever increasing demand of the eager plaat-loving public, and, as the pressure and bulk of the business is confined to the short period of spring operations, the strain is severe upon those on whom the responsibility falls. The force must be divided and assigned to the various branches, the heads of each force to assume the responsi- bility for the accomplishment of such work to which he is delegated. The staff must be headed by a manager, vigilant and capable, assisted by an office force of skilled horticulturists who take up the details and carry them to completion, answering all in- quiries of the departments to which they belong. He must be able to an- swer inq;uries on all subjects in horti- culture, and give information leading to same; advise the inexperienced re- garding plants. He must be a fund of information, one on whom the en- tliusiastic amateur can and does diaw freely. He must be in constant touch with his trustworthy and capable heads of each department, who with him formulate plans for the seasons ahead, anticipating the demands which catalog and other advertising mediums might inspire. The propagator, a dependable per- sonage, must be capable, one with good judgment in regulating the stock quantities by general conditions and species. Only by close application and years of practice and study, does he become familiar with the wide range of plant conditions and the care of same, observing through all his work that careful labeling is imperative. He is to propagate in such quantitia| as the manager may direct. The packing department is an im- portant one. While the order clerks may do their work carefully and to all appearances completely, yet the pack- er must again check up before he finally packs for shipping. He must use judgment as to the duration of transit and pack accordingly, to guard against weather conditions at destina- tion and in transit, to pack consist- ently light to save heavy transporta- tion charges. After he is through he passes the case or cases over to the shipping department, after making a record, marking date and time of his release of said packages. The shipping department must be under the supervision of one who knows how, when, and where to ship, 1st by the most expeditious and cheapest route; 2d, at a time when safe against severe weather; 3d, to a point most accessible to the consignee. He is to be provided with the latest shipping guides, and be in close touoii with carrying companies so as to keep himself informed of the most expedi- tious routes. Thus it requires one of keen scrutiny regarding shipping rules and conditions, so that the perishable stock he delivers is prompt- ly and safely transported to destina- tion, carefully marked and certificate of inspection of State Entomologist attached. The modern horticultural establishment should have a corps of travelers, who have a knowledge of the stock besides their catalog in- formation, they must anticipate the wants of their patrons, knowing the special line of each one. They should be practical plantsmen, and in all their transactions advance the integ- rity of their house. The catalog of the modern horti- cultural establishment is now an in- dispensable medium, finding its way into the remote corners of the globe. It is the feature on which the mail trade depends as well as that of the customers who are within reach. This medium must be new every year and full of information in order to appeal to the prospective buyer. Since the half toning process from photography gives such real reproductions, the plant catalog, like the magazine, be- comes a household pleasure and must be in the hands of the patrons early enough to be consulted before the close of winter when open air work is being eagerly anticipated. The work of compiling this volume must be in the hands of one who has practical experience in all departments, as in- formation given through a reliable catalog is taken as authentic. It has become as much of an educator as the horticultural magazines, and must therefore be resplendent with new matter and illustrations. As photo- graphy enters largely in its compila- tion, a fully equipped department must be provided to observe every oppor- tunity through the seasons for the re- production of new features. The one having all catalog matter in charge should also provide the advertising matter fresh and varied for the trade papers and other mediums. I have touched only superficially on the subject of equipment and organiza- tion, and have only cited that of the plant producing industry. A large, if not the greater part of those engaged in commercial horticulture are inter- ested in the cut flower growing. Near the busy marts of this country and of Europe are to be found extensive glass structures which find, ready mar- ket for their immense product. These, too, are almost entirely given up to specialties, such as are best suited to soil, climate and conditions of their locality, and to these all forces are concentrated. I have visited some of these establishments in the East, and note from the excellent system adopted and the success achieved, that it is en- tirely through ])roper organization and up-to-date equipment. The structures are modern in every detail. The force is divided into sections and to each of these is allotted the care of a block: the cutting, packing and shipping is in care of experts who through long experience have learned to confine their efforts to types and varieties susceptible to the greatest improve^ ment under intense cultivation. It is true, also, that the quality of the produce from improved varieties has greatly increased the demand and en- gendered a wider taste. Proper organization is essential to the economical and successful opera- tion of a modern horticultural estab- lishment, more especially that it does not and should not increase the detail of labor of the management, but he divided among the various heads of departments in whom confidence should be reposed. Crops and trees in Barry CJounty, Mo., were seriously damaged by a heavy hail storm on May £. , May 11, 1907 HORTICULTURE 63t NEWS NOTES. Clarence Smart, 6321 Cottage Grove avenue, is a late accession to Chicago's retail florists. Ratcliffe & Tanner, Inc., will open a retail florist establishment on West Broad street, Richmond, Va., about July first. The land occupied for forty-one years by John Myers, florist, Broadway and 89th street, New York, has been taken by the Astor estate for building purposes. Burgevin Bros., Kingston, N. Y., are sending out a colored postal card, showing a view of the handsome new Burgevin Building in which their city store is located. The application of Reed & Keller o£ New York for a patent on a device for holding cycas leaves, in floral work, has been allowed under date of April 29. It is a very practical little thing which the retail florist will And very useful. Pranklinville needs a florist, and a greenhouse here would be well sup- ported. Several agents do a thriving business in selling cut flowers, and merchants have a large sale of plants. Olean, Buffalo and East Aurora supply this village at present. — Buffalo, N. Y., Times. The annual meeting of the stock- holders of the New York Flower Ex- change was held on May 4, at the market, 26th street and 6th avenue. George Golsner, George Matthews, A. S. Burns, Phil Einsmann and John Schneider were elected directors of the corporation for three years. The dis- tribution of a surplus of $9000 which has been accumulating was a topic of discussion and its disposition was left to the directors, the general sentiment being that it should be divided among the shareholders. At the subsequent directors' meeting officers were elected as follows: president, John Schneider; vice-president, George Matthews; treasurer, Charles Beckman; secre- tary, Victor Dorval, Jr. Arrangements 'are being made at St. Catherine's, Ont., for a fruit, flower and vegetable show on a large scale in September. The Government will be asked to make a large grant. Alwavs call for the They are the best florists' Letters and Emblems made. For sale by all first class Supply Houses. Made by KORAL MFG. CO., 26 Hawley St., Boston BOSTON FLORIST LEHER CO.I FlOfistS Out of Town Mimtfacturersof FLORISTS' LETTERS This wooden box nicely stained and ▼arnished, 18x30xl1J, made in two eec- tions^ one for each size letter, given awaj with first order of 500 letters Block Letters, iH or 2 inch size per 100, $2. Script Letters, 3. Fastener with each letter or word. Used by leading florists everywhere and for sale by all wholesale florists and supply dealers N. f . McCarthy, Manager 66 Pearl Street, BOSTON, MASS. JOHN BREITMEYER'S ^=SONS=^ Cor. iWIami and Qratlot Aves. DETROIT, MICH. Artistic Designs . . . Higli Grade Gut Blooms We cover all Michigan pcinti and good •ections of Ohio, Indiana and Canada P J. HAUSWIRTH Temporarily Located at- 13 Congress Street CHICAGO AUDITORIUM ANNEX Tel. Harrison 58S J. A. VALENTINE Pres. DENVER, COLORADO 644 Fourth Ave., LOUISVILLE, KY. JACOB SCHULZ, p„« pinyiiiro of BEST QUALITY in season QUI riUWCIo deliveted promptly to anv address. Write, Telegraph or Telephone. Cumberland and Home Phones 223 and 984. Taking orders for delivery In New York City or Vicinity can have them filled in best mannor and specially delivered by .... • Thomas Young, Jr. 41 W. 28th Street, New York SAMU£.L MURRAY Florist Coates House Conservatory 10 ir BROADWAY, KANSAS CHY, MO Both 'Phop«» 2670 Main FRED C. WEBEK FLORIST OUVK STREET ^i« LUUlj, iUUt EstabUsbed 1873 Lonr Distance Fbone BeU Limdell «7i WILLIAM L.ROCK Flower Co. KANSAS CITY. - MO. will carefully execute orders for Kansas City and any town in Missouri or Kansas. The Park Floral Co. b y r e> s Flowers or Design Work DELIVERED IN ALBANY AND VICINITY OW TELEGRAPHIC ORDER. n NORTH PEARL ST., ALBANY. N.Y. ATLAHTA. ATLANTA FLORAL CO. " is;;,'."' ATLANTA GEORGIA. ALEX. MeCONNELL 571 Fifth Ave.. New York City Telegraphic orders forwarded to snr part of the United States, Canada, and an principal cities of Barope. Orders transferred or entrosted by the trade to our selection for dellrery on steaa- shlps or elsewhere recelrs special attention. Telephone Calls, 340 and 341 38th St. Cable Address, ALEXCORHELL DAVID CLARKE'S SONS Deliver orders from any part of the country to New York City or Out^going Steamers Write or telegraph 2139-2141 Broadway, New York Telephone 1552-1553 Columbus YOUNG & NUGENT 42 West 28 St., NEW YORK "FLOWERS Br TELEGRAPH" William J. Smyth FLORIST Cor. Michigan Ave. and 3lst St.. CHICACa We ship to all points in Illinois and Iowa. Phones : Douglas 744. Douglas 523, Douglas 740 « WASHINGTON, D. C. OUDE BROSCO TLORISTS QUDE^S Geo. H. Cooke FLORIST * Connecticut Avenue and L Street WASHINOTON. D. C. Send orders for flowers for delivery in BOSTON and all NEW ENGLAND POINTS to THOS. F. CALVIN 124 Tremont St.. Boston Theodore Miller FLORIST Long Distance Pheass: Bell, Forest 56; KInlecK Oelnar 4832 Dalmar Boul. ST. LOUIS, MO. ^32 HORTICULTURE May 11, 10(17 i»fy»f*i*nt*0v*0y»ivttyyyyytiyym/»0y»yt0vytMwyyyt/yy Gattleya Mossiae VERY CHOICE FLOWERS $50.00 per 100 LEO NIESSEN GO. WHOLESALE FLORISTS 1209 Arch St., PHILA. store open from 7 A. M. to 8 P. M, Snap Dragon NEW AND KARE COLORS EXTRA FINE SPIKES $1.50 and $2.00 per Doz. S. S. PENNOCK-MEEHAN GO. THE »."o%VsVs*i; PHILADELPHIA 1608-1618 ;HJDLOW ST. Store closes at 8 p.m. 9 EVERYTHING SEASONABLE IN ? CUT FLOWERS • EOWARD REID 1526 Ranstcad Steet, «->.• Wholasal* Florist PHILADELPHIA Ston ClOM. 8 P. M. ^ I y \ f CUT FLOWER BOXES EDWARDS FOLDING BOX CO MANUFACTURERS PHILADELPHIA. PA. A \ / k GEO. A. SUTHERLAND CO. CUT FLOWERS Florists' Supplies and Letters 34 HAWLEY STREET - BOSTON YELLOW DAISIES and NOVELTIES W. E. McRISSICK Wholesale Florist 1331 Filbert St., PHILADELPMIA Cut Flowers ... and ... Florists' , Growers and Nurserymens' Supplies A. L RANDALL ZV^'^'^m"'" * Catalog mailed upon request daiiFgonsignments From 40 to 60 Growers W« can care for your cutfJower wants to advantage. E. F. WINTERSON CO. «-47-49 WAIASH AVE., - CHICAGO ROBERT J. DYSART, Public Jtccountant and Jtuditor Simple methods of correct accounting , especially adapted for florists' use. Books Balanced and Adjusted Merchants Bank Building 28 STATE ST., - BOSTON Teleplione, Main 58 . CHAS. W. McKELUR 51 WABASH AVE., CHICAGO Western Headquarters for Choice Orchids Valley Violets and all Cut Flowers PETER REINBERG WHOLESALE CUT FLOWERS 51 Wabash Av., Chicago, 111. In writing adTertlsers mention Borticnltim and all other ROSES AIYIERICAN BEAUTY LILY OF THE VALLEY, CARNATIONS WELCH BROS., 226 Devonshire St., Boston, Mass. WHOLESALE FLOWER MARKETS TRADE PRICES— Per 100 — TO DEALERS ONLY CHICAGO May 6 ROS£S Am. Beauty, Fan. &Sp " Extra No. 1 ■' Lower grades Bride, 'Maid, Golden Gate, F.&S.. ** " '* '* Extra.. " " " No. I &lw.gr. Liberty, Richmond, Fan. & Sp. . . . '* " Lower grades. Chatenay , Morgan, Fan . & Sp " " Lower grades Killarney, Wellesley, Fan. &Sp... " " Lower grades CARNATiONS Fancy and Novelties Ordinary MiSCELLANEOUS Sweet Peas Cattleyas Tulips, Daffodils Lilies • Callas... Lily of the Valley Gardenias Mignonette . • Lilacs (loo bunches) Peonies Adiantum Smitax Asparagus Plumosus, strings. " " & Spren. (loo bchs.) 40.00 25.00 15.00 6.00 6.00 4.00 3 00 6.00 3.00 6.00 3.00 6.00 3.00 3.00 a 00 30.00 20,00 1 3. 00 8.00 6.00 4 00 8.00 5.00 S.oo 5.00 4.00 3.00 •50 50 00 12.00 10.00 3.0a 35.00 4.00 50.00 6.00 •75 20.00 35.00 35.00 to 75.00 to to 15 00 to 13 00 to 4 00 to 40.00 to 8.00 to 100.00 to 8.00 25.00 50.00 50.00 TWIN CITIES May 6 PHILA. May 6 BOSTOff May 9 35.00 to 20.00 to 18.0a to 6 00 to 8.C 4.00 6.00 4.00 6 00 4.00 6.00 6.00 8.00 6.00 8.00 6.00 8.00 6.00 3.00 2.00 12.50 12.50 3.00 15.00 1^.00 4. CO 1. 00 20 00 40.00 20.00 13. 00 8.00 300 8.00 4.00 2.00 8.00 3.00 8.00 3.00 6.00 25.00 15.00 10.00 5.00 10.00 6.00 3.00 12.00 5.00 10.00 5.00 8.00 3.00 to 4.00 9. JO to 1.50 to .50 to 50.00 to 2.00 to 8.00 to 8.00 to 2. 00 to 12 00 to a. 00 to 3«;.co to 1. 00 15.00 35.00 35.00 4.00 2.00 1.50 60.00 3.00 10.00 10.00 4.00 15.00 3 CO 75.00 1.50 50.00 50 00 15.00 to 8.00 to 3.00 to 6.00 to 3.00 to .50 to 8.00 to .50 to 4.00 •50 6.00 .50 to to s.oo to 1 ,00 to .50 35-00 • 50 6.00 6.00 .50 10.00 1.00 35.00 1.00 13.00 to to to 35.00 to 25.00 20.00 10.00 6.00 8.00 4.0a 3.00 13. 00 6.00 6.00 3.00 8.00 3.0Q 1.50 I 00 50.00 1. 00 8.00 8.00 2. 00 25.00 2,00 50.00 1.50 16.00 50.00 50.00 POEHLMANN BROS. CO. Grow and Ship the Finest AMERICAN BEAUTIES in the World. 35-37 Randolph St., - CHICAGO, ILL. The Florists' Supply House | of America Can fill linrry oraers Teleplione or Telegraph H.BAYERSDORFER&CO. 1 1 29 Arch St:, Philadelphia TO BUYERS Patronize our advertisers, they will treat you ria;ht May 11, 1907 HORTICULTURE 633 Memorial Day in Two WeeKs We are all ready with the biggest and most desirable stock ever offered in this country. Immortelle and Gycas Wreaths, Metal and Porcelalne Designs, Inscriptions, Letters, Emblems, Bouquet Holders, Doves, Cape Flowers, Sheaves, Fibre Ribbon, Waterproof Crepe Paper, Vases, Tone Ware, Tin Foil, Wire Frames, Etc. All the above and many others. Just what you virant. Order early and let people see you have them. Catalogue for the asking H. Bayersdorfer & Co., 1129 Arch St., Philadelphia, Pa. TKe Florists' Supply House of A.inericei MMMWMAMI«m«MAMMMM«MMAM«AW«AAM«M«MMnMAAIMAMWWMMMAAVW«M^^ ROSES VIOLETS GARDENIAS A.N^r> CARNATIONS VALLEY A-r^iiv^ OTHEjie choice; I^I_o^?v•EM«s irr our WHOLESALE COMMISSION FLORISTS' DEPARTMENT in addition to our regular wholesale EVERGREENS and FLORISTS' SUPPLIES CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED HENRY M. ROBINSON & GO. 8, II and 15 Province St. ) and 9 Chapman Place, Boston, Mass. See our Greens Advertisement on paee 635. L. D. Telephono, Main 2Bia CUT FLOWER MARKET REPORTS Business this weelv shows BOSTON no improvement over that of last weelv. There has been a steady increase in receipts at the wholesale markets with a decrease in prices all down the list, and it takes a big amount of material to amount to any respectable sized bill. Prices are exceptionally low for this season of the year. Roses remain stationary except in quality; they are weakening in size. Carnations are very much in overstock, and the market is decidedly weak on all grades and colors, especial- ly white. Lily of the valley finds a very feeble sale. Daffodils from out- doors are now in full tilt. Sweet peas sell readily. Violets will close out this week and go into seclusion until next fall, by which time we shall all have learned many things of which we are now in ignorance, blissful or other- wise. A good volume of busi- BUFFALO ness was had during the past week. Trade was good on various lines and stock not too plentiful. Roses of ordinary quality accumulated fast, but cleaned out fairly well at the end of the week. Carnations are good in quality and prices holding steady. The cool weath- er has held the violet on for a few days longer and the quality is not bad. Peas have been coming in more plentiful and selling readily. A good demand has been had in daisies, swain- sona, etc.; smilax and other greens more plentiful; outdoor stock is not yet plentiful. Cut-flowers are in COLUMBUS short supply, and con- sequently bring espe- ially good rates for this season of the year at both wholesale and retail. Roses and carnations make the mar- ket. There are still some violets, also sweet peas, and lily of the valley; bulb stock is gone, and it will be some time from present appearances before any outdoor stock will be ready. Trade continues steady, and at good prices; this can also be said of the seedsmen and nurserymen, for while the weather forbids anything like a rush, still so many months of steady business means a fine total when the season finally does end. Business has been heavi- DETROIT er than the supply. While the dark, cold, weather of the last couple of weeks is reducing stock to some extent supply averages very well. The only surplus is daitodils. Cool weather still INDIANAPOLIS continues and trade has been comparatively good, particularly counter trade and funeral work. There is quite a shortage of carnations with poor prospects for a large supply for some time yet. Roses of all kinds are fairly plentiful with quality excellent. Sweet peas are quite abundant now and find good sale. Snapdragon, marguerites, pansies, ten week stocks are sold on sight. A general scarcity in variety of spring flowers seems to prevail. Planting season is still de- layed on account of cool weather. The outlook for flowers tor Memorial Day is gloomy. Green goods of all kinds are in demand and good ferns are scarce. Smilax is very short in supply and high in price. A very dull market on NEW YORK all lines is the story of the past week in and about the wholesale district as well as throughout the retail establish- ments. Quality is high on all items; roses have never been finer and this applies to every variety offered. One thing on the list that seems to be in short supply is white carnations; these bring extra prices and are snapped up quickly. Yellow daffodils, lilies, lily of the valley and gardenias are on the over-abundant list. Gardenias are saen in almost as many grades as American Beauty roses and at variant prices, with stems from two or three feet down to two or three inches. Among the usually less common things which are at present in abundance may be mentioned Queen Alexandra daisies, yellow, purple, and white centaurlas and antirrhinums; the latter has been seen in glorious colors and unprece- dented luxuriance of growth. There are stili a good many violets around. Market very fair PHILADELPHIA for the season. Outdoor lilac, peach, dogwood and Japanese cherry sprays have made their appearance and are a welcome addition to regular subjects. Snapdragon is offered in various colors, but a soft self pink one seems to have the call. The snap- dragon crop is bringing excellent price considering cost of production. Amer- ican Beauty roses are plentiful and good, with fair demand. Liberty and Richmond are in excellent shape but are draggy. Bride, Bridesmaid, Kai- serin and Killarney are still good and ContiiiueJ on page 641 «34 HORTICULTURE May 11, 1907 JOHN YOUNG WHOLESALE FLORIST Finest American Beauties and Carnations 51 West 28 St. - NEW YORK FORD BROTHERS 49 West 28tli Street, NEW YORK FINE n FimcY wmm A Full Line of All CUT FLOWERS Telepbone. 3870 or 3871 Madison Sanare Charles Millang 50 West 29th St., New York City Cut Flowers on Commission ! A Reliable Place to Consign to or order from Telephone; 3860-3871 Madison Square A.LYOUNG&CO. WHOLESALE FLORISTS 54 West 28th St., NEW YORK Telephone 3559 MadUon Square Consignments of choice cut flowers solicked. Prompt payments. JOHN 1. RAYNOR Wholesale Commission Florist ^^'aVqes/qIoXers" A full line of Choice Cut Flower stock for all purposes. Comprises every variety grown for New York market, at current prlce5 TEL. 1998 MADISON SQUARE 49 W. 28 St., New York City Walter F. Sheridan Whotettale Commission Dealer in CHOICE GUT FLOWERS 39 West 28th Street, New York Telephone: 3532-3533 Hadison Square HEADQUARTERS FOR NOVELTIES ORCHIDS A SPECIALTY THK HiCHCST CRADE OP VALLEY ALWAYS ON HAND GARDENIAS, DAISIES, ROSES AND CARNATIONS JAMES McMANUS, Xn^A2 W. 28th St.. New York cut Give us a trial. H. :^ o I^ le O AdC E> KT o^ Successor to Wm. Chormley Wholesale Commission Florist CHOICE CUT FLOWERS 57 West 28th St. New York. Special Attention to Shipping Orders Telephones: taoo, saoi, Madison Square Write for Current Prices WHOLESALE COMMISSION FLORIST Open 6 a. m. Daily J. K. ALLEN Long Established and Well Recommended 106 W. 28 St.. NEW YORK TELEPHONE 107 MADISON SQ. NEW YORK QUOTATIONS PER 100-TO DEALERS ONLY Ro«ec Am. Beauty , fan and sp '* extra No. I " Lower grades Btlda , 'Maid, Golden Gate, fan & sp " " " " Extra. . . *' " " No. I & Iw. gr. Liberty, Richmond, fancy & special '* " lower grades . . Chatenay, Morgan, fancy and spec. " " lower grades . . Killamey, Wellesley.fan. and spec. " " lower grades. Carnations, Fancy and Novelties.. Last Half of W««k emUnc May 4 1S07 la.oo to flo.oo 8.00 to 12.00 5.00 to 8.00 1.00 5.00 to to 3.00 6.00 3.00 to 5.00 •50 6.00 to to a. 00 10.00 ■ 50 4.00 to to 4.00 6.00 .50 4.00 to to J.OO 6.00 ■50 3.00 to to 3.00 4.00 First Half of Week beginning May 6 13D7 1 2 .00 to 8.00 10 5.00 to I. 00 to 5.00 to 3.00 to .50 to 6.00 to .50 to 4.00 to .50 to 4.00 to .50 to 3.00 to 20. oo 13.00 8.00 3.00 6.00 5.00 2.00 to. 00 4.00 6.00 3.00 6.00 3.00 4.00 Carnations, Ordinary Sweet Peas Cattleyas Tulips. Daffodils Llilea Callas Lily of the Valley Gardenias nifcnonette Lilacs (100 bunches) Peonies Adlantum Smllax Asparagus Plumosus, strings " '* & Spren. (100 bchs.) Last Half of WeeIc ending May 4 1907 x.oo to .20 to 25.00 to .50 to 4.00 to 4.00 to t.oo to 5-00 to I. 00 to 10.00 to to .50 to 12.00 to 30.00 to 15.00 10 8.00 .6s 40.00 I. CO 6.00 6.00 3.00 30.00 3.00 35.00 • 75 16.00 35-00 25.00 First Half Of W«k beglnnlflg May 6 1907 t.oo to .20 to 35.00 to .50 to 4.00 to 4.00 to I. CO to 5.00 to I. 00 to 10.00 to to . .50 to 12.00 to 30.00 to 15.00 to 9.00 .65 40,00 1. 00 6.00 6.00 3.00 20.00 25.00 .75 16x10 S5-00 25.00 ORCHIDS AT ALL SEASONS WM. STUART ALLEN 00. Gommission Merchants in Cut Flowers 53 WEST 28TH STREET, NEW YORK Telepbone 356 Madison Square Edward C. Horan Wholesale Florist 55 WEST 28th ST. New York . 2^ Msdlssa Sf. TRAENDLY A SCHENCK WHOLESALE FLORISTS Fumiah best stock at fair prices all the year round Send for qnatations on fall orden Tel. 798.739 Madison Sq. 44 WCSt 28th Stfeet, NCff YOfk CIt) Alexander J. Guttman THE WHOLESALE FLORIST OF NEW YORK 43 WEST 28tH STREET PHONES. 1G64 — 1665 MADISON SQUARE ENOUGH SAID In writing to Advertisers kindly mention Horticulture May 11, 1307 horticulture: 635 EXTRA FINE FANCY and DAGGER FERNS $2.50 per looo DISCOUNT ON LARGER ORDERS GREEN and BRONZE GALAX, $] .25 per 1000. LEUCOTHOE SPRAYS. $1 .00 per 100. $7.50 per 1000 $?.50 Case of 10,000 Let us have your sUndlng order for Fern. BOXWOOn 20c lb., SO lbs. $8.50 3iTB*^Ro/£^eDj^(^T:it!c*H' MicMgaD Cut FlowGr ExchangG incorporated Send for Our Weekly Price List on Cut Flowers ^iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiMiiiriiiimiiiiiiririiiiiiiiiimiiiimiss Head,narter, f ^^Q^ and DAGGER f ERNS = Best Flowers ii Ihc Boston Market N. F. MCCARTHY & CO. 84 HAWLEY STREET BOSTON, MASS. SEND FOR PRICES Headquarters in Western New York FOR ROSES, CARNATIONS And all kinds of Seasonable Flowers WM. F. KASTING Wholesale Cominlssien Florist, also Deakr In Florists' Supplies and Wire Designs. 383-87 ELLICOTT ST. BUFFALO, N. Y. Give us a trial. We cao please you. Ttie Reliable Commission House Richmond Roses and Rich FJowers oi all varieties JOS. S. FENRICH now. 28th Street, New York Tel. 334-325 Madison Square In ordering goods please add "I aaw It in HORTICULTURE." BstabllBhed BUT FROM n/i ■-« 1891 ^^'^TRY Mb ALFRED H. LANGJAHR All Choice Cut Flowers in Season 55 West 28th St., New York relephone 3924 Madison Square. REED (Q. KELLER 122 West 2Sth St., New York Florists" Supplies We manufacture all our Metal Designs, Baskets, Wire Work & Novelties and are dealers in Glassware Decorative Greens and florists' Requisites The florists of Portland, Me., met at Mrs. Lizzie Dennett's on April 29 and formed a permanent organization with officers as follows: President, L. C. Goddard; vice-pres., Mrs. Lizzie Den- nett; sec, John J. Boyle; treas., J. W. Minott; committee on by-laws, M. E. McGunigle, Lizzie Dennett, A. W. Dyer, Alex. Skillins; on membership, J. H, Vickery, G. W. Billings. SELECTED STOCK Fancy, $1.75 per looo; Dageere. $1.50 per loOO. Laurel FeBt.Onlne;, best made, 4c, 5c an I 6c per yard; once used, always used. Laarel Wreaths, $3 00 per doz. ; cheaper gradss if wanted. Soatbem Smllax, fancy stock, 50-lb. cases $5.50. Branch Laarel. 35: per bunch. Princess Pine. 7c per lb. Brilliant, Bronze or Green Galax, No. 1 stock, 75c per laOO, or $6 50 per case of 10,000. "* •* % Telegraph office; New Salem, Mass. Long distance telephone connections. CROWL FERN CO., Millington.Mass. | gjiiiiiiniin I iiiiiiiimiiiiiii iiiiiimmiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiS NEW CROP BRONZE AND GREEN GALAX 11.00 per 1000, Case of 10,000, t7.50. Write tor prices on case lots WE HAVE VERY FINE CUT BOX WOOD. DAGGER AND FANCY F£RNS. [$2.00 per 1000. Best Southern SmilaX, $3i50 and $7 per case. Headquarters for all FLORISTS' SUPPUES. Wire De.iin». Cut Wire, Letters, Immortellea, Cycas Leaves, Wheat Sheaves, Ribbons, Corrugated f^oxes, etc, LAUREL FESTOONING, sc and 6c. per yard. HENRY M. ROBINSON & CO., 15 Province St, 9 Chapman PI., Boston, Mass. L.D. Telephone, Main, 9617-2618. WHOLESALE FLOWER MARKETS.- PER 100. TO DEALERS ONLY. CINCINNATI DETROIT BUFFALO PITTS B ulvd May 6 May 6 May 6 May 6 ROSES 2S-00 20.00 to to 30.00 25.00 to to 20.00 C5.00 to to 32.00 20.00 30.00 10,00 to to 25.00 I5.«» ** Extra I5-00 20.00 15.00 8.00 to to ao.oo 10.00 12. 00 6.00 to to 15.00 10.00 S.oo 3.00 to to 15.00 5.00 6.00 to to s.oo 4.00 " Lower grades Bride, "Maid, Golden Gate, F. & S. 6 00 to 8.00 to 7.00 to 8.00 8.00 to 10.00 " " " " Extra 5.00 to 6 00 6.00 to 8.00 6.00 to 7.00 to 6.00 ** *' *' No. i&lw.gr. 3.00 to 4.00 4.00 to 6.00 2.00 to 6.00 3.00 to 4.00 Liberty, Richmond, Fan. & Sp. . - . 6.00 to 8.00 6.00 to 8 00 10.00 to 15.00 8.00 to I2.00 " ' Lower grades. Chatenay, Morgan, Fan. & Sp 3.00 to 4.00 4.00 to 6.00 3.00 to 10.00 4.00 to 6.00 6.00 to 8 00 6.00 to 8.00 10.00 to 15.00 8.00 to 12.00 *' " Lower grades. 3.00 to 4.00 4.00 to 6.00 3.00 to 10.00 4.00 to 6.00 Killamey, Wcllesley, Fan. & Sp... 6.00 to 8.00 6.00 to 8.00 10.00 to 15 00 to 8.00 *' *' Lower grades 4.00 to 5.0* 4.00 to 6.00 3.00 to 10.00 4.00 to 6.00 CARNATIONS Fancy and Novelties 2.00 to 3.00 2.50 to 3.00 2,50 to 3.00 ^.00 to 4.00 Ordinary MISCELLANEOUS 1. 00 to 2. 00 2.00 to 3.00 1.50 to 2.50 i.«;o to 3.00 Sweet Peas •75 to 1. 00 to .40 to 1. 00! .50 to 1.25 50.00 3.00 15.00 350 Tulips, Daffodils 3.00 13. 00 400 to to to Lilies 10.00 to to to to to to 4.00 8 00 8.00 300 to to to 12.00 10.00 4 00 8.00 8.00 3.00 to to to «3.50 Callas Lily of the Valley 3.00 4.00 to 15.00 300 to to Mignonette 1. 00 to 6.00 to 10.00 1. 00 to 3-00 2.00 to 3-00 Lilacs (100 bunches) to to to 25.00 to 50.00 Peonies . to to to 4.00 to 6.00 to 1. 00 1.50 tn 2.00 .50 to t.ao I.OO to 1.25 1 3.00 40.00 to to 15.00 50.00 15.00 50.00 to to 18.00 75.00 15.00 40.00 to to 30.00 50 00 15,00 25.00 to to 30.00 Asparagus Plumosus, strings 50.0* '* " & Spren. (loobchs.) to 35.00 30.00 to 30.00 25.00 to 50. OD 25.00 to 50.00 WINSOR CARNATION BLOOMS Grown by tHe F. R. Pierson Company SOLD EXCLUSIVELY BY NEW YORK CUT FLOWER CO. 55-57 WEST 26 STREET, NEW YORK J. A. MILLANG. Hanagrer Southern Wild Smilax Beaven's Fadeless Moss Natural Sheet Mosses E. A. Beaven, Evergreen, Ala^ Prices Quoted in these Columns are for Dealers Only. When Writing to Advertisers Please IVIention HORTI- CULTURE. J. 6. Murdoch & Co. Wholesale Florists FLORISTS' SUPPLIES 545 Liberty St., PITTSBURG. PA. Long Distance 'Phone 1435 Court. The KERVAN 80. 20 WEST 27th ST., N. Y. WHOLESALE DEALERS Fresh cut Palmetto & Cycas Palm Leaves, Galax, L^«- i cothoe. Ferns and Mosses. All Decorating EvergMaa 636 HORTICULTURE May 11, 1907 Buyer's Directory and Ready Reference Guide Advertisements under this head, one cent a word. Initials count aswords. Regular advertisers in this Issue are also listed under this classification without charge. Reference to List of Ad- vertisers will Indicate the respective pages. Buyers failing to find what they want in this list will confer a favor by writing us and we will try to put them In communication with reliable dealers. ACCOUNTANT R. J. Dysart, 28 State St., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. ADIANTUMS Adlantum Hybrldum, fine young plants, 16 for $1, mailed; $5 per 100. Originator's stock. Certificate of Merit S. A. P., '05. A. Ley & Bro., Langdon, D. C. AGRICULTURAI. IMPLEMENTS Ihos. J. Grey & Co., 32 S. Market St., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. Joseph Brack & Sons, 51 and 52 N. Market St., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. ARAUCABIAS A. Leuthy & Co., Rosllndale, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. ASPARAGUS C. Elsele. nth and Roy Sts., Philadelphia, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. Asparagus plumosus nanus and Sprengeri, 2 1-2-ln., $2.50 100. Carl Hagenburger, West Mentor, Ohio. Asparagus plumosus, 2-ln., $.T00; 3-1 n. $6.00; 4-ln., $12.00 100. Wlttbold Co., 1657 Buckingham PI.. Chicago. Asparagus Plumosa, 2 In~ pots^ Fine plants. $2.50 per 100, $20.00 per 1000. Cash with order or good reference. Erie Floral Co., Erie, Pa., or Wm. F. Kasting. 38.5 ElUcott St.. Buffalo. N. Y. Per ion 1000 3 in. pots Aspar.igus Sprengerii. ,|3.(M) 200O 2 1-4 in. pots Encliantress Carna- tion 2.30 3000 2 1-4 in. pots Boston Ferns 3.01) 200 3 in. pots Lemon Verbena G.OO 200 3 1-2 in. pots Rose Geianiums. . 7.00 2000 3 12 in. pots Geraniums 7. 00 2000 2 1-4 in. pots Glechoma and Ger- man Ivy 2.0. For page see List of Advertisers. Young & Nugent, 42 W. 28th St., N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. W. H. Donohoe, 2 W. 29th St.. New York. Theodore Miller, 4832 Delmar Rd., St. Louis, Mo. For page see List of Advertisers. P. J. Hauswlrth (Temporary address) U Congress St., Chicago. For page see List of Advertisers. William J. Smyth, Michigan Ave and 31st St.. Chicago. For page see List of Advertisers. Wm. H. Rock Flower Co., Kansas City, Mo. For page see List of Advertisers. Theodore Miller, 4833 Delmar Bvd., St. Louis, Mo. For page see List of Advertisers. Park Floral Co., Denver, Colo. For page see List of Advertisers. Thos. F. Galvln, 124 Tremont St., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. Jacob Schulz, 644 4th Ave., Louisville, Ky. For page see List of Advertisers. Atlanta Floral Co., Atlanta, Ga. For page see List of Advertisers. W. FLOWER POTS H. Ernest, 28th and M Sts., GLASS Boston Plate & Window Glass Co., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. GLASS, High Grade. Double Thick Green- house Glass. Lord & Burnham, 1133 Broad- way, N. Y. Washington, D. C. For page see List of Advertisers. A. H. Hews & Co., Cambridge, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. Hllflnger Bros., Ft. Edward, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. FUCHSIAS Baur Floral Co., Erie, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. GALAX H. M. Robinson & Co., 15 Province St., and 9 Chapman PI., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. Michigan Cut Flower Co., 38 & 40 Broad way, Detroit, Mich. For page see List of Advertisers. Galax. Ask for price on ease lots. Scran- ton Florists' Supply Co., Scranton, Pa. GERANIUMS R. Vincent, Jr., & Son, White Marsh, Md. For page see List of Advertisers. J. E. Felth^usenT^chenectady, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Wm. S. Herzog. Morris Plains, N. J. GLADIOLI Arthur Cowee, Meadowvale Farm, Berlin, New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Gladioli. Write for leaflet. B. Bam- mond Tracy, Cedar Acres, Wenham, Mass. GLADIOLI. GrotC's Hybrids, Gold Medal and Sliver Trophy Strain, Crawford Stra^ Farquhar Hybrid seedlings. JOHN H. UMPLEBY, Lake View, N. Y. GLAZING POINT H. A. Dreer, Philadelphia, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. GLAZING POINTS. Lord & Burnham Special Glazing Nails (Points). Lord & Burnham, 1133 Broadway, N. Y. GREENHOUSE BUILDING MATE- RIAL. D. Ili£fe, 49 Washington St. N., Boston. Piping and Construction. Ix)rd & Burnham Co., 1133 Broadway, New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Plerson U-Bar Co., 1 Madison Sq., N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Hltchlngs & Co., 1170 Broadway, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. -'. T. Stearns Lumber Co., Neponset, Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. King Construction Co., N. Tonawanda, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. J. C. Moninger Co., 117 East Blackhawk St., Chicago, 111. For page see List of Advertisers. 8. Jacobs & Sons, 1365-79 Flushing Ave., Brooklyn, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Metropolitan Material Co., 1398-1408 Metro- polltan Ave., Brooklyn, N. Y. Weathered Co., Box 789, New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Foley Mfg. Co., 471 W. 22nd St., Chicago. For page see List of Advertisers. GREENHOUSE CONSTRUCTION GREENHOUSE CONSTRUCTION, Semi- Iron Greenhouses, New Truss Houses and Iron Frame Houses. Lord & Burnham, 1133 Broadway, N. Y. GREENHOUSE HOSE Mineralized Rubber Co., 18 Cliff St., N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. GREENHOUSE BRACKETS Buxton & Allard, Nashua, N. H. Economy Greenhouse Bracket. For page see List of Advertisers. GUTTERS GUTTERS, Cast Iron Gutters, L. & B. Improved V Shaped Gutter with drip gut ter attachment. Lord & Burnham, 1133 Broadway, N. Y. HANGING BASKETS Wm, E. Hielscher, 40 Broadway. Detroit, Mich. For page see List of .Advertisers. HARDY FERNS AND SUPPLIES U. M. Robinson & Co., 15 Province St., and 9 Chapman PI., Boston, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. Crowl Fern Co., Mllllngtou, Mass. Fancy and Dagger Ferns. For page see List of Advertisers. The Kervan Co., 20 W. 27th St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Michigan Cut Flower Co., 38 & 40 Broad- way, Detroit, Mich. Fancy Ferns. For page see List of Advertisers. E. A. Beaven, Evergreen, Ala. Fadeless Sheet Moss. For page see List of Advertisers. A full line of ferns, galax, and all wild greens. N. F. McCarthy & Co., 84 Haw- ley St., Boston. In writing toAdvertisers Icindly mention Horticulture 638 HOKTl CULTURE May 11, 1907 HARDY FEBENNIAIiS M. H. Walsh, Woods Hole, Mass. For page see List or Advertisers. FuDkla rarlegata clumps, $6.00 per 100. H. Fladeck, ESImharst, N. Y. Yucca Filamentosa, No. 1, 4c.; Iris SlMr- Ica, 3c. IDIlswortb Brown & Co., Sea- brook, N. H. EemerocalUs Tbunbergll, 12 Inch clumps, |20 per 100. Yucca fllamentosa, strong plants with 60 leaves, $20 per 100. Hibiscus moscheutus, 3 yrs., $4 per 100. Yncca glorlosa, $10 per 100. Ask for trade list of bardy nursery stock. Samuel C. Moon, Morrlsvllle, Pa. HARDY PLANTS Vlck & Hill Co., Rochester, N. Y. HEATING APPARATUS Lord & Bumham Co., 1133 Broadway, New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Plerson U-Bar Co., 1 Madison Sq., N. Y. For page see List of Adver-.J.i.f.-s. HItchlngs & Co., 1170 Broadway, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Kroeschell Bros., 35 Erie St., Chicago. For page see List of .Advertisers. Johnston Heating Co., 1133 Br'dway, N. Y. W. W. Castle, 170 Summer St., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. HOLLYHOCKS Hollyhocks. Large field-grown plants, $3.00 per 100. Double In separate colors of red, white, pink, yellow and maroon; also the Allegheny strain. Send for cata- logue of hollyhocks, dnbllas and hardy plants. W. W. WILMORE, Box 382, Den- ver, Colo. HONEYSUCKLES. Golden Honeysuckles, 7c. Ellsworth Brown & Co., Seabrook, N. H. HORSES Useful work-horses for florists' spring work; also florists' delivery wagons, good as new. Edward Hlgglns, 1 West 28th St., New York. HOT-BED SASH The A. T. Stearns Lumber Co., Neponset, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. » Plerson U-Bar Co., 1 Madison Sq., N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. HItchlngs & Co., 1170 Broadway, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Lord & Burnham Co., 1133 Broadway, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. HOT WATER CIRCULATOR W. W. Castle, 170 Summer St., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. HYDRANGEAS. Hydrangea paniculata grandlflora, 3 ft., 8c. Ellsworth Brown & Co., Seabrook, N. H. INSECTICIDES. NIcoticIde kills all greenhouse pests. P. R. Palethorpe Co., Eleventh St., Louisville, Ky. For page see List of Advertisers. IVIES Wesley Walt, Newburgh, N. Y. English Ivies. For page see List of Advertisers. English Ivy, 3 1-2 In., 3 to 5 ft., $6.00 per 100. Cash. Ben]. Ccnnell, West Grove, Pa. JAPANESE LILIES. Yokohama Nursery Co., 31 Barclay St., New York.* For page see List of Advertisers. A. T. Boddington, 342 W. 14th St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. KENTIAS A. Leuthy & Co., Rosiindale, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. LAWN AND CEMETERY VASES Kramer Bros. Foundry Co., Dayton, Ohio. LA^VN MOWER Clipper Lawn Mower Co., Dixon, IIL For page see List of Advertisers. LEADING RETAIL FLORISTS Alex. McConnell, New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Thomas Young, Jr., New York. ITor page see List of Advertisers. Fred C. Weber, 4326 Olive St., St. Louis, Mo. For page Fee List of Advertisers. J. Breitmeycr's Sons, Detroit, Mich. For page see List of Advertisers George H. Cooke, Washlngten, D. C. For page sec List of Advertisers Samuel Murray, 1017 Broadway, Kansas City, Mo. For page see List of Advertisers. Gude Bros. Co., 1214 F St., Wasliington, D. C. For page see List of Advertisers. Eyres, 11 N. Pearl St., Albany, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Young & Nugent, 42 W. 28th St., N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Mills, the Florist, Jacksonville, Fia. Telegraph or mall orders promptly filled. Long distance telephone connections. Theodore Miller, 4832 Delmar Bvd., St. l/ouis. Mo. For page see List of Advertisers. P. J. Hauswirth (temporary address) 13 Congress St., Chicago. For page see List of Advertisers. William J. Smyth, Michigan Ave. and Slst St., Chicago. For page see List of Advertisers. Wm. H. Rock Flower Co., Kansas City, Mo. For page see List of Advertisers. Park Floral Co., Denver, Colo. For page see List of Advertisers. Thos. F. Galvin, 124 Tremont St., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. W. H. Donohoe, 2 W. 29th St., New York. Atlanta Floral Co., Atlanta, Ga. For page see List of Advertisers. Jacob Schuiz, 644 4tb Ave., LouisTlile, Ky. For page see List of Advertisers. LILY OF THE VALLEY John Scheepers & Co., 4 and 6 Old Slip, New York. Cold Storage. For page see List of Advertlsen. LIVISTONIAS Livlstonia Rotundlfolia. Weil leaved and clean, $6, $9, $12 per doz. J. Roebrs Co., Rutherford, N. J. LOBELIAS NEW— NEW— NEW LOBELIA KATHLEEN MALLARD Fine double flower; fine, strong 2 1-2-inch pot; $5.00 per doz. Quantity limited. Order at once. J. Roebrs Co., Rutherford, N. J. MASTICA F. O. Pierce Co., 170 Fulton St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. MOON VINES Godfrey Aschmann, 1012 Ontario St., Phlla. For page see List of Advertisers. NIKOTEEN APHIS PUNK. Nicotine Mfg. Co., St. Louts, Mo. For page see List of Advertisers. NURSERY STOCK John Waterer & Sons, Ltd., American Nursery, Bagshot, England. For page see List of Advertisers. Cottage Gardens Co., Queens, N. Y. Specimen Nursery Stock. For page see List of Advertisers. The Conard & Jones Co., West Grove, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. The F. E. Conine Nursery Co., Stratford, Conn. For page see List of Advertisers. The Wm. H. Moon Co., Morrisvilie, Pa. American Art>orvltae. For page see List of Advertisers. Oak Hill Nurseries, 114 Poplar St., RosUndale, Mass. Berbevis Thunbergli. For page see List of Advertisers. Henry A. Dreer, Philadelphia. Rhododendrocs, Boxwood Edging, Hardy Shrubs and Border Perennials. For page see List of Advertisers. New England Nurseries, Bedford, Mass. Shrubs, Roses and Herbaceous Perennials. For page see List of Advertisers. Nursery Stock. N. F. McCarthy & Co., 84 Hawiey St., Boston, Mass. ORCHID PLANTS Lager & Hurrell, Summit, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. Sander, St. Albans, England. Importers, Exporters, Growers, Hybridists. For page see List of Advertisers. Julius Roebrs Co., Rutherford, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers, Carrllio & Baldwin, Secaucus. N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. A. Held, 11-19 William St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Selbrecht & Son, Rose Hill Nurseries, New Rochelle, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Jos. A. Manda, 191 Valley Road, W. Orange, N. J. Orchids, Orchid Baskets, Peat. For page see List of Advertisers. Ordonez, De Nave & Co., Madison, N. J. Box 105. For page see List of Advertisers. PALMS A. Leuthy & Co., Rosiindale, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. Siebrecht & Son, Rose Hill Nurseries, New Rochelle, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. PAINT AND PUTTY PAINT AND PUTTY: Ideal Greenhouse Lead; Special Greenhouse Putty. Lord & Bumham, 1133 Broadway, N. Y. PANSY PLANTS. Large, strong transplanted Pansy Plants. Dreer's Roval Exhibition and Vaughan's International, $1.00 per 100; $7..'i0 per 1.000: smaller transplarted, $5.00 per 1,000. Send for sample and price list of other plants. Frank Shearer & Son, Binghamton, N. Y. ~ PATENTS SIggers & Siggers, Washington, D. C. For page see List of Advertisers. For List of Advertisers See Page 641 May 11, 1907 HORTICULTURE. 639' PEONIES Wholesale grower of peonies. List of 100 Tarietles. J. P. Rosenfleld, West Point, Neb. _ Peoales. 200 strong undivided five year old clumps; pink sorts only, $25 per 100. Ask for trade list of ornamental nursery stock. Samuel C. Moon, MorrlsvlUe, Pa. PIPE AND FITTINGS PIPE AND FITTINGS. Cast lion and Wrought Pipe, Valves, Elbows, Pipe Hooks, Automatic Air Headers, etc. Lord & Burnham, 1133 Broadway, N. Y. FliANT STANDS The Wlttbold plant stand, $18.00 per doz. The Geo. Wlttbold Co., 1657 Buckingham Place, Chicago. PLANT BED CLOTH Mineralized Rubber Co., 18 CllET St., N. T. For page see List of Advertisers. POT HANGERS Pot hangers, Kramer's $1 doz. by exp., $1.25 by mall. I. N. Kramer & Son, Cedar Rapids, la. KAFFIA Raffla, prime long fiber, sound and strong, ten cents the pound, nine dollars the hun- dred pounds; cash with order, please. A. Rolker & Sons, New York. P. O. Box 759. RHODODENDRONS John Waterer & Sons, Ltd., American Nursery, Bagshot, Eng. For page see List of Advertisers. ROSES M. H. Walsh, Woods Hole, Mass. Hardy Roses, H. T. Roses and Ramblers. For page see List of Advertisers. The Conard & Jones Co., West Grove, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. Bay State Nurseries, No. Ablngton, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. A. N. Plerson, Cromwell, Conn. Grafted Roses, Own-Root Beauties. For page see List of Advertisers. Montrose Greenhouses, Montrose, Mass. Grafted Bride and Bridesmaid Hoses. For page see List of Advertisers. West View Greenhouses, Madison, N. J. Low-budded roses. No. 1, $95.00; No. 1 1-2, $65.00 1000. H. T. Jones, Elizabeth, N. J. American Beauties, 2 1-2 In., $8.00 per 100; $75.00 per 1000. Chas. H. Totty, Madl- son, N. J. Tuberoses, dwarf excelsior pearl; first size, $1.00 per 100; $7.50 per 1000; second size, 60c. per 100; $5.00 per 1000. T. W. Wood & Sons, Seedsmen, Rlchmnid, Vir- ginia^ Own root roses, 2 years. C. Ramblers, $7.00; Dorothy Perkins, P. W. and Y. Ram- blers, $5.00'; H. P. roses and Baby Ram- blers, ^.00 per 100. Gilbert Costleh, Roch- ester, N. Y. Baby Rambler roses, flue dormant stock, one year, $12 per 100, 2 1-4-ln. pot plants, extra well rooted, $4 per 100, $30 per M. Orders booked for delivery now or any time up to late spring. Samples free. Brown Brothers Company, Rochester, N. T. SALVIAS C. Elsele. 11th and Roy Sis., I'tUadelphla, Pa. Salvia Bonfire. For ppge see List of Advertisers. Salvia Bonfire, fiats once Iransplanted. Ic. each; 2 1-4 In. pots 2c.; 3000 now ready; order now; fine plants. HammerschmlOt & Clark, Medina, O. Salvias, 2 1-2 In., $1.50 per 100; $15.00 per 1,000. Achvranlhes, $1.50 per 100; $15.00 per 1000. S. W. Carey, Florist, Urbana, Ohio. SEEDS T. J. Grey & Co., 32 So. Market St., Boston. Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. Joseph Breck & Sons 51 and 52 N. Market St., Boston, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. W. Atlee Burpee & Co., Philadelphia. "New Creations" In Bush Limas. For page see List of Advertisers. J. M. Thorburn & Co., 33 Barclay St., N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Henry A. Dreer, Philadelphia. For page see List of Advertisers. A. T. Boddlngton, 342 W. 14th St., N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. H. F. MIchell Co., 1017 Market St.. Phlla. For page see List of Advertisers. James Vlck's Sons, Rochester, N. Y. Aster Seed. For page see List of Advertisers. W. W. Rawson & Co., 5 Union St., Boston. Hjalmar Hartmann & Co., 12 Stormgade, Copenhagen, Denmark. Caullfiower and Cabbage Seed. For page see List of Advertisers. Rlckards Bros., 37 E. 19th St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Johnson Seed Co., 217 Market St., Phlla. For page see List of Advertisers. R. & J. Farquhar & Co., 6-7 So. Market St., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. Wm. Elliott & Sons, 201 Fulton St., N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. C. C. Morse & Co., 171-73 Clay St., San Francisco, Calif. For page see List of Advertisers. I sell only reliable flower seeds. Ask for wholesale catalogue. O. V. Zangen, Hoboken, N. J. Conrad Appel, Darmstadt, Germany, Es- tab. 1789. High Grade Grass. Clover, and Tree Seeds. Surplus Garden Peas— 50 bu. Alaska, $3.25 per bu.; 40 bu. First and Best, $2.00 per bu. New crop northern Michigan grown; none better. W. F. Allen, Salis- bury, Md. SHEEP MANURE R. & J. Farquhar & Co., 6 and 7 So. Mar- ket St., Boston. Pulverized Sheep Manure. For page see List of Advertisers. SHEET MOSS E. A. Beaven, Evergreen, Ala. For page see List of Advertisers. SHRUBS. Japanese Wistarias, 8c.; Berberls Thon- bergll, 12 to 18 In., 3 l-2c.; Hibiscus, C, Eye and Pink, 3c.; Norway Spruce, 1 1-2 to 2 1-2 ft., 8c. Ellsworth Brown & Co., Seabrook, N. H. 1000 Large Shrubs 5 to 8 ft. assorted for $150. Ask for trade list of ornamental nur- sery stock. Samuel C. Moon, MorrlsvlUe. Pa. SMALL FRUIT PLANTS Dewberry plants, Lucretia and Austin. $5 00 per 1000. $20.00 per 5000; Premo, $6.00 per 1000, $25.00 per 5000; Turner red rasp- berry plants, $6.00 per 1000, $25.00 per 5000. W. P. Allen, Salisbury, Md. SPHAGNUM MOSS Live Sphagnum moss, orchid peat and orchid baskets always on hand. Lager & Hurrell. Summit, N. J. Fresh, cleaa, 5 bbl. bale, $1.25; 2 bales, $2.25; 5 bales, $5.00; 10 bales, $9.50. Cash. H. R. Akers. Chatsworth, N. J. SPIREA Splrea, eitra fine clumps In leading va- riety. P. W. O. Schmltz, Prince Bay, N. T. Splrea, Van Houttll, 2 to 3 ft., 8c.; 18- to 24 In., 4c. Ellsworth Brown & Co., Seabrook, N. H. STEAM TRAP E. HIppard, Youngstown. O. For page see List of Advertisers. STRAWBERRY PLANTS Strawberry plants, 90 best varieties, stock unexcelled. Ask for prices on what' you want. W. F. Allen, Salisbury, Md. THERMOSTATS Fire and Frost Alarm. Heat regulator*. Brown Alarm Co., Denver, Colo. VEGETABLE PLANTS 50,000 small horseradish sets, 35c. per 100; $2.50 per 1000. S. J. McMlchael, 142 Larkin St., FIndlay, O. 50,000 large 4-year old Barrs Mammoth Asparagus roots, $6.00 per 1000; $25.00 per 5000. (500 win fill a sugar barrel.) id- dress W. F. Allen, Salisbury, Md. Now ready to ship, Jersey Wakefield, Winnlgstadt, and Market Gardener's Early Cabbage, No. 1 stock, 15c. per 100, $1.25 per 1000. Tomato plants, Dwarf Cham- pion, Spark's Earliana, Lorlllard King of the Earliest, 15c. per 100, $1.25 per 1000. S. J. McMiehael, 142 Larklns St., FInd- lay, O. VENTILATING APPARATUS rierson D-Bar Co., 1 Madison Sq., N. X. For page see List of Advertisers. Hltchings & Co., 1170 Broadway, N. T. For page see List of Advertisers. Weathered Co., 46-48 Marlon St.. N. T. For page see List of Advertisers. Foley Mfg. Co., 471 W. 22nd St., Cbicaco. For page see List of Advertisers. The Advance Co., Richmond, Ind. For page see List of Advertisers. J. C. Monlnger Co., 421 Hawthorne ATe., Chicago. The Chicago Lifter. VENTILATING MACHINERY, New Model encased, self-oiling gear; Standard Model Open Gear. Lord & Burnham, 1133 Broadway, N. Y. VINCAS Vlnca minor (myrtle), $20.00 and $30.00 per 1,000. E. K. Mooney, Madeira, O. 10,000 vlncas 2 1-2 In., fine, $2.50 per 100: $20.00 per 1000. R. Cuttings same. $1.00 ■ per 100; $7.00 per 1000. Cash, please. BenJ. Council, West Grove, Pa. VIOLETS H. R. Carlton, Wllloughby, O. Violet, Gov. Herrlck. For page see List of Advertisers. WILD SMILAX B. A. Beaven, Evergreen, Ala. Southern Smilax. For page see List of Adrertlsen. WIREWORK Reed & Keller, 122 W. 25tli St.. N. T. For page see List of Advertisers. WIrework. Write for our catalocne. Holton & Hunkel Co.. Milwaukee, Wis. William E. Hellscher's Wire Works, 8840 Broadway, Detroit, Mich. The "Just Right" kind. Send for Mice list. Prank W. Ball, 31 Bast Third Street, Cincinnati, O. All standard frames in stock. Special de- signs made to order In hurry-up time. N. F. McCarthy & Co., 84 Hawlcy St., Bos- ton, Mass. In writing to Advertisers kindly mention Horticulture •640 HORTICULTURE May 11, 1907 WIRE SUPPORTS Tbe Helm Carnation Support. Write for price. Helm Carnation Support Co.. Coo- nerRvllle. Ind. WHOLESALE FLORISTS Boston N. F. McCarthy & Co., 84 Hawley St., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. H. M. Robinson & Co., 15 Province St., and 9 Chapman PI.. Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. George A. Sutherland Co.. 34 Hawley St., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. Welch Bros., 226 Devonshire St., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. Buffalo Wm. F. Hasting. 383-87 Elllcott St., Buf- falo, N. i. For page see List of Advertisers. Chicago Chas. W. McKeilar, 51 Wabash Av., Chicago. For page see List of Advertisers. Peter Eelnberg, 51 Wabash Av.. Chicago. For page see List of Advertisers. A. L. Randall Co., 19-21 Randolph St, Chicago. For page see List of Advertisers. 8. F. Wlnterson Co.. 45-40 Wabash Aye., Chicago. For page see List of Advertisers. Poehlmann Bros. Co., 35 Randolph St., Chicago. For page see List of Advertisers. Detroit Michigan Cut Flower Exchange, 38 & 40 Broadway. For page see List of Advertisers. New Tork J. K. Allen, 106 W. 28th St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Wm. Stuart Alien Co.. 53 W. 28th St., New Korli. For page see List of Advertisers. J. S. Fenrich-, 110 W. 28th St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Ford Bros., 48 W. 28th St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. H. E. Froment, 57 W. 28th St.. New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Alex. J. Guttman, 43 W. 28th St. New York. For page see List of Advertisers. E. C. Horan, 55 W. 28th St.. New York. For page see List of Advertisers. A. H. Langjahr, 55 W. 28th St.. New York. For page see List of Advertisers. James McManus, 42 W. 28th St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Chas. Mlllang, 50 W. 29th St.. New York. For page see List of Advertisers. John I. Raynor, 49 W. 28th St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. W. F. Sheridan, 39 W. 28tQ St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Traendly & Schenck, 44 W. 28tb St. New York. For page see List of Advertisers. A. L. Young & Co.. 54 W. 28th St.. New York. For page see List of Advertisers. John Young, 51 W. 28th St.. New York. For page see List of Advertisers. ^VHOLESALE FLORISTS— Continued Philadelphia W. E. McKlsslck. 1221 Filbert St., Phils- delphla. Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. Leo NIessen Co., 1209 Arch St, Pblladel phla, Pa. For page see List cf Adrertleers. The S. S. Pennock-Meehan Co., 1608-18 Ludlow St., Philadelphia, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. Edward Reid, 1526 Ranstead St. Phllv delphla. Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. Fittsbnrg J. B. Murdoch & Co., 545 Liberty St.. Pittsburg, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. New Offers in This Issue. BEDDING PLANTS. John Sootf, Rutl.iiKl Road & 45th St., Brookl.vu, N. Y. I'"'or ijage sec List of Advertisers. BEGONIAS, PEONIES, LILIES. Johnsim Seed Co., Philadelpliia, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. CYCAS STEMS AND PRIMULA SEED. Henry F. Michell Co., Philadelphia. For page see List of Advertisers. DAHLIAS. Wm. P. Turner. Xew Bedford. >Ias,s. For page see List of Advertisers. FLORISTS' LETTERS AND EM- BLEMS. Koral MfK. Co.. iO Hawlc.v St., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. HARDY PERENNIAL PHLOXES. Henry A. Dreer, Pliiladelphia. I'"or pagi' see List of .\rt vertisers. LADY GAY ROSES. Thomas Roland. Xniiaiit. Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. LILIUM AURATUM: DAHLIAS. V. H. Halloek & Son. Queen.s, N. Y. I'or jiage see List of Advertisers. NEPHROLEPIS PIERSONI ELEGAN- TISSIMA. The F. R. Piersoii Co., Tarrytown-on-Hudson, N. Y. I'"or ]iage see List of Advertisers. NEW AND RARE DAHLIAS. Peacock Dahlia Farms. .\tco. X. J. For page see List of Advertisers. RELIABLE BULBS AND PLANTS. John Sclieepers & Co., Arnhem, Holland. For page see List of Advertisers. RETAIL FLORIST: FLOWERS BY TELEGRAPH. David Clarke's Sons. 2139-2141 Broadway, New York. For page see List of Advertisers. ROSES: HYDRANGEAS, ETC. Joiiii C. Hatcher. Amsterdam, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. SEEDS: GLADIOLUS BULBS. II. E. Fiske Seed Co.. Faneuii Hail Sq., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. TREES, SHRUBS, ROSES. Xew England Nurseries, Inc., Bedford, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. LIST OF PATENTS. 849,396. 849,575. 849,577. 849,659. 849.787. 849,928. 849,988. 849,956. 849,993. 850,066. 850,008. 850,011. 850,012. 850,162. 850,228. 8.50,249. 850,296. 850,418. S50,482. 850,520. 850,717. 850,715. 850,736. 850,861. Issued April 9, 1907. Cultivator. William C. Hin- ton, Dansburg, Ga., as- signor of one-half to John H. Sayer, Pistol, Ga., and one-half to Calloway Croft, Danburg, Ga. Plow. Jonathan H. Samuels, Moline, 111., assignor to D. M. Sechler Carriage Co., Moline, 111. Combined Plow, Shovel, and Separator. . George T. Se- brell, Alsea, Oregon. Stalk Cutter. Joseph P. Cooper, Farmersville, Tex. Process of growing Sweet Potatoes and other Tubers. George Hitz, Indianapolis, Ind. Harrow Tooth. Davit M. Smith, Sixmile, Ark. Hand Seeding Implement. Eppy W. Ferguson, Owens- boro, Ky., assignor of one- half to Stinson Lambert, Owensboro, Ky. Cultivator Attachment. John J. Young, Denver, Colo. Disk-Arrow Scraper. Arthur C. Gaylord, Galesburg, 111., assignor to Galesburg Coul- ter-Disc Co., Galesburg, 111. Ditching Plow. Charles T. Howell, Kirkman, Iowa. Grain and Straw Separator. James Hutcheson, Johnson county, Kas. Plow. John B. Jobson, At- lanta, Ga. Wire Guide for Check Row Planters. William F. Jogerst, Kent, 111. Issued April 16, 1907. Plow. Nile Jennings, Cor- morant, Minn. Rake. Andrew Jackson, Win- netaka. 111. Combined Planter and Ferti- lizer Distributer. George T. Purvis, and John King, Wilson, N. C.. assignors to A. J. Joyner, Wilson, N. C. Harrow. William C. Cook, Schaller, Iowa. Grass Gathering Receptacle. Levi Brown, Richmond, Ind., assignor to F. & N. Lawn Mower Co., Rich- mond. Ind. Agricultural Implement. Fredrick W. Miller, Cale- donia, N. Y. Cultivator. William E. But- terfleld, Ventura, Cal. Plow Attachment. Alpheus Arter, Lisbon, Ohio. Root and Stalk Pulling Machine. Joseph L. An- ders, Pittsbridge, Texas. Hoe. Duncan B. Curry, Jr., Agricultural College, Miss. Cultivator. Lewis E. Water- man, Rockford, 111., assig- nor to Emerson Mfg. Co., Rockford, III. Horticulture's trump cards: Origin- ality, forcefulness, superior reading matter, no muzzle, friends everywhere. For List of Advortisers See Page 641 May 11, 1907 HORTICULTURE G41 List of Advertisers Page Allen J. K 034 Allen Wm. Stuart Co.6h American Nursery. ..616 Aschmann Godfrey. ..614 Atlanta Floral Co. ... 631 Barrows H.H.& Son. 614 Baur Floral Co 615 Baversdorfer H .& Co. 631-631 Bay State Nurseries. .616 Beaven, E. A 635 Boddington A.T. ■•. 614 Bofiton Flonst Letter Co 63" Boston Plate and Win- dow Glass Co 642 Breck Joseph & Sons 627 Breitmeyer's J. Sons. 631 Bridgeman's Seed Warehouse 627 Burpee W. A. & Co.. 627 Buxton & Allard 6(2 Carlton H.R 615 Carrillo & Baldwin ...614 Castle VV.W 643 Chicago Carnation Co 6^5 Clarke's David, Sons63i Clipper Lawn Mower Co 642 Conard & Jones 616 Conoell Benj 615 Conine F. E. Nursery Co. 616 Cooke G.H 631 Cottage Gardens 616 Cowee A 615 Crowl Fern Co 635 Domcr F. Sons & Co, 615 Dreer H. A 629-643 Dysart R.J 632 Edwards Folding Box Co 632 Eisele C 614 Elliott Wm. & Sons.. 627 Esler J G S42 Ernest W.H 642 Eyres 631 rarquhar R. & J. & Co 627 Felthousen J. E 629 FenrichJ. S 635 Fiske, H.E. SeedCo.627 Foley Mfg. Co 643 Ford Bros 634 Froment H.E. 634 Galvin Thos. F 631 Grey T.J. & Co 627 Gude Bros. Co 6ji Guttman Alex. J. 615-634 Hail Asso. 642 Hallock, V. H. S; 8005615 Hatnmond Benj 642 Harlowarden Green- houses 615 Hartmann Hjalmar & Co <^27 Hatcher, John C 616 HauswirthP. J 631 Held A 614 Herbert David & Son 6t5 Hews A. H. Sr Co.. ..642 Hielscher Wm. E ...641 Hillinger Bros 642 Hippard, E 643 Hitchings & Co 644 Horan E. C 634 Jacobs, S. & Sons 643 Johnson Seed Co 627 KastingW. F 635 Kervan Co., The ....635 King Cons. Co 643 Koral Mfg. Co. 631 Kroeschell Bros.. 641-643 Lager& Hurrell 614 Langjahr, Alfred H... 635 Leuthy A. & Co 615 Lord & Burnham Co. 644 Pago Manda Jos. A. 614 McCarthy N. F 635 McConnell Alex, . 631 McKellar Charles W.632 McKissick.W. E 6i2 McManus Jas. 634 Michell H. F.Co. ...627 Michigan Cut Flower Exchange 635 Millaug Cnarles 634 MillangJ.A 635 Miller Thco 631 MineralizeJ Rubber Co 643 Moninger J. C 643 Monlrose Greenhou- ses 615 Moon Wm. H. Co.. .-616 Morse C. C. & Co. ..627 Murdoch J. B.&C0..635 Murray Samuel 631 New England Nur- series . 616 New York Cut Flower Co. 635 Nicotine Mfg. Co. ...642 Niessen Leo. Co 632 Oak Hill Nuiseries. 616 OrdonezDeNave&Co.6i4 PalethorpeP. R. 642 Park Floral Co 631 > eacock Dahlia Farm620 Pennock-Meehan Co. 614-632 PerkinsSt. Nurseries. 615 Pierce F. 0 642 Pierson A. N 616 Pierson F.R. Co. ..630 Pierson U Bar Co 644 Poehlmann Bros. Co. .632 Randall A. L. Co.... 632 Raynor John 1 634 Recd& Keller 635 Reid E^w 632 Reinberg Peter 632 Rickards Bros 627 Robinson H.M. & Co. 633-6!5 Rock Wm. L 631 Roehrs Julius Co 614 Roland, Thomas 616 Rolker August & Sons642 Rise Hill Nurseries .616 Sander & Son 614 Scheepers John & Co. 614 Schulz Jacob 631 Scott, lohn 6.9 Sheridan W. F 634 Siebrecht & Sons 616 Siggers & Siggers 642 Situations & Wants.. 641 Skidelskv S. S 615 Smyth Wm J 631 Stearns A. T. Lumber Co 64s Sutherland Geo. A. Co 63" The Advance Co 643 Thorburn J.M.&Co.627 Totty Cha=. H 615 Traendly & Schenck.634 TuUyJ. B 64t Turner, Wm F 626 Valentine, j. A 631 Vick's Jas. Sons 627 Vincent R. Jr. & Sons.629 Wait Wesley 614 Walsh M. H 616 Waterer John & Sons. 616 Weathered Co 643 Weber F. C 631 Weber H. & Sons 615 Welch Bros. ... 632 Winterson E. F. Co.. 632 Yokohama Nurseries Co fH Young A. L.& Co... .634 Young John 634 Young, Thos. Jr 631 Young & Nugent 631 mWIMWIMMMMitAMMMMmMM'MMItMIJ > No. 1. No. 2. WANTS, FOR SALE, ETC. Advertisements in this column one cent a word. Initials count as words. Cash wiih order. All correspondence addressed "care H O R T I C o L- TURE" should be sent to H Ham- ^ illon Place, Boston. ^ HELP WANTED Is Your Name In The Above List? If Not, Why Not? 9 HANGING BASKETS State Quantity wanted and will be pleased to quote prices. W.E. HIELSCHER Wire Works 40 Broadway, DETROIT, MICH. CUT FLOWER MARKET REPORTS. (Continued from pagi bjs). go fairly well. A limited supply of Chatenay, Wellesley and Kate Moul- ton is in evidence. Carnations are more plentiful but the market is healthy enough to absorb the cut at satisfactory prices. Sweet peas are still plentiful and good, and bring good figures considering the season. The lily of the valley market is rath- er sluggish, but the product is gilt- edged. Some very good double violets are well received and a surprise for so late In orchids Catlleya Mossiae has the call. There are a few oncidi- ums and dendrobiums, but not enough to cut much figure. Green market about as last reported. Trade the past ST. PAUL AND week was very MINNEAPOLIS ciuiet. Rain and heavy snowstorms kept the buyers at home and in- creased the accumulation of stock materially. Roses dropped $1 and $2 per ion on some varieties. Carnations have maintained the prices nicely. Planting of nursery stock has been carried on quite extensively, the few days the weather would permit. The unprecedented WASHINGTON damp, cool weather of the past week still continues. Outside vegetation is practically at a standstill, and. in con- sequence, the shrubbery that has braved the clouds and blossomed, sells readilv and at good prices. Carnations are still scarce, and prices stiff. AH greens are scarce, particularly aspara- gus and srailax. Sweet peas are of un- usually good quality, owing to the cool weather, and sell readily. A par- ticularlv fine line of hydrangeas are shown and sell at good prices. Gera- niums are in abundance, but move slowly; buying for outdoor planting being very backward. lloUTIfULTLUE iiceils a wnleawake reiiipsentative in every town in the lanil. (iiMHl ioramis.sions paid on advertising and sul,-,tlons. If yon are ambitious, write for tiTins^ ' . WANTED— Single man as assistant rose grower on commeicial place. Steady posi- tion to good man. Give reference fiom last lilace and state wages expected with board. Dean & Co.. Little Silver, N. J. WANTED — Good active yonng man, ex- perienced In rose growing under glass. Good salary. Address B, care HORfl- CTILTURE, 11 Hamilton Place, Bostoi;. WAXTKD— An cxiierieiiccd rose grower fur ciiiiinieri-ial iilai-e near Boston. Ad- dress 1). .1. W.. care_of HOKTICULTURE. WANTED — A section man for Roses. Ad dress L. B. Coddington, Murray Hill, N. ,1. SITUATIONS WANTED POSITION AS SUPERINTENDENT AND GARDENER ..11 i.rivMlc- est.ite Kiit-'lisli. Life e.vperi- en.'e In all branclifs ..f Ww professnm. Aiiievicaii and European references of tne 1 ighest order. Man-led, no children. jb;. r>A.Y (Care C. Bond) 222 St. Mark's Square PHILADELPHIA SITIATION WANTED— American, .33 years of age: can finalify in various "branches of horticulture; can take full charge of commercial estaliishment, where tirst-class or fancy stuff is grown. Experl- ciic-cd in making up, buy or selling, also- hylii-idizing and experimental -nork. Mrict- Iv sober, well recommended. Address E. A., care HORTICULTURE. SITUATION W.\NTED — American. 3:i years of age; has qualified in various^ branches of Unrticultni-e; can take tun chiii-ge of green-houses where general stock is grown, and grounds, etc. Specialist m water-lilies, botanical and native Pl''".V;- Understands herbarium work. etc. \\ ith i-tcommenrtations. Address H. I ., care- HORTICULTURE. We can with pleasure recommend the services of a skilled gardener and orchid srower to any lady or gentleman requiring the services of such a man. Apply CurriUo & Baldwin. Secaucus, N. 3. WANTED— Situation as Head Gardener 1 on private place; capable of taking care of orchids, ferns, palms, roses, etc. Best or references. Address N., care of HORll- CULTURE. _ ^ POSITIONS WANTED for head garden era and assistants: for further Information apply to W. W. Rawson & Co., 5 Lulon St., Boston, Mass. FOR SALE FOR SALE. Desirable Greenhouse Plant, directly op- posite Spring Forest Cemetery, Bingham- tcn, N. Y. Large and Increasing demand for Funeral Designs and Bedding Stuff; care of cemetery plots big item In reee pts. A dwelling hons.-, lO.OW feet of Klass. land comprising twenty city lots. Paying business and open chance for increase. Sold on account of advance in years. Apply to James B. Tully. 47 Spring Forest Ave., Binghamton, N. Y. FORlALE^eenliouse Pipe 4-ln. boiler tubes, second hand. In 11b» condition, absolutely free from scale «nd with ends cut square. Sample and prlcet on application. Kroeschell Bros. Co., 3B» Erie St., Chicago. '642 HORTICULTURE May 11, 1907 GREENHOUSES BUILDING OR CON- TEMPLATED. New. Osage, la. — W.. S. Hall, one carna- tion house, 33x100. Wichita, Kan.— W. H. Gulp & Co., range of houses, each 23x100. F^irbury, 111. — Alexander Milne, two houses, one 28x68, one 30x58. Bound Brook, N. J. — Thos. Young, range of houses, 500 feet long. Quincy, 111. — F. W. Heckencamp, Jr., two houses, one 14x65, one 32x100. Additions. Beverly, Mass.— H. F. AVinslow, one house. Ottawa, Ont. — Graham Bros., range of houses; Wm. Sylvester, range of houses; A. Keock, one vegetable house, 28x100. INCORPORATED. A charter has been granted to the Boopes Bro. & Thomas Company, West Chester, Pa., to include Abner Hoopes, W. W. Hoopes, C. E. Cattell, II. C. Cattell and Harvey Gourley, with capital stock of $10,000. Organi- zation will be effected later. The Munk Floral Company, with a capital stock of $20,000, has been in- corporated at Columbus, Ohio. H. M. Munk, Lida P. Munk, and H. C. Park are the incorporators of this new es- tablishment; a large growing plant will be erected and operated on the north side of the city. A reorganization of the Blake Steam Pump Company took place at Fitch- l)urg, Mass., on May 4, when a meet- ing of men interested in the affairs of the company was held, who elected •ofBcers and took necessary steps to ap- ply for a charter of incorporation. The newly elected officers are: President. Herbert N. Blake; clerk, Alvah M. Levy; teasurer, Herbert E. Jennison. A STB C A USE IT NOW, F.O.PIElECO. 170 Fulton St., NEW YORK ' BOSTON PLATE & WINDOW GLASS CO. GREENHOUSE 6LASS German and American ^61 to 287 i St., BOSTON 20-22 Canal St. NIKOTEENAPHISPIINK THE ORICINAUftND GENUINE NICOTINMUiaGANT STRON§|%^^|^FORM PPICE 60C PER BO> OF t LDNO SHEETS ^INIKOTEENi: FORSPRA< DPICE $1 SO PER PINT , BOTTLE 'immitftitwmjJW , ORa^yAPORIZINC il30£ PER CASE OF ID PINT BOTTLES, Nicotine Mfc.Co.St.Louis Mo. The Best Bug Killerand Bloom Saver For PROOF Write to P.R.PaletliorpeCo. LOUISVILLE, KY. STANDARD FLOWER POTS Packed in small crates, easy to handle. Price per crate 15003 in. pots in crate $4.88 l5°o»K 1500 aH xooo 3 800 3>4 5004 3305 1446 5.25 6.00 5.00 5.80 4.S0 4.JI ,3..6 Pncc per crate I90 7 Id. pots ID cratc$4.30 60 8 " " 3.00 HAND MADE 48 9 in. pots in crate $3.60 48 10 " ■' 4.8« 24 II " " 3.60 2412 " " 4.80 12 14 " " 4.80 6 16 '■ Seed pans, same price as pots. Send for price list of Cylinders for Cut flowers. Hanging Baslteu Lawn Vases, etc. Ten percent. oH for cash with order. Address HUflnf er Bros.,Pottcry,Fort Edward.N.Y. August Rolker i Sons, Agts., 31 Barclay St., N. ». City. POT5 Standard Flower . . If your greenhouses are within 500 miles of the Capitol, write us. we can save you money W. H. ERNEST, 2gth and M Streets, WASHINGTON, 0. C. NOW IS THE TIME TO INSURE TOUR GLASS AGAINST DAMAGE RT MAIIj* For particulars address John G. Es/or, SadJim A/vw^, U. •/. SLUG SHOT KILLS INSECTS in Garden or Green- house. Sold by Seed Delivers. For pamphlet address B. HAMMOND, Fishkill-on Hudson, N. Y. that will kill all the Weeds In your Lawn. If you keep the weeds cut so they do Dot go to seed and cut your grass with- out breaking the small feeders of roots, the grass will become thick and the weeds will disappear. The Clipper will do it. AskTyour dealer for them. If they have not got them, oelow is the price; No. I —12-inch Mower $5; No. 2 — is-inch Mower $6: No. ^ — 18-inch Mower $7; No. 4 — 21-inch Mower $8. Send draft money-order or registered letter. In writing advertisers, mention Hortlcaltore i^mm SASH BARS S2 fe«t ffr lon^ei HOT BED SASH PEGKY CYPRESS BENCH LUMBER GREENHOUSES ERECTED AND EQUIPPED COMPLETE IF DESIRED Write tor Ctronlar "D" and Prices The A. T. STEARSS LUMBER CO. NEPON8ET, BOSTON, MASS. Send other business direct to Washington. Saves time and insures better service. Personal attention guaranteed. Twenty-five years' active service. SPECIALTY: "Working on the Failure, of Others." SIGGERS & SIGGER8 PATENT LAWYERS Box 9, National Union Building Washington, D. C. USE THE BEST. Economy Greenhouse Brackets are used by leading growers every- where. Send for price list and de- scriptive circular. BUXTON & ALLARO, Dept. A, Nashua, N.H. May 11, 1907 horticulture: 643 Good Circulation You get it all the time if you install the ELECTRIC CIRCULATOR Write to Robert Simpson, Clifton, N. J. ; Julius Roehrs Co., Rutherford, N. J. ; J. N. May, Summit, N.J.; F. R. Pierson Co. Scarborough, N. Y. ; Joseph Fuller, Leominster, Mass. ; Perennial Gardens Co., Toledo, O. ; or Christ. Winterich, Defiance, O. The Circulator is working in each of these establishments and giving full satisfaction. Write for particulars of our new STEEL PLATE BOILER built especially for hot water greenhouse heating. We do piping and fitting according to most approved methods, in economical manner and with satisfaction guaranteed. W. W. CASTLE HEATING ENGINEER 170 Summer Street, BOSTON THE KROESCHELL BOILER is the only perfect Hot Water Boiler. Made in 15 sizes, heating 6000 to 50,000 sq. ft. glass to 60° at 15 below zero. Prices and Catalogue on application KROESCHELL BROS. CO. 35 Erie Street, CHICAGO The Standard Steam Trap Certificate of merit awarded at Washington, D. C, Florists' Convention. For simplicity, durability and per- fect satisfaction it has them all gyessing. It is in a class by itself. To see it work a large plant as well as a small will convince the most sceptical that it is the Florists' Friend. The Standard A^entilatiDg Machine still leads as the most durable, easiest working and the all-around satisfactory machine. I The Duplex Gutter is gaining all the time, over ^ i2,ooo feet sold thus far this season. Catalogues free. -7 E, eiPPARO, YouDgstown, Ohio K 10IUWAMIA. N.Y. the Point PEERLESS ' eiBitnc Polnta u« Useb«at. < No rigtiia or loftt. Box of \ 1,000 poiDU 7b OU. pMtp&id. BENRT A. DREER, SIM Ckntnt 8>., Pkllk., P.. GREENHOUSE CONSTRUCTION LUMBER John C. rioninger Co. 117 E. Blackhawk St., CMICAOO WEATHERED COiVlPANY BOX 789, NEW YORK GREENHOUSE BUILDING AND HEATING Send for Catalogue ALL HEART SUN DRIED CYPRESS There is no wood its equal to resist decay when it is FREB of SAPWOOD and SUN DRIED IN THE AIR, One piece of sap in a house will cause more trouble and expense than many times the difference in cost between the best and sappy material. Kiln drying destroys the vitality of any wood. We Guarantee Our Cypress TO BE Without Sapwood and Air Dried. Send for free catalogue of GREENHOUSE MATERIALS. Foley Mfg. Co. Western Avenue and 26tli Street, CHICAGO. ^^Our visitine friends are heartily welcome to call and see us at our handsome new factory. Transfer from any West Side street car to S. Western Ave. and get off at 26th St. The Visible Features are not the only ones in the Advance Ventilating: Apparatus — even more important are those be- neath the surface, its me- chanical construction, its principles, its careful work- manship in details that makes it the powerful su- perior line — all yours at reasonable profits and prices. The Advance Co. RICHMOND, IND. S. JACOBS & SONS Manufacturers of GULF CYPRESS GREENHOUSE MATERIAL Jobbers of Glass, Boilers, Pipes, Etc. Catalogue and Prices Upon Request. 1365-1379 Flushing Ave. BROOKLYN. - NEW YORK Why Dot try ANCHOR GREENHOUSE HOSE on your nert order. Plant Bed Cloth -r«%.lTnd'rn'^i. I lUIII UUU UIUIII lo^sfree circulation of air. Mineralized Rubber Co> IB Clltt Sti-mmt, Mmw York 6^4 horticulture: May 11, 1907 I 1 LET'S GET DOWN TO FACTS Are you looking for trouble? If you are, you want an all-cypress house, with its heavy wooden plate, nailed- on sash bars and wood posts, for they are sure to rot out in short order. This cut shows how our kind of house looks, with its stefl plate, sash bar bracket and steel post. There's only one thing for an up-to-date, careful buyer to do, and that is, get in touch at once with us, so we can explain all the points of our house of endurance. HITCHINGS A^D CO. GREENHOUSE DESIGNERS AND BUILDERS. Manufacturers of Heatinif and Venlilatinii Apparatus. 1170 Broadway, NEW YORK. aaGGGGaaflSfi \:.wEq,y, A LITTLE ADDITION TO YOUR INFORMATION on paint might save you a good bit of money. For in- stance : Suppose you used a lead this spring that was not only whiter than any other but took up two to three gal- lons more oil to every loo lbs. It's plain to see, that lead will go just that much farther — that's our kind of lead— it's the only kind we use or sell. It's the lead that makes the "Stay Put Paint" which is told about in our " Stay Put " booklet. Send for it LORD ar-ram'i-Lf- Bar conipletp. This Is half size. Magnolia olauca evofe'ato th&^ ^ rioRisrrFuNr^MAN, ^McAPE Garden £i /{/ndred iDl-ermt^, im "anderiana for July delivery. A. HELD, 1M9 William St., NEW YORK Largest Importers, Exporters, Grotcers and Sybridists ir% the World Sander, St. Albans, England and 235 Broadway, Room I NEW YORK CITY ORGHIDS-ORGHIDS To arrive shortly: Cattleya Mossia*, Perci- vaUana,Speciosissima.Gigas Sander* ,TriaD *. Mendellii.OdontoglossumCrispum and others. Price.c as low as possible. Write tor them. ORDONEZ, DE NAVE&CO. P.O. Box 105 MADISON, N.J. ENGLISH IVIES 2l-2ln. pots, Large Plants $5.00 per 100 4 in. pots, Large Plants, $12.00 per 100 WESLEY WAIT, newburgh, n.y. ARNHEM, HOLLAND for Reliable BULBS and PLANTS WHITMANI 2 1-4 Inch, $IO per I OO BOSTONS 2 1-4 Inch, $3.00 per lOO H. H. BARROWS & SON Whitman, Maw. MOO N V I N E S (Ipomcea Noctiflora, A. W. Smith, originator), best pure white, largest and most fragrant moonvine 10 the world. I have made a specialty of them for the last 15 years, and am known as the moonvine grower of America, and grow yearly about 20,000 ■2% m pots, $3.00 per 100, Now ready. GODFREY ASCHMANN 1012 Ontario St. Philadelphia, Pa May 18, 1907 HORTICULTURE 647 VICTORY HAS MADE GOOD PINK IMPERIAL and IMPERIAL Prices $600 per lOO, $50.00 per lOOO Discount for Cash with Order You cannot afford to be without these two excellent varieties Price $12.00 per 100; $ioo.oo per 1000, 250 at 1000 rates, a discount allowed when cash accompanie i^ i^ iB> Grand New Plnl< Carnation for 1907 A tew thousand R. C. and pot plants left. Order quick. This variety is a moneymaker. Price of rooted cuttmgs, $2.50 per doz. ; $12.00 per 100; $100.00 per 1000. Price of pot plants, 2 1-4 in., $3.80 per doz.; $15.00 per 100. THEH.WEBEBtsailSCO.JaHll[l,M||. FIELD CARNATIONS For July I Delivery Contracted For. Only the Newest Kinds Also GHAYSANTHEMUM NOVELTIES SEXn FOR LIST HARLOWARDEN GREENHOUSES, Greenport, H. Y. DON'T Be Afraid To invest In ROSE PINK ENCHANTRESS Hiklll lAQ It is both free and "fancy" — a sure money-maker. ^Jf% ^1 ^^ I f^t^PB Price $7.00 per 100; $60 per 1000 ^ ■ ■■ ■ ^b- --w^ ■ Delivery January and later. Write for Descriptive Circular. S. S. SKIDELSKY 824 No. 24th Street, Philadelphia FUCHSIA LITTLE BEAUTY 3, ^'/i and 5 in., 4, 6, 10 and 18c each. Mixed, standard varieties, early bloom- ers, 3 and 4 in., 4 and 6c. Boston Ferns, 2J4. 3, 4, 5 and 6 in., 4, 8, 12, 25 and 35c. Piersonii, 4 and 5 in., 12 and 25e. Scottii, 4 in., 12c.: 5 in., 25c. Barrowsii, 4 in., I80. AdiantumCroweanum,6andTin.,50and75c FiCUS Elastica, 6 and 7 in., 50 and 75c. Dracaena Indivisa, 4, 5 and (i in., 10, 20 and 30c. English Ivy, 3 in., 4c. Prices quoted are by the Dozen or Hundred BAUR FLORAL CO., - Erie, Pa. 10,000 CANNAS Fine Potted Stock, $4.00 per loo. 10,000 Fern and 10,000 Seasonable Stock that must be sold. Send for BARGAIN LIST. ALL SEASONABLE. BENJ. GONNELL, Florist, West Grove, - - Pa. GOVERNOR HERRICK the; 1VE5W -viox^ei" Originated and introduced by H. R. CARLTON, Wliioushby, O. We have the following stock in the finest condition to plant and now is the time to plant : aJi inch at $3.00 per doz., $10 per 100 and $75 per rooo 4 " *' 2.50 " " la " 100 *' 75 " 1000 It will pay you. Try It. Order at once. Now is the tim* to place your order tor bulbs which will insure you getting named ra- rieties in any quantity; prompt delivery. CARNATIONS. Red Chief — Bright scarlet— early and very produc- tive. $12. 00 per 100; $too.oo per 1000. Average 3 in, flower. A leader in every respect. Bonnie Maid — Clear pink edged white. — $12.00 per 100; 100.00 per 1000, Large well formed bloom. Very early and productive. F. DOR.N£R & SONS CO. La Fayette, Ind. DAVID HERBERT & SON, Succcscors to L. IC Peacock, loc. A.TCO, I«.J. VariegiTted Day Lilv. Strong pips. S4.50 per 100, $40;00 per lOiX). Clumps, from S to 12 pips, $23.00 per ITO. C.nsb please. Charles Hornecker, Box 31, Springfield, N.J. LILIUMAURATUM 6 to 8 laches, $4.00 per 100. 9 to II inches, 5.00 per 100, CINNAMON ROOTS $1.00 per 100. HYACINTHUS CANDICANS, large bulbs, $1.00 per 100. ZEPHYRANTHES yellow, $i.k> per 100 Six Cases L. LONGIFLORUM MULTIFLORUM 6— 8=inch, from Cold Storage In good condition, $3.50 per 100; $30.00 per 1000. The entire stock of DAHLIAS. for Cut Flowers, owned by .Mrs. Laufer, of Creedmoor. Some 20,000 full sized roots, enough to plant four acres. Offers for the entire stock solicited. Not less than 1000 roots to one person. V. H, HALLOGK & SON QUEENS, N. Y. CLADIOLI Beautifully Illustrated catalog, colored plate, etc., describing Qroff's Hybrids, Named Novel- ties of rare beauty^ Mixtures and Collections to color and fine Mixtures of all colors. Write for it. ARTHUR COWEE Gladiolus Specialist MEADOWVALE FARM, BERLIN, N. Y. BEDDING PLANTS Of Every Description Also a fine lot of Palms in all sizes, such at Kentlas, Arecas. Latanias, Phoenix and Cocos. Paodanus Veitchil and utilia, Cro- tons. Dracaenas, Nepenthes, Arallaa. Araucarias, Asf)ldlstras. Ferns suitable for dishes, in leading varieties. Clbotlum Schledel from $1.00 to $3.00 each. Will book contracts for Azaleas for future delivery. Wholesale Price List on application. A. LEUTHY & CO., Importers and Exporters. Growers and Deiliri, PerklHB St. Nareeriea, Roglindale, BOSTON, MASS. 648 HORTICULTURE May 18, 1907 LADY GAY AND HARDY GARDEN ROSES in choice varieties. Field grown plants, first quality stock including Frau Karl Druschki. New Hardy Hybrid Tea Dean Hole. Killarney and Souvenir de Pierre Netting. Herbaceous Paeonies. Hollyhocks and Phlox. Catalogue mailed on request. M. H. WALSH mi SPECIALIST WOODS HOLE. MASS. NEW CANNAS William Saunders^ ll%r^ New York j ^^^^-<"^- Ottawa I per 100 Send for our list and desciiptive catalogue We have a large slock of the best varieties. ROSES on their own roots our specialty Shrubbery in variety Be sure and get our catalogue. The CONARD & JONES CO., west grove, Pa. SURPLUS. LOW. Shrubs that are dug $4000 per 1000 Poplars, Carolina & Lombardy 40.00 per 1000 Creeping Roses. 40.00 per 1000 Madam Planlier 40.00 per 1000 Philadelphia Rambler, M ft. ■■■ 60.00 per 1000 Hybrid Roses, 2i4 in. pots 2S.00 per 1000 Creepers and Climbers 20.00 per 1000 Cannas. 4 inch pots 6.00 per 100 The Elizabeth Nursery Co., Elizabeth, N.J. SPECIMEN NURSERY STOCK Deciduous Trees and Shrubs, EversTeena. Rhododendrons, Azaleas, over one hundred (100) acres of the choicest varieties. SEND FOR PRICE LIST COTTAGE GARDENS CO. Queens. Long Island. - New York lo.ooo Berbeib Thunbergii, i8 to 24 inch, at $50.00 per 1000. 15,000 Berbens Thunbergii, 15 to 18 inch, at $40.00 per 1000. All are 2 yr. old transplants, fine bushy stock. 2,000 Myrtle, nice plants, at $45.00 per 1000. 8,000 choice Dahlia Roots for sale cheap. Oak Hill Nurseries, Roslindale, Mass. BETWEEN YOU AND ME, What do you think of the Buyer's Directory and Ready Reference Guide of HORTI- CULTURE? I always look it over be- fore I do any buying. I I 10,000 AMERICAN ARBORVITAE (Thuya OccMentalis) Each tree grows wide apart and splendidly developed on all sides. So bushy that for hedges or screens they will go almost twice as far apart as ordinary Arbotvitaes will. Thev have been frequently transplanted and are supplied with an abundance of fine fibrous roots. Can be dug and shipped with ball if desired. per 10 per 100 3-4 ft. size $6.00 $50.00 4-5 ft. size 7.50 60.00 Prices for dealers only. Packing additional at cost. 25 or more at the rate per 1 00. Send to us for Ornamental Nursery Stock of all Kinds. THE WM. H. MOON CO., Morrisville, Pa. n John Waterer & Sons, ki AMERICAN NURSERY BAGSHOT, ENGLAND have the finest slock of recognized Hardy Rhododendrons, Azaloes, An- dromedas, high class Evergreens and specimen Conifers. Ask for special list of plants grown for the American trade. John Waterer & Sons are the great exhibitors of Rhododendrons ir London. ... Emtmbllahmd 40 Ymmrm ... ROSE HILL NURSERIES NEW ROCHELLE, N. Y. Most Gompleta Horticultural Establishmeni in America SIEBRECHT & SON New York Office: Siebrecht Building, 425 Fifth Avenue ROSES STRONG DORMANT PLANTS American Beauty, Clothilde Soupert, Gloire de Dijon, Kaiserin Augusta Victoria, La France, Mad. Caroline Tes- tout, Frau Karl Druschki, Crimson Rambler, Baby Rambler, Dorothy Perkins, etc., etc., SUITABLE FOR FORCING. Immediate Delivery. Prices Right. BAY STATE NURSERIES. General Catalog and Price Lists ready. North Abington, Mass. TREES, SHRUBS and ROSES in great variety WE CROW ABOUT lOOO VARIETIES HERBACEOUS PERENNIALS ESTIMATES CHEERFULLY GIVEN. CATALOGUES FREE. NEW ENGLAND NURSERIES, Inc., BEDFORD, MASS. Grevillea Robusta out of 4 m. Hydrangea Otaksa Ind'bLm. ROSES Bride, Gate, Ivory, Perle, Maid , out of 3 in. ALL CLEAN, HEALTHY STOCK Prices on application. JOHN C. HATCHER AMSTERDAM, N. Y, Lady Gay =- 2 3if in. Pots, $10.00 per lOO 3j4 in. Pots, 12.50 per too Ready to Pot On or Line Out in the Field Thomas Roland NAHANT, MASS. May 18, 1907 HORTICULTURE 649 Ornamental Conifers (Eclinott?y- C^M^, Magnolia glauca (Hee Frontispiece..) The beautiful magnolia which is the subject of our frontispiece this week is a native of the southern and middle States where it is found growing luxuriantly along the river banks and brooks. In the south the foliage is more or less evergreen. The northern limit uf the tree is at Magnolia, Mass., the name of the town having been given for this reason. The flowers are creamy white and deliciously fragrant. By many. Magnolia glauca is considered the most beautiful of cur American flowering trees. In flowering time the blooms are sold in enormous quantities by colored women on the streets of Washington and few passers there are who have not the price of a magnolia flower. At the Arnold Arboretum may be seen a beautiful liybrid of Magnolia glauca called Thompsoniana. The other parent is Magnolia tripetala — the umbrella mag- nolia. The flowers of M. Thompsoniana are like those of glauca but three times enlarged. It flowers all through the summer but, unfortunately, it is not quite as hardy as either of its parents. 652 HORTICULTURE May 18, 1907 HORTICULTURE yPL. V MAY 18, 190? NO. 20 PUBLISHED WEEKLY BY HORTICULTURE PUBLISHING CO. 11 Hamilton Place. Boston. Mass. Telephone, Oxford 292 ^VM. J. STEWART, Editor and Manager SUBSCRIPTION PRICE Obc Year, in advance, $1.00: To Foreign Countries, s.oo; To Canada, $1 30 ADVERTISING RATES Per Inch, 30 inches to page $1.00. Discounts on Contracts for consecutive insertions, as follows : One month (4 times) 5 per cent. : three months (13 times) 10 per cent. ; ■la months (26 times) 20 per cent. ; one year (52 times) 30 per cent. Page and half page spaces, special rates on application. " COPYRIOHT, 1907, BY HORTICULTURE PUB. CO. Kaiered as second-class matter December 8, 1904, at the Post Office at Boston. Mass. under the Act of Congress 01 March 3, 1S79. \ CONTENTS Page FRONTISPIECE — Magnolia glauca ORNAMENTAL CONIFERS— A. Hans— Illustrated. . . 649 AMASONIA PUNICEA— Edgar Elvin 650 THE ELM LEAF BEETLE 650 BRITISH HORTICULTURE— W. H. Adsett 651 MAGNOLIA GLAUCA 651 PRESS COMMENTS ON EXPRESS RATE DECISION 653 WHOLESOiVfE CHESTNUTS 653 NEWS OF THE CLUBS AND SOCIETIES Southern California Horticultural Association — New Bedford Horticultural Society — American Peony Society— Pittsburg and Allegheny Florists' and Gardeners' Club— Morris County Gardeners' and Florists' Society— Lenox Horticultural Society — New York Florists' Club — Gardeners' and Flor- ists' Club of Boston 654 American Association of Nurserymen — St. Louis Florists' Club — Connecticut Horticultural Society — American Carnation Society — Club and Society Notes 655 THE NATIONAL FLOWER SHOW— S. S. Skldelsky.. 656 SEED TRADE 659 THE GLASS MARKET 660 CUT FLOWER MARKET REPORTS Boston, Buffalo, Columbus, Detroit, Indianapolis, New York, Philadelphia 665 Twin Cities, Washington 673 MISCELLANEOUS Prof. Storer Resigns 653 Movements of Gardeners 657 Publications Received 658 List of Patents 65S Fighting the Moths 658 Catalogues Received 65^ Incorporated 659 News Notes 660-663 Personal 660 Montreal Notes 660 Business Changes 660 Obituary 660 Newport News Notes 662 Fire Record 662 Philadelphia Notes 662 Detroit Improvements 662 Greenhouses Building or Projected 673 In estimating the intrinsic value of last Get week's far-roaehing aceoniplishment of the -together g, A. F. on behalf of the commercial flor- ist, we shoukl not nndervalue the lesson it teaches of the great power of organization and the im- mense ad\'antage in having at hand the means for the expression of nuitj' of sentiment and action against the Imlly wherever and wlienever he puts in an appearance. Tliere never has been and never will be a more fitting time for those who shape the course of the various small bodies, such as florists' clubs and similar organi- zations, to work towards some practical means for per- manent affiliation and intelligent co-operation between tliese associations and the national society. The mani- fest weakness of the parent society at the present time is the lack of this backing, and the S. A. F. will never attain its best possibilities until this much-needed sup- port is in evidence. It has been well said that an en- lightened patriotism Imows no State boundaries. It is for tbe local organizations to awaken their members to a wider vision and a better realization of the fact that if anything really great and serviceable is to be accom- plislied tbe enemy of any one section or interest must 1)0 treated as the enemy of all. Let us hear less of the selfish plea of "local interests" and "limited territory" and seriously consider what course we may pursue to bring about a general and common advancement and permanent harmony through the adoption of uniform policies. Enemies and opposers to every wise move- nieni are inevitable, but that need not disturb so long as we make it our business to acquire an intimate knowledge of what our profession needs and all co-oper- ate toward the same -great end of providing it. In the same days' mail there comes A reckless policy to us from the north the plaint and its results about trees ruined in the Maine orchards and nurseries through tbe depredations of meadow mice, and from the south the call for better protection of martins and swallows so useful as allies of t he farmers in checking the invasions of the cotton weevil and other insect pests which, if un- restrained, would make all agriculture and all horticul- ture bopelessly impossible. Skunks and hawks and minks, they tell us, are needed to wage war against the destructive mice; orioles, . blackbirds and swallows are invaluable in preying upon the ravaging insects. It is full time that people should consider these things. As usual, it takes a series of severe lessons and hard exjjeri- ences to convince mankind that it is making a costly blunder. It seems vei-y- natural to hunt and destroy reptiles and small animals and birds but the day of reck- ' oning comes in due time when Xature's delicate balance is rudely disturbed and that seems to be the cause of the present trouble. It is computed that the meadow mice have done fully half a million dollars' damage to nurser- ies and orchards in Maine during the past winter and scitentists and statisticians are constantly telling us of the stui3endous loss to crops throughout the country from insect depredations yet the indiscriminate slaying of the creatures which are our natural protectors against these ravages goes on with but little restraint and we iiud, further, the men to whom are entrusted the mak- iug of our laws often opposing with an inexplicable fanaticism measures for the saving of the forests wMeh furnish shelter for these invaluable aiuciliaries of the cultivator of the soil. May 18, 1907 HORTICULTURE Press Comments on the Express Rate Decision An Inviting Opportunity. The first reduction of rates iiiuler the 1906 amendments to the Interstate Commerce law have just been ordered by the Interstate Commerce Commis- sion, on complaint made by the So- ciety of American Florists against the United States Express Company. If eminent corporation lawyers are so confident that Senator Foraker is right in holding the Rate law uncon- stitutional, here is an inviting oppor- tunity for a test case, in which Sen- ator Piatt's corporation and three rail- roads can pool their confiscatory grievances. — N. Y. Worhl, Mini 7, 1907. IVIay IVIake Test Case. The first reduction of rates ordered by the Interstate Commerce Commis- sion in the exercise of authority con- ferred upon that body under the amendments of 190G to the interstate commerce law, affects both railroad and express companies. The United States Express Company is Senator Piatt's corpoiation. The railroad corporations interested are very powerful. It is not improbable that the first decision of ihe commis- sion may be made a test case to de- termine the constitutionality of the rate regulation law. The first applica- tion of the law has apparently hit some of its bittei'est enemies in a ten- der spot. — Worcester (Mass.) Post, Tues- dny. May 7, 1907. Work of New Rate Law. It is a strange and by no means de- lightful situation which the express companies of the country now face because of the attempted extortion of one of their number. In future they must face the fact, fixed and inexor- able, that their charges, like those of the railroads, are subject to review and reduction when necessary by the Interstate Commerce Commission. This is the first tangible evidence of the teeth with which the new rate bill is furnished. The first case of the kind, arising under the new federal rate law, has just been passed upon by the Inter- state Commerce Commission with the consequence that Senator Piatt's ex- press company is ordered to beat a re- treat from a radical advance in rates which it had made last year on cut flowers from New Jersey points to New York city. The advance was so extend- ed, following up a previous marking up of the rate, as to give an impression of unreasonableness on the face of things, and it will be found difficult to quarrel with the commission in reaching the conclusion it does. It is now up to the express company to obey the orders of the commission- ers or appeal to the courts, and in view of the plain weakness of its case it is not likely to do the latter. Tbe one cer- tain thing is that it will not snap Its fingers at the commission in the old familiar' way of the past decade. It would be too expensive a gratification at $5,000 a day, while the finger snap- ping was going on. — Nev: Britoin (Ct.) Beruld, Tiicsda!/, May 7, 1907. Puncturing Corporate Reasoning. In the first decision rendered by the Interstate Commerce Commission, af- fecting an express company rate. Com- missioner Lane neatly punctures the fallacy of corporate reasoning. The complaint arose from an increase of 100 per cent, in the rate on cut flowers from New Jersey points to New York City— from 50 cents to $1 per 100 pounds. The express company pleaded the necessity for increase on account of the cost of delivery in New York, and at- tempted to show that it received little enough for the service from the new rate. First, it declared its contracts with the railroads for carriage com- pelled it to give them from 40 to 45 per cent, of the gross rate; second, its contracts with receiving agents gave them 20 per cent, of the gross rate. Under the new rate the agents got, say, 20 cents and the railroads 45 cents, leaving the company only 35 cents for delivery. No attempt was made to prove that either the agents or the car- riers were entitled to such amounts for the service performed, but merely that under contracts existing they re- ceived that proportion of any rate im- posed. Commissioner Lane justly holds that by such contracts and such reasoning any rate on any commodity might be made to appear unprofitable. The com- mission therefore rules that a rate of 60 cents per 100 pounds is reasonable. Allowing agents and carriers the old rate for service the express company will realize from the rate allowed pre- cisely the same amount it would real- ize from the $1 rate after doubling the compensation of agents and carriers. The case is significant. — Pittshiirg (Fa.) Dispritcli, Monday, May 6, 1907. PROF. STORER RESIGNS. Professor Francis Humphreys Storer, professor of agricultural chemistry, at Harvard, and head of the Bussey Insti- tution since 1871, has resigned, his res- ignation to take effect Sept, 1. In the thirty-seven years of his professorship Professor Storer has not only done the stated teaching of his position in the lecture-room and laboratory: he has also published a comprehensive and durable treatise on agricultural chemis- try, and carried on the general admin- istration of the Bussey Institution, in- cluding the care of the library and the editing of the Bulletin. As a teacher he has been helpful and interesting, because of the wideness of his knowl- edge and his wealth of illustrative ma- terial. As an adniirjistrator he was dil- igent and careful, and an especial friend of students whose financial means were small, and whose early op- portunities had been limited. He de- voted himself without reserve to the Bussey Institution in spite of the fact that the Boston fire of 1872 greatly and permanently reduced its sources of in- come. At the last meeting of the cor- jK'iation Professor Storer was appoint- ed piofessor of agricultural chemistry, emerituS; from Sept. 1. 653 WHOLESOME CHESTNUTS. The time is near at hand when flor- ists will find a way of displaying of a considerable portion of stock of vari- ous kinds in the filling of window boxes and tubs. Although a great many kinds of plants are suitable for this work, there are again some things that are almost indispensably asso- ciated with it. For instance, the varie- gated vinca which is without an equal either for tubs or window boxes for hanging downward from the edges. Scarlet geraniums in two rows with blue lobelia in front along with the vincas make up a very attractive win- dow box at a moderate cost. Fuchsias which were for a time all but forgotten are being utilized now for this kind of work Boston terns are very much at home in window boxes providing they receive proper attention and are placed in a sheltered and somewhat shady situation. Rubber plants answer the purpose equally well under like con- ditions. Dracaena indivisa is a whole decoraiion in itself when placed in the centre of a moderate sized tub, and more stunning still when a number are planted in a long box along with some' other decorative foliage plants, or small flowering plant either. Be- gonias will do very well. Hydrangeas are very good for tubs and for larger ones cannas fit in very well. Coleuses are soft and conse- quently not so enduring as many oth- er things but if bright foliage is de- sirable they may be used, or Achyran- thes, which is a little hardier, may be used instead. Crotons, when hardened properly in anticipation of the duty to be performed make up into charm- ing window box decorations. There may be more than mere talk in the matter of tho falling off in pop- ularity of the American Beauty rose, but granting that there is there need be but little fear but that it will come again to its own. There seems to be no end of new introductions of Nephrolepis and per- haps each new comer has points supe- rior to its predecessor, but notwith- standing this the good old Bostonien- sis is in favor still because of its un- doubted qualities as a graceful, sub- stantial, decorative fern, superior in the former quality at least to any that have as yet sprung from it. Kentias are much sought after this season and the variety Belmoreana more than any other. This variety makes a splendid specimen undoubted- ly, but for a large hall or reception room a specimen plant of K. Forster- iana with its much longer and graceful leaves seems to me to be preferable. Kentias are somewhat high in price. I refer of course to the larger sizes. Memorial Day should count for more than it has so tar, especially to the re- tail florist and grower. Try to make a specialty of something or for that matter boom up a number of things for that day. It is all very patriotic and so on to give a lot of good stuff away for nothing on that day, but it has occurred to some of us that those things would be just as much appre- ciated if something had been paid for them; at any rate it would greatly hasten the time when Memorial Day would be to the craft something like what other occasions are now and have long been. 654 HORTlCULTURi: May 18, 1907 NEWS OF THE CLUBS AND SOCIETIES SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA HORTI- CULTURAL ASSOCIATION. The second spring flower show was held on May 1st to May 8th at Morley Rink, Los Angeles. This was the most elaborate show the Horticultural Asso- ciation of Southern California has ever attempted. It is reported to have been a great success in every way. It was not a competition, but an exhibition of plants and flowers, tropical and sub- tropical, mostly grown in the open. Howard & Smith had a magnificent collection of tree ferns of various kinds, also shrubbery, and new roses intro- duced in California for the first time. Edward Rust, nursery man of South Pasadena, also had a fine collection of ferns and shrubbery, and some fine specimens of English box rarely seen in this part of the country. Detrich & Huston also had a fine exhibit of deco- rative plants. Rising & Dunscombe had a magnificent show of field-grown carnations, also roses. Signal Hill Flo- ral Company had a very fine display of field-grown carnations, coreopsis and other cut blooms known in California as the sea dahlia which is a variety of Leptosyne maritima. Thomas Lambert of Sierra Madre had a splendid show of new English sweet peas, some of which were never before displayed in Oalifornia. Also Miss Reise had an ex- cellent display of sweet peas and new roses. Cacti by Theodore Payue were very good indeed. He also had a table of California wild flowers. H. E. GEORGE. NEW BEDFORD HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY. At the regular monthly meeting of the New Bedford Horticultural Society held on Monday evening, the members listened to an address upon the cul- ture of the dahlia, by N. Allen Lind- say of Marblehead, Mass. Mr. Lind- sey congratulated the society upon its strength and vigor, and in the course of his remarks, pleased his New Bed- ford hearers w'heu he said that noth- ing in the horticultural world enjoyed so wide a popularity as the dahlia. The speaker regretted that several kinds which were popular as far back as 1840 have entirely disappeared. He describes the dahlia as being very capricious; as sometimes a ne'er do well in one gar- den, if thrown over the fence, will do remarkably well in another garden. Th« monthly exhibition of plants and flowers was well patronized. James Garthley of Fairhaven showed an ex- cellent vase of Lady Bountiful carna- tions. Refreshments were served and a very pleasant evening passed. The schedules for the annual show to be held September 12, 13 and 14 are ready for distribution. PEONY SOCIETY. The next meeting and exhibition of the American Peony Society will be held at the State College of Agricul- ture, Cornell University, Ithaca, N. Y., on Tuesday and Wednesday, June 18 and 19, 1907. A. H. PEWKES, Secretary. PITTSBURGH AND ALLEGHENY FLORISTS' AND GARDENERS' CLUB. The subjects at the club meeting, May 7, "The Credit System" and "Bedding Plants," brought out a good attendance. There was quite a liberal display of plants from home growers. S. J. Wolfe showed alstromeria and a very pretty amaryllis. The alstromeria was thought a good plant to force for Easter. H. L. Blind Bros, showed geraniums, all double; no demand for singles in their trade. La Favorite for white, Nutt and Beaute Poitevine, are their leaders, Nutt selling twenty to one of the others. They also dis- played double petunias, lantanas, salvia. Baby Rambler roses, Boston fern, cannas, climbers and bedding plants in variety. C. S. Crall showed geraniums, including Dryden and Tele- graph. Wm. Cromack showed dwarf ageratums in bloom not four inches high. Jno. Bader spoke at length on "The Credit System." T. P. Langhans read a carefully prepared paper on "Credits and Collections" which he thought the most neglected part of the florist's business, due in part to the jealousy and keen competition which exists among florists. In many other lines of business the merchants are organ- ized in a way which enables them by mutual exchange of information to keep posted on the dead beats and poor pay customers and to keep their losses at a minimum, but in the flor- ist's trade in Pittsburg no such under- standing exists, and there is nothing to hinder a dead beat customer from victimizing one florist after another, until he has made the rounds of the trade. Mr. Langhans advocated close collections, and — for retail stores — col- lectors. He also spoke strongly against the general idea of the public that the florist has great profits. He thought that taking into consideration the long hours of the florist, the absence of the half-holiday on Satur- day, and the frequent Sunday work, that there was no business with so little pecuniary reward. The subject of the meeting for June 4 will be "Plants and Flowers Most in Demand for Decoration Day," with samples. The president appointed speakers for the meeting. H. P. JOSLIN, Secretary. MORRIS COUNTY (N. J.) GARDEN- ERS' AND FLORISTS' SOCIETY. At the regular May meeting of this Society a paper was read by Arthur Herrington on the "Making and Care of Lawns." It v.as an instructive paper and much appreciated by the members. Two vases of gladiolus Blushing Bride and two of gladiolus Peach Blossom were shown from Florham Farms; a cultural certificate was awarded. The meeting was In great part devoted to revising the schedule for the fall show, which we have decide 1 to hold on Oct, 31st and Nov. 1st of this year. E. R. LENOX HORTICULTURAL SO- CIETY. A regular meeting of the above so- ciety was held Saturday, May 4, Presi- dent Heremans in the chair. Thomas Proctor was awarded a first-class cer- tificate of merit for two very fine plants of Rehmannia angulata, grown and shown for the first time at Lenox. This very beautiful half-hardy herba- ceous perennial comes from Central China. It is very free flowering; the flowers borne up the stem are rosy purple, about three inches in diameter, and have a rich yellow throat dotted with purple. The individual flowers are large, striking and showy. Seeds sown early in the year will flower the same year— a welcome addition for conservatory use. Mr. Proctor was al- so awarded two certificates of cultural commendation for two well grown plants of Schizanthus Wisetonensis in ten-inch pots, and Phlox divaricata in ten-inch pans. Next meeting night is Saturday, May 18, when important business will be brought up before the society. G. H. INSTONE, Secretary. NEW YORK FLORISTS' CLUB. The May meeting of this club was held on Monday evening, May 13, at the Hotel Earlington. Fifty-five mem- bers were present to listen to Mr. Skidelsky's paper on the National Flower Show. The paper was much enjoyed and brought up a lively dis- cussion. Some twenty or more mem- bers participated and the universal sentiment seemed to favor giving a big boost for the Chicago show. The trustees were instructed by vote to se- cure proper meeting rooms for the club. Patrick O'Mara, Alex. Wallace and John Young were appointed com- mittee on closer relations with the Horticultural Society of New York, with a viev/ lo co-operative exhibitions in New York City. After the meeting John Birnie es- corted Secretary Young, John Donald- son and several other members to the plant market as his guests and not only gave them a royal good time but showed them some things about the plant market they never before real- ized. The Club outing seems to be a pro- nounced success in advance, as over $.500 has been promised in prizes and program advertising. GARDENERS' AND FLORISTS' CLUB OF BOSTON. The next regular monthly meeting of the club will be held at Horticultu- ral Hall on Tuesday evening, May 21st, at S o'clock. In lieu of a lecture there will be a ten-minute talk on Bulbous bedding plants, Herbaceous plants as bedders. and Tender bedding plants, followed by a discussion. Exhibits of hardy bulbous and other seasonable flowers are invited. There will be a whole host of other attractive features which, it is hoped, a large number of members will come and enjoy. W. N. CRAIG, Secretary. May 18, 1907 HORTICULTURE, 655 AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF NUR- SERYMEN. Convention program, Hotel Cadillac, Detroit, Michigan, June 12, 13, 14, 1907: JUNE 12TH, 9.30 O'CLOCK A. M. Calling to Order — Presideut Oilaudo Har- rison, Maryland. Welcome to Micli'gau — Cbarles A. 111- genfrltz, Michigan. Response — Charles T. Smith, Georgia. Welcome to Detroit — Mayor Wm. H. Thompson. Response — Stanley H. Watson, Texas. President's Annual Address — Orlando Harrison, Maryland. Report of Standing Committees— Trans- portation, Tar:Cf, Legislation, Ways and Means, Uniform Inspection, National Cjuu- cU of Horticulture. Arrangements, Public- ity, Editing Report. Report of Secretary; report of Treasurer. Report of Special Representative — B. Albertson, Indiana. Selection of State Vice Presidents. JUNE 12th, 1.30 O'CLOCK P. M. Preparing Nursery Land — R. G. Chase, Geneva, N. Y. ; C. C. Mayhew, Sherman, Texas; John Slebanthaler, Dayton, Ohio. Cultivating Nursery Stocli — G. N. Hobbs, Bridgeport, Indiana; J. P. Doualdsou, Warsaw, Kentucky; Geo. Marshall, Arling- ton, Nebraska. Growing and Grading Apple Seedlings and Apple Trees — F. W. Watson, Topeka, Kansas; E. S. Welch, Shenandoah. Iowa; B. J. Bagby, New Haven, Missouri. Glowing Peach — J. C. Hale, Winchester, Tennessee; W. T. Hood, Richmond, Vir- ginia; F. D. Green, Perry, Ohio. Meeting of Nurserymen's Mutual Pro- tective Associaticn at 4 o'clock p. m. (Place to be announced.) JUNE 12TH, 8.00 O'CLOCK P. M. Nurseries of the United States. (Illus- trated.) Prof. John Craig, Cornell Uni- versity, Ithaca, N. Y. JUNE 13TH, 9.30 O'CLOCK A. M. Growing, Grading and Storing Grape Vines— E. H. Pratt, Fredoi la, N. Y. ; Eugene Willets, North Collins. Growing Ornamentals — W. H. Wymau, North Arlington, Md. ; R. C. Berckmans. Augusta, Georgia; Geo. C. Perkins, New- ark, N. Y. Growing Cherry — W. F. Heikes, Hunts- vllle, Ala; J. W. Gaines, Zenia,Ohio; Harry D. Simpson, Vlncennes, Ind. Growing Small Fruits— W. N. StarCE, New Carlisle, Ohio; N. E. Chandler, Ar- gentine, Kas. ; C. A. D. Baldwin, Bridge- man, Mich. Spraying Nursery Stock — J. H. Hale. South Glastonbury, Conn.; H. McDonald, Salem, Oregon. JUNE 13TH, 1.30 O'CLOCK P. M. Storage of Nursery Stock — D. S. Lake. Shenandoah, Iowa; J. M. Underwood, Lake City, Minn.; H. G. Bryant, Daven- port, Iowa. How Can Nurserymen Prevent Apple Crown-Gall and Hairy-Root — Prof. C. G. Hedgecock, U. S. Department Agricul- ture, St. Louis, Mo. Marketing Nursery Stock — Charles E. Greening, Monroe, Mich; C. J. Maloy, Rochester. N. Y.; Geo. H. Whiting, Yank- ton, So. Dakota. Shall this Association Attempt to Es- tablish Standard Sizes or Grades for Fruit Trees— J. M. Pitkin, Newark, N. Y.; E. P. Bernardin, Parsons, Kansas: Abner Hoopes, Westchester, Pa. Meeting of American Nursei.vmen's Pro- tective Association at 4 o'clock p. m. (Place to be announced.) JUNE 14TH, 9 O'CLOCK P. M. Managing Salesmen — J. W. Hill, Des Moines, Iowa; C. R. Burr, Manchester. Conn. Need of Co-operation Among Niirser.v- mcn — J. H. Dayton, Painesville. Ohio; H. S. Bird, Benton Harbor, Mich. Shall We Change the Date of Annual Meeting?- Wm. Pitkin. Rochester, N. Y.; Peter "Youngers, Geneva, Nebraska. Report of Committee on Exhibits; Re- port of Committee on Resolutions; Elec- tion of Officers; Selection of next place of meeting. ST. LOUIS FLORISTS' CLUB. A very large attendance at the club meeting on last Thursday afternoon enjoyed a most interesting meeting. Good delegations from Kirkwood. Ed- wardsville and Collinsville were in at- dance. According to Secretary Beneke the membership has again reached 100. The trustees made a report that they had made all arrangements for the celebration of the club's twentieth an- niversary, which will take place in the new and elegant Hibernian Hall. This will be for florists only. Members and their florist friends will be invited. It will be a stag affair, with music, sing- ing, dancing and refreshments — as Chairman Smith says, a round of pleas- ure during the entire evening. The trustees were also instructed to prepare for the club's annual picnic during the month of July, and report arrange- ments at the meeting in June. A great discussion was started on the question as to the different ways of fumigation. Prof. Irish, G. H. Pring and G. Fulgraf of the Missouri Botan- nical Garden were present and took part in the discussion. J. F. Amann and Frank Fillmore added greatly to the discussion by their long experience. This question of fumigation will be continued at the next meeting. Presi- dent H. C. Irish will, it is said, map out a programme for the June meeting which will take place June 13, at 2 o'clock. CONNECTICUT HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY. The regular meeting of th;s body was held in County Building, on Fri- day, May 10. President Sternberg oc- cupied the chair and there was a large attendance of members. It was pansy night, and considering the back- wardness of the season the quality of the exhibits was surprisingly good. The bright particular event of the evening was a lecture on "The His- tory of the Modern Pansy" by John Gerard, New Britain, Conn. Mr. Gerard, who is one of our active mem- bers, is a noted pansy specialist and handled his subject ii) masterly style. He traced the descent of the famous strains of today back to the original, small violas and proved conclusively that the credit of "creating" the mod- ern pansy belonged to a Miss Mary Bennett (daughter of an Earl of Tan- kerville) who began the selection and hybridizing of violas at Walton-ou- Thames. England, in ISIO. The ad- dress was listened to with much in- terest and the lecturer was awarded a hearty vote of thanks. The committee appointed to judge the exhibits announced their awards as follows: John Gerard, diploma; T. F. Huss, J. A. Weber and E. F. Mc- Dermott, certificate of merit; Amos Reynolds and J. Ketzmeyer, honora- ble mention. The committee on exhi- bitions reported progress and inti- mated that the fall show would be held early in November. The society is in a nourishing condition and at this meeting seven new members were added to the roll. ALEX. GUMMING. AMERICAN CARNATION SOCIETY. Carnation Registered. By Mrs. Jennie P. Snow. Andrew Carnegie. A red sport of Harlowar- den, a perfect glowing scarlet, good keeper and fine shipper, much freer than Harlowarden and a continuous bloomer with a perfect non-bursting calyx. This name is used provision- ally to be approved or rejected at the next annual meeting of this society. A. M. HERR, Secretary. Lancaster, Pa. CLUB AND SOCIETY NOTES. The San Diego Floral Association, San Diego, Cal., will hold their flower show on May 29. The Naturalist Society of Central Falls, R. I., has appointed a commit- tee to arrange for a flower show in June. The rhododendron show of the Mas- sachusetts Horticultural Society has been postponed from June 1 to June 8, on account of the backward season. The Amateur Horticultural Society of Springfield, Mass., at its meeting on May 3 decided to hold a flower show In June, the date to be decided on later. The Rose Society of Portland, Ore., are making plans for an extensive rose show. The Forestry building at the Lewis and Clark fair grounds has been secured for the display. The. California State Floral Society of San Francisco, which is the oldest of its kind on the Pacific Coast, will join with the Pacific Coast Horticultu- ral Society in holding a flower show in October. The American Association of Park Superintendents is considering the ad- visability of changing the date of its Toronto meeting from August 6, 7 and S, to August 15, 16 and 17, for the con- venience of those of its members who v.'ould like to include in this vacation trip the convention of the S. A. F. at Philadelphia, which opens on August 20. The annual meeting of the Ameri- can .\ssociation of Nurserymen will be held at Detroit, Mich., on June 12, 13, 14, 1907, in the Hotel Cadillac, and ex- traordinary efforts are being put forth to make this the largest convention In the history of the Association. The officers are: President, Orlando Har- rison, Berlin, Md.; secretary, George C. Seager, Rochester, N. Y.; chairman of exhibits, Thomas B. Meehan, Dresh- ertown, Pa. A CORRECTION. The Siberian Iris (I. Sibirica) which was the subject of our frontispiece in last week's issue, was inadvertently designated in the title as Spanish Iris, a mistake which was no doubt immediately apparent to most of our readers. 6S6 HORTICUI^TURE, May 18, 1907 THE NATIONAL FLOWER SHOW. A Paper Read Before the New York Fiorists' Club by S. S. Skidelsky. The proposed National or Interna- tional Flower Show, to be held at Chi- cago during the month of November, 1908, will unquestionably prove an epoch making event in the history of horticulture. And right here the thought occurs to me. that, unless we put forth our best efforts and our utmost energies, bear- ing in mind that upon the success or failure of this first attempt hinges the future of an industry, involving mil- lions of dollars, unless we stand shoul- der to shoulder and work for the com- mon good of all— each according to his means and might — unless we do this, 1 say, we shall have no right to enter the ranks of progressive business men. It is nearly two years ago, at Wash- ington, when E. G. Hill— "the sage" of Richmond, Ind., first broached the sub- ject of a National Flower Show. His observations oa the European conti- nent, where such shows are held an- nually under the auspices of Royal and National Horticultural Societies, as in England and Fi-ance for example, led him to believe that an enterprise of this sort, undertaken by the Society of American Florists and given under the auspices of the American Sovereigns — • the people — could not but prove a suc- cess. And how, I will ask in passing, could it prove otherwise? As a matter of course, opinions pro and con were freely expressed on all sides. There were those who predicted inevitable failure, basing their predic- tions upon no other reasons than such as presented themselves to their dis- torted, pessimistic imaginations. "Why, indeed, should a National Flower Show be thought of at all? Why? Haven't we plenty of local shows of all kinds — they reasoned — that never pay? And who would benefit by this National Show anyway? Men, who have some- thing to sell, of course. It is all non- sense, they concluded — and there is nothing to it." There were others, however, who took a much broader view of the situa- tion, whose mental vision was in no "wise circumscribed by petty jealousies or selfish motives of one sort or another, who could see the great pos- sibilities for the advancement of horti- culture, who could realize the inesti- mable advantages that would accrue to our interests, who, in brief, took a re- trospective view of horticulture, com- paring the present with the past and drawing their conclusions as to the future. Kindled by an enthusiasm well worthy of the cause, there soon formed a small circle of men, who were, so to speak, carried away by the idea — and a subscription list for the necessary pre- mium guarantee fund was started. Something like $4000 was subscribed there and then. Thus the idea of a National Flower Show — the first show of the kind ever attempted upon the American continent — bids fair to be- come a successful reality. The National Flower Show, it may be depended upon, will not only come to pass, but like any other great work, ever attempted by public spirited men for the benefit of a people at large — it is destined to fulfil a mission; it aims to inspire them with a desire for all to educate our people, to enthuse them, that is beautiful in nature, to show them by means of an object lesson how things caUjbe done, how the humble garden and the humble cottage of the workingman can be made as attractive in their way as the magnificent grounds surrounding the stately mansion of the millionaire. What the progressive and enterprising florist has attempted and has carried out in a small way in his own town— what public spirited in- dividuals have accomplished by way of spreading the idea of horticulture in their own communities, — the National Flower Show aims to do on a large scale. We are all familiar, more or less, with the history of the National Cash Register Company's institution at Dayton, Ohio. We know that Mr. Pat- terson, the head of that model insti- tution—has worked long and hard to transform a wilderness into a garden spot. We have been told how rowdy- ism that took pleasure in wanton de- struction of flower beds and lawns was converted in the end to the gospel of ornamental horticulture, how unsightly cottages in the immediate vicinity of that institution were transformed "into beautiful little palaces, how tin cans and rubbish heaps of all sorts dis- appeared, flower beds and shrubbery taking their place. To the moralist- such a transformation bears another lesson, for who will question the be- nign and wholesome influence of beau- tiful surroundings upon the mind and character of the child, the youth— our future lawmaker or law-breaker? He was a wise man indeed, who said; "Tell me your company — and I will tell you who you are." To paraphrase this saying — we may put it thus; "Show me your surroundings — and I will define your character and social standing in your community." After all we are but creatures of circumstances,— to the one who rises from amidst squalid and filthy sur- roundings and forces his way through into a world of light — there are hun- dreds who succumb to the darkness and wretchedness of the nether regions. If I remember rightly, it was the late Benjamin Harrison, who, in a, speech at one of the Indianapolis chry- santhemum shows, remarked, that "the man who loves flowers, was never known to abuse his wife" — or some- thing to that effect. But, to return to the subject, stripped of its moral element. Viewed in the light of pure utilitarianism of commer- cialism, a National Flower Show, such as it is intended to hold at Chicago, must as a matter of course bear good fruit. We need but recall the early struggle of the florists of a genera- tion or two ago, men still living in our midst,— their trials and tribula- tions long before a society of American Florists and Ornamental Horticultur- ists sprung up, long before a Carnation Society made its appearance or a local flower show of any sort was ever thought of, to arrive at the conclusion that the progress we have achieved was due in a large measure, not so much to individual endeavor or to in- dividual enterprise, as to a combina- tion of efforts, having for its aim the benefit of each, individually, and of all as a body. Whatever arguments one may ad- vance in favor of that hackneyed in- junction, "Attend ' to your own bus- iness, etc.," whatever success one may pomt at as the result of strict attention to one's own affairs, it is a fact beyond dispute that the Society of American Florists and Ornamental Horticultur- ists IS responsible for most of our achievements in the past and, if I may venture a prophesy, for much . more than we are sure to accomplish in the future. I will go further and say, that the Society of American Florists, as a body, composed of earnest, energetic progressive and intelligent men is di- rectly responsible for the success of the very man, who "can't see what good it will do him to join our So- ciety." "What Good?" Let the history of our Society speak for itself. Twenty- five years of energetic work along pro- gressive lines has brought about the re- sults which we see in the greenhouses at the store, on the highways and by- ways throughout the land. Our im- proved products, the evolution of the button-sized carnation, the measlv rose and chrysanthemum with perfect "speci- mens of their kind, our improved facil- ities of marketing our products, our business methods, etc.,— are all due to organized effort, to the Society of American Florists. "What good!" I need but cite the recent victory scored by our Society before the Interstate Commerce Com- mission-a victory that will compel the United States Express Company to sub- mit to reasonable rates and incident- ally, will save dollars to the man who can't see any good in our Societv. Verily "in union there is strength." We all know by experience what it means to give a local flower show; we know how these flower shows, whether financial successes or financial fail- ures, have induced the growers to vie with each other in their efforts to show their best products, how these in turn, have induced the dealers to handle the best at prices remunerative to both the growers and themselves, how further- more, the flower buying public has learned to discriminate, to draw the line between a high-grade flower and the semblance of one, not market- able at any price. The demand at all times, as we all know, is for high grade stock. To the man or woman, to whom all flowers looked alike but a few years ago, nothing but the best appeals today. Whence this change, this tremendous advance along pro- gressive lines within but a compara- tively short space of time? The ans- wer is easily given. The local flower show, often held under adverse and discouraging conditions has brought about this result; it has educated the public, it has brought the grower and the dealer together; it has induced the private gardener and the amateur to advance to the front and to improve up- on past achievements. Thanks to these shows we have ceased to dwell within our own shells, to grope in the dark, as it were, each for himself. We have learned by actual experience the les- son of combination, or "community of intP'-ests," if I may borrow the" ex- pression that has originated somewhere on Wall Street. What has been accomplished. I re- peat, by the progressive florist in a small way, in his own town, what the public spirited individuals have brought about in their own communi- ties, what the florists' clubs have May IS, 1907 HORTi culture: 667 NEPHROLEPIS Piersoni fl^legantissima Ttke Tarrytown Fern A good stock in all sizes on hand at all times. A splendid seller and money-maker. Large specimen plants, ready for immediate sale : 6-inch at 75c and $J.OO each; 8-inch at $1.50 and $2.00 each; 1 0-inch at $3.00 each; 12-inch at $5.00 each; 14-inch at $7.50 each; J 6-inch at $10.00 each. Also fine young stock for growing on, 2>4-inch at $8.00 per hundred. F. R. PIERSON CO., Tarrytown-on-Hudson, N. Y. achieved by means of giving occasion- al flower shows, tlie promoters of the National Flower Show aim to accom- plish for every florist, nurseryman, gardener and amateur — of every city, town and village — in every State in the Union. It is the aim and object of the Na- tional Flower Show, to be held at Chicago, not only to bring forth the best there is in cultivation, both here and abroad, for the inspection of "so- ciety folks" — but also to inaugurate a campaign of education for the ben- efit of our people as a whole — to dem- onstrate, it such a thing is possible, through the public press and by means of circular letters, pamphlets, etc., to the great mass of horny-handed Ameri- cans the beauties and wholesome in- fluences of shrubs, flower beds, lawns and trees — in a word, to promote hor- ticulture m all its branches among all the people. How often do we hear such re- marks, that, ■ horticulture in this coun- try is still in its infancy," that the possibilities for its development are practically unlimited, that much as ■we have advanced during the past decade or two, the future development of horticulture bids fair to surpass our most sanguine expectations. If this be true, as it unquestionably is, is it not high time that we make some effort to hasten the approach of its development? Is it not within our •own power to devise some means and ways in order to bring about the re- sults desired more speedily and with- in our own time? Why wait until Mrs. Jones' infant daughter, playing upon a rubbish heap in that back yard, may some day, when she grows into "womanhood and has a home of her ■own, prefer a canna bed to a bed of tin •cans? Why not show to Mrs. Jones herself the striking contrast between the two — the beauty of the one and the unsightly, ugly features of the other? Is it not within the range of possi- bility that Mrs. Jones may turn the scales in favor of the flower bed? Aside from the fact that the National Flower Show is sure to bring dollars and cents into the pockets of the very men who have neither the time nor the patience for "such innovations" — aside from the fact that a show of this kind is sure to benefit our peo- ple at large, for no industry, be it the cultivation of sugar beets — or shrub- bery— was ever known to prove other- wise but beneficial to a community — aside from these obvious facts, we must not overlook the educational, aesthetic and moral features of such a flower show — a benefit that can neither be overestimated, nor can it be estimated by the usual standard of dollars and cents. After all, the future of horticulture, like the future strength and stability of our beloved republic, depends, not so much upon the favored few, able' to gratify their whims and desires, as upon the great mass of the American people. The future of horticulture hinges not upon what is being or will be done at Newport, along the Hud- son or at Lenox, but upon the general improvement in the conditions, en- vironments and educational standards of cur people throughout the great American continent. Just as soon as the miner in the Pennsylvania coal regions, or the laborer in the over- crowded tenements in our cities, or the fprmer in the Dakotas will deem it a necessity to relieve the squalor and the painful monotony of their daily surroundings by the introduc- tion of a potted plant, a flower or a shrub into their homes — just as soon as this comes to pass — as come it will — the future of horticulture will be laid on a solid and most enduring foundation. And right here I can scarcely re- frain from saying a few words (al- though I am repeating myself) on the need of organization, on the need of concerted action in behalf of a com- mon cause. That Chicago will have the honor as well as the Herculean task to hold this first National Flower Show — done not necessarily mean, as some perhaps are prone to think, that this is to be a Chicago affair. Not by any means. While Chicago under- takes the work — and a tremendous work it is — it will depend on the aid and co-operation of the Eastern cities and the Eastern growers. This Is cer- tain. It is likewise certain that in order to make a success of this, our first attempt, there must be no divi- sion of forces, no division of inter- ests, no geographical lines drawn. Boston, as well as Milwaukee, must come to the front and help share the burden of Chicago. "Let us ever re- member," said the late President Mc- Kinley, "that our interest is in con- cord, not in conflict." Let us remember this, if we wish to see horticulture upon a plane equal to that of any other great industry in our country. MOVEMENTS OF GARDENERS. J. R. Duby has assumed the duties of gardener to John Shepard, Phillips Beach, Swampscott, Mass. Andrew Meyer has been reappoint- ed city forester with Wm. Jordan a.s assistant in St. Louis, Mo. David Gordon, formerly gardener on the Plant estate at Eastern Point, Ct.. has taken charge of the greenhouses and grounds of A. M. Young at Bran- ford, Ct. In and Around Morristown, N. J. Wm. Kissling has accepted the posi- tion of head gardener to Edward A. Day, Madison Ave. Frank Cullen has moved here from Summit, N. J., to take charge of the greenhouses and gardens of Geo. E. Chisolm. "Jack" Downing will continue his foremanship in the greenhouses of Dr. D. H. McAlpin, Littleton, N. J., tor another year. John C. Elliott, formerly foreman in the "Spring Brook Farm" greenhouses, has accepted the position of superin- tendent on the estate of John I. Water- burg, Glen Road. Samuel Stewart, formerly head gar- dener to G. E. Chisolm, has accepted the position of superintendent on "Wheat Sheaf," the country residence of Gustav E. Kissel. Geo. G. Frelinghuysen is having his place on Whippany road improved by extensive and artistic plantings of shrubbery. J. H. Tvoy is the architect and Richard Vince has charge of the work. 658 HORTICULTURE. May 18, 190T PUBLICATIONS RECEIVED. The U. S. Dept. o£ Agriculture, Bu- reau of Biological Survey, has issued a circular on the value o£ swallows as insect destroyers. The importance of protecting swallow s wherever found is emphasized, and the great usefulness of these birds in the war being waged against the cotton boll weevil in the south is forcibly demonstrated. The Minnesota Horticulturist, for May contains much practical informa- tion, especially for the fruit grower. A portrait and obituary notes of the late R. H. L. Jewett of Corning, Cal., is included. Secretary Latham gives the membership of the Minnesota Horticultural Society by which this monthly is supported as 232.5, :t pretty good evidence of Minnesota's interest in horticulture. Among the recent valuable publica- tions by thB TJ. S. Department of Ag- riculture are Farmers' Bulletins, Nos. 282, 283 and 289, on Celery by W. R. Beattie, Spraying for Apple Diseases and the Codling Moth in the Ozarks by W. M. Scott and A. L. Quaintance, and Beans by L. C. Corbett, respect- ively. These are all very practical In their contents, fully illustrated and of great value to the truck farmer and truit grower. We have received from Secretary "Wesley Greene volume 41 of the tran- sactions of the Iowa Horticultural So- ciety, teing the animal report for 1906. It is a L-outd voiume of over 500 pages. The fruit grower will find in it much to interest and instruct, fspecially on the subjects of apples, plums, and strawberries. The possibilities of fruit growing in Iowa are well brought out in a number of valuable papers and the ornamental trees and plants are not forgotten. The set of Forest Service circulars and leaflets sent out by the Depart- ment of Agriculture April 29, 1907, con- tain much instructive matter for public enlightenment as well as for the use of those directly interested in tree planting. There are fourteen of them. Among the trees treated upon are the Russian mulberry, white ash, slippery elm, white willow, black walnut, tam- arack, Osage orange, coffee tree, green ash, yellow poplar, black cherry and sugar maple. Proceedings of the Sixteenth Annu- al Meeting of the American Carnation Society, held in Toronto, Ont., Janu- ary 23 and .24, 1907. This is an ex- ceptionally fine report, the most com- plete and accurate ever issued by the American Carnation Society we should say. It contains much that the ambitious carnation grower needs to know and nobody should think of car- nation growing as a profession or a p.astime in these days without having a copy of this report. Membership in the society is the only cost and it is cheap at that. A list of members is appended but the honorary members arc, for some reason, overlooked. 851,675. 851,710. 851,727. 851,729. 851,741. 851,750. 851,840. 851,872. 851,901. 851,902. 851,928. 851,959. 852,086. 852,109. 852,251. 852,316. 852.669. 852,746. 852,777. 852,843. 852,996. 853,004. 853,039. 853,046. 853,047. 853,072. 853,160. 853,179. LIST OF PATENTS. Issued April 30, 1907. Harrow. Jacob C. Ferguson, Wilber, Nebr. Hopple or Regulator for Plows. William N. Thorn- ton, Cedar Hill, Texas. Cultivator. William M. Ash- more, near Rara Avis, Miss. Plow. Spencer B. Carter, Elizabeth City, N. C. Seed Planter. James S. Gard- ner, Java, Ala., assignor of one-half to Jesse W. Dis- mukes, Java, Ala. Replanting Attachment for Cultivators. Marion V. Hodges, Rushville, 111. Lawn Trimmer. Sumner 0. Sawyer, Traverse City, Mich. Plow. Willoughby D. Dozier, Weeksville, N. Q. Mower. James H. Sherrard, Sparta, 111. Plow Jointer. Roy C. Smith, East Germantown, Ind. Manure Spreader. Frank M. Goodhue, Batavia, 111. Agricultural Implement. Pe- ter Peterson, Chicago, 111. Plow Attachment. Wilson B. Tunnell, Van, Texas. Drill. Dean B. Edwards, Wauchope, Saskatchewan, Canada. Plow. Charlie C. Addington, Wheelersburg, Ohio. Cultivator Shovel or Tooth. Charles Burmeister and Earnest Boldt, Calumet, la. Issued May 7, 1907. Cultivator. George S. Mayn, Tipton, Ind. Draft Appliance for Farm Im- plements. William T. Ste- vig, Pulaski, Iowa. Combined Lister Plow and Planter. Thomas J. Dudley, Abilene, Texas, assignor to Ed. S. Hughes, Abilene, Texas, and H. C. Stahl, Bellevue. Ohio. Plow. Marvin D. Main, Cort- land, N. Y., assignor of one- half to Lynn R. Lewis, Cort- land, N. Y. Plow. Conrad Bohrssen, Gross Munzel, near Wunstorf, Ger- many. Plow. Wilhelm G. Danielsen, Logan, Utah. Cultivator. John J. Stalder, Meade, Kansas. Steam Plow. Jesse W. Vani- man, Wichita, Kansas. Plow. Richard J. Vickery and John J. Dinsmore, Clark, S. D. Combination Weed Gatherer and Cutter. John N. Eames, Medford, Mass. Disk Harrow. Cyrus N. Cass, Spangle, Wash. Hoe. James S. Lestel, Atlan- ta, Georgia. PAYS US WELL. You will please not repeat our large advertisement of last week, as the goods we offered have all been sold. Over $500 worth of direct sales from one offer pavs us well, as in fact all our advertising in HORTICULTURE does. A. H. HEWS & CO.. Inc. Cambridge, Mass., April 25, 1907. PRIMULA SEED Tho Finest in America f Orange King (novelty) Bright Salmon Pure W'hite Blush White Rose Scarlet Royal Blue Mixed Trade Pkt. $1.00 54 Trade Pkt. 60c Giant Novelties i Double Pink Trade pkt. \ Double Crimson $1.00 Primula Obconica Kesmesina deep rose Tr. pkt. SOc *' Alba, pure white SOc nixed SOc Primula floribunda ^randiflora (Buttercup) SOc " Forbesii (Baby Primrose) 2Sc '• Kewensis (Giant yellow Buttercup) $1.00 This charming addition to our greenhouse Primroses originated at the Royal Gardens, Kew, as an accidental cross between the small, but bright-flowered Himalayan spe- cies, P. FLORIBUNDA, and the sweet-scented P. VERTICILLATA, a native of .\rabia. The plant is a strong grower, with bright green leaves, and numerous erect flower- scapes. 10 to l.S inches in height producing flowers in whorls at in- tervals along their whole length. The flowers are fragrant, bright yellow in color, with a slender tube and spreading limb, nearly an inch in diameter. As a v\'iiiter-flowering decorative plant it is an acquisi- tion; its floriferousness when in a very small .state is remartcable. ARTHUR T. BODDINGTGN 342 W. 14th St., N. Y. FIGHTING THE MOTHS. Without opposition, the Massachu- setts legislative committee on agricul- ture has recommended an appropria- tion of $225,000 to stop the moth pest as far as possible during the coming year, although Vice-President Elson of the Society for the Suppression of Gypsy Moths said that all idea of ex- terminatitig the moths in Massachu- setts had been given up. At the hearing held before the board the moth fighters from the infected sections were present in force and out- lined the work necessary to prevent the ravages of their arch enemy and then asked for the appropriation. Extermination is the watchword in the districts outside the reservations. In the latter places they will work on suppression. They said that the para- sites were still in the experimental stage and they would aid in suppress- ing the pests. Field Agent Enwright of Medford said that to exterminate the moths at the present time they would need the assistance of the Almighty, but that the parasites had brought a new hope to the fighters. We would like to inform the trade that our representative, Mr. De Groot, has left today tor a trip through Eu- rope for the interests of our business, looking after the packing and filling of the orders of our American customers, visiting the Holland, Belgium, French and German growers and make ar- rangements to remove our headquar- ters now at Arnhem, Holland, to Hille- gom, Holland JOHN SCHEEPERS & CO. May IS, 1907 HORTICULTURE 659 Seed Trade Sweet peas, under favt)i-able (dudi- tions, have produced as high as :i tou and a halt of seed to the acre. Ft has been computed that the Santa Clara Valley, California, produces a little more than 2,000,000 pounds of seed per annum, the sale of which nrings in upwai-ds of $1,500,000 yearly. A writer in The Garden states that all seeds that rats; mice or birds es- teem can be effectually protected by coating them with red lead. Afte- dampeniug the seed the red lead is stirred among them until each kernel is coated and separate. The twenty-fifth annual convention of the American Seed Trade Associa- tion is to be held in New York, June 25-27, at the Hotel Astor. The hotel is centrally located, only a short dis- tance from the Grand Central Station, convenient to the subway and all sur- face lines, and is a most suitable place for the holding of the convention. CATALOGUES RECEIVED. Kelly's Market Garden, East Spo- kane, Wash. — List of vegetable plants, small fruits, etc. A. Hielscher, the progressive wire- worker of Detroit, is mailing a well il- lustrated price list to the trade. S. J. McMichael, Findlay, O.— Wholesale Trade List of Vegetables, Greenhouse and Bedding Plants. Phoenix Nursery Company, Bloom- ington, 111. — A very full list of fruit and ornamental trees, shrubs, and climbers and hai-dy border plants. INCORPORATED. The Pennsylvania Nursery Co., Shermansville, Pa., has been incor- porated with capital of $25,000. The J. E. Wing & Bros. Seed Co., Mechanicsburg. O., by J. E. Wing, W. C. Wing, C. B. Wing, Janette Wdng and T. M. Clemans; capital stock $30,000. BEGONIAS TUBEROUS ROOTED Doz. 100 Single While $.50 $3.00 Red . . .50 3.00 Rose . .50 3.00 Yellow . .50 3 00 Orange . .50 3.00 Mxd Colors. 40 2 50 Double colors, sep- arate or mxd.1.00 6.00 W. Elliott & Sons '-'^X-^ 201 Fulton St., N.y. FISKE'S SEEDS For Immediate Sowing GLADIOLUS BULBS In variety and mixture Our Trade List Mailed on Application H, E. FISKE SEED CO, Faneuil Hall Square, BOSTON CINERARIA The Cineraria seed offered by us is the best procurab e. Imm'-nsc trusses of the largest flowers are produced. Have been awarded numerous First Prizes. J6 Trade 'J'radc Pkt. Pkt. GrandiflornPriie Dwarf. Mxd. $0 60 $1 00 " " Medium Tall. Mixed CO 100 James' Giant Strain. Mixed . (10 1 GO Hybrida Choice Mixed 30 50 Double Mixed CO 100 PRIMULA FRINGED CHINESE VARIETIES Alba Magnifica. White $0 00 $100 Chiswick Red. Brilliant Red .. 60 1 (JO Holborn Blue 60 ICO KermetfinaSplendens. Crimson 60 1 00 Rosy Morn. Pink 60 100 Stellata. (Sutton's Star). Orig- inal pkt., $1.25 Fern Leaved. Mixed colors CO 1 00 Michell's Choicest European Mixture contains only the very finest sorts, selected from the best strains. (Peri-1602 $2.00) William's Superb Strain. Mxd. 60 1 00 Double White CO 1 00 " Mixed. 60 100 Also a full line of Obconica Varieties. CYCAS REVOLUTA Strong healthy stems 25 lbs. $2.25, $8-50 per 100 lbs. Send for our Wholesale Price List. HENRY F. MICHELL CO. 1018 Market Street PHILADELPHIA - PA. WE HAVE BEGONIAS, CHOICE PEONIES, JAPANESE LILIES and SAQO PALM STEMS. WRITE US AT ONCE. JOHNSON SEED COMPANY 217 Market St. Philadelphia, Pa, G. G. MORSE & CO. 171-173 Olay St., SAN FRANCISCO, CAL. PULVERIZED SHEEP MANURE Direct from ranches in the West. We have on hand for Immediate delivery a large supply of exceptionally flne^ quality. For the Lawn, The Greenhouse, For the Herbaceous Garden, For the Flower Garden, For the Vegetable Garden, Use Purity Brand Sheep Manure. PRICE, Ton, $40.00; half ton, $20.00; 500 lbs., 10.00; 100 lbs., $2.50. R.&J.FARQUHAR&GO., 6 and 7 So. Market St., BOSTON. ESTABLISHED 1 802 Cold Storage LILY OF THE VALLEY PIPS, best possible grade, in cases of looo and 3000 pips each, at $12.00 per 1000. Advance Orders now being booked for BERMUDA EASTER LILIES and ROMAN HYACINTHS. SEND FOR PRICES J. M.THORBURN & CO. 33 Barclay St., through to 38 Park Placi NEW YORK Everything of the Highest Qrade Grey's Highest Grade of Tested Seeds=^ Send for Catalogue THOMAS J. GREY & CO. 32 & 33 So. Market St.. BOSTON BRIDGEMAN'S SEED WAREHOUSE RICKARDS BROS. Props. 4r-54 NO. MARKET ST., BOSTON, MASS 37 East 19th St., NEW YORK CITY The Largest Seed Growers on the Pacific Coast NEW STOCKS FLOWER SEEDS for FLORISTS Wholesale Catalogue Ready. Send for it today. But first readout adveriisement on page 105 in the Hor- ticulture for January 26, 1907. Ii is woilh reading. James Vick's Sons Seedsmen Rochester, N. Y. High Grade Seeds for Market Gardener, Florist and Farmer Catalogues Free Joseph Breck & Sons Corp. Burpee's Seeds P PHILADELPHIA W AULIFLOWERS A B B A G E Blue List of Wholesale Prices mailed only to those who plant for profit. HJALMAR HARTMANN & CO., 12 Stormeade, COPENHAGEN, DENMARK. 660 HORTICULTURE May 18, 1907 I NEWS NOTES. Robt. Klagge of Mt. Clemens. Mich., declares La Detroit to be the best pay- ing rose on his place. The Society of Horticulture of Or- leans and Loiret, Prance, has awarded a gold medal to Levavasseur & Sons for their pink "baby rambler" rose, Maman Levavasseur. The Woman's Club of York, Pa., has inaugurated a movement to convert the public school yards into flower gar- dens and playgrounds for the children during the summer. The Gardeners' Chronicle for April 27 contains a supplementary illustra- tion of Hippeastrum Queen of Spots, a cross between a show variety and H. pardinum. It appears to be a perfect beauty, uniquely spotted carmine on white ground. The Royal Horticultural Society of London, Eng., awarded the silver gilt Lindley medal on April 30 to the beau- tiful Gloriosa Rothschildsiana. An award of merit was given to carnation Jessica, color "white flaked with scar- let." Any relative of our Jessica? A new rambler rose named Tausend- schon, of German origin is well spoken of in foreign horticultural journals. The flower is described as large— nearly three inches across— fairly double, five to eight in a cluster, color pink suf- fused yellow. Its habit of blooming clear down to the base indicates future popularity as a pot plant. There are on exhibition in the glass show case in Welch Brothers' estab- lishment in Boston several seedling carnations raised by John Barr, one of which is to all appearances a highly improved Victory. In color, form, fra- grance and habit it strongly resembles that famous variety, but the flower is considerably larger and more sym- metrically built. It is surely worth watching. MONTREAL NOTES. The weather still continues very cold and but little planting or seeding has been done. The trade in general is complaining of dullness. The seed people are not rushed as usual owing to the backward spring. There have been many changes among the florists this spring. S. S. Bain has given up his Beaver Hall store; Jos. Bennett has gone out of the retail business, and is missed from the place on Windsor street that he occupied so long; D. J. Sinclair has closed his branch here, and Mrs. Graves has retired from business. We hear that Mrs. White will go out of business and Baker of Longueville will probably succeed her. Drennan of Westmount is also looking for a place to locate. Mr. Gray, late Mon- treal manager for Sinclair, has taken full charge of the Wright store on St. Catherine street. He took the third prize for window decoration for the Horse Show held last week. The Dutchmen have shipped large consignments of roses, palms and other stock to the auction rooms lately, where they were sold for any- thing they would bring. This injures the trade to a very large extent. Spring Bedding Plants Crimson Ramblers strong, shapely plants witli an abundance of flowers, 7-in., 50c, 75c, $1 00 each. Baby Ramblers, 5-in., 200, 25c each : 6-in., 35C, 5Dc each. Cannas, strong plants, $10, $12.50, $15, $20 per lOO. Crotons, assorted varieties, $25,_$35, i*t $50 per 100. ; HydraoKeas, $20, $25, $50, $75 per 100. Periwinkle, extra long, 4-in., $15, $18 per 100. Qeranium*, 4-iu., all colors, $8, $9 per 100. Coieus, 3-in., $4, $4.60 per 100. Aiternanthera, 2>4-in., red and yellow, $4 00 per 100. Hardy Ivy, 3 and 4-iD., $10, $12.60, $15 Alsori a^CenerairAssortment ^of^;llVliscellaneous JBeddingland (Basket [Plants S. S. PENNOCK-MEEHAN CO. THE Wholesale Florists of PHILADELPHIA. 1 608- 1618 Ludlow St. PERSONAL. A. W. Mcintosh has recently been appointed chief gardener at the Sol- diers' Home, Togus, Maine. W. J. Marshall of Togus, Me., has taken a position with the Copeland Street Greenhouses, Campello, Mass. The marriage of Philip Lunden of Olsen & Lunden, Southington, Ct., to Miss Anna Olsen of Plantsville is an- nounced. Madison Miesse of Lancaster, Oh'O, one of the largest market-gardeners and forcers of lettuce and tomatoes, has secured the services of Fred Wind- miller, w!iJ has late'y been with the Cleveland Cut FlDwe; Company. Park Commissioner Philip Breit- meyer and Secretary M. P. Hurlbut of the Detroit park department are visiting Boston on a tour of inspec- tion of park roads, "bathing houses, etc.. under conduct of W. W. Castle, J. A. Pettigrew, P. Welch and W. J. Stewart. BUSINESS CHANGES. Jonas Brooks has purchased the Summit street greenhouses, Woonsock- et, R. I., from Thos. H. Greene. Tha Ozark Nursery Co., Tahlequah, Okla., has absorbed the Ben Davis Nursery, Bentonville, Ark., and the Parker Nurseries, FayettevlUe, Ark. G. H., Chapman of St. Johns, Mich., who purchased at auction the portable house and greenhouse stock of C. H. Manley, has formed a stock company lor the purpose of erecting suitable buildings and gaining facilities for carrying on the business. OBITUARY. A. M. Pitt, for the past 20 years in the florist business in Hudson, Mass., died on April 21, aged 65. John V. Walker of iSharpsburg, Pa., for the past four years gardener for Mr. Harry Darlington, died on May 1, figed 71 years. A widow and several sons and daughters survive him. THE GLASS MARKET. At the present moment practically all the hand operated window glass factories have closed their plants for the summer and will not resume work until some time in the fall, so that the present stocks will have to supply the demand for the next four months at the least. As greenhouse sizes are in the way of being a specialty and not always turned out in suflicient quantities to meet the demand, it would seem ad- visable for buyers who are going to need glass during the summer or early fall months to cover themselves on their requirements now. Prices now are on a lower level than they have been at any time since the first of the year, and as present stocks become exhausted it would seem advances should naturally be looked for. Pittsburg, Pa. — The agreement to close the window glass factories for the annual summer suspension was practically fulfilled on April 20. Glass plants throughout western Pennsylvania and West Virginia sus- pended. A number of factories will remain open until the latter part of May. Fully 20,000 men are affected. Charles Adams has purchased the greenhouse property of Benjamin St. John, Darien, Ct. 3000 to 4000 Geraniums, S. A. Nutt, Beaute Poitevine, in 3 and 3^4 In. pots, $6.00 per 100. 