^Iliiiii ^&^ 'TW vt*Y ^^ V ^ ^W * '^('iar^Kf^ni"' ■ - ' ^ ■>^:^^,;*'. ^"•^ .Jft- .^ rV^i^:?* *^' A \ ■ /1» *>:^' *;'^^.> ^Qi^^. * .1 ''„Jfrtw' .Jfe£f X* ''*^r VOL. V. NO. I SUPPLEMENT TO JANUARY 5, 190r HORTICULTURE inde:x to vol. iv Illustrated articles are marked with a* LIBRARY NEW YORK BOTANICAL QARDEfN After Adjournment 57, SI, 235. 289, 499, GOT. Aleyrodes 232 Amaryllis Belladonna 310 — The cycles of the 693 American Carnation Society: — — A worthy cause 597 — Changes in premium list 240 — Carnations registered. .290. 342, 370, 471. 504, 560, 624. — Preparations for Toronto 697 American Civic Association 419 American Institute 287 American Peony Society: — —Address of President C. W. Ward. 55 American Pomological Society.... 342 American Rose Society: — — Executive committee meeting. . . 131, 560 — More prizes 671 .American Seed Trade Association: — — Annual convention 21 — Annual report 293 — Importance of full and accurate varietal descriptions 30 Anathema McGorum 627 Appreciated 57 .\rboretum notes 416 .\sparagus Crawshawii 469 ♦Aster, A fine 345 * Auto, A decorated 381 *Azalea amoena 5 Bacteria, Functions of, and origin of species 465 Baltimore. Gardeners' Club of. 559, 561 —Brevities 565 *Banquet of Royal Horticultural Society 465 Bay Shore flower show 509 Begonia glaucophylla scandens. *601, 613 Berberis repens 693 Birds and fruits 199 Border, An effective 233 Boston: — —Gardeners' and Florists Club of 63, *108, 247, 287, 313, 395, 418, 529, 558, *559, 624, 697. —Brevities 201, 235 —Exhibition 501, *503 British horticulture 6, 79, 127, 231. 309. 338, 439, 496, 665. Buffalo Florists' Club 166. *313 Bulbs, Early flowering 198 Business changes 111. 133, 177, 567. 636. Calanfhes at Whltinsville. Mass.. California: — —Notes. . . .33, 69, 81, 173. 268. 393. 476. 507. 627. 709. 733. Page Page California : — (Continued). — Fruit growing. Requirements in new varieties 278 Cambium tissue. Growth of 263 Canadian Horticultural Society 58, 287 Cauna Growers' Association 517 Carnations; — — *Alnia Ward 409 — Bottom facts about 311 — *Debutante 457 —Diet of the 621 — *House, A model 517 — Houses, Photographs of 625 — *Imperia! 'i'22 — 'Imperial. House of 557 — Joliet, Notes 636 — *Pink Imperial 721 — Renaming American 625 Cataloges received. .21, 69, 94, 117, 141. 315, 348. 420, 444, 535, 597, 723. Chicago: — — *Banquet 527 —Florists' Club 443 — Group of new plants at show . . . 554 — Horticultural Society of 442 —Show 527, 557 — News notes 441 Christmas carol, A 623 —The florists' 700 — Market reports 727, 733 Chrysanthcnuims 285, 499, 630 — American in France 564 — Commercial culture in England. 415 — *Comoleta 444 — Early, in London 440 —In Pittsburg 564 — In Washington 564 — Introducer of the. The 720 — *Mrs. Westray l.add 473 —Notes 616, 663 — *Mutual Friend 583 — New French 552 — *October Frost 417 — *Onga\va 533 — *Park shows 630 — Single chrysanthemums 720 —Small bush 309 — Some. Popular in France 636 — *Si)ort from Yellow Eaton .. . 441 — Year book 720 Chrysanthemum Society of America: — Address of President Duckham. 504 — Annual meeting 528 — President-elect 529 — Committee to examine seedlings and sports 370 — Special prizes 82. 290 — Work of committees. . .442, 470. 529. 584. 624, 670. Cincinnati Fall Festival Associa- 719 tion 213 ♦Clematis heracleifolia 339 — stans 391 — A comparison 471 Page Cleveland notes 290 Club and society notes.... 15, 34, 106, 213, 317, 343, 471, 509, 531. 561, 624. 671. Columbus Florists' Club 34. 63, «2. 170, 266, 287, 342, *343, 394, /442, 561, 624. 696. j/Conifers and evergreens. Burning of 263 —Ornamental *335, 463, *551, *613, *7]7. Convention the, F"rom the retail- er's standpoint 269 — From the seedsman's standpoint 277 — To make a successful 473 Cornell, Winter courses in horti- culture at 57 Coupon, ulip a 201 Craft and Craftsman 733 'Craig. Robert 170 'Crataegus punctata 063 ♦Cyclamen, Culture of the 197 Cypripedium seedlings. American raised 597 D Dahlia: — New society launched 287, 500 — Is the, of value to the flower grower 367 — Fireburst *577, 586 -From seed 722 — The. under glass 464 — *Thrse wod 393 Dayton. Ohio: — — *Exhibition building. Fair Grounds 49 —Notes 58 — *The convention city 25 Dead one, A 557 Dendrobium nobile 54 — *Forniosum giganteum 367 Detroit Florist Club 418. 442, 584 Detroit doings 441 During Recess: — — *A Philadelphia celebrity; New- York florists' picnic 11 — -Wyndmoor. Pa., baseball 33 — Columl)us Florists' Club outing; Philadelphia diversions; Gar- deners' and Florists' Club of Boston 63 —Picnic of the Gardeners and Florists of Boston; Outing of the Cincinnati florists; Phila- delphia diversions; Pittsburg Floi'ists' Club picnic 93 — *St. Louis Florists' Club picnic. 107 — *George Anderson ; *Dr. George Goebel; Springfield, 0. Florists' Club; Floral carnivals 172 —Buffalo Florists' Club 295 — Boston Bowling score 453 — Bowling between Madison and New York; Tournament of gun- ners' club of Philadelphia 648 Dutchess County Horticultural Society 558 HORTICULTURE Page Editorial: — —Looking ahead: At a standstill: Peony nomenclature: Midsum- mer madness: For a desperate disease a desperate cure: A word to Horticulture's friends 8 — A new use for surplus roses; A better distribution of flowers needed: The floral artist in the exhibition: Importance of the Dayton meeting 32 — Dayton entertainment; The comeliest of flowers: Horticul- ture, gardeners and "literary phonographs": About "Whole- some Chestnuts" 56 —Ornamental horticulture in the West: The gardener and land- scape art: Relief from brown- tail moths; Working for a trust- worthy nomenclature 80 — Organized usefulness; One way to prosperity; Stand by the ship: Popular education in moth killing 104 —Support the S. A. R; The flood tide of prosperity; Watch out for Horticulture's advertisers next week; The "black rot" among the violets 128 —The abundant rains; About phloxes; Gardening taste in England: The S. A. F. moves on; Where are our gardeners to come from? 162 —Overdoing it; A relief from ex- press tyranny; Horticulture for the school children; A model so- ciety 200 —Make the schedules explicit; S. A. F. ladies' auxiliary; The strength of numbers; What "plant registration" does not stand for. 234 — The season of awakening; Ac- tivity on wise lines; Extending the business; Another promising line; Marvellous results possible. 204 —The violet outlook: A new dust- laying process; The parcels post movement; A word for the judges 28S —The demand for hardy winter greenery; Soil adaptability; Why are the seedsmen singled ouf The use of flowers at funerals 312 — Our readers' interests are our in- terests: Training the children in horticulture; Clubs and societies should aid; To stimulate garden fruit culture 340 — The prosperous bulb trade: The qualifications of a gardener: About the house plant: The dahlia in the flower market; Help the exhibitions; The ad- vertising problem 368 — Automobiling affects flower buy- ing; Nurserymen building wise- ly for the future; Our frontis- piece and its lesson; The "fall opening" as a business starter.. 392 —Befriending the shade trees; So- cieties should be upheld; A rapidly developing industry; Again the chrysanthemum 416 — Usefulne.=!S of the early-flowering chrysanthemums; Need of im- provement in packing methods; The spirit of healthy rivalry; Higher salaries in prospect ' where merited; Get in touch with the public: The menace to the flowHr shipping trade 468 Page Editorials: — (Continued). ■ — A topic for club consideration; The single-flowered chrysanthe- mum has a future; O'Mara vs. Burbank; Commercial florists should co-operate with the ex- hibitions 498 — The sportsman spirit; A sugges- tion to the schedule makers; Present conditions conducive to business enterprise 530 — Something worth reading; Good things held over; Practical phil- anthropy; Wisdom in club and society management 556 — The right spirit and how to manifest it; The Thanksgiving Day trade; The "any other color" classes 582 — Get busy; Our birthday; Don't overlook the advertisers; Give the single-flowered chrysanthe- mums a place; The old, old story 622 — A commendable spirit; About lapa.gerias; The status of the single violet; Financing the ex- hibition 666 — Rose values advancing; The A. C. S. meeting at Toronto: .Arti- ficial vs. disfigured flowers; Planning for the flower shows of 1907 694 — Many happy returns of the day; The "ideal pai)er"; The calanthe has a future in the flower mar- ket; Educated gardeners wanted 718 Elberon Horticultural Society. 34, 58. 170, 313, 394. 442, 584, 670, 696. Blni leaf beetle 157 *Epidendrum paniculalum 495 Express ratf s. Concerning 345 — plundpring 472 F •Factory window boxes 257 Fall grass on the lawn... 235, 348, 634 — Eradicating 265 — How to get rid of 417 — More about 475 F"all web worm 339 Fall work 615 Fence. The 619 *Fern house at Prospect Park. . . . 630 Fertilizer. A good 301 Fire record 453, 531 Firm, A new- 60 Florist. The retail in the flower show 159 — A niodarn '. 163 —exhibitions 588. 642 Florists' Hail Association of America 221. 240 'Flower garden arrangement 77 Flower market reports. .. .15, 39. 63. 87. Ill, 135, 177. 215, 247, 271. 295. 319. 351, 375, 399. 423. 447. 473. 479. 511. 535, 567. 591, 641. 645, 679. 703. Flower shows. Coming 443 — recent .' 269 -Useful late fall 495 Foreign notes 497 Forestry in Massachusetts 473 French National Chrysanthemum Society 597 Frontis|)iece, Our 417, 469 Fruit show, A great 417 G Gardeners, Movements of. 107. 532, 677 Glass. Belgian 474 — Greenhouse and present tarltt relation 734 — Import duty as it affects florists 357 Page Glass: — (Continued). — Question as it affects green- house men 598 'Gladiolus Harvard 586 Greenhouses, A return trap for. . . 186 Greenhousfs building and pro- jected 22. 46. 70. 94, 117, 142. 185. 221. 253, 278. 326, 357, 382. 430, 454, 486, 51T, 542, 574, 598. 686, 734. — Construction 430, 485 Growers. Private "pull" 106 Gudo, .Messrs. sea the far West. . . 290 H Habermehl show 509 Hartford Florists' Club 82 *Hartniann, Hjalmar 293 Heliotropes. Latest varieties of . . . 163 Hibiscus syriacus Meehanii. .*433. 440 Hole. Dean, Memorial to 441 Horticulture in Boston 78 —Growth of, in Nebraska 232 House, A well built 117 Huntington Horticultural and Agricultural Society 443 ♦Hyacinths, A field of . . . 361 •Hydrangea arborescens alba grandiflora 53 — petiolaris 315 I Ilex Wilsoni 29 Incorporated. . .46, 59. 93, 111. 142. 185, 253. 278. 301, 357. 405, 477. 511. 640. 686. 722. Insect, New imported Japanese... 583 In vacation time 57 Iris Kaempferi *145, 163 K Kirkaldy, A libel on 700 L I^b '1. A fadeless 277 Lapagerias 620 Lenox Horticultural Society. . . .10, 213, 317, 470, 558. 624. 696. — *First prize group at 545 Lake Geneva Gardeners' and Fore- men's Association 419, 558 Los Angeles notes 733 •Loveless, Alfred J 521 M Madbury, N. H., A vi;5it to 697 Manchuria. Farm and garden seeds in 87 Maryland State Horticultural Society 58. 67ii Massachusetts Horticultural So- ciety.. 10. 34, 82, 132, 213, 240, 269, 287. 342, 394. 417, 418, .442, 501, •503, 558, *559, 670. Medford, Mass., Plant notes at. . . . 9 Meeting. A great 719 Melons under glass 471 .Minneapolis plantings 476 .Minnesota State Horticultural So- ciety 668, 719 Monmouth County Horticultural Society 500 Monologue, A, by R. T. McGoruni. 585 Mont real Notes 81 Morris County Gardeners' and Florists' Club 31, 87. 106. 317, 419, 500, 584. 696. Moss. Fadeless 271 Moth Fight in New England, The. 29 —The hickory tussock 129 — Region, In the 555 •Musa sa])iei>tum 285 N Nashua. N. H.. news 21 Nassau County Horticultural So- cietv 58. 166. 418. 502 HORTICULTURE Page National Council of Horticulture 471, 584. fi97 National Nut Growers' Association 343 Nebraska State Horticultural So- ciety 82 Nephrolepis Piersoni . multiceps *489, *499 Nerine 496, *625 New Bedford: — Exhibition nx In — Horticultural Society. . . .58, 313. 470, 560 —•Seedlings 473 New England Dahlia Society.... 500 New Haven County Horticultural Society 313, 531 New .Jersey Floricultural Society 34. 131, 290, 394, 500, 560, 669 New London Count.v Horticultural Society 393 New Orleans Horticultural So- ciety ■ 584 Newport ; — Horticultural Society 58, 106. 166. 266, 370, 470, 696 — Moving large trees at 720 — News and trade notes 348, 472 —Notes 81. Ill, 289, 370, 667 — Personals 57, 23.5 — Show. Echoes from 201 — Silver wedding at 429 New York: —Florists' Club 11, 290, 395, 529. 670 — Horticultural Society of 370 — *Flower store 385 News notes 22, 69, 82, 107, 142, 215. 235. 277, 301, 325, 345, 371, 406. 417, 444. 473, 508, 531, 573. 591, 642, 676, 701, 725 North Shore Horticultural So- ciety 10, 82, 266 North Shore chat 343 Notable house warming, A 573 *Nymphaea Bissetii 329 O Obituaries: Bachler, Joseph Bishop, James N Block, Abrani Burton, Mrs. George Cartwright. Mrs. Elizabeth... Clark. Charles W Clark, Edward D Clarke. Charles B *Conard. Alfred F Grossman. Edson M Dickinson, I. P Dillon. ,1. L 472. ♦Donohue, P. .1 *Doogue. William Doyle, L. J Elliott. W. C Ellwanger, George Bmslie, Alexander Faulkner, George A Galligan. M Garthly. Mrs. .1. P Goebel. Paul Graves, Henry Hallock. Mrs. E. V ♦Hartshorne, James Hefling, Thomas Hodgman. F. E Johnson. Joseph F Joy, Mrs. Thomas S Lamberson. G. H Lynch. Mts. Margaret Mendenhall. R. J Mentzmaier. Mrs. E. E Millang. Mrs. August Moore. Mrs. George Muriihy. Peter H Nelson. John *Patten. George W Page Obituaries: — (Continued). Keck. Hans 472 Rcddy, Mrs. Mary A. E 33 Reynolds, F. J 371 Rogers, Isaac 725 Schillo. Matthias C 33 Searles. Theo 371 Shepard. Mrs. T. B 316 Thomas. Edna 107 Thomi)son. C. F 441 *Tiirnley, C. W 371 *Ulrich. Rudolph 561 Ullrich. Lewis 472, *505 Van Geert, Mme. Auguste 57 Vick. .lames-. 677 Warburton, James 265 Ward. Marshall 289 * Weir. James, Jr 141 White. E. L 441 Wielandy. John W 725 Wilson. W. S 561 Winship, John 725 Woltemate, Albert 725 Zimmerman. Albert 677 Observations by Uncle John 588 Oncidium sphacelatum 7 — *Concolor 29 Orchid seedlings 103 — Do roots gather vapor of water from the air 158 Ottawa Horticultural Society.... 34 591 141 170 725 265 533 107 289 698 638 405 *505 405 505 533 677 638 141 235 81 3l6\ 417 ^ 265 677 170 677 591 81 81 725 638 441 341 505 472 107 472 289 Pacific Const notes — Horticultural Society Palm house. Interior of Pansies. Exhibition Parcels post. An experimental rural Paris autumn show *Parkersburg, W. Va., A model es- tablishment Park Woodlands and plantations. — Story of a great Pasadena Gardeners' Association. Patents. List of . . . .70. 94, 221, 357, 382. 454, 486, 517. 574, 59S, 686, 734 Pawtuckjt enterprise, A Pea, sweet. Review for 1906 — 160 acres of — In winter — New *Peony Festlva Maxima, Field of. Perfectly satisfied Personal 15. 33, 57, 81, 111, 170, 201, 235, 265, 315, 351, 370, 393, 417, 469. 499, 557, 627, 676 Philadelphia: — Club honors Mr. Dickson — Consolidation — Bulb trade notes —Florist Club of 131, 266, 370, —Notes 15, 46, 69, 141, 247, 351. 372, 393, 429, 477, 533, 565, 589. 640, 679, 724 — Personals 81 —Show ! Phloxes Phoenix Robelini *Picea (Spruce) ♦Pierson. F. R. Co. Nurseries Pittsburgh and Allegheny Garden- ers' and Florists' Club 58, 213. 287, 394, 529, 669 Plant notes. Hardy Plants, Two new — Acclimatization, International conference on — A new fibre —Tissues 3.37. ^91. 466. — *.\quatic — Grouping of. At exhibitions —Imports 638, 671, Points. What are — An English scale of *Pot cover. A good 315 560 713 310 293 562 564 45 111 342 685 129 397 129 420 57 81 34 177 444 509 106 501 160 6 551 33 55 625 184 553 341 581 699 664 685 G74 Page Progress uijward 695 Proud of Wirth 685 *Prunus pendula 97 Publications received 69. 117. 5M8. 685 *Pyrus Mains Halliana 159 R Random reflections and reminis- cences 155 *Ra\vson's seed store, W. W 563 Reappraisements filed 586 Representatives, Horticulture's... 557 Rhododendrons at Wellesley . . . .*1, 5 Rhode Island Horticultural So- ciety 317 Richmond. Rambling returns from 557 Robinson, H. M. & Co.'s opening. . 477 *Rockeries and Alpine gardening. 261 Rochester's park system 627 ♦Rodriguezia venusta 286 Rose growers. A problem for. . . . 161 Rose House wisdom. . .53, 286, 336. 620, 709 — Hermosa 54 — *0f Sharon 440 — *The Farquhar 305 Roses: — Some remarks about 39 — New at Newtonards 231 s St. Louis Florists' Club 82,. 170. 313. 418, 442. 471, 531, 584, 696 — Coming to the front 395 —Exhibition 471 — Horticultural Society 669 — Proposed flower show at 671 — Shaw banquet at 201 St. Paul, A model fiower store at. 477 San Francisco notes 141, 235, 453. 567 Scales 33 Schyzophragma hydraugeoides. . . *225, 232 Seed cases. Mice-proof 36 Seed trade: Seed Trade Association; Onion seed crop; Seed trade notes. ... 21 — Broad Beans 672 — Market for American seeds.... 183 — Opposed to free seeds 117. 698 — Notes 59 — Seedsmen and civic improve- ment 344 —Topics 83, 109, 132, 183, 212, 244, 292. 315. 346, 372, 396, 420, 445. 474. 508. 532, *563, 586. 632, 672, 698. 722 Sheep manure, A warning about. 133 *Sim. William, A visit to 9 Societ.\' of American Florists and Ornamental Horticulturists; —Hotels at Dayton. 0 10 — Convention topics; In the con- vention city 35 — Proceeds of the Dayton souve- nir book 63, 81 — Cincinnati to Dayton 81 — Doings at Dayton; New York and Boston to Dayton; Chi- cago to Dayton via Big Four; .\ Presidential suggestion 105 — A trip to Chicago 106 — Program in brief; Concerning arrival in Dayton 130 —Florist Club of Philadelphia; Convention sports 131 — *Dayton is all ready; Philadel- phia notes 164 — *H. M. Altlck 165 — *George Asmus 165 — *H. B. Beatty 165 — *Horace M. Frank 165 — *.L B. Heiss 165 — *W. F. Kasting 165 H O RTl CU LTURE Page Society of American Florists and Ornamental Horticulturists: — (Continued). — *W. J. Stewart 165 —Map of Dayton *166, 167 —♦President-elect W. J. Stewart. 193 — Convention at Dayton 202 — President's address 202 — Secretary's report 204 — Treasurer's report 206 — The bowling contest 206 —Election of officers 206 — *P. J. Hauswirth 206 — Extracts from state vice-presi- dents' reports 207 — Recent improvements in retail- er's methods of offering flowers 208, 242 — Teaching horticulture in the public schools 209 — Convention story continued .... 236 — Report of superintendent of trade exhibition 237 — Judges awards on trade ex- hibits; Report of judges on out- door exhibits; Convention notes 238 — Address of welcome; The evolu- tion of the florist; The birth- day bouquet 239 — Convention ginger jar; Shooting tournament 240 — The ideal private gardener and his work 241 — An acknowledgement 265 — Ladies take notice 266 —John Westcott *281, 289 — Ladies' Auxiliary 500. 584 — First prize essay 502 — Second prize essay 626 — Mr. Wirth appointed director.. 697 ■ — Department of plant registra- tion 15. 34, 58, 132. 342, 442, 560. 624, 697 Page Society of Southern Florists and Ornamental Horticulturists 671 Soil fertility, Rpport on 293 — Sterilizing hothouse 723 South Shore doings 290 Southern California Horticultural Society 560 Sport, A remarkable and its pos- sible origin 719 Sports 674, 721 Sportsman spirit in the exhibition. The 619 Spraying 197 •Stanhopea oculata 439 ♦Strawberry field, A fine 163 — forcing 467 ♦Succulents, A bed at Washington 121 — 'Prospect Park greenhouses... 625 Supplements, Our colored 369, 623 Suppressing dust on roads and playgrounds 585 Symplocos crataegoides 583 T Tarrytown Horticultural Society 82. 470, 509 ♦Thorburn seed warehouse 397 Toledo Florists' Club 106 ♦Tomato, Blossom end rot of.... 233 — Fresh for Christmas 581 Toronto Gardeners' and Florists' Association 342 Totty, Charles H *657, 665 Trade vs. civic improvement so- cieties 585, 667 Tree. A beautiful 338 — Smoke to save from frost 55 Treasury decisions under tariff laws 589 TriCity Florists' Club 10, 170, 597 Tropical beds •. 618 Turf and manure 474 Twin cities. Business notes of 429, 444, 574 •Tulip field, Holland 372 Page U Useful ideas 106 —Tool, A 686 V Vacations over 265 — Notes, extracts of 497 Vegetables for exhibition 31 Vermont horticulturists meet 668 W Washington. D. C: -Florists' Club of 34, 166 — wants a commission house 429 We cover the country 695 Wedding decoration ♦73, 81 Weed killer, A home-made 289 ♦Welch Bros.. Boston, New whole- sale quarters of 369 ♦Weld, S. M 559 ♦Westwood. T. H 559 Westcott, John *281, 289 Wheat screenings not fed to sheep at Chicago stock yards 201 White Marsh. Md., A visit to 349 WTiolesome chestnuts. .. .265, 341, 469. 499 Why are flowers double and what for? 614 Worcester County Horticultural . .Society 418, 558 Worthy cause. A 597 ♦Wreath, A memorial 343 COLORED PLATES ISSUED WITH VOLUME IV. Ilex Wilsoni; Carnations Enchan- tress, White Lawson, and a red seed- ling; High grade fancy pansies; Daf- fodils Peter Barr, Weardale Perfec- tion, Monarch; May-flowering tulips; Carnation Britannia. THE INDEX WHICH APPEARS ON THESE PAGES HAS A VALUE BEYOND ITS ORDINARY PURPOSE AS A GUIDE TO THE CONTENTS OF VOLUME 4. 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- SCRIBERS FIFTY CENTS! CAN YOU DO BETTER THAN TELL YOUR FRIENDS ABOUT IT? Rhododendrons at Wellesley. U3 I as fioRrsrfFiANrM4Jv. 10MCAPE Garden Ei L r^<^5 U // Nd/nf/roh^nice. Bq/ro//, Mas J. horticulture: July 7, 1906 [wmI HAGEMANN & CO. I Wholesale Importers and Exporters of Bulbs i 55 DEY STREET, ■ - NEW YORK • Sole Importers and Proprietors of i( DflVAl fl IIQTCDQ " the Celebrated Bermuda Harrisll Lily nil I HL ULUO I tnO Finest, Surest and Most Prolific Flowering Lily in the World "NONE BETTER" I \ I HOTH O US E GRAPE VINES, fine strong, two and three year old canes, Black Hamburg, Muscat Alexandria and other varieties Rose Hill Nurseries, NEW ROCHELLE, N. Y. KILLARNEY The most profitable Rose to date. Strong, thrifty young plants. $10 per 100. $vo PC- i.ooo SIEBRECHT&SON Rose Hill Nursery NEW ROCHELLE. N. Y. J. H. TROY, New Rochelle, N. Y. Lilium Harrisii LiliumLongiflorum and all other BULBS for FLORISTS. Send us your requireinentfl for apecial prices. CYCAS REVOLUTA STEMS just arrived from Japan. Sizes and prices on application. ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS NANUS at $3.00 per 1000 Seeds. Special price on large quantities. BAMBOOS In Pots and Tubs, all sizes, in 20 varieties Dahlia Roots and Plants DAVID HERBERT & SON, Successors to L. K. Peace. k, Inc. A.TCO, IV. J. Look throtigh the Buyers' Directory and Ready Reference Guide. You will find some good offers there also. M. THORBURN & CO. 36 Cortlandt St., New York ROSE PLANTS Per loo looo RICHMOND, 25^.in..iancy stock $6.00 $50.00 3j6-in., e.vtra fancy 5.00 80.00 Beauties, aH-m., good s!~'ck 5.00 4^.00 3H-iii.. strong stock... 80.00 Rosalind Orr EnfcUsh, 2^-ir.., strong stuck 6.00 Kajserin, aj^-in.. extra fine stock 4.50 40.00 "' 3j4-in., fxtra fine stock 6.50 60.00 Golden Gate, aH-in., extra fine stock.. 4.00 35.00 Uncle John, a^-in., extra fine stock — 4.00 3S-00 Ptffle. 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PYE, FLORIST UPPER NYACK, N. Y. CHRYSANTHEMUMS Good plants from t% in pox<.. Our selection of alt good varieties $2.50 per 100. The H. WEBER & SONS CO. OAKLAND • MARYLAND GERANIUMS DOOTED CUTTINGS for fall delivery in anyquan- ■^^ tity. Orders solicited now. Send for list. Smii-ax, Plumosus, Robustus and Sprencerii. Carefully grown; ready June islh to September islh, at moderate prices. Send for list. ALBERT M. HERR, LANCASTER, PA. ASTER PLANTS Semple's and Queen of the Market. Fine Plants grown from the Best Seed in White, Pink and Lavender. $2.00 per 1000. J. C. SCHMIOT CO. BRISTOL, PA. CHICAGO CARNATION CO. JOLIET, ILL. JAMES HARTSHORNE, Manaeer. Look through the Buyers' Directory and Ready Reference Guide. You will find some good offers there also. HORTICULTURE VOL IV JULY 7. 1906 NO. 1 Published "Weerly by horticulture: publishing co. 11 Hamilton Place, Boston, Mass. Telephone, Oxford 292 "WM. J. STEWART. Editor and Manager subscription price One Year, in advance . To Foreign Countries Single Copies gl.OO 2.0O •OS * ADVERTISING RATES, NET lEK Inch, 30 inches to page . Full Page On Yearly Contract— 52 consecutive TIMES — PERINCH, .70. PER PAGE .90 24.00 COPVRIQHT, 1906, BY HORTICULTURE PUB. CO. Entered as second-class matter December 8, 1904, at the Post Office at Boston, Mass., under the .A.ct of Congress of March 3, 1879. CONTENTS OF THIS ISSUE Page FRONTISPIECE— Rhotloflendrons at Welleslev AZALEA AMOENA— W. H. Waite— Illustrated 5 RHODODENDRONS AT WELLESLEY— T. D. Hatfield. 5 BRITISH HORTICULTURE— W. H. Adsett 6 PHOENIX ROBELENI— A. Dimmock 6 F. R. PIERSON COMPANY NURSERIES— Illustrated. . 7 ONCIDIUM SPHACELATUM— J. Hutchinson 7 EDITORIAL Looking ahead — At a standstill — Peony nomen- clature— Midsummer madness — "For a desperate disease a desperate cure" — A word to Horticul- ture's friends 8 PLANT NOTES AT MEDPORD— T. D. Hatfield 9 A VISIT TO WM. SIMS' GREENHOUSES— Illustrated 9 NEWS OF THE CLUBS AND SOCIETIES Masachusetts Horticultural Society 10 Dayton, Ohio 10 . Exhibition at New Bedford 10 Tri-City Florists' Club '. 10 North Shore Horticultural Society 10 Page NEWS OF THE CLUBS AND SOCIETIES— (Continued) Lenox Horticltural Society 10 Society of American Florists 10 Club and Society Notes 10 DURING RECESS A Philadelphia Celebrity— G. C. W.— Illustrated. 11 New York Florists' Picnic 11 CUT FLOWER MARKET REPORTS Boston, Buffalo, Chicago, Columbus, Louisville, New Y'ork, Philadelphia, San Francisco 15 SEED TRADE TOPICS American Seed Trade Association 21 The Onion Seed Crop 21 Seed Trade Notes 21 MISCELLANEOUS Philadelphia Notes 15 Nashua, N. H., News 21 Catalogues Received ■. 21 News Notes 21 Greenhouses Building and Projected 21 COLORED PLATE WITH NEXT ISSUE I^OCAL REPRESENTATIVES BUFFALO, N. Y.— E. C. Brucker, 385-87 Ellicott SL CHICAGO, ILL.— R. S. Lund, 1034 W. Monroe St. CLEVELAND, 0.— A. L. Hutchlns, 38 Plymouth St COLUMBUS, 0.— M. B. Faxon, 322 E. Broad St CINCINNATI, 0.— Frank W. Ball, Walnut Hills. DETROIT — C. B. Chase, 59 Miami Ave. INDIANAPOLIS, IND.— George B. Wiegand, 1610 N. Mil- noit St LOUISVILLE, KY.— F. L. Schuiz, Jr., 1325 Cherokee Rd. MONTREAL — William Cooper, 568 St Paul St NEWPORT, R. I.— David Mcintosh, Ledge Road. PHILADELPHIA, PA.— George C. Watson, Dobson BIdg., 9th and Market St SAN FRANCISCO, CAL.— Luther Monnette, 866 Isa- bella St., Oakland, Cal. TOLEDO, O.— J. L. Schiller, 929 Prouty Ave. WASHINGTON, D. C— James J. Harty, 14th and H Streets, N. W. HORTICULTURi: July 7, 1906 g«ww»w»wA^»wwwm^wm»wMmff< 'mmm PRINCESS VIOLET 5TOCR Tlie Princess of Wales is still the leader of all siugle violets. There is no otlier variety ou the market that can compare with it as a commercial violet because it blooms from sept. 15th to May 1st; every bloom is marketable. It has size, it has color, it has length of stem. It has fragrance. It sells when" any other variety, single or double, can not be given away. The people want it. So great is my confidence iu this violet that the following Autumn I will devote 80,000 feet of glass to the growing of this variety. I have abotit 200,000 nice young divisions now ready to ship at the following prices : $2.00 per 100 $15.00 per 1000 500 at 1000 Rates Lots of 5000 at $14.00 per 1000 Lots of 10,000 $13.00 per 1000 WILLIAM SIM, - Cliftondale, Mass. Order your Violet Stock now Largest grower of Violets \t\ America i 5 FINE SILVER CUPS and TROPHIES For Exhibition Awards, Sporting Events, etc. FINEST ASSORTMENT IN THE COUNTRY FROM THE BEST MANUFACTURERS AND AT LOWEST PRICES. THORNTON BROS., LAWRENCE, MASS. UIIHIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII1I11IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIJ I ADVERTISE | I There is a good Customer some= = = where for every good thing you i I have to offer. Horticulture can | I help you to find him ^ ^ jt 5 I ADVERTISE I niiiiiiiiiiiiiiHiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiaiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiinT $5.00 3.00 3.00 6.00 SURPLUS STOCKpe.xoo ABUTILON Eclipse, Souv. de Bonn, Due de MalakoCE, Savitzil— strong plants, 2 1-4-in. pots AGERATIM, White, I'riniess Pauline, Lady Jane, 2 1-4- in. pots S' ALTERNANTHERA Kosc.i Nana, Aurea Nana, Parony- chioldes Major, 2 1-4'in. pots $25.00 per 1,000 BEGOJilA Magnifica, Improved Vernon, 2 1-4-in. pots.,. Erfordla Superlia (new), finest ot all bedding Regonias— flowers, dark rose-pink, dark metallic hronze-llke foliage. :i 1-2-ln. pots. .. .$2.00 per dozen 12.00 CASTOR on. BEA\. strong plants, 3-in, pots 6.00 (OHEA SCAVDKXS, 2 1 4-ln. pOtS 6.00 <(>I.l-;i s. ;i,s„,ited, 2 1-4-ln. pots 3.00 rHRVSA\TIIEMlMS, Clory of the Pacific, Polly Rose, Soleil d'Octobre. Mrs. Henry Robinson, Ivory, Col. D. Appleton, I>ink Ivory 3.00 Mrs. Jerome Jones, Mrs, Robt. McArthur, Mrs. Coombes, Golden Wedding, Yellow Eaton, Mon- rovia 4.00 Lady Roberts. A. J, Balfour, Wm. H. Chadwiok, 6.00 Glenvlew 25.00 DRACENA Indivisa, 3 1-2-in. pots 15.00 " 5-ln. pots 35c. each DAHLIAS, assorted, best kinds. 3-in, pots— Cactus, Large-flowering, Pompon, etc., according to varie- ties $8.00 to 12.00 ECHEVERIAS, from fl.its 4,00 Fl'CHSIAS. assorted. 2 1-l-in, pots 4,00 GERM-AM IVY, 2 1-4-in, pots 4.00 GERANIl'MS, E. H. Trego. Ivy-leaved assorted. Double Dryden, Beaute de Poltevlne, Rose, Mountain ot Snow, Single Dryden. Jean Viand. Double Grant, S. A. Nutt— strong plants, 3 1-2-ln. pots S.OO Ivy-leaved. Mme. Salleroi, Dryden— 2 1-4-ln. pots 4.00 LEMON VERBEN.AS, strong plants. 2 1-4-in. pots 0.00 LOBELIA Compacta and Gracilis. 2 1-4-ln. pots 3.00 NASTl RTIl'MS, 3-in. pots 5.00 S.\LVI.\ Splendens and Bonfire, 2 1-4-ln. pots 3.00 VERBENAS, assorted, 2 1-4-ln. pots 4.00 M -V 13 F* A. TV O tC A. iS We have a magnificent lot of Otaksa. nice plants coming into bud and bloom, which will l>e in perfection during July and August, when they are in great demand at watering places and other summer resorts. There Is nothing showier or more satisfactory for lawn decoration. We make a specialty of these, and find an Increasing demand for them from year to year. They can be shipped anywhere safely by freight. Large plants In tubs, $2.00 and $3.00 each; very large specimens In half-barrels, $5,00 and $7.00 each. F. R. PIERSON CO., Tarrytown-on-Hudson, New York ARTHUR GOWEE GLADIOLUS SPECIALIST Meadowvale Farm HAS UNDER CULTIVATION OVER lOO ACRES COMPRISING The Best Mixtures, Collection « and Named Varicsiies in Existence. Write for 1906 Catalog MARIE LOUISE VIOLETS Strong Plants, February or M^rch struck— Clean and free from di-ease: $15. oj per 1000, $2.00 , per 100. April struck, fine Plants, well rooted, $10.00 I per 1000, $1.50 per 100. Cash wilh order. Your money cheerfully refunded if noi satisfactor^ . 1 C.LAWRlTZEN,Box26I.RIiinebeck,N.Y. GOVERNOR HERRI CK The MEW VIOLET The fines! single, the freest blooircr, the greale-t money maker ever offer for sale. Write IT e today. 1 do2.,$2.00; 100,$10.00; 1000,$7S.OO; 5,000 or more at $60.00 per 1.000 Originator and Introducer WILLOUQHBY, O. j Cyclamen Giant Hybrids. ! i I Seed taken only from exhibition stock, none bitter, in six co ors, including Sal- monium ana other Novelties. 3 in. $7.00; 4 in. $ia.oo per hundred. Canna Pennsylvania. Kate Gray, Allema- nia, Duke ot Slarlboro ^nd twenty others, 4 in. $6.00 per 100. CHRIST. WINTERICH, Cyclamen Specialist, DEFIANCE, - - - OHIO. In writing to Advertisers kindly mention Horticulture July 7, 1906 HORTICULTURE Azal ea amoena This charming hardv azaii'a ib imw hecoming deservedly pojjular. It is one of the prettiest of all the hardy shrubs, being an evergreen, and during the month of May literally covered with its bright flower. The accompanying illustration is of a hedge of this plant which, when in flower, is worth going a long dis- tance to see. This subject is of rather a slow growth and too expensive to advocate as a general hedge plant, but there are often many places where something out of the com- nion is wanted as a hedge and Azalea amoena fills the hill to perfection. ^ ' >^Wi:^--t^S^ Beriiardsvillc, .Y. J. Rhododendrons at Wellesley (See Frontispiece) Ehododendrons have flowered well this season. We do not think we can add any new ones to previous lists of hardy varieties. Our experience of last season holds with regard to the advantage of proximity to water — even though the water be frozen in winter. Our bed near the lake was again theibest, and it will be extended in the near future. A southern exposure is the worst. Shelter from north winds does not help, in fact, the reverse is true — a northerly exposure is iDCst with shel- ter from the winter's sun, well carried to the westward. Amongst tender varieties Lady Grey Egerton, a splendid bluish tinted variety, was superb. Mrs. Thor- old, a lavender and yellow; Countess of Normanton, white with dark spot; E. S. Eand, cherry red; Mar- sliall Brooks, similar; Ealph Sanders, red with dark spot; Mrs. F. D. Godman, similar but later; James Macintosh, deep red, dark spot; Mrs. J. P. Lade, greyish white, dark spot; Lady Eolle, white with brown spot; F. L. Olmsted, pink; Gloriosa, tinted white; Mrs. H. S. Hunnewell, white; Catawbiense album, white. The above is a list of very finely colored varieties, with considerable arboreum blood, none of which can be called ironclad. They are so valuable, however, in affording color variety, that .wherever a favorable situ- ation can be found thev should be tried. Ehododendrons at the Arboretum were unusually well-flowered and thrifty looking this season, on the occasion of my visit three weeks ago, and I noted the following among other better known varieties: Mr. Cliarles Thorold, very deep color; Marion, warm rose; Mrs. Harry Ingersol, blue, white centre; Maxwell T. Masters, red; Coriaceum, white; Norma, deep pink; Gen. Grant, red; Mrs. C. S. Sargent, warm rose; Hen- rietta Sargent, similar color; Purpureum Elegans, Grandiflorum and Crispum; Album Elegans; Album grandiflorum; Delicatissimum; Charles Dickens; James Mcintosh; Eoseum in variety; Atrosanguineum, and Mrs. F. D. Godman. From the Larz Anderson place, Mr. Finlayson sends me this list, which have been in fine bloom: Charles Dickens, Old Port, Sigismund Eucker, Lady Grey Eger- ton, Princess Mary of Cambridge, Mdme. Carvalho, Album Elegans, Kettledrum, Alex. Dancer, King of the Purples, Parson's Gloriosa, Lady Armstrong, Pur- pureum Grandiflorum. Cliarles Bagley, Caractacus, Hannibal, and President Lincoln. H O R T 1 C U L T U R E, July n, 1906 British Horticulture A BEGOXIA SPECIALIST In recent years a young and enterprising begonia ex- hibitor has come to the front in the person of Mr. A. LI. Gwillini. During the three years he has been com- peting he has carried off fourteen medals at the leading shows. From July to October the nurseries are gay with thousands of begonias in a multiplicity of shades. Mr. Gwillim has this season about 80,000 seedlings. In the nursery there are also about 50,000 of the bedding varieties. These are laid out in the stages to start at the end of February and early in ilarch. This year spent hops have been used instead of leaf mould with the loam and sprinkling of sand. The hops are of course cheaper and have been found to answer admir- ably. As regards the colors most in favor, Mr. Gwil- lim states that he sells more of the scarlet, white, yellow, pink, and crimson than all the rest put together. For exhibition blooms as soon as the buds appear a stimu- lant in the shape of liquid manure is administered, with a proportion of guano. Sootwater is also found bene- ficial. Mr. Gwillim is also turning his attention to gloxinias. Of cinerarias, chiefly the stellata section are likewise cultivated. These are very much in demand for the conservatory or table decoration, partly owing to the immense heads of flowers, as well as for the long time they continue in bloom. SHOW OF FLORAL DECORATIOXS The Royal Horticultural Society had a show of table decorations, vases, bouquets, etc., on June 20th, at the Royal Horticultural Hall, Westminster. Visitors who expected to glean some new ideas in the best table dis- plays were doomed to disappointment, for the designs were all on conventional lines. There was a monoto- nous run of tables using the familiar metal flower dis- player in the centre, with corner pieces, and trails of smilax and asparagus. One table was arranged with pink centaurea, and young tips of golden holly branches, with a little adiantum fern. A pleasing combination was obtained with a pale pink pelargonium, lily of the valley, a few sprays of briza, with trailing asparagus. There were some interesting floral designs. One attract- ing considerable attention represented a cross, with an anchor on one side, and heart on the otlier. The cross was formed of white stock, with bands of myosotis run- ning across the base, sprays of cymbidium hanging over from the top. The anchor was outlined with Marechal Niel roses and Erica Cavendishi. A large bell wa.- also a special feature. The outside was composed of white hydrangea, lined with white pinks, pink sweet peas rep- resenting the tongue and ropes. Amongst the bouquets was one consisting of ixias, a small yellow oncidium, and orange and yellow aquilegias, on a base of common asparagus and trailing A. Sprengeri. BLOOM BY THE TON The county of Lincolnshire, famous for its many acres of potatoes, in modern times has come to the front as a noted bulb growing area. The season for havest- ing the bloom recently completed lias been a very suc- cessful one. Several tons of bloom a dav are despatched from Spalding during the busiest time. In one week a grower has marketed two million blooms of double white narcissi. A record lot of tulips has been handled this year. At one time there was a break between the spring and summer flowers, but this has now been filled by the cultivation of large quantities of pyreth- rums. As these popular little flowers are very prolific and grow in a small space they are a remunerative crop. The work of lifting the bulbs was commenced last week, and these are supplied in great bulk, some even being sent to Holland. Chyrsanthemums have been planted out which will flower in August and September. It is estimated that ' the value of the spring flowers ^ent away from the neighborhood of Spalding this year is $.50,000. THE REIGN OF THE RHODODENDRON A special feature at the Royal Botanic Society's gar- dens at Regent's Park, during June, is the brilliant display of rhododendrons, covering about three-quar- ters of an acre, shown by Messrs. John Waterer & Sons of the American Nurseries, Bagshot. The flowers are artistically arranged under an immense marquee, and the general effect is enhanced by the groups being on undulating ground. Here are to be seen the best speci- mens of this showy flowering shrub which are raised to perfection under the ideal conditions which prevail at Bagshot. The newer varieties brought out by the firm include White Pearl, a fit companion to the graceful Pink Pearl; Mrs. E. C. Stirling, a delightful shade of soft pink; Marchioness of Tweddale, rich rosy red with a blotch of pale yellow on the upper part of the interior. The two last named have received awards of merit from the Royal Horticultural Society, in addition to Gcrmer Waterer. The whole display which is worthy the firm's high reputation, is varied by groups of I\almia latifolia. /^r/, C^di^. Phoenix Robeleni When the first plants of this beautiful palm were introduced a report was circulated that it was doubtful if ever seed could be obtained owing to the birds devour- ing it in its native country, and that we would have to rely upon the stems from time to time for future stock. A few years ago through the agency of the original discoverer, Mr. Robelen, in whose honor the plant is named, a quantity of the seed was collected and sent to Europe and we hear that another very large importa- tion is shortly expected from him. The Belgium growers have recognized its usefulness as a decorative plant, and they are now growing it by the thousands, and devoting whole houses to its cul- ture; its graceful habit, freedom of gro\\1;h, and re- semblance to Cocos Weddelliana by its narrow pinnae, will place this among the commercial palms, whereas hitherto it has been seen in private collections only. One of the original specimens imported is in the col- lection of Mr. D. W. Willis James, of Madison, New Jersey, and has been successfully grown, and exhibited at the prominent New York, and other shows by his superintendent Mr. Wm. Duckham. July 7, 1906 HORTICULTURi: View at the Scarborough Nurseries of F, R. Pierson Company The accompanying illustration serves two good pur- poses— one to show the care and good taste with which this well-managed establisliiuent is planted and which affords a pertinent examjilc that many other nursery- men might follow with licnefit to themselves — and the other to illustrate the graceful lines of the Pierson U- Bar style of greenhouse which has proved so good an investment,' that, after several years' experience with it Mr. Pierson has selected this construction in preference to any other for the extensive addition to be made to the raiioe this season. Oncidium sphacelatum At the present time Oncidium sphacelatum is making a splendid show and monopolizing much of the space in the flowering hotise. It is a species easily grown and seldom fails to produce its long, graceful, many flowered spikes, which make it a very attractive and highly orna- mental subject when in flower. The spike is usually three to four feet long and sometimes carries seventy- five to one hundred flowers. The sepals and petab are rich brown barred with yellow ; lip yellow with red band in front of the crest. It is a native of Mexico and Central America. In its native habitat it is subjected to long spells of dry weather, as a result of which it has formed the habit of sending out large quantities of serial roots, which during a spell of damp or wet weather, can absorb enormous quantities of moisture from the atmosphere as well as by actual contact with water. These air roots have an outer layer of air cells the functions of which are to absorb moisture when moisture is present, and also in a dry atmosphere to prevent excessive evaporation from the soft tissues of the root. Experiments have shown that plants brought direct from the woods in a dry condition will, when placed in a damp atmosphere, al)sorb large quantities of moisture, so much as tr in- crease their weight eight per cent. When grown in a moist, warm greenhouse the plant continues to make air roots but these are more fleshy and are not so thickly coated with air cells as newly imported plants. An ordi- nary warm, or intermediate house with plenty of mois- ture will suit them very well. They enjoy plenty of light, and as they depend largely on the asrial roots for water should be placed in as small pots as possible. Cockroaches are very fond of the young roots; if many of these are near, the plants should be isolated by plac- ing them on inverted pots in saucers of water. This is the first number of Vol. IV. Show it to your friends and ask them to subscribe now. Horticulture will give them full value. HORTICULTURi: July 7, 1906 HORTICULTURE AN ILLUSTRATED JOURNAL DEVOTED TO THE FLORIST, PLANTSMAN, LANDSCAPE GARDENER AND KINDRED INTERESTS HORTICULTURE PUBLISHING CO. II HAMILTON PLACE, BOSTON, MASS. Tilephone, Oxford 292 WM. J. STEWART. Editor and Manager. With this issue Horticcltukk starts on its Looking fourth volume. It has now been before tlie ahead profession sufficiently long to indicate tlie scope and character on which we propose to build — thus far we have been laying the foundations only — and we shall be glad to receive suggestions and advice from our friends as to what, in their opinion, we can do to increase its value to the great horticultural industries of our land. A perusal of our British notes will disclose At a the fact that the florists over the water are standstill eciuallv lacking with many of our own in the art of artistic floral arrangement. The description given of their efforts at decorative designing has a very familiar sound. Unfortunately the work of the best floral artists is seldom seen at the public exhi- bitions here and doubtless the same conditions prevail abroad. How shall we wake them up? That peony names are almost hope- Peony lessly mixed is evident from what nomenclature President Ward had to say in his address before the American Feony Society. Definite identification of many varieties can be reached only after many years of close and patient investigation and in other cases accurate determination is almost out of possibility. Whatever Mr. Ward and his associates may be able to accomplish in the direction of nomenclature revision will l^e a great boon to the peony lover and especially to the nurseryman. The task will be an arduous one for which the gratitude of the profession will be but small recompense. According to the story of the Xew-ark Midsummer Call, there is a man — Smith by name — madness -^lio has a formula for grow-ing black roses. It consists in cutting off the limb of a black oak tree and covering the stump with soil in which a slip from a rose bush is planted, with tlie result that a black rose with black stems and leaves is produced. The eminent gentleman refuses to part with any of his productions at any price. A "special cable despatch" from Paris to the Boston American seems to indicate that this country cannot claim ownership of all the great wizards, for it informs us that at a recent dinner given in Paris by Mrs. Ogden Goelet, the table was decorated with a pale blue carnation, "a new flower obtained by crossing the cultivated blue corn- flower and a white carnation."' These achievements cer- tainly open up to the imagination a long vista of startling possibilities. "Masters, spread yourselves." A woman in Sayville, L. I., New "For a desperate York, has discovered that the black disease a flies that feast on dead fish are desperate cure" also fond of rose-bugs, and as the hitter have swarmed on the island this summer the trees, grape vines and bushes in the vicinity of Sayville have been decorated with dead fish suspended from the branches to attract these enemies of the rose-bug. What the success of this novel remedy for the hitherto invincible pest has been we do not know but it is presumable that most i>eople will consider the cure as bad as the rose-bug. From all accounts this pest has been more abundant and destructive this season than ever before, devouring not only the flow'ers but the leaves of the roses and of many other garden plants, shrubs and trees. He has been observed feeding vora- ciously on foliage that had been well-sprayed with arsenate of lead for the gypsy moth and there is no evidence that it gave jiim any discomfort. The New York Herald's assertion A word to tluit "who reads a newspaper is vastly Horticulture's j^ore important to the advertiser in friends its columns than liow many read it," is unqualifiedly true. It is equally true that there exists in every field a class of readers w-Jio, by a policy subservient to their tastes, may be secured as a following but whose value to the advertiser of anything outside of the cheapest bargain ofi'erings is very small. The many outspoken testimonials which Horticulture has been receiving from satisfied adver- tisers of substantial goods are very gratifying to us as showing tliat our course in securing for our columns material that will interest refiective, intellectual readers has resulted as hoped. Tlie index to the contents of our issues for the past six months, which accompanies this issue shows most forcibly the vast amount and wide variety of permanently valuable reading matter which we have gathered together and placed before our sub- scribers at a cost of less than two cents per issue. That this stature has been reached in an existence of eighteen months, in the face of the keenest high-pressure rivalry is the best guarantee of future efficiency that we can offer. As we have said before. Horticulture's growth will be limited only by the volume of loyal support its readers may accord to it. Make it a rule to give your business exclusively to those whose advertisements are to be found in its columns. It is now tlie dullest period of the year. Plan tluit with tlie opening of the busy season your buying and your selling shall be done througli Horticulture. Your interests and ours are mutual. July 7, 190G HORTICULTURE PLANT NOTES AT MEDFORD, MASS. 1 spent a very pleasant afternoon re- cently with my old friend Mr. Keith, gardener to Gen. Lawrence, Medford, Mass. What struck us most on enter- ing the place was the immense speci- mens ot Hydrangea Otaksa. It is a wonderful piece ot work to keep such large plants in good trim for many years. The tubs are so large that it takes eight men to lift some of them. They are six feet through and eight feet high. Considerable skill is shown training them so as to evenly cover the plants with bloom, making them into perfect globes. We were also much pleased with some combination baskets for piazza work. In some a fuchsia occupies the centre, with Kenilworth Ivy (Linaria t!yrabalaria) hanging from the outside — a beautiful drapery. Others, a fuchsia and German ivy (Mikania scanriens). The fuchsias used were Monarch and Trailing Queen — not ex- actly trailing but drooping. The old fashioned Clerodendron Balfourianum was exceedingly well flowered, and it is a unique and most beautiful plant for decorative purposes. It is surprising to see the ease with which poinsettias root here. They are taken soft, with a heel, and put in a closed frame without heat, and hardly one misses. Euphobia splendens is here in large quantities. They root quite freely in boxes near the glass in a close house. They are then hardened off, and put 10 or 12 in a six-inch pot, and grown in an old hotbed frame for the summer. Thus they are kept dwarf and make very pretty plants for fall decoration. A hybrid calceolaria raised here promises to be a good thing. The object was to get a large-flowered form of the old-fashioned shrubby yellow; a great many seedlings were raised, and one appears to be just what was de- sired. The old-fashioned Kalosanthus coccinea is here grown to large speci- mens. There is a trick in this. It re- quires two years to get a good plant. Cuttings are put into a pan quite thick- ly, and grown for one year without blooming; next season, after a natural rest, it is pushed along, and ted well. The specimen we saw was nearly four feet in diameter and covered with its deep red flowers. It is unfortunate nothing is exhibited from here. If shown in Horticultural Hall it would be a revelation, and a novelty to a great many people. Some dipladenia seedlings show how much these beautiful climbers vary. Some were a charming pink, others yellow with a white throat. They are grown in light material, with plenty of feed during the growing season. In winter they are rested at about 45 Fah. and given plenty of sunshine in sum- mer. We found the winter storage house a model for its work. Light, and heated enough to keep out frost, with a trav- eling hoist for loading. Mr. Keith has an able and indis- pensable assistant in his foreman, Mr. Stewart. T. D. HATFIELD. A VISIT TO WM. SIM'S GREENHOUSES AT CLIFTONDALE, MASS. On .Tune MO, a party of members of the Gardeners' and Florists' Club of Boston with ladies, visited the green- houses of Wm. Sim at Cliftondale, Mass. This place is already widely known for the high character of its product, especially the sweet peas and violets which have created a sensa- tion wherever shown. The visitors found the houses filled mostly with tomatoes, — melons and cucumbers oc- cupying a small part — and the same cultural skill which has placed Mr. Sim on the pinnacle of renown with his sweet peas equally in evidence with the tomato crop. The variety grown is Comet. There are 25,000 plants in the houses and 25,000 in frames and field. All of the latter are already carrying fruit of good size the calculation being lo finish the crop before the farmers' produce is ready. From the green- house stock Mr. Sim picked on one day 136 bushels of No. 1 fruit and the entire indoor crop is estimated at 13 tons. The plants, indoor and outdoor are all grown on a uniform plan, a single stem trained to a stake, and the outside plants are stopped at a height of about three feet which gives about five tiers of fruit. The Princess violets which Mr. Sim is advertising in HORTICULTURE are the finest plants the writer has ever seen offered, 200.000 are being planted out in the field for his own use. These will be housed as soon as the tomato and cucumber crops are over. Mr. Sim finds the single violet, when well-grown, far ahead of the double in popularity. Its keeping quality is certainly far superior. Our especial reason for calling particular atten- tion to this— one of the best-kept and most progressive commercial establish- ments in America — is to emphasize the fact that no part of Mr. Sim's glass is ever permitted to spend an idle day. As soon as each house of sweet peas or violets was emptied, the tomatoes and melons were all ready to take immediate possession. Frames which had held violets all winter were immediately planted with toma- toes which will bring a fancy price during the weeks that are devoid of any income in many establishments. No wonder Mr. Sim can build ranges of 30x3G0 houses ad libitum. The visitors were treated to a generous collation and all had a most instruc- tive anjj enjoyable time. A MISPLACED LINE. In Mr. N. B. AVhife's communication, page 793, issue of June 23, the line at the top of the third column should have appeared at the foot. 10 HORTI CULTURE July 7, 1906 NEWS OF THE CLUBS AND SOCIETIES. MASSACHUSETTS HORTICUL- regret it. You will see much and you NORTH SHORE HORTICULTURAL TURAL SOCIETY ^^''" learn much." SOCIETY. ^^ „ , , „ ■ ,,..:,=„„„ -'^l'' l^ot'^l'^ are within one square of ^,^g j^^^^ gj^^^^. „f j^^j^ ^^^.j^j ^^^ The hr.st ot the summer exhibitions all street cars, taking you to the exhi- j^^,,., ^^ ^j^^ 27th and 2Sth insts., in a of the Massachusetts Horticultural So- hition grounds within ten minutes. [^j-gg ^ent on the grounds of the Essex ciety will be held at Horticultural Hall, We give here a list and prices ot the county ciuh. There was a continuous Saturdav, Julv 7, from 12 to 4 o'clock. heading hotels: attendance both afternoon and even- The schedule for this date includes AMERICAN PLAN ing. The fine exhibits evidenced an tfotpi „pr Ar,y Canaoitv increasmg interest by the summer resi- hardy roses, irises, larlvspurs, pent- Tiig Algonauin. ?2.-« to ii.oo i.'.SOb dents and the list of prize winners stemons. and hardy herbaceous flow- The Beckel, $3.(X) to ?4.00 'M) presents more than the ordinary ^^ ^. .^ , The Phillips, $2.00 to $2.oO lot) ' ,.:.f.. nf „^rr,o= ers, as well as the truits and veg- Hotel Daytonia, ?i.(iO to $1.50 „.. 10(J vatietj ot names. etables of the season. l^<^ ^^"'i?^ p*'*?-.? *^-^' t J*"" "^'''''" '^^'^,''\ *'"[ l^" '""f ^^^'^^ ■the ^enaome, Sl.oO ^ of roses arranged bv ladies onlv, was Other summer exhibitions occur on EUROPEAN" plan won by Miss M. F. Bartlett, the bronze July 21 and August 4 and 18. ,^^^ ^^^^^ -j ^^ l^ ^2.(h) 75 medal by Mrs. Geo. E. Cabot. The An interesting feature of the ex- The Whiter. .5()e. to'lSc!!! 50 Huerlin silver cup was taken by Mrs. hibition next Saturday will be the dis- |S^ ^^^J"^- tf$V«V ! i ! :: ! ! ! :: ! ! 'i> \^- """f""' "''■'"'„ f^'^°- g^^lener, ■ ,.,, . ^""^ Lru.ui, .ivL. «.nr.. v^ ^^.y^^ ^^^^ ^^^^ awardcd a special prize play of the products of children s gar- ^y^ ^^^,^ also on our list a number for collection of peonies. The J. H. dens, the first ever held under the au- of smaller hotels and a whole lot of Troy cup was won for the second time sp'ce« of the societv Five prizes are private houses, prices from 50 cents to by Mrs. McMullen, Fred. Brasch, gar- offered for the best collections of '5 cents for single rooms. If enough dener; the silver medal for roses went . , , applications are made a camp will to Mrs. Hjggmson, Jos. Clark, garden- flowers and vegetables grown m school ^p established, with well-furnished, er. Mrs. McMullen taking the bronze gardens and f.ve tor those of md'yia- double roof tents, four cots to a tent, medal. On best basket of roses ar- ua. home gardens. The result ot this ^^ ^^ non^jnal cost of from .^0 cents to ranged for effect, Mrs. Chas. Head, W. addition to the activities of the society -^ ^g^jg gach. Anyone wanting ac- Yi. .Tackson, gardener, won first with IS looked forward to with much inter- conimodations, if no individual ar- Penzance, single sweet brier rose, sec- est. In this connection, and as show- rangements are preferred, should ond Mrs. F. M. Whitehouse. Henry ing the possibilities in this l|iie of make application as soon as possible Minken, gardener. On best vase, Mrs. horticultural work. It may be said that ,„ j g jjgisg President of the Prescott Bigelow, A. Christensen. tlie Conimittee on Children s Gardens, pjorists' Club, who will see that all gardener. The Spaulding estate. F. E. of which Henry Saxton Adams is the ^^.^ accommodated to the best satis- Cole, gardener, sent a fine exhibit of chairman, has received this season f^^ji„„ „( au concerned. palms, crotons, etc., also of gladiolus entries from 26 public school gardens Shakespeare: to each a certificate of for i1 prre's offered' by thTStT EXHIBITION AT NEW BEDFORD. merit was given. ^/ .t. ^ ! • I i? societj. ,vo,ino«H<,v tnno •>- thp ^PPnnd Tbe vegetables were attractively Ot the entries tor home gardens On \\ednefeda>, June 2., the second ^ and Mrs Philin Dexter Tames sixty per cent, are from boys between annual rose show under the auspices of f^'l'^ gardener was fli^t Mrs 9 and 15 years of age. A new genera- the New Bedford Horticult.iral So- |a'^-. f^^^^^^'^^^'^^^ ^^^^'^^ l^-; tion ot young people is thus being at- ciety was held in the Cit.\ Hall. A second The iudees were Ken- tracted to horticultural pursuits with «- f^f ^ ^^ '^-^', ''«'-Sner"?o n:"^' Ffnlayson Va.'r WeL and pleasure to themselves and benefit to made by M. H. Walsn, gaidener to ,,,,:„„ u„'i:„ the communitv. Miss Sarah B. Fay of Woods Hole. J»i"i^ Hueilin. ■ .Tames Garthley gardener to H. H. LENOX HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY. nAVTniM ni-iir> Rogers of Fairhaven, had a fine col- „. , ^ , r,. , „ DAYTON, OHIO. lection of roses; A. J. Jahn displayed The annual Rose and Strawberry Ex- All plans tor the coming convention ^^^,^^, j^ profusion; Dennis Shea. hibition of the Lenox Horticultural are nearly corajileted. It remains but o-grdener to Mrs H Hathawav had Society took place in the Town Hall, for the E.xecutive Committee to finish ^^^^^ ^^^ ^ fine bench of sweet' Wil- ^enox June 26th. Unfortunately pc- the olhcial program and all arrange- h^tjis rennials and strawberries were scarce, ments will have been made for the ,j ^^.^^ gratifying to note that among l^"" former owing to the recent rains, banner convention m the history of ^^^ Walsh's extensive collection such '■"*' latter to the lateness of the sea- the Society of American Florists and ^i^j' f^jpncig as Paul Nevron Bar ^""- Roses were shown remarkably Ornamental Horticulturists to be Hothschild.' Magna Charta" and Gen: ^^<'"; especially a large vase of Frau entered upon at the shortest notice. jacqueminot still hold a place ^^'"' Druschki, exhibited by E. Jen- The surprises will be many. The ' '-j,^g pronounced coloring of the cut '^'"'^' ^°'^ which he was awarded a wonderful illumination of P^ar Hills powers was nicely tempered hv a group ^""^^ ^^^^^ certificate. The principal will be worth a trip across the conti- ^,j. topical plants, and some fine speci- e^^hibitors in pot plants were S. Carl- nent alone. The great exhibit ^^^^ „f ,„^g jj,„j fg,.^g ^ j^ ^^ i,g quist who had some remarkably fine promises to be the largest we have i-po-retted that the plants were not tuberous begonias and gloxinias. E. ever had. The housing of guests is piaipi^- labelled with their names as -Tenkins who had standard geraniums well looked after. The amusements ^y^"^ j^j^j, ^.^^ crowded with visitors who ^'^i^'li were excellent— they stood five will be many and out of the ordinary. ^^^^^^ ^ ^j^gj^e to gain knowledge. '^.''t ^}S^ ^nd were literally covered The prices for all accommodations rp ^yp^f-pE with bloom — .gloxinias and Acalypha will be very reasonable and everything ' ' Sanderiana, and P. J. Donahue who will be of the best. Al-1 points of TRl-CITY FLORISTS' CLUB '^'"' ^ome good plants of Nicotiana interest in the middle West are easily ' Sanderae. In peonies, F. Heeremans reached from fair Dayton at reason- The Tri-City Florists' Club of Daven- had the largest display. Perennials able rates. port, la., held its annual picnic on were shown by Miss A. Kneeland and It is quite a compliment to be enter- June 28 near Black Hawk's watch Miss H. Parish. In vegetables E. Jen- tained by the great National Military tower on Rock river. A full quota of kins and D. Dunn were first in their Home, a thing which befalls but a members and their families were on respective classes, in which were some very few societies in a decennium. hand. There was a sumptuous spread good celery, onions and potatoes. F. The entertainmisnt offered by the at noon and a lunch at six o'clock. Heeremans showed a collection of National Cash Register Co. will sur- games in the afternoon, and an en- vegetables, not for competition, for pass anything ever seen by any visitor. joyable entertainment provided by the which he was accorded a cultural com- Of this we are confident. The work management in the evening in the mendation. and a diploma for lettuce on the exhibition and meeting watch tower. It was ten o'clock when "Sutton's Favorite." In the fruit grounds is progressing finely and the company started on the homeward classes the awards were divided be- visitors will find everything neces- trip, conceding this the most success- tween A. H. Wingett and P. J. Dona- sary to modern civilization, as near ful picnic ever held by the club. hue. S. Keynolds and E. Edwards as money can make it. All we have H. G. BRYANT, were the judges, to say is, "Come, and you will never Secretary. GEORGE FOULSHAM, Secy. July 1. 190G HORTICULTURE. 11 During Recess ".Tost !\iiil y..iithf\il .liilliiy. Quips anil ('ranks anil Wanton Wiles. Noils and I'.i'i-ks and wn-atliod SniiU-s. Spoit, Unit wriid;li'd t'ari' ilcrides. .\nii I,aui.lilcr lioldinj; bntli his sides." A PHILADELPHIA CELEBRITY. A- W. L. Schaeffer. familiarly known to his intimates as "Doc" Scliaeffer. and famous as a wit and raconteur, has had his picture "tooli." and it gives us pleasure to reproduce same herewith, so that our readers who have heard of this redoubtable Phila- delphia florist may gaze on his feat- ures. The fact that he is shown wa- tering the rake instead of the rose bush may be explained by his ecstacy over the fragrance of the flower or possibly by the item behind the spade: one good reason is as good as twenty. The winter style of head and neck gear is the latest Philadelphia fashion for Jime (the month of outdoor roses). and is specially designed to prevent summer colds. The attenuated brev- ity of the inexpressibles provides against overheating. Not patented. G. C. W. NEW YORK FLORISTS' PICNIC. The New York Florists' Club outing was a great success. Everything, weather included, united to favor a large attendance. The sun made it hot for the athletes, but the shady grove and cool breeze kept the rest of the folks comfortable. There we^e nearly four hundred Joseph Breck & Sons Corp. Seeds, Bulbs, Plants AND AGRICULTURAL HARDWARE 4r-54 NO. MARKET ST., BOSTON, MASS. Before placing; your order, inquire for our figures on B U L_B S . JAMES VICK'S SONS, Rochester, N. Y. NEW CROP PANSY SEED niCHELLS aiANT EXHIBITION MIXTURE — For s«ze of bloom, lengtli of sleni, rch coloring and distinct markings, ihis strain cannot be excelled. Has been au arded fir;>t prize wherever exhibited. Price, trade pki..50c.; 75c. per J'l 02.; per oz. $5 00. Asparagus Plumosus Nanus New Crop— Greenhouse Grown 100 Seeds 00c. 1000 Seeds $ 4.00 SOO " $2 2S SOOO " 19.00 10,000 Seeds, $36.00 Send for our '■iimmer Edition Wholesale Catalogue, of Seeds, Bulbs, ani. Nevor has :i strain of piinsy ^ivm moro general satisfaction than has our "Kinfjly Colleotion uf Giant Pansips." It is al)solnteIy unrivalod in range of niasniti''ent colors, size and snlistauce. apii no expense Iins Iteen spared to bring ii np t" its present high standard of excellence. Half tradi' packet (1000 seeds). 30c. ■I'l-.iilc jiacket packet (2000 sei-ilsi. 50c.; 5000 seeds, .fl.Oo; per oz., $5.00 Per large Tr.Pkt. (2000 seeds) Per Oz. (iNp; OF OT'R KINGT.Y I'ANSIICS. (ii.-int .Adonis, beautiful light bine 25c. (!iant Prince Bismarck, beautiful shades of brown 25c. Striped 25c. (Jiaiit Peacock, ultramarine blue, darei and white, extra 40c. (tiaiit Emperor William, the best blue 2;>e. Hlack 2nc. Giant white with dark eye 25c. Trimardean. choice mixed 25e. Giant Pire King, fiery red and golden yellow 2oe. (iiant Mme. Perret (grown by I.iUeien Perret, the introducer), a niagiiilicent giant strain of rare excellence, ver.v early, vig- oi-ous and rich combination of colors 40c. (iianr Lord Beaconsfleld, purple, white petals 2.5e. (iian*. Yellow with dark eye, fine 25e. P.ugnofs Superb Blotched 40c. Gassier's Giant Five Blotched 40c. Masterpiece, a magnificent variety with curled petals and man.v rich colors -. 40e. Masterpiece, a magnificent giant variety with curled petals and wide range of rich colors 40c. Write for our SPECIAL ADVANCE PRICES on Fall Bulbs .$l.i50 1.50 1..50 3.00 1.25 1.25 1.20 1.51) 1.50 2.50 1.25 1..50 4.00 ,3. .-ill 3. .50 JOHNSON SEED CO., Seed (irowers and Merchants 217 Market Street PHIL.ADELPHI.A stvvuyv*i*ivvv>M%ftn/v\iy^»0^M*^nnnnnnni*nMvvtMnMV»*n/vt^nnn0y*nnnnnnitKn^nAn0iniv*n/\Miv*nf*nni%nf, BEDDING PLANTS Readx to ship tHe day- order is received. CuLKUs, from iV, in. pots, tine plants, Sii.OO per 1U6; Sn.W per 1(K0. Golden Bedder, Verschadtltii. Victoria, and 10 other faiicv varieties. Nutt, Poitevine, Ricard, Jaulin. 3 in.. .55.00 per 100. BOSTON FEkN?, ready for 5in. pots. «35,U0 per liO; i; m., $5m.(,0 per 100; 7 in.. .SiSOOjier 100. excursionists including over a dozen bailies. The committee worked hard and deserves great appreciation; to carry such an outin.? to so successful a conclusion, was no easy task. The sail up the Sound and back to Wetzel's occupied a couple of hours. Dinner was ready on arrival and it was a good one. There was plenty of music and the games were all completed in time for the return sail at 7 o'clock as arran.ged. No accident occurred except a few falls by fat folks who fall easy and without much damage. The judges of the dozen babies on the return voyage were a lon.g time making their decision and ex-presi- dent Traendley's boy was the winner. The balance of the trip was spent by the six judges in hiding. The only remedy for this year's disappointed mothers is to try again. Nearly one hundred ladies bowled and three frames decided the fifteen handsome prizes. The married men trounced the bachelors at base-ball and the grow- ers tugged the other fellows over the line, leaving the ground strewn with the exhausted. It was the most ex- citing contest of the day. All the children were made happy with prizes, candy and "consolation." The ladies' races were great competi- tions and falls were many, but apart from dust and torn dresses, and dis- appointment, all is well. The fat men were not many and with John Nugent away, Traendly sailed in under liare poles, and not even winded. The men's races were well contested throughout, Lautenschlager of Chicago leading all others in the quarter-mile. About one hundred men participated in the bowling and most of them, judging by the scores, were nervous and unstrung. It was a great outing, and everybody was satisfied and happy. John Waterer & Sons, ki 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 ^"t Sons are the great exhibitors of Rhododendrons In London. NARCISSUS AND DAFFODILS FOR FORCING. Emperor, $12.00 per looo. Princeps Max, $4.00 per 1000. Poeticus Ornatus, $3.75 per 1000. POAT BROS., Ettrick, Va. We hope our readers will, as far as possible, buy everything they need from Horticulture's Advertisers. BAMBOO CANES r. to s feet l,.r .-takii.K' imiiiosc^. 1000. $6.00 .M.S. I Carnation Supports 3 ring model, ICO, $3.00. WM. ELLIOTT & SONS 201 Fulton Street, New York R OSES Bride, Bridesmaid, Perle, Golden Gate and Ivory, extra strong, well rooted stock frotn 3 inch. $5 per 100, $45 per 1000. Best quality, careful packing and prompt service. JOHN C. HATCHER, Amsterdam, N. Y. ^IIIIIIIIIIIIIMIIIIIIIIIIIItlMlllflllllllllllllll^ I vSmall Ferns | Z In 2 I 2 in. pots. Ready 3 = Palms, R.ubbers | E and 2 = Araucarias = I WM. W. EDGAR CO., | § Waverley, Mass. 2 iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiir SURPLUS STOCK Roars— I .~>0 It. M:ii ou botli Bostons ScoW and 8000 6 in. Bostons at 40c. 8000 6 in. Scotti at 40c. PANS $1.00, $1.50, $2.00 and $2.50 ^*-Ten thousand 2', in.Plumosus Nanus at $2.50 per 100; easily worth $3.50. WILLIAM C. SniTH 61st and Market Sts., PHILADELPHIA 49* No C. O. D.'s Satisfactory References required or the cash. Five off if remit- tance accompanies order. Palms, Ferns and Decorative Plants Just received in fine condition a large consignment of Palms, Araucarias and other foliage plants. We also have to offer some Strong bushy Ferns for Dishes in variety; also Pandanuses, Dracjenas, Marantas, Crotons and Bedding Plants. Wholesale I'rice List on application. A. LEUTHY & CO. IMPORTERS and EXPORTERS GROWERS and DEALERS Perkins Street Nurseries, Roslindaie BOSTON, MASS. NEPHROLEPIS WHITMANI 2 1-4 In., $25 per 1 OO BOSTON FERNS 2 1-4- In., $3 per ( OO H. H. BARROWS & SON, Florists WHITIWAN, MASS. Lilies, Japanese Plants BAMBOO STAKES The Yokohama Nursery Co., Ltd, 31 Barclay Street, New York BOSTON FLORIST LETTER CO. 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, i^ or 2 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. McCARTMY, Manager 66 Pearl Street, BOSTON, MASS. r~^' GUDE BROSCO fLORISTS WASHINGTON, D. C. QUDE'S ARAGAURIAS A SPECIALTY. 6000 of the choicest on hand at the following lowest cash prices: ExceUa, 5^-'"- pois, 3-4 tiers, 10 lo 14 in. high, 50 to 60 cts., 6-in. pots. 4-6 tiers, 16 to 22 in. high,§ .7s. $1-00 to $1-25 each. Compacta Robusta, veiy fine, 6-7 in. pots, $(.25, -Si. 50, $1.75, $2.00 each. Glauca, 6-7 in. .$1.00, $1.25, $1.50 each. Kentia Fohsteriana aod Belmoreana, 6-in., ;io to 40 in high, 4 years old, $1.00, .§1.25 to Si. 5'-'; made up. $2.00 each. GODFREY ASCHMANN, 1012 Ontario St.. Philadelphia. Florists Just to hand a fine importation C. Triana_% C. Labiata, Catt. Gigas, Hardyana Type, Odontoglossum Crispum, the real Pacho Type. To arrive shortly, C. Schroeder;e, Mendelli, etc. Write for our price list, it will interest you. CARRILLO & BALDWIN * >rchid Growers and Importers Secaucus - - - New Jersey ORCHIDS Largest Itnpovters^ M.i-pnrtevs, Growers and Hffhriftists hi the World Sander, 9t. Albans, England and 235 Broadway, Roonn I NEW YORK CITY Arrivedln Splendid Condition Catileya .Mossiae, C. Percivaliana, C. Speciosissima and C. Gigas. also Oncidium papilio, Btirlingtonia fragrans and Cycnoches chlorochilum. Write for Prii c^. Lager &HurrelU°pXr^ Summit, N, J. Just to Hand FINE IMPORTATION of Bay Trees, Box Trees j Standards and Pyramids Euonymus, Evergreens I NEW PRICE LIST ON APPLICATION JULIUS ROEHRS CO., Importers | RUTHERFORD, N.J. I There is BUT ONE FERN besides the BOSTONIENSIS and that is i NEPHROLEPIS WHITMANI It is ahead of them all. Having ordered a lartte ciuantity I can till your orders at short notice. Price $25 per 100 $200 per 1000 S. S. SKIDELSKY, 824 No. 24th St., PHILADELPHIA 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 5^1 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 entrusted by the trade to our selection for delivery on steam- ships or elsewhere receive special attention. Telephone Calls, 340 and 341 38th St. Cable Address, ALEXCONNELL DETROIT John Breltmeyer's Sons^— ^- Cor. MIAMI and GRATIOT AVES. DETROIT, MICH. Artistic Designs Hi&;h Grade Cut Blooms 'We cover all Michigran points and g^ood sections of Ohio, Indiana and Canada. Qeo. H. Cooke FLORIST Connecticut Avenue and L Street WASHINOTON. D. C. FRED C. WEBER FLOrriST OLIVE STREET ol. LUUlo, I'lU, Established 1873 Long Distance Fbone Bell Llndell 67& Albany. N. Y. E^^^I^E^JS Flowers or Design Work DELIVERED IN ALBANY AND VICINITY ON TELEGRAPHIC ORDER. 11 NORTH PEARL ST., ALBANY, N.Y. SAMUEL MURRAY Florist Coates House Conservatory 10 ir BROADWAY, KANSAS CITY, MQ Both 'Phones 2670 Mafn 14 HORTICULTURE. July 1. 1906 »»»Kwvwwv>^ww»ww«w SUMMER BEAUTIES EXCEPTIONALLY FINE QUALITY FOR THE SEASON I MAIDS, BRIDES AND KAIZERINS l ? 7 $6.00 and $8.00 [ IGATTLEYAS THE LEO NIESSEN CO. S'lls"" store open T^A.M. |2|7 AtCh St., PHILA. In writing: advertisers, mention Horticulture CHOICE QUALITY ^ $6.00 and $8.00 per 100. 9 EXCEPTIONALLY S FINE ^ 40c. each Samuel S.Pennock ^fye ^roRisT'op' PHILA. \ 1612-1618 Ludlow St. Store closes, after July 1st, 6 P. M. • 2W^^*V^^Ml«^«^^««l^ CookeG.H. •■ -13 Cowee A < Dilger Wm W DreerH. A. 24 Eaton H.N la EdgarW. W. Co 12 Edwards Folding Box Co. U Elliott Wm. & Sons... 12 Esler J. 0. =3 Ernest W. H. .••»4 Eyres '3 Farquhar R. & J. & Co " FcnrichJ.S 16 Foley Mfg. Co 22 Ford Bros 16 FromcntH. E. 16 Grey T.J. & Co 11 Gude Bros. Co 13 Gurney Heatei Mfg. Co 23 Guttman Alex, J 16 Hagemann Wm. & Co. - ■ 2 Hail Asso. 23 Hammond Paint & Slug Shot Works II Hartshorne Jas 2 Hatcher J. C la Heller&Co... 11 Herbert David & Son ... 2 Herr A. M 2 Hews A. H. & Co 22 Hicks & Crawbuck ... 16 Hilfinger Bros 2a Hippard E.. 24 Hitchings & Co 24 Horan E. C 16 HuntE.H 14 Johnson Seed Co 12 Kasting W. F. 17 Kcrvan Co.. The 17 Kessler, P. F 16 King Cons. Co 23 Kroeschell Bros 23 Lager & Hurrell 13 Langj Julius 16 Langjahr, Alfred H.. . .16 Lawritzen C 4 Page Leuthy A. & Co 13 Lord & Burnham Co. . 24 Manlcy Chas. H 24 McCarthy N. F 17 McConnell Alex .13 McKellar Charles W.. 14 McKissick,W. E 14 McManus Jas. 16 Michell H. F.Co. ...-ii Michigan Cut Flower Exchange 17 Millang Charles 16 Millang Frank 16 Moltz A 17 Moninger J. C. . . ■.•-23 Murdoch J. B.& Co.. .17 Murray Samuel.. 13 Niessen Leo. Co. 14 Pennock Samuel b 14 Perkins John J. & Son . 17 Perkins 6t. Nurseries. .13 Peterson J. A. 13 Pierson F. R. Co. 4 Pierson U Bar Co 23 Pittsburg Floral Ex.. .14 Plainfield Nursery ....ai Plumb Wm. 2X Pierce P.O. Co. 24 Poat Bros 12 Poehlniann Bros. Co. ...2 PyeE. H 2 Ray nor John 1 16 Reed& Keller 17 Reid Edw .... - 14 Reinbcrg Peter 14 Robinson H.M. & Co. .17 Roehrs Julius Co 13 Rolker August & Sons. 22 Rose Hill Nurseries. . ..2 Sander & Son. 13 Schmidt J. C. Co ..2 Scollay John A... - - ■ . 23 Sheridan W. F. ... ..16 Siebrecht & Sons. 3 Siggers & Siggers 24 Sim Wm 4 Situations & Wants... 22 Skidelskv S. S 13 Smith W C 13 Stern J. & Co 17 Steams A. T. Lumber Co. 23 Sutherland Geo. A. Co 17 Thorburn J . M . & Co. . ■ ? Thornton Bros, 4 Traendly & Schcnck. .16 Troy, J. H. 2 Vaughan and Sperr>'..i4 Vick's Jas. Sons 11 Walsh M. H. ..2 Ward Ralph M. Co 2 Waterer John & Sons- .la Watson Kj. C. II Weathered Co. ,23 Weber F. C 13 Weber H.& Sons 3 Welch Bros 14 Winterich C 4 Yokohama Nurseries-. 13 Young, Thos. Jr 13 Zirngiebel A 21 Zvolanek Am. C 11 Buyer's Directory Is Your Name In The Above List? If Not, Why Not ? 9 and Ready Reference Guide READ IT Adrertlsements under this head, one cent a word. Initials count as words. Regular advertisers In this Issue are also listed under this classlhcatton wlthont charge. Reference to List ot AdrertUers will Indicate the respective pages. AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENTS. Thos. 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. ASPARAGUS. A. M. Herr, Lancaster, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. Asparagus I'lumosus nanus oi- Asparagus Spreiigeri seedlings, strong, thrifty, 100 $1.25, 1000 $10.00. H. H. Berger & Co., 47 Barcla.v St., N. Y. City. 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. Kastlug, .385 Elllcott St., Buffalo, N. T. ASTER PLANTS. J. C. Schmidt Co., Bristol, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. BAMBOO STAKES. Yokohama Nurseries, 31 Barclay St., N. For page see List of Advertisers. Y. BAMBOOS. J. H. Troy, New Rochelle, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. BAY TREES. Julius Roehrs Co., Rutherford, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. BEDDING PLANTS. H. N. Eaton, S. Sudbury, Mass. Coleus, VerschaffeltU, Golden Redder. For page see List of Advertisers. W. W. Edgar Co.. Waverley, Mass. R. Pierson Co. F. Tarry town-on-Hudson, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. A. Leuthy & Co., RosUndale, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. BEGONIAS. S. S. Skldelsky, Philadelphia, Pa. Begonia Gloire De Lorraine. J. A. Peterson. McHenry Ave., Westwood, Cincinnati. O. Begonias Lorraine, Turnford Hall. For page see List of Advertisers. BERRIED PLANTS. Jerusalem cherries, seedlings, 25c. per 100; 2 1-2-in. pots, $3.00 per 100. Cash, please. A. Relyea & Son, Poughkeepsle, N. Y. BOX TREES. Julius Roehrs Co., Rutherford, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. BULBS AND TUBERS. R. M. Ward & Co.. New York. For page see List of Advertlsera. Josepli Breck & Sons, 4T-B4 N. Market St., Boston. For page see List of Advertlserg. J. M. Thorburn & Co., 36 Cortlandt St. , New York. LIUum Harisll and Longiflorum. For page see List of Advertisers Wm. Hagelnann & Co., ^5 Dey St., N. Y. "Royal Clusters" Lilies. For page see List ot Advertisers. Yokohoma Nurseries, 31 Barclay St., N. Y. Lily Bulbs. For page see List of Advertisers. A. T. Boddlngton, 342 W. 14th St.^ N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Bulbs. Narcissus P. W. G., a fine season, fine bulbs. Prices on applicatlnn. Corre- spondence solicited. Misses Wilson. Mil- dred & Pleasant Sts., Montgomery, Ala. CANNAS. C. Winterich. Deflance, O. For page see List of .\dvertisers. 10,000 fine potted stock ready to plant. 20 best sorts. List free. Benjamin Con- nell. West Grove. Pa. Cannas, from 4-inch pots, leading varie- ties, fine stock. J. W. Adams & Co., Springfield, Mass. CARNATIONS. B. H. Pye, Upper Nyack, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. The U. Weber & Sons Co., Oakland. Md. My Maryland and Jessica. Chicago Carnation Co., Jollet, 111. Rooted Cuttings. For page see List of Advertisers. CHRYSANTHEMUM PLANTS. The H. Weber & Sons Co., Oakland, .Md. For page see List of Advertisers. W. P. Cvaig. 1305 Filbert St., Phila. 5000 best commercial sorts. List free. Benjamin Connell. West Grove. I'a. (.■iir.vsanthcmums. out of 2 1-2-ln. pots, good strong stock. Write tor varieties and prices. Pittsburg Rose & Carnation Co., Glbsonia, Pa. COLEUS. H. N. Eaton, So. Sudliury, Mass., Rooted Cuttings. For page see List of Advertisers. R. L. Gohisalvos, Kidder Greenhouses, Waltham, Mass. CONIFERS. John Waterer & Sons, Ltd., American Nursery, Bagshot, Eng. For page see List of Advertisers. CUPS AND TROPHIES. Thornton Bros., Lawrence, Mass. Fo'. page see List of Advertisers. CUT FLOWER BOXES. Folding cut flower boxes, the best made. Write for list. Holton & Hnnkel Co., Mli- waukee. Wis. vvelcn Bros., 15 Province St., Boston. tor page see List of Advertisers. Kdwards Folding Box Co., Philadelphia. For page see List of Advertisers. CYCAS STEMS. " J. M. Thorburn & Co., 36 Cortlandt St., N. Y. For page see List of .Advertisers. CYCLAMEN PLANTS. C. Winterich, Defiance, O. For page see List of Advertisers. DAFFODILS. Poat Bros. Ettrick, Va. For Forcing. FoF^page see List of .\dvertlsers. DAHLIAS. David Herbert & Son, Atco, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. DECORATIVE PLANTS. A. Leuthy & Co., RosUndale, Mass For page see List of Advertisers. Julius Roehrs, Rutherford, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers Wm. W. Edgar Co., Waverley, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. DRACAENAS. A. Leuthy & Co.. RosUndale, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. ENGLISH IVY. English Ivy, two and three-Inch stock. J. W. Adams & Co., Springfield. Mass. FERNS. A. Lentby & Co.. RosUndale. Mass For paee sop List of Advertisers II. U. Barrows & Sons. Whitman, Mans. Nephrolepis Barrowsll. Fnr page see 1, 1st of Advertisers F. R. Pierson Co.. Tarrytown-on-Uudson, N. Y. Nenhrolepls Plersonl Elegantlsslma. Frir pfige see List of A'lverrlsers. Wm. C. Smith, 61st & Market Sts., Phlla. Boston and Scottll. For page see List of Advertisers. Wm. W. Edgar Co., Waverley. Mass. For page sec List of Advertisers. July 7, 1906 HORTICUUTURE- 10 FERNS — Continued. S. S. Skldelsky. S24 N. 24tti St.. Phlla. Whitmauii Fern. For page see List of Advertisers. W. P. Craig,~T305'Filbert~St~Philn. Ferns from flats, best sorts, $1.25 100; $10.00 1000. Ferus for fern dishes, 2^ In., $3.00 100; $23.00 lOOO. Fern spores, named or mixed, 2.5c. pkt.; large pkt., 50c. H. H. Berger & Co.. 47 Barclay St.. N. Y. City. SEEDLING FEKNS IX FLATS, now ready. Flats contain over 100 clumps ■nhicli can be divided, ready now for 2 1-2 in. pots, in following varieties: Aspi- diuni Tsnsemense. Crytoniinm Falcatnm, Ptcris ("'retioa alba Lincata. Nana Com- pacta, Magniflca. Cri.stata, .^diantoides, WimsettI, Mayii. Serrulata. Lastiea Varie- gata, etc. Prices $2.00 per Hat. 20 or more flats at $1.75. Cash with order from unknown parties. McHutchison & Co.. 17 Murray St., New York City. FLORAL PHOTOGRAPHS. Floral Photogniphs. Foley's 226-228 1-2 Bowery, New York. FLORISTS' FERTILIZER. A sample 100-Ib. bag of Blatehford's Plant Grower and Land Renovator Fer- tilizer only $2.75. It is composed solely of pure rose growers' bone meal, nitrate of soda, Peruvian guano, sulphate of am- monia, sulphate of potash and gypsum. In the correct proportions. For benches and potting plants, roses, carnations, lilies, mums, etc., it has never been surpassed. Address J. W. Harwell, Blatehford's Calf Meal, Animal and Poultry Foods, Fertil- izers, Kaibo Dip, Seeds, etc., Waukegan, III. Established at Leicester, England, In 1800. FLORISTS' LETTERS. Boston Florist Letter Co., 84 Hawley St., Boston, Mass. _ For page see List of AdTertlsers. Q. A. Sutherland Co.. 34 Uawley St., Boston, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. " FLORISTS' SUPPLIES. H. BI. Robinson & Co.. 8-11 Province St., Boston, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. H. Bayersdorfer & Co., Philadelphia, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. The Kervan Co., 20 \V. 27th St., N. i. Decorative Evergreens. For page see List of Advertisers. N. F. McCarthy & Co., 84 Hawley St., Boston, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. Reed & Keller, 122 W. 23th St., New Sork. - For page see List of Advertisers. J. B. Murdoch & Co., 545 Uberty St. Pittsburg, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. S. S. Pennock, Philadelphia. For page see List of Advertisers. J. Stern & Cc . 1028 Germantown Ave., 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'a Sons, Miami & Gratiot Aves., Detroit, Mich. For page see List of Advertisers. Xhos. 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 of Advertisers. Gude Bros. Co., 1214 F St., Washington, D. C. For page see List of Adverflsem Samuel Murray, 1017 Broadway, Kansas City, Mo. For page see List of Advertisers. FLOWER POTS. W. H. Ernest. 2'r YT For page see List of Advertisers. GALAX. Growl Fern Co., Mllllngton, Mass. 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. GARDENIA VEITCHII. C. PI. Totty, Madison. N. J. W. P. Craig, 1305 Filbert St., Phila. GERANIUMS. 'A. M. Hcrr, Lancaster, For page ...., „„„.„„v... Pa. ee 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. Standard Plate Glass^ Co.. Boston. Glass. French and American "White Rose" brand. Stenzel Glass Co., 2 Hud- son St., New Yo'-k. 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 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. Stearns Lumber Co., Neponset, Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. E. A. Beaven, Evergreen, Ala. Fadeless Sheet Moss; Lyrata. For page see List of Advertisers. HARDY PERENNIALS. M. H. Walsh, Woods Hole, Mass. For page see List of Adveitlsers. Wm. W. Edgar Co., Waverley, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. HEATING APPARATUS. Lord & Burnham Co., 1133 Broadway, New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Piersou 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. John A. Scollay, 73 & 75 Myrtle Ave., Brooklyn, N. Y. For paee see List of Advertisers. King Construction Co., N. Tonawanda, N. X. For page see List of Advertisers. J. C. Monlnger Co.. 117 East Blackhawk St., Chicago, 111. For page see List of Advertisers. WeatEered^o7,^6 and 48 Marion St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Foley Mfg. Co., 471 W. 22nd St., Chicago. For page see List of Advertisers. Cbas. H. Manley, Premier Mfg. Works, St. Johns. Mich. For page see List of Advertisers. HARDY FERNS AND SUPPLIES. 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. Dllger, Mgr. Fancy Ferns. For page see List of Advertisers. Crowl Fern Co., Mllllngton, Mass. 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^^. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. HOTHOUSE GRAPE VINES. Rose Hill Nurseries, New Rochelle, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. IMPORTING HOUSES. R. M. Ward & Co., New York. Plants and Bulbs. For page see List of Advertisers. Wm. Hagemann & Co., 55 Dey St., N. Y. "Royal Clusters" Lilies. For page see List of Advertisers. INSECTICIDES. Hammond's Paint & S. S. Works, FlshklU, N. Y. Horicum. For page see List of Advertisers. JAPANESE PLANTS. Yokohama Nurseries, 31 Barclay St., N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. KENTIAsi Hlnode Florist Co.. Inc.. Whitestone. L. I., N. Y. Belmoreana and Forsterlana. LANDSCAPE ARTIST. William Plumb, 1133 Broadway, New York. 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, 4;i2tj Olive St., St. Louis, Mo. For naee snp List of Advcrrisprs 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. Eyres, 11 N. Pearl St., Albany, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Mills, the Florist. .lacksonvllle. Fla. Telegraph or mail orders promptly filled. Long distance telephone connections. MASTICA^ F. O. Pierce Co.. 170 Fulton St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. MOONVINES. Godfrey Aschmann. 1012 Ontario St.. Phlla. MUSHROOM SPAWN. Cochran Mushroom & Spawn Co., 911 Chemical I'.ldg., St. Louis, Mo. For page see List of Advertisers. NARCISSUS. Poat Bros., Bttrlck, "Va. For Forcing. For page see List of Advertisers. NURSERY STOCK. John W'aterer & Sons, Ld., American Nursery, Bagshot, England. For page see List of Advertisers. ORCHID PLANTS. Lager & Hurrell, Summit, N. J. j For page see List of Advertisers. Sander, St. Albans, England. I Importers, Exporters. Growers, Hybridists For page see List of Advertisers. Julius Roehrs Co.. Rutherford, N. J. I For page see List of Advertisers. Carrlllo & Baldwin, Secaucns. N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. Gurney Heater Mfg. Co., 188-200 Franklin St., Cor. Pearl, Boston. Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. ""Krocschell Bros.7"35 Erie StTT Chicago. For page see List of Advertisers. PALMS. A. Lenthy & Co., RosUndale, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. PANSY SEED. Francis Brill, Hempstead, L. I., N. Y. :20 HORTICULTURE. July 7, 1906 PATENTS. Slggers & Slggers, Washington, D. C. Pateuts. Trade Marks, aud Copyrights. 25 years' active practice. For page see List of Advertisers. PEONIES. Fine collection of Best Peonies. Com- plete Peonv and Phlox Manuals, 25 cents each. C. S. Harrison's Select Nursery, York, Nebr. PIPE FITTINGS^ Pipe, Valves and Fittings, Cuyler & Mohler, Baltimore. Md. Manufacturers' prices, F. O. B. your railroad station. Im- mediate shipment. Try us. POT HANGERS. Pot hangers, Kramer's $1 doz. by exp., $1.25 by mall. I. N. Kramer & Son, Cedar Rapids. la. PRIMULAS. Primula Obc. Grandiflora. 4-ln. pots. $6 per 100. Cash, please. A. Relyea & Son, Ponghkeepsle, N. Y. PUTTY. Ben]. Hammond, Flshklll on Hudson. N. Y. Twemlow's Old English Glazing Putty. For page see List of Advertisers. RHODODENDRONS. John Waterer & Sons, Ltd., American Nursery, Bagshot, Bng. For page see List of Advertisers. ROSES. M. H. Walsh, Woods Hole, Mass. Hardy Hoses, U. T. Roses and Ramblers. For page see List of Advertisers. E. U. Pye, Upper Nyack, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Rose HIU Nurseries, New Roehelle, N. K. Roses, Killaruey. For page see List of Advertisers. John C. Hatcher, Amsterdam, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Poehlmaiin Bros. Co.. Morton Grove, 111. Rose Plants. For page see List of Advertisers. American Beauties, 2 in.. !);.:«. UO; 3-in., $80.00 1000. Cash. J. Henry Bartram, Lansdowne, Pa. Roses. Baby Rambler, the strongest dor- mant stock in the country, S'Jo.OO per 100; 2 1-2 In. pot plants. $7.00 per 100, $65.00 per 1000. Brown Bros. Co., Rochester, N. Y. 2 1-2-ln. pots, ready now. Baby Ram- blers, Teas, H. P. Roges, 50 varieties, at $30.00 1000; Crimson Ramblers, .f23.00 1000; Baltimore Belle. Dorothy Perkins, Pink, White and Yellow Ramblers, Queen of Prairie, Seven Sisters, etc., at $20.00 1000. Gilbert Costich, Rochester, N. Y. The bcautituj,^ new pink rose, MISS KATE MOULTOX. is the queen of all pink roses. It's a winner and vou should _grow it. Price $:i0.00 UIO; 300 $125.00: 1000 .$200.00; 50U0 and upwards. $175.00 per 1000. Minneapolis Floral Co.. Minneapolis. Minn. ~ SEEDS. T. J. Grey ..t 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., 36 Cortlandt St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. H. F. Mlchell Co., 1018 Market St., Philadelphia, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. R. & J. Farquhar & Co., Boston, Mass. Grass Seed Mixtures. For page see List of Advertisers. A. T. Boddington, 342 W. 14th St., N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. James VIck's Sons. Rochester. N. T. For page see List of Advertisers. G. C. Watson" Dobson Bldg., 9th and Market Sts., Phlla. For page see List of Advertisers. Ant. C. Zvolanek, Bound Brook, N. J. Christmas Flowering Sweet Pi'a Seed. For page see List of Advertisers. ■W. W.~Rawson & Co.. 5 Union St., Boston. SEED CASES— MICE PROOF. Heller & Co., Montpeller, O. For page see List of Advertisers. SPHAGNUM MOSS. Live Sphagnum moss, orchid peat and orchid baskets always on hand. Lager & Hurrell, Summit. N. J. STEAM TRAP. E. Hlppard, Y'oungstown, 0. For pagte. C IMPRclVFU Greenhouse Boiler, 35 Erie Street, CHICAGO. Boilers made uf the best material; shell, firebox sheets ajid heads of steel- water space all around froQt, sides and back. Wme for infonnatioo. fflRESSfi SASH BARS fe«t or longei HOT BED SASH PECKY CYPRESS BENCH LUMBER GREENHOUSES ! ERECTED AND EQUIPPED COMPLETE I F DESIRED Write for Circular "D" and Prices The A. T. STEARNS LUMBER CO. NEPONSET, BOSTON, MASS. BOSTON PLATE & WINDOW GLASS CO. GREENHOUSE BLASS German and American 261 to 287 A St., BOSTON 20-22 Canal St. GREENHOUSE CONSTRUCTION LUMBER John C. Honinger Co. 117 E. Blackhawk St., CHICAGO UOW IS THE TIME TO INSURE TOUR GLASS AGAINST DAMAGE dT hail* For particulars address •John a. Cs/of, Saddlu RIvmr, H. J. THIS ROSE HOUSE shows up the lightness in construction of the U-Bar house in a most convincing manner. See that curved eave line and wide spacing of glass as it shows up above the top bench — its almost like being outdoors. U-BAR GREENHOUSES Are the Best Greenhouses Built because they are the nearest to being outdoors for your plants, and still be thoroughly protected indoors. WE ARE THE fOLE MAKERS. OF U-BAB GREENHOUSES PIERSON U=BAR COMPANY Designers and Builders U-BAR GREENHOUSES Metropolitan BIdg., 4th Ave. and 23rd St. NEW YORK FOR Heating ANY description ofBoildikg by Steam or Hot water ■ ©(aiSMSV IKIIlATB[siIKJAI?ail!/I5aeTPE)IKI©(§@o .NEWYORK OFFICE III RFTH AVE ■. „ 7-^ FRANKLIN ST BOSTON BOSTON OFFICE REMOVED TO 188-200 FRANKLIN ST., COR. PEARL. WEATHERED COHPANY 46 HARION ST., NEW YORK GREENHOUSE BUILDING AND HEATING Send for Catalogue. SEND FOR CATALOGUE OF SCOLLAY HOT WATER and STEAM BOILERS JOHN A. SCOLLAY 73 and 75 Myrtle Avenne BOROUGH OF BRODKLVN, N. V. OjTT TO BUYERS Patronize our advertisers, they will treat you ris;ht 24 HORTICULTURE July 7, 1906. AND •ggSifdlfm^!^* I The Pith of this boiler question gets down to the coal question — what does it burn? What heat do you get for the coal you burn? One boiler may have a grate that cuts out the ashes in an " improved " way, and by the same token it will have more ashes to cut out. The more coal you burn, the more the ashes — but do those ashes mean an equivalent in heat? We can prove to you that the Hitchings boiler is the best greenhouse boiler — prove it by what it has proven for others. HITCHINGS AND CO. GREENHOUSE DESIGNERS AND BUILDERS. Manufucturprs of Heutinii uod \entlIatiD|i Apparolu\. 1170 Broadway, NEW YORK. ANI>< THE EVERY WAY PRACTICAL thing is what you want and what we want you to want — the house with all there is in up-to-dateness and a certainty that it's a laster — not only freer from repairs — but easier to repair. That's our iron frame green- house. Lord & Burniiam Co. GREENHOUSE DESIGNERS and MANUFACTURERS 1133 BROADWAY, cor. 26th Street, N. Y. Boston Branch : 819 Tremont Building There's just as much good sense in prepar- ing for easy repairs as 13 freedom from repairs — and quite as much economy. Send for the iron frame greenhouse folder— It's lull of good sense and sound tried out facts. ftttttttttii \ f I) ■uiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii iMASTIGAl S (rATENTFD) ^ I For Glazing Greenliouses I Manufactured only liy i F. 0. PIERCE COMPANY i = I70 Fulton Street, New York = » Agencies in all the Principal Cities ~ J of the United States and Canada. 3 S WRITE FOR CIRCULAR E I JOSEPH BRECK k SONS | I BOSTON, MASS. | E DISTRIBUTORS FOR NEW ENGLAND. = iiiiiililliiiiiiiiilliiiiiiliiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiir. ^*-> JPATENTSl TrademarKs and Copyrights Send your business direct to Washington. Saves time and insure- better servict. Personal attention guaranteed. Twenty-five years' active practice. SPECIALTY: "Working on the Failures of Others" SIGGERS & SIGGERS FATENT l.AWYERS Box 9, National Union Building Washington, D. C. -:^^~*5 Greenhouse i Reasons 1^ ^ To be profitable they shou d be practical — to impart a nice aprearance to your resi- dence they should be artistic — wh le as you sometimes want to move them they should be portable. " You will find all these points— and a lot more in Premier Houses There is sense all the way through. There is experience behind us— that's a reason Get booklet No. 48. •Built the Premier Way" Chas. H. Premier Works, Manley St. Johns, Mil 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 I>uplex Gutter is gaining all the time, over 12,000 feet sold thus far this season. Catalogues free. E. BIPPARD, ^Sk Yonngstown, Ohio <^» Holds Glass Firmly 8«e tho Point 43" PEER1£5S Olsxlnff Points ftre the belt. No rigbt* or larit. Boi of 1,000 polDU 76 flU. pottpfttd. HENBT A. DREER. 114 ChMtanl B(., Fhlli^, Pk. Standard Flower • • POTS II your greenhouses are within 500 miles of the Capit I, wrle us, wc can save you money W. H, ERNEST, 28!h and M Strsets, WASHINGTON, D. C Daytox, the Convention City Main Street. Lonldnc; Xnrth. fioRfsrPiMrmm. l^fM^CAPE Garden £, ^i l-IBR NEW YOl BOTANIC. Go/ TO//, Mas J. cJi/djcr/pt/on, ^100 \ t6 HORTl CULTURE July 14, 1906 WM. HAGEMAHN & CO^ Wholesale Importers and Exporters of Bulbs 55 DEY STREET, ■ ■ NEW YORK "ROYAL CLUSTERS " | 8 Sole Importers and Proprietors of the Celebrated Bermuda Harrlsii Lily Finest, Surest and Most Prolific Flowering: Lily in "NONE BETTER" the World I I HOTH 0 US E GRAPE VINES, fine strong, two and three )ear old canes, Black Hamburg, Muscat Alexandria and other varieties Rose Hill Nurseries, NEW ROCHELLE, N. Y. KILLARNEY The most profitable Rose to date. Strong:, thrifty young: plants. $10 per 100. $90 per i.ooo SIEBRECHT&SON Rose Hill Nursery NEW ROCHELLE. N. Y. BAMBOOS In Pots and Tubs, all sizes, in 20 varieties J. H. TROY, New Rochelle, N. Y. Dahlia Roots and Plants DAVID HERBERT & SON, Successors to L. K. Peacotk, Inc. A.TCO, IV. J. Look throi.gh the Buyers' Directory and Ready Reference Guide. You will find some good offers there also. REMOVAL NOTICE J. M. Thorburn & Go. Late of 36 Cortlandt Street) Have removed to their larse, new 5 story building at 33 BARCLAY STREET extendine through to 38 Park Place ... OUR ... Wholesale Bulb Catalogue will be ready next week Send for it and compare our prices before you order elsewliere. We handle only first size bulbs. J. M. THORBURN & GO. 33 Barclay St., through to 38 Park Place NEW YORK Established 1802 ROSE PLANTS Per loo looo RICHflOND, 2Ji-in., fancy stock $ .00 $50.00 3 j6-in., extra fancy 9.00 80. co Beauties, aM-in., good stock 5.00 45.00 3%-in., strong stock. 8 noo Rosalind Orr EnKlish. 2M-ir.., strong stuck 6,00 Kaiserin, 3j4-in., extra Pne stock 4.50 40.00 sH-'n, e.\lra fine stock 6.50 60.00 Golden Gate, aj^-m., extra fine stock.. 4,00 35.00 Uncle John, 3j4-in., extra fine stock. . - 4.C0 35.00 Pcrle, 2H-in , extra fine stock 5,00 45.00 Sunrise, 2j^-in,, extra fine stock 5.00 45.00 Haids, 3i4-in., extra fine stock ■■-. 6.01 55.00 Chatenay, 2W-in., extra fine stock ... . 4.00 35.00 " 3^-in,, extra fine stock. ... . 6.00 55.00 Liberty, 4-in. t;ratt«, 3C0 plants left ... goo Kate rioulton. iH-in.- ..25.00 Cut Back Benched Keautie^t a.-^o 40.00 " Richmondg. .. 6.00 55.00 Packed In moss tor distant shipment. POEHIMANN BROS. GO. MORTON CROVE. ILL. BULBS HoKSKSHOK g^j, PLANTS Ralph m. Ward & Co. 2 West Broadway, New York LADY GAY 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 Netting. Herbaceous Paeonies. Hollyhocks and Phlox. Catalogue mailed on request. M. H. WALSH BOSE SPECIALIST WOODS HOLE. MASS. too 1000 RICHMOND ROSE 2'/ in. $12.00 $100.00 KAISERIN " " 400 35.00 VARIEGATED LAWSON R.C. 6.00 50.00 ENCHANTRESS 3.00 25.00 QUEEN and LAWSON 2.00 iS.oo E. H. PYE, FLORIST UPPER NYACK, N V. CHRYSANTHEMUMS Onod plants from i Ji in pots. Our selection of all good varieties $2-50 per lOO. The H. WEBER & SON) CO. OAKLAND - MARYLAND C ERAN lU MS DOOTED CUTTINGS f<.r fall deliver>' in any qu.-»n- *^ tity. Orders solicited now. Send for list. Sm:lax, Plumosus, Rohustiis and SpRENCiERii Carefully grown; ready Ju-ie 15th to September i5lh, at inoder^tlc prices. Send for list, ALBERT M. HERR, LANCASTER, PA. PANSY SEED Schmidt's Famous Strain, large dowering and Fancy Colors, none better. .Wc trial pkt., % oz. 82.00, $3511 per oz. I'lauts ready Sep- tember. J. C. SCHMIDT CO. 521 OTTER STREET BRISTOL, PA. CHICAGO CARNATION CO. JOLIET, ILL. JAMES HARTSHORNE, Manaeer. Look through the Buyers' Directory and Ready Reference Guide. You will find some good offers there also. SUPPLEMENT HORTICULTURE, Vol IV, No, 2 JULY 14, 1Q06 !nEW YORK BOTANICAL GARDEN ILEX WILSONI. REPRODUCED FROM NATURE, THREE-FOURTHS NATURAL SIZE.j fitiilsi'n ^•Kiarns Ih nhrs . London S 1 HORTICULTURE VOL IV JULY 14. 1906 NO. 2 PuBuisHHD 'Weekly by HORTICULTURE PUBLISHING CO. 11 Hamilton Place, Boston, Mass. TelepKone. Oxford 292 ■WM. J. STE'WART. Editor and Manager SUBSCRIPTION PRICE One Year, in advance . To Foreign Countries Single Copies ?i.oo 2.00 •OS 9 ADVERTISING RATES, NET Per Inch, 30 inches to page . . .90 Full Page 24-00 On Yearly Contract— 52 consecutive times — per inch, .70. per page . 20.00 COPYRiaHT, 1906, 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, iSjg. CONTENTS OF THIS ISSUE Page FRONTISPIECE— Dayton, the Convention City ONCIDIUM CONCOLOR— A. Dimmoek— Illustrated 29 THE MOTH FIGHT IN NEW ENGLAND— R. L. Adams 29 ILEX WILSONI 29 IMPORTANCE OF FULL AND ACCURATE VARIE- TAL DESCRIPTIONS— W. W. Tracy 30 VEGETABLES FOR EXHIBITION— J. Heeiemans 31 EDITORIAL A new use for surplus roses — A better distribution of flowers needed — The floral artist in the exhibition — Importance of the Dayton meeting 32 HARDY PLANT NOTES— Warren J. Chandler 33 DURING RECESS 33 SCALES— R. L. Adams 33 NEWS OF THE CLUBS AND SOCIETIES Philadelphia Club Honors Mr. Dickson 34 Ottawa Horticultural Society 34 Society of American Florists 34 Columbus Florists' Club 34 Elberon Horticultural Society 34 New .lersey Floricultural Society 34 Page NEWS OF THE CLUBS AND SOCIETIES— (Continued) Washington Florists' Club 34 Massachusetts Horticultural Society 34 Club and Society Notes 34 CONVENTION TOPICS New York to Dayton 35 In the Convention City 35 CUT FLOWER MARKET REPORTS Boston, Buffalo. Columbus, Louisville. New York, Philadelphia 39 SOME REMARKS ABOUT ROSES— A. B. Scott . 39 PARK WOODLANDS AND PLANTATIONS— J. A. Pet- tigrew 45 MISCELLANEOUS California Notes 33 Personal 33 Obituary 33 Mice-Proof Seed Cases 36 Philadelphia Notes 46 Greenhouses Building and Projectefi 46 Incorporated 46 SUPPLEMENT WITH THIS ISSUE Ilex Wilsoni LOCAL REPRESENTATIVES BUFFALO, N. Y.— E. C. Brucker, 385-87 Ellicott SL CHICAGO, ILL.— R. S. Lund, 1034 W. Monroe St. CLEVELAND, 0.— A. L. Hutchlns, 38 Plymouth St. COLUMBUS, C— M. B. Faxon, 322 E. Broad St. CINCINNATI, 0.— Frank W. Ball, Walnut Hills. DETROIT— 0. B. Chase, 59 Miami Ave. INDIANAPOLIS, IND. — George B. WIegand. 1610 N. Illi- nois St. LOUISVILLE, KY.— F. L. Schuiz, Jr., 1325 Cherokee Rd. MONTREAL— William Cooper, 568 SL Paul St. NEWPORT, R. 1.— David Mcintosh, Ledge Road. PHILADELPHIA, PA.— George C. Watson, Dobson BIdg., 9th and Market St. SAN FRANCISCO, CAL.— Luther Monnette, 866 Isa- bella St.. Oakland, Cal. TOLEDO, O.— J. L. Schiller, 929 Prouty Ave. WASHINGTON, D. C— James J. Harty, 14th and H Streets, N. W. 28 HORTICULTURE July 14, 1906 iim0*twyv*i%tvwwy*/vyyy*t* mmrm PRINCESS VIOLET vSTOCR The Princess of Wales is still the leader of all single violets. There is uo other variety on the market that can compare with it as a commercial violet because it blooms from sept. 15th to May 1st; every bloom is marketaljle. It has size, it has color, it has length of stem. It has fragrance. It sells when any other variety, single or double, can not be given away. The people want it. So great is my confidence in this violet that the following Autumn I will devote 80,000 feet of glass to the growing of this variety. I have about 200,000 nice young divisions now re.ady to ship at the following prices: $2.00 per 100 $15.00 per 1000 500 at 1000 Rates Lots of 10,000 $13.00 per 1000 Lots of 5000 at $14.00 per 1000 WILLIAM SIM, Cliftondale, Mass. Order your Violet Stock now Largest grower of Violets in America r- FINE SILVER CUPS and TROPHIES For Exhibition Awards, Sporting Events, etc, FINEST ASSORTMENT IN THE COUNTRY FROM THE BEST MANUFACTURERS AND AT LOWEST PRICES. THORNTON BROS., LAWRENCE, MASS. I PANSY SEED \ I I ? Boddington's Challenge Mixture. New Crop Ready in July I ^ This mixture contains all the finest GIANT strains of the lead- ^ " ing Pansy Specialists in the world, the Giant scif colors, the GIANT y 0 striped and margined, and the GIANT blotched, ad carefully mixed 0 I in proportion, the FINEST that money can buy — the finest that t • YOUR money can buy. A FLOKIST wlio has grown it said: • 0 " Why don't you call it DEFIANCE? ' ^ '4 trade pkt., 40c: trade pkt., 75c; ^oz., $1.50; X % oz.. $2.50: 1 oz., $5.00 ^ For named varieties to color see catalogue. I Arthur T. Boddingion ■ 342 West 14th St., NEW YORK -•-•-•-• -•-•-•-•-•-•-•-•- -•-•-•-•-•-•-•-•-•-• .•s«>»s*»sftftftftft»»»sftft»>»!i»s»s»s»»»sftftftft»ft»>»»ft»**»»»sM*»ftft*»>ft**»i***»>*******>*****'*»*»'*****'***********J Hydrangeas for Summer Blooming We have a magnificent lot of Hydrangea Otaksa grown especially for July and August flowering. Plants are just coming into bloom, just beginning to show color, and will be in perfection during July and August, when they are in great demand at watering places and other summer resorts. There is nothing showier or rnore satisfactory for lawn decoration. We make a specialty of them, and find an increasing demand for them from year to year. They can be shipped anywhere safely by freight. Large plants in tubs, $2.00 and $3.00 each, according to size. Very large specimens in half-barrels, $5.00 and $7.00 each F. R. PIERSON CO., Tarrytown-on-Hudson, New York 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 •W(««ww<«wwwv««wwwvtwvwwwwwvwawwww««w<«<«<«w«v<«<«w< ARTHUR COWEE GLADIOLUS SPECIALIST Meadowvale Farm HAS UNDER CULTIVATION OVER lOO ACRES COMPRISING The Best Mixtures, Collections and Named Varieties in Existence. Write lor 1906 Catalog MARIE LOUISE VIOLETS Strong Plants. February or Mdrch struck— Clean and free froia di ease; $15. oj per 1000, $2.o:j per 100. April struck, fine Plants, well rooted, $10. oa 1 per 1000, $t.50 per 100. Cash with order. Your money cheerfully refunded if not satisfactory. C.LAWRlTZEN,Boi26l,Rhinebeck,N.Y. GOVERNOR HERRICK The MEW VIOLET The finest single, the freest bloomer, the greatest money maker ever offer for sale. Write me today. Idoz..$2.00: 100.$10.00: 1000.$7S.00: 5,000 or more at $60.00 per 1,000 H. K . O A. I« I^ T O P« Originator and Introducer WILLOUQHBY, O. +4 Cyclamen Giant Hybrids. Seed taken only from exhibition stock, none better, in six colors, including Sal- monium and other Novelties, Canna Pennsylvania, Kate Gray, Allema- nia, Duke of Marlboro and twenty others, 4 in. $6.oo per loo. I CHRIST. WINTERICH, Cyclamen Specialist, DEFIANCE, - - - OHIO. In writing \n Advertisers kindly mention Horticulture July 14, 1906 tlORTlCULTURi: 29 Oncidium concolor During FehriuiiT and ]\Iareli this oncidium flowers ■R-itli much profusion in England, and tlie photograph sent is one of some hundreds which was flowering this winter with Messrs. Stanley & Co., orchid importers, Southgate, London. After the yellow- blossoms of the well known Oncid- iums varicosum and splendidum are past, this beautiful brilliant colored species succeeds thorn (very shortly after tlie latter) and although not so long in the stem. the vivid yellow of its blossoms appearing in the depth of winter, when no other yellow orchid of such useful- ness is in flower, makes it most desirable, and valuable for all kinds of decorative work. Grown suspended as seen in the photograph, its beauty is well displayed at Hackensack, New Jersey, in Mr. C. Moore's collection; there is a well cultivated group of them, and arranged from the roof in pans or baskets, its beauty is much enhanced. The blossoms are lasting, and although not generally grown by florists, for cutting, its freedom of flowering and easy culture makes it worthy of a place among the commercial varieties of orchids. The Moth Fight in New England The summer work in the g3'psy and brown-tail moth region differs materially from the winter treatment, as outlined in a recent number of Hoeticdltdre. Then the men devoted their time to creosoting gypsy moth eggs and cutting and burning brown-tail moth nests. As each town is workins out its own salvation, each local superintendent lays down the summer campaign in his particular section, doing what he thinks will suppltment the winter practice to the greatest advantage, banding the trees with burlap or some sticky substance, burning infested brush, spraying, etc. There are several sticky substances on the market for banding trees. The band- ing is done early in the spring before the caterpillars begin to crawl. The trunks are scraped and a band three inches wide and half an inch thick put around each. Only the trees cleaned previously are so treated, the object being to keep the caterpillars from crawling into the tree from infested shrubbery, stone walls, or wherever they might he. The object of banding with burlap is to provide a place of concealment for the caterpillars, for after they are partly grown, they crawl down the trunk and hide dur- ing the day. Men visit the burlaps once a day and kill all caterpillars found under them. \Miere both the burlap and sticky bands are used, the former should be put above the latter, thus protecting against a caterpillar invasion, and trapping thoso that may be feeding in the tree. In badly infested regions spraying with arsenate of lead or disparene is extensively practised. The quantity used varies from five to tw'enty pounds for one hundred gallons of water, the larger dose being required by the older, more resistant caterpillars. The brown-tail caterpillars are practically through feeding now and many are pupating. The gypsies will continue to feed for a couple of weeks more. Then come the moths to greatly multiply the present mem- bers, and the wholesale spreading of the brown-tails, as both the male and female moths fly. The female gypsy moth cannot fly, hence gypsy spreading takes place prin- cipally in the caterpillar stage. The federal government has appropriated $100,000 for the purpose of fighting the moths but their method will probably consist in a search for some parasite, either fungus or insect, which can be successfully accli- mated and distributed. Experimentation in a small way, by Mr. Kirkland in Saugus, has demonstrated the feasibility of such a plan. a^ Ilex Wilsoni The beautiful holly figured in the colored supplement which accompanies this number of Horticulture is the largest leaved and most striking of all hollies, charac- terized as the greatest advance among hollies since the introduction of Ilex Shepherdii, from which it differs in possessing larger and glossier leaves. It is said to be a natural hybrid, having occurred in the nurseries of Messrs. Fisher, Son, and Sibray, of Handsworth, York- shire, England. As to its comparative hardiness, little is known as yet but so fine a subject is well worthy of a trial in tliose sections of our country where the English hollies are reliable. As a single specimen on the lawn it would be an object of great beauty at any and all seasons of the vear. 30 HORTICULTURE. July 14, 1906 Importance of Full and Accurate Varietal Descriptions Read Before the American Steel Trade Association by W. W. Tracy. Without taking your time to excuse the riding of a hobby or any attempts at rhetorical finish. I will present my ideas on the desirability of more accu- rate and complete varietal descriptions of garden vegetables. In Bulletin No. 21, Bureau of Plant Industry, Depart- ment of Agriculture, we find that American seedsmen, in 1902, offered for sale seed of 327 varieties of toma- toes, 307 varieties of cabbage, 445 va- rieties of garden beans and proportion- ate numbers of other species. Now, it is doubtless true that a pro- portion, though I think it but a small proportion, of these different sorts ex- ists simply as a matter of commercial expediency; by far a greater part of them exist because some one has found that plants of that type were better suited to some set of conditions and requirements than any sort with which he was acquainted. It is prob- able that a better acquaintance with sorts already in cultivation would have prevented the naming of many of these stocks as distinct varieties, but after allowing all possible reduction from these causes there still remains a long list of sorts, each with special adapta- tion to certain conditions and require- ments. Are these adaptations of prac- tical importance? I most unhesitat- ingly answer, yes. In these days of sharp competition, I thing not only occasionally, but usually, the financial success or failure in any attempt to grow vegetables for market depends as much upon the use of a good stock of the sort best suited to the condi- tions as upon any other factor, and this is not mere theory. Let me give a practical illustration of the estima- tion some hard-headed farmers place upon the use of seed bred to an exact type. In a certain section of New Jer- sey the money-making crop is early tomatoes, and they are grown to such an extent that from a radius not ex- ceeding five miles they have shipped as much as 15,000 bushels in one day, and the shipments will often average 8,000 bushels for days together. They have tried a great number of sorts, but have settled upon a certain type as that best suited to their needs, and as a rule each farmer selects and saves seeds of that type for his own plant- ing. They occasionally change seed or buy of each other, and the common price for such exchange is fifty cents per ounce, but last winter one of the most successful growers moved to town, and offered his tomato seed, with other things from his farm, at auction. There was nothing at the sale for which there was such lively competition, and the seed was finally sold at $3.00 an ounce. This price was not paid by a seedsman for a novelty or for stock seed but by a farmer for use in growing tomatoes for the mar- ket and for seed of a variety which had been grown in the vicinity for many years. The purchaser had lost the seed he himself had saved, and said he would rather pay $5.00 an ounce than run any risk of poor seed. I have been told that some seed of this identical stock was secured and sent to another section of the country and grown in comparison with the sort which growers in that section had found best suited to their condi- tions and methods, and it was pro- nounced a worthless sort, the planter losing heavily because of using it for his crop instead of seed of the sorts which had proven adapted to his con- ditions; this is an indication of the importance of the use of the type adapted to local conditions. I asked a dozen growers in the first named section it they ever bought seed of seedsmen, and they replied, most em- phatically. No. Why? Oh! we can't get that we can rely upon to give us plants of the right sort. To further illustrate conditions as they exist, I would report that last spring I visited another section, where it is said that within five miles from the station there were 8,0(i0 acres in early cab- bage. Experience has demonstrated the exact type of plant wanted for their conditions. It is difficult, if not impossible, to grow cabbage seed in that section, and the growers depend wholly upon seed from seedsmen. They know quite as well as the to- mato growers mentioned the type of plant wanted, and appreciate the im- portance to them of getting seed cer- tain to develop into plants of that type, but they commonly pay but very little, if any, more than current whole- sale price for the seed they use, and the price is a very important if not the sole factor in determining which of a number of reputable seedsmen get the order. Picking out 100 plants which adhere no more closely to the desired type than I know it is perfect- ly possible to secure from the most carefully grown cabbage seed and which were far less uniform in type than were the tomato plants in most of the fields in the section referred to, I asked the grower what he would agree to pay for seed which produces plants as uniform as those? He re- plied that if by paying ten times — yes, twenty times — what he paid now, he could get seed which he knew was as uniform as that, he would buy enough for five years and pay cash for it. To the inquiry as to whether he could not get such seed of seedsmen if he was willing to pay for it, he said, em- phatically. No, and repeated several instances where seed for which he paid reputable seedsmen a high price, because of its supposed superior qual- ity, proved very little , if any. more uniform than the lower priced seed, and said that one of the best lots of seed he ever had was sold him at so low a price that he was afraid to plant his whole acreage with it until it had been tested. I could give many similar illustrations of the fact that whatever may be the case with the ordinary farmer, experienced growers recog- nized the value of close adherence to well defined type and are willing to pay for it. How is it with the seed growers and dealers? I have been told by one of our best seed growers that he used the same stock seed to grow seed of variety A for one reputable seedsman and seed of variety B for another; another seed grower in the same State said that he used the same stock seed to grow seed of the variety B for one seedsman and of variety C for another, yet both said that variety A and variety C were quite distinct; I saw a third seedsman, who declared that B was quite distinct from either .\ or C. Apparently in seed growing, things w-hich are equal to the same thing are not necessarily equal to each other. In another case, a seed grower received a stock of a new sort to grow for a seedsman, and continued to sup- ply him with that sort for several years. After the second or third year the seedsman reported that his cus- tomers complained that the stock was deteriorating. The grower declared that it could not be, as he had taken especial pains in selecting his stock seed, but upon investigations it was discovered that in his selection he had paid no attention to the qualities which made the sort desirable for cer- tain conditions, but had selected to different qualities, and those which would not be likely to be correlated with the desired one. It is true all these illustrations are of comparative- ly little grown varieties, but do our seed growers agree as to the exact type desirable in the case of even the most important and largely grown sorts? or do our best growers adhere to the same exact type from year to year? The fault is not all with the grower. Often they receive from the seedsmen stock seed of a new sort, but can get no description of the exact type wanted, or after selecting to a certain type for several generations they are asked to select to quite a dif- ferent one. These conditions would result in want of uniformity of type even if each seedsman secured his stock from year to year of but one and the same grower, but he rarely does so, and not only this, but the grower does not always fill orders with the seed grown from his own stock. It is said that there is no need of "sending coales to Newcastle," but it some- times seems necessary to send sweet corn and onion seed from the West to Central Connecticut and to import cabbage seed into Eastern Long Island. 1 have presented my conception of the conditions as they exist. How may they be improved? With all our modern knowledge of the laws of heredity as expressed in Mendelian and other theories and laws, the truth in the homely adage of "like father like son" remains and the corollary that the greater the number of genera- tions of exact similitude, the more fixed and positive it becomes. It is only by rigid adherence for several generations to an exact type that we can produce seed that will be certain to develop into plants of that type. A variation for a single generation in any one characteristic, though it may be a minor one, may and often will so change the balance of influence of dif- ferent tendencies as to completely change the character of the seed. Often we can only know of an invisible but valuable characteristic by its co- July 14, 1906 HORTICULTURE. 31 relation with one. which while easily seen, is of itself of but little import- ance and does not affect the value of the plant for our uses. For instance, a purple blossom on a plant of extra early pea is of itself of no importance, but is a certain indication of a ten- dency toward inferior flavor in the green pea. On this account, accurate and detailed descriptions of varieties are of importance; where can we get them? The reply comes at once "from seedsmen's catalogues," but can we? and ought we to expect to do so? Their catalogues are published and dis- tributed at great expense and are is- sued primarily for the sake of selling the seed they offer. They answer the purpose for which they are designed in proportion as they secure orders for seeds. Will this be measured by the ac- curacy and completeness of their de- scriptions? Whatever your answer may be, the answer given by the catalogues themselves is no. Looking through the 1906 catalogues of 125 seedsmen who list Davis Wax Bean, we find that 77 speak of its good quality, 82 speak of the beauty of its pods. 9G speak of its vigor and productiveness of vine, 30 call it scringless and only 7 admit that it is stringy or not of best quality. Now this bean has been in cultivation long enough so that everybody knows of its character and value but I ask if a description which fails to mention the distinctly stringy character of its beautiful pod can be called complete? This is not an ex- ception but a typical case, very rarely is any quality which could be con- sidered is a defect mentioned, while those which are valuable are spoken of in exaggerated terms of praise. If we cannot obtain full descriptions from the catalogues, where should we look for them? It seems to me that it is the duty of any one offering seed of what is claimed as a new sort, to furnish a full and complete descrip- tion of the varied characteristics, not only of the usable product, but of the plant. He can make whatever claims he chooses as to its desirable quali- ties, but seedsmen and gardeners should not accept any new sort as such, unless it is accompanied with a description which will enable them to identify it. Often what are simply superior stocks of some old sort are offered under a new name; if this is done, the claim for a name should be accompanied with a statement of in just what respect the strain differs from that of common use. It seems to me that this Association can do much to secure such action by its members and that by doing so it would do much to bring about uniform condi- tions. But what of old sorts? It seems to me that here there is a field in which the United States Depart- ment of Agriculture and our State Experiment Stations can work to great advantage, not so much through the trials aimed simply at determining which sort will give them the largest crop, is of the best quality and the most desirable, for this is often largely determined by varying cultural and commercial conditions, but at for- mulating complete and accurate des- criptions of the exact character of the different varieties, which if accepted and used by seedsmen and growers would result in great uniformity and consequent value in the seed-stocks in commerce. If our seedsmen could but unite as to the exact type each of the varieties now in cultivation should be and our seed growers use only seed from plants of that exact type for stock seed and continue to do so for five generations, the better- ment of conditions for both seedsmen and growers and of the quality of the vegetables in our markets would be greater than has come from the de- velopment of new varieties by hybri- ilizalion or selection for the past twenty-five years It is not so much new and better sorts that we need as better and truer stocks of those we now have and these can only come through more exact definition of pre- cisely what a plant of any given variety should be. VEGETABLES FOR EXHIBITION. (Ktaa Juno i;Hh, 19U6, before the Morris Co. Gardeners' Society by Jobn Heeremaus.) The culture of vegetables at all times a most interesting study, be- comes very much more so when the objective is the exhibition table. As exhibitions at which vegetables figure at all prominently are held principally in the fall I shall confine these few remarks mainly to those varieties that are in season at that time of the year. Now we will say the exhibitor wishes to take a collection of twelve varieties which I consider is ample to test any person's skill. The following I would consider a good selection for a dozen varieties: Celery, leeks, onions, pota- toes, carrots, beets, cauliflower, par- suips, turnips, tomatoes, brussels sprouts, lettuce, or. should string beans, peas, sweet corn, or egg plant be available they would give a larger selection. Now whatever varieties are chosen they should be good types of their respective sorts and not included in the collection because, say it happened to be a poor dish of peas out of season to the exclusion of a good dish of turnips and so on. Personally I do not care much for the squash family as exhibition vegetables. They represent no extra amount of skill in their culti- vation. Anyone can grow squash if they have a manure heap. The same applies to some other varieties that do not represent much skill. The different sorts of spinach, including Swiss chard, which I do not suppose one person in a dozen would eat if any- thing else were available, also the oyster plant (salsify) and Jerusalem artichokes, do not figure very high as exhibition vegetables. You will notice I have placed celery at the head of my list of twelve varieties. There is no vegetable that, to my mind, calls for more skillful cultivation than first- class celery. It should be large, with- out being pithy, or hollow, have a good sized heart, be well bleached and free from rust and blemishes. A good time to sow seed for the produce to be in good shape late in October is in earlv May. I prefer to sow in boxes and place in a greenhouse in gentle- heat. When ready prick out into cold frames or anywhere in four or five inches of soil on a hard bottom where water is handy, as they require lots of it. The plants will be ready for the open ground by the middle of .Tune and no opportunity of a showery day or so should be lost in getting them out. If the weather is at all dry, water must be given in abundance if good results are expected. Large onions and leeks are a very strong couple of exhibition vegetables and the culture is prac- tically identical except that the leeks require earthing up to blanch them. Onions and leeks cannot be too large for show purposes and to produce large roots very early sowing is indispensible. February is none too soon to sow in heat in a green- house. They must be pricked off into boxes when large enough to handle and kept growing on, gradually hardening off and planted out in very rich soil in the garden in May. These plants are very gross feeders and must have very high cultivation to bring them to a high state of perfection. Potatoes for exhibition should be of medium size, clear in the skin and have shallow eyes. Very large speci- mens are more than likely to be hollow in the middle. Carrots and parsnips must be large and have very clean skins and uniform tapering roots. Beet roots and turnips should be of medium size inclining to small rather than large, as big specimens of these are useless unless it is for cattle feed- ing. Cauliflower (a splendid vegetable but very difficult to get good in this section of the country), should be of medium size with very close and clean white heads. Tomatoes must be of medium size and very round, not cor- rugated, and should be ripened on the plant. Brussels sprouts, a very tell- ing vegetable when good, should be large and solid, not open and ragged. Lettuce also must be large and very solid. Needless to remark, the whole collection should be presented on the exhibition table as fresh as possible and no pains should be spared to keep them so, for if wilted or stale in any way, it would go strongly against them. Now as to manner of staging. The collection should be made as artistic as possible, not merely a dish of each kind placed on a bare table in straight lines. This method does not appeal to me at all. Instead a background should be formed of the larger kinds and the smaller grouped in front of them; no receptacles such as dishes, etc., are necessary at all. The whole group should be nicely trimmed off with fresh parsley and it is surprising, with the exercise of a little ingenuity in arrangement, what a beautiful effect can be produced even with a collection of vegetables. In conclusion I would strongly urge on young gardeners to give more at- tention to vegetable culture than now perhaps prevails. Gardeners are more equally matched as regards equipment in this line than in the culture of flowers and fruits under glass. No costly greenhouses are necessary to produce in summer and autumn at any rate the most of the species. Good soil and some fertilizer and doing the work that is to be done, at the right time — that is the main point that leads to success. A gardener that can- not produce good vegetables will find himself in a hole with his employer sooner or later as the majority of them like something good to eat as well as something pretty to admire in the way of plants and flowers. 32 HORTICULTURE July 14, 1906 horticulture: AN ILLUSTRATED JOURNAL DEVOTED TO THE FLORIST, PLANTSMAN, LANDSCAPE GARDENER AND KINDRED INTERESTS HORTICULTURE PUBLISHING CO. II HAMILTON PLACE, BOSTON, MASS. Telephone, Oxford 292 HfM. J. STEWART, Editor and Manager. A new use for surplus roses A better distribution of flowers needed We read of a new demand fox- rose 2)etals which has come to light in Coveut Garden Market, London, namely for use at weddings in place of the customary confetti with which wedding guests are wont to shower bridal parties. Here is a timely suggestion for our overloaded wholesalers. Get the fashion started by some enterprising retailer and. once introduced, the street fakir — that great boss <,f the surplus — will be shorn of his power. Growers, in times of glut can send their roses to market in feather-weight dissected shape and thus turn a corner on the greedy express companies. If there sliould be no sale there is at least the satisfactign of knowing that there has been no expenditure for express on big l)oxes of heavy , material simply that the Greek street dealer may .secure the goods for about the amount of the express charges. It is a fact worthy of note — also one that merits serious consideration — that at the pres- ent time when the floral marts in the large centres are overloaded with roses, carna- tions, and other greenhouse-grown flowers for which no sale can be found, there exists a most awkward scarcity of the material needed for ordinary calls for floral work in many of the smaller communities where no wdiolesale markets are within convenient reach. A comprehensive study of the situation by the wholesale dealers in the large markets might result in the adoption of some sys- tem of distribution which would relieve the congestion at one end and the shortage at the other and thus help toward more regular values and better aggregate returns at such periods for the growers when the sales sheets are added up. 'J'here is certainly room for improvement. In our issue of June 30 we called The floral artist attention to the regrotablc fact that in the exhibition eommcndable floral arrangements are rarely seen at any jniblic exhi- bition. Although the people who visit the shows are strongly drawn to this class of exhibits yet it has always been a very difficult matter to induce floral artists of any repute in the larger cities to enter in any open competi- tive exhibition, ihev pri>fo!'riug to stav out rather than take the chance of losing to an obscure competitor. The first notably successful attempt at bringing these gentle- men out and getting them to take an enthusiastic interest in an exhibition was that so effectively carried through at Chicago last fall. The ke.y-note of the suc- cess achieved on that occasion was undoubtedly the elim- ination of all competition for prizes. Once convinced that they would not be called upon to sulimit their work for the decision of any judges and that the flower-buy- ing public were to be in attendance in large numljers, enterprising retailers were quick to see the bu-^iness advantage and that they could not afford to .stay away. The outcome was a most remarkable display of the mod- ern florists' art. which was easily the most popular feature of the show. Managers of prospective exhibi- tions can find a suggestive lesson in this example for it seems to have solved satisfactorily the problem of show- ing the retail florists wherein their business interests may be advanced by active participation in these affairs. The managers of the Chicago enterprise will doubtless lie glad to furnish details of the scheme as worked out by them to anyone asking for such. As the date for the convention Importance of at Dayton draws near, that im- the Dayton meeting portant annually-recurring event comes more and more promi- nently to the front as a topic of general and wide-spread interest. Officers and committees of the great national society are taking advantage of the brief lull in business activity to make preparation for the performance of their several official duties, election campaigners, old and young, are bringing out their favorite candidates, bowling enthusiasts are making themselves heard, and the people of the convention city — accustomed to the routine of entertaining large bodies of visitors — are going about their self-imposed task with a thorough- ness that is full of alluring promise for their coming guests. It is predicted that this will be a well-attended convention. Let us hope so ; but no convention is as well-attended as it should be and consequently the pro- fession at large misses much of the broad benefits that accrue from such meetings when all do their share. There are many hundreds of horticultural craftsmen, located w-ithin convenient distance who have never yet attended a national convention who, if induced to come once, would thereafter continue as devoted su]>porters of the organization and its work. It is to be hoped that the efforts being put forth to secure an unprecedented attendance from the various convenient centres may be successful, especially in the bringing forward of new accessions to the membership list. The bigger the increase the greater the general and individual benefit. Many questions of vital importance are pressing which a united front would help to settle with advantage to all. Let every one who can make it his business to be in attendance so that the policies of the society may be so moulded as to confer the greatest good on the largest number. July 14, 1906 HORTICULTURE 33 HARDY PLANT NOTES. An improvement over the old fash- ioned Ampelopsis virginica is the variety Engelmanni, as it clings more closely an' ''g^tly dusting with UaUUagC Iff OlinS HAnnOND'S SLUG SHOT For Pamphlet write to Fishkill-on- Hudson, N. Y. Sold by Seedsmen FARQUHAR'S GRASS SEED MIXTURES ARE CELEBRATED FOR Hardiness, Purity and Permanency Specially blended to suit all conditions of soil for Meadow, Pasture, Lawns, Golf Links, Putting Greens, Tennis Courts, Terraces, Embankments and Shady Spots. Samples and Prices Upon Application STORE HOURS : 7.30 A. M. TO 6 P. M. R. & J. FARQUHAR & CO. Seedsmen, Nurserymen and Florists 6 & 7 SOUTH MARKET ST., BOSTON THOS. J. GREY & CO. Agricultural Machinery Repaired MOWERS SHARPENED 32 South Market St., Boston MAKERS of PURE CULTURE TISSUE COLUHBIA, ALASKA, BOHENIA MUSHROOM =SPAWN = ^—-^^ Presh Spawn Always on hand. WRITE FOR PRICES. COCHRAN MUSHROOM & SPAWN CO. 91 I CHEMICAL B L DO , ST. LOUIS. MO. HELLER'S MICE-PROOF SEED CASES. Heller & Co., Montpelier.O. Joseph Breck & Sons Corp. Seeds,Bulbs,Plants AND AGRICULTURAL HARDWARE 47-54 NO. MARKET ST., BOSTON, MASS. Burpee's Seeds PHILADELPHIA Blue List of Wholesale Prices mailed only to those who plant (or profit. 36 HORTICULTURE J"iy i^, woe col:^^t°.Vn or Prize-Winner PANSIES Ni.'Vt*r has a strain of pansy giv^-n nu>re ^t'lu-ral satisfaction than has oni" '■Kingly Collection of Giant Panties." It is absolntcly unrivaled in range of magnificent colors, size and substance, and no expense has been spared to bring it up to its present high standard of excellence. Half trade packet (1000 seeds), 30c. Trade packet packet (liOOO seeds), Mc; 5000 seeds, $1.(X); per oz., $5.00 Per large Tr.Pkt. (2000 seeds) Per Oz. ' , Giant Adonis, beautiful light blue 25c. .$1.50 ./ Giant Prince Bismarck, beautiful shades of brown 2."ic. 1.50 ^ ' Striped 2,")C. 1 ..TO Giant Peacock, ultramarine blue, claret and white, extra 40c. 3.0 Giant Lord Beaconsfleld, purple, white petals 25c. 1.25 Gian; Yellow with dark eye, fine 2.5c. 1..tO P.ugnot's Superb Blotched 40c. 4. (HI Cassiers Giant Five Blotched 40c. 3.,50 Masterpiece, a magnificent variety with curled petals and many rich colors 40c. 3.50 Write for our SPECIAL ADVANCE PRICES on Fall Bulb. TnUlVQniVI QCCTi Cfi Seed Growers and 2 1 7 Market Street JUnllOUil OCCl) \j\J.f Merchants PHILADELPHIA Herbert W. Johnson, President of the late firm of JOHNSON & STOKES NEW CROP JOHNSON'S ,«^^^^ ONE OF OUR KINGLY PANSIES. You owe it to yourself, to your busi- ness, to the whole country to show the world what our peerless art is doing for mankind. D.4YT0N FLORISTS' CLUB MICE-PROOF SEED CASES. Within the last few years rapid advancement in the care of stock has been made by seedsmen. Keeping the seeds in the original packages or bags as many did, frequently led to mixture and consequent trouble. The seeds- man of to-day has found that money invested in up-to-date fixtures brings and holds his trade and pays him good dividends. The Mice-Proof Seed Cases made by Heller & Co. of Mont- pelier, Ohio,, are the most perfect and practical eases ever offered to the trade. Seedsmen in this country and Europe indorse them highly. HORTI- CULTURE'S readers who, during the dull season, are wondering how they can improve the appearance of their store and increase their business next season, should send for the catalog of this firm. The Johnson Seed Co., of Philadel- phia, have their new electric elevator installed, also their new set of flower seed fixtures. Business since this new firm started is reported to be beyond all their expectations. Advance work on fall catalogues is now well in hand. Mr. Sherry reports that new freesia and oxalis bulbs are in and moving off nicely. New crop pansy seed is in good demand. FOR SALE THREE MAGNIFICENT PALMS (LATANIA BORBONICA) 1 3 Feet High and 1 3 feet wide Reason for selliog, no place lo st I.IHI » 0(1 OIANT MAnnOTM, e.xtra tine, do l.rAi 5.50 FRANCIS BRILL, HEMPSTEAD, (L.t ) N.Y. John Waterer & Sons, ti 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 In London. ^IlllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllUi Lawn Trimmer and Edger | vSmall PernS = A long felt wart. Does away with the sickle. Complete 'witK Handle $6 WM. ELLIOTT & SONS 20I Fulton Street - New York R OS E S Bride, Bridesmaid, Perlc, Golden Gate and Ivory, extra strong, well rooted stock from 3 inch. $5 per loo, $45 per 1000. Best quality, careful packing and prompt service. JOHN C. HATCHER Amsterdam, N, Y, Boston Ferns, Fine Plants 5-ln. pots 35c. 6-ln. pots 50c. 7-in. pots 65c. Immediate delivery. Clsh with order. H. N. EATON SOUTH SUDBURY, MASS. In 2 1-2 in. pots. Ready Palms, R.\ibbers and Araucarias I WM. W. EDGAR CO., | = Waverley, Mass. = riiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiitiiimiiiiiniiiiiiiir WILLIAM PLUMB Landscape Gardener ^nd Horticultural Expert Estates Large and Small Laid Out, Graded and Planted St. James Building, 1133 Broadway NEW YORK ^^lYROTlvE^ Vegetable Plants for cemetery and park purposes under trees and ou banks where nothing else will (jrow. Field grown twoscasous. extra large. 17.'') to 20i) clumps with all soil shaken off will till a barrel. Per lixj, $6,011; per luOO, $.15,011. SWEET POTATO. CABBAGE, TOMATO, PEPPER, CELERY All kinds of Vegetable Plants. Best Plants, Lowest PriC08. ^'an ship direct by all ex pre. s companies insuring low express rates. Write for Prices- Send list of your needs in Vegetable Plants and we wilt give you special low prices- Coney Island Ave. and A.enu, c^- BRooKiyN. N^». PLAIHFIELD NURSERY, Plamfield, Indiana PEONIES. Queen Victoria (the cold storage tiower) $9.(iiJ perimi. Festlva Maxima, $311. i«i per lim. Frag- rans (the bloom producer), S6-IK1 per Iim. For IciiK-i rates or other varieties, write. GILBERT H. WILD, SAROOXIE, MO. Now Ready Zirngiebel's Prize Pansy Seeds in trade packages, $|.OOeach. (Jiaiit Mar- ket, 200() seeds: Oiant Fancy, r.OO seeds- Full directions with each package. AUGUSTUS ZIRNGIEBEL, Needtiam, Mass. July 14, 1906 HORTICULTURE 87 Begonia Gloire tie Lorraine Turnford Hall NOW READY FOR DELIVERY Prup;ig;ited strictly from single leaf; this method gives much better results thiiii from ruttiriRS. $16.0" per 10", rliOOOper 1000: ■» in. pots. $4ii,(«i per iiki. Adianlum Fai-leyense, Fine Speci. mens, .fls.'H' to .f24.i«t per doz. ; I 3=4 in. pata.$8 00per 100; 2 1-2 In. pots, $16.C0 per 100. Pandanua Veltchll, rm.. $\.m, $IM and .f'2.."'" each, (iood \alue guaran- teed. Cipli with order from unknown correspondents. J. A. PETERSON McHenry Avenue, Westwood, Cincinnati, O. Some give you quantity, some quality, I give you both Bostons SoottI and 8000 6 in. Bostons at 40c. 8000 6 in. Scotti at 40c. PANS $1.00, $1.50, $2.00 and $2.50 Jf^^Ten thousand 2]z in.Plumosus Nanus at $2.50 per 100; easily worth $3.50. WILLIAM C. SniTH 61st and Market Sts., PHILADELPHIA 49* No C. O. D.'s Satisfactory References required or the cash. Five off if remit- tance accompanies order. Palms, Ferns and Decorative Plants Just received in fine condition a large consignment of Palms, Araucarias and other foliage plants. We also have to offer some Strong bushy Ferns for Dishes in variety; also Pandanuses, Dracsnas, Marantas, Crotons and Bedding Plants. Wholesale Price List on application. A. LEUTHY & CO. IMPORTERS and EXPORTERS GROWERS and DEALERS Perkins Street Nurseries, Roslindale BOSTON, MASS. BAMBOO STAKES The Yokohama Nursery Co., Ltd. 31 Barclay Street, New York NEPHROLEPIS WHITMANI 2 1-4 in., $25 per I OO BOSTON FERNS 2 1-4 in., $3 per I OO H. H. BARROWS & SON, Florists WHITMAN, IVIASS. Lilies, Japanese Plants BOSTON FLORIST LEHER CO. Manufadurersof FLORISTS* LETTERS I This iTOOden box nicely stained and varnished* 18x30x13, made in two flec- tions, one for each size letter, given away with first order of 500 letters Block Letters, iH °^ ' 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. HcCARTHY, Manager 66 Pearl Street. BOSTON, MASS. GUDE BHO*>CO rtORISTS 1214 F 9TNW WAaillNS Just to hand a fine importation C. Trian:v, C. Lahiata, Catt. Gigas, Hardyana Type, Odontoglossum Crispum, the real Pacho Type. To arrive shorlly, C. Schroeder:i;, Mendelli, etc. Write for our price list, it will interest you. CARRILLO A BALDWIN Orchid Growers and Importers Secaucus ... New Jersey ORCHIDS Largest Tin porters, fjjporlers. Growers anil Ifi/hriilists in the World Sander, St. Albans, England and 235 Broadway, Room I NEW YORK CITY Arrived In Splendid Condition Cattleya Mosfciae, C. Percivaliana, C. Speciosissima and C. Gigas. also Oncidium papilio, Burlingtonia fragrans and Cycnoches chlorochilum. Lage Write for Pri r&Hurrell,^'°*'^'"' ) Importers . ,N.J. Just to Hand FINE IMPORTATION of Bay Trees, Box Trees Standards and Pyramids Euonymus, Evergreens NEW PEIOE UST ON APPLICATION JULIUS ROEHRS CO., importers RUTHERFORD, N. J. There is BUT ONE FERN besides the BOSTONiE\SIS and that is NEPHROLEPIS WHITMANI It is ahead of them all. Having ordered a large .luantity I can fill your orders at slicirt notice. Price $2S per 100 $200 per 1000 S. S. SKIDELSKY, 824 No. 24th St., PHILADELPHIA ARAGAURIAS A SPECIALTY. 6000 of the choicest on hand at the following lowest cash prices: Elxcelsa, 5Ji->"- pots, 3-4 tiers, 10101410. high, 50 to 60 cts., 6-in. pots, 4-6 tiers, 16 to 23 in. high,$ .75, $1.00 to $1.25 each. Compacta Robusta, very fine, 6-7 in. pots, $1.35, $1.50, $1.75, $2.00 each. Glauca, 6-7 in. ,$1.00, $1.25, $1.50 each. Kentia Forsteriana and Belmoreana, 6-in. , 30 (o 40 in. high, 4 years old, $1.00, Si.35 to $1.5': made up, $2.00 each. GODFREY ASCHMANN, 1012 Ontario St.. Philadelphia. 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 57 J 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 entrusted by the trade to our selection for delivery on steam- ships or elsewhere receive special attention. Telephone Calls, 340 and 341 38th St. Cable Address, ALEXCONNELL DETROIT John Breitmeyer's Cor. MIAMI and GRATIOT AVES. DETROIT, MICH. Artistic Designs Hl&:h Grade Cut Blooms W^e cover all Michigan points and good sections of Ohio, Indiana and Canada. Qeo. H. Cooke FLORIST Connecticut Avenue and L Street WASHlNQTON, D. C. FRED C. WEBER FLOniST OLIVE STREET ^i« LOUIS, i'lO, Establislied 1873 Lone Distance Phone Bell Llndell 616 Albany, N. Y. E^^^K^E^JS Flowers or Design Work DELIVERED IN ALBANY AND VICINITY ON TELEGRAPHIC ORDER. 11 NORTH PEARL ST., ALBANY, N.Y. SAMUEI^ MURRAY Florist Coates House Conservatory 10 ir BROADWAY, KANSAS CITY, MQ Both 'Phones 2670 Mafn 38 HORTICULTURi: July 14, 1906 nimtmimimtvwmiwmomxviiMwmwxMWWVMWiWMwmr ^aoa-oo •^s'oan^o '<30«>«j«^*-<^cj'«<40«-«j Summer beauties EXCEPTIONALLY FINE QUALITY FOR THE SEASON THE LEO NIESSEN CO. ^"^-^^^^^^ store oper FLORISTS .oel-^M*" 1217 Arch St., PHILA. In writing advertisers, mention HorUcnltore I Maids, Brides »iKai)5ei1iis I \ CHOICE QUALITY | $6.00 and $8.00 per 100 I Samuel S.Pennock \ K 16ii8-H''l>^ I.ucHdw St. Store closes, 6 r IT. •? !■»«■»< »|^»^^h«»»^^^ ■ » >^^i%^Nrx^>%^my E. H. HUNT Wholesale Cut Flowers "THE OLD RELIABLE " 76 Wabash Av., CHICAGO In writing advertisers, mention Hortlcaltore VAUGHAN & SPERRY "WHolesale Commission Florists If you wisli ti> liuy or sell, see them first 'PHOHE CEHTRAL 2571 60 WABASH AVE« CHICAGO CHOICf VALLEY W. E. McRISSICK Wholesale Florist 1221 Filbert St., PHILADELPHIA PITTSBURG FLORISTS' EXCHANGE 217-219-221-223 Diamond .Si. PITTSBURG, PA. Largest. Wholesale House Between New York and Chicago. 1 -/ \ f CUT FLOWER BOXES EDWARDS FOLDING BOX CO MANUFACTURERS PHILADELPHIA. PA. 4 \ / k CHAS. W. McKELUR 51 WABASH AVE,, CHICAGO Western Headquarters for Choice Orchids Valley Violets and all Cut Flowers '•• Mr. Chairman and Gentlemen: I have taken the liberty of changing the subject assigned to me this evening from "Ireland — The Gem of the Ocean" to "Newtownards — The Gem of Ire- land." for from this little garden spot have been raised and sent out all of Messrs. Alexander Dickson & Sons' Irish roses. Many of the members of our Phila- delphia Florists' Club that are present this evenin.g will recollect Mr. Hugh Dickson's last visit ten years ago, and you will remember with how much force and spirit he introduced Alexan- der Dickson & Sons' Irish roses to American florists, and how well they were received. Most of the roses at that time were hybrid perpetuals. and the demand was largely for Ulrich Brunner. Rodocanachi. Magna Charta. and other hybrid perpetuals that could be forced for winter blooming. I think it would be well to note at this time the great advance in the raising of new roses that Messrs. Alexander Dickson & Sons have made in the last ten years. The hybridizers of the firm. Mr. Alexander Dickson and Mr. George Dickson .Tr.. were amon.g the first to realize that the hybrid tea rose was the rose of the future, and that the great rose-lovin.g public wanted hardy ever- blooming roses, rather than hybrid perpetuals that flower but once, with an occasional flower in the autumn. During the past ten years, of G6 new roses introduced by them, 43 have been of this class, and 19 have received gold medals from the National Rose Soci- ety. Of this number we in America are very thankful for two of them — Killarnev, introduced in 1898. and Liberty in 1900. Last summer I visited Newtownards and spent two weeks among 7000 seed- ling hybrid tea roses. I do not think there is a man here tonight who would not agree with me that this little patch of four or five acres during the month of .Inly is the most interesting spot in the world to rose growers; in fact. it is a Mecca for rose growers, both amateur and professional. Two thin.gs I was Impressed with very forcibly; one was the vast amount of labor and care in the pro- duction of these seedlings; not one of these 7000 varieties were chance seed- lings, and I found out that for the past 25 years they have been keeping a rec- ord of every cross they make, with notes of the result of that cross. Since they have raised so many good things themselves they have for the past few years confined their crossing and hy- bridization to roses of their own rais- ing, and the result is shown in the varieties I inspected last summer. The _ other thing that impressed me is the ' care with wliich they select their eyes for budding- I had often wondered why it was that the Dickson roses had such a remarkable vitality, and while they do not appear to be stronger in growth than selected stock from other sources, they invariably give larger and finer flowers a year or two after planting. I found last summer that the eyes put on in their vast establish- ment were selected by members of the firm; a boy generally waited on them while they were cutting the flowering wood of the plant; with their knife they cut out all the flat or poorer eyes, and only the sound plump eyes went to the budders. They believe in the survival of the fittest, and they have found by experience that a' constant selection of the best and plumpest eyes from flowering wood only, will keep up their standard to its present high mark. In their seedling roses I was of course very much interested in the varieties in bloom that I was abso- lutely sure would be winners for win- ter forcing in America; I would cut a bloom and take it to my room for its keeping qualities; I would*then exam- ine it in the field the following day. and would find that it had developed something thatr would not suit, and would have to be discarded. One vari- ety (hat I was particularly impressed with was a strong growing variety which flowered in the open ground with " ft. stems, and the flowers were even bri.ghter and more velvety than Liberty: I thought that if this acted in America as it did in Ireland, we would have a crimson American Beau- ty. I received four plants in October, and they all grew; they grew so well that by the first of March they had at- tained a height of 17 feet without a flower, and they have not flowered yet. I brou,ght over with me :iO varie- ties, and have them now growing at my nurseries; several of these are very promising, buf my faith is in two sterling varieties; one is a yellow with petals larger than Killarney. and the other is a light pink with a rosy cen- tre. I hope I may have these two varieties in good shape for exhibition next year. In hardy everblooming roses for outside culture they have the grandest collection I have ever seen; they have almost every shade of color, many of them having the Killarney type of growth. I only hope the time will come very shortly when they will get stock enough to introduce them to general cultivation. 40 HORTICULTURE July 14, 1906 FRANK MILLANC Wholesale Commission Florist COOGAN BUILDING S5-57 W. 26th Street, NEW YORK Tcl. 299 Madison Sq. Open 6 a. m. to 5 p. H. FORD BROTHERS ♦8 West 28th Street, NEW YORK '••/»«/»««/»««^ ^•^ JOHN I. RAYNOR Wholesale Commission Florist SELLINO AOGNT FOR LARGEST QROWERS A lull line ol 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 A Full Line of All CUT FLOWERS releDhone, 3»70 or 3871 Madison Sqnare ALEX. J. GUTTMAN THE WHOLESALE ^ FLORIST ^ OF NEW YORK Phone 1664-1665 Mad. Sq, 43 W. 28tli St. HICKS &CRAWBIJCK, Inc. Wholesale Commission Florists and Jobbers in Florist's Supplies 76 AND 78 COURTIS T;R E E T BROOKLYN, N. Y. Walter F. Sheridan Wholesale Commiaaioa Dealer la Choice Cut flowers 39 West 28th Street New York Telephone : poa Madison Sg. HEADQUARTERS FOR NOVELTIES ORCHIDS A SPECIALTY THE HICHKST CRAOE or VALLEY ALWAV8 ON HAND Established 1891 BUY FROM SHIP TO TRY GARDENIAS, DAISIES, ROSES AND CARNATIONS JAMES McMANUS,7S9'mX42 W. 28th St., New York M. J3> Wholesale Commission Florist CHOICE CUT FLOWERS 57 West 28th St. New York. Special Attention to Shipping Orders Telephones: aaoo, asoi, Madison Square Write for Current Prices ^g The Reliable Commission House ALFRED H. LANGJAHR All Choice Cut Flowers In Season 55 West 28th St, New York Teleplioiie 3924 Madison Square. Richmond Koses and Rich Flowers ot all varieties FOR GOOD PRICES AND CASH RETURNS send your flowers to JOS. S. FENRICH PhiL F. Kessler now. 28th Street, New York Tel. 3x4-335 Madison Square 55 West 26th Street, New York. Telephone 2921 Madison Square. NEW YORK QUOTATIONS PER 100-TO DEALERS ONLY RoseB Am. Beauty and Edgeley fan and sp. *' extra. " No. I " Lower grades Bride & 'Maid, fan and sp " extra '* No. I and lower giad-^s Liberty, fancy " ordinary Richmond, fancy " ordinary Gold«n Gate. Chatenay, fancy. . . . " '* " ordinary.. Kaiserin, Carnot, fancy " " ordinary Last Half of Week ending July 7 I3.00 to ao.eo 5.00 to 10.00 3.00 to 5.00 •50 3.00 to to 3.00 3.00 10 3.00 /5° 6.00 to to 1. 00 8.00 6.00 to to 4.00 8.00 ■50 3.00 to to 4.00 6.00 2.00 6.00 to 10 3-00 8.00 • 50 to 4.00 First Half of Week beginning July 9 1906 la.oo to 5.00 to 3.00 to .50 to 3.00 to I. 00 to .50 to 6.00 to .50 to 6.00 to .50 to 3.00 to 2.00 to 6.00 to .50 to 90.00 10 00 5.00 a. GO 5.00 2.00 1. 00 8,00 4.00 8.00 4.00 6.00 3.00 8.00 Carnations, Fancy Carnations, Ordinary Cattleyas Lilies Callas Lily of the Valley P;conles Sweet Peas, bunches ni^nonette Adlantum Cuneatum * ' Crowcanum Smilax AsparaKUB Plumosus... " & Sprengen, bunches Snapdrat^^on * Last Half of Week ending July 7 1906 1.50 to .35 to 25.00 to 4.00 to to . 2.00 •75 50.00 5.00 1 .00 to 3.00 t.oo to .50 to 5.00 to 8. 4.00 1. 00 -50 1.50 00 First Half of Wee4( beginning July 9 1906 00 to 35 to .00 to 00 to . to . 00 to 50 to a. 00 •75 50.00 5.00 3-00 4.00 1.00 .50 1.50 8.00 25,00 ORCHIDS AT ALL SEASONS WM. STUART ALLEN CO. Commission Merchants in Cut Flowers 53 WEST 28TH STREET, NEW YORK Telephone 356 Madigou Square Edward C. Horan Wholesale Florist 55 WEST 28th ST. TeL {^^J Madison S,. NcW York TRAENDLY & SCHENCK WHOLESALE FLORISTS Famish best stock at fair prices all the year round Send for quotations on fall orders Tel. 798.799 Madison Sq. 44 Wcst 28th Street, New Yorii City Charles Millang 50 West 29th St., New York City Gut Flowers on Commission A Reliable Place to Consign to or order from Telephone; 3860-3871 Madison Square JULIUS LANG Wholesale Florist Conslgnmonta received, sold well and returns made promptly. S3 WE5T 30th ST. NEW YORK Telephone, 280 Madison Sq. In writing to Advertisers kindly mention Horticulture July 14, 1906 fiORTICULTU RE 41 EXTRA FiHE FANCY FERNS $'-00 per 1000 NEW CROP r-.Ar Ax$i.25 per looo DJscount OR Larger Orders : Michigan Cut Flower Exchange GA.Lininger J. C. . •..47 Murdoch J, B.& Co. ..41 Murray Samuel.. 37 Niessen Leo. Co 38 Norcross & Stratton..46 Pennock Samuel b 38 Perkins John J. & Son -41 Perkin? Dt. Nurseries. . 37 Peterson J. A. 37 PiersonF.R. Co. 28 Pierson U Bar Co 47 Pittsburg Floral Ex.. .38 Plainfield N*urser>- ....36 Plumb Wm. 36 Pierce F. O. Co. ..48 Poehlniann Bros. Co. .-26 Pye E. H 26 Ray nor John I -40 Reed& Keller 41 Reid Edw 38 Reinberg Peter 38 Robinson H.M. & Co.. 41 Roehrs Julius Co 37 Rolker August & Sons- 46 Rose Hill Nurseries. ..a6 Sander & Son 37 Schmidt J. C. Co 26 Scollay John A. . . . .47 Sheridan W. F. 40 Siebrecht & Sons, 26 Siggers& Siggers ... .48 Sim Wm. ...28 Situations & Wants. ..46 Skidelskv S. S 37 Smith W C 37 Stem J. & Co 41 Stearns A. T. Lumber Co. .47 Sutherland Geo. A. Co 4> Thorburn J.M. & Co. -26 Thornton Bros. a8 Traendly & Schenck.-40 Troy, J. H 26 Vaughan and Sperry..38 Vick's Jas. Sons 35 WaUhM. H 20 Ward Ralph M.C0....76 Waterer John & Sons .36 Watson Ki. C 35 Weathered Co •47 Weber F. C 3" Weber H. & Sons 26 Welch Bros 38 WildG. H 36 WintenchC 28 Yokohami Nurseries-. 37 Young, Thos. Jr 37 Zimgiebel .A . 36 Zvolanek Ant. C 35 Is Your Name In The Above List? If Not, Why Not ? 9 Buyer's Directory and Ready Reference Guide READ IT Adrertlsements under tbls bead» one cent a word. Initials count as words. Regular advertisers In this Issue are also listed under this classlfioatlon witbont charge. Reference to List of AdvertUerg will indicate the respective pages. AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENTS. Thos. 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. ARACAURIAS. Godfrev Aschmann. 1012 Ontario St., Philadelphia. For page see List of Advertisers, ASPARAGUS. A, M. Herr, Lancaster, Pa. For page see List of Advertiserg. I'lumosa. 2-in. pots, per 100. $20.00 per good Asparagus I'lumosa. 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. P, Kastlug, .^85 Elllcott St., Buffalo, N. Y. ASTER PLANTS. J. C. Schmidt Co., Bristol. Pa. BAMBOO STAKES. Yokohama Nurseries, 31 Barclay St., N. Y, F'lr page see List of Advertisers BAMBOOS, J. H. Troy, New Rochelle. N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. BAY TREES. Julius Roehrs Co.. Rutherford, N, J, For page see List of Advertisers. BEDDING PLANTS. H, N. Eaton, S. Sudbury, Mass, Coieus, Verschafreltll, Golden Bcdder, For page see List of Advertisers. F. R, Pierson Co., Tarrytownon-Hudson, N. Y. A. Leuthy & Co,, Rosllndale, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers, BEGONIAS, S, S. Skldelsky, Pblladelphia, Pa. Begonia Giolre Ue Lorraine. J, A. Peterson. McHenry Ave., Westwood, Cincinnati. O. Begonias Lorraine, Turnford Hall. For page see List of Advertisers. BERRIED PLANTS. Jerusalem cherries, seedlings, 25c. per 100; 2 1-2-in, pots, $3.00 per 100. Cash, please. A. Relyea & Son. Poughkeepsle, N. Y. BOX TREES. Julius Roehrs Co., Rutherford, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. BULBS AND TUBERS. R. M. Ward & Co.. New York, For page see List of Advertisers. Joseph Breck & Sons. 47-64 N. Market St., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. J. M. Thorburn & I'n.. 33 Ban-lay St., New York, Wm. Hagemann & Co., ,W Diy St., N. Y. ■•Royal Clusters" Lilies. For page see List of Advertisers. Yokohoma Nurseries, 31 Barclay St., N, Y- Lily Bulbs. For pnife see List o' Advertisers. A. T. Boddlngton, 342 W. 14th St., N, Y. For page see List of Advertisers. James Vick's Sonsl Rochester, N. Y, For page see List of Advertisers. Bulbs. Narcissus P. W. G., a fine season, fine bulbs. Prices on application. Corre- spondence solicited. Misses Wilson, Mil- dred & Pleasant Sts., Montgomery, Ala. CANNAS. C, Winterich, Deliance, O. For page see List of Advertisers. CARNATIONS. E. H. Pye. Upper Nyack, N, Y. For page see l.isi of A'lveriisers. Chicago Carnation Co., Joliet, 111, Rooted Cuttings. For page see List of Advertisers. CHRYSANTHEMUM PLANTS. The H. Welir ,*; s..ns Co., Oakland, Md. For pn^. -.-. 1. 1st of Advertisers. W. P. Ciiii i:;m Filbert St., Phila. Chrysanthemums, out of 2 1-2-in. pots, good strong stock. Write fur varieties and prices. Pittsburg Rose & Carnation Co,, Gibsonia, Pa. COLEUS. H. N. Eaton, So. Sudbury, Mass., Rooted Cuttings. For page see List of Advertisers. CONIFERS. John Waterer & Sons, Ltd , American Nursery, Bagsbot, Eng. For page see List of Advertisers. CUPS AND TROPHIES, Thornton Bros., Lawrence, Mass. Fo: page see List of Advertist-rs. CUT FLOWER BOXES^ Folding cut flower boxes, the best made. Write for list. Holton & Hunkel Co., Mil- waukee. Wis. vVelen Bros., 15 Province St,, Boston. For page see l.lst of Advertisers. Edwards Folding Box Co., Philadelphia. For page see List of Advertisers. CYCAS STEMS. J. M. Thorburn & Co., 36 Cortlandt St., N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. CYCLAMEN PLANTS. C. SVinterich, Defiance, O. For page see List of Advertisers. DAFFODILS. Poat Bros. Ettrlck, Va, For Forcing. DAHLIAS. David Herbert & Son, Atco, N, J. For page see List of Advertisers. DECORATIVE PLANTS. A. Leuthy & Co., Rosllndale. Mass For page see List of Advertisers. Jnllus Roehrs, Rutherford, N, J, For page see List of Advertisers. Wm. W. Edgar Co., Waverley, Mass, For page see List of Advertisers, DRACAENAS. A. Leuthy & Co., Rosllndale, Mass. For page see List uf Advertisers, FERNS, A. Leuthy & Co.. Rosllndale. Mass For page see List of Advprtlsers. H. B, Barrows & Sons, Whitman, Mass Nephrolepis Barrowsll. For page see List of ArtvenlRers F. E. Pierson Co., Tarrytownon-Uudsou. N. Y. Nephrolepis Piersonl Eiecantissima. For page see l.lst of Advertisers. Wm. C. Smith, 61st & Market Sts., Phlla. Boston and Scottil. For page see List of Advertisers, Wm. WT Edgar Co., Waverley, Mass. For page sec List of Advertisers. S. S. Skldelsky, 824 N. 24th St., Phlla. Whitmanil Fern. For page see List of Advertisers. SEEDLING FERNS IN FLATS, now rcMclv. Flats contain over 100 clumps wliicli can be divided, ready now for 2 1-2 in. pots, in following varieties: Aspi (linni Tsusemense. Crytoinium Falcatum rteris Cretica alba I.ineata. Nana Com p.icta. Magniflca. Cristata. Adiantoldes Wimseltl. Mavii. Serrulata. La.strea Varie £ata. etc. Prices $2.(H) per Hat. 20 or more flats at .111.75. Ca.sh with order from unknown parties. McHutchison & Co., 17 Murray St.. New Y'ork City. July 14, 1906 HORTICULTURE. 4'i FLORAL PHOTOGRAPHS. Floral I'hi>tographs. Foley's 226-228 1-2 Bowery, New York. FLORISTS' FERTILIZER. A sample lOOIb. bag of Blatehford's Plant Grower and Land Renovator Fer- tilizer only ?2.75. It is composed solely of pure rose growers' bone meal, nitrate of soda. I'eruvian guano, sulphate of am- monia, sulpbate of potash and gypsum, in the correct proportions. For benches and potting plants, roses, carnations, lilies, mums, etc., it has never been surpassed. Address J. W. Barwell, Blatehford's Calf Meal, Animal and Poultry Foods, Fertil- izers, Karbo Dip, Seeds, etc., Waukegan, 111. Established at Leicester, England, In 1800. FLORISTS' LETTERS. BottOQ Florist Letter Co., 84 Hawley St., Boston, Mass. For page see List of AdveKlBera. 57 A. Sutherland Co.. 34 Hawley St., Boston, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. FLORISTS' SUPPLIES. H. M. Robinson & Co.. 8-11 Province St.. Boston, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. H. Bayersdorfer & Co., Philadelphia, Pa For page see List of Advertisers. The Kervan Co., liO W. 27th St., N. ^ Decorative Evergreens. For page see List of Advertisers. N. F. McCarthy & Co., 84 Hawley St.. Boston, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers Seed & Keller, 122 W. 25th St., New York For page see List of Advertisers. 