200 Beaute Poitevine. very large plants, 13-15 inches in diameter, $6.00 per dozen. 50 Vinca variegata in 8-in, pots, $6.00 per dozen. too Spiraea astilboides grandiftora, $6.00 per dozen. Call and inspect the stock before buying elsewhere. A. C. LAKE Wellesley Hills - - - Mass. Look through the Buyers' Directory and Ready Reference Guide. You will find some good offers there also. May 18, 1907 HORTICULTURE 661 Dreer's Hardy Perennial Phlox $1.50 $1000 $90.00 We arc the largest growers of Perennial Phlox in the world. Our collection is unequalled, and we are prepared to furnish the new and rare kinds as well as all the popular and standard varieties in large quantities. The plants we offer are nearly all strong one-year-old field-grown plants or equally strong divisions, and will make a fine display of flowers this* season. This stock is much superior to and must not be confounded with young Winter propagated stock such as is generally sent out in the Spring of the year. New and Rare Hardy Phlox and Varieties of Special Merit Per doz. 100 1000 Albioa (Tall). A variety which originated with us several years since and which is now offered for the first time. Strong grower, pure white with faint aniline led eye Chateaubriand (Medium). Pure white, with crimson carmine eye Coquellcot (Dwarf). A fine pure scarlet.. Etna (Medium). Crimson red, suffused with fiery red Edmond Rostand (Medium) . Reddish violet, with large white star-shaped cen- ter P. O. von Lassburg (Tall). The finest white in cultivation, pure in color, a strong, vigorous grower H. O. Wijers (Tall). A fine large pure white, with crimson carmine eye Independence (Tall). An excellent large flowering early white ■ Lamartine (Tall). Very bright magenta, with large white center Le Mahdi (Tali). Deep reddish violet, darker eye Mrs. Jenkins (Tall). An early flowering, pure whue, forming an immense panicle, one of the best Stella's Choice (Tall). A mauve branch- ing late white vaiiety Selma (Tali). Pale rose mauve with distinct claret red eye Choice Standard Phloxes Aqulllon (Tall). Bright Tynan rose. Andreas lioffer (Medium). An early and continuous flowering pure white. Bouquet Fleurl (Dwarf). Pure wh^te, with crimson-carmine eye. Bridesmaid (Tall). White, with large crimson carmine centre. Bacchante ( Tall) Tyriin rose. Colibrl (Tall). White, with cnmson-carmine centre, late. Champs Ely see (Medium). Bright rosy magenta, an effective shade. Crystal Palace (Tail). Lilac with white markings. Cross of Horior. (Medium). White, with a band of reddish violet through the centre of each petal. Cyclon (Dwart). While, suffused with lilac. Eclaireur (Till). Brilliant ro^y magenta, with light halo. Eti^ene DanzenvUler (Tail). Lilac, shading white toward the edges. Esclarmoide ( Fall), Lilac, washed with white. Edmond Audrand (Medium). Deep mauve. Fantome (Tal ). Bluish lilac, washed with white. Qraf von Ungerer ( Fall). White, suffused with rosy-lilac. Inspector Peiker (Tall). Purolish mauve, washed wiih white. Jeanne d'Arc (Tall). A late flowering pure white. La Vogue (Medium). Pure mauve, with aniline red eye. La Soliel ( \ledium). Rosy magenta, with light halo. MoHler (Tall). Bright rosy magenta, with light halo. Mozart (Tall). White, suffused with salmon. Mirama»r (Dwarf). Reddish violet with wKite markings. 125 .95 8.00 6.00 70.00 60.00 1.35 8.00 70.00 1.50 10.00 90.00 200 15.00 125.00 1.25 8.00 7000 .85 6.00 50.00 1.26 8.00 70.00 1.25 8.0D 70.00 1.50 10.00 90 00 .85 6.00 50.00 1.50 10.00 90.00 Mme. Marie Kuppenheim (Dwarf). A fine late pure white. Offenbach ( Dwarf). Lilac purple, lighter shadings. Obergartner Wlttijc (Medium). Bright magenta, the best of its color. Pecheur d'Islande (Tall). Crimson-red, suffused with cochineal red. P. Bonnetalne (Medium). Deep rosy magenta. Professor Schlleman (T;ili). Pure mauve with crimson-carmine eye. Roxelane (Tail). Reddish violet with aniline red eye. Sunshine ( E)«varf). Aniline red with lighter halo. Simplon iTai), White with aniline red eye. Semiramis (Tall). Rosy magenta with lighter centre. Schlossgartner Relchenau (Dwarf). Solferino, red. Thebalde ( Dwarf). Carmine lake with brighter shadings. Talma (Dwarf) Rosy magenta, small white eye. Wm. Muhle (Tall). Carmine-purple with crimson eye. PRICE— Choice Standard Varieties. Strong Plants, 75c. per doz; $5.00 per 100; $40.00 per 1000. Phlox Subulata Moss Pinks or Mountain Pinks Alba. White. Altropurpurea. Purplish rose. Lilacina. Light lilac. Nelsonl. Pure white. Rosea. Bright rose. The Bridesmaid. Purplish tinted white with deeper eye All the above in stront; clumps, 75c. per doz.; $5.00 per 100: $40.00 per 1000 Phlox — Various Types Amoena. Clumps Divarlcata] Canadensis. 3-in. pots. Per doz. Per 100 $0.75 $6.00 .75 6.0O For^complete list of hardy Perennial Plants, see our current Quarterly Wholesale List just issued HPlRY A. DREER, 7 1 4 Chestnut Street, PHILADELPHIA The above prices are only for Florists, or those engaged in the trade SEASONABLE STOCK IZL"ln A No. I Condition From 2 in. Pots too looo Hardy Chrrsanthemum., Large-flow- ering or .\ster $3.00 *2S.oo Hardy Chrysanthemunn, Small-flow- - ering or Button •• 2.00 18.00 'Geraniums, Standards and Novelties. Alternantherets, 6 varieties, strong 2.00 18.00 Lemon Verbenas, (Alovsia citriodora) 2.00 18.00 Verbenas, while, scarlet, purple and striped '.oo 17.50 Petunias, Dreer's Single 2 °o 17-50 Double, fringed 300 ns-oo Salvias 2i>° '7-50 And other Bedding Stock. Send for List. Cash with Order, Please. R. VINCENT Jr. & SON Growers of Plants for the Trade. W HUE MARSH, MD. Bedding Plants I have the following stock to offer iu any size and in any quantity: I SPLENDENS \ BONFIRE ( ST. LOUIS COLEUS in eight varieties AQERATUM, dwarf blue QERHAN IVY HELIOTROPE, Little Giant RAHBLER ROSES in 6, 7 and 8 in. pots JOHN SCOTT Rutland Road and East 45th 3t. Telephone 2890 Bedford. BROOKLYN. N. Y, Geranlnms i? Geraniums Tlie following varieties, in 4 in. pots, in bud and bloom, in fine condition. $6 per 100. S. A. Nutt, Beaute Poitevine, LaFayette, John Doyle, Bruanti, Marq. Castellane, Trego, Buchner, Richard Brett, Ricard] F. Perkins, Jean Viaude, Double Crant| Marq. de IVIontmort and several others! Selection of sorts to remain with us. Cash to accompany all orders. J. E. FELTHOUSEN IS4 Van Vranken Ay., SCHENECTADY, N. Y. 662 HORTICULTURE May 18, 1907 DECORATION DAY FLOWERS An immense supply of lilies, carnations, roses, lilacs, stocks, spiraea, etc., especially growing for this purpose. Also, baskets, wire frames, inscriptions, immortelles, wild ferns and other green material. All at Lowest Wholesale Prices. THE OUTDOOR SUPPLY will be scanty this year and the Greenhouse Crop will be in Unprecedented Demand. WE CAN SUPPLY YOU and at Lowest Wholesale Prices BUT WE WANT TO KNOW YOUR WANTS EARLY N. F. McCarthy & CO., 84 Hawlev St., Boston, Mass. NEWPORT (R. I.) NEWS NOTES. Joseph Leikens will open his store on Bellevue avenue next weeli, to be in a position to do business for Me- morial Day. Mr. and Mrs. Carl Jurgens, Jr., visited the Jamestown exhibition, and returned last week, well satisfied with their trip and the exhibition. The influx of a number of cottagers and others during the past week has improved business conditions a good deal. As a matter of fact, cut flowers are selling better now than a month ago. Beauties especially. For two weeks or more members of the government staff for the sup- pression of the gypsy moth were in Newport, hunting for evidence of its presence, but up to the time when they had diligently examined every tree in the city no such evidence came up. Mr. James Murray has so far recov- ered from his illness as to be able to be removed to the new home of his family on Carroll and Harrison aven- nues. He is yet far from well, how- ever, and with but little hope of his immediate recovery, his family pre- vailed upon him to give up absolutely his connection with the estate of Henry Clews. There promises to be considerable Interest taken in the matter of school gardens in Newport this year, and particularly in the competition for the cash prizes offered by the Newport Horticultural Society for the best kept gardens as well as products either of flowers and vegetables or both ex- hibited by school children, not neces- sarily from school gardens. Mr. Lull, the superintendent of schools, and other persons in authority are doing considerable to further this interest. The dealers are now beginning to lay in quantities of bedding plants for show purposes, and considering how cold the weather has been, the num- ber that is being disposed of is won- derful. The planting of trees of all kinds and of shrubs is now in full swing, and it looks as if the rush inci- dent thereto will last up to the time when the advance of vegetation will compel its abandonment. Several private places are undergoing a thor- ough overhauling and replenishing, necessitating the planting of large numbers of various kinds of trees, evergreen and deciduous. Notably among them are the estates of W. S. Wells and K. J. Berwln, both of which seem to periodically undergo treat- ment for their better adornment. And it is unmistakably a fact that in both cases each change seems to be a de- cided improvement, but, of course, to help that consummation there is either an increase of acreage or the expendi- ture of an almost unlimited amount of money, and may be both, with the still further assistance of two adept craftsmen of well known ability and taste for the performance of such un- dertakings. U. M. PHILADELPHIA NOTES. William J. Moore has accepted a po- sition with the S. S. Pennock-Meehan Co. Jno. Burton was one of the arbitra- tors on the Farenwald greenhouse ac- cident and discharged his duties to both sides in his usual fair-minded and businesslike style. Much satisfaction is expressed here on the good work done by the S. A. P. in their Rght with the United States Express Co. This victory affects the whole trade whether they be members of the National Society or not. Its a good answer to the tight ones who ask, "What's the society ever done for me?" when they are asked to turn in and help the work for the general good. Especially is the president of the so- ciety to be congratulated for having put up such a good fight — and almost single-handed, at that. FIRE RECORD. Fire in the early morning of May 8, started in the greenhouse of G. W. & W. A. Temple, Woodville, Mass., but was extinguished before much damage was done. The loss was covered by in- surance. DETROIT IMPROVEMENTS. The idea of transforming certain res- idential streets into boulevards to con- nect various city parks has received a new start in Detroit. A number of gentlemen who years ago formed the North End Improvement Club are seek- ing ways and means whereby Second Avenue will be widened to connect Cass Park, located inside the two-mile circle with Palmer park, about six miles north of it. Park Commissioner Breitmeyer and other city officials are lending a strong support to this plan and the State legislature will be asked for the needed amendment to the City charter. May 18, 1907 HORTICULTURE 663 NEWS NOTES. Detroit reports a snow storm on May II. John Reese succeeds Miss Kocii at 301 Flatbush Ave., Brooklyn, X. Y. Joseph K. Cornell of Danbury, Ct., will move into larger quarters at 91 White St. Alden Taylor has accepted a posi- tion with J. R. Morgan & Son, Glas- tonbury, Ct. H. \V. Hastings has closed out his fiorist business in the Purnell annex, S. Manchester, Ct. Parse Bros, succeed Dean & Parse at Summit, N. J., W. S. Parse having purchased Mr. Dean's interest. Albert B. Tuck, florist of Gloucester, Mass., has filed a petition in bank- ruptcy. Liabilities, fl282; assets, $520. It is now A. C. Oelschig & Sons, Savannah, Ga., the second son of Mr. Oelschig having recently been admit- ted to partnership. C. E. Robinson of Tarrytown, N. Y., and H. W. Requa have started in the retail florist business at 808 South street, Peekskill, N. Y. Timothy Mullins has resigned his position with F. B. Fountain Co., Mid- dleton, and will take charge of the conservatory ol C. N. Jarvis of Ber- lin, Ct. The F'leischman Floral Co. has opened a new and very attractive store in the Arcade of the United States Ex- press Building, corner of Rector Street and Trinity Place, New York. R. B. & A. B. Graves, florists, North- ampton, Mass., will plant 23 acres to vegetables this spring, and contemplate the addition of houses for the purpose of continuing the industry in the win- ter. G. H. Davis. Cambridge, Mass.. who was recently restrained from selling flowers on Sunday except for purposes of necessity or charity, has entered complaint against L W. Reycrott. who has been doing a retail flower business in his drug store on Sunday. Reycroft will make this a test case, and on be- ing fined $1 by the court, appealed and the case will go to the superior court. Always call for the They are the best Florists' Letters and Emblems made. For sale by all first class Supply Houses, Made by KORAL MFG. CO., 26 Hawley St., Boston The Park Floral Co. J. A. VALENTINE Pres. DENVER, COLORADO 644 Fourth Ave., LOUISVILLE. KY. JACOB SCHULZ, Pll* Pinivarc o' best quality in season UUI riUHBia delivered promptly to any address. Write, Telegraph or Telephone. Cumberland and Home Phones 223 and 984. BOSTON FLORIST LEHER CO. Manufacturers of FLORISTS' LETTERS I This Tvooden box nicely stained and varmehed, 18x30x12, made in two Bec- tione, one for eacb size letter, g^iven away with first order of 500 letters Block Letters, iK or 2 inch size per 100, $2. Script Letters, 3. Fastener with each letter or word. Used by leading florists everywhere and for sjje by all wholesale florists and supply dealers N. r. McCARXnY, Manager 66 Pearl Street. BOSTON, MA5S. JOHN BREITMEYER'S Cor. Miami and Qratlot Ayes. DETROIT, MICH. Artistic Designs . . . Higli Grade Gut Blooms We cover all Mictiigan points and good sections of Ohio, Indiana and Canada P.J. HAUSWIRTH Temporarily Located at 13 Congress Street CHICAGO AUDITORIUM ANNEX Tel. HarrisBnSSS SAMU£L MURRAY Florist Coates House Conservatory lOir BROADWAY, KANSAS CITY, MO Both 'Phopcs 2670 Mafn FRED C. WEBER FLOniST 4324-28 CX T niTIS Mf) OLIVE STREET O 1 • 1-UUlO, I'lUi EstabUshed 1873 Long Distance Phone Bell LlBdell itt WILLIAM L.ROCK Flower Co. KANSAS CITY, - MO. will carefully execute orders for Kansas City and any town in Missouri or Kansas. William J. Smyth FLORIST Cor. Michigan Ave, and 3 1st St.. CHICAGO We ship to all points in Illinois and Iowa. Phones: Douglas 744, Douglas 523, Douglat 740 ATLAUTA. ATLANTA FLORAL CO. " IKf.r ATLANTA GEORGIA. Florists Out of Town Taking orders for delivery In New York City or Vicinity can have them filled In best manner and specially delivered by . . . • *. Thomas Young, Jr. 41 W. 28th Street. New York ALEX. McCONNELL 57Z Fifth Ave.. New York City Telegraphic orders forwarded to tnj part of the Dnlted States, Canada, and an principal cities of Enrope. Orders transferred or entrusted bj the trade le our selection for dellTcry on steam- ships or elsewhere recelre special attention. Telephone Calls, 340 and 341 38th St. Cable Address, ALEXCOnifELL WILLIAM H.DONOHOE FLORAL DECORATOR Special Attention to Tiieatre and Steamer Orders and reliable deliveries guaranteed 2 West 29th St., New York Tel. 3034 and 3035 Madison Sq. DAVID CLARKE'S SONS Deliver orders from any part of tfie country to New York City Or OUT=Q01NO STEAMERS Write or telegraph 2139-2141 Broadway, New York Telephone 1552-1553 Columbus YOUNG & NUGENT 42 West 28 St., NEW YORK " Ft-OWERS BY TELEGRAPH" WASHINGTON, D. C. GLIDE BROS-CO fLORlSTS QUDE'5 Geo. H. Cooke FLORIST Connecticut Avenue and L Street WASHINQTON, D. C. Send flower orders for delivery in BOSTON and all NEW ENGLAND POINTS THOS. f7 CALVIN 124 Tremont St.. Boston Theodore Miller FLORIST Long Distance PtiMM: Bell, Forest 56; Klnlsch, Delniar 4332 Dalmar Boul. ST. LOUIS, MO. •664 HORTICULTURE May 18, 1907 WWWMMMmWWMnWMfMMMMfMMWMVIMWMWIMWW Gattleya Mossiae VERY CHOICE FLOWERS $50.00 per 100 LEO NIESSEN GO. WHOLESALE FLORISTS ^a^: 1209 Arch St., PHILA. store open from 7 A. M. to 8 P. M SPECIAL OFFERINGS In Choice GARNATIONSandROSES 1 1N^.L0TS OFj 200, OR JMORE. Write .for prices S. S. PENNOCKMEEHAN CO. THE ViiSifA-bi PHILADELPHIA 1608-1618 LUDLOW 3T. Store closes at 8 p. m. y ETERTTHING SEASORABLE IM # I CUT FLOWERS* EDWARD REID. «fr,i;,'.r* \ • IS1« Raostead StMt, PHILADELPHIA K Sten OlMM $ ?. U. T *Kr * << ^ \ > CUT FLOWER BOXES EDWARDS FOLDING BOX CO MANUFACTURERS PHILADELPHIA. PA. 4 \ / k_ GEO. A. SUTHERLAND CO. CUT FLOWERS Florists' Supplies and Letters 34 HAWLEY STREET - BOSTON CHOICE VALLEY and SWEET PEAS W. E. McKISSICK Wholesale Florist 1221 Filbert St.. PHILADELPHIA Cut Flowers ... and ... Florisis' , Growers and Nurserymens' Supplies A. L RANDALL CO., ''-''£t^' '* Catalog mailed upon request DAiiFCONSIGNMENTS From 40 to 60 Growers W* can care for your cutflower wantJ to advantage. E. F. WINTERSON CO. 46-47-49 WABASH AVE., - - CHICAGO ROBERT J. DYSART, Public J^ccountant and J^uditor Simple methods of correct accounting especially adapted for florists' use. Books Balanced and Adjusted Merchants Bank Building 28 STATE ST., - BOSTON Telephone, Main ]8 , CHAS. W. MeKEUAR 51 WABASH AVE., CHICAGO Western Headquarters for Choice Orchids Valley Violets and all Cut Flowers PETER REINBERG WHOLESALE CUT FLOWERS 51 Wabash Av., Chicago, 111. Id writing advertisers mention Hortlcnltrm and all other ROSES AMERICAN BEAUTY LILY OF THE VALLEY, CARNATIONS WELCH BROS., 226 Devonshire St„ Boston, Mass. WHOLESALE FLOWER MARKETS TRADE PRICES— Per 100— TO DEALERS ONLY CHICAGO May 13 ROSES Am. Beauty, Fan. &Sp " Extra No. I " Lower grades Bride, 'Maid, Golden Gate, F.&S.. *• " " " Extra.. *' ** *' No. I & lw.gr. Liberty, Richmond, Fan. & Sp. . . . " " Lower grades. Chatenay, Morgan, Fan. & Sp " ** Lower grades KiIlaracy,Wellesley, Fan. &Sp... ** *• Lower grades CARNATIONS Fancy and Novelties Ordinary MISOELLANEOUS Sweet Peas Cattleyag Tulips, Daffodils Lilies.. Callas Lily of the Valley Gardenias M ignonettc Lilacs (100 bunches) Peonicb . Ac£antum Smilax Asparagus Plumosus. strings. *' *' & Spren. (loo bchs.) 25.00 15-00 10.00 6.00 6.00 4.00 2. 00 6.00 3.00 6.00 3.00 6.00 3.00 3.00 1.50 40.00 3.00 12.00 10.00 2. 00 a. 00 4.00 35.00 6.00 .75 I9.00 35-00 35.00 30.00 20.00 13. 00 8.00 8.00 5.00 3 00 8.00 5.00 8.00 5.00 8.00 5.00 4,00 2.00 2.00 50.00 4.00 15,00 I a. 00 4.00 4.00 8.00 50.00 8.00 1.50 30.00 30.00 50.00 TWIN CITIES May 13 PHILA. May 13 BOSTOV May 9 3.00 2.00 6 00 4.00 2. 00 6.00 4.00 6 00 4.00 6.00 4 00 4.00 3 00 3.00 to 1.50 to S.oo 6.00 4. CO 8.00 6.00 8 00 6. CO 8.00 6 00 4.00 2.00 12.50 12.50 2.00 15.00 15.00 3. CO 30.00 50,00 20.00 to 12. CO to 8.00 to S-oo to 8.00 to 4.00 to 2.00 to lo.co to 6.00 to 8.00 to 3.0c to 5.00 to 3.00 to 2.00 to 1.50 to .50 to 40.00 to 2,00 to 13.00 to 12.00 to 3.00 to 25.00 15.00 10.00 8,00 10.00 6.00 3.00 15.00 8.00 10.00 5.00 10.00 4.00 4.00 2.00 1-50 50.00 3.00 15.00 15.00 4.00 15.00 3,00 15.00 1. 00 13.50 35.00 35.00 1.50 15. CO 50.00 50.00 20.00 15.00 8.00 3.00 6,00 3.00 .50 8.00 • 50 4.00 •50 6.00 ■50 9.00 to 1. 00 to .50 35.00 •50 6.00 6.00 .50 10.00 1. 00 35.00 1. 00 I3.00 to to 35.00 20.00 10.00 6.00 8.00 4.00 3.00 13. 00 6.00 6.00 3.00 8.00 3.00 1.50 I 00 50.00 I. CO 8.00 8.00 3. 00 25.00 S.OO 50.00 1.50 16.00 50.00 50.00 POEHLMANN BROS. CO. Grow and Ship the Finest AMERICAN BEAUTIES in the World. 35-37 Randolph St., - CHICAGO, ILL. The Florists' Supply House of America Can fill harry oraers Telephone or Telegraph H.BAYERSDORFER&CO. 1 1 29 Arch St;, Philadelphia TO BUYERS Patronize our advertisers, they will treat you risfht May 18, 1907 horticulture: 665- NOW FOR MEMORIAL DAY We are all ready with the biggest and most desirable stock ever offered in this country. Immortelle and Gycas Wreaths, Metal and Porcelaine Designs, Inscriptions, Letters, Emblems, Bouquet Holders, Doves, Cape Flowers, Sheaves, Fibre Ribbon, Waterproof Crepe Paper, Vases, Tone Ware, Tin Foil, Wire Frames, Etc. All the above and many others. Just what you want. Order early and let people see you have them. Catalogue for the asking H. Bayersdorfer & Co., 1129 Arch St., PhiJadeiphia, Pa. Tlie Florists' Supply House of America ym0yyv¥ymivvyyyvyyvu¥vyyykmvvyyvuvyyyvyyvymiyyvuyyykvyvvyvmM*tyut0uytMvyyy^ FOR MEMORIAL DAY BEAUTY, RICHMOND and All Other ROSES, CARNATIONS, VALLEY, STOCK, PEAS, AND ALL OtHER CHOICE FP..OWERS. In our WHOLESALE COMMISSION FLORISTS' DEPARTMENT in addition to our regular wholesale EVERGREENS and FLORISTS' SUPPLIES CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED 8, II and 1 5 Province St. and 9 Chapman Place, HENRY M. ROBINSON & CO., See our Creens Advertisement on page 667. Boston, Mass. L. D. Tolophone, Main 2Bia. CUT FLOWER MARKET REPORTS Market is still iu a very BOSTON dull condition here, there being an abundance of all liinds of florists' flowers but a demand entirelj' unequal to the distribution of same at any respectable figure. The main thought now is for Memorial Day end there is much speculation as to the supply that will be available for that occasion, iluch depends upou the weather but, fortunately, thy greenhouse crop will be sufficiently large to make a good showing, regard- less of what the garden may yield. Santa Glaus and the BUFFALO Queen of May met last week. Snow storm in May time did not affect indoor social affairs and plans for the June ahead are going on apace. The supply of flowers has been somewhat short, es- pecially carnations, which had been plentiful enough to supply more than the average buyer. Beauty. Richmond and other roses are in fine quality; good stock sells well but ordinary stulf drags. Lilies are in good demand but seem to be scarce; lily of the valley, peas, etc., are plentiful. Violets are still on the bill of fare but demand rather light. Although on Saturday a good amount was disposed of, the bar- gain sign of couise had to be dis- played. While it stays as cold COLUMBUS as it is now, no one will even think of leav- ing the city for the summer; and thus It Is that week after week florists are doing an especially good business in all lines. Cut-flowers are fine in qual- ity, and with the one exception of car- nations, in ample supply for all pur- poses. Carnations have kept up so weil in price, that very few fakirs are on the streets, which fact helps main- tain retail values to a very great ex- tent. There are yet some violets to be had and we are receiving the finest sweet peas of the season. The whole craft are now looking forward to the trade of Memorial Day, which has be- come such a feature here. Business quiet. Anyone DETROIT seeing the snow storm which prevailed here last Friday might suppose we were nearer to Thanksgiving than Decoration Day. The old saying that there is no ill wind which does not blow good for somebody is true again. The rose and carnation growers are reaping good prices, with a supply below the de- mand. The former are very scarce. On the other side we find the plant grower apparently waiting in vain for an opportunity to dispose of his geran- iums, etc Violets are still in the mar- ket, finding a ready sale. Smilax is still very scarce, but the supply of ferns is a little more liberal. ^ The weather so far INDIANAPOLIS for the month of May has proven unseasonable. As a consequence there is no glut in any line. Business re- mains good and prices about the same. The quality and'quantity of roses, in- cluding Beauties, continues good, and good prices prevail. Carnations hold their own as to qual- ity and price. Sweet peas are in brisk demand, some fine stuff being seen. Lilies and smilax are scarce while bul- bous stock is entirely off the market. A heavy increase in the quantity of bedding stock grown this season is no- ticeable and appears to be farther ad- vanced and will be in better conditioa when needed. The cool weather still prevents anything being done in land- scape gardening. The prospects are that Decoration Day stock will be very scarce. Cut flower stock is NEW YORK on the increase in all lines and, as seems to be the inevitable rule at such times, trade is very dull at the markets and in the retail stores generally. Prices are descending as a natural conse- quence, and with the warmer weather now in sight improvement in this re- gard is hardly to be looked for until the Memorial Day hustle begins. For this special occasion the outlook is rather dubious as to supply. The volume of PHILADELPHIA business in the- Philadelphia mar- ket is fairly normal. Of course stock is coming in very freely and often in such volume as to swamp the market. Especially is this the case in roses, lily of the valley and one or two other staples. In carnations the situation is not so bad. But prices have weakened and are at present very much in buy- ers' favor. As Decoration Day ap- proaches a healthier tone will prevail, and it will be wise to arrange for im- portant contracts in advance. Grave- doubts are expressed as to the local: peony crop being on time. Peonies are about seven days later than last year at this writing. But a few warm days sometimes does wonders. The effect on business generally on account of the cool weather — whatever it may have been in other lines — cannot be- said to have been bad for general hor- Continued on page 6yj. •666 HORTICULTURE May 18, 1907 JOHN YOUNG WHOLESALE FLORIST Finest American Beautie* and Carnations 3 1 West 28 St. - NEW YOKK FORD BROTHERS M West 28th Street, NEW YORK flNE ROSES FM CimillllOIIS A FuU Line of All CUT FLOWERS Telephone. 3870 or 3871 Madison Saoare Charles Miliang ^0 West 29th St., New York City | Cut Flowers on Commission A Reliable Place to Consign to or order from Telephone; 3860-3871 Madison Square A. L.YOUNG & CO. WHOLESALE FLORISTS S-4 West 28tii St., NEW YORK Telephone 3559 Madison Square Consignments of choice cut flowers solicked. Prompt payments. Give us a trial. ' »««^^«^^/»«^«^«^' • •^^^^^^^^ JOHN I. RAYNOR Wholesale Commission Florist ^^^tlo^sT^SwlBls" A full line of Choice Cut Flower stock for all purposes. Comprises every variety grown for New York market, at current prices TEL. 1998 MADISON 5QUARE 49 W. 38 St., New York City Walter F. Sheridan Wholesale Commission Dealer in CHOICE CUT FLOWERS 39 West 28th Strtet, New York Telephone: 3532-3533 Hadlson Square HEADQUARTERS FOR NOVELTIES ORCHIDS A SPECIALTY THE HIGHEST GRADE OF VALLEY ALWAYS ON HAND GARDENIAS, DAISIES, ROSES AND CARNATIONS JAMES McMANUS, 7S9«X42 W. 28th St., New York Kl. E> e IMC O I^ E^ I«^ a> Wholesale Commission Florist CHOICE CUT FLOWERS 57 West 28th St. New York. Special Attention to Shipping Orders Telephones: aaoo, atoi, Madison Square Write for Current Prices WHOLESALE COMMISSION FLORIST Open 6 a. m. Daily J. K. ALLEN 106 W. 28 St.. NEW YORK TELEPHONE 167 MADISON SQ. All Grades of Flowers for All Grades of Buyers NEW YORK QUOTATIONS PER 100-TO DEALERS ONLY Roses Am. Beauty, fan and sp " extra " No. 1 " Lower ^ades BiUtt, 'Maid, GoUen Gate, fan & sp " '* , *' " Extra... '* " " No. I & Iw. gr. Liberty, Richmond, fancy & special " lower grades . . Chatenay, Morgan, fancy and spec. " lower grades . . Killamey, Wellosley, fan. and spec. ** " lower grades. Camatlons, Fancy and Novelties.. Last Half of Week ending May 11 1907 la.oo to 30.00 3.QO to 10 00 S.oo to 8.00 l.oo to 3.00 4.00 to 6.0a 3.00 to 4.00 1. 00 to 3.00 8.00 to 12.00 1.50 to 4.00 4.00 to 6.00 1. 00 to 3.00 4.00 to 8.00 1.50 to 3.00 3.00 to 5.00 First Half of Week beginning May 13 19D7 15.00 to s.oo to 5.00 to 1.00 to 5.00 to ■ 3.00 to 1 . 50 to 10.00 to a. 00 to 4.00 to 1. 00 to 5.00 to 1.50 to 3.00 to 25.*0 I a. 00 8.00 3.00 6,00 5,00 5.00 15.00 5.00 6.00 3.00 8.00 3.00 5.00 Carnations, Ordinary Sweet Peas Cattleyas Tulips, Daffodils Lilies. CaHas Lily of the Valley Gardenias nignonette Lilacs (100 bunches) Peonies Adiantum ,. Smilax Asparagus Pluraosus, strings " " & Sprcn, (roo bchs.) Last Half of Week ending May 11 1907 1.50 3.00 to to 3.00 8.00 40.00 to 50.00 1.50 4.00 to to 2. CO s.oo 4.00 10 6.00 1. 00 to 3.00 . 5.C0 to 20.00 1. 00 to 3.00 10.00 to to 25.00 •50 10.00 to to •75 I5.C0 35.00 to JS-oo 15.00 to 25.00 First Half of Wsati beginnlsg May13 1907 t.50 to .CO to .10.00 to a. 00 to 6.00 to 4.00 to I. CO to 5.00 to 1.00 to 10.00 to to .50 to 10.00 to 35.00 to 15.00 to 3.50 10.00 50.00 3.00 8.00 6.00 ao.oo 3.00 25.00 1. 00 35-00 35.00 ORCHIDS AT ALL SEASONS WM. STUART ALLEN GO. Commission Merchants in Cut Flowers 53 WEST 28TH STREET, NEW YORK Telephone 3S6 Madison Square Edward C. Horan Wholesale Florist 55 WEST 28th ST. . I'ff Meileea St. New York TRAENDLY & S CHENG K WHOLESALE FLORISTS Furnish best stock at fair prices all the year round Send for quetation. on fall oiden Tel. 798.799 Madison Sq. 44 Wost 28th Street, New Yofk Citf Alexander J. Guttman THE WHOLESALE FLORIST OF NEW YORK 43 >VEST 28tH STREET PHONES. 1604--1665 MADISON SQUARE aRKSt ENOUGH SAID In writing to Advertisers JiincHy mention Horticulturo May 18, 1907 HORTICULTURE 667 "TR* FINE FANCY and DAGGER FERNS S2.S0 per lOOO DISCOUNT OA/ LARGER OROERS GREEN and BRONZE GALAX, $ 1 .25 per 1 OOO, LEUCOTHOE SPRAYS, $ 1 .00 per 1 00, $7.50 per 1 OC $7.50 Case of 10,000 Let us have your sUndlnK order «or Fern. BOXWOOn 20c lb., SO lbs. $8. 3i.yj^Ro^£w}Yj^Df^o?TTSi!cV fflicUgaD Cut Flowep ExchangG incorporates Send for Our Weekly Price List en Cut Flowers '^"■■i iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii iiiiiiiiiMiiiiiiiimiiiiiiiriiiiiMiiiiiMiiiiii iiiiiiimiiimts OOO 50 Best Flowers i 84 HAWLEY STREET BOSTON, MASS. SEND FOR PRICES Headquarters in Western New York FOR ROSES, CARNATIONS And all kinds of Seasonable Flowers WM. F. KASTING Wholesale Commission Florist, also Dealer in Florists' Supplies and Wire Designs. 383-87 ELLICOTT ST. BUFFALO, N. Y. Give us • trial. We can please you. The Reliable Commission House Richmond Roses and Rich FJowers of all varieties JOS. S. FENRICH 1 10 W. 28th Street, New York Tel. 324-335 Madison Square BUY FROM »« T-« SHIP TO iy\£^ BetabllBbed 1891 TRY ALFRED H. LANGJAHR All Choice Cut Flowers In Season 55 West 28th St, New York Telephone 3924 Madison Square. REED ®. KELLER 122 West 2Sth St., New York Florists' Supplies We manufacture all our Metal Designs, Baskets, Wire Work & Novelties and are dealers in Glassware Decorative Greens and florists' Requisites. BOXES BOXES BOXES LIGHT WOOD GUT FLOWER BOXES j Sizes in Stock per 100 3 X 4 X 20 *4 00 3 X 5 X 24 4.50 3x7 X 21 4.50 6 X 6 X 24 6-80 4 X 12 X 24 9.00 6x 12 x24 10.50 6 X 12 X 30 12.50 Sxl2x 36 14.00 6 X 12 X 36 1500 6 X 15 X 42 20.00 6x 15 x4g 23.00 Write for samples and prices in car load lots. 6ETM0RE BOX FAGTORY, Incorporated, BELLEVILLE, ALA. Headqnarters for Ihe Boston Market I I ^^ N. F. MCCARTHY & CO. I r4.NCY and DAGGER rERN8 = ^'^ SELECTED STOCK Fancy, $1.75 per lOfK); Dag:eerJ, $1.50 per lOOO. Laurel Festooning, best made, 4c, 5c and 6c per , yard; once used, always used. Laurel Wreaths, > $3 00 per doz.; cheaper gradts if wanted. Southern Smilax. fancy stock, 50-lb. ca-e-, $.^.50. Branch Laurel, 35: per bunch. Princess Pine. 7c per lb. lirilliant, Bronze or Green GalOX, No. 1 stock, 75c per Ml)0, or $6.50 per case of 10,000. Telcg'"aph office Long distance telephone con '''"'^'Tee^:„^::fcCROWLFERN CO., Millington^Mass. i aiiiiiiiiiiiiimiiiiiiiiiiiii iiimiiiiiiiiiiiimiiiiiniiiimiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiifi; NEW CROP DAGGER AND FANCY FERNS $2.00 per 1000. WE HAVE VERY FINE CUT BOX WOOD. BRONZE AND GREEN GALAX. Per 1000, $1.00; Case of 10,000. $7,50 Best Southern Smilax, $3i50 and $7 per case. Headquarters for all FLORISTS' SUPPUES. Wire Design., Cut Wire, Letter., Immortelle., Cyca. Leave., Wheat Sheave., Ribbons, Corrueated linxes. etc. LAUREL FESTOONING. 5c. and 6c. per yard. HENRY M. ROBINSON & CO., 15 Province St, 9 Chapman PL, Boston, Mass. L.D. Telephone, Main, ^617-1618. WHOLESALE FLOWER MARKETS.- ROSES Am. Beauty, Fan. and Sp, " Extra . . No.i " Lower grades Bride, 'Maid, Golden Gate, F. & S. '* " " *' Extra. .. . " " " No. 1 & Iw.gr. Liberty, Richimood, Fan. & Sp. . . . " ' Lower grades. Chatenay, Morgan, Fan. & Sp '* " Lower i^rades. KilUracy, Wellcslcy, Fan. & Sp... " *' Lower grades CARNATIONS Fancy and Novelties Ordinary MISCELLANEOUS Sweet Peas Cattlcyas Tulips, Daffodils Lilies Callas Lily of the Valley Gardenias Mignonette Lilacs (100 bunches) Peonies Adiantum Smilax Asparagus Plumosus, strings " " & Spren. (loo bchs.) PER 100. TO DEALERS ONLY. PITTS BUM May 13 35.00 15.00 8.00 4.00 8.00 6.00 ^.00 la.oo 6 00 12.00 6.00 8.00 4.00 4.00 3. 00 3.00 3. CO to 3.00 T2.00 8.00 to ta.co 10.00 8 00 to 12.00 4.00 to to 4.00 3.00 3. 00 to to to 3-00 6.00 8.00 t.oo 30.00 50 GO 50.00 1. 00 20.00 30.00 3c .00 25.* 50.C WINSOR CARNATION BLOOMS IGro^vn by tKe F. R. Pierson Company SOLD EXCLUSIVELY BY NEW YORK CUT FLOWER CO. 55-57 WEST 26 STREET, NEW YORK J. A. MILLANG, Manager Southern Wild Smilax Beaven's fadeless Moss Natural Sheet Mosses E. A. Beaven, Evergreen, Ala. Prices Quoted in these Columns are for Dealers Only. When Writing to Advertisers Please Mention HORTI- CULTURE. J. B. Murdoch & Co. Wholesale Florists FLORISTS' SUPPLIES 545 Liberty St., PITTSBURG, PA. Long Distance Phone 1435 Court. The KERVAN GO. 20 WEST 27th ST., N. Y. WHOLESALE DEALERS Fresh cut Palmetto & Cycas Palm Leflves, Galax, L^a- cochce. Ferns and MoMca. All Decoratinf Er«T|;te«B 668 HORTICULTURE May 18, 190T Buyer's Directory and Ready Reference Guide Advertisements under this head, one cent a word. Initials count as words. Regular advertisers in this Issue are also listed under this classification without charge. Reference to List of Ad- vertisers will Indicate the respective pages. Buyers failing to find what they want in this list will confer a favor by writing us and we will try to put them in communication with reliable dealers. ACCOUNTANT 11. J. Dygart, 28 State St., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. ADIANTUMS Adiantum Hybrldum, fine young plants, IB for $1, mailed; $5 per 100. Originator's stock. Certificate of Merit S. A. F., '05. A. Ley & Bro., Langdon, D. C. AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENTS IhoB. J. Grey & Co., 32 S. Market St., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. Joseph Breck & Sons, 51 and 52 N. Market St., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. ARAUCARIAS A. Leuthy & Co., Eosllndale, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. ASPARAGUS C. Elscle. mil and Roy Sts., Philadelphia, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. Asparagus Sprengerii. good vines, 4 In., $8.00 per 100. Krueger Bros., Toledo, O. Asparagus plumosus nanus and Sprengerl, 2 1-2-ln., $2.5U 100. Carl Hagenburger, West Mentor, Ohio. Asparagus plumosus, 21n., $3.00; 3-lii.. $8.00; 4-ln., $12.00 100. Wlttbold Co., IKI Buckingham PI., Chicago. Asparagus Plumosa, 2-ln. pots^ Fine plants. $2.50 per 100, $20.00 per lOoo. Cash with order or good reference. Erie Floral Co., Erie, Pa., or Wm. P. Kastlng. ■185 Elllcott St.. BntCalo. N. Y. Per 101 1 1000 3 In. pots Asparagus Sprengerli, $3.00 2000 2 1-4 In. pots Enchantress Carna- tion 2.50 3000 2 1-4 In. pots Boston Ferns 3.0U 200 3 In. pots Lemon Verbena 6.00 200 3 1-2 In. pots Rose Geraniums.. 7.00 2000 3 12 In. pots Geraniums 7.0U 2000 2 1-4 in. pots Glechoma and Ger- man Ivy 2 00 1000 3 1-2 . in. pots Tomato, "The Comet" 4.00 Cohanzie Carnation Greenhouses, New London, Conn. ASPARAGUS SEED 8. 8. Penpock-Meehan Co., Philadelphia. ASTERS. Asters, citra early Queen of the Market, ■white, pink purple, etc., $2.00 per lOiX). ready now. Sempie's Branching in June. B. Fryer, Johnstown, Pa. AUCTION SALES Bedding plants, trees, shrubs, conifers, bay trees, etc., every Tuesday and Friday. N. F. McCarthy & Co., 84 Hawley St., Bos- ton, Mass. AZALEAS A. Leuthy & Co., Rosllndale, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. BAY TREES. Bay Trees and Boxwood. Ask for cata- logue. Bobblnk & Atkins, Rutherford, N. J. Specimens and pairs, all sizes! Send for prices. N. F. McCarthy & Co., 84 Hawlev St., Boston. Bay Trees and Box Trees, standardrTnd pyramids. All sizes. Price list on appli- cation. J. Roehrs Co., Rutherford, N. J BEDDING PLANTS J. E. Felthousen, Schenectady, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. C. Elsele, 11th and Roy Sts., Phila. Spring Bedding Plants. For page see List of Advei-tlsers. R. Vincent, Jr., & Son, White Marsh, Md. For page see List of Advertisers. John Scott, Rutland Road & 45th St., Brooklyn, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. 100,000 Bedding Plants, all sorts. Write for prices. E. D. Kaulback & Son, Mai- den, Mass. Spring Bedding Plants in variety at auc- tion every Tuesday and Friday during spring season. Purchases made on order. Mail your bid. N. F. McCarthy & Co., 84 Hawley St., Boston. BEGONIAS Wm. Elliott & Sons, 201 Fulton St., N. Y. Tuberous Begonias. For page see List of Advertisers. A. T. Boddington, 342 W. 14th St., New York. Tuberous Begonias. Begonia Dew Drop, 2 1-2 In, $1.50 pes 100; $15.00 per 1,000. S. W. Carey, Flor- ist, TJrbana, Ohio. Begonia Gloire de Lorraine. Extra fine, 2 1-4 Inch pot. Leaf cutting $12 per 100; $100 per 1000. Delivery May 1st. Julius Roehrs Co., Rutherford. N. J. BERRIED PLANTS Raspberry Plants, 7,000 Gregg Black Raspberry, at $5 per 1,000. Albert Law- rence, Macedon, N. Y. BOILERS BOILERS. "Burnham" Boilers made tor greenhouse heating. Lord & Burnham, 1133 Broadway, N. Y. BUILDING MATERIAL BUILDING MATERIAL of all descrip- tions for All Cypress, Semi-Iron, Iron Frame or Truss Houses. Hot Bed Sash and Frames. Lord & Burnham Co., 1133 Broadway, N. Y. BULBS AND TUBERS Joseph Breck & Sons, 47-54 N. Market St., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. J. M. Thornburn & Co.. 33 Barclay St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers A. T, Boddlngton, 342 W7 14th St.. .\ V For page see List of Advertisers. RIckards Bros.. 37 Easn9th~St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. H. F. MIchell Co., PhllmJelphin. For page see List of Advertisers. Johnson Seed Co., 2i7 Market St., r'hlU. For page see List of Advertisers Jonh Scheepers & Co., Arnhem, Holland. For page see List of Advertisers. V. H. Haiiock'&'^Son, Queens, nT^Y; Lllium Auratum. For page see List of Advertisers. H. B. Fiske Seed Co., Faneull Hall Sq., Boston, For page see List of Advertisers. Write for prices on only selected bulbs, plants, etc. F. W. O. Schmltz, Prince Bay, N. Y. C. Keur & Sons. HUlegom, Holland, or 334 The Bourse, Philadelphia, Pa. Write for prices on all bulbs and plants. CALADIUMS Caladlum Eseulentum, 7 to 9 in., $2.50 per 100; 9 to 11 In., $4.50 per 100. T. W. Wood & Sons, Seedsmen, Richmond, Vir- ginia. CANNAS The Conard & Jones Co., West Grove, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. Cannas, 1000 each, Allemanla, Austria, Burbank, $1.00 per 100. O. B. Stevens. Shenandoah, Iowa. 10,000 fine potted Cannas, 20 leading sorls, $4.00 per 100. Send for bargain list of all seasonable stock. Benj. Con- nell. West Grove, Pa. Cannas started in sand, $2.50 per 100; rennsyivauia, Austria, Cinnebar. Mile. Berat and Chas. Henderson. J.. B. Shurt- leff & Son, Revere, Mass, CARNATIONS The H. Weber & Sons Co., Oakland, Md. Carnation Mabelle. For page see List of Advertisers. S. S. Skldelsky, 824 N. 24th St., Phlla, Rose Pink Enchantress. For page see List of Advertisers. Chicago Carnation Co., Jollet, 111. For page see List of Advertisers. A. J. Guttman, 43 W. 28th St., New York. Carnation Imperial and Pink Imperial. For page see List of Advertisers. F. Dorner & Sons Co., Lafayette, Ind. For page see List of Advertisers. N. Y. Cut Flower Co., 55-57 W. 26th St.. New York. J. A. Millang, Mgr. Carnation Wlnsor Blooms. For page see List of Advertisers. Harlowarden Greenhouses, Greenport, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Carnations. Boston Market, rooted cut- tings, $10.00 1000; unrooted, $5.00 1000. Cash. E. D. Kaulback & Son, Maiden. Mass. 35,000 square feet covered by Glass. CEDAR BEAN POLES 1 1-2 Inch butt. 5 ft. to 7 ft. long, $10.00 per 1000; 2 inch butt, 8 ft. long, $15.00 per 1000; 2 1-2 Inch butt, 10 to 12 ft. long. $22.50 per 1000. H. R. Akera. Chatsworth, N. J. CHRYSANTHEMUMS Charles H. Totty. Madison, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. Harlowarden Greenhouses, Greenport, New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Rooted cuttings of October Frost and Fidelity Chrysanthemums. $5.00 per 100. Frank Shearer & Son, Blnghamton, N. Y. Chrysanthemum stock plants. About 1,000 Jeanne Nonin, $1.00 per rtoz.; $7.00 per 100. W. F. Kasting, 383 Elllcott St., Buffalo, N. Y. Chrysanthemums. We will prepay the charges on R. C. of Alice Byron, Polly Rose, Halllday, Enguehard, $1.50 per hun- dred. Cash with order, please. W. H. and C. B. Newman, Akron, N. Y. CONIFERS John Waterer & Sons, Ltd., American Nursery, Bagsbot, Eng. For page see List of Advertisers. Evergreens and Conifers. Ask for cata- logue. Bobblnk & Atkins. Rutherford. N. J. W rite for prices on all choice ornamental conifers. N. F. McCarthy & Co., 84 Haw- ley St., Boston, Mass. For List of Advertisers See Page 673 May 18, 1907 HORTICULTURi: 669 CUT FLOWER BOXES. Welch Bros., 226 Devonshire St., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. Edwards Folding Box Co., Philadelphia. For page see Ust of Advertisers. Oetmore Box Factory, Inc., Belleville, Ala. Light Wood Boxes. For page Dee List of Advertisers. Folding Cut Flower Boxes, all sizes. N. F. McCarthy & Co., 84 Hawley St., Boston. Folding cut flower boxes, the best made. Write for list. Holton & Hunkel Co., Mil- waukee, Wis. CYCLAMEN. Giant Hybrids transp'l, ready for 2 In. and 8-ln., $3.50 100; $30.00 1000. Plants grown of seed taken from the cream of my well known strain. Christ. Wlnterlch, Cycla- men Specialist, Defiance. Ohio. ~ DAHLIAS David Herbert & Son, Atco, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. Peacock Dahlia Farms, Atco, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. V. H. Hallofk & Son, Queens. N. X. For page see List of Advertisers. Wm, F. Turner, New Bedford, Mass. Dahlias, tine, strong bulbs. Also cnnnas. Write for price list. O. B. Stevens, Shen- andoah, Iowa. Dahlias, 150 varieties, including many European novelties, 3c. and up. What have yon to exchange for dahlias? New list free. Adams Supply Co., Lowell, Mass. DECORATIVE PLANTS A. Leuthy & Co., Roslindaie, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. , JdUus Roehrs, Rutherford, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. DRACAENAS Dracaena terijinalls from bench, flue. $25.00 100. Carl Hagenburger, West Men- tor, Ohio. Dracaenas, indlvisa, 3-in., $5.00 per 100; 6-in., $6.00 per doz.; 7-ln., 30 to 34 ins. high, 75c. each, $9.00 per doz.; 8-in. $12.00 per doz. Terralnalis, 3-in., $2.00 per doz.; 6-ln., 75c. each; 4-in., 2oc. each, $3.00 per doz. The Geo. Wittbold Co., 1657 Buck- ingham Place. Chicago. FERNS Baur Floral Co., Erie, Pa. ■ For page see List of Advertisers. A. Leuthy & Co., Roslindaie, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. H. H. Barrows & Son. Whitman, Mass. Nephrolepls Whitmanl. For page see List of Advertisers. Slebrecht & Son. Rose Hill Nurseries, New Rochelle, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. The P. R. Pierson Co., Tarrytowu-on-Hudson, N. Y. Nephrolepls Piersoni Elegantissima. For page see List of Advertisers. FJCUS Baur Floral Co., Erie, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. FLORAL PHOTOGRAPHS Floral Photographs. Foley's 226-228-1-2 Bowery, New York. FLORISTS' LETTERS. Boston Florist Letter Co., 84 Hawley St., Boston. Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. G. A. Sutherland Co.. 34 Hawley St., Boston, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. Koral Mfg. Co., 26 Hawley St., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. FLORISTS SUPPLIES N. F. McCarthy & Co., 84 Hawley 8t, Boston, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. H. M. Robinson & Co., 15 Province St., and 9 Chapman PI., Boston, Masi. For page see List of Advertisers. The Kervan Co., 20 W. 27th St., N. T. Decorative Evergreens. For page see List of Advertisers. Reed & Keller, 122 W. 25th St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. J. B. Murdoch & Co.. 546 Liberty St., Pittsburg, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. H. Bayersdorfer & Co., 1129 Arch St., Philadelphia. For page see List of Advertisers. FLOWERS BT TELEGRAPH Alex. McConnell, New York. Far page see List of Advertisers. Fred C. Weber, 4326-28 Olive St., St. Louis. Mo. For page see List of Advertisers. J. Breltmeyer's Sons, Miami & Gratiot Aves., Detroit, Mich For page see List of Advertisers. • Thos. Young, Jr., 41 W. 28th St., N. Y. For page see list of Advertisers. George H. Cooke, Washington, D. C. For page see List of Advertisers. Gude Bros. Co., 1214 P St., Washington, D. C. For page see List of Advertisers. Samuel Murray, 1017 Broadway, Kansas City, M >. For page see List of Advertisers. Young & Nugent, 42 W. 28th St., N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. W. H. Donohoe, 2 W. 29th St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Theodore Miller, 4832 Delmar Rd., St. Louis, Mo. For page see List of Advertisers. P. J. Hauswlrth (Temporary address) 13 Congress St., Cbleago. For page see List of Advertisers. William J. Smyth, Michigan Ave and Slst St.. Chicago. For page see List of Advertisers. Wm. H. Rock Flower Co., Kansas City, Mo. For page see List of Advertisers. Theodore Miller, 4832 Delmar Bvd., St. Louis, Mo. For page see List of Advertisers. Park Floral Co., Denver, Colo. Fo- page see List of Advertisers. Thos. F. Galvln, 124 Tremont St., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. Jacob Schulz, 644 4th Ave., Louisville, Kj. For page see List of Advertisers. Atlanta Floral Co., Atlanta, Ga. For page see List of Advertisers. David Clarke's Sons, 2139-2141 Broadway, New York. For page see List of Advertisers^ Eyres, 11 N. Pearl St., Albany, N. Y. FLOWER POTS W. H. Ernest, 28th and M Sts., Washington, D. C. For page see List of Advertisers. A. B. Hews & Co., Cambridge, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. Hllflnger Bros., Ft. Edward, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. FUCHSIAS ~~ Baur Floral Co., Erie, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. GALAX H. M. Robinson & Co., 15 Province St., and 9 Chapman PI., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. Michigan Cuy^lower Co., 38 & 40 Broad way, Detroit. Mich. For page see List of Advertisers. Galax. Ask for price on case lots. Scran- ton Florists' Supply Co., Scranton, Pa. GERANIUMS R. Vincent, Jr., & Son, White Marsh, MC For page see List of Advertisers. J. E. Felthouseii, Schenectady, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Gpianlums. 3 1-2 in., in hud, well biiinch- eii and stocky; Ricard, Poitevine, Nutt, Favcpiite, Viaud and Jauliu, $6.00 per 100. Hupkiiis Hi Hopkins, ('heiia<'Li t, K. I. Gorrniums in 3 1 2 in. puts. $7.00 per lOU; S. A. Nutt. Jug. Dovie, DouMe White, etc. J. B. Shurtleff & Son, Revere, Mass. 3.000 S. A. Nutt, 3 In., 3 1-2 in. and 4 in.; $-l.i«i. $5.00 and $6.0i> per liHJ. i.-ash. Fine stuck. H. M. Totman, Randolph, Vt. GLADIOLI Arthur Cowee, Meadowvale Farm, Berlin, New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Gladioli. Write for leaflet. B. Ham- mond Tracy, Cedar Acres, Wenham, Mass. GLADIOLL Grotr's Hybrids, Gold Medal and Sliver Trophy Strain, Crawford Strain. Farquhar Hybrid seedlings. JOHN H. UMPLEBY, Lake View, N. Y. GLASS Boston Plate & Window Glass Co., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. GLASS, High Grade. Double Thick Green- house Glass. Lord & Burnham, 1133 Broad- way, N. Y. GLAZING POINT H. A. Dreer, Philadelphia, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. GLAZING POINTS, Lord & Burnham Special Glazing Nails (Points). Lord & Burnham, 1133 Broadway, N. Y. GREENHOUSE BRACKETS Buxton & Allard, Nasbna, N. H. Economy Greenhouse Bracket. For page see List of Advertisers. GREENHOUSE BUILDING MATE- RIAL. D. IliCfe, 49 Washington St. N., Boston. Piping and Construction. For page see List of Advertisers. Lord & Burnham Coi, 1133 Broadway, New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Pierson U-Bar Co., 1 Madison Sq., N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Hltchlngs & Co., 1170 Broadway, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. .i- T. Stearns Lumber Co., Neponset, Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. King Construction Co., N. Tonawanda, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. J. C. Monlnger Co., 117 East Blackhawk St., Chicago, 111. For page see List of Advertisers. Metropolitan Material Co., 1398-1408 Metro- poUtan Ave., Brooklyn, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Weathered Co., Box 789. New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Foley Mfg. Co., 471 W. 22nd St.. Chicago. For page see List of Advertisers. S. Jacobs & Sons. 1365-79 Flushing Ave., Brooklyn, N. Y. GREENHOUSE CONSTRUCTION GREENHOUSE CONSTRUCTION. Semi- Iron Greenhouses, New Truss Houses and Iron Frame Houses. Lord & Burnham, 1133 Broadway, N. Y. GREENHOUSE HOSE illnerallzed Rubber Co., 18 Cliff St., N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. GUTTERS GUTTERS, Cast Iron Gutters, L. & B. Improved V Shaped Gutter with drip gut- ter attachment. Lord & Burnham, 1133 Broadwa.v, N. Y. HANGING BASKETS Wm. E. HIelscher, 40 Broadway, Detroit, Mich. For page see List of Advertisers. In writing to Advertisers kindly mention Horticulture 670 fiORTl CULTURE May 18, 190Y HARDY FEBNS AND SUPPLIES H. M. Robinson & Co., 16 Province St., and 9 Cbapman PI., Boston, Mass. For page see List of Advertlsera. Crowl Fern Co., Millingtou, Mass. Fancy and Dagger Ferns. For page see List of Advertisers. The Kervan Co., 20 W. 27th St., New York. For page see List of Advertlsen. Michigan Cnt Flower Co., 88 & 40 Broad- way, Detroit, Mich. Fancy Ferns. For page see List of AdTcrtlsers. E:. a. Beaven, Evergreen, Ala. Fadeless Sheet Moss. For page see List of Advertisers. A full line of ferns, galax, and all wild greens. N. F. McCarthy & Co., 84 Haw- ley St., Boston. HARDY PERENNIALS M. H. Walsh, Woods Hole, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. Fnnkla varlegata clumps, $6.00 per 100. H. Pladeck, Elmhurst, N. Y. Strong field grown Hardy Perennials, $4.iX) per 100; Aquilefc'ia. C;imii:mula Car- patica. Campanula Persklfolia Canterbury Bells, Delphinium, Polemonium, Gaillardla, Scutch Pinks, Galega. Chinese Larkspur blue and white, Lychnis Chaleedonlca Lychnis Haageana Hybrids, Pyrethrums, Sweet Wiiliaui, Peiitstemon and 2 yr. old Mixed Phlox. J. B. Shurtleft & Son, Re- vere, Mass. HEATING APPARATUS Lord & Burnham Co., 1133 Broadway, New York. For page, see List of Advertisers. Plerson U-Bar Co., 1 Madison Sq., N. Y. For page see List of Adver::.4.*.'8. HItchlngs & Co., 1170 Broadway, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Kroeschell Bros., 36 Erie St., Chicago. For page see List of .\dvertlser8. Johnston Heating Co., 1133 Br'dway, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. W. W. Castle, 170 Summer St., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. HOLLYHOCKS Hollyhocks. Large fleld-grown plants, $3.00 .per 100. Double In separate colors of red, white, pink, yellow and maroon; also the Allegheny strain. Send for cata- logue of hollyhocks, dahlias and hardy plants. W. W. WILMOBB, Box 382, Den- ver, Colo. HORSES Useful workhorses for florists' spring work; also florists' delivery wagons, good as new. Edward Hlgglns, 1 West 28th St., New York. HOT-BED SASH The A. T. Stearns Lumber Co., Neponset, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. Plerson U-Bar Co., 1 Madison Sq., N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. HItchlngs & Co., 1170 Broadway, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Lord & Burnham Co., 1133 Broadway, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. HOT WATER CIRCULATOR W. W. Castle, 170 Summer St., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. HYDRANGEAS. John C. Hatclier, Amsterdam, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. INSECTICIDES. NIcotlclde kills all greenhouse pests. P. R. Palethorpe Co.. Eleventh St.. Louisville. Ky. For page see List of Advertisers. IVIES Wesley Walt, Newburgh, N. Y. English Ivies. For page see List of Advertisers. English Ivy, 3 1-2 In., 3 to 5 ft., $6.00 per 100. Cash. Benj. Ccnnell, West Grove, Pa. JAPANESE LILIES. Yokohama Nursery Co., 31 Barclay St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. A. T. Boddlngton, 342 W. 14th St., New York. KENTIAS A. Leutby & Co., Rosllndale, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. LAWN AND CEMETERY VASES Kramer Bros. Foundry Co., Dayton, Ohio. For page see List of Advertisers. LAWN MOWER Clipper Lawn Mower Co., Dixon, III. For page see List of Advertisers. LEADING RETAIL FLORISTS Alex. McConnell, New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Thomas Young, Jr., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Fred C. Weber, 4326 Olive St., St. Lonls, Mo. For page fee List of Advertisers. J. Breltmeyer's Sons, Detroit, Mich. For page see List of Advertisers George H. Cooke, Washington, D. C. For page see List of Advertisers Samuel Mnrray, 1017 Broadway, Kansas City, Mo. For page see List of Advertisers. Gude Bros. Co., 1214 P St., Washington, D. C. For page see List of Advertisers. Young & Nugent, 42 W. 28th St., N. T. For page see List of Advertisers. Theodore Miller, 4832 Delmar Bvd., St. TiOuls, Mo. For page see List of Advertisers. P. J. Hauswirth (temporary address) 13 Congress St., Chicago. For page see List of Advertisers. William J. Smyth, Michigan Ave. and Slat St., Chicago. For page see List of Advertisers. Wm. H. Bock nower Co., Kansas City, Mo. For page see List of Advertisers. Park Floral Co., Denver, Colo. For page see List of Advertisers. Thos. F. Galvln, 124 Tremont St., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. W. H. Donohoe, 2 W. 29th St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Atlanta Floral Co., Atlanta, Ga. For page see List of Advertisers. Jacob Schulz, 644 4th Ave., Louisville, Ky. For page see List of Advertisers. David Clarke's Sons, 2139-2141 Broadway, New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Mills, the Florist, Jacksonville. Fia. Telegraph or mail orders promptly filled. Long distance telephone connections. Byres, 11 N. Pearl St., Albany, N. Y. LIVISTONIAS LIvlstonIa Rotundifolla. Well leaved and clean, $6, $9, $12 per doz. J. Roehrs Co., Rutherford, N. J. LOBELIAS NEW— NEW— NEW LOBELIA KATHLEEN MALLARD Fine doable flower: fine, strong 2 1-2-lnch pot; $.'5.00 ppr doz. Quantity limited. Order at once. J. Roehrs Co., Rutherford, N. J. MASTICA F. O. Pierce Co., 170 Fulton St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. MOON VINES Godfrey Aschmann, 1012 Ontario St., PMIa. For page see List of Advertisers. MOSCHOSMAS Moschosma riparlum, a valuable new Christmas flowering plant. Write for de- scriptive circular and price list. Chas. H. Totty, Madison, N. J. NIKOTEEN APHIS PUNK. Nicotine Mfg. Co., St. Louis, Mo. NURSERY STOCK John Waterer & Song, Ltd., American Nursery, Bagshot, England. For page see List of Advertisers. Cottage Gardens Co., Queens, N. Y. Specimen Nursery Stock. For page see List of Advertisers. The Conard & Jones Co., West Grove, Ps. For page see List of Advertisers. The F. B. Conine Nursery Co., Stratford, Conn. For page see List of Advertisers. The Wm. H. Moon Co., MorrlsvlUe, P«. American Arborvltae. For page see List of Advertisers. Oak Hill Nurseries, 114 Poplar St., Rosllndale, Mass. Berbevis Thunbergll. For page see List of Advertisers. Henry A. Dreer, Philadelphia. RbododendroEs, Boxwood Edging, Hardy Shrubs and Border Perennials. For page see List of Advertisers. New England Nurseries, Bedford, Mass. Shrubs, Roses and Herbaceous Perennials. For page see List of Advertisers. Nursery Stock. N. F. McCarthy St Co., 84 Hawley St., Boston, Mass. ORCHID PLANTS Lager & Hurrell, Summit, N. I. For page see List of Advertisers. Sander, St. Albans, England. Importers, Exporters, Growers, Hybridist*. For page see List of Advertisers. Julius Roehrs Co., Rutherford, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. Carrlllo & Baldwin, Secaucus, N. J. ' For page see List of Advertisers. A. Held, 11-19 William St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Selbreeht & Son, Rose Hill Nurseries, New Rochelle, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Jos. A. Manda, 191 Valley Road, W. Orange, N. J. Orchids, Orchid Baskets, Peat. For page see List of Advertisers. Ordonez, De Nave & Co., Madison, N. J., Box 105. For page see List of Advertisers. PALMS ^ A. Leuthy & Co., Rosllndale, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. Slebrecht & Son, Rose Hill Nurseries, New Rochelle. N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. PAINT AND PUTTY PAINT AND PUTTY: Ideal Greenhouse Lead: Special Greenhouse Putty. Lord & Burnham, 1133 Broadway, N. Y. PANSY PLANTS. Large, strong transplanted Pansy Plants. Drcer's Royal Exhibition and Vaughan's International. $1.00 per 100; $7..'iO per 1.000: smaller transplarted, $5.00 per 1.000. Send for sample and price list of other plants. Frank Shearer & Son, Blnghamton, N. Y. PATENTS SIggers & Slggers, Washington. D. O. For page see List of Advertisers. For List of Advertisers See Page 673 May 18, 1907 HORTICULTURE 671' PEONIES Wholesale grower of peonies. List of 100 varieties. J. P. Bosenfleld. West Point, Neb. PHLOXES. Henry A. Dreer, Philadelphia. Hardy Perennial Phloxes. For page see List of Advertisers. PIPE AND FITTINGS PH'B AND FITTINGS. Ca.st Iron and Wrought Pipe. Valves, Elbows, Pipe Hooks. Aotomatlc Air Headers, etc. Lord & Bornham, 1133 Broadway, N. Y. " PLANT STANDS The Wlttbold plant stand. $18.00 per doz. The Geo. Wlttbold Co., 1657 Buckingham Place, Chicago. ' PLANT BED CLOTH Mineralized Rubber Co., 18 Cliff St., N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. POT HANGERS Pot hangers, Kramer's ?1 doz. by exp., J1.25 by mall. I. N. Kramer & Son, Cedar Rapids, la. PRIMROSES. 200 Primroses, hardy, large — flowered, yellow, clumps, $8.00 per 100, cash. Frank J. Geyer, 199 Park Ave., Rochester, N. Y. RAFFIA Raffia, prime long fiber, sound and strong, ten cents the pound, nine dollars the hun- dred pounds; terms cash. A. Rolker & Sons, New York. P. O. Box 759. RHODODENDRONS John Waterer & Sons, Ltd., American Nursery, Bagshot, Eng. For page see List of Adveriisers. ROSES M. H. Walsh, Woods Hole, MasB. Hardy Roses, H. T. Roses and Ramblers. For page see List of Advertisers^ The Conard & Jones Co., West Grove, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. Bay State Nurseries, No. Abington, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. Thomas Roland, Nahant, Mass. Lady Gay Roses. For page see List of Advertisers. John C. Hatcher, Amsterdam, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. A. N. Plerson, Cromwell, Conn. Grafted Roses, Own-Root Beauties. Montrose Greenhouses, Montrose, Mass. Grafted Bride and Bridesmaid Roses. Low-budded roses. No. 1, $95.00; No. 1 1-2, $65.00 1000. H. T. Jones, Elizabeth, N. J. Tuberoses, dwarf excelsior pearl; first size, $1.00 per 100; $7.50 per 1000; second size, 60c. per 100; $5.00 per 1000. T. W. Wood & Sons, Seedsmen, Richmnnd, Vir- ginia^ ^^ Own root roses, 2 years. C. Ramblers, $7.00; Dorothy Perkins, P. W. and Y. Ram- blers, $5.00; H. P. roses and Baby Ram- blers, $8.00 per 100. Gilbert Costlch, Roch- ester, N. Y. Baby Rambler roses, fine dormant stock, one year. $12 per 100, 2 1-4-ln. pot plants, extra well rooted, $4 per 100, $30 per M. Orders hooked for delivery now or any time up to late spring. Samples free. Brown Brothers Company. Rochester, N. Y. SALVIAS C. Elsele. 11th and Roy Sis.. Pblladelphla, Pa. Salvia Bonfire. For p^-ge see List of Advertisers. Salvias. 2 1-2 in., $1.50 per 10(1; $15,00 per l.OOO. Achvranlhes, $1.50 per 100; $15.00 per 1000. S. W. Carey, Florist, Urbana. Ohio. Salvia splendens. .2 1-2 in., .$2.00 per 100'; 3 in., $3.00 per 100; 4 in., $6.00 per KiO. Krneger Bros., Toledo, O. SEEDS T. J. Grey & Co., 32 So. Market St.. Beston. Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. Joseph Breck & Sons 51 and 52 N. Market St., Boston, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. W. Atiee Burpee & Co., Philadelphia. For page see List of Advertisers. J. M. Thorburn & Co., 33 Barclay St., N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Henry A. Dreer, Philadeiphla. For page see List of Advertisers. A. T. Boddlngton, 342 W. 14th St., N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. H. F. Mlchell Co., 1017 Market St., Phlla. For page see List of Advertisers. James Vick's Sons, Rochester, N. Y. Aster Seed. For page see List of Advertisers. HJalmar Hartmann & Co., 12 Stormgade, Copenhagen, Denmark. Cauliflower and Cabbage Seed. For page see List of Advertisers. Blckards Bros., 37 E. 19th St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Johnson Seed Co., 217 Market St., Phlla. For page see List of Advertisers. R. & J. Farquhar & Co., 6-7 So. Market St., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. Wm. Elliott & Soils, 201 Fulton St., N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. C. C. Morse & Co., 171-73 Clay St., San Francisco, Calif. For page see List of Advertisers. H. E. Fiske Seed Co., Faneuil Hall Sq., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. ~i sell only reliable flower seeds. Ask for wholesale catalogue. O. V. Zangen, Hohoken. N. J. Conrad Appel, Darmstadt, Germany, Ks- tab. 1789. High Grade Grass. Clover, and Tree Seeds. Surplus Garden Peas — 50 bu. Alaska, $3.25 per bu.: 40 bu. First and Best, $2.00 per bu. New crop northern Michigan grown; none better. W. F. Allen, Salis- bury, Md. SHEEP MANURE R. & J. Farquhar & Co.. 6 and 7 So. Mar- ket St.. Boston. Pulverized Sheep Manure. For page see List of Advertisers. SHEET MOSS B. A. Beaven, Evergreen, Ala. For page see List of Advertisers. SMALL FRUIT PLANTS Dewberry plants, Lucretla and Austin. $5.00 per 1000. $20.00 per 5000; Premo, $6.00 per 1000. $25.00 per 5000; Turner red rasp- berry plants, $6.00 per 1000. $25.00 per 5000. W. F. Allen, Salisbury, Md. SPHAGNUM MOSS Live Sphagnum moss, orchid peat and orchid baskets always on hand. Lager * Hurreil. Summit. N. J. SPIREA Spirea, extra fine flnnip=: In leadlne va- riety. F. W. O. Schmitz. Prince Bay. N. Y. Spiraea A. Waterer. 200. 18 to 24 in., .$.=^.00 per 100. 7.T Dcnitzla Leraoinei. be. each. Cash with order. Frank J. Geyer, 199 Park Ave.. Rochester. N. Y. STEAM TRAP B. Hlppard. Yonngstown. O. STRAWBERRY PLANTS Strawberrv plants. 90 best varieties. stock unexcelled. Ask tor prices on what you want. W. F. Allen, Salisbury, Md. THERMOSTATS Fire and Frost Alarm. Heat regulator*. Brown Alarm Co., Denver, Colo. VEGETABLE PLANTS JO.OOO small horseradish seta, 25c. per 100; $2.50 per 1000. S. J. McMlchael, 142 Larkin St., Flndlay, O. 50,000 large 4-year old Barrs Mammoth Asparagus roots, $0.00 per 1000; $25.00 per 5000. (500 will fill a sugar barrel.) Ad' dress W. F. Allen, Salisbury, Md. Now ready to ship, Jersey Wakefield, Wlnnlgstadt, and Market Gardener's Early Cabbage, No. 1 stock, 15c. per 100, tlM per 1000. Tomato plants. Dwarf Cham- pion, Spark's Earliana, Lorlllard King of the Earliest, 15c. per 100, $1.25 per 1000. S. J. McMlchael, 142 Larklus St., Find- lay, O. VENTILATING APPARATUS Plerson U-Bar Co., 1 Madison Sq., N. X. For page see List of Advertisers. Hitchings~& Co., 1170 BroadwayT n7 Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Weathered Co., 46-48 Marlon St., N. T. For page see List of Advertisers. Foley Mfg. Co., 471 W. 22nd St.. Chicago. For page see List of Advertisers. The Advance Co., Richmond, Ind. For page see List of Advertisers. J. C. Monlnger Co., 421 Hawthorne Are., Chicago. The Chicago Lifter. VENTILATING MACHINERY, New Model encased, self-olllng gear; Standard' Model Open Gear. Lord & Burnham, 1133 Broadway, N. Y. VINCAS Vlnca minor (myrtle), $20.00 and $30.00 per 1,000. E. K. Moor.ey, Madeira, O. lO.OOO vincas 2 1-2 In., fine, $2.50 per 100; $20.00 per 1000. R. Cuttings same. $1.00 per 100; $7.00 per 1000. Cash, pleas*. BenJ. Connell, West Grove. Pa. Vincas, green, 2 in., $2.50 per 100; varl- gated, 2 1-2 in., $3.00 per 100. Krueger Bros, Toledo, K). VIOLETS H. R. Carlton, Wllloughby, O. Violet. Gov. Herrlck. For page see List of Advertisers. Strong divisions, Campbell and tmperiali violets. $5.00 per 100(J. Paul Thompson, West Hartford, Conn. WILD SMILAX E. A. Beaven, Evergreen, Ala. Southern Smilax. For page see List of Advertisers. WIREW^ORK Reed & Keller, 122 W. 25th St.. N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Wlrework. Write for our catalogue. Holton & Hnnkel Co.. Milwaukee. Wis. William E. Heilscher's Wire Works, 88 40 Broadway, Detroit, Mich. The "Just Right" kind. Send for i.ilce list. Frank W. Ball, 31 East Third Street, Cincinnati, O. All standard frames In stock. Special de- signs made to order In hurry-up time. N. F. McCarthy & Co., 84 Hawley St., Bos- ton, Mass. W^IRE SUPPORTS The Helm Carnation Support. Write for price. Helm Carnation Support Co.. Con- nersville. Ind. WHOLESALE FLORISTS Boston N. F. McCarthy & Co., 84 Hawley St., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. H. M. Robinson & Co., 15 Province St., and 9 Chapman PI., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. George A. Sutherland Co.. 34 Hawley St., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. Welch Bros., 226 Devonshire St., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. In writing to Advertisers Icindly mention Horticulture 672 HORTICULTURE May 18, 1907 WHOLESAI.E FLORISTS— Continued Buffalo Wm. F. Kastlng, 383-87 EUlcott St, Buf- falo, N. Y. ^ , For page see List of Advertisers- Chicago Chas. W. McKellar, 51 Wabash Av., Chicago. For page see List of Advertisers. Peter Eelnberg. 51 Wabash At., Chicago. For page see List of Advertisers. A. li. Randall Co., 19-21 Randolph St, Chicago. For page see List of Advertisers. E. F. Wlnterson Co., 45-49 Wabash Are., Chicago. For page see List of Advertisers. Poehlmann Bros. Co., 35 Randolph St, Chicago. For page see List of Advertisers. Detroit Michigan Cut Flower Exchange, 38 & 40 Broadway. For page see List of Advertisers. Neir fork J. K. Allen, 106 W. 28th St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Wm. Stuart Allen Co., 53 W. 28th St, New Kork. For page see List of Advertisers. J. S. Fenrlch, 110 W. 28th St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Ford Bros., 48 W. 28th St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. H. E. Froment, 57 W. 28th St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Alex. J. Guttman. 43 W. 28th St. New York. For page see List of Advertisers. B. C. Horan, 55 W. 28th St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. A. H. Langjahr, 55 W. 28th St.. New York. For page see List of Advertisers. James McManus, 42 W. 28th St.. New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Chas. Mlllaog, 50 W. 29th St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. John I. Raynor, 49 W. 28th St.. New York. For page see List of Advertisers. W. F. Sheridan, 39 W. 28th St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Traendly & Schenck, 44 W. 28th St. New York. For page see List of Advertisers. A. L. Young & Co., 54 W. 28th St.. New York. For page see List of Advertisers. John Young, 51 W. 28th St.. New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Fhiladelpliia W. E. McKlsslck, 1221 Filbert St, Phila- delphia, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. Leo Nlessen Co., 1209 Arch St, Phlladel phia, Pa. For page see List cf Advertisers. The S. S. Pennock-Meehan Co., 1608-18 Ludlow St., Philadelphia, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. Edward Reld. 1526 Ranstead St., Phllv delphla, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. Pittsbnrg J. B. Murdoch & Co., 545 Liberty St., Pittsburg, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. New Offers in This Issue. AMERICAN AND FRENCH GREEN- HOUSE GLASS. Standard Plate Glass Co., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. CINERARIA AND PRIMULA SEED. H. P. Micbell, Philadeipliia. For page see List of Advertisers. DECORATION DAY FLOWERS AND SUPPLIES. N. F. McCartliy & Co., 81 Hawley St., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. DECOR.ATION DAY FLOWERS AND SUPPLIES. Welch Bros., 226 Devonshire St., Boston. For page see List of Advertisei-s. FUNKIA. Charlfs Horuecker, Springfleid, N, J. For page see List of Advertisers. PRIMULA SEED. A. T. Boddiugtou, 34:2 W. 14th St., N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. SHRUBS: POPLARS: ROSES: CAN- NAS. Elizabeth Nursery Co., Elizabeth, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. TARGET BRAND WEED KILLER. Amer. Horticultural Distributing Co., Martiusburg, W. Va. For page see List of Advertisers. A DESIRABLE GIFT FOR YOUR EMPLOYEE. There can be no more useful and ap- propriate present than a subscription to HORTICULTURE. The more he reads HORTICULTURE the. better service he will render you. If you want to give five or more we will be glad to make a special discount, on application. Other Useful Books. The Dahlia. By L. K. Peacock. Price, 30 cents. The American Carnation. C. W. Ward. Price, $3.50. Manual of the Trees of North Ameri- ca. C. S. Sargent. Price, $6.00. The First Countv Park System. F. W. Kelsey. Price, $1.25. The Horticulturist's Rule-Book. Bailey. Price, 75 cents. Chrysanthemum Manual. Smith. Price, 40 cents. The Chrysanthemum. Herrington. Price, 50 cents. How to Make Money Growing Violets. Saltford. Price, 25 cents Dwarf Fruit Trees. Waugh. Price, 50 cents. In the hearing before the appropria- tions committee at Hartford. Ct., on May 8 relative to the additional sura asked for for the Connecticut Agricul- tural College which includes $50,000 for a horticultural building and green- houses, the fact was brought out that 90 per cent, of the graduates of the college become farmers, and that the demand for managers and superin- tendents is greater than the college can supply. WANTS, FOR SALE, ETC. ' Advertisements in this column one cent a word. Initials count as words- Cash with order. All correspondence addressed "care HORTICUL- TURE" should be sent to U Ham- ilton Place, Boston. HELP WANTED HORTICULTURE needs a wide- awake representative In every town in the land. Good commissions paid on advertising and subscriptions. If you are ambitious, write for terms. WANTED — Single man as assistant rose grower on commercial place. Steady posi- tion to good man. Give reference from last place and state wages expected with board. Dean & Co., Little Silver, N. 3. W.\NTED. A good designer, accus- tomed to wailiuif on retail flower store trade, industrious and well-reeommeuded. A good position for tiie riglit man, Thornton Bros., Lawrence. Mass. WANTED — Good active young man, ex- perienced in rose growing under glass. Good salary. Address B, care HORTI- CULTURE, 11 Hamilton Place. Boston. WANTED — A good, smart, liaudy man accustomed to general greeniiouse worli. Apply in person or write to Thomas A, Cox. 73 Olney St., Dorchester, Mass. WANTED — A section man for Roses. Ad- dress L. B. Coddington, Murray Hill, N. J. SITUATIONS WANTED POSITION WANTED by experienced landscape gardener, civil engineer and hor- tiruiturist of some ten years' experience, ijpen for eusagemeut with private proprie- tor or business concern after June 12. References supplied. Address, E. L. Ray- mond, 9 Feltou St., Cambridge, Mass. We can with pleasure recommend the services of a sliilied gardener and orchid grower to any lady or gentleman requiring the services of such a man. Apply Carrlllo tfe Baldwin, Seoaucus, N. J. WANTED— Situation as Head Gardener on private place; capable of taking care of orchids, ferns, palms, roses, etc. Best of references. Address N., care of HORTI- CULTURE. POSITIONS WANTED for head garden- ers and assistants; for further InformatloQ apply to W. W. Rawson & Co., 5 Union St., Boston, Mass. FOR SALE FOR SALE. Desira1)le Greenhouse Plant, directly op- posite Spring Forest Cemetery, Blngham- tcn, N. Y. Large and Increasing demand for Funeral Designs and Bedding Stuff; core of cemetery plots big item In receipts. A dwelling house, 10,000 feet of glass, land comprising twenty city lots. Paying business and open chance for increase. Sold on account of advance in years. Apply to James B. Tully, 47 Spring Forest Ave., Binghamton, N. Y. FOR SALE -Greenhouse Pipe 4-ln. boiler tubes, second hand. In flB* condition, absolutely free from scale and with ends cut square. Sample and prieei on application. Kroeachell Bros. Co., Sfi Erie St., Chicago. FOR SALE— Second hand 4 in. cast Iron pipe for greenhouse heating. five-fooc lengths. 10 cents per foot, F. O. B. Exeter Machine Works. Exeter, N. H. PRICES QUOTED IN THESE COLUMNS ARE FOR DEALERS ONLY ^.^ls"et;.'^'nT.i.;*>H''o''rT.%%r1 May 18, J 907 HORTICULTURE 67» List of Advertisers Page Allen J. K 066 Alien Wm. Stuart C0.666 American Horticultu- ral Distributing Co. 674 American Nursery. ..648 Aschmann Godfrev- ••6^6 Atlanta Floral Co. ...663 Barrows H.H. & Son. 646 B2ur Floral Co. 647 BayersdorferH.& Co. 664-665 Bay State Nurseries. .648 Beaven, E. A, 667 Boddington A.T. ... 658 Boston Florist Letter Co 663 Boston Plate and Win- dow Glass Co 674 Breck Joseph & Sons 659 Breitnieyer's J. Sons. 663 Bridgeman's Seed Warehouse 659 Burpee W. A. & C0..659 Buxton & Allard... . 674 Carlton H. R 647 Carril]o& Baldwin ..•646 Castle W.W.^ ..675 Chicago Carnation Co 647 Clarke's David, Sons663 Clipper Lawn Mower Co 674 Conard & Jones 648 Connel! Benj 647 Cooke G. H 663 Cottage Gardens 648 Cowee A 647 Crowl Fern Co 667 Donohue, Wm. H. ..663 Domer F. Sons & Co. 647 Dreer H. A. 661-675 Dysart R. J. 664 Edwards Folding Box Co 664 Eisele C 646 Elizabeth Nurseries. .648 Elliott Wm. & Sons.. 659 Esler J G 675 Ernest W.H 674 Farquhar R. & J. & Co 659 Felthousea J. E 661 Fenrich J. S 667 Fiske, H.E. Seed C0.659 Foley Mfg. Co 675 Ford Bros. 666 Froment H.E. 666 Galvin Thos. F 663 Getmore Box Factory667 Grey T. J. & Co 659 Gude Bros. Co 663 Guttmaa Alex. J. 647-666 Hail Asso 675 Hallock,V.H.&Sons647 Hammond Benj 674 Harlowardea Green- houses ^47 Hartmann Hjalmar & Co ^59 Hatcber, John C 648 HauswirthP. J 663 Held A.. 646 Herbert David & Son. 647 Hews A. H. & Co.. ..674 Hielscher Wm. E....673 Hilfinger Bros 674 Hitchines&Co 676 Horan E. C 666 Hornecker, Charles.. 647 Iliffe Daniel 675 Johnston Heating C0.674 Johnson Seed Co 639 Kasting W. F...! 667 Kervan Co., The ....667 King Cons. Co 675 Koral Mfg. Co 663 Kramer Bros. Fdy. Co ..673 Kroeschell Bros. .672-675 Lager & Hurrell 646 Lake, A. G 660 Pago Langjahr, Alfred H...667 Leuthy A. & Co 647 Lord & Burnham Co. 676 Manda Jos. A 646 McCarthy N. F.. 662-667 McConnell Alex. . 663 McKellar Charles W.664 McKissick, W. E 664 McManus Jas 666 Metropolitan Material MichelVH.'F.Co.^iiesg Michigan Cut Flower Exchange 667 Millang Charles 666 Millang J. A 667 Miller Theo 663 Mineralized Rubber Co 675 Moninger J. C 675 Moon Wm. H. Co... .648 Morse C. C. & Co. . .659 Murdoch J. B.&C0..667 Murray Samuel 663 New England Nur- series ■ 648 New York Cut Flower Co 667 Niessen Leo. Co 664 Oak Hill Nu' series ..648 OrdonezDeNave&Co.646 PalethorpeP. R 674 Park Floral Co 663 Peacock Dahlia Farm647 Pennock-Meehan Co. 060-664 Perkins St. Nurseries. 647 Pierce F. 0 674 Pierson F. R. Co. ...657 Pierson U Bar Co. ...676 Poehlmann Bros. Co. .664 Randall A. L. Co 664 Ray nor John 1 666 Reed & Keller 667 Reid Edw 664 Reinberg Peter 664 Rickards Bros 659 Robinson H.M.& Co. 665-167 Rock Wm. L .663 Roehrs Julius Co 646 Roland, Thomas 648 Rolker August & Sons674 Rose Hill Nurseries .648 Sander & Son 646 Scheepers John & C0.646 Schulz Jacob 663 Scott, John f6i Sheridan W. F 666 Siebrecht & Sons .... 648 Siggers & Siggers 674 Situations & Wants.. 672 Skidelskv S. S 647 Smyth Wm. J.. 663 5^ta"dard Plate Glass Co. . . . 674 Stearns A, T, Lumber Co 674 Sutherland Geo. A. Co 664 The Advance Co. . . . -675 Thorburn J.M. &Co,659 Totty Chas. H 647 Traendly& Schenck.666 Tully J. B 672 Valentine, J. A ^63 Vick's Jas. Sons 659 Vincent R. Jr. & Sons. 661 Wait Wesley 646 Walsh M. H 648 Waterer John& Sons. 648 Weathered Co. 675 Weber F.C 66^ Weber H. &Sons....647 Welch Bros 646-664 Winterson E. F. Co.. 664 Yokohama Nurseries Co 647 Young A. L.& Co... -666 Young John - 666 Young, Thos. Jr. 663 Young & Nugent . . - .663 Is Your Name In The Above List? If Not, Why Not? 9 CUT FLOWER MARKET REPORTS. iCoulhtui'ti /rL'tii pngr 0^3^ ticuUure either in cut flowers, seeds, bulbs, trees, or outdoor worli. Rather the reverse. More time to attend to things and less excitement. Business the past TWIN CITIES weelv has been very quiet. The trade in general believe this to be entirely due to the bad weather. The big stores seemed to control what little trade there was, and the small trade found it to be a very poor week. Stock is plentiful and were it not for the in- clement weather it is very probable there would have been a heavy drop in retail prices owing to the competition of the street merchants. Nothing has been done in planting outside of shub- bery, which has been carried on to quite an extent. A few days the past week it was so cold that even that could not be done as the ground froze hard. It is with a feeling WASHINGTON of deep gratitude that we are at length able to report three consecutive days of sunshine for Washington and vicinity. In consequence vegetation has taken a decided jump and all na- ture seems glad — as well as all people. Two nights of frost during the week just past made all outside growers look pretty blue, but we have reason now to believe that summer is here to stay. Carnations are in abundance as also are sweet peas, but. as yet, the prices have not dropped appreciably. The hardy woodland flowers, such as dogwood, hawthorn and wild cherry, are now almost things of the past, but if the warm days continue pond lilies will be here to take their places. The cherry crop it is thought now will be a total failure, though plums seem to look promising, also apples. GREENHOUSES BUILDING OR PRO. JECTED. New. Syracuse, N. Y. — T. N. Emerick, one house. W. Newton, Mass. — G. A. Frost, con- servatory. Baldwinsville, N. Y. — T. N. Emer- ick, one house. Stockton Springs, Me. — Mrs. W. H. Follett, one house. Additions. So. Fraraingham, Mass. — J. B. Long. Kansas City, Mo. — N. Jarrett. two houses. Outremont, Que. — Hall & Robinson, range of houses. Grass Valley, Cal. — W. E. Johnson, range of houses. Lewiston, Me. — Ernest Sherman, one house 2S x 125. Blue Island. 111. — Helm Bros., ore carnation house, 40 x 200. Seattle, Wash. — Matthieson & John- son, one house 100 x 200. Benton Harbor, Mich. — F. L. Torn- quist. one house, 20 x 50. Austin, Minn. — A. N. Kinsman, two rose houses, 29xl4S, 31xl4S. Tacoma, Wash. — Charles Halkier, three houses, each 16 x 100. Caledonian Springs. — Canadian Pa- cific Railway, range of houses. Niles Center, 111. — Ed. Blaumeuser, The Kramer Bros. Fdy. Co. OAYTOM, OHIO. Largest Vase Manufacturers in the U.S. Write to Department 3 for Catalog and Prices if Interested. No. 1. No. 2. HANGING BASKETS State Quantity wanted and will be pleased to quote prices. W.E. HIELSCHER Wire Works 40 Broadway, DETROIT, MICH. two houses, each IS x 125; Emil Blau- meuser, two houses, each 25 x 125. Northampton, Mass. — H. W. Field, one rose house, .3.3 x 242; 33 ft. exten- sion to rose house, 25 ft. extension to carnation house. -674 HORTICULTURE May 18, 1907. TARGET BRAND BEO. U. S. yAT. OFF* Weed Killer 13 a solution of chemicals designed to destroy jilaut life and undes- irable vegetation of all kinds. 'TIS GU ARAN FEED to keep paths, roads, tennis courts and brick walks free from all growth. One gallon makes 50 gallons of treating liquid. PRICES. 1 gal., $1.00. 10 gal., $ 7.50 5 gal., $4.00 2.5 gal., $18.75 50 gal. barrel, $35.00 Made oaly by AMERICAN HORTICULTURAL DISTRIBUTING CO. Wlartlnsburg - - W. Va. Write for catalog and list of testimoniais. Standard Plate Glass Company Manufacturers Importers American and French Greenhouse Glass Reliable Brands at Lowest Market Prices ^6-30 Sudbury St. 61-63 Portland St. BOSTON, MASS. The Best Bug Killer and Bloom Saver For PROOF Write to P.R.PalethorpeCo. LOUISVILLE, KY. In ordering goods please add "I aaw it In HORTICULTURE." A STB C A ' (ifcenhouselllazin^ ^M U5E1TH0W. F.O.PIERCE CO. 170 Fulton St., NEW YORK The Mower that will kill all the Weeds in your Lawn. If you keep the weeds cut so they do not go to seed and cut your grass with- out breaking the small feeders of rojts, the grass will become thick and the weeds will disappear. ST4B. ' ^ fREf STANDARD FLOWER POTS Packed in small crates, easy to handle. Price per crate 15003 in. pots in crate $4.88 1500 j)4 10003 800 3K 5004 3205 1446 5.S5 6.00 5.00 5.8a 4.50 4-51 ,3..6 Price per crate 120 7 in. pots in crate $4.20 60 8 " " 3.00 HAND MADE 48 9 in. pots in crate $3.60 48 10 " " 4.8« 24 II " " 3.60 24 la ** " 4-8o 12 14 " " 4.80 6 16 " " 4.50 Seed pans, same price as pots. Send for price list of Cylinders for Cut flowers Hanging Baskets, Lawn Vases, etc. Ten percent, off for cash with order. Address Hilflngrcr Bros.,Pottery,Fort Edward,N.Y. Sugust Rolker i Sons, Agts. , 31 Barclay St. , N, ». City. POTS Standard Flower . . If your greenhouses are within 500 miles of the Capitol, write us, we can save you money W. H. ERNEST, 28tli and M Streets, WASHINGTON, 0. C. BOSTON PLATE & WINDOW GLASS CO. GREENHOUSE 6LASS German and American !!61 to 2871 St., BOSTON 20-22 Canal St. The Clipper will do'it. Ask^your dealer for them. If they have not gjt them, below is the price; No. I — i2-inch Mower $5; No. 2 — 15-inch Mower $6: No. T, — 18-inch Mower $7; No. 4 — 21-inch Mower $8. Send draft money-order or registered letter. In writing advertisers, mention Horticulture STEEL RETURN TUBULAR Steam BOILERS Water What F. R. Pierson says : Johnston Heating Co., New York City. Gentlemen: — The internally fired sieel boilers which you installed last fall are giving us great satisfaction. They heat very quickly and are very economical. We ere exceedingly well pleased with them and they have more than met our e.\pectations. — Very truly yours, F. R. Pierson Co. JOHNSTON HEATING CO. 1133 Broadway, NEW YORK CITY WRITE FOR CATALOG AND PRICES CYPRESS SASH BARS 82 feet or longrei HOT BED SASH PECKY CYPRESS BENCH LUMBER GREENHOUSES ERECTED AND EQUIPPED COMPLETE IF DESIRED Write for Circular "D" and Prioea Tbe A. T. STEIRSIS LUMBER 00. NEPON8ET, BOSTON, MASS. Send other business direct to Washington. Saves time and insures better service. Personal attention guaranteed. Twenty-five years' active service. SPECIALTY: "Working on the Failure* of Others." SIGGERS & SIGGERS PATENT LAWYERS Box 9, National Union Building Washington, D. C. USE THE BEST. Economy Greenhouse Brackets are used by leading growers every- where. Send for price list and de- scriptive ci^cu^ar. BUXTON & ALLARD, Dept. A, Nashua. N.H. SLUG SHOT KILLS INSECTS in Garden or Green- house. Sold by Seed Delivers. For pamphlet address B. HAMMOND, Fishkill-on Hudson, N. Y. May 18. 1907 HORTICULTURE. 675 Good Circulation You get it all the time if you install the ELECTRIC CIRCULATOR Write to Robert Simpson, Clifton, N. J.; Julius Roehrs Co., Rutherford, N. J.; J. N. May, Summit, N.J.; F. R. Pierson Co. Scarborough, N. Y. ; Joseph Fuller, Leominster, Mass. ; Perennial Gardens Co., Toledo, O. ; or Christ. Winterich, Defiance, O. The Circulator is working in each of these establishments and giving full satisfaction. Write for particulars of our new STEEL PLATE BOILER built especially for hot water greenhouse heating. We do piping and fitting according to most approved methods, in economical manner and with satisfaction guaranteed. W. W. CASTLE HEATING ENGINEER I70 Summer Street, BOSTON mKROESGHELL BOILER is the only perfect Hot Water Boiler. Made in 15 sizes, heating 6000 to 50,000 sq. ft. glass to 60° at 15° below zero. Prices and Catalogue on application KROESGHELL BROS. GO. 35 Erie Street, CHICAGO R. TONAWANXM. Holds Class Firmly Sae the Point 43° PEERLESS GlazlDK Points ue the beet. No rights or loftt. Box of 1,000 poiQU ^b ou, poitp&ld. HENRY A. DBEEB, tU OMaat S>., rkll>., Tm. KOW IS THE TIME TO INSURE TOUR GLASS AGAINST DAMAGE BT HAIL. For particulars address John O. Emier, Smddlm Rhrmr, M. J, DANIEL ILIFFE Greenhouse Construction— Supplies Heating and Ventilating Steant and Hot Water Piping On hand, a quantity nf second-hand valves from 2 lo 6 in- Send for Catalogue. 49 Washington Street, North, BOSTON, MASS. GREENHOUSE CONSTRUCTION LUMBER John C. rioninger Co. 117 E. Blackhawk St., CHICAGO In ordering goods please add "I saw it in HORTICULTURE." Why not try ANCHOR GREENHOUSE HOSE on your nert order. Plant Bed Clotli ESSS^i air. Mineralised Rubber Com IB Cliff StroBt, Mew York The above represents our Concentric Principle of cutting Sash Bars to fit the gutters and plates. The Bars Always Fit and no moisture collects at the con- nections as it does in the beveled cut, and so Decay Is Prevented All who have used this want it again. Experience is a good teacher. Send for our free catalogue of GREENHOUSE MATERIALS. FOLEY MFG. CO. Western Avenue and 26th Street. CHICAGO. REMOVAL Our visiting friends are heartily welcome to call and see our handsome new factory. Transfer to S, West- ern .^ve, from any West Side street car and get off at 26th St. The Visible Features are not the only ones in the Advance Ventilating: Apparatus — even more important are those be- neath the surface, its me- chanical construction, its principles, its careful work- manship in details that makes it the powerful su- perior line — all yours at reAsonable profits and prices. The Advance Go. RICHMOND, IND. METROPOLITAN MATERIAL CO. GREENHOUSE WRECKERS Everything In New and Second Hand ir GREENHOUSES 1398-1408 Metropolitan Ave. BROOKLYN, NEW YORK WEATHERED COMPANY BOX 789, NEW YORK 6REENH0USE BUILDING AND HEATING Send for Catalogue 676 HORTICULTURE. May 18, 1907 I 1 AND ALL OF US take too much time to spend the dollars, too little time to save the pennies. Growers frequently plan a house of certain width, totally regardless of the length of sash bars and the way they may cut to waste. To help you in this matter we have prepared a money saving table — a postal brings it. HITCHINGS AND CO. GREENHOUSE DESIGNERS AND BUILDERS. Manufacturers of Heatlnfi and Venlllatinii Apparatus. I • 1170 Broadway, NEW YORK. EVERLASTING We don't make any such ridiculous claim for our " Burnham" Boiler; we know it will wear out, in parts, and when those parts do wear out you'll find us in business ready to supply them. Ever tried to find parts of a thing The BuKNHAM after the manu- facturer has gone out of business? Then you know what buying of an old estab- lished firm guarantees to you. Vou know the man who looks ahead is the man who gets ahead, so buy the " Burnham " — and buy it now. LORD (a BURNHAM CO. Qreenhouse Designers and Manufacturers 1133 BROADWAY, cor. 26th Street, N. Y. BOSTON Branch: B19 Tremont Building PHILADELPHIA Branch: 1235 Filbert St. Its Grate U-BAR Cypress core which Is chemically against decay Galvanized steel U- Bar. Every two feet it is screwed to core. T HAT Core is chemically treated before en- casing in the galvanized steel shell — then strong screws are placed every two feet on alternate sides. U=Bar Greenhouses are the best greenhouses built because the metal structu- ral members are protected against decay and rust — there's no construction as strong in proportion t^r"a^ed to Its slzc — nonc that gives to the plants as much light. Send for catalog. Pierson U=Bar Com= pany, Designers and Builders U=Bar Greenhouses, Metropolitan Bldg., 4th Ave. and 23rd Street, New York. Carl von Linne "Botanic Muse! who in this latter age Led by your aiiy hand the Swedish sage, Bade his keen eye your secret haunts ex- plort- Oii dewy dell, high wood, and winding shore; Say on each leaf how tiny Graces dwell; Flow laugh the Piea^iures in a blossom's bell; [low insect loves arise lui cobweb wings. Aim their light shafts, and point their little stings." — Ertisniiis Darwiii^ 17S1 New vo^^ I JioRrszFiMrM4N, /(/ndrecf /p/e/w/j m. ft // NamU/m^ice, Gq/toa/, Mass. ^Subscription, HOO^ 678 HORTICULTURi: May 25, 1907 THE NEW HYDRANGEA ARBORESCENS GRANDIFLORA ALBA From 2 1-t inch pots, $lii.00 per 100, ready uow ; the very best shriili for florists of recent years : after other shrubs have doue; indispensable. pure white: blooms CHRYSANTHEMUMS 2^ inch pots, $3.50 per I OO Big lots of: White and Golden Chadwick. $30 per lOOO White and Yellow Baton. Alice Byron, Mrs. Jerome Jones, Col. Appleton, Dr. Bnguehard, M. Bonnaffon, and Upah, Polly Rose and Matchless, $2.50 per I OO, $22.50 per lOOO A great many of the standard sorts in smaller quantities, at $l.r,n per 100, 922.10 per 1000- NOVELTY 'MUM nile. J. Rosette, enormous Thanksgiving pink, at $20 00 per 100, as it is late. FINEST OF THE SCARLET PHLOXES COQUELICOT Nice young pot plants, .nt iier 1(J0, . |6.on HYDRANGEA OTAKSA •■■ shr It l'l;nlt;i. at i/2-iiich pot per 100 . pej- lOiK"' . .fS.OIJ ..$25,011 ROSES Catalog men ilosiiins to stnck up with novelty roses ftu- the r- C. Aurea, C. Mendelli. Call for quotations from us also for choicest varieties ot Odonloglossiim, Piluma, Cypripedium, Phalaenopsis, Oendrobum and Vanda. Extremely rare Vanda - andcriana for July delivery. A. HELD, 11-19 William St., NEW YORK ORCHIDS Largest Itnporters, Exporters^ O-rotvera and Ifi/hritUatft iu the tyortd Sander, 8t. Albans, England and 235 Broadway, Room I NEW YORK CITY ARRIVED IN FINE CONDITIQN Catt'eya Percivaliana, Gigas, Sandera;, Speciossissima ; Uncidium Kramerl= anum, and others. VVrile for Prices or TcIeplMiic 141, Madison. N,l. ORDONEZ, DENAVE&CO. p. O Box I03 MADISON, N.J. MOONVINES (Ipomue.i Noctiflora, A. W. Smiih, originatoi),best pure white, laigtst and most fragrant mounvme ill the w. rid. 1 have made a specialty ot them 'or the last I 5 ye.Hi>, and am known as the moo vine grower of An erica, and grow yearly about 20 ot o 3% in pois, $5.00 per 100. Now ready. GODFREY ASCHMANN 1012 Ontario St. Fhtladelptila, Pa. o incli pots, $0.00 doz.; $45.00 per 100: $400 00 per 1000 SCOTTI FERNS b inch pots, $6 00 doz.; $45.00 per 100: $400.00 ptr 1000 ASPARAGUS PLUMOSA NANUS 3 in. 2 y^arold. $S.<'0 per 100; $45.00 per 1000 25 at 100 rates 250 at 1000 rates GERANIUMS Out of 4 in. pots, $6.00 p=T 100, S. A. Nutt, Beauty of Poitevine and Buchner. Noth° ing less than 100 lots. Cash or Satisfactory References WM. C.SMITH, 61st and Market Streets, PHILADELPHIA. PA. WHITMANI 2 1-4 inch, $IO per I OO BOSTONS I 2 1-4 inch, S3.00 per 100 H.H. BARROWS & SON whitman, Mass^ JOHNSGHEEPERS&Ga ARNHEM, HOLLAND for Reliable BULBS a«d PLANTS WANTED 50 or more strong clumps of Leucothoe Catesbaei. F. E. PALMER, BROOKLINE, MASS. May 25, 1907 HORTICULTURE 679 VICTORY HAS MADE GOOD PINK IMPERIAL and IMPERIAL Prices $600 per lOO, $50.00 per lOOO Discount for Cash with Order You cannot afford to be without these two excellent varieties Price $12.00 per 100; $100.00 per 1000, 250 at lOOO ratss, a discount allowed when cash accompanie Xv Xv B^ Grand New Pink Carnation for 1907 A few tliousaud R. C. and pot plants left. Order quick. This variety is a money maker. Price of rooted cuttmgs, .$2..50perdor.: $12.00 per IOC; $100.00 per lOOO Price of pot plants. 2l-4iu., $."..00 per doz.; S15 00 per 100. THE H. WEBER & SONS CO., Oakland, Md. U BEST COMMERCIAL VARIETIES Rooted Cuttings '2.00 per hundred WM. W. Edgar Co. WAVERLEY, MASS. SAMMMAAAIWMAAMMimMMAMM Special offer to Horticulture readers CHRYSANTHEMUMS 1 will sell 100 plants of the new singles in 10 or 20 varieties for $i2.00. Selection to be left to me. A list of varieties mailed on appli- cation. This offer holds good only by mentioning Horticulture. CHARLES H. TOTTY Madison, N. J. CARNATIONS. Red Chief —Bright scarlet— early and very produc- tive. $12.00 per 100: $too.oo per looo. Average 3 in. flower. A leader ia every respect. Bonnie Maid —Clear pink edged white.— $12.00 per 100; 100.00 per 1000. Large well formed bloom. Very early aod productive. r. DORNER h. SONS CO. La Fayette. Ind. LookiDg for a gool, late, Yellow MUM? Invest in GOLDEN DOME There is nothing to euual it. Stock ready, now. $rr.. 00 per too ; $5.00 per dozen. S. S. SKIDELSKY, llh NOfltl 24111 SI., PtlilOdelgOjO. TO CATALOG MAKERS. We are able to quote a low price on the majority of the electros of the illustrations in HORTICULTURE. LILIUM AURATUM 6 to 8 inches, $4.00 per 100. 9 to II inches, 5.00 per 100. CINNAMON ROOTS $1.00 per 100. HYACINTHUS CANDICANS, large bulbs, $1.00 per 100. ZEPHYRANTHES yellow, $i.eo per 100 Six Cases L LONGIFLORUM MULTIFLORUM 6— 8-inch, from Cold Storage In good condition, $3.50 per 100: $30.00 per 1000. The entire stock of nilUI IJIO ^**'' *-"* Flowers, owned by UAHLIAO Mrs. Laufer, of Creedmoor. Some 20,000 full sized roots, enough to plant four acres. Offers for the entire stock solicited. Not less than 1000 roots to one person, V. H. HALLOGK & SON QUEENS, N. Y. GLADIOLI Beautifully Illustrated catalog, colored plate, etc., describing Qroff's Hybrids, Named Novel- ties of rare beauty. Mixtures and Collections to color and fine Mixtures of all colors. Write for it. ARTHUR COWEE Gladiolus Specialist MEADOWVALE FARM, BERLIN, N. Y. GOVERNOR HERRICK Originated and introduced by H. R. CARLTON, Willouehby, O. We have the following stock in the finest condition to plant and now is the time to plant: a5i inch at $3.00 per doz., $10 per 100 and $75 per rooo 4 " '* 2.50 " *' 12 " too *' 75 *' 1000 It will pay you. Try it. Order at once, DRACAENA INDIVISA 25c. to $[.00 each Varlesated Funkias, out of 3 in. pots, $5.00 per 100. Calla Lilies, '" bud or bloom, for Memorial D.^y. 111 5 and 6 in. pots, 35c. each; $io 00 per ico. Large Marshal Niel Roses, $t.coeach. K. E. JUUL, Elizabeth, N J. 680 HOKTICULTURi: May 25, 1907 Lady Gay THE FAMOUS RAMBLER ROSE 2^ in. Pots, Jio.oo per loo 3J^ in. Pots, 12.50 per too Ready to Pot On or Line . Out in the Field Thomas Roland NAHANT, MASS. Grevillea Robusta outof4in. Hydrangea Otaksa ind'bL.. ROSES Bride, Gate, Ivory, Perle, Maid, out of 3 in. ALL CLEAN, HEALTHY STOCK Prices on application. JOHN C. HATCHER AMSTERDAIVI, N. Y. LADY GAY AND HARDY GARDEN ROSES in choice varieties. Field grown plants, first quality stock including Frau Karl Druschki. New Hardy Hybrid Tea Dean Hole. Killarney and Souvenir de Pierre Notting. Herbaceous Paeonies. Hollyhocks and Phlox. Catalogue mailed on request. M. H. WALSH MSE SPtciAtiST WOODS HOLE, MASS. IMEW CANNAS William Saunders^ ^°' ""^^ $5.00 per doz. ) $35 00 New York Ottawa ( per 100 Send for our list and descriptive catalogue We have a large stock of the best varieties. ROSES on their own roots our specialty Shrubbery in variety Be sure and get our catalogue. The CONARO & JONES CO., west grove, Pa- ROSES, Fine, Healthy stock 6OOO Brides and Maids >;rafted, i% m , $12.00 per 100. 20,000 Brides, Maids, Killarney, Chatenay, Gates, Ivory and Richmond, own rools, 3H m,, $8.00 per I 00. P. R. QUINLAN, SYRACUSE, N. Y. TO CATALOG MAKERS. We are able to quote a low price on the majority of the electros of the illustrations in HORTICULTURE. 10,000 AMERICAN ARBORVITAE (Thuya Ocoidentalis) Each tree grows wide apart and splendidly developed on all sides. So bushy that for hedges or screens they will go almost twice as far apart as ordinary Arborviiaes will. Thev have been frequently transplanted and are supplied with an abundance of fine fibrous roots. Can be dug and shipped with ball if desired. per 10 per too 3-4 ft. size $6.00 $50.00 4-5 ft. size 7.50 60.00 Prices for dealers only. Packing additional at cost. 25 or more at the rate per 100. Send to us for Ornamental Nursery Stock of all Kinds. i THE WM. H. MOON CO., Morrisville, Pa. -I John Waterer & Sons, kd^ AMERICAN NURSERY BAGSHOT, ENGLAND have the finest stock of recognized Hardy Rhododendrons, Azaleas, An- dromedas, high class Evergreens and specimen Conifers. Ask for special list of plants grown for the American trade. John Waterer & Sons are the great exhibitors of Rhododendrons ir London. ... Emtmbllnhmd 40 Ymmrm ROSE HILL NURSERIES NEW ROCHELLE, N. Y. Most Complete HoriicuHural Establishment in America SIEBRECHT & SON New Yorl< Office: Siebrecht Building, 425 Fifth Avenue ROSES STRONG DORMANT PLANTS Immediate Delivery. Prices Rlgfht. General Catalog and Price Lists ready. BAY STATE NURSERIES, North Abington, Mass. American Beauty, Clothilde Soupert, Gloire de Dijon, Kaiserin Augusta Victoria, La France, Mad. Caroline Tes- tout, Frau Karl Druschki, Crimson Rambler, Baby Rambler, Dorothy Perkins, etc., etc., SUITABLE FOR FORCIMG. TREES, SHRUBS and ROSES in great variety WE CROW ABOUT lOOO VARIETIES HERBACEOUS PERENNIALS ESTIMATES CHEERFULLY GIVEN. CATALOGUES FREE. NEW ENGLAND NURSERIES, Inc., BEDFORD, MASS. QUANTITIES OF Blue Otaksa Hydrangeas FOR SALE THE F. E. CONINE Beautiful specimens. 8 or 9 years old in Ivy <;reen half barrel? $|S, $18, $20 and $25, per pair, according to size. NURSERY CO., STRATFORD, CT. SPECIMEN NURSERY STOCK Deciduous Tree* And Shrubi, Evergreeiu. Rhododendron*, Azaleas, over one hundred (100) acre* of the choicest varieties. SEND FOR PRICE LIST COTTAGE GARDENS CO. Queens. Lons Island. - New York lo,ooo Berbeiis Thunbergii, 18 to 24 inch, at $50.00 per 1000. 15,000 Berberis Thunbergii, 15 to 18 inch, at $40.00 per 1000. All arc 2 yr. old transplants, line bushy stock. 2,000 Myrtle, nice plants, at $45.00 per 1000. 8,000 choice Dahlia Roots for sale cheap. Oak Hill Nurseries, RosUndale, Mass. May 25, 1967 HORTICULTURE 681 Carl von Linne Thci tw(3uty-thircl of May is this year being generally celebrated over the world as the two hundredth anni- versary of the birth of a great man,— the Swedish Nat- uralist Linne or Linnaeus. Greatness is as varied in its manifestations as human interest, thought and action are. It is practically synonymous with high excellence in any line of either. Sometimes it is purely intellec- tual; sometimes as purely mechanical. It may be as real in one direction a.s in the other; but its final rank is relative. Linnaeus was groat as an observer, greater in liis ability to classify and bring into orderly arrangement numberless disconnected units, and greatest in apply- ing to them differential names instead of leaving them dependent upon differential descriptions whenever thcy were referred to. He was not the first in liis field, but he so systematized it that it was easily cultivable instead of presenting the obstacles of a jungle. Though his system be discarded, his genera and species segregated today, and his own interests in plants replaced in large part by others, his method has furnished a foundation of order on which all plant knowledge must rest if it is to be generally useful. Sweden^s Great Botanist Today, tlic two hundredth anniversary of the birtli of Linna;us is being celebrated not only by the L^ocieties <^f science, the universities, and the colleges of liis na- tive Jand, but by many institutions in foreign countries. Linnaeus was born in the parish of Stenbrohult in the province of Smoland, Sweden. From earliest child- hood he showed gr.eat love for the productions of Nature and before all for the flowers. In tlic year 1727 he entered the ITniversity of Lund where by his great dili- gence and the interest which he took in natural studies he won the affection of the distinguished physician and natural philosopher Stobwus. Leaving Lund in the fall of 1728 he set out for TJpsala, where, a stranger and unknown, with no resource? he struggled against various discouragements and at one time was upon the point of abandoning his studies. At the moment of his greatest need, however, by chance Olaf Celcius, Doctor of Theology and botanist came to his aid, introducing him to his own family and boarding him in his own home. His academic studies now- went on pleasantly. At this period Linnasus' system for the arrangement of plants, his so-called sexual -system, was devised. Before he had reached his 25th year the system was elaborated to embrace all known plants and the foundation of his future fame was laid. In a short time his enduring niiisterpicce. the Systeuia Natural, was published. It was this work wliicli afterwards procured for young Linuffius access to that great physician and natural pliilosopher, Boerhaave, during his stay in Holland, to wliicli country he went for his degree of Doctor of Med- icine. After dwelling three years in the land of tulips lie again returned to Sweden and became a practicing physician in Stockholm. At the death of 0. Eudbeck he was called to the Professorship of Medicine and Bot- any at Upsala. Under his direction studies of natural history got attention as never before. Numbers of young men crowded the lecture halls to listen to his teaching and many among his disciples have their names inscribed in the annals of botany; as Kalm, Thunberg, Osbeck and others. It is pleasant to see that Linnjcus' merits were fullv recognized in his lifetime. He was made a nobleman and adopted the name Carl von Linne and adorned the shield in his coat of arms with a spray of his favorite ' plant — Linnsea borealis. THE DEBT OV TJI.E PKACTICAL PLANTSMAN 'J'he question has been asked, What do we owe to Linnaius for the advantages which the professional, practical plantsman enjo3's today? The debt of the practical plantsman to Linnmus is mainly an indirect one, through the iniiuenee which scientific botany has lijid on t'lie jiractical study and use of plants. Linnajus systematized botany, and made it easy for a large num- lier of students to study plants on a wide scale. In f'le impulse \\hich his system gave to taxonomic botany the floras of tJip wliole world wore eagerly explored. A vast number of new and interesting forms were discov- ered, and such of them as were seen to be beautiful or 682 HORTICULTURE May 25, 1907 useful wei-e adopted into ciiltivation. When botanical societies, imiscums, and gardens were established, many exotic plants were grown and brought into flower or fruit, and their excellence became known to horticul- turists. The old volumes of the Botanical Magazine, the Botanical Register, and other ^uch publications, with their fine old colored plates illustrate how this was, and how scientific botany, under the stimulus which came so largely first of all from Linnaeus, brought to the light of public knowledge many most beautiful j)lants. Of course it goes almost without saying that every time one uses the botanical name of a plant, he incurs a debt to Linnseus, who devised the method of designat- ing all species by binominal terms. Linnaeus saw that in place of the descriptive phrases of irregular length by which plants were known, two words were enough for the name of each plant, one word for the genus, one for the species.; as is Spinxia japonica, Ulmus Amer- icana, Cattleya labiata, etc. The whole world follows him in this binominal system of plant-names. More directly practical botany was aided by the travels and the works of the pupils of Linnaeus, some of whom are mentioned above, wliose names are commemorated in familiar plant-names, as Kalmia, Thunbergia, etc. But the chief debt to Linnaeus of everyone who deals with plants must always be for the great impulse which his clear arrangement of the vegetable kingdom gave to the study of the plant world. tJd4^ Hydrangea arborescens grandiflora alba Plants of this handsome hydrangea are blooming in the little greenhouse at the Arnold Arboretum, and attract much admiration from all visitors. Mr. Daw- son says that these plants were placed in the pit in December and were started in the house in February up to which time they were only dry sticks, this proving that it is unexcelled as an Easter forcing jjlant with every qualification for great popularity. The flower heads are very large, pure white and entirely jacking the coarseness of Otaksa or Thomas Hogg. The foliage is light green, smooth, heart-shaped and very effective. Mr. Dawson pronounces it one of the very best intro- ductions, either foreign or American. Prof. C. S. Sar- gent calls attention to the fact that Asa Grey described this sterile form of Hydrangea arborescens as having been found in the mountains of Pennsylvania sixty years ago and it is vemarkable that it should have re- mained in obscurity for so many years. E. G. Hill & Co. have the credit of first bringing it into public notice. Plants in the Rock Garden The article in a recent issue of HoirncuLTUUii on "Alpine flowers in a cold greenhouse" was of great inter- est to me. "When I was at Kew there was no house for alpjnes, and, during my visits since then I was not fortu- nate enough to be there to see the house at its best in April and May. It seems to me that the plants and interior of the house would look much better if a small rockery was built in the house. The plants would look much moi'e iiStural and probably grow much better, too, if gi'own in a rock. There is a charming rockery out- of-doors at Kew, but the plants do not seem as happy or as thrifty as the alpine plants in the rockery at the Edinburgh Botanic Garden. Probably the Scotch mist which wets an Englishm.an to the skin agrees well with the mountain jewels or alpine plants. The past month, April, will be long remembered for its unseasonable weather. Many plants that ought to have blossoiiifid during the month were retarded as safely as if they were kept in cold storage. The princi- pal plants that blossomed during April were crocuses, snowdrops .grape hyacinths, glory of the snow, hepati- cas and a fcv.' narcissi. There is probably no part of the garden so interest- ing in May as the rock garden. The plants have win- ter eu well. The deep coating of snow which covered them mostly all the winter kept them safely and from alternate freezing and thawing. Plants are especially thrifty and promise to give an exceptionally liberal supply of blossoms. TIIK UOCK CIi£?,SES Large masses of the white rock cress (Arabis albida) is most pleasing at this early season. It is an old-fash- ioned plant but it will be a long time before we are tired of its company. Its white, fragrant flowers are most pleasing when planted in large masses and will do well in almost any soil or situation. Another species . that is less known btit a gem of rockery plants is Arabis proeurrens. This plant has a mat of white flowers which stand six or eight inches in height. It is valu- able as a foliage plant when destitute of flowers. It makes a thick mat which covers the ground completely with its bright green leaves which are bright and green tliroughout the whole season. The purple rock cress that does best with us is Au- brietia dcltoidea. In elevated positions where water does not lodge, about it in winter it will grow well and flower profusely. Phlox subulata and its varieties are always at home and happiest in the highest and driest parts of the rock garden and are so showy that they draw attention from a distance. Euphorbia Myrsinites although not a showy plant when in bloom is valuable for hangin.o- gracefully over the rocks and its light .slaucoup-gi-cou foliage and stems arc quite attractive. It sows itself freely in our garden. ^fany of the species of the dog's tooth violets have lieauti fully marked foliage and would be well worth .iXrnwing for this attribute alone. At this time they are llnv.ri-iiin' witli tbi' greatest freedom and the European May 25, 1907 HOKTICULTURI- 683 species Erythronium deus-Oiiiiis and its varieties are especially attractive. Their tlowers are of various sliades and rise above the foliage about six inches. They are spreading rapidly and will soon cover more space liian we can spare them. Eryihronium Americanum and E. albidum grow luxuriantly. They seem to do well cither in shade or sunshine. They make an exr lellent edging for rhododendron beds and love the moist l^eaty soil. AX EARLY LATIIYRUS Lathyrus vernus (Orobus vcrnus) is the first of the pea family to blossom. It's surprising that this fine old plant is not more common. It has many good qual- ities which recommend it as an early-flowering hardy plant. Just as soon as the frost leaves the ground it pushes up its green leaves and very soon the plant is embellished with clusters of purple flowers. When fully grown it is about a foot in height. It is easy to grow and is not fastidious about soil or situation. In full sunshine it seems to be happy, but under the shade of trees it does equally well and its flowers last longer. It seeds freely and can be increased from seed or by division. Skirting the lower edges of some large rocks Lathyrus palustris with its pale purple flowers is very pleasing now. The earliest of the speedwells to blossom is Veronica gentianoides. This is a dwarf species only 'attaining ten to twelve inches in height. It has bright light blue flowers and bright gTeen shining foliage. It is a cap- ital rockery plant and does well where the soil is not too dry. , The. rock madwort (Alyssum saxatile) loves sunshine and in a partially elevated fully exposed position, it is a mass of shining yellow now. It is one of the best yellow flowers we have at this season. It does not do well with us as a border plant but we have no difficulty with it in the rock garden when grown in positions that are slightly elevated. It is rather hard to trans- plant, bitt plants raised from seed and planted in their permanent positions before they are fully grown give the best satisfaction and quickly get established. Alyssum argenteum is another species we grow but it is not as showy as the rock madwort. It is perfectly hardy and is pleasing in some positions. Aster alpinus looks in perfect condition and although not yet in flower is a mass of buds which will speak for themselves later. A NEW VIOLA Viola cornuta variety papilio is a new kind we raised from seed which came from England last year. This is a good thing and in many ways like the species, but the purple flowers are shaped like a butterfly as the name suggests. Viola lutea variety golden gem is the finest yellow viola wc have grown so far. It is perfect- Iv lovely now. It is also new and the seed was ob- tained last vear from Thompson and Morgan of Ips- wich. England. Amongst the new tufted pansies we have raised from seed last year and which are growing finely in the rock garden the following are the best : Imperial Blue, Purple King, and Osborne White. These tufted pansies are profuse blooms and produce quan- tities of flowers all the summer. Some of the alpine drabas are lovely and are the smallest plants probably we grow out of doors. In crevices between the rocks we have nursed and cherished Draba bruniaefolia for many years and it has rewarded us many times with its show of minute yellow flowers. This is one of the jewels; the whole plant does not measure more than an inch in height. Some scientists tell us that plants have as much of a spread under ground as they have aliove ground. It is the reverse with these minute mountain plants. On some of the plants which are not more than an inch in height, the roots travel downwards for about a foot. I have dug Drabas with roots ten and twelve inches long. This is only another example where nature fits plants for their environments. Otiier species of drabas that are in flower now and all having white blossoms are Draba contorta, Traunsteineri and incana. POPPIES STIOULD BE R.VISED FROM SEED The Iceland poppy (Papaver nudicaule) and its various varieties on elevated spots make a bold show at this time. The plants are not long lived and a batch sliould be raised from seed each season if the plants do not produce themselves naturally from seed as they often do if they are happy and thrifty and in a situa- tion to their liking. 1 lika the plain old-fashioned nudicaule and its white variety the best, although all the other forms are good for variety's sake. The alpine poppy and its white variety have a better constitution than the Iceland poppy. They are all easily raised from seed and ought to be in every collection of rock garden plants. Parrya Menziesii is a pretty little cruciferous plant which is new to our garden. It grows six or eight inches high and has racemes of bright purple flowers. I raised a number of plants from seed a year ago and idanted them last fall in the rock garden where every one of them lived and they are flowering with the greatest profusion. A VALUABLE PKIilROSE Primroses are especially valuable as early spring- flowering plants ancl the one that draws most attention at this time is a large mass of Primula denticulata var. Oashmeriana. This is a splendid plant and deserve.s tiiore prominent popularity than it has at the present time. It is perfectly hardy and when it finds a con- genial home it flowers exceedingly free, throwing up just after the frost is out of the ground, flower stems about ten inches in height and almost as thick as my little finger, which are terminated with large umbels of light purple flowers. It will grow on level ground or partly level and is not particular about the texture of the soil. This plant comes true from seed and can be grown easily in this way. Primula officinalis and. P. Polyantha and their nu- merous forms and varieties are all doing well and al- ways have a charm for lovers of early flowering plants. Fritillaria imperialis is the plant that has made most growth this season out of doors. Its stems are from three to four feet high now and are crowned with umljels of drooping brick-colored flowers. Fritillaria Meleagris and its varieties are also curious and interest- ing. Other species that are in bloom now are F. tenella and ruthenica. EOELWETSS The Edelweiss (I.eontopodiura alpinum) is perfectly hardy here, and wc have a colony of it about a yard long by a foot in breadth. Although not in bloom now it is always interesting to lovers of alpine plants. We hear rumors often that the plants will be exterminated by tourists in its native country. There need be no fear of this as long as a few seeds can be procured as there is no plant easier to grow from seed than the I^delweiss. , 684 HORTICULTURE May 25, 19o7 horticulture: TOL. V MAY 25, 1907 NO. 21 PUBLISHED WEEKLY BY HORTICULTURE PUBLISHING CO. 11 Hamilton Place, Boston, Mass. Telephone, Oxford 2g2 WM. J. STEWART, Editor and Manager SUBSCRIPTION PRICE Oat Year, In advance, $1.00: To Foreign Countries, 2.00; To Canada, $1.50 ADVERTISING RATES Per iBCh, 30 inches to page $1.00. Dltcouots on Contracts for consecutive insertions, as follows: One meoth (4 times) 5 per cent.: three mouths (13 times) lopercent. : ■iz months (26 times) 20 per cent. : one year (52 times) 30 per cent. Paee and half page spaces, special rates on application. COPYRiaHT, i907, BY MOKTICULTURE PUB. CO. Knierod « second-class matter December 8, 1904, at the Post Office at Boston, Mass. under the Act of Congress of March 3, 1S79. CONTENTS Page FRONTISPIECE— Carl Von Linne CARL VON LINNE— Wm. Trelease —Portrait G81 SWEDEN'S GREAT BOTANIST— Carl Blomberg 681 HYDRANGEA ARBORESCENS GRANDIFLORA ALBA 682 PLANTS IN THE ROCK GARDEN— Robt. Cameron.. 682 AFTER AD.I011RNMENT ,, GSo RHODODENDRON LADY ALICE FITZWILLIAM— Illustrated G85 NEWS OF THE CLUBS AND SOCIETIES Gardeners' and Florists' Club of Boston— Colum- bus Florists' CUih— North Shore Horticultural Society — Massachusetts Horticultural Society — Newport Horticultural Society 686 New London Horticultural Society — Club and Society Notes 587 THE IRIS— J. Woodward Manning 688 WHOLESOME CHESTNUTS. 689 SEED TRADE 690 SHRUB AND GARDEN CHAT 692 CUT FLOWER MARKET REPORTS Boston, Columbus, Detroit, Indianapolis, New York, Philadelphia 69'? Twin Cities, Washiii.?ton 705 MISCELLANEOUS An Appreciated Appreciation— Wilfrid Wheeler 685 Personal 685 Massachusetts Agricultural College 687 The Moth Fight 687 Movements of Gardeners 690 Field Crop Prospects , 690 Incorporated (|90 Publications Receiver; 691 Spring Plant Prices in Detroit 692 Baltimore Notes— G. C. W 694 News Notes. . .s 694, 695, 699 Business Changes 695 Greenhouses Building or Projected 705 The success of the Illinois State Flo- Organization rists' Association in securing from the again legislature an appropriation for fiori- wins cultural investigations at the State Experiment Station is another demon- stration of the elfectiveness of organized effort. More or less directly every florist in the State benefits from this exploit. Let us hope for the day to come when it will be a stigma and disgrace to any florist or gardener to abstain from affiliation with one or more of the local or national associations devoted to the interests of his calling. Another year has gone its round and once Memorial more we find ourselves on the threshold Day of the great spring holiday,, the representa- tive floral festival of our day. No event in the course of the year has a deeper significance and none touches more closely the heart and sentiment of the people than Meniorial Day with its impressive ob- servance. Originally consecrated to the decoration of the graves of departed heroes of the battlefield, now universally appropriated by the people as a day of lov- ing and tender tribute to the memory of friend and kin who have gone beyond, the occasion is one in which the florist must for all time take a leading part. What- ever the changes may be in the observance of other annually recurring holidays, here is one which will always continue to be distinctly floral in its character. Iviph and poor alike will turn to the florist on Memorial Day and there will be no flower so rare and costly and none so cheap and common 'but that it will find an appreciative purcliaser. [n all th'e work that is being un- An opening dertaken for civic betterment and that should not public enlightenment in the art of be dispised home adornment the local florist who does not actively participate iiiiikes a serious mistake. One can hardly blame a self- respecting florist for holding aloof from some of the hysterical "Back-yard Beautiful" missions, managed by persons lacking all qualification for such work but, as a rule, the florist will find people more than willing to be advised hy him and, in taking a prominent part in the public education by working to stimu- late a love for flowers, a knowledge of their cul- ture and a general interest in garden work, he not imly raises himself in the esteem and respect of his townsmen but also lays the foundation for the substan- tial advancement of his material welfare through the larger demand for his products which is certain to fol- low such a course. It is to be regretted that there are many who are blind to the splendid opening thus of- fered and who stupidly resist every inducement put forth to pry them out of the old, old rut. Writers on garden topics in the The hardy daily press are showing a disposi- chrysanthemums tion to encourage a more general interest in the hardy pompon chrys- themum, and the trade growers of these plants assert that the increased demand indicates that the amateur is coming to a realization of the many unique good qual- ities possessed by these sturdy old-fashioned favorites. Since the introduction of the huge-flowered Japanese varieties the hardy chrysanthemums have been neglected by trade and amateur until it may now be truthfully said that many of the present generation are unaware that they exist. We believe that every local florist would find his patrons eager to take up the interest in and cultivation of this class of chrysanthe- mums if its ease of culture, its variety of color and its fine efi'ect in the late fall garden were brought to their attention. In comparatively few of the retail green- houses can it be found, however, although there is as good profit in its propagation and sale as in any of the many other soft-wooded plants that they consider indis- pensable in their assortment for spring sales. A few of the large wholesale dealers throughout the country have been getting together fine collections comprising a wide range of color and the local florist who invests in same will be making no mistake. Unfortunately the pompon chrysanthemums are always seen at a great disadvan- tage in most flower shows. Crowded in untidy hand- fulls into small va'^es or bottles and elbowed by the huge blooms of the greenhouse product they appear of small account. We should like to see a really artistic display of these small-flowered varieties made at each exhibition next fall, shown on long sprays arranged for decorative ett'ect, and in a section distinctly by them- selves. This done, the public will quickly take notice. I May 25, 1907 HORTICULTURE. 685 AFTER ADJOURNMENT. "A tlo\\MM- faiiiiiie t-xiyts liuic, it In ing Impossihle to get flowers for use at f Ulierais." —Elwo. d Iml., Notes in Indiatta^olis News. Our Chicago wholesale friends should get in touch with Elwood at once. It's a cinch. Are you a member of the S. A. F., or the local florists' or gardeners' club, or the local horticultural society? If not connected with one or all of these, why have you neglected it? If you "cannot afford it" you are to be pitied; if you "don't care about it" you ought to be ashamed to acknowledge it. "A drop of alcohol or camphor put on each mealy bug will soon kill it." Horticulturists generally will be ex- ceedingly grateful to the Philadelphia Press which in its issue of May 19 im- parts this welcome information. If, by accident, the drop of alcohol should get in the mealy bug instead of on it, wonder what would happen. The notorious brown-tail moth has selected a shining mark for the first dose of brown-tail itch, for this sea- son, no less a personage than the moth's arch-enemy Superintendent Pettigrew of the Boston Park Depart- ment. Mr. Pettigrew is actively pre- paring dire vengeance in the shape of arsenic spray and the fight will soon be on in earnest. In the meantime the superintendent's neck is as rough as a corduioy road and the moth :;ets the credit for the first blow. The gypsy moths have emerged from the eggs, and the tiny caterpillars are already busy at work on the green ma- terial nearest to the spot of their birth. Despite the most careful inspection and destruction of egg masses through- out the winter season, there appear to have been plenty that escaped detec- tion. Spraying is the only recourse now, and as soon as the foliage is of a sufficient size to hold the poison it should be applied promptly and thor- oughly. When the caterpillars get large, poison is only a tonic for them. Our readers are reminded of the great privilege at their disposal, of the use of the Massachusetts Horticultural Society's library on Sunday after- noons. Gardeners have made some use of the privilege but have not taken advantage of it as a rendezvous thus far to the extent that they should. Visitors in Boston connected with florist or gardening profession if in the city on Sunday should call at the library, Horticultural Hall, cor. Massa- chusetts and Huntington avenues, and they will find much to interest and entertain them. The brown, brown woods of March Are the green, greeu woods of May; And they lift their arms with a freer swing Ami shake out their pennons gay. And the brown, dead world of March, Is the living world of today; Life throbs and flushes and flashes out In the color and fragrance of May. The grass comes, the flower laughs, where lately la.v the snow. O'er the breezy hill top hoarsely calls the crow. T'.y the flowing river the alder catkins swing And the sweet song sparrow cries, "Spring, It is Spring." RHODODENDRON LADY ALICE FITZWILLIAM. The superb specimen greenhouse rhododendron herewith illustrated was exhibited on April 20th, at Horticul- tural Hall, Boston, by Wm. C. Rust, gardener to Dr. C. G. Weld. It is one of the handsomest of the Indian rhododendrons. The flowers are of im- mense size, waxy white with pink- tinted stamens, and very fragrant. The s!)ecimen here shown bore several hundred flowers and a silver medal was awarded for it by the Massachu- setts Horticultural Society. AN APPRECIATED APPRECIATION. Editor of HORTICULTURE: Your editorial in the last issue is just what we all need to keep alive this great question of protection tor our birds, our forests and in fact all the life of the country. It is lar.gely due to the destrtiction of our native song and insectivorous birds that this rapid increase of the gypsy and brown tail moth was and is made possible; you will probably notice that these pests are most numerous about places where there has been a great deal of contract and Italian labor used; and if you will follow the subject further you will find that these laborers are in the habit of trapping the birds and using them for food. I know of cases where Italian camps were raided and large numbers of our insect eating birds weie found. I believe that the average man does not undeistand what all this destruc- tion of the birds and forests means and while your paper is published in the interests of horticulture a word to our readers on some such vital topic once in a while will be gi'eatly ap- preciated. >oitr paper is doing a good work and 1 for one like to see you take up a subject that is of vital importance not only lo the horticultiirist but to all our people. Thanking you I remain, Very truly, WILFRID WHEELER. Concord, Mass. PERSONAL. Miss Stella Tonner and Mr. Leslie Ellithorpe were married at Chicago on May 11. Robert Newcomb, formerly of Chi- cago, has taken a position in the new floral store of Clarke Bros., at Oak- land, Cal. R. B. Graves, the veteran florist of Northampton, Mass., is actively attend- ing to his work as usual this spring although 87 years of age. S. S. Skidelsky was a visitor in Boston last week. This week we have Geo. F. Sti-uck representing Lager & Hurrell, Summit, N. J., and Thos. Knight from Julius Roehrs Co., Ruth- erford, N. J. M^e have heard from Mr. Samuel Henshaw who is dangerously ill at the S. R. Smith Inflrmary, New Brighton, Staten Island, that he is holding his own well and is hopeful of speedy re- covery. Pluck is the very best of medicine and Mr. Henshaw has plenty of it. HORTICULTURE Pub. Co.: Your magazine is all right. Please notify when subscription needs to be renewed. . WALTER A. TEMPLE. Westboro, Mass., May 21, 1907. You'll find something worth reading on every page of this paper. «86 HORTICULTURE May 25, 1907 NEWS OF THE CLUBS AND SOQETIES GARDENERS' AND FLORISTS' CLUB OF BOSTON. The meeting of the Gardeners' and Florists' Club on Tuesday evening, May 21. was the equal of any of its predecessors in point of numbers and interest, there being close to 150 mem- bers present. The exhibition table car- ried several contributions from mem- bers, among which were tarnation Al- ma Ward from Peter Fisher, 'Daphne cneorum from President Westwood, Gladiolus nanus Peach Blossom from R. & J. Farquhar & Co., Trollius Japonica Excelsior from Blue Hill Nurseries, rose White Killarney from Alex. Montgomery. Palmetto asparagus from Wilfrid Wheeler, and a thistle with pretty green and white mottled leaves from George M. Anderson. A re- port of merit was given for the trol- lius, honorable mention for the gladio- lus and White Killarney, and a vote of thanks was prescribed for the remainder. Mr. Farquhar said that many stocks of trollius are badly mixed as to color, and that it is diffi- cult to procure the pure strain of Ex- celsior. The flowers shown by Blue Hill Nurseries were of very deep rich color. Peach Blossom is one of the best of the early forcing type of gladio- lus. Peter Fisher stated that he had been much pleased with Alma Ward this season and believed that by selec- tion of the stock to be planted he could even improve on its record the coming year. W. H. Elliott was called upon to tell his experience in "carrying over" Richmond roses for a second year. He stated that results might differ accord- ing to conditions — such as benches or solid beds — ^and that this should be taken into consideration in constru- ing what he might say. He had car- ried over one bench until the present time. The plants had been kept flower- ing until July, when they were dried off, and cut back to eight or ten inches about September 1 and started into growth again. Results were directly Ihe reverse of what he expected, for he got no stems over one foot long at Christmas when he expected the best crop of large flowers would be pro- duced. Then in the spring, when he looked for small flowers, he got a fine crop of extra large flowers. Next year he would not cut back so severely. W. N. Craig read a very interesting paper on the planting and massing of bulbous plants, F. .1. Rea followed with a valuable talk on the planting of hardy perennials, and T. H. Westwood read an instructive essay on the use of tender bedding plants. We hope to present these papers in an early issue of HORTICULTURE. A vote of thanks was passed for the donors of flowers for the tables on la- dies' night. It was voted that the club hold the usual picnic the coming sum- mer. COLUMBUS FLORISTS' CLUB. The first regular meeting for May was held Ust Tuesday evening, and not for a long time have so many mem- bers attended; a goodly number of ladies were also present; in fact, had it been a stated ladies' night our club could hardly have been more favored. President Sherman F. Stephens was in the chair, and all the other oflicers were with us. The plants and flowers exhibited at this meeting were very much enjoyed; and Messrs. Jacob Reichert, Albert Hills, William F. Metzmaie,-, Charles Euehler, and John Brush were made committee on awards. Besides a point award of 15 points, Mrs. John Williams was given honorable mention for Tarrytown fern; I. D. Siebert for Pandanus utilis received 15 points; and 20 points went to John Williams for a pot-grown Bridesmaid rose in bloom. The com- mittee were especially pleased with this last exhibit. President Stephens opened a very interesting discussion, on the home and school gardening problem; in which Messrs. Faxon, Batelle, and others joined. Mr. Stephens told of the good work one of our largest schools is doing; in fact, the boys there are so much interested in the garden, which is a large one, that they work after school hours until dark, planting and arranging it. M. B. Faxon also reported, that in con- nection with the Columbus Federation of Women's Clubs, more than three thousand pupils had already been sup- plied with vegetable and flower seeds. James McKellar for the field-day com- mittee reported, that even thus early a great deal of interest was being manifested in the forthcoming picnic; and that there would without doubt be two cars needed to carry all to Buckeye Lake. The date for the out- ing has not yet been fixed, but will most probably be in July; as last year, there will be sports of all kinds, with suitable prizes. As our next meeting would come before Memorial Day, it was postponed to Monday evening, June .3rd, when the club has been in- vited to meet at the greenhouses of the Fifth Avenue Floral Company. During the evening the ladies present both sang, and furnished music on the piano. NORTH SHORE HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY. This society held its regular meeting on May 17, President McGregor in the chair. W. E. Allen, gardener to Mrs. Scott Fitz, showed a vase of exception- ally good Enchantress carnations and was awarded a certificate for superior culture. James Salter showed six pots of Miss Lingard phlox, a vase of Phlox Druramondii and two vases of White Column stocks, receiving a certificate of merit for the same. B. Hammond Tracy of Cedar Acres, Wenham, gave an interesting lecture on Gladioli. He described the charac- teristics of the various strains; the different methods of propagation, cul- tivation, and soils most suitable for successful gladiolus growing. The cup offered by Julius Huerlin of the Blue Hill Nurseries for the best collection of herbaceous perennials will be com- peted for at the June show, and not at the August show as printed in the schedule of this society. WILLIAM TILL. MASSACHUSETTS HORTICULTU- RAL SOCIETY. Though not a regular exhibition day at Horticultural Hall, Saturday, May 18, there was brought in a noteworthy display of spring flowering plants. Chief among the exhibits was a mag- nificent collection of eighty-one named varieties of tulips, single and double, from the establishment of R. & J. Farquhar & Co. Hardly less interest- ing were the displays of bulbous plants, pelargoniums, carnations, and orchids from William Whitman of Brookline (Martin Sullivan, gardener), and of eighty varieties of hardy flower- ing plants from the Harvard Botanic Garden by Robert Cameron, superin- tendent. Julius Heurlin of the Blue Hill Nurseries also brought in a large collection of fifty species and varieties of herbaceous plants, and Mrs. E. M. Gill of Med ford exhibited a choice assortment of carnations, sweet peas, stocks, and tulips. The exhibition was of so much in- terest that me committee decided to keep it open the following Sunday. The next exhibition /will be the Annual Rhododendron Show on Satur- day, June 8. Much interest is already manifest in the circular announcing the additional special prizes offered for the Chrysanthemum Show in November. Copies of this list can be obtained on application to the Secre- tary at Horticultural Hall, Boston. WM. P. RICH, Secretarv. Boston, Mav 18. 1907. NEWPORT HORTICULTURAL SO- CIETY. A meeting of the Newport Horticul- tural Society was held in the Society's hall on May 14. The executive com- mittee reported having approved of the action of the president in the matter of the appointment of Alex- ander MacLellan, John T. Allen and Daniel Coughlan judges for the Society's Juue exhibition. The long drawn out work of the committee ap- pointed at the annual meeting In December to secure contributions to- wards the proposed memorial to the late congressman Adams was com- pleted by the announcement of Col. McMahon that the collection of con- tributions had ceased and that the amount on hand together with a con- tribution from the Society would forth- with bo sent to Professor Wheeler at Kingston. The .Society has had a committee at work for some time In a pieliminary movement tor securing special premiums for the coming ex- hibition; this committee reported l)rogregs. Several niembeis present at the meeting spoke in complimentary terms of the diligent work ol the men who visited Newport recently in the interest of the movement for the pre- vention and destruction of the gypsy moth. The president has asked Mr. Herbert W. Lull, superintendent of schools, to assist in the judging of school gardens, and hs has willingly consented to act in that capacity. D. M. May 26, 1907 HORTICULTURE 687 DECORATION DAY FLOWERS An immense supply of lilies, carnations, roses, lilacs, stocks, spiraea, etc., especially- growing for this purpose. Also, baskets, wire frames, inscriptions, immortelles, wild ferns and other green material. All at Lowest Wholesale Prices. THE OUTDOOR SUPPLY will be scanty this year and the Greenhouse Crop will be in Unprecedented Demand. WE CAN SUPPLY YOU and at Lowest Wholesale Prices BUT WE WANT TO KNOW YOUR WANTS EARLY N, F. McCarthy & CO., 84 Hawlev St., Boston, Mass. NEW LONDON COUNTY HORTI- CULTURAL SOCIETY. At the meeting of this society held ou May 13 the final steps in incorporation were taken. A board of ten directors takep the place of the executive com- mittee. Officers were elected as fol- lows: President, Thomas W. Head; vice-pres.. Rev. Nelson I'oe Carey; sec, A. A. Hunt; treas., R. R. Willcox; librarian, John Archer. President Head then gave an interesting talk upon Herbaceous Perennials. CLUB AND SOCIETY NOTES. The Tri-City Florists' Club will hold its annual picnic on July 11 at Black Hawk's Watch Tower. H. Bryant, H. Goethje and J. Staak are the commit- tee in charge. August Poehlmann, Leonard Kill and Philip Schupp have been appointed by the Chicago Florists' Club to arrange for the meeting and exhibition of the American Rose Society at Chicago next March. The June meeting of the State Flo- rists' Association of Indiana will be held at the Smith & Young green- houses, Stratford. The annual picnic of the Association will be held at Wil- low mere. The date for the great flower show to be held at Convention Hall, Buffalo, under the auspices of the Horticultural Society of Buttalo will be Nov. 10 to 17, 1907. The premium list provides for $1700 in cash prizes. Plant Hardiness and Acclimatization to be held by the Horticultural Society of New York will take place Sept. 30th and Oct. 1st and 2d in the rooms of the American Institute and the Museum Building of the New York Botanical Garden. The second day, October 1st. will be devoted to some form of pleas- ure, possibly an excursion to some place of interest in the neighborhood. A preliminary program will soon be is- sued. The next Provincial Horticultural Exhibition will be held on November 12 to 16, at Toronto, Ont. It is prob- able that the exhibits will include spraying machinery and devices used in the handling of fruits and flowers. Ofllcers have been elected as follows: Pres., R. J. Score, Toronto; vice-pres., W. H. Bunting, H. R. Frankland; secy., H. B. Cowan: treas., J. H. Dun- lop. The government grant to the ex- hibition will be $2000, instead of $1200 as last year. OBITUARY. E. A. Bronson, formerly in the nursery business at Geneva, N. Y., died on May 4, aged 81 years. Charles McLaughlin, for many years engaged in the florist business at Haverhill, Mass., died suddenly on May 3. George H. Green died at his home in Everett, Mass., on May 15. He was a man of good personal character and universally liked. He leaves a widow. MASSACHUSETTS AGRICULTURAL COLLEGE. Summer School of Agriculture. The talk about teaching agriculture in the schools has been revived in many quarters by the announcement that tTie Massachusetts Agricultural College will this year hold a special school of instruction for teachers in order to show them how such subjects as gardening, botany and insect life may be used to good advantage in com- mon school work. This summer school opens in Amherst, July 8, 1907, and will continue four weeks. A very strong corps of teachers has been en- gaged and preparations have been made on a large scale for thorough work. In view of the fact that teach- ers are generally paid sinfully low salaries the charges for this school have been made very low. It will be an excellent opportunity for ambitious teachers, and it is gratifying to learn that a considerable number have already registered. The International Conference on THE MOTH FIGHT. During the season Just ended there have been employed by Supt. Kirk- land in the campaign against the gypsy moth in Massachusetts about 1700 men. When it is considered that each city and town has also had its local gang at work and many thousands of private parties have attended to the clearing of their own property, the magnitude of the work in this moth fighting be- comes apparent. 688 H & R T I C U L T U R E, May 25, 1907 THE IRIS. (Read Before the Massachusetts Horticul- tural Society by J. Woodward Manning. {Cottlitt7iEe /ro»i page t)2l) The Dwarf German Irises. We now arrive at a point wtiere it is impossible to malce a distinct liorti- cultural line between classes based on botanical classification, but by divid- ing the remaining classes and. groups into those with and without surface rhizomes it is possible to make a form of subdivision. The surface rhizomed forms are more popularly Itnown as German Irises, though the true Iris Germanica is but one of many species. The dwarf forms are greatly neglected, being but seldom seen in American gardens, yet possessing great merit in their range of bloom and the earliness of flower- ing period. Iris pumilla is better known than the other species, and growing about nine inches high bears in April showy flowers of deep purple in profusion. As an edging plant it has much merit, and there are various selected varieties ranging from pearly white, through clear blues to the deep- er colored typical form. Iris pumilla is certainly worthy of far greater use than has been the case in the past. I. verna, another dwarf species from the Carolinas, is equally dwarf, quite prolific in bloom with purple shades and blooms about the same time. This does not show the improvement and fixed forms, however, that is true with the last species. The gem among dwarf Irises, however, is the crested Iris cristata, only growing about six inches high, with light green foliage. It forms a carpet of verdure and bears freely of light blue flowers beautifully blotched with golden yellow. I know no form of dwarf Iris with as great adaptability of uses as this, either for naturalizing or for varied garden usage. Commonly confounded with Iris pumilla is a form with flowers .borne singly on the stalk, somewhat broader leaves. This is Iris Chamaeiris, or its variety Olbiensis or Italica. The type bears yellow flowers with the falls veined with purple. Another small and showy dwarf spe- cies known as Iris flavissima or Blou- dovil, a native of Siberia, bears showy pure yellow flowers. While there are a number of other dwarf species, they have no particular horticultural merit over these. New Races and Crossings. Intermediate between these dwarf Iris and the taller growing German Iris has appeared a new race within a few years under the name of Alpine Iris, these being produced by Mr. W. J. Caparne of Rohais, Guernsey. These are the result of crossing many of the dwarf species with taller growing kinds; the progeny vary in stature and are claimed to give flowers over a peri- od of six to nine months. Probably, however, this refers to a collection of hybrids rather than any single variety. Undoubtedly they have much of inter- est, and trial will eventually prove such merit and distinction as they may possess. For perfect hardihood, freedom of bloom and range of color we can with the dwarf and taller growing German Irises feel quite independent of the more difficult forms, however. The German Iris, as popularly known, va- ries in growth in the varied forms from fifteen to forty inches. The ear- lier varieties commence blooming In early May, and by a careful selection of kinds it is possible to keep up a succession of flowers until late June. Many species are responsible for the beauty of the class, and their crossing and selection have confused their ori- gin. Iris variegata shows its influence in the prevailing yellow color of the standards of the following varieties with the rather remarkable exception of the Innocenza, a very fine form, pure white throughout. Beacons- field, standards yellow, falls crimson, edged with primrose; Gracchus, stand- ards yellow, falls crimson reticulated with white; Maori King, standards yel- low, falls rich velvety crimson mar- gined with gold; Sans Souci, standards yellow, falls yellow, reticulated with crimson brown; and Regina, standards yellow, falls white, conspicuously veined lilac and edged with primrose yellow. Iris sambucina crossed with I. pal- lida has given us the very beautiful variety Madam Chereau, while the cross between variegata and sambu- cina produces Iris neglecta by selec- tion from which we have Clarissima with lavender standards and falls re- ticulated with crimson purple on a white ground. Cythere, standards lav- ender blue, falls clear blue. Florence Barr, v/ith both falls and standards bluish, with rosy lilac tinge, and Mons de Siblc. with lilac standards and deep crimson purple falls. Other Beautiful , Forms. Some beautiful forms are embraced under the doubtful species hybrida, all with white standards, of which Due de Nemours, with purple edged white falls, George Thorbeck, falls rich vio- let purple veined with white at base, Mrs. George Darwin, falls white, the upper part veined with gold and violet, are among the best. The species Iris Germanica is un- doubtedly more common than any oth- er type, particularly in the older gar- dens. In this purple is the predomi- nating color, of which Purple King and Black Prince are the best representa- tives. Iris Florentina, the orris root of commerce, is one of the most popular, and very deservedly so, for over a hun- dred years it has occupied a conspicu- ous position in every large New Eng- land garden, and during the period has lost none of its popularity. Free blooming, with flowers of pearly white- ness, it annually leads the way to the charms of the early summer garden flowers. There are three forms, the common type just described, the va- riety Albicans, "of a purer white, and Princess of Wales, even more flori- ferous. with slightly longer- flowers and the most deliciously fragrant of any German Iris. The crowning beauty of all German Irises is traceable to the blood of Iris pallida, the broadest leaved of all, with its sword-like foliage often attaining a height of two and one-half feet and an inch and a half across the blade. The flowers are borne on long stems bearing these flowers well above the foliage, altogether producing a most charming effect. The variety Dalma- tica, or sometimes known as Princess Beatrice and occasionally in this coun- try as Madam Almyra, is the finest, with immense flowers of a rich laven- der blue and with a charming though subtle fragrance. Delicata is of weak- er growth with falls lavender, shading to white and French gray standards. Hybridizing has not improved this spe- cies, as seen in the variety Queen of May, which, while beautiful, with its soft, rosy lilac, almost pink flowers, is a comparatively weak grower, though floriferous. The beautiful cross of the species with Iris sambucina shown in the variety Madam Chereau is an exception, however, and this is a most delightful flower, with its pure white petals richly feathered with lilac. The varieties of German Iris men- tioned are but a fraction of those that can be purchased from horticultural sources; they represent, however, the best, and among them are varieties far advanced in horticultural merit over many of the more common varieties seen. Of clear yellow German Irises we have two species, flavescens and aurea; both are good, the former at- taining a height of three feet, with lemon yellow flowers^ and the latter of dwarfer growth, with rich golden yellow flowers. Cultivation of the Surface Rhizomed Forms. All of these irises with surface rhizomes are of the easiest cultivation, thriving in ordinary garden soils, re- quiring subdivision and replanting in re-enriched soils as their clumps be- come large or the soil becomes ex- hausted. This replanting should be done as soon as the foliage shows signs of ripening and must not be de- layed so long that they may not be- come thoroughly re-established in the soil before winter. In planting it is better not to sink the rhizomes over an inch below the surface unless the situation is naturally a very dry one. As the plants become established, the rhizome soon assumes its proper ele- vation. Until of late few dise^es troubled this class. Unfortunately, however, a seemingly microbic rot Is found to affect the roots so that the foliage becomes detached from the rhizome. The disease is little under- stood and no remedy has been proved effective, though it is quite jwssible that over richness of soil may serve to foster the disease. The Jacob's Sword (Iris Pseud-acc- rus) occupies an intermediate position, never being classed as a German iris. It is a beautiful plant to associate along water courses, and yet will thrive admirably in ordinary garden soils; with ample dark-green foliage it makes a vigorous and healthy clump and bears abundantly of rich golden yellow flowers with a conspicuous orange zone on the base of the falls. Two types are common, one with nar- rower petals than the other. The Gladwin, or Roast-Beef plant (Iris foetidissima), while pale blue in its typical form, in its variety citrina Is of a clear yellow, but the main interest in this centres in the ornamental ef- fect of the bursting seedpods within which the fleshy bright orange-colored seed show to advantage. Irises with Tufted Roots. Those irises with so-called tufted roots are represented familiarly by the Siberian and Japanese classes. The Siberian has a number of distinct forms of which the type forms a tall leafy plant four to five feet high with May 25, 1907 HORTICULTURE 689 NEPHROLEPIS Piersoni Erleg'antissima Ttie Tarrytown Fern A good stock in all sizes on hand at all times. A splendid seller and money-maker. Large specimen plants, ready for immediate sale : 6-inch at 75c and $1.00 each; 8-inch at $J.50 and $2.00 each; J 0-inch at $3.00 each; 12-inch at $5.00 each; J4-inch at $7.50 each; 16-inch at $10.00 each. Also fine young stock for growing on, 2>+-inch at $8.00 per hundred. F. R. PIERSON CO., Tarrytown-on-Hudson, N. Y. many flowering stalks bearing from three to five flowers to a stem, and with daric blue coloring marked with white pencilings. The two most use- ful forms, however, are the pure white variety, which grows about two feet high, bearing purest white flowers in small clusters, an admirable plant for any flower border, and the variety Ori- eutalis, with broad, short foliage, growing to a height of eighteen inches, and bearing with wonder- ful profusion flowers of the rich- est blue, with faint white throat markings. There is no better true blue in the iris family than this. It too is one of the few irises which will bloom a second time, though spar- ingly, it is true, by cutting down after the flowering period. This can hardly be recommended, however. No iris reproduces itself any faster than this. It quickly forms broad colonies and necessarily requires frequent division and transplanting. Japanese Irises. Japanese irises comprise perhaps the par excellence of the family; they are much misunderstood and require more judgment in their cultivation than do German irises. If planted in situations where water will not collect about the crowns in winter they are perfectly hardy. To flood them at the flowering period is an advantage, not a necessity. This need is nearly as fully met by thorough mulching to retain all pos- sible soil moisture during the flower- ing period, and with artificial water- ing is far safer than to plant In a moist situation. It is a false impres- sion that the Japanese plant them where they are subject to excesses of moisture in winter. During this peri- od the Japanese iris fields are drained. All Japanese irises are seemingly im- proved and selected varieties, rather than hybrids. Their range of color Is a very ample one, but has decided limi- tations. Aside from the variety of self colors and their combinations in flak- ing and veining, together with the sin- gle and semi-double forms, nothing can be expected. A dozen distinct sorts represent the class far better than a large collection of varieties whose distinction Is more dependent on their labels than on any visual evi- dence of variety. Probably no class of plants have been more cruelly foisted on the public as new than these, by means of fanciful names in which Jap- anese terms have been used as indica- tive of new sorts. It is highly improbable that any dis- tinctive improvement of the class has resulted in comparison with the first gets of varieties shown in our halls twenty years ago. The following list is probably no better than others that could be named, but possesses distinc- tion in the sorts quoted: Arthur Sil- bard, double, white, shaded with vio- let; Blue Jay, single, clear blue, spot- ted with white; Calypso, double, lilac, richly veined with purple; Dagmar Georgeson, rich royal purple, single; Goliath, double, white, marked with violet; Emperor of Japan, double, vel- vety maroon; Gold Bound, double, white, margined with gold; Painted Lady, single, white, veined with claret. The wonderful size of the flowers of the Japanese Iris, their late period of bloom carrying on the flower effect to early August, renders the class in- dispensable to every flower garden. Their massing in groups of a single variety, rather than in promiscuous clashing of colors is, however, essen- tial for the most artistic effects. WHOLESOME CHESTNUTS. Dahlia tuliers should now be planted out in the open ground and when the work is underway it is better to do it right and be reasonably sure of good results than to do it imperfectly with the certainty of poor returns. Dahlias like plenty of room, three feet between the rows and plants. The soil should have have been thoroughly dug and broken up and enriched with manure before digging the holes for the tubers. A grower of dahlias will be well re- warded if he keeps the soil thoroughly cultivated right through the season. Plants from green cuttings may be put in the soil out-doors just as soon as they are sufilciently hardened to stand it. The bedding of plants of various kinds will soon be under way. There is very often too much haste asso- ciated with this important work. Some are in a hurry to get the plants out of the way and in the ground with the result that sometimes many plants are a long time In amounting to any- thing. Others again while actually engaged in the operation are in such haste that many plants are planted imperfectly. It pays to wait and take time in these cases. Notwithstanding that orders may so far be few for bedding plants, indica- tions point to a scarcity of good stock, and before the planting season is nearly over It will without doubt be felt generally. Poor plants are not desirable at any time but when unfortunately a number is on hand they can be sold at lower prices than that asked for good plants. They should be disposed of in that way, but they should never be mixed in with choice plants and shipped to a customer who pays for good stock. The rush in quest of the dollar with- in reach should not detract attention at the present time from staple ar- ticles which if given the care they de- serve will amply repay for the trouble later on. I refer chiefly to cyclamens and poinsettias. I have noticed very frequently that these suffered consider- able from neglect at this time of the year and that just for the reason noted above. Poinsettias should now be awakened and refreshed still further at the roots by cutting back reason- ably, and repotted in order to encour- age the making of good material for cuttings. They require a gentle heat and water at the root and applications to the foliage by syringing frequently. Cyclamens, when well grown, are always good sellers, but small or oth- erwise poor or indifferent stock are hard to get rid of at any price. Then for that reason it is surely evident that it is folly to have them take up valuable room if every effort is not made to grow to perfection. The first excursion of the Depart- ment of Botany of the Brooklyn Insti- tute was held last Saturday at the greenhouses of C. W. Ward, Queens. N. Y. The visitors were received with characteristic hospitality. 