1. B. Murdoch & Co.. 545 Liberty St. Pittsburg, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. S. S. Pennock, Philadelphia. For page see T.lst of Advertisers. J. Stern & C< . I'.CS Germantowu Ave.. Philadelphia. 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. BreltBieyer's Sons, Miami & Gratiot Aves., Detroit, Mich. For page see List of Advertisers. Thos. Toung, Jr., 41 W. 28th St., New York 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 nnge see List of Advertisers. Samuel Murray, 1017 Broadway, Kansas City, Mo. 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. GALAX. 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. GERANIUMS. A. M. Herr. Lancaster. Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. GLADIOLL Arthnr Cowee, Meadowvale Farm, Berlin. N. T. For page see List of Advertisers. GLASS. Boston Plate & 'Window Glass Co.. Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. GLASS — Continued. Glass. French and American "White Rose" brand. Stenzel Glass Co., 2 Hud- son St., New York. 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. Hitcblngs & Co., 1170 Broadway, New York. For page see List of Advertisers. A. X. Stearns Lumber Co., Neponset, Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. King CoustructTon 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. Weathered^ Cor7^46^nd~48 Marion St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Foley Mfg. Co., 471 W. 225(1 St., Chicago. For page see List of Advertisers. Chas. H. Mauley, Premier Mfg. Works, St. Johns. Mich. For page see List of Advertisers. HARDY FERNS AND SUPPLIES. 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. Dllger, Mgr. Fancy Ferns. For page see Ll.^ft of Advertisers. E. A. Beaven, Evergreen, Ala. Fadeless Sheet Moss: Lyrata. For page see List of Advertisers. HARDY PERENNIALS. M. H. Walsh, 'Woods Hole, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. Wm. W. Edgar Co., Waverley, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. HEATING APPARATUS. Lord & Burnham Co.. 1133 Broadway, New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Piersou U-Bar Co., 1 Madison Square. New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Httchlngs & Co., 1170 Broadway, New York. For page see List of Advertisers. JAPANESE PLANTS. Yokohama Nurseries, 31 Barclay St., N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. KENTIAS. Hlnode Florist Co.. Inc.. Whltestone. L. I., N. Y. Belmoreana and Forsteriana. John A. Scollay, 73 & 75 Myrtle Ave., Brooklyn, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Gurney Heater Mfg. Co., 188-200 Franklin St., Cor. Pearl, Boston, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. ~KroescTiell Bros., 35 Erie St., Chicago. For page see List of Advertisers. I HOTBED SASH. I The A. T. Stearns Lumber Co., Neponset, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. Hitchlngs & Co., 1170 Broadway, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Lord & Burnham Co., 1133 Broadway, N. T. For page see List of Advertisers. HOTHOUSE GRAPE VINES. > Rose Hill Nurseries, New Rochelle, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. IMPORTING HOUSES. R. M. Ward & Co.. New York. Plants and Bulbs. For page see T.lst of Advertisers. ■Wm. Hagemann & Co.. 55 Dey St., N. Y. "Royal Clusters" Lilies. For p.'ige see List of Advertisers. INSECTICIDES. Hammond's Paint & S. S. Works, FIshklll, N. Y. Horicum. For page see List of Advertisers. Godfrey Aschmann, 1012 Ontario St., I'hiladelphia. For page see List of Advertisers. LANDSCAPE ARTIST. William Plumb, 1133 Bruadway, New York. 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, 4328 Olive St., St. Lonls. Mo. For page see List of Advertisers J. bfreltmeyer'.-i Sons, Detroit, MIcb. 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. Mills, the Florist, Jacksonville. Fla. Telegraph or mail orders promptly filled. Long distance telephone connections. MASTICA. F. 0. Pierce Co.. 170 Fulton St., New York. For page see List of_Advertisers. MUSHROOM SPAWN. Cochran Mushroom A: Spawn Co., 911 Chemical I'.ldg., St. Louis. Mo. For page see List of Advertisers. NARCISSUS. Poat Bros.. Ettrick, 'Va. For Forcing. NURSERY STOCK. ~ John Waterer & Sons, Ld., American Nursery, Bagshot. England. 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 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. PALMS. A. Leuthy & Co.. Rosllndale, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. PANSY SEED. Francis Brill. Hempstead. L. 1.. N. T. For page see List of Advertisers. Augustus ZIrngiebel. Needham, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. Johnson Seed Co., 217 Market St., Philadelphia. Giant Pansy Seeds. For page see List of Advertisers. PATENTS. SIggers & SIggers, Washington, D. C. Patents. Trade Marks, and Copyrights. 25 .vears' active practice. For page see List of Advertisers. PEONIES. Fine collection of Best Peonies. Com- plete Peony and Phlox Manuals, 25 cents^ each. C. S. Harrison's Select Nursery, York, Nebr. PIPE FITTINGS. Pipe, Valves and Fittings, Cuyler & Mohler, Baltimore. Md. Manufacturers' prices. F. O. B. your railroad station. Im- mediate shipment. Try us. POT HANGERS. Pot hangers, Kramer's Jl doz. by exp., S1.25 by mail. I. N. Kramer & Sou, Cedar Rapids. la. 44 HORTICULTURE. July 14. 1906 PRIMULAS. Primula Obo. Grandiflora. 4 in. pots. $6 per 100. Cash, please. A. Eelyea & Son, Poughkeepsle, N. Y. PUTTY. Benj. Hammond, Flshkill on Hudson. N. T. Twemlow's Olii English Glazing Putty. For page see List of Advertisers. RHODODENDRONS. John Waterer & Sons, Ltd.. American Nursery, Bagshot, Eng. For page see List of Adver'isers. ROSES. M. H. Walsh. Woods Hole, Mass. Hardy Roses, U. T. Roses and Ramblers. For page see List of Advertisers. E. U. Pye, Upper Nyack, N. T. For page see List of Advertisers. Hose Hill Nurseries, New Kochelle, N. Y. Roses, Klliaruey. For page see List of Advertisers. John C. Hatcher. Amsterdam, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Poehlmann Bros. Co.. Morton Grove, 111. Rose Plants. For page see List of Advertisers. Cunningham & Scott, 91 Canal St.. Grand Rapids. Mich. American Beauties, 2-in., $55.00; 3-ln., $8U.OO 1000. Cash. J. Henry Bartram, Lansdowne, Pa. Roses. Baby Rambler, the strongest dor- mant stock in the country, $25.00 per 100; 2 1-2 In. pot plants. $7.00 per 100, $65.00 per lOUO. Brown Bros. Co., Rochester, N. Y. 1000 plants crafted Maids. 3 inch pots, fine stock. 201)0 plants Richmond, own roots. 3 inch pots, ver.v line plants. Price $10.00 per hundred, while they last. Cash with order. Roliort Simpson. Clifton, N. J. 2 1-2-in. pots, ready now. Baby Ram- blers. Teas, H. P. Rojes. 50 varieties, at $30.00 1000; Crimson Ramblers. $23.00 1000; Baltimore Belle. Dorothy Perkins, Pink. White and Yellow Ramblers. Queen of Prairie. Seven Sl.steis. etc.. at $20.00 1000. Gilbert Costich. 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 AdvertlBera. H. F. Mlchell Co., 1018 Market St., Philadelphia. Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. R. & J. Farquhar & Co., Boston, Mass. Grass Seed Mixtures. For page see List of Advertisers. A. T. Boddlngton, 342 W. 14th St., N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. James VIck's Sons, Rochester, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. G. C. Watson. Dobson Bldg., 9th and Market Sts., Phlla. For page see List of Advertisers. Ant. C. Zvolanek. Bound Brook, N. J. Christmas Flowering Sweet Pea Seed. For pase see List of Advertisers. Conrad Appel, Darmstadt, Gtrmany, Es- ab. 1789. High Grade Grass, Clover, and Tree Seeds. SEED CASES— MICE PROOF. Heller & Co., Montpeller. O. For page see List of Advertisers. SPHAGNUM MOSS. Live Sphagnum moss, orchid peat and orchid baskets always on hand. Lager & Hnrrell, Summit, N, J. STEAM TRAP. E. Hippard, Youngstown. O. SWEET POTATO PLANTS. For sale, 100 M. Sweet potato sprouts, extra fine; .500 M. cabbage plants, several varieties, all $1.00 per M.; $,S.00 per 10 M. Orders filled same day received. W. F. Allen, Salisbury, Maryland. VEGETABLE PLANTS. Plainfield Nursery, Plainfleld, Ind. 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. Hltchlngs & Co., 1170 Broadway, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. John A. Scollay, 73-75 Myrtle Ave., Brooklyn, N. Y. For page se*» List of Advertisers. Weathered Co., 46 and 48 Marion St., N. 1'. For page see List of Adrertlsers. Foley Mfg. Co., 471 W. 22nd St., Chicago. For page see List of Advertisers. The Chicago Lifter. J. C. Monlnger Co.. 421 Hawthorne Ave., Chicago. VIOLETS. H. R. Carlton, VF'.MougDby, O. Violet, Gov. Herrlck. For page see List of Advertisers. William Sim, Cllftondale, Mass. Princess of Wales. For page see List of Advertisers. C. I.awritzen. Rhinebeck, N. Y. Marie Louise Violets. For page see List of Advertisers. WIREWORK. Reed & Keller. 122 W. 23th St.. New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Wirework. Write for our catalogue. Holton & Hunkel Co., Milwaukee, Wis. WHOLESALE FLORISTS. Boston. N. F. McCarthy & Co., 84 Hawley St., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. George A. Sutherland Co., 34 Hawley St., Boston. For page see List of .\dvertisers. Welch Bros., 15 Province St., Boston. For page see List of .\dvertlsers. Buffalo. Wm. F. Kasting, 383-87 Elllcott St., Bnf- falo, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Chicago. J. A. Budlong, 37 Randolph St., Chicago. For page see List of Advertisers. E. H. Hunt, 76-78 Wabash Av^., Chicago. For page see List of Advertisers. CUias.W. McKellar, 51 Wabash Av., Chicago. For page see List of .\dvertisers. Peter Relnberg, 51 Wabash Av., Chicago. For page see List of Advertisers. Vaughan & Sperry, 60 Wabash Av., Chicago. For page see List of Advertisers. Cincinnati. Ohio Cut Flower Co., 129 E. 3d St. Wm. Murphy, 128 E. 3d St. Detroit. Michigan Cut Flower Exchange, 38 & 40 Miami Av. Wm. DUger, mgr. For page see List of Advertisers. New York. Wm. Stuart Allen Co., 53 W. 28th St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. J. S. Fenrich, 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. Gnttman. 43 West 28th St. For page see List of .\dvertisers. E. C. Horan, 55 West 28th St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Philip F. Kessler, 55 W. 26th St., New York. For page see List of AdTertlsen. WHOLESALE FLORISTS — Continued. New York. Julius Lang, 53 West 30th St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. A. H. Langjahr, 53 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 West 29th St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Frank Millang, 55-37 W. 26th St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. A. Moltz, 55 57 W. 26th St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. John J. Perkins & Son, 115 W. 30th St., New Yorli. For page pce 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. Hicks & Crawbuck, Inc., 76 and 78 Court St.. Brooklyn, N. Y. 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 .\dvertlsers. S. S. Peunock, 161218 Ludlow St., Phila- delphia, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. Edward' Reid, 1526 Ranstead St., Phlladei- phia, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. Pittsburg. J. B. Murdoch & Co., 543 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. BOSTON FERNS. N. Eaton, So. Sudbury, Mass. H. For page .see List of Advertisers. CAPITOL LAWN TRIMMER AND EDGER. Wm. Elliott & Sons. 201 Fulton St.. New York. For page sec List of Advertisers.- CEMENT BENCH. W. F. Kasting. Buffalo. N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. CYCLAMENS. H. A. Dreer. 714 clu-siTiut St.. Phlla. For page sec List of Advertisers. HYDRANGEAS. F. R. Pier.son Co.. Tarrytown-on-Hudson, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. PANDANUS VEITCHII. J. A. Peterson, McHenry Ave., Westwood, Cinriniiati. O. For page see List of Advertisers. PANSY SEED. A. T. Boddlngton. ^42 West 14th St.. N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. PANSY SEED. Francis Brill. Hinipstead. L. I.. N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. PANSY SEED. J. C. Schmidt Co., Bristol. Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. PEONIES. Gilbert H. Wild, Sarcoile, Mo. For page see List of Advertisers. July 14, 1906 HORTICULTURE 45 PARK WOODLANDS AND PLANTA- TIONS. Read before the Ameikuui Association of Park Supeiliiteiuleiits by J. A. Pettigrew. (Continued from page 829) Care should be taken that all tree saplings that may not be needed be cut out, retaining' only those neces- sary to replace sickly or injured trees. Judicious thinning of all trees should be made where they interfere with the growth of better ones, noting at the same time, and retaining, picturesque groupings or pleasing combinations of trees; preserving meanwhile a natural appearance in the general mass, and encouraging as much individuality as possible without impairing the natural ■woodland effects. This thinning will permit of the passage of light to the undergrowth, w'hich will respond quickly to its influence, and materially enhance the beauty and naturalness of the woodland. A woodland so dense as to prohibit the growth of vegetation on the ground is dreary and monoton- ous. The improvement to the woodland by thinning is soon noticeable. The branches, relieved of the necessity of having to struggle upward to an open- ing in search of light, spread out to such an extent that it very quickly be- comes apparent that the work of the axe will have to be resumed; in fact, whether in woodland or plantation, the work of the axe is never complet- ed; it is vandalism to lay it aside. The best time to make selections for permanent trees, or for cutting, is in the summer. At this season the con- dition of the trees can be more easily ascertained, as their relative positions and needs are more apparent than at any other season. Natural woodlands, when included in lands taken for park purposes, must of necessity, either dominate or be sub- servient to a general scheme of adap- tation; in the latter case, modifica- tions of their outlines may be neces- sary. Let no mistaken sentiment pre- vent the execution of this work. A park is not made for a day; the work of the present is subject to the judg- ment of the future; the mistakes of to- day bear disappointment for posterity. Should it become necessary, then, to cut any part of the woodland in the execution of a properly devised plan for the unification of the different -parts of the ground into an harmoni- ous whole, hesitate not to apply the steel. Very often natural woodlands are subject to such severe and constant use by the public that it is impossible to retain underbrush and ground cover. In such cases the destruction of the underbrush exposes the ground to the action of the sun; the roots run- ning near the surface, which were pro- tected from heat and dryness under the natural forest covering, are killed off, and the trees soon deteriorate or die. This result cannot be avoided unless some other covering can be substi- tuted. Four or five inches of loam seeded in grass will serve the purpose and be of great benefit to the trees. The proper treatment of park wood- lands includes the careful cutting from the trees of all dead or diseased limbs. A large proportion of trees come to an untimely end because of the decay in- troduced into the boles through the stumps of dead limbs. Each cut should be made close and even with the bole, and well painted over, re- newing the coat when necessary until the wound is healed. While natural woodlands within park areas are arbitrarily placed, and, generally, control any scheme tor har- monizing them with other features, plantations are entirely governed in their location and character by the landscape gardener. The preparation of the ground for planting is of the first importance to the trees. On it depends, largely, whether the planta- tion shall be a mass of healthy, vigor- ous foliage, or a collection of stunted trees dragging out a starved existence. For the production of a healthy growth of deciduous trees an essential neces- sity is a sufficiency of good soil. No work of park construction should take precedence over that of tree- planting, other than the work neces- sary to make the ground intended for plantations available. Bridges, build- ings, roads and walks are of secondary importance in comparison. Assuming that the soil is good, preparation for planting should begin in the preceding summer, by plough- ing and deeply subsoiling, ploughing the ground two or three times and re- ducing it to a good condition of mel- lowness. Spring planting is preferable in our northern latitudes. Fall-planted trees, unless put in early enough to have made roots to sustain them, are apt to dry out by evaporation during the long freezing months. A good method is to make selections and pur- chases in the fall, which can be heeled in over winter and protected from dry- ing winds. Thus planting can be com- menced much earlier, unhampered by the delays of spring shipments from nurseries. In passing, 1 might say, that no Park Department should be without its own nursery, where trees and shrubs can be obtained within its own grounds, and be dug under such con- ditions as obtain in a well-regulated organization. Well-dug trees, with plenty of roots, kept moist until planted, make fall or spring equally successful. In planting, plant thickly; ten to twelve feet apart is not too close. The ground then is more quickly shaded; the trees, also, shelter each other. Thin out by transplanting, or even by cutting, whenever the branches inter- fere. Under no consideration permit injury to be done by overcrowding. This method has many advantages: it provides shade for the ground and for the trunks of the trees, which, thickly placed, protect each other from scorching winds; it permits of easy and cheap cultivation of the ground, and is a convenient nursery from which finer trees can be secured each season than can be obtained in commercial nurseries. This plan also gives a greater variety from which to select the permanent trees. The contrary opinion is held by some, who advocate the planting of the trees in their intended perman- ent positions. The principal reason tor which seems to be, that, from a fear of public outcry, the thinnings are not made, or that from negligence or ignorance the trees are allowed to overcrowd and spoil each other. The first objection may be met by trans- planting instead cf thinning out. To DREER'S GIANT CYCLAMEN Our strain of these are grown for us by Europe's leading specialist, and are unmatcbable for size, free flowering, purity of color and habit of growth, if you want the best you must grow this strain. Dreer's Qiant Pure White White with Carmine Eye " Blood-red *' " Rose 75 cts. per 100 seeds. $6.00 per 1000 Dreer's Giant Mixed 60 cts. per 100 setds : $5.00 per 1000 250 seeds or more at 1000 rate See our Mid-Summer Lists for CINERARIA, DAISIES, FORGET-ME-NOT, PANSIES, PRIM- ULAS and other seasonable seeds. HENRY A. DREER 714 Chestnut Street, Philadelpliia the second it may be said, that ignor- ance or negligence cannot be guarded against by any method of planting. It is best to plant the intended per- manent tre?s at a distance of from thirty to fifty feet, according to their expected development. A second ar- rangement may be made nearly al- ternating, of some oth?r kind of tree, and even a third combination may be made, again alternating. The advant- age of this plan is that any one of the three arrangements may be ad- opted, as may be de;med best, at thinning-time, for the permanent trees. The effect of large masses of trees of one species is much more dignified and impressive than a conglomeration of trees of different kinds and habits of growth. The mass, or groups of varying size, may be allowed to merge into each other in irregular ragged outlines. It is not considered desirable to plant shrubs throughout new planta- tions; they interfere with the free use of the cultivator, which is a valuable adjunct to the diligent planter desir- ing vigorous, rapid growth. Cultiva- tion should be maintained for a period of three years or so, when shrubbery or ground cover may be introduced. Shrubbery should, however, be planted on the borders of the plantation when made of such wood-bordering plants- 46 HORTICULTURE. July 14, 1906 as shadbush, red bud, viburnums, cornels, etc. For planting in public parks our native trees and shrubs cannot be sur- passed for appropriateness and beauty, and for this purpose their use alone is advocated. Nothing can be more inharmonious than the introduction, into park woodlands and plantations, of exotic trees and shrubs, or of varie- gated sports and monstrosities. Rather let our parks be typical of our native woods and glens, helped along Na- ture's lines by the artistic hand. PHILADELPHIA NOTES. Howard M. Earl of Burpee's left on the 7th inst. on a crop inspection trip through Louisiana and Texas. From there he will make a jump to Michi- gan, returning to Philadelphia about the 27th inst. The chief trading among the down- town houses at present is in pot-grown strawberry plants, celery plants, late cabbage and Brussels sprouts, sum- mer vegetable and flower seeds, crim- son clover, millet and turnip seeds. Oxalis and freesias are in and will be followed shortly by Harrisis, callas and French bulbs. Dreer, Michell and the Johnson Seed Co. (late Johnson & Stokes) issue seasonable catalogues of these items. GREENHOUSES BUILDING AND PROJECTED. Syracuse, N. Y. — L. C. Smith, one house. Eaton, O. — T. M. Waters, range of houses. Newburgb, N. Y. — The Yuess Floral Co.. one house. Rockville, Ind. — H. B. Brubuck, one house, 20x60. Minneapolis, Minn. — Minneapolis Floral Co., range of houses. INCORPORATED. J. G. Pickelman Co., Buffalo, N. Y. J. G. Pickelman, C. Pickelman, J. F. Pallenson, incorporators. Capital, $2,500. Flushing Nurseries, Flushing, N, Y., capital $1,000. Incorporators, T. P. and P. H. Lawler of Flushing, Leo R. Lawler, Brooklyn. George Achelis. Peter A. Keene and Martha G. Lear have applied for a charter of incorporation as The Mor- ris Nursery Company to be located in Chester County, Pennsylvania. The Walker Floral Co., Youngs- town. O., John Walker, E. Hippard, I. T. Brant, C. H. Kennedy, B. F. Wirt, incorporators. Capital, $30,000. Chase Nurseries, Dover, Del., capital, $250,000. J. M. Thornburn & Company, seeds- men, of New York City, announce their removal from 36 Cortlandt street to their new five-story building at 33 Barclay street CEMENT Built Under the Pult Patents Orders taken n'jw. Send exact dimensions of ihe benches you want to rebuild or put in a new house. Let us figure what we can furnish the bench at, A cement bench lasts a lifetime. Constructed so it can be moved at any lime and anywhere. All work guaranteed. This bench will be on exhibition at Dayton. WM. F. KASTING, 3a3-3ar Eiucott street, buffalo, n. y. Holds Class 1 Firmly !•• the Point 4V PEERLESS i eiasInK Points are theb«tt. i No ngbii or .sHt. Box at < 1.000 |>uiqU T5 aU. po>tp&ld. BENBT A. DREEB, 714 CbMtaal Bt., Pktik.. Pa. Model Greenhouse Plant FOR RENT w»m>vwwwwm^owm«iw<% WANTS, FOR SALE, ETC. Advertisem'tits in this column one cent a w^ord. Initials count as ivords. Cash with order. _ FOK S.\LE~Florlst's place, few miles nut of liosfon. townrd Broeliton. Green- hnuses ."WUMI s'l. ft. glas.s. stock, about 2 acres land ino(i<'rn liouse and l>arn. $4Sll(l.(KI. Address M. care HOKTICrL- Tfltl-:. 11 rialiiilloii ri:Hi-. Boston. WANTED— A few specimen plants of PolypodiuiE Aureum. William W. Edgar Co., Waverley, Mass. W.\.\"n:i) — Floi'st with some experience in pottiiif;. watering and jirowing of Stove Plants. Send copy of references, and ex- periiiicc. in fii-st letter. Address 3132 Mcllemy .\ve.. Wcslwood. Cineiniiatl. O. W.\XTED — Young, single man for fruit range, P.alms and Violet Houses. Wages S-iOOO. Reply to E. J. C, Office of HOR- TICULTUKE. WANTED— Young single man for Green- house, who understands grapes. Wages S.3.5.00 and lioard. Reply to R. M. C, Of- flee of nORTICULTURE. W.\NTED— Young man. 22 to 26, to work In greenhouses: $55.00 per month. Reply to E. D. B., Office of HORTICUL- TURE^ WANTED — Y'oung single man, thorough- ly experienced, to take charge of green- houses, gardens, landscape dep't, etc. (10 men employed). Wages .S40.0() and board. Reply to C. H., HORTICULTURE Office. Owing to other business interests we will offer for rent our greenhouse plant at Grafton, eonsisting i)f one house 142x.'i2. one Toxl.S and cfinneetlng house l.lxlo. These houses Imilt liy Lord & Burnham Co. within two years are thoroughly equipped and up-to-date In every respect. We also ha ye In the Held 8IKH) carnation [dants in good coiulltlon which can be pui-eh.'ised at a reasonaiile price. A (h\'eIlMiu' house on the property can ::]<•• lie r.n;.-,| NORCROSS & STRATTON. Grafton. Mass. ( )r apply lo J. E. NORCROSS. 55 Franklin St.. Boston STANDARD FLOWER POTS Packcil in small crates, easy to handle. Price per crate 1500 3 in. pots incrate$488 »50o.}i " " 5.35 1500 iK " " 6.00 10003 " '* 5.00 800 3H " " 5.80 5004 " " 4.50 3205 " " 4.51 ■ 446 " " .16 Price per crate ISO 7 ID. pots in crate94.3o 608 " " 3.00 HAND MADE 48 gin. pots in crate $3.60 48 10 " " 4.8* 2411 " " 3.60 24 t» " " 4.80 ■ ' >4 " " 4.80 6 16 " " 4.50 Seed pans, same pnce as pots. Send for price list of Cylinders for Cut flowers, Haneing Baskets, Lawn lases etc. Ten per cent, off for. ash with ordrr. Address Hllfingrer Brns.,Pottery,Fort Edward, N.Y. August Rolkeri Sons, Agts., 31 Barclay St., N. ». City. Standard Flower . . P0T5 II your greenhouses are within 500 miles of the Capil'"!. write us, we can save you money W. H, ERNEST, 2Sfh and M Streets, WASHINGTON, D.C. ' July 14. 1906 horticulture: 47 IMPROVED Greenhouse Boiler, 35 Erie Street. CHICAGO. Boilers made of the best material; shell, tirebox sheets and heads of steel: water space all around front, sides and back. Write for information. CYPRESS SASH BARS 32 feet or louget HOT BED SASH PECKY CYPRESS BENCH LUMBER GREENHOUSES ERECTED AND EQUIPPED COMPLETE IF DESIRED Write for Circular "D" and Prices The A. T. STEARKS LUMBER CO. NEPONSET, BOSTON, MASS. N. TOPIAWAMIA. rotONTO, ONT. BOSTON PLATE & WINDOW GLASS CO. GREENHOUSE GLASS German and American 261 to 287 A St., BOSTON 20-22 Canal St. GREENHOUSE CONSTRUCTION LUMBER John C. Honinger Co 117 E. Blackhawk St., CHICAGO HOW IS THE TIME TO INSURE TOUR «iLASS A«A1NST DIMAGE BY HAI L* For particulars address John C, Emior, Saddtm Riwmr, M. •/. THEY DO COST MORE at the start — -but less after you started. In the first |)lace, the thorough protection given the sash bar by the steel encasing of the U-Bar is proof against its decay. The use of aluminum paint means no re-paint- ing for years to come. U-BAR GREENHOUSES Are the Best Greenhouses Built because the repair cost is the lowest, while the plant growth IS greater than in any other house. WE ARE THE SOLE MAKERS OF U-BAR GREENHOUSES PIERSON U=BAR COMPANY Designers and Builders U-BAR GREENHOUSES Metropolitan BIdg., 4th Ave. and 23rd St. NEW YORK ©ISEKlIinSIBZaif'BlSS ' FOR HEATING ANY DESCRIPTION OF BUILDING BY STEAM OR HOT WAtER ; NEW YORK OFFICE Ml RFTH AVE ,74. FRANKLIN ST BOSTON BOSTON" OFFICE REMOVED TO 188-2(X) FHAXKLIX ST.. COR. PEARL. WEATHERED COHPANY 46 HARION ST., NEW YORK GREENHOUSE BUILDING AND HEATING Send for Catalogue. SEND FOR CATALOGUE OF SCOLLAY HOT WATER ana STEAM BOILERS JOHN A. SCOLLAY 73 and 75 Myrtle Arenne BOROUGH OF BROOKLVN, N. 1. OITf TO BUYERS Patronize our advertisers, they will treat you right is HORTlCULTURi: July 14, 1906. AND- The Worth Of Our Experience ought to be worth something to you. It cost us considerable to get it, but it doesn't cost you any more to have the benefit of it. We do sell the best of greenhouse materials only — but then you pay for only the best materials. HITCH5NGS a\d CO. GREENHOUSE DESIGNERS AND BUILDERS. Manuf..clurprs of Healing and Ventilating Apparatus. 1170 Broadway, ]\EVV YORK, iitftiitiftitt WE DON'T SAY " before buying elsewhere, call and see us," because we know such a statement doesn't mean anything, doesn't prove anything — but what we do want you to do is to have a look at one of our houses — make a mental comparison with other houses built by other firms — then you are ready to either see us or have us come and see you — ready for an argument, and we have our argument ready for you. Lord & Burntiam Co. GREENHOUSE DESIGNERS and MANUFACTURERS 1133 BROADWAY, cor. 26th Street, N. Y. Boston S'anch: 819Trennont Building Not the kind of argu- ment that's a matter of perbuasion but the sim- ple proof of what our houses have provtn for others. Practical, cold facts — no theories . Send for iron frame catalog as a starter. R diiiiiiiiimmiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiL* ImastigaI ~ (lATENTED 1 — I For Glazing Greenhouses I Manutacti.r(.i] cniy ' v i F. 0. PIERCE COMPANY I s I70 Fulton street, New York 5 -; Agencies in all the Principal Cities S S of the Uniied States and Canada. ZI = WRITE FOR CIRCULAR — I JOSEPH BRECK & SONS | = BOSTON, MASS, | i DISTRIBUTORS FOR NEW ENGLAND. = niiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiir JPATENTSi TrademarKs and CopyrigKts Send your business direct to Washington. Saves time and insure- better service. Personal attention guaranteed. Twentv-five years* active practice. SPECIALTV: "Working on the Failures of Olher<; " SIGGERS & SIGGERS PATENT lAW-.TR'; Box 9, National Union Building Washington, D. C. \ TtiL Hmrtof thlI1attb.r /S filLL^£ifiRT5ut1 ORmCfPRLl'Si' GREENH0U5L MATERIAL IS THE. y£RY ^ELST^ fOLtY M FG . Co. ^71 a.^z^'brCHICi^GO, HAVE. I Z mqHT FROM THE. QULFof M^'AICO, fifiOr^ ILL MAKE, you RICHT F^RICE^-^ SE.hD FOR SKE.TC/iES £:ST/Ai/IT£-S filiO CAT6LO(jfUJL f^'RELEL^ /iOT-B£.D ^^5H.VLMTILf\Tlliq /\PPmf)TU^ , FnTin<9s 6rfD Mfim othe-r t^/n^s — . 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. FOLEY MANUFACTURING CO. 471 W. 22d Street CHICAGO TO BUYERS Patronize our advertisers, they will treat you right ExHiBixiuN BujLuiNu. Fair Urouxd, Ijayton, Ohio Hp;iili]iiai-tHrs S. A. F. Coiivcntinn. August 21-2-1, 1906. evoreafo the^ MdSCAPE G4/tDSN£A JOcf yfmdrecf /?/6'/'illllllll1IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIBIIIIIIIllllllllllllllllbilllllllllllllllllllllllll>: I WANTED -FIFTEEN SPECIMEN I I TSUGA CANADENSIS [ = nursery grown — JO- 12 ft. high. E 5 Must be good bushy plants and = E transplanted within 3 years. 5 = Wanted for early Fall delivery. E s Address E S J. O, B., care of HORTICULTURE | Hiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiir PLANT NOW LILIUM HARRISII FOR EARLY F0RGIN8 W'l' nlli I- >onn' t'\tra clioicc LiUmn llarrisil whirh has lici'ii yrowii f true, orifiinal llarrisil. The small sizes — 5-7s and 6-7s^ arc parliculai'ly desirable for this purpose, as they will flower more (juickly than the larger bulbs. If you want to get a lit- tle of tlic oriyiual. pure Harrlsii. try a case or two of this. As our stock of this is 'limited, we can offer only a few eases lo a siufe'le buyer. If you have been dissatisfied with the llarrisil that you have forced heretofore, try a case or two of this, and «'e if it is not more than worth the difference in price over the stock that you have been buying. In order- ing, ask for the pure selected strain of original Harrlsii, which we oQer as follows; ."i to 7 inch bnlb.s, 400 to the case, $17.00 per case fi to 7 •• •• 350 17.50 •• " 7 to !) " •' 200 " " " 18.00 " " '.I to 11 " ■• ,. ino IS.OO " " EASTER COMES EARLY THIS YEAR MARCH 31st ;iiiil ;i ^i.Mi iii.iiiv L:i'>\vers will want U^ use Harii.>-ii instead (if I,(']i^iiiloniui so as to be sure to have the plants in flower in liiiu*. as the siMJ^on Is going to be short for Japan Longl- tloruni. The crop of Harrlsii this year is the shortest it has been in years, and in view of the extra demand, we advise those who have not already covered their requirements to lo:^e no time doing so. Knr veiy earliest forcing— Christmas and later— we recom- mend the pare Harrisil offered above, but for later forcing, for Easter, our customers will tind the rej^'iihir stock offered below first-class stoek-^much better than the average stock nstially offered. We can quote the regular stock as follows: — i; to 7 inch bnlbs, 3r>0 to the case, $14.00 per case 7 to '.) " " 200 15.00 " " 'J to 11 " ■' 100 " " '* 35.0O " " FRTESIA REFK.vrTA AI.BA, the true white variety. Xow ready. Finest Bermuda-grown stock. $1.00 p*er 100; %-.ZM per 1.000. IlEIJMl OA BVTTKRCL"P OXALIS. $1.00 per 100; $7.50 per l.lKtO. F. R. PiERSON CO. Tarrytown -on -Hudson New York ARTHUR GOWEE GLADIOLUS SPECIALIST JVIeadowvale Farm HAS UNDER CULTIVATION OVER lOO ACRES COMPRISING The Best Mixtures, Collections and Named Varieties in Existence. Write for 1906 Catalog MARIE LOUISE VIOLETS Strong Plants, February or March struck— Clean and free from di-ease: $15,00 per 1000, $2.oc per 100. April struck, tine Plants, well rooted, $10.00 per tot'O, $1.50 per too. Cash with older. Your money cheerfully refunded if not satisfactory. C.LAWRITZEN,Boi[26I.RIiinel)eck, NJ. GOVERNOR HERRI OK The MEW VIOLET The finest sintzle, the freest hlooni' r. the gre-itct money maker ever offer for sale. Write n-.e today. Idoz.. $2.00: 100, $10.00; 1000. $75.00; 5,000 or more at $60.00 per 1,000 Originator and Introducer WILLOUQHBY, O. I Cyclamen Giant Hybrids. | Seed t.iken only from exhibition slock, none better, in six co ors, including Sal- moniumanti other Novelties. Canna Pennsylvania. Kate Gray, Allema- nia, Duke ot Nlarlboro .-nd twenty others, 4 in. $6.oo per loo. CHRIST. WINTERICH, ^ Cyclamen Specialist, w DEFIANCE, - - - OHIO. I In writing to Advertisers icindiy mention Horticulture July 21, 1906 horticulture: 53 Hydrangea arborescens alba grandiflora ("The Snowball Hydrangea") This splendid American shrub is undoubtedly the most valuable plant in its class of recent introduction, and it will not be surprising if it takes rank above all others now known to the trade. It is perfectly hard}-, a free grower, with beautiful foliage forming a bush of elegant form and appearance; it is extremely free in bloom, a mass of pure white flowers, much the form of hortensia, and coming into bloom just as the last of the spring shrubs are cut of flower, and continuing so that it overlaps the blooming iinie of H. p. grandiflora. Plants of several years growth assume a fine size — 4 ft. in height and about as large in diameter. This grand plant was discovered some years ago grow- ing wild in an Ohio woods, and several specimens are now growing in the gardens of that region. Rose House Wisdom "I lia\u iiiy phuitiug ail duuu." Su rouuirked a gen- tleman of my acquaintance the other day. "Early planting, I find, if the plants get proper attention, is the best; well developed plants can be attained before winter sets in. Plants of the same size can probably be had later planted, if the buds are merely pinched off, but ij: is bad practice — at least we find it so. Cutting into a good eye of ripened wood gives a good break and a more shapely plant can be had." I don't think there are two rose growers who grow- roses exactly the same way, but with very few exceptions it is the methodical, painstaking man who always has his eyes on his houses and gives those his first attention, who wins. I remem- ber of hearing a story told as true of a certain foreman having his roses w-atered by lantern light, the men hold- ing the hose in one hand and the light in the other, but very few instances of this can be quoted and it would be good for the man and good for the roses if there were less, but we all have to learn, and experience is a great teacher, especialy when the cost pinches pretty hard. "But gently scan your brother man, Still gentler sister woman — Though they may gang a kenimin wrang To step aside is human." Horticulture editorially remarked some time ago that the retail florist five years hence would be carrying a greater variety of roses. I hope that prophecy will be fulfilled for all concerned, but we have had so many black eyes when new roses 'came — some stayed one year and were never heard of again — others lingered a little longer and had the same fate. I will only mention a few. When Her Majesty came here first the trouble was that it went all to wood, but by bending, it flowered and the flower was certainly a grand hybrid. The Puritan was a stately rose for green house use. I re- memlier seeing a house of it when it first came out; it was magnificent, but it had a bad fault of showing a green centre. To come down to the present day who knows but some of those roses grown under different conditions would have been successful. Take Liberty, for instance. What howls, kicks, and cuffs the promoters of that rose got ! I think myself — and it is and was the opinion of many others, that it was a case of -overpropagating. The Liberty of today certainly holds her own. A few weeks ago a contemporary referred in its local notes to Eich- mond as being weaknecked. I do not know whether it is so or not. as we didn't grow it last winter, but I saw a house of it in the winter and early spring and no defect of that nature was apparent. The growing may have had something to do with it. It would lie a good idea when a new rose is raised to have the originator send to some responsible men in different parts of the country one year before it is disseminated, a few plants to be grown by these parties, who will give them the best of their personal attention, giving in each instance a writ- ten statement of just how the rose acted. The climatic conditions would have to be taken into consideration but allow for that in the reports. The rose grower- have been bitten so often that they fight shy, and when a good thing does come out it is often looked upon with distrust. Hitherto it has been like a lottery — "pay your money and take your chance." <^/.fe. u HORTICULTURE July 21, 1906 Dendrobium nobile Commercial florists timl this old. well-known, and very popular Indian orchid quite profitahle, if a little common sense is used in its culture. An ideal sjjot may always be found to suit its welfare on any place, but it should ever be under the watchful eye of a grower who has had some little experience regarding its wants (and who will see they are attended to at the right time) such as watering and resting, etc. It has been found to suc- ceed potted in either peat, crocks, sphagnum moss or leaf soil, still it is in no wise a particular orchid in this respect, for it is often seen growing in an old basket or pot in the same spot for years producing annually a nice crop of flowers with no attention what- ever; it happens to sit in a position that suits it and its owner has the good sense to leave well alone. Generally in the spring of the year newly imported plants may be obtained at small cost, which may be placed in small pots, pans, or baskets, using three parts peat to one of sphagnum moss as a potting material and always potting firmly but not too hard. See that the bulbs are tied fast to stakes driven in tlie pots or to the handles of the baskets, then place them in a sunny posi- tion near the roof glass w-hich must be lightly shaded with paint of some kind. The surroundings should always be kept nice and moist by frequent damping down, the plants syringed occasionally on bright days but not heavy enough to cause the compost to become saturated. Give air enough to create a nice genicl and buoyant atmosphere. With this treatment they will soon commence to grow fast and the roots will be seen to run through the potting soil to the outside of the receptacle; when this occurs and the plants appear to be dry at the root, they should receive a soak of water; afterwards treating as before, till they appear to be in need of water again. How often such soakings of water may be required depends on the weather and other conditions. By the end of summer the young bulbs will have attained their full length and become hard and firm on top; then more air may be given, reducing the humidity about them and gradually giving the full sun by removing the shading from the glass. As the plants are now receiving more sun and air they will require much more water at the root for a time till the bulbs have thoroughly matured ; then com- mences the resting season, and for some months only enough water at the root is required to prevent the bulbs from shrivelling; the cooler and drier the house can be kept the better, but if the house is damp or it is not possible to keep the atmosphere dry, turn on more heat but still keep the plants dry at the root only giving the bulbs a syringe on all bright days. The growers' aim at this season will be to keep the roots in good healthy condition, for if tlie roots are gone by neglect or some other cause the above treatment will not do by any means, for no orchid can be given a rest if it is not well provided with roots, nor will it exist for long either. By the month of February or earlier, the nodes on the iDulbs made the previous year, or two years old bulbs, will commence to swell ; then the plants should receive a little more water at the roots and more moisture in the atmosphere until the flowers are well developed; the bulb may then be cut close to the base. Their keep- ing qualities are well known and the florist may use them for decorations in many ways; the single flowers dropped on a dining table with a little fern or aspar- agus have a charming effect. After the flowers are cut the plants will want careful treatment for a time. The moisture in the house and an occasional syringe on bright days will keep them going. A little moss pricked in amongst the roots at this season seems to be very beneficial, as it is not necessary to repot too often and if the same management is followed from year to vear success should follow accordingly. / ^a-i^-x-t..*-^ S<^-rf-«^-<-«-^ Rose Hermosa This old China rose is deservedly a very popular favorite wherever its merits are known. Its beautiful color of shell pink, with continual flowering and delicate fragrance, are a few of the characteristics which place it on the high pinnacle of distinction. Hermosa (by some called Armosa) was produced by one of the noted French hybridizers from the "Old Blush," a popular favorite in the old English rose gardens. It commences to flower in the beginning of June and is a continuous bloomer until cheeked by the frosts of winter. As an outdoor rose it is as hardy as the hybrid perpetuals, only requiring the same course of protection. A very surfeit of satisfaction can be ensured to those who long for roses in profusion by planting the types of China or monthly roses in their numerous varieties and various shades of color. Some years ago the members of the China rose class were very limited in number, but through tlic aid of modern travellers and the experienced hybridizer wc have now a large collection to chose from. The Chinese have at least 24 distinct species cf the genus rosa and innumerable varieties are grown from kinds with tiny white flowers, like buttons, to gigantic flowers 5 to 6 inches across. It is stated that most of the distinct kinds which have at times come under our notice from Japan and Burmah had their origin in the older Chinese empire, and probably many of the Indi- an varieties also. The Chinese with their character- istic skill and patient industry, bred into some varieties the quality of persistence in flowering producing what we know as the ever-blooming or monthly blooming sorts. Hermosa and some other types of the China class are worthy the attention of the experienced hybridizer to increase the flowering season of this most loved of all flowers. In collections of hardy ros9S there are many other types of remarkable beauty and with long histories attached to their kinds. The old damask rose known as the York and Lancaster holds a place in his- tory which will stand for all time. This variety bears large semi-double flowers of a pale flesh color, and some almost white, with briglit carmine stripes on the petals, and is of very free growth. Another class of roses which has been under cultivation for nearly 400 years but which no one seems to think is worthy of recog- nition in hybridizing, is the Austrian Briars. These were brought into cultivation between A. D. 1500 and A. D. IGOO by a famous old grower named John Gerarde, who was said to have the largest and best collection of roses in the world at that time. John H. Cox. July 21. 1906 HOKTicu lturje; 55 The Peony Abstract of Annual Address of President C. W. Ward Before the American Peony Society at Boston. In his address before the American Peony Society at Boston, President C. W. Ward said that in order to secure a large display of flowers at the annual exhibitions, from different sections of the country, it would be found neces- sary that growers in those sections where the peony blooms early in the season, ship their flowers in the bud form for cold storage. For this, he said a regular cold storage plant, with even temperature and dry atmosphere would be much preferable to florists' ice boxes. When placed in cold storage the bloom should be tied six to twelve in a bundle and the buds wrapped in wax or oiled paper extending six inches beyond the buds but open at the ends, and the stems plunged in water one- half to two-thirds of their length. This uncertainty in storing and keep- ing peony blooms renders the gather- ing together of a representative ex- hibition from different paints of the country at one time an exceptionally difficult task and it is a foregone con- clusion that our peony displays must depend very largely upon those grow- ers in the immediate vicinity of the locality where the annual exhibition is held. On the question of nomenclature he had this to say: The necessity of continuing ever- lastingly at the task of straightening out the nomenclature of the peony has been most emphaticaly impressed up- on me by my experience in purchasing peonies from both foreign and Ameri- can growers during the last three years. This spring the attempt to de- termine whether the names attached to certain varieties growing in our peony test plot were the true names, developed a state of affairs which has caused me not a little chagrin and I find that I have the same peony in many instances under several names. Some two years ago I purchased from one of the most reliable firms in Hol- land quite a quantity of a peony un- der the name of Mons. Charles Leve- que. paying therefor an exceptional- ly large price under the impression and representation that I was getting something especially good. The plants are blooming for the first time this season and prove to be nothing less than the variety sold by French grow- ers under the name Mils. Leonie Calot. introduced by Calot in ISfil * * * Two distinct sorts came to us from reputable firms under the name of Delachii, one being a deep purplish amaranth, the other much darker in color and with a decided crimson cast. I have not as yet been able to deter- mine which is the true sort as either one would answer fairly well to the introducer's description of Delachii which is "Deep purple". From one of the most responsible American peony firms we got the" variety Mad. Ducel under the name of Model of Perfec- tion, others have the name of Mons. .Tules Elie attached to thtir stoclv of Alorn. Bright Rose with claret base English Prize Miied. Comprising the best English show varieties Primula English Prize, Fringed mixed (Chinese Primrose), too Seeds Jsc: 500 seeds 100; 1000 Trade per pkl. Oil. ■40 40 •40 • 40 •40 .75 6.00 .75 6.00 .75 6.00 .75 6-00 .75 6.00 Candytuft, Giant Hyacinth Flowered Whitr Candytuft. Empress, pure white. '° ■" Trade pkt. per 07 Double Daisy (Bellis Perennis). Choice mixed S0.25 Snowball, white ., 3° Longtellow, R. se . -SO Giant White Flowers are much larger than those ol the well- known Snowball, double, and boroe onlong 7ro'i/;>^ stems. •■ .40 Ciiant mixed ^5 Trade pkt Carnation flarguerlte, giant mixed ....$0.30 Carnation M arguerite, choice mixed .20 Carnation. German double mixed, extra ^ -3" Carnation, Perpetual or tree m xed .- tcmlier. J. C. SCHMIDT CO. 521 OTTER STREET BRISTOL, P*. .Tuly 21, 1906 HORTICULTURE 61 Begonia Gloire de Lorraine and Turnford Hall NOW READY FOR DELIVERY Priipiigated .s'rictly from single leaf; this mellmd gives imifli lietler lesulls tli:iii frciin rutlint;s. $16,00 iit-r 10". .*llO.OOiR-r 1000; 4 in. pots, Sl".i«i l>fr li«i Adianlum Farleyense, Fine Sped. men«, |18.i»i to $24.iK] per ddZ. ; 1 3-4 In. pot». $8 00per 100; 2 1-2 In. pots. $15.00 ptT 100. Pandanua Veltchll, wc . .fl.iHi. SIM ami f>..'." eiicli. (iood value truaraii- teed. Casli witli order from nnknowu correspondents. J. A. PETERSON McHenry Avenue, Westwood, Cincinnati, O. Some give you quantity, some quality, I give you both Bostons ScoW and 8000 6 in. Bostons at 40c. 8000 6 in. Scotti at 40c. PANS $1.00, $1.50, $2.00 and $2.50 Jj^"»Ten thousand 2', in.Plumosus Nanus at $2.50 per 100; easily worth $3.50. WILLIAM C. SniTH 61st and Market Sts., PHILADELPHIA «3- No C. O. D.'s Satisfactory References required or the cash. Fi\e off if remit- tance accompanies order. Palms, Ferns and Decorative Plants Just received in fine condition a large consignment of Palms, Araucarias and other foliage plants. \Vc also have to offer some Strong bushy Ferns for Dishes in variety; also Pandanuses, Dracaenas, Marantas, Crotons and Bedding Plants. Wholesale Price List on application. A. LEUTHY & CO. IMPORTERS and EXPORTERS GROWERS and DEALERS Perkins Street Nurseries, Roslindale BOSTON, MASS. NEPHROLEPIS WHITMANI 2 1-4 in., $25 per ICO BOSTON FERNS 2 1-4 in., $3 per I OO H. H. BARROWS & SON, Florists WHITMAN, MASS. Lilies, Japanese Plants BAMBOO STAKES The Yokohama Nursery Co., Ltd. a Barclay Street, New York WASHINGTON, D. C. QUDE'5 JUST TO H.'^ND a fine importation of GATTLEYA MENDELLI Li: Also oil liand C. Triana;, C. labiata. C. siga§, Hardyana type. Odonto. crispum, Pacho type.' will arrive in about 3 weeks' tune. C. /lossl^e, C. Qaskelliana, C. Speciosissima. U'ritr/or our Pri,c- Lis/. It will interest yen Carrillo & Baldwin . Orchid Growers & Importers Secaucus. N. J. ORCHIDS lAll-i/fSl f HI fHt Iters, I'^.i-jinrtfl-s, tiriurrrf* fiiitf Jlifhriifisfs in Ihf H'urlif &and r, ^t. Albans, England and 235 Broadway, Room I NEW YORK CITY Arrived In Splendid Condition Cattleya Mossiae, C. Percivaliana, C. Specio.sissima and C. Gigas. also Oncidium papilio, Burlingtonia fragrans and Cycnoches chlorochilum. Write for Prices;. Lager &Hurrell,'^'°*"'"'' li importers .. it, N.J. Just to Hand FINE IMPORTATION of Bay Trees, Box Trees Standards and Pyramids Euonymus, Evergreens NEW PRICE U3T ON APPLICATION JULIUS ROEHRS CO., importers RUTHERFORD, N.J. NEPHROLEPIS SGOTTII Small ])]ants from the benche.*, ^o.OO per 100; f.iO.OO pei lOUO. Plants large puouu;li for 6 in. pots, $2.5.00 per 100. Plants large enough to go in 7 and 8 in. pots, $.'i0.00 per 100. Asparagus Plumosus Nanus, 2 '4: in., fine plants, $3.(io pi>r liiO. JOHN SCOTT Rutland Road and East 45th Street, BROOKLYN, N. Y Telephone 2890 Bedford There is BUT ONE FERN besides the BOSTONIENSIS and that Is NEPHROLEPIS WHITMANI It is ahead of them all. Having ordered a largt .juantity I can fill your orders at short notice. Price $25 per 100 $200 per 1000 S. S. SKIDELSKY, 824 No. 24th St., PHILADELPHIA ARACAURIAS A SPECIALTY. 6000 of the choicest on hand at the following lowett cash prices: Excelsa, sH-in. pols, 3-4 tiers, 10 lo 14 in. high, 50to6octs., 6-in, pots. 4-6 tiers, 16 to aa in. high, 3 .75, Si. 00 to $t. 25 each. Compacta Robusta. very fine, 6-7 in. pots, $1.25, $1.50. $1-75. $2.00 each. Glauca, 6-7 in., $1.00, $1.25, $1.50 each. Kentia Forsteriana aod Belmoreana, 6-in , 30 to 40 in high, 4 years old. $1.00, §1.25 to $1.50; made up, $2.00 each. GODFREY ASCHMANN, 1012 Ontario St., Philadelphia. Look through the Buyers' Directory and Ready Reference Guide. You will find some good offers there also. 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 VV. 28th Street, New York ALEX. McCONNELL Syz 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 entrusted by the trade to our selection for delivery on steam- Bhlps or elsewhere recelre special attention. Telephone Calls, 340 and 341 38th St. Cable Address, ALEXCONNELL DETROIT John Breitmeyer's Cor. MIAMI and GRATIOT AVES. DETROIT, MICH. Artistic Designs Hi^h GradeCut Blooms We cover all Michigan points and good sections of Ohio, Indiana and Canada- Geo. H. Gooke FLORIST Connecticut Avenue and L Street WASHINQTON. D. C. FRED C. WEBER FLORIST OLIVE STREET ol. LUUiS, i'lU, Established 1873 Lone Distance Phone Bell Llndell 616 Albany, N. V. B^^^I^E^JS Flowers or Design Work DELIVERED IN ALBANY AND VICINITY ON TELEGRAPHIC ORDER. 11 NORTH PEARL ST., ALBANY, N.Y. SAMUEL MURRAY Florist Coates House Conservatory leir BROADWAY, KANSAS CITY, KQ Both 'Phones 2670 Mafo 62 HORTICULTURE July 21, 1906 IMAMAMWMMAfMMMMAMAMMniMMIWMMmmAIMfWV SUMMER BEAUTIES EXCEPTIONALLY FINE QUALITY FOR THE SEASON THE LEO NIESSEN CO. ro^R^iif^^" store ope^nT^AM. |2|7 AfCH St., PHI LA. In wrltiDs advertisers, mentloa Bortlcnltore 40I ; SPECIAL i OFFER jL Strong, healthy, well rooted stock: ready tor immediate delivery ROSE PLANTS GOLDEN GATE KAISERIN METEOR PERLE CARDINAL MADAM CHATENAV BRIDESMAID ALICE ROOSEVELT 3-INCH STOCK $50 per 1000 SamuelS.Pcnnock ^fye ^uoristof'PHILA. I&i8-li''l* I.vi month of July. ^Ve have a dull day now and then, hut the usual summer dullness is not yet wilh us by any means. Sonrie days it is next to impos'^ible to get enough stock to go around. Some nice longi- flomm lilies are now coming in which are quite welcome and find a ready sale. Gladioli are more plentiful, and selling fairly well. Tuberoses and asters are beginning to arrive in limited quantities, but it will not be long before there is an abundance of out-door stock. Lily of the valley is now out of the market. Roses and carnations are poor, but are not so badly missed as they were a few weeks ago. Outside of fern fronds there is but little demand for green goods. Another very quiet COLUMBUS week of summer trade. There is little or no good material to be had and all stock moves very slow, funeral work alone bringing good prices. Everybody is talking the Dayton convention. Lots are going from here. Business conditions LOUISVILLE last week were rather slow, with stock in general in great stipply. Carnations are short in stem and roses are only fair in quality but the quantity and demand of both wero satisfactory. Daisies, sweet peas, lilies, and other seasonable stock are in fair supply, but did not move rapidly. Very little trading is NEW YORK in evidence these mid- summer days. The receipts in the wholesale marts are very light, but they are sufficient in all lines for any call that is liable to arlBu, Carnot and Kaiserln roses are having their innings, but although of excellent quality, sales are in small lots and infrequent at best. The general verdict is if PHI LA- stock were a little bet- DELPHIA ter more business could be done. Supplies are meager and quality generally is on a par. Kaiserins are good and are eagerly taken. There are a few good Beauties coming in from a distance, and bringing very satisfactory prices. Lily of the valley is in good demand and from all accounts there is scarcely enough to go around. Carnations are very poor. The old stand-bys are sending in their last cut this week. Asters ought to be here in good shape by now; but on account of the un- favorable season they are short- stemmed and small so far. Sweet peas are also on the toboggan. A few straggly orchids chime in on a very minor key. Summer lilies, such as auraturas and speciosums, are a pleas- ing variation and are bringing good prices. No dahlias to speak of yet. However, taking it all in all. the mar- ket compares favorably with other seasons. Funerals and weddings are always with us; also an occasional festive tourist. Quite a spell of weath- SAN er now well along in FRANCISCO its second week is causing all sexes of people to wear shirtwaists, and has disfigured the roses with a mildewed effect that makes most any old price good enough for them. But the pick from this stock has been all sufficient to meet the present limited demand made on florists. Carnations seem to be blighted but slightly and there are plenty of perfect ones in the great abundance the growers unload at the comparatively few stores yet re-estab- lished. There is good improvement in quality of sweet peas. PROCEEDS OF THE DAYTON SOUVENIR BOOK. It is true that 1 have taken charge of this book individually, because the club, through its president, did not wish to accept the responsibility. Mr. Shaw, through an assistant, is aiding me on the advertising, as I believe he has done on several souvenir books, for which he will receive an ordinary commission, but the net proceeds of the publication will be expended for such features of the Dayton meeting as will be approved of by the executive committee of the S. A. F. and the Day- ton Florists' Club. I trust that the Souvenir Book will be supported, for, w'hile I am not printing it for profit, I would not en- joy doing the work and losing money besides. H. M. ALTICK. Vice-Pres., S. A. F. & O. H. The City Improvement Society of Newburyport, Mass. held a flower show on July 6th to secure funds to purchase shrubs and plants for the grounds of the high school. It was the first exhibition of the kind for half a century and was eminently suc- cessful, During Recess •Mc'sl .111(1 yniitlifii: .liility, l.liiips and Craiik.s anil Wanton Wiles. .Noils anil I'l'i-ks anil wn-athpil Smiles, S|iort I hat wriiiklcil Carp dcridos, .\nil I.anglitiT holilinK liotli bis siiles.' COLUMBUS FLORISTS' CLUB. OUTING. Last Thursday the annual outing of our club took place at Buckeye Lake, and proved most successful. Our entertainment committee, Messrs. McKellar, Curry, Bauman, Metzmaier, and Reichart, arranged every detail in the most thorough manner, and from the time we took the special electric cars in the early morning until our return in the late evening there was not a hitch. It was a regtilar old- fa.shioned basket picnic. There was good, wholesome entertainment for all. The prizes were awarded as follows: Sack race, 1. D. Seibert first, A. M. Hills second: boys' race, Herman Quecke first; girls' race, Celia Des- treicher first; ladies' race, Mrs. Gal- breth first. Miss Hoyeler second. The star feature of the day was the three- legged race, in which Depray and Stephens were first with Hills and Bauman close seconds. Music, base- ball, fishing and boating filled in a full day of sport every minute. About twice as many went as expected, al- most a full hundred being present. It was a great outing. PHILADELPHIA DIVERSIONS. The Gun Club has been having a stirring time the past week entertain- ing visiting shooters from all over the State at its grounds at Wissinoming. They have been the headquarters for the Eastern Association's annual meet- ing from Tuesday until Saturday. Captain Anderson and his able as- sistants worked like Trojans to make things agreeable. Jno Gardner and Neil Gardner cele- brated their joint birthdays July 14th with a cricket match and lawn fete. The programme commenced at 2.30 P. M., and ended at five minutes past the midnight hour. Scores of friends were present. It looks as though the Philadelphia bowling team for Dayton will be rather weak this year. Neither Moss, nor Polites. nor Yates succeeded in qual- ifying in the preliminaries. But there will be a team, and the committee wish it understood that they will be bona fide members of the club only and no ringers or dark horses. GARDENERS' AND FLORISTS' -CLUB OF BOSTON. The club picnic will be at Wausha- kum Grove. South Framingham. July 2.5th. Special Boston and Worcester cars leave Park square, Boston, at S.30 sharp, and a special car leaves Chestnut Hill at 9 o'clock. The grove is one mile from South Framingham. The Milford cars pass the grove. Spe- cial cars leave South Framingham at 6.:j0 p. M. for Boston. Refreshments can be purchased on the grounds; boating and fishing; 25 events on the program; games and sports for all ages. Games commence at 10 o'clock. Prizes to the value of $200 will be dis- tributed. Committee: F. E. Palmer, chairman; p. Miller, D. Lumsden, J, W. Duncan, B. Hatch, William Sim, 64 HORTICULTURE July 21, 1906 FRANK MILLANG Wholesale Commission Florist COOGAN BUILDING S5-97 W. 26th Street, NEW YORK Tel. 299 Madison Sq. Open 6 A. M. to 5 r. M. FORD BROTHERS 48 West 28m Street, NEW YORK t JOHN I. RAYNOR " Wholesale Commission Florist 'Ibti'^^sr^'SiSlB^^'' A full line of Choice Cut Flower stock for all purposes. Comprise* every variety grown for New York market, at current prices TEL. 1998 MADISON SQUARE 49 W. 28 St.. New York City A Full Line of All CUT FLOWKKS Telephone. 3»70 or 3871 Madison Sanare Walter F. Sheridan Wholesale Commission Dealer la Choice Cut flowers 39 West 28th Street. New York Telephone : 903 Madison Sq. ALEX. J. GUTTMAN THE WHOLESALE \ FLORIST >^ OF NEW YORK Phone 1664-1665 Had. Sq. 43 W. im St. HICKS &CRAWBUCK, Inc. Wholesale Commission Florists and Jobbers in Florist's Supplies 76 AND 78 COURT ST[REET BROOKLYN, N. Y. HEADQUARTERS FOR NOVELTIES ORCHIDS A SPECIALTY ALWAVS ON HAND ORAOE OP VAIbIbEY on hand ' GARDENIAS, DAISIES, ROSES AND CARNATIONS r?o li^^itji A Kii 10 Ttltphone ^_ ••> no^w Oi. %J^... JAMES McMANUS, 759*r.d.8V42 W. 28th St., New York M. E> JET R o im: E> IV or w^;^*:"ll?o7,^?ey 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 Established 1891 BOY FROM SHIF TO TRY ME ALFRED H. LANGJAHR All Choice Cut Flowers in Season 55 West 28th St, New York Telephone 3924 Madison Square. The Reliable Commission House Richmood Roses and Rich Flowers of all varieties FOR GOOD PRICES AND CASH RETURNS send your flowers to JOS. S. FENRICH Phil. F. Kessler now. 28th Street, New York Tel. 324-325 Madison Square 55 West 26th Street, New York. Telephone 2921 Madison Square. NEW YORK QUOTATIONS PER lOO-TO DEALERS ONLY RoftCfl Am. Beauty and Edgeley fan and sp. " extra " No. I " Lower grades Bride & 'Maid, fan and sp " extra " No. I aiKl lower gtad'^s Liberty , fancy " ordinary Richmond, fancy " ordinary Golden Gate, Chatenay, fancy. . . . " " " ordinary.. Kaiserin, Carnot, fancy ** " ordinary Ust Half of Week ending luly 14 1906 J5.00 to 35.00 10.00 6.00 to to 15.00 10.00 I. CO to 3.00 3.00 to 4.00 2.00 •50 6.00 to to to 3.00 1.00 8.00 -so 6.00 to to 4.00 8.00 • 50 <.oo to to 4.00 6.00 .50 4.00 to to a.oo 6.00 ■50 to a.oo First Half of Week beginning luly 16 1906 15.00 to 10.00 to 6.00 to 1.00 to 3.00 to 2.00 to .50 to 6.00 to ,50 to- 6.00 to .50 to 4.00 to .50 to 4.00 to .50 to 35.00 15 00 10.00 3.00 4.00 3-00 1.00 8.00 4.00 8.00 4.00 6.00 2.00 6.00 2.00 Carnations, P'ancy Carnations, Ordinary Cattleyas ^ Lilies <-« Callas Lily of the Valley Peonies Sweet Peas, bunches niKnonette .■ Adiantum Cuneatum *' Crowcanum - Smilax Asparagus Plumosus " " & Sprcngeri, bunches Snapdragon Last Half of Week ending July 14 1906 3.00 I.OO lO.OO I.OO to to . I.OO to • 50 to to to . 6.00 to to 3.00 to 1.50 to 35.00 to 13. 00 to 3.00 First Half of Weafc beginning July 16 1906 3. 00 I.OO 3.00 1.50 35.00 10.00 to I3.< 4.OD I.OO ■50 8.00 to 95.00 to to I.OO to 3.00 1.00 to .50 to 4.00 1.00 -50 6.00 to 8.00 35.00 ORCHIDS AT ALL SEASONS WM. STUART ALLEN CO. Commission Merchants in Cut Flowers 53 WEST 28TH STREET, NEW YORK Telephone 356 Madison isquare Edward C. Horan Wholesale Florist 55 WEST 28th ST. r.L |/*J MtdiMii Sq. New York TRAENDLY A SCHENCK WHOLESALE FLORISTS Furnish best stock at fair prices all the year roiuiil Send for quetations on fall orders Tel. 798.799 Madison s,. 44 Wcst 28th Street, New York City Charles Millang 50 West 29th St., New York City n>>l ri...ai.kB.. .kM p.. ■.»..•! ....!...• Consignments received, sold well but rlOWCrS on UOminiSSIOn ana returns made promptly. A Reliable Place to Consign to or order from | s-* west 30th st. new york Telephone; 3860-3871 Madison Square ' Telephone. 280 Madlson Sq. JULIUS LANG Wholesale Florist In writing to Advertisers kindly mention Horticulture July 21, 1906 HORTICULTURE 65 «^wV«np FANCY FERNS $1-00 per iooo Ntw OKUP GALAX $1.25 per IOOO Dlscount OR Larger Orders »?>VHolesale Florists 30 and 40 Miami Ave.. DETROIT, MICH. Michigan Cut Flower Exchange WM. DILGER Manager Send for Our Weekly Price List on Cut Flowers. BUY YOUR FLOWERS THROUGH A. MOLTZ Wholesale Florist «S-S7 W. 26th street - • NEW YORK Best Facilities for Supplying you at Lowest Daily Market Prices Tel. 2921-5243 Hadisoo Square JTBTMunioch&Coi Wholesak Florists FLORISTS' SUPPLIES 545 Liberty St., PITTSBURG, PA. Long Distance 'Phone 1435 Court. ESTARLISHED 18:-> JOHN J. PERKINS & SON WHOLESALE AND COMMISSION FLORISTS 115 W. 30th St. New York Tel. No. 956 Madison Square REED l.«t of .Adverrlser'* B*. R. Pierson Co.. Tarrytown-on-Uudson, N. Y. Nephrolepls PlersonI Elegantisslma. For page see List of Advertisers. Wm. C. Smith, 61st & Market Sts., Phlla. Boston and Scottll. For page see List of Advertisers. Wm. W. Edgar Co., Waverley. Mass. For page sec List of Advertisers. S. S. Skidelsky. 824 N. 24th St., Phlla. Whitmanll Fern. For page see List of Advertisers. H. N. Eaton. Sor~Sudbury, Mass. Boston Ferns. For page see List of Advertisers. SEEDLING FERNS IN FLATS, now ready. Flats contain over 100 clumps which can be divided, ready now (or 2 1-2 in. pots. In following varieties: Aspl- fllnin Tsnseineitse. Crytoinium Kalcatum, Pterls Cretica alba LlniMta. Nana Com- p.'icta. Magnlfic.-i. Crlstata. Adiantoides, Wlrasettl, Mavli. Serrulata. I.a.stiea Varle- gnt.T. etc. Prices $2.00 per tint. 20 or more flats at $1.75. Cash with order from unknown parties. McHutchlson . & Co., 17 Murray St., New York City. July 21, 1906 HORTICULTURE 67 FLORAL PMOTOGRAPHS. Floral Photographs. Foley's 226-228 1-2 Bowery, New York. FLORISTS' FERTILIZER. A sample 100-lb. bag of Blatehtord's Plant Grower and Land Renovator Fer- tilizer only $2.75. It is composed solely of pure rose growers' bone meal, nitrate of soda, I*eruvian guano, sulphate of am- monia, sulphate of potash and gypsum, ill the correct proportions. For benches and potting plants, roses, carnations, lilies, mums, etc., it has never been surpassed. Address J. W. Barwell, Blatehtord's Calf Meal, Animal and Poultry Foods, Fertil- izers, Karbo Dip, Seeds, etc., Waukegan, III. Established at Leicester, England, In 1800. FLORISTS' LETTERS. Boi:., shows that the two years' course in horticul- ture designed especially for women is discontinued, although women students will still be welcome to all the regular courses; and a change in the conditions in which graduates may pursue studies for the degree of master of science. Dr. L. O. Howard, of the bureau of entomology, Department of Agricul- ture, Washington, will assume personal direction of the work of the U. S. government against the gypsy and brown-tail moths in New England. He will be assisted by Dexter M. Rogers of Boston. The plan is to clean up the infested districts in sur- rounding States before carrying the fight into the central stronghold in Massachusetts. A partial reorganization of the South Bend Floral Company, South Bend, Ind., will result in enlarged buildings and the introduction of new lines of business. The Foley Mfg. Co., of Chicago, have the contract for the wood work and the King Construction Co. of N. Tonawanda, N. Y., the con- tract for the steel work. The three new houses will be devoted to roses, chrysanthemums and lettuce. The new stockholders are Mrs. Irving Gin- grich, C. W., William and Arthur Studebaker. CALIFORNIA NOTES. President Roosevelt has airected the State Department to name David Lubin of this State a delegate to the International Institute of Agriculture and Horticulture to meet at Rome in the palace just being completed for its accommodation by King Emmanuel. "One hundred million for irrigation will be the slogan of the fourteenth annual convention of the National Ir- rigation Congress which meets Sept. 3 to 5 at Boise, Idaho," said M. B. Gwinn, chairman of the executive com- mittee of the congress, who is in San Francisco this week. Most picturesque of any of the spec- tacles yet provided at the summer school of the University of California was that this week of the great botan- ist, Professor Hugo de Vries of Am- sterdam, surrounded by a group of nearly 200 advanced students in botany watcliing and listening while the European savant discussed in the botanical garden of the university his unique theories of evolution as illus- trated in plant life and development. A. D. Prial of Oakland thinks he is making good headway in creating a trade sentiment in favor of holding a grand flower show on the east side of the bay in September. It is encourag- ing to note a revival of interest in re- establishing San Francisco stores. The revivals here mentioned are one block within the burned district, from Van Ness avenue, at the corner of Polk and Sutter streets, a busy car transfer sta- tion, and are the resurrected stores of Chas. Stappenbeck. Podesta & Bal- docchi and Frank Shibeley. PHILADELPHIA NOTES. Paul Klingsporn, late of Dumont's, has leased the Poryzees store and will conduct same under the title of "The Rosary Flower Shop." It has been rumored that William P. Craig and Horace Dumont are the backers, but these gentlemen on being interviewed emphatically deny any connection with the venture. William Gibson, late of Pennock Bros., and now with Comley, Charles- ton, S. C, has been visiting his old friends in this city. He reports the outlook in Charleston promismg. Charles Kent, 10th and Chestnut streets, is contracting for a new range of sfreenhouses. CATALOGUES RECEIVED. Wilfrid Wheeler, Concord, Mass. Pot-grown Strawberry Plants for 1906. J. F. Rosenfield, West Point, Neb. Herbaceous Peonies for fall 19uG and spring 1907. A list of 100 standard sorts. Howard Evarts Weed, landscape architect, Chicago, has published a neat and interesting little pamphlet entitled The Ornamentation of the City Lot. There is plenty of room for the dissemination of just the informa- tion this publication provides and it should have a wide circulation. Ant. C. Zvolanek, Bound Brook, N. J. A pamphlet entitled "The Culture and History of Winter Flowering, Sweet Peas" has been issued by Mr. Zvolanek. It covers the subject in ex- cellent manner and anyone who pro- poses to grow sweet peas for winter blooming should have a copy within reach. A. Dessert, Chenonceaux, France. General catalogue of peonies. No. 15. M. Dessert is known the world over and his peony collections, the results of sixty years' research and cultiva- tion, are renowned wherever the peony is known. His catalogue gives de- scription in French and English of several hundred varieties and is in- valuable as a book of reference. A neat little folder issued by Hughes, florist, Chicago, under the title of "The Care of Cut Flowers, Palms and Ferns," gives those simple rules regarding the use and the keep- ing of flowers and decorative plants which every florist's customers are constantly asking for. The liberal dis- tribution of such a pamphlet cannot fail to bring customers to a store. It is wise advertising. A superb production is the catalogue of U-Bar greenhouses just issued by the Pierson U-Bar Company of New York. It is a model of the engraver's and printer's art, from cover to cover. There are 71 pages of half tones, dia- grams and descriptions of greenhouses of the U-Bar type, full illustrations of structural details and much to deeply engross any one interested in the sub- ject of greenhouse building. A picture in color adorns the cover. A request addressed to the Pierson U-Bar Com- pany, Metropolitan Building, New York, will bring a copy to you. PUBLICATIONS RECEIVED. The Transactions of the Lake Geneva Gardeners' and Foremen's Association for the year ending March, 1906, is an interesting pamphlet of 32 pages. It contains a paper on Carna- tion Culture by Axel Johnson, one by A. J. Smith on Vegetables Under Glass, Outside Grapes by James Balsdon, Wild Flowers by Wm. Longland, Melons Under Glass by Henry Tolman, Early Chrysanthemums for Outdoors by Frank Kuehne, Seasonable Hints by George Trowbridge, and Peonies by A. J. Smith, also an account of the- Chrysanthemum Show of Nov. 3 and 4. 1905. George C. Boyd, 214 Walnut street, Wilmington, Del., has enlarged his show-room and oflice to meet the needs of his rapidly increasing busi- ness. 70 HORTICULTURE July 21, 1906 Fine Silver Cups and Trophies For Exhibition Awards, Sporting Events, etc. FINEST ASSORTMENT IN THE COUNTRY FROM THE BEST MANUFAC- TURERS AND AT LOW EST PRICES. THORNTON BROS. LAWRENCE, MASS. GREENHOUSES BUILDING AND PROJECTED. Conn.— G. Minge, one Hartford, house. Hartford, Conn.— Wm. house. S. Sedalia, additions. Richmond, two houses. Newport. R. I— Stuart Ritchie, car- nation house. Biddeford, Me.— C, house, 160 feet. Fairmont, W. Va.- ing. one house. Elmira, N. Y.— La France Carnation Co., five houses. Cumberland, Pa.— J. A. Kepner, range of houses. Charles City, la.— Sherman Nursery Co., three houses. Biddeford, Me.— Charles S. Strout, one house. 160 ft. long. South Bend Floral Co., South Bend, Ind.— Three houses, 30x206. STANDARD FLOWER POTS Packeil in small crates, easy t« handle. Price per craic 1500310. pots tDcrate$4 88 ■Soo'K " " 5.»5 ijooiM " " e.oo 10003 '* " 5.00 800 jM " " 580 5004 " 4.50 3«>5 4.51 1446 " .16 Price per crate 170 7 in. pots 10 crate$4-3o 60 8 " " 3.00 HAND MADE 48 q in. pots in crate $3-60 48 10 *' *' 4.80 34 II " '* 3.60 24 la " *' 4.83 i^ 14 " *' 4.80 6 16 *' " 4.50 Seed pans, same pri>:e as pots. Send for price list of Cylinders (or Cut flowers. Hanging Baskets, Lawn Vases etc. Ten percent, off for- ash with order. Address Hllflngrer Brns.,Pottcry,Fort Edward.N.Y. ItugustRolker&Sons, Agts., 31 Barclay St., N. Y. City. WANTS, FOR SALE, ETC. Advertisements in this column one cent a word. Initials count as words. _ Cash with order. _ FOR SALE OR RENT. 2 gri-fiihijusi-s, 3iR)x24 ft. o:>rh, also cot- tage and l.Tiicl connet-tpd. Terros easy. Frank M. Klibardson, Littleton, N, H. FOR SALE— Florist's place, few miles out of Boston, toward Brockton. Green- houses 5000 s'l. ft. glass, st.jck, about 2 acres land, modern house and barn, $4800.00. Address M. care HORTICUL- TURE, 11 llanilUon Place, Boston. WANTED— A few specimen plants of Polypodlum Aureum. William W. Edgar Co., Waverley. Mass. W.\NTED — I'oung. single man for fruit range. Palms and Violet Houses.- Wages $50.00. Replv to E. J. C Office of HOR- TirULTURE. WANTED- Young single man for Green- house, who understands grapes. Wages $35.00 and board. Reply to R. M. C, Of- fice of HORTICULTURE. WANTED— Young man. 22 to 26, to work in greenhouses: .$5.'5 '"hi per month. Replv to E. D. B., Office of HORTICUL- TURE. Myers, one Mo.— Charles Pfeiffer, Ky.— Albert Reichfarr. art Ritchie, car- S. Strout, one -H. Glenn Flem- LIST OF PATENTS. Issued June 26, 1906. 824,123. Gardening-Tool. Darwin L. Kent, Leslie, Mich. 824,282. Vine-Divider Attachm e n t . Herschel Climer, Chilli- cothe, Ohio. 824,160. Fruit-Picking Bag. James Utterback, Honeoye Falls, N. Y., assignor of one- half to Forrest H, Utter- hack, Honeoye Falls, N. Y, 824,717, 824,761, 824,862. 825,575. 825,646. Issued July 3, 1906. Grass-Catcher. Chester K. Hann, Columbus, Ohio. Lawn-Mower. Melville W. Townsend, Martinsville, O. Hoe. Hugh R. Hilton, Port Allegany, Pa. Issued July 10, 1906. Lawn-Sprinkler. Julius A. Barkelew and Cecil L. Grigsby, Redland. Cal. Land-Smoother. Martin B. Gooing, Dallas, Texas. Model Greenhouse Plant FOR. RENT Owing to other business Interests we will offer for rent our greenhouse plant nt Grafton, consisting of one house 142.\32. one 75xl.S and connecting house 15.^10. These house.s Unlit by Lord & Burnhaui Co within two years are thoroughly enuippcd and up-to-date in every respect. We also have in the field 800O carnation plants in good condition which can be purchased at a reasonable price. .\ dwelling house cm the property can also be rented. HORCROSS & STRATTON, Grafton, Mass. Or apply to J. E. NORCROSS, 33 Franklin St., Boston CEMENT BENCHES Built Under tJ\e Ptxlt Patents Orders taken now. Send exact dimensions oi the benches you want to rebuild or put in a new house. ' et us figure what we can furnish the bench at. A cement bench lasts a lifetime. Constructed so it can be moved at any lime and anywhere. All work guaranteed. This bench will be on exhibition at Dayton. WM. F. KASTING, 383-387 Ellicott Street, BUFFALO. N. Y. ^S THE. BE.ST V^LHf^VL4_0TS0F IT StriD FOR 5KLTCHELS tSTIMATtS /^MD TKLL -'C/^talogue:- Y£.hTILfiTlli(Si t^PPi^RaiUS FOLLY MFQXo. All Shi O.O Nl'i <>T. ■CHICP><^0' If you are tiaving delay In get- ting your roof material, send your orders TO US and don't lie in trouble. We will liandle any order in ttie time agreed. Try us, FOLEY MANUFACTURING CO., 471 W. 2 2d Street, Chicago [BKHBlBSiT ,un S = DISTRIBUTORS FOR NEW ENGLAND. = nlllllllllliiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiitiiiiiiiiiiiiiii^ iPATBNTSl TrademarKs and CopyrigHts Send your business direct to Washine:ton. Saves time and insure- better service. Personal attention guaranteed. Twenty-five years' active prai licc. SPECT.M-TY- "Wnrking nn the Failures of Others," SIGGERS & SIGGERS PATENT LAWYERS Box 9, National Union Bulldln; Washington, D. C. I The Standard SteamTrap Certificate ot 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 Mill leails as the most durable, easiest working and the all-around satisfactory macliine. The Duplex Ontter is gaining all the time, over I2,ooofeet sold thus far this season. Catalogues free. E. HIPPARD, Youngstown, Ohio Standard Flower . . POT5 If your greenhouses are within 500 miles of the Capit'-I, write as, we can save you money W, H, ERNEST, 28;h and M Streets, WASHINGTON, 0. C A Wedding Decohation. eyofeato the^ 10MCAPE (14IID£N£R^ ^ // Jiamr/mT/ace, 3Q/ro//, Mass. cJi/dscr/ption, ^1.0 0\ 74 HORTICULTURE July 2S. 1906 WM. HAGEMANN & CO Wholesale Importers and Exporters of Bulbs I I 55 DEY STREET, NEW YORK »j Sole Importers and Proprietors of ki DnVAl PI IIQTCDQ the Celebrated Bermuda Harrisii Lily llUIIIL ULUO I CRO Finest, Surest and Most Prolific Flowering Lily in the World "NONE BETTER" 1 HOTH O US E GRAPE VINES, fine strong, two and three year old canes, Black Hamburg, Muscat Alexandria and other varieties. Rose Hill Nurseries, NEW ROCHELLE, N. Y. KILLARNEY The most profitable Rose to date. Strong:, thrifty young plants. $10 per 100. $yo pc i.ooo SIEBRECHTi^SON Rose Hill Nursery NEW ROCHELLE. N. Y. Lilium Harrisii LiliumLongiflorum aud all other bulbs fur ili. lists. Send us your requirements lor special prices. Cycas Revoluta Stems from Japan. Sizes and prices on appli- cation. ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS NANUS $3,611 per li«iO seed.s. J. M. THORBURN & CO. 33 Barclay St., NEW YORK PANSY SEED Of my own growing— crop of 1906 K OZ. OZ. INSIRPASSED niXTURE. Sl.no $3.(10 PARISIAN MAHnoTH, imported l.On .i i»p MASTERPIfiCE, fringcil I'dge. do UK) 3.i»i DAM.SH E.XHIBITION, dd I.IXI ».0(l GIANT MAnnOTH, extra tine, do 1.50 5.5<) FRANCIS BRILL, HEMPSTEAD. (LI) N.Y. Now Ready Zlrnglebel's Prize Pansy Seeds in trade i>arkat,'i'~. $1.00 eaeli. (iiantMar. ket. 200" seeds; Giant Fancy, 6i)0 seeds. l/AATrnm ni lir Annimr FuII directions witli each package. KDoTER 0 BLUE SPRUCE Augustus ZIRNGIEBEL, Needham, Mass. Lady H. Campbell & California, out of 2)2 in. pots. Fine healthy stock. $2.00 per 100: $18.00 per 1000 Smiiax 2;i in. $l 25 per lOO: $I0 OOper 1000 J. C. Schmidt Co., Bristol, R. I. Perfect specimens, 5 to 9 feet high, transplanted ; write for prices J. H. TROY, New Rochelle, N. Y. DAHLIAS. ricties in any quantity. or early spring. DAVID HERBERT & SON, Successors to L, K. Peaco.k, Inc. Now is the tims to place your order for bulbs whicliwillinsii re you getting named va- cry to he ni'»de this fall .^TTOO, >;. J. Look throt.gh the Buyers' Directory and Ready Reference Guide. You will find some good offers there also. BULBS g^rfn-'" and PLANTS Ralph M. Ward & Co. 2 West Broadway, New York 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. Catalo|;ue mailed on reque.st. M. H. WALSH ROSE SPECIALIST WOODS HOLE, MASS. lOO lOOO RICHMOND ROSE 2'X in. $12.00 $ico.oo KAISERIN " " 4.00 35.00 VARIEGATED LAWSON R.C. 6.00 50.00 ENCHANTRESS 3.00 25.00 QUEEN and LAWSON 2.00 18.00 E. H. PYE, FLORIST UPPER NYACK, N V. CHRYSANTHEMUMS Good plants irom i% in pois. (Jm bdci iiou of all good varieiies $2.50 per 100. The H. WEBER & SONS CO. OAKLAND MARYLAND CERANIU MS ■D OOTED CUTTINGS for fall delivery in any quan- ■'■^ tity. Orders solicited now. Send for list, Smil.xx, Plumosus, RonusTus and Sprengerii. Carefully grown; ready June isth to September isih, at nuHicntte prices. Send for list, ALBERT M. HERR, LANCASTER, PA. PEONIES. Queen Victoria i tlie cold storage tiower) $9.00 per loll. Festiva Maxima. . 5 'fi.no per Iiio. Frag- rans (the bloom producer), $G.ihi per KIO. For 10(10 rates or other varieties, write. GILBERT H. WILD, SARCOXIE, MO. FIELD-CROWN CARNATION PLANTS Send for price and list of varieiies CHICAGO CARNATION CO. JOLIET, ILL. Look through the Buyers' Directory and Ready Reference Guide. You will find some good offers there also. HORTICULTURE VOL IV JULY 28. 1906 NO. 4 Published Weekly by HORTICULTURE PUBLISHING CO. 11 Hamilton Place, Boston, Mass. Telephone, Oxford 292 "WM. J. STE:"WART. Editor and Manager subscription price One Year, in advance . To Foreign Countries Single Copies li.oo 2.00 •OS ADVERTISING RATES. NET Per Inch, 30 inches to page . . .90 Full Page 24.00 On Yearly Contract— 52 consecutive times — PER inch, .70. Per page . 20.00 COPYRIOHT, 1906, 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 OF THIS ISSUE Page P^RONTISPIECE— A Wedding Decoration FLOWER GARDEN ARRANGEMENT— T. D. Hat- field— Illustrated 77 HORTICULTURE IN BOSTON— James MacPherson. 7S BRITISH HORTICULTURE— W. H. Adsett 79 EDITORIAL Ornamental Horticulture in the West — The gardener in landscape art — Relief from brown- tail moths — Working for a trustworthy nomencla- ture 80 AFTER ADJOURNMENT 81 CONVENTION TOPICS The Souvenir Book 81 Cincinnati to Dayton 81 NEWS OF THE CLUBS AND SOCIETIES Massachusetts Horticultural Society 82 St. Louis Florists' Club 82 Tarrytown Horticultural Society 82 Chrysanthemum Society of America 82 Columbus Florists' Club 82 Nebraska State Horticultural Society 82 North Shore Horticultural Society 82 Hartford Florists' Club 82 SEED TRADE TOPICS 83 Page CUT FLOWER MARKET REPORTS Boston. Buffalo. Chicago, Columbus, Indianapolis, Louisville, New York, Philadelphia 87 DURING RECESS Picnic of the Gardeners' and Florists' Club of Boston 93 Outing of the Cincinnati Florists 93 Philadelphia Diversions 93 Pittsburg Florists' Club Picnic 93 MISCELLANEOUS Personal ' 81 Philadelphia Personals 81 Montreal Notes 81 California Notes 81 Newport Notes 81 A Wedding Decoration 81 Obituary ■ 81 News Notes 82 Farm and Garden Seeds in Manchuria 87 Morris County (N, J.) Notes 87 Incorporated 93 Greenhouses Building and Projected 94 List of Patents 94 Catalogues Received 94 LOCAL REPRESENTATIVES BUFFALO, N. "V. — E. C. Brucker, 385-87 Elllcott St. CHICAGO, ILL.— R. S. Lund, 1034 W. Monroe St. CLEVELAND, O. — A. L. Hutchlns, 38 Plymouth St. COLUMBUS, O. — M. B. Faxon, 322 E. Broad St. CINCINNATI, O.— Frank W. Ball, Walnut Hills. DETROIT — C. B. Chase, 59 Miami Ave. INDIANAPOLIS, IND.— George B. Wiegand, 1610 N. Illi- nois 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. Watson, Dobson BIdg., 9th and Market St, SAN FRANCISCO, CAL.— Luther Monnette, 866 Isa- bella St,, Oakland, Cal. TOLEDO, O, — J, L. Schiller, 929 Prouty Ave. WASHINGTON, D. C. — lames J. Harty, 14th and H Streets, N. W. HORTICULTURE, July 28, 1906 iyyu»n/yv¥W%/yy^wyvyy*n/wyw*Mywyy*nMy*nn ILZr^M PRINCESS VIOLET 5TOCR Tlie Princess of Wales is still the leader of all single violets. There is no other variety on the market that can compare with it as a commercial violet because it blooms from sept. 15tb to May 1st: every bloom is marketable. It has size, it has color, it has length of stem. It has fragrance. It sells when any other variety, single or double, can not be given away. The people want it. So great is my confidence in this violet that the following Autumn I will devote 80,000 feet of glass to the growing of this variety. I have about 200,000 nice young divisions now ready to ship at the following prices : $2.00 per 100 $15.00 per 1000 500 at 1000 Rates Lots of 5000 at $14.00 per 1000 Lots of 10,000 $13.00 per 1000 WILLIAM SIM, Order your Violet Stock now Cliftondale, Mass. Largest grower of Violets in America WE ARE HEADQUARTERS FOR. POT CROWN== STRAWBERRY PLANTS Direct from GROWER to CUSTOMER Your choice from the best fifteen varieties grown in New England. Our price list tells all about them and Is free to all. Write or telephone. WILFRID WHEELER CONCORD, MASS. Tel. 154-3 Concord i:iiiiiiiifiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii>iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii^ I WANTED -FIFTEEN SPECIMEN | I TSUGA CANADENSIS f = nursery grown — 10- J 2 ft. high. = s Must be good bushy plants and E E transplanted within 3 years. E E Wanted for early Fall delivery. E E Address E I J. O. B., care of HORTICULTURE E ?iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiT PLANT NOW LILIUM HARRISII FOR EARLY FORGING We offfr some extra choice Lllium Harrisli which has l>eeii luTown for us from the original pure stock. This is the kind of stmk that you want for the very earliest forcing, as It i.s tile true, original Harrisii. The small sizes — 5-7s and 6-7s — ;ii'e rariicnlarly desirable for this purpose, as they will tlower mure quickly than the larger bulbs. If you want to get a lit- tle of the orlKiiKii. pure Harrisii. try a case or two of this. As our slock of this is limited, we can ofEer only a few cases to a single buyer. If you have been dissatisfied with the Harrisii that you have forced heretofore, try a case or two of this, anil s<'C if it is not more than worth the difference in price over the stock that you have been buying. In order- ing, ask lor the pure selected strain of original Harrisii, which we ofier as follows: 5 to 7 Inch bulbs, 400 to the case, $17.00 per case fi to 7 " •' 350 17.50 •• •■ 7 to 0 " " 200 18.00 " '• 'J to n " " 100 18.00 " " EASTER COMES EARLY THIS YEAR-MARCH 3Ut and a j:HMt many ;,'r(»\vers will want to vip« Harrisii instead of Lftngiilorum so as to be sure to have the plants in tlower in time, as the season Is going to be short for Japan Longl- tlorum. The crop of Harrisii this year is the shortest it has been in years, and in view of the extra demand, we advise those who have not already covered their requirements to lose no time doing so. For very earliest forcing— Christmas and later— we recom- mend the pure Harrisii offered above, but for later forcing, for Easter, our customers will find the regtilar stock offered below first-class stock— much better than the average stock usimlly offered. We can quote the regular stock as follows:— (i to 7 inch bulbs. 350 to the case. $14.00 per case 7 to 'J " " 200 15.00 " ■• 'J to 11 " " 100 15.00 " " FRF.ESI.V HKFR.\CT.\ .\I,B.\. the true white variety. Now ready. Finest Bermuda-grown stock. $1.00 per 100; $7.50 per 1,000. BEHMVDA BUTTERCUP OXALIS. $1,00 per 100; $7.50 per 1,000. F. R. PIERSON CO. Tarrytown -on- Hudson New York 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 WILLIAM PLUMB Landscape Gardener m Horticultural Expert Estates Large and Small Laid Out, Graded and Planted St. James Building, 1133 Broadway NEW YORK GOVERNOR MERRICK Tha MEW VIOLET The finest single, the freest bloomt^r, the greatest money maker ever offer for sale. Write no c today. Idoz.. $2.00: 100, $10.00; 1000, $75.00; 5.000 or more at $60.00 per 1.000 M. Pi. OA.I«1^TOJV Originator and Introducer WILLOUQHBY, O, BULBS BULBS Please a^k for my special offer about Hyacinths, Tulips, Crocus, etc. K. VELTHUYS Hillegom, nolland BULBS BULBS WHOLESALE ONLY per loco Asparagus Plumosus Nanus, from flats $6.00 Large 3 in. Plumosus Nanus 18.00 The Royal Palm of Cuba 2.00 Sprenjteri, from flats . 6.00 YALAHA CONSERVATORIES Yalaha, Lake Co., FLORIDA In writing to Advertisers kindly mention Horticulture July 2S, 1906 HORTICULTURE Flower Garden Arrangement When we look back to the time when pattern bedding was fashionable in puVilie and private gardening we cannot help feeling glad that it is all but gone. Tt still lingers in the public parks and gardens of some of the larger cities, where least it shoidd exist. We cannot believe it is kept up in thi'se places for the love of it, for it is a disagreeable and monotonous task and tre- mendously expensive. Among park managers — or shall we say ptdilie gardens — there appears to be a notion that nothing else will please the jjublic fancy so well. It is, however, very misleading to the public, among whom are a large number of amateurs with small gar- dens. We are most of us carried away with novel and startling effects in gardening — whether it be in design or color, it makes little difference; and people who see these things in private and public gardens whose tastes are undeveloped, are liable to think this style of gi^rden- ing the height of perfection. Bold and pleasing color effects will never cease to de- light us. even though, as surely happens, if we should see the same thing every day it would pall on us. And still, in another jdace we should go through the same mental process, if the design or color were different, especially if we should come upon the thing tmcxpect- edly. A mass of Oriental poppies, German iris, or Japanese iris, is something that stays in what we may call one's eye-memory. Places thousands of miles away, and years agone, will come back to us by just Such sights as these. We often think we do not make the most of flower garden effects. By indiscriminate planting, which is lit- tle better as practiced in most flower gardens today — •or rather shall we say herbaceous gardens — we get a succession of bloom from spring until autumn, and there is always "something interesting" in bloom. We are not satisfied ourselves with wliat we have done, and we feel ashamed sometimes when compliments aiV; paid us. We have asked visitors, especially ladies, ior sug- gestions on color harmony, and only too often get for a reply that "it could not be better than it is," which shows, unfortunately, that their tastes are no further developed than our own. It is not always that the situation affords the oppor- tunity to carry out any color scheme in flower garden- ing, but where it does it should be attempted. Phloxes planted in groups of a dozen or more, of one color, are more effective than mixed groups. The same with delphiniums, rudbeckias, gypsophilas, lychnis, mon- ardas, and many others. We think even in mixed planting, such as we generally see in herbaceous bor- ders, large masses of color are most effective. There is also a chance for harmonious color blending. This would mean that we arrange corresponding colors of various-habited plants, especially with regard to heights, for effective grouping and such as bloom about the same time. Thus we are led to the idea, sometimes suggested, of seasonal gardening. I do not say that I indorse it, but it may be examined and the possibilities opened out. The seasons may be divided into early spring — April; spring — May; early summer — June; summer — July- August; early autumn — September; autumn — October and Xovember, if we include berried and foliaged plants. There is material enough to make a success of the plan, as far as each section goes, but the undertak- ing as a whole would not be. It could not be done verv 78 HORTICULTURE July 28, 1906 well by arranging the seasons in one garden, — a series of gardens would be necessary and the greatest draw- back would be that each garden would be practically closed to view after its season. We have another suggestion — that of not arranging plants in panoramic fashion, as in general bordet- gar- dening— and shown in the accompanpng photograph of part of the flower garden at Wellesley — but to take a square as the easiest, or a circular formation, or any other that fits the location, — some large, others small — and have annuals, biennials, and perennials, as well as bulbous plants represented. It would give the collector and the specialist a great opportunity to keep species and varieties together for observation and comparison. The different sections of iris, commencing with the earliest of the Germanica type; the Japanese latci, and the autumn-flowering kinds, Susiana and iherica, phloxes, early and late, pyrethrums, potentillas, peonies, lilies, poppies, violets, asters (species), campanulas, larkspurs, columbines, sunflowers, foxgloves, sweet Wil- liams and penstemons. There is no reason why annuals and otlier tender plants could not be used. Dahlias, cannas, antirrhinums, seabiosas, zinnias, stocks, Chinese asters, Shirley poppies, annual larkspurs, sweet peas in separate colors, verbenas, cosmos, marigolds. Phlox Drummondi, hollyhocks. Take a person of a botanical turn and it will be seen how far this idea could be car- ried, or at least in what direction. Such beds ceuld be edged with ccrastium tomentosum, Centaurea nigra var. aurea, Armeria maritinia, dwarf grasses, Enony- mus radicans, box where hardy, dwarf phlox. 1 haven't tried to exhaust the list. These are just a few as they come to my mind. Horticulture in Boston I have recently spent three delightful weeks at Bos- ton, and regret that a severe attack of bronchitis im- pelled me to cut short my visit. The further chance to meet my daughter in New York decided my move- ments. Picking up my mail I find the National Nur- seryman taking issue with HoiiTicuLxriiE on certain ethics of landscape gardening which are '"in need c^ fur- ther elucidation." There are no friends of mine n)oro delightful than pedagogues. I never caught one adopting a supercil- ious attitude toward me personally, unless he hap- pened to be purse proud. But there are those who make a constant practice of a supercilious attitude towards gardeners in their pub- lic writings, and who just as stubbornly pervert the gardenesque. The editor of the National Nurseryman cannot see how that attitude feathers the nest, nL-ither can Horticulture. That is perfectly clear. It is not so clear how the Nurseryman can koop the theory, design, and engineering branch of landscape work apart from the material and j^lanting part, for the first is a mere preparation for the last, and if mere- ly theoretical, apt to be a miserable preparation and impossible to carry out. The complaint is made that "landscape architects," so called, experience the great- est difficulties in securing competent men to execute their plans. I quite believe it. .Competent gardeners rarely if ever play second fiddle to such men, for it they are competent to execute a plan — that is place it on the ground — they are very likely indeed able to plot it on paper. But exj)erienced gardeners know fully well that many of the most charming places in the world have been formed without the intervention of any pa- per plan. I have in mind a charming and simple piece of work of Downing's within a mile or two of where I write, and when he was asked about the road plan he held up his violin, and said "lie would make it like the body of his old fiddle." It exists in this form today, and I cannot conceive that he found a plan necessary for the planting consists mainly of white pine, Norway spruce, arbor-vitae, elm, and maple. Given the requis- ite "engineering" which any competent gardener can compass, the completion of the buildings which may or may not be essential to guide him, and depend upon it there are a great many gardeners fully competent to execute the planting, and embellish the "engineering" so thoroughly and completely that it will sink into the obscurity liefitting it. All this "implies (as the Nurseryman remarks) a knowledge of the adaptations of plants, and the pecu- liarities of soil and climate, directly in the field of the gardener," rarelv or never in that of the architect. In conclusion, search the history of gardening througli and through, and tell me if you can find an aiThitec-t or pedagogue of them all who ever origi- ■nuted a garden fashion, or moulded a garden idea. They are eommonlv mere garden "phones" used to i'X])ress gardeners' ideas in more or less academical and delightful langiuige. No man among them ever did sucJi work as Gibson did for sub-tropical gardening, as Ingram did for the spring garden, as Paxton did for horticulture in general, or to come nearer home, as Harris did at Wellesley. ...^-^^_y^cii:.£S-V^ Convention Number August i8. Watch It. July 2S, 1906 hoi^ticulturje: 79 British Horticulture THE GUNNERSBUHY G-VKDEX. One of the finest gardens in tlie neigliborhood of I>ondon is that belonging to Mr. Leopold de Eothschild at Gunnersbiiry, under the control of llr. James Hud- son, v. M. H. This is an attractive "show" place which will be visited by the American and continental dele- gates who are attending the international conference on plant linvding at the end nf July. Recently I Iiad the pleasure of anticipating the rich treat which is in store for the visitors when they participate in Mr. Eothschild's hospitality. Under Mr. Hudson's genial guidance I was able to inspect the wealth of floral treas- ures which are to be fiumd after half an hour's drive frciiii Central Lundim. The place is additionally inter- esting from the fact that new features are continually being added to the delightful grounds, whilst there is an absence of that rigid uniformity which so frequently nuirs the .effect of the work of the most experienced landscape gardeners. Mr. Hudson has a strong objec- tion to the formal designs which find favor in some gardens. A new development which has added to the reputation of Gunnersbury is the admirably designed Japanese garden, complete in the appropriateness of the setting, and containing a unique collection of Eastern plants. The bamboo garden is of a notable character, anumgst the subjects included being B. fastuosa, B. palmata, B. Castillon, Phyllostachys aurea. P. nigra, etc. These and others form a very impo'^ing collection, and are seen to the best advantage in their j)icture>que surroundings. A HEALTH GARDEN. Another addition to the Gunnerslnirv attractions is a liealth garden. A nund>cr of mounds have been ar- ranged which give a natural setting to masses of autumn-flowering heather of the leading varieties, di- vided by flagged stone pathways and surrounded with alpine rhododendrons and other appropriate plants. Water lilies are cultivated to perfection. These are raised in tanks over which there is a glass span-roof. The varieties include Daubenyana, which was formerly extensively cultivated at the Duke of Devonshire's fa- mous gardens at Chatsworth. In another part of the grounds a large batch of chrysanthemums were to be seen. These are chiefly of the early-flowering section, and later in the season eight or ten plants are trans- ferred to large tubs, and these are used for the decora- tion of the lawn at the front of the mansion. In the houses, the fruit trees in pots are models of skilled cul- tivation. A system of successional utilisation of the fruit houses for various kinds' of fruit is adopted under which it is possible to get those crops during the year, there being put into heat alternately during the seasons figs, vines, plums, strawberries, peaches, etc. The pot vines are fruited once and then discarded. Figs are ob- tainable for nine months of the j'ear, the Vcirieties grown including D'Agen, Grosse Violette de Bordeaux, Violet Sepor, Pingo de Mel, etc. A noteworthy feature of fruit culture here is that the autumn-bearing straw- berries are treated as annuals. These arc but a few notes of a place teeming with cluirming objects of in- terest. THE CULT OF THE SWEET PEA. The National Sweet Pea Society have every rea.-on to be satisfied with the increasing popularity of the culti- vation of the attractive flower they are seeking f^o im- prove. The roll of members is steadily increasing, and at the London show on July 5 the number of exhibits were nearly 1000. The chief trophies were awarded to Mr. Thos Jones, a Welsh enthusiast, who last year won thirty-four firsts, seven seconds, and a third prize. The (lay following the show the members of the society were able to inspect the extensive sweet pea trials of Messrs. Watkins and Simpson of Twickenham, Mr. Alfred Wat- kins being the president of the society. The "sisitors spent a very pleasant and instructive day. On July 7th I was able to accompany the members to Eeading, al- though regretfully prevented from attending the Twickenham outing. A three-quarters of an hour'^ run thro\ig]i the rural parts of Berkshire brought us to Beading, and soon we were being cordially received by members of the firm at the world-famed seed trial grounds of Messrs. Sutton & Sons. Time was limited so attention had to be confined to the sweet pea portion. Here were to be seen 310 varieties in 550 rows, repre- senting over two miles of blooms of all tints. It was interesting to contrast the small blooms of a nondescript tint which were in favor twenty years ago with the present well developed and imposing blooms. The e.x- perts present — and these came from all parts of the kingdom — were unanimous in their praise of the high standard of culture characterizing the trials generally. A TIHAL OF SYNONYMOUS SORTS. After partaking of the generous entertainment of Messrs. Sutton we journeyed- to another part of Eeading to examine the trials which had been conducted by Mr. Chas. Foster at the University College gardens. The existence of a number of duplicates under various names has caused considerable confusion. The society have now had grown 140 varieties of the type recog- nized, and they were able to make some useful compari- sons. It was found that there are several identical sorts being distributed under different names. Of cour=e the society cannot prevent a seedsman continuing to send out any variety under the title selected, but they will be able in their next schedule hi prizes to intimate the kinds which they consider to be synonymous in the respective classes. It was noticed that one new -"ariety which secured a medal at the recent show had sjiorted Ijadly, and it was decided to suggest to the raiser the ad- visability of not placing it on the market uiitil it was properly fixed. This raised the important question that it will be advisable in future to have the varieties tested on a trial ground before being granted an award, which is usually regarded as a guarantee of a new va- victy's merit and reliability. The society highly appre- ciated the efforts of Mr. C. H. Curtis, the secretary, in promoting the success of the outings. >^oC Cidit^. 80 horticulture: July 28, I'JOG HORTICULTURE AN ILLUSTRATED JOURNAL DEVOTED TO THE FLORIST, PLANTSMAN, LANDSCAPE GARDENER AND KINDRED INTERESTS HORTICULTURE PUBLISHING CO. II HAMILTON PLACE, BOSTON. MASS. Telephon*, Oifotd 292 VtU. J. ST£IVART, Editor and Manager. Our brief account of the sum- Ornamental horticulture mer meeting of the Nebraska in the West State Horticultural Society, held at Omaha, as given in this issue, shows that ornamental horticulture and it« ben- eficent influences are well appreciated in the great west- ern country, which we have been disposed hitherto to regard as devoted almost exclusively to agriculture and pomology. The Nebraska society is to be congratulated on its activity in this field. It is a good sign of any com- munity in our busy land when the people find time and dispositon to gratify the aesthetic sentiment by tl;e cul- tivation of the beau'tif\il in nature and the adornment of their homes with flowers. Our columns this week contain an- The gardener other contribution to the discus- and landscape art gion on the gardeners' status in relation to landscape art. It is difficult to conceive of a successful landscape artist who does not come to his work with inborn talent. All the technical education, all the garden training in the world, will not make up for the lack of this one indis- pensable attribute. But it is reasonable to presume that the gift is much more likely to be found in the man who is successful as a gardener — successful because imbued with an instinctive love for gardening art and plant life — without which the work of the landscape architect is soulless and unsatisfying. Assuredly, the higher class of gardeners offer the best material from wh^ch to develop the true landscape artist. It is pleasant to be able to record a Relief from brown- crreat diminution of bro\\n-tail tail moths moths in the worst infected dis- trict— the Middlesex Fells territory to the north of Boston. It was discovered early in the spring that great numbers of the hibernating caterpillars were dead in the nests, and the higli death rate was pre- sumed to be due to the warm weather in .Tannary and the subsequent low temperature. The English sparrows are credited with having destroyed many of the eater- pillars during the spring. They did not eat tlie insects entire, but were seen to bite them almost in halves, either for amusement or to obtain some prized tidbit in the body — probably the latter, as they have not been known to molest the gypsy caterpillars. The suffering from brown-tail poisoning has consequently been very little this season, and we are duly grateful for the unex- pected relief. Those who read what our British Working for a correspondent has to say in this issue trustworthy upon the important subject of relia- nomenciature bie nomenclature will find tlierein material for thoughtful consideration. The work of constantly following up, inspecting, com- paring, and recording the distinguishing characteristics of ('ommercial varieties and giving full publicity in un- biased manner to the results of their investigations is one of the principal missions of our special societies. To accomplish much of real value, constant familiarity with their subject is a first requisite for those engaged in such work. The maintenance of trial grounds, the visiting and inspecting of stocks planted elsewhere and the compiling of lists means arduous work and much expense continued uninterruptedly for years on the part of those who from constant association have become proficient in recognizing types and keen to detect points of variation in sweet peas, peonies, roses or whatever may be their chosen specialty. We believe that as fast as positive results have been reached in this department of the special societies' work they should bo tabulated and filed with some central custodian, through whose agency a general and systematic dissemination of the knowledge thus accumulated should be made, and whose authority, although suggestive rather than co- ercive, would soon come to be recognized by general eon- sent. How willing those engaged in the introduction of a novelty are to accept such guidance even wlien it entails more or less embarrassment and disappointment to them, is well shown in a number of instances in con- nection with the S. A. F. plant registration department. One of these occurred recently, where a gentleman after having publicly exhibited a handsome new seedling rose as Columbia cheerfully sub.stituted another name when shown that another firm had made a prior application for the use of the name Columbia, although he had not previously even been a member of the national society. The Single Purpose in the reading columns of this journal is to give intelligent readers the kind of matter which will be of interest and benefit to them. This has been our policy from the start and explains why a new paper has so quickly won a reputation for good advertising results. Every concern has its own way of doing business. Our Way is to aim constantly to catch the eye and tlie considera- tion of the best men in the trade — those who are buyers of first-class material and who can pay for what they buy. If you have goods to offer to that class of buyers then advertise the fact in HoRTTruLTURE and You'll Get There July 28, 1606 HORTICULTURi: 81 After Adjournment The "Pink Baby Rambler" is the latest addition to the rose list. No doubt we shall soon have "baby ramblers" in all shades and tints, for the name is not likely now to be dropped, inappropriate as it was from the start. Every lady with a family (and every gentleman similarly blessed) knows which is the "handsomest baby," and those having none don't care, so what's the use of bothering judges to make the selection at the risk of their physical safety? Foxy man- agers will cut this item out of their picnic program. PERSONAL. Miss Marie, daughter of George Wittbold. and Mr. F. C. James, were married at Chicago, 111., on July 11- Among recent visitors in Boston were: Frank McMahon, wife and nieces on an automobile tour from Sea- bright, N. J., to the White mountains; A. D. Rose, Montclair, N. J.; A. M. Rennie, of Providence, R. I., and C. B. Weathered, of New York city. A iKJstal card just received, showing a group of Americans in Berlin start- ing for their annual celebration of the Fourth of July, bears the signature of Hermann Thiemann. So that esti- mable gentleman is undoubtedly enjoy- ing himself. PHILADELPHIA PERSONALS. William Tricker. who is now located at Lansdowne as reported in a recent issue, says he does not intend to en- gage in business there on his own own account; but is still open for a position as gardener or superintendent on a gentleman's place. H. Bayersdorfer arrived home from his European trip on the 23rd inst. and is now busily at work catching up with arrears and laying plans for the future. He has a grand lot of novelties under way for the convention. Philip Frend of Michell's goes on his vacation on the 28th. He will sojourn at Bridgeton, N. J. MONTREAL NOTES. Business is very slack now and owing to the excessive drouth everything is dried up. Sweet peas are coming in very plentifully, but are short-stemmed. The Montreal Florists' and Garden- ers' held their annual picnic on Wed- nesday last at Highgate Springs, Vt. The day was an ideal one, so was the place. There were about two hundred present and the numerous games were well contested. It was conceded by all present to be about the best picnic in the club's history. We regret to report the severe ill- ness of Mr. Edward Graves, (father of Bert Graves) one of Montreal's oldest florists who has retired from business some years. George Hopton has been suffering from a badly poisoned thumb caused by a rose prick. Harris & Hopton, Jos. Burnett, and A. Gilmore are building this summer. CALIFORNIA NOTES. The Merchants' Association of San Francisco is making preparations for its annual dinner. Among those in- vited this year are Messrs. Plath of "The Ferneries" and McLellan of the Burlingame Nursery, as representa- tives of the "Growers and Horticul- turists." An interesting feature is that this dinner will be given in the ban- quet hall of the St. Francis Hotel, which will be left for the occasion as the earthquake-fire left it, twisted, torn and cracked and burned in so far as a steel and concrete-built room is burnable. On all sides of the St. Francis extend ruins — gutted office buildings, ragged business blocks, Nob Hill wrecks, trampled Union square and the remnants of club structures. The labor of many years on the part of Professor E. W. Hilgard, of the State University, has culminated in the production of his great volume on "Soils," the final proof sheets of which were received and corrected by him this week and sent back to the firm of New York publishers that is to print the book. The rank which this im- mense volume on soils may be expected to take in the realm of scientific liter- ature is easily guessed when it is re- called that his fame as a soil analyst and expert is such that a year ago when the Minister of Russia desired an authoritative word about the con- dition of the famous black earth region, a region where the soil had steadily deteriorated, when an analysis was to be made of this earth so that Russia might know and mend the trou- ble if possible, samples were sent to Professor Hilgard to analyze and re- port upon its character. NEWPORT NOTES. Charles Hurn has returned after com- pleting the laying out of a large place in New Jersey. Newport gardeners are depressed by the present unusually prolonged spell of wet and foggy weather, which is also having a bad effect on business for florists. Your announcement in last week's issue that Messrs. James and William Scott had gone into the nursery busi- ness was interesting news to many here to whom their success will be gratifying. Rose Hermosa the subject of Mr. Case's article in last week's issue of HORTICULTURE was at one time ex- tensively grown in Newport. It is seen occasionally still. To be effective this rose must be planted in large numbers. S. G. Harris, Tarrytown, N. Y., offers $15.00 for hybrid tea roses to be com- peted for at the August exhibition of the Newport Horticultural Society. Mr. Harris is a strong believer in the future of this class of roses especially for planting in quantity in localities where roses are most needed in the late summer and early fall. PERFECTLY SATISFIED. If the HORTICULTURE will get me the same results in advertising this year as it did the past year, I will be perfectly satisfled. Respectfully yours, ANT. G. ZVOLANEK. Convention Topics THE SOUVENIR BOOK. To offset a wrong impression, created by a communication from a member of this club, recently published in the trade papers, we wish to state that the reference made to the publication of the Dayton souvenir being left to "private enterprise," weis made with- out the knowledge of the actual con- ditions and does an injustice to H. M. Altick, in charge of this work. We therefore, by motion of this club, fully endorse H. M. Altick's state- ment of facts published in a recent issue of this paper, as correct in every respect, and herewith assure the patrons of the Souvenir, and the mem- bers of the S. A. F. & O. H. that their support of this publication will aid the Dayton Florists' Club in making a successful convention. DAYTON FLORISTS' CLUB. J. B. Hiess, president; Charles Lutzen- lierger, vice-president: Horace M. Frank, secretary; H. 11. Kitter, treasurer. CINCINNATI TO DAYTON. The committee on transportation to the Dayton convention have decided to go via the C. H. & D. R. R. From the present outlook we will have a large delegation from this city. Dayton is but GO miles from Cincinnati and some of the craft will run up just for the opening day. The main party will leave here Tuesday, Aug. 21, at 8.15 A. M., although we can take the Big 4 or the traction cars at any time if more convenient; $2.20 for the round trip is the best rate that can be se- cured. Those who wish to return the same day can do so, leaving Dayton at 8.35 P. M. F. W. BALL. A WEDDING DECORATION. See Frontispiece. Our frontispiece shows a very pleas- ing floral decoration for a wedding. One especial point of interest lies in the fact that the affair took place in far-away Spokane, Washington, where the great variety and abundance of material appropriate for such work which exists in other sections is not obtainable: hence, a commission of this kind is accomplished under difii- culties. Miss Amy K. Luffman, who planned and executed the work, writes that the lily of the valley and smilax were home-grown, the longiflorum lilies were shipped from California and the adiantums from Chicago. Miss Luffman was formerly of Birmingham, Ala., where her father is engaged iu landscape work. OBITUARY. Michael Galligan, a well-known gardener of Attleboro, Mass., died on July 20. aged 60 years. Joseph Forsyth Johnson, a well known landscape gardener and writer on landscape topics, died on July 17, aged 67 years. Mrs. Thomas S. Joy, wife of the senior member of the firm of Joy & Sons Company, Nashville, Tenn., died .July 8. leaving a family of four daugh- ters and one son, with her husband, to mourn the loss of a devoted mother and wife. 1#2 3 B O f^jra <§ U L T U R E 30«Bly.:2Snl80G aoiqoT nNEWS OF THE CLUBS AND SOCIETIES. i^A ..jta-, TURAL SOCIETY. -T • lOh Saturday, July 21, there WaS' a special sweet pea exhibition at Horti- .^Hig^^ANTHEMUM SOCIETY OF AMERICA. 1o riJfilT f Special Prizes. ^Itu^^l hIi), Boston W J. Clemson -n.W. Wells of Mvr.,ham. Surrey. Eng- won first prize for display of thirty varieties, twenty-five blooms of each; 'Sor twelve varieties Jos. Thorpe, A. E. -Hartshorn and Wm. Whitman were ■thd prize winners; for fifty sprays of any white variety the winners were . a. B. Kenrick, A. E. Hartshorn and W. J. Clemson, the variety staged being the same in each instance, Dorothy Bckford. In the classes for specified colors the winner and the name of the variety staged, in each case, were as follows: Rose colored, E. L. Lewis with American Queen; blue or purple, B. L. Lewis with Helen Peirce; lavender, A. E. Hartshorn with I Mrs. George Hig^nson, W. J. ,. Clemson, and 0. B. Kenrick, each with \ Ladj' Grisel Hamilton; red or crimson, O. B. Kenrick with King Edward VII; orange or salmon, W. J. Clemson and E. C;'-teWl*^ with Miss Wllmott and -iMrs. lA. W. Blake with Lady Mary Onrry;' any other color, E. B. Lewis With Maid of Honor, the same with America, and O. B. Kenrick with Stanley. There was an interesting - display of other plants and flowers in- f'iduding hardy aquatics and achimenes liifrom Mrs. J. L, Gardner, orchids from , '''J-. E. Itothwell who received a certlfl- • cate of merit for Cypripedium Rolfl, ! herbaceous flowers from R. & J. Far- 1 -qiihar & Co., Mrs. J. B. Lawrence, Hanard Botanic Garden and others, • dahlias, hydrangeas, poppies, liiies, ; phloxes, &lc., from many other exhiblt- ons.i 'also Splendid collections of small fruits and vegetables. Gooseberries tha(fe(SinoOAin. the American classes were Chautauqua and Triumph, ami in the foreign classes Industry and White- ' smith. The leaders in the tomato classes were Stone and Eclipse shown ^o"JsT^ LOUIS FLORISTS' CLUB. vlTiiThe St. Louis Florists' Club held a I -well-attended meeting at Edwards- tivilie, the home of the president, J. F. Attimann, on July 12. Officers for the coming yeai* were nominated and the ©lection will take place at the next meeting-. Tie following names are In nomination: President, Prof. H. C. Irish, E. W. Guy and Frank J. Fill- more; vice-president, Fred C. Weber, : John Gohnon and George Aieger- I'mtieller; secretary, Emil Schray, X J. Beneke; ir ;i nr. r. li Windt, Chas. A. Juengel, A. Li. ileuutiU, ^enry Loh- renz; trustee, to serve for three years, C. A. Kuehn, A. -FiHr, William Winter, n»< J. Scott. ill/. ,u, !, — •. -;-.M .Ini;^ TARRYTOWN HORTICUrLTURAt IW-// n .ni. SOCIETY. I il. 1-..1 n^lrrfie'sMieaule fbr the eigHth aftnual .■yxiibltioh of this energetic organiza- tion is out and presents the usual ■generous list of regular and special ^prizes, amounting in the aggregate to !,aii large Bum. The show is set for -/TuesBayi Wednesday and Thursday, lOotrtbeP 30, 31, and November 1. i06{)ie6 Of the schedule may be obtained from the secretary, E. W. Newbrand, TarrytovMHiAH^I^IB* land, offers gold, silver gilt and silver medals for six varieties of chrysanthe- mums two of each oil 12-inch stgnis. The following varieties are eligible in this competition: Mrs. H. Partridge, Mrs. D. Willis James, Merstham Crimson, Mary Ann Poc^kett, Beatrice May, T. Richardson, Mrs. Heaume, E. J. Brooks, Mrs. F. F. Thompson. Mrs. Wm. Knox, Mrs-.-'J'^* Dunn ahd' Miss MaySiddon. ' ' ■" ^"''--'"-^ ';'" '-'^ Prizes of $50, $25 and $10 ire of- fered for twelve blooms on 24:inch Stems, for the best. seeding or sport not yet in commeTC& -'The color to be white, pink or yellow, the name to be given by the donor of the prize. Charles H. Totty offers prizes of $12, $S and $5 for twelve blooms in twelve varieties, stems not over 12 inches long, introductions of 1900. Open to aU. F. R. Pierson offers a silver cup for 3G chrysanthemums, six varieties, six blooms of each, introduced in Ameri- ca in 1905 and 1906. /| ' .,, rnj.-,, Nathan Smith & Son offer $25 fpr best 2i blooms of American origin, introductions of 1904, 1905 and 190C.; three varieties — white, pink and yel- low, eight blooms of each, ^hown in separate vases. Vaughan's Seed Store offers a sil- ver cup. value $15, for the best speci- men bush. - chrysanthemum plant, which lias not received any other award. Open to private gardeners only. DAVID FRASBRi Seci'etaTy. Pittsburg, Pa. ■■■■■itjlriEa, rioq-ii'}'A ■/id COLUMBUS FLORISTS' CLUB. Last Tuesday evening, the last regu- lar meeting of the month tooli place at our rooms in the Iroquois Hall. More -members were present than for a long time. President Stephens was in the chair, and all the other ofiicers were with us. Amongst other regular busi- ness, the financial report of the annual picnic showed a small balance to the good. Two active members were elected, namely: Leo Bauman and E. D. Batelle. The most interesting topic of the evening was a discussion, as to how our members should attend the Dayton convention. Consensus of opinion seemed to favor a special car, as it looks now as if something like , fifty would go from here. It was ' finaily voted that a committee, con- sisting of Messrs. Woodrow, McKellar, and Faxon formulate a plan, and re- port at the next meeting; suitable badges and a floral decorated car have been suggested. At this meeting many preliminary matters pertaining to the Chrysanthemum Show in November next '*(?i*e" atranged ; the-velTious com- mittees will shortly be announced. After a most profitable evening, the meeting at a late hour adjourned to Tuesday evening, August 7th, when the final plans regarding going to Day- twi ^-^U I b.e, arranged. NEBR/ivSKA STATE , HOPTICUL- TURAL SOCIETY. , , „, I 9-/ ;ill ■ /? Mil)''. , Th.e- summer meeting of this society was held at Omaha on July 11 and, 12, with President J. H. Hadklnson in the Thair' and about fiftj^' refir^'seiitallS'e horticulturists present. AB"'!addl^ss of welcome was mafle by Mayor J. C. ';iDahlnaan, who handed oVer tSe city — pajrks. boulevards andiall^to the .visit- ors, in due form. Presicjent Janies, Y. Craig, of the park boards gave a brief talk on the parks and boulevards of 'Oinaha. J. J. Hess, president of the Omaha Florists' Club, made response , to,, the address of welcome., i^u behalf . jpfthe visiting society. Among tlj^ pa- pers and addresses delivered at the va- rious sessions were' the 'foll'o>^)hlg: "Beautif.ring tbe Home Grounds," R. C. Peters; "^esuft^o? "Spraying at the Chambers Experiment Station,"' '3. L. Goppoc; '^Care and Plantisg of Ti-ee^," W, R. .\dams; "Beddin.^ Plants', ahd Planting Beds," Ed; William; "The '"Ideal CarnatioTi;" Irie "•Care of Cut FlbWers;"'''J'ohn-'fia.<.ii: "Roses, K ' Stkucli-,'' ''6\1J^ Tyriiised Capital;'" C/'S."HaiTi?on;' ''Ci'^^lc l/n- J'prpvem^nt:'. JUflge W. W. Slabiugl>." '' There -w'as 'a fine exhibition df fruits and flowers. Mfembers and their ladies were given an automobile ride through Jj |he Pfir)^, |Oi^ , "rhiUrsdaj^i f o^;(?^9lPfl, _. ,; .,lli I,, ,l,.i 11,-1.:. .rvrTTTTTTTTTi, li'lli) -Kll Slli NQBT;W4i§H!QRE HORTI.CULITURAL ■ iFiilI iiH SOCIETVl '' iiuiii'i''':>H "Ih' c'dbiifetttdti' With' thy i'^^i5Vai'''Met- ing of the above society on li'rifla'>', July 20, there was an informal ex- hibit of sweet peas. Some very good flowers were shown, the principal ex- hibitors being the SpauWing estdfe, F. H. Cole, gardener; .Mrs. Scott Fttz, : W. E. Allen, gardener; Mrs. W.' B. !; Walker. Thomas Jack, gardener; ."MrB. j:Philip Dexter, Jamea Salter, gardener; Mrs. F. L. Higginson. Mr. ScotU gar- irideneri' and. Arthur G. Jackson.: :: l,;!i; ' .1 hi,-. !■; . . .■•■■. |..-n.:'l xid ''= -HARTFORD FL0RISTS'"fcttJ6?' , .r r , . .| I ■[. ; >ii..' . ■. : . V 1:. !'iii, - ui'Tii: , i'Abqi}t|, tftirtyrflv^i m^jflbers .of the New Haven, New London and Bridge- port Horticultural Societies were en- lertalntd at Hartfonl, Conn., by the Hartford Florists' Club, on July 18. Bushnell and Elizabeth paiks, and the gar4ens,^0fjtli€:j9Podwin estate were visfie'rf and th'e guests had a de- ;lifehtftrf' and Iristnictiye oUfitg. ^^'^ ■ nil l-ri ')■/'! •-l-l /; 1 1 1 1 1 NEWS NOTES, The Nanz Floral Company of Owehs- boro, 'Kyj, has been incorporated as successors to the business of the late ;C. G. Napz. ...■,:;.'■..!; ;;, .--.. .,:.,. -mi Fire ia the. Office building- oS W«i. R. Hughes' greenhouse at "RomG, 'N. Y.. on July 13, caused a loss of about $150, which was covered by insur- ance..hj i>.M.| -.ill llIM.Ii: "I Ml !'A-,--'.-l'U[ The city of ColambuBii Ohio, has appropriated for the care of Franklin Park the coming year $5.iJOI>; and for Goodaiei, Park $0,000; while, these amounts. .are $2,000 and $1,500 respect- ively more than last year,, they are -very far ghort of what tshonld be given ..to keep .these grounds in presf-nlable condition. Both of these parks . witih iBWpecicaits .«>*ld,;,bfiumail¥ mgatiat- trftfttijiftja KiilJ aiiibllutl 9ia siomllt) .A joiy 2R, WM HORTICULTUREJ 88^ 23l?j MUSHROOM SPAWN Seed Trade Topics. MICHELL'S Superior English Milltrack New Importation Ju5t Received Our strain of Mushroon Spawn afterbcing grown by planters for years, has been found to be far superior to that offered by many dealers. Price, per doz, bricks, $1.50; $6.00 per roo lbs.; per 1000 lbs. $55.00: 250 and over at 1000 lb. rate. MICHELL'S Pure Culture Spawn This brand is the result of careful and scientific e.vpetimcnting. has been tested thoroughly and pro- nounced a perfect success: produces mushroons of large size and of excellent quality. Price 12 bricks, $1.80: $3-75 per 25 bricks; 50 bricks, $7.00: $13.50 per 100 bricks; 1000 bricks, $115.00; 250 bricks at looo brick rate. Send for our summer edition Wholesale Catalogue of Seeds, Bulbs, and every requisite for the green- house and garden. HENRY F. MICHELL CO. IOI8 Market St. Philadelphia, Pa. FARQUHAR'S GRASS SEED MIXTURES ARE CELEBRATED FOR,i/,| 1,1 Hardiness, Purity and Permanency Specially b)ended to suit alj conditions of soil for Meadow, Putting Greens, Tennis Courts, T'errg.ces, Embankments and Shady Spots. Samples and Prices Upon Application .STORE HOURS : 7.30 A. M. TO 6 P.. M. I R. & J. FARQUHAR & CO. Seedsmen, Nurserymen and Florists 6 & 7 SOUTH MARKET ST., BOSTON tTHOS. J. GREY & CO. Agricultural Machinery Repaired MOWERS SHARPENED 32 South Market St., Boston MAKERS of PURE CULTURE TISSUE COLUneiA, ALASKA, BOHErtIA MUSHROOM ;J^=SPAWN = __^ Fresh Spawn Always on hand. WRITE FOR PRICES. COCHBAN MUSHROOMS SPAWN CO. 91 I CHEMICAL BLDG. ST. LOUIS. MO. New Crop of my Christmas Flowering SWEET PEA SEED Christmas Pink and Horence Denzer. pure white, will be ready August l»t. Tbosp two wt'll known varieties are raised liy over 21X10 florists all over the world. — itere is one, out of many letter^ ri'ifi-ert- ■ ■ Pear Sii : Mv ^;^ .'*.t peas, whieh I iniseil fiuui .vuur beecl, received tbe l^lghest award at the Carn.itlon Exhibit lo Boston, * being M»er 18 inches long. ., , JOHN T. GALE, Tewksbury, Mass. " 'Price 1-4 lb. 75c.; per lb. $2.00 HAII-ED FREE New Cbristmas Ij'lowerlng Hybrids, 20. to SO colors, mostly blue, salmon, purple, lavender, in mixtures: also Mrs. Edie Wild, carmine, separate color. 1 Trade pkt, .tl.OO, 5 Trade pkts. $4.00; not more than 5 pkts. taken in order to each cusr tomer just now. Those new hybrids are' just as free bloomers as Christmas Pink and Florence Denzer, some much larger, and received first class Certificate of Merit ' by the Mass. Horticultural Society, Boa- ton, March 24. I All seed . originated with me Is sold In my original sealed pkts., with cultural direction, to the growers, but none for' seedsmen for propagating ■ ■> ) ^ Orders filled strictly in rotation. ANT. C. ZVOLANEK Bound Brook, N. Jersey FOR PROMPT SHIPMENT BERMUDA HARRISU Also Azores-grown Frusia Joseph Breck & Sons Corp. ;, 47-54 NO. MARKET ST., BOSTON, MASS. Brfpte's'setas PHILADELPHIA Among the killed 'in. the recent wreck of the British steamer .train at Salis- buryv Boglanci,- was Louis Gooppinger. Mr'Goeppinger was on his way home fi-om one of his frequent visits to this luuntry, and was among those wlio to()l< this ill fated train. His many, friends in this country will regret his*: tragic death. Tht (ears expressed in these columns some weeks ago that -the pea > crop would he a short one, have been veri- fied It is now estimated that the crop in Michigan will not be above 50 'to 60 iwr cent., while Canada and Wisconsin will do slightly better. The. shortage ill the large-podded varieties will no doubt fall below the above estimates. A shortage in the dwarf-wrinkled sorts may not prove an unmixed evil, as considerable quantities ,, of ,,theni; were carried over, and m.oreqyer, sajps have fallen off to a niarlved'ex.tent,i^urf|, ing the past two or three years.,,, ,,||jjj It is yet too early to give a reliable, forecast of the bean crop, but a largei shortage in most of the green pod. varieties will be fortunate for both .s;ro\vers and dealers. A heavy crop would surely demoralize prices. The situation as to wax pods is easier, but a moderate shortage even in these would be welcome. So far as can be^ ascertained at this time, green beans,. Ijoth wax and green pods, have sold! readily and at fair, prices, and no ,doubti HELLER'S MICE-PROOF SEED CASES. Blue List of Wholesale Prices mailed only to those who plant for proflt« THE CHOICEST STRAIHS OF STOCKS CINERARIA, GALGEOLARIA, CYCLA- MEN, PANSY, PETUNIA, etc. can be hnd from JAMES VICK'S SONS, Rochester, N. Y. ROYAL LAWN MOWER SHARPENER The best device of its kind to date. Makes 2 perlect edge. A iihild can use it. Order a sample and sec for yourself. 75 CI&. postpaid. Liberal discount to Agents. C. C. WATSON, Dob.on Bidg., Cor. 9lli & Market Streeta, PHiLADEiPHlA QUALITY I^AI SEND rOR OATALOdtlE. ARTHUR T. BODDINQTON !4« Went 1 *th St., New T-.rk. W5T ,«j'i 84 HORTICULTURE July 28, 1906 '^■'S\>., *\, NEW CROP JOHNSON'S POPULAR PANSIES The \arieties offered tierewith wtiile not strictl> of the giant class produce larfe flowers of lieavy texture, and a wide ran>;e of rich, desirable colors — Large Trat'e Per Pkt. (2000 seeds) Oz. Aztire Blue 20 c $.75 Belgian Striped 20 ,80 Black (Faust) 20 .75 Bronze .... 20 .75 Emperor Frederick (new) dark red 20 .75 Emperor William, ultramarine blue 20 .75 English Large Flowering, fine mixed 25 r.25 Fire Dragon, tier\' orange and bronze 20 .75 Fire iCing, golden yeHow, upper petals purple 20 .75 French, large flowering, finest mi.xed 20 .80 Cold Margined 20 .75 Havana Brown 20 .75 Lord Beaconsfield.deep purple violet 20 .75 Mahogany colored 20 .75 Meteor (new), bright brown ... 20 .7- Large Trade Pkt, (2000 seeds) Peacock, ultramarine blue, deep claret and white 20 c Prince Bismarck, beautiful golden bronze 20 Quadricolor, or Pheasant's Eye (Rainbow ), beautiful .... 20 Red Riding Hood, red free bloomer 20 Red Victoria (new), vt-ry fine . . 20 Snow Queen, saiiny while ... 20 striped and Mottled, large flowered 20 White, pure 20 White, with dark eye ao Vellow, pule 20 Yellow, with dark eye 20 Fine, mi.\ed 10 Fine English, Mixed 20 Per Oz. $75 •75 ■75 ■ 75 •75 ■75 ■75 •75 75 .to •75 Send for mir complete Pansy List. Headquarters for high grade French and Dutch Bulbs. r,et our prices; we can interest you, I /^ U ivi c /^ M QCrr^ r*r\ Herbert w johnson. of the vlV-^n IN OV-/ IN OCCL^ \^\J. Firm of lohnson « stokes, Pres 217 Market St.. PHILADELPHIA, PA. late ident seed will be in better demand next sea- son than last. This will help some. But little can be said with confidence about corn though indications at this time are fairly favorable, and the same may be said of vine seeds. Not much has been added to the sum of knowl- edge about the onion seed crop, l)ut comparatively definite information should be at hand within a few weeks. The well-known firm of .Johnson and Stokes after an equitable division of its property is now operating as two independent concerns side by side, ttie double building which they occu- pied having been partitioned off into two stores. Both Mr. Johnson and Mr. Stokes have been an honor and credit to the seed business, and they will have the cordial good wishes of their colleagues in the trade. Mr. Conrad Appel, Darmstadt, takes part at this year's International Ex- hibition, Milan, Italy, in constructing an ornamental lawn in the middle of the exposition grounds and in ex- hibiting a fine show case which will contain all kinds of grass, clover and tree seeds and some rare specimens of conifer cones. Messrs. Rennie & Co., seed merchants of Toronto, are opening a branch on McGill street as soon as alterations are completed. Columbus, O. — The seedsmen are quite busy with celery plants and turnip seetjs; it has been an exceptionally good year for vegetable plants of all kinds. With every week that passes the advance inquiries and orders for bulbs, assure an active fall season soon to open. We are having a great deal of rain. CANE STAKES FRESH CARLOAD FROH THE BRAKES $6.00 per 1000 A NEW FEATURE HELP IT ALONG THE DAYTON SOUVENIR w ill contain a Pictorial Directory of leading florists, seedsmen and nurserymen of the United States and Canada THE OBJECTS BEING 1. To establisfi your perBonality amonK the trade. 2. To aid in identification at the couvenlion. 3. To furnish a pleasing memento of the convention, a reminder of pleasant associations. 4. A reference book, invaluable in choosing future business associates. 5. In interchange of business by mail, a likeness is next to a personal acquaintance. Whether you attend the convention or not, it is to your interest, from a business standpoint, to be represented as a leading, up-to-date llorist, one telegraphic order may more than pay the cost ol your advertisement in this book, to be distributed over the United Stales and Canada. Besides the usual number of fine illustrations of Dayton and vicinity, one great feature of this souvenir will be a section devoted to civic improvement and welfare work, in which our city leads, and which will be finely dlustrated, thus becoming a reference book of incalculable benefit. Upon the receipt of $5.00 and your photograph, we will insert your busiress card, illustrated with your picture, and mail to you a copy of the Souvenir and your half- tone cut, prepaid. Copy must lie in by August 5th. Address, H. M. A.LTICK, Manager, Souvenir Department., Dayton, Ohio John Waterer & Sons, k^ AMERICAN NURSERY BACSHOT, ENGLAND have the finest S''ock of recognized Hardy Rhododendrons, Azaleas, An- dromedas, high class Evergreens and specimen ('onifers. Ask for special list of plants grown for the American trade. John Waterer & Sons are the great exhibitors Of Rhododendrons Ir London. Boston Ferns, Fine Plants i i!,IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIU 5-ln. pots 35c. 6-ln. pots 50c. 7-ln. pots 65c. Inimedi.-itc delivery, tjash wilti order. I vSmall Ferns i H. N. EATON SOUTH SUDBURY, MASS. = FOR SALE WM. ELLIOTT & SONS 201 Fulton Street - New York Vegetable Plants SWEET POTATO, CABBA6E. TOMATO, PEPPER. CELERY All kinds of Vegetable Plants. Best Plants, Lowest Prices. ^*ti ship direct by all express coiitpanies insuring low express rates. Write for Prices. ■'^end list of your needs in Vegetable Plants and we will give you special low prices. Reason for selling, no plare 10 store. Apply, PLAINFIELD NURSERY, Plainfield, Indiana : i. t. burden, NEWPORT, R. i. In 2 1-2 in. pots, Ready = Palms, R.\ibbers nnd Araucarias THREE MAGNIFICENT PALMS i — i LATANIA BORBONICA = WM. W, EDGAR CO., = 1 3 Feet High and 1 3 feet wide 5 - Waverley, Mass. E flllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllir. July 28, 1906 HORTICULTURE 85 FERNS IN FLATS Now roBdy or a 1-2 inch potB. Flats i-oiitain over 100 I'liiiiips, which c»n be ilUid«-d. Varieties in- clude ASPIDHTM TStrSSKMENSE. CKYTOMIVM P. WIMSKTTI, P. NANA COMPACTA, P. ADIAN- FALCATt M PTEKIS MAY TOIOKS, P. SKKKULATA, LASTKEAS. etc. —PRICES, $2.00 PEB FLAT^ 20 OR MORE FLATS AT $1.75." CASH WITH ORDER FROM UNKNOWN PARTIES. McHUTCHISON & CO 17 Murray Street NEW YORK CITY Anything of Value to the profession CAN BE SOLD through advertising in Horticulture Begonia Cloire tie Lorraine and Turnford Hail NOW READY FOR DELIVERY Propagated .strictly from single leaf; thi.s method gives much hetter results than from cuttings. $16.0" per lOn, .«140.00per 1000; 4 in. pots, JKi.iKi perimi. Adiantum Farleyenae. Fine Speci- mens, f 18.i"i to f'M.i»> per doz. ; I 3-4 in. pots, $8 00 per 100; 2 1-2 in. pots, .$16.00 per 100. Pandanus Veltchll, one . $1,ik}. $1..50 and $2..=." each, (iood value guaran- teed. Cash with order from unknown correspondents. J. A. PETERSON McHenry Avenue, Westwood, Cincinnati, O. NEPHROLEPIS SCOTTII Small plants from the benches, $5.00 per 100; .?.iO.OU pei 1000. Plants large enough for 6 in. pots, $2.5.00 per 100. Plants large enough to go in 7 and 8 in. pots, $.')0.00 per 1011. Asparagus Plumosus Nanus, i'4 in., fine plants, $3.00 per liiO. JOHN SCOTT Rutland Road and East 45th Street, BROOKLYN, N. Y Telephone 2890 Bedford ARAUCARIAS A SPECIALTY. 6000 of the choicest on hand at the following lowest cash prices: Excetsa, sX-in. pots, 3-4 tiers, 10 10 14 >■>• Wgh, 50 to 60 cts., 6-ln. pots, 4-6 tiers, 16 to 2a in. hif;h,,S .7 5,,?!. 00 to $1.25 each. Compacta Robusta, very fine, 6-7 in. pots, $1.25, .?i.5o, $1.75, $2.00 each. Glauca, 6-7 in, $1.00, $1.25, $1.50 each. Kentia Forsteriana and Belmoreana, 6-m., 30 to 40 in high, 4 years old, $1.00, .Si. 25 to $1.50; made up, $2.00 each. GODFREY ASCHMANN, 1012 Ontario St., Philadelphia. GUDC BROSCO FLORISTS WASHINGTON, D. C. GUDE'S lUST TO HAND a fine importation of in all sizes. CATTLEYA SCHRODER/E Ako on iiaiid C. Trianae, C. labiata. C. gigas, Hardyana type. Odonto. crispum, Pacho type, will arrive in about 3 weeks' time. C. riosslff, C. Oaskelliana, C. Specioslssima. Write for- our Prt\ f Lisi. It ivillinter.-styou CarriUo& Baldwin. Orchid Growers & Importers Secaucus. N J. ORCHIDS Largest Iiiijtortfrs^ J'J.rpitrtt'rs, tirittrfi-s and IltjhrUlists in the World Sander, 8t. Albans, England and 235 Broadway, Room I NEW YORK CITY ORCHIDS Arrived In Superb Condition Catlleya Dowiana, C. * ms^s, C Mo^Mae, C Percival- iana, C Speciosissima, C. labiata, C. Eldorado, C.' siiberba, C, Leopoldii, and many others. Write for Prices LAGER & HURRELL, SUMMIT, N. J. Just to Hand FINE IMPORTATION of Bay Trees, Box Trees Standards and Pyramids Euonymus, Evergreens NEW PRICE LIST ON APPLICATION JULIUS ROEHRS CO., Importers RUTHERFORD, N.J. Palms, Ferns and Decorative Plants lust received in fine condition a large consignment of Palms, Araucarias and other foliage plants. We also have to offer some strong bushy Ferns for Dishes in variety; also Pandanuses, Dracsnas, Marantas, Crotons and Bedding Plants. Wholesale Price List on application. A. LEUTHY & CO. IMPORTERS and EXPORTERS GROWERS and DEALERS Perkins Street Nurseries, Roslindale BOSTON, MASS. Florists NlPHROiTPIS WHITMINI 2 1-4 in., $25 per ICO BOSTON FERNS 2 1-4 In., $3 per ICO H. H. BARROWS & SON, Florists WHITMAN, MASS. There Is BUT ONE FERN besides the BOSTONIENSIS and that is NEPHROLEPIS WHITMANI It is ahead of them ail. Having ordered a l.^rKe quantity I can fill your order.s at sliort notice. Price $2S per 100 $200 per 1000 S. S, SKIOELSKY, 824 No. 24tli St„ PHILADELPHIA 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 forwurded to aoy 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 steam- ships or elsewhere recelre apeclal attention. Telephone Calls, 340 and 341 38th St. Cable Address, ALEXCONNELL JOHN BREITMEYER'S Cor. Miami and (iratiot Aves. DETROIT, MICH. Artistic Designs . . . High Grade Cut Blooms We cover all Michigan points and good sections of Ohio, Indiana and Canada Geo. H. Cooke FLORIST Connecticut Avenue and L Street WASHINQTON, D. C. FRED C. WEBER FLORIST OLIVE STREET ol. LUUlo, iUUt EstabUshed 1 873 Lone Distance Phone Bell LUdell ili E> 1^ le E) S Flowers or Design Work DELIVERED IN ALBANY AND VICINITY ON TELEGRAPHIC ORDER. 11 NORTH PEARL ST., ALBANY, N,Y. SAMUEL MURRAY Florist Coates House Conservatory l«ir BROADWAY, KANSAS CITY, MO B«th 'PhoDts 2670 Main 8« tSQ BLT irCJlDU T U R Er Ji% 2% ♦?»*, ywA^«w^)>wwmi>mwinn»m» CARNATION PLANTS STRONG FIELD GROWN STOCK VARIETIES AND PRICES ON APPLICATION THE LEO NIESSEN CO. S'iff^'" store open 7 A. M. to 6 P. M. l2l7ArchSt., PHILA. In writing adrcrtlsers, mrntlOB Horticulture 9 SPECIAL OFFER Strongs healthy, well ROSE PLANTS I fooled sloc,s ready tor iniuicdiale deljvetv ^ GOLDEN OATE KAISERIN METEOR PERLE CARDINAL MADAM CHATENAY BRIDESMAID ALICE ROOSEVELT sloc,s ready tor iniuicdiale deljvety 3-INCH STOCK 2 iiufvi xy $00 per 1000 Samuel S.Pennock to/>e To's^^t'o'^? PHILA. Itiiw-ioi- l.mllow St. iStoi'e c!i'M,'s, 6t.m Carnations. Beauty Bride and Bridesmaid. Lily of the Valley. Sweet Peas. Telephone 6268 6267 MaiB WELCH BROS. 15 Province St. BOSTON Dhoige valle? W. E. McKISSICR Wholesale Florist 221 Filbert St., PHILADELPHIA , PITTSBURG ;: FLORISTS' EXCHANGE 217-219-221-223 Diamond St. PITTSBURG. PA. Largest. Wholesale House Between New York and Chicago. '^"^ IBOSTON FLORIST LEHER CO. I I Manufaclureffiof FLOKIST5* LETTERS I This wooden box nicely Btained and varnished, 18x30x12, made in two »ec- tionn, one for earh size letter, given away with first order of 500 letters Bfock "Letters, i!^ or x inch siie per loo, $2. ■ Script Letters, i. Fastener with each leiter or word. Used by leading florists everywhere and 'i<^l£s\f: by all wholesale florists and supply dealers. N. f . McCARinY, Manager 66 Pearl Street, BOSTON, MASS. Look through the Buyers' Directory Skn4 Ready Reference Guide. Yo« will find some good offers there diso. CUT FLOWER BOXES EDWARDS folding BOX CO MANUFACTURERS PHILADELPHIA. PA. CHAS. W. McKElAR 51 WABASH AVE., CHICAGO Western Headquarters for Choice Orchids Valley Violets and all Cut Flowers y EVERYTHING SEASONABLE IN P 3 CUT FLOWERS • 5 EDWARD REID, "^^Ti^^V • t5i6 Kanslcad .Steel, I'HILADELI'HIA A Btor. dOKl S P. M. PETER REINBERQ WHOLESALE I CUT FLOWERS 51 Wabash Av., Chicago, 111. In wrltlns adTertlsen, tncBtloa Hortlcnltara WHOLESALE FLOWER MARKETS TRADE PRICES— Per 100— TO DEALERS ONLY CHICAGO July »3 »137ini_i!T- I I ROSES -• I Am. Beauty and Edgely Fan. & Sp. Extra . No. X ■' - Lower grades Bride&'Matd — Fan. & Sp 'r-iV-'- Eitra., *' No. I and Lower gr.. Liberty, Fancy i...... ",:■■:. Ordinary,.. ,»..>.... ' Richmond, Fancy " Ordinary Golden Gate, Chalenay, Fancy " " (Irdmary. '^K^i£W"*!l^J.'=5' •^ Vrdinary xs.oo S.oo 4-00 a. 00 6.00 4.0a 3.00 4.00 a.oo 4.00 2.00 ' 4.00 3.0Q 20- op 10,00 6. On 3. on 8.00 5.00 3-' 6. 3- 3vOO 6,00 3.'">o "jJlyT'T-'-^Iu^*' l^'j^g^.? LtoowJfeof// ,ouri^vA J15-00 ^ao.oo 3 - 30.00 :a.5o ^«-o9hAlriP>fiR| 8-00 to .OA.-M 6.00 15.A0 "lo ao.bo 10 on tn II Ml 5.00 to 6.00 6.00 5 «■ ' Ii-i 0(. /Tfi'jiijM 1 An f ^ ftrr Al.OO tor. &; CARNATIONS Kapcgr .^ . Ordinarj-. I .50 to ! I Caiileya& I.ilics A'lters - ■ ■ Lily o( the Valley Sweet Peas Mignonette Adiantum Cuneatum " Croweanum Smilax Asparagus Plumosus, strings. " " & Sprengeri bunches 1.; }U -'^ ,^)()l| .ni i 'I 6.00 4.00 8.00 a.oo to 3,0' 4.00 to [,.0' a.oo to 1 .00 5.00 to , I |6,0P a.^o to , ^ ^ ^.00 .11(11 -ntj 00 ,75 to i.oo .75 toO0[i.'P9< ..'!• '? .J-.fifif /< ?u!>ornrjlM -50 3.00 •■■■I?- 3.0a 750 3.00 4.00 s.oo 1.00 8.o( e.o* 3.00 4.00 1.00 .50 to 3.00 )■_<. .U!)I ij,) ll^^lKllll ■lOl I (W3S)r« ,<)i.7f 3USi;iBtI«A J.A.BUDL0N Boses and Gamationa ▲ bpecialty. 37-39 Randolph Street, CHICAGO. pwlMfiiUI rLOTVtKiji :i'jnily 28, 1906 HORTICULTURE flSi r^^>m»i^^ ww*^«^w»<^nm%»^w»^»w> V I O R Y Strong healthy field grown plants, now ready, $15.00 per 100; $125.00 per 1000; 250 at 1000 rates. A discount for cash with order. GUTTMAN & WEBER, 43 West 28lh St., N. Y. >^«M»^i«^>iM^^i^»<^OM^M»^i^<^M^^M>« Cut Flower Market Reports )N Business remains at a staiiilsiill, tli(> ilemanil, f''%z V ■ I'itlier local ur dislaiit. b - ing "t)raftically nothing. There is an abuurlulid! of clieap material in tliis market fur \^-hi(li there is im sale eilli- er at present or in prospect. The best lOses are Carnot and Kaiserin ai;i1 liiiese sell when nothing: else can lie moved. Sweet peas of elegant quality inU wide varioty of i-olor are in gr( at alnniilance, Ijut tliey are n ,1 ;i 1 jWeight. Asters besin to i)ile up: (jual IJ>",ivU riklil f'>l' til'' season. N 0 imprnveinent v a s BUFFALO shown in tlie market over previous weelv. I'p :o Thursday business was at a staiid- ■itill^ but the balance of tlie "eelj^, .^noWqal-jT having a very good season. A severe liail storm jiassed over Indianapolis, Ind., and vicinity, July 12th. Mucli damage was done to all forms of vege- tation. -A. Wieganil it Sons were the Lieaviest losers of the commercial florists, one ISO ft. house being de- stroyed completely, besides two hund- red fancy rubber plants and numerous other things. Business C(Uiditions LOUISVILLE last v/^'fk were about as t;(>cKl as usual to)- .liily. Carnations and roses of fair (iu.i.lity are in Rood supply and find a aou(i demand. Lilies find good sale and are in great su])ply, as also are daisies and,-Ol^er, choice stock. {^i;emed to picJi uji somewhat. Uu Sat=™_, uiday and Sunday tlie marl,%i^l%»»^MM»^%»^^»i^ tion ol' niili.'iniL; roieiu:n agricultural seeds. The same is true of other provinces. Letters addressed to the viceroys in Chinese would no doubt receive consideration. The Governor- General at JWukden informs mg that he is very much, interested in this subject, and is anxious to obtain various new varieties of si ed suitable for the soufhein Manchuiian climate, which, from an agricultural stand- point, is somewhat simitar to Utah. Through the Japanese agricultural adviser, Mr. Sojiro Yokoyama, new varieties of .grass seed are now being ordered from Japan for lower iMaiv ehuria. Many of the Japanese plants and seeds suitable for a mild, damp climate, do not thrive in the dry cli- mate that prevails in some sections of Manchuria. American beet seeds are -to he extensively experini'enteS with in, Manchuria next season., "The new 'agricuTttiral college at Chinanfu, province of Shangtung, is in charge of Mr. S. Yatsui and other Japanese agriculturists, and Ameri- can seed houses may deem it worth while to comniunieate, .with, thje parties in charge of institutions Of I his nature as well as advisers to viceroys and governors general in agricultural matters, etc." fsters. ^l^trlias, etc. We are havipg a real de^l of rain this siiliimer airid In consequ'feTicB OUtfloOrHowei-s and plants are in fine condition. Bedding all lhrt)uiiU this section is Siakiug a fliiu allowing. Carnalhms blithe flelf], are FARM AND GARDEN SEEcfe'^'-|N MANCHURIA. Consul-General Sanimons, of New- chwang, reports that the authorities .there are exhibiting much interest in the iirocurement of agricultural seeds, and suggests that American pro- ducers have an opportunity to iatro- duce their products. He writes: "In this province the Chinese Gov- j^lgnment is, examining into tho ques- MORRIS COONTY', N. "j:, --NOTES. Stock in and anuiud .Madison and Morristown looks exceedingly well for this time of the year. Business in landscaping and planting out was bet- ter than ever this spring. Stock- for planting had to be procured from out- side. I ^. [ ......'.,' j_,A John' Heeremans, president of Mor- ris County Gardeners' and Florists" Society, is having a pleasant two month's at home in England. He has his family with him and intends to visit many of the places of note in England and Scotland, and, if time p?rmits, also Ireland. Marshall Crisman has given up the Dr. Waller greenhouses, which he lias run commercially tor the past three years, aiiri taken a private ijliaTC in IVtt. Kisco, N. Y ' "' Wni. Charlton, ticasuiei of .Monis County Gardeners' and Floiists' So- ciety, after an illness of two months, is well again. John Jones o£ Conyppt reports a payroll double that of ever,v sekso'li in his experience. ■'•■■' Harry Payne of the "Dover" |reen- Ikmiscs, starts wifti his wife for "Eng- land on the 2slli inst. K. REAG-W. The florists of Clark and Cham- paign counties. Ohio, have organized. The offloers of the new. aBSo^IatiQi are John M. Good, president'; R. Murphy, vice-president: G. W. Schmidt, secretaiy; K. iMcGr^gftr, lieasu.\ r. w ffl 88 HORTI CULTURE July 28, 190G FRANK MILLANC Wholesale Commission Florist COOGAN BUILDING 65-57 W. 26th Street, NEW YORK Tel. 399 Madison Sq. Open 6 A. M. to 5 P. H. FORD BROTHERS 48 West 28th Street, NEW YORK JOHN I. RAYNOR Wholesale Commission Florist ^I'^VSgsA^^lE^^" 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 VV. 28 St., New York City A Full Line ol All CUT FLOWERS Telephone. 3870 or 3871 Madison Sanare ALEX. J. GUTTMAN THE WHOLESALE % FLORIST ^ OF NEW YORK Pbone 1664-1665 Mad. Sq. 43 W. 28th St. Walter F. Sheridan Wholesale Commlasloo Dealer la Choice Cut flowers 39 West 28th Street, New York Telephone : 90a Madison Sq. HEADQUARTERS FOR NOVELTIES ORCHIDS A SPECIALTY TMK HIOMKST ORAOE OF VALLEY ALWAYS ON HAND GARDENIAS, DAISIES. ROSES AND CARNATIONS JAMES McMANUS, 7S9m.X42 W. 28th St., New York HICKS &CRAWBUCK, Inc. Wholesale Commission Florists and Jobbers in Florist's Supplies \ 76 AND 78 C O U R T ^S T|R E E T I BROOKLYN, N. Y. M Wholesale Commission Florist CHOICE CUT FLOWERS 57 West 28th St. New York. Special Attention to Shipping Orders Telephones: aaoo, aioi, Madison Sqviare Write tor Current Prices EBtabllBbed 1891 BUY FROM snip TO TRY ME ALFRED H. LANGJAHR All Choice Cut Flowers in Season 55 West 28th St, New York Telephone 3024 Mndlsoa Square. The Reliable Commission House Richmond Roses and Rich Flowers of all varielies JOS. S. FENRICH 1 10 W. 28th Streot, New York Tel. 324-325 Madison Square FOR GOOD PRICES AND CASH RETURNS send your flowers to PhiL F. Kessler 55 West 26th Street, New York. Telepbone 2921 Madlsou Square. NEW YORK QUOTATIONS PER 100-TO DEALERS ONLY RoACfl Am. Beauty and Edgeley fan and sp. " extra " No. I " Lower grades Bride & 'Maid, fan and sp " extra " No. I sod tower grades Liberty, fancy " ordinary Richmond, fancy " ordinary Golden Gate. Cha«cnay, fancy. . . - '* '* " ordinary ■■ Kaiserin, Carnot, fancy ** '* ordinaiy Last Half of Week ending July 21 1S06 FIrstHalf of Week beginning July 23 1906 15.00 to 25. ©0 15.00 to 35.00 10.00 to 15.00 10.00 to 15 00 6.00 to 10.00 6.00 to 10.00 1,00 to 3.00 .50 to 4.00 3.00 to 4.00 3.00 to 4.00 2.00 to 3.00 ».oo to 3.00 -50 to 1. 00 .50 to 1.00 6.00 to 8.00 6.00 to tt.oo .50 to 4.00 ■so to 2,00 0.00 to 8.00 6.00 to 8.00 .50 to 4.QO -50 to 2. 00 4.00 to 6.i30 3.00 to 6.00 -50 to 2,00 ■so to 2.00 4.00 to 6.00 3.00 to 6.00 .^0 to 3.00 .50 to 2.00 Last Half of Week ending July 21 1906 Carnations. Fancy Carnations, Ordinary Cattleyas Lilies Asters Lily of the Valley P.tonies Sweet Peas, bundles niKnonette Adiantum Cuncatum *' Crowcanum Smllax Asparagus Plumosus " " & Spreageri, bu iches 2.00 to 1.00 to 1.00 to .50 to I. 00 to 6.00 to 3.00 1.50 35.00 1 3. 00 3,00 4.00 1. 00 .50 1.50 8.00 35.00 First Half of Week beginning July 23 1906 3.00 to 3.00 I. GO to a. 00 3S.OO to 40.00 10.00 to to 13.00 1. 00 to to 2.50 1. 00 to 4.00 • 50 to 1.00 • 25 to • 50 1. 00 to 1.50 6.00 to 8.0a to 25.00 to ORCHIDS AT ALL SEASONS WM. STUART ALLEN CO. Commission Merciiants in Cut Flowers 53 WEST 28TH STREET, NEW YORK Telephone 3r>0 Mitdlhoii Square Edward C. Horan Wholesale Florist 55 WEST 28th ST. reL }*J| Midiiioo Sq. New York TRAENDLY & SCHENCK WHOLESALE FLORISTS Furnish best stock at fair prices all the year round Send for quetatione on fall orders Tel. 798,799 Madison Sq, 44 WOSt 28tll Slfeet, NBW YOfR Cltj Charles Millang so West 29th St., New York City Cut Flowers on Commission A Reliable Place toConslg:n to or order from Telephone; 3860-3871 IMadieon Square JULIUS LANG Wholesale Florist CoDslgnmenta rpcplved, sold well and returns made promptly. S3 WEST 30th ST. NEW YORK Telephone, 280 Madison Sq. In writing to Advertisers kindly mention Horticulture July 28, 1906 rtOKTICULTURE 89 '«VwVp«p fancy ferns $1-00 per 1000 Ntw UHur GALAX $1.25 per looo Dlscount ofi LargGf Orders lZ7^:j:,l%"mr.m^:. Michigan Cut Flower Excliange ""m-SSSP Send for Our Weekly Price List on Cut Flowers. BUY YOUR FLOWERS THROUGH A. MOLTZ Wholesale Florist «.S7 W. 26th street - - NEW YORK Best Facilities for Supplying you at Lowest Daily Market Prices Tel. 2921-5243 Hadlson Square J. B. Murdoch & Co. Wholesale Florists FLORISTS' SUPPLIES 545 Liberty St., PITTSBURG, PA. Long Distance Phone 1435 Court. ESTABLISHED 187-.' JOHN J, PERKINS & SON WHOLESALE AND COMMISSION FLORISTS 115 W. 30th St. New York Tel. No. 956 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. ILBAYERSDORFER&CO^ 50-56 North 4th Street PHILADELPHIA, PA. FLORISTS' SUPPLIES BEST LIHE IN THE COUBTET Our Mr. Jos. Stern returned from EUROPE with NOVELTIES of all kinds. See the enterprising Florist Supply House JQTCDM 8 on ■928Cermantown Av., ■ OlCnn tt UU,) PHILADELPHIA, PA. ijiitalogiie for p«.)stal. YOU WE j ORDERS ADVERTISING LET US GET TOGETHER Send for Free Sample of my FADELESS jHEET MOSS EDWARD A. BEAVEN, EVERGREEN, ALA. Lilies, Japanese Plants BAMBOO STAKES The Yokohama Nursery Co., Ltd. 31 Barclay Street, New York Best Flowers in the Boston Market N. F. MCCARTHY & CO. 84 HAWLEY STREET BOSTON, MASS. SEND FOR PRICES Headquarters in Western New Yorl( ROSES, CARNATIONS And all kinds of Seaonable Flowers WM. F. KASTING Whoiesaie Commission Florist, also Deaier 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. Discounts on larger quantities. Write for prices on case lots. WE HAVE VERY FINE CUT BOX WOOD. DAGGER AND FANCY FERNS. Fresh Northern. $1.00 per 1000. LYRATA, the best substitute for Sintlax, $7.00 per cnsc. Headquarters for all FLORISTS' SUPPLIES Wire Designs. Cut Wire. Letters, Immortelles. Cycas Leaves, Wheat Sheaves, Ribbon. , Corrugated Boxes, etc, LAUREL FESTOONINQ. 51:. and 6c. per yard. HENRY M.ROBINSON&CO.,«^L' £'°Sp^^.- te'^e"Jf ^' WHOLESALE FLOWER MARKETS.— CINCINNATI July 33 PER 100. TO DEALERS ONLY.' DETROIT July g3 BUFFALO July g3 ROSES Am. Beauty andEdgcly, fan and sp. '■ extra " No. I " Lower grades . Bride and Maid, fan. and sp " " extra '* " No. I and Lower gi Liberty , fancy ' ' Ordinary Richmond, Fancy *' Ordinary. Golden Gate, Chatenay, Fancy.... " " Ordinary. Kaiserin, Carnot, Fancy " " Ordinary CARNATIONS Fancy Ordinary niSCELLANEOUS Cattleyas Lilies Asters Lily of the Valley Sweet Peas Mignonette Adiantum Cuncatum " Croweannm Smilax Asparagus Plumosus, strings " '• & Sprengeri, bunches Gladiolus 20.00 15.00 10.00 5 00 4.00 2.00 300 3.00 3.00 25.00 20.00 12.50 8.00 8.00 6.00 3.00 3.00 8.00 5.00 4.00 8.00 6.00 5.00 3.00 S.oo 6.00 5.00 3.00 4.00 2.00 3.00 2.00 10.00 to 12.50 3.00 •25 4 00 •35 12.50 50.00 15.00 10.00 6.00 5.0c 6, CO 1.50 •75 25.00 15 00 8.00 6.00 8.00 6.00 4.00 8.00 6.00 8 00 . 5 00 8.00 5,00 6.00 4.00 2.00 1. 00 to 100.00 to.oo to 15.00 4.00 .25 12.50 50.00 35.CO 20,00 12.00 6.00 3.00 5.00 4.00 3.00 5.00 3.00 6.00 3.00 5.00 3.00 6.00 3.00 150 • 75 3.00 1. 00 3.00 ■»5 1. 00 • SO 1. 00 25.00 25. CO to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to PITTSBURG July g3 25.00 20.00 12.00 6.00 6.0a 5.00 4.00 7.00 5-00 7.00 6.00 6. CO 5.00 7.00 6.00 2.00 1. 00 15-00 2.00 4.00 •25 1.50 1. 00 15.00 35-00 35.00 10.00 4.00 6.00 2.oe 10.00 4.00 to 15.00 10 T.OO to 2.00 to .20 to to 25.00 iS.oo I2.00 5-00 4.00 3 00 2.00 8.00 4.00 4.00 2.00 12.00 6.00 1.25 12.50 25.00 35.00 to iS.oo 3.00 4.00 -50 t.50 15-00 50.00 50.00 Geo. A. vSutHerland Co. CUT FLOWERS Florists' Supplies and Letters 34 HAWLEY STREET • - BOSTON Consult the Buyers' Directory and Ready Reference Guide on pages 802 to 805. 20 WEST 27th ST., N. Y. The KERVAN CO^ WHOLESALE DEALERS Fresh cut Palmetto & Cycas Palm Leaves, Galax, Leu- cothoe. Ferns and Mosses. All Decoratmg Evergreens. 90 HORTICULTURE July 28, 1906 List of Advertisers Page Allen \Vm. Stuart Co.. 88 .\llick H. M 84 American Nursery 84 Aschmann Godfrey 85 Barrows H.H. & Son. . 85 Baycrsdorfer H & Co. .89 Beaven, E. A 89 BoQdin^lon A.T 83 Boston Flonst Letter Co 86 Boston Plate and Win- dow Glass Co 95 Breck Joseph & Sons 83-96 Breitmeycr's j. Sons.. 85 Brill F 74 Browne 1C.\V.& Co.. 96 Budlong ]. A 86 Burden I. T 84 Burpee W. A. & Co... 83 Carlton H. R 76 Carrillo & Baldwin 85 Chicago Carnation Co 7t Cochran Mushroom & Spawn Co 83 Cooke G. H 85 Cowee A 76 Dilger Wm. . Dreer H. A. ..89 .96 EajonH.N 84 Edgar W.W, Co 84 Edwards Folding Box Co 86 Elhoit Wm. & Sons... 84 EslerJ. G 95 Ernest W.H 96 Eyres 85 Farquhar R. & J. & Co 83 FenrichJ.S 88 Foley Nlfg. Co 04 Ford Bros 88 Froment H. E. "-88 GreyT.J.&Co 83 Gude Bros. Co 85 Gurney Heatei Mtg. Co 95 Guttman Alex.] 88 Guttman & Weber 87 Hagemann Wm. & Co. .74 Hail Asso. 95 Hammond Paint & Slug Shot Works S3 Heller&Co... 83 Herbert David&Son..74 Herr A. M 74 Hews A. H. «r Co 94 Hicks & Crawbuck ...88 Hilfinger Bros. 96 Hitchings St Co 96 Horan £. C 88 Johnson Seed Co 8i J.O.B 76 Kastin? W. F 89-94 Kervan Co.. The 89 Kessler, P. F 88 King Cons. Co 95 Kroescliell Bros 95 . Lager & Hurrell 8s Lang, Julius 88 Langjahr, Alfred H.... 88 Leuthy A. & Co 85 Lord & Burnham Co.. 96 Page Manley Chas. H 96 McCarthy N. F 89 McConnell Alex. . . .85 McHutchinson &C0..85 McKeUar Charles W.. 80 McKissick, W. E 86 McManus Jas 88 Michell H. F. Co 83 Michigan Cut Flower Exchange 89 Millang Charles 88 Millang Frank 88 Moltz A 89 Moninger J. C 95 Murdoch J. B.&C0...89 Murray Samuel.. 85 Niessen Leo. Co., .86 Pennock Samuel S 86 Perkins John J. & Son . 89 Perkins St, Nurseries. .85 Peterson J. A 85 Pierson F. R. Co 76 Pierson U Bar Co ^5 Pittsburg Floral Ex.. .86 Platn6eld Xurser>' 84 Plumb Wm. 76 Pierce F. O. Co 96 PyeE. H 74 Rawson W. W.&C0..83 Raynor John 1 88 Reed& Keller S9 Reid Edw 86 Reinberg Peter 86 Robinson H.M. & Co.. 89 Roehrs Julius Co 85 Rolker August & Sons. 96 Rose Hill Nurseries. ..74 Sander & Son 85 Schmidt J. C.Co .74 ScolIayJohnA 95 Scott. J 85 Sheridan W. F. 88 Siebrecht & Sons 74 Siggers & Siggers ... 96 Sim Wm - . .76 Situations & Wants... 94 Skidelsky S. S 85 Stem J. "& Co 89 Stearns A. T. Lumber Co 95 Sutherland Geo. A. Co 89 Thorbum J-. M. & Co.. 74 Thornton Bros, 94 Traendly & Schenck..88 Troy, J. H. 74 Velthuvs K 76 Vick's Jas. Sons 83 Walsh M.H 74 Ward Ralph M. Co.... 74 Waterer John 5c Sons .84 Watson yj. C 83 Weathered Co 95 Weber K.C 85 Weber H.& Sons 74 Welch Bros 86 Wheeler Wilfrid 76 WildG, H 74 Yalaha Conservatories 76 Yokohama Nurseries.. 89 Young, Thos. Jr 85 Zimgiebel A, 74 Zvolanek Ant. C 83 Is Your Name In The Above List? If Not, Why Not ? Buyer's Directory and Ready Reference Guide READ IT AdrertlsemeDts onder this head, one cent a word. Initials couDt as words. Regular advertisers In this Issue are aUo listed under this classlflcatlon withont charge. Reference to List of Adrertlsers will Indicate the respective pages. AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENTS. Thos. J. Grey & Co.. 32 S. Market 8t, Boston. For pace see List of Advertisers. 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. ASPARAGUS. A. M. Herr. Lancaster, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. John Scott. Flatbush. Brooklyn. X. Y. Kor piipe see List of Advertisers. Asparagus Plumosa. 2-ln. pots. Fine plants. 5:2.50 per 100. $20.00 per 1000. Cash with order or good reference. Erie rioral Co., Erie, Pa., or Wm. F. Easting, .^85 Ellicott St.. Butfalo. N. Y. BAMBOO STAKES. Yokohama Nurseries. 31 Barclay St,, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers BAY TREES. Julius Roehrs Co.. Rutherford, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. BEDDING PLANTS. H. N. Eaton, S. Sudbury, Mass. Coleus, Verschaffeltil. Golden Bcdder. For page see List of Advertisers. A. Leuthy & Co., Rosllndale, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. BEGONIAS. S. S. Skidelsky. Philadelphia, Pa. Begonia Gloire De Lorraine. J. A. Peterson. Mcllenry Ave., Westwood, Cincinnati. O. Begonias Lorraine. Turnford Hall. For psige see List of Advertisers. BERRIED PLANTS. Jerusalem cherries, seedlings, 25c. per 100; 2 1-2-ln. pots, ?3.00 per lOO, Cash, please. A. Relyea & Son, Poughkeepsle, N. T. BOX TREES. Julius Roehrs Co., Rutherford, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. BULBS AND TUBERS. R. M. Ward & Co.. New York. For page see List of Advertisers, Joseph Breck & Sons. 47-54 N. Market St., Boston. For pace see List of Advertisera. J. M Thorburn & Co-. S3 Barclay St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Wm. Hagemann & CoTsS Dey St., N. Y. "Royal Clusters" Lilies. For page see List of Advertisers. Y'okohoma Nurseries. 31 Barclay St., N. Y. Lily Bulbs. For page see List o^ Advertisers. A. T. Boddington, 342 W. 14ih St., N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. CANNAS. C. Wlnterich. Defiance, O. CARNATIONS. E. H. Pye, Upper Nyack, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers, III. Chicago Carnation Co., Joliet, Rooted Cuttings. For pa ire see List of Advertisers. CEMENT BENCHES. W. F, KnsUnp. Buffalo. N. Y, For page see List of Advertisers. CHRYSANTHEMUM PLANTS. The H. Weber & Sons Co., Oakland, Md. For page see List of Advertisers. CONIFERS. John Waterer & Sons. Ltd., American Nursery, Bagshot, Eng. For page see List of Advertisers. CUPS AND TROPHIES. Thornton Bros., Lawrence, Mass. Fo: page see List of Advertiatrs. CUT FLOWER BOXES. Folding cut flower boxes, the best made. Write for list. Holton & Hunkel Co., MIl- wankee. Wis. Welch Bros., 15 Province St., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. Edwards Folding Box Co., Philadelphia. For page see List of Advertisers. CYCAS STEMS. J, M, Thorburn & Co,. 33 Barclay St., N. Y. CYCLAMENS. H. A, Dreer, 714 Chostnut St,. Phlla. C. Wlnterich, Defiance, O. DAHLIAS. David Herbert & Son, Atco. N. J. 