690 HORTICULTURE, May 25, 1907 SEED TRADE Contrary to early reports, it trans- pired that comparatively little plant- ing has been done in the line of gen- eral crops east of the Rockies. It is only within the past ten days that peas have been planted by the pack- ers on an extended scale. As early as April farmers in Western New York, and particularly in the vicinity of Buffalo, planted peas. The hardy varieties like Alaskas and First and Best have managed to poke their noses through the grounds, but Tele- phones, Gradus and kindred sorts are still in a state of "innocuous desue- tude" and likely to remain so indefi- nitely. As the percentage of hardy early peas planted is very small at any time, the failure of the large- podded wrinkled varieties is very seri- ous, as seed of these varieties is prac- tically exhausted, and not procurable in quantities at any price. The attention of the writer was called to a sowing of Alaskas and Admirals made on the same day and in the same field, showing that while the Alaskas had germinated well, making a good stand, the Admirals had come up very sparingly, and the seed of the latter was pronounced faulty in vitality. The same fault was found by those who had planted the Telephones, Gradus, Duke of Al- bany and Thomas Laxton. Had the seed been planted in a snow bank the same criticism would have been heard, and coming from farmers who have been growing peas for years, shows the complaints to be essen- tially dishonest. Though it is so early that any opinion is nothing but a guess, yet the feeling is general that we are booked for another short pea crop, and this is especially the view of the canners. No opinion is expressed by the writer, as guesses are of no par- ticular value. As soon as there are developments on which to base an opinion, the readers of HORTICUL- TURE will get it. It is time that sugar corn was planted, but neither the soil nor the weather offer any encouragement, and under the most favorable conditions it will be ten days before it will be safe to plant. The same may be said of cucumbers, melons and other vine seeds. From floods to drought is a far cry, yet California has suffered from both this year. As expressed by a promi nent California seed grower in a re- cent letter, "not a drop has fallen since it quit coming down in floods. We have plowed up the lands ruined by the rain, and just now need a little moisture to work down the roughness for planting, otherwise it must stand over until next year. One piece of our best land is covered with wild mustard twelve feet high, and so thick teams can't get through it." Another grower complains of the scarcity of farm labor. He says: "The agitation started by the labor unions has resulted in stopping the Japanese from coming over, and we are up against it. The union man will only work in the cities where he can get from |3.00 to $10.00 per day according to the character and qual- ity of his work, and will work only eight hours. Such pay and hours are of course impossible for us, but even if we could and would grant them, these fellows would not work on the ranches. Between the scarcity of labor and the continuous rains up to the middle of March, it has been im- possible to keep the weeds down, and they are three feet high. Mildew has started on the onions left from the floods, and what the end will be no one knows." A pertinent question for every seedsman now is: "What shall the harvest be?" One result of the floods and the succeeding drought, has been an enormous reduction in the acre- age of sugar beets. The sugar trust will please take notice. As "captains of industry," now is your chance for an advance of twenty-five per cent, in the price of sugar. It is to be hoped that the "pernicious" activity of the President will not interefere with this "legitimate" advance. Rates assured by the Hotel Astor. selected as headquarters for the en- suing Seedsmen's Convention in New York City, are as follows: Single rate without bath, $2.00 and up per day; with bath, $3.00 and $4.00. For two persons without bath, $4.00 per day; with bath from S5.00 to $7.00, accord- ing to location and size of rooms. Local retail trade in seeds continues slow everywhere, but indications are that it will last into June, and may finally prove less disappointing than seemed probable a few weeks ago. The early promise of a bumper year cannot possibly be realized, however. Not much cheer comes from Cali- fornia, the m.ost recent advices indi- cating a heavy shortage in carrot seed, lettuce, parsnip and other biennials, while no material change can be noted in respect to onion seed. Henry Field, Shenandoah, la., has incorporated his business, with capi- talization of $80,000, and will erect a large fire-proof seed warehouse. Adolph Kruhm, formerly of Phila- delphia, has taken a position in the retail department of Barteldes & Co., Lawrence, Kans. MOVEMENTS OF GARDENERS. I. W. Bagge, late of Golden Gate Park, San Francisco, takes charge of the De Sabla estate, San Mateo, Cal. J. Bell has succeeded J. Donald as head gardener to Professor Osborne at Castle Rock, Garrison, N. Y. Mr. Don- ald is at present in Scotland. SEND COPY EARLY. Memorial Day comes this year on Tliursday, HORTICULTURE'S regu- lar publication day. On this account we shall go to press on Wednesday and copy for reading columns or ad- vertising must reach us Tuesday, or not later than Wednesday morning to insure insertion. PRIMULA SEED The Finest in America Orange King (novelty) Bright Salmon Pure White Trade Pkt. Giant \ ir^""' *'■"" Scarlet H Trade Pkt. Royal Blue 60c Mixed Novelties Double Pink Trade pkt. Double Crimson $1.00 Primula Obconica Kesmesina deep rose Tr. pkt. 50c " Alba, pure white 50c ' nixed SOc Primula floribunda grandiflora (Buttercup) SOc " Forbesii (Baby Primrose) 2Sc '• Kewensis (Giant yellow Buttercup) $1.00 This charming addition to our greenhouse Primroses originated at the Royal Gardens, Kew, as an accidental cross between the small, but bright-flowered Himalayan spe- cies, P. FLORIBUNDA, and the sweet-scented P. VERTICILLATA, a native of Arabia. The plant is a strong grower, with bright green leaves, and numerous erect flower- scapes, 10 to 18 inches in height producing flowers in whorls at in- tervals along their whole length. The flowers are fragrant, bright yellow in color, with a slender tube and spreading limb, nearly an iBCh in diameter. As a winter-flowering decorative plant it is an acquisi- tion; its floriferousness when In a very small state is remarkable. ARTHUR T. BODDINGTON 342 W. 14th St., N. Y. FIELD CROP PROSPECTS. There has been no change in weather conditions during the past week. It continues cold \vith frosts nearly every night, and only hardy crops can Ije planted, those that can withstand the cold weather and even a little real frost. Potatoes are lying dormant where planted, or are rotting in the cold, wet ground, and much replanting will be necessary. The few who have ventured to put out tomato plants have labored in vain, as all have been killed, and even when protected by glass, un- less aided by artificial heat, growers are compelled to cover the glass with mats Or blankets to keep I he plants from freezing. No corn has been planted, or very little at least, and re- planting will absolutely be neces.sar>' in such instances. Of course, it is not yet too late for com or potatoes to make a crop, but we cannot overlook the fact that we are getting close to the danger line, where every day's de- lay reduces crop prospects. INCORPORATED. La France Carnation Co., Elmira, N. Y. ; flowers, plants and vegetables; capital, $50,000; incorporators, F. L. La France, T. E. La France, D. A. Kent, H. A. La France. TO CATALOG MAKERS. We are able to quote a low price on the majority of the electros of the illustrations in HORTICULTURE. May 25, 1907 HORTICULTURE •91 PUBLICATIONS RECEIVED. Report of the Park Commissioners of the city of Haverhill, Mass. Haver- hill is to be congratulated in its 250 acres of heautiful park reservations, its intelligent management by a pro- gressive Board, and last but not least, the genial superintendent, Henry Frost, who has held the position from the es- tablishment of the Department, and whose portrait adorns the front page of this report. The twenty-fourth annual report of the Board of Park Commissioners of Minneapolis, Minn., is received. This is the first report of Theodore Wirth as superintendent and, as is every- thing that gentleman undertakes, is thorough, practical and very interest- ing. It is illustrated with a number of views in the various reservations and there are three large maps show- ing contemplated improvements and additions. Farmers' Bulletin 284 of the U. S. Department of Agriculture, issued May 10, treats of Insects and F^ingous Enemies of the Grape east of the Rocky Mountains. It is an illustrated pam- phlet of 48 pages, prepared by A. L. Quaintance and Dr. C. L. Shear. It states the nature of the insect enemies and the means of controlling them, then discusses the fungous parasites, including treatment, and in conclusion gives an account of spraying appara- tus, with directions for applying spray mixtures. "The Terrapin Scale" is the subject of Circular No. 88. issued May 14, by the Bureau of Entomology, U. S. Dept. of Agriculture. From every State east of the Mississippi River and several States west, also from Canada this, the mo^t generally injurious of all the scales has been reported. It feeds on a wide range of plants, including both wild and cultivated trees and is a dan- gerous pest which may be controlled but never eradicated. The lime-sul- phur wash, so effective against the San •lose scale is said to be worthless for treating the ten-apin scale, and the kerosene emulsion has proved to be the most effective remedy thus far. BEGONIAS TUBEROUS ROOTED Doz. 100 Single While $.50 $3.00 Red . . .60 300 Rose . .50 3.00 Yellow . .50 3 00 Orange . .60 3.00 M.xd Colors.40 2 60 Double colors, sep- araleorm.vd.l.OO 6.00 W. Elliott & Sons ■^■«^-"=^ 201 Fulton St, N. V. FISKE'S SEEDS For Immediate Sowing GLADIOLUS BULBS In variety and mixture Our Trade List Mailed on Application H. E. FISKE SEED CO, Faneull Hall Square, BOSTON NEW CROP FLOWER SEEDS PANSY MICHELLS QIANT EXHIBITION Strain is the finest proouiable. Pro- duces gigantic blooms beautifully marked, with plenly of light colors. Trade Pkt. SOc; 7Sc per '/g oz. ; oz. $S.OO also all other varieties of pansies, PRIMULA (Chinese) MICHELL'S CHOICEST MIXTURE containing an assortment of bright colcrt's. Howers very large. a Trade Pkt. 60c ; $ 1 .00 per Trade PI t. : 1-16 oz. $2.00 also all other varieties of Primula. CINERARIA MICHELLS PRIZE MIXTURE % Trade Pkt. Trade Pkt. Dwarf '$0.60 $1.00 Medium Tall . . .60 1.00 also all other varieties of Cineraria. Send for Our Wholesale Price List HENRY F. MICHELL CO. 1018 Market Streat PHILADELPHIA - - PA. WE HAVE BEQONIAS, CHOICE PEONIES, JAPANESE LILIES and SAGO PALM STEMS. WRITE US AT ONCE. JOHNSON SEED COMPANY 217 Mmrket SI. Philadelphia, Pa. G. G. MORSE & GO. 171-173 da; St., SAN FRANCISCO, CAL^ The Largest Seed Growers on the Pacific Coast NEW STOCKS FLOWER SEEDS tor FLORISTS Wholesale Catalogue Ready. Send for it today. But first read our adverii?cment on page 105 in the Hor- ticulture for January 36, ic^oy. li is woilh reading. James Vick's Sons Seedsmen Rochester, N. Y. High Grade Seeds for Market Gardener, Florist and Farmer Catalogues Free Joseph Breck & Sons Corp. 4r-54 NO. MARKET ST., BOSTON, MASS PULVERIZED SHEEP MANURE Direct from ranches in the West. We have on hand for immediate delivery a large supply of exceptionally fine; quality. For the Lawn, The Qreenhouse, For the Herbaceous Garden, For the Flower Garden, For the Vegetable Garden, Use Purity Brand Sheep Manure. PRICE, Ton, $40.00; half ton, $20.00; 500 lbs., 10.00; 100 lbs., $2.50. R.&J.FARQUHAR&GO., 6 and 7 So. Market St., BOSTON. ESTABLISHED 1 802 Cold Storage LILY OF THE VALLEY PIPS, best possible grade, in cases of looo and 30CX) pips each, at $12.00 per 1000. Advance Orders now being booked for BERMUDA EASTER LILIESand ROMAN HYACINTHS. SEND FOR PRICES J. M.THORBURN & CO. 33 Barclay St., through te 38 Park Plact NEW YORK Everything of the Highest Grade Grey's Highest Grade of Tested Seeds= Send for Catalogue THOMAS J. GREY & GO. 32 & 33 So. iVIarket St., BOSTOW BRIDGEMAN'S SEED WAREHOUSE RICKAROS BROS. Props. 37 East 19th St., NEW YORK CITY Burpee's Seeds P PHILADELPHIA W PHILADELPHIA Blue List of Wholesale Prices mailed only to those who plant for profit. AULIFLOWERS A B B A G E HJALMAR HARTMANN & CO., 12 Stormeade, COPENHAGEN, DENMARK. 692 HORTICULTURE- May 25, 1907 SHRUB AND GARDEN CHAT. The improvements to be made at the estate of W. H. Moore, Pride's Cross- ing, Mass., this spring include a rose garden. Spiraea Thunbergii has never been more beautiful than it is this season; it has bloomed with a profusion rarely equalled. A formal garden is to be constructed in connection with the magnificent new country residence of C. P. Searle at Ipswich, Mass. A good many prunuses are blooming sparsely this year, among them P. pen- dula. Pyruses as a rule are, jheavily loaded with flowers. ■ Wistarias throughout New England are flowerless this year. From all ap- pearances the flower buds were de- stroyed in the early severe freezes last fall. Ernest W. Bowditch has prepared plans for a large formal garden at the new summer home of Col. W. R. Nel- son of Kansas City, which has been built this season at Magnolia, Mass. Cornus florida is badly damaged and in many cases all the flower buds are dead. The pink flowered variety seems to be more tender than the white; in the vicinity of Boston one year in three is about the average of its blooming. A dwarf amelanchier collected in CJonnecticut, and disseminated by the Arnold Arboretum, has proven to be one of the most useful of early bloom- ing low border shrubs. It grows but eighteen inches to two feet in height and is covered with flowers clear down to the soil. Rhododendron Vaseyi is making a beautiful show in the shrub planta- tions in the Boston parks this spring. The plants vary greatly in color some being almost white, others a deep glowing pink. This hardy azalea can- not be too freely used for early spring effect. One of the finest things in the Arnold Arboretum during the past week .is a specimen of Prunus pseudo-cerasus with beautiful purple-bronze foliage contrasting with the white bloom. The tree was grown from seed gathered by Professor Sargent in Japan, fourteen years ago. Rhododendrons have suffered greatly from the effects of the severe winter in their foliage and their flower buds. In the varieties which are not in the "iron-clad" class the buds are in many cases entirely dead. Only those plants that occupy peculiarly sheltered loca- tions or were given heavy winter pro- tection will give a full crop this spring. As anticipated, the demand for fancy ornamental hardy stock of every de- scription has been tremendous through- out the entire country this spring. Many orders have been refused owing to the inability of dealers to supply the goods wanted. The country life journals and civic improvement socie- ties have done much to develop this popular demand. Notwithstanding the oft-repeated ad- vice given in all magazines and papers treating on gardening topics that spring flowering shrubs should not be pruned until after they have bloomed, we still see butchered forsythias and spiraeas oh all sides— the greater part of their blooming wood trimmed off and their beauty gone — victims usually Spring Bedding Plants Crimson Ramblers strong, shapely plants with an abundance of flowers, 7-in., 50c, 75c, SI 00 each. Baby Ramblers, 5-in., 20c, 25c each; 6-in., 35c, .50c each. Cannas, strong plants, $10, $12.50, $15. $20 per 100. Crotong, assorted varieties, $25, $35, $60 per 100. Also a General Assortment of Miscellaneous Bedding and Basket Plants S. S. PENNOCK-MEEHAN CO. THE Wholesale Florists of PHILADELPHIA. 1 608- 1618 Ludlow St. Hydrangeas, $20, $25, $50, $76 per 100. Periwinkle, extra long, 4-in., $15, $18 per 100. Qeranlumi, 4-in.,- all colors, $8, $9 per 100. Celeua, 3-in., $4, $4.50 per 100. Alternanthera, 2>^-iD., red and yellow, $4 00 per 100. Hardy Ivy, 3 and 4-iD., $10, $12.60, $15 per 100. 200,000 Calla Lily Bulbs --/Ethiopica Calla ^thiopica, 10 inches circumference $10.00 100 1000 0.00 $90.00 900 80.00 800 70.00 7.00 60.(0 5.50 45.00 4 50 35 00 3 50 25.00 2 25 15.00 The above Bulbs are all warranted to be free from disease, and safe arrival is guaranteed. My first car leaves for the East promptly on June 15. If cash is sent with the order I will prepay the freight, which is 15 per cent value of the bulbs. fl. WITTING, 17-23 Kennan Street, SANTA CRUZ, CAL. WHOLESALE TRADE LIST Plants from 2%. in. pots, 50c. per doz. $3.00 per 100 Ageratum Inimitable, Princess Pauline and Blue Perfection, Heliotropes, Ipomaea Heavenly Blue, varie- gated Periwinkle, Cobaea scandens, Cuphea, Lobelia, Parlor Ivy, Snapdragon Giant White. Shasta Daisies, 3 varieties, Bouvardia Humboldtii for summer flowering. Night-Blooming Jasmine. Asparagus plumosus and Sprengerii, strong plants, 5-inch pots, $2.00 per doz. Dracaena indivisa, fine stock, $2.00 per doz. Passifiora coerulea, Pfordii x Mammoth Beauty, a hardy variety from 4-inch pots, $1.00 per doz ; 3inch pot plants, 75c. per doz. Clematis paniculata, 3-inch pots, 75c. per doz., $5.00 per 100. Clematis, large-flowering varieties, home grown, two year old plants, $3.00 per doz. Swainsona alba, 3-inch pots, 75c. per doz., $5.00 per 100. Hardy Scotch Pinks, 5 varieties, large clumps from open ground, $i.oc per doz; nice young pUnts, $3.00 per 100. Coleus Verschaffeltii, Golden Bedder, Queen Victoria, Achyranthes Lindenii, AUernantheras best red, yellow and pink, 2 J^ -inch pots, $2.00 per 100. Viburnum plicatum,WistariasineDsis,VariegatedPcriwinkle,plants from 4-in. pots, $1.50 per doz. ,$ioper 100. Seedlings from flats at $1.00 per 100 Asparagus Sprengeri, Ageratum, Dracaena indivisa, Marguerite Carnations. C. EfSELE, Ith and Roy Streets, PHILADELPHIA, PA. of garden owners who want things "trim and tidy" on their grounds. SPRING PLANT PRICES IN DE- TROIT. At last we have been favored with a few warmer days and the tears of the plantsman have been relieved through that. Most bedding plants are here disposed of to grocers and hucksters, and they are put up in boxes contain- ing thirty 4-inch pots each. So far a good start has been made with a fair price, i. e.. $2.40 per box. Pansies bring $3.00 per 100. Reputable flower stores sell geraniums at $1.50 per doz., but it is doubtful whether the majority of florists are willing to keep the price at this figure. I say willing because the buying public is ready to pay that much as long as there is no chance to get them any cheaper. The total visi- ble supply of this class of plants is limited and the opportunity to break away from the old timeworn custom of selling geraniums for $1.00 per doz. and establish a living price of $1.50 per doz. has never been better. This mat- ter of getting a price above the bare cost of production in these articles of course resolves itself into the question of whether all of the dealers are will- ing tn ask the advanced price. FR. DANZER. CERANIUIVIS 3000 to 4000 Geraniums, S. A. Nutt, Beaute Poitevine, in 3 and 3', in. pots, $6.00 per 100. 200 Beaute Poitevine, very large plants, 13-15 inches in diameter, $6.00 per dozen. Call and inspect the stock before buyins;; elsewhere. A. C. LAKE Wellesley HIlis Mass. May 25, 1907 HORTICULTURE 693 Dreer's Hardy Perennial Phlox Wc are the largest growers of Perennial Phlox in the world. Our coUeciion is unequalled, and we are prepared to furnish the new and rare kinds as well as all the popular and standard varieties in large quantities. The plants we offer arc nearly all strone; one-year-old field-grown plants or equally strong divisions, and will make a fine display of flowers this season. This stock is much superior to and must not be confounded with young Winter propagated slock such as is generally scot out in the Spring of the year. New and Rare Hardy Phlox and Varieties of Special Merit Albion (Tall). A variety which originated with us several years since and which is now offered for the first time. Strong grower, pure white with faint aniline led eye Chateaubriand (Medium). Pure white, with crimson carmine eye 1 Coquellcot (Dwarf). A fiae pure scarlet.. Etni (Medium). Crimson red, suffused with fiery red 1. Edmond Rostand (Medium). Reddish vio'et, with large white star-shaped cen- ter ... 1 F. Q- von Lassburg (Tall). The finest white in cultivation, pure in color, a strong, vigorous grower ■ 2 H. O. Wijers (Tall). A fine large pure white, with crimson carmine eye 1 Independence (Tall)-. An excellent large flowering early white Lamartine (Tall). Very bright magenta, with large white center 1. Le Mahdi (Tall). Deep reddish violet, darker eye 1 Mrs. Jenkins (Tall). An early flowering, pure white, farming an immense panicle, one of the best 1 Stella's Choice (Tall). A mauve branch- ing late white variety Selma (Tall). Pale rose mauve with distinct claret red eye 1. 1000 $1.50 $1000 $90.00 8.00 600 }00 70.00 50.00 90.00 00 15.00 125.00 25 8.00 70 00 85 6.00 50.00 'i5 8.00 70.00 25 8.00 70.00 50 10.00 90 00 85 6.00 50.00 50 10.00 90.00 Choice Standard Phloxes Aqutllon (Tall). Bright Tyrian rose. Andreas Hoffer (Medium). An early and continuous flowering pure while. Bouquet Pleuri (Dwarf). Pure wh te, with crimson-carmine eye. Bridesmaid (Tall) White, with large crimson carmine centre. Bacchante ( Tall) Tyriin rose. Coiibri (Tall). White, with crimson-carmine centre, late. Champs Biysee (Medium). Bright rosy magenta, an effective shade. Crystal Palace (Tall). Lilac with white markings. Cross of Hodor. (^Medium). White, with a band of reddish violet through the centre of eacn petal. Cyclon (Dwari). White, suffused with lilac. Bclalreur (Tall), Brilliant rosy magenta, with light halo. Bueene Danzenvlller (Tall). Lilac, shading white toward the edges. BsclarmDfide (rail). Lilac, washed with white. Bdmond Audrand (Medium). Deep mauve. Fantome (Tal ). Bluish lilac, washed with white. Oral von Ungerer ( Fall). White, suffused with rosy-lilac. Inspector Peiker (Tall) Purolish mauve, washed wi»h white. Jeanne d'Arc (Tall). A late flowering pure white. La Vogue (Medium). Pure mauve, w th aniline red eye. Li Solieij Medium) Rosy magenta, with light halo. Motller (Tall). Bright rosy magenta, with light halo. M')zart (Tall). White, .suffused with salmon. Miramar (Dwarf). Reddish violet with while markings. Mme. Marie Kuppenheim (Dwarf). A fine late pure white. Offenbach ( Dwarf), Lilac p irple, Ugh er shadings. Obergartner Wittiij (Medium). Bright magenta, the best of its color. Pecheur d'lslande (Tall). Crim;on-red, suffused with cochineal red. P. B >nn3talne (Medium). Deep rosy magenta- Professor Schllem in ( F J). Pure mauve with crimson-carmine eye. Roxelane (Till). Reddish violet with aniline red eye. Sunshiie (D varf). Aniline refl with lighter halo. SImplon ( Tai ). White with aniline red eye. SemiramJs (Tall). Rosy migenta with 'ighter centre. Sc^ilo4S(;artner Relchenau (Dwarf). Solferino, red. Thebaide (Dwarf). Carmine lake with brighter shadings. Talma (D^rarf) Rosy magenta, small white eye. Wm. Muhle (Tali). Cirmine-purple with crimson eye. PRICE -Choice Standard Varieties. Strong Plants, 75c. per doz; $5.00 per 100: $40.00 per 10)0. Phlox Subulata Moss Plnlcs or Mountain Pinks Alba. White. Altropurpurea. Purplish rose. Lilacina. Light hlac. Nelsonl. Pure white. Rosea. Bright rose. Tiie Bridesmaid. Purplish tinted white with deeper eye. All the above in strong clumps, 75c. per doz.; $5.00 per 100; $40.00 per 1000 Phlox — Various Types Per doz. Per 100 Amoena. Clumps $0 75 $6.00 Divaricata Canadensis. 3 in. pots .75 6.00 For complete list of hardy Perennial Plants, see our current Quarterly Wholesale List just issued HENRY A. DREER, 7 1 4 Chestnut Street, PHILADELPHIA The above prices are only for Florists, or those engaged in the trade BEDDING PLANTS Of Every Description Also a fine lot of Palms in all sizes, such as Kentiae, Arecas. Latanias, Phoenix and Cocos. Pandanus Veitchii and utilis, Cro- tons. Dracaenas, Nepenthes, Arallas, Araucarias, Aspidistras, Ferns suitable for dishes, in leading varieties. Clbotium Schledet from $i,ooto $3 00 each. Will book contracts for Azaleas for future delivery. Wholesale Price List on application. A. LEUTHY & CO., Importers and Exporters, Growers and Dealers, FerklBS St. NurserieB, Koslindale, BOSTON, MASS. Bedding Plants r have the following stock to ofler in an}- size and in any quantity : SPLENDENS BONFIRE ST. LOUIS COLEUS in eight varieties AQERATUM, dwarf blue QERHAN IVV HELIOTROPE, Little Giant RAHBLER ROSES in 6, 7 and 8 in. pots JOHN SCOTT Rutland Road and East 45th St. Telephone jggo Bedford. BROOKLYN, N. Y, Geraniums Geraniums Tile following varieties, in 4 in. pots, in bud anibloom, in fine condition. $6 per 100. S. A. Nutt, Beaute Poitevine, LaFayette, John Doyle, Bruanti, Marq. Castellone, Trego, Buchner, Richard Brett, Ricard, F. Perkins, Jean Viaude, Double Grant, Marq. de Montmort and several others. Selection of sorts to remain with us. Cash to accompany all orders. J. E. FELTHOUSEN 154 Van Vranken A SCHENECTADY. N. Y, 694 horticulture: May 25, 1907 NOW FOR MEMORIAL DAY We are all ready with the biggest and most desirable stock ever offered in this country. Immortelle and Gycas Wreaths, Metal and Porcelaine Designs, Inscriptions, Letters, Emblems, Bouquet Holders, Doves, Cape Flowers, Sheaves, Fibre Ribbon, Waterproof Crepe Paper, Vases, Tone Ware, Tin Foil, Wire Frames, Etc. All the above and many others. Just what you want. Order early and let people see you have them. Catalogue for the asking H. Bayersdorfer & Co., 1129 Arch St., Philadelphia, Pa. The Florists' Supplj' House of America '^/v*t*^^i*^i*^iytnMutMMtnM0yyt^MiMytniyintytMyvvv¥vyyyyt0yy%'vyyvin/vvyvyyyvt0vyvyvyyyvyvvut0Vi FOR MEMORIAL DAY BEAUTY, RICHMOND and All Other ROSES, CARNATIONS, VALLEY, STOCK, PEAS, AND ALL OTHER CHOICE FLOWERS. In our WHOLESALE COMMISSION FLORISTS' DEPARTMENT in addition to our regular wholesale EVERGREENS and FLORISTS' SUPPLIES CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED HENRY M. ROBINSON & CO., 8, II and 15 Province St and 9 Chapman Place, See our Greens Advertisement on pase 699. L. D. Tmlaphonu, Main 2Bia. Boston, Mass. BALTIMORE NOTES. A hail storm visited parts of Balti- more on the 19th inst. Tlie suburb of Brool^lyn appears to liave been the most severe sufferer. Among those re- ported to have been badly hit were Lehr Bros., with 125 boxes of glass broken, also Martin Duckstein and John Rider, with no details. It is un- derstood that neither of those men- tioned carried any insurance. The neighborhood of Rider and Ruxton was was also touched slightly. William Fraser. proprietor of the Ruxton Floral Nursery Co., is threat- ened with a break up of his snug little twenty acre property on account of railroad extension. That a good round sum to make up for the disruption will be forthcoming is some consolation. John Cook has a new shell-pink, ever-blooming rose as yet unnamed, which he considers has more good points from the florists' standpoint than anything he has yet raised. Ma- donna still remains his favorite as the loveliest of all white roses. Isaac H. Moss is greatly pleased with the rai.ge of connecting houses built for him last year by the Lord & Burn- ham Co. He finds it easy to control the temperature for different sections without the aid of partitions by merely cutting out the heat where not wanted. Fred C. Bauer has produced some re- markable seedlings of Lilium longi- florum which show great size and vigor. He is also an enthusiast in crossing and selecting the fuchsia which he grows quite extensively. One of the interesting new places is that of George M. Cook at Arlington. The span at present consists of five modern houses and will be extended in the near future. Mr. Cook is a son of the late Anthony Cook. Anthony and his father before him were landmarks in Baltimore horticulture. This race of Cooks is not related to the other celebrated Baltimorean of the same name. The Clark establishment on Park Heights avenue has been purchased by Carroll B. Hoffman, who is running it in connection with his old place which adjoins. Chas. L. Seybold is now located at Carroll Park as superintendent, and a vast improvement is already notice- able during the short period of his in- cumbency. This park was originally designed and laid out by Mr. Seybold, some 14 years ago. Edwin A. Seidewitz has a fine new retail store at 323 North Charles street, also an extensive new range of glass, built last year at Arlington. Mr. Lehr, senior, father of William and Henry Lehr of Brooklyn, is still hale and hearty, although in his 83rd year. Considerable damage resulted to early shrubbery and herbaceous plants in this vicinity from the late spring frosts — particularly to lilacs and peonies. Samuel S. Pennock, Philadelphia, and other visitors were treated to a ride in William Feast's new auto, on the 22nd inst., making a circle of trade visits in record time and unexampled ele- gance. G. C. W. NEWS NOTES. G. V. Nash of the N. Y. Botanical Garden gave a lecture on Water Lilies and Aquatic Plants at the Bronx Park Museum on Saturday, 18th inst. In a hailstorm which visited Pine Bluff, Ark., on May 6, vegetation suf- fered severely. The greenhouses of . Mrs C. A. Starr had much glass broken. The Illinois State Fair will be held at Springfield, 111., September 27 to October 1. Prize schedules may be obtained from R. O'Dwyer, 110 So. Desplaines St., Chicago. Allen M. Good of Waynesboro, Pa., claims to have perfected an inexpen- sive mixture which has proved supe- rior to the lime, sulphur and salt wash to destroy the San Jose scale. The Board of IT. S. Appraisers at the port of New York have advanced the valuation of 240 Dendrobium Wardia- num from Sander & Sons, London, from 12 pounds to 111 pounds 10 shillings: add cases. SEND COPY EARLY. Memorial Day comes this year on Thursday, HORTICULTURE'S regu- lar publication day. On this account we shall go to press on Wednesday and copy for reading columns or ad- vertising must reach us Tuesday, or not later than Wednesday morning to insure insertion. At the Spaulding estate at Pride's Crossing, Mass., worlv is progiessing on a formal garden of ten acres' extent which, when completed, will form one of tlie most notable horticultural fea- tures of the North Shore. The item regarding a fire in the greenhouse of G. W. & W. A. Temple, in our last week's issue, should have stated that the fire was in the green- house of W. A. Temple, Hopkinton, Mass., and there was no insurance. John Stinson has been appointed highway commissioner of Norwood, Pa. TO CATALOG MAKERS. We are able to quote a low price on the majority of the electros of the illustrations in HORTICULTURE. May 25. 1907 HORTICULTURE 695 BUSINESS CHANGES. W. J. Marshall of Togiis, Me., has purchased the Copelaiui street sreen- houses at Campello. Mass. The Golden Gate Floral Compan.v has opened a flower store at 989 Golden Gate Ave., San Francisco, Cal. The Wagoner Floral Company suc- ceeds Wagoner's and the Columbia Citv Greenhouses at Columbia City, Ind. F. B. Vandegrift & Co., custom house brokers have removed from Beaver street to 15-25 Whitehall street, New York City. Frank X. Dienst of Middletown, N. Y., has purchased the greenhouses of G. S. Bekling on- Cottage street and will, take possession on June 1. .Tames W. Davis has purchased the greenhouses of the Allison & Pope Company at Davenport, la., and will devote them to vegetable forcing. Walter Mott has formed a partner- ship with Frank Burtitt and the new firm will take over the business of M. I. O'Brien, Sharon, Pa., on July 1. R. Vincent, Jr. & Sons Co., White Marsh, Md., have incorporated their business wilh |1()0,000 capital. The officers are: R. Vincent, Jr., president; R. A. Vincent, secretary; T. A. Vin- cent, treasurer. The new company will take over all the business, green- house stock, land, tenement houses, etc., except the private homes, which the individual members formerly held jcinlly and there will be 50,000 feet of modern construction added to the greenhouses during the coming summer. Geraniums will be the lead- ing specialty: 400,000 dahlias will be planted for roots and special attention will be given to hardy chrysanthe- raunis and fuchsias. NEWS NOTES. Wm. A. Wettlin will remodel and enlarge his store in Hornellsville, N. Y., this summer. Miss Nellie Sniften has sc-cured a position with E. J. Taylor, Greens Farms, Ct. Calvert & Son of Lake Forest, III., will soon retire from business, if re- ports are true, after a successful career of a quarter of a century. Mrs. Carrie Rehm will hereafter carry on the business at 832 Canal street, and at St. Ch.irle? r,nd Napoleon avenues, New Orleans, La. An appeal from a decision by the customs ofBcials in charging 25 per cent, duty on rose cuttings imported into this country from Canada, has been decided against the American Ex- press Company, and the action of the government sustained in the U. S. Court at Buffalo. Always call for the They are the best Florists' Letters and Emblems made. For sale by all first class Supply Houses. Made by KORAL MFG. CO., 36 Hawley St., Boston 644 Fourth Ave., LOUISVILLE, KY. JACOB SCHULZ. Put Clnu/orc of best quality in season UUI I lUnC'J delivered promptly to anv address. Write. Telegraph or Telephone. Cumberland and Home Phones 223 and 984. IBOSTON FLORIST LEHER CO.! Manufacturers of FLORISTS' LETTERS I Thl0 w^ooden box nicely stained and Taraished, 18x30x1 S. made In two sec- tlons, one for each size letter, g^iven awaj vrith first order of 500 letters Block Letters, i J^ or 2 inch size per 100, $2. Script Letters, 3. Fastener with each letter or word. Used by leading florists everywhere and for sale by all wholesale florists and supply dealers N. F. McCARXnY, Manager 66 Pearl Street. BOSTON. MASS. JOHN BREITMEYER'S ^=SONS^= Cor. Miami and Qratiot Aves. DETROIT, MICH. Artistic Designs . . . Higli Grade Cut Blooms We cover all Michican points and food •ectiona of Ohio, Indian* and Canada P.J. HAUSWIRTH Temporarily Located at 13 Congress Street CHICAGO AUDITORIUM ANNEX Tel. Harrlagn 58S SAMUEL MURRAY Florist Coates House Conservatory 101? BROADWAY, KANSAS CITY, MO Both 'Phonts 2670 Mafn FRED C. WEBER FLORIST OLIVE STREET S >■ • LUUIS, lUUi EstatUslied 1873 lone Pittance Phone BeU LiadeU i7i WILLIAM L.ROCK Flower Co. KANSAS CITY. - MO. will carefully execute orders for Kansas City and any town in Missouri or Kansas. William J. Smyth FLORIST Cor. MlcMgan Ave. and 31st St., CHICAGO We ship to all points in Illinois and Iowa. Phones : Douglas 744. Douglas 523, Douglas 740 ATLAHTA. ATLANTA FLORAL GO. " l;S,r ATLANTA GEORGIA. Florists Out of Towtt Taking orders for delivery In New York City or Vicinity can have them filled In best manner and specially delivered by .... « Thomas Young, Jr. 41 W. 28th Street, New York ALEX. MeCONNELL STZ Fifth Ave., New York City Telegraphic orden forwarded to aor part of the United States, Canada, mat an principal cities of Bnrope. Orde» transferred or entmsted bj tbe trade t* onr selection for dellrerx ob ■team- ships or elsewhere reeelT* apeclal attention. Telephone Calls, 540 and 341 38th St Cable Address, ALEXCOHHELL DAVID CLARKE'S SONS Deliver orders from any part of the country to New York City Or OUT=GOINQ STEAMERS Write or telegraph 2139-2141 Broadway, New York- Telephone 1552-1553 Columbus YOUNG & NUGENT 42 West 28 St., NEW YORK "FI.OWERS BY TELEORAm" The Park Floral Co. J. A. VALENTINE Pros. DENVER, COLORADO /^\ WASHINGTON, ^S^. __':'• _ OLOE BROSCO TLORISTS 1214 r 9T.N.W QUDE'5 Geo. H. Cooke FLORIST Connecticut Avenue and L Street WASHINGTON. D. C. Send flower orders for delivery In BOSTON and all NEW ENGLAND POINTS THOS. F? CALVIN 124 Tremont St., Boston Theodore lYIiller FLORIST Long Distance Phooet: Bell, Forest 56: Klnloc^ Dtliiiar 4832 Doimar Boul. ST. LOUIS, MO. i696 HORTICULTURE. May 25, 1907 Gattleya Mossiae VERY CHOICE FLOWERS $50.00 per 100 LEO NIESSEN GO. "Kf 1209 Arch St., PHILA. store open from 7 A. M. to 8 P. M. FOR DECORATION DAY PAEOIMIES $10.00 Hu^l n^CCC^ OURSELEGTION,VERr0nA AA rVwOC9 GOOD VALUE, NO. 2s QuUlUU R RED PER THOUSAND S. S. PENNOCK-MEEHAN CO. THE 7i.'i%!',y/iS PHILADELPHIA 1608-1618 LUDLOW ST. Stor« closes at 8 p. m. EVERYTHING SEASONABLE IN CUT FLOWERS EDWARD REID. '*pf<|?,»sr* 1516 Kinste.d Steet, PHILADELPHIA A Ston OloMi S t. U. i / - r CUT FLOWER BOXES EDWARDS FOLDING BOX CO MANUFACTURERS PHILADELPHIA, PA. -<- Ik GEO. A. SUTHERLAND CO. CUT FLOWERS Florists' Supplies and Letters 34 HAWLEY STREET - BOSTON CHOICE VALLEY and SWEET PEAS W. E. McKISSICK Wholesale Florist 1231 Filbert St.. PHILADELPHIA Cut Flowers ... and ... Florists', Growers and Nurserymens' Supplies A. L RANDALL CO., ^' ''cmoAGr '' Catalog mailed upon request DAILY CONSIGNMENTS From 40 to 60 Growers W« can Care for your cutflower wants to advantage. E. F. WINTERSON CO. 4S-47-49 WABASH AVE., - - CHICAGO ROBERT J. DYSART, Public Jtccountant and Jtuditor Simple methods of correct accounting especiaily adapted for florists' use. Books Balanced and Adjusted Merchants Bank Building 28 STATE ST., - BOSTON Telephone, Main jS CHAS. W. MeKELLAR 51 WABASH AVE., CHICAGO Western Headquarters for Choice Orchids Valley Violets and all Cut Flowers PETER REINBERG WHOLESALE CUT FLOWERS 51 Wabasli Av., Cliica§:o, 111. In writing advertisers mention Hortlcaltoi* and all other ROSES AMERICAN BEAUTY LILY OF THE VALLEY, CARNATIONS WELCH BROS., 226 Devonshire St., Boston, Mass. WHOLESALE FLOWER MARKETS TRADE PRICES— Per 100 — TO DEALERS ONLY CHICAGO May 20 mosES Am. Beauty. Fan. &Sp " Extra,. No. 1 •* Lower grades Bride. 'Maid, Golden Gate, F.&S.. " *' '* ** Extra.. " " " No. I & lw.gr. Liberty, Richmond, Fan. & Sp. - . . ** '* Lower grades. Chateoay, Morgan, Fan. & Sp " *' Lower grade's Killarney, Wellcsley, Fan. &Sp... *' " Lower grades CARNATIONS Fancy and Novelties Ordinary 35-00 15-00 to.oo 6.00 7.00 5.00 3.00 7.00 3.00 6.00 3.00 7.00 3.00 MISOE4,UANEaUS Sweet Peas Cattleyaft Tulips, Daffodils Lilies.. Callas ■ Lily of the Valley Gardenias Mignonette. . Lilacs (too bunches) Peonies. • Adiantum Smiiaz Asparagus Plumosus, strings " " & Spren. (loo bchs.) •50 40.00 35.00 30.00 12.00 3.00 8.00 6.00 4 00 8.00 5.00 8.00 4.00 8.00 4.00 3.00 1. 00 50.00 12.00 8.00 3-00 1. 00 4.00 95.00 6.00 ■75 18.00 35.00 35-00 15.00 10.00 4.00 1.50 8.00 50.00 8.00 1. 00 25.00 50,00 50.00 TWIN CITIES May 20 PHILA. May 31 BOSTOV May 23 25.00 20.00 6 00 4.00 6.00 4.00 6 00 4.00 to 6,00 to 4.00 to to to to to to to to to to to 35.00 35 00 8.00 6.00 3.00 3.CO to to 8.00 6.00 8.00 6.00 8.00 6.00 4.00 3 00 ■75 to 3.00 to 4.00 12.00 to 15.00 ta.oo to 15.00 3.00 to 4.00 1.50 to to to 3.00 3.00 to 4,00 to 1. 00 20 00 50.00 20.00 i3.00 8.00 5.00 6.00 4.00 2.00 8.00 3.00 6.00 4.00 6.0a 3.00 3.00 1. 00 -50 40.00 1. 00 8.00 8.00 2.00 13.50 3. CO 10,00 6.00 1.50 12.50 35.00 35.00 25.00 15,00 10.00 6.00 8.00 5.00 3.00 12.00 5.00 8.00 5.00 8.00 1-50 50.00 2.00 TO.OO 10.00 4.00 15.00 5O-OO 8.00 15.00 50.00 50.00 20.00 15.00 8.00 3.00 6.00 3.00 .<;o 8.00 .50 4.00 •so 6.00 -50 3.00 to 1 .00 to .25 35.00 .50 6.00 6-00 .50 10.00 1. 00 12.00 25.00 20.00 10,00 6.00 8.00 4.00 3.00 13. 00 6.00 6.00 300 8.00 4.00 3.00 1.50 I 00 50.00 1. 00 8.00 8.00 2,00 25,00 2.00 50.00 1.50 16.00 50.00 50.00 POEHLMANN BROS. GO. Grow and Ship the Finest AMERICAN BEAUTIES in the World. 35-37 Randolph St., - CHICAGO, ILL. The Florists' Supply House of America Can fill harry orders Telephone or Teleerapli H.BAYERSDORFER & CO. 1129 Arch St:, Philadelphia TO BUYERS Patronize our advertisers, they will treat you ria;ht May 25, 1907 HO RT I C U LTU RE, 697 /'^l' Decoration Day SHIPPING ORDERS ARE NOW BEING BOOKED FOR THE BIGGEST HOLIDAY OF THE YEAR Get your Flower OrJers in early and we will fill them. American Beauty, Bride, Bridesmaid, Killarney, Chatenay and other roses. Carnations. Lily of the Valley. Spiraea, Lilies, Stocks, Sweet Peas, Lilacs. New Crop Hardy Ferns. A splendid stock of everything. Wire Frames, Folding Boxes, Letters, Emblems, inscriptions and Supplies in full assortment AT LOWEST PRICES WELCH BROTHERS Telephones, nain 6267=5419 226 Devonshire street, BOSTON, HASS. f W T f T T T M CUT FLOWER MARKET REPORTS Stock in the cut flower BOSTON markets is iu over sup- ply and can't be moved at quoted prices. But as it could not be moved at lo\\er prices nothing would be gained by cutting rates. If anybody wanted it the present price would not stand in the way. To be explicit, the present is the dullest week of the season. The outlook tor Memorial Day is pretty good. Carna- tion growers are on the verge of the cjstomary June crop v/hicb always liegins to assert itself about this time and the prospects are for a big and altogether luscious cut of carnations for 'he great floral holiday. The rose market, is as always, in a state of unrest. Let it be recorded that the high-grade roses are not in great request for Memorial Day. But the smaller material will sell well and the price will be paid cheerfully. Spireas are late and it is ii question whether they get in for the holiday. Colorad stocks will also be scarce, an unusual condition at this date. Out-door lilac, lily of the valley, etc., will be exactly on time. Trade has been especl- COLUMBUS ally good for so late in the season; but it does not seem at all like the end of May, more like early April. Stock of all sorts is much more plenty particu- larly carnations, and it certainly be- gins to look mtich more favorable for Memorial Day trade. The closing of cemeteries to Sunday burials, has re- sulted in making many florists busier than ever on Sunday, getting their flower orders ready for Monday and there can be no question that those firms who do not open at all on Sun- day will lose more or less business. As regards retail prices they remain without much change. Business in general is re- DETROIT ported quiet. Carnations are just about enough. Roses have been very scarce the fore- part of the week, but are becoming a little more plentiful. Trade the past INDIANAPOLIS week has been about on a par with the preceding week, just about rimning equal to demand. Quality in all lines is all that could be desired. Beauties are plentiful, fine and in good demand. There seems to be no special call for Richmond and Liberty roses. Out-door lily of the valley is in abund- ance, depreciating the in-door grown stock. Fancy )ieas are to be had in any quanrit>'. Carnations are holding' their own with a good demand. Snft|) dragon has never been finer and finds ready sale. The plantsin^n are now in their glory, this being the height of (he bedding season, that oft-repeated phrase "Sales far in advance of last year" still holding good. At present outlook it is doubtful whether there will be any outside blooms for Decora- tion Day in this section. In greens everything is to be had now. The market is still NEW YORK loaded down with a superfluity of flowers in all va'ietif s and grades and there is little that can be said in the way of encouragement .?xcept that, had the- weather been seasonably warm and sunny, the situation would have been worse. Memorial Day holds out pros- l)ects of activity as, of late years, the importance of this occasion has in- creased materially and the demand fron> out-of-town points will un- doubtedly make good inroads on the stock 01 carnations, lilies, peonies, etc., as ■well as the medium grades of roses. Last week found PHILADELPHIA business very much more stag- nated than any week this season. The weather was much warmer which brought in a tremendous lot of all kinds of flowers, particularly roses and carnations, which sold at almost any price for the poorer grades. Car- nations were sold by more than one wholesale ho'-se at .5c. a bunch and in some cases less to the street men who really were the only people who kept the stock moving at all among the wholesale houses and then only half- heartedly. Beatifies were very plenti- ful, quality excellent, and moved off in better shape than the small roses. All small roses moved very poorly, excepting possibly the higher grades. Carnations kept very poorly, conse- quently sold poorly. The majority of sweet peas, on account of the warm weather, have not reached the market in at all salable shape. Lilies of the valley moved fairly well, perhaps not as good as might be. on account of the outdoor stock which is coming In. Continued on pfJge 7^5- •698 HORTICULTURE May 25, 1907 JOHN YOUNG WHOLESALE FLORIST Finest American Beautie* and Carnation* 31 West 28 St. - NEW YORK FORD BROTHERS W West 28tli Street, NEW YORK A Full Line of All CUT FLOWERS Telephone. 3»70 or 3871 Madison Sanara Charles Millang 50 West 29th St., New York city j I Gut Flowers on Commission A Reliable Place to Consigfii to or order from Telephone; 3860-3871 Sladlson Square A.LYOUNG&CO. WHOLESALE FLORISTS 54 West 28th St., NEW YORK Teleplione 3559 Madison Square Coosignments of choice cut flowers solicited. Prompt paymeats. Give us a trial. JOHN I. RAYNOR Wholesale Commission Florist SELLING AOBNT FOR LARGEST GROWERS A full line o< Choice Cut Flower stock for all purposes. Comprises every variety grown for New York market, at current prices TBL. 195>8 MADISON SQUARE 49 W. 38 St., New York City Walter F. Sheridan Wholesale Commission. Dealer in CHOICE CUT FLOWERS 39 West 28th Strtet. New York Teleplione: 3532-3533 lladlson Square HEADQUARTERS FOR NOVELTIES ORCHIDS A SPECIALTY THE HICHEST WAI I CV ALWAYS GRADE OF VMIal-CY ON HAND GARDENIAS, DAISIES, ROSES AND CARNATIONS JAMES McMANUS,7sVii,dTa.42W. 28th St.. New York H. ja> e i^ le o iwc E> jv a> Wholesale Commission CHOICE CUT FLOWERS Successor to Wm. Chormley Florist 57 West 28th St. Special Atteatloa to Shipping Orders New York. Telephones: aaoo, atoi, Madison Square Write for Current Price* WHOLESALE COMMISSION FLORIST Open 6 a. m. Daily J. K. ALLEN Long Established and Well Recommended 106 W. 28 St.. NEW YORK TELEPHONE 167 MADISON SQ. NEW YORK QUOTATIONS PER 100-TO DEALERS ONLY Rosea Am. Beauty, Ian and sp eatra.... No. I ** Lower grades BfMe, 'Maid, GoldenGate. (an & sp " .',' " " Extra... " No. I & Iw. gr. Liberty, Richmond, fancy & special ** " lower grades . . Chatenay, Morgan, fancy and spec. " lower grades . . Killamey, Wcl!esley,(an. and spec. *' '* lower grades. Carnations, Fancy and Novelties.. Uat Half of Week 1 andlnc Ma y18 1907 13. OO to 30.00 8.00 to 10 00 5.00 to 8.00 1. 00 to 3.00 4.00 to 6.00 3.00 to 4.00 1. 00 to 3.00 8.00 to 10.00 1.50 to 4.00 4.00 to 6.00 1. 00 to 3.00 4.00 to 8.00 1.50 to 3.00 300 to 4.00 First Half of Week beglnninf May 20 15.00 to 8.00 to 5.00 to 1.00 to 5.00 to 3.00 to 1.50 to 8.00 to 2.00 to 4.00 to 1. 00 to 5.00 to 1.50 to 3.00 to 30.00 10.00 8.00 3.00 6.00 5. GO 5.00 10.00 4.00 6.00 3.00 8.00 3.00 4.00 Carnations , Ordinary Sweet Peas ( i co bunches) Cattleyas Tulips, Daffodils ^ Lilies CaHas LHy of the Valley Qardenias nig:nonette Lilacs (100 bunchc.'i) Peonies Adlantum Smllax Asparagus Plumosus, strings '* '* & Spren. (100 bchs.) Last Half of Week ending May 18 1907 1. 00 to 3 00 to 40.00 to 1 . 50 to 4.00 to 4.00 to I. 00 to 3.C0 to i.oo to 10.00 to to .50 to 10.00 to 25.00 to 15. OO to 3.00 8.00 50.00 a. CO 8.00 6.00 3.00 20.00 3.00 25.00 ■75 15.00 35 -OO 25.00 First Half of Weak beginninc May20 1907 t.oo to 3.00 to 40.00 to 2.00 to 6.00 to 4.00 to I. CO to 3.00 to 1.00 to 4.00 to to .50 to 10.00 to 25.00 to 15.00 to a. 50 8.00 50.00 3.00 8.00 6.00 3.«> 20. 00 3.00 20.00 I.OO 15.00 35-00 25.00 ORCHIDS AT ALL SEASONS WM. STUART ALLEN CO. Commission Mercliants in Cut Flowers 53 WEST 28TH STREET, NEW YORK Telephone 356 Madison Square Edward C. Horan Wholesale Florist 55 WEST 28th ST. M. yg «.«». H New York TRAENDLY & S CHENG K WHOLESALE FLORISTS Famish best stock at fair prices all the year round Send for qnetationa on tall orders Tel. 798.799 Madison sq. 44 West 28tli Street, Nsw Yorl[ city Alexander J. Guttman THE WHOLESALE FLORIST OF NEW YORK 43 WEST 28tH STREET PHONES. 1604..1665 MADISON SQXJAKK. ENOUGH SAID In writing to Advertisers kindly mention Horticulture May 25. 1907 HORTICULTURE 699 EXTR* FINE FANCY and DAGGER FERNS $2.50 per lOOO DISCOUNT ON LARGER ORDERS GREEN and BRONZE GALAX, $ 1 .25 per 1 000, LEUCOTHOE SPRAYS, $ 1 .00 per 1 00, $r.50 per 1 000 $7.50 Case of 1 0,000 Let us have your sUndInK order lor Fern. BOXWOOD 20c lb., 50 lbs. $8.5« i^VTHolesale Florists 38-40 BROADWAY, . . DETROIT, MICH. Fend for Our Weekly Price List on Cut Flowers Michigan Cut Flower Exchange Incorporated Best Flowers 1 1 Ihe Boston Market I 84 HAWLEY STREET BOSTON, MASS. SEND FOR PRICES Headquarters in Western New York FOR ROSES, CARNATIONS And all kinds of Seasonable Flowers WM. F. KASTIN6 Wholesale Commission Florist, also Dealer In Florists' Supplies and Wire Designs. 383-87 ELLICOTT ST. BUFFALO, N.Y. Give UB a trial. We can pleaie you. The Reliable Commission House Richmond Roses and Rich Flowers of all varieties JOS. S. FENRICH 1 10 W. 28th Street, New York Tel. 324-335 Madison Square BstabllBhed BUT FROM lim r} 1891 SHIP TO iVltl TEY •*'*■-' ALFRED H. LANGJAHR All Choice Cut Flowers In Season 55 West 28th St, New York Telephone 3924 Madison Square. REED (SL KELLER 122 West 2Sth St., New York Florists^ Supplies We manufacture all our letal Designs, Baskets, Wire Work &NoYeltles and are dealers in Glassware Decorative Greens and Florists' Reiiuisltei. NEWS NOTES. Pennock Bros, have installed a new cold storage system at their establish- ment 1614 Chestnut street, Philadel- phia. J. H. Thurston succeeded Jos. Free, resigned, as manager of the Parle Street Flower Market, Boston, on Monday, May 20. The trailing arbutus is reported to be very scarce in certain districts In Connecticut where it has been abund- ant previous to this season. In many lilaces it is entirely dead. ^iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiimiiiiiiiimiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiits FANCY and DAGGER FERN^ I Headquarters N. F. McCarthy & co. \ i SELECTED STOCK Fancy, $1.75 per 1000; Daggerj, $1,50 per 1000. Laarel Festooalng, best made, 4c, 5c and 6c per yard; once used, always used. Laarel Wreaths, $3 00perdoz. ; cheaper grades if wanted. Soothern Smllax, fancy stock, 50-lb. ca-e-, $5 50. Branch Lanrel, .35 per bunch. Princess Pine. 7c per lb. Brilliant, Bronze or Green Galaz, No. 1 slock, 75c ptr KIDO, or $6 50 per case of 10,000. -SL=|T,^.'aufeTe,=p'?i::e'ctnee^::s: CROWL FERN CO., Mlllmgton.Mass. = aiiiiiiiKiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiininiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiHiiiiiliilliiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiililllfi; NEW CROP DAGGER AND FANCY FERNS $2.00 per 1000. WE HAVE VERY FINE CUT BOX WOOD. bronze; A.ND GREEN GALAX. Per 1000, $1.00; Case of 10,000, $7,50 Best Southern Smllax, $3i50 and $7 per case. Headquarters for all FLORISTS' SUPPLIES. Wire De.ign., Cut Wire, Letters, Itnmortelle., Cycas Leave.. Wheat Sheave., Ribbons, Corrugated Boxes, etc. LAUREL FESTOONING, 5c. and 6c. per yard. HENRY M. ROBINSON &. CO., 15 Province St., 9 Chapman PI., Boston. Mass. L. D.Telephone, Main, 2617-1618. WHOLESALE FLOWER MARKETS.- PER 100. ""TO DEALERS ONLY. CINCINNATI DETROIT BUFFALO PITTSBU1HI M ay ■3 May 20 May 20 M ay 20 ROSES Am. Beauty, Fan. and Sp. to 20.00 to 25.00 20.00 to 22.00 20.00 35.00 Extra 30.00 to 25.00 10 15.00 to 90.00 12,50 is.«» 15.00 6.00 to to «o.oo 10.00 15.00 4.00 to to 20.00 1 7.00 8.00 3.00 to to 15.00 5.00 6,00 2.00 to to 8.00 ** Lower grades 4.00 Bride, 'Maid, Golden Gate, F. & S. to 8.00 6.00 to 8.00 7.00 to 8.00 6.00 to 8.00 Extra.... 5.00 to 6.00 to ... . 6.00 to 7.00 to 4.00 •• No. i&lw.gr. 3.00 to 4.00 3.00 to <;.oo 2.00 to 6.0c to 2.00 Liberty, Richmond, Fan. & Sp. . . . to 8.00 6.00 to 8 00 10.00 to 15.00 8.00 to 10. OS " '' Lower grades- 4.00 to 6.00 3.00 to 5.00 3-00 to 10.00 4.00 to Chatenay, Morgan, Fan. & Sp to 8 00 D.OO to 8.00 10.00 to 15.00 8.00 to 10. o* •' '* Lower grades. 4.00 to 6.00 3.00 to 5.00 3.00 to 10.00 4.00 to KJllamey, Wellesley, Fan. & Sp... to 6.00 to 8.00 10.00 to 15 00 6.00 to 8.aa " " Lower grades to 3.00 to 5.00 3.00 to 10.00 to 4.o» CARNATIONS 3.00 2.00 3.00 2.00 4 00 3.00 2,50 1.50 3.00 2.50 Ordioary---. 1.00 to to to 1. 00 to MISCELLANEOUS •50 ■75 3.00 la.oo 10.00 400 .50 50.00 to .40 1. 00 .35 to to to to. 00 to to 50.00 10.00 8.00 3.00 to to I 2.00 I 3.00 3.00 35 00 3 00 to to 15.00 15.00 8.00 8.00 to to to 12.00 10.00 4.00 10.00 to to to I3.ee le.oo 4.0a to to to I -50 to 3.00 8.00 ro 2.00 Lilacs (100 bunches) to to to 2.00 to J**** to to To 6.00 to to 1. 00 1.50 to 2.00 -50 to 1. 00 1. 00 to "•25 10.00 40,00 to to 12.50 50.00 15.00 50.00 to to ao.oo 15.00 40.00 to to 30.00 50 00 15.00 25.00 to to 30.00 Asparagus Plumosus, strings 50.0* " " & Spren. (loobchs.) to 35.00 ao.oo to 30.00 25.00 50.03 25.00 WINSOR CARNATION BLOOMS Gro^vn by tKe F. R. Pierson Company SOLD EXCLUSIVELY BY NEW YORK CUT FLOWER CO. 55-57 WEST 26 STREET, NEW YORK j. A. MILLAWG. Manager Beaven's Fadeless Moss Natural Sheet Mosses E. A. Beaven, Evergreen, Ala. Prices Quoted in these Columns are for Dealers Only. When Writing to Advertisers Please Mention HORTI- CULTURE. Southern Wild Smilax J. B. MurdOCl) & GO. Wholesale Florists FLORISTS' SUPPLIES 545 Liberty St., PITTSBURG, PA. Long Distance Phone 1435 Court. The KERVAN 80. 20 WEST 27th ST., N.Y. WHOLESALE DEALERS Fresh cut Palmetto & Cycas Palm Leaves. Galax, Lmu- cothoE, Ferns and Mosaes. All Decoratlof Evai^reen 700 HORTICULTURE May 25, 1907 Buyer's Directory and Ready Reference Guide Advertisements under this head, one cent a word. Initials count as words. Regular advertisers in this issue are also listed under this classification without charge. Reference to List of Ad- rertisers will Indicate the respective pages. Buyers failing to find what they want in this list will confer a favor by writing us and we will try to put them in communication with reliable dealers. ACCOUNTANT R. J. Dysart, 28 State St., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. ADIANTUMS Adlaotum Hybrldum, fine young plants, 15 for $1, mailed; $5 per 100. Originator's stock. Certificate of Merit S. A. P., '05. A. Ley & Bro., Langdon, D. C. Afliantum Fiirleyenge. strong pl^irits. for pi-opagatiiig pvrpcses, $2.5.0(3 pn' 100. Cash with cider. - -J. A. Petpisoji. Mfllenry Ave... Westwood. Cincinnati. O. AGRICULTUBAI. IMPLEMENTS lh06. J. Grey & Co.. 32 S. Market St., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. Joseph Breck & Sons. 51 and 52 N. Market St., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. ALTERNANTHERAS A bargain in .\lten antbi las. !-oil and and .vellow. good 2 in., .■fl.oo per IW). Cottage Floral Co., Little Rotk, Ark. AQUATICS Water liyat intlis. .f2.00 per lOO. C. W. Bakewell, Gretna, La. ARAUCARIAS A. Leuthy & Co., RosUndale, Mass. For page see List of Advertlserg. ASPARAGUS C. Elsele. 11th and Roy Sts., Philadelphia, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. Asparagus Sprengerii, good vines, 4 In., $8.00 per 100. Krueger Bros., Toledo, O. Asparagus pinmosus nanus and Sprengorl, 2 1-2-ln., $2.50 100. Carl Hagenburger, West Mentor, Ohio. Asparagus plumoeus, 2-ln., $."}.00; 3-ln., le.OO; 4-ln., J12.00 100. WIttbold Co., 1657 Buckingham PI.. Chicago. Asparagus PInmosa, 2-In. pots. Fine plants. $2.50 per 100, $20.00 per 1000. Cash with order or good reference. Erie Floral Co., Erie, Pa., or Wm. F. Kastlng. 885 Elllcott St.. Buffalo, N. Y. ASTERS. Asters, citra early Queen of the Market, white, pink purple, etc., $2.00 per lOOO, ready now. Semple's Branching In June. E. Fryer, Johnstown, Pa. AUCTION SALES Bedding plants, trees, shrubs, conifers, bay trees, etc., every Tuesday and Friday. N. F. McCarthy & Co., 84 Hawley St., Bos- ton, Mass. AZALEAS A. Leuthy & Co., RosUndale, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. BAY TREES. Bay Trees and Boxwood. Asl; for cata- logue. Bobbink & Atkins, Rutherford, Specimens and pairs, all sizes. Send for prices. N. F. McCarthy & Co., 84 Hawley St., Boston. Bay Trees and Box Trees, standards and pyramids. All sizes. Price list on aoDlI- catlou. J. Roehrs Co., Rutherford, N J BEDDING PLANTS ■ J. E. Felthousen, Schenectady, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. C. Elsele, 11th and Roy Sts., Phlla. Spring Bedding Plants. For page see List of Advertisers. John Scott, Rutland Road & 45th St^ Brooklyn, N. T. For page see List of Advertisers. R. Vincent, Jr., & Son, White Marsh, Md. 100,000 Bedding Plants, all sorts. Write for prices. E. D. Kaulback & Son, Mai- den, Mass. Spring Bedding Plants In variety at auc- tion every Tuesday and Friday during spring season. Purchases made on order. Mail your bid. N. F. McCarthy & Co., 84 Hawley St., Boston. Marguerites, white heavy 4 in., 3c. each. Cottage Floral Co., Little Kock, Ark. BEGONIAS Wm. Elliott & Sons, 201 Fulton St., N. Y. Tuberous Begonias. For page see List of Advertisers. Begonia Dew Drop, 2 1-2 In, $1.50 pe; 100; $15.00 per 1.000. S. W. Carey, Flor- ist, Urbana, Ohio. Begonia Glolre de Lorraine. Extra fine, 2 1-4 Inch pot. Leaf cutting $12 per 100; $100 per 1000. Delivery May Ist. Jallna Roehrs Co., Rutherford, N. J. BERRIED PLANTS Raspberry Plants, 7,000 Gregg Black Raspberry, at $5 per 1,000. Albert Law- rence, Macedon, N. Y. BOILERS BOILERS, "Burnham" Boilers made for greenhouse heating. Lord & Burnham, 1133 Broadway, N. Y. BUILDING MATERIAL BUILDING MATERIAL of all descrip- tions for All Cypress, Semi-Iron, Iron Frame or Truss Houses. Hot Bed Sash and Frames. Lord & Burnham Co., 1133 Broadway, N. Y. BULBS AND TUBERS Joseph Breck & Sons, 47-54 N. Market St., Boston. For page see List of Advertlserg. J. M. Thornburn & Co., 33 Barclay St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. A. T. Boddlngton, 342 W. 14th^ St., N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Rlckards Bros., 37 East 19th~St~New York. For page see List of Advertisers. H. F. Mlchell Co., Philadelphia. For page see List of Advertisers. Johnson Seed Co., 217 Market St., Phlla. For page see List of Advertisers. Jonh Scheepers & Co., Arnhem, Holland. For page see List of Advertisers. V. H. Hallock & Son, Queens, N. Y^ Lilium Auratum. For page see List of Advertisers. H. E. Fiske Seed Co., Faneull Hall Sq., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. Write for prices on only selected bulbs, plants, etc. P. W. O. Schmltz, Prince Bay, N. Y. C. Keur & Sons, Hlllegom, Holland, or 334 The Bourse, Philadelphia. I'a. Write for prices on all bulbs and plants. CANNAS The Conard & Jones Co., West Grove, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. Cannas, KlOO each, Allemanla, Austria, Burbank, $1.00 per 100. O. B. Stevens, Shenandoah, Iowa. Cannas started in saLd, $2.50 per 100; renusylvauia, Austria, Cinuebar, Mile. Herat and Chas. Henderson. J. B. Shurt- leffi & Son. Revere, Mass. CARNATIONS The H. Weber & Sons Co., Oakland, Md. Carnation Mabelle. For page see List of Advertisers. Chicago Carnation Co., Jollet, III. For page see List of Advertisers. A. J. Guttman, 43 W. 28th St., New York. Carnation Imperial and Pink Imperial. For page see List of Advertisers. F. Dorner & Sons Co., Lafayette, Ind. For page see List of Advertisers. N. Y. Cut Flower Co., 55-57 W. 2Bth St., New York. J. A. Mlllang, Mgr. Carnation WInsor Blooms. For page see List of Advertisers. S. S. Skldelsky, 824 N. 24th St., Phlla. Rose pink Enchantress. Harlowarden Greenhouses, Greenport, N. Y. Carnations. Boston Market, rooted cnt- tlugs, $10.00 1000; unrooted, $5.00 1000. Cash. E. D. Kaulback & Son, Maiden, Mass. 35,000 square feet covered by Glass. CHRYSANTHEMUMS Charles H. Totty, Madison, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. Bariowarden Greenhouses, Greenport, New York. Rooted cuttings of October Frost and Fidelity Chrysanthemums. $5.00 per 100. Frank Shearer & Son, BInghamton, N. Y. Chrysanthemum stock plants. About 1,000 Jeanne Nonin, $1.00 per doz.; $7.00 per 100. W. P. Easting, 383 Elllcott St., Buffalo, N. Y. Chrysanthemums. We will prepay the charges on R. C. of Alice Byron, Polly Rose, Halliday, Enguehard, $1.50 per hun- dred. Cash with order, please. W. H. and C. B. Newman, Akron, N. Y. Chrysanthemums, rooted cuttings. 10,000 Ivory, 5000 Alice Byron, 1000 each Mrs. Whilldin, Enguehard, May Mann, C. Tou- set, Roht. Halliday, Cremo, Glory of Pa- cific and Tim Eaton. Cash or C. O. D. Wm. Swayne, Kennett Square, Pa., Box 2211. CONIFERS John Waterer & Sons, Ltd., American Nursery, Bagshot, Eng. For page see List of Advertisers. Wm. H. Moon Co., Morrisville, Pa. ^ American Arborvitae. For page see List of Advertisers. Evergreens and Conifers. Ask for cata- logue. Bobbink & Atkins, Rutherford. N. J. W rite for prices on all choice ornamental conifers. N. F. McCarthy & Co., 84 Haw- ley St., Boston, Mass. CUT TLOTVER BOXES. Welch Bros., 226 Devonshire St., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. Edwards Folding Box Co., Philadelphia. For page see List of Advertisers. iJetmore Box Factorv, Inc., Belleville, Ala. Light Wood Boxes. Folding Cut Flower Boxes, all sizes. NT F. McCarthy & Co., 84 Hawley St., Boston. Folding en* flower boxes, the best made. Write for list. Holton & Hunkel Co., Mil- waukee, Wis. For List of Advertisers See Page 705 May 25, 1907 HORTICULTURE. 701 CYCLAMEN. Giant Hybrids transpl, ready tor 2 In and U-lD., $3.50 100; $30.00 1000. Plants grown of seed taken from the cream of my well known strain. Christ. Wluterlcli, Cycla- men Specialist, Defiance. Ohio. " DAHLIAS Darld Herbert & Son, Atco, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. Peacock Dahlia Farms, Atco, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. V. H. Halloek A: Son, Queens, N. Y. For page see List of Advertiser.s. Dahlias, fine, strong bulbs. Also canuas. Write for price list. O. B. Stevens, Shen- andoah, Iowa. ■ DECORATIVE PLANTS A. Leuthy & Co., Rosllndale, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. jDlIns Roebrs, Rutherford, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. DRACAENAS Dracaena terijiuulis from bench, fine. f25.U> 100. Carl lluBcnburger, West Men- tor, Ohio. Dracaenas, Indlvisa, 3-in., $5.00 per 100; 6-ln., $6.00 per doz. ; 7-iu., 30 to 34 ins. high, 75c. each, $9.00 per doz.; 8-ln. $12.00 per doz. Termlnalis, 3-in., $2.00 per doz.; bin., 75c. each; 4-ln., 25c. each, $3.00 per doz. The Geo. Wittboid Co., 1657 Buck- ingham Place, Chicago. FERNS Baur Floral Co., Erie, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. A. Leuthy & Co., Rosllndale, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. H. H. Barrows & Son, Whitman, Mass. Nephrolepls Whitmanl. For page see List of Advertisers. Slebrecht & Son, Rose Hill Nurseries, New Rocheiie, JS. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. The F. K. Pierson Co., Tarrytowu-on-Uudsou, N. Y. Nephrolepis Piersoni Elegantissima. For page see List of Advertisers. FICUS Baur Floral Co., Erie, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. FLORAL PHOTOGRAPHS Floral Photographs. Foley's 226-228-1-2 Bowery, New iork. FLORISTS' LETTERS. Boston Florist Letter Co., 84 Hawley St., ' Boston, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. U. A. Sutherland Co., 34 Hawley St., Boston, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. Koral iMfg. Co., 26 Hawley St., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. FLORISTS SUPPLIES N. F. McCarthy & Co., 84 Hawley St., Boston, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. H. M. Robinson & Co., 15 Province St., aad a Chapman Pi., Boston, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. The Kervan Co.? 20 W. 27th St.. N. T. Decorative Evergreens. For page see List of Advertisers. Reed & Keller, 122 W. 25th St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. J. B. Murdoch & Co., 545 Liberty St., Pittsburg, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. H. Bayersdorfer & Co., 1129 Arch St., Philadelphia. For page see List of Advertlsem. FLOWERS BT TELEGRAPH Alex. McConnell, New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Fred C. Weber, 4326-28 Olive St., St. Louis. Mo. For page see List of Advertisers. J. Breltmeyer's Sons, Miami & Qratlot Aves., Detroit, illch For page see List of Advertisers. Thos. Young, Jr., 41 W. 28th St., -S. "yT For page see List of Advertisers. George H. Cooke, Washington, D. C. For page see List of Advertisers. Gude Bros. Co., 1214 F St., Washington, D. C. For page see List of Advertisers. Samuel Murray, 1017 Broadway, Kansas City, M > For page see List of Advertisers. Young & Nugeut, 42 W. 28th St., N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Theodore Miller, 4832 Delmar Rd., St. Louis, Mo. For page see List of Advertisers. P. J. Hauswirth (Temporary address) U Congress St., Chicago. For page see List of Advertisers. William J. Smyth, Michigan Ave and 31st St.. Chicago. For page see List of Advertisers. Wm^ H. Uock Flower Co., Kansas City, Mo. For page see List of Advertisers. Theodore Miller, 4832 Delmar Bvd., St. Louis, Mo. For page see List of Advertisers. Park Floral Co., Denver, Colo. Fo- page see List of Advertisers. Thos. F. Galvin, 124 Tremont St., Bostou. For page see List of Ailvertl.sera. Jacob Schuiz, 644 4th Ave., Louisville, Ky. For page see List of Advertisers. Atlanta Floral Co., Atlanta, Ga. For page see List of Advertisers. David Clarke's Sons, 2139-2141 Broadway, New York. For page see List of Advertisers. W. H. Donohoe. 2 W. 2nth St., New York. MilTsT the Florist. .lacksonville, Fia. Telegraph or mail orders promptly filled. Long distance telephone connections. POTS Sts., FLOW^ER W. H. Ernest, 28th and M Washington, D. C. For page see List of Advertisers. A. H. Hews & Co., Cambridge, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. Hilflneer Bros., Ft. Edward, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. FUCHSIAS Baur Floral Co., Erie, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. FUNKIA Charles Hornecker, Springfield, N. J. Funkla varlegata clnmps, $6.00 per 100. e. Fladeck, Elmhurst. N. Y. GLADIOLI Arthur Cowee, Meadonvale Farm, Berlin, New York. For p£ge see List of Advertisers. Gladioli. Write for leaflet. B. Ham- mond Tracy, Cedar Acres, Wenbam, Mass. GLADIOLI. Groft's Hybrids, Gold Medal and Silver Trophy Strain, Crawford Strain. Farquhar Hybrid seedlings. JOHN H. UMPLEBY, Lake View, N. Y. GALAX H. M. Robinson & Co., 15 Province St., and 9 Chapman PI., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. Michigan Cut'Flower Co., 38 & 40 Broad way, Detroit, Mich. For page see List of Advertisers. Galax. Ask for price on case lots. Scran- ton Florists' Supply Co., Scranton, Pa. • GERANIUMS J. E. Felthousen, Schenectady, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. K. Vincent, jr7. & Son, White Marsh, M4. Geraniums, 3 1-2 in., in bud, well branch- ed and stocky; Ricard, Poitevlne, Nutt, Favorite, Viaud and Jaulln, $6.00 per 100. Hopkins & Hopkins. Chepachet, R. I. Geraniums in 3 12 in. pots. '57.00 per 100; S. A. Nutt, Jno. Doyle, Double White, etc. J. B. Shurtleff & Son, Revere, Mass. 3,000 S. A. Nutt. 3 in., 3 1-2 in. and 4 In.; $4.00. $5.00 and $6.00 per 100. cash. Fine stock. H. M. Totman, Randolph, Vt. GLASS Boston Plate & Window Glass Co., Koston For page see List of Advertisers. Standard Plate Glass Co., Boston. American and French Greenhouse Glass. For page see List of Advertisers. GLASS, High Grade. Doulile Thick Green- house Glass. Lord & Burnhani, 1133 Broad- way, N. Y. GLAZING POINT H. A. Dreer, Philadelphia, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. GLAZING POINTS, Lord & Burnham Special Glazing Nails (Points). Lord & Burnham, 1133 Broadway, N. Y. GREENHOUSE BRACKETS Buxton & Allard, Nashua, N. H. Economy Greenhouse Bracket. For page see List of Advertisers. GREENHOUSE BUILDING MATE- RIAL. Lord & Burnham Co., 1133 Broadway, New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Pierson U-Bar Co., 1 Madison Sq., N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Hltchlngs & Co., 1170 Broadway, N. X. For page see List of Advertisers. .i. T. Stearns Lumber Co., Neponset, Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. King Construction Co., N. Tonawanda, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. J. C. Moninger Co., 117 East Blackhawk St., Chicago, III. For page see List of Advertisers. Weathered Co., Box 789, New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Foley Mfg. Co., 471 W. 22nd St., Chicago. For page see List of Advertisers. S. Jacobs & Sons, 1365-79 Flushing Ave., Brooklyn, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Metropolitan Material Co., 1398-1408 Metro- politan Ave., Brooklyn, N. Y. D. Iliffe, 49 Washington St. N., Boston. Piping and Construction. GREENHOUSE CONSTRUCTION GREENHOUSE CONSTRUCTION, Semi- Iron Greenhouses, New Truss Houses and Iron Frame Houses. Lord & Burnham, 1133 Broadway, N. Y. GREENHOUSE HOSE Mineralized Rubber Co., 18 Cliff St., N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. GUTTERS GUTTERS, Oast Iron Gutters, L. & B. Improved V Shaped Gutter with drip gut- ter attachment. Lord & Burnham, 1133 IJroadway, N. Y. HANGING BASKETS Wm. E. Hielscher, 40 Broadway, Detroit, Mich. For page see List of Advertisers. In writing to Advertisers kindly mention Horticulture 702 HORTICULTURE May 25, 1907 HARDY FERNS AND SUPFUES H. M. Robinson & Co., 16 Province St., and 9 Cbapman PI., Boston, Mass. For page see List of AdTertlsen. Crowl Fern Co., MllUngtou, Mass. Fancy and Dagger Ferns. For page see List of Advertisers. Tbe Kervan Co., 20 W. 27tli St., New York. For page see List of AdTertlsen. liUchlgan Cut Flewer Co., 38 & 40 Broad- way, Detroit, Mlcb. Fancy Ferns. For page see List ot Advertisers. E. A. Beaven, Evergreen, Ala. Fadeless Sbeet Moss. For page see List of Advertisers. A full JIne of ferns, galax, and all wild greens. N. F. McCarthy & Co., «4 Haw- ley St., Boston. HARDY FERENNIAXS M. H. Walsh, Woods Hole, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. Strong field grown Hardy Perennials, $4.'X) per lOU; A-quilegia, LaiuiianuU Car- patlca, Campanula Persiclfolla Canterbury Bells, Delphinium, Polemonium, Galllardla, Scutch I'luks. Galega. Chinese Larkspur blue and white. Lychnis Chalcedonica Lychnis Haageana Hybrids, Pyrethrums, Sweet William, Pentsttmou .-ind U vr. old Mixed Phlox. J. B. ShurtleCE & Son, Ee- vere, Mass. HEATING APPARATUS Lord & Burnham Co., H33 Broadway, New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Plerson U-Bar Co., 1 Madison Sq., N. T. For page see List of Adver:i.<.<.'8. Hltchlngs & Co., 1170 Broadway, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Kroeschell Bros., 35 Erie St., Chlcafo. For page see List of .Advertisers. W. W. Castle, 170 Summer St., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. Jolinston Heating Co., 1133 Br'dway, N. Y. HORSES Useful work-horses for florists' spring work; also florists' delivery wagons, good as new. Edward Hlgglns, 1 West 28th St., New York. HOT-BED SASH The A. T. Steams Lumber Co., Neponset, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. ■ Plerson U-Bar Co., 1 Madison Sq., N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Hltchlngs & Co., 1170 Broadway, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Lord & Burnham Co., 1133 Broadway, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. HOT WATER CIRCULATOR W. W. Castle, 170 Summer St., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. HYDRANGEAS. John C. Hatcher, Amsterdam, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. INSECTICIDES. NIcotlcIde kills all greenhouse pests. P. R. Palethorpe Co., Eleventh St., Louisville, Ky. For page see List of Advertisers. IVIES Wesley Walt, Newburgh, N. Y. English Ivies. JAPANESE LILIES. Yokohama Nursery Co., 31 Barclay St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. KENTIAS A. Leuthy & Co., Rosllndale, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. LAWN AND CEMETERY VASES Kramer Bros. Foundry Co., Dayton, Ohio. LAWN MOWER Clipper Lawn Mower Co., Dixon, HI. For page see List of Advertisers. LEADING RETAIL FLORISTS Alex. McConnell, New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Thomas Young, Jr., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Fred C. Weber, 4326 Olive St., St. Louis, Mo. For page Fee List of Advertlsera. J. Breltmeyer's Sons, Detroit, Mich. For page see List of Advertisers George H. Cooke, Washington, D. C. For page see List of Advertisers Samuel Murray, 1017 Broadway, Kansas City, Mo. For page see List of Advertisers. Gude Bros. Co., 1214 F St., Washington, D. C. For page see List of Advertisers. Young & Nugent, 42 W. 28th St., N. y7 For page see List of Advertisers. ■ Theodore Miller, 4832 Delmar Bvd., St. liouls, Mo. For page see List of Advertisers. P. J. Hauswlrth (temporary address) 13 Congress St., Chicago. For page see List of Advertisers. William J. Smyth, Michigan Ave. and Slst St., Chicago. For page see List of Advertisers. Wm. H. Bock Flower Co., Kansas City, Moi For page see List of Advertisers. Park Floral Co., Denver, Colo. For page see List of Advertisers. Thos. F. Galvln, 124 Tremont St., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. Atlanta Floral Co., Atlanta, Ga. For page see List of Advertisers. Jacob Schuiz, 644 4th Ave., Louisville, Ky. For page see List of Advertisers. David Clarke's Sons, 2139-2141 Broadway, New York. For page see List of Advertisers. W. H. Donohoe, 2 W. 29th St., New Yori^ Mills, the Florist, Jacksonville, Fla. Telegraph or mall orders promptly filled. Long distance telephone connections. LIVISTONIAS Llvlstonla Rotundlfolla. Well leaved and clean, $6, $9, $12 per doz. J. Roehrs Co., Rutherford, N. J. LOBELIAS NEW— NEW— NEW LOBELIA KATHLEEN MALLARD Pine double flower; flue, strong 2 1-2-Inch pot; $5.00 per doz. Quantity limited. Order at once. J. Roehrs Co., Rutherford, N. J. MASTICA F. O. Pierce Co., 170 Fulton St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. MISCELLANEOUS PLANTS. Per 100 200O 2 1-4 in. pots Enchantress Carna- tion 2.50 3000 2 1-4 In. pots Boston Perns 3.00 200 3 In. pots Lemon Verbena 6.00 200 3 1-2 In. pots Rose Geraniums.. 7.00 2000 3 12 In. pots Geraniums 7.0U 2000 2 1-4 in. pots Glechoma and Ger- man Ivy 2.00 1000 3 1-2 In. pots Tomato, "The Comet" 4.00 2.1,000 strong transplanted Asters, leading sorts. Toe. per 100, .$6.00 per 1000. Cohanzie Carnation Greenhouses. New I^ondon. Conn. MOON VINES Godfrey Aschmann, 1012 Ontario St., Phlla. For page see List of Advertisers. MOSCHOSMAS Moschcsma rlporium, a \'aluabie new Christmas flowering plant. Write for de- scriptive circular and price list. Chas. H. Totty, Madison, M. J. NIKOTEEN APHIS PUNK. Nicotine Mfg. Co., St. Louis, Mo. For page see List of Advertisers. NURSERY STOCK John Waterer & Sons, Ltd., American Nursery, Bagshot, England. For page see List of Advertisers. Cottage Gardens Co., Queens, N. Y. Specimen Nursery Stock. For page see List of Advertisers. The Conard & Jones Co., West Grove, Ps. For page see List of Advertisers. The F. B. Conine Nursery Co., Stratford, Conn. For page see List of Advertisers. The Wm. H. Moon Co., Morrlsvllle, Pa. American Arborvltae. For page see List of Advertisers. Oak Hill Nurseries, 114 Poplar St., Rosllndale, Mass. Berberls Thunbergll. For page see List of Advertisers. Henry A. Dreer, Philadelphia. Rhododendrons, Boxwood Edging, Hardy Shrubs and Border Perennials. For page see List of Advertisers. New England Nurseries, Bedford, Mass. Shnibs, Roses and Herbaceous Perennials. For page see List of Advertisers. Nursery Stock. N. P. McCarthy & Co., 84 Hawley St., Boston, Mass. Elizabeth Nursery Co., Elizabeth, N. J. Shrubs: Poplars: Roses: Cannas. ORCHID PLANTS Lager & Hurrell, Summit, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. Sander, St. Albans, England. Importers, Exporters, Growers, Hybridists. For page see List of Advertisers. Julius Roehrs Co., Rutherford, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. Carrlllo & Baldwin, Secaucus, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. A. Held, 11-19 William St., New York. E^r pa^e see List of Advertisers. Selbrecht & Son, Rose Hill Nurseries, New Rochelle, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Jos. A. Manda, 191 Valley Road, W. Orange, N. J. Orchids, Orchid Baskets, Peat. For page see List of Advertisers. Ordonez, De Nave & Co., Madison, N. J.. Box 105. For page see List of Advertisers. PALMS ' A. Leuthy & Co., Rosllndale, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. Slebrecht & Son, Rose Hill Norserles, New Rochelle, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. PAINT AND PUTTY PAINT AND PUTTY: Ideal Greenhouse Lead; Special Greenhouse Putty. Lord & Burnham, 1133 Broadway, N. Y. PANSY PLANTS. Large, strong transplanted Pansy Plants. Dreer's Royal Exhibition and Vaughan's International, $1.00 per 100; ?7..')0 per 1.000; smaller transplarted, $5.00 per 1,000. Send for sample and price list of other plants. Frank Shearer & Son, BIngbamton, N. Y. PATENTS SIggers & Slggers, Washington, D. C. For page see List of Advertisers. For List of Advertisers See Page 705 May 25, 1907 HORTICULTURE 703- PEONIES Wholesale grower of peonies. List of 100 Tarletlea. J. F. Rosenfleld. West Point, Neb. PHI.OXES. Henry A. Dreer, Philadelphia. Hiirdy Perennial Phloxes. I''or page see List of Advertisers. PIPE AND FITTINGS PIPE AND FITTINGS. Cast Ivon and Wrought Pipe, Valves, Elbows, Pipe Hooks, Antomatlc Air Headers, etc. Lord & Barnham, 1133 Broadway, N. T. PLANT STANDS The Wittbold plant stand, $18.00 per doz. The Geo. Wittbold Co., 1657 Buckingham Place, Chicago. PLANT BED CLOTH Mineralized Rubber Co., 18 Cliff St., N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. POT HANGERS Pot hangers, Kramer's $1 doz. by exp.,' $1.26 by mall. I. N. Kramer & Son, Cedar Rapids, la. PRIMROSES. 200 Primroses, hardy, large — flowered, yellow, chiraps, $8.00 per 100, cash. Frank J. Geyer, 199 Park Ave,, Rochester, N. Y. RAFFIA Raffia, prime long fiber, sound and strong, ten cents the pound, nine dollars the hun- dred pounds; terms cash. A. Rolker & Sons, New York. P. O. Box 759. RHODODENDRONS John Waterer & Sons, Ltd., American Nursery, Bagshot, Eng. For page see List of Advertisers. ROSES M. H. Walsh, Woods Hole, Mass. Hardy Roses, H. T. Roses and Ramblers. For page see List of Advertisers. The Conard & Jones Co., West Grove, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. Bay State Nurseries, No. Ablngton, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. Thomas Roland, Nahant, Mass. Lady Gay Roses. For page see List of Advertisers. John C. Hatcher, Amsterdam, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. A. N. Plerson, Cromwell, Conn. Grafted Roses, Own-Root Beauties. Low-budded roses. No. 1, $95.00; No. 1 1-2. $65.00 1000. H. T. Jones, Elizabeth, N. J. Own root roses, 2 years. C. Ramblers. $7.00; Dorothy Perkins, P. W. and Y. Ram- blers, $5.00; H. P. roses and Baby Ram- blers, $8.00 per 100. Gilbert Costlch, Roch- ester, N. Y. Baby Rambler roses, fine dormant stock, one year, $12 per 100, 2 1-4-ln. pot plants, extra well rooted, $4 per 100, $30 per M. Orders booked for delivery now or any time up to late spring. Samples free. Brown Brothers Company, Rochester, N. Y. SALVIAS Salvias, 2 1-2 In., $1.50 per 100; $15.00 per 1,000. Achvranthes, $1..50 per 100; $15.00 per 1000. S. W. Carey, Florist, Drbana, Ohio. Salvia splendens. 2 1-2 In., $2.00 per 100; 3 in., $3.00 per 100; 4 in., $6.00 per 100. Krneger Bros., Toledo, O. Salvia, bright red, 2 1-2 in.. $1.75 per 100. Cottage Floral Co., Little Rock, Ark. SEEDS T. J. Grey & Co., 32 So. Market St., Beston. Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. Joseph Breck & Sons 51 and 52 N. Market St., Boston, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. W. Atlee Burpee & Co., Philadelphia. For page see List of Advertisers. J. M. Thorburn & Co., 33 Barclay St., N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Henry A. Dreer, Philadelphia. For page see List of Advertisers. A. T. Boddlngton. 342 W. 14th St., N. Y. Primula Seed. For page see List of Advertisers. H. F. Mlchell Co., 1017 Market St, Phlla. For page see List of Advertisers. James Vlck's Sons, Rochester, N. Y. Aster Seed. For page see List of Advertisers. Hjalmar Hartmann & Co., 12 Stormgade, Copenhagen, Denmark. Cauliflower and Cabbage Seed. For page see List of Advertisers. Rlckards Bros., 37 E. 19th St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Johnson Seed Co., 217 Market St., Pblla. For page see List of Advertisers. R. & J. Farquhar & Co., 6-7 So. Market St., Boston. For page see List of Advertlsen. Wm. Elliott & Sons, 201 Fulton St., N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. C. C. Morse & Co., 171-73 Clay St., Ban Francisco, Calif. For page see List of Advertisers. H. E. Fiske Seed Co., Faneuil Hall Sq., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. ~~i sell only reliable flower seeds. Ask for wholesale catalogue. O. V. Zangen, Hobuken, N. J. Surplus Garden Peas — 50 bu. Alaska, $3.25 per bu.; 40 bu. First and Best, $2.00 per bu. New crop northern Michigan grown; none better. W. F. Allen, Salis- bury, Md. SHEEP MANURE R. & J. Farquhar & Co.. 6 and 7 So. Mar- ket St., Boston. Pulverized Sheep Manure. For page see List of Advertisers. SHEET MOSS E. A. Beaven, Evergreen, Ala. For page see List of Advertisers. SMALL FRUIT PLANTS Dewberry plants, Lucretla and Austin, $5.00 per 1000, $20.00 per 5000; Premo, $6.00 per 1000, $25.00 per 5O00; Turner red rasp- berry plants, $6.00 per 1000, $25.00 per 5000. W. F. Allen, Salisbury, Md. SPHAGNUM MOSS Live Sphagnum moss, orchid peat and orchid baskets always on hand. Lager 4 Hurrell. Summit, N. J. Fresh, clean, 5 bbl. bale, $1.25; 2 bales, $2.25; 5 bales, $5.00; 10 bales, $9.50. Cash. H. R. Akers, Chatsworth, N. J. SPIREA Splrea, extra fine clumps in leading va- riety. F. W. O. Schmltz, Prince Bay, N. Y. Spiraea A. Waterer. 200, 18 to 24 in., $,5.00 per 100. 75 Deutzia Leraoinei. 6c. eaci). Cash with order. Frank J. Geyer, 199 Park Ave., Rochester, N. Y. STEAM TRAP HIppard. Youngstown. O. VEGETABLE PLANTS 50,000 small horseradish sets, 25c. per 100; $2.50 per 1000. S. J. McMichael, 142 Larkln St., Findlay, O. 50,000 large 4-year old Barrs Mammoth Asparagus roots, $0.00 per 1000; $25.00 per 5000. (500 will fill a sugar barrel.) Ad- dress W. F. Allen, Salisbury, Md. Now ready to ship, Jersey Wakefield, Wiunlfe'Stadt, and Market Gardener's Early Cabbage, No. 1 stock, 15c. per 100, $1.25. per lOM. Tomato plants. Dwarf Cham- pion, Spark's Earliana, Lorlllard King of the Earliest, 15c. per 100, $1.25 per 1000. S. J. McMichael, 142 Larkins St., Flnd- lay, O. VENTILATING APPARATUS Plerson U-Bar Co., 1 Madison Sq., N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. HItchlngs & Co., 1170 Broadway, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Weathered Co., 46-48 Marlon St., N. T. For page see List of Advertisers. Foley Mfg. Co., 471 W. 22nd St.. CblcafO- For page see List of Advertisers. The Advance Co., Richmond, ind. For page see List of Advertisers. J. C. Moninger Co., 421 Hawthorne Are., Chicago. The Chicago Lifter. VENTILATING MACHINERY, New Model encased, self-oiling gear; Standard Model Open Gear. Lord & Burnham, 1133 Broadway, N. Y. VINCAS Vinca minor (myrtle), $20.00 and $30.00' per 1,000. E. K. Mooney, Madeira, O. Vincas, green, 2 In., $2.50 per 100; varl- gatcd, 21-2 in., $3.00 per 100. Krueger Bro.s. Toledo, O. For page see List of Advertisers. STRA'WBERRY PLANTS StrawbeiTV plants. 90 best varieties, stork unexcelled. Ask tor prices on what vou want. W. F. Allen, Salisbury, Md. VIOLETS H. R. Carlton, Wllloughby, O. Violet. Gov. Herrlck. For page see List of Advertisers. Strong divisions, Campbell and Impei4ai violets, $5.00 per lOOO. Paul Thompson, West Hartford. Conn. Young ^\iolct plants. Marie Louise,, donlile, frnni hciiltliv. vigorons stock, ready in Jime, $20.iiii i>vv luOO. F. R. Snyder, Ithinebeck. X. Y. AVEED KILLER .\mer. Horticultural Distributing Co., Martinsburg, W. Va. Target Brand Weed Killer. -WILD SMILAX E. A. Beaven, Evergreen, Ala. Southern Smllax. For page see List of Advertisers. WIRE'WORK Reed & Keller, 122 W. 25th St., N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Wlrework. Write for our catalopie. Holton & Hunkel Co., Milwaukee, Wis. William E. Hellscher's Wire Works, 88-*0- Broadway. Detroit, Mich. The "Just Right" kind. Send .'or iiMce list. Frank W. Ball, 31 East Third Street, Cincinnati, O. All standard frames In stock. Special de- signs made to order In hurry-up time. N. F. McCarthy & Co., 84 Hawley St., Bos- ton, Mass. -WIRE SUPPORTS The Helm Carnation Support. Write for price. Helm Carnation Support Co., Con- nersvllle, Ind. V7HOLESALE FLORISTS Boston N; F. McCarthy & Co.. 84 Hawley St., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. e. M. Robinson & Co., 16 Province St., and 9 Chapman PI., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. George A. Sutherland Co.. 34 Hawley St., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. Welch Bros.. 226 Devonshire St., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. In writing to Advertisers kindly mention Horticulture 704 HORTICULTURE May 25, 1907 ^VHOLESALE FLORISTS— Continued Buffalo Will. b\ Kasting, 383-87 EUlcott St., Buf- fiil.i, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Chicago Chas. W. McKellar, 51 Wabash Av., Chicago. For page see List of Advertisers. I'eter Relubeig, 51 Wabash Av., Chicago. For page see List of Advertisers. A. L. Raudall Co., 19-21 Randolph St., Chicago. For page see List of Advertisers. E. F. WlutersoD Co.. 45-49 Wabash Are., Chicago. For page see List of Advertisers. I'oeblmaiin Bros. Co., 35 Randolph St., Chicago. For page see List of Advertisers. Detroit .Michigan Cut Flower Exchange, 38 & 40 Broadway. For page see List of Advertisers. Neir York J. K. Allen, lot) W. 28th St., New York. For pnge see List of Advertisers. Wm. Stuait Allen Co., 53 W. 28th St., New Kork. For page see List of Advertisers. J. S. Fenrleh, 110 W. 2Sth St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Ford Bros., 48 W. 28th St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. H. E. Froment, 57 W. 28th St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Alex. J. Guttman, 43 W. 28th St. New York. For page see List of Advertisers. B. C. Horan, 55 W. 28th St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. A. H. Langjahr, 55 W. 28th St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. James McManus, 42 W. 28th St.. New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Chas. Mlllang, 50 W. 29th St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. John I. Raynor, 49 W. 28th St., New York. B'or page see List of Advertisers. W. F. Sheridan, 39 W. 28th St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Traendly & Schenck, 44 W. 28th St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. A. L. Young & Co., 54 W. 28th St.. New York. For page see List of Advertisers. John Young, 51 W. 28th St.. New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Philadelphia W. B. McKlsslck, 1221 Filbert St.. Phlla- delphla. Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. Leo Nlessen Co., 1209 Arch St., Phlladel pbia. Pa. For page see List cf Advertisers. I'he S. S. Pennock-Meehan Co., 1608-18 Ludlow St., Philadelphia. Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. Udnard Reld, 1526 Ranstead St., Phllv delphla. Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. Pittsburg J. B. Murdoch & Co., S45 Liberty St., Pittsburg, Ba. For page see List of Advertisers. New Offers in This Issue. BLUE OTAKSA HYDRANGEA. 'I'iip F. E. ("oiii'ie Xurser\' Co.. Srraford. Conn. For page see List of Advei'tlrfcrs. BOSTON AND SCOTTII FERNS: ASPARAGUS PL. NANUS. Wm. e. Smilli. (jlst :iiid ,\Iark-t Sis.. Philadelphia. For page see List of .Advertisers. CALLA BULBS. A. Mittiug, 17-2o Iveiiiiaii St., Siiiita <_'ru/.- Cal. For page see List of .■idvei":isers. CATTLEYAS JUST ARRIVED. Ordonez, dt* Nuve & <'i>., .Mndison, N. J. For page see List of AJvertlsors. CATTLEYA TRIANAE, GIGAS, MEN- DELLI, SCHROEDERI. John De Buck, Collt-gc- Point, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. CHRYSANTHEMUMS. W. W. Edgar Co., Waveiic.v. JI.is-'. For page see List of Advertisers. CHRYSANTHEMUM GOLDEN DOME. S. S. Skidelsky, 824 X. 24th St., Philadelphia. For page see List of Aflve.-tisers. DAHLIAS. R. Vincent, Jr., & Son, White Marsh, .Md. ■ For page see List of Advertisers. DRACAENA INDIVISA. K. E. Juul. Elizabeth. X. J. For page see List of .\dv3rt',sers. GERANIUMS. A. G. Lake, Wello.^l'v Hills. Mn.-s. For page see List of idrerrisers. HYDRANGEA ARBORESCENS GRANDIFLORA ALBA: CHRYS- ANTHEMUMS: ROSES. The E. G. Hill Co., Richmond, Ind. For page see List of Advertisers. P. F. ROSES. R. Quinlaii, S.vracusc. N. Y. 11- page see List of Advcrti.s^rs. WANTED LEUCOTHOE CATES- BAEI. V. K. Palmer. Brockliiie. JIass. I-'ur pai;i.' see List of ,Vdvvr':isors. BETWEEN YOU AND ME, What do you think of the Buyer's Directory and Ready Reference Guide of HORTI- CULTURE? I always look it over be- fore I do any buying. •mMMAMtmwiiwMAMMfwmMnfwmfti WANTS, FOR SALE, ETC. Advertisements in this column one cent a xvord. Initials count as words. Cash wilh order. All correspondence addressed "care HORTICUL- TURE" should be sent to J I Ham- ilton Place, Boston. HELP WANTED HORTICULTURE needs a wide- awake representative in every town in the land. Good commissions paid on advertising and subscriptions. If you are ambitious, write for terms. WANTJ'jD — Single man as assistant rose grower on commercial place. Steady posi- tion to good man. Give reference from last place and state wages expected with board. Dean & Co., Little Silver, N. J. WANTED. A good designer, accus tomed to waiting on retail ' flower store trade, industrious and well-recommended. A good position for the right man, Thornton Bros., Lawrence, Mass. WANTED — Good active young man, ex- perienced In rose glowing under glass Good salary. Address B, care HORTI- CULTURE, 11 Hamilton Place, Boston. WANTED — Grower who Is thoroughly familiar with the growing of Pandanus. Dracaenas an a general and large line ot Stove Plants, with commercial experience. A good position for an active man who un- derstands his lousiness. Address, giving reference, Henry A. Dreer, Riverton, N. J. SITUATIONS WANTgP POSITION WANTED by experienced landscape gardener, civil engineer and hor- ticulturist of some ten years' experience. Open for engagement with private proprie- tor or business concern after June 12. References supplied. Address, E. L. Ray- mond, 9 Felton St., Cambridge, Mass. We can with pleasure recommend the services of a skilled gardener and orchid grower to any lad.v or gentleman requiring the services of such a man. Apply Carrlllo & Baldwin, Secaucus, N. J. WANTED— Situation as Head Gardener on private place; capable of taking care of orchids, ferns, palms, roses, etc. Best of references. Address N., care of HORTI- CULTURE. POSITIONS WANTED for head garden ers and assistants; for further informstlon apply to W. W. Rawson & Co., 5 Union St., Boston, Mass. rOR SALE FOR SALE -Greenhouse Pipe 4-ln. boiler tubes, second band, im ia Clltt Straat, Mow York SLUG SHOT KILLS INSECTS in Garden or Green- house. Sold by Seed Delivers. For pamphlet address B. HAMMOND, Flshklll-on Hudson, N. Y. The Mower that wilt kill ail the Weeds in your Lawn. If you kcepthe weeds cut so they do not go to seed and cut your grass with- out breaking the small feeders of roots, the grass will become thick and the weeds will disappear. The Clipper will do it. Ask^your dealer for them. If they have not g >t ttiem, below is the price: No. I — i2-inch Mower $5: No. 2 — is-inch Mower $6: No. :i— 18-inch Mower $7; No, 4 — 21-inch Mower $8. Send draft money-order or registered letter. In writing advertisers, mention Hortlcalture mm SASH BARS S2 feet or longrei HOT BED SASH PECKY CYPRESS BENCH LUMBER GREENHOUSES ERECTED AND EQUIPPED COMPLETE IF DESIRED Write for Circnlar "D" and Prices The A. T. STEAMS LUHBER CO. NEPON8ET, BOSTON, MASS. Send other business direct to Washington. Saves time acid insures better service. Personal attention guaranteed. Twenty-five years' active service. SPECIALTY: "Working on the Failures of Others." SIGGERS & SIGGERS PATENT LAWYERS Box 9, National Union Building Washington, D. C. USE THE BEST. Economy Greenliouse Brackets are used by leading growers every- where. Send for price list and de- scriptive ci^cu^ar. BUXTON &ALLARD,Oepl. A, Nashua. N.H. May 25, 1907 HORTlCULTURi: 707 Cast Your Eye Here This letter from a well known and prosperous Massachu- setts florist should interest you. MR. W. W. CASTLE, Dear Sir: Leominster, Mass., Apr. 6, 1907. The Boiler aod Circulator installed by you last Fall has given entire satisfaction. 1 haye saved at least twelve tons "of coal, and have- given Mr. Congdon an order this day for one of the largest Boilers you make to be put in at the Stone property on Nelson St., Leominster. It is the best Boiler I ever had. Yours respectfully, (Signed) J. FULLER. Watch this space next week. We shall present some more letters equal ly convincing. In the meantime write for particulars of our new Steel Plate Hot Water Boiler built especially for greenhouse heating. Piping and fitting done according to most approved methods and satisfaction guaranteed. Perfect circulation in all kinds of weather absolutely assured by the use of our Electric Circulator W. W. CASTLE, Heating Engineer, - I70 summer street, Boston, Mass. IKROESGHELL BOILER is the only perfect Hot Water Boiler. Made in t5 sizes, heating; 6000 to 50,000 sq. ft. g:lass to 60° at 15 below zero. Prices and Catalogue on application KROESCHELL BROS. GO. 35 Erie Street, CHICAGO The Standard SteamTrap Certificate of merit awarded at Washington, D. C, Florists' Convention. For simplicity, durability and per- fect satisfaction it has them all guessing. It is in a class by itself. To see it work a large plant as well as a small will convince the most sceptical that it is the Florists' Friend. The Standard Veutilating^ Machine still leads as the most durable, easiest working and the all-around satisfactory machine. iThe Duplex Gutter is gaining all the time, over i2,ooofeet sold thus far this season. Catalogues free. ^^ E. HIPPARD, Youngstown, Ohio It is what the Machine does— what our customers say of our line — not what the opposition says — that should help you in decid- ing in our favor. A trial will quickly convince you that we have the best on the market. Our line speaks for itself. Circu- lars and prices for the asking. The Advance Co. RICHMOND, \HO, K TOPUWANDA. lOtONfa owr. GREENHOUSE CONSTRUCTION LUMBER John C. rioninger Co. 117 E. Blackhawk St., CHICAGO S. JACOBS & SONS Manufacturers of QULF CYPRESS GREENHOUSE MATERIAL Jobbers of Glass, Boilers, Pipes, Etc. Catalogue and Prices Upon Request. 1365-1379 Flushing Ave. BROOKLYN, • NEW YORK WEATHERED COMPANY BOX 789, NEW YORK GREENHOUSE BUILDING AND HEATING Send for Catalogue NOW IS THE TIME TO INSCRB TOUR GLASS AGAINST DAMAGE BT HAIL* For particulars address «/oA«i G. Emimf, Smatiim Rtwmr, K, «/. 708 HORTICULTURE May 25, 1907 I 1 AND NOW STOP RIGHT WHERE YOU ARE and before you spend another cent in all cypress houses, turn the following factsover in your mind. To make any all-cypress house rigid, you must have heavy sash bars, numerous heavy purlins, a cumbersome, ugly, soon to decay eave Lne. If you don't build them heavy, then your house becomes wind-shaken, the putty loosened, let- ting the air in and the heat out. You have the extra expense of frequent reglazings. Such a house then can never b6 economical ! Do you honestly think it pays to buy such repair troubles ? Are you actually going to put your money into a back number construction, when all up-to-date, "right on the job" kind of growers are investing their money in a perma- nent proposition in our Iron Frame House? Think it over, then write us. HITCHINGS AND CO. GREENHOUSE DESIGNERS AND BUILDERS. Manufacturers of Heatinii and VenOlatiniJ Apparatus. • 1170 Broadway, NEW YORK. QaSSSSfiGQQS < A QUESTION OF FIT Any boiler that is loaded right up to its limit is short sighted economy. It requires constant attention, burns out the grates faster and when there's an extra zero night you are up against it. So put in a " Burnham " large enough to leave a working s'lrplus. Then as your demand for more boiler capacity comes, add more sections. You can do this with a " Burnham " without change of piping or disturbing the base. The " Burnham " is a greenhouse boiler made to meet greenhouse conditions, and it meets them. Have your name put on the list for the new Edition E Catalog. LORD (Si BURNHAM CO. Qreenhouse Designers and Manufacturers 1133 BROADWAY, cor. 26th Street, N. Y. BOSTON Branch : 619 Tremont Building PHILADELPHIA Branch: 1235 Filbert St. U-BAR F you want to get an accurate idea of exactly what the U-Bar construction is — how it differs from others — why it differs — then this new catalog of ours, you will find most satsfactory. It starts off with two pages of " Why the U-Bar " followed by the thorough consideration of twelve representative subjects showing for each a plan, exterior and interior views along with a brief, readable description. From its pages you can form a somewhat definite idea of the kind of house you want and get a line on what it will grow. If you want to go into every detail of construc- tion, there are some dozen or so pages of sections and parts, which in connection with the "General Informa- tion " will answer your queries. We want you to know every U-Bar point — We want to send you this catalogue. Pierson U=Bar Company, Designers and Builders LI=Bar Greenhouses Metropolitan Building, Fourth Aveuue and 23rd Street, New York. liorarv NEW VORI BOTANIC A The Work Shoi> at the Arnold Arboretdm 1 FlORfSTfFlANrMiN. 5f Garden £i im "^Ml Gq/roA/, Mass. di/bscrrpNon, ^100 \ 710 HORTICULTURE June 1, jeOT A Splendid Importation "i^t of Oncidium Yaricosum Just Arrived. This Orchid is one of the most popular and free-flowering types of the Oncidium family. Oncidium varicosum Rogersll throws 3-foot stems, bearing as many as" 170 blossoms of a rich, golden yellow, 2 inches and over in diameter, and can be successfully grown either on blocks of wood, in pois or in bas- kets, and flowers in November and December in a night temperature of 55 to 60 degrees. DDinCC strong Plants, $1 00 each, $10.00 per 12 rllluCO 12, $100.00 per 100. " - - - — $75.00 per 100. Selected Plants, $1.50 each, $15.00 per Extra Selected Plants, $2.00 each, $20.00 per 12. $150.00 per 100. ARTHUR T. BODDINGTON, 342 West 14th St., New York City JUST TO HAND IMPORTATIONS OF Cattleya Gigas CaWeya Labiata INQUIRE AT ONCE FOR PRICES Julius Roehrs Co. RUTHERFORD - - - N.J. Unexcelled for TAliLE DECORATION, Fern- dishes, Centers. Window Rnxcs TRUE BRAZILIAN FANCY LEAVED CALADIUMS (Not to be confounded with homegrown stock) We offer the TRUE Brazil imported stock in RAREST uamed sorts, colors brilliant rose, fiery copper, transparent white, violet shades, every bulb strong with fine ccntershoot. Each 30c^ per doz. $3.25. per 100 $25 Try a few. GET someihiog distinct and NEW. SEEDS FOR PRESENT SOWING Asparagus plumosus nanus loo looo (TRUE OreeDhoiise) $.40 $3.00 Asparagus plumosus nanus (Lath house Grown) 25 1.75 Asparagus Sprengfri{fresh crop I .15 .75 PRIMULA SINENSIS FIMBRIATA Fresh Crop Pure White, Pure White Yellow Eye, Fiery Red, Bright Rose. 1 rue Blue, Yellow or Salmon. 2Sc per 100, $2.00 per 1000 PALM SEEDS loo Areca lutescens. $.75 Kentla Belmoreana 65 " . Forsteriana {Very rare). .85 Phoenix ruplcola 40 Recllnata 30 " Canarlensis ■ . ■ ■ Our new Fall Price List for all BULBS, roots, etc., is out. POSTAL will bring it. Address H. H. BERCER & CO. 70 Warren St . NEW YORK lOOO $6 00 S 00 7.00 3 00 2.00 WHITMAN! 2 1-4 inch, SIO per I OO BOSTONS 2 1-4 Inch, $3.00 per lOO W. H. BARROWS & SON whitnun, Mau. BOXWOOD Bii;hes per pair, 50c.-75C.-}i.oo-$i.25-$i.jo. PALMS Latania or LlvUtona Sinenitie. 7 in. pots, $15.00 per doz ; 8 in. pots, $18.00 per do/. Kentias in all sizes from 50c. up. Phcenix CanarienslB. 2 ft. 6 in., 10 leaves, $3.00 per pair; 2 ft. 10 in., 10 leaves, $4.00 per pair; ^ ft., 10 leaves, $5.00 per pair; 3 ft. 4 in., 10 leaves, $6.00 per pair. DRACAENAS Dracaena Indivisa, 5}^ in. pois, $6.00 per dox. Dracaena Fragrans, 6 in pots, $6.00 per doz. BAY TREES Standards, 4 ft.. Sin. stem, $12.00 per pair; 4 ft., 8 in. stem, $15.00 per pair; 4 ft., 8 in, stem, $18. co per pair. Hydrangeas. A large assortment of sizes j st coming into flower. English Ivy, $2.00 per doz. $15.00 per ico. Antbericum, variegated for vases. $1.50 per doz. Aspidistras, green, $i».oo per doz,, in 6 in. pots; $18 00 per doz. in t}% in. pots. Crimson Ramblers and Dorothy Perkins, fine plants well budded, $12.00, $18. co and $24.00 per doz. Asparagus Sprengeri, ^Ji in, pots, $1.2^ per doz ; $10 00 per 100. Ardlsia Crenulata, fine plants for fruiting, 4,% I", pots, $50.00 per 100. I..arge Boston Ferns, per pair $12 co for hall decoration. Araucaria Hxcelsa, $z.oo to $3.00 each. 8 in. and 9 in. pots. Fern Bills, 6 in., $ .co per do/ ; 8 in,. $g 00 per do/ Bridal Myrtle, 4 in. pois, $3.00 |icr doz.: o in. pots, $ 1 2.00 per do/. ANTON SGHULTHEIS P.O.Box 78 COLLEGE POINT, L,I„N.Y. Orchids for Spring Delivery Caff/eyas, Laelias, Oncidiums, etc. Write for price list. Finest quality of Peat and Mo8i and Orchid Baskets on the market. Give me a trial order. 191 Valley Road, West Orange, N.J. ORCHIDS Arrived in fine condition a large shipment of Gattleya labiata, Dendroblum Wardlanum and Oncidium iuridum. Write for Prices LAGER & HURRELL, SUMMIT, N. J. NOW READY FOR IMMEDIATE DELIVERY Cattleya Trianae, C. Trianae, var. Papayan, C. Schroederae, C. Sanderiana. To arrive, Cattleya gigas, C. Aurea, C. Mendelil. Call for quotations irom us also for choicest varieties of Odontoglossum, Piluma, Cvprip-dium, Phalaenopsis, Dendrobium and Vanda. Extremely rare Vanda '■anderiana for July delivery. A. HELD. 11-19 WlHiam St.. NEW YORK JUST TO HAND C. Trianffi, Uen. Phalaenopsis, D. Wardlanum, Vanda Ccerulea, V. KIni' balllana, V. Ameslana, L. Anceps, L. Albida, Epidendrum Vlttellnum, Cattleya citrina, Odonto. Rossil Hajus CARRILLO & BALDWIN, SECAUCUS. N. J. ORCHIDS ORCHIDS Importations, 1907 Save money and get our quotations on Cattleya labiata, Trianee, Perclvallana, Mossiae, Men- delli, Sctaroeders. JULIUS ROEHRS CO. Largest Orchid growers and Importers In U. S. RUTHERFORD, N. J. ORCHIDS Largest ItnporterSf Exportertt^ Orotverf and Hybridists in the World 8ander, St. Albany, England and 235 Broadway, Room I NEW YORK CITY ARRIVED IN Fi^E GONDITION Cattleya Percivaliana, Gigas, Sanderae, Speciossissima ; Uncidlum Kranieri> anum, and others. Wrilefor Prices, or Telephone 14 j, Madison, N. 1. ORDONEZ, DE NAVE&CO. P.O.BoxlOS MADISON, N.J. M O O^N VINES (Ipomtea Nuctiflora, A. W. Smith, originator), best pure white. largest and most fragrant moonvine in the world. I have made a specialty of them for the last 15 years, and am known as the moonvine grower of America, and grow yearly about ao.oco 2J4 in pots, $5.00 per lOo. Now ready. GODFREY ASCHMANN 1012 Ontario St. Philadelphia, Pa. June 1, 1907 HORTICULTURE 711 VICTORY HAS MADE GOOD PINK IMPERIAL and IMPERIAL Prices $6.00 per lOO, $50.00 per lOOO Discount for Cash with Order You cannot afford to be without these two excellent varieties Price $12.00 per 100; $100.00 per 1000, 250 at lOOO rates, a discount allowediwhen casli accompanies the order EverylVarlety of Cut Flowers can bm had. from A, «/. GUTTMAN rLi^^rnrH^eT/c^K 43 West 28th Si, Better Gualitij than the Ordinari^ ROSE PLANTS («rs) 1500 Richmonds, 3 inch pots 3000 Brides ' , • u ^ 3000 Bridesmaids \ ^ *"^^ P°*' $8.00 per 100 $6.00 per 100 LEO. NiESSEN CO., - Wholesale Florists 1209 Arch Street, PHILADELPHIA Store open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. ROSES, Fine, Healthy Stock 6OOO Brides and Maids graded, 3VS1 in. $12.00 per 100. 20,000 Brides, Maids, Killarney, Chatenay, Gates, Ivory and Richmond, own roots, ^% in.. $8.00 per I 00. P. R. QUINLAN, SYRACUSE, N. Y. GRAFTED BRIDES ajld MAIDS On Best English Manetti 2H and 3^ in. pots, $10.00 and $12.50 per tOO MONTROSE GREENHOUSES I MONTROSE MASS. CHICAGO CARNATION COMPANY A. T. PYFER, Hgr., Joliet, HI. Only the most profitable carnations grown — Aristocrat Is one of them. ]M ^\. 15 E> Xv I^ E^ Grand New Pink Carnation for I907 A few thousand R. C. and pot plants left. Order quick. This variety is a money maker. Price of rooted cutting.s, $2. .50 per doz. ; $12.00 per 100 ; $10000 per 1000. Price of pot plants, 2 1-4 in., $3.00 per doz.; $15 00 per 100. THE H. WEBER fc SONS CO.. Oakland, Md. CARNATIONS. Red Chief — Bright scarlet— early and very produc- tive. $i2.oo per loo; $100.00 per lOoo. Average 3 in, flower. A leader in every respect. Bonnie Maid — Clear pink edged white. — $12.00 per 100; loo.oo per 1000. Large well formed bloom. Very early and productive. F. DORNCR & SONS CO. La Fayette. Ind. BEST COMMERCIAL VARIETIES Rooted Cuttings 2.00 per hundred WM. W. Edgar Co. WAVERLEY, MASS. Special offer to Horticulture readers CHRYSANTHEMUMS I will sell 100 plants of the new singles in 10 or 20 varieties for $12.00. Selection to be left to me. A list of varieties mailed on appli- cation. This offer holds good only by mentioning Horticulture. CHARLES H. TOTTY Madison, N. J. Looking for a good, late, Yellow MUM? Invest in GOLDEN DOME There is nothiug to equal it. Stock ready. now. $.^5.00 per 100; $5.00 per dozen. S. S. SKIDELSKY, 824 NOiin 24111 SI.. PWelplliO, PO. QUANTITIES OF Blue Otaksa Hydrangeas FOR SALE THE F. E. CONINE NURSERY CO., STRATFORD, CT. Beautilul specimens. 8 or 9 years old in Ivy Green half harrels. $i5, $18, $20 and $25, per pair, according to size. LILIUM AURATUM 6 to 8 inches, $4.00 per 100. 9 to II inches, 5.00 per 100. CINNAMON ROOTS $1.00 per 100. HYACINTHUS CANDICANS, large bulbs, $1.00 per 100. ZEPHYRANTHES yellow, $i.k> per 100 Six Cases L LONGIFLORUM MULTIFLORUM 6— 8-lnch, from Cold Stora^ In good condition, $3.50 per 100; $30.00 per 1000. The entire stock of nAUl lAO ^^ ^^^^ Flowers, owned by UnnLIAO Mrs. L-iufer. of Creedmoor. Some 20,000 full sized roots, enough to plant four acres. Offers for the entire stock solicited. Not less than 1000 roots to one person. V. H. HALLGCK & SON QUEENS, N. Y. GLADIOLI Beautifully illustrated catalog, colored plate, etc., describing Qroff's Hybrids, Named Novel- ties of rare beautyi Mixtures and Collections to color and fine Mixtures of ail colors. Write for it. ARTHUR COWEE Gladiolus Specialist MEADOWVALE FARM, BERLIN, H. Y. GOVERNOR HERRICK Originated and introduced by H. R. CARLTON, Willoushby, O. We have the following stock in the finest condition to plant and now is the time to plant: 3% inch at $a.oo per doz., $10 per 100 and $75 per 1000 4 " '* 2.50 " *' 19 '* 100 ** 75 " 1000 It will pay you. Try It. Order at once. DAHLIAS. Now is the time t* place your order for bulbs which will iiuure you getting named r*- rieties in any quantity; prompt delivery. DAVID HERBERT & SON, SucceseoTs to L. K. Peacock, Inc. .A-TCO, 3V. J. LANTS STAKES 712 HOKTICULTURi: June 1, 1907 Lady Gay THE FAMOUS RAMBLER ROSE 2% in. Pots, ;?io.oo per loo 3J^ in. Pots, 12.50 per 100 Ready to Pet On or Line Out in the Field Thomas Roland NAHANT, MASS. Grevillea Robusta out 0.41- Hydrangea Otaksa Lnd'bL.. ROSES Bride, Gate, Ivory, Perle, IVlaiCI I out of 3 in. ALL CLEAN, HEALTHY STOCK Prices on application. JOHN C. HATCHER AMSTERDAM, N. Y. LADY GAY AND HARDY GARDEN ROSES in choice varieties. Field grown plants, first quality stock including Frau Karl Druschki. New Hardy Hybrid Tea Dean Hole. Killarney and Souvenir de Pierre Notting. Herbaceous Paeonies. Hollyhocks and Phlox. Catalogue mailed on request. M. H. nSE SPECIALIST WALSH WOODS HOLE. MASS. IMEW CANNAS William Saunders^ l^jy" , per doz. ) $35 00 New Yoric Ottawa I per 100 Send for our list and descriptive catalogue. We have a large stock of the best varieties. ROSES on their own roots our specialty Shrubbery in variety Be sure and get our catalogue. The CONARD & JONES CO., west grove, Pa- SPECIMEN NURSERY STOCK Deciduous Trees and Shrubs, Evergreens, Rhododendrons, Azaleas, over one hundred (100) acres of the choicest varieties. SEND FOR PRICE LIST COTTAGE GARDENS CO. Queens. Lone Island. - New York 10,000 Berbeiis Tiiunbergii, i8 to 24 inch, at $50.00 per 1000. 15,000 Berberis Thunbergii, 15 to 18 inch, at $40.00 per 1000. All are 3 yr. old transplants, fine bushy stock. 2,000 Myrtle, nice plants, at $45.00 per 1000. 8,000 choice Dahlia Roots for sale cheap. Oak Hill Nurseries, Roslindale, Mass. FOR 5AUE 4400 Richmond Plants Out of ) 3 1-2 in. Pots 1500 Killarney Plants, Out of 3 1-2 in. Pots 2000 Mrs. J. P. Morgan Plants Out of , 2 1-4 in. Pots These are tine plants. Propagated for our own use. Sold because of change in plantingplau s Price: 3>^ in. size, 8c each ; 2 '4: in. size, 5c each. Cash with order please BENJAMIN DORRANCE, Rose Growers No. 3 Dorrance Farm, DORRANCETON, PENNA. I 10,000 AMERICAN ARBORVITAE (Thuya Occidentalis) Each tree grows wide apart and splendidly developed on all sides. So bushy that for hedges or screens they will go almost twice as far apart as ordinary Arboivitaes will. Thev have been frequently transplanted and are supplied with an abundance of fine fibrous roots. Can be dug and shipped with ball if desired. per 10 per 100 3-4 ft. size $6.00 $50.00 4-5 ft. size 7.50 60.00 Prices for dealers only. Packing additional at cost. 25 or more at the rate per 100. Send to us for Ornamental Nursery Stock of all Kinds. THE WM. H. MOON CO., Morrisville, Pa. John Waterer & Sons, U^ AMERICAN NURSERY BAGSHOT, ENGLAND have the finest stock of recognized Hardy Rhododendrons, Azaleas, An- I dromedas, high class Evergreens and specimen Conifers. Ask for special list of plants grown for the American trade. John Waterer & Sons are the great exhibitors of Rhododendrons \r London. ... EatMbllmhmd 40 Ymar ROSE HILL NURSERIES NEW ROCHELLE, N. Y. Most Complete Horticultural Establishment in America SIEBRECHT & SON New York Office: Siebrecht Building, 425 Fifth Avenue American Beauty, Clothilde Soupert, Gloire de Dijon, Kaiserin Augusta Victoria, La France, Mad. Caroline Tes- tout, Frau Karl Druschki, Crimson Rambler, Baby Rambler, Dorothy Perkins, etc., etc., SUITABLE FOR FORCIMG. General Catalog and Price Lists ready. ROSES STRONG DORMANT PLANTS Immediate Delivery. Prices Right BAY STATE NURSERIES, North Ablngton, Mass. TREES, SHRUBS and ROSES in great variety WE CROW ABOUT lOOO VARIETIES HERBACEOUS PERENNIALS estimates CHEERFULLY CIVEN. CATALOGUES FREE. NEW ENGLAND NURSERIES, Inc., BEDFORD, MASS. June 1, 1907. HORTICULTURE 713 Oreodoxas Linnaeus said : "Palms are the princes of the Vege- table Kingdom." Very soon after a person reaches the tropics he realizes the truth of this great statement, Avenue o£ Royal Palms— Oreodoxa regia. made so many years ago by this wonderful man, the father of botanists and greatest of classifiers. There are two men that I always like to pay homage to and these are Linnaeus and Columbus. Linnaeus had a terribly hard strugle in his early life. My friend, Blomberg, did not tell us enough about his great countryniiin. I also thank Horticulture for giving us this timely article on this great man who made this world more pleasant to live in. Often when on the briny deep I have thought of Columbus and the monstrous difficulties he had to en- counter when trying to discover this great country. We are under great "obligations to these great men and few of us realize what they have done for us. We do not give enough credit to those great pioneers. We hear much aboiit raising monuments to poets, historians and such like men in our parks and gardens in this country, but very few monuments have been built to this great naturalist. I am not a lover or yet a believer in monuments in our fine parks and boulevards or yet in our public gardens. Yet if any man deserves such a memorial in any of the above places it is Linnaeus. I must return to my subject and I still agree with Linnaeus that palms are not only the princes of the vegetable kingdom but to man in the tropics they are certainlv the most useful plants and supply almost all his wants. In the very largest greenhouses that are built palms are not seen 'and cannot be expected to appear as they do in their native wilds, as some of these plants reach or attain more than one hundred feet in height. In the West Indies the Oreodoxas are wonderfully plentiful and in some parts of the islands they are the most interesting plants in the landscape. Six species of Oreodoxa are Imown to science. The most common and tiie most plentiful are the royal palm (Oreodoxa regia) and the cabbage palm (Oreo- doxa oleracea). Probably in no part of the West Indies or in South America are to be seen so many of the royal palm, or as the Cubans call it "Palma real," as in Cuba. A person riding on the train from Santiago de Cuba to Havana passes through immense forests of this pic- turesque palm. The habit of the royal palm is very graceful and exceptionally striking in the landscape. We have nothing in our northern forests that will compare in habit with this singularly beautiful palm, when it is seen growing in the very best conditions. Not only is this palm to be found in the forests^ and fields, but in every small town and city it is associated with the buildings. In Cuba for long avenues this tree is used more than any other. In riding on the train from the centre of Cuba to Havana one can see perfect avenues miles in length of this graceful palm. The picture which accompanies this article graphi- cally represents the spacious avenues which this im- perial palm makes in Cuba. An avenue like this one when once seen makes an impression that can never be erased from the memory. Not only for avenues is the royal palm used but in the parks and plazas they are superbly beautiful when placed in right positions. This "Oreodoxa does not make a good pot plant nor is it as pretty in a young state when planted out. Given perfect condition in ten or fifteen years it makes a handsome specimen. Palma real is used by the Cubans in many othei* ways. The huts or houses of the poorer classes in the country are made almost entirely from this palm. The sheathing base of the leaves is used for the sides or the walls of the houses and tlie other portions of the leaves are used for thatching the roof. In fact I have seen liouses where every part of the building was made from this palm. The leaves are also made into coarse mat- ting and into baskets. The fruits or nuts are used for feeding hogs and cattle. This palm grows in certain localities in Florida, chieflv at "Little and Big Palm Hummocks," east of Cape Romano and also on Elliott's Key. l3^i';^"*V,JS.'>^ ' ■*»^assfe»«.^ Cabbage Palms— Oreoaoxa oleracea. The cabbage palm (Oreodoxa oleracea) is just as beautiful a plant as the above species but cannot be seen in perfection until one goes further south to the 714 HORTICULTURE June 1, '907 tropical i.sland cf Trinidad. This species loves more heat and moisture than the royal palm. Tliis plant is used in Trinidad and South America much in the same way as the Cubans use the royal palm. When in a young state the centre leaves of the young plants axe cut and used as a vegetable, hence the name cabbage palmi. The accompanying photograph shows a group of these trees growing in the Queen's Park, Port of Spain, Trinidad, taken by tlie writer about one year and a half ago. The Porto Kican royal palm is Roystonia borinquena. This genus was formerly referred to Oreodoxa. The Porto Eicans used this palm very much in the same way as the Cubans use the Palma real. Oreodoxa gi-anatensis is a graceful and beautiful species which in a young state makes a useful pot plant and is a native of Columbia. Oreodoxa Sancona is also from Central America. It has long graceful leaves with narrow long leaflets, which make it very desirable as a pot plant. British Horticulture GARDEN FURNISniNG The developments which have taken place in filling the British gardens with new and improved floral treasures have had their counterpart in the higher standard which has been reached in providing an ap- propriate artistic setting. The artist has co-operated with the gardener, and with a harmonious blending of their talents some charming pictures have been pro- duced. Terra cotta ware is much in favor amongst gardeners, the pleasing soft tone being preferable to the cold white of artificial stone, whilst the material is equal in dairability. Elegant vases, of a classic de- sign, with imposing pedestals, form a splendid embel- lishm.ent for garden steps or wide terraces. Doulton ware is in favor for garden ornamentation. One nota- ble feature in the manufacture of this ware is that the process of decoration is carried out whilst the pieces are plastic or imbaked. and the ware is completed in one burning. During the last stage of firing in the kilns when the ware is just on the point of vitrification common salt is thrown in the heated chamber. The decomposition of the salt fills the kiln with fumes of salt-vapor, producing on the wares a tliin glaze of silicate of soda, the coating being very even and thin. Some ornate samples of this ware were seen in the grounds of the British Commission house at the St. Louis exhibition. MIREOES OF TIME In a chat with the head of a firm of sun-dial makers, I learnt that there is an inci-easing demand for these garden ornaments. One great charm of the sundial is that in many cases it furnishes an interesting me- morial of some noted man or historic place. For in- stance, lovers of Dickens are able to seciire a replica of the sundial which formerly ornamented the grounds of Gladshill place, near Rochester, the great novelist's Kentish homte. Another sundial of literary interest is a fac-simile of one belonging to Sir Walter Scott at Abbotsford. The pedestal is of Gothic design, three feet high, with a Greek motto in front, "For the night Cometh." The most popular form of sundial is the antique pattern, formed of Portland stone, usually depicted in pictures of old-world gardens. One of the hitest designs is the Empire sundial. This shows the respective times in the principal cities of the globe, ancl the dial bears the appropriate motto : "The sun is always shining somewhere in the British empire." An- other very suitable design is the floral sundial. The most apiKopriate flowers for each month are en- graved between the equation table. The centre of the dial immediately around the gnomon is engraved in the form of a star pointing to 16 compass points. A design lately completed in marble represents the figure of Father Time bearing a globe dial, which he is handing to an infant, typifying the new day. Another elaborate arrangement for a pedestal is a representation of the Three Graces supporting a dial. gardeners' benevolence Arrangements are being made, at the time of writing, for the annual festival of the Eoyal Gardeners' Orphan Fund. All branches of horticulture are well repre- sented in the list of stewards. The claims of the so- ciety will be voiced by the Lord Mayor, Sir W. P. Treloar, the chairman, who is well fitted for tliis posi- tion, seeing the prominent part he has taken in the cause of London's poor crippled children. His phil- anthrojjy has gained for him the title of the Children's Alderman. Since its inception in 1887 the receipts of the society have amounted to £34,937 (pounds). Of this total the sum of £16,373 has been expended in as- sisting in the maintenance and education of the or- phans of gardeners. During the same period invest- ments have been made amounting to over £11,000, this providing an annual income which covers all ordinary working expenses, and furnishes a balance to the credit of the fund. The total number of orphans who have been elected to receive the benefits of the fund is over 230. Several orphans are awaiting to receive as- sistance from the society, and it is hoped to get a sub- stantial sum at the festival to enable the committee to make a suitable provision. Last year at this gathering the sum of £1,000 was obtained. The committee an- ticipate great things this year, for the work of the society is so well known that there is sure to be a sub- santial recognition made. We are extremely fortunate in this country in the organized efforts made for those engaged in the gardening profession, to provide for the various misfortunes which arise. SOME NEW WALL FLOWERS Wall flowers fill such a useful part in our gardens that it is well an addition has been made to add variety to these old favorites. A new introduction likely to be popular is Sutton's ivory white, a large flowering and compact habited sort, which offers a striking con- trast to the darker and richer shades. Messrs. Carter & Co. have two new crimsons and scarlets, these produc- ing imposing flower spikes. Another novelty from the same firm is Carter's Spanish Queen. This is really a multicolored variety, an unexpected cross between the Brompton stock and wall-flower, gi\'ing an entirely new departure as regards tint. Other varieties which are likely to be found extensively grown are Ellen Wilmot (bright ruby). Faerie Queene (lemon or pale citron). Eastern Queen (apricot changing to rosy pink), Vulcan (bright crimson), and Cloth of Gold (bright yellow). J^r/, dM''^. Jiuie 1, 19U7 HORTlCULTURi: 715 Ornamental Conifers Cdntintdil from page b^o Thuyopsis dolabrata from Japan is an interesting littlp tree when well growoi. It reqiures a well shel- tered situation and a cool loamy moist soil. The shoots are flat and toothed on both sides like a double saw. The tree is broad, pyramidal in shape and one of the nicest ornaments for small lawns. The variegated form seems to be more vigorous than the type. T. laetevirens is a dwarf flat-i;rowing form from dolabrata making no leader. It has the same toothed foliage but fme, and shorter shoots. T. Standishii also known as Thuya japonica in some places, is much hardier than the two others. It resembles more a coarse arbor- vitae with longer pendulous shoots and broad pyramidal outline, ft will gi-ow in any place where a thuya will grow. BIOTA Biota orientalis, the Chinese arbor vitae, is a medium sized tree with flat erect shoots and narrow pyramidal outline; it is not very particular about soil, but grows better in sandy loam, and wants to be shel- tered from north winds. It is not a strikingly oma- anental tree, but different forms of it are of great or- namental value, used in the same way as thuya, es- pecially for formal work. The seedlings raised from the different forms of Biota orientalis vary much and as a result a number of good little trees are in cultiva- tion. B. 0. compacta and aurea can be taken as two types of departure from the original, the first a pillar, the second of spherical form, btit there is a gradation in both of those forms between larger and smaller, more compact or more open, those two keeping the middle; in color they run from yellow to bluish green. Many of these forms are named but the authenticity of the names is often very doubtful as the names are nearly all local. They are all striking on acount of the ver- tical arrangement of their flat branches. A few that differ in appearance are the following: B. o. aureo- variegata, narrow pyramidal in form and strongly yel- low variegated ; nice when young but less so when old. B. 0. deeussata, lietter known under the name of Retin- ospora dubia, is a very compact pyramidal little tree, divided into a few stems when old, with heather-like foliage, dark green and of a peculiar cream color in winter. B. o. elegantissima and semper-aurescens, which look much alike, are both of pyramidal outlines, the first one broader, very compact, yellow in color the whole year, but darker in winter. B. o. filiformis has a spherical outline with cord-like erect shoots; filiformis pendula grows erect and high, with the same cord-like but pendulous shoots. All the Chinese arbor-vitaes often lose some of their branches in winter when not well enough protected, but with intelligent clipping they soon fill out again. The hardiest of that section is B. o. Zuccarinii, a Japanese tree of ovate, conical outline, very compact and dark green in color. It is a fine tree for small lawns and not particular about situation; for I^ew England it is tlie best of all the biotas. LIBOCEDRFS Libocedrus decurrens, sometimes called Thuya gi- gantea, the white cedar from the Pacific coast, is the only one of the genus about hardy here. It grows to a tall narrow tree, well furnished from top to bottom with short flat branches. In Central Park. New York, near Bolivar rock, is one over forty feet in height. This tree wants a good sheltered place to succeed. There is in cultivation a tree under the name of T. Graigii which spreads its branches more, has more reddish bark, and more glossy foliage, bttt is more tender. ,^^^^^-7^ jt^.^^-^^'^^'^^^-^t^ The Three Best Roses It may interest your readers to know which are the three best all-round roses, in the opinion of the mem- bers of the general committee of the National Rose Society of England. W. E. Nickerson of Cambridge, Mass., is a member of the National Rose Society of England and last year he offered to the Society the sum of fifteen guineas to be awarded to the raiser of the be?t all-round rose of recent introduction in each of the three sections, viz.. Hybrid Perpetual, Hybrid Tea and Tea. Mr. Nickerson laid down no hard and fast rules but left it to the society to determine by which means the desired end should be attained. "He was anxious simply to encourage the introduction of really fine roses which are well adapted for growing by ordi- nary amateurs in the open air and if so be, in the United States as well." The matter was left in the hands of the National Rose Society's General Commit- tee who decided that (1) Only varieties sent out in 1900 and in subsequent years should he eligible; (3) That the rewards be decided by ballot; (3) That all members of the general committee be entitled to ^ct.e. The ballot took place recently and the result was declared as follows: The best Hybrid Perpetual was declared to be Frau Karl Druschki; the best Hybrid Tea Dean Hole and the best Tea Mme. Jules Grav- ereaux. Frau Karl Druschki is already one of the most popu- lar roses here, both for exhibition and for garden dec- oration. It is undoubtedly the best white rose we have. Not only are the individual flowers remarkable for size and good form but the plants blossom freely tliroughout a long period. (P. Lambert, Trier, Germany.) Dean Hole was awarded a gold medal by the National Rose Society when first exhibited. It is one of those roses of such extraordinary coloring that a pen descrip- tion quite fails to portray its beauty. It is described by the raisers as silvery carmine, shaded with salmon, absolutely distinct and by far the finest of its color. A colored plate of this rose was sent out with the Rose Number of Horticulture March 9, 1907. (A. Dick- son & Sons, Ltd.. Newtownards, Ireland.) Madame Jules Gravereaux has come to the front within the last year or two and is rapidly becoming popular. It is a strong growing variety and may be used as a pillar rose as it makes a large bush. The flowers are of exquisite form, pale yellow in color, tinged with peach in the centre. (Soupert and Net- ting, I;Uxembourg.) It is of course impossible to say that a certain rose is the best rose for everybody for a variety that does well in one garden may give quite indifferent results in another garden where the conditions are different. Still there are few, if any, roses that have a better claim to the high distinction conferred upon them by the Nick- erson awards than the three above mentioned. fftt>t/U^ if • /%-0-»-»*-A 716 HORTICULTURE June 1, 1&07 HORTICULTURE TOL. V JUNE 1, 1907 NO. 22 PUBLISHED WEEKLY BY HORTICULTURE PUBLISHING CO. 11 Hamilton Place. Boston, Mass. Telephone, Oxford 292 WM. j. STEWART, Editor and Manager SUBSCRIPTION PRICE Q^% Year, in advance, $1.00: To Foreign Countries, 2.00; To Canada, $1 50 ADVERTISING RATES $1.00. Per Inch, 30 inches to page ,•„••■ Discounts on Contracts for consecutive insertions, as follows: One month (4 times) 5 per cent.; three months (13 times) 10 percent.; •iz months (26 times) 20 per cent. ; one year (52 times) 30 per cent. Page and half page spaces, special rates on application. COPYRIGHT, 1907, BY HORTICULTURE PUB. CO. 'BaLcred « secood-class matter December 8, 1904, at the Post Office at Boston, Mass. under the Act of Congress of March 3, 1S79. CONTENTS JfRONTISPIECE — The Work Shop at Arnold Arboretum OREODOXAS— Robert Cameron— Illustrated 713 BRITISH HORTICULTURE— W. H. Adsett 714 ORNAMENTAL CONIFERS— A. Hans 715 THE THREE BEST ROSES— H. H. Thomas 715 ALPINE PLANTS— David Miller 717 MEWS OF THE CLUBS AND SOCIETIES Royal Horticultural Society of London, Thomas Bunyard— Elberon Horticultural Society— Nassau County Horticultural Society — American Peony Society , "18 Lenox Horticultural Society — Southampton Horti- cultural Society— Club and Society Notes 719 BEDDING PLANTS— Thomas H. Westwood 719 BULBOUS PLANTS FOR MASSING AND BEDDING — W. N. Craig 720 TULIP DISPLAY IN SUNKEN GARDENS, FAIR- MOUNT PARK— Illustration 721 SEED TRADE 722 American Seed Trade Association 722 WHOLESOME CHESTNUTS 724 CUT FLOWER MARKET REPORTS Boston, Buffalo, Columbus, Detroit, Indianapolis, New York,, Philadelphia, San Francisco 729 Twin Cities, Washington 737 MISCELLANEOUS "Butchering" the Shade Trees— Beaulieu 717 Retribution and the Express Companies 717 The Cape Cod Cranberry Industry 717 Shrub Chat 717 Our Frontispiece 717 The Needs of the New York Botanical Garden ... 721 Catalogues Received 721 A New Leader in Education 723 Pittsburg Garden News 724 News Notes 726, 727, 731 Obituary 726 Personal 'f^ Movements of Gardeners 726 Still in Business 726 Business Changes 727 Greenhouses Building or Projected 73 1 The unprecedented demand f'^r reli- The gardeners' able foremen and assistants for opportunity greenhouse and outside work this sea- son and the difficulty experienced in filling such phices with reliable men is a good index of the prosperous condition of horticultural industries gen- erally. Xo really good steady gardener has idleness forced upon him under present conditions. Tt makes one somewliat envious to Things we read the details of the displays at should like to see such an exhihition as that of the Eoyal Horticultural Society of London described in this issue, with its wealth of new The advent of the cluster rose In flower work The hardy flowering bulbs and rare things. Tlie educational opportunity of such a show, e,5pecially to anyone engaged in the horticul- tural profession,, is a rare privilege which in this coun- try we have not yet had provided for us, except in a very limited degree. !N"o time should be lost by those who are preparing for our ISTational Flower Show to arrange for exliibits at that time by these firms abroad. We notice, with pleasure, the appear- ance of Lady Gray rose as a novelty in the cut tlower market. This type of rose, coining in profuse racemes of small blooms, charming as to color and often very fragrant, should receive a ready welcome from every floral decorator who is possessed of good taste and the ability to use it. Evidences are not wanting to indicate that we shall soon have roses of the Lady Gay and Hiawatha type that will be con- tinuous liloomers. As soon as this goal is reached the cluster roses will surely take a place of permanent prominence in the list of florists' staples, standing in the same relationship to flowers of the American Beauty type that the pompon chrysanthemums do to the Jap- anese blooms in decorative value and, in some measure, side-trackihg the small inferior grades of standard varieties which have hitherto served this purpose. Wo commend to those of our readers who are interested in garden planting and to those who sell to such, the instructive paper on bulbs for bed- ding purposes by W. N. Craig, wdtich appears in this issue. The lists of tulips, hyacinths and narcissi given therein as well adapted for .such work will be found particularly valuable. We can stand much more of gorgeous display and color riot in early spring after the barrenness of the dreary winter months than in the blaze and heat of summer. The hardy bulbs till in as nothing else can, the long interim between spring open- ing' and the time when garden planting can safely be done. It is no wonder that the public admire the gay display and now, while the enthusiasm is on, is the time to canvass for orders for fall delivery. The plant- ing of tulips, daffodils, chionodoxas, seillas and crocuses can and should be made much more general and ex- tensive than it is. ISTow is the time to make up your import orders. The remarkably cold spring of 1907, which has broken all records as to tem- perature, caused the loss of potatoes and seeds of various kinds, killed of? early vegetables, blighted fruit buds, depleted the coal bin, retarded the flower crops and, among other vagaries, treated us to snow on May 26 and a thunder storm on May 27, has yet some compensations to its credit. It has, for instance, stretched out what promised to be a hasty, unsatisfactory nursery season to one of the long- est and most favorable planting seasons ever experi- enced. It has kept society people from flitting to sea- side or foreign land, thus lengthening the season for the city florists, entertained the New Yorker with the unheard-of spectacle of apple trees in full bloom on June 1, and given those of us who cannot get vacations reason to be gTateful for so much home comfort. Had it only shrivelled the gypsy caterpillars as it has the early "garden sass" we should have been glad to vote an award of merit to the spring of 1907. But it didn't. I The Spring of 1907 June 1, 1907 HORTICULTURE, 717 ALPINE PLANTS. The article from our estoemed friend Robert Cameron, on Alpine plants, was of especial interest to me, I being familiar with most of the Al- pine plants, and thoroughly acquaint- ed with the Rock Garden in the Ffoyal Botanic, Edinburgh. You will excuse me for stating that an Alpine house is the supply for the Rocl< Carden; also plants that are of special value and require more care, sometimes called Duplicate House, hence rocks in the Alpine House would seem to me to be out of place. The Rock Garden in the Botanies, Edinburgh, is a charming spot, full of interest all the year round. The col- lection is very extensive and is great- ly envied by all Alpine lovers. The gems that thrive best are the Ramon- dias. Haberlea Rhodopense, Onosma tauricum, O. roseum, O. album. These all thrive be&t planted on the sides of a dug-out pit: Morisia hypogoea, the beautiful little plant of Chicocoden Soldaneltoides: Diapensia Lapponica, Andromeda Hypnoides, Asperula Arc- densis. Dianthus Callizonus. Cam- panula Zoysii, Phyteunia Como- sum, Androsacea Arachnoides, A. Chumbii, Aubrietia Fire-King. Genti- ana verna. G. Bavarica. Geranium ar- genteum, Lithospermum prostratum, L. Caeneasens, Dryus Drummondi, Daphne alpestris. Sedum Pottsii. The encrested saxifraga is a very interesting rock plant. They do not seem to be quite so happy as some of the others, though their culture is of the simplest. Many of the nursery- men supply these beautiful gems, and it is a wonder to me that we very sel- dom come across an extensive rock garden on this side of the Atlantic. Sluch may be said and done toward constructing a natural rock garden. To be successful the best method is to secure the highly-prized jewels and construct suitable pockets for the in- dividual requirements of each species. Though quite a few owners of large estates are building those clipped, pruned Italian gardens, it seems to me thai a well-arranged and judicious- ly planted rock garden is of more con-' tinned interest and more in harmony with many of our large estates. DAVID MILLER. "BUTCHERING" THE SHADE TREES Editor of HORTICULTURE, I would call your attention to the work of the department of parks in our community. They are butchering the shade trees and, from the way In which they do the work one might think they were short of fire wood. The wounds are bleeding profusely too. But the worst feature -in the es- timation of the citizens is that the nests of the singing birds, as robins, etc., are destroyed. Why was not this work done in the winter or early spring when the men were idle, or else why can they not wait until the birds are hatched and can take care of thern- selves? I know there is a law in this State against killing song birds; is there none against destroying their nests? Men who work in the parks must take civil service examination; I believe the commissioner needs it as much as any one else. Yours respectfully. BEAULIEU. Woodhaven, N. Y., May 22. 1907. RETRIBUTION AND THE EX- PRESS COMPANIES. Shocked and bewildered, the express companies haven't yet recovered from the concussion to nerve centers caused . by the decision rendered by Franklin Lane, of the Interstate Commerce Com- mission, in the matter of certain rates from New Jersey points to New York city. For the short haul on cut flowers from those points, the United States Express Co. was formerly accustomed to charge .50 cents per 100 pounds. Last July they increased the rate to $1. Mr. Lane has just made the rate 60 cents. At various times and places in the past there have been temporary reduc- tions in express charges due to com- petition among the several companies, but long ago an end was put to that sort of foolishness. This is the first time that considerations relating to the value of the service rather than what the traffic will bear and the companies' ability to utilize the money have en- tered into the fixing of an insurance charge. Something has been happen- ing in this country. The Roosevelt rate-regulation measure governs these as well as other interstate common carriers. The curious thing about the express situation is that although the average rates throughout the country are such as to enable them to earn enormous net profits, the stockholders, at least in the case of the United States com- pany, are chafing under a long series of grievances as well as the public. A circular issued in New York this week by a stockholders' committee sets forth that while the dividends declared are only 4 per cent., the net profits of Mr. Piatt's company for the last five years are shown by the management's own statement to have ranged from 11 to 18 per cent, and are believed to have been much .greater. The board of directors is a self-per- petuating body, no election to it by the stockholders having been held for more than twenty years, and runs things with a high hand and an eye single to its own advantages. The sto?kholders are organizing in an effort to obtain their rights from Senator Piatt and his inner ring in the management. The public ought to be engaged in .i similar effort. Net profits of 18 per cent, and more show that the company can afford to make a material reduction in its charges and the exist- ence of the interstate commerce com- mission and the precedent in the cut- dowers case show how this and other express companies may be forced to .grant the reduction. — Detroit Fire THE CAPE COD CRANBERRY IN- DUSTRY. It is estimated that within a decade the production of cranberries on Cape Cod has doubled and the next five years will see the present output in- creased by at least 100 per cent. Hundreds of men are engaged at pres- ent in draining, diking, sanding and planting in the effort to furnish a supplv equal to the ever-increasing de- mand for this popular little fruit. It costs, on an average, about $400 per acre to properly prepare a cranberry bog and the yield of berries begins in the third or fourth year. SHRUB CHAT. The forsythias have been glorious this season. The magnolias also are extremely beautiful as seen at the present time in single specimens here and there on lawns, blooming in pro- fusion. The Scotch broom Cytisus scoparius, looks as though before long it will feel quite at home in the northern States. A clump of broom covered with its yellow flowers is something worth noticing. Pyrus Japonica Is now appearing In its gorgeous mantle of scarlet. A hedge of Pyrus Japonica is beautiful while the plants are in full bloom and as a hedge tor protection it is always useful. The plants thrive in any kind of soil and endure a very severe climate. Azalea amoena makes a neat and attractive low hedge. It makes a splendid showing early in the season when planted in quantity in a mass wherever it is able to stand the win- ter. It does well in Brooklyn, N. Y., and Newport, R. I., but is not reliable around Boston. Berberis Thumbergii is a beautiful shrub of graceful habit, the leaves are bright green turning in the autumn to tints of yellow, scarlet and crimson. The berries of this shrub are produced in abundance and their coral color helps considerably to make this a charming shrub even in the depths of winter. This berberis is especially effective in groups or as a hedge. OUR FRONTISPIECE. The picture of the little greenhouse at the Arnold Arboretum, Boston, and its presiding genius Jackson Dawson, will recall to the minds of many of our readers visits to that unpretenti- ous but always interesting spot where, to the visitor, the hours fly by on swift \\ing as he scans the boxes of thou- sands—yes, hundreds of thousands of voung seedlings from every mountain and valley of the earth's temperate zones and listens to the fascinating discourse of the man whose life is devotedly spent among these things he loves so well and in the propagation of which he stands without an equal. Far and wide are distributed forests of shrubs and trees which spent their in- fancy in this little place. The amount of tnaterial turned out annually Is incredible and is equalled by no estab- lishment, however pretentious, on this continent, very much of it new, rare, and to some extent experimental. And if there's a spark of life left in the seed Jackson Dawson can make it grow, no matter where it came from. The .Jubilee International Exhibition at Mannheim, which opened on May 1, was especially interesting on May 7 when orchids were in competition. The schedule called for collections of orchids in 100 varieties, of botanical orchids, of dendrobiums and of cypri- pediums. The prize winners included Messrs. Beyrodt of Berlin, Maron of Brunoy, and Hugh Low & Co.. of Eng- land, whose collection included most of the orchid families in cultivation. English and American perpetual- flowering carnations displayed by Messrs. Low received a gold medal. 