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, Wm. W. Edgar Co., Wavcrley, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. DRACAENAS. A. Leuthy & Co., Rosllndale, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. FERNS. A. Leuthy & Co.. Rosllndale, Mass For page see List of Advertisers. H. H. Barrows & Sons, %Vhltman, Mass. Nephrolepls Barrowsil. For page see 1. 1st of Advertisers, F. R. Pierson Co.. Tarr,ytown-on-Hudson, N. Y. Nephrolepls Piersonl Elegantlsslma. For page see List of Advertisers. Wm. C. Smith, 61st & Market Sts., Phlla. Boston and Scottll. Wm. W. Edgar Co., Waverley. Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. S. S. Skidelsky. 824 N. 24th St.. Phlla. Whltmanll Fern. For page see List of Advertisers. H. N. Eaton. So. Sudbury, Mass. Boston Ferns. For page see List of Advertisers. John Scott. Flatbnsh, Biookl.vn, N. Y. Ncthrolei)is Scottil, For page see List of Advertisers. SEEDLING FERNS fN^FLATS; now rp.ndv. Flats contain over 100 clumps which can be divided, ready now for 2 1-2 in. pots, in following varieties: Aspl- dlniu Tsusemensc. Cr.vtoiniuin Falcatum, Ptcris Cretica allia Linoata. Nana Com- pacta, Magniflca. Crlstafa, Adiantoides, WimsettI, Mavii. Sorrulata. Lastiea Varle- gata. etc. Prices $2,00 per flat. 20 or more flats at $1,73. Cash with order from unknown parties, MeHntehlson & Co.. 17 Murray St,. New York rity. FLORAL PHOTOGRAPHS. Floral Photographs. Foley's 226-228 1-2 Bowery New Y^ork. FLORISTS' FERTILIZER. A sample 1001b. bag of Blatchford'a Plant Grower and Land Renovator Fer- tilizer only $2,75. It Is composed solely of pure rose growers' bone meal, nitrate of soda, Peruvian gnano. sulphate of am- monia, sulphate of potash and gypsum. In the correct proportions. For benches and poltlng plants, roses, carnations, lilies, mums, etc., it has never Iteen surpassed. Address J. W. Barwell. Blatchford's Calf Meal, Animal and Poultry Foods. Fertil- izers. Karbo Dip. Seeds, etc.. Waukegan, III Established at Leicester. England, In 1800. July 28, 1906 HORTICULTURE, yi FLORISTS' LETTERS. Bm:od Florist Letter Co., 84 Hawlej St., Boston, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. " Q. A. Sutherland Co.. 34 Hawley St., Boston, Mass. For page see List of Advertlserg. FLORISTS' SUPPLIES. H. M. Robinson & Co.. 8-11 Province St., Boston, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. H. Bayersdorfer &^Co., Pblladelphla, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers, me Kervan Co.. :;0 W. 27tli St., N. 1. Decorative Evergreens. For page see List of Advertisers. N. F. McCarthy & Co., 84 Hawley St., Boston, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. Seed & Keller, 122 W. 25th StTTNew York. For page spe List of Advertisers. J. B. Murdoch & Co., 545 Ubertj St. Pittsburg, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. ' S. S. Pennock, Philadelphia. For page see List of Advertisers. J. Stern & Cc , 1928 Germantown Ave., Philadelphia. For page see List of Advertisers. FLOWERS BY TELEGRAPH. Alex. McConnell, New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Fred C. Weber, 432«-28 Olive Su 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.. 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. G. 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. FLOWER POTS. W. H. Ernest. 2Sth and M Sts., Washington. D. C. For page see Li.»t of Advertisers. A. H. Hews & Co.. Cambridge. Mass. For page see List of Advertisers Hliflnger Bros.. Ft. Edward. N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. GALAX. H. M. Robinson k Co.. 8-11 Province St., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. Michigan Cut Flower Co., Detroit. For page see List of Advertisers. GERANIUMS. A. M. Herr. Lancaster. Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. GLADIOLL Arthur Cowee, Meadowvaie Farm, Berlin. N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. GLASS. Boston Plate &. Window Glass Co., Boston, For page see List of Advertisers. Glass. French aud American "White Rose" brand, Stenzel Glass Co., 2 Hud- son St.. New Yo'-k. . GLAZING POINT. H, A, Dreer, Philadelphia, Pa. Fnr pace 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 nf Advertiser*!. HItchings & Co,. 1170 Broadway, New York, For page see List of Advertisers. GREENHOUSE BUILDING MA- TERIAL— Continued. J. C. Monlnger Co,, 117 East Blackbawk St., Chicago, III, For page^ sce^Llst of Advertisers, A. T, Stearns Lumber Co,. Neponset, Boston, For page see List of Advcrrlsers. King Construction Co.. N. Tonawanda. N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers, Weathered Co., Uox 7S!I. New York, For page see List of Advertisers, Foley Mfg, Co., 471 W. 22nd St., Chicago. For page see List of Advertisers. Chas. H, Mauley, Premier Mfg. Works, St, Johns. Mich, For page see List of Advertisers, HARDY FERNS AND SUPPLIES. e, 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. Dllger, Mgr. Fancy Ferns. For page see List of Advertisers. E, A, Beaven, Evergreen. Ala. Fadeless Sheet Moss: Lyrata, For page see List of Advertisers, HARDY PERENNIALS. M, H, Walsh. Woods Hole, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. ^Wm. W. Edgar Co., Waverley, 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 Advertisers. HItchings & Co., 1170 Broadway, New York. For page see List of Advertisers, John A. Scollay, 73 & 75 Myrtle Ave., Brooklyn, N. Y, For page see List of Advertisers. 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, 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. HOTHOUSE GRAPE VINES. Rose Hill Nurseries, New Rocheile, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers, HYDRANGEAS. F. R. Plerson Co., Tarrytowu-on-Hudson, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. IMPORTING HOUSES. R. M. Ward & Co., New York, Plants and Bulbs, For page see List of Advertisers, Wm. Hagemann & Co., S.5 Dey St., N. Y. "Royal Clusters" Lilies. For page see List of Advertisers. INSECTICIDES. Hammond's Paint & S. S. Works, FIshklil, N. Y, Horicum, For page see List of Advertisers. JAPANESE PLANTS^ Yokohama Nurseries, 31 Barclay St., N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers, KENTIAS. HInode Florist Co.. inc.. Whitestone. L. I., N. Y. Belmoreana and Forsteriana, Godfrey A'schmami. 1012 Ontario St,, Philadelphia, For page see List of Advertisers, KOSTER'S BLUE SPRUCE. J. H. Troy, New Rocheile. N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. LANDSCAPE ARTIST. William Plumb. 1133 Broadway, New York. For page see List of Advertisers. LAWN TRIMMER AND EDGER. W'm. Elliott & Sons, 201 Fulton St., New York, For page see List of Advertisers. LEADING RETAIL FLORISTS. Alex. McConnell. New York. For page see List of Advertlsera. Tbomas Young, Jr., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Fred C. Weber, 4326 Olive St., St. Lonia,llo. For page see 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 Murray, 1017 Broadway, ^ Kansas City, Mo. For page see List of Advertisei-a. Gude Bros, Co,, 1214 F St., Washington, D, C. For page see List of Advertlserg. Eyres, 11 N. Pearl St., Albany, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Mills, the Florist, Jacksonville. Fla. " Telegraph or mail orders promptly filled. Long distance telephone connections. LILIUM HARRISII. F, R, Plerson Co., Tarrvtown-on-Hudson, N, Y. For page see List of Advertisers, MASTICA, F, O, Pierce Co.. 170 Fulton St., New York, For page see List of Advertisers- Joseph Brock & Sons, 47-54 N, Market St., Boston, For page see List of Advertisers. MUSHROOM SPAWN. Cochran Mushroom & Spawn Co,, 911 Chemical I'.ldg., St, Louis, Mo. For page see List of Advertisers. H. F7~MiTliei PCo., P hilad elphia^ ' For page see List of Advertisers, NURSERY STOCK. John W'aterer & Sons, Ld., American Nursery, Bagsbot, England, 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. For page see List of Advertisers. Julius Roehrs Co.. Rutherford. N. J, For page see List of Advertlserg. Carrllio & Baldwin, Secaucus, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. PALMS. A. Leuthy & Co., Rosllndale, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. PANDANUS VEITCHII. J. A. Peterson. McHenry Ave., Westwood, Cincinnati, O. For page see List of Advertisers. PANSY S^ED. Francis Brill. Hempstead. L. I.. N. T. For page see List of .\dvertisers, Augustus Zirngiebei, Needham, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers, A. T. Boddington, 342^eit'l4tirst., N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers, J, C, Schmidt Co., B"ristol, Pa, PATENTS. Slggers & Slggers. Washington, D. C. Patents. Trade Marks, and Copyrights. 25 years' active practice. For page see List of Advertisers. PEONIES. Gilbert H. Wild, sarcoiie. Mo. For page see List of Advertisers. Fine collection of Best Peonies. Com- plete Peony and Phlox Manuals. 25 cents each. C. S. Harrison's Select Nursery, York, Nebr. POT HANGERS. Pot hangers, Kramer's $1 doz. by exp., »1.2.'i by mail. I, N, Kramer & Son, Cedar Rapids, la. r9S HORTICULTURl:. July 28, 1906 PRIMULAS. Primula Obo. Grandiflora. 4-ln. pots. $6 per 100. Cash, please. A. Eelyea & Son, Poughkeepsie, N. Y. PUTTY. BenJ Hammond, FlsUkill on Hudson. N. Y. Twemlow"s Old English Glazing Putty. 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. E. U. Pye, Upper Nyack, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Bose Hill Nurseries, New Rochelle, N. X. Roses, Klllarney. For page see List of Advertisers. Poeblmann Bros. Co.. Morton Grove, 111. Rose Plants. American Beauties, 2-in., «35.00; 3-ln., $80.00 1000. Cash. J. Henry Bartram, Lansdowne, Fa. Eoses. Baby Rambler, the strongest dor- mant stock in the country, $2o.00 per 100, 2 1-2 In. pot plants. $7.00 per 100. *6o.00 per 1000. Browu Bros. Co., Rochester, N. Y. 1000 plants crafted Maids. 3 Inch pots, fine stock. 20(X) plants Richmond, own roots, 3 Inch pots, very fine plants. Price $10 o6 per hundred, while they last. Cash with order. Robert Simpson. Clifton, N. J. SEEDS. T. J. Grey & Co., 32 So. Market St. Boston, Mass. For page see List of Advertlgcrs. "Joseph Breck & Sons, 61 and 52 N. Market St.. Boston. Mass. Kor page see List of Advenlsery 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. U F MIchell Co., 1018 Market 8t., Philadelphia, Pa. For page see U8t_of_Advertl3er»^ — B. & J. Farquhar & Co., Boston, Mass. Grass Seed Mixtures. For page see List of Advertisers. A. T Boddlngtcn, 342 W. 14th St.. N. T. For page see List of Advertisers. jkmes Vlck's SonsT Rochester, N. Y. For Dage^ee_Llst of Advertlserg;^^ W W Rawson^&njo.. 5 Union St., Boston. Vegetable Seeds. For page see List of Advertisers. ~Aiit. C. ZvolanekT Bound Brook, N. J. Christmas Flowering Sweet Pe.i Seed. For page see List of Advertisers^ Conrad Appel. Darmstadt, Gennany, Es- ab. 1789. High Grade Grass, Clover, and Tree Seeds. SEED CASES— MICE PROOF. Heller & Co.. Montpeller, O. For page see List of Advertlaeni. SPHAGNUM MOSS. Live Sphagnum moss, orchid peat and orchid baskets always on hand. Lager & Hurrell, Summit, N. J. STEAM TRAP. E. Hlppard. Youngstown. O. For page see List of Advertisers. WANTED. TSUGA CANADENSIS J. O. B., care of Horticulture. For page see list of Advertisers. VEGETABLE PLANTS. Plalnfleld Nursery, Plainfleld, Ind. For page see List of Advertisers. VENTILATING APPARATUS. Lord & Burnham Co. 1133 Broadway, New York. For p.igc see List of Advertisers. PlersoD U-Bar Co., 1 Madison Sq., N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Hltchlngs & Co., "Tito Broadway, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. VENTILATING APPARATUS— Con- tinued. John A. Scollay, 73-75 Myrtle Ave., Brooklyn, N. Y. For page seo 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. The Chicago Lifter. J. C. Monlnger Co.. 421 Hawthorne Ave., Chicago. violets! H. R. Carlton, VTinoughby, O. Violet, Gov. Herrick. For page see List of Advertisers. William Sim, Cllftondaie, Mass. Princess of Wales. For page see List of Advertisers. C. Lawritzen. Rhinebeck. N. Y. Marie Louise Violets. WIREWORK. Reed & Keller, 122 W. 25th St.. New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Wlrework. Write for our catalogue Holton & Hnnkel Co., Milwaukee, Wis. WHOLESALE FLORISTS. Boston. N. F. McCarthy & Co., 84 Hawley St., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. George A. Sutherland Co., 34 Hawley St., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. Welch Bros., 15 Province St., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. Buffalo. Wm. F. Kasting, 383-87 fflllcott St., Bnf- falo, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Chicago. J. A. Budlong, 37 Randolph St., Chicago. For page see List of Advertisers. Chas.W. McKellar, 51 Wabash Av., Chicago. For page see List of Advertisers. PeterReTiiberg, 51 Wabash Av., Chicago. For page see List of Advertisers. Cincinnati. Ohio Cut Flower Co.. 129 E. 3d St. Wm. Murphy, 128 E. 3d St. Detroit. Michigan Cut Flower Exchange, 38 & 40 Miami Av. Wm. Dllger, mgr. For page see List of Advertisers. New York. Wm. Stuart Allen Co., 53 W. 28th St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. J. S. Fenrich, 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. Froment7 57 W. 28th St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Alex. J. GuttmaiT, 43 West 28th St. For page see List of Advertisers. E. C. Horan, 55 West 28th St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Philip F. Kessler, 55 W. 26th St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Julius Lang, 53 West 30th 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, 50 West 20th St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Franl£~MiTlangrT5-57 W. 26th St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. A. Moltz, 55 57 W. 26th St.. New York. For page see List of Advertisers. John J. Perkins & Son, 115 W. 30th St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. WHOLESALE FLORISTS — Continued. .New York. John I. Raynor, 49 W. 28th St., New York. I'^oi page see List of Advertisers. W. F. Sheridan, 39 W. 28th St.. New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Traenrtly & 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. Philadelpitia. W. E. McKissick, 1221 Filbert St., Phila- delphia, Pa. P'or page see List of Advertisers. Lio Niessen Co., 1217 Arch St., Phlla- delphia. Pa. Fur page see List of Advertisers. S. S. Peunock, 1612-18 Ludlow St., Phila- delphia, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. Edward Reid, 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 PLUM. NANA AND SPRENGERI; ROYAL PALMS. Valahu (^'onservatory. Yalaha. Fla. For p.i;.'!' .-ie*? List of Advertisers. BERMUDA HARRISII AND AZORES FREESIA. Jos. Breck & Sons. Cor])., Boston, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. CANE STAKES. Wm. Elliott & Sons. New Y'ork. For page see List of Advertisers. CARNATION VICTORY^ " Gultnianii >t Wi-bcr. Xfw York. Fur p:ii;o see List iit AdviTtisers. CATTLEYAS JUST ARRIVED. Lager & Hurrell. Summit, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. DAYTON SOUVENIR: PICTORIAL DIRECTORY. H. M. Altick, Mgr.. Dayton. Ohio. For page sc< List of Advertisers. FERNS IN FLATS. Mrllutchlson & Co., 17 Murray" St., N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. FIELD GROWN CARNATION PLANTS. Chicago Carnation Company. Joliet. 111. For page see List of .\dvertisers. LILY BULBS AND CYCAS STEMS. J. M. Thorburn & Co.. 3:! Barclay St., .N. Y. For page see List of .\dvertisers. PEAT, MOSS AND SILVER SAND. C. W. Browuell & Co., Walden, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. POT GROWN STRAWBERRY PLANTS. Wilfrid Wheeler, Concord, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. POPULAR PANSIES. Johnson Seed Company, I'blladelpbia, Pa. For page see I^ist of Advertisers. VIOLETS, SMILAX. J. C. S— As private gar- dener on place wlivre tlii're is a range of greejilioiiscs. Best of references. Over 7 years in last place. Expert rose grower. Married. Address J. J., eaiH! HORtlCUL- TUIiK. WANTED— A few specimen plants of Polypodlum Aureum. William W. Edgar Co., Waverley, Mass, WANTED — Young, single man for fruit range. Palms and Violet Houses. Wages $50.00. Reply to E. J. C. Office of HOR- TICULTURE. WANTED— Young single man for Green- house, who understands grapes. Wages $3.5.00 and board. Replv to R. M. C„ Of- fice of HORTICULTURE. WANTED— Young man, 22 to 26, to work in greenhouses; $55.00 per month. Reply to E. D. B., Office of HORTICUL- TURE. CATALOGUES RECEIVED. Georse Hollis, South Weymouth, Mass. Li.st of peonies, standard varieties and seedlings. Perennial Gardens' Company, To- ledo, Ohio. General catalogue of seeds, bulbs and plants, among the latter being rose Anna Mueller, "the new, ever-blooming Pink Baby Ram- bler." GREENHOUSES BUILDING AND PROJECTED. Jamaica. N. Y. — John Stevenson, one house Baltimore, Md. — John Cook, rose house. Topeka, Kan. — J. E. Rodman, ad- ditions. Belleville, 111.— A. S. Halstead, range of houses. Ames, la. — Olsanville Greenhouses, one house. New Bedford, Mass. — E. Y. Pierce, one house. Chillicothe, Mo. — R. L. Isherwood, two houses. Florence, Neb. — George Sorenson, two houses. Minneapolis, Minn. — T. H. Hall, four houses. Chambersburg, Pa. — Byer Bros., three houses. Shfiman, Texas — Byrne Floral Co., throe houses. Chijjpewa Falls, Wis.— F. S. Wie- gand. one house. Washington, D. C. — F. H. Kramer, three rose houses. Elmira. N. Y.— U. S. Cut Flower Company, four houses. Owensboro, Ky. — Nanz Floral Com- pany, one house 25x100. Indianapolis, Ind. — Berterman Bros., 211.11(111 square feet of glass. Baltimore, Md. — Erdman & Ulrich, rose and carnation house 22x17,5. liraintrce, Mass. — H. Waldecker & Bro., two houses, each 180 feet long. Columbia City, Ind. — A. J. Wagoner, range of greenhouses at new loca- tion. New Concerns, Anacostia, D. C. — S. H. Lucas, four houses, 10.000 feet glass. Washington, D. C. — Fowler & Son, 6,000 ft. for vegetable forcing. 825,885. 825,895. 826,191. LIST OF PATENTS, Issued July 17, 1906. Pruning Device. Jefferson Allen, Kennebunkport, Me. Glass Roof. Johnannes De- genhardt, Berlin, Germany. Apparatus for Separating Seeds. Edson Potter, Greensbtirg, Ind. The Webster Floral Company of Hamilton, Ont., is reported tc have made an assignment. 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 CEMENT BENCHES Built Under the Pult Patents Orders taken now. Send exact dimensions of the benches you want to rebuild or put in a new house. I et us figure what we can furnish the liench at. A cement bench lasts a lifetime. Constructed so it can be moved at any lime and anywhere. All work guaranteed. This bench will be on exhibition at Dayton. WM. F. KASTING, 383-387 Elllcott Street. BUFFALO. N. Y. July 28, 1906 horticulturb: 95 '^6e«^vVe\V^rg5Xe, f IMrUOVEli Greenhouse Boiler, 35 Erie Street, CHICAGO. Boilers made of the best material; shell, firebox sheets and heads of steel; water space all around \ front, sides and back. Write for information. CYPRESS SASH BARS 32 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. STEARMS LUMBER CO. NEPONSET, BOSTON, MASS. BOSTON PLATE & WINDOW GLASS CO. GREENHOUSE 6LASS German and American 261 to 287 A St., BOSTON 20-22 Canal St. GREENHOUSE^NSTRUCTION LUMBER John C. noninger Co. 117 E. Blackhawk St., CHICAGO NOW IS THE TIME TO INSURE TOUR GLASS AGAINST DAMAGE BY HAIL. For particulars address John G. Eslef, Saddle RIvor, N. J. n *>*«) 10,000 ROSES from 400 plants, cut from January ist to April 14th in this house — "firsts" only counted. It was the gar- dener's first experience with U-Barhouses— he declares with us that U-BAR GREENHOUSES Are the Best Greenhouses Built because there's not a house their equal in growing possibilities — none as easy to grow in. WE ARE THE 'OLE MAKERS OF U-BAR GREENHOUSES PIERSON U=BAR COMPANY Designers and Builders U-BAR GREENHOUSES Metropolitan BIdg., 4th Ave. and 23rd St. NEW YORK For HEATING ANY DESCRIPTION OF BUILDING BY STEAM OR HOT WATER ©BSIslKlE'if KIl^aTISM IMlAKHmHa(g'in5JEI[KI© (§@o NEW YORK OFFICE III FIFTH AVE , 74 FRANKLIN ST. BOSTON BOSTON OFFICE REMOVED TO 188-200 FRANKLIN ST.. COR. PEARL. WEATHERED COHPANY BOX 789. NEW YORK GREENHOUSE BUILDING AND HEATING Send for Catalogue. SEND FOR CATALOGUE OF SOOLLAY HOT WATER and STEAM BOILERS JOHN A. SCOLLAY 73 and 75 Myrtle Avenue BOROUGH OF BROOKLVN, N. V. OITT TO BUYERS Patronize our advertisers, they will treat you riaiht 96 HORTICULTURE July 28, 1906. AND A Carpenter can, of course, erect your greenhouse, but suppose he is not a greenhouse carpenter, isn't it reasonable that the value of our experience will be of value to you? Our erecting force is the best to be had, and you had better have the best. HITCHINGS AND CO. GREENHOUSE DESIGNERS AND BUILDERS. MaDufnclurprs of Hpalinil and Venlllatlnii Apparulus. 1170 Broadway, NEW YORK. I T miiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiriiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiL* I MASTIGA I 2 (rATENTFI- ^ I For Glazins Greenhouses | ittftitlittt s m:: A LITTLE ADDITION TO YOUR INFORMATION on paint might save you a good bit of money. For instance: suppose you used a lead this spring that was not only whiter than any other, but took up two to three gallons more oil to every too lbs. Its plain to see, that lead will go iust that much farther — that's our kind of lead. Lord & Burnham Co. GREENHOUSE DESIGNERS and MANUFACTURERS 1133 BROADWAY, cor. 26th Street. N. y. Boston Branch: 819 Tremont Building That's the lead that makes the "Stay Put Paint" which is told about in our " Stay Put"' boolcict. Send lor it. Ittt ttttit h -t 3 Manufacturer! onh' v i F. 0. PIERCE COMPANY = = 1 70 Fulton street, New York = ~ Agcncici in all the Principal Cities Z 2 of the United States and Canada. S 5 WRITE FOR CIRCULAR — I JOSEPH BRECK & SONS I 5 BOSTON, MASS, | = DISTRIBUTORS FOR NEW ENGLAND. § nlllllllllllillllliiiiiiiilliiiiiiiMiiiiiiiiiiiiiR .PATENTSl TradexnarKs and CopyrigHts Send your business direct to Washin^on. Saves time and insure- better service. Personal attention guaranteed. Twentv-five vcars' active practice. SPECIALTY: "WorlcinEon the Failures of Other*;." SIGGERS & SIGGERS VATENT LAWYERS Box 9. National Union Building Washington, D. C. We have on hand large quantities of Orchid Peat, Rotted Peat, Azalea Peat, Leaf-Mould, Live Spliagnum Moss for I >rchids, Silver Sand, Green Clump Moss, etc. Also Baled Moss for Design Work and Nursery ; 5 and 10 Bbl. Bales. Secure the best at the lowest prices. Samples gratis. Jobbers' list on application. C. W. BROWNELL&CO., WALDEN, N. Y. STANDARD FLOWER POTS Packed in small crates, easy to haadie. Price per crate 15002 in.pots in crate 54 Pnce per crate 1 70 7 in. pots in crate 94.30 608 " " 3.00 HAND MADE 48 9 in. pots in crate $3.6a 48 10 *' '* 4.8* 24 II " ** 3.60 24 '2 " " 4,80 17 14 " " 4.80 c- . 6 16 " " 4.50- ^iced pans, same pnce as pots. Send for price list of Cyhnders for Cut flowers, Hanging Baskets, Lawn Vase?i etc. Ten percent. off for. ash with nrder. Address Himngrer Brns.,Pottcry,Fort Edward.N.Y. August RotkeriSons, Agts., 31 Barclay St., N. f. City. •50°»K " " 525 1500 j54 " " e.oo 10003 *' " s.oo 800 35^ " '■ 5.80 5004 <-50 3205 *-5l 1446 " " .16 Standard Flower . . POT5 i If your greenhouses are within 500 miles o( the Capit- 1, write us, we can save you money W. H. ERNEST, 2S!h and M Streets, WASHINeiON, D. C. Holds Class Firmly Sae the Point a^" PEERLESS ei»BlnK Tolnti are tbebMt. N" righi, or :,rii, Boi of I 000 poiuu 7^ ou. pofltpald. IIENBV A.DREER, 714 ChMtMBt B4..mi..,P^ NEVV Prunus pendula. eyofeafo the^ flORISZFUNTJMAN, Ijf^CAPE Garden £i sJf/ndred /p/e/'a^ Go/ TO//, Mass. (Ji/bscr/ph'on, H00\ 98 HORTICULTURE August 4, 1906 What Are You Talking About? BUSINESS MEN Are in Business for wliat there is in it— NOT for friendship or sentiment. ALL ADVERTISERS need to know whether the medium they are em- ploying has popularity and prestige. Here are a few expressions of opinion, unsolicited, selected from many hundreds, as to what the busi- ness men think of HORTICULTURE. "KOIR YEARS MORE."— Afraid you will charge moie 1)y and by, so now extend our subscriptiou for four years.— O. C. ' "GETS BETTER ALl. THE TIME."— Please send HORTI- CULTURE on. Will pay for it. I.ilio it very much. Gets better all the time.— S. J. "WORTH THE PRICE."— Notify when this expires, as I want to renew. This discussion on mechanical watering is worth the price.— L. A. District of Columbia. "THE GREATEST I».\I'ER OUT."— Inclosed find $1 to pay ifor H(JRTICUI-Tri{i;. the greatest paper out on scientific flori- ?culture: it is all right.— H. L. j. Nebraska. ! "CHECK FOR THREE YEARS."— Inclosed please find check ■ for three dollars (J.S.OO) for which send HORTICULTURE for fthree years from date, January 1, 1906.— W. A. : "A GR.%>iD ACHIEVEMENT."— I think your magazine a grand I achievement. Would not be without It. Enclosed please And one 'tiollar for renewal of my subscription.— B. O. C. "IS GREATLY' VALUED."— We are anxious to assure you ' that your magazine Is greatly valued in this office for its very in- ,-. teresting contents, and we wish to congratulate you upon the high standard attained.— K. O. "THE BEST PUBLISHED."— Inclosed please find one dollar for subscription to HORTICDLTURE. We are great admirers of your journal; I think it the best published in the Interest of the profession; others think the same.— P. A. J. "APPRECIATED."— Enclosed is an order for one dollar for ■' HORTICULTURE. Would have sent sooner but have been away. X I am very much in love with yotir paper ami appreciate the col- ored plates. It Is growing better each week and no tlorist could ■ do without its valuable help in gardening in any line. — S. J. "THE BEST THINGS."— Dear Sir:— I have pleasure in enclos- ' Ing the current year's subscription to HORTICI'LTURE, and wish yon continued success in the publication. Some of the recent articles which have there appeared, such as the discussion over the im- provement vs. deterioration of varieties and species, are among the best things in current horticultural literature of the day. yours very truly, K. W. F. SOME ADVERTISERS have used our columns. Many others will soon do so. It may be an incentive to the courage of the latter to know how their more enterprising rivals have fared. These testimonials were NOT ASKED FOR. ; "I'LjWTS \I,L liONK."— HORTICULTURE: Discontinue our ad. Plants all gone. Ohio. Send bill to us and oblige. HAMMERSCHMIDT ..t CLARK. "SOLD OlT."—HORTirrLTURE:— Please cut out our advs., asl all mv stock is sold out. Send me the bill. Yours truly, ; New York. S. A. PIXKSTONE. I "FIFTEEN TO ONE."— Dear Sir: Inclosed find $1 to placel my ad. in paper one more week. Have sold .$13 worth already fromj my j-1 ad. of last week. Y"ours truly. Massachusetts. G. H. W. "T.IKB .\LL WE HAVE."— We have jusi received an order; from your ad. for over idxio plants: that will take all the seedlings' we have and small pots. Very truly, .New York. A. RELYEA & SON. "PERFECTLY SATISFIED."— If the HORTICULTURE will get me the same results In advertising this year as it did the past year, I will be perfectly satisfied. Respectfully yours, \ New Jersey. ANT. C. ZVOLANEK. "ONE OF TWO."— Gentlemen : — From our recent gladiolus ad- vertisement, inserted in three trade papers, but two of the three so far as we know brought us anv orders. One of the two was HORTICULTURE. Yours truly. New York. WM. ELLIOTT & SONS. "PLEASED WITH RESULTS." — Editor HORTICULTURE: Dear Sir:— I am very much pleased with the results obtained from my "ad" In HORTICULTURE. From one insertion I obtained orders for over 5,000 geraniums and over $100 worth of Hoston ferns. Yours truly, Ma.ss. H. N. EATON. "DID MOST SATISFACTORY BUSINESS."— Editor HORTI- CULTURE:— Concerning our advertising for this year we are glad to state that just as soon as we have looked over our stock of bulbs you shall certainly hear from us, as we did most satisfactory business through you last season. Virginia. Very truly, POAT BROS. "HORTICULTURE IS THE BEST MEDIUM."— Editor HOR- TICULTURE: We must discontinue our large advertiscnn'iit this week in order to catch up with the orders we have received since Its first insertion. We find that HORTICULTURE is the best medium for advertlsiug that we have ever had. Mass. H. H. BARROWS & SON. ".\ TREMENDOUS INQUIRY."- The tremendous Inquiry for Harrisil whii-h our advertisement in your paper has caused cou- pled with the fact that we are now entirely sold out compels us to request you to take out our advertisement. Respectfullv Vfuirs. New York. WM. HA(;EMANN & CO. Don't let any trade paper dictate your business policy. business for what there is in it. Business men are in ADVERTISE IN HORTICULTURE August 4, I'JUG HORTICULTURE 99 ? WE ARE HEADQUARTERS FOR. f POT CROWN ; STRAWBERRY PLANTS 2 Direct from GROWER to CUSTOMER ^ Vour choice from the best fifteen varieties arrown T in New England. ^ Our price list tells all about them and is free 1 to all. Write or telephone. I f f f WILFRID WHEELER Tel. 154-3 Concord CONCORD, MASS. « FINE SILVER CUPS and TROPHIES For Exhibition Awards, Sporting Events, etc. FINEST ASSORTMENT IN THE COUNTRY FROM THE BEST MANUFACTURERS AND AT LOWEST PRICES. THORNTON BROS., LAWRENCE, MASS. ? PLANT NOW LILIUM HARRISII FOR EARLY FORGING We uffer somo extra choice Lllluiu Harrisll which has heen grown for us fnim the original pure stock. This is the liind or stocli that you want for the very earliest forcing, as it is the true, original Harrisii. The small sizes— 5-7s and 6-7s— are particularly desirable for this purpose, as they will flower more quickly than the larger bulbs. If you want to get a lit- tle of the original, pure Harrisii. try a case or two of this. .\s our slor-k of this is limited, we can offer only a few cases to a single buyer. If you have been dissatisfied with the Harrisii that you have forced heretofore, try a case or two of this, and seo if it is not more than worth the difference in price over the stock that you have been buying. In order- ing, ask for the pure selected strain of original Harrisii, which we oHer as follows: 5 to 7 inch bulbs. 400 to the case, ?17.00 per case 6 to 7 •' " 350 17.50 " " 7 to 0 " " 200 oii.du " EASTER COMES EARLY THIS YEAR-MARCH 3Ut and a great many growers will want to use Harrisii instead of Longiflorum so" as to be sure to have the plants in flower in time, as the season Is going to be short for Japan Longi- florum The crop of Harrisii this year is the shortest it has been in years, and in view of the extra demand, we advise those wlio have not already covered their requirements to lose no time doing so. For very earliest forcing— Christmas and later— we recom- mend the pure Harrisii offered above, but for later forcing, for Easter our customers will find the regular stock offered bel;)w first-class stock— much better than the average stock usually offered. We can quote the regular stock as follows:— 6 to 7 inch bulbs. 33.j to the case, $13.30 per case FREESI.V REFRACTA ALBA, the true white variety. Now really. Finest Bermuda-grown stock. $1.00 per 100; $7.5o" per 1,000. BEUMViU.A BUTTERCUP OX.ILIS. ?1.00 per 100; $7.50 per 1,000. F. R. PIERSON CO. Tarrytown-on-Hudson - New York New Crop of my Christmas Flowering SWEET PEA SEED Christmas Pink and Hlorence Denzer, pure white, will be ready August I8t. Those two well-known varieties are raised by over 2000 florists all over the world. — Here is one, out of many letters received: Dear Sir: My sweet peas, which I raised from your seed, received the highest award at the Carnation Exhibit in Boston, being over 18 inches long. JOHN T. GALE, Tewksbury. Mass. Price 1-4 lb. 75c.; per lb. $2.00 HAILED FREE New Christmas Flowering Hybrids, 20 to 30 colors, mostly blue, salmon, purple, lavender, in mixtures; also Mrs. Edle Wild, carmine, separate color. 1 Trade pkt. $1.00, 5 Trade pkts. $4.00; not more than 5 pkts. taken in order to each cus- tomer Just now. Those new hybrids are Just as free bloomers as Christmas Pink and Florence Denzer. some much larger, and received first class Certificate of Merit by the Mass. Horticultural Society, Bos- ton, March 24. All seed originated with me Is sold In my original sealed pkts., with cultural direction, to the growers, but none for seedsmen for propagating Orders filled strictly in rotation. ANT. C. ZVOLANEK Bound Brook, N. Jersey Look through the Buyers' Directory and Ready Reference Guide. You will find some good offers there also. 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 Conilets. Ask for special list of plants grown for the American trade. John Waterer & Sons are the great exhibitors of Rhododendrons Ir London. ARTHUR GOWEE GLADIOLUS SPECIALIST Mcadowvale Farm HAS UNDER CULTIVATION OVER lOO ACRES COMPRISING The Best Mixtures, Collections and Named Varieties in Existence. Write for 1906 Catalog WILLIAM PLUMB Landscape Gardener m Horticultural Expert Estates Large and Small Laid Oul, Graded and Planted St. James Building, 1133 Broadway NEW YORK Chrysanthemums Wanted I50 Pink Ivory 250 White Ivory 250 Bonmaffon Good Stock Ready to Plant Out F.E. PALMER BROOKLINE, MASS. COVERNORHERRICK BULBS BULBS Vegetable Plants The MEW VIOLET The finest single, the freest bloomer, the greatest money maker ever offer for sale. Write me today. Idoz., $2.00: 100, $10.00: 1000, $75.00; 5,000 or more at $60.00 per 1.000 M. le . c A. le iv T o 3V Originator and Introducer WILLOUGHBY, O. I'lease ask for my special oiler about Hyacinths, Tulips, Crocus, etc. K. VELTHUYS Hlllegom, Holland iULBS BULBS WHOLESALE ONLY SWEET POTArO. CABBAGE, TOMATO, PEPPER, CELERY All kinds of Vegetable Plants. Best Plants, Lowest Prices Can ship direct by all express companies insuring low express rates. Write for Prices- Send list of your needs in Vegetable Plants and we will give you special low prices. PLAINFIELD NURSERY, Plainfield, Indiana 100 HORTICULTU RE August 4, 190& HOTH OUS E GRAPE VINES, fine strong, two and three year old canes, Black Hamburg, Muscat Alexandria and other varieties. Rose Hill Nurseries, NEW ROCHELLE, N. Y. KILLARIMEY The most profitable Rose to date. Strong, thrifty young plants. $10 per 100. $90 per i.ooo SIEBRECHT&SON Rose Hill Nursery NEW ROCHELLE. N. Y. KOSTER'S BLUE SPRUCE Perfect specimens, 5 to 9 feet hlj^h, transplanted ; write for prices J. H. TROY, New Rochelle, N. Y. DAHLIAS. Now is the tim« 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 HERBFrT & SON, Successors to L. K. Peacock, Inc. A.TCO, IV. J. Now Ready ZIrnglebel's Prize Pansy Seeds in trade packages, Sl.OOeach. (iiant Mar- ket, 2000 seeds; (Jiaut Fancy, noo seeds. Full directidiis with eacli iiarka>;e. AUGUSTUS ZIRNGIEBEL, Needham, Mass. Lady H. Campbell & California, out of 2^2 in. pots. Fine healthy stock. J2.00 per 100: $18.00 per 1000 Smilax 2,', in. $1 25 per too : $10. 00 per 1000 J. C. Schmidt Co., Bristol, Pa. CANE STAKES FRESH CARLOAD FRO.T THE BRAKES $6.00 per 1000 WM. ELLIOTT & SONS 201 Fulton Street • New York GRAND EXHIBITION GLADIOLUS BLOOMS At Horticultural Hall, Boston, August IBth, also at EXHIBITION HALL, DAYTON, during S. A. F. Convention, AUGUST 21 to 24. Named Varieties a Specialty. Dolnot miss seeing "America." Write to us for Prices on Cut Gladiolus. JOHN LEWIS CHILDS, FLORAL PARK, N. Y. Lilium Harrisii LiliumLongiflorum and all other bulbs for tiorists. i^end us your requirements tor special prices. Cycas Revoluta Stems ffMiii ,l;i|.an Si/i' Ciltiull. aii'l price.s on iipi-li- ASPARACUS PLUMOSUS NANUS $3.6" per I'mO .seeds. J. M. THORBURN & CO. 33 Barclay St., NEW YORK WARNAAR & CO. Sassenheim, Holland (Irowers of D. N. Van Sion, S. N. Golden Spur, Peonies Duchesse de Nemours, Festiva Maxima, Marie Lemoine (Calot), Canary, Lady Leonora Bramwell, Mons. Charles Leveque (award of Merit London 1906), Spirea Gladstone, Superbe, etc. A BARGAIN FOR YOU They'll Trot All RIsfht 1500 Am. Beauty, 3;i in. pots, $5 per 100, $40 per 1000. 600 Am. Beauty, 2;-^ in. pots, $3 per 100. The lot for $15. 1500 Bride, 2|, in. pots, 1500 Bridesmaid, zyi in. po'.s, $2.50 per 100, $20 per 1000. CASH WITH ORIiER. LAWRENCE COTTER, Castle Grove Greenhouses, DANVILLE, PA. 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. Cataioj^ue mailed on request. M. H. WALSH ROSE SPECIALIST WOODS HOLE. MASS. 100 lOOO RICHMOND ROSE 2]i in. $12.00 $100.00 KAISERIN " " 4.00 35.00 VARIEGATED LAWSON R.C. 6.00 50.00 ENCHANTRESS 3.00 25.00 QUEEN and LAWSON 2.00 18.00 E. H. PYE, FLORIST UPPER NYACK. IS. Y. CARNATIONS. Field grown plants. Ready now. Prosperity and Qcnevieve Lord. $r' ^i per ico. The H. WEBER & SONS CO. OAKLAND - MARYLAND R' GERANIUMS OOTEb lL TTINGS ior faUdcliver>' iii any quao- ■ lity. Orders solicited now. Send for list. Smilax, Plu.mosus, Robustus and Sprengerii. Carefully grown; ready June 15th to September islh^ at moder;>te prices. Send for list. ALBERT M. HERR, LANCASTER, PA. PEONIES. Queen Victoria (the cold storasse tiower) $9.00 per PMK Festiva Maxima. S (i.fHi per Kxi. Fraj- rans (the hlnom producer;, $6.i«i per i(»i. For l'"«i rates per liKi. Adiantum Fai-leyense, F!"f Speci. mens, f IS.'Ki to f J4,(«i per duZ. .1 3-4 in. pots.S.sooiHT 100; 2 1-2 in. pots, $16.10 per 100. Pandanus Vellchll, 50c-, $1.00, $1..5o and $2..vi eacli. Ufod value g;uaran- teed. Cash with order from unknown correspondents. J. A. PETERSON McHenry Avenue, Westwood, Cincinnati, O. WASHINGTON, D. C. QUDE'5 JUST TO HAND a me impi Ttati >n of in all CATTLEYA SCHRODER/E Also on liand C. Mendelli, C. Trian^e, C. labJata, C. eigas, liardyana t>pe. Odonto. crispum. Pacho type, will arrive in about -^ weeks' time. C. Hosslae, C. Oaskelliana, C. Speciosissltna. Jl'ri'if^or our Pri\ c L/st. It Tinli zntertst you Carrillo& Baldwin, Orchid Qrowersd: Importers Secaucus, N. J, ORCHIDS J^aryt'St I m fmrtfrft, IC.rptn'tvrs, iitunrvvs anil Jft/hritlists in tht' Jt'orlil Sander, ^t. Albans, England and 235 Broadway, Room I NEW YORK CITY ^liiniTimmniiiiiiiiiiiiiii nmiiiiiiini O R C HI I D S I vSmall Ferns I E In 2 1-2 in pots. Ready S I Palms, Rubbers = S and i Araucarias I WM. W. EDGAR CO., | = Waverley, Mass. | illllllliillllilliiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiliiT Arrived in Superit Condliion Cattleya Dowiana, C. Gigas, C. Mossiae, C. Percival- lana, C Speciosissima, C. labiata, C. Eldorado, C. suberba, C. Leopoldii, and many others Write for Prices S LAGER & HURRELL, SUMMIT, N. J. Just to Hand FINE inPORTATION of Bay Trees, Box Trees Standards and Pyramids Euonymus, Evergreens NEW PRICE LIST ON^PPLICATIOH JULIUS ROEHRS CO., Importers RUTHERFORD, N.J. ARAUCARIAS A SPECIALTY. 6000 of tlie choicest on iiand at llie following lowest cash prices: Excelsa, S«->n. pots. 3-4 'lers, .c 10 14 io. high, 50 to 60 CIS.. 6-in. pots, 4-6 tiers, 16 to n in. high.S .TS.Si ooto $'"5each. Compacta Robusta, veiy fine, 6-7 in. pots, S'.as, $1.5°. $'-75, ti.co each. Glauca, 6-7 in..$ too, $ i.s;, $1.50 each. Kentia Forsleriana ajd Belmoreana, 6in., 30 to \o in high. 4 years old, it.ai., .?i.25 to Si. 50; made up, $2. 00 each. GODFREY ASCHMANN, 1012 Ontario St., Philadelphia. Boston Ferns, Fine Plants 5-ln. pots 35c. 6-in. pots 50c. 7-in. pots 65c. Immediate delivery. Cash with order. H. N. EATON SOUTH SUDBURY, MASS. Look through the Buyers' Directory and Ready Reference Guide. You will find some good offers there also. per loco Asparagus Plumosus Nanus, from flats $6.00 Large 3 in. Plumosus Nanus 18.00 The Royal Palm of Cuba 2.00 Sprengeri, from flats . . 6.00 YALAHA CONSERVATORIES Yalaha, Lake Co., FLORIDA Palms, Ferns and Decorative Plants Just received in fine condition a large consignment of Palms, Araucorios and Other foliage plants. W'e also have to offer some strong bushy Ferns for Dishes in variety; also Pandanuses, Dracsnas, Marantas, Crotons and Bedding Plants. Wholesale Price List on application. A. LEUTHY & CO. IMPORTERS and EXPORTERS GROWERS and DEALERS Perkins Street Nurseries, Roslindaie BOSTON, MASS. NEPHROLEPIS WHITMANl 2 1-4 in., $25 per 1 00 H. H. BARROWS & SON, Florists WHITMAN, MASS. Tliere Is BUT ONE FERN besides the BOSTONIENSIS and that Is NEPHROLEPIS WHITMANl It is ahead of them all. Having ordered a large .luantity I can fill your orders at siiort notice. Price $25 per 100 $200 per 1000 S. S, SKIDELSKY, 824 No. 24th St., PHIUDELPHIA Florists 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. McCONNELL 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- ships or elsewhere recelre special attention. Telephone Calls, 340 and 341 38th St. Cable Address, ALEXCONNELL JOHN BREITMEYER'S ^=SONS^= Cor. Miami and Gratiot Aves. DETROIT, MICH. Artistic Designs . . . Higli Grade Cut Blooms We cover all Michigan points and good sections of Ohio, Indiana and Canada Qeo. H. Cooke FLORIST Connecticut Avenue and L Street WASMINaTON. D. C. FRED C. WEBER FLORIST OLIVE STREET ^»» i-UUlO, iuU. Established 1873 Lone Distance Phone Bell Lladell «7i E> Y^ I^ E S Flowers or Design Work DELIVERED IN ALIiANY AND VICINITY ON TELEGRAPHIC ORDER. 11 NORTH PEARL ST., ALBANY, N.Y. SAMUEL MURRAY Florist Coates House Conservatory lOir BROADWAY, KANSAS CITY, Ma Both 'Phones 2670 Mafn August 4, 1906 horticulture: 103 Orchid Seedlings The most fascinating phase of orchidology is un- doubtedly now the raising of hybrids. The romance of the imported specimen has largely passed, or ha-j been transferred to the not less interesting field at home. "Natural selection" working on seemingly accidental lines has produced many beautiful forms ; what then are the possibilities of intelligent selection guided by n fair- ly large deposit of practical experience? The prrspect is illimitable; thirty years ago Dominy and Sedcn pio- neered the way and already the nomenclature oP hy- brids is the despair of the ordinary mind and, as vis- itors to Messrs. Sanders and Charlesworth's of Eng- land may see, millions of seedlings are on the way. Un- explored regions may still yield new genera or new va- rities of old species, but their interest will largely lie in the scope they offer to the hybridizer; the rediscov- ery of Cypripedium Faireaniim for which such a large sum was offered was purely on account of its value as a parent. The progeny raised before its loss being of such unique form it remained a most desirable variety for ampler exploitation. Typical forms may become rare in many regions, but any fear as to the total ex- tinction of orchids is groundless; the development of hybrids in any case will speedily be the main source of supply which will give nature a chance to replenish her depopulated fields and woods. There are strong arguments in favor of hybrids; they are imdoubtedly more vigorous in constitution and more amenable to greenhouse treatment than imported plants. The wise selection of healthy parents, the weeding out of weakly seedlings, the fostering care of the operator, together with the impetus of a new indi- vidualized life, all tend to breed a race, quicker in growth, more free in flowering and altogether more adaptable to treatment. To the amateur there can be no more interesting work than to experiment; there is ample room for all though the possibilities of pecuniary returns are remoter than they were, seeing that every available variety has been or is being worked upon by the trade. Sander's revised list of hybrids is an invaluable guide to beginners. There is much pleasure in having a few of one's own on the way; they will need much careful attention but when after patient waiting the flower buds unfold, the pre-natal anxieties are succeeded by the pa- rental joy. Cypripediums, which are the most easily raised, may be flowered in three years, dendrobiums in five years, cattleyas in five or six years, odontoglo.'soms in from seven to nine years ; this is the minimum time, for it must be borne in mind that always a few take the lead but usually the rest follow two years or more after the above dates. Bigeneric crosses are useless except in closely allied species, for, though pods may form, they will not develop true seed and it is a serious drain on the plants. It is useless to try to cross cypripediums with cattleyas or phalaenopsis with odontoglossums, but laelia, epidendrum, sophronites with cattleya and vice vera, cochlioda x odontoglossum, phaius x calanthes have been reared. Odontoglossums present the most difficult though profitable orchids to raise. Now as to the operation. A strong, healthy plant should be selected as seed parent and the time chosen a bright morning a few days after the flower has opened. Care should be taken to see that the pollen to be trans- ferred be ripe when it will be of a soft, adhesive nature and may be taken by a pointed stick slightly moistened at the tip and placed carefully upon the sticky surface of the stigma, which in the case of cypripediums is on the under side. The pollen of the seed bearer must also be removed; afterwards the flower must be kept dry. The flowers of both parents will speedily wither and it may be taken as a sign that the cross is effected if the bearer withers in four or five days. The seed vessel should now be exposed to full sunlight, but as this in many cases would be fatal to the plant, a piece of pa- per may be slit through the seed stalk to shade the plant ; the seed should be sown at once, and if th;; com- post of the parent plant be in good condition with not too much sphagnum on it, this will serve as the best place to sow. The surface should be moist before sowi ing. With the aid of a microscope the swelling of the tiny globules and the emergence of the first embiyonic leaf may be noted; when large enough to handk they may be pricked off round the side of thumb pots which should be prepared some months beforehand, plunging these in a larger pot and placed in a moist shady posi- tion. Wliere practicable the best place for seedlings is a low warm stove, with a water tank in place of stage, placing strips of wood across for the young plant- . The advantage of this method is that the plants are kept moist without frequent watering, which often is fatal to the tiny plants. The seedlings delight in a soft, sweet, well-broken compost of peat, moss and sand with ample drainage and not too much pot room the first two years, after which their progress will be very rapid under normal conditions. The flowering may always offer a great surprise, but though very beautiful the variety may not be specially valuable, but the undoubt- ed vigor of hybrids make them desirable additions for cut flower purposes. The demand fo- rare hybrids is still growing and they are eagerly sought at fancy prices, but it may be said to rest upon somewhat unstable foundations, but orchids for the purposes of cut flowers have a more as- sured and permanent future; their lasting value is widely known, they give a touch of distinction to all floral arrangements and, covering during their flower- ing period every month in the year, they meet a great need in the floral department. There is a growing de- mand for orchids at popular prices, and the day is not far distant when the growing of hybrids of free flower- ing varieties will be a large and profitable source of in- O^cLncJL Si. l>^.jufc— 104 HORTICULTURE August 4. 1906 HORTICULTURE AN ILLUSTRATED JOURNAL DEVOTED TO THE FLORIST, PLANTSMAN, LANDSCAPE GARDENER AND KINDRED INTERESTS HORTICULTURE PUBLISHING CO. II HAMILTON PLACE, BOSTON, MASS. Telephon*^ Oxford 292 WM. J. STEWART. Editor and Manager. No more conclusive proof of an iutelli- Organized use- lic'iit, progressive, horticultural coni- fuiness niunity can bo asked for than is afforded in a wide-awake, spirited florists' or hor- ticultural organization. Whether it be called a florists' club or a liorticultural society, matters little, so long as it stands for the encouragement of that sentiment the natural siMjui'nce of which is attractive homes, a better appreciation of the lieauty and usefulness of garden en- vironment, abundance of flowers in tbe house at all times and at every social occasion, ]iublic or private, and that it brings together for familiar and friendly in- tercourse those who are engaged in pursuits of this nature. From the start. HORTICULTURE has given One way to niuch attention to securing and devoted a prosperity special department in its reading columns to recording items of interest in connec- tion with the clubs and societies, setting the paoe for all its competitors in this respect and, as is well known, has editorially and otherwise done all in its power to incite and foster this form of organized activity, believing that through this nii-ans and on bhese lines will be found always one of the moist productive avenues to substantial prosperity in every sense for those engaged in the hor- ticultural industries. We helicve that the more fully this sentiment is cherished by the craft the more rapid will be the advancement of commercial liorticidture. It is not to be expected fliat ewry member Stand by the of an organization will entertain idoutical ship views as to how it shall conduct its busi- ness or as to what its specific policies shall be. Neither can unanimity be looked for in the choice of officers. Elections will always bring disappointment to somebody, and there will be at all times elements in the society whose views are not in harmony with other elements bttt whose equal privilege it is to have their preferred candidates and to work for their success. A jirolific cause of disaster to many of the smaller organi- zations is the disposition to desert it when one cannot have his own way. Wliy not accept these disappoint- ments philosophically, forgetting them in the desire to do one's part towards the ultimate general good ? Let us keep in mind the fact that there are numberless ways in v.'hich the prosperity of a club may be promoted, and that it is not so much which of these is given precedence or wlio is in control, as it is that whatever is done is done persistently and thoroughly, and that, for the time being, all hands stay on deck, each ready and solicitous to do his best for the one object on which there must lie no cavilling and on which all should "stand pat" — tlie prosperity of the organization. In no department of horlicul- Popular education in [wY■^^i work does ignorance seem moth killing more general and the need of education more apparent than as regards the various destructive insects and the means and method of their control. Some of the vague notions on this subject, which are not always confined to the amateur ranks, are comical in a way and might induce a hearty laugh if moth and beetle and scale fighting were not so serious a n\atter. The Lynn item gives an account of an excursion to the i>ynn Woods last Saturday by the Houghton Horticultural Society, in which the members were given a chance to ob.serve insect life under the di- rection of C. A. Clark. According to the Item's story, "at the close of the trip Mr. Clark sprayed a colony of gypsy moths, the insects curling up as life expired. The spraying illustrated the method followed to exterminate the pests." The Item forgot to say whether hot lye or high-proof vitriol was used in "spraying the moth," but the pen picture of the creature "curling up as life ex- pired." is a gem of artlessness. Coming as it does from so near the storm centre of the ninth ti-ouhle it is also a pretty discouraging evidence of misinformation on the jiart of those to whom the public are supposed to look for light. It brings to view an excellent field foi the dissemination of some of Superintendent Kirkland's "extermination" literature. The Single Purpose in the reading columns of this journal is to give intelligent readers the kind of miatter which will be of interest and benefit to them. This has been our policy from the start and explains why a new paper has so quickly won a reputation for good adw^rtBiing results. Every concern has its own way of doing business. Our Way is to aim constantly to catch the eye and the considera- tion of the best men in the trade — those who are buyers of first-class material and who can pay for what they buy. If you have goods to oflEer to that class of buyers then advertise the fact in Horticulture and You'll Get There August 4, 190G HORTI CULTU RE 105 Convention Topics DOINGS AT DAYTON. The officers of the Dayton club met last Friday morning at the exhibition grounds, in company with all conces- sionists, to make final contracts for lighting the grounds, etc. Everybody was astonished to see hiiw much Mr. Freudenberger and Mr. Has- sey have accomplished. Both of these gentlemen enjoy in this section of the (!Ountry the very best reputation, one as a landscape .sjardeuer. the other as a decorator. These unassuming youn« men. havin.g in charse besides about SOO acres of park land, in addition to making one new park of 12(l0 acres, the other of 400 acres, have spent everv spare moment in the most unselfish way for the benefit of the craft and the interests of this convention. A thousand thanks to Mr. Patterson, of the National Cash Register Co.. for his generosity in turnins over to Mr. Freudenberger his men, teams, tools, and materials free of char.a:e to beauti- fy the outdoor surroundines. It is through Jlr. Patterson's untiring ef- forts that the city of Dayton is in land- scaping what it is today. There are no more slums; no more tenements This, verily, is a City of Homes, throu.sh the untiring efforts of this gentleman in making the people love all that is great and good in nature, surrounding their homes with beautiful Mowers, shrubs and trees. Where will you find another man that will ask his most humble neighbor, "Please fix up your property," and if the poverty racket is brought forth ask this man's permission to fix up his property at his own expense and tell him to come to get his seeds and shrubs without cost? However, visitors at the con- vention will judge for themselves. At one of the last meetings of the Dayton club changes were made on the committee of interior decoration, and Mr. Freudenberger was chosen unanimously as chairman of the same. All were .glad to discover a hidden tal- ent and all were anxious to give him full swing to exercise his tastes and ability to the very fullest extent. People are waking up now to the beauty of perennial material and it is with regret that we say that outdoor exhibitors did not show up as well as was anticipated. A large lot of ground was gotten ready, but exhibitors stayed out, and finally the Dayton club passed a resolution to fill up the empty ex- hibition spaces. The smallest and most humble brought whatever he had and Mr. Freudenberger took it unto himself to plant out these empty spaces originally intended for exhibitors with the material that was forthcoming from the members of the Daytim Flor- ists' Club, as effectively as he could. As I said before, people are waking up to the value of perennials. Now, you gentlemen that neglected to make an outdoor exhibit send something for indoors. It will be well protected. If you can't send the plants send out flowers. It will open up new avenues of trade and will be quite instructive to a great many members who are not well versed as to the beauty and value of hardy material. Here is another pointer for the gen- tlemen of the horticultural building trade. Contracts will be let out this fall by one large concern alone for a $20,000 conservatory. The eyes of tins firm are centered on this convention. Now, gentlemen, be alive to the situa- tion and be in the swim. As before stated, the Dayton Flor- ists' Club will offer a few prizes for the best plans for landscape garden- ing. Enterprising landscape architects should take a few hundred feet of exhibition space and show examples of their work. Make the trade familiar with what you are doing and don't put your light under a bushel. We have to introduce novel features in every convention and this will be one most beneficial to all the trade. Come forward, if it is only with a few pencil sketches, and show to the members of this society what can be done with a small amount of money to make even the most humble home a thing of beauty and to help elevate citizenship and make better men and women of us all. J. B. HEISS. NEW YORK AND BOSTON TO DAYTON. The New York Central Lines have l)een selected by the New York Florists' Club as the official route for the above occasion. Rate of fare and one-third, on the certificate plan, has been authorized for the round trip. When purchasing tickets to Dayton, ask agent for a certificate, which, when properly vised at the meeting, will entitle you to ticket at one-third fare returning. The superior service of the New York Central Lines is shown below: gouig Berth l-v. Nl'w Yctrk .\ug. ■Jii. N. Y. Cou... 2.04 P.M. ,$17.25 $4.0il l.\. HiistdU Aug. 211, I). & A. K. K. 10.45 A.M. 19.25 I.v. Wiii-ci'Stor Aug. 20. 1!. & A. U. R .11.55 A.M. 18.25 I.\-. Spriugticid Aug. 211. H. &A U. U.. 1.11P.M. 17.25 Lv. I'ittsaold Aug. 20, H. A: A. It. U.. 2.50 P.M. 16.92 .... Ai'. AlhMiiV Aug. 20, II ^ A. R. R... 4.15 P.M I.v. Allinuy .\ug. 20. N. y. Ccn... 5.08 P.M. 15.75 4.00 I.v. S c h e uectady Aug. 20, N. Y. Ceu 5.36 P.M. 13.50 4.U0 Lv. mica Aug. 20, N. Y. Cen 7.09 P.M. 14.49 3.5U Lv. Svrnrusp Aug. 20, N. Y. Ceu... 8.24P.M. 13.43 3.U0 Lv. Uiiche.stei- Aug. 20, N. Y. Con... 10.00 P.M. 11.83 2.S0 .\r. liuffalo Aug. 20, N. Y. Cen.. .11.37 P.M Lv. liuffulo Aug. 2(1, L. S. & M. S. 11. 52 P.M. 10.45 2.50 \y. Daytou Aug. 21, I'.ig i Route. 8.55 A. M I';irlm- r:\i- seat from Bostou to Albauy, *I.0O; from Worcester, $1.00: from Spring- lield, 50c. ; from Pittsflcid, 25c. The members from New England points will note from above schedule that they will join the New York Florists' Club at Albany, thus afford- ing an opportunity of traveling to- gether, adding materially to the enjoy- ment of the trip. We desire to call your attention to the privileges granted in connection with tickets reading via these lines without additional cost. These tickets will be accepted for passage by the C. & B. Steamboat Line between Cleveland and Buffalo, also by the Hudson River Day Line or People's Night Line from Albany to New York, upon notice to the conductor. You will also be per- mitted to stop-over at Niagara Falls for a period not exceeding ten days. but tickets must be deposited with depot agent at Niagara Falls imme- diately upon arrival. Exclusive Pullman sleepers to run through without change will be ar- ranged if sufficient number of appli- cations are made to the Committee in charge, consequently communicate at the earliest possible date with Walter F. Sheridan, :iy West 2Sth Street, New York City. Frank H. Traendly, John B. Nugent, Jr., Walter F. Sheridan, Transporta- tion Committee. Or tickets may be purchased from Alex. Macfarlane, Ticket Agent, N. Y. Central, 1210 Broadway, New York. CHICAGO TO DAYTON VIA BIG FOUR. The Chicago Florists' Club has con- cluded arrangements for the special train over the Cleveland, Cincinnati, Chicago & St. Louis Ry., leaving the Mi(diigan Central Passenger Station, 12th street, Chicago, at 12.45 Monday noon, Aug. 20, and due to arrive in Davton, via Kankakee, Lafayette and Indianapolis, about 8.40 P. M., practi- cally a daylight ride all the way. The train will consist of three or more new day coaches, combination car and dining car to serve luncheon and dinner a la carte. The rate by the certificate plan for the round trip is only $9.70. These tickets are good on all trains August 17th to 23d and for the return trip the validated certificates will be hon- ored up to and including August 31st. The Chicago Florists' Club cordially invites the florists of the northwest and southwest, delegates to the convention, to join this special train at Chicago Monday noon as above stated, and see that Nvhen they buy their tickets and secure their certificates for the same that these tickets read "via Big Four Route" from Chicago to Dayton. Dele- gates who can join us at any point along our route are requested to do so. The conimirtee will be glad to hear as early as possible from all who decide to join our party, so that the neces- sary arrangements can be made in time. Delegates buying tickets in Chicago will secure them at the city ticket office of the Big Four, 23S S. Clark street, with certificates. For the Chicago Florists' Club, J. C. V.A.ITGHAN, WILLIS N. RUDD, GEORGE ASMUS, Committee on Transportation. P. .1. HAUSWIRTH, Pres. L. H. WINTERSON, Secy. A PRESIDENTIAL SUGGESTION. Editor HORTICULTURE: Would it not be nice for the mem- bers of the S. A. F. and O. H. to give some attention to the selection of a suitable and logical candidate to fill the position of president for the en- suing year, rather than to leave it al- together to caucusing and button- holing members at the last moment? Or until they have unwittingly pledged themselves to some friend on personal grounds alone? It seems to me that the best interests of the Society often point to some man who would never dream of seeking the office in any way. I am expressing my belief that Mr. H. B. Beatty, for so many years a faithful member and efficient officer, 106 HORTICULTURE August 4, 1906 is such a man, serving, as he has, year after year and never wavering in hi.- devotion to tlie best interests of the society. Let us see to it h-it the office seeks the man in a case wliere tlie man is too modest a gentleman to in air^ way i^eek it himself. ADAM GRAHAM. NEWS OF THE CLUBS AND SOCIETIES A TRIP TO CHICAGO. r.nnvention visitors who may deride to make a further western trip during the week following the Dayton meet- ing are cordially invited by the Chicago Florists' Club to advise its secretary when they will be in the city in order that an afternoon or evening visit with the club can be arranged. P. .J. HAUSWIRTH, President. L. H. WINTERSON. Secretary. Miss Bessie Evangeline Dornbusch of Dayton will read an original poem, composed by her in honor of the S. A. F. convejition and will read it at the open air fete at Far Hills on Tues- day evening. August 21, after the president's reception. THE PRIVATE GROWERS' "PULL." Editor of HORTICULTURE: Dear Sir: — In perusing the columns of the issue of .luly 28, I find a report of a picnic held by the Boston Gar- deners' and Florists' Club at Wausha- kum Grove, July 2fi. It appears that those assembled at that place indulged in various kinds of sports among which was a tug-of-war between the private and commercial growers. I was astounded to read that the "private growers pulled the commercial men all over the farm." Now, Mr. Editor, don't you think that that is ruldiing it in a little? Are you fully cognizant of the size of that farm? Is it not pos- sible to reduce the farm to something about the size of a back yard of a 5 flat house? In spite of the i)ain it occasions, I must admit that the private growers had the pull, as usual, and that generally wins, but, that "all over the tarra" exjiression is as mis- leading as it is humiliating. What ideas will your western readers have of Massachusetts farms when they tind out that the dimensions of this particu- lar farm was aliout :!i; inches in length with no width, and IS inches of that was taken liy right of eminent domain before the pulling started. And again, Mr. Editor, I wonder why the starter's pistol barked while the anchor man and captain of the com- mercial team was out of the anchor arranging bis men? And Mr. Editor, when that private aggregation stopped in their triumphal tour of the farm, and for some reason or other began slowly to retrace their steps toward the starting place, I wonder why that pistol barked again after only 1 1-2 minutes of pulling? I wonder why? THOS. F. MATTHEWS. NEWPORT HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY. The regular meeting of the Newport Horticultural Society was held Tues- day evening, President MacLellan in the chair. There was a large attend- ance of members, several of whom had exhibits. No attempt at display was made; on the contrary this was pur- posely avoided. It was thought there might be several new things shown but only one made its appearance. Spiraea Davidii. exhibited by Paul Valquard- son, gardener for Mrs. Weld. This spiraea, which was introduced last spring by the Henry A. Dreer Co., of Philadelphia, is a plant of such strik- ing beauty even when cut that every- one who sees it desires to procure it. To emphasize this I may say that sev- eral orders for seed could have been secured at that meeting. Mr. Valquard- son was awarded a first-class certifi- cate of merit, and a gratuity at $5. Spiraea Davidii is a strong grower; the spikes shown measured fully six feet; of graceful form; in color a pleas- ing mauve, not exactly what florists like for general utility but very use- ful on occasions. Andrew Christensen showed a splen- did specimen of Nephrolepis Scottii, very large yet so perfect that its pres- ence seemed to refute the contention that N. Scottii loses its characteristics on attaining high dimensions. He re- ceived a certificate of merit and a gratuity. Collections of dahlias were shown l)y John Marshall and John S. Stoddard, the latter an amateur. Gibson Bros, showed tuberous-rooted begonias and Samuel Speers gooseberries from a bush raised from seed. After the com- mittee, composed of Messrs. James J. Sullivan. Bruce Butterton and Colin Robertson, had completed their work, a very enjoyable social hour was spent. There were few of the members that liked the idea, as it meant loss of much time en route. It seems that very few will go to the convention. At the next meeting of the club ■ prizes will be awarded for exhibits. President Bayer has offered $3.00 for the best 4 dozen asters, 12 each of white, pink, purple and lavender, variety immaterial, and the club has offered $1.00 for the best collection of cannas of at least 6 varieties, rightly named. It is hoped that by frequently offering prizes in future better attend- ance of the members will be secured. MORRIS COUNTY GARDENERS' AND FLORISTS' SOCIETY. The schedule of the eleventh annual flower show of the Morris County Gardeners' and Florists' Society has been sent out. The exhibition will take place at the Assembly Rooms, Madison, N. J., on November 1 and 2. Four hundred and fifty dollars in cash prizes is offered for the various classes including chrysanthemums, roses, carnations, violets, vegetables and fruit. Madison is the centre of a renowned tlower growing dis- trict and the Society making its head- quarters there includes in its member- ship a large number of gardeners and florists second to none in the country in ability. The s(jciety does good work and exercises a potent influence for horticultural advancement. Copies of the schedule may be had on appli- cation to secretary E. Reagan, Box :!1S, Morristown, N. J. "USEFUL IDEAS." I am greatly pleased with HORTI- CULTURE. I get useful ideas from every copy 1 receive, and find it so valuable that 1 should not know how to get along without it. J. E. F. Milton, Mass, CLUB AND SOCIETY NOTES. The next regular meeting of the Kentucky Society of Florists will be held on August 7th at 8 P. M. The Summer Show of the North Shore Horticultural Society will be held on August 29, on the grounds of the Essex County Club. Manchester, Mass. An enjoyable feature of the recent meeting of the Nebraska State Horti- cultural Society at Omaha was the in- vitation and entertainment extended by Mr. and Mrs. P. B. Floth at their new residence and greenhouses on the occasion of the auto ride given the vis- itors by the Omaha Florists' Club. The Perry Florists' Association held a convention on July 17-19, in Mason City, at the greenhouses of A. L. Wheeler, president of the association. P. Clausen of Albert Lea, M. H. Wetherbee of Charles City, W. H. Symonds, Decorah, Wm. Perry, Cresco, were among the prominent florists in attendance. The New Orleans Horticultural Society held its annual meeting on July 19 at Kolb's, and after the elec- tion of oflicers and other business a supper was served in the cafe. The oflicers elect are: President, Otto Abele; vice-president, C. Louis Sieber; secretary, C. R. Panter; treasurer, John Eblen. The society will hold no meetings during August and Septem- ber. TOLEDO FLORISTS' CLUB. About fifteen members were present at the meeting of the club last Thurs- day. A letter was read from the Detroit Club suggesting that our boys should meet them in Cleveland or come to Detroit and join them there on a water trip to Cleveland whence they could go together to Dayton. PHILADELPHIA PERSONALS. Clarence J. Watson, late manager for Samuel S. Pennock is now with the Leo Niessen Co. L. Campbell has severed his con- nection with the establishment of Edward Reid. It is rumored that he intends to go into business on his own account. Geo. D. Clark, manager of the flower seed and bulb department of Dreer's left New York on the Caledonia, July 28. He expects to return in September. Robert Glass, for the past seven years in the employment of the Leo Niessen Co. is now with Samuel S. Pennock. Among our visitors last week were Harry Holmes of the Holmes Seed Co., Harrisburg, Pa., and W. H. Long- bridge of Jerome B. Rice & Co., Cam- bridge, N. Y. W. J. Sherry of the Johnson Seed Co., Harrisburg, Pa., and W. C. Lang- 14tli. His destination is Boston and points of interest through the New England states. Mrs. Sherry and daughter will accompany him. August 4, 1906 horticulture: .107 During Recess "Jest anil youtbful Jolity, Quips iinil L'nuiks and Wiuiton Wiles, Nods mid l:!efks and wreathed Smiles, Sport lli.it wiiniiled Care derides, And Lanyhter holding both his sides.' ST. LOUIS FLORISTS' CLUB PICNIC. The pirnic of the St. Louis Florists' Club took place on Thursday. July 2G. The day was most beautiful except for a heavy rain that fell tor an hour. Visitors at the outing were .1. S. Wil- son, of Western Springs, III., S. 3. Skidelsky and B. Eshuer of Philadel- phia, H. E. Philpott, of Winnipeg. It was nearly 3 o'clock before the games were started. J. J. Beneke was appointed official starter. The first race was the 100 yard dash for yoting men: 12 of them toed the mark; G. Hartman won, R. J. Windier was a close second. Prize, a silk umbrella. In the 12 to 14 year old boys' race John Brutzen won from a field of 3. T!ie hop, step and jump was won by Fred M. Alves of Augermueller's; A. Jablonsky came in second. The win- ner's jump was 36 feet, second was 33 feet. Girl's race under 16 years, Alice Jablonsky won out easy. Ladies' race, single, won by Miss Eugenia Reeb. Running broad jump, Fred Alves was the winner in a field of 12. Old man's race, 50 years or over, J. J. Beneke won a box of cigars, B. W. Guy second. Carl Beyer had a walk- over in the fat man's race and won a beer mug. J. F. Amraann and H. Berning ran with him; all they got was a drink from the mug. Married ladies' in an egg and spoon race came next and 17 very fine looking ladies started. Mrs Beyer won. Boys' and girls' potato race, Adolph Steinale and Dora Miller were a tie. Sack race for boys' of 18 and under, Louis Vogel beat the Strindle brothers and won the combination fishing pole. Then came the Tug-of-war with 6 on a side, Beyer and Beneke as captains. Beyer's side was made up of heavy weights and won a box of cigars easy. Next came the great base ball game between the wholesalers and retailers. This event has been the talk for months in the wholesale district. The batteries were Herman Weber and J. J. Beneke for the retailers and George Schriefer and Fred Alves for the whole- salers. Five innings were played, the wholesalers winning by a score of 10 to 2. Otto Bruening and Fred Alves were badly hurt sliding and will be laid up for the next two weeks. The attendance was estimated at over 200. The standing of the Philadelphia contestants for the Dayton bowling team changed last week. Connor went up from 6th to 2iid; Falck dropped frcm 2nd to 3rd; Graham from 4th to .5th; Dunlap from 3rd to ."ith; Westcott from Sth to 10th; while Adelbergcr went up from .'jth to 4th; Kift from 9th to Sth; and Harris from 10th to yth. Robertson is still first and Bachelor 7th. St. Louis Wholesale and Retail Florists' Base Ball Teajis at the Picnic on July 26. OBITUARY. Peter H. Murphy died, at his home on North Limestone street, Spring- field, O., on July 23rd. Mr. Murphy was nearly SO years of age and has been engaged in the florist's business for thirty years. Edward D. Clark, who has conducted a Horist's business in Providence. R. 1., for nearly twenty years, died sud- denly on July 26 at his home. Mr. Clark was born in England .54 years ago. but had been a resident of Provi- dence since early boyhood. News Notes* The seventeenth annual lianquet to gardeners, florists, and nurserymen, provided for in the will of Henry Shaw will take place at the Jefferson Hotel, St. Louis, on Aug. 14. Hayden & Fowler have given up their occupancy of the greenhouses at Silverside. Del., and are now located at their new place at Morton, Pa.,; where they have 18,000 ft. of new- glass in roses, carnations and lily of the valley. Last Saturday morning while bath- ing in company with another young girl, Edna, the youngest daughter of Mr. William Thomas, gardener on the E. R. Thomas estate, was drowned. The scene of the sad occurrence was the Belmont Beach, Newport, where the treacherous currents have claimed many victims in former years. Miss Thomas was barely beyond her depth when she was suddenly swept out and drawn down, while her companion was utterly unable to render her any aid. The body was recovered the same afternoon by Mr. Alex. Fraser. By reason of her amiable disposition the girl was a favorite with every- body. Much sympathy is expressed for Mr. and Mrs. Thomas in their be- reavement. The funeral was held Monday morning from Emmanuel Church. The floral tributes were so numerous that it seemed every gar- dener in Newport thus showed his feel- ing towards the parents and respect for the girl's memory. D. M. Early on the morning of July 24 four masked men overpowerd the night watchman at the greenhouses of the U. S. Cut Flower Company at Elmira, N. Y., and blew open the safe. They secured $12 from the safe and took $6 and a revolver from the watchman. Foolhardy, indeed, were these four burglars of Elmira who went to the trouble of looting the safe of a flor- ists' establishment in midsummer. The $4. .50 apiece which they realized from the adventure will probably stick in their memory for a while and florists are not likely to be molested by that quartette again very soon. MOVEMENTS OF GARDENERS. John Ross has succeeded C. J. An- drews as gardener for Mr. Francis Pea- body, Milton, Mass. Herman Lombard has taken the place of Mr. John Connolly as gardener for Mr. 0. W. Blake, at Hingham. Mass. "ALL SOLD OUT." Dear Sirs: — Please stop our adv. of cherry plants, as we are all sold out. Send bill for full amount. Very truly, A, RELYEA & SON. Albert Jay has been installed as gardener on the Andrews' estate at Hingham, Mass. A greenhouse and a formal flower garden are features which have been added to this place the present season 108 HORTICULTURi: August 4, 1906 Snapshots of the Games at the Picnic of the Gardeners' and Florists' Club of Boston^ July 25* I'hotograplied by D. Lumstlen. 50 yd. Uacf — Married Ladies. Mrs. Robt. Edgar, Winner. loo yd. Dash. Tlie Start. '-'-: *^ . -■ill y.l>. Il:lli ;ip. Cainipll. A. !•:. Shcdd. F. E. Palmer. I'lic Tiie i>f War. ■ji) yil. Ita. '■ .M.W*._|l»r> _ * ■ /"Xl ■f^v^^'j^T^^gBm^m r .,, . ,^^ A lliu'li Hall. Ii"i ; M-. Sni k l:a August 4, 1906 HORTICULTURE 109 Seed Trade Topics. JQHNSON'S MUSHROOM SPAWN The H. E. Fiske Seed Comiiany will opeu at 12 and 13 Faueuil Hall square, Boston Reports received from the west the present week state that sugar corn is two weeks late, but growing rapidly, though rain is needed. Many seedsmen are away from Jiome on crop inspection tours. This is a highly important part of the business, and while many houses give it as thorough attention as practicable, others give it precious little. Growers are quick to learn the "particular" houses, and those that are not, and govern themselves accordingly. It mav be stated as an incontrovertible fact, that no firm doing a large volume of business can afford to neglect crop in- spection, and no money is more wisely spent. The old house of Alfred Bridgeman has been sold to the Rickard Bros. "Al" and "Billie" have the best wishes of a large number of friends in their venture and it is confidently believed the boys will revitalize the old firm, and make it an important factor in the seed trade of New York. Both of these young men have learned their lessons from the best school-masters in the business, and it may be said with confidence that they will not dis- appoint the hopes and expectations of their friends. The truck farmers of Long Island and New Jersey are experiencing great trouble in geting help to harvest their crops, although unprecedented wages are offered. It is reliably stated that as high as $2.()0 and $2.50 per day has been offered, "with few takers." To illustrate this, a story is told of an ignorant Pole who landed in this country but little over a year ago. This man left a farmer for whom he had been working and went home The news spread rapidly and nexf morning four farmers drove over to see him. and there was hot competi- tion to secure his services. He sat on his door step like a "Peer of th.^ realm" while the farmers argued and entreated and "bid him up" until they had reached $2.50 per day and board. This seemed to be the limit, and Mr Pole after waiting sometime for the ante to be raised, wisely concluded to accept the offer of one of his visitors who had whispered something to him. but just what this was the others did not learn. QUALITY SEED UUnLI I I PLANT ARTHUR T. BODDINQTON :<«• Wmt 14th St., New York. RAWSON'S HOT HOUSE CUCUMBER Tlie finest sti:iin in Pxistence for forcing under Kkiss. Per pkt, I,*; '.4 oz., S'lC; oz., COc; 2iiz., $1.IHI; 4 u7... il.vi. .M;ulearden. HENRY F. MICHELL GO. 1018IVIarle ^roR^T^oP^PMILA. 16118-1018 Ludlow St. (Store closes, G i-. m. v>'*-«*o«-oo.«'.*'*'<«r>'«<«o*'< : 1 —^>f^^m^>'»^*^fmm»t^ti Carnations. Beauty Bride and Bridesmaid. Lily of the Valley. Sweet Peas. Telephone 61i68 626] Mala WELCH BROS. 15 Province St. BOSTON M^Mi^^MAM^Mli CHOICE VALLEY W. E. McRISSICK 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. BOSTON FLORIST LEHER CO. Manufaclurers^f FLORISTS* LETTERS I ThiB wooden box nicely Btalneil and varnlt^hed, 18x30x13, made In two eec- tloDH, one for each size letter, given away with first order of 600 letters Block Letters, i% or a inch si/e per loo, $2. Script Letters, ^. Fastener with each letter or word. Used by leading florists everywhere and for sale by al) wholesale florists and supply dealers N. r. McCARTIIY, Manager 66 Pearl Street. BOSTON. MASS. Look through the Buyers' Directory and Ready Reference Guide. You will find some good offers there also. Jl / \ f CUT FLOWER BOXES EDWARDS FOLDING BOX CO MANUFACTURERS PHILADELPHIA. PA. 4 \ / k CHAS. W. McKELLAR SI WABASH AVE., CHICAGO Western Headquarters for Choice Orchids Valley Violets and all Cut Flowers EVERYTHING SEASONABLE IN P CUT FLOWERS • EDWARD REID. **pp,i?,ir* X J. si%^»W^>»<^W«|H|l> wx^w*^^^ niiw^^^wo^N^^^ummN VICTORY strong healthy field grown plants, now ready, $15.00 per 100; $125.00 per 1000; 250 at 1000 rates. A discount for cash with order. GUTTMAN & WEBER, 43 West 28th St., N. Y. llAiM^»%< ^H^Ii»<^>«»i^N<^liW^>'»»^%iX^>%^N^t^^iW^>%^^>%^N<^>%^N%»W^i^ Cut Flower Market Reports An immense product of BOSTON common gi-ade flowers that there is no sale for antt a famine of the choice standard material so pronounced that it is not possible to till a moderate sized order when such is received. This is the condition prevailing at present about the wholesale flower markets. Roses, if from young stock, are small and with stems short and weak, and if from old plants are covered with mildew. Good white carnations are rarely seen. Asters, gladioli, sweet peas and other out-door stock are coming in heavily; quality all right but no market. The past week found BUFFALO the market in a con- gested condition. Very little business was done outside of a little floral work amongst retailers. Carnations are of poor quality while the only good roses there are to be seen are Beauties, Carnots and Kaiser- ins. Bridesmaids are very small and hardly saleable pt any price. Asters are arriving in quantities and select stock seems to move fairly well while the ordinary drag. As for gladioli no extra stock has been received as yet but they come in mixed lots and are also a glut. It is hoped that things will change in a short time for the betterment of the trade. The market here has CHICAGO been somewhat l)righter during the past week and prospects are fair for the immediate future. Asters are coming in good con- dition as are also gladioli, these being quite popular at present. Roses and carnations are poor in color and size and not any too abundant. American Beauty shows some improvement in color. Within the last few CLEVELAND weeks is the first time we have had any rain to spealv of since April. In conse- quence, outside flowers are rather scarce, but considering the florists' dull season all have been kept quite busy. Cut flower market is firm and prices on roses from $2 to $5, carnations from $1 to $2, and sweet peas from $1 to $1.50 per 100. We have had a very COLUMBUS satisfactory business during the past week; considering the fact that we are right at mid-summer. Gladioli and asters have come and sell readily. Asters thus far have not been of especially good quality. Other stock is plenty, but the quality is low. Business contlitions LOUISVILLE the previous week were rather slow in all lines. Roses continue to come in fair quality and there is a good de- mand for them. Carnations are very poor. Lilies and asters come in quantity sufficient to meet all demands. There is an abundance of greens. More flowers are NEW YORK being received in the New York wholesale establishments than ever before at this season of the year, and it is gratifying to be able to report that while such things as gladioli, asters, etc., are necessarily sold very cheap in order to unload, American Beauty, Kaiserin and Killarney roses are selling readily and at satisfactory figures. Longiflorum lilies and lily of the valley are also doing well and bringing good values. Cut flowers have been OMAHA plentiful and are getting more so every day as out- door stock is getting in, and as the new roses are beginning to make their appearance, especially Beauties, which have been somewhat scarce and poor. Trade has been fairly good, consider- ing the summer months, and as a whole we have nothing to complain about. For a summer PHILADELPHIA week business was very good here. Beauties are better in quality and rather more plentiful. Kaiserins are very good as standards run at present. Killarneys are keeping up their rep- utation as a summer rose and are favorites. Other varieties small and scarce. Nothing new in carnations. Asters very much more plentiful and quality improving. Gladioli are com- ing in freely but sell rather slowly and at but medium figures. Some choice blooms of the new pink variety, America, found ready takers at 8 cents. BUSINESS CHANGES. Henry W. Vose has assumed the en- tire business of Vose & Fellows, Mil- ton, Mass. He has an experienced grower in charge of the growing and marketing. Stock is looking fine and he expects to begin the erection of a new house soon. E. W. Arnold, formerly of Randolph, Mass., has bought the Swithin place, Hancock St., Quincy, Mass., also a tract of land immediately adjoining it. He is rej)airing the greenhouse that is on the place and will move his houses from Randolph and erect them here. He intends to grow carnations and violets for the wholesale market, but will continue his store near Music Hall and give careful attention to the development of his retail trade. NEWPORT NOTES. For the Pete held last week in the Casino Messrs. Farquhar of Boston consigned several cases filled with very choice medium sized palms and deco- rative foliage plants. Their thrifty appearance was a matter of general (omment. These plants sold at rather tancy prices. It is not generally known, although it is a fact just the same, that Mr. Alfred G. Vanderbilt has one of the largest, if not the largest, and in some respects the most beautiful estate on the Island. Mr. Vanderbilt in recent years has spent immense sums of money in improving this property in various ways yet he still modestly calls the estate "Oakland Farm." Mr. Vanderbilt on more than one occa-sion has shown his interest in the Newport Horticultural Society although he never exhibited anything, but there are indications that this year Mr. Vander- bilt's gardener, Mr. Alex. Adam, will 17e one of the exhibitors at the show in the Casino. Mr. Adam since entering the employment of Mr. Vanderbilt has accomplished a great deal in bringing the garden and the grounds at Oak- land Farm up to their present high state of perfection. Mr. Adam has fallen in line and made his application lor membership in the Horticultural Society. PERSONAL. Boston visitors this week were G. F. Struck, Summit, N. .T., Thomas Knight, Rutherford, N. ,1., D. Mac- Rorie, South Orange, N. .1., Victor Morgan, New York. Benjamin Fewkes of Ipswich, Mass., while driving on .Inly 28 was thrown from his carriage, breaking an arm and a leg, and receiving serious bruises. Mr. Fewkes is 82 years of age. THE STORY OF A GREAT PARK. The July nvimber of House an. I Garden contains the second install- ment of Frederick W. Kelsey's story of the inception and estanlishment of the Essex County parks, "The First County Park System in America." A ixirtrait of the author and two park views accompany the text. Anyone interested in public parks movements will find in these chapters of Mr. Kel- sey's experience and suggestion much to consider and profit by. Edward Welch opened his store at ■iGi Asylum street, Hartford, July 25. INCORPORATED. Application has been made by George .\chelis. Peter A. Keene and Martha G. Leay for a charter for the Morris Nursery Company, the business of which has been carried on at West Chester, Pa., heretofore by George Achelis 112 HORTICULTURE August 4, 1906 FRANK MILLANC Wholesale Commission Florist COOGAN BUILDING 55-57 W. 26th Street, NEW YORK Tel. 299 Madison Sq. Open 6 a. m. to 5 p. m. FORD BROTHERS 48 West 28th Street, NEW YORK A Full Line of All CUT FLOWERS Tflephone. 3870 or 3871 Madison Sanare ALEX. J. GUTTMAN THE WHOLESALE % FLORIST ^ OF NEW YORK Pbone 1664-1665 Mad. Sq. 43 W. 28th St. HICKS &CRAWB11CK, Inc. Wholesale Commission Florists and Jobbers in Florist's Supplies 76 AND 78 COURT STREET BROOKLYN, N. Y. (/•^^'•^^^ • •^•^^•'•'•^•'•i JOHN I. RAYNOR Wholesale Commission Florist ^A'i^Sgs/a^'^E^g" A full line o< 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 Commlaslon Dealer la Choice Cut flowers 55 West 28th Street, New York Telephone : qo3 Madison Sq. HEADQUARTERS FOR NOVELTIES ORCHIDS A SPECIALTY TMB MICMKST W A' | I CV ALWAYS ORADK or VMkkCY ON HAND GARDENIAS, DAISIES, ROSES AND CARNATIONS JAMES McMANUS. 7sY&42 W. 28th St., New York H. E> Wholesale Commission Florist CHOICE CUT FLOWERS 57 West 28th St. New York. Special Attention to Shipping Orders Telephones: aaoo, 3toi. Madison Square Write for Current Prices Established 1891 BUY FROM nm r^ SHIP TO /yl I-" TRY ■*^'*^-' ALFRED H. LANGJAHR All Choice Cut Flowers In Season 55 West 28th St, New York TelephoDe 31)24 Madison Square. The Reliable Commission House Richmond Roses and Rich Flowers of all varieties FOR GOOD PRICES AND CASH RETURNS send your flowers to JOS. S. FENRICH Phil. F. Kessler now. 28th Street, New York Tcl. 324-325 Madison Square 55 West 26th Street, New York. Telephone 2921 Madison Square. NEW YORK QUOTATIONS PER 100-TO DEALERS ONLY Roses Am. Beauty and Edgeley fan and sp. extra No. I " Lower grades Bride & 'Maid, fan and sp " Ordinary Gotden Gate, fancy " ordinary Liberty, fancy '• ordinary Richmond, lancy " ordinary Kaiscrin, Carnot, Chatenay, fancy- ** " " ordinary Last Half of Week ending July 28 1906 15.00 to 35.00 10.00 6.00 10 to 15.00 xo.oo 3.00 to to 4.00 4.00 •5" 3.00 ■SO 6.00 to to to to 1. 00 6.00 2.00 8.00 •SO 6.00 to to 3.00 8.00 •50 3-00 to to 2.00 6.00 .50 to 2.00 First Half of Week beginning July 30 190e 20.00 to 8.00 to 4.00 to I. 00 to .50 to .50 to 3.00 to .50 to 6.00 to .50 to 6.00 to .50 to 1. 00 to .50 to 35.00 12 00 6.00 2.00 4.00 1. 00 6.00 2.00 8.00 3.00 8.00 2.00 8.00 3.00 Carnations, Fancy Carnations, Ordinary Cattleyas Lilies Oladioli Asters Lily of the Valley Paeonies Sweet Peas, bunches niKHonette Adlantum Cuneatum *' Crowcanum Smilax Asparagus Plumosus '* " ScSprcngeri, bunches Last Half of Week ending July 28 1906 2. GO to i.oo to 35.00 to 10.00 to .50 to to , 3.00 3. 00 40.00 I a. 00 2.00 1.00 to to 1.00 to .50 to .25 to 1.00 to 6.00 to to 15.00 to 3.50 4.00 1.00 .50 1.50 8.00 35.00 35.00 First Half of WMi( beginning July 30 1906 1.00 to 1.00 to 35.00 to 8.00 to .50 to .25 to 1.00 to to . 1.00 to .50 to .25 to 1.00 to 6.00 to lo.co to 15.00 to 2.00 2.00 60.00 10.00 2.00 2.00 3.00 4.00 1.00 •50 1.50 8. 00 25.00 35.00 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. Teu l^ M.di8on s,. Ncw York TRAENDLY & S CHENG K WHOLESALE FLORISTS Furnish best stock at fair prices all the year round Send for quotations on fall orders Tel. 798 799 Madison Sq. 44 Wsst 28th Street, New YofIi Cltj Charles Millang so West 29th St., New York City Gut Flowers on Commission A Reliable Place to Consign to or order from Telephone; 3860-3871 Madison Square JULIUS LANC Wholesale Florist Consignments received, sold well and returns made promptly. S3 WEST 30th ST. NEW YORK Telephone, 280 Madison Sq. In writing to Advertisers kindly mention Horticulture August 4, 1906 <10RTI CULTURE 113 'ilS,VZ FANCY FERNS $1-00 per lOOO ntw onui' GALAX $1.25 per looo Dlscount on Larger Orders 3lTd7M!am"verDE^rRo°rMicH': MichlgaD Cut Flower Excfaaiige "^ll^if^ Send for Our Weekly Price List on Cut Flowers. BUY YOUR FLOWERS THROUGH A. MOLTZ Wholesale Florist 15-57 W, 26th street NEW YORK Best Facilities for Supplying you at Lowest Daily Market Prices Tel. 2921-5243 riadlBon Square J. B. Murdoch & Go. Wholesale Florists FLORISTS' SUPPLIES 545 Liberty St., PITTSBURG, PA. Long Distance Phone 1435 Court. EST.\BLISHED 1872 JOHN J. PERKINS & SON WHOLESALE AND COMMISSION FLORISTS 115 W. 30th St. New York Tel. No. 956 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' Reciuisltes. H.1AYERSD0RFER&C0" 50-56 North 4th Street PHILADELPHIA, PA. FLORISTS' SUPPLIES BEST LIHE IS THE COUHTHY Our Mr. Jos. Stern returned from EUROPE with NOVELTIES of all kinds. See the enterprising Florist Supply House JQTCRM 9. Pn IS^SCermantown Av,, ■ OILnll OC UU., PHILADELPHIA, PA. Catalogue for postal. ESTABLISHED 1872 PERKINS & SCHUMANN Wholesale Commission Florists 50 West 28th St., New York Tel. Call 1009 Madison Square CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED PROMPT RETURNS Send for Free Sample of my FADELESS jHEET MOSS EDWARD A. BEAVEN, EVERGREEN, ALA. Lilies, Japanese Plants BAMBOO STAKES The Yokohama Nursery Co., Ltd. 3t Barclay Street, New York Best Flowers in the Boston Market N. F. MCCARTHY & CO. 84 HAWLEY STREET BO>TON, MASS. SEND FOR PRICES Headquarters in Western New York ROSES, CARNATIONS And all kinds of Seaonable Flowers WM. F. KASTIN6 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 Sl.OO CROP BRONZE AND GREEN GALAX per 1000. Discounts on larger quantities. Write for prices on case lots. WE HAVE VERV FINE CUT BOX WOOD. DAGGER A.ND FANCY FERNS. Fre.h Northern, $1.00 per 1000. LYRATA, the best substitute tor Smiiax, $7,00 per case. Headquarters for all FLORISTS' SUPPLIES. Wire Designs, Cut Wire, Letters, Immortelles, Cycas Leaves, Wheat Sheaves, Ribbons, Corrueated Bo.\es,ctc. LAUREL FESTOONINQ, 5c. and 6c. per yard. HENRY M. ROBINSON & C0..«* U. S^.^ShL' ^-JP' WHOLESALE FLOWER MARKETS.- CINCINNATI July '3 PER 100. "TO DEALERS ONLY. DETROIT July 23 R05ES Am. Beauty andEdgely, fan and sp '• extra No. I " Lower grades Bride &' Maid— Fan. and Sp. " Ordinary Golden Gate, Fancy " Ordinary Liberty, fancy , ** Ordinary Richmond, Fancy " Ordinary. Kaiserin, Carnot, Chatanay. Fancy. " " Ordinary CARNATIONS Fancy Ordinary niSCELLANEOUS Cattleyas Lilies Gladioli Asters Lily of the Valley Sweet Peas Mignonette Adiantum Ouneatum " Croweanum SmalaK Asparagus PItimosus, strings " & Sprengeri, bunches BUFFALO July 23 30.00 15.00 10.00 5 00 25.00 20.00 12.50 8.00 8.00 3 00 3.00 3.00 6.00 4.00 8.00 6.00 500 3-00 8. CO 5.00 4.00 8.00 6.00 5.00 3-00 4.00 3.0a 3.00 2.00 10.00 to ia.50 3.00 ■25 to to to 4 00 -35 ia.50 50.00 55.00 15.00 10.00 6.00 S.oo 6.00 1.50 ■75 25.00 15,00 8.00 6.00 8.00 6.00 8.00 5-00 8.00 6.00 8,00 5.00 6.00 4.00 2.00 1. 00 to 100.00 10.00 to 15.00 to to 3-00 to ... . to 25.00 25.00 to to 4.00 .25 to 12.50 to 50 .00 to 3S-0O 30.00 12.00 6.00 3.00 5.C0 4.00 5.00 3.00 5-00 3.00 6.00 3.00 6.00 1.50 •75 25.00 20.00 12.00 6.00 6.00 5-00 6.00 5-00 7.00 5.00 7.00 6.00 7.00 6.00 2.00 1. 00 3.00 to 15.00 t.oo 3 00 -15 1. 00 -50 1. 00 35.00 35. CO 2.00 4.00 •25 1.50 1. 00 1 50 15.00 35.00 35.00 PITTSBURG J"iy 31 20.00 to 35.00 12.50 to 15.00 8.00 to 10.00 3.00 to 5-00 to 4.00 to 2 00 to 4.00 to 3.00 CD 6.00 to 4.00 to 6.00 to 4.00 6.00 to 10.00 a. 00 to 4.00 to 3.00 to 1. 00 to 12.50 LO 13-00 3.00 to 6.00 .50 to 2.00 2.00 to 4.00 .10 to to to .40 1.35 10.00 35.00 35.00 1.50 13.50 40.00 40.00 Geo. A. vSutHerland Co. CUT FLOWERS Florists' Supplies and Letters 34 HAWLEY STREET - BOSTON YOU WE ORDERS I ADVERTISING LET US GET TOGETHER 20 WEST 27th ST., N. Y. The KERVAN CO. WHOLESALE DEALERS Fresh cut Palmetto & Cycas Palm Leaves, Gal»x, Leu- cothoe. Ferns and Mosses. All Decorating Evergreens. 114 HORTICULTURE August 4, 1906- List of Advertisers Page Allen Wm. Stuart C0.112 American Nursery... 99 Aschmann Godfrey- •■ 102 Barrows H.H. & Son. 102 Bayersdorfer H & C0.113 Beaven, E. A 113 Boddington A.T 109 Boston Florist Letter Co no Boston Plate and Win- dow Glass Co 119 Breck Joseph & Sons 109-120 Breitmeyer's J. Sons.ioa BrowneilC. W. & Co. 120 Budlong J. A no Burpee W. A. & Co.. 109 Carlton H. R 99 Carrillo & Baldwin ... 102 Chicago Carnation Co 100 Childsjohn Lewis... 100 Cochran Mushroom aSpawnCo 109 Cooke G. H. •- loa Cotter L 100 Cowec A 99 Dilger Wm 113 Dreer H. A. 117*20 Eaton H. N loa Edgar W.W. Co..... 102 Edwards Folding Box Co. 1 10 Elhott Wm. & Sons. .100 Eslcr J. G 118-119 Ernest ^. H 120 Eyres loa Farquhar R. & J. & Co.. 109 FenrichJ.S i«2 Foley Mfg. Co iiS Ford Bros 112 FromcntH. E. iia Grey T.J. & Co 109 GudeBros.Co 102 Gurney Hcatei Mfg. Co "9 Guttman Alex. J 112 Guttman & Weber. ..111 Hail Asso. 118-119 Hammond Paint & Slug ShotWorks ...109-118 Heller&Co... 109 Herbert David & Son. 100 Herr A. M 100 Hews A. H. &C0....118 Hicks & Crawbuck ..ita Hilfinger Bros 120 Hippard E. 1:8 Hitchings & Co 120 Horan E. C 112 Hub Wire Works... -JiS Johnson Seed Co 109 Kasting W. F 113-119 Kervan Co.. The 113 Kessler, P. F 112 King Cons. Co 119 Kroeschell Bros 119 Lager & Hurrell 102 Lang, Julius 112 Langjahr, Alfred H...112 Lcuthy A. & Co 102 Lord & Burnham Co.iao Page Manley Chas. H 103 McCarthy N. F 113 McCoiinell .Alex. . 102 McHutchisin & Co.. 102 McK-clIar Charles W ito McK-issick, W. E. ...110 McManus Jas 1 17 MichcllH.F.Co. ...109 Michigan Cut Flower Exchange 113 Millang Charles... . . . ii2 Millang Frank 112 Moltz A 113 Moninger J. C. . ■..119 Murdoch J. B.&C0..113 Murray Samuel.. ... .102 Niessen Leo. Co. 110 Palmer F. E q9 Pennock Samuel S. . . . 1 10 Perkins John J. & Son 113 Perkins St, Nurseries, 102 Perkins & Schumann. 113 Peterson J. A 102 Pierson F. R. Co 99 Pierson U Bar Co. . ..119 Pittsburg Floral Ex.. tio Plainfield Nursery - ■ • 99 Plumb Wm. 99 Pierce F. O. Co lao Pye E. H 100 Rawson W. W. & Co. 109 Ray nor John I ■ 112 Reed& Keller 113 Reid Edw 110 Reinberg Peter no Robinson H . M . & Co. 1 1 3 Roehrs Julius Co 102 Rolker August & Son&i20 Rose Hill Nurseries. . too Sander & Son loa Schmidt J, C. Co. - . -too ScoUayJohnA 118 Sheridan W. F 113 Siebrccht & Sons. ■ . . - 100 Siggers & Siggers ...120 Situations & Wants.. 11 7 Skidelsky S. S. ..... . toa Stern J. & Co 113 Stearns A. T. Lumber Co ,. 119 Sutherland Geo. A. Co 113 Thorburn J.M. & Co. 100 Thornton Bros, 99 Tracndly & Schenck.iia Troy, J. H ico Velthuvs K 99 Vick's Jas. Sons 109 Walsh M. H 100 Warnaar & Co. 100 Watcrer John& Sons- .99 Watson Lj. C 117 Weathered Co. 118 Weber F. C loa Weber H . & Sons. . . . 100 Welch Bros no Wheeler Wilfrid 99 WildG. H 100 Yalaha Conservatories loa Yokohama Nurseries. 113 Young, Thos. Jr 102 Zirngicbel A 100 Zvolanek Ant. C 99 Is Your Name In The Above List? If Not, Why Not ? 9 Buyer's Directory and Ready Reference Guide READ IT Advertisements under this bead, one cent a word. Initials count as words. Regular advertisers In this Issue are also listed under this classIBcatlon without charge. Reference to List of Advertisers will Indicate the respective pages. AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENTS. Thos. J. Grey & Co., 32 S. Market St., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. Joseph Breck & Sous. 51 and 52 N. Market St., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. ARAUCARIAS, Godfrey Aschmnnn. 1012 Ontario St., Philadelphia. For page see List of Advertisers. ASPARAGUS, A. M. Herr. Lancaster, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. Yalaha Conservatory. Yalaha, Fla. AspavsRus IMunicisa Nana and Sprengeri. For page see List of Advertisers. John Scott. Flatbush, Brooklyn, N. Y. Asparagus Plumosa, 2-ln. pots. Fine plants. J2.50 per 100, $20.00 per lOOO. Cash with order or good reference. Erie Floral Co., Erie, Pa., or Wm. F. Kastlug, .SSo Elllcott St., Buffalo, N. Y. BAMBOO STAKES, Yokohama Nurseries, 31 Barclay St., N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. BAY TREES. Julius Roehrs Co., Rutherford, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. BEDDING PLANTS. A. Leuthy & Co., Roslindale, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. BEGONIAS. S. S. Skidelsky, Philadelphia, Pa. Begonia Glolre De Lorraine. A. Peterson. Mcllenry Ave., Westwood, Cincinnati. O. Begonias Lorraine, Turnford Hall. For page see List of Advertisers. BOX TREES. Julius Roehrs Co., Rutherford, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. BULBS AND TUBERS. R. M. Ward & Co., New York. F%\n Plants, For page see List of Advertisers. CARNATIONS — Continued Gnttmann & Wel)er, New York. Carnation Victory. i'"r page soo List of Advertisers. CEMENT BENCHES. W. F. Kasting, Buffalo, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. CHRYSANTHEMUM PLANTS. The H. Weber & Sons Co., Oakland, Md. CONIFERS. John Waterer & Sons, Ltd., American Nursery, Bagshot, Eng. For page see List of Advertisers. CUPS AND TROPHIES. Thornton Bros., Lawrence, Mass. Fo. page see List of Advertlstrs. CUT FLOWER BOXES, Folding cut flower boxes, the best made. Write for list. Holton & Hunkei Co., Mil- waukee, Wis. Welch Bros., 15 Province St., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. Edwards Folding Box Co., Philadelphia. For page see List of Advertisers. CYCAS STEMS. J. M. Thorburn A: Co., 33 Barclay St., N. Y. l'"nr page see List of Advertisers. CYCLAMENS. H. A. Dreer, 714 Chestnut St., Phlla. For page see List of Advertisers. DAHLIAS. David Herbert & Son, Atco, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. DECORATIVE PLANTS. A. Leuthy & Co., Roslindale, Mass For page see List of Advertisers. Julius Roehrs, Rutherford, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. Wm. W. Edgar Co., Waverley, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. DRACAENAS. A. Leuthy & Co., Roslindale, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. FERNS. A. Leuthy & Co.. Roslindale, Mass For page see List of Advertisers. H. H. Barrows & Sons. Whitman, Mass. Xi'plu-iik-itis \\'liil niani. For page see List of Advertisers. Wm. W. Edgar Co., Waverley, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. S. S. Skidelsky, 824 N. 24th St., Phlla. Whltmanll Fern. For page .see List of Advertisers. H. N. Eaton, So. Sudbury, Mass. Boston Ferns, r'or page see List of Advertisers. McHutchison & Co., 17 Murray St., N. Y. Ferns In Fiats. For page see List of Advertisers. John Scott, Flatbush, Brooklyn, N. Y. Ncphrolepis Scottii. FLORAL PHOTOGRAPHS. Floral Photographs. Bowery, New York. Foley's 226-228 1-2 FLORISTS' FERTILIZER. A sample 100-lb. bag of Blatchford's Plant Grower and Land Renovator Fer- tilizer only $2.75. It is composed solely of pure rose growers* bone meal, nitrate of soda, Peruvian guano, sulphate of am- monia, sulphate of potash and gypsum. In the correct proportions. For benches and potting plants, roses, carnations, lilies, mums, etc., it has never l>een surpassed. Address J. W. Barweil, Blatchford's Calf Meal, Animal and Poultry Foods, Fertil- izers, Karbo Dip, Seeds, etc., Waukegan, III. Established at Leicester, England, la 1800. August 4, 1906 HORTICULTURE U5> FLORISTS' LETTERS. Bo«:oD Florist Letter Co., 84 Hawlej St., Boston, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. O. A. SutberlaDd Co., 34 Hawley St., Boston, Mass. For page see List of Adrertlsera. ~ FLORISTS' SUPPLIES. H. U. Robinson & Co.. 8-11 Province St., Boston, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. H. Bayersdorfer & Co., Philadelphia, P«. For page see List of Advertisers. The Kervan Co., 20 W. 27th St., N. Y Decorative Evergreens. For page see List of Advertisers. GREENHOUSE BUILDING TERIAL — Continued. MA- Bltcbings & Co.. 1170 Broadway, New York. For page see List of Advertisers. KOSTER'S BLUE SPRUCE. J. H. Troy, New Rochelle, 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, III. For page see List of Advertisers. \Vf:ltlUTia I'o I'.rix 78'.*. New Y'ork. For pajre see List of Advertisers. N. F. McCarthy A Co., 84 Hawley St., Boston, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. Beed & 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. S. S. Pennock, Philadelphia. For page see List of Advertisers. J. Stern & Co , 1928 Germantown Ave., Philadelphia. For page see List of Advertisers. FLOWERS BY TELEGRAPH. Alex. McConnell, New York. For page see Ll.; 50O0 and upwards. $175.00 per 1000. Minneapolis Floral Co.. Minneapolis. Minn. SEEDS. T. J. Grey & Co., 32 So. Market St. Boston, Mass. For page see List of Advertlserg. Joseph Breck & Sons, 61 and 52 N. Market St., Boston. Mass. For page see List of Advertisers \V. Atlee Burpee & Co., Philadelphia. For page see List of Advertisers. J. M. Thorburn & Co., 33 Barclay St., New York. For page see List of Advertlaere. U. F. Mlchell Co., 1018 Market St., Philadelphia. Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. R. & J. Farquhar * Co., Boston, Mass. Grass Seed Mixtures. For page see List of Advertisers. A. T. Boddington, 342 W. 14th St., N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. James VIck's Sons, Rochester, N. Y. For p»ge see List of AdvertlsTS. W W. Rawson & Co.. 5 Union St., Boston. Vegetable Seeds. For page see List of Advertisers. Aut. C. Zvolanek, Bound Brook, N. J. Christmas Flowering Sweet Pea Seed. For page see List of Advertisers. •Conrad Appel. Darmstadt, Germany, Es- ab. 1789. High Grade Grass, Clover, and Tree Seeds. SEED CASES— MICE PROOF. Heller 4 Co., Montpeller. O. For page see List of Advertisers. SMILAX, J. C. Sfhmidt Co., Bristol, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. SPHAGNUM MOSS. C. W. Brownell & Co., Walden. N. Y. Peat, Moss and Silver Sand. For page see List of Advertisers. Live Sphagnum moss, orchid peat and orchid baskets always on hand. Lager & Hurrell, Summit, N. J. STRAWBERRY PLANTS. Wilfrid Wheeler. Concord, Mass. Pot Grown. For page see List of Advertisers. TSUGA CANADENSIS WANTED. J. O. B.. care of Horticulture. VEGETABLE PLANTS. Plalnfleld Nursery, Plainfleld. Ind. 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. Hltchlngs & Co., 1170 Broadway, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. John A. Scollay, 73-75 Myrtle Ave., Brooklyn, N. Y. For page se» t4st 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. The Chicago Lifter. J. C. MoDlnger Co.. 421 Hawthorne Ave., Chicago. VIOLETS. H. G. STEAM TRAP. Hlppard. Youngstown, O. For page see List of Advertisers. R. Carlton, W.Houghby, O. Violet, Gov. Herrlck. For page see List of Advertisers. J. C. Schmidt Co., Bristol. Pa. For pMgc see List of Advertisers. William Sim, Cllftondaie, Mass. Princess of Wales. WlREWORK. Ueed & Keller, 122 W. 2.3th St.. New York. l'"or page see List of Advertisers. Wlrcwoik. Write fiir our catalogue. Holton & Hunkel Co., Milwaukee, Wis. WHOLESALE FLcTrISTS. Boston. N. F. McCarthy & Co., 84 Hawley St., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. George A. Sutherland Co., 34 Hawley St., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. Welch Bros.. 15 Province 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. J. A. Budlong. 3T Rasdolph St., Chicago. For page see List of Advertisers. Ghas.W. McKellar, 51 Wabash Av., Chicago. For page see List of .Advertisers. Peter Relnberg, 51 Wabash Ay., Chicago. For page gee List of Advertisers. Cincinnati. Ohio Cut Flower Co., 129 E. 3d St. Wm. Murphy, 128 E. 3d St. Detroit. MUhlgan Cut Flower Exchasge, 38 & 4<) Miami Av. Wm. Dllger, mgr. For page see List of Advertisers. New York. Wm. Stuart Allen Co., 53 W. 28th St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. J. S. Fenrich, 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 West 28th St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. WHOLESALE FLORISTS— Continued. New York. Philip F. Kessler, 55 W. 26th St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Julius Lang, 53 W'est 30th 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. Millang, 50 West 29th St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Frank Millang, 55-57 W. 26th St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. A. Moltz, 55-57 W. 26th St.. New York. For page see List of Advertisers. John J. Perkins & Son, 115 W. 30th St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. John I. Raynor, 49~wr^8tirst., New York. Foi 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. Philadelphia. W. E. McKlsslck, 1221 Filbert St., Phila- delphia, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. Leo Nlessen Co., 1217 Arch St., Phila- delphia, Pa. F'lr page see List of .Advertisers. S. S. Peunock, 1612-18 Ludlow St., Phila- delphia, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. Edward Held, 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 Florists' Exchange, 228 Diamond St.. Pittsburg, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. New Offers in This Issue. AM. BEAUTY, BRIDE, BRIDESMAID PLANTS. Lawrence- Cotter. Castle Grnve Green- houses. Danville, Pa. For page .see List of Advertisers. CHRYSANTHEMUMS WANTED. F. 10. rahuiT, lin.ipkllnc, .Mass. Fer page see List of Advertisers. CYCLAMEN SEED: PANSY SEED. H. F. Mlchell Co., 1018 Market St.. Phlla. For page see List of Advertisers. GLADIOLUS BLOOMS. John Lewis Child.s, Floral Park, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. MUSHROOM SPAWN. Johnson Seed Co., 217 Market St.. Phlla. Fur page sw; List ot .\dvcrtisers. NARCISSI, PEONIES, SPIRAEA. Warnaar & Co., Sassenheim, Holland. For page see List of Advertisers. SIEVES AND SCREENS. Htil> \\ 111" Works. i:i Dev.msliire St.. Boston. I'or page see List of .Ailvortisers. TWEMLOW'S OLD ENGLISH GLAZ- ING PUTTY. Hammond's Paint & S. S. Works. Flshkill-on-Hudson, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. WHOLESALE FLORISTS. Perkins & Sehuniann. ."lO W. 2Sth St.. X. Y. V"r page see List of AdAfrtisers. August 4, 1906 HORTICULTURE 117 tt0yyyt0vyvyuyy»0yvy*iyyvyy*iv*i* WANTS, FOR SALE, ETC. Advertisements in this column one cent a word. Initials count as words. _ Cash with order. FOU SALE CHE.vr— Two Giienhnuses. nearly iirw. to be taken down and re- raovi'd. For particulars address W. C Slerritt. Washingtunville, N. Y. FOK SALE— Five gn-iMiliousus c<.ntalniiii; 5,000 t'. per 100 seeds: $6.00 per 1000 Dreer's Giant Mixed 60 cts. per 100 seeds ; $5.00 per 1000 250 seeds or more at 1000 rate Sec our Mid-Summer Lists for CINERARIAS^ DAISIES. FORGET-ME-NOTS. PANSIES. PRIM- ULAS and other seasonable seeds. HENRY A. DREER 714 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia ROYAL LAWN MOWER SHARPENER The best device u( its kind lo date. .Makes a perlect edge. .\ ctiild can use it. Order a sample and see for yourself. 75 cts postpaid. Liberal discount to Agents. C. C. WATSON, Dob.on BIdg.. Cor. 9th & Marliet Street., PHILADELPHIA secretary. The volume is a credit to him and a copy should be in the hands of every garden owner in the State. CATALOGUES RECEIVED. H. F. Micheli Co., Philadelphia, Pa. Wholesale Catalogue of Bulbs. Seeds and Seasonable Supplies for July and August, 1906. Elm City Nursery Company, New Haven, Conn. Special Summer and Autumn Circular. Specialties, peonies, irises, and other herbaceous plants,, evergreens, etc. 118 HORTICULTURE August 4, 1906 Tinstm Ufi FITTiri(^si HoT'Be.O SAiH^^C* . /LLUSTffATEO C^TALOqU^. - 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. FOLEY MANUFACTURING COMPANY, 471 W. 22d Street, Chicago. Anything of Value to the profession CAN BE SOLD through advertising in Horticulture The Annual Meeting: of the Florists' Hail Association of America will be held at Fair Grounds Pavilion, Day- ton, Ohio, at 3 P. M., Aug. 22, 1906. JOHN G. ESLER, Secretary. WEATHERED COHPANY BOX 789, NEW YORK GREENHOUSE BUILDING AND HEATING Send for Catalogue. SEND FOR CATALOGUE OF SCOLLAY HOT WATER ana STEAM BOILERS JOHN A. SCOLLAY 73 and 75 Myrtle Arenne BOROUGH OF BROOKLYN, H. V, OITT T WEM LOW Old English Liquid and For Bedding Class In Sash or for Filling Cracks or Seams Glazing Putty Elastic In Roof Joints or Frames of Green- houses or Hotbeds. It is used in Machine or Bulb. If too thick for bulb thin with a little Pure I.inseed Oil, boiled. So thinned, it can be brushed into any crack or leak, making a solid filling, li makes a solid bed, impervious to moisture, and holds glass in its place, and will stop any crevice or fault. When once set on dry wood it does not heave. As regards the goods, the article is no new invention, but simply an article of the very best class, to do thoroughly good work, like old time gentlemen expected when sashes were made with lead, and small panes of glass used that caught the water and leaked unless set with an elastic putty which once set by a mechanic was expected to remain, and did remain in good shape. This Twemlow's Old Engli>h Glazmg Putty docs; nothing more, nothing less. SOLD BY THE FLORISTS' SUPPLY HOUSKS. Mannfartured in the United State* "nly by HAMMOND'S PAINT AND SLUG SHOT WORKS, '^'"''''ZZr'°' The Standard SteamTrap Certificate of merit awarded at VV^ashington, 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. Tlie 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,ooofeet sold thus far this season. Catalogues free. E. HIPPARD, Youngstown, Ohio HUB WIRE WORKS 13 Devonshire Street SIEVES AND SCREENS Loam, Gravel and Ashes, 25C. tO S5.50 Garden Arches and Trellises to Order TO BUYERS Patronize our advertisers, they will treat you rieht August 4, 1906 H O RTl C U LT U R E 119 IMPRUVED Greenhouse Boiler, 35 Erie Street. CHICAGO. Boilers made of the best material; shell, firebox sheets and heads oi steel: water space all around front, sides and hack. Write for information. CYPRESS SASH BARS 32 fe«t er longer HOT BED SASH PECKY CYPRESS BENCH LUMBER GREENHOUSES ERECTED AND EQUIPPED COMPLETE IF DESIRED Write for Circalar "D" and Prices The A. T. STEARKS LUMBER CO. NEPONSET, BOSTON, MASS. K TOfUWAPOM. PLY. BOSTON PLATE & WINDOW GLASS CO. GREENHOUSE BLASS German and American 261 to 287 A St., BOSTON 20-22 Canal St. GREENHOUSE CONSTRUCTION LUMBER John C. noninger Co. 117 E. Blackhawk St., CHICAGO NOW IS THE TIME TO INSURE TOUR GLASS AGAINST DAMAGE BY HAIL* For particulars address John O. Eaier, Saddim Rlitnr^, M, J. OVER SEVEN BUSHELS OF TOMATOES grown on one bench 21 feet long and 5 feet wide — 48 plants in all — in this U-Bar house. This is not a stunt either — not grown under any particularly fortunate conditions or extra fertilizing — Just the natural condition existing in U-Bar houses — the houses that let in the sunshine. U-BAR GREENHOUSES Are the Best Greenhouses Built because no house grows as easily — abundantly all sorts of plant life — none so enduring or cost so little to maintain. WE ARE THE -OLE MAKERS OF U-BAR GREENHOUSES PIERSON U=BAR COMPANY Designers and Builders U-BAR QREENHOUSES Metropolitan BIdg., 4th Ave. and 23rd St. NEW YORK FOR HEATING ANY DESCRIPTION OF BUILDING Br STEAM OR HOT WATER NEW YORK OFFICE III RFTH AVE . 74- FRANKLIN ST. BOSTON .' BOSTON OFFICE REMOVED TO lS8-2i)0 FUANKLIN ST.. COR. PEARL. CEMENT BENCHES Built Under tHe Pult Patents Orders taken now. Send exact dimensions of the benches you want to rebuild or put in a new house. I,et us figure what we can furnish the bench at. A cement bench lasts a lifetime. Constructed so it can be moved at any time and anywhere. All work guaranteed. This l>ench will be on exhibition .it Dayton. c^ ■■^ -XS WM. F. KASTING, 383-387 Ellicott Street. BUFFALO, N. Y. 120 HORTICULTU RE Augiist 4. 1906 AND ' It^s A Little Thing to look for, but a big thing to find — those H & Co. initials on a boiler. It means it's a boiler for greenhouses — a boiler of economy of fuel and ease of arrangement — the boiler that is used by 50% of the florists. HITCHINGS AND CO. GREENHOUSE DESIGNERS AND BUILDERS. MaoufncturcTs of llrulluii und Ventllallnii Apporulus. 1170 Broadway, NEW YORK. AND AT OUR OFFICE IN NEW YORK we have a rather complete layout for the convenience of our old customers and the making it easy for our to be patrons. A comfortable, cozy room, equipped with numerous life size parts of the vital points in our various constructions ; hundreds of photo- graphs of the hundreds of houses we have erected — in fact, everything that will be of assistance in giving you a clear idea of our kind of house built our kind of way. \Vc want to see you at this office, want you to take one of the big chairs in the green room and have a thorough satisfactory chat with us; but if you can't get away, then we would take pleasure in coming to see you. If you are not ready for either way — then write. Lord & Bumham Co. GREENHOUSE DESIGNERS and MANUFACTURERS 1133 BROADWAr. cor. 26th Street, N. 1 Boston Branch: 819 Tremont Building littt ttttti aiiiiiiiiiiiimiiiiiiiiiiMiimiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiu ImastigaI 2 (patented) ^ i For Glazing Greenhouses I k -t |inS B'WAVNV ^ S Manufactured only ry ZZ I F. 0. PIERCE COMPANY I = I70 Fulton street, New York = 2 Agencies in all the Principal Citie« S S 01 the United States and Canada. S E WRITE FOR CIRCULAR S Wi have on hand large quantities of Orchid Peat, Rotted Peat, Azalea Peat, Leaf-Mould, Live Sphagnum Moss for I irchids. Silver Sand, Ureen Clump Moss, eic. Also Baled Moss for Design Worlc and Nursery ; 5 and 10 Bbl. Bales. Secure the best at the lowest prices. Samples gratis. Jobbers' list on application. C. W. BROWNELL & CO., WALDEN, N. Y. I JOSEPH BRECK & SONS 1 standard flower pots E BOSTON, MASS. S E DISTRIBUTORS FOR NEW ENBLAND. E ^iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiR .PATENTS^ Packcil ill Miiall crates, easy lo handle. Price per crate Pnce per crate ;20 7 in.potsin crato$*.3o 60 8 " " 3.00 HAND MADE 48 9 in. pots in crate $3 60 48 10 " " 4.80 24 II " " 3.60 24 la " " 4.80 19 14 *• " 4.80 6 16 " " 4.50 1500 9 in. pots in crate $4.88 I500»5i " 5.25 15003% '* " 6.00 10003 •* '* ^.00 800 3H " 5.80 500 « " " 4.50 3305 4.51 m6 " " -.16 I Seed pans, same price as pots. Send for price list of Cylinders for Cut flowers, Haoeing Baskets, Lawn Vases etc. Ten percent, off for cash with nrder. Address TrademarKs CopyrigKts and Hllfinger Bros.,Potterj,Fort Edward.N.Y. AufUBt Rolker & Sons, Agts., 31 Barclay St.. N. V. City. Send ynur business direct to Washington. Saves time and insure- better service. Personal attention guaranteed. Twentv-five years' active practice. SPECIALTY: "Working on the Failures of Others." SIGGERS & SIGGERS !'.\TRNT LAWYF-RS Box 9, National Union Bulldin; Wa.shin^ton. D. C. I ^^^*^*-*— *****^^ **********■— Holds Class Firmly • ttio Point as* PEERlfSS OlAslnff Point* are tbebesi. N* right! »r l^rii. Box of 1,000 poluU 76 oU. povtpftld. UENBT A. DREEB. I ^ 714 ChMtaol Bt.. rhu»., r&. ' Here's A Greenhouse — which satishes. The special feature of portability is the cause. Not only that the appearance is perfection — the dura- bility is pronounced — and the price is pleasantly low. It's a house of satisfaction in fact. Senii for booklet No. G-4S. Chas. H. Manley, Premier Mfg. Works, St. Johns, Mich. Standard Flower . . POTS I! your greenhouses are within 500 miles ol the Capit' I, write us, we can save you money W. H, ERNEST, 28!h and M Streets. WASHINGTON, D. C. '• V A Bed of Succulents at Botanic Garden, Washington, D. C. eyofeato the^.^^ riORrsrFlANr^MAN, 10MCAPE OaRDENE^ f/- // ttamr/ronTfice, Go/ TO//, Mass. di/dscr/ph'on, ^I.00\ 122 HORTICU LTURE. August 11, 1906 BURPEE'S EARLIEST WHITE,— "/ contrast with 'Mont Blatu" to the Uft,— ste text beloiu. New Sweet Pea, - Burpee's Earliest White, Florists, who force Sweet Peas, can imagine our delight when, two years ago, our friend, Mr. Thos_ -.._... I GoiLP of Ventura County, California, found that in a field of the Rc-SflectfJ Burpee's Earliest 'f All whichhewasgrowingfor us, oneplani.— cxactly similar in all other respects.— produced /«r.' -.vhtte Uivers Needless to say this plant was carefully guarded, and by growing two crops each season we jrc now ble to introduce Burpee's Earliest White as the only white Sweet Pea that wul ^e used /or forcing able to or extre !y cr*/, — just as soon as its unique merits are known and sufficient seed can be obtained. Biirnon'c Corlioct U/hitO has been carefully tested at Fordhook and the originator's crops thoroughly UUrpSu S CalllcSl lYnilO inspected in Califomiadunng the seasons of 1904 and IQ05. After returning from our first visit the past season (in July) we wrote that of the new crop then starting (with ;T/^«/ /*/rt«r alongside) we should like a photograph. On August as, 1905. Mr. Thos. Golld sent a photograph from which the atovc illustration has been reproduced, and wrote: '* The crop planted July lath came in bloom August 20th and is now e/uite white as a field with no sportv whatever showing. The habit is without exception uni- formly dwarf and even. The coloring is pure wh " and t e stock is of unu-ual sturdiness both in gennination and \u growing qualities. The plants of Mont Blanc, from the seed planteiii Hi'iitt." Like the latter, the plants under glass begin lo bloom freely when only twelve inches high and continue to grow and flower profusely until, when six or eight feet tall they reach the top of the greenhouse: the plants can then be cut back, if desired, and will make an ci]ually vigorous second growth. I^^ All florists know, of c virsc, that the regular varieties of Tall Sweet Peas are of no value whatever for forcing, — if early flowers are desiret'.'^'vfl Rlirnoo'e Porliact UUhita is sold only in our original sealed packets,— ^aA only imaxo 8956 DUrpSC S UdlNCol lllllie pia icrs,— none to other seedsmen. The seed >s all /id «(/-/:£;*(■ and Repairs 32 South Market St., Boston SENS FOR CATALOOCE THE CHOICEST STRAINS OF STOCKS GINERARIO, CALCEoIaRIA, CYCLA- MEN, PANSY, PETUNIA, etc. cnn be h 'd fr'mi JAMES VICK'S SONS, Rochester, N. Y. Rawson's Crumpled Leaf Lettuce The largest and best he.id lettuce for catly winter fore ng under glass. Pkt., .10; oz., .40; Ji lb., $1.10; lb., $4.00. Mailed free at above prices. Xote our new address. W. W. RA WSON & CO., 5 Union Street, BOSTON, MASS August 11, 1906 HORTICULTURE, lt3 WE ARE HEADQUARTERS FOB. POT CROWN I STRAWBERRY PLANTS ; Direct from GROWER to CUSTOMER 2 Your choice from the best fifteen varieties grown * in New England. • Our price hst tells all about them and is free * to all. Write or telephone. J WILFRID WHEELER J Tel. 154-3 Concord CONCORD, MASS. ^ AnytHing of Value to the profession CAN BE SOLD through advertising in Horticulture I I I PLANT NOW LILIUM HARRISII FOR EARLY FORCINQ We offer some extra choice Lilium Harrisli which has tieen grown for us from the original pure stoct. This is the kind of stocli that you want for the very earliest forcing, as It is the true, original Harrisil. The small sizes— 5-7s and 6-7s— are parrioularly desirable for this purpose, as they will flower more quickly than the larger bulbs, if you want to get a lit- tle of th(.' original, pure Harrisil. try a case or two of this. As our stork of this is limited, we can offer only a few eases to a single buyer. It you have been dissatisfied with the Harrisil that you have forced heretofore, try a case or two of this, and sec if it is not more than worth the difference In price over the stock that you have l>een buying. In order- ing, ask tor the pure selected strain of original Harrisil, which we oiler as follows: .'p to 7 inch bulbs, 400 to the case, $17.00 per case ti to 7 "' " 350 17.50 " " 7 to 9 " " 200 20.0(1 " '• EASTER COMES EARLY THIS YEAR-MARCH 31st and a great many growers will want to use Harrisil instead of LoiigiOorum so as to be sure to have the plants in flower in tinie, as the season Is going to be short for Japan Longl- ilorum. The crop of Harrisil this year is the shortest it has been in years, and in view of the extra demand, we advise those who have not already covered their requirements to lose no time doing so. For very earliest forcing — Christmas and later— we recom- mend the pure Harrisli offered above, but for later forcing, for Easter, our customers will find the regular stock offered below first-class stock— much better than the average stock usually offered. We can quote the regular stock as follows:— 6 to 7 inch bulbs. ,33.j to the case, $13. .50 per case FRF.ESIA REFR.VCT-* ALBA, the true white variety. Now readj. Finest Bermuda-grown stock. $1.00 per 100; $7.50 per 1.000. BEUMUUA BUTTERCl'P OXALIS. $1.00 per 100; $7.50 per 1,000. F. R. PIERSON CO. Tarrytown-on-Hudson - New York New Crop of my Christmas Flowering SWEET PEA SEED Christmas Pink and Florence Denzer, pure white, will be ready August 1st. Those two well-known varieties are raised by over 2000 florists all over the world. — Here is one, out of many letters received: Dear Sir: My sweet peas, which I raised from your seed, received the highest award at the Carnation Exhibit in Boston, being over l.S inches long. JOHN T. GALE. Tewksbury, Mass. Price 1-4 lb. 75c.; per lb. $2.00 TAll.FD FRhE New Christmas Flowering Hybrids. 20 to 30 colors, mostly lilue, salmon, purple, lavender, in mixtures: also Mrs. Edle Wild, carmine, separate color. 1 Trade pkt. $1.00, 5 Trade pkts. $4.00; not more than 5 pkts. taken in order to each cus- tomer just now. Those new hybrids are just as free bloomers as Christmas Pink and Florence Denzer, some much larger, and received first class Certificate of Merit bv the Mass. Horticultural Society, Bos- ton. March 24. All seed originated with me is sold In my original sealed pkts.. with cultural direction, to the growers, but none for seedsmen for propagating Orders filled strictly in rotation. ANT. C. ZV3LANEK Bound Brook, N. Jersey Look tinrough the Buyers' Directory and Ready Reference Guide. You will find some good offers there also. John Waterer & Sons, b^ 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 in London. ARTHUR COWEE GLADIOLUS SPECIALIST Meadowvele Farm HAS UNDER CULTIVATION OVER lOO ACRES COMPRISING The Best Mixtures, Collections and Named Varieties in Existence. Write for 1906 Catalog GOVERNOR HERRICK BULBS BULBS The MEW VIOLET The finest single, tiie ireest bloomer, the greatest money maker ever offer for sale. Write me today. Idoz.. $2.00; 100. $10.00: 1000, $75.00; 5,000 or more at $60.00 per 1,000 M. I« . C A. le Iv T O !« Originator and Introducer WILLOUQHBY, O. Please ask for my special offer about Hyacinths, Tulips, Crocus, etc. K. VELTHUYS Hillegom, Holland BULBS BULBS WHOLESALE ONLY WILLIAM PLUMB Landscape Gardener ^ Horticultural Expert Estates Large and Small Laid Out, Graded and Planted St. James Building, 1133 Broadway NEW YORK Chrysanthemums Wanted 150 Pink Ivory 250 White Ivory 250 Bonnaffon Qood Stock Ready to Plant Out F. E, PALMER BROOKLINE, MASS Vegetable Plants SWEET POTATO. CABBAGE, TOMATO, PEPPER, CELERY All kinds of Vegetable Plants. Best Plants, Lowest Prices. Can ship direct by all express companies insuring low express rates. Write for Prices- Send list of your n^ed*; io Vepetable Plants and ue will give you specie, ot prici ^ PLAINFIELD NURSERY, Plainfield, Indiana 1S4 HORTICULTURE. August 11, 1906 B. ca A. spe:cialtie:s PEONY ROOTS BLUE SPRUCE, TRUE KOSTERl Order now; specimens from which to select the sizes you desire. JAPANESE IRIS— We have a splendid collection of large-tiowered varieties. Strong clumps, named, at $12.00 per 100; mixed at $S OO per 1011. BAY TREES and BOXWOOD— We are still headquarters for hand- some plants in all si?es. KENTIAS. both BELMOREANA aod FORSTERIANA — We have the largest quantity of handsome plants 3 to 16 ft., in the coun- try. If you intend to buy for fall we would advise the reader SEPTEMBER DELIVERY — We will he plea>ed to accept orders row for err slioDg two-year-old clumps. Our assorinient is as laige and complete as e> er. Ask lor our list of varieties with prices, or mail us your list of wants for figures. we have 4000 j Phoenix Canariemis, fine .specimens, 3 to 10 ft., $2. .50 to $40.(in each Baby Rambler Roae>, 4-iii. pots, extra Strong, J3.C0 per dozen; $18 00 per UK). Rubber Plants, .vin. pots. $3 5ii per dozen ; $2."..fKi per lOfi. Aspidistras, green .and variegated. $i.(Kiand $2. no each. Gardenia Veitchii. 3-il.. potS. $8.00 per 100. Orange Plants. 3-ill. pOtS. $8.li0 per KKI. Asparagus Plumosus Nanus, 2H in. potS, $4.00 per XW, $35.00 per 1000. Asparagus Sprengeri, 4-in. pots. $8.00 per 100. Araucaria Excelsa, .IK in. pots. 12 to 15 inches, fine compact plants, $r,.riii per dozen ; $50.rKi per Wfi. to call and in.spect our stock at once. Mail us your list of Bulbs for duotation ; we import large ciuantities.l I^on't fail to visit^our Xiirseries when in New York. They ceded to be the Horticultural Attraction of America. Ask for new trade catalogue of old-fashioned Flowers. Evergreens, etc. are conceded I BOBBINK &L ATKINS, Nurserymen and Florists, RUTHERFORD, N. J. •tMnAMWMMAMfWMMfMMWMMAIMIMMAMMMUl WHERE BLACK KOT IS UNKNOWN WE ARE HEADQUARTERS FOR PRINCESS VIOLET STOCK the leader of all single viulet.'^. There is no other variety on the market that can compare with it as a commercial violet because it blooms from Sept. I5lh to May ist; every bloom is marketable. It has size, it has healthy vigor, it has color, it has length of stem. It has fragrance. It sells when any other variety, single or double, cannot be given away. The people want it. So great is my confidence in this violet that the following Autumn I will devote 8o,coo feet of glass to the growing of this variety. Nice, healthy, young divisions now ready to ship at the following prices: $2.00 per 100 $15.00 per 1000 ."500 at 1000 Rates Lots of 5000 at $14,00 per 1000 Lots of 10,000 at $13.00 per 1000 WILLLIAM SIM, - - CLIFTONDALE, M ASS . ORDER YOUR VIOLET STOCK NOW. LARGEST GROWER OF VIOLETS IN AMERICA 1 all JUST TO HAND a fine imporlalion of CATTLEYA SCHRODER/E Also on hand C. Mendelli. C. Trianffi, C. lablata. C. gigaf, Hardyana type. Odonto. crispum, Hacho type, will arrive in about 3 weeks' iimc. C. riossls. C. Oaskelliana, C. 5pecio5lA8inia. U'ritr/cr ur Pri. ,■ List. It '.vili :Jiif r e st ycu Carrillo& Baldwin. Orchid Growers & Importers Secaucus, N. J. ORCHIDS Largest Importvrt, EjrpiirlirH, (iiutpert and HyltriiUstK in the ft'orttl Zander, ^t. Albans, England and 235 Broadway, Room I NEW YORK CITY ORCHIDS Arrlvad In Superb Condition Cattleya Dowiana, C. Gigas, C. Mossiae, C. Percival- iana, C Speciosissima, C. labiata, C. Eldorado, C. suberba, C. Lcopoldii. and many others Write for Prices LAGER & HURRELL, SUMMIT, N, J. Just to Hand FINE inPORTATION of Bay Trees, Box Trees Standards and Pyramids Euonymus, Evergreens NEW PKIOE U9T OS APPUCATIOII JULIUS ROEHRS CO., Importers RUTHERFORD, N.J. per 10^0 Asparagus Plumosus Nanus, from flats $6.00 Large 3 in. Plumosus Nanus 18.00 The Royal Palm of Cuba 2.00 Sprengeri, from flats . 6.00 YALAHA CONSERVATORIES Yalaha, Lake Co., FLORIDA Palms, Ferns and Decorative Plants Jvi.st received in fine conHition a large consignment of Palms, Araucarias and other foliage plarkts. We also have to offer some Strong bushy Ferns for Dishes in variety; also Pandanuses, Dracsnas, Marantas, Crotons and Bedding Plants. Wholesale Price List on application. A. LEUTHY & CO. IMPORTERS and EXPORTERS GROWERS and DEALERS Perkins Street Nurseries, Roslindale BOSTON, MASS. ARAUCARIAS A SPECIALTY. 6000 of the choicest on hand at the folIowinK lowest cash prices: ExceUa, sH-in- pots. 3-4 tiers, 10 to 14 in. high, 50 to Co cts., 6-iD. pots, 4-6 tiers, 16 to sa in. high,$ ,75, Si. 00 to $1.25 each, Compacta Robusta. very 6nc, 6-7 in. pots. f''5. S'oO, Si-75, $2.00 each. Glauca, 6-7 in., $1.00, $1.25, $1.50 each. Kentia Forsteriana and Belmoreana, 6-in., 30 to 40 in. high, 4 years old, Si. 00, $1.25 to Si. 50; made up, $2.00 each. GODFREY ASCHMANN, 1012 Ontario St.. Philad^^lphia. Look through the Buyers' Directory and Ready Reference Guide. You will find some good offers there also. NEPHROLEPIS WHITMANI 2 1-4 in., $25 per I OO H. H. BARROWS & SON, Florists WHITMAN, MASS. There Is BUT ONE FERN besides the BOSTONIENSIS and that Is NEPHROLEPIS WHITMANI It is ahead of them all. Having ordered a larcc .luantity I can fill your orders at .sliort notice. Price $2S per 1 00 $200 per 1000 S. S. SKIDELSKY, 824 No. 24th St., PHILADELPHIA Lady 11. Campbell & California, out o 2/2 in. pots. Fine healthy stock. $2 00 per 100: $18.00 per 1000 Smilax 2;2in.$l 2Sperl00 $10.00perl000 J. C. Schmidt Co., Bristol, Pa. CANE STAKES FRESH CARLOAD FROH THE BRAKES $6.00 per 1000 WM. ELLIOTT & SONS 20I Fulton Street - New YorJt Boston Ferns, Fine Plants poinsettias 5-in. pots 35c. 6-ln. pots 50c. 7-in. pots 65c. Immediate delivery. C.ish unh order. Now ready in 2'/i in. pots, $5.00 per 100, $40.00 per 1000. Cash with Order. S. N. PENTECOST H. N. EATOM SOUTH SUDBURY, MASS. ir9o-i*8io e. loist St., Cleveland, o. HORTICULTURE VOL IV AUGUST 11, 1906 NO. 6 PUBLISHED ■Weekly by HORTICULTURE PUBLISHING CO. 11 Hamilton Place, Boston, Mass. Telephone. Oxford 292 WM. J. STEWART. EDITOR and Ma.NA.ger subscription fbice One Year, in advance . To Foreign Countries Single Copies ll.OO z.oo •OS ADVEETISINO RATES, NET Per Inch, 30 inches to page . . .90 Full Page 24.00 On Yearly Contract — 52 consecutive times — PER inch, .70. Per page . 20.00 COPYRIOHT, 1906, 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 OF Page FRONTISPIECE— A Bed of Succulents. BRITISH HORTICULTURE— W. H. Adsett 127 EDITORIAL. Support the S. A. F. — The floodtide of prosper- ity—Watch out for HORTICULTURE'S adver- tisers next week — The "black rot" among the violets 128 SWEET PEA REVIEW FOR 1906— G. C. Watson 129 SWEET PEAS IX WINTER— Wm. Sim 129 THE HICKORY TUSSOCK MOTH— R. L. Adams 129 CONVENTION TOPICS. The Program in Brief 130 Concerning Your Arrival in Dayton 130 Florist Club of Philadelphia 131 Convention Sports 131 NEWS OF THE CLUBS AND SOCIETIES. New Jersey Floricultural Society 131 American Rose Society 131 Massachusetts Horticultural Society 132 Society of American Florists 132 THIS ISSUE NEWS OF THE CLUBS AND SOCIETIES (Continued) Gardeners' and Florists' Club of Boston — Illustra- . tion 132 Omaha Florists' Club Outing — Illustration 135 SEED TRADE TOPICS 132 CUT FLOWER MARKET REPORTS. Boston. Buffalo. Chicago, Columbus. Louisville, New York. Philadelphia. San Francisco 135 OBITUARY James Weir. Jr. — Portrait 141 Alexander Emslie 141 James N. Bishop 141 MISCELLANEOUS A Warning About Sheep Manure 133 Business Changes 133 Philadelphia Notes 141 San Francisco Notes 141 Catalogues Received 141 Incorporated -. 142 Greenhouses Building and Projected 142 News Notes 142 NEXT ISSUE CONVENTION SPECIAL With Colored Supplement — Subject, Carnations LOCAL REPRESENTATIVES BUFFALO, N. Y.— E. C. Brucker, 385-87 Elllcott St CHICAGO, ILL.— R. S. Lund, 1034 W. Monroe St. CLEVELAND, O.— A. L. Hutchins, 2220 East 74th St. COLUMBUS, C— M. B. Faxon, 322 E. Broad St CINCINNATI, 0.— Frank W. Ball, Walnut Hills. DETROIT— C. B. Chase, 59 Miami Ave. INDIANAPOLIS, IND.— George B. Wlegand, 1610 N. Illl- nolt 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. Watson, Dobson BIdg., 9th and Market St SAN FRANCISCO, CAL.— Luther Monnette, 866 Isa- bella St, Oakland, Cal. TOLEDO, O.— J. L. Schiller, 929 Prouty Ave. WASHINGTON, D. C— James J. Harty, 14th and H Streets, N. W. 126 HORTICULTURE August 11, 1906 L«iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii!iii!iiiiiiiiiMiiiiiiiiiiii!iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiriiiiiif iiiiiiiiiiriiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiipiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiinii!i FIELD CROWN CARNATION PLANTS Early orders are advisable as stock is limited this season White Lawson Enchantress Lawson - . Fiancee - . . Red Sport - . Prospector . . Per iM $7.00 7.00 6.00 6 00 S.OO S SO Per I :.:o $65.00 65. on 55.00 SS.OO 50.00 Q leen . . - Queen Louise Lurd . - Pro.sperity Jessica My Maryland Per lOL $5 50 5 SO 6 00 6.00 12 00 12.00 Per looo $50.00 50.00 Per ICO Joost $5.00 Crocker Nelson . . . Boston Market Hill Marsball's Red S.OO S.OO 5.50 5 00 5.00 Per I'xM $45.00 45.00 45.00 SO 00 FERNS delivery Nephrolef 5AMUEL S. PENNOCR ^^« , f lo in. p.nns $1.50 Immediate delivery »t , , . n NephrolepiS Scotti ^ S •■ pots '-OO •• " IVephrolepiS BarrowSl 6 in. pots $.75 September delivery (^ 6 " " .50 September " WHOLESALE PHILA FLORIST OF *^ ***■-' *^« len'J.ir.is Ludlow St. Stdi-e closes. 6 i-. M. iilllllllllllllllllllllllllltiEiiiiiiiillllllllllllllilllllllllllllllJlllllllllll/JlElllllllllllllilllllllllllllllllllllllliilllllliJlllilllllllllllllllliliilllllll.':: LADY GAY .AND HARDY GARDEN ROSES in choice varieties. 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 SPECIALIST WOODS HOLE, MASS. I 0,000 Field Carnations 10,000 ENCHANTKKSS LADT BOfXTIFi;!. MANLEY, QUEEW MRS. PATTEN ::4AKION KIXTON S6 00 per 100 $50.00 per 1000 I \-ii Willi I ii;m i; GEO. E. BUXTON, Nashua. N.H. RICHMOND ROSE 2% in. $12.00 $ico.oo KAISERIN " " 400 35.00 VARIEGATED LAWSON R.C. 6.00 50.00 ENCHANTRESS 3.00 25.00 QUEEN and LAWSON 2.00 iS.oo E. H. PYE, FLORIST UPPER NVACK. N. Y. CARNATIONS Field grown plants for August 27 and later delivery. The H. WEBER & SONS CO. OAKLAND MARYLAND FIELD-CROWN CARNATION PLANTS Send for price and list of varieiies CHICAGO CARNATION CO. JOLIET, ILL. Look through the Buyers' Directory and Ready Reference Guide. You will find some good offers there also. GRAND EXHIBITION GLADIOLUS BLOOMS At Horticultural Hall, Boston, August iSth, also at EXHIBITION HALL, DAYTON, during S. A. F. Convention, AUGUST 21 to 24. Named Varieties a Specialty. Dolnot miss seeing "America." Write to us for Prices on Cut Gladiolus. JOHN LEWIS CHILDS, FLORAL PARK, N. Y. The F. E. CONINE NURSERY CO. ESTABLISHED STRATFORD CT. Have the FINEST AUSTRIAN and SCOTCH PINES, 3 to 8 ft., with balls, m the country. Also, SPRUCE and other EVERGREENS with balls. Oiher tine Nursery Stock. Begin to dig September ist. Planttrs only. WARNAAR & CO. Sassenheim, Holland lirowers of D. N. Van Sion, S. N. Qolden Spur, Peonies Duchesse de Nemours, Festiva Maxima, Marie Lemoine iCalot), Canary, Lady Leonora Bramweli, Mens. Charles Leveque (award of Merit London 1906), Spirea Gladstone, Superbe, etc. A BARGAIN FOR YOU They'll Trot All Rl^ht 1500 Am. Beauty, lyi in. pots, $5 per 100, $40 per loco. 600 Am. Beauty, 2I2 in. pois, $3 per 100. The lot for $15. 1500 Bride, 2,', in- pots, 1500 Bridesmaid, 2^ in. pots, $2.50 per 100, $20 per 1000. C.\SH WITH ORDER. LAWRENCE COTTER, Castle Grove Greenhouses, DANVILLE, PA. R' GERANIUMS OOTED CUTTINGS for fall deliver)' in any quan- tity. Orders solicited now. Send for list. Smii.ax, Plumosus, Robustus and Sprencerii Carefully grown; ready June 15th to September islh, at moderate prices. Send for list. ALBERT M. HERR, LANCASTER, PA. CARNATIONS Field Grown Plants. Now Ready Boston Marketand Fair Maid $5.00 per lOO Asparagus Sprengerl, large lield-grown climijis , . 8 00 " " H. W. VOSE. Hyde Paik, Mass KOSTER'S BLUE SPRUCE Perfect specimens, 5 to 9 feet high, transplanted ; write for prices J^. TROY, New Rochelle, N. Y DAHLIAS. riclies in any quantity, ur early spring. Now IS the tuna to place \our order for bnlbf, which will insure you getting named va- delivcry to be made this fall DAVID HERBERT & SON, Succtssors to L. K. Peacoclt. Inc. A.TCO, IV. J. August 11, 1906 HORTICULTURE 1-.7 British Horticulture A VISIT TO WISLICY. A joiiriiev tlirmisjli somo nf the iimst deliiilitful parts of sylvan Surrey to tlie Royal Horticultural Society's i;ardens at Wisley is a pilgrimage taken by many ardent -ardeners at this season. Eecently 1 was able to spend a pleasant Saturday afternoon in exploring the beauties of the gardens, which were the nmnificent gift cf Sir Thomas Hanbury to the society. The society has only been in possession a little over two years, so that the full plans have not yet lieen completed. A special feature is the wild garden, where is to be found a collection of plants brought together by ^Ir. G. F. Wilson. There is a very fine collection of rhododendrons, including a large number of named varieties. Then there are bam- l)0os, azaleas, irises and bulbous plants of all kind^. The herbaceous and alpine plants comprise a number of anemones, gentianas. cyclamens and ferns of all kinds. \'ariety is ailded by the ponds, which are adorned with nyniphivas and the leading varieties of aquatic plants. About five acres are set apart for frviit trees, the idea be- ing to secure a selection of the best varieties. Some of the largest fruit growers have presented the society with a big stock of fruit trees whilst a liberal gift o' rare trees has also been made. SO:\IE EECEXT TlilALS. A number of interesting trials are being conducted at Wisley this year. In continuance of the trials of violas commenced last year, a further liateh has been under observation this season. The soil at Wisley is well ada])ted for this flower. The floral committee have awarded three marks to Viola Maggie Mott, of a pale lihic tint : Eoyal Sovereign was regarded as the best yel- low variety. White Emperor was the premier white. Marchioness being considered as synonymous. Archie Grant was the leading dark-blue bloom. There Ms also been a trial of sweet peas. This has not altogether proved satisfactory, owing to the large portion of the va- rieties wdiich were found to be not properly fixed. The fol- lowing varieties each received three marks: Countess Spencer, light rose ; John Ingman, reddish rose : The Hon. Mrs. Kenyon, sulphur tinted ; Mrs. G. Higginson, ])ale blue ; Dainty, white, faintly tinted ; Jeanie Gordon, jiink and white; Helen Pierce, striped; Dorothv Eck- foril, white: and Helen Lewis, rose. Some useful work is also done at Wisley in the vege- table trial-. Last year ISO varieties of potatoes were tried, and of this numl)er 12 received the approval of tlie committee. About 150 varieties of culinary peas were tried. It is found tliat each year an old friend comes up under a new name. Xe Plus THtra is often found masquerading with a new title. A CAIiXATION SPECIALIST. ilr. S. Mortimer, who has taken an active part in the formation of the AYinter-Flowering Carnation Society, has only turned his attention to the American section in recent years. Since October he has taken 12 medals for tree carnations, ilany thousands of plants have been raised at tlie nursery and sent in various parts of the Tnited Kingdom. Mr. Mortimer considers that En- eiiantress is the best of the market varieties. He has been very successful with Mrs. M. A. Patten, some of the blooms being from three to four inches across. Nel- son Fisher he regards as a great improvement on its forerunner, Airs. T. W. Lawsoii. ".Vdonis." he states, "is a grand scarlet, Floriana is an enormous grower, Harry Feun and Flarlowarden are fine varieties, and .\l]iine Glow is justly popular with the ladies." The plants are jilaced in an open position out of doors during the summer months and taken under glass again early in the autumn when the houses are cleared of fruit. In this way an abundant supply of carnations is obtained in the winter, whilst the houses are available for other purposes in the summer months. Besides the tree varie- ties most of the leading kinds of Malmaisons are culti- vated. DAHLIAS FOR EXHIBITION. 'Sir. ilortimer has one of the finest collections of dah- lias in the country. He grows from 20,000 to 2.5,000 jjots for export and winter sale, sending to all quarters of the globe, including America. Ceylon, India and South Africa. He has raised a number of popular va- rieties. Pink Perfection last year secured awards from the three leading societies. The new varieties amongs the show section are Blush Gem, Favorite, Delicacy, Mariner, Brown Bess and Caledonian. The new cactus ones are Pink Perfection, Alice Mortimer, ITnique. Rising Sun, John Eobson, J. Rplodeeft, named after a Russian grower. Crimson Beauty, ilrs. R. F. Felton, Curiosity, Pharon, Octoroon and International. Cucumbers are also a specialty, the houses being devoted to raising for seed purposes. Fourteen new varieties have been raised by Mr. Mortimer, commencing in 1884 with Purley Park Hero. A fresh introduction this season, named Bounteous, is a cross between Delicacy and Progress, and this has received an award of merit from the Royal Horticultural Society. Tomatoes also receive attention. Winter Beauty, sent out by Messrs. Sutton & Sons, hav- inir been raised at Rowled^e. )50A C\Mt^. The Single Purpose in the reading columns of this journal is to give intelligent readers the kind of matter which will be of interest and benefit to them. This has been our policy from the start and explains why a new paper has so quickly won a reputation for good advertising results. Every concern has its own way of doing business. Our Way is to aim constantly to catch the eye and the considera- tion of the best men in the trade — those who are buyers of first-class material and who can pay for what they buy. If you have goods to oflEer to that class of !iuyers then advertise the fact in Horticulture and Youll Get There 1558 H ORT ICULT U RE August 11, 1906 HORTICULTURE AN ILLUSTRATED JOURNAL DEVOTED TO THE FLORIST, PLANTSMAN, LANDSCAPE GARDENER AND KINDRED INTERESTS HORTICULTURE PUBLISHING CO. II HAMILTON PLACE, BOSTON. MASS. Tslephena, Oiford 292 WM. J. STEWART. Editor and Manager. Support the S. A. F. We sincerely hope that the foreeast of a record-hreaking S. A. F. meeting at Dayton may prove to have beer, cor- rect. Surface indications certainly favor it, and there appear:^ to be no good reason why the memljership list of the national society should not he largely augiuented on this occasion and a due share of the prosperity existing and to come be accorded to this noble organization whose usefulness to its constitu- ents is limited only by the measure of loyal support given it. Come in, one and all. "In union there is strength." Already well into August, with the The flood tide of opening of the Dayton convention prosperity only a few days away and the Sep- tember frosts close upon its heels, it is now time for every ambitious business man to "get busy" and plan for the work of the coming months which, if wisely begim, cannot but bring substantial gain. There is no apparent reason why the coming sea- son should not be the greatest business year ever ex- perienced in American horticulture. The staple crops, on which the well-being of our country depends, have broken the records this season, and predictions are free- ly made by those who should know, that we are in it for a period of great ])rosperity. Money will be spent freely for anything to make home attractive and existence a pleasure. Flowers and plants, trees and shriibs, con- servatories and horticultural accessories of all kinds will get a generous share, and it behooves our readers to be on the alert to take full advantage of these halcyon days which we cannot expect to last forever. The man who fails to participate in the great activity now about to open throws away the opportunity of a lifetime. The next nundjer of IIorti- Watch out for Horticui- cuLTCKE will be issued in ture-s advertisers honor of the Dayton conven- next week tJon and respectfully inscribed to the wide-awake florists of that enterprising city who have handled the preliminary work in so capable a manner, and will doubtless give an equally good account of themselves in the responsi- bilities yet to come, and to the far-seeing tradesmen, manufacturers and plant growers, who contribute to the magnificent trade exhibition which is now assured. All indications are for a large attendance, and, in anticipa- tion of this, HoETici'LTURE has made preparation to send out a very large edition of this convention number and will see to it that a copy is placed in the hands of every one in attendance at the meeting, also mailed to a goodly numlter of the stay-at-homes who are not already on our regular sul)scription list. The leading houses in all important horticultural lines will be well represented in the ad\ertising columns, and we hope all good friends of HoHTicfLXUKE will defer placing their fall orders until they have had an opportunity to see what these lirms have to offer on this occasion, knowing that they will not lie losers thereiiy in anv resjiect. The vinlct growers of IMiine- The "black rot" among |,^,^.|^ ;i,.e jrrpatly alarmed over the violets the prevalence, this year, of the dreaded fungous disease known as "Idack rot." The florist trade will view the situation with nuirked concern for a considerable sec- tion of the country has come to depend largely upon Khinebeek for violets, and any serious impairment of the fragrant product for which this Hudson Kiver vil- lage has become justly famed cannot but affect the en- tire florist trade cast of the Mississij)pi. We hope that Rhinebeck is not destined to join the ranks of the "has beens" and fade into the background as a common suf- ferer with some other places once famed for violets, car- nations or roses. Unfortunately a majority of the Rhinebeck violets growers are lacking in general horti- cultural knowledge or experience, having simply fol- lowed their neighbors one after another, into violet growing as a specialty, and shared with them the run of good fortune resultant upon a favorable soil and climate which often comes, under such circumstances, to those utterly without technical knowledge. When trouble ap- pears then is the time for the trained and studious hor- ticulturalist to come to the front and win out. and we are greatly mistaken if the experienced and well-read men amongst the Rhineijeck growers do not eventually prove to be the winners. Xone are so well versed, how- ever, in plant pathology that they can afford to ignore the scientists of the agricultural experiment stations who, if called in, will be found willing to investigate to the linut and to give valuable advice and assistance. If the conditions are as bad as we have been informed every possible means of relief should be ]n'o;ui)tly utilized. August 11, lonc HORTICULTURE 129 SWEET PEA REVIEW FOR 1906. Nineteen six, for some reason or other, has been a poor season for sweet peas. The most generally ac- cepted theory for this untoward state of affairs is the dry weather in May, followed by unusually copious rains and hailstorms in June and July. Dur- ing the two latter months they would be drowned one day and scorched the next until one finally gave up hope of seeing them at their best for this year. The review by the writer, which appeared in your issue of July 29, 1905, was made under exceptionally favor- able circumstances, the season having been ideal, and the field notes taken at a time when the majority of varieties were at their best. This year we have had to depend on the notes taken from day to day by the people in charge of the trial grounds of the Burpee Farm at Fordhook. these being superin- tended mainly by Mr. Darlington and revised and annotated by the manager. Mr. Howard M. Earl. The notes which follow may therefore be considered as a modification of the writer's last year's conclusions in the light of the present season's experience, and as a comiiosite of the opinions of various authorities. Among the whites it is generally agreed that Dorothy Eckford has the best substance of all, the only rival being Blanche Burpee, which is the better formed flower of the two. Ben- ary's Mont Blanc must now take a back seat being superseded by Burpee's Earliest of All White, which is not only earlier, but is better both in form and substance. White Wonder is a great thing for bunching, but the individual flowers are small. This is made up for in number, however, there being usually from eight to thirteen on the twin spray which is a peculiarity of this variety as is also its tall growth (often 10 to 15 feet). Among the yellows Mrs. Eckford is still up front, but if what our English friends say about Dora Cowper be all true (and if she makes good on this side) .good-bye Mrs. Eckford. The Dora Cowper was awarded a certifi- cate of merit by the National Sweet Pea Society recently and is described as a clear yellow and far superior in every way. both to Mrs. Eckford and Mrs. E. Kenyon. Queen Victoria and Mrs. Fitz.gerald are among recent im- provements in the yellow class and we must hold on to them until we see how the newcomers turn out. Among the blush pinks Modesty is still a .good one and must be .given a prominent place in this class. Countess Spencer, the great 1904 novelty, a love- ly pink with fluted edges, still holds her own amon.g the prize winners and all that has been said of her stands. In the dark class Mr. Earl still places Black Michael as the greatest novelty of them all. It is a dark claret mag- nificent as to size, form and substance, but even more remarkable for its dwarf habit of growth and dark green foliage. David R. Williamson is a fine improvement on the old "Blue and Purple.'" Jeannie Gordon, a bright rose with creamy wings, holds good in her class as yet. though she is far more pop- ular in England than here. Agnes Johnston, another bright rose but dis- tinguished by the wings and standards being slightly flushed with pink. Mrs, Knights Smith, when it comes true, is a fine flower of a distinct pink but ex- perience in selecting this variety has proven that it is very difficult to get it true. Prima Donna still holds its ground among the pinks but is grad- ually being superseded by Janet Scott which latter is one of the handsomest for use in bouquets. It has large flow- ers of the purest pink and always three to a spray. Gladys Unwin, a lovely pink, a shade lighter than Countess Spencer, which it resembles in form. Mr. Earl thinks Countess Spencer is the one to watch carefully for new de- velopments. It is a new type and will undoubtedly give us many more with the distinct wavy or rumpled effect in the standard and wings. Florence Spencer is one of this progeny, but it will take another season to decide its merits alon.gside Gladys Unwin. Scarlet Gem is as near a dazzling scarlet as it is possible to imagine a sweet pea. The flowers are under the standard as to size, but the brilliant color makes up for all defects. Queen ."Mexandra described by Eckford as a dazzling scarlet, shows a trifle darker than Scarlet Gem at Fordhook. It is a magnificent variety and sure to be popular as soon as sufficient seed can be saved to warrant offering same at a moderate price. Kin.g Edward VII. is just as good as when described a year ago. and has made good in every way. It is a glow- ing red self and the best to date in its color. Coccinea has a place of its own where a distinct rich cherry red is required, but the flowers are small and only two to a spray. Salopian was the parent of King Edward, but it burned badly in our hot sun. Then came Sunproof Salopian, but it also burns though not so badly. The grand new color (orange sal- mon) of which Henry Eckford is the type has not stood our hot summer very well, but the exceptional season must be taken into account. In order to get the best results in color effect it should be planted in a partially shaded situation. The National Sweet Pea Society has commenced a new color section with this variety as the type. In the salmon-oran.ge class those de- serving of special mention are: Gorgeous, Hon. F. Bouverie, Lady .Mary Currie and Mrs. Willmott. But the best of the section is undoubtedly Helen Lewis, a seedling of Countess Spencer of immense size and a general color effect of salmon pink, although a nioser examination shows a crimson orange standard with orange rose v/ings. This was originally introduced by Burpee as Mrs. Sydenham, but as it was christened on the other side as Helen Lewis the other name has been dropped. Lord Kenyon, of a deep pink. is ahead of Lord Roseberry, which is a shade lighter and has smaller flowers. Her Majesty is still good, but Majestic is better, both in form and color. The best of all the rose pinks is John In- gram, a Spencer seedling, introduced by Burpee. This supersedes easily the nopular Prince of Wales, which in its time topped the rose pink cohimn. Of the three latest Eckfords, Sybil Eckford is the least attractive. In our climate the color is a delicate blush ,'.,^plnk and the flower is not nearly so good as we had reason to expect. Among the oddly roarked varieties Helen Pierce, a Morse novelty of last year, shows up well. It is a good .sized flower with a white ground flaked with blue and light purple. G, C, WATSON. SWEET PEAS IN WINTER. Can you toll what time I should plant sweet peas to have them in bloom at Christmas time? Also can they be gmwn and give as many flowers in a cool house that is kept from 36 to 40 at night and 55 to GO in daytime except upon especially sunny days? ^___^__ For Christmas flowering sow September 1, if grown at a temperature of 50 degrees nights and 60 degrees to 65 degrees in daytime. They can be grown at from 3i; degrees to 40 degrees at night but, in that case, will not bloom until spring. WILLIAM SIM. THE HICKORY TUSSOCK MOTH, Editor HORTICULTURE: Dear Sir: — Will you please name the enclosed specimens and tell me all about them. Yours truly, J. E, E. The specimens sent in are Halisi- dota caryae, larvae of Lepidoptera, family Arctiidae, or in common words they are the caterpillars of the hickory tussock moth or tiger moth. The life history — or cycle of ex- istence— is as follows: The moths ap- pear from winter quarters about June and lay their eggs, which hatch in a few weeks into the pretty tufted caterpillars often found feeding on the elm, ash, hickory and butternut in August and early September. The caterpillars are covered with clusters of short white hairs and have a row of eight tufts of longer black hairs down the back. Each section of the body is marked with a dozen black spots and a few fine black lines. Two pencils of very long black hairs aris- ing from the first segment and extend- ing forward, and two more reaching backward from the seventh segment give them a close resemblance to the tussock moth, Notolophus leucostigma, to which, in fact, they are closely re- lated. In September the caterpillars attain their growth, and are about an inch and a half long. They crawl down from the trees then and form their cocoons under stones, or in chinks dt walls. Here they stay until the fol- lowing spring, undergoing the change from caterpillar to butterfly. The co- coons are grayish in color, thick, short, blunt, and made mostly from the hair of the caterpillar. The following June they emerge as dark ochre-yellow moths with a wing expanse of 1 7-8 to 2 1-4 inches. The fore wings are long, narrow and marked with numerous brown and white dots and two brownish stripes running parallel to the outer hind margin. The hind wings are thin and semi-transparent. These moths lay the eggs for the next brood, thus completing the life history. The caterpillars are seldom trouble- some and rarely ever attack valuable shade trees or crops. If they ever do occur in sufficient numbers to dr. damage, they can be easily controlled by spraying the foliage with some arsenical in§ec4icide. ^. U ADAMS. 130 HORTICULTURE August 11, 1906 CONVENTION TOPICS THE PROGRAM IN BRIEF. The twenty-second annual meeting and exhibition of the Society of American Florists and Ornamental Horticulturists will be held at Dayton, Ohio, August 21, 22, 23 and 24, 1906. TR.\xsronTATinN. A reduced rate of one and one-tnird fare, on the certificate plan for the round trip, has been granted by all railroad and steamship lines in the United States represented in the trunk line and passenger committees, except in the state of Ohio, where a uniform rate of two cents per mile has been established by law. Be sure that, when purchasing your going ticket, you request a "certifi- cate." Present yourself at the railroad station for ticket and certificate at least 30 minutes before the departure of train. On your arrival at the Convention Hall, present your certificate at once to Secretary Stewart, accompanied by a fee of twenty-five cents, who will re- turn the certificate to you after it has been duly validated, for return journey, which will entitle you, up to August 31, to return ticket at one third the limited fare, excepting that for points west of Chicago and St. Louis and north of Kansas City generally the return limit is August 28. HOTELS I.\ DAYTON. All hotels are within one square of all street cars, taking you to the ex- hibition grounds within ten minutes. Anyone wanting accommodations, if no individual arrangements are pre- ferred, shouhl make application as soon as possible to .T. B. Heiss, chair- man of hotel committee. THE TRADE EXHIBITION. The trade exhibition will be located in the central pavilion at the fair grounds. Full rules and regulations, together with diagrams of the exhi- bition hall, may be obtained from Horace M. Frank, superintendent, 112 South Main street, Dayton, O. OUTDOOR EXHIBITION. This convention offers the first op- portunity in the Society's history to make a display of out-door planted material. Harry M. Altick. vice-presi- dent, has charge of this department. BULBS FOR TESTING. American growers of any forcing bulbs, plants or seeds of sorts not yet grown in this country in commercial quantity, or dealers controlling stocks of such goods, will be given space free of charge for the exhibition of samples as heretofore. Please make entries with the secretary. PAYING DUES. Members will greatly promote their own comfort and convenience by for- warding their dues to the secretary in advance. On receipt of $3.00 from those who have paid memliership dues for 1905, and $.^.00 for all others, certificate, badge book, and numbered badge for 190C will be mailed from the Secretary's office. The Secretary's ad- dress is Wm. J. Stewart, 11 Hamilton Place, Boston. Program. OI'EXIXG SESSION, TUESDAY. AUG. 21. 2 r.M. The opening session will ho dovolofl to jin :irtAY. AU(!. 22. o.rso A.M. Eoliowing reiKn-ts of .fudges at the morn ing session. \\'ednesday. .\ng. 22. the prize essays pi'epnred bv nnMnbers on tile snb- jei't of -'The BesI Methoil of .Marlieling file I'rodnet of tin- Wllolesale riant and I'Mower Grower." will I)e presented and the a\^■ar^Is annouin-ed. SEl,ECTION OF Ni:XT MEETING I'l.AI'E AND NOMINATION OF OFFICEItS. Til seleetion of the loe.-ition of Die next meeting (polls ojieii one lioiin. luunlnatiini of otiieers and roll-eall of States for nonii nallcni for Stale Vice rresldents for next year will take jiiaee at this session. ADDRESS. "Teaching I lorl ienll nre in llie I'lili ii- Si-hools." by E. V. Ilalb.rk, N. V Disenssion. \'oling on ainendlnents to ronsMIn inn and by-laws. HOWLING TOURNA.MICN T, I. .10 I'M. .\llevs at Fairvii'W I'aik and Lakiside I'ark. For instrnedons as to entries, ete., aildiess George Asmus, 807 Madison Ave.. (.■Iiicago, III. PROMENADE GONClOIiT. There will be n promenaile .-onc-eri at till' Exhibition Building during llo' after- noon. FLORISTS' IIAIL ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA. ;i P..M. .\nniiai meeting at Convention Hall. ILLUSTRATED LECTURE AT s I'.M. Tille and lectnrer to be announced lati-r. QUESTION BOX. The Question Box will be oiiened after tile close of the lecture, and a general dis- enssion will be in order ni»on a number of Iiractical topics. AMERICAN CARNATION SOCIETY. .Meeting of members at the .Mgoiiiiiiln Hotel, immediately after adjonrnincnt ^V^ I^ K S Flowers or Design Work DELIVERED IN ALBANY AND VICINITY ON TELEGRAPHIC ORDER. 