718 HORTICULTURE June 1, 1907 NEWS OF THE CLUBS AND SOCIETIES ROYAL HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY OF LONDON. At the R. H. S. show, May 14th, the hall was well filled, as not only the usual trade exhibitors were showing but there was a good display from pri- vate gardens, herbaceous perennials being predominant. From Mr. Prince, gardener to the Marquis of Salisbury, came very fine forced strawberries, Laxton's Royal Sovereign, and the only other fruit, — if such it may be called, — was a gallon of peas from Sutton & Son, "World's Record", and two more sorts, all of merit, and fit for immediate use, carrying 6 to 7 peas in a pod, while Hobday's giant rhubarb was shown forced by the raiser in good condition and over four feet long, though stout. On entering the hall. Cottage and Darwin tulips proved the leading objects, Peter Barr, Wallace & Co., Alex. Dickson & Sons and Ware putting up grand lots in which the darkest seem to be Frau Angela and Zulu, almost black. Novelties were not many — probably reserved for the grand Temple show on the 2Sth et seg. The Veitch Group. Veitch & Son showed a fine old plant in Hydrangea arborea, tlje flowers of which are produced in small round trusses, and in great profusion, also H. hortensis Mandschurica and the graceful paniculata grandiflora, but their cynosure was tall, densely- flowered trees of the fine double cherry J. H. Veitch, while the light and cheerful Pyrus malus Sche- deckeri was on view as a well-done pyramid of blossom. Forced azaleas made a showy foreground to the group, Anthony Koster and Conseil Ceresole being very fine. They had a neat specimen of the double A. rosae- flora, a very old kind, and also of the new Indica Baron Kd. de Rothschild. Alpine Plants. Mr. James Douglas had a table to himself which he well filled with his specialty alpine and show auriculas, while at the end he had three large plants of the giant forget-me-not (Myosotidium nobile) like blue mega- sias; these having been grown in his cool dry pits, where he does his auri- culas. Amos Perry had fine examples of . the Dropmore Auchusa Italica, which is a great advance on the type in habit and size of flower, also cut pieces of the fine Euphorbia Wulfeni, and a vase of Phlox Canadensis, Perry's var. On this the tired eye could rest from the view of masses of the fine golden globe flower, Trol- lius asiaticus and Fortunei fl. pi. He also showed a fine dwarf and vigorous yellow lupine, Thermopsis rhomboides. Orobus varius and the brilliant Geum miniatum, and two pretty hybrid Iris pumila. Princess Blanche and Princess Louise, with a mass of the useful rock plant Ledum palustre, Tiarella cordi- folia and Pentstemon Menziesi. I. C. van Tubergen again put up an exhibit of hybrid Iris regelio cyclus, all much resembling Susiana, the seed parent, and no gain except from the botanists' point of view. Some Orchids. In marked contrast to these was a fine piece of the brilliant Masdevallia Veitchi. Orchids were again numer- ous. Low's cattleyas and laelias, odontoglossum Rossi and Cypripedi- um grande striatum standing out well above the rest. A corner was filled with Salvia splendens var. Zurich, by H. B. May, who also had verbenas in pots — all of the Miss Willmot type. King of Scarlets being a fine new crimson. Barr's bank of Alpines in per- ennials contained a good many inter- esting novelties — Ramondia Nathalia and serbica being lovely, 'also Viola pedata tricolor and Primula farinosa. Trees and Shrubs. George Paul put up a splendid lot of cut flowering trees and shrubs. Amelanchier Asiatica, a very fine early thing, Daphyphyllum, a good evergreen shrub with white daphne-like inflores- cence, and Azalea High Beech, scarlet, of the Ghent race were grand, while Corchorus grandiflora fl. pi. is a su- perb double kerria. Geo. Bunyard & Co. Maidstone had quite a representa- tive collection of lilacs (Syringa) Lemoiui fl. pi.. Madam A. Chatenay, President Grevy, Mdm. Casimir Per- rier and Souvenir de Spaethe, being most notable. Photomagensis alba should prove an admirable kind for the florists and would doubtless be quite white from the close atmos- phere of the forcing pit. This flrm had also a beautiful lot of Primula Sieboldi in all varieties. Some Fine Groups. J. Veitch & Son again staged Kalan- chroe flammea Kewensis and Felt- hamensis and some lovely Phyllocacti Agathea Bpirus and Admiration, of lovely soft tints, and their EJxacum macranthum and fine named cannas, besides some excellent carnations, in- cluding Gov. Roosevelt, Mrs. H. Bur- net, Lady Bountiful and the fine white La Belle. Their strain of Schyzanthus grand, hybrida is much more highly colored than Wisetonensis, and of compact pyramidal habit. A few plants of Calla Elliottiana stood up above, while specimens of Nephrole- pis exaltatum superbum and Whitma- ni made a fine base to the group. Gil- bert & Son, specialists in this showy genus, had Anemone fulgens oculata gigantea, King of Scarlets and the pure white The Bride and Tulip (Dar- win) Glow, brighter than any of the Gesneriana species. F. Dutton showed carnations Robt. Craig, Christmas Eve, Lieut. Peary, and Prosperity with many other leading kinds. Cheal & Son showed cut branches of Ex- ochorda grandiflora. Rhododendron Snowball. Pyrus malus Transceudant and the pretty early broom G. praecox, and Reuthe Keston had the rare Campylocarpum. and Embothrium coccineum, and Rhododendrons (amoe- na) Royali and President Maude. L. R. Russell took a gilt Banksiau medal for his group of forced shrubs and trees, which was formed mainly of azaleas, pyrus and cerasus. THOMAS BUNYARD. F. R. H. S. May 15, 1907. ELBERON HORTICULTURAL SO- CIETY. This society held its regular meet- ing on May 20. The principal feature of the evening was an able paper on Herbaceous Plants by W. D. Robert- son. An interesting discussion fol- lowed. Cultural certificates were awarded to W. D. Robertson for a very fine plant of Cattleya gigas, some of the flowers measuring 9 1-2 inches from tip to tip and for a dish of Asparagus Palmetto; to A. Bauer for vase of Gladiolus Augusta. Other ex- hibitors were: A. Greib, vase of Cer- cis canadensis, P. Murray, plant Den- drobium thyrsiflorum. J. Kennedy car- nations, B. Wyckoff, calceolarias, F. Dettliuger, early vegetables. The society will hold a rose and strawberry show on June 17. Arrange- ments are nearly completed for the second summer show on July 24 and 25. Many of the seedsmen and nur- serymen have donated prizes for it. NASSAU COUNTY HORTICULTUR- AL SOCIETY. The regular monthly meeting was held on May 25, President McKenzie in the chair. Special premiums for the fall show were received as fol- lows: Mrs. Dana, $20, in books; Rick- ards Bros., $10; W. H. Boune, $5. B. Davis offered a prize of $1 for one best rose at the June meeting. A com- mittee was appointed to express the sympathy of the society to the be- reaved family of John Bingham. Mr. Bingham's loss will be greatly felt by the society. Secretary Johnston read a most interesting paper on the best time to plant evergreens, which was well discussed in an instructive man- ner later. James Holloway presented the society with a handsome ballot box. H. Matz exhibited a splendid white seedling carnation; other ex- hibitors were A. McKenzie, V.' Cleres, F. Mense, J. O'Brien. AMERICAN PEONY SOCIETY. The fourth annual meeting of the society will be held June 18 and 19, 1907, at the State College of Agricul- ture, Department of Horticulture, Cor- nell University, Ithaca, N, Y., and all consignments of flowers for exhibition must be so addressed. Express charges on all exhibits must be prepaid, and should be so marked on the boxes, as no charges will be paid by the manager of the exhibition. The regular business meeting will be held at 3 p. m., an the first day, June 18, at which time the society will be welcomed by either President Schurman or Dean Bailey. An address will be made by Mr. J. E. Coit, of the Horticultural Depart- ment, who has had immediate charge of the test collection, and a paper of much value i.s expected. Prof. Craig, the chairman of the Nomenclature Committee, will make a report on the progress of the work of that committee, which undoubtedly will be of much interest. As the test collection is now in its third year a fine opportunity is pre- sented peony growers for studying the June 1, 1907 HORTICULTURE, 71» varieties as they grow in the finld, as no where else can so many varieties be found growing together under such favorable circumstances as will be found at Ithaca. Judges of the exhibits will be ap- pointed at a preliminary session held previous to the regular meeting. LENOX HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY The regular meeting of the above society was held May 18, President Heeremans in the chair. In order to increase a more lively interest in the society among the assistant gardeners and others, it was unanimously voted to reduce the initiation fee as much as possible. It is expected that this will result in a very considerable in- crease in membership, as many have expressed a desire to affiliate. The co- operation of all those having the inter- ests of tlie society and the profession at heart is cordially invited by the of- ficers and members. Several questions taken from the question box created very lively discussion, among the most interesting and instructive being, "Wliat causes hot water to circulate in pipes?" and "Does a moist atmos- phere prevent red spider?" Judging from the discussion that followed there would seem to be a large ma- jority of the opinion that a moist at- mospliere alone does not prevent red spider. Two very fine vases of Glad- ioli, Peach Blossom and Blushing Bride, were exhibited by S. Carlquist, for which he was awarded a certificate of merit. G. H. INSTONE, Secretary. SOUTHAMPTON HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY. The regular meeting of the South- ampton (N. Y.) Horticultural Society was held Monday, May 13, president Clark in the chair. Seven new mem- bers were elected making a total of forty-seven active and five life mem- bers. President Clark showed a very fine collection of narcissi, also a vase of Mertensia irirginica. Wm. Gray, gardener to Judge Russell, read a very interesting paper on melon culture. The question box also brought out the usual interesting discussions. The next regular meeting will be held Monday evening, June 10th. U. G. AGER. CLUB AND SOCIETY NOTES. The Annandale rose show will be held June 12 and 13. The New Jersey Floricultural So- ciety will hold a rose show on June 7. The Missouri Horticultural Society will hold a convention at Carrollton, June 4, 5, 6. The executive committee of the American Rose Society met in New York city on May 28. The Chicago Horticultural Society have selected the week from October 31 to November 6 for their flower show at the Coliseum. At the meeting of the New Haven County Horticultural Society, ilay 22, James Biuce made a striking exhibit of chrysanthemum flowers. go to press with the official program and list of pi izes for the annual games. If any one wishes to con- tribute an additional prize or insert an advertisement he should attend to same immediately. The "outing" committee of the New York Florists' Club are now ready to BEDDING PLANTS. A paper read before tbe Gardeners' and Florists' Club of Boston, by Thos. H. Westwood. Bedding plants are the plants of the masses. They are widely distributed. They are seen in the palace and they adorn the hovel. They bring light with their cheerful coloring. They fill the air with their sweet fragrance. Their reasonable cost brings them within the reach of all mankind. They do not seem to resent the ill treat- ment that is so often given them, but show forth their glory under great difficulties. We are not to enter into a discus- sion on growing bedding plants, but will say in passing to grow this class of plants successfully is just so much "a fine art" as it is to grow many of the more costly plants which receive such skillful treatment from the skilled artists. "Anyone can grow a geranium'' is an old saying, as well as a false one. The great height that some of them attain shows us that "anyone" is still with us growing them. There is most surely a place for the extensive use of these plants which are grown in such abundance. We commend the work of Mrs. Jack Gard- ner in offering prizes for this class of plants grown in window boxes. We congratulate the people of North Easton for the work being done there. The children's garden work ought to be encouraged. The care which the child gives to the garden is well spent, both from a moral and mental stand- point and the development of plant life teaches the precious lessons to the observant child. Here is an avenue of usefulness open to our club and we hope and recom- mend that some effort will be made along the line of clearing up the front- yards and back-yards of our city and suburbs, perhaps by offering prizes for the best kept yard, or by furnish- ing plants to those who are not able to pay for them and who wish to im- prove their environment. The ar- rangement of bedding plants is a sub- ject about which a great deal may be said, and this seems to be an op- portune time to discuss this great question. Strange to say, our amateur friends come in for a great deal less criticism than our professional friends do. The amateur arranges his plants as if they had dropped from the clouds. There seems to be an abandonment about their arrangement which is re- freshing. Let us turn and see what is being done in our ranks and let us discuss some of the bedding that is to be seen in and around Boston. Of course, where there is so much money speni, and where bedding is done on such a large scale, we naturally look to our city gardens. For enlightment we look for effects that come as near to nature, as one may come to nature along bedding lines We do not see enough grouping of plants of one variety. We see a good many plants grouped, that are at variance with each other. Ficus elastica, Celosia cris- tata, crotons, euonymus, all in a group are certainly mixing things, and are certainly a poor example at least tor educational purposes. We believe that plants of one variety in a group will give a more pleasing effect than a mixture of plants which seem to be antagonistic, the one to the other. We believe there are more geraniums grown for bedding purposes than any other variety of plant grown for bed- ding, and they are the most difficult to arrange, as it is so easy for the colors to clash, and to place the bed in the poorest situation we can find. The semi-doubles are our favorites on account of the lasting property of their flowers. We use a great many geraniums because we are requested to by our people. Where it is possi- ble we plant a whole avenue or sec- tion of our place with one variety. Keep the scarlets and pinks apart. For a dark mixture we give S. A. Nutt, Alphonse Ricard, and Bishop Wood. For a light mixture we use Poitevine, any good white variety and Mme. T. Thebant. We never use variegated varieties, in fact we do not grow them. The canna is the greatest acquisition for this class of work that has been Introduced for many years. They give such a tropical effect and are worth growing for their foliage alone, buc some of them have very striking flowers. A group of Admiral Dewey makes a very handsome bed. A group of Alphonse Bouvier planted sixty feet apart bringing an occasional plant to the .outer line of the bed which takes away any suggestion of formality, and filled in with Vernon begonias makes a superb group. This leads us up to tropical effects, the grandest of all our bedding, when we know how to arrange such groups. Musa ensete makes an imposing sub- ject for tropical beds. We do not use any variegated plants that are very pronounced but depend upon the varied shaped leaves for effect. To plant one of these groups, which must be of good dimensions, better have one good sized group, than many small groups dotted hither and thither. Place a large musa near the centre of the bed. Place other specimens widely apart throughout the bed. A few coming to the edge of the bed adds to its grandeur. Around the larg- est of the musas, group some free gi-owing canna, around others Cyperus alternifolia. Large plants of Dracena indivisa are planted throughout the bed. Dracena Braziliensis with its broad green leaves, Alooasia arborea adds strength to the group. Pen- nisetum with its beautiful plume and grassy foliage is a good neighbor to the alocasia. The dwarf Cyperus takes its place towards the outer edge with Carex Japonica, a dwarf gress. Cur- culigo recurvata is an interesting plant for this work, planted towards the edge where it stands sentinel over its dwarf friends. During the days when the air is not stirring this plant will sway to and fro like the pendultun of a clock, suggesting that the place is a well regulated one and always on the move. Ciotons, as bedders in the vicinity of Boston, do not develop their bright 720 HORTI CULTURE June 1, 1907 favor. We io not think the bright coloring of the croton is suggestive ot healthfulness, but instead we are im- pressed with the fact that nature is having a hard struggle with this child of hers, and in spite ot the old dame, the child develops red spots and yel- low streaks. Our Boston crotons outside are demure looking and dignified speci- mens refusing to put on a gaudy at- tire which is certainly to thei" credit. We would not advise going into this class of bedding too extensively. We prefer giving the plants a little more room than they are given in some of our gardens. We do not approve of planting so closoiv- together that the individual is merged into the whole. Give a little room to show forth the habit of the plant. At the same time this adds grace to the arrangement. We use the old Peristrophe augusti- folia for covering the ground and the bed is finished. Begonias are becoming very popular as bedders, and are being used in great quantities, the leader in our opinion being Vesuvius having a fuchsia like habit. The flowers make a quiet dis- play. Altogether, this is a charming plant for outside work, and cannot be recommended too highly. Our Mr. Sander has a variety of Erfordii bear- ing light pink flowers, a good grower and loves the sunshine. The red Erfordii gives great promise. Its foliage takes on a beautiful bronze after being planted out the red flowers making a splendid combination. We predict a great future for the begonia as a bedder. Carpet bedding is not so popular as of yore, but there is a great deal of it done and there is more of it overdone. Many gardeners make poor work of their design work. It is such a re- lief to one when he realizes he has not to erect a white elephant or a gate far enough ajar to allow the elephant to pass through. We believe those who do this kind of work are work- ing along lines that are artistic and sublime, rather than the monstrous and profane. We believe there is still some of it done that is apt to cause ' one to express his opinion in language bordering on the profane even in this enlightened age. How lidiculous to cut out these serpentine lines in the grass, Copley Square being a horrible example a few years ago. Rather have a large bed and the design worked out with the plants. But after all your time and energy is spent, how artificial it all is and how little enjoyment one gets out of all the patience and thou.ght that he must put into such work. I must say it takes painstaking and thoughtful study, to work out a bed of this kind, both on the plan and the execution of the work. It is needless to say that the coleus is rapidly disappearing. A large bed is seldom seen. We have seen ' salvia splendens planted through shrubbery borders. It certainly looked as if the shrubs or the salvias were not at home. The salvias were certainly out of their element and they looked it. All bedding plants should be kept away from the shrubs. We only men- tion a few ot the bedding plants that we may confine ourselves to the read- ing ot the paper. We might go on indefinitely discussing bedding plants, their use, and abuse. BULBOUS PLANTS FOR MASSING AND BEDDING. A Paper read before the Gardeners' and Florists' Club ot Boston by W. N. Craig. During the past few years there has been a wonderful growth in the popu- larity of hardy bulbous plants not due to any vagary of fashion, but rather to the general spread of a genuine love of flowers. Coming into bloom as they do after the long dreariness of winter they have ever had a charm for poets and lovers of nature. We cannot trot out any of the many familiar quota- tions which come to mind, but must rather pass on to enumerate some of their good qualities. Unlike the fash- ionable orchid and the carnation need- ing glass structures and skilled labor for t;heir culture, these hardy bulbs will thrive in almost any soil and sit- uation. Some of them are a trifle more delicate than others, but a good selection may be made of perfectly iron clad varieties which will succeed with almost any one. For bedding purposes tulips and hyacinths are the two predominant bulbous plants. The first-named lead in popularity, their comparative cheap- ness, ease of culture and great color varieties being the chief causes of their occupying a foremost position. Where an extensive system of bedding is car- ried out in individual beds, massing separate colors in a bed is the most effective, the softer and lighter shades should however, always predominate over the brighter ones, no matter whether the intervening spaces be of gravel or grass; the dark pinks, scar- lets, crimsons and purples should be placed farthest away from the house or from the principal observation point. At a distance these higher colors are telling, more so than the softer hues. If .a solitary bed on a lawn near a house is planted one solid color it soon becomes monotonous, however, and a mixed arrangement will be in better taste and prove well- satisfying. It should ever be borne in mind that we do not plant always to gratify our own tastes and desires, but rather those whom we serve. Gar- deners to be ultimately successful must first consult the wishes and desires of those by whom they are employed; it is in their power to make many sug- gestions which employers will be glad to receive and also introduce little in- novations which will from time to time prove pleasant surprises; btit we are digressing from our topic. A few of the best of the early bedding tulips are; Chrysolora, Proserpine, loost van Vondel (white), Keizer- kroon, scarlet and white Pottebak- kersi, Thomas Moore, Pink Beauty, Queen of the Netherlands, Couleur Cardinal and Prince of Austria. In doubles a few pleasing varieties are Couronne d'Or, Murillo, the Tournesols and Imperator Rubrorum. Following the early single and double tulips and excelling them in many respects are the late-flowering varieties in many beautiful colors, the Bybloemens, Bi- zarres and such late sorts as Picotees, Gesneriana, Bouton d'Or, Golden Crown, Retroflexa, Vitellena, Shandon Bells, and Elegans. As a rule these have much longer stems than the early varieties and for cutting are splendid. While some of these are higher priced than the early tulips we find the bulbs ' do not deteriorate from year to year in the same ratio. In addition to their use in solid beds tulips are excellent for mass effects along shrubbery borders. They may be used either in long bands of irreg- ular width or in clumps of fifty or more bulbs each. If used in bands it is best to use the softer shades for this purpose, keeping the darker colors for massing between shrubs a little far- ther back. Hyacinths are much higher priced than tulips and while very showy they have never attained any such popular- ity in America. For formal bedding they arc very good, but their extreme stiffness makes them unsuitable for bands or clumps in shrubberies; their stalks, being very brittle, become easily broken causing them to look untidy unless securely staked. When mixed they do not present a pleasing appearance, the colors clashing badly, but when in solid beds with a ground covering ot double white daisies or violas, they are very effective; bloom- ing earlier than tulips, they are some- times used in the same beds with them. If the two should perchance flower together the result is not un- satisfactory. One of the most strik- ing examples of how not to do it was noticed on a Commonwealth avenue lawn the past week. A mixed bed of tulips, hyacinths and narcissi of every imaginable color were flowering to- gether and the result was simply dis- tressing. Single bulbous flowers are in about every case preferable to doubles, and double hyacinths are dis- tinctly inferior to single ones in every way. A few good bedding hyacinths are: Red— Gertrude, Robert Steiger; white and blush — Grandeur a Mer- veille. La Grandesse, Baroness van Tuyll; blue— Charles Dickens, Baron von Tuyll, Regulus. The third important bulbous class we will refer to are the narcissi. A quickened interest in these is due in some measure to the many beautiful introductions of the hybridizers and to other forms secured from the Pyre- nees and other homes of the daffodils and the energy of the collectors. In Great Britain the culture of these in- creases enormously year by year. Where a comparatively few years ago growers had one to ten beds, "they now have acres, some of the larger cultiva- tors having 10, 20 to 50 acres devoted to them and marketing millions of flov,ers and bulbs annually. For cut- ting they are in season unrivalled, travelling well and lasting long in water. The colors may be less wide than those in tulips, but they embrace the most exquisite shades and harmo- nies unrivalled for delicacy and beauty by any other flower. Added to this is a perftmie delicious and unique, and surely here is a combination strong enough to arouse the enthusiasm of any flower lover. Narcissi are not used in our public gardens and on private estates for formal bedding as their merits war' rant. Their exceeding grace far ex- ceeds that of the tulip and hyacinth. Unlike the two latter bulbs they in nearly all cases improve in flowering qualities year by year and are imper- vious to showers which will break down hyacinths and damage tulips. June 1, 1907 HORTICULTURE. 721 TULIP DISPLAY IN THE SUNKEN GARDENS, FAIRMOUNT PARK, PHILADELPHIA. I"'"ni ;i iitHtt'»gr;iph hy a staff photo ;;rai»lier ^ in. pots, $6.00 per 100. 200 Beaute Poitevine. very large plants, 13° 15 inches in diameter, $6.00 per dozen. Call and inspect the stock before buying elsewhere. Bedding Plants I h.ive the following stock to offer in any size and in any quantity : SPLENDENS BONFIRE ST. UOUIS COLEUS in eight v..rieties AQER^TUM, dwarf blue QERHAN IVY HELIOTROPE, Little Giant RAHBLER ROSES in 6, 7 and 8 in. pots JOHN SCOTT Rutland Road and East 45th 5t. Telephone j8go Bedford. BROOKLYN. N. Y, A. C. LAKE Wellesley Kills Mass. DRACAENA INDIVISA 25c. to $1.00 each. Varleeated Funkias, out oi 3 in. pots, $5.00 per 100. Calla LilleSi "" bud or bloom, for Memorial Day, in 5 and 6 in. pots, 3SC each; $ jo.oo per lOO- Large Marshal Miel Roses, $<.coeach. K. E. JUUL, Elizabeth, N J. [Csraniums m OERANIUnS, standard varieties aod nov- Z eltifS for $2 00 per 100 up to 75c each. We B will send one thousand in twenty varieties, X our selection single and double for $18.00. ^ Caesar Franck. Beautiful soft crimson Ivy ! Geranium, 1905 Novelty, 250 each, $1.50 per doz., $10.00 per 100 Alliance, the handsome semi double hybrid between an Ivy and a Zonal color of the Col. Baden-Powcll, strong robust grower, 25 cts. each, $1.50 per doz., $10 00 per 100. Special offer for a short time. To in- troduce the newer varifties and to give an opportunity to have them thoroughly tested we will for a short time send one each of TOO varieties of the 1905 and igo6 novelties, our selection for $10.00 cash. This collection will include those of such noted introducers as Bruant, Lemoine, Rozain-Bouchalat and H. Cannell & Sons and represent one of ithe finest collections of geranium novelties ever offered in this country. Do not ask us to send less than ko at this price. If you haven't our Geranium* Catalogue send for it. All stock is in A No. i condition and from 2 inch pots, unless otherwise stated. Our wholesale catalogue to the trade only. ^ Visitors always welcome J CASH WITH ORDER I R.Vincent. Jr.. &Sons Go. i WHITE MARSH, MD. Geraniums Geraniums The following varieties, in 4 in. pots, in bud and bloom, in fine condition. $6 per 100. S. A. Nutt, Beaute Poitevine, LaFayette, John Doyle, Bruanti, Marq. Castellane, Trego, Buchner, Richard Brett, Ricard, F. Perkins, Jean Viaude, Double Grant, Marq. de Montmort and several others. Selection of sorts to remain with us. Cash to accompany all orders. J. E. FELTHOUSEN 154 Van Vranken A SCHENECTADY. N. Y. JOHNSGHEEPERS&GO. ARNHEM, HOLLAND for Reliable BULBS and PLANT* 726 horticulture: June 1, :907 N.B. NO POSTPONEMENT Of Weddings or Graduations on account of cold weather.. GET READY to sup|)ly j'our customers with up-to-date Baskets, Vases, and Fetchy Trimmings. Commencement Baskets We have the most beautiful, varied and extensive assortment of these Creations in America. They are irresistible. Prices 15 cents to $1.25 each. A money-making collection shipped for $10.00. Try it. INSCRIPTIONS, BOUQUET HOLDERS, ( REPE PAPEE, VASES, TONE WARE, FIBRE RIBBON, and all other Seasonable Supplies. THE tiOth CENTURY PLANT STAND, Always Useful. Send for complete catalogue. H. BAYERSDORFER & CO., 1129 Arch St., Phila., Pa. The Florists Supply House of America. -g^iiiuinivvMvvw>^%\n"»***»^*"**"****************^*^*»^"***********»***^*******"""—- -^ I Best Flowers at Best Prices BEAUTY, RICHMOND and All Other ROSES, CARNATIONS, VALLEY, STOCK, PEAS, AND ALL OTHER CHOICE FLOWERS. In our WHOLESALE COMMISSION FLORISTS' DEPARTMENT in addition to our regular wholesale EVERGREENS and FLORISTS' SUPPLIES CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED HENRY M. ROBINSON & CO., 8, II and 15 Province St. and 9 Chapman Place, See our Greens Advertisement on paee 731. L. D. Tolaphona, Main 2Bia Boston, Mass. NEWS NOTES. Snow flakes tell on Boston Common on the evening of May 28. been removed to be replaced by a new stnicture. No damage was done to the stock as it was in readiness to be moved (he next day. The business of the Central Green- houses, Sandusky, O., will be offered for sale on account of the illness of the proprietor, D. J. Mackey. H. P. Potter, Wilmington, Del., has directed the work of beautifying the grounds around the city hall with plants, an innovation that is attract- ing much attention. PERSONAL. Among recent visitors to New York was Prank H. Houghton, of Houghton & Clark, Boston. The Florists' Hail Association com- pleted twenty years of existence on June 1st, 1907. Every claim has been paid and its financial standing is O. K. In addition to a large emergency fund the association has a reserve of over $17,000. JOHN F. ESLER, Sec'y. Julius Roehrs Company have a new rambler rose which is sure to make a sensation when introduced. The flowers are single, bright pink fading to white "at the base of the petals, fragrant, very persistent and borne in enormous trusses. It appears to be also a continuous bloomer for, simul- taneous with the blooming, buds of all sizes are in sight at the tips of the new gi-owths. The foliage is very glossy and the plant is hardy. It is yet unnamed. Miss Zana Ariel Shaw, daughter of J. Austin Shaw, and Mr. Percy Noel of the New York Commercial staff, were married on May 24. Charles Loechner of Yokohama Nur- sery Company is again able to be at his desk after a long confinement in the New York German Hospital. OBITUARY. A. Schultheis and family will sail for Europe on the Kaiser Wilhelm der Grosse on July 2. Mr. Schultheis has entirely recovered from his severe illness of last season. We learn from Arthur Cowee, the gladiolus specialist of Berlin, N. Y., that although the season is unusually late he will undoubtedly conclude planting his bulbs not more than a week later than ordinary, and the acreage will be practically the same as last year. Dr. Joseph D. Mansfield, born March 22, 1817, died in Wakefield, Mass, May 22. He was one of the original mem- bers of the Wakefield Horticultural Society. The Grand Rapids Greenhouse Co., contemplates repairs and improve- ments of the Stover property at Glen- ville, Mich., which they have pur- chased and will enter into possession of on July 1. The plant at Grand Rapids will be increased by 100,000 feet of glass, and brought up to date in every particular. The high wind on May 19 blewdown the end of one of the largest green- houses of J. H. Dunlop, Toronto, and a portion of the house about 240 feet collap.sed. Two adjoining houses had William O'Reilly, who has made the Cousino Gardens at Loto, Chili, one of the most interesting gardens in the world, died at his home in Parque Cousino on Jan. 7. He was of Irish extraction and received training in the Kew gardens. William M. Cottle of Waterbury, Ct., aged 65, and little Arthur Gordon Miellez, the 4-year old son of his fore- man, Adolph Miellez, were struck and instantly killed by a train while driv- ing across the tracks at Brown's cross- ing on the Waterlown branch of the New Haven R. R. Mr. Cottle was a prominent Mason and Odd Fellow and has been in the florist business in Waterbury for the past twelve years. MOVEMENTS OF GARDENERS. J. Ahearn has been appointed gar- dener for Henry Clews, Newport, R. I., to succeed James Murray. William Austin, lately assistant to Mr. James Boyd at "Beechwood," Newport, has been appointed gardener for Mr. Moffet at Islip, Long Island. John Roach, for some years gar- dener for Mrs. O. H. P. Belmont at ilempstead. Long Island, visited Ire- land last year with the intention of staying over there permanently, but our latest information is that he has returned to Hempstead and the em- ployment of Mrs. Belmont. STILL IN BUSINESS. Our Montreal note in issue of May 18. stating that Mrs. Graves had re- tired from business, proves to have been unfounded. Mr. Graves died some two months' ago, but his widow is still conducting the business at their greenhouses in Westmount. June 1, 1907 horticulture: 7zT NEWS NOTES. I. E. Cobiirn, Everett, Mass., has opened a retail store on BromfieUl street, Boston. Miss E. H. Canfield. for many years with J. I. Gurney & Co., has assumed the management of the new store and greenhouse at 1889 Dorchester avenue, Dorchester, Mass. Fire, caused by the explosion of an oil stove, destroyed the potting shed and connecting corridor of John Young's greenhouse at Bedford, N. Y., on May 24. l^oss fully covered by insurance. One of the most striking floral effects is seen in Small's window, Broadway, New York, this week — a vase of tall tiger lilies of remarkable growth and finish, far excelling anything one sees when this lily is bloomed out- doors. Florists looking for something out of the ordinary line of decorative material should make a note of this for next season. L. tigrinum Fortune! splendens is the finest variety. The new store of W. H. Donohoe, under the new Hotel Seville, 17 East 2Sth street. New York, is a very hand- some and convenient establishment, area 2;ix67, and a basement room of equal extent. The walls are covered with Tapestrola, a sort of burlap in dark forest green, and mirrors are freely used. The window floor is of decorated tile and the store floor is of polished quartered oak. BUSINESS CHANGES. Mrs. Mary Weisenberger has pur- chased the business and greenhouses of C. H. Hollied, Maryville, Md. W. E. Ingalls, Bridgeton, Me., who met with serious loss by tire recently, has offered his greenhouse for sale and will give up the business. The Lakeside Floral Co., Inc., Houghton, Mich., intends to tear down and remove to Chassell the Lutev greenhouses recently purchased by them. John Sambrook of Sambrook Bros., Troy, N. Y.. has leased the green- houses of .Arthur Cowee, Berlin, N. Y., and Peter J. Shroder is in charge. This range consists of about 20,000 feet. Roses and carnations will be the specialty. K The Park Floral Co. J. A. VALENTINE Pres. BOSTON FLORIST LEHER CO. Mjnufacturersd FLORISTS' LETTERS ORAL SCRIPT LETTERS AND EMBLEMS ONCE USED ALWAYS USED For sale by all first classsiipply houses Madeby ORAL MFC. CO. 26 Hawley St., Boston DENVER, 644 Fourth Ave., LOUISVILLE, KY. Florists Out of Town Taking orders for delivery In New York City or Vicinity can have thenn filled In best manner and specially delivered by . . • • • Thomas Young, Jr. ThiB wooden box nicely stained and varnlglied, 18x30x13, made In two Bec- tlons, one for each size letter, given away with firet order of 500 letters Block Letters, 1 54 or 2 Inch size per 100, $2. Script Letters, 3. Fastener with each letter or word. Used by leading florists everywhere and for sale by all wholesale florists and supply dealers N. f . McCARTnV, Manager 66 Pearl Street, BOSTON. MASS. 41 W. 28th Street, New York COLORADO JACOB SCHULZ, Out Finworc of best quality in season VlUI r lUWClo delivered promptly to anv address. Write, Telegraph or Telephone. Cumberland and Home Phones 223 and 984. JOHN BREITMEYER'S =^SONS— Cor. Miami and Qratiot Aves. DETROIT, MICH. Artistic Designs . . . Higli Grade Gut Blooms We cover all Michigan points and Bood •ections of Ohio, Indiana and Canada J. HAUSWIRTH Temporarily Located -at- 13 Congress Street CHICAGO AUDITORIUM ANNEX Tel. Harrison 588 SAMUEL MURRAY Florist Coates House Conservatory lOir BROADWAY, KANSAS CITY, MO Both 'Phones 2670 Mafo FRED C. WEBER FLORIST ♦326-28 CT I nilTS MO. OLIVE STREET '^ * • l-ViUl»5» 1'1.V»« Eatabllslied 1873 Lour Distance Fbone Bell LiadeU 6M williamlTrock Flower Co. KANSAS CITY. - MO. will carefully execute orders for Kansas City and any town in MiFsouri or Kansas. William J. Smyth FLORIST Cor. Micblgan Ave, and 3lst St.. CHICAGO We ship to all points in Illinois and Iowa. Phones: Douglas 744, Douglas 523, Douglas 740 ATLABTA. ATLANTA FLORAL GO. " Ifr'Sr* ATLANTA GEORGIA. ALEX. MeCONNELL 571 Fifth Ave., New York City Telegraphic ordera forwarded to «ny part of the United States, Canada, and an principal cities of Europe. Orders transferred or entrusted by the trade t* our selection for deilTery on steaa- ships or elsewhere recelTS specUl attcBtlon. Telephoiic Calls, 340 and 341 38th St. Cable Address, ALEXCOHNELL NOTE NEW ADDRESS WILLIAMH.DONOHOE FLORAL DECORATOR 17 East 28th St., New York Special Attention to Theatre and Steamer Order* and reliable deliveries gruaranteed DAVID CLARKE'S SONS Deliver orders from any part of the country to. New York City Or OUT^GOINQ STEAMERS Write or telegraph , 2139=2141 Broadway, New York. Telephone 1552-1553 Columbus YOUSn NUGENT 42 West 28 St., NEW YORK "rLOWERS BY TELEGRAPH" WASHINGTON, D. C. GUDC BROS CO FLORISTS 1214 r ST.NW WAatllN0TON.DC QUDE'S Geo. H. Cooke FLORIST Connecticut Avenue and L Street WASHINOTON. D. C. Send flower orders for delivery In BOSTON and all NEW ENGLAND POINTS THOS. F? CALVIN 124 Tremont St., Boston Theodore Miller FLORIST Long Distance Phofles: Bell, Forest 56; Klnlo«K Dtlnar 4833 Dalmar Boul. ST. LOUIS, MO. 728 HORTICULTURE June 1, 1907 I^^^^^^^KmtMKWIWOWWIKWWWWWmiWIWWWWWWWWWHW Gattleya Mossiae VERY CHOICE FLOWERS $50.00 per 100 VALLEY VERY CHOICE $3 AND $4 PER 100 LEO NIESSEN GO. TS' 1209 Arch St., PHILA. store open from 7 A. M. to 8 P. M. Choice Valley Daisies Sweet Peas Peonies and other Specialties on June Weddings. S. S. PENNOCKMEEHAN CO. THE Pl'SSK'tV&E PHILADELPHIA Store closes at 8 p. m. 1608-1618 LUDLOW ST. y EVERYTHING SEASONABLE IN ? 5 CUT FLOWERS* 5 EDWARD REID. «??.;?.•,?'• I • 15^6 R»nstead Steet, PHILADELPHIA V K Bton CloMi 8 P.M. 4 ^/ - f CUT FLOWER BOXES EDWARDS FOLDING BOX CO MANUFACTURERS PHILADELPHIA. PA. 4- k_ GEO. A. SUTHERLAND CO. CUT FLOWERS Florists' Supplies and Letters 34 HAWLEY STREET - BOSTON PEONIES In quantity. Cood assortment at right price. 'W. E. McKISSICK Wholesale Florist 1331 Filbert St.. PHILADELPHIA Cut Flowers ... and ... Florists' , Growers and Nursery mens' Supplies A. L RANDALL CO., ^'"'Uctr '' Catalog mailed upon request DAILY CONSIGNMENTS From 40 to 60 Growers W« can Care for your cutflower wants to advantage. E. F. WINTERSON CO. 4S-47-49 WABASH AVE., - CHICAGO ROBERT J. DYSART, Public Jtccountant and Jtuditor Simple methods of correct accounting especially adapted for florists' use. Books Balanced and Adjusted Merciiaots Banic Building 28 STATE ST., • BOSTON Telephone, Main ft . — mi W. McKELUR 51 WABASH AVE., CHICAGO Western Headquarters for Choice Orchids Valiej^i Hoses and all Cut Flowers PETER REINBERQ WHOLESALE CUT FLOWERS 51 Wabash Av., Chicago, 111. In writing advertlserB mention Hortlcnltnn and all other ROSES AMERICAN BEAUTY LILY OF THE VALLEY, CARNATIONS WELCH BROS., 226 Devonshire St., Boston, Mass. WHOLESALE FLOWER MARKETS TRADE PRICES— Per 100 — TO DEALERS ONLY CHICAGO May «7 ROSES Am. Beauty, Fan. &Sp '* Extra No. t *' Lower grades Bride, 'Maid, Golden Gate, F.&S.. " " " " Extra. . *' " ** No. I & lw.gr. Liberty, Richmond, Fan. & Sp. ... " " Lower grades. Chatecay, Morgan, Fan. & Sp " " Lower grades KilIarney,WeUesley, Fan.&Sp... " " Lower grades CARNATIONS Fancy and Novelties Ordinary MISOELLANEOUS Sweet Peas Cattleyas Tulips, Daffodils Lilies Callas ■ Lily of the Valley Gardenias Mignonette Lilacs (loo bunches) Peonies. . Adaantum Smllax • Asparagus Plumosus, strings. " " & Sprcn. (eoo bchs.) to 35.00 to 20.00 to 12.00 to 6.00 to 6.00 to 4.00' to 3 00 to 6.00 to 3.00 6.00 3.00 7.00 3.00 4 00 2.00 ■50 40.00 40.00 25.00 15.00 8.00 8.00 5.00 4.00 10.00 5.00 8.00 5.00 8.00 5.00 3.00 1. 00 50.00 12.00 10.00 2.00 ■50 4.00 25.00 6.00 1. 00 18.00 35.00 35.00 15.00 12,00 4.00 1.50 8.00 50.00 8.00 r.50 20.00 50.00 50.00 TWIN CITIES May 27 PHILA. May 37 BOSTOir May 30 35.00 20.00 ra.oo 6.00 6 00 4.00 2.00 6.00 4.00 6 00 4.00 6.00 4.00 3.00 1.50 40.00 35 00 15-00 8.00 8.00 6.00 4.0D 8.00 6.00 8.00 6.00 8.00 6.00 4.00 3.00 .75 to I 00 to 3.00 to 4.00 12.50 to 15.00 13.50 to 15.00 2.00 to 3.00 I-OO to 9.00 3 00 to 5.00 to 8.00 to 10.00 1. 00 to 1.50 to 30 00 to 50.00 to ... 20.00 iS.OO 6.00 3.00 6.00 4.00 2.00 8.00 2.00 6.00 3.00 5.00 3.00 3.00 1.50 .35 40.00 1.00 8.00 8.00 2.00 15.00 2.00 10.00 8.00 1.50 15.00 35.00 35-00 25.00 15.00 8.00 5.00 8.00 5.00 3.00 10.00 S-oo 8.00 5.00 6.00 4.00 2.50 •75 50.00 2.00 10.00 10.00 4.00 50.00 10.00 50,00 50 00 20.00 15.00 8.00 3.00 6.00 3.00 2. CO 8.00 3.00 4.00 3.00 6.00 2.00 to to to to to to to to to to to 3 00 3.00 .25 to 35.00 to I . 50 to 10.00 to 10.00 to .50* to 3.00 to I. 00 to 8.00 to to 1.00 ts.oo to 3^.00 to 35.00 so. 00 lO.OO 6.00 8.00 4.00 3.00 13.00 6.00 6.00 3.00 8.00 4.00 5.00 3.00 I 00 60.00 a.5« 13. 00 13.00 3.00 19.00 2.00 15.00 1.50 16.00 50.00 50.00 POEHLMANN BROS. CO. Grow and Ship the Finest AMERICAN BEAUTIES in the World. 35-37 Randolph St., - CHICAGO, ILL. The Florists' Supply House of America Can fill harry orders. Telepbone or Telegrapb H. BAYERSDORFER & CO. II 29 Arch St., Philadelphia TO BUYERS Patronize our advertisers, they will treat you ricsht June 1, 1907 horticulture: 729 CUT FLOWER MARKET REPORTS Memorial Day, always BOSTON the biggest day in tho year for the Boston wholesale flower trade, has far out- stripped its record this yeai- and reached a volume and value of goods moved never approached by any holi- day, under any circumstances, hereto- fore. This, notwithstanding the un- favorable conditions for securing needed material which, if it could be had. for all demands would swell the total sales to a much greater extent. The usual outdoor flowers of the sea- sou are missing. Lilacs are the main reliance in the outdoor class this year: tulips of the late varieties are eagerly bought up; poet's narcissus is about the only other garden flower available; these are in plentiful sup- ply. Stocks and astilbe, especially forced for the occasion, are in the market but in so green a condition as to be of little consequence. Pansies at ^1.50 to $2.00 a thousand have been disposed of in enormous quanti- ties Carnations are in active de- mand and have experienced a con- siderable stiffening of values but roses have not advanced to any extent and, as might be expected, the lower grades have found the best sale. Growers and wholesalers have been working early and late and Memorial Day, 1907, has certainly made a new high record. People that are usually wholesale sellers at Christmas and other holidays are buyers now. Business the previous BUFFALO week was good to a cer- tain extent. Flowers were not overplentiful. Beauties have been in good supply together with Richmond, Killarney, Chatenay, Lib- erty. Bride and Bridesmaid, the lat- ter showing much mildew but the col- or has been superb. A good lot of or- dinary stock was handled and sold better than previous weeks. Carna- tions of the colored line were a little scarce at times but plenty of white could be obtained. Outdoor stock has not been plentiful. A good portion of the tulips are of poor quality, short stemmed and small flower and show the effects of frost. It looks as if the market will be short on outdoor stock for' Memorial Day, as lilacs, deutzia, lily of the valley, peonies, etc., will not be in bloom. Callas and Harristi are scarce and good demands have been had on other flowers. Wood ferns have not been too plentiful while adiantum, Sprengeri and other greens sold well. The weather has at COLUMBUS last turned warm, and it really seems as if growing conditions were at hand. Stock of all kinds is more plenty, es- pecially carnations, which are al- ways our main-stay. Roses are good, also, and as everything can now be sold at most reasonable rates, the over- the-counter trade with all the craft has bee"!! unusually good the past week. There will be an especially large busi- ness done for Memorial Day. as indi- cated by the large number of advance orders that have been placed. The one drawback will be the lack of out- door stock; the trade for this holiday demands large bunches of flowers and at reasonable rates: this will be diffi- cult to do this year with so little hardy stock. The seedsmen are very busy with retail counter trade and bed- ding as well as vegetable plants. Trade in every line is very satisfac- tory. While business in gen- DETROIT eral is not very brisk, the daily supply at our wholesale houses cannot cope with the demand. The extreme bashfulness of gentle Spring is to be charged up with this general lack of cut flowers. This season just passing has been a great trial for the old principle of supply and demand as price regulators. The growers had an extremely poor cut all through the winter as far as quality is concerned. In looking over their financial harvest though, the result is very gratifying because there never was a glut, but always good prices instead. Our cemeteries will look rather desolate this Decoration Day. The florists attending to this line of work have not been able to do any- thing worth speaking of on accouijt of weather conditions. The long looked INDIANAPOLIS for s e a s o n a b le weather has at last come and placed the market and trade conditions on a better level. The planting branch of the business is now quite active. Trade from the retail- er's view was never better at this sea- son of the year. Beauties are fine but not over plentiful. Teas still hold their own as to quality and supply. Carnations are more than plentiful, the qtiality keeping up well. Abund- ance of fine sweet peas are on the mar- ket. Gladioli, lilacs, irises, and peonies are to be had in limited quantities. Very few out-door flowers can be counted on for Decoration Day. The market is short of good ferns, while smilax and other greens &re equal to demand. Weather conditions NEW YORK for the past few days have been unprece- dented for the season, and the result has been a situation unparalleled in the flower market of this city for Me- morial Day. The outdoor material usually so abundant as to spoil any tendency to special activity in florists' flowers is missing, and lilacs and out- door lily of the valley, ordinarily past and gone at this date, are just begin- ning to come in. No extraordinary preparations for a demand having been made, this market actually finds itself in worse shape than is the case in other centres usually less favored, but which have access to quantities of stocks, astilbes and other, material brought forward in heat for Memorial Day exigencies. Consequently there has been an onslaught on everything from outdoor or indoor sources, and the wholesalers have been cleaned out with surprising rapidity, while orders for thousands upon thousands of car- nations have been turned down for lack of goods with which to fill them. Of course this condition cannot last long, but it will require a series of warm days to bring about any great demoralization in the market. One consequence of the cold spring has been the continuance of society people in town to a later date than usual, and the retail business is reported as excellent all around. A few good vio- lets are still being sent in and one grower at least is cutting a nice crop of chrysanthemums. Conditions here PHILADELPHIA have greatly Im- proved since last report. Stock has shortened up on ac- count of the dull weather with no dim- inution in demand, the consequence being a much healthier tone all round, not so much in an increase of prices as in a general cleaning up of arriving shipments, there being no such tran- sactions as twenty thousand Brides at twenty cents a hundred as took place last week. Beauty roses moved well, the outside demand being brisk and keeping the market in healthy con- dition. Brides moved better, but out- side of a clean-up little improvement took place, prices remaining about stationary. Bridesmaids were off both in color and quality. Richmonds went well especially in the shorter grades. Killarneys were in fine shape and among the best sellers in the market. The carnation market is in a very healthy condition and the outlook is for shorter supplies. There will not be nearly enough to go around tor Decoration Day trade. Sweet peas are in good demand, but the quality is nothing extra. Lily of the valley is fine and going much better. Garden- ias are plentiful and cheap, a great deal of southern stock arriving. The iris market has also been spoiled by southern arrivals. Cattleyas are about the only orchids that cut any figure at present. Peonies are late. Nothing doing (his side of Washington. A big loss to the peony men of Washington, Baltimore and Philadelphia. All ou" supplies that amount to anything are coming from farther south. The com- bination of dull weather and a late season makes Decoration Week this vear exceptional — with a scramble tor stock all round both local and ship- ping. There is very SAN FRANCISCO little news ■ to tell about San Francisco, except that we are ret- ting our calamities too close together. We" were just getting our first breath after the fire and were beginning to settle down to business when the street-car operators, telephore oper- ators, iron workers — in fact, about halt of the working classes go on strike for higher wages and shorter hours. Of course every tradesman, es- pecially the florist, is doing very little business Flowers are not plentiful and would bring good prices if it was net for above mentioned conditions. The cold, disagree- TWIN CITIES able weather has af- fected the retail trade to a large extent. One or two liright days during the week gives us a good chance for comparison, but trade this spring will undoubtedly fall short of a year ago. from the retailer's point of view, and what affects the store man must also affect the grower and wholesaler. Spring flowers ars practically an unknown commodity. The stock at the present time is about the same we have had all winter. A few early tulips are offered; the de- Coiithiiifi/ oil fa^'e yjf'. 730 HORTICUI-TURi: June 1, 1907 JOHN YOUNG WHOLESALE fLORIST Finest American Beauties and Carnations 51 West 28 St. - NEW YORK FORD BROTHERS 4» West 28tli Street, NEW YORK fi ROSES FIKGY CHiS A FuU Line of All CUT FLOWERS Telepbone. 3870 or 3871 Madison Sanar« JOHN I. RAYNOR i Wholesale Commission Florist ^^^Jtills.T'^S^^BlT' ^ ^ A full line of Choice Cut Flower stock for all purposes. Comprises every variety J frown for New York market, at current prices TEL. 1998 MADISON SQUARE ' 49 W. 28 St., New York City Walter F. Sheridan Wholesale Commission Dealer in CHOICE CUT FLOWERS 59 Wast 28th Striet, Mew York Telephone: 3532-3533 nadlson Square Charles Millang 50 West 29th St., New York City HEADQUARTERS FOR NOVELTIES ORCHIDS A SPECIALTY THE HIGHEST \/ A 1 1 CV Al-M*>^« GRADE OF VMkkbl ON HAND GARDENIAS, DAISIES, ROSES AND CARNATIONS JAMES McMANUS, 7S9'Mad°8a. 42 W. 28th St., New York Cut Flowers on Commission A Reliable Place to Consig:ii to or order from Telephone: 3860-3871 Madison Square 1 — . _, . . A.L.YOUNG&CO. WHOLESALE FLORISTS 84 West 28th St., NEW YORK Telephone 3559 Madison Square Consignments of choice cut flowers solicited. Prompt payments. Give us a trial. 1 Wholesale Commission Florist CHOICE CUT FLOWERS 57 West 28th St. New York. Special Attemion to Shipping Orders Telephones: aaoo, asoi, Madison Square Write for Current Prices HfHOLESALE COMMISSION FLORIST '4>p«n 0 a. m. Dally J. K. ALLEN 106 W. 28 St.. ,NEW YORK TELEPHONE 167 MADISON SQ. All Grades of Flowers for All Grades of Buyers NEW YORK QUOTATIONS PER 100-TO DEALERS ONLY Ami. Beauty , fan mod sp " extra " No. I *' * Lower p'adcs Bride, 'Maid, Golden Gate, fan &sp " ' *' " " Extra. . . " " " No. t & Iw, gr. Liberty, Richmond, fancy & special " " lower grades . • Chatenay, Morgan, fancy and spec. *' " lower grades . • Killamey, Wellesley , fan. and spec. " " lower grades. Gttraatlons, F«icyand Novelties.. Last Half sf Week •ii«n( May 25 1907 iS-oo to 90.00 8.00 to 10.00 5.00 to 8.00 l.oo to 3.00 5.00 to 6.00 3.00 to 5.00 1.50 to 5.00 8.00 to 10.00 a. 00 to 4.00 4.00 to 6.00 1.00 to J.oo 5.00 to 3.00 1.50 to 3.00 3.00 to 4.00 FlntHalfofWfiek beginning May 27 15.00 to 8.00 to 5.00 to 1.00 to 5.00 to 3.00 to 1 . 50 to 8.00 to 3.00 to 4.00 to 1.00 to 5.00 to 1.50 to 3.00 10 30. ao 10.00 8.00 3.00 6.00 5.00 5.00 10.00 4.00 6.00 3.00 8.00 3.00 4.00 Cariiatloiu, Ordinary Sweet Peas (100 bunches) C«ttleya« Lille* CaHas Uiy o4 the Valley Qardenlai nignonette Lilacs (100 bunches) Peonies Adlantum " Croweanum Smilax Asparagus Plumosus, strings " " & Spren. (loobchs.) Last Half of Weak ending May 25 1907 X .00 to 3.00 to 40.00 to 6.00 to 6.00 to .50 to 3. 00 to 1.00 to 4.00 to 8.00 to .50 to 1,00 to 10.00 to 35.00 to 15.00 to ■.5* 8.00 60.00 8.00 8.0D 9.00 30.00 3.00 30.00 10,00 1.00 1.50 15.00 35oe 35.00 FlretHalftfVMfc beginnlag May 27 1907 1.00 to 3.00 to 40.00 to 6.00 to 6.00 to .50 f 3.00 to 1.00 to 4.00 to 8.00 to .50 to 1.00 to 10.00 to 25.00 to 15.00 s.5« 8.00 6o.o* 6.00 8.00 9.00 30.00 3.00 30,00 10. VO 1. 00 1.50 15. •• 3500 to 95.00 ORCHIDS AT ALL SEASONS WM. STUART ALLEN CO. Commission Merchants in Cut Flowers 53 WEST 28TH STREET, NEW YORK Telephone 356 Madii^on Square Edward C. Horan Wholesale Florist 55 WEST 28th ST. w. l^l Msdiso. &H New York TRAENDLY A SCHENCK WHOLESALE FLORISTS Famish best stock at fail prices all the year round Send for qnstation. on faU ocden Tel. 798.799 Madison Sq. 44 WeSt 28th StrOCt, NCW YOfk Citf Alexander J. Guttman THE WHOLESALE FLORIST OF NEW YORK 43 WEST 28tK STREET PHONES. 1004. -lOGS MAOI.SON SQUARE ENOUGH SAID In writing to Advertisers kindly mention Horticulture June 1, 1907 HORTICULTURE 731 EXTRA FINE FANCY and DAGGER FERNS $2.50 per lOOO GREEN and BRONZE $7.50 Case of 10,000 <^ AVHolesale 38-40 BROADWAY. . . DISCOUNT ON LARGER ORDERS GALAX, $ 1 .25 per 1 OOO, LEUCOTHOE SPRAYS, $ 1 .OO per 1 00, $7.50 per 1 000 Let us have your standing order for Fern. BOXWOOD 20c lb., 50 lbs. $8.50 Florists DETROIT, MICH. Michigan Cut Flower Exchange Incorporated 84 HAWLEY STREET BOSTON, MASS. SEND FOR PRICES Headquarters in Western New York FOR ROSES, CARNATIONS And all kinds of Seasonable Flowers WM. F. KASTING Wholesale Commission Florist, also Dealer In Florists' Supplies and Wire Designs. 383-87 ELLICOTT ST. BUFFALO, N.Y. Give us a trial. We can please you. The Reliable Commission House Richmond Roses and Rich FJowers of all varieties JOS. S. FENRICH 110 W. 28th Streot, New York Tel. 334'335 Madison Square BOXES BOXES BOXES LIGHT WOOD CUT.FIOWER BOXES Sizes in Stock 3 X 4 X 20 3 X 5 X 34 Sx 7 X2l « X 6 X 24 4x IS x24 6 X 12 X 24 6x 12x 30 nx I2x 36 6 X 12 X 36 6 X 15 X 42 6 X 15 X 48 per lOO S4.00 4. SO 4.50 6.80 9.oa 10.5O 13.50 14.00 15 OO 30.00 33.00 Write for samples and prices in car load lots. 6ETM0RE BOX FACTORY, Incorporated, BELLEVILLE, ALA. NEWS NOTES. Cut blooms of rose Lady Gay are seen occasionally Id the stock of some of the New York retail flower stores and aie used with graceful eitect in artistic decorative work. The big trusses 3f pink flowers are very showy. Traendfy & Schenck have completed a substantial addition to their whole- sale establishment in West 28th street, New York, by building over the yard in the rear, an area of about 25 feet square. It is well-lighted and venti- lated and makes an excellent storage room for flowers. Send for Our Weekly Price List on Cut Flowers Best Flowers 1 'the Boston Market I ^iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiHiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiimiiiiimiiiiiimis Headquarter. ^ ^^Q^ aOCl DACGER TERN^ | SELECTED STOCK E Fancy, $1.75 per 1000; Dageeri, $1.50 per 1000. N. F. MCCARTHY & CO. I Laarel Festooaing, best made, 4c, 5c anil 6c per yard: once used, always used. Laarel Wreaths, SSOOperdoz.: cheaper grades if wanted. Soathern Smllax. fa.icy stock, ."jO-ib. casc^, $5 50. Braoch Laurel, 3.> per bunch. Princess Pine. 7c per ib. Brilliant, Bronze or Green Galax, No. 1 stock, 75c per 1000, or $6 50 per case of 10.000. " ''~*' 5 Telegraph office : New Salem, Mass. Long distance telephone connection!- CROWL FERN CO., Millington,Mass. = aiiiiiiiiMiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiMiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiimiiiiiiiiiiiiijiJr NEW CROP DAGGER AND FANCY FERNS $2.00 per 1000. WE HAVE VERY FINE CUT BOX WOOD. bronze: and green galax. Per 1000, $1.00; Case of 10,000, $7,50 Best Southern Smllax, $3i50 ^^^ $7 per case. Headquarters for all FLORISTS' SUPPLIES. Wire Deiigni, Cut Wire. Letters, ImmorteUes, Cycas Leaves. Wiieat Sheave*. Ribbons, Corrugated Boxes, etc. LAUREL FESTOONING, sc and 6c. per yard. HENRY Nl. ROBINSON & CO., 15 Province St., 9 Chapman PI., Boston, Mass. L. D.Teleplione, Main, a6i7-i6i8. WHOLESALE FLOWER MARKETS. CINCINNATI May (3 DETROIT May 20 ROSES I Am. Beauty, Fan. and Sp. | " Extra I No.i j " Lower grades I Bride, 'Maid, Golden Gate. F. & 5. j " " " " Extra ! " " " No. 1 &lw.gr. Liberty, Richmond, Fan. & Sp. • . ■ " '' Lower grades, j Chatenay, Morgan, Fan. & Sp " " Lower grades. Kjllamcy, Wellesley, Fan. & Sp... \ " *' Lower grades I CARNATIONS Fancy and Novelties Ordinary MISCELLANEOUS I Sweet Peas I Cattleyas Tulips, Daffodils Lilies , Callas Uly of the VaUey Gardenias \ Mignonette j Lilacs (loo bunches) j Peonies I Adiantum , Smilax ■ , Aaparagus Plumosus, strings | " *' & Spren. (toobchs.) j 30.00 to 1 5.00 to 6.00 to 5.00 3.00 4.00 to 3.00 1. 00 25.00 10.00 10.00 8. GO 6 00 4.00 8.00 6.00 8 00 6.00 3.00 3.00 .50 to •75 10.00 8.00 3.00 3.00 19. 00 10.00 4 00 to.oo to 40,00 to 1. 00 13.50 50.00 35.00 30. 00 to 25.00 15.00 4.00 6.00 to to 3.00 to 6.00 to 3,00 to 6.00 to 3.00 to 6.00 to 3.00 to 3.00 to 2.eo to 20.00 1 7.00 8.00 s-oo 8 00 5-00 8.00 5.00 8.00 5.00 4 00 3.00 ■ 50 to 50 .c» to 13. 00 13. 00 3.00 35 00 3 00 1.50 15.00 50.00 30.00 1500 15.00 4.00 3. 00 30.00 to 30.00 PER 100. "TO DEALERS ONLY. BUFFALO PITTS BUfta May 27 1 May 37 15.00 8.00 3.00 7.00 6.00 3.00 10.00 3.00 10.00 3.00 10.00 3.00 3.50 1.50 9.00 8.00 8.00 3.00 .50 15.00 40.00 35.00 32.00 30.00 15.00 5.00 8.00 7.00 6.00 15.00 10.00 15.00 10.00 15 00 10.00 3.00 3.50 30.00 50.00 50.00 15.00 8.00 3.00 8.00 5.00 8.00 4.00 8.00 4.00 b.oo to 35.00 to 30.00 to lo.eo to 4.00 to 10.00 to 6.00 to 4.00 to I3.0* 1. 00 .50 ♦0.00 3.00 13.00 10.00 8.00 400 3.00 3.00 6.00 •75 1.50 ■■5» to u> 1,35 to 20.00 to )o.ao 10 40.00 to BBtabllBbed BUY FROM ikm r^ 1891 SHIP TO /Yin, TRY *'*■-* ALFRED H. LANGJAHR All Choice Cut Flowers In Season 55 West 28th St, New York IFelcpIione 3924 Madison Square. REED ®. KELLER 122 West 2Sth St., New York Florists' Supplies We manufacture all our leUl Designs, Baskets.Wire Work ANoTelties and are dealers in Glassware Decorative Greens and Florists* Requisites. Southern Wild Smllax J, B. MurdOCh & CO. Beaven's Fadeless Moss Natural Sheet Mosses E. A. Beaven, Evergrsgfl, Ala._ Prices Quoted in these Columns are for Dealers Only. When Writing to Advertisers Please Mention HORTI- CULTURE. Wholesale Florists FLORISTS' SUPPLIES 545 Liberty St., PITTSBURG, PA. Long Distance 'Phone 1435 Court. The KERVAN CO. 20 WEST 27th ST.. N. Y. WHOLESALE DEALERS Fresh cut Palmetto SiCycas Palm Leaves, Galax, Leu- cothoc, Ferns and Mosses. All Decorating Evergreen 732 HORTICULTURE June 1, l!-07 Buyer's Directory and Ready Reference Guide Advertisements under this head, one cent a word. Initials count as words. Regular advertisers in this issue are also listed under this classification without charge. Reference to List of Ad- Tertisers will Indicate the respective pages. Buyers failing to find what they want in this list will confer a favor by writing us and we will try to put them in communication with reliable dealers. ACCOUNTANT ft. J. Dysart, 28 State St., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. ADIANTUMS Adiantum Hybrldnm, fine young plants, 16 for $1, mailed; $5 per 100. Originator's ■took. Certificate of Merit S. A. P., '05. A. Ley & Bro., Langdon, D. C. Adiantum Farleyense. strong plants, for propagating purposes, $25.00 per 10i>. Cash with cider. J. A. Peterson, McHenry Ave.. Westwood, Cincinnati, O. AGRICULTURAI. IMPLEMENTS Ihofl. J. Grey & Co., 32 S. Market St., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. Joseph Breck & Sons, 51 and 52 N. Market St., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. AQUATICS Water hyacinths, $2.00 per 100. C. W. Bakewell, Gretna, La. ARAUCARIAS A. Lentby & Co., Rosllndale, Mass. For page see List of Advettlsers. ASPARAGUS . C. Elsele. 11th and Roy Sta., Philadelphia, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. Wm. C. Smith. 61st ami Market Sts., Philadelphia. For page see List of .i.dVBrtisers. Asparagus Sprengeril, good vines, 4 In., $8.00 per 100. Kmeger Bros., Toledo, O. Asparagus plumosos nanus and Sprengerl, 2 1-2-ln., t2.50 100. Carl Hagenburger, West Mentor, Ohio. Asparagus plnmosus, 2-ln., $.3.00: 3-ln. $6.00; 4-ln., $12.00 100. WIttbold Co., 1657 Bncklngham PI.. Chicago. Asparagus Plumosa. 2-ln. pots. Fine plants. $2.50 per 100, $20.00 per 1000. Lash with order or good reference. Erie f2S''^.S°' '''■'e. Pa- or Wm. F. Kastlng, 385 Elllcott St.. Buffalo. N. Y """"B. ASTERS. Asters, eitra early Queen of the Market, white, pink purple, etc., $2.00 per 1000, ready now. Semple's Branching In June. K. Fryer, Johnstown, Pa. AUCTION SAI.es Bedding plants, trees, shrubs, conifers, bay trees, etc., every Tuesday and Friday. N. F. McCarthy & Co., 84 Hawley St., Bos- ton, Mass. AZAIiEAS A. Leuthy & Co.. Rosllndale, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. BAT TREES. Bay Trees and Boxwood. Ask for cata- Bobbink & Atkins. Rutherford, logue. N. J. Specimens and pairs, all sizes. Send for prices. N. F. McCarthy & Co., 84 Hawley St., Boston. Bay Trees and Box Trees, standards and pyramids. All sizes. Price list on appli- cation. J. Roehrs Co., Rutherford, N. J. BEDDING PLANTS J. E. Felthousen, Schenectady, N. T. For page see List of Advertisers. C. Elsele, 11th and Roy Sts., Phlla. Spring Bedding Plants. For page see List of Advertisers. John Scott, Rutland Road & 45th St., Brooklyn, N. T. For page see List of Advertisers. 100,000 Bedding Plants, all sorts. Write for prices. E. D. Kaulback & Son, Mai- den, Mass. Spring Bedding Plants In variety at auc- tion every Tuesday and Friday during spring season. Purchases made on order. Mail your bid. N. F. McCarthy & Co., 84 Hawley St., Boston. BEGONIAS Wm. Elliott & Sons, 201 Fulton St., N. Y. Tuberous Begonias. For page see List of Advertisers. Begonia Dew Drop, 2 1-2 In, $1.50 pet 100; $15.00 per 1,000. S. W. Carey, Flor- Ist, Prbana. Ohio. Begonia Glolre de Lorraine. Extra One. 2 1-4 Inch pot. Leaf cutting $12 per 100; $100 per 1000. Delivery May 1st. Jnllns Roehrs Co., Rutherford, N. J. BOILERS BOILERS. "Burnham" Boilers made for greenhouse heating. Lord & Burnham, 1133 Broadway, N. Y. BUILDING MATERIAL BUILDING MATERIAL of all descrip- tions for All Cypress. Semi-Iron, Iron Frame or Truss Houses. Hot Bed Sash and Frames. Lord & Bnrnham Co., 1133 Broadway, N. Y. BULBS AND TUBERS Joseph Breck & Sons, 47-54 N. Market St., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. J. M. Thornbum & Co.. 33 Barclay St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. A. T. Boddlngton, 342 W.^4th^t.^N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. RIckards Bros., 37 East 19th St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. H. F. MIchell Co., Philadelphia. For page see List of Advertisers. Johnson Seed Co., 217 Market St., Phlla. For page see List of Advertisers. Jonh Scheepers & Co., Arnhem, Holland. For page see List of Advertisers. V. H. Hallock & Son, Queens, N. Y. Llllum Auratum. For page see List of Advertisers. H. E. FIske Seed Co., Faneull Hall Sq., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. A. Milling, 17-23 Kennan St., Santa Cruz. Cal. Calla Bulbs. For page see List of Adve.'tlsers. Write for prices on only selected bulbs, plants, etc. F. W. O. Schmltz, Prince Bay, N. Y. C. Eeur & Sons, Hlllegom, Holland, or 334 The Bourse, Philadelphia, Pa. Write for prices on all bulbs and plants. Price list of native bulbs, tree shrubs and plant seeds now ready. Ij. B. Wil- liams. Nottingham, N. H. CANNAS The Conard & Jones Co., West Grove, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. Cannas started in saud, $2.50 per 100; Fennsylvania, Austria, CInnebar, Mile. Berat and Chas. Henderson. J. B. Shurt- ieCf & Son. Revere, Mass. CARNATIONS The H. Weber & Sons Co., Oakland, Md. Carnation Mabelle. For page see List of Advertisers. Chicago Carnation Co., Jollet, III. For page see List of Advertisers. • A. J. Gnttman, 43 W. 28th St., New York. Carnation Imperial and Pink Imperial. For page see List of Advertisers. F. Dorner & Sons Co., Lafayette, Ind. For page see List of Advertisers. N. Y. Cut Flower Co., 55-57 W. 26th St., New York. J. A. Mlllang, Mgr. Carnation WInsor Blooms. Carnations. Boston Market, rooted cut- tings, $10.00 1000; unrooted, $5.00 1000. Cash. E. D. Kaulback & Son, Maiden, Mass. 35,000 square feet covered by Qlasa. CEDAR BEAN POLES 1 1-2 Inch butt. 5 ft. to 7 ft. long, $10.00 per 1000; 2 Inch butt, 8 ft. long, $15.00 per 1000; 2 1-2 Inch butt, 10 to 12 ft. lonr, $22.50 per 1000. H. R. Akers. Chatsworth. N. J. CHRTSANTHEMUMS Charles H. Totty, Madison, N. J. For page see Ust of Advertisers. W. W. Edpar Co., Waverle.v, Mass. Chrysanthemums. For page see List of ■Advertisers. S. S, Skldelsky, 824 N. 24lh St., Philadelphia. Chrysanthemum Golden Dome. For page see List of Adve.tlsers. The E. G. Hill Co.. Richmond, Ind. Rooted cuttings of October Frost and Fidelity Chrysanthemums. $5.00 per 100. Frank Shearer & Son, Binghamton, N. Y. Chrysanthemum stock plants. About 1,000 Jeanne Nonln, $1.00 per doz.; $7.00 per 100. W. F. Kastlng, 383 Elllcott St., Buffalo, N. Y. Chrysanthemums. We will prepay the charges on R. C. of Alice Byron, P0II7 Rose, Halllday, Enguehard, $1.50 per hun- dred. Cash with order, please. W. H. and C. B. Newman, Akron, N. Y. Chrysanthemums, rooted cuttings. 10,000 Ivory. 5000 Alice Byron, 1000 each Mrs. Whilldin, Enguehard, May Mann, C. Ton- set, Roht. Halliday, Cremo, Glory of Pa- cific and Tim Eaton. Cash or C. O. D. Wm. Swayne, Kennett Square, Pa., Box 226. CONIFERS John Waterer & Sons, Ltd., American Nursery, Bagshot, Eng. For page see List of Advertisers. Wm. H. Monn Co., Morrlsville, Pa. American Arborvitae. For page see List of Advertisers. Evergreens and Conifers. Ask tor cata- logue. ' Bobbink & Atkins. Rutherford, N. J. W rite for prices on all choice ornamental conifers. N. F. McCarthy & Co., 84 Haw- ley St., Boston. Mass. For List of Advertisers See Page 737 June 1, 1907 HORTICULTURE 733 CUT FLOAVER BOXES. Welch Bros., 226 Devonshire St.. Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. Sdwards Folding Box Co., Philadelphia. For pag« see List of Advertisers. Getmore Box Factory, Inc., Belleville, Ala. Light Wood Boxes. For page see List of Advertisers. Folding Cut Flower Boxes, all sizes. N. F. McCarthy & Co., 84 Hawlcy St., Boston. Folding cut flower boxes, the best made. Write for list. Holtoui & Hnnkel Co., Mil- waukee, Wis. " CYCLAMEN. Giant Hybrids transp'l, ready for 2 In. and J-ln., $3.50 100; $30.00 1000. Plants grown of seed taken from the cream of my well known strain. Christ. Wlnterlch, Cycla- men Specialist, Defiance. Ohio. DAHLIAS David Herbert & Son, Atco, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. V. H. Hallock & Son, Queens, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. R. Vincent, Jr., & Son, White MarsU, Md. DECORATIVE PLANTS A. Deuthy & Co., Rosllndale. Mass. For page see Ust of Advertisers. Jnllns Roehrs, Rutherford, N. J. For page see Ijlst of Advertisers. DRACAENAS K. E. Juul, Elizabeth. N. J. Dracaena Inilivisa. For page see List of .\dverf.sers. Dracaena terijlnalls from bench. One. $25.00 100. Carl Hagenburgcr, West Men- tor, Ohio. Dracaenas, indlvlsa, 3-ln., $5.00 per 100; 6-ln., $6.00 per doz.; 7-in., 30 to 34 ins. high, 75c. each, $9.00 per doz.; 8-ln. $12.00 per doz. Terralnalis, 3-in., $2.00 per doz.; 6-ln., 75c. each; 4-ln., 25e. each, $3.00 per doz. The Geo. Wittbold Co., 1657 Buck- ingham Place. Chicago. FERNS Baur Floral Co., Erie, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. A. Leuthy & Co.. Rosllndale, Mass. For page see List of Advertiser*. H. H. Barrows & Son, Whitman, Mass. Nephrolepls Whitmanl. For page see List of Advertisers. Slebrecht & Son, Rose Hill Nurseries, New Rochelle, N. Y. For page see List of Advertlsef. The F. R. Plerson Co., Tarrytown-on-Hudson, N. Y. Nephrolepls Piersonl Elegantlsslma. For page see List of Advertisers. Wm. C. Smith, 6lst and Market Sts., Philadelphia. Boston and Scottii Feins. For page see List of .Vdvertisers. FICUS Baur Floral Co., Brie, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. FLORISTS SUPPLIES N. F. McCarthy & Co., 84 Hawley St., Boston. Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. H. M. Robinson & Co., 15 Province St., and 9 Chapman PI., Boston, Mas*. For page see List of Advertisers. The Kervan Co., 20 W. 27th St., N. T. Decorative Evergreens. For page see List of Advertisers. Seed & Keller, 122 W. 25th St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. J. B. Murdoch & Co., 545 Liberty 8t., Pittsburg, Pa. For page see List of Advertiser*. GALAX H. M. Robinson & Co., 15 Province St., and 9 Chapman PI., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. H. Bayersdorfer & Co., 1129 Arch St., Philadelphia. For page see list of Advertisers. FLOWERS BT TELEGRAPH Alex. McConnell, New York. For page see List of Advertisers. l!"red C. Weber, 4326-28 Olive St., St. Louis. Mo. For page see List of Advertisers. J. Breltmeyer's Sons, Miami & Gratiot Aves., Detroit, Mich For page see List of Advertisers. Thos. Young, Jr., 41 W. 28th St., N. Y, For page see List of Advertisers. George H. Cooke, Washington, D. C. For page see List of Advertisers. Gude Bros. Co., 1214 F St., Washington, D. C. For page see List of Advertisers. Samuel Murray, 1017 Broadway, Kansas City, M >. For page see Ust of Advertisers. Young & Nugent, 42 W. 28th St., N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Theodore Miller, 4832 Delmar Rd., St. Louis, Mo. For page see List of Advertisers. P. J. Hauswirth (Temporary address) U Congress St., Chicago. For page see List of Advertisers. William J. Smyth, Michigan Ave and Slat St.. Chicago. For page see List of Advertisers. Wm. H. Rock Flower Co., Kansas City, Me. For page see List of Advertisers. Theodore Miller, 4832 Delmar Bvd., St. Louis, Mo. For page see List of Advertisers. Park Floral Co., Denver, Colo. For page see List of Advertisers. Thos. F. Galvln, 124 Tremont St., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. Jacob Schuiz, 644 4th Ave., Louisville, Ky. For page see List of Advertisers. Atlanta Floral Co., Atlanta, Ga. For page see List of Advertiser*. Michigan Cut Flower Co., 38 & 40 Broa« way, Detroit, Mich. For page see List of Advertiser*. Galax. Ask for price on case lots. Scran- ton Florists' Supply Co., Scranton, Pa. GERANIUMS J. E. Felthousen, Schenectady, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. R. Vincent, Jr., & Son, White Marsh, Md. For page see List of Vdvertisers. A. G. Lake, WellPsk-y Hills, Mass. For page see List of idvortisers. Geraniums, 3 1-2 in., in bud. well branch- ed and stocky; Rlcard, Poitevlne, Nutt, Favorite, Vlaud and Jaulln, $6.00 per 100. Hopkins & Hopkins, Chepaehet, K. I. Geraniums in 312 In. pots, $7.ilO per 100; S. A. Nutt, Jno. Doyle, Double White, etc. J. B. Shurtleff & Son, Revere, Mass. 3,000 S. A. Nutt, 3 In., 3 1-2 in. and 4 in.; $4.00, $5.00 and .$6.00 per 100, cash. Fine stock. H. M. Totman, Randolph, Vt. David Clarke's Sons, 2139-2141 Broadway, New York. For page see List of Advertisers. W. H. Donoh^T^W. 29th St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Mills, the Florist, Jacksonville, Fla. Telegraph or mail orders promptly filled. Long distance telephone connections. FLORAL PHOTOGRAPHS Floral Photographs. Foley's 226-228-1-2 Bowery, New York. FLOWER POTS W H Ernest, 28th and M Sts., Washington, D. C. For page see List of Advertisers FLORISTS' LETTERS. Boston Florist Letter Co., 84 Hawley St., Boston. Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. G A. Sutherland Co.. 34 Hawley St., Boston, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. Koral Mfg. Co., 26 Hawley St., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. A. H. Hews & Co., Cambridge, Mas*. For page see List of Advertisers. Hlianger Bros., Ft. Edward, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. FUCHSIAS Baur Floral Co., Erie, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. GLADIOLI Arthur Cowee, Meadowvale Farm, Berlin, New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Gladioli. Write for leaflet. B. Ham- mond Tracy,' Cedar Acres, Wenbam, Ma**. GLASS Boston Plate & Window Glass Co., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. Standard Plate Glass Co., Boston. American and French Greenhouse Glass. For page see List of Advertisers. ""glass, High Grade, Double Thick Green- house Glass. Lord & Burnhaai, 1133 Broad- way, N. Y. GLAZING* POINT B. A. Dreer, Philadelphia, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. ^GLAZING POINTS, Lord & Burnham Special Glazing Nails (Points). Lord 4 Burnham, 1133 Broadway, N. Y. GREENHOUSE BRACKETS Buxton & Allard, Nashua, N. H. Economy Greenhouse Bracket. For page see List of Advertiser*. GREENHOUSE BUILDING MATE- RIAL. Lord & Burnham Co., 1133 Broadway, New York. For page see List of Advertisers. FUNKIA Funkia varlegata clumps, $6.00 per 100. H. Pladeck, Elmhnrst. N. Y. Plerson U-Bar Co., 1 Madison 8q., N. Y. For page see List of Advertiser*. Bltchlngs & Co., 1170 Broadway, N. Y. For page see List of Advertiser*. A. T. Stearns Lumber Co., Neponset, Boston. For page see List of Advertiser*. King Construction Co., NTTonawanda, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. J. C. Monlnger Co., 117 East Blackhawk St., Chicago, III. For page see List of Advertisers. Weathered Co., Box 789, New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Foley Mfg. Co., 471 W. 22nd St., Chicago. For page see List of Advertisers. Metropolitan Material Co., 1398-1408 Metro- politan Ave., Brooklyn, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. S. Jacobs & Sons, 1365-79 Flushing Ave., Brooklyn, N. Y. ^d7 IlifCe, 49 Washington St. N., Boston. Piping and Construction. GREENHOUSE CONSTRUCTION GREENHOUSE CONSTRUCTION. Semi- Iron Greenhouses, New Truss Houses and Iron Frame Houses. Lord & Burnham, 1133 Broadway, N. Y. In writing to Advertisers Icindly mention Horticulture 734 HORTICULTURE June 1, 1907 GREENHOUSE HOSE Mineralized Rubber Co., 18 Cliff St., N. T. For page see List of AdvertlBers. GUTTERS GUTTERS, Oast Iron Gutters, L. & B. Improved V Shaped Gutter with drip gut- ter attachment. IvOrd & Bumham, 1133 Broadway, N. Y. HANGING BASKETS Wm. E. Hielsoher, 40 Broadway, Detroit, Mich. HARDT FERNS AND SUPPLIES B. M. Reblnson & Co., 16 Province St., and 9 Chapman PI., Boston, Mass. For page see List of Advertlsera. Crowl Fern Co., MllUugtou, Mass. Fancy and Dagger Ferns. For page see List of Advertisers. The Kervan Co., 20 W. 27th St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Michigan Cat Flewer Co., 38 & 40 Broad- way, Detroit, Mich. Fancy Ferns. For page see List of Advertisers. B. A. Beaven, Evergreen, Ala. Fadeless Sheet Moss. For page see List of Advertisers. A full line of ferns, galax, and all wild greens. N. F. McCarthy & Co., 84 Baw- ley St., Boston. HARDY PERENNIALS M. B. Walsh, Woods Bole, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. Strong field grown Hardy Perennials, $4.'X)- per 100; Aquilegia, Campanula Car- patlca, Campanula Persicifolia Canterbury Bells, Delphinium, Polemonium, Gaillardla, Scotch Pinks. Galega, Chinese Larkspur blue and white. Lychnis Chalcedonlca Lychnis Haageana Hybrids, Pyrethrums, Sweet William, Pentstemon and 2 yr. old Mixed Phlox. J. B. Shurtleff & Son, Re- vere, Mass. HEATING APPARATUS Lord & Bumham Co., 1133 Broadway, New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Plerson U-Bar Co., 1 Madlson~Sq., N. Y. For page see List of Adve.n.i.'.'s. Bltcblngs & Co., 1170 Broadway, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Kroescbell Bros., 35 Erie St., Chicago. For page see List of ■\dvert>serg. W. W. Castle, 170 Summer St., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. Johnston Beating Co., 1133 Br'dway, N. Y. HORSES Useful work-horses for florists' spring work; also florists' delivery wagons, good as new. Edward HIgglns, 1 West 28th St, New York. HOT-BED SASH Tbe A. T. Stearns Lumber Co., Neponset, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. Plerson D-Bar Co., 1 Madison Sq., N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Bltcblngs & Co., 1170 Broadway, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Lord & Buraham Co., 1133 Broadway, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. HOT WATER CIRCULATOR W. W. Castle, 170 Summer St., Bostom. For page see List of Advertisers. HYDRANGEAS. John C. Hatcher, Amsterdam, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. The F. E. Conine Nursery Co., Straford. Conn. Blue Otaksa Hydrangea. For page see List of Advertisers. The E. G. Hill Co., Richmond, Ind. Hydrangea Arboresccns Graudlflora Alba. INSECTICIDES. NIcotlclde kills all greenhouse pests. P. R. Palethorpe Co., Eleventh St., Louisville, Ky. For page see List of Advertisers. JAPANESE LILIES. Yokohama Nursery Co., 31 Barclay St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. KENTIAS A. Leuthy & Co., RosUndale, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. LAWN AND CEMETERY VASES Kramer Bros. Foundry Co., Dayton, Ohio. For page see List of Advertisers. IjAJXts mower Clipper Lawn Mower Co., DIzon, III, For page see List of Advertisers. LEADING RETAIL FLORISTS Alex. McConnell, New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Thomas Young, Jr., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Fred C. Weber, 4326 Olive St., St. Loots, Mo. For page pee List of Advertisers. J. Breltmeyer's Sons, Detroit, Mich. For page see List of Advertisers George B. Cooke, Washlngten, D. C. For page see List of Advertisers Samuel Mnrray, 1017 Broadway, Kansas City, Mo. For page see List of Advertisers. Gnde Bros. Co., 1214 P St., Washington, D. C. For page see List of Advertisers. Young & Nugent, 42 W. 28th St., N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Theodore Miller, 4832 Delmar Bvd., St. lA)uls, Mo. For page see List of Advertisers. P. J. Hauswirth (temporary address) 13 Congress St., Chicago. For page see List of Advertisers. William J. Smyth, Michigan Ave. and 31st St., Chicago. For page see List of Advertisers. Wm. H. Rock Flower Co., Kansas City, Mo. For page see List of Advertisers. Park Floral Co., Denver, Colo. For page see List of Advertisers. Thos. F. Galvln, 124 Tremont St., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. Atlanta Floral Co., Atlanta, Oa. For page see List of Advertisers. Jacob Scbuiz, 644 4th Ave., LonlsvlUe, Ky. For page see List of Advertisers. David Clarke's Sons, 2139-2141 Broadway, New York. For page see List of Advertisers. W. B. Donohoe, 2 W. 29th St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Mills, the Florist, Jacksonville, Fla. Telegraph or mall orders promptly filled. Ix>ng distance telephone connections. LIVISTONIAS Llvlstonla Rotundlfolla. Well leaved and clean, $6, $9, $12 per doz. J. Roehrs Co., Rutherford, N. J. LOBELIAS LOBELIA KATHLEEN MALLARD. New, fine dark blue double flower, 2 In. .^tock, $2.00 per tloz. Julius Roehrs Co.. Rutherford, N. J. MASTICA F. 0. Pierce Co., 170 Fulton St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. MISCELLANEOUS PLANTS. Per 100 2000 2 1-4 In. pots Enchantress Carna- tion 2.50 3000 21-4 In. pots Boston Ferns 3.0U 200 3 In. pots Lemon Verbena...;.. 6.00 200 31-2 In. pots Rose Geraniums.. 7.00 2000 3 12 In. pots Geraniums 7.0U 2000 2 1-4 in. pots Glechoma and Ger- man Ivy 2.00 1000 3 1-2 In. pots Tomato, "The Comet" 4.00 25,000 strong transplanted Asters, leading sorts, 75e. per 100, $6.00 per 1000. Cohanzie Carnation Greenhouses, New London, Conn. MOON VIIfES Godfrey Aschmann, 1012 Ontario St., PUla. For page see List of Advertisers. MOSCHOSMAS Moschosma riparium, a valuable new Christmas flowericg plant. Write for de- scriptive circular and price list. Chas. H- Totty, Madison, N. J. NIKOTEEN APHIS PUNK. Nicotine Mfg. Co., St. Louis, Mo. JfURSERY STOCK John Waterer & Sons, Ltd., American Nursery, Bagsbot, England. For page see List of Advertisers. Cottage Gardens Co., Queens, N. Y. Specimen Nursery Stock. For page see List of Advertisers. fhe Conard & Jones Co., West Grove, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. The F. B. Conine Nursery Co., Stratford^ Conn. For page see List of Advertisers. The Wm. H. Moon Co., Morrlsvllle, Pa. American Arborvltae. For page see List of Advertisers. Oak Hill Nurseries, 114 Poplar St., RosUndale, Mass. Berberls Thunbergli. For page see List of Advertisers. Hemy A. Dreer, Philadelphia. Rhododendrons, Boxwood Edging, Hardy Shrubs and Border Perennials. For page see List of Advertisers. New England Nurseries, Bedford, Mass. Shrubs, Roses and Herbaceous Perennial*. For page see List of Advertisers. Nursery Stock. N. F. McCarthy A Co., 84 Hawley St., Boston, Mass. ORCHID PLANTS Lager & Hurrell, Summit, N. J, For page see List of Advertisers. Sander, St. Albans, England. Importers, Exporters, Growers, Hybridists. For page see List of Advertisers. Julius Roehrs Co., Rutherford, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. Carrlllo & Baldwin, Secaucus, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. A. Held, 11-19 William St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Selbrecht & Son, Rose Bill Nurseries, New Rochelle, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Jos. A. Manda, 191 Valley Road, W. Orange, N. J. Orchids, Orchid Baskets, Peat. For page see List of Advertisers. Ordonez, De Nave & Co., Madison, N. J., Box 105. For page see List of Advertisers. John De Buck, College Point, N. Y^ Cattleya Trlanae, GIgas, Mendelll, Schro- ederl. ' PALMS A. Leuthy Sc Co., RosUndale, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. Slebrecht & Son, Rose Bill Nurseries, New Rochelle, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. FAINT AND PUTTY PAINT AND PUTTY: Ideal Greenhonso Lead; Special Greenhouse Putty. Lord & Bumham, 1133 Broadway, N. Y. For List of Advertisers See Page 737 June 1, 1907 HOKTICULTURE 735 PANSY PLANTS. Large, strong transplanted Pansy Plants. Drper's Roval Exhibition and Vauglian'B Internatlonai, $1.00 per 100; $7.^0 per 1.000; Boialler transplarted, $5.00 per 1.000. Send for sample and price list of other plants. Frank Shearer & Son, Blnghamton, N. Y. ' PATENTS Slggers & Slggers, Washington, D. C. For page see List of Advertisers. PEONIES Wholesale grower of peonies. List of 100 Tarletles. J. P. Rosenfleld. West Point, Neb. PHI.OXES. Henry A. Dreer, Philadelphia. Hardy Pefennlal Phloxes. PIPE AND FITTINGS PIPE AND FITTINGS. Cast Iron and Wrought Pipe, Valves, Elbows, Pipe Hooks, ADtomatlc Air Headers, etc. Lord & Bnmham, 1133 Broadway, N. T. PLANT STANDS The Wittbold plant stand, $18.00 per doz. The Geo. Wittbold Co., 165T Buckingham Place, Chicago. PLANT BED CLOTH Mineralized Rubber Co.. 18 Cliff St., N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. POT HANGERS Pot liangers, Kramer's $1 doz. by exp., *1.26 by mall. I. N. Kramer & Son, Cedar Rapids, la. BAFFIA Raf9a, prime long fiber, sound and strong, ten cents the pound, nine dollars the hnn- dred pounds; terms cash. A. Rolker & Sons, New York. P. O. Box 759. RHODODENDRONS John Waterer & Sons, Ltd., American Nursery, Bagshot, Eng. For page see List of Advertisers. ROSES M. H. Walsh, Woods Hole, Mass. Hardy Roses, H. T. Roses and Ramblers. For page see List of Advertisers. The Conard & Jones Co., West Grove, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. Bay State Nurseries, No. Ahlneton, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. Thomas Roland, Nahant, Mass. Lady Gay Roses. For page see List of Advertisers. John C. Hatcher, Amsterdam, N. Y, For page see List of Advertisers. The E. G. Hill Co., Richmond, Ind. A. N. Plerson, Cromwell, Conn. Grafted Roses, Own-Root Beauties. P. R. Quinlan, Syracuse, N. Y. For page see List of Advertlsirs. Low-budded roses. No. 1, $95.00; No. 11-2, $65.00 1000. H. T. Jones, Elizabeth, N. J. Roses, Bride, Bridesmaid, Ivory, 2 1-2 in., shifted from 2 in., $3.00 per 100; $25.00 per 1000. Wm. IS. Sands, Lake Roland, Md. The beautiful new pink rose, MISS KATE MOULTON Is the queen of all pink roses. It's a winner and you should grow It. Price $30.00 100; 50O $125.00; 1000 $200.00; 5000 and upwards $175 per 1000. Minneapolis Floral Co., Minneapolis, Minn. Baby Rambler roses, fine dormant stock, one year, $12 per 100, 2 1-4-ln. pot plants, extra well rooted, $4 per 100, $30 per M. Orders booked for delivery now or any time op to late spring. Samples free. Brown Brothers Company, Rochester, N. Y. SALVIAS Salvias, 2 1-2 In., $1..50 per 100; $15.00 ,,. 1 ru\n Q Tl' I'^^r.^.^ T.'l„_t^* TT-K^r.^ Ohio. OUlViaS, . X-^ lU., ipA...j\j yet. iv/v, •t'u.tj.xju per 1,000. S. W. Carey, Florist, Urbana, Salvias, 2 1-2 In., $1.50 per 100; $15.00 per 1,000. Achvranlhes, $1.50 per 100; $15.00 per 1000. S. W. Carey, Florist, Urbana, Ohio. Salvia splendens. 21-2 in., $2.00 per 100; 3 in., $3.00 per 100; 4 in., $6.00 per 100. Krneger Bros., Toledo, O. SEEDS T. J. Grey & Co., 32 So. Market St., Beston, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. Joseph Breck & Sons 51 and B2 N. Market St., Boston, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. W. Atlee Burpee & Co., Philadelphia. For page see List of Advertisers. J. M. Thorburn & Co., 33 Barclay St., N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Henry A. Dreer, Philadelphia. For page see List of Advertisers. A. T. Boddlngton, 342 W. 14th St., N. Y. Primula Seed. For page see List of Advertlsera. H. F. MIchell Co., 1017 Market St., Phlla. For page see List of Advertisers. James Vlck's Sons, Rochester, N. Y. Aster Seed. For page see List of Advertisers. HJalmar Hartmann & Co., 12 Stormgade, Copenhagen, Denmark. Cauliflower and Cabbage Seed. For page see List of Advertisers. RIckards Bros., 37 E. 19th St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Johnson Seed Co., 217 Ma rket St., Phlla. For page see List of Advertisers. R. & J. Farquhar & Co., 6-7 So. Market St., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. Wm. Eliiott^&rsons, 201 Fulton St^N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. C. C. Morse & Co., 171-73 Clay St., San Francisco. Calif. H. E. FIske Seed Co., FaneuU Hall Sq., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. I sell only reliable flower seeds. Ask for wholesale catalogue. O. V. Zangen, Hoboken, N. J. Surplus Garden Peas — 50 bu. Alaska, $3.25 per bu.; 40 bu. E^rst and Best, $2.00 per bu. New crop northern Michigan grown; none better. W. F. Allen, Salis- bury, Md. SHEEP MANURE R. & J. Farquhar & Co., 6 and 7 So. Mar- ket St., Boston. Pulverized Sheep Manure. For page see List of Advertisers. SHEET MOSS E. A. Beaven, Evergreen, Ala. For page see List of Advertisers. SMALL FRUIT PLANTS Dewberry plants, Lucretia and Anatin, $5.00 per 1000, $20.00 per 5000; Premo, $6.00 per 1000, $25.00 per 5000; Turner red rasp- berry plants, $6.00 per 1000, $26.00 per 5000. W. F. Allen, Salisbury, Md. SPHAGNUM MOSS Live Sphagnum moss, orchid peat and orchid baskets always on hand. Lager & Hurrell. Summit, N. J. SPIREA Splrea, extra fine clumps in leading va- riety. F. W. O. Schmltz, Prince Bay, N. Y. STEAM TRAP B. Blppard, Youngstown. O. For page see List of Advertisers. STRAWBERRY PLANTS Strawberry plants. 90 best varieties, stock unexcelled. Ask for prices on what you want. W. F. Allen, Salisbury, Md. VEGETABLE PLANTS 30,000 small horseradish sets, 25c. per 100; $2.50 per 1000. S. J. McMlchael, 142 Larkin St., FIndlay, O. 50,000 large 4-year old Barrs Mammoth, Asparagus roots, $0.00 per 1000; $25.00 per 5000. (500 win fill a sugar barrel.) Ad- dress W. F. Allen, Salisbury, Md. 2,000,000 strong, healthy cabbage plants; fine roots. All Head Early, Danish Ball- head, Succession, Early Summer, Early Jersey, Wakefield; $1.00 per 1000; $4.00 per 5000. P. W. Rochelle, Drawer 20, Chester, N. J. VENTILATING APPARATUS Plerson U-Bar Co., 1 Madison Sq., N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. HItchlngs & Co., 1170 Broadway, N. T. For page see List of Advertisers. Weathered Co., 46-48 Marlon St., N. T. For page see List of Advertisers. Foley Mfg. Co., 471 W. 22nd St., Cblcag«». For page see List of Advertisers. The Advance Co., Richmond, Ind. For page see List of Advertisers. J. C. Monlnger Co.. 421 Hawthorne Are.. Chicago. The Chicago Lifter. VENTILATING MACHINERY, New Model encased, self-olllug gear; Standard Model Open Gear. Lord & Bumham, 1133 Broadway, N. V. VINCAS Vincas, green, 2 In., $2.50 per 100; Tarl- gatcd, 2 1-2 in., $3.00 per 100. Krueger Bros, Toledo, O. VIOLETS H. R. Carlton, Wllloughby, O. Violet. Gov. Herrlck. For page see List of Advertisers. Young violet plants. Marie Lonlse, double, from healthy, vigorous stock, ready- in June, $20.00 per 1000. F. R. Snyder,. Uhinebeck, N. Y. WEED KILLER Amei-. Horticultural Distributing Co., Martinsburg, W. Va. Target Brand Weed Killer. For page see List of Advertisers. W^ILD SMILAX E. A. Beaven, Evergreen, Ala. Southern Smilax. For page see List of Advertisers. WIREWORK Reed & Keller, 122 W. 25th St., N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Wlrework. Write for our eatalofue. Holton & Hunkel Co., Milwaukee, WU. William E. Hellscher's Wire Works, 8S-M .. Broadway, Detroit, Mich. The "Just Right" kind. Send for ii»lc« list. Frank W. Ball, 31 East Third Street. Cincinnati, O. All standard frames in stock. Special de- slgns made to order In hurry-up time. N. F. McCarthy & Co., 84 Hawley St., Bos- ton, Mass. WIRE SUPPORTS The Helm Carnation Support. Write for price. Helm Carnation Support Co.. Con- nerarllle, Ind. W^HOLESALE FLORISTS Boston. N. F. McCarthy & Co., 84 Hawley St., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. H. M. Robinson & Co., 16 Province St.. and 9 Cbapman PI., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. George A. Sutherland Co., 34 Hawley St, Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. Welch Bros., 226 Devonshire St., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. In writing to Advertisers [(indly mention Horticulture 736 HORTICULTURE June 1, 1907 AVHOLESALE FLORISTS— Continned Bnffalo Wm. F. Kastlng, 383-87 ElUcott St, Buf- falo, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Chicago Cbas. W. McKellar, 61 Wabash Av., Cblcago. For page see List of Advertisers. Peter Relnberg, 61 Wabasli At., Chicago. For page see List of Advertisers. A. U Randall Co., 19-21 Randolph St, Chicago. For page see List of Advertisers. K. F. Wlnterson Co.. 45-49 Wabash At*., Chicago. For page see List of Advertisers. Poehlmann Bros. Co., 35 Randolph St., Chicago. For page see List of Advertisers. Detroit Michigan Cut Flower Bxchauge, 38 & 40 Broadway. For page see List of Advertisers. NeTV fork J. K. Allen, 106 W. 28th St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Wm. Stuart Allen Co.. 53 W. 28th St., New Kork. For page see List of Adverttsera. J. S. Fenrlch, 110 W. 28th St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Ford Bros., 48 W. 28th St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. H. B. Froment, 67 W. 28th St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Alex. J. Guttman, 43 W. 28th St. New York. For page see List of Advertisers. E. C. Horan, 66 W. 28th St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. A. H. Langjahr, 55 W. 28th St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. James McManus, 42 W. 28th St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Chas. Mlllang, 60 W. 29th St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. John I. Raynor, 49 W. 28th St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. W. F. Sheridan, 39 W. 28th St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Traendly & Schenck, 44 W. 28th St. New York. For page see List of Advertisers. A. L. Young & Co., 54 W. 28th St. New York. For page see List of Advertisers. John Young, 61 W. 28th St.. New York." For page see List of Advertisers. PUIadelphia W. B. McKlsslck. 1221 Filbert St, Phila- delphia, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. Leo Nlessen Co., 1209 Arch St, Philadel- phia, Pa. For page see List cf Advertisers. The S. S. Pennock-Meehan Co., UtOS-U Ludlow St., Philadelphia, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. Edward Eeld, 1526 Ranstead St., Phila- delphia, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. Pittsburg J. B. Murdoch & Co., 645 Liberty St., Pittsburg, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. New Offers in This Issue. BOXWOOD, PALMS, DRACAENA IN- DIVISA, ETC. Anton Schultheis, College Point, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. GRAFTED BRIDES AND 'MAIDS ON MAPLES, HERBACEOUS PLANTS, ETC. Bobbink & Atkins, Rutherford, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. FOREMAN AND PROPAGATOR WANTED. Phoenix Nursery Co., Bloomington, 111. For page see List of Advertisers. GRAFTED BRIDES AND MAIDS ON ENGLISH MANETTI. Montrose Greenhouses, Montrose, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. GREENHOUSE CONSTRUCTION. Frank Van Assche, Jersey City, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. IMPORT FALL BULBS. James Vick's Sons, Rochester, N. Y, For page see List of Advertisers. NEW IMPORTATIONS, CATTLEYA GIGAS AND LABIATA. Julius Roehi-s Co., Rutherford, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. ONCIDIUM VARICOSUM ROGERSII. A. T. Boddington, 342 W. 14th St, New York. For page see List of Advertisers. REQUISITES FOR WEDDINGS AND COMMENCEMENTS. H. Bayersdorfer & Co., 1129 Arch St., Philadelphia. For page see List of Advertisers. ROSES, OWN ROOTS. Leo Nlessen Co., 1209 Arch St., Phila- delphia. For page see List of Advertisers. ROSE PLANTS. Benjamin Dorrance, 3 Dorrance Farm, Dorranceton, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. TRUE BRAZILIAN FANCY-LEAVED CALADIUM; ASPARAGUS, PRIM- ULA SINENSIS FIMBRIATA AND PALM SEEDS. H. H. Berger & Co., 70 Warren St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. BETWEEN YOU AND ME, What do you think of the Buyer's Directory and Ready Reference Guide of HORTI- CULTURE? I always look it over be- fore I do any buying. I 'WMMIMMAMMMIMMIMAMAimfMni WANTS, FOR SALE, ETC. Adverlisements in this column one cent a word. Initials count as words. Cash with order. All correspondence addressed "care HORTICUL- TURE" should be sent to I J Ham- ^ ilton Place, Boston. _ HELP WANTED WANTED FOREMAN to take charge of Ornamental Department. Must be experienced propagator of ornamental Trees, Shrubs and Evergreens. Steady employment ; good pay. References required. THE PHCENIX NURSERY CO. BLOOMINGTON, ILLINOIS HORTICULTURE needs a wideawake representative in every town in the land. Good commissions paid on advertising and subscriptions. If you are ambitious, write for terms. WANTED — Single man as assistant rose grower on commercial place. Steady posi- tion to good man. Give reference from last place and state wages expected with board. Dean & Co., Little Silver, N. J. WANTED — Good active yonng man, ex- perlenced In rose growing under glass. Good salary. Address B, care HORTI- CnLlURF,, 11 Hamilton Place, Boston. WANTED — Grower who Is thoroughly familiar with the growing of Pandanus, Dracaenas an a general and large line of Stove Plants, with commercial experience. A good position for an active man who un- derstands his business. Address, giving reference, Henry A. Dreer, Rlverton, N. J. SITUATIONS WANTED We can with pleasure recommend the services of a skilled gardener and orchid grower to any lady or gentleman requiring the services of such a man. Apply Carrlllo & Baldwin, Secaucus, N. J. WANTED— Situation as Head Gardener on private place; capable of taking care of orchids, ferns, palms, roses, etc. Best of references. Address N., care of HOBTI- CULTURB. POSIT IONS WANTED for head garden- ers and assistants; for further Information apply to W. W. Rawson & Co., 5 Union St., Boston, Mass. FOR SALE FOR SALE -Greenhouse Pipe 4-ln. boiler tubes, second hand, tat im.» condition, absolutely free from scale aa4 with ends cut square. Sample and prtec< on application. Kroeschell Bros. Co., M Erie St.. Chicago. FOB SALE — Second hand 4 In. cast Iron pipe for greenhouse heating. flve-foot lengths, 10 cents per foot, F. O. B. Exeter Machine Worlss, Exeter, N. H. PRICES QUOTED IN THESE COLUMNS ARE FOR DEALERS ONLY When Writing to Advertisers Please Mention Horticulture June 1. 1907 HORTICULTURE 737 List of Advertisers Page Allen J. K ■••730 Allen Wm. Stuart C0.730 American Horticuhu- ral Distributing Co. 737 American Nurseiy..-7i2 A^chmann Godfrey.- -7^0 Atlanta Floral Co. . . ■ 727 Barrows H.H. & Son. 710 Baur Floral Co 711 Bayersdorfcr H .& Co. 720-728 Bay State Nurseries. .712 Beaven, E. A 7," Bereer H. H. & Co..7!o Bobbiok & .Atkins - - - 735 Boddington A.T. 710 Boston Florist Letter Co 727 Boston Plate and Win- dow Glass Co 737 Breck Joseph & Sons 723 Breitmcycr's J. Sons. 717 Bridgeman's Seed Warehouse 723 Burpee W. A. & Co. .723 Buxton & Allard 737 Cirlton H. R 711 Carrillo & Baldwin ...710 CasUeW.W 739 Chicago Carnation Co 7>i Clarke's David, Sons727 Clipper Lawn Mower Co 737 Conard & Jones 713 Conine F. E. Nursery Co 711 CookeG. H 727 Cottage Gardens 71^ Cowce A 711 Crowl Fern Co 731 Donohue W. H 727 Domer F. Sons & Co. 711 Drecr H. A 739 Dysart R. J. 728 Edgar, W.W 711 Edwards Folding Box Co 728 Eisele C 725 Elliott Wm.& Sons.. 723 Esler J G 739 Ernest W.H 738 rarquhar R. & J. & Co 723 Felthousen J. E 725 Feorich J. 5 731 Fiske, H. E. Seed Co. 723 Foley Mfg. Co 738 Fort! Bros 730 Fromcnt H. E. 730 Galvin Thos. F 727 Getmore Box Factory73i Grey T.J. & Co 723 Gude Bros. Co 727 Guttman Alex. J. 711.730 Hail Asso 739 Hallock,V. H.&S0DS711 Hartmaiui Hjalmar & Co 723 Hatcher, John C 712 Hauswirth P. J 727 Held A 7,0 Herbert David & Son 711 Hews A. H. & Co.... 738 Hilfinger Bros 738 Hltchines&Co 738 Horan E. C 730 Johnson Seed Co 723 Johnston Heating Co. 738 Tuul, K. E 725 Pago Leuthy A. & Co 725 Lord & Bumham Co. 740 Manda Jos. A 710 McCarthy N. F 731 McConnell Alex.. .. 727 McKeUar Charles W. 728 McKissick,W, E 728 McManus Jas. 730 Metropolitan Material Co 739 MichellH. F. Co. ...723 Michigan Cut Flower Exchange 731 Millang Charles 730 Miller Theo 727 Mineralized Rubber Co 737 Mitting, A 733 Moninger J. C 739 i>j ontrose Greenhou- ses 711 Moon Wm. H. Co 712 Murdoch J. B.& Co. .731 Murray Samuel 737 New England Nur- series . ■ - 712 Niessen Leo. Co.. 71 1-728 Oak Hill Nu series .712 OrdonezDeNave&Co.7lo Palethorpe P. R. 737 Park Floral Co 727 Pennock-Meehan Co. 728 Perkins St. Nurseries. 725 Phoenix Nursery Co. .736 Pierce F. O 737 Pierson F.R. Co 724 PiersonU Bar Co 740 Pochlmann Bros. Co.. 728 Quinlan P. R. 7" Randall A. L. Co.... 728 Raynor John I 730 Reed& Keller 731 ReidEdw 7-8 Reinberg Peter 728 Rickards Bros 721 Robinson H.M.& Co. 736-731 Rock Wm. L 727 Roehrs Julius Co 710 Roland, Thomas 7" Rolker August &Sons738 Rose Hill Nurseries .7" Sander & Son 7»o Scheepers John & Co.7»5 Schultheis Anton ...710 SchuU Jacob 727 Scott, John 72s Sheridan W.F 73° Siebrecht & Sons ....7"3 Siegers & Sigeers. . . .73? Situations & Wants.. 736 Skidelskv S. S 7" Smith W.C. 725 Smyth Wm. J.. .._^--737 Stearns A. T. Lumber Co. •• "739 Sutherland Geo. A. Co ■'"^ ThorburnJ.M. &C0.723 TottyChas. H --T" Traendly & Schenck.730 Valentine. J. A. .••.■727 Van Assche Frank... 73= Vick'sJas.Sons..7!2-723 Vincent R. Jr. &Sons.725 . Walsh M.H 712 Waterer John & Sons. 712 Weathered Co 739 Weber F.C 7»7 CUT FLOWER MARKET REPORTS. , i^Cot.tinnef frotn pagt' y2Q) mand for them is so slight that it hardly pays to handle them. Roses j and carnations are equal to the de- mand, there being no surpluses. Deco- ration Day business from present in- dications "will be heavy, especially from outside towns. The appropria- tion in the cities has been cut consid- erably in comparison with former years; a much heavier trade can therefore be expected from citizens in general. ^ , As a lesult of the WASHINGTON sudden changes in which cold, rainy days predominate, outside plant life can only struggle for its existence. Bloom is out of the question— that is, marketable bloom. Owing to these conditions carnations are holding their own in both quality and price. Sweet peas are also fine and sell readily. Peonies, which are usually gone at this time, are just beginning to bloom and are of very inferior (luality. Outside roses, in the more sheltered places are producing some bloom, but there will be a most dis- tressing shortage tor Decoration Day. GREENHOUSES BUILDING OR PRO- JECTED. I ■ New. 1 Stamford, Ct.— George Boles, one house. Yotingstown, house. Additions. Holliston, Mass.— J. E. Long, addi- tions. ., Grand Rapids, Mich.— Grand Rapids Greenhouse Co., range of vegetable houses. Wilmington, Del.— Edward Hawke placed contract with Lord & Burnham Co., through D. T Connor, for ex- tension lfix28 and one new house 21x89. TARGET O.— J. E. Milliken, one Kramer Bros. Fdy. Co 738 Eroeschell Bros 739 Lager & Hurrell 710 Lake A. G 725 Lanejahr, Alfred H. ..731 Nurseries Yokohama Co •••••• Young A. L.&Co..- Young John Young, Thos. Jr.... Young & Nugent . . . 7" 730 730 ,727 • 727 Is Your Name In The Above List? If Not, Why Not? BRAND RCa. U. e. ^*T. OFF. Weed Killer is a solution of ohfiuicals designed to destroy plant life and undes- irable vegetation of all kinds. 'TIS GUARANIEED to keep paths, roads, tennis courts and brick walks free from all growth. One gallon makes 50 gallons of treating liquid. PRICES. I'gal., $1.00. 10 gal., $ 7. .50 5 gal., $4.00. 25 gal., $18.1 5 50 gal. barrel, $35.00 Made only by AMERICAN HORTICULTURAL DISTRIBUTING GO. Martlnsburg - - W. Va. Write for catalog and list of teslimonials. The Best Bug Killer and Bloom Saver For PROOF Write to P. R. Palethorpe Co. LOUISVILLE, KY. Weathered Co TSfi ISS-'S;::::i iSlol^°"::':B i BOSTON PLATE A^WINDOWGLASSlo. Koral M fg. Co -.727 Winterson E. F. Co. . 728 [ CREENHOUSE BUSS German and American 861 to 287 A St., BOSTOH iOjUanalljt. Why not try ANCHOR GREENHOUSE HOSE on your ncvt order. Plant Bed Gloth |S'':^ai5 MlnerBlixed Rubber Co. IB Cliff Stfmmt, Maw Yofk The Clipper will do it. Ask your dealer for them. If itiey have not got tnem, below is the price; No. I -i2-inch Mower $3; No. 3— is-inch Mower $6: No. 11— iS-inch Mower $7; No. 4— 21-inch Mower $8. Send draft money -order or registered letter. In writing advertisers, mention Hortlcnitnre A STIC A qfeenhouseqiazin| USE IT NOW. F.O.PIERCE CO. 170 Fulton St., NEW YORK USE THE BEST. Economy Greenhouse Brackets are used by leading growers every- where. Send for price' list and de- scriptive circul,ar. BUXTON & ALLARD, Dept. A, Nashua, H.H. 738 HORTICULTURE I AND ^ 0~ June 1, 1907 WHICH ARE YOU '^' ^-^ ^°'^ ^ the spigot? If WAlLHlINlj anyone should point out to you that while you were watching so carefully that half pint coming out of the spigot, three gallons were pouring out of the bung hole — you would stop the leak at once, that's sure. Now tell us where is the difference in buying an all-cypress house with a price that sounds cheap when in a year or two you begin to put your profits into repairs instead of in the bank? There's no house built that will grow such plants as our Iron Frame House, or that is as down- right cheap in the end. We want you to take this argument up by mail — we'll answer your letter that very day. HITCHINGS AND CO. OREENHOUSE DESIGNERS AND BUILDERS. Manufacturers of Heatinii and Ventllatinfi Apparatus. • 1170 Broadway, NEW YORK. Ihe FOLEY VENTILATING APPARATUS. Has met with great success, being the cheapest and best on the market; simple in make; powerful in oper- ation. Less effort to work than any other machine. HUNDREDS IN USE GIVING ENTIRE SATISFACTION. Send for descriptive pamphlet and prices od SLL KINDS OF GREENHOUSE MATERIAL Our larje Illustrated catalogue sent postpaid. FOLEY MFG. CO., Western Avenue and 26th Street, Chicago. Our visitingfriends are heartily wtlcome to call and see our haodsomc new factory to S. Western Ave. from any West Side street car and get ofi at 26th St, STANDARD FLOWER POTS Packed in small crates, easy to handle Price per crate 500 2 in. pots in crate $4 x50o«K 1500 a>6 •10003 800 354 5004 3305 1446 5.25 6.00 5.00 5.8a 4.50 .3.16 Price per crate t2o 7 in. pots in crate$4.3o 60 8 *' " 3.00 HAND MADE 48gin. potsincrate$3.6o <8 10 " ■• 4.8. 34 II " " 3.60 24 12 " " 4.80 12 14 " " 4.80 6 16 " " 4.50 ■zf- .J-'" 010 4.50 Seed pans, same pnce as pots. Send for price list of ■Lyhnders (or Cut flowers. Hanging Baskets, Lawn Vases, etc. Ten percent, off for cash with order. Address Hilflnger Bros.,Pottery,Fort Edward.N.Y. HuguBt Rolker i Sons, Agt8., 31 Barclay St. , N. 1. City. Standard Flower . . POTS n your greenhouses arc within 500 miles of the Capitol, write us, we can save you money W. H. ERNEST, 28th and M Street WASHtNGTON, D. C. TAB ITV! BpGE The Kramer Bros. Fdy. Co. DAYTOM, OHIO. Largest Vase Manufacturers in the U. S. Write to Department 3 for Catalog and Prices if Interested, STEEL RETURN TUBULAR Steam BOILERS Water What F. R. Pierson says: Johnston Heating Co., New York City. Gentlemen: — The internally fired slecl boilers which you installea last fall are giving us great satisfaction. They heat very q >ickly and are very economical. We ere exceedingly well pleased with them and they have more than met nur expectations. — Very truly yours, F. R. Pierson Co. JOHNSTON HEATING CO. M33 Broadway, NEW YORK CITY WRITE FOR CATALOG AND PRICES FRANK VAN ASSCHE Formerly Superintendent for Weathered. Greenhouse Builder Private or Commercial. Iron or Wood. Fstimates Furnished. Factory and Yards ; Fulton and Rose Ave. and Dwight St. , Jersey City, N. J. June 1, 1907 HORTlCULTURi: 739 Here's Another One This letter from a well known and prosperous MassachU' setts florist should interest you. MK. \V. \V. CASTLE, Wavoiley, Mass., Apr. 2-1, 19(t7. Boston, Mass. Dear .Sir: — It is a pleasure to recommend your Circulator for the very ettieient work it doos for me. I have two greenhouses each 200 ft. long piped for steam with 1 j^ in. pipes, and can operate them perfectly with hot water by using the Circulator; in a very short time it brings the returns nearly as hot as tlie flows. As I have two of the Circulators in use under difterent conditions, I am well able to judge of the work they are capable of doing, and would not like to part with either of them. Yours trulv, (Signed) WILLIAM VV. EDGAR. Watch this space next week. We shall present some more letters equally convincing. In the meantime write for particulars of our new Sieei Piaie Hot Water Boiler built especially for greenhouse heating. Piping and fitting done according to most approved methods and satisfaction guaranteed. Perfect circulation in all kinds of weather absolutely assured by the use of our • Electric Circulator W. W. CASTLE, Heating Engineer, - I70 summer street, Boston Mass. IKROESCHELL BOILER the only perfect Hot Water Boiler. Made in 15 sizes, heating 6000 to 50,000 sq. ft. glass to 60° at 15"^ below zero. Prices and Catalogue on application KROESGHELL BROS. CO. 35 Erie Street, CHICAGO GREENHOUSE CONSTRUCTIOiN LUMBER John C. rioninger Co. 117 E. Blackhawk St., CHICAQO CYPTO K TONAWA^a>A. N-y. TOBOtVia OOT. SISH BARS S2 feet er loB^ei HOT BED SASH PECKY CYPRESS BENCH LUMBER GREENHOUSES ERECTED AND EQUIPPED COMPLETE I F DESIRED Write for Circular "D" and Prices Holds Class Firmly ' See the Point 49~ PEBtLESS * Olaslnff Point* u-« Ih.lMit. < No righia or lefti. Box of ' 1.000 poioU 7&aU. pottpald. < BTENBT A. DBEEB, Tli CkoMnt St., nu>., ra. The A. T. STEARSS LUMBER CO. NEPOW8ET, BOSTON, MASS. NOW IS THR TIME TO INSURE YOUR GLASS AGAINST DAMAGE BY HAIL. For particulars address John O. Es/er, Sadtllm Rhrmr, M. J. You'll find something worth reading on every page of this paper. Send other business direct to WashingtOD. Saves time and insures better service. Personal attention guaranteed. Twenty-five years' active service. SPECIALTY: "Working on the Failure, of Others." SIGGERS & SI6GERS PATENT LAWYERS Box 9, National Union Building Washington, D. C. METROPOLITAN MATERIAL CO. GREENHOUSE WRECKERS Everything in New and Second Hand To REPAIR HEAT BUILD GREENHOUSES 139?= 1 408 Metropolitan Ave. BROOKLYN, NEW YORK In ordering goods please add "I saw it In HORTICULTURE." WEATHERED COMPANY BOX 789, NEW YORK GREENHOUSE BUILDING AND HEATING Send for Catalogue 740 HORTICULTURE June 1. 1907 This is a section o! the up-to-date Iron Frame rose house that we are adding to the range. The man who builds now is sure of having the house up in time for early stocking. ■ Range at Pomfret Center, Conn. HERE YOU HAVE GREENHOUSE BUILDING AT ITS BEST! A nicely balanced arrangement ; an effective contrasting of the straight and curved roofs in an almost perfect location. It forms one of the most important and ornamental features of the grounds, and is just in sight through the trees, from the residence. The palm house, general greenhouse and carnation house form the center, which is flanked on the left by a two compartment, curvilinear grapery and on the right by the orchard house for potted fruit. Orchard houses are constantly growing in favor because of the double purpose for which the house can be"utilized, and the almost immediate returns the fruit gives. If you are thinking of building look thoroughly into our kind of houses, or better yet, see a salesman. Lord & Burnham Co., Greenhouse Designers and Manu- facturers, 1133 Broadway, cor. 26th Street, New York. Boston Branch, 819 Tremont Building; Philadelphia Branch, 1235 Filbert Street. While Saying So Much in a detailed way of exactly how the U-Bar itself is constructed, we have neglected to show you a section from which to get a line on the proposition in gen- eral. This 18 foot section makes plain the simplicity and lightness of construction better than any amount of our talk. See how clean cut and perfect is the connection of sill and U-Bar. A single center column with branch stays is all the support neces- sary. The ventilating hand wheel is placed most conveniently, and the rod and mitre gears under the bench are entirely out of the way. The benches are galvanized steel frames, tile bottom and either slate or cypress sides. It is beyond all comparison the most perfectly designed and equipped greenhouse made. The new catalogue tells you exactly how and why it's made the way it is made. Send for it. Pierson LJ=Bar Company, Designers and Builders U-Bar Greenhouses, Met- ropolitan Building, Fourth Avenue and 23rd Street, New York. LIBRAR NEW vol BOTANIC OARI)B^ IfllODODFNDROXS A'l DaNA IsLAN'D. GleN C'OVK. N. Y. rlioto ty y. F. yoktiston \fioRrsT:^FiMrM4Jv, \l0McAPE Garden £g^ im "^M QqjTON» Mass. cJubscr/ptfon, ^100^ 742 HORTICULTURE June 8, 1907 i 1?'(?-^IQ^^ i^3< O^^. RHODODENDRONS Hardy Varieties on Hardy Stoolis SPECIALLY GROWN FOR THE AiWERICAN TRADE '"P^HE largest and best stock in the world for export purposes. We have established a large American trade in our Specialties of Rhododendrons, Azaleas, Andromedas and other High Class Evergreens and Specimen Conifers and shall further extend it. SEND FOR SPECIAL LIST NOW, and then get your order in EARLY for fail shipment. Those who purchased the past season express much satisfaction and in many instances are duplicating their order for next fall. We carry a full variety of the old standard sorts and all the new ones of value, and can quote prices on large lots on application. JOHN WATERER & SONS, Ltd. American Nursery BACSHOT, ENGLAND June S, 1907 HORTICULTURE (43 ROSES CHRYSANTHEMUMS BOUVARDIA COLEUS GRAFTED ROSES We offer this year ihc following assortment: Bride, Bridesmaid, Bon Silene, Ivory, Gen. McArthur. Kate Moulton, Killarney. Mme. Caroline Testout, Mme. Hoste, Marechal Niel, Souvenir De Wootton, Tom Field, Uncle John. The above grafted from 2hi inch pols, $i ^ oo per loo; $120 oc per 1,0:0 for A No i stock, nothing else will De sent out. On their own roots, from 2J6 in. pois, repotted from 2 inch, $6.00 per 100; $50.00 per I ,000. The Baby Rambler, $2.50 per doz . $15.00 per 100. American Beauty. On own roots, from 2J4 inch pots, $8.00 per loo; $75 00 per 1,000; 3-inch pots, $12. 'x^ per ion; $100.00 per 1,000 April. May and June delivery Mme. Abel Chatenay, own roots, 2^ inch pots, $6,'-"> per ii>.i; $50,0-3 per i,o(X), CHRYSANTHEMUMS WHITE Early— Polly Rose, Willowbrook, White Shaw. Mid-Season — Miss Minnie Wanamaker, Ivory, Queen, Alice Mrs. H. Robinson, Niv Byron, Eureka. Late — Mrs. McArthur, Chadwick, Adelia PINK Early— Glory of the Pacitic. Mid-Season — J. 1^. Shaw, Adela, Mrs. Perrin, A. .1. Balfour, William H. Duckham, Dr. Enguehard Late — Maud Dean, The Harriott. YELLOW Early — Monrovia. Mid-Season— G. Pitcher, Col. D. Appleton, Mrs. William Duckham. Late — Golden Wedding, Major Bonnaffnn, H. W. Reiman. RED Mersiham's Red, CuHinglordii, Matchless. Rooted Cuttings, $2 c o per 100; $15 '^o per t, 000. NEWER VARIETIES. From 2^ inch pots, $6,00 per tings, $4.(- 1 per i<">o Beatrice May, mid-srason white. Mrs. James Marshall, mid-season pink. Rooted Cut- Mayor Weaver, mid-season pink. Mrs. Swinburne, late white. Jeannie Nonin, late white. Early Snow, early white. Rosier, early pink. Old <-old, Uie yellow. October Frost, early white. BOUVARDIA Humboldtii Corymbiflora. from 2^ inch pots, .$5.0'. per loo; $45.'>'j per i,t.K>i. This is the lari. e \^ hite Jessamine flowered. The best variety in cultivation. COLEUS VERSCHAFFELTII, Golden Queen, Golden Bedder, Fire Brand, Queen Victoria, fancy Coleus in variety, 2 inch pots, $2.00 per i<-x.r. $15. '.H ' per 1 .000. VERSCHAFFELTII, Golden Queen. Golden Bedder, 3 ^^ich pots. $3 «j per loo. SALVIA. AGERATUM. HELIOTROPE, 2 inch pots. $ j.-jo per ion; $i5.co per 1,000. STEVIA, from 7J4 inch pots, $^.50 per 100; $20.00 per I. ".-J, ciiOiM'WBrvi-, coiv:iv. FOR Sj\L.E 4400 Richmond Plants Out of ) 3 1-2 in. Pots 1500 Killarney Plants, Out of 3 1-2 in. Pots 2000 Mrs. J. P. Morgan Plants, Out of 2 1-4 in. Pots These are tine plants. Propagated for our own use. Sold because of change in pi an ting plans Price: 3}4 in. size, 8c each ; 2;4 in. size, 5c each. Cash with order please BENJAMIN DORRANGE, Rose Growers No. 3 Dorrance Farr DORRANCETON, PENNA. Better Qualiti| than the OrdinarL| ROSE PLANTS (r^s) 1500 Richmonds, 3 inch pots 3000 Brides ' o • u * 3000 Bridesmaids , 3 inch pots - $8.00 per 100 $6.00 per 100 LEO. NIESSEN CO., - Wholesale Florists t209 Arch Strost, PHILADELPHIA Store open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. ROSES, Fine, Healthy Stock 6OOO Brides and Maids grafted, 3% in. $12.00 per 100. 20,000 Brides, Maids, Killarney, Chatenay, Gates, ivory and Richmond, own roots. 3J4 in $8.00 per lOO. P. R. QUINLAN, SYRACUSE, N. Y. GRAFTED BRIDES and MAIDS On Best English Manetti 2% and 3\i in. pots, $10.00 and $12 50 per 100 MONTROSE GREENHOUSES MONTROSE - MASS. QUANTITIES OF Blue Otaksa Hydrangeas FOR SALE r.cautiful specimens, 8 or g years old in Ivy I Ireen haU barrels, $ 15,$! 8,$ lo and $25 per pair, according to size. The F. E. CONINE NURSERY CO. Stratford, Ct. CHICAGO CARNATION COMPANY A. T. PYFER, ngr., Joliet, 111. Only the most profitable carnations grown- Aristocrat is one of them. 2ML ^V 15 E^ Xv Hv E^ Grand New Pink Carnation for I907 A few thousand R. C. and pot i)lants left. Order iiuick. This variety is a money maker. Price of rooted cuttings, $2.50 per doz.; $12.00 per 100 ; $100.00 per 1000. Price of pot plants, 2 1-4 in., $3 00 per doz. ; $15 00 per lOO. THE H. WEBER & SONS CO., Oakland, Md. CARNATIONS. Red Chief — Bright scarlet— early and very produc- tive. $i2.oo per loo: $ioa.oo per looo. Average 3 in. flower. A leader in every respect. Bonnie Vaid — Clear pink edged white. — |i2.co per 100; loo.oo per 1000. Large well formed bloom. Very early and productive. F. DOR.NCR & SONS QO. La Fayette. Ind. out of 4 in. in bud and bloom. Grevillea Robusta Hydrangea Otaksa ROSES Bride, Gate, Ivory, Perle, Maid . out of 3 in. ALL CLEAN, HEALTHY STOCK Prices on application. JOHN C HATCHER AMSTERDAM, N. Y. u BEST COMMERCIAL VARIETIES Rooted Cuttings 2.00 per hundred WM. W. Edgar Co. WAVERLEY, MA.SS. Special offer to Horticulture readers CHRYSANTHEMUMS I will sell 100 phmts of the new singles in 10 or 20 varieties for $12.00. Selection to be left to me. A list of varieties lu.ailed on appli- cation. This offer holds good only by mentioning Horticulture. CHARLES H. TOTTY Madison, N. J. Looking for a good, late, Yellow MUM? Invest ill GOLDEN DOME There is nothing to equal it. Stock ready, now. $.S5.00 per lon ; $6.00 per dozen. S. S. SKIDEISKY, 824 NO in 24tni. llO, PO 744 horticulture: June 8, 1907 m@.@0i0i^^^^^^M®j§mm.^^mms^®.®.^^M m (^ Rhododendrons Maximums and Hardy Hybrids A splendid stock, well acclimated and in all sizes F. R. PIERSON COMPANY Tarrytown, N. Y. RHODODENDRONS Finest named Plants of the really "iron-dad" hardy varieties for Autumnand Springde ivery RHODODENDRON MAXIMUM Fine, bushy, well fur ished p'ants, carefully dug and packed with large balls in carload lots. Attractive prices quoted on the above upon request. Also all varieties of UNE HARDY TREES and SHRUBS, AZALEAS, JAPAN MA- PLES, CHOICE CONIFERS, etc., etc. Write for catalog and special quotations. FRED'K W. KELSEY ISO Broadway, New York City NEW CANNAS William Saunders \ |°5y"='' New York > perdoz. Ottawa f per 100 Send for our list and descriptive catalogue We have a large stock of the best varieties. ROSES on their own roots our specialty Shrubbery in variety He sure and gel our catalogue. The CONARD & JONES CO., west grove, p.. SPECIMEN NURSERY STOCK Deciduoui Trees and Shrubs, Evergreens. Rhododendrons, Azaleas, over one hundred (100) acres of the choicest varieties. SEND FOR PRICE LIST COTTAGE GARDENS CO. Queens. Lone Island. - New York I SGHAUM & VAN TOL, Boskoop, Holland GROWER!^ AND EXPORTERS OF Rhododendrons, H, P. Roses, Tree Roses, Azalea Mollis, Boxwood, Evergreens and forcing stock, etcm ( l.MPORT ONLY ) Write for special price lists etc. to our American Agents 17 Murray Street McHUTGHISON S CO., nWw YORK CI John Waterer & Sons, U^ AMERICAN NURSERY BAGSHOT, ENGLAND have the finest s'ock of recognized Hardy Rhododendrons, Azaleas, An- dromedas, high class Evergreens and specimen Conifers. Ask for special list of plants grown for the American trade. John Waterer & Sons are the great exhibitors of Rhododendrons Ir London. ... EmtHblluhmd 40 Ymarm ... ROSE HILL NURSERIES NEW ROCHELLE, N. Y. Most Complete Horticultural Establishment in America SIEBRECHT & SON New York Office: Siebrecht Building, 425 Fifth Avenue SUPPLEMENT, HORTICULTURE, VOL V, NO, 23, JUNE 8, 1907 RHODODENDRON PINK PEARL. RAISED BY JOHN WATERER & SONS, Ltd., BAGSHOT, ENGLAND. June S, VM7 HORTICULTURE (45 American Rhododendrons OVERPLANTTNG OF 1!. MAXIMDil While in the United States last autumn, on a business trip. I visited a number of nurseries, and also a a eonsiderable variety of private and public gardens. L have nat- urally been very interested in the use of the plant with which I am Jiiost closely associated, viz., the rliododendron. I was i>articularly struck with the large quantities of the native variet}-, R. maximum, that are being planted, and it has occurred to me to ask if this is altogether a wise step. The great <|uestion in front of the man plant- ing rhododendrons is, of course, that of hardiness, and without doubt the variety maximum has much to recommend it in this respect, but on the other hand it has been amply demonstrated that certain of the hybrids, and more particularly those which have their origin either from catawbiense or maximum are, if planted with a due regard to certain conditions, of sutticient hardiness to warrant their use, and, while not condemning maximum, it must be liorne in mind that the latter has practically only one shade of color, and if used indiscriminately, is likely to become as monotonous as the Rliododen- dron ponticum in England, which really, except in isolated cases, has only the merit of cheapness to recommend it, and, where used without the addi- tion of the hybrids giving color, is of no advan- tage whatever in garden etl:ect. It is this point which strikes me so much in many American gardens, which J have seen — the use of Rhododendron maximum ex- clusively, where such splendid effects of color could be got with the addition of a certain number of hybrids in groups. SELKCTING A FAVOT;.\BLE POSITION In America where the climatic conditions are much more in extremis than in England, it is apparent that _s;reat care must he taken in selecting a position suitable Rhododeiidroa Gomer Waterer. Fiolfl CultuL-f of Rhododendrons. for rhododendrons, and in my ojjinion it should be chosen so that, always bearing in mind to avoid expos- ure to wind, and more partieiilarly to draughts of any kind, they should have a northern aspect. This may seem contradictory for any shrub which may be classed as delicate, but my experience tells me that when given a northern evposure, the tendency is for the plant to remain for a longer period in a clormant condition, in which state the rliododendron and many other shruli.- are perfectly hardv and will not suffer so much as when planted in a warm situation which induces a rising of the sap and an inclination to precocious growth before the night temperatures have ceased to be nearly as low as in midwinter. Again, a position which ensures shade, not. however, too dense, should be chosen, and in any case the eai-ly moniing sun must be avoided as the beds of rhododendrons, when subjected to a low temperature of the air and with the sun melting one side of the bed while the other remains frozen, are very perishable and, even if the foliage of the plants remains ■ uninjured under these conditions, the flower will be lost and consequently they will l)ave no greater value than any ntlier evergreen. Another point which it is most desirable to emphasize is that, nat- really. the rhododendron is an un- dergrowth as a general rule, and subsists not only on its own decay- ing foliage, but on other vegetable i''fuse such as the foliage of forest t rees, and consequently in garden ii^e proper care should be taken in the first place to see that it has such fijod as peat or leaf mould or some nood (Ibroii? matter to subsist on in accordance with natural con- ditions; and, secondly, that when established, such food should be supplied to plants from time to r46 HORTICULTURE. June 8, 1907 time as a surface dressing, and, in America .where such hot spells are so common, a moulding of leaves and decayed manure which will keep the roots from scorching, and. in winter, will serve to protect them from extremely low temperatures. CHOICE OF V.\RI1STIES As regards what varieties can be u.sed with compara- tive safety, I have great faith in the experience which certain kinds have had and withstood for a period of years, at the Arnold Arboretum. This more especially applies to Boston and the ISTew England section. In other parts, viz., around New York and perhaps more so in Philadelphia, a considerable number of other kinds have been found to stand perfectly well. I am somewhat loth to pul>lish the names of certain kinds, from obvious reasons, but 1 think I can safely give such names as Album Elegans, Everestianum, Charles Dick- ens, II. W. Sargent, and a few others, as having stood for 'so many seasons as to be practically safe, although, 110 doubt, in common with many other evergreens, such as the mountain laurel (Ixalmia latifolia), and even the hemlock and white pine, they were found to have .sufEered during the extremely severe weather experi- enced some three years ago in the States. This should not. in my opinion, deter "people from planting again, as the damage done that season proved to be, in many cases, only temporary and the plants recovered during the ensuing summer. I have noticed, to my great regret, in many places I have visited, that where hybrids have been planted, although a fair percentage of the proper hardy varie- ties are to be found, yet there is a quite large propor- tion of tender varieties which, in America, are abso- lutely useless except to be treated as tender plants and, as such, to be protected in the winter, and consequently after even an ordinary season, without any great ex- treme of temperature, it is found that many have been injured, the result being that the planter is naturally dissatisfied, and at once comos to the conclusion tliat all rhododendrons are unreliable for garden work, and so either plants some other flowering shrubs in their place, or loavns a l)lank space. Now. this is a great pity, and 1 attribute it to the fact that the really hardy varieties being somewhat scarce, some nurserymen, with rather elastic consciences will accept and execute an order, even incorrectly, rather than admit inability to supply. Tlie intending planter sliould be most careful to ask for, and see that he gets those kinds only that have proved to be thoroughly reliable, and also when he has them to see they are planted in the proper position, and I feel sure that under these circumstances the use of the hardy rhododendron with its double effect of flower and evergreen foliage is only just beginning. A few words as to the tender varieties: there are among the hybrids many veiy lovely varieties, which, even if they arc not suited for planting out perma- nently, are so line as to warrant their use in other ways with great effect: such as in tubs and sheltered in the winter. This is done with bay trees in order to give certain effects, and why should it not be done with rhododendrons to give another effect? Large bushes or standards can be procured, and I am of opinion that with a rational treatment tliey would be found very easy plants to handle, and in tliat way the more beauti- ful hybrids can Ijc seen and used in American gardens. Other kinds as, for instance, the E. Pink Pearl which, when first shown in England created almost a sensa- tion in the horticultural world, or the variety Gomer Waterer may be used to very great advantage as pot plants, and fully deserve to be known as well in Amer- ica as with us. The subject of rhododendrons i.-, a very large one, and I do not jiropose to go into any further sides of it. Init T shall look forward to the future greater use of this beautiful evergreen in American gardens and hope that my views may turn out to be correct. I feel siu'e, if the planter insists upon being supplied with the really hardy varieties, he will not be -disappointed, and snore than this he will be- conferring benefits iq)on the lovers of gardens generally. ^/O'-^XL^yK^^^Tr- American Niirsci'y. BiU/sliof, Eiii]hniil. The Rhododendron SU.MK ItllODODKNDUON IIISTOUY John Wilmore of Oldford near Birmingham, Eng- land, who was a most enthusiastic amateur horticulturist some seventy years ago, delighted in nuiking experi- ments with various species of plants in order to produce new and improved varieties. He turned his attention particularly to those families which were the most dif- ficult to hybridize, as for instance the ericas; of these he succeeded in raising the one which bears his name, "Wil- moreana" which is a favorite at the present day. He also used his talents on the rhododendron and assisted my father in his efforts in the same direction with this noble evergreen. Taking the Indian species, E. arboreum, it was used t(i ])ollenize several other species which were known to lie quite hardy in Great Britain, especially Catawbiense. I'hc flowers ot arboreum are rich crimson with black, chocolate and red markings in tlie throat of the flower. The object aimed at was to get these colors and pencil- ings into varieties which would stand the British climate. This could only lie effected by raising thou- sands of seedlings and making selections of such as ])romised the desired qualities, namely, various tints of the carmine and rose of the arboreum to blend with, or supjilant the lilac of the Catawbiense, but combined with the habit and growth of the latter. It was found that if the arboreum was pollenized with the Catawbiense the seedlings were not hardy, but when the Catawbiense was pollenized by the arboreum the habit of the female parent was maintained, but except in rare cases the color of the flower was not materially changed. DIFFICn.TTKS IX THE W.AY OF SUCCKSSFl'L UllODODEX- DRON HYBr.IDlZING Crossing and raising seedling rhododendrons is a work of years and is full of interest. The first difliiculty, in the case of using the early and late varieties as parents, is to get them in bloom at the same time; the arboreum being the native of a warm clinuite requires the protec- tion of a hot house, and therefore flowers much before the hardy varieties ; to force the hardy ones does not fully answer the purpo-se of the hybridizer, because forc- ing weakens the growth to some extent, and plants thus treated do not seed so vigorously. To retard the arbor- eum seems the most practical, but this is also attended with sonic froii1)lc; it can be effected, however, by keep- June 8, 1S07 HORTICULTURE 747 iiii;- tile plants in (Iw shade and in tlie coolest part of the lionse, and then j-emoving thcni into the greater heat and sunliglit when the flowers are required. Another diftieidtv is that the seeds arc so small as to require great tare in the handling, and will only germinate when suhjected to a certain degree oi; moisture and moderately cool temperature ; sown close to the surface and shaded from the hot sun, very finely pulverized [leat soil heing used on which to sow the seed. SOME IXTEKKSTlXd l-.Xl'EROIEXTS Some experiments were also made in crossing the ponticum, a much more I'l-ee growing species from Asia, which is hardy in England and used there very exten- sively for under-cover in phtvisant preserves, but not much progress was made with the ponticums, the flow- ers being loose and small, and the hj'brids not perfectly hardy. Several varieties were produced, namely, one called Victoria, a deep claret color, p. roseum, deep rose, and some others. Another parent was B. maximum, thi^ species indigen- ons to New Eng- land, and by mix- ing this with L' a t a w b i e n s e some fine, light- colored sorts were produced such as album elegans. album grandiflo- rum and others, and these being again recrcssed, some fine light- colored sorts have resulted. E. .Ta- vanicum, a species with glossy foli- age and golden yellow flowers was used to try to in- fuse their tint- into the hardy varieties, but does not appear to have l)een successful. Once the efforts to aci|nire new and improved varieties were successful it was much easier to add to their num- ber by crossing them with each other, therefore many fine ones are annually announced, but nevertheless some of the original seedlings hold their own and have scarce- ly been surpassed. When some of the choice C'atawbiense seedlings were imported to this country the first specimens were killed the first winter; this may be accounted for by the fact that they were grafted upon ponticum stocks, which, al- though it survives the cold of the old world succumbs to it in the new, especially when they are not worked so low as to permit of the stock being buried in the soil. TREATMENT REQUIRED BY THE RHODODENDRON It is gratifying to remark that the rhododendron is growing in popularity, and new and superior hardy varieties are increasing in number, while the older ones are not to he des])ised. This cpieen of evergreen flowering shrubs accommodates herself to a variety of soils but thrives best in peat earth or any decayed vegetable mat- ter. Potash and carbonic acid she delights in. but nitro- gen, in too undiluted a state, or in too large a ])ropor- tion, is very injurious. I once had a batch of seedlings I was particularly anxious to push along, so I gave the soil a dressing of stable manure, without due considera- tion, and killed every one. Do not add animal manure to the soil nor mulch the beds with stable litter; a mulching, before the bushes are large enough to cover the ground, is desirable but it should be of leaves, straw or grass, cut before it has gone to seed; such a mulch will keep the temperature of the earth equal, and will ]irevent a too sudden thawing of the roots in the spring. Rhododendron should never be pruned but planted in such order as that each specimen may grow into a per- fectly symmetrical shape. Neither should large branches be cut for table or house decoration, because if the nat- ural contour of the bush is destroyed it can never be re- paired. AN EXHIBITION SUGGESTION The shrubs can be removed at any season except when the ground is frozen hard, or when the new growth, which imuiediatelv succeeds the flowers, is very tender, and even then the y m a y b e transplanted if carefully handled and the roots well soaked with water. This pe- culiarity has en- abled extensive growers in the old countrv, such as the Messrs. Wat- erer, to hold an- nual exhibitions of their choice varieties under large canvas tents. These exhibitions are among the great horticultur- al sights of the British metrop- olis. If I should not lie too presumptu- (uis I nught ven- ture to suggest that the great Massachusetts Horticul- tural Society would do weU to hold such a show annually in Boston; not one of cut flowers only, in their hall, which after all gives b'at a'poor idea of the beauty of the various species, or of their capabilities to make a most mao-nificent dis^ilay when under a canvas tent; for it is there, where the bright sunlight is subdued, that their delightful and delicate shades of color are brought out to the best advantage ; besides which they are protected from storms of wind and rain and last very much longer in bloom than under the open sky. The exhibition might be kept open two weeks at least, and the public would have a treat of which thousands would avail themselves. The grouping and arrangements should be in charge of a most skilful floral decorative artist. Prizes for growing plants, either single specimens or in collections, should be liberal enough to induce competition and to reimburse exhibitors for their trouble and expense in trans]iorting their specimens to and fro, and there is lit- tle doul>t tliat tlic enterprise would be a grand success. Waterei- Sons. 748 HORTICULTURE June 8, 1907 Raising Hardy Rhododendrons WHY SO MANY RHODODKXDUOXS ARE TlCNUlii; There are a few, so to say, "about hardy" rliododen- drons, hut the only ones that are truly hardy in New England are those who descend from Catavvbiense and maximum. If Catawbiense had not been intro- duced into Europe so long after ponticum, which had been used as a seed bearer in crossing with arboreum and other tender species and gave all those beautiful varieties in cultivation, the chances are that the Ameri- can species would have been taken for crossing purposes and a much liardier set of varieties would now be in cultivation. The fact is that ponticum is an easier and quicker grower, hardy enough in Europe, more liable to cross; as in the seedlings from true ponticum there is always a tendency to variation in color and form of the flower, something much less accentuated in Catawbiense and maximum, and for those reasons, probably, the American species have always been neglected. Since the demand for hardy rhododendrons in our country has begun to increase, however, the hybridizers of Europe are working in that direction and 1 do not see why we ought not to try to get our liardy rhododendrons uur- belves. Parsons' nursery in Flushing iias raised in the past some good varieties which are the leaders among the hardy ones yet, and why sliould not the experiment- ing be followed up? Catawbiense, which flowers at the same time as the other varietio.-;, is easy to cross. Although it is a little shy in taking strange pollen, with patience and perse- verance good seed pods can he obtained. Witli maxi- mum this is more ditlicult, but I think that by keeping a few hybrids in cold storage for a while one would have some flowering together for hybridizing purposes. Punctatum could be tried as a seed bearer also. TO P.ATSli UllODODEXDnOXS FROM SKED There are several methods advocated for raising riiododendrons from seed. I have tried a few ways myself with more or less success. The following is the one which gave me always best rc-^ults. Eight-inch square pans are filled with crocks and moss to the half lieight; good sandy peat is used to fill up the pot, the top part of which must be finely sifted, to one-half inch, fi'om the top, and well pressed down. Before seeding the soil must be sprinkled and the seed scattered over it. but not thiclsly, after which the pans have to be covered with glass and put in saucers big enough and iihvays filled with water. An ordinary greenhouse i.-^ all they need, biit they liave to be kept in the dark until germination begins when a little air is given until they are strong enough to have the glass removed. It is best 10 start early, as soon as the seeds are ripe, so as to have strong littk' plants before the heat in the spring when they have to be pricked off and planted in the same compost as the seeds, the jjans being kept always in a saucer filled with water. During the summer they have to be kept in a cool, half-shady, damp place, a cold frame being the Iwst ; thrips and damping off when too warm must be guarded against. CAKE OF THE YOUNG PT.ANTS During the first winter the young plants can be kept in a good cold frame and will be big enough to be planted out in the following spring in frames or beds where they must be kept well-watered and shaded. The first winter out of doors it is best to cover them with turf as they are not yet t-trong enough to test their hardiness. Having been planted only four inches apart it will be necessary to transplant them again the next spring giving more rooni and they soon will be strong enough to show a few buds — we have buds on three-year-old plants. A little covering with leaves every winter is necessary to keep a too heavy frost out of the ground, and if they are planted in tlie open, shade has to be given. As said before, we are in need of hardy American- raised rhododendrons and everybody having the time and the necessary, ought to help make a step ahead in the improvement of those beautiful ornaments of our gardens. .^J(^^ ^.^^>^^^^^>^ The Question of Hardiness IJhododenilroiis lia\e gduc liiiDiigh ;■ scries of severe winters. These have tried the mettle of tlie l)est and the oldest of thcin. The size and tlie age of many of our large-t plants ought to be a guarantee of their hardiness. Tln'V could not luivc lived anil thrived, as many of them have done tor thirty years, and not be considered ironclad. Some of these have been injured, and never more than diii-iug the past winter. From our experience, we still believe a northern ex- posure best. By this we do not mean they should be en- tirely sluit I lilt from sunshine. — although we have some remarkable plants, that are almost entirely so. Their foliage is extremely handsome, and in this respect alone, rhododendrons are remarkal)ly effective. Still most people want them to lilonm.'aud this they do not do nearlv sn \m'I1 as in suu^liiuc I'mlci' such ciniditious. however, though not so prolific in bloom, the flowers are larger, and last longer. On the matter of exposure, we would conclude tliat it IS most essential that the plants should have some sort of a screen from the midday sun. To illustrate what is meant : We had to move two plants in the way of im- |ii-ovements. and protected them specially, with a screen oT s|)riice lioiighs. If this had not been done, they cer- tainly would have been sunburned. It was done, in this case because root action was disturbed late in the season. Still it is a case in point. It is the winters sun that does most injury, and especially during the montli of March. So-called sheltered places, where sun heat has a chance to gather, suffer most. The damage comes from the alternate freezing and thawing of the buds and idliagc. In iiKirc exposed places, and in full sunshine June 8, 1907 HORTICULTURE M9 they do not ^:ufIol• so iiuicli ; and near the lake^faeing riortlnvest with no protection — least of all. All in all there are few places in Ma?sachusetts where rliododendron:? and many other exotic trees do so well. Generally under average conditions growers have a try- ing time. Rhododendrons give the ordinary gardener more concern than any other out-door plants. I am fre- quently asked to recommend an ironclad list. Not knowing the conditions it is often a difficult task. Growers in the United States are almost altogether de- pendent upon importations. Nothing that I know of has been done to develop a type suited to our climate. In this our hope lies in breeding up from the Cataw- biense type. We may have to be content with less range in color, though v/ith perseverance this may not be denied us. The oldest, handsomest and in every way the most satisfactory plants are the CatawJoiense hybrids, which were the first imes planted. Some years ago we suggested to the late H. H. Hun- newell that some of the hardiest of our plants should be crossed with some of the tenderer ones of rich coloring. We were told that we siiould be in Mt. Auburn Ceme- tery before they bloomed. To be buried there is an honor we hardly expect, but we do hope to see some of our seedlings, now nearly a foot liigh, bloom. Whether we succeed or fail we intend to keep on. It is difficult to arrange color satisfactory. It is a de- fect we see everywhere. Good whites are scarce. The only way to get color effects is to plant them liberally. I should prefer to keep the colors in separate beds, or, if I wanted a large bed, I should separate the color by using white. Other effects can be made by planting the early and late varieties separately. A bed of Charles Dickens would be past before J. W. Sargent came in. Similarly Album Grandiflorum before Deli- catessimum. Roses Under Glass EAKLY PLANTED IIOUSKS PRODUCE BEST CROPS Rose growers year after year are realizing the fact that houses which are planted in Maj', or early in June, produce the heaviest crops, and that the cut is superior in quality to those planted later. This result is doubt- less due to the fact that roses planted thus early have the advantage of the long, sunny days of summer in which to grow, and usually by the end of September have developed into good-sized, thrifty plants, from which it is not unreasonable to expect a good crop. The expense attending the replanting of rose benches is a very considerable item and one from which many growers seek to escape liy carrying over stock another year. Others, and their numbers increase each year, have hit upon a plan for disposing of their year-old stock to advantage. By means of liberal advertising in the newspapers, magazines, etc.. these plants which but a few years ago were unceremoniously dumped on the rub- bish heap, are now sold for garden purposes all over the country. With our planting plans already perfected, young stock, soil, etc., in proper condition, the first object should be to find a market for the old stock. If this can be disposed of at a figure that will leave a fair margin of profit after paying for the labor of lifting, packing and shipping, it will be like money found, as they have got to go anyhow. PUTTING BENCHES IN PROPER CONDITION As soon as the old plants and soil are Temoved, the benches should be put into a good state of repair so that there will be no danger of a break down during the sea- son. Weeds, old soil and rubbish should be removed from under the benches, and the boards of the benches given a good washing by playing 'the hose upon every crack and crevice so that no dirt will remain. The in- sides of the benches should then receive a good coating of hot lime wash, which destroys insects and their eggs, and helps to preserve the wood. To prevent the soil from running through the spaces between the boards wheat or rye straw may be spread on the benches. The almost perfect drainage insured by tile or hollow brick bottoms is so well known that to use the words of a well known grower — ''We are only waiting for the old benches to collapse, to relegate board bottoms to the realms of 'innocuous desuetude.' '"' As soon as the benches are ready, they should be filled as cjuickly as possible, so that the soil may not dry out too much previous to planting. If bone meal is to be used as a fertilizer, care should be taken to spread it on the soil as evenly as possible. It may be either stirred into the soil, or left on the surface. The act of planting will place as much of the meal near the roots as is good for them at jDrescnt; the subsequent watering and stir- ring of the soil will gradually convey the rest to within reach of the roots. If the soil in the benches is five inches deep the quantity required is about twelve pounds to every 100 square feet of surface. PLANTING THE YOUNG STOCK In planting Bride, Golden Gate and similar varieties, each plant should be allowed a space at least one square foot to grow in, never less. Beauties require at least one-third more, if high grade blooms are desired. Some growers prefer diagonal planting at right angles, claiming that it is much easier to give the plants the full benefit of the syringe. Previous to planting, the young stock should be carefully examined to see that none are dry. Any plants put into the bench in this condition take a much longer time to start than do the others. Also the balls should be disturbed as little as possible, simply rub- bing off the sharp edges around the surface, and not even removing the drainage. Each plant should be placed just deep enough to cover the ball, and the soil pressed firmly around it. leaving a depression around the neck of the plant. This should he slowly filled with water as soon as possible after planting, and on ever}- bright day for about two weeks it should be repeated twice a day, as, at this stage, young stock revels in copious sup- ])]ies of water. During bright weather syringing may be practiced quite frequently and will serve not only to keep red- spider in check, but to cool off the house. 