11 NORTH PEARL ST., ALBANY, N.Y.l SAMUEL MURRAY Florist Coates House Conservatory 1»1? BROADWAY, KANSAS CITY, MQ B«tb 'Pbooai 2670 Main 132 HORTICULTURE August 11, 1906 together and put into permanent form the history of the organization which was first started at Atlantic City in 1894. and the present organization which was put in force March 13th. 1899. Mr. W. C. Barry of Rochester being the first president of the society. The motto which was proposed at the executive meeting, for the organization was, "A rose for every home, a Inish for every garden." The sense of the committee is that the society should be broadened out to make it as comprehensive as its name, that "American" represents no section but takes in the entire bound of the zone where roses grow. Yours respectfully, BENJAMIN HAMMOND. Sec. American Rose Society. SEED TRADE TOPICS MASSACHUSETTS HORTICUL- TURAL SOCIETY. The Saturday exhibition of the Mass- achusetts Horticultural Society on August 4 was devoted to annuals and perennials. Harvard Botanic Garden, Blue Hill Nurseries, and Mrs. J. L. Gardner were among the largest ex- hibitors. T. C. Thurlow, Mrs. J. B. Lawrence. W. G. Winsor, Towle's Dahlia Garden, fine dahlias: E. F. Dwyer, H. A. Stevens & Co., T. C. Thurlow, Langwater Gardens, phloxes. A first-class certificate of merit was awarded the Blue Hill Nurseries for Gypsophila paniculata fl. pi. Lager & Hurrell for Vanda Miss Agnes Joachim, and E. E. Dwyer & Son re- ceived honorable mention for Heuch- era brizoides. There was a meritorious display of fruits and vegetables. SOCIETY OF AMERICAN FLORISTS AND ORNAMENTAL HORTI- CULTURISTS. Department of Plant Registration. Lager & Hurrell. Summit. N. J., submit for registration orchid seed- ling Laelio-Cattleya Lady Bernice. Cattleya gigas atropurpurea x Laelia purpurata. Flowers large, 7 inches across, sepals and petals lilac with numerous and delicate mottles and veins of rosy purple superimposed, these accentuating more toward the tips of the petals. Lip wavy, 2 inches across, dark purple with a minute mar- gin of rose. Lower part of throat with numerous yellow and reddish-brown longitudinal veins, upper part or sides of tube orange yellow. W. J. STEWART, Secretary. Much has been said and written re- garding the tendency of peas to "sport" or depart from their true type. Men in this line of business have spent years trying to get types so fixed that they would be free from this charac- teristic, but no one has succeeded, be- cause we cannot change nature. Nearly everything in the animal and vegetable kingdoms shows this ten- dency, and eternal vigilance alone pre- vents reversion to original types. We know that certain breeds of hogs, sheep, horses and cattle have "run out" or become extinct. In every case these breeds have been the result of crosses of two or more other breeds. In the vegetable kingdom the same rule obtains. If any one will take the trouble to compare the seedsmen's catalogues of to-day with those of forty years ago, he will not only be surprised at the great increase in the number of varie- ties, but if he can remember back twenty-five or thirty years, will real- ize the very great improvement w^.ch has been made in those varieties. Compare the magnificent tomatoes we have to-day with the pale, watery, seedy specimens of twenty years ago and, taking the entire list of vegetables from asparagus to turnips, the same improvement in types can be shown, though perhaps not all in the same de- gree as in the tomato. Many of the standard varieties of thirty years ago are not only obsolete, but extinct, the standard varieties of to-day being so vastly superior that the old ones would be unsalable. Probably in no single instance has greater improvement been made than in peas. Any one familiar with the seed business in the early '70's. knows that our list of peas then consisted of the common Field variety. Early Kent. White and Black Eye Marrowfats, and Champion of England. This latter variety was one of our first sweet wrinkled peas, and was an immense advance over the Early Kent, and the Marrowfats. Compare the magnificent varieties of to-day with those enumer- ated and one can see the great advance that has been made in this important vegetable. What would our friends in the can- ning trade do if they had to pack the smooth, hard Early Kent, Marrowfats or the Champion of England? No doubt the latter would make an excel- lent quality, but suppose it were the only sweet pea the canner had? Every canner will be able to answer this question, and all that need be .said is that no canner to-day uses the Champion of England. Reverting to the problem of why peas "sport," it may be stated that no one has yet given an authoritative or satisfactory ex- planation, and it can only be said to be the "nature of the critter." It is v.ell known that peas of last year's crop planted this year may show from ten to fifteen per cent, of "sports," while the same seed carried over and planted next year may not show over two or three per cent. Climatic con- ditions are largely responsible for this "sporting," and this fact is as well established as any fact can be. Any one dealing with the farmer knows that when he grows a crop on contract and the seed is furnished to him, any partial failure of the crop or any departure from the true type is always charged to the seed, and the less the person knows about the vagaries of seeds and the peculiarities of plants, the more vociferous he is in charging everything to the seed. When the farmer plants wheat, oats, rye, barley, field corn, potatoes, or in sliort any crop, and furnishes his own seed, particularly if it be not a con- tracted crop, he seldom thinks of charging any failure to the seed. However it may be only fair to say that seed peas are not always as good as they might be made. Perhaps the crop was not ro.gued as closely as it should have been, and no doubt nianv crops receive precious little attention, and even the best might be made bet- ter, but when all is said, the fact re- mains indispulal)le that no man living can answer for the vagaries due to I liniatp. or other conditions over which the producer of the seed has no control. As well ask him to control the elements themselves as their re- sults. If the manufacturer cannot ai)solutely control the quality of his I)roduct, how can tiie man who has such a changeable and fickle pattern as mother nature? Howard M. Earl of Burpee's re- turned from an extended trip through Louisiana, Texas, Michigan and New Jersey on the 2(;th nlto. He reports on crops as follows: All eyes are now centered on the onion seed situation. It will soon be time for estimates that will mean something. There is quite a glut of tomatoes at Sundesboro, N. J., where are grown hundreds of acres of Spark's Earliana for shipping. Many cars are now being shipped daily to lioints in New England. Watermelons are scarce and those who are fortunate enou.gh to have a < rop are "making money." The can- ning varieties of peas — Alaska, Ad- miral, McLean's Advancer and other varieties grown especially for this pur- pose are reported short. Beans are looking well and if season Gardeners' and Fli Club of Boston at W auahal.um Giuve If you are interested in violet growing read George Saltford's book on violets. A practical treat- ise by a practical man. We mail it postpaid for 25 cents. Order now. August 11, 1906 HORTICULTURE. m New Crop joHNSON'5 Prize- Winner PANSIES From tKe ■World's Famous Growers "These superb Qiant Pansies are veritable Priie Winners wherever e>l,il,ir,,l Tk :. . . j vigorous compact habit, long, s„« stems, heavy te,tur"»-i^rra„/e of rE^m.ceno^^^^^^ am disIinCT "'^-'"' have made them famou. wth the most crft.cal Pan>y Growers ol thellnlted State, and Canada ■' "Johnson's Kingly PrUe Winner Pansles are the product ol the "rid's leaSing Pan.y Soecialists .^.olutely unsurpassed in. luahty by any strain extant. We offer seed as follows '"umg ransy specialists '-'^us, $1.00; 1-407 1.25: I o/, ^.00. " 1000 seeds 30c.; aooo seeds 50c. Johnson's Popular Pansies "''%ZV^^VrQl''rtn^^th"S[''''- markings and 5000 I'nusies. Large 'I'radc , ^ Pkt. (aooo seeds) Azure Blue 20- IJelgian Striped * 20 Black (Faust) '. '. 10 Bronze shades 20 Emperor Fredenck (new) dark red . ! ! 20 Emperor William, ultramarine blue .... 20 English, largcflowering,tinemixed .... 25 Fire Dragon, freryorangeandbronze .... 20 1^ ire King, goKlen yeHow, upper petals purple 20 r I 'Hch, large flowering, finest mixed ... 20 Lord Bcaconsticld, deep purple violet . . . ao Prince Bismarck, beautiful golden bronze 20 Quadricolor, or Pheasant's Eye (Rainbow) . 20 Pt Oz. 75 c 75 75 75 75 1. 00 75 75 80 75 75 75 Large TraJe „ _ , . Pkl (2000 seeds) Snow Queen, satiny while . . 20 Striped and Mottled, large flowered .' . .' '. 30 ('Old Margined 20 Havana Brown .* ! ! ! 30 Meteor (new), bright brown . *. ' '. * ' ao Peacock, ultramarine blue,deep claret and wiiite 20 Red Victoria (new), very tine Red Riding Hood, red shades, line White, pure V'ellow, pure White, with dark eye . * ,' Fine, mixed Fine English, Mixed ....*. »5 »5 16 Per Oz. 75 75 75 75 7; 75 1. 00 1. 00 75 75 75 JOHNSON SEED CO., New Fall Catalogue of Bulbs and Hififh-class f-lower 5eed8 Herbert \V. Johnson (of the late firn of lohnson & Stokes), President 217 Market St., PHILADELPHIA, PA. continues favorable another large crop, hard on onion sets. we can expect This weather is A WARNING ABOUT SHEEP ■ MANURE. Owing to the high price of miittun during the past spring the sheep in the vicinity of the big niarliets have been sold off to the extent that it is at present very difficiilt to get sheep manure that is good. Gardeners and florists should avoid purchasing the product of the stock yards of Chicago. Omaha and St. Louis, for the reason that at these places the sheep are fed largely with wheat screenings and the manure produced is apt to be filled with objectionable weed seeds. If good manure is to be had it must come from points much further west where, because of the great distance, raisers are not so anxious to take advantage of stock yards' markets. BUSINESS CHANGES. H. B. Lewis of i\)ntiac, .Mich., has moved into more commodious quarter.s at 81 N. Saginaw St. Thomas Heskey of Hopedale, Mass.. has purchased the greenhouses of Norcross & Stratton. Grafton. Mass.. and will tal;e early possession. D. C. Lines of .Milford, Conn., is re- fitting his greenhouses and intends to return to the business in which he had been engaged many years. F. W. Wilson of Detroit has leased the store No. 34 N. Main St.. Glovers- ville, N. Y., and will open about August 11 an up-to-date florist's es- tablishment. ALITYIaU BEND rOR OATllMdv^. ARTHUR T. BODDINQTON (43 Went 14th St., New Tork. Burpee's Seeds PHILADELPHIA Blue List of Wholesale Prices mailed only to those who plant for profit. CYCLAMEN SEED New Crop MIGHELL'S GIANT STRAIN (irown for us by one oi the leading growers in Europe, and for size of blooms and free flowering qualities cannot be ex- celled. loo lOOO Seeds Seeds GIANT WHITE .75 $6.00 GIANT PINK .75 6.00 GIANT RED .75 6.00 GIANT WHITE, w lb Red Eye, .75 6.00 GIANT MIXED .60 5.00 NEW CROP PANSY SEED MJcheirs Giant Exhibition Mixture For size of b'oom, length of stem, rich coloring and distinct markings this strain cannot be e-vcelled. Has been awarded First Pri/c wherever e.vhibited. Price, trade pkt., 50c.: 75c. per J^oz.. per 02.. $5.00. Send for our Wholesale Catalogue of Seeds, Bulbs, and every reiiuisite for the greenhouse and garden. HENRY F. MICHELL CO. lOtSMarketSt., Philadelphia, Pa. SOW NOW. Breck's International Prize Mixed Pansy. II ^^ IMI'i iK I EM. Joseph Breck & Sons Corp. 4r-54 NO. MARKET ST., BOSTON, MASS. Now Ready Zlrnglebel's Prize Pansy Seeds in trade p:ickat;es, $I.OOeacli. (iiaiit Mar- ket, 20011 seeds ; (iiaut Kancy, 600 see Wholesale House Between New York and Chicago. BOSTON FLORIST LEHER CO. I Manufacturersd FLORISTS' LETTERS I This wooden box nicely stained and varnished, 18x30x12. made in two sec- tions, one for each size letter, given away irith first order of 500 letters Block Letters, ij^ or 2 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. ncCARTHY, Manager 66 Pearl Street, BOSTON, MASS. Look through the Buyers' Directory and Ready Reference Guide. You will find Sonne good offers there also. CUT FLOWER BOXES EDWARDS FOLDING BOX CO MANUFACTURERS PHILADELPHIA. PA. CHAS. W. McKELLAR 51 WABASH AVE., CHICAGO Western Headquarters for Choice Orchids Valley Violets and all Cut Flowers y EVERYTHING SEASONABLE IN P ' CUT FLOWERS • ^ EDWARD REID. 1536 Wholesale Florist Ranslead Sleel, 1>H I I. ADELl'HI A Stor. aom 8 P. M. ^ PETER REINBERQ WHOLESALE CUT FLOWERS 51 Wabash Av., Chicago, 111. In wrltlDK idvcrtlseri, mention Bortlcultar* WHOLESALE FLOWER MARKETS TRADE PRICES— Per 100— TO DEALERS ONLY CHICAGO August 6 ST. LOUIS July 30 FHILA. July 30 BOSTOH August 9 ROSES Am. Beauty and Edgcly Fan. & Sp. •* Extra No. I " Lower grades. Bride & 'Maid— Fan. & Sp " Ordinary Golden Gate, Fancy " Ordinary Liberty, Fancy Ordinary Richmond, Fancy ** Ordinary Kaiserin.Carnot, Chatenay, Fancy. " '* " Ordinary CARNATIONS Fancy Ordinary MISCELLANEOUS Catileyas Lilies Gladioli Asters Lily of the Valley Sweet Peas Mignonette Adiantum Cuoeatum.. " Croweanum - . Smilajt Asparagus Plumosus, strings " " & Sprengeri bunches 5.00 9.00 5.00 2.00 5.00 a. 00 5.00 3.00 5.00 3.00 5.00 a.oo 1.50 ■75 25.00 10.00 6,00 4.00 6.00 4.00 6.00 4.00 6.00 4.00 6.00 4.00 6.00 4.00 6.00 3.00 •75 2.00 •50 •so ■75 10.00 25.00 25.00 a.oo 3.00 a.oo 3.00 •75 1. 00 1. 00 15.00 30.00 30.00 15.00 10.00 6 00 3.00 4.00 2.00 4.00 2.0 Wholesale Commission Florist CHOICE CUT FLOWERS 57 West 28th St. New York. Special Atteolion to Shipping Orders Telephones: s2oo. aeoi, Madison Square Write for Current Prices Established 1891 BUY FROM SHIP TO TRY ^£ The Reliable Commission House ALFRED H. LANGJAHR All Choice Cut Flowers In Season 55 West 28th St, New York Teleplione 3924 Madison Square. Richmond Roses and Rich Flowers of all varieties JOS. S. FENRICH now. 28th street. New York Tcl. 324-325 Madison Square FOR GOOD PRICES AND CASH RETURNS send your flowers to Phil. F. Kessler 55 West 26th Street, New York. Telephone 2921 Madison Square. NEW YORK QUOTATIONS PER lOO-TO DEALERS ONLY Ro«cs Am. Beauty and Edgeley fan and sp. extra No Lower grades Bride & 'Maid, (an and sp " Ordinary Golden Gale, fancy " ordinary Hberty, fancy '* ordinary Richmond, tancy " ordinary Kaiscrin, Carnot, Chalenay, fancy. '* " " ordinary Last Half of Week ending Aug. 4 1906 ao.oo to 25.00 8.00 to 12. 00 4.00 to 6.00 1.00 to 2.00 2.00 to 4.00 •»5 to 1. 00 3.00 to 6.00 ■ »S to 2.00 0.00 to 8.00 • as to 2.00 6.00 to 8.00 •25 to 2.00 1,00 to 8.00 ■■"i to 2.00 First Half of Week beginning Aug. 8 1906 ao.oo to 8.00 to 4.00 to 1. 00 to 2.00 to .35 to 3.00 to .25 to 6.00 to 35 to 6.00 to .35 to 1. 00 to .95 to ag.oo 12 00 6.00 3.00 4.00 1. 00 6.00 2.00 8.00 2.00 8.00 3.CX> 8.00 2.00 Carnations, Fancy Carnations, Ordinary Cattleyas ■••. Lilies Qladioli Asters Lily of the Valley Sweet Peas, btinches nienonette AdJantum Cuneatum " Croweanum - SmIlax Asparagus Plumosus " & Sprengcri, bunches LastHalf of Week ending Aug. 4 1906 I. GO to .50 to 2«;.oo 10 8.00 to .50 to .15 to 1.00 to 1. 00 to to ■ »5 to 1. 00 10 6.00 to 10.00 to 15.00 to 3.00 ■75 50.00 10.00 2.00 1. 00 3.00 4.tx> •50 •50 1.50 8.00 95. 00 3S-00 First Half of Week beginning Aug. G 1906 I. 00 to .50 to 25.00 to 8.00 to .50 to .15 to I. 00 to 1.00 to to .25 to 1. 00 to 6.00 to 10. CO to 15.00 10 3.00 •75 50.00 10.00 2. 00 1. 00 300 4.00 .50 .50 1.50 8.00 25.00 35.00 ORCHIDS AT ALL SEASONS WM. STUART ALLEN CO. Commission Merctiants in Cut Flowers 53 WEST 28TH STREET, NEW YORK Telephone 356 Madison Square Edward C. Horan Wholesale Florist 55 WEST 28th ST. New York TRAENDLY A SCHENCK WHOLESALE FLORISTS Furnish best stock at fair prii;es all the year round Send for quetatioDS on fall orders Tel. 798 799 Madison sq. 44 Wcst 28th Street, Nbw YoFk City Charles Millang 50 West 29th St., New York city I MI T«L \l^ Ma4lM Sq. Cut Flowers on Commission A Reliable Place to Consign to or order from Telephone; 3860-3871 Madison Square JULIUS LANC Wholesale Florist Consignments received, sold well and returns made promptly. S3 WEST 30th ST. NEW YORK Tekphone. 280 Madison Sq. In writing to Advertisers Idndly mention Horticulture August 11, 1906 ^I ORTICULTURE 137 ""Vrop fancy ferns $<-00 per 1000 ntw unur galax $1.25 per 1000 Discount on Larger Orders lZ7m.V.:sl:JrlmXTcl IM^M Cut FloweF Exchange '^l.Z':^^ Send for Our Weekly Price List on Cut Flowers. BUY YOUR FLOWERS THROUGH A. MOLTZ Wholesale Florist JB.57 W . 26th Strett - - NEW YORK Best Facilities for Supplying you at Lowest Daily Market Prices Tel. 3921.5243 nadlion Square UTMurilocii &Coi Wholesale Florists FLORISTS' SUPPLIES 545 Liberty St., PITTSBURG. PA. Long Distance Phone 1435 Court. YOUl WE I ORDERS I ADVERTISING LET US GET TOGETHER REED (SL KELLER 122 West 2Sth St.. New York Florists' Supplies We manufacture all our letal Designs, Baskets, Wire Work A Novelties and are dealers in Glassware Decorative Greens and florists' Requisites. H. BAYERSDORFER & CO 50-56 North 4th Street PHILADELPHIA, PA. FLORISTS^ SUPPLIES BEST LITTE lit THE COUNTRY' Do not keep your "I" on firms to see them grow or to see if they are full grown, but just glance around at the enterprising florist supply house with everything new for the trade. See us at the convention, JQTCRM 9 rn ISSSCermantown Av., I O I Lnn « UUi, PHILADELPHIA, PA. ESTABLISHED 1872 PERKINS & SCHUMANN Wholesale Cominlsslon Florists 50 West 28th St., New York Tel. Call 1009 Madison Square CONSIGNMENTS SOLICIIED PROMPT RETURNS Send for Free Sample of my FADELESS jHEET MOSS EDWARD A. BEAVEN, EVERGREEN, ALA. Lilies, Japanese Plants BAMBOO STAKES Ik Yokohama Nursery Co., Ltd, a Barclay Street, New York Best Flowers Ihe Boston Market N. F. MCCARTHY & CO. 84 HAWLEY STREET BOsTON, MASS. SEND FOR PRICES Headquarters in Western New Yorit Fur ROSES, CARNATIONS And all kinds of Seaonable Flowers WM. F. KASTING Wholesale Commission Florist, also Dealsr in Florists' Supplies and Wire Designs. 383-87 ELLiCOTT ST. BUFFALO, N. Y. Give us a thai. We cac please you. NEW CROP BRONZE AND GREEN QALAX $1.00 per 1000. Discounts ou larger quantities. Write for prices on case lots. WE H.WE VERV FIXE CUT BO.X WOOD. DAGGER AND FANCY FERNS. Fresh Northern, $1.00 per 1000. LYRATA, the best substitute for Smilax, $7.00 per c.ise Headquarters for all FLORISTS' SUPPLIES. Wire Designs. Cut Wire, Letters, Immortelles, Cycas Leaves, Wheat Sheaves, Ribbons, Corrugated Boxes, etc. LAUREL FESTOONINQ, su. and 6c. per yard. HENRY M.ROBINSON &, C0..« ^ y. P."^Z\lU^"je"ir- WHOLESALE FLOWER MARKETS.— CINCINNATI August 7 PER 100. TO DEALERS ONLY. DETROIT August 6 ROSES Am. Beauty andEdgely, fan and sp " extra No. I ** Lower grades Bride & 'Maid — Fan. and Sp. *' Ordinary Golden Gate, Fancy " Ordinary Liberty, fancy ' * Ordinary Richmond, Fancy *' Ordinary. Kaiserin, Carnot, Chaienay. Fancy " " Ordinary CARNATIONS Fancy Ordinary niSCELLANEOtS Cattleyas Lilies Gladioli Asters Lily of the Valley Sweet Peas Mignonette Adiantum Cuneatum " Croweaniim Smilax Asparagus Plumosus, strings '* '* & Sprcngeri, bunches BUFFALO August 7 15.00 8.00 4.00 5.00 3.00 5.00 3 00 5.00 3.00 5.00 3.00 1.50 •75 1,00 3.00 .30 25.00 30.00 I2.00 6.00 6.00 4.00 6.00 4-00 6.00 4.00 6.00 4.00 6.00 4.00 2. 00 1. 00 a. 00 4 00 -35 13.50 50.00 15.00 10.00 6.00 3.00 5.00 2.00 5.00 2. 00 5 -GO 2.00 5.00 2.00 5-00 2.00 .50 to 25.00 1500 8.00 6.00 6.00 d.OO 6.00 4.00 6.00 4.00 6.00 4.00 6.00 4.00 10.00 4.00 ■so 3.00 to 100.00 to 15.00 to 6.00 .75 4.00 .35 to to to 25.00 25.00 to 12.50 to 50.00 to 35. CO 20.00 12.00 6.00 3.00 3.00 4.00 5.00 3.00 5.00 3.00 6.00 3.00 6.00 1.50 .50 25.00 20.00 12.00 6.00 6.00 5.00 6.00 5.00 7. CO 5-00 7.00 6.00 7.00 6.00 2.00 1. 00 3.00 to 15.00 t.oo 3-00 •'5 1.00 •50 1. 00 35.00 35.CO 2.00 4.00 .S5 I. so i.oo I 50 15.00 35.00 35.00 PITTSBURG _Juiy 3« 12.50 8.00 6.00 a. 00 25.00 15.00 10. oe 5.00 4.00 2 00 4.00 2.00 6.00 4.00 6.00 4.00 10.00 4.00 to 3.00 to 1.00 13.50 3.00 .50 to 3.00 .10 to to to 1.35 to 10.00 to 23.00 to 35-0O to 10 13.00 6.00 3.00 4.00 .40 to 10 1.50 12.5c 40.00 40. CO Geo. A. Sutherland Co. CUT FLOWERS Florists' Supplies and Letters 34 HAWLEY STREET • - BOSTON Look through the Buyers' Directory and Ready Reference Guide. You will find some good offers there also. The KERVAN CO. 27.l\T'Zy. WHOLESALE DEALERS Fresh cut Palmetto & Cycas Palm Leave-', Galax, Leu- cothoe, Ferns and Mosses. All Decorafng Evergreens. 138 HORTICULTURE August 11, 1906 List of Advertisers Page Allen Wm. Stuart C0.136 American Nursery... 123 Aschmann Godfrey. . • 124 Barrows H.H. & Son. 124 Bayersdorfer H & Co. 137 Beaven, E. A 137 Bobbink & Atkins ... 124 Boodington .\.T 133 Boston Florist Letter Co ••34 Boston Plate and Win- dow Olass Co 142 Brague L. B. 135 Breck Joseph & Sons ■33-'44 Breitmeyer's J. Sons.t3i Brownel C. W. S: Co. 144 Endlong J. A.. 134 Burpee \V. A. & Co.. 122.133 Buxton Geo. E 126 Carlton H. R 123 Carrillo & Baldwin. ..124 Chicago Carnation Co 126 Cbilds John Lewis.. 126 Cochran Mushroom ftSpawnCo 133 Conine Nursery Co., F. E 126 CookeG. H ■■ 13" Cotter L n* Cowee A 123 Dilger Wm 137 Dreer H. A 14IM4 Eaton H. N 124 Edwards Folding Box Co. 134 Elliott Wm. & Sons.. 124 Esler J. G 143 Ernest W. H 144 Eyres 13' Farquhar R. & J. & Co. '22 FenrichJ.S 136 Foley Mfg. Co 143 Ford Bros 136 FromeniH. E 136 Grey T.J. & Co. ...12? Gude Bros. Co .. ..131 Gurney Healei Mfg. Co. 143 Guttman .\lex. J 136 Guttman & Weber... 135 Hail Asso. 143 Hammond Painl & Slug Shot Works 133 Heller&Co... 133 Herbert David&Son.i26 Herr A. M n6 Hews A. H. & Co.... 142 Hicks & Crawbuck ..136 Hilfinger Bros 144 Hitchings& Co 144 Horan E. C 136 Johnson Seed Co 133 Kasting W. F 137->43 Kervan Co.. The 137 Kessler, P F 136 King Cons. Co 142 Kroescliell Bros 142 Lager & Hurrell 124 Lang, Julius 136 Langjahr, Alfred H...136 Buyer's Directory Page Leuthy A. & Co 124 Lord &. Burnham Co. 144 Manley Chas. H. 144 McCarthy N. F 137 McCoimell Alex.. 131 McKeilar Charles W. 134 McKissick.W. E. ...134 McManus Jas 136 Michell H. F.Co. ...133 Michigan Cut Flower Exchange I37 M illang Charles 1 36 Millang Frank 136 Mohz A 137 Moninger J. C. • ••I43 Murdoch J. B.& Co. -137 Murray Samuel.. ... .131 Niessen Leo. Co 134 Palmer F. E. 123 Pennock Samuel S.... 126 Pentecost S. X. 124 Perkin?St. Nurseries. 124 Perkins& Schumann. 137 PiersonF.R. Co 123 Pierson U Bar Co.. ..143 Pittsburg Floral Ex.. 134 Plainficld Nurscrj* ...123 Plumb Wm. 123 Pierce P.O. Co 14* PyeE. H 126 Rawson W. \V.& Co.i2a Ray nor John I 1 36 Reed & Keller 137 Reid Edw 134 Reinberg Peter 134 RobinsonH.M.& C0.137 Roehrs Julius Co 124 Rolker August &Sonsi44 Sander & Son. ■ 1 24 Schmidt J. C. Co. . . ■ i»4 Scollay John A. • ■ 142 Sheridan W. F. ... -136 Siggcrs & Siggcrs ...14* Sim Wm 124 Situations & Wants.. 142 Skidelsky S. S 124 Stem J. & Co 137 Steains A. T. Lumber Co. . ...142 Sutherland Geo. A . Co 137 Thorburn J.M. & Co. 133 Thornton Bros. 134 Traendly & Schenck.n6 Troy, J. H. 126 Ve'thuys K. 123 Vick's Jas. Sons 122 Vose H. W 126 Walsh M. H 126 Warnaar iS; Co. 126 Watcrer John& Sons. 133 Weathered Co. 14a Weber F. C 131 Weber H. ,S: Sons. .. -126 Welch Eros 134 Wheeler Wilfrid 123 WildG. H i4« Yalaha Conservatories Yokohama Nurseries. 137 Young, Thos. Jr 131 Zaneen O. V 122 Zimgiebcl A 1 33 Zvolanek Ant. C 123 Is Your Name In The Above List? If Not, Why Not ? and Ready Reference Guide READ IT 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 Advertisers will Indicate the respective pages AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENTS. Thos. 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 I>lst of Advertisers. ARAUCARIAS. Godfrey Aschmann, 1012 Ontario St., Philadelphia. For page see List of Advertisers. ASPARAGUS. A. M. Herr. Lancaster, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. Yalaha Conservatory, Yalaha, Fla. Asparasus Plumosa Nana and Sprengerl. For page see List of Advertisers. Asparagus Plumosa, 2-ln. pots. Fine plants. 5;2.oO per 100. ?20.00 per lnOO. Cash with order or good reference. Frie Floral Co., Erie, Pa., or Wm. P. Kastlng. 385 Ellicott St., Buffalo, N. T. CHRYSANTHEMUMS WANTED. F. E. Palmer, Brookline, Mass. Fwr page see List of Advertisers. BAMBOO STAKES. Yokohama Nurseries, 31 Barclay St., N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. BAY TR E ES. Julius Roehrs Co., Rutherford, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. BEGONIAS. S. S. Skidelsky, Philadelphia, Pa. Begonia Glolre De Lorralue. J. A. Peterson. McHenry Ave., Westwood. Cincinnati. O. Begonias Lorraine. Turnford Hall. BOX TREES. Julius Roehrs Co., Rutherford, 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. 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 of Advertisers. A. T. Boddington, 342 W. 14ih St., N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. CANE STAKES. Wm. Elliott & Sons. New York. For page see List of Advertisers. CARNATIONS. E. H. Pye, Upper Nyack, N. T. For page see List of Advertisers. Chicago Carnation Co., Jollet, III, Field Grown Plants. For pace see List of Advertisers. Guttmann & Weber, New York. Carnation Victory. For pnse see List of Advertisers. CEMENT BENCHES. W. F. Kasling, Buffalo. N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. CONIFERS. John Waterer & Sons, Ltd., American Nursery, Bagshot, Eng. For page see List of Advertisers. CUPS AND TROPHIES. Thornton Bros., Lawrence, Mass. Fo; page see List of Advertistrs. CUT FLOWER BOXES. Folding cut flower boxes, the best made Write tor list. Holtoo & Hunkel Co., Mil waukee. Wis. Welch Bros., 15 Province St., Boston. Bor page see List of Advertisers. Edwards Folding Box Co., Philadelphia. For page see List of Advertisers. CYCAS STEMS. J. M. Tbnrbnrn & Co., 33 Barcl.iy St., N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. CYCLAMENS, H. A. Dreer, 714 Chestnut St., Phila. DAHLIAS. David Herbert & Son, Atco, N. J. 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. Wm. W, Edgar Co., Waverley, Mass. DRACAENAS, A. Leuthy & Co., Rosllndale, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. FERNS. A. Leuthy & Co.. Rosllndale, Mass For page see List of Advertisers. H. H. Barrows & Sons, Whitman, Mass Nephrok'pis Whitmani. For page see List of Advertisers. Wm. W. Edgar Co., Waverley, Mass. S. S. Skidelsky. 824 N. 24th St., Phlla. Whitmanll Fern. For page see List of Advertisers. H. N. Eaton, So. Sudbury, Mass. Boston Ferns. For page see List of Advertisers. McHutehlson & Co., 17 Murray St., N. Y. Ferns in Flats. FLORAL PHOTOGRAPHS. Floral Photographs. Foley's 226-228 1-2 Bowery, New York. FLORISTS' FERTILIZER. A sample lOO-lh. bag of Blatchford's Plant Grower and Land Renovator Fer- tilizer only $2.7,'.. It is composed solely of pure rose growers' bone meal, nitrate of soda, I'eruvian guano, sulphate of am- monia, sulpljate of potash and gypsum. In the correct proportions. For benches and potting plants, roses, carnations, lilies, mums, etc., it has never been surpassed. Address J. W. Barwell, Blatchford's Calf Meal. Animal and Poultry Foods, Fertil- izers, Karho Dip, Seeds, etc.. Waukegan, 111 Established at Leicester, England, In 1800. FLORISTS' LETTERS. Boe-.on Florist Letter Co.. 84 Hawley St., Boston, Mass. For page see 1, 1st of Advertisers. Q. A. Sutherland Co.. 34 Hawley St., Boston. Mass. For page Fee List of Advertisers, FLORISTS' SUPPLIES. H M. Robinson & Co.. 8-11 Province St., Boston. Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. August 11. 1906 horticulture: 139' FLORISTS' SUPPLIES — Continued. H. Dayersdorter & Co., Philadelphia, P« For page see List of Advertisers. The Kervan Co., 20 W. 27th St., N. Y Decorative Evergieeus. For page see List of Advertisers. N. F. McCarthy & Co.. 84 Hawley St., Boston, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. Reed & Keller, 122 W. 25th St., New Xork. For page see List of Advertisers. J. B. Murdoch & Co., 545 Liberty St. Pittsburg, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. S. S. Pennock, Philadelphia. For page see List of Advertisers. J. Stern & Cc , 1928 Germantown Ave., Philadelphia. For page see List of Advertisers. FLOWERS BY TELEGRAPH. Alex. McCounell, New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Fred C. Weber. 4326-28 Olive St., St. Louis. Mo. For page see List of Advertisers. 1. Breitmeyer's Sons, Miami & Gratiot Aves., Detroit, Mich. For page see List of Advertisers. Thos. Young, Jr., 41 W. 28th St., New York. 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, Mo. For page see List of Advertisers. FLOWER POTS. W. H. Ernest, 28th and M Sts., Washlneton. D. C. For page see List of Advertisers. A. H. Hews & Co., Cambridge, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers Uliflnger Bros., Ft. Edward. N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. GALAX. H. M. Robinson & Co., 8-11 Province St., Boston. For page see L I st of Advertisers. Michigan Cut Flower Co., Detroit. For page see List of Advertisers. GERANIUMS. A. M. Herr. Lancaster. Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. GLADIOLL Arthur Cowee, Meadowvale Farm, Berlin, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. John Lewis Childs. Floral Park, N. X. Gladiolus Blooms. For page see List of Advertisers. GLASS. Boston Plate & Window Glass Co.. Boston For pnge spe List of Advertisers. Glass. French and American "Whitp Rose" brand. Stenzel Glass Co., 2 Hud- son St.. New York. GLAZING POINT. H. A. Dreer. Philadelphia, Pa. Fnr page see List of Advertisers. GREENHOUSE BUILDING MATE- RIAL. Lord ifc Burnham Co.. 1133 Broadway, New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Pierson U-Bar Co.. 1 Madison Square. New York. For page see List of Advertisers. HItchings & Co.. 1170 Broadway, New York. For page see List of Advertisers. GREENHOUSE BUILDING MA- TERIAL— Continued. 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 Blackhank St., Chicago, 111. For page see List of Advertisers. Weathered Co., Box 7S9, New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Foley Mfg. Co., 471 W, 22nd St., Chicago. For page see List of Advertisers. Chas. H. Manley, Premier Mfg. Works, St. Johns. Mich. For page see List of Advertisers. HARDY FERNS AND SUPPLIES. H. M. Robinson & Co.. 8-11 Province St., Boston, Mass. i''or page si-f List uf 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: Lyrata. For page see List of Advertisers. HARDY PERENNIALS. M. H. Walsh, Woods Hole, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. Wm. W. Edgar Co., Waverley, Mass. HEATING APPARATUS. Lord & Burnham Co., 1133 Broadway, New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Piersou U-Bar Co., 1 Madison Square, New York. For page see List of Advertisers. HItchings & Co., 1170 Broadway, New York. For page see List of Advertisers. John Ar~Scollay, 73 & 75 Myrtle Ave,, Brooklyn, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Gurney Heater Mfg. Co., m-200 Franklin St., Cor. Pearl, Boston, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. Kroeschell Bro^ 35 Erie St.,^Chicago. For page see List of Advertisers. HOT-BED SASH. Tbe 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. HOTHOUSE GRAPE VINES. Rose Hill Nurseries. New Rochelle, N. Y. HYDRANGEAS. ~ F. R. Pierson Co., Tarrytown-on-Hudson, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. 1 INSECTICIDES. Hammond's Paint & S. S. Works. FIshklli. N. Y. Horicum. I''nr page see List of Advertisers. JAPANESE PLANTS. Yokohama Nurseries, 31 Barclay St., N. For page see List of Advertisers. KENTIAS. Godfrey Aschmann, 1012 Ontario St., I'hilnrtelphia. For page see List of Advertisers. KOSTER'S BLUE SPRUCE. J. H. Troy, New Rochelle. N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. LANDSCAPE ARTIST. William Plumb. U?,^ P.rnadwa.v. N<'W York. For page see List of Advertisers. LEADING RETAIL FLORISTS. Alex. McConnell. New York. For page see List of Adverii»ers. Tbomaa Young, Jr., New York. F""" page see List of A^-ertlsers. Fred <;. \\Vi7:TJr432e Olive St., St. LouU. M. l-or nnee see List of Advertisers J. Ureumever'.s bons, Detroit, Mich For jiage^ep Li.m of Advertisers George H. Cooke, Washington, D. C For page see List of Advertisers Samuel Murray, 1017 Broadway, Kansas City, Mo. P"*" P'lge see List of Advertisers. Gude Bros. Co., 1214 F St., Washington, D, C. For p;|j:e see 1. 1st of Advertiser? Eyres, 11 N. Pearl St., Albany, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Mills, the Florist, Jacksonville, Fia ~ Telegraph or mail orders promptly filled Long distance telephone connections. LILIUM HARRISII. F. R. Pierson Co.. Tarrytown-on-Hudson. N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. MASTICA. 0. Pierce Co., 170 Fulton St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Joseph Brock & Sons, 47-54 N. Market St., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. MUSHROOM SPAWN. Cochran Mushroom & Spawn Co., 911 Chemical Bldg., St. Louis, Mo. For page see List of Advertisers. Johnson Seed Co., 217 Market St., Phiia For page see List of Advertisers. NARCISSI, Warnaar & Co., Sassenhelm, Holland. For page see List of Advertisers. NURSERY STOCK. John Waterer & Sons, Ld., American Nurser.v, Bagshot, England. 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 For page see List of Advertisers. Julius Roehrs Co.. Rutherford, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. Carrillo & Baldwin, Secaucus, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. PALMS. A. Leuthy & Co., Rosllndale, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. PANDANUS VEITCHII. J. A. Peterson. McHenry Ave., Westwood, Cincinnati, O. PANSY SEED. Johnson Seed Company, Philadelphia, Pa. Fur page see List of Advertisers. H. F. Michell Co.. 1018 Market St.. FbWa. Pansy and C.vclamen Seed. For page see List of Advertisers. Augustus Zlrngiebel. Needham, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. PATENTS. Slggers &■ Siegers, Washington, D. C. Patents. Trade Marks, and Copyrights. 23 .vears* active practice. For page see List of Advertisers. PEONiEsi Gilbert H. Wild. Sarcoxip. Mo. For pace see List of Advertisers. Warnaar ,V- I'o.. Sis.senbiiin. Holland. I-'nr jtaL'"' SIT List nf .Vdvcrtisers. Fine collection of Best Peonies. Com- plete Peony and Phlox Manuals. 25 cents each. C. S. Harrison's Select Nursery, York, Ncbr. POT HANGERS. Pnt hangers, Kramer's $1 dox. by eip., »1.2.T by mall. I. N. Kramer & Son, Cedar' Rapids, la. 140 HORTICULTURt- August 11, 1906 PRIMULAS. Primula Obc. GraiidlUora. 4iu. pots. fH per 100. Cash, please. A. Relyea & Son, PoughUeepsle, N. Y. PUTTY. Benl Hammond, FlsliklU ou Hudson. N. t. Twemlow's Old EugUsb Glazing Putty. For page see List of Advertisers. RHODODENDRONS. John Waterer & Sons. Ltd.. American Nursery, Bagahot, Eng. For page see List of Advertisers. ROSES. M H Walsh. Woods Hole, Mass. HardT Roses, U. T. Roses and Ramblers. For page see List of Advertisers. E, H. Pye, Upper Nyack, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Rose Hill Nurseries, New Rochelle, N. Y. Roses, Klllaruey. Lawrence Cotter, Castle Grove Green- houses. Danville, Pa. Am. Beauty, Bride. Bridesmaid Plants. For page see List of Advertisers. " American Beauties, 21n., ?55.00: 31n., ISaoO 1000. Cash. J. Henry Bartram. Lapsdowne. Pa. - Roses. Baby Rubier the strongest dor- mant stock In the country *2o.00 per 100, 2 1-2 In pot plants. $7.00 per 100, $6o.00 per 1000. Browu Bros. Co., Rochester, N. Y. ■ 1000 plants grafted Maids, 3 Inch pots, fine stock, 20(X) plants Richmond, own roots, 3 Inch pots, very flue plants Price SIO.OO per hundred, while they last. Cash with order. Robert Simpson, Clifton, N. J. STRAWBERRY PLANTS. Wilfrid Wheeler. Concord, Mass. Pot Grown. For page see List of Advertisers. WHOLESALE FLORISTS — Continued. New York. VEGETABLE PLANTS. Plalnfleld Nurser.v, Plainfleld. Ind. 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. Hitchlngs & Co., 1170 Broadway, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. John A. Scollay, 73-76 Myrtle Are., Brooklyn, N. Y. For page se» 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.. Chlcajo. For page see List of Advertisers. ■ The Chicago Lifter. J. C. Monlnger Co.. 421 Hawthorne Are., Chicago. SEEDS. T J. Grey & Co., 32 So. Market St. Boston, Mass. For page see Llst^f^Advertlsgrs^^^ Joseph Breck & Sons, Bl and 52 N. Market St.. Boston. Mass. For page see List of Advenlsers VV Atlee Burpee & Co.. P hi lade 1 phla. For page see List of Adrenlscra. J. M. Thorburn & Co.. 33 Barclay St.. New York. For page see List of Advertisers. H F Mlchell Co., 1018 Market St., Philadelphia, Pa. Forpage see List of Advertisers. — R & J Farquhar & Co., Boston, Mass. Grass Seed Mixtures. For page see List of Advertisers. A T Boddlngton. 342 W. 14th St.. N. Y. Fo"^age%eeJJ8^^of_j^jvgIt!;g;;^__ James Vick's Sons. Rochester, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. W W Rawl5n"^~CoTX Union St., Boston. " Vegetable Seeds. For page see LIs^j)f_Adyertlser3. Aut C. zVSlanek." Bound Brook, N. J. Christmas Flowering Sweet P*a Seed. For page^seej^jst of^Advertlsers. rnnrad Appel, Darmstadt, Germany, Es- ab °74 HighGrad. Grass. Clover, acd Tree Seeds. SEED CASES— MICE PROOF. Heller & Co., Montpeller. O. For page see List of Advertisers. SIEVES AND SCREENS. Hub Wire Works. 13 Devonshire St., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. SMILAX. J C. Schmidt Co.. Bristol, Pa, For page see List of Advertisers. SPHAGNUM MOSS. C W Browneli & Co., Walden, N. Y. ' Peat Moss and Silver Sand. For page see Llsj^of Advertisers. — Live~Sphagnum ^oss, orchid peat and orchid baskets always on hand. Lager * Hurrell, Summit, N. J. SPIRAEA. Warnaar & Co.. Sassinheim. Holland. For page see List of Advertisers. STEAM TRAP. E. Hlppard, Yonngstown, O. VIOLETS. IL R. Carlton. W'.lloughby, O. Violet, Gov. Herrlck. For page see List of Advertisers. J. C. Schmidt Co., Bristol. Pa. For p.'ijje see List of Advertisers. William Sim, Ciiftondale, Mass. Princess of Wales. For page see List of Advertisers. WIREWORK. Reed & Keller, 122 W. 23tli St.. New York. For page see List of Advertiser.'i. WIrewark. Write for our catalogue. Holton & Hnnkel Co.. Milwaukee, Wis. WHOLESALE FLORISTS. Boston. N. F. McCarthy & Co., 84 Hawley St., Boston. , , ^ For page see List of Advertisers. George A. Sutherland Co., 34 Hawley St., Boston. , . , For page see List of Advertisers. Welch Bros., 15 Province St., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. Buffalo. Wm F. Kastlng, 383-87 ElUcott St., Bnf- falo. N. Y. ^ ^, For page see List of Advertisers. Chicago. J A. Budlong, 3T Randolph St.. Chicago. For page see List of Advertisers. Ghas W. McKellar, 51 Wabash Av., Chicago. For page see List of Advertisers. Peter Rclnbergi^ 51 Wabash Ajv., Chicago. For page see List of Advertisers. Cincinnati. Ohio Cut Flower Co., 129 E. 3a St. Wm. Murphy, 128 ETsd St. Detroit. Michigan Cut Flower Eichamge, 38 & 4<) Miami Av. Wm. Dilger, mgr. For page see List of Advertisers. N^vTYork. Wm. Stuart Allen Co.. 53 W. 28th St., New York. For oagg see List of Advertisers. J S Fcnrich. 119 W. 28th St.. New York For page see List of Advertisers. Ford Bros.. 48 West 28tb St., New York. For pagescejLlst of Advertisers. Julius Lang, 53 West 30th 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. Millang, 50 West 29th St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Frank Mlilang, 55-57 W. 26th St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. A. Moltz, 55-57 W. 26th St.. New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Perkins & Schumann. 50 W. 28th St., N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. John'l. Raynor, 49 wr28th St., New York. Fc.i 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. Philadelphia. W. E. McKlssIck, 1221 Filbert St., Phlla delphia. Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. Leo NIessen Co., 1217 Arch St., Phila- delphia, Pa. For page see List of ■\dvertlsers. S. S. Peunock, 1612-18 Ludlow St., Phila- delphia, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. ^^T^roment. 5Twr28th St., New York. ' For page see List of Advertisers. AliiT7l5uUmanr43^'Wesr28th~SL For page see List of Advertisers. E C Horan. 55 West 28th St., New York. ■ 'For page see List of Advertisers. Philip F. Kessler. 55 W. 26th St, New For page see List of Advertisers. Edward Reld, 1526 Raustead 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. AUSTRIAN AND SCOTCH PINES. The F. E. Conine Nursery Co.. Stratford. Conn. I'or page see List of Advertisers^ CARNATION PLANTS FROM FIELD. George E. Bu.xtoii. Nashua. N. H. For page see List of Advertisers. FIELD GROWN CARNATIONS AND ASPARAGUS. 11, W. Vo.sr. llyd.- i'Jlk. .Ma.ss. For page see List of Advertisers. FIErcr~G^ROWN CARNATION PLANTS: FERNS. S. S. Peunock. Philadelphia. For pa ge see List of Advertisers. HARDY CUT FERNS. L. B. Brague. Hinsdale, Mass. For page see IJst of Advertisers. HERBACEOUS PEONIES. H. A. Dreer, Philadelphia. I'or page see List of Advertisers. PEONY ROOTS FOR SEPTEMBER DELIVERY. lioliblnk & Atkins. Itutberford, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. POTN sett IAS. S N. Pentecost. Cleveland. O. For page see List ^f Advertisers. PRIZE-V*m>rNER PANSIES. Johnson Seed Co., 217 Market St.. Phila., Pa. For page see_List^of_Advertlser8. SWEET PEAS. W Atlee Burpee & Co.. Philadelphia. For page see List of Advertisers. August 11, 1906 HORTICULTURE 141 OBITUARY. James Weir, Jr. This well-known and prosperou.^ florist of Brooklyn. N. Y.. died sudden- ly on board his yacht while racing in Peconic Bay on Wednesday, August 1. Mr. Weir was the senior partner in the firm of James Weir, Jr., & Son He was born in England. October 17. ISiZ, and came to Brooklyn with his parents when he was a year old. His father. James Weir, was one of the pioneer florists of Brooklyn. Deceased was prominent in yachting circles and also in politics, being especially inter- ested in public educational work. He was popular socially and highly es- teemed by a large circle of friends. He leaves a wife, three daughters and one son. the latter, together with his brothers John and Fred, being asso- ciated with him in the business. Alexander Emslie. Alexander Emslie, for the past six years engaged in the florist business :n Barre and Montpelier, Vt, passed awa\ on August 1. Mr. Emslie was born in Aberdeen, Scotland, 38 years ago, but came to this country when a young man. He has built up an extensive business through his indus- try and honesty. His brothers, George and \\ illiam, will carry on the Barre greenhouse. The Montpelier business was purchased by Alexander Broad- foot recently. James N. Bishop. James N. Bishop, a botanist well known in New England, died at Farm- ington. Me., on July 29. He was born in Plainville, Conn., in 18.51. A widow, three sons and two daughters survive him. The seventy-fifth fair of the Ameri- can Institute of the city of New York will l)e held in the Berkeley Lyceum Building, September 25 to" 27. The schedule of prizes can be obtained from Dr. F. M. Haxamer, Chairman, 19 and 21 West 44th street, New York, N. Y. HERBACEOUS P/EONIES r f^-. 1 ^ sr r m 1 r / i HERBACEOUS P,1-:0NY FESTIVA MAXIMA9 ' « We begin harvesting Pjeonies early in September and will be ready to execute all orders by the middle of the month. If you are interested m this class of stock and have not received our special offer with interesting prices we shall be pleased to mail a copy on application. HENRY A. DREER, ru chestnut St., Philadelphia, Pa. PHILADELPHIA NOTES. Abram S. Pennock. who has been wintering in Florida, arrived in town last week. After a short stay in his favorite Lansdowne he will join his people at Ocean City for a few weeks. The Johnson Seed Co., in addition to the new electric elevator and other in- terior store improvements, are putting in an entire new front to their build- ing at 217 Market St., a new stair- case to the oflSces on the second floor and new shelving. New crop crimson clover and the early shipments of freesia.-Harrisi and French bulbs are arriving. Business here is unusually brisk for August. Ralph Shrigley, late salesman for S. S. Pennock, is now with the Leo Niessen Co. Mr. Shrigley was one of the most popular of the old Pennock boys and his hosts of friends wish him every success in his new location. A good delegation of Philadelphians will go to Dayton, according to present indications. Messrs. Bayersdorfer, Pen- nock. Craig, Dreer, Michell, Ball, Har- ris, and other prominent houses doing a continental trade will have their usual display of staple goods and novelties with ample help to take cars of same, and the wide-awake com- mission men, growers, retailers, and seedsmen will also be there in good force to show that Philadelphia still cuts some ice in the horticultural world, no matter who is president or secretary or treasurer. SAN FRANCISCO NOTES. There was a largely attended free floral feast all the week in San Fran- cisco, a begonia display by the John H. Sievers Company, given in a 150 feet long conservatory at their Van Ness avenue nursery adjoining the floral store of Sievers & Bolaiid. There were tens of thousands of these beautiful flowers, the richest strains of tuberous-rooted begonia blooms the company ever grew, and because of the late catastrophe there will be no market for nine-tenths of them. CATALOGUES RECEIVED. Arthur T. Boddington. New York City, 1906 summer and autumn Florists' Bulbs for forcing and plant- ing. Has the Seal of Quality. In the group of illustrations of the games at the Boston club picnic the titles on the sack race and the 100 yard dash were inadvertently trans- posed in last week's issue. PEONIES. Queen Victoria i ilic cold storage Howert $9.00 per liui Festlvd Maxima. S 11 (X) per IIKI. Frat- rans tliB bloom i>n.(hicer). $e.m per i(X). For 10(1(1 rates or other vai ieiies. write. GILBERT H. WILD, SAROOXIE. MO. 142 HOKTICULTURE. August 11, 1906 ftfuy%/ywvyv*n/vyvyyy*n/»iwyyi WANTS, FOR SALE, ETC. Advertisem-nts in this column one cent a word. Initials count as words. _ Cash with order. KOR SALE CHEAT— Two Grceiilu use-, noaily new, to lie taki-ii down ami re raoved. For particulars address W. C. Merritt, Wasbingtonville. N. Y. KOU SALI-:— Five greeuliouses containing 5.000 t^'ct o£ glass, iiot water Ileal. Town water. One acre of laud. 10 minutes' wall: from depot; 1 minute fi-V'^ygi,te, SEND FOR CATALOGUE OF SOOLLAY HOT WATER and STEAM BOILERS JOHN A. SCOLLAY 78 and 75 Myrtle Avenue BOROUGH OF BROOKLYN, N. V. OITIT NEWS NOTES. F. C. Bartels, for many years con- nected with the Gasser Co., of Cleve- land. 0., has started in business for himself at North Olmsted and will make a specialty of growing carna- tions for the Cleveland market. The "black rot" and the gall fly are making havoc with the violet plants at Rhinebeck. Some growers have already lost half or three-quarters of their entire stock through the black rot, for which they seem to have no remedy. It will probably drive some of the least capable growers out of the business. On the morning of August 3d a fire broke out in one of the barns belong- ing to John Breitmeyer's Sons at Mt. Clemens, Mich., and gained such head- way before it was discovered that it was impossible to save anything of value. Four horses were burned to death. At present writing the origin of the fire is unknown. An effort is being made to intro- duce agriculture and forestry in all normal schools of the State of Maine, a start having been made at the Cas- tine and Gorham schools. Small tree nurseries are to be established at each nf the iiormr.l schools. The Maine t^niversity will offer reading courses snd correspondcnec courses in agri- ' I'ltiiri- and allied topics. IMPROVED Greenhouse Boiler, 35 Erie Street CHICAGO. < Boilers made of the best material; shell, firebox sheets and heads of steel; water space all around front, sides and back. Wiiic for information. CYPRESS SASH BARS 32 feet or longer HOT BED SASH PECKY CYPRESS BENCH LUMBER GREENHOUSES ERECTED AND EQUIPPED COMPLETE IF DESIRED Write for Circular "D" and Prices The A. T. STEARSS LUMBER CO. NEPONSET, BOSTON, MASS. I BOSTON PLATE & WINDOW GLASS CO. GREENHOUSE GLASS German and American Z6i to 287 A St., BOSTON 20-22 Canal St. August 11, 1906 horticulture: 143 Sun Dried Cypress WiUmim IS The. BE.ST' WRITE- foLLY Mfg. Co. For Frele.Cat6L0^U£. VENJILfiiTIMQ FiTTIfiCS HOT'B£.D S/iSH- 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 lime agreed. Try us. FOLEY MANUFACTURING CO., 47! W. 2 2d Street, Chicago I ^;?5tit¥f**r EQUIPMENT I. We are in business to sell U-Bar Greenhouses, but we also equip them with boilers, ventilating apparatus and plant benchts of the latest and most approved kinds. The ventilating apparatus is self-oiling, runs like a top and no unsightly oil running down the operating rod either. U-BAR GREENHOUSES Are the Best Greenhouses Built because they are the best equipped, grow the best plants, and are the most enduring. WE ARE THE OLE MAKERS OF U-BAR GREENHOUSES PIERSON U=BAR COMPANY Designers and Builders U=BAR GREENHOUSES Metropolitan BIdg., 4th Ave. and 23rd St. NEW YORK GREENHOUSE CONSTRUCTION LUMBER John C. Honinger Co. 117 E. Blackhavvk St., CHICAGO HOW IS THE TIME TO INSURE TOUR GLASS AGAINST DAMAGE By HAIL* For particulars address John G. Csier, Saddle Rivmr, Mm J. FOR HEATING ANY DESCRIPTION OFBQILDINS BY 5TEAM OR HOT WATER NEW YORK OFFICE Hi R FTH AVE 7A FRANKLIN ST BOSTON BOSTON OFFICE REMOVED TO 18S-200 FUANKLIN ST.. COR. I'EARL. CEIVIENT BENCHES Built under the PULT PATENTS OrHcrs taken now Send exact dimensii'ii of bench you want to rebuild. or put in new liouse. I-Pt us fiprure tlien wliat we can furnish jou tlio bench at. A cement bench lasts a life time, cinstructed so that it can be moved at anytime niid anywhere.' All work suaranlced. WM. F. KASTINC, Wholesale Florist 383-387 Elllcott St., Buffalo. N. Y. 144 HORTlCULTURi: August 11, 190& AND Your Grandmothers didn't like sewing machines. Your grandfathers thought rail- roads should be suppressed, but on they came, and came to stay. It's the same with the Iron Frame Greenhouse — it has come to stay, because it is the greatest producer and most eco- nomical to run. We build sash bar houses, but we believe thoroughly in our Iron Frame House. HITCHINGS AND CO. GREENHOUSE DESIGNERS AND BUILDERS. ManufaclurTs of Heeat. No ngbti or Ijfta. Box of 1,000 poiau 76 oU. poatpftid. BENBY A. DREER, I 714 CbMtaot Hi.. Phllft.,Pk. ' In a Premier Greenhouse — all good points are combined. There's durability, artistic appearance, ease of erection — and — ease of RE-erection. It's a better house than is usually built; the price is ONE THIRD of that usually charged. Send for booklet No, G-4S, Chas. H. Manley, Premier Mfg. Works, St. Johns, Mich. Standard Flower , . POTS If your greenhouses are within 500 miles of the Capit' I, wrte us, we can save you money W. H, ERNEST. 2S!h and M Streets, WASHINGTON, D. C. c^ ^) ^^^■^H H^^l ^Bk >' Jtiwrr" • UK 1 l^p./'^^" "^^' ^^^^^^H ^^^^^^^^v ^bi^hK '^^^Bii^'^S^S^^^H^^s^^^^^iit nw^wM ■^^ ^^^^^^^^^^^^^E' t^^^^n ^^/ 1 ^L In p -; *>' JH Iris Kaempferi evoreafo the^ riORfSlFlMrJMAN, Qq/ro//, Mas J. 146 HORTICULTURE August 18. 1906 ORCHIDS ORCHIDS (ATTKl.YA GlUAS WE are headquarters for ORCHIDS. We collect, import, grow and sell them EXCLUSIVELY. Our prices are moderate and quality of stock A I. Write us for prices on imported or established stock before investing elsewhere — we can save you money. The following Orchids will PAY you to grow: Calanthe Veitchii Cattleya Dowiana " Eldorado " Gaskelliana gigas " granulosa " Harrisoniae " labiata " Mendelii " Mossiae " Percivalliana " Schroederae " Skinnerii " speciosissima Cattleya Trianae " Warnerii Coelogyne cristata Cymbidium eburneum " Lowianuni Dendrobium Bensoniae " densiflorum " formosum " nobile " Phaiaenopsis Schroederianurn " Wardianum Epidendrum vittelinum Laelia albida " anceps " autumnalis Lycaste Skinnerii Miltonia Candida Odontoglossum grande Oncidium crispum " flexuosum " incurvum " ornithorhynciiuni •' splendidum " tigrinum " varicosum Rogersii Phaiaenopsis amabilis Vanda coerulea V. teres Cypripediums in var. and many more Large assortment of freshly imported Orchids on hand WRITE FOR PRICES Also Supplies such as Orchid Peat and Live Sphagnum Moss, Orchid Baslcets, etc. We will have an attractive line of samples in the Convention Mall at Dayton, Ohio, Aug. 21-24. We solicit your inspection of same. LACER &. HURRELL Orchid Growers and Importers. SUMMIT, N. J. August 18, 1906 HORTICULTURE 147 Farquhar's Famous Cyclamen The Finest Crown Farquhar's Giant White Farciuhar's Giant Pink Farquhar's Giant Blood Red Farquhar's Giant Crimson And twelve others Farquhar's Columbian Prize A4ixed Per 1000 Seeds $10. Per 100 Seeds $1.25. Per pkt. 75c. R, &J, FARQUHAR & CO,, 6 and 7 S, Market St„ Boston DAYTON FRUIT TREE LAOEL CO. !vi A.ivuFi'A.oTuieei*** 01=* WOOD LABELS FOR NURSERYMEN & FLORISTS The kind and quality that need no long arguments to demonstrate their merits. PRINTED and WIRED LABELS a Specialty Labe llllllll^ D A YTO N LABELS Supplied Either Plain Or Painted A complete assortment will be in evidence at the Exhibition Building during the Convention. To those not attending the Convention, samples and prices^^will be mailed tor the asking. 148 H ORTI CULTURE August 18, 190C Show You H. H. BARROWS. JR.. The Young Man." H. H. BARROWS. Tlir Ol.l .Man." /i WHITMANI The most remarkable and universally useful fern ever introduced to the Florists of America. This fern, which originated with the Messrs. Barrows, and is now being disseminated by them from their greenhouses at Whitman, Mass., is by far the best of all the forms of Nephrolepis. It is equally symmetrical whether in large or small specimens, has never been known to revert and as a window plant will remain in perfect condition longer than any other fern. ORDERS FILLED STRICTLY IN ROTATION. Plants in 2 1-2 Inch pots, $25 per 100; $200 per 1000, In 5 inch pots, $1 each; 6 inch, $1.50 each; 8 inch, $5. H. H. BARROWS & SON WHITMAN, MASS. August 18, 1906 HORTICULTURE U9 B. & A. SPECIALTIES HARDY HERBACEOUS PLAIMTS Do not compare our Herbaceous Plants with the stock usually offered. They are all strong, field-grown plants, and such as will give you satisfaction and flower this season. Doz. Acanthus mollis 5;i.2o Acnntlius latlfolus 1.25 Achillea, The Pearl 60 Achillea millefolium roseum...? .75 AchillPa tomentosa 75 Anchusa Barrellerl 1.00 Anchush Italics 75 Aconltum Napellus 1.25 Acoiiitum Napellus bleolor 75 Aconitum Storklanum 1.25 Adonis P.vrenaica 1.25 Agrostemma coronarla 75 .\.iuga reptans 75 Al.vssum saxatlle compactum... .75 Arasonia Tabernaemontana 75 Anemone Penns.vlvanica 75 Anemone .Tapotiica alba 75 Anemone Japonica Queen Char- lotte 75 Anemone Japonica Whirlwlna. . .75 Anthemis tinctnria Kelwayi 75 Antherlcum Llliastrum 75 AQUIlcgla Canadensis 75 AquMcela Chr.vsantha 75 AqnllpRla coerulea 75 Aqullegia Sklnncri 75 Aqnllegia truncata 75 Arabls alplna 75 Armeria marltlma alplna 75 Artemisia Stellerlana 75 Asclepias Incarnata 50 Ascleplas tuberosa 75 Asters, In variety 1.00 i*?tllbe Chlnensis 75 Paptisia australls 75 Retonica rosea superba 1.00 Ilocronia cordata 75 Roltonia asteroides 75 Campanula Carpatica 1.00 Campanula Carpatica alba 1.00 Campanula Medium 75 Caryopterls Mastacanthus (3-in. pots) 75 Cassia Maryandica 75 Centaurea dealbata 1.00 Centranthus rubra 75 Cera. 6.00 6.01 6.0 1 S.iH) 6.00 6.0.) 10.1)11 10.00 0.01) 6.0(1 6.00 6.00 8.00 5.00 5.00 6.00 5.00 8.00 6.00 25.00 0.00 , .,. . Doz. Gillenia trifoiiata I.OO Gysophilla paniculata 75 Helenium grandicephalum stria- tum 1.00 Helenium Hoopesii l.OO Helenium magniflcum pumllum. 1.00 Hemerocaliis aurantiaca major, each 35 cents 3.50 Hemerocaliis Dumortleril 75 riemerocallis flava 75 Hemerocaliis Kwanso fl. pi 75 Hemerocaliis MIddendorffll 75 Hemeroc.ollis Thunbergii 75 Hcsperis raatronalis 75 Henchera alba 1.00 Henchera sauguinea 1.00 Hibiscus Moscheutos 75 Hibiscus Moscheutos, Crimson Eye 75 Hieracium aurantiacum 75 Helenium autumnale superba.. .75 Heliantbus mollis grandiflorus. . .75 Hellauthus muldflorus 75 Heliantbus Soleii d'Or $1.00 Heliopsis Pitcherlanus (strong). .60 Helleborns niger 2.00 Hepatlca angulosa 1.15 Hollyhocks, single and double- White, Red. Salmon, Maroon, Pink. Yellow 1.00 Hypericum Moscrianum 1.00 Iheris Gibraltarlca splendens... 2.00 Iberis sempervirens 1.00 Inula ensifolia 1.00 Incarvillea Delavavl 1.25 Iris Germanica, 25 named vars. . .75 Iris Kaempferi. 25 named vars.. 1.25 Iris Kaempferi, choice mixed vars 75 Lathyrus latifolius 75 Liatris pycnostachya 75 Liatris spicnta 75 Lobelia cardinalis 75 l^ysimachia clethroides 75 Lupinus polyphyllus 1.00 Lychnis Chalcedonica 75 Ijychnis chalcedonica all)a 75 L.vchnis Haageana hvbrlda 75 Lychnis rubra fl. pi 2.00 Lychnis Viscaria splendens fl. pi 1.00 Lyslmachia nummularia 65 Lytl(rum .Taponicinu 75 Malva Moshata alba 75 Malva Moschata 75 Megasea cordifolia 75 Monarda did.vma 75 M.vosotis palustris Nixenauge. . .75 M.viisotis palustris seuiperflorens .60 Oenothera f ruticosa 75 Oenotliera Fraseri 75 Oenoihera Missouriensis 1.00 Oenothera Youngi 75 Orobus purpurea 1.00 Pach.vsaiidra terminalis 1.00 Peonies, named varieties, to color I'aennia officinalis alba plena... 1.50 Paeonia rosea plena 2.00 l^aeonia rul)ra 1.00 Paeonia tenuifolla fl. pi 2.50 Papaver orientalis 75 Pentstemon barbatus Torreyi.. .60 Pentstemon ovatus. .■ 60 Petasites .Taponicus giganteus. . 1.25 Physalis Francheti 75 Ph.vsostegia Virginica 75 I'hysdstcgia Virginica alba 75 I'hlox Amoena 75 Phlox, leading varieties 7.5 I'hlox subulata 75 I'hlox snbulata alba 75 Phlox subulata (The Bride) 75 Phlox suftruticosa, leading vai-le- tles 100 Platycodon Maries! 7n Platycodon grandiflorum 75 Platycodon grandiflorum album. 1-00 Plumbago Larpentae 1-25 I'otentilla. In variety 1.00 Primula, in v.aricfy 1.25 Pvrethrum hyhridnm, named va- rieties. doulOe .-ind siugle 1.50 100 8.00 6.00 8.00 8.00 8.00 25.00 6.00 6.00 6.0) 6.00 6.00 6.0 ) 8.00 8.00 6.00 6.00 5.01 60) 6.00 6.00 $8.00 4.00 8.00 8.O0 8.00 8.00 10. (X) 6.00 10.00 6.00 6.01 6.00 6.00 6.0) 6 00 8.00 6.00 6.00 6.00 8.00 5.00 6.00 6.00 6.00 6.00 6.00 6.00 4.00 6.00 6.00 8 0(1 6.00 8.00 8.00 io.oo I2.00 15.1)0 S.OO 20.110 fi.OO 5.00 5.00 10.0) fi.OO fi.OO 6.00 5.00 6.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 8.00 6.00 6.00 8.00 10.00 8.00 10.00 Doz. Pyrethrum, single mixed 75 Pyrethrum uliginosum 75 Ranunculus aciMiltlfollus 1.00 Ranunculus acris fl. p| 7,5 Ranunculus amplexlcaulls 1.00 Rudbeckia lacinlata Golden Glow 60 Rndlieckia Newmanil 75 Rudbeckia purpurea 1.00 Salvia azurea grandiflora 1.00 Salvia argentea 1.00 Salvia olficinalis 75 Salvia patens l.(X) SangulnarIa Canadensis 00 Snxifiaga cordifolia (Megasea).. .75 Seilum. in variety 75 Sempervivum, 12 varieties 60 Spiraea Aruncus 1.00 Spiraea Aruncus Kneiffli, each 35 cents 3.50 Spiraea fliipendula fl. pi 75 Spiraea palmata 75 Spiraea palmata alba 1.00 Stachvs lanata 75 Statice latifolla 1.00 Statice tartarica 75 Stokesla c.vanea 75 Thalictrum aqulleglfolium 1.00 Thei-mopsis Caroliniana 1.25 Thlmus citriodora varlegata. .. . 1.00 Thvmus coccineum l.(X) TIarella cordifolia 1.00 Tradescautia Virginica 75 Tradescantia Virginica alba 75 Tricytls hirta 1.00 Trillium ereclnm 75 Tritoma corallina 1.00 Tritoma Pfitzeri . . .■ 1.00 Tritoma uvaria grandiflora .... 1.00 Troiiius, in variety 2.00 Veronica gentiauoides 1.00 Veronica incana 75 Vei-onica iongifolia subsessillis. . 1.50 Veronica repens 75 Veronica Rupestris 1.00 Veronica Virginica A'ermica spicata Veronica spicata alba. Vinca minor Y''uoca filamentosa . . . . 75 1.00 1.00 .75 .75 100 6.00 6.00 8.00 6.0) 8.00 5.00 6.01 8.0 > 8.00 8.00 6.00 8.0 J 5.00 6.00 6,00 5.00 8.00 6.00 600 8.00 6.0) 8.00 6.00 5.00 8.00 8.00 8.00 6.00 6.00 8.00 6.00 8.00 8.00 8.00 1.5.00 8.00 6.00 6.00 8,0) 6.00 8.00 8.00 600 5.00 GRASSES. bulbosum fol. Aniienathcrnm var $1.25 Eulalia gracilllnia univitata... .75 Lnia lia .laponica 75 Eulalia Japonica varlegata 1.00 Eulalia Japonica Zebrlua 1.00 T'halaris arundiuacea fol. var. . .50 Stipa pennata 1.25 Dniola latifolla 1,ihi HARDY VINES AND $10.00 5.00 6.00 8.00 8.00 4.00 10.00 S,()o CLIMBERS. Doz. J 00 Akebia quinata, strong plauts, 2 years old . ■. $1.50 $10.00 Ampelopsis Veltchii (Boston ivy) exira strong, field-grown 1..50 12.00 Arlstolochia SIpho (Dutchman's Pipe), strong plants, 2 and 3 years old 4.50 P.ignonia radicans, strong 1.25 10.00 Clematis, large flowering varie- ties, 2 years old, pot grown.. 2..50 20.00 Clematis paniculata, extra, heavy selected 12.00 Clematis paniculata, 2 yrs. old.. 6.00 Jasmlnum nudiflorum 1.50 English Ivv, extra heavy plants, .5-ln. pots 3.00 20.00 Lonlcera (Honeysuckle), in var. 10.00 Wistaria Chlnensis 2..-)0 20.00 BOXWOOD. Is one of our many specialties. We al ways have a large quantity growing in our Xtirsery. Ask for prices. BAY TREES. We are headquarters for the.se popul.ir ornamental trees, having on hand at all times many hiimlreds In all shapes. Asli for prices. " We book import orders also. We shall be pleased to have anyone interested in horticulture visit our nurseries at East Rutherford, N. J. CATALOGUES MAILED TO ANY "ADDRESS BOBBINK & ATKINS, Nurserymen and Floris ts. Rutherford, N. «/. 160 HORTICULTURE, August 18, 1906 THE PENNOCK FACILITIES when present improvements are completed, will be unsurpassed by any house in the United States. A visit will be appreciated and those going to Dayton should not fail to see our Mr. Fancourt who will be at the Convention with A Choice Line of Ribbons, Supplies, Etc. FIELD CROWN CARNATION PLANTS Early orders are advisable as stock is limited this season White Lawson Enchantress Lawson . . . Fiancee . . . Red Sport . . Prospector . . Per i.^T $7.00 7.00 6.00 6 00 5.00 5.50 Per iooc> $65.00 6S.0n SS 00 SS.OO 50.00 Per ion Queen $S SO Queen Louise 5.50 Per looo $50.00 50.00 Per ICO Joost $5.00 FERNS Croc leer Nelsnn . . . Boston Marltet Hill Marsbail's Red 5 00 5.00 5.50 5 00 5.00 Pe. iK^ $45.00 45.00 45.00 50.00 Nephrolepis Scotti \ 8 '•' pms I'.oo " '• Nephrolepis Barrowsi 16" " .50 September " SAMUEL S. PENNOCR s^« 6 in. pots $.75 September delivery PHI LA. WHOLESALE FLORIST OF ledS-U'ils Ludlow St. Store closes. G p.m. C C C « < C CARNATIONS. Extra Fine, Clean and Healthy I Field-Grown Plants. c c « c c c c « « The Queen and Fair Maid, $45.00 per 1000. AUGIST GAEDEKE & CO., "I."*!}:^' -•-•-•-•-•-•-•-•-•-•-•-•-•-•-•-•-•-•-•-•-•-•-•■ ■WE ARE HEADQUARTERS FOR POT CROWN STRAWBERRY PLANTS Direct from GROWER to CUSTOMER Your choice from the best fifteen varieties grown in New England. Our price list tells all about them and is free to all. Write or telephone. WILFRID WHEELER Tel. 154-3 Concord CONCORD, MASS. ^niiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii!iiiiiiiiiii]iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii?!iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiin^ NOW READY NARCISSUS PAPER WHITE GRANDIFLORA and WHITE ROMAN HYACINTHS We offer the finest bulbs for immediate delivery as follows: Narcissus Paper White Grandiflora. finest quality bulbs, 13 c/m and up, 1,250 bulbs to the case, $11.25 P^' case; less quantities at $1.00 per 100, Paper White Grandiflora narcissus is always a money-maker. Plant at once for earliest crop, which is the most profitable. Bermuda Buttercup Oxalis, $1.00 per 100, $7.50 per 1000. White Roman Hyacinths, finest quality bulbs, 12 to 15 c/m, about 1,800 bulbs to the case, $2.50 per 100 $23.00 per 1,000. Freesia Refracta Alba, finest Bermuda-grown bulbs, 'yi inch up, $7.50 per 1,000. Lillum HarrlSil, 6 to 7-inch bulbs, 335 to the case, $13.50 per case: less (juantities, $5.00 per 100. Larger sized bulbs all sold out. = F. R. PIERSON CO., Tarrytown-on-Hudson, New York I Tiiiiiiiiii iiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiMiiiiiiiiiiiiuiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii August 18, 1906 HORTICULTURE. 151 JOHN BREITMEYER'S SONS Cor. Miami and Gratiot Aves., DETROIT, MICH. Artistic Designs High Grade Cut Blooms WE COVER ALL MICHIGAN POINTS AND GOOD SEC- TIONS OF OHIO, INDIANA AND CANADA. WE CALL ATTENTION TO OUR ^1 r^A/^uf r^ inn r\r^ ^AJt/tr^i r^^ ^i fi EXHIBIT OF SAMPLES AT THE CONVENTION, « PARTICULARLY THE NEW FICU5 PANDURATA Already Famous as a House Plant. ©c^MANY OTHER INTERESTING THINQS.-^s@B ROBT. CRAIC CO. 49th and Market Streets, . PHILADELPHIA, PA. 152 HORTICULTURE August 18, 1906 cm^:33tS^^?^^J££:3X&3X&33CS:2KCS3XS^^ TO CARNATION GROWERS We are the Largest Buyers of Cut Carnations in the United States. Will buy your entire stock, and pay you the highest wholesale market price for twelve months, or will buy any proportion of a total cut, the same to be delivered to us at all times. Only good stock will be considered. Write us at once. N. F. cCARTHY Sl CO. Wholesale Buyers of Cut Flowers 84 HAWLEY STREET - - BOSTON, MASS. I o,ooo Field Carnations 10,000 ENCHANTRKSS LADY BOCNTIFDI. MANLEY, QUEEIV MKS. PATTEN :»AK10N BUXTON $6 00 per 100 $50.00 per 1000 CASH WITH OKDEK GEO. E. BUXTON, Nashua. N. H. RICHMOND ROSE 2% in. $12.00 $100.00 KAISERIN " " 4.00 35.00 VARIEGATED LAWSON R.C. 6.00 50.00 ENCHANTRESS 3.00 25.00 QUEEN and LAWSON 2.00 iS.oo E. H. PYE, FLORIST UPPER NYACK, N. Y. CARNATIONS Field Crown Plants. Now Ready Boston Marketand Fair Maid $5.00 per lOO Asparagus Sprengferl, large field-grown clumps . . 8.00 " " H. W. VOSE. Hyde Park, Mass- FIELD-CROWN CARNATION PLANTS Send for price and list of varieties CHICAGO CARNATION CO. JOLIET, ILL. "^»«^W<^»>^i»^»»»» «»«"i%>^«i»^«V^»**^»^"W«WH^^V^W<^>'^w»^i^i. New Pink Carnation for 1907 COLOR — A peculiar shade of lovely pink, willi a faint yellowish cast; several shades lighter 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 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 time, even from late cuttings. On account of its rapid growth, requires supporting very soon 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 grown. Stock Limited. Delivery January 5th to 1 0th and later. Price $12.00 per 100, $100.00 per 1000. THE H. WEBER & SONS CO., WARNAAR & GO. Sassenheim, Holland I '.rowers of D. N. Van Sion, S. N. Golden Spur, Peonies Duchesse de Nemours, Festiva Maxima, Marie Lemoine (Calot), Canary, Lady Leonora Bramwell, Mons. Charles Leveque laward of .Merit London 1906), Spirea Gladstone, Superbe, etc. 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 ROSE SPECIALIST WOODS HOLE. MASS. SUPPLEMENT HORTICULTURE. VOL--IV, No. 7 .'. "ST 18, 1906 NCHANTRESS, WHITE LAWSON and a RED SEEDLING INDIANAPOLIS, IND.— George B. WIegand, 1610 N. MM nols St. LOUISVILLE, KY.— F. L. SchuIz, Jr., 1325 Cherokee Rd TOLEUU. u. — J. L. scniiierTsVia Krouiy Mve. WASHINGTON, D. C— James J. Harty, 14th and H Streets, N. W. CHICAGO CARNATION CO. 1 | ^-P^-^"^ ^'^ ^ | ivi. n. w ALd n ROSE SPECIALIST WOODS HOLE. MASS. HORTICULTURE VOL IV AUGUST 18, 1906 Published "Weekly by HORTICULTURE PUBLISHING CO. 11 Hamilton Place, Boston, Mass. Telephone, Oxford 292 WM. J. STE^WART. EDITOR and Manager subscription frice One Year, in advance . To Foreign Countries Single Copies Si.oo 2.0O .05 NO. 7 ADVERTISING RATES. NET Per Inch, 30 inches to page . . .90' Full Page 24.00 On Yearly Contract — 52 consecutive times — per inch, .70. per page . 20.00 COPVRIQHT, 1906, BY HORTICULTURB 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 OF THIS ISSUE Page FRONTISPIECE— Iris Kaempfeii RANDOM REFLECTIONS AND REMINISCENCES— Uncle John Thorpe 155 THE ELM LEAF BEETLE— R. L. Adams 157 DO ORCHID ROOTS GATHER VAPOR OP WATER FROM AIR— R. G. Leavitt 158 PYRUS MALUS HALLIANA OR PARKMANI— Illus. 159 THE RETAIL FLORIST IN THE FLOWER SHOW— George Asmus 159 PHLOXES— John Thorpe 160 A PROBLEM FOR ROSE GROWERS— Alex Mont- gomery, Jr 161 EDITORIAL The abundant rains — About phloxes — Gardening taste in England — The S. A. F. moves on — Wliere are our gardeners to come from 162 A MODERN FLORIST— T. D. Hatfield 163 A FINE STRAWBERRY FIELD— Illustrated 163 CONVENTION TOPICS Dayton Is All Ready 164 Philadelphia Notes 164 Some Dayton Back Yards — Illustrated 164 Officers of the S. A. F. and Dayton Florists' Club — Portraits 165 Map of Dayton 167 NEWS OF THE CLBUS AND SOCIETIES Newport Horticultural Society 166 Florists' Club of Washington 166 Nassau County Horticultural Society 166 Buffalo Florists' Club 166 Page NEWS OF THE CLUBS AND SOCIETIES— Continued Columbus Florists' Club 170 Toledo Florists' Club 170 Elberon Horticultural Society 170 St. Louis Florists' Club 170 OBITUARY James Hartshorne — Portrait 170 Abram Block 170 DURING RECESS George Anderson — Portrait 172 Dr. George Goebel — Portrait 172 Springfield Florists' Club 172 CUT FLOWER MARKET REPORTS Boston, Buffalo, Columbus, Louisville, New York, Philadelphia 177 SEED TRADE 183 Market for .\merican Seeds 183 MISCELLANEOUS Our Frontispiece 163 Latest Varieties of Heliotropes— Translated by G. Bleicken 163 Robert Craig — Portrait 170 Personal 170 California Notes 173 A Philadelphia Consolidation 177 Business Changes 177 A New Fibre Plant 184 Greenhouses Building and Projected 185 Incorporated i- ■ 1^5 A Return Trap for Greenhouses 186 COLORED SUPPLEMENT WITH THIS ISSUE. CARNATIONS. I^OCAL REPRESENTATIVES BUFFALO, N. Y.— E. C. Brucker, 385-87 Elllcott St. CHICAGO, ILL.— R. S. Lund, 1034 W. Monroe St. CLEVELAND, 0.— A. L. Hutchlns, 2220 East 74th St. COLUMBUS, 0.— M. B. Faxon, 322 E. Broad St. CINCINNATI, C— Frank W. Ball, Walnut Hills. DETROIT— C. B. Chase, 59 Miami Ave. INDIANAPOLIS, IND.— George B. WIegand, 1610 N. Illi- nois St. LOUISVILLE, KY.— F. L. Schulz, Jr., 1325 Cherokee Rd. MONTREAL — William Cooper, 338 St. James SL NEWPORT, R. 1. — David Mcintosh, Ledge Road. PHILADELPHIA, PA.— George C. Watson, Dobson BIdg., 9th and Market St. SAN FRANCISCO, CAL. — Luther Monnette, 866 Isa- bella St., Oakland, Cal. TOLEDO, O. — I. L. Schiller, 929 Prouty Ave. WASHINGTON, D. C. — lames J. Harty, 14th and H Streets, N. W. 154 HORTICULTURE August 18, 1906 Cibotium Schiedei. Pyramidal Bays. Rare and Useful Foliage and Flowering Plants Our Stock is the Largest and Best In this Country Useful Orchids. Adiantum Farleyense. Pandanus Veitchii. JULIUS ROEHRS COMPANY Rutherford, N. J, August 18, 1906 HORTICUl^TURi; 155 Random Reflections and Reminiscenes BY UNCLE JOHN THORPE. The Society of American Florists has broadened out, not as rapidly as its sj^onsors thought and hoped for, but it has and is broadening .Tlie Horticultural So- ciety of America is the title it ought to bear, but at the time of its birth it was feared by some that it might die under the burden of such a name. It was intended to make it so in fact, if not in name, and I hope in a few years it will be so thoroughly developed in every branch that the Horticultural Society of America will be no misnomer. The one great disappointment is that we are yet waiting for a permanent home where an experimental garden shall be maintained, where everything practical for the best interest of the society can be developed. It is a burning question as much as it was in 1885. Let the matter be rekindled. I feel it in my bone^^ that with the brilliant members the society has in Wathing- ton city that the time has come when they will insist on having a home there. Since 1885 the mother has brought forth several children, the Chrysanthemum, the Carnation, the Eose, and the Peony societies, all of which are healthy and doing well, and have materially strengthened the parent instead of weakening it, as a few have imagined. Wliether there are to be any more children remains to be seen. I believe a Phlox society would be one that would become extremely populat and self-supporting. There is no more beautiful summer flowering plant — coming as it does at convention time. More remains to be said on this subject. Four children is a pretty good-sized family. In fact there is proof that there is no race suicide in the S. A. F. family. In 1885 there were no trade papers, no Forists' Clubs or Gardeners' Associations and only a few Horticul- tural Societies. Today nearly every city has a live and progressive Florists' Club, and there are many Garden- ers' Associations, composed of men who care for and do fill the whole gamut of horticulture. There are no fruits, flowers, or vegetables but what they are capable of turning out in perfection, — and they do it. At the present time nearly all our thorough gardeners have received their education in Europe. The making of gardeners is one of the most problem- atical questions which we have to face today, and I be- lieve, the Society should take cognizance of it. They must be had and probabl}' they may be had, but where are they to come from, except from European sources? I mean gardeners capable of caring for everything that belongs to a garden — whether indoors or out; grrden- ers who can properly grow fruit, flowers and vegeta- bles ; gardeners who can construct and improve grounds as they should be. These men are not to be found among the manipulators who week in and week out pot ten tJiousand a day of carnations, geraniums or coleuses — an accomplishment which, however, reflects to their ability: but they are not gardeners. I cannot leave this subject without referring to the quickly-made (wliether by mail or by the office route via elevator to the 13th floor) of the so-called landscape artists and horticultural engineers. I see many trotting around with a roll of blue prints or other color plans under their arms and on whose faces there is yet scarcely a sign of tile necessity of eitlier scissors or razor. A goodly number of these talk grades, curves, filling, Berl)eris Tliuuborgii, hardy hydrangea, Carolina pop- lar, with the ease of a megaphone. May be scoa they will fade away. When one reads a course of landscape engineering complete by mail in three months it's no wonder the crop is !)ig! What next and what next? The trade papers have supported and have in turn been equally well supported in their efforts to conserve the l^est interests of all concerned. They are becoming each year of greater importance and in style moie dig- nified. The time has passed when we need be told that somebody's pigeon in flying over the greenhouse had smudged the glass. For the amateur such able papers as Country Life and others are doing good work in their broad paths. We still lack and need an every week artisans' pajjer that shall reach the city and inter- urban amateur. The lay press has also done much for the development of the business in every line, more especially such papers as the Chicago Tribune, that has special articles written for its clientele. Specially pre- pared articles for each locality serve a much better purpose than pre-digested ones from a central bureau, and everybody should become sufficiently interested in his own newspaper to send seasonable articles for the benefit of its garden-loving readers. In greenhouse construction how decided the change is since Dayton, 1885, can only be realized by thosP who were at the prow then and fortunately and happily are yet with us. ^^^len greenhouses were built IS feet, then 21 feet, then 24 feet wide and over 100 feet in length — why, that was thought nearly perfection. Then the heating had to be reinforced in the center of the house by extra parallel lengths of pipe so as to insure \ com- paratively even temperature. Then houses 150 feet in length were ventured, afterwards 200 feet, and today 700 feet is not considered the limit. In 1885 the cor- rect house for roses was long roof to the south, with a short one to the north; now, equal spans of 40 feet in width and even wider are in existence, with correspond- ingly high ridge poles, besides the short span> with their iron gaitters, supported on slight columns with the least possible obstruction to light. Some of these short- span houses are 100 feet or more wide and the length is determined only by the space which is available. In 1881, in the old Republican Hall at 33rd street and Broadway, New York, when the business of winter forcing was entering into rapid development, T said "Light, light, light" was the most necessary attribute 156 HORTICU LTU RE August 18, 1906 for success. I have said the same ever since and I em- phasize it again today. These large houses with their light iron and steel construction, which afiord-: the maximum of strength and the minimum of shade, and glass up to 24 by 36 inches, seem to have almost reached the limit of advancement. It may be that within a few years glass with pliability enough to roll will be manufactured in widths of 3 or 4 feet and only limited in length by the extent of the sash bars (I have no hesitation in predicting it), and this will mean more light. What a short time it is since the passing of the 2 1-2-inch deep sash bars, 5-inch rafters and 6-inch purlines, and 10 in. by 12 in. glass. No doubt there are and were a great many who realized the importance of light as much as I did or do, yet had not the means and could not get monetary support enough to put their ideas into effect. In 1885 the suggestion of u glass house 700 feet long, 40 feet wide, one span, would have been regarded as extravagantly absurd, and the man who would have dared to say "that's what I'm going to do" would have been ran away from. Yet we have to- day our 700x40x30 houses. It costs lots of money to make such things, and in 1885 we hadn't the money. As to the hot water versus steam controversy which has raged incessantly since 1885, we can safely say that first-class stock comes from hot water and from steam — if the men themselves are first-class, not without. There never should be and there never has been any difiiculty in getting sufficient heat where the coal pile is big enough, the boiler big enough and a pipe capacity sufficient for a circulation to maintain a temperature of 150 if necessary. In heating, since 1885 there really is nothing new, except that common sense application is more understood and acted on. Water boils at the same temperature now as then; there is no more caloric in the coal today than there was then; and I qu'.stion very much if there is actually any plan known which enables us to get more heat otit of coal than was avail- able at that time. In administration the larger estab- lishments have availed themselves of the economical appliances in the stoking and draft control of the fire, things well understood in manufacturing concerns where large quantities of coal have been consumed for fifty years. Thirty years ago 140 tons of coal a year was quite a pile for the average greenhouse man to bum. Heating, as compared with light, is a third or fourth consideration. I cannot refrain from telling a story about hi^ating which is amusing and incidentally brings to mind what was attempted with the rose Wm. Francis Bennett on Long Island, and how it failed. The "old guard" needs no reminder. At Queens, bright and early one Monday morning in .January, a man walked into the shed carrying, as I thought, a book peddler's outfit, yet he did not look exactly like a peddler; then I thought he might be the registrar of births, deaths and mar- riages; then he might be the assessor of taxes. Ulti- mately he turned out to be the census taker. This is what he said : "You don't keep your greenhouse^ half hot enough ; come down to Middle Village and I'll show you something about heating. I've got the Wm. Francis Bennett rose (he had interested with him a wholesaler who lived under the Fifth Avenue Hotel in New York). I've got two boilers where there was only one and I've got my piping trebled, and whilst it takes those Madi- son and Flushing fellows 21 days to root a rose culting I do it in less than half the time, and you can see what that means." Some of us remember the results of this double-barreled heating apparatus and the way it cooked Bennetts. There is nothing new in the arranging and locating of heating pipes, but the advance in construction of ventilating apparatus has been very great since 1885. The recent mechanical watering device of Louis Witt- bold deserves to be tried by all those having establish- ments, whether great or small. I have not the least hesitancy in stating that it possesses a great deal of ■ merit. One of the great things accomplished since 1885 for the welfare and best interest of florists and pot manu- facturers is the standard flower pot. How much has been saved — room in nesting, room in benching, saving in freight, less breakage, and less costly. There was a fight for the "Standard," and Landseer did not make the picture. Methods of disposing of cut flowers have grown rap- idly on the line of commission houses, which seemingly is accepted as the best method for that purpose. As recently as 1890 there were less than a score of commis- sion houses advertising in the trade papers ; now there are nearly four times as many. The increase in adver- tising in all other branches of the business is even more marked. In 1890 there were scarcely more than 150 advertising firms, while today there are 300 or more. The steady growth of the pot plant trade is almost incredible, and this is not confined to any class of plants in particular. Any plant when skilfully and well gro^^Ti is as readily sold as a peck of potatoes. The pot plant trade will not hurt the cut flower trade at any stage, and it will not be very long ere the business of growing of pot plants will be of as much importance as is the cut flower growing. The past few years have brought great changes in summer bedding, the once popular carpet and figure bedding having almost entirely disappeared. This was undoubtedly caused by the flagrant abuse and the wretched workmanship of the so-called artists. Given the proper position and the right material in the hands of men of good taste who would make pictures to fit and there are places for carpet bedding as there ere for tin tacks. Bold massing of color in large displays seem the most popular in flower garden treatment at this time, but the fashion may change to something else ere long. The appreciation herbaceous plants are receiving has brought them back to a better position even than they enjoyed forty years ago; this is a branch of the business which will well repay further exploiting. Taking roses, not only those grown for cut flowers August 18, 1906 HORTICULTURE 15< but those grown for garden purposes, to which class are being added 3'ear by year many kinds of sterling merit, the time is not far distant when American roses for American gardens will be more eagerly sought for than they are today. The latest and best additions to our out-door roses undoubtedly are the many forms of the Rambler type, Wiehuraiana, and of Rugosa. Thete are all advents since 1885, and it has been worth waiting to see such beauties as Crimson Eambler, Lady Gay, Dorothy Perkins, and some of the lovely single forms. The carnation since 1885 has been more conspicuous than any other flower. The improvements have been continuous and really marvellous. The pliability and amenability of the carnation affords to raisers of seed- lings more satisfactory results than can be obtained from any other tender plant, as they produce so many good varieties in comparison with the numbers raised. Whether very marked improvements in carnations will yet come remains to be found out. I am satisfied that without the introduction of some other species oi dian- thus, it is not likely to be nearly as marked as during the last decade. There is yet lots of room for good, new carnations of the right colors, outside of red, pink and white. The chrysanthemum, the great and glorious finisher of the year, is more firmly entrenched than ever and will never, never be displaced. Not only are the largest getting larger and the smallest smaller, but every one, be it great or small, is growing in favor. Somebody's going to take up pompons and make a revelation. We still do not want or need chrysanthemums at midsum- mer, but just as soon as pumpkins show yellow it's then and thence forward. For summer decoration the improvement in cannas stands out boldh". Previous to 1885 — with one or two exceptions — cannas were only grown for their decora- tive foliage feature, since which time they have been conspicuously beautiful for their flowers. It is very satisfactory to know that many good varieties are now being raised in this country. The canna is not nearly as much appreciated as it should be — much remains to be done to bring the canna forward as a pot or vase plant. Dahlias, particularly in the east, have jumped into ■well-merited popidarity. Their many forms and varie «bown equally as well as cut flowers as in pots. \/^^>c Ihrrhxj A Problem for Rose Growers Change of stock is a subject which present da;; rose growers seem to consider a favorite theme for discus- sion. However, notwithstanding all that has been writ- ten on this important topic, it seems as though we are still in the dark as to the best methods of securing the benefits which are commonly supposed to result from the change. It is not my intention to give here the impression that I have in my pwDssession any valuable information with which I intend to enlighten rose growers, but mere- ly to suggest that there may be certain definite lines to which we must conform, if we wish to attain success- fully the end which we have in view. It certainly must appear to anyone, who will give it a moment's thought, that a mere change of stock cannot, in itself, be of much benefit. Yet, there are growers with reputations for keen observation who maintain that they have un- doubtedly been helped by changing stock, and these statements ought to lead us to look deeper into the problem, in the hope that our understanding of it may assume a less hazy aspect. I have known of parties to say that they believed in the practice because they always had good results when they bought — say Beauties or Liberties — from Mr. So and So.' Now, in all probability, Mr. So and So used no more care in selecting his propagating wood than dozens of other good growers, but the fact remains that when a certain man bought plants from him he always had good results. Here is another example. Consider some locnlities where all the growers seem to do American Beauty ex- ceptionally well, and others where it is only fairly well done, if indeed it can be grown at all. In both cases the growers may be equally skillful, although we must admit that there are some of them who frequently have an attack of that disease commonly know-n as temporary enlargement of the cranium, during the continuance of which they are very apt to attribute to themselves qual- ities which rightfully belong to mother earth. On one hand we find a free, luxuriant growth, and on the other, a hard, stunted, short stemmed appearance. The only fault that can be found in the first ease is the fact that, during the short days, the canes are likely to grow to an abnormal length, or perhaps they may even go completely blind; while in the second, if the grower is fortunate enough to get his plants into the winter in good shape, the very feature which was so troublesome in the fall — namely the tendency to set buds continually — then proves a decided advantage, as canes will rarely run over eight to ten feet before flowering, and blind wood on any kind of a good shoot is almost unknown. The foregoing cases then, illustrate what would be my idea of a desirable exchange of stock. Plenty of other examples applying to tea varieties could be given, but the principle is the same in any event. The cause for this marked difference in style of growth is what we must endeavor to find out. As far as my observation has gone, I have always attributed it chiefly to the very great dissimilarity in the texlure of the soil of the different localities. The point which I am driving at then is this: by acquainting our.«elves with the texture of our soils, by studying their possibil- ities and limitations, we will be in a position to judge intelligently what does, and what does not constitute a desirable change; while, if we are not in possession of these facts, we may make a haphazard exchange of stock which will prove worse than useless. 162 HORTICULTURE. August 18, 1906 horticulture: AN ILLUSTRATED JOURNAL DEVOTED TO THE FLORIST, PLANTSMAN, LANDSCAPE GARDENER AND KINDRED INTERESTS HORTICULTURE PUBLISHING CO. II HAMILTON PLACE, BOSTON, MASS. Telephone, Oxford 292 WU. J. STEWART. Editor and Manager. Eareh' has the landscape been so beautiful "•"^"^ in August as this year. The copious rains abundant — qI almost nightly occurrence for sev- ralns eral weeks — have given a verdure effect to forest and garden and lawn that is a per- fect feast for the eye and the luxuriant growth of all garden and field crops goes far to offset the serious in- jury, down to the hay crop by the prevalent dampness. John Thorpe, always optimistic to the limit About but usually right in his deductions, favors phloxes the readers of Horticulture with some in- teresting communications this week. His article on phloxes will be read with pleasure and profit by all lovers of this sturdy old garden favorite. Mr. Thorpe's cultural notes on the subject are likely to kindle an unusual train of thought for those who have been accustomed to leave their phloxes to themselves for years after planting, just because the plant would stand for it. The possibilities under intensive cultivation as suggested by Mr. Thorpe are charmingly promising and we all know that the phloxes are well-worthy of all the labor and attention we may bestow on them. We read in an English exchange Gardening taste that the taste for gardening is on in England the decline in that country. So much at variance with our estab- lished notions regarding our neighbors across the sea is this that we find ourselves inclined to be sceptical as regards this disquieting statement. It is to be hoped that the condition referred to is only local and does not truly indicate the tendency generally in that country from which we have learned to expect so much in the way of advanced gardening. Our contemporary had in mind, unquestionably, the amateur — not the professional gardener— but it is to the amateur and the neiahborlv rivalries engendered by his gardening enthusiasm that tlie British liorticultural societies have looked for the most valuable support in their exhibitions, and it fol- lows that any popular backsliding must soon bring about a decadence in professional gardening efficiency that would be most deplorable. The Society of American Florisc^ and The S. A. F. Ornamental Horticulturists is gradually moves on but surely growing out of the "l)est-ten varieties-for-winter-forcing" epoch and broadening out into the consideration of the wider phases of horticulture. If any one questions this let him compare the programs and the discussions of recent years with those of earlier date. The convention about to opeu at Dayton promises to be an almost complete breaking away from the engrossing topics of the past. The outlook for this movement was foreshadowed in the action of the executive board in providing liberally for an exhibition of out-door planting on broad lines. The apathy of the dealers in hardy material and their piti- able inability to grasp the splendid business opportunity thus freely offered to them is convincing evidence that the society and the country arc more advanced in the great gardening revival than are the nurserymen them- selves, wlio are, at the present time, apparently so deeply engros.^ed in the game of separating the man of wealth from a substantial slice of his coin in exchange far blue spruces, carved box trees, and car loads of ''maximums," that they can see nothing Ijeyond. The great revival of popular Where are our garden- gardening interest which our ers to come from? country is experiencing at the present time suggests the query as to where tlie capable gardeners needed are to come from. Hitherto the supply has been aimost exclusively foreign and principally British. A scru- tiny of the list of private gardeners about Boston. Philadelphia, New23ort, Tarrytown. Lenox, and similar places along tlie coast or inland, preeminent in hor- ticultural art, will show this. Of those, it i- only rarely that one i-ises and stands out above the com- m'on level in intelligence and zeal and thrills us with his brilliant abilities and every little while we hear of some shining light deserting the ranks of jtrivate gardening to enter the more remunerative (and much more laborious) field of commercial horticulture. Beyond a doul)t tlie old-fashioned system of slov dril- ling in the groundwork of horticultural practice hfls been the great factor in the making of good gardeners. But. for those who have attained any distinction in their calling, it has been supplemented in every in- stance by a self-education in the higher things bv reading and attentive study of a loved subject. Our American young man is not averse to the acquirement of the latter qualification— t lie first named is what feascs him. and the emoluments apiiertaining to general gar- dening as a vocation must be much greater than thev liave hitherto amounted to before he can be induced to make any serious effort in that direction. Make the salary adequate for the talents required — douljle or treble what is now commonly paid — and perliaps he will get a move on. August IS, 1906 HORTICULTURE 163 A Modern Florist Thos. Kolaud, the Nahant florusi will be remembered by visitors to Horiic iil- tural Hall, Boston, for the many beautiful. unique, and interesi iiii; plants he has exhibited there. He comes from Birkenhead in England. and is about fifty years old. He came to this country about twenty-five years ago. having previously had some experience in private gardens in En.gland. After being employed a short time with W. W. Edgar of Waverly, and Thos. W. Dee he went to Nahant in 1884 as .gardener to Mrs. Moran. with whom he stayed about seven years. His first venture in the commercial line was to buy out C. F. Johnson, who was conducting a local florist trade. There was about a quarter of an acre of land and two fifty-foot houses on the property. Later he bought additional land, and since then he has continually extended his holding, and built up a lar.ge plant. He first struck out into palm growing, and afterwards into violets. At vari- ous times he has taken up special lines, and with characteristic tact. energy, and good culture, has invari- ably succeeded. Though some of the original ventures have been left for new ones, he is still at the front and always has the newest and best in everything. It is only after his lines have been taken up by others, that he seeks new fields. Chrysanthemums for pot culture are still grown in quantity, and these he was taking up from the open ground at the time of my visit recently; Garza is a favorite variety for this work. He has spent large sums, and continues to do so — in ventures; some succeed, others fail, as he expects some will, but in this way only, can one keep at the front. He commenced growing Gloire de Loraine Begonia about seven years ago, since which time he has shipped them to all parts of this country, Canada, and also to foreign countries, across the water. About 20,000 plants of various sizes are on hand, with which he caters to an immense plant trade for stores, and has shipped as many as 50,000 in one season. Gloire de Lorraine is grown warm, with a bit of shade. As we saw it, it was a little soft looking, but when established, will be hardened for shipping. Sea sand is used for propagating. What- ever effect this has, it did not appear to be detrimental. It is used as it comes from the beach. There are large numbers of azaleas. Acacia heterophylla, A. armata, and cyclamens now on hand for next Christmas and Easter trade. Ferns oc- cupy considerable space, — the Pierson var. elegantissima, the "Whitman," the "Scott" — all in large numbers, be- sides a lesser quantity of Adiantum Croweanum. Over three thousand each of "Baby Rambler" and Dorothy Perkins roses are making their sum- mer's .growth outdoors for Easter decoration, and some Dorothy Perkins are already in pots in preparation for Christmas. When properly ripened the latter is a very good forcer. Can- terbury Bells for pot work are some- thing out of the ordinary, — that is in quantity. The plants are quite large now — a foot or more in diameter. Caroline Testout is a splendid summer A Fine Strawberry Field This picture shows a field of Minute Man and Parsons' Beauty strawberries during the picking season at the fruit farm of Wilfrid ^\^leeler at Concord. Mass. This field contained about two acres and yielded at the rate of 7000 quarts per acre, although the season (1905) was very dry. These two varieties of strawberries are very pro- ductive when planted together and are very profitable market varieties. I'ose. and grives a large quantity of bloom for local trade. Primula obconica, and Bougainvillea Sanderiana are other Easter plants, as well as a few of the old fashioned Maheruia odorata. and Clematis indivisa, trained on globes and in other fantastic ways. I saw over 10,000 seedling Asparagus plumosus which will need attention later. Other special lines are Dra- ceana Bruanti. D. Massangeana. D. Sanderiana, D. terminalis. Erica melanthera. Cyticus racemosus and Cyrtomium falcatum, — known as the Holly Fern, and a very durable one for house work. Building has continued as needed to accommodate the various ventures, un- til now there are thirteen houses over 100 feet long and seven acres of land, a very compact range, with all modern conveniences. — machine shop with motor, packing sheds, and store- houses. There has always been a lot of outside work done, a force of 12 men being regularly kept for this pur- pose. Some laying out and planting comes occasionally, which brings trade for stock, and a lot of decorative work about the residences. T. D. HATFIELD. OUR FRONTISPIECE. For the photograph of Iris Kaemp- feri, which furnished our frontispiece this week, we are indebted to Messrs. Bobbink & Atkins. Rutherford. N. J.. who handle large stocks of this ster- ling Japanese species. C U. Fohn has resigned his posi- tion as forester of .vcney Park. Hart- ford. Ccmn., to take charge of the estate of Gen. Wm. J. Palmer. Glen Eyrie. Colorado Springs. Colo. LATEST VARIETIES OF HELIO- TROPES. Ti-iHisl.-itod fi-tim "Uf'vue Horticole" by G. Blelekeu. Garden heliotropes, plants so useful for summer decorations, have been im- proved much of late years, and Mr. Bruant of Poitiers, is one of those, which have contributed the most to this progress. Heliotropes demand little care. Given a warm and some- what shaded place, they carry their flowers well above their foliage. Bruant 's latest Introductions: Ceil Poiterir. : robust, half dwfarf, with vertical branches, large and ele- gant umbels, sky-blue, first-class in size, having the lobes turned back to the outside and showing a large white centre. Ruskin; good grower, half dwarf, sturdy, branching and bushy, beauti- ful flowers, deep rose-violet with a white centre. Madame Mathilde Cremieux; robust, but staying dwarf, branching, com- pact, with large umbels covering the plant, clear light heliotrope-rose- tinted flowers. L'.\quitaine; dwarf, bushy and dense, large fiower-umbels, fine odor and nearly pure white; the nearest to white color obtained up to this day. Frida: half dwarf, branching, large umbels of a pretty lilac tint, strongly perfumed. .AJoxander My rial: half dwarf, branching, large umbels of a very beautiful steel grey color, with lilac and violet eye. Phenomenal: good habit and with gigantic umbels, violet color. 164 horticulture; August 18, 1906 CONVENTION TOPICS DAYTON IS ALL READY. As soon as you arrive in Dayton, Ohio, malie free use of the Informa- tion Bureau at the Union Station. You cannot miss it. Some members of the Dayton Florists' Club will be at the depot at all times to help you along as much as possible. Leave your baggage with the baggage mas- ter at the Information Bureau, and he will deliver it to your respective hotel or boarding house at once. In the office of the Exhibition Build- ing you will find a United States post- office established, so address all your letters to the Exhibition Hall, read- ing: "Convention, Society of Ameri- can Florists, Fairgrounds, Dayton, Ohio." Furthermore, for your con- venience you will find a telegraph office at the Secretary's office, besides the free use of telephones. A large bulletin board will be pro- vided, where you may make your notice if you want to meet some one. Keep your eye on the bulletin board. A book of complaints you will also find at the Secretary's office, and fur- thermore, a box where you may de- posit some suggestions for the run- ning of future conventions. MaUe free use of these sugestions, and do a lit- tle thinking yourself, for a handful of men can't do it all. You may know something that will be to advantage in the future. Patronize the exhibitors and adver- tisers well. Have cheerful words for everybody and at least make these fellows feel good. A few nice words don't cost you anything. Let this con- vention be run a little more on the patriarchial style and be one family. Try to stay together and get acquaint- ed with each other. Have as good a time as you possibly can. The Dayton Florists' Club will do all in its power to give you such a time. Take free part in all discus- sions, and don't put your light under a bushel. Boost the National Flower Show. If there is anything you want, make it known to the Chairman of the Dayton Florists' Club, who will do his best to see that you get what you are missing if at all possible. We would like to direct your atten- tion to a novel feature of this conven- tion, that is the exhibition of plans for parks and suburban and city homes, of some of the largest con- cerns in the United States, also of some undiscovered talent. You will be surprised what talent is slumbering in the art of landscape gardening 'and garden architecture. As the National Association has made no provision for prizes for such an exhibit, the Day- ton Florists' Club will do so in the shape of gold, silver and bronze medals. Any young man who has not exhibited yet should not fail to make his entry but come forward. It may be the making of him; it may bring him fame and fortune. We regret to say that, through some misunderstanding, a large Southern concern has placed its exhibits of cannas in the public parks. However, the same concern will exhibit its cut fiowers in the Exhibition Hall, and all desiring to see these plants in the beds will be taken into the respective parks in a pi'ivate conveyance by our genial Park Superintendent, Mr. Kill- worth. Here is another point we would like to call attention to. That is the street ear service. Take the yellow car that is called the Xenia Traction Line only and don't crowd in the cars, for there is plenty of facility. You will only have to wait a minute or two for an- other one. The Chairman of the Dayton Flor- ists' Club has paid a great deal- of at- tention to the musical program, and has selected every piece personally, and is quite satisfied that you will get, either in orchestra or band music, the best that can be produced. We have avoided the classics and only chosen such pieces as will make you feel good. Ladies, make free use b£ the dancing platforms and select your partners. As this is our last communication before the Convention, the Dayton Florists' Club hope to see you all, in person and have a good time together. J. B. HEISS. Some Dattox Rack ^ ai'.hs PHILADELPHIA NOTE& Forty-nine big cases full of Bayers- dorfer novelties and staples left here early this week for Dayton and will be followed by the usual aggregation of bright and engaging salesmen and decorators. The Bayersdorfer end will be kept up in the usual efficient style. Dreer's will be represented this year by J. Otto Thilow, Mr. Ruppert, Mr. Cairns and Mr. Goudy. Mr. Thilow has kindly consented to give our club a review of the convention from the seedsman's standpoint and we look forward to refreshing new thoughts from his broad and original mind. I do not remember of Mr. Thilow ever having gone to an S. A. F. convention before. He will therefore be keen and unblunted by long usage in presenting his impressions to us. The same may be said by Charles E. Meehan, who has been appointed to review things through the commission man's spectacles. The gentlemen who will respond on behalf of the grower and retailer are not yet an- nounced. The Philadelphia delegation will leave by the 4.30 p. m. express from Broad street station. Be sure to ask for a certificate when you buy your ticket. Also be there at least 30 min- utes ahead of train time. And 'phone or see Mr. Westcott at once about Pullman accommodation. The personnel of the Philadelphia bowling team for the convention is as follows: Robertson, Connor, Falck, Graham and Adelberger. Dunlap goes as extra man. Several of our best bowlers, including Moss, Polites and Anderson, failed to qualify, but we have a very fair team all the same. The finals were rolled Aug. 9 with the above result. The Robert Craig Co.'s stock never looked better than at present. Their leading feature this season is three houses of the new Ficus pandurata, the best new thing in house plants in years. Majestic in appearance and tough as leather. Messrs. Craig have the finest stock of this plant in the world, in fact the only stock worth mentioning in quantity. They have also a new dracena in training for next Christmas. The most brilliantly col- ored of any dracena to date and bound to cause a furore. Will not show its true character for some months yet. Crotons and cyclamens are also strong features here this year as usual. This firm will have a display of samples of their leading specialties at the con- vention. Robert Craig and his son William P. Craig will both be on hand to greet old friends and welcome new ones. Horace M. Frank Sec. Dayton Florists' Club and Supt. of Exhibition Officials of the S. A, F. J. B. Heiss President Dayton Florists' Club Dayton Florists^ Club (Ieokge ASMIS Manager of Bowling Tournament H. B. Beatty, Treasurer H. M. Altick, Vice-President \Vm. I. Stewart, Secretary 166 HORTICU LTU RE August 18, 1906 NEWS OF THE CLUBS Ar>ID SOCIETIES NEWPORT HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY. The exhibition of the Newport Horticultural Society, held Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, was a de- cided success in spite of the long spell of unfavorable weather preceding the show. Dahlias were not shown in such great numbers as last year, but the blooms were in no way inferior to those of former years. Cactus dahlias, as far as Newpoit is concerned, are still holding their own. While the fancy and show types were poorly rep- resented, single dahlias were well shown as to quality, but the jiumber of exhibitors of this type were smaller than last year. Out-of-town growers came in force and did pretty well, considering what they were up against. Mrs. Jahn took four firsts. Mrs. Jahn comes from New Bedford where, they say, they grow dahlias everywhere, even on the housetops. A. J. Fish of the same place captured several firsts. Mrs. Wordell, also from the Whaling City, put up a splendid collection for ex- hibition, for which she was awarded a gratuitv of $10. In the larger classes for dahlias the most successful ex- hibitors, in the order named, were James Robertson, gardener for Mrs. T O. Richardson; Andrew Christen- sen gardener for Miss Forster; James Boyd gardener for Mrs. Astor; Colin Robertson, gardener for Mrs. Robert Goelet, and John Marshall, gardener for Hon. Perry Belmont, and Gibson Bros. Colin Robertson took first tor a group of palms, ferns and flowering plants; James Robertson was second, Gibson Bros, third. In the class for palms, ferns and foliage plants. Colin Robertson had no opposition, and not- withstanding that supports were for- bidden, he put up a good, showy group. In the class for sub-tropical plants James Robertson had also a walkover, with a bed that looked the counterpart of the one illustrated on the frontispiece of last week's HORTI- CULTURE. In the gateway decora- tion, F. L. Zelgler took first, with medium sized evergreens. John Marshall took first in the class for table plants, James Boyd second. In the class for ferns and flowering plants the order was reversed. James Boyd, with gloxinias and Adiantum cuneatum. took first; John Marshall, with gloxinias, begonias and A. Far- leyense, second. James Boyd took first in the Far- quhar class for flowering plants, with six gloxinias. Colin Robertson took first in the Farquhar class for foliage plants, with six superb crotons. The same exhibitor took first in the regu- lar class for crotons. James Boyd had no opposition in the class for dracaenas In 8-inch pots. David Mc- intosh took first for dracaenas in 6-inch pots. In the class for a group of ferns, Bruce Butterton had an easy thing. John Marshall was second. with N. Scottii and A. Farleyense and A. cuneatum. James Boyd had a good lot of rex begonias, with which he took first; A. Christensen was second. In the class for a group of palms, ferns and foliage plants to cover 50 sq. ft., James Boyd was first. Colin Robertson made a clean sweep of the classes for specimen palms. F. L. Zeigler showed a small group of Phoenix Rotelenii. There were only two silver medals awarded, and these were given to Messrs. Julius Roehrs and Lager & Hurrell. T. Knight brought an ex- ceedingly choice assortment of dec- orative foliage plants, orchids and rare flowering plants from the establish- ment of Julius Roehrs, and the judges' recognition of this exhibit gave unqualified satisfaction to every- iaody. Messrs. Lager & Hurrell staged a good lot of orchids, which attracted considerable attention. John Lewis Childs had on exhibition the largest collection of gladioli ever seen here. Most of the varieties were of recent introduction and all good. This exhibit was passed by the judges, in order that each variety could bo seen by itself. This could be done in time for judging in the evening. Vaughan's Seed Store had also a beau- tiful gladiolus on exhibition, which will be judged along with the exhibit of John Lewis Childs. James Crawshaw of Olneyville showed Asparagus plumosus Craw- shawii. This variety is an improve- ment on the older varieties, in that it is softer, of a darker green and be- cause it does not get twisted as the others do. Henry A. Dreer had as usual a good display of aquatics, in charge of John S. Hay. This firm also staged some palms and choice foliage plants. Judg- ment on this exhibit was also deferred until some of the water lilies could be seen to better advantage. Alex. Anderson, gardener for Mrs. Emery, took first in the Schlegel & Fottler class for vegetables; he also captured this firm's prize for a collec- tion of annuals. James Nicol, gar- dener for J. Arthur Beebe, Falmouth, took first for a collection of herba- ceous blooms, Gibson Bros, second. The classes for fruit were not as well filled as we would have liked. James Boyd took first for peaches and nec- tarines, while James Robertson and A. Anderson divided honors in grapes. There were eight entries for the class for school children, and seven were filled, all of which were marvels of patience and persistent research on the part of the youthful exhibitors The judges for the first day were Bruce Butterton, Stewart Ritchie and Alex. Fraser. Tuesday the fancy baskets and other made-up work will be shown. On Wednesday the table decorations will be competed for. For these the judges are Richard Merritt, of the J. M. Hodgson Co.; Ralph Armstrong, of the Wadley & Smythe Co., and William Gale, of Galvin's gardens. From the support coming from all sides, the society will stand better after this show than it did for some time. FLORISTS' CLUB OF WASHING- TON, D. C. There will be about twenty represen- tatives of this club to attend the con- vention at Dayton. They will travel by the B. & O. R. R. The bowling team will consist of Wm. H. Ernest, captain, George Cooke. J. J. Barry, S. Simmons, Geo. Shaffer and Robert McLennan. At the last meeting Z. D. Blackistone was elected vice-president of the club. NASSAU COUNTY HORTICULTUR- AL SOCIETY. This society met at the usual place and time on Wednesday, 8th inst. There was a very large attendance of members. President Harrison being in the chair. One was elected and one nominated to active membership. In the competition for points, S. J. Trepess scored 92 1-3; H. Meyers, 87; Felix- Mense, 81 1-3. The silver matchsafe, given for the best six varieties of vegetables, was awarded S. J. Trepess. Others in the competition were T. Harrison, Peter Ewen and H. Matz. Some good pears were exhibited by Jas. HoUoway. Can- nas and Dendrobium thyrsiflorum by F. Boulon, and canna King Humbert by Peter Ewen. The subjects for competition at next meeting are dahlias, in three classes, each with a box of cigars as a prize, as follows: Best collection of single dahlias, best six varieties show dahlias and best collection of cactus dahlia, all to be correctly named. A very interesting and able paper, entitled, "How to Grow American Beauty Roses." was read by C. Ber- tenzeli. Glen Head, for which he re- ceived a very hearty vote of thanks. J. F. JOHNSTON. BUFFALO FLORISTS' CLUB. A special meeting of the Buffalo Florists' Club was held on Wednes- day afternoon at the hall of Wm. F. Kasting, and considerable business of importance was transacted. The sad news of the death of Mr. Jas. Hartshorne of Joliet. on Aug. 6th, was imparted to the members present. A resolution was adopted conveying to the family its sincere sympathy in their loss, for Mr. Hartshorne was known and highly esteemed by the florists of Buffalo, and it is with pro- found sorrow that we learn of his death in the prime of his manhood. Convention and picnic matters were discussed, also many applicants were elected to membership. Amongst those elected were Paul Liebsch, Ba- tavia; Wm. Latorer, Felix Albert, Jas. Higgins, all prominent florists, who will be found to be good workers for the club. The annual outing will take place at Fort Erie Grove, Ont., Sept. 5th, the committee comprising Wm. Scott. Sr.; E. C. Brucker and Wm. Legg. The commitee intend to make it one glorious day for all, as special ar- rangements are being made to insure the best and most well attended out- ing in the history of the club. MAP OF DAYTON, W^e present herewith a map of the section of the city of Dayton in the neighborhood of the railroad station, fair grounds, etc., which should be of service to the S. A. F. visitors in find- ing their way about the convention city. The hotels are practically all located in the district shown, most of them hut a short distance from the railroad station. August 18, 1906 HORTICULTURE. 167 MAP OF CENTRAL PORTION OF THE CITY OF DAYTON. 168 HORTICULTU RE August 18, 1906 Always AS A BUIM THE ORCHID No other flower ever has or crowning beauty of all floral d ORCHIDS HAVE BEEN MY SR No where else in this country^' obtained. IF YOU WANT TO LEIl series of regular shipments, 1 I can do for you in standard li 0&^- YOU WILL FIND YOU HAl OTHER REGULAR STOCK — GARDINI AS, u James In 42 West Twenty-Eighth Sine TELEPHONE. '»9 August 18, 1906 H O RTl C ULTU RE. Winner BRINCER AS NO RIVAL in fill the place it fills as THE itions at any and all seasons. JIALTY FOR MANY YEARS ^ same quantity and variety be the season by arranging for a iNOW, and let me tell you what 5 or assorted boxes. E NO MISTAKE IN DOING SO. )F THE VALLEY, DAISIES, ASPARAGUS Manus NEW YORK SON SQUARE Uj 170 H ORTl CU LT U R£ August 18, 1906 OBITUARY. ber of the florists of Chicaso and vicinity. The Late James Hartshorne. Poor Jimmy Harlshorne. He will be keenly missed and sincerely mourned. The news of his death came as a sad shock to a host of friends, for it had been his lot dur- ing the few years of his association with the active horticultural spirits of the country to win the affection ot his companions in a degree at- tained by but few men. He was pos- sessed of a large heart, a sanguine disposition and a bright, companion- able manner that drew his associates to him with almost magnetic force. His services in the advancement of the carnation are too well-known to Abram Block. Abvam Block, the most extensive fruit grower of Santa Clara valley, passed away this week. He was a native of Bohemia and was 76 years of age. For many years he was a member ot the State Board of Horti- culture. He came to America at the age of 14. and in 1878 bought a fruit farm near the town of Santa Clara, since which time his business of fruit growing and packing has steadilv in- creased. need recounting. In the cause of his chosen flower he was a devoted, earnest worker. As manager ot the Chicago Carnation Company he was enthusiastic in the acquisition and subsequent dissemination ot promis- ing and meritorious novelties and a large and successful contributor to the exhibitions throughout the coun- try. Among his own seedlings were such well known varieties as Mar- shall Field, Mrs. Potter Palmer, Mrs. Higinbotham, Her Majesty and Har- lowarden. Mr. Hartshorne was presi- dent of the American Carnation Society in 1904-5. He served as presi- dent of the Chicago Florists' Club in 1899. Mr. Hartshorne was born in Shrop- shire, England, in 1869. He came to America in 1888. He married the daughter of John C. Ure, ot Chicago, who with five children survives him. The funeral on Wednesday, August 8, was attended by a very large num- THE COLUMBUS FLORISTS' CLUB. Last Tuesday evening the first reg- ular meeting for August was held in our rooms at Iroquois Hall. President Stephens was in the chair, and Secre- tary McKellar was on hand promptly, as always. After the usual routine business had been disposed of, the evening was devoted to arranging plans for the club's attendance at Dayton, a matter in which all our members take the greatest interest. The committee in charge of this mat- ter consisting of Messrs. Woodrow, McKellar and Faxon, had planned to have special cars, which should be appropriately decorated, carry our members to Dayton. However, it has turned out that our members have individually arranged to go to the con- vention on different days, as part ot their vacations, etc.; so. very reluc- tantlv the plan of all going together has iseen given up, and our members will attend as each can arrange. From present indications it looks as if fifty would go from this city. TRl-CITY FLORISTS' CLUB. The Tri-Citv Florists' club met at Feiervarv Park. Davenport, Thursday. \ug 9 "president J. T. Temple called the meeting to order. Frank Woelz was elected to membership. Chrysanthemum culture and Christ- mas stock, were then taken up. Messrs Bills, Becker, Boehm, '^'oelz. Arp Stapp and John Staack all par- ticipated in the lengthy discussion of these subjects. The meeting was con- sidered one ot the best ever held so far as information gained was con- cerned. Henry Gaethge tendered the club an invitation to meet at his place in September which the members ac- cepted, after which they ad.iourned to the dining room where light refresh- ments were served. ELBERON HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY. A meeting of the Elberon Horticul- tural Society was held on Monday, Aug. 6, a good attendance ot the members being present. A letter was read from the Board of Education of Ocean township, thanking the Society for the beautifying of the public school grounds Three prizes were awarded at this meeting for a collection of twenty-five varieties of cut flowers, the winners being A. Bauer, J. Kennedy, and A. Greib. W. D. Robertson showed a fine vase of Gypsophila paniculata. A. Hall showed a nice table plant. A specimen of Stanhopea graveolens wa'; shown from Lakeside Gardens. A bowling match was arranged between the Monmouth Horticultural Society and the Elberon Horticultural Society to be held on Friday, Aug. 10. GEORGE MASSON, Sec'y. ST. LOUIS FLORISTS' CLUB. The St. Louis Florists' Club held its regular meeting at Strassberger Hall, Aug. 9th. with an attendance ot twenty-two members. The transportation committee re- ported that the Pennsylvania railroad would be the most direct route from St. Louis to Dayton; so those going decided to take the 8.15 P. M. train, Aug. 211. to arrive at Dayton, Tuesday morning. Aug. 21. at 7.20 A. M. There will probably be about twenty-five or thirty from here. Officers were elected for the ensuing vear as follows: Prof. H. C. Irish, president; J. M. Connon. vice-presi- dent; J. J. Beneke, secretary; A. J. Bentzen, treasurer; W. E. Smith, Carl Beyer and Frank Weber, trustees. ROBERT CRAIG. Our readers wil be pleased to look at the latest picture of Robert Craig of Philadelphia, who will be at the convention, to extend an invitation to the S. .-v. F. to hold its 1907 meeting in Philadelphia, on behalf of the Florist Club of Philadelphia. PERSONAL. John White has returned to the position he formerly held with J. W. Conrod, E. Mansfield, Mass. Frank Eisner, head gardener at the Norcross & Stratton greenhouses. Grafton. Mass.. has accepted a position in Needham. C. W. Ward of Queens, N. Y., was in Boston last Friday, on the way to Lake Sunapee where he expects to take a few weeks' rest. The Detroit Florists' Club at their annual meeting on August 1st elected William Dilger, president; J. F. Sulli- van, secretary; E. A. Scribner, vice- president; W. H. Taepke, treasurer; William Brown, librarian, .\bout fifty members will attend the Dayton con- vention. August 18, 1906 HORTICULTURE, ill ANNOUNCEMENT ^'^^ "^^^^ Philadelphia establishments conducting a whole- HmiUUIIUUmLII l i ^ale commission and supply business under the title of 5A/VAUEL 5. PENNOCK and THE PHILADELPHIA WHOLESALE FLOWER MARKET have been consolidated and will henceforth conduct their operations under the incorporated title of THE S. S. PENNOCK- /WEEHAN CO. their headquarters being located in the S. 5. PENNOCK BUILDING, 1608-1618 Ludlow St., PHILADELPHIA. In making this announcement the new Company desires to call attention to the following solid grounds on which it bases its claims to public patronage: 1. Facilities: The largest and most modernly equipped of any wholesale Horist's e.-tablishment in the world. Centrally located, and having at its command an experience of twenty years in knowing how to make the best of these facilities for the benefit of customers. 2. Organization: The next most important consideration — developed on practical lines through years of experience — has been brought by selection and elimination as near perfection as possible, and constant vigilance is the watchword in this department, to the end that each employee may by fair but firm treatment show the best that he is capable of, not only for his own sake but for that of his employer and the public — the interests of all being in the long run identical. 3. Service: Great stress is laid on accurate filling and delivery of orders. Telegrams, 'phones, messages of all kinds, verbal or written, receive the careful attention of competent heads of departments so that no one need feel any hesitation in foi warding hurry up orders. The organization and service is so complete that it is almost impossible for any hitch to occur. 4. Stock: This of course governs everything. If the goods are not there, no sales can be made. The Pennock record in this connection — of always having everythmg and the best of everything — speaks for itself; the Flower Market or Meehan record — which has behind it some of the best growers of this vicinity in addition to careful and shrewd development — also adds its weight 5. Quality: The quality of the stock reaching the Philadelphia market is unexcelled, as the awards at various competitions in New York, Boston, Chicago, and other centers amply attest. In many Imes our growers lead the world. 6. Quantity: The enormous shipments of fine Howers that reach Philadelphia every morning render it possible to fill the most exacting order almost at any hour of the day or time of the year. If a thing is to be had at all, here is the place to find it. 7. Knowledge: Last but not least "knowledge." Knowledge of the customer and his wants, gathered from long experience; also a ready and sympathetic willingness to help him out in emergencies ; knowledge of what to send and what not to send ; this knowledge is the rarest of all and has been a corner stone in the building up of the two great businesses under consideration. 8. Finally: The new organization feels that in all the important qualifica- tions: In facilities, in equipment, in quantity, in quality, in knowledge, and in service it is at the forefront of ioti- Century enterprise and offers itself confidently to the whole country as the best place, both for the grower to market his products, and the buyer to procure his supply of cut flowers, plants, and florists' supplies of all kinds. THE S. S. PENNOCK- MEEHAN GO., 1608 to 1618 Ludlow Street. THE Wholesale Florists of PHILADELPHIA. 172 horticulture: August 18, 1906 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 57r Fifth Ave., New York City Telegraphic orders forwarded to any part of tbe United Statea, Canada, and an principal cities of Europe. Orders transferred or entrusted 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, ALEXCOHNELL GUDE BROS.CO fLORISTS 1214 r 3T.NW WAaUiNCTOKDC WASHINGTON, D. C. QUDE'S Geo. H. Cooke FLORIST Connecticut Avenue and L Street WASHINGTON, D. C. FRED C. WEBER FLORIST OLIVE STREET ST. LOUIS, MOi Established 1873 Losr Distance Fhone Bell Lladell «7« E ^?t^ R B S Flowers or Design Work DELIVERED IN ALBANY AND VICINITY ON TELEGRAPHIC ORDER. 11 NORTH PEARL ST., ALBANY, N.Y. SAMUEL MURRAY Florist Coates House Conservatory 16 ir BROADWAY, KANSAS CITY, MO Both 'Phones 2670 Main If yotj are interested in violet growing read George Saltford's book on violets. A practical treat- ise by a practical man. We mail it postpaid for 25 cents. Order now. DURING RECESS Georgk Anderson. Snap shot of George Anderson of Philadelphia; rose grower and captain of the Florists' Gun Club— also a bowler of renown, a keen one at pool and billiards, sea-lawyer, and the most formidable dissector of kittle points in his community. He is a born tease and very fond of starting discussions on abstruse subjects. He has raised a large family and incidentally collected a big reserve of the root of all evil. Although he pretends otherwise he is suspected of being kindly disposed to his fellow humans. Many instances are on record which repudiate his cynical pose. But his fondness for licking people with the rough side of his tongue has helped to keep up the delusion for lo these many years. But one thing all the trade agree on. He is their doctor when anything goes wrong with the houses or boilers or piping. If any one can locate the trouble it is George Anderson. And he has never yet failed to responu to a call. A born mechanic although bred a gardener in Scotland and graduated from the commercial estab- lishment of the late Robert Buist at Elmwood, Philadelphia, away back in the seventies. I'R. George Goebel. Dr. Goebel has been prominent in horticultural circles in Philadelphia for many years. He not only soothes the aching brow, saws off useless limbs, and trims off all bothersome excresences, but helps the various members of the craft into and out of the world. When there is nothing doing in these lines he is perfectly willing to go play with the horticul- tural people whether it be at shooting, bowling, yachting, fishing, or any other sport. He is a good doctor, a good shot, a good bowler, a good square, healthy, open-air gentleman, large of stature and big every way. Everybody likes him: everybody runs to him be it teeth or ■'tummy." When it's sport everything brightens up the minute the "Doc" appears. We are glad to be able to present a character- istic picture of him taken during the recent shooting tournament of the Eastern Association at the Florists' grounds in Philadelphia. SPRINGFIELD (0.) FLORISTS' CLUB. About forty were present at the picnic of the Florists' Club held at Eichholz park on August 1st. The feature of the day was the baseball games between the north side and the south side, the former winning both games by scores of S to 7 and 21 to 4. The batteries were: North, Snyder and Schmidt; South, Good and Welsh. FLORAL CARNIVALS. Canisteo, N. Y., held a successful show on August 8 and 9. Zanesville, 0., Town Improvement Association's display on August 8 wa? beautiful and profitable. Livingston, N. Y., Nunda Floral Society's event on August 9 and 10 was the most elaborate yet undertaken. The New London Horticultural Society (Conn), will probably abandon their summer show on account of the continuous wet weather which has made it impossible for the gardeners to do iustice to themselves. Harry F. Hall. B. S., has resigned the position of assistant horticulturist at the New Hampshire College, to ac; cept a position at Woburn, Mass. August 18, 1906 horticulture: 173 ^iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii iiiiMiiMiiiiiMiiiiiiiiiiiMiiimiiiiiimgiiiiiiiiiigiiitimiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiimiiimimiiimiiiiiiii: A DISTINCTION I Our Exhibit at Dayton Speaks for Itself I E The largest and most artistic display of novelties and 5 staples we have ever shown. Our Mr. Paul Berkowitz = with an efficient corps of salesmen and decorators will S be on hand to greet visitors. I H. BAYERSDORFER & CO. i = ' 0, 52, 54, 56 North Fourth Street = = = = PHILADELPHIA = nllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllilllllllilllllllllllllHIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII,,,,^ CALIFORNIA NOTES. The first full carload of tomatoes ever shipped East from the San Joa- quin valley was sent out this week, contracted by the railroad to be deliv- ered at Chicago inside of eight days. The car contained 780 crates of thirty pounds each, supplied by forty-three growers, and a good price was paid for them. There is a great demand at present for vegetables and fruit throus^hout the East, and as high as $1.9011 has been paid for a carload of plums shipped from Lodi. The grow- ers are reaping a rich harvest this season. Peaches are selling from $35 to $45 a ton, and Bartlett pears bring as high as $60 a ton. Not many peaches will be shipped from San Joaquin valley, as the canneries are buying every pound they can secure. The crop of grapes will be large, and fancy prices will be se- cured, as wine grapes are in demand now at $24 to $.30 a ton. HORTICULTURE'S Pacific Coast correspondent is in receipt of a very attractive price list, now being issued and sent to the trade by Grower H. Plath, proprietor of "The Ferneries,'' formerly Union Nursery of Ocean View, a suburb of San 'Francisco. This hustling tradesman. California's vice- president of the Society of American Florists and Ornamental Horticultur- ists, is working up a large stock of young ferns for the fall trade, as he is expecting increased demand on account of April's destructive fire. Ferns for fern dishes have been used here of late more and more each year, the increase being so great that Mr. Plath has not been able to grow sufficient to fill all orders. In these turbulent times in San Francisco the Pacific Coast Horticul- tural Society's meetings are held roundabout in the city homes of the various members, reminding me of my kiddish days on the farm back in Ohio when the district preacher took his big Sunday chicken dinners round- about at the various homes of his parishioners. Since last week's re- port, the society's monthly meeting was held far out in Western Addition at the home of its president, J. W. Bagge. But henceforth it will be bet- ter, for at this meeting a communica- tion from the Park Commissioners WHO WANTS THEM! WE have plunged in the open ground eighl thous,ind two-year-old roses, :ill ou own roots, now in 4 and 5-ini.li pots. Tliey are in a semi-dormant con ditiou— just nght for p anting m the open ground in August and Septem- ber, or for conservatory and greenhouse planting for quick results. While they last we will close theui out at the exfreniely low price of $15.00 per hundred: 25 or more at the 100 rale; $125.00 per one thousand No charge for packing. Our selection of varieties ; not less than two of a kind W here purchaser has a preference, we will follow same as near as possihie They are worth twice as much as we as); tor thiun: they have strong working roots, and can he depended upon to produce tlie goods. The collection embraces three hundred varieties of Teas, Hybrid Ts^s and Hybrid Perpeiualx liKlrding such new and rare sorts as La Detroit. Ideal. I'rhnro.se. President Roosevelt. Admiral Schley. Etoiie De France, Intensity, Florence Peraberton Olivia. AVellesley, Rosalind Orr English. Mildred Grant, and Rii'limond: thi'S.' varieties cannot be had, at the presi n, time, elsi-where In this country or Europe: the collection also includes smh standitd sorts as Souvenir De Woottou C imbiic' Clotilde Sonpert, Madame .\bel ChtUe jay. Helen Gould, Muriel Graham, Gloire Lyonaise, Merr'lle de Lyon, Crim.-on Itanibler, Pink La France, Bon Slleiie An toin<.' Verdier, Red Sonpert. Belle Slebrei-ht. tUrich Brunner, etc, ^-^ Send us your order to-day: Satisfaction guaranteed. Ask for catalogue - it is free. Address The Dincee & Conard Co., West Grove, Pa. ESTABLISHED 1850 70 GREENHOUSES was read tendering the society for meeting purposes the picturesque ivy- covered Park Lodge in Golden Gate Park. It goes without saying that John McLaren, superintendent of Golden Gate Park, a member of the society, is responsible for all this good fortune. Another thankfully received com- munication was read at this meeting. It was from President P. J. Hanswirth of the Chicago Florists' Club, and with it was a draft enclosure for $150 for distribution to florists and growers in need of help through the recent ca- lamity. This is the second Chicago club contribution that has followed its original remittance of much larger amount. D. Raymond, an old-time horticul- turist, is manager of the Garden City Pottery of San Jose. This enterprise has recently enlarged the capacity of its plant by installing two electric motors and is now supplying almost the entire Pacific Coast with flower pots. A considerable price reduction has been made, which is of great bene- fit to growers, as heretofore flower pots have been a great deal higher here than in the east. Professor W. L. Jepson of the botany department of the University of Cali- fornia, who has been abroad for a year visiting the botanical gardens in all the European capitals and conferring with the leading European authorities on botany, returned to the university this week. He promises the trade pa- per correspondents some interesting matter as soon as he gets rested and formulates his material for report to the university and the department at Washington. Vi'hat has always been an eye sore to beautiful Oakland and its pictur- esque Lake Merritt is the marsh land bordering on the lake between Tenth and Twelfth streets. But the intel- lectual relish of Oakland is in the as- cendant, for this week at a meeting of Oakland's Merchants Exchange the project of reclaiming this marsh land was indorsed, and at the following evening meeting of the city aldermen this indorsement was concurred in for immediate action. CYCLAMEN GIANT My own strain, selected from only exhibition flowers 4 in. plants at $12.00 and $18.00 per 100 Seed ft .ibove slr;iin. $' on per i"-- ■ C. WINTERICH, Cyclamen Specialist, DEFIANCE, OHIO CANE STAKES FRRSH CARLOAD FRO.T THE BRAKES S6.00 per 1000 WM. ELLIOTT & SONS 201 Fulton Street • New York 174 horticulture: August 18, 1906 I ^mf * * \ t^ = N E Vy GIANT -™ ! Zirngicbcl8 f»^ivsie>s Famed for a quarter of a century, have no equal, and when you buy them you get I hall continue the Pansy business on exactly the same standard as carried on by my father, Z th - late Deny- Zirngiebel. f GIANT MARKET /lugu$tu$ Zimgicbcl giant fancy \ NEEDHAM, MASS. " The Variety for the Million Trade Packet, anKi seeds. $1 iHi The Ne Plus Ultra in Pansies Trade Packet, 6iki seeds, $1 I H, FRANK DARROW, 26 Barclay St., New York City. Paeonies, Roses, Rhododendrons, hydrangeas, and all Holland plants of best quality. Az3t-as, Beg'inia and Qloxinia Bulbs, Palms, Arau- carias, etc., grown specially for the American trade. Lily of the Valley. Very best grades of Berlin aid Hamburg rips for early and late forcing, and for Cold Storage purposes. Raffia — Choice quality of white, strong fibre. Always a few bales kept in stock for prompt shipment. C/^TALOGUB AND SPECIAL PRICES UPON APPLICATION. Successor to AUG. RHOTERT. in all St.'CS. JUST TO HAND a fine importation of CATTLEYA SCHRODER/E Also ou hand C. Mendelll, C. Trianae, C. lablata, C. Klgas, Hardyana t>pe. Odonto. crlspum, Pacho type, will arrive in about y weei^s' time. C. rfossls, C. Qaskelliana, C. 5pecioslssima. Write /or our Prii e List. It zi'i^J :n!f rest you Carrillo & Baldwin, Orchid Growers & Importers Secaucus, N. J. ORCHIDS Largest luiporteyif, Expovtertt, Ufinrei-s and lIifhrUt'iStH in the World Sand'-r, '^t. Albans, England and 235 Broadway, Room I NEW YORK CITY ORCHIDS Arrived In Superb Condllion Cattlcya Dowiana, C. Gigas, C. Mossiae, C. Percival- aana, C Speciosissima, C. labiata, C. Eldorado, C. subcrba, C Leopoldii, and many others. Write for Prices LAGER & HURRELL, SUMMIT, N. J. Just to Hand FINE IKIPORTATION of Bay Trees, Box Trees Standards and Pyramids Euonymus, Evergreens HEW PEIOE U8T OS APPUCATIOW JULIUS ROEHRS CO., Importers RUTHERFORD. N.J. per loco Asparagus Plumosus Nanus, from flats $6.00 Large 3 in. Plumosus Nanus 18.00 The Royal Palm of Cuba 2.00 Sprengeri, from Ams . 6.00 YALAMA CONSERVATORIES Yalaha, Lake Co., FLORIDA Palms, Ferns and Decorative Plants Just received in fine condition a large consignment of Palms, Araucarias and other foliage plants. We also have to offer some Strong bushy Ferns for Dishes in variety; also Pandanuses, Dracaenas, Marantas, Crotons and Bedding Plants. Wholesale Price List on application. A. LEUTHY & CO. IMPORTERS and EXPORTERS GROWERS and DEALERS Perkins Street Nurseries, Roslindale BOSTON, MASS. ARAUCARIAS A SPECIALH. 6000 of the choicest on hand at the foUowins lowest cash prices : Excelsa, sH-in. pots. 34 tiers, to 10 14 in. hi^h, 50 to 60 cts., 6-in. pots, 4-6 tiers, 16 to aa in. high,$ .7S,Si 00 to $1.25 each. Compacta Robusta. very fine, 6-7 in. pots, $1.35, $1.50, $1.75, $a, 00 each. Glauca, 6-7 in., $1.00, $1.25, $1.50 each. Kentia Forsteriana and Belmoreana, 6-in., 30 to 40 in high, 4 years old, $1.00, §1.25 to $1.50: made up, $2.ooeach, CODFREY ASCHMANN, 1012 Ontario St., Philadelphia. There is BUT ONE FERN besides the BOSTONIENSIS and that is NEPHROLEPIS WHITMANI It is ahead of them all. Having ordered a large .^luantity I can fill your orders at sliort notice. Price $25 per 100 $200 per 1000 S. S. SKIDELSKY, 824 No. 24th St.. PHILADELPHIA Boston Ferns, Fine Plants 5-in. pots 35c. 6-in. pots 50c. 7-ln. pots 65c. Immediate delivery. Cash with order. H. N. EATON SOUTH SUDBURY, MASS. Look through the Buyers' Directory and Ready Reference Guide. You will find some good offers there also. Lady h. Campbell & California, out of 2,''2 in. pots. Fine healthy stock. $2 00 per 100. $18.00 per 1000 Smilax 2'2in.$l 25per 100: SlO.OOperlOOO J. C. Schmidt Co., Bristol, Pa. GOVERNOR HERRICK The MEW VIOLCT The fines! single, the freest bloomer, the greatest money maker ever offer for sale. Write me today. 1 doz., $2.00; 100, $10.00: 1000, $75.00: 5,000 or more at $60.00 per 1,000 H. I*. C A. I« L T O JV Originator and Introducer WILLOUQHBY, O. POINSETTIAS DoubleViolets Now ready in 2}^ in. pots, $5.00 per 100, $40 00 per 1000. Cash with Order, S. N. PENTECOST, 1790-1810 E. lOlst St., CLEVELAND, 0. Lady Campbell, Extra Strong, Healthy Plants. Field grown from March-struck Cuttings. $5.00 per 100. Cash with order. MALCOLM ORR, """5*11'''"' August IS. 1906 HORTICULTURE 175 HERBACEOUS P/EONIES HERBACEOUS P.tONV FESTIVA MAXIMA We begin harvesting Peonies early in September and will be ready to execute all orders by the middle of the month. If you are interested in this class of stock and have not received our special offer with interesting prices we shall be pleased to mail a copy on application. HENRY A. DREER, 714 chestnut St., Philadelphia, Pa. ARTHUR GOWEE GLADIOLUS SPECIALIST Meadowvale Farm H.\S UNDER CUI.'l IVATIO.S' OVER lOO ACRES CO.MPRISI.NG The Best Mixtures, Collections and Named Varieties in E.\istence. Write for 1906 Catalog PEONIES. Queen Victoria i tlie cold stnrnge tlower) $9.i:h) per 10(1. Festivd Maxima. S n.(K) per HH». Krag- rans (the bloom producer), $6.(H> per IW. For l(t(Ki rat«*s or oLlier varieties, write. GILBERT H. WILD, SAROOXIE. MO . GERANIUMS ■pOOTED CUTTINGS for fall deliver- in any quan- ■'^ lity. Orders solicited now. Send for list. Smil.\.'>;, Plumosus, Robustus and Sprengerii Carefully grown: ready Ju e < sth to September ijlh, at iiioiler.'te priceis. Send for list. ALBERT M. HERR, LANCASTER, PA. Now is the tioi* t-* place your order for bulbswhich will insure you getting named va- dclivcr>- to be made this fall DAHLIAS. rieties in any quantity, or early spring. _ DAVID HERBERT & SON, Successors to L. K. Peacock. Inc. A-TCO, IV. J. BERBERIS THUNBERGII GRAND EXHIBITION GLADIOLUS BLOOMS At Horticulturil Hall, Boston, August 18th, also at EXHIBITION HALL, DAYTON, during S. A. F. Convention, AUGUST 21 to 24. Namsd Varieties a Specialty. Do not miss seeing "America." Write to us for Prices on Cut Gladiolus. JOHN LEWIS CHILDS, FLORAL PARK, N. Y. L^ KOSTER'S BLUE SPRUCE Perfect specimens, 5 to 9 feet hijch, transplanted ; write for prices J. H. TROY, New Rochelle, N. Y. BULBS BULBS Please ask for my special offer about Hyacinths, Tulips, Crocus, etc. K. VELTHUYS Hillegom. Holland BULBS BULBS WHOLESALE ONLY John Waterer & Sons, U^ AMERICAN NURSERY BACSHOT, ENGLAND have the finest silock 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 ate the great exhibitors Of Rhododendrons Ir London. Vegetable Plants SWEET POTAro, CABBAGE, TOMATO, PEPPER, CELEH» All kinds of Vegetable Plants. Best Plants, Loweit Prices. Can ship direct by all express companies insuring low express rates. Write for Prices- Send list of your ni-eds la Veeetable Plants and we will give you special ovr pricii PLAWf lELD NURSERY, Plalntleld, Indiana WILLIAM PLUMB Landscape Gardener »ai Horticultural Expert Estates Large and Small I. aid (-)ut, Graded and Planted St. James Building, 1133 Broadway NEW YORK 176 HORTICULTURE August 18, 1906 mm»vwv»»vwwm' Golden Gate, Fancy '* Ordinary Liberty, Fancy ** Ordinary Richmond, Fancy *' Ordinary Kaiserin,Camot, Chatenay, Fancy. '* " " Ordinary CARNATIONS Fancy Ordinary. MiSCELLANEOUS Cattleyas ■ -- Lilies Gladioli Asters Lily of the Valley Sweet Peas Mignonette • . . . Adiantum Cuncatum " Croweanum . Smilax •''• Asparagus Plumosus. strings,...., " " & Sprengeri bunches 1^.00 8.00 5.00 3.00 5.00 3. 00 5.00 3.00 5.00 2.00 5.00 2.00 25.00 10,00 6.00 4.00 6.00 4.00 6.00 4.00 6.00 4.00 6.00 4.00 6.00 2. 00 I. CO S.oo 3.00 3.00 3.00 •75 1.00 1. 00 15.00 30.00 30.00 15.00 10.00 6 00 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 500 3.00 1. 00 •50 :.co SO 25.00 25.CO 30.00 12.50 8.00 1 5 ooi 4.00 3.00 4.00 2 00 5.00 3. 00 5.00 2.00 6.00 4.00 r.50 I. CO 1.50 5.00 3.0c »-25 12.50 40,00 50 00 25.00 15. CO 8.00 500 4.00 1.50 4.00 :.50 6.00 3.00 6,00 3.00 5.00 a.oo 1.50 1.00 lU.oo 10.00 6.00 3,00 6.00 3,00 8 00 4.00 8. CO 4. CO 6.00 2.50 1.00 3.00 .35 1. 00 1. 00 15.00 3500 35.00 [6.00 8. CO 4,00 .50 3.00 • 50 3.00 .50 4.00 .50 4.00 .50 4 00 .50 25.00 1 3.00 6.00 2. 00 4.00 2.00 4.00 1. 00 8.00 3.00 8.0C 300 8.00 30.00 12.00 5.00 3.00 1.00 1.50 .30 4.00 2.00 •50 .10 •75 12.00 50.0c 50 00 2e.oo t.oo to .50 to 1.50 ■75 50.00 8.00 4. CO .75 4.00 .50 1. 00 1. 00 1.50 16.00 50.00 35.00 J.a.Bt!OL©NG street, CHICAGO. CUT FLOWERS 37-39 Randolph Street, CHICAGO. WHOLESALE Boses aod Carnations „«-,..,_- . A Specialty 6R0WER Of August 18, 1906 HORTICULTURE 177 «»^IW«<%>»^<»^»^«>%>'»^%i^^<^l»^»»<^IH VICTORY Strong healthy field grown plants, now ready, 1st size $15.00 per 100; 2(1 size $12.00 per 100; 3d size $10.00 per 100. A discount for cash with order. GUTTMAN & WEBER, 43 West 28tli St., N. Y. >iW>>»V^»^w»V» »^^%^N<^W^^>V< Cut Flower Market Reports There is very little busi- BOSTON ness being done. Roses are especially hard to move whether of the fifty cent or twenty dollar grade. Carnations are practically out of the market and their withdrawal has helped the aster de- mand, particularly the white sorts, but the latter are difBcult to find in accept- able quality, the wet weather having damaged the flowers badly. Sweet peas are also worthless for the same rea- son. Gladioli are being received in great quantity and variety and sell pretty well, the old Shakespeare hold- ing the lead in the buyer's eye. The usual amount of lily of the valley is coming in and has the normal summer call. The past week the mar- BUFFALO ket found select stock of Beauties and teas a scarce article. A little stirring in the floral work line called for considerable stock. Lilies. light colored gladioli and asters were among the stock which was in demand. Carnations are small and few to be seen; select asters sell readily while ordinary are too plenti- ful; the same may be said of gladioli. Peas are of poor quality and lily of the valley is selling much better; adiantum and other greens plentiful. There has been very COLUMBUS little change in trade since a week ago; it is as dull as it will be this summer. There is plenty of stock, such as it is. which is not saying much. Asters are a flood. There are a few roses in variety, a few fair American Beauties, some good gladioli and carnations to make up the market. The seedsmen are just beginning to receive the ad- vance inquiries and first orders of the autumn bulb trade. The weather con- tinues pleasant but very hot. Business conditions LOUISVILLE the previous week were very good in the early part. Some carnations are seen but they are very poor. Roses and asters have the lead and are of good quality. Other stock is obtainable in satisfactory quantity. An abundance of NEW YORK roses many of which might have with wis- dom been kept at home, a scarcity of carnations, loads of asters that ■would have filled the carnation's place very acceptably had the rain stayed away, heaps of garden bloom in num- berless sorts — this is about the story of the wholesale market at present. Of buyers, there are not enough to FAMCY DAGGER L.B.BRAGUE, HINSDALE, MASS. Wholesale Dealer In Hardy Cut Ferns Also Wholesale Dealer in Christmas Trees and Baled Spruce for Cemetery Use BOUQUET GREEN, SPHAGNUM MOSS, Ac, Ac. make one good-sized bill if all were added together. Market as usual in PHILADELPHIA summer. Asters and roses not quite so plenty. Roses poor in quality. Practically no carnations, and poor. Plenty lily of the valley and good. Gladioli good and sell fairly well; mar- ket generally overloaded with the poorer grades of the latter. A PHILADELPHIA CONSOLIDA- TION. The event of the week in Philadel- phia is the announcement of the con- solidation of two important wholesale houses, namely, Samuel S. Pennock and The Philadelphia Wholesale Flower Market. The former is well known as the leading commission house of Philadelphia and the latter is also well known as the great combina- tion of growers which a few years ago formed a company whereby to market its products independent of the com- mission man and without having to in- cur the expense of a daily courier. The idea has worked well in other cities; but for various reasons it ran up against a hard snag in Philadelphia, and after a few years the venture de- veloped into a big commission house, although still bearing the name of "market." Through all vicissitudes the manager, Chas. E. Meehan, kept a steady eye on the wheel and at last worked the craft into a safe and profit- able harbor; after which, with great shrewdness, he set about becoming owner. This he achieved, and as a further step, combined with Mr. Pen- nock, the biggest of the Philadelphia wholesalers, with a view to consoli- dation. The outcome is the formation of the S. S. Pennock-Meehan Co., char- tered under the corporation laws of the State of Pennsylvania with a capital of sixty thousand dollars, to do a gen- eral commission and supply business. The officers of the company are: Samuel S. Pennock, president; Chas. E. Meehan, vice-president; Edwin J. Fan court, secretary; Ralph E. Faust, ' treasurer. The headquarters of the company will be in the S. S. Pennock Building, 1608-1618 Ludlow street, which is probably the largest and best equipped establishment in the world for doing a purely wholesale flower and supply business. The move has been kept exceedingly quiet and the present announcement will be news to every one in the trade outside of the two principals. That it is a good move no one will deny. It looks like a winning combination whichever way one looks at it. And one of the strong- est features is the unexampled facili- ties of the Pennock building with all its recent developments and improve- ments. BUSINESS CHANGES. M. L. Belcher of So\ith Weymouth has purchased the business of R. E. Moir of Whitman. Mass. .Tames Burns has purchased the greenhouse property of Mrs. O. F. Gibbs at St. Johnsbury. Vt. Welch Brothers will move their place of business from 15 Province street to 226 Devonshire street, Boston, on Oct. 1. They will occupy the first floor and basement, each having over 6000 square feet, making a total of 12,000 square feet — the largest whole- sale florist establishment in the coun- try. It will be fitted up with an ex- tensive cold storage system. Fancy Late Asters Fine Valley At Greens in Variety WILLIAM J. BAKER WHOLESALE FLORIST 14-32 South Penn Sifuare PHILADELPHIA - - PA. NEW CROP AND PERFECT STOCK. Green Galax. Fancy and Dagger Fema, Leu- cothoe Sprays. All fresh trom nature's hnesi patch, will Ik; ready for shipment September the ist. t ialax 75c per looo Fancy and Dagger Ferns, $i.oo per looo Lcucothoc Sprays $3-5o per looo Di5;count on large orders. Terms: Cash or good reference with orders from siranters. Send us your ord<:rs and get what you want, and get it quick. RAY BROS., ELK PARK, N. C. 178 HORTICULTURE August 18, 1906 FRANK MILLANC Wholesale Commission Florist COOGAN BUILDING B6-B7 W. 26th Street, NEW YORK Tel. 199 Madison Sq. Open 6 A. M. to 5 P. U. FORD BROTHERS 4« West 28th Street, NEW YORK flKEWES fAEUUiiS A Full Line of All CUT FLOWERS Telepbone. »870 or 3871 Madison Sanare ALEX. J. GUTTMAN THE WHOLESALE % FLORIST ^ OF NEW YORK Phone 1664-1665 Mad. Sq. 43 W. 28th St. HICKS &CRAWBUCK, Inc. Wholesale Commission Florists and Jobbers in Florist's Supplies 76 AND 78 COURT ST[REET BROOKLYN, N. Y. y^'%^^^%/%^mm'%^^^^^^%^'^^^^/%^^^^^ JOHN I. RAYNOR Wholesale Commission Florist ^I'^'j^S^st^^ro^'Je^s" A lull line of Choice Cut Flower (tock for all purpoKs. Comprlaea every variety ICrown for New York market, at current prices TEL. IP98 MADISON SQUARE 49 W. 38 St., New York City Walter F. Sheridan Wholesale Commission Dealer In Choice Cut flowers 39 West 28th Street New York Telephone : 903 Madison Sq. HEADQUARTERS FOR NOVELTIES ORCHIDS A SPECIALTY THE HICHKST ORADK or VALLEY GARDENIAS, DAISIES, ROSES AND CARNATIONS JAMES McMANUS,75SM.dTQ.42 W. 28th St.. New York M . Wholesale Commission Florist CHOICE CUT FLOWERS 57 West 28th St. New York. Special Attention to Shipping Orders Telephones: aaoo, aioi, Madison Square Write for Current Prices EBtabllshed 1891 BUY FROM Ji/l r-« The Reliable Commission House FOR GOOD prices Richmond Roses and Rich Flowers AND CASH RETURNS ALFRED H. LANGJAHR All Choice Cut Flowers In Season 55 West 28th St., New York Telephone 3924 Madison Square. of all varieties send your flowers to JOS. S. FENRICH Phil. F. Kessler now. 28th Street, New York Tel. 324-325 Madison Square 55 West 26th Street, New York. Telephone 2921 Madlaon Square. NEW YORK QUOTATIONS PER 100-TO DEALERS ONLY Roses Am. Beauty and Edgeley fan and sp. extra " No. I " Lower grades Bride & 'Maid, fan and sp *' Ordinary Golden Gate , fancy " ordinary Liberty, fancy " ordinary Richmond, tancy " ordinary Kaiserin, Carnot, Chatenay, fancy. ** " " ordinary Last Half of Week endln( Aug. 11 SOB 30.00 to aj.oo S.oo to 12.00 4.00 to 6.00 1. 00 to 2.00 2.00 to 4.00 ■ as to 1. 00 3.00 to 4.00 ■ as to 2.00 4.00 to 6.00 ■ as to 3.00 6,00 to 8.00 ■ 2S to 2.00 ■ ■oo 10 6.00 • as to 2.00 First Half of Week beginning Aug. 13 1906 ao.oo to 8.00 to 4.00 to I. 00 to 2. 00 to .35 to 3.00 to .95 to 4.00 to 2$ to 6.00 to ■»S to 1. 00 to • as to 35.00 13 00 6.00 3.00 4.00 1. 00 4.00 2.00 6.00 3.00 8.00 2.00 6.00 2.00 Carnations, Fancy Carnations, Ordinary Cattleyas Lilies. aiadioli Asters Lily of the Valley Sweet Peas, bunches nitcnonette Adlantum Cuneatum " Croweanum Smilax Asparagus Plumosus " " &Sprengeri, bunches LastHalf of Week ending Aug, 11 1906 i.oo to .50 to 2<;.oo to 8.00 to .50 to .15 to 1.00 to 1.00 to to •3^ (O I.OO to 6.00 to 10.00 to 15.00 to 3.00 •75 50.00 10.00 I.OO 1.00 3,00 4.00 .50 -50 1.50 8.00 35.00 3S-00 First Half of Weeit beginning Aug. 13 1906 1.00 to .50 to 25,00 to 8.00 to .50 to .15 to 1.00 to 1.00 to to .35 to 1.00 to 6.00 to 10. CO to 15.00 (O 3.00 •75 50.0Q to. 00 I.OO 1.00 3.00 4.00 •so .50 1.50 8.00 25,00 35.00 ORCHIDS AT ALL SEASONS WM. STUART ALLEN CO. Gomniisslon Merchants in Cut Flowers 53 WEST 28TH STREET, NEW YORK Telephone 356 Madison Square Edward C. Horan Wholesale Florist 55 WEST 28th ST. TtL ,\^ Midlsoa S,. NCW YOfk TRAENDLY & S CHENG K WHOLESALE FLORISTS Furnish best stock at fair prices all the ye.ir rnund S<'iid for quetations on fall otders Tel. 798^799 Madison Sq. 44 Wcst 28th Street, New York Git} 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 MadUon Sqaare JULIUS LANG Wholesale Florist Consignments received, sold well and returns made promptly. S3 WEST 30th ST. NEW YORK Telepbone, 280 Madison Sq. In writing to Advertisers kindly mention Horticulture August 18, 1906 HORTICULTURE 179. IVwVp'np FANCY FERNS $1.00 per lOOO" HLW UKUr GALAX $1.25 per looo Dlscount on Larger Orders ^ 'WKoIesale F 30 and 40 Miami Ave., DETROIT Send for Cur Weekly Price List on Cut Flowers BUY YOUR FLOWERS THROUGH ' A. MOLTZ Wholesale Florist »»-57 W . 26th street - - NEW YORK Best Facilities for Supplying you at Lowest Daily Market Prices Tel. 292I.5243 riadison Square ■"---'---- -f'-"^ f**=. sv^v^v^ UIOUUUIII UN rJo^Ii'MicH'' Michigan Cut Flower Exchange end for Cur Weekly Price List o Best Flowers Ihe Boston Market WM. DILGER Manager J. B. Murdoch & Go. «. f. mccarthy & co. Wholesale Florists FLORISTS' SUPPLIES 545 Liberty St., PITTSBURG, PA, Long Distance PKone 1435 Court. YOU WE j ORDERS I ADVERTISING LET US GET TOGETHER REED (SL KELLER 122 West 2Sth St.. New York Florists' Supplies We manufacture all our Metal Designs, Baskets, Wire Work 4 Novelties and are dealers in Glassware Decorative Greens and Florists' Requisites. H. bayersdorfer¥co^ 50-56 North 4th Street PHILADELPHIA, PA. FLORISTS* SUPPLIES BEST LIltE IH THE COUHTRV Do not keep your "1" on firms to see them grow or to see if they are full grown, but just glance around at the enterprising florist supply house with everything new for the trade. See us at the convention. JQTCRM 9 Pn ISSSCermantown Av., I 0 I Cnn a UUi, Philadelphia, pa. ESTABLISHEO 1872 PERKINS & SCHUMANN Wholesale Commission Florists 60 West 28th St., New York Tel. Call 1009 Madison Square CONSIGNMENTS SOLIGIUD PROMPT RETURNS Send tur hree Samp e ul my FADELESSjHEET MOSS EDWARD A. BEAVEN, EVERGREEN, ALA. Lilies, Japanese Plants BAMBOO STAKES The YoJcohama Nursery Co., Ltd. 31 Barclay Street, New York 84 HAWLEY STREET BOSTON, MASS. SEND FOR PRICES Headcjuarters in Western New Yorl( FOK ROSES, CARNATIONS And aii kinds of Seaonable 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. Discounts on larger quantities. Write for prices on case lots. WE HAVE VERY FINE CUT BOX WOOD. DAGGER AND FANCY FERNS. Freih Northern, $1.00 per 1000. LYRATA, the best substitute for Smila.v. $7.00 P«r case. Headuuarters for all FLORISTS' SUPPLIES. Wire Designs. Cut wire. Letters, Immortelles, Cycas Leaves, Wheat Sheaves, Ribbons, CorruE^aled Boxes, etc. LAUREL FESTOONINa, 5c. and 6c. per yard. HENRY M. ROBINSON & C0..»^ U. a.^n^^oU.'iSilr^.'i's-^' WHOLESALE FLOWER MARKETS. CINCINNATI August 14 PER 100. "TO DEALER5 ONLY. DETROIT Aiia;ust 6 ROSES Am. Beauty andEdgely, fanandsp '• extra No. I " Lower grades Bride &'Maid — Fan. and Sp " Ordinary Golden Gate, Fancy *' Ordinary Liberty, fancy , " Ordinary Richmond, Fancy " Ordinary. Kaiserin, Camot,Chatcnay, Fancy *' " ** Ordinary CARNATIONS Fancy Ordinary niSCELLANEOUS Cattleyas Lilies. Gladioli Asters Lily of the Valley Sweet Peas Mignonette Adiantum Cuneatum " Croweaniim Smilax Asparagus Plumosus, strings . . . " " & Sprengcri, bunches BUFFALO August 13 10.00 to 25.00 [5.00 to 20.00 8.00 to 12.00 4,00 to 6.00 5.00 to 6.00 2.00 to 4.00 5.00 ■ to 6.00 3 00 to 4.00 5.00 to 6.00 3.00 to 4.00 5.00 to 6.00 3.00 to 4,00 to 6.00 3.00 to 4.00 1.50 ■ 75 10.00 2.00 1. 00 3 00 .20 10.00 40.00 2.00 1. 00 I a. 00 4.00 a.oo 4 00 •35 1. 00 13.50 50.00 SS'OO 15.00 10.00 6.00 300 5. CO 2,00 5.00 3.00 5.00 3.00 5.00 2.00 5.00 2.00 10.00 4.00 •50 3.00 ■25 25.00 15.00 8.00 6.00 6.00 4.00 6,00 4.00 6.00 4.00 6,00 4.00 6.00 4.00 1.00 •50 to 100.00 to 15. CO to 6.00 to -75 to 4.00 ■35 to ■ to 25.00 to 25. QO to 12.50 50.00 3S.CO 30.00 12.00 6.00 3.00 5.00 4.00 5.00 3.00 5.00 3.00 6.00 3.00 6.00 ■■50 .50 25.00 30.00 12.00 6.00 6.00 5.00 6.00 5.00 7.00 5-00 7.00 6.0c 7.00 6.00 to 2.00 to I. 00 3.00 to 15.00 1. 00 3.00 ■ 15 1. 00 .50 1. 00 35.00 35.00 2.00 4.00 -2$ 1.50 1.00 I 50 15.00 35-00 3S.OO PITTSBURG August 13 25.00 20.GO 12.50 3-50 4.00 2.00 4.00 2.00 6.00 3.00 6.00 3.00 8.00 3.00 ia.50 3.00 •50 2.00 .10 I '5 1.35 13.50 50.00 50.00 30.00 15.00 5-00 S-oo 3 oo< 5.00- 3 00-^ 8.00 4.00 8.00 4.00 12.00 6.00 2.00 1.00 13.00 6.00 2.00. 4.0a .40 1.50 1.50 15.00 Geo. A. vSutHerland Co. CUT FLOWERS Florists' Supplies and Letters 34 HAWLEY STREET BOSTON Look through the Buyers' Directory and Ready Reference Guide. You will find some good offers there also. 20 WEST 27th ST., N. Y. The KERVAN GO. WHOLESALE DEALERS Fresh cut Palmetto & Cycas Palm Leaves, Galsx, Leu- cothoe, Ferns and Mosses. All Decorating Evergreens 180. /iORT I CULTURE. August 18, 1906 List of Advertisers Page Allen Wm. Stuart C0.17S American Nursery .--i/s Aschmann Godfrey- • • 1 74 Baker W.J. I77 Barrows H.ri.& Son. 1^8 Bayersdorfer H & Co. i73-'79 Beaven, E. A I79 Bobbmk & Atkins . • • t4Q Boadington A.T 184 Boston Florist Letter Co '76 Boston Plate and Win- dow Glass Co 186 Brague L. B 177 Breck Joseph & Sons 184-189 Breitmeyer's J. Sons. 151 BrownellC. W. &C0.189 Budlong J. A.........I76 Burpee W. A. & Co.. 184 Buxton Geo. E 15s Carlton H. R I74 Carrillo & Baldwin... 174 Chicago Carnation Co "52 Childs John Lewis... 175 Cochran Mushroom & Spawn Co 184 Cooke G. H 17" Cowee A '75 Craig& Co., Robt....i5 Darrow H. Frank 174 Dayton Fruit Tree La- bel Co "t? Dilger Wm '79 Dingee & Conard Co. .173 Dreer H. A l75-'89 Ealon H. N I74 Edwards Folding Box Co 176 Elliott Wm. & Sons. .173 Esler J. G 188 Ernest W. H 185 Eyres '7' Farquhar R. & J. & Co.. 147 FenrichJ.S 178 Foley Mfg. Co 188 Ford Bros 178 FromentH. E 178 Gaedeke August 150 GreyT. J. &Co i»4 Gude Bros. Co 17a Gurney Healei Mfg. Co 189 Gunman Alex. J 178 Guttman & Weber. ..177 Hail Asso. 188 Hammond Paint & Slug ShotWorKs ...184-187 Heller&Co... 184 Herbert David & Son. 175 Herendeen Mfg. Co.. 187 Herr A. M 17; Hews A. H. & Co 190 Hicks & Crawbuck ..178 Hilfinger Bros 189 Hippard E 187 Hitchings&Co 188 Holly Castle Co 190 Horan E. C. 178 Hub Wire Works... 186 Johnston Heating Co. 187 Johnson Seed Co 184 Kasting W. F.... 179-189 Kcrvan Co.. The 179 Kessler, P. F 178 King Cons. Co 186 Kroeschell Bros 188 Lager & Hunell.. 146-174 Lang, Julius 178 Langjahr, Alfred H. . ■ Leuthy A. & Co Lord & Burnham Co. Manley Chas. H McCanhy N. F..152- McCoiineil Alex.. - McKellar Charles W. McKissick.W. E. ... McManusJas. 168-160- Michell H. F.Co. ..- Michigan Cut Flower Exchange Millaog Charles. NI itiang Frank Mineralized Rubber Co Moltz A Moninger J. C. -. •■■ Morehead Mfg Co. • .Murdoch J. B.&Co.. Murray Samuel.. Niessen Leo. Co., Orr Malcolm Page Pennock Samuel S Pentecost S. N Perkins St. Nurseries. Perkins & Schumann. Pierson F.R. Co Pierson U Bar Co.... Pittsburg Floral Ex.. Plainfield Nursery ... Plumb Wm Pierce F. O. Co PyeE.H Rawson W. W. & Co. Ray Bros. Raynor John I Reed& Keller Reid Edw Reinberg Peter Robinson H.M.& Co. Roehrs Julius C0.154- Rolker August & Sons Sander & Son. Schmidt J, C. Co. ... ScollayJohnA Sheridan W. F Siggers & Siggers ... Situations & Wants.. Skidelsky S. S Stem J. & Co Stearns A. T. Lumber Co. Sutherland Geo. A. Co The S. S. Pennock- Meehan Co ThorburnJ.M. & Co. Thornton Bros. Traendly & Schenck. Troy, J. H Twomey M. T Vctthuys K Vick's Jas. Sons Vose H. W Walsh M. H Warnaar & Co Waterer John & Sons Watson G. C Weathered Co Weber F.C WeberH. &Sons... Welch Bros Wheeler Wilfrid WildG. H WinterichC Yalaha Conservatories Yokohama Nurseries Young, Thos. Jr. ... Zangen O. V Zimgiebel A 174, Is Your Name In The Above List? If Not, Why Not ? 9 Buyer's Directory and Ready Reference Guide READ IT Advertisements under this head, one cent a word. Initials count a.s words. Regular advertisers In this Issue are also listed under this classlflcatlon without charge. Reference to List of Advertisers will indicate the respective pages. AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENTS. Thos. 1. Grey & Co.. 32 S. Market 8t, Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. 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. asparagus! A. M. Herr, Lancaster, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. Yalaha Conservatory, Yalaha, Fla. Asparagus Plumosa Nana and Sprengerl. For page see List of Advertisers.. H. W. Vose, Hyde Park, Mass. For page see List of Adveitlsei-s. 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. Kastlug, 385 Elllcott St., Buffalo, N. Y. AUSTRIAN AND SCOTCH PINES. The F. E. Conine Nursery Co., Stratford. Conn. BAMBOO STAKES. Yokohama Nurseries, 31 Barclay St., N. For page see List of Advertisers. T. BAY TREES. Julius Roehrs Co., Rutherford, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. BOX TREES. Julius Roehrs Co., Rutherford, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. BULBS AND TUBERS. Joseph Breck & Sons. 47-64 N. Market St., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. J. M. Thorbnrn & 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 of Advertisers. A. T. Boddington, 342 W. 14th St., N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. CANE STAKES. Wm. Elliott & Sons. New York. For page see List of Advertisers. CARNATIONS. E. H. Pye. Upper Nyack, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Chicago Carnation Co., Jollet, III. Field Grown Plants, For page see List of Advertisers. Guttmann & Weber, New York. Carnation Victory. For page see List of Advertisers. S. S. Pennock,. Philadelphia. Field Grown Plants. For page see List of Advertisers. George E. Buxton, Nashua, N. H. Field Grown Plants. For page see Lrist of Advertisers. H. W. Vose, Hyde Park, Mass. Field Grown Plants. For page see List of Advertisers. CEMENT BENCHES. W. F. Kasling, Buffalo, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. CHRYSANTHEMUMS WANTED. F. E. Paiiiier, Brookline, Mass. CONIFERS. John Waterer & Sons, Ltd., American Nursery, Bagshot, Eug. For page see List of Advertisers. CUPS AND TROPHIES. Thornton Bros., Lawrence, Mass. Fo; page see List of Advertlstrs. CUT FLOWER BOXES. Folding cut flower boxes, the best made. Write for list. Holton & Hunkel Co., Mil- waukee, Wis. Welch Bros., 15 Province St., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. Edwards Folding Box Co.. Philadelphia. For page see List of Advertisers. CYCAS STEMS. J. M. Thorbuia & Co., 33 Barclay St., N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. DAHLIAS. David Herbert & Son, Atco, N. J. 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. A. Leuthy & Co., Rosllndale, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. FERNS. A. Leatby & Co.. Rosllndale, Mass For page see List of Advertisers. H. H. Barrows & Sons. Whitman, Mass. Xepbrolepis Wbltmanl. For page see List of Advertisers. S. S. Skidelsky. 824 N. 24th St., Phlla. Whltmanll Fern. For page see List of Advertisers. H. N. Eaton, So. Sudbury, Mass. Boston Ferns. For page see List of Advertisers. FLORAL PHOTOGRAPHS. Floral Bowery, I'hotographs. New York. Foley's 226-228 1-2 FLORISTS' FERTILIZER. A sample 100-lb. bag of Blatchford's Plant Grower and Land Renovator Fer- tilizer only $2.75. It Is composed solely of pure rose growers* bone meal, nitrate of soda, Peruvian guano, sulphate of am- monia, sulphate of potash and gypsum. In the correct proportions. For benches and potting plants, roses, carnations, lilies, mums. et<'., It has never been surpassed. Address J. W. Barwell, Blatchford's Calf Meal, Animal and Poultry Foods, Fertil- izers, Karho Dip, Seeds, etc.. Waukegan, 111. Established at Leicester, England, In 1800. 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. H. H. Robinson & Co.. 8-11 Province 8t., Boston, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. H. Bayersdorfer & Co.. Philadelphia, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. The Kervan Co., 20 W. 27th St., N. Decorative Evergreens. For page see List of Advertisers. August IS. 1906 HORTICULTURE 181 FLORISTS' SUPPLIES — Continued. N. F. McCarthy & Co., 84 Hawlej St., Boston, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. Beed & Keller, 122 W. 25tli St., New York.- For page spe List of Advertisers. J. B. Murdoch & Co.. 545 Liberty St. Pittsburg, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. S. S. Pennock, Philadelphia. For page see List of Advertisers. J. Stern & Cc , 1028 Germantown Ave., Philadelphia. For page see List of Advertisers. FLOWERS BY TELEGRAPH. Alex. ifcConnell, New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Fred C. Weber, 4326-28 Olive St., St. Louis. Mo. For page see List of Advertisers. GREENHOUSE BUILDING MA- TERIAL— Continued. Weathered Co., Box 7S9, New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Foley Mfg. Co., 471 W. 22nd St., Chicago. For page see List of Advertisers. Chas. H. Mauley, Premier Mfg. Works, St. Johns. Mich. For page see List of Advertisers. J. Brettmeyer'g Sons, Miami & Gratiot Aves., Detroit, Mlcb. For page see List of Advertisers. ThoB. Young, Jr., 41 W. 28th St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Byres, 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. Gnde Bros. Co.. 1214 F St.. Washtogton, D. C. For page see List of Advertisers. Samuel Murray, 1017 Broadway, Kansas City, Mo. For page see List of Advertisers. FLOWER POTS. H. Ernest, 28th and M Sts., W. 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. 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. GERANIUMS. A. M. Herr, Lancaster, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. GLADIOLL Arthur Cowee, Meadowvale Farm, Berlin, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. John Lewis Childs. Floral Park, N. Y. Gladiolus Blooms. For page see List of Advertisers. GLASS. Boston Plate & Window Glass Co., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. Glass. French and American "White Rose" brand. Stenzel Glass Co., 2 Hud- son St., New Yck. 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 Advertiser.'*. Hltchlngs & Co., 1170 Broadway, New York. For page see List of Advertisers. A. T. Stearns Lumber Co.. Neponset. Boston. For page sop List of Advertisers. King Construction Co.. N. Tonawanda. N. Y. For page see Llst_of_Advertl8ers. J. C. Monlnger Coy7li7~Ea^ Bla^hawk^StT, Chicago, III. For page see List of Advertisers. HARDY FERNS AND SUPPLIES. H. M. Robinson & Co.. 811 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: Lyrata. For page see List of Advertisers. L. B. Brague, Hinsdale, Mass. Hardy Cut Ferns. For page see List of Advertisers. 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 Ca, 1 Madison Square, New York. For page see List of Advertisers. HItcblngs & Co., 1170 Broadway, New York. For page see List of Advertisers. John A. Scollay. 73 & 75 JJyrtle Ave., Brooklyn, N. Y. For page see List of Advertiser!!. Gurney Heater Mfg. Co., 188-200 Franklin St., Cor. Pearl, Boston. Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. Kr^schell Bros.. 35 Erie St.. Chicago. 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. HYDRANGEAS. F. R. IMerson Co., Tarrycown-on-Hudsou, N. T. ~ INSECTICIDES. Hammcnd's Paint & S. S. Works, Flshklll, N. Y. Horlcum. For page see List of Advertisers. JAPANESE PLANTS. Yokohama Nurserle.s. 31 Barclay St., N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. KENTIAS. Godfrey Aschmanu. 1012 Ontario St., Philadelphia. For page see List of Advertisers. KOSTER'S BLUE SPRUCE. J. H. Troy. New Rochelle, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. LANDSCAPE ARTIST^ William Plumb, 1133 Broadway, New York. For page see List of Advertisers. LEADING RETAIL FLORISTS. Alex. McConnell. New York. For page see \Ast nt AdvertlHem. Thomas Young. Jr.. New York. For page see t.lst of Adverrlserq Fred 0. Weber. 4326 Oflve St.. St. Loula. Mo. For naee see List of Adverrlser« J. Breltmever's lions, Detroit, Mich. For page' see List of Advertisers. LEADING RETAIL FLORISTS— Continued. 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 l.lst of Advertlserg. Tiyres, 11 N. Pearl St.. Albany, N. X. For page see List of Advertisers^ Mills, the Florist, Jacksonville, Fla. Telegraph or mall orders promptly filled. Long distance telephone connections. LILIUM HARRISII. F. R. Plerson Co., Tarrytown-on-Hndson, N. Y. MASTICA. F. 0. Pierce Co., 170 Fulton St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Joseph Brecb & Sons, 47-54 N. Market St., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. MUSHROOM SPAWN. Cochran Mushroom & Spawn Co., 911 Chemical BIdg., St. Louis. Mo. For page see List of Advertisers. Johnson Seed Co.. 217 Market St., Phlla. NARCISSI. Warnaar & Co., Sassenheim, Holland. For page see List of Advertisers. NURSERY STOCK. John Waterer & Sons, Ld., American Nurser.v, Bagshot, England. 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 For page sec List of AdvertlserH. Julius Roehrs Co., Rutherford, N. J. For page see List of Advertiser" Carrlllo & Baldwin, Secaucus, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. PALMS. A. Leuthy & Co., Rosllndale, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. PANSY SEED. Johnson Seed Company, Philadelphia, Pa. Fur page see List of Advertisers. H. F. Miohell Co.. 1018 Market St.. Phlla. Pansy and Cycl.nnien Seed. Augustus ZIrnglebel, Neerthom. Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. PATENTS. SIggers & Slggers. Washington. D. C. Patents. Trade Marks, and Copyrights. 25 vears' active practice. For page see List of Advertisers. PEONIES. Gilbert H. Wild, sarcoxie. Mo. For page see List of Advertisers. Warnaar & Co., Siissenhelm, Holland. For page see List of ■\dYertlsers. H. A. Dreer, Philadelphia. Herbaceous Peonies. For page see List of Advertisers. Boiiliink & Atkins. Rutherford. N. J. I'oon.v Roots for Septemlun- r)ellvcry. ^ Fine collection of Best Peonies. Com- plete Peonv and Phlox Manuals, 25 cents each. C. S. Harrison's Select Nursery, York, Nebr. POINSETTIAS. S. N. Pentecost. Cleveland. O. For page see List of Advertisers. POT HANGERS. Pot hangers. Kramer's $1 doz. by exp.. Jil.25 by mall. I. N. Kramer & Son, Cedar Rapld.s, la. PRIMULAS. Primula Obr. Grandldora. 4 In. pots. $6 per 100. Cash, please. A. Relyea & Son, Poughkeepsle, N. Y'. 182 HORTICULTURE August 18, 1906 PUTTY. Ben]. Hammond, FIshkill on Hudson, N. Y. j Twemlow's Old English Glazing Putty. 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, U. T. Roses and Ramblers. For page see List of Advertisers. E. H. Pye, Upper Nyack, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Lawrence Cotter, Castle Grove Green- houses. Danville, Pa. Am. Beauty, Bride, Bridesmaid Plants. Americau Beauties, 2-in., $55.00; 3-In., J80.00 1000. Cash. J. Henry Bartram, Lansdowne, Pa. Roses. Baby Rambler, the strongest dor- mant stock in the country, $25.00 per 100; 2 1-2 In. pot plants. $7.00 per 100, $65.00 per 1000. Brown Bros. Co., Rochester, N. Y. 1000 plants grafted Maids, 3 inch pots, fine stock, 2000 plants Richmond, own roots, 3 inch pots, very fine plants. Price ^10.00 per hundred, while they last. Cash with order. Robert Simpson, Clifton, N. J. 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 Advert Isers W. Atlee Burpee & Co., Philadelphia. For page see Li.'^t of Advertisers. J. M. Tborburn & Co., 33 Barclay St., New York. For page see List of Adverrlsers. H. F. Mlchell Co., 1018 Market St., Philadelphia, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. R. & 3. Farquhar & Co., Boston, Mass. Grass Seed Mixtures. For page see List of Advertisers. A. T. Boddlngton, 342 W. 14th St., N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. James Vlck's Sons, Rochester, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. W. W. Rawson & Co., 5 Unionist., Boston. Vegetable Seeds. Ant. C. Zvolanek, Bound Brook, N. J. Christmas Flowering Sweet Pea Seed. Conrad Appcl, Darmstadt, Gcnnany, Es- ab. 1789. High Grade Orass, Clover, and Tree Seeds. SEED CASES— MICE PROOF. Heller & Co., Montpeller, O. For page see List of Advertisers. SIEVES AND SCREENS. Hub Wire Works, 13 Devonshire St., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. SMILAX. J. C. Schmidt Co.. Bristol. Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. SPHAGNUM MOSS. C. W. Brownell & Co.. Walden, N. Y. Peat. Moss and Silver Sand. For page see List of Advertisers. STRAWBERRY PLANTS. Wilfrid Wheeler. Concord, Mass. Pot Grown. For page see List of Advertisers. VEGETABLE PLANTS. Plalnfleld Nursery, Plalnfleld. Ind. 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. Hltchlngs & Co., 1170 Broadway, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Live Sphagnum moss, orchid peat and orchid baskets always on hand. Lager & Hurreil, Summit, N. J. SPIRAEA. Warnaar & Co., Sassenheim. Holland. For page see List of Advertisers. STEAM TRAP. B. Hlppard. Y'oungstown. O. For page see List of Advertisers. STEVIAS. Stcvla serratn. tiue, winter blooming, strong bushy, ready to shift. 3 1-2 In. pots, $5.00 per 100; $irj.00 per 1000. Asparagus Sprengorii. 2 inch, vcrv strong. .K.oO per 100; $20.00 per 3000. Dean Ferris, Peeks- kill. N. Y. Jolin A. Scollay, 73-75 Myrtle Ave., Brooklyn, N. Y. For page see List of Advenlsers. Weathered Co., 46 and 48 Marion St., N. Y. For page see List of Adrertlsers. Foley Mfg. Co., 471 W. 22nd St., Chicago. For page see List of Advertisers. The Chicago LlftTr. J. C. Monlnger Co.. 421 Hawthorne At«., Chlcaco. VIOLETS. n. R. Carlton, Vniloughby, O. Violet, Gov. Herrlck. For page see List of Advertisers. J. C. SchmidT Co., Bristol, Pa! For page see List of Advertisers. William Sim, Cllftondale, Mass. Princess of Wales. WIREWORK. Reed & Keller, 122 W. 25th St.. New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Wlrework. Write for our catalogue Holton & Hunkel Co., Milwaukee, Wis. WHOLESALE FLORISTS. Boston. N. F. McCarthy & Co., 84 Hawley St., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. George A. Sutherland Co., 34 Hawley St., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. Welch Bros., 15 Province St., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. Buffalo. Wm. F. Kasting, 383-87 BTllcott St., Buf- falo, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Chicago. J. A. Budlong, 37 Randolph St., Chicago. For page see List of Advertisers. Ghas.W. McKellar, 51 Wabash Av., Chicago. For page see List of .\dvertisers. Peter Relnberg, 51 Wabash A_y., Chicago. For page see List of Advertlstrs. Cincinnati, Ohio Cut Flower Co., 129 E. 3d St. Detroit. Michigan Cut Flower Exchaage, 38 & 40 Miami Av. Wm. DUger, mgr. For page see List of Advertisers. WHOLESALE FLORISTS— Continued. New York. James McManus. 42 W. 28th St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Chas. Millang, 50 West 29th St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Frank Millang, 55-57 W. 26th St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. A. Moltz, 5S-57 W. 26th St.. New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Perkins & Schumann. r,0 W. 28th St.. N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. John I. Rayn^r, 49 W. 28th St., New York. Foi 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. Philadelphia. W. E. McKisslck, 1221 Filbert St., Phila- delphia, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. Leo Nlessen Co., 1217 Arch St., Phila- delphia, Pa. For page see List of .Advertisers. S. S. Pennock, 1612-18 Ludlow St., Phila- delphia, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. Edward^Reld, 1526 Ranstead St., Philadel- pbia. 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 York. Wm. Stuart Allen Co., 53 W. 28th St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. J. S. Fenrich, 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 West 28th St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Philip F. Kessler, 55 W. 26th St., New York. For page see List of Advertlser». Julius Lang, 53 West 30tF~St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. A. H. Langjahr. 55 W. 28th St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. New Offers in This Issue. ANCHOR GREENHOUSE HOSE. Mineralized Rubber Co., 18 CUBE St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. BERBERIS THUNBERGII. M. T. Twomey, Rosllndale, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. CARNATIONS, FIELD GROWN. Augu>t Gaedeke & Co.. Nashua, N. H. For page see List of Advertisers. CARNATION FLOWERS WANTED, N. F. McCarthy & Co., 84 Hawley St., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. CARNATION MABELLE. The H. Weber & Sons Co., Oakland. Md. For page see List of Advertisers. CONVENTION ANNOUNCEMENT. H. F. .Mlchell Co., Philadelphia. For page see List of Advertisers. ELECTRIC CIRCULATOR. Holly-Casile ('«.. 17" Sunini.T St., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. EXHIBITION CYCLAMENS. R. & J. Farquhar & Co.. 6 & 7 So. Market St., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. FALL FORCING BULBS. F. R. Pierson Co., Tarrytownon-Hudson, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. FANCY LATE ASTERS. W. J. Baker, Philadelphia. For page see List of Advertisers. FICUS PANDURATA AT DAYTON. RolMit CiaiK C'.i.. I'.illi iV Market St.-:., Philadelphia. For page see List of Advertisers. August 18, 1906 HORTICUL-TURE 183 New Offers in this Issue— Cofninued- FLOWER POTS. A. H. Hews & Co.. CaniliiulKe, Mass. For page st'u List of Advt'i'tisers. FLOWER POTS. TV. H. Ernest, 28tli & M Sts., Wasbiii-t.Mi D. C. For page see List of Aflvertisers. FURMAN BOILERS. Herendeen Mfg. Co., Geneva, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. GIANT CYCLAMEN. C. Wintoricli, Deflanee, O. For page see List of Advertisers. GIANT CYCLAMEN. O. V. Zangen, Hoboljon, N. J For page see List of Advertisers. GLASS. G. C. Watson, 9th & Marljet Sts.. Phila For page see List of Advertisers. GREEN GALAX, FERNS, LEUCO- THOE SPRAYS. Uay Bros., Elli Paris, N. C. For page see List of Advertisers. GREENHOUSE CONSTRUCTION. King Construction Co., .N. Touawanda N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. GREENHOUSE HEATING. Jolinstou Heating Co., 1133 Broadway, New Yorli. For page see List of Advertisers. HARDY HERBACEOUS PLANTS. H.dihink & Atlf Adv.-rlisers. WHOLESALE MARKET CONSOLI- DATION. The S. S. Pennock-Meohan Co., 1608-l.S Ludlow St., Phila. For page see List of ■Vd\ ortisers. WOOD LABELS FOR NURSERY- MEN AND FLORISTS. Dayton Fruit Tree Label Co., Dayton, O. For page see List of Advertisers. SEED TRADE TOPICS Referring to the article in tlie issue of Aug. 11th, and particularly to that part dealing with peas, a litter further light may be shed on the subject. Growers are often asked about the origin of new varieties of peas, and as a general proposition it may be said that new varieties are the result of hybridization, though on rare occa- sions a promising sport has been adopted which has proven superior to its parent. Again an old variety has been so improved by intelligent selec- tion as to be scarcely recognized, so changed is it from the original stock. The tendency to revert to the original types is always a marked characteristic, whatever may have been the origin of the variety. A case in point is the Alaska. This pea Is a sport from the old Kentish In- vincible, and has been, as is generally known, a vast improvement on its parent, and although regarded as one of the easiest peas to keep true to type, this can only be accomplished by the most dili.gent and painstaking care. Despite all of this care how- ever, this variety under certain con- ditions of soil and climate, will grow entirely away from its true type, and make determined efforts to be like its parent. During the present summer the writer has seen many fields of Alaskas growing under varied condi- tions and has seen widely varying re- .sults from the same seed stock. In some instances the true type was well maintained, while in others many variations were noticeable, from a sli.ght difference in height, up to two feet, and from a hardly noticeable difference in time of maturing up to a week or ten days, and there were many minor divergencies. Some fields grown from seed known or suspected to be degenerates, were so bad, that not fifty per cent, of the crop was avail- able for canning, while it was abso- lutely worthless as seed. As in the case of varieties bred up from sports, so with hybrids. They show the same vagaries and the same tendencies to depart from recognized types. This trait has been so marked at times, that many promising new specimens have had to be abandoned because it was found impossible to maintain any fixed type. However it may be well to caution growers against resting too confidently in the belief that they can always find a defence for any neglect to keep their stocks as pure and true as intelligent pains- taking care can make them, while those who do any less than this will liave good cause for anxiety. The very best stocks now procurable can be made better, and there is a present and growing demand for the best. Can- ners and seedsmen however, are like the gentleman from Missouri, they must be "shown." The mere claim of superiority will not suffice. This fact must be fully comprehended by all growers and dealers, for if they do not make good their claims, they can- not hold the confidence of their cus- tomers, and without this confidence they will soon have no customers. "I am holier than thou" will not an- swer. Let them understand that the buyer of seeds has some rights they are bound to consider, while the buy- er should be willing to pay a fair price tor good seed, and not ask the careful conscientious grower to meet the price of wild oat goods. There have been no important new developments in crop conditions. Weather has been generally favor- able for the harvesting of peas and the yields have been slightly uetter than looked for, though the shortage will undoubtedly be heavy. No im- portant changes are reported affecting beans, corn, vine seeds and other crops excepting that very unfavorable reports are given about the onion seed crops in Connecticut. However the quantity of Connecticut grown onion seed compared to the total is as one to a hundred. MARKET FOR AMERICAN SEEDS. Consul Maxwell Blake writes from Funchal that during the first half of this year the heavy rains and un- usual cold weather destroyed certain Madeira Island crops and seriously threatened the maturity of others. The low temperature resisted the efforts of the seeds even as late as May, a month when generally the soil is very warm. The potato crop was practically destroyed, beans also rotted in the soil, and the sweet potato, perhaps the most essential article of food in the diet of the peasant, has been very greatly dam- aged. All seeds for next year's crops will, as a consequence, be short of the demand and thus very much dearer. Here is offered a splendid opportunity for the market of Ameri- can seeds, as it is generally admitted that the seeds of our dryer climate have never failed of good results whenever they have been used In Madeira. Seeds are admitted duty free. There is, however, a small octroi tax. [The Funchal dealers in seeds are named by the consul, and the names can be secured from the Bureau of Manufactures. Correspond- ence with them should be in Portu- guese.] THEY ALU SAY Anchor Greenhouse Hose is the " best they ever used." Try it and you will say the same. MINERALIZED RUBBER CO., 18 CiSt,, New York 184 HORTICULTURE August 18, 1906 A NEW FIBRE PLANT. Consul F. W. Goding, of Newcastle, reports successful experiments with fiber plants, hitherto neglected in Australia. He writes: Queensland is particularly rich in these, one called by the aboriginals "boorgay" being so tenacious that if the leaf is simply twisted into a rope it will bear the strain of several hundredweight. It is now found that there is growing around Brisbane a fiber plant called by botanists "murva" that will yield fiber of great value. Major Boyd, of the agricultural de- partment, retted some "murva" leaves and sent a sample of the fiber to a rope making firm in Germany for test, and these manufacturers are now prepared to purchase it at $175 to |200 per ton. This plant, with its tall, mottled leaves, now growing wild or in the gardens of Bisbane as an ornamental pot plant, can very easily be culti- vated. It can be propagated by cut- ting of the leaves and grows quickly. It can be mown down like lucerne, springing up again vigorously, ready for the next crop. The average yield is at least 5 tons per acre, and if the cost of planting, mowing, ret- ting, and machining reached 50 per cent of the market value of the riber obtained, nearly $500 per acre might be netted. To start such a new industry may require considerable courage, but the risk of loss would be trilling and the profits worth while. Arthur T. Boddington has been ap- pointed the sole agent in the United States and Canada for the Edwards Cj'aniding Machine, manufactured in England. This simple contrivance makes the use of cyanic acid gas pos- sible, without the usual dangers which prevent its general use. Mr. Bodding- ton will place this machine on the market immediately. QUALITY I^AI BEND fOR OATALOtfUE. ARTHUR T. BODDINQTON :»4» WMt 14th St., New Tork. THOS. J. GREY & CO. Fresh Flower, Farm and Garden Seeds, New Mnsbroom Spawn. Extra quality — French, Japan and Dutch Bnlbs. A fall line of AgTl- caltnral Machinery and Repairs 32 South Market St., Boston SEND FOR CATALOGUE THE CHOrCEST STRAINS OF STOCKS CINERARIA, CALCEoIaRIA, CYCLA- MEN, PANSY, PETUNIA, etc. can be had frcm JAMES VICK'S SONS, Rochester, N. Y. BULBS Order JOHNSON'S NOW. HIGH CLASS I'rom the leading French. Holland and American Growers. Callas, Paper White Grandiflora, Narcis- sus, White Romans, Freesias, Tulips, Hya- cinths, Pure Culture Mushroom Spawn Lilium Harrisii, etc. Send us your Bulb reciuirements, we can interest you. Headquarters for Prize Winner Pansies and High Grade Flower Seeds. JOHNSON SEED COMPANY 217 Market Street HERBERT W, JOHNSON of the late firm of Johnson & Stokes, President PHILADELPHIA, PA. ..IMPORTANT NOTICE.. Our Mr. Israel Rosnoskej' will attend the Florists' Conven- tion at Dayton, Ohio, wliere he will be pleased to meet our many customers and friends. Please reserve your Bulb Orders for Special Prices which he will be pleased to quote you. With best wishes, we are Yours truly, HENRY F. MICHELL CO., 1018 Market Street, PHILADELPHIA, PA. My Giant Cyclamen ARE AHEAD IN GROWTH AND FLOWERS Bloodred. Carmine. Pink, Pure«hite. White with Carmine Eye, Each color separate. Tr, Vkx. J i.oo, looo seeds, $6.oo. An even mixtute of the above 5 colors, Tc. Pkt. 750.; 1000 seeds, $5.00. Salmon Color New, very striking. Tr. Pki. $i.oc; 1000 seeds. $15 00. Silver Leaved New Hybrids With semi-double flowers. Tr. Pkt. $1.00 1000 ftiVTftivi<%vvMvvvviiviivinnn)wiiiA house. 30x75. E. Mansfield. Mass.— J. W. Conrod, one house. 50 ft.; one house, 30x147. Rutherford, N. J.— Julius Roehrs, six houses, each 18x150. Lord & Burn- ham construction. INCORPORATED. The Morris Nursery Co., West Ches- ter, Pa., has been incorporated with capital cf $50,000. Articles of the incorporation of The Real Estate Bureau of Wood. Stubbs & Co., Louisville, Ky., have been filed. The capital is $500 divided into fiftv shares as follows: C. F. Wood, twenty -five shares; W. P. Stubbs. fifteen shares; C. Z. Strunk, five shares: and .Tames E. Wilson. fivR shares. A. Schulthels is building a big stor- age shed for bulbs and plants at Col- lege Point, N. Y. There is no more essentia! adjunct to a large plant grow- ing establishment such as Mr. Schul- thers' place than a roomy shed. Who ever saw one of them capacious enough for the handling of Easter plants without inconvenient crowding? They cannot be too big. FOK SALE— Five greenhouses containing 5,000 feet o( glass, hot water heat. Town water. One acre of land. 10 minutes' walk from depot; 1 minute from electrics. Near churches, stores and schools. For particu- lars write- A. F. Belcher, Foxboro, Mass. FOR SALE OR RENT— Place estab- lished twenty years, good local trade; no competition: town sis thousand Inhabitants. One acre land, greenhouses covering seven thousand feet, with or without stocfe; 75 sashes. 3\r,. Houses heated by two No. 7 Furman steam boilers. A. S. Lamb, Winehendon, Mass. SITUATION WANTED— As private gar- dener on place where there Is a range of greenhouses. Best of references. Over 7 years in last place. Expert rose grower. Married. Address J. J., care HORTICUL- TURE WANTED— To buy or lease, with privi- lege of purchase, one or two greenhouses with one acre or more of land. New Eng- land preferred. State terms. Address. L. M., care HORTICULTURE, 11 Hamil- ton Place, Boston, Mass. WANTED— Tonng man, 22 to 26, to work In greenhouses; $55.00 per month. Reply to E. D. B., Office of HORTICUL- TURE^ WANTED — Yoang. single man for fruit range. Palms and Violet Houses. Wages $.50.00. Reply to E. J. C, Office of HOR- TICULTURE. WANTED — Young single man for Green- house, who understands grapes. Wages $35.00 and board. Reply to R. M. C, Of- fice of HORTICULTURE. WANTED— Assistant for rose houses, with one or two years' experience. Robert Miller, rose grower. East Brookfield, Mais. 186 H O K T I C U L T U R £ August 18. 1906 FARTHER NORTH 'It U ihe lightest and strongest house imaginable.' HALL & ROBINSON. Montreal P. Q. NORTH. The lightest and most perfect greenhouse construction yet attempted. Best crop o( beauties I ever had. J. H. DUNLOP. Totonlo. Oat. NEW ENGU^ND. "No shade in my new house, crop is a record bTcakei,' J. A LONG Eul Haveo. Conn. EAST "So well pleaded with all points, we intend to buJd mote of them.' C- MATTHEWS. C,^ Nat N. Y. CENTRAL "Lightest house on the place, strong as a bndge.' W J PALMER &SON. BuSJo. N Y- N. TONAWANDA. N. Y. TORONTO. ONT. GUTTERS. THE KING GUTTER is a great advance on anything else of the kind. The E. G. Hill Company, who have used them in their new range, write: "Everything fits admirably, and we are much attached to the King Gutters. We think that the next time we build we will use the entire King Construction." THE KING CONSTRUCTION CO. NORTH TONAWANDA, N. Y. TORONTO. ONT FAR WEST 'After making a tiip East to see all conslructions a m ordering yours. Best in every way." C H HOPKINS. Kent, Wajh. WEST 'They are perfect in every way." C F MAtXR Denver. Colo. A RETURN TRAP FOR GREEN- HOUSES. A return trap built to solve the florists' steam heating problems, has been placed on the market by the Morehead Manufacturing Company, of Detroit. Mich. The old systems of gravity returns by placing the boiler below the ground, or the employment of a pump to return the water to the boiler against the steam pressure, were both expensive and unsatisfac- tory. The Morehead Return Trap is a sim- ple, and inexpensive device for re- turning condensation in steam pipes to the boilers regardless of the posi- tion of the latter, whether above or below the coils. It is claimed that once installed, it requires little or no attention and can be relied upon under all conditions. The trap consists of a cylindrical steel tank receiver of suitable capacity, swung on a brass trunion and actuated by a counter weight. Two smaller counter weights, in turn actuated by the larger, automatically operate a steam admission and an air relief valve. A steam port and two water connections, the latter provided with check valves for maintaining a flow in one direction, completes the list of trap parts. The condensation in the returns is forced into the trap tank by the steam pressure from behind. When the tanli has received a requisite amount of water, it tilts, automatically opening the live steam valve admitting steam at boiler pressure to the tank, thereby equalizing the pressure in the system and permitting the contents to flow into the boiler by gravity. All raovins? and adjustable parts are entirely out- side, consequently easily accessible. In line with this subject, the More- head Manufacturing Company are dis- tributing an attractive booklet de- voted to the interests of florists and greenhouse owners in general. We recommend our readers to send for a copy. HUB WIRE WORKS 13 Devonshire Street BOSTON, MASS. SIEVES AND SCREENS Loam, Gravel and Ashes, ZuCi 10 ouiOU Garden Arches and Trellises to Order ARE YOU GOING- ■ TO BUILD? I am interested in a glass factory. I want to hear from you before placing your order for glass. I think I can put you in the way of saving some money. State quantity, quality, and size wanted. Not in the Trust ,\DDRESS Ceorg^e C. Watson DOBSON BLDG.i 9th AND MARKET ST. PHILADELPHIA - - PENN. ffg- Remember this factory is NOT in the TRUST and has a free laot. i^mm^ SASH BARS feet or longer HOT BED SASH PECKY CYPRESS BENCH LUMBER GREENHOUSES ERECTED AND EQUIPPED COMPLETE IF DESIRED Write for Circular "D" and Prices MOREHEAD RETURN TRAP Keeps your steam heating system free from condensation. Returns water to boiler whether located above or below coils. SAVES FUEL, EQUIPMENT. LABOR AND REPAIRS. Send for Catalogue. 1045 Grand Ave. DETROIT, MICH. The A. T. STEARXS LUMBER CO. NEPONSET, BOSTON, MASS. GREENHOUSE CONSTRUCTION LUMBER John C. rioninger Co. 117 E. Blackhawk St., CHICAGO BOSTON PLATE & WINDOW GLASS CO. GREENHOUSE GLASS German and American 261 to 287 i St., BOSTON 20-22 Canal St. August IS, 1906 HORTICULTURE 187 |jiiiiiiiHiiiinirniininiii!nMiiiiMiiiiiiiHMiiiiiiiiMiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiMiiiiiiiiiiii!iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiini)!!ii!iiiiiiiiiii!iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii^ I GREENHOUSE HEATING E Let us give you a tigure on any work you may have in the heating line from a boiler repair = E job to a complete heating plant. We are now heating 50,000 square feet of glass for the F. R. = E Pierson Company at Scarborough, N. Y., and are fully e(iuipped to handle anything from the E E smallest to the largest at \er_\- reasonable prices. Write now for l^oiler Catalog. = [ JOHNSTON HEATING CO. 1133 BROADWAY NEW YORK ?>iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiPiiiiiiiiiii Ill iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiriiiiiiiiiiiiiiii mil nil iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiT- [ In a Premier Greenhouse — all good points are combined. There's durability, artistic appearance, ease of erection — and — ease of RE-erection. It's a better house than is usually built; the price is ONE THIRD of that usually charged. Si-nd for hnoklel No. G-^S. Chas. H. Manley, Premier Mfg. Works, St. Johns, Mich. SEND FOR CATALOGUE OF SCOLLAY HOT WATER and STEAM BOILERS JOHN A. SCOLLAY 73 and 75 Myrtle Avenue BOROUGH OF BROOKLVN, N. V. GITf T W E M LOW'S Old English Liquid and For Beddlns Class in *3^ Sash or for Filling Cracks or Seams Glazing Putty Elastic n Roof Joints or Frames of Creen- housesor Hotbeds. It is used in Machine or Bulb. If too thick for bulb thin with a liulc Pure I.inseed Oil, boiled. So thinned, it can be iirushed into any crack or leak, making a solid fillins. It makes a solid bed, impervious to moisture, and ho ds glass in its place, and will slop any crevice or tault. When onc<- set on dry wood it docs not heave. As regards the goods, the article is no new^ invention, but .simply an article of the very best class, to c'o thoroughly good work, like old time genilemen expected when sashes were made with lead, and small panes of glas? used that caught the water and leaked unless set with an elastic puity which once sei by a mechanic was expeded to remain, antl did remain in good shape. This Twemlow's f)ld Engli-,h Glazing Putty docs; nothing more, nothing less. SOLD BY THE FLORISTS' SUPFLY HOUaES- Manufactured in the United States only 1m HAMMOND'S PAINT AND SLUG SHOT WORKS, ^'^"^'^^,°n™°" 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 VentJlatinf;: Machine still leads as the most durable, easiest working and the all-around satisfactory machine. The I>uplex Gutter is gaining all the time, over 12,000 feel sold thus far this season. Catalogues free. E. HIPPARD, YoungstowD, Ohio FURMAN BOILERS FOR GREENHOUSE HEATING Valuable Catalogue on Modern Steam and Hot-Water Heating, mailed free upon reiiuest. Address THE HERENDEEN MANUFACTIKING CO. 296 Pearl St.. NEW YORK. Depot H. GENEVA, N. Y. Fnrinan Boilers have been awarded tlie Certiticate of Meril ai Five ditl'oreiit Florists' Conventions- Have a record of 20 years. Over 2.'i.ooo iu use. SKi.i.i.Nf; Agents: EDW. S. DEAN. Bloominnton, 111. E. K. BARK. La Crosse, Wis. 1B8 horticulture: August 18, 1906 ANDi We Take It For Granted that you have some little confidence in Hitchings & Company when you begin to talk house or materials to them — confidence that not only the price will be right but that it is based on all that's best — no little detail left out — a perfect, practical, long to last, every way right house. It's on this confidence that we are doing our business — a confidence backed by our perfect greenhouses. HITCHINGS A>D CO. GREENHOUSE DESIGNERS AND BUILDERS Maoufncturprs of Heallnii and Ventllatlnif Apparalu NEW YORK 1170 Broad>vay, AND ^ »%^>» 14- P > ( I 1765 N \ .If*, A HEW ^^'<: Pot Makers for 140 Years. Annual Output 16,000,000. Motive Power. Manufacturing. 192 HORTICULTURE August 18, 1906 ttttiittltiiititttlltttlttt ' T^V^^^H ^ ^^^^^TTiiS M ^ Im^^i^^^ nm^ig Soldiers' Home, Dayton, Ohio. THERE'5 NOTHING SO CONVINCING AS THE THING ITSELF so when you're seeing the sights in Dayton next week at the S. A. F. Convention, take a run out to the Soldiers' Home and look over these greenhouses of ours — they'll open your eyes on the thoroughness and practicalness of our way of doing things. Then when you go back to the Convention Hall, get all the information and argument you can out of the man showing up our " Burnham" Boilers — then you'll be ready to talk business with the right sort of business people. Lord & Burnham Go. GREENHOUSE DESIGNERS and MANUFACTURERS 1133 BROADWAY, cor. 26th Street, N.Y. Boston Branch; 819Tremont Building Vou see it's this way — if you're going to need a boiler this fall, you might just as well get it right now — -because we can deliver it now, but when fall comes, it's a case of taking chances with the rest — the kind of chances that sometimes make you rather irritable — while we keep on filling orders in their turn as they conic. Get your order in before you have to "stand in line" and take your turn. liTVr *ftittt tttsttt Hot Water. iMi^ steam. itittft NEW YORK BOTANICAL QAROEN. BqjTOA/, Mass. (Judjcr/pNon, H00\ 194 HORTICULTURE August 25, :906 ^nilllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllMIIIMIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIUMIIIIIIIIIIIIMIIIIIIlllllllllllMlllllllllllllllinilllllllllltlllllllMlllilllt I NOW READY= = I I NARCISSUS PAPER WHITE GRANDIFLORA and I WHITE ROMAN HYACINTHS We offer the finest bulbs for immediate delivery as follows: Narcissus Paper White Grandiflora. finest quality bulbs, 13 c/m and up, 1,250 bulbs to the case, $11.25 per case; less quantities at $1.00 per 100. Paper White Grandiflora narcissus is always a money-maker. Plant at once for earliest crop, which is the most profitable. Bermuda Buttercup Oxalis, $1.00 per 100, $7.50 per 1000. White Roman Hyacinths, finest quality bulbs, 12 to 15 c/m, about I, Soo bulbs to the case, $2.50 per 100 $23.00 per 1,000. Freesia Refracta Alba, finest Bermuda-grown bulbs, ;i inch up, $7.50 per 1,000. Lilium Harrlsli, 6 to 7-inch bulbs, 335 lo the case, $13.50 per case; less quantities, $5.00 per 100. Larger sized bulbs all sold out. = F. R. PIERSON CO., Tarrytown-on-Hudson, New York I niiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiuiiiiiiiQiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiMiiiuiiiiiiiiiiiiiuiiiuiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiioiniiiMi LADY GAY 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 Netting. Herbaceous Paeonies. Hollyhocks and Phlox. Catalogue mailed on request. M. H. WALSH i^^lW*^ »^«»<^WW>%^^»W^^W^»i»^«»^»W^»'>^iV«*»%<^|i»»^W*^»* New Pink Carnation for 1907 ROSE SPECIALIST WOODS HOLE, MASS. WARNAAR & CO. 1; Sassenheim, Holland Growers of D. N. Van Sion, S. N. Golden Spur, Peonies Duchesse de Nemours, Festiva Maxima, Marie Lemoine (Caloti, Canary, Lady Leonora Bramwell, Mons. Cliaries Leveque (award of Merit London 1906), Spirea Gladstone, Superbe, etc. COLOR — A peculiar shade of lovely pmk, willi a faint yellowish cast; several shades lighter than the Law son. Unlike most pinks, the brightest sun does not injure the color. SIZE — 3 to 4 inches in diameter when established. 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 sp*cimen plants in a short time, even from late cuttings. On account of its rapid growth, requires supporting very soon after betching. Gets away rajjidly, 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 mo-t incessant bloomer early and late, we have ever grown. Stock Limited Delivery January 5th to 10th and later. Price $12.00 per 100, $100.00 per 1000. THE H. WEBER & SONS CO., Oakland ^bMw»i%i^i%i»^^f^^»«>M»M»^*»»rf^^iiK»iM«»%^ >l »»%^i»i'»»KK» CARNATIONS. Extra Fine, Clean and Healthy » 9 9 9 9 9 9 AVE ARE HEADQUARTERS FOB. • • cxira rine, (.^lean ana neaitny ^ I Field-Grown Plants. I The Queen and Fair /Maid, $45.00 per 1000. AUGIST GAEDEKE & CO., %""h^"' •«W^W<«(C<«««««(«(«<«<«(««««««<«>«>««W««i«««i««««<«4.4 POT CROWN STRAWBERRY PLANTS Direct from GROWER to CUSTOMER Your choice from the best fifteen varieties grown in New England. Our price list tells all about them and is free to all. Write or telephone. WILFRID WHEELER Tel. 154-3 Concord CONCORD, MASS. HORTICULTURE VOL IV AUGUST 25, 1906 NO. 8 Published "WEEnLY by HORTICULTURi: PUBLISHING CO. 11 Hamilton Place, Boston, Mass. TelepKone, Oxford 292 WM. J. STE:"WART. Editor and Manager SUBSCRIPTION PRICE One Year, in advance . To Foreign Countries Single Copies ^i.oo 2.00 •OS NET ADVERTISING RATES. Per Inch, 30 inches to page Full Page On Yearly Contract — 52 consecutive TIMES — per inch, .7O. PeR PAGE . 20.00 .90 24.00 COPYRIQHT, 1906, 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 OF THIS ISSUE Page FRONTISPIECE — William J. Stewart, Presideiu- Elect, Society of American Florists CULTURE OF THE CYCLAMEN— James Stuart- Illustrated 197 SPRAYING— R. L. Adams 197 SCHYZOPHRAGMA HYDRANGEOIDS— T. D. Hat- field 19S EARLY FLOWERING BULBS— K. Finlayson 198 BIRDS AND FRUITS— E. Roberts 199 EDITORIAL Overdoing it — A relieC from express tyranny — Horticulture for the school children — A model society 200 WHEAT SCREENINGS ARE NOT FED TO SHEEP AT CHICAGO STOCK YARDS 201 SOCIETY OF AMERICAN FLORISTS AND ORNA- MENTAL HORTICULTURISTS The Convention at Dayton 202 Address of President W. F. Kasting 202 Report of Secretary W. J. Stewart 204 Report of Treasurer H. B. Beatty 206 The Bowling Contest 206 Election of Officers 206 Philip J. Hauswirth. Sec-Elect— Portrait 206 Extracts from the Vice-Presidents' Reports 207 Page SOCIETY OF AMERICAN FLORISTS AND ORNA- MENTAL HORTICULTURISTS— Continued Recent Improvements in Retailers' Methods of Offering Flowers— W. F. Gude 208 Teaching Horticulture in the Public Schools — E. V. Hallock 209 NEWS OF THE CLUBS AND SOCIETIES The Shaw Banquet at St. Louis 201 Echoes from the Newport Show 201 Lenox Horticultural Society 213 Pittsburg and Allegheny Florists' and Gardeners' Club 213 Massachusetts Horticultural Society 213 Cincinnati Fall Festival Association 213 Club and Society Notes 213 Florists' Hail Association of America 221 CUT FLOWER MARKET REPORTS Boston, Buffalo, Columbus, Indianapolis, Louis- ville, Philadelphia 215 MISCELLANEOUS Personal 201 Boston Brevities 201 Get a Coupon, Everybody 201 News Notes 215 Greenhouses Building and Projected 221 List of Patents 221 BUFFALO, N. Y. — E. C. Brucker, 385-87 Elllcott St CHICAGO, ILL.— R. S. Lund, 1034 W. Monroe St. CLEVELAND, 0.— A. L, Hutchins, 2220 East 74th St. COLUMBUS, C— M. B. Faxon, 322 E. Broad St CINCINNATI, 0.— Frank W. Ball, Walnut Hills. DETROIT — C. B. Chase, 59 Miami Ave. INDIANAPOLIS, IND.— George B. Wiegand, 1610 N. III! nols St LOUISVILLE, KY.— F. L. Schuiz, Jr., 1325 Cherokee Rd LOCAL REPRESENTATIVES MONTREAL — William Cooper, 338 St. James St NEWPORT, R. I. — David Mcintosh, Ledge Road. PHILADELPHIA. PA. — George C. Watson, Dobson BIdg., 9th and Market St. SAN FRANCISCO, CAL. — Luther Monnette, 866 Isa- bella St, Oakland, Cal. TOLEDO, O. — J. L. Schiller, 929 Prouty Ave. WASHINGTON, D. C. — James J. Harty, 14th and H Streets, N. W. 196 horticulture; August 25, 1906 a„„„„ iiiiiiii II iiiiiiiiiiiit? nil I iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii iiiiiiiiiiii^ I JUST ARRIVED IN SUPERB CONDITION -^A FINE IMPORTATION OF | I G. MossiaB, C. SchrcBderae, C. speciosissima, \ I Oncidium Kramerianum; also, C. gigas, i I C. Mendelli, G. labiata, Odonto. crispum, etc. i i CARRILLO & BALDWIN, ORCHID GROWERS and IMPORTERS | I SECAUCUS, N.J. I fiiiiiiiii iiiiiiiii iiiiimiiiiiieiii im nniiiii liiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiin iiiimiim iiiiiiiniiiimnmijiiiii! ARTHUR COWEE GLADIOLUS SPECIALIST Having just returned from Belgium, I am prepared, after a personal inspection, to offer to the trade some of ttie finest AZALEAS, PALMS, FERNS, Etc. tliat can be obtained. Wholesale Price List on application. A. LEUTHY & CO. IMPORTERS and EXPORTERS GROWERS »nd DEALERS Perkins Street Nurseries, Roslindale BOSTON, MASS. There Is BUT ONE FERN besides the BOSTONIENSIS and that Is NEPHROLEPIS WHITMANI It is ahead of them all. Having ordered a large .jiiantity 1 can fill your orders at sliort notice. Price $2S per 100 $200 per 1000 S. S. SKIDELSKY, 824 No. 24th St., PHILADELPHIA Boston Ferns, Fine Plants 5-in. pots 35c. 6-ln. pots 50c. 7-in. pots 65c. Immediate delivery. Cash wilh order. H. N. EATON SOUTH SUDBURY, MASS. MEPHROLEPIS WHITMANI 2 1-4 In., $25 per I OO H. H. BARROWS & SON, Florists WHITMAN, MASS. POINSETTIAS Now ready in 2}i in. pots, $5.00 per 100, $40.00 per 1000. Cash with Order. S. N. PENTECOST, 1790-1810 E. lOlSt St., CLEVELAND, 0. Just to Hand FINE mPORTATION of Bay Trees, Box Trees Standards and Pyramids Euonymus, Evergreens NEW FRICE UST OS APPUCAIIOW JULIUS ROEHRS CO., Importers RUTHERFORD, N.J. HYACINTHS, TULIPS, NARCISSUS, CROCUS, LILIES and all otiier BULBS for FLORISTS. Send for our Whole-ale Flor- ists' Bulb List Now Ready. J. M.THORBURN & CO. 33 Barclay St., tlirougli to 38 Park Place NEW YORK Meadowvale Farm HAS UNDER CULTIVATION OVER. lOO ACRES COMPRISING The Best Mixtures, Collections and Named Varieties in Existence. Write lor 1P06 Catalog ARAUGARIAS A SPECIALTY. 6000 of the choicest on hand at the following loweit cash prices: Excelsa, sK-in. pots. 3-4 'lers, 10 to 14 in. hi^h, SotoGocts., 6-in, pots, 4-6 tiers, 16 to aa in. high.S .75. Si 00 to $1.25 each. Compacta Robusta, veiy fine, 6-7 in. pots, ${.25, $1.50, $1.75, $2.00 each. Glauca, 6-7 in. .$1.00, $t.7t,, $1.50 each. Kentia Forsteriana and Belmoreana. 6-in., 30 to 40 in high, 4 years old, $1.00, $1.25 to St. 50; made up, $2.00 each. GODFREY ASCHMANN, 1012 Ontario St., Philadelpliia. We Need Room We offer good plants at reasonable prices. DiaiTALIS gloxinia; tlorsE... 60c. per 100 VINCA, mixed, (rose white wilh red eye, pure white! aH 'O- P"^s $2.00 per 100 PRinULA obc. gr. fl., mixed. ,•4 in $2.S0per 100 BAUDISCH & CO. Union Hill, New Jersey ORCHIDS Largest Importer), JSrportrrs, Oruuers and Ilt/brufists iti the }f'ortif ^andtT, M. Albans, England and 235 Broadway, Room I NEW YORK CITY Look through the Buyers' Directory and Ready Reference Guide. You will find some good offers there also. viorvETS Lady H. Campbell & California, out of 2J2 in. pots. Fine liealthy stock. S2.00 per 100; $18.00 per 1000 Smiiax 2'> in.$l 2Sper lOO: $10.00 per 1000 J. C. Schmidt Co., Bristol, Pa. GOVERNOR HERRiCK Tha MEW VIOLET The finest Mogle, the freest bloomer, the greatest money maker ever offered for sale. Write me today. ldoz.,$2.00; 100, $10.00; 1000,$7S.OO: S.OOO or more at $60.00 per 1.000 H. hi. OAWr^TOIOf Originator and Introducer WILLOUOHEV. O. ORCHIDS DoubleViolets Arrived In Superb Condition Cattlcya Dowiana, C. Gigas, C. Mossi.ie, (-. Percivai- iana, C Speciosissima, C, labiata, C. Eldorado, C. suberba, C. Leopoldii. and many others. Write for Prices LAGER & HURRELL, SUMMIT, N. J. Lady Campbell, Kxtra Strong, Healthy Plants. Field orown from March-struck Cuttings. $5.00 per too. Cash with order. MALCOLM ORR, "'"'^^411'"'°' In writing to Advertisers kindly mention Horticulture August 25, 1906 HORTICULTU RE 11)7 Culture of the Cyclamen. Ill Mont Blanc The time has now arrived when the plants both old and young ought to be ready for the final potting. The size of pot to finish young plants in depends upon what time they are required to flower. For Christmas use a five or six inch pot is generally large enough, but if they are to be kept back until early spring a seven inch pot is the desirable size. For old plants the size of pot will be in accordance with the aspiration of the grower, but it is well to bear in mind that the effect of a good cyclamen can be completely spoiled by its being in too large a pot. The soil for this potting is similar to that previously used — one-half fibry loam, one-fourth old horse manure, the remainder composed of leaf mould, broken charcoal and sharp sand all thoroughly sterilized, or even a little richer if the plants are in good health. This rich compost ought to carry them to the flowering season without any liquid feeding. We have never known cyclamens to be much benefitted by feeding at the time they are coming in flower; stimulants tlien encourage soft thick flower stems that will fall over with the least liaudling and the flowers will not keep their color any length of time. Opinions vary in regard to the value of sterilized soil some being in favor of, some against and others indifferent; we have used nothing else for a good num- ber of years and the results have been entirely satis- factory. In addition to killing ofilensive germs, we are certain that, in our soil at least, by sterilizing some food elements are released or brought into activity, that unsterilized would remain practically dormant. At this season cyclamens can hardly be kept too cool but as soon as the nights commence to get chilly the house where they are should not fall below 55 deg. A bracing atmosphere that is life for such plants as primulas, cinerarias, etc., will give cyclamens a check at the very worst stage of their g^o^vth. Not until the flower buds are well above the foliage should they be put in a cool house, thus greatly prolonging the flowers and flowering season. All decaying leaves should be pulled out clean from tlie rootstock, other\vise the trouble will soon .spread. If it should have spread before being detected clean out and dust a little air-slaked lime over the decayed part. The importance of having the plants at ail times near the glass should not be forgotten, and the location of the house or frame — we prefer a house — should be high and airy; close proximity to trees will encourage a leggy uneven growth. Portable shading, although entailing more labor gives the ma.ximum light if re- moved when the sun goes down. Enthusiasts generally tell us that their particular hobby is dead easy when we know how. We think too much emphasis is at times put upon the easiness, so when the novice tries his hand he is liable to be greatly disappointed. We would be sorry to give the impression that cyclamen growing is an easy undertaking. It is the very opposite. It is by no means easy even when we think we know how, a group of well grown cyclamens being always the product of an enlightened and painstaking grower. --yI'«z--«.-t-€-^ August 25, 1906 HORTICULTURE 19;) Birds and Fruits Much has been written of hue years on the rehntions between insects and flowers, and mauv careful observers have shown good reasons for believing that the exquisite colors of our roses and tulips depend ultimately upon the slow selection of bees and butterflies. But very lit- tle attention in comparison has been given to the equally curious subject of the relations between birds and fruits ; and yet fruits are objects of far greater practical jm- jjortance to mankind than the beautiful blossoms whose origin Mr. Darwin and his followers have so often ex- plained to us. It may prove of more than ordinary interest to the i-eaders of Horticulture if we glance at the manner in which these pretty and sweet-flavored seed-vessels have lieen produced. We now know that no part of any plant iir animal has been created solely for the use of other species; every organ has a duty of its own to perform in the economy of its possessor. If the luscious clover is gifted with honey to attract the bee, with sweet scent to draw it on in its quest, with purple petals to allure its eye from afar, it is primarily because the clover needs the aid of the bee in fertilizing its perfumed heads. If the currant coats its berry with the self same sweet juices, and relies upon the self-same attractions of rosy coloring, it is primarily because the currant bush needs the voluntary aid of the bird in dispersing its seeds through the surrounding fields. Voluntary aid, we must say, because some seeds, like burrs and other hooked kinds, get themselves dispersed by means of sheep and cattle, to whose coats they cling against their will. Some, like thistle-down and cotton, are provided with fluffy tails, which carry them through the air on the wings of the wind; others, like the maple, have regular wings of their own, on which they fly in the same man- ner as the kite. The balsam bursts open its capsule with a sort of explosion, and scatters its seeds around it in every direction. The grasses simply drop their little round grains upon the bare soil beneath. But there are two kinds of seed-vessel especially liable to be eaten by birds and other animals, and these two kinds differ dia- metrically in the way they comport themselves towards their devourers. They are commonly called nuts and fruits. The nut the squirrel or monkey eats whenever he can get it. Accordingly nuts are purposely made in such a manner as to escape the notice and baflle the hungry at- tempts of their enemies. They are generally green as they grow among their native foliage, and brown as they lie iipon the bare ground beneath. Thus they never at- tract attention by their color or brilliancy. Then again, they are covered by a liard shell, and furthermore they very frequently have a nauseous bitter husk, or are cov- ered with prickly hairs. A fniit, on the other hand, adopts exactly opposite tactics. It is so devi.scd by Na- ture as to offer every inducement to various animals to eat it. The means which it employs for the allurement of Ijirds are exactly like those which flowers employ for the alluroniont of insects. It has sweet juices, perfumed essences, red, blue, or purifle coloring. Clearly, the fruit is a kind of seed-vessel which means to be eaten if it only can get any one good enough to perform the duty. But we must observe at the same time that fruits are not at ail stages of their growth prettily colored, soft, and sweet. They begin as hard, sour, green knobs, and only acquire their external allurements as they slowly ripen. 01' course this is quite necessary if the plant is to carry its point and get its seeds dispersed in a fit con- dition for sprouting; for its whole object would lie de- feated if birds were to eat the seeds while they were still young and green. Hence the color is only added at the moment when the little embryos within have become fitted for an independent existence. So, too, the sweet juices replace the sour acid of the green fruit and the hard pulp grows soft and yielding. In these facts we find one of those minute relations of dependence between animal and vegetable life of which so many instances liave been forthcoming of late years. The more we look into the balanced economy of life, the more does it appear, as Sprengel long ago jointed out, that "the wise Author of Nature has not created even a liair in vain."' And whether we regard the mode of crea- tion as direct or in indirect, by a pure exercise of volition bringing forth an orderly universe through one design, or by slow adaptation of every part to every other through natural selection, it is equally true that every portion of every plant and every animal is instinct with meaning for those who patiently try to read it aright. O-^iAJLTi/t^ The Single Purpose in the reading columns of this journal is to give intelligent readers the kind of matter which will be of interest and benefit to them. This has been our policy from the start and explains why a new paper has so quickly won a reputation for good advertising results. Every concern has its own way of doing business. Our Way is to aim constantly to catch the eye and the considera- tion of the best men in the trade — those who are buyers of first-class material and who can pay for what they buv. If you have goods to offer to that class of buyers then advertise the fact in Horticulture and You'll Get There 200 horticulture: August 25, 1906 HORTICULTURE AN ILLUSTRATED JOURNAL DEVOTED TO THE FLORIST, PLANTSMAN, LANDSCAPE GARDENER AND KINDRED INTERESTS HORTICULTURE PUBLISHING CO. II HAMILTON PLACE. BOSTON, MASS. Talephone Oxford 292 WM. J. STEWART. Editor and Manager. Annual catalogue making is now well Overdoing it under way. After perusing the prod- ucts of some of the catalogue makers ■we sometimes find ourselves unable to decide whether they or the 4th of July fireworks dealers are the greater adepts in the use of florid adjectives. Supposing a more moderate style of description were adopted and about four-fifths of the grandiloquent phrases entirely cut out, woiild the sale of the seeds and plants in question be thereby impaired? We think not. Under the amended Interstate Com- A relief from merce Act, jurisdiction is given express tyranny over all express companies s= well as railroads carrying goods from one state to another. The law provides further that the party making complaint need not have a personal interest in the goods or the transaction, and that a so- ciety or other organized body will have the same stand- ing as an individual in seeking redress through the In- terstate Commerce Committee for any of its members. The latv will be operative on and after August 28, 1906, and from that time all express rates must be published and copies of schedules furnished to any applicant. Hereafter it will be a simple matter to ask foi and promptly secure unprejudiced investigation and justice in the matter of express charges upon flowers or other commodities, and if parties submit to extortion by these corporations as they have been compelled to in the past, it will be wholly their own fault. The eagerness with which the i-chool Horticulture oliildren take up garden work when for the permitted to do so is one of the best school children arguments in favor of this branch of study. It is remarkable how the most stubborn and incorrigible boys will forget their mischief and destructive proclivities and join with un- feigned delight in this, the natural avocation of the luuuan race. There can be no question of the wisdom of the Society of American Florists and Ornamental Horticulturists in fostering liberally the dissemination of garden knowledge through this means, for its mem- bers have an equal interest with the rest of the com- munity in anything which tends to make the people better and happier. And beyond this is the selfish but very proper argument that whatever encourages a love for the beauties of nature, a healthy appreciation of flowers, trees and verdure, and develops a fondness for daily association with these things, is a direct and sub- stantial benefit to every line of horticultural industry. It is always good business ix)licy to take up such ques- tions in a spirit of broad foresight. "An organization, national in character, A model honest and progressive in purpose."" was society fiie ideal held up before us by the foun- ders of the S. A. F. twenty-two years ago. TVc might search long and earnestly before find- ing another aggregation of similar character that ha.s adhered more closely to its text than has this great half- social and half-business organization of horticultural people. Take tlie convention which is in progress this week at Dayton and consider what it must mean in its ultimate influence upon American horticulture and those whose prosperity is linked with this great and growing industry. Veritably from the Atlantic to the Pacific, from the most northern to the most southern limits of our population these enthusiastic people have gathered, bent on pleasure and business combined, anx- ious to learn from the lips of their brethren that which is new and progressive in the practice of their profes- sion, interested to see and examine and to adopt the various appliances and up-to-date goods shown by en- terprising manufacturers, glad to greet old friends with an enthusiasm increasing in intensity with the distance travelled — yet an almost utter absence of the divisions and wire-pulling and scrambling so generally charac- teristic of associations of this type when they have be- come prosperous and influential. "Xational in charac- ter, honest and progressive in inirpose." May ii long so continue. No man who grows stock for sale can call himself "progressive" if he omits to advertise it. If you grow for retail exclusively, advertise in your local papers. If you grow for wholesale trade, or if yoii have a surplus above your retail needs, get in line with tliose who are to be found in Horticulture's advertising columns. You will find it distinctly to your advantage and will have no trouble to back up the claim that you are "pro- gressive." Horticulture is essentially the medium of the "progressive" horticulturist, and this is one reason wb.y it is the best advertising medium in its class. August 25, 1906 HORTICULTURE 201 WHEAT SCREENINGS ARE NOT FED TO SHEEP AT CHICAGO STOCK YARDS. Referring to the complaint that has been made that stock-yard sheep manure contains deleterious seeds due to the feeding of sheep with wheat screenings, the Pulverized Manure Co., handling the '"Wizard Brand" of pulverized sheep manure, sends us the following documents which are convincingly reassuring and will, we trust, be given full weight by our many readers who are interested in the purity of this im- portant article. Union Stock Yard & Transit Company, Chicago, Illinois. August 13, 1906. The Pulverized Manure Company. Union Stock Yards, Chicago. Gentlemen: Replying to your inquiry as to whether The Union Stock Yard & Transit Company of Chicago used wheat screenings for feeding sheep at the stock yards, I beg to say that we have never used wheat screenings in the Chicago yards for any purpose whatever. Sheep here are fed on hay, corn and oats alone. Very truly vours, H. E. PORONTO, Purchasing Agent. State of Illinois. 1 County of Cook. / * William S. Witten, being first duly sworn deposes and says that he is the Assistant General Superintendent of The Union Stock Yard & Transit Company of Chicago, and is in charge of the Feed Department of said Com- pany; that the sheep at the said Chicago Stock Yards are fed nothing but hay, corn or oats; that wheat screenings are not now used and never have been used for feeding live stock at the Chicago Stock Yards. W. S. WITTEN. Subscribed and sworn to before me, this 14th day of August. A.D.. 1906. BERNARD H. HEIDE, Notary Public in and for County of Cook, State of Illinois. THE SHAW BANQUET AT ST. LOUIS. As provided for in the will of the late Henry Shaw, the seventeenth an- nual banquet to gardeners, florists and nurserymen took place at the Jefferson Hotel on Tuesday night, Aug. 14. Very few gardeners, florists or nurserymen were present, the majority of the guests being apple growers from all parts of the country, they holding their fourth annual congress in the city at that time. The big banquet hall was decorated very prettily with palms and pink asters. Prof. William Tre- lease acted as toastmaster and the fol- lowing gentlemen were called upon: President Dunlap. James Gurney. Dr. Burrell, President-elect H. C. Irish of the Florists' Club, and Walter Wil- liams. The attendance numbered nearly 250. Among the local florists present were C. C. Sanders, J. J. Beneke. F. H. Meinhardt, Henry Lorenz, George Frow, F. W. Ude, Jr., Phil Goble, Frank J. Fillmore, J. W. Dunford, R. F. Tesson, Theo. Miller, Carl Beyer, Wm. C. Young, Edwin Denker and John Connon. The ban- quet lasted almost until midnight and was one of the best ever given. PERSONAL. Donald Shepherd, gardener for I. T. Burden. Newport, has secured a situa- tion at East Greenwich, R. I. Thomas Heskey, who recently started in business in Grafton, Mass.. had his right arm operated on last week as the result of poison either from a scratch or bite of an insect. Mr. A. Leuthy of the Perkins St. nurseries. Roslindale. Mass., has just returned from a five weeks' trip through Holland. Belgium and France. He is looking the picture of health and has found many new novelties which he will soon offer to the trade. Carl U. Fohn, who has been forester at Keney Park, Hartford, Conn., dur- ing the past three years, has been ap pointed superintendent on the exten- sive property of Gen. Palmer at Colo- rado Springs, Col., and left Hartford on the 17th inst. to assume his new duties. Mr. Fohn has been an active and popular member of the Florists' Club and the Connecticut Horticul- tural Society, and his many friends in both bodies presented him on the even- ing preceding his departure with a massive silver loving cup. In horti- cultural and social circles "Carl " will be much missed and he carries with him to the West the warmest good wishes of the entire "craft" of Hart- ford. Hugh Dickson, the rosarian, arrived home at Newtonards. Ireland, from his American trip safe and well re- cently and w-rites with great apprecia- tion of the good time he enjoyed in America. Writing from Belfast under date of August 6th, he says: "I had Charles Sim, of Rosemont, Pa., with me at the nurseries last week. I think he enjoyed his day. I have had Dr. Robert G. Huey of Philadelphia, down for the past three days and he certainly has enjoyed himself among those new roses of ours. If you happen to run across him you will be interested in his enthusiasm over some of our new hylirid teas. Convey my kind regards to all my friends on your side. I ap- preciate their great and manifold kindnesses fully." BOSTON BREVITIES. Jackson Dawson has just returned from an expedition to the native heather fields bringing with him five hundred fine clumps, Daniel Iliffe, greenhouse fitter, has moved to 49 Washington street, north, where his work-shop and office will hereafter be located. One of Boston's oldest established re- tail flower stores will be obliged to move within a few weeks, owing to remodeling of the building in which it has been located. The elm leaf beetle is doing an im- mense amount of mischief about New- ton. Brookline, Cambridge and other suburban districts to the westward of Boston. Many of the finest trees are entirely defoliated. N. F. McCarthy & Co., are putting in a ten-ton ice machine for cooling their flower storage apartments. It is ex- pected that a temperature of from 32 to 35 degrees will be attained with the system adopted and a consequent ad- vantage gained in holding fiowers for shipment. ECHOES FROM THE NEWPORT SHOW. Of the trade exhibits at the show a large display of gladioli from John Lewis Childs, Floral Park, N. Y., was one that attracted a great deal of atten- tion, the variety America, which has been recently introduced, was especial- ly con.spicuous and the object of much favorable comment from gardeners and others. For this collection Mr. Childs was awarded a first-class certificate of merit and a gratuity. Vaughan's Seed Store exhibited a large case of gladiolus Mrs. Francis King; of peculiarly pleasant scarlet color, the spikes large and well fur- nished with good sized flowers. This exhibit also received a certificate. There was only one entry tor the S. G. Harris prize for Hybrid Tea roses and this was from the F. E. Conine Nursery Co., Stratford, Conn. This firm, besides taking the Harris prize, was awarded a first-class certificate. Mr. F. E. Conine staged the exhibit and for each day of the show received a consignment of blooms, with which he was able to keep his exhibit looking fresh and attractive. Chronicling this fact snould be a hint to others to do likewise. Henry A. Dreer received a certificate of merit and a gratuity for a display of aquatics; also certificates for Pteris Winsettii grandis, Pteris Childsii and Asparagus Duchanii. James Garthley, gardener for H. H. Rogers, Fairhaven, Mass., exhibited a fine lot of blooms of tuberous begonias, for which he was awarded a first-class certificate. Asparagus plumosus Crawshawii was much admired. The raiser of this novelty hails not from Olneyville, as last reported, but from Providence. And while we are on the correcting line we might state that the Whaling City cannot claim Mrs. Wordell. who was an exhibitor of dahlias; North Westport is her home. Phoenix Robelenii was exhibited by two firms, Julius Roehers and F. L. Zeigler. Gibson Bros, took first for table decoration on Wednesday with a pink seedling dahlia piece; Andrew Chris- tensen was second. For gardeners' assistants. William Austin took first, Alex. Main second, and A. Tolstrop third. For Mrs. Berwind's special for an original table decoration, John Mar- shall took first with a garland arrange- ment made of Stephanotis and Aspara- gus Sprengerii. Colin Robertson was second with carnations in a jardeniere. CLIP A COUPON, EVERYBODY. We haven't seen that souvenir which the Foley Mfg. Co. offers in its advertisement in this paper, but Foley never does things by halves and we advise everybody to clip the coupon and send it along as requested. The Southern Nurserymen's Associa- tion met at Lookout Mountain. Tenn., on Aug. l.'i and 16. President Orlando Harrison of Berlin, Md.. opened the session. There was a good attendance and the addresses and papers covered important questions of interest. 202 HORTICULTURE, August Zo, 190S THE CONVENTION AT DAYTON A Vast Throng in Attendance Officers Elected — Wm. J. Stewart^ President ; P» J. Hauswirth, Sec- retary ; H, B, Beatty, Treasurer A Trade Exhibition of Great Magnitude The twenty-second annual conven- tion of the Society of American Flor- ists and Ornamental Horticulturists opened under most inspiring auspices. The meeting hall — one of several can- vas-covered pavilions adjoining the big exhibition hall — was draped with wild smilax and oak branches and the cool breezes blowing through the open sides furnished the ideal place for a sum- mer meeting. On all sides skirting the green lawns were to be seen the bril- liant flower beds of the out-door dis- play, contributing a charming effect and causing much regretful comment on the costly mistake the ornamental nurserymen had made in failing to take advantage of this unprecedented op- portunity for showing their goods. For the past two months the number of visitors to the Cash Register works adjoining has been 1200 people daily, and the fair ground floral display has attracted thousands of them to inspect and admire. For a week the big octagonal exhibition hall has been a scene of bustle and activity. In extent and variety the exhibition is the peer of any of its predecessors and in ar- rangement it would be impossible to Improve upon it. The decorations are lavish, there is to be music continu- ously every day aud altogether the ex- hibition is, in its perfection and impres- siveness, a feature which alone well re- pays the visitor whether he come from the Atlantic or the Pacific coast A heavy thunder storm Tuesday afternoon delayed opening proceedings until nearly 4 o'clock. Vice-President Altick called the assemblage to order. He regretted the inauspicious weather conditions, but promised improvement for the balance of the week. The Mayor being away from the city, Judge Dale eloquently extended the welcome of the city of Dayton to the visitors. Response on behalf of the societv was made by Prof. J. P. Cowell of Buffalo. President Kasting was then introduced and after the applause had subsided proceeded to deliver his address. ADDRESS OF PRESIDENT W. F. KASTING. Ladies and Gentlemen, Fellow Mem- bers of the S. A. F. & 0. H.: Tw-enty-two years ago. I am told, while this society then new-born, was holding its first meeting in the City of Cincinnati, there came an invitation to visit this city and view the horticul- tural wonders as set forth at the Soldiers Home and other places. To- day we come again, increased an hundred fold, to see not only the Soldiers Home but to see and admire the thousands of plantations in the streets, squares, and about the homes of the people; plantations that have made the name of Dayton known the world over and have been an incentive for other municipalities and an object lesson in civic cleanliness and good taste. Amid such surroundings, I trust our deliberations as a Society may be im- measureably pleasant anu profitable, and that as individuals we may carry away impressions and ideas that will enable us to improve our own environ- ment, and add to the beauty and gen- fral attractiveness of the localities which w-e severally represent. Twenty-two years is not a long time in the history of a nation or even of a society, but it is time enough, I think, to prove the solidity of our organiza- tion, and time enough for us to have profited by our experiences. If there was a need for an organization of this character twenty-two years ago, how much greater is the need to-day, with the enormous expansion of our busi- ness that has come in two decades. The wisdom of the Fathers has been amply demonstrated. We cannot afford, however to stand still and rest upon the records of the past — we must put forth new efforts and keep pace with the great procession. The question comes home to us — Are we making the most of our opportuni- ties as a society with such broad aims and splendid possibilities? Would it not be well to pause in our congratu- lations and our commendations and in- dulge in a season of introspection, and see if we cannot profit by example and still further augment our usefulness. Let us take a leaf from the history of our Host City and clean up our back yard and put our front in such condi- tion that it may be an example to all men, to the end that we may become a .greater power for good in the years that are to come. Let us take an ex- ample too by the work that the National Cash Register has done, and in our wider dwelling place be leaders in improvement and education. There are certain questions that seem to be perennial sources of dis- cussion, which crop up annually for our consideration. Occasionally one is settled; but its place is immediately taken, anu it is only by constantly hammering at them that they are brought into shape and disposed of. I propose briefly to refer to the more important of these problems, not with the idea of giving you any fresh argu- ment, but rather that they may not he allowed to rest until they are solved. Among the questions discussed by ray predecessors, perhaps none are of more general importance than those pertaining to education. We as professors of garden art and craft will continue to be looked up to as those having authority to speak, and it devolves upon us to be pre- pared, so far as we may, to lead in all matters relating to horticultural pur- suits. How can we best reach the peo- ple who are interested in garden mat- ters, and increase their love for vernal surroundings, as well as to implant desire where no desire exists, are questions of vital Importance and worthy of our most earnest considera- tion. Exhibitions as a factor in edu- cation are of the greatest value. It is by the eye more than by the ear that people are instructed. The value of, local displays of plants and flowers, happily on the increase have done much to stimulate a more general love for flowers and incidently have in- creased the demands for the product of our art. Probably still more far reaching on account of its greater publicity and more elaborate and com- prehensive display would be an exhibi- August 25, 1906 HOKTlCUl^TURt 203 tion of national character, where the entire country would be represented. NATIONAL FLOWEIl SHOW. This question of a National Flower Show was again before the Executive Committee of the Society at its re- cent meeting in this city and was dis- * cussed at some length, and I believe no one dissented from the statement that such a show would be of the greatest benefit to our interests. The result of this discussion will appear in committee report. I trust that the details of plans for such an exhibition may be perfected in the near future and that such an exhibition may be held in one of the great centers of the country. Perhaps it is unfortunate in some respects that our interests have been drawn away or divided by the organization of special societies devoted to the culture of Individual flowers. I mean that in many cases the in- terest in the special has overcome the interest in the general and to an ex- tent has weakened the S. A. F. when it comes to a question of combination of all interests in one grand exhibition. Everyone with the welfare of our Society at heart must labor for the closer union between these vigorous offsprings and the Mother Society. TKADE EXHIBITIO.NS. Trade Exhibitions, as they are now conducted at our annual meetings are undoubtedly of great benefit to our members. They should be fostered, and the exhibitors should be encour- aged in every way consistent with the proper disposal of the business of the Convention I deem this subject of so much im- portance that I would recommend that special time should be given to the examination of the exhibits. The ex- hibitors come to our meeting under a great expense, they contribute largely to the success of our meetings both in interest and financially and I be- lieve they should have more considera- tion at the hands of the makers of the program. We can well afford to call one day Exhibitors Day. We have made an experiment with out-door exhibits and while the re- sult to date is not satisfactory, yet I believe the idea is good, and that this out-door exhibition can be made an important adjunct. In order to make an exhibit of this kind a success time must be taken for proper prepara- tion. A manager, preferably a local man. must be appointed and the ground be available a year before the date of the meeting, or better still a year and a half. It would then be pos- sible for fall planting or even spring planting to be done and plants could be properly established and prepared. This would enable our nursery men to make an exhibit of trees, shrubs and such other hardy material as they might desire to show. A good exhibition of this character would add greatly to the interest of our meet- ings. THE EXPEUIXIEXT STATIONS. The Experiment Stations are doing much valuable educational work and their publications are far reacning. Every member of this Society should avail himself of his opportunity to ob- tain the bulletins of his State stations, and use his best endeavor to see that these stations are provided with suffi- cient funds to carry on their work. Any one who has been familiar with the work of these institutions for the last twenty years, cannot have failed to notice the improvement in the quality of work done. The complaint made by many that not enough work is done for the bene- fit of the florist an^ gardener is not so just as it was years ago, and in many instances more work along these lines would be done if it were caned for. It you don't ask for it, you don't get it. HOKTICULTURAL EDUCATION. Horticultural Education as provided in the public schools, is perhaps rather disappointing to many. But it must be remembered that in the common schools only the merest rudiments are possible and just how much horticul- tural instruction is given will depend largely upon the people of the locality. Nature Study is in many cases really a primary course in horticulture. Some of the states are showing considerable activity along this line and probably the great need at the present time is a more efficient plan of work and bet- ter prepared instructors. The way to stimulate the work is by arousing pub- lic sentiment in behalf of the value of such study. Mr. Hallock who has given this sub- ject much thought will discuss the question at the meeting. FREE SEED DISTRIBUTION. Free Seed Distribution by the Federal Government, still continues; but the efforts being made will if continued, I doubt not, effect a discontinuance of the practice and the "hoary fraud" will be done away w'ith. Members of this Society should give their representatives in Congress no rest until this practice is abolished. PARCEL POST. A Parcel Post, would be the great advantage of most people in the trade and a great boon to the general public. The elements opposed to such public convenience are well known, and so far they have had influence enough to prevent the passage of a law establish- ing it. The agitation should be vigor- ously continued, and every means taken to impress our law makers with the necessity for such a method of transportation. We are behind most civilized coun- tries in this respect. THE TARIFF. The Tariff on many articles w^hich are of necessity imported or which might be imported to our great advan- tage still continues to vex us. Some of the duties imposed are indefensible as a whole and others should bo greatly modified. This subject has been before us often and some action has been taken in regard to it. 1 would recom- mend the appointment of a committee whose duty it should be to lay before the proper authorities our views on the subject, and urge a revision of the duties whenever possible. SECRETARY'S OFFICE. To return to our more immediate concerns it seems to me that we might profitably make some improvements in the conduct of our business affairs. The Secretary's Office is one of the most important, as well as one of the most permanent within the Society, and some changes in the manner of business might be well undertaken. In the first place the Secretary should give bonds, as is now required of the Treasurer. His bootvs and vouchers should be presented at the meeting of the Executive Committee for audit in connection with the accounts of the Trea.surer, and not be passed upon in bulk in the hurry of the Annual Con- vention. His accounts as published should be itemized, for every member has a right to know just how his money is being spent and to whom it is paid. He is now the purchasing agent of the Society and no check is kept upon his expenditures. I would suggest that all bills be approved by the President before going to the Treasurer for payment. The Secretary should be paid an ade- quate salary sufficient to remunerate him tor his time and incidental ex- penses, and this should cover them all, so that bills for extra help, etc., would not be presented to the Society. AMENDMENTS TO BY-LAWS. The Amendments to the By-Laws, in regard to manner of conducting elec- tion will come before you at this meet- ing and should not fail of action as recommended by the Executive Com- mittee. MEMBERSHIP. Membership in this Society should stand high. I cannot approve of the suggestion that the dues of certain members should be made less than that of others. While it is desirable to in- clude in our membership everyone en- gaged in ornamental gardening, whether he be on a private estate, in a public position, or a wholesale ware- house, and an effort should be made to induce all to join; yet it should be understood that all come in on an equal footing and with equal responsi- bilities before the law. The so called "Private Gardener or lodav mav be a public gardener tomor- row: the employe of today may be, and indeed he probably will be an em- plover tomorrow. Nor should it be forgotten that many an employee is better able to pay dues than are some employers. . It seems to me that this Society should keep in closer touch with the local organization. It should have its accredited agent at the local flower shows and other gatherings of the craft This would, I believe, tend to add new material to our membersu.p list and add to the prestige of our Society. In order to do this it would be neces- sary to have some one detailed for the purpose, and probably the Secretary of our Society would be most available for the purpose. STATE VICE-PUESIDEXTS. More care should be taken in the selection of the State Vice-Presidents. At the present time one or two men from a locality get together and place in nomination the person who might suit them best, which as a rule 13 equivalent to the appointment for this office made by the President. This should be left entirely to the selection of the President when he takes office. If he should not be acquainted suffi- ciently with a person from that terri- tory or locality, it would be then the duty of the President to ascertain from 204 nORTlCULTU RE August 25, 1908 the local Society if there be one or a few other members in the craft which is the best man for him to appoint. The office should stand tor some- thing and men should be appointed who will give some time to the Inter- est of the Society. HU81XES8 METHODS. Business Methods need more study on the part of many men engaged in trade, and this is just as true of the flower trade as of any other. Xo man can hope to succeed who does his busi- ness in a loose and slipshod manner. No matter how small the business, a set of books should be kept so that the standing of the business can be found at a moment's notice. Fair dealing in both buying and sell- ing should be the rule, and a man's word should be a little better than his bond. Do not abuse your credit and you will find business much easier. It is true in business as well as in other things that "A good name is better than riches." I have alluded elsewhere to the trade Exhibitions, and now I wish to add a few words in regard to their manage- ment. I believe that the Society should take entire charge of these exhibits. It should appoint a manager, pay all ex- penses and receive any profits that may arise from such exhibitions. I am well aware that the custom has been other- wise for the reason that the money realized was needed for the local peo- ple to help on the entertainment. Now this is all wrong. Is it not time that this Society adopted an attitude of in- dependence and dignity? Is it not time that this Society selected its own place of meeting without putting it up to be auctioned off? Would it not be possible for us to go in peace and quiet in some central point and hold our Convention and en- tertain ourselves? There are many places that we could visit with profit to ourselves, where to be entertained by the local members of our trade would mean ruin to them. This en- tertainment has in my opinion grown to be a great evil, and an unjust tax upon the communities visited. It has reached a point in the emulation of hosts where it behooves us to stop and consider the cost. To-day there are only a few of the larger cities that dare invite a Convention, because they cannot make the lavish preparations that have become customary. A re- form in this direction is needed. SPORTS. Perhaps another reform is needed in the matter of sports. Do we not give rather too much valuable time to our games? It is true that they are en- joyable to many but it hardly .seems necessary to travel a thousand miles to play a game of base ball or shoot a few clay pigeons. I think we have gone a little too far, and have suffered in the attendance on our meetings be- cause of the time taken for these con- tests. I do not mean to decry the so-lal value of our meetings but is there not a better way of enjoying each others society and one less embarrassing to the business of the Convention? I believe that these contests should be curtailed and so arranged as not to interfere with the working of the Society as they do at present. Take a day for them if necessary, but let that day be after the business of the meeting is completed. HDUTICULTIKAL I'liESS. One factor in tte general success of our business that has received but scant notice from us, is the Horticul- tural Press. While it may be said that these publications are purely commer- cial enterprises, and outside of our societies, yet they contribute a great deal to our success as a Society, and contain from time to time the con- densed essence of the brains of our more prominent members. They are certainly worthy of our support in every way, and no man in our business can hope to be posted in the doings of our craft without the weekly perusal of these papers, advertisements and all. IN coxcLrsiox. A word more and I am finished. It has occurred to me that many good Ideas are broached after the work of our committee is done. How easy it would be for every member of this Society having opinions in regard to the management of the business of the Society to put his ideas in writing and send the same to the Secretary at any time previous to the meeting of the Executive Committee. In surrendering the office of Presi- dent to my successor, I want to thank you for your loyalty and consideration, which has made the work a joy and will leave with me a most pleasant memory. REPORT OF SECRETARY WILLIAM J. STEWART, 1906. The secretary then read his report, as follows: Mr. President, Ladies and Gentlemen of the Society of American Florists and Ornamental Horticulturists: I find it hard to realize that this is my nineteenth annual report as secre- tary. Twenty years seems a long period to look forward to, but very short in retrospect. Some of us who are awakening to the fact that the years count up very rapidly, and that conventions come around with alarm- ing frequency of late, can, however, take some comfort from Emerson, who wrote "We do not count a man's years until he has nothing else to count." It is to be hoped that each and every one of us may be thus immune from year-counting for many a year to come. To quote again from the same writer "Nothing great was ever achieved with- out enthusiasm." Dayton has been long on enthusiasm for many months— hence this truly great convention open- ing and, as nothing is more infectious than healthy enthusiasm, it is not difficult to forecast what kind of a con- vention this, which we are now enter- ing upon, is to be. You all know that the Executive Board met here last spring, that we had a good time as Executive Boards always do and that we worked long and hard as Executive Boards also always do. The program as printed discloses but scantily the quantity and quality of oratory which is promised as various important subjects are brought forward and he who thinks to stay away from any of the sessions little realizes what he will miss. Among the recommendations of the Executive Board are — first, the propo- sition that at all future trade exhi- bitions the net profits therefrom be equally divided between the national .society and the local organization. As this is a matter to be adjusted by the Executive Board each year the main reason for referring to it here is that organizations planning to invite the society to visit their city may know before extending any invitation and govern themselves accordingly. The outdoor exhibition, wisely planned, earnestly urged and generously carried out so far as the society and its Day- ton friends are concerned, has not re- ceived the support that should have been given it by the plant growers and nursery trade generally. The project is on right lines, however, and should have another opportunity next year. Recognizing the need of some, better method of instruction in horticulture for young men, a sub-committee wa=; appointed to confer with Agricultural College officials and it was voted to recommend to the society the appro- priation of a sum not to exceed $150 toward the carrying out of some prac- tical plan of co-operation between the society and the colleges. According to instructions by the so- ciety the scheme of numbered badges and a key book for members has been put in operation, and the name of every member registered up to July 15, 190C, appears therein. Other important transactions by the Executive Boa'rd are fully disclosed in the various items of the official pro- gram which you have before you. 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 committee to get from the manager of the U. S. Express Co. a statement as to the rea- sons for the increased transportation charges made since last May upon flower shipments from New Jersey points to New York city, but we were met w-ith a very decided refusal to give any explanation. A second request did not oven receive the courtesy of an an- swer. Your secretary, in the mean- time, had been making some investiga- tions as to our privileges under the new Interstate Commerce Act, and on August 7, 1906, wrote the following letter: Boston, Au.gust 7. 190fi. Mr. T. M. Jones, Mgr., U. S. Express Company, 29 Broadway, New York. N. Y. Dear Sir: — Referring to my letter of May 11, 1906, which thus far remains unanswered, I 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 in- terests are affected by the advanced rates on flowers shipped from pro- ducers 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 my 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 wotild give me much pleasure to be able to report 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 August 25, 1906 HORTICULTURE 205 announce a rate which would be gen- erally accepted as just and reasonable. Yours respectt'ullv, (Signed) AVM. J. STEWART. Secretary. This letter shared the same fate as its predecessor, no acknowU'dgmeut havin.s; thus far been received. I be- lieve we have a sood case; I Icnow that the Interstate Commerce Commission will give us a prompt and c(jurteo,is 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 Regarding the domestic-grown nar- cissus bulbs exhibited by a Virginia grower last year which were submitted to Mr. J. F. Sullivan for testing, that gentleman reports that he gave them identically the same treatment that w^as given the foreign-grown bulbs of the same varieties and found the flow- ering qualities to be of substantially the same good value. Medals have been delivered during the past year as follows: Robert Craig & Son, Philadelphia, a bronze medal for Ficus pandurata ex- hibited at the Washington convention. Louis Wittbold. a bronze medal for mechanical watering system exhibited at the Washington convention. Dennison School, Washington, D. C, through Miss Susan B. Sipe, lironza medal for sunerior work in gardening. October 16. 1906. Throiigh the American Carnation Society. January 24, 1906, a silver medal to Cottage Gardens Company for car- nation Mrs. C W. Ward, and a Ijronze medal to Cottage Gardens Company for carnation Robert Craig. Through the Cincinnati Florists' So- ciety, March 10. 1906, a silver medal to R. Witterstaetter for carnation After- glow, and a bronze medal to Minne- apolis Floral Company for rose Miss Kate Moulton. New plant names have been regis- tered since my last report as follows: August 26. 1905— Canna, Uncle Sam. bv Conard & Jones Co.. West Grove. Pa. October 14, 1905— Rose, Triumph, by Peter Henderson & Co., New York. October 28. 1905— Canna. Vesuvius. by Peter Henderson & Co., New York. November 11. 1905— Cannas. Prince of India. Jupiter. Venus, by Conard Sr Jones Co.. West Grove. Pa. December 23, 190.5— Carnations. Win- sor, Helen M. Gould, White Enchant- ress, by F. R. Pierson Co., Tarrytown- on-Hudson. N. Y. January 27, 1906— Rose, Helen Good, by United States Nursery Co., Rich. Miss. Fehruarv 17, 1906— Sweet peas. Mrs Alex. Wallace, J. K. Allen, Christmas Enchantress, Jack Hunter, Mrs. C. Wild, Christmas Meteor, by A. 0. Zvolanek, Bound Brook, N. J. February 24, 1906— Roses. Christine Wright. Columbia, by Hoopes. Brother & Thomas. West Grove. Pa. March 10, 1906— Canna, Superior, by William Schray & Sons, St. Louis, Mo. March 10. 1906— Alternanthera aurea robusta by William Schray & Sons, St. Louis, Mo. March 10, 1906— Sweet peas, Secre- tarv William J. Stewart, Mrs. W. W. Smalley, by A. C. Zvolanek, Bound Brook, N. J. March 24, 1906— Cannas, Dr. William Saunders, Ottawa, li; l ; i & Jones Co.. West Grove. Pa. April 7, 1900— Sweet peas, Mrs. Wil- liam Sim, Mrs. F. J. Dolansky. Samuel J. Trepess, Maxwelton, Caroline Whit- ney, by A. C. Zvolanek, Bound Brook, N. J. April 21, 1900— Sweet peas, Mrs. J. F. Hannay. Marion Staniford, Miss Jossie Riedley, by A. C. Zvolanek, Bound Brook, N. J. April 28, 1906— Cannas, Mount Wash- ington, Mount Zion, Henry George, Telegraph, Inman's Choice, Britta, Gol- den Cluster, Sensation, Uwanta, Thel- ma. Pansy Read, Crown of Gold, Ad- miral Togo, Gold Mine, Queen of Orange, The American Duchess, Golden Dawn, Royal Neighbor, Golden Ex- press, Amalgamated, Ohio, Buckeye, Dayton, Nymphea, Leader, Royal Bronze, Fairhope, by the Southern Floral Nursery Co., Fruitdale, Ala. May 5, 1906— H. P. Rose, Charles Wagner, by Conard & Jones Co.. West Grove. Pa. May 12, 1906 — Dendrobium nobile, Mrs. Larz Anderson, by Duncan Fin- layson, Jamaica Plain, Mass. June 9, 1906 — Cannas, Queen of Beauty, Flashlight, Majestic. Bronze King, Giraffe, Moonlight, Blushing Belle, Southern Pride, Alabama, Miss- issippi, Bucatunna, Gen. Kuroki, Tom L. Johnson, Emerald, Perfection, Day- break, Sunbeam, Jumbo. Gov. Patter- son, Chautaurjua Jr.. by The Southern Floral Nursery Co., Fruitdale, Ala. June 23, 1900— Nephrolepis Fruckii, and Berryii, by Henry C. Fruck. Grosse Point Farms, Mich. July 14, 1906— Rose, Aurora, by Paul Niehoff, Lehighton. Pa. July 21, 1906— Hydrangea arbores- cens alba grandiflora, by The E. G. Hill Co., Richmond, Ind. August 11, 1906— Laelio-Cattleya, Lady Bernice, by Lager & Hurrell. Summit, N. J. We have lost nine members by death since my last report; C. G. Nanz. Louisville, Ky., August 17. 1905. J. C. Rennison, Sioux City, la., February 24, 1906. Aug. Rhotert. New Y'ork. N. Y., April 9, 1906. C. H. Kunzman. Louisville, Ky., May 22, 1906. George H. Rowden. Wallingford. Conn.. May 17, 1906. Hans Bartels. Milwaukee. Wis., April 30, 1906. Abraham Hostetter. Manheim, Pa- April 18, 1906. William Schray, St. Louis. Mo.. May 15. 1906. James Hartshorne. Joliet. 111.. August 6. 1906. Other membership statistics are as follows: Whole number of members as per printed report for 1905, was 889, of whom 114 were life members. This included 4 life members and 173 annual members who had been added or re- instated during the year. The acqui- sitions are credited as follows: Ala- bama. Colorado. Iowa. Louisiana, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, one each; California. Missouri. North Carolina. Virginia, Ontario, Manitoba, two each; Indiana. Wisconsin, three each; Con- necticut, Georgia, Kentucky, four each; New Jei. .. . ._..:, .i.inois. 10; Mary- land, Michigan, 12 each; District ot Columbia, Ohio, 13 each; Massachu- setts, IS; New York, 20; Pennsylvania, 29. The number of lapses during tho year of members who had paid dues tor the previous year but either resigned or tailed to respond in 1905. was 111. These delinquencies are chargeable to the various States as follows: Califor- nia, Kentucky, Maryland, .Maine, Rhode Island, Texas, Ontario, one each; Colorado, Georgia, Kansas. Okla- homa, South Carolina, Tennessee, two each; Connecticut, Iowa, Minnesota, New Jersey, three each; Indiana, lour; Michigan, five; Wisconsin, seven; Ohio, eight; Pennsylvania, nine; New York. twelve; Missouri, thirteen; Illinois, twenty-two. The list of names of de- linquents in each State was sent from the secretary's office to its respective vice-president. A few of the vice- presidents reported; from the majority no response was received. It is. I think, generally known among the members that I have decided not to be a candidate for re-election to this office which with rare and generous confidence you have placed in my keep- ing for so many years. Since that day nineteen years ago, in Chicago, when I had the privilege of thanking you lor the honor you had conferred in unanimously selecting me as the suc- cessor in office of such men as E. G. Hill and Edwin Lonsdale, many changes have come about. Very many loyal workers for the Society whose friendships were so dear to us have been called away never to return. In meditating on the changed conditions and tremendous horticultural growth of this epoch in the Society's history I feel that, while the ambitions and aims of the pioneers have in some re- spects fallen short of realization, yet, as societies go. this Society has done well. The balance in the treasury as reported at the Chicago convention nineteen years ago. was $32.35. With this, our treasurer's report which you are about to listen to. will compare favorably. Our membership, however, is not what it should be. Everyone identified with any department of horticunure is a sharer in the general benefits which the existence and the direct work of the society has made possible, and it is much to be regretted that thus far no effective means has been found ot bringing the great mass of those en- gaged in those pursuits to do their share toward the support of the in- stitution which has done so much for them and might do so much more 1£ it could only have the necessary back- ing. In seeking to be relieved from the resiwnsibilities of the secretaryship I can assure you that my interest In the Society's welfare will continue un- abated, and I shall be ready at all times in the ranks to do whatever lies in my power for the grand old Society whose burdens and whose joys have been so peculiarly my own for so many years. On motion ot Benjamin Hammond the secretary's report was accepted with regrets of the society for Secre- tary Stewart's withdrawal, which he said was decisive. The treasurer's report, of which the 206 H ORTI CU LT U R t^ August 25, 3906 following is a summary, was next pre- sented ". — TREASURER'S REPORT— YEAR 1905. 1905. , Jan. 1st, Balance UeDeral^^^g,3j,^ Balance Life Mem- bership Fund.. ■ 2,Sli).»fa Cash on hand $5,743.03 Dec. 31, Total receipts year ^ .:^!°?".W403.44 Total Receipts year 1903. Life Mem- bership Fund.. 911^ Total receipts 1905.. 3,315.00 $9,058.03 Dec 31, Total disbursements year 1905, General Fund l.Siioa Cash on hand Dec. 31, 1905 $7,214.4!> Dec. 31, Balance— Home Trust Co. of Pittsburg . .$l,l!H.s» Balance— Citizens Bankmg Co. of Oil City...... .. 2,^»0' Balance— Germania »a\ - ings Banli of Pittsburg. 3..31.j2 $7,214.48 On behalf o£ the committee ap- pointed last year for the purpose of conferring with the officers of the Na- tional Council of Horticulture and others interested in the purposes of that hodv, Alexander Wallace made a report as chairman, setting forth the objects of the organization and quoting from a letter received from Secretary H C Irish of St. Louis. The council had had one meeting in Cleveland and had thus far confined its work to the distribution of information on horti- cultural subjects through the public pre<=s The committee believed that this work should be continued and that a sum of money for this purpose should be contributed by the Society of Ameri- can Florists, as had already been done by the American Seed Trade Associa- ' Philip Breitmeyer endorsed Mr. Wal- laf^s Views of the value of the work done by the Council. J. C. \augnan also spoke in approval. A motion was then passed recommending t" "^ executive committee an appropriation of two hundred dollars towards the ex- penses of the Council and the appoint- ment of two delegates from the societj to act as members of the Council. On account of inability to secure the expected lecture for Wednesday even- ing it was voted to change the pro- gram, placing the paper "The Ideal Private Gardener and His Work, by Fred E. Palmer, on for Wednesday evening and assigning the discussion ot the president's address to that session also. ^, On account of the inclement weather and wet grass a change in the plans for Tuesday evening was made and the president's reception and entertain- ment by the National Cash Register Co. was held in Welfare Hall instead of at Far Hills. Supper was served at 6 o'clock. The address of welcome was made by Acting General Manager Wil- liam Pflum, after which President Kasting and party received and shook the hands of over eight hundred mem- bers and their ladies. A stereopticon talk with beautiful garden and floral views from all parts of the world fol- lowed. The secretary was instructed to cable President John H. Patterson in Europe as follows: "Enjoying your hospitality; appre- ciate your great work for humanity." For variety and extent the trade ex- hibition at Dayton fully equalled that of any previous display. Especially deserving in effect were the plant groups from H. A. Dreer. John Scott and Julius Roehrs. There were many other large and beautiful displays which will be fully described next week. Much attention was Ijestowed on H. H. Barrows & Son's Whitmani fern and the new variety N. Amer- pohlii. C. Winterich had a fine show- ing of young cyclamen plants. Bulbous stock was exhibited in big array by many dealers. Arthur Cowee's four tables of gladioli were the chief feature in the cut flower section. The Living- ston Seed Company's new begonia Semperflorens attracted much notice. Among the appliances occupying the outer circumference of the main hall the Holly-Castle circulator and King Construction Company's twin green- PlIILlP J. HAVSWIETn, Sec-Elect S. A. F. houses were conspicuous. The usual displays of boilers, greenhouse models, flower pots, etc., were put up by the old standbys. The upper floor was devoted to baskets, ribbons and general sup- plies. Bayersdorfer & Co. surpassed themselves in extent, variety and beauty of their novelties. Reed & Keller, S. S. Pennock, Schloss Bros., L. Wertheimer &. Co.. all made rich displays. The meeting on Wednesday morning was electrifled by a characteristic ad- dress by James L. Cowles, secretary of the Postal Progress League, which re- sulted in a unanimous resolution en- dorsing the bill before Congress for the consolidation of third and fourth class mail matter. The selection of a loca- tion for the next Convention brought out much oratory. The mayor of Niagara Falls appeared in person to press the merits of his city, but Philadelphia, under the leadership of Robert Craig and John Westcott, won out by a plurality of thirty votes. Nominations for officers were pre- sented as follows: for president, Wm. J. Stewart by W. W. Castle; for vice- president, John Westcott, S. S. Pennock and Leo Niessen by several members; for secretary, H. M. Altick by Wm. Scott and P. J. Hauswirth by W. F. Gude; for treasurer, H. B. Beatty by W. W. Coles. The proposed amend- ments to the by-laws were adopted. The death of the brother of ex-presi- dent O'Mara was announced and a telegram of sympathy sent. E. V. Hallock presented his report and able address on "Horticultural Instruction in the Public Schools," and was fol- lowed by many others on the same topic. His committee was continued and Messrs. Palmer and Cowell were added to it. The meeting on Wednesday evening was well attended. The judges' re- ports on the trade exhibition and the display of landscape plans were pre- sented. Both will be published in full next week. Owing to a miscarriage in the mail the prize essays were not acted upon by the jud.ges. F. E. Palmer read his address on "The Ideal Private Gar- dener and His Work." This will ap- pear in full in next week's issue. The discussion on the president's address brought out a great debate on glass and other goods which was par- iicipated in by W. W. Castle, W. H. Elliott, E. G. Hill, Benj. Hammond, Chas. Lenker, Wm. Scott. J. C. Vaughan and A. Wintzer and a vote was unani- mously carried instructing the joint committee on organization to ask Con- gress for a reduction of duty on hot- house glass. THE BOWLING CONTEST. Philadelphia finished first in the bowling contest with a score of 2350 for the three frames with a five-man team against Washington, Cleveland, Chicago, New York, Baltimore and Detroit. The other teams finished in the order named. The winners carry off the Beatty Trophy, the Kasting Cup and a silver match box to each of ihe five members on the team. Wash- ington which put up a strong fight and finished second, carried off the trophy donated by the Crawford. McGregor & Canby Co., of Dayton, and gold sleeve buttons to each member. A prize cup was the share ot Cleveland which fin- ished third. Consolation prizes were won by Detroit which finished last. The score was as follows: Philadelphia 2:5.50, Washington 2274, Cleveland 2142, Chicago 2065. New York 1957, Balti- more 1956, Detroit 1949. In addition to the team contests there were prizes for the individual bowling which brought out some fine scores. Ernest of Washington scored 353, Seybold of Baltimore 347, Asmus of Chicago 344. Connor of Philadelphia 328, Graham of Philadelphia 320. Greatest number of strikes, Seybold, Baltimore; greatest number of spares, Bergman, Chicago. At the same time a contest was ar- ranged for the ladies at Lakeside Park and was contested with great enthu- siasm, some twenty-seven of the fair ones taking part. ELECTION OF OFFICERS. The election of officers on Thursday morning resulted in the unanimous election of William J. Stewart for president and H. B. Beatty for treas- urer. Philip J. Hauswirth was elected secretary, and John Westcott vice- president. Mr. Westcott declined to- serve. August 25, 1906 HORTICULTURE. 207 Extracts from State Vice-Presidents^ Reports^ Read at Dayton Con- vention of the S. A. F. C. D. Mills, for Florida. The past year has been a very pros- perous one in this state in all lines of business, and I am confident that while the florists and horticulturists have contributed to that prosperity they have also received their share of it, and while I do not note any great ad- vancement in florist lines I consider the business in a good sound condition. Some new glass has been put up in St. Augustine and Tampa. The de- mand, however, is not large locally, for Florida has no large cities, neither is the demand steady as in more thickly populated states. Then we are so far from a good market and our ex- press rates are so high that the grower with a surplus is up against a loss, consequently the disposition of the craft is to go slow, keeping a weather eye on general conditions and only in- crease the supply as fast as the locjil demand promises to use it. In conversation and correspondence with the florists of the state the im- pression seems to prevail that cost of attending the conventions, on account of the long distance we have to travel and in view of the restricted limita- tion placed on the tickets by the rail- roads, is too much for what we receive. If there was a longer time allowed (say 30 days) on the transportation, a man could stay away long enough to get his money's worth. Most of the florists down here do not have a superabundant supply of the coin of the realm; in fact, the nimble dollars that we read about are so nim- ble down here that the average florist has hard work to corral enough of them to pay the hired man and keep hog and hominy on the table. Conse- quently I'm sorry to say that I do not think Florida will have a large delega- tion at Dayton this year. But I am glad to report that the florists and nurserymen are not retro- grading; they are making steady and permanent advancement, not only in the old well-trodden ways, but also in the newer paths of theory and experi- ment and every year we are finding it possible to do, to grow, and to produce in Florida things that have heretofore been considered impossible. And are fast demonstrating to the outside world that Florida sand (which is poor enough, God knows), will grow some- thing besides oranges and pineapples. So wiping the beads of perspiration from our brow, and taking another hitch in our trousers, we are con- strained to say that from a florist's standpoint the outlook is all right and we feel reasonably certain that in due time we "shall reap if we faint not." H. C. Schmeiske. for Massachusetts (West.) Many perennials are becoming natu- ralized in Berkshire county, and are often found growing by the roadside, where I have picked up Penlstemon laevigatus (in some catalogues Digi- talis), Eupatorium Fraseri, Lythrum roseum superbum, Mesperis niatron- alis, actaea (baneberry) Anchusa Stalica and so forth. Of hardy asters we have a large variety. Of ferns we have upwards of forty to forty-five kinds. We also have a grand ground hemlock that is indispensable in shady places where grass will not grow under trees. Our society in Lenox has a member- ship of over one hundred, and is very prosperous. We have three flower and vegetable shows in the summer. In winter the society has games and en- tertainments which are also very in- teresting. J. E. Jackson, for Georgia. For several years past there has been no room for complaint iu the sale of cut flowers and plant-s. The past season shows a very decided in- crease in all branches. There has been added to places in Atlanta about 100,- 000 square feet of glass the past sea- son, and yet there is room for more. A fine opening for a number of small growers in and near Atlanta to grow each some few special things, and these openings will have to be filled by parties from East, North, or West, as experienced help is a scarce article here. To very much promote the interest of the" society here, it will be neces- sary to hold a meeting somewhere in the South in the near future. Hugh Scales, for Alabama. As vice-president of Alabama, I have the pleasure of submitting the follow- ing report: Reports from the various florists in all parts of the State to whom I have sent circulars state that business has been exceptionally good during the past season. There has been approxi- mately twenty-five thousand (25,000) feet of new glass erected during the past year. Birmingham claims about fifteen thousand feet. The growers of our State are awakening to the fact that competition is the life of trade. I tell you, brother florists, Alabama is getting to be an enterprising State. Every one has a hustle on. and the prospects are looking bright for the coming season. P. A. Chopin, for Louisiana. As vice-president for the State of Louisiana. I herewith submit this, my report for the past year: It give? me much pleasure to be able to state that much progress has been made in every line of our profession in this section. Within the past year horticulture in its many branches has made con- siderable headway, and it appears that the growers of this Slate are begln- nin.g' to reap what justly belongs to them in a horticultural way. P'or many years the profession in our State has been conducted in a rather modest way, when wc consider the natural advantages we possess and the adaptability of our soil and climate to the growth of many trees, plants, flowers, etc., formerly purchased from northern firms. Within the past year or so the craft appear to have awak- ened considerably, and to be making greater efforts to secure business from a larger area, and to be doing things on a much larger scale than prevailed heretofore. Where it was the custom a few years ago to send to our northern brethren for such stock as Bay trees, Azalea.^, Araucarias, etc., in dozen and half hundred lots, we now import direct from Helgjum in .500 and 1000 lots Arecas and Kentias are grown in 1,000 lots, from seed imported direct from the tropics and often grown to salable sizes without spending a cent for coal, being wintered over in cold frames and summered out-doors with a slight lath protection against the rays of the sun. That there has been a general awak- ening is evidenced by the organization of the Society of Southern Florists, which was born of the New Orleans Horticultural Society and formally or- ganized at Chattanooga, Tenn., on May 22nd past. Being president of the New Orleans Horticultural Society at that time, this movement to organ- ize a southern society was launched, I can say that I do not believe it will in any way affect the usefulness or membership of our National Society; but owing to the vastness of the ter- ritory covered by the National Society, and entirely different methods being required for our southern climate, it has been deemed necessary to call to- gether in annual convention southern growers and dealers, where methods strictly southern would be discussed. It is not so very long ago that the bulk of the plant business of our State was done by northern firms through their catalogues, and our local firms catered strictly to the trade in the im- mediate vicinity of their establish- ments, but at present we have several firms who spend thousand of dollars on their own catalogues, and ship to nearly every State in the South and to Central America also. It has long been the custom for our retail florists to send to northern cut flower centers for their supply of choice cut .'lowers, but within the past years there has been constructed in the suburbs of New Orleans a magnifi- cent rr.nge of glass for the growth of fancy cut flowers. With the increasing demand for choice cut flowers in this section, establishments of this kind where fancy flowers can be had in wholesale lots at a moment's notice and perfectly fresh at that, will he of great benefit to our retail establish- meuts, who heretofore were compelled to order their flowers from nearly a thousand miles away, and many times when received were in a withered con- dition and not fit to use. During the month of November of last A'car there was hold in New Or- leans under the auspices of the New Orleans Horticultural Society, a fall flower show in which the special fea- ture was the exhibition of chrysanthe- mums, and while the season for their culture had been exceedingly unfavor- able, the exhibits were quite creditable and in the cut flower classes could not be surpassed. This was the first flower show held in years that did not prove a financial failure. There is a steady increase in the interest displayed by the public in the cultivation of plants and flowers, and to show to what an extent it has de- veloped I might mention the organi- zation of the New Orleans Floral So- ciety, an organization composed of 208 HORTICULTURIi August 25, 1906 plant and flower lovers that numbers among Its members many prominent society leaders, and whose purpose it is to increase the cultivation of plants and flowers among the people and by its system of dues gTiarautee to tie New Orleans Horticultural Society that it will incur no financial loss at an>- of its future flower shows. This society will no doubt be of great bene- fit to us :i!id will encourage our ex- hibitors to greater efforts. Harry Donnelly, for Texas. From a commercial viewpoint all the evidence at hand speaks of progress. Texas is beginning to realize that she can grow cut flowers, and one promi- nent grower of Dallas has made a start in the right direction, having put up this year 100,000 square feet of glass, with the intention of doubling it next year. These houses are up-to-date houses, and no expense spared to make them the best in the country; he will grow all the new kinds of roses and carnations along with the best stand- ard sorts, also the general run of cut flowers, and greens, doing a wholesale business only. It is such a place as the small florists of this State have been needing where they can get their flowers in a hurry and much fresher flowers than they can get from the North, where they have been getting them in the past. All over the State reports come in of new houses going up for retail use, but one of the great things the florist of this State has to contend with is to get expert help: there is a good chance for such help down here, and after get- ting used to the weather and the State they could get good wages. In cut flowers carnations have been grown more than any other flower. Roses under glass up to the present haven't been a success, although a San Antonio grower does them well, and I think some of the other growers will take rose culture up in the near fu- ture; roses do fine out in the open ground, and can be cut up to Novem- ber. F. L. Schuiz, for Kentucky. In the western part of the State coal is very cheap, and there has probably been more building in that section than any other. We have had plenty of rain, but not enough to cause much loss. Our annual Carnation and Rose Show was again a great success. Near- ly all the new varieties were on exhi- bition. I hope to sometime in the near future see the convention landed for Louisville, "The Gateway to the South." John BIrnle, for New Jersey. The part of New Jersey in which I am located is so near New York City that it is practically a part of it. there- fore all stock, both cut flowers and plants, finds its way there — the cut flowers to the commission district or the several markets established near there, and the plants disseminated from the plant market at Spring and Canal streets. Everything is sold at wholesale at all the places mentioned. The demand for cut flowers of all kinds is on the increase, especially the finer grades, the carnation evidently considerably ahead as to popularity. The chrysanthemum is still a favorite in it'i season, but does not seem to hurt the sale of other flowers as it used to do. Carnations, roses, etc.. have brought remunerative prices and been in good demand all through the chiysanthemum season for several year;?. The decorative plant business is also O'l the increase. Several New Jersey firms have gone out of the cut-flower business and now grow decorative plaLls exclusively. The demand for bedding plants increases every year, the geranium decidedly in the lead. Ttr.eie is also a marked increase in the deniand for window box and vase pl?nt.>. The shipping trade is also growing. The prospects for the coming season are good; carnations in the field, al- though small owing to the dry weath- er in early summer, are healthy and many growers are busy at the present time getting them housed. W.N.Craig, for Massachusetts (East.) It gives me pleasure to herewith present my report on trade conditions in Eastern Massachusetts during the past year which, taken all in all, has been the most prosperous one our florists have ever experienced. Prices in the cut flower markets have not shown any advance, but an increas- ingly large volume has been disposed of not only in Boston, but in many other cities in this part of the old Bay State. Carnations have proved more popular than roses, and have fre- quently cleaned out well when many roses were unsold. First-class stock never fails to sell, no matter what the flower may be. Single violets meet with a rapidly increasing sale and net much highw price than the doubles; this is not surprising when their fine color, length of stem and size are con- sidered. Orchids are meeting with more favor at the better class of re- tail stores, and many more would be sold were there not so many private collections amongst our wealthy flower lovers. Chrysanthemums have con- siderably declined in popularity and do not now prove a very remunerative crop. The taste for big blooms which originated in Boston has largely died out and medium sizes or undisbudded sprays are preferred by many of the most critical buyers. We believe this tendency towards smaller blooms will gradually spread to the cities. A moderate amount of glass roof has been built during the past year, but quite a number of new firms have started which goes to show that busi- ness is in a healthy slate. A consider- able area of glass devoted exclusively to the framing of cucumber, tomatoes and lettuce, has been erected. Massa- chusetts is noted for these productions and prices during the past season have generally been satisfactory. Quite a number of florists find it profitable to grow catch crops of tomatoes and cucumbers during the summer months. There is a constant .growth in the number of private estates requiring the services of skilled gardeners, and a good many houses have been built for the culture of flowers and fruits on these estates. The steady addition to the number of greenhouses on private estates seems to make no difference to florists' trade, as we seldom hear of any of them selling their productions as is commonly done in some States. We have had during the present year some notable exhibitions and conven- tions at Horticultural Hall, Boston. In January, the Carnation Society gave us a rich treat; in March, the American Rose Society produced the fiaest ex- hibition of the Queen of Flowers ever held in America; in June, the smaller but none the less excellent Peony Society met with us. and provided an- other good show. The re.gular exhibi- tions of the Massachusetts Horticul- tural Society have also been of a high standard. The Gardeners' and Florists' Club of Boston continues to grow and prosper. It now has— August. 1900— over '3:30 members, with prospects of a heavy increase the coming fall. Membership is pretty equally divided between com- mercial growers and private gardeners. Meetings are always largely attended. The North Shore Horticultural Society and other clubs and societies in this part of the State are all in a prosper- ous condition. The demand for good pot plants in flower has been very noticeable at the holidays; some of our best growers are realizing the needs of our market anrl are producing better stock than has been brought in from other plant- growing centres. Ornamental trees and shrubs of the more popular sorts should prove a remunerative branch for some florists: the demand for these shows a wonderful advance. Conditions for the coming season are very promising, and we look for good business during the season of 1906-7. RECENT IMPROVEMENTS IN RE- TAILERS' METHODS OF OFFERING FLOWERS. A paper bv W. F. Guile of Wa.slilugton, I). C, at "S. A. F. Convention at U.iyton. Being requested to read a paper and lead a discussion on recent improve- ments in retailer's methods of offering flowers for sale, personally I should much preler the discussion to reading a paper. However. I know no better way than to give my own personal ex- perience of the past twenty years in the retail florist's business at the Na- tioiial Capital where we think we have some up-to-date flower stores. There is probably 110 business or profession that has seen a greater change in the last decade, than the retail florists', or has made greater strides. I am sure that no cla.ss of men has worked harder or had longer hours than they. Right here, I want to say we too often hear the cry, "things are not as thoy used to be." This expression is too commonly used by a great many people engaged in the retail florists' business. "Things are not as they used to be" is not true in the sense it is given, while I do not doubt it is absolutely a fact in a great many cases, among the men who make the remark, because they have the same old fogy methods and manner of doing business used years ago. whereas, the wide-awake florist with the proper push, has gone ahead and adopted new and modern methods, with the inevitable results that he makes more money with less work and the old-timer has been left with his old-fashioned ideas — while the former has reason to thank the powers that be that "things are not as they used to be." SOME OLD TIME METHODS. Sending flowers in old shoe and hat boxes: delivering funeral designs in a farm wagon; taking a man In his 1 August 1906 H O RTI CU LTU RE, 209 greenhouse togs to a I'cisliionable home to cary plants and help decorate; tying bunches with narrow, cheap ribbon, cut swallow-tailed; sending bridal bouquets wrapped in paper; telling a patron the flowers he wants are out of date, because they are not in stock. I have been in flower-shops when a customer would leave an order for a wedding, birthday, or funeral and ex- plicitly state the time he wanted the flowers delivered, and, in many cases, to my personal knowledge, the flowers were sent after the occasion was over so that the sentimental effect was en- tirely lost, the opportunity to use the flowers forever gone. The result in- variably is — the next time the custom- er in question wants to buy flowers, he tries some place where he has reason to expect that his purchase will be delivered when and where he wants it in an up-to-date condition. Again the old-fashioned w-ay of de- livering flowers, wrapped in any old piece of paper and delivered by some ragged, dirty mesenger, is not con- ducive to bringing the retail florists' busines up to the plane of the modern up-to-date requirements which it so justly deserves. Also the old-fashioned method of tying flowers on toothpicks with wire, without any foliage, which was so popular years ago, has been almost entirely eliminated and a more natural system is now demanded by the average buying community. So much for the old methods. The present up-to-date method fol- lowed by us is to have the flowers re- cei\ed fresh every morning, then prop- erly assorted and arranged ia large storage rooms where mirrors on all sides show them off to the best ad- vantage. One of the most important items is booking orders. In a great many es- tablishments the old way of taking orders for any kind of flowers for commencements and debutantes' re- ceptions, etc., knowing it is a question whether they can be secured, then sub- stituting another kind at the last min- ute is an expensive one. What a great disappointment to a mother who, thinking she has a pleasant sur- prise for her daughter at the gradu- ating exercises or some other func- tion, orders a bunch of pink roses, and receives red carnations instead. Her patronage is then lost— she has no more confidence in that establish- ment. EMPLOYES. We have an up-to-date corps of clerks and employes who are able, capable atid willing to wait on custom- ers intelligently, and do not try to sell them a pink rose for a white one. or calla lilies tor lilies of the valley. They do not work any more like liie.v used to. They used to get up at .5 o'clock in the morning and work until 10 or 11 o'clock at night for a very small compensation. Tt is fortunate that "things are not as they used to be" In this case. Employes in a retail florist's store should come iu for full consideration and just treatment be- cause it is impossible for any one man to wait on every customer that comes to inquire about flowers. There are naturally, as in all other kinds of business, people with all sorts of ideas and in many cases hard to please. All of these should be studied and their peculiar fancies catered to, as much as possible, if they are willing to pay the price, for a satisfied customer is the best possible advertisement that anyone can have. Right here the em- ploye who goes to extra trouble to cater to the whims of this particular class of customer and does not run or hide when he or she comes in, is entitled to a great deal of considera- tion which alas he often does not re- ceive. I have found invariably that by studying the clerks' interests they are in much better position to study the emi)loyer's interests, for it is only itoo true that florists work longer hours for less money than almost any other class of working men requiring an eoual amount of intelligence. The clerks and employes in a retail florist's store can do very much towards in- creasing or decreasing the sales and profits by strict attention or inatten- tion to details in the business. It has always been our aim to keep the employes satisfied and where v/e suc- ceed in doing that, they invariably succeed in satisfying us. PUTTING UP ORDERS. This to our estimation is one of the most important items connected with the retail florists' business. As time cuts quite a figure in this part of the business, if the flowers are put up too early they will be apt to wither, and if too late they cannot be delivered iu time, hence, this branch of the busi- ness requires constant care and exer- cise of judgment in order that the flowers may reach the parties inter- ested in the best possible condition. Another very important item, is to send the customers exactly the quality and quantity promised for a g iven amount of money and not try to slight them with the thought or idea that they will never know the difference. This might do once in a while, but one is bound to be caught in the act, some- time, and with a very ugly reflection on the integrity of the house. Here it may be well to state that the polite- ness and intelligence of the driver or messenger who may happen to deliver the flowers will either reflect credit or discredit upon the establishment. WINDOW DISPLAY. The old methods of trying to show the public how many plants a florist can put in a window was buried wath the paper collar for bouquets. The window bottom of sand, gravel, and zinc has been given place to tile and mirror effects. A florists' window is the same now as that of the other up- to-date merchant who displays his finest goods to tempt the public to buy. A customer can form a pretty good idea of the florist's ability to create and execute artistic effects by his window display. For instance when we have a surplus of any particular kind of flower a window tastefully ar- ranged with vases, baskets, etc., of this same flower, has time and again been the means of cleaning up the entire surplus at a good profit. A win- dow display on January 29th, Presi- dent McKinley's uirthday. with a portrait of him. a few American flags and a nice assortment of carnations tastefully arranged, will demonstrate what a window decoration can do. I would advise you to try it January 29th, next. USE OF RIBBONS. The use of ribbons in the retail florists' business, has grown faster than the business itself, because in the present methods ribbons can be used to great advantage on nearly all arrangements of flowers and when properly used are a great acquisition to any up-to-date floral arrangement. DKI.IVKKY OP PLOWERS IN VASES AND JARDINIERES. In our city in particular is a large demand for bunches of flowers at all seasons of the year, to be sent to the various offices or departments of the T'nited States government. In these cases it is often necessary to have a suitable vase or jardiniere to offer to go with the bunch of flowers that they may be delivered in good presentable condition, and their lasting qualities preserved by the stems being kept in water while in the office of the re- cipient. In conclusion, to manage and run an up-to-date flower store. First: It is necessary to be conservative in buying. When I say buying, I mean not only cut-flower stock, but plants, ribbons, jardiniers, florists' supplies of all kinds, and especially boxes and ijaper to suit all sizes of bunches and qualities of flowers. This is very important. Second: Having the necessary re- ceptacles and supplies to go with the flowers, be sure to have good fresh stock at all times to show your cus- tomers and give them what you claim to sell. Third: After the former two, be sure to deliver the flowers as prom- ised, on time, when promised, and in good condition. TEACHING HORTICULTURE IN THE PUBLIC SCHOOLS. The following is an abstract of the plan devised by E. V. Hallock's com- mittee and advocated by that gentle- man in his address before the S. A. F. on Wednesday forenoon: GREAT NEED OF STANDARDIZING AND CENTRALIZING THE CON- TROLLING POWER. After careful research and study of reports and methods now in vogue, we wish particularly to call your attention to two matters: first, the absence of text-books in all the present methods of teaching horticulture, and second, the lack of concerted action among the different associations conducting that work, be they civic, philanthropic, or educational. This state of affairs we consider for- tunate. The first because it does not require any great preparation, and makes possible the starting of an S. A. F. method sooner than it could otherwise be started, since no elab- orate system of text-books is essen- tial. The second. Inasmuch as indi- vidual persons and organizations have accomplished so much and demon- strated so thoroughly that the Interest of the people is already all that could be desired that we feel confident If this work can be placed upon a me- thodical, systematic, concerted plan — in other words, if the entire school system of horticulture can be stand- ardized suitably for each grade of school, suggested by the S. A. F. and adopted by the different boards of edu- cation— we seen no reason why this teaching of horticulture should not cover the entire land In a few years. In all the methods of teaching by the different organizations .it present. 210 HORTICULTURE August 25, 1906 we nnd no text-books are given to the pupils. Leaflets are compiled and issued to the teachers and also to pupils, in some cases by the boards of educatiou, for the guidance and help of each. Leaflets.— These leaflets of instruc- tion for the use of teachers should emanate from a committee of the S. A. F. They should be placed in the hands of the State Board of Educa- tion who will attend to distributing the different grades of leaflets to the different grades of schools; namely the rural common schools, the Union and high schools, and the primary and grammar grades, compiled with special reference to the conditions pre- vailiii.g in each grade. We also suggest, for schools that have become somewhat advauced in garden work, and for pupils that have shown interest, that leaflets and small, simple pamphlets bs prepared, con- taining plain illustrations of flowers, giving the botanical parts, also bo- tanical names of the common trees, plants and flowers, and others giving simple explanations of what is meant by "annuals," "biennial," "hardy," "nerennial," and other matters that are met with in every-day life. Even these simple leaflets and pamphlets are not to be given out to the pupils until they show sufiicient interest in their work. This plan can be elab- orated as conditions seem to require. NEED OF STANDARDIZING. On careful perusal of all documents and reports that we could obtain we find no two schools or organizations ccnducting their garden-work on the same lines, bat each pursuing their work according to their own ideas, and as seems best to them. Great good has undoubtedly come from these dis- united efforts, but greater good will undoubtedly come from concerted ac- tion, emanating from some central au- thority, thoroughly standardizing their work. We have suggested dividing the schools into three classes, so that we can better meet the conditions and en- vironment known to exist in schools of each class. In this case, we should issue three series of leaflets of instructions, diagrams, and routine work. The latter could be taken largely from the methods now in force in the various school-gardens. INSTRUCTIONS TO TEACHERS. Besides placing the leaflets and pamphlets in the hands of the differ- ent teachers, we suggest that one of the trustees should familiarize him- self with the proposed methods, using some of the fuller reports of some of the specially conducted schools of this nature, to get a .general idea of how the plots are laid out and cared for near the schools, or plots loaned by people at a little distance from the school and the home-garden. If no trustee feels equal or unequal to this simple task, he could easily call to his assistance a florist, a market- gardener, or even a good farmer in the community to help start the work. If the teachers lack in knowledge of any partictilar subject, they should be given to understand that they could call upon the trustee who would find a person competent to expl.iin. A Committee of the Massachusetts Horticultural Society comments very favorably on the system of children's home gardens, stating that the Society first offered three prizes, then ten, and were much surprised when they re- ceived over two hundred entries for t!ie ten awards. The Committee vis- ited the hosne-gardens as far as pos- sible, and found it was very encourag- ing to the children to do so. They state: "We still feel the children's home garden movement is a very im- portant one." This Committee also gives prizes in connection with the home-garden system for best reixjrts of work for the year. Your Committee, in view of the re- ports on these methods, suggest as an intermediate plan, where conditions seem to favor the method, a Demon- stration Plot in the school-grounds, where the teacher can fully demon- strate with each pupil the preparation of the soil, the application of fertiliz- ers, and the planting of each kind of seed, both of vegetable and flowers. By this means, the depth and distance of planting seed of the standard kinds can be easily learned by the pupils. The Demonstration Plot could be vised throughout the season for sim- ple ;alks, during the growth of the plants, even to the method of killing potato-bugs. The object of this Dem- onstration Plot is that it may be used in connection with the children's home-garden system. All instruction and knowledge, as it were, which the children carry home to use in their gardens, will come from this plot. STATE TEACHERS. The State might employ a few ex- perienced garden directors or teach- ers to visit as many schools during the year as practicable. Schools should be able to call for this special aid where the subject is not sufficient- ly understood. The Committee on School Gardens of the Massachusetts Horticultural Society, after investiga- tion says: "The great lesson learned w-as that children's gardens are suc- cessfully carried on when tinder the leadership of an experienced director or teacher. No matter how enthusi- astically the work is undertaken, with- out a proper understanding of garderi- ing it is usually a failure," The same Committee says; "There is a crying need for an institution in this State similar to that at Hartford, Conn,, where school garden work can be t.aught." In the course of time this study could be added to the curriculum of all normal schools, as it already be- longs to that of several, these schools to furnish teachers with sufficient knowledge of the subject to follow the methods laid down. LECTURES. In educational matter of the present day, be it ever so low or so high, much instruction is imparted to the pupils by lectures and talks. In the rural schools it is not absolutely necessary that the talks or lectures should be given at specified periods. They could be worlced in at times best suited to the convenience of the teacher. At most of these lectures, the teach- er should have one or two potted plants or some flowers, and some va- rieties of the common seeds: and it would not take any great length of time, not more than a year or two, perhaps, to make most of the pupils familiar with the treatment cf the common and most useful plants. APTROrRIATIONS FOR CARRYING ON THE WORK. In the matter of appropriations, all the different kinds of school-garden work derive their financial aid from different sources, which is of neces- sity a varying and somewhat uncer- tain amount. For carrying on this work, we want a certain appropria- tion for each grade of school. By way of illustration, but not a sugges- tion, we would say five dollars each for the rural schools, ten for the pri- mary and grammar schools, and twen- ty for the union and high schools. We confidently believe that even an amount as small as this would be felt in a community, but we feel that by coiTelating garden work with other studies, the different boards of e luca- tion would appropriate a larger sum. But what must be made plain is that the appropriation sliould be a fixed factor in the expense of con- ducting the schools. CHILDREN'S GARDEN CONFERENCES. At least once a year there should be a public meeting in the form of a con- ference, where all persons interested should be invited to comt; and malie suggestions, and len.I their aid to this movement. The chil.lron should have a chance to talk a little on their ideas and work. At a Children's Garden Conference, December 2. 190.5, under auspices of the Massachusetts Horticultural So- ciety, seven ten-minute addresses were called for to give opportunity for dis- cussion. A unique feature of this meeting was a model ga''den-b'.>d, il- lustrated by a practical exercise by a boy gardener and teacher. This con- ference brought together many people interested, and proved a great success in more ways than one. At meetings of this kind, questions of civic government and general bet- terment of surroundings could be dis- cussed. Hi:i.AT10N OF SCHOOL-GARDENS TO lOXPEUIMENT STATIONS AND AG- RICULTURAL COLLEGES. To some it may appear that the experiment stations and agricultural colleges conflict or compete with our movement. This is not the case. We should be content to call ourselves the common soldiers of this common cause, and we should be also content to be officered by experts from those insti- tutions. They commence at t)ie top and work down. We are commencing at the bottom and will wjrk up. We wish to call on those institutions for lecturers, demonstrators, and instruct- ors. We can work hand in hand with them, and we probably could not suc- cenl without them. Sr.MlIARY AND RECO.MMENDATIONS. Your Committee now believes the v,«r\< can be taken up with the end plainly in view. Whether it is on the ex;i.i-t lines laid down in this report, or better ideas from the succeeding Committee, is of little consequence. We have, available, so many detailed reports of the workings of the various associations taking up the matter of school-gardens, so much data and so many working plans, a ('ommittee (Continued on page 215.) [August 1900] rtORTI CULTURE 21Ii HERBACEOUS P/EONIES HERBACEOUS P^EONY FESTIVA MAXIMA We begin harvesting F,-eonies early in September and will be ready to execute all orders by the middle of the month. 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Mr. J. A. W. Tracy who is Prof. Pieters' chief of staff, is mentioned as his probable successor. Mr. Tracy who was married early in the summer, or rather late in the spring, has re- cently returned to his desk after an extended tour of the west including the Pacific slope. The campaign against the free seed distribution has opened, and with the cordial backing of the National Grange and the state and local granges all over the country, it ought to be suc- cessful. Could this system of petty graft be submitted to the popular vote, it is safe to say ninety per cent, of the voters would be against it. It is hardly conceivable that a coterie of grafting congressmen will be able to success- fully resist popular sentiment much longer. It is estimated that nearly one-third of all the packet seeds used in the United States are given away by the Government. What other industry would long endure such an outrage? 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Used by leading florists everywhere and for sale by alt wholesale florists and supply dealers N. r. McCarthy, Manager 66 Pearl Street. BOSTON, MASS. Look through the Buyers' Directory and Ready Reference Guide. You will find some good offers there also. •( / \ * CUT FLOWER BOXES EDWARDS FOLDING BOX CO MANUFACTURERS PHILADELPHIA. PA. 4 \ / r V EVERYTHING SEASONABLE IN CUT FLOWERS EDWARD REID. "tpj^iir" 1526 Kansifa-i Steel, PHILADELPHIA Stor* CtosM 8 P. M. CllAS. W. MckELAR 51 WABASH AVE., CHICAGO Western Headquarters for Choice Orchids Valley Violets and all Cut Flowers PETER REINBERQ WHOLESALE CUT FLOWERS 51 Wabash Av., Chicago, III. Id wrltlcK idrertlsen, mentlom Hortlcoltar* WHOLESALE FLOWER MARKETS TRADE PRICES— Per 100 — TO DEALERS ONLY CBICAGO August 6 ST. LOUIS August 13 FHILA. August 20 BOSTON August 23 ROSES Am. Beauty and Edgely Fan. & Sp. " Extra No. I •' Lower grades Bnde & 'Maid— Fan. & Sp " Ordinary Golden Gate, Fancy *' Ordinary Liberty, Fancy " Ordinary Richmond, Fancy *' Ordinary Kaiserio.Camot, Chatenay, Fancy. '* " " Ordinary CARNATiONS Fancy Ordinarj'. MISCELLANEOUS Cattleyas Lilies Gladioli Asters Lily of the Valley Sweet Peas M ignonettc - . . Adiaotum Cuncatum.. '* Croweanum Smilax Asparagus Plumosus. strings " " & Sprengcri bunches i<;.oo 8.00 5.00 2. 00 5.00 2.00 5.00 z.oo 5.00 3.00 5.00 2.00 5.00 3.00 1.50 •75 6.00 2.00 ■75 2.00 .50 .50 ■75 10.00 25.00 25.00 25.00 10.00 6.00 4.00 6.00 4.00 6.00 4.00 6.00 4.00 6.o« 4.00 6.00 2.00 1.00 a. 00 3.00 3.00 3.00 •75 1. 00 1. 00 15.00 30.00 30.00 1 5. CO 10.00 6 00 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 5.00 3.00 12.50 8.00 5 00 4.00 3. 00 4.00 3 00 5.00 3.00 500 2.00 6.00 4.00 I. 00 to -50 to 1.50 1. 00 30.OO 15.00 10.00 3 00 4.00 1.50 4.00 1.50 4.00 1.50 4.00 1.50 5.00 a. 00 3.00 t.oo 1. 00 ■ 50 1.50 5.00 3.0c .«5 25.00 25.00 to to to to to i-'S 13.50 40.00 50 00 10.00 1.50 35.0c 18.00 tz.oc 6.00 5.00 3.00 5.00 3.00 0.00 3.00 6.CO 3.00 8.00 3.00 3.50 1.50 50.00 13. 00 3.0c [6.00 to 8.00 to 4.00 to .50 to 3.00 to .50 to 3.00 to .50 tu 3.00 to .50 to 3.00 to .50 to 3.00 .50 to 25.00 I3.00 6.00 2 CO 4.00 2.00 4.00 I.OC 6.00 3.00 5-o« 3.00 6.00 3-00 1. 00 to .50 to 30.00 '5- 00 1.00 10.00 35.00 1. 00 I.25I 12,00 1 50.00' 50. OQ 1. 00 ■50 1.50 ■75 50.00 8.00 4. CO -75 4.00 .25 3. 00 1.00 I3.00 to I 1.50 6.00 50.00 50.00 J.H.BUDL0NG street, CHICAGO. CUT FLOWERS 37>39 Randolph Street, CHICAGO. WHOLESALE Boses and Carnations nnn^^.m , A Specialty GROWER Of August 25, 190G HORTICULTURE 215 »■■■■■■■ —■■■■■■ ■■■■■.■■»■.■■ —»■.■■■ .. - . ■> -^Tfi i-ifTi-m.ruTijTji_ifU'in'uiJ — iiyr .luaj VICTORY ; SlroRg healthy tield grown plants, now ready, 1st size $15.00 per 100; 2tl size $12.00 per 100; 3d size $10.00 per 100, A discount for cash with order. GUTTMAN & WEBER, 43 West 28th St., N. Y. >W^Mn*%i^^M|i^Ml^liX^i%i^N%0^^i %^^ CUT FLOWER MARKET REPORTS The market the past week BOSTON has been in a deplorable condition both as far as prices and stock are concerned, the ex- cessive heat and rains of the last few days having a had effect upon both. Carnations are mostly from old plants, the field-grown not having put in an appearance as yet. and are not very plentiful. Roses have come in in large quantities but are small and mildewed, good ones being hard to obtain. Gladioli are in abundance, the largest shipments coming from New York, but the local stock has the best demand. Prices are low owing to competition. Gradually home coming BUFFALO people are creeping into reminders that the sum- mer is far gone and that autumn is only a little way off. September and the opening of schools will bring back the majority of people and from then on there will be a gradual stream of returning wanderers. Business the past week slightly improved in the cut flower line and at times was quite brisk. Good demands were had for select Beauties, asters, gladioli, lily of the valley, etc., and there was plenty to satisfy all. It was noticeable that a few fall weddings were on hand. Good carnations are not plentiful, but asters of select quality find a ready sale, while poor quality stock is abun- dant. The same may be said of gladioli. Demands were fair on Longi- florum and Japanese lilies. The week wound up exceptionally good. At the time of mailing this report roses are very plentiful, that is, the short grades. The past week has seen COLUMBUS an especially good business for , August. Prices are about as last week. Some very good American Beauty ro.'ies have appeared. Asters are in enormous sup- ply, and as the quality is good very large quantities are being disposed of. There have been the past ten days more funeral flower orders than any time this summer, with the consequent result that all the florists have been kept pretty busy on the whole and very much rushed at times. Every road this week leads to Dayton; and now the event has really come all the craft are catching the fever and our city bids fair to be extremely well represented. On the whole trade is very good, con- sidering the season with all the craft; we have been having lots of rain, and the heat continues intense. The month of Au- INDIANAPOLIS gust so far has shown a decided improvement over July. There has been considerable funeral work and general trade has been excellent. Asters, summer lilies and gladioli are coming in freely and of good quality. Beauties and other roses are in fairly good quality and supply, which would indicate that a nurauer of growers are keeping their houses of teas over to run another season. Business conditions LOUISVILLE last week were very satisfactory. Carna- tions, owing probalily to the low qual- ity, are not much used. Roses are good in quality and quantity, and And a ready sale. Asters are proving very satisfactory. Hardy summer blooming flowers can be had in great quantities, but find little demand. Lilies can he had in abundance. Asters and gladi- PHILADELPHIA oli are the leading feature of the market at present. Both are of fine quality and In immense quantities. The later varieties of asters are the best in size that have been seen this -season. Roses are .getting a little more plentiful. Beauties and Kaiserins are good but other varieties are of poor quality. Consul Thos. H. Norton of Smyrna cajls attention to a recent postal regu- lation for the destroying or returning of flowers, bulbs, or entire plants coming through the mails from countries where phylloxera is preva- lent. As a matter of fact, the great majority of the vineyards in Turkey are now infested with phylloxera. In the region tributary to Smyrn.a this is almost universally the case. AD over the Empire American vines have been planted, and upon these are grafted the valued native varieties. As long as there is practically no restraint upon the commerce within the Empire in plants, vines, bulbs, etc., the new regulation is practically of no value in protecting the few regions not yet visited by the phylloxera. Although American vines of greater vitality are being introduced in every p.'srt of the Empire as the only effectual means of combating the evil, it is to be noted that a strict application of the law excludes their transmission through the mails. The beauty and rapid advancement seen in the new hybrid schizanthuses foretell a future for this plant as a florist's flower. S. Wisetonen.sis is already recognized as a desirable Easter plant but we learn that the more recent introductions are a great improvement On this, being stronger growers and of more brilliant colors. TEACHING HORTICULTURE IN THE PUBLIC SCHOOLS. (Contlnned from p.Tgc 210.) should be able to proceed with their duties understandingly. But we must be doubly -sure of the ground we take. We can not afford to make many mistakes at the outset or on fundamental lines. Our work must be humanitarian, logical, and in a manner to interest. Our i)rogross must be slow and sure. Our motives are altruistic and must remain so, or our efforts will fail. Neither this Association nor any other Association has any selfish mo- tive concealed. No person or persons will have any advantages over any other person or persons. We shall work in an open field. In the advance- ment of Horticulture we are sure to prosper and added wealth and comfort will accrue to the individual, the com- munity, the State, and the Nation. When the time comes, and we ask of the State a recognition in the mat- ter of school appropriations, let us do so with the consciousness of a rishteous cause, and a knowledge that not one penny will be diverted from its proper use. We believe it possible that some of the money now appro- priated by the Agricultural Depart- ment for distributing the commonest seeds can be diverted to the boards of education of the different States, for the purpose of school-gardens. Finally your Committee recommends that a new Committee of five be ap- pointed by the Executive Committee, the President and Vice-President of this Society to carry on the work as laid down in the report of your first Committee, or on any other lines they deem best. And that they be author- ized to spend a sum not to exceed one hundred dollars for preparing leaflets, diagrams, routine instructions, etc., during the coming year. NEWS NOTES. T. H. Phelan has leased the green- houses of A. T. Hoyt, Chautauqua, N. y. M. D. Reimers has purchased the business of Chas. W. Reimers at Louis- ville, Ky. Arnold & Johnson of Quincy, Mass., have moved their business to VM\ Hancock street. C. H. Blake of Nashua, N. H., is tak- ing advantage of the quiet season to improve the interior of his greenhouses on Lock street. The Ethelind Lord Floral Co. is the name of the new firm in IjOS Angeles, Cal.. in which Miss Ethelind Lord and F. B. Raymond hold equal interests. 216 horticulture: August :5, 1906 FRANK MILLANC Wholesale Commission Florist COOGAN BUILDING 55-57 W. 26th Street, NEW YORK Tel. 299 Madison Sq. Open 6 a. M. to 5 p. M. FORD BROTHERS JOHN I. RAYNOR Wholesale Commission Florist ^I'^VagsA^I^'XE^^'* A full line of Choice Cut Flower stock for ail purposes. Comprises every variety grown for New York market, at current prices TEL. 1998 MADISON SQUARE 49 W. 28 St,, New York City 48 West 28th street, NEW YORK fli ROSES FIINIiYCIHliS A Full Line of All CUT FLOWERS Telephone. 3870 or 3871 Madison Sanara Walter F. Sheridan Wholesale Commlasloa Dealer la Choice Cut flowers 39 West 28th Street, New York Telephone : poj Madison Sq. ALEX. J. GUTTMAN THE WHOLESALE % FLORIST ^ OF NEW YORK Pbone 1664-1665 Had. Sq. 43 W. 28th St. HICKS &CRAWBDCK, Inc. Wholesale Commission Florists and Jobbers in Florist's Supplies 76 AND 78 COURT ST;REET BROOKLYN, N. Y. HEADQUARTERS FOR NOVELTIES ORCHIDS A SPECIALTY ORADK or VALLEY ALWAYS ON HAND GARDENIAS, DAISIES. ROSES AND CARNATIONS JAMES McMANUS,7Js'iIiX42 W. 28th St.. New York M . is^ , jF^ie o :m E> :iv o:" Successor to Wm. Ghormley Wholesale Commission Florist CHOICE CUT FLOWERS 57 West 28th St. New York. Special AttcDtion to Shipping Orders Telephones: aaoo, a.oi, Madison Square Write lor Current Price* BBtabllsbed 1891 B0Y FROM SHIP TO TRY ME ALFRED H. LANGJAHR All Choice Cut Flowers in Season 55 West 28th St, New York Telepbone 3924 Madlsou Square. 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 FOR GOOD PRICES AND CASH RETURNS send your flowers to Phil. F. Kessler 55 West 26th Street, New York. Telephone 2921 Madison Square. NEW YORK QUOTATIONS PER 100-TO DEALERS ONLY RoAes Am. Beauty and £dge]ey fan and sp. " extra. No. I " Lower grades Bride & 'Maid, fan and sp " Ordinary Golden Gate, fancy ** ordinary Liberty, fancy *' ordinary Richmond, fancy '* ordinary Kaiserin, Carnot, Chatenay, fancy. '* '* " ordinary Last Half of Week I First Half of Week ending Aug. 18 beginning Aug. 20 1S06 1906 90. CO to 8.00 to 4.00 to t.oo to a. 00 to .35 to 3.00 to .25 to 4.00 to .95 to 6.00 to .25 to t.oo to .2^ to 95.00 12.00 6.00 3.00 4.00 1. 00 4.00 2.00 6.00 a.oo 8.00 a.oo 6.00 3.00 30.00 to 8.00 to 4.00 to 1. 00 to 2.0c to .35 to 3.00 to .95 10 4.00 to as to 6.00 to .95 to I. 00 to ■95 to 95.00 12 00 6.00 3.00 4.00 1. 00 4.00 2.00 6.00 3.eo 8.00 2.00 6.00 2.00 Carnations, Fancy Carnations, Ordinary Cattleyas Lilies Gladioli Asters Lily of the Valley Sweet Peas, bunches nif^nonette ■■ Adiantum Cuneatum *' Crowcanum - Smilax Asparagus Pluraosus " " & Sprengeri, bunches LastHalf of Week ending Aug. 18 1906 1. 00 to .50 to 25.00 to 8.00 to .50 to .15 to I. 00 to 1. 00 to to .25 lo 1. 00 lo 6.00 to 10,00 to 15.00 to 3.00 ■75 50.00 10.00 1. 00 1.00 3.00 4.00 •50 •50 1.50 8.0c 35.00 35.00 First Half of Wee4( beginning Aug. 20 1906 1. 00 to .50 to 25.00 to 8.00 to .50 to ,15 to 1. 00 to 1. 00 to to .95 to I. 00 to 6.00 to lo.co to 15.00 to 3.00 .75 50.00 10.00 1. 00 1. 00 300 4.00 ■ so ■50 1.50 8.00 25.00 35.00 ORCHIDS AT ALL SEASONS WM. STUART ALLEN CO. Commission Merctiants in Cut Fiowers 53 WEST 28TH STREET, NEW YORK Telephone 3»G Madison .Stiuare Edward C. Horan Wholesale Florist 55 WEST 28th ST. T«L }/*! Midiwo &,. New York TRAENDLY & SCHENCK WHOLESALE FLORISTS Furnish best stock at fair prices all the year round Send for quetations on fall orders Tel. 798.799 Madison Sq. 44 WBSt 28tli Street, New York City Charles Millang 50 West 29th 3t,, New York city Cut Flowers on Commission A Reliable Place toConslg'n to or order from Telephone; 3860-3871 Madison Square JULIUS LANG Wholesale Florist Consignments received, sold well and returns made promptly. S3 WEST 30th ST, NEW YORK Telephone, 280 Madison Sq. In writing to Advertisers kindly mention Horticulture August 25, 1906 horticulture: 217 'nVKp fancy ferns $1-00 per 1000 ntw unuf GALAX $1.25 per looo DiscouRt on Larger Orders IZTf^^JZl^lrrnVmc^. MlchigaD Cut Flower Exchansje ""lli'^f^ Send for Our Weekly Price List on Cut Flowers. BUY YOUR FLOWERS THROUGH A. MOLTZ Wholesale Florist SS-S7 W , 26th street • - NBW YORK Best Facilities for Supplying you at Lowest Daily Market Prices Tel. 292US243 Hadison Square J. B. Murdoch & Go. Wholesale Florists FLORISTS' SUPPLIES 545 Liberty St., PITTSBURG. PA. Long Distance 'Phone 1435 Court. YOUl WE J [ORDERS I ADVERTISING J. STERN & CO. BAMBOO STAKES Best Flowers in the LET US GET TOGETHER REED (SL KELLER 122 West 2Sth St.. New York Florists' Supplies We manufacture all nur Metal Designs, Baskets, Wire Work 4 Novelties and are dealers in Glassware Decorative Greens and Florists' Requisites. H. BAYERSDORFER & CO 50-56 North 4th Street PHILADELPHIA, PA, FLORISTS^ SUPPLIES BEST LIITE II? THE COUNTBY Do not keep your "I" on firms to see them grow or to see if they are full grown, but just glance around at the enterprising florist supply house with everything new for the trade. See us at the convention. 928 Cermantown Av,, ) PHILADELPHIA, PA. Look through the Buyers' Directory and Ready Reference Guide. You will find some good offers there also. SOUTHERN SMILAX Now ready in limited quantities for immediate use. Everything WORTH WHILE in Southern Greens. E. A. BEAVEN, Evergreen, Ala. Lilies, Japanese Plants The Yokohama Nursery Co., Ltd. 3t Barclay Street, New York Boston Market N. F. MCCARTHY & CO. 84 HAWLEY STREET BOsTON. MASS. SEND FOR PRICES Headquarters in Western New York ROSES, CARNATIONS And all kinds of Seaonable Flowers WM. F. KASTIN6 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. Discounts on larger quantities. Write for prices on case lot>. WE HAVE VERY FINE CUT BOX WOOD. DAGGER AND FANCY FERNS. Fresh Northern. $1.00 per 1000. LYRATA, 4. CO 3.00 4.00 3.00 4.00 3.00 4,00 3.00 4.00 3. 00 25.00 2O.O0 8.00 6.00 6.00 d.OO 6.00 4.00 6.00 4.00 6.00 4.00 6.00 4.00 1. 00 •75 30.00 12.00 6.00 3.00 5.00 4.00 5.00 3.00 5.00 3.00 6.00 3.00 6.00 3.00 1.50 • SO 35.00 30.00 13. 00 6.00 6.00 5.00 6.00 5.00 7. CO 5.00 7.00 b.oo 7.00 6.00 3.00 1. 00 PITT3BURa August ao 30.00 15.00 10.00 2.00 6 00 18.00 I3.00 4.00 to to to to 15.00 LO 18.00 3.00 to 4.00 .50 to 3.00 3.00 to 4.00 •50 1.50 15.00 50.00 50.00 ... .to .to to 13. 