750 HORTICULTURE June 8, 1907 horticulture: ▼OL. V JUNE 8, 1907 NO. 23 PUBLISHED WEEKLY BY HORTICULTURE PUBLISHING CO. 11 Hamilton Place. Boston, Mas*. Telephone, Oxford 292 WM. J. STEWART, Editor and Manaeer SUBSCRIPTION PRICE Oaa Year, la advance, $1.00: To Foreign Countries, 2.00; To Canada, $1 50 ADVERTISING RATES Par lach, 30 inchea to page $1.00. Oiacouats on Contracts for consecutive insertions, as follows -. One manth (4 times) 5 par cent.: three months (13 times) loperccDt.: alz meaths (26 times) 20 per cent. ; one year (32 times) 30 per cent. Pace and half page spaces, special rates on application. COPYRIGHT, «907, BY HORTICULTURE PUB. CO. ■■tusd w lecood-class mstter December 8, 1904, at the Post Office at Boston, Mass. under the Act of Congress of March 3, 1879. CONTENTS Page FRONTISPIECE — Rhododendrons at Dana Island AMERICAN RHODODENDRONS— F. Gomer Waterer— Illustrated 745 THE RHODODENDRON— George Moore — Illustrated... 746 RAISING HARDIf RHODODENDRONS— A. Hans 748 THE QUESTION OF HARDINESS— T. D. Hatfield.... 748 ROSES UNDER GLASS— J. E. Simpson 749 AFTER ADJOURNMENT 751 SHRUB CHAT 751 UP TO DATE METHODS OF DAHLIA GROWING — J. K. Alexander 751 NEWS OF THE CLUBS AND SOCIETIES American Rose Society — Florists' Club of Washing- ton— American Peony Society — Florist Club ol Philadelphia 752 Gardeners' and Florists' Club of Boston — Club and Society Notes 758 SEED TRADE 754 OBITUARY— T. W. Guy— John Spiess, Sr 759 FLOWER MARKET REPORTS Boston, Buffalo, Columbus, Detroit, Indianapolis, New York, Philadelphia, Twin Cities, Washington.. 761 MISCELLANEOUS June Exhibitions at Boston 751 Musings of McGorum 751 Irrigated Land Products Exposition 755 Publications Received 755 Pittsburg Doings 758 Washington Notes 758 During Recess 753 News Notes 759 A Correction ■ 759 Business Changes. . . 76 1 Incorporated 763 Greenhouses Building or Contemplated 769 List of Patents 769 Personal 769 Movements of Gardeners 769 Catalogues Received 769 Colored Plate 'With THis Issue. R.hoclodenclron PinR Pearl. An action to recover the cost of a consign- A shipper ment of lilj' of the valley pips, by a tripped up Holland firm against an English florist, was recently decided at Bath, England, in favor of the defendant, on the grounds that the Dutch variety had been delivered instead of the Berlin pips which had been ordered, a fact which appears to have been adequately proven by witnesses. This seems good law but there are plenty of parties who are willing to take chances and substitutions, some easy and others difficult of detection, are probably of daily occurrence m nursery, plant and seed trade. A few appUcations of the legal penalty for the deception, on the order of the incident above recorded, would have a healthy restrain- ing effect. The rhododendron has been selected The as the special subject for our attention rhododendron jn this issue of HORTICULTURE. No argument is needed to substantiate the right of this most useful and beautiful of flowering shrubs to the distinction we are according it. The rho- dodendron has been deservedly designated "the most glorious of our garden ornaments." Of late years much work has been done in the field of improvement. More attention has been given to the testing of varieties for hardiness in the climate of our northern States and the English raisers upon whom we have thus far depended for the greater part of our supply are earnestly striving to furnish stock that may be relied upon. As urged by one of our correspondents in this issue, there is a good field for American hybridizers in the crossing of the rhododendron with a view to producing varieties that will be absolutely iron-clad in our gardens and at the same time possess the rich coloring and size and pro- fusion of bloom which thus far are rarely found except- ing in sorts that are not always to be depended upon. Five important events scheduled for the What the month of June are the meetings and ex- month of hibitions of the American Association of June offers Nurserymen at Detroit, June 13 to 14, Horticultural Society of New York at New York City, June 12 and 13, and American Peony Society at Ithaca, N. Y., June 18 and 19; Twenty-fifth Convention of the American Seed Trade Association at New York City, June 35 to 37, and the Annual Rho- dodendron, Peony, and Rose Shows of the Massa- chusetts Horticultural Society at Boston on June 8 and 9, 1-5 and Ifi, 23 and 23. There is no more deliglitful season for traveling than the month of June and doubtless the attendance at all these important afFnirs will bo large, as indeed it should be. No better evidence of progressive prosi>erity in any branch of the great horticultural industry can be ad- vanced than a full and enthusiastic attendance upon the meetings of the organizations devoted to its interests. Progressive no man can well be who denies himself these opportunities to mingle with his fellow crafts- men, to see and hear what others are doing and to dive.st himself of the narrow-minded provincialism and palpa- ble self-conceit that so often characterizes those who never travel. Beyond a que.?tion he who attends any one or all of the events above noted in the right spirit, will take back with him a full equivalent for all it has cost. June 8, 1907 HORTICULTURE, 751 AFTER ADJOURNMENT. We learn from a press report that a shipment of more than 1000 barrels of fancy Australian eating apples has reached New York, the voyage occu- pying sixty (lays. Isn't it about time for our apple growers to sit up and begin to take notice? The Pittsburg Leader for May 19th puts the credulity of its readers to a severe test in a very romantic descrip- tion of "The Resurrection Flower." How is this for word painting'' The flower blooms but for a short time, aad then its aspect, changes. Before an hour has passed, we can see its life fad- ing away. The pulsing light at its heart grows fainter and fainter; slowly the pet- als raise themselves, to drop wearily side by side upon its bosom, and finally, its beauty vanished, its strength exhausted. It hangs heavy and brown upon its stem, waiting for the touch that alone can waken it again. Rather reminds one of the Mermets some growers used to send to market day before Christmas in the olden time! We make bold to say that no pub- lication on this continent, of whatever character, is doing more earnest, pub- lic-spirited, far-reaching work for the people of today and the people of the future than is Forestry and Irrigation. This magazine is issued monthly by the American Forestry Association, Washington, D. C, at $2.00 a year, in- cluding annual membership in the Association. After reading its con- vincing appeals on behalf of the trees and our fast-disappearing forests and noting the many striking illustrations of forest scenery no one will regret the trifling investment for one year's dues or fail of heartiest sympathy with the Association and its well-di- rected work. We should like to see every reader of HORTICULTURE a member of the American Forestry As- sociation. Apart from our ordinary interests as citizens there is much that we have in common. Horticulture and forestry touch all along the line. SHRUB CHAT. Climbing roses flower more pro- fusely If the stems are trained nearly horizontally. A V-shaped incision in the bark with a sharp knife just be- low each bud when dormant will also tend to increase the quantity of bloom. A group of Rhododendron Pink Pearl, the subject of the beautiful col- ored plate accompanying this issue, received the high award of a silver-gilt Flora Medal at the exhibition of the Royal Horticultural Society in Lon- don on May 14. Viburnum Carlesii, which flowered for the first time at Kew last year, is spoken of by a writer in the Garden- ers' Chronicle as one of the most valu- able of recently introduced shrubs. It is a native of Oorea and quite distinct in general appearance from any other cultivated species; the flowers are white on the inner surface and pink on the outer, bearing a strong resem- blance to some species of Rondeletia and having a delicious perfume. UP-TO-DATE METHODS OF GROW- ING THE DAHLIA. As a first essential for growing the dahlia properly the ground should be thoroughly cultivated to the depth of eight to ten inches. If planted in hills the tubers should be given a depth of fully six inches; they should be laid horizontally in the soil in place of vertically so that the tuber at the sprout should be' not less than six inches below the surface. The new tubers all form and make their growth at the base of the crown of the old tuber. If planted as advised there will always be moisture enough in the soil to keep the plant continually grow- ing. After the tubers are placed it is well to cover the sprout an inch or so with soil before using any fertilizer or dressing. It is not wise to use too much stimulant at first. After the plants get to the stage of throwing out buds it is well then to make an- other application, either in liquid or raw state; this should be appled around the plant on top of the soil from six inches to two feet. One great point to be considered before the plant gets to its flowering state is the cultivation of the soil. In order to obtain the best results from the dahlia, the soil should be kept thoroughly cuUivated either with a hand hoe or with a horse cultivator. After your plants begin to show signs of flowering it is not well to cultivate them, as this is very apt to injure the plant through the cutting oft of many of the new tubers thus weakening the growth, and in many cases causing the plant to wilt in the hot sun, some- thing from which it will take a long time to recover. The dahlia will do well on any kind of soil if properly treated. If grown on heavy soil it is well to use some ground bone meal and nothing but staple fertilizers should be used. On light sandy soil it is well to use some stable dressing, also ground bone meal can be used with good effect, as this is the soil that just suits the dahlia, but good cultivation is the main point in get- ting first-class results for there is no jilant that is more responsive to cul- tivation and good treatment than the dahlia and if properly cultivated it will produce more flowers than any other plant in the garden. .1. K. ALEXANDER. East Bridgewater, Mass. You will find something worth reading on every page of HORTI- CULTURE. JUNE EXHIBITIONS AT BOSTON. The annual rhododendron exhibitiou of the Massachusetts Horticultural Society will be held Saturday and Sun- day, June 8 and 9, at Horticultural Hall, Boston. The annual rose and peony show will take place the following Friday and Saturday, June 14 and 15, followed on Saturday and Sunday, June 22 and 23, by the rose and strawberry exhibi- tion. As the season is unusually backward it is expected that these exhibitions will overlap each other somewhat, and classes not competed for on the dates assigned will be continued over to the following week, so that a series of fine weekly exhibitions is assured for the next three weeks. The admission is free to all. WM. P. RICH, Secretary. MUSINGS OF McGORUM. Decoration Day goes on record as the best in history. The scarcity of outside flowers brought about by the late season accounted in a great measure for the volume of business done, and it brought to the surface the fact that people are willing to pay for good flowers at any time of the year when they want them. In one of your contemporaries I noticed that the Bos- ton correspondent mentioned that car- nations were being preserved, or, in other words, "salted." Tuesday morn- ing I noticed a certain shipment of carnations that had just reached a wholesaler; on being opened some Lawsons on top were found in fairly good shape, but the white ones under- neath were in a dilapidated, weary condition. The wholesaler passed them aside and opened another lot from a different party, which were in good shape. The first mentioned lot probably went to the fakir and, of course, there would be a protest from the consignor as to why he didn't get the top price when carnations were selling at a high figure. Such men practicing this game ought to be keel- hauled, branded and drummed out of the business. It stops people from buying very often when they other- wise would. We have all been busy, and the rose men will now be still busy as the planting season is in full swing. Verily a greenhouse man's life is strenuous, but of course there are little pleasures such as club outings, club banquets and meetings that tend to help him smooth over the rough places in this stirring world. There was consider- able excitement at the last club meet- ing. On entering the hall I noticed a group of men hastily putting on their overcoats, ready to take to the tall timber. I noted that the hall looked somewhat different, the roof being hung with calico, all plaited like Scotch kilts, and the wall draped In white. I thought some of the clans had dyed their tartans, or some of the Back Bay ladies had hired the hall as a drying room for the washings to keep them clear of the B. & A. R. R. smoke. But Pres. Westwood, with his usual tact, came forward and ex- plained that the trustees were trying experiments to get better acoustic re- sults. Little, if any, difference could be noticed, however. When at the boiler hearing, some time ago, we heard a boiler expert talking about the pulsation of the engine wearing out the boiler. There being many second- hand boilers sold cheap, why couldn't the trustees buy a quantity, cut them open and make an arch over the hall? The speaker's voice would reverberate along the centre and drop echoes at the end so that the deaf could hear. I see in your N. Y. contemporary of recent date that our friend W. N. Craig took the editor of that paper to task in words something like this: "Come hither Aleck lad an' answer for't: your blam'd for leeln'." Craig used bare knuckles and had the worthy editor gasping for breath in the first round. The saying that "it's an ill wind that blows nobody good," seems to hold good just now, for the cool weather has helped to keep roses in better condition than they would be had we the usual weather at this time of the year. R. T. McGORUM. 752 HORTICULTURi; June 8, 1907 NEWS OF THE CLUBS AND SOCIETIES AMERICAN ROSE SOCIETY. Certificates and Prizes — $200.00 and $100.00 for Outdoor Roses. Pursuant to notice, the Executive Committee of the American Rose Society held a meeting at the Hotel Martinique. 33rd St. & Broadway, New York city, on Tuesday afternoon and evening. May 28th, at which meeting there was taken up the matters per- taining to the Washington Exhibition, Mr. Bisset, president of the Washing- ton Florists' Ciub being present. The minutes of the business meet- ings were read and recommendations for action passed at that meeting re- ferred to the executive committee were taken up, viz.: The recommendation that a certi- ficate of merit be awarded to novel- ties which did not score the requisite number of points to receive either gold or silver medals of the Society as now provided. At the Washington meet- ing, at the second session this subject v/as discussed with interest by Messrs. Ciaig, Elliott, Barry, Farenwald, O'Mara and others. In accordance with the authority then imposed upon the Executive Committee, the following resolutions were offered and carried: Resolved that hereafter any exhibit competing for the Society's medals or certificates shall consist of twelve blooms. Resolved that a certificate of merit be awarded to any novelty covering 80 or more points in accordance with the recommendation made at the annual meeting in Washington in March, 1907, and that this certificate be, and is hereby added to the list of medals now offered by the American Rose Society for novelties but the certificate is not to be delivered until the variety is named. Resolved that a certificate of merit be awarded to the varieties. Queen Beatrice scoring 83 points, Rhea Reid scoring 80 points and the variety ex- hibited by Messrs. Myers & Samtman, scoring 81 points. Resolved that the following varie- ties of climbing roses exhibited by M. H. Walsh, Woods Hole, Mass., Para- dise, La Fiamma, Delight and Juanita be awarded a certificate of merit as recommended by the judges of the Washington Exhibition, March, 1907. These resolutions were put to vote and carried unanimously. Mr. E. G. Hill of Richmond, Ind., advised that he would attend the Nurserymen's Convention at Detroit and if opportunity offered, bring be- fore that body the advisability of the support by nurserymen of the Rose Society, especially in the interest of hardy outdoor roses. On this point Philip Breitmeyer, vice-president elect of the Society, advocated that some recognition should be offered to in- duce exhibitions of outdoor roses, say- ing, "I offered a prize when at the meeting in Washington for an exhibi- tion of outdoor roses in bloom, say 100 or 150 plants in a group. This should be limited to outdoor roses bui not limited to varieties. I have sug- gested this idea to several men who are largely interested in this class of stock and in order to bring this to a head. I will offer |200 for a first prize and Mr. Boddington will offer $100 as a second prize to be awarded for such an exhibition in any form that is de- sired. This liberal offer provoked very much interest, calling forth the be- lief that so large a prize would stimu- late efforts which had never been made before in this direction. Mr. Farenwald said that he had never yet seen a good show of Hybrid roses in pots at any of our exhibitions, but I admire the pluck of Mr. Breitmeyer in leading off as he has done in this direction and Mr. Breitmeyer deserves thanks for his liberal offer. The Committee accepted the prizes of Messrs. Breitmeyer and Boddington with thanks. The matter of increasing the mem- bership of the Rose Society was brought forward and a further sugges- tion of Mr. Breitmeyer was favorably received, he having said, in speaking of the coming show at Chicago, that he believed our field in the west to be large and that the growers as a rule were in sympathy for mutual benefit. Life memberships are greatly to be desired so that thereby a permanent fund may be acquired. A suggestion was made, following the recommenda- tion 01 President Simpson in his an- nual address, that a list of names of such men ;is may be eligible be dis- tributed for life membership. Mr. Breitmeyer said he would be glad to be one of the executive committee to secure life members or to increase the membership to where it is desirable to have it. A resolution was passed directing the Secretary to prepare a Bulletin of the proceedings of the last annual meeting and exhibition and secure specimens of suitable certificates of merit and certificates of life member- ship. BENJAMIN HAMMOND, Sec. Flshkill-on-Hudson, N. Y. FLORISTS' CLUB OF WASHING- TON. The June meeting of the Florists' Club was held at Gude's Hall on June 4th. One new member. D. N. Shoe- maker, a recent addition to the car- nation industry, was admitted to membership in the club. Pres. Bisset exhibited several of his new seedling roses: they were enthu- siastically received by the members present. One, a pink one, of exquisite shade, named Rosalie, attracted espe- cial attention. Another, somewhat darker, more like La France, was es- pecially handsome. It will be remem- bered that Mr. Bisset was the origi- nator of the Queen Beatrice rose, of which the above mentioned are. 1 be- lieve, descendants. A motion, made by Geo. H. Cooke, to have a chrysanthemum show held here next November, under auspices of the Florists' Club, was carried. The date has not yet been decided upon. A handsome silver cup, won by the bowling team in their late contest, was exhibited by W. H. Ernest. After some minor discussions the meeting adjourned to meet again the first Tues- day in July. AMERICAN PEONY SOCIETY. Fourth Annual Meeting June 18 and 19 at Ithaca, N. Y. The fourth annual meeting of the American Peony Society is to be held in the new buildings of the New York State College of Agriculture at Cornell University. There are many reasons why this meeting promises to be an interesting and important one. There will be an exhibition of blooms staged in the auditorium of the College, which will represent the best productions of the various growers in the country. Besides this there is an extensive col- lection of varieties comprising nine- teen hundred and thirty-three lots of one, two or three plants each, growing on the Experiment Station grounds, which have been donated by peony men all over Europe and America. These blooms will be available for study to all those interested. A check- list, including all names ever pub- lished with descriptions, and giving references to sources and indicating all pictures, will be available for use at this meeting. Questions of nomen- clature bearing upon the authenticity of varieties and the grouping of synonyms, will be brought up for dis- cussion. The meeting, coming as it does in Commencement week, will give an op- portunity to visitors to inspect all buildings of the University, and pleas- ure parties may be made up to visit some of the many interesting and beautiful waterfalls, gorges and lakes, for which this region is famed. FLORISTS' CLUB OF PHILADEL- PHIA. A well attended meeting of this club was held on the 4th inst. Antoine Wintzer, on the "Deterioration of Forcing Roses," was the principal attraction. He dwelt especially on the rage for cheapness and blamed the shoddy spirit of the age for much of the falling away. Some of the mem- bers seemed to thing that Mr. Wintzer took too pessimistic a view of things declaring that there was always a^ market for the best and that if the best was always properly advertised and eapha.sized there would be no trouble in get- ting good prices. Six new members were elected to membership. Chas. D. Ball, chairman of the executive com- mittee on convention, reported satis- factory progress, and predicted ample resources for taking care of what is felt now will be the banner crowd in the history of the trade. Jno. Westcott has recovered his health and is help- ing the rest of the members to plan arrangements with all his old-time vim and spirit. A special meeting of the Executive Committee will be held on the 20th inst to perfect details on convention progi-am. Joseph Heacock has been chosen as head of the hotel committee for S. A. F. convention at Philadelphia. Those who wish to be forehanded in this matter should address him at Wyncote, Penn. June 8, 1907 HORTICULTURE 753 SPECIAL Specimen Hydrangea Otaksa Bay Trees $3.00, $4.00, $5 00 Standards, Pyramids, and Kaizer Kronen. All prices and sizes. .eaf cuttings, $12.00 per 00, $100.00 per 1000. Begonia Gloire de Lorraine I New — Lobelia Kathleen Mallard d'^LTu btr flower, 2 inch stuck. $2.00 per doz. Ask for our new catalogue. JULIUS ROEHRS COMPANY Rutherford, N. J. I 10,000 AMERICAN ARBORVITAE (Thuya OccMenialis) Each tree grows wide apart and splendidly developed on all sides. So bushy that for hedges or screens they will go almost twice as far apart as ordinary Arborviiaes will. Thev have been frequently transplanted and are supplied with an abundance of fine fibrous roots. Can be dug and shipped with ball if desired. per 10 per 100 3-4 ft. size $6.00 $50.00 4-5 ft. size 7.50 60.00 Prices for dealers only. Packing additional at cost. 25 or more at the rate per 100. Send to us for Ornamental Nursery Stock of all Kinds. THE WM, H. MOON CO., Morrisville, Pa. n ROSES American Beauty, Clothilde Soupert, Gloire de Dijon, Kaiserin Augusta Victoria, La France, Mad. Caroline Tes- tout, Frau Karl Druschki, Crimson Rambler, Baby Rambler, STRONG DORMANT PLANTS Dorothy Perkins, etc., etc., SUITABLE FOR FORCING. Immediate Delivery. Prices Right. General Catalog and Price Lists ready. BAY STATE NURSERIES, North Abington, Mass. TREES, SHRUBS and ROSES in great variety WE CROW ABOUT lOOO VARIETIES HERBACEOUS PERENNIALS ESTIMATES CHEERFULLY GIVEN. CATALOGUES FREE. NEW ENGUND NURSERIES, Inc., BEDFORD, HISS. DAHLIAS. ricties in any quantity: Now is the time te place your order for bulbs which w illinsur* you getting named ra- prompt delivery. DAVID HERBERT & SON, Succcsaors to L. K. Peacock. Inc. A.TCO, Pi. J. GOVERNOR HERRICK the: JVE^'VSr 'VIOI^EiT Originated and introduced by H. R. CARLTON, Willouehby, O. We have the following stock m the finest condition to plant and now is the time to plant: aj^ inch at $3.00 perdoz., $10 per 100 and $75 per tooo 4 " " 2.50 " " 12 '* 100 " 75 " 1000 It will pay you. Try It. Order at once. BETWEEN YOU AND ME, What do you think of the Buyers' Directory and Ready Reference Guide of HORTI- CULTURE? I always look it over be- fore I do any buying. BOXWOOD Hushes per pair, 5oc.-75C,-$i.oo-$i.25-$i.so. PALMS Latania or Livistoua .Sinen»i§. 7 in. pots, $15.00 per doz ; 8 in. pots, $18.00 per doz. Keutiae in all sizes from 50c. up. Pho'uix Canariensis. 2 ft. 6 in., 10 leaves, $3.00 per pair; 2 ft, 10 in., 10 leaves, $4 00 per pair; ^ ft., 10 lea\'es, $5.00 per pair; 3 ft. 4 in., 10 leaves, $6,00 per pair. DRACAENAS Dracaena Indivisa, 5}^ in. pots, .^o-oo per dor. Dracaena Fragraiis, 6 in pots, $6.00 per doz. BAY TREES Standards, 4 ft., 8 in, stem, $12.00 per pair: 4 ft., 8 in. stem, $ 15.00 per pair; 4 ft., 8 in. stem, $18.00 per pair. Hydrangeas. A large assortment of sizes j st coming into flower. Knglish Ivy, $2. CO oer doz. $15,00 per ico. Antbericuui, variegated for vases, $1.50 per doz. Aspidistras* green, .$ia. 00 per doz., in 6 in. pots; §18 00 per doz. in 6% in. pots. Crimson Ramblers and Domttiy Perkins, fine plants well budded, $12.00, $18. co and $24,00 per doz. Asparagus Sprengeri, ^% in. pots, $1.25 per doz ; $10 00 per 100. Ardi^ia Crentilata, fine plants for fruiting, ^% i". pots, $50.00 per 100. I^arge Boston Ferns, per pair $12 co for hall decoration, Araucaria Excelsa, $2.00 to $3.00 each. 8 in. and 9 in. pots. Fern Balls, 6 in , $^.oo per doz ; 8 in., $9 00 per doz Bridal Myrtle, 4 in. pots, $3.00 per doz.: 6 in. pots, $12.00 per doz. ANTON SCHULTHEIS P.O. Box 78 COLLEGE POINT, L.I.,N.Y. Lady Gay THE FAMOUS RAMBLER ROSE 2]^ in. Pots, $10.00 per loo 314 in. Pots, 12.50 per loo Ready to Pet On or Line Out in the Field Thomas Roland NAHANT, MASS. LADY CAY AND HARDY GARDEN ROSES in ciioice varieties. Field grown plants, first quality stock including Frau Karl Druschki. New Hardy Hybrid Tea Dean Hole. Killarney and Souvenir de Pierre Notting. Herbaceous Paeonies. Hollyhocks and Phlox. Catalos^ue mailed on request. M. H. WALSH MSt SPECIALIST WOODS HOLE. MASS. 10,000 Berbeiis Thunbergii, i8 to 24 inch, at $50 00 per 1000. 15,000 Berberis Thunbergii, 15 to 18 inch, at $40.00 per 1000. AH are 2 yr. old transplants, fine bushy stock. 2,000 Myrtle, nice plants, at $45.00 per 1000. 8,000 choice Dahlia Roots for sale cheap. Oak Hill Nurseries, Roslindale, Mass. 754 HORTlCULTURi: June 8, 1907 Cold Storage Lilies All live and up-to-date florists grow GOLD STORAGE LILIES THE forcing of cold storane lilies is no longer an experiment. If you have not already grown some oi these we can refer you to handreds of flor- ists who make a success of this method and have lilies "all the year round" — The same as Lily of the Valley. Ojr lilies are biught for and placed in cold storage for the express purpose of delivering bulbs in the summer time. Lilium longiflorum an 1 giginteun take about two months to bloom from Lilium Lonciflorum GiKanteum — Cold Storage ,Per IOC Per looo 7 to 9-in. bulbs, 300 in case. . . $ 8-00 $ 75.00 91010" '* 300" '• ... 1300 125.00 Lilium Longiflorum Multiflorum— Cold Storage q to lo-in. bulbs, 300 in case. - • 11.00 100-00 Monsters 100 " "... 15 00 time of planting from cold storage. Speciosum from five to six months, so that longiflorum wanted for Thanksgiving and Christmas should be planted about Oct. ist, and spcciosum and auratum about July ist. We have limited quantities of the following varieties on hand and offer subject to being unsold and at the prices named; will hold not later than Oct 1st, for our customers without any additi mal charges for ro d storage. ORDER TO*DAY. All cases repacked before shipment. Full cases sold at 1000 rate Lilium Speciosum Rubnim— Cold Storage Per ICO Per icoo 8 to 9-in. bulbs, 200 in case .. goO 75.00 9 to ti " " 150 " " ... 12.50 Lilium SpecioBum Album— Cold Storage 8 to 9-in. bulbs, 200 ** " ... 9.00 9 to II " • 140" " ... 16.00 110.00 80.00 150 00 Lilium Speciosum Melpomene — Cold Storage Per ID I P.:r 1000 8 to 9-in. bulbs, 200" " ... 9 00 80.00 9 to 11" •' '50" " ... 11.00 115.00 Lilium Auratum— Cold Storage 8 to g-in. bulbs, 160 in case.. . 5.5ft 50.00 9 to II" " 120" " ... 9 00 8000 II to 13" *• 75" " .. 1600 I5O.O0 ARTHUR T. BODDINGTON, 342 West 14th St., NEW YORK CITY Seed Trade, Unfavorablp reports about the pea crop are arriving, and some specific Instances of serious damage are given. A letter from one of the leading can- ners who is located in Michigan, says he has lost 200 acres of peas through the rotting of the seed, and that much of his other acreage is more or less "spotted." Other reports from Michi- gan and from other sections, though less specific than that cited, all tend to show that peas are not in fine con- dition, and in fact have started with considerable of a handicap. As the situation develops, the facts will be given in HORTICULTURE. Weather conditions are much im- proved since the advent of June, but are still quite unsatisfactory. Much re-planting of corn and beans is re- ported and, in the seed corn districts of C!onnecticut, this is being done on an extended scale as seed of the first plantings has quite generally rotted in the ground. Vine seeds are now being planted, but under more or less unfavorable conditions. Jerome B. Rice Seed Co., report the situation as very unsatis- factory in Washington County, New York. It is significant that not a single seed crop is considered to be in really fine condition. This is a danger signal which the thoughtful seedsmen will not ignore. There is still a possibility of Rennie & Thompson of Providence, adjusting matters, and continuing in business, although there may be some change in the personnel of the firm. Nothing has been decided, however, though a defi- nite decision will hare to be reached soon. A liberal fund has been raised for the entertainment of the seedsmen at their forthcoming convention, but how to spend it to the best advantage is troubling the Committee on Enter- tainment. Part of the Committee ad- vocate spending it on one grand ban- quet, while others think a good din- ner, with not too much spent for liquids would be more satisfactory, as it would leave a considerable balance 200,000 Calla Lily Bulbs -yEthiopica Calla Athioplca, 10 inches circamference $10.00 100 1000 0.00 $90.00 900 80.00 800 70.00 7.00 6O.C0 6.50 46.00 460 36 00 3G0 25.00 226 15.00 The above Bulbs are all warranted to be free from disease, and safe arrival is guaranteed. My first car leaves for the East prompily on July 15. If cash is sent with the order I will prepay the freight, which is 15 per cent value of the bulbs. a, HITTING, 17-23 Kennan Street. SANTA CRUZ, CAL ZIRNGIEBEUS GIANT PANSIES Frash Crop Now Ready Famed for a qnarter of a century and when you buy them you get the best In exist- ence. I am continuing the pansy business on exactly the same standard as carried on by my father, the late Denvs Zikngiebel. None genuine anless sold by me. AUGUSTUS ZIRNGIEBEL, Needham, Mass. QIANT MARKET. "The Variety for the Million." Trade packet, 2000 seeds, $1.00. aiANT FANCY. The Ne Plus Ultra in Pansies. Trade packet, 1000 seeds, $1.00. to be expended in other ways. In view of the fact that not over half of those present will drink wines or liquors of any kind, much of the money spent for this part of the din- ner will be wasted, and while not de- siring to "butt in" or offer advice, the opinion is ventured that a moderate- priced dinner will be much more satis- factory to the great majority of those who will attend the convention. the building "C. C. Morse & Co. suc- cessors to Cox Seed Campany." They will carry on all of the departments formerly operated by the Cox Seed Company and E. J. Bowen, but their growing department will be operated as an entirely distinct business, with T. M. Landrum and Lester L. Morse actively in charge. W. Atlee Rurpee and family, together with Mr. Brown, treasurer of the Bur- pee Company, Philadelphia, sailed for Europe on the 1st inst. The business of the Lamar Seed Co., Lamar, Colo., has been purchased by F. H. Kelsey. C. C. Morse & Co., have leased the six story and basement, class B build- ing, at 4S to 56 Jackson street, run- ping through to 13 to 22 Clark street, San Francisco, Oilif. Their offices and all of their bulk department and gen- eral packing headquarters will be moved to this building. They will continue to operate the retail store of the Cox Seed Company at 125 to 127 Market street and are having same fitted up in a very attractive manner. A sign now appears on the front of Miss Kalherine Boyden has beeo appointed to the position of private secretary to Sir. Richter, general manager of the Michell store, Phila- delphia. GLADIOLI Beautifully Illustrated catalog, colored plate, etc., describing Oroff's Hybrids, Named Novel- ties of rare beauty ^ Mixtures and Collections to color and fine Mixtures of all colors. Write for It. ARTHUR COWEE Gladiolus Specialist MEADOWVALE FARM, BERLIN, N. Y. June 8, 1907 HORTICULTURE 76* IRRIGATED LAND PRODUCTS EX- POSITION. Accompanying the 15th session of the National Irrigation Congi-ess at Sacramento, Cal., this year will be an Interstate exposition of irrigated land products and forestry products. This will be open from September 2d, when the Congress commences until the conclusion of the State Agricultural Fair, which follows Immediately upon the closing of the Congress. The con- siderable interest that is being taken in thi-s exposition by prominent people is indicated by the number of trophies and prizes offered for competition. No less than fifteen handsome gold and silver loving cups have been offered for inter-state competition, and to these there will be added a long and valuable list of medals, cash prizes and special awards. California will not compete for these general prizes, so that all exhibits will be on an equal footing and not be handicapped by material right at home which is always at an advantage. PUBLICATIONS RECEIVED. Annual Report of the Department ef Agriculture for the fiscal year end- ing June 3, 1906. This contains the report of the Secretary of Agriculture and of the chiefs of the various bureaus, including the weather, animal industry, plant industry, forest serv- ice, chemistry, soils, entomology, biological survey, publication, statis- tics, library, experiment stations, pub- lic roads and other divisions of the department. Annual Report of the Maryland State Horticultural Society, Vol. IX, 1906. Gives in full the proceedings at the summer meeting at Berlin, Md., August 8 and 9, and the 9th annual meeting, at Baltimore, Md., Etec. 5 and 6, 1906. All the excellent papers on horticultural topics presented at both of these meetings are published in full together with the speeches at the annual banquet, the whole making a volume of 300 pages. BEGONIAS TUBEROUS ROOTED Dor. 100 Single White $.50 $3.00 Red . . .60 3.00 Rose . .60 3.00 Yellow . .50 aOO Orange . .60 3.00 Mxd Colors. 40 2.60 Double colors, sep- arateormxd.1.00 6.00 W. Elliott & Sons . 201 Fulton St. N.Y. G. C. MORSE & CO. Address all communications to our permanent address 48 to 56 Jackson St., San Francisco, Cal. The Largest Seed Growers in the United States jWsgheepers&go. ARNHEM, HOLLAND for Reliable BULBS and PLANTS SPECIAL OFFER GLADIOLUS Extra selected mixed bulbs for all the finest varieties. 7Sc per 100 per 1000, $6.50 TUBEROSES (Second Size) flood Sized Bulbs 50c per 100 per 1000, $4.00 FRENCHCANNAS nixed Colors, Dormant Roots $1.50 per 100 $13.50 per 1000 CALADIUM ESCULENTUM per roo per looo 5 to 7 In., $2.00 $18.00 9 to II In., 5.00 45.00 II to 13 In., Mammoth, 9.00 80.00 SAGO PALM STEMS (Cycas Revoluta) We have all sizes. State what you want. 10 lbs. $1 00 ; 25 lbs. $2.00 ; 100 lbs. $7.60 Per Case (300 lbs.) $21.00 Sinsle Suberou* BcKoniaa, Large Sixe, Separate Color*, per 100. $1 75. per 1000, $15.00. Double Pearl Tuberotes, write for price*. Highest Quality French and Dutch Bulbs. Now is the time to book your orders. JOHNSON SEED COMPANY 217 Mmfkmt St. Phllmdmlmhlm, Pm, FISKE'S SEEDS For Immediate Sewing GLADIOLUS BULBS In variety and mixture Our Trade List Mailed on Application H. E. FISKE SEED GO, Faneuil Hall Squirt. BOSTON NEW STOCKS FLOWER SEEDS for FLORISTS Wholesale Catalog:ue Ready. Send for it today. But first read our advenisemeot on page 72a Horticul- ture. It is worth reading. James Vick's Sons Seedemen Rochester, N. Y. High Grade Seeds for Market Gardener, Florist and Farmer Catalogues Free Joseph Breck & Sons Corp. A7-SA NO. MARKET ST., BOSTON, MASS PULVERIZED SHEEP MANURE Direct from ranches in ttie West. We have on hand for immediate delivery a large supply of exceptionally fine' quality. For the Lawn, The Greenhouse, For the Herbaceous Qarden, For the Flower Qarden, For the Vegetable Qarden, Use Purity Brand Sheep Manure. PRICE, Ton, $40.00; half ton, $20.C0; 500 lbs., 10.00; 100 lbs.. $2.50. R.&J.FARQUHAR&GO., 6 and 7 So. Market St, BOSTON. established:: 1 802 ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS NANUS SEED. Cold Storage LILY OF THE VALLEY PIPS, best possible grade, in cases of lOOO and 3000 pips each, at $12.00 per 1000. Advance Orders now being booked for BERMUDA EASTER LILIES and ROMAN HYACINTHS. SEND FOR PRICES J. M.THOR BURN AGO. 33 Bareiai St., tJiratteli ti 38 Parli Pliei HEW YORK Everything of the Highest Grade Grey's Highest Grade of Tested Seeds^^ Send for Catalogue- THOMAS J. GREY & GO. 32 & 33 So. Market St., BOSTON' BRIDGEIVIAN'S SEED WAREHOUSE RICKARDS BROS. Props. 37 East ISth St., NEW YORK CfH Burpee's Seeds P PHILADELPHIA , W AULIFLOWER8| A B B A G E Blue List of Wholesale Prices mailed only to those who plant for profit. HJALMAR HARTMANN & CO, 12 Stormcuide, COPENHAGEN, DENMARK. 756 HORTICULTURE June 8, 1907 NEPHROLEPIS Piersoni £.leg'aiitissiina Tl\e Tarrytown Fern A good stock in all sizes on hand at all times. A splendid seller and money-maker. Large specimen plants, ready for immediate sale : 6-inch at 75c and $1.00 each; 8-inch at $1.50 and $2.00 each; 1 0-inch at $3.00 each; 12-inch at $5.00 each; 14-inch at $7.50 each; 16-inch at $10.00 each. Also fine young stock for growing on, 2^4 -inch at $8.00 per hundred. F. R. PIERSON CO, larrytown-on-Hudson, N. Y. Orchids Orchids A man can buy now, pretty well all the time, all kinds of fres^hly imported Orchids, more or less good, but not all the time can he buy fine plants. We are in a position this spring to supply such, a few of which we mention below, and many more are to come. Cattleya Percivaliana. These are the finest i)lants ever arrived in this couMtry; every one is perfect; if ordered now and potted you will have a nice crop of flowers in November and December. Cattleya Laleiata. These are in extra fine shape, plump and well leafed, and will pay for themselves the first season, .^ny of the above by the dozen or 100 or by the case. We have also the following fresh arrivals : Laelias, Crispa, Davana and Traes- tans. Oncidiums, varicosum Rogersii, Cri>pum, Marshallianum and luri- dum. niltonias, Clowesii, Cuneata, Can- dida and many others. Write for prices. LACER & HURRELL, Summit, N.J. Orchids for Spring Delivery I JUST TO HAND Caif/eyas, Laelias, Oncidiums, etc. Write for price list. Finest quality of Peat and Most and Orchid Baskets on the market. Give me a trial order. 191 Valley Road, West Orange, N.J. Just arrived in superb condition : Cattleya Fercivalliaua, Cattleya laleiata Oncidium varicosum Rogersii, O. Cris- pum, O. Marshallianum, O. luridum, Miltonia Cuneata, M. Candida, M. Clow- esii, Laelia Crispa, L. Dayana, L. Tr.aestans. etc. Write for jirices. LAGER & HURRELL, Summit. N. J. C. TrianiE, Den. Phalsnopsis, D. Wardianum, Vanda Coerulea, V. Kiin° balliana, V. Ameslana, L. Anceps, L, Albida, Epidendrum Vittelinum, Cattleya citrina, Odonto. Rossii flajus GARRILLO Sl BALDWIN, SECAUCUS. N. J. ORCHIDS ORCHIDS NOW READY FOR IMMEDIATE DEUVERy Cattleya Trianae, C. Trianae, var. Papayan, C, Schroederae, C. Sanderiana. To arrive, Cattleya gigas, C. Aurea, C, Mendelii. Call for quotations from us also for choicest varieties ot Odontoglossum, Piluma, Cvpripedium, Phalaenopsis, Dendrobium and Vanda. Extremely rare Vanda ^anderiana for July delivery. A. HELD, 11-19 William St.. NEW YORK Importations, 1907 Save money and get our quotations on Cattleya labiata, Trianee, Percivaliana, Mossise, Men- delii, Schroederse. JULIUS ROEHRS CO. Largest Orchid growers and importers in U. 5. RUTHERFORD, N. J. ORCHIDS Largest Importers, Exporters, Graivert and Ht/bridists in the World Sander, 5t. Albans, England and 235 Broadway, Room I NEW YORK CITY FUCHSIA LITTLE BEAUTY 2 in., 6c. Mixed, standard varieties, 3 in., 6c. FERNS — Boston, 2^, 3, 5 and 6 in., 4, 8, 25 and 35c. Piersonil, 4 and 5 iu., 12 and 25c. Scottil, 4 and 5 iu., 12 and 25c Barrowsii, 8, 4 and 5 in., 10, 15 and 35c. Adiantum Crowe- anum, 6 and 7 in., 50 and 75c. Vinca Hajor, Green, 3 in., 6c. Dracaena Indlvisa, 5 and 0 in., 20 and 30c Aspa- ragus Sprengerii, 3 in., 4c. Begonia Thurstonii, 3 and 4 in., 4 and 7c. Geraniums, in bloom, Standard varieties 3 and 4 in., ."i and 8c. Salleroi, 3 in., 4c. AUssum Little Gem, 2'4 in., 2c. Coleus, Ver.schatt'eltii, Firebrand, Golden Bedder and mixed, 2}^ in., 2c. Alter- nantheras, Aurea Nana and Brilliaut- issiina, 2'4 in., 2c. Centaurea Qymnocarpa, 2 '4. in., 2c. 1000 rate on this 2 '4 in. stock, $17. .50. Poinsettias, .Tune deliverv, 2'4 in., $5.00 per 100, $45.00 per 1000; 3 in., $7.00 per 100, ffin.OO per 1000. Prices quoted are bv the Dozen or Hundred BtUR FLORAL CO., Erie, Pa. WHITMAN! 2 1-4 Inch, $10 per I OO BOSTONS 2 1-4 inch, $3.00 per 100 H. H. BARROWS & SON WhitiMB. Mass. ARRIVED IN FINE CONDITION Cattlejra Percivaliana, Gigas, Sanderae, Speciossissima ; Uncidium KramerU anum, and others. Write for Prices, or Telephone 141, Madison, N.l. ORDONEZ, DE NAVE & CO. P.O. Box 105 MADISON, N.J. MOONVINES (Ipomoja Noctiflora, A. W. Smith, originator), best pure white. largest and most fragrant moonvine in the world. I have made a specialty of them for the last 15 years, and am known as the grower of America, and grow yearly abc 2^4 in pots, $"^.00 per 100. Now ready, GODFREY 1012 Ontario St. moonvine ASCHMANN Philadelphia, Pa. In writing to Advertisers kindly mention Horticulture June 8, 1907 HORTICULTURE 757 B. & A. SPECIALTIES DRACAENA INDIVISA 18=24 inches, $0.00 per doz.; $40.00 per 100 BAY TREES, pyramid.il and standard lorm. ENQLlfeH IVY, pyramidal form and other sizes. BOX TREES, standard, pyramidal and bush form. CANNAS In the following varieties: $8.00 per 100 Black Beauty, Mme. Crozy, Gloriosa, Chicago, Pres. McKinl y, Mme. Berat, Chas. Henderson, Pen.isylvania, Alsace, Flamingo, Austria, Robusta. HERBACEOUS PLANTS, a superb Visitors invited. JAPAN MAPLES Pot grown, 18-24 inches, all varieties, $15.00, $18.00 and $24.00 per dozen TUBEROUS-ROOTED BEQOMAS, a-iich pots, single and double, $S.oo per loo. FANCY EVERQREhNS, in all varieties, whi h can be safely ttansplanted now. BABY RAMBLERS, 4.inch pots, $2.50 per doz.; .520.00 DT 100. GREENHOUSE GRAPE VINES and ) all slandiird TRAINED DWARF FRUIT TREES 1 variet.es. collection, most extensive in the country. Ask for catalogue. I BOBBINK & ATKINS Nurserymen and Florists Rutherford, N. J. WHOLESALE TRADE LIST Plants from 2}^ in. pots, 50c. per doz. $3.00 per 100 Ageratum Inimitable, Princess Pauline and Blue Perfection, Heliotropes, Ipomaea Heavenly Blue, varie- gated Periw:nkle, Co aea scandens, Cuphea, Lobelia, Parlor Ivy, .'inapdrag n Giant White. Shasta Daisies, 3 varieties, Bouvardia Humboldtii for summer floweiin^. Night-Hlonmmg Jasmine. ■ Asparagus plumosus i*nd Sprenicrii, strong plants, 5-inch pots, $2,00 per doz. Dracaena indivisa fine stock, $2.oo per doz. Pa^siflora coerulea, Pfordii x Mammoth Beauty, a hardy variety from 4-inch pots, $1.00 per doz; 3 inch pot plants. 7-c per doz. Clematis p^iniculata, 3-inch pot- , 75c. per doz , $5.00 per 100. Clematis, lar^e flowering varieties, home grown, two year old plants, $3 00 per doz, Swainsona alba, 3-inch pots, 75c Der doz , $5 00 per 100. Hardy Scotch Pinks, 5 varieties, large clumps from open ground, $i.oc per doz: nice young plants, $3 00 per 100. Coleus Verschaffeltii, Golden Bedder, Queen Victoria, Achyranthes Lindenii, Alternantheras best red, yellow and pink, 2^-jnch pots, $2.00 per 100. Viburnum plicatum, Wistaria sinensis, Variegated Periwinkle, plants from 4-in.pots,$i,5operdo2.,$ioper 100. Seedlings from flaU at $1.00 per 100 Asparagus Sprengeri, Ageratum, Dracaena indivisa. Marguerite Carnations. C. EiSELE, I th and Roy Streets, PHILADELPHIA, PA. SOME GIVE YOr QIAXTITY SOME (JIVE VOr QUALITY I GIVE YOU BOTH Boston and Scotti Ferns Dozen, $6.00: 100. $45.00; 1000. $400.00 From 6°inch pots GERANIUMS Assorted Colors — 4°lnch — in Bud only $6.00 per 100 CASH WITH ORDER OR SATISFAC10RV REFERENCES WM. G. SMITH, 61st and MARKET ST. PLANT SPECIALIST Philadelpliia BEDDING PLANTS Of Every Description Also a fine lot of Palms m ah sizes, such as Kentias, Arecas, Latanias, Phoenix and Cocos. Pandanus Veitchli and utilis, Cro- tons, Dracaenas, Nepenthes, ArBlt««, Araucarias. Aspidistras, Ferns suitable for dishes, in lead ng varieties. Clbotium Schinlel from $t.ooto $3 ooeach. Will hook contracts for Azaleas for future delivery. Wholesale Pnce List on application. A. LEUTHY & CO., Importers and Exporters, Growers and Oealeri, PerkiBfl St. Nureeriefl, Rosllndale, BOSTON, MASS. TO CATALOG MAKERS. We are able to quote a low price on the majority of the electros of the illustrations in HORTICULTURE. CERAIMIUIVIS 3000 to 4000 Geraniums, S. A. Nutt, Beaute Poitevine, in 3 and 3>; in. pots, $6.00 per 100. 200 Beaute Poitevine, very large plants, 13=15 inches in diameter, $6.00 per dozen. Call and inspect the stock before buying elsewhere. Bedding Plants I have the following stock to offer in any size and in any ciuautity : SPLENOENS BONFIRE ST. LOUIS COLEUS in eight vorieties AGERATUM, "dwarf blue GERHAN ivy HELIOTROPE, Liltle Giant RAHBLER ROSES in 6, 7 and 8 in. pots JOHN SCOTT Rutland Road and East 45th 5t. Telephone z8i)o Bedford. BROOKLYN, N. V, A. C. LAKE Weltesley Hills DRACAENA INDIVISA 25c. to $1.00 each. Varleeated Funklas, out of 3 in. pots, $5.00 per 100. Cat I a Lilies I "i bud or bloom, in 5 and 6 in. pots, 15c each; $ to 00 per irio. Large Marshal Niel Roses, $ ceo each. Mass. I K. E. JUUL, Elizabeth, N J. r Geraniums] GERANIUnS, standard varieties and nov- I eltr s for J2 00 per 100 up to 75c each. We will send one thousand in twenty varieties, our selection sing e and double for $18.00. Caesar Franck. Beautiful soft crimson Ivy Geranium, 1905 Novelty, 25c each, $1.50 per doz., $ to.oo per 100 Alliance, the hand-ome semi double hybrid between an Ivy and a Zonal color of the Col. B iden-Powell, strong robust grower, 2i cts, each, $1 50 ptr doz., $10 00 per 100. Special offe<-fora short time. To in- troduce the newer vaiiPties and to give an oppoitunity to have them thoroughly tested we will f..r a short time send one each of 100 varieties of the IQ05 and igo6 novelt e = our selection for $10.00 cash. This collection will include th^se of such noted introducers a^ Bruant. Lemoine, Rozain-Hoiichalat and H. Cannell & So' s and represent one of the finest collections of geranium novelties ever offered in this cnuntry. Do not ask us to send less than 100 at this price. If you haven't our Oeranium Catalogue send for it. Geraniums Geraniums The following varieties, in 4 in. pots, in bud and bloom, in line condition. $6 per 100. S. A. Nutt, Beaute Poitevine, LaFayette, John Doyle, Bruanti, Marq. Castellane, Trego, Buchner, Richard Brett, Ricard, F. Perkins, Jean Viaude, Double Grant, Marq. de Montmort and several others. Selection of sorts to remain with us. Cash to accompany all orders. J. E. FELTHOUSEN 154 Van Vranken A SCHENECTADY. N. V. GERANIUMS S. A. Xutt. Telegraph and Mme. Biidi- ner in bud and bloom fi-om 4 in. pots: .\1 stocl;; .$8.00 per 100: stocli pl.^nts of same varieties. 5 in., $12.00 net- 100; good for tub wnrli. Viiiras VarieuatiMl, .5 in., fine storlc. .$2.00 per d:rz.: Sl.Toii per l(«i. Casli n-itb order. R. ENGELMAN & SON., Pittsfielti, Mass. 758 H O R T I C U L T U P E: June 8, 1907 N.B. NO POSTPONEMENT of Weddings or Graduations oa account of cold weather. GET READY to supplj- your customers with up-to-date Baskets, Vases, and Fetchy Trimmings. Commencement Baskets We have the most beautiful, varied and extensive assortment of these Creations in America. They are irresistible. Prices 15 cents to 81.25 each. A money-making collection shipped for $10.00. Try it. INSCRIPTIONS, BOUQl'ET HOLDEKS, CEEPE PAPER, VASES, TONE WARE, FIBRE RIBBON, and all other Seasonable Supplies. THE 20th CENTURY PL.\NT STAND, Always Useful. Send for complete catalogue. fl. BAYERSDORFER & CO., 1129 Arch St., Phila., Pa. The Florists Supply House of America. ^»»W»<»«»»¥IWWW GEO. A. SUTHERLAND CO. CUT FLOWERS Florists' Supplies and Letters 34 HAWLEY STREET - BOSTON PEONIES In quantity. Good assortment at right price. W. E. McKISSICK Wholesale Florist 1331 Filbert St.. PHILADELPHIA Cut Flowers ... and ... Florists' , Growers and Nurserymens' Supplies A. L RANDALL CO., ''-'\m^t '' Catalog mailed upon request DAILY CONSIGNMENTS From 40 to 60 Growers W« can Care for your cutflower wants to advantage. E. F. WINTERSON CO. <4S-47-49 WABASH AVE., - CHIGABO ROBERT J. DYSART. Public Accountant and .Auditor Simple methoas of correct accounting especially adapted for florists' use. Books Balanced and Adjusted Merchants Bank Building 28 STATE ST., • BOSTON Telephone, Main j8 CHAS. W. McKELUR 51 WABASH AVE., CHICAGO Western Headquarters for Choice Orchids Valley, Roses and all Cut Flowers PETER REINBERQ WHOLESALE CUT FLOWERS 51 Wabash Av., Chicago, 111. In writing advertisers mention Hortlcnltnn and all other ROSES AIVIERICAN BEAUTY LILY OF THE VALLEY, CARNATIONS WELCH BROS., 226 Devonshire St„ Boston, Mass. WHOLESALE FLOWER MARKETS TRADE PRICES— Per 100— TO DEALERS ONLY CHICAGO June 4 ROSES Am. Beauty, Fan. &Sp " Extra No. I •* Lower grades Bride.'Maid, Golden Gate, F.&S.. " " " " Extra.. " ** " No. I & iw. gr. Liberty, Richmond, Fan. & Sp. . . . '* *' Lowergrades. Chateoay, Morgan, Fan. & Sp *' " Lowergrades Killarney, Wellesley, Fan. & Sp,.. " " Lower grades CARNATIONS Fancy and Novelties Ordinary. MISCELLANEOUS Sweet Peas • • Cattleyas Lilies Callas Lily of the Valley Gardenias • ■ . . Mi^onette Lilacs (loo bunches) Peonies AVEST 28tH STREET PHONES. 1664. .IG65 MADISON SQUARIC ENOUGH SAID In writing to Advertisers kindly mention Horticulture June 8, 1907 HORTICULTURE 763 EXTRA FINE FANCY and DAGGER FERNS $2.50 per lOOO GREEN and BRONZE $?.50Caseof 10,000 «^Mr hole sale 38-40 BROADWAY, . . FanciMrtj lD*ml DISCOUNT , ON LARGER ORDERS GALAX, $ 1 .25 per 1 OOO, LEUCOTHOE SPRAYS. $ 1 .00 per 1 00, $7.50 per 1 000 Let us have your standInK arder for Pern. BOXWOOD 20c lb., 60 lbs. $8.M Florists DETROIT, MICH. Micbigan Gut Flower Excbange Best Flowers I 84 HAWLEY STREET BOSTON, MASS. SEND FOR PRICES Headquarters in Western New York ROSES, CARNATIONS And all kinds of Seasonable Flowers WM. F. KASTING Wholesale Commlseltn Florist, also Deakr In Florists' Si^pllee and Wire Designs. 383-87 ELLICOTT ST. BUFFALO, N.Y. Qive us a trial. We eaa pleas* yau. Tlie Reliable ComiBission House Richmond Roses and Rich Flowers of all varieties JOS. S. FENRICH 110 W. 28th Street, New York Td. 334-3a5 Madison Square Moore, Hentz & Nash, Wholesale Commission Florists, 55 and 57 Weat 26th Street, New York. Telephone No. 756 Madiaon Square. INCORPORATED. New York and New Jersey Associa- tion of Plant Growers, New York City. President. A. Schultheis; vice-presi- dent, F. L. Atkins; secretary. W. H. Siebrecht, Jr.; treasurer. H. C. Stein- hoff. The A. C. Smith Floral Co., Colum- bus, O., has been incorporated; A. C. Smith, R. B. Smith, E. L. Zimmerman, E. E. Barber, incorporators; capital stock, $10,000. The Lumsden Floral Company of Belmont, Mass.; David Lumsden, president and general manager; Thom- as F. Fiske, treasurer; Fred M. Good- win, secretary. Capital stock, $80,000. THEY'RE STICKING OUT all over these pages. WHAT 7 Bargains in good stock. Incorporated Send for Our Weekly Price List on Cut Flowers -Jiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiimiiiiiiiiiiiimiiimiiiii£ Headquarter. fj^f^Qy and DAGGER TERN^ 1 to. Boston Market i N. F. MCCARTHY & CO. I SILECTED STOCK Fancy, $1.7.5 per looo. Dae?era, $1.50 per loOO. Laurel Festooning, best made, 4c, 5c and 6c per yard; once used, always used. Lanrel Wreaths, $3 00 per doz.; cheaper grad.s it wanted. SoQtliern Smllax. fancy stock, .50-lb. cases, $5 50. BranCb Lanrel, 35: per bunch. Princess Pine. 7c per lb. Brilliant, Bronze or Green Galax, No. 1 stock, 75c per 1300, or $6 SO per case of 10,000. J .„ngd.s,ance.e,epnoneconneet,ons. CROWL FERN CO., MimnS:tOn,MaSS. | aniiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiii'iiiiiiiiiiiiii'iiiiiiiiitiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiimiffi S Telegraph office: New Salem, Mass ^ Long distance telephone conneetions NEW CROP DAGGER AND FANCY FERNS $2.00 per 1000. WE HAVE VERY FINE CUT BOX WOOD. BRONZE i%.ND GR£EN GALAX. Per 1000, $1.00 ; Case of 10,000, $7,50 Best Southern Smilax, $3i50 and $7 per case. Headquarters for all FLORISTS' SUPPLIES. Wire DeMCiu. Cut Wire. Letter.. Immortelle.. Cjcma Leave., Wheat Sheave.. Ribbons, Corrugated Boxes, etc. LAUREL FESTOONING, sc and 6c. per yard. HENRY M. ROBINSON & CO., 15 Provlncs St, 9 Chajman PI., Bottos.Mass. L. D.Telephone, Main, .617-2618. WHOLESALE FLOWER MARKETS.-xo oE^A^USf'bNLY. pittsbOBii CINCINNATI May a8 DETROIT J""e3 ROSES Am. Beauty, Fan. and Sp. •• Extra No.x ** Lower grades Bride, 'Maid. Golden Gate, F. & S. " " " «' Extra " No. i&lw.gr. Liberty, Ridunood, Fan. & Sp. ■ .. '* *' Lower grades. Chatenay, Morgan, Fan. & Sp *' " Lower grades. Killamey, Wellesley, Fan. & Sp... " " Lower grades CARNATIONS Fancy and Novelties « Ordinary .... MISCELLANEOUS Sweet Peas Cattleyat Lilies. Callas Uly o( the VaUey Gardenias Mignonette Lilacs (too bunches) Peonies Adiantum Smilax Asparagus Plumoaus, strings '* *' Sc Spxiui. (100 bcha.) 25.00 ao.oo 15.00 6.00 3.00 6.00 4.00 4.00 6.00 2.00 s.oe 1.00 -25 30.00 35.00 ao.oo lO.OO 8.00 6 00 4.00 8.00 6.00 8 00 6.0* 3<>« a. 00 10.00 8.00 3.00 1. 00 1. 00 a. 00 4.00 12.00 40.00 20.00 to 25.00 15.00 4.00 6.00 3.00 6.00 3.00 6.00 3.00 6.00 3.00 to 3.00 2.ao 20.l»0 12.00 8.00 5-00 8oo 5.00 8.00 5.00 8.00 5.00 4.00 3.00 to la •50 .50 50.00 to to 1. 00 10 la.oo IZ.QO to IS 00 to 10.00 I 9.00 to 15.00 to 40. 3.00 u 4.00 to 2.00 3500 to to a.oo 300 to 8.00 to 4.00 to to 6.00 to to i.oe 1.50 to 2.00 to 15.00 15.00 to ao.oo 10 50.00 50.00 to 10 as.oo ao.oo to 30.00 BUFFALO May 3 7 ao.oo to 1 5 .00 to 8.00 to 3.00 to 7.00 to 6.00 to a.oo to lo.oo to 3.00 to lo.oe to 3.00 to 10.00 to 3.00 to 9. 5* to 1.50 to a2.oo ao.oo 15.00 5.00 8.00 7.00 6.00 15.00 lo.oe 15.00 lo.oe 15 00 10.00 30* a.50 's.x ' to la.oo 8.00 M 10.00 3.00 to to 4 00 l.ae ts to to J.OO .50 to 15.00 to 40.00 35.00 to I.OO ao.oo 50.00 50.00 Junes 20.00 I a.oo 5.00 a.oo 8.00 to 10. •• to lo.oa to 4.00 4.00 8.00 4.00 8.00 .75 " 40.00 10 (•.$• to to.oo 6.m 10. «• 6.M 1.50 2.00 2.00 4.00 I.OO 15.00 30.00 40.00 to a.oo 4.00 6.00 Established 1891 BUY PROM lli| r:* SHIP TO /Vl tr TRY ^^^'^ ALFRED H. LANGJAHR All Choice Cut Floweiv In Season 55 West 28th St, New Yoi* retephone 3924 Madison Square. Southern Wild Smilax Beaven's fadeless Moss Natural Sheet MIosses LA. Beaven, Evergrfiwi, AJa. Prices Quoted in these Columns are for Dealers Only. When Writing to Advertisers Please Mention HORTI- CULTURE. REED (Si KELLER 122 West 25tb St., New York Florists' Supplies We manufacture all our letal Designs, Baskets, Wire Work ANoTelties and are dealers in Glassware Decorative Greens and Florists' Requisites. J. B. Murdoch & Go. Wholesale Piorlsta FLORISTS' SUPPLIES 545 Liberty St., PITTSBURG, PA. Long Distance 'Phone 143S Court. The KERVAN CO. 20 WEST 27tli ST., N. Y. WHOLESALE DEALERS Fresli cut Palmetto & CycaLS Palm Leaves, Galax, Leu- cotboE, Ferns and Mosses. All Decoratiiig Ereigreea 784 HORTICULTURE June S, 1907 Buyer's Directory and Ready Reference Guide Advertisements under this head, one cent a word. Initials count as words. Regular advertisers in this Issue are also listed under this classification without charge. Reference to List of Ad- Tertisers will Indicate the respective pages. Buyers failing to find what they want in this list will confer a favor by writing us and we will try to put them In communication with reliable dealers. ACCOTTNTANT R. J. Dysart, 28 State St.. Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. ADIANTTTMS AdlaDtom Hybrldnm, fine young plants, 16 for $1, mailed; $5 per 100. Originator's stock. Certificate of Merit S. A. P., '05. A. Ley & Bro., Langdon, D. C. Adlantum Farleyense, strong plants, for propagating purposes, $25.00 per 100. Cash with cider. J. A. Peterson, McHenry Ave., Westwood, Cincinnati, O. AGRICTTI.TUBAL IMPIiEMENTS 1 hOB. J. Grey & Co., 32 S. Market St., Boston. For page see List of Advertlsera. Joseph Breck & Sons, 51 and 52 N. Market St., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. AQUATICS Water hyacinths, $2.00 per 100. C. W. Bakewell, Gretna, La. AKAUCARIAS A. Leutby & Co., Rosllndale, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. ASPABA6US C. Elsele. 11th and Roy Sts., Philadelphia, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. Wm. C. Smith, 61st and Market Sts., Philadelphia. For page see List of Advertisers. Asparagns plnmosus nanus and Sprengeri, 2 1-2-ln., $2.50 100. Carl Hagenburger, West Mentor, Ohio. Asparagns plnmosus, 2-ln., $3.00; 3-ln., $8.00; 4-ln., $12.00 100. WIttbold Co., 1657 Bncklngham PI.. Chicago. Asparagus Plumosa. 2-ln. pots. Fine plants. $2.50 per 100, $20.00 per 1000. Cash with order or good reference. Erie Floral Co., Erie, Pa., or Wm. F. Kasting, 885 Elllcott St.. Buffalo. N. Y. ATTCTION SALES Bedding plants, trees, shrubs, conifers, bay trees, etc., every Tuesday and Friday. N. F. McCarthy & Co., 84 Hawley St., Bos- ton, Mass. AZALEAS A. Leuthy & Co., Rosllndale, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. BAY TREES. Bay Trees ard Boxwood. Ask for cata- logue. Bobbink & Atkins, Rutherford, N. J. Specimens and pairs, all sizes. Send for prices. N. F. McCarthy & Co., 84 Hawley St., Boston. Bay Trees and Boi Trees, standards and pyramids. All sizes. Price list on appli- cation. J. Roehrs Co., Rutherford, N. J. BEDDING PLANTS B. Felthousen, Schenectady, N. T. For page see List of Advertisers. Phlla. C. Elsele, 11th and Roy Sts., Spring Bedding Plants. For page see List of Advertisers. John Scott, Rutland Road & 45th St., Brooklyn, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. 100,000 Bedding Plants, all sorts. Write for prices. E. D. Kaulback & Son, Mai- den, Mass. Spring Bedding Plants In variety at auc- tion every Tuesday and Friday during spring season. Purchases made on order. Mail your bid. N. F. McCarthy & Co., 84 Hawley St., Boston. BEGONIAS Wm. Elliott & Sons, 201 Fulton St., N. Y. Tuberous Begonias. For page see List of Advertisers. Begonia Glolre de Lorraine. Extra One, 2 1-4 Inch pot. Leaf cutting $12 per 100; $100 per 1000. Delivery May Ist. Julius Roehrs Co., Rutherford, N. J. BOILERS Kroesthell Bros.. .S.I Erie St., Chicago. For page see List of Advertisers. BOILERS, "Burnham" Boilers made for greenhouse heating. Lord & Burnham, 1133 Broadway, N. Y. BOXWOOD AnUiii Schnltlieis. Ciiliege Poiiit. N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. BUILDING MATERIAL BUILDING MATERIAL of all descrip- tions for All Cypress, Semi-Iron, Iron Frame or Truss Houses. Hot Bed Sash and Frames. Lord & Burnham Co., 1133 Broadway, N. Y. BULBS AND TUBERS Joseph Breck & Sons, 47-64 N. Market St., Boston. For page see List of Advertlserg. J. M. Thornbnrn & Co., 33 Barclay St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. A. T. Boddlngton. 342 W. 14th St., N7 Y. For page see List of Advertlserg. Rlckards Bros., 37 East l»th St., New York. For page see List of Advertlserg. H. F. MIchell Co., Philadelphia. For page see List of Advertisers. Johnson Seed Co., 217 Market St., Pblla. For page see List of Advertlserg. Jonh Scheepers & Co., Arnhem, Holland. For page see List of Advertisers. H. E. Flske Seed Co., Faneull Hall Sq., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. A. Mitting, 17-23~Kennan 81.7 Santa Cruz. Cal. Calla Bulbs. For page see List of Adve/^isers. James Vick's Sons, Rochester, N. Y. Inipfirt Fall Ilr.lbs. For page see List of Advertisers. V. H. Hallock & Son, Queens, N. Y. Llllum Auratum. Write for prices on only selected bulbs, plants, etc. P. W. O. Schmitz, Prince Bay, N. Y. C. Keur & Sons, Hlllegom, Holland, or 334 The Bonrse, Philadelphia, Pa. Write for prices on all bnlbs and plants. Price list of native bulbs, tree shrubs and plant seeds now ready. L. B. Wil- liams, Nottingham, N. H. CALADIUMS II. H. Bergei- ,^- Co., 70 Warren St., Ni-w York. True Brazilian Finii-.v-leaved <^aladium. CAIfNAS The Conard & Jones Co., West Grove, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. Caiinas, Austria, 'A in., ."» cents, cash. Sbippenshurg Floral Co., Shippensburg, Pa. CARNATIONS The H. Weber & Sons Co., Oakland, Md. Carnation Mabelle. For page see List of Advertisers. Chicago Carnation Co., Jollet, III. For page see List of Advertisers. A. J. Guttman, 43 W. 28th St., New York. Carnation Imperial and Pink Imperial. For page see List of Advertlserg. F. Dorner & Sons Co., Lafayette, Ind." For page see List of Advertisers. Carnations. Boston Market, rooted cut- tings, $10.00 1000; unrooted, $5.00 1000. Cash. B. D. Kaulback & Son, Maiden. Mass. 35,000 square feet covered by Qlasik CHRTSANTHEMUMS Charles H. Totty, Madison, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. W. W. Edgar Co., Waverley, Mass. Chrysanthemums. For page see List of Advertisers. S. S. Skldelsky. 824 N. 24th St., Philadelphia. Chrysanthemum Golden Dome. For page see List of Adve.-tisers. Rooted cuttings of October Fiost and Fidelity Chrysanthemums. $5.00 per 100. Frank Shearer & Son, Blnghamton, N. Y. Chrysanthemum stock plants. About 1,000 Jeanne Nonin, $1.00 per doz.; $7.00 per 100. W. P. Kasting, 383 Blllcott St., Buffalo, N. Y. Chrysanthemums. We will prepay the charges on R. C. of Alice Byron, Polly Rose, Halllday, Bngnehard, $1.50 per hun- dred. Cash with order, please. W. H. and C. B. Newman, Akron, N. Y. CONIFERS John Watercr & Sons, Ltd., American Nursery, Bagshot, Eng. For page see List of Advertisers. Wm. H. Moon Co., Morrlsville, Pa. American ArborvUae. For page see List of Advertisers. Evergreens and Conifers. Ask for cata- logue. Bobbink & Atkins, Rutherford, N. J. Write for prices on all choice ornamental conifers. N. F. McCarthy & Co., 84 Haw- ley St., Boston, Mass. CUT FLOWER BOXES. Welch Bros., 226 Devonshire St.. Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. Qdwards Folding Box Co., Philadelphia. For page see List of Advertisers. Getmore Box Factory, Inc., Belleville, Ala. Light Wood Boxes. Folding Cut Flower Boxes, all sizes. N. P. McCarthy & Co., 84 Hawley St., Boston. Folding cut flower boxes, the best made. Write for list. Holton & Hunkel Co., Mil- waukee, Wis. ' For List of Advertisers See Page 769 June S, 1907 HORTICULTURE. 765 CYCLAMEN. Giant Hybrids transp'l, ready for 2 lu. and «-ln., $3.50 100; $30.00 1000. Plants grown of seed taken from the cream of my well known strain. Christ. Wlnterlch, Cycla- men Speolallst, DeSanee. Ohio. DAHLIAS Oarld Herbert & Son, Atco, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. V. H. Hallock & Son, Queens, N. Y. DECORATIVE PLANTS A. Leuthy & Co., Rosllndale, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. Julius Roehrs, Rutherford, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. DRACAENAS K. E. Juul, Elizabeth. N. J. Dracaena Indivisa. For page see List of ■\dYerf.3er3. Anton Sohulthels, College roint. X. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Dracaena terulnulis from bench, fine. $25.00 100. Carl Uatenburger, West Men- tor, Ohio. Dracaenas, Indivisa, 3-in., $5.00 per 100; 6-ln., $6.00 per doz.; 7-in., 30 to 34 Ins. high, 75c. each, $9.00 per doz.; 8-ln. $12.00 per doz. Terralnalls, 3-ln., $2.00 per doz.; 61n., 75c. each; 4-ln., 25c. each, $3.00 per doz. The Geo. WIttbold Co.. 1857 Buck- ingham Place, Chicago. FERNS Baur Floral Co., Erie, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. A. Leuthy & Co., Rosllndale, Mass. For page see List of Advertlsera H. H. Barrows & Son. Whitman, Mass. Nephrolepls Whitmanl. For page see List of Adrertlsers. Slebrecbt & Son, Rose Hill Nurseries, New Rochelle, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. The F. R. Plerson Co., Tarrytown-on-Hudson, N. Y. Nephrolepls Plersonl Elegantlsslma. For page see List of Advertisers. Wm. C. Smith, 61st and Market Sts., Philadelphia. Boston and Seottii Ferns. For page see List of .Advertisers. FICUS Baur Floral Co., Erie, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. FLORAL PHOTOGRAPHS Floral Photographs. Foley's 226-228-1-S Bowery, New York. FLORISTS' LETTERS. Boston Florist Letter Co., 84 Hawley St., Boston. Mass. For page see List of Advertlsera. G. A.^utherlaiid^O).I~34^Hawley St., Boston, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. Koral Mfg. Co., 26 Hawley St., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. FLORISTS SUPPLIES N. F. McCarthy & Co., 84 Hawley St., Boston, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. H. M. Robinson & Co., 15 Province St., and 9 Chapman Pi., Boston, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. The Kervan 00^720 W. 27th St., N. Y. Decorative Evergreens. For page see List of Advertisers. Reed & Keller, 122 W. 25th St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. J. B. Murdoch & Co., 545 Liberty St., Pittsburg, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. HTBayersdorfer & Co.. 1129 Arch St., Philadelphia. For page see List of Advertisers. FLOWERS BT TELEGRAPH Alex. McConneil, New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Fred C. Weber, 4326-28 Olive St., St. Louis, Mo. For page see List of Advertisers. J. Breltmeyer's Sons, Miami & Gratiot Aves., Detroit, Mich For page see List of Advertisers. Thos. Young, Jr., 41 W. 28th St., N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. George H. Cooke, Washington, D. C. For page see List of Advertlsera. Gude Bros. Co., 1214 F St., Washington, D. C. For page see List of Advertisers. Samuel Murray, 1017 Broadway, Kansas City, M >. For page see List of Advertisers. Young & Nugent, 42 W. 28th St.. N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Theodore Miller, 4832 Delmar Rd., St. Louis, Mo. For page see List of Advertisers. P. J. Hauswlrth (Temporary address) 13 Congress St., Chicago. For page see List of Advertisers. William J. Smyth, Michigan Ave and Slat St., Chicago. For page see List of Advertisers. Wm. H. Rock Flower Co., Kansas City, Mo. For page see List of Advertisers. Theodore Miller, 4832 Delmar Bvd., St. Louis, Mo. For page see List of Advertisers. Park Floral Co., Denver, Colo. For page see List of Advertisers. Thos. F. Galvin, 124 Tremont St., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. Jacob Schulz, 644 4th Ave., Louisville, Ky. For page see List of Advertisers. Atlanta Floral Co., Atlanta, Ga. For page see List of Advertisers. David Clarke's Sons, 2139-2141 Broadway, New York. For page see List of Advertisers. W. H. Donohoe, 2 W. 29th St., New York. For page see List of AdverMsers. Mills, the Florist, Jacksonville, Fla. Telegraph or mail orders promptly filled. Long distance telephone connections. FLO'WER POTS W. H. Ernest, 28th and M Sts., Washington, D. C. For page see List of Advertisers. A. H. Hews & Co., Cambridge, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. Hllflnger Bros., Ft. Edward, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. FUCHSIAS Baur Floral Co., Erie, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. FUNKIA Funkla varlegata clumps, $6.00 per 100. H. Pladeck, Elmhnrst. N. Y. GALAX H. M. Robinson & Co.. 15 Province St.. and 9 Chapman PI., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. Michigan Cut Flower Co., 38 & 40 Broad way, Detroit. Mich. For page see List of Advertisers. Galax. Ask for price on case lots. Scran- ton Florists' Supply Co., Scranton, Pa. GERANIUMS J. E. Feithousen, Schenectady, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. U. Vincent, Jr., & Son, White Marsh, MC For page see List of \dvertisers. A. G. Lake, Wellesle.v Hills, Mass. For page see List of idfcrtisers. Geraniums, 3 1-2 in., in bud, well branch- ed and stocky; RIcard, Poltevlne, Nutt, Favorite, Viaud and Jaulln, $6.00 per 100. Hopkins & Hopkins, Chepaebet, R. I. 3,000 S. A. Nutt, 3 in., 3 1-2 in. and 4 In.; $4.00, $5.00 and $6.00 per 100, cash. Fine stock. H. M. Totman, Randolph, Vt. GLADIOLI Arthur Cowee, Meadowvale Farm, Berlin, New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Gladioli. Write for leaflet. B. Ham- mond Tracy, Cedar Acres, Wenbam, GLASS Boston Plate & Window Glass Co., Koston For page see List of Advertisers. GLASS, High Grade, Double Thick Green- house Glass. Licrd & Buinham, 1133 Broad- way, N. Y. GLAZING POINT H. A. Dreer, Philadelphia, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. GLAZING POINTS, Lord & Burnham Special Glazing Nails (Points). Lord & Burnham, 1133 Broadway, N. Y. GREENHOUSE BUILDING MATE- RIAL. Lord & Burnham Co., 1133 Broadway, New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Plerson U-Bar Co., 1 Madison Sq., N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Hltchlngs & Co., 1170 Broadway, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. .i. T. Stearns Lumber Co., Neponset, Boston, For page see List of Advertisers. King Construction Co., N. Tonawauda, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. J. C. Moninger Co., 117 East Blackhawk St., Chicago, 111. For page see List of Advertisers. Weathered Co., Box 780, New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Foley Mfg. Co., 471 W. 22nd St., Chicago. For page see List of Advertisers. S. Jacobs & Sons, 1365-79 Flushing Are., Brooklyn, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Metropolitan Material Co., 1398-1408 Metro- politan Ave., Brooklyn, N. Y. D. Ilifte, 49 Washington St. N., Boston. Piping and Construction. GREENHOUSE CONSTRUCTION Frank Van Assche, Jersey City, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. GREENHOUSE CONSTRDCTION. Seml- Iron Greenhouses, New Truss Houses and Iron Frame Houses. Lord & Burnham, 1133 Broadway, N. Y. GREENHOUSE HOSE Mineralized Rubber Co., 18 Clltt St., N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. GUTTERS GUTTERS. Oast Iron Gutters, L. & B improved V Shaped Gutter with drip gut- ter attachment. Lord & Burnham, 1133 Broadway, N. Y. In writing to Advertisers kindly mention Horticulture 766 HORTICULTURE June 8, 1907 HABDY FERNS AND SUPPLIES H M. KoblMon & Co., 16 Province St., and 9 Chapman PI., Boston, Maas. For page see List of AdTertlsen. Crowl Fern Co., MUllngton, Mass. Fancy and Dagger Ferns. For page see Ust of AdverUsers. The Kervan Co., 20 W. 27th St., New York. For page see List ot Advertlsera. lUchlcan Cot^ Flower Co., 38 & 40 Broad- way, Detroit, Mich. Fancy Ferns. For page see List of Advertisers. B. A. Heaven, Bvergreen, Ala. Fadeless Sheet Moss. For page see List of Advertisers. A full line of ferns, galax, and all wild greens. N. F. McCarthy & Co., 84 Haw- ley St., Boston. HARDT PERENNIALS M. H. Walsh, Woods Hole, Mass. For page see List of .Advertisers. HEATING APPARATUS Lord & Bumham Co., 1133 Broadway, New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Plerson U-Bar Co., 1 Madison Sq., N. Y. For page see List of Adver;i.i*."B. Hltchlngs & Co., 1170 Broadway, N. Y. For page see Llat of Advertisers. Kroeschell Bros., 36 Erie St., Chicago. For page see List of .\dvcrtlsers. W. W. Castle, 170 Summer St., Boston. Fer page see List of Advertiser*. Johnston Heating Co., 1133 Br'dway, N. Y. HORSES Useful workhorses for florists' spring work; also florists' delivery wagons, good as new. Edward HIggliis, 1 West 28th St., New York. HERBACEOUS PLANTS Bobliiiik & Atkins, Kutberf(a'a, X. J. For page see List of Advertisers. HOT-BED SASH The A. T. Stearns Lumber Co., Neponset, For page see List of Advertisers. Plerson D-Bar Co., 1 Madison Sq., N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Hltchlngs & Co., 1170 Broadway, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Lord & Bumham Co., 1133 Broadway, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. HOT WATER CIRCULATOR W. W. Castle, 170 Summer St., BostoB. For page see List of Advertisers. HYDRANGEAS. John C. Hatcher, Amsterdam, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. The F. B. Conine Nursery Co., Straford. Conn. Blue Otaksa Hydrangea. For page see List of Advertisers. INSECTICIDES. Nlcotlclde kills all greenhouse pests. P. K. Palethorpe Co., Eleventh St.. Louisville, Ky. For page see List of Advertisers. JAPANESE LILIES. Yokohama Nursery Co., 31 Barclay St., New York. For page see List ot Advertisers. KENTIAS A. Leuthy & Co., Rosllndale, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. LAWN AND CEMETERY VASES Kramer Bros. Foundry Co., Dayton, Ohio. LAWN MOWER Clipper Lawn Mower Co., Dlzon, III. For page see List of Advertisers. LEADING RETAIL FLORISTS Alex. McConnell, New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Thomas Young, Jr., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Fred C. Weber, 4326 Olive St., St. Lonis, Mo. For page fee List of Advertisers. J. Breltmeyer's Sons, Detroit, Mlcb. For page see List of Advertisers George H. Cooke, Washlogten, D. C. For page see List of Advertisers Samuel Murray, 1017 Broadway, Kansas City, Mo. For page see List of Advertisers. Gude Bros. Co., 1214 F St.^ Washington, D. C. • For page see List of Advertisers. Young & Nugent, 42 W. 28th St., N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Theodore Miller, 4832 Delmar Bvd., St. I^uls, Mo. For page see List of Advertisers. P. J. Hauswirth (temporary address) 13 Congress St., Chicago. For page see List of Advertisers. William J. Smyth, Michigan Ave. and Slst St., Chicago. For page see List of Advertisers. Wm. H. Rock Flower Co., Kansas City, Ho. For page see List of Advertisers. Park Floral Co., Denver, Colo. For page see List of Advertisers. Thos. F. Galvln, 124 Tremont St., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. Atlanta Floral Co., Atlanta, Ga. For page see List of Advertisers. Jacob Scbuiz, 644 4th Ave., Louisville, Ky. For page see List of Advertisers. David Clarke's Sons, 2139-2141 Broadway, New York. For page see List of Advertisers. W. H. Donohoe, 2 W. 29th St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Mills, the Florist, Jacksonville, Fla. Telegraph or mall orders promptly filled. Long distance telephone connections. LIVISTONIAS Livistonla Rotundlfolia. Well leaved and clean, $6, $9, $12 per doz. J. Roehrs Co., Rutherford, N. J. LOBELIAS LOBELIA KATHLEEN MALLARD. New, fine dark blue double flower, 2 In. .stock, $2.00 per doz. Julius Roehrs Co., Rutherford. N. J. MASTICA F. O. Pierce Co., 170 Fnlton St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. MISCELLANEOUS PLANTS. Per 100 200 3 1-2 In. pots Rose Geraniums.. 7.00 2000 3 12 in. pots Geraniums 7.00 2000 2 1-4 in. pots Glechoma and Ger- man Ivy 2.00 25,000 strong transplanted Asters, leading sorts, 75e. per 100, $6.00 per 1000. 2(1(1 Vencia V.'icrif;ate(l. 3>,4 in 6.00 50(1 -Mternaiitlicra Brilliant, 214 in.. 2.00 Cobanzle Carnation Greenhouses, New London, Conn. MOON VINES Godfrey Aschmenn, 1012 Ontario St., Phlla. For page see List of Advertisers. MOSCHOSMAS Moschcsma riparlnm, a valuable new Christmas flowering plant. Write for de- scriptive circular and price list. Chas. H. Totty, Madison, N. J. NIKOTEEN APHIS PUNK. Nicotine Mfg. Co., St. Louis, Mo. For page see List of Advertisers. NURSERY STOCK John Waterer & Sons, Ltd., American Nursery, Bagshot, England. For page see List of Advertisers. Cottage Gardens Co., Queens, N. Y. Specimen Nursery Stock. For page see List of Advertisers. The Conard & Jones Co., West Grove, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. The F. B. Conine Nursery Co., Stratford, Conn. I'.luc OtaliSii Hydrangeas. For page see List of Advertisers. The Wm. H. Moon Co., Morrlsville, P«. American Arborvltae. For page see List of Advertisers. Oak Hill Nurseries, 114 Poplar St., Rosllndale, Mass. Herberts Thunbergll. For page see List of Advertisers, New England Nurseries, Bedford, Mass. Sbnibs, Roses and Herbaceous Perennials. For page see List of Advertisers. Nursery Stock. N. F. McCarthy ft Co., 84 Hawley St., Boston, Mass. ORCHID PLANTS Lager & Hurrell, Summit, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. Sander, St. Albans, England. Importers, Exporters, Growers, Hybridists. For page see List of Advertisers. Julius Roehrs Co., Rutherford, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. Carrlilo & Baldwin, Secaucus, N. J. Fer page see List of Advertisers. A. Held, 11-19 William St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Selbrecht & Son, Rose Hill Nurseries, New Rochelie, N. Y. Fer page see List of Advertisers. Jos. A. Manda, 191 Valley Road, W. Orange, N. J. Orchids, Orchid Baskets, Peat. Per page see List of Advertisers. Ordonez, De Nave & Co., Madison, N. J., Box 105. For page see List of Advertisers. PALMS A. Leuthy & Co., Rosllndale, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. Slebrecht & Son, Rose Hill Nnrserles, New Rochelie, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Antou Schnltlieis, College Point. N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. PAINT AND PUTTY PAINT AND PUTTY: Ideal Greenhooso Lead; Special Greenhouse Putty. Lord A Bumham, 1133 Broadway, N. Y. PANSY PLANTS. Large, strong transplanted Pansy Plants, Drcer's Royal Exhibition and Vaughan's International, $t.00 per 100; $7..')0 per 1.000; smaller transplarted, $5.00 per 1,000. Send for sample and price list of other plants. Frank Shearer & Son, Binghamton, N. Y. For List of Advertisers See Page 769 June 8, 1907 HORTICULTURU 767 PATENTS SIggers & Slggers, Washington, D. C. For page see List of Advertise™. PEONIES Wholesale grower of peonies. List of 100 TarietlcB. J. F. Rosenfleld. West Point, Neb. PIPE AND FITTINGS PIPE AND FITTINGS. Cast Iron and Wrought Pipe, Valves, Elbows, Pipe Hooks. Antomatlc Air Headers, etc. Lord & Bnmhau, 1133 Broadway, N. Y. PUUfT STANDS The Wittbold plant stand, $18.00 per doz. The Geo. Wittbold Co., 1657 Buckingham Place, Chicago. PLANT BED CLOTH Mineralized Robber Co., 18 Cliff St., N. T. For page see List of Advertisers. POT HANGERS Pot hangers, Kramer's $1 doz. bj exp., 11.25 by mall. I. N. Kramer & Son, Cedar Rapids, la. BAFFIA Raffia, prime long fiber, sound and strong, ten cents the pound, nine dollars the hnn- dred pounds; terms cash. A. Rolker & Sons, New York. P. O. Box 759. BHODODENDRONS John Waterer & Sons, Ltd., American Nursery, Bagshot, Eng. For page see List of Advertisers. BOSES M. H. Walsh, Woods Hole, Mass. Hardy Roses, H. T. Roses and Ramblers. For page see List of Advertisers. The Conard & Jones Co., West Grove, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. Bay State Nurseries, No. Ablngton, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. Thomas Roland, Nahant, Mass. Lady Gay Roses. For page see List of Advertisers. John C. Hatcher, Amsterdam, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Montrose Greenhouses, Montrose, Mass. Gral'tKl Hridf.-i :ini\ "Sl-.iUU nn English Maiiftti. For page see List of Advertisers. Benjamin Dorrance, 3 Dorrance Farm, Dorranceton, Pa. l!ns.' rinnts. For page see List of Advertisers. Bobliink & Atkins, Rutherford, N. J. Grafted Hiiilos anil 'Maiils on .Maples. For page see List of Advertisers. P. R. Quinlan, Syracuse, N. Y. For page see List of Advertlsars. Low-budded roses. No. 1, $95.00; No. 1 1-2, $65.00 1000. H. T. Jones, Elizabeth, N. J. l.") and 9 Chapman PI., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. George A. Sutherland Co., 34 Hawley St., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. Welch Bros., 226 Devonshire St., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. In writing to Advertisers kindly mention Horticulture 768 HORTICULTURE June 8, 1907 WHOLESALE FLORISTS— Continiied Buffalo Wm. F. Easting, 383-87 Elllcott St., Buf- falo, N. ¥. For page see List of Advertlserg, Chicago Chas. W. McKellar, 51 Wabasb Av., Chicago. For page see List of AdvertlBera. Peter Relnberg, 51 Wabash Av., Chicago. For page see List of Adrertlsers. A. L. Randall Co., 19-21 Randolph St, Chicago. For page see List of Advertisers. E. F. Wlnterson Co.. 45-49 Wabash At«., Chicago. For page see List of Advertisers. Poehlmann Bros. Co., 36 Randolph St., Chicago. For page see List of Advertisers. Detroit Michigan Cut Flower Exchange, 38 & 40 Broadway. For page see lilst of Advertisers. Neiv Tork J. K. Allen, 106 W. 28th St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Wm. Stuart Allen Co.. 63 W. 28th St., New Kork. For page see List of Advertisers. J. S. Fenrlch, 110 W. 28th St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Ford Bros., 48 W. 28th St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. H. B. Froment, 57 W. 28th St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Alex. J. Guttman, 43 W. 28th St. New York. For page see List of Advertisers. B. C. Boran, 55 W. 28th St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. A. H. Langjahr, 55 W. 28th St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. James McManus, 42 W. 28th St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Chas. Mlllang, 50 W. 29th St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. John I. Raynor, 49 W. 28th St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. W. F. Sheridan, 39 W. 28th St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Traendly & Schenck, 44 W. 28th St.. New York. For page see List of Advertisers. A. L. Yonng & Co., 54 W. 28th St.. New York. For page see List of Advertisers. John Yonng, 51 W. 28th St.. New York. For page see List of Advertisers. FUladelphia W. E. McKlssIck, 1221 Filbert St.. Phila- delphia, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. Leo NIessen Co., 1209 Arch St.. Phlladel phla. Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. The S. S. Pennock-Meehan Co., 1608-18 Lndlow St., Philadelphia, Pa. For page sue List of Advertisers. Edward Reld, 1526 Ranstead St., Phllel, Needliidu, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. HYDRANGEAS, BAYS, LORRAINES, LOBELIA KATHLEEN MALLARD Julius Ecelirs Co., Rutherford X ,1 For page see List of 4dvo.-tisei-s. NICO-FUME. Kentucky Tobacco Product Co., Louisville, For page see List of Advertisers. RHODODENDRONS. F. R. Piersou Co., Tarrrtown, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. RHODODENDRONS. John Waterer & Sons, Kagshot, England. For page see List of Advertisers. RHODODENDRONS. McHutchison & Co., 17 Murrav St , N Y For page see List of Advertisers. RHODODENDRON MAXIMUM, AZA- LEAS, JAPAN MAPLES, CONIFERS. F, W. Kelsey, l.'.O Broa.lwav, N. Y For page see List of Advertisers, ROSES, CHRYSANTHEMUMS, BOU- VARDIAS, COLEUS. A. N. Pierson, Cromwell, Conn. For page see List of Advertisers. SUMMER FLOWERING BULBS AND TUBERS. Henry F. Micliell Co., Philadelphia For page see List of Advertisers. BETWEEN YOU AND ME, What do you think of the Buyer's Directory and Ready Reference Guide of HORTI- CULTURE? I always look it over be- fore I do any buying. WANTS, FOR SALE, ETC. " Advertisements in this column one cent a word. Initials count as words. Cash with order. All correspondence addressed "care HORTICUL- TURE" should be sent to J J Ham- ^ ilton Place, Boston. _ HELP WANTED HORTICULTURE needs a wide- awake representative in every town in the land. Good commissions paid on advertising and subscriptions. If you are ambitious, write for terms. WANTED— An experienced assistant in our greeuhouses. Must be well recom- mended and temperate. J. Newman & Son Corp'n, Beacon St., Winchester, Mass. WANTED— First class gardener for ,1 commercial house. Must be a good grower of Chrysanthemums, Asparagus, all vari- eties of ferns, all classes of bedding stock and a good designer of Floral work, .\tile to take complete charge of 25,000 ft. glass, .■ind lij acres of land. Address, stating wages expected, and references, E A. Butler & Son, Niagara Falls, N Y WANTED— Good active yonng man ex- perienced In rose growing under glass Good salary. Address B, care HORTI- CnLl-URE, 11 Hamilton Place, Boston. SITUATIONS WANTED WANTED— Situation as Head Gardener on private place; capable of taking care of orchids, ferns, palms, roses, etc. Best of CULTIJRE ^^^'^^^ ^^ <=^™ o' HORTI- POSITION WANTED by energetic -American as outdoor foreman in park or cemetery. Age 35. single; can work from hine print. References. Address Foreman care HORTICULTURE. POSITIONS WANTED for head garden ers and assistants; for further Information apply to W. W. Rawson & Co., 5 Union St., Boston, Mass. FOR SALE A BARGAIN I'Ol! SALE— 7 1-2 miles from Boston; one acie of land, seven roomed cot- tage, lawn and fniit trees, 4 green- houses; electric cars pass place. Good neighboihood; fine property for bulld- iiiK lots. Land, which is worth prirp asktd for whole place, is triangular, two sides on streets. Come and see. J. ASTLE 6 Perkins St., Melrose Highlands, Mass. FOR SALE -Greenhouse Pipe 4-ln. boiler tnbe», second hand, tm ■■• condition, absolntely free from acale ••< with ends cut square. Sample and prieet on application. Kroeachell Broa. Co. SB Erie St., Chicago. FOR SALE— Second band 4 In. cast Iron pipe for greenhouse heating, five-foot lengths. 10 cents per foot, FOB Exeter Machine Works, Exeter, N h' BUSINESS CHANCES WANTED- To sell my Interest In a good wholesale and retail florist business, 10 000 feet of glass, one acre of good land, within 10 miles of Boston; early market trains !j.r'Tn?,' ^""li'^^ss L. A., care HORTICUL- PRICES QUOTED IN THESE COLUMNS ARE FOR DEALERS ONLY ^,e^%"e\K.'^*„T,in%»c^»| June «, 1907 HORTICULTURE Td^ List of Advertisers Page Allen J. K 7t)» \Uen Wm. Stuart €0.762 \mericao Nursery 743-744 Vtchmann Godf rev. • • 756 Astle J 769 Atlanta Floral Co. • • -759 Barrows H.H. & Son. 756 Baur Floral Co 756 Baycrsdorfer H.& Co. 758-760 Bay State Nurseries. .753 ^'^ven, E. A. 763 Bobbtnk & Atkins ■ - -757 Boddington A.T. ••••754 Boston Florist Letter Co 759 Boston Plat« and Win- dow Glass Co 769 Breck Joseph & Sons 75s Breitmeyer s J. Sons. 759 Bridfcman's Seed Warehouse 755 Bnrpee W. A. & Co..7^5 Carlton H. R 753 Carrillo & Baldwin . . • 756 Castle W.W 771 Chicago Carnation Co 743 Clarke's David, Sons759 Clipper Lawn Mower Co 770 Conard & Jones .... 744 Conine F. E. Nursery Co. 743 Cooke G. H 759 Cottage Gardens 744 Cowee A 754 Crowl Fern Co 763 Donohuc W. H 759 Domer F. Soos & Co. 743 Dorrance Benj 743 Dreer H. A 771 Dysart R. J. 760 Edgar, W. W 743 Edwards Folding Box Co 760 EiseleC 757 Elliott Wm. & Sons. .755 Engelman R. & 500.-757 Esler J G 771 Ernest W. H 769 Farqubar R. & J. & Co 755 Felthousea J. E 757 FenrichJ. S 763 Fiske, H. E. Seed C0.755 Foley Mfg. Co 770 Ford Bros. 762 Fronient H. E 762 Galvin Thos. F 759 Grey T.J. & Co 755 Gude Bros. Co 759 Guttman Alex. J 762 Hail Asso. 771 Hartmann Hjalmar & Co 755 Hatcher, John C 743 HauswirthP.J 759 Held A. 756 Herbert David & Son .753 Hews A. H. & Co.... 770 Hilfinger Bros 769 Hippard E 770 Hitchings & Co 772 Horan E. C 762 Jacobs S. & Sons ... .771 Johnson Seed Co 755 JquI, k. e 757 Kasting W. F 763 Kelsey Fred'k W.. . . .7^4 Kentucky Tobacco Product Co 770 Kervan Co., The ....763 King Cons. Co 771 Koral M fe. Co 759 Kroeschell Bros. .768-771 Laeer& Hurrell 756 Lake A. G .- 757 Langjahr, Alfred H. . . 763 Leuthy A. & Co 757 Lord & Bumham Co. 773 Pago Manda Jos. A 7^6 McCarthy N. F 763 McConnell Alex.. .. 759 McHutchinson & Co. 744 McKcUar Charles W. 760 McKissick, W. E 760 McManus Jas.. 76* MichcU H F.Co. ...755 Michigan Cut Flower Exchange 763 Millaag Charles 762 Millor Tbeo. 759 Minerahzed Rubber Co 769 Milling, A 754 Moninger J. C 771 Montrose Greenhou- ses 743 Moon Wm. H. Co.- --753 Moore, Heni? & Nash 763 Morse C. C. & Co.. ..755 Murdoch J. B.&C0..763 Murray Samuel 759 New England Nur- series 753 Nicotine Mfg. Co. ...770 Nicssen Leo. Co. -743-760 Oak Hill Nurseries .•753 OrdonezDeNave&Co.756 Palethorpc P. R 770 Park Floral Co 759 Pennock-Meehan Co. 760 Perkins St. Nurseries- 757 Pierce F. 0 770 Pierson A.N 743 Pierson F.R. Co.. 744-756 Pierson U Bar Co 772 Poehlmann Bros Co. .760 Quinlan P. R. 743 Randall A. L. Co.- • .760 Ray nor John 1 762 Reed& Keller 763 Reid Edw 760 Reinberg Peter 760 Rickards Bros 755 Robinson H.M. & Co. 758-763 Rock Wm. L 759 Roehrs Julius Co. 753-756 Roland, Thomas . . .753 Rolker August & Sons769 Rise Hill Nurseries .744 Sander & Son 756 Schecpers John & Co. 755 Schultheis Anton 753 Schulz Jacob 759 Scott, John 757 Sepaum & V?n Tol • -744 Sheridan W.F 762 Sicbrecht & Sons 744 Siggers & Siggers 771 Situations & Wants.. 768 Skidelskv S. S 743 Smith W.C. 757 Smyth Wm. J 759 Stearns A. T. Lumber Co. ..77« Sutherland Geo. A. Co 760 ThorburnJ.M. &C0.755 Totty Chac. H 743 Traendly & Schenck.76a Valentine. J. A 759 Van Assche Frank... 769 Vick's Jas. Sons 755 Vincent R. Jr. & Sons. 757 Walsh M. H.... 753 Waterer John & Sons. 742-744 Weathered Co. 771 Weber F. C. 759 Weber H. & Sons 743 Welch Bros. 760 Winterson E. F. Co.. 760 Yokohama Nurseries Co 753 Young A. L. &Co.. .-762 Young John 762 Young, Thos. Jr 759 YounE & Nugent 759 Zirngiebel August 754 Is Your Name In The Above List? If Not, Why Not ? GREENHOUSES BUILDING OR CON- TEMPLATED. New. Belmont, Mass. — B. M. .Jones, one house. Saco, Me. — G. L. Mahoney, one house. Menasha, Wis. — J. B. Froehlich, two houses. Stockton Springs, Me. — Mrs. Follett, one house. Geneva, O. — Parljer & Woodworth, range of houses. Glens Falls, N. Y.— H. L. Crandell, one rose house, 30x100. Toronto, Can. — Bedford Park Floral Co., two houses, each 300 feet. Additions. Whitman, Mass. — W. B. Bowen, ad- dition. Westbrook, Ct— E. P. Stannard, ex- tensions, San Francisco, Cal. — Rolleri & Co., additions. Chicago, 111. — .Johnson & Chronis. three houses. Maynard, Mass. — Albert Batley, one house, 48x140. Irvington, Md.— Lohr & Fritz, one house, 35x1.50. Woburn, Mass. — Jas. Philbrick, one house. 40x200. Madbury, N. H.— W. H. Elliott, ad- dition 1200 feet. Jamestown, N. Y. — Thomas Russell, range of houses. Attica, Jnd.— Attica Florists' Co.. one house, 20x75. Ft. Wayne. Jnd.— Miss Flick, four carnation houses. Newtonville, N. Y. — Warner Bros., one house 32x107. Westerly, R. I.— S. J. Renter, one rose house, 35x500. Brandywine Summit, Pa. — A. Har- vey & Sons, two houses. Baltimore, Md.— Johns Hopkins Uni- versity one house, 24x100. Newark, 0.— W. S. Weiant, 15 vege- table houses, each 300 feet. Sandy Hill. N. Y.— J. L. Watkius & Son, one carnation house, 30x100. Rochester, N. Y.— J. B. Keller's Sous, extensions; Salter Bros., additions. Morgantown, W. Va.— W. R. 1'. Stewart, carnation house and rose house. LIST OF PATENTS. Issued May 21, 1907. 053,961. Plow. Joseph H. Click, Bridgewater, Va. 854,165. Planting Mechanism. Neely B. Hodge, Dallas, Texas. 854,317. Automatic Spray. William Tyree, Nelson, New Zea- land. 854,423. Traction Gang Plow. Charles J. Johnson, Lanham, Tex., assignor of one-halt to James J. Lumpkin, Merid- ian, Texas. MOVEMENTS OF GARDENERS. Frank Warrington, formerly garden- er to I. C. Baldwin, Falls Church. Va., is now located at Mt. Kisco, N. Y. Andrew Morrison, lately gardener for Curwen Stoddart, Jr., Rydal, Pa.,, has moved to Los Angeles, Cal. Alex. Lamont is superintendent of the estate of C. H. Hulchins. recently purchased from Mrs. P. W. Moen, at Shrewsbury, Mass. PERSONAL. Visitors in Boston this week: W. C. Langbridge, of Jerome B. Rice & Co., Cambridge, N. Y.; A. C. Polman- Mooy. Haarlem, Holland; C. C. Laney. superintendent of parks of Rochester. N. Y.; G. C. Eldering, Overvoen, Hol- land. CATALOGUES RECEIVED. Hitchcock's Nurser\ , Agawam, Mass. — IJst of small fruits, cabbage plants, etc. "Perfect Greenhouse Construction" an album of 100 pages by the John C. Moninger Company, Chicago, has come to hand. There are 60 full page half-tone views of greenhouse ranges furnished by this enterprising com- pany and the remainder are blue prints, dia.granis, etc., of equal in- terest to any one concerned in or contemplating the erection of green- houses. The covers are illustrated in colors. Send for this catalogue and we think your conception of the ex- tent of the greenhouse industiy in America will be much enlarged. Price per crate 1500 3 in. pots in crate »4.li8 1500 "K " 5.25 1500 '54 " 6.00 X0003 " S.oo 800 3H " 5.80 5004 4.50 320 5 4.51 1446 '* ,3..6 W. W. Castle, 170 Summer street, Boston, has secured the contract for a ?10,000 job, including four steel boilers, piping, etc., as the result of the suc- cessful trial of his electric circulators installed last season. STANDARD FLOWER POTS Packed in small crates, easy to handle. " ■ Price per crate- I30 7 in. pots in crate$4.20 608 " " 3.00 HAND MADE 48 9 in. pots in crate $3.60- 48 10 " *' 4.8« 24 II ** " 3.60 24 12 " '* 4.80 17 14 *' " 4.80 6 16 " ** 4.50- Seed pans, same price as pots. Send for price list of Cylinders (or Cut flowers, Hanging Baskets, Lawn Vases, etc. Ten percent, off for casn with order. Address HUflngrer Bros.,Pottery,Fort Edward,N,Y. August Rolker i Sons. Agts., 31 Barclay St., N. 1. City.. Standard Flower . . If your greenhouses are within =00 miles of the Capitol, write us, we can save you money W. H. ERNEST, 28th and M Street WASHINGTON P. C. Why not try ANCHOR GREENHOUSE HOSE on VMiir neyt order. protects from frost, in- sects, etc., and still al- lows free circulation of* P0T5 Plant Bed Cloth Mineralized Rul$ber Com 18 Cliff KtrBft, NByr Yoi-k In ordering goods please add it in HORTICULTURE." 'I saw BOSTON PLATE & WINDOW GLASS CO. GREENHOUSE GLASS German and American 9,61 to 287 i St., BOSTON 20-22 Canal St.. FRANK VAN ASSCHE Formerly Superintendent for Weathered, Greenhouse Bulder Private or Co Miiercial. Iron or Wood. Estimates Furnished. Factory and Yards ; Fulton and Rose Ave., and Dwight St,, Jersey City, N. J. 770 HORTICULTURE June 8, 1907 Tobacco Paper IS THE STRONGEST, BEST PACKED, EASIEST APPLIED. 24 sheets $ 0.75 144 sheets 3.50 288 sheets 6.50 1728 sheets 35.10 NluD'rUmL °"i::;r" ^"^1^^^^^^^^^^^ CHEAPEST. Furnishes the ■ ••■ ■■■«»"^<» «- JUS NOTE PRICESl Most Nicotine for the Money! Pi„t $ iso _ . , ^ . Yi Gallon 5.50 .. . nanufactured by ... >-> i, it\cfv ^ Uallon 10.50 THE KENTUCKY TOBACCO PRODUCT CO., Louisville, Ky. 5 Gallons 47.25 The Standard SteamTrap Certificate of merit awarded at Washington, D. C, Florists' Convention. For simplicity, durability and per- fect satisfaction it has them all guessing. It is in a class by itself. To see it work a large plant as well as a small will convince the most sceptical that it is the Florists' Friend. The Staudard Ventilating Machine sull leads as the most durable, easiest working and the all-around satisfactory machine. The Duplex Gutter is gaining all the time, over I2,ooofeet sold thus far this sea^on. Catalogues free. E. HIPPARD, Youngstown, Ohio NlKOTEENAPniSPUMK THE ORICINALAN^ GENUINE NICOTIH^UipGANT PRICE 60£ ptR BOX or U UONO SHEETS FORM 6.50 P£R CASE OF 12 BOXES N I KOTEEN FORSPRA1 DOICE $1 50 PER PINT , BOTTLE ' wSSff' ^iNcVoR^yy^PORizi NC ^ $1322 PEB >> CASE CASE OF 10 PINT BOTTLES Nicotine Mfg.Co.St.Louis Mo. The Best BugKillerand Bloom Saver For PROOF Wiite tu P.R.PalethorpeCo. LOUISVILLE, KY. TheMower that will kill all the Weeds in your Lawn. n you keep the weeds cut so they do not go to seed and cut your grass with- out breaking the small feeders of ro jts, the grass will become thick and the weeds will disappear. The Clipper will do it. Ask your dealer for them. If they have not got them, below is the price; No. I -12-inch Mower $5; No. a — i5.inch Mower $6: No. 1. — i8-inch Mower $7: No. 4 — 21-inch Mower $8. Send draft money-order or registered letter. In writing advertisers, mention Hortlcaltare A STB C A USEJITNOW. f.o.pTe¥eco. 170 Fulton St., NEW VORK We use nothing but SUN DRIED, ALL HEART CLEAR CYPRESS the wood that was used for mummy cases by the ancient Egyptians and is lasting yet. If you get one of the FOLEY GREENHOUSES (they last a lifetime) you will get more as your'business grows. They are carefully designed, every part fit- ting its exact place. If you once use the FOLEY VENTILATING APPARATUS its high excellence will appeal to you anJ show that it is the BEST in everyway. Get descriptive pamphlet on it. Write us for anything needed and receive our catalog of GREENHOUSE MATERIALS Foley Nfg. Co. Western Avenue and 26th Street, OHICAGO. fi^^'Ourvisitioff friends are heartily welcome to call and see us at our handsome new factory. TransftT from any West Side street car to the S. Western .^ve line and eet off at 26th St. BETWEEN YOU AND ME, What do you think of the Buyers' Directory and Ready Reference Guide of HORTI- CULTURE? I always look it over be- fore I do any buying. June S. 1007 HORTICULTURE. 771 Here's Another One This letter from a well known and prosperous Maine florist should interest you- MK. W. \V. CASTLE, Biddefoid, Me. Boston, Mass. Dear Sir : — Having had plenty of zero weather with wind all through the past winter, the Circulator has had a tyrant to cope with. I am pleased to say that it has proved convenient, economical and necessary. I cannot sa.y too much for its etliciency, and you are at liberty to refer anyone to me who is interested in secu- ring a positive circulation for hot-water heating with the least expenditure for fuel. (Signed) CHAS. S. STKOUT. Watch this space next week. We shall present some more letters equally convincingm In the meantime write for particulars of our new Steel Plate Hot Water Boiler built especially for greenhouse heating. Piping and fitting done according to most approved methods and satisfaction guaranteed. Perfect circulation in all kinds of weather absolutely assured by the use of our Electric Circulator W. W. CASTLE, Heating Engineer, - I70 summer street, Boston. Mass. IKROESGHELL BOILER the only perfect Hot Water Boiler. Made in 15 sizes, heating 6000 to 50,000 sq. ft. glass to 60° at 15 below zero. Prices and Catalogue on application KROESGHELL BROS. GO. 35 Erie Street, CHICAGO (IREENflOUSE CONSTRUCTION LUMBER John C. rioninger Co. 117 E. Blackhawk St., CHICAGO mm H. TUnAWAIVDA. N. Y. out. SISH BARS S2 feet er loagei HOT BED SASH PECKY CYPRESS BENCH LUMBER GREENHOUSES ERECTED AND EQUIPPED COMPLETE IF DESIRED Write tor Circular "D" and Prices Holds Class Firmly S«e the Point <*" PEERiCSS GlftKlnc Points u* U>tlM«t. No rigb[i or lefti. Boi of * 1,000 puiQU ^t cu. poitpkld. I HENRY A. DBEER, TI4 Ck<»t«>t 84., nii>., ra. The A. T. STEARKS LUMBER CO. NEPON8ET, BOSTON, MASS. NOW Ts THE TIME TO INSURE TOUR OLASS AGAINST DAMAGE BT HAIL. For particulars address John O. Esler. Smdillm Rhrmm, H. J. You'll find something worth reading on every page of this paper. Send other business direct to Washington. Saves time and insures better service. Personal attention guaranteed. Twenty-five years' active service. SPECIALTY: "Working on the failure, of Others." SIGGERS & SIGGERS PATF.NT LAWYERS Box 9, National Union Building Washlne:ton, D. C. S. JACOBS & SONS Manufacturers of OULF CYPRESS GREENHOUSE MATERIAL Jobbers of Glass, Boilers, Pipes. Etc. Catalogue and Prices Upon Request. 1365-1379 Flushing Ave. BROOKLYN, - NEW YORK In ordering goods please add "I saw It in HORTICULTURE." WEATHERED COMPANY BOX 789, NEW YORK 6REENH0USE BUILDING AND HEATIN6 Send for Catalogue 772 HORTICULTURE June 8, 1907 AND YOU DON'T WANT continually with your 10 SCRAP greenhouse builder; there's no fun in that and mighty little profit. You know this after experimenting with con- cerns who drag along with the work and try to make it appear your fault all the time. We know our houses, our materials are just the best that can be made, but we sell you some- thing else along with the house, and that's confidence and a surety of pleasant dealing. If this H. & Co. guarantee means anything to you, then write us. HITCHINGS AND CO. GREENHOUSE DESIGNERS AND BUILDERS. Maaufacturers of Heatinif and Ventllalinii Apparatus. • 1170 Broadway, NEW YORK. GQGGQGSGQSfi A QUESTION OF FIT Any boiler that is loaded right up to its limit is short sighted economy. It requires constant attention, burns out the grates faster and when there's an extra zero night you are up against it. So put in a " Burnham " large enough to leave a working snrplus. Then as your demand for more boiler capacity comes, add more sections. You can do this with a " Burnham " without change of piping or disturbing the base. The " Burnham " is a greenhouse boiler made to meet greenhouse conditions, and it meets them. Have your name put on the list for the new Edition E Catalog. LORD (Si BURNHAM CO. Qreenhouse Designers and Manufacturers 1133 BROADWAY, cor. 26th Street, N. Y. BOSTON Branch : 819 Tremont Builtfing PHILADELPHIA Branch: 1235 Filbert St. Here Is The Way a U-Bar house works out with an even span divided with a 34 span for roses, and a leanto for propagating, orchid or ftrn house. There's that same absolute freedom of heavy structural parts, the same com- pact out of way placing of the ventilating apparatus as in the other sections we have shown you. When once you have seen a U-Bar house there's no forgetting its wonderful light-' ness, its evident stability and unmatched attractiveness. Send for catalog. Pierson U=Bar Company, Designers and Builders U-Bar Green- houses, Metropolitan Building, Fourth Ave. and 23rd Street, New York. A .Tapankse Gardkn in Phii.aoemmiia cn feroi eato t/i& jTlORfSZFlMrSMAN, 10MCAPE (i4RDEN£, Go/ TO//, Mass. (Judscr/ph'on, ^lOOj 774 HORTICULTURE June 15, 1907 I 10,000 AMERICAN AR60RVITAE (Thuya OccMentalis) Each tree grows wide apart and splendidly developed on all sides. So bushy that for hedges or screens they willgo almost twice as far apart as ordinary Arborvilaes will. 1 hev have been frequently transplanted and are supplied with an abundance of fine fibrous roots. Can be dug and shipped with ball if desired. per 10 per 100 3-4 ft. size $6.00 $50.00 4-5 ft. size 7.50 60.00 Prices for dealers only. Packing additional at cost. 25 or mora at the rate per 100. Send to us for Ornameatal Nursery Stock of all Kinds. L. THE WM. H. MOON CO., MorrisvJIle, Pa. u SCHAUM & VAN TOL, Boskoop, Holland] r.ROWERS AND EXITiR'! ERS OF Rhododendrons, /#« P. Roses, Tree Roses, Azalea Mollis, Boxwood, Evergreens and forcing siocli, etcm ( IMPORT ONI.'. ) Write for special price lists etc. to our American Agents McHUTCHISON & CO., 17 Murray Street NEW YORK C|- John Waterer & Sons, k^ AIYIERICAN NURSERY BAGSHOT, ENGLAND have the finest stock of recognized Hardy Rhododendrons, Azaleas, An- dromedas, high class Evergreens and specimen Conifers. Ask for special list Of plants grown for the American trade. John Waterer & Sons are the great exhibitors of Rhododendrons \r London. Emtmbllmhmd tO r»mrm .. ROSE HILL NURSERIES NEW ROCHELLE, N. Y. Mosi Complete Horticultural Establishment in America SIEBRECHT &, SON New York Office: Siebrecht Building, 425 Fifth Avenue ROSES American Beauty, Clothilde Soupert, Gloire de Dijon, Kaiserin Augusta Victoria, La France, Mad. Caroline Tes- tout, Frau Karl Druschki, Crimson Rambler, Baby Rambler, STRONG DORMIiNT PLANTS D irothy Perkins, etc., etc., SUITABLE FOR FORCING. Immediate Delivery. Prices Right. General Catalog and Price Lists ready. BAY STATE NURSERIES, North Abington, Mass. TREES, SHRUBS and ROSES in great variety WE CROW ABOUT lOOO VARIETIES HERBACEOUS PERENNIALS ESTIMATES CHEERFULLY GIVEN. CATALOGUES FREE. NEW ENGLAND NURSERIES, Inc., BEDFORD, MASS. THE FAMOUS RAMBLER ROSE Lady Gay 2}l in. Pots, Jio.oo per loo 35^ in. Pots, 12.50 per 100 Ready to Pot On or Line Out in the Field Thomas Roland NAHANT, MASS. NEW CANNAS William Saunders^ fim'"^ New York i ^^li""" Ottawa h'S»?rioo Send for our li^i and descriptive catalogue We have a large stock of the best varieties. ROSES on their own roots our specialty Shrubbery in variety Be sure and get our catalogue. The GONARD & JONES CO.. west GRCVE, Pa. LADY CAY AND HARDY GARDEN ROSES in choice varieties. Field grown plants, first quality stock including Frau Karl Druschki. New Hardy Hybrid Tea Dean Hole. Killarney and Souvenir de Kerre Notting. Herbaceous Paeonies. Hollyhocks and Phlox. Catalogue mailed on request. M. H. WALSH HOSE SPtciALiST WOODS HOLE. MASS. FINE, THRIFTY STOCK Hydrangea Otaksa Asparagus Sprengeri Vinca Variegata 2 1-4 in. $2.50 per 100 CREVILLEA ROBUSTA Out of 4 in. (tine for window boxes and decorati\e puiposeij $15.00 per 100 ROSES-Bride, Ivory, Maid, Perle and Gate, out of 3 in. $6.00 per 100 $55.00 pe 1000 15,000 HYDrfANOEA OTAKSA for Fall De iverv. Pr ces on application. JOHN C. HATCHER, Amsterdair, N. Y. 10,000 Btrbeiis Thunbergii, 18 to 24 inch, at $50 00 per 1000. 15,000 Berbens Thunbergii, 15 to 18 inch, at $40.00 per 1000. All are 2 yr. old transplants, tine bushy stock. 2,000 Myrtle, nice plants, at $45.00 per 1000. 8,000 choice D.ihlia Roots for sale cheap. Oak Hill Nurseries, Roslindale, Mass. SPECIMEN NURSERY^TOCK Deciduous Trees and Shrubs, EvergTeens. Rhododendrons, Azaleas, over one hundred (100) acres of the choicest varieties. SEND FOR PRICE LIST COTTAGE GARDENS CO. Queens, Lone Island. - New York June 15, 1907 HORTICULTURE 775 ROSES CHRYSANTHEMUMS BOUVARDIA COLEUS GRAFTED ROSES We oHer this year ihe r'ollowing assortment: Bride, Bridesmaid. Bon Silene, Ivory, Gen. McArthur, Kate Moulton, Killarney, Mme. Caroline Testout. Mme. Hoste. Marechal Niel. Souvenir De Wootton, Tom Field, Uncle John. The above grafted fro.n aj^ inch pois,$i5 0o per loo; $t2o ot peri,o;oforA No i stock; nothing eke will dc sent out. On their own ro^tts, from 2% in. pots, repotted from 2 inch, $6.oo per 100; $50.00 per 1 ,coo. The Baby Rambler, $2.50 per doz ; $15.00 per 100. American Beauty. On own roots, fro-n 2H inch pots, $8.00 per 100; $75 00 per i.ooc: 3-inch poi«, $i2.. CHRYSANTHEMUMS WHITE Early— Polly Rose, Willowbrook, White Shaw. Mid-Season — Miss Minaie Wanamaker, Ivory, M rs. H. Robinson, Xiveus, Queen, Alice Byron, Eureka. Late — Mrs. McArthur, Chadwick, Adelia. PINK Early— Glory of the Pacific. Mid-Season— J. K. Shaw, Adela, Mrs. Perrin, A. J. Balfour, William H. Duckham, Dr. Ensuehard Late— Maud Dean, The Harriott. YELLOW Early— Monrovia, Mid-Season— O. Pitcher, Col. D. Appleton, Mrs. William Duckham. Late — Golden Wedding, Major Bonnaffon, H. W. Re i man. RED Merstham's Red, Cullingfordii, Matchless. Rooted Cuttings, $2 CO per i-j-j; $i5.i>o per i.joo. NEWER VARIETIES. From 2^ inch pois,$6.oo per 100. Rooted Cut- tings, $4.0-3 per 100 Beatrice May, mid-srason white. Mrs. James Marshall, mid-season pink. Mayor Weaver, mid-season pink. Mrs. Swinburne, late white. Jeannie Nonin, late white. Early Snow, early white. Rosier, early pink. Old Cold, late yellow. October Frost, early white. BOUVARDIA Humboldtit Corymbiflora, from 2){ inch pots, $5 00 per too; $45.00 per r.ooo. This is the lart;e White Jessamine flowered. The best variety in culti\ation. COLEUS VERSCHAFFELTII, Golden Queen. Golden Bedder, Fire Brand, Queen Victoria, fancy Coleus in \'3riety, 2 inch pots, $2.00 per loo; VERSCHAFFELTII, Golden Queen. Golden Bedder, 3 inch pots, $3.00 per 100. SALVIA. AGERATUM. HELIOTROPE. 2 inch pots, .$ vc-ii per ir^j; $15,1:0 per 1,000. STEVIA, from 7% inch pols, $2.50 per ir>o; $20,00 per i,-.-."j. cieoiMiwEjrvL, coiviv. J BETTER QUALITY THAN THE ORDINARY ROSE PLANTS iZZu) 1500 Richmonds, 3 inch pots 3000 Brides \ 1, ■ u * 3000 Bridesmaids t ^ *"=^ P°*' $8.00 per 100 $6,00 per JOO LEO. NIESSEN CO., - Wholesale Flerlsts t209 Arch StrBet, PHILADELPHIA Store open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. ROSES, Fine, Healthy Stock 6OOO Brides and Maids ^rafied, s'/j m $12.00 per 100. 20,000 Brides, nnaids, Killarney, Chatenay, Gates, Ivory and Richmond, own roots, jH in,. $8.00 per I 00. P. R. QUINLAN, SYRACUSE, N.Jf. GRAFTED BRIDES AND MAIDS On Best English ManettI 2!^ and i'A in. pots, $10.00 and $12.50 per 100 MONTROSE GREENHOUSES MONTROSE - MASS. QUANTITIES OF Blue Otaksa Hydrangeas FOR SALE beautiful specimens, 8 or g years old in Ivy Lrreen half barrels, $is,$r8,$'0 and $25 per pair, according to size. The F. E. CONINE NURSERY CO. Stratford, Ct. Now is the time f place your order for bulbs which willinsure you getting named va- rieties in any quantity; prompt delivery. DAVID HERBTrT & SON, Succcscors to L. IC Peacock, loc. A.TCO, IV.J. DAHLIAS. Two Year Old American Beauty Plants $50.00 per iOOO CHICAGO CARNATION GO. JOLIET, - ILL. ]M: ^V 15 EMv Xv E> Grand New Pink Carnation for I907 A few thousand R. C. and pot plants left. Order quick. This variety is a money maker. Price of rooted cuttmg.s, .$2.50 per doz. ; $12.00 per 100; $10000 per lOOO. Price of pot plants, 2 1-4 in., $:! 00 per doz. ; *15 00 per 100- THE H. WEBER & SONS CO., Oaklanil.Md. CARNATION*. Red Chief — Bright scarlet— early and very produc- tive, $i2.oo per loo; $100.00 per lOoo, Average 3 in. (lower. A leader in every respect. Bonnie Waid — Clear pink edged white. — $12.00 per too; loD.oo per 1000. Large well formed bloom. Very early and productive. F. DORNKR & ,«ONS CO. La Fayette, Ind. LANT5 STAKES Anything of Value to the profession CAN BE SOLO through advertising in Horticulture (? U BEST COMMERCIAL VARIETIES Rooted Cuttings 2.00 per hundred WM. W. Edgar Co. WAVERLEY, MASS. Special offer to Korliculture readers CHRYSANTHEMUMS I will sell 100 phiuts of the uew singles in 10 or 20 varieties for $12.00. Selection to be left to me. A list of varieties mailed on appli- cation. This ofTer holds good only by mentioning Horticulture. CHARLES H. TOTTY Madison, N. J. LookiDg for a good, late, Yellow MUM? Inve.st in GOLDEN DOME There is nothine to equal it. Stock ready, now. $.^5.00 per 100; $6.00 per dozen. S S. SKlDEL8KY,824N0.in24mSI..Pmflelplli0, PO GLADIOLI Beautifully illustrated catalog, colored plate, etc., describing Qroff's Hybrids, Named Novel- ties of rare beautyi Mixtures and Collections to color and fine Mixtures of all colors. Write for it. ARTHUR COWEE Gladiolus Specialist MEAOOWVALE FARM, BERLIN, N. Y. 776 HORTICULTURi: June 15, 1907 NEPHROLEPIS Piersoni El^legantissima TJ:\e Tarrytown Fern A good stock iii all sizes on hand at all times. A splendid seller and money-maker. Large specimen plants, ready for immediate sale : 6-inch at 75c and $1.00 each; 8-inch at $1.50 and $2.00 each; 1 0-inch at $3.00 each; J 2-inch at $5.00 each; J 4-inch at $7.50 each; J 6-inch at $10.00 each. Also fine young stock for growing on, 2>4'-inch at $8.00 per hundred. F. R. PIERSON CO., Tarrytown-on-Hudson, N. Y. BOXWOOD Bushes per pair, 500.-750.-^1.00-$!. 25-$ 1.50. PALMS Latauia or liivistona Sioeiisis. 7 in. pots, $15.00 per doz ; 8 in. pots, $18.00 per doz. Kentias in all sizes fiom 500. up. Phcenix Cauarieneis, 2 ft. 6 in., 10 leaves, $3.00 per pair; 2 ft. 10 in., 10 leaves, $4.00 per pair; ^ fi., 10 leaves, $5.00 per pair; 3 ft. 4 in., 10 leaves, $6.00 per pair, DRACAENAS Dracaena Indivisa, 5^ in. pots, .$6.00 per doz. Dracaena Fragranni, 6 in. pots, $6.00 per doz. BAY TREES Standards, 4 ft., 8 in. stem, $ 1 2.00 per pair ; 4 ft., 8 in. stem, $> 15.00 per pair, 4 ft., 8 in. stem, $18.00 per pair. Hydrangeas. A large assortment of sizes j st coming into (lower. En§fligh Ivy, $2,00 oer doz, $15.00 per 100, Antbericnna, variegated for vases, $1.50 per doz. Aspidistrae, green, $19,00 per doz., in 6 in. pots; ,'$18.00 per doz. in 6J1S in. pots, CrimeoB Kamblers and Dorothy Perkins, line plants well budded, $12.00, $i8.co and $34 00 per doz. Asparai^nB Sprengeri, ^% in. pots, ;fi.35 per doz.; $ioooperioo, Ardisia Crennlata, fine plants for fruiting, ^% in. pots, $50.00 per 100, I^arge Boston Ferns, per pair $i2.co for hall decoration. Arau4.'aria Excelsa, $2.00 to $3.00 each. 8 in. and g in. pots. Fern Balls, 6 i doz- JUST TO HAND POINSETTIAS C. Trians, Uen. Phalsnopsis, D. Wardlanum, Vanda Ccerulea, V. Kim- balliana, V. Amesiana, L. Anceps, L. Albida, Epidendrum Vittelinum, Cattleya citrlna, Odonto. Rossil flajus CARRILLO Sl BALDWIN, SECAUCUS, N. J. ORCHIDS $4,00 per doz : 8 in., $9.00 per 6 in. Bridal Myrtle, 4 in. pots, $3.00 per doz pots, $12.00 per doz. ANTON SCHULTHEIS P.O.Box 78 COLLEGE POINT, LI., N.Y. MOONVINES (Ipoma=^a N'octitlora, A. W. Smith, originator), best pure white, largest and most fragrant moonvine in the world. I have made a speciahy of them for the last 15 years, and am known as the moonvine grower of America, and grow yearly about 2o,oco 2}^ in pots, $«.ooperioo. Now ready, GODFREY ASCHMANN 1012 Ontario St, Philadelphia, Pa. Importations, 1907 Save money and get our quotations on Cattleya labiata, Trianse, Percivallana, Mosslse, Men- delll, Sckroederee. JULIUS ROEHRS CO. Largest Orchid growers and importer* in U. S. RUTHERFORD, N. J. ORCHIDS Largest Importers f Exporters, Qrotcers and Hybridists in the World Zander, 8t. Albans, England and 235 Broadway, Room I NEW YORK CITY Orchids for Spring Delivery Caltleyas, Laelias, Oncidiums. etc. Write for price list. Finest quality of Peat and Most and Orchid Baskets on the market. Give me a trial order. 191 Valley Road. West Oran^^e. N.J. Just arrived in superb condition : Cattleya Percivalliaua, Cattlcva laleiata Oncidium varicosum Rogersii, O. Cris- puin, O. Marshallianura, O. luriduni, Miltouia Cuneata, M. Candida, Jl. Clow- esii, Laelia Crispa, L. Dayana, L. Traestaus, etc. Write tor prices. LA6ER & HURRELL, Suinmit, N. J. NOW READY FOR IMMEOIATEDELIVERy Cattleya Trianae, C. Trianae, var. Papayan, C. Schroederae, C. Sanderiana. Toarrive, Cattleya ^gas, C. Aurea, C. Mendelli, Call for quotations from us also for choicest varieties ol Odontoglossum, Piluma. Cyprip dium, Phalaenopsis, Dendrobium and Vanda. Extremely rare Vanda >anderiana for July delivery. A. HELD, 11-19 William St., NEW VORK ORCHIDS .Tune delivery, 2% in., $5.00 per LOO, $45.(10 per 1000: 3 in., $7.00 per 100, $65.00 per 1000. Fuchsia Little Beauty 2 in., 4c. Mixed, standard varieties, 3 in., 6c. FERNS — Boston, 2%, 3, and 6 in., 4, 8, and 35c. Piersonii, 5 in., 25c. Scottii, 4 aud 5 in., 12 and 25c. Bar- rowsii, 3, 4 and 5 in., 10, 15 aud 35e. Adiantum Croweanum, 6 and 7 in., 50 and 75c. Dracaena Indivisa, .~> aud 0 in., 20 aud 30c Asparagus Sprengerii, 3 in., 4c. 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In writing to Advertisers kindly mention Horticulture June lo, 1907 HORTICULTURE The Modern Herbaceous Border ITS ADVANTAGES To most persons there is no kind of gardening that gives as much pleasure as a properly planted and thor- oughly conducted lierbaceous border. The old-fash- ioned border where 'only perennials were used with 2>robably one or two kinds of lilies is a thing of the past. Bulbs Blooming In Herbaceous Itunler in Eai'ly Spring. The modern border iiuist contain a liberal supply of all kinds of bulbous plants and all sorts of hardy herbaceous plants which will give a continuous show of blossoms from early spring until the end of October. The charm of a border like this is its changeableness. One has not to look at the same picture for more than one week or sometimes for not more than one day. There is a continual changing of flowers. Eight here is where the herbaceous border has the advantage over the bedding system. Not only is the frequent changing of the flowers of special interest, but in early spring to a keen observer the color effects of the young, foliage and stems are quite conspicuous and very interesting. The her- baceous border comes nearer nature's way of doing things than the bedding system, hence the reason we fnjoy it so much. No doubt a herbaceous border is more attractive and gives more satisfaction when it has a suitable back- ground. A background of shrubbery is always pleasing, but such a background is not always procurable. There is one precaution which one should always take and that is to see that the border is not near large trees. Otherwise there is sure to be failure and disappoint- ment. The roots of the trees get into the border and steal the food from the plants. The strong-growing kinds soon grow weak and sickly and fail to give the show of flowers they were expected to produce. The outline of the border is not of so much importance, but the one that gives the most satisfaction is one where tlie lines are uneven or sinuous. PLANTING In making a border we are always careful to dig the ground as deep as possible, two to two and a half feet deep. Wc- incorporate into the soil as much rotten stable manure as can safely be put into it. We like stable manure much better than commercial fertilizers as it is more lasting and gives better results. The rea- son the soil is made so rich at the start is that the border after it is planted is not disturbed again for at least four or five years. The only safe way to enrich the border during this long period is to give it a liberal top dressing, late in the fail, of well-rotted stable manure. The snow, frost and rain mil wash most of the top dressing into the soil before the plants begin to grow. In spring when the soil needs loosening a fork should be used in place of a .'^pade. Many people make a great mistake when they imagine that herbaceous plants when once planted will lake care of themselves afterwards. There is no class of pliints that 1 know of will give good results if con- stant attention is not paid to them. Herbaceous plants are just like other plants; their wants and needs must be carefully loolced after. In planting our borders we try to get the tallest plants near the back and are careful not to get plants of the same height to follow one another, as an uneven line when the plants are fully grown is much more pleasing. We work the smaller plants to the front where they have not to struggle with the tall-growing kinds, and as they are mostly all lovers of sunshine, in such a position they have a raucli better chance to get sufficient light. Of late years we have adopted the system of setting the large plants in the back rows about four feet apart and in tlie spaces between we grow large colonies of !;iill)Ous |)lants such as tulips, narcissi and fritillarias. In th.e front rows between the herbaceous plants we use scjllas. chinnodo-^-i's. crociwcs. snowdrops and grape hyacinths. In early spring, before the herba- ceous plants have much more than made their appear- ance above the ground, the tulips, narcissi, scillas, chi- onodoxas and grape hyacinths are in full bloom. I have failed to meet any person who has not been Fritillarias. pleased wit/i this system of planting when it is properly done. EARLY SPRING BLOOMING BULBS The following is a list of the plants as they have blossomed in the border during April and May of the current year. The first to open their flowers were the 778 HORTICULTURE June 15, 1907 snowdrops. The kinds which give the best results in the front row of the border are the common snowdrop (Galanthus nivalis), the Crimson snowdrop (Galanthus plicatus), and the giant snowdrop (Galantlaus Elwesii). The flowers of the last species mentioned have a patch of green at the base of tlie petals. These snowdrops, the harbingers of spring, are not expensive now and ought to be jjlanted in colonies large enough to make a show. Very soon after the snowdrops the crocuses put in their appearance, tiie ^yellow kinds coming into blos- som first, followed ijuickly by the light blues. The fol- lowing kinds are the best for border work: In white, Caroline Chisholm, Mammoth White and Mont Blanc are the most pleasing; in striped crocuses, Albioii, Cloth of Silver and Sir Walter Scott are good; the best _yel- lows are Golden Yellow and Cloth of Gold, and the most satisfactory of the blues and purples are Baron Von Brunow, King of the Blues and purpurea grandi- fiora. The early squills are charming; their blue flowers dazzle in the early spring sunlight. The Siberian squill (Scilla Sibirica) and its white fonn are the best. Scilla bifolia has not as large flowers as the Siberian squill and they are of a different shade of blue ; although the flowers are smaller they are produced very abun- dantly. The ehionodoxas that do well are Sardensis, LuciliK3 and Lucilia" variety gigantea. This fine variety gigantea is a much stronger gi'owing plant, has much larger flowers and a most pleasing shade of blue. Owing to the lateness of the season very few narcissi blossomed until near the end of April this year. Tlie established plants always come into flower first; that is the bulbs that have been in the ground for several years. Those that were planted late last fall came into blossom much later. 'J'here is no doubt if we had our beds and borders ready in August for the narcissi that they would be much better in the soil at that time. When planted late they make very few roots until spring. However, any one who wishes to lengthen out the season of blos- soming should plant some bulbs each ^-ear late , in October. It is very unusual to have narcissi in bloom as late as Memorial Day and if the weather still continues cool we shall have tliem for a week or more in June. The following kinds were planted late in October and are in bloom' today. May olst. This list will be of interest in years to come to show the lateness of this exceptional season. In yellow trumpet varieties we have Arc! Eigh, Golden Spur. Rugilobus Maxinius, and Emperor; bicolor trumpet varieties, Empress, Grandis, Horsfieldii, and Princeps; Tncomparabilis varieties Figaro, Queen Bess, Frank Miles, Sir Watkin and Cynosure; Leedsi varieties, Leedsii and Minnie Hume. Other varieties, Barrii conspicuus, Burbidgei, and poeticus ornatus. These narcissi make charming border plants and should not he disturbed often. Of tulips the single varieties and the species are the most pleasing. Doidile tulips are too stiff and formal for the mixed border. Parrot tulips we do not care for as border plants; their stems are too weak and they do not hold up their large gorgeous flowers in pleasing way-. The following are all showy and effective and keep on increasing in the border: Belle Alliance, Chrysolora, Duchesse de Parma, Yellow Prince, La Peine, Pottebakker Scarlet. Prosperpine and Vermilion Brilliant. The May flowering Cottage tulips are exceptionally valuable as border i^lants and they contain some beau- liful .srems. The kinds we have gi-own for several vears and have found verv Ciitiifnctorv are Bouton i)'Or. Gesneriana, Gcsneriana Spathulata, Golden Crown, Golden Eagle, Isabella, Picotee, Jilay Blossom, White Swan, Summer Beauty, Bizarres, Bybloemens and Roses. Out of a number of Uarwin tulips we planted in the border five years ago the following are in bloom now: Glory, Gustavo Here, Herold, ffippolyte, Liberia, Long- fellow and Olga. The extraordinary length of stem and their distinct and peculiar colors are bound to make them general favorites esi>ecially as border plants. Some of the species that are showy and effective are Batalini, Clusiana, Didieri, Grcrgi, Oculis-Solis, Per- sica, praecox, sylvestris and vitellina and retroflexa. EARLY BLOOMING HERBACEOUS PLANTS Very few of the herbaceous plants in the border blos- somed this year in April. With the slightly advancing temperature in the early part of May we had a splendid show of flower. The flowering season of the early kinds has been exceptionally prolonged this season ov/ing to the coolness of the weather. Arabis albida. Phlox sub- ulata, P. procumbens and P. Stellaria flowered most profusely. A charming yellow flowered plant is Adonis vernalis. This plant is rather scarce and ouaht to be Broail -leaved Saxifrajies. seen in collections more frequent than it is now. Au- brietia deltoidea and polemoniums are fine for shades of blue. The globe flowers are valuable on account of their soft, pleasing shades of yellow. The most satis- factory are Trollius Asiaticus. Europsus and Japonicus variety Excelsior. The large broad-leaved saxifrages are bold and im- posing plants. The kinds we grow are cordifolia, crassi- folia and ligulata. ]^ear the front of the border Veron- ica gentianoides and Orobus vernus lend shades of color which are pleasing at this time. The finest columliine is a natural hybrid between Aquilegia cffruloa and A. vulgaris. This plant does not deteri- orate like some of the columbines. We have grown it five years and it seems to get stronger each year. Dicentra spectabilis is one of the most pleasing ]ilants ; it is thoroughly hardy and reliable. Its pleas- ing color, gracefulness and other good qualities make it one of the most valuable plants for the border. Lychnis lapponica is a new plant that prornises to be a favorite. It grows only about six or eight inches in height and is now completely covered ■nnth its cluster of ])ink flowers. The forget-me-nots that we like the best for border use are Mvnsotis svlvatica and Mvosotis June 15, 1907 HORTICULTURE 779 sylv&tica variety alba. These are more graceful and airy than many of tlie stiff. Hat kinds one often sees. Viola cornuta and its wliite variety are valuable early plants and so are the varieties Administration and Wiite Perfection. Clumps of English primroses and poly- anthiises are always pleasing and fascinating. The only pasonies in bloom are anomala, tenui folia, tcnuifolia hybrida, arietina, and Barri. The large single flowers and the nicely cut leaves of these early flowering species are quite attractive. Irises in bloom are pumila, olbiensis, olbiensis variety sulphurea, nudi- caulis, florentina Germanica variety. Purple King and oristata. Good practical advice at this time is to keep the hand fork busy weeding out switch grass and other obnoxious weeds which are sure to be annoying. Now is an op- portune time to begin to take notes of plants that are wrongly placed so that they can be moved in fall to places where they will make more pleasing comljina- tions of color. British Horticulture TIIL; STUA'WT.liRKY CROP The unfavorable weather which has marred the opening of the summer has caused a great deal of anxiety amongst strawberry growers, particularly those who are growing for the early market. A correspondent in "Garden Life" points out that in America it is a common practice to apply after flowering a dressing of nitrate of soda at the rate of about a hundred weight per acre, and as it has been shown by Dr. Dyer's exper- iments that artificial fertilizers not only increase the crop but also hasten its ripening he suggests that the practice might with advantage be adopted in Britain. The writer also shows that apart from late frost the strawberry is fortunately not exposed to many risks. There are two fungoid diseases by which it is sometimes iittacked^ — mildew, easily recognized by the white tlireads which spread over the foliage and fruit, and leaf blight, distinguished by red patches on the leaves. Both may be cured by spraying with Bordeaux mix- ture. Amongst insects, the most troublesome are red- spider, chiefly under glass where the plants have been kept too dry, and several of the ground beetles. The latter eat the seeds, and in consequence the fruit instead of swelling is small and hard. These beetles are usually trapped by means of tins half filled with sugar and water sunk to their brims between the rows in different parts of the bed, A VISIT OF FRENCH HORTICULTURISTS A party of French gardeners took advantage of an excursion arranged by a trade society this week and visited London, where ':hey were accorded a genial wel- come. They visited the great Temple show on the second day, and were delighted with the magnificent display. The staging of the plants evoked their warm- est admiration. A hearty greeting was extended by the officials of the Eoyal Horticultural Society. After niakins a tour of the tents the visitors saw the chief places o£ note in the Metropolis, including the parks and the famous Kew Gardens, whilst some of the party samjjled the eloquence in the House of Commons, and exchanged compliments with some of the members of Parliament who are interested in promoting a good feeling between Britain and France. In the evening tlie inevitable dinner took place, the visitors being the guests of British nurserymen. There was a pleasant jnterchange of good wi.shes between representatives of the two countries. Many of the British nurserymen retain happy recollections of tlie kindness they have received when making a tour of inspection in France, and the present visit afforded a splendid opportunity for showing their gratitude, xiltogether the trip was a great success, and the Parisians returned with very pleasant remembrances, besides being impressed with the high standard reached at our premier show. A SALE OF ORCHIDS An important sale of orchids belonging to the late Sir Frederick Wigan, recently took place in London, with very satisfactory results, the total realized being about £4,000. There was a good attendance of buyers, among.^.t whom there was a gi'eat keenness to secure lots, especially for the white cattleyas. and the remarkable hybrids. Three plants of Miltonia vexil- laria Memoria G. D. Owen realized 500 guineas, 420 guineas, and 390 guineas, respectively. M. v. alba made 38 guineas. Cattleya labiata alba sold for 66 guineas, C. 1. Cooksonige, 72 guineas; C. Mossise The Queen, 31 guineas; C. M. Wagneri, 28 guineas; C. Schroderse alba, 27 guineas. A good type of Sophro- Cattleya Doris made 40 guineas, whilst a smaller plant realized 13 guineas. A fine specimen of Cymbidium Devonianum sold for 32 guineas. Megaclinium fal- catum, G 1-2 guineas. Some of the smaller plants made good prices. There was a keen competition for the rose- blotched C. bellatulum Princess Clementine, which went for 44 guineas. The high prices which prevailed indicate that there is no decline in the value of the best kinds of orchids, and that there is still an unlimited demand for some of the choicest specimens in spite of the high value placed on them. The cult of the orchid is as flourishing as ever, although for the rarer speci- mens orchid growing must remain the hobby of the rich. There is a remarkable fascination in the collection of the rarer specimens. CHRYSANTHEMUM AND CARNATION SHOW At the next market show, arranged under the auspices of the National Chrysanthemum Societv, a new departure is to be made in the shape of carnations. There are several market florists who cultivate tree car- nations to perfection, and there should not be any difficulty in arranging a good display. The committee nuiking the arrangements include Mr. A. Smith, the raiser of Britannia. In the chrysanthemum section jirizes will be offered for exhibits of market growers, nurserymen and commission salesmen. Special awards will be made from the best novelty not in commerce, the best packed two boxes of market bloom, and the best memorial design of chrysanthemum blooms. In the carnation section prizes will be awarded for a col- lection of winter-flowering carnations in vases to fill a table space of 8 ft. by 3 ft. also for 36 blooms of various tints. ^tXr/. Ckeli"^. 780 HORTICULTURE June 15. 1007 HORTICULTURE TOL. V JUNE 15, 190r NO. 24 PUBLISHED WEEKLY BY HORTICULTURE PUBLISHING CO. 11 Hamilton Place, Boston, Mass. TelephonCi Oxford 292 WM. J. STEWART, Editor and Manager SUBSCRIPTION PRICE Qb« Year, In advance, $1.00; To Foreign Countries, 2.00: To Canada, $1 50 ADVERTISING RATES $i.ae. Par^lBch, 30 inches to page Discounts on Contracts for consecutive insertions, as follows; One month (4 times) 5 per cent.; three months (13 tiroes) xoper cent. ■Iz months (26 times) 20 per cent. ; one year (52 times) 30 per cent. Page and half page spaces, special rates on application. COPVRIOHT, 1907, BY HORTICULTURE PUB. CO. Mmicnd as second-class matter December 8, 1904, at the Post Office at Boston, Mass. under the Act of Congress of March 3, 1S79. CONTENTS FRONTISPIECE — A Japanese Garden in Philadelphia THE MODERN HERBACEOUS BORDER— Robt Cam- eron— Illustrated 777 BRITISH HORTICULTURE— W. H. Adsett 779 THE TOMATO — H. R. Peachey — Illustrated 781 HEATING ORCHARDS— R. L. Adams 781 NEWS OF THE CLUBS AND SOCIETIES Massachusetts Horticultural Society — New Haven Horticultural Society — Pittsburg and Allegheny Florists' and Garaeners' Club— New London Horti- cultural Society — New Jersey Floricultural Society —Columbus Florists' Club 782 Chrysanthemum Society of America — ^American Peony Society 784 New York B'lorists' Club — North Shore Horticul- tural Society- Club and Society Notes 790 AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF NURSERYMEN President's Address 783 Secretary's Report 784 THE GREAT TEMPLE SHOW AT LONDON Some Notable Plant Exhiliits, Thos. Bunyard — New and Rare Plants, H. H. Thomas 785 Certificates Awarded 786 SEED TRADE 786 FIFTEENTH NATIONAL IRRIGATION CONGRESS. 787 THE DETERIORATION OF PLANTS BY FORCING Antoine Wintzer 788 A JAPANESE AQUATIC G.ARDEN IN PHILADEL- PHIA—Illustrated 788 CUT FLOWER MARKET REPORTS Boston, Buffalo. Columbus, Indianapolis, New York. Philadelphia, Twin Cities. Washington 793 MISCELLANEOUS Duty on Rhododendrons 786 Incorporated 786 Washington Garden Notes 786 Raising Seedling Peonies — George HoUis 788 To Lav Out a Tennis Court- Chas. Ingram 790 Obituary 790 Publications Rnceived 790 News Notes 791 Business Changes 793 Newport Trade Notes 793 During Recess 793 Philadelphia Notes 793 Express Rates to Cana.Ia 795 Greenhouses Building or Contem|)lated 801 List of Patents 801 Catalogues Received 801 Horticulture takes the lead Attention is called in the columns of onr New York oontemporary to the "improvement, contemplated and current" instituted by our Canadian contemporary in the exclusion from its reading columns of cheap jokes and personal comments "such as those that disfigure the columns of some of the United States trade papers." We agree with our friend in New York that this is a sensible course. We also re.spectfully call attention to tlie tact that IIouticultuke was the tirst to take the step in the direction of a more elevating and dignified range of reading matter. We are glad to see our neighbor across the line following in Horticulture's footsteps in this reform. As in its case, "a few florists liave found fault with this policy," but we think it is now jjretty evident to all observers that no mistake was made. We note with pleasure the improvement more or less noticeable in the reading material handed out by oitr three older contemporaries since it became evident that Horticulture's policy was meeting with wide- !-pi'ead approval and it was demonstrated that a florists' and gardeners' paper could find ample support without limiting its contents to the calibre of the least intel- lectual of its readers. Let the good work go on. In another column we present the The nurseryman annual address of President Harri- and his sphere gon before the American Association of Nurserymen, in session at Detroit this week. It is an interesting document containing much food for thought on the part of workers in other departments of culture as well as of the nurserymen. On this occasion we would mention but one point in Mr. Harrison's address, and that in the way of friendly criticism. He seems to have overlooked that sturdy department of the nurserym.en's trade which has sho\vn such a marvelous growth of late years and offers so much of promise for the future — the ornamental section, trees and shrubs which are planted mainly for their beauty and their shade. Consistently with this omis- sion, in his favorable comments on the horticultural press, we note that the fruit grower and the farmer, the fruit and farm papers only are recognized. He then says, with truth, that "the nurserymen are the poorest advertisers and it is our own fault." We would respectfully submit that so long as the nurseryman iier- sists in his assumed indifference towards that horticul- ture which is today showing the greatest progressive vitality, just so long will the above criticism by the president of his Association hold good. We are pleased with the approv- The horticulturists' ing response accorded by our interest in nature readers to our recent appeal on t)ehalf of mir forests and the wild creatures which Nature ordained should do a large sliare towards maintaining those conditions needed to make the world a comfortable and luxuriant abiding jilace for mankind. We are told that it was man's own folly that lost to him forever the beautiful Eden which liad been given him for a home, yet the lesson seems to have been wasted on us, for despite all our assump- tion of intelligence we are surely disobeying in the most flagrant and reckless manner natural laws which are inseparable elements of our existence — laws as inexor- . able as that which exiled Adam and Eve from their garden habitation. Where shall we look if not to the Itorticulturist, closeted as he is with Nature in all his operations and interests, for earnest pioneer work in awakening the country to the impending calamity, the burden of which already begins to weigh upon us? AAHien we reflect that vntliin the past year or two an organization of fruit growers and farmers has peti- tioned a State legislature for the right to exterminate the robin, the ignorant Italian and his mania for bird- killing should not surprise us but rather bring us to a realization of the magnitude of the task ahead before a healthy public sentiment can be fully developed. The two communications on another page of this issue are timely. Lot us have some more of the same kind. June 15, 1907 HORTICULTURE 781 The Tomato This vegetable is constantly advancing in importance as a garden product. This fact has induced a large degree of patient application in hybridizing, with a view to prodiicing new and improved varieties, and many kinds, with some points of superiority, have been brought out within the past few years. Among the generally recognized points of merit in the tomato are, earliness, smoothness, flavor, and solidity or fleshiness. To combine these in the greatest degree is the aim of those attempting to produce varieties that will be bet- ter than their predecessors. Of these qualities, earli- ness is especially essential to the market gardener, for the reason that, l)y the ordinary mode of forwarding for ten or twelve weeks by means of hot-beds, or forc- ing houses, late varieties perfect scarcely half their crop while the earlier kinds ripen all their fruit dur- ing the summer months, and a large proportion before the markets have become over-supplied and the price scarcely renmnerative. M'OriKING rOR KAItLINESS Earliness in the tomato may be induced by selection, and also by acclimation. Growing successively from seed of the earliest ripened fruit will produce favorable results, and when this i^ combined with acclimation to high latitudes, a difference of several days in the earli- ness of a given variety nuiy be obtained. Solidity, or fleshiness, which is more peculiar to the medium and late varieties, must be reproduced in earlier forms mainly by hybridization. To the accomplishment of this result the efforts of many cultivators have been directed for a series of vears. New varieties in great numbers have been intrcjduced to the public through the seed-growers and dealers of the country, while many of various degrees of merit pass unnoticed, or have only had a local introduction. STANDARDS INFLUENCED BY LOCAL CONSIDERATIONS Tt would seem useless to multiply varieties imless the acme of perfection could be reached, and a kind pro- duced that would prove to be in advance of the present standard sorts, although it must be borne in mind that there is a great diversity of tastes, inlluenced, no doubt, by local considerations. In the southern States, late varieties, with fruit of large dimensions, are much in favor; while in the neighboring Dominion, the earliest only are popular or productive. The canning trade, which has attained large proportions, calls for kinds of tolerable smoothness and solidity. The fruit put out by market gardeners, generally, is not as good as one might expect, owing to the fact that a good deal of poor seed is saved and used. Too many growers of seed sell their earliest and best fruit ; indeed continue to sell as long as it will pay to gather for the purpose, then the late and ill-formed are ground up for seed, to be sold cheap. Tomato-growers should save their own seed from the earliest and most perfect speci- mens, or buy of those who have consciences, as well as a thorough knowledge of their business, and never grum- ble at the price. Wait for the crop, and then, if it is not good, scold. A BIT OF TOMATO HISTORY The prevalent impression that tomatoes were not known to be edible more than eighty j-ears ago, is thus accounted for by an authority : "Seed of the Tomato, in all probability, got into some region where nobody knew what it was. People sowed the seed and saw that the plant produced a beautiful fruit, and so they adopted it for ornamental purposes, not knowing it to be edible; and having no name for it, they, since all things must have a name, called it a 'Love-apple.' Then some writer wrote it up and gave it notoriety as the 'Love- apple,' and thus the impression of its non-edible character became general, even working its way and taking posses- sion, as a matter of history, in regions where the tomato had been so long and favorably known as an edible fruit." Irondeqrioit, N. Y. Heating Orchards Horticulture of May 11, 1907, contains an article on "Spring Fruit Protection" which is interesting, showing how smudges made of leaves, sawdust and the like help control the frost situation in Germany. Here in California 1 recently ran across an experiment tried in an almond orchard of twenty-six hundred trees which jjresents some features worthy of consideration. The orchard is located on low ground in a cold situ- ation about four miles out of the town of Chico and for several years past has lost its crop because of late frosts. This year the owner, a progressive doctor, decided to see what could be done towards controlling conditions there. He obtained a number of cans made like coffee pots, that is small end up, capable of holding each about three quarts of crude oil. On the night of March 11 the thermostatic arrangement in the orchard sounded a warning gong as the temperature dropped to the danger point. Hastily turning out, the men set the oil on fire — ^the cans having been arranged previously — by means of a teaspoonful of gasolene placed on top and lighted. Six hundred and thirty-five cans were used for the twenty-five acres and were burned for one and one-half hours, consuming in that time approxi- mately one quart of material each. The oil made a flame five inches in diameter and one to two feet high, actually heating the orchard. AYhen the critical period was passed the flame was shut off by putting on tin covers. The pots were supplied with two three-eighth inch holes, on opposite sides near the top to act as safety valves. In all eighty gallons of oil was burned at a cost of two and one-half cents a gallon, this amount rais- ing the temperature four degrees and safely tiding the trees over. The only defect is that the firing wasn't started quite early enough, the temperature being peril- (msly close to the danger point when the last pots were fired. This could be overcome by having an alarm sounded at two or three degrees above freezing. In this case the experiment was a success although nearly 28 degrees was reached before morning. a^ 782 HORTICULTURi: June 15, 1907 NEWS OF THE CLUBS AND SOCIETIES MASSACHUSETTS HORTICUL- TURAL SOCIETY. The most striking feature at the Massachusetts Horticultural Society's exhibition on Saturday, June 8, was a remarkable collection of seedling tree peonies from Prof. C. S. Sargent. The pleasing colors and size of the flowers were something very un- usual. R. & J. Farquhar's wistarias in tubs were very fine and were a great attraction, as was the collection of tulips from the same firm, which in- cluded many very fine varieties of Darwin and other late flowering kinds. The most notable in the col- lection were large vases of Tulipa Picotee, Gesneriana and Bouton d'Or. Aquilegia coerulea and gladulosa were very fine amongst their her- baceous plants. The Blue Hill Nurseries had a fine collection of herbaceous plants, the best thing being large vases of the different kinds of troUius. The Botanic Garden, Harvard Uni- versity e.xhibited all the different types of tulips such as: Bizarres, by- bloemens, roses, breeders, Darwins and a number of species of late flowering kinds. The new hybrid shrubby Cal- ceolaria Stewartii was exhibited again by James Crosbie, gardener for Mr. Tufts of Medford. The specimens were excejitionally well grown. The same exhibitor had a remarkably ■well grown plant of Clerodendron Thomsonae. J. E. Rothwell made a superb dis- play of orchids, filling ninety-five vases. The opening of the exhibitions on Sundays to the public proved very at- tractive, and the large hall was so crowded that it was almost impossible to take notes there. Prize Awards. Awards for Plants and Flowers — Wis- tarias, R. & J. Farquhar & Co. Hardy Azaleas. 1st. Wm. Whitman; 2d. Mrs. A. W. Blake. Tree Peonies. Wm. Whitman. Hardy herliaceous flowers, 1st, Blue Hill Nurseries. Silver Medal.s— R. & J. Farquhar & Co., Spiiaea Japonica "Queen Alexandra"; Prof. C. S. Sargent, display of seedling Tree Peonies. Flrst-Class Certificate of Merit — James Crosbie, superior cultivation of Cleroden- dron Balfourl. Honorable Mention — Prof. C. S. Sargent, Syrlnga pnbescens; Dr. C. G. Weld, Illy of the valley. Awards for Vegetables — Asparagus, 1st, Geo. F. Wheeler; 2d. W. J. Clemson; 3d, A. E. Hartshorn. Carrots, 1st, W. W. Raw- son; 2d, A. K. Hartshorn, rur-nmbers. 