50 to 40.00 to Geo. A. vSutHerland Co. CUT FLOWERS Florists' Supplies and Letters 34 HAWLEY STREET - - BOSTON Look through the Buyers' Directory and Ready Reference Guide. You will find some good offers there also. 20 WEST 27th ST., N. Y. The KERVAN CO. WHOLESALE DEALERS Fresh cut Palmetto & Cycas Palm Leave--*, Galax, Leu- cotboe, Ferns and Mo&scs. All Decotatiog Evergreens 218 HORTlCULTURt August 'Zo, 1906 List of Advertisers Buyer's Directory and Ready Reference Guide Page Alien Wm. Stuart Co.2it> American Nursery . ..211 Aschmann Godfrey.- ■ 196 Barrows H.H. & Son. 196 Baudisch & Co t96 Bayersdorfer H & C0.217 Beaven, E. A 217 Boddington A. T 212 Boston Flonst Letter Co 2:4 Boston Plate and Win- dow Glass Co 222 Breck Joseph & Sons 212-223 Breitmeyer's J. Sons. 213 Brownell C. W. & C0.223 Budlong J. A 2M Burpee W. A. & C0..212 Carlton H. R. 196 Carrillo & Baldivin...ii)6 Chicago Carnation Co '94 Cochran Mushroom aSpawnCo 212 Conine Nursery Co. F. E. a" Cooke G.H • 213 Cowee A i?* Dilger Wm 217 DreeiH. A. 211-223 EalonH. N 196 Edwards Folding Box Co. =M Elliott Wra. & Sons.. 194 Engelman R. & -Sons 194 Esler J. G 222 Ernest W. H 221 Eyres "I Farquhar R. & J. & Co 312 FenrichJ.S 216 Foley Mfg. Co 224 Ford Bros "6 FromentH. E. 216 Gaedeke August &Co. 194 Grey T.J. & Co 212 Gude Bros. Co sij Gurney Heatei Mfg. Co 223 Guttman Alex. J 216 Guttman & Weber. .-215 Hail Asso. 222 Hammond Paint & Slug Shot Works 212 Heller&Co... 212 Herbert David & Son. 211 Herr A. M 211 Hews A. H. & Co.. ..221 Hicks & Crawbuck ..216 Hilfinger Bros 223 Hitchines & Co 224 Horan E. C 216 Johnson Seed Co 212 Kastin? W. F 217-223 Kervan Co.. The 217 Kessler, P. F 216 Kilbourn R. 211 King Cons. Co 222 Kroeschell Bros 222 Lager & Hurrell 1 96 Lang, Julius 216 Page Langjahr, .Mfred H.. .216 Leuthy A. & Co 196 Lord & Burnham Co. 224 Manley Chas. H 222 , McCarthy N. F 217 McCoiinell Alex 213 McKellar Charles W. 214 McKissick.W. E. ...214 McManusJas 216 Michell H. F. Co. ...212 Michigan Cut Flower Excnaiige 217 Millang Charles 216 Millang Frank 216 Mohz \ 217 Moninger J. C 22a Morehcad Mfg Co. .222 Murdoch J. B.&C0..217 Murray Samuel 213 Niessen Leo. Co 214 Orr Malcolm 196 Palisades Nurseries, an Pennock Samuel S 214 Pentecost S. N 196 Perkins St. Nurseries. 196 Pierson F. R. Co 194 Pierson U Bar Co.... 223 Pittsburg Floral Ex.. 314 Plainfield Nursery ...211 Pierce F. O. Co. •• .223 Pye E. H 194 Rawson W. W.&Co.aai Raynor John 1 216 Reed& Keller 217 Reid F.dw 214 Reinbcrg Peter 214 Robinson H.M.&C0.217 Roehrs Julius Co. 196 Rolkcr August & Sons223 Sander & Son 196 Schmidt J. C.Co... .196 Scollay John A. .-222 Sheridan W. F ai6 Siggers & Siggers ...223 Situations & Wants.. 221 Skidelskv S. S 196 Stem J. & Co 217 Stearns A. T. Lumber Co 221 Sutherland Geo. A. Co 2'7 Thorburn J.M. &C0.196 Thornton Bros. 221 Traendly & Schenck.216 Troy, J. H 211 Velthuys K. 211 Vi^k's Jas. Sons 212 Vose H. W 194 Walsh M. H 194 Warnaar & Co. 194 Waterer John & Sons, ai 1 Watson G. C 221 Weathered Co. 222 Weber V. C 213 Weber H. & Sons 194 Welch Bros 214 Wheeler Wilfrid 194 WildG. H an Winterich C 211 Yokohama Nurseries. 217 Young, Thos. J r 213 Zangen O. V.. Zirngiebel A. Is Your Name In The Above List? If Not, Why Not? 9 READ IT Adyertlsements under this head, one cent a word. Initials count as words. Regular advertisers in this Issue are also listed under this classlBcatlon without charge. Reference to List of Advertisers will Indicate the respective pages. AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENTS. Thos. 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. ARAUCARIAS. Godfrey Aschmann. 1012 Ontario St., Philadelphia. For page see List of Advertisers. ASPARAGUS. A. M. Herr, Lancaster, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. Yalaha Conservatory, Yalaha, Fla. Asparagus Pluniosa Nana and Sprengerl. H W. Vose, Hyde Park, Mass. F(^r page see List of Advertisers. Asparagus Plumosa. 2^1n^ pots. Fine plants. S2.50 per 100. ?20.00 per 1000. Cash with order or good reference. Erie Floral t:o., Erie, Pa., or Wm. F. Kastlug, .S80 Ellioott St., Buffalo, N. Y. ASTERS. W. J. Baker, Philadelphia. Fancy Late. AUSTRIAN AND SCOTCH PINES. The F. E. Conine Nursery Co., Stratford, Conn. For page see List of Advertisers. BAMBOO STAKES. Yokohama Nurseries, 31 Barclay St., N. T. For page see List of Advertisers. BAY TREES. Julius Roehrs Co., Rutherford, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. BERBERIS THUNBERGII. M. T. Twomey, Roslindale, Mass. BOX TREES. Julius Roehrs Co., Rutherford, N. J. For page see Llst^f Advertisers. BULBS AND TUBERS. Joseph Breck & Sons. 47-54 N. Market St. Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. J. M. Thorburn & Co., 33 Barclay St., New York. Lllv Bulbs. For page see List of Advertisers. Yokohoma Nurseries, 3l Barclay St., N. Y. Lily Bulbs. For page see List of Advertisers. A T. BoddingtonT 342 W. 14th St., N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. F R Pierson Co., Tarrytown-on-Hudson, ■ ■ N. Y. Fall Forcing Bulbs. For page see List of Advertisers. CANE STAKES. Wm. Elliott & Sons. New York. For page see List of Advertisers. CARNATIONS. E. H. Pye, Upper Nyack, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. T:hlcago Carnation Co.. JoUet, 111. Field Grown Plants. For page see List of Advertisers. Guttmann & Weber, New York. Carnation Victory. For page see List of Advertisers. S S Pennock. Philadelphia. T^J_1J ^-^ T>ln..<-c ■ • ' Field Grown Plants. CARNATIONS— Continued. H. W. Vose. H.vde Park. Mass. Field Grown Plants. For page see List of Advertisers. August Gaedeke & Co.. Nashua, N. H. Field Grown Plants. For page see List of Advertisers. The F.' McCarthy & Co., 84 Hawley St., Boston. Carnation Flowers Wanted. H. Weber & Sons Co., Oakland, Carnation Mabelle. For page see List of Advertisers. Md. CEMENT BENCHES. W. F. Kasling, Buffalo, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. CONIFERS. John Waterer & Sons, Ltd , American Nursery, Bagsbot, Eug. For page see List of Advertisers. CUPS AND TROPHIES. Thornton Bros., Lawrence, Mass. Fo; page see List of Advertisers. CUT FLOWER BOXES. Folding cut flower boxes, the best made. Write tor list. Holton & Hnnkel Co., Mil- waukee. Wis. Welch Bros., 15 Province St., Boston. J or page see List of Advertisers. Edwards Folding^Box Co., Philadelphia. For page see List of Advertisers. CYCAS STEMS. J. M. Thoibuiii .'^ Co., 33 Barclay St., N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. CYCLAMEN SEEDS. R. & J. Farquhar & Co., 6 & 7 So. Market St., Boston. C. Winterich, Defiance, O. Giant Cyclamen Plants and Seeds. For page see List of Advert i^ers^ O. V. Zangen, Hoboken, N. J. Giant Cyclamen Seeds. For page see List of Advertisers. _ DAHLIAS. David Herbert & Son, Atco, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. DECORATIVE PLANTS. A. Leuthy & Co., Roslindale, Mass For page see List of Advertlsert- Julius Roehrs, Rutherford, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers DRACAENAS. A. Leuthy & Co.. Roslindale, Mass. ELECTRIC CIRCULATOR. Holly-Castle Co.. 170 Summer St., Boston. FERNS. A. Lenthy & Co.. Roslindale, Mass For page see List of Advertisers. U. H. Barrows & Sous. Whltmau, Maas .Ncpliiolepis Whitman!. For page see List of Advertisers S. Skldelsky, 824 N. 24th St., Phlla. Wbltmanll Fern. For page see List of Advertisers. H. N. Eaton, So. Sudbury, Mass. Boston Ferns. For page see List of Advertisers. FICUS PANDURATA. Robert Craig Co.. 49th & Market Sts., Philadelphia. ■, . ,-, George E. Buxton, Nashua, N. H. Field Grown Plants. FLORAL PHOTOGRAPHS. Floral Photographs. Foley's 226-228 1-2 Bowery New York. FLORISTS' FERTILIZER. A sample 100-lh. bag of Blatchford's Plant Grower and Land Renovator Fer- tilizer only $2.75. It Is composed solely of pure rose growers' bone meal, nitrate of soda, Peruvian guano, sulphate of am- monia, sulphate of potash and gypsum. In the correct proportions. For benches ana potting plants, roses, carnations, lilies, mums, etc.. It has never been surpassed. Address J. W. Barwell, Blatchford's Calf Meal, Animal and Poultry Foods, Fertil- izers, Karbo Dip. Seeds, etc., Waukegan, 111. Established at Leicester, England, In 1800. August 25, 1906 HORTICULTURE 219 FLORISTS' LETTERS. Bm-.oq Florist Letter Co.. 84 Hawley St., Boston, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. G. A. Sutherland Co.. 34 Hawle7 St., Boston, Mass. For page eee List o( Advertisers. FLORISTS' SUPPLIES. H. M. Robinson & Co.. 811 Province St., Boston, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. H. Bayersdorter & Co., PblladelpUa, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. The Kervan Co., 20 W. 27th St., N. Y. Decorative Evergreens. For page see List of Advertisers. N. F. McCarthy & Co.. 84 Hawley St.. Boston, Mass. 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 Uberty St. Pittsburg, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. S. S. Pennock. Philadelphia. For page see List of Advertisers. J. Stern & Co . 1928 Germantown Ave., 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. Breitmeyer's Sons, Miami & Gratiot Aves., Detroit, Mich. For page see List of Advertisers. TtoB. 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 of Advertisers. Gude Bros. Co., 1214 F St., Washington, D. C. For page see List of Advertlaere. Samuel Murray, 1017 Broadway. Kausas City, Mo. 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. 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. Ray Bros., Elk Park, ISf. C. GERANIUMS. A. M. Herr, Lancaster, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. GLADIOLI. Arthur Cowee, Meadowvale Farm. Berlin. N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. John Lewis"l?hiidsr Floral Park. N. Y. Gladiolus Blooms. GLASS. Boston Plate & Window Glass Co., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. G. C. Watson, 9th & M.nrket Sts.. Phila. For page see List of Advertliiers. Glass. Freuch and American "White Rose" brand. Stenzel Glass Co.. 2 Hud- son St., New Yc-k. GLAZING POINT. H. 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. U-Bar Co., 1 Madison Square, New York. Plerson For page see List of Advertisers. Hitehiugs & Co., 1170 Broadway, New York. For page see List of Advertisers. A. T. Stearns Lumber Co., Neponset. BostoiT. For page see List of Advertisers. King Construction Co.. N. Tonawanda, N. Y. For page see LLst of Advertisers. J. C. Monlnger Co.. 117 East Blackhawk^U, 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. Chas. H^ Mauley, Premier Mfg. Worksi St. Johns, Mich. For page see List of Advertisers. GREENHOUSE HOSE^ Mineralized i;iil.l>er Co.. IS Cliff St., New York. Anchor Greenhouse Hose. HARDY FERNS AND SUPPlTeS. H. M. Robinson & Co.. 8-11 Province St., Boston, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. The KervaU 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 Ll.st of Advertisers. E. A. Beaven, Evergreen, Ala. Fadeless Sheet Moss: Lyrata. For page see List of Advertisers. L. B. Brague, Hinsdale, Mass. Hardy Cut Ferns. HARDY HERBACEOUS PLANTS. Bobbink & Atkins, Rutherford, N. J. 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. Plersou 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. John A. Scollay, 73 & 75 Myrtle Ave., Brooklyn, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Gurney Heater Mfg. Co., 188-200 Franklin St., Cor. Pearl, Boston, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. Kroeschell Bros., 35 Erie St., ChlcagoT For page see List of AdYertl-gers. Herendeen Mfg. Co., Geneva. N. Y. Fnrman Boilers. Johnston Heating Co., 1133 Broadway, New York. 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. T. For page see List of Advertisers. INSECTICIDES. Hammond's Paint & S. S. Works, Fishklll, N. Y. Horicum. For page see List of Advertisers. JAPANESE PLANTS. Yokohama Nurseries, 31 Barclay St.. N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. KENTIAS. Godfrey Aschmaun. 1012 Ontario St., Philadelphia. For page see List of Advertisers. KOSTER'S BLUE SPRUCE. J. H. TYoy, New Uochellf. N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. LANDSCAPE ARTIST. William Plumb. 1133 Broadway, New York. LEADING RETAIL FLORISTS. Alex. McCounell. New Vork. Foj^ Piige see List of Advertisers. TbomaH Young. Jr., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. b red <:. Weber. 4K2ti Olive St.. St. Louis. Mo. For page see U.st of Advertisers. J. lireiimeyer'j< lions, 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 si'e List of Advertisers. Gude Bros. Co., 1214 F SL, Washington, D. C. JTor page see List of Advertisers. Eyres, 11 N. Pearl St., Albany, N. Y. For Dage see List of Advertisers. Mills, the Florist, Jacksonville. Fla. Telegraph or mail orders promptly filled. Long distance telephone connections. LILIUM HARRISII. F. R. Plerson Co., Tarrytown-on-HiulsoD. N. Y. For page see List of Advert i MANETTI STOCK^ IT. Frank Darrow. 2(i Barclay St., New York. Importer. For page see List of Advertisers. MASTICA. F. O. Pierce Co.. 170 Fulton St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Joseph Breck & Sons. 47-54 N. Market St., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. MOREHEAD RETURN TRAP. Moorehead Mfg. Co.. Detroit, Mich. For page sec List of Advertisers. MUSHROOM SPAWN. Cochran Mushroom & Spawn Co.. 911 Chemical Bldg., St. I.ouls, Mo. For page see List of Advertlxers. Johnson Seed Co., 217 Market St.. Pblla. For page see List of Advertisers. NARCISSI. Warnaar & Co.. Sassenhelm. Holland. For page see List of Advertisers. NURSERY STOCK. John Waterer & Sons, Ld., American Nursery, Bagsbot, England. For page see List of Advertisers. ORCHID PLANTS. Lager & Hurrell. Summit, N. J. For page see J.jst of^dvertlsers. Sander. St. Albans, England. Importers. Exporters, Growers, Bybridlata. For page see List of Advertisers. Julius Roebrs Co.. Rutherford, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. Carrillo & Baldwin, Secaucus. N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. PALMS. A. Lentby & Co., Roslindale. Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. PANSY SEED. Johnson Seed Company, I'hiladelphia, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. II. F. MIohell Co.. lOlS Market St.. Phila. Pansy and Cyclamen Seed. For page see List of Advertisers. Augustus ZIrnglebel, Needhnm. Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. PATENTS. SIggers & Siegers. Washington, D. C. Patents. Trade Marks, and Copyrights. 25 years' active practice. For page see List of Advertisers. 220 HORTICULTURE. August 'io, 1906 PEONIES. Gilbert H. Wild, sarcoxie, Mo. For page see List of Advertisers. Warnaar & Co., Sussenlielm, Hoiland. For page see List of Advertisers. H. A. Dreer, Ptiiiadelptiia. Herbaceous Peonies. For page see List of Advertisers. Fine collection of Best Peonies. Com- Dlete Peony and Phlox Manuals, 25 cents each. C. S. Harrison's Select Nutoery, York, Nebr. POINSETTIAS. S N. Pentecost. Cleveland, O. For page see List of Advertisers. POT HANGERS. Pot hangers, Kramer's $1 doz. by exp., S1.25 by mall. 1. N. Kramer & Son, Cedar Baplds, la. PRIMULAS. Prlmnla Obc. Grandiflora. 4 In. pots. {6 per 100. Cash, please. A. Relyea & Son, FoDghlseepsle, N. Y. PUTTY. Beni. Hammond, Flshklll on Hudson. N. Y. Twemlow's Old English Glazing Putty. 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. E. U. Pye, Upper Njack, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. The DlngeeConard Co., West Grove. Pa. Roses on Own Roots. "American Beauties, 2-ln., $55.00; 3-ln., $80.00 1000. Cash. J. Henry Bartram, Lansdowne. Pa. ^_^ Koses. Baby Rambler, the strongest dor- mant stock in the country, $20.00 per 100; 2 1-2 In. pot plants, $7.00 per 100, $65.00 per 1000. Brown Bros. Co., Rochester, N. Y. 1000 plants grafted Maids, 3 Inch pots, fine stock, 20(10 plants Richmond, own roots, 3 inch pots, very fine plants. Price $10.00 per hundred, while they last. Cash with order. Robert Simpson, Clifton, N. J. SEEDS. T. J. Grey & Co., 32 So. Market St. Boston, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. ■ Joseph BTeck & Soas, 61 and 52 N. Market St., Boston. Mass. For page see List of Advertisers W. Atlee Burpee & Co., Philadelphl*. For page see List of Advertisers. J. M. Thorburn & Co., 33 Barclay St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. H. F. Michell Co., 1018 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. A. T. Boddlngton, 342 W. 14th St., N. Y. For page see List of AdTertlsers. James Vlck's Sons, Rochester, N. T. For page see List of Advertisers^ FLORISTS' SUPPLIES — Continued. Live Sphagnum moss, orchid peat and orchid baskets always on hand. Lager & Hurrell, Summit, N. J. W. W. Rawson & Co.. 5 Union St. .Boston. Conrad Appel. Darmstadt, Germany, Es- ab. 1789. High Grade Grass, Clover, and Tree Seeds. SEED CASES— MICE PROOF, Heller & Co., Montpeller, O. For page see List of Advertisers. SIEVES AND SCREENS. Hub Wire Works. 13 Devonshire St.. Boston. SMILAX. J. C. Schmidt Co., Bristol, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. SPHAGNUM MOSS. C. W. Brownell & Co.. Walden, N. Y. Peat. Moss .niid Silver Sand. For page see List of Advertisers. SPIRAEA. Warnaar & Co., Sassenheim. Holland. For page see List of Advertisers. STEAM TRAP. E. Hlppard, Yonngstown, O. STEVIAS. Stevia serrata, true, winter blooming, strong bushv. ready to shift, 3 1-2 in. pots, $5.00 per 100; $45.00 per 1000. Asparagus Snrengeril, 2 Inoh. very strong. $2.50 per 100; $20.00 per iOOO. Dean Ferris, Peeks- kill. N. Y STRAWBERRY PLANTS. Wilfrid Wheeler, Concord, Mass. Pot Grown. VEGETABLE PLANTS. Plainfleld Nursery, Plalnfield, Ind. For page see List of Advertisers. VENTILATING 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 Advertisers. Hltchings & Co., 1170 Broadway, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. John A. Scollay, 73-75 Myrtle Ave., Brooklyn, N. Y. For page se» 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. The Chicago Lifter. J. C. Monlnger Co.. 421 Hawthorne Aye., Chicago. VIOLETS. H. R. Carlton, WinougUby, O. Violet, Gov. Herrick. For page see List of Advertisers. J. C. SchruidTCo., Bristol, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. Malcolm Orr. N. Sangns, Mass. Violets, Lady Campbell. 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. WOOD LABELS. Dayton Fruit Tree Label Co.. Dayton, O. For Nurserymen and Florists. WHOLESALE FLORISTS. Boston. N. F. McCarthy & Co., 84 Hawley St., Boston. For page see List of Advertlaers. George A. Sutherland Co., 34 Hawley St., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. Welch Bros., 15 Province St., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. Buffalo. Wm F. Kasting, 383-87 Ellicott St., Bnf- falo, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Chicago. J. A. Endlong, 37 Randolph St.. Chicago. For page see List of Advertisers Chas.W. McKeliar, 51 Wabash Av., Chicago. For page see List of Advertisers. Peter Belnberg, 51 Wabash Av., Chicago. For page see List of Advertisers. Cincinnati. Ohio Cat Flower Co., 129 E. 3d St. Detroit. WHOLESALE FLORISTS— Continued. New Yorkc. Wm. Stuart Alien Co.. 53 W. 28th St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. J S. Fenrich, 110 W. 28th St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Ford Bros.. 48 West 28th St., New York. For nage^ee^Llgt 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 West 2Sth St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Michigan Cut Flower Exchange, 38 & 40 Miami At. Wm. Dllger, mgr. For page see List of Advertisers. Philip F. Kessler, 55 W. 26th St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Julius Lang, 53 West 30th 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. Millang, 50 West 29th St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Frank Millang, 55-57 W. 26th St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. A. Moltz, 55-57 W. 26th St.. New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Perkins & Schumann, 50 W. 28th St.. N. Y. For page see List^ of Advertisers. John I.TtaynorTlETw. 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. Philadeipiiia. W. E. McKIssick, 1221 Filbert St., Phila- delphia, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. Leo Nlessen Co., 1217 Arch St., Phlla- delphia. Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. S. S. Peunock, 1612-18 Ludlow St., Phila- delphia, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. Edward Reld, 1526 Banstead St., Phiiadel- 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. CYCLAMEN SEED. Henrv F. Michell Co.. Philadelphia. For "page see List of Advertisers. FIELD GROWN CARNATIONS; VIOLETS. U. Engelman & Son, Pittsfleld, Mass. I'-or page see List of Advertisers. FLOWERING PLANTS. Baudlscli & Co.. Union Mill, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. FRENCH FREESIAS. Wm. Elliott & Sons. •201 Fulton St.. New York. For page see List of Advertisers. HARDY PERENNIALS. The Palisades Nurseries. Sparklli. N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. SMILAX PLANTS. R. Killjourn, Clinton, N. Y. I'or page see List of Advertisers. SOUTHERN SMILAX. E. A. Bfaven, Evergreen. Ala. For page sec List of .\rlvertlserb. August 25, 1906 horticulture: 221 FLORISTS' HAIL ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA. Summary of the Secretary's Report for Year Ending August 1st, 1906. The 1.416 members of the Florists' Hail Association of America on Aug. 1, 1906. insured glass as follows: Single thick glass, 5,011.030; double thick glass, 13,676,665; extra one-half single thick glass, 731,245; extra one- half double thick glass, 1,724,04;»; extra whole single thick glass, l,340.2;i2; ex- tra whole double thick glass, 3,80u,914; amount paid for losses from Aug. 1, 1905. to Aug. 1. 1906. $4,612.51, being equivalent to an insurance upon 25.056,546 square feet of glass. The total receipts for the year ending Aug. 1, 1906, as per treasurer's report, have been $18,744.50. The total expenditure as per treas- urer's report has been $8,244.66. The cash balance at the close of the year is $15,150.49, of which $2,709.92 be- longs to the reserve fund for future in- vestment, leaving $12,440.57 on hand for the emergency fund. The reserve fund now consists of $13,400. invested in excellent securi- Fine Silver Cups and Tropliies For Exhibition Awards, Sporting Events, etc. FINEST ASSORTMENT IN THE COUNTRY FROM THE BEST MANUFAC- TURERS AND AT LOW EST PRICES. THORNTON BROS. LAWRENCE, MASS. ARE YOU GOING- . TO BUILD? I am interested in a glass factory. I want to hear from you before placing your order for glass. I think I can put you in the way of saving some money. State (luaniily, quality, and size wanted. Not in the Trust ADIiRKSS George C. Watson DOBSON BLDG,, 9th AND MARKET ST. PHILADELPHIA - - PENN. «B- Remember this factory is NOT in the TRUST and has a tree ioot. Standard Flower , . POT5 I*RIVAa^K^ OAW 13 E; IV h: 1« WE wish to announce that we have established a department for securing positions for such that require them. Our services are absolutely free. We also wish to establish a complete up to date directory of those who are in employment. In order to accomplish this successfully, we require the assistance of every reader of this paper. If you will kindly send us your name linked with that of your employer, also of those whom you know, we would consider it a great favor. AdTess W. W. RAWSON & Co., 5 Union St., BOSTON, MASS. ties, nearly all of which would com- mand a premium, and $2,709.92 cash, making a total reserve fund on hand Aug. 1, 1906, of $16,109.92. Sixty-eight losses, representing a breakage of 37,321 square feet of single thick glass and 21,046 square feet of double thick glass have been paid dur- ing the year. 1,019 losses have been adjusted since the organization of the Association, in- volving a total expenditure of a little over $101,000. A series of hail storms in Central New York, Northern New Jersey, East- ern Pennsylvania and Delaware, did large damage, but the members ot the F. H. A., with two exceptions, were not touched. The apparent danger last year of an extra assessment did not materialize, and the Association commences the new year with a handsome balance both in reserve and emergency funds. The unadjusted losses at the close of the year will aggregate less than $500, which is the only liability of the As- sociation. By addressing the secretary a dupli- cate of any adjustment of loss can be obtained by any member of the Asso- ciation at any time. In these days of insurance investiga- tion it might be well to mention that the F. H. A. has never paid a cent for oiBce rent, fuel or light, and that the officials of the Association are both ready and willing at any time to give an account ot their stewardship. JOHN G. ESLER, Secretary. If your greenhouses are within 500 miles of the Capital, write us, we can save you money W. H, ERNEST, 2S!h and M Streets, WASHINGTON, D. C. GREENHOUSES BUILDING AND PROJECTED. New. Stockbridge, JIass.— L. Bangs, one house. Woodsville, N. H.— G. S. Hamsburg, one house. Watertown. Conn.— C. W. Jackson, one house. Additions. Fulton, N. Y.— C. B. Wetherby, one house. N. Easton, Mass.— J. H. Leach, one house Jamaica Plain, Mass.— John Smiley, one house. Nashville, Tenn.— Park Commission, one house. Milwaukee, Wis.— Emil Welke, one house. 21x82. N. Bridgeton. Me.— C. L. Chadbourne. one house, 20x50. Saginaw, Mich.— W. Roethke Floral Co., range of houses. Montreal. Can— Harris & Hopton. one house, 20x100, one house, 18x98. LIST OF PATENTS. Issued August 7, 1906. 828,084. Glazing of Horticultural and Other Structures. Etienne Bouteille, Paris, France. Issued August 14, 1906. 828,452. Weed Extractor. Henry Barry, Chicago, 111. •S28.646. Lawn Rake. Emil R. Fred- erick, Holland, Mich. WANTS, FOR SALE, ETC. Advertisements in this column one cent a w?ord. Initials count as words. Cash with order. FOU SALE— Five greenliouses containing 5.000 feet ot glass, bot water beat. Town water. One acre of land. 10 minutes' walk from depot: 1 minute from electrics. Near. churcbes, stores and schools. For particu- lars writo A. F. Belcher, ICoxboro, Mass. FOR SALE OR RENT— Place estab- lished twent.T years, good local trade: no competition; town six thousand Inhabitants. One acre I:uk1. groenhonses covering seven thousand feet, with or without stock: 75 sashes. 3xC.. Houses heated by two No. 7 Furman steam boilers. A. S. Lamb, Wlnchendon, Mass. SITUATION WANTED— By gardener and florist: German: married: age 38. Experi- enced In everv branch of horticulture, also orchids. P. Wenzel, 20 N. Peach St.. Phil- adelphia. Pa. SITUATION WANTED— As private gar- dener on place where there Is a range of greenhouses. Best of references. Over 7 years in last place. Expert rose grower. "Married. Address J. J., care HORTICUL- TURE. WANTED— Boy about 16 or 18 to do general work aroiuid greenhouses. Good wa.Kes and good chance to work Into rose hoiises. R. Miller, rose grower. East Brookfield, Mass. WANTED— To buy or lease, with privi- lege of purchase, one or two greenhouses with one acre or more of land. New Eng- land preferred. State terms. Address, L. M., care HORTICULTURE, 11 Hamil- ton Place, Boston. Mass. WANTED— Young man. 22 to 26, to work In greenhouses; $53.00 per month. Reply to E. D. B., Office of HORTICUL- TURE. WANTED — Young, single man for fralt range. Palms and Violet Houses. Wages $-•0.00. Reply to E. J. C, Office of HOR- TICULTURE. WANTED — Y'oung single man for Green- house, wbo understands grapes. Wages $35.00 and board. Reply to R. M. C, Of- tlce of HORTICULTURE. WANTED— Assistant for rose houses, with one or two years' experience. Holieit .Miller, rose ^'inuer. Knst Brookfleld. Mass. 22J, HORTICULTURi: August :.'5, 1906 YOUR GREENHOUSE should be properly constructed with the BEST HATERIAL if you wish to grow the best grade of stock. I-'or forty years the JOHN C. MONINGER CO. have been foremost in the manufacture of greenhouse material and \ou should write for our catalogue and prices when in need of anything. I -t- s i I ♦ 117 E. Blackhawk Street, CHICAGO I »4«4«>«4«4*^«i4 In a Premier Greenhouse — all good points are conibineti. There's durability, artistic appearance, ease of erection — and — ease of REerection. It's a better house than is usually built; the price is ONE THIRD of that usually charged. Send for booklet A'o. G-^S. Chas. H. Manley, Premier Mfg. Works, St. Johns, Mich. V HOT BED SASH '^"^ '^'" PECKY CYPRESS BENCH LUMBER Greenhouse Boiler, 35 Erie Street. CHICAGO. GREENHOUSES ERECTED AND EQUIPPED COMPLETE IF DESIRED Write for Circular "D" and Prices The A. T. STEARJIS LUMBER CO. NEPON8ET, BOSTON, MASS. K TONAWANDA. N.V. BOSTON PLATE & WINDOW GLASS CO. GREENHOUSE GLASS German and American 261 to 287 A St., BOSTON 20-22 Canal St. Look through the Buyers' Directory and Ready Reference Guide. You will find some good offers there also. MOREHEAD RETURN TRAP Keeps your steam heating system free from condensation. Returns water to boiler whether located above or below coils. SAVES FUEL, EQUIPMENT. LABOR AND REPAIRS. Send for Citalogue. 1045 Grand River Ave. DETROIT, MICH. Boilers luiic .i iiic i^e-^i lu.iien.il , ^hcll, firebox sheets and heads ut steel: water space all around front, sides and back. Write for information. WEATHERED COHPANY BOX 789, NEW YORK GREENHOUSE BUILDING AND HEATING Send for Catalogue. SEND FOR CATALOGUE OF SCOLLAY HOT WATER and STEAM BOILERS JOHN A. SCOLLAY 73 and 75 Mjrtle Arenue BOROUGH OF BROOKLYN, N. 1. OiTI NOW IS THK TIME TO INSURE TOUR (iLASS AGAINST DAMAGE BY HAIL* For particulars address John O, Emiat*, Saddto Rlwm^, Mm ■/. August 25, 1906 iUllllllliilllllllllllillllllllllllllllllllllllllll£ ImasticaI I For Glazing Greenhouses | Manufacmred only i-y E F. 0. PIERCE COMPANY = = 170 Fulton Street, New York E ^ Agencies in all the Principal Cities S « of the Uniied States and Canada. S E WRITE FOR CIRCULAR = I JOSEPH BRECK&SONSI I BOSTON, MASS. = = DISTRIBUTORS FOR NEW ENGLAND, = .^iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiR Send othtr busines* direct to Washington. Saves time and ii'sures better service. Personal attention guaranteed. Twcntj'-five years' active service. SPECIALTY: "Working on the Failures of Others." SIGGERS & SIGGERS PATENT LAWVEkS Box 9, National Union Buiidlng Washington. D. C. We have on hand large quantities of Orchid Peat, Rotted Peat, Azalea Peat, Leaf-Mould, Live Sphag;num Moss for ( irchids, Silver Sand, Qreen Clump Moss, etc. Also Baled Moss for Design Work and Nursery ; 5 and 10 Bbl. Bales. Secure the best at the lowest prices. Samples gratis. Jobbers' list on application. C. W. BROWNELL&CO. WALDEN, N. Y. STANDARD FLOWER POTS Packed in small crates, easy to handle. " ' Price per crate I20 7 in. pots in crate$4.30 608 " " 3.00 HAND MADE 48 g in. pntsin crate $3,60 48 10 " " 4.80 24 :i '* " 3.60 24 12 " " 4.80 IS 14 *' " 4.80 . — 6 16 " " 4.50 Seed pans, same price as pots. Send for j.nce list of Cylinders for Cut flowers. Hanging Baskets, Lawn Vases etc. Ten percent, off for cash with nr-Ir. Address HUflngfer Bros.,Pottery,Fort Edward.N.Y. August Rolker & Sons, Agts., 31 Barclay St., N. If. City. Price per crate 1500 2 in. pots in crate $4- 88 1500 jK " 5-'5 1500 aK " " e.oo 1000 3 *' '* 5.00 800 3H '■ " 5.80 5°o» " 4-SO 3205 " 4.51 1446 " .16 **^*-^***^* Holds Glass Firmly See tho Point * PEERLESS ' OIsElne I'olnta are th«b««t. * No rights or '.^ft*. Box of * 1.000 [.oinu 7&0U. po»tp»td. > HENBT A. DKEER, I I 714 fhfr.tDot Ht., Pfcl1».,P». ' re»Tew»we^»ee« ^******^^ H Olft^Tl C U LTU RE 223 YOU CAN'T DENY that the essence of all plant growth is light ; the more light the quicker and more abundant 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 build- ing U-Bar houses- -the lightest house built. WE ARE THE SOLE MAKERS OF U-BAR GREENHOUSES PIERSON U=BAR COMPANY Designers and Builders U-BAR GREENHOUSES Metropolitan BIdg., 4th Ave. and 23rd St. NEW YORK For HEATING ANY Description OF Building by Steam or hot Water ©iBKiKisv Ki@:ST@K iMiiaEaa!rBa(gW)BnKi@<§@o NEW YORK OFFICE I" FIFTH AVE 74 FRANKLIN ST. BOSTON . BOSTON OFFICE REMOVED TO ISS 200 FU.\NKr,IN ST.. COR. PEARL. Indestructible fireen House Bench f liuiit i,ii>/ti ih, run lui.ni. The materia! used in construciioa consists ol ccnicnl, gra\cl and sand with re enforcements. .A. cement bench lasts a life time, constructed so it can be moved any lime and anywhere. All work guaranteed. Cost within leach of cvc^y florist. Study carefully the advantaees over wood or other material used for greenhouse benching. Estimates gladly furnished upon application by civing us the exact dimensions of the benches you mignt want lo rcbuila or put in new houses. Manufactured and sold by WM. F. KASTING, ''"'■i^W'^lVX^'r'' (Sole Owner of Polenti 2-24 \ M O K T 1 C U L ■! J R E August 25, 1906 AND We Believe You Understand that when we say Hitchings & Company can build the best house, it's understood that all the details must of course be right — right materials, right paint, right putty, all that's right in the right sort of a house — the finished perfect house is our plea — the kmd of house you ought to have and that we make it our business to see that you get. HITCHINGS AND CO. GREENHOUSE DESIGNERS AND BUILDERS. Manufoclur- rs of Heulinii "nd \>DlllaIln|i A ppoti-lus. 1170 Broadway, NEW YORK. I T ANI>< Itttittlttt IT'S AS GOOD AS GOOD INSURANCE One of our Iron Frame Houses — an insurance against repair cosi> — thai yearly drag that pulls so on the owners of the wooden houses. 1 hen when you do have repairing lo do — some fitleen or twenty years 'rom now — it's an easy proposition — it will be the woo * only — the iron frame will stand there (or half a century without a tap done to it. We believe in insuraoce against rep^ns — wt beii- ve in buildine on the half centiirv plan. We believe * you will belie%e it after vou really go i to this Iron Frame matter in e.irnc^t. Lord & Burntiam Co. GREENHOUSE DESIGNERS and MANUFACTURERS 1133 tHOAOWAy, cor. 26th Street. N. ». Boston B'ancli: 81 9 Iremont Building tttttttttt k & f> CDCC ^nill/FNIR *""^ ""^ '""^ '"''" **' "-^ *'^*^ co.ipon below with _\ our name and address ' '»^t OUUIr^lf/n and Ret S()u\enir worth h .ving and keeping FOLEY MFG. CO., CHICAGO GREENHOUSE MATERIALS QUALITY, WORKIVIANSHIP AND VALUE GUARANTEED .M.^PE FRO.M THE BEST LOUISIANA RED CYPRESS Sun Cured, Air Dried, Free-From Sap. — Heart Cypress Posts, Hot Bed Sash FOLEY VENTILATING APPARATUS UNEQUALLED Glass in Car Lots or Less at Wholesale, Various Iron Fittings and Specialties. Send an Outline or Rough Sketch of Your Proposed Improvements, and let Our Architects and Draughtsmen flake Plans and Submit Them for Your Consideration. GET OUR ESTIMATES, PLANS AND SUGGESTIONS. ILLUSTRATED CATALOGUE POSTPAID SPECIAL OFFER To any wide-awake Florist sending us this coupon before Sept. 15, we will send a very useful article which will be appreciated. Foley Mk;. Co., Chicaco— Send me your FREE SOUVENIR. My range- of gla?s comprises an area of square feet. Name .•\lll)KESS. FOLEY MANUFACTURING CO., 47l W. 22d St., Chicago t to /^>^_ flORISrfFlANrSMAIV, ^tM^CAPE Garde N£, 3q/To//, Mass. ^udjcr/ph'on, ^10 Oj 226 HO R T I C U LTU R E. September 1, 1906 AT DAYTON Nothing in the great exhibition hall received the attention from the public that was accorded the nOST BEAUTIFUL OF ALL FERNS WHITMANI Thousands of plants could have been sold at retail on the spot had we been in that business, but we are not. '^^ '• -.k w Its dissemination is in tite hands of the FLORISTS OF AMERICA And we are supplying the stock as fast as we can The fact that this fern never reverts to type and will continue IN PERFECT CON- DITION LONGER THAN ANY OTHER FERN as a window plant in store or dwelling insures for it an uninterrupted sale and no florist can afford to say he has none to sell. THE DEMAND AT WHOLESALE IS ENORMOUS AND THOSE WHO WANT STOCK THIS FALL SHOULD Order at Once. Orders filled strictly in rotation Plants in 2 1-2 inch pots, $25 per 100; $200 per 1000. In 5 inch pots, $1 each ; 6 inch, $1.50 each ; 8 inch, $5. H. BARROWS & SON WHITMAN, MASS. H. September 1, 1906 horticulture: 227 HERBACEOUS P/EONIES ^^^^^^^^\ P ^ ^^ 1 r ^v '4 • ^ ■II lU h fli HERBACEOUS P.tONY FESTIVA MAXIMA We begin harvesting Paeonies early in September and will be ready to execute all orders by the middle of the month. If you are interested in this class of stock and have not received our special offer with mteresting prices we shall be pleased to mail a copy on application. HENRY A. DREER, 714 chestnut St.. Philadelphia, Pa. John Waterer & Sons, k^ AMERICAN NURSERY BACSHOT, ENGLAND have the finest sfock 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. BEGONIAS, "Qloire de Lorraine" and "Turnford Hall", very strong, 2': inch pots, $15.00 per 100; 3 inch, $25.00 per 100; 4 inch, $40.00 per 100 PANDANUS VEITCHII, 12 to 14 inches high from top of soil, $75.00 per 100 .. .. 18 " 24 " " $100.00 " <• .. 24 " 26 " " " " " " $150.00 " ADlANTUn FARLEYENSE, fine specimens . . $1.00, $1.50 to $2.00 each .' " 2;4 inch, fine stuff .... $15.00 per 100 Cash with order from unlnnnon correspondents. G-uod valve guaranteed. J. A. PETERSON IVIcHenry A\^en\je - ^A/■est■vvoocl - Cincinnati, O. Now is the titn« to place your order for bulbs which will insure you getting named va- Queen Victoria ithe ct^ld storage tl' wer) S^-f^HJ j rieties m any .luantuy: delivery to be made this fall pro iv/rs. DAHLIAS. per liHi. Pestlva M«xima, Sill i>" per l<«i. Frag. r«n5 (the hloom producer). ?6.(hi piv 100. For liHHi r;ites or other varieties, writi'. GILBERT H. WILD, SAROOXIE. MO . or early spring. DAVID HERBERT & SON, Succtssors to L. K. Peacock, Inc. A.TCO, I«.J. ARTHUR GOWEE GLADIOLUS SPECIALIST Meadowvale Farm \\.\S UNDKR CULTIVATION OVER lOO ACRES COMPRISl.SG The Best Mixtures, Collections and Named Varieties in Existence. Write lor 1906 Catalog MY GIANT CYCLAMEN ARE AHFAD IN GROWTH AND FLOvMHi Bloodred. Carmine, Pink. Purewhite, White with Carmine Eye. tiach color separate. Tr. Pkt. Ji.oo. looo seeds. $6.oo. An even mixture of the above 5 colors, Tr. Pkt, 75c.; 1000 seeds, $5 00. Silver Leaved New Hybrids With scini-dnuble flowers. Tr. Pkt. $1.00; 1000 -ecds, $10. CO. Snowball New, the real purewhite and largest in existen. e. Tr. Pkt. $1.00; 1000 seeds, $ s-oo. For larger quantities. Special Quotations OV.ZANGEN, Seedsman, HOBOKEN. N. J. CYCLAMEN GIANT My own strain, selected from only exhibition flowers 4 in. plants at $12.00 and $18.00 per 100 Setrd of .ibrn e strain, $' ,00 per i->-'i C. WINTERICH, Cyclamen Specialist, DEFIANCE, OHIO We Need Room We offer good plants at reasonable pru es. DIGITALIS gloxlni««lor«... 60c. per 100 VINCA, mi.vec*, Cro>e wliite with red eye, pure white) a>4 in. po's J2.00 per 1 00 •'^!r.''n'-.*.°'".^^.":."'".: »2.S0 per .00 BAUDISCH & CO. Union Hill, New Jersey SMILAX PLANTS SiMHR l.uvhy pi Mits many times cut b.ick, and ready for a sliiil. 2-ln pots $1 00 per 100; $9 00 per 1000 3 in. pots 2 00 " " 18 00 " ISeedlings from fiats ■ ■ • 4.00 " " Have c.own sniilax pi ints for the trade 1 8 years and never had liner stock, ."samp cs lo cents. R. KILBOURN, Clinton, N.Y. R' GERANIUMS OOTED CUTTINGS (or fall deliver)- in any quan- tity. Orders solicited now. Send lor list. Smiia\, Pli.mosvs, Rodustus and Sprexgerii. C.arefvilly grown: ready June 15th to September 15II1, at moderate prices. Send for list. ALBERT M. HERR. LANCASTER, PA. KOSTER'S BLUE SPRUCE Perfect specimens, 5 to 9 feet high, transplanted ; write for prices J. H. TROYTncw Rochelle, N. Y. Look through the Buyers' Directory and Ready Rrference Guide. You will find some good offers there also. 228 tlOKTlCULTURi: September 1, 1906 CARNATION GROWERS We are the Largest Buyers of Cut Carnations in the United States. Will buy your entire stock, and pay you the highest wholesale market price for twelve months, or will buy any proportion of a total cut, the same to be delivered to us at all times. Only good stock will be considered. Write us at once. N. F. McCarthy & co. Wholesale Buyers of Cut Flowers 84 HAWLEY STREET, BOSTON, MASS. »^%^^<^>«>^»»^»»<^»i>^«»^»Wi^iw<(% ix^n>^%^wo%'»^^i^.«-<-Br>»'««r^scor>'«'«. FIELD GROWN CARNATION PLANTS [ carnation plants WHITE, PINK,- Per loo -LaJy Hountiful, favorite white. $7.00 Wliite Lawson 7 iK) - Mrs. TlKimas W. Lawson ... 6 00 Enchantressi 7.0^»MwM»^N«t^iM^^— SURPLUS STOCK We offer the following varieties in strong divisions from two to five eyes each. PER Peonies WE HAVE THE LARGEST AND MOST SELECT STOCK IN THE WORLD. Send for our 1906 Calafogut niXED PINKS, and MIXED, all Colors The cottage GARDENS CO., (Ltd.) QUEENS, NY. NAME ACHILLEA ALBA MJLFUREA ALICE de JULVECOURT CHARLES VERDIER DUC de WELLINOTON DUCHESSE de NEnOURS ( iaLERINQi I FE4T1VA MAXITA OOLDEN HARVEST MUriEl CARNEA n.TE. COSTE nnE. MUVSSART NLI PLUS ULTRA QUEEN VICTORIA RUBRA TRiUaPHANS OPF. RUHRA fl pi. COLOR Blush White Lemon Yellow Salmon Pink Caniiiic Sulphur White Pink, Tinted Lilac White Tn-Color Cherry Pink Rose Delicate Pink Bright Rose White Crimson Deep Crimson PER KM) $8.U B. Wiegand, 1610 N. Illi- nois St LOUISVILLE, KY.— F. L. Schuiz, Jr., 1325 Cherokee Rd. MONTREAL — William Cooper, 338 St. James St NEWPORT, R. 1. — David Mcintosh, Ledge Road. PHILADELPHIA, PA. — George C. Watson, Dobson BIdg., 9th and Market St. SAN FRANCISCO, CAL. — Luther Monnette, 866 Im- bella St, Oakland, Cal. TOLEDO, O. — J. L. Schiller, 929 Prouty Ave. WASHINGTON, D. C. — James J. Harty, 14th and H Streets, N. W. 230 HORTICULTURE September 1. 1906 WELCH BROS. BOSTON, MASS. WILL MOVE TO 226 Devonshire St OCTOBER 1st. ORCHIDS Largml Importers, ILrpiirlrrs, Grouers atitl IIijhriilixtH hi llir H'orlrf Zander, St. Albans, England and 235 Broadway, Room I NEW YORK CITY ORCH I DS Arrived In Superb Condlllon Caltleya Dowiana. C. Gigas, C. Mossiae, C. Percival- iana, C Spcciobissiraa, C. labiala, C. Eldorado, C. suberba, C. Lcopoldii, and many others. Write Jor Prices LAGER & HURRELL, SUMMIT, N. J. irST TO HANI) a hi iml- .Ttitlion of CATTLEYA SCHRODER/E all Having just rcturntd from Belgium, I am prepared, afer a personal inspection, to offer to tlie trade some of the finest AZALEAS, PALMS, FERNS, Etc. tfiat can be obtained. Wholesale Price List on application. A. LEUTHY & CO. IMPORTERS and EXPORTERS GROWERS and DEALERS Perkins Street Nurseries, Roslindaie BOSTON, MASS. ARAUCARIAS A SPECIALTY. 6000 of the choicest on hand at the following lowest cash prices: Excelsa, 5k -in. pots, 3-4 iiers, 10 10 14 in. high, 50 to 60 cts., 6-in. pots, 4-6 tiers, 16 lo aa in. high,,$ .7s, .$1 00 to $1.25 each, Compacta Robusta, vey fine, 6-7 in. pots, $(.25, $'.50, S1.75, $2.00 each. Glauca, 6-7 in., $1.00, Si. 2=., $1.50 each. Kentia Forsteriana and Belmoreana, 6-in., 30 to 40 111 high, 4 years old, $1.00, $1.25 to $1.50; made tip, $2.ooeacli. GODFREY ASCHMANN, 1012 OBtario St., Philadelphia. Also nn hand C Mendelll. C Trianffi, C. labiata, C. KigBn, Hardyana type. Odonto. ctispum, Pacho type will arrive in abniit i weeks' lime C, nogslae. C. aaskelllana, C. .ipeciosissima. Il'ril,: for .-nr Pri t List. II -cul :>:tfrrst y>u Carrlllo & Baldwin. Orchid Growers & Importers Secaucus, N. J. poTnsjettTas Now ready in 2j4 in. pots, $5.00 per 100, $40 00 per 1000. Cash with Order. S. N. PENTECOST, 1790-1810 E. lOlSt St., CLEVELAND, 0. Just to Hand FINE IMPORTATION of Bay Trees, Box Trees Standards and Pyramids Euonymus, Evergreens NEW PRICE LIST OH AFPLICATIOM JULIUS ROEHRS CO., Importers RUTHERFORD, N.J. There Is BUT ONE FERN besides the BOSTONIENSIS and that is NEPHROLEPIS WHITMAN! It is ahead of them all. Having ordered a large .luantity I can fill your firders at slmrt notice. Price $25 per 100 $200 per 1000 S. S. SKIDELSKY, 824 No. 24th St., PHILADELPHIA Boston Feriis, Fine Plants 5-ln. pots 35c. 6-ln. pots 50c. 7-in. pots 65c. Iminedialc delivery. Cash wuh order. H. N. EATON SOUTH SUDBURY, MASS. If you are interested in violet growing read George Saltford's book on violets. A practical treat- ise by a practical man. We mail it postpaid for 25 cents. Order now. Look through the Buyers' Directory and Ready Reference Guide. You will find some good offers there also. Lady H. Campbell & California, out of 2j/2 in. pots. Fine healthy stock. $2.00 per 100: $18.00 per 1000 Smilax z;^ in. $1 2Sper 100, $10.00 per 1000 J. C. SGhmidt Co., Bristol, Pa. GOVERNOR HERRICK Tha MEW VIOL€T The finest -inLle. tin tr- e.si l)K>'i(ii'-r , ihe greatest money maker ever of le red for sale. Write me today. Idoz., $2.00: 100, $10.00: 1000, $75.00; 5,000 or more at $60.00 per 1.000 H. I*. CA.I«i:^TOIV Originator and Introducer WILLOUQHBV, O. DoubleViolets Lady Campbell, Extra Strong;, Healthy Plants, I'ifld t;ri>vvn fr> of hybridists recenlly ;ir- riinjred in Loudon by the li'oyal Horticultural Society was a decided success. At the opening conver-aziimc there was an instructive array of exhibits, from the animal world as well as horticultural subjects, in illus- ti'atiou of the ^lendeliau law of hybrids and crosses. The inaugural address of President W. Bateson, F. K. S., dealt with the gratifying progress made in genetic research since the first eonferencfi assembled in 1898 at Chiswiek. As a hopeful sign Mr. Bateson alluded to the fact that in the United States the Carnegie In- stitution has equipped a station for the experimental study of evolution. He commented on the fact that in England where, through Darwin's genius the stady of evolution first became a reality, no such opportunity exists. At the succeeding sessions, papers weri; read from the pens of Professor Davenport. Washiiigton; Prof. McFarland. Philadelphia; Dr. Erwin Smith, Washington: Prof. C. A. Zavits, C. E. Saunder, H. H. Groff, Canada; C. H. Kerslake, Sydney; C. Willis Ward and John H. Troy, Xew York; Prof. X. e. Hansen, South Dakota, and others. There was a good display of flowers at the fortnightly show of the Royal Horticultural Society on July 31st, when many of the delegates were present. Some of the American visitors were very much impressed with the admiralde collection of tree carnations shown by English florists. SWEET PEA NOVELTIES. The late ilr. Henry Eckford was famed for the leading part he had taken in the development of the sweet pea. and his services in this direction were recog- nized by a national testimonial made prior to his death. The work of raising new- varieties is being continued at Wem by his son, whom I recently visited. There were about four acres devoted to seedlings, among which were to be seen a number of promising varieties destined to secure future honors in the leading shows. There will be no lack of novelties for some time to come. ^[r. Eckford considers that there are still great- er develo])ments in store, and that there is no such thing as finality in the remarkable evolution which is taking place. It might even be possible, he thinks, to secure, in course of time a good deep yellow sweet pea, towards which many raisers have been striving for years. From a close inspection of the trials I should say it would be difficult to improve on the orchid form which is so popular on lioth sides of the Atlantic, whatever may be the changes in the tints. Some of these are very difficult to describe, owing to the blend- ings of new and delicate colors. It is surprising how even experts differ in describing the colors of scnie of these new-comers. As to the novelties to i)e placed on the market tiext year, 5Ir. Eckford informed me that he has several good things which are likely to become sought after. For instance, there is the Queen of Spain, of tin tint of Her Majesty rose. The blooms are of a clear text- ure, and the flowers arc liorne on stout stems. Earl Cromer is crimson lake in color, the back of the stand- ard being overlaid with a pleasant rich chocolate tint, the inside of the standard- and wings being shaded with soft lilac. The graceful flowers are well expfiuded. Agnes Eckford is a great advance in pinks, being of a lovely soft sliade. '{'he flowers arc of perfect form, and imiiosmg size, usually borne three on a stem, the latter being strong and of good length for decorativt pur- l)oses. Horace Wright is an entirely new darK blue, and it is of such brightness that for garden eflect it will lie very telling, whilst for show purposes i- will lie indispensable. The flowers are of the giant type, whilst the plant is a strong and vigorous grower. It is certaiidy an advance amongst the lilue section. JIaude Guest, which was very much admired at the Nutional Society's show, is of a beautifully waved form, and pure white with the exception of "a delicate buff tint towards the edges and the ajxix, after the Countess of Spencer form — a type which is now in great vogue. ■Mr. Kcktord is making his custonuiry excellent display tliis month at the great show at Shrewsbury. >t)v. CiM^i^, New Roses at Newtonards As the result of three meuiorable davs spent at the nurseries of Messrs. Alexander Dickson & Sons at Xewtoniirds, County Down, Ireland, I do not hesitate to express the firm conviction that the rose world is on the threshold of a comi)lete revolution. The thorough and scientific work done by that enterprising firm has borne fruit in the thousands of new seedlings now growing in their nurseries. 1 had the good fortune to see sixcy-five unnamed varieties of hybrid tea in bloom, every one of which is as fine and many much finer than any that we know in America, while several from their" great vigor and beautiful form and color give good promise for \vinter forcing. One Red Killarney makes quite as good canes and is (piite as fidl as American Beauty, is much riclier in color and a wonderful keeper. Full- blown flowers lasted two days in an e.xposed vase with- out ])erceptibly changing color, and the wealth of bloom on the plants was glorious. Sir Henry Irving is one of the most beautiful, a warm cerise, very floriferous, and a great grower; one of the most promising. Elizabeth Barnes, also a vigorous grower, is shaded after the order of Sunset, but much darker, ven- full and free bloomer. This rose constantly reminded me of a beautiful Spanish woman from the rich color and shading. There are also a number of fine yellows of good sub- stance and color, one resembling Perle des Jardins. but larger and fuller and very much better canes. Another is a brilliant sulphur yellow, and yet another about the color of William .\llen Richardson, but very much larger and finer, with most beautiful foliage. It would tie impossible in a short sketch such as this to give even a faint idea of the glories to be ?een at Xewtonards. Should these rcses do even moderately w-ell in the American climate our rose growers, both anuiteur and professional, will revel in a jirofusion of growth, fragrance and color that they had never dreamed of. 23^ HORTlCULTURf: September 1, 1905 The Growth of Horticulture in Nebraska I have just returned from an extended trip to Min- nesota. I was an early settler on the very frontier of that State in 1857. How it has grown since then! When the State was new we did not expect to raise apples any more than oranges. But a more heroic band never lived. They were determined to have fruit. They sent South and East for apple trees which all died. They planted apple seeds by the bushel in hopes to get hardy ones, and all failed. Then Gideon's Wealthv apjjeared. This and the Duchess succeeded for a time, but hard winters would knock out the foun- dation of the whole orchard. They were grafted on tender roots. Then those resolute men went to work to build the ironclad apple tree from the foundation, tak- ing stocks from crab apples and using scions from the hardiest and they have now moved the apple belt up to Manitoba. You never saw a more juljilant set of conquering heroes. Up in the north land they have a society of over two thousand under the lead of Mr. Lathar.!, one of the most successful secretaries in all the world. The writer is to address this society ne.xt December on "Our Unused Capital." Having made such a success with fruits the society are turning their attention to home adornment, and the nurserymen are now falling into line. To meot the growing demand for evergreens, ornamentals and peren- nials Frank Brown of Paynesville, Minn., a progres- sive farmer, has rented his farm and has commenced planting a fine collection of peonies and ornamentals. It is to be known as the "Elmwood Select Nursery of Paynesville, Minnesota."' ilr. Brown has succeeded admirably in his commencing and he will have unlim- ited backing for his enterprise. Even for those northern regions there has proved to l)e a large collection that will do well in that trying climate. C. S. Haukisox. York, Xeh. Aleyrodes Schyzophragma hydrangeoides See Frontispiece. The photograph which supplied the frontispiece for this issue was taken on the estate of Mrs. Pauline Durant, widow of the founder of Wellesley College. It was planted about twenty years ago, by thy late Edward Butler when gardener there. It is on an elm tree, and has climbed to a height of over 40 feet. Strange to say, this thing is most difficult to root from cuttings, yet any piece which trails on the ground will take root. It is quite hardy. I have an orchard of SOU three-year-old orange trees in Florida, infested with the "white Jly," Will Arsenate of Lead be of value against this pest? Yours truly, S. Arsenate of Lead is merely a stomach poison which will be of no value against the white fly or mealy wing (Aleyrodes citri). This pest is closely related to th(; scale insects but forms no scale, is active, and being equipped with wings quickly spreads from place to place. Like the scale insects, they obtain their food by sucking, and consequently require a poison tliat will kill by contact. The insects live expo.«ed at all stages and arc easily visible, resembling a sprinkling of flour on the leaves. In Florida they pass the winter in the larval stage, pupating in early spring, and the adults appearing about JIarch. The numerous eggs are laid on the under side of the leaves and, soon hatching, provide myriads of young. Kerosene Emulsion one part to twelve of water would ]>rove effective during dry periods. Many growers use the resin washes for scales which kill l»y forming a thin varnish over the insect, shut- ting out the air and sealing them up, and by corrosion. This is a very desirable remedy for the white fly. For dormant trees the formula is: Resin 30 pounds. Caustic Soda (70 per cent.) 9 pounds, Fish Oil 4 1-2 pints. Water to make 100 gallons. The resin is the ordinary commercial kind and the soda is that used by soap factories, where small quan- tities can be obtained. Break up the materials into small bits, put in a covered iron kettle with enough water to cover, and boil for one or two hours, or until a ])ale, yellow mixture is produced, which will mix easilv with water, giving a coffee-colored liquid. When this stage is reached the rest of the water can be sdded, the mixture thoroughly agitated, and sprayed oi' the t rees. In summer the solution is produced in the same way but the following lesser amounts of material are used : Resin 20 pounds, Caustic Soda n pounds. Fish Oil 2 1-2 pints. Water to make 100 gallons. a%. Planting is about finished. Carnations arc' in. Roses were in long ago. Lilies as soon as received. One bit of planting, as important as any, you perhaps have overlooked or deferred. We mean an advertise- ment in Horticulture. It will take but a few min- utes of your time to attend to it and once done it will lie like Sandy's tree, "growin' while you're sleepin'." Start the season now with a contract for at lenst 70 cents' worth each week during the coming year. It will yield an abundant crop. September 1, 1906 HORTICULTURE 238 Blossom End Rot of Tomato The Blossom End Eot of tomato is very troublesome in greenhouses, and also causes much injury to out-of- door crops of tomatoes throughout the whole United States. Experiment station workers have given attention to the Blossom End Rot for some time, but from the re- sults of the various spraying experiments, very little of positive value has been discovered relating to the best methods of treating this disease. Some experiments in the South have indicated that spraying with Bordeaux mixture helps to quite an extent in controlling this trouble, while there are many others that have given practically no favorable results. Blossom End Eot, as its name indicates, occurs on the blossom end of the fruit. It may make its appearance when the fruit is not more than a half an inch in diameter as a light, brown spot near the blossom end, which continues to grow ajid develop in size as the fruit develops ; and eventually it will cover more or less of the whole fruit. Finally this spot may assume a very dark- colored appearance on the surface. There has been about as much difference of opinion regarding the cause of the Blossom End Rot as theie has regarding the control of the same. This rot ha.- been attributed to different species of fungi, also bacteria. It is not unusual . to find such fungi as Altornaria, Fusarium and Cladosporium present. In many instances a species of bacteria has been found and isolated which has given rise to the Blossom End Rot when the fruit has been inoculated. Miss E. H. Smith, who has been working on this rot for some time in our laboratory at the station, has found all the various species of fungi which are enumerated above, together with a species of bacillus. Most of her work w^as confined to the greenhouse, and under such cir- cumstances she has found practically all of the Blossom End Rot to be caused by a species of bacillus, although occasionally a fungus known as Fusarium is present. These observations have been confirmed by myself, and we are of the opinion that the Blossom End Rot, at least in greenhouses, is caused by a species of bacillus which gains entrance at the blossom end of the fruit, near the base of the style, and that the other species of fungi ac- company it, owing to certain conditions being estab- lished by the presence of the bacillus. On out-of-door plants, however, cfne is likely to find a whole category of organisms. Those who are familiar with tomatoes may have no- ticed that the epidermis of the fruit is frequently cracked near the blossom end of the tomato first, and it is undoubtedly through these cracks that the organisms gain entrance to the fruit, causing the rot. Rot caused by a bacillus is always of a lighter color than that caused by the various species of fungi mentioned. It has been known for some time that touiatoes, when grown out-of- doors, during the dry season, are more susceptible to this rot than during wet seasons. This is undoubtedly ac- counted for by the fact that the fruit, during such sea- sons, dues not get water enough, and cracks form which allow the entrance of organisms. It is quite possible that sub-irrigation of tomato plants in the greenhouse may be the means of checking this trouble to a large extent. Ex- periments are being made at the station along this line, but it is too early to draw deductions as to the practi- bility of this practice at the present time. "Y <^— - "fdC^^^^Zoi An Effective Border Seldom has the writer seen a more attractive dis- ])lay than on the estate of Mr. G. Oliver, So. Negley Ave., Pittsburg, Pa., where Mr. R. D. Steven-!, the gardener, who is a great lover of nicotianas, both N. affinis and N. Sandene, has arranged a group of beds in which these two species are the leading subjects. This style of bedding, .so seldom seen in suburban dis- tricts, is quite refreshing to people living in residential sections of large cities where nearly everyone's lawn is the counterpart of his neighbor's. These beds are situated almo.'^t nn the top of a hill in full sunshine, yet in the hottest time of th,.- year tliese nicotianas were floriferous and healthy, from which we might reasonably infer that nicotiana-. will stand full sunshine, even in the hottest weather, pro- viding they are given a position where they can have lots of air. Better results can be obtained by planting in such a position than in half shade. The effect o\y- tained by planting the two species together is very pleasing: the "dead" white of N. aflinis is relieved by the varving at Uavton again Ginplia- sizes the necessity that makers of schedules should be more exact in defining their mean- ing in tlie making up of the various classes. If trouljle and reeriuiinatiou are to be avoided cacli specification . must be so worded that it will be interpreted in exactly the same way liy the exhibitors and by the judges. Lim- itations such as "stove," "greenhouse," "annual," "variegated," etc., whicli leave room for divergent inter- pretation, have always been stumbling blocks. The Massachusetts Horticultural Society's schedule calls for "stove and greenhouse plants" in its group displays and thus eliminatfiS a fruitful cause of useless argument. One of the most promising of the S- A. F. innovations which had birth at the ladies' auxiliary recent Dayton convention i< the proposition to constitute a ladies' auxiliary to work in conjunction with the Society of American Florists. A number of the ladies who have been attending the conventions, realizing the social and material advantages to be derived from a better acquain- tance with one another and the need of some incentive other than that of merely accompanying their hus- bands, fathers, or brothers to the convention, liave taken the matter in hand and hope to be able to present a full-fledged organization at the S. A. F. meeting in Philadel])hia next jear. Wo look to see it a success and HoimcTLTURE pledges itself to help as it can towards this end. Our columns are open to the ladies for tlie discussion of tlieir jilans and we know our n>iulci-. will be glad to learn more concerninsi' tlieni. "Every time we pay taritf on glass we The strength are being robbed," said E. G. Hill in of numbers the tariff discussion at Dayton. The indictment is a severe one and is about as direct as it could be made. If it be true — and we believe it is — the duty of the S. A. F. is plain. .\s the organized representative of the greenhouse owner its place is at the door of Congress with its case well in liand and its constituents iehind it. Without tbe lat- ter element of strength it need not expect to accomplish much. Herein is the Society's greatest weakness made apparent. Ten thousand florists owning greenhouses in this country — each one with a purpose to add sooner or later to their glass area — five per cent, of them sup- porting the only institution whose Inisiness it is to help ligliten their burdens by advocating just legislation and the other ninety-five per cent, seemingly preferring to he robbed rather than contribute their mite towards the Society's needed resources. It does not require much stretch of the imagination to realize the effect of an api^eal backed by ten thousand loyal florists and no one can doubt thaf the result would be such as to save to every man building a greenhouse many times the amount necessary to make liim a life member of the organization. The situation and its possibilities are easily understood, but how sleepers ? shall we awaken the There ajjpears to be a very What "plant general misapprehension as to registration" does the scope of the plant registration not stand for clcpartmont of the S. A. F. This was brought out at Dayton dur- ing discussion, llany seem to look upon registration of a new variety by the Society as in some degree an endorsement of the variety whereas it is solely a regis- tration of the name given to the variety by its owner with llic intent to secure the exclusive use of the name as applied to the variety described. We see no way in which the Society can safely go beyond these limits. The history of floriculture is filled with instances ofj mistaken judgment of novelties and we have had ;:buu-l dant opportunity to learn tliat the moderate course ia the safest course for any society. To assume to coerca or interfere witli any man's right to give to his ownl product such name as he chooses, provided it is noia already in use, regardless of the value or apparent worthlessness of the variety, would lie to pull down alB the good work that has been done and cripple the Society in one of its most useful functions. If, ;i;- ha^ been said, the present system encourages the rocklesi tying up of valuable names with worthless vaiietieal some method of limitation might well be considered! l)ut beware of censorship schemes. American hmticuW ture wants no dictators. September 1, 1906 HORTICUl^TURi: 23.i AFTER ADJOURNMENT. In choosing a Boslouian for presi- dent the florists confirm Uio report that Boston has the flower of the whole florist family. — Boston Itecord. We never contradict The Record. The American Florist inquires, "Who is Col. Castle?" Possibly, be- fore the end of the convention, the querist found out. We are. liowever, at all times willing to supply inquisi- tive people with any information we can concerning Massachusetts folks, so are pleased to inform our Chicago contemporary that Col. Castle has been for a number of years president of the Weymouth, Mass.. Agricultural Society, and is an ardent horticul- turist, as further evidenced by his beautiful estate at Weymouth. We might also add, incidentally, that the gentleman carries five wounds re- ceived in the service of his country. His business interests in the Holly Castle Circulator took him to the Washington convention; those who listened to his words at Dayton learned something about what brought him to the Dayton convention, and we do not question that the silver-tongued colonel will also be in evidence at the Philadelphia convention, prepared to supply any further information as to "who he is" to persons of an inquir- ing turn of mind. A flower show in Lenox last week was really creditable and worth while, but there was one amazing thing about it. All the credit of the show went to the owners of the place who had so little interest in the exhibi- tion that not more than half saw the blossoms. Placarded all about were huge cards bearing, "First Award, Mrs. John E. Parsons," or "Miss Adele Kneeland," "Mrs. Robert Winthrop," or "Mrs. George Westinghouse." but not a word about the gardeners who deserved the credit for the culture and care of the flowers. Many of these villa owners were swelling about, showing their blooms and in- cidentally exhibiting how little they knew of florticulture. It would be more creditable to the cottagers to insist that the first award should go to "John .Jones, gardener of " than to assume credit for the skill and knowledge of these men who win beauty from the soil. — Town Topics. Town Topics is right — unqualifiedly right. It would be a graceful move on the part of the employer to concede to the gardener the credit which pri- marily belongs to him, and this sort of encouragement to further and greater zeal on his part would be well repaid in future triumphs. NEWS NOTES. Hugh Kane, under gardener on the estate of William G. Rockefeller, at Greenwich. Conn., committed suicide by drowning on August 25. J. J. Waaland and E. R. Sackett have purchased the greenhouses of Barnd, Karg & Co., of Findlay, O., and 100 feet of land additional belong- ing to Mrs. Barnd, for .$4,000. Mr. Barnd will locate in Texas. SAN FRANCISCO NOTES. Manuel D'Yriarte, a notal)Ie grower of select flowers in the I'hiliiipines, 'is making a choice contribiilion to the White House conservatories in Wash- ington. It comprises a shipment of orchids numbering about 7,000 plants, and arrived here this week on the United States Army transport Thomas, and after a tew days of care will go on their way. Those in charge of the orchids are, however, apprehensive of the results of the journey across the continent. When the issue of HORTICULTURE containing these notes goes to press there will be a meeting of pear grow- ers in the Capitol City of the State which promises to be one of the most important gatherings of orchard men ever held in California. The purpose is to discuss the pear blight situation and decide what steps shall be taken to control this disease. The meeting is called by the Sacramento Valley Development Association, upon the ad- vice of one hundred pear growers, among whom are Lieutenant-Governor Alden Anderson, Edgar .7. Depue, Frank H. Buck, Mrs. Annie Bidwell, R..J. Blowers and T. H. Ramsey. Pro- fessor M. B. Waite, of the Department of Agriculture, will attend from Wash- ington, D. C, also Professor Ralph E. Smith of the University of California. The world-famed palm garden of the Palace Hotel, San Francisco, which was toppled out of shape by the April earthquake and the next day re- duced to ashes by the great fire, is to be reproduced and on a much larger scale. It was the attraction of the hotel, say the trustees of the Sharon estate, w-ho own the premises, and it was decided, a few days ago, to re- place the original structure with im- provements. This week the insurance loss on the building was adjusted at $1,302,610.22. to be paid by the ninety- eight companies involved in the loss. Incidentally, the committee of East- ern adjusters say. it is the largest loss upon a single risk ever adjusted in this country. FALL GRASS IN THE LAWN. Dear Editor: Would like to know what some of the readers of HORTICULTURE have to say in reference to ridding a large lawn of what is known as fall grass, an annual with a rather broad, soft leaf. Very truly, E. M. Wellesley, August 17. 1906. Editor HORTICULTURE: We know of no way. short of killing everything besides, except to pull out the weed by hand. If they did not smother the smaller growing lawn grass, it wouldn't matter if they were left, if not allowed to .go to seed. They are annuals only, and will not grow next year. Most law'n weeds come in barnyard manure. It had better be avoided until a good lawn is secured, and chemical fertilizers used instead. Yours truly, T. D. HATFIELD. NEWPORT PERSONALS. V. A. Vanicek, of the Rhode Island Nurseries, has secured a contract tor the supplying of a large number of specimen trees of large dimensions for the estate of E'. C. Knight, Jr., on Bellevue avenue. The greenhouses on the estate of W. Storrs Wells, where Andrew S. Meikle is gardener, are to be torn down and removed. It is the inten- tion of Mr. Wells to rebuild another range on land away from the place which he thinks of purchasing for the purpose. Donald Shepherd, who leaves New-- port next week to assume charge of Mr. Roelker's place at East Green- wich, R. I., leaves a friend in every gardener in Newport. All regret his departure but are pleased that in the change Mr. Shepherd is improving his condition. As gardener for Mr. Burden, at Fairlawn. Mr. Shepherd had but few opportunities to show what he was capable of accomplishing, but the few that did present them- selves were taken advantage of and creditable results were the conse- quences. BOSTON BREVITIES. John P. Gillis will take charge of the greenhouses on the E. A. Dow estate, Woburn. Mass., succeeding Walter S. Stackpole. William Doogue, for many years s\i- perintendent of the Public Grounds of Boston, is dangerously ill, and much anxiety is felt as to the outcome. J. K. M. L. Farquhar sailed from New York on Tuesday, August 28, on the White Star liner for an eight weeks' business trip in Europe. He will visit Spain. Italy. Switzerland, France, Denmark, Germany, Belgium and Great Britain. Superintendent Pettigrew is making park settees of a very serviceable type, having posts and brackets of cement, in which twisted iron rods are encased. The cement is colored to match the dark wood of the seat and back slats and the general outline is ver>' pleasing. PERSONAL. Charles W. Reiniers. formerly of Louisville, Ky., is seeking rest and recreation in Los Angeles, Calif. F. T. Covey, a florist of Fredericks- burg, Va.. has been appointed to su- perfn'tend the laying out of the grounds at the Jamestown exposition. I am told that you issue the best paper in the trade: put me on your list and send bill for same for one year, and oblige. C W. H. Alfred Akerman has resigned his position of State forester of Massachu- setts to accept the Peabody chair of forestry in the University of Georgia. Mr. Akerman has been State forester since the creation of the office in 1904. and had been filling a similar position in Connecticut when called to Massa- chusetts. OBITUARY. The svmpathy of the trade is with Geo. S. Faulkner, whose father, Geo. A. Faulkner, died on the 26th inst. at his home, 916 So. 50th street, Phila- delphia. 236 HORTICULTURE September 1, 190ft THE CONVENTION STORY CONTINUED Following the address of Secretary Jas. L. Cowles, of the Postal Progress League on Wednesday morning, the following resolution was passed by a unanimous vote: Resolved. That the Society of Anierienu FIcrists and Oruamontal Hortieultui-ists. assenilded in annual couv^ntiim at r)ayton, endoi-jie by unanimous vote the pending postal bill. 454tt, now before Congress. Bill 4549 reads as follows: "Be It enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of United States of America in Conjiress assembled. "Tuat the third and fourth classes of mail m.atter he and are hereby consolidated under llie title of 'merchandise.' at third class rate: (1) oiu' cent per each two onni-es; S cents per pound." E. V. Hallock's splendid paper on horticultural education in the public schools was received with much appro- bation, and the sum of money asked for as a beginning of the society's work on these lines for the coming year was favorably acted upon in a recommendation to the executive board. Fred E. Palmer of Brookline, Mass., and J. F. Cowell of Buffalo, N. Y., were added to the committee and same was continued. On Wednesday evening the report of the judges on the landscape plans was read by J. F. Cowell, as follows: The committee appointed to examine and report upon the landscape de- signs submitted in competition for the prizes offered by the Dayton Florists' Club, beg leave to report: That the problem w-ith which they were con- fronted was too ill-defined for any in- telligent action on their part. A col- lection of drawings of such diverse character can hardly be considered competitive, and to attempt to award prizes acording to schedule would have resulted in stultifying the committee. We found no data to work upon and had no means of knowing how well the requirements of the various propo- sitions had been fulfilled. Had it been simply a question of rewarding the ar- tistic execution of the plans or the technical skill of the draftsman it would have been easy, but such a plan would not seem to be a proper solution of the difficulties. Basing our awards upon such infor- mation as may be obtained from the plans themselves or such as may be gleaned from the program, it would ap- pear to us that "Elegant" (Mr. Scheibe of N. C. R. Co., Dayton) and "Art" (Gordon H. Taylor. l.iC, Fifth avenue. New York), are entitled to first awards (gold medals). That "Renaissance" (Mr. Scheibe of N. C. R. Co., Dayton) and "Oak" (J. E. Freudenberger of N. C. R. Co.. Dayton), are entitled to second awards (silver medals), and "Educa- tion" (Olmsted Bros., Brookline, Mass.) and "Science" (.1. E. Freudenberger of N. C. R. Co., Dayton), are entitled to third awards (bronze medals). Many of the plans presented, other than those receiving awards, have points of excellence and contain fea- tures of merit which would undoubted- ly work out under certain conditions in a satisfactory manner. The collec- tion of photographs, shown as illustra- tions of landscape work in various phases, form a most interesting and in- structive exhibit and make a valuable addition to this department. The idea of competitive exhibitions of this char- acter seems to be worthy of contin- uance. The scheme, however, needs elaboration, and definite rules should be laid down for the guidance of those participating. Your committee would recommend that the matter be referred to the Executive Board of the S. A. F., with the request that they formulate a plan for future work. (Signed) J. F. COWELL, EDWIN LONSDALE, H. D. SEELE, Committee. F. E. Palmer's paper on "The Ideal Private Gardener and His Work," pre- sented on Wednesday evening, appears on another page of this issue as does also Irwin Bertermann's paper on "Recent Improvements in Retailers' Methods of Handling Flowers," which was read at the session on Thursday morning. The companion paper on this subject by W. F. Gude, appeared in our issue of last week. At the session on Thursday morning a communication from President E. Albertson, of the National Association of Nurserymen, was presented, telling of the work and aims of that organiza- tion and asking for the co-operation of the S. A. F. and of its members in- dividually. W. S. Powell, representing the Bureau of Credit of the Wholesale Seedsmen's Lea.gue, was given the floor and addressed the Society, sug- gesting the recognition by the S. A. F. of this credit bureau and that the members make use of its facilities as a collection and mercantile agency in preference to the unaflSliated commer- cial agencies. Mr. Powell gave careful data as to how this might be accom- plished to mutual advantage. This and the nurserymen's communication, also the question of design for life membership badge, were referred to the Executive Board. The appeal of the Detroit Florists' Club for an investigation of the preva- lent stem rot in China asters was given consideration and finally referred to the Society's pathologist. Prof. B. M. D\iggar. The first query taken from the Ques- tion Box was the following: "Is a stove plant here in the United States a greenhouse plant? The reason for asking this question is that at a recent exhibition a judge disqualified one exhibit of a fine collection of varie- gated foliage plants because it was ex- hibited under the heading of 'Collec- tion of House or Greenhouse Plants.' He ar.gued that caladiums. anthuriums, marantas, etc., are stove plants and could not be classified as greenhouse plants. This argument cost exhibitor the prize. Full answer to this question is most important to inquirer." A wide divergence of opinion was shown in the discussion which fol- lowed. Mr. Craig said the Judges had done right. Mr. Irish explained that all cool house and all stove house plants are properly included under the term "greenhouse plants." and G. C. Watson was of similar mind. Mr. Hal- lock thought the schedule makers should be advised to be more explicit. After Mr. Stewart. Mr. Wintzer and others had taken a hand the question was laid on the table. No. 2. "Is it to the benefit of the trade for originators of new cannas to name and disseminate a long list of varieties having no desirable merits over existing varieties?" This ques- tion brought up a very lively discus- sion as to the desirability of some sort of supervision by the S. A. F. of the new cannas and other novelties placed on the market from time to time and some means of establishing their degree of worthiness also some restriction as to the number and method of registration of names for same in the secretary's office. Mr. Vaughau made a motion instructing the appointment of a standing commit- tee on cannas and, after much debate, same was carried. No. 3. "Would it not be wise to con- sider holding the annual convention at end of July or first week in August?" It was explained that this suggestion was offered in the interests of the carnation growers who find the pres- ent date of the S. A. F. meetings in- convenient. The question was tabled. Thursday evening's session brought out a large audience and they were well repaid in the animated proceed- ings that followed. .1. D. Carmodv being given the ijlatform proceeded tu address president Kasting, telling him in his inimitable way of the affection and good-will of the Society members towards him and, in token of their commendation of his course as pre- siding officer, passed over an oak case filled w'ith silver ware. Next came Robert Craig who accosted Mr. Stewart as retiring secretary and, congratulat- ing him upon his long and intimate association with the members, handed him a purse of gold coins. Each recipient in turn and amid much ap- plause made an appreciative resjjouse. The officers-elect were then severally introduced— president-elect Stewart by W. W. Castle, vice-president elect Westcott by Geo. C. Watson, secretary- elect Hauswirth by Phil. Breitmeyer and treasurer Beatty by .J. C. Vaughan. All made fitting responses promising faithful service for the coming year, Mr. Stewart expressing the hope that the unanimity of his election might be typical of the harmony and unity which should characterize all the work of the Society during his term of oflSce. The important topic of a national flower show was then taken up. Robert Craig was the first speaker. He told of the work the committee had been doing and the difficulty foreseen as to securing a competent manager. E. G. Hill told of the beauties of the Paris exhibitions and the great st:niu- lus to trade resulting from the great shows as given abroad. Both Mr. Hill and Mr. Vaughan advocated the hold- ing of the proposed exhibition in No- vember instead of in the springtime as had been originally contemplated. .•\fter many speakers had been heard on various phases of the question the following resolution, presented by Mr. Craig, on behalf of the committee, was adopted: Resolved, That if this proposed ex- hibition be held, it shall be in the September 1, 1906 H ORTI CULTURE 237 month of November, 190S, iu the city of Chicago, and that the date of the annual meeting shall be changed from August to November so that the ex- hibition and annual meeting shall be held at the same time and place, and that tlie executive committee be em- powered to prepare for and to hold the proposed exhibition. On Friday morning a short session was held out doors under the shade of a big oak. The committee on final resolutions, Messrs. HallocU, Haus- wirth and Bisset presented their re- port as follows: The membei-3 of the Soeiet.v of Amer- ieaii Flonsts and Oniamental Horticul- turists, assembled iu auuual couveuticm iu the city of Daytou, desire to hereliy express to tlie N'atioual Casli Regis. er C'ouipauy our sense t)f gratitude and ap- preciatiou for tlie spl.udid liospitallty lavished upou us at the bauipiet and stereoptieon entertainment, in Welfare Hall, the object lesson of which will never tie lost upou any person whose good fortune it was to be present on that oc- casion, and there partake of the liounty and consideralion of the Nativmal Cash Register Company. It is resolved, that the thanks of the Society be tendered to rresident J. B. Heiss and other luemliers of the Dayton Florists' Club, for the exce.lent manner in which they have carried out the work that devolved upou them in ciinuect.on with this convention. Their labors have tendi'd to make the meetings and cxhllii- tion the great success they h:n*e bet-n. liesolved. that to the ladies vt the Day- tou Florists' Club, our thanks be extended for their endeavoi's to promote the cum- foit and delectation of the visitiag ladies of the Soeiet.v. Uesolvcd, that the thanks of the Society be tendered to H. M. Altick for his mas- terful handling of the sports and pastimes couuocted \vith the convention. Resolved, that to Horace .M. Frank. SniKiinteiuIent of Trade Display. our th.-iuks lie tendfred for his exc^i.ent man- agenicKt iif his department. His unfail- ing cniiriesv and attention to details are greatly ap]jreciated. Ri'solved. that the society extend its thanks to Mr. Henry Hasse for his de- voted interest and care of the outdiior ex- hibits, and who has worked faithfully to make this feature a success. Kesolved. that we tender our thanks to the daily press of Dayton for their ex- tended and instructive reports of our meetiug. Rt'soived. that to the postmaster of Dayton, we return our thanks, and appre- ciation for the postal facilities afforded our Society, which proved of the utmost « onvenieuce. Kesolved, that to the Bell Telephone <.'omi)aiiy, and the Home Telephone Com- pany, we give our thanks for the free use of their respective telephone Instru- ments, which they installed in the office of tile secretar.v. and which have beeu of the greatest service to our members. Resolved, that we tender our thanks to the members of the Dayton Merchant Police, f.\\,i-v read liffrjiv tin- s,„'li-tv of American Florists at Uayion, i )bio', liv Fred E. I'almor. Brooliliiie. Mass. The title of this essay w.i^ selected by the Executive Commif.ee of the Society ot American Florists, and as- signed to the Boston Gardeners' and Florists' Club, as a fitting .subject for its contribution to the literature of this convention. This was perfectly natural lor, when questions ol a philosophical nature are to be duscussed, where else would one turn but to the "Athens of America." the erudite city of the old Bay State. It may be taken for granted, also, that the Gardeners' and Florists' Club of Boston, with its young and virile membership of 325 (this includes ladies), is perfectly able to handle any question that may b« presented to it; but when it comes to the individual to whom this essay is assigned, every thoughtful person "will agree that, while being greatly hon- ored, he is, nevertheless, confronted with a duty both difficult and onerous. In the first place an ideal which would be common to a number of men is difficult of conception; in fact, im- possible. Ideals are essentially in- dividual, and are more characteristic of the man even than his phvsical features. They change with him" from day to day, as he grows in wisdom, al- ways tantalizingly ahead like the des- ert mirage, yet always an incentive to better work and nobler aims. With these thoughts in one's mind it Is hard to get down to earth, where even the ideal gardener belongs. Before attempting to draw the pic- ture of a present day ideal private gardener, it will be interesting and perhaps helpful, to cast a retrospective glance at types of other days and their environment. They are not so far re- moved as to be unfamiliar to most of us; indeed, many honored examples are with us yet; and as the procession of bygone forms and faces is conjured up, we bow our heads in reverence. Many of them were splendid exponents of the true gardening spirit, were faithful servants, staunch friends of the young gardeners who were com- mitted to their charge, though some- times severe withal. They bring down to modern times, perhaps more than any other retainer, the spirit of those feudal days, in which the extensive private garden had its birth and early nourishment. Under old world conditions to this day the number of private gardens of any size is a fixed quantity; new crea- tions are few and far between and are largely offset by the decay and aban- donment of old establishments; so, consequently, the market for head gardeners has always been a dull one. A satisfactory and satisfied incumbent held his position often for life. Not much was required of him in the way of technical or scientific knowledge; in fact, too much of that sort of thing would have spoiled him. He w'as essentially a retainer, although by common consent ranking considerably above the domestics, conservative to a degree, which is always characteristic of those who lack ambition because of the absence of opportunity, t'uat bane- ful blight of the old world, s-ipremely happy if a modest pension awaited him, or fortunate if able ■ end his days as the proprietor of a small gro- cery or public house. One can easily realize that under the above conditions there must have been constantly in existence a small army of rejected ones among the bodv of journeymen gardeners. Head positions not always being awar.ied with regard to merit, the under gardeners had lit- tle incentive to acquire an education above the common, the chances being that they would end their davs in the ranks with the laborer. These things may explain the anomalous condition that has undoubtedly existed up to the present time and still exists, viz: that of a large number of intelligent men engaged in a pursuit so near to nature' so lofty as to transcend almost all oth- ers, and if including agriculture, which it naturally does, so important in the world of economics as to comprehend all the necessary things of life within Its scope; and yet who are so poorlv equipped with technical and scientific education as to render them, as a class, marked in this respect. It finds its most harmful expression in a conservatism which is positively suicidal in this new day and countr^^ Failing to recognize the opportunitv that is now before them of lifting themselves and their craft from the realm of drudgery and servitude into that of science and art where it prop- erly belongs, cherishing the ideal of "My Lord" and "My Lady" who never interfered, the long hours of labor, with small pay, the willing helpers who kept going fourteen hours per day if ordered to do so, no horse power, horses had to go to bed early— no hosei no anything, in fact, that savored of innovation and that required new study; those were indeed good old days. Let us turn, however, to the con- ditions which confront us in this mar- vellous age and country. The ordinary slow processes of evolution and na- tional growth have been entirely ig- nored. Development along economic, social and art lines has been so rapid as to defy the average observer and student to trace it. The nation, from a condition of extreme crudity and de- vouring energy which might aptly be compared to the caterpillar stage, has suddenly emerged into a state of re- finement and keen appreciation of beauty and art that is as startling and interesting to contemplate as the burst- ing forth of the perfect butterfly. Let us hope that this simile may not obtain in its ephemeral sense, however. During this period of strenuous com- mercial activity, the earth has been made to yield her treasures most bountifully. Nothing in the world's history compares with the develop- ment of the natural resources of this country during the last fifty years. The struggle has been terriffic. and the confusion even as that of the mighty rapids and whirlpool of Ni- agara. Out of this maelstrom and into the quiet waters of work well done, victory achieved, and fortunes made, have drifted thousands of men who arc now seeking rest, recreation and happiness, the end to which all previous effort has been but the means. Back to nature is the word, and to the soil which gave them their material wealth, they again look for those more subtle elements that satisfy the soul. These are the men who have built themselves gardens and who are looking for partners rather than for hired help, to enable them to accomplish this end. It is perfectly fitting and proper to con- sider the ideal gardener in the former relationship rather than the latter, and no intelligent proprietor will de- mur to the spirit of such association What kind of a personalitv will he have who shall fill the measure ot this desire for happiness, and at the same time seize the opportunity to exalt the status of his beloved pro- fession, and raise himself to the high social, economic and educational plane to which he naturally and properly belongs? Let us consider the last part of this theme first and discover what duties will be required of him or, in other words, what is his work, and afterwards trv and fit the man to it. The common idea among young gardeners who are ready and feel qualified to take charge of important places is, that the measure of these duties should be included within the following limits; to be able to grow the regular run of greenhouse stock successfully, including orchids, so that when exhibition times come around they may gather in some prizes and nail the cards up in the potting shed to the great glory of the house, and their own emolument. In- cidentally, they expect to supply the house with flowers of limited quan- tities of their own selection, and to grow fruit un■■■>■■> I iiiMii miiiiiiiii iiiiiiiriiiii mill i iiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiii mv I CRIMSON RAMBLER ROSES I I SUITABLE FOR EASTER POT PLANTS | S We have several thousand Evtra Strong Plants with many branches, of our own growing, for delivery this Fall, graded as follows-— — = XXX Strong, 5-year old, 4 to 6 feet Canes, many branches $2.00 $15.00 — 5 ^^ " ^ " " 5 to ■< " " " " 1.75 12".00 = = X ■' 3 " •• 2 to 3 - " •' •• 1.00 7.50 = = " 2 " " I to 2 •' " " - 50 3.00 = — WRITE FOR PRICES ON LARQER SIZES = = We can also furnish White, Pink and Yellow Ramblers, XXX Grade, at same Rate ^ I PALIvSADEvS NURSERIEvS growers for the trju)e | niiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiKiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiil UIIIMIIMIinillllllllllllllllllllllillllirilllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllMIIIIIIIMIIIIIIMIMIIIIIIIMIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIinilllllllllMIIII NOW READY NARCISSUS PAPER WHITE GRANDIFLORA and WHITE ROMAN HYACINTHS We offer the finest bulbs for immediate delivery as follows: Narcissus Paper White Grandiflora. finest quality bulbs, 13 c/m and up, 1,250 bulbs to the case, $11.25 P^'' case; less quantities at $1.00 per 100. Paper White Grandiflora narcissus is always a money-maker. Plant at once for earliest crop, which is the most profitable. Bermuda Buttercup Oxalis, $i. coper too, $7.50 per 1000. Wliite Roman Hyacinths, finest quality bulbs, 12 to 15 c/m, about 1, 8co bulbs to the case, $2.50 per 100 $23.00 per 1,000. Freesia Refracia Alba, finest Bermuda-grown bulbs, 'yi inch up, $7.50 per 1,000. Lillum HarrlSli, 5 to 7-inch bulbs, 400 lo the case, $1600 per case; less quantities, $5.00 per 100. Larger sized bulbs all sold out. i F. R. PIERSON CO., Tarrytown-on-Hudson, New York I niiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiieiiiiiiiiiiiiaiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiigiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiitr LADY GAY ~ AND HARDY GARDEN ROSES bluffed by any customer, but stands firmly by any position he may take. ADVANTAGE TAKEN OF I.VDI VIDUAL PLANTS. Advantage is now taken of the pe- culiarities of each plant; a ribbon bow of cord placed in the proper manner and to the advantage of the plant, a pot cover in perfect harmony, a bit of moss or a little foliage, enhances the value from ten to fifty per cent. It is the neat and natty plant or flower that attracts and sells quicker and at a better figure than a more expensive plant carelessly arranged, INTERURBAN RAILROADS A HELP. One of the most recent improve- ments the retiviler has is the great net work of interurban systems which are being built throughout the country. This is particularly true of my own state, Indiana. The close proximity of the greenhouses ana the store, due to the elecuic lines, makes it possible for the retailer to have fresh stock at all times. There is no longer room for old stock as this is many times due to carelessness in ordering. It only takes a telephone call and fresh stock will be on hand in a few hours, where- as in years gone by large amounts had to be ordered at one time. IMPROVEMENTS IN DESIGNS. As we all know the day of the stereotype flowe'- piece is a thing of the past. The florist now confines his funeral work almost entirely to bask- ets, bunches, wreaths and blankets. The view is now taken li? those who are accustomed to buying llowers that offerings are sent lo liglniu the suf- ferings of the bereaved, m' to make it (Continued on page 245.) Hyacinths, Tulips, Narcissus, Crocus, Lilies and all other Bulbs for Florists Send for our Whole ale Flor= ists' Bulb List Now Ready. J. M.THORBURN & CO. 33 Barclay St., through to 38 Park Place NEW YORK FRENCH FREESIAS rSc. 100; $6.00 1,000 W. Elliott <& Sons 20I FULTON ST., N. Y. BULBS BULBS Please a-k for my special offer at)OUt Hyacinths, Tulips, Crocus, etc. K. VELTHUYS Hillegom, Holland BULBS BULBS WHOLESALE ONLY in choice varieties. Field grown plants, rtrst quality stock including Frau Karl Oruschki. New Hardy Hybrid Tea Dean Hole. Killarney and Souvenir de Pierre Netting. Herbaceous Paeonies. Hollyhocks and Phlox. Cataloj^ue matted nn request. M. H. WALSH ROSE SPECIALIST WOODS HOLE, MASS. WARNAAR & CO. Sassenhelm, Holland litowers of D. N. Nan Sion, S. N. (iolden 5pur. Peonies Duchesse de Nemours, Festiva Maxima, Marie Lemoine iCaloi), Canary, l.ady Leonora Bramweli, Mens. Charles Leveque (awartl of Merit London 1 9061, Splrea Gladstone, Superbe, etc. Vegetable Plants SWEET POTAFO. CAbBAGE. TOMATO. PEPPER. CEURY All kinds of Wgeiable Plants. Best Planti, UwmI Prices. Can ship direct by »tl express compaDics insuring low express rales. Write for Price*- Send list of your n^ed<; in VcfEetable Plants and we will gi^e you special o-?. prict! PLAMFIELD NURSERY, Plainfleld, lidiiii 244 /I O R T I C U L T U R E September 1, 1906 SEED TRADE. This is the season of country fairs, and until the middle of October some- tiling will be doing in that line. The country fair as an advertising medium has not held high rank with most seedsmen, but a few have attended State fairs, and have exhibited vege- tables and plants "grown from our seeds" and incidentally registering the names of visitors "for our next sea- son's catalogue." The writer has at some time or an- other attended a large number of these fairs, and has always noted with satisfaction that the seedsmen's booths have been centers of interest. Whether any considerable volume of business has subsequently resulted he cannot say, but it would be inter- esting to hear from those who have tried the experiment. It is an open qnestion whether large mail order houses would derive benefits commen- surate with the expenses necessarily incurred, particularly from the county and district fairs, but seedsmen de- pending largely on local trade should find this a profitable method of ad- vertising. A number of dealers in various parts of the country consistently exhibit at all local fairs, and say it pays them well. Such firms have a marked ad- vantage over the large catalogue 'houses for, whereas the latter must depend on seeds, vegetables and plants only, the former in addition can exhibit agricultural implements. dairy supplies, poultry goods, and, in short, about everything required on the farm or market garden. No class of merchants have a deeper interest in the prosperity of the farmer and market gardener than the seedsmen, and they should aid and encourage everything that will benefit agricul- ture, and no more practical way can be suggested than by taking a lively and active interest in local fairs. In this way they get the good will of the officers, and of all the merchants and dealers who may have a less di- rect and vital interest in the success of the fair. It also impresses the farmers with the fact that the seeds- man sympathizes with their efforts to improve their condition, and is will- ing to do all he can to aid them. In fact he identifies himself with their aims and purposes, and thus a bond of sympathy is established which in the end leads to profitable business for him. Attendance at the fairs also enables him to become personally ac- quainted with the men and women on whom he mainly depends for the success of his business. Looking at this matter from a disinterested standpoint, it looks as though the seedsman cannot afford to negdect the country fair. Crop conditions remain about the same as summarized in last week's issue. The weather has been mainly favorable, and with a continuance of the same conditions for a few weeks longer, good crops in most lines will be assured, though without warm. bright weather during the fall, late varieties of corn may be spoiled, even after the crop is made. Now Ready Zlrnglebel's Prize Pansy Seeds in trade park aucs, $I.OORnrh. Giant Mm-- ket. 20011 seeds: (liant Fancy, GOO seeds. Fall directions willi eacli packai^c. AUGUSTUS ZIRN6IEBEL, Needham, Mass. NARCISSUS Paper White Grandiflora PLANT NOW FOR EURLY CROP We offer tor iminedial'- delivery, extra tine quality bulbs oi the True Orandiflora lype. 13 cim and up at $1 in per liMi; per IfUHi $f) (M): per c-se 12"iO bulbs $1 1.-J.^.. Cyclamen Seed NE>V CROP Michell's Giant Strain Grown for us by one of the leading grow- ers in Europe, and for size of blooms and free flowering qualities cannot be excelled, loo noo Sctds Seeos GIANT WHITE TSc »6.0O GIANT PINK 75c 75c G.OO GIANT WHITK. with Red Eye 7Sc (i.OO GIANT MIXED 60c 5.00 Send lor our Wholes.'ilc Bulb Catalogue, and write us for Special Prices on Bulbs in large liiinntilies. HENRY F.MIGHELL CO. 1018 MARKET ST., PHIU,, PA. FARQUHAR'S Famous Cyclamen The Finest Crown Farquhar's Giant ^ hite Farquhar's Giant Pink Farquhar's Giant Blood Red Farquhar's Giant Crimson And twelve others Farquhar's Columbian Prize Mixed Per 1000 Seeds $IO Per 100 Seeds $1.25 Per pkt. 75c. R. & J. FARQUHAR & GO. G & 7 S. MARKET STREET, BOSTON England's Prize Giant Cyclamen. From an eminent European specialist whose strain we know to be the tiEST offered to the trade. 50 iCo 1000 Seeds Seeds Seeds Crlmsoo Qut^en. Rich deep maroon red $0.40 $0.75 $6.00 Dixon Hartland. Pure white, claret base .40 .75 6.00 Duke of Connaught. A superb cherry color .40 .7-, * .oo 50 1 00 1 000 Seeds Seed.-. Seeds White Swan. The fin* si white Cyclamen in cultivation $0.40 $0.75 $6.00 Rosy Mom. Bright Rose with ctaret base English Prize Mixe'i Comprising the best English show varieiies .40 .75 6.00 Write for our Complete Bulb and Flower Seed Catalogue Just Issued. inUIICnil CCCn PAMDAIIV Herbert w. johnson of The late JUnnaUII UCCU UUIllrHIII arm of Jotanson& stokes, president 217 Market Street - - - PHILADELPHIA, PA. THOS. J. GREY & CO. Frei*li Flower. Fur in aiul (iHrdeii Seeds, NeAv IVI uHhr<>i»iii Span n. Kxtra (juH \\y — Fr«*Mrh. Jnpaii hikI Htitrh Kulbs. A full JIne of Acri- 4-iiltural M)i<-IiiM«-r\ and Kf*paiis 32 South Market St., Boston SEND FOR CATALOGUE THE CHOICEST STRAINS OF STOCKS C'NERARIA, CALCEOLARIA, CYCLA- MEN, PANSY, PETUNIA, etc. JAMES VICK'S SONS, Rochester, N. Y. FOR PROMPT SHIPMEM-FULL LINE High Grade French Bulbs Joseph Breck & Sons Corp. 47-54 wo. MARKET ST.. BOSTON. MASS. Burpee's Seeds PHILADELPHIA QUALITY lAU SEND FOR OATAIX)dUE. ARTHUR T. BODDINQTON 34» WMt l«th St., New Tork. MAKERS of PURE CULTURE TISSUE COLUriBIA, ALASKA, BOHCNIA MUSHROOM =SPAWN = Fresh Spawn Always on hand. WRITE FOR PRICES. COCHRAN MUSHROOM K SPAWN CO. CHEMICAL BLDG. ST. LOUIS. MO, HELLER'S MICE-PROOF SEED CASES. Blue List of Wholesale Prices mailed only to those who plant for profit. Heller & Co., Montpelier.O. GabbageWorms Killed by lightly dusting with HAnnONO'S SLUG SHOT For Pamphlet write to Fishkill-on- Hudson, N. Y. Sold by Seedsmen September 1, 190G H ORTI CU LTU RE 245 f The Universal Opinion of all those who were fortunate enough to see • OUR EXHIBITION AT DAYTON I placed same away ahead of all similar displays, past or present. j NOW FOR FALL BUSINESS ! Qet your orders in early. Be ready for the opening of the new season. I H, BAYERSDORFER & CO, Your orders can now be promptly attended to with the latest designs. The Florists' Supply House of America 56 North 4th Street, PHILADELPHIA, PA. ! RECENT IMPROVEMENTS IN RE- TAILERS' METHODS OF OF- FERING FLOWERS. (Contiuiiert from page ■J43| look more funeral like. As many colors are used as is consistent with good taste. PUBLIC APPRECIATES FLOWER SEA- The general public now appreciates the various flower seasons. They un- derstand that chrysanthemums are not to be had in March, or alpine vio- lets in July, They look for the store man to have select, seasonable stock on hand at all times. It is possible for him to keep things moving lively almost the entire year. The dull sum- mer season is not nearly what it used to be, and the energetic tradesman can make much of it by handling and arranging the choicest seasonable stock. Seasonable novelties are now always sought for in the flower shops. Small turkeys, ducks, and various novelties must be on hand at Thanks- giving. Chimes, bells, wreaths, etc., must be on hand for Christmas and so on for every festive period. The public has learned to know that the flower shop is the proper place to ob- tain novelties which are not to be had elsewhere. Flowers are no longer offered in re- ceptacles which were formerly sup- posed to heighten the beauty of the contents by contrast with their shab- biness. The grower now affords good glass vases and his swell brother, the retailer, finer articles, not excluding cut-glass or precious metals. The growth of the retailer has been such that the modus operandi is pat- terned after the larger department stores and matters are systematized so that, for instance, an employee who supposedly does nothing but wait on customers, does not hide the broom or emerge from the cellar looking as if he had been in an encounter with the coal pile or moss bin. THE TELEPHONE A.\ AID. The use of the telephone, long dis- tance and local, in offering flowers is increasing in enlightenment of the public in regard to them. A fair esti- mate of the amount sold in this man- ner is 40 per cent, of the gross sales, so the importance of having the 'phone answered in a proper manner is readily seen. The brainiest, shrewd- est, best informed and most resource- fvil man in the establishment is now employed to answer the telephone. The fisherman at the 'phone mu.vi^%i^ I C T O R Y iSlroRg healthy field grown plants, new ready, 1st size $15.00 per IGO; 2(1 size $12.00 per 100; 3d size $10.00 per 100 A discount for cash with order. GUTTMAN & WEBER, 43 West 28th St., N. Y. *W^»« ^%i^>%^iMl»<^>%^*i»l»^^ ^ CUT FLOWER MARKET REPORTS Last week was a disas- BOSTON troiis one for the flower dealers. The beginnings ■of an improvement which it is hoped will be permanent are now under way and, while there is no radiral change as yet. there are indications of better quality and reduced receipts in several things that have been burdening the market. Asters are not so abundant as they were and sweet peas are about finished. Roses from young plants are ■of better size and a few cool nights with heat in the pipes will remove the mildew which has Ijeen disfiguring the ■flowers from old stock. Carnations from the field plants are beginning to ■come in and the quality is such as to indicate that the plants are in healthy condition generally. A good fall busi- ness is confidently looked for. The market was BUFFALO swamped with flowers of all kinds the past week. Gladioli of all qualities were very plen- tiful. The same may be said of ordin- ary asters, while the select stock moved rapidly and at good prices. Severe hot weather, the thermometer registering from 75 to 92. brought shipments of roses in somewhat full- grown condition. Longiflorum an 1 speciosum lilies were also quite plenti- ful, but didn't move as fast as desired. It Ijeing a very quiet week, roses suf- fered the most. Taking the market all through it was a case of Genuine Good Old Summer Time. The heat the past week COLUMBUS has been simply ter- rific, and this, together with heavy thunder storms almost every day, has reduced all trade, ex- cept the regular funeral work, to very small proportions. Outdoor flowers, owing to the continuous wet weather, are not over plenty: and what there are in the market are only fair in quality. Roses and carnations sell fairly well, hut it will be another month before trade assumes any special degree of briskness. The seedsmen are receiving French and Bermuda bulbs this week, and sales in this line are starting ■briskly. Everybody who went to Day- ton had a glorious time, and those who remained at home say they will not miss Philadelphia next year. Business conditions LOUISVILLE the previous week were generally satis- factory, as was the supply of stock. Carnations are very small. Roses sell very well, and are obtaii.able in great quantities. Good asters are in abun- dance, and have their luoper demand. Lilies and other seasonable stock can be had in fair quantities, with the de- mand slow. During the past week NEWPORT business improved won- derfully, and there was much need, as the early part of the season was not up to expectations. From now on. however, there is busi- ness in sight to keep the florists busy. The preliminaries for several large en- tertainments are under way. The first of these will be given by IMrs. O. H. P. Belmont at Belcourt. I hear that Mrs. Belmont insists upon everything in connection with the affair being as original as is practicable. No matter how that will be, there will be lots of flowers and other material used up there. There are but slight changes in price. Roses are better than they were of late. Carnations are improv- ing in appearance, also. Gardenias are still plentiful, but not in such over supply as they were, and I think that in another week they will be scarce enough to suit growers. Almost without PHILADELPHIA exception trade reports for the week have been unfavorable, but the prospects ahead are bright. The va- cation season is about over and great- er activity will be the rule from now on. Prospects are excellent for big crops of dahlias and later on of roses and carnations. In the latter, field grown plants are scarce, many of the larger growers reporting less than half a crop. Advertised prices have not advanced much, as yet. and those who are still short should lose no time in taking advantage of the pres- ent favorable market. Everything points to famine prices before all are supplied. The large growers have been adding to their facilities for the fall and winter trade as fast as pos- sible, and the distributing centers have also been showing great activity. The watchword all along the line is ••get ready." As Felix Isman says: "As long as these United States con- tinue to grow — and grow they must — so long will the flower trade keep on increasing." This spirit animates the whole trade here, and will undoubted- ly do much to make things hum dur- ing the coming season. An invitation was extended by the Societv of Southern Florists and Orna- mental Horticulturists, which will hold its first annual meeting and convention November 1.5-lfi-17, 190G, at New Or- leans, to S. A. F. members to vis.t them, and also to send exhibits for that occasion. PHILADELPHIA NOTES. Albert L. Campbell, late with Ed- ward Reid, and Samuel S. Pennock opens up at 1510 Sansom street, on Sept. 1st in the wholesale florist busi- ness. H. Bayersdorfer & Co.'s new build- ing is at 1129 Arch street. It will be ready for occupancy by Januarv 1st. The lot is 35 ft. wide by 150 ft.' deep, and will be devoted entirely to this enterprising firm's florists' supply business, nearly doubling their pres- ent capacity. The location is very central, being right at the Reading Terminal Station, and will be a great convenience for visitors. We extend our congratulations on this evidence of progress and prosperity. The new building of the Leo Nies- sen Co., now in course of construc- tion, is on the same street as Bayers- dorfer's, about a stone's throw further west. Concentration of location with expansion of facilities seems to be the order of the day in Philadelphia at present. The advice of Horace Greely, "Go West, young man," was taken by Chas. E. Meehan: but he has not gone far — three or four blocks only —halting with Samuel S. Pennock at 16th and Ludlow streets, where the new combination of the S. S. Pennock- M'eehan Co. has blossomed out in consequence. Much favorable com- ment is heard on all sides on this new development. An informal meeting of leading florists was held at Horticultural Hall on the 27th to congratulate John Westcott on his election as vice-presi- dent of the S. A. F. Much eloquence and good cheer abounded, and all promised to work earnestly to make next year's convention a success. Edward Reid has returned from his usual Southern trip and reports busi- ness |)rospects bright for the coming season. A lynching took place at one of his stopping places, but Mr. Reid wisely kept out of it. But it the vic- tim "had been an express agent, I doubt if Mr. Reid could have stayed away. GARDENERS' AND FLORISTS' CLUB OF BOSTON. The next meeting of the club will be held at Horticultural Hall, Boston, on September 18, at S o'clock. A num- ber of prominent members will give vacation experiences, in lieu of a reg- ular lecture. Applications for mem- bership continue to come in and an addition of 40 new members is ex- pected at the coming meeting. Special attractions to interest all are being ar- ranged for. and a rousing gathering to start the fall campaign is assured. W. N. CRAIG, Secretary. 248 HORTICULTURE September 1. 19nG FRANK MILLANC Wholesale Commission Florist COOGAN BUILDING 55-57 W. 26th Street, NEW YORK Tel, 299 Madison Sq. Open 6 a. m. to 5 p. m. FORD BROTHERS 48 West 28th Street, NEW YORK [HE ROSES [H ■AIMS A Full Line of All CUT FLOWERS Telephone. 3»70 or 3871 Madison Sanaro ALEX. J. GUTTMAN THE WHOLESALE % FLORIST ^ OF NEW YORK Phone 1664-1665 Mad. Sq. 43 W. 28th St. HICKS &CRAWBUCK, Inc. Wholesale Commission Florists and Jobbers in Florist's Supplies 76 AND 78 COURT STREET BROOKLYN, N. Y. JOHN I. RAYNOR Wholesale Commission Florist ^LARSEs/aRowERs"* A full line of Choice Cut Flower stock for all purposes. Comprises eve''V. Variety grown for New York market, at current prices TEL. 1998 MADISON SQUARE 49 W. 28 St., New York City • Walter F. Sheridan Wholesale Commlssioa Dealer In Choice Cut flowers 39 West 28th Street, Hew York Telephone : Qoa Madison Sq. HEADQUARTERS FOR NOVELTIES ORCHIDS A SPECIALTY TMK HIOMKST CRADK OF VALLEY ON HAND CARO^NIAS, DAISIES, ROSES AND CARNATIONS JAMES McMANUS,7JsM.d8V42W.28thSt., New York M. E> P!^ R o :m E^ IV or ^^n^vA^ Wholesale Commission Florist CHOICE CUT FLOWERS 57 West 28th St. New York. Special Attentioa lo Shipping Orders Telephones: aaoo, atoi, Madison Square Write for Current Prices Bstabllsbed 1891 BUY FROM SHIP TO TRY ME The Reliable Commission House ALFRED H. LANGJAHR All Choice Cut Flowers in Season 55 West 28th St, New York Tetephone 3924 Madison Square. Richmond Roses and Rich Flowers of all varieties JOS. S. FENRICH now. 28th Streat, New York Tel. 324>32s Madi&OD Square FOR GOOD PRICES AND CASH RETURNS send your flowers to Phil. F- Kessler 55 West 26th Street, New York. Telephone 2921 Madison Square. NEW YORK OUOTATIONS PER 100-TO DEALERS ONLY Roses Am. Beauty and Edgeley fan and sp. " extra No. I " Lower grades Bride & 'Maid, (an and sp " Ordinary Golden Gate, fancy " ordinary Liberty, fancy " ordinary Richmond, fancy " ordinary Kaiserin, Carnot, Chatenay, fancy. ** " " ordinary Last Half of Week t First Half of Week ending Aug. 25 beginning Aug. 27 1906 1906 90.00 to 8.00 lo 4.00 to 1.00 to 2.00 to .95 to 3.00 to .35 to 4.0a to .35 to 6.00 to .25 to 1. 00 lo .3S to 95.00 t3.00 6.00 3.00 4.00 1. 00 4.00 3.00 6.00 3.0O 8.00 9.00 6.00 3.00 ao.oo to 8.00 to 4.00 to 1 .00 to 2.00 to .35 to 3.00 to .35 to 4.00 to as to 6.00 to .95 to t.oo to •35 to 39.00 13 00 6.00 3.00 4.00 1. 00 4.00 2.00 6.00 2.00 8.00 2.00 6.00 2.00 Carnation5, Fancy Carnations, Ordinary Cattleyas Lilies. Gladioli Lily of the Vailey...!.. .!!!!!.!! Sweet Peas, bunches niKnonette Adlantum Ciineatum " Croweanum Smllax Asparagus PlumoAus... - '* & Sprengeri, bunches UstHalf of Week ending Aug. 25 1906 1. 00 to .50 to 2^.00 to 8.00 to .51 to .15 to I. 00 to 1.00 to to .25 to T.oo to 6.00 to 10.00 to 15.00 to 3.00 •75 50.0c 10.00 1. 00 1. 00 3.00 4.00 .50 •50 T.50 8.00 35.00 35-00 First half of Week beginning Aug. 27 1906 1. 00 to .50 to 25.00 to 8. 00 to .50 to .15 to 1. 00 to 1.00 to .25 to t.oo to 6.00 to lO.CO to 15.00 lo 2.00 •75 50.00 to, 00 1. 00 t.oo 300 4.00 •50 •50 1.50 8.00 25.00 3500 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. TeL \^^ »udiion s,. Ncw York TRAENDLY A SCHENCK WHOLESALE FLORISTS Furnish best stock at fair prices all the year round Send for quetations on fall orders Tel 798 799 Madison Sq. 44 WBSt 28th StrSet, NCW YOrk CItj Charles Millang 50 West 29th St., New York t.ity Cut Flowers on COminiSSiOn "anfi^mrL'^mad? promptly'!^ A Reliable Place to Consign to or order from S3 west 30th ST. new VORK JULIUS LANC Wholesale Florist Telephone; 3860-3871 Madison Square Telephone, 280 Madison Sq. In writing to Advertisers kindly mention Horticulture September 1, 1906 HORTlCUL.TURE 249 "eTcrop fancy ferns $1-00 per 1000 unur GALAX $1.25 per looo Discount ofl Larger Orders ^ ^ ^ J •-'* j"' have^your standing order .or Pern. W.M make price ri.ht all .hrou.h .ea,„n '''*''^^i!:ir'^'^- Michigan Cut Flower Exchange """• Send for Our Weekly Price List on Cut Flowers. DILGER anager BUY YOUR FLOWERS THROUGH A. MOLTZ Wholesale Florist J8-57 W . 2«th 5trect - - NEW YORK Best Facilities for Supplying you at Lowest Daily Market Prices Tal. 2921.5243 HadUon Squar* J. 6. Murdoch & Go. Wholesale Florists FLORISTS' SUPPLIES 545 Liberty St., PITTSBURG, PA. Long Distance 'Phone 1435 Court. YOUl WE r ORDERS I ADVERTISING J. STERN & CO. Look through the Buyers' Directory and Ready Reference Guide. You will find some good offers there also. SOUTHERN SMILAX Now ready in limited quantities for immediate tise. Everything WORTH WHILE in Southern Greens. E. A. BEAVEN, Evergreen, Ala. Lilies, Japanese Plants BAMBOO STAKES The Yokohama Nursery Co., Ltd. 3 J Barclay Street, New York LET US GET TOGETHER REED ®. KELLER 122 West 2Sth St., New York Florists' Supplies We manufacture all our Metal Designs, Baskets,¥ire Work & Novelties and are dealers in Glassware Decorative Greens and florists' Requisite. H. BAYERSDORFER & CO 50-56 North 4th Street PHILADELPHIA, PA. FLORISTS^ SUPPLIES BEST LIHE in THE COUNTRY Do not keep your *'!" on firms to see them gTOMT or to see if they are full grown, but just glance around at the enterprising florist supply house with everything new^ for the trade. See us at the convention. 928 Cermantown Av., ) PHILADEUPHIA, PA. Best Flowers Ihe Boston Market N. F. McCARIHY & CO. 84 HAWLEY STREET BOSTON, MASS. SEND FOR PRICES Headquarters in Western New York ROSES, CARNATIONS And all kinds of Seaonable 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 QA $l.on per 1000. Discounts on larger quantities. Write for prices ou case 1 WE HAVE VERY FINE CUT BOX WOOD. DAGGER AND FANCY FERNS. Fresh Northern. $1.00 per 1000. LYRATA, the best SLib,-.[itute fur Smila.\, $7,00 pe' <^-^^e Head.iiiarters for all FLORISTS' SUPPLIES. Wire Designa. Cut Wire, Letters, Immortelles, Cycas Leaves, Wheat Sheaves, Kibbon^, Cnrnigated Bo.xes, etc. LAUREL FESTOONING, 5c. and 6c. per yard. HENRY M.ROBINSON &C0..«^ 'J E-^^as, , B.s.o^,^Mass. LAX WHOLESALE FLOWER MARKETS.— CINCINNATI August 38 PER 100 TO DEALERS ONLY. DETROIT .■\ugust 20 R05ES Am. Beauty and Edgely, fan and sp. '■ extra No. I " Lower grades Bride & 'Maid— Fan. and Sp '* Ordinary Golden Gate, Fancy " Ordinary Liberty , fancy " Ordinary Richmond, Fancy " Ordinary. Kaiscrin, Carnot,Chatenay. Fancy " " " Ordinary CARNATIONS P'ancy . BUFFALO August 39 PITTSBURQ August ao Ordinary . niSCELLANEOUS Cattlcyas Lilic-; Gladioli Asters Lily of the Valley Sweet Peas M ignonet te Adiantum Cuneatum " Croweanura Smilax Asparagus Plumosus, strings *' " & Sprengeri, bunches 15.00 8.00 400 5-00 2.00 5.00 a 00 5.00 3.00 5.00 3.00 1.50 •75 3.00 2.00 1. 00 3 00 .30 10.00 40.00 25.00 ao.oo 12.00 6.00 6.00 4.00 6.00 4.00 6.00 4.00 6.00 4.00 6.00 4.00 3.00 1. 00 10.00 3.00 3.00 400 •35 1. 00 12 50 50.00 35.00 15.00 6.00 3.00 4.00 3.00 4.00 3.00 4.00 3.00 4.00 3.00 400 a. 00 10.00 300 •75 3.00 •as 3500 35.00 35.00 30.00 8.00 6.00 6.00 4.00 6.00 4 00 6.00 4.00 6.00 4.00 6.00 4.00 1.00 ■75 30.00 12. 00 6.00 300 5.00 400 S^oo 3.00 5.00 3.00 6.00 3.00 6.00 1.50 .50 to xs.co 3.00 to 6.00 10 1. 00 1.00 10 4.00 3.00 to .35 •'5 10 1.00 to 1. 00 .50 10 1. 00 35.00 ao.oo 13. 00 6.00 6.00 500 6.00 5.00 7.C0 5.00 7.00 t>.oo 7.00 6.00 3.00 1. 00 15-00 13.50 40.00 35.CO I 35.00 95.CO 3.00 4.00 .35 1.50 1. 00 1 50 15.00 35-00 3S.OO 13.50 8. CO 4.00 3 00 25.0* 15.00 10.00 5.00 6.00 6.00 8.00 8.00 3 00 to 13.00 ■ 500 2.00 .50 3.00 1.35 10 1 3. SO 30.00 30.00 tS.oo 4.00 3. 00 4.00 .50 1.50 15.00 50.00 40.CO Geo. A. vSutKerland Co. CUT FLOWERS Florists' Supplies and Letters 34 HAWLEY STREET - - BOSTON Look through the Buyers' Directory and Ready Reference Guide. You will find some good offers there also. 20 WEST 27th ST., N. Y. The KERVAN CO. WHOLESALE DEALERS Fresh cut Palmetto & Cycas Palm Leaver, GaUx, Leu- cotface. Ferns and Mosses. All Decorating Evergreen 250 HORTICULTURE September 1, IPOS List of Advertisers Page Allen \Vm. Stuart €0.248 American Nursery. ..227 Aschmann Godfrey-- -230 Barrows H-H- & Son. 226 Baudisch & Co 227 Bayersdorfcr H & Co- 245-249 Beaven, E. A 249 Boddini;ton A.T 244 Boston Flonst Letter Co 246 Boston Plate and Win- dow Glass Co 253 Breck Joseph & Sons 244-253 Breitmeyer's J. Sons. 245 BrownelC. W. &C0.256 Endlong J. A 246 Burpee W. A. & Co.. 244 Carlton H. R 230 Carrillo & Baldwin... 230 Chicago Carnation Co ='8 Cochran Mushroom & Spawn Co 244 Cooke G. H 245 Cottage Gardens 228 Cowee A '37 Dilger Wm 249 Dreer H. A 227-253 Eajon H. N 23" Edwards Foldmg Box Co. 246 Elliott Wm. & Sons.. 243 Engelman R. & Sons 228 Esler J. G 254 Ernest W.H 25* Eytes "45 Farquhar R. & J. & Co '44 FenrichJ.S 248 Foley Nifg. Co 25s Ford Bros 348 FromentH. E. 248 Grey T.J. & Co 244 Gude Bros. Co 245 Gurney Hcatei Mfg. Co 255 Guttman Alex. J 248 Guttman & Weber... 247 Hail Asso. "54 Hammond Paint & Slug Shot Works ...244-256 HeUer&Co... 244 Herbert David & Son. 227 Herr A. M 227 Hews A. H. &C0....254 Hicks & Crawbuck . -248 Hilfinger Bros 253 Hitchings & Co 256 Holly Castle Co. 254 Horan E. C 248 Hub Wire Works. .-.253 Johnson Seed Co 244 Kasting W. F... -249-255 Kervan Co.. The ....24) Kessler.P F 248 Kilbourn R. 227 King Cons. Co.. 256 Kroescliell Bros 25* Lager & Hurrell 230 Lang, Julius. 24S Langjahr, Alfred H. . .248 Page Leuthy A. & Co 230 Lord & Burnham Co. 256 Manley Chas. H 254 McCanhy N. F.. 228-249 McConnell Alex.. 245 McKellar Charles W. 246 McKissick, W. E. ...246 McManusJas -.248 Michell H. F. Co. ...244 Michigan Cut Flower Exchange 249 M illaog Charles 248 Mitlang Frank 248 Moltz A 249 Moninger J. C. • •■255 Morehcad Mfg Co. .25b Murdoch J. B.& Co.. 249 Murray Samuel 245 Niesscn Leo. Co- 346 Orr Malcolm 230 Palisades Nurseries. .243 Peterson J. A 227 Pcnnock Samuel S... 238-246 Pentecost S. N 230 Perkins St. Nurseries. 230 Pierson F. R. Co 243 Pierson U Bar Co 255 Pittsburg Floral Ex.. 346 Plainfield Nursery ...343 Pierce F. O. Co. .. .353 Pye E. H 338 Rawson W. W. & C0.253 Raynor John 1 248 Reed& Keller 349 Rcid Edw 346 Rcinberg Peter 346 Robinson H.M . & C0.349 Roehrs Julius Co. . - 230 Rolker August & Sons353 Sander & Son 230 Schmidt I. C. Co... .230 Scollay John A. --354 Sheridan W. F. ... .348 Siggers Si Siggers ...353 Situations & Wants.. 353 Skidelsky S. S 230 Standard Plate Glass Co. 253 Stern J- & Co 249 Sleatns A. T. Lumber Co 354 Sutherland Geo. A. Co 349 Thorburn J.M. & Co. 343 Thornton Bros. 353 Traendly & Schenck.348 Troy, J. H 327 Velthuvs K 343 Vick's Jas. Sons 344 Vose H. W 238 Walsh M. H 243 WarnaarS: Co 343 Watcrer John & Sons. 327 Weathered Co 354 Weber F. C 345 Weber H. & Sons 338 Welch Bros. 330 146 WildG. H 337 Winterich C 337 Yokohama Nurseries. 349 Young, Thos. Jr 345 Zanecn O. V 327 Zirngiebel A 344 Buyer's Directory and Ready Reference Guide READ IT Advertisements under this head, one cent a word. Initials count as words. Regular advertisers In this Issue are also listed under this classlfloatlon without charge. Reference to List of Advertisers will Indicate the respective pages- ADIANTUMS. Adiantum Hvbriduiu, fine young plants, 1.5 for $1, mailed; S') per 100. Originator's stock. .Jertlflcate 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 Advertisers. Is Your Name In The Above List? If Not, Why Not ? 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. ASPARAGUS. A. M. Herr. Lancaster, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. H. W^ Vose, Hyde Park, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. Asparagus Plumosa. 2-ln. pots. Fine plants. W.oO 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. T. AUSTRIAN AND SCOTCH PINES. The F. E. Conine Nursery Co., Stratford, Conn. BAMBOO STAKES. Yokohama Nurseries, 31 Barclay St., N. For page see List of Advertisers. Y. BAY TREES. Julius Uoehrs Co., Rutherford. N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. BOX TREES. Julius Roehrs Co., Uutherford, 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. Thorburn & 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 o' Advertisers. A. T. "Boddlngton, 342 W. 14th St., N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. F. R. Pierson Coi Tarrytown-on-Hndson, N. Y. Fall Forcing Bulbs. For page see List of Advertisers. CANE STAKES. Wm. Elliott & Son?. New York. For page see List of Advertisers. CARNATIONS. B. H. Pye, Upper Nyack, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Chicago Carnation Co., Jollet, III. Field Grown Plants. For page see List of Advertisers. Guttmann & Weber, New York. Carnation Victory. For page see List of Advertisers. George E. Buxton, Nashua, N. H. Field Grown Plants. H. W. Vosp. Hyde Park. Mass. Field Grown Plants. For page see List of Advertisers. CARNATIONS— Continued. August Gaedeke & Co.. Nashua, N. Field Grown Plants. H. N. F. McCarthy & Co.. 84 Hawley St., Boston. Carnation Flowers Wanted. X'^or page see List of Advertisers. The H. Weber & Sons Co., Oakland, Md. Carnation Mabelle. For page see List of Advertisers. R. Engelman & Sou, Pittsfleld, Mass. Field Grown Carnations. l'"or page see List of Advertisers. CEMENT BENCHES. W. F. Hasting, Buffalo, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. CONIFERS. John Waterer & Sons. Ltd., American Nursery, Bagshot, Eng. For page see List of Advertisers. CUPS AND TROPHIES. Thornton Bros., Lawrence, Mass. Fo: page see List of Advertlstrs. CUT FLOWER BOXES. Folding cut flower boxes, the best made. Write for list. Holton & Hunkel Co., Mll- waukee. Wis- Welcn Bros-, IS Provinc* St., Boston. I- or page see List of Advertisers. Edwards Folding Box Co., Philadelphia. For page see List of Advertisers. "" CYCAS STEMS. J. M. Thorburn & Co., 33 Barclay St., N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. CYCLAMEN SEEDS. U. & J. Farquhar & Co.. (i & 7 So. Market St., Boston. For page sec List of Adverlisers. C. Winterich. Defiance, O. Giant Cyclamen Plants and Seeds. For page see List of Advertisers. O. V. Zangen, Hoboken. N. J. Giant Cyclamen Seeds. B"or page see List of Advertisers. Henry F. Michell Co., Philadelphia. For page see List of Advertisers. DAHLIAS. David Herbert & Son, Atco, .N. J. 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. ELECTRIC CIRCULATOR. HoIIy-Castle Co.. 170 Summer St., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. FERNS. A. Leuthy & Co.. Rosllndale, Mass For page see List of Advertisers. II. II. Barrows A: Son. Whitman, Mass. Nephrolepis Whitman!. For page see List of AdverTlsers. S. S. Skidelsky. 824 N. 24th St., Phlla. Whitmanll Fern. For page see List of Advertisers. H. N. Eaton, So. Sudbury, Mass. Boston Ferns. For page see List of Advertisers. FLORAL PHOTOGRAPHS. Floral Photographs. Bowery, New York. Foley's 226-228 1-2 FLORISTS' FERTILIZER. A sample 100-lb. bag of Blatchford's Plant Grower and Land Renovator Fer- tilizer only $2.75. It Is composed solely of pure rose growers' bone meal, nitrate of soda, Peruvian guano, sulphate of am- monia, sulphate of potash and gypsum. In the correct proportions. For benches and potting plants, roses, carnations, lilies, mums, etc.. It has never been surpassed. Address J. W. Barwell. Blatchford's Calf Meal. Animal and Poultry Foods, Fertil- izers. Karbo Dip, Seeds, etc.. Waukegan, III. Established at Leicester, England, In 1800. September 1, 1906 horticulture: •251 FLORISTS' LETTERS. Bm-.od Florist Letter Co., 84 Hawley St., Boston, Mass. For page see List of AdTertlsers. G. A. Sutherland Co.. 34 Hawley St., Boston, Mass. For page see List of AdTertlsera, FLORISTS' SUPPLIES. H. M. Robinson & Co.. 8-11 Province St., Boston, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. H. Bayersdorfer & Co., PhlladelphJa, Pa. Fur page see List of AdvertUera. The Kervan Co., ::0 W. 27tli St., M. i Decorative Evergreens. For page see List of Advertisers. N. F. McCarthy & Co.. 84 Hawley St., Boston, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. Reed & Keller, 122 W. 25th St.. New York. For page spe List of Advertisers. J. B. Murdoch i^Co., 545 Liberty St. Pittsburg, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. S. S. Pennock, Philadelphia. For page see List of Advertisers. J. Stern & Co . 1928 Germantown Ave., Philadelphia. For page see List of Advertisers. FLOWERS BY TELEGRAPH. Alex. McConnell, New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Fred C. Weber. 432U-28 Olive St., St. Louts. Mo. For page see List of Advertisers. J. Breltmeyer'B Sons. Miami & Gratiot Aves., Detroit, Mich. For page see List of Advertisers. XhoB. 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. 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 AdvertUera. Samuel Murray, 1017 Broadway, Kansas City, Mo. For page see List of Advertisers. FLOWERING PLANTS. Bnuilisfh & Co.. Union Hill. N. J. 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 Advertlaera, Hllflnger Bros., Ft. Edward. N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. FRENCH FREESIAS. Wm. Kllir.tt & Sons. L'Ol Fulton St.. New York. For page see List of .\flvprtiser8. 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. Bltchlngs & Co., IITO Broadway, New York. For page see List of Advertisers. A. T. Stearns Lumber Co., Neponset, Boaton. For page see List of Advertisers. King Construction Co., N. Tonawanda, N. Y. For page see_Ll.st of Advertisers. JTa Monlnger CoTllT Ea.st Blackhawk StT, Chicago, III. For page see List of Advertisers. Weathered Co., Box 780. New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Foley Mfg. Co., 471 W. 22ud St., Chicago. For page see List of Advertisers. Chas. H. Mauley, Premier Mfg. Works, St. Johns. Mich. For page see List of Advertisers. HARDY FERNS AND SUPPLIES. H. M. Robinson & Co.. 811 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. -Mlchlgau Cut Flower Co.. 38 and 40 Miami Ave., Detroit, Mich., Wra. Dllger. Mgr. Fancy Ferns. For page see List of Advertisers. E. A. Beaven, Evergreen, Ala. Fadeless Sheet Moss: Lyrata. 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. GERANIUMS. A. M. Herr, Lancaster, Pa. 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. G. C. Watson, 9th & Market Sts., Phlja. Glass. French and American "White Rose" brand. Stenzel Glass Co., 2 Hud- son St., New Yot-k. HARDY PERENNIALS. M. H. Walsh, Woods Hole. Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. The Palisades Nurseries. SparkiU. N. Y. For page see List of .Advertisers. HEATING APPARATUS. Lord & Burnham Co., 11.S3 Broadway. New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Plerson U-Bar Coi 1 Madison Square, New York. For page see List of Advertisers. HItchlngs & Co., 1170 Broadway, New York. For page see List of Advertisers. John A. Seollay. 73 & 75 .\iyrtle Ave., Brooklyn, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Gnrnev Heater Mfg. Co., 188-200 Franklin St., Cor. Pearl, Boston, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. Kroeschell Bros., 35 Eric St., Chicago. For page see List of Advertisers. HOT-BED SASH. The A. T. Stearns Lumber Co., Neponset. Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. HItchlngs & Co.. 1170 Broadway, N. V For page see List of Advertisers. Lord & Burnham Co.. 1133 Broadway, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. GLAZING POINT. H. A. Dreer. Pblladelriti- Pa. For page see List of Adv. Misers. INSECTICIDES. Hammonds Paint & S. S. Works, Flshklll. N. Y. Horlcum. For page see List of Advertisers. JAPANESE PLANTS. Yokohama Nurseries. 31 Barclay St., N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. KENTIAS. Godfrey Aschniaun. 1012 Ontario St., Philadelphia. For page see List of Advertisers. KOSTER'S BLUE SPRUCE. J. H. Trov. New Rochelle, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. LEADING RETAIL FLORISTS. Alex. MrConnell. New York. For pagpsee^ Ijst j)f_Advprllaf rs. Thomas 'Young. Jr., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. LEADING RETAIL FLORISTS — Continued. Fred C. Weber. 432« Olive St., St. LonU,Mo, For page ^pp List of Advprtlsprs J. Lireiiiueyer'it :3on8, Detroit, Mlch^ 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 si'e 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. T. For page see List of Advertisers. Mills, the Florist, Jacksonville, Fla. Telegraph or mall orders promptly fllle-*-i- CYPRESS SASH BARS 'ii fe«t er longer HOT BED SASH Greenhouse Boiler, PECKY CYPRESS BENCH LUMBER 35 Erie Street CHICAGO. GREENHOUSES ERECTED AND EQUIPPED COMPLETE IF DESIRED Write for Circular "D" and Prices Boilers made uf t!ic best maieiial; shell, firebox sheets and heads of steel: water space all around front, sides and back. Write for information. SEND FOR CATALOGUE OF SCOLLAY HOT WATER and STEAM BOILERS JOHN A. SCOLLAY 78 and 75 Myrtle Arenae BOROUGH OF BROOKLVN, N, V, UTI The A. T. STEAR\S LUMBER CO. NEPONSET, BOSTON, MASS. In a Premier Greenhouse — all good points are combined. There's durability, artistic appearance, ease of erection — and — ease of RE-erection. It's a better house than is usually built; the price is ONE THIRD of that usually charged. SeiiJ for booklet No. G-4S. Chas. H. Manley, Premier Mfg. Works, St. Johns, Mich. NOW IS TBE TIME TO INSURE TOUR GLASS AGAINST DAMAGE BT HAIL. For particulars address John e. Emimr, Smddim Rhrmr, K. •/. WEATHERED COHPANY BOX 789. NEW YORK GREENHOUSE BUILDING AND HEATING Send for Catalogue. September 1, 1906 horticulture: ioo ALL HLf\RT 5UN DRILO CTPRtSS \STHE.BE.ST V^E.HftVE-4-OTSOF IT 5EnD FOR 5KLTCHE.S tSTIMATE-S AMD FKLL -'C^TALOGUe- FOLLY m^^ CMIC^<^0 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 THE ^^ SUNSHINE SHOP^^ — that's what one of our customers called his U-Bar greenhouse, and we have regularly adopted the phrase because it certainly applies to our houses. U-BAR GREENHOUSES Are the Best Greenhouses Built None let so much sunshine in — keep so much cold out. Freest from repairs, none so attractive. WE ARE THE SOLE MAKERS OF U-BAR GREENHOUSES PIERSON U=BAR COMPANY Designers and Builders U-BAR GREENHOUSES Metropolitan BIdg., 4th Ave. and 23rd St. NEW YORK ECONOMY IN STEAM HEATING MOREHEAD RETURN TRAPS ^ Will return water of condensntion to boilers for use as feed w?ter. 5 Boilers do not need to be placed below coils. fl A saving in fuel, water, equipment and repairs. IVriu fur Booklet. lMor^l"»^n.cS AlJfts. Co. 1045 Grand River Ave. DETROIT. MICH. FOR HEATING ANY DESCRfPTlON OF BUILDING BY STEAM OR HOT WATER NEW YORK OFFICE III RFTH AVE ■ 7.4 FRANKLIN ST BOSTON BOSTON OFFICE REMOVED TO 18<(-2nO FR.WKT.IN ST.. COR. F'EARI.. Look through the Buyers' Directory and Ready Reference Guide. You will find some good offers there also. indestructible fireen House Bench f ftuitt uniirr thf I'ult J'aiettt t The material used in tonstruclion c<>n>i>i> ot cement, cravel and sand with rc-enforcements. A cemeni bench lasts a life "t"«. constructed so it can be moved any time and anywhere AM work Etiarantccd. Cost within reach of every tinrisl. Study carefully the advantaecs over wood or other material used for greenhouse benchinR. Estimates jladly furnished upon application by P'vinC us the c.xxci dimensions nf the benches you micnt want to rebuild or put in new houses. Manufactured and sold by WM. F. KASTING, '"^-i^W'^iVXi'"' Sole Owner of Patent 256 HOKTICULTURE. Septembfi- 1, 1905 "Good Enough" is one kind of argument, but " better still " is a still better one. There are a lot of florists hanging on to old forms and ways of greenhouse construc- tion because they are good enough. We are looking after the florist who wants the top notch of efficiency in green- house construction at a light price for the right thing. HITCHINGS AND CO. GREENHOUSE DESIGNERS AND BUILDERS. MaDuf.clur r.s o. I,,i,i.i,i ond \eDlllallD|i ;lpparalus. 1170 Broadway, NEW YORK. a I 1 AND< ittlillftiti TRAVELING IN THERIGHTDIRECTION The way tlie tire travels in a boiler has a lot to do with the coal bin. The perccniagc of heat ihai goes up your chimucy i-- thai much less III your houses. The longest possible distance between two points 1 the fire and the smoke fluej in fire travel, is what rriakes the ■' Burnham " Sectional Boiler the boiler it is for greenhouses. Three times the length of the boiler, passing over waterways so constructed as to give the water circulation a minimum of friction; then up the chimney alter pretty much all the heat is harnessed. The longest way round ( consistent with draft ) then, is the shortest way to coal economy — when it's fire travel. A lot of other economies in the " Burnham " told in catalog. Lord &, Burntiam Co. GREENHOUSE DESIGNERS and MANUFACTURERS 1133 BROADWAY, cor. 26th Street, N. V. B«ston Branch : 819 Tremont Building tttt ititti It- i Old English Liquid and For Beddine Class in"T Sash or for Filling Cracks or Seams T W E M L O W Glazing Putty Elastic in Roof Joints or Frames of Creen- housesorHotbeds. It is used in Machine or Bulb. If too tiiicl; ior bulb titin with a little Pure Linseed Oil, boiled. So thinned. it can be Dt^shed into any crack or leak, making a solid tilling. It makes a solid bed, impervious to moisture, and holds glass in its place, .ind will stop any crevice or fault. When once set on dry wood it docs not heave. As regards the goods, the article 18 no new invention, but simply an article of the very best class, to do tlioroufhly good work, like old time gentlemen e-vpected when sashes were made with lead, and small panes of glass used that caught the water and leaked unless set with an elastic putty which once set by a mechanic was expected to remain, and did remain in good shape. This Twemlow's Old English Glazine Putty does; nothing more, nothing less. SOLD FY THE FI.OKI8T8' SUPPLY HOC8ES. We have on hantl large quantities of Orchid Peat, Rotted Peat, Azalea Peat, Leaf-Mould, Live Sptiagnum Moss fort irchid?, Silver Sand, Ureen Clump Moss, etc. Also Baled Moss for Design Work and Nursery ; 5 and 10 Bbl. Bales. Secure the best at the lowest prices. Samples gratis. Jobbers' list on application. C.W. BROWNE LL& CO., WALDEN, N. Y. ft. TONAWANDA. IH.T. ^rHiiufactiired in the L'nited States only by HAMMOND'S PAINT AND SLUG SHOT WORKS, FISHKIILON-THE-HUDSON NEW tORK 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 satisfactory machine. The Duplex Gutter is gaining all the time, over 12,000 feet sold thus far this season. Catalogues free. E, HIPPARD, YonngstowD, Ohio GREENHOUSE CONSTRUCTION LUMBER John C. rioninger Co. 117 E. Biackhawk St., CHICAGO Standard Flower , . POTS If your greenhouses are within 500 miles of the Capital, write U5, we can save you money W, H, ERNEST, 28:h apd M Straeti, WASHIN6T0N. D. C. Factory Window Boxes (See Editorial) 'evotecf to th^ ^ flORrSTrPlANrSMAJV, ^1 ^FT/ NdmlftonTlSce. Bq/TOA/, Mass. dc/l>scr/pNon. ^10 0± 258 HORTICULTURE, September 8, 190S I The Universal Opinion of all those who were fortunate enough to see f • OUR EXHIBITION AT DAYTON % % placed same away ahead of all similar displays, past or present. % \ NOW FOR FALL BUSINESS \ • Get your orders in early. Be ready for the opening of the new season. ! . Your orders can now be promptly attended to with the latest designs. V • H, BAYERSDORFER & CO I The Florists' Supply House of America 56 Norlh 4rli Street, PHILADELPHIA, PA { iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiEiiiiiiiiiiiiii iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii^ NOW READY NARCISSUS PAPER WHITE GRANDIFLORA and WHITE ROMAN HYACINTHS We offer the finest bulbs for immediaie delivery as follows: Narcissus Paper White Grandiflora. finest quality bulbs, 13 c/in and up, 1,250 bulbs to the case, $11.25 P^'' case; less quantities at $1.00 per 100. Paper White Grandiflora narcissus is always a money-maker. Plant at once for earliest crop, which is the most profitable. Bermuda Buttercup Oxalls, $1.00 per 100, $7.50 per 1000. White Roman Hyacinths, finest quality bulbs, 12 to 15 c/m, about [,Soo bulbs to the case, $2.50 per 100 $23.00 per 1,000. Freesia Refracia Alba, finest Bermuda-grown 1 ulbs, yi inch up, $7.50 per 1,000. LUium HarriSll, 5 to 7-inch bulbs, 400 to the case, $16 00 per case; less quantities, $5.00 per 100. Larger sized bulbs all sold out. = F. R. PIERSON CO., Tarrytown-on-Hudson, New York = niiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiMiiiHiiiiiiaiiiiiiiniiiiiiniiiiiiMiiiMiiiiiiKiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiuiiiMMiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiDiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiili »i^^%^»»»^i^»%^»»«^»«>^">i^»<1^W»»^>Na<^^^»«^WN%'»^»V^»»M*»» ■ FIELD GROWN CARNATION PLANTS \ CARNATION plants \ I'er 100 Fcr lo WHITE, Lady liiiuntiful, favorite white, $7.00 »6i).(x) White Lawson 7 IK) 60 00 PINK, Mrs. Tliomas W. Lawson ... 600 .W.OO Enchantress 7.00 Fair Maid 6.00 SCARLET.-Cardinal, best scarlet . . . 7.00 60.00 Skyrocket, (new) 7.00 60.00 Crusader, good 6.00 50.00 VARIECATEO,— lilendale, (new) . . . 12.O0 loo.oo Prosperity .I.oo 40.00 Harl^wardcn ". i«i 40.™ CRIMSON, CHICAGO CARNATION CO., Joliet, III. ^ HARDY PHLOX. .N'ow is the lime to pbnt to get ihe best results next year. We offer the following varieties. Marie Stuart (Miss Lingard) — Pure white, the earliest of all phlox and the best variety for the Florist's u e. Price, $3.00 per 100, $25.00 per looo. Princess Louise — White with pink ey, early and cTniinuous bloom. Price, $3.00 per 100, $25 00 per 1000. Brilliant— Rose pink, $4 00 per 100, $35.00 per looo. Lumineaux — Fine pink, $4.00 per 100, $35.0 » per looo. Eclaireur — Brilliant magenta, $4.00 per 100. ?35.oo pet 1000. Dora Wingeller — Red, $4.00 per too, $35.00 per 1000. Meteor — Fine pink, $5.00 per ico. Coquelicot — Scarlet, $6.00 per too. .\ll the above are strong divided roots. COTTAGE GARDENS COMPANY, QUEENS, N.Y. PEONIES $6.00 to $10.00 per 100 EDWARD SWAYNE WEST CHESTER, PA. RICHMOND ROSE 2'X in. $12.00 $100.00 KAISERIN " " 400 35.00 VARIEGATED LAWSON R.C. 6.00 50.00 ENCHANTRESS 3.00 25.00 QUEEN and LAWSON 2.00 18.00 E. H. PYE, FLORIST UPPER NVACK, N. V. Nelson, Oueen Louise, 9 Lawson, Cardinal, Har ry Fe n n , Queen, Fi ancee : « $6.00 per 100; $55.00 per 1000 Enchan f r ess $7.00 per 100; $65.00 per 1000 • « Crocker 7. 'f $5.50 per 100; $50.00 per 1000 * Jnom Cm Haines ^ $12.00 per lOO • SAMUEL S. PENNOCK, f ? THE Ti'?lsfo't' Philadelphia ? CARNATIONS Kielil Mv >wn piaiit>. Kt^ady now. Prosperity and Genevieve i ord. $6.rt() per 1 IH). The H. WEBER & SONS CD- Oakland MARYLAND FIELD GROWN CARNATIONS and VIOLETS F.xlr.i strong pianls of «. Having just returned from Belgium, I am prepared, afier a personal inspection, to olfer to the trade some of the linest AZALEAS, PALMS, FERNS, Etc. that can be obtained. Wholesale Price List on application. A. LEUTHY & CO. IMPORTERS and EXPORTERS GROWERS and DEALERS Perkins Street Nurseries, Rosiindale BOSTON, MASS. ARAUGARIAS A SPECIALTY. 6000 of th« choicest on hand at the following lowest cash prices: Excelsa. 5i*-in. pots. 34 licrs, 10 10 14 in. hi^h, 50 to 60 cts., 6-in. pot?, 4-6 tiers, 16 to 2a in. high,$ .7S.S» 00 to $1.25 each. Compacta Robusta, vciy fine, 6-7 in. pots, $1.35, S'-5o. S>-75. $2.00 each. Glauca, 6-7 in. .$1.00. §1.25, $1.50 each. Kentia Forsteriana aad Belmoreana. 6-in., 30 to 40 in high, 4 years old, Si.oo, S1.25 to $1.50: made up, 82.00 each. GODFREY ASCHMANN, 1012 Ontario St.. Philadelphia. There is BUT ONE FERN besides the BOSTONIENSIS and that Is NEPHROLEPIS WHITMANI It is ahead of them all. Having uriiered a large iiuantity I can fill your orders at sliort notice. Price $25 per 100 S200 per 1000 S. S. SKIDELSKY, 824 No. 24th St., PHILADELPHIA Boston Ferns, Fine Plants 5-ln. pots 35c. 6-in. pots 50c. 7-in. pots 65c. Immediate delivery. Cash with order. H. N. EATON SOUTH SUDBURY, MASS. GOVERNOR HERRICK The MEW VIOL€T The finest single, the irecst blooirt^r, the i;reatest money maker ever oftered for sale. Write me today. ldoz.,$2.00: 100,$10.00; 1000,$7S.00: S.OOO or more at $60.00 per 1.000 H. **. CA.iervTOJV Originator and Introducer WILLOUatlBY, O. DoubleViolets Lady Campbell, Extra Strong, Healthy Plants. Field grown from March-struck Cuttings. $S.OOperlOO. Cash with order. MALCOLM ORR, "<"^^gAlt?""" Hyacinths, Tulips, Narcissus, Crocus, Lilies and all other Bulbs for Florists Send for our Whole ale Flor- ists' Bulb List Now Ready. J. M.THORBURN & CO. 33 Barclay St.. tlirougli to 38 Parli Place NEW YORK PALMS, FERNS and DECORATIVE STOCK Nephrolepis Scotti Small plants from the henclies, $5 00 per 10(1; S'lOoo per HWi. Plants large enough for 6 in. pots, $^.5.00 per Kxi. Plants large enough for 7 and 8 in. pots. SoO.Oo per lof>. Asparagus Pluniosus Nanus, '2% in., fine plants, S3 0" per IQii, JOHN SCOTT Rutland Road and East -ISth Street BROOKLYN, N. Y. Telephone - 2890 Bedford Just to Hand FINE IKIPORTATION of Bay Trees, Box Trees Standards and Pyramids Euonymus, Evergreens NEW PRICE LIST 0N_APPLIC4TI0H JULIUS ROEHRS CO.. importers RUTHERFORD, N.J. Look through the Buyers' Directory and Ready Reference Guide. You will find some good offers there also. VIOLETS Lady H. Campbell & California, out of 2j'-2 in. pots. P'ine healthy slock. $2.00 per 100: $18.00 per 1000 Smilax 2>2 in. $1 2Sper lOO; $10.00 per lOOO J. C. Schmidt Co., Bristol, Pa. FERNS Now ready in leading commercial varieties, good, bushy stock ferns, 2 1-4 and 3 1-4 in. pots ALSO KENTIAS. Boston Ferns in Large Sizes. ARAUGARIAS, CYCAS.LORRAINES. Write for Prices. WM. W. EDGAR CO. Waverley, Mass. Look through the Buyers' Directory and Ready Reference Guide. You will find some good offers there also. ORCHIDS Liirgest Ini/ntflrr:t, ICxpnrirrs, {irtnvei'H and JIf/hri^\-' eacn Slock limited. Orders filled in rotation. JOSEPH A. MANOA 191 Valley Road, West Orange, N. J. ORCHIDS Arrived in splendid condition a line tmpnrtation of C. Hossls, C. speclosl.islma. C. Kramerlanum, C. glgaa, riendelll, etc. .\lso a fine lot of established orchids on hand. Il'rilf for Frier Liil. GARRtLLO & BALDWIN, Secaucus, N.J. September 8, 1906 HORTICULTURE 261 Rockeries and Alpine Gardening "What did you say?'' "Where can I go to see a good illustration of rockery and alpine gardening?" My reply was, ''I really don't know" — which is a fact. Is it possible that nobody knows any thing about the beau- ties of these higher-up plants and their very simple requirements? Surely there are scores if not hundreds who are as well- acquainted with them as I am. so I am going to make a plcament for rockery gardens gen- erally and alpine plants in particular. There should be a better word than "alpine." On a table rock, only last year, I saw overhanging tlie Mississippi river, fifty feet above the water, a grouji of the slender hare bells with more than five hundred open flowers. They sui'ely were not alpines and there are very many beautiful dwarf native plants which belong to elevated surfaces rather than the level ground, yet they cannot be classed as alpine plants. The list given below contains some of these. MATERIAL REQUIRED The necessary material to make a rockery to properly grow plants on is rich sandy soil, and this must be in sufficient quantities to insure a mean depth of not less than eighteen inches in any part of the structure. The fallacious idea that rock plants do not require an3'1hing but poor soil to grow in and very little of that is so common that it is not at all surprising to see — as one does occasionally — a few scarecrow-like plants stuck between a few stones on a so-called rockery. For some plants leaf mould — humus like decayed manure — heavy clayey loam, very old disentegrated mortar, and very coarse sand are desirable; for certain plants a mixture of all these may be advantageously used. The most satisfactory stones to use are sand stone, lime stone, tufa, some granite boulders, soft and porous bricks, new or old: the least desirable of all are fur- nace clinkers, except for filling deep places. Sufficient quantities of all the necessary kinds of material should be obtained and conveniently placed, so that the work may be quickly done. WHERE IS THE BEST PLACE? Wliere to build the rockery depends upon the space of ground afvailable for the purpose and the size desired. A sunny, sheltered position is a desideratum. Over- hanging trees must be avoided. The shape will be de- termined by the immediate surroundings. The center or foreground of a lawn are not desirable positions. The actual base line of the rockery should be nearly level and if somewhat depressed so mucli the better. Xever have the base line on a hill where the wat'^r mil wash and run away from it. The surfaces of all plateaus and bays should be finished level, so also should the steps or treads of the pathways; in fact it should be borne in mind to construct the work so that the water will run into the bulk of the soil at the back, instead of running over the outsides. This caring for surface levels is very important. \Miere more than one or two tiers are made they should not be more than four feet wide at the broadest point. These tiers bhould be irregular in shape and yet, withal, there must be some tentative system in -the whole work. Make the pathway wide, not less than two feet in the narrowest part, and the treads from four to eight inches high and no higher. The breadth of steps may vary consid- erably— none less than a foot wide. The interstices between the stones are to be filled in with quarter-inch gravel or limestone. The bays, plateaus and pockets are to be variable in size and shape. The rims tc hold the water must be level to a certain height wheie the stones do not touch or are distant apart so that when the planting is completed the surface of the soil in the small bays will be an inch and a half below the level of the rims, and 2 to 2 1-2 inches in the larger ones for holding water. The water should percolate through the soil and not run off it. Long and thin stones or slate should be set perpendicularly in the soil so that at least a few inches appear above the surface and whieli may form partitions between tlifi colonies, or they may form the face of the next group above; let these stones be entire if possible. Keep the diilerent kinds of stone together as much as possible, except per- haps that some particular different specimens may be placed on conspicuous corners or central elevations. Bear in mind that the rock work is not the objective feature, but primarily it is of the greatest importance and necessity and must be so considered. Eepetitions 262 HORTICULTURE September 8, 1906 of structural form should be avoided as far as possible. All stones are to be rammed and pounded hard to pre- vent any giving way from the bulk. PLANTING TIME AND PLANTING. Preferably the best time for planting is in spring, as soon as the danger of frost is past and the earth Ijegins to get warm. Planting may be done, however, at any time when the plants and their places are ready for them. Whenit is necessary to revise the planting after, a season's growth, September is the best month; this will permit the i>lants to get established and well rooted before winter. Too much care cannot be given to making all plants very firm in their places and to be careful not to plant too deep, and all plants should be thoroughly soaked with water to complete the work properly. The observant planter will know whether to use heavy or light, or very sandy soil, according to the strength and general growth of the plants as these will appear when they are developed. I strongly advise the planting of the delicate grow- ing and also the tender kinds of plants in wire baskets, made either of galvanized wire or real copper wire. These baskets to be comparatively small, the meshes of the smallest not less than an inch in diameter, and those in the larger from 1 1-2 to 3 or more inches. These baskets can be made in any shape to fit the places they are to occupy; any handy man with a pair of pliers can make them. Wien in the fall the tender and the frail plants have to be protected the value of these baskets will be realized; some of the very small plants, though they be impervious to cold, are more easily taken care of in temporary quarters, whence they can be turned out again in the spring unscathed. Caring for a rockery means no more and no less than does the care of any other branch of gardening where it is successfully carried out. A don't care treatment will bring about the same results as it does in a potato patch or cornfield; good care always repays. After the planting is carefully done then comes watering. Two, or at most three thorough soakings a week is a great deal better than a mere sprinkling every day, and it cannot be too strongly impressed on those who do the work. Wlien the plants are growing rapidly, liquid manure should be given once a week, or nitrate of soda, or guano, or ammonia in solution — in fact any thing that will develop and strengthen the plants. Rockery plants thrive on good living equally as well as chrysanthemums; a no starvation sign should be in every garden. Weeds must be kept down; strong growing plants must be kept from crowding the weaker ones; delicate ones may need a little petting and tall ones staking, and insects liave to be fought, which in these days is an easy matter. WHAT TO PLANT. The number of plants suitable for rockery planting is astonishing; I mean such plants as really are more effective in elevated positions than on the ground level. A total of over one hundred and fifty genera, emljrac- ing nearly five hundred species, exclusive of bulbous plants, of wMch there is a score of species and not including numberless varieties, or annuals, may very easily be collected. No form of gardening is capable of presenting in comparatively small spaces as much variety in forms or colors. In making collections, however small, there are .some genera which cannot be dispensed with, such as achil- lea, alyssum, anemone, aster, armeria, aquilegia, aubre- tia, campanula, delpliinium, dianthus, geranium, geum, lychnis, malva, myosotis, plilox, ranunculus, sasifraga, silence, sedum, sempervivum, viola, etc. Of these there are from eight to twenty or more species each. It is desirable to group as niany of the species in close proximity when space will permit. Of the following, one or more plants of each will be almost indispensa- ble: Actaea, adonis, arabis, arbutus, asarum, Asclepias tuberosa, asperula, convallaria, dicentra, dodecatheon. draba, g}'psophila. Daphne cneorum, heuchera, housto- nia, leontodon. Lobelia cardinalis, mertensia. mitcbella, Iceland poppies, saponaria, sanguinaria, statice, tril- lium, trollius, uvularia, walilenbergia, wulfenia. No rockwork is complete without a selection of bulbs, the majority of which should be grown on the lower tables — such as aconite, Atamasco lily, chionodoxa, colchicum, crocus (several sj^ecies), hyacinthus (sev- eral species), iris, lilies (many species), crown impe- rial, cyclamen, dogtooth violet, gladiolus species, nar- cissus (species and varieties), omithogalum, fcilla, snowdrop and tulips (species). PROPAGATION AND PUOTECTION. Propagation is by the general methods as in other classes of plants : seed when convenient and best, other- wise by cuttings, layers or divisions. For protection it is desirable after Thanksgiving or a little before to cover up either with dry leaves, slender twigs of de- ciduous trees, or evergreen branches, or these may be used jointly. The covering must not be too heavy; if it is placed on thick enough to well secure shade from the Sim's rays it is best and sufficient. Don't use green manure. Some few specimens may be wrapped in clean straw, but beware of mice. All the tender plants are best cold in a cold greenhouse or in a dry, deep, cold frame away from the sun where freezing and thawing cannot occur, or in a dry, light cellar where potatoes are readily kept in good condition. Pack close together tightly in soil and keep rather dry and plant out in the spring when the proper time comes. The few notes here given in the interest pf rockeries and alpine gardening is but a tithe of what could be said, and to whicli \hey deservedly are entitled. '^v^W /If^^rrhxj September 8, 1906 horticulture: 263 ^^Burning*' of Conifers and Ever- greens The Inirning or drying up of leaves commonlj seen on conifers and other evergreens in spring is the result of winter or spring injury. Trees afEeeted in tliis man- ner show the burning generally on one side, w-hieh coin- cides with the direction of some prevailing wind or storm. This is a sun scorch, similar to that prevailing on other trees, and occurs at a time when the ground is frozen and drying winds prevail. This is usually brought about by a sudden rise of temperature m the early spring when the plants are in frozen ground, at which time transpiration is active. Under these con- ditions root absorption is limited, whether the soil is moist or dry, and burning results. An arbor vitse hedge, which has been under our ob- servation for some years, located on high ground with a severe exposure, becomes burned more or less every year. Frequently the burning is on the southeast side and occasionally on the southwest, but more often on the northwest, which is the direction of the prevailing winds. There is a considerable amount of burning to conifers and rhododendrons in this State, and not infrequently this is so bad tliat the specimens are ruined. Much of this injury occurred during the wdnter of 1904-5, on evergreens located on private estates and in nurRCries, and included various species of abies, buxus, chamascy- paris, juniperus, picea, pseudotsuga, taxus, thuya, retinospora and tsuga. Our native conifers are seldom injured in this man- ner except when transplanted in some uncongenial place, or where the environment is more or less modi- fied. Swamp cedar burns frequently when taken from the swamp and grown in ordinary soil, and the arbor vitse, sparingly found as a native in this State, fre- quently burns when planted on high or more or less dry land with severe exposure. This holds good also for hemlocks, and to a certain extent for pinc^ and junipers. One of the conditions whicli induce burning is heavy mulching. When plants are heavily mulched during the spring, the frost is retained in the ground for a longer period than is good for the plants, A pile of chestnut burrs four inches high and two feet in diam- eter when left on a lawn prevented the frost from com- ing out from the ground for three weeks longer than where there were no leaves, and the frost woukI un- doubtedly remain longer if the leaves had not been re- moved. No doubt much of the sun scorch on rhododen- drons and conifers could be obviated if the mulching were raked away from the plants during the early spring, so as to allow the frost to come out of the ground. The dry winds of spring cause considerable damage to trees, especially to newly transplanted hemlock.-, etc. There are situations where it is almost impossible to get hemlocks establislied. Young, undeveloped maple leaves are very susceptible to sun scorch, as the strong, dry winds cause tlie edges of the leaves to wilt and ulti- mately turn brown and fall otf, A few years ago rock maples all over Massachusetts showed a sun scorch on the northwest side of the tree. This followed a warm, bright, sunshiny day in May when the winds were blowing at the rate of over 70 miles an hour. The oc- currence in this case of sun scorch on the northwest side of the tree was quite unprecedented and formed a good illustration of the effects of severe winds on one side of the trees. Some maples are scorched badly every year for some unknown reason, although such might occur from some peculiarity in the inherent, absorptive capacity of the roots, or even from some peculiarity in the constituents of the soil where such trees are grow- ing. Amherst, Mass. "Y ~^ ^^tA> Growth of Cambium Tissue it is the general opinion that the cambium tissue in trees starts to grow in the early spring, when the sap is running, and continues until the fall of the leaves in autumn. It is only vaguely mentioned in many books on forestry and similar subjects. The late Prof. Thomas Meehan had an idea that the actual gro\rth of this tissue was confined to a certain period, and desiring actual data had the writer experi- ment one season. A silver maple, two and one-half feet in diameter, was selected and a wire placed around the trunk, after having removed all the loose bark to prevent un- natural swelling by rains. The wire was tightly fas- tened in such a manner that the least swelling would cause it to feed out, and in this way a record could be taken. Though placed around in early Maj', no swelling oc- curred nntil the 28th, when a slight change was no- ticeable. In the course of a few days it had moved a quarter of an inch. This continued increasing a little until about the middle of June. During the rest of June it did increase, but continued to make a regular swelling all the time. On July 6th the wire recorded a fraction over an inch and three-quarters. This growth had all occurred during about five to six weeks. From July 6th until the end of the season no further increase occurred. This record, though proof in this particular case may differ in other varieties and the time may also not correspond in other sections. It proves one fact, how- ever, and that is that only at certain periods does the cambium tissue swell. 