1st, Geo. D. Moore; 2d, W. W. Rawson; 3d, A. E. Hartshorn; 4th, W. J. Clemson. Lettuce, 1st, W. W. Rawson; 2d, Geo. D. Moore; 3d. Wm. Whitman; 4th. W. J. Clemson. Radishes, 1st, W. W. Rawson; 2d, W. J. Clemson; 3d, A. E. Hartshorn. Rhubarb, 1st, Geo. Page; 2d. W. J. Clemson; 3d, A. E. Hartshorn. Spinach, 1st. W. Henstls & Son; 2d, Geo. I). Moore; 3d, AV. J. Clem- son. Collection of vegetables, 1st, W. J. Clemson. NEW HAVEN HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY. ^ At the meeting of this society ou June 4 Arthur Graves of tho Sheffield Scientific School was the sieaker of the evening William Beattie exhib- ited the first lettuce of the season which weighed 21 ounces. The pre- liminai-y schedules for the Nrvember flower show can now be obtained. PITTSBURGH AND ALLEGHENY FLORISTS' AND GARDENERS' CLUB. The club met on June 4 with a good display of flowers and good atten- dance of members for the season. The Finleyville Floral Co., of Fin- leyville. Pa., showed an extra fine lot of carnations. Dr. Shafer showed through James Hutchinson, Cypri- pedium Lawrenceanum and Odonto- glossum Ruckerianum. While there are no commercial orchid growers in Pittsburgh or vicinity Mr. Hutchin- son sees no reason why orchid grow- ing here for commercial purposes should not be a success if carried on outside the pale of Pittsburgh's smoke and soot. Fred Bartsch showed a choice collection of geraniums. G. J. Learzaf showed a geranium, sample of quite a portion of his stock, in which the leaves dry up and wither away beginning at the edge, the plant blooming normally in the meantime. G. & J. W. Ludwig of Allegheny had an interesting exhibit of Darwin tulips, narcissus poeticus. Bride, Bridesmaid and General Mac Arthur roses; also summer chrysanthemums and the common field daisies, which latter they have a way of putting on tlie market some three weeks ahead of their blooming season in the fields. Jno. Bader showed palms, marantas and Whitmani farm. The latter, while very beautiful, was thought to be dependent on greenhouse conditions than the Boston fern. The Phipps Conservatories had Japanese tree peonies in variety, the new pink rose Annchen Muller, Lilium Rubellum, weigelas and spiraeas In variety, Bechtel's double flowering crab and other flowering shrubs. It had been intended to have a dis- play of peonies, but excepting the Japanese tree peonies and a few of the old ofliicinalis, none were in bloom. Several members had been appointed by the president to speak on plants and flowers most in demand en Memorial Day, but with one accord they all declared they could only say that anything that bore even a semblance of a flower sold freely on that day. The subject for the July meeting will be the July picnic, S. A. F. August convention and seasonable plants and flowers. H. P. JOSLIN. Secretary. NEW LONDON COUNTY HORTI- CULTURAL SOCIETY. The meeting on June 3 was held xt Norwich, Conn. President He;td an- nounced that prizes had been offered as follows: $15 by C. H. Totty, Madi- son, N. J., for the fall show: $10 to be known as the Bay State Nursery prize; a medal by Lyon & Ewald of New London, for sweet peas. Ad- dresses were made by J. H. Slooombe on Summer flowering bulbs, and by President Head on vines. The backward season has made it necessary for the Amateur Horticul- tural Society of Springfield, Mass.. to give up their rose show on June 25. NEW JERSEY FLORICULTURAL SOCIETY. The regular monthly meeting was held on June 7. Among the exhibits of special merit were natural hybrid No. 1, orchids, Cattleyas Mossiae x C. Percivaliana: Cattleya Mendelii super- bissima, of remarkable size and beauty measuring eight inches across, the first season of its blooming since in- troduction; Phalaenopsis Cynthia (Schillerae x Aphrodite) and a white Macrantha Kunastiana, from Lager & ilurrell of Summit. Besides the usu- al meritorious orchid display were a new rambler rose, Julius Roehrs, from Julius Roehrs Company of Ruther- ford; Odontoglossums vexilaria and L^elio - Cattleya Martinette, from George Graves, gardener Edwin Thom- as; Veltch's hybrid columbine. Glad- iolus Peachblow and carnations En- chantress and Victory from Charles Hathaway, gardener Max Schneider; roses Richmond and American Beauty from John Crosby Brown, gardener Peter Duff; sijecimen palms from the Colgates, gardener William Reid, and Stewart Dickson, gardener Albert Lar- son. The promised rose display has been given up because there were no roses. The schedules for the forth- coming fall exhibition were distribut- ed and the dahlia night for the Sep- tember meeting discussed. J. B. DAVIS. THE COLUMBUS FLORISTS' CLUB. By invitation of the Fifth Avenue Floral Company, our club on June 3, held its legular meeting at their green- houses. The largest gathering of the year was on hand. President Stephens was in the chair, and every other of- ficer was present. Announcement was made of the winners of the largest number of point awards, secured dur- ing the past season (October to May), for exhibts of plants and flowers. The first prize of $5.00 was awarded to I. D. Sieber, with 123 points. R. A Cur- rie, with S3 points, took the second prize of $3.00: the third award of $2.00 went to Sherman P. Stephens, who had 60 points. These point prizes have secured a fine display at every meet- ing the past season. The progress made in regard to the annual field day, to be held July 17, at Buckeye Lake, was reported by James McKel- lar; the members have very generally signifie.l their intention of going. The committee have arranged base ball, sports and games, with suitable prizes. M. B. Faxon made the final report of the vegetable and flower seed packet distribution to the school children; over three thousand children have been supplied, and much more inter- est than ever before manifested in the work. F'l-ank I'Cemp. who is with the Clover Hill Greenliouses, was elected an aclive member. The rose and strawberry show will take place Tues- day evening, June 11. The president called our chrysanthemum growers' attention to the coming show, and urged all to prepare for it. The busi- ness meeting ever, a very excellent collation was provided by our hosts. Then there v. as music, games and a social time until the midnight hour. June 15, 1907 HORTICULTURE. ?83 AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF NUR- SERYMEN. The American Association of Nur- serymen is holding its annual con- vention in Detroit, Mich., as we go to press. An attendance of 400, some from Germany, France and England and much enthusiasm over the royal welcome extended by the Detroit city officials, florists and nurserymen is re- ported. Below we give the address of President Orlando Harrison at the opening of the first session, in Hotel Cadillac. PRESIDENT'S ADDRESS. Fellow Nurserymen and Members of the American Association of Nur- serymen: After the cordial greetings we have just heard, every nursery- man should feel at home in the city of Detroit. We are welcomed by one of our statesmen, a nurseryman, and by the mayor of this great thriving convention city, representing more than four hundred thousand citizens. This beautiful city of the straits, one of the most charming of Ameri- can municipalities, with its healthful surroundings, its wealth and high social culture, needs no extended praise at my hand. The year passed has been a notable one, and the whole country is at the flood-tide of industrial development. Never before in our history have we seen conditions so prosperous. The ■word prosperous is putting it mild. Every branch of business seems to be in a thriving condition — our neigh- bors making millions in manufac- tures, men leaving the farms tor city life, our labor leaving the nursery and going to the railroads and many other industries which can and do Ijay more for their labor. One can hardly name a business enterprise but what has been profitable. Our Finances. When I accepted the presidency last June, I was mindful of the fact that necessary funds should be pro- vided for the expenses of the special representative appointed; keeping this in view I have been careful to avoid any experimenting with our treasury and I am pleased to state what you already know that it has not been necessary to call on you for .additional guarantees, as $3,000 was promptly provided by our Ways and Means Committee. Recommendations. Seeing the conditions that confront us as a body, permit me to make a few recommendations, which in my humble judgment will be a great ben- efit to the association. First, that we establish a claim de- partment, and appoint for its guidance an advisory board, or the Executive Board may act as the advisory, for adjustment ot all disputed claims be- tween nurserymen, as well as with railroad companies, express com- panies and others. A fee should be charged when claims are entered, and a per cent, charged when collected. Second, I earnestly recommend that there should be a closer co- operation between the nurserymen of this country and their respective State Experiment Stations, in the testing of new varieties. We have in the Experiment Stations an organiza- tion designed tor the purpose of try- ing new kinds. We should see to it that a variety has a fair test and that it is not disseminated until it has proved its value for some part of the country. Would it not be a good plan for originators of new varieties of fruits to send trees under restriction to the Experiment Stations for trial, before they are generally distributed and of- fered to the trade. Horticultural Press. The horticultural papers of the country are doing a great work for the nurserymen. They are the text books for the prospective fruit grow- er, and the nurserymen should get in close touch with the editors and show them just what we are trying to do for the fruit grower, that they may better understand what difficul- ties we encounter to grow a good sound merchantable tree. It is through the press we learn of the successful peach orchards of the south, the apple orchards of the west, and the great opportunities that have been overlooked in the northern, eastern and New England states. I contend it's the duty of an editor to know something about the firm he is advertising in his columns, that when asked about them he can answer questions more intelligently. He should, if possible, visit the vari- ous nurseries with whom he is doing business, then he is in a position to help his customers. The nurserymen are the poorest advertisers of any great industry and it is our own fault. There is more real live, instructive, interesting advertising that can be gotten up, showing the many ad- vantages the nursery interests are to a town, county or state, and the gov- ernment than in any other business that can be named. Our whole life work is a creation of the germs of horticulture, and our experience is the guide to cultivation and the foun- dation of prosperity. A true nursery- man is a genuine public benefactor, and because I consider it one of the choicest professions I would not ex- change my occupation for any other; but I believe in order to attain the greatest success we must learn to help others. What a small part of this country is utilized for fruit growing according to its possibilities. I am sure there is not a nurseryman here who cannot point out great opportunities for fruit growers; these opportunities must be made known to the millions of city people who are anxious for a country home. If nurserymen will get closer to the editors of fruit and farm papers, in- form them how we bend our energies to serve the fruit grower, and how certain enthusiastic, energetic fruit growers 'are succeeding it will inspire others to do likewise. The Business Side. Fellow nurserymen, if we are to succeed, we must have a great de- mand for our product — the tree. The planting of trees over the country is increasing, but not in pro- portion to the increase of population. The information contained in the horticultural and agricultural press has been an advantage to all. Many sales have been made by the tree agent, after the fruit growers and farmers have learned through the press of the pleasure and profit in fruit growing, it helps to create a demand. In fact any literature on fruit growing is a decided help to nurserymen and growers alike. It seems to me we are not attending to this in a systematic, business-like manner. We, as nurserymen, should look after the young men who are gradu- ated from the colleges, and tura their attention to the fruit industry of the country, and show them the advan- tages to be derived from an outdoor life and encourage them to adopt hor- ticulture as a business. Could we not, through the secre- tary's office establish a Bureau of In- formation, by which yoimg men with both the necessary scientific and prac- tical training to plant and manage orchards could be brought into touch with the fruit growers who are in need of such help? It seems to me this would encourage tree planting, particularly in localities where men are deprived of going into the or- chard business. We need such a bu- reau for the nurserymen's help through which he could get compe- tent foremen and assistants. The American Civic Association. What a grand work the American Civic Association is doing. Their work is an advance agent for the nursery- man, getting togethfr, inspiring us with new life and vim, creating a desire for new fruits and more at- tractive homes. If we could only in- duce every city and town to have a Civic Association it would be greatly to our interest. ' Fumigation. Another matter that should receive the careful attention of this Associa- tion is the criticism of planters rela- tive to the fumigation of nursery stock. Many of the most observant tree planters object to having their trees fumigated. Their experience is that dipping is the safest, and most effective method and they prefer to do the dipping themselves. Evidence of the benefits derived from dipping is encouraging. This is extremely im- portant to nurserymen, for we know only too well that fumigation is cosily and requires extreme care. The laws of the several states resijecting fumi- gation are stringent and I might say exacting, and the nurserymen have faithfully endeavored to meet their requir.3ments but when fumigation is objectionable and other means can be employed that entails less expense and is equally or even more effective in controlling the insect pests, we should know it; so from the criticism about fumigation and the results ob- tained by dipping, I feel it a duty to bring the subject to your attention, for such discussion or action as in your judgment the importance of the matter may suggest. Legislation. It is with great pleasure we welcome the Committee of Economic Entomologists, sent here to confer with the nurserymen in order to im- prove the present condition, governing inter-state shipments of nursery stock. It is earnestly hoped that some satis- factory means can be arranged in the near future whereby the existing troubles in regard to the inter-state transportation of nur.sery, stock may be mitigated to a large extent. I understand at the last meeting of 784 HORTICULTURE, June 15, 1907 the Association of nursery inspectors, a resolution was passed, favoring gen- eral control of the inter-state trans- portation of nursery stock. This I consider a movement in the right di- rection, and would like a discussion of this important matter by the nurs- erymen at this meeting. A resolution should be passed expressing our views on the subject to be presented' to the Secretary of Agriculture and the prop- er committee of Congi'ess. At the request of the Economic En- tomologists, a committee of E. Al- bertson. Prof. John Craig and myself visited their meeting In New York City— Prof. Craig being a member of the special tag committee. We tried to make it plain that the nurserymen would welcome anything to advance the general plant interests of the country and would work in harmony ■with policy looking to that end. An invitation was extended to them to meet with us here. The committee on legislation has kept closely in touch with all matters pertaining to legis- lation. It is only by thorough and active co-operation on the part of the nurserymen of the country, to- gether with the entomologists and ■with the nursery inspectors tnat such measures can be taken which will piove of benefit to all concerned. We should realize the importance of co- ope--ation between the nurserymen and entomologists; I believe it is the proper solution of the question of uniform inspection, and transporta- tion laws, and I trust this meeting will be the means of cementing the interests of the nurserymen and the entomologists more closely together. I should also recommend that a com- mittee of nurserymen be :ippointed at this meeting to conduct an active cam- paign looking towards something definite. Dwarf Trees — Value of Seedlings and Stocks. The value of dwarf trees should be brought to the attention of growers to be used as fillers, and it would mean the output of millions of trees, especially to small planters who have limited space, and might induce a start in fruit growing. We should learn the great difference between the value of seedlings and stocks, for the fruit grower. Seed- lings are of more importance to the nurseryman at this time than ever before, and we must look closer to the interest of our customers for suc- cess. Our Committees. All committees hr.ve worked faith- fully and unselfishing for the benefit of the Association. I have spoken of the work of the legislative committee. A programme has been prepared by the programme committee with a view of focusing discussions upon some of the important points connected with nursery work. This conimittee has labored for twelve months and their work is commendable. Transportation. The subject of transportation has been left with the committee and spe- cial representative, with full authority tn accomplish the best results, and his report will inform you of what has been done. It is necessary for us to keep in close contact with the railroad officials. The present agita- tion against railroads, with more than four hundred state bills aiming a deadly blow at them have had an in- fluence. There has been a change. I have not found it hard to obtain a conference with the proper authorities. What we want, need, and must have, is quicker movements of our trees and plants. I am creditably informed they are preparing for tiiis move- ment. Many complaints are made against the express companies for goods lost or stolen, for which it is difficult to obtain satisfactory settle- ments. Tariff. The tariff committee has ever been ready to look after our interests; nothing of any special interest has come to my attention. Some large growers have thought the tariff we are now paying on seedlings was a waste of money, because the French cannot compete with the American growere if the tariff was abandoned. Publicity. We are greatly indebted to tlie pub- licity Committee in advertising this meeting in such a thorough manner, showing the great necessity of the nurserymen getting together at this time. Advance the Price of Stock. My last and most important recom- mendation to you, is, that w&, as nurserymen, shouhl increase the price of our trees and plants in proportion to the increased price in labor and other necessities for growing high grade nursery stock. There has been a demand for cheap trees, .and the nurserymen, in their endeavors to meet this demand on the part of planters, have endeavored to furnish a cheap tree. By this we have been in error, and my observation is that the most progressive planters are de- manding a higher grade of trees. This will cost the tree grower more money to produce but will also advance the price of his stock; this tendency is encouraging, as the final result ^''1 be the production of better stock which will demand a higher price. Our business does not differ from others; there is more profit in high- grade products, than of low grade. I contend that it is imperative upon nurserymen to produce a higher grade nursery tree, for which an advanced price will be paid, and the present is opportune for emphysizing that fea- ture of our work. Has the nurseryman prospered in proportion to other lines of business; if not, whose fault is it? I claim a nurseryman is entitled to as full re- muneration as a man in any profes- sion, for no man has to work harder and put in longer hours. Fellow-nurserj-men, there are many reasons why you cannot grow trees as cheaply as you once did. Are you de- termined to continue to sell at the same old price? I predict that greater care will be necessary to grow good stock and more rigid inspection will be insisted on in the future. Are you preparing to meet these conditions? Let the nurserj'men stand together. Let them have confidence and faith in each other; let them know the cost of production and charge accordingly. Let them grow good stock, study the needs of the planters, advise wisely; act conservatively; and above all so conduct their affairs as to bring credit t,nd renown upon a business which is among the most honorable and pleas- ant, open to intelligent men — that of the nurseryman. SECRETARY'S REPORT. Secretary George Seager reported the receipts for the year to have been as follows: Membership fees $2,105.00 Advertising in Badge Book.. 710.50 Sundries 52.30 $2,867.80 Number of members paying fees 457 A recommendation by Mr. Albertson to establish committees on rates, to combine export shipments to procure lower rates on boats and railroads was adopted. CHRYSANTHEMUM SOCIETY OF AMERICA. The schedule of the C. S. A. is now ready and the following prizes are offered to be coinpeted for at our next meeting vvhlch will be held in New York City, November 6 to 8. The C. S. A. prize, a silver cup, for the best 10 blooms in show any color. The P. R. Pierson Co., Tarrytowu, N. Y., a silver cup for 10 blooms each white, yellow and pink. A silver cup for 10 blooms Miss Clay Frick. Vaughan's Seed Store, a silver cup for best specimen bush plant. Open to private gardeners only. W. Wells of England, gold, silver and bronze n.edals for 6 blooms of Miss Mariani Hankey on 24-inch stems. Nathan Smith & Son, $25.00 for best seedling or sport of American origin, commercial scale. Chas. H. Totty, Madison, N. J., $15.00 and $10.00 for 15 blooms Id varieties, introductions of 1907, on 12-inch stems A. T. Boddington, New York, $10.00 and $5.00 for 10 blooms Beatrice May on 24-inch stems. A. J. Loveless, Lenox, Mass., $24. Oi) for largest bloom in show, respec- tively, ■white, $8.00; yellow, $8.00; pink, $8.00 J. M. Thorbvrn & Co., New York, $10.00 for 12 blooms 4 varieties 24-inch stetus. Open to private gardeners only. Henry A. Dreer, Philadelphia, $15.00 for 24 blooms 6 varieties 24-inch stems. E. G. Hill Co., $1.''>.00 for 12 blooms of President Loubet and $10.00 for 10 blooms of Mad. Armund Detroyat. Stumpp & Walter Co., New York, $10.00 for 3 blooms of Morton F. Plant. Peter Henderson & Co.. New York, $25.00 to the private gardener winning the gi-eatest number of points, to be determined as follows; a first prize to count 10 points; a second prize to count 5 points; a third prize to count 3 points. DAVID ERASER, Sec'y. AMERICAN PEONY SOCIETY. It being evident that the peonies in the testing gardens at Cornell and. in fact, with growers generally who are expecting to make exhibits at the annual meeting of the Peony Society, In Ithaca, N. Y., will not be ready in time for the earlier date. Notice has been sent out that the meeting and exhibition will take place on June 27 and 2S instead of 18 and 19 as pre- viously announced. June In, ]907 HORTICULTURE 785 The Great Temple Show at London^ England, SOME NOTABLE PLANT EX- HIBITS. Herewith I post you full report R. H. S. grand show at the Temple. It was crowded first day, and on the second three thousand people passed the turnstile, so altogether it was a record show, as doubtless today, the third day, at one shilling entrance. the masses have attended in thou- sands. The first day it was so dull and overcast in the afternoon that the prize cards could not be easily read, and the names, unless boldly typewritten, could not be deciphered. Scarcely any of the exhibitors got all the space they applied for, and many who had brought extras to fill up were obliged to leave them unpacked or to stand them behind the marquees, while even the outside groups, always a grand feature of this show, were too crowded. T. Cripps & Son showed Japanese maples, including all the finest of the palmatum and the sep- temlobum kinds. The uniformity of grouping was relieved by large plants of vitis and clematis. Color was given by some fine rhododendrons and Azalea Altaclarenae. A finish to the grass was formed by Cornus Moseri- ana tricolor, ivy Silver Queen, and Euryalatifolla variegata. .Joining this was the noble bank arranged by John Waterer & Son, chiefly rhododen- drons and Kalmia latifolia. the mass being broken up by the insertion of finely bloomed trees of Viburnum plicatum. Pink Pearl was again, both as regards color and size, much to the fore. L. R. Russell's group was broken up by tall plants of Osman- thus aquifolia purpurea — as standards, Eleagnus picta aurea and the noble E. macrophylla. while a glorious plant of the new golden variegated Dimor- phanthus Manduricus flanked the group on either side and a background was built up of specimen hollies and ivies. This firm had also well flowered pyramids of Ceanothus Veitchi and Photinia serrulata. Paul & Son, Fromow & Sons. Low & Co., J. Cutbush & Sons, Pulham & Son, David Russell & Sons, R. Smith & Co.. and Veitch & Son were among the other outside exhibitors, all mak- ing large and striking groups of their several specialties. Entering the ex- hibition hall the first exhibits were those of Carter and Sutton, then the fruit display from the garden of Lord Aldenham, then began the banks of flowers, a center of attraction being ■cut boughs of the copper Austrian "briar rose by George Mount. Baron A. de Rothschild put up a rich treat in fine fruits: George Bunyard showed about 100 dishes of apples and pears, fruit trees in pots and a glorious show of herbaceous perennials. Scientific readers will like to know that Messrs. Storrie showed prim- roses, and their gradual evolution into polyanthus cowslips and the changes were accentuated by red cotton ra- diating from a center: they also had a white Polyanthus most singularly fas- ciated, and a Polyanthus primrose named Alchemist thought to be a veritable hybrid. Jno. Laiug & Sons had a bank of line double begonias, but the grand- est as yet shown, were those of Biack- more, Box, and A. Guillim, the last especially grand in new double forms — one, Trancendent was at least six inches over! H. B. May was an easy first with ferns — the "shot silk" Poly- podium Mayi." Nephrolepis Whit- manii. Davallias effusa and repens, Osmunda palustris, Mayi and Nephrol- epis todaeoides and exaltata superba being extra fine. Thomas Rochford &Son also had a lovely bank of Nephrolepis todae- oides superba. Of roses, George Mount had the finest lot both tor quality and variety, and the weather being cold and dull, they kept well even to the last da.v. He had few novelties. These were in Frank Cant's show. D. Harum, J. B. Clarke, Dean Hole, Poly. Btoile d'or. Mildred Grant. Florence Pemberton, Lady Roberts and rambler Grus an Zobern, with Mons. I. Hill being most notable, while W. Paul's Snowstorm, so very aptly named, has come to stay, and Sinica Anemone is a chaste single white. Ben Cant had "Tea rambler", atropurpurea and others. MM. Van Waveren put up large plants of new astilbes, both pink. Peach blow and Queen Alexan- dra, novel but no gain in this fiower. I. A. Bruce brought from Manchester a good collection of Darlingtonias and sarracenias. which attracted much notice, but in contrast with a noble bank of caladiums, by Laing & Son, and Peeds — where were they? Laing's best were Rose Laing, Mons. Delias, Souvenir de la Barronne. Madm. Box, Ignatu and Madame A. de Rothschild. Then came H. Cannell's glorious can- nas — Crozy's and Ptitzer's best splen- didly flowered, Wm. Pfltzer and Gerard Low. the finest. Phyllocactus German Empress, a lovely soft rose sort, will doubtless make a grand window plant. Tree and Malmaison carnations were well shown, by C. F. Waters, among them being some unnamed but very promising seedlings. Burnet says the best yellow yet is Ceres. A crimson seedling shown by C. Englemann is highly clove scented and will take the place of even such great favorites as Pike and Harlowarden, Orchids, which must have suffered in the cold of Tuesday night, were plentiful, but the daily press may be left to appraise them for cash value, seemingly their only standard of appreciation. J. Linden (Brus- sells) sent Odontoglossum crispum "Reine d'Angleterre" and Cochleoda Noetlana, both of unique form, color and price. Just a line or two regard- ing Jackman's Gladiolus Cardinalis vars., Spanish iris and pyrethrums — ■ they were lovely, but too crowded, and their finest white clematis. Mrs. Geo. Jackman and Ville de Lyon, and many fine herbaceous plants of recent intro- duction Peed's gloxinias — mostly erect-flowered — were splendid. Other tiotable exhibitors were J. Backhouse & Son. alpine plants; King & Co., sweet peas. Hobbies, Limited, roses; W. Cutbush, herbaceous flowers and lilies; Cheals, Peter Barr & Sons, John McKercher, C. Turner, R. C. Notcutt. Misses Hopkins and others, besides a ntimber of the Agricultural Colleges, all of which we should like to describe in detail if space would permit. THOMAS BUNYARD. NEW AND RARE PLANTS AT THE TEMPLE SHOW. The great annual Spring Flower Show of the Royal Horticultural So- ciety of England opened in London yesterday (May 28th) and continues today and tomorrow. I suppose that nowhere else in the world is there ever gathered together such a galaxy of flower riches as at the Temple Show, the orchid displays especially being unrivalled. The Veitchian Cup, the highest honor that the show can bestow, this .year was awarded to a magnificent group of orchids exhibited by Major Holford. The arrangement of the group was excellent, each plant being placed clear of its neighbor so that all were seen to advantage. Messrs. Sander & Sons and Mr. Jeremiah Cole- man were awarded gold medals for their orchid displays. The Roses. Among the roses the ramblers were first favorites. Nothing attracted more attention than Hiawatha. Its profusion of crimson flowers, rendered additionally attractive, first by the bunch of yellow stamens and, when these fade, by the white eye that then becomes conspicuous, gained many friends. This year, as last, it was un- doubtedly the rose of the show. A charming new rambling rose called Kathleen has made a very favorable impression. It produces loose bunches of pink apple-blossom-like flowers at the ends of the side roots. It is a multiflora variety of the same style of growth as Crimson Rambler and not of the 'Vi'^ichuraiana class like Hiawatha and Lady Gay. I noticed a remark- able new shrubbery rose in the group from Messrs. Benjamin Cant, named Nance Christy. The leaves are un- usually strong and look as though they might remain on the plants through- out the winter. The flowers are semi- double salmon pink. The only rose to obtain an award of merit was Dr. William Gordon, a handsome H. P. shown by William Paul. The blooms are bright pink, large and full and in their early stages the petals are ex- quisitely turned in the same way as those of La France. Two new Poly- antha roses were exhibited. One, Maman Levavasseur, exhibited by MM. Levavasseur et fils of Orleans, was described as "a perpetual Baby Dorothy," which I take it is intended to refer to Dorothy Perkins. The flowers, however, are not nearly so double as those of Dorothy Perkins, although they are more brightly col- ored and are very freely produced. The other variety is called Phyllis and was shown by Messrs. Merry- weather, an English firm. The blooms are bright clear rose and the plants are said to blossom until the autumn. Some Notable Plants. Cheal's pink variety of Lupinus polyphyllus is a charming plant. Car- ter's Petunia Queen of Roses is very showy and in the mass would make a grand display. The color is bright rose and the bloom has a greenish white throat. Tuberous begonias were exceptionally fine and several new va- rieties obtained an award of merit. Mrs. Marshall, a striking double va- riety bright red w'ith crinkled petal 786 HORTICULTURE, June 15, 190T edges, and Lady Cromer, a large bloont: the outer petals soft pink margined with white, were shown o> Thos. S. Ware. Begonia, Mrs. Gwil- lim, a beautiful double flower, apricot- salmon, was shown by A. L. Gwillim. Only one carnation was honored by the award of merit, the Malmaison variety Marniion, white splashed with rosy red, shown by H. Burnett. Azalea Mine, Anthony Koster, shown by Cuth- bert, obtained an award of merit. It is a charming flower, soft yellow tinged with rose. Dracaena Victoria, shown by Messrs. Bull, has leaves creamy yellow with central markings of grey and green. A charming white poppy anemone called The Bride was shown by Messrs. Gilbert. So tar as I know this is the only white poppy anemone with green centre and planted among the scarlet varieties it would make a striking, display. Pink Pearl Rhododendron, tulip Gorgeous, an unusually large orange scarlet Dar- win tulip, oriental poppy Princess Ena, apricot color with black centre, Ka- lanchoe flamiuea (scarlet) Kalanchoe Kewensis (rose) were other new or striking flowers. H. H. THOMAS. Certificates Awarded. FIRST-CLASS CERTIFICATES. Laelio-Cattleja Golden Gloi-y. Ma.1or (1. L. Holford. Miltoiiia Vexillaiia. Major U. L. Holfoi-'l. Odontoglossiira crisijum Solum, Sander & Sons; Odontoglo,ssum crispum xantbotes, Sander & Sons. Cyp- ripedium tibeticuni, Jas. Veitch & Sons. Odontog:lossum ardentissimuni Robsonae John Kobsou. Odontoglossum gandavense. Charles VnyLsteke; Odontoglossum eiimium King of England, Cliarles Vuylsteke; Odou- togl'issum caeruleuiu, Chai'les Vuylsteke. AWARDS OF MERIT. Cattleya Mossiae. Princess o( Wales, Major G. L. Holford. Odontoglossum Thompsonlanani superbum. W. Tliompson. Brasso-Laelio-Cattleya Lido. Chas. Marou. Saxifraga aizoon rosea, Mr. Farrar, Craven Nursery. Primula X Unique. Jas. Veitch & Sons. Cytisus I'^refly. R. W. Wallace & Co. Papaver Princess Ena, Amos Perry. Tulip Gorgeous. Alex. Dickson & Sons. Verbena aublelia compacta, [tobbic & Co. Actlnidia chinensis, Jas. Veitch A; Sons. Azalea Mme. Anthony Koster, R. A: G. Cuthbert. Carnation Marmiou, H. Bur- nett. Begonia Mrs. J. C. Gwillim, A. LI. Gwillim. Begonia Khoda Pope, T. S. Ware; Begonia Wm. Marshall, T. S. Ware; Bego- nia Lady Cromer. T. S. Ware. Rose Dr. William Gordon. W. Paul & Son. Cala- dium Thonias Tomlinson. Jas. Veitch & Sons. DUTY ON RHODODENDRONS, ETC. In the ease of the application of P. Ouwerkerk for review of a decision of the U. S. General Appraisers the fol- lowing reversiil in favor of Mr. Onwerkerk has been recorded. U. S. Circuit Court, Southern District of New York. May 14, 1907. Suit 413(1. Species of the laurel (Auctiba japonica and Kalmia latifoliat and of the rhododen- dron (Rhododendon ponticum), which re- tain their verdure throughout the year, are "evergreens" within the meaning of para- graph L'.V2. tariff act of 1S97; and under said paragraith seedlings of those plants are duti;ible as "evergreen seedlings" rather than as "nvirsery stock." INCORPORATED. The Benjamin Chase Co., Derry, N. H., Benjamin Chase, president, John G. Chase, tre.isurer. The Kentucky Blue Grass Seed Co., Mt. Sterling, Ky.; J. M. Bigstaff, F. Tabb, M. Cockrell; capital stock, $S,000. Orchard Grass Seed Commission Co., Frankfort, Ky.; W. J. Johnson, N. A. Hardin, C. R. StoU, J. C. Pierce; capital stock, $2,000. Seed Trade. It is said that the railroads have this year refused to grant the usual rates of one tare and a third for the round trip to the seedsmen's conveu- lion. In view of a recent decision of ihe Inteistate Commerce Commission, that the rates made to theatrical com- panies were open to all, another way may be found of getting the desired rate. For instaqce, any ten or more persons starting from Chicago to at- tend the convention, can demand theatrical rates, and the railroads are compelled to grant them. Refusal to do .so subjects them to the penalties prescribed under the interstate com- merce law. It might be well for those proposing to attend the convention to test the temper of the roads on this point. Abrogation of all special rates is the only way of escape from them. BEGONIAS Ciops on Long Island are from three to four weeks late. Potatoes, which are usually in blossom the first week of June, are barely more than out of the ground. It is usual for the first Long Island potatoes to be in the New York markets by July fourth, but it will be nearly August first be- fore they will be in evidence this year. Such green truck as the farmers have to offer is bringing almost famine prices. Truck from the south is late, and going at fancy prices. Potatoes just coming in from North Carolina and Virginia and selling readily at from $4.R0 to $.5.00 per bbl. Some Ber- mudas came in last week and were promptly snapped up at $6.00 to $6.50 per bbl. Quite possibly the farmer may make fully as much money from the short crops as from the larger ones, but the public will see another upturn in the wheel of high prices. Much replanting has been done and truck may be cheap later in the season, but just now "garden sass" is well up among the luxuries. •T. M. Thorburn & C3o. report a good increase in the total return of busi- ness this year. Their retail has shown a slight falling off, but the in- crease in their wholesale department has much more than made this good. Wm. Elliott & Sons say business in the auction line is exceptionally good and prices above average. Their general business is better than usual. There is nothing new concerning crops excepting further confirmation of the rotting of peas in the ground, also potatoes. In the case of seed peas this is beyond remedy, as firstly, there is no seed of most varieties, and secondly, it is too late. There is some chance for potatoes, but it is slim. A correspondent from Cuba sends us the following regarding the opportuni- TUBEROUS ROOTED Doz, 100 Single While $.50 $3.00 Red . . .60 3.00 Rose . .50 3.0O Yellow . .50 3 00 Orange . .50 3.00 Mxd Colois.40 2 60 Double colors, sep- arate ormxd. 1.00 6.00 W. Elliott & Sons -**--«~ 201 Fulton St., N.y. ties for vegetable raising presented there; "Tomatoes, egg plants, melons, water melons, squashes, in fact, every i'.ind of vegetable, do exceptionally well in this country. These can be placed upon the American market well in advance of early vegetables from any othei- source which guarantees a handsome profit to the farmer. The freight rates on this class of produce are exceptionally low, and truck farm- ing would appear to be the most re- munerative industry open to the settler with small capital."^ Seed report on cauliflower and cabbage from Denmark: We are taking pleasure in reporting to you that as far as the cauliflower is concerned the plants for this year's crop have overwintered fairly well, but the cabbage planted November last, especially the Danish Round- head (short 1, have been damaged by the black frost, and 30 to 40 per cent, of the heads died off, so it may affect seriously the ciuantity of the crop of seeds." — Hjalmar Hartmann & Co. Howard M. Earl of Philadelphia, left for California on the 8th inst. on a crop inspection tour to that locality and other points west and southwest. Geo. W. Karr of Wilkesbarre, Pa., Iiaused at Philadelphia on his way to Atlantic City on the 10th inst. long enough to greet the members of the. leading houses and renew "the cordial feelings that have existed for over thirty years. WASHINGTON GARDEN NOTES. Garden seed planted in March have not yet matured. Usually, at this time in June, one is tired of peas, and beans are coming in to take the pl^ce of the former. This summer there have been, with few it any ex- ceptions, no home-grown vegetables, save raddishes and lettuce. Crimson Ramblers are not yet in bloom in any quantity, deutzias, sweet Wil- liams, daisies and weigelas are about the only things that are sufiiciently daring to bloom; what few peonies there were are about gone. ZIRNCIEBEL'S GIANT PANSIES Fresh Crop Now Ready Famed for a quarter of a century and when you buy them you get the best in exist- ence. I am continuing the pansy business on exactly the same standard as carried on by my father, the late Denvs Zirngiebel. None genuine anless sold by me. AUGUSTUS ZIRNGIEBEL, Needham, Mass. GIANT MARKET. "The Variety for the Million." Trade packet, 2000 seeds, $1.00. QIANT FANCY. The Ne Plus Ultra in Pansies. Trade packet, 1000 seeds, $1.00. June 15, 1907 HORTI CULTURE 787 FIFTEENTH NATIONAL IRRIGA- TION CONGRESS. What has been known as the Na- tional Irrigation Congress heretofore bids fair in the future to become an Internutional Irrigation Congress. Tile present year's meeting of this Congress, which will be held in Cali- fornia, at Sacramento, in the early part of September, has been attracting notice abroad, and the officials of for- eign countries are expressing an inter- est in the meeting. It is understood even this early that Australia will be represented and some delegates are expected from there. This goes to illustrate the world-wide interest in Irrigation and Forestry — and the real value of this event to the agricultural inteiests of this country. During the Irrigation Congress ses- sion extremely favorable railroad rates will prevail, and arrangements have been made for a thousand-mile ex- cursion around the Sacramento Valley, as well as special trains and low rates for side trips, which will give Eastern visitors to the Congress an opportunity to see the a^'icultural and horticultural side of California which is seldom presented, and they will come in con- tact with practical irrigation study at the same time. Irrigation is a science now-a-days, and is being recognized as of impoilance in other sections than the purely arid, and the ability of the horticulturist to get the proper amount of water in his soil at the proper time and regardless of whether the season sends rains opportunely or inopportunely, is coming to be turned more and more to account, and as knowledge of such matters increase it comes to be reckoned more and more in value as dollars and cents. The list of trophies to be offered at Sacramento ccmtinues to grow. It now numbers no less than sixteen hand- some gold and silver loving cups and specially designed trophies, represent- ing an aggregate cost of nearly ten thousand dollars. Competition is open to all States except California. BRAINS are sed in mixin X our PANSY SEED '* BODDI GTON'S CHALLENGE '* mixtu e contains all the finest Giant strains — of the leading Pansy Specialists in the world -the Giant self colors, the Giant stripetl and margined, and the Giant blotched — all carefully mixed in proportion — \.h& Jiftest that money can buy — ihe finest j'c^r- money can buy. A /iorist, who has grown it, said "'Why don't you call it Defia'^ce .'" Trade pkt. 75c, 1-4 oz. $(.50, 1-2 oz. $2,75, oz, $5.00, New crop ready July. ... Orjcr ow ... A. T. BODOINGTON. 342 W. 14th t. , NXCity C. G. MORSE & CO. Address all communications to our permanent address 48 to 56 Jackson St., San Francisco, Gal. The Largest Seed Growers in the United States JOHN SGHEEPERS&Gl ARNHEM, HOLLAND for Reliable BULBS and PLANTS PANSY MICHELL'S GIANT EXHIBITION This is til' fin s sta n rf pansies in ■ xistenc today. A grower wrote and told us lie b ught som - e sewhere for $10.00 per oz. which was not as good as o. rs for $5 00 per oz. SOc. per trade pkt.; 1-8 oz., $1.00; $S.00 per oz. MICHELL'S PRIZE MIXTURES Medium Fall, Dwarf, MICHELL'S CHOICEST MIXTURE Combining a « i^e ra ge f colors, magnificen trusses -2 trade pkt., 60c.; $1.00 per rade pkt.; 1-32 oz., $2 00. HENRY F. MIGHELL GO JOHNSON'S KINGLY PRIZE WINNER PANSIES are the product of the world's leading Pansy Specialists and absolutely un- surpassed in quality by any strain extant. A trial will give you the most gratifying results and prove our state- ment. We offer seed as follows ; Per looo seeds, 30c; 2000 seeds, Soc; 5000 seeds, $r. 00 ; per ounce, $5.00. Send for our complete Pansy list. Orders booked for French and Dutch Bulbs. JOHNSON SEED COMPANY 277 Market St. Philadelphia, Pa. FISKE'S SEEDS For Immediate Sowing Also GLADIOLUS BULBS In variety and mixture Our Trade List Mailed on Application H, E. FISKE SEED CO. Faneuil Hall Square, BOSTON PULVERIZED SHEEP MANURE Direct from ranches in tlie West. We have on hand for Immediate delivery a large supply of exceptionally fine^ quality. For the Lawn, The Greenhouse, For the Herbaceous Garden, For the Flower Garden, For the Vegetable Garden, Use Purity Brand Sheep Manure. PRICE, Ton, $40.00; half ton, $20.C0; 500 lbs., 10.00; 100 lbs., $2.50. R.&J.FARQUHAR&GO., 6 and 7 So. Market St, BOSTON. ESTABLISHED 1 802 NEW STOCKS FLOWER SEEDS for FLORISTS Wholesale Catalogue Ready. Send for it today. But first read our adveriis-emeD ton pase 722 Horticul- turp:. It IS worth reading. James Vick's Sons Seedsmen Rochester, N. Y. High Grade Seeds for Market Gardener, Florist and Farmer Catalogues Free Joseph Breck & Sons Corp. 4r-54 MO. MARKET ST., BOSTON, MASS Burpee's Seeds PHILADELPHIA ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS NANUS SEED. Cold Storage LILY OF THE VALLEY PIPS, best possible grade, in cases of 1000 and 3000 pips each, at $12.00 per 1000. Advance Orders now being booked for BERMUDA EASTER LlLIESand ROMAN HYACINTHS. SEND FOR PRICES J. M.THORBURN & CO. 33 Barclay St, tiirougli to 38 Park Placi NEW YORK Everything of the Highest Grade Grey's Highest Grade of Tested Seeds^= Send for Catalogue THOMAS J. GREY & CO. 32 & 33 So. Market St.. BOSTON BRIDGEMAN'S SEED WAREHOUSE RIGKARDS BROS. Props. 37 East I9tli St, NEW YORK CJTY C AUUFLOWERS| A B B A G E Blue List of Wholesale Prices mailed only to those who plant for profit. HJALMAR HARTMANN & CO^ 12 Stormeade, COPENHAGEN, DENMARK. 788 HORTICULTURE June 15, 1907 THE DETERIORATION OF PLANTS BY FORCING: THE CAUSE; THE REMEDY. (Abstract of Remarks by Antolne Wlntzer, Before the Florist Club of Philadelphia.) Are our roses deteriorating or is it Imaginary on our part? The real or supposed deterioration of roses is the subject of considerable discussion whenever practical rose men meet at conventions or clubs. To me has been assigned by the honorable members of the Philadelphia Florists' Club the task of solving this rather knotty problem. Now while a man may give his own reasons on any subject it does not fol- low that he is right, and his experi- ence may be at variance with that of Others. My honest opinion is that a great many varieties of roses have deterio- rated. Why have they done so? I be- lieve the main causes to be over propagation, unnatural conditions in growing the stock-plants, under and over watering, over feeding and vari- ous other causes too numerous to mention. We must also bear in mind the fact that thousands of new rosea and types of roses have been originated during the past 25 years or more, less than 2 per cent, of which are heard of ten years alter. The Hybrid Tea roses (to the pro- duction of which, rose breeders are now devoting so much att(ntion) were an unknown factor 35 or 40 years ago. The breeders at that time were dis- seminating more H. P. varieties than all the other classes combined, the majority of which were introduced by Verdier of Paris. It was through the efforts of the late Henry Bennett that the Hybrid Tea class had its beginning wherein Bennett gave us beautiful varieties in form and color. Nearly all his productions were lacking in vigor, and to a greater or less extent this has been the case with the majority of the Hybrid Tea roses since. Practical experience has shown that only a limited number of this class are strong, when field-grown in this latitude. In a great many sec- tions of the South and Pacific States they seem to grow and thrive better than in this section, although, even in these favorable locations, they are not entirely immune from black spot. Now what is the lesson the propa- gator can learn from observation? (1) Secure the best and most healthy field-grown plants for propagation, grow the cuttings from such, under natural conditions and continue on the plan for a number of years and the result will be that the roses so grown will not deteriorate. But it is of vital importance that the very best plants should be selected for breeders. This, in fact, is the secret of the whole matter, start right, keep on the right track, and you will stay right, and the stock you grow will be right. Now in conclusion permit me to ask how many gi-owers are there in the business, in the position to do this? With the wholesale prices of roses where they are at present there is surely an eternal unfitness of things in our present price of own- root roses. Prof. Frederick E, Clements, Ph.D., has been elected head of the botany department of the University of Min- nesota. . - A JAPANESE AQUATIC GARDEN IN PHILADELPHIA. Our frontispiece and the other ac- companying illustrations show what is said to be the most finished and beautiful example of Japanese aquatic gardening in this country. It is hard to realize that this gem of miniature oriental scenery is located in the very heart of Philadelphia, yet this is a fact. It is the garden of J. H. Klauder, 1513 Allegheny avenue, Philadelphia, and considering the limited space and other difficulties, is H 1 •1 K l^-*-'- — T^A'n^^Mj 1 i p ^^WS^^^B 1 1 1 1 m i really very wonderful. The features are all drawn to a scale and it took many years to gather together the little rocks which figure in it. It shows a phase of gardening art which we think will deeply interest our readers and, compared with some at- tempts at water gardening we occa- sionally see — square or oval stone margined basins surrounded with plantations of balsams, lantanas Cen- turea gyninocarpa and similar incon- gruous material — it is not without its lesson. EXPERIENCE WITH PEONY SEED. I had a lot of seeds last year — 1906 —and I thought that, to make the labor short, I would collect them in two gatherings, so after gathering the first lot, I put them away in paper bags, two or three weeks, until I had made the last gathering, and then sowed the entire lot in flats, and placed them in an unhealed greenhouse, covering them extra cold nights with old boards, although at times they were slightly frozen — in the meantime keeping the seeds moistened. Now, judge of my surprise when the last gathered seeds came up thickly, while the first gathered were yet hidden In the earth, and the earth still presents its unbroken surface. The seeds evi- dently holding to their tradition — not to come up until the second year — while the second lot are stealing a march on time and are coming with a rush. Now, why is this? The first lot of seed were of that rich nut brown color that the florist says is all right, while many of the second lot lacked that ripe look, and had an appearance of immaturity, but both lots appeared plump and full. Was Nature trying to harden the seed against the time of planting, conserving her forces, as it were, while in the second lot the germinating qualities were progressing to their final completion? Can any one recall a similar experience or suggest an explanation? GEORGE HOLLIS. South Weymouth, Mass. CROTONS AT GIRARD COLLEGE. Edwin Lonsdale, superintendent of the Girard College grounds has effected a number of improvements on the croton and has a fine display in store for the visitors in August. His efforts have been especially rich in the way of short-jointed varieties for edging purposes. Girard College may not be on the convention program but '.vill well repay a visit. The annual flower show of the Vil- lage Improvement Society, Southamp- ton, Mass., will be held August 16. BEDDING PLANTS Of Every Description Also a fine tot of Palms in all sizes, such as Kentlas. Arecas, Latanias, Phoenix and Cocos. Pandanufl Veltchll and utllls, Cra- tons. Dracaena^t. Nepenthes, Arallas, Araucarlas, Aspidistras, Ferns suitable for dishes, in leading varieties. Clbotlum Schledel from $ I. CO to $3 ooeach. Will book contracts for Azaleas for future delivery. Wholesale Price List on application. A. LEUTHY & CO., Importers and Exporters, Growert and Dealeri, PerklBi St. Nnraeriei, Roslindalc, BOSTON, MASS. GERANIUMS 3000 to 4000 Geraniums, S. A. Nutt, Beaute Poitevine, in 3 and 3>; in. pots, $6.00 per 100. 200 Beaute Poitevine. very large plants, 13-15 inches in diameter, $6.00 per dozen. Call and iuspect the stock before buying elsewhere. A. C. LAKE Wellesley HKIs Mass. June 15, 1907 HORTICULTURE, 789 WMAMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMmMAWM Cold Storage Lilies All live and up-to-date florists grow COLD STORAGE LILIES THE forcing of cold storage IMles is no longer an experiment. If you have not already grown some of these we can refer you to handreds of flor- ists who make a success of this method and have lilies "all the year round" — The same as Lily of the Valley, Our lilies are bought for and placed in cold storage for the express purpose of delivering bulbs in the summer time. Lilium longiflnrum and giganteuni take about two months to bloom from Ulium Longiflorutn Giganteum — Cold Storage Per loo Per loco 7(0 9-in. bulbs, 300 in case... $ 8.00 $ 75.00 9 to 10" " 200'* '• ... 13.00 125.00 Lilium Longiflonim Multiflorum — Cold Storage 9 to lo-in, bulbs, 200 in case. ■ . 11.00 100.00 NIonsters 100 " " ... 15 CO time of planting from cold storage. Speciosum from five to six months, so that longiflorum wanted for Thanksgiving and Christmas should be planted about Oct. ist, and speciosum and auratum about July ist. We have limited quantities of the following varieties on hand and ofler subject to being unsold and at the prices named; will hold not later than Oct. ist, for our customers without any additional charges for cold storage. ORDER TO-DAY. All cases repacked before shipment. Full cases sold at 1000 rate. Lilium Speciosum Rubrum— Cold storage Lilium Speciotum Melpomene — Cold Storage Per 101 Per 1000 8 to g-in. bulbs, 200 " " ... 9.00 80,00 9toii*' " 150" " ... li.OO 115.00 Lilium Auratum— Cold Storage 8 to g-in bulbs, 160 in case.. . 5.50 50 Oo 9 to II " " 120" "... 0 00 8O.O0 11 to 13" " 75" " ... IG-OO I50.0o ARTHUR T. BODDINerON, 342 West 14th St., NEW YORK CITY Per 100 Per icoo 8 to 9-in. bulbs, 200 in case .. 8.00 75.00 9 to 11 " " 150 " " ... 12.50 110.00 Lilium Speciosum Album— Cold Storage 8 to 9-in. bulbs, 200 " ** ... 3.00 80.00 9 to 11 " '■ 140" " ... 16.00 l.">0 00 20000 Calla Lily BuHs-fflHopita fCeraniumS Calla ^thiopica, 10 inches circumference $10.00 100 lOOO 0.00 $90.00 900 80.00 800 70.00 7.00 60.(0 5.50 45.00 4 50 35 00 3 50 25 00 2.25 15.00 The above Bulbs are all warranted to be free from disease, and safe arrival is guaranteed. My first car leaves for the East promptly on July 15. If cash is sent with the order I will prepay the freight, which is 15 per cent value of the bulbs. L WITTING, n-23 Kennan Street. SANTA CRUZ, CAL. WHOLESALE TRADE LIST Plants from 2>^ in. pots, 50c. per doz. $3.00 per 100 Ageratum Inimitable, Blue Perfection, Heliotropes, tpomaea Heavenly Blue, variegated Periwinkle, Lobelia, Parlor Ivy, Snapdragon Giant White. Shasta Daisies, 3 varieties. Bouvardia Humolbdtii for sum- mer flowennj. Night-BIooming Jasmine. Asparagus plumosus and SprenLjeni, strong plants, 5-inch pots, $a,oo per doz. Passiflora coerulea, Pfordii X Mammoth Beauty, a hardy variety from 4-inch pots, $1,00 per doz; 3-inch pot plants. 75c. per doz. Clematis piniculata, 3-inch pot*^, 75c. per doz , $5.00 per 100, Clematis, large-flowering varieties, home grown, two year old plants, $ j 00 per doz. Swainsona alba, 3-inch pots, 75c. per doz., $5 00 per 100. Hardy Scotch Pinks, 5 varieties, large clumps from open ground, $i.oc per doz ; Achyranthes Lindenii, Alternantheras, yellow, 2ji-inch p'ts, $2 00 per 100. Asparagus Sprengeri, seedlings from flats at $1.00 per 100. Chrysanthemums, best leading varieties, White, Vellow and Pink Plants from 2j'^-inch pots, $2.00 per 100. C. EiSELE, IthandRoyStreets, PHILADELPHIA, PA. SOME GIVE TOr QUANTITY SOME GIVE YOl QUALITY I GIVE YOU BOTH Boston and Scotti Ferns Dozen, $6.00; 100, $45.00: lOOO, $400.00 From 6-inch pots GERANIUMS Assorted Colors — 4-inch — in Bud only $6.00 per 100 CASH WITH ORDER OR SATISFACTORY REFERENCES WM. C, SMITH, StJJi^usT MARKET ST., Philadelphia Bedding Plants I have the following stock to ofter iu any size and in any quantity : ( SPLENDENS SfliVifli BONFIRE UQIlia ( ST. LOUIS COLEUS in eight varieties AQERATUM, dwarf blue aERHAN IVY HELIOTROPE, Little Giant RAHBLER ROSES in 6, 7 and 8 in. pots JOHN SCOTT Rutland Road and East 45tli St. Telephone aSgo Bedford. BROOKLYN, N. Y, DRACAENA INDIVISA 25c. to $r.oo each. Varleeated Funklas, out of 3 in. pots, $.500 per 100. Calla LllieSt '" ^^'^ or bloom, in 3 and 6 in. pots, 35c. each; $^000 per 100. Large Marshal Niel Roses, $[.co each, K- E. JUUL, Elizabeth, N J. QERANlUnS, standard varieties and nov- elti( s for $2 00 per 100 up to 75c each. We will send one thousand in twenty varieties, our selection single and double for $i3.oo. Caesar Franck. Beautiful soft crimson Ivy Geranium, 1905 Novelty, 25c each, $1.50 per doz., $10.00 per 100 Alliance, the handsome semi double hybrid between an Ivy and a Zonal color of the Col. Baden-Powell, strong robust grower, 25 cts. each, $[.50 per doz., $ 10 00 per 100. Special offer for a short time. To in- troduce the newer v;iTieties and to give an opportunity to have ihem thoroughly tested we will for a short time send one each of 100 varieties of the 11305 and 1906 noveltes, our selection for $ icoo cash. This collection will include those of such noted introducers as Bruant, Lemoine, Rozain-Houchalat and H. Canneil & Sors and represent one of the finest collections of geranium novelties ever offered in this country. Do not ask us to send less than 100 at this price. If you haven't our Geranium Catalogue send for it. All stock is in A No. i condition and from 2 inch pots, unless otherwise stated. Our wholesale catalogue to the trade only. Visitors always welcome CASH WITH ORDER R.Vincent, Jr., & Sons Co. WHITE MARSH, MD. Geraniums Geraniums The following varieties, in 4 in. pots, in bud and bloom, in fine condition. $6 per 100. S. A. Nutt, Beaute Poitevine, LaFayette, John Doyle, Bruanti, Marq. Castellane, Trego, Buchner, Richard Brett, Ricard, F. Perkins, Jean Viaude, Double Grant, Marq. de Montmort and several others. Selection of sorts to remain with us. Cash to accompany all orders. J. E. FELTHOUSEN 154 Van Vranken A SCHENECTADY, N. Y. GERANIUMS S. A. Nutt. Telegraph and Mme. Buch- ner in bud and bloom from 4 In. pots; .\1 stock; $8-00 per 100; stock plants of same varieties, 5 In., $12.00 per 100; good fur tub work. Vincas Variegated, 5 In., fine stock, $2.00 per doz.; $15.00 per 100. Cash with order. P. EN6ELIIAII & SOU., PItlsflelll, MISS. In writing to Advertisers kindly mention Horticulture 790 HORTICULTURE, June 15, 1907 I N.B. NO POSTPONEMENT Of Weddings or Graduations on account of cold wcjthcr. GET READY to supply your customers with up-to-date Baskets, Vases, and Fetchy Trimmings. Commencement Baskets We have the most beautiful, varied and extensive assortment of these Creations in America. They are irresistible. Prices 15 cents to $1.25 each. A money-making collection shipped for $10.00. Try it. INSCRIPTIONS, BOUQUET HOLDERS, CREPE PAPER, VASES, TONE WARE, FIBRE RIBBON, and all other Seasonable Supplies. THE 20th CENTURY PL.VNT STAND, Always Useful. Send for complete catalogue. H. BAYERSDORFER & CO., 1129 Arch St., PWla., Pa. The Florists Supply House of America. NEW YORK FLORISTS' CLUB. The meeting for .Tune, the last until September, on Monday evening, 10th inst., was a very interesting one al- though no special topic had been as- signed for consideration and there were 55 members present. The subject of a club room, rented or. owned, was discussed at lengtb and was left for settlement by the board of trustees. J. C. Vaughan, who was a visitor, made some remarks relative to the National Flower Show to be held in Chicago, and F. H. Traendly stated that it was understood that all the money required for this affair had been guaranteed. The outing committee reported all ready for the picnic of July 2, with program of sporting events all ready and ample list of trophies. W. P. Craig was present with an exhibit of Nephrolepis Amerpohlii, which the judges honored w ith a certificate of merit. Committees were appointed as follows: Transportation to S. A. F. convention at Philadelphia next Au- gust, Messrs. F. H. Traendly, John Young, J. B. Nngent; resolutions on death of lather of E. V. Hallock, Alex. AVallace, Patrick O'Mara, John Birnie; on death of Julius Kretschmar, John Scott, Patrick O'Mara, A. Jaennecke. NORTH SHORE HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY. This society held its regular meet- ing June 7, President McGregor in the chair. John D. Morrison gave a very interesting and instructive lec- ture on insect pests. On June 21 Wra. Miller of Lynn will speak on Panama and the West Indies. The show committee wish to announce that owing to the backward season the rose show will be held at a later date than printed in the schedule, due notice of which will be given later. CLUB AND SOCIETY NOTES. The Elberon Horticultural Society, Hlbercn, N. J., will hold their rose and strawberry show on June 17. The Lynn Horticultural Society, Lynn, Mass., held their meeting on June 'i, and listened to interesting ad- dresses by E. F. Dwyer on peonies and Rev. C. L. Peterson on The Se- quoia tree of California. The annual rose exhibition will be held on June 22. vania held its closing meeting on June &. A reception was held in the Botan- ical Garden in the afternoon. In the evening the honorary president C. C. Harrison gave the introductory ad- dress, Studies in Economic Botany were discussed by R. H. True, and IJr. U. Gildersleeve spoke of The relations of bacteria and plant dis- eases. Stories of the familiar flowers were given by various members. TO LAY OUT A TENNIS COURT. Dear Editor; — Would you give me the measure- ments and directions for laying out a tennis court, through your valuable paper, HORTICULTURE. Thanking you for the same and trusting to see a reply in due time. Sincerely yours, W. McK. The correct dimensions of a tennis court, can be best found in a little 10 cent publication by Spaulding, the athletic outfitters, who have branches in nearly all the large cities. Besides dimensions many practical hints are also given. The pamphlet can be pro- cured in any sporting goods store. It would be impossible to lay down any one rule or method tor construct- ing a court as the position, nature of the available drainage and several other things have to be taken into consideration, the two chief objects to attain being a perfectly drained court, and a surface that will keep perfectly smooth, damp enough so that it will not "dust," and at the same time not adhere to the tennis shoes ot the players. The most perfect sur- face I ever saw was only attained after many things had been tried. The body of the court was built about 18 inches with stone, starting with cobbles and finishing off with the finest gravel, but every thing we tried, from all kinds of sand, sifted ashes, etc., would not give the necessary "firm" footing. At last we ran across a seam in a gravel pit, that was gravel and very coarse sand with small particles ot clayey loam in it. This material when dampened and well rolled proved per- fect and held for a season at a time. CHARLES INGRAM. The Botanical Society ot Pennsyl- BETWEEN YOU AND ME, What do you think of the Buyers' Directory and Ready Reference Guide of HORTI- CULTURE? I always look it over be- fore I do any buying. OBITUARY. Julius Kretschmar, aged 62 years, died at his home, Lincoln Road, Flat- bush, N. Y., on Saturday, June 8. The funeral took place on Tuesday, June 11. Mr. Kretschmar was for many years a member of the Society of Julius Kkktschmak. American Florists and the New York Florists' Club. He was formerly in business in Flathush and afterwords at West Nyack with his brother, H. G. Kretsc.hmar. For some time he has been in precarious health. PUBLICATIONS RECEIVED. A Peony Check List. Including the leading varieties of Peonies of which authentic descriptions can be found in horticultural literature. Prepared by John Eliot Coit with the co-operation of the committee on nomenclature of the American Peonv Society. Pub- lished at the N. ¥.' State College of .■Vgriculture at Cornell University. In compiling this list of 2706 peony names, with numerous references, Mr, Colt has plainly performed a most arduous task. No claim is made for perfection or completeness but a good beginning has been made and with the foundation now laid the further prose- oition of this useful work will be less difficult. The list is arranged alpha- bet ically. Every one interested in the peony will want a copy. June 15, 1907 HORTICULTURE '.91 NEWS NOTES. Royston & Fenton have started iu business in Evansville, Ind. Wheadon Bros., 29 So. Warren St., Syracuse, N. Y., have gone out of busi- ness. Samuel Cape has purchased the Butler street store of L. I. Neff, Pitts- burg, Pa. Samuel A. Woodrow has started in the wholesale palm business at S-T West 30th street. New York. The Mt. Desert Nurseries have opened their Main street store at Bar Harbor, Me., for the season. The capital stock of the United Slates Nursery Co., Rich, Miss., has been increased from $25,000 to $75,000. W. H. Siebrecht and wife of Astoria, N. Y., sailed on June 5 for a three months' trip in Holland, Germany and Switzerland. Arthur Clark, Cambridge, Mass., has filed a voluntary petition in bank- ruptcy; liabilities, $4795, of which $117 is secured. There are about 70 un- secured creditors and no assets. It is stated that John Hartje, a pioneer tlorist of Indianapolis, Ind., has retired from business and in the early fall will start on a tour of the ■world. W, W. Seekins has recently secured a 99-yeaj-s' lease upon the corner of Third avenue and Superior St., Du- luih., Minn., ancl will erect ar $18,000 building therton, with greenhouse in the rear. The store will be equipped with all modern conveniences. Jackson & Perkins Company are es- tablishing a specimen garden of roses which they intend shall eventually in- clude all varieties that are suffi- ciently hardy for out-door planting in Western New York. More than seven hundred and fifty different kinds were set out the past spring, and many others will be added next season. In laying out the planting each class of roses was placed by itself, and un- der each class the kinds of similar colors are grouped together so as to facilitate the stud.\ and comparison of them. The garden will also be used as a place for carrying on hybridiza- tions with a view to obtaining valu- able new sorts, and especial attention is to be paid to this line of work in the future. R ORAL SCRIPT LETTERS AND EMBLEMS ONCE USED ALWAYS USED For';alcby all first classsui ply h uses. Madeby ORAL MFG. CO. 26 Hawley St., Boston The Park Floral Co. J. A. VALENTINE Pres. DENVER, COLORADO 644 Fourth Ave., LOUISVILLE, KY. JACOB SCHUIZ, Put PInworC °' BEST QUALITY in season UUI riuneia delivered promptly to anv address. Write, Telegraph or Telephone. Cumberland and Home Phones 223 and 984. BOSTON FLORIST LEHER CO. Haimfacturert of FLORISTS' LETTERS This irooden box nicely stained and Taraished, 18x30x12, made in two sec- tions, one for each size letter, given away with first order of 500 letters Block Letters, 1 54 or 2 inch size per 100, $3. Script Letters, 3. Fastener with each letter or word. Used by leading florists everywhere and for ssile by all wholesale florists and supply dealers N. F. McCarthy, Manager 66 Pearl Street. BOSTON, MA55. JOHN BREITMEYER'S Cor. Miami and Qratiot Aves. DETROIT, MICH. Artistic Designs . . . High Grade Gut Blooms We cover all Michigan points and co«d •ection* ef Ohio, Indiana and Canada J. HAUSWIRTH Temporarily Located -at- 13 Congress Street CHICAGO AUDITORIUM ANNEX Tel. Harrlesn 586 SAMUKI^ MURRAY Florist Coates House Conservatory leU BROADWAY, KANSAS CITY, MO Both 'Phones 2670 Mafn FRED C. WEBER FLORIST OLITE STREET ol. LUlJlo» vUjt EstabUslied 1873 Lone Distance Phone BeU Lladell «7« WILLIAM L.ROCK Flower Co. KANSAS CITY, - MO. will carefully execute orders for Kansas City and any town in Mitsouri or Kansas. William J. Smyth FLORIST Cor. Michigan Ave. and 31st St., CHICAGO We ship to all points in Illinois and Iowa. Phones: Douglas 744, Douglas 523, Douglas 740 ATLAHTA. ATLANTA FLORAL CO. " im:r' Atlanta Georgia. Florists Out of Town Taking orders for delivery In New York City or Vicinity can have them filled in best manner and specially delivered by .... • Thomas Young, Jr. 41 W. 28th Street, New York ALEX. McCONNELL 57X Fifth Ave., New York City Telegraphic orders forwarded to av part of the United States, Canada, and an principal dtlea of Barope. Urdsts transferred or entrusted b7 the trad* to onr selection for dellreiy on stsaa- ships or elsewhere reeelro spoeUl attention. Telephone Calls, 340 and 341 38tli St. Cable Address, ALEXCORJfEIX NOTE NEW ADDRESS WILLIAM H.DONOHOE FLORAL DECORATOR 17 East 28th St., New York Special Attention to Theatre and Steamer Order* and reliable deliveries guaranteed DAVID CLARKE'S SONS Deliver orders from any part of the country to New York City Or 0UT=Q01Na STEAMERS Write or telegraph 2139-2141 Broadway, New York Telephone 1552-1553 Columhus YOUNG & NUGENT 42 West 28 St., NEW YORK "FLOWERS BY TELEORMMI •' OtDE BROSCO TLORISTS WASHINGTON, D. C. GUDE'5 Geo. H. Cooke FLORIST Connecticut Avenue and L Street WASHINQTON. D. C. Send flower orders for delivery in BOSTON and all NEW ENGLAND POINTS THOS. F? CALVIN 124 TremontSt.. Boston Theodore Miller FLORIST Long Distance Ph»«M: Bell, Fsrsst 5E; Klnl»cls Delmar 4832 Dolmar Boul. 8T. LOUIS, MO. T92 HORTICULTURE June 15, 1907 MMMMMMWMMMMMAMmWMIMAMMMfMIMAMAMAMMW BEAUTIES PEONIES- CHOICE STOCK, $25.00 per 100 IN QUANTITY SWEET PEAS LONG STEHS - VERY CHOICE - $1 .OO to $ 1 .50 per iOO LEO NIESSEN GO. TlS^^V 1209 Arch St., PHILA. store open from 7 A. M. to 8 P. M. tmttim0*iy*m»/yw»n0*ivyyftyyyyv**)iy*fyy*M»yyyvyt^ S.S.PENNOGK MEEHAN GO- THE ^L^^tsWhl PHILADELPHIA 1608-1618 LUDLOW ST, Store closes at 8 p. m |/J|f f FY^ $4.00jper WO. The ^^'-'-'- ' Best in the Country SWEET PEAS %r"ioVS 1 EVERTTHIKG SEASOHABLE IM CUT FLOWERS • EDWARD REID, *P?Dd Mn., $3.50 100; $30.00 1000. Plants grown of seed taken from tbe cream of my well known strain. Christ. Wlnterlcli, Cycla- men Specialist, Defiance. Oblo. DAHLIAS David Herbert & Son, Atco, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. Dahlias, stron^r field roots. ^n,od assort- ment to exchange for plants 'if rarnatiou Boston MarUet, Enchantress. 11. W. Mann, Stonghtcii. Mass. DECORATIVE PLANTS A. Leuthy & Co., RosUndale. Mass. For page see LJst of Advertisers. Julius Roebrs, Rutherford, N. J. For page see Ust of Advertisers. DRACAENAS K. E. Juul. Elizabeth, N. J. Dracaena Indivisa. For page see List of .^dvert'.sers. Anton Schultheis, College Point, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Dracaena teruinulls from bench, fine. J25.0O 100. Carl Ilagenburger, West Men- tor. Ohio. Dracaenas, Indlvlsa, 3-ln., $5.00 per 100; «-ln., $6.00 per doz.; 7-ln., 30 to 34 Ins. high, 75c. each, $9.00 per doz.; 8-ln. $12.00 per doz. Terralnalis, 3-ln., $2.00 per doz.; 6-ln., 75c. each; 4-ln., 25c. each, $3.00 per doz. The Geo. Wittbold Co., 1657 Buck- ingham Place, Chicago. * FERNS Baur Floral Co., Erie, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. A. Leuthy & Co., RosUndale, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. H. H. Barrows & Son, Whitman, Mass. Nephrolepts Whltmanl. For page see List of Advertisers. Slebrecht & Son, Rose Hill Nurseries, New Rochelle, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. The F. R. Plerson Co., Tarrytownon-Hudson, N. Y. Nephrolepis Piersonl Elegantlsslma. For page see List of Advertisers. Wm. C. Smith, 61st and Market Sts., Philadelphia. Boston and Scottil Ferns. For page see List of .idvertisers. FICUS Baur Floral Co., Erie, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. FLORAL PHOTOGRAPHS Floral Photographs. Foley's 226-228-1-2 Bowery, New York. FLORISTS' LETTERS. Boston Florist Letter Co., 84 Hawley St., Boston. Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. G. A.^SutherTand"^.. 34 Hawley St., Boston, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. Koral Mfg. Co.. 26 Hawley St., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. FLORISTS SUPPLIES N. F. McCarthy & Co., 84 Hawley St., Boston, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. H. M. Robinson & Co., 15 Province St., and 9 Chapman PI., Boston, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. The KFrvan Co., 20 W. 27th St., N. T. Decorative Evergreens. For page see List of Advertisers. Reed & Keller, 122~W. 25th St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. J. B. Murdoch & Co., 545 Liberty St., Pittsburg, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. H. Bayersdorfer & Co.. 1129 Arcb St., Philadelphia. For page see List of Advertisers. FLOWERS BY TELEGRAPH Alex. McConnell, New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Fred C. Weber, 4326-28 Olive St., St. Louis. Mo. For page see List of Advertisers. J. Breltmeyer'B Sons, Miami & Oratlot Aves., Detroit, Mich For page see List of Advertisers. Thos. Young, Jr., 41 W. 28th St., N. Y. For page see Ost of Advertisers. George H. Cooke, Washington, D. C. For page see List of Advertisers. Gude Bros. Co., 1214 F St., Washington, D. C. For page see List of Advertisers. Samuel Murray, 1017 Broadway, Kansas City, M >. For page see List of Advertisers. Young & Nugent, 42 W. 28th St., N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Theodore Miller, 4832 Delmar Rd., St. Louis, Mo. For page see List of Advertisers. P. J. Hauswlrth (Temporary address) U Congress St., Chicago. For page see List of Advertisers. William J. Smyth, Michigan Ave and 81st St.. Chicago. For page see List of Advertisers. Wm. H. Rock Flower Co., Kansas City, Mo. For page see List of Advertisers. Theodore Miller, 4832 Delmar Bvd., St. Louis, Mo. For page see List of Advertisers. Park Floral Co., Denver, Colo. For page see List of Advertisers. Thos. F. Galvin, 124 Tremont St., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. Jacob Schulz, 644 4th Ave., Louisville, Ky. For page see List of Advertisers. FLOWER POTS W. H. Ernest, 28th and M Sts., Washington, D. C. For page see List of Advertisers. A. H. Hews & Co., Cambridge, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. Hllflnger Bros., Ft. Edward, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. GERANIUMS J. E. Felthousen, Schenectady, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. K. Vincent, Jr., & Son, White Marsh, Mt For page see List of \dvertisers. A. G. Lake, Welleslcy Hills, M.nss. For page see List of Idvertlsera. R. Engelman & Son, Pittsfield, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. Geraniums — Jean Viand, 4 in., .$6.00 per lOii; Mnic Salli'i-oi. 2 in., .'(;2.oO per 100. W i 1 ligm Doel. I'asc.'ong. It. I. Geraniums fi-ou' 3 1-2 in. pots, S. A. Xutt, Jcnn Viand. I^e Cecile. Thos. Mechati, .fT.fX) per 11:0. 11. W. Mann, Stougbton. Mass. Geraninnis (rue foi- stock — Trego, Ricard, PoUevine, Viauil. M. Bruant, Gaar, Bis- marck. 2 1-4i-. ; Dovle. Telegraph. La Favo- rite. Hill, New i.ife. Nutt, Dbl. Grant. .Taulin. 2c. Cash please. Roney Bros., West Gro\e, Pa. GLADIOLI Arthur Cowee, Meadowvale Farm, Berlin, New York. For psge see List of Advertisers. Gladioli. Write for leaflet. B. Ham- mond Tracy, Cedar Acres, Wenham, Mass. Atlanta Floral Co., Atlanta, Ga. For page see List of Advertisers. David Clarke's Sons, 2139-2141 Broadway, New York. For page see List of Advertisers. W. H. Donohoe, 2 W. 29th St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Mills, the Florist, Jacksonville, Fla. Telegraph or mall orders promptly fllled. Long distance telephone connections. FUCHSIAS Baur Floral Co., Erie, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. GALAX H. M. Robinson & Co.. 15 Province St., and 9 Chapman PI., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. Michigan Cut Flower Co.. 38 & 40 Broad way, Detroit, Mich. For page see List of Advertisers. Galax. Ask for price on case lots. Scran- ton Florists" Supply Co., Scranton, Pa. GLASS Boston Plate & Window Glass Co., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. GLASS, High Grade, Double Thick Green- j house Glass. Lord & Burnham, 1133 Broad- way, N. Y. I GLAZING POINT H. A. Dreer, Philadelphia, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. GLAZING POINTS, Lord & Burnham Special Glazing Nails (I'oints). Lord & Burnham, 1133 Broadway, N. Y. GREENHOUSE BUILDING MATE- RIAL. Lord & Burnham Co., 1133 Broadway, New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Plerson U-Bar Co., 1 Madison Sq., N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. HItchlngs & Co., 1170 Broadway, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. .i. T. Stearns Lumber Co., Neponset, Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. King Construction Co., N. Tonawanda, N. T. For page see List of Advertisers. J. C. Monlnger Co., 117 East Blackhawk St., Chicago, HI. For page see List of Advertisers. Weathered Co., Box 789, New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Foley Mfg. Co., 471 W. 22nd St., Chicago. For page see List of Advertisers. Metropolitan Material Co., 1398-1408 Metro- politan Ave., Brooklyn, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. S. Jacobs & Sons, 1365-79 Flushing Ave., B rook lyn, N. Y. D. Illffe, 49 Washington St. N., Boston. Piping and Construction. GREENHOUSE CONSTRUCTION Frank Van Assche, Jersey City, N. J. GREENHOUSE CONSTRUCTION. Seml- Iron Greenhouses, New Truss Houses and Iron Frame Houses. Lord & Barnham, 1133 Broadway, N. Y. GREENHOUSE HOSE Mineralized Rubber Co., 18 Cliff St., N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. GUTTERS GUTTERS, Cast Iron Gutters, L. & B. Improved V Shaped Gutter with drip gut- ter attachment. Lord & Burnham, 1133 Broadway, N. Y. In writing to Advertisers Icindly mention Horticulture 798 HARDT FERNS AND SUPPLIES H. M. Roblnsoc & Co., IB Province St., >Dd 9 Chapman PI., Boston, Masi. For page see List ot AdTertlsen. Crowl Pern Co., MUllngton, Mass. Fancy and Dagger Ferns. For page see List of Advertisers. The Kerran Co., 20 W. 27th St., New York. For page see List of Advertlsen. lUehlgan Cnt Flewer Co., 88 & 40 Broad- way, Detroit, Mich. Fancy Ferns. For page see List of Advertisers. B. A. Heaven, Evergreen, Ala, Fadeless Sheet Moss. For page see JUst of Advertisers. A full line of ferns, galax, and all wild greens. N. F. McCarthy & Co., 84 Haw- ley St., Boston. HARDT FERENNIAXS M. H. Walsh, Woods Hole, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. HEATING APPARATUS Lord & Bumham Co., 1133 Broadway, New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Plerson U-Bar Co., 1 Madison Sq., N. Y. For page see List of Adver^n^.-s. HItchlngs & Co., 1170 Broadway, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Kroeschell Bros., 86 Erie St., Chicago. For page see List of .\dvertlsem. W. W. Castle, 170 Summer St., Boston. Fer page see List of Advertlsen. Johnston Heating Co., 1133 Br'dway, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. HORSES Useful work-horses for florists' spring work; also florists' delivery wagons, good as new. IJdward Hlgglns, 1 West 28th St., New York. HERBACEOUS PLANTS BobWnk & Atkins, Rutlieiford, X. J. HOT-BED SASH The A. T. Steams Lumber Co., Neponsat, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. Plerson tJ-Bar Co., 1 Madison Sq., N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. HItchlngs & Co., 1170 Broadway, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Lord & Burnham Co., 1133 Broadway, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. HOT W^ATER CIRCULATOR W. W. Castle, 170 Summer St., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. HYDRANGEAS. John C. Hatcher, Amsterdam, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. The F. E. Conine Nursery Co., Straford. Conn. Blue Otaksa Hydrangea. For page see List of Advertisers. INSECTICIDES. Nicotlclde kills all greenhouse pests. P. R. Palethorpe Co., Eleventh St.. Louisville, Ky. For page see List of Advertisers. JAPANESE LILIES. Yokohama Nursery Co., 31 Barclay St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. HORTl CULTURE KENTIAS A. Leuthy & Co., Rosllndale, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. LAWN AND CEMETERY VASES Kramer Bros. Foundry Co., Dayton, Ohio. For page see List of Advertisers. LAIVN MOWER Clipper Lawn Mower Co., Dixon, 111. For page see List of Advertisers. LEADING RETAIL FLORISTS Alex. McConnell, New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Thomas Yonng, Jr., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Fred C. Weber, 4326 Olive St., St. Lonls, Mo. For page Fee List of Advertisers. J. Breltmeyer's Sons, Detroit, Mich. For page see List of Advertisers George B. Cooke, Washlogten, D. C. For page see List of Advertisers Samuel Murray, 1017 Broadway, Kansas City, Mo. For page see List of Advertisers. Gnde Bros. Co., 1214 F St., Washington, D. C. For page see List of Advertisers. Young & Nugent, 42 W. 28th St., N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Theodore Miller, 4832 Delmar Bvd., St. rx>uls. Mo. For page see List of Advertisers. P. J. Hauswlrth (temporary address) 13 Congress St., Chicago. For page see List of Advertisers. William J. Smyth, Michigan Ave. and 81st St., Chicago. For page see List of Advertisers. Wm. H. Rock FlowerCo., Kansas City, Mo! For page see List of Advertisers. Park Floral Co., Denver, Colo. For page see List of Advertisers. Thos. F. Gaivin, 124 Tremont St., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. Atlanta Floral Co., Atlanta, Oa. For page see List of Advertisers. Jacob Schulz, 644 4th Ave., Louisville, Ky. For page see List of Advertlsen. David Clarke's Sons, 2139-2141 Broadway, New York. For page see List of Advertisers. W. H. Donohoe, 2 W. 29th St., New YorkT For page see List of Advertisers. Mills, the Florist, Jacksonville, Fla. Telegraph or mall orders promptly filled. Long distance telephone connections. LTVISTONIAS LIvIstoala RotundifoIIa. Well leaved and clean, $6, $9, $12 per doz. J. Roehrs Co., Rutherford. N. J. LOBELIAS LOBELIA KATHLEEN MALLARD. New. fine dark blue double flower, 2 in. stock, ?2.00 per doz. Julius Roehrs Co., Rutherford, N. J. MASTICA F. O. Pierce Co., 170 Fulton St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. MISCELLANEOUS PLANTS. Per 100 200 3 1-2 in. pots Rose Geraniums. . 7.00 2000 3 12 In. pots Geraniums 7.00 2000 2 1-4 in. pots Glechoma and Ger- man Ivy 2.00 23,000 strong transplanted Asters, leading sorts, 75c. per 100, $6.00 per 1000. 200 Vencia Varrigated, 3% in 6.00 500 Altemanthera Brilliant, 2>4 In.. 2.00 Cohanzie Carnation Greenhouses, New London, Conn. June 1.5, 1907 MOON VINES Godfrey Aschmann, 1012 Ontario St., PUIa. For page see List of Advertlsen. MOSCHOSMAS Moschcsma riparlnm, a valuable new Christmas flowering plant. Write for de- scriptive circular and price list. Chas. H. Totty, Madison, N. J. NICO-FUME Kentucky Tobacco Product Co., Louisville, Ky^ NIKOTEEN APHIS PUNK. Nicotine Mfg. Co., St. Louis, Uo. NURSERY STOCK John Waterer & Sons, Ltd., American Nursery, Bagshot, England. For page see List of Advertisers. Cottage Gardens Co., Queens, N. Y. Specimen Nursery Stock. For page see List of Advertisers. The Conard & Jones Co., West Grove, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. The F. B. Conine Nursery Co., Stratford, Conn. Blue Otaksa Hydrangeas. For page see List of Advertisers. The Wm. H. Moon Co., Morrlsvllle, Pa. American Arborvltae. For page see List of Advertisers. Oak Hill Nurseries, 114 Poplar St., Rosllndale, Mass. Berberls Thunbergll. For page see List of Advertlsen. New England Nurseries, Bedford, Mass. Shrubs, Roses and Herbaceous Perennials. For page see List of Advertisers. Nursery Stock. N. F. McCarthy ft Co., 84 Hawley St., Boston, Mass. ORCHID PLANTS Lager & Hurreil, Summit, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. Sander, St. Albans, England. Importers, Exporters, Growers, Hybrldlata. For page see List of Advertlsen. Julius Roehrs Co., Rutherford, N. 1. For page see List of Advertlsen. Carrillo & Baldwin, Secancus, N. ]. For page see List of Advertisers. A. Held, 11-19 William St., New York. For page see List of Advertlsen. Selbrecht & Son, Rose Hill Nnrserte*. New Rochelle, N. Y. For page see List of Advertlsen. Jos. A. Manda, 191 Valley Road, W. Orange, N. J. Orchids, Orchid Baskets, Peat. For page see List of Advertlsen. Ordonez, De Nave & Co., Madison, N. J., Box 105. For page see List of Advertise™. PALMS A. Leuthy & Co., Rosllndale. Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. Slebrecht & Son, Rose Hill Nurseries, New Rochelle, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Anton Schultheis, College Point, N. For page see List of Advertisers. PAINT AND PUTTY PAINT AND PUTTY: Ideal Greenhouse Lead; Special Greenhouse Putty. Lord 4 Burnham, 1133 Broadway, N. Y. PANSY PLANTS. Large, strong transplanted Pansy Plants. Dreer's Royal Exhibition and Vaughan's International, $1.00 per 100; $7..'iO per 1.000; smaller transplarted, $5.00 per 1,000. Send for sample and price list of other plants. Frank Shearer & Son, BInghamton, N. Y. For List of Advertisers See Page 801 June 15, 1907 HORTICULTURi: 799- PATENTS Slggen & Slggers, Washington, D. C. For page see LJst of AdTertisen. PEONIES Wholesale grower of peonies. List of 100 Tarletles. J. F. Rosenaeld, West Point, Neb. PIPE AND FITTINGS PIPE AND FITTINGS. Cast Iron and Wronght Pipe, Valves, Elbows, Pipe Hooks. Automatic Air Headers, etc. Lord & Bomham, 1133 Broadway, N. Y. PI.ANT STANDS The Wittbold plant stand, $18.00 per doz. The Geo. Wittbold Co., 1657 Buckingham Place, Chicago. PLANT BED CLOTH Mineralized Rubber Co.. 18 CUfT St., N. T. For page see List of Advertisers. POT HANGERS Pot hangers, Kramer's $1 doz. by exp., 11.26 bj mall. I. N. Kramer & Son, Cedar Rapids, la. BAFFIA Raffia, prime long fiber, sound and strong, ten cents the pound, nine dollars the hun- dred pounds; terms cash. A. Rolker & Sons, New York. P. 0. Box 759. RHODODENDBONS John Waterer & Sons, Ltd., American Nursery, Bagshot, Eng. For page see List of Advertisers. McHutchlson & Co., 17 Murray St., N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. F. R. Plerson Co., Tarrytown, N. Y. F. W. Kelsey, 150 Broadway, N. Y. ROSES M. H. Walsh, Woods Hole, Mass. Hardy Roses, H. T. Roses and Ramblers. For page see List of Advertisers. A. N. Plerson, Cromwell, Conn. For page see List of Advertisers. The Conard & Jones Co., West Grove, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. Bay State Nurseries, No. Ablngton, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. Thomas Roland, Nahant, Mass. Lady Gay Roses. For page see List of Advertisers. John C. Hatcher, Amsterdam, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Montrose Greenhouses, Montrose, Mass. Grafted Biides and 'Maids on English Manettl. For page see List of Advertisers. P. R. Quinlan, Syracuse, N. Y. For page see List of Advcrtisars. Benjamin Dorrance, 3 Dorrance Farm, Dorranceton, Pa. Rose Plants. Bobbink & Atkins. Rutherford, N. J. Grafted Brides and 'Maids on Maples. Low-budded roses. No. 1, $95.00; No. 1 1-2, $65.00 1000. H. T. Jones, Elizabeth, N. J. 1500 American Beauty Plants in 4 in. pots, at $10.00 per 100; $80.00 per 1000. Address John Kiotzmann, MEdlson, N. J. Roses, Bride, Bridesmaid, Ivory, 2 1-2 in., shifted from 2 in., $3.00 per 100; $25.00 per 1000. Wm. B. Sands, Lake Roland. Md. Baby Rambler roses, fine dormant stock, one year, $12 per 100, 2 1-4-ln. pot plants, extra well rooted, $4 per 100, $30 per M. Orders booked for delivery now or any time up to late spring. Samples free. Brown Brothers Company, Rochester, N. Y. SEEDS T. J. Grey & Co., 32 So. Market St., Beaton. Mass. For page see List of Advertlseia. Joseph Breck & Sons 51 and 62 N. Market St., Boston, HaM. For page see List of Advertisers. W. Atlee Burpee & Co., Philadelphia. For page see List of Advertisers. J. M. Thorburn & Co., 83 Barclay St., N. For page see List of Advertisers. A. T. Boddlngton, 342 W. 14th St., N. Y. Primula Seed. For page see List of Advertisers. H. F. MIchell Co., 1017 Market St, Phils. For page see List of Advertisers. James Vlck's Sons, Rochester, N. Y. Aster Seed. For page see List of Advertisers. HJalmar Hartmann & Co., 12 Stormgade, Copenhagen, Denmark. Cauliflower and Cabbage Seed. For page see List of Advertisers. Rickards Bros., 37 E. 19th St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Johnson Seed Co., 217 Market St., Phlla. For page see List of Advertisers. R. & J. Farquhar & Co., 6-7 So. Market St., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. Wm. Elliott & Sons, 201 Fulton St., N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. C. C. Morse & Co., 48-56 Jackson St., San Francisco, Cal. For page see List of Advertisers. H. E. Fiske Seed Co., Faneuil Hall Sq., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. Augustus Zirngiebel, Needham, Mass. Giant Pansies. For page see List of Advertisers. I sell only reliable flower seeds. Ask for wholesale catalogue. O. V. Zangen, Hoboken, N. J. Surplus Garden Peas— 50 bu. Alaska, $3.25 per bu.; 40 bu. First and Best, $2.00 per bu. New crop northern Michigan grown; none better. W. F. Allen, Salis- bury, Md. SHEEP MANUBE R. & J. Farquhar & Co.. 6 and 7 So. Mar- ket St., Boston. Pulverized Sheep Manure. For page see List of Advertisers. SHEET MOSS B. A. Beaven, Evergreen, Ala. For page see List of Advertisers. SMAIX FRUIT PLANTS Dewberry plants, Lucretia and Austin. $5.00 per 1000, $20.00 per 5000; Premo, $6.00 per 1000, $25.00 per 5000; Turner red rasp- berry plants, $6.00 per 1000, $25.00 per 6000. W. F. Alien, Salisbury, Md. SPHAGNUM MOSS Live Sphagnum moss, orchid peat and orchid baskets always on hand. Lager & Hurrell, Summit, N. J. SFIBEA Splrea, extra fine clumps In leading va- riety. F. W. O. Schmltz, Prince Bay, N. T. STEAM TRAP B. Hlppard, Youngstown. O. STBA'WBEBBY PLANTS Strawberry plants. 90 best varieties, stock unexcelled. Ask for prices on what you want. W. F. Allen, Salisbury, Md. VEGETABLE PLANTS Tumstoes, iidM iier lOiX). Willow Brook. Greonliouses. Fayetteviile, N. Y. 50,000 large 4-year old Barrs Mammoth Asparagus roots, $6.00 per 1000: $25.00 per 5000. (600 will Oil a sugar barrel.) Ad- dress W. F. Alien, Salisbury, Md. We can furnisli Strawberry plants and'- Asparagus loots from April first to Decem- ber first. Spring prices hold until August first. Hitchcock's Nurseiy, Agawam, Mass. VENTILATING APPABATUS Plerson U-Bar Co., 1 Madison Sq., N. T. For page see List of Advertisers. Hltchlngs & Co., 1170 Broadway, N. T. For page see List of Advertisers. Weathered Co., 46-48 Marlon St., N. T. For page see List of Advertisers. Foley Mfg. Co., 471 W. 22nd St., Cblcaga. For page see List of Advertisers. The Advance Co., Richmond, Ind. For page see List of Advertisers. 3. C. Monlnger Co., 421 Hawthorne Ays., Chicago. The Chicago Lifter. VENTILATING MACHINERY, New Model encased, self-oiling gear; Standard' Model Open Gear. Lord & Bumham, 1188 Broadway, N. Y. VIOLETS H. R. Carlton, Wllloughby, O. Violet, Gov. Herrlck. -WEED KILLEB Amer. Horticultural Distributing Co., Martinsburg, W. Va. Target Brand Weed Killer. For page see List of Advertisers. WILD SMILAX E. A. Beaven, Evergreen, Ala. Southern Smilax. For page see List of Advertisers. 'WIBEWOBK Reed & Keller, 122 W. 25th St., N. X. For page see List of Advertisers. Wlrework. Write for onr catalogna. Holton & Hunkel Co., Milwaukee, Wis. William E. HellBcher's Wire Works, 8*4» Broadway, Detroit, Mich. The "Just Right" kind. Send for |.. I'liiladolphia. For page see List of Advertisers. " Nothing except the mint can make money without advertisimj." — Gladstone. t^" Geutlemen: — Kindl.v discontinue my advertisements of Hanging Baskets as I am way behind on orders. Respectfully, F. W. BALL. Ci?u inttatt\ Feb. tS, iQoj. I@F" Please discontinue my ads. for now. Will have some more stock to offer and shall be glad to send my ad. to HORTI- CTILTURE. JOHN STAMM. Hutchin son , Katt., Mar. iS, iQoy. lEg^ Please discontinue my geranium ad, I have so many inquiries for plants and I am sold out of the small sizes I advertised. WM. DOEL. Pascoag, R, I , April z^, /(?0". EF" Take out the geraniums and salvias from my advertisement. Through this ad- vertisement in HORTICULTURE I have disposed of my surplus stock of both. R. L. GOINSALVOS. IValthaiii, Mass., April o-f, iqoj. ISP" Would say and glad to say that I am sold out of my pansy stock. Thanking .von very kindly for the Immense business .vour paper has alone favored us with. Yours truly, WM. DOBBBRTIN. RiHltester, N. I'., April iQ, lOoj. BS^ You win please not repeat our large advertisement of last week, as the goods we offered have all been sold. Over $500 worth of direct sales from one offer pays us well, as in fact all our advertising In HORTICULTURE does. A. H. HEWS & CO., Inc. Caiithridge, Mass., April 25. i^oy. " When you pay more for the rent of your business house than for advertising your business, you are pursuing a faL-nal.>le offev refused. A. H. AVesthaver, 11 Huntley St., Maiden, Mass. Ludlow, Mass. — Song and game birds are being killed in large num- bers in this vicinity, and the deputy game warden has begun a crusade against the offenders. He has asked the fish and game commissioners to appoint another deputy, for he ac- knowledges he cannot cope alone with this unlawful practice. The birds are killed almost wholly by foreigners, the greatest destruction being on Satur- days and Sundays. There are several thousand Polanders employed in the mills and the majority of them are ig- norant of the law. They go hunting on every occasion and not only kill song birds but often destroy their nests. It is believed that a few con- victions with heavy fines or jail sen- tences would put an end to the slaughter. BETWEEN YOU AND ME, What do you think of the Buyer's Directory and Ready Reference Guide of HORTI- CULTURE? I always look It over be- fore I do any buying. PRICES QUOTED IN THESE COLUMNS ARE FOR DEALERS ONLY ^lSa%"e\5.'i;^^in%1>-rtT^^^^^^^^^ June 15, 1907 HORTlCULTURi: SOS List of Advertisers Page Allen J. K. TJ4 KUea Wm. Stuart C0.794 American Horticultu- ral Distributing Co. 802 Ajnerican Nursery. .-774 Aschmann Godfrey.- '776 Atlanta Floral Co. . • .79' Barrows H.H.& Son. 776 Baur Floral Co 776 Baycrsdorfcr H.& Co. 79°-79' Bay State Nurseries.. 774 Beaven, E. A ,.785 BotMington A. T. 787-7SJ Boston Flonst Letter Co 79t Boston Plate and Win- dow Glass Co 802 Breclc Joseph & Sons 787 Breitmeyer's J. Sons. 791 Bridgeman's Seed Warehouse 787 Burpee W. A. & Co.. 787 Canillo & Baldwin ... 776 Castle W.W 803 Chicago Carnation Co 775 Clarke's David, Sons79t Clipper Lawn Mower Co 80a Conard & Jones 774 Conine F. E. Nursery Co. .. 775 Cooke G. H 79t Cottage Gardens 774 Cowee A 775 Crowl Fern Co 795 Donohue W. H...-. 791 Domer F. Sons & Co. 775 Dreer H. A. 803 Dysart R. J. 79» Edgar, W.W 775 Edwards Folding Box Co 792 Eisele C 789 Klliott Wm. & Sons.. 786 Engelman R . & Son .. 789 Esler J G 803 Ernest W. H 802 Farquhar R. & J. & Co 787 FelthouseB J. E 789 Fenrich J. S 795 Fiske, H. E. .Seed C0.787 Foley Mfg. Co 803 Ford Bros 794 Fromcnt H. E 794 Galvia Thos. F 791 Getmore Box Factory795 Grey T.J. & Co 787 Gudc Bros. Co 791 Guttmaa Alex. J 794 HallAsso 803 Hartmaon Hjalmar & Co 787 Hatcher, John C 774 Hauswirth P. J 791 Held A.. 776 Herbert David&Son- 775 Hews A. H. & Co.... 802 Hilfinger Bros 802 Hltchings&Co 804 Horan E. C 794 Johnson Seed Co 787 Johnston Heating Co. 803 Juul, K. E 789 KastingW. F 795 Kervan Co., The 793 King Cons. Co 803 Koral Mfg. Co 79* Kramer Bros. Fdy. Co 861 Kroeschell Bros.. 800- 803 Lager &Hurrell 776 Lake A. G 788 Langjahr, Alfred H...79'! LeuthyA. &Co 788 Lord & Bumham Co.8o4 Page Maoda Jos. A 776 McCarthy N. F 795 McCoiinell Alex.. .- 791 Mc Hutchinson & Co. 774 McKellar Charles W . 79 < McKUsick.W. E 793 McManus J as 794 Metropolitan Material Co 803 MichellH. F.Co. ...787 Michigan Cut Flower Exchange 79s Millang Charles 794 Miller Theo 79» Mineralized Rubber Co 8o» Milling, A. 789 Moninger J. C 803 Montrose Greenhou- ses 775 Moon Wm. H. Co. --774 Moore, Hent;; & Nash 795 Morse C.C.& Co.... 787 Murdoch J. B.& Co.. 795 Murray Samuel 79' New England Nur- series 774 Niessen Leo. Co.. 775-79" Oak Hill Nurseries . . 774 OrdonczDeNave&Co.776 PalethorpeP. R 802 Park Floral Co 791 Pennock-Meehan Co. 79a Perkins St. Nurseries. 788 Pierce F. 0 802 Pierson A. N 775 PiersonF.R. Co 77* Pierson U Bar Co 804 Poehlmann Bros. Co..79» GREENHOUSES BUILDING OR CON- TEMPLATED. New. Hamilton, O.— H. Hesse, range of vegetable houses. So. Duxbury, Mass.— Mrs. Grace Peterson, one house. Evansville, Ind.— Royston & Fenton, two houses each 22x100. Additions. Flint, Mich.— D. P. Smith, raage of houses. Middletown, O.— Fred Bahm, veget- able houses. Wausau, Wis.— M. Phillips, one house 120x120. Sioux Falls, S. D.— G. A. Thomas, one house 14x60. Wyomissing, Pa. — G. W. Beears, range of houses. Indianapolis, Ind.— Baur & Smith, one house 25x360. Rushvllie, Ind.— G. F. Moore, lorn- houses, each 125 feet. Sumner, Wash.— Woodland Park Floral & Seed Co., range of houses. Quinlan P. R. 775 Randall A. L. Co.... 793 Raynor John I. 794 Reed& Keller 795 ReidEdw 79" Reinberg Peter 793 Rickards Bros 787 Robinson H.M.& Co,79s Rock Wm. L 79' Rochrs luliusCo 776 Roland. Thomas 774 Rolkcr August & SonsSoa Rose Hill Nurseries .774 Sander & Son 776 Schaum & Van Tol . • 774 Scheepers John & Co. 787 Schultheis Anton 776 Schulz Jacob 79' Scott, John 789 Sheridan W. F 794 Siebrecht & Sons 774 Siggers & Siggers 803 Situations & Wants.. 800 Skidelskv S. S 775 Smith W.C 789 Smyth Wm. J.. 79' Stearns A. T. Lumber Co •• ..803 Sutherland Geo. A. Co 792 Thorburn J.M. & Co. 787 TottyChas. H 775 Traendly & Schenck.794 Valentine, J. A 79' Vick'sjas. Sons 787 Vincent R. Jr. & Sons.789 WalshM. H 774 Waterer John & Sons. 774 Weathered Co. 803 Weber F. C 79' Weber H. & Sons 775 Welch Bros 79» Winterson E. F. Co.. 79" Yokohama Nurseries Co 775 Young A. L. &C0....794 Young John 794 Young, Thos. Jr 79« Youn£& Nugent 79' Zirngicbel August 786 854,754. 854,786. 854,821. 854,909. 854,924. 854,921. 855,126. 855,247. 855,283. 855,313. 855,372. 855,547. 855,593. 855,630. 855,678. 855,720. 855,902. 856,033 Is Your Name In The Above List? If Not, Why Not ? 9 LIST OF PATENTS. Issued May 28, 1907. Wheeled Cultivator. John E. Miller, Western Springs, 111. Draft Equalizer. William P. Wild, Osnobrock, N. D. Sulky Plow. William S. Gra- ham, Canton, 111. Plow Attachment. Calvin L Polk, Marlin, Texas. Draft Equalizer. Benjamin J. Brunke, Campbell, Nebr. Plow. Robert A. Armstrong, Avonmore, Ont., Canada. Manure Spreader. Erik Plam, Bldred, Minn. Agricultural Implement. Joel J. Hurt, South Omaha, Nebr., assignor to Emerson Mfg. Co., Rockford 111. Manure Fork. William H. Compton, Minneapolis, Minn. Furrow Plow & Roller. Charles E. Holbrook, Car- son City, Nevada. Lister Cultivator. August E. Wilshusen, Stafford, Weeder and Hoe. Lewis E. Whitaker, Sussex, N. J. Guano Distributer. Robert W. Starling, Berrien County, Ga. Seed Planter. Felix G. Green, Sedalia. Mo. Plow and Seeder. Frank Thiirrid, St. Louis, Mo. Ditching Plow. Edward W. Moody, Lewistowu, Mont. Agricultural Implement. Wil- liam J. Orr, Westplains, Mo. Harrow Attachment for Plows. Joseph L. Crisler, Perth, Kans. Largest Vase Manufacturers in the V. S. Write to Department 3 for Catalog and Prices if Interested. The Electric Circulator, that simple but effective little invention for over- coming all trouble with defective hot- water circulation has received an- other most enthusiastic endorsement— this time from Mr. E. V. R. Thayer and his superintendent E. O. Orpet. of South Lancaster, Mass.— as to Its efficiency and its fuel-saving capa- bility. CATALOGUES RECEIVED. Seibrecht i Son, New Rochelle, N. y__List of New Rare and Beautiful Plants. An illustrated and descriptive hand-book well filled with desirable- novelties and standard greenhouse and conservatory plants. "Kroeschel Boilers " This is a handsome album just issued by the Kroeschell Bros. Co., of Chicago, 111. It contains numerous engravings- of the popular greenhouse boil- ers, fittings, etc., manufactured by this companv with testimonials as to their efficiency. It will be worth, while for everyone contemplating any change or addition to their heating equipment to send to Kroeschell Bros.. Co. for a copy. Luther Burbank, Santa Rosa, Oal. — The New Agricultural-Horticultural Opuntias. This interesting publica- tion gives a complete list of the spine- less opuntias, which it pronounces The- Fodder Plant for Arid Regions, with directions for culture, etc. It is stated! that the best of these improved spine- less opuntias when grown under favor- able conditions in good cultivated soil in a warm climate may confidently be expected to produce 100 tons of feed' per acre each season. The pamphlet contains a number of fine half-tone- illustrations. In ordering goods please add "I saw. it in HORTICULTURE." ^802 HORTICULTU RE June 15, 1907 TARGET BRAND REO, U. e. <*AT. OPP. Weed Killer is a solution of chemicals designed to destroy plant life and undes- irable vegetation of all kinds. 'TIS GUARANTEED to keep paths, roads, tennis courts and brick walks free from all growth. One gallon makes 50 gallons of treating liquid. PRICES. 1 gal., $1.00. 10 gal., $ 7.50 5 gal., $4.00. 25 gal., $18.75 50 gal. barrel, $.35.00 Made oaly by AMERICAN HORTICULTURAL DISTRIBUTING CO. Martinsburg - - W. Va. Write for catalog and list of testimonials. The Best Bug Killer and Bloom Saver For PROOF Write to P.R.PaletliorpeCo. lOUISVILU, KY. ASTDCA f FOR - /( yrfeenhouseqiazin^ USE ITNOW. F.O. PIERCE CO. 170 Fulton St., NEW YORK Gen. William J. Palmer, the founder of Colorado Springs, is about to pres- ent to that city a chain of parks cover- ing 1500 acres. The work o£ construc- tion was begun in January, 1904 and the natural beauties of the landscape are carefully preserved. Lilacs, snow- balls, Russian olives and evergreens of all kinds have been planted. In one :spot is a wild garden in which Colo- rado's native flowering plants and shrubs are planted in groups so that blossoms will be found during the en- tire season. Look through the Buyers' Directory and Ready Reference Guide. You ■will find some good offers there aise STEEL RETURN TUBULAR Steam BOILERS Water What F. R. Pierson says : Johnston Heating Co., New York City. Gentlemen:— The internally fired sieel boile»s which you installed last fall are giving us great satisfaction. They heat very q .ickly and are very economical. We Ere exceedingly well pleased with them and they have more than met our e.xpectatioiis.— Very truly yours, F. R. PlHRSON Co. JOHNSTON HEATING CO. 1133 Broadway, NEW YORK CITY WRITE FOR CATALOG AND PRICES The Mower that will kill all the Weeds In your Lawn. If you keep the weeds cut so they do not go to seed and cut your grass with- out breaking the small feeders of roots, the grass will become thick and the weeds will disappear. The CI pper will do it. Ask your dealer lor them. If ihey have not g n them, below is the price- No. I -12-inch Mower $5: No. 2— is-inch Mower $6: c .?T'?''"'^'^ Mower $7: No. 4— 21-inch Mower $8. Send draft money-order or registered letter. IQ writing advertisers, mention Horticulture STANDARD FLOWER POTS Packed in small crates, easy to handle Piice per crate " 1500 2 in. pots in crate $4.88 1500 «5i • 5°oaH 10003 800 3ji 5004 3305 1446 S-=5 6.00 5.00 5.80 4.50 4.51 ,3.16 Price per crate 120 7in. potsincrate$4.ao 60 8 " " 3.00 HAND MADE 48 9 in. pots in crate $3.60 48 10 '■ " 4.8, 24 II " " 3.60 241= " " 4.80 I' '4 " ". 4.80 * 16 " " 4.50 Seed pans, same price as pots. Send for price lisVof Cylinders for Cut flowers, Hanging Baskets, Lawn Vases, etc. Ten percent, off for cash with order. Address HUflng-er Bros.,Pottery,Fort Edward, N.Y. (iieust Rolker k Sons, Agts., 31 Barclay St., H. ». Clt>. BOSTON PLATE A WINDOW GLA.S CO. GREENHOUSE 6LASS German and American 861 to 2871 St., BOSTON 20-22 Canal St. ALL HEART SUN DRIED CYPRESS There is no wood its equal to resist decay when it is FREE of SAPWOOD and SUN DRIED IN THE AIR. One piece of sap in a house will cause more trouble and expense than many times the difference in cost l^etween the best and sappy material. Kiln drying destroys the vitality of any wood. We Guarantee Our Cypress TO BE Without Sapwoodand Air Dried. Send for free catalogue of GREENHOUSE MATERIALS. Foley Mfg. Co. Western Avenue and 26th Street, CHICAGO. ^"Our visiting friends are heartily welcome to call and see us at our handsome new factory. Transfer from any West Side street car to S Western .■\ve. and get off at 26th St. ►TAB.1^ Standard Flower . . P0T5 It your greenhouses arc within 500 miles of the Capitol, write us, we can save you money W. H. ERNEST, 2gth and M Street WASHINGTM D. C. Why not try ANCHOR GREENHOUSE HOSE on your ne.vt order. Plant Bed Cloth ^'^^t^^^'s^- lows tree circulation of Minsralixetl Rubber Co, 18 Cliff SIroat, Mow York June 15, 1907 HORTICULTURE. 803 AND STILL THEY COME Last week we presented a letter from a commercial florist, deligiited willi the worli of tlie Electric Circulator. Here is one frini the estate of MR. EUGENE V. R. THAYER of Boston and South Lancaster, Mass., a gentleman recognized as one of the most progressive, up-to-date patrons of horticulture in >'ew England. COPY So. Lancaster, Mass., May 1.5, 1907. COL. AV. W. CASTLE, Boston. My Dear Sir:— It is a pleasure to be able to report that during the past very severe winter we have used 73 tons of coal as against 9;i tons consumed dining the win- ter of ] 904-1905. The saving, as you will see, is about 25% during the most severe and protracted winter we have ever experienced. We compare with an average cold season, that above named, and conclude that your Boiler and Circu- lator is a mighty good investment for anyone who wishes to improve their heat- ing system. Yours verv siucerelv, (Signed) E. O. ORPET. P.S.— I endorse all of the above.— E. V. K. TH.\YER. Watch this space next week. We shall present some more letters equally convincingm In the meantime write for particulars of our new Sieei Piaie Hoi Water Boiier built especially for greenhouse heating. Piping and fitting done according to most approved methods and satisfaction guaranteed. Perfect circulation in all kinds of weather absolutely assured by the use of our ELECTRIC CIRCULATOR. ATTEND TO IT NOW. W. W, CASTLE, Heating Engineer, - I70 summer street, Boston Mass. THE KROESCHELL BOILER the only perfect Hot Water Boiler. Made in 15 sizes, heating 6000 to 50,000 sq. ft. glass to 60" at 15 below zero. Prices and Catalogue on application KROESCHELL BROS. GO. 35 Erie Street, CHICAGO Send other business direct to Washington. Saves time and insures better service. Personal attention guaranteed. Twenty-five years' active service. SPECIALTY: "Working on the Failure* of Others." SIGGERS & SIGGERS PATENT LAWYERS Box 9, National Union Building Washington, D. C. GREENHOUSE CONSTRUCTION LUMBER John C. rioninger Co. 117 E. Blackhawk St., CHICAGO SASH BARS S2 fe«t •r loBgrei HOT BED SASH PECKY CYPRESS BENCH LUMBER CYPRESS Totomo, OPfT. GREENHOUSES ERECTED AND EQUIPPED COMPLETE IF DESIRED Write for Circnlar "D" and Prices *^*^^*-*-^*^** 4 Holds Class Firmly See the Point *^ fEERLfSS i OlaslnB Point* u«.b«b««t. i No rights or l«na. Box of * 1.000 poiQU 16 aU. poatpkld. HENBT A. DREEB, i 7U Ckratait B>., nil*., ft. The A. T. STEARl LUMBER CO. NEPONSET, BOSTON, MASS. NOW IS THE TIME TO INSDBE TOUR GLASS AGAINST DAMAGE BT HAIL. For particulars address John a. EeteiP. Saddim RIvwf, M. J. You'll find something worth reading on every page of this paper. S. JACOBS & SONS Manufacturers of GULF CYPRESS GREENHOUSE MATERIAL Jobbers of Glass, Boilers, Pipes, Etc. Catalogue and Prices Upon Request. 1365-1379 Flushing Ave. BROOKLYN, - NEW YORK In ordering goods please add "I saw it in HORTICULTURE." WEATHERED COMPANY BOX 789, NEW YORK GREENHOUSE BUILDING AND HEATIN6 Send for Catalogue 804 HORTICULTURE June 15, 1907 AND I SEE IF THIS ISN'T ^our bus 1 n G s s IS COMMON SENSE growing flowers and you make it your business to know your business — that's why you grow such splendid stock. Apply this same point of view to building your house ; isn't it safe to say that we can put that house to- gether more quickly, and better than your local, untrained carpente s can, even with your ca eful supervision? Don't mistake us, we want to sell you all the materials possible, if that's the way you prefer to do it, but when you have us do the erecting, you can hold us responsible for the perfection of the whole proposition. No, worries, sure of pleasant dealing and the best possible house. Write us. HITCHINGS A^D CO. GREENHOUSE DESIGNERS AND BUILDERS. MaDufaclurers of Heatlnif aad Ventilating Apparatus. • 1170 Broadway, NEW YORK. DON'T PUT OFF YOUR. PAINTING until the glare of the hot sun makes it a regular hardship for your men, and the heat sizzles and bubbles the paint. But don't think any pure white lead and oil will do. It must be a specially prepared lead ground in raw linseed oil. We can sell you at wholesale price, the Ideal Greenhouse White Lead, which is exactly the same lead we have been using with such success, on our houses for years. If you have had cracking, peeling, mildewing or chalking off troubles, then here's the solution of the problem. We will tell you just what proportions of oil we use to every lOo lbs. of lead, and a number of other paint things that experience has taught us. Write for information and prices. LORD (SL BURNHAM CO. Qreenhouse Designers and Manufacturers 1133 BROADWAY, cor. 26th Street, N. Y. BOSTON Branch: 019 Tremont Building PHILADELPHIA Branch: 1235 Filbert St. With U-BAR GRAPERIES the side glass is carried down to the sill, which i; placed just above the grade line. This gives a grapery, that in connec- tion with the wide glass spac- ing and extreme lightness of the entire construction, is al- most like growing grapes out- doors, as far as light and sun- shine are concerned The curved eave, the wide glass spacing, and mildewless alumi- num paint finish are points that go to make U-Bar graperies the perfect graperies they are. Two interiors and several ex- teriors of graperies are shown in the new catalog. Send for it. Pierson U=Bar Com= pany, Designers and Builders U-Bar Gi-ecnhouses, Metro- politan Building, Fourth Ave. and 23rd Street, New York. Darwin Tl^lip Grftchen ifui evoted to ^i^^_^ fioRrsz^FuNrJM4Jv, 10MCAPE Garden £. l^^j f/- // NdmiffohTTice, Qq/To//, Mass. di/bscr/ption, H.00\ 806 HORTICULTURE June 22, 1907 AUCTION TRADE E>. As usual will close the season TUESDAY, JUNE 25, AT NOON, at which time we will offer a general line of stock suitable for florists to grow on. ... Catalogs now ready ... W. ELLIOTT & SONS, aa.,.., 201 Fulton St.,N.Y. BETTER QUALITY THAN THE ORDINARY ROSE PLANTS (r^J 1500 Richmonds, 3 inch pots 3000 Brides '\ m' ■ u t. 3000 Bridesmaids I ^^ " '""^^ P°*" $8.00 per 100 $6.00 per tOO LEO NIESSEN CO., - Wholesale Florists t209 Arch Street, PHILADELPHIA Store open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. GRAFTED BRIDESMAIDS On Best English Manetti 2M and i'A in. pots, $10.00 and $12 SO per 100 A few BRIDES left In 2^ in. pots, $10.00 per 100 MONTROSE GREENHOUSES MONTROSE - MASS. GOVlRNOOERRiCK VIOLET The best singe Violet on the market today. A strong grower, excellent bloomer, and fine dark color. Strong healthy plants ready for immediate planline. From a inch pots. Price $4 per 100, $35 per 1000 H. A. MOLATSCH & SON P. O. Box 44. Nanuet, N. Y- Give Us a Trial on Azaleas. 250,000 fine shaped plants grown exclu- sively for us by Eugene Verveat De Vos, Swynearde near Ghent, Belgium, in his own gardens. Special prices upon request. JOHN SGHEEPERS & GO., 4& 6 Old Slip, NEW YORK. DAHLIAS. rieties in any quantity; prompt delivery. DAVID HERBFrT & SON, Successors to L, K* Peacockt Inc* Now is the time to place your order foi bulbs which will insure you getting named ra- LANTS STAKES Two Year Old American Beauty Plants $50.00 per 1000 CHICAGO CARNATION GO. JOLIET, - - - ILL. IVI .A. 15 E^r^IvE^ Grand New Pink Carnation for I907 A few thousand R. C. and pot plants left. Order quick. This variety is a money maker. Priceof rooted cuttings, $2.50 per doz.; $12.00 per 100; $100.00 per 1000. Price of pot plants, 2 1-4 in., $3 00 per doz. ; *1.5 00 per 100. THEN. WEBER & SONS CO.. Oakland. Md. CARNATIONS. Red Chief — Bright scarlet— early and very produc- tive. $12.00 per 100; $100.00 per 1000. Average 3 in. flower. A leader in every respect. Bonnie M aid — Clear pink edged white. — $ 12. co per 100; loo. 00 per 1000. Large well formed bloom. Very early and productive. F. DORNCR & La Fayette, SONS Ind. CO. Anything of Value to the profession CAN BE SOLO through advertising in Horticulture I BEST COMMERCIAL VARIETIES Rooted Cuttings 2.00 per hundred WIN. W. Edgar Oo. WAVERLEY, MASS. Special offer to Horticulture readers CHRYSANTHEMUMS I will sell 100 plants of the new singles in 10 or 20 varieties for $12.00. Selection to be left to lue. A list of varieties mailed on appli- cation. This otter holds good only by mentioning Horticulture. CHARLES H. TOTTY Madison, N. J. CYCLAMEN Splenden* GIganteum Hybrids In five colors; the tlnest strain known. 3-iu. pots, ready, $7.00 per 100; 4.in., .Sl.i.oo per 100; 6.in.,S2ooo per 100. Satisfaction guaranteed- S.S.SKIDELSKY, 824 11011^241^ SL.PDIlaileWO.PO' GLADIOLI Beautifully illustrated catalog, colored plate, etc., describing Qroff's Hybrids, Named Novel- ties of rare beauty. Mixtures and Collections to color and fine Mixtures of all colors. Write for it. ARTHUR COWEE Cladlolus Specialist MEADOWVALE FARM, BERLIN, N. Y. June 22, 1907 HORTICULTURE 807 »)ft»!ft**»!ftft»Sftft»»»!»Sftft»»ft»b»i»Sft»>ft»Sftftft»!ftft»>ftftft»>»>»***ft»»>**»>»*»*»l»>***»***»>*»l»>******»>*********'*£ ORCHIDS Just to hand a magnificent consignment of 3,oco Cattleya Schroderae, the plants arriving in splendid condition, well leaved and good eyes. No Orchid lover can afford to be without this 2 i £ C C i c c c c c c c « c c c c c c « beautiful Cattleya, flowering as it does around Easter time. We question if ever a finer lot has been landed in the States, reasonable. Try a case or two. Our price is very CARILLO ca BALDWIN, Orchid Growers and Importers, SECAUCUS, N. J. BOXWOOD Bushes per pair, 500. -750.-^1.00-$ 1.25-$ 1.50. PALMS pots. Latania or I^ivistona Sinensis. 7 $15.00 per doz ; 8 in. pots, $18.00 per doz. KeDtiae in all sizes from 50c. up. Phoenix Canarieneis, 2 ft. 6 in., 10 leaves, $3.00 per pair; 2 ft. 10 in., 10 leaves, $4.00 per pair; 3 fl., 10 leaves, $5.00 per pair; 3 ft. 4 in., 10 leaves, $6.00 per pair. DRACAENAS Dracaena IndiTisa, 5)4 Dracaena Fragrans, 6 i in. pots, $6.00 per doz. n. pots, $6.00 per doz. BAY TREES Standards, 4 ft., 8 in. stem, $12 00 per pair; 4 ft., 8 in. stem, $15.00 per pair; 4 ft., 8 in. stem, $18.00 per pair. ^_^__^^_^ Hjdrang^eas. A large assortment of sizes j st coming into flower. English Ivy, $2.co per doz. $[5.00 per ico. Anthericum, variegated for vases. $1.50 per doz. Aspidistras, green, $ia.oc per doz., in 6 in. pots; $18 00 ptr doz. in 6% in. pots. CTini§on Ramblers and Dor"1hy Perkins, fine plants well budded, $12.00, $ 8.<.o and $24 00 per doz. Asparagus Sprergeri, 3% in. pots, $1.25 per doz. ; $10 00 per 100. Ardisia Crenulata, fine plants for fruiting, 4J6 in. po*s, $50.00 per 100. r«;; "'o'- Ottawa /*'S1?rioo Send for our list and descriptive catalogue. We have a large stock of the best varieties. ROSES on their own roots our specialty Shrubbery in variety Be sure and get our catalogue. The CONARD & JONES CO., west grove, p>. LADY GAY AND HARDY GARDEN ROSES in choice varieties. Field grown plants, first quality stock including Frau Karl Druschki. New Hardy Hybrid Tea Dean Hole. Killarney and Souvenir de Pierre Notting. Herbaceous Paeonies. Hollyhocks and Phlox. Cataloffne mailed on request. M. H. WALSH »8t SPtciALiST WOODS HOLE. MASS. FINE, THRIFTY STOCK Hydrangea Otaksa Asparagus Sprengeri Vinca Variegata 2 1.4 in. $2.50 per 100 CREVILLEA ROBUSTA Out of 4 in. (fine for window boxes and decorative purposes) $15.00 per 100 ROSES-Bride, Ivory, Maid, Perle and Gate, out of 3 in. $6.00 per 100 $55.00 pe- 1000 15,000 HYDKANQEA OTAKSA for Fall Deliverv. Prices on application. JOHN C. HATCHER. Amsterdam, N. Y. 10,000 Berbeiis Thunbergii, 18 to 24 inch, at $50.00 per 1000. 15,000 Berberis Thunbergii, 15 to 18 inch, at $40.00 per 1000. All are 2 yr. old transplants, fine bushy stock. 2,000 Myrtle, nice plants, at $45.00 per IOOO. 8,000 choice Dahlia Roots for sale cheap. Oak Hill Nurseries, Roslindale, Mass. SPECIMEN NURSERYltOCK Deciduoui Trees and Shrubs, Evergreeiu, Rhododendrons, Azaleas, over one hundred (100) acres of the choicest varieties. SEND FOR PRICE LIST COTTAGE GARDENS CO. Queens. Lone Island. - New York June 22, 1907 HORTICULTURE 809 Usefulness of the Late Tulips It is very gratifying to note the great interest that has been taken tliis season in the different species and varieties of tulips. Undoubtedly, the coolness of the season is largely responsible for this great revival. There has been more actual interest this season than has been shown for several decades, not only in this country, but all over Europe. Tulips have lasted in bloom a long time, giving per- sons a better chance to know them, and to enjoy their pleasing flowers. With the knowledge we have of the various species and varieties there is no reason why we should not enjoy the tulip season for at least two months each year. Many will agree with me that they give us the most conspicuous and brilliant display of any hardy plants we have in our gardens. Their gaudi- ness and iirilliancy can easily be overdone by planting too large or too many beds. There are many other ways and places besides beds where they can be used to advantage and where their bright colors will be softened and subdiied. The tulip has been in cultivation for a very long time and its history is prol)ably more interesting than that of any other cultivated plant we have in our gar- dens. We have read and heard about the enormous prices which have been paid for rare orchids, but never has the craze for orchids or any other class of plants reached such a high point of enthusiasm as was demon- strated during the tulip mania in Holland about three centuries ago. THE TULIP MANIA In ancient gardening literature there is an account of a public sale in the year 1637 at a place about twenty miles outside of Amsterdam, where one hundred and twenty Inilbs were sold at public auction for the enor- mous price of 90,000 guilders or about $41,187. One of these bulbs called Admiral of Enchyson, with its offsets was afterwards sold for 5,200 guilders or about $3,437. Two others called Brabanters were sold for $1,970. In the middle of the seventeenth century a tulip named Semper Augustus was sold for $4,600, together with a new carriage and pair of horses with harness, the whole being worth about $3,000. At another time a bulb supposed to be the same as the last was sold for twelve acres of good land. It is also of interest to note that not only the names and prices of these valuable varie- ties were set down in the city register, but the weight of each bulb was carefully put down. This craze and siJeculation went on to such an extent that the govern- ment had to step in and put a stop to it. Wlien one reads of the fortunes made and lost with these beautiful plants it is not surprising that we cultivate and love them still. Now is the time to make notes and to take account of the kinds we admire the most, so that we can procure them for planting next fall. As we said before we can Hi H^^^i^^'^' ^ '.,# H rh^Hhs^P^^P -vf^iMi IBi^^^lg^fcd^l^P^ ' "^^i;^^ jyffllo ^^^SB^SBK-^R^^^SS^Vr^' V "gM^TTJ itiu w bI^^^K ■P^^9Bw^^~'*v^^^Hmm^^^^^^ '^'* wA 'Tsi>iiu /wlv /c s^ WSKS^BB^m.^ -'-i^MKSmam •y.!., . ^ la^^^^^^BJHJ^^PQS^i ■^^'y^l^^''^if'i6fffjUlU^ !^^^h9 HP^^HH^^K^^^' ? ^^^^^H^^^^wt^f^mmf^^^ 11 ^^^B ^ '?l*^ ^M^mWrn^liMlrlMs^S'^M^I^m ^':flll Km Vi/l^n JSfMHL/fflSlB WSIw Va5^^NK@«S •v.'\'^"Jr 1 ErfluL#lVlt9ASIf/^^HiiHrA9lytfMri^^ jB^M ^^Znl'SBiB ^ y^S^wfMw^^M mI Mmmf^Sli^Wt^^^ 9&]^l' fffl mS ^^Rl^^ft AM ^tJJfJlWiy'Mk ^^^Bm Iv/UNK^^ '^^Wi^^Bn ^Ml jtj PBi^MtJrfAiJflnKl'- 'Vll irTCWMfig.'^^r^'^^BBHI W/j iWSSimMM^PSm^w^m^ Hi IJ^mmS^m^^Sm Tulip Golden Crown. easily have flowers for at least two months by beginning with the early kinds such as the Due Van Thols, then intermediate kinds and ending up the season with the late Mav flowering species and varieties and the Dar- wins. Nearly every one knows the common early kinds and these notes are written to call attention to the in- termediate and late flowering sorts which are not so well known. Also to point out the excellent qualities they possess as cut flowers. Before the peonies come into bloom there are no plants in blossom out of doors that will compare for cutting with the late species and varieties of tulips. They are graceful and handsome and they possess excellent keeping qualities when cut. THE BEST INTERMEDIATE KINDS A dozen of the best intermediate kinds would in- clude the following: Artus, scarlet with yellow base; Belle Alliance, scarlet; Chrysolora, yellow; Duchess of Parma, red border with yellow; Cottage Maid, rose pink shaded on white; Keizerskroon, red with yellow l.'order; La Eeine, white; Joost Van Vondel, white; Pottebakkers, scarlet, white and yellow; Proserpine, carmine rose; Vermillion Brilliant, scarlet; Thomas Moore, orange. BIZAKEES, BREEDERS, ETC. In the bizarres. bybloemens, roses and breeders there are many quaint and pleasing colors. There are many persons who cannot recognize the difference between these kinds. The ijrincipal reason for this is that they are badly mixed up probably by careless handling. We have a bed each of bizarres, bybloemens, roses and breed- ers. The roses and breeders all come true but the 810 HORTICULTURE June 22, 1907 bizarros and bybloemens are badly mixed up. The bizarres have yellow grounds shaded with violet or pur- ple; the bybloemens liave white grounds painted with rose or cherry red. The breeders are plain colored, called Mother tulips. They make excellent border l)lants, have very long flower stems and can be had in almost all colors. THE DARWINS The Darwins are improved breeders and are excep- tionally valuable for their lateness of flowering and very long stems. When the flowers first open the petals are rather short, but in a few days they lengthen oiit considerably. Some of the varieties have miserable colors while other are exceptionally attractive. Some of the finest varieties are the following: Margaret, rosy pink, with a pale blue base; Glory, early, fiery scarlet; Gustavo Dore, rather early, pink; Liberia, early, very dark; Angelina, soft rose; Beatrice, carmine rose; Clara Butt, very fine form, delicate salmon rose; Europe, carmine; La Candeur, white; May Queen, rose and pink; Painted Lady, milky white; Pride of Haarlem is the finest variety of all the Darwins, in my opinion. It has finely formed cerise- scarlet flowers. The Sultan has medium sized flowers of deep velvety black. Another dark variety with finely shaped flowers is Zulu. For a good bright colored early kind there is nothing better than Sieraad Van Flora, color vivid rosy red. There are many more varieties but those men- tioned are the cream of the kinds that have been grown this year. When the Darwin tulips are better known they are sure to become favorites with florists for cut flowers. They last for two weeks when cut. They are very ef- fective as border plants, their tall stems and strildng flowers being quite conspicuous. To be Continued. Roses Under Glass AMERICAN BEAUTY Many of the large growers have, during the past few years, planted a number of houses as early as February in order to maintain a supply of Beauties all the year round. The majority of growers, however, do not possess a sufficient amount of glass to enable them to adopt this practice, and June usually finds them still hesitating. Planting should now be pushed forward as vigorously as possible, so that the young stock may make some headway before the real hot weather commences. Every day of delay now is curtailing the growing sea- son, cutting off, in fact, the best and most active part of it. Beauties should have a long season of growth to develop a stocky, bushy plant, before putting them into crop, if we desire to have them in good bearing shape by the holiday season, when the demand is good and prices fair. THE RISKS OF lATli PLANTING The fetes, entertainments, etc., attending college commencements often call for large supplies of Beauties and other roses, which is an inducement to defer plant- ing for a week or two, under the impression that this is a saving method and that by greater care and attention to the younger stock they may be brought to the same stage of development as those which were planted earlier. Late planted Beauties, however, in order to catch up even in appearance with early planted stock, require more attention and coddling and are usually hustled along at such a rapid rate that the growth is too soft and spongy to enter on the winter with a fair chance to set their buds in time for the best and most remunerative market of the season. ESSENTIALITY OF AIR AND WATER Too much importance cannot be attached to the proper manipulation of the ventilation. Abrupt changes of temperature should be avoided as much as possible. At the same time, plenty of fresh air day and night, is one of the most important essentials in Beauty grow- ing. If the nights are too cold to admit of this without firing it is a poor system of economy to withhold heat, and this applies not only to the culture of Beauties but to all classes of roses under glass. The Beauty is a rapid grower and a gross feeder. Therefore large supplies of water are necessary to keep the food in an assimilable form. This liberal use of water entails per- sistent cultivation of the soil to keep it sweet and the surface free from cakeing. This should be continued until the roots approach the surface so closely as to make further cultivation injurious. INSECTS AND SYRINGING Although greenfly are not so troublesome during the summer months, a light fumigating once a week will prevent their gaining a foothold and thus make it easier to keep them in subjection during winter. Eed- spider is very partial to Beauties, and a few days' neglect on the part of the grower to use the syringe is sufficient for this pest to found a colony. Advantage should be taken of every bright day to sj'ringe the young stock, and during hot spells a second syringing during tlie afternoon will be of great benefit, helping to cool the house, recharge the air with moisture, and giv- ing to the foliage that firm, rubbery texture so notice- able in well-handled stock. To be effective syringing must be accompanied by a sufficient force of water to dislodge the spider and break up the web under which the eggs are deposited, and be so directed that the under sides of the leaves receive the full force of the spray. In order to accomplish this without injury to the young sappy shoots tying should be strictly at- tended to. THRIPS THE WORST PEST Of all the insect pests that infest roses, thrips, per- liaps, do the most damage, and by reason of their small size and wonderful activity are the most difficult to combat. Fumigating wth tobacco — in fact tobacco in any form — has little or no efilect on them. Hydrocyanic acid gas seems to lie the only effective means of de- stroying this pest. But as there have been some losses in connection with this method of fumigating many growers hesitate to adopt it. FORMULA FOR HYDROCYANIC The following formula is perfectly safe and will not injure the plants : Water one pint, commercial sul- phuric acid one pint, cyanide of potassium 2 1-2 ounces. This quantity is for every 1,500 cubic feet of at- mosphere in the house. The cyanide should be what is known in the chemical trade as "ninety-eight per cent, pure," and can be bought of the local druggist, who should be requested to wrap it in packages of 3 1-3 June 22, 1907 HORTICULTURE 811 ounces each in two thicknesses of brown paper, that is one for each jar of water and sulphuric acid. To determine the amount of sjjace contained in the liouse ascertain the number of superficial feet tliere are in the gable end of the house and multiply this by its length which will give tlio cul)ic amount. In making the gas use an earthen jar (never metal) large enough to contain all the liquid without slopping over. A gallon jar is a convenient size. Pour the water into the jar, add the acid slowly, and when all is ready start at one end of the house and jiassing each jar drop in the package of cyanide, and when the last one is dropped get out as quickly as possible, lock the door and allow it to remain thus over night. This precaution is necessary, and it cannot be kept too firmly in mind that hydrocyanic acid gas is very poisonous and might prove fatal to anyone entering the house during treatment. Stop the Bird Slaughter The manner in which the equipoise of nature has been broken into through forest devastation, and indis- criminate slaughter in the bird and animal kingdom, the disturbing eflects already apparent, together with the more serious conditions sure to follow, unless proper action is taken, was referred to by an editorial in a recent number of this paper. That it struck a note which vibrated among those who occupy an observant and progressive position in horticulture is evidenced by a communication which appeared in a following issue. In an article which came under the writer's notice, a statement taken from a bulletin sent out by the Forest Service was quoted, that this country was consuming between three and four times more wood each year than the combined forests of the Ignited States produce in the meantime. The same paper spoke of an appalling array of figures .-bowing the extent of the sacrifice of bird life for millinery purposes alone. Mr. Wheeler in his communication calls attention to the extent to which Italian laborers in suburban and outlying districts draw upon bird life for a food supply. That the resources of our country, though vast, are not unlimited is a fact that must be faced in all its bear- ings, and it is apparent that the time has fully come when future prosperity will depend upon the wisdom of present action. Legislation and organization are doubtless pertinent means through which desired results may be obtained but the people are not generally awake to the situation. Horticulture, true to its mission as a foremost expo- nent of all matters bearing upon horticultural interests, has placed itself in the forefront of activity in a move- ment to bring out the different aspects of this question. The problem is a large one, the issue a vital one. An effort to arouse the trade and people generally to a proper consideration of this matter and to bring forth the possibilities of a proper adjustment of the same, is certainly worthy of hearty support. 0 Our Winged Friends Editor HoRTicuLTUEE : — In your issue of Hay 25 Mr. Wilfrid Wheeler has touched on a subject of vital importance to all lovers of animated nature, senti- mentally or, as in this particular, practically. He has thus been aroused to his practical and sensible com- munication by your editorial in May 18th issue for which now two at least of your readers feel grateful. It especially should appeal to observant and thinking people subjected to the destructive inroads of the pes- tiferous insects which have abounded in sections of our State for many years. When we think of the magnan- imous liberality with which our State has undertaken the suppression of those destructive insects, and the meagre final result, one cannot but sigh with Mr. Wheeler over the wanton destruction of the birds of the forest and field as carried on by irresponsible and thoughtless persons. Compare the cumbersome and crude methods of insect control as at present practised by man, with the swift-pinioned bird having a taste for insect life, and the contrast is apparent. Two important provisions are essential to induce a larger number of various birds to stay with us all the year round. First, shelter; secondly, forage ground. To provide the first, is to enhance the beauty of the landscape, not to mention the moderating effects on bleak, wdnd swept regions, and the conceded water-con- serving influence, by clothing every available bare hill and knoll in the State with evergreen plantations, such as hemlock, spruce, firs and pine. Forage ground. This can be provided by private estates as well as public means, by planting largely of fruit-bearing trees and shrubs which, in many cases, are also among the most beautiful flowering shrubs. Haw- thorns, viburnums, roses, privets, are a few examples. I was never before impressed to the same extent as I was this last erratic "old-fashioned" winter, with the necessity of looking to the welfare of our much-too-few songbirds. I had a delightful three weeks' visit on my section of the Boston park system in the severest and most dreary part of the winter from a flock of one hundred and fifty to two hundred Alaskan pine gross- beaks, strangers evidently to this latitude except pos- sibly on rare occasions. This is a portly bird of beau- tiful outline and so tame as to indicate that the potr hunter has not yet reached its accustomed haunts. They first paid attention to the haws on the thorns, then they took to the ash seed of which there was an abundance, but not a single seed escaped their keen eyes; then they took to the virburnum and privet seeds, etc. On occa- sions when newly fallen snow was heavy and no litter of any kind was in sight, the self-accommodating and voracious sparrow was also to be seen feeding on privet seeds. This to my mind points eloquently towards, at least, one or two directions in which we may profitably espouse the well-being of our feathered friends. yt^OA^I^t^ /%' <^^^^t>^^ >^:*V<. 812 HORTICULTURE, June 22, 1907 horticulture: TOL. V JUNE 22, 190r NO. 25 PUBLISHED WEEKLY BY HORTICULTURE. PUBLISHING CO. 11 Hamilton Place, Boston, Mass. Telephone, Oxford 292 WM. J. STEWART, Editor and Manager SUBSCRIPTION PRICE Oaa Year, in advance, $1.00; To Foreign Countries, 2.00; To Canada, $1 50 ADVERTISING RATES Par Inch, 30 inches to page $1.00. DiacouDis on Contracts for consecutive insertions, as follows: One month (4 times) 5 per cent. ; three months {13 times} 10 per cent. ; •ix months ( 26 timesj 20 per cent. ; 01. e year (52 times) 30 per cent. Page and half page spaces, special rates on application. COPYRIGHT, 1907, BV HORTICULTURE PUB. CO. Soiered u second-class matter December 8, 1904, at the Post Office at Boston, Mass. under the Act of Congress of March 3, 1S79. CONTENTS Page FRONTISPIECE — Darwin Tulip Gretchen. USEFULNESS OP THE LATE TULIP— Robert CAMERON— Illustrated S09 ROSES UNDER GLASS— J. E. Simpson 810 STOP THE BIRD SLAUGHTER— G. H. Higglns 811 OUR WINGED FRIENDS— K. Finlayson 811 AFTER AD.JOURNMENT 813 WHOLESOME CHESTN UTS 813 NEWS OF THE CLUBS AND SOCIETIES Massachusetts Hortitultuial Society— Lenox Horti- cultural Society— St. Louis P'lorist Club— St. Louis Horticultural Society — Engelniann Botanical Club Pasadena Gardeners' Association— Morris County Gardeners' and Florists' Society— Gardeners' and Florists' Club of Boston 814 American Association of Nurserymen — Colun^bus Florists' Club — The Annandale Rose Show — Notes. 815 THE CHRYSANTHEMUM— Chas. H. Totty 816 RAMBLER ROSE PARADISE— Illustrated 817 SEED TRADE 818 CELERY IN IRONDEQUOIT— H. R. Peachey 818 SPECIAL CULTURE OF THE KENTIA— G. C. Wat- son— Illustrated 820 AMERICAN CARNATIONS IN DENMARK— P. Riise.. 822 CUT FLOWER MARKET REPORTS Boston, Columbus, Detroit, Indianapolis, New York, Philadelphia, Twin Cities, Washington 82-5 OBITUARY — Dr. Maxwell T. Masters, Portrait— Other Deaths S25 MISCELLANEOUS The Distinction Between Rose Cuttings and Plants. 813 New Plants— The Best Lilacs 813 Shrub and Tree Chat 813 Maryland Strawberries at .Tamestown Exhibition.. 815 Blocked by the Express Companies — Personal 815 Incorporated — Movements of Gardeners 319 I Fire Record 819 Newport Personal? 822 News Notes 823 Business Changes 825 Philadelphia Flower Notes 827 Sowing Vegetable Seeds S33 Publications Received— Why Wc Import Apples... 833 Greenhouses Building or Contemplated 833 The increasing scarcity and advancing To retard prices of timber for railroad ties, tele- timber decay graph poles and mining and other worlds gives an impetus not only to the industry of wood production but to the preservation by chemical process of the wood we now have. Experi- ments with coal tar creosote are being conducted by gov- ernment experts and it is believed possible to so retard decay that the life of timber will be trebled in length. The greenhouse industry is a very insignificant item in the sum total of the interest.? which will profit Ijy the perfecting of the wood-preserving art but. to those en- gaged in it, any procpss that will treble the life of a greenhouse structure in any of its parts will be a most welcome boon. Professor S. W. Collett who has been To restore conducting an investigation of the Bermuda's lily Bermuda lily disease is reported to prestige have come to the conclusion that self-sterility due to a constitutional weakness probably caused by inbreeding is the cause of the trouble and that in cross-fertilizing with pollen from other types will be found the remedy. Seedlings resulting from a cross with giganteum are said to be growing well and are expected to produce something valuable. We hope these and other investigations now under way may prove profitable and hojje to see the Ber- muda lily bulb industry resume its old-time importance. jSTothing will bring out the possibilities in any industry as competition does. We believe in it for railroads, trade papers and a good many other things, including the production of lily bulbs. Other sources of supply will "begin to sit up and take notice" when it becomes apparent that Bermuda, Washington, Texas or any other district is cutting into their trade with superior material. The series of articles from the Pointing the way pen of Robert Cameron, the ac- tor the commercial complished gardener at Har- fiorist yard Botanic Garden on hardy bulbs and border plants, now being presented in Horticultdre, should be carefully perused Ijy every florist, seedsman and bulb dealer. Mr. Cameron has a lively apprehension of the practical side of commercial horticulture, which is rare among those usually occupying similar positions and he gives from the store of knowledge which it has been his ambition to lay up, with a freedom and enthusiasm which cannot be too highly appreciated. More varieties are the demand of the times and the greatest measure of success and prestige will come to those florists who are progressive enough in spirit and zeal to follow up where men of Mr. Cameron's calibre and foresight point the way. If every bulb dealer could impress upon ins customers the facts presented in our last week's is- sue regarding the use of tulips and daffodils in the border the sales of tulips and daffodils would be in- creased many fold. ' Echoes of bustling activity in and Get ready for about Horticultural Hall, Philadel- Philadelphla p]iia reach our ears. Busy officials and industrious committees are pushing along the work of preparation with an ardor which plainly indicates that the prediction of a record- breaking convention in August is about to be verified so far as Philadelphia can contribute to bring it about. There remains now only about eight weeks until the opening day and those who plan to participate in this notable event should get busy at once. "First come, first served" applies to hotel accommodations, to exhi- Ijition space and to other matters of business or com- fort. We hardly need to repeat that no one engaged in any horticultural pursuit or allied profession can afford, as a Imsiness proposition, to absent himself from this great gathering of his brother florists and garden- ers. In all the proceedings, the exhibition and the social features of the convention the visitor will find himself in contact with the best achievements and the Ijrightest minds in the horticulture of today. He who fails to realize this fact and to act upon it does himself an injury and places his business and future prosperity at a distinct disadvantage as compared with his com- petitors who are wiser in their ways. June 22, 1907 HORTICULTURE 813 AFTER ADJOURNMENT. It is quite nice to learn tliroiigh the columns of our contemporaries of the many happy florists who. one after the other, are wont to display in pub- lic their exuberant joy ovji uerlain interesting events in their families. But we should really like to see a greater variety in the methods of cele- brating these "arrivals." "Passing the cigars" is getting threadbare and. besides, discriminates against the non- smoker. "Wearing a broad smile" is fully as acceptable to those who do not smoke and has the merit of being very inexpensive, but has likewise be- come wearisome. Can't some sympa- thetic soul put up a prize for a new way of telling the old, old story? A very interesting discussion has been going on in one of the English journals concerning the status of the "private" gardener, the qualifications that will serve him best in his rela- tions with his employer, and as to how far he can be held responsible for the breaches of good taste sometimes dis- played in the lay out and planting of grounds under his care. To many of our old-world fellow-craftsmen no doubt the word "employer" is synony- mous with "master," consequently as one writer puts it "if he is asked (in effect) for the moon, he must be pre- pared with a substitute," and the idea of giving advioe based upon his own knowledge and experience would never be entertained In individual cases and, in this country, more frequently probably, the reverse may be true yet it is a fact that the gardener in the majority of cases is looked upon as, and tacitly submits to, ranking in the "servant" class. All honor to those who have iqiheld the dignity of their profession mid have been able (o exact from their employer a respect and def- erence to their better knowledge of their art. \\ e hope to see more of them for it is our belief that in many cases the gardener's judgment is su- perior to that of his employer in the planting and horticultural development of an estate. Il this fact was more generally recognized many of the offences against good sense and artis- tic taste which we see, here and there, would soon disappear. THE DISTINCTION BETWEEN ROSE CUTTINGS AND PLANTS. Over a difference of $1 the United States Court of Apijeals will be called upon to review a case arising from a bundle of rose cuttings. It is claimed the American Express Company brought from Brampton, Ont., a ship- ment of rose cuttings and delivered them at Oneonta, X. Y. The Collector of Customs here charged a duty of 2 1-2 cents each. This duty was ob- jected to on the ground that rose cut- tings should not be taxed. Later the general appraiser reversed the collector's decision and put them in a class calling for ad valorem duty of 25 per cent. Then followed an ap- peal to Judge Hazel in the United States Court. Judge Hazel affirmed the decision of the general appraiser. This raised the dutv on the rose cut- tings from $2.1.3 to $3.13. It is not the amount of money the United States Attorney is after so much as the principle and rulings in- volved.—Buffalo Examiner. NEW PLANTS. Tropaeolum hybridum Darmstadt introduced by a European firm is de- scribed as a double flower of intense red-orange shade, especially adapted for window-box use on account of its vigor and floriferousness. Three dahlias designated as "Deco- rative Show." have been introduced by a German firm as novelties of 1907. They are Grenadier light orange-pink, Matador carmine. Die Unschuld creamy white. A new violet, called Hesse's Im- proved Kaiser Friedrich. is said to ex- cel all others in size of bloom and to have a much longer flowering season than Princess of 'Wales. Frau Cecile Walter, a new Polyan- tha rose by P. Lambert, is well spoken of by foreign horticultural journals. Its color, light yellow, with reddish yellow stamens, is one of its recom- mendations. THE BEST LILACS. Single varieties with fragrant flow- ers— Mathieu de Dombasle. lilac color inclined to blue, very large inflores- censes; Charles X., dark i-ed; La Tour d'Auvergne, dark lilac; Mme. Kreuter, red, very fine: Toussaint Louverture, very dark red; Marie Legraye, white, fine truss; Philemon, dark, first-rate variety; Souv. de Louis Spath, rich red, very fine trusses; Mdlle. Fernande Viger, white, Camille de Rohan, dark red; rubra do Marly, pale lilac; Dephine, very dark bluish purple; lo- vaniensis, pale flesh. Double-flowered fragrant varieties — Senateur Voland, lilac; Alphonse, Lavallee, white; Mme. Abel Chatenay, white; Mme. Jules Fin- ger, lilac; Marie Lenioine, white Francois Morel, lilac; Monoument Car- not. lilac. Good varieties in which the fragrance is i ot so well defined are — Alba grandiflrra, single white; Tournefcrt, liltc; Due d'Orleans, bluish blue, large truss; Ville de Troyes, rich red; Compacta, single white. — Journal of Horticulture. SHRUB AND TREE CHAT. Clematis Sanderi, an evergreen with the habit of C, indivisia, is in bloom at Sander's, St. Albans, England. The plant was brought from Australia three years ago. The flowers, which are white, with salmon red stamens and fragrant, are produced freely in clusters of a dozen or more. Observations of the effect of factory smoke on conifers conducted by the Royal Horticultural Director in Berlin show that the trees that have best withstood the unfavorable conditions are Abies numidica, A. balsamae and Araucaria imbricata. CORRECTIONS. A few errors, typographical and otherwise, crept into last week's issue of HORTICULTURE. In the article by Mr. Cameron, on page 778, "Crim- son snowdro])" should be Crimean snowdrop and. on the following page, X'iola cornuta "Administration" should be Admiration. Two articles on "bird slaughter" topics intended to appear last week and referred to on the edi- torial page, were inadvertently omit- ted. Our readers will find them both in this issue. WHOLESOME CHESTNUTS. N'ow that the rush of spring sales aTid planting is about over, give atten- tion as much as possible to the growth and thorough development of all kinds ot stock for fall, winter and spring use. Cultivate the soil wherein violets are planted; do the same with carna- tion ground. Do not wait for the ap- pearance of weeds which do not injure the plants half as much as a hard, cri^sty surface on the soil. Keep the hoes and cultivators going continually. Keraember that over-production is not as much the cause of poor returns as poorly grown stock. AntiiThinums are corcmon when grown in a common sort of way, but when they are produced with spikes a yard long the commonness is not much in evidence. Take cuttings now of good kinds and root them, keeping them growing right along; or if you want to risk growing the plants that are in flats now from seed sown in the spring put up as many as are re- quired. It will also do to lift plants that have been planted out in the open some time, but lift them early to in- sure success. Well grown primulas and cinerarias bring a fairly remunerative price to the grower, but small, poorly-grown plants are simply examples of wasted time and room. Chrysanthemums will now require a great deal of time and constant care; the planting of those varieties that are intended for the main crop should be prosecuted with as little delay as pos- sible. It is a well-known fact that once chrysanthemums get pot-bound they then and there suffer irretriev- ably. They require to be kept grow- ing with fresh material for the roots to enter into. Pot plants of chrysan- themums well grown in every respect are usually fairly profitable. Begonia Lorraine, poinsettias and cyclamens are three of the best selling plants. Look well after them all regularly and you will find it much easier than the spasmodic treatment. Prosci-astination is an evil more in evidence and more disastrous in its consequences in horticulture than in most other callings. Hybrid Perpetual roses growing out- doors will be later than usual in com- ing in to bloom this year. Roses re- spond very generously to good treat- ment when they are rapidly making growth, and from that stage on to the full swelling of the buds. Manure water helps them wonderfully. Give thein a liberal quantity and immedi- ately afterward allow clean water to run on the soil at the roots. Water roses in the late afternoon or early morning. Many a gardener's success with fruit has been the means of his ultimate pronounced permanent gcod standing as a craftsman.- Grapes are always or nearly always favorite objects of comment, appreciative or the reverse. Large bunches are ornamental, but it is the size of the beriT, its color and the flavor that make the greatest im- pression on the consumer. 