264 HORTlCULTUKf: September 8, 1906 horticulture: AN ILLUSTRATED JOURNAL DEVOTED TO THE FLORIST, PLANTSMAN, LANDSCAPE GARDENER AND KINDRED INTERESTS HORTICULTURE PUBLISHING CO. II HAMILTON PLACE, BOSTON, MASS. Telephone^ Oxford 292 WM. J. STEWART. Editor and Manager. September is with us, scliools are The season opening, chilly nights with their con- of awakening eomitant of liome-coming vacationists are due and the activities of social life will soon be transplanted from seaside and moun- tain to the city wliirl. There is no time to be wasted now by the florist, be he grower or dealer. If he i? am- bitious for a successful season he must get in readiness to greet returning customers and set the bait for new recruits, with his domain well-swept and garnished ■with everything in the way of choice goods and attract- ive accessories to induce an early resumption of flower buying. Those who went to Da^ion have a pretty good idea of what the .reason offers and enterprise demands. The visitor to the Dayton convjution Activity on niust have been deeply impressed with wise lines the immense variety and great beauty of the new importations in baskets, vases and other artistic ware adapted for florists' use which our hustling supply dealers have brought from abroad tkis season. Much of this stock has been personally selected by gentlemen who by reason of long association have learned to read in advance the needs of the flower people and it may be truly said of their selectioup for this year that it far exceeds in richness and variety any- thing offered heretofore. If you didn't see the Dayton display don't fail to get into communication with some of the dealers who were represented there and whose oflEers may be found from week to week in the adver- tising pages of Horticulture. You cannot afford to overlook this. The i^icture which forms our frontis- Extending piece this week is, perhaps, not entirely the business j^p^^ (q our readers, being one of the views depicting the manner of adorn- ment of the factory buildings of the X. C. H. at Dayton. Xevertheles? the subject it illustrates i' one which will bear frequent and incessant pressure upon tlic attention of every florist in the land, of whom there is not one, be his community large or small, who has not within his limits some institution, factory, or other building which would be a good subject for such embel- lishment as our frontispiece so well exemplifies or whose management would not be open to suggestions along these lines. Once adopted by one concern the innovation would soon find imitators and, as if the case in Dajion, the influence of the good example would soon be apparent on all sides. The time is now here when winter Another greenery becomes a seasonable topic, promising line ';!'], p window boxes and balcony recep- tacles that have done duty for nas- turtiums, geraniums, and other summer material may be made equally effective for the winter season by the use of little conifers, hollies, ivy and similar evergreen material and the furnishing and planting of this class of stock should prove as remunerative in its way as the former. If our local florists would all make it a point to devote a small outdoor space to the growing of the little, shapely junipers, arbor-vitfes and retinosporas which are so acceptable in mitigating the desolate aspect of midwinter they would find little trouble in making an opening for a regular business in such goods. They can be produced at small cost and require only shed protection to be available for use at any time they are needed. The persistent exploitation of this Marvellous jfi,.., gf beautifying our home and results possible wcirk room surroundings will invar- ial)ly pay and it belongs distinctly to the commercial horticulturist to make the initial effort. We are considering the question, not from any altruistic standpoint, but solely in its selfish, practical aspects as a business proposition and as appealing sim- ply to the commercial instincts of our readers. Com- pute if you can what the result would be if, in every town, some leading institution could be induced to adopt something like the N. C. E. flower plan for the welfare of their employes and the public. It 1.=! not difficult to see that the business of the nurseryman and the florist would be at once increased many fold in every instance and would continue to multiply until the aggregate of direct income therefrom to the horticul- tural industries would be something stupendous. This is no dream. September 8, 1906 HORTICULTURE 265 WHOLESOME CHESTNUTS. From indications it would seem that those having good healthy violet plants and are able to keep them so will have profitable goods on hand for the coming winter. There is no need ot endeavoring to get large balls of earth to adhere to field-grown carnations when lifting them to plant in the benches, because they will get checked but very slight- ly, and because the soil provided for the plant in the benches is usually (at least it ought to be) more nu- tritous than that of the field from where they were lifted. The growing of Boston ferns and kindred varieties planted in benches, may produce larger plants, but I doubt very much if after being potted they appear as symmetrical as those that were grown in pots right from the start. I also doubt just as much if the ones lifted out of benches are as serviceable to purchasers as the others, and still again I doubt if there is much gained except in the way ot rapidity of multiplication by following the bench planting system to the en- tire exclusion of the other. Those who are contemplating mov- ing small and medium size deciduous trees this fall or next spring should now cut around the roots of these just as far away from the trunk as the length required for the roots to be when moved. This will be found very beneficial, because there will be time then for the wounds to heal. New growth of roots will spring from the ends cut. In cutting use a sharp spade for small trees; very little dig- ging will be required, simply thrusting the spade downwards along the line indicated. The experience of many with hy- drangeas after last winter's damage ought to set them and others to think- ing about the cause or causes of the loss of so many plants, and after sat- isfying themselves as to these, then to set to work to prepare if possible to avoid a recurrence of the trouble. It will be remembered that last win- ter was not a severe one as winters go; on the contrary it was unusually mild in most parts of the northern States; nevertheless hydrangeas suf- fered to an unusual extent. It will also be remembered that the late sum- mer and fall were unusually wet, causing the wood of hydrangeas to be very soft and unmatured, in which state it was when an early and some- what severe frost set in early in No- vember. Then there was a rush to permanently cover up hydrangeas, with the result that this soft, un- ripened wood was covered with soil and, the winter's rains making the soil very wet the wood rotted; it was not killed by the frost. It might have been better had the first covering been only temporary, and been removed at short intervals and the wood allowed to ripen before the final covering. Herbaceous perennials havt many good points to commend them to the private gardener and the commercial grower; neither the one nor the other can afford to be without them and expect to keep pace with the times. Perennials in general are not difficult to grow. For quick effect and results it may be advisable to purchase plants in the fall, but if the seed ot many kinds of perennials are sown now good flowering plants can be had for next .season. There is no time to spare, however, it such a result is desired. Obtain the seeds as soon as possible, then sow them either in flats, to be placed later in frames which should be lightly shaded until the seedlings appear over ground, or sow the seeds right in the frames. In either case whenever the little plants are fit to handle, transplant them into other flats or into another section ot a frame. One reason why I prefer flats is that in spring when planting time comes the plants can be lifted without disturbing the roots so much, because the trowel may be pushed under the roots, all ot which will, with care, come away with the plants. The plants should be wintered in cold frames and protected from severe frosts, but air should be admitted freely whenever the weather admits. By the time the frames covering the seedling perennials are required for other purposes, if they were trans- planted into flats, these can be placed out doors in a sheltered, southerly ex- posed location until it will be time to plant them in the open ground. ERADICATING FALL GRASS. The plan most successfully practiced in the neighborhood of Philadelphia is to stop mowing the lawn early in July and allow the grass to develop. Before the plant ripens seed put it to the scythe and rake off. Early in September sow a fairly thick seeding of lawn grass on the surface. Most of this will sprout where needed and will have the start of the fall grass next spring. I do not think that much of the fall grass comes with the manure. It is a native and grows everywhere and its seeds are almost always present, wait- ing for a chance. But being an an- nual, as Mr. Hatfield says, the plan is to get rid of the surface crop before it seeds and the roots will die out leaving room for the September seed- ing to develop. G- C. W. VACATION'S OVER. Comes the saddened traveler home, Come the tourists trouping. Manners lagging, footsteps slow. Heads and spirits drooping. Office desk-stool, working chair. Wait reluctant rover; Work is piled up in arrears. Vacation time is over. Past the lazy nook with rod By the grassy river; Past the aimless, dreamy sail, Drifting on forever; Past the blissful lack of care With its joys that hover; Comes-again the worry-time, Vacation days are over. Pitch into the work ahead. No more dawdling hour; Face the problems coming fast. Grip them with new power; From the worries of the day Flee no more to cover; You have had your time to play. Vacation now is over. — Baltimore American. AN ACKNOV>/LEDGEMENT. Dayton, Ohio, Aug. 30. 1906. .Mr. W. J. Stewart. Sec'y, S. A. F.. Boston, Mass. Dear Sir: — The handsome ring the members of the S. A. F. presented me was certainly the most unexpected as well as highly appreciated token of gratitude that was ever given to me. I certainly give my most hearty thanks to one and all and cannot find words to express my feeling on being the re- cipient of such an elegant present. 1 am positive that I shall always keep a warm corner in my heart for the S. A. F., and as long as I live this ring will remind me of an everlasting debt I owe to your benevolent Society. In case I may ever be of any assist- ance to you in the future, rely on me for I will always be willing to help the S. A. F. Thanking you again and hoping to see you at the next convention. I am. Yours sincerely, JOHN E. FREUDENBERGER, Landscape gardener, N. C. R. Co., Dayton, Ohio. PERSONAL. .John Proctor has entered on his duties as gardener to I. T. Burden, Newport. Visitors in Boston this week: Miss M S. Newman, St. Louis; Paul Berko- witz. of H. Bayersdorfer & Co.. Phila- delphia. Michael Adams now gardener for Mrs Herman Oelrichs has secured the position of gardener to Mrs. Dp Lancv Kane at Newport. On Tuesdav, September 4, Jackson Dawson completed thirty-flve years of service at the Arnold Arboretum and looks as though he might round out another thirty-flve without much diffi- culty. A.lfred Bunvard of New York and Miss Idalian Hayes were married at the Marble Collegiate Church on Fifth Avenue on August 9 and have just re- turned from their honeymoon at Lak"? George. OBITUARY. Elizabeth, widow of the late James Cartwright. died at her home In Wellesley, Mass.. on September 4. aged 83 years. .Tames Warburton. the oldest florist of Fall River. Mass.. was found dead in his home on New Boston road on September 4. Death was caused by gas asnhvxiation. Mr. Warburton disposed of his interest in the florist business to his son. C. Warburton, a few years ago. Henry Graves, well-known from hW connection with the New Jersey Flori- cultural Society, and his enthusiasm on the subject of orchids, of which he had a fine collection, died at his sum- mer home in Kineo. Me.. August 30. Mr. Graves was about 68 years of age and is survived by a wife, one daugh- ter and three sons. 266 H O R T I C U L T U R E September S, 1906 NEWS OF THE CLUBS AND SOCIETIES NORTH SHORE (MASS.) HORTI- CULTURAL SOCIETY. The North Shore Horticultural So- ciety held its annual summer flower show at the grounds of the Essex County club on Wednesday and Thurs- day afternoon and evening and may be said to be the best, all around show the society ever held. For this display a mammoth tent was pitched on the lawn, which measured 55x145 feet and also a small tent 15x30 feet was used for storage. The large tent, though of much greater dimension than any formerly used, proved none too large for effective ar- rangement of the scores of beautiful exhibits. The scene was one of fairy- like beauty, especially in the evening, under the bright electric lights and while the throng moved about admir- ing the feast for the eyes, Lon's or- chestra rendered a concert program. While it is difficult to say which was the best display at the entire show, it is safe to say no collection merited so much admiration as the display of foliage anr'. flowering Diauts by Mrs. Lester I.e.and (Mr. Wltteiow, gardener). This was not for com- petition. The five tables entered for general display, were all splendidly arringeJ and so nearly alike in general excel- lence that an expert's eye was re- quired to render judgment. Of these Mrs. W, Scott Fitz, (Walter Allen, gardener), secured first prize, a silver medal. Second went to Mrs. G. E. Cabot (P. Corrigan, gardener), a bronze medal. The exhibit by Miss M. F. Bartlett (Bernard Reilly, gar- dener), was particularly good. Other displays were by Mrs. M. B. Mason (John Reilly. gardener) and Mrs. James Means (Wm. McKeman, gardener). The society medal was won again by Mrs. H. L. Higginson (J. Scott, gardener). This medal is offered for the best display of flowers arranged for effect, filling one society table. Second prize went to Mrs. Leslie Leland (E. Wittelow, gardener). Robert A. Mitchell, P. R. Sanborn and Mrs. F. R. Tibbetts (Donald Mitchell, gardener), all had excellent tables. A beautiful table of annuals was shown by Mrs. G. M. Lane (Herbert Shaw, gardener), which was awarded the Schelegel & Fottler company prize of $35 in gold. In this compe- tion was a table entered by the Misses Loring (Cornelius Murray, gardener), which was an all around good display, and a third table was entered by Mrs. C. H. Tweed (W. J. Griffin, gardener). An interesting competition was that for the silver loving cup, offered by Lord & Burnham for 20 plants ar- ranged for effect. This was won by Mr. Robert C. Hooper. (Wm. Swan, gardener), who had a striking display, prominent among the rare plants being eight plants of Oncidium vari- cosum Rogersfe. This is to be won by the same party two years in succession to become its ov/ner. Mrs. Hooper also took first for hardy herbaceous flowers and Miss A. G. Thayer, sec- ond (James Macgregor, gardener). The most striking specimen plant displayed was a huge fern, Cibotium Schied'ei. from the G. N. Black green- house (A. Magnuson, gardener). Henry A. Dreer, represented by John Hay. entered 5 tubs of aquatics, which received honorable mention. There were 10 varieties of nelumbiums and 30 varieties of nymphaea of most magnificent colorings. In addition to the regular prizes the following other special awards were cade. Farquhar Co., special, silver cup, vegetable collection, Mrs. W. B. Walker. Schlegel & Fottler Co., sweet corn, $5 in gold, F. M. Whitehouse. Schlegel & Fottler Co., tomatoes, ?5 in gold. Arthur Jackson. W. E. Dovie, silver and bronze me- dal, best table tiowers, 1st, Mrs. W. Scott Fitz; 2d, Mrs. G. E. Cabot. R. & J. FarqulTar. special, 1st, C. E. Cotting; 3d, F. M. Whitehouse. Group of foliage plants, Mrs. Leslie Leland, certificate of merit. Evergreens, J. Pierce, honorable mention. Native trees and shrubs, Rouen A. Mitchell, honorable mention. Flowers, Miss Loraine Washburn, honorable mention. Roses and h.^rbiceous ilowe 's, .'51i'0 Hill Nurseries, honorable mention. Dahlias, W. W. Rawson & Co., honorable mention. Plants and flowers, North Shore ferneries, honorable mention. Onions, J. Salter, cultural certificate. Exhibit garden seats. North Shore ferneries, honorable mention. The judges were: John W. Duncan, assistant superintendent of the Boston park system; Robert Cameron of the Harvard Botanic gardens, Cambridge, and James Stuart of Brookline. LADIES, TAKE NOTICE. Every wife, daughter and sister of the members of the Society of Ameri- can Florists and Ornamental Horti- culturists, also lady members, will soon receive a letter, asking co-opera- tion to form an auxiliary, for social and instructive advantages, from a lady member of the society. 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 not injure the color. SIZE — 3 to 4 inches in diameter when established. 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 time, even from laie cuttings. On account of its rapid growth, requires supporting very soon 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. Il is the most incessant bloomer early and late, we have ever grown. Stock Limited- Delivery January Sth to 1 0th and later. Price $12.00 per lOO, $IOO.OO per 1000 The H. WEBER & SONS CO., Oakland, Md. NEWPORT HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY. The fortnightly meeting of the Newport Horticultural Society was held Tuesday evening in Mercury Hall: President MacLellan occupied the chair. This was the first meeting since the exhibition consequently more than ordinary interest was attached to the proceedings. The secretary read his report of the show which after a short discussion was received It showed that there is still ' monev available for premiums for things that may be brought in from time to time at meetings. The society is en- deavoring to encourage that kind ot exhibiting. The treasuer was authorized to pay all the premiums as shown by the secretary, also to have medals en- graved and forwarded to the winners A discussion arose in regard to awarding a silver medal to a seedling dahlia, the question being whether any dahlia is worthy ot a silver medal — the society's highest award. The con- sensus of opinion seemed to be that unless the new dahlia was better than anything previously introduced, it was not entitled to a silver medal. FLORIST CLUB OF PHILADELPHIA. Samuel S. Pennock will be the next president of the Florist Club. Although the election does not take place until October the nomination on the 4th inst. practically insures the election as there is no opposition. Fred Hahman gets another term as vice- president as does .1. William Colflesh as treasurer and Edwin Lonsdale as secretary. Reports on the convention were made by William Graham and George C. Watson. An interesting episode was the presentation by John Westcott of a handsome portrait of H. B. Beatty to the club. Mr. Beatty has been an active member of the Club for many years and stands by the old organization with rare loyalty and fidelity. The October meeting will be devoted to a .general discussion on "How to Make the Convention a Suc- cess." Every member is expected to come full of ideas. Robert Kift, David Rusi and .Tno. T. Sibson were ap- pointed a committee to audit the books. The salary of the secretary was or- dered to be doubled In view of the large increase In membership since last raise. COLUMBUS FLORISTS' CLUB. Our members are a unit in praise ot the splendid outing we all so much enjoyed at Dayton. Now the conven- tion is over, we are once more ab- sorbed in our own pressing club mat- ters. The question of a chrysanthe- mum show, on a much more elaborate plan than last year, is now entirely ingrossing the attention of our mem- bers. A committee consisting of M. B. Faxnru chairman, Messrs. Woodrow, McKefler, Stephens, and Knopf, has been appointed to investigate the mat- ter and work out the details. Our club has already made many plans for the fall and winter, which we hope will add materially to our membership and usefulness. September 8, 1906 HORTICULTURE 267 ARTHUR COWEE GLADIOLUS SPECIALIST Meadowvale Parm HAS UNDER CULTIVATION OVER lOO ACRES COJIPRISING The Best Mixtures, Collections and Named Varieties in Existence. Write for 1906 Catalog MY GIANT CYCLAMEN ARE AHEAD IN GROWTH AND FLOWERS Bloodred, Carmine, Pink, Purewhite, White with Carmine Eye, Each color separate. Tr. Pkl. $i,oo. looo seeds, $b.oo. An even mixture of the above 5 colors, Tr. Pkt. 75c.: 1000 seeds, $5 00. Silver Leaved New Hybrids With semi-double flowers. Tr. Pkt. $1.00; 1000 -ecds, $10.00. Snowball New, the real purewhite and largest in existeme. Tr. Pkt. $1.00: 1000 seeds, $15.00. For larger quantities. Special Quotations 0. V. 2ANGEN, Seedsman, HOBOKEN. N. J. 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 ROSE SPECIALIST WOODS HOLE, MASS. WARNAAR & GO. Sassenheim, Holland Growers of D. N. Van Sion, S. N. Golden Spur, Peonies Duchesse de Nemours, Festiva Maxima, Marie Lemoine (Caloi), Canary, Lady Leonora Bramwell, Mons. Charles Leveque (award of Merit London 1906), Spirea Gladstone, Superbe, etc. Vegetable Plants SWEET POTATO, CABBAGE, TOMATO, PEPPER, CELERY All kinds of V'cgevable Plants. Best Plants, Lowest Prices. Can ship direct by all expires companies insuring low express rates. Write for Prices. , Send list of your nf*ed« in Vegetable Plants am! we will give PLASfiELD'SuRSERY, Plainfield, Indiana poinseYtias Now ready in 2,!i in. pots, $5.00 per loo, $40.00 per 1000. Cash with Order. S. N. PENTECOST, 1790-1810 E. lOlSt St., CLEVELAND, 0. HIBISCUS SYRIACUS MEEHANII XTTE now offer to the trade our new hardy variegated leaf Hibiscus TT Synacus Meehanii. This plant attracted much attention when exhibited at the American Nurserymen's Convention at West Baden, Ind., and American Florists' Exhibition at Asheville, N. C. Foliage beautifully variegated; never sun scalds or reverts to the green; flowers single, very large, satiny lavender; blooms during four months; prices on application. Orders booked now. Catalogues free. P. J. BERCKMANS CO., Inc., Fruitland Nurseries AUGUST A, GA. John Waterer & Sons, k4 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. BEGONIAS, "Qloire de Lorraine" and "Turnford Hall", very strong, 2;i Inch pots, $15.00 per 100; 3 inch, $25.00 per 100; 4 inch, $40.00 per 100 PANDANUS VEITCHII, 12 to 14 inches high from top of soil, $75.00 per 100 " 18 " 24 ' " $100.00 " " " 24 " 26 " " " " " " $150.00 " ADIANTUn FARLEVENSE, fine specimens . . $1.00, $1.50 to $2.00 each " " 2;;i inch, fine stuff .... $15.00 per 100 Cash viith order from unknown corrnxponden/s. (lood value guaranteed. J. A. PETERSON N0, $9.00: per case of 12.'Wibnli.s$i:.L'.^.. FREESIAS Per Per ICIO 100" Bermuda White, 1st jize, $ .7~> $6..-.0 Mammoth, l.liO S.IKI California Crown, )st size, .60 4.00 " '■ Mammoth, .7,5 6.00 Purity (Fisher's Own Growing) Per dozen .50c. 3.00 2B.IK> PANSY SEED MICHELIS GIANT EXHIBITION MIXTURE For size of bloom, length of siem, rich coloring and distinct markings, this strain cannot be excelled. Has been awarded First Pnze wherever exhibited. Price, trade pkt, ' 50c.: 7."ic. per J^ oz.; per oz. $5.00. Send lor Wholesale Bulb Catalogue, and write us for S|>ecial Prices on Bulbs in large (]uantiiies. HENRY F.MICHELL CO. 1018 MARKET ST.. PHILA., PA. FARQUHAR'S Famous Cyclamen The Finest Crown Farquhar's Giant vvhite Farquhar's Giant Pink Farquhar's Giant Blood Red Farquhar's Giant Crimson And twelve others Farquhar's Columbian Prize Mixed Per 1000 Seeds $10 Per 100 Seeds $1.25 Per pkt. 75c. R. & J. FARQUHAR & CO. 6 & 7 S. MARKET STREET, BOSTON PAPER WHITE NARCISSUS Per 100 Per looo TRUE GRANDIFLORA, 13 to 16 Centimeters 1350 to case... Sl.oo .$ 8.00 FRENCH WHITE ROMAN HYACI NTHS, 12 to 15 Centimeters. 2 7.5 22.50 LiLIUM HARRISII, toTiiirli 4.2B CHINESE SACRED LILIES, per Basket (30 Bulbs) 1.10 " " " per Mat (l.!0 Bulb.s) i.m PURE WHITE FREESIAS. Selfctetl M to H iutli .. imi t iiO BERMUDA BUTTERCUP OXALIS, 2.". Bulb.s :ii KK) rate l.oo 7.fi0 Headquarters for HIGHEST QUALITY FLOWER SEEDS and FLOWERING BULBS. Write for our Fall Catalogue, just issued inuUCnU CCCn mMDAHlV Herbert w. joHnson of ine late JUnllOUIl OCCU UUlTlrMni arm of JoHnson & stokes, president 217 Market Street - - - PHILADELPHIA, PA. THOS. J. GREY & CO. Fresh Flower, Farm and Garden Seeds, New Mushroom Spawn. Kxtra quality — French, Japan anil Dutch Bulbs. A full line of Agri- cultural Machinery and KepairH 32 South Market St., Boston , SEND FOR CATALOOUE QUALITY SEED UUnLI I I PLANT SEND rOR OATAI^UE. ARTHUR T. BODDINQTON 34S WMt 14th St., New Tork. THE CHOICEST STRAINS OF STOCKS CINERARIA, CALCEoIaRIA, CYCLA- MEN, PANSY, PETUNIA, etc. can be had from JAMES VICK'S SONS, Rochester, N. Y. FOR PROMPT SHIPMENT — FULL LINE High Grade French Bulbs Joseph Breck & Sons Corp. 47-54 WO. MARKET ST., BOSTON. MASS. Burpee's Seeds PHILADELPHIA MAKERS of PURE CULTURE TISSUE tOLUMKIA, ALASKA, BOHEniA MUSHROOM V=SPAWN = _^ I rcshSpawn Always on hand. WRITE FOR PRICES. COCHRAN MUSHROOM I SPAWN CO. Oil CHEMICAL BLDG. ST. LOUIS. MO .^ HELLER'S MICE-PROOF SEED CASES. Blue List of Wholesale Prices mailed only to those who plant for profit. Heller & Co., Montpeller, 0. Killed by lightly dusting witli HAnnOND'S SLUG SHOT For Pamphlet write to Fishkill-on- Hudson, N. Y. Sold by Seedsmen CabbageWorms September 8, 1906 rt O R T I C U L T U R E MASSACHUSETTS HORTICUL- TURAL SOCIETY. The annual exhibition, so called, of the Jlassachusetls Horticultural So- ciety, which was held on Wednesday and" Thursday of this week is a dif- ferent affair from what it was a lew years ago. The superb rivalries in the stove and greenhouse foliage and flowering plants classes, the fern and lycopod groups, are sadly missed by those who recall those triumphs of the old representative gardeners of Boston. On the other hand we had this year some vast groups of promis- cuous plants sent in, not for prizes but simply out of esteem for the society and its time-honored show. The largest of these — and it is prob- ably the largest single group ever dis- played before the Massachusetts Hor- ticultural Society— was from the Har- vard Botanic Garden and Mr. Cameron .scored a notable triumph for it was, by far, the most cleverly arranged group we have seen for many a year. Two enormous collections were also contributed by R. & J. Farquhar & Co., and Mrs. J. L. Gardner, and there were others of lesser but very credit- able extent and quality. Another re- markable development in this annual exhibition was the display of dahlias. Excepting a number of hardy peren- nial groups that flanked the walls the entire lecture hall was occupied by the dahlias of which there must have been between four and five thousand blooms, in all colors of decorative, show, cactus, pompon, and single forms, making a scene of rare bril- liancy, lacking only the introduction of a few large vases to break the flat monotony of the tables as is done with the peonies and the chrysanthe- mums when special shows of these flowers are made. In some of the dahlia classes there were twelve to fourteen entries. Among the notable display outside of those above mentioned were three big tanks of nymphsas, nelumbiums, and other water plants, from H. A. Dreer; extensive collections of hardy border perennial flowers from the Blue Hill Nursery and the Bay State Nurseries, among the specialties in the former being Liatris pycnostachya superba, a cross made by Mr. Heurlein between L. pycnostachya x L. elegans, with enormous flower spikes several feet high, of the same bright color as elegans, and a seedling Lathyrus lati- folia of dainty pink and white color almost identical with the tints of Dendrobium Phalfenopsis. Other novelties were some extraordinary tuberous begonia blooms from James Garthley and a big vase of Senecio clivorum with its enormous foliage and orange yellow flowers, from the Boston Park Department. The attendance was good. The rule closing the show at 6 p. m. was un- favorably commented upon by visitors generally and it w-as found advisable to informally extend the time till 8 p. m. There are many people who are unable to attend these exhibitions dur- ing the day, such as gardeners and others whose leisure hours are limited to the evening and it would surely be a great injustice to such to deprive them of the opportunity of inspecting these exhibitions. It is to be hoped that the trustees may give further consideration to this question and reverse their views as to the closing hour even if it does cost a little more for the lighting. We almost forgot to mention the fruit and vegetables. These were shown in unusually light quantity. Much admiration was bestowed on several baskets of luscious fruit of the Pan American ever-bearing straw- berry shown by S. H. Warren. RECENT FLOWER SHOWS. El Paso County Horticultural So- ciety, Colorado Springs, Colo., held its eighth annual show on August 22, 23, in five large tents. Sweet peas and dahlias took the lead in exhibits. Village Improvement Society, N. Westport, Mass., August 23, 23. Dahlias were most prominent. Mrs. J. H. Jahn's exhibit of over 400 flowers and that of W. H. Richardson were notable. THE CONVENTION: FROM THE RETAILER'S STANDPOINT. (Read bv William Graham lietore the Flor- ists' Club of PbiUi., Sept. 4th. 1906.) When you asked me to report on the convention from a retailer's standpoint, I told you that I did not expect to attend the meetings, but was going out simply as a member of the bowling team, and therefore would not be in a position to make a report. I was not present at any one meeting ex- cept long enough to put in my vote for the oflBcers. However there is one thing that struck me very forcibly about the city of Dayton, not only as a retailer but as a lover of flowers and that was the almost general use of flowers and plants in the gardens and on the porches of the houses throughout the city, no matter how small or humble the place. It might be only one plant or vine or a window box. but almost invariably the same was arranged in the most effective and artistic manner — not a mixture or jumble as one gen- erally sees. This has been brought about as far as I could learn by the campaign of Horticultural education, w^aged by the National Cash Register Co. They certainly merit the thanks of all grow- ers and retailers tor the results shown in the city of Dayton. It shows us what can be done by systematic effort. I would suggest that the Florists' Club of Philadelphia appoint a com- mittee to take up this matter and if feasible start such a movement in this city. It would not only add to the beauty of the city, but would add dollars and cents to the income of every man in the business, as there is no question in my mind that the more ■we encourage the love of flowers among the mass of the people the better it •will be for our business. I am sorry that I can not report more fully, but as I did not have a chance to attend the meetings I could not intelligently do so. Florists 269 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 57J Fifth Ave.. New York City Telegraphic orders forwarded to anj part of the United States, Canada, and an principal cities of Europe. Orden transferred or entmsted by the trade to our selection for delivery on steam- ships or elsewhere receive special attention. Telephone Calls, 340 and 341 38th St. Cable Address, ALEXC05NELL JOHN BREITMEYER'S Cor. Miami and (iratiot Aves, DETROIT, MICH. Artistic Designs . . . High Grade Cut Blooms We cover all Michigan points and good sections of Ohio. Indiana and Canada Qeo. H. Cooke FLORIST Connecticut Avenue and L Street WASHINQTON. D. C. I FRED CTWEBER FLORIST I ou^zWiztr ST. LOUIS, MO, Established i873 I.oiie DlsUnce Phone BeU LUdell Hi B R E> S GLDE BROSCO fLORiSTS WASHINGTON, D. C. QUDE'5 Flowers or Design Work DELIVERED IN ALBANY AND VICINITY' ON TELEGRAPHIC ORDER. 11 NORTH PEARL ST., ALBANY, N.Y. SAMUKL MURRAY Florist Coates House Conservatory l«ir BROADWAY, KANSAS CITY, MO Both 'PhoDt* 2670 Mafa 270 HORTICULTURi: September 8. 1906 IMMWWWWVWMAMAMAMnmWMAWWVWWWWWWIAIWW I DAHLIAS The Best Stock coming to the Phila. Market . . . WHOLESALE THE LEO NIESSEN CO. 7^o%in store open 7 A. to 6 P. M. 1217 Arch St., PHILA. In writing advertisers. mentloB Hortlcnitare jCUT DAHLIASf I We handle the entire crop of the famous Dahlia farms of Atco. Standard Bearer, Briton, Kriemhilde and all the choice varieties. t SamueIS.Pennock 0/7C FLORIST OF "oil-/ A.. 16118-1(118 I.iullow St. .Store closes, 6 p. m. 6 ^ Carnations. Beauty Bride and Bridesmaid. Lily of the Valley. Sweet Peas. Telephone 61i68~626'/ Mais WELCH BROS. 15 Province St. BOSTON EXTRA QUALITY ASTERS W. E. McRISSICK Wholesale Plorist 1221 Filbert St., PHILADELPHIA PITTSBURG FLORISTS' EXCHANGE 217-219-221-223 Diamond St. PITTSBURG. PA. Largest. Wholesale House Between New York and Chicago. BOSTON FLORIST LETTER CO. Manufacturers of FLORISTS' LETTERS This -wooden box nicely stained and varnished^ 18x30x12, made in two sec- tions, one for each size letter, given away w^Ith first order of 500 letters Block Letters, i}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. McCARXnY, Manager 66 Pearl Street. BOSTON, MASS. Look through the Buyers' Directory and Ready Reference Guide. You will find some good offers there also. i -k CUT FLOWER BOXES EDWARDS FOLDING BOX CO MANUFACTURERS PHILADELPHIA, PA. 4-^ /^l 9 EVERYTHING SEASONABLE IN (^ I CUT FLOWERS* 5 EDWARD REID. "^^^f^V^ I • 1526 Rau^lead Steel. PHI L.\DELPHIA V >\ Stor. doeM 8 P. M. * CHAS. W. McKELLAK 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 adrertlseri, mention Hortlcultmr* WHOLESALE FLOWER MARKETS TRADE PRICES— Per IO()_TO DEALERS ONLY CaiCAGO September 4 ST. LOUIS Aueust 13 PHILA. September 3 BOSTON September 6 ROSES Am. Beauty, Fan. & Sp '* Extra No. I •' Lower grades Bride & 'Maid— Fan. & Sp *' Ordin.try Golden Gate, Fancy " Ordinary Liberty, Fancy * Ordinary Richmond, Fancy " Ordinary Kaiserin.Carnot, Cbatenay, F'ancy. " " " Ordinary CARNATiONS Fancy Ordinary* MISCELLANEOUS Cattleyas Lilies Gladioli Asters Lily of the Valley Sweet Peas M ignonette Adiantum Cuncatum " Croweanum Smilax Asparagus Plumosus, strings *' " &■ Sprengeri bunches 30.00 15-00 5.00 5.00 3.00 5.00 300 5.00 3.00 5.00 3.00 5.00 3.00 40.00 35.00 25.00 10.00 6.00 4.00 6.00 4.00 6.00 4.00 6.00 4.00 6.00 to 2.00 to 1.50 50.00 to. 00 3.00 •50 3.00 •50 2.00 •75 1. 00 10.00 40.00 35-00 60.00 la.oo 5.00 3.00 4.00 1. 00 5.00 1.00 1.50 15.00 50.00 50.00 15.00 10.00 6 00 3.00 3.00 500 3.00 1. 00 -50 1. 00 ■SO 25.00 35.00 12.50 8.00 5 00 4.00 2.00 4.00 2 00 5.00 3.00 5.00 2.00 6.00 4.00 1.50 1. 00 1.50 5.00 3.0c •15 i-»5 13.50 40.00 50 00 20.00 15.00 10.00 3.00 6.00 3.00 4.00 3.00 6.00 9.00 6.00 9. 00 6.00 3.00 60.00 I a. 50 1. 00 .75 a. 00 25.0c 18.00 5.00 S.oo 4.00 8.00 4.00 8.00 5.00 8.ot :.oo 8.00 4.00 3. CO 1.50 75.00 15.00 3.00 8.50 4.00 12.00 35.00 35.00 1,00 1.50 15.00 35.00 3500 16.00 to 8.00 to 4.00 to .50 to 3.00 to .50 to 3.00 to .50 tu 3.00 to .50 to 3.00 to .50 to 3.00 to • 50 to 1. 00 •75 30,00 5.00 1.00 1.00 .50 30.00 I 3. 00 6.00 2.00 4.00 3.00 4.00 1. 00 6.00 2.00 5.0© 3.00 6.00 3.00 1-50 1.00 50.00 8.00 3.00 1.25 3.00 3.00 1. 00 1.50 16.00 50.00 50.00 J.a.BDDL©NG street, CHICAGO. CUT FLOWERS 37-39 Randolph Street, CHICAGO. WHOLESALE Boses and Carnations nn/....fn . A Specialty GROWER Of September 8, 1906 HORTICULTURi: 271 ■_>rtrT>""—i'i'>~—r" — i~"t- — i — — — i— — r" ~^ r~ n —> rn-rr VICTOR StroRg healthy field grown plants, now ready, 1st size $15.00 per 100; 2d size $12.00 per 100; 3d size $10.00 per 100. A discount tor cash with order. GUTTMAN & WEBER, 43 West 28th St., N. Y. i_ujLjii-i~.rLi'^i-i'ij'>j«~'fti*i'>r nil — ifiiiv r'i~'i*-'i' '^ —-«■•• -« ^ . ^ ^ ...... ^,,. ^^ — i^,^^ p^^.^^ > . . -. — CUT FLOWER MARKET REPORTS The superfluity of asters BOSTON of low degree which ob- structed the market of late is now a reminiscence and an op- portunity is afforded for the better grades, of which there are not too many, and the carnations, particularly the white sorts. Colored carnations are more plentiful and sell slowly as compared with the whites. The gen- eral market has been improved by the cooler weather and its effect is especially seen in the tea roses which, although still diminutive, are con- siderably better in quality than they were. There is a sharp call for good lily of the valley; more or less poor grades of this indispensible flower are now in evidence. There is a good sup- ply of American Beauty roses in mar- ket with a very conservative demand. Sweet peas are finished. They have had an unusually disastrous season and have been an almost total failure with some growers A better report can be BUFFALO made this week on the market on account of the cool weather the past Week. Roses and other flowers are coming in bet- ter condition and business has bright- ened up considerable. Better demand was had for roses, carnations, lily of the vailev, etc., while asters and glad- ioli moved very freely. Some very choice stock in both lines is being had daily and is selling well. There is a good demand on speciosum and longi- florum lilies. Srailax, adiantum and other greens are in good supply; de- mand normal. The long spell of in- COLUMBUS tense heat has at last broken, and the effect of bearable weather on trade is very manifest— it had been so terrificly hot so long, that craft and customers alike were getting worn out with it. There has been the past week very large quantities of asters and gladioli in the market. Roses and carnations are still of poor quality. Prices to cus- tomers have changed very little. Trade on the whole is very good for the season. The seedsmen are busy with their French and Bermuda bulbs which are daily arriving. Business conditions LOUISVILLE the previous week averaged generally satisfactory. Carnations have not Im- proved materially but roses and asters are of good quality and are in quantity sufficient to meet all calls. Lilies are in fair supiilv. Other stock is plenti- ful. There is a wonderful NEWPORT improvement noticeable in business during the past few days. The cottagers seem to have been for weeks storin.g energy for a grand and final effort, with the result that since the middle of last week visible signs of gayety were in evidence everywhere from the Mill Corner to Prices Neck. The flor- ists, at least a number of them, are jubilant, and well they may be. They used up more roses and other choice flowers in the last five or six days than they have had use for in a month be- fore that time. Some growers of Kil- larney rose must certainly think there is something doing in Newport at present. For fear of being thou.ght to be given to exaggeration I refrain from estimating the number of Kil- larneys used by Messrs. Wadley & Smythe at the Belmont entertainment Saturday evening; suffice it to say that they were used in larger numbers than the oldest inhabitant can remember seeing any other variety used. This entertainment at Belcourt was a re- markable affair; the dining hall was, with the aid of greens and flowers, transformed into what some were per- suaded by their friends to believe looked like the garden of the palace of Versailles. However that may be, Mr Smythe made it look very gorgeous in- deed. The vines that grew gracefully on the green painted trellis had flowers of such varying colors and the assistance of such luxuriant foliage that even a palace was not too good for It. Some of the choicest orange trees from .Tulius Roehrs ornamented one end of the building, and they did their part in good shape, even if a few Florida oranges had to be fastened to them. There was a fountain in the centre of the room with two recepta- cles for plants; in one there were water lilies; in the other, where ther^ was no water, anthuriums were grow- ing. There was a large and beautiful centrepiece on each of the ten tables. These were made of roses and alaman- das, not mixed, each piece having but one variety. Along the walls flower beds -were made. I suppose, to resemble those at the palace before mentioned. These beds were planted artistically by Mr. Roehrs, Jr Signs of returning NEW YORK life are apparent in and about the whole- sale districts and a general freshening up of walls, ice boxes and cash drawers is in progress. The outlook for the season seems promising and no forebodings are heard. As to the stock coming in it is not superlative cither in quant iiy or quality yet a decided improvement is noted in roses and carnations. Of the latter some ex- cellent flowers for the season are being received. Enchantress leading; although the stems are pretty short as yet, the flowers are good. Asters are in bad shape as a rule, the weather having been unfavorable; some are coming in of very high quality, ap- pearances indicating that their grow- ers had given ihem needed protection against exposure to the elements, and these bring good prices while the others are practically useless. Asters are still the PHILADELPHIA feature of this market, being now in their prime, both as regards quantity and quality. The wet weath- er of the past week had a bad effect on the finish of the blooms and top-notch grades were insufficient for the brisk demand. Dahlias are now arriving in considerable volume and of very good quality although rather short-stemmed as yet. Roses are selling well, the de- mand being best on white; of which Kaiserin is still the leader. Beauties are going well and are improving in quality. At the end of the week the demand was so .good that difliculty was experienced in filling orders. Liberty plentiful, but not high grade. No Richmond. Gladioli shortening up considerably. In orchids there are moderate quantities of cattleyas, phalaenopsis, and Dendrobium formo- Kum which find ready takers at from 60 to 7.5 c^nts. Carnations more plen- tiful and slightly improved as to qual- ity. FADELESS MOSS. Among the usetul specialties shown at (he Dayton exhibition nothing was inspected with more interest than E. A. Beaven's "Fadeless" sheet moss. The coloring of this moss is, of course, artificial, hut so exact is the imitation of the natural moss shades that it has every appearance of having been freshly collected from the woods. The many uses to which this material can be put in decorative plant and flower work will at once suggest themselves to the initiated and we predict a phe- nomenal demand for the "Fadeless" "THE BEST SATISFACTION." Kindly discontinue our ad. now run- ning in your paper with this week's issue as we are going out of business Oct. 1st next. We wish to state however that the ad. we carried with you lately has given the best satisfaction we have ever carried with any paper. Yours truly, C. W. BROWNE LL & CO. Walden, N, Y. 272 horticulture: September 8, 190G FRANK MILLANG Wholesale Commission Florist COOGAN BUILDING 55-57 W. 26th Street, NEW YORK Tcl. 299 Madison Sq. Open 6 a. m. to 5 p. m. FORD BROTHERS 4S West 28th Street, NEW YORK Wholesale Commission Florist ^I^'j^Ses/q'rowers'* 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 A Full Line of All CUT FLOWERS Telephone. 3870 or 3871 Madison Sanara ALEX. J. GUTTMAN THE WHOLESALE % FLORIST ^ OF NEW YORK Phone 1664-1665 Had. Sq. 43 W. 28th St. HICKS &CRAWBUCK, Inc. Wholesale Commission Florists and Jobbers in Florist's Supplies 76 AND 78 COURT ST[REET BROOKLYN, N. Y. Walter F. Sheridan Wholesale Commlssloo Dealer In Choice Cut flowers 39 West28tb Street, New York Telephone : poa Madison Sq. HEADQUARTERS FOR NOVELTIES ORCHIDS A SPECIALTY THE HICHKST GRADE or VALLEY ALWAYS ON HAND CARDENIAS, DAISIES, ROSES AND CARNATIONS JAMES McMANUS, Tss'^d u 42 W. 28th St.. New York M . E^ . BMC o :ivr E> IV O^ Successor to Wm. Chormley Wholesale Commission Florist CHOICE CUT 57 West 28th St. FLOWERS New York. Special AttcQtioQ to Shipping Orders Telephones: aaoo, aioi, Madison Square Write for Current Prices Established 1891 BUY FROM SHIP TO TRY ME ALFRED H. LANGJAHR All Choice Cut Flowers In Season 5S West 28th St, New York Telephone 3924 Madison Square. 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 FOR GOOD PRICES AND CASH RETURNS send yonr flowers to Phil. F. Kessler 55 West 26th Street, New York. TeleDhone 2921 Madison Square. NEW YORK QUOTATIONS PER 100-TO DEALERS ONLY ROACB Am. Beauty, fan and sp " extra. No. I *' Lower grades Bride & 'Maid, fan and sp " Ordinary Golden Gale, fancy " ordinary Liberty, fancy " ordinary Richmond, tancy " ordinary Kaiserin, Carnot, Chatenay, fancy. " ordinary Last Half of Week ending Sep. 1 1906 First Half of Week beginning Sep. 3 1906 20.00 to 35.00 I5-0O to 30.00 8.00 to la.oo 8.00 to 12.00 4.00 to 6.00 4.00 to 6.0C I.OO to 3.00 I.OO to a.oo 3.00 to 4.00 2.00 to 4.00 •»5 to I.OO .»5 to I.OO 3.00 to 4.00 3.00 to 4.00 ."5 to 2.00 • 35 to 2.00 4.00 to 6.00 4.00 to 6.00 ■«5 to 3.0D 35 to 2.00 6,00 to 8.00 6,00 to 8.00 •25 to 3.00 •35 to 2.00 I.OO to 6.00 I.OO to 6.00 ■25 to 2.00 •as to 2.00 Carnations, Fancy Carnations, Ordinary Cattle>as Lilies aiadloli Asters Lily of the Valtev Sweet Peas, buiichcs nignonette Adiantum Cuneatiim " Croweanuni Smilax Asparagus Plumosus. . . & Sprengcri, bunches Last Half of Week ending Sep. 1 1906 I.OO to .50 to 25.00 to 4.00 to .50 »o .15 to 1.00 to to . 3.00 •75 50.00 6.00 I.OO I.OO 3.00 to •50 •35 to •so I.OO to 1.50 6.00 to 8.00 10.00 to 35.00 15.00 to 3S-00 First Half of Week beginning Sep. 3 1906 I.OO to .50 to 25.00 to 4.00 to .50 to .15 to 1. 00" to to . to .25 to I.OO to 6.00 to 10. CO to 15.00 to 1.50 •75 50.00 6.00 1.00 I.OO 3.00 .50 •50 1.50 8. CO 25.00 35.00 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 TRAENDLY A SCHENCK WHOLESALE FLORISTS Furnish best stock at fair prices all the year round Send for quetations on faU orders Tei. 798.799 Madison Sq. 44 Wcst 28tli Street, Now York CItj TcL \^ lUingM Sq. Charles Millang so West 29th St., New York (,ity Gut Flowers on Commission JULIUS LANG Wholesale Florist Consignments received, sold well and returns made promptly. A Reliable Place to Conslgfn to or order from '^ west 30th st. new york Telephone: 3860-38ri Madison Square Telephone, 280 Madison Sq. In writing to Advertisers kindly mention Horticulture September 8, 190G horticulture: 273 'hVwVrdp fancy ferns $1.00 per 1000 ntw unuf GALAX $1.25 per looo Discount on Larger Orders Let us have your standing order (or Hern. Will make price ritsht all throuKh season. tz^^i^)^^^. Michigan Cut Flower Exchange ""M-rf" Send for Our Weekly Price List on Cut Flowers. Best Flowers BUY YOUR FLOWERS THROUGH A. MOLTZ Wholesale Florist »B-S7 W, 26th street - - NEW YORK in O j »« f j Best Facilities for Supplying you at Lowest } t|,e ijOStOn iVl3.rkCL Daily Market Prices Tel. 292l'5243 nadlson Square J. B. Murdoch & Co. "• '■ "^"rihy & co. Wholesale Florists FLORISTS' SUPPLIES 545 Liberty St., PITTSBURG. PA. Long Distance Phone 1435 Court. J. k:. ^^rvX^EMV WHOLESALE COMMISSION FLORIST Ready to talk business for the comiug season with growers or buyers Open 6 a. m.. Daily Telephone, 167 Madison Sq 106 W. 28 St., NEW YORK REED ui uuuu. X..V., ..* — -- r or page see liisl vi /iu*triiio,.io. For page see Llst^f Advertisers. _ -^^^^if:^ zir^^B^\7^>^eabBm. Mass. INSECTICIDES. Hammond-8 Paint & S S. Works, FIshklll, N. Y. Horlcum. For page see List of Advertisers. PATENTS. Slggers & Slggers. Washington, D. C. Patents. Trade Marks, and Copyrights. 25 years' active practice. For page see List of Advertisers. JAPANESE PLANTS. Yokohama Nurseries. 31 Barclay St., N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. PEONIES. Gilbert H. Wild, sarroxle, Mo. For page see List of Advertisers. KENTIAS. Godfrey Aschmann, 1012 Ontario St., Philadelphia. For page see List of Advertisers. Warnaar 4 Co., Sassenbelm, Holland. For page see List of Advertisers. Cottage Gardens Co.. Qneens, N. Y. Surplus Stock. For page see List of Advertisers. Glass. French and American "White Rose" brand. Stenzel Glass Co., 2 Hud- son St., New Yo'k. GLAZING POINT. H. A. Dreer. Philadelphia. Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. KOSTER'S BLUE SPRUCE. J H Troy, New Rochelle, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. H. A. Dreer, Philadelphia. Herbaceous Peonies. LEADING RETAIL FLORISTS. Alex. McConnell. New York. For page see LIstJ>f_Adv^t Isem. Thomas Young. Jr.. New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Fine collection of Best Peonies. Com- plete Peonv and Phlox Manuals, 25 cents each. C. 'S. Harrison's Select Norsery, York, Nebr. POINSETTIAS. S N. Pentecost. Cleveland, 0. For page see List of Advertisers. 276 HORTICULTURE September 8, 1906 POT HANGERS. Pot hangers, Kramer's $1 doz. by exp., 11.25 by mall. I. N. Kramer & Son, Cedar Rapids, la. PRIMULAS. Primnla Obc. Grandiflora. 4 In. pots. $6 per 100. Cash, please. A. Relyea & Son, Poughkeepsle, N. Y. PUTTY. BenJ. Hammond, Flshklll on Hudson, N. Y. Twemlow's Old English Glazing Putty. For page see List of Advertisers. RHODODENDRONS. JobD 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. E. H. Pye, Upper Nyack, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Palisades Nurseries, Sparkill, N. Y. Crimson Rambler Roses. American Beauties, 2-ln., $55.00; 3-ln., $80.00 1000. Cash. J. Henry Bertram, Lansdowne, Pa. Roses. Baby Rambler, the strongest dor- mant stock in the country, $25.00 per 100; 2 1-2 In. pot pinnls. $7.00 per 100, $65.00 per 1000. Brown Bros. Co., Rochester, N. y. 1000 plants grafted Maids, 3 inch pots, fine stock, 2000 plants Richmond, own roots, 3 Inch pots, very fine plants. Price $10.00 per hundred, while they last. Cash with order. Robert Simpson, Clifton, N. J. 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. H. F. Michell Co., 1018 Market St., Philadelphia, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. R. & J. Farquhar & Co., Boston, Mass. Grass Seed Mixtures. For page see List of Advertisers. A. T. Boddlngton, 342 W. 14th St., N. Y. 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. Conrad Appel, Darmstadt, Germany, Es- ab. 1789. Higli Grade Grass, Clover, and Tree Seeds. SEED CASES— MICE PROOF. Heller & Co., Montpeller, O. For page see List of Advertisers. SIEVES AND SCREENS. Hub Wire Works. 13 Devonshire St., Boston. SMILAX. J. C. Schmidt Co., Bristol, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. E. A. Btaven, Evergreen, Ala. Southern Smilax. For page see List of Advertisers. SMILAX PLANTS. R. Kilbourn, Clinton, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. SPHAGNUM MOSS. C. W. Browiieil & Co., Walden, N. Y. Peat, Mo.ss and Silver Sand. SPHAGNUM MOSS— Continued. Live Sphagnum moss, orchid peat and orchid baskets always on hand. Lager & Hurrell, Summit, N. J. SPIRAEA. Warnaar & Co., Sassenheim. Holland. For page see List of Advertisers. STEAM TRAP. E. Hippard, Youngstown, O. STEVIAS. Stevia serrata, true, winter blooming, strong busliT, ready to shift, 3 1-2 In. pots, $5.00 per 100; $45.00 per 1000. Asparagus Sprengcrii. 2 inch, very strong. $2.50 per 100; $20.00 per 1000. Dean Ferris. Peeks- kill. N. Y. VEGETABLE PLANTS. Plalnfleld Nursery, Plainfleld. Ind. For page see List of Advertisers. VENTILATING APPARATUS. Lord & Burnbam 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. John A. Scollay, 73-75 Myrtle Ave., Brooklyn, N. Y. For page seo 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. The Chicago Lifter. J. C. MoDlnger Co., 421 Hawthorne At«., Chicago. VIOLETS. H. R. Carlton, Wniougnby, O. Violet, Gov. Herrlck. For page see List of Advertisers. J. C. Schmidt Co.,"Brist^I, Pa. " For p.igo see List of Advertisers. Malcolm Orr, N. Saugus, Mass. Violets, Lady Campbell. For page see List of Advertisers. R. Engelman & Son. Pittsfleld, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. WIREWORK. Reed & Keller, 122 W. 25th St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Wtrewark. Write for our catalogue. Holton & Hunkel Co.. Milwaukee, Wis. WHOLESALE FLORISTS. Boston. N. F. McCarthy & Co., 84 Hawley St., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. George A. Sutherland Co., 34 Hawley St., Boston. For page see List of .Advertisers. Welch Bros., 15 Province St., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. Buffalo. ^ Wm. F. Kastlng, 383-87 Blllcott St., Bnf. falo, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Chicago. J. A. Endlong, 37 Randolph St., Chicago. For page see List of Advertisers. Chas.W. McKellar, 51 Wabash Av., Chicago. For page see List of Advertisers. Peter Relnberg, 51 Wabash A^., Chicago. For page see List of Advertisers. Detroit. Michigan Cut Flower Exchange, 38 & 40 Miami Av. Wm. Dliger, mgr. For page see List of Advertisers. New York. " Wm. Stuart Allen Co., 53 W. 28th St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. J. S. Fenrich, 110 W. 28th St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. WHOLESALE FLORISTS— Continued. 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 West 28th St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers- Philip F. Kessler, 55 W. 26th St., New y ork. For page see List of Advertisers. Julius Lang, 53 West 30th 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. Mliiang, 50 West 29th St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Fra nk Mliiang, 55-57" W. 26th St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. A. Moltz, 55-57 W. 26th 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. Hicks & Crawbuck, Inc., 76 and 78 Court St.. Brooklyn, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Philadelphia. W. E. McKlssick, 1221 Filbert St., Phila- delphia, Pa. _ For page see List of Advertisers. Leo Niessen Co., 1217 Arch St., Phlla- delphla. Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. S. S. Peunock, 1612-18 Ludlow St., Phila- delphia, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. Edward Reld, 1526 Ranstead St., Phlladel- 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. ALOCASIA SANDERIANA. Joseph A. Manda. mi Valley Road, W. Orange. N. J. For page see List of .Advertisers. CARNATION MABELLE. The H. Weber & Sons Co.. Oakland, Md. F'or page see List of Advertisers. F E R N S^ \Vm. W. Edgar Co., Waverley, Mass. For page see List nf Advertisprs. FREESIAS, PANSY SEED. IL F. Miclieil Co.. riill:Hlelphla. F WANTS, FOR SALE, ETC. Advertisements in this column one cent a word. Initials count as words. ^ Cash with order. FOK SALE— Five greenhouses containing 5.000 feet ot glass, liot water heat. Town water. One acre of land. 10 minutes walk from depot: 1 minute from electrics. Near eliurchps. stores and schools. For particu- lars write A. F. Belcher. Foxboro. Mass. SITUATION WANTED— As private gar- dener on place where there Is a range or grceuhonses. Best ot references. Over 7 years In last place. Expert rose grower. Married. Address J. J., care HORTICUL- TUUE. A FADELESS LABEL. For a plant label nothing is more simple and at the same time durable than writing on zinc with a 2 to 3 per cent, solution of platinum chloride. The letters become jet black instantly and will stand exposure in the garden for any number of years without the slightest fading. WANTED— Boy abont 16 or 18 to do eeuernl work around greenhouses. Gooa wages and good chance to work Into rose houses. U. Miller, rose grower, East Brooklleld. Maes. W.\NTED— Florist and gardener, with exiurlence In growing choice pot-plants. Give experience, copy ot references, age, etc. Wages, $BO.0O per month. Address 67, care HOHTICLLTURE, 11 Hamilton place, Boston. WANTED— Medhnu sized second hand hot water boiler. II. W. Vose. Hyde Park. Mass. 278 HORTICULTURE September 8, 1906 THE SPECIFIC REQUIREMETS OF NEW VARIETIES IN CALI- FORNIA FRUIT GROWING. Under the above caption of "New Varieties in California Fruit Grow- ing" Prof. E. J. Wiclcson of the Uuiversity of California Experiment Station presented a thoughtful paper at the nurserymen's convention at Dallas. After referring to the achievements of Luther Burbank, the methods and aims of that much-dis- cussed worker, and the unavoidable slowness in disseminating new varie- ties so that they attain importance in the commercial market, Prof. Wickson said that one reason why new varie- ties do not figure more largely in Cal- ifornia fruit growing is the smallness of the amateur interest. There is, in fact, almost an absence of pure ama- teurs, enthusiastic, critical, discrim- inating, athirst for novelties. Even suburban planters follow the lead of the commercial orchardists and plant chiefly that which has shown adapta- tion to local growing conditions, and few are averse to making what they can by sale or small surpluses. The result is that California fruit growing is almost wholly commercial in spirit, policy and point of view, whicti is per- haps only natural in a state where the fruit products reach an annual aggre- gate value of something like sixty mil- lions of dollars. The effect is to con- centrate attention upon varieties which have achieved fame for profit, and to repress amateur devotion and indul- gences. At the same time there is and has always been quite a disposition toward trial of novelties among commercial growers, especially manifested in search for specific characters which are seen to be desirable, rather than desire of newness for its own sake, which is often a point of pride among amateurs. To this enterprising and discriminating search is due the prom- inence of some of the leading varieties, which are chance seedlings recognized as meeting special requirements and grown great because they really did so. The California grower is, therefore, quite certain that he needs not varie- ties new throughout and of startling characters, but improved varieties, which hold the good points of the old and add other points. For instance, he calls for trees resistant to disease, for improvement of the fruit in beau- ty, flavor and keeping qualities, for varieties, similar in kind, which fill gaps in the ripening season, so that he can employ help continuously, and shippers and canners agree with him, STANDARD PLATE CLASS CO. Manufacturers, Importers a nd Jobbers AMERICAN AND FRENCH GREENHOUSE GLASS | 26=30 Sudbury Street 61-63 Portland Street BOSTON, MASS. so they can keep the cars moving and the cannery plants at work. The grower says he must be careful not to plant something different from what is already growing and selling well in his region, and this is also the advice of the trade to him. He cannot risk much on varieties of entirely different types, although most growers are al- ways doing a little experimenting. Nor should he undertake too many va- rieties, because a profitable orchard is not a pomological museum. There must be a large quantity of uniform fruit to make any district commercial- ly prominent. GREENHOUSES BUILDING AND PROJECTED. New. Wakefield, Mass. — Peter Ball, one house. Sacred Heart, Minn. — Mr. Nicholls, one house. Newburgh, N. Y.— Yuess Floral Co., five houses. Wigginsville, Mass. — Swanson & Dillgren, one house, 30x200. Ashtabula, O. — Ashtabula Green- house Co., 18 houses, rebuilt. The Goshen Floral Co., of Goshen, Ind., have moved from Lincoln avenue to East Washington street. Additions. Kennebunk, Me. — J. O. Elwell, one house. St. Louis, Mo. — Board of Public Im- provements, two houses. N. Abington, Mass. — S. Littlefleld, one house; 45 h. p. boiler to be in- stalled. INCORPORATED. The Schwen Floral Co., Toledo, 0., by F. J. Schwen. .7. C. Griblen. A. .Joseph and J. J. Schwen. Capital, .$10,000. W. P. Hayden of Rockland, Mass., made one of the finest dahlia shows of the year in the floral department of the Weymouth Agricultural Society's Fair, last week. The collection com- prised all classes and many novelties. ****■***-** *r i Holds Class Firmly Sae tho Point 'V PEERLESS I Olkctnff Point* ue tb«b««t. < No righii or :oftt. Box of * 1.000 poloU 75 ou. pottp&ld. I nENBT A.DREER, I 714 CbMtnat St., Pkllk., ra. IHIMIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIU: ImastigaI 4 — (patented) 5 I For Glazing Greenhouses | 2 Manufactured only liy !Z I F. 0. PIERCE COMPANY I = 170 Fulton Street, New York 5 2 Agencies in all the Principal Cities S ^ of the Unircd States and Canada. S E WRITE FOR CIRCULAR = I JOSEPH BRECK & SONS I I BOSTON, MASS. S = DISTRIBUTORS FOR NEW ENGLAND. = ^llllllllllllllllllllllillllllllllllllllllllllllllR Send othtr business direct to Washington. Saves time and insures better service. Personal attention guaranteed. Twenty-five years' active service. SPECIALTY: "Working on the Failurcg of Others." SIGGERS & SIGGERS Box 9, National Union Building Washington, D. C. STANDARD FLOWER POTS Packed in small crates, easy to handle. Price P« crate Price per crate 1500 2 in. pots in crate $488 l»o 710 pots in crate$4.2o iSooflJi " " 5.25 608 .1.00 " e.oo HAND MADE « 48 gin pots in crate $3.60 8cx,3ji " " 5.80 43 10 24 11 " 4.80 " " 3.60 5004 " 4.50 34 12 •■ 4.80 3205 4.5" 1? 14 " " 4.80 'i*^." _, " -.16 6 16 " ..<-5° Seed pans, same price as pots. Send for price list of Cylinders for Cut flowers. Hanging Baskets, Lawn Va^es etc. Ten percent, off for tash with order. Address Hilflnfer Bros., Pottery, Fort Edward, N.Y. August Rolket & Sons, Agls., 31 Barclay St., N. 1. City. BOSTON PLATE & WINDOW GLASS CO. GREENHOUSE GLASS German and American 261 to 287 A St., BOSTON 20-22 Canal St. September S, 1906 HORTICULTURE 279 * Let n Strikl r YOU '. jtWAV NY IMPROVED ' ^J ljf»' SASH BARS feet «r loni^et - . o -. HOT BED SASH Greenhouse Boiler, PEGKY CYPRESS BENCH LUMBER 35 Erie Street. CHICAGO. ^ GREENHOUSES ERECTED AND EQUIPPED COMPLETE IF DESIRED Write for Circular ••D" and Prices The A. T. STEAR\S LUMBER CO. NEPONSET, BOSTON, MASS. N. TONAWANDA. K.1. Boilers made of the best material; shell, firebox sheets and heads of steel; water space all around Ironl, sides and back. Write for information. SEND FOR CATALOGUE OF SOOLLAY HOT WATER and STEAM BOILERS JOHN A. SCOLLAY 78 and 76 Myrtle Arenue BOROUGH OF BROOKUN, N. V. UTf GREENHOUSE CONSTRUCTION LUMBER John C. rioninger Co. 117 E. Blackhawk St., CHICAGO NOTV IS TBE TIME TO IlfSCRE TOUR GLASS AGAINST DAMAGE BT HAIL. For particulars address John a. Emier, Smddlm Rlvrnf, H. J. In a Premier Greenhouse — all good points are combined. There's durability, artistic appearance, ease of erection — and — ease of RE-erection. It's a better house than is usually built; the price is ONE THIRD of that usually charged. Send for booklet No. G-4S. Chas. H. Manley, I Premier Mfg. Works, St. Johns, Mich. WEATHERED COHPANY BOX 789, NEW YORK GREENHOUSE BUILDING AND HEATIN6 Send for Catalogue. eydfeato ^i^^__ flORrSJ:FlMTM4N, /{/pdred hf-erej^^^ So/ TO//, Mass. dudscr/pt/o/i, HOO^ 282 HORTICULTURE September 15, 1906 WE WILL, COMIVIEIMCE OUR FALL SALES <":.''|?'.'" AUCTION, Tuesday, Sept. 18 at 11.30, at 201 FULTON ST., NEW YORK, a General Assortment of decorative plants suitable for indoor decoration, such as Palms, Ferns, Grotons, Rubbers, Violets, Carnations, Bulbs, etc. V/fff. Elliott & Sons, Auctioneers Sales Every TUESDAY and FRIDAY SIIIII IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIMIIIIIIIIIIHI nil Ill IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIMIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIMIIIIililllllllllllllilDllllliiillllll Illllllllh NOW READY NARCISSUS PAPER WHITE GRANDIFLORA and I WHITE ROMAN HYACINTHS We offer the finest bulbs for immediate delivery as follows; Narcissus Paper White Grandlflora. finest quality bulbs, 13 c/m and up, 1,250 bulbs to the case, $11.25 P^' case; less quantities at $1.00 per 100. Paper White Grandiflora narcissus is always a money-maker. Plant at once for earliest crop, which is the most profitable. Bermuda Buttercup Oxalls, $1.00 per too, $7.50 per 1000. White Roman Hyacinths, finest quality bulbs, 12 to 15 c/m, about 1,800 bulbs to the case, $2.50 per 100 $23.00 per 1,000. Freesia Refracta Alba, finest Bermuda-grown bulbs, yi inch up, $7.50 per 1,000. CallaS, Selected Bulbs, \}^ to 1% in., in diameter, $6.00 per ICO: mammoth bulbs, i3.( to 2 in. in diameter, $S.oo per 100; exhibition bull)^, 2 to 2'2 in. in diameter, $10.00 per 100. I F. R. PIERSON CO., Tarrytown-on-Hudson, New York I niiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiuiiiiiiiiuiniiiniiiiiigiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiMiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniii? Peonies WE HAVE THE LARGEST AND MOST SELECT STOCK IN THE WORLD. Send for our 1906 Catalogue CIIDDI ilQ QTflPI^ W'e offer the foUowtne varieties in strong OUnrLUO O I UU^ divisions from two lo five eyes each COLOR PER UK) I'ER Blush White $8 (Kl lOOll Lemon S'cliow Salmon Pink Carmine Sulphur White Pink, Tinted Lilac White Tn-Color Cherry Pink Ro; NAME ACHILLEA ALBA SL'LFUREA ALICE de JLILVERCOURT CHARLES VERDIER Die de WELLINGTON DUCHESSE de NEMOURS I I QL'ERINO FEiSTIVA MAXIMA CiOLDEN HARVEST Ml MEI CARNEA AtME CO-TE MME. MUYSSART Delicate Pink NL: PLLS ULTRA Bright Rose QUEFN VICTORIA White RUBRA TRIUMPH ANS Crimson OFF. RUBRA fl. pi. Deep Crimson MIXED PINKS, and MIXED, all Colors 20.IKI 12.™ r.tili iO.(K) • 20.(10 3<> 110 g.im 2ii.(io 20.1K1 12(1" 8 i«i 20 00 8.011 7.1*0 $7l».(Kt OO.oo The cottage GARDENS CO., Ltd, (JUEENS. N.Y r^« <"»o •> .=r^c^ j«>or> • « P ABELLE NEW PINK CARNATION FOR 1907 COLOR— A peculiar shade oi lovely pink, with a faint yellowish cast; sever.,! 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, STEMS— Invariaoly 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 time, even from laie cutungs. On account of its lapid growth requires supporting very soon after benching. Gets away rapidly, blooms early and gives long stems right from the start PRODUCTIVE'^ESS— ProdiKlous is the best word we know of to use here. It is the most incessant bloomer earlv and late, we have ever grown. Stock Limited. Delivery January 5th to I Oth and later. Price $12.00 per lOO, $tOO.OO per lOOO The H. WEBER & SONS CO., Oakland, Md. CARNATION PLANTS Hslson, Ouoen Louise, Lawson, Cardinal, Har- ry Fe n n , Queen, Fi- ancee : ^ $6.00 per 100; $55.00 per 1000 " Encliantress • $7.00 per 100 ; $65.00 per 1000 X Groclter V $5 .50 per 1 00 ; $50.00 per 1 000 Jnom E. Haines $12.00 per 100 t SAMUEL S. PENNOCK, THE yi'„°rls?o/ Philadelphia ^>m<.M9^»^i^9^9tr<.»*^^<.»t^m-<^ FIELD GROWN CARNATIONS and VIOLETS Kxtra str^mg p'anis of Queen, Boslitii .Market, P'air Maid and Patton, No. 1, $6,00 per 100; $50.00 per 1000; No, 2, $5 00 per loo; $45 00 per 1000. CAMP- BELL VIOLETS, laree clumps, $5.00 per 100; $45,00 periooo. PRINCESS OF W.^LEb, $600 per 100: $50.00 per 1000. No better stock at any price. Cash with order please, R. ENGELMAN & SON, Pittsfield, Mass FIELD-GROWN CARNATION PLANTS Only a few more left Write for List and Prices CHICAGO CARNATION CO., Joilet, III. Carnations FIELD PLANTS Per Flamingo -. $700 Paucn.. (.00 Boston Market 6 00 White C oud 6.00 Nelson 5.00 Estclle, 3rd size. - ...3,50 Per 1L-. Glendale - $-000 Robt. Craig 12.00 Lady Bountiful . 8.00 Dorothy Whitney... 8 00 Belle- ■ 7-00 Fiancee 7 00 ROSES, 200 4 inch Maids, 140 4 inch Brides, $6 00 per loo: 500 2% inch Gates, 300 2% inch Brides, 150 -J4 inch Pcrles. $2 50 per ico. Richmond Rose*, own roots, fine. 3 in« h. $5 oj, per 100; 2 inch, $4 CO per 100 ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS, 2 inch, $2.00 per 100: Sprengeri, -^ inch. $''■ no per 100. WJ.&M.srvVsey, Fort Wayne, Ind. PEONIES Now is the time to plant them and George Hollis has them for sale — Send and get his catalog. He won the First Prize and Bronze MedaJ at the National Show recently held in Boston. _^___ GEORGE HOLLIS Mollis Street, South Weymouth, Mass. PEONIES $6 00 to $10.00 per 100 EDWARD SWAYNE WEST CHESTER, PA. HORTICULTURE VOL IV SEPTEMBER 15, 1906 Published Weerly by horticulture: publishing co. 11 Hamilton Place, Boston. Mass. Telephone, Oxford 292 WM. J. STE"WART. EDITOR AND Manager NO. 11 subscription price One Year, in advance . To Foreign Countries Single Copies ?i.oo 2.0O •OS 9 ADVERTISING B.ATES, NET Per Inch, 30 inches to page . . .90 Full Page 24-00 On Yearly Contract— 52 consecutive TIMES— PER inch, .70. PER PAGE . 20.00 COPYRIQHT, 1906, 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 OF THIS ISSUE Page. FRONTISPIECE— John Westcott MUSA • SAPIENTUM— Thomas White— Illustrated 285 CHRYSANTHEMUMS— Wm. A. Riggs 285 ROSE HOUSE WISDOM— R. T. McGorum 286 RODRIGUEZIA VENUSTA— James Hutchinson— Illus. 280 NEWS OF THE CLUBS AND SOCIETIES Pittsburg and Allegheny Florists' and Gardeners' Club 287 Canadian Horticultural Association 287 Columbus Florists' Club 287 American Institute 287 Massachusetts Horticultural Society 287 Gardeners' and Florists' Club of Boston 287 New Danlia Society Launched 287 New York Florists' Club 290 New Jersey Floricultural Society 290 Chrysanthemum Society of America 290 American Carnation Society 290 EDITORIAL The violet outlook— New dust-laying process— The parcels post movement — A word for the judges 288 AFTER ADJOURNMENT 289 Page. OBITUARY George W. Patten, portrait— Marshall Ward- Charles Baron Clarke 289 JOHN WESTCOTT— George C. Watson 289 SEED TRADE : 292 Hjalmar Hartmann, portrait 293 American Seed Trade Association 293 CUT FLOWER MARKET REPORTS Boston, Buffalo, Chicago, Cleveland, Columbus, Louisville, New York 295 DURING RECESS Buffalo Florists' Club Outing 295 MISCELLANEOUS Newport Notes 289 Home Made Weed Killer South Shore Doings— G. H. Higgins. Messrs. Gude See the Far West Cleveland Notes An Experimental Rural Parcels Post A Valuable Report on Soil Fertility 289 290 290 290 293 293 A Good Fertilizer 301 News Notes 301 Incorporated ^01 COLORED SUPPLEMENT WITH NEXT ISSUE. Subject— PANSIES. ^^ LOCAL REPRESENTATIVES BUFFALO, N. Y.— E. C. Brucker, 385-87 Elllcott St. CLEVELAND, 0.— A. L. Hutchins, 2220 East 74th St. COLUMBUS, 0.— M. B. Faxon, 322 E. Broad St. CINCINNATI, 0.— Frank W. Ball. Walnut Hills. DETROIT — C. B. Chase, 59 Miami Ave. INDIANAPOLIS, IND. — George B. WIegand, 1610 N. Illi- nois 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. Watson, Dobson BIdg., 9th and Market St. SAN FRANCISCO, CAL.— Luther Monnette, 866 Isa- bella St., Oakland, Cal. TOLEDO, O.— J. L. Schiller, 929 Prouty Ave. WASHINGTON, D. C— James J. Harty, 14th and H Streets, N. W. 284 H O RTl C U LTU RE; September 15, 1906 -•-•-•-•-•-•-•-•-•- •-•-•- -•-•-•-•-•-•-•-•-' r- BUYWHITMANh I THE RECORD BREAKER FERN * IT HAS NO COMPETITOR 4 Plants in 21^ inch pots, $25 per 100; 4 $200 per 10. 0 4 Fine Specimens in 5-inch pots, $1 each ; 4 6-inch, $1.50 each; 8-inch $5. I H.H. BARROWS & SON f WHITMAN, MASS. FINE SILVER CUPS and TROPHIES For Exhibition Awards, Sporting Events, etc. FINEST ASSORTMENT IN THE COUNTRY FROM THE BEST MANUFACTURERS AND AT LOWEST PRICES. THORNTON BROS,, LAWRENCE, MASS. y \ Having just returned from Belgium, I am prepared, after a personal inspection, to offer to the trade some of the finest AZALEAS, PALMS, FERNS, Etc. tliat can be obtained. Wholesale Price List on application. A. LEUTHY & CO. IMPORTERS and EXPORTERS GROWERS and DEALERS Perkins Street Nurseries, Roslindale BOSTON, MASS. I can now offer for immediate delivery Boston Ferns, $3, $4, $6, $g per Doz Pierson ElesantiMima, $4. $6, $9 " Rubbers. $3, $4, $6, $g Cyclamen in bloom, $6, $9 Primroses, 3% in. pots, $7 per 100 Asparagus pi. nanus, $5 $7 " Small Ferns m best varieties for fern' dishes, $3.50 per 100 Terms, cash with order. A. M. DAVENPORT, Wholesale Grower, 88 GROVE ST., WATERTOWN, MASS. 5000 PALMS SUMMER BARGAINS TO MAKE ROOM Per KlO Lantanla Borb., 2X-in. pots $ 4.00 " " 4>^ -in. pots 25.00 " " 5in. pots 30.00 Kentla Belmoreana, 3'^-in. pots... 20.00 " " 4)^ -in. pots. . 30.00 Polnsettlas, 2>2-in. pots 5.00 Farfuglum Grande, 3>j-in. pots — 10.00 " " 5-in. pols 15.00 Field grown BOUVardlaS priced on applica- tion. Address NANZ & NEUNER, Louisville, Ky. ARAUCARIAS A SPECIALTY. 6000 of the choicest on hand at the foUowinc lowest cash prices : ExccUa, sK*ii>- pots, 3-4 tiers, 10 to 14 in. hi^h, 50to6octs., 6-in. pots, 4-6 tiert, 16 to 33 10. high,$ .73. $1.00 to $1.35 each. Compacta Robusta. very fine, 6-7 in. pots, $1.35, S1.50, $1.75, 93.00 each. Glauca, 6-7 in., $1.00, $1-35, $1.50 each. Kentia Forateriana and Belmorcana, 6-in. , 30 to 40 in high, 4 years old, $1.00, $1.35 to $1.50; made up, $3.00 each. GODFREY ASCHMANN, 1012 Oatario St., Philadelphia. There Is BUT ONE FERN besides the BOSTONIENSIS and that Is NEPHROLEPIS WHITMAN! It is ahead of them all. Having ordered a large .luantity I can fill your orders at snort notice. Price $25 per 100 $200 per 1000 S. S. SKIDELSKY, 824 No. 24th St., PHILADELPHIA Boston Ferns, Fine Plants 5-in. pots 35c. 6-in. pots 50c. 7-ln. pots 65c. Immediate delivery. Cash with order. H. N. EATON SOUTH SUDBURY, MASS. PALMS, FERNS and DECORATIVE STOCK Nephrolepis Scotti Small plants trnin the benches, $5 oo per 100; $.50(10 per irKKi. Plants large enough tor 6 in. pots, $2.5.00 per loo. Plants large enough for 7 and 8 in. pots. $50.00 per loo. Asparagus Plumosus Nanns. 2% in., fine plants, S3 0O per lOo. JOHN SCOTT Rutland Road and East 45th Street BROOKLYN, N. Y. Telephone • 2890 Bedford Just to Hand FINE inPORTATION of Bay Trees, Box Trees Standards and Pyramids Euonymus, Evergreens KEW rElOE U8T OK AfPUCATIOB JULIUS ROEHRS CO., Importers RUTHERFORD, N.J. Look through the Buyers' Directory and Ready Reference Guide. You will find some good offers there also. FERNS Now ready in leading commercial varieties, good, bushy stock ferns, 2 1-4 and 3 1-4 in. pots ALSO KENTIAS. Boston Ferns in Large Sizes. ARAUCARIAS, GYGAS.LORRAINES. Write for Prices. WM. W. EDGAR GO. Waverley, Mass, Look through the Buyers' Directory and Ready Reference Guide. You will find some good offers there also. ORCHIDS Largest JinporlerSf Ej-porters, Ororfer* and Ui/hrulists in the World Sander, St. Albans, England and 235 Broadway, Room I NEW YORK CITY ORCHIDS Arrlvmd In Smp0rb Comditimm Cattleya Dowiana, C. Gigas, C. Mossiae, C. Percival- iaaa, C Speciosissima, C. labiata, C. Eldorado, C. suberba, C. Leopoldii, and many others. Write far Priced LAGER & HURRELL, SUMMIT, N. J. vioivKTrs ALOCASIA SANDERIANA Lady H. Campbell & California, out of 2'/i in. pots. Fine healthy stock. $2 00 per 100: $18.00 per 1000 Smilax 2>2 in. $l 2S per lOO, $10.00 per 1000 J. C. Schmidt Co., Bristol, Pa. GOVERNOR HERRICK Tha MEW VIOLET The finest siogle, the freest blonnier. the greatest money maker ever oftered for sale. Write ire today. 1 doz., $2.00: too, $10.00: 1000, $75.00; 5,000 or more at $60.00 per 1.000 H. K. C A. le Xv T O JV Originator and Introducer WILLOL'QHBY, O. ... TRUE Fine strong plants (tC OO „.,„i, with 4- to 6 leaves «+><->. V^W eacn Stock litnited. Orders fillid in rttation. JOSEPH A. MANDA 191 Valley Road, West Orange, N. J, ORCHIDS Arrivcil in splendid cooilition a fine impnrlalion of C. no8sl£e, C. speciosissima, C. Kramerianum. C. gieas, riendeiii, etc. -Mso a fine lot of establif^hcd orchids on hand. ir tie for I'rice List. GARR^LLO & BALDWIN, Secaum, KJ. September 15, 1906 HORTICU LTU RC 2S5 Musa sapientum The banana of commerce, Musa sapientum, as a pot plant, is perhaps scarcely worthy of a place in the list of usefuls or ornamentals; but nevertheless in the vari- ous stages of growth, flowering and fruiting, it is an extremely interesting plant and may well repay the interest taken in it by any one who has the facilities for growing it. Upon several occasions a banana plant grown by Wm. Keith, gardener to T.. M. Stetson of New Bedford, Mass., has been an interesting feature of the flower shows held by the New Bedford Horticultural Society. For several years Mr. Keith has never had his tropical house without a banana plant in some interesting stage of growi:h. The banana may without much discourtesy, be called a stalk ; bearing upon its apex a few leaves and a bunch of flowers and fruit. When the fruit has ripened the stalk dies; but in the meantime several suckers have sprung from the base of the stem; and as the plant bears no seed it is by means of these suckers that it is propagated. The plan adopted by Mr. Keith is about as follows : After the fruit has been gathered, take the plant from the tub in which it has been grown and take off the suckers which are already rooted ; these are put into twelve-inch pots and subsequently moved on into 16 to 24 in. and finally into a 30-in. tub— the larger the tub the better the friiit. A rich soil is used and the plants are fed with liquid manure. The temperature must not be lower than 60 at night and may reach 70 or so in the day time. The time from the planting of the sucker to the gathering of the fruit is from two to three years. The time from the first appearance of the flower bud to the gathering of the fruit is usually nine to ten months and during the whole of that time the changes of form and color of flowers and fruit are a source of much interest. I may add that the fruit ilius grown is edible and of fine flavor. Eii-erside Cemetery, Fairhaven, Mass. Chrysanthemums Wo have now e»\w lu the season of the year when all buds of chrysantlieinunis intended for exhibition .lioiild be secured and a careful observation kept for our future guidance. Septemher is the principal niontii for feed- ing and so soon as the l)uds begin to swell wc ought to assist tliciu from now on all we can. On all bright days they sliould be sprayed over head; the spraying lielps the bud to swell and keeps tlie tomperature of the house cooler. 'I'ho ventilators should be kept wide open, day and niglit, botii top- and sides, so that a free circu- lation of air can pass tluough the house at all times. Whatever fertilizer is applied, it should be something in which the feeding elements are immediately available for the plants' use, and preferaidy in a liquid form. Sheep, cow or horse manure should be the basis, alter- nating witli cliemical fertilizers such as sulphate of am- monia, nitrate of soda or,uitrate of jwtash, with a water- ing of clear water between the two. In using the animal manures a convenient way is to put some of the manure in a rough bag and steep in a barrel for three or four days before using and dilute with clear water until the desired strength is attained — which must be left to individual judgment. A safe way to begin would be to have the water like weak tea and the strength of the liquid increased as conditions warrant. Hen and pigeon manure is something procurable but it must be handled with great care or otherwise injury is sure to be the result. A safe way to use it would be to mix it with seven or eight times its itulk with soil and then i-pread very lightly on the bench. For chemical fertilizers one pound of sulphate of ammonia or soda — whichever is to be used — to fifty gal- lons of water is quite safe. There is no fixed rule or formula that can be laid down and adhered to; the condition of the plants must be our guide and a change of diet is very beneficial. Feeding should be discon- tinued, as a rule, wiien the outside petals begin to show color. Pink varieties do not stand so much feeding as other colors and with these it should be discontinued sooner. One thing that is well to bear in mind when using chemical fertilizers is never to water the plants when the soil is so dry that the plants arc in immediate need of water or serious disaster will be the result. Chemical fertilizers should be applied when the soil is in a fairly moist condition, neither wet nor dry. One of the first requisites after getting the buds set is to see that the plants are thorouglily clean and free from insect pests. Our most troul)lcsome pests are greenflv, red spider and thrips. If the buds are not Thoroughly free from them before the petals begin to expand all the fumigating that can be done afterwards will not dislodge them, and the flower by cutting lime is practically ruined. By the" time the huds show color the days will be shorter and the nights cooler; the plants will not dry out so quick. The aim should be to keep the plants fairly moist without getting them too di7 or too wet. While the flowers are finishing, spraying now must cease or the water will lod-e in the centre of the bud and tha bud will soon rot. On bright sunny days the paths may be damped down but all moisture should- be dried up before night, when a dry atmosphere should l>e maintained. Tpmi>eratiire is sometliing we cannot control but when 286 HORTICULTURE September 15, 1906 the conditions permit, a temperature of from 45_to 50 degrees should be maintained. Very often at this sea- son of the year changeable weather prevails. On cool nights we can regulate our temperature by fire heat but on iossy warm nights when the outside temperature is higher'^than we -n-iint it for inside it is then that the adverse conditions must be met by free ventilation and a little fire heat to dry up the dampness. At no time should the ventilators be closed tight, otherwise the moisture that would have escaped through the venti- lators will fall on the flowers and damping will be the result. By the middle of October a very light shading of whitewash is beneficial ; it helps to break the strong rays of the sun, keeps the temperature lower and in- sures a better color in the flowers. In nest week's issue I will have something to say about small bush plants for commercial purposes. ^iQ/,a^ 01 /^^^ Rose House Wisdom About a year ago I wrote an article in Horticulture on the necessity of starting fires early for the preven- tion of condensation on the roses. I think more has been written on this point than almost any other and yet every year there are some who fall into the trap. That delightful and practical writer, Mr. John N. May, wrote this warning many years ago and, in talkmg of that gentleman, his writings were of the most practical I ever have read— good sense, coupled with practical experience— two things which count largely in any business. The trade papers have been a god-send to many and a blessing to all and the careful reader of the trade pajDers always has found something interest- ing and instructive. They have helped us all, and the man who will say he has never read anything helpful m the horticultural trade papers or who knows so much that he don't have to get any more information— that man has no business on this planet; he had better try some missionary work elsewhere. In conversation with d gentleman last winter— a man of national promi- nence, one who has had experience in answering ques- tions for trade papers— he said it would surprise many to see the questions asked, signed by the firms and using their jirinted paper showing them to be in the business, and some were not youngsters at that. In my apprenticeship days it was counted almost a sin to have any booklearning concerning the business; when a man found out anything practical the find was zealously guarded. Now the change; advice is given on .Imost any subject; if you are sick the craft knows it; and wlien you shuffle off this mortal coil your picture— if you ever had one taken — is put in to show your brother "florists what you looked like. It was left for Palmer, a commercial gardener to go to Dayton to tell the private gardener what he ought to be and how he ought to act. It seems very strange that there couldn't be found a private gardener in learned Boston to take up the subject, but probably the private gardener will next be given a chance to tell us what a commercial gardener ought to he and how he ought to act ; then we shall get the bard's meaning "0 wad some power the giftie gie us," etc. Rodriguezia venusta '^«^.^-<«- Eodriguezia veinista Keichb. Z. synonymous with Burlingtonia venusta Lindl is one of the few species of this genius wliicli are of any particular horticultural value. Unlike most of the Rodriguezias, which are usually loose and straggling R. venusta has a compact habit. The flowers liavo a delicate fragrance, are white with a blotch of yellow on the labellum. Sometimes they come from the base of a half matured growth and some- times not until the pseudo-bulb is fully matured, con- sequently there is no definite flowering season. Eod- riguezia venusta is described in certain European works and is also being sent out by European and American dealers under the name of Burlingtonia fragrans, so that buyers unless the purchase is made personally while the plant is in flower cannot be sure if they will get B. fragrans Lindl which according to American nomenclature should be Rodriguezia fragrans, and which has erect flower spikes, or R. venusta which is more desirable and has pendulous scapes. Rodriguezias are natives of tropical South America and should be grown in a shady, moist, warm green- house near the glass and where they can be syringed frequently when growing. They may be kept somewhat drier in winter Init must not be allowed to shrivel. A lookout should be kept for thrips on the young growths, and on the young flower scapes. The plants succeed best in baskets in fern roots and charcoal. Nearly all the species have a peculiar haljit of Hirow- ing up roots amongst tbo foliage which usually branch and somewhat detract from the appearance of the plant. September 15, 1906 HORTI CULTURE 287 NEWS OF THE CLUBS AND SOCIETIES PITTSBURG AND ALLEGHENY FLORISTS' AND GARDENERS' CLUB. The meeting of the club on Tuesday evening, Sept. 4, was interesting, not only from the display of gladioli and asters, but from the yarns of the mem- bers returned trom Dayton convention and from vacation across the water. It was evident that the summer out- ings had done everybody good. Arthur Cowee, Berlin, N. Y., showed his Gold Medal collection of gladioli in three sections, white, pink and red, and dark. Under name were shown Rosella, Baron Hulot, a dark purple, Mephistopheles, Scarsdale — something after the order of America, but darker — and Jane Dieulafoy, a good white with dark red blotch in the throat; the latter perhaps the best shown under name. The collection had many varieties and considering the long distance travelled was in good shape and of unusual excellence. The Cushman Gladiolus Co., Sylvania, 0., showed two vases of gladiolus seedlings, a vase of seed- ling dahlias, one of which, a scarlet, attracted favorable com- ment from all, and the dahlia Sylvia, said by one of our members who has used it quite a deal, to be a very good keeper. It was out of sea- son for the gladioli with the Cushman Co. they wrote, but the flowers they did send were attractive, and made one wish that the season was at its height. Arthur Banning, Kinsman, 0., sent a large collection of gladioli aud being a comparatively near grower his stock came in first-class shape, and showed to great advantage. Under the name were America of an even higher grade of excellence than is usual for this admirable variety; a pink seedling No. 12; a vase of "1900" with extremely long stems; Madame Monneret; the good old standby Augusta, grown to perfection; pink seedling No. 2; Prin- ceps, Octoroon and for the star of the collection a new yellow or cream seedling No. 1. This attracted as much comment as did America when first shown, and should it prove an equally good grower will make a worthy. sister to that popular variety. Schenley Park Greenhouses, Pittsburg, showed an attractive collection of Semple asters in all the popular colors. After the flowers had been fully In- spected and discussed came the Flo- rists' Convention; it seemed to be the opinion that while there was nothing to criticise unfavorably at Dayton, yet the smaller cities like Dayton and Asheville are at a disadvantage in many respects compared with the larger cities, especially when it comes to drawing the attendance. There is nothing like travelling abroad to take the conceit out of one. One of our members who was across the pond this summer went down into Wales to see an old gardener under whom he had worked as a boy, per- haps thirty years ago. The old man was now foreman on the estate of a lord in Wales, and our member hugged himself in gleeful anticipation of how he would take the old man down with his stories of carnations and flowers in the States, but when his friend took him into the greenhouse and showed him carnations in pots with '.i ft. stems and into another house where they were picking sweet peas from step ladders, the vines being 12 ft. long, our man had nothing to say about the States. The next meeting of the club is to be a "Surprise." H. P. JOSLIN. CANADIAN HORTICULTURAL ASSOCIATION. The ninth annual convention of this organization was held on August 29 and 30 at Guelph, Ontario, and in point of attendance and interest was one of the best thus far. Prof. J. B. Reynolds extended a welcome to the visitors which was eloquently re- sponded to by A. C. Wilshire. Presi- dent Fendley made an acceptable presiding officer and the reports of secretary Ewing and treasurer Sim- mers showed the society to be pros- perous. Papers were presented by Prof. R. Harcourt on Fertilizers, John Morgan on Carnations. J. H. Dunlop on Roses, Prof. T. D. Jarvis on Green- house Insect Pests, on Greenhouse Heating by R. W. King, on Conifers by George Vair and on the Retail Trade by W. C. Hall. Officers for the coming year were elected as follows: President. W. J. Lawrence, Toronto; vice-presidents, John Walsh, Mon- treal, and E. Dale, Brampton; secre- tary, A. H. Ewing, Woodstock: treas- urer, Herman Simmers. Toronto. Lon- don, Ont., was selected as the next meeting place. There was an inter- esting trade exhibition in connection with the meeting. The visitors were the guests of the Guelph Horticul- tural Society on Thursday, at which time a cut glass table set was pre- sented to president William Fendley. COLUMBUS FLORISTS' CLUB. Last Tuesday evening the regular September meeting of the club was held in Iroquois Hall. Vice-president Curry was in the chair, and secretary McKeller attended to the records. Apart from the regular routine busi- ness of the evening the most important matter for consideration was the ques- tion of whether or not our club would hold a chrysanthemum show this fall. A special committee consisting of Messrs. M. B. Faxon, chairman, Woodrow, Knopf, Stephens and Mc- Keller, who were chosen some time ago to investigate this matter, re- ported that it seemed best to recom- mend that no show be held this fall, but that in November, 1907, our so- cietv hold a grand chrysanthemum exhibition. This view of the matter was approved by the club, and the same committee was chosen to take charge of the matter. The next meet- ing of the club wi!M)e held Tuesday evening, September ISth. AMERICAN INSTITUTE. The annual chrysanthemum show and exhibition of palms, ferns, orchids, roses, carnations, violets, etc., of the American Institute will take place at the Berkeley Lyceum Building. 19 and 21 West 41th street. New York, on November 7. S, and 9. The schedule of prizes is a generous one and should bring out a splendid show. Copies can be had on application t.) Leonard Barron, secretary. Horticultural 'jec- tion. MASSACHUSETTS HORTICUL- TURAL SOCIETY. .\t the recent annual exhibition the following special awards were made: First Class Certificate of Merit to H. A. Dreer, for display of Aquatics; Blue Hill Nurseries, for Liatris pycon- stachya superba. Honorable Mention to Blue Hill Nurseries for Lathyrus latifollus Pink Gem; H. H. Rogers, tor Begonia grandiflora erecta cristata; A. F. Esterlirook, for display of foliage plants; H. A. Dreer Inc., for Adian- tum scutum ramosum; Adiantura macrophyllum album striatum; As- paragus Ducheni; Maranta GouUeti; and Pteris Childsii. Silver medal to .Massachusetts Agri- cultural College for display of fruits. It will be children's day at Horti- cultural Hall next Saturday, Septem- ber 15, when the second exhibition of the products of children's gardens will be lield. Five prizes are offered for the best general collection from a school garden and five for the best general collection from a child's home garden. All the plants, flowers, and vegetables shown must be the results of the work of the children in every way. This exhibition is a part of the work of the Committee on Children's Gardens of the .Massachusetts Horticultural So- ciety of which Henry Saxton Adams is the chairman. The object in view is to encourage a taste for gardening among the children and to direct at- tention to the enjoyments and ad- vantages of the rural life. There is a wide-spread interest throughout the country in this children's garden movement and it has received the in- dorsement of many leading educators. The exhibition, which is free to all. will be open from 2 to 4 o'clock. GARDENERS' AND FLORISTS' CLUB OF BOSTON. The next meeting of this club will be held in Horticultural Hall, Boston, on Tuesday evening, September IS, at 8 p. m. Addresses will be given by members who have been away during the summer and have entertaining experiences to relate of what they have seen and heard abroad, at the Dayton Convention and elsewhere. Much business of practical value will come up and a very large attendance is looked for. NEW DAHLIA SOCIETY LAUNCHED On Sept. 5, during the dahlia show held at the Horticultural Hall, at Bos- ton, a dahlia society was formed. The temporary officers were chosen, which consisted of H. F. Burt of Taunton, as chairman, and Maiirice Fuld of Bos- ton, as secretary. A committee of five was appointed to arrange for another meeting to perfect details and elect permanent officers. Over twenty-five enthusiastic dahlia growers were present and willing to sign their names as members of this new society. The secretary reports that he has up to now about seventy-five names on his list and expects one hundred names before the society Is launched. There seems to be a great Interest aroused over the dahlia, and no doubt the new society will flourish. 288 HORTICULTURf: September 15, 1906 HORTICULTURE watering cart will be found sufficient to keep them permanently so. AN ILLUSTRATED JOURNAL DEVOTED TO THE FLORIST, PLANTSMAN, LANDSCAPE GARDENER AND KINDRED INTERESTS HORTICULTURE PUBLISHING CO. II HAMILTON PLACE, BOSTON, MASS. T>l»phani, Oxford 292 WM. J. STEWART. Editor and Manager. Reports Irom the Rhinebeck violet region. The violet up to the present time indicate a more outlook favorable outlook as to the healtii and productiveness of the stock and a much more confident feeling among the violet growers. A great deal depends upon the next few weeks. Rampant growth and dull, muggy, weather furnish ideal condi- tions for fungous troubles and when these swoop down ■on a violet house there is no telling what the end may be. But unless weather vagaries should thus conspire to aggravate existing conditions it is probable that the large increase in glass area made during the past season will fully offset any shrinkage in product that may occur and there will be violets enough in that enchanted land for all demands. In connection with the account of the A new experiment in road oiling described in dust-laying our Newport notes it may be interesting process to some of our readers to know that Superintendent Pettigrew of the Boston park system has been working on a new process, orig- inal with him, which has thus far given very encourag- ing results. Several pieces of driveway in the Back Bay Fens and on the Riverway and Commonwealth avenue have been treated with the substance, which is simply Texas oil emulsified and mixed with water in the proportion of ten or twenty per cent. Different from the Pennsylvania petroleum, which has a parafine base, this Texas oil has an asphaltum base and the result of its application is a skim of asphaltum surface which mixed with tlio fine dust under the pressure of the wheels becomes very smooth, of a pleasing brown color, and it is hoped that the oil being used in so small proportion it will rapidly volatilize and allay crit- icism regarding its odor. The dust is thoroughly laid on the roads treated and it is thought possible that as low as a five per cent, solution applied weekly from a The parcels post movement In another jiart of this pai;)er we present the proposition of Secretary James L. C'owles of the Postal Progress League whereby he claims the rural free delivery mail service can be made a means of profit to the government instead of a heavy burden as it is at present. No man in the country has made a more exhaustive study of the postal service of this and all other countries or is better qualified to speak intelligently on any phase of this important subject. His proposal involves a very modest appropriation when the possible results are considered. Were it not for the express companies we should have had parcel post ac- commodations long ago. That they will spend money freely to O2>pose Mr. Cowles' scheme is certain; but this or something similar is bound to be tried sooner or later in spite of the opposition of express company senators and their lobby. It will be a great boon to the flower nursery and seed trade when it comes and our readers should take every opportunity to make their demand hoard. We have no animosity towards the express com- panies and no quarrel with them except when as in the case of Piatt's L". S. Express at the present time, they impose extortionate rates on our flower growers and add to the injury by insulting our national and local organ- izations when they have appealed for justice. We hope to see Mr. Cowles' plan put into operation. The date for the numerous fall exhi- A word bition is approaching and tiie selection for the judges of judges is now in order. This duty is too often done hastily, as everybody knows. Aj)pointments should be made well in advance so that each judge may acquaint himself intimately with the nature of his duties and also that each pros- jK'ctive exhibitor may be informed as to who is to pass upon his exhiliit and, if not fully satisfied as to the proficiency and fairness of the appointee, given an opportunity to make prompt ol^jection or abstain from entering into a competition where his failure to get first prize will be tlic signal for protest and ill-feeling. The office of judge at these affairs is usually a gratuitous service undertaken by reason of good-nature and a willingness to assume a difficult duty in a self-sacrificing spirit for the general w'elfare. Having accepted and been accepted, everything possible should be done to facilitate his work, rules as to entry and staging should be enforced to the letter and all possibility of diverse interpretation of the intent of the schedule dispelled. Above all. give the judges a clear hall ^nd plenty of time in which to make their awards with due care and deliberation. This can be done if wise rules as to time limit for staging are made and enforced. Then, \mless a glaring and unmistakable blunder has been made in the awarding let the losing exhibitors hold their peace and take comfort from the fact that they will have another chance next vear. I September 15, 190G HORTICUI^TURE. 889 After Adjournment A recent number of the IMiilailrlphia Public Ledger presents a picture of a group of serious-loolving yonnt; men gazing intently at some object in a greenhouse, inscribed "Students at University of Pennsylvania waiehing the Nepenthe trapping a rat." I'hila- delphia is never slow on diversions, and the Ledger is its vade meciira. changed for the better on Monday morning; the oil soaked through the hard material of the road, and now people can walk and drive thereon free from the annoying clouds of dust previously coinplaincd of. A Bostonian just leturned from lln' imp ular "trii) to Europe" says what struck her most in London was not The ;j:rime and fogs, but tho flowers! Flowei-s wore everywhere, in window boxes, in f^ardens spied thi-ousrh palings and over briel; walls, and in glorious disi>lay in the pai-ks. She never dreamed of a I,ondon witli tiowers, hence the surprise. Some d.ay .Vnieriean eities will be smitten l>y llie sann- I.oiirlon iilea of relieving the monotiuiy of Iua<-ks and stones with summer's flowers. SI i-aug- ei-s rave about the loveliness of Uoston's suburlis: give them the chance to say nice things about the floral decked streets. Cul- tivate a love of flowers: they cover a multi- tude of sins against architecture. — Boston Traveler. True as Gospel, and applies to other cities besides Boston. Let us all take hold and hurry along the great day. Frank Piatt says that in 1.5 years' ex- perience he has never heard of a complaint of the rates of his express company, and so he concludes that they are entirely satisfactor.v. A more reasonable conclu- sion would be that the public has realized the fntilitv of kicking. — Boston Daily Globe. Frank Piatt, we believe, is a rela- tive of one Tom Piatt, of wide political notriety and president of the United Express Company. If Frank Plait will look into the correspondence of his company he will find record of a letter written July 3. 1906, signed by E. T. Piatt, treasurer, in which acknowledgment is made of the receipt of a very urgent complaint of un.iust charges on cut flower shipments. Not having yet "realized the futility of kicking," that section of the public known as the S. A. F. propose to have some further correspondence with Mr. Piatt's company in the near future. NEWPORT NOTES Last Saturday morning the people of Newport were put into a state well nigh bordering on the hysterical by the appearance of the most fashionable driveway in the city — Bellevue Ave. — covered and puddled with an ill-look- ing and ill-smelling compound called by some crude petroleum and tar. For some time past many complaints were made by summer residents of the dusty condition of the avenue, ending ulti- mately with the offer of a few of their number to purchase enough of this oil to cover that section of the avenue from Bath Road to Bailey's beach. The offer was made to the city govern- ment and accepted, and permission granted for the experiment to be made last Saturday morning. The oil was_ put on with the regular street water sprinkler and the result was that for a time the avenue looked black and had on its surface a chain of puddles into which those of the summer resi- dents who were not aware of the pro- ceedings, innocently drove their costly equipages. Their drive on the avenue was very short on that eventful morn- ing: in short, the avenue was des. rted for the rest of that day. But to do the perpetrators of this temporary initiry justice, the conditions were matei'ially OBITUARY. George W. Patten of Lowell, Mass., died on September 1, aged .53 years, t! months. 5 days. He had been in poor health from a |)aralylic shock for some months. Mr. Patten was a native of Waterboro, Me. His first employment as a florist was with his cousin M. A. Patten, the well-known carnation grower of Tewksbury. Mass.. who at that time was conducting a retail store in Lowell. George then W'ent into business for himself for a time, after which he went west and secured em- ployment with R. J. Mendenhall of Minneapolis. Returning east he again entered the employ of M. A. Patten, The L.tTE Geo. W. P.vttex taking charge of the Lowell store until nine years ago when associated with Mr. Roberts he bought out the store. Mr. Patten has many friends whose sympathy has been with him through his long discouraging illness. From our English contemporaries we learn of the death of two leaders in science. Dr. Marshall Ward who, since 189.5, has acted as professor of botany in the University of Cambridge, who died on August 26th at Torcpiay, and Charles Baron Clarke, whose inono- graphs and contributions to various "Floras" have won an enviable repu- tation for him, and whose death oc- curred on .August 2.5th. A HOME-MADE WEED KILLER. Arsenate of soda and water in the proportion of one pound to a gallon will kill weeds in path or gutter quick- ly and effectively. This substance is the basis of most of the weed-killers on the market. John Westcott i.See Frontlspleie.i .John Westcott is not a difficult character to sketch. His personality at once impresses one with a sense of absolute openness, simplicity, and sin- cerity. There is nothing of the Jekyll and Hyde or dual personality about .lohn Westcott. He has lived over sixty years in the same community, his ingoings and outgoings being all as an open book. He declares himself no saint, no shining example, and yet I venture to say that he is a much wholesomer proposition than many who make more pretences, for through his every word and act shines the clear soul of ultimate honesty — the noblest handiwork of the Almighty— a manly man. Having such a man in our midst, how could we Philadelphia people re- sist asking for him the place of honor in this year's election at Dayton so that we could put our best foot for- ward in 1907 with .John Westcott in the vice-presidency? The prosaic details of Mr. Westcotf's career have been told so often in the trade papers that it is unnecessary to repeat them here. Suffice it to say that he is a gardener and florist of th« old school and knows every phase of the business thoroughly. He was a partner of Pennock Bros., the leading retail store in Philadelphia, for over thirty years, and now owns the growing es- tablishment at Ridge and Lehigh Ave.. but has retired from active business and leaves the management to his son and other members of the family. But although retired Mr. Westcott is still in the prime of viiror. hearty and healthy, and enjovs all the good things of this life as they come along with a i^est that is envied bv many men only half his age. And if there is one thing that distinguishes him more than his squareness or his picttir- cstnieness it is his usefulness. No labor is too hard or too irksome for biin: no half measure will suit .Tohn Westcott. Like the late Charles Brad- laugh his motto is "Thorough" and he lives un to it He w.ns one of the founders of the Florists' Club of Phila- dplnhia which was the first organiza- tion of its kind (being founded in 1,«;.S51 and he has been one of its main bulwarks ever since. The club is more to .Tohn than church or chapel, more than lodge room or partv caucus, and I verily believe that if :\trs. Westcott were not the exceptionallv charming woman that she Is it would he more tn him than wife or weans. That this club has been so successful is largely due to tho uninue and powerful person- ality of Mr. Westcott, and everybody honps th=t he niav loner be spared to continue his earnest effort for the ad- vancement of Its interests. To quote Law's spirited description: ••Tliei-o-s 'Westeon'. nu'lilng. iret-tliere John, "With stem In wondrous store. TI»e niere t»e finds there's work to do. TTo nlwflvs works the more. Tl'" king of ilnndv tt^liennen. the Ware! own roniniodore." In work or nlav a rare nhilosopher, a steadfast friend, a charming com- nanion, eood hearted, gpnerous to a fault. May his tribe increase and multinly and "may his shadow never grow less!" GEORGE C. WATSON. 290 HORTICULTURE September 15, 1906 NEW YORK FLORISTS' CLUB. The opening meeting for the season toolv place at the club rooms on West 23(1 street, on Monday evening, Sep- tember 10. Fifty members were present, the very hot weather undoubt- edly keeping many away. Not much business of importance was done. A considerable time was given up to a discussion of the National Flower Show which the S. A. F. has under advisement at the present time, with a view to obtaining a consensus of the views of the members of the club In general or the various phases of the project. The net result was a vote unanimously upholding August as the most desirable date in which to hold the annual conventions as heretofore. Messrs. E. V. Hallock. Alfred Zeller and John Birnie were appointed a committee to prepare suitable resolu- tions on the death of James Weir, Jr., and Messrs. Alex. Wallace, W. F. Sheridan and C. B. Weathered were entrusted with a similar duty as to the late Roger O'Mara. The trans- portation committee reported, and was discharged with thanks for its efficiency on the Dayton trip. The outing committee's report will be pre- sented at the next meeting. H. H. Barrows of Whitman, Mass., was elected to membership, and three new names were proposed. A nice exhibit of herbaceous flowers was staged by J. T. Lovett. A magnificent contribu- tion of out-door bloom expected from Eobbink & Atkins got side tracked somewhere on the way. Messrs. Nu- gent, Koehne and Schulz distributed the usual rations with lavish lib- erality. nomination, and the October meeting was voted a special dahlia night. JOSEPH B. DAVIS. NEW JERSEY FLORICULTURAL SOCIETY. The regular monthly meeting of the New Jersey Floricultural Society was held on the seventh instant, with a fair display of flowers, fruit and vege- tables. Alexander Wallace was present, and made remarks concerning the recent national convention and exhibition at Dayton. 0. He referred particularly to the work horticultur- ally, of the National Cash Register Company and its influences on the citizens of Dayton, calling attention also to similar effort in the line of civic improvement which he had seen during the day. He mentioned the proposed international flower show to be held in Chicago in November, 1908, under the auspices of the So- ciety of American Florists, and urged other gardeners of the Oranges to send exhibits. The late Henry Graves was a promi- nent exhibitor of rare orchids at the meetings of the society, and in many cases his entries were of plants never exhibited elsewhere. The following resolution was presented by a com- mittee consisting of Joseph B. Davis, William Read and George Smith, and unanimously adopted: "Resolved, That in the death of Henry Graves this society has lost a patron of horticulture, a sympathetic friend, and that in acknowledging this event publicly a just recognition Is made to the value of his contribu- tions of plants and flowers at our ex- hibition to the inspiration of our members and the education of the public generally." Two new members were placed In CHRYSANTHEMUM SOCIETY OF AMERICA. The E. G. Hill Co. offer a special prize of $15.00 for the best twenty-five blooms of chrysanthemum Mary Maun, and $10.00 for the best fifteen blooms of any introduction of 1906. DAVID FRASER. Sec'y. AMERICAN CARNATION SOCIETY. Baur & Smith, Indianapolis, Ind., register Pocahontas, a cross between a light red seedling and Gov. Roose- velt; strong, upright .grower, free flowering, and produces flowers of very large size, with good calyx and a long, strong stem; color, a bright shade of crimson. ALBERT M. HERR, Lancaster, Pa. SOUTH SHORE DOINGS. Thirteen years ago W. H. Wyman, the proprietor of the Bay State Nur- series at North Abington, Mass.. found one acre of land sufficient to grow all the stock he needed in his busi- ness. To-day he has fourteen acres in herbaceous stuff, forty acres of shrubs, row after row of roses, large plantings of evergreens, rhododen- drons, fruit and ornamental deciduous trees, small fruits, and an almost end- less variety of miscellaneous plants, making altogether over one hundred acres of planted stock. A new frost- proof storage warehouse has been built the present season, making the total storage capacity fifty carloads. A special system of yearly transplant- ing and root pruning of evergreens produces a desirable growth of fibrous roots. Rhododendrons are grown un- der unusually favorable conditions, a growth of pines, beneath which they are planted, giving them the surround- ings of their native haunts. The In- crease of Interest in herbaceous plants has been recognized in the new pro- pagating houses and the large acre- age devoted exclusively to these plants. As we look over an enter- prise such as this we are forcibly re- minded that the field of horticulture is boundless, and what it has to reveal to those who would traverse its ex- panses or the treasures it yet has to pour into the lap of mankind are known only to a limited extent. Signs are not wanting, however, to show that the nurseryman, the fiorist and landscape gardener of the future will carry on their vocation on far differ- ent lines from those at this time main- tained. As a commercial pursuit in its present stage of development, it is safe to say that in spite of increasing interest and demand, there is but little room for the man of shiftless methods or the one who would lay back on past achievements. The fakir, al- though continually making an appear- ance, stays but a short time and then passes down and out. E. C. Rogers, of Roslindale, has the foundation for a new house, 130x18. The land upon which it will stand is planted to violets and Mr. Rogers will build his house over them without movin,g any, with the exception of one row where the middle posts are to be placed. The heating pipes will be fastened to the nosts from the outside before the root is laid. G. H. HIGGINS. MESSRS. GUDE SEE THE FAR WEST. We are in receipt of a pleasant let- ter from W. F. and A. Gude, recount- ing their exiieriences on a recent trip to Red Mountain. Colorado. At Den- ver they visited the grounds of W. W. Wilmore, a former resident of Laurel, Md., where they found dahlia cultiva- tion carried on to a high degree of perfection. Mr. Gude continues: "It might be well to state that these beautiful fertile acres were a barren waste before Mr. Wilmore took hold of them, but by the introduction and perfect control of the irrigation sys- tem, Mr. Wilmore has converted it into a model commercial, floral and fruit farm. In all, the home of Wil- more with his sturdy family, his wel- come, whole-soul greeting, his kind hospitality and his heartfelt 'come again,' makes one feel proud to be a florist, and that such men are in the business to grow flowers to such per- fection as we saw here." Mr. Gude also writes in praise of the Park Floral Company's place, the park system of the city of Denver, and concludes as follows: "Having always been in favor of our national convention reaching out, I feel now more than ever that one of the best moves the national society could make would be to hold a con- vention in Denver, Colo., in the near future. "In the midst of the Rocky Moun- tains we were again impressed by the clear color and wonderful beauty of the columbine, which grows wild in great profusion on the mountain tops, also the forget-me-nots, growing in the highest altitude far above the timber line. At Colorado Springs and Mani- toux, we also noticed that the Western people put forth more effort in pro- ducing beautiful lawns and gardens than do our Eastern people." CLEVELAND NOTES. The Euclid Avenue Gardener's Club held a Gladioli Show at Euclid Beach Park. It was successful in every way, and Mr. A. Babcock, president of the club, and one of its promoters, feels quite encouraged. S. M. Pentecost is building two new bouses 20x100 ft. Poinsettias and Boston ferns are among his best specialties. Wurmbeck and Femeugle have opened up a pretty store at 4909 Central avenue. Fred Moritz, 62 Edmunds St., is putting up a complete new range of houses. The old houses were the property of D. Livingston. This fall promises to show an in- crease in the bulb trade; early orders are all in and stock arriving shows good size. Col. W. W. Castle of Boston was a visitor at his old home in Cleveland after the Dayton convention. Harry Bayersdorfer was one of the few PhiJadelphians who stayed at home convention week. He did double duty looking after arriving shipments and getting off orders. He reports business unusually good which is no doubt attributable to the fine line of novelties and staple supplies he brought with him from the other side as well as to the energetic policy of the house in "keeping everlastingly at it." September 15, 190G HORTICULTURE 291 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 MY GIANT CYCLAMEN ARE AHEAD IN GROWTH AND FLOWERS Bloodred. Carmine, Pink, Purewhite, White with Carmine Eye, Each color separate. Tr. Tkl. fi.oo. looo seeds, $6.00. An even mixture nf the above 5 colors, Tr. Pkt. 75c.; 1000 seeds, $5.00. Silver Leaved New Hybrids With semi-double flowers. Tr. Pkt. $1.00: 1000 ^ecds, $10, GO- Snowball New, the real purewhite and largest in existence. Tr. Pkt. $1.00; 1000 seeds, For larger quantities. Special Quotations O.V.ZANGEN, Seedsman, HOBOKEN, N. J. LADY GAY AND HARDY GARDEN ROSES in choice varieties. Field grown plants, nrst quality stock 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 SPECiAtiST WOODS HOLE, MASS. WARNAAR & CO. Sassenhelm, Holland ( '.rowers of D. N. Van Sion, S. N. Golden Spur, Peonies Duchesse de Nemours, Festiva Maxima, Marie Lemoine (Caloi), Canary, Lady Leonora Bramwell, Mons. Charles Leveque (award of Merit London 1906), Spirea Gladstone, Superbe, etc. Vegetable Plants SWEET POTAri), CABBAGE, TOMATO, PEPPER, CELERY All kinds of V'egetabk Plants. Best Plants, Lowest Prices Can ship direct by all express companies insuring low express rates. Write for Prices. Send list of your need^ in Veeetable Plants and we will give you special ot prici ; PLAHIFIELD NURSERY, Plainfield, Indiana POINSETTIAS Now ready in 2,'; in. pots, $5.00 ycr 100, $40 00 per 1000. Cash with Order. S. N. PENTECOST, 1790-1810 E. lOlSt St., CLEVELAND, 0. HIBISCUS SYRIACUS MEEHANII WE now offer to the trade our new hardy variegated leaf Hibl.cu. Syriacus Meehanii. This plant attracted much attention when exhibited at the American Nurserymen's Convention at West Baden, Ind., and American Florists' Exhibition at Asheville. N. C. Foliage beautifully variegated; never sun scalds or reverts to the green; flowers single, very large, satiny lavender; blooms during four months; prices on application. Orders booked now. Catalogues free. P. J. BERCKMANS CO., Inc., Fruitland Nurseries AUGUSTA, QA. John Waterer & Sons, ki AIYIERICAN NURSERY BAGSHOT, ENGLAND have the finest s'ock of recognized Hardy Rhododendrons, Azaleas, An- dromedas, high class Evergreens and specimen Conifers. Ask tor special list of plants grown for the American trade. John Waterer & Sons are the great exhibitors of Rhododendrons Ir London. BEGONIAS, "Qloire de Lorraine" and "Turnford Hall", very strong, 2'/^ inch pots, $15.00 per 100; 3 inch, $25.00 per 100; 4 inch, $40.00 per 100 PANDANUS VEITCHII, 12 to 14 inches hi>;h from top of soil, $75.00 per 100 " " 18 " 24 " " " " " " $100.00 " " " 24 " 26 " " " " " " $150.00 " ADIANTUn FARLEYENSE, fine specimens . . $1.00, $1.50 to $2.00 each " •' 2;< inch, fine stuff .... $15.00 per 100 Cash loUh order from luiknown correspondents. Good value guaranteed. J. A. PE-TERSON \Vt WLctienry Avenvte KOSTEmiirSPRlCE Perfect specimens, 5 to 9 feet high, transplanted ; write for prices itwi )Ol1 Cincinnati, O. J. H. TROY, New Rochelle, N. Y. Look through the Buyers' Directory and Ready Reference Guide. You will find some good offers there also. peonTes. Queen Victoria (the cold storase flower) S9.00 per 111". Festiva Maxima. $:i0.iHi per IW. Frag- rans (the bloom producer), ?6.ixi per ItKI. For liKK) rates or other varieties, write. GILBERT H. WILD, SARGOXIE. MO , DAHLIAS. ricties in any quaiutiy , Now is the tiin« to place your order for bulbs which will insure yon getting iiamcd va- ery to be made this fall or early spring. DAVID HERBERT & SON, Successors to L. K. Peacock, Inc. A.TCO, IV. J. We Need Room W'- mMct ^ood plants at re.ison.ible prices. DIQITALIS gloxinixflora:... 60c. per 100 VINCA, mi.ved, ( rose wliite witfi redeye, purewhite) jH in. pots $2.00 per 100 PRinULA obc. gr. 11., mixed, ',4 i.i $2.50 per 100 BAUDISCH & CO. Union Hill, New Jersey SMILAX PLANTS Strong bu.shy pl;uus many times ^iit b;u k. .md ready lor a sbiit. 2-ln pots $1 00 per 100; $900 per 1000 3 in. pots 2 00 " " 18 00 " " [Seedlings from flats . - - 4.00 '* " Have grown sniilax pUnis for the trade i8 years and never had finer stock. Samples to cents. R. KILBOURN, Clinton, N.Y. GERANIUMS p OOTEl) CUTTINGS for (all delivery in any quan- ■ tity. Orders solicited now. Send for li.st. Extra Cetesiiat Peppers rMn. stock. $.-.«" per liKi. .'i-in.stock. $10.110 pei liKi. This price only food 10 days as stocK is ■ itile. Pekin, Htm worth doilt: GEO. A. KUHL, Smiuax, Pli'mosus, RofiusTUS aod Sprescerii Carefully grown: ready June 15th 10 September isth, at moderate prices. Sem! f-«r list. ALBERT M. HERR. LANCASTER. PA. 100 1000 RICHMOND ROSE 2% in. $12.00 $ico.oo KAISERIN " " 400 35.00 VARIEGATED LAWSON R.C. 6.00 50.00 ENCHANTRESS 300 25.00 QUEEN and LAWSON 2.00 iS.oo E. H. PYE, FLORIST UPPER NVACK, N. V. 292 H O R T I C U L T U R 1:. September 15, 190G VEGETABLES *or FORCING Our Famous Specialties Pkt. Oz. 4 0z. Lb. Rawson's Hot=house Cucumber .15 .60 .«!1.50 $6.00 " Lettuce .10 .40 1.10 4.00 " Crumpled Leaf Lettuce .10 .40 1.10 4.00 " 5carlet Conical Radish .O.T .10 .30 1.00 W. W. RAWSON & CO., 5 Union St., Boston, Mass. ANNOUNCEMENT HJALHAR HARTHANN of the firm of HJALMAR HART- MANN & CO., Copenhagen, Denmark, Whole ale Growers and Specialists in Danish CAULIFLOWER and CABBAGE SEED, begs to inform the Seed Trade that he is now on his annual visit to the States and invites correspondence. Address, 31 BARCLAY STREET, NEW YORK NARCISSUS ^'^^^^ WHITE CRANDIFLORA Wc otter extra line quality Inilbs of the TRUE GRANDIFLORA TYPE. 13 ^""- ■'" per 100, per loco. $9-00, ])er ease ot 1 ^o bulbs, $11.25. FREESIAS, Fischer's Purity <^^-1^"';°T^"sTs""of.^ '" ""■ ""'■ ^'-"^ '" BERMUDA WHITE, ist size, 75c. per 100; CALIFORNIA GROWN, ist size, hoc. per 100; $D .0 tier roo... $«.o. • ptT 1... . BERMUDA WHITE, Mammoth, $1.00 per CALIFORNIA GROWN, Mammoth, 75c. per 100; $8.00 per 1000. 100; $(3.00 per lowj. Send for our Wholesale Uulb Catalogue and *rite us for special Prices on Rulbs in large iiuantities. HENRY F. MICHELL CO., IOI8 Market Street, Philadelphia, Pa. FARQUHAR'S Famous CYCLAMEN The Finest Crown Farquhar's Giant White Farquhar's Giant Pink Farquhar's Giant Blood Red Farquhar's Giant Crimson And twel\e others Farquhar'sColumbian Prize Mixed Per 1000 Seeds $10 Per 100 Seeds $1.25 Per pkt. 75c. R. & J. FARQUHAR & CO. 6 & 7 S. MARKET STREET, BOSTON THOS. J. CREY & CO. Fre*»h Kl<)\v*'r, Farm aixl (iardi'ii Seeds. New Mnshrdom S|>a\vii. Kxtra (|iialit> — Freiieli, .Ihikiii himI Dutch Hiill>H. A full Due of Agri- ciiltiiriil M*.i*'hiiier\ and KeprtirK 32 South Market St., Boston SEND FOR CATALOGUE FRENCH FREESIAS rSc. 100; $6.00 1,000 W. EllioU & Sons 20I FULTON ST., N. Y. THE CHOICEST STRAINS OF STOCKS CINERARIA, GALGEOIaRIA, CYCLA- MEN, PANSY, PETUNIA, etc. t .ni be li.nl ir'jm JAMES VICK'S SONS, Rochester, N- Y. FOR PROMPT SHIPMENT -- FULL LINE High Crade French Bulbs Joseph Brecli & Sons Corp. 47-54 IMP. MARKET ST., BOSTON. MASS. Burpee's Seeds PHILADELPHIA Blue List of Wholesale Prices mailed only to those who plant for profit. Seed Trade The rumor reported in these columns some weeks ago, that Prof. Pieters of the Dept. of Agriculture was soon to sever his connection with the Dept., to engage in seed growing in California, proves to have been well founded. Prof. Pieters leaves the Dept. Oct. 1st., and will locate in the Santa Clara \'alley. Having made many trips to the Pacific coast, and imspefted the several seed growing establishments and their methods. Prof. Pieters has reached the conclusion that there is need of improvement in the methods employed, and believes he can better existing types, and bring them to an all round higher degree of perfection. The names of those engaged with Prof. Pieters will be given shortly. His aim is laudable and it is hoped he may succeed. Any one whose aim is to improve existing conditions and raise the standard a little higher should be given the glad hand of encouragement. If Prof. Pieters is really able to pro- duce better types than his competitors they will in time be compelled to fol- low his example, and thus he will prove a genuine benefactor. The kind of en- couragement he most needs is in the form of orders for seeds, l)Ut before he can reasonably hope for much business, he will have to demonstrate that he has the goods he claims. The past few weeks have not been favorable for vine seed crops, weather generally being too dry, and this has developed many insects which have preyed on the vines. One report says the average on cucumbers in the west will not exceed 25 per cent, to 40 per QUALITY I^AIS 8KND FOR OATALOdUE. ARTHUR T. BODDINGTON :i«S Went 14th St.. Wew York. MAKERS of PURE CULTURE TISSUE tOLUnSIA, ALASKA, BOHEMIA MUSHROOM = SPAWN = ;^ Fresh Spawn Alway** on hand. WRITE FOR PRICES. COCHRAN MUSHROOM & SPAWN CO. 91 I CHEMICAL BLDO. ST. LOUIS. MO. ^ HELLER'S MICE-PROOF SEED CASES. Heller & Co., Montpelier, 0. CabbageWorms Killed by lightly dusting with HAnnOND'S SLUG SHOT For Pamphlet write to Fishkill-on- Hudson, N. Y. Sold by Seedsmen TO BUYERS Patronize our advertisers, they will treat you ris;ht September 15, 1906 aOKTICULTURi: 293 PLANT "BAY STATE FIELD GROMN" STOCK PLANT HERBACEOUS PERENNIALS NOW Wcgrow about looo species an . iii-ties and make a sj.cci illy "I iurnistim- omplete li»ts in Formal Cardon and Border Planting SHADE TREES, EVERGREENS, SHRUBS, ROSES Over One Hundred Acres of Thrifty. Well Giown Stock. Visit Our Nurseries, We will gladly show you through. Comf-letr General Cataiof^ti,- and Price Liitt on Apf'licatiort. THE BAY STATE HURSERIES Windsor H. Wyman, Prop 600 Adams Street cent., while squashes and musk melons will not be much better. In Washing- ton County, N. Y., where mau.v thous- ands of pounds of cucumber seed is grown, the crop will not be above 50 per cent, and may be much less. This seed is used by the very particular trade, and is generally concr'li"l to be greatly superior to the western frrown seed, the difference being aljout the same as between eastern and western- grown su.gar corn. Of course it costs slightly more, but "there's a reason." Beans are nearing maturity, and there will be no famine in them this year. Boston can heave a sigh of relief and now turn its attention to less impor- tant matters. Peas are all harvested, and while definite information is not obtainable just now, crops have quite generally been disappointing, and unless present appearances are misleading, will not be any more abundant than last year, possibly less, with prospects of an equally good demand. No doubt prices will reach fully as high a level as last year particularly on canners' varieties. Further information concerning crops will be given in next issue. Hjalmar Hartmann of Copenhagen, Denmark, wholesale grower of Danish cauliflower and cabbage seed arrived last week in New York to look after his customers on this side of the At- lantic and for new trade. Mr. Hart- mann's extensive seed farms are sit- uated near Copenhagen where visitors volume of lO.S pages. A portrait of W. H. Grenell forms the frontispiece. It gives in full the papers, reports, dis- cussions, etc., at the Toledo conven- tion on .lune 26, 27, and 28. The American Seed Trade Association is doing good work, especially through its very efficient system of special com- mittees. H.TALMAR 1I.\KTM.\NN are alwavs welcome and gladly shown around. He travels extensively over Europe, where he supplies the prin- cipal seed houses and has also built up quite a trade on this side. He has also found it profitable to buy some of our specialties in the bulli line, such as gladioli, cannas, tuberoses. etc.. for which he finds a good demand in Europe. AN EXPERIMENTAL RURAL PAR- CELS POST. "To test the practicability of elim- inating the postal deficiency by means of an efficient rural service, the Postal Progress League represented by its secretary, Jas. L. Cowles, proposes that an appropriation of $25,1)00 be made for the establishment and sup- port during the coming fiscal year of an experimental local rural post on the following conditions: All mail collected and delivered within the limits of the rural routes on which this experimental service is estab- lished shall be in one class, and shall be carried from door to door at the following rates: "Parcels up to one pound, one cent. "Parcels over one pound up to eleven pounds, five cents. "Parcels over eleven pounds up to thirty pounds, ten cents. "Parcels over thirty pounds up to sixty pounds, fifteen cents. "Parcels over sixty pounds up to one hundred pounds, twenty cents. "Parcels over one hundred pounds, up to two hundred pounds, twenty-five cents. "Passengers, ten cents per trip." A VALUABLE REPORT ON SOIL FERTILITY. George C. Butz, horticulturist of the Pennsylvania State College Ex- periment Station, reports that the Moore method of distributing the legume bacteria in a dry state on ab- sorbent cotton has not proved a suc- cess, after a careful test. This finding is in line with that of the New York Agricultural Experiment Station at Geneva, which made a strong adverse report last year on Dr. Moore's method as handled by the Nitro Culture Co. The bulletin, which is of interest to every florist and student of soil flexibility, can be had by ad- dressing "Director of Experiment Sta- tion, State College, Center County, Pa." OUDE BROSCO f LOKISTS WASHINGTON, D. C. GUDE'5 AMERICAN SEED TRADE ASSO- CIATION. The 24th annual report of tlii^ asso- ciation has been received. It is a SAMUEL MURRAY Florist Coates House Conservatory ItU BROADWAY, KANSAS CITY, MQ Both 'Ptaonai 2670 Mafn North Abington, Mass. Florists Out of Town Taking orders for delivery In New York City or Vicinity car> have them filled in best manner and specially delivered by Thomas Young, Jr. 41 W. 28th Street, New York ALEX. McCONNELL 57r Fifth Ave.. New York City Telegraphic orders forwarded to any part of the United States, Canada, and an principal cities of Enrope. Orden transferred or entrusted by the trade to our selection for delivery on steam- ships or elsewhere recelTe special attention. Telephone Calls, 340 and 341 38th St. Cable Address, ALEXCONNELL JOHN BREITMEYER'S — SONS^= Cor. Miami and (iratiot Aves. DETROIT, MICH. Artistic Designs . . . Higli Grade Cut Blooms We cover all Michigan point* and sood sections of Ohio. Indiana and Canada Geo. H. Cooke FLORIST Connecticut Avenue and L Street WASHINQTON, D. C. FRED C ^WEBER FLORIST Ou4i"sTfEET ST. LOUIS, MO. Established 1873 Lone Distance Ftaone Bell LlBdeU i7* E> "^ R 1^ S Flowers or Design Work DKl IVICKED l.V .\LI!AXV ANDVICINHY ON TELEGR.\PHIC ORDER. 11 NORTH PEARL ST., ALBANY, N.Y. 294 HORTICULTURE September 15, 1906 m0vwyy¥y»yy*iyvyy»0yywivyv»nv*ivifyy»yvywvi0 DAHLIAS The Best Stock coming to the Phila. Market . . . WHOLESALE THE LEO NIESSEN CO. ^L"o^R^if^ *'°?o°6"V:J«* " 1217 Arch St., PHILA. In writing advertisers, mention Hortlcnltare I CUT DAHLIAS I ? We handle the entire crop of the famous ? X Dahlia farms of Atco. Standard Bearer, 2 9 Briton, Kriemhilde and all the choice ^ A varieties. Samuel S.Pennock ^/y e ^lorist'of^ phi Iv a. 1608-1618 Ludlow St. Store closes, 6 P. M. ^ WELCH • CBROTHERS? • WILL REMOVE TO mf^t^f^i»im* ^^W^^iV^IW I i^^W>%N^«W»»»» Y ' Stroflg healthy field grown plants, now ready, 1st size $15.00 per 100; 2ri size $12.00 per 100; 3d size $10.00 per 100. A discount for cash with order. GUTTMAN & WEBER, 43 West 28th St., N. Y. ^ii^>rt^^>%i^iw^t<^«%^^w^»^^«%^^^^ii— imryi— arn.i_nijuTjj— rLiuj^Li— fi,nLii_n_i CUT FLOWER MARKET REPORTS During Recess The market is over- BOSTON stocked on all lines this week. This is not unex- pected, as it is never strong during the middle of September, and dealers are glad to take whatever business comes their way at available figures. Prices are very unsteady in consequence, and the higher rates quoted are for stock of especially select quality only, of which there is only a limited quantity within reach. The past week found the BUFFALO market pretty well over- stocked on some lines but business was brisk. On Monday good demands were' |l ad on everything in the line of flowers but toward end of week the receipts were heavy es- pecially roses of short quality, asters and mixed lots of gladioli came in abundant supply and were hard to move. Several fall openin.gs are looked for in short time and it is hoped the market will be relieved of some surplus. All in all the week's business being quite satisfactory to all. Evidences of returning CHICAGO activity are seen on all sides. Windows and in- teriors are more pretentiously dressed in the retail establishments and the bustle in and around the wholesale Rialto is unmistakable. Stock is im- proving in some lines, notably Ameri- can Beauty roses, but the quantity of product more than keeps pace with the improvement in the demand. Of the tea roses there are some well col- ored cuts, but the majority are still under size and slender. Asters are too plentiful, and are seen in all grades from excellent down to rubbish. Carnations are still far from the fancy mark. Gladioli are seen everywhere in immense quantities. Some good dahlias are coming in. The quality of stock CLEVELAND put on the cut flower market now is show- ing signs of improvement. It is readily bought up, and those who pur- chase sustain no losses as there is plenty of demand. Prices are good and as the quality improves prices will go higher. Business at last shows COLUMBUS signs of returning briskness. While the attraction of the Ohio State Fair as a rule makes trade dull with our florists, the past week has been a very good one with all the craft. At last stock is coming of much better qual- ity, and it is a great relief. Roses are of better color, some American Beau- ties being especially fine; carnations have also Improved. Asters are in enormous supply, and as might be ex- ppcted very fine in quality; it is the custom here to sell out-door flowers at the various city markets, and good asters are selling there at 5 cents a dozen. The fall bulb catalogues are out, and the Holland bulbs will now be here any day, when a good autumn trade is assured. Business conditions LOUISVILLE last week were pretty fair, although there was nothing exceptional going on. Carnations can be had in fair quan- tities with a slow demand. Asters sell better, and can be had in satis- factory quantities. Roses are . very good in quality and demand. The supiily is up to expectations. Lilies and other stock can be had in ade- quate quantities, with the demand averaging fair. The market shows but NEW YORK slight activity and val- ues remain as quoted last week. All outdoor products are abundant and crowd the choicer crops to the wall just now. Quality is not hi.gh on any line of either class, but improvement is noted on some things, notably the colored roses and carna- tions. The "first chrysanthemum" and "first bunch of violets" shouter is beginning to crop up here and there. !■-. <0 W FERNS HARDY CUT FIRST gUALITY 70c. pfr 1000 DAGGER ALSO DEALER IN CHRISTMAS TREES, Baled Spruce «>< Cemetery Use BOUQUET CREEN, SPHACNUNI MOSS, ETC. L. B. BRACUE, SSi^B Hinsdale, Mass. FAMCY BUFFALO FLORISTS' CLUB. The annual outing of the Buffalo. Florists' Club which was held at Fort Erie on Sept. 5th, was a decided suc- cess. The day was an ideal one again, thanks to the weather man. The pro- gram consisted of many events, which began soon upon arrival. The ball game between Fast and West Side was won by the latter with score 10 to 4. Louis Neubeck and S. A. Anderson made their marks, and sensational plays were galore. Much interest was taken in the game and fair decisions by umpire Kasting. In the ladies' race valuable prizes were awarded. The winners were Miss Scheager, Miss Mark and Miss Sattler. The 100-yds. open handicap was won by Jimmie Longley: Baumgarner, second; Walter, third. The lineup had a dozen well- bred runners. Much interest was taken in the boys' race. A good bunch of youngsters lined up, and it must be said that they were much faster and developed more speed than when delivering fast calls. R. Klockou. first; Griffin, sec- ond: Buixen, third. Event No. 4, running hop. skip and jump was won by D. Scott, first; Wm. Griever, second; Baumgarner, third; Longley, fourth. The three-legged race was very exciting and certainly worth going a long way to witness, ten entries being secured, and the win- ners were Griever-Walters, first; Ray-^Viese, second ; Longley-Zimmer- man, third. Eight entries for one-half mile open which was won by Longley, first; Baum.garner, second; Zimmerman, third; Walter, fourth, and the balance also ran. Hop race, Baumgarner, first; Longley, second; Walters, third. To hold the crowd the old man's race was held last. Several had en- tered who felt as if Ihey were over fifty, but starter Kasting protested, and they were ushered away by peace keeper Forbach. The winner was E. B. Sage, while McCarthy a fnw inches behind was second, and Wm. Elhman, third. W. A. Newbigging and others also ran. Refreshments were served on the grounds. The dinner was called at ti P. M. at Sea Island Hotel. At head of table sat Wm. F. Kasting. as master of cere- monies, and speeches were heard from Wni. Scott, Pres. Neuteoh and others, and at the close the prizes were dis- tributed to the lucky winners. The dance hall being do.sed, the young people enjoyed themselves at the roller rink, while the older ones took ad- vantage at the figure eight and riding pavilion. The committee is again to be congratulated for making this a well attended and most enjoyable out- ing. 296 HORTICULTURE September 15, 1906 FRANK MILLANC Wholesale Commission Florist COOGAN BCILDIN'G 66-57 W. 26th Street, NEW YORK Tel. 299 Madison Sq. Open 6 a. m. to s P. M. FORD BROTHERS M West 28th Street, NEW YORK i^^*»««'»««/*«««'»«/» JOHN I. RAYNOR Wholesale Commission Florist SELLINQ AQENT FOR 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. 1998 MADISON SQUARE 49 W. 28 St., New York City A Full Line of All CUT FLOWERS Telephone. 3870 or 3K71 Madison Satikra ALEX. J. GUTTMAN THE WHOLESALE % FLORIST v« OF NEW YORK Phone 1664-1665 Mad. Sq. 43 W. 28th St. HICKS &CRAWB11CK, Inc. Wholesale Commission Florists and Jobbers in Florist's Supplies 76 AND 78 COURT ST;REET BROOKLYN, N. Y. Walter F. Sheridan Wholesale Commlsaloa Dealer In Choice Cut flowers 55 West 28th Street New York Telephone : 902 Madison Sq. HEADQUARTERS FOR NOVELTIES ORCHIDS A SPECIALTY THK HIGHEST W A | I CV ALWAYS GRADE OP VMkkCl ON HAND CARDENIAS, DAISIES, ROSES AND CARNATIONS JAMES McMANUS, m*lX . PM^OJ^E^JVT Successor to Wm. Chormley Wholesale Commission Florist CHOICE CUT FLOWERS 57 West 28th St. New York. Special AttenlioQ to Shipping Orders Telephones: aaco, atoi, Madison Square Write for Current Prices The Reliable Commission House RicbmODd Roses and Rich FJowers of all varieties JOS. S. FENRICH 1 10 W. 28th Street, New York Tcl. 324-32S Madison Square J. K. ALLEN WHOLESALE COMMISSION FLORIST Ready to talk business for the coming season with jrrowers or buyers Open 6 a. m., Daily 106 W. 28 St., NEW YORK is/Srsq NEW YORK QUOTATIONS PER 100-TO DEALERS ONLY Roset Am. Beauty , fan and sp '* extra " No. I " Lower grades Bride & 'Maid, fan and sp " Ordinary Golden Gate, fancy " ordinary Liberty, fancy " ordinary Richmond, tancy " ordinary Kaiserin, Carnol, Chatenay, fancy- " *' " ordinary Last Half of Week First Half of Week ending Sep. 8 beginning Sep. 10 1906 i906_ 15.00 to 8.00 to 4.00 to 1. 00 to 2.00 to ■ 35 to 3.00 to .25 to 4.00 to •35 to 6.00 to .25 to i.oo 10 .2? to ao.eo 1 3.00 6.00 3.00 4.00 I.oo 4.00 2.00 6.0U 3. 00 8.00 3.00 6.00 a.oo 15.00 to 8.00 to 4.00 to I.oo to 3.00 to .35 to 3.00 to .35 to 4.00 to .25 to 6.00 to .25 to I.oo to .35 to 20.00 12 00 6.00 2.00 4.00 I.oo 4.00 2.00 6.00 2.00 8.00 2.00 6.00 2.00 Carnations, Fancy Carnations, Ordinary '. Cattleyas Lilies Gladioli Asters Lily of the Valley Sweet Peas, bunches nienonette -. Adlantum Cuneatum " Croweanum Smilax Asparagus Plumosus " &Sprcngcri, bunches Last Half of Week ending Sep. 8 1906 I.oo .50 35.00 4.00 .50 •15 1.00 .25 t.oo 6.00 10.00 15.00 1.50 •75 50.00 6.00 I.oo I.oo 3.00 .50 .50 1.50 8.00 35.00 35-00 First Half of Weelc beginning Sep. ID 1908 I.oo to .50 to 25.00 to 4.00 to .50 to .15 to I.oo tn to . to .25 to I.oo to 6-00 to lo.co to 15.00 to 1.50 •75 50.00 6.00 I.oo I 00 3.00 .50 •50 1.50 8. CO 25.00 35.00 ORCHIDS AT ALL SEASONS WM. STUART ALLEN CO. GomiDission Merchants in Cut Flowers 53 WEST 28TH STREET, NEW YORK Telephone 356 Madison Square Edward C. Horan Wholesale Florist 55 WEST 28th ST. Ta J/^l Madison S,. NcW YOfK TRAENDLY & SCHENCK WHOLESALE FLORISTS Furnish best stock at fair prices all the year round 8end for quetatlons on fall orders Tel. 798.799 Madison Sq. 44 West 28th Street, New York CIt) Charles Millang 50 West 29th St., New York City Gut FlowGrs on Commission "anfr^tSms'^mldY'^promptiy^*" A Reliable Place to Consign to or order from ' «3 west 30th ST. new york Telephone: 3860-3871 Madison Square i Telephone, 280 Madison Sq. JULIUS LANG Wholesale Florist In writing to Advertisers kindly mention Horticulture September 15, 1906 horticulture: '297 kwYrhp fancy ferns $1-00 per, 1000 ntn unuf galax «i.25 p«r looo Discount on Larger Orders Let us h«ve your standing order for Fern. Will make price right all throuKh season. -"-■£i^«™°^'-'"' Michigan Cut Flower Exchange ^VZr Send for Our Weekly Price List on Cut Flowers. BUY YOUR FLOWERS THROUGH A. MOLTZ Wholesale Florist 58-57 W . 2«th street - - NEW YORK Best Facilities for Supplying you at Lowest Daily Market Prices Tel. 392I'S243 riadlson Square J. 6. Murdoch & Co. Wholesale Plorista FLORISTS' SUPPLIES S4S Liberty St., PITTSBURG, PA. Long Distance 'Phone 1435 Court. FOR GOOD PRICES AND CASH RETURNS send your flowers to Phil- F. Kessler 55 West 26th Street, New York. TeleDhone 2921 MadUon Square. REED (SL KELLER 122 West 2Sth St., New York Florists' Supplies Wc manufacture all our Metal Designs, Baskets, Wire Work SNoYelties and are dealers in Glassware Decorative Greens and florists* Requisites. H. BAYERSDORFER & CO 50-56 North 4tli Street PHILADELPHIA, PA. FLORISTS^ SUPPLIES BEST lihe in the couhtrt- Do not keep your "I" on firms to see them grow or to see if they are full grown, but just glance around at the enterprising florist supply house with everything new for the trade. See us at the convention. JOTCDkl P on l928Cermantown Av., I O I Cnn « UUi) PHILADELPHIA, PA. Look through the Buyers' Directory and Ready Reference Guide. You will find some good offers there also. SOUTHERN SMILAX Now ready in limited quantities for immediate use. Everything WORTH WHILE in Southern Greens. E. A. BEAVEN, Evergreen, Ala. Lilies, Japanese Plants BAMBOO STAKES Best Flowers In the Boston Market N. F. McCarthy & co. 84 HAWLEY STREET BOSTON, MASS. SEND FOR PRICES The Yokohama Nursery Co., Ltd. 31 Barclay Street, New York Headquarters in Western New York ROSES, CARNATIONS And all kinds of Seaonable Flowers WM. F. KASTIN6 Wholesale Comtnltsloii 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. Discounts on larger quantitie.«. Write for prices on case WE HAVE VERY FINE CUT BOX WOOD. DAGGER AND FANCY FERNS. Fr«h Northern, $1.00 per 1000. LYRATA, the best substitute (or Smilax, $7.00 P«r c.ise. Head luartcrs for all FLORISTS' SUPPLIES. Wire Designs. Cut Wire, Letters, Immortelles, Cycas Leaves, Wheat Sheaves, Ribbcms, Corrugated Boxes, etc. LAUREL FESTOGNINQ, sc and 6c. per yard. HENRY M.R0BINS0H&CO.,«*U M.-^p^.'^HJ^^sfi"- WHOLESALE FLOWER MARKETS.- PER 100. rO DEALERS ONLY. CINCINNATI September ii R05BS Am. Beauty, fan and sp. '• extra No. " Lower grades ■ Bride &'Maid — Fan. and Sp *' Ordinary Golden Gate, Fancy " Ordinary Liberty, fancy ■ " Ordinary Richmond, Fancy .... " Ordinary. Kaiserin, Carnot.Chatenay, Fancy *' " *' Ordinary CARNATIONS Fancy Ordinary niSCELLANEOUS Cattleyas Lilies Gladioli Asters Lily of the Valley Sweet Peas Mignonette ■ Adiantum Cuneatiim " Croweantiia - • • • Smilax Asparagus Plumosus, strings . . ■ •* " & Sprengeri, bunches 25.00 20.00 10.00 6.00 6.00 4.00 6.00 4.00 6.00 4.00 6.00 4.00 to 6.00 3.00 to 4.00 15.00 8.00 4.00 5.00 2.00 5.00 a 00 5.00 3.00 5.00 3.00 DETROIT September 3 1.50 -75 3.00 1. 00 15-00 6.00 3.00 4. CO i.oo 4.00 3.00 4.00 3.00 4.00 3.00 4.00 3.00 30.00 30.00 8.00 6.00 6.00 d.OO 6.00 4.00 6.00 4.00 6.00 4.00 6.00 4.00 BUFFALO September 4 75 to .3$ to 5.00 2.00 1. 00 3 00 to.oo I 10.00 to 10.00 40.00 3.00 3.00 4.00 13. 00 50.00 ■75 .50 3.00 35.00 to 95.00 to t.oo ■75 15.00 3.00 .aoo 4.00 13.50 35.00 35.CO ao.oo [3.00 6.00 300 5.00 4.00 5.00 3.00 5.00 3.00 6.00 3.00 6.00 1.50 .50 3.00 1. 00 3.00 to 15.00 1.00 3.00 1.00 .50 1. 00 35.00 95.00 3.00 4.00 1.50 1.00 I 50 15.00 35.00 35.00 PITTSBURQ September ii 30.00 to I3.00 to 6.00 to 15.00 8.00 4.00 6.00 3 00 6.00 3.O0 6.00 4.00 6.00 4.00 19.00 4.00 1. 00 -75 to 13.50 10 2.00 to .50 10 3. 00 to to to 15.00 4.00 3.00 4.00 to 1.00 1.35 to 1.50 13.50 to 15.00 35.00 to 50.00 30.00 10 50.00 Geo* A. vSutherland Co. CUT FLOWERS Florists' Supplies and Letters 34 HAWLEY STREET - ■ BOSTON Look through the Buyers' Directory and Ready Reference Guide. You will find some good offers there also. 20 WEST 27th ST., N. Y. The KERVAN CO. WHOLESALE DEALERS Fresh cut Palmetto & Cycas Palm Leave?, Galai, I-eu- cotboc , Ferns and Mosses. All Decorating Evergreen 298 HORTICULTURE September 15, 1906 List of Advertisers Page Allen J. K 296 Allen Wm. Stuart C0.296 American Nursery... 291 Aschmann Godfrey... 284 Atco Glass Co 301 Barrows H.H. & Son. 284 Baudisch & Co 291 Bayersdorfcr H & C0.997 Bay Stale Nurseries. . 293 Beaven, E. A 297 Berckman P. J. C0...291 boodington A.T.....292 Boston Florist Letter Co 294 Boston Plate and Win- dow Glass Co 303 Braque L. E. 295 Breck Joseph & Sons .292-303 Breiimcyer's J. Sons. 293 Budlong J. A.. 294 Burpee W. A. & Co.. 292 Carlton H. R. 284 Carrillo& Baldwin.. .284 Chicago Carnation Co ....282 Cochran Mushroom & Spawn Co 292 Cooke G. H 291 Cottage Gardens 282 Cowee A a9« Davenport A. M. 284 Dilger Wm 297 Drcer H. A. 301-303 Eaton H. N 284 Edgar W.W.& Co... 284 Edwards Folding Box Co 294 Elliott Wm. & Sons.. 282-293 Engclman R. & Sons 282 Esler J. G 30a Ernest W. H 303 Eyres »93 Farquhar R. & J. & Co 292 Fenrich J.S 296 Foley Nlfg. Co 302 Ford Bros. 296 FromeniH. E 296 Fruitland Nurseries. .291 Grey T. J. & Co 293 Gude Bros. Co 393 Gumey Heatei M(g. Co 303 Guttman Alex. J 296 Guttman & Weber... 395 Hail Asso. 302 Hammond Paini& Slug Shot Works. .. .292-304 Hcller&Co... 293 Herbert David & Son 291 Herr A. M 29' Hews A. H. & Co.. ..302 Hicks & Crawbuck ..296 Hilfinger Bros 301 Hippard E.. 304 Hitchings & Co 304 Hjalmar Hartmann & Co 292 HoIlisGeo 292 Horan E. C 296 Hub Wire Works 3^2 Kasting W. F.. ..297-303 Kervan Co.. The 397 Kessler.P. F 297 Kilbourn R 291 King Cons. Co 303 Kroeschell Bros 302 KuhlGeo. A 291 Page Lager & Hurrell 384 Lang, lu.ius 396 Langjahr, Alfred H...296 Leuihy A. & Co 284 Lord & Burnham Co. 304 Manda Joseph 284 Manlcy Ctias. H 304 McCarthy N F 297 McConnell .Alex,. 393 McKellar Charles W.394 McKissick, W. E. •••394 McManusJas .206 Michell H. F.Co. ...292 Michigan Cut Flower Exchange 297 Millang Charles ^96 Millang Frank 396 Moltz A 297 Moningcr ]. C. ... .302 Morchtad Mfg Ci^. .303 Murdoch J. B.&C0..297 Murray Samuel 293 Nanz & N'euncr 384 Niessen Leo. Co 394 Peterson J. A 291 Pennock Samuel S... 382-394 Pentecost S. N 291 Perkins St. Nurseries. 384 Pierson F. R. Co s8^ Pierson U Bar Co.. •.303 Pittsburg Floral Ex.- 294 PLiinlield Nur>«ry ...291 Pierce r. O. Co. .. -303 Pye E. H 391 Rawson W. W. & C0.393 Raynor John 1 296 Rced& Keller 397 Reid Edw 394 Reinberg Peter 394 Robinson H.M.& C0.397 Roehrs Julius Co. ■ . ■ 284 Rolker August & Sons302 Sander & Son 384 Schmidt J. C, Co. ■ • .384 Scollay John A 303 Scoit Jonn 384 Sheridan W. F 396 Siggers & Sigcers ...303 Situations & Wants.. 301 Skidelsky S. S 284 Standard Plate Glass Co. 303 Stem J . & Co 397 Stearns A. T. Lumber Co. 303 Sutherland Geo. A. Co 297 Sway ne Edw sSa Thorburn J.M. & Co. 301 Thornton Bros. 284 Traendly & Schenck.296 Troy, J. H 991 VescyW. J. &M.S..382 Vick s Jas. Sons 392 Walsh M.H... 291 Warnaar & Co. 291 Waterer John& Sons. 291 Watson G. C 301 Weathered Co 304 Weber F.C 39^ Weber H. & Sons....38ii Welch Bros 394 WildG. H 391 Wyman, Windsor H..293 Yokohama Nurseries* 397 Young, Thos. Jr 293 Zangen O. V 391 Is Your Name In The Above List? If Not, Why Not? Buyer's Directory and Ready Reference Guide READ IT Advertisements uDder 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 Advertisers will Indicate the respective pages. ADIANTUMS. Adiantum Hybridum, fine young plants, 15 for $1. m.Tiied; 5^5 per 100. Originator's stock. Certificate of Merit S. A. F., '(e. A. Ley & Bro., Laugdon, l< ''. AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENTS. Thos. 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. ALOCASIA'SANDERIANA. Joseph A. .Mandn. ini Valliy Road, W. Orange. N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. ARAUCARIAS. Godfrev Aschmann. 1012 Ontario St.. Philadelphia. For page see List of Advertisers. ASPARAGUS. A. M. Uerr. Lancaster, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. Asparagus Plumosa, 21n. pots. Fine plants. J2.50 per 100. $20.00 per 1000. Cash with order or good reference. Erie Floral Co., Erie, I'a.. or Wm. F. Kastlug, 385 Elllcott St., Buffalo, X. Y. Asparagus Sprengerl. largo, fleld-grown clumps. SS.OO 100. II. W. Vose. Hyd.- Park. Mns<.. AUSTRIAN AND SCOTCH PINES. The F. E. Conine Nursery Co., Stratford, Conn. BAMBOO STAKES. Yokohama Nurseries, 31 Barclay St., N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. BAY TREES. Julius Roehrs Co., Rutherford, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. BEGONIAS. J. A. Peterson. Cincinnati, O. Begonias Glorle De Lorraine, Turnford Hall For page see List of Advertisers. BOX TREES. Julius Roehrs Co., Rutherford, 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. 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 of Advertisers. A. T. Boddlngton, 342 W. 14th St., N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. f\ R^ Pierson Co., Tarrytown-on-Hudson, N. Y. Fall Forcing Bulbs. For page see List of Advertisers. Wm. CANE STAKES. Elliott & Sous, New York. CARNATIONS. E. n. Pye. Upper Nyack, N. Y, For page see List of Advertisers. CARNATIONS— Continued. Chicago Carnation Co., Joilet, III. Field Gixiwu Plants. For page see List of Advertisers. Guttmann & Weber, New York. Carnation Victory. For page see List of Advertisers. The H. Weber & Sons Co., Oakland, Md. Carnation Mabeile. For page see List of Advertisers. R. Engelman & Son, Pittsfleld, Mass. Field Grown Carnations. For page see List of Advertisers. CEMENT BENCHES. W. F. Kasling, Buffalo, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. CONIFERS. John Waterer & Sons, Ltd., American Nursery, Bagshot, Eng. For page see List of Advertisers. CUPS AND TROPHIES. Thornton Bros., Lawrence, Mass. Foi page see List of Advertisers. CUT FLOWER BOXES. Folding cut flower boxes, the best made. Write tor list. Holton & Huukei Co., MU- waukee. Wis. Welch Bros., 15 Province St., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. Edwards Folding Box Co., Philadelphia. For page see List of Advertisers. CYCAS STEMS. J. M. Thorburn & Co., 33 Barclay St., N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. CYCLAMEN SEEDS, R. & J. Farqubar & Co., G & 7 So. Market St., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. O. V. Zangen, Hoboken, N. J. Giant Cyclamen Seeds. For page see List of Advertisers. DAHLIAS. David Herbert & Son, Atco, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. DECORATIVE PLANTS. A. Leutby & Co., Rosllndale. Mass For page see List of Advertisers. Julius Roehrs, Rutherford, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. John Scott, Flatbusb, Brooklyn, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. FERNS. A. Leuthy & Co., Rosllndale, Mas* For page see List of Advertisers. H. H. Barrows & Son. Whitman, Mass. Xephrolepis Whltmanl. For page see List of Advertisers S. S. Skidelsky, 824 N. 24th St., Phlla. Whitmanll Fern. For page see List of Advertisers. H. N. Eaton, So. Sudbury, Mass. Boston Ferns. r-'or page see List of Advertisers. Wm. W. Edgar Co., Waveiiey. Mass. P'or page see l-ist of .\dvertlsers. .Tohn Scott, Flatbush, Brooklyn, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. FLORAL PHOTOGRAPHS. Floral Photographs. Foley's 226-228 1-2 Bowery. New York. FLORISTS' FERTILIZER. A sample 100-lb. bag of Blatchford's Plant Grower and Land Renovator Fer- tilizer only $2.7.5. It is composed solely of pure rose growers' bone meal, nitrate of soda, Peruvian guano, sulphate of am- monia, sulphate of potash and gypsum. In the correct proportions. For benches and potting plants, roses, carnations, lilies, mums, etc.. It has never been surpassed. Address The P.arwell Agricultural Works, Waukegan. Ills. Established at Leicester, England in ISOO. FLORISTS' LETTERS. Boston Florist Letter Co.. 84 Hawley St., Boston, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. Septembfci- 15, 1906 horticulture: 299 FLORISTS' LETTERS— Continued. G. A. Sutherland Co.. 34 Hawlejr St., Boston, Mass. For page see List of Adrertlsers. FLORISTS' SUPPLIES. H. M. RoblDson & Co., 8-11 ProTluce St., Boston, Mass. For page see List of Advenlsers. U. Bayersdorfer & Co., PhlladelpbJa, Pa. For page see List of AdrertUera. The Kerran Co., JO ^'. 27th St.,' N. X. Decorative Evergreens. For page see List of Advertisers. N. F. McCarthy & Co., 84 Hawley St., Boston, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. aeed & Keller, 122 W. 25th St., New York. For page spe List of Advertisers. J. B. Murdoch & Co., 545 Liberty St^ Pittsburg, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. S. S. Pennoeli, Philadelphia. For page see List of Advertisers. J. Stern & Cf . 1928 Germantown Ave., 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. ThoB. Young. Jr., 41 W. 28th St., Newlork- 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 Li.'it of Advertisers. Samuel Murray, 1017 Broadway, Kans.is City, Mo. For page see List of Advpi-tlsers. FLOWERING PLANTS. Eaudisoh & Co.. Union Hill. N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. GREENHOUSE BUILDING MA- TERIAL— Continued. Plerson U-Bar Co., 1 .Mudlsou 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 pane 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. Weathered Co., Box 789, New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Foley Mfg. Co., 471 W\~22n(rst., Chicago. For page see List of Advertisers. Chas. H. Manley, Premier Mfg. Works, St. Johns. Mich. For page see List of Advertisers. HARDY FERNS AND SUPPLIES. H. M. Robinson & Co., 811 Province St., Boston, Mass. F'or page see Lii;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. Dilger, Mgr. Fancy Ferns. For page see Lijit of Advertisers. E. A. Beaven. Evergreen, Ala. Fadeless Sheet Moss: Lyrata. For page see List of Advertisers. FLOWER POTS. W. H. Ernest. 28th and .M Sts.. Washington, D C. For page see Li light person. (Jive full particulars with application an* state salary expected. Itandolpli A: .MeClem- onl!5. inland Ave. and Bauin St.. Pltfci- iMirg. I'a. WANTED — Medlnm sized second hand. hot water boiler. H. W. Vose, Hyde I'ark. Mass. 302 HORTICULTURE September 15, 1906 M /i FiTTmqsi Hot^Bld sash ' ^C.i /LLUST/fATEO CfiTALOque. - 1 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. FOLEY MANUFACTURING COMPANY, 471 W. 22d Street, Chicago. HEWS^ STANDARD FLOWER POTS Packed in small crates, easy to handle. Price per crate 15002 ID. pots in crate S4 1500 »5i " " 5-25 1500 aK " " e.oo 10003 *' " 5.00 800 3>4 " " 5.80 S004 " 4.50 330 5 " 4.51 1446 ■' .16 Price per crate I30 7 ID. pots in crate$4.30 60 8 " " 3.00 HAND MADE 48 g in.p )ts in crate $3 60 48 10 " " 4.80 3.60 4.8a 4.80 34 II 24 13 17 14 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 fori ash with ord'-r. \ddress Hllfinger Br.s.,Pottery,Fort Edward.N.Y. August Rolker & Sons, Agts., 31 Barclay St., N. Y. City. SEND FOR CATALOGUE OF SCOLLAY HOT WATER ana STEAM BOILERS JOHN A. SCOLLAY 73 and 75 Myrtle ATenoe BOROUGH OF BROOKLVN, N. V, OITF Anything of Value to the profession CAN BE SOLD through advertising in Horticulture HUB WIRE WORKS 13 Devonshire Street SIEVES AND SCREENS Loam, Gravel and Ashes, ^OCi TO OjijU Garden Arches and Trellises to Order STANDARD PLATE CLASS CO. Alaiiuiacturers, Importers and Jobbers AMERICAN AND FRENCH GREENHOUSE GLASS 26=30 Sudbury Street 61=03 Portland Street BOSTON, MASS. CYPRESS SASH BARS iferoe^iVUVl'^fl^.tft. 32 feet or longet HOT BED SASH IMPROVED PECKY CYPRESS BENCH LUMBER GREENHOUSES ERECTED AND EQUIPPED COMPLETE IF DESIRED Greenhouse Boiler, 35 Erie Street CHICAGO. Write for Circular "D" and Prices The A. T. STEARXS LUMBER CO. NEPONSET, BOSTON, MASS. GREENHOUSE CONSTRUCTION LUMBER John C, rioninger Co. 117 E. Blackhawk St., CHICAGO Boilers made of the best material; shell, hrebox sheets and heads of sieel: water space all arouod front, sides and back. Wriie for information. NOW IS THE TIME TO INSURE YOUR GLASS AGAINST DAMAGE BY H AI L» Kor particulars address John G. Eaier, Saddio RIvop, M, J, September 15, 1906 H O RT 1 C U LTU RE. 303 •UlllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllilllllllillllllllU ImastigaI S (PATENTED ; ^ I For Glazing Greenhouses | iifji^turtd I nl>' Iv I F. 0. PIERCE COMPANY | = 170 Fulton Street, New York = ■- Agencic- in all the Principal Cun;s S ^ oi the Uniicd btates and L anada S E WRITE FOR CIRCULAR = I JOSEPH BRECK & SONS | i BOSTON, MASS. | E DISTRIBUTORS FOR NEW ENGLAND. = ^iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii 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 TATENT L.-WVVEKS Box 9, National Union Building Washington, D. C. Holds Glass Firmly 8«e tho Point 4^ PEERLESS Glmxing Points »ro the bait. No righr» or lefli. Box of 1.000 poinu 76 ou. poitpftld. HENBY iu DREEB. 714 ChMteBt St., PhllK.« r*. EVEN TEMPERATURE THROUaHOUT THE GRRENHOUSE IS OBTAINED BV L'SINQ A MOREHEAD TRAP Condensation in Steam Pipes promptly Returned to the Boilers which may be located above or below coils. WRITE FOR FLORISTS' BOOKLET Morehead Mfg. Co. 1045 SR4ND RIVER AVE.. DETROIT, MICH. BOSTON PLATE & WINDOW GLASS CO. GREENHOUSE GLASS German and American 261 to 287 A St., BOSTON 20-22 Canal St. Standard Flower . . P0T5 If your greenhouses are within 500 mite?; of the Capit'-l, wrtc us, we can save you money W. H, ERNEST, 28!h and M Strsets, WASHINGTON, D. C. '"•te. MORE ABOUT THIS PARTICULAR GREENHOUSE \ou'll admit that it looks attrsctive, even if placed on a side hill and dominated by the gardener's cottage and potting room at the end. That leanto is objected to by some, because of its ex- posure to snow slides — but last winter not a pane of glass was broken. If you want such a leanto, there's no construction that makes as good a one as the U-Bar. AS GOOD BECAUSE you can't have as much light bv a third with another construction — and the whole success of the growing question is based on the amount of light. SEND FOR CATALOG PIERSON U=BAR COMPANY Designers and Builders U-BAR GREENHOUSES Metropolitan BIdg., 4tti Ave. and 23rd St. NEW YORK ©isBr'^^ KIBZ^SrHES livJLS IT forHeatIng any description of Building by steam or^Hot water new york office 111 fifth ave 7^ fran kli n st boston BOSTON OFFICE REMOVED TO lSS-200 FKANKI.IN ST.. COR. PEARI. Green House Bench ,;j.../r i./rr »/i. Villi lull and constr ciiar.-intccd. ^«. - - - . , the advantaces over wood or other malenal use benching. Estimates jladly furnished upon appli us the exact dimensions of the benches you inieht wau! lo it or put in new houses. Manufactured and sold by WNI. F. KASTING, '%'S'..'^:iV:Vr" Sole Owner of Patenl UllJ 304 HORTICULTURE September 15, 1906 iillitttitt You Know There Are Times when just because a firm has certain indisputa- ble good things, you are practically compelled to buy of them no matter how unhealthy your feelings may be for their way of doing business — Hitchings & Company are in a position to furnish you with all that's thoroughly practical and tried for greenhouses whether it be in construction or heating apparatus — and you'll have pleasant dealing. HITCHINGS AND CO. GREENHOUSE DESIGNERS AND BUILDERS. Manufiictur*-r& of Heallnii oad VentllattDii Apparatus. 1170 Broadway, NEW YORK. AND< AT THE VERY START of a "Burnham" Boiler we commence testing and keep on testing until it it leaves the shop. First, every section is tested separately under high pressure. That means no weak spot, sand- holes or cracks will develop v. hen the "Burnham" is set to work — you can depend on depending on it Lord & Burnham Co. GREENHOUSE DESIGNERS and MANUFACTURERS 1133 BROADWAT, cor. 26th Street, N. V. B«sten Branch: Bl 9 Tremont Building Itlttiitti T W EM LOW'S Old Englisli Liquid and For Bedding Class In Sash or for Filling Cracks or Seams Glazing Putty Elastic in Roof Joints or Frames of Green- houses or Hotb«d8. It IS used in Machine or Bulb. H loo thick ior bulb ihin with a little Pure Linseed Oil, boiled. So thinned, it can be \>rushed into any crack or leak, making a solid filling. It makes a solid bed, imperviout to mttisture, and holds glass in its place, and will stop any crevice or lault. When once set on dry wood it docs not heave. As regards the goods, the article ie no new invention, but simply an article of the very best class , to do thoroughly good work, like old time gentlemen expected when sashes were made with lead, and small panes ol glass used that caught the water and leaked unless set with an elastic puity which once set by a mechanic was expected to remain, and did remain in good shape. This Twemlow's Old English Glazing Putty does; nothing more, nothing less. SOLD FY THE FLORISTS' SUPPLY HOUSES. Manufactured in the United States only by HAMMOND'S PAINT AND SLUG SHOT WORKS, FISHKILL-ON-THE-HUDSON NEW 10RK 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 VenUlatiDg 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,ooofe€t sold thus far this season. Catalogues free. E, HIPPARD, Youngstown, Ohio In a Premier Greenhouse — all good points are combined. There's durability, artistic appearance, ease of erection — and — ease of RE-erection. It's a better house than is usually built; the price is ONE THIRD of that usually charged. Send for booklet No. G-^S. Chas. H. Manley, Premier Mfg. Works, St. Johns, Mich. WEATHERED COHPANY BOX 789, NEW YORK GREENHOUSE BUILDING AND HEATING Send for Catalogue. eyofeato the^ l0DlcAP£ Gardenia BqjToN, Mass. (Jubscr/pt/on, ^1.00 \ 806 HORTICULTURE, September 22, 1906 ±limilllllllllllllllllllllllllltlllllllllllllllllilllllllllllllillllllllllllllllHllllllllllllllEIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIDIIIIIIIIIII!IIIIIMIIIIIIII(L NOW READY NARCISSUS PAPER WHITE GRANDIFLORA and I WHITE ROMAN HYACINTHS We offer the finest bulbs for immediate delivery as follows: Narcissus Paper White Grandiflora. finest quality bulbs, 13 c/m and up, 1,250 bulbs to the case, $11.25 P" case; less quantities at $1.00 per too. Paper White Grandiflora narcissus is always a money-maker. Plant at once for earliest crop, which is the most profitable. Bermuda Buttercup Oxalls, $i.c«d per too, $7.50 per 1000. White Roman Hyacinths, finest quality bulbs, 12 to 15 c/m, about 1,800 bulbs to the case, $2.50 per 100 $23.00 per 1,000. Freesia Refracta Alba, finest Bermuda-grown bulbs, }i inch up, $7.50 per 1,000. Callas, Selected Bulbs, \]4 to l\i in., in diameter, $6.0O per 100; mammoth bulbs, l^i to 2 in. in diameter, $S.oo per lOO; exhibition bulbs, 2 to 2'; in. in diameter, $10.00 per 100. = F. R. PIERSON CO., Tarrytown-on-Hudson, New York = aiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiHiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiimiiiimii iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiimiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiinniiiiHiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiig BEQONIAS, "Qloire de Lorraine" and "Turnford Hall", very strong, 2'., Inch pots, $15.00 per 100; 3 inch, $25.00 per 100; 4 inch, $40.00 per 100 PANDANUS VEITCHII, 12 to 14 inches high from top of soil, $75.00 perlOO 18 " 24 " " " ' $100.00 " " " 24 " 26 " " " " " " $150.00 " ADIANTUn FARLEYENSE, fine specimens . . $1.00, $1.50 to $2.00 each " '> 2'/2 inch, fine stuff .... $15.00 per 100 Cash with order from unktimrn rfirn'sjinn^hnts. (rond nrjiie guaranteed. J. A. PETERSON NIcHenry Avenue - Westwood Cincinnati, O. ABELLE NEW PINK CARNATION FOR 1907 COLOR— A peculiar shade of lovely pink, with a faint yellowish cast; several shades lighter than the LawsoB. Unlike most Pinks, the brightest sun does nit injure the color. SIZE — 3 to 4 inches in diameter when established. 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 time, even from laic cuttings. On account of its rapid growth, requires supporline very soon after benching. Gets away rapidly, blooms early and give.s long stems right from the start. PRODUCriVEN ESS— Prodigious is the best word we know of to use here. It is the most incessant bloomerearly and late, we have ever ^rown. Stock Limited. Delivery January 5th to 1 0th and later. Price $12.00 per 100, $lOO.OO per lOOO The H. WEBER & SONS CO-, Oakland, Md, Hyacinths, Tulips, Narcissus, Crocus, Lilies and all other Bulbs for Florists Send for our Whole-ale Flor= is's' Bulb List Now Ready. J. M.THORBURN & CO. 33 Barclay St., through to 38 Park Place NEW YORK CARNATION PLANTS 5 P/EONIES ilwARNAAR & CO. Nelson, Queen Louise, v Lawson, Cardinal, Har- ry Fe n n , Queen, Fl' anoee : $6.00 per 100; $55.00 per 1000 Enchantress $r.00 per 100; $65.00 per lOOO Orocker $5.50 per 1 00 ; $50.00 per 1 000 Jnom Em Haines $12.00 per lOO SAMUEL S. PENNOCK, THE Fi«?i"«f' Philadelphia FIELD GROWN CARNATIONS and VIOLETS E.\:lra strong plants of Queen, Boston Market, Fair Maid and Patlon, No. i, $6,00 per 100; $50.00 per 1000; No. 2, $5.00 per 100: $45 00 per locx). CAMP- BELL VIOLETS, laree clumps, $5.0-.. per 10 v. $45.00 per 1000. PRINCESS OF WALES, $6 c>d per 100; $50.60 per 1000. No better stock at any price. Cash with order please. R. ENGELMAN & SON, Pittsfleld, Mass CARNATION PLANTS irJl-d^c'-sSn Enchantress, $6.00 per 100; Nev. ri.!% hu;;,lc, Pros- perity, WoLo'.l, Joo5;t, L. Pond. $5.00 per 100. TERMS CASH M. J. SCHAAF, DAN8VILLE, N. Y. Now is the time to plant them and George Hollis has them for sale — Send and get his catalog. He won the First Prize and Bronze Medal at the National Show recently held in Boston. GEORGE HOLLIS Mollis Street, South Weymouth, Mass. PEONIES $6.00 to $10.00 per 100 EDWARD SWAYNE WEST CHESTER PA. PEONIES. Queen Victoria i Uie cold storage flower) .?9.fio per mil. Festiva Maxima, S 11.00 per 10(1. Frag- rans itlie bloom proilucer). $6.oo per HKi. For liXW rates or otlier vaiieties, write, GILBERT H. WILD, SAROOXIE. MO , FIELD-CROWN CARNATION PLANTS Only a few more left Write for List and Prices CHICAGO CARNATION CO., Joljet, III. Sassenheim, Holland <;rowers of D. N. Van Sion, S. N. (jolden Spur, Peonies Duchesse de Nemours, Festiva Maxima, Marie Lemoine (Calot), Canary, l^dy Leonora Bramwell, Mons. Charles Leveque (award of Merit London 1906), Spirea Gladstone, Superbe, etc. DAHLIAS. Now is the ttma 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. Peacoclit Inc. Look through the Buyers' Directory and Ready Reference Guide. You will find some good offers there also. 100 1000 RICHMOND ROSE 2l4 in. $12.00 $100.00 KAISERIN " " 4-00 35.00 VARIEGATED LAWSON R.C. 6.00 50.00 ENCHANTRESS 3.00 25.00 QUEEN and LAWSON 2.00 18.00 E. H. PYE, FLORIST UPPER NVACK, N. V. SUPPLEMENT HORTICULTURE, Vol IV, No, 12 SEPTEMBER 22, 1906 HIGH GRADE FANCY PANSIES. LOUISVILLE, KY.— F. L. Schuiz, Jr., 1325 Cherokee Rd. Streets, N. W. M.J.SCHAAF, DAN8VILLE, N. V. uniUHOU UHHIIH I lUH UU., JUIIKI, III, UPPER NY ACK, N. V. HORTICULTURE VOL IV SEPTEMBER 22, 1906 NO. 12 Published "Weekly by horticulture: publishing co. 11 Hamilton Place, Boston. Mass, Telephone, Oxford 292 "WM. J. STE"WART. EDITOR and Manager subscription price One Year, in advance . To Foreign Countries Single Copies ?I.OO 2.CX> •OS NET 9 advertising RA.TES, Per Inch, 30 inches to page . Full Page On Yearly Contract — 52 consecutive times — per inch, .70. per page . 20.00 .90 24.00 COPVRiaHT, 1906, 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 OF THIS ISSUE Page. FRONTISPIECE— Tne Farqiihar Rose BRITISH HORTICULTURE--\V. H. Adsett 309 SMALL BUSH CHRYSANTHEMUMS— Wm. A. Riggs. 309 EXHIBITION PANSIES— M. B. Faxon 310 AMARYLLIS BELLADONNA— K. Finlayson 310 CARNATIONS— An Interview with Edward A. Stroud, — G. C. Watson 311 EDITORIAL Demand for hardy winter greenery — Soil adaptability — Why are the seedsmen singled out? — The use of flowers at funerals 312 NEWS OF THE CLUBS AND SOCIETIES New Bedford Horticultural Society 313 St. Louis Florists' Cluh 313 New Haven County Horticultural Society 313 Gardeners' and Florists' Club of Boston 313 Elberon Horticultural Society 313 Rhode Island Horticultural Society 317 Page. NEWS OF THE CLUBS AND SOCIETIES (Continued) Lenox Horticultural Society 317 Morris County (N. J.) Gardeners' and Florists' Society 317 Club and Society Notes 317 SEED TRADE 315 OBITUARY Mrs. Theodosia B. Shepard 316 Mrs. James Garthly 316 CUT FLOWER MARKET REPORTS Boston, Cincinnati, Columbus, Indianapolis. New York, San Francisco 319 MISCELLANEOUS Catalogues Received 315 Pacific Coast Notes 315 Hydrangea petiolaris— T. D. Hatfield 315 Personal 315 News Notes 325 Greenhouses Building and Projected 326 COLORED SUPPLEMENT WITH THIS ISSUE. HIGH GRADE FANCY PANSJES. LOCAL REPRESENTATIVES BUFFALO, N. Y. — E. C. Brucker, 385-87 Elllcott St. CLEVELAND, O. — A. L. Hutchin.s, 2220 East 74th St. COLUMBUS, O.— M. B. Faxon, 246 Oak St. CINCINNATI, O. — Frank W. Ball, Walnut Hills. DETROIT— C. B. Chase, 59 Miami Ave. INDIANAPOLIS, IND.— George B. WIegand, 1610 N. Illi- nois St. LOUISVILLE, KY. — F. L. Schuiz, Jr., 1325 Cherokee Rd. MONTREAL — William Cooper, 338 St. James SL NEW/PORT, R. I. — David Mcintosh, Ledge Road. PHILADELPHIA, PA.— George C. Watson, Dobson BIdg., 9th and Market St. SAN FRANCISCO, CAL. — Luther Monnette, 866 Isa- bella St., Oakland, Cal. TOLEDO, O. — J. L. Schiller, 929 Prouty Ave. WASHINGTON, D. C— James J. Harty, 14th and H Streets, N. W. 308 horticulture: September 22, 1906 4 I t -•-•-•-• BUY WHITMANI THE RECORD BREAKER FERN IT HAS NO COMPETITOR Plants in 2^4 inch pots, $25 per 100 ; $200 per 1010 Fine Specimens in 5-inch pots, $1 each; 6-inch, $1.50 each; 8>inch $5. I I H. H. BARROWS & SON l f WHITMAN, MASS. N. B. RETAILERS 50,000 BOXWOODS Neat little specimens in various sizes, to arrive October 15, and will be on sale at my new annex, 45 West 29 St, Orders received now. Prices on application. CHARLES MILLANC, NEW YORK CITY. i I .^^•♦•♦••»- •♦•>•♦•>< Having just returntd from Belgium, I am prepared, after a personal inspection, to offer to the trade some of the finest AZALEAS, PALMS, FERNS, Etc. that can be obtained. Wholesale Price List on application. A. LEUTHY & CO. IMPORTERS and EXPORTERS GROWERS and DEALERS Perkins Street Nurseries, Rosiindaie BOSTON, MASS. 5000 PALMS SUMMtR BARGAINS TO WAKE ROOM Per KiO Lantania Borb., 2>4 -in. pots $ 4.00 " " 4>2-in. pots 25.00 " " 5-in. pots 30.C0 Kentia Belmoreana, 3'^-in. pots... 20.00 " " 4>^-in. pots. . 30.00 Polnsettlas, 2;2.in. pots 5.00 Farfugflum Grande, 3>2-in. pots — 10.00 " " 5-in. pots 15.00 Field grown BOUTardlas priced on applica- tion. Address NANZ & NEUNER, Louisville, Ky. ARAUCARIAS A SPECIALTY. 6000 of the choicest on hand at the followinK lowest cash prices: ExceUa, sK-in. pots, 3-4 tier5, 10 lo 14 in. hi^h, 50 to 60 cts., 6-in. pots, 4-6 tiers, 16 to aa id. high,$ .7 5, Si 00 to $1.25 each. Compacta Robusta, very fine, 6-7 in. pots. $i-'35, S'-5o. $1.75. $3.00 each. Glauca, 6-7 in., $1.00, $1.25, $1.50 each. Kentia Forsteriana and Belmoreana, 6'in., 30 to 40 in high, 4 years old, ji.ot-, $1.85 to S1.50: made up, $2.00 each. GODFREY ASCHMANN, 1012 Oatario St.. Philadelphia. There Is BUT ONE FERN besides the BOSTONIENSIS and that Is NEPHROLEPIS WHITMANI It is ahead of them all. Having ordered a large .luantitv I can fill your orders at sliort notice. Price $2S per 100 $200 per 1000 S. S, SKIDELSKY, 824 No. 24th St., PHIUDELPHIA Boston Ferns, Fine Plants 5-ln. pots 35c. 6-in. pots 50c. 7-in. pots 65c. Immediate delivery. Cash wiili order. H. K. EATOK SOUTH SUDBURV, MASS. PALMS, FERNS and DECORATIVE STOCK Nephrolepis Scotti .Small plants Irom the benches, $•"> (lO per ion; $50 00 per Hkki. Plants large enough tor 6 in. pots. S'i.i.uo per loo. Plants large enough for 7 and 8 in. pots, $.'iO.O2in.$l 25rerl00 JlO.OOperlOOO J. C. Schmidt Co., Bristol, Pa. GOVERNOR HERRICK Originated and introduced by H. R. CARLTON, Willoughby, O. We have the follo*^'ing stock in the finest condition to plant and now is the time to plant: aJi'inch at $a.oo per do?., $io per loo and $75 per 1000 4 " *' 2.50 " " ta " 100 " 75 " 1000 It will pay you. Try it. Order at once VIOLETS strong Field Crown Clumps PRINCESS OF WALES, $5.00 per 100 CASH WITH ORDER CHAS. H. GREEN, Spencer, Mass. POINSETTIAS Now ready in 2,', in. pots, $5.00 per too, $40 00 per 1000. Cash with Order. S. N. PENTECOST, 1790-1810 E. lOlSt St., CLEVELAND, 0. FERNS Now ready in leading commercial varieties, good, bushy stock ferns, 2 1-4 and 3 14 in. pots ALSO KENTIAS. Boston Ferns in Large Sizes. ARAUCARIAS,GYGAS,LORRAINES. Write for Prices. WM. W. EDGAR CO. Waverley, Mass. Look through the Buyers' Directory and Ready Reference Guide. You will find some good offers there also. ORCHIDS J.aryt yt In i'.rjiitrt*rs, ti rtnt-frs atift Jli/ttrifHsts in the World Zander, 8t. Albans, England and 235 Broadway, Room I NEW YORK CITY ORCHIDS Arrived in Superb Cond/Hon Caltleya Dowiana, C. (iigas, C. Mossiae, C. Percival- iana, C Speciosissima, C. labiaia, C. Eldorado, C. suberba, C. Leopoldii, and many others. Write for Prices LAGER & HURRELL, SUMMIT, N. J. ALOGASIA SANDERIANA ... TRUE ... Flnestrong plants ->n;d orchids nn hand. li'ritf Ur I'rLe Lis. GARRH.LQ & BALDWIN, Secaucus, N.J. September 22, 1906 HORTICULTURE 809 British Horticulture THE SHREWSBURY SHOW The annual show held at Shrewsbury continues to maintain its premier position. This years exhibition which took place on August 22nd was on a larger scale than ever. The amount offered in prizes was £1,200, whilst the entries numbered close upon 3000 or 120 more than in 1905. A special feature is made of the groups of miscellaneous plants, and this again proved a very popular section. There were two classes for groups of plants, each restricted to a space of 300 square feet, one being for plants in and out of bloom, and the other for ornamental foliage plants, palms, and ferns. Messrs. Cypher and Sons of Cheltenham, a noted firm of orchid growers, secured the first prize in the first section and the Leanington Xurserymen and Florists, Ltd., for the group of ornamental plants. Originality of arrange- ment was not very conspicuous in this section. The show of grapes was of a highly meritorious character. The 50-guinea cup and £20 in cash offered for the finest 12 bunches were taken by Lord Hastings, of Melton Constable, whose absolute property the trophy now becomes. The variety Mrs. Pince was shown in a remarkably fine condition, whilst Alnwick seedling was also of a very high order. Some pleasing effects were produced in the section for tables laid as for dessert, the first prize being awarded to the Earl of Har- rington, Elvaston Castle, Derby. THE WINTER FLOWERIXG CARNATIOX SOCIETI A meeting of the committee of the newly-formed Winter Flowering Carnation Society was held at the Hotel Windsor, Westminster, on Tuesday, Aug. 28th. Mr. Hayward Mathias, the energetic secretary, wao able to report that a satisfactory progress had been made since the Society's inception, and many of the leading specialists in Great Britain and the Channel Islands have joined. The question of the time and place of the first show was discussed. A favorable offer was re- ceived from the Eoyal Botanic Society giving the use of the Society's ground at Eegent's Park, London, for the show. It was decided to accept the offer, and that the show should take place on Tuesday, Dec. 4ih. It was felt that this date would be convenient to most of the growers. The schedule was discussed and arranged and a Floral Committee, who will grant certificates to new introductions, was appointed. There is no doubt that a good display of carnations will be brought to- gether, as the number of trade growers who pay atten- tion to this section has largely increased. Some of the American visitors who attended the international con- ference on plant hybridizing in London recently were very considerably impressed with the high standard of -culture which has been attained by the English raisers of carnations. It was certainly a revelation to some of the transatlantic delegates. ROSE SOILS The National Eose Society publish a number of very useful books, amongst them being a report on the con- stitution of rose soils. Some years ago an investigation was undertaken to ascertain, if possible, what, if any, were the particular chemical ingredients in certain soils which enabled rose plants grown in them to produce such an exceptionally large proportion of choice eshi- l)ition blooms. With this object in view samples ob- tained from the principal rose nurseries in the kingdom •were submitted to Dr. Bernard Dyer, an eminent au- thority, for analysis. Dr. Dyer's conclusion was as follows: "I am obliged, after careful study of the chemical results to come to the conclusion that any common bond that may exist between the soils must be sought less in chemical resemblance, or in abundance in any particular cliemical ingredient than in good meclianical and physical condition of the soil, and good drainage. Under this head, I need only say tliat it has been pointed out that all the soils are more or less sandy loams, although they differ in lightness and con- sistency within somewhat wide limits." The conclu- sions point to the fact that the essential of success is not so much the soil but good cultivation. >tyr/, OiM^tXc^ Small Bush Chrysanthemums Small bush chrysanthemums grown in 7 or 8-in pots will be found to be the most useful size for conserva- tory or window decoration and general sale. If they have been planted out in the garden they should now be lifted and potted without any loss of time. A cold frame is an ideal place to set them for the first few days. After being potted they should get one good watering and be allowed to dry out well before given more. Syringe every bright morning and partially shade until they become established. Plants that have been grown in pots and plunged out of doors should now be housed and placed on a light, airy bench and given all the air possible. Do not crowd them too close together or they will be sure to lose a quantity of their bottom foliage and with the foliage gone so goes half the beauty of the plant. Plants in this size of pots should have from 15 to 20 flowers per plant and should not average more than 20 inches in height. Buds will be coming along every day now and as soon as they can be handled the side thoots and buds should be rubbed out and the cent'-e one allowed to flower. When the buds appear, a little feed- ing should be resorted to. This can be done much the same as for large blooms. Clay's Fertilizer is a good chemical to use for bush plants. The fill of a 3 1-2- inch pot thoroughly dissolved in 50 gallons of water is about right ; it heightens the color of the flower and makes a dark glos.sy foliage. As soon as the buds show color it is time to do the staking; of course plants of tliis size do not require manv stakes; the less that can be done with the better, but there should be as many used that, when the plant is finished, every shoot should show to advantage. The neater this part of the work is done so much more will be the reward for the little extra time and care when the plants go tc market. Go over the house at least twice every week and pick off all dead or decayed leaves See that the fumigating is attended to regularly that no insect pest gets a foothold. Guard against rust and mildew. If given the necessary attention by doing the work when it should be done there is no plant that will respond more readily to the care given and give more satisfaction than will tlie chry.santhemum. ^Q/,a^ Of. yr/'_ '^ 310 HORTICULTURE September 22, 1906 Exhibition Pansies (SEE COLORED SUPPLEMENT WITH THIS ISSUE.) The f)ansy is aud lias always been a most popular and delightful garden flower; nothing in the whole floral kingdom is more exteusiveh' employed in spring and early summer decorations in beds, borders, or window boxes ; very largely used also as a carpet for taller grow- ing things, or as an edging. It also makes a very fine pot-plant. As an exhibition flower it has few if any equals in its class; and before I use up all the space that has been allotted to me, I would cajl y'our att^^ntion to the splendid flowers shown in the colored supplement of pansies with this issue of Horticultuke. Let me describe them to j'ou individuall}'. The upper left- hand flower well represents the Fancy Striped type — elegantly striped, mottled, and splashed — a very elegant and striking combination of colors that cannot fail to be greatly admired. The flowers are large and very freely produced; on compact, dwarf growing plants. The bloom in the upper right-hand corner, while of an entirely different class, is none the less attractive and elegant; it is of the Giant Curled type — the flowers of this type of pansy are of large and striking form and immense fulness; in fact, this extra fulness give; them the appearance of being double. The colors are various, ' but always of the very richest shades, lacings-, and markings, and prettily frimbrieated quite often. The two center flowers are very good types of the best mod- ern show 23ansies — these are always richly belteJ, and the petals largely bloched with solid colors; there is no better type for the exhibition table. The bloom at the bottom suggests the best strains of English blood — the narrower border, setting off superbly the almost completely solid, velvety texture of the petals. All these forms make the very finest exliibition flowers; in fact, they embody all these essential points, that, combined as a whole, go to make an iiidividual pansy, perfect, from a judge's standpoint. An exliibition flower must in the first place be large, at least over 3 1-3 inches in diameter, and at the same time thick and velvety in texture. Again, the bloom must lay flat in the exhibition dish, and show no signs of curling up at the edges. While light colors are of course admissible, still the most expert growers of the present time gen- erally advocate and prefer the dark, velvety shades. To sum up, the expert pansy grower of to-day is con- tinually striving for perfection in these essential points. The individual flowers must be large, and in general shape round, and lie perfectly flat, brilliant in color- ing, perfect in form, and of the most splendid sub- stance. Such pansies as these are always the admira- tion of the beholder. Amaryllis Belladonna This amaryllis is one of tlie most beautiful of the genus, a native of the Cape, South Africa, from whence so many useful and elegant bulbous plants come. In its varied tints of lighter and deeper pinks, and when well grown, it is unsurpassed for the larger and statelier decorations; used in lavish quantities with suitable greenery to set off the flower spikes it is pretty nigh imapproachable. It starts to flower in the latter part of August ac- cording to treatment, while destitute of foliage, the latter starting after the flowers are gone, when growth actually commences. Its growth is made and com- pleted in late fall to early spring, during which time liberal treatment in the shape of copious watering, in eluding frequent stimulating watering, is essential to ensure good results, other things being equally attended to. Water should be gradually withheld as the leaves show a disposition to turn yellow, and until the point of complete suspension is reached. Much depends on the thoroughness of a long rest as well as the degree of dryness attained and maintained during this rest. Doubtless they are less common than they would be otherwise for the reason that they make their growth, which is ample in leafage, in the winter season, when they necessarily take up so much valuable room and yield no returns. For nowadays every square foot of greenhouse space is looked to to turn out its quota of floral treasure for a continuous six months at least. In the milder parts of England it does splendidly out- side in sheltered nooks or narrow borders adjoining warm plant houses, in which position it increase? and flowers abundantly. They overcome, liowever, the scruples as to green- house space given over to the amaryllis in our fa^hion- able New England watering place — Newport, R. I., — where the choicest of flowers are appreciated and must be had if possible. There the "Belladonna lily" is grown to perfection in deep frames permanently plant- ed out, sufficient heat being provided by artificial means for the required growing temperature, which is not high. There is nothing about these frames to distin- guish them from any ordinary cold frame, other than ample depth to provide for length of foliage, and the securing of a larger body of air space to assist in main- taining an even temperature. This method has the ad- vantage of the English open-air treatment, inasmuch as the bulbs can be started at will and given the essen- tial degree of thorough rest to a nicety by keeping the sashes over them when rain threatens. /%^^*^jZW 7^.%^-^-^^ .=^5^ September 22, 1906 HORTlCULTURi: 311 Bottom Facts About Carnations AN INTERVIEW WITH EDWARD A STROUD, OF STRAFFORD, PA. Reams and reams of talk on the car- commons, where it is impossible to Eneland and New York Erowers. nation have appeared in the trade pa- get more than $4 tor fancies. There is namely our very hot July and \ueusL pers during the past two years. Much an exception to this: for some reason If we 'plant directiv into bench they of it has been repetition. Much of it they manage with Prosperity and En- do not feel at home and we naturally has been hot air. Here and there chantress to keep the price up: but turn aRain to field culture Now in would be a shining nu.gget ol truth for with the other fancy varieties at nor- order to get around this I have those of the keen eye: but usually so mal times they never reach a much planned to propagate all my cuttings embedded in a mass of chaff that the higher level than $4.00 per 100. The in .lanuary and February iceep shift- ordinao' individual was eniirply ob- reason for this is that the retail stores ing the same until I get them in four- livious of its presence. Expert after cannot ask over $1.00 per dozen at av- inch pots. In order to cut down the expert has appeared before florists' erase times, and only the best places watering I will plunge in peat moss clubs in every part of the country to even then, while numbers of the which will tend to keen the soil at an tell us all about it, and the general smaller stores can get only 50 and 7.'. even moisture, also Iceep the roots cool result has been to confirm Tallyrand's cents per dozen. But 1 would not by and prevent the plant from getting famous dictum that 'ianguage was in- any means advocate the growing of stunted. This will necessitate throw- vented to conceal thought." commons entirely. Lawson finished ing out some of the old plants in order We are glad to have found a man poorly this year, but was third the to make room for these four-inch pots, broad-minded enough to tell the plain year before. This, however, is not at The "man behind the hose" is a great truth on the matter and willing to give all fair to the variety because it did factor in indoor cultivation, but I feel facts and figures to back up his asser- poorly with us at planting and was a the plunging will greatly eliminate the tions. long time getting under way. The danger. .A.nother great point is that it Mr. Edward A. Stroud, of Strafford. poor showing of Lieut. Peary is ex- will do away with the great rush which Pa., is now recognized as one of the plained by its having been propagated always occurs when planting from the leaders in modern commercial carna- heavily for cuttings. 1 would advise field: it will also eliminate to a great tion culture. He has an extensive es- the specialist to grow a fancy and extent the summer shading, and work tablishment of latest construction, and common in each color, and particular- will proceed more surely and results his results, detailed later, are obtained ly white. For the smaller grower who will be more certain. Itis a sad blow under the most favorable circum- has a couple of houses, and is consign- to pay out $100 per 1000 for new va- stances. A small grower with less ing, I would advise growing but one or rieties, and only lift, say, one-half, or complete equipment could never hope two varieties. To the private garden- even less at times. The field plants to gain the same efficiency per sciuare er who is limited for space, I would make a tjuick unnatural growth, and foot. But here is the touchstone for advise growing the freest bloomer, or while they are sometimes large and comparison between a good machine a .good white and Enchantress, which beautiful to behold, they are really and a poor one, and every one can is the freest and best blooming fancy." what I might term 'water logged.' read, learn and inwardly digest it for fiiold culture vs. i.nsidi-; cur,- "The great advance in the cultiva- himself. TURE. tion of the carnation reauires advanced HORTICULTURE is proud to be the There has been a warm controversy treatment, especially for the specialist first and exclusive medium for giving for years on the comparative merits Of course some years the field plants publicity to these bottom facts in car- of outside and inside culture. One year may get under way quicker: but take nation culture, and congratulates its the best growers would say yes, the as an example — A buys 1000 of a new readers in at last bein.g able to give next year no, and so the thing has variety and benches 990 by indoor cul- them something really tangible on been going until most every one was tivation; B buys 1000 of the same va- which they can base their calculations a law unto himself. But out of this riety and benches OGO plants by field for the future and size up the merits chaos of opinion and counter opinion culture much finer plants and some- of the leading varieties up to the pres- there has gradually evolved a few well what in advance of A. I will leave it ent moment settled facts, and the digest of same to your own judgment which is the This preface is necessary to enable cannot be better stated than in Mr. best. I consider A the best. any one to appreciate the great signi- Stroud's own words: "The market for carnations really ficance of the following table. Every "This year's experience in growing does not open until, I might say, figure therein is a fact and is worthy carnations out-of-doors has entirely Thanksgiving Day. With the great of careful study. The subsequent ex- changed my ideas. 1 am now con- improvement in asters, dahlias, chr>'s- planatory remarks of Mr. Stroud on vinced that more certain results can anthemums. these have their turn, and the same, if carefully digested, will be obtained through indoor culture. we must wait and get our carnations at well repay any really serious student Last year our loss outdoors was prac- their best. What we mean by carna- of the problem and do more for the tically nothing: the plants got away tions at their best is quantity and advancement of modern carnation cul- nicely and were soon at work, but quality at a time when good prices ture than is apparent on the surface: — after the last rainy summer my loss can be got for them. The foregoing are only my own views and have not MR. STROUD'S STATISTICS — SEASON OF 1905-06. been thoroughly tested, but T intend to NUMBER FLOWERS CUT EACH MONTH PER SQ. FT. follow out the same the coming year." Oct Nov. Dec. Jan. Feb. Mch. Apr. May June July Total That winds up Mr. Stroud's remarks. Enchantress 09 l.H 1.7::! 2.7 2.3 4.4 4.9 .3.5 0.1 2.7 .-iO.S In conclusion I think it well tO men- / ^^"^-Tl in proportion to "the common. The rea- how are we to get around this objec- ^^^ son for this is, the commission men tion? We have a different proposition ^ . ^ can ask $2.50 per 100 for well grown in the matter of weather than our New 312 HORTICULTURE September 22, 1906 HORTICULTURE AN ILLUSTRATED JOURNAL DEVOTED TO THE FLORIST, PLANTSMAN, LANDSCAPE GARDENER AND KINDRED INTERESTS HORTICULTURE PUBLISHING CO. II HAMILTON PLACE, BOSTON, MASS. T«r«ph«n«, Oxford 292 WM. J. STEWART. Editor and Manager. The use of bay trees, box liushes, The demand anr] little conifers, for tlie winter for hardy winter adornment of the porches, halls greenery and dining rooms of hotel? and club houses is making great head- way of late and undoubtedly a large business will be done in such material the coming winter by those dealers who are far-sighted enough to provide them- selves with the goods. Delicate palms and fern? reared under glass are not fitted for the rigors of such u?e, and the artificially luade-up affairs which many managers of places of public resort have been constrained to use are an abomination which the florist trade can and should drive into obscurity by providing live material which shall satisfy the universal longing for fresh greenery in the wintry days and have the necessary toughness to resist the trying exposure. HonTtcui,- tdee's advertisers can supply the right goods. The outcome of a recent investigation Soil and analysis to determine the virtues of adaptability {\iq ingredients of special rose soils, as mentioned in this week's notes on Brit- ish Horticulture, will impress rose growers here and will, no doubt, be endorsed by most practical growers who have made a study of this interesting suliject. We recall some rather sensational experiments along this line, made somewhere about twenty years ago in which certain ambitious growers of roses for the Xew York market figured, quantities of soil being secured for test from Nyack where the notable success in the grow- ing of La France roses was attributed to some subtle properties of the soil ingredients. However, as with some other experiments elsewhere of a similar nature, but on a smaller scale, the net results forced the same conclusions as our British friends seem to have reached, i. e., that the mechanical condition of the soil is as important a factor as its chemical ingredients and that thoroiigh cultivation counts for as much as anvthins else, and the i^yack growers who had been somewhat apprehensive that their supremacy might be wrested from them, soon regained their peace of mind. Within the past few weeks many of Why are the (1,^ daily papers have contained ref- seedsmen ereuces to the publication by the singled out? Department of Agriculture of the names of seedsmen selling impure grass seeds. One might easily infer from their remarks that grass seeds constituted the seed business. This suggests the query : Why should grass seeds alone be under the law? There is impure wheat, oats, barley, rye, to say nothing of the great variety of garden seeds. But why does the law apply to seeds alone? How about impure or adulterated food products? Is what the people eat. what affects their health and lives, less important than a few weeds in seeds? If the Government would get samples of all food products, analyze them and publish the names of all who sell impure or adulterated goods, it would appear con- sistent. It has been remarked that this anxiety to pro- tect the farmers smacks more of politics than honest regard for his interests and it seems to be a fairly cor- rect diagnosis of the case. There is no desire to excuse or palliate the offense of selling impure seeds, but the seedsmen have too long been treated by Congres- as a political footljall, while they are entitled to the same consideration as other business men. We find ourselves in full accord with The use ti,e sentiment expressed by a corre- of flowers spondent of HORTICULTURE recently, at funerals that floral tributes sent to a house where death has entered are or should be intended to help ligiiten the sufferings of those who are bereaved and not for the purpose of making things look more funeral-like. We realize that anyone who assails the long-establislied custom of sending floral tokens to funerals treads on dangerous ground, for this end of the flower business is the principal support of many a worthy small florist in every section of the country and the interests of such should be jealously guarded. But we cannot overlook the fact that many people of sensi- tive temperament, who would otherwise be liberal flower buyers, have acquired a deep-seated aversion for cer- tain florists' flowers, especially those that are fragrant, through having come into frequent contact with them on funeral occasions. Knowing this, it is a question whether if flowers were entirely disassociated from these sad and depressing events their more general use for other purposes might not be increased to an extent that would more than offset the shrinkage. This is, of course, an impossibility, but we may consider whether it is not possible to so reform the custom that the floral tribute may be looked upon more as a message of cheer to the living than a memorial to the dead. A first step in this direction would be to eliminate the flora) clock with hands pointing to the fatal hour, and any and all other forms of the "gone but not forgotten" type and endeavor to educate the public to the idea of .sending flowers to bereaved homes just as they are sent on occasions of joy — as an evidence of tender fellow-feel- ing and affection rather than as emblems of lamen- tation. September 22, 1906 horticulture: 313 NEWS OF THE CLUBS AND SOCIETIES NEW BEDFORD HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY. The fourth annual fall show of this society was held in the City Hall on September 13, 14 and 15. The judges were Messrs. O. E. Orpet, of Smith Lancaster, and K. Finlayson, of Bos- ton. The high character of the entries was gratifying to the promoters of the e.xhibition. The cut-flower tables were well covered with blooms of high standard, and with one or two excep- tions flowers of low grade, splatched and piebald blooms were conspicuous by their absence. The committee was unable to accommodate all appli- cants tor space, and one very success- ful local exhibitor was unable to stage a part of her entries. The stage and floor space were occupied by highly creditable displays of decorative plants. Among the successful local ama- teur exhibitors were E. H. Wefer, who captured two silver cuiis: M. McCar- thy, one silver cup. and Joseph C. Forbes, who was awarded a silver cup for the best seedling dahlia, a large magenta pink of the decorative class, which he has named for his daughter, Ruth Forbes, and which is pronounced by competent judges to be a decided acquisition. Among the professional growers, Mrs. H. A. Jahn captured ten first premiums, including three silver cups; W. D. Hathaway and W. F. Turner, each one silver cup. F. L. Tinkham was also a large exhibitor. Premiums were offered for seven vases of six flowers each and were awarded as follows: Yellow, Blanche Keith: white, Kron Prinzess Augusta Vic- toria; red. Standard Bearer; pink, Madame Van Dorn Deal; maroon. Dr. Kirkland; fancy. Gold Medal; any color, Brittania. The premium for ten of any color was awarded to Grand Duke Alexis; for best specimen to Chamanete; for largest specimen flower to Souvenir Gustave De Douzon. James Garthly received a silver medal for crested begonias, bronze medal for finely arranged bench of decorative plants, and the premium for specimen fern, Nephro- lepis elegantissima. Wm. Keith, with N. Piersoni, was a close second. The exhibition was a great success, being better attended than any previ- ous show. ST. LOUIS FLORISTS' CLUB. At the club meeting on last Thurs- day afternoon the newly elected offi- cers were installed, also other very important matters came up for dis- cussion. President Ammann was on hand early and opened the meeting as usual, with the old officers at their respective chairs. Prof. H. C. Irish, the newly elected president, was duly installed by President Ammann. assisted by Frank Fillmore and John Steidle. The other officers who were installed into office were vice-president, John Connon; secretary, J. J. Beneke; treasurer, A. G. Bentzen, and W. C. Smith as a three-term trustee. All the ex-officers, which were J. F. Ammann, John Steidle, Emil Schray, F. H. Meinhardt and Frank Fillmore, who so ably filled their posts the past year, received a vote of thanks. Emil Denker, Wm. C. Young, Frank Ven- uemann, G. Fulgrof, H. C. Bring, Os- car Huettemann and Fred M. Alves were elected to membership. President Irish's opening address was well received. He spoke on some very important questions to come before the meeting the coming year. Ex-President Ammann also made some well-pointed remarks in his clos- ing address. All the new officers had something to say for the good of the club. At the next meeting Messrs. F. C. Weber. Geo. B. Windier, E. W. Guy and Emil Schray will lead important discussions, the last two being laid over from this meeting. The October meeting will be held on Thursday the eleventh. NEW HAVEN COUNTY HORTICUL- TURAL SOCIETY. This society had its dahlia night on Tuesday evening, 18th, and it was cer- tainly the best in the society's history. The flowers were arranged on long tables the full length of the hall. John Slocombe exhibited about seventy-five varieties, fully one-third of them being new seedlings of his own raising, one of which, a single scarlet fully 8 inches across, was greatly admired by every- body and was awarded a certificate of merit. James H. MacDonald exhibited about one hundred and fifty varieties and also had quite a collection of seedlings. Robert D. Pryde, president of the society, made a very fine exhibit. W. Beattie had on exhibition a beauti- ful display of singles. The schedules for the fall exhibition are now in the printer's hand and will soon be ready for distribution by the secretary, Thos. Pettit, 90 Prospect street. New Haven. GARDENERS' AND FLORISTS' CLUB OF BOSTON. The opening meeting for the season was held at Horticultural Hall on T\iesday evening, September 18, and the officers and active spirits were duly encouraged by a large attendance which gave promise for a prosperous term in the club's history. After .some routine matters had been attended to the special topic of the evening — the Dayton convention and its lessons — was taken up and freely discussed. F. E. Palmer told of his impressions of the meeting, the exhibition, and the social and business advantages gained by those in attendance at Dayton and proved a staunch and enthusiastic friend of the national society and its policies. W. H. Elliott related his ob- servations also, dwelling appreciatively on the wise business methods and openhanded hospitality of the Ca-sh Register Company. Replying to the regret expressed concerning the nu- merical representation of the club's members at the convention. P. Welch asserted that the delegation from Bos- ton made up in genius what it lacked in numbers and advanced in proof thereof the election of one of the num- ber, one of the club's oldest members —as president of the national society. E. O. Orpet spoke adversely of the S. A. F., as having no interests in com- mon with private gardeners, but on being pressed by iMr. Welch, acknowl- edged that he was in the habit of reading the proceedings, papers, etc., as given in the trade papers. The private gardener was scored by W. N. Craig for his reprehensible habits and was urged to take steps for reforma- tion, elevation and consequent higher wages and more conspicuous position. The meeting continued until a late hour. ELBERON HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY. An enthusiastic meeting of the El- beron Horticultural Society was held on September 10th, President Robert- son in the chair. Three new mem- bers were elected and two more pro- posed. It was decided to have a dahlia show at the next meeting in October. Many prizes were donated by the members present and the out- look is bright for a grand display of this popular flower. Some good exhibits were staged, notably a vase of Clematis vitalba. by W. D. Robertson; a vase of Maman Cochet roses, by A. Bauer, and a vase of dahlias, by J. Kennedy. SCENES IN BUFFALO FLORISTS' CLUB OUTING. See issuo nf Sept. l.'j. llwiy.Ti'l ilasli. Wm. Scott, st.irtpr. In foroarouiid Hop r.ii'o. 314 HORTICULTURE September 22, 1906 JOHNSON'S HIGH CLASS BULBS ORDER NOW FROM THE WORLD'S FAMOUS GROWERS per lOO per icoo Paper White Narcissus (True Grandiflora) 13 ctm & over, 1 .00 8.50 White Roman Hyacinths (French grown) la to 15 ctm. 2.50 23.00 Selected Dutch Hyacinths — Single, separate cJor-, fine bulbs, 2.40 22.00 Doub c, •• •' " 2.50 23.00 Selected Named Single. 17 to ig ctm.,{?5 varieties) unsurpassed quality for forcing or bedding, 4.00 38.00 Tulips — La Relne. the popular single white forcing tulip, extra selected stock for florists, .90 " Superfine, single, early mixed, .80 double, •■ " 1.00 8.00 7.00 8.50 JOHNSON'S PRIZE WINNER PANSIES JOHNSON SEED COMPANY 2 1 7 Market Street Johnson's Kingly Prize Winner Fancies are the product of the World's Leading Pansy Specialists, and absolutely unsurpassed in quality by any strain extant We offer seed a^ follows: looo seeds, 3cx;.; 2000 seeds, 50c.; 5000 seeds, $1.00; ^oz.$i.25; peroz..$5.oo. Don't i2<\ to send for our Complete Pansy List if you are interested in Pansies. Write for our new Fall Catalogue of Bulbs and Flower Seeds, and mention "Horticulture." The effort will repay you. HERBERT W. T015S0N of the late firm of Johnson & Stokes, President PHILADELPHIA, PA. VEGETABLES for FORCING Our Famous Specialties Pkt. 0?.. 4 0j. Lb. Rawson's Hot=house Cucumber .15 .60 81.50 §6.00 " " Lettuce .10 .40 1.10 4.00 " Crumpled Leaf Lettuce .10 .40 1.10 4.00 " Scarlet Conical Radish .0.5 .10 .30 1.00 W. W. RAWSON & CO., 5 Union St., Boston, Mass. ANNOUNCEMENT HJALHAR MARTHANN of the firm of HJALMAR HART- MANN & CO., Copenhagen, Denmark, Whole ale Growers and Specialists in Danish CAULIFLOWER and CABBAGE SEED, begs to inform the Seed Trade that he is now on his annual visit to the States and invites correspondence. .Address, 31 BARCLAY STREET, NEW YORK FOR PROMPT SHIPMENT — FULL LINE High Crade French Bulbs Joseph Breck & Sons Corp. 4r-54 NO. MARKET ST., BOSTON, MASS. Burpee's Seeds PHILADELPHIA Blue List of Wholesale Prices mailed only to those who plant for profit. FARQUHAR'S Famous CYCLAMEN The Finest Crown Farquhar's Giant ^^'hite Farquhar's Giant Pink Farquhar's Giant Blood Red Farquhar's Giant Crimson And twelve others Farquhar's Columbian Prize Mixed Per 1000 Seeds $10 Per 100 Seeds $1.25 Per pkt. 75c. R. & J. FARQUHAR & GO. 6 & 7 S. MARKET STREET, BOSTON QUALITY IJkblS SEND FOR OATXJjOdVt. ARTHUR T. BODDINGTON S«« WMt I4th St., New Turk. MAKERS of PURe CULTURE TISSUE COLlinSIA. ALASKA, BOHEMIA MUSHROOM =SPAWN = ^ Prcsh Spawn Alwoyson hand. WRITE FOR PRICES. COCHRAN MUSHROOM i SPAWN CO. CHEMICAL BLDG. ST. LOUIS. MO THOS. J. GREY & CO. Fresh Flower, Farm and Garden S«edR, New Mn§hrooin Spawn. Extra quality — French, Japan and Dntc-h Kiilb^. A fall line of Agri- cnltiiral Mnrli)iier>' and Repairs 32 South Market St., Boston SEND FOB CATALOGUE ZIRNGIEBEL'S NEW GIANT PANSIES. I control exclusively the original stock, and shall continue the pansy seed business on exactly the same standard as carried on by my father, the late Denys Zirngiebel. Giant Market Trade Pkt., 2000 •eed», - $1.00. Giant Fancy Trade Pkt, 600 >eed>, - $1.00. Note Carefully the Address. AUGUSTUS ZIRNGIEBEL, Needham. Mass. i i FINE SILVER CUPS and TROPHIES For Exhibition Awards, Sporting Events, etc, FINEST ASSORTMENT IN THE COUNTRY FROM THE BEST MANUFACTURERS AND AT LOWEST PRICES. THORNTON BROS., LA\7RENCE, MASS. V September 22, 1906 HORTICULTURE 815 Seed Trade Crop news confirm reports o( last week, but the shortage in vine seeds is not believed to be as severe as claimed by some growers. Prices have advanced ten to fifteen per cent., but as a generous quantity of most varie- ties was carried over, those who look for famine prices will be disappointed. There is a disposition on the part of many dealers to go up in the air every time a report comes of short crops, and some growers habitually cry. shortage, which is unwise unless true, and if not true, dishonest. The in- clination to advance prices on every rumor of shortage is very character- istic of a few firms, and reminds one of the story showing the character- istics of Niagara Falls cabmen before their charges were regulated by law. A scientific gentleman estimated that the Falls would dry up in two thou- sand years. As soon as this reached the ears of the cabmen they advanced their prices. We should aim to avoid extremes. There has been a sudden drop in the temperatures throughout the middle and eastern states, and fear of frosts is quite general, but unless the drop should be down to freezing point no serious damage is likely to result, as most crops are now beyond the reach of white frosts. A hard freeze, of course, might damage late corn and some late crops of vine seeds and tomatoes, and though not expected "you never can tell." The campaign against free seeds goes merrily on, and the managers ex- press confidence in the success of their efforts. It is believed that many Congressional advocates of this graft will see a light before the next agri- cultural appropriation bill is passed, and the item for the tree distribution of common garden seeds will be omitted. There are some interesting facts in this connection which may be given out at the proper time, but just at present it might be Injudicious. On September 18 the new seed establishment of the H. E. Fiske Seed Co.. at 12 and 13 Faneuil Hall Square, Boston, was openetJ to the public \yith appropriate observances. Well wish- ers had sent flowers galore and, all day, crowds of visitors poured in and out of the handsomely furnished and decorated store. Heller & Co., have done a notable job here in the in- stallment of mice-proof drawers. The bins are of the Walker Swivel type and all the other furnishings are of the most up-to-date type. Many mem- bers of the seed and nursery trade called to extend good wishes for the new establishment which is certainly a credit to the Boston seed business. On account of continued ill health, F. G. Johnson, for several years sec- retary and treasurer of the Livingston Seed Company of Columbus, Ohio, has resigned his position. Mr. .losiai Livingston has been elected to fill the vacancy. Mr. Johnson retains his stock interest. SPECIAL OFFER ^r° Liljum Harrisii 5x6 per 100, $3.00; $25.00 per looo. 5x7 per 100, $4.50; $16.00 per case of 4fX) Ijiilbs NARCISSUS PAPER WHITE CRANDIFLORA True Orartditlora Type. 13 cim, and ui>. per 100, $i.ix); $iy.(>opcr loco; pcrc.isc of 1350 bulbs, $1 i.JS C)iir latest Wholesale t'atalogue of liulbs. Seeds, and seasonable supplies mailed upon application. HENRY F. NIICHELL CO.. BULB IMPORTEBS. 1018 Market St., PHILADELPHIA, PA. OAl«ka«VA lilArmA Killed by lightly dusting with UaDD9g6 IrUrniS HAnnoN us slug shot For Pamphlet write to Fishkill-on- Hudson, N. Y. Sold by Seedsmen HYDRANGEA PETIOUARIS. A Correction. In calling the climber pictured in your frontispiece for September 1, Sthizophragma hydrangeoides we made an almost inexcusable blunder. We had know it for a long time under that name, and to avoid the very thing we did, we had written the proper name — Hydrangea petiolaris, — on the back of the photo, — and still we blundered. T. D. HATFIELD. CATALOGUES RECEIVED. Thos. J. Grey & Co., Boston. Bulb catalogue and list of horticultural sundries for fall of 190G. W. W. Rawson &; Co., 0 Union street, Boston, Mass. List of bulbs for fall planting. Handsomely illustrated. George H. Peterson, Fair Lawn, N. J. The Peony Blue Book, for 1906. Evidently the work of a man who is in love with his subject. Well worth the having. Bay State Nurseries, North Abing- ton, Mass., 1906, price list of trees, shrubs, vines and herbaceous peren- nials. For gardeners and owners of large estates only. From the Lord & Burnham Co., comes a package of timely literature comprising "Paint that stays put and something about putty"; "Hot bed sashes and frames"; "The two P's told in the Pleasure and Profit of cold frames"; "Truss construction for sash bar houses"; "The iron frame green- house." These are all elegant produc- tions of the printer's and engraver's art and are full of good business ad- vice given in a fascinating manner. PERSONAL. Alfred Wagland of I^awrence, Mass., has returned from a three months' sojourn in England. Among the distinguished visitors in Boston this week were Charles I»ech- ner of New York and H. Hartmann of Copenhagen, Denmark. Henry A Bertoll has taken a posi- tion with the Bromfield-Colviii-Ries Co.. of Bay City. Mich. Mr. Berroli's name is familiar to seedsmen. He re- cently resigned his position with the W. W. Barnard Co. PACIFIC COAST NOTES. The long time partnership ties of Sievers & Boland, San Francisco, were severed, and a handsome new store by the former, christened Sievers Floral Company, has opened at 1660 California street, a few doors from Van Ness avenue, the very center of the city's most popular retail trade, and fully a mile up the avenue from the Sievers Floral Stand established two months ago at the entrance way to John H. Sievers' nursery. The re- tiring partner, Mr. Boland, is busy with a force of men in transforming two stores into one at 45-47 Geary street, the center of the burnt district, and here he expects to open by the first of the next month the prettiest flower store the city ever had. Another veteran couple of flower merchants, Messrs. Pelicans & Rossi, who were among the first to re-establish them- selves after the disaster, have opened this week their second flower store, two stores in one, at 1345-1347 Sutter street a few doors from Van Ness avenue. And last, but not least, Messrs. Stein & Levin, for years before the earthquake the highest priced men in Stappenbeck's floral depot on Polk street have opened a handsome new store at Sutter and Fillmore streets. A typographical error in the article "A Good Fertilizer" in issue of Septem- ber 15 requires correction. Instead ot "30 lbs to 50 square feet of bench soil, please read "30 lbs. to 500 square feet, etc." MY GIANT CYCLAMEN ARE AHEAD IN GROWTH AND FLOWERS Bloodred, Carmine, Pink. Purewhite, White with Carmine Eye, Each color separate. Tr. Pkt. Ji.oo. 1000 seeds, $6.00. An even mixtuie of the above 5 colors, Tr. Pkl. 75=.: ">°° seeds, $5.00. Silver Leaved New Hybrids With semi-double flowers. Tr. Pitt. $1.00: 1000 seeds, $10.00. Snowball New, the real purewhitc and largest in existence. Tr. Pkt. $1.00; 1000 seeds, $ ' s-oo. For larger quanlitiei. Special Quot«tion« 0. V. ZAHGEN, Seedsman, HOBOKEH, H. J. f^^'t'*^^^'* CYCLAMEN Giant strains, in separate colors, 3 in. pots, at $6.00 per hundred SIEBRECHT & SON, NEW ROCHELLE. NEW YORK Vick's Bulbs GIVE SATISFACTION Hyacinths. Tulips, Crocus, Daffodils. Lilies. A large and varied assorlmenl. Send for our Catalogue. James Vick's^ Sons, Rochester, N. Y. Vegetable Plants SWEET POTATO, CABBAGE. TOMATO, PEPPER. CELERY All kinds of Vegetable Plants. Best Plants, L«w«lt p 'ice. Can shfp direct by all exptess compete, insuring low express rates. Write for Pricel- Send l°sl of yonr oeed< iu Vegetable Plants and we wdl ,.»e you special o» pric* • PLAWFIELD NURSERY, Plalnfleld, Indlm 316 H O K T I C U L T U R k. September 22, 190fi PLANT HERBACEOUS PERENNIALS NOW P^roRor sSSc'^ We groiv about looo species and varieties and make a speciilty ot furnishing complete lists for Formal Carder) and Border Planting SHADE TREES, EVERGREENS, SHRUBS, ROSES Over One Hundred Acres o! 'riirnty. \\'ell Grown StOi.k. Visit < )iir Nurseries, We will gladly shuw yon t!irLiiiL;!i. Ccmpifit- i ,/.■,■■ ,j >' Caialoi^ut- ,tnd Price Lists Oft A pplication. THE BAY STATE HURSERIES ^'ToorciamT/tr;e''/°'' North Abington, Mass. OBITUARY. Mrs. TheotJosia B. Shepard, the well- known floriculturist of California, passed away at her home in Ventura on Septemljer 8, in her sixty-flrst year. Mrs. Shepherd went to California in 1873 from Iowa for her health and at once made floriculture a study. Her improved forms of garden flowers, such as begonias, petunias and cos- mos were well known and commanded fancy prices. A husband, two daugh- ters and a son survive her. Mrs. Janette P. Garthly, wife of James Garthly, gardener for H. H. Rogers in I<^airhaven, Mass., died Mon- day, September 17, age 54 years, in Al- mond Bank, Perth, Scotland, her native home. Mrs. Garthly, with her daughter Mar- garet, sailed the last of June for Scot- land for her health, and had been there at her home in Almond Bank since that time. Last week a letter was received from her stating her con- dition, and this was followed the last part of the week by a cablegram for Mr. Garthly to go to her immediately. Mr. Garthly sailed on tlie Campania Saturday. Another cablegi'am received by her son announced Mrs. Garthly's death Monday. Mrs. Garthly is survived by her hus- band and two children, Margaret, who was with her. and William D., who is employed in New Bedford. The bereavement is a singularly sad one for Mr. Garthly, for whom deep sympathy is felt by fellow gar- deners and florist friends. Surplus Stock for Sale at Once. 100 Oraceana Reg;ina, 4111. pots, 10c. 250 Draceana Stricta grandis, 4 in. pots, 15c. 1 00 Draceana Lady Hume, beau- tifully colored v.ariety, 15c. 100 Hybrida, ISc. 250 Amabilis, 25c. 350 Termlnalis, 12c, 100 Pandanus Utilis, 4 in. pots, 25c. 500 Cyclamen in 3 in. and 4 in. pots, of the best giant varieties, at from $8 to $10 per hundred. Subject to being unxold. Above are strons, clean, healthy stock. SIEBRECHT&SON, Rose Hill Nursery, NEW ROCHELLE, N. Y. We Need Room We offer good plants at rcasourible pnces. DIGITALIS gloxiniseflors... 60c. per 100 VINCA, mixed, (rose white with red eye, purewhite) 2>^ in. pots $2.00 per 100 PRinULA obc. gr. fl.. mixed. ■^% in $?.50 per 100 BAUDISCH & CO. Union Hill, New Jersey HIBISCUS SYRIACUS MEEHANII WE now offer to the trade our new hardy variegated leaf Hibiscus Syriacus Meehanii. This plant attracted much attention w^hen exhibited at the American Nurserymen's Convention at West Baden, Ind., and American Florists* Exhibition at Asheville, N. C. Foliage beautifully variegated ; never sun scalds or reverts to the green ; flowers single, very large, satiny lavender; blooms during four months; prices on application. Orders booked now. Catalogues free. Fruitland Nurseries P. J. BERCKMANS CO., Inc., ^t&raA John Waterer & Sons, U- AMERICAN NURSERY BACSHOT, ENGLAND have the finest seftch W. Elliott & Sons 20I FULTON ST., N. Y. September 22, 1906 rt ORTlCULTURE 3i: I Be Ready and Start lOur Fall Business Early with THE Florist Supply House of America. Receiving on all steamers. Our stock keeps complete. Our new French (American^ Immortelle wreaths, al co ors and sizes from 15c. up. New Baskets, all sizes and shapes. Our nrw tone ware is a pleasing addition to your store. A Trial is all that you will need New effecTs and combinations in fancj water proof paper crepe pot covers, all sizes. Twig hampers and baskets ^^/rceS^'./"p- h^'k"' *" '."'*• ""^f^= ^" "^^^ '*''"' '" unliniiTed quanUti.s No goods scarce wilh us. Fresh shipments are arriving weekly. New cycas leaves Cvcas wreaths statice ^:Tju.7sToTn,^;Tanu' ^'''''" -^^"''^' ^"^^"^ -^'^*'''- «-- mos's^^-^elths'llnd^rilrr No Order Too Small For Our Prompt Attention, None Too Large For Our Capacity. Our catalogue, 'tis free. m H. BAYERSDORFER & CO., 56 N. 4th St., Philadelphia. | THE FLORIST SUPPLY HOUSE OF AMERICA. I RHODE ISLAND HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY. The fiahlia and aster exhibit of the R. I. Horticultural Society opened on September 14 in Falstaff Hall, Provi- dence. Prominent among the exhib- itors were G. H. Walker (if North Dighton, Mass.. W. H. Tarbox of East Greenwich, C. Olney of Rehoboth. Mass., A. P. Burt of Taunton, Star Dahlia Gardens of East Providence, and W. T. Ckjok of Providence. This was said to be the largest display of the kind ever given by the State So- ciety. There were certainly an abund- ance of blooms and a good fruit show, but the'arrangemeut of the fiowers and general effect of the staging was not what might reasonably be expected from a state organization of some pre- tentions. A visit to the tasteful New Bedford exhibition which was held on th(; same day would have been a val- uable object lesson to our Rhude Island friends. LENOX HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY. The regular meeting of the Lenox Horticultural Society was held Satur- day, September 15, President S. Carl- quist in the chair. Letters were re- ceived and read from the following firms, offering premiums for our chry- santhemum show: Howard &. Morrow, Julius Roehrs Co., C. H. Totty, J. H. Harris and Bay State Nurseries. Votes of thanks were passed for the above. Mrs. Edith R. Wlaarton was unani- mously elected a life member of the society, and Mr. D. Hothersall an annual member. Everything promises fine tor a good chrysanthemum exhi- bition, as the plants in this section are looking particuhirly good. MORRIS COUNTY (N. J.) GARDEN- ERS' AND FLORISTS' SOCIETY. This society held its regular Septem- ber meeting on the 12th inst. Twenty- six members were present. The monthly exhibition while not large was of good quality. .T. Heere- mans showed onions Ailsa Craig and Magnum Bonum and a grand lot they were. Award was a cultural certi- ficate. He also put up four varieties of Hohenzollern aster; all fine. Honor- able mention. E. Reagan had several vases of Celosia Thompsoni magnifica and dahlia Mrs. Theo. Roosevelt; award honorable mention. The flower show discussion took up a good part of the time. Two new members were elected. Alex .L Gutt- man entertained us with a vivid description of the recent S. A. F. con- vention. President Heeremans is to tell us at next meeting something of his travels in Old England. E. REAGAN, Secretary. CLUBS AND SOCIETY NOTES. The dahlia show and autumn ex- hibition of the American Institute will be held at the hall of the society ly and 21 West 44th street. New York, on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thurs- day, September 25, 20, and 27. The annual meeting of the Wiscon- sin Horticultural Society was held on September 5 at Baraboo. Addresses were made by Wm. Toole of Baraboo, .1. Tiplady and Wm. Longland of Lake Geneva, Hon. Franklin Johnson; a paper by Emil Mische, superintendent of parks at Madison, was read by Secretary Cranefield. The Nassau County Horticultural Society (N. Y.) held its regular meet- ing on September 13. Among the prize winners for exhibits of dahlias were James Duthie and Albert Johnson For the October meeting prizes have been offered by Charles Lenker, Buell Davis and Mr. Janiche. The annual flower show will open October 31. JOHN BREITMEYER'S ^=SONS=^ Cor. Miami and Gratiot Aves. DETROIT, MICH. Artistic Designs . . . High Grade Cut Blooms We cover all Michigan points and good sections of Ohio, Indiana and Canada Qeo. H. Cooke FLORIST Connecticut Avenue and L Street WASHINQTON. P. C. WASHINGTON, D. C. Florists Out of Town Talo 5.00 9.00 5.00 3.00 5.00 2.00 1.50 to .75 »o 50.00 8.00 3. 00 1. 00 3.00 25.00 15.00 lo.ou 5.00 6.00 4.00 6.00 4.00 6.00 4.00 6.00 4.00 6.00 75.00 10.00 5.00 2.00 4.00 1. 00 •75 X.OO 10.00 25.00 25.00 3.00 1. 00 12.00 30.00 30.00 15-00 10.00 6 00 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 5.00 3.00 1.00 to .50 to ao.oo xa.50 8.00 5 00 4.00 9.00 4.00 3,00 5.00 3.00 5.00 3.00 6.00 4.00 t.50 1.00 to ■ to • 1. 00 to 1.50 .50 to 2.00 to 3.0c to to to 1.00 to to to 12.50 25.00 25.00 40.00 50 00 90.00 la.oo 8.00 3.00 4.00 2.00 4.00 a.oo 6.00 3.00 6.00 9.0a 5.00 3.00 1.50 to 1. 00 to 25.00 16.00 15.00 8.00 10.00 4.00 5.00 1. 00 6.00 3.00 3.00 .50 6.00 3.00 3.0O • 50 3.00 4.00 ■ 50 3.00 4. 00 • 50 6.00 3 00 3.00 •50 75.00 13.50 3.00 •75 a.oo 1. 00 3.00 1. 00 >-50 12.00 35.00 3500 3.00 4.00 3.00 15.00 50,00 50.00 1. 00 to •75 to 50.00 5.00 1. 00 ■25 2.00 1. 00 1. 00 ■50 1 00 12.00 3«.00 25.00 I a.oo 6.00 3.00 6.00 3.00 4.00 i.eo 6.00 3.00 6.0* 3.00 6.00 3.00 1.50 1. 00 75-00 8.00 3.00 1.50 4.00 2.00 ■50 a.oo 1. 00 1.50 16.00 50.00 50.00 J.A.BUDLONG Boses and Camationa 37-39 Randolph Street, CHICAGO. WHOLESALf GROWER of CUT FLOWERS Spptember 22, 1906 HORTICULTURE 319 ^i^lW^^^%^»»»l»i^>%«»IHm I C T O R Y , Strong healthy field grown (i.ants, now ready, 1st size $15.00 per 100; 2d size $12.00 per 100; 3d size $10.00 per 100, A discount for cash Willi order. GUTTMAN & WEBER, 43 West 28th St, N. Y. MMh,»V CUT FLOWER MARKET REPORTS It would be difficult to BOSTON fully express in words the extreme languor pre- vailing in the cut flower trade this week. The demand is the lightest in many weeks and there is little pros- pect of improvement until m\uh cooler weather with shorter crops and better quality appears. There are very few presentable roses yet. A few Ameri- can Beauty of good grade sell pretty well because they are so few. Of the smaller varieties there are large quan- tities of low grade blooms from young plants, useless in the present state of the market. Carnations are few but they are not needed in the prevailing abundance of asters. Lily of the val- ley has the distinction of being the only thing enjoying a good demand. Business is gradually CINCINNATI improving in the cut flower market and very little if any first-class stock is going to waste. The majority of roses are too short-stemmed to be of much use. Some nice Beauties are coming in which ilnd a ready sale at a fair figure. Carnations are not improving very fast and the demand is not great for such as are offered. Home-grown asters are about done for but the northern ones, are good and are being shipped in by 'the thousands. Lily of the valley is fine and is now a per- manent flower on the market. A few lilies can be seen here and there but they do not amount to much. Gladioli and tuberoses are about played out for this season. Green goods are not any too plentiful especially smilax. t.,ast week showed COLUMBUS especially good busi- ness with all of us; as the unveiling of the McKinley memo- rial monument brought to the city many distinguished men and women, —and the elaborate entertainments that were given by society for these visitors meant a very large volume of decorative orders for our florists. It is the custom here on gala days, for the multitude to buy flowers for the buttonhole; and naturally this week iWcKinley carnations were in large de- mand for this purpose, — Lawson car- nations were used in most eases. Trade during Sep- INDIANAPOLIS tember has shown a marked increase over the previous month. Conditions of stock denote neither an influx nor scarcity in any class except carnations, which are yet short stemmed and small. American Beauty is improv- ing, and good tea roses are to be had with little diflSculty. Asters, dahlias and gladioli are in fairly good supply. The outlook for trade this fall is ex- ceedingly encouraging. Throughout the western trade terri- tory adjacent to this city comes as- surance of big crops. Growers are making preparations for an increased plant trade. Each year makes a new record in sales in this department. A visit to the growers readily impresses one with the extensive variety of this stock. A day or two of acti- NEW YORK vity raised the spirits of the growers and dealers at the beginning of the week but it did not last long and with the return of warm weather things lapsed back into profound dullness. Im- mense overstocks of asters and smiill roses were received and could not be disposed of. A bright ray of hope is seen in the Jewish holidays with which the week will close, however, and it is hoped that this will go a long way toward disposing of the suriilur- that has accumulated. The quality of American Beauty roses, carnations and some other things shows a marked improvement. Here and there arc i.fen chrysanthemums of the early varieties. Six days ago the SAN FRANCISCO eleven days street car men's strike was declared off and within an hour the cars were a.gain running and florists and nearby growers who use the trolley transportation in their business are greatly pleased with the turn in affairs. On the whole trade has been very satisfactory this week. Roses and carnations are quite scarce and advance prices did not curtail sales. Lilium album and nibrum are not quite so plentiful and there have been customers a-plenty this week for the abbreviated supply. All the show windows have been extra blooming beauties this week, with cold storage longiflorums in several of their dis- plays. Other seasonal)le blooms, and smilax, adiantum and other greens are in good supply. We Have It. The Hit of the Convention. BEAVEN'S FADELESS SHEET iVIOSS From Hortipulture. Sept. S, 1906. AmoiiK the iispfiil spciioltlos shown at the nayton exhililtlon notli- Ins was Inspected with more Interest than E. A. Boavpn's "Fadplpss" sheet moss. The polorliiK of tills moss is. of course, artilielal. hut .sn vxaet is the imitalhm of tlie natural moss shades that II has ever.v ap- pearaiiee of having been freshl.r eolleetert from the woods. Tlie many uses to whieh this material ean he pul In de<'orative plant and Hower work will at once suggest themselves to the Initiated and we predict a phenomenal demand for the "Fadeless." Packed in Bags of 100 sq. feet. PRICE PER BAG, $3.50 New N'orl<, Philadelphia, Pa. or Chicago expressage allowed. For Sale bySFIorist Supply Houses Everywhere or can be had direct from Introducer SEND FOR FREE SAMPLES J. B. DEAMUD, Chicago, III., - Northwestern Agent SOUTHERN WILD SMILAX NOW READY E. A. BEAVEN, Evergreen, Ala. HARDY CUT FERNS FIRST QUALITY 70c. per 1000 ALSO DEALER IN CHRISTMAS TREES, Baled Spruce '>' Cemetery Use FANCY DAGGER BOUQUET CREEN, SPHAGNUM MOSS. ETC. L. B. BRAGUE, sBiiSB Hinsdale, Mass. 320 HORTICULTURE. September 22, 1906 FRANK MILLANC Wholesale Commission Florist COOGAN BUILDING B6-57 W. 26th Street, NEW YORK Tel. 399 Madison Sq. Open 6 a. m. to 5 P. M. FORD BROTHERS 48 West 28th Street, NEW YORK Fi ROSES FIGYeUMS A Full Line of All CUT FLOWERS Telephone. a»70 or 3871 Madison Sanara ALEX. J. GUTTMAN THE WHOLESALE % FLORIST ^ OF NEW YORK Phone 1664-1665 Had. Sq. 43 W. 28th St. HICKS &CRAWBUCK, Inc. Wholesale Commission Florists and Jobbers in Florist's Supplies 76 AND 78 COURT ST[REET BROOKLYN, N. Y. JOHN I. RAYNOR Wholesale Commission Florist ^l-A-R'Sis/a^^lE^g"* A lull 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 Commltalon Dealer In Choice Cut flowers 39 West 28th Street. New York Telephone : 90a Madison Sq. HEADQUARTERS FOR NOVELTIES ORCHIDS A SPECIALTY THE HICHCST %/AI I eV ALWAYS ORADE OP VMIdl-El ON HAND GARDENIAS, DAISIES, ROSES AND CARNATIONS JAMES McMANUS, 78X7,42 W. 28th St., New York Establlsbed 1891 BUT FROM jut r^ SHIP TO /Vl tl TRY •*■'*»-' ALFRED H. LANGJAHR All Chelce Cut Flowers In Season 55 West 28th St, New York Telepbone 3924 Madison Square. M Wholesale Commission Florist CHOICE CUT FLOWERS 57 West 28th St. New York. Special Attention to Shipping (">rdcrs Telephones: aaoo, atoi, Madison Square Write (or Current Pricel 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 J. K. ALLEN WHOLESALE COMMISSION FLORIST Ready lo talk ImsiiiL'i^.s fnr the iimiint; season with growers or buyers Open 6 a- m., Daily 106 W. 28 St., HEW YORK le/ttrs,. NEW YORK QUOTATIONS PER 100-TO DEALERS ONLY Reset Am. Beauty, fan and sp *' extra No. I " Lower grades Bride & 'Maid, fan and sp " Ordinary Golden Gate, fancy " ordinary Liberty, fancy " ordinary Richmond, fancy *' ordinary Katserin, Carnot, Chatenay, fancy. " '* '* ordinary Last Ha fof Week! endine Sep .lb 1906 I^.OO to 90.00 8.00 to 12. 00 4.00 to 6.00 1. 00 to 3.00 2.00 to 4.00 "5 to 1,00 2.00 to 4.0c •as to 1. 00 3.00 to 6.00 •as to 2.00 3.00 to 6.00 ■ 25 to a. 00 3.00 lo 6.00 •a? to 2.00 First Half of Week beginning Sep. 17 1906 15.00 to 8.00 to 4.00 to I ,00 to 2.00 to .2$ to 2.00 to .25 to 3.00 to .25 to 3.00 to ■ 25 to 3.00 to .35 to 20.00 12.00 6,00 2.00 4.00 1.00 4.00 1. 00 6.00 2.00 6.00 2.00 4.00 1. 00 Carnations, Fancy Carnations, Ordinary Cattieyas Lilies. Gladioli Asters Lily of the Valley Sweet Peas, bunches nitfnonette Adlantum Cuneattim " Crowcanum Smllax Asparagus Plumosus... " " & Sprengcri, bunches Last Half of Week | First Half of Wee4( ending Sep. 15 beginning Sep. 17 1906 1906 i.oo to .50 to 50.00 to 4.00 to .50 to .15 to 1.00 to to . to .25 to 1.00 lo 6.00 to 10.00 to 15.00 to 1.50 •75 7500 6.00 1.00 1.00 3.00 .50 •50 1.50 8.00 25.00 35.00 1.00 to .50 to 50.00 to 4.00 to .50 to .15 to 1.00 to to . to ■ 25 to 1.00 to 6.00 to 10.00 to 15.00 lo «.50 •75 75.00 6.00 1.00 I.oo 3.00 •50 •50 1.50 10.00 25.00 35.00 ORCHIDS AT ALL SEASONS WM. STUART ALLEN GO. Commission Merchants in Cut Flowers 53 WEST 28TH STREET, NEW YORK Telephone 3i>G 3lHdi8uu Square Edward C. Horan Wholesale Florist 55 WEST 28th ST. TeL J/JJ M.di»M s.1. New York TRAENDLY & SCHENCK WHOLESALE FLORISTS Furnish best stock at fair prices all the year round Send for quetations on fall orders Tel. 798.799 Madison Sq. 44 WOSt 28tll StfEet, NBW YOfk CItj 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 JULIUS LANG Wholesale Florist CnnslgnmentB received, sold well and returns made promptly. S3 WEST 30th ST. NEW YORK Telephone, 280 MadlBon Sq. In writing to Advertisers kindly mention Horticulture September 22, 1906 HORTICULTURE 321 'newVrop fancy ferns $1-00 per 1000 ncn unur galax $1.25 per 1000 Discount on Larger Orders 38 Let us have your standing order for Pern. Will make price rl^ht all throuEh aeason. """"^^E!!!^.^?"™'" Michigan Cut Flower Exchange Send for Our Weekly Price List on Cut Flowers. WM. DILGER Manager JOHN YOUNG WHOLESALE FLORIST Finest American Beauties and Carnations 51 West 28 St. - NEW YORK BUY YOUR FLOWERS THROUGH A. MOLTZ Wholesale Florist a8-57 W.26tli street • • NBW YORK Best Facilities for Supplying you at Lowest Daily Market Prices Tel. 392 1 -5243 nadison Square J. 6. Murdoch & Co. Wholesale Florists FLORISTS' SUPPLIES 545 Liberty St., PITTSBURG. PA. Long Distance Phone 1435 Court. FOR GOOD PRICES AND CASH RETURNS send your flowers to Phil. F. Kessler 55 West 26th Street, New York. Telephone 2921 Madison Square. R^EED ®. KELLER 122 West 2Sth St., New York Florists' Supplies We manufacture all our Metal Designs, Baskets, Wire Work SNoTelties and are dealers in Glassware Decorative Greens and florists' Requisites. H. BAYERSDORFER & CO 50-56 North 4th Street PHILADELPHIA, PA. FLORISTS' SUPPLIES BEST LIHE II? THE COtJNTBT Do not keep your "I" on firms to see them grow or to see if they are full grown, but just glance around at the enterprising florist supply house with everything new for the trade. See us at the convention. JQTCQM P on l928Cermantown Ay., I O I Cnn tt UU,) PHILADELPHIA, PA. Look through the Buyers' Directory and Ready Reference Guide. You will find some good offers there also. Lilies, Japanese Plants BAMBOO STAKES The Yokohama Nursery Co., Ltd. it Barclay Street, New York Best Flowers in the Boston Market N. F. McCarthy & co. 84 HAWLEY STREET BOSTON, MASS. SEND FOR PRICES Headquarters in Western New York ROSES, CARNATIONS And all kinds of Seaonable Flowers WM. F. KASTING Wholesale Commission Florist, also Dealer In Florists' Si;pplies and Wire Designs. 383-87 ELLICOTT ST. BUFFALO, N. Y. Give us a trial. We can please you. NEW $1.00 CROP BRONZE AND GREEN GALAX per 1000. Discounts on larger quantities. Write for prices on case lots. WE H.WE VERV FINE CUT BOX WOOD. DAGGER AND FANCY FERNS. Fresh Northern, $1.00 per 1000. LYRATA, the best substitute for Smila.v, $7.00 per c.-ise. Headuuarters ior all FLORISTS' SUPPLIES. Wire Designs, Cut Wire, Letters, Immortelles, Cycas Leaves, Wheat Sheaves, Ribbc^ns, Corrugated Ho.vcs, etc. LAUREL FRSTOONINQ. 51:. and 6c. per yard. HENRY M.ROBINSOH&CO.,^^ l\ »,V.l' terms'?'."' WHOLESALE FLOWER MARKETS.- PER 100. rO DEALeR5 ONLY. CINCINNATI September ii DETROIT September iS ROSES Am. Beauty, fan and sp " extra No. I '* Lower grades Bride & 'Maid — Fan. and Sp " Ordinary Golden Gate, Fancy " Ordinary Liberty, fancy " Ordinary Richmond, Fancy " Ordinary. Kaiserin, Carnot, Chatenay, Fancy. " " " Ordinary CARNATIONS Fancy Ordinary niSCELLANEOUS Cattleyas Lilies Gladioli Asters Lily of the Valley Sweet Peas Mi^ooette Adiantum Cuneatiim " Croweanura Smilax Asparagus Plumosus, strings " " & Sprengert, bunches 15.00 8.00 4.00 5.00 3.00 5.00 2 00 5.00 3.00 5.00 3.00 3 00 to 1.50 ■75 5.00 2.00 1. 00 3 00 10.00 40.00 25.00 I 20.00 1 10.00 I 6.00 I 6.00 4.00 6.00 4-00 ' 6.00 I 4.00 6.00 4.00 6.00 4.00 2.00 1. 00 10.00 3.00 3.00 4 00 13.00 50,00 35.00 20.00 15.00 6.00 3.00 4.00 3.00 4.00 3.00 4.00 3.00 4.00 3.00 ^.00 2,00 1 <>o .50 30.00 30.00 8.00 6.00 6.00 4.00 6.00 4.00 6.00 4.00 6.00 4.00 6.00 4.00 3.00 .75 BUFFALO September 17 to 10.00 to ■7S w .50 to 3.00 to to to 35.00 to 35.00 to 15.00 a.oo a. 00 4.00 13. 50 35.00 35.00 ao.oo 13, 00 6.00 3.00 5.00 4.00 5.00 3.00 5-00 3.00 6.00 3.00 6.00 1.50 .50 to 35.00 to ao.oo to 13. 00 to 6.C to 6.C to 5.C to 6.C to 5.C to J.C to 5.C 3.00 1. 00 PITT5BUR0 September 17 3.00 10 15.00 1,00 3.00 1.00 .50 1. 00 35.00 35.00 2.00 4.00 1.50 1. 00 I 50 15.00 35.00 3S-00 13.50 6.00 400 4.00 3.00 8 00 ■ 75 10 13.50 2.00 .50 a.oo 1.35 13.50 35.CO 35.00 30.0S 15.00 8.00 4.00 6.00 300 6.00 3.00 6.00 4.00 6.00 4.00 10.00 6.00 3.00 1.50 18.00 4.00 3. 00 4.00 1.00 '•SO 15.00 50.00 50.00 Geo* A. ^utHerland Co. CUT FLOWERS Florists* Supplies and Letters 34 HAWLEY STREET - - BOSTON Look through the Buyers' Directory and Ready Reference Guide. You will find some good offers there also. 20 WEST 27th ST., N. Y. The KERVAN GO^ WHOLESALE DEALERS Fresh cut Palmetto & Cycas Palm Leaver, Galax, Leu- cothcE, Ferns at;d Mosses. AH Decorating Fvergreoo. 322 HORTI CULTURE September 22, 1906 List of Advertisers Page Allen 1. K. 32° Allen VVm. Stuart Co. 320 American Nursery. --sid Aschmann Godfrey.. -308 Atco Glass Co 3=6 Barrows H.H. & Son. 308 Baudisch & Co 316 Bayersdorfer H & Co. 3'7-32' Bay Stale Nurseries. .316 B«aven,E. A 319 Berckman P. J. Co... 316 Boddington A.T 314 Boston Flonst Letter Co .■.••3'8 Boston Plate and \V in- dow Glass Co 3=* Brague L. B. 3'9 Breck Joseph & Sons 314 Breitmeyer's J. Sons. 317 Budlong J. A 3'8 Burpee W. A. & Co.. 314 Carlton H. R SoS Carrillo & Baldivin.. .308 Chicago Carnation Co 306 Cochran Mushroom gtSpawnCo 3M Conine 5 urscry , F. E. Co 3'0 Cooke G.H 3>7 Cowee A 3'° Dilger Wm 32' Dreer H. A. 325-3»6 Eaton H. N 308 Edgar W.W.& Co... 308 Edwards Folding Box Co 3>8 Elliott Wm. & Sons.. 316 Engelman K. & Sons 306 Esler J. G 3=7 Ernest W. H 3»6 Eyres 3'7 Farquhar R. & J. & Co.. 3M FenrichJ.S 320 Foley Mfg. Co 3»7 Ford Bros 320 FromentH. E 320 Fruitland Nurseries. .3>0 Green Chas.H. 308 Grey T.J. & Co 3>4 Gude Bros. Co 317 Gurney Heatei Mfg. Co 327 Gunman Alex. J 3^0 Gunman & Weber. ..319 Hail Asso. 3=7 Hammond Paint & Slug Shot Works 315 Herbert David & Son -306 Herr A. M 3'6 Hews A. H. & Co.... 326 Hicks & Crawbuck ..3ao Hilfinger Bros 326 Hitchings&Co 358 Hjalmar Hartmann & Co ■•••3'4 HoUisGeo 3c6 Horan E. C. ■ 320 Johnson Seed Co 314 Kasttng W, F 321-327 Kervan Co., The ....321 Kessler,P. F 321 Kilbourn R 316 King Cons. Co 328 Kroeschell Bros 328 Lager & Hurrell 308 Lang, Julius 320 Page Langiahr, Alfred H...320 Leuthy A. & Co 308 Lord & Burnham Co. 328 Manda Joseph 308 Manley Chas. H 328 McCarthy N F 321 McCoiinell Alex.. .- 317 McKellar Charles W. 318 McKissick,W. E. ...318 McManusJas 320 Michell H. F. Co. ...315 Michigan Cut Flower Exchange 321 Millang Charles.. 308-320 Millang Fr.mk 320 Moliz A 321 Moninger J. C. ....328 Morehead Mfg Co. .328 Murdoch J. B.&Co..32t Murray Samuel.. ....317 Nanz & Neuncr 308 Niessen Leo. Co 318 Nolan, Mrs. J. J 326 Peterson J. .A 306 Pennock Samuel S...306 Pentecost S. N 308 PerkinsSt. .Nurseries. 308 Pierson F. R. Co 306 Pierson U B.ir Co 327 Pittsburg Floral Ex.. 318 Plainfield Nursery ...315 PyeE. H 306 Rawson W. W. & C0.314 Raynor John 1 320 Reed& Keller 321 Reid Edw 318 Reinberg Peter 318 Robinson H.M. & C0.321 Rochrs lulius Co 308 Rolker August & 80115326 Sander & Son 308 Schaaf M.J 306 Schmidt J. C. Co 30* Scollay John A 327 Scott John 308 Sheridan \V. F 320 Siebrecht & Sons. 315-316 Siggcrs & Siggcrs ...326 Situations it Wants-. 326 Skidelskv S. S 308 Standard Plate Glass Co. 328 Stem J. & Co 321 Steams A. T. Lumber Co. 3»6 Sutherland Geo. A. Co 321 Swayne Edw 306 Thorburn J.M. &C0.306 Thornton Bros. 314 Traendly & Schenck.320 Troy, J. H 316 Vick's Jas. Sons 315 Walsh M. H 316 Warnaar & Co. 306 Waterer John & Sons. 3 16 Watson G. C 326 Weathered Co 328 Weber F.C 317 Weber H, & Sons.... 306 Welch Bros 318 WildG, H 306 Wyman, Windsor H.. 316 Yokohama Nurseries. 321 Young John 321 Young, Thns. Jr 317 Young & Nugent ....3J7 Zangen O. V 315 Zirngiebel A 314 Buyer's Directory and Is Your Name In The Above List? If Not, Why Not ? 9 Ready Reference Guide READ IT Advertisements nnder this head, one cent a word. Initials count as words. Regular advertisers In this Issue are also listed under this classification wlthont charge. Reference to List of Advertisers will Indicate the respective pages. ADlANTUMS. Henry A. Droer. Fhiladelphia. For page see List ot_Advertisers. Adiantum Hvbridum. fine young plants. 15 for ?1. mailed; ?5 per 100. Originator's stock, .'.'ertificate of Merit S. A. F., '05. A. Ley & Bro., Langdon. D. C. "Adiantum Farleyense, "2 1-2-in. strong stuff, for growing on, or for Fern dish, S15.00 per 100; ^llo.OO per 1,000. J. A. FctfrsoD. Westwood, Cincinnati, O. AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENTS. Thos. J. Grey & Co., 32 S. Market St., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. BULBS AND TUBERS — Continued. tinued. J. M. Thorburn & Co., 33 Barclay St., New York. Lily Bulbs. For page see List of Advertisers. Joseph Breck & Sons, 51 and 52 N. Market St., Boston. For page sec List of Advertisers. ALOCASlA SANDERIANA. .Joseph A. Manda, 191 Valley Road, W. Orange. N. J. For page see List of .Advertisers. ANNOUNCEMENT. Hjalmar Hartmau & Co.. 31 Barclay St., New York. 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. ASPARAGUS. A. M. Herr. Lancaster, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. Asparagus Sprengeri. large, fleld-grown clumps. .fS.OO 100. H. W. A'ose, Hyde Park, Mass.. Asparagus plumosus nanus and Sprengeri. 2 l-2in.. $2.50 100. Carl Hagenburger, West Mentor, Ohio. Asparagus plumosus and Sprengeri, fine 2-in. stock, ?2.00 100; .$18.00 1000. Cash. Lcwl.s Ullrich, Tiffin, 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, I'a., or Wm. F. Kastlng, 385 Ellicott St.. Buffalo, N. Y. AUSTRIAN AND SCOTCH PINES. The F. E. Conine Nursery Co., Stratford. Conn. For page see List of -Vdvertisers.' BAMBOO STAKES. Yokohama Nurseries, 31 Barclay St., N. For page see List of Advertisers. BAY TREES. Julius Roehrs Co., Rutherford. N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. BEGONIAS. Henry A. Drccr, Philadelphia. Begonia Gloire de Lorraine. For page see List of Advertisers. Begonias Gloire do Lorraine and Turuford Hall, propagated from leaf cuttings. $15.00 100; ,$1-10.00 1000; 4-ln,, $10.00 100. Cash. J. A. Peterson, Westwood, Cincinnati. O. BOUVARDIAS. Xanz & Neuncr. Louisvillp, Ky. For page see List of Advertisers. BOX TREES. Julius Roehrs Co., Rutherford, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. BULBS^ND TUBERS. Joseph Breck & Sons. 47-64 N. Market St., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. Yokohoma Nurseries, 31 Barclay St., N. Y. Lily Bulbs. For page see l^lst of Advertisers. A. T. Boddington, 342 W. 14th St., N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. fT^R. Pierson Co.. Tarrytown-on-Hudson, N. Y. Fail Forcing Bulbs. For page see List of Advertisers. CARNATIONS. E. H. Pye. Dpper Nyack, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Chicago Carnation Co., Jollet, III. Field Grown Plants. For page see List of Advertisers. Guttmann & Weber, New York. Carnation Victor.v. For page see List of Advertisers. The H. Weber & Sons Co., Oakland, Md. Carnation Maljelle. For page see List of Advertisers. R. Engelman & Son, Pittsfield, Mass. Field Grown Carnations. For page see List of Advertisers. W. J. & M. S. Vesey, Ft. Wayne, Ind. Field-Grown Carnations. CEMENT BENCHES. W. F. Kastlng, Buffalo, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. CELESTIAL PEPPERS. Geo. A. Kuhl, I'ekin, III. For page see List of Advertisers. CONIFERS. John Waterer & Sons. Ltd., American Nursery, Bagshot, Eng. For page see List of Advertisers. CUPS AND TROPHIES. Thornton Bros., Lawrence, Mass. Fo; page see List of Advertisers. CUT FLOWER BOXES. Folding cut flower boxes, the best made. Write for list. Holton & Huukel Co., MU- waukee. Wis. Welch Bros., 15 Province St., Boacon. tor page see List of Advertisers- Edwards Folding Box Co., Philadelphia. For page see List of Advertisers. CYCAS STEMS. J. M. Thorburn & Co., 33 Barclay St., N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. CYCLAMEN SEEDS. R. & J. Farquhar & Co., 6 & 7 So. Market St., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. O. V. Zangen, Hoboken, N. J. Giant Cyclamen Seeds. For page see List of Advertisers. DAHLIAS. David Herbert & Son, Atco, N. J. For page see List of Adrertlsers. DECORATIVE PLANTS. A. Leuthy & Co., Roslindale, Mass b'or page see l.lst of Adverllsers. Julius Roehrs, Rutherford, N. J. For page see I.l.st of Advertlsera. John Scott. Flatbush, Brooklyn, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. A. M. D.avenport. 88 Grove St., Waterlown, Mass. DRACAENAS. Henry A. Droer, I'liiladclphla. For page see List of ■■Advertisers. |)i-acact>a tcrminalis from hcncb, fine $25.00 KKi, Carl Hagenburger, West Men- lor. Ohio. FERNS. A. Leuthy & Co.. Roslindale. Mass For page see List of Advertisers. H. H. Barrows & Son. Wbltinan, Mass. Nepbrolepis Whitmanl. For page see List of AdvertlHers. S. S. Skldelsky. 82¥~N. 24th St., Phlla. Whitmanll Fern. For page see List of Advertisers. September 22, 1906 HOKTI CULTURE, FERNS — Continued. H. N. Eaton. So. Sudbury, .M.-iss. Boston Ferns. For page see List of Advertisers. «'m. W. Edgar Co., Waverley, Mass. For page see I.lst of Advertisers. John Soott, Flatbush, Brooklyn, N. Y. For p.ige see List of Advertisers. Henry A. Dreer. PhiladeipLii;i. For page see List of Adv«?rtisor FLORAL PHOTOGRAPHS. Floral Photographs. Foley's 228-228 1-2 Bowery, New Yort. FLORISTS' FERTILIZER. A sample 100-lb. bag of Blatchtord's Plant Grower and Land Renovator Fer- tilizer only $2.75. It is compo.sed solely of pure rose growers' bone mea], nitrate of soda, Peruvian guano, sulphate of am- monia, sulphate of potash and gypsum. In the correct proportions. For benches and potting plants, roses, carnations, lilies, muips, etc., it has never been surpassed. Address The P.arwell Agricultural Works, Waukei-'an. Ills. Established at Leicester, England in 1800. FLOKISIS' LETTERS. Boe-.OQ Florist Letter Co., 84 Hawley St., Boston, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. U. A. iSutherland Co., 34 Uawley St., Boston, Mass. For page fee List of Advertisers. FLORISTS' SUPPLIES. H. M. Robinson & Co.. 8-11 Province St., Boston, Mass. For page see List of Advertisera. H. Bayersdorfer & Co., PhlladelphJ a. Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. The Kervan Co., 20 W. 27th St., N. Y Decorative Evergreens. For page see List of Advertisers. N. F. McCarthy & Co.. 84 Hawley St., Boston, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. Heed & Keller, 122 W. 25th St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. i. B. Murdoch & Co., 545 Liberty St. Pittsburg, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. S. S. Pennock, Philadelphia. For page see List of Advertisers. J. Stern & Co , 1928 Germantown Ave., 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 Llirt of Advertisers. i. Breltmeyer's Sons, Miami & Gratiot Aves., Detroit, Mich. For page see List of Advertisers. Tlios. Young, Jr., 41 W. 28th St^T^ew York. 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, Mo. For page see List of Advertisers. FLOWERING PI^ANTS. Baudisch & Co.. Union Hill, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. FLOWER POTS. W. H. Ernest, 28th and M Sts., Washington. D. C. For page see Ll-'t 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- FRENCH FREESIAS. Wm. Elliott & Sons. 201 Fulton St., New York. For page see List of .\dvertisers. GALAX. H. M. Robinson ife Co.. 8-11 Province St., Boston. For page see List nf Advertisers. Michigan Cut Flower Co.. Detroit. For page see List of Advertisers. GERANIUMS. A. M. Hen. Lancaster, Pa. 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. Standard Plate Glass Co., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. G. C. W'atson. Dobson BidgTT 9tir& Market St., Philadelphia. For page see List of .Advertisers. GLAZING POINT. H. 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 Co7. 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., N ep^setTBoston. 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, III. For page see List of Advertisers. Weathered Co., Box TS9, New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Foley Mfg. Co., 471 W. 22ud St., Chicago. For page see List of Advertisers. Chas. H^ Mauley, Premier Mfg. Works, St. Johns, Mich. For page see List of Advertisers. HARDY FERNS AND SUPPLIES. 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. Dllger, Mgr. Fancy Ferns. For page see List of Advertisers. E. A. Beaven, Evergreen, Ala. Fadeless Sheet Moss: Lyrata. For page see List of Advertisers. L. B. Brague, Hinsdale, Mass. Hardy Cut Ferns. Christmas Trees, Baled Spruce. For page see List of Advertisers. HARDY PERENNIALS. M. H. Walsh, Woods Hole, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. Bay State Nurseries, 600 Adams St., N. Ablngton, Mass. Hardy Herbaceous Perennials. For page see List of Advertisers. HARDY PHLOX. Cottage Gardens Co., Queens, 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 see List of Advertisers^ John A. Scollay, 73 & 75 Myrtle Ave., Brooklyn, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Gurney Heater Mfg. Co., 188-200 Franklin St., Cor. Pearl, Boston. Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. Chicago. Kroeschell Bros., 35 Erie St For page see List of Advertiser.'^, HIBISCUS SYRIACUS MEEHANII. r. .T. Berekmans Co.. Inc., Fruitland Nurseries, Augusta, Ga. For page see List of .Advertisers. HOTBED SASH. The A. T. Stearns Lumber Co., Neponset, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. 823 HOT-BED SASH— Continued. Hltchlngs & Co., 1170 Broadway, N. t'oT page see List of Advertisers. Lord & Burnham Co., 1133 Broadway, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. INSECTICIDES. Hammond's Paint & S. S. Works, Flsbklll. N. Y. Horicum. For page see Ll3t of Advertisers. JAPANESE PLANTS. Yokohama Nurseries, 31 Barclay St., N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. KENTIAS. Godfrey Asctamaun, 1012 Ontiir).) St Philadelphia. For page see List of Advertisers. E. Edgar Co., Waverly, Mass. lor page see List _ot Advertisers. .\. Leuthy & Co., KoslindaieTMass^ For page see List of Advertisers. KOSTER'S BLUE SPRUCE. 1 1 Troy, New Rocheile, N. Y. w 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. Lools. Uo. For page see List of Advertisers J. Breltmeyer's Sons, Detroit, Mich. For page see List of Advertisers. George H. Cooke, Washington, D.^^ For page see List of Advertisers. Samuel Murray, 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 Advertlsere. Eyres, 11 N. Pearl St.. Albany, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Mills, the Florist, Jacksonville. Fla. Telegraph or mail orders promptly fllled. Long distance telephone connections. LILIUM HARRISII. F. R. Plerson Co., Tarrytownon-Hudson, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. MASTICA. F. O. Pierce Co.. 170 Fulton St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Joseph Breck & Sons, 47-54 N. Market St., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. MOREHEAD RETURN TRAP. ~ Moorehead Mfg. Co.. Detroit. Mich. For page see List of Advertisers. ~ MUSHROOM SPAWN. Cochran Mushroom & Spawn Co., 911 Chemical Bldg., St. Louis. Mo. For page see List of Advertisers. NARCISSI. Warnaar & Co., Susscnheim, Holland. For page see List of Advertisers. NURSERY STOCK. John Waterer & Sons, Ld., American Nursery, Bagsbot, England. For page see List of Advertisers. Ba.v State Nurseries, N. Ablngton, Mass. For page see List of Advertiser. ORCHID PLANTS. L.nger & Hurrell. Summit. N. J. For page s»e List of Advertisers. Sander, St. Albans. England. Impi rtcrs. 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. PALMS. A. Leuthy & Co.. Rosllndale, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. .loll II Scott. Flatbush, Brooklyn. N. Y. I 'or page see List of Advertisers. Henry A. Dreer. Philadelphia. For page see List of Advertisers. Nanz & Neuner, Louisville, Ky. For page see List of Advertisers. iU HORTICULTURE September 22, 1906 PANSY SEED. Johnson Seed Company, Philadelphia, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. H. F. Mlchell Co., lOlS Market St., Phlla. Pansy and Cyclamen Seed. For page see List of Adrertisers. " PATENTS. Slggers & Slggers, Washington, D. C. Patents. Trade Marks, and Copyrights, 25 years' active practice. For page see List of Advertlsera. PEONIES. Gilbert H. Wild, sarcoxle. Mo. For page see List of Adrertisers. Warnaar & Co., Sassenhelm, Holland. For page see List of Advertisers. Cottage Gardens Co., Queens, X. Y. Surplus Stock. Edward Swayne, West Chester, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. George Hollls, So. Weymouth. Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. Fine collection of Best Peonies. Com- plete Peony and Phlox Manuals, 25 cents each. C. S. Harrison's Select Nuroery, York, Nebr. PLANT AUCTION SALES. Wm. Elliott & Sons, 201 Fulton St., N. Y. POINSETTIAS. S. N. Pentecost, Cleveland, O. For page see List of Advertlgera. POT HANGERS. Pot hangers, Kramer's $1 doz. by exp., 11.25 by mall. L N. Kramer & Son, Cedar Rapids. la. PRIMULAS. Baudisch & Co.. Union Hill, X. J. For page see List of Advi-rtisers. Primula Obc. Grandldora. 4 In. pots. 16 per 100. Cash, please. A. Relyea & Son, Pcughkeepsle, N. Y. PUTTY. Ben]. Hammond, FIshklll on Hudson. N. Y. Twemlow's Old English Glazing Putty. For page see List of Advertisers. RHODODENDRONS. lobn Waterer & Sons, Ltd., American Nursery, Bagstaot, Eng. For page see List of AdverHsers. ~ ROSES. M, H. Walsh, Woods Hole, Mass, Hardy Roses, H. T. Roses and Ramblers. For page see List of Advertisers. E. H. Pye, Upper Nyack, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Henry A. Dreer, Philadelphia. BaUy Rambler. For page see List of Advertisers. American Beauties, 2-ln., $35.00; 3ln., $80.00 1000. Cash. J. Henry Bartram, Lansdowne, Fa. Roses. Baby Rambler, the strongest dor- mant stock In the country, $J5.00 per 100; 2 1-2 In. pot plants, $7.00 per 100, $65.00 per 1000. Brown Bros. Co., 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. iniorbBrn & Co., 33 Barclay St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. H. P. Mlchell Co., 1018 Market St., Philadelphia, Pa. For page see List of AdTertlsers. R. & J. Farquhar & Co., Boston, Mass. Grass Seed Mixtures. For page see List of Advertisers. A. T. Boddlngton, 342 W. 14th St., N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. James Viclt's Sons, Rochester, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. W. W. Rawson & Co., 5 Union St., Boston. Vegetable Seeds for Forcing. For page see List of -Advertisers. Conrad Appel, Darmstadt, Germany, Es- ab. 1789. High Grade Grass, Clover, and "Tree Seeds. SEED CASES— MICE PROOF. Heller & Co., Montpeller, O. SIEVES AND SCREENS. Hub Wire Works, la Devonshire St., Boston. SMILAX. J. C. Schmidt Co., Bristol, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. E. A. Btaven, Evergreen, Ala. Southern Smllax. For page see List of Advertisers. SMILAX PLANTS. R. Kilbourn, Clinton, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. SPHAGNUM MOSS. Live Sphagnum moss, orchid peat amd orchid baskets always on hand. Lager & Hurrell, Summit. N. J. spTraea. Warnaar & Co., Sassenhelm. Holland. For page see List of Advertisers. STEAM TRAR. E. HIppard, Youngstown, O^ VEGETABLE PLANTS. Plalnfleld Nursery, Plalnfleld. Ind. For page see List of Advertisers. VENTILATING 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 Advertisers. Hitchings & Co., 1170 Broadway, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Jolin A. Scollay, 73-75 Myrtle Are., Brooklyn, N. Y. For page seo List of Advertisers. Weathered Co., 46 and 48 Marlon St., N, Y. For page see List of AdTertlsers. Foley Mfg. Co., 471 W. 22nd StTTl^hlcagi. For page see List of Advertisers. The Clilcago LIftTr J. C. Monlnger Co.. 421 Hawthorne Are., rhicaffo. VIOLETS. H. R. Carlton, SVlMougnby, O. Violet, Gov. Herrlck. For page see List of Advertisers. J. C. Schmidt Co., Bristol, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. R. Engelman & Son, Plttsfleld, Mass.~ For page see List of Advertisers. wTreworkI Reed & Keller, 122 W, 25th St.. New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Wirework. Write for our catalogue. Holton 4 Hnnkel Co., Milwaukee, Wis. WHOLESALE FLORISTS. Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. N. F. McCarthy & Co., 84 Hawley St., Boston. George A. Sutherland Co., 34 Hawley St., Boston. Welch Bros., 15 Province St., Boston. Buffalo. Wm. F. Kasting, 383-87 fflllcott St., Bnf- falo, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Chicago. For page see List of Advertisers. J. A. Budlong, 37 Randolph St., Chicago. Chas.W. McKellar, 51 Wabash Av., Chicago. Peter Relnberg, 51 Wabash Av., Chlca'iro. Detroit. Michigan Cut Flower Exchange, 38 t 40 Miami Av. Wm. Dllger, mgr. For page see List of Advertisers. New York. For page see List of Advertisers. .T. K. Allen, 106^W7~28th St., New York. Wm. Stuart Allen Co., 53 W. 28tli St., New York. J. S. Fenrich. 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 28th St. E. C. Horan, 55 West 2Sth St., New York. WHOLESALE FLORISTS— Continued. New Yorl<. For page see List of Advertisers. Philip F. Kessler, 55 W. 26th St., New York. Julius Lang, 53 West 30th St., New York. A. H. I^angjahr, 55 W. 28th St., New York. James McManus. 42 W. 28th St., New York. Chas. Mlllang, 50 West 29th St., New York. Frank Millang, 55-57 W. 26th St., New York. A. Moitz, 55-57 W. 26th St., New York- John I. Raynor, 49 W. 28th St.. New York. W. F. Sheridan, 39 W. 28th St.. New York. Traendly Ic Schenck, 44 W. 28th St., New York. Hicks & Crawbuck, Inc., 76 and 78 Court St., Brooklyn, N. Y. Philadelphia. For page see List of Advertisers. W. E. McKlsslck, 1221 Filbert St., Phlla- delphla. Pa. Leo Nlessen Co., 1217 Arch St., Phlia- delphla. Pa. S. S. Pennock, 1612-18 Ludlow St., Phlla- delphla, Pa^ Edward Reld, 1526 Ranstead St., Phlladel- phla, Pa. Pittsburg. For page see List of Advertisers. J. B. Murdoch & Co., 545 Liberty St., Pittsburg, Pa. Pittsburg Florists' Exchange, 228 Diamond St., Pittsburg, Pa. New Offers in This Issue. BULBS FOR FALL PLANTING. James Vlck's Sons, Rochester, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. BULBS: PRIZE WINNER PANSIES. Johnson Seed Co., 217 Market St., Phlla. For page see List of Advertisers. CARNATIONS, FIELD GROWN. M. J. Schaaf. Dansvllle, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. DECORATIVE BOXWOODS. diaries Millang. 50 W. 29th St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. DRACAENA. PANDANUS, CYCLA- MEN, SURPLUS STOCK. Sk-brecht & Son, 423 Fifth Av., New York. For iKig.j si-e List of Advertisers. FADELESS SHEET MOSS. E. .V. li'-avpii, Kvergreen. Ala. For pag4* see List of Advertisers. FLORISTS' ESTABLISHMENT TO LEASE. Mrs. J. J. Nolan. No. Attleboro, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. FLOWERS BY TELEGRAPH. Young & Nugent. 42 W. 28th St., New York, l^or page see List of Advertisers. FLORISTS' SUPPLIES, LATEST IMPORTATIONS. H. Bayerdorfer & Co.. Philadelphia. For page see List of Advertisers. GIANT PANSY SEED. Augustus Zlrngiebel, Needham, Mass. t^r page see List of Advertisers. STRAW MATS. Wm. Elliott & Sons. 201 Fulton St., New York. For page see List of Avertlsers. VIOLETS, PRINCESS OF WALES. Charles H. Green. Spencer, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. WHOLESALE FLORIST^ John Young. 31 W. 28th St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. September 22, 1906 H ORTI CU LTU RE 32r> DREER SPECIAL OFFER SEASONABLE PLANTS ! l; i'l;ii!t,-i in five inch pots, $1.00 each. DRACAENA ful, always $1.25 each, QOLDIEANA. rare variety, 5 A fine lot of inch pots, 10 ARDI5EA CRENULATA, fr PANDANUS VEITCHI, .^ nice lot of specimen plants. 6 Inch pots, well furniNheil, 18 to 20 inches h yh, $1.00 each; 7 inch pois, well turnished, 22 10 24 inches high, .^1.50 each. NEPHROLEPIS WHITMANI. The most distinct and desirable of the crested forms of the Boston Fern: its great points of merit are that it never reverts or never shows plain fronds or part of fronds: it naturally makes a shapely compact plant, it is more graceful than any of the other sorts and is a quick grower. We offer strong 2 '4 inch pots at $3.50 per dozen, $25.00 per 100; 3 inch pots, $4.00 per dozen, $3000 per too; and fine plants in 6 inch pots at $1.00 each. NEPHROLEPIS SCOTTII. A grand lot of bushy, sVapely, compact plants in 6 inch pots, 50 cts.; 8 inch pans, $1.00; and 12 inch pans, $2.00 each. ADRIANTUn FARLEYENSE. A magnificent lot of specimen plants in 7 inch pots, $1.50 each, also a lot of clean, vigorous, 3 inch pots for grow- ing on, $2.00 per dozen, $15.00 per too. BEGONIA OLOIRE DE LORRAINE, 3 inch pots, $3.00 per dozen: $20.00 per too. this beauti- BABY RAMBLER ROSES, pot grown stock, suitable for inches high, Christmas forcing, 5 inch pots, $3.50 per dozen, $25.00 per too; 4 inch pots, $2.00 per dozen, $15.00 per too. j HENRY A. DREER, 714 Chestnut St., Philadelphia \ NEWS NOTES. Folsom & Nelson, florists, have tak- en a store on Main street, Rochester, N. H. William Rhiiland of Athol has pur- chased the greenhouses of H. J. Whit- temore, Winchendon, Mass. Josiah Young succeeds Y'oung & Halstead in Troy, N. Y,. and has added a line of florists' supplies. J. Newman & Sons are about to re- move to 24 Tremont street. Boston, nearly opposite the location where they have been doing business for many years. F. R. Hills, who has had greenhouses at N. Eighth avenue and Tenth street, for several years, will open a retail store on Lake street, Maywood, III., about October 1. W. L. Hucke, formerly a retailer in St. Louis, more recently with Poehl- mann Bros. Co., Chicago, has accepted a position with the Muscogee Carna- tion Co., Muscogee, I. T. G. R. Nordell of Long Branch, N. J., who for nineteen years has been In charge of the greenhouses established by his father in 18GS, has retired from business. He will live in Long Branch. A fire that started on the second story in the building 304 Boylston street, Boston, was the cause of con- siderable damage by water to the stock of W. E. Doyle, florist, on the street floor. Fourteen florists employed at the Phipps conservatory in Schenlpy Park, Pittsburg, Pa., went out on a strike on the morning of September 13, but the matter was adjusted and the men were in their places early in the afternoon. William Spinney, while trimming trees on the estate of T. Dennie Board- man, Manchester, Mass., on Septem- ber 18 was thrown from the wa.gon In which he was standing and received injuries that will probably result fa- tally. Charles Millang has leased the spacious premises at 4.5 West 29th street. New Y'ork, for one year and will make use of it as an annex to his overcrowded establisliment on the op- posite side of the street. John Knick- man and Walter Kline will have charge, J. A. Peterson of Cincinnati lost a pair of rimless gold spectacles while at the convention in Dayton. On the case is the name, "Michie Bros., Cin., O." If any of our readers heard of the finding of such they will confer a favor by communicating with Mr. Peterson. The Maine Agricultural Experiment Station is planning a systematic sur- vey of the State with reference to those diseases of plants that are caused by parasitic fungi. They re- quest that specimens of such diseased plants be sent to the Station, Orono, Maine. Wm. Spillsbury of Woburn, Mass., has narrowed down his product to violets for winter and cucumbers for summer, and asserts that to attempt more than two special crops in a year is not advisable. Those having cu- cumbers under glass this season are making money, as the local out-door crop is a partial failure. Matthew McNair of Providence, R. I., who occupies a one-story, flat-roof building, brought suit against the owner because a bill-posting company was allowed to remove from the roof a flag used by him as an advertise- ment. The court sustained Mr. Mac- Nair, deciding that a tenant has a right to use such roof over his store for advertising purposes. The Home Culture Clubs of North- ampton, Mass., have purchased the Loomis property, which includes a greenhouse, 30x60 feet. This green- house will be used for the cultivation of plants and shrubs required for the Carnegie garden competition. A part of the Carnegie plant promotion fund of $8,500 was used for the purchase of the property. The directors of the Cincinnati Fall Festival Association have called off the floral display that was to have been held September 20. An insufficient number of entries is given as the reason. Five hundred dollars was of- fered in prizes and some of the craft had placed their order for flowers and made other preparations for the show. This leaves some one to hold the hag. Among the signs of the opening fall season was the voice of auctioneer W. J. Elliott cheerily calling off the values of a lot of fine plants at 201 Fulton street. New Y'ork, on Tuesday, Septem- ber 19. Sales will be held every Tues- day and Friday throughout the season. Messrs. Elliott will sell on October 2 the collection of orchids of the late G. L. Montgomery. This is regarded as one of the best private collections in the country. A neat little spring tape measure of steel with the English system on one side and the metric on the other has been received from the Foley Manufacturing Company, Chicago. This is the souvenir which they advertised a few weeks' ago and we doubt not that they have still a few left for those readers of HORTICUL- TURE who neglected to send in the coupons as directed. .lust refer to HORTICULTURE when you write. The Spatilding estate at Pride's Crossing, Mass., are erecting a large greenhouse plant on their farm on Greenwood avenue, Beverly Farms, consisting of two houses 30x150 each, also two leanto houses, one 16x55, the other 8x40. They are intended for growing fruit, and vegetables. This, in a, com- petent to tnlie full pharpre of Joli for land- scape architi-rt or private propili'tor. Ad- ' dre.ss E. L. It., HORTICULTURE. , SITUATION WANTED. Youiig married man wishes position as gardener on private estate. Up to date In 1 -all branches. Well recommended. Address Bee, care HORTICULTURE, H Hamilton , Place, Boston. i POSITION WANTED in a first-class re- tall llower store by experienced decorator, 27 years old, married. Good reference as to character and ability. Address J. A. B., care HORTICULTURE, 11 Hamilton Place, Boston. POSITIONS WANTED for head garden- ers and assistants; for further information «pply to W. W. Rawson & Co., 5 Union St, Boston, Mass. SITUATION WANTED— We can with .great confidence recommend to any lady or gentleman rcqnirinK the services of" a skilled all round gardener and orchid grower. He can furnish best of refereiici s. Carrillo & Baldwin, orchid growers and importers, Secaucus, N. J. SITUATION WANTED— As private gar- dener on place where there is a range of greenhouses. Best of references. Over 7 years in last place. Expert rose grower. Married. Address 3. J., care HORTICUL- TURE. W.WTED — A medium sized hot water heater and fittings. W. R. Boodv, York Harbor, Me. WANTED— .-V good all round srowcr with experience in Roses, Carnations .iiid a gen- eral line of cut flowers. Hugh Scales, Birm- ingham, Ala. WANTED — Medlnm sized second band hot water boiler. H. W. Vose, Hvde Park. Mass. Additions. Mo. — Edward Teas one Conn. — H. G. Williams, O.— Leedle Floral Co., Morrill & Hopkins, Hamilton, E. rose A. Benson, one ' A. Swarlley, one J. A. Spoor, one D.— E. W. Knee- Joplin, house. Hockanum, extension. Springfield one house. Bridgeport, Conn. — Lester O. Peck one house. Kent, Wash three houses. Belfast, Me.— W. house, 32x62. Denver, Colo. — N house. 25x125. Sterling, III.— J. house, 4Gx20n. Pittsfleld, Mass.- house, 25x120. Grand Forks, N. land, one house. Waterloo, la. — Charles one house, 32x42. Govanstown, Md. — A. A one house, 18x26. Lexington, Mass. — Edward one house, 25x160. Maywood, 111.— F. R. Hills houses, each 25x130. Tewksbury, Mass. — Albert Roper, one house, 33x300. Columbus, O.— B. Buehler & Son, two houses, each 16x65. E. Norwalk, Conn. — Robert Morri- son, one house, 20x100. Amesbury. Mass. — George Tessi- mond, one house, 22x50. New Bedford, Mass. — Napoleon Le- may, additions to carnation house. Louisville, Ky. — Jacob Schulz, four houses; Frank Gottwald, one house. Greenfield, Ind. — Jacob Forest, one house, 16x100; H. Hastings, one house. Sherwood, Anderson, Wood, three FOR LEASE A prosperous florist business, established 16 years, with good retail trade, on line between Boston and Pro\idence. For full particulars applj' to office of HORTICULTURE, Boston. Mrs. J. J. NOLAN NORTH ATTLEBORO = MASS. mm^^ SASH BARS fe«t er longet HOT BED SASH PECKY CYPRESS BENCH LUMBER GREENHOUSES ERECTED AND EQUIPPED COMPLETE IF DESIRED Write for Circular "B" and Prices The A. T. STEAMS 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 Failurci of Others." SIGGERS & SIGGERS l'.\TENT L.WVVERS Box 9, National Union Building Wasliington, D. C. STANDARD FLOWER POTS Packed in small crates, easy to handle. Price per crate 1500 3 io.pols in crate $4.88 10003 800 3J4 5004 3205 1446 5-25 6.00 5.00 5.80 4.50 4.51 -.16 Price per crate 170 7 in. pots in crate$4.30 608 " " 3.00 H.'VND MADE 48 9 in. pots in crate $3.60 48 10 " •' 4.8a 24 ■> " " 3.60 34 u " " 4. Bo I? [4 " " 4.80 6 16 " ** 4.50 Seed pans, same price as pots. Send for price list of Cylinders for Cut flowers, Hanging Baskets, Lawn Va..fv etc. Ten per cent, off for cash with order. Address HUrmgrer Bros.,Pottery,Fort Edward.N.Y. August Rolker & Sons, Agti., 31 Barclay St., N. ». City. Look through the Buyers' Directory and Ready Reference Guide. You will find some good offers there also. BOSTON PLATE & WINDOW GLASS CO. GREENHOUSE GLASS German and American 261 to 287 i St., BOSTON 20-22 Canal St. ] Holds Class Firmly See tho Point t^" PEERLESS I Olaclnic PoGnU Kretheb««i. Sn rigbrs oi I^ru. Box of I 1,000 polDls 76 oU. postpaid. DENBY A. DREER. I 7 14 ChMtaot St.. PklU., Pk. September 22, 1906 HOKTi culture: 327 Sum Drild^ Cypress 'mm 'i^riiiiirj IS The. BE.ST' WRITE- foLLY Mfg. Co. For Fre.e^Catalo^U£. F ITT IMC S If you are having delay In get- ting your roof material, send your orders TO US and den't be in trouble. We will handle any order in the time agreed. Try us. FOLEY MANUFACTURING CO., 471 W. 22d Street, Chicago SEND FOR CATALOGUE OF SCOLLAY HOT WATER and STEAM BOILERS JOHN A. SCOLLAY 73 and 75 Myrtle Avenue BOROUGH OF BROOKLVN. N. V. OITT NOTF IS THE TIME TO INSURE YOUR fiLASS AGAINST DAMAGE BT HAIL. For panicularsaddr;:: John G. Ealer, Saddle RIvmr, M. J. V^-' putt/ i E VERY MAN who is on the lookout for improvements in greenhouse construction or who doubts if we really have an improvemen , couldn't do a better thing than send for this catalog. It's not that kind of catalog which at the start, sweeps every other construction off the face of the earth as "out of date," but it gives in an interesting, brief way just why we use the U-Bar — how it started and what it is now doing. If you want construc- is there — if isfied with cuts show will find it lustrated. the best we the technical tion side, it you are sat- w hat the up then you liberally il- It's printed know how. Send for it. Pierson U-Bar Company, Designers and Build- ers U-Bar Greenhouses, Metropolitan Building, 4th Avenue and 23rd Street, New York. ©HTflSIIlBY KlSZ^^gll^S •J FOR HEATING ANY Description OF Building Br steam oii Hot Water . NEW YORK OFFICE HI FIFTH AVE ■ 7-4 FRANKLIN ST BOSTON . BOSTON OFFICE REMOVED TO 1S8-200 FI'.AXKLIN ST.. COR. PEARL. Indestructible Breen House Bench , Itttilt iiinlrv thr I'nlt f-'it' nt , The materia! used in construction con>i».t> ol ccmcni. er.tvcl and sand wiili rc enforcements. A cemcnl bench lasts a lite time, constructed soil can be moved any lime and anywhere. All work guaranteed. Cost within leach of evcr>' tlorist. Study carefully the advaniases over wood or other material used for greenhouse benching. F,«timaK> gladly furnished upon application by piving us the exact dimcnsiors of the benches you micnt want to rcbaild or put in new h.ni>cs. Manufactured an'i --iM by WM. F. KASTING, ^^%i%%^A:'s?'.i.';:"* Sole Owner ol Patent 328 HORTICULTURE September 22, 1906 AND On the Lookout. The florist is a progressive chap — wants new things — things that give him an advantage over the man without them or makes competition possible with the man with them. But there are a few time-tried things that are so simple, so good, so sure, it costs you money and ex- perience to change — our ventilating apparatus is one of these things — no criss-cross levers — no chain or cables — just the gear and arm principle. Easy to put up — easy to operate. HITCHINGS AND CO. GREENHOUSE DESIGNERS AND BUILDERS. Manufacturers of Heallnii and Venlllallnij App araius. 1170 Broadway, NEW YORK. ANI>( itiftittfttjkl THEN COMES THE SET UP TEST Before a Buroham boiler is shipped to you, it is entirely set up, all joints made — all bolts screwed up just as it is actually done when put up at your greenhouse — then comes the final test under high pressure. This final test not only means your insurance against leaks, but that all puts will go together perfectly — no fitting, filing or struggling together of parts— and that meanshotht imeandfree- domfrombreakingstrainsonyourboiier Lord & Burnham Co. GREENHOUSE DESIGNERS and MANUFACTURERS 1133 BROAOWAt, cor. 26th Street, N. Y. BottenB'anch: 819TremontBullding Ittittltit li -(«- 11^3 B'WAVNV ^ 'Ig^^e^^tVt^j^cj.Ce, IMPROVED Greenhouse Boiler, 35 Erie Street. CHICAGO. Boilers madt of tht best malenal; shell, firebox sheets and heads of steel; water space all around front, sides and back. Wnie for information CROW BETTER FLOWERS We can help you and Save you money The Morehead Trap U'rile In our agents or THE nOREMEAD HFO. CO. 1045 Grand River Ave. - - Detroit. Mich. New York : Thos. G. Keogh,434 Park Row Bldg. Chicago: John E. Rollins & Co., 40 Dearborn St. MiNSEAPOi.is: R. A. Laird, 2600 Aldridic St. CoLUMBis: C. L. Little BiFFALo: Geo. L Russell, 145 Main St. Cleveland; M. W. Wise, 563 Hough Ave. K TONAWANDA. N. Y. TCMOWTO. OWT. GREENHOUSE CONSTRUCTION LUMBER John C. noninger Co. 117 E. Blackhawk 5t., CHICAGO STANDARD PLATE CLASS CO. ^^^ - Manufacturers, Importers and Jobbers AMERICAN AND FRENCH GREENHOUSE GLASS 26-30 Sudbury Street r>r\c'Tr\i\.i njt a 61-63 Portland Street BOSTON, MASS. In a Premier Greenhouse — all good points are combined. There's durability, artistic appearance, ease of erection — and — case of RE-erection. It's a better house than is usually built; the price is ONE THIRD of that usually charged. Sem/ for booklet No. G-4&. Chas. H. Manley, Premier Mfg. Works, St. Johns, Mich. WEATHERED COHPANY BOX 789, NEW YORK GREENHOUSE BUILDING AND HEATING Send for Catalogue. .Xy.MPHAKA lilSSETII ^(MscAPE Garden £^ BqjToN, Mass. cJi/bscr/pNon. ^100 \ S30 HORTICULTURE, September 29, 1906 October 1st, 1906 Inaugurates the operative commencement of the two consolidated wholesale houses of Philadelphia where The Florists of the Universe will make no mistake in trading. New firm^ new methods, new growers, new customers — everything up-to-date all along the line. S. S. PENNOCK-MEEHAN CO. THE WHOLESALE FLORISTS OF PHILADELPHIA 1608 to 1618 LUDLOVV ST. Store Closes 8 p. m. ^ ^ tMiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiriiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiriiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiim k NOW READY Baetev Xiliee Should be potted at once, os Easter is early this year Japan stocks are now arriving, and are in first-class shape JAPAN LONGIFLORUIV1. . 7 to ii in. Imlbs. lase of .Ml bulbs. $14.2.^.. . . 9 to 1" in. bulbs, oase of 2IKI bulbs, $1.') (JO. iMultiHorum, 7 to '.< in. bulbs, ra.sc of 3110 bulbs. $1.'. It". 0 to 10 in. bulbs ca.se of 2(10 bulbs, $17.00. Gi«anteum, 7 to !i in bulhs, case of :«») bulbs. $l8.7.'-> n to 10 in. bulbs. c:ise of ■-'00 bulbs, $21 IK) UUUM CANDIDUM, st'lerted bull..^, $.-..ihi per lim, A Few cf the Leading Narcissus PAPER WHITE GRANDIFLORA, IS-l.'. cm, tine bulbs, case of 12.".ii bulbs. $11 v.s. Pel- 1 iMKi DOUBLE VON SiON. first size $!> 00 extra size l*-'»o " mamniotb double-nosed, or toinoot, 20. mi PRINCEPS, early, single, line bulbs ..... 7,i«i GOLDEN SPUR, the favorite single yellow . . I8111' EMPRESS, a grand birolor 2o.(ki ALBA PLENA ODORATA « i«i BARRI CONSPICUUS. .''.mi POETICU8 iM POETICUJ ORNATUS 7.110 23 IK) 2,S (HI WHITE ROMAN HYACINTHS, 12 ir> c-m, . 1315 " FREESIA REFRACTA ALBA, finest Bermuda bulbs BERMUDA BUTTERCUP OXAUS 7.-.0 SPANISH IRIS, four best sorts . . ... ."..iKi mi.xed -' .".0 .9^^' For other bulbs and for smaller quantities, see our Wholesale Price List, in which will be found a full assoninenl of all kinds of bulbs for winter and spring flowering. Send for list if you have not already received one. F. R. PIERSON CO,Jarrytown-oii-Huilson,NiwYork fN. B. RETAILERS N.B.I 1^1 50,000 BOXWOODS 5 Neat little specimens in various sizes, to arrive October 15, 9 • and will be on sale at my new annex, 45 West 29 St. • Orders received now. Prices on application. • 1 CHARLES MILLANG, i NEW YORK CITY. i »'»•♦ "d per 100; $.->ono per Hiiio. Plants large enough for (i in. pots. S:!.".,iHi per iihi. Plants large enough for 7 and 8 in. pots. $r.0.nn per HHi. Asparagus Pliiiiiosus Nanus, '1% in., fine plants. Saoii pel ion. JOHN SCOTT Rutland Road and East 45tli Street BROOKLYN, N. Y. Telephone - 2890 Bedford nRnUin^torSPRINGDELIVERY UIIUIIIUU M.ARCH, XrKII., and MA\ VANDA CERULEA and DENDROBIUM WAROIANUM LOWII We quote onces per loo plants CYPRIPEBI MCAtLOSUM. \Vt shall have one shipment of ^,ooo Plants Fordellver> June or July. We shall have the rare VANDA SANDERIANA and can quote prices per single pLnl or in laantitv. A. HELD- 11-19 William St.. NEW VORK ORCHIDS Largest Imjioriern, Exportfys, Orotrerg and llfilniilistx in Ihi- Uorlil Sander, St. Alban$>, England and 235 Broadway, Room I NEW YORK CITY ORCH I DS Arrived In Suparb CondMlon Cartleya Dowiana. C. (-'.igas. C. Mossi.ie. C. Percival- iana, C Speciosissima. C. Ubiala. C. Eldorado, C. suberba, C. Lcopoldii, and many others. Write for Prices LAGER & HURREU. SUMMIT, N. J. ALOGASIA SANDERIANA .. TRUE ... FinestroriK plants pO.^W each Slock limited, Ckders filled in rotation, JOSEPH A. MANOA 191 Valley Road, West Orange, N, J. ORCHIDS Arrived in splendid condiltnn a line irnpi^nation of C .no«sl«, C. speclosl.»sima. C. Kramerlanum, C. glgas, nendelll, etc. \lso a fine lol of established orchids on hand. ;(■•.■■.'■• /;•.■ .'v/v / /■->,'. CARRKIO & BALDWIN. Secaucus, N.J. BoslonTemsJinrPlaiirs HEUCONIAS o—sf^. Philippines M S-in. pots 35c. 6-in. pots 50c. 7-in. pots 65c. Immediate deii\ciy. Cash wnli iirdtr. H. N. EATON SOUTH SUDBURY, MASS. lllustris-illustris rubricaulis and the New Re.\ A few fine specimen*. 8 inch to 14 inch bulbs. $7.50 to $25.00 each. JULIUS KOEHWS* CO., Etotic Nurseries. Rutherford, N.J. PHAL/ENOPSIS SCHILLERIANA U c .ire ready to Rivc -iiioiati-ms iip.'ii plants with 1 \o 3 leaves, per lOO plants, or tipon sound plants unliout leaves, per loo plants, ior iminedialc delivery' i o. b. Hamburi;- k. HELD, 11-19 William St., NEW YORK 332 HORTICULTURE September 29, 1906 PLANT HERBACEOUS PERENNIALS NOW P.Ero oroX sSo\k' We gro-.v about l=oo - •■ i- - J;. 1 •. ..rieties and make a specilltv oi furnishina complele Ii-t^ t : Formal Garden and Border Planting SHADE TREES, EVERGREENS, SHRUBS, ROSES Over One Hundred Acres oi ThriKv. Well Grown Stock. Vi^t ' lur Nurseries. We -.wll gladly shnu you ihrough. L>";_,^.V/f (,,-;:,■ .-.; .' C^ui.'rt i?" Applicatio Windsor and Pri' r Lists THE BAY STATE NURSERIES 600 l^^:'r^Tirrk:r^- North Ablngton, Mass. A Hew Remarkable Carolina Mountain Plant Stenanthium robustum (Hountain Feather Fleece i This remarkable hardy perennial is one o\ our best new introduciions and of the showie-tof all herbaceous plants. As the ouds unf Id in early August they arc quite uprishi a d of a light green tinpe, gradually be- coming whiter until at last they burst lorth into a veri- table snowbank of drooping, fleecy bloom of purest white, the paniclt-s often 2 to 3 feet long. In September the flowers turn to shades of pink and purple. A vig- orous perennial, from 5 to 8 feet when well established, and IS absolutely 1 ardy. The MouniaiQ Feathered Fleece is of easy cultivation, and makes a wonderful show equaled by few plants of any dtscripi on. The illusiration pive- some idea of Stenanthium when id full bloom, but inadtquattly conveys the beauty of the delicate, feathered dti>opingflow- PRICES, POSTPAID. Size 3. Small, Strong P ants. Each 25 cent-; per 10, $1.00 Size 2. Heavier Plants, Each 40 cents; per 10, $3.00 Size 1. Largei.tS'ze, E^ch 60 cents; per 10, $5.00 BY EXPRESS, NOT PAID. Size 3. Sirong Plantj., Per to, $1.25; ter ICO, $io.OD Size 2. Heavier Plants, Per 10. $2.23; per 100, $15,00 Size 1. Largest size. Per 10, $3.00; per 'oo, Sas.co Wholesale Pnces to the Trade. Highlands Nursery, 100 acres. 3,800 feet elevation in the Carolina Mountains, and Salem B anch, Salem, Mass., "The Home of Haidy Native Rhodcndrons, Azaleas, Kalmiasand RareCaro inii Mountain Flowers. Beaut fully Illustrated Catalog. Address Harlan P. Kelsey, Owner, Salem, Mass. Wln-ii wririiiL' i.l'':!s.' in«'Titi'ni ILh t inilture. ARTHUR COWEE GLADIOLUS SPECIALIST Meadowvale Farm HAS UNDER CUITIVATION OVER 100 ACRES COMPRlSlMj The Best Mixtures, Collections and Named Varieties in Existence. Write for 1906 Catalog 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 Rost SPECIALIST WOODS HOLE, MASS. KOSTER'S BLUE SPRUCE Perfect specimens, 5 to 9 feet high, transplanted ; write for prices HIBISCUS SYRIACUS AlEEHANII WE now offer to the trade our new hardy variegated leaf Hibiscus Syriacus Meehanii. This plant attracted much attention when exhibited at the American Nurserymen's Convention at West Baden, Ind., and American Florists' Exhibition at Asheville, N. C. Foliage beautifully variegated ; never sun-scalds or reverts to the green ; flowers single, very large, satiny lavender; blooms during four months; prices on application. Orders booked now. Catalogues free. P. J. BERCKMANS CO., Inc., Fruitland Nurseries AUGUSTA, OA. John Waterer & Sons, ki AlVlERICAIM NURSERY BACSHOT, ENGLAND have the finest sock of recognized Hardy Rhododendrons, Azaleas, An- dromedas, high class Evergreens and specimen Conifers. Ask for special list of plants grown for the American trade. lohn Waterer & Sons are the great exhibitors Of Rhododendrons Ir London. P/E0NIE5 Now is the time to plant them and George Holli* has them for sale -Send and get his catalog. He won the First Prize and Bronze Medal at the National Show recently held in Boston. GEORGE MOLLIS Mollis Street, South Weymouth, Mass. PEONIES $6.00 to $10.00 per 100 EDWARD SWAYNE WEST CHESTER PA. PEONIES. Queen Victoria i tlie cold storage Hower; $9.im] per liKi. Festiva Maxima. S ii i«> per Iim. Frag- rans ithe Ijloom producen. $6.i«i per im. For IiMKi r:it*'^ "F iithf r \" ESS— Prodigious is the best word we know of to use here. It is the most incessant boomer early and late, we have ever ^rown. Stock Limited Delivery January 5th to 1 0th and later. Price $12.00 per lOO, $iOO.OO per lOOO The H. WEBER & SONS CO., Oakland, Md. 100 1000 RICHMOND ROSE zX in. $12.00 $ico.oo KAISERIN " " 400 35.00 VARIEGATED LAWSON R.C. 6.00 50.00 ENCHANTRESS 3.00 25.00 QUEEN and LAWSON 2.00 18.00 E. H. PYE, FLORIST UPPER NVACK, N. Y. DAHLIAS. Now is the tima to place your order for bulbs which will insure you getting named va- I ncties in any quantity; delivery to be made this fall I or rarly spring, i DAVID HERBERT & SON, I Successors to L. K. Peacock, Inc. i A.TCO, 3V.J. September 29, 1906 HORTICULTURE 335 Ornamental Conifers So mucli luis already liecu wnttou aljout conifers that it may at first appear quite superfluous to say more; but I have often been asked, particuhirly by young gar- deners, to write something uu* this important subject, and that is why I have taken tlie liberty to ask the editor of HoRTicTLTURE for some room in liis estimable paper to tell something' of my exi>frience with these noble and beautiful trees, hoping it may prove of some interest and value to those young i^eople who would like to know more than they might expect to learn through the ordi- nary course of florist practise. That tlie topic is a worthy one nobody will deny and anything that we can do to develop a wider appreciation for the evergreens, brin"- them into more general use as decorative objects about our houses and tend eventually toward the re- foresting of the vast tracts of our country once cov- ered, with evero-reen grandeur but now devastated, should be done. It will be my object in these articles to cover as nearly as possible the list of conifers that are hardy or about hardy in New England. 'i"he word hardy is used here not in an absolute sense. It is well to know that what is hardy in one place may not be so one-half mile away, and consequently the list may include some tree- that would not stand in every situation. Here in Stamford, at Mr. Lowell M. Palmer's place, during the past twelve years we have tried nearly all the conifers on the mar- ket, here and abroad. We lost a great many but what are left to-day can be considered as hardy and these are the ones I shall try to describe briefly as to their com- mercial and horticultural value. Amongst them will be found some that are not much in cuUivation as yet. Conifers are best used in big beds or as isolated spec- imens. They do not show well when mixed with decid- uous trees or shrubs, except in a few cases, as, for instance, Norway spruce or pines mixed with v. few white birches for a background; in any case they .hould not be crowded, for if too near together they soon lose their lower branches, and a conifer to show its full beauty should be lunn.-lied with branches from top to bottom as long as possible. Grouping conifers is a matter of taste and to do it satisfactorily is not an easy task. Generally when a bed is planted the trees are small and if placed at the right distance the bed looks empty and lacks display effect. This is the reason why they are always planted too closely at the beginning. After a few years the trouble begins and there is no end of moving and trans- planting; the best way to avoid that trouble is to plant directly at the proper permanent distance according to their future size of growth, the color and forms well assorted, and then fill up between with common and cheap kinds that can be cut back in the beginning, and taken out altogether gradually as room is needed. Spruce, firs, pines and other big-growing species ought not to be planted in beds; the common ones can be planted in nuisses for wind break or background and the rarer ones isolated or in clumps of three, five, or more, on the corner of big lawns at least twenty feet apart, or any way to give good vistas. In many places conifers are planted in beds as regards color only, without con- sideration of their size of growth, and as close as one or one and a half feet apart; that is certainly a matter of taste, but they do not last long; they soon kill one another. Some conifers are also used for formal work, as in hedges, or cut down to different fancy forms; that is another matter of taste. Hedges are all right, but I think there are enough conifers of a sufficient varietv of natural shapes that can be used in formal work 'without marring the natural l.eauty of a tree by clippinL'. The dippers can !» used on conifers, but sparingly to keep the symmetry of a tree, or, where they grow t'oo close together, to prevent their interfering with one another. Everything has been said about transplanting coni- fers in the fall witli frozen balls in winter or in the 'spring. Young conifers can he transplanted with as mucir success in the fall as in spring if enough water can be given. August is better than October, for they 336 HORTI CU LTU RE, September 29, 1906 have then time to make new roots before frost. For big conifer;^, if they have to be shipped a great dis- tance, I wouhl prefer spring phinting. exeept for trees that are in first-class moving condition. Transidanting a siiort distance, with any of tlie apparatus in use for that purpose, can be done just as successfully in fall or ■spring or when frozen in winter. For very big speci- mens I prefer the last mentioned ; big frozen balls are 'fiasier and less expensive to handle than soft soil that wants special preparation. The care to be given after transplanting everyl)ody knows — plenty of water and heavy mulching. Conifers in general are subject to variation in size and color due to seed propagation or climatic condi- tion. In their wild natural state some tine forms have been found with longer or shorter needles; compact, erect, of spreading habit, and in more or less intense blue or yellow in color; some such have also been raised from the seed beds. A curious fact to be noted about variation is the tendencj' of some of the American conifers to take that blue color in certain localities, which is so seldom .seen in the conifers of other coun- tries. In Japan the i)lue is found only in ;. few instances, the yellow and variegated seeming to prevail. Some of those forms reproduce themselves in a great percentage from seeds if tlie seeds are taken from strongly marked specimens. Many of those forms have been propagated and sold by the nurseries and these include some of our most ornamental trees. The best way to ])ropagatx> them all is from seeds when seeds can be obtained. When seeds are not obtainable they can l>e made by grafts or cuttings. Grafting is the fpiickest way ; a one-year-old graft is about etpial to a three-year-old cutting, and except arborvitae, retinospora. some junipers and dwarf spruces there are many that cannot be propagated by cuttings. Abies are grafted on A. pectinata balsamica ; Picea on Norway spruce; it is easier to get hemlock on hemlock, varieties of arborvita?. retinospora and thuy- opsis on common arborvita;, juniperus according to species on red cedar or a common juniper, five needled pines on strobus and the others on any common kind easy to get. The stock to graft on has to be put in pots in spring, the pots half buried outside and mulched, and left there until they have had a few degrees of frost, when they are taken in; about December or January they begin to nmve and can be grafted with grafts taken from outside. After grafting the pots are buried in moist sawdust or moss in frames in the greenhou-se with a Ijottom heat of fiO to 75 degrees. They have to be aired every morning, kept damp not wet, but watered when necessary; in about six weeks they begin to "take;" air is given over night; the wild stocks are cleaned of shoots and soon the plants can be put in an ordinarv sreenhouse to lie hardened. .^.^^^ W-— ^^^^^-^»*^ Rose House Wisdom The paper ri-avr |)lant is cbarged, tben value for that amount ought to be given as it is surely expected. Selected wood ought to be used even tliouirb it takes one year longer to get it. Many a man lias invested in sonietliing new and has been di--gu.sted with the results attained the first year. T saw a house of a certain rose which canu' out witli glowing descrip- tions, to fill a long felt want; the plants in question were own-roots received, I think, in May; they had been ])ropagat(Ml from very weak and small wood, but the price was as advertised. They had to be coddled, petted and fed. and by the following spring they were fairly good plants, hut almost nothing had been got from them till then. Had this same space been used for something different tbe bank account would have been much larger. And the year after a new rose has been sent out the same thing is again gone over; the demand is great from those who didn't buy the first year, then tbe stock is sometimes subjected to another set-back l)y tbose having it to sell — topping young plants ami root- ing tlie soft wood, then running them perha]>s hot to get something big. Cut all this out. and tbe rose- growers" path will not be as thorny as it has been in the past. "See him. the poor man's friend in need, The gentleman in word and deed." This applies to Mr.' John Birnie. I have just read in the columns of a contemporary that John received his sheepskin in Dayton with the honorable title of Gentleman. Everyone knew him to be that but it fell lo the western brethren to iiand him his diploma. (To ]>(• contiinii'd. » September 29, 1906 HOKTICULTURi: 337 Plant Tissues 111 \]L'\v of Mr. L'haudltr'.- recent observations on the growth of cambium tissue, in Horticulture, Sept. 8, 1906, tlie following notes on plant tissues may be of interest. All our common higher plants are composed of in- numerable small cells. Tlu'se cells differ very widely from each other in shape, size and texture according to the work they do. Any group of similar cells is called a tissue. In a tree, such as the silver maple of Mr. Chandler's experiment the various tissues may be classified according to function into five groups. 1. Formative tissues. These are composed of very small thin walled cells which are meristematic, i. e., capable of active division and growth and which give rise to all the other tissues in the plant. The cambium tissue is one type of formative tissue. I shall speak of these meristematic tissues in detail but will first men- tion the remaining functional types of plant tissues. ",.'. Protective tissues. These are of two kinds : first, tegumentary or external including epidermal tis- sue (epidermis, hairs and scales), cork and bark. The epidermis of young twigs is soon thrown off and is re- placed by the dull, gray cast cells forming the outer bark of older twigs and limbs. Second, mechanical, usually internal and always dead tissue when perform- ing its natural function. These are well illustrated by the surrounding sheatli of the tough threads in corn pith. Each such thread is a bundle of tubes for con- ducting sap up and down the stem. The bundle is securely supported on the outside by long, thick walled fibre cells. These strengthening cells are pointed at the tip to make end contact stronger and in some plants liave swellings and irregularities on their side walls to ilovetail the cells together into a firm, solid tissue. The fibres do not surround the bundle uniformly but are grouped mainly in two regions. This arrangement is a direct adaptation to function. The fibres form two broad bands, one on the side next the centre of the stalk and the other in the opposite position. The lat- eral or radial sides of the bundle have few thick walled cells. There is thus formed a girder structure with the strongest tissues where the swaying of the stalk would throw the greatest stress upon the bundles. The other conductive cells forming the body of the bundle serve to tie the two strengthening areas together just as the narrow piece of steel connects the heavy upper and lower surfaces of a car rail. The absence of many thick walled cells on the radial sides of the bundle permits of free passage of liquids to and from the tissues through which the bundle goes. The girder, hollow cylinder and other fundamental structures of architectural design are found to be abundant and complex in the strengthening tissue of plants. 3. Nutritive tissues. Tln-e tissues are always liv- ing cells while performing (lieir natural function and include the following types: a. Absorbing tissues, the root hairs through which the soil solutions are tafless. and the few leaves which came were spotted and blotched. They sho^yed some signs of disease wlien they were planted last autumn, but as the result of a heavy dressing of artificial fertilizers they improved so much that it was hoped they were cured. In the hot dry weather of June the disease made a serio\is havoc, the leaves quickly disappearing. The difficulty i- tliat it develops inside and not outside the tissues, consequently no fungicide sprayed over the foliage can reach it. Spraying is futile to cure an infected plant. All that is possible is to pn-- vent the spread of the disease to plants still healthy. For many years the hollyhock has been a popular hardy plant in British gardens. Unit' a century ago, Messrs. Ivelway & Son, with the late Lord Hawkc and one or two other growers, increased its popularity by the splendid specimens exhibited at the leading shows. A NEW ROSE Messrs. Wm. Paul & Son of Waltham Cross, have made an acceptable addition to the long list of roses in introducing I Earl of AYarwick, a new H. T. ItT par- entage is The Queen of Souv. de S. A. Prince crossed with Mrs. W. J. Grant. The latter is a very great favor- ite rose, known in America as Belle Siebrecht. Earl of AVarwick has found many admirers at this year's shows. It is of splendid growth, hardly as late as Mme. Abel Chatenay. The shapely blooms are carried well on the stems, frequently in threes, but sometimes in singles or clusters. As a standard this new-comer will evi- dently become exceedingly popular. The new variety is of a salmon tint with bold shell-shaped petals. It has stood the present unfavorable season remarkably well, and it is regarded as a serious rival to such well-known varieties as Mme. Abel Chatenay and G. ISTabonnaud. There is no lack of novelties amongst the varieties which will be offered by our leading rosarians. This continued activity in raising new kinds must tend to increa.e the number of those who show allegiance to the "Queen of Flowers." yt^H. c{Mt^. A Beautiful Tree I'rnf. Hansen wlio for years has been superintendent of tlio State Experiment Station of South Dakota has recently introduced a fine tree from Eussia wliich he has named the Niobe willow. Tiie professor is a great rambler. He often takes a camping outfit and goes hundreds of miles to hunt up the best types of sand cherries, native berries and wild plums. When he goes to Eussia his eyes are opan for anything that is hardy and beautiful. He discovered a weeping form of the Bussian golden willow and imme- diately coinmenced ]iropagating it. What we have long needed is a weeping willow of a hardy type suitalle for the East and West, and for the bleak northern regions. The Wisconsin, Kilmarnock, Babylonia and Thurlow « illows are not always hard}', but this seems a success every way. We ha\e about 1000 growing at the State Experiment Station here in York, Nebraska, and though this has been a very hot and dry summer yet they have done remarkably well. The clear and rich yellow of the bark in winter with the graceful pendulous habit make tiio frep very attractive. (^SltiVll^M^ September 29, 1906 HORTICULTURE 339 Clematis heracleifolia I This clematis appeared as a seedling in the garden of E. F. Dwyer, Lynn, Mass., and blossomed first in August, 1904. The flowers which are very fragrant, are j)roduced in great profusion as the photograj)h shows. They are white shading to a delicate blue on the tijis and nuirgins of the ])otals. The plant is a very strong grower, covering a trellis 0x10 ft. and blooms through the month of August wlien there are but few vines in flower. The plant was inspected by the garden committee of the Massachusetts Horticultural Society this season, who awarded it a first-class certificate as a form of Clematis .stans which is a variety of C. heracleifolia. Fall Web Worm The large webs conspicuously placed on numy fruit and shade trees, hedges and roadside shrubljery are the homes of the fall web worm — Hypathantria ciinea — (and not of tlie brown-tail moth, as numy peojile suppose) . Tlie four or five hundred eggs of this niotli ;u-:' laid during the latter \rdi-t of .lime or in July on the under- side of the leaves of almost any large bush or tree. Soon hatching, the voiing caterpillars begin to consume the foliage, eating at fir.fard 292 WM. J. STEWART. Editor and Manager. Horticulture is at all times glad to Our readers' hear from its readers on any topic that interests are j^rtains to their or its welfare. This our interests paper is in close touch and on most friendly relations with the best in- formed and squarest men in the horticultural prof rfion. If there is anything in cultural research or artistic methods on wliieh you desire further light, make known your wish and we shall try to get a prompt response from trust wortliy sources. If you find in our co'umns something to especially commend or anything you do not approve of we shall be glad to have you tell us and express your views concerning it. We seek the most intelligent readers and our columns are always open to contribiitions from those who are thoughtful and zeal- ous, ready to give and anxious to take advice on matters of common horticultural interest. "Not by years but by disposition is wisdom acquired." Horticulture in the schools is one of the Training the interesting topics touched upon by our children in London correspondent in this issue. horticulture The equipment of the public school teachers so that they will be competent to instruct in horticulture is recognized there, a? here, as a fundamental basis for efficient and productive work. Nearly sixty years ago Downing compared the love of nature so strongly developed in the English peopl(* and the universal fondness for the cultivation of plant- and flowers about the English homes with the deplorable absence of the.se proclivities among the people of our own land. Observant writers since then and down to the present day have made similar comparisons to our disadvantage. If, then, in a land where flower culture is almost an instinct, the need is felt for special training and encouragement of the young to take a stiU deeper interest in these things how much more essential it is that the work should be taken up seriously in this country. An American florist, Mr. John H. Taylor, Clubs and -who has lately returned from a visit to societies England and the Continent, says that should aid one thing which particularly impressed him everywhere he visited was the uni- versal cultivation of flowers and the surprising number of florist stores, these occupying, especially in Belgium, the most desirable premises along the leading thorough- fares. That the more flowers and gardens and rural life are appreciated and the more intelligent the people in general are as regards the operations of horticulture the greater the support given to those engaged in the hor- ticultural professions should never be lost sight of by those florists, seedsmen and nurserj-men who have the intelligence to look beyond the present moment and the willingness to do something for the future advancement of their calling. It seems to us that there can be found no more sensible and effectual means to this end than a liberal and enthusiastic support of the movement now on toot to make practical horticulture a reg-ular course in the public school system. This is a subject that is worthv of the attention,of every florists' and gardeners' club and horticultural sociotv. The communication in this issue, from To stimulate (j^p secretary of the Massachusetts Hor- garden fruit ticultural Society in reference to the culture special fruit and vegetable exhibition to be held at Boston in October is a most welcome one, for it seems to indicate the beginning of a new epoch in this great horticultural industry in a section of the country which in times gone by set the jiace for American fruit growing, under the leadership of such men as Manning, Hovey and Wilder. A', last the word is "Onward,"' after a long period of desue- tude and every one who loves a garden, every one interested in seeing advancement made in garden indus- try and improvement in garden product, should applaud and support the work of revival wliicli this foremost of our horticultural organizations now seeks to arouse. For nearly a generation the experiment stations have been working, investigating, experimenting, and recording results and the fruit grower, cojnmercial or amateur, now has all this accumulated knowledge at his disposal. With these great advantages backed by the same ambi- tious spirit which has in recent years given so tremen- dous an impulse in other departments of horticulture there is no good reason why our New England fruit growers may not rival and even surpass the achieve- ments of their predecessors of half a century ago. The awakening of the amateur element to a realization of the pleasure and health to be derived from a direct personal interest and participation in these garden operations is a wholesome sign. The schedule for the exhibition of October 10 and 11 gives evidence of a disposition to break away from hide-bound methods and we hope it will stimulate an enthusiastic support in exhibits and attendance. September 29, 1906 HORTICULTURE 341 WHOLESOME CHESTNUTS. The fall is the best time to purchase and plant peonies, it is also the best time to divide peonies if siiih a proc- ess is deemed desirable. When grape vines have bofii cleared of fruit it is poor policy to neglect them. Although not requiring such constant care as when they held fruit, still it will pay to attend to them in the way of syringing occasionally, and removing dispensable growtlis. Beds and borders wherein tulips, hyacinths or other bulbs are to be planted should be well and deeply dug before the bulbs are planted: it' manure is used for a fertilizer it should be well rotted. Very few if any bulbs relish green manure around them. Strawberries in pots for forcing will LOW have their pots filled with roots, and will require to be well supplied with water, with the additional ap- plication of manure water two or three times a week. Plants showing more than one crown should have the weakest removed; one only should be left. The plants should be kept free from runners and weeds and care taken that they do not root into the material on which they are standing. There is yet a little time left for the transplanting of small evergreens in nursery rows. Almost every one knows that quite a growth is lost if transplanting is left until spring but should there be a continued spell of dry weather and no means at hand for watering after transplanting if may be safer to defer the work until spring. Every effort should be made however to get as many as possible moved when indications are positively point- ing to rain. Peach and nectarine trees from which the crops have been cleared should be looked over and crowding of the wood prevented, and all growths not required for next season's crop removed; this will allow a free circulation of air around all parts. Young trees that have made very rank growth should be kept a little warmer than old trees in order that the growth may develop in all essential parts nec- •f-ssary for the maturing of fruit buds for next year's crop. The drying of peach and nectarine trees is now recognized to be a mistake; if the right temperature and sulBcient light is given them they will mature all right. If there is any chance of a portion of a bench in a greenhouse, either in a private or commercial place, for which there will be no pressing need until spring, tomatoes will be found to be a very profitable crop to raise there, and should the idea take root no time should be lost in getting the tomatoes to take root also. There are several good varieties of forcing to- matoes, but I do not know that there are many, on the whole, better than the Loriilard. Whichever variety is determined upon should be procured from a reliable seed house and sown in a shallow flat. When the seedlings ■are large enough they should be Im- mediately potted into the smallest- sized pots and grown on in pots until they are in three inch size; when they tave filled these with roots they should be planted in the bench. The plants should be grown on single stems and trained up on wires near the glass. AQUATIC PLANTS. Our frontispiece shows Nymphaea Bissetii, a new night-blooming hybrid raised from seed from a cross on N. dentata x N. Sturtevantii by Peter Bisset. Twin Oaks, Washington, D. C. The flowers are of a beautiful glowing deep rosy-pink color. 10 to 12 inches (1 cross, borne on fine stiff stems carried well above the foliage. The leaves are from 18 to 24 inches across, glossy bronzy-red above and very much crumpled at the edge. The plant is very free in flower and growth; the flowers are of good substance, ship- ping well, and therefore should prove profitable for florists' use. This is without a doubt one of the finest night- blooming water lilies ever sent out. A silver medal was awarded this variety by the Newport, R. I.. Horti- cultural Society. The Massachusetts Horticultural Society awarded it hon- orable mention in 1905. On the same date the Massachusetts Horticultural Society gave a similar award to Nymphaea dentata magnifies, another new night-blooming hybrid raised bv Mr. Bisset from a cross on N. Bissetii X N. dentata; differing from the latter in the extra wide sepals and petals, also in the beautiful cup shaped form of the flowers. The flowers are of the largest size, from 10 to 12 inches across and of creamy white color. The plant is very free in flower and growth. The leaves are ovate, dark green with a slight bronzing in the center, under- neath reddish brown, the margins wa\T or crumpled. This is a splendid flower and when better known will entirely supersede dentata. This was also awarded a certificate of merit at Newport. The aquatic picture presented on this page is used to show the effectiveness of the several species of hemero- callis planted in masses contiguous to water scenery and in as-sociation with grasses, irises and other appropriate material. OBITUARY. Mrs. Emil K. Metzmaier died at her liome. 1382 South Fourth street, Co- lumbus. Ohio, September 20. The de- ceased had been a great sufferer from rheumatism for the last six years; was born in Freiburg, Germany, 4G years ago, and came to this city with her husband and family in 1884. Besides her husband, who is one of our promi- nent florists, six children survive her. >rr. Metzmaier is well known In the trade here, and an active member of the Columbtis Florists' Club; in fact, one of its charter members. In mem- ory of the deceased the club sent a very handsome wreath of laurel, lironze galax leaves, and white carna- tions. The interment was at Green- liwn cemeterv. 342 horticulture: September 29, 1906- NEWS OF THE CLUBS AND SOCIETIES MASSACHUSETTS HORTICUL- TURAL SOCIETY. The Massachusetts Horticultural So- ciety's annual exhibition of fruits and vegetables will be held at Horticultural Hall, Boston, Wednesday and Thurs- day, October 10 and 11. Much interest is being shown in this exhibition, as it is the first exclusive fruit and vegetables show that has been held for some years, and the com- mittee in charge propose to make it a grand success. The fruit schedule offers fifty-eight classes of from one to five prizes each, amounting to $450.00, in addition to medals. Besides the prizes for the standard varieties of fruits, two offers are made under the Benjamin H. Pierce Fund for a new seedling apple and pear. For vegetables thirty-nine classes are open with three to five prizes each, aggregating $400.00. Of special inter- est in this department will be the dec- orative displays for which large prizes are offered, there being seven of these ranging from $5.00 up to $50.00. All persons interested in fruit and vegetable culture are invited to send their best specimens to this exhibition and to attend themselves. It will be an educational opportunity, and will excite enthusiasm and stimulate inter- est in these two great departments of the Society's work. The admission will be free. Copies of the schedule of prizes can be had on application to William P. Rich. Secretary, Horticultural Hall, Boston. COLUMBUS FLORISTS' CLUB. Last Tuesday evening the last regu- lar meeting for September was held at our rooms in Iroquois Hall. Presi- dent Stephens and Secretary McKellar had charge of the meeting; all the other ofBcers were on hand. There was a large amount of business to be dis- posed of. Amongst other matters, the question of increasing the annual dues was discussed at length, resulting in .t committee, consisting of Woodrow, Faxon and Wedemeyer, being chosen to investigate and report at the next meeting. Vice-President Curry was appointed to award the prizes for the best school gardens. The perennial question of better quarters for the club again revived. Our members are now In real earnest and something must be done. McKellar and Faxon were em- powered to find a suitable club room. Another active member was added to our rolls in the person of Edward Hel- frich, who is the florist and gardener at the Imbecile Institution. As the annual election of officers takes place the last meeting in October, nomina- tions will be in order at the next meeting. M. B. Faxon and Guy H. Woodrow addressed the club on eco- nomic questions of management, and a discussion followed. The next meet- ing will be Tuesday evening, October 2. SOCIETY OF AMERICAN FLORISTS AND ORNAMENTAL HORTI- CULTURISTS. Department of Plant Registration. Ceneral Park Nursery, Topeka, Kan- sas, submits for registration the fol- lowing cannas: Sunburst, a seedling of Souvenir de Antoine Crozy. Identical in foliage and habit with its parent. Bloom dif- fers in that there is no yellow edging, but large yellow blotches on the under side. The flower is large, bright crim- son in color, and truss is rigidly up- right. Topeka. a seedling of Charles Hen- derson. Foliage very heavy and glau- cous, habit extremely sturdy, compact and robust. Bloom larger than Hen- derson, color rich crimson with dis- tinct bright yellow shading along the lower edge of staminodia. WM. J. STEWART, Secretary. PASADENA GARDENERS' ASSO- CIATION. The regular meeting of the Pasadena Gardeners' Association was held on September 14 in the G. A. R. hall. Vice-President John Blake occupied the chair. This was one of the most interesting meetings of the season. Otto Heutchy, who has just returned from a trip to Europe, gave a very in- teresting talk upon his travels and what was doing over the seas. The meeting was well attended. The sec- retary stated that the Spring Flower Show had proved a complete success in every way. and the interest evinced l)y exhibitors and visitors alike showed that the efforts of the association towards the encouragement of horti- culture and floriculture were appre- ciated and was a source of much satis- faction to the promoters of the ex- hibition. The report showing that there is still money on hand for the building up of another show, it was finally decided to hold one early in the spring of 1907. HERBERT E. GEORGE. AMERICAN CARNATION SOCIETY. Carnation Registered. By Dailledouze Bros., Flatbush, N. Y. "Welcome," a pink sport of Mrs. T. W. Liawson, the color of a Brides- maid rose. Identical with its parent excepting in color and calyx which seldom bursts. Color and habit per- manently fixed; now in its fourth year. N. B. This variety is registered provisionally and subject to the ap- proval of the .fudges at the show in Toronto, Canada, next January. ALBERT M. HBRR, Lancaster, Pa. Secretary, The clambake, which has become an annual feature with the Dutchess County Horticultural Society (N. Y.), was given under the auspices of W. C. Russell, manager of the Diedrich place, Millbrook, on the afternoon of Septem- ber 19th. Mr. Russell was assisted by Wm. Knauss, E. Lyman Brown and Robert Good of the society. AMERICAN POMOLOGICAL SOCIETY. The Kansas City meeting of this great national society was one of the most notable in its history. It wa.s held in the heart of the rapidly-de- veloping middle west, and was at- tended by a representative gathering of noted ixsmologists from all parts of the country. It follows that an in- teresting and valuable report is the lesult. This report was distributed to all members in good standing by Secretary John Craig, of Ithaca, N. Y., early in September. It is available to all who become members of the organi- zation. It is made \ip of three princi- pal divisions. First, a record of th& papers presented and discussions which followed during the three days' sessions. Second, a valuable chapter giving the horticultural history of six of the states of the southwest — ab- solutely new historical data. Third, the reports of the standing commit- tees of the society, including one on inspection of apples; one on score- card judging; and the exceedingly comprehensive report of the general fruit committee which authoritatively depicts the condition of the fruit in- dustry in all its phases in every state in the union as well as the newer de- pendencies and the provinces of Canada. Membership in this national society is open to amateur and pro- fessional fruit growers alike. The president is L. A. Goodman, Kansas City, Mo.; L. R. Taft, Agricultural College, Mich.; secretary, John Craig, Ithaca. N. Y. THE TORONTO GARDENERS' AND FLORISTS' ASSOCIATION. This association held their regular monthly meeting in St. George's hall, September 18, with a large attendance. Reports of representatives to the Ontario florists' exhibition to be held in Massey hall, November 6-10 indicate that this will be the most successful chrysanthemum show ever held in Canada. The famous Black Dike Band of Lancashire, England, has been pro- cured at great expense and will play twice each day and one-way first-class fare has been secured on the railways. T. Manton gave a very interesting address on "The Summer Care of Orchids in our Climate" and showed plants of Cattleya Trianae and labiata. He advised growing them outside from June to September first, with only a slat covering to break the strong rays of the sun, constant syringing with rain or soft water, and a potting com- post of leaf soil and crocks with a bit of fern root on the surface for the top root to cling to. An interesting discussion followed. The association is already beginning to get a hustle on for the visit of the American Carnation Society in Janu- ary. A committee of three or four from each of the horticultural societies in. Toronto will form a board of man- agement and entertainment, and the event promises to be a memorable one. E. P. COLLINS. Secy. September 29, 1906 H OKTICULTURE 34 S ASSO- NATIONAL NUT-GROWERS' CIATION. Our association bids fair lo increase in aiembei-ship and usefulness. lOvery generously inclined member slioiikl aid in encouraging our people to learn the art of propagating and growing nut trees. Nut growing is destined to bring more wealth and happiness to tie South than ever}' other industry. In the cause of this special line o£ horticulture, let us appeal to every person who has succeeded in growing nut trees to join our association, and contribute their mite to the common store of knowledge of this art of pro- pagating and growing nuts. The world is calling for these de- licious fruits, so well adapted to our soil and climate, and our people are famishing for knowledge to aid in growing them. All who wish to contribute to the general prosperity of the most favored people on earth should cast their lot in this engaging work, become mem- bers of the association by sending two dollars to the secretary-treasurer. Dr. J. F. Wilson, at Poulan, Ga.. and as far as practicable, attend the session of our fifth annual convention at Scranton, Miss., Oct. 31 to Nov. 2, 19116. E. W. KIRKPATRICK. President. CLUB AND SOCIETY NOTES. The New London County Horticul- tural Society (Conn.) held an exhibi- tion of dahlias, asters, etc., on Septem- ber 22d. The annual chrysanthemum exhibi- tion of the Lenox Horticultural So- ciety will be held in Town Hall, Lenox, October 24, 25. A. N. Pierson of Cromwell. Conn., and A. J. Sloper of New Britain, made notable exhibits of plants and flowers at the fair of the Berlin Agricultural Society (Conn). An increasing interest was shown in the flower show at Orange, Mass., on September 12, and it is hoped that the result will be the formation of a horticultural society at an early date. The Illinois State Florists' Associa- tion are sending out to the florists in the State a circular reminding them of the floral display at the State Fair, September 28 to October 6, and solic- iting their interest to make it a suc- cess. The fourth annual exhibition of the Huntington Horticultural and Agricul- tural Society (N. Y.) held on Septem- ber 20 was most successful in every department. The judges were G. T. Powell of Ghent, Alex. McKenzie and E. V. Titus of Glen Cove. The Westmount Horticultural As- sociation, Westmount, Que., an ama- tion on September 7, and the display teur organization, held its first exhibi- of autumn flowers, foliage plants and ferns was very encouraging for the success of future exhibition.s. The officers of the association are: Pres., J. T. Lockhart; secretary. H. .1. Ross. The judges were C. A. Smith, Lachine; Joseph Bennett and John Walsh of Montreal. A MEMORIAL WREATH. This beautiful wreath of laurel, cycas leaves, and dark purple asters, was the offering of the Columbus Florists' Club, as a tribute to the memory of our late president, at the unveiling of the Mckinley memorial monument by Mrs. Nicholas Long- worth. These ceremonies took place at Columbus, Ohio, Friday, Sept. 14, 1906. The committee from the club In charge of the matter were: Messrs Albert Knopf, Guy H. Woodrow, and M. B. Faxon. NORTH SHORE CHAT. Eagle Rock, the new residence of H. C. Frick at Prides Crossing, will occupy a prominent position among the fine estates which line the north shore of Massachusetts from Beverly Cove to Magnolia. George Vinus, formerly with W. H. Myers, Cambridge, Eng., and later with J. B. Chambers, Leeds- dale, Penn., is the gardener under whose direction all work in the horti- cultural department of the establish- ment is being carried on. Thirty carloads of shrubs have been planted. Levels for lawns and drives have been radically changed, large trees have been moved and rocks and ledges blasted out. In front of the house which overlooks the sea, a tropical flower garden will be insti- tuted. Greenhouses, which will take in practically the whole ran.u'e of fruit. flowers and vegetables grown under glass, are to be built. Although Mr. Vinus is somewhat solicitous as to how the hybrid rhododendrons that are massed in an irregular line at the back of the lawn and are an important feature of the landscape scheme, will pass through their first winter, work in his depart- ment is progressing along satisfactory lines and Eagle Rock will soon be- come one of New England's most stalely homes. * The improvements, contemplated and in progress, upon the ground of L. B. Bemis at Beverly Farms