814 HORTlCULTURi: June 22, 1907 NEWS OF THE CLUBS AND SOCIETIES MASSACHUSETS HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY. The exhibition of June 15 and 16 at Horticultural Hall, Boston, was a most interesting and radiant array of rhododendrons, irises, aquilegias, tree peonies, pyrethrums and herbaceous border flowers which almost com- pletely filled the large exhibition hall. Rhododendrons were shown in large numbers by Walter Hunnewell, Mrs. J. h. Gardner and Mrs. R. A. Leason. The trusses seemed less luxuriant than usual, the result of the rigorous winter and spring undoubtedly. There were several long tables of irises and they made a beautiful scene. The largest exhibitors were Wm Whitman, R. & J. Farquhar & Co., Blue Hill Nur- series, Mrs. Gardner and T. G. Thur- low. Iris Germanica Purple King in the Farquhai' collection was especially admired. Parquhar's table of Colum- bines comprised an almost limitless , variety of form and tint and the in- terest being taken in this flower as a candidate for the honor of "National Flower" was evidenced by the large numbei' of inquisitive visitors who crowded about the display. Again the superb seedling tree peonies from Charles Sander, gardener for Pi'of. C. S. Sargent, attracted the admiration of every one; they were simply glorious. Mrs. D. S. Greenough, Jr., also showed a group, among the number being several flowers of a dazzling white and enormous size, such superb blooms have never been shown here before. James McKissock was another exhibitor in this class. The general collections of hardy her- baceous flowers contributed by Blue Hill Nurseries, R. & J. Farquhar & Co., and F. J. Rea made a gorgeous display. The late-flowering tulips in the Far- quhar collection wore very effective; Mr. Rea's collection, as usuai con- tained many new and rare varieties. Mrs. Gardner contributed a handsome table of orchids and stove plants. Seedling pyrethrums from Blue Hill Nurseries, seedling Cereus Eyresii in bloom, from Harvard Botanic Garden, Bechtel's double-flowering Crab, from the Boston Park Department and a promiscuous display from Mrs. E. M. Gill should also be mentioned as at- tractive features of the exhibition. LENOX HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY The regular meeting of the above society was held June 15. The effect of lowering the initiation fee has been to induce seven young men to become members. Owing to the late spring it was unanimously voted to abandon the June exhibition. At our previous meeting the following questions had been asked and were well discu.ssed: How do plants take up food — in solid or liquid form? What is capillary ac- tion, especially in relation to soils? Is nitrate of soda a plant food or merely a stimulant? What is its spe- cial action on plant growth? Is lime of any benefit to the soil at all, or is lime of any benefit to the soil in any locality? G. H. I. ST. LOUIS FLORIST CLUB. Twenty-two in number attended a harmonious and very interesting meet- ing on last Thursday afternoon. Pres- ident Irish was on hand early and opened the meeting at 2 o'clock with all the officers in attendance. The president called upon the trustees for their report. Chairman W. C. Smith responded, stating that they had all arrangements completed for June 29 in Hibernian Hall, and that every member would receive an invitation. Also that the annual outing would be held at Romona Park on Thursday, July 25th. William C. Young, State vice-president of the S. R. F. reported that he had not yet completed arrange- ments for the trip to Philadelphia, the railroad rate being at the present time $34.55 for a 60 day trip which included a visit to the Jamestown Exposition. He urged the members to send in their names as soon as possible, and hoped that by next meeting he would be able to report a much lower rate. A discussion of fumigation and four- teen other topics taken from the ques- tion box ensued, John Steidle. J. F. Ammann, W. C. Young, H. C. Irish, G. F\ilgraf and F. Fillmore taking part and making things very interesting. President Irish and Secretary Beneke hope for a large attendance at the July meeting as the nomination of officers will take place, also other im- portant matters pertaining to the S. A. F. meeting. ST. LOUIS HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY. The executive board of this society is holding weekly meets regarding their fall flower show. The members have subscribed nearly all of the $1000 subscription to the new Coliseum in which they expect to hold their show, but it is hardly possible that the big enterprise can be ready before the first of the year. Should the building be ready and the show get the open- ing date it should be a great success. ENGELMANN BOTANICAL CLUB. The Engelmann Botanical Club of St. Louis held their meeting the past week in the Central High School with a good attendance and concluded not to hold any meetings during the months of July, August and September. The club intended to hold a spring flower show, but Owing to the back- ward season, it was thought best to wait until next spring. This is the first spring that the club has failed to hold a spring show. PASADENA GARDENERS' ASSOCIA- TION. The regular meeting of the associa- tion was held on June 7. After the routine of business the members were addressed by C. A. Day, Horticultural Inspector, on Entomology. He spoke of the evils of neglect in regard to scale and all garden and greenhouse pests, and of the carefulness required in shipping clean plants This was one of the most enthusiastic meetings ever held. This association is looked upon as a leading spirit in the Mne of horticulture. A vote of thanks was tendered to Mr. Day at the close. MORRIS CO. (N. J.) GARDENERS' AND FLORISTS' SOCIETY. The facts that our society holds no monthly meetings in July and August, and that Robert Tyson was to read an essay on "Melons under Glass," was responsible for the very large attend- ance at the June meeting. Our monthly exhibit included 12 varieties of Ger- man iris from Florham Farms, who also sent a fine basket of lettuce Lit- tle Gem and samples of indoor-grown melons Royal Jubilee and Sutton's Ringdleader — enough to give us all a good taste which was thoroughly en- joyed. Robert Tyson, the grower, brought them along to illustra';e his essay. John Heeremans had 1 vases of new sweet peas Alfred Watkin, Nora Unwin, Frank Dolby and Fairy, and a fine dish of new tomato Dwarf Stone. A. Herrington. secured certificate of merit for his collection of iris and his melons. John Heeremans ^oc a cer- tificate of merit for his sweet peas and a cultural certificate for his tomato. President Vince is absent on his Eu- ropean trip. Our fall show will be held in Madi- son, Oct. 1st, and Nov. 1st next. Rob- ert D. Foote of Morristown offers a first prize of $50 for 25 chrysanthemum blooms in 25 varieties, short stems. There is no string on this prize, and we hope to have a strong competition, from outside as well as from members of the club. Otto H. Kahn offers a prize of a silver cup for best 6 white and best 6 pink chrysanthemums, con- fined to members of the society. Some- thing like $500 are offered in cash prizes. Schedule is ready for the print- er. James Fraser, superintendent to O. H. Kahn had staged at the June meet- ing his set of new fancy coleus Lu- cania. Daisy, Mohawk, Red Boy, Won- der and Combination. He secured a certificate of merit for the set and so well are they thought of that his friends have induced him to dissemi- nate them in 1908 through C. H. Totty. B. REAGAN. GARDENERS' AND FLORISTS' CLUB OF BOSTON. About 125 members were present at the meeting on Tuesday night. June 18, to listen to the able address on "The Chrysanthemum," which will be found on another page of this paper, by that eminent chrysanthemum expert. Chas. H. Totty. The discussion following the reading of the paper was lively and brought out some very interesting and practical information. There were a few interesting things on exhibition, including two pans of dwarf yellow chrysanthemums in flower from T. D. Hatfield. Iris Germanica Her Majesty from F. J Rea, pyrethrums from James Wheeler, and oriental poppies from Mt. Auburn Cemetery. It was announced that the annual picnic would take place on July 25 at Dor- chester Park. The proposition that the club contribute some feature for the trades parade during Old Home Week in Boston was discussed at some length, but not finally settled. Eight new names were submitted and elected for membership. June 22, 1907 HORTICULTURE. 815 AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF NURSERYMEN. The nurserymen's convention held at the Hotel Cadillac last week was very inspiring from the fact that all of the foiii hundred and odd attendants were there strictly for business. Many new points were brought out during the discussion of a number of interest- ing well written papers. A very notable feature was the sug- gestion of Mr. Albertson attached to his report on freight matters and ship- ping, setting forth the advisibility of the smaller shippers combining their shipments with those of larger ship- pers, thereby taking part of the benefit accuiiDt,' from rates as they are on car- load lots or more. Action on these lines should be an especial inducement to the growth of the society, not only ill numbers, but in influence because of its direct usefulress to its individual members. There was a lengthy dis- ciissic n on the result of interrogations and petitions for better railroad rate.^, etc The desire to secure a cheap rate seems to have outwighed the most imporlant necessity of getting speedy delivery. It might have worked a Ciuth greater advantage to have pr.^- ci:rfd assurances for speedy d>U--c?ry first and then go for cheaper rating afterwards. Although I he weather was anything' but good Park Commissioner Breit- mever entertained the members of '.he convention on Belle Isle. Wednesday afternoon and evening. The next convention will be held in Milwaukee. At a meeting held on Wednesday afternoon the vice-presi- dents of the association had selected Atlantic City for the 1908 season, and so recommended to the convention. When the matter was put to a vote, however, the Wiscon city won over the Atlantic coast resort by a large ma- jority. The western delegates made a strenuous objection to Atlantic City on the ground that it is not so situated as to be accessible to nurserymen from all parts of the country. The following officers were chosen for the ensuing year: President. J. W. Hill. Des Moines, la.: vice-president. C. M. Hobbs, Bridgeport. lud.: secre- tary, George C. Seager, Rochester, N. Y. ; treasurer. Charles L. Yates. Roch- ester, N. Y.: executive committee, J. H. Dayton. Painesville. O. : E. JI. Sher- man. Charles City. la.; H. B. Chase, Huntsville. Ala. Interesting papers and spirited dis- cussions on various topics made up Thursday afternoon's program. The extremely inclement weather some- what interfered with the social side of the meeting, but did not serve in any ■way to dampen the ardor of tho.se who took part in the debates nor of the "boomers" for the several cities that were endeavoring to land the next convention. COLUMBUS FLORISTS' CLUB. The annual Rose and Strawberry show tool; place in the Brent building headquarters, .Tune 11th. The display of both roses and strawberries was the best eve?- made by the club. Space forbids a detailed account of all the roses exhibited, but suffice it to say that all the popular indoor varieties were well represented; as regards hardy stock there was none exhibited, the season being so backward. Messrs. Jacob Reichert, Gustave Ackerman, and Albert Hills, awarded the rose prizes as follows: First to James Mo- Kellar for Uncle John; second to I. D. Siebert for Golden Gate, and third to Sherman F. Stephens for Bride. Be- sides the prize awards, the general dis- plays of Graff Brothers, Clover Hill Nurseries, and Fifth Avenue Floral Company, were greatly admired. The strawberries as a whole were very tine; there were more than twenty- five competitors for the awards, which resulted as follows: First prize to Wil- liam F. Metzmaier, second to John Brust, and third to George Bauman. In fact, so excellent were all the straw- berries that the committee, consisting of Messrs. William F. Metzmaier, A. Wedemeyer, and John Williams had a hard time making the awards. After a short business meeting, the evening was given up to social intercourse. A flue collation was served, so arranged that everyone had a chance to sample the prize stiawberries. Then music and games filled in the evening until a very late hour. W. A. Sperling, representing Stumpp & Walter Co. was a .guest, and during the evening kindly acted as judge of the various games. THE ANNANDALE ROSE SHOW. The fifteenth exhibition of the An- naudale Rose Show was given at An- nandale, N. Y., June 12th and 13th. Considering the very late season and no exhibits in the rose classes the show was a decided success. The ex- hibits of herbaceous flowers, while not as great in variety as they would be later in the season, were very fine. The first prize for best group of plants was won by Geraldyn Redmond, Thomas Ranger, gardener; second prize by T. T. Astor, gardener, Horace A. Deal; while the group exhibited by Hon. L. P. Morton, Thomas Talbot, gardener, was superior to any in the point of variety and tasteful arrange- ment. In class for best twelve ferns Ger- aldyn Redmond was first and T. T. Astor second. In specimen fern J. J. Astor was first and Hon. L. P. Morton second. In the class for herbaceous flowers Mr. Archibald Rogers, Thos. P. Connor, gardener, was first and Hon. L. P. Morton second, while sev- eral exhibits not for competition were equal to the prize winners, notabl.v those of Miss Cruger, Cruger's Island, and Mrs. Rachael \ldrich, Barrytown. An object of much comment and in- terest was a group of Azalea Mollis and ferns with a background of ever- greens, exhibited by the Shatemuc Nurseries, Barrytown. J. T. Lynch, Poughkeepsie, exhibited a vase of Beauty roses; J. J. Astor a vase of Beauty and two of Richmond; these and two vases of Killarney cover the rose display, no out-door roses being in bloom. In the vegetable class Mr. Archibald Rogers was first with a very attractive collection. Mr. Douglas Merritt also exhibited a very nice col- lection not for competition. Taking the exhibition as a whole, it was a credit to the exhibitors and to the soci-jty. in spite of the unfavorable season. The judges were R. W., Allen. -Hudson, N. Y.; F. L. Atkins, Ruther- ford, N. J.; James Blair, Stattsburg, N. Y. JOHN W. BAIN. Secretary, Red Hcok, N. Y. CLUB AND SOCIETY NOTES. The Newport Horticultural Society's rose show has been postponed until July 9 and 10. The I>ake Forest Horticultural Society, Chicago, will hold its first annual exhibition on July 13. The annual picnic of the Indiana State Florists' Association will be held on invitation at the country place of R. F. and J. E. Harritt, Indianapolis, on Wednesday, June 26, Stop 4, Rush- ville Traction Line. MARYLAND STRAWBERRIES AT JAMESTOWN EXHIBITION. Maryland strawberries are the centre of attraction in the States Exhibit Palace at the Jamestown Exposition. Maryland, which leads the Union in growing strawberries, Is demonstrat- ing to the thousands of people now vis- iting the Exposition her ability in this direction. The varieties Taft, Long- worth and Outlander, seedlings or- iginated by Arthur T. Goldsborough of Wesley Heights, are the largest and finest berries in the exhibit; all of them vary from five to eight inches in circumference and weigh from two to four ounces. The Gandy berries ex- hibited by J. Aikenhead of Easton, are also exceptionally fine, a few being as large as the preceding varieties. Other Marylanders who are aiding in the strawberry exhibit are D. H. Har- gett of Frederick, F. E. Matthews of Pocomoke and A. T. Whittington of Marion Station. On the tables are also several large vases of peonies from George Morrison of Baltimore. Prof. T. B. Symons, in charge of the Maryland exhibit, is kept busy giving information regarding the great horti- cultural possibilities of the State. BLOCKED BY THE EXPRESS COM- PANIES. The main objection to a parcels post, although usually carefully concealed by the politicians, is the fact that it would seriously impair the profits of the express companies, if it did not drive them out of business. For 30 years Congress has refused to con- sider seriously the re-establishment of the parcels post, and it is not likely that Postmaster-General Meyer will make more headway than his well- disposed predecessors made. In the mean time the express companies will exist and their promoters will con- tinue to make immense fortunes by charging big prices for the transporta- tion oi packages which the govern- ment should carry, as it does in other countries, as mail at small charges. — St. Joseph Neics Press. PERSONAL. Visitors in Boston this week: C. H. Totty, Madison, N. J.; Jos. S. Fenrich and Harry J. Hoffmeir. New York; A. M. Rennie, Providence, R. I.; E. H. Chamberlain, New Bedford, Mass.; E. J. Harmon. Portland. Me. 816 HORTICULTURE June 22, 1907 The Chrysanthemum — Its Past^ Present and Future A paper read before the Gardeners' and Florists' Club of Boston, by Charles H. Totty. The Chrysanthemum in its various forms as grown today is essentially modern in its varieties, and it is a far cry from the first Japanese intro- ductions of R. Foitune in 1SG2 to the large flovkfered Japanese of today. No flower has proved so responsive to the eflarts of the hybridist and the present day types of Europe and America are far ahead of the kinds grown at this time in Japan, so far as my knowledge of Japanese varieties goes. When we stop to reflect on the progress made in a period of some fifty years with this flower, one hesitates to hazard a guess as to what the future has in store. The past history of the Chrysanthe- mum is interesting. A Chrysanthe- n.um show was held in Birmingham, England, as far back as 1S36, but no record of it is left saving the mere detail of time and place. The organi- zation that was to be the real factor in developing the Chrysanthemum was organized in Stoke Newington, Eng- land, in 1846 at an old-fashioted hos- telry where a company of congenial spirits used to congregate evenings and over their pipes and beer discuss their favorite flower. That little society prospered in its chrysalis state and eventually evolved into the National Chrysanthemum Society and this society by its system of historical records, classifications and nomenclature put Chrysanthemum where it is today. The first seedling raised in cultiva- tion was flowered in Fi-ance about 1827 and I have no doubt the raiser was just as proud of his achievement as we would be today to produce a Beatrice May or William Duckham. The pompon section was produced from a small semi-double variety sent home by Robert Fortune from China in 1842. We are indebted to the French raisers for this type who chris- tened it pompon from the real or fan- cied resemblarce to the tuft or pompon on the French soldiers' hats of that period. The Fortune introductions of 1862 gave the greatest impetus to the cultivation of the Chrysanthem^im and they were the ancestors of our present large flowering kinds. Some of the Pioneers. Glancing hurriedly through the American history of the Chrysanthe- mum we find that the first seedlings ■were exhibited before the Massachu- setts Horticultural Society in 1879 by Dr. H. P. Walcott, so that Boston in this as in many others matters historical may rightly claim first honors. Peter Hen- derson previous to this had imported from Japan in 1863 some fine varieties one of which at least, Grandiflorum, was grown until very recently. The Chrysanthemum Society of America was not organized until 1889, but shows had been held for some time previous to that in the larger eastern cities. Possibly the greatest enthusiast this country ever had is the veteran John Thorpe. I had a short talk with him in Chicago last fall and I know he is a mine of Information on the early struggles to popularize the 'Mum in this country. Another gentleman ■who, while his name does not figure so much in print did a great work in the early days, is Wm. Barr of Orange; he t(io is brimful of early history and fur- thermore is just as keen today in test- ing new kinds as he ever was. What wonderful power of fascination does the 'Mum i.ossess that it can hold a man's intcrfst for a life time com- pelling him willy, nilly, to remain its slave and worshipper? In the early 80's several Pennsyl- vania growers came to the front. W. K. Harris and H. Waterer left their imprint on the 'Mum by raising some fine varieties. New Jersey was repre- sented by Mr. T. H. Spaulding and the late lamented firm of Pitcher and Manda. It is impossible in a paper of this description to enumerate all of the men who did yeoman service in the past, but at least two others, Pewkes and Hallock, are deserving of special mention. Getting down to the present time we find that the Austra- lian varieties in the past few years have swept our exhibition tables clear of the older. varieties giving us flowers of such splendid size and colors com- bined with ideal habit that there would almost seem to be an inSusion of new blood into the race. The English and French seedlings are in too many cases disappointing to us, comparative- ly few standing the test of our climate, but the failures in the Australian kinds are few. The reason for this is be- cause the Australian climate at flow- ering time is similar to ours, often running warm and bright, and if a seedling shows a large, full, perfect flower in this con- dition it will do the same with us. An English variety may be splendid in its native home and yet be a failure here, showing an enormous eye and only some five or six rows of petals. Some of their very finest kinds act in this way here. Lady Conyers, Elsie Fulton and Mrs. P. W. Valis being good examples. The Australian kinds on the other hand show up much better than they do in Europe, many of them, the sunlight here in the early fall serving to bring out the size and breadth of the petal to greater advantage. I am often asked how it is that the Australian types are such strong growers, splendid in both stem and foliage. Perhaps the chief reason is because in Australia they practice an outdoor system of culture entirely in the section from where we have re- ceived the finest varieties. Future Development. We should never lose sight of the fact that the Chrysanthemum is al- most a hardy plant and indoor culture is an unnatural cocdition which in time tends to degenerate the parent stock. The future will possibly see a race of American seedlings equal or superior to what we are now getting from Australia, but they will be raised outside in the great Southwest some- where, where the hand of man has merely to guide nature in an intelli- gent systematic crossing, not here In the east where with glass houses and artificial heat man must not only guide nature but also finish her prod- uct for her. Another reason why the Australian kinds are all good growers, lies in the fact that a rigid selection is kept up all the time from the first seed bed to the flowering stage. Any kind that shows an exceptioi.'ally tall, or a weak spindly habit is destroyed before the plant reaches the flowering stage so that the teitptation to keep it. should if prove to be an exception- ally fine flower, is removed. This I am informed is the policy of Mr. Pock- ett of the Wells-Pockett firm, and I say today that this firm if the>" do not send us anolher variety, have left a mark on American Chrysanthemum culture that will endure for many years to come. The most popular type of flower at the present day is the Japanese incurved. This combines the largest size with the incurving petals so much sought after by the commercial grower on account of its shipping qualities. The true Chinese type with its in- curving petal is apparently too small for present day use, and is entirely crowded out of the exhibition table saving in classes specially reserved for it, and to a considerable extent, it is also getting crowded out of the com- mercial grower's list. This perhaps is in some ways to be regretted, yet it is only one of the cycles of chang:e that have served to keep alive the interest in the '"Mum," Every few years a new type or color appears and revivi- fies an interest that perhaps was wan- ing and needed just that stimulus. The Banner Year for Exhibitions. Some good and worthy people every once in a while tell you that the Chry.5anthenium is getting played out, that it don't sell as well as it used to in the market, people are tired of it and so forth. Let us look at the facts and see if this is so. What do we find from an exhibition standpoint? We find every year an increased number of cities holding '"Mum" shows. We note 20 or more local societies each in a flourishirg condition and holding an annua.l fall show, when ten years ago not one was in existence. No signs of lack of interest there. If you were in my position as a disseminator of new varieties and knew as 1 know men who buy the plants out of their own pockets, in cases where the employer is not sufficiently interested to do so, in order not to be behind at show time, you would never talk about lack of interest. I have seen several sched- ules for the coming fall, and in every case the prizes are larger and far more numerous, and I will go on record as saying now that 1907 will be the ban- ner year to date from the viewpoint of exhibitions. What about it com- mercially? That can only be conjec- ture till we can get an idea of the quantities planted in the different sec- tions, but last year was the best year for prices (hat 1 have known since I have studied the flower market. Cli- matic conditions I will concede helped somewhat to bring about this condi- tion, but even so, people look for Chrysanthemums now more than they once did in the early fall, and I see no reason to feel pessimistic as to the fu- ture commercially of the flower. The Chrysanthemum a Stimulus to Fall Trade. The Chrysanthemum accomplishes every year a great work in bringing the eeneral grower and his wares be- June 22, 1907 HORTICULTURE 817 fore the public at the fall shows. How many towns ever attempt even to hold a show only in the fall, when the "Mums" are at their height? Spring and summer exhibitions can be count- ed on The fingers of one hand, almost in the entire country, but when the fall comes, shows spring up from one end of the country to the other, and though the Chrysanthemum is the principal attraction it affords the Rose men, the Carnation men and the new plant men a chance to exhibit their stock to a large section of the flower buying public that could otherwise only be reached through the medium of the retail store. The average re- tailer is more interested in keeping his trade down to the staples in the trade than he is in pushing a lot of new things that he will have to sink his money into and run his chances on selling them afterwards to a fickle minded public. As an aid to instruct- ing the public and giving an impetus to the fall trade just at that time opening up, the Chrysanthemum per- forms a service to the florist that can- not be measured in actual dollars and cents. One of the most encouraging features to me in the Chrysanthemum business is the increasing number of exhibitors. True, some of the older ones drop out from one cause or other, but this is only to be expected, and the number of new men coming up is very greatly in excess of older men going out. Usefulness of the Chrysanthemum Society. The various local societies have helped to bring about this condition, and I pray it may continue, for when the local interest dies and the local show is discontinued, then do we see the horticultural interest in that par- ticular section, so far as the Chrysan- themum is concerned, fading away. While I give place to none in my in- terest and loyalty to my local society, I believe it is the duty of every Chrys- anthemum lover to affiliate himself with the National Chrysanthemum So- ciety also. In union there is strength, and I would like to see the Chrysan- themum Society with thousands of mebers where it now has hundreds only, for gentlemen members of this society should not forget that the present head of the Chrysanthemum Society is a Massachusetts man, Mr. Loveless of Lenox, and as a matter of State pride I know you will help him all you can. To a grower interested in Chrysanthemums the lists of varieties issued by the society are worth much more than the annual dues amount to, not to mention the good work it does In recognizing new and meritorious varieties, winnowing the wheat from the chaff and occasionally in detecting old varieties that once in a while, whether by accident or design, are re- named and offered to the trade as new varieties. And now what of the fu- ture? I am neither a prophet nor the son of a prophet, and when dealing in futures it is the unexpected that al- ways happens. So far as one can see along the pathway at this time the fu- ture is bright— very bright for the Chrysanthemum. Changes will come unquestionably. In fact, they are al- ready looming up. I see it in a reac- tion in some sections from the large blooms solely. The past year has wit- nessed to me a remarkable turn in fa- RAMBLER ROSE PARADISE. The rose which we here illustrate is one of M. H. Walsh's finest productions. It is a Wichuraiana hybrid of vigorous growth, hard\ and with handsome glossy foliage. The flower is unique; color, base of petals, creamy white, tips of petals carmine, the centre filled with golden stamens. The petals reflex in a re- markable manner giving the flower a star-shaped form which no other rose presents. The petals are very persist- ent, lasting- fully four weeks from th^ time of opening un- til they begin to drop. The plant shown in the illus- tration is one of the group exhibited at Washington last March and the flow- ers had begun to oppn three weeks be- fore it was shipped, yet it arrived back in Woods' Hole without losing a petal, Mr. Walsh tells us. That such a rose, with its freedom of blooming is destined to hold high rank as a florists' Easter plant seems inevitable. vor of the single 'flowered types. The singles cannot be called new. for I re- call we made an unsuccessful effort to have the market take them up ten years ago and the market laughed at them. True, varieties have improved greatly since then, but the market at that time was not in a receptive mood. It was merely a big flower, the bigger the better, with a stem like wire and foliage hugging the flower. Today it would seem that the artistic taste is more developed. We see it in the in- creasing iKjpularity of single flowers not only in Chrysanthemum, but also in roses, dahlias and other flowers. Light, graceful, natural effects can be produced, impossible of duplication with the heavy double flowers that have been the florists' ideal for so long. The single varieties now seem to be coming into their own after years of neglect, and the next year or two will see them popular. 1 notice that several new singles were awarded certificates in London last fall. Such a thing would have been heresy not so long ago, and I regard it as an in- dication of the trend of the times. The pompons or hardy types too will be planted much more largely in the next fevi- years. With the spread of the civic improvement ideas of a city beautiful instead of an aggregation of bricks and stones, demand will come for these humble but welcome flowers, blooming as they do when everything else is gone, and pointing an object- lesson of hopefulness long after every other flower has succumbed to the rigors of early winter. Will the Big Flowers Stay? Will the big flowers stay? I say yes. For large, massive decorations they are unsurpassed; to make a showing in an exhibition they are in- dispensable, and as evidences of cul- tural skill they tell their own story. That new types will crop up and have a share of the popularity is certain. The human mind from earliest history is perpetually craving for something different, and in this respect modern civilization differs not one whit from the ancient Greeks and Romans. The large flower in its proper place has a certain nobility about it that is not to my mind approached in any other flower, but its place is not stuck in a low bowl to form part of a dinner table decoration. That part of decorative art can be more artistically done with singles or pompons or other smaller flowered varieties. That the hybridist will continue to breed to larger and larger types is cer- tain, but size and coarseness do not necessarily have to go together. We have seen the coarseness of Timothy Eaton, for instance, eliminated, and a flower equally large or larger produced in Beatrice May or Mrs. D. V. West without a trace of coarseness in their makeup, and it is on these lines that the hybridist will work. Some people in decrying size go to the other extreme and condemn a flower for its size alone. 1 say this is wrong. The forest tree when a mag- nificent specimen never excites any- thing but admiration, and if nature unlocks her storehouse of knowledge and permits us to raise a Chrysanthe- mum two feet across, if it be perfectly proportioned 1 say it would be a mar- vellous revelation. Whatever the future has in store we may confidently say that the Chrysan- themum will go on increasing in popu- larity and usefulness from year to year and adding its quota to the sum total of the world's economy and hu- man progress. 818 HORTICULTURE. Tune 22, 1907 SEED TRADE, We have passed the safety line for most crops, and only uninterrupted favorable weather from now on can assure average results from this year's plantings, and this is especially true of most cultivated crops. When corn and potatoes are barely out of the ground by the middle of June, there is no question that we have lost our margin of safety. To assume that weather will be uninterruptedly favor- able from now until harvest, is to assume the improbable, and to fly in the face of experience. We are cer- tainly booked for a season of short crops, and the prudent have already accepted this fact. The only question now is, as to the extent of the short- age. Estimates are being made, but estimates are not facts, though they may be interesting. To begin with farm crops. Snow, one of the most reliable crop experts in this country, estimates the total crop of winter and spring wheat of 1907 at .550,000,000 bushels, against 776,- 000,000 bushels In 1906. The indicated oat crop is 8-50,000,000 bushels, against 930,000,000 bushels last year. No fig- ures are given on corn, but he says the crop will be hundreds of millions less than 1906. While seedsmen are only indirectly interested in these figures, they are given to show how general are the un- favorable crop conditions, and how heavy will be the shortage in staple crops. It is not conceivable that with general farm crops showing so largo a shrinkage from last year seed crops can be up to average, and in fact they will not be. So much is settled now. It is interesting to note that a calen- dar issued in 1S56 predicted that the year 1907 would be one of short crops, and that the weather would be cold and unseasonable. If this prophet were now living, he could hang out his shingle and do a rushing business in his line. At various times there have been rumors that F. B. Mills, of Rose Hill, N. Y., was planning to move his busi- ness to some point where he could have better transportation facilities. Mr. Mills does a large business in seeds and plants, and very success- fully, but "the wine of success is often intoxicating," and Mr. Mills has, at sundry times, been under the influence. He has tried his hand at various schemes outside of his seed and plant business, such as railroad building, the raising of fancy fowls, the making of incubators, the growing of ginseng, and finally, took a plunge into the general merchandise business along the lines followed by the Sears-Roe- buck Company, but none of these ventures has been a pronounced suc- cess, and one or two have been rather costly failures. It is true he is still growing ginseng hut just how success- ful from a financial point of view cannot be leained. Oonsidering that Mr. Mills never spent an hour's ap- prenticeship at any seed house before embarking in business for himself, his great success in this business is all the more creditable to him, as he is the son of a poor farmer, and had scarcely been out of his father's door- yard before his first catalogue was issued. Returning to the question of his removal, it can be said that while he contemplates establishing a branch in the West, his headquarters for the present at least, will remain at Rose Hill, as his investment here must have cost at least $100,000, and is altogether too large and expensive an outfit to be abandoned without most urgent reasons and compensating ad- vantages. An organization to be known as the Iowa Seed Dealers' Association was formed recently at Des Moines. The officers elected were: president, C. N. Page; vice-president, Henry Fields, Shenandoah; secretary, W. C. Adams, Decorah; treasurer, J. T. Hamilton, Cedar Rapids. In addition to these oflicers the executive committee in- cludes H. A. Johns, Sioux City and J. W. Ratkin, Shenandoah. Among the many June weddings last week one of especial interest to the trade was solemnized on the 12th inst. at "Briar Crest," the country seat of Mr. and Mrs. William Henry Maule whose daughter. Miss E. Vir- ginia Maule was married to C. M. Provost Herring. Owing to the re- cent illness of Mr. Herring, only near relatives and a few intimate friends were In attendance. From the consular report of Solo- mon Berliner at the Canary Islands we learn that the crop of onion seed for 1906 was enormous and far ex- ceeded the demand. The export of onion seed from Teneriffe to the United States for the year amounted to $14,729 and it is estimated that over 40,000 pounds were left on the hands of the dealers. Thomas J. Grey will sail for Europe on the Columbia of the Anchor Line on June 29. CELERY GROWING IN IRONDE- QUOIT. Irondequoit, N. Y., is one of the most prosperous celery-growing sec- tions in this country. In carload lots alone nearly $120,000 worth has been shipped from there the past season, besides a heavy trade with nearby cities and express shipments to New York and other points. There are many methods in use in successful celery growing, but the Irondequoit growers all follow the same practice which is here described. The first and most important factor in growing celery is a good seed. Much seed is grown in America and for some reason gives more or less of I«1J:STIC HANGING BA5KET5 Doz. 100 10 ill. Bowl $1 10 $11 12 " " 1.25 13- 14 •' " 1.50 16 W. Elliott & Sons -^'^-n 201 Fulton St., N.». soft, stringy and tasteless stock. Be sure, then, that you get the right seed to start with. Celery delights and thrives best in a muck laud, but can be grown on any good garden soil with proper cultiva- tion. However rich and mucky the land may be, it is positively essential to good crops that it be annually fer- tilized with about two inches of well- rotted stable manure, carefully plowed under. Ample moisture must at all times be provided for. For early varieties the seed should be sown in hot beds from February 15th or March 1st. The seed must not be covered too deep and the bed kept quite moist until the seed germinates. A tempera- ture of 60 degrees is about right. When plants are two inches high thin out and transplant to three inches each way. When" four inches high, cut off the tops (to make stocky,) and enough of the roots to admit of straight plant- ing. ■The most desirable time for setting plants depends much upon local cli- mate. If good plants are used they can be set out as late as August 15th, but best results are obtained by set- ting from the middle of June to 1st of July, which brings the plants to maturity in this section during cool, moist weather. The old-fashioned method of deep trenches in which to plant celery has been abandoned by the up-to-date market gardener as a useless expense. The experience of the best gardeners is that celery will do much better planted on the surface of the same quality of soil besides- making a quicker and larger growth, also saving the unnecessary labor and expense of trench digging. It is well, under all circumstances, to select damp or wet weather for setting plants. Secure plants from seed, of uniform size so that field growth, by good treatment, may be about the same. Set in rows from five to six inches apart, and press with the feet both sides of the plant, wliich in a measure will prevent dry- ins out. H. R. PEAGHEY." To he continued. ZIRNCIEBEL'S GIANT PANSIES Fresh Crop Now Ready Famed lor a quarter of a century and when you buy them you get the best in exist= ence. I am continuing the pansy business on exactly the same standard as carried on by my father, the late Denvs Zirngiebel. None genuine anless sold by me. AUGUSTUS ZIRNGIEBEL, Needham, Mass. Q1.\NT MARKET. "The Variety for the Million." Trade packet, 2000 seeds, $1.00. GIANT FANCY. The Ne Plus Ultra in Pansies. Trade packet, 1000 seeds, $1.00. June 22, 1907 HORTICULTURE 819 INCORPORATED. A. W. Tyler Nursery Co.. Council Bluffs, la.; A. W. Tyler, G. E. Tyler; capital stock, .1:10,000. Spokane Nursery Co., Spokane, Wash.; H. C. Rice, J. H. Munn, J. M. Harris. E. L. Rice; capital, $.50,000. The business established by Thomas J. Grey and successfully carried on for many years under the name of Thomas J. Grey & Co., has been in- coTporatert under the laws of the Com- monwealth of Massachusetts as the Thomas .1. Grey Co. The business will be continued at 32 South Marl'et street, Boston. The officers of the corporation are: Thomas J. Grey, president and treas- urer; Peter M. Miller, secretary; John P. A. Guerineau, general manager. MOVEMENTS OF GARDENERS. Emile Fardel has been appointed head gardener to H. P. Booth, Great Neck, L. I., N. Y. William Tricker who has been in charge of the plantings at West Side Park, Jersey City, this esason is about to locate in Arlington. N. J., and con- tinue in similar lines of work specializ- ing on waterlilies, hardy perennial and nursery stock, landscape work, etc. FIRE RECORD. The Customs Seed Co., San Fran- cisco, Cal., lost their wholesale ware- houses on June 9. The residence of H. Sta.eps, Milwati- kee. Wis., was burned on June 8; partially covered by insurance. On Tuesday, June 2.5, the red flag will wave for the last time for this season over the entrance to 201 Ful- ton street. New York, and Auctioneer Wm. J. Elliott wishes the trade to show up in large numbers on that oc- casion and help close the season in due form. He promises a fine stock of good things and you make the price. "BwfMinS mixing our PANSY SEED •■ BODDINQTON'S CHALLENGE " mi.xtuie contains all the finest Gta>;t strains — of the leading Pansy Specialists in the world-the Giant self colors, the Giant striped and margined, and the Giant blotched — all carefully mixed in proportion — 'the finest that money can buy — ihe finest ^tj/f money can buy. A 'lorist, who has grown it, said ''Why don't you call it Defiance .'" Trade pkt. 75c, 1-4 qz. $1.5°. ■"' "'■ $2.75. oz. $5.00. New crop ready July. ... OrJer Now ... A. T. B0D3INGT0N, 342 W. 14th St.. N.Y.City C. C. MORSE & GO. Address all communications 10 our permanent address 48 to 56 Jackson St., San Francisco, Cal. The Largest Seed Growers in the United States Prices Quoted in these Columns are for Dealers Only. When Writing to Advertisers Please Mention HORTI- CULTURE. SPECIAL OFFER GLADIOLUS Extra selected mixed bulbs of all the finest varieties 75c per 100 per I 000, $0.50 TUBEROSES (Medium (ira.lei Good Sized Bulbs SOc per 100 per 1000, $4.00 FRENCH CANNAS nixed Colors, Dormant Roo s $1,50 per 100 $13.50 per lOOO CALADIUM ESCULENTUM 5 to <) to PULVERIZED SHEEP MANURE Direct from ranches in the West. We have on hand for Immediate delivery a larf^e supply of exceptionally flne^ quality. For the Lawn, The Greenhouse, For the Herbaceous Garden, For the Flower Garden, For the Vegetable Garden, Use Purity Brand Sheep Manure. PRICE, Ton, $40.00; half ton, $20.C0; 500 lbs., 10.00; 100 lbs., $2.50. R.&J.FARQUHAR&GO., 6 and 7 So. Market St., BOSTON. JOHNSON'S KINGLY PRIZE WINNER PANSIES are the product of the world's leading Pansy Speciahsts and absolutely un- surpassed in quality by any strain extant. A trial will give you the most gratifying results and prove our state- ment. VVe offer seed as follows ; Per looo seeds, 30c; 2000 seeds, 50c; 5000 seeds, $1.00; per ounce, $5.00. Send for our complete Pansy list. Orders booked for French and Dutch Bulbs. JOHNSON SEED COMPANY 211 Market St. Philadelphia, Pa. FISKE'S SEEDS For Immediate Sowing GLADIOLUS BULBS In variety and mixture Our Trade List Mailed on Application H. E. FISKE SEED CO. Faneull Hall Square, BOSTON Vick's Superb Pansy Seed All the best varieties in separate colors VICK'- SUPERB MIXTURE the best strain from all the leading named sorts: I.80Z. 8Sc 1.4 oz. $1.60 Ounce $0.00 JAMES VICKS SONS. Rochester, N. Y. High Grade Seeds for Market Gardener, Florist and Farmer Catalogues Free Joseph Breck & Sons Corp. 47-54 NO. MARKET ST., BOSTON. MASS Burpee's Seeds p PHILADELPHIA %M ESTABLISHED 1 802 ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS NANUS SEED. Cold Storage LILY OF THE VALLEY PIPS, best possible grade, in cases of lOOO and 3000 pips each, at $12.00 per 1000. Advance Orders now being booked for BERMUDA EASTER LILIESand ROMAN HYACINTHS. SEND FOR PRICES J. M.THORBURN & CO. 33 Barclay St., through to 38 Park Plaei NEW YORK Everything of the Highest Grade Grey's Highest Grade of Tested Seeds=^ Send for Catalogue THOMAS J. GREY CO. 32 & 33 So. Market SU BOSTOJ* BRIDGEMAN'S SEED WAREHOUSE RICHARDS BROS. Props. 37 East 19th St., NEW YORK CITY AULIFLOWERS A B B A G E Blue List of Wholesale Prices mailed only to those who plant for profit. HJALMAR HARTMANN & CO. 12 Stormeade, COPENHAGEN, DENMARK. 820 HORTICULTURE June 22, 1907 NEPHROLEPIS Piersoni Elegantissima Tiie Tarrytown Fern A good stock in all sizes on hand at all times. A splendid seller and money-maker. Large specimen plants, ready for immediate sale : 6-inch at 75c and $1.00 each; 8-inch at $1.50 and $2.00 each; 1 0-inch at $3.00 each; 12-inch at $5.00 each; 14-inch at $7.50 each; 16-inch at $10.00 each. Also fine young stock for growing on, 2, H' -inch at $8.00 per hundred. F. R. PIERSON CO., Tarrytown-on-Hudson, N. Y. Special Culture of the Kentia During the past 10 or 15 years palm culture has made great progress in the United States especially along the Atlantic seaboard. Large areas of glass are nov devoted to their culture, many important establishments giving up almost their whole aiea to this crop alone. Nowhere is this more manifest than in the neighborhood of Philadelphia where the business may be said to have had its early impetus. The principal vaiitties grown for the commercial trade are Kentia Bel- nioreana, K. Porsteriana, Cocos Wed- delliana, Areca lutescens, Phoenix re- clinata and Rhapis flabelliformis. Latania borbonica, once largely grown, has been dropped to a great extent. At first the young plants were im- ported from Europe and "grown on," but now the up-to-date concerns such as the Dreer Co., Heacock Co., Chas. D. Ball, W. K. Harris, and Robert Craig Co., depend more on seeds for their stock. Great care is taken to have the seeds fresh and they are sown immediately on their arrival. Some varieties germinate in a few weeks, others take a year and longer. Palm House.s uf Jo.sei'H Heacock Joseph Heacock, who is an expert in kentia culture as is evidenced by a recent visit to his establishment where a large area is filled with perfect specimens, says that one of the first requisites is patience. He thinks Job would have had the only real test of patience if he had been put up against the palm growing job. "You put in the seed," said he, "and wait for months — often a year will pass before they are all out of the seed bed. All through this your capital lies buried: wages, coal, interest, and other bills keep piling up. The adage of the nimble sixpence does not apply to kentia culture for you have to wait four or five years before you get any returns to speak of." Mr. Heacock thinks on the whole he would have been better off if he had stuck to roses alone. This seems rather a pessimistic view in face of the fact that fifty to a hundred thousand seeds of kentia are being sown at this place every year. In growing kentias, and in fact all kinds of palms, Mr. Heacock quotes Jefferson "Eternal vigilence is the price of liberty." A compost of loam and peat in about equal proportions is the generally adopted medium with the addition of a little silver sand. Kentias require plenty of pot room and plenty of water both under and over- head throughout the summer. As Mr. Heacock says, the great enemy is scale. To keep down this pest tobacco water has been found the most effective. This is prepared in tubs large enough for dipping the entire plant, after which they are thoroughly gone over by hand carefully sponging every leaf. The same applies to red thrips al- though these are a less frequent enemy. Five years ago the supply was ahead of the demand and many growers drop- ped out. At present the tone of the market is much healthier and there is good demand for all sizes. Large plants are scarce and bring high prices. Palms will always hold a high place as decorative plants and it is gratifying to know that our Ameri- can growers are keeping fully abreast of the times. GEORGE C. WATSON. June 22, 1907 HORTICULTURE 821 fl0yy*tyuyyyyyyyyyvyMyyvyyvyyyyy¥*Mvyyyy*^tyyiivyy*ty*iyyyyyyt/y*tvyvy*^ttMiM*^^ Cold Storage Lilies All live and up-to-date florists grow COLD STORAGE LILIES THE forcing of cold Storage lilies is no longer an experiment. If you have not already icrown some of these we can refer you to hundreds of flor- ists who make a success of this method and have lilies **all the year round" — The same as Lily of the Vahcy. Our lilies are bought for and placed in cold storage for the express purpose of deli\ering bulbs in the summer time. Lilium ongitlnrum ani giganieu n take about two months to bloom from Lilium Longiflorum Giganteum — Cold Storage Per loo Per loco 710 9-in. bulbs, 300 in case. . . $ 8.00 $ 75.00 9 to lo '• '■ 200 *' ** ... 13 00 125.00 Lilium Lonsiflorum Multiflorum — Cold Storage c) to lo-in. bulbs, 200 in case. - - 11.00 100.00 Lilium SpeciosuTT) Rubrum— Cold Storage time of planting from cold storage. Speciosum from five to six months, so that longiflorum wanted for Thanksgiving and Christmas should be planted about Oct. isl, and speciosum anit auratum about July ist. We have liniied quantities 01 the following varieties on hand and offer subject to being unsold and at the prices named; will hold not later than Oct ist. for our customers without any additi mal charges for ro d storage. ORDER TO-DAY. All cases repacked before shipment. Full cases sold at 1000 rate. Lilium Speciotum Melpomene — Cold Storage Per 100 Per 1000 Per 100 Per icoo 8 to Q-in. bulbs, 200 in case . . 8-00 75.00 9 to 11 " " 150" " ... 12.50 110.00 8 to 9-in. bulbs, 200" " ... 9 00 80.00 9toii'* " >5o" " ■■- li.OO ll.'i.OO Lilium Auratum— Cold Storage 8 to g-in bulbs, 160 in case. . . 5.50 50 Oo q to I'l " " 120" " ... QiX) 8O.O0 111013 " " 75" " ... 16.no 150.00 ARTHUR T. BODDINGTON, 342 West 14th St., NEW YORK CITY 200,000 Galla Lily Bulbs -/Ethiopica Calla Ethiopica, 10 inches circumference SIO.OO 900 soo 700 5.50 4 50 350 2 25 1000 $90.00 80.00 70.00 60.10 45.00 35 00 25.00 15.00 The above Bulbs are all warranted to be free from disease, and safe arrival is guaranteed. My first car leaves for the East promptly on .July 15. If casli is sent with the order I will prepay the freight, which is 15 percent value of the bulbs. A, WITTING, 17-23 Kennan Street, SANTA CRUZ, CAL. WHOLESALE TRADE LIST PlanU from 2'A in. pots, 50c. per doz. $3.00 per 100 Ageratum Inimitable, Blue Perfection, Heliotropes, Ipomaea Heavenly Blue, Lobelia, Parlor Ivy, Snapdragon Giant White, Shasta Daisies, 3 varieties. Night-Blooming Jasmine. Stevias dwarf and tall. Asparagus ^p^engerii. Asparagus plumosus and Sprengerii, strong plants, 5-mch pots, $3.00 per doz. Passmora coerulea, Pfordii X Mammoth Beauty, a hardy variety from 4-inch pots, $1.00 per doz; 3-inch pot plants, 75c. per doz. Clematis paniculata,' 3-inch pots, 75c. per doz., $5.00 per 100. Clematis, large-flowering varieties, home grown, two year old plants, $3.00 per doz. Swainsona alba, 3-inch pots, $5,00 per 100. Achyranthes Lindenii, Alternantheras, yellow, 25i-inch pots, $2.00 per too. Crotons. 4 in. pots. $2.oc per doz. Asparagus Sprengcri, seedlings from flats at $1.00 per 100. Chrysanthemums, best leading varieties, White, Vellow and Pink Plants from 2j^-inch pots, S2.00 per 100. C. EiSELE, - - Nth and Roy Streets, PHILADELPHIA, PA. SOME GIVE YOU QUANTITY SOME (VIVE YOl QUALITY 1 GIVE YOU BOTH Boston and Scotti Ferns Dozen, $6.00; 100, $45.00; 1000, $400.00 From 6-inch pots GERANIUMS Assorted Colors — 4.inch — in Bud only $6.00 per 100 20,000 SALVIAS Fine Stock, BONFIRE, ST. LOUIS and SPLENDENS 2'/i inch pots. $3.00 per 100. 3 inch pots, $4,011 per 100. GARDENIA VEITCHII 20,000 plants in 2,'+ and 3 inch pots. Fine clean stock. JOHN SCOTT Rutland Road and East 4Sth St. Telephone 2890 Bedford. BROOKLYN, N. Y. CASH WITH ORDER OR SATISFACTORY REFERENCES DRACAENA INDIVISA , 25c. to $i.co each. Variegated Funklas, ou* of 3 m. pots, $5.00 per 100. Calla LilleSi in bud or bloom, in 3 and 6 in. pots, 1 35c. each: $jo 00 per i:--' ■ Large Marshal Niel Roses, $t.co each. { K. E. JUUL, Elizabeth, N J. WM. G, SMITH, StJciALisT ^a™ ST., Philadelphia Prices Quoted in these Columns are for Dealers Onlv. When Writins: to Advertisers Please Mention HORTICULTURE, Standard varieties and Novelties, for $2.00 per 100 up to 75 cts. each. We will send 1000 in twenty vari- eties, our selection, sinorle and double, for $18.00 cash with order. Send for our Geranium catalogue, it contains descriptions of over 175 varieties. Visitorsahvays welcome. R.VINCENT, JR. & SONS CO. WHITE MARSH, MD. Geraniums Geraniums The following varieties, in 4 in. pots, in bud and bloom, in fine condition. $6 per 100. S. A. Nutt, Beaute Poitevine, LaFayette, John Doyle, Bruanti, Marq. Castellane, Trego, Buchner, Richard Brett, Ricard, F. Perkins, Jean Viaude, Double Grant, Marq. de Montmort and several others. Selection of sorts to remain with us. Cash to accompany all orders. J. E. FELTHOUSEN 154 Van Vranken A SCHENECTADY. N. Y. GERANIUMS 3000 to 4000 Geraniums, S. A. Nutt, Beaute Poitevine, in 3 and 3^2 in. pots, $6.00 per 100. 200 Beaute Poitevine. very large plants, 13-15 inches in diameter, $6.00 per dozen. Call and inspect the stock before buyino; elsewhere. A. C. LAKE Wellesley Hills Mass. BEDDING PLANTS Of Every Description Also a fine lot of Palm5 in all sizes, such ai Kentlas, Arecas, Latanias, Phoenix and C0C05. Pandanus Veitchll and utills, Cr«- tona, Dracaenas, Nepenthes, Arallas, Araucarias. Aspidistras, Ferns suitable for dishes, in leading varieties. Clbotium Schledel from $1,00 to $3 00 each. Will book contracts for Azaleas for future delivery. Wholesale Price List on application. A. LEUTHY & CO., Iinporters and Exporters, Growers and Deiltri, PerkiBB St. ICarseries. Roalindale, BOSTON, MASS. 822 HORTICULTURE June 22, 1907 N.B. NO POSTPONEMENT Of Weddings or Graduations on account of cold weather. GET READY to supiily your customers with up-to-date Baskets, Vases, and Fetchy Trimmings. Commencement Baskets We have the most beautiful, varied and extensive assortment of these Creations in America. They are irresistible. Prices 15 cents to $1.25 each. A money-making collection shipped for $10.00. Try it. INSCRIPTIONS, BOUQLTET HOLDEKS, CREPE PAPER, VASES, TONE WARE, FIBRE RIBBON, and all other Seasonable Supplies. THE 20th CENTURY PLANT STAND, Always Useful. Send for complete catalogue. H. BAYERSDORFER & CO., 1129 Arch St., Phila., Pa. The Florists Supply House of America. AMERICAN CARNATIONS IN DEN- MARK. P,iper Read Before the American Carna- tion Society at Toronto. BY P. RUSE. Carnations are not grown on a very large scale here yet but they are ship- ped in from Italy and Southern Fl-ance from November till May and it is very bard for the home growers to compete with the imported goods. We can- not get as nic3 carnations in mid- winter as you can in America, as the days are very short and we get a very little sunshine. I have been growing carnations here since 1899 and have been growing nothing but the Ameri- can sorts. The first winter I had a good deal of trouble with the plants, a good many rotting on account of the damp and cloudy weather. The first sorts I started with were Daybreak, Flora Hill, C. A. Dana, Wm. Scott, Triumph, Evelina and Gold Nugget but have now discarded them all with the exception of Triumph and Daybreak. Flora Hill did not give blooms enough and besides, white is not as much called for as colors. C. A. Dana was too small. Scott came too late with its second crop — it would not come till the last part of May. Evelina rotted all the first fall in a short time. • Gold Nugget did not give flowers enough and the most of them came imperfect. Daybreak rotted all with the exception of two or three plants and I thought of discarding it, but by careful handling, I have since had very good success with it, and it has up till this day been one of my best paying varieties. It is a little inclined to be weak in the stem in the winter time. My best paying variety has been Triumph. It blooms early in the fall — some all through the winter. It seldom splits and it gives a good heavy crop early in the spring, but it sometimes is pretty badly affected with stem rot. I have since tried Ethel Crocker, Gov, Roosevelt and Mrs Lawson. Crocker splits badly in the fall and all through winter and don't give a good crop before the middle of summer, too late to pay. Roosevelt gives a good flower, a good stem, but hardly blooms enough in fall and win- ter to pay and it also comes too late in the spring with the best crop to be of much account. Lawson splits badly and has rather short stem in the fall, but in early spring it gives a heavy crop of nice flowers and a good long stem just in the right time to bring a good price. In the spring of 1905, I bought some of the newer American varieties. I got them from England, but they are quite expensive there. They charge from 1 to 2 shillings apiece. Others have tried to import them from America, but not with very good suc- cess. In the most cases they were dead when they arrived. The varieties I am trying are Flamingo, Harlowar- den, Harry Fenn, The President, America, Enchantress, Prosperity, Floriana, Indianapolis, Nelson Fisher and White Lawson, I have not formed any decided opinion of them yet as I only got a dozen of each, and have used them for propagating only last winter, but my idea of the; different varieties so far this fall has been that Enchantress is a fine flower, good color and stem, but will not give so many flowers as Daybreak and was a good deal affected with stem rot in the field. Prosperity I don't think will pay, as variegated colors don't sell so well and it has not bloomed very much so far. Estelle looks as it it would be one of the best. It starts to bloom early and very freely, good sized flower, stiff stem, and doesn't split. Flamingo is a fine flower but too late. America is too pale in the winter. In the dark varieties Harry Fenn is to date the best. Harlowar- den is rather too dark in winter. The President made a very poor growth in the field. White Lawson don't pay. Floriana is one of the colors the most called for, but has bloomed very little so far. Indianapolis may take the place of Triumph. Nelson Fisher, one of the best. Fine color, free blooming, good stem, don't split, has made a good growth in the field and bench and not troubled with any kind of disease so far, but very hard to propagate in win- ter but roots quite freely in August. We plant in the field about the first of May and lift again the first part of August, but we hardly get as strong growth as you do in the United States. Heretofore I have been propagating my plants in the fall and early winter, but this year, I have propagated most of my plants early in August and I now have very strong plants, and then keep them quite cool, through the winter just about freezing. In that way I take the cuttings from the old plants just before throwing them out. They give very good cuttings at that time, as we are not troubled much with red spider and the summer is not BO hot as that they will make a good growth all through the summer and In this way we save the plants a good deal in the fall. In some places here they keep the young plants in a cold frame all winter, only protecting with glass and shutters and the ground will at times be frozen hard, but it is mostly the European varieties they keep in that way, but I think it a little risky as I saw in one place where they all died in a short time from drip and rot. When I first started I kept my carna- tions on a night temperature of about 50 degrees Fahrenheit. The stems would then be rather weak, but never- theless they sold well all through the winter at five cents apiece, but in the last few years, the importations from the South have increased to such an extent that good carnations are sold here in midwinter at 25 to 30 cents a dozen; in fact, better flowers than we can produce here in the short days. I now keep them on about 38 to 40 degrees Fahrenheit through December, January and February. In that way we get a very few flowers in midwin- ter, but the plants will be better and stronger in the spring and will give a good crop in April, May and June, the time when there is the biggest demand for them. On the whole, we have to look for such varieties as will give a good crop in October and November and again in the spring, and we will get a better price than in mid- winter. They are at present working on a revision of the tariff and if we should get a duty on cut flowers, it would be a great help to the florist and there would be grown a great many more carnations round this city. NEWPORT PERSONALS. The summer people are coming m fast now that the heat in the cities is beginning to be felt. Ralph Armstrong is here for the summer in charge of the Wadley & Sniythe store on Bellevue Ave. F. L. Zeigler has opened a store ou Bellevue avenue. Mr. Zeigler will also continue to do business at bis old stand on Broadway. Bruce Butterton, president of the Newport Horticultural Society is seri- ously ill at his residence on Parker Ave. Last reports however indicated an improvement in his condition. Much sympathy is manifested for Mr. Butterton by his numerous friends here. June 22, 1907 HORTICULTURE 823 NEWS NOTES. J. F. Pogam has discontinued Ijusi- ness at Washin^on, Pa. The Savannah Floral Ck)., is the new name adopted by the firm of George Wagner's Sons in Savannah, Ga. Joseph Herzog of Minneapolis is the new manager of the Wm. Roethke Floral Co.'s business at Bay City, Mich. E. S. Morse has purchased a halt in- terest in the Ernsberger greenhouse at Fort Wayne, Ind., and in Augusr will take full charge of the business. Tony Russo, who broke into the greenhouses of Peirce Bros., at Waver- ley. Muss., and stole carnations and other flowers has been ordered to pay the sum of $50 and leave the State. The capital stock of the Franklin Floral Co., Columbus, O.. has been in- creased from .$1.5.000 to $30,000. It is said that additional buildings will be ere<:ted. The disappearance of John Allwood. from Hudson, Mich., was followed by his announcement from Canada that he was on his way to Alaska. His bu.siness affairs are left in the hands of his wife for settlement. The South Bend (Ind.) Floral Com- pany held its opening in the Oliver Hotel apartments on June 13. There was an elaborate floral decoration and an immense crowd of visitors, each of whom received a souvenir of the oc- casion. Favorable report has been made in the State Legislature by Appropria- tions Committee on allowing $40,000 for a horticultural building and gi-een- houses at the Connecticut Agricultural College, under the supervision of f!-. S. Palmer, A. J. Pierpont and L. J. Storrs. Charles A. Dards has bought a four- story dwelling at No. 114 West 72nd street. New York, and will remodel the building for business purposes, opening as soon as completed a branch of his Madison avenue flower business. This is the first sale of a residence on this street for business purposes. James Cole, 55th street and Chest- nut, Philadelphia, is engaged in a con- troversy with the city over the appro- priation of some land for street pur- poses, to which he claims ownership. He has fenced it off and plowed and planted it with roses and carnations and intimates that he will take ex- treme measures to protect his crops. They are not all asleep in Philadel- phia. K ORAL SCRIPT LETTERS AND EMBLEMS ONCE USED ALWAYS USED Forsaleby allfirstclassstipplvhouses. Madeby ORAL MFG. CO. 26 Hawley St., Boston 644 Fourth Ave., LOUISVILLE, KY. JACOB SCHULZ, Put FlnworC °* best quality in season UUl nUWC'J delivered promptly to anv address. Write, Telegraph or Telephone. Cumberland and Home Phones 223 and 984. BOSTON FLORIST LEHER CO. I ! FlOfistS Out of Town Manufacturers of FLORISTS' LETTERS I This \rooden box nicely Btalned and varalsbed, 18x30x12, made in two sec- tions, one for each size letter, given away with first order of 500 letters Block Letters, 1 56 or 2 inch size per 100, $2. Script Letters, 3. Fastener with each letter or word. Used by leading florists everywhere and for sale by all wholesale florists and supply dealers N. r. McCARTtlY, Manager 66 Pearl Street, BOSTON, MA35. JOHN BREITMEYER'S — SONS^= Cor. Miami and Qratiot Aves. DETROIT, MICH. Artistic Designs . . . Higli Grade Cut Blooms Wfl cover all Michigan points and coad •ection* mf Ohio, Indiana and Canada P.J. HAUSWIRTH Temporarily Located at 13 Congress Street CHICAGO AUDITORIUM ANNEX Tel. Harriain 58S Taking orders for delivery In New York City or Vicinity can have them filled In best mannor and specially delivered by .... • Thomas Young, Jr. 41 W. 28th Street, New York SAMUEL MURRAY Florist Coates House Conservatory 10 17 BROADWAY, KANSAS CITY, MO Both 'Phones 2670 Main FRED C. WEBER FLORIST OLIVB STREET bl. LUUlb, lUUi Establlslied 1873 Lonr Distance Phone BeU LlndeU t7t Tiie Park Floral Go. J. A. VALENTINE Pros. DENVER, COLORADO William J. Smyth FLORIST Cor. Mlcbigan Ave. and 3lst St.. CHICAGO We ship to all points in Illinois and Iowa. Phones: Douglas 744, Douglas S23, Douglas 740 ATLAHTA. ATLANTA FLORAL GO. " J.'Sr* ATLANTA GEORGIA. ALEX. MeCONNELL » STz Fifth Ave.. New York City Telegraphic orders forwarded to aoT part of the United Statea, Canada, and an principal cities of Borope. Orders transferred or entmsted by the trade t« onr selection for dellTei7 ok staaa- ships or elsewhere rectlre special attention. Telephone Calls, 340 and 341 38th St. Cable Address, ALEZCOMHBLL NOTE NEW ADDRESS WILLIAM H.DONOHOE FLORAL DECORATOR 17 East 28th St., New York Special Attention to Theatre and Steamer Orderi and reliable deliveriet guaranteed DAVID CLARKE'S SONS Deliver orders from any part of the country to New York City Or GUT-QOINQ STEAMERS Write or telegraph 2139-2141 Broadway, New York Telephone 1552-1553 Columbus YOUNG & NUGENT 42 West 28 St., NEW YORK "FLOWERS BY TCLEORAPH " GUOE BROSCO /■LORISTS WASHINGTON, D. C. QUDE'S Qeo. H. Cooke FLORIST Connecticut Avenue and L Street WASHINGTON. D. C. Send flower orders for delivery In BOSTON and all NEW ENGLAND POINTS THOS. F? CALVIN 124 Tremont St.. Boston Theodore Miller FLORIST Lcng Distance Pho«e«: Bell, Forest 56; Kinlocis Dtliaar 4S32 Dalmar Boul. ST. LOUIS, MO. 824 HORTICULTURE June 22, 1907 MWMMWWWWWMAMWtAMMMmmAMMMMIMMMMAMnMr BEAUTIES PEONIES- SWEET PEAS- CHOICE STOCK, $25.00 per 100 IN QUANTITY LON'Q STEHS VERY CHOICE- LEO NIESSEN GO. 'pSt? 1209 Arch St., PHILA. store open from 7 A. M. to 8 P. M. S.S.PENNOCK MEEHAN CO- THE ^L'^,?^s%*fel PHILADELPHIA 1608-1618 LUDLOW ST. Store closes at 8 p. m tfjtg f FV $4,00 jter 100. The ^'*^^^ ' Best in the Country SWEET PEAS $5 to $IO per tOOO ETERTTHING SEASOIfABLE IN J I CUT FLOWERS • EDWARD REID. *Pfj?K'* I5>« R>iMtexl Stcet, PHILADELPHIA Stan OlMM > ?. IL «< / \ r CUT FLOWER BOXES EDWARDS FOLDING BOX CO MANUFACTURERS PHILADELPHIA, PA. 4 \ / »k GEO. A. SUTHERLAND CO. CUT FLOWERS Florists' Supplies and Letters 34 HAWLEY STREET - BOSTON PEONIES In quantity. Cood assortment at right price. 'W. E. McRISSICK Wholesale PlorUt 1331 Filbert St.. PHILADELPHIA Cut Flowers ... and ... Florists' , Growers and Nurserymens' Supplies A. L RANDALL CO., ^'"cHOGr '' Catalog mailed upon request DAILY CONSIGNMENTS From 40 to 60 Growers W« can care for your cutfJower wants to advantage. E. F. WINTERSON CO. «-47-49 WAIASH AVE., CHICAGO ROBERT J. DYSART, Public Accountant and Auditor Simple methods of correct accounting especially adapted tor florists' use. Books Balanced and Adjusted MeichanU Bank Building 28 STATE ST., - BOSTON Tclephose, Main jl , — CHAS. W. McKELUR 51 WABASH AVE., CHICAGO Western Headquarters for Choice Orchids Valley, Roses and all Cut Flowers PETER REINBERG WHOLESALE CUT FLOWERS 51 Wabash Av., Chicago, 111. In writing advertliers mcDtlon Hartlcnltnrt and all other ROSES AMERICAN BEAUTY LILY OF THE VALLEY, CARNATIONS WELCH BROS., 226 Devonshire St„ Boston, Mass. WHOLESALE FLOWER MARKETS TRADE PRICES— Per 100 — TO DEALERS ONLY CHICAGO June 4 I June 17 PHIL A. June 17 BOSTOH June 20 ROSES Am. Beauty, Fan. & bp 30.00 to 35.00 25.00 to 30.00 20.00 to 35.00 15.00 to 25.00 Extra 20. 00 to 25.00 20.00 tn 25 00 la.oo to so. 00 10.00 to 12. 00 No. I to rS.oo to tr 3.00 •' Lower grades 6.00 to 10.00 I a. 00 to 15.00 9.00 to 5.00 • 50 to 3.00 Bride, 'Maid, Golden Gate, F.&S.. 6.00 to 8.00 8 00 to 10.00 6.00 to 10.00 4.00 to 6.00 " *' " " Extra.. 4.00 to 5.00 6.00 to s.oo 4.00 to 5.00 3 00 to 4.00 " " " No. I & lw.gr. 300 to 4 00 4.00 to 6 00 1. 00 to 3.00 .50 to 1. 00 Liberty, Richmond, Fan, & Sp. ... 6.00 to &.00 8.00 to 10.00 10.00 to 13.00 6.00 to 8,00 " *' Lowergrades. 4.00 to 5.00 6.00 to 8.00 2.00 to 6.0a .50 to 4.00 Chateaay, Morgan, Fan. & Sp 6.00 to S.oo 8 00 to 10,00 6.00 to 10.00 3.00 to 5.00 " " Lower grad<»s 3.00 to 4.00 6,00 to 8.00 2.00 to 5.00 ,50 to 3.0a Killarney, Wellesley, Fan. & Sp... 6.00 to 8.00 8.00 to 10.00 6,00 to 10,00 6.00 to 8.00 ** " Lower grades 3.00 to 4.00 6.00 to 8.00 2.00 to 5.00 1. 00 to 3.00 CARNATIONS 3.00 to 3.00 2.00 to to 4.00 1. 00 ■50 to 1.50 MISCEI-LANEOUS •50 50.00 12.00 1.50 •75 50.1 o 12. 00 1. 00 .25 50.00 4.0Q 1. 00 ■ 15 35.00 6.00 .50 Lilies to 1500 to to 12.50 to 10.00 Callas 8.00 to 10 00 12.00 to 4.00 to 12.50 6.00 to 10.00 3.00 to 4.00 2.00 to 3.C0 2.00 to 4.00 a. 00 to 4.00 .50 4.00 I-50 8.00 50 300 .75 5.00 4.00 2.00 Mi^onctte •• to to 3. CO to 3.00 1. 00 to Lilacs (100 bunches) to to to to Peonies 2.D0 to 8.00 8.00 to 10 00 1. 00 to 5.00 4.00 to '8.«o Attiantum 1. 00 to 1.50 1. 00 to 1 50 1. 00 to 1 50 J. 00 to 1.50 Smilax 15.00 35-00 to to 18.00 50.00 13. 00 50.00 to to 15-00 13.50 35-00 to to 15.00 50.00 la.oo to to 16.00 Asparagus Plumosus. strings. 50,00 " " 8c Spren. (100 bchs.) 35.00 to 50.00 to 50 00 35.00 to 50,00 35.00 to 50.00 POEHLMANN BROS. CO. Grow and Ship the Finest AMERICAN BEAUTIES in the World. 35-37 Randolph St., - CHICAGO, ILL. The Florists' Supply House of America Can fill hurry orders Telephone or Telegraph H.BAYERSDORFER & CO. I i 29 Arch St:, Philadelphia TO BUYERS Patronize our advertisers, they will treat you risEht June 22, 1907 horticulture: 825 CUT FLOWER MARKET REPORTS The market still contin- BOSTON lies in bad shape owing to the enormous supplies forced in by the extremely hot days of the present week. Qualities are also affected considerably by the heat. Up to the present time roses have been remarkably good. Carnations are very abundant and in lots of one thousand or more the buyer makes the price. Peonies are also coming in heavily, but the special grade blooms bring a fair- ly good figure. Many are poor and ragged, however. Sweet peas have ex- perienced a big slump. Pink pond lil- ies are now coming in; sales slow at $2 to $4 per 100. Stock of all kinds is COLUMBUS coming in more freely, with the natural re- sult that prices have softened con- siderably. Carnations are in enormous supply. Outdoor stock is beginning to come in large quantities, especially peonies. A very careful comparison with a year ago, shows hardy stock to be from three weeks to a month behind. Our florists will all be very busy the rest of the month with the usual .Tune weddings and school com- mencements. Bedding plants are nov/ aDout all planted. Trade is certainly good. The time has arrived DETROIT when the supply over- reaches the demand. While funerals or commencements keep most of the stores humming there is a remarkable lack of large weddings. Flowers of every description are ;ilen- tiiul. The plant men also have sold out elite generally notwithsti-i Mng the late beginning of the planting sea- son. Business has kept INDIANAPOLIS up nicely for the past week. The market shows signs of a break in prices. Roses are plentiful and good for this time of the year. Carnations remain of excellent quality and there seems to be a good demand for them. Lilies are to be had in large numbers; also lily of the valley and sweet peas. Thousand of peonies are being cut but it is impossible to dispose of all profit- ably. This has been an unusually good season for the retailer, the cool weather enabling him to obtain good prices for his stock. The veranda and window box, as well as the bed- ding trade goes merrily on and prob- ably will keep the florists busy till the first of .July. The green goods market is well stocked and there is an excellent demand. Present conditions do NEW YORK not favor the main- tenance of set prices on anything. The cut of roses is not heavy" but the small amount of busi- ness " being done and the volume of other material keeps quotations very low. Carnations are very plentiful and generally of excellent quality but they are cheap. The belated peonies are just beginning to come along and present indications point to no short- age during .fane. Sweet peas are very abundant and fine. Business here was PHILADELPHIA rather spasmodic last week, but on the whole it may be summed up as a fairly satisfactory market for mid- June. The first half is now the best, most social affairs being through by Friday or Saturday, when people leave for the seashore or mountain. Beauty roses were too plenty on Monday, scarce later, and by Saturday too many again. Bridesmaids had the call on higher grades, but Brides and Kaiser- ins were in best demand in the low-er qualities. Richmonds and Lib- ertys are of good quality; carna- tions fine, but entirely too plentiful; impossible to find a market for more than one half of them. Peonies are in their glory at present but "what's the use"? It is impossible to find a mar- ket for all the fine stock coming in. The lily of the valley market is the steadiest of any at present. The out- side sweet pea crop is now coming in and is very fine. Ten-week stocks. Bride and Blushing Bride, and Craw- ford's May gladioli are conspicuous; also hardy phloxes and blue corn- flowers. Trade so far this TWIN CITIES month is the best we have had in years. Stock is plentiful, the growers have reduced their figures materially but the retailers have not as yet made any cut in the prices. Roses are still re- tailing at figures which allow the store men a nice profit. The weather is exceedingly hot and its effect is already noticed on the size of the car- nations. A number of banquets, also graduating exercises have greatly in- creased the demand. Secretary Taft was banqueted on the 1-lth; the floral decorations were extensive. Planting is still .going on quite heavily. After a solid week WASHINGTON of rain, Washington is enjoying regular summer weather, and the market has become somewhat crowded as a result of the sunshine. Carnations have tak- en a drop in price, and are in abund- ance. Crimson Ramblers are just com- ing in and the quality is unusually fine. Planters of fall crops are away behind in their work, and should there be early frosts there will be nothing doing in the dahlia and cosmos lines. Commencements still delight the heart of the retailer, but the end of June will wind them up, and with society people off for the seashore, etc., there will be but little flower news from Washing- ton for the next two months. OBITUARY. Dr. Maxwell T. Masters. It is with a feeling of sadness that we record the death of this eminent horticulturist and author. The loss to the Gardeners' Chronicle of London, over which he has presided as editor BUSINESS CHANGES. LePage Bros., succeed Hilary E. Le- Page at Stamford, Ct. G. Johnson has hired the Yates greenhouses at Champaign, 111. Walter Garbett has bought the Brad- dock street store of L. I. Neff, Pitts- burg, Pa. Frank S. Hicks has severed his con- nection with Hicks & Crawbuck, Inc., B'ooklyn, N. Y., having sold his in- te'est to Mr. Crawbuck by whom the business will lie run under the oM name. Mr. Hicks has rented the sto.-? at 52 AVest 2Sth street. New York, where he will carry on the wholesale cut flower business. E. J. Van Reyper, who has been in the employ of Hicks & Crawbuck for some time will go iJ New York with Mr. Hicks, who expects to open up early in July, so as to get nicely started by the time the fall business begins. Dr. Maxwell T. Masters. foi- more than forty years, is a severe one. but it is equally so. in a broader way to every lover of horticulture and admirer of its noble exponents among whom Dr. Masters stood in the first rank. By those who knew him person- ally he is spoken of as a genial gen- tleman, and kind and sympathetic friend, and the announcement of his demise has called forth tributes to his worth and expressions of bereavement such as it is given to but few to merit. Dr. Masters died of heart failure on Mav 30 at his residence at Ealing, after four weeks' suffering from pleurisy and pneumonia. He was 74 years of age. We know that among our read- ers there are many to whom Dr. Mas- ters and his work are well known, and we feel sure that they will join with us in extending to the afflicted family of the deceased, to our distant contem- porary, and to the horticultural world generally our sincere sympathy in the great loss which they have sustained. Other Deaths. Paul Pavelchik, wire designer, died in Chicago on June 1. George Marzolf, a retired gardener of Allegheny, Pa., born in Alsace, Germany, died on June S, aged 67. Three sons and a daughter survive him. Mrs. .Johanna Duane, widow of John Daane an old and popular member of the Boston florist fraternity, died at her home in West Medford. Mass., on June 13, aged 83 year.'. Otto Schwill, Sr., died in Memphis, Tenn., on June 10. aged 61. Mr. Schwill vvas oorn in Koeniugberg, Germany, but came to this co-mtry in 1S61, and since ]St39 has been located in Memphis as the head of the firm of Otto Schwill & Co. He* is survived by a widow, two sons and tv^•o daughters. 826 HORTICUI-TURE June 22, 1907 JOHN YOUNG WHOLESALE FLORIST Finest American Beauties and Carnations S 1 West 28 St. - NEW YORK FORD BROTHERS m West 28tli Street, NEW YORK FIKE ROSES FINCrCHIIIIS A Full Line of All CUT FLOWERS Tclepbone, 3870 or 3871 Madison Satmra Charles Millang 50 West 29th St., New York City Cut Flowers on Commission A Reliable Place to Consign to or order from Telephone; 3860-3871 aladigon Square A. L YOUNG & CO. WHOLESALE FLORISTS 14 West 28th St., NEW YORK Telephone 3559 Madison Square C— ■ignmenls of choice cut flowers solictced. Prompt payments. Give us a trial. JOHN I. RAYNOR Wholesale Commission Florist ^^^ti^BSTS^^lV A lull line of Choice Cut Flower stock for all purposes. Comprlsei every variety ) grown for New York market, at current prices ^ TEL. 1998 MADISON SQUARE 49 W. a8 St., New York City ( I Walter F. Sheridan Wholenale Commission Dealer in CHOICE CUT FLOWERS 39 West 28th Strut, New York Telephone: 3532-3533 HadUon Square HEADQUARTERS FOR NOVELTIES ORCHIDS A SPECIALTY THE HICHCSV \/A| I CV ALWAYS GRADE OP VMIalaKlY ON HAND GARDENIAS, DAISIES, ROSES AND CARNATIONS JAMES McMANUS, 759«,dTa.42 W. 28th St.. New York H. j^. p^ ic o :0^ E> j»^ or Successor to Wm. Ghormley Wholesale Commission Florist CHOICE CUT FLOWERS 57 West 28th St. Special Attention to Shipping Orders Now York. Telephones: ajoo, asos, Madison Square Write for Current Prices WHOLESALE COMMISSION FLORIST •p«n 6 a. m. Daily J. K. ALLEN Long Established and Well Recommended 106 W. 28 St.. NEW YORK TELEPHONE 167 MADISON SQ. NEW YORK 0UOTATION5 PER lOO-TO DEALERS ONLY Am. Beauty , fan and sp " extra " No. I " Lower grades Bride, 'Maid, Golden Gate. fan &sp '* " " " Extra. . . " " " No. I & Iw, gr. Liberty, Richmond, tancy & special " '* lower grades . . Chatcnay, Morgan, fancy and spec. _ " " lower grades . . Killamey, Wellesley , fan. and spec. " lower grades. Caraations, Fancy and Novelties.. Uit Half of Week ! (iidinc June 15 1907 I3.00 to 85.00 i 6.00 to 10 00 i 3.00 to 6.0c ■ .50 to 2.00 4.00 to 6.0G 2.00 to 4.00 1 1. 00 to 2.00 4.00 to 8.00 ; 1. 00 to 2.00 1 3.00 to 5.00 no to 2. 00 4.00 to 6,00 1.00 to 2.00 I 50 to 3-00 FIrat Half of Week beginning June 17 mi 10. 00 to 6.00 to 3.00 to .50 to 3.00 to 2.00 to .50 to 4.00 to .50 to 3.00 to ,50 to 3.00 to .50 to I .00 to 30.«O 10.00 5.00 3.00 5.00 3.00 2.00 8.00 2.00 5.00 2.00 5.00 2.00 3.00 Caroatlons, Ordinary Sweet Peas (100 bunches'' Cattleyas Lilies CaHas Lily of the Valley Oardenias nig^nonette ■■- Lilacs (100 bunches) Peonies Adlantum ** Cron eanum Smllax Asparagus Plumosus, strings... . " " & Spren. (too bchs.) List Half of Week ending June 15 1907 .50 to 4 00 to 20.00 to 3.00 to 3.00 to 1. 00 to 2. CO to I. 00 t ■ to . 3.00 to .50 to I. CO to 8,00 to 20.00 to 10.00 to 1. 00 10.00 30.00 4.00 4.00 2.00 10.00 3.00 6.00 •75 I 50 12.00 35.00 20.00 Firaf Half (f Wait beglnnlar June 17 19D7 .50 to 2.00 to 20.00 to 3.00 to 3.00 to 1. 00 to 2.00 to I. 00 to 2.00 ■so I 00 8.00 20.00 iO.OO to to •75 6.00 30.00 4.00 4.00 2.00 10.00 2. CO 8.00 ■75 I. SO 12. 00 30.00 25.00 ORCHIDS AT ALL SEASONS WM. STUART ALLEN GO. Commission Mercliants in Cut Flowers 63 WEST 28TH STREET, NEW YORK Telephone 356 Madison Square Edward C. Horan Wholesale Florist 55 WEST 28th ST. la. J■<- /^ «-« 1\n €M flri^'i' — -MtW^^^SP^^MB^fimUr'^^ Laurel restOOBlne, best made, 4c, 5c and Sc per — the l3UdLvfll XTlClI IVCL — ^TOf^^/ff!^«S!!lBli^iESsiSS%^^" yard ; once used, «lways used. Laarel Wreatlis, — Zm ^^^^^l%\i(^BJfl3Rp^iF^Kl#M*(='^^i3 ^"^ '^ P^'^ ^*^^- ' cheaper grades if wanted. Sonthem 2 S •^^^irS^SSTv.^^iSjW ^^'^ Smllax. fancy stock, .50-lb. cases, $5 50. Branch — ■• ^^yi^^riroy.r.a-V; r_^»S^ Lanrel, 35: per bunch. Princess Pine. 7c per lb. — S ^^'*?^ff3 Brilliant, Bronze or Green Galaz. No. 1 stock, JJ N. F. MCCARTHY & CO. I 84 HAWLEY STREET BOSTON, MASS. SEND FOR PRICES Headquarters in Western New York FOR ROSES, CARNATIONS And all kinds of Seasonable Flowers WM. F. KASTING Wholesale Commission Florist, also Deater In Florists' Supplies and Wire Designs. 383-87 ELLICOTT ST. BUFFALO, N.Y. Qive us • trial. We can please you. 20 WEST 27th ST., N. Y. The KERVAN CO. WHOLESALE DEALERS Fresh cut Palmetto & Cycas Palm Leaves, Galax, Leu- cecbce, Peras and Mosses. All Decorating Evergreen PHILADELPHIA FLOWER NOTES. Penuock Bros, are making a special- ty of steamer baskets at present. This is an outlet which has been paid but scant attention to as yet. They make a nice display ot artistic baskets with the name of steamer, etc., on the tag • — a timely reminder which attracts the attention of the passerby, and loosens the purse strings of the wealthy. What we need is more thinking and enterprise in new direc- tions. This move of the Pennocks is in the right direction. Atlantic and Pacific coast florists please copy. Wm. H. Vance has found Glacier one of the best paying propositions in carnations this year. This variety is the greatest producer of shorts in the market. While the price is small the aggregate returns for the season have been very satisfactory. May flowering tulips have again made a hi,?; stride in popular favor. Bookings so far for next fall's delivery are nearly double last year. The favorite varieties are Bouton d'Or, Isa- bella, Maiden's Blush and Sweet Nancy. Bizarres and Bybloemens also come in for a fair share of the demand. W. F. Feller formerly of Red Hook, N. Y., will eonlinue violet raising in Rhinebeck. Telegraph office: New Salem, Mass. Long distance telephone conneelions. CROWL FERN CO., Millm§:ton,Mass, | aiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiMiimiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiifr HENRY M. ROBINSON A CO. WHOLESALE FLORISTS TREStl CUT FLOWERS, CtT EVERORECN, AND FLORISTS' SUPPLIES. /5 Province Sim & 9 Chapman PI., Boston, Mass. WHOLESALE FLOWER MARKETS.- PER 100. ~T0 DEALERS ONLY. ROSES Am. Beauty, Fan. and Sp. •* Extra No.i " Lower grades Bride, 'Maid, Golden Gate, F. & 5. ** " *' *' Extra " *' *' No, I &\vf.gr. Liberty, Richmond, Fan. & Sp. • . • " '* Lo*er grades* Chatenay, Morgan, Fan. & Sp.- ■• ■ ** " Lower grades* KilUraey, Wellesley, Fan. & Sp... '* '* Lower grades CARNATIONS Fancy and Novelties Ordinary .... MISCELLANEOUS Sweet Peas Cattleyas Lilies Callas Uly of the Valley Gardenias Mignonette Lilacs (loo bunches) Peonies Adiantum Smilax Asparagus Plumoaus, strings '* " & Spren. (too bch».) CINCINNATI June i8 DETROIT June 17 BUFFALO June 17 35.00 20.00 15.00 8.00 6.00 4.00 1.00 6.00 3.00 6.00 3.00 6.00 3.00 1. 00 30.00 15.00 8.00 6 00 4.00 8.00 4.00 8 00 4.00 8.00 4.00 3.00 3.00 .50 8.00 6.00 3.00 1. 00 1. 00 10.00 8.00 4 00 3.00 3.00 4.00 i.oe 15.00 50.00 35.00 ao.oo 15.00 8.00 6.00 4.00 2.00 6.00 3.00 6.00 a. 00 6.00 3.00 3.00 1. 00 ■'5 50.00 12.50 13. 00 3.00 S.oo 1. 00 13.50 20.00 ao.oo 25.00 18.00 12. 00 8.00 6.00 4.00 8 00 4.00 8.00 4.00 8.00 4.00 3.00 2.00 1. 00 8.00 15.00 30.00 30.00 15.00 S.oo 300 7.00 6.00 2.00 10.00 3.00 to.oo 3.00 TO.OO 3.00 to S3.00 to 30. oe to 15.00 to 5.00 to 8.00 to 7.00 to 6.00 to 15.00 to 10.00 to 15.00 to 10.00 to 15 00 to 10.00 3.50 to 1.50 to 8.00 8.00 3.00 t.oo 300 .50 15.00 40.00 35.00 PITTS BUtf6~ June 17 30.00 to as>** 15* 3.1 IS. 50 6.00 to I5.«B i.oa 6.00 2.00 to 8.00 to a.oo to 8.00 to 3.00 to 6.00 to 3.00 to to 5.0a 3.M 5-«* 10.00 3.00 1.50 to a.oo 3.50 ' to I.OO 1.00 12.00 10.00 4.00 3.00 3.00 6.00 I.OO 30.00 50.00 50.00 .25 40.00 S.OO to to to 13.50 50.00 40.00 1.00 50.00 10.00 10. DO 4.00 6.00 i.5« 15.00 BBtabllflhed BUY FROM Ttm w^ 1891 SHIP TO /yi ti TBY *'■*■-' ALFRED H. LANGJAHR All Choice Cut Flowers in Season 55 West 28th St, New York relephone 3924 Madison Square. Tiie Reliable ComiBission House Richmond Roses and Rich Flowers of all varieties JOS. S. FENRICH 1 10 W. 28th Street, New York Tel. 334-325 Madison Square REED (SL KELLER 122 West 25tli St., New York Florists' Supplies We manufacture all our letal Designs, Baskets, Wire Work & Novelties and are dealers in Glassware Decorative Greens and florists' RequisKes. J. B. Murdoch & Go. Wholesale Florists FLORISTS' SUPPLIES 545 Liberty St., PITTSBURG. PA. Long Distance 'Phone 143S Court. Moore, Hentz & Nash, Southern Wild Smilax Wholesale Commission Florists, 55 and 57 We«t 26th Street, New York. Telephone No. 756 Madison Square. Beaven's Fadeless Moss Natural Sheet Mosses E. A. Beaven, Evergreen, Ala. 828 HORTICULTURE, June 22, 1907 Buyer's Directory and Ready Reference Guide Advertisements under this head, one cent a word. Initials count as words. Regular advertisers in this issue are also listed under this classiflcation without charge. Reference to List ot Ad- Tertisers will indicate the respective pages. Buyers failing to find what they want in this list will confer a favor by writing us and we will try to put them In eommunication with reliable dealers. ACCOUNTANT B. J. Dysart, 28 State St., Boston. For page see List ot Advertisers. ACONITUM Accnitum. Napellus and Bicolor; fine plants. Write for prices to T. H. Chivers, Newburyport, Mass. ADIANTUMS Adlantam Hybrldnm, fine young plants, 16 for $1, mailed; $6 per 100. Originator's stock. Certificate of Merit S. A. F., '05. A. Ley & Bro., Langdon, D. C. Adiantum Farleyense, strong plants, for propagating purposes, $25.00 per 100. Cash with cider. J. A. Peterson, McHenry Ave.. Westwood, Cincinnati, O. AGRICUXTITBAL IMPLEMENTS Ihoe. J. Grey & Co., 32 S. Market St., Boston. For page see List of Advertlserg. Joseph Breck & Sons, 51 and 52 N. Market St., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. AQUATICS Water hyacinths, $2.00 per 100. C. W. Bakewell, Gretna, La. ABAUCABIAS A. Leathy & Co., Rosllndale, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. ASPARAGUS C. Elsele. 11th and Roy Sts., Philadelphia, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. Wm. C. Smith, 61st and Market Sts., Philadelphia. For page see List of Advertisers. John C. Hatcher, Amsterdam, N. Y. .\sparngus Sprengerii. For page see List of Advertisers. Asparagus Plumosus nanus and Spren- geri, 2 1-4 in.; ready for planting out in larger pots. $3.00 per 100: $23.00 per lnOO; 500 at 10(X) rates. J. F. .\nderson. Short Hills. N. J. Asparagus plumosus nanus and Sprengerl, 2 1-2-ln., $2.50 100. Carl Hagenburger, West Mentor, Ohio. Asparagus plumosus, 2-ln., $3.00; 3-In., $8.00; 4-ln., $12.00 100. Wlttbold Co., 1657 Buckingham PI.. Chicago. Asparagus Plumosa, 2-ln. pots. Fine plants. $2.50 per 100, $20.00 per 1000. Cash with order or good reference. Erie Floral Co., Erie, Pa., or Wm. F. Kastlng, 385 Elllcott St.. Buffalo. N. Y. AUCTION SALES Bedding plants, trees, shrubs, conifers, bay trees, etc., every Tuesday and Friday. N. F. McCarthy & Co., 84 Hawley St., Bos- ton, Mass. AZALEAS A. Leuthy & Co., Rosllndale, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. BAY TBEES. Bay Trees and Boxwood. Ask for cata- logue. Bobblnk & Atkins, Rutherford, N. J. Specimens and pairs, all sizes. Send for prices. N. F. McCarthy & Co., 84 Hawley St., Boston. Bay Trees and Box Trees, standards and pyramids. All sizes. Price list on appli- cation. J. Roebrs Co., Rutherford, N. J. BEDDING PLANTS J. E. Felthousen, Schenectady, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. C. Elsele, 11th and Roy Sts., Phlla. Spring Bedding Plants. For page see List of Advertisers. John Scott, Rutland Road & 45tb SU Brooklyn. N. Y. 100,000 Bedding Plants, all sorts. Write for prices. E. D. Kaulback & Son, Mai- den, Mass. Spring Bedding Plants In variety at auc- tion every Tuesday and Friday during spring season. Purchases made on order. Mall your bid. N. F. McCarthy & Co., 84 Hawley St.. Boston. BEGONIAS Wm. Elliott & Sons, 201 Fulton St., N. Y. Tuberous Begonias. Begonia Glolre de Lorraine. Extra line, 2 1-4 Inch pot. Leaf cutting $12 per 100; $100 per 1000. Delivery May 1st. Jnllos Roehrs Co.", Rutherford, N. J. BOILEBS Kroeschell Bros., 35 Erie St., Chicago. For page see List of Advertisers. BOILERS, "Burnham" Boilers made for greenhouse heating. Lord & Burnham, 1133 Broadway, N. Y. BOUVAKDIAS A. N. Pierson, Cromwell, Conn. BOXWOOD Anton Schultheis, College Point, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. BUILDING MATERIAL BUILDING MATERIAL of all descrip- tions for All Cypress, Semi-Iron, Iron Frame or Truss Houses. Hot Bed Sash and Frames. Lord & Burnham Co., 1133 Broadway, N. Y. BULBS AND TUBERS Joseph Breck & Sons, 47-54 N. Market St., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. J. M. Tbornbum & Co., 33 Barclay St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. A. T. Boddlngton, 342 wTlifh 817, N. T. Cold Storage Lilies. For page see List of Advertisers. Rlckards Bros., 37 East 19th St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. H. F. Mlchell Co., Philadelphia. For page see LIgt of Advertisers. Johnson Seed Co., 217 Market St., Ptalla. For page see List of Advertisers. Jonh Scheepers & Co., Arnhem, Holland. For page see List of Advertisers. H. E. FIske Seed Co., Faneull Hall Sq., Boston. For page see List of Advertlserg. A. Mitting, 17-23^ennan^St!^S:mta Cruz, Cal. Calla Bulbs. For page see List of Adve.'Msers. James VIck's Sons, Rochester, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Write for prices on only selected bulbs, plants, etc. F. W. O. Schmltz, Prince Bay, N. Y. C. Keur & Sons, Hlllegom, Holland, or 334 The Bourse, Philadelphia, Pa. Write for prices on all bulbs and plan^^ Prif-e list of native Imilts, tree, shrub and plant seeds now ready. L. E. Wil- liams, Nottingham, N. H. CANNAS The Conard & Jones Co., West Grove, Pa. Fer page see List of Advertisers. CARNATIONS The H. Weber & Sons Co., Oakland, Md. Carnation Mabelle. For page see List of Advertisers. F. Dorner & Sons Co., Lafayette, Ind. For page see List of Advertisers. Carnations. Boston Market, rooted ent- tlngs, $10.00 1000; unrooted, $5.00 lOOO. Cash. E. D. Kaulback & Son, Maiden, Mass. 35,000 square feet covered by Qlass. CHRTSANTHEMUMS Charies H. Totty, Madison, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. W. W. Edgar Co., Waverley, Mass. Chrysanthemums. For page see List of Advertisers. A. N. Pierson, Cromwell. Conn. S. S. Skldelsky, 824 N. 24th St., Philadelphia. Chrysanthemum Golden Dome. Chrysanthemum stock plants. About 1,00<) Jeanne Nonin, $1.00 per doz.; $7.00 per 100. W. F. Kastlng, 383 Elllcott St., Baffal... N. Y. Chrysanthemums. We will prepay the charges on R. C. of Alice Byron, Polly Rose, Halllday, Enguehard, $1.50 per hun- dred. Cash with order, please. W. H. and C. B. Newman, Akron, N. Y. Nothing worth growing but the best. Oft. Pi-ost. Beatrice May and Nlvena our most profitable white. Rosiere. M. F. Plant, Mayor Weaver, grand new pinks, Pres. Roosevelt, the glorified pink Ivory Santa Claus, Xmas l>ink. Strong plants topped back 8e., R. i;.. 5c. C. Touset. Mrs. Duckham. Oct. Sunshine, .Monro\-ia. strong plants. 3c.; R. C, 3c. J. K. Shaw, best early pink, Wm. Duck- ham, Enguehard. also Adelia, incurved \\'hite and Jeanne Xonin, the July late white: plants He, R. ('., 2c. City green- houses. Union City. Fa. COLEUS A. N. Pierson, Cromwell, Conn. Ccleus, Golden Bertder and Verschatfcltii from 2 1-2 in. pots, $2.50 pei' 100. H. W. Mann, Stoughton, Mass. CONIFERS John Waterer & Sons, Ltd., American Nursery, Bagshot, Eng. For page see List of Advertisers. Wm. H. Moon Co., Morrlsville, Pa. American Arborvilae. For page see List of Advertisers. Evergreens and Conifers. Ask for cata- logue. Bobblnk & Atkins, Rutherford, N. J. W rite for prices on all choice ornamental conifers. N. F. McCarthy & Co., 84 Haw- ley St., Boston, Mass. CUT FLOWER BOXES. Welch Bros., 226 Devonshire St., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. Edwards Folding Box Co.. Philadelphia. For page see List of Advertisers. Getmore Box Factory, Inc., Belleville, Ala. Light Wood Boxes. Folding Cut Flower Boxes, all sizes. N. F. McCarthy & Co., 84 Hawley St.. Boston. Folding cut flower boxes, the best made. Write for list. Helton & Hunkel Co., Mil- waukee, Wis. For List of Advertisers See Page 833 June 22, 1907 HORTICULTURE 829 CYCI.AMEN. Giant Hybrids transp'l, ready tor 2 In. and S-ln., J3.50 100; $30.00 1000. Plants grown of seed taken from the cream of my well known strain. Christ. Wlnterlch, Cycla- men Specialist, Defiance. Ohio. DAHIilAS David Herbert & Son, Atco, N. J. For page see lilst of Advertisers. Dahlias, strong field roots, good assort- ment to exchange for plants of Carnation Boston Market, Knchautress. H. W. Munu, Stoughtou, Mass. DECORATIVE PLANTS A. Leuthy & Co., Roslindale, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. FLOWERS BY TELEGRAPH Alex. McConnell, New York. Fer page see List of Advertisers. Julius Roebrs, Rutherford, N. J. For page see Ust of Advertisers. DRACAENAS K. E. Juul, Elizabeth, N. J. Dracaena Indlvi?a. For page see List of .\dYert'.ser8. Anton Sehultheis, College Point, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Dracaena tenalnalls from bench, Une. $25.00 100. Carl Hagenburger, West Men- tor, Ohio. Dracaenas, Indlvlsa, 3-ln., $5.00 per 100; 6-In., $6.00 per doz.; 7-in., 30 to 34 Ins. high, 75c. each, $9.00 per doz.; 8-ln. $12.00 per doz. Termlnalis, 3-ln., $2.00 per doz.; 6-ln., 75c. each; 4-ln., 25c. each, $3.00 per doz. The Geo. Wlttbold Co.. 1657 Buck- ingham Place, Chicago. ' FERNS Baur Floral Co., Erie, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. A. Leutby & Co., Roslindale, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. H. H. Barrows & Son. Whitman, Mass. NephroleplB Whitmanl. For page see List of Advertisers. Slebrecht & Son, Rose Hill Nurseries, New Rochelle, N. Y. For page see List of Advertlaers. The F. R. Plerson Co., Tarrytown-on-Hudson, N. Y. Nephrolepls Piersonl Elegantlsslma. For page see List of Advertisers. Wm. C. Smith, 61st and Market Sts., Philadelphia, Boston and Scottil Perns. For page see List of .\dvertlsers. FICUS Baur Floral Co., Erie, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. FI.ORAI. PHOTOGRAPHS Floral Photographs. Foley's 226-228-1-9 Bowery, New York. FLORISTS' LETTERS. Boston Florist Letter Co., 84 Hawler St., Boston, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. G. A. Sutherland Co.. 34 Hawley St., Boston, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. Koral Mfg. Co., 26 Hawley St., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. FLORISTS SUPPLIES N. F. McCarthy & Co., 84 Hawley St., Boston, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. H. M. Robinson & Co., 15 Province St., and 9 Chapman PI., Boston, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. The Kervan 00^720 W. 27th St.. N. T. Decorative Evergreens. For page see List of Advertisers. Reed & Keller, 122 W. 25th St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. J. B. Murdoch & Co., 545 Liberty St., Pittsburg, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. H. Bayersdorfer & Co., 1129 Arch St., Philadelphia. For page see List of Advertisers. Fred C. Weber, 4326-28 Olive St., St. Louis. Mo. For page see List of Advertisers. J. Breltmeyer's Sons, Miami & Gratiot Aves., Detroit, Mich For page see List of Advertisers. Thos. Young. Jr., 41 W. 28th St., N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. George H. Cooke, Washington, D. C. For page see List of Advertisers. Gude Bros. Co., 1214 F St., Washington, D. C. For page see List of Advertisers. Samuel Murray, 1017 Broadway. Kansas City. M >. For page see List of Advertisers. Young & Nugent. 42 W. 28th St., N. ' For page see List of Advertisers. Theodore Miller, 4832 Delmar Rd., St. Louis, Mo. For page see List of Advertisers. 13 P. J. Hauswirth (Temporary address) Congress St., Chicago. For page see List of Advertisers. William J. Smyth, Michigan Ave and 31st St.. Chicago. For page see List of Advertisers. Theodore Miller, 4832 Delmar Bvd., St. Louis, Mo. For page see List of Advertisers. Park Floral Co., Denver, Colo. For page see List of Advertisers. Thos. F. Galvin, 124 Tremont St., Boston For page see List of Advertisers. Jacob Schuiz, 644 4th Ave., Louisville, Kj. For page see List of Advertisers. Atlanta Floral Co.. Atlanta, Ga. For page see List of Advertisers. David Clarke's Sons, 2139-2141 Broadway, New York. For page see List of Advertisers. W. H. Donohoe, 2^W. 29th St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Wm. H. Rock Flower Co., Kansas City. Mo. Mills, the Florist, Jacksonville, Fla. Telegraph or mail orders promptly filled. Long distance telephone connections. FLOWER POTS W. B. Ernest, 28th and M Sts., Washington, D. C. For page see List of Advertisers. A. H. Hews & Co., Cambridge. Mags. For page see List of Advertisers. Hllfinger Bros.. Ft. Edward. N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. FUCHSIAS Baur Floral Co.. Erie. Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. GALAX H. M. Robinson & Co.. 15 Province St.. and 9 Chapman PI.. Boston. For page see List of Advertisers- Michigan Cut Flower Co.. 38 & 40 Broad way. Detroit, Mich. For page see List of Advertisers. Galax. Ask for price on case lots. Scran- ton Florists' Supply Co., Scranton, Pa. GERANIUMS J. E. Felthousen. Schenectady. N. T. For page see List of Advertisers. U. Vincent. Jr., & Son, White Marab. M4. For page see List of Advertisers. A. G. Lake, Welleslcv Hills, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. R. Engelman & Son, Pittsfleld. Mass. Geraniums — Jean Viand, 4 In., .'56.00 per lOil; Mme Salloroi, 2 in., $2.50 per 100. William Doel, rasco.-ig. R. I. Geraniums from 3 12 in. pots, S. A. Nutt, Jean Viaud, Le Ceclle. Thos. Meuhaii, $7.00 per -100. H. W. Mann, Stoughton, Mass. Geraniums true for stock — 2 1-4 In. Rlcard. Poitevine. Viaud, M. Bruant, Gaar, Bis- marck, 2 1-2C. ; Doyle, Telegraph, La Favo- rite, Hill, New Life, Nutt, Dbl. Grant. 2c. Cash please. Roney Bros., West Grove, Pa. GLADIOLI Arthur Cowee. Meadowvale Farm. Berlin, New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Gladioli. Write for leaflet. B. Ham- mond Tracy. Cedar Acres. Wenham, Mass. GLASS Boston Plate & Window Glass Co.. Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. GLASS, High Grade. Double Thick Green- bouse Glass. Lord & Burnham, 1133 Broad- way. N. Y. , GLAZING POINT H. A. Dreer. Philadelphia. Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. " GLAZING POINTS, Lord & Burnham Special Glazing Nails (Points). Lord & Burnham, 1133 Broadway, N. Y. GREENHOUSE BUILDING MATE- RIAL. Lord & Burnham Co., 1133 Broadway, New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Plerson U-Bar Co., 1 Madison Sq., N. T. For page see List of Advertisers. Hltchlngs & Co., 1170 Broadway, N. T. For page see List of Advertisers. •^. T. Stearns Lumber Co., Neponset, Boston, For page see List of Advertisers. King Construction Co., N. Tonawanda, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. J. C. Monlnger Co., 117 East Blackhawk St., Chicago, 111. For page see List of Advertisers. Foley Mfg. Co., 471 W. 22nd St., Chicago. For page see List of Advertisers. S. Jacobs & Sons, 1365-79 Flushing Ave., Brooklyn, N. Y. For page set' List of Advertisers. D. Iliffe, 49 Washington St. N., Boston. Piping and Construction. For page sec List of Advertisers. Weathered Co., Box 789, New York. Metropolitan Material Co.. 1398-1408 Metrw- poUtan Ave., Brooklyn, N. Y. GREENHOUSE CONSTRUCTION GREENHOUSE CONSTRUCTION, Semi- Iron Greenhouses, New Truss Houses and Iron Frame Houses. Lord & Burnham, 1133 Broadway, N. Y. GREENHOUSE HOSE Mineralized Rubber Co., 18 Cliff St., N. T. For page see List of Advertisers. GUTTERS GUTTERS, Cast Iron Gutters, L. & B. Improved V Shaped Gutter with drip gut- ter attachment. I/Ord & Bcmham, 1133 Broadway, N. Y. HARDT FERNS AND SUPPLIES H. M. Robinson & Co., 15 Province St., and 9 Chapman PI., Boston, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. Growl Fern Co., Mllllngton, Masi^ Fancy and Dagger Ferns. For page see List of Advertisers. The Kervan Co., ~ 20 W. 27th St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Michigan Cut Flower Co.. 38 & 40 Broad- way, Detroit, Mich. Fancy Ferns. For page see List of Advertisers. E. A. Beaven, Evergreen, Ala. Fadeless Sheet Moss. For page see List of Advertlaers. A full line of ferns, galax, and ell wild greens. N. F. McCarthy & Co., 84 Haw- ley St., Boston. HARDT PERENNIALS M. H. Walsh, Woods Hole, Mass. For page see List of .Advertisers. In writing to Advertisers kindly mention Horticulture HORTl CULTURE June 22, 1907 HEATING APPARATUS Lord & Bumbam Co., 1133 Broadway, New York. For page see List of Advertlaers. Pleraon U-Bar Co., 1 Madison Sq., N. Y. For page see List of Adver:i.4i*.*8. HltchlDgs & Co., 1170 Broadway, N. T. For page see LUt of Advertisers. Kroeschell Bros., 35 Erie St., Chlcaco. For page see List of ■\dTertlaerg. W. W. Castle, 170 Summer St., Boston. For page see List of Advertlsera. Johnston Heating Co., 1133 Br'dway, N. Y. ~ HORSES Usefnl work-horsee for florists' spring work; also florists' delivery wagons, good as new. Edward Hlgglns, 1 West 28th St, New York. HOT-BED SASH The A. T. Steams Lumber Co., Neponaet, Mass. For page see List of Advertlsera. Pierson U-Bar Co., 1 Madison Sq., N. Y. For page see List of Advertlsera. Hltcblngs & Co., 1170 Broadway, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Lord & Burnham Co., 1133 Broadway, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. HOT \(rATER CIRCULATOR W. W. Castle, 170 Summer St., Boston. For page see List of Advertlsera. HYDRANGEAS. John C. Hatcher, Amsterdam, N. Y. For page see List of Advertlsera. The F. B. Conine Nursery Co., Straford, Conn. Blue Otaksa Hydrangea. INSECTICIDES. NIcotlclde kills all greenhouse peats. P. R. Palethorpe Co., Eleventh St., Louisville, Ky. For page see List of Advertlsera. JAPANESE LILIES. Yokohama Nursery Co., 31 Barclay St., New York. For page see List of Advertlsera. KENTIAS A. Leuthy & Co., RosUndale, Man. For page see List of Advertisers. LAWN AND CEMETERY VASES Kramer Bros. Foundry Co., Dayton, Ohio. For page see List of Advertlsera. LAWN MOWER Clipper Lawn Mower Co., Dixon, IIU For page see List of Advertisers. LEADING RETAIL FLORISTS Alex. McConnell, New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Thomas Yonng, Jr., New York. For page see List of Advertlaers. Fred C. Weber, 43J6 Olive St., St. Lonls, Mo. For page fee List of Advertisers. J. Breltmeyer's Sons, Detroit, Mlcb. For page see List of Advertlsera Qeorge H. Cooke, Waablngton, D. C. For page see List of Advertlsera Samuel Murray, 1017 Broadway^ Kansas City, Mo. For page see List of Advertisers. Qude Bros. Co., 1214 P Bi7, Washington, D. C. For page see List of Advertisers. Young & Nugent, 42 W. 28th St., N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Theodore Miller, 4832 Delmar Bvd., St. IjouIs, Mo. For page see List of Advertlsera. P. J. Hauswlrth (temporary addreaa) 13 Congress St., Chicago. For page see List of Advertisers. LEADNG RETAIL FLORISTS— Con- tinued. William J. Smyth, Michigan Ave. and Slst St., Chicago. For page see List of Advertisers. Park Floral Co., Denver, Colo. For page see List of Advertisers. Thos. F. Galvln, 124 Tremont St., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. Atlanta Floral Co., Atlanta, Oa. For page see List of Advertisers. Jacob Schuiz, 644 4th Ave., Louiavllle, Ky. For page see List of Advertisers. David Clarke's Sons, 2130-2141 Broadway, New York. For page see List of Advertisers. W. H. Donohoe, 2 W. 29th St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Wm. H. Rock Flower Co., Kansas City, Mo. For page see List of Advertisers. Mills, the Florist, Jacksonville, Fla. Telegraph or mall orders promptly filled. Long distance telephone connections. LIVISTONIAS LIvlstonIa Rotundifolla. Well leaved and clean, $6, |9, ^12 per doz. J. Roehrs Co., Rutherford, N. J. LOBELIAS LOBELIA KATHLEEN MALLARD. New, fine dark blue double flower, 2 In. stock, $2.00 per doz. Julius Roehrs Co., Rutherford, N. J. MASTICA F. O. Pierce Co., 170 Fulton St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. MISCELLANEOUS PLANTS. Per 100 200 3 1-2 in. pots Rose Geraniums.. 7.00 2000 3 12 in. pots Geraniums 7.00 2000 2 1-4 In. pots Glechoma and Ger- man Ivy 2.00 25,000 strong transplanted Asters, leading sorts, 75e. per 100, $6.00 per 1000. 200 Vencia Varrlgated, 3^4 In 6.00 500 Altemanthera Brilliant, 214 In.. 2.00 Cohanzle Carnation Greenhouses, New London, Conn. MOON "VINES Godfrey Aacbmann, 1012 Ontario St., Phils. For page see List of Advertisers. MOSCHOSMAS Moschosma riparlum, a valuable new Christmas flowering plant. Write for de- scriptive circular and price list. Chas. H. Totty, Madison, N. J. NIKOTEEN APHIS PUNK. Nicotine Mfg. Co., St. Louis, Mo. For page we Ijst of Advertisers. NURSERY STOCK John Waterer & Sona, Ltd., American Nursery, Bagshot, England. For page see List of Advertisers. Cottage Gardens Co., Queens, N. Y. Specimen Nursery Stock. For page see List of Advertisers. The Conard & Jones Co., West Grove, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. The F. B. Conine Nursery Co., Stratford, Conn. The Wm. H. Moon Co., Morrlsvllle, Pa. American Arborvltae. For page see List of Advertisers. Oak Hill Nurseries, 114 Poplar St., Rosllndale, Mass. Berberls Thuubergll. For page see List of Advertisers. New England Nurseries, Bedford, Mass. Sbmbs, Roses and Herbaceous Perennial*. For page see List of Advertisers. Nursery Stock. N. F. McCarthy & Co., 84 Hawley St., Boston, Mass. ORCHID PLANTS Lager & Hurrell, Summit, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. Sander, St. Albans, England. Importers, Exporters, Growers, Hybridists. For page see List of Advertisers. Julius Roehrs Co., Rutherford, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. Carrlllo & Baldwin, Secancus, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. A. Held, 11-19 William St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Selbrecht & Son, Rose Bill Nnrsertes, New Rochelle, N. Y. For page see List of Advertlaers. Jos. A. Manda, 191 Valley Road, W. Orange, N. J. Orchids, Orchid Baskets, Peat. For page see List of Advertisers. Ordonez, De Nave & Co., Madison, N. J., Box 105. For page see List of Advertisers. PALMS A. Leuthy & Co., RosUndale, Mass. For page see List of Advertlsecs. Siebrecht & Son, Rose Hill Nurseries, New Rochelle, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Anton Schulthels, College Point, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. PAINT AND PUTTY PAINT AND PUTTY: Ideal Greenhonso Lead; Special Greenhouse Putty. Lord & Burnham, 1133 Broadway, N. Y. PATENTS Siggers & Siggers, Washington, D. C. For page see List of Advertisers. PEONIES Wholesale grower of peonies. List of 100 varieties. J. F. Rosenfleld. West Point, Neb. PIPE AND FITTINGS PIPE AND FITTINGS. Cast Iron and Wrought Pipe, Valves, Elbows, Pipe Hooks, Automatic Air Headers, etc. Lord & Bamham, 1133 Broadway, N. Y. PLANT STANDS The Wittbold plant stand, $18.00 per doz. The Geo. Wittbold Co., 1657 Buckingham Place, Chicago. PLANT BED CLOTH Mineralized Rubber Co., 18 CitS St., N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. POT HANGERS Pot bangers, Kramer's $1 doz. by exp., $1.26 by mall. I. N. Kramer & Son, Cedar Rapids, la. RAFFIA Raffia, prime long fiber, sound and strong, ten cents the pound, nine dollars the hun- dred pounds; terms cash. A. Rolker & Sons, New York. P. O. Box 75». RHODODENDRONS John Waterer & Sons, Ltd., American Nursery, Bagshot, Eng. For page see List of Advertlaers. McHutchlson & Co., 17 Murray St., N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. ROSES M. H. Walsh, Woods Bole, Mass. Hardy Roses, H. T. Roses and Ramblers. For page see List of Advertisers. The Conard Agones Co., West Grove, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. Thomas Roland, Nahant, Mass. Lady Oay Roses. For page see List of Advertisers. Jotm C. Hatcher, Amsterdam, N. T. For page see List of Advertisers. For List of Advertisers See Page 833 June 22, 1907 HORTICULTURE 831 J ROSES — Continued. Montrose Greenhouses, Montrose, Mass. Grafted Brides and 'Maids on English Mauettl. For page see List of Advertisers. Chicago Carnation Co., Jollet, III. American Beauty Plants. For page aee List of Advertisers. A. N. Pierson, Cromwell, Conn. P. R. Quinlan, Syracuse, N^ Y^ Low-budded roseii No. 1^^ $95.00; No. 11-2, J65.00 1000. H. T. Jones, Elizabeth, N. J. Roses, Bride. Bridesmaid, Ivoiy, 2 1-2 In., shifted from 2 in., $3.00 per 100; $25.00 per 1000. Wm. B. Sands, Lake Roland, Md. Baby Rambler roses, fine dormant stock, one year, $12 per 100, 2 1-4-ln. pot plants, extra well rooted, $4 per 100, $30 per M. Orders booked for delivery now or any time up to late spring. Samples free. Brown Brothers Company. Rochester, N. X. SEEDS T. J. Grey & Co., 32 So. Market St., Beaton, Mass. For page see List of Advertlsera. Joseph Breck & Sons 51 and 62 N. Market St., Boston, MaM. For page see List of Advertisers. W. Atlee Burpee & Co., Philadelphia. For page see List of Advertlsere. J. M. Thorburn & Co., 33 Barclay St., N. Y. For page see List of Advertlserg. A. T. Boddingtou, 342 W. 14th St., N. Y. Challenge Pansy Seed. For page sec. T. N. Hadden, 270 Dudley St., Rosl>ury. M.ass. I sell only reliable flower seeds. Ask for wholesale catalogue. O. V. Zangen, Hoboken, N. J. Surplus Garden Peas — 50 bn. Alaska, $3.25 per bu.; 40 bu. First and Best, $2.00 per bu. New crop northern Michigan grown; none better. W. F. Allen, Salis- bury, Md. SHEEP MANURE R. & J. Farquhar & Co., 6 and 7 So. Mar- ket St.. Boston. Pulverized Sheep Manure. For page see List of Advertisers. SPHAGNUM MOSS Live Sphagnum moss, orchid peat and orchid baskets always on hand. Lager & Hurrell, Summit. N. J. SHEET MOSS E. A. Beaven, Evergreen, Ala. For page see List of Advertlserg. SMAIX FRUIT PLANTS Dewberry plants, Lucretla and Aastin, $5.00 per 1000, $20.00 per 5000; Premo, $6.00 per 1000, $25.00 per 5000; Turner red rasp- berry plants, $6.00 per 1000, $26.00 per 5000. W. F. Alien, Salisbury, Md. Fresh, clean, 5 bbl. bale, $1.25; 2 bales, $2.25; 5 bales, $5.00; 10 bales, $9.60. Cash. H. R. Akers. Chatsworth, N. J. SPIREA Splrea, extra fine clumps In leading va- riety. F. W. O. Scbmltz, Prince Bay, N. Y. STEAM TRAP E. Hlppard, Youngstown, O. For page see List of Advertisers. STRA'WBERRY PI.ANTS Strawberry plants, 90 best varieties, stock unexcelled. Ask for prices on what you want. W. F. Allen, Salisbury, Md. VEGETABLE PLANTS 50,000 large 4-year old Barrs Mammoth Asparagus roots, $6.00 per 1000; $25.00 per 5000. (500 will flII a sugar barrel.) Ad- dress W. F. Allen, Salisbury, Md. We can furnish Strawberry plants and Asparagus roots from April first to Decem- ber first. Spring prices hold until August first. Hitchcock's Nurseiy, Agawam, Mass. VENTILATING APPARATUS Pierson U-Bar Co., 1 Madison Sq., N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. HItchlngs & Co., 1170 Broadway, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Foley Mfg. Co., 471 W. 22nd St.. Chicago. For page see List of Advertisers. Weathered Co., 48-48 Marion St., N. Y. J. C. Monlnger Co., 421 Hawthorne ATe., Chicago. The Chicago Lifter. VENTILATING MACHINERY, New Model encased, self-olllng gear; Standard Model Open Gear. Lord & Bumham, 1133 Broadway, N. Y. 'WILD SMILAX E. A. Beaven, Evergreen, Ala. Southern Smilax. For page see List of Advertisers. WIREWORK Reed & Keller, 122 W. 25th St., N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Wirework. Write for onr catalogue. Holton & Hunkel Co., Milwaukee, Wis. William E. Hellscher's Wire Works. 8840 Broadway, Detroit, Mich. The "Just Right" kind. Send for i»lc« list. Frank W. Bali, 31 East Third Street, Cincinnati, O. All standard frames In stock. Special de- signs made to order in hurry-up time. N. F. McCarthy & Co., 84 Hawley St., Bos- ton, Mass. -WIRE SUPPORTS The Helm Carnation Support. Write for price. Helm Carnation Support Co., Con- nersTlIle, Ind. -WHOLESALE FLORISTS Boston N. F. McCarthy & Co., 84 Hawley St., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. H. M. Robinson & Co., 15 Province St., and 9 Chapman PI., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. George A. Sutherland Co., 34 Hawley St., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. Welch Bros., 226 Devonshire St., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. -WHOLESALE FLORISTS— Continned Buffalo Wm. F. Kastlng, 383-87 Elllcott St., Buf- falo, N. Y. F^or page see List of Advertisers. Chicago Chas. W. McKellar, 51 Wabash Av., Chicago. For page see List of Advertisers. Peter Reinberg, 61 Wabash Av., ChicagOw For page see List of Advertisers. A. L. Randall Co., 19-21 Randolph St., Chicago. For page see List of Advertisers. E. F. Wlnterson Co.. 45-49 Wabash Arc, Chicago. For page see List of Advertisers. Poehlmann Bros. Co., 35 Randolph St., Chicago. For page see List of Advertisers. Detroit Michigan Cut Flower Exchange, 38 ft 40 ■ Broadway. For page see List of Advertisers. New Tork J. K. Allen, 106 W. 28th St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Wm. Stuart Allen Co.. 63 W. 28th St, New Kork. For page see List of Advertisers. J. S. Fenrich, 110 W. 28th St., New Yolk. For page see List of Advertisers. Ford Bros., 48 W. 28th St., New York- For page see List of Advertisers. H. B. Froment, 67 W. 28th St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Alex. J. Guttman. 43 W. 28th St. New York. ' For page see List of Advertisers. B. C. Horan, 55 W. 28th St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. A. H. Langjahr, 55 W. 28th St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. James McManus, 42 W. 28th St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Chas. MUlang, 60 W. 29th St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. John I. Raynor, 49 W. 28th St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. W. F. Sheridan, 39 W. 28th St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Traendly & Schenck, 44 W. 28th St. New York. For page see List of Advertisers. A. L. Young ft Co., 54 W. 28th St.. New York. For page see List of Advertisers. John Young, 51 W. 28th St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Philadelphia W. B. McKlssick, 1221 Filbert St.. PbU«- deiphla. Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. Leo N lessen Co., 1209 Arch St., Philadel- phia. Pa. For page see List cf Advertleers. Tbe S^ sl Pennock-Meehan Co., 1808-18 ~ Lndlow St., Philadelphia, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. Edward Reld. 1526 Ranstead St., PMI«- delphla. Pa. ^ ^, For page see List of Advertisers. Pittsbnrg J. B. Murdoch & Co., 646 Liberty St., Pittsburg, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. In writing to Advertisers Icindly mention Horticulture ■832 HORTICULTURE June 22, 1907 New Offers in This Issue. AUCTION TRADE SALE: RUSTIC HANGING BASKETS. ■Wm. Elliott & Sous, 201 Fulton St., New York. For page see List ot Advertisers. AZALEAS. John Scheepers & Co., 4 and 6 Old Slip, New York. For page see List of Advertisers. BAY TREES. N. F. McCarthy & Co., 84 Hawley St., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. BULBS. B. F. Michell Co., 1018 Market St., PUIa- delpliia. For page see List of Advertisers. CATTLEYA GIGAS, LABIATA, SCHROEDERAE. Julius Eoelirs Co., Rutherford, N. 3. For page see List of Advertisers. CATTLEYA SCHROEDERAE. Ciirrillo & Baldwin, Secaucus, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. CYCLAMENS. ■S. S. Skidelsky, 824 N. 24th St., Phila- delphia. For page see List of Advertisers. ENGLISH IVY. Chas. Lenker, Freeport, L. L, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. GOV. HERRICK VIOLET. H. A. Molatsch & Son, Nanuet, N. Y. For page see List of .\dvertisers. PAINT AND PUTTY. Benj. Hammond, i^ishkiil-on-Hudson, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. ROSES FOR BENCHING. Baiir Floral Co., Erie, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. SALVIAS: GARDENIA VEITCHII. John Sfott, Rutland Rd. and B. 45th St., Brooklyn, N. Y. For page see List of .Advertisers. STEVIA. C. Eisele, Philadelphia. For page see List of Ad\e[tisers. VICK'S SUPERB PANSY SEED. Jas. Viek's Sons, Rochester, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. HORTICULTURE'S REPRESENTA- TIVES. The following named gentlemen represent this paper in their various local districts, and are authorized to accept subscriptions, advertisements and news items: BUFFALO, N. Y.— E. C. Brucker, 385-87 Elllcott St. COLUMBUS, OHIO— M. B. Faxon, 246 Oak St. CINCINNATI, OHIO— Frank W. Ball, 31 East 3d St. DETROIT Mica— Frank Daszer, 1487 15th St. INDIANAPOLIS, IND.— Georee B. Wle- gand. 1610 N. Illinois St. NEWPORT, B. I.— DaTld Mcintosh, Ledge Road. PHILADELPHIA, PA.— George C. Wat- sou. Dobson Bldg., 9th and Market Sta. PITTSBURG, PA.— James Hutchinson, corner Dunmoyle and S. Negley Aves. PROVIDENCE, R. I.— Eugene Appleton, 204 Broadway. ST. PAUL and MINNEAPOLIS— John A. May, 163 Iglehart St., St. Paul Minn. TOLEDO, OHIO— J. L. Schiller, 929 Prontj Ave. " Nothing except the mint can make money without advertisinrj." — Gladstone. Niagara Falls, N. Y., June 17, 1907. HORTICULTURE Publishing Co., Gentlemen: — Please discontinue our adv. immediately, as we are being swamped with applicants, both in per- son and by letter, and we have secured a good man. Thanking you for your courtesy and promptness, and assuring you of our future patronage, we remain. Very truly yours, E. A. BUTLER & SON. I[?S*°" Gentlemen: — Kindly discontinue my advertisements of Hanging Baskets as I am way behind on orders. Respectfully, F. W. BALL. Cincinnati, Feb. iS, jQoy. WS~ Please discontinue my ads. for now. Will have some more stock to offer and shall be glad to send my ad. to HORTI- CULTURE. JOHN STAMM. Hutchinson, Kan., Mar. iS, IQOJ. ISS^ Please discontinue my geranium ad. I have BO many inquiries for plants and I am sold out of the small sizes I advertised. WM. DOEL. Pascoag, R. [. , A pril 13, iQoy. lEF" Take out the geraniums and salvias from my advertisement. Through this ad- vertisement in HORTICULTURE I have disposed of my surplus stock of both. R. L. GOINSALVOS. IValtham, .Mass., April 2y, tgoy. 1EF~ Would say and glad to say that I am sold out of my pansy stock. Thanking you very kindly for the immense business your paper has alone favored us with, Yours truly, WM. DOBBERTIN. Rochester, N. }'., April zq, jQcrj, WW You win please not repeat our large advertisement of last week, as the goods we offered have all been sold. Over $500 worth of direct sales from one offer pays us well, as in fact all our advertising In HORTICULTURE does. A. H. HEWS & CO., Inc. Catnbridge, Mass., April 2'i, iQoy. " When you pay more for the rent of your business house than for advertising your business, you are pursuing a false policy." — Franklin. If you want to do business Advertise in Horticulture. BETWEEN YOU AND ME, What do you think of the Buyer's Directory and Ready Reference Guide of HORTI- CULTURE? I always look It over be- fore I do any buying. WANTS, FOR SALE, ETC. ' Adverkisetnents in this column one cent a word. Initials count as words. Cash with order. All correspondence addressed "care H O R T I C ^j L- TURE" should be sent to IJ Ham- ilton Place, Boston. HELP WANTED HORTICULTURE needs a wide- awake representative in every town in the land. Good commissions paid on advertising and subscriptions. If you are ambitious, write for terms. SITUATIONS WANTED SITUATION WANTED .\s working foreman or head gardener. Age 38; married. Best of reference. New England preferred. H. W., care HORTI- CULTURE. GARDENER wishes position on gentle- man's place as head; competent in all branches of gardening, landscape work and improvements; care of live stock; capable of taking full ctiarg'^; age 39; married, two children, eight and eleven years; best of references. Address Gardener, bos 137, Springfield, N. J. POSITIONS WANTED for bead gardan- erg and asBlstants; for farther iDformitlon apply to W. W. RawsoD & Co., 6 Union St., Boston. Mass. SITUATION WANTED as foreman of good place. Twenty years all-round ex- perience with cut flowers, vegetables, pot plants and nursery stock. Good worker. Good wages and good treatment expected. Good references. State wages in first let- ter. Address, Box 82, Millbrook, N. Y. FOR SALE FOR SALE— 45 H. P. Boiler, built two years ago. No reasonable offer refused. A. H. Westhaver, 11 Huntley St., Maldeu, Mass. A DESIRABLE GIFT FOR YOUR EMPLOYEE. There can be no more useful and ap- propriate present tlian a subscription to HORTICULTURE. The more he reads HORTICULTURE the, better service he will render you. If you want to give five or more we will be glad to make a special discount, on application. Other Useful Books. The Horticulturist's Rule-Book. Bailey. Price, 75 cents. Chrysanthemum Manual. Smith. Price, 40 cents. The Chrysanthemum. Herrington. Price, 50 cents. How to Make Money Growing Violets. Saltford. Price, 25 cents. Dwarf Fruit Trees. Waugh. Price, 50 cents.' The American Carnation. C. W. Ward. Price, $3.50. The Dahlia. By L. K. Peacock. Price, 30 cents. The First County Park System. F. W. Kelsey. Price, $1.25. Manual of the Trees ot North Ameri- ca. C. S. Sargent. Price, $6.00. PRICES QUOTED IN THESE COLUMNS ARE FOR DEALERS ONLY ^.^ls"e'K.'^'n^".lr;'>HVrrSS^S June 22, 1907 HORTICULTURE 833 List of Advertisers Page Allen J. K 826 A'len Wm. Stuart Co.8a6 Anerican Nursery. - .808 A ichmann Godfrey. . . Sey Atlanta Floral Co. . . .S23 Birrows H.H, & Son. 807 - Biur Floral Co 807 BiyersdorfcrH.&Co. 8a2 S24 Beaven E. A 827 B iddington A. T. 819-821 Boston Flonsi Letter Co 823 B Mton Plate and Win- dow Glass Co 834 B eck Joseph & Sons S 19 B eitmeyer's J. Sons. 823 Brideeman's Seed Warehouse 819 Birpee W. A. &C0..819 Cirrino& Baldwin ...837 Castle W.W. 835 C 1 i c a g o Carnation Co 8c6 Clarke's David, S0DS823 Clipper Lawn Mower Co 834 Conard & Jones 808 CwkeG. H 823 Cottage Gardens 8c8 Cowee A 806 Crowl Fern Co 827 Donohue W. H 823 Domer F. Sons & Co. 806 Dreer H. A 835 Dysart R.J 824 Edgar, W. W 806 Edwards Folding Box Co 824 Eisele C 821 E'liou Wm. & Sons.. 806.818 E Icr J G 835 Ernest W.H 834 Fa'quhar R. & J. & Co.. 819 Felthousea J. E 821 FeorichJ.S S27 Fiske, H. E. Seed C0.819 F^ey Mfg. Co 834 Ford Bros. 826 Froment H. E. 826 Galvio Thos. F 823 Grey T. J. Co 81; Gude Bros. Co 823 GjttmaH Alex. J 826 Hail Asso. 835 Hammond Paint& Slug Shot Works S33 Hartmaon Hjalmar & Co 819 Hatcher, John C 80S HauswirthP. J 823 Held A.. 807 Herbert David & Son . 806 Hews A. H. & Co.... 834 Hilfinger Bros 834 Hippard E 834 Hitchings & Co 8%6 Horan E. C 826 Iliffe Dan'l 834 Jacobs S. & Sons . . ..835 Johnson Seed Co 8iy Juul, K. E S21 Kisting W. F 827 Kervan Co., The . . . .827 King Cons. Co 835 Koral M fg. Co 823 Kroeschell Bros 835 Lager & Hurrel! 807 Lake A. G 8a i Langjahr, Alfred H...S'7 Lenker Clias 807 Leuthy A. & Co 821 Lord & Bumham Co. 836 Pago Manda Jos. A S07 McCarthy N. F. .607-827 McConnell Alex.. .. 823 McHutchinson & Co. 808 McKetlar Charles W.S24 McKissick.W. E 824 McManus Jas 826 Michell H. F.Co. ...819 Michigan Cut Flower Exchange 827 Millang Charles 826 Miller Tbeo 823 Mineralized Rubber Co 834 Milling, A 821 MolaischH. A, & Son ?.o6 Moninger J. C 035 Montrose Greenhou- ses 806 Moon Wm. H. Co... -808 Moore, Hentz & Nash S27 Morse C. C. & Co. . ..8ig Murdoch J. B.&Co..8i7 Murray Samuel 823 New England Nur- series 808 Nicotine Mfg. Co. ■••834 Niessen Leo. Co.. 806-824 Oak Hill Nurseries . - 808 OrdonezDeNave&Co.8o7 PalethorpeP. R 834 Park Floral Co 823 Pennock-Meehan Co. 824 Perkins St. Nurseries. 821 Pierce F. O. 835 Picrson F. R. Co 820 PiersonU Bar Co 836 Poehlmann Bros. Co.. 824 Randall A. L. Co....3«4 Ray nor John 1 8a6 Reed& Keller 827 Reid Edw 8*4 Reinberg Peter 824 Rickards Bros 819 Robinson H.M. & C0.S27 Roehrs Julius Co 807 Roland, Thomas . ■ - . 808 Rolker August & Sons834 R06C Hill Nurseries .S08 Sander & Son 807 Schaum& VanToU-SoS Schccpers John & Co. 806 Schultheis Anton ... 807 Schulz Jacob 823 Scott. John S21 Sheridan W. F 8a6 Siebrecht & Sons S08 Siggers & Siggers 835 Situations & Wants-. 832 Skidelskv S. S S06 Smith W'.C. S21 Smyth Wm. J 833 Stearns A. T. Lumber Co ..83s Sutherland Geo. A. Co 824 Thorburn J.M. &Co.8i9 Totty Chas. H 806 Traeodly & Schenck.826 Valentine, J. A 813 Vick's Jas. Sons 819 Vincent R. Jr. & Sons. 821 Walsh M. H 808 Waterer John & Sons. 808 Weber F. C Sai Weber H. & Sons.... 806 Welch Bros. 824 Winterson E. F. Co.- 824 Yokohama Nurseries Co 806 Young A. L.& Co.. -.826 Young John 826 Young, Thos. Jr. 823 Young & Nugent 823 Zirngiebel August. .. .818 Is Your Name In The Above List? If Not, Why Not ? 9 PUBLICATIONS RECEIVED. Number 2 of the Soulhern Florist, published at Poulan, Ga., has appeared. We extend greetings to our young con- temporary and best wishes foi its suc- cess. It has a large and needy field which, When plowed, harrowed and seeded, should yield a bountiful har- vest to the patient and persistent toiler. The Blossom End Rot of Tomatoes is the subject of Technical Bulletin No. 3, of the Massachusetts Agricul- tural Experiment Station, prepared by Elizabeth H. Smith, M. S. The bulle- tin gives the results of investigations pertaining to the cause of the so-called "Blossom End Rot" together with a discussion of results obtained by other investigators. Bulletin No. 202 of the N. J. Agri- cultural Experiment Stations treats on the Forest Trees of New Jersey, Byron D. Halstead being the author. It gives a very complete botanical and popular description of the trees in- digenous to the State, with numerous engravings, also a list of forestry papers published in State reports and a copy o£ the Forestry laws. Forty-ninth Annual Report of the State Horticultural Society of Mis- souri. Issued by that hustling sec- retary and polished gentleman L. A. Goodman, and contains full records of the meetings at Moberly, June 12, 1.3, 14; Boonville, December 4, 5, 6, 1906. On reading the very complete records of the papers, discussions and other proceedings one cannot but recognize that the members of this prosperous society have a glorious time when they get together — plenty of business, but a liberal intermixture of social enjoy- ment and entertainment as well. Bulletin No. 4 of the American As- sociation of Park Superintendents has been issued. The contents are papers on Roads, Drives and Parks and Their Construction, by J. F. Foster, superintendent of South Park System, Chicago, John C. Olmsted, C. E. Put- nam and J. A. Pettigrew, Boston, Theo. Wirth, Minneapolis, and John Dunbar, Rochester, N. Y.; Evergreens for Parks by John Dunbar, Prof. Cowell, Buffalo, F. Shonnard. Yonk- ers, N. Y.; Fertilizers by several con- tributors. The out-door gardener will find it teeming full of valuable hints. GREENHOUSES BUILDING AND. CONTEMPLATED. New. Galesburg, 111.— Leslie Mason, range- of houses. Additions. Oneonta, N. Y.— John Strong, range of houses. Denver, Colo. — Park Floral Co.,. three houses. Spokane, Wash.— Spokane Nursery Co., two houses. Syracuse, N. Y. — Gustav Bartholome,. range of houses. New Orleans, La. — Charles Eble,. range of houses. Elyria, 0.— L. C. Hecock Floral Co., range of houses. Valley Stream, N. Y. — John Weston,, two houses, 28x200. AVyomissing, Pa. — Fl'ank D. Shear- er, one house 29x100. San Francisco, Cal. — C. C. Morse & Co., range of houses. Chillicothe, Mo. — R. L. Isherwood,. one carnation house 27x100. Athol, Mass.— G. W. Sutherland, one chrysanthemum house, 17x100. SOWING VEGETABLE SEEDS. One great point to remember in sup- plying a house with vegetables Is the- importance of keeping up everything that can reasonably be expected to con- tinue available throughout the season. For that reason very frequent sowings should be made. Lettuce is also an important necessity always, and there- is no question but it is sometimes rather hard to have it in good condi- tion, especially in very hot weather. A good method to pursue by-and-by would be to make sowings at iutervals- in Jlats much the same as is done for very early use, pricking them off im the same manner into other flats, and then when well established lifting them \vith as much soil as possible and planting them in the open ground.. WHY WE IMPORT APPLES. It is a fact that Australia has been shipping apples to this country. Mil- lions of bushels from our own orchards rotted on the ground last fall, or were fed to hogs, because transportation to- the markets was inadequate or came so high as to be prohibitory. — Detroit Free Press. S6&6666i6&&&:&e6&ee&&6i&&&&&&&©s-:gi&&g&g-&&&;6&&&©&&&&©&&&^ l^'Had you any trouble with the MARCH WIND cominK through crack- or crevice in the Greenhouse? 'X* WKI^ LrO W» S Old English SEMI-LIQUID Glazing Putty and ELASTIC Will stop the trouble. Put up in i6 pound cans; 50 and 80 pound buck>T iron Greenhouses. It stays where you put it. In HAMMOND'S PAINT AND SLUG SHOT WORKS, Fishkiil-on-Hudson, New York. m m A SUPERB PAINT, with twenty ^ years' record to back it up, for j^ I wear And tfar and hoki on either ^ In 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, or 30 Giillons. g 834 HORTICULTURE June 22, 1907 The Standard Steam Trap Certificate of merit awarded at Washington, D, C, Florists' Convention. For simplicity, durability and per- fect satisfaction it has them all guessing. It is in a class by itself. To see it work a large plant as well as a small will convince the most sceptical that it is the Florists' Friend. The Standard Ventilating; Machine still leads as the most durable, easiest working and the all-around satisfactory machine. The Duplex Gutter is gaining all the time, over i2,ooofcet sold thus far this season. Catalogues free. HIPPARD, Youngstown, Ohio DANIEL ILIFFE Greenhouse Construction— Supplies Heating and Ventilating Steant and Hot Water Piping On hand, a quantity m[ second-hand valves (rom 2 to 6 in- Send for Catalogue. 49 Washington Street, North, BOSTON, MASS. NIKOTEENAPHISPUMK THE ORIGINAUANp GENUINE NICOTINMU^GANT STRONQE^iMo^/llIUPORM PRICE 60C PE» BOX OF LONG sheet: NIKOTEEN I PER Ol BOTTLE li,../ ''rrr .N( 0*^0 R^yAPO R I Z I N c $I3°2 PEB CASE OF lO PINT BOTTLES The Mower ihat will kill all the Weeds In your Lawn. If you keep the weeds cut so they do not go to seed and cut your grass with- out breakmg the small feeders of rojts, the grass will become thick and the eeds will disappear. Nicotine Mfo.Co. St.Louis Mo. Look through the Buyers' Directory and Ready Reference Guide. Yon will find some good offers there aisc- The Best BugKillerand Bloom Saver For PROOF Write to P.R.PalethorpeCo. LOUISVILLE, KY. The Clipper will do it. Ask your dealer for them. If they have not g it ttiem, below is the price; No. J -12-inch Mower $5; No. 2 — is-inch Mower $6: No. ^— 18-inch Mower $7; No. 4— 21-inch Mower $8. Send draft money-order or registered letter. ' In writing advertisers, mention Hortlcalture BOSTON PLATE « WINDOW GLASS CO. GREENHOUSE 6LASS German and American m to 287 i St., BOSTON 20-22 Canal St. Standard Flower . . POTS n your greenhouses are within 500 miles of the Capitol, write us, we can save you money W. H. ERNEST, 28tl) and IVI Street WASHINGTON D. C. The above represents our Concentric Principle of cutting Sash Bars to fit the gutters and plates. The Bars Always Fit and no moisture collects at the con- nections as it does in the beveled cut; and so Decay is Prevented All who have used this want it again. Experience is a good teacher. Send for our free catalogue of GREENHOUSE MATERIALS. FOLEY MFG. GO. Western Avenue CHICAGO and 26th Street. VlilV.*lUU. REMOVAL Our visitine friends are heartily '■^—^—^—^ welcome to call and see our handsome new factory. Transfer to S. West- ern .Ave. from any West Side street car and get off at 26th St. STANDARD FLOWER POTS Packed in small crates, easy to handle. Price per crate 1500 3 tn.pots in crate $4.88 iSooaK " " 5-25 1500 aji •* *' 6.00 10003 *' '• 5.00 800 3ji " " 5.80 5004 " " 4.50 3205 " *' 4.51 1446. " " 3.16 Price per crate I20 7 in. pots in crate$4.20 60 8 " " 3.00 HAND MADE 48 g in. pots in crate $3.60 48 10 " " 4.8* 24 II *' " 3.60 24 12 " " 4.80 12 I* *' *' 4.80 6 16 " " 4.50 Seed pans, same price as pots. Send for price list of Cylinders (or Cut flowers, Hanging Baskets, Lawn Vases, etc. Ten percent, off for cash with order. Address HUflngfer Bros.,Pottcry,Fort Edward,N,Y. August Rolker & Sons, Agts., 31 Barclay St., N. I. City. In ordering goods please add "I saw it in HORTICULTURE." Why not try ANCHOR GREENHOUSE HOSE on your not order. Plant Bed Cloth protects Irom frost, in- sects, etc., and sttU al- lows free circulation of Mineralized Rulil$er Co. IB Cliff StrBBt, Mew York June 22, 1907 HORTICULTURE 835 A NARROW ESCAPE Electric Circulator Saves a House CHRIST. WINTERICH, THE WELL-KNOWN FLORIST AND NURSERYMAN OF DEFIANCE, OHIO, WRITES AS FOLLOWS: " I believe the Circulator is O.K., and I know it would have been impossible for me to Tteep my large new house from freezing if it tvasn't for the Circulator,'' Watch this space next week. We shall present some more letters equally convincing: as to the efficacy of heating: apparatus installed by us In the meantime write for particulars of our new STEEL PLATE HOT WATER BOILER built especially for greenhouse heating. Piping and fitting done according to most approved methods and satisfaction guaranteed. Perfect circulation in all kinds of weather absolutely assured by the use of our ELECTRIC CIRCULATOR. ATTEND TO IT NOW. W. W. CASTLE, Heating Engineer, - I70 Summer street, Boston. Mass. IKROESGHELL BOILER the only perfect Hot Water Boiler. Made in fifteen sizes ; for smallest greenhouses op to 50,000 sq. ft. glass to 60° at 15 below zero. Prices and Catalogue on application KROESGHELL BROS. CO. 35 Erie Street, CHICAGO GREENHOUSE CONSTRUCTION LUMBER John C. rioninger Co. 117 E. Blackhawk St., CHICAQO CYPRESS a TONAWANIM. N.Y. 'ft^*****-*..^^^^*^** Holds Glass Firmly See the Point 4^ P£ERIXSS OlutnK rolnu ua Uubeat. No right! or lefti. Box of 1.000 poinu T6 oU. poatpftld. BENBT A. DREEB, lU CkeMamI St., nils., rs. ■ ■•aeaaa*! SASH BARS 32 feet er loag'ei HOT BED SASH PECKY CYPRESS BENCH LUMBER GREENHOUSES ERECTED AND EQUIPPED COMPLETE IF DESIRED Write for Ciroalar "D" and Prices The A. T. STEARNS LUMBER CO. NEPON8ET, BOSTON, MASS. NOW IS THE^ME TO INSURE TOUR GLASS AGAINST DAMAGE BY HAIL. For particulars address John B. Eslep. Saddlm Rhrmr, M. J. You'll find something worth reading on every page of this paper. Send other business direct to Washington. Saves time and insures better service. Personal attention guaranteed. Twenty-five years' active service. SPECIALTY: "Working on the Failures of Others." SI6GERS & SIGGERS PATENT LAWYERS Box 9, National Union Buiidlng Washington, D. C. METROPOLITAN MATERIAL CO. GREENHOUSE WRECKERS Everything in New and Second Hand To REPAIR HEAT BUILD GREENHOUSES 1398=1408 Metropolitan Ave. BROOKLYN, NEW YORK A STB C A USE IT NOW. F.O.PIERCECO. 170 Fulton St., NEW YORK 836 HORTlCULTURi: June 22, 1907 AND THE H & CO. '^ like this When you get ready to PROPOSITION build, go about a bit and talk it over with men who are thoroughly up-to-date, successful. They know what they are talking about and so will you when they're through. But don't put too much importance on this man's theory, or that man's pet idea; what you want is tried and proven facts. When all this " looking around" is over, come to us and we can give you some cold, brittle, what-others- have learned statements. Along with the statements, goes a line-up of the H & Co. construction and its whys. You'll find it a good deal of satis- faction to have had such a talk — to own an H & Co. house. Write us. HITCHINGS A^D CO. GREENHOUSE DESIGNERS AND BUILDERS. Manufacturers of Heatlnii and Venlllatlnii Apparatus. • 1170 Broadway, NEW YORK. QGQOaGflSGSfl The Newest Wrinkle in Ventilation is Our En= cased SeIf=Oiling Gear Not that a self-oiling gear is new, but our way of making it is. We will tell you two of its strong points, and then want you to write for a full description of the rest, with a price. One strong point is the square bearing shaft which makes slipping absolutely impossible, no matter how heavy the work. The Other is its Freedom from Complicated nech= anism, its Compactness LORD (a BURNHAM CO. Qreenhouse Designers and Manufacturers 1133 BROADWAY, cor. 26th Street, N. Y. BOSTON Branch : 819 Tremont Building PHILADELPHIA Branch: 1235 Filbert St. Compare this in your mind with other houses built other ways. An Eleven Foot* House makes a good general plant or orchid house and serves in this particular case to connect the potting room with the large greenhouses on either side. Here you can see to splendid advan- tage the clean sweep, absolute light- ness of the U-Bar construction and get an idea of wide glass advantages. There is panel ventilation underneath the slate sided benches ; the steel casing of roof bars and steel bench frames are heavily galvanized, while every bit of iron or steel is given a glistening coat of aluminum paint, making them proof against mildew and adding wonderfully to the house's attractive- ness. Send for catalog and look on page eighteen for a description of the remaining houses of this ex- tensive range at Madison, New Jersey. Pierson U = Bar Com= pany. Designers and Builders U-Bar Greenhouses, Metro- politan Building, Fourth Ave. and 23rd Street, New York. STKAWBHIililKS OF \V.\>1J INGTOX StATE c 1 — t eyofeato ^i^^_^ /{/ndred /j?/-erej/'^u Gq/TOA/, Mass. cJi/bscr/pi'/on. H.00\ 83» horticulture: June 29, 1907 BETTER QUALITY THAN THE ORDINARY ROSE PLANTS i^oZ".) 1500 Richmonds, 3 inch pots $8.00 per 100 $6.00 pet 100 LEO NIESSEN CO., - Wholesale Florists I209 Arch Street, PHILADELPHIA Store open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. AMERIGAN^ BEAUTY RICHMOND ROSES Finest 4 inch Stocic $12.00 per 100 CHARLES H. TOTTY Madison, N. J. Two Year Old American Beauty Plants $50.00 per 1000 CHICAGO CARNATION CO. JOLIET, - - - ILL. GRAFTED BRIDESMAIDS On Best English Manetti 2H and 3ii in. pots, $10.00 and $12 50 per 100 A few BRIDES left in 2!i in. pots. $1 0.00 per 100 MONTROSE GREENHOUSES CHRYSANTHEMUMS FOR SALE. .S500 Polly Rose, 500 Halliday, 400 Duckham, 300 each, Vallis, Mrs. W. B. Chamberlain, 200 each, Ben Wells, Mrs. Coombs, Col. Apple- ton, Gen. Hutton, Salter, 100 each, Maud Dean, Cahusac, Cheltonii, Nellie Poekett, Vanoma, Mrs. .Terome .Tones, in 2yi in. pots, $3.00 per 100, $25.00 per 1000. Cash with order, please. A reasonable offexfor THE ENTIRE LOT wUI be accepted CASTLE GROVE GREENHOUSES, DANVILLE, PA. MONTROSE MASS. GLADIOLI Beautifully Illustrated catalog, colored plate, etc., describing Qroff's Hybrids, Named Novel- ties of rare beauty. Mixtures and Collections to color and fine Mixtures of all colors. Write for it. ARTHUR COWEE Gladiolus Specialist MEADOWVALE FARM, BERLIN, N. Y. Give Us a Trial on Azaleas, j^ aT r^^tTtTt® Grand New Pink Carnation for I907 A few thousand R. C. and pot plants left. Order quick. This variety is a money maker. Price of rooted cuttings. Si.SOperdoz.; $12.00 per 100; Sino.no per 1000 Price of pot plants, 2 1-4iu., *3 00perdoz.; $1.5 00 per 100. THE H. WE8ER & SONS CO.. Oakiaill. Ht. GOVERNOR HERRICK VIOLET The best single Violet on the market today. A strong grower, excellent bloomer, and fine dark color. Strong healthy plants ready for immediate pi inline. From 3 inch pots Price $4 per 100, $35 per 1000 H. A. MOLATSCH & SON P. O. Box 44. Nanuet, N. Y. 250,000 fine shaped plants grown exclu- sively for us by Eugene Verveat De Vos, Swynearde n«ar Ghent, Belgium, in his own gardens. Special prices upon request. JOHN SCHEEPERS & CO., 4 & 6 Old Slip, NEW YORK. Now is the ttrac to | place your order for bulbs which wiUinsurt you getting named va- rieties in aiiy quantity; prompt delivery. DAVID HERTTrT & SON, Successors to L. K. Pe^coclc, Inc. A.TCO. IV. J. DAHLIAS. CARNATION*. Red Chief — Bright scarlet— early and very produc- tive. $12.00 per 100; $ioo.oc psr looo. Average 3 in. flower. A leader in every respect. Bonnie Maid — Clear pi ik ed£;ed white. — $i2.co per 100; 100.00 per 1000. Large well formed bloom. Very early and productive F. D0R.N£:R &t SONS CO. La Fayette, Ind. CYCLAMEN Sfttendens GIganteum Hybrids III live colors; the tines strain know^ii. 3iii. pots, ready, S7,(io per 100; 4-iu., ,Sl."i 00 per 100; .5 in., $20.00 per 100, Satisfaction guar.anteed. S,S.SKIDELSKy, 824 NOlin 24111 SI., PWePO, PO' BOXWOOD Bushes per pair, 50c.-75C.-$i.qo-$i.25-$i,50. PALMS pots, Latania or Llvistona Sinensis. 7 $15.00 per doz ; 8 in. pots, $18.00 per doz. Kentias in all sizes from 50c. up. Phoenix Canariensis, 2 ft. 6 in., 10 leaves, $3.00 per pair; 2 ft. 10 in,, 10 leaves, $4.00 per pair; 3 ft., 10 leaves, $5.00 per pair ; 3 ft. 4 in. , 10 leaves, $6.00 per pair. DRACAENAS Dracaena Indivisa, s% in, pots, $6.00 per dox. Dracaena Fragrans, 6 in. pots, $6.00 per doz. BAY TREES Staiulards, 4 ft., 8 in. stem, $12.00 per pair; 4 ft., 8 in. stem, $ 15.00 per pair; 4 ft., 8 in, stem, $18.00 per pair. Hydrangeas. A large assortment of sizes just coming into flower. English Ivy, $2. roper doz. $15.00 per 100. Anthericum, variegated for vases, $1.50 per doz. Aspidistras, green, $13.00 per doz., in 6 in. pots; .S18 00 per doz. in 6^ in. pots. Crimson Ramblers and Dori»thy Perkins, fine plants well budded, $12.00, $18. co and S24.00 per doz. Asparagus Sprengeri, ^^ in. pots, $1.25 per doz ; $10 00 per 100. ArdJsia Crenulata, fine plants for fruiting, 4$^ i". pots, $50.00 per 100. I. EXPORTERS OB A RhododentironSf /f« P> Roses, Tree Roses, | Azalea Mollis, Boxwood, Evergreens and forcing stock, etcm { IMPORT ONLV ) Write for special price lists etc. to our American Agents McHUTGHISON & CO., new yo1?k "cn- John Waterer & Sons, U= AMERICAN NURSERY BAGSHOT, ENGLAND have the finest stock of recognized Hardy Rhododendrons, Azaleas, An- dromedas, high class Evergreens and specimen Conifers. Ask for special list Of plants grown for the American trade. John Waterer & Sons are the great exhibitors of Rhododendrons In London. Emtabllmhmd 40 Ymmrm ... ROSE HILL NURSERIES NEW ROCHELLE, N. Y. Most Complete Horticultural Establishment in America SIEBRECHT & SON New York Office: Siebrecht Building, 425 Fifth Avenue TREES, SHRUBS and ROSES in great variety WE CROW ABOUT lOOO VARIETIES HERBACEOUS PERENNIALS ESTIMATES CHEERFULLY GIVEN. CATALOGUES FREE. NEW ENGLAND NURSERIES, inc., BEDFORD, MASS. PRICES QUOTED IN THESE COLUMNS ARE FOR DEALERS ONLY. When Writing to Advertisers Please Mention Horticulture, Lady Gay THE FAMOUS RAMBLER ROSE 2% in. Pots, Jio.oo per loo 3J^ in. Pots, 12.50 per 100 Ready to Pet On or Line Out in the Field Thomas Roland NAHANT, MASS. LADY CAY AND HARDY GARDEN ROSES in choice varieties. Field grown plants, first quality stock including Frau Karl Druschki. New Hardy Hybrid Tea Dean Hole. Killarney and Souvenir de Pierre Netting. Herbaceous Paeonies. Hollyhocks and Phlox. Catalogue mailed on request. M. H. WALSH ■<>S€ sitciAtiST WOODS HOLE. MASS. FINE, THRIFTY STOCK Hydrangea Otaksa Asparagus Sprengerl Vinca Variegata 2 1-4 in. $2.50 per 100 CREVILLEA RoBUSTA Out of 4 in. (fine for window boxes and decorative puiposei) $15.00 per lOO ROSES— Bride, Ivory, Ma id, Perle and Gate, o"' of 3 •"■ $6.00 per 100 $55.00 per 1000 15,000 HVDKANOEA OTAKSA for Fall De ivery. Prices on application. ' JOHN C. HATCHER, Amstenjam, N. Y. 10,000 Berbeiis Thunbergii, 18 to 24 inch, at $50.00 per 1000. 15,000 Berberis Thunbergii, 15 to 18 inch, at $40.00 per 1000. All are 2 yr. old transplants, fine bushy stock. 2,000 Myrtle, nice plants, at $45.00 per 1000. 8,000 choice Dahlia Roots for sale cheap. Oak Hill Ntirseries, Roslindale, Mass. SPECIMEN NURSERY STOCK Deciduous Trees and Shrubs, Evergreens, Rhododendrons, Azaleas, over one hundred (100) acres of the choicest varieties. SEND FOR PRICE LIST COTTAGE GARDENS CO. Queens. Lons Island. - New York We have a few good kinds left RED, YELLOW and PINK Also 2 1 = 2 in. ROSE5. Get our List. The Conard & Jones Co., West Grove, Pa, ivTd O^NV T N E s (Ipomcea Noctiflora, A. W. Smith, originator), best pure white, largest and most fragrant moonvine in the world. I have made a specialty of them for the last 15 years, and am known as the moonvine grower of America, and grow yearly about 20jOco aH in pots, $=.00 per loo. Now ready. GODFREY ASCHMANN 1012 Ontario St. Philadelphia, Pa June 29, 1907 HORTICULTURE 841 Ornamental Hedges \Vhat kind of a hedge shall I plant? This is a per- plexing question that often confronts the siiburbanite. In deciding it, too often the advice of the man-of-all- work is taken and his knowledge of artistic landscape gardening is far from being practical or in keeping with the surroundings. The results from plantings of this kind can be seen on all sides. In some localities a cer- tain kind of hedge will be used exclusively, giving a set and far from artistic appearance. Often a tall-growing hedge will be perched on a terrace emphasizing the already liigli position. Some -30 or 40 years ago the hedge was chiefly looked upon as a means of dividing property, little attention being given its attractiveness to surroundings. Rapidity of growth and cost were the chief consideration. The Osage orange, honey locust and buckthorn are examples of this type of hedging. At this period more thought is being given to variety in form and foliage, which is resulting in some exceptionally pretty effects. One very noticeable improvement has been made in that hedging is supplanting the varied unsightly styles of iron and picket fences, giving a more harmonious effect to the property in general. EVEUOriEEN HEDGES The suggestions may be made as to the best forms of the various kinds of plants available for hedging. They can be for convenience divided into the following classes: Evergreen, deciduous — tall and dwarf — flower- ing and perennial hedges. There is no doubt that the evergreen hedge is the most ■ desirable form. It gains this distinction in that it is effective at all seasons. Many liave been discouraged in using it as the results in the past have not been wholly successful. A very good lesson is to be learned from the cause of these failures. After an evergreen hedge has been planted, presuming that it has been given good soil and location, it demands careful attention at regular periods. Annual mulch- ings should be given in the fall and early summer a judicious pruning and thinning out of the under-growth of dead wood. How often the hedge is neglected after the planting, causing the plants to lose their lower branches and produce an unsightly appearance. Ranking as the best in evergreen hedges may be men- tioned hemlock and Norway spruce and American arbor- vitae. These trees are unquestionably the finest where a _ tall broad hedge is desired. Never plant an evergreen hedge where it will be subjected to continual shade. This has often been a costly experiment. The Japanese cedars such as Retinospora plumosa, plumosa aurea and sqnarrosa produce decidedly pretty effects though re- quiring very careful attention iu the point of pruning and winter protection from heavy snows. BROAD-LEAVED EVERGEEKN AND DECIDUOUS HEDGES In localities where broad-leaved evergreens flourish, quite a novel and pretty hedge can he had from the Mahonia aquifolia or, as it is commonly known, Oregon Grape. Without question the California privet as the best tall hedge plant is at the present day the most pop- ular known to the jniblic. Though it has only been largely used for the past 15 or 20 years it_has estab- li.shed itself as the most popular plant for this purpose. It is surprising how quickly it develops into a well- formed bushy hedge. Many people inquire as to the time to prune. The amount of growth made should govern the time to prune. Constant pruning encourages a thick, bushy hedge especially in the privet. The buckthorn, honey locust and Osage orange are commonly used as farm hedges and for this purpose are very good but not at all suited for decorative effects on small suburban places. Of all dwarf deciduous hedge plants the Japanese barberry is by far the best. It thrives in almost any sit- uation, doing well even in a partly shaded position, and in growing keeps a close neat habit not making pruning a necessity, except possibly once a season. The foliage too is particularly pretty and in the fall takes on a brilliant scarlet color. In the winter it is effective with its many bright red berries. The purple variety of bar- berry is another form of hedge that is well worth recom- mending and retains its purple foliage until late in autumn. FLOVS^EIUNG HEDGES To those wishing flowering hedges there is a wide variety of kinds from which to choose. The most pop- Tdar and w^ell-known kinds are, the Rose of Sharon or althaea with its great variet)' of color in flowers, some of recent introduction being especially attractive. Spir- aea Van Houttei, with its beautifully pendulous habit of growth and flowering. Burning Bush or Pyrus japon- ica coming early in the spring with its well-known crimson flowers. Hydrangea paniculata grandiflora with its grand fall display of flowers, Spiraea Anthony Wat- erer wath its flat heads of flowers appearing all sum- mer, and the dwarf Deutzia gracilis bearing its dainty, white flowers in May and at all times making a neat, compact hedge. All these are well-l'Cnown and do well in ordinary locations. In addition to these there are sev- eral well worth mentioning. Forsythia viridissima brings a bright, cheerful show of flowers in early spring and flourishes in almost any location. The lovers of roses can secure a very attractive effect with Rosa rugosa, intermingling the red and white flowered varieties. The foliage of these roses can be depended upon for a pretty effect at all periods, being immune from all insect attacks. The tamarisk is a most satisfactory plant for seashore hedging, the salt air having the effect of producing a strong growth. The delicate sprays of pink flowers are very pretty in con- trast with the fern-like foliage. Probably as well-known as any flowering plant for hedging are the hawthorns, especially the English kinds. The strong growth and attractive foliage coupled with 842 HORTICULTURE June 29, 1907 the good and varied forms of foliage make tliem all well liked. Tliey are not used as extensively in this country as in England, and yet deserve particular men- tion. In addition to the English varieties, special note should be taken of the American scarlet hawthorn (Cra- taegus coccinea) and the Cockspur Thorn (Crus-galli). HEDGES OF ilEKBAOEOUS PERENNIALS The hardy herbaceous perennials may be considered in this article as they have quite a bearing on the plan- ning of formal gardens and borders. Probably the best for edging are the variegated-leaved Day Lily (Funkia undulata variegata), English Daisies .(Bellis perennis), Candytuft (Iberis semperfiorens superba), Scotch pinks (Dianthus plumar-ius) in variety, and Sea Thrift (Armeria maritiraa). in connection with these edging plants may also be mentioned the Phlox subulata in variety, and Cerastium tomentosuni or, as it is common- ly known, Snow in Summer. The possibilities in variety in hedge plants are great and in addition to the plants already mentioned there are others that can be used effectively, depending on the surroundings and exact location. Usefulness of the Late Tulips (Continued from Page S10) THE COTTAGE TUIJPS Amongst a number of species and varieties of the late May flowering or Cottage tulips, we have found the following the best. Lutea (Bouton d'Or) is a charming yellow late kind and it is excellent for bed- ding, coming into flower late in May. Tulipa Gesner- iana is over 300 years in cultivation and wc liave no better kind yet. It is a handsome border plant; we have a clump in oiu- garden which has not been dis- turbed for 9.0 years and it produces immensely large ilowers annually. There are quite a number of varieties of this fine species, but the gem of them all is the va- riety spathulata which has very large flowers nf bril- liant carmine with blue black centres. ■ It is excellent for bedding, the length of its stem and the graceful poise of itslarge brilliant flowers being very striking. Golden Crown is an exceptional valuable variety we have grown for several years and it seems the longer we know it the better we like it. As a border plant and a bedder it hardly can be beaten. Whjen the sun shines on its petals the bed is simply a mass of gold. Tnlipa Greigi is a species and in my estimation is the showiest of all the tulips. It flowers' early, end of Aptil or early May. Its flowers are very large, intense scarlet color and has beautifully marked fcliage. May Blossom is a good late variety with long stems and the flowers are striped with bright rose. The variety Picotee (Maiden's Blush) is very distinct with excellent habit and very pleasing flowers, white mar- gined with bright cerise. Tulipa retroflexa is a species with light yellow flow- ers, the petals long and recurved, and it comes into bloom about the middle of May. Another species of striking distinctness is Tulipa Viridiflora. Its flowers are green margined with yellow, making a very pleas- ing combination of colors. There are many other species and varieties of late flowering tulips which might be added all of tliem being pleasing and interesting. THE PAKROTS The origin of the Parrot tu.lip is very uncertain; some claim them to be species while others say they are mere varieties of some of the older species. Let that be as it may; for our purpose at the present time that is of no importance to us. They probably have the brightest colors and most curiously formed petals of all the tulips. The best varieties are Admiral of Con- stantonople, Feu Brilliant, Markgi-aaf, Monstre Eouge, and Perfecta. We do not like the double tulips as well as the single kinds. Tliey have valuable lasting qualities which rec- ommend them as bedding jolants. Wlien the flowers are cut they last a very long time. La Candour is a very good white, Eex Enbrorum is a fine scarlet, and La Bla- son is also a good white variety, Murillo is very pleasing, flowers blush white shaded \vith rose. Tournesol, both scarlet and yellow, are good varieties. LATE TDLIPS NOT APPRECIATED AS THEY DESERVE For gardens or any place where a fine display is ex- pected to be kept up the value of these late tulips is unestimable. The Boston Public Garden is noted all over the country for its fine display of tulips. I made my way there a few evenings ago expecting to see a good showing of the late kinds as I knew the earlier ones were all gone some time ago, and was very much disap- pointed to find that there were no late kinds planted for some reason or other, ^uch places should be kept up with the march of progress in horticulture. Any person who wishes to grow these late kinds for the first time, will, I know, be perfectly pleased with all the varieties I have mentioned. Today, June 12th, we have many of the above kinds in bloom. In ordinary seasons they are generally through blossoming about the end of May. Strawberries of Washington State See Frontispiece. Strawlwrries grown in the Sunnyside district, west of Spokane, Wash., are famed all over the Pacific North- west for their flavor, color and form. The early crops this season, marketed in May and June, brought high prices, the demand exceeding the supply. Several growers realized as much as $.537 the acre. The ber- ries are grown under irrigation, which is practiced in all lines of fruit culture in the district. Water is fur- nished by the Sunnyside canal system, built in 1891. It is .57 miles in length. It is owned by the govern- ment, which bought it for $1,250,000, from the Wash- ington Irrigation Company. It is fed from the Yaki- ma river and waters 64,000 acres, 30,000 of which are under cultivation. The water rights are $30 the acre with a maintenance charge of $1 the year after the first season. June 29, 1907 HORTICULTURE 81? Ornamental Conifers (Continued fr JUNIPERrs The liardy Juniijers are very useful trees for decora- tion on account of their compact pyramidal or pillar sha^je and varied shades of green, blue and yellow. There are a great number of species from the West down to Mexico, around t!ie Mediterranean Sea and Central Asia tliat are not hardy in New England but the more northern part of our hemisphere furni^'lies us with good i^lants. The nomenclature of the junipers is greatly mixed up and some of them are found in culti- vation under many names. I will try to give them as nearly correct as possible. J. commrmis. the common juniper, the true type of which comes from Europe, in cultivation is a more or less large pillar-shaped tree. The needles are open and prickly. It is a compact tree of a light bluish- green color. There is a yellow form which grow« more fan-shaped. The American form that is called com- munis, also, is by right communis Canadensis. It is a low spreading bush with the same foliage; the yellow form, Can. aurea is very useful to cover sunny banks. J. c. fastigiata or hybernica, the Irish juniper, grows to a tall, slender pillar, the Ijranches pressed one against the other, and the leaves shorter than in the common one, and of darker green. J. Suecica, the Swedish jimiper, is the same as the preceding only lighter green. Hyh. compressa is a diminutive of the Irish juniper; nana or alpina is a dwarf creeping form from the higher altitudes ; hemispherica or echinpuformis grows to a dwarf small round prickly ball; pendula looks like the common European juniper with open top and pendulous branches. Oblonga pendula from the Caucasus mountains has its leaves more separated, lliicker and not so pointed and its branches are pendu- lous. There is an unnamed form from China which has the growth of the Irish and the foliage of the com- mon one. Withmaniana has the appearance of the common juniper, not quite so compact and the leaves fatter and less pointed. J. rigida from Japan, where it represents the type of communis, has the branches spreading and the young shoots pendulous. The leaves are thin and long, very pointed and set more apart than in the common juni- per. It is a nice little tree to isolate and looks quite different from the others. All those named junipers which have their leaves open and awl-shaped belong to the Oxycedrus tribe. The others, Sabinse, have two kinds of leaves, scale- like, closely set along tlie shoots when growing and in some open when older; while the first ones are merely bushes among the others some are regular trees. J. sabina. also called cupressifolia, is the true savin from central Europe; it grows to a bush, sometimes a little tree, with erect branches, thickly clothed with erect branchlets, both pointed at the tips, furnished with scale-like dark green foliage. The American form of it, s. procumbens, is a wide-creeping bush, very useful for covering rocks and banks. J. s. tamarisci- folia is dwarfer than the type, more spreading and compact and of a glaucous color; s. argentea variegata is also dwarfer than the type, and has little white shoots mixed with the others ; s. prostrata is another creeping form but shorter and more compact than pro- cumbens. J. virginiana is our red cedar which grows nearly all om Page 715) over the United States. On account of the different clinuites and situations where it is found this is a tree which varies much in size and api^earanee; under culti- vation it also vaTies greatly and many good forms have been raised from the seed beds. Some of the best are: v. glauca, very blue in growing time, changing to a grayish green in winter; v. glauca pendula, the same color, the young shoots pendulous; v. dealbata or fragrans, which is more of a grayish blue color and finer foliage ; v. elegans, with young shoots yellow in color, of beautiful effect among conifers, unique in color; v. Seottii, very light green in color and the shoots more cord-like. There are a few which are yellow variegated ; V. Triomphe d' Anger is the best as to color, but a slow grower; v. pendula is the most pendulous of all, with the shoots inverted; v. Chamberlainii, v. Bedfordiana and V. viridis pendula are erect in growth, with pendu- lous shoots; V. tripartita looks much as if it was a hybrid between virginiana and sabina, being similar in gro\vth to the last named, with more horizontal branches and shoots. J. Chinensis grows to a compact large pillar-shaped tree; the foliage is nearly all open and very pointed, except that on the top of the young shoots they are closed. It and its forms are good hardy trees and fine ornaments for the lawn. Ch. aurea has the same shape as the type, of a beautiful yellow color; in fact it is the best yellow conifer in cultivation, but wants to be shaded in winter as it is easily sun burnt. Ch. stricta and its variegated forms is a striking tree. It forms broad, very compact pyramids of a dark green color ; all the shoots are erect and close one against the other, growing toward the center of the tree with rough open foliage. Ch. Pfitzeriana is a new form which originated in Germany, of a graceful fan-shaped pendulous out- line, grayjsh green in color. Ch. pendula (if really a form of Chinensis which is doubtful) is a nice tree with long string-like pendulous shoots, branches well apart. Ch. procumbens and its white variegated form are good creeping shrubs to cover rocks and slopes ; the foliage is very coarse and of compact growth. J. Japonica is said to be a form of Chinensis ; it is a dwarf, irregular-growing and spreading little tree. The green form is not much seen in cultivation. J. aurea has the shoots covered with scale-like adpressed little leaves of a nice yellow color ; in dry situations it is sub- ject to red spider. J. aurea variegata is somewhat' dwarfed, of a nice healthy green color speckled with yellow. J. Fortimei pyramidalis and J. Neaboriensis are both elongate pyramidal, symmetrical in form, very compact, of a dark green color. The first has the leaves more open than the other. Both make good plants for formal gardening. J. occidentalis is a western tree which is found from Washingt.in to J\Iexico. It varies much with its geo- graphical distribution. It is an alpine tree; the most northern form is the only one about hardy in our coun- try ; in the south it is a straight erect tree of large size. A much smaller one has the leaves scale-like adpressed along the dull green shoots. 844 HORTICULTURE J"ne 29, 1907 'M/^"0'l*¥^"fT¥ Tp'lJ'Dp^ tion. Xo doubt this is true. It is also true iliat no __^^— — ^^— -^-— — -— — — ^— ^^3;^;^-— — ^^^3^;;;^^^^^^; liusiiiess afforJs wider scope for the exercise of the ▼PL. Y JUNE 29, 1907 m. 26 highest intellectual qualities; in fact, it demands such PUBLISHED WEEKLY BY and a broad, thorough scientific education is one of the HORTICULTURE PUBLISHING CO. h^gt qualifications a young man can bring to this as 11 Hamilton Place, Boston, Mass. ,, n 4.1 i 1 e \ i.- tl ^ ■ j i k - _ , . o » J . , ^^'i?'! as all other l)ranches of horticultural industry. A Telepnone, uxlord 292 , . WM. J. 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XaLCred as secocd-class matter December 8, 1904, at the Post Office at Boston, Mass. under the Act of Congress of March 3, 1870. rr,-, ■! • . j? 11 t Z The thirst for novelty and sen- CONTENTS "The Frivolous Work sationalism in garden features Page FRONTISPIECE— Strawberries of Washington State °^ Polished Idleness" is to be appeased, we are told, ORNAMENTAL HEDGES- Warren J. Chandler 841 jjj ^j^g ^ase of one Newport USEFULNESS OF THE LATE TULIP— Roln. Cameron 842 STRAWBERRIES OF WASHINGTON STATE 842 millionaire, by the construction of a series of revolving ORNAMENTAL CONIFERS— A. Hans 843 flower beds to be turned by electric motors at the rate WHOLESOME CHESTNUTS 845 , , ,. ■ j. . i ■ j. 4. ■ j- 4. j • . ^„ . T.r„,r,,Tx -rrr.-.,c.rT^T, t^T^TiTT^Ti TT TT rr^u of & rcvolution a mmute, the intent as indicated in a A BEAUTIFUL WAYSIDE FLOWER — H. H. Thomas, ' Illustrated 845 newspaper account, being to "add to the conspicuous- NEWS OF THE CLUBS AND SOCIETIES ^,^^3 ^j j^g owner." Doubtless this end will be gained Massachusetts Horticiiltviral Society — Tarrytown Hoiticultural Society— Chrysanthemum Society of all I'iglit but we fear that Americ.i— Pennsylvania Horticultural Society— "Nature, assuming a more lovely face North Shore Horticultural Society 346 Borrowing a heauty from the works of grace," Club and Society Notes 846, 864 AMERICAN SEED TRADE ASSOCIATION lias scanty recognition in the aspirations and sentiments The President's Address 847 of the people responsible for this tawdry contraption. Secretary-Treasurer's Report-Second Day's Ses- According to Loudon, land.scape gardening can never The Banquet . , ................................. 849 ^^^ "^^"^J ^^^^^^ ^° ^^^ ^^^^^ °* ^^^ ^^® ^^^^- "^^ ^^'^' Election of Officers 849 tainly doesn't seem to be making much headway as a Reminiscences of the Seed Trade— F. W. Brugger- fine art in New^port if the above information is correct. hof. Illustrated 849 The Congressional Free Seed Distribution— Alex. It is very encouraging and pleasing Forbes 852 To improve the to realize the facts as set forth by DURING RECESS ,., ( „ ^. ti • i i. xtt j • 1 • i;i + +1 Detroit Florists' Club-New York Florists' Club- ^"^"'^ °' ^"'^ President Wood m his address to the Waretown Rod and Gun Club 855 American Seed Trade Association, CUT FLOWER MARKET REPORTS concerning the prosperous conditions prevailing in the Boston, Buffalo, Columbus, Detroit, Indianapolis, o x- i New York, Philadelphia 857 seed business of America and the creditable reasons Twin Cities, Washington 865 therefor. While, as Mr. Wood remarks, the great pros- MISCELLANEOUS -x n x- ■ j; ^i i. 1, p , g^g perity and remunerative prices of the past year may be Flower Notes 845 attributed in part to short crops in some lines yet the Horticulture in Alaska 845 increased demand conseg^uent upon the high quality of Seed Trade Notes 849 q^j. gge(j product has had much to do in developing the Movements of Gardeners 854 ^^^^^^^ auspicious conditions. Mr. Wood's advice to his Business Changes 85o ^, ,, ^^ ^ , ^ ^, . .,, Newport Trade Notes 859 fallow seedsmen and growers to do everything possible News Notes 864 for the improvement of stock seeds and the production Greenhouses Building or Coatemplated 865 of the largest possible percentage of high grade quality List of Patents 865 j^ ^^ sound and patriotic lines. As "the first source of ' The president of the Ameri^ "" '''■^^^^'" ^"""^ ^^^^^^ ^'"^ indispensable and the ques- ^ ., ^ , rr, -, . ... , tion of the cost of their production is of secondarv con- An opportunity Seed Irade Association IS author- . -, , . 1 -.i , ■ 1 ,-. Ti. • ' j. 1. sideration as compared with high quality, it is to be for the young man ity for tho assertion that the seed i,^^^^ ^i^^t the campaign to this end may be prosecuted business holds out inducements on lines of harmonious co-operation between the second to none for the young man choosing a life avoca- national government and the seed trade. rfune 29, 1907 HORTICULTURE 845 WHOLESOME CHESTNUTS. Peaches and nectarines are nincli prized. Large fruit of both these are much more satisfactory than small fruit. Thinning at one or more stages of their growth has a good deal to do v/itb obtaining large peaches or nec- tarines. Moisture and the proper dis- position of the young wood at this time of the year have also not a little to do with the same ultimate result. When trees require wate.- they should have it in abundant quantity; diibbling is simply an inducement tor failure; and when trees are fiuiting heavily an occasional aiiplication of animal manure or guano water before each regular watering will aid them greatly. Syringing should be done persistently; the surfaces should be kept open and the soil sweet and mellow. Stop the shoots regularly and tie in carefully, avoiding the shading of the fruit as mucli as possible. There ought to be just enough young wood left to fur- nish the trees without crowding. One well placed young shoot from the bot- tom part of the present fruit-bearing shoots will generally be enough, but where the fiuit bearing wood is very long, as may be in the case of young, vigorous trees, another shoot halfway between (he b(jttom bud and the top of the shoot may be left. Greenhouses on inivate places should always be kept in such a condition that it would be a pleasure to walk through them, so neat, clean and tidy should everything be, and further- more, there should even in midsum- mer be something of interest in every house on the place. Do not get the notion in your head that wonderful artificial centre pieces are preferable to loosely and tastefully arranged flowers without iron and timber ac- companiments. PERSONAL. H. G. Humphrey has taken a posi- tion with C. A. Rieman, Connersville, lud. E. W. Hampton of Springville, N. Y., was married on June 15 to Miss Lottie Churchill. Ferdinand Beyer of Detroit and Miss Maud M. Warner of Wayne were married on June 12. Visitors in Boston: Winfried Rol- ker, New York City; Mr. and Mrs. Jos. Heacock, Wyncote, Pa. Mr. and Mrs. John Hanft of New York City started on June 13 for a three months' tour of the continent. The wedding of Oglesby Paul of Philadelphia, and Miss Laura Little Wilson, took place at Trinity Church, Boston, on June 22. J. E. Simpson, whose contributions on Rose Growing Under Glass to HOR- TICULTURE are proving so interest- ing, is now located at Clifton, N. J., with his uncle, Robert Simpson. Col. W. W. Castle of Boston is in Cleveland this week attending the in- terment of his mother who died last winter and his sister Mrs. Rhoades whose death occurred three weeks later. A BEAUTIFUL WAYSIDE FLOWER (RANUNCULUS AQUATILIS.) The accompanying illustration, I venture to think, has a double interest. It shows a wayside pond simply smothered with the flowers of the water crowfoot, — a mass of white, and it also shows a remarkably fine specimen of clipped yew. It is not often that one sees such a fine ex- ample of the latter by the wayside; it is more than 100 years old, and, apparently, is growing in a hard gravel road. Doubtless ho.wever its roots have found the cool moist soil by the adjoining pond and this ac- counts for its excellent state of health in a most unlikely position. The water ranunculus makes a de- lightful display when is it as rampant as shown in the picture and it would be quite a good plant for the water garden were it not for the fact that when established it spreads so rapidly as to become a nuisance. However it might well be used to cover the sur- face of a pond or pool in the wilder part of the garden, where the desired effect is obtained when nature's de- signs are as closely followed as cir- cumstances will allow. This ranun- culus is a quaint and interesting plant. It grows wild in ponds, streams and ditches throughout all temperate re- gions and is abundant in Britain. It has an extraordinary habit of adapt- ing itself to circumstances. There are two distinct sets of leaves: those that float on the surface are the ordinary rounded, lobed leaves characteristic of ranunculi while the lower leaves, in fact all those that are submerged are divided into many very fine segments, and are exactly like skeleton leaves, offering no resistance to the water. This ranunculus flowers throughout a long season. H. H. THOMAS. FLOWER NOTES. A beautiful combination in color and form is brought out by the use of branches of the red leaved Japan maple with cut blooms of the light pink peonies. Peony blooms sometimes wilt badly after having been cut and are revived with diflSculty. This can be avoided by plunging the stems deep in cold water directly after cutting instead of carrying them around and waiting un- til a quantity has been gathered. The custom of scattering flowers over the table cloth at banquets, etc., is often abused by the use of material which wilts quickly when out of wa- ter. Many dining tables for this reason present a very unattractive and slovenly appearance before the affair is half ove;'. THE GLORIOUS FOURTH. Correspondents and advertisers please take notice that as July 4 falls on Thursday our regular publication day, HORTICULTURE will go to press one day earlier next week. Send copy to reach us in time, accordinglj'. HORTICULTURE IN ALASKA. J. G. Johnston, of Bear Lake, near Seward, Alaska, is a bona fide farmer who is makin.g a success. He took up a homestead two years ago and is now comfortably settled. He will soon have sixty acres under plow and in pasture. He reports that his radishes, lettuce, carrots, beets, rhubarb and potatoes did as well as those he had grown on Paget Sound. Strawberries did veiy well as did the blackberries, currants, gooseberries, and raspberries did nicely. Mr. Johnston finds that rose bushes, lilacs and English ivy grow well. He is also having con- siderable success with poultry. Experiments are being made to de- velop varieties of strawberries and raspbernes adapted to the Alaskan climate by cross fertili-iing cultivated varieties with wild native species. The work is new and there has not yet been time enou.gh to produce re- sults. The Houghton Horticultural Society, Lynn, Mass., will hold a flower show on June 29. 846 HORTICULTURE June 29, 1907 NEWS OF THE CLUBS AND SOCIETIES MASSACHUSETTS HORTICULTUR- AL SOCIETY. peony Exhibition. Peonies had their innings at Horti- cultural Hall, Boston, on June 22 and 23, but the date was Just a day or two too early for a show of any great mag- nitude and the general displays of other hardy herbaceous material quite overshadowed the peonies. Fine peony collections of greater or less extent were contributed by Mrs. Jack Gard- ner, Blue Hill Nurseries, William Whitman, E. L. Lewis, R. and J. Far- quhar & Co., J. L. Blanchard, Mrs. E. M. Gill, George Hollis and E. J. Shay- lor. George Hollis was strong on sin- gles and Mr. Shaylor's display com- prised a very interesting collection of named sorts. The tables of hardy per- ennial flowers were resplendent with irises, oriental poppies, dianthuses, pyrethrums and such early summer border bloomers contributed by Blue Hill Nurseries, P. J. Rea, R. & J. Farquhar & Co., John R. Clarke & Co., and others. As usual the display by Blue Hill Nurseries had double value from its elaborate labeling, the botan- ical name, common name, native home, height, etc., being given on a neat card ■with every variety shown. The pyreth- rums from William Whitman were elegant. J. R. Clarke made the first display of sweet Williams for the sea- son, and W. Heustis made an excellent showing of Scotch roses. Peirce Bros, staged a seedling tomato of good prom- ise. Wm. Nicholson showed two vases of Lady Leonora Bramwell. TARRYTOWN HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY. The annual June show of this society was held on June 18. Roses and strawberries which are generally the principal feature at this time were very scarce. Cut flowers, ferns, shrubs and perennials were numerous and of excellent quality, while the vegetable exhibits surpassed those of any pre- "Vious June exhibition. The F. R. JPierson Co. had a fine display of plani^s and cut flowers, notable among the latter being a collection of peonies. This was awarded a certificate o£ merit. Scott Bros, showed an assort- ment of hybrid rhododendrons in pots. -Prizes were awarded to George Wit- linger, gardener to Miss Potter, for sweet peas; W. H. Waite, gardener to Samuel TJntermeyer, for shrubs; Wm. Grierson, for perennials; George Middleton, for strawberries; Howard Nichols, gardener to Mrs. J. B. Trevor, and John Elliott tor vegetables. .Special prizes were awarded for peren- nials to J. W. Smith, W. H. Waite, F. Gibson; for roses to John Wood- cock; for greenhouse fruits to George Middleton, George Wittlinger, D. Mc- Farlane; for grapes and table of decor- ative plants to Robert Angus. On account of the late season for roses the judges did not award the J. H. Ti'oy cup for out-door roses. Notwithstanding the fact that the door receipts were donated to the new hospital fund the attendance w;is very slim. CHRYSANTHEMUM SOCIETY OF AMERICA. The executive committee for the annual exhibition of the C. S. A. to be held in the American Institute, New York City-, on November 6, 7 and 8, consisting of A. Herrington, C. H. Totty and W. Duckham, met at the Institute on Wednesday, June 12, with A. Herrington as chairman, and final arrangements were completed. Dr. Hexamer informed the com- mittee that all efforts to secure larger accommodations had proved unsuc- cessful, consequently it was decided to make it exclusively a chrysanthemum show, thereby securing room for the exhibits in the hall of the Institute, The president, A. J. Loveless, pre- sented a premium list which includes four silver cups, gold, silver and bronze medals and many good cash prizes, and many valuable prizes are offered by the Institute, which should biing spirited competition and insure a good show. It was found necessaiy to make some slight changes in the schedule as previously published in order to avoid a duplication of classes and also to make it possible for every grower of chrysanthemums to par- ticipate in the competition. The ex- hibition promises to be the largest m the history of the society, and every- thing points to a successful meeting. The schedule is now in the hands of the printer and will be mailed to members in due course. All interested exhibitors can obtain them by apply- ing to the secretary. SPECIAL FREMILiM LIST. Class A — C. S. A. silver cup, 10 blooms any varietv, long stems. Class B— The F. R. Pieraon Co. sliver cup, 10 blooms each white, yellow, pink, loug stems. Clas.s C — Special silver cup, 12 blooms Miss Clay Frick, long stems. Class D — J. C. Vaughan silver cup, speei- meu bush plant, any variety. Open to pri- vate gardeners only. Class E— W. Wells & Co. gold, silver and bronze medals, 6 blooms Miss Miriam Hank- ey, long stems. Class F— E. G. Hill, 1st, $10; 2nd, $5, 12 blooms Pres. Loubet; $10 for 10 blooms Mme. Armand Detroyat. Class G— Henry A. Dreer, 1st, $10; 2nd, $5; 24 blooms, 6 varieties, 4 blooms in a vase, 24 inch stems. Class H— Stumpp & Walter Co. $10; three blooms Morton F. Plant, 24 inch stems. Class I— J. M. Thorburu & Co. $10; 12 blooms, 4 varieties, three blooms in a vase, 24 inch stems. Open to private gardeners only. Class K— A. T. Boddingtou. 1st, $10; 2nd. .$.5: 10 blooms Beatrice May, long stems. Class L— Chas. H. Totty, 1st, $15; 2nd, $10; 12 blooms. 12 vari'.'ties. 12 inch stems, introductions of 1907. Class M— Xathan Smith & Son, 1st, $15; 2nd, $10, 6 blooms seedlings or sport of American origin, commercial scale. Class X — Special premium, $5 each, for largest bloom white, yellow, pink, or any other coloi". Peter Hender.son & Co. $25, to the pri- vate gardener winning the greatest number of points, to be determined as follows: Any first prize to count 10; any second prize lo count 5; any third prize to cnubt 3. DAVID ERASER. PENNSYLVANIA HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY. Peony Exhibition. A two-day exhibition of peonies and roses was held on the 20th and 21st inst. There was also a notable exhi- bition of hardy perennials, the feature of same being the collection shown by Clement Newbold, Mr. Logan, superin- tendent, which for variety and novelty was a revelation. Among the features of this display were Chrysanthemums James Kelway, a deep maroon single flower, and Evening Star, a bright yel- low, both shown here for the first time. James W. Paul and Jno. W. Pepper also had good collections of hardy per- ennials on exhibition. In peonies Henry A. Dreer took the lead with a well-grown and correctly named collec- tion of some fifty varieties. Frank Gould from Morris's showed only in a limited way this year, owing to a mis- understanding of the schedule. No Names and Wrong Names. The Andorra Nurseries showed some good flowers but this exhibit was marred by being unnamed, and as such had but little horticultural value. The Griscom and Weightman collections of peonies had the names affixed, but we regret to say same were inexcusably incorrect in many instances. Absolu- tion may be pleaded on account of the confusion in peony nomenclature but when a pink variety is labelled Pestiva maxima or a fluffy white shown as Golden Harvest it is time to put the onus where it belongs. We have named names before on this same subject and are glad to say those we named in for- mer years show a marked improve- ment. Jno. Hedland, gardener to Mrs. W. I/. Elkins took first on peonies in class 8, with a well-grown assortment. The rose show was not of much ac- count either in quality or variety. Sam- uel_ Hammond, gardener for Rudolph Ellis, showed some good sweet peas and a nice lot of lettuce. A. B. Cart- ledge. W. Graham and C. Eisele acted as judges. NORTH SHORE HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY. At the last meeting exhibits were made by Eric Wetterlow of cut blooms of gloxinias ai-ranged with maiden- hair fern: Jas. McGregor, German and Spanish iris; William Till, perennial lupins; James Scott, rhododendrons, Xauthorhiza sorbifolia and St. Brigid Anemones. At the meeting on July 5 President McGregor will speak on roses and rose culture. At the meeting of the New Haven Horticultural Society on June 18 Presi- dent Ferrier presented Robert Pryde with a set of resolutions commending the excellent services which he ren- dered the society while president. A smoker followed. CLUB AND SOCIETY NOTES. June 27 and 28 are the dates set for the rose and peony show of the Amateur Horticultural Society of Springfield, Mass. The American Civic Association will hold their annual meeting in con- junction with the National Municipal League at Providence, R. I., in the week beginning November 17. At the last meeting of the Chicago Florists' Club it was voted to accept the invitation of August Poehlmaun to hold the picnic at Morton Grove. A committee was appointed to take charge of the matter. June 29, 1907 HOKTICULTURE, 847 AMERICAN SEED TRADE ASSOCIATION The twenty-fifth anniversary meet- ing of this organization was opened at the Hotel Aster, New York City, on Tuesday, June 25, under auspicious skies and weather that would Induce germination in any seed with a spark of lite left, and the hundred or more members in attendance were in a most happy frame of mind when, at 10.30 A. M., alderman McGowan, acting mayor of the City of New York, took the platform and in a few eloquent words expressed the delight he felt at the presence in the great metropolis of such an organization as the American Seed Trade Association to celebrate its silver iubilee. He referred to the in- fluence of the seedsmen in conserving the health, wealth and prosperity of the country and hoped that the socia- bility and interchange of ideas en- couraged by this meeting might mark the opening of an era of new ideas and uninterrupted prosperity for the visitors. Chas. P. Braslan responded briefly on behalf of the Society and then President Henry W. Wood pro- ceeded to read his address as follows, which was received with appreciative applause. THE PRESIDENT'S ADDRESS. After a few prelimiuary remarks about the 25th anniversary of the formation of the American Seed Ti'ade Association, president Wood said: I wish to congratulate the seed trade upon the generally prosperous condition which seems to prevail all ovei this country. I do not believe that the seed trade as a whole has ever experienced a more prosperous season than the one we have just gone through. 1 see nothing in the future to mar the outlook for a con- tinuance of that prosperity. Our truckers, farmers and other pro- ducers are getting good prices for their products, the population of this country is increasing rapidly, and the present indications are that we are bound to have an increased demand for all products for several yeai's to come. The continued high prices on some lines of seeds have no doubt surprised dealers in these particular lines. This applies particularly in field seeds to clover seed, alfalfa, cow peas, soja beans and other similar forage crops. The high prices, while primarily due to short crops, cannot be altogether attributed to this, but are quite largely due to the increased demand which exists all over the country for these seeds. The superiority of nearly all varie- ties ot American-grown seeds is com- ing to be more generally recognized than ever before. American-grown grass and clover seeds of high quali- ties always command a premium over seeds grown elsewhere, and the fact that European growers who grow vegetable seeds in large quantities secure American-grown seeds for their seed stocks proves conclusively the superior quality of seeds produced in this country. In view of the fact that the question of the revision of the tariff is likely to be a very live issue in American poli- tics in the near future, I would sug- gest that the Committee on Customs and Tariff give this question their most serious consideration, so that, in case the question is brought up in Congress, they can be prepared to make intelligent recommendations as to what seeds should be free and what seeds should be dutiable, for the guid- ance of Congress in any revision of the tariff that may be proposed. Seeds that can be procured to advantage in this country, whether garden or farm seeds, should receive some measure o:" protection against the cheap European labor used in the production of seeds on the Continent, and seeds which cannot be grown to advantage in this country should come in duty-free, so as to avoid, as far as possible, putting any imnecessary tax upon the seeds- men, farmers and gardeners here. Efforts should also be made, in case the question does come up, to have specific duties of so much per pound or per 100 lbs. put on, instead of the ad valorem duties, as under the pres- ent laws, which, owing to differences in valuations, have caused so much trouble to the seedsmen. I am not by any means an advocate of cheap seeds. I am always an ad- vocate of seeds of superior quality, and anything that we can do to in- crease and encourage the production and dissemination of superior quality seeds, should receive the most careful consideration of the seed trade. I think it is a well-recognized fact, that the prices at which a great many vegetable seeds are sold at the present time are too low, and that there should be material advances in a great many lines, in order to avoid the deteriora- tion in quality which is bound to re- sult from low prices and too much competition from the producer's stand- point. The aim of every one engaged in the seed trade should be for im- provement in quality of product. The price of seeds cuts a very small figure when you consider the crops produced therefrom, and that farmers and gar- deners are willing to pay good prices for iirst-class seeds is unquestioned. Another point that cannot be too strongly impressed upon seedsmen — • particularly those handling vegetable and flower seeds — is the improvement of stocks, and the attention that should be paid to the production of superior and high-grade stock seeds from which their main crops are to be grown. This is a most important matter, and seedsmen should always be willing to pay well for the production of high- grade stock seeds. The true sphere of the seedsmen's trial and seed farms should be in the producing of superior stock seeds to furnish growers, from which to grow the main supplies of seeds handled by the seedsmen. Another matter, which should receive the most earnest attention of the deal- ers in field seeds, is in regard to a system of selling seeds according to the percentages of germination and purity. A great many of the whole- sale dealers in field seeds, grass. clovers, millets, etc., at the present time do not make any particular analysis for impurities or adultera- tion, nor test for germination the seeds which they sell, but buy and sell simply on a commercial basis, from the appearance of the quality of the seeds only. 1 am a fiim believer in the fact that we ought to have as little legislation for the regulation of the seed business as is consistent with the protection of the interests of both the seedsmen and the farmers and gardeners. The less of legislation we have, the better, and the best way to avoid legislation is for the seedsmen to do business on sound business prin- ciples; and the selling of grass, clover and field seeds on a basis of the actual percentages of germination and purity is a step forward which would be of great benefit to the seed trade all over this country. There have been several bills in- troduced in the various legislatures during the past year, for tlie regulation of the seed business, and particularly stringent bills were introduced in Iowa and North Dakota, and there was also a bill introduced in the National Con- gress at Washington, which would have worked a serious hardship on the seed trade if it had been passed in the shape proposed. In view of this agitation, I would recommend that the Committee on Seed Legislation take under consideration very seriously the qusstiou of whether it is desirable or not to draft some bill covering the question of the sales of seed, which could be submitted as a satisfactory bill in case any legislation of this kind is taken up in the future either by the state legislatures or by the Con- gress of the United States. The most vexed question that the association had to deal with at the Toledo Convention was the question of the system or methods used by the United States Department of Agi-icul- tiu-e in making reports on merchants who were found selling seeds which the Department claimed contained adulteration; the report in a great many instances doing manifest injust- ice to reputable seedsmen. Immedi- ately upon my return from that con- vention, and before making the ap- pointments of the different commit- tees, I addressed a letter to Prof. Pieters, who was then in charge of that matter, protesting against any further reports being made under the prevailing methods used by the De- partment of Agriculture. I also sug- gested at that time a meeting be- tween representative seedsmen and the Department officials, in order to arrive at some satisfactory conclusions in regard to the matter. I am glad to say that the effect of my let- ter was to bring about a conference of the special committee on Seed Adulteration, members of the Execu- tive Committee and other representa- tive seedsmen, with the Department officials, and further reports in regard to this matter were held up, pending that meeting. The results of the meet- ing were very satisfactory, the details of which you will have in a report from t)ie Chairman of the Adulteration Committee, Mr. Albert McCulloagh. I think it would be very desirable for the Coiumittee on Experiment Sta- tions to take up the question of hav- ing a Seed Control Station established at each of the State Experiment Sta- tions throughout this country, where seeds could be tested both for the ' seedsmen and for the farmer. I am sure that any efforts on this line would meet with the hearty approval 848 HORTICULTURE, June 29, 1907 and support ot the United States De- partment of Agriculture, and it would unquestionably be of great benefit to the seed trade throughout this country. I would also recommend that steps be taken by the Committee on Weights and Measures, to secure a uniform system oi selling grass and clover seeds by the pound and hundred pounds, "instead of by the bushel, as prevails in some of the leading mar- kets of this country. In regard to Posta.l Laws; the method of accepting and mailing cata- logs in bulk, which was put in force last year, gives the seedsmen some relief where large quantities of cata- logs are mailed. Further attempts should, however, be made to bring about a reduction of postage on printed matter, or at least on seed catalogs, to a rate of four cents per pound instead of eight cents per pound as at present; and if this matter is vigorously pressed before the pres- ent Congressional Committee on Re- vision of Postal Laws, I think it would meet with success. An important matter which was actively considered at the Toledo con- vention was the question of the gov- ernmental appropriation for the pur- chase and distribution of common varieties of garden seeds. The cam- paign was most actively and en- ergetically handled by the committee representing the seed trade at large, consisting of Mr. Alexander Forbes, Mr. W. Atlec Burpee and Mr. Williaju Henry Maule. I am sorry to say, how- ever, that further than securing an amendment to the original act the matter fell short of the success which we desired. Mr. Forbes, the Chairman of the Seed Trade ComniiUee, will give you some very interesting information in regard ti' this matter, in his ad- dress on The Congressional Free Seed Distribution, and Mr. C. F. Wood, chairman of the Seed Trade Associa- tion committee will also make a re- port as to the workings of his commit- tee in assisting the general committee in the campaign. I do not think it advisable to recom- mend that a fight be continued on the same lines against the free seed dis- tribution as for the past two years: but that a special committee be ap- pointed, who shall act as occasion may offer, in opposition to an abuse that is detrimental to the interests of the seed trade and opposed to the policy of good government. This committee should also appear and make a proper representation of the matter before the House ot Representatives Commit- tee on Agriculture and the Senate Committee on Agriculture at the time at which they consider the bill for the usual appropriation for next year. In regard to transportation matters; active steps should be taken to secure better classifications ot existing freight rates upon various seeds. I am con- vinced that the existing classifications of certain seeds are entirely too high, and that if proper representations are made in regard thereto, it will result in certain seeds being placed in lower classifications, thus enabling dealers to ship at lower freight rates. The question of delays in freights is also a very serious one to seedsmen, especi- ally when shipping to distant points, and I would recommend that this as- sociation join one of the national freight-service associations for the securing of legislation to modify the abuses existing in this connection. In regard to Registration Bureau work, a special committee for which was appointed to co-operate with the Department of Agiiculture the past year: I was appointed chairman of that committee at the Toledo conven- tion, but upon being elected to the presidency, requested Mr. W. Atlee Burpee to act in that capacity. Owing « to press of business, Mr. Burpee ad- vised me that he would be unable to assume the duties of the position; but after correspondence with the Depart- ment of Agriculture, I found it was impracticable to do anything in re- gard to this work this year, so did not make any further move in this direc- tion. The question is a very impor- tant one, and if the Department of Agriculture is likely or willing to take up the work outlined at the Toledo convention, a committee should be ap- pointed from the Seed Ti-ade Asso- ciation to co-operate with them in that direction. I would strongly recommend that a special committee be appointed to have charge of the revision and get- ting up of an improved telegraph and cable code for the use of the seed trade at large. The present code, got- ten up in 1895, has proved to be of very great benefit to the trade, but it needs revision and enlarging, and I feel that the proceeds from the sale of the code will meet the cost of un- dertaking this work. Even should this not be the case, however, the Seed Trade Association could not make any better appropriation of a limited amount than to secure a re- vised and improved code. In conclusion, I would say that I am more than ever impressed with the future of the seed trade in this country, and that the seed trade is practically only developed in a very small degree, compared to the im- portance it is likely to reach in the future. With the increase of popula- tion, the improved methods of farm- ing and gardening, and the increased prosperity of our agriculturists as a whole, the demand for seeds is bound to increase to a very great extent in yeais to come, and the seedsman who develops or plans his business with a view to taking care of this growth and development will reap the benefit. I do not know of any business that ofi'ers the same incentive to study and improvement, or that offers more profitable returns for the time and at- tention given to it, than the seed busi- ness. It is certainly a business that is calculated to develop those who fol- low the occupation, to the fullest ex- tent. The more we know of the seed business, the more we find is to be learned, and the possibilities tor de- velopment are practically unlimited. Our young men cannot choose any better business, nor a business that offers more possibilities for the future, than the seed business of to-day; and there is no business that tends to bring out more the better qualities of those engaged in it. Tiavel where you may, you can always find matters to interest and benefit you in the seed business, and there is nothing that broadens and develops and gives more interest to travel, than the fact that business and pleasure can be combined at the same time. I wish to thank the members of the Seed Trade Association for the hearty support and co-operation which they have given me in the work undertaken for the benefit of the seed trade during the past year, and to pledge my best efforts for the future towards the de- velopment and the best interests of anything that may be proposed in a practical way for the advancement of the general interests of the seed trade. The Secretary-Treasurer's Report. The secretary-treasurer report pre- sented by C. E. Kendel of Cleveland showed balance and receipts of $1,547.34 and expenditures $927.80, leaving a balance of $619.54 with an outstanding bill for badges which would reduce same to $544.54. The association then went into executive session. Business was resumed at 3 P. M. and the program consisted of papers by F. W. Bruggerhof on "Reminis- cences of the Seed Trade," Dr. B. T. Galloway on ''What the Department of Agriculture is Doing for the Seed Trade," and S. P. Willard on the "History of the American Seed Trade Association." An invitation to spend the evening at the Roof Garden of the Hotel Astor was enthusiastiaclly ac- cepted. SECOND DAY SESSION. The second day's sessions opened at 10.30 A. M. on Wednesday. Committee reports were in order. The member- ship committee reported favorably on five applications and all were duly elected. The report of Messrs. McCul- lough and Burpee as delegates to the National Board of Trade meeting at Washington last winter was given at length, and indicated that the deliber- ations of that body are of much value and weight. Mr. Stokes reported for the committee on customs and tariff, and Chas. N. Page made an important and very interesting report for the postal laws committee, which brought out an animated discussion. S. F. Wil- lard reported for the committee on seed legislation and Mr. Ross for the committee on Experimental Stations. His remarks on seed adulteration tests were very interesting and convincing, and he was followed on similar lines by Mr. Briggs of Toronto on the sit- uation in Canada, both being received with appreciative applause by the meeting. The committee on obituary notices through its chairman, Mr. Green, presented resolutions on the death of Messrs. Otto Schwill of Mem- phis, Tenn., and H. R. Bassler of Wa- terloo. Wis. S. F. Willard reported for the committee on disclaimer. The committee on the recommenda- tions in the president's address then took the floor in the person of its chairman, G. B. McVay, and reported favorably on several of the recommen- dations therein made. On the proposi- tion for a revision of the American Seed Trade Code a spirited discussion was precipitated, and it was finally de- cided to present a revised code for the approval of the executive committee. A request to the committee on Experi- ment Stations was adopted after de- bate to work for the establishment ot seed laboratories at the various State experiment stations to supplement the June 29, 1907 HORTICULTURE 849 work now being done at the laboratory in Washington. The next thing on the program was the paper by J. Horace McFarland on the Twentieth Century Seed Catalogue. Mr. McFarland was at his Viest, and his paper, replete with wise criticism and timely advice, was easily one of the best efforts ever made before any horticultural organization in this country. It was illustrated by stere- opticcn pictures and should have been heard and seen by every seed or nur- sery house issuing a catalogue. We hope to present the lecture in full in next week's issue. Watch for it. Ad.iournment was had until " P. M., but it was 3.30 when the meeting was called to order and Alex. Forbes took the stand and read his paper on the Free Seed Distribution, which appears in another column of this paper. Sec- retary Kendel next reported as a dele- gate to the National Council of Horti- culture, and after discussion the sum of $200 was appropriated for the pur- pose of conserving the interests of the seed trade in the published matter sent out by this organization. W. P. Stokes then opened up the question as to whether it is advisable to offer dis- counts from catalogue prices. The consensus of opinion seemed to be in opposition to a continuance of this practice. The association then went into executive session. THE BANQUET. The- banquet given at the Hotel As- tor in honor of the twenty-fifth anni- versary of the birth of the American Seed Trade Association on Wednesday evening, June 20, was a glorious and memorable occasion. One hundred and seventy-five ladies and gentlemen sat at the tables and en.loyed a regal feast while an orchestra discoursed sweet music. Patrick O'Mara, the ideal toastmastei', always witty, im- pressive and altogether Inimitable, presided and called upon the various victims with such persuasive elo- quence and amusing anecdotes that all took their medicine with a smile. The first speaker was President Wood of the American Seed Trade As- sociation, who received a well-merited ovation accompanied by the strains of "Dixie Land." His speech was opti- mistic and promising for the future prosperity of the seed trade. Capt. Landreth spoke next as a pioneer in the seed trade, and was followed by C. L. Allen, the Nestor of the seed business. W. G. Johnson, of the American Ag- riculturist, made the speech of the evening, and told many amusing sto- ries illustrating the growth and devel- opment of American Horticulture. President Wm. J. Stewart, of the So- ciety of American Florists, was next called upon to respond for that socie- ty. He urged the need of education in horticulture and extended to the Seed Trade Association the best wishes of the S. A F. and congratulations on the youthful vigor and enterprising pol- icy which had characterized this mem- orable meeting. Albert McCuUough was the next speaker and held his au- dience spellbound. Chas. P. Braslan told of the great development of the Pacific coast country in agriculture, and intimated that an invitation for the Association to hold next year's meeting at San Jose would be extend- ed. Mr. Briggs of Toronto responded to a very complimentary ovation to Canada and made an instructive ad- dress on Canadian agricultural condi- tions. W. P. Stokes of Philadelphia testified that, although an ex-presi- dent of the Association, he still felt youn.g and eager to work in the ranks, and in conclusion called tor a standing toast to Wm. Meggatt, an old-time member of the Association, which was responded to with hearty enthusiasm. C. N. Page of Des Moines was the next victim of the toastmaster's wit and flattery, who responded appropri- ately. S. F. Willard was next enjoined to speak for the Nutmeg State, which he did in most acceptable style, adding a pleasant word for his friend and nei.ghbor, Wm. Meggatt. J. Austin Shaw, for the horticultural press, was the next speaker and he was very hap- py in his allusions to the work and inspiration of the Association and the friendship of the horticultural press for the seed trade. Toasts to the la- dies and the committee, the toastmas- ter, the Blarney stone and Henry Nungesser followed in rapid succes- sion, Mr. Wood of Louisville respond- ing, for the latter and expressing re- gret over his inability to do justice to the subject. Mr, Groot of Holland be- ing called upon, took occasion to ex- press his gratitude for his kindly re- ception by the American trade. ELECTION OF OFFICERS. On Thursday forenoon the visitors enjoyed an auto excursion and on their return the meeting was called to order at noon, the principal busi- ness being .the election of officers which resulted as follows: President, George S. Green, of the Illinois Seed Co., Chicago; 1st vice- president. M. H. Duryea, of Henry Nungesser & Co., New York; 2nd vice- presfdent, F. W. Bolgiano, Baltimore; secretary-treasurer, C. E. Kendel, re- elected. Executive committee: H. W. Wood, Charles S. Burge, Leonard H. Vaugh- an, Chas. N. Page and Watson Wood- ruff. Membership committee: Albert Mc- CuUough, S. F. Willard and F. W. Jones. For the next meeting place Califor- nia had sixteen votes and Detroit twelve, and decision accordingly will be referred to the executive commit- tee. After the balloting adjonrnment was made to the reception room, where Walter P. Stokes, on behalf of the as- sociation, presented with appropriate remarks a fine binocular field glass to retiring President Wood. Mr. Wood responded, thanking the members for their support during his pleasant term of ofllce and expressing grateful appreciation for the testimonial. SEED TRADE NOTES. The Venable Seed Co., Owensboro, Ky., has been petitioned into bank- ruptcy. Among the San Franclscoans re- suming business since the earthquake is Thomas Meherin who will shortly open near his old location. A. F. Purcell of the Clipper Seed Cleaner, Saginaw, Mich., made the en- tire trip to the Seed Trade Convention in New York in an automobile. J. Chas. McCullough, wife and daughter, who have been attending the Seed Trade Convention In New York sailed for Europe on the 27th. on the Deutschland. REMINISCENCES OF THE SEED TRADE. (lU'.id before tlie American Seed Trade As- sociation by F. W. Bruggerliof.) An Extraordinary Advertisement. 1 cannot let pass an opportunity like the present when I am called upon to relate the reminiscences of sixty years in the seed trade, to first call your attention to part of an ex- traordinary advertisement which was copied from the New York Commer- cial Advertiser by the Boston Courier in 1845. It shows clearly that the reminiscences of that advertiser, Grant Thorburn, are much more curious and interesting than mine since they date back to 1799 at a time when he was practically the only seller of seeds in this city. His advertisement goes on to say that he started with three pots of geraniums, a monthly rose and fifteen dollars' worth of seeds, and he makes the further statement that the seeds grew until they filled the whole continent; the rose blos- somed until it spread into a tree and the little birds formed their nests under its branches. It was then, before my time that a host of pretenders came boasting into F. W. BltUGGERHOF this country and among them was William Cobbett who arrived with an idea that all Republics were humbugs and so offensive did he become to good Americans that he was obliged to flee to England, whence he returned as a Radical Democrat to open a seed store at 62 Fulton street, this city where he sold ruta baga at $1.00 per pound and black pigs at $10.00 each. My first experience in the seed trade as you know dated from 1847 at which time ruta baga seed, accord- ing to a catalogue of that date, did not sell at $1.00 per pound but rather at 12 l-2c. an ounce, at which price some sixteen varieties of turnips were quoted. The item of black pigs does not appear on our lists and I am sure they were not considered seeds in those days. In that year, 1847, and for several years thereafter the seed trade in respect to flower and garden seeds was in very insignificant pro- poi-tions through all of this country, and my records show that the actual seedsmen did not exceed in number fifteen or sixteen, and these were all of very modest pretentions and scat- tered between the cities of New York, Philadelphia, Baltimore, Rochester, Boston, Cincinnati, New Orleans and 850 HORTICULTURE. June 29, L907 St. Louis. Many garden seeds were grown, however, in Welhersfield, Conn., as well as in Lebanon, N. Y., and vicinity — these latter by the Shakers. In the small towns garden seeds were sold principally by drug- gists, hardware merchants and groc- ers. Probably many of you are of the opinion that in those bygone days the varieties of different classes of seeds were small but such really is not the case and you will be surprised to find that in the catalogue of Grant Thorburn, 1S22. there are quoted some nine varieties of snap beans, and among them you will see Six Weeks, White Kidney and Refugee. Pole beans also appear in some six varie- ties such as Dutch Case Knife, Red Cranberry, Scarlet Runner, Large Lima, etc. Among the cabbages I und there were twenty varieties, such well known favorites as Early York, Early Sugar Loaf and Globe Savoy appear- ing. In 1847 the catalogues were increas- ing in size and varieties of vegetables in proportion. This catalogue of 18-17 shows a corn list of seven varieties some of which are very well known at the present day, like the Early Golden Canada, Early Burlington, Early Tuscarora, Early Dutton, etc. in 1864 other varieties are added to this corn list, like Early Dwarf, Darl- ings, Eight Rowed. Asylum and Stowell's Evergreen, Sugar, etc. Even in 1847 the list of peas w.as quite an extensive one there being at least thirty sorts catalogued but of these only two sorts were wrinkled. These were the Tall and Dwarf Knights, and British Queen and the next year brought us that famous old pea the Champion of England. In 1SG4 a dozen more wrinkled sorts were added and among them was the Advancer. Up to a period beginning about with our civil war nearly all garden peas were imported from England and they were indeed beautiful samples. Up to 1850 and for some years thereafter, all such imported seeds came by sailing vessel; peas and other articles in five bushels casks costing a guinea apiece. Later on, however, they were shipped in very heavy double sacks which were returned to the old country and used over again for several seasons. Our catalogue of 1864 contained a long list of most of the leading vege- tables of to-day and what strikes me as being very peculiar is, and it may be something equally curious to you gentlemen, that the prices of those days averaged about the same as the prices of the present day and the only marked exception to these prices was that of the Advancer pea which had only been recently introduced as a very fine wrinkled sort and it was quoted at $1.00 a. quart, while all the other varieties were listed at from 20 to 60c. a quart. The high retail price for seeds be- gan in 1867 and continued for some ten or eleven years during which period the ruling price for Valentine, Mohawk and Refugee beans was $10.00 per bushel. Beets were then quoted at from $1.00 to $2.00 per pound: cab- bage from $2.50 to $8.00 a pound: leek from $4.00 to $7.00 a pound; lettuce from $3.00 to $5.00; onions from $3.00 to $0.00; peas (the common sorts) $10.00 per bushel; Little Gem $28.00 per bushel riud $1.00 a quart; Y'ork- shire Hero $18.00 per bushel; Cham- pion of England $10.00 per bushel; peppeis from $5.00 to $7.00 a pound; radish from $1.00 to $1.50 a pound; turnips from $1.00 to $2.00 a pound. In 1S69 all onions were quoted at $6.00 per pound. It was in 1870 that tlie Egyptian beet was a novelty and its seed sold at 50c. an ounce. In 1873 I found Conover's Colossal asparagus listed at 50c. per ounce; Trophy tomato $10.00 a pound, while the other varieties of tomato were quoted at from $3.00 to $4.00 per pound. Queen onions I find listed at $10.00 per pound, and even up to a period as late as 1875 Carter's Premium Gem peas were quoted at $1.50 a quart; the Blue Peter variety at $1.25 a quart. The Beauty of Hebron potato was first offered for sale in 1878 according to Thorburn's catalogue of that date. This parity of prices applied only to seeds and certainly not to the Hol- land bulbs, for I have before me now lexj TIC HANGING BASKETS Doz. 100 10 in. Bowl$l 10 $11 12 " " 1.25 13 U •' " 1.50 16 W. Elliott & Sons ^^X-^ 201 Fulton St, N. Y. Witloef was listed — so many years ago — yet it seems scarcely known by anybody even at the present date, though quite large quantities of it are imported weekly from France and we all know how easily it may be r. />^ »n»,#oti., ^:^^2^- /a<^i^ , ISO.;' Mr. /W'^'^^ J Bought of Grant Thorburn, SEEUSMAN'AJtt) FLORIST, No. 20. NASSAU-ST, yf^£,£.^^t^-c^ a small iiivdiic daied Lsm; reiidereil by our house, a photographic copy of which has been preserved, showing hyacinths charged at 3s. 6d. sterling each and tulips at 2s. sterling each. It is also interesting to note that at the date of the invoice mentioned English money was the only currency used here. It seems curious too, that in our catalogue of that date the Brussel culiivau'il 111 nur own gardens either for salads or for cooking. Considering the many voluminoas and many beautiful catalogues issued by our seed houses to-day, our modest pretensions of some sixtj' years ago seem plain and even in- significant. The increase in the size of the present catalogues comprising as they do so many novelties and new ZIRNCIEBEL'S GIANT PANSIES Fresh Crop Now Ready Famed for a quarter of a century and when you buy them you get the best In exist =» ence. I am continuing the pansy business on exactly the '^ame standard as carried on by my father, the late Denvs Zikn'giebei.. None genuine «nless sold by me. AUGUSTUS ZIRNGIEBEL, Needham, Mass. GIANT MARKET. "The Variety for the Million." Trade packet, 2000 seeds, $1.00. QIANT FANCV. The Ne Plus UI-TRA in Pansies. Trade packet, 1000 seeds, $1.00. June 29, 1907 HORTICULTURE 851 and beautiful things goes to show how our education and tastes in such matters are Increasing from day to day and how of all the luxuries and industries, that of the cultivation of flowers and vegetables is the most innocent. It is productive not only of many gratifications but of many ad- vantages also of a permanent char- acter. The care of a garden is like- wise a recreation and conduces materi- ally to health, promotes civilization and softens the manners and tempers of men. In their growth from the tender shoots which rise from the earth through all the changes which they undergo to the period of their utmost perfection, man beholds the wonderful works of creative power. He views the bud as it swells and looks into the expanded blossom, de- lights in its rich tints and fragi-ant smell, but above all he feels a charm in contemplating the movements and regulations before which till the com- bined ingenuity of man dwindles into nothingness. Chas. H. Vick of Rochester states that his firm will plant sufficient of Vick's Branching Aster, white, to pro- duce 200 pounds of seed. As there are seven colors in this popular florists' aster some idea is afforded of the enormous demand for the seed. ^^ALL GIANTS mfxi"nroir PANSY SEED " BODDINGTON'S CHALLENGE " mixture contains all the finest tiiaiit strains — ot the leading Pansy Specialists in the world-the and 3000 pips each, at $12.00 per 1000. Advance Orders now being boolced for BERMUDA EASTER LILIESand ROMAN HYACINTHS. SEND FOR PRICES J. M.THORBURN & CO. 33 Barclay St., through te 38 Park Placi NEW YORK Everything of the Highest Grade Grey's Highest Grade of Tested Seeds= Send for Catalogue THOMAS J. GREY CO. 32 & 33 So. Market St., BOSTON BRIDGEMAN'S SEEO WAREHOUSE RICKARDS BROS. Props. 37 East 19th St., NEW YORK CITY C AULIFLOWERS A B B A G E HJALMAR HARTMANN & CO^ 12 Stormgade, COPENHAGEN, DENMARK. 852 HORTICULTURE June 29, 1907 NEPHROLEPIS Piersoni Erleg'antissima Ttie Tarrytown Fern A good stock in all sizes on hand at all times. A splendid seller and money-maker. Large specimen plants, ready for immediate sale : 6-inch at 75c and $J.OO each; 8-inch at $J.50 and $2.00 each; J 0-inch at $3.00 each; 12-inch at $5.00 each; 14-inch at $7.50 each; 16-inch at $10.00 each. Also fine young stock for growing on, 2>+-inch at $8.00 per hundred. F. R. PIERSON CO., Tarrytown-on-Hudson, N. Y. THE CONGRESSIONAL FREE SEED DISTRIBUTION. Paper read before American Seed Trado Association by Alex. Forbes. What is known as the Congressional Free Seed Distribution is a rare old plant which first saw the light of day in 1839. It was a modest little speci- men when first Introduced. Congress at that time appropriated $1,000 for the purchase of new, rare and valu- able seeds, etc., to be distributed throughout the United States, for the purpose of Increasing the output of agriculture. There was no Depart- ment of Agriculture in those days, so the fund was placed in the hands of the Commissioner of Patents, and as far as can be learned, the distribution was conducted wisely and in accord- ance with the intent of the framers of the measure. Dr. Galloway, Chief of the Bureau of Plant Industry, in writing to a Congressman within the past year says : **Wben tliis distribution was fii-st under- taken, a great man.v yeart. ago, there is no doubt but tliat it accomplislied much good because at that time the seed indus- try was not as thoroughly organized as it is today. The practice of ordf-ring through the mails from seed catalogues was not then in vogue and it was extremely dif- "ficult for a person living in an isolated locality to secure good garden seeds." The Doctor wisely adds: "This condition has changed, however, and today it is quite possible for anyone to buy garden seeds of the same varieties ^s we distribute. " The appropriation was modestly in- creased by Congress from year to year, in keeping with the expansion of the country, until 1865, when it amounted to $61,000. The distribu- tion remained in the hands of the Commissioner of Patents until that year, when the Department of Agri- culture was organized, with a Com- missioner of Agriculture as its head. The Hon. Jeremiah Rusk was the last Commissioner of Agriculture and the -first Secretary of Agriculture, with a seat in the Cabinet. With the exception of the years 1867, 1881 and 1882 (when the appro- priation was over $100,000) it rarely exceeded $80,000. In 1885, however, it again reached the $100,000 mark and has steadily increased during the past twenty years, until it reached the enormous sum of $290,000 in 1905. So long as Congress kept within rea- sonable bounds, there was very little complaint on the part of the people. Over twenty years ago. there was an effort made by the seedsmen under the guidance of the late James Vick, Jr., to stop this Congressional Free Seed Distribution, but it met with very little success. Not more than five members of the House voted for its discontinuance. Since then, one large house in the middle west at- tempted, single-handed, to fight the distribution, claiming that Congress had no legal right to distribute com- mon, ordinary varieties of garden seeds, when the Act called for new, rare and valuable sorts, — in other words that it was unconstitutional. This case, however, was never brought to a test. Then, about six years ago, a dele- gation of seedsmen, representing the leading eastern houses, waited on the Agricultural Committee of the House and laid their views before it. After hearing what the delegation had to say, the Hon. James W. Wadsworth, who was the Chairman, informed the delegation that he did not blame the seedsmen for trying to stop this Con- gressional Free Seed Distribution as then conducted, but that as Congress and the majority of the Committee were in favor of it, he could not hold out any hope for a change. I was a member of that delegation and well remember that when we got back to the hotel and took up the afternoon papers, we found, to our surprise, that while we were having this interview with the Agricultural Committee of the House, Senator Tillman of South Carolina succeeded in getting an appropriation of an ex- tra $100,000 through the Senate, for free seeds. We felt there was no hope and came to the conclusion that there was nothing for us to do but to let Congress increase the appropriation until the evil became so glaring that it would right itself. In the early part of 1906 there came a change. Up to this point, I have stated briefly the origin, history and growth of the Congressional Free Seed Distribution. It has cost the country many millions, but so long as it was confined to the distribution of new, rare and valuable varieties, as was originally intended, it performed a useful purpose and was considered well worth what it cost the country, but as it is and has been conducted for many years, it is a ridiculous fail- ure. Never was this more clearly demonstrated than during the past year. In February, 1906, the Agricultural Committee of the House recom- mended leaving out of the Appropria- tion Bill the item for free seeds. This was a purely voluntary act on the part of the Committee and was as much of a surprise to the seed trade as it was to the country at large. The Agricultural Committee of the Senate was also in favor of the change. Even the Department of Agriculture endorsed the recommendation of the two Committees. The seed trade thought it was the least they could do to wait on the Agricultural Commit- tee of both Houses and do what they could to strengthen their hands. To this end. representatives of the lead- nig seed houses held a meeting in Washington, D. C, on the fifth day of March, 1906, and appointed a commit- tee with power to act. A fund was raised, and the services of Wm. Wolff Smith of Washington were secured to look after their interests and keep track of what was going on at the r 4000 { Geraniums S. A. Nutt, Poitevine,White, John Doyle, $6.00 per 100. GOOD PLANTS BURGESS &GOONEY 77 Lebanon St., Maplewood, Mass. | June 29, 1907 HORTICULTURE 853 2iKRK»»»»!K»>KKK»sKftK»)»ft»)»»>»»»*'K»»»i»R»Kft»sKK'»s»KftKftK»>K»iK»sKK*»«»KS»»nK»»)»)RnnRR»»»K»)»s»)»)»)RK»!i(»* PREPARE FOR CHRISTMAS Novelties always sell during the holidays. If you have not already grown them, try some Pink or Rose SPECIOSUMS. If potted in July will fiower for Thanksgiving and Christmas. Always useful either for cut flowers or plants. Ask the leading florists in Pittsburgh, Cleveland, Detroit, Buffalo, or around New York City. Order today. Will ship any time. Cold storage Lilium longiflorums and giganteums take about two months to bloom from time of potting ; speciosums from five to six months, so that longiflorums wanted for Thanksgiving and Christmas should be planted about Oct. J, and speciosums in July. ALL CASES ARE REPACKED BEFORE SHIPMENT Lilium Longiflorum Ciganteum Per loo Per looo Lilium Longiflorum Multiflorum Per loo Per i coo 7 to 9 inch bulbs, 300 in case $ 9.00 $ 80.00 9 to 10 inch bulbs, 200 in case $J I.OO $100.00 Lilium Speciosum Rubrum Lilium Speciosum Melpomene 8 to 9 inch bulbs, 200 in case 8.00 75.00 ' 8 to 9 inch bulbs, 200 in case 9.00 80.00 9 to I J inch bulbs, 150 in case 12.50 110.00 9 to U inch bulbs, 150 in case J2.00 115.00 Full Cases Sold at lOOO Rate ARTHUR r. BODOiNGTOM, 342 West t4th Si., New York City •vw<««w«<(««a (•«•««<•«•«•<«<« <«««'««««t<«'«'««a'«w«'«(«(«(««r<<«<«<«w«'«««w«w«wwwww-««;«'«;«;aw;«W(av«a^^ mOOO Calla Lily Bulbs -/Ethiopica Calla Ethiopica, 10 inches circumference ■ ..$10.00 100 1000 0.00 $90.00 90O 80.00 8 00 70.00 7-00 60.(0 5.50 45.00 4 50 35 00 3 50 25.00 2 25 15.00 5 4 " 3 " The above Bulbs are all warranted to be free from disease, and safe arrival is guaranteed. My first car leaves for the East promptly on July 15. It cash is sent with the order I will prepay the freight, which is 15 percent value of the bulbs. L WITTING, n-23 Kennan Street. SANTA CRUZ, CAL. WHOLESALE TRADE LIST Plants from 2|3 in.* pots, 50c. per doz. $3.00 per 100 Ageraium Inimitable, Blue Perfection, Heliotropes, Lobelia, Parlor Ivy. Shasta Daisies, 3 varieties. Night-Blooming Jasmine. Sievias dwarf and tall, Asparagus Sprengerii. Asparagus plumosus and Sprengerii, strong plants, 5-inch pots, $2.00 per doz. Pa^siflora cocrulea, Pfordii X Mammoth Beauty, a hardy variety from 4-inch pots, $1.00 per doz: 3-inch poi plants, 75c. per doz. Clematis paniculata, 3-inch pots, 75c. per doz., $5.00 per 100. Clematis, large-flowering varieties, home grown, two year old plants, $300 per doz. Swainsona alba, 3-inch pots, $5 00 per 100. Achyranthes Lindenii, Alternantheras, yellow, aK-inch pots, $a.oo per 100. Crotons, 4 in. pots, $2.oc per doz. Asparagus Sprengcri, seedlings from flats at $1.00 per 100. Chrysanthemums, best leading varieties, White, Yellow and Pink Plants from aH-inch pots, $2.00 per 100. Hardy English Ivy, line plants, 4 in, pots, $1.00 per dozen, $8.00 per 100. C. EiSELE, Ith and Roy Streets, PHILADELPHIA, PA. SOME GIYE YOl QUANTITY SOME (ilVE YOU QUALITY I GIVE YOU BOTH Boston and Scotti Ferns Dozen, $6.00; 100, $45.00; 1000, $400.00 From 6=*inch pots GERANIUMS Assorted Colors — 4-inch — in Bud only $6.00 per 100 CASH WITH ORDER OR SATISFACTORY REFERENCES WM. G, SMITH, S"Ji\list MARKET ST., PMIadelpliia 20,000 SALVIAS Fine Stock, BONFIRE, ST. LOUIS and SPLENDENS 2>2 inch pots, $3.00 per 100. 3 inch pots, $4.00 per 100. GARDENIA VEITCHII 20,000 plants in 2,'+ and 3 inch pots. Fine clean stock. JOHN SCOTT Rutland Road and East 4Sth St. Telephone 2890 Bedford. BROOKLYN, N. Y. DRACAENA INDIVISA 25c. to $t.oo each. Varleeated Funklas, out of 3 in. pots, $5.00 per 100. Catia LllleSi i" hud or bloom, in 3 and 6 in. pots, 35c. eacii ■. $ JO 00 per 100 Large Marshal Niel Roses, $<'<:o »<:>^' K. E. JUUL, Elizabeth, N.J. Prices Quoted in these Columns are for Dealers Onlv. When Writins; to Advertisers Please Mention HORTICULTURE. standard varieties and \ovelties, for $2.00 per 100 up to 75 cts. each. We will send 1000 in twenty vari- eties, our selection, single and double, for $18.00 cash with order. Send for our Geranium catalogue, it contains descriptions of over 175 varieties. Visitors ahvavs welcome. R.VINCENT, JR. & SONS CO. WHITF. MARSH, MD. Geraniums Geraniums The following varieties, in 4 in. pots, in bud and bloom, in fine condition. $6 per 100. S. A. Nutt, Beaute Poitevine, LaFayette, John Doyle, Bruanti, Marq. Castellane, Trego, Buchner, Richard Brett, Ricard, F. Perkins, Jean Viaude, Double Grant, Marq. de Montmort and several others. Selection of sorts to remain with us. Cash to accompany all orders. J. E. FELTHOUSEN 1 54 Van Vranken A SCHENECTADY, N. Y. HAVE YOU A SURPLUS of any kind of stock? Make it a surplus i OF CASH I by advertising it in HORTICULTURE. BEDDING PLANTS Of Every Description Also a fine lot of Palms in all sizes, such mt Kentias, Arecas, Latanias, Phoenix aad C0C05. Pandanua Veitchii and utiUs, Cr«. tons, Dracaenas, Nepenthes, Aralias, Araucarias, Aspidistras, Ferns suitable for dishes, in leading varieties. Cibotlum Schledel from $i.ooto $3.00 each. Will book contracts for Azaleas for future delivery. Wholesale Price List on application. A. LEUTHY & CO., Importers and Exporters, Growers and Deileri, PerklMB St. Norseries, Roslindale, BOSTON, MASS. 854 HORTICULTURi: June 29, 3907 Welcome Elks and Florists Don't fail to visit tite Fraternal Heailquar' tors in Philatlelphia E cordially invite the Florists who will visit Philadelphia next month to attend the Convention of the Benevolent Protective Order of Elks, to make our building their headquarters while they are in this city. We are centrally located, a little over one block from the Lodge. We shall be decorated in your honor. Come to us. Bring your family to us, meet your friends here. Have your mail sent here. We want you to feel at home in the city of Brotherly Love. H. BAYERSDORFER & CO., 1129 Arch Street, Philadelphia, Pa. Capitol with regard to the free seeds. Very soon this became a live issue throughout the country. The seeds- men had a hearing before the Agri- cultural Committee of the Senate, May 11. 1906, and also before the Agricultural Committee of the House, December 12th and 13th, 1906. Those of you who have not copies of the reports of these hearings would do well to get your Congressmen to send them to you. You will find them very interesting reading. They are cer- tainly unique and Wm. Wolft Smith and all connected with them deserve the thanks of the American Seed Trade Association for the manner In which they presented their case. When the matter was finally fought out on the fioor of the House, our representatives, by a majority of 136 to 84 voted for a continuance of the old plan. Never was there a more striking instance of the inability of the House to overcome its prejudices and give up a cherished custom, — that of handing out annually to their constituents a paltry political package of five papers of common garden seeds, which, according to Dr. Gal- loway, cost the Government one-halt a cent apiece and which could cer- tainly be procured without difficulty at any crossroad store. We are told the farmers demand them, that Congress has done very little for the farmer, anyway, and that the least we can do is to allow our members of Congress to hand out to their farmer friends, once a year, with their compliments, this miserable lit- tle package of garden seeds of varie- ties that have been before the public for ten, twenty, thirty and forty years and which are not worth the cost of transmitting them through the mails. It Congress must do this, let them send the farmers something that will tend to educate them. Let them send new and rare varieties that will fill up a blank in the existing list, but don't let them send out these com- mon varieties which cost them next to nothing and which cannot accom- plish any useful purpose whatever. Looking at It from the standpoint of the American Seed Trade, is there any excuse for the existence of the Congressional Free Seed Distribution today, or has there been any for the past forty years? Has the American Seed Trade been so behindhand in its methods and so inattentive to business, as to need the fostering hand of the Government to help it to place what is even new, rare and valuable, before the farmers and gar- deners of the country? I think not! On the contrary, as a trade, as a body of men, they have shown marked ability, a strong desire to keep abreast of the times, to find new, rare and valuable plants, seeds and bulbs wherever they were to be found, the world over, and have endeavored to adopt the most up-to-date and ap- proved methods that could be found Indeed, it would be hard to find a body of men in any walk of life, that has displayed more resource, intelli- gence, activity, and sound business management than this very trade which Congress is competing with, un- der the guise of helping the farmer. Looking at it from the farmers' standpoint, is there any excuse for the distribution of common varieties of garden seeds? What good is it doing the farmer? It has been clearly shown by the largest body of farmers known, the National Grange, with its 800,000 members, that Uiey would rather have new, rare and desirable varieties that will suit their section and their soil, than the common kinds that have been sent out. It is also shown by the Agricultural Press that they do not want this waste of public funds to continue. To show this, I will read the following: Naticnal Agricultural Press Ler.gue, Office of Secretary. Chicago, 111., Decerabir 6, 1906. NATIONAL AGRICULTURAL TRESS LEAGUE ON THE FREE DISTRI- BUTION OF SEEDS. .A.t the annual session in Clucago, December 5, 1906, the National .Agricul- tural Press League adopted by a unani- mous vote the following resolutions: Whereas, Notwithstanding the protests ot the farmers of the country, irrespective of locality or political afflliations. Con- gress at its last session again determined to continiie the doubtful policy of distrib- uling seeds of common and well known varieties: and Whereas, The National Grange, the Far- mers' National Congress, and hundreds of State and local agricultural and horticul- tural societies h.-we adopted resolutions de- nouncing this practice and calling on Con- giess to turn the money over to the De- partment of .Agriculture for work with the State experiment stations in the devel- oping new varieties of seeds and plants suitable to the localities; and Whereas, We believe that a vast major- ity of the farmers of this country are opposed to the e.xisting policy; therefore, be it Resolved, 'iTiat the National Agricultu- ral Press League hereby reaffirms its op- position to the Congressional fri e seed dis- tribution as at present conducted. Resolved Further, That copies of this resolution be sent to all members of this league and to the members of the Com- mittee on Agriculture of the United States Senate and House of Representa- tives. The members of the National Agricul- tural Press League are: Southern Rura- list, Atlanta, Ga.; Farmer's Call, Quincy. 111. ; Farm Home, Springfield, 111. ; Prairie Farmer, Chicago. 111.; Live Stock World, Chicago, III.; Farmer's Guide. Hunting- ton, Ind. ; American Farmer, Indianapolis, Ind.; Up-to-Date Farming, Indianapolis, Ind.; Homestead, Des Moines, Iowa; Kan- sas Farmer, Topeka, Kans. ; Missouri Val- ley Farmer, Topeka, Kans.; Farm Poul- try-. P.oston. Mass.: B'arm and Home. Spring- field. Mass.; Michigan Farmer, Detroit, Mich.; Rural Magazine, Detroit, Mich.; Farm, Stock and Home. Minneapolis, Minn.; Farmer and Stockman, Kansas City, Mo.; Drovers' Telegram. Kansas City, Mo.; Fruit Grower, St. Joseph, Mo.; Colman's Rural World. St. Louis, Mo.; National Farmer and Stock Grower, St. Louis, Mo.; Northwestern Stockniiin and Farmer, Helena, Mont.; Metropolitan and Rural Home, New York, N. Y. : Ohio Far- mer, Cleveland, Ohio; Gleaninirs in Bee Culture, Medina, Ohio; Farm and Fireside. Springfield, Ohio; Farm News, Springfield, Ohio; Pacific Northwest, Poilland, Orcg.; Farm Journal, Philadelphia. Pa. ; National Stockman and Farmer, Pittsburg, Pa. ; Parks Flor.a! Magazine. La Park. Pa.; Southwestern Fanner and Breeder, North Fort Worth. Tc.^.: Farm and Ranch, Dal- las. Tex.; New England Farmer, Brattle- boro, Vt. ; Hoards' Dairyman. Fort Atkin- son. Wis.; Wisconsin Farmer. Madison, Wis. Very respectfully yours, JAMES M. PIERCE. President. JOHN M. ST.AHL. Secretary. To />c' continued. MOVEMENTS OF GARDENERS. Ernest ,L Brown, late superintendent (o Geo. P. Tangeman, Glen Cove, has accepted a position as superintendent to Gustav H. Schwab, Scarborough, N. Y. Nicholas Christian, gardener at the Prescott Bigelow estate, Manchester, Mass., will succeed MacKewan as gar- dener at the W. D. Denegre estate. West Manchester, Mass.. July first. Alex. Burr, gardener to Mr. Salton- stall for the last four years, has been appointed by Olmsted Brothers, Brook- line, head gardener to Mr. W. A. Rogers, Kenuebunkport, Maine. Mr. Burr is a member of the Gardeners' and Florists' Club of Boston. June 29, 1907 HORTICULTURi: 855 During Recess, I BOSTON FLORIST LEHER CO. I FlOfistS DETROIT FLORIST CLUB. At the last meeting Frank Holznagle had promised a paper but having just recovered from a short illness he was unable to discharge this duty. The club intends to arrange tor several outings for the members and their families during the hot season. They start the ball rolling by going to Algonac on the 26th and woe be to the numerous fish abounding there when the Detroit florists arrive. Manufacturers of FLORISTS' LETTERS I Out of Town NEW YORK FLORISTS' CLUB. The annual outing of the New York Florists' Club will take place on Tues- day. July 2. The gentlemen who have been working so zealously for the suc- cess of this affair are to be congratu- lated on the excellent progi-am of sports arranged for the day, in which the ladies and children are especially provided for. The list of prizes donat- ed by generous club members is a big one. Every florist in the neighborhood of New York city should provide him- self with tickets for self and family and joiu the merry throng on this en- joyable excursion to Witzel's Grove. WARETOWN ROD AND GUN CLUB. The annual opening of this club of which John Westcott is the presiding genius took pl.ice on Friday, 21st inst. The usual crowd of florists and others closely identified with the trade attended. Fishing, shooting, quoits, and other pastimes, filled in the time of the opening day, as also of the two following days. Ideal weather prevailed but the fish were not biting. Of the crowd aboard the yacht, the Jonah responsible was not discovered. The commisariat depart- ment was ably handled as usual and everybody had a good time — and that was the main object of Mr. Westcott on this occasion, as on all others when he invites his friends to take a day off with him. Harvey Cedars and Barnegat City were among the places visited in the sailing trips of Satur- day and Sunday. BUSINESS CHANGES. Wm. Terrell & Son have transferred their business interests to Warsaw, Ind., from Marion. James H. Cleary, manager durin.g the past Ave years for William P. Peirce, has bou.ght out the business of Edward S. Haskell at 7 Pleasant streef,. New Bedford, Mass. Mr. Cleary is well advanced in his vocation, having been employed eight years by William Pefrce, five years by H. A. Jahn and five years by William P. Peirce. R ORAL SCRIPT LETTERS AND EMBLEMS ONCE USED ALWAYS USED Forsalcby all first classsupply houses. Madeby ORAL MFG. CO. 26 Hawley St., Boston 644 Fourth Ave., LOUISVILLE, KV. JACOB SCHULZ, pllf ClAiuArc of BEST QUALITY in season UU! nUltCia delivered promptly to any address. Write, Telegraph or Telephone. Cumberland and Home Phones 223 and 984. Thlg 'wooden box nicely Btained and ▼arnished, 18x30x12, made in two eec- tlons, one for each size letter, given away with first order of 500 letters Block Letters, i% or 2 inch size per 100, $2. Script Letters, 3. Fastener with each letter or word. Used by leading florists everywhere and for sale by all wholesale florists and supply dealers N. f . McCarthy, Manager 66 Pearl Street. BOSTON, MASS. JOHN BREITMEYER'S ^=SONS^= Cor. Miami and Qratiot Aves. DETROIT, MICH. Artistic Designs . . . Higli Grade Gut Blooms We cover all Michiffan points and (ood •ectiont of Ohio, Indiana and Canada P.J. HAUSWIRTH Temporariiy Located at 13 Congress Street CHICAGO AUDITORIUM ANNEX Tel. Harrlan S8B Taking orders for delivery In New York City or Vicinity can have them filled In best mannar and specially delivered by .... • Thomas Young, Jr. 41 W, 28th Street, New York SAMU£L MURRAY Florist Coates House Conservatory leir BROADWAY, KANSAS CITY, MO Both 'Phones 2670 Mafn FRED C. WEBER FLORIST OLIVE STREET ol. LUUio, i'lUi E9ta1)Uslied 1873 Lont Distance Fbone BeU LUdeU i7i The Park Floral Go. J. A. VALENTINE Pres. DENVER, COLORADO William J. Smyth FLORIST Cor. nicblgfan Ave. and 3 1st St., CHICAGO We ship to all points in Illinois and Iowa. Phones: Douglas 744, Douglas 523, Douglas 740 ATLANTA. ATLANTA FLORAL CO. " IS,r* ATLANTA GEORGIA. ALEX. McCONNELL 571 FIFTH AVENUE NEW YORK CITY Telegraphic ortlers forwarded to any part of the United States, Canada, and all principal cities of Europe. Orders transferred or intrusted by the trade to our selection for delivery on steamships or elsewhere receive special attention. Telephone Calls, 487 and 488 38th St. Cable Address, ALEXCONNELL NOTE NEW ADDRESS WILLIAM H.DONOHOE FLORAL DECORATOR 17 East 28th St., New York Special Attention to Theatre and Steamer Order* and reliable deliveries guaranteed DAVID CLARKE'S SONS Deliver orders (rom any part of the country te New York City Or OUT-QOINQ STEAMERS Write or telegraph 2 1 39-2 1 4 1 Broadway , New York Telephone 1552-1553 Columbus YOUNG & NUGENT 42 West 28 St., NEW YORK "FLOWERS BY TeLEOItAPm" GUDE BIfOSCO rLORISTS WASHINGTON, D. C. QUDE^S Geo. H. Cooke FLORIST Connecticut Avenue and L Street WASHlNarON. D. c. Send flower orders for delivery in BOSTON and all NEW ENGLAND POINTS THOS, F? CALVIN 124 Tremont St., Boston Theodore IVIiller FLORIST Long Distance Phftxes: Bell, Forest 56; Klnlock, Oelnar 4832 Dclmar Beul. ST. LOUIS, MOi, «56 H O R T I C U L T U R E June 29, 1907 a>uvuina*****^^************ After July 1st STORE CLOSES 6 P. M, DAILY. LEO NIESSEN GO. "fStT 1209 Arch St., PHILA. store open from 7 A. M. to 8 P. M. iivMvvv>r>i*t*i*""""**'**^^""*ni^T<*>ivir S.S.PENNOCK MEEHAN GO. THE ^L-iSls^Vbl PHILADELPHIA 1608-1618 LUDLOW ST. Store closes at 8 p. m- \gJiM f FY $4.00 per 100. The ^**'~^^ ' Best nt the Country SWEET PEAS EVERYTHING SEASOMABLE IN CUT FLOWERS EDWARD REID. «p?.J?,*,r' I5i« R«D«w«d Steet, PHILADELPHIA , g«MflaE., Laurel FestOOalngf, best made, 4c, 5c and 6c per ^ yard; once used, always used. Laurel Wreatis, ■■ $3 00 per doz. ; cheaper grad«s if wanted. Soathem 3 Smllax. fancy stock, 50-Ib. cases, $5. 50. Branctl j; Laurel, 35: per bunch. Princess Pine. 7c per lb. g Brilliant, Bronze or Green Galax. No. 1 stock, "J 75c per 1000, or $6.50 per case of 10,000. S Telegraph office: New Salem, Mass. Long distance telephone conneetions. CROWLFERNCO..Millmgton,Mass. | niiiiiiiitiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiMiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiin HENRY AT. ROBINSON & CO. WHOLESALE FLORISTS rRCSn CUT fLOWCRS, CUT EVERGREEN, AND fLORISTS' SUPPLIES. 15 Province Sim & 9 Chapman PL, Boston, Mussm WHOLESALE FLOWER MARKETS.- CINCINNATI DETROIT I June 18 i June 24 PER 100. TO DEALERS ONLY. BUFFALO PITTSSDBB' June 34 1 June 24 ROSES 25.00 2o.oe 30.00 25.00 15.00 20.0c 35-00 as-oo 20.00 15.00 to to 22.00 30.00 15.00 8.00 Extra to to to No. I 15.00 8.00 to 30.00 18.00 to 8.00 to 15.00 5.00 4.00 1. 00 to 6.M " Lower grades to 10.00 6.00 to 12.00 3.00 to to 3-o« Bride, 'Maid, Golden Gale, F. & S. 6.00 to 8.00 6.00 to 8.00 7.00 to 8.00 6.00 to 8.00 " " " " Extra 4.00 to 6 00 4,00 to 6.00 6.00 to 7.00 to 4.M " " " No. i&lw.gr. 2.00 to 4.00 2.00 to 4.00 2.00 to 6.00 2,00 to 3.00 Liberty, Richmood, Fan. & Sp. ... 6.00 to 8.00 6.00 to 800 10.00 to 15.00 8.00 to 10.00 '* '' Lower grades. 3.00 to 4.00 2.00 to 4.00 3.00 to 10.00 2.00 to 5 «> Chatenay, Morgan, Fan. & Sp 6.00 to 8 00 6.00 to 8.00 10.00 to 15.00 4.00 to s.oo ** " Lower grades. 3.00 to 4.00 a. 00 to 4.00 3.00 to 10.00 2.00 to 3.0a Kaiserin, Carnot, Fan. &Sp to 6.00 to 8.00 10,00 to 15 00 6.00 to s.oo " " Lower grades... to 2.00 to 4.00 3.00 to 10.00 3.00 to 4.00 ICiUmroey, Wellesley, Fan. & Sp... 6.00 to *8.oo 6 CO to 8.00 10.00 to 15.00 4.00 to 6.00 " •' Lower grades 2.00 to 4.00 2.00 to 4.00 3.00 to 10.00 2.00 to 3.00 CARNATIONS 3.00 2.00 3-00 ■75 400 a. 00 2.50 1.50 3.00 2.50 to 1.50 Ordinary 1. 00 to to to •75 to MISCELLANEOUS •»5 .25 50.00 15.00 .40 •25 40.00 6.00 -73 50.00 10.00 Lilies 8.00 to 10.00 to 20 00 8.00 to 12.00 to (Dallas 6.00 300 to S.oo 4 00 12. 00 3.00 to to 15.00 4.00 8.00 3.00 to to 10.00 400 6.00 to to 10.00 T jlw nf th^ VallcT 4.00 to to to to ■25 to to 3.00 to .50 15.00 40.00 1.50 15.00 I 2. 00 40.00 to to 15.00 50.00 12.50 50.00 to to 15.00 75 00 to to 20.00 50,00 12.50 30.00 to to Asparagus Plumoaus, strings 50.00 *' ** & Spren. (loobchs.) to 35.00 30.00 to 40.00 25.00 to 50.00 20.00 to 95.00 Bstabllshed BUY FROM ikm ri 1891 SHIP TO iYln, TRY ■*■'*■-' ALFRED H. LANGJAHR All Choice Cut Flowers in Season 55 West 28th St, New York relephone 3924 Madison Square. The Reliable Cominlsslon House Richmond Roses and Rich Flowers of all varieties JOS. S. FENRICH 1 10 W. 28th Street* New York Tel. 324-335 Madison Square Moore, Hentz & Nash, Wholesale Commission Florists, 55 and 57 We«t 26th Street, New York. Telephone No. 756 Madison Square. REED ®. KELLER 122 West 2Sth St.. New York Florists' Supplies We manufacture all our Metal Designs, Baskets, Wire Work ANoTeities and are dealers in Glassware Decorative Greens and florists* Requisites. J. B. Murdoch & Go. Wholesale Florists FLORISTS' SUPPLIES 545 Liberty St., PITTSBURG. PA. Long Distance Phone 1435 Court. Southern Wild Smilax Beaven's Fadeless Moss Natural Sheet Mosses E. A. Beaven, Evergreen, Ala. 860 HORTICULTURi: June 29, 1907 Buyer's Directory and Ready Reference Guide Advertisements under this head, one cent a word. Initials count as words. Regular advertisers in this Issue are also listed under this classification without charge. Reference to List of Ad- Tertlsers will Indicate the respective pages. Buyers falling to find what th«y want in this list will confer a favor by writing us and we will try to put them 1b •ommunlcation with reliable dealers. ACCOUNTANT a J. DyBort, 28 State St., Boston. For page aee List of AdTertlsere. ADIANTUMS Adlantum Hybrldnm, fine young plants, 16 for $1, mailed; $5 per 100. Originator's stock. Certificate of Merit S. A. P., '05. A. Ley & Bro., Langdon, D. C. Adlantum Farleyense, strong plants, for propagating purposes, $25.00 per 100. Cash with order. J. A. Peterson, McHenry Ave., Westwood, Cincinnati, O. AGRICUTTURAI. IMPLEMENTS 1ho8. J. Grey & Co., 32 S. Market St., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. Joseph Breck & Sons, 51 and 52 N. Market St., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. AKAXrCABIAS A. Leuthy & Co., Rosllndale, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. ASPARAGUS C. EMsele. llth and Roy Sts., Philadelphia, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. Wm. C. Smith, 61st and Market Sts., Philadelphia. For page see List of Advertisers. John C. Hatcher, Amsterdam, N. Y. Asparagus Sprengerli. For page see List of Advertisers. Asparagus Plumosus nanus and Spren- geri, 2 1-4 in. ; ready for planting out or into larger pots. $3.00 per 100; $2.".00 per 1000; 500 at 1000 rates. J. F. Ander.son, Short Hills, N. J. Asparagus plnmosns nanns and Sprengerl, 2 1-2-ln., $2.50 100. Carl Hagenbnrger, West Mentor, Ohio. Asparagus plnmosus, 2-ln., $3.00; 3-In., $0.00; 4-ln., $12.00 100. Wittbold Co., 1657 Buckingham PI.. Chicago. Asparagos Plnmosa, 2-In. pots. Fine plants. $2.50 per 100, $20.00 per 1000. Cash with order or good reference. Erie Floral Co.. Erie, Pa., or Wm. F. Kastlng, Co., 3S5 Eliicott St., Buflfalo, N. Y. AUCTION SALES Bedding plants, trees, shrubs, conifers, bay trees, etc., every Tuesday and Friday. N. F. McCarthy & Co., 84 Hawley St., Bos- tOD, Mass. AZALEAS A. Leuthy & Co., Rosllndale, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. John Scheepers & Co., 4 and 6 Old Slip, New York. For page see List of Advertisers. BAY TREES. Bay Trees and Boxwood. Ask for cata- logue. Bobblnk & Atkins, Rutherford, N. J. Specimens and pairs, all sizes. Send for prices. N. F. McCarthy & Co.. 84 Hawley St., Boston. Bay Trees and Box Trees, standards and pyramids. All sizes. Price list on appli- cation. J. Roehrs Co., Rutherford N J. BEDDING PLANTS J. E. Feithonsen, Schenectady, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. C. Eisele, 11th and Roy Sts., Phlla. Spring Bedding Plants. For page see List of Advertisers. 100,000 Bedding Plants, all sorts. Write for prices. E. D. Kanlback & Son, Hal- den, Mass. Spring Bedding Plants In variety at auc- tion every Tuesday and Friday during spring season. Purchases made on order. Mail your bid. N. F. McCarthy & Co., 84 Hawley St., Boston. BEGONIAS Rex begonias, 2-iD., 3c. J. H. Dann & Son, Westfield, N. Y. Begonias — Fairy Queen, Gracilis, and other flowering kinds; 3 inch $5 per 100. Harlowarden Greenhouses, Greenport, L. I. Begonia Gloire De Lorraine for delivery after August 1st. rooted leaf cuttings, 2 1-4 in. pots, $12 per 100; $100 per 1000. Orders filled in strict rotation. Send them in now and avoid disappointment. Julius Roehrs Co., Rutherford, N. J. BOILERS Kroeschell Bros., 35 Erie St., Chicago. For page see List of Advertisers. BOILERS. "Burnham" Boilers made for greenhouse heating. Lord & Burnham, 1133 Broadway, N. Y. BOXWOOD Anton Schultheis, College Point, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. BUILDING MATERIAL BUILDING MATERIAL of all descrip- tions for All Cypress, Semi-Iron, Iron Frame or Truss Houses. Hot Bed Sash and Frames. Lord & Burnham Co., 1133 Broadway. N. Y. BULBS AND TUBERS Joseph Breck & Sons, 47-54 N. Market St., Boston. For page see List of Advertlsera. J. M. Thornbnm & Co., 33 Barclay St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. A. T. Boddlngton. 342 wri4th~St., N. Y. Cold Storage Lilies. For page see List of Advertlscni. Rlckards Bros., 37 East 19th St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. H. F. Mlchell Co., Philadelphia. For page see List of Advertisers. Johnson Seed Co., 217 Market St., Phlla. For page see List of Advertisers. John Scheepers & Co., 4 .^ud 6 Old Slip. New York. For page see List of Advertisers. H. E. FIske Seed Co., Fanenll Hall Sq., Boston. For page see^ List of Advertisers. A. Mltting, 17-23 Kennan St., Santa Cruz, Cal. Calla Bulbs. For page see List of Advet":l8ers. James VIck's Sons, Rochester, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Write for prices on only selected bulbs, plants, etc. F. W. O. Schmltz, Prince Bay, N. Y. C. Eeur & Sons, Hlllegom, Holland, or 334 The Bourse, Philadelphia, Pa. Write for prices on all bulbs and plants. Prlre list of native hnlbs. tree, shrub and plant seeds now ready. L. E. Wil- liams, Nottingham, N. H. CANNAS The Conard & Jones Co., West Grove, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. CARNATIONS The H. Weber & Sons Co., Oakland, Md. Carnation Mabelle. For page see List of Advertisers. F. Domer & Sons Co., Lafayette, Ind. For page see List of Advertisers. Carnations. Boston Market, rooted cut- tings, $10.00 1000; unrooted, $5.00 1000. Cash. E. D. Eaulback & Son, Maiden, Mass. 35,000 square feet covered by QIass. How to grow Fanc.T Carnations we teacb by correspondence. Intelligent persons de- siring to be carnation experts can leam. If you fail to produce A No. 1 fancy carna- tions, write to us and we will send yotl full particulars. Enclose 2c. stamp. Flor- ist Correspondence School, Box 426, Mls- .^oula, Mont. CEDAR BEAN POLES 1 1-2 Inch butt. 5 ft. to 7 ft. long, $10.00 per 1000; 2 Inch butt, 8 ft. long, $15.00 per 1000; 2 1-2 Inch butt, 10 to 12 ft. long, $22.50 per 1000. H. B. Akers. Chatsworth, N. J. CHRYSANTHEMUMS S. S. Skldelsky, 824 N. 24th St., Philadelphia. Chrysanthemum Golden Dome. Charles H. Totty, Madison, N. J. W. W. Edgar Co., Waverley, Mass. Chrysanthemnm stock plants. Aboat 1,000 .Teanne Nonin, $1.00 per doz.; $7.00 per 100. W. F. Knsting Co., 383 Eliicott St.. Buf- falo. N. Y. Chrysanthemums — All good late kinds, standard novelties out of 2 1-2 inch, up to September 1. Harlowarden Greenhouses, Gieenport, N. Y. Chrysanthemums. We will prepay the charges on R. C. of Alice Byron, Polly Rose, HalUday, Enguehard, $1.50 per hnn- dred. Cash with order, please. W. H. and C. B. Newman, Akron, N. Y. Nothing worth growing but the best. Oct. Frost. Beatrice May and Nlvena onr most profitable white. Rosiere, M. F. Plant, Mayor Weaver, grand new pinks. Pres. Roosevelt, the glorified pink Ivory Santa Claus, Xmas pink. Strong plants topped back 8e., R. C, 5e. C. Touset. Mrs. Duckham, Oct, Sunshine, Monrovia, strong plants, 5c. ; R. C, 3e. J. K. Shaw, best early pink. Wm. Duek- Iiani, Enguehard, also Adelia, incurved white and Jeanne Noniu, the July late white: plants 3c., R. C, 2c. City green- houses. Union City, Pa. COLEUS Coleus, Golden Bedder. from 2 1-2 In. puts, .$2.00 per 100. W. H. Mann, Stongh- ton, Mass. Coleus VerschaCfcItii. 2 1-2 In. pots, $2.50 per 100. Tall dark Cannas, 5 In. pots and fl.its, $6.00. Cobea scandens, 3 1-2 in., $6.00. Geraniums. 3 1-2 in.. Nutt, Doyle, Rlcard and Butt, .$(5.00. Achhvranthes. from 2 1-4 in.. $2.50 per 100. Edward Winkler, Wake- field. Mass. For List of Advertisers See Page 865 June 29, 1907 HORTICULTURE 861 CONIFERS John Watercr & Sons, Ltd., American Nnreeiy, Baggbot, Eng. For page see List of AdTertlsera. Wm. H. Moon Co., Morrlsville, Pa. American ArbopvitMe. For page see List of Advertisers. Evergreens and Conifers. Ask for cata- logne. Bobbink & Atkins. Rutherford, N. J. W rite for prices on all choice ornamental conifers. N. F. McCarthy & Co., 84 Haw- ley St., Boston, Mass. CUT FLOWER BOXES. Welch Bros., 226 Devonshire St., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. Bdwardg Folding Box Co., Philadelphia. For page see List of Advertisers. Getmore Box Factory. Inc., Belleville, Ala. Light Wood Boxes. For page sec List of .Advertisers. Folding Cut Flower Boxes, all sizes. N. F. McCarthy & Co., 84 Hawley St., Boston. Folding cut flower boxes, the best mada. Write for list. Holton & Hunkel Co., Mil- waukee, WU. CYCLAMEN. S. S. Skidelsky, 824 N. 24th St., Phila- delphia. For page see List of Advertisers. Giant Hybrids transp'l, ready for 2-ln. and 3-ln., $3.50 100; $30.00 1000. Plants grown of seed taken from the cream of my well known strain. Christ. Wlnterlch, Cycla- men Specialist, Defiance. Ohio. DAHLIAS David Herbert & Son, Atco, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. Dahlias, strong field roots, good assort- ment to exchange for plants of Carnation Boston Market, llnchantress. H. W. Mann, Stoughton, Mass. DECORATIVE PLANTS A. Leuthy & Co., Rosllndale, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. Julias Roehrs. Rutherford, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. DRACAENAS K. E. Juul, Elizabeth, N. J. Dracaena Indivisa. For page see List of .Advertisers. Anton Schultheis, College Point, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Dracaena tenjinalls from bench, fine. $25.00 100. Carl Hagenburger, West Men- tor. Ohio. Dracaenas, Indlvlsa, 3-ln., $5.00 per 100; «-ln., $6.00 per doz.; 7-ln., 30 to 34 ins. high, 75c. each, $9.00 per doz.; 8-ln. $12.00 per doz. Termlnalis, 3-ln., $2.00 per doz.; 6-ln., 75c. each; 4-ln., 25c. each, $3.00 per doz. The Geo. Wittbold Co., 1657 Buck- ingham Place, Chicago. FERNS Baur Floral Co., Erie, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. A. Lentby & Co., Rosllndale, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. H. H. Barrows & Son, Whitman, Mass. Nephrolepls Whltmanl. For page see List of Advertisers. Slebrecht & Son, Rose Hill Nurseries, New Rochelle, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. The F. R. Plerson Co., Tarrytown-on-Hudson, N. Y. Nephrolepls Piersonl Elegantlsslma. For page see List of Advertisers. Wm. C. Smith, "61st and Market Sts., Philadelphia. Boston and Scottil Ferns. For page see List of .idvertlsers. FICUS Baur Floral Co., Erie, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. FLORAL PHOTOGRAPHS Floral Photographs. Foley's 226-228-1-3 Bowery, New York. FLORISTS' LETTERS. Boston Florist Letter Co., 84 Hawley St., Boston. Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. G. A. Sutherland Co., 34 Hawley St., Boston, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. Koral Mfg. Co., 26 Hawley St., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. FLORISTS SUPPLIES N. F. McCarthy & Co., 84 Hawley St., Boston, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. H. M. Robinson & Co., 15 Province St., and 9 Chapman PI., Boston, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. The Kervan Co., 20 W. 27th St., N. Y. Decorative Evergreens. For page see List of Advertisers. Reed & Keller, 122 W. 25th St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. J. B. Murdoch & Co., 545 Liberty St, Pittsburg, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. H. Bayersdorfer & Co., 1129 Arch St., Philadelphia. For page see List of Advertisers. FLOAVERS BY TELEGRAPH Alex. McConnell, New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Fred C. Weber, 4326-28 Olive St., St. Louis. Mo. For page see List of Advertisers. J. Breltmejer's Sons, Miami & Gratiot Aves., Detroit, Mich For page see List of Advertisers. Thos. Young, Jr., 41 W. 28th St.. N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. George H. Cooke, Washington, D. C. For page see List of Advertisers. Gude Bros. Co., 1214 P St.. Washington, D. C. For page see LJst of Advertisers. Samuel Murray, 1017 Broadway. Kansas City, M >. For page see List of Advertisers. Young & Nugent, 42 W. 28th St., N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Theodore Miller, 4832 Delmar Rd., St. Louis, Mo. For page see List of Advertisers. P. J. Hauswlrth (Temporary address) 13 Congress St., Chicago. For page see List of Advertisers. William J. Smyth, Michigan Ave and 31»t St.. Chicago. For page see List of Advertisers. Theodore Miller, 4832 Delmar Bvd., St. Louis, Mo. For page see List of Advertisers. Park Floral Co., Denver, Colo. For page see List of Advertisers. Thos. F. Galvln, 124 Tremont St., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. Jacob Schnlz, 644 4th Ave., Louisville. Ky. For page see List of Advertisers. Atlanta Floral Co., Atlanta, Ga. For page see List of Advertisers. David Clarke's Sons, 2139-2141 Broadway, New York. For page see List of Advertisers. W. H. Donohoe, 2 W. 29th St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Mills, the Florist, Jacksonville. Fla. Telegraph or mall orders promptly filled. Long distance telephone connections. FLOWER POTS W. H. Ernest, 28th and M Sts., Washington, D. C. For page see List of Advertisers. A. H. Hews & Co., Cambridge, Mass. For page gee List of Advertisers. HUflnger Bros., Ft. Edward, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers, FUCHSIAS Baur Floral Co., Erie, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. GALAX H. M. Robinson & Co., 15 Province St.. and 9 Chapman PI., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. Michigan Cut Flower Co., 88 & 40 Broad way, Detroit, Mich. For page see List of Advertisers. Galax. Ask for price on case lots! Scran- ton Florists' Supply Co., Scranton, Pa. GARDENIAS Johi' Scott, Rutland Rd., and E. 45th St., Urooklyn. N. Y. • jaidfnia ^eitchii. For page see List of Advertisers. GERANIUMS J. E. Felthousen, Schenectady, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. K. Vincent, Jr., & Son, White Marsh, &M. For page see List of Advertisers. A. G. Lake, Wellesluy Hills, Mass. R. Engeiman & Son, Plttsfleld, Mass. Geraniums, strong in bloom, $6.00 per 100. J. H. Dann & Son, Westfield, N. Y. Geraniums— Jean Viaud7~4"ln.. $6^00 per 100; Mme Sallcroi, 2 in., $2.31) per 100. William Doel, Paseoag, R. I. GLADIOLI Arthur Cowee, Meadowvale Farm, Berlin, New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Gladioli. Write for leaflet. B. Ham- mond Tracy, Cedar Acres, Wenham, Mass. GLASS Boston Plate & Window Glass Co., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. GLASS, High Grade. Double Thick Green- house Glass. Lord & Buinham, 1133 Broad- way, N. Y. GLAZING POINT H. A. Dreer, Philadelphia, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. GLAZING POINTS, Lord & Burnham Special Glazing Nails (Points). Lord & Burnham, 1133 Broadway, N. Y. GREENHOUSE BUILDING MATE- RIAL. Lord & Burnham Co., 1133 Broadway, New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Plerson U-Bar Co., 1 Madison Sq., N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Hltchlngs & Co., 1170 Broadway, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. A. T. Stearns Lumber Co., Neponset, Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. King Construction Co., N. Tonawanda, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. J. C. Monlnger Co., 117 East Blackhawk St., Chicago, 111. For page see List of Advertisers. Foley Mfg. Co., 471 W. 22nd St., Chicago. For page see List of Advertisers. S. Jacobs & Sons, 1365-79 Flushing Ave., Brooklyn, N. Y. For page see List of .\dvertlsers. ^ lliffe, 49 Washington St. N., Boston. Piping and Construction. Metropolitan Material Co., 1398-1408 Metra- polltan Ave., Brooklyn, N. Y. In writing to Advertisers kindly mention Horticulture 862 HORTICULTURE June 29, 190T GBEENHOTTSE CONSTBTXCTION GREENHOUSE CONSTRUCTION, Semi- Iron Greenhouses, New Truss Houses and Iron Frame Houses. Lord & Burnliam, 1133 Broadway, N. Y. GREENHOUSE HOSE Mineralized Rubber Co., 18 Cliff St., N. T. For page see List of Advertisers. GUTTERS GUTTERS, Cast Iron Gutters, L. & B. Improved V Shaped Gutter with drip gut- ter attachment. Lord & Bumham, 1183 Broadway, N. Y. HARDY FERNS AND SUPPLIES H. M. Robinson & Co., 15 Province St., and 9 Chapman PI., Boston, Mass. For page see List of Advertise™. Crowl Fern Co., MlUlngton, Mass. Fancy and Dagger Ferns. For page see List of Advertisers. The Kervan Co., 20 W. 2Tth St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Michigan Cut Flower Co., 38 & 40 Broad- way, Detroit, Mich. Fancy Ferns. For page see List of Advertisers. B. A. Beaven, Evergreen, Ala. Fadeless Sheet Moss. For page see List of Advertisers. A full line of ferns, galax, and all wild greens. N. F. McCarthy & Co., 84 Haw- ley St., Boston. HARDY PERENNIALS M. H. Walsh, Woods Hole, Mass. For page see List of .Advertisers. HEATING APPARATUS Lord & Bumham Co., 1133 Broadway, New York. For page see List of Advertisers. PlersoD U-Bar Co., 1 Madison Sq., N. Y. For page see List of Adve^— ,:i>-"s. Hltchlngs & Co., 1170 Broadway, N. T. For page see LUt of Advertisers. Kroeschell Bros., 35 Erie St., Chicago. For page see List of .\dvertlser8. W. W. Castle, 170 Summer St., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. Johnston Heating Co., 1133 Br'dway, N. Y. For page see List o£ .-Vdvertisers. HORSES Useful work-horses for florists' spring work; also florists' delivery wagons, good as new. Edward Hlgglns, 1 West 28th St., New York. HOT-BED SASH The A. T. Steams Lumber Co., Neponset, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. Plerson U-Bar Co., 1 Madison Sq., N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Hltchlngs & Co., 1170 Broadway, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Lord & Burnham Co., 1133 Broadway, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. HOT WATER CIRCULATOR W. W. Castle, 170 Summer St., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. HYDRANGEAS. John C. Hatcher, Amsterdam, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. IVY Chas. Lenker, Preeport, L. I., N. Y. English Ivy. For page see List of Advertisers. English Ivy 2-In., $2.00; R. C, 75c. per 100. J. H. Dann & Son, Westfield, N. Y. INSECTICIDES. Nlcotlclde kills all greenhouse pests. P. R. Palethorpe Co., Eleventh St., Louisville, Ky. For page see List of Advertisers. JAPANESE LILIES. Yokohama Nursery Co., 31 Barclay St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. KENTIAS A. Leuthy & Co., RosUndaie, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. Z.AWS AND CEMETERY VASES Kramer Bros. Foundry Co., Dayton, Ohio. For page see List of Advertisers. LAWN MOWER Clipper Lawn Mower Co., Dixon, III. For page see List of Advertisers. LEADING RETAIL FLORISTS Alex. McConneil, New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Thomas Young, Jr., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Fred C. Weber, 4326 Olive St., St. Lonls, Mo. For page pee List of Advertisers. J. Breltmeyer's Sons, Detroit, Mlcb. For page see List of Advertisers George H. Cooke, Washington, D. C. For page see List of Advertisers Samuel Murray, 1017 Broadway, Kansas City, Mo. For page see List of Advertisers. Gude Bros. Co., 1214 F St., Washington, D. C. For page see List of Advertisers. Young & Nugent, 42 W. 28th St., N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Theodore Miller, 4832 Deimar Bvd., St. liouls. Mo. For page see List of Advertisers. P. J. Hauswirth (temporary address) 13 Congress St., Chicago. For page see List of Advertisers. William J. Smyth, Michigan Ave. and Slst St., Chicago. For page see List of Advertisers. Park Floral Co., Denver, Colo. For page see List of Advertisers. Thos. F. Galvln, 124 Tremont St., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. Atlanta Floral Co., Atlanta, Ga. For page see List of Advertisers. Jacob Schuiz, 644 4th Ave., Louisville, Kj. For page see List of Advertisers. David Clarke's Sons, 2139-2141 Broadway, New York. For page see List of Advertisers. W. H. Donohoe, 2 W. 29th St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Mills, the Florist, Jacksonville, Fla. Telegraph or mall orders promptly filled. Long distance telephone connections. LOBELIAS LOBELIA KATHLEEN MALLARD. New, fine dark blue double flower, 2 in. stock, $2.00 per doz. Julius Roehrs Co., Rutherford, N. J. MASTICA F. O. Pierce Co., 170 Fulton St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. MOON VINES Godfrey Aschmann, 1012 Ontario St., Phlla. For page see List of Advertisers. MOSCHOSMAS Moschosma riparliim, a valuable new Christmas flowering plant. Write for de- scriptive circular and price list. Chas. H. Totty, Madison, N. J. NIKOTEEN APHIS PUNK. Nicotine Mfg. Co., St. Lonls, Mo. NURSERY STOCK John Waterer & Sons, Ltd., American Nursery, Bagshot, England. For page see List of Advertisers. Cottage Gardens Co., Queens, N. Y. Specimen Nursery Stock. For page see List of Advertisers. The Conard & Jones Co., West Grove, Fa, For page see List of Advertisers. The Wm. H. Moon Co., Morrlsvllle, Pa. American Arborvltae. For page see List of Advertisers. Oak Hill Nurseries, 114 Poplar St., Rosllndale, Mass. Berbevls Thunbergil. For page see List of Advertisers. New England Nurseries, Bedford, Mass. Shrubs, Roses and Herbaceous Perenuiali. For page see List of Advertisers. Nursery Stock. N. P. McCarthy & Co., 84 Ilawley St., Boston, Mass. ORCHID PLANTS Lager & Hurrell, Summit, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. Sander, St. Albans, England. Importers, Exporters, Growers, Hybridists. For page see List of Advertisers. Julius Roehrs Co., Rutherford, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. Carrlilo & Baldwin, Secaucus, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. A. Held, 11-19 William St., New York. Selbrecht & Son, Rose Hill Nnrseries, New Rochelle, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Jos. A. Manda, 191 Valley Road, W. Orange, N. J. Orchids, Orchid Baskets, Peat. For page see List of Advertisers. Ordonez, De Nave & Co., Madison, N. J., Box 105. For page see List of Advertisers. PALMS A. Leuthy & Co., Rosllndale, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. Slcbrecht & Son, Rose Hill Nurseries, New Rochelle, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Anton Schulthels, College Point, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Kentia-Phoenix, etc., all sizes. Write for new price list. Julius Roehrs Co., Ruther- ford, N. J. For List of Advertisers See Page 865 June 29, 1907 horticulture: 86$ PAINT AND PUTTY BenJ. Hammona, EMshklU-on-Hudson, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. PAINT AND PUTTY: Ideal Greenhonso Lead; Special Greenhouse Putty. Lord & Barnham, 1133 Broadway, N. Y. PATENTS SIggers & Slggers, Washington, D. C. For page see List of Advertisers. PEONIES Wholesale grower of peonies varieties. Neb. J. F. Rosenfleld, List of 100 West Point, PIPE AND FITTINGS PIPE AND FITTINGS. Cast Iron and Wrought Pipe, Valves, Elbows, Pipe Hooks, Automatic Air Headers, etc. Lord & Bnrnham, 1133 Broadway, N. Y. Pi:.ANT STANDS The Wittbold plant stand. $18.00 per doz. The Geo. Wittbold Co., 1657 Buckingham Place, Chicago. PLANT BED CLOTH Mineralized Rubber Co., 18 Cliff St., N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. POT HANGERS Pot hangers, Kramer's $1 doz. by exp., $1.25 by mall. I. N. Kramer & Son, Cedar Rapids, la. RHODODENDRONS John Waterer & Sons, Ltd., American Nursery, Bagsbot, Eng. For page see List of Advertisers. McHutchlson & Co., 17 Murray St., N. T. For page see List of Advertisers. ROSES M. H. Walsh, Woods Hole, Mass. Hardy Roses, H. T. Roses and Ramblers. For page see List of Advertisers. The Conard & Jones Co., West Grove, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. Thomas Roland, Nahant, Mass. Lady Gay Roses. For page see List of Advertisers. John C. Hatcher, Amsterdam, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Montrose Greenhouses, Montrose, Mass. Grafted Brides and 'Maids on English Manetti. For page see List of Advertisers. Chicago Carnation Co., Jcliet, Hi. American Beauty Plants. For page see List of Advertisers. Baur Floral Co., Erie, Pa. Roses for Benching. For page see List of Advertisers. Low-budded roses. No. 1, $95.00; No. 1 1-2, $65.00 1000. H. T. Jones, Elizabeth, N. J. 1500 American Beauty Plants In 4 In. pots, at $10.00 per 100; $80.00 per 1000. Ad- dress John Klotz'mann, Madison, N. J. Roses, Bride, Bridesmaid, Ivory, 2 1-2 In., shifted from 2 in., $3.00 per 100; $25.00 per 1000. Wm. B. Sands, Lake Roland. Md. Baby Rambler roses, fine dormant stock, one year, $12 per 100, 2 1-4-ln. pot plants, extra well rooted, $4 per 100, $30 per M. Orders booked for delivery now or ajij time up to late spring. Samples free. Brown Brothers Company, Rochester, N. Y. SALVIAS John Scott, Rutland Ed., and E. 45th St., Brooklyn, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. SEEDS ■■ ; , T. J. Grey Co., 32 So. Market St., Boston. Maes. For page see List of Advertisers. Joseph Breck &. Sons 51 and 52 N. Market St., Boston, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. W. Atlee Burpee & Co., Philadelphia. For page see List of Advertisers. J. M. Thorburn & Co., 33 Barclay St., N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. A. T. Boddingtou, 342 W. 14lh St., N. Y. Challenge Pansy Seed. For page see List of Advertisers. H. F. Mlchell Co.. 1017 Market St.. Phlla. Pansy, Cineraria, Primula Seeds. For page see List of Advertisers. James Vlrk's Sons, Rochester. N. Y. Vlck's Superb Pansy Seed. For page see List of Advertisers. HJalmar Hartmann & Co., 12 Stormgade, Copenhagen, Denmark. Cauliflower and Cabbage Seed. For page see List of Advertisers. Rlckards Bros., 37 E. 19th St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Johnson Seed Co.. 217 Market St., Phlla. Kingly Prize-Wlnner Pansles. For page see List of Advertisers. R. & J. Farquhar & Co., 6-7 So. Market St., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. Wm. Elliott & Sons, 201 Fulton St., N. Y. For page see Ust of Advertisers. C. C. Morse & Co., 48-56 Jackson St., San Francisco, Cal. For page see List of Advertisers. H. E. Flske Seed Co., Faneull Hall Sq., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. Augustus Zirngiebel, Needham, Mass. Giant I'ansie.,. For page see List of Advertisers. PANSY SEED— The best obtainable. Francis Brill, Hempstead, N. Y. New stock of Spiraea arguta and Thun- bcrgii. $1.00 per ounce: trade packet by mail, 2.5c. T. N. Hadden, 270 Dudley St., Roxl)ur.v, Mass. I sell only reliable flower seeds. Ask for wholesale catalogue. O. V. Zangen, Hoboken, N. J. Surplus Garden Peas — 50 bu. Alaska, $3.25 per bu.; 40 bu. First and Best, $2.00 per bu. New crop northern Michigan grown; none better. W. F. Allen, Salis- bury, Md. SHEEP MANURE R. & J. Farquhar & Co.. 6 and 7 So. Mar- ket St.. Boston. Pulverized Sheep Manure. For page see List of Advertisers. SHEET MOSS E. A. Beaven, Evergreen, Ala. For page see List of Advertisers. SMALL FRUIT PLANTS Dewberry plants, Lncretla and Austin. $5.00 per 1000, $20.00 per 5000; Premo, $6.00 per 1000, $25.00 per 5000; Turner red rasp- berry plants, $6.00 per 1000, $26.00 per 5000. W. F. Allen, Salisbury, Md. SPHAGNUM MOSS Live Sphagnum moss, orchid peat and orchid baskets always on hand. Iiager & Hurrell, Summit, N. J. SFIREA Splrea, extra fine clumps In leading va- riety. F. W. O. Schmltz, Prince Bay, N. Y. STEAM TRAP E. Hlppard, Youngstown, O. STEVIA C. Elsele, Philadelphia. For page see List of Advertisers. STRAV^BERRT PLANTS Strawberry plants, 90 best varieties, stock unexcelled. Ask for prices on what you want. W. F. Allen, Salisbury, Md. VEGETABLE PLANTS Millions of vegetable plants. Fifteen varieties cabbage, $1.00 per 1000. Cash. Catalogue. F. M. Pattington, SclplovlUe, N. Y. Danish Bail Head Cabbage — Strong, straight root-pruned plants, ready for field, from the best imported seed, $1.50 per 1000. Frank Shearer & Son, Market Gardeners, Binghamton, N. Y. 50,000 large 4-jear old Barrs Mammotb Asparagus roots, $6.00 per 1000; $25.00 per 5000. (500 will fill a sugar barrel.) Ad- dress W. F. Alien, Salisbury, Md. We can furnish Strawberry plants and Asparagus roots from April first to Decem- ber first. Spring prices hold until August first. Hitchcock's Nursery, Agawam, Mass. VENTILATING APPARATUS Plerson U-Bar Co., 1 Madison Sq., N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. HItchlngs & Co., 1170 Broadway, N. T. For page see List of Advertisers. Foley Mfg. Co., 471 W. 22nd St.. Chicago. For page see List of Advertisers. J. C. Monlnger Co., 421 Hawthorne Aye., Chicago. The Chicago Lifter. VENTILATING MACHINERY, New Model encased, self-oUIng gear; Standard Model Open Gear. Lord & Bumham, 1133 Broadway, N. Y. VIOLETS. H. A. Molatsch & Son, Nanuet, N. Y. Gov. Herrlck Violet. For page see List of Advertisers. AVILD SMILAX E. A. Beaven, Evergreen, Ala. Southern Smllax. For page see List of Advertisers. WIRE'WORK Reed & Keller, 122 W. 25th St., N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. WIrework. Write for our catalogue. Hoiton & Hunkel Co., Milwaukee, Wis. William E. Hellscher's Wire WorkSw 8ft<» Broadway, Detroit, Mich. The "Just Right" kind. Send for vnc* ilst. Frank W. Ball, 31 East Third Street, Cincinnati, O. All standard frames In stock. Special de- signs made to order In hurry-up time. N. F. McCarthy & Co., 84 Hawley St., Bos- ton, Mass. 'WIRE SUPPORTS The Helm Carnation Support. Write for price. Helm Carnation Support Co., Con- ner.svllle, Ind. WHOLESALE FLORISTS Boston N. F. McCarthy & Co., 84 Hawley St., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. H. M. Robinson & Co., 16 Province St., and 9 Chapman Pi., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. George A. Sutherland Co., 34 Hawley St., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. Welch Bros., 226 Devonshire St., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. In writing fo Advertisers l(indly mention Horticulture 864 HORTICULTURE, June 29, 1907 WHOLESALE FLORISTS— Continned Bnffalo Wm. F. Kasting Co., 383-87 Ellicott St., Buffalo, N. 1". For page see List of AdvertlserB. Chicago Cbas. W. McKellar, 51 Wabash Av., Cblcago. For page see List of Adrertlsen. Peter Relnberg, 61 Wabasb At., Chlcafo. For page see List of Advertisers. A. L. Randall Co., 19-21 Randolph St, Chicago. For page see List of Advertlserg. B. V. Wlnterson Co., 45-49 Wabash At*., Chicago. For page see List of Advertisers. Poehlmann Bros. Co., 35 Randolph St., Chicago. For page see List of Advertisers. Detroit Michigan Cut Flower Exchange, 38 & 40 B roadway. For page see List of Advertisers. Ne\r Tork J. K. Allen, 106 W. 28th St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Wm. Stuart Allen Co., 53 W. 28th St., New Kork. For page see List of Advertisers. J. S. Fcnrlch, 110 W. 28th St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Ford Bros., 48 W. 28th St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. H. E. Froment, 57 W. 28th St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Alex. J. Guttman, 43 W. 28th St. New York. For page see List of Advertisers. E. C. Horan, 55 W. 28th St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. A. H. Langjahr, 55 W. 28th St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. James McManus, 42 W. 28th St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Chas. Mlllang, 50 W. 29th St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. John I. Raynor, 49 W. 28th St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. W. F. Sheridan, 39 W. 28th St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Traendly & Schenck, 44 W. 28th St.. New York. For page see List of Advertisers. A. L. Young & Co., 54 W. 28th St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. John Young, 51 W. 28th St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Moore, Heutz &■ N.isli, 55 and 57 \V. 20tU St., New Yurli. For page see List of Advertisers. Philadelphia W. E. McKIssIek, l^zT Filbert St., Phlla- delphia. Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. Leo Nlessen Co., 1209 Arch St., Phlladel- phla. Pa. For page see List cf Advertisers. The S. S. Peanock-Meehan Co., 1608-18 Ludlow St., Philadelphia, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. Edward Reid, 1526 Ranstead St., Phll«- deiphla. Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. Fittsbnrg J. B. Murdoch & Co., 646 Liberty St., Pittsburg, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. New Offers in This Issue. ACACIA PUBESCENS. Albert Dirwanger, 422 Congress St., Port- land, Me. For page see List of Advertisers. BEGONIAS; TUBEROSES. Johnson Seed Co., Philadelpliia. For page see List of Advertisers. CHRYSANTHEMUMS. Castle Grove Greenhouses, Danville, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. FERNS IN FLATS. Stumjjp & Walter Co., 50 Barclay St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. GARDEN SEEDS. Francis Brill, Hempstead, L. I., N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. GERANIUMS. Burgess & Cooney, 77 Lebanon St., Maple- wood, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. KENTIA PALMS. August Kolker & Sons, 31 Barclay St., New York. For page see List of .\dvertisers. PANSY, CINERARIA, PRIMULA SEEDS. Henry F. Mlebell Co., Philadelphia. For page see List of Advertisers. ROSES, AMERICAN BEAUTY AND RICHMOND. C. H. Totty, Madison, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. S. A. F. VISITORS WELCOME. S. S. Pennock-JIeehan Co., Philadelphia. For page see List of Advertisers. VARIEGATED AGAVES. M. B-jllocke, 85th St. and 2d Ave., Brook- lyn, N. Y. For page see List of Advertiser.^. WANTS, FOR SALE, ETC. " Advertisements in this column one cent a word. Initials count as words. Cash with order. All correspondence addressed "care HORTICuL- TURE" should be sent to J J Ham- ilton Place, Boston. HELP WANTED HORTICULTURE needs a wide- awake representative in every town in the land. Good commissions paid on advertising and subscriptions. If you are ambitious, write for terms. WANTED — Single head gardener on pri- vate estate with first-class experience un- der glass and outside. Protestant. Wages .$50 to $60 per month and board. Reply to "Gardener," No. 6 South Market Street, P.oston, Mass., care of R. & J. Farquhar & Co. SITUATIONS WANTED SITUATION WANTED As working foreman or head gardener. Age 38; mi-rrled. Best of reference. New England preferred. H. W., care HORTI- CULTURE. POSITIONS WANTED for head garden- ers and assistants; for further Information apply to W. W. Rawson & Co., 5 Dolon St., Boston, MasD. NEWS NOTES. .Tohn Lamont, Jr., will start in the florist business in S. Hadley Palls, Mass. W. L. Taylor of Minnesota and J. B. Saunders will start in the nursery business near Mandan, N. D. P. & W. Topel have Uken the greenhouses of C. Bussjaeger at St. Paul, Minn., for a term of years. A new office and salesroom have been added to the equipment of the Riverside Greenhouses, Lansing, Mich. Arthur Kidder has purchased the greenhouses of Jones Potter, North Beverly, Mass., and will move them to Conant street. The New England Trade Press Asso- ciation met on June 20 at the Boston Club and elected officers as follows: Pres., Henry h. Johnson; vice-pres., E. B. Pillsbury, P. P. Cutler, W. J. Stewart; sec-treas., L. P. R. Langelier; ex. com., W. L. Terhune, I. P. Fox. CLUB AND SOCIETY NOTES. The rose show of the North Shore Horticultural Society will be held July 10 and 11, on the grounds of the Essex County Club, Manchester, Mass. A preliminary meeting of the dahlia growers of Ansonia, Derby and Sey- mour, Ct., was held on June 21, and a committee was appointed to prepare by-laws and rules to be presented at a meeting on July 12, when permanent officers will be elected. Ou June 17 Jno. Trumbull addressed the members of the New London County Horticultural Society (Conn), on "Our Native Orchids." Under the auspices of this society State Ento- mologist W. E. Britton delivered an illustrated lecture on June 22 on "Care of trees and how to preserve them from insects." The Gardeners' and Florists' Club of Boston will hold a field day in the Boston Parkways on Saturday, June 29. The place of meeting is Audubon road, Riverway, and Brookline avenue. Memljers should take Brookline ave- nue cars via Ipswich street, or any Beacon street car to Audubon road, then walk (two minutes) to River- way. A DESIRABLE GIFT FOR YOUR EMPLOYEE. There can be no more useful and ap- propriate present than a subscription to HORTICULTURE. The more he reads HORTICULTURE the better service he will render you. If you want to give five or more we will be glad to make a special discount, on application. Other Useful Books. The Horticulturist's Rule-Book. Bailey. Price, 75 cents. Chrysanthemum Manual. Smith. Price, 40 cents. The Chrysanthemum. Herrington. Price, 50 cents. How to Make Money Growing Violets. Saltford. Price, 25 cents. Dwarf Fruit Trees. Waugh. Price, 50 cents. The American Carnation. C. W. Ward. Price, $3.50. PRICES QUOTED IN THESE COLUMNS ARE FOR DEALERS ONLY Ks"e^'i*rlr.i.?''H*o??ffluM June 29, 1907 HORTICULTURE 865- List of Advertisers Page Allen J. K 858 AUen Wm. Stuart Co.8j8 Americao Nursery — 840 Aschmacn Godfrey. •• 840 Atlanta Floral Co. . . -855 Birrows H.H. & Son. 839 Baur Floral Co 839 BayersdorferH.&Co. 854-856-857 Beavcn E. A 859 Bjddington A.T. 851-853 Boston Flonst Letter Co 855 Boston Plate and Win- dow Glass Co 866 B.-eck Joseph & Sons 851 Bfeitmeyer*s J. Sons. 855 Bridgeman's Seed Warehouse 851 Brill Francis. 851 BuUockeM 838 Burgess & Cooney. ..853 Barpee W. A. & Co. .851 Cirrillo & Baldwin ... 839 Castle Grove Green- houses 8^8 Castle W.W ..867 Chicago Carnation Co 838 Clarke's David, SonsSss Clipper Lawn Mower Co 866 Conard & Jones 840 CookeG. H 855 Cottage Gardens 840 Cowee A 838 Crowl Fern Co 859 Dirwanger A 838 Donohuc W. H 85-; Doraer F. Sons & C0.838 Dreer H. A 867 Dysart R.J 856 Eiwards Folding Box Co 856 EiseleC 853 E'lioltWm. & Sons.. 850 E;ler J G 867 Ernest W. H.. 866 Exotic Nurseries 839 Farquhar R. & J. & Co 851 FelthouseB J. E 853 FenrichJ.S 8;9 Fiske.H.E. Seed Co.Sst Foley Mfg. Co 866 Ford Bros 858 Froment H. E 858 Gal»in Thos. F 855 Getmore Box Factory859 GreyT. J. Co 851 Gude Bros. Co 8^5 Gjttman Alex. J 858 Hail Asso. 867 Hammond Paint& Slug Shot Works 866 Hartmann Hjalmar & Co 851 Hatcher, John C 840 Hauswirth P. J. ....855 Herbert David & Son 838 Hews A. H. & Co.. ..866 Hilfinger Bros 866 Hitchings&Co 868 Horan 1. C 858 Jacobs S. & Sons . . . .867 Johnson Seed Co 851 Johnston Healing Co.8f 6 Juul, K. E S53 Kasting W.F 859 Kervan Co., The ....859 King Cons. Co 867 KoralMfg. Co 855 Kroeschell Bros 867 Kramer Bros. Fdy. Co 865 Lager&Hurrell 839 Langjahr. Alfred H. ..859 Lenker Clias 839 Pago Leuthy A. & Co 853 Lord & Burnhara Co. 868 Manda Jos. A 839 M*:Carihy N. F. .S38-859 McConnell Alex. . .. 855 McHutctiinson & Co. 840 McKellar Charles W. 856 McKissick, W. E 856 McManus Jas S58 MichellH. F. Co. ...851 Michigan Cut Flower Exchange 859 Millang CTiarles 851! Miller Theo 855 Mineralized Rubber Co 866 Milling, A 853 Molaisch H. A. a Son 838 Moninger J. C 867 Montrose Greenhou- ses 838 Moon Wm. H. Co 840 Moore, Henlz & Nash 859 Morse C.C. & Co.. ..851 Murdoch J. B.&C0..859 Murray Samuel 855 New England Nur- series 840 Niessen Leo Co.. 838-856 Oak Hill Nurseries . 840 OrdonezDeNave&Co.839 PalethorpeP. R 866 Park Floral Co 855 Pennock-Meehan Co. 856-857 Perkins St, Nurseries. 853 Pierce F. 0 867 Pierson F. R. Co 852 PiersonU Bar Co 868 Poehlmann Bros. Co.. 856 Randall A. L. Co.. ..856 Ray nor John 1 858 Reed& Keller 859 ReidEdw 856 Reinberg Peter 856 Rickards Bros 851 Robinson H.M. & C0.859 Roehrs Julius Co 839 Roland, Thomas ... 840 Rolker August & Sons 838-866 Rose Hill Nurseries .840 Sander & Son 839 Schaum & Van Tol ..840 Scheepers John & Co,838 Schultheis Anton . . . 838 Schulz Jacob 855 Scott, John 853 Sheridan W. F 858 Siebrecht & Sons 840 Siggers & Siggers 867 Situations & Wants.. 864 Skidelskv S. S 83S Smith W.C 853 Smyth Wm. J 855 Stearns A. T. Lumber Co 867 Stumpp & Walter Co. 839 Sutherland Geo. A. Co 856 ThorburnJ.M. &C0.8SI TottyChas. H 838 Traendly & Schenck.858 Valentine, J. A 855 Vick'sjas. Sons 851 Vincent R. Jr. &Sons.853 Walsh M. H.... 840 Waterer John & Sons. 840 Weber F. C 855 Weber H. & Sons 838 Welch Bros 856 Winterson E. F. Co.. 856 Yokohama Nurseries Co 338 Young A. L.St Co.... 858 Young John 858 Young, Thos. Jr 855 Young & Nugent 855 Zirngiebel August. . . .850 Is Your Name In The Above List? If Not, Why Not? GREENHOUSES BUILDING OR CON- TEMPLATED. New. New Ptiris, O. — Neil Mitchell, one house. New London, Ct. — Ertward A. Smitli, one house. Linden, Mass. — C. S. Fielding, one house, lOu ft. El Paso, 111.— Wolk Florist Co., two houses, 12x100. Tacoma, Wash. — Tacoma Cemetery Co., one house, 25x125. Everett, Mass.— F. W. Osgood, one carnation house, 60 ft. New Castle, Pa. — Henry Weinschenk, vegetable house, 125x160. Swampscott, Mass.— E. G. Blaney, two houses, one 100 ft. long, one 50 ft. Schoolcraft, Mich. — Cropsou and Chauncey Simonds, two houses, each 2^x100. Additions. Salem, 0. — Wm. Mundy, two houses, 20x175. Omaha, Nebr. — Peterson Bros., rose houses. Adams, Mass. — A. J. Boothman, ad- dition, 25x40. N. Tewksbury, Mass. — Jesse Trull, one house 20x150. Benton Harbor, Mich. — F. L. Torn- quist, one house, 16x50. Chicago, 111.— George Wittbold Co., one house: Peter Reinberg, remodel- ling range of houses. 857,061. 857,162. 857,182. 857,195. 857,319. 857,352. 857,412. 857,503. LIST OF PATENTS. Issued June 18, 1907. Straddle or Gang Plow. Rufus C. Henderson, Kankakee, 111. Cultivator. Frank E. Davis, La Crosse, Wis. Hand Potato Digger. Fiank R. Lancaster, So. Whitney, Ind. Seed Distributer. Fi'ank R. Packham, Springfield, Ohio, assignor to The American Seeding Machine Co., Springfield, Ohio. Virgin Ground Plow. James H. Tripp, Vanceboro, N. C, assignor to Joseph B. Harvey, Vanceboro, N. C. Cultivator. Henry E. Kline, Terre Haute, Ind., assignor of one-third to Henry Meyer, Terre Haute, Ind. Sweep Rake. Frederick Nel- son, Driscoll, N. D. Riding Attachment for Plows. Edward Walbaum, Web- ster, S. D. Among the signs of advancing civ- ilization in Hariiut. Turkey, is a plan to establish a model farm where American methods and implements will be used and it is expected that a graduate from the Mass. Agricultural College at Amherst will be secured to take charge of the enterprise. THEY'RE STICKING OUT all over these pages. WHAT ? Bargains In good stock. The Kramer Bros. Fdy. Go. DAYTOM, OHIO. Largest Vase Manufacturers in the U. S. Write to Department 3 for Catalog and Prices if Interested. CUT FLOWER MARKET REPORTS. Conlinued from page %7. June weddings and TWIN CITIES graduating exercises have kept the trade doing something until this past week but it appears that trade has now dropped flat. Stock is plentiful and can be bought at close prices. Roses are in abundance and a great many of them find their way to the dumP' pile. Carnations are coming in smaller although as yet the retailers ha\e not reduced their prices. Trade will be dull from now on. All flowers have WASHINGTON taken a tumble in price and are com- ing In in quantities, particularly car- nations. Roses seem to be a little more in favor than anything else. Richmond taking the lead. The hot weather is damaging the sweet pea crop to a marked degree. Everything is in need of rain. A good shower now would do untold good to both vegetables and flowers. INCORPORATED. Glen Bros, Rochester, N. Y.; E. S. Mavo, G. M. Rappert, R. A. Mayo; capital, $650,000. Albert F. Amling Co., Maywood, 111.; A. F. Amling, Caroline Amling, Wm. Collatz; capital, $50,000. The Melz Floral Co. has started in business at Page Ave. and King's Highway, St. Louis. 866 HORTICULTURE June 29, 1907 ad you any trouble with the MARCH WIND coming through crack or crevice in the Greenhouse? i^'w:rai:i::^ox?v» «s I Old English m SEMI-LIQUID Glazing Putty and ELASTIC will stop the trouble. Put up In i6 pound cans; so and 80 pound buckets. A SUPBRB PAINT, with twenty years' record to back it up, for Hammond's Greenhouse White, d-d rv- wood or iron Greenhouses" ,t"„"Twhere"ou pu. it.' InVl'^fls'^lo/ls 7r"3l.'S;*.1o°n''s "'"" "l"^°'i°J.!..'**J^I *-°.^'-"^ ^"°^ *°'"*S' Fishkill-on-Hudson, New York. m m m m m w m w w The Best Bug Killer and Bloom Saver For PROOF Write to P.R.PaletliorpeCo. LOUISVILLE, Kr. Why not try ANCHOR GREENHOUSE HOSE on your ne Plant Bed Cloth Mineralized Rubber Co. IB Cliff Street, Mew York on your nert order. protects from frost, in- jects, etc., and still al- lows free circulation of BOSTON PLATE & WINDOW GLASS CO. GREENHOUSE 6LASS German and American ?61to287ASt., BOSTON 20-22 Canal St. Standard Flower . . POTS If your greenhouses are within 500 miles of tne Capitol, write us, we can save you money W. H. ERNEST, 28th and M Street WASHINGTON D. C. Anything of Value to the profession CAN BE SOLD through advertising in Horticulture STEEL RETURN TUBULAR Steam BOILERS Water What F. R. Pierson says : Johnston Heating Co., New York City Gentlemen. -The internally fired steel boilers which you lustalleJ last fall are giving us great satisfaction Ihey heat very q iickly and are very economical. We ire exceedingly well pleased with them and thev have more than met our expectations.-Very truly yours, F. R. PlERSON Co. JOHNSTON HEATING CO. 1133 Broadway, NEW YORK CITY WRITE FOR CATALOG AND PRICES The Mower that will kill all the Weeds in your Lawn. If you keep the weeds cut so they do not go to seed nnd cut your grass with- out breaking the small feeders of rojts, the grass will become thick and the 'ceds will disappear. fhl™ PP^'' .*'" *''' '*■ Ask your dealer for them. If they have not g ,t them, helow is the price; No. I -i2-inch Mower $3; No. i-ij.inch Mower $6: c JT'?'""^^ '^'""'I'' *'■■ No. 4-2r-inch Mower $8 bend draft money-order or registered let ler. In writing advertisers, mention HortlcDltnre Between the All Heart and the Sun Dried our Greenhouse Material cannot be surpassed. Our workmanship also cannot be excelled. When you get a greenhouse from us you can be sure it is up-to- date in all respects, and that it will be a good house for many years. FOLEY MFG. CO. CHICAGO. Western Avenue and 26th Street Our visiting .r.ends are heartily welcome 10 call and see us at our handsome new factory. Transfer from any West Side street car to the S. Western Ave. line and get off at 26th St STANDARD FLOWER POTS Packed in small crates, easy to handle. Price per crate " 1500 2 in. pots in crate $4.88 "SooiJJ 15003^ 100Q3 800 3K 5004 3205 1446 5-'S 6.00 5.00 5.80 4.50 4.31 3..6 Price per crate 120 /in. pots in crate$4.2o 60 8 " " 3.00 HAND MADE 48 g in. pots in crate $3.60 48 10 " ■■ ,,.8, =411 " " 3.60 241a " " 4,80 " '4 " " 4.80 S 16 " " 4.50 Seed pans, same price as pots."Send lor nrice lis't'o7 vi::fVil tJ"' "--=-. Hanging Bask'^t^" La'w°' Vases, etc. Ten per cent, off for casl. with order. Address eiinngrer Bros.,Pottcry,Fort Edward.N.y. August Rolker i Sons, Agl.., 31 Barclay St., N. 1. City. June 29, 1907 HOKTl CULTURE 867 WE TOLD YOU SO A YEAR ACO Wherever you find a florist who has used our Circulator you can get a testimonial as to its economy and efficiency. Nothing in the world can take its place. It soon pays for itself in fuel saved without counting the contentment. HERE'S ANOTHER SATISFIED MAN This letter from a Florist who Is reco^iilzed as one of the most progressive young men in New England is worthy of attention Needham, Mass., June 24, 19ii7. COL. W. W. C.\STLE. Boston, Mass. Dear Sir: — The Circulator Installed tor me last fall has given me ondre satisfaction and works well. With the <|uifk circulation received frcn it.^ use there certainly Is a saving of fnel, and If a r.erson wllh a system not I'ipeil so as to get a good circulation was to try the Circulator before laying out too much ex- pense on alteration of piping, I believe they would receive the lieneflt required. Thanking you for tlie uniform courtesy, promtncss and ijuslneis methods you and your employes have always shown me, I remain, Cordially yours, (Signed) PAUL E. RICIIWAOKN. Watch this space next week. We shall present some more letters equally convincing: as to the efficacy of heating: apparatus installed by us In the meantime write for particulars of our new STEEL PLATE HOT WATER BOILER built especially for greenhouse heating. Piping and fitting done according to most approved methods and satisfaction guaranteed. Perfect circulation in all kinds of weather absolutely assured by the use of our ELECTRIC CIRCULATOR. ATTEND TO IT NOW. W. W. CASTLE, Heating Engineer, - I70 summer street, Boston. Mass. IKROESGHELL BOILER the only perfect Hot Water Boiler. Made in fifteen sizes ; for smallest greenhouses up to 50,000 sq. ft. glass to 60° at 15" below zero. Prices and Catalogue on application KROESGHELL BROS. GO. 35 Erie Street, CHICAGO Send other business direct to Washington. Saves time and insures better service. Personal attention guaranteed. Twenty-five years' active service. SPECIALTY: "Working on the Failure* of Others." SIGGERS & SIGGERS PATENT LAWYERS Box 9, National Union Buiidiag Washington, D. C. CREENflOUSE CONSTRUCTION LUMBER John C. noninger Co. 117 E. Blackhawk St., CHICAGO (jYPra fl. TOPtAWANDA. N.Y. toBOfntx SASH BARS 82 feet «r loagei HOT BED SASH PECKY CYPRESS BENCH LUMBER GREENHOUSES ERECTED AND EQUIPPED COMPLETE IF DESIRED S. JACOBS & SONS Manufacturers of GULP CYPRESS GREENHOUSE MATERIAL Jobbers of Glass, Boilers, Pipes, Etc. Catalogue and Prices Upon Request. 1365-1379 Flushing Ave. BROOKLYN, - NEW YORK Write for Circular "D" and Prioea i .MmmmA^^-^^^^^Am^mAmAAmAAAm, K Holds Class Firmly See the ^olnt < PEERLESS OlftelDK Polnti ftrs th.boit. No rights or leftl. Bos of 1.000 poioU 76 ou. pottpftid. HENBT A. DKBEB, 714 ChMtBBl 8«., Fkllft., rft. The A. T. STEAMS LUMBER CO. NEPONSET, BOSTON, MASS. NOW IS^ THE TIME TO INSURE TOUR OLASS AGAINST DAMAGE BY HAIL. For particulars Bddrcss John a. Eslor, Sadt/la Rhrmr. M. J. You'll find something worth reading on every page of this paper. VUSEITNOW. P.O. PIERCE CO. 170 Fulton St., NrW YORK ' 868 HORTICULTURE. June 29, 1907 I 1 BEWARE OF FIXED IDEAS AND By that we mean, don't be the man who just because he has been moderately successful with the all- cypress house, feels that he has the whole greenhouse building matter down to a fine point. We would discard our entire Iron Frame Construction tomorrow if we were certain of something better. That's where we stand on improve- ments ! Although improvements are constantly being made on our Iron Frame Construction, the main features have remained the same for years. It is not a fixed idea, however, but a proven fact that for growing records, lightness and freedom from repairs, it makes a house you can't beat. Write us. HITCHINGS AND CO. GREENHOUSE DESIGNERS AND BUILDERS. Manufacturers of Healloii and Venlllalin^ Apparatus. • 1170 Broadway, NEW YORK. QGGGGGSGQSfi ^VE TOLD YOU LAST 'WE.IE^H. ABOUT THAT NE^V ENCASED, SELF OILING GEAR. OF OUKS; NO^V, HERE'S A ^VORD ABOUT THE STANDARD ONE It's used at the ridge, and for side ventilation. It has the same machine cut worm and machine turned bearings. The shaft is round and the gear wheel double clamped to it and then set-screwed beside — there can be no slipping, and that's a mighty strong point. same: ^vay ^vith the arms — no SLIPPING CHANCE THERE: E:ITHER. SE:ND for. PR.ICES AND GET YOUR name: on the list for NE:Mr catalog we, are printing LORD (SL BURNHAM CO. Qreenhouse Designers and Manufacturer* 1 133 BROADWAY, cor. 26th Street, N. Y. BOSTON Branch: fil9 Tremont Building PHILADELPHIA Branch: 1235 Filbert St. |HE usual iron frame house looks full as well when benched up and stock well grown, but it's with an almost empty U-Bar house like this one, that you get the real value of the wonderful lightness and grace of U-Bar construction- That gutter free curved eave makes an unobstructed space from ridge to sill, for the 24 inch glass. The partitions are so light that without the doors they would scarcely be noticeable. This particular house is left open in the centre for the taller plants in pots. It's a splendid, clean cut invit- ing sort of a house, as thoroughly practical as it is attractive. Did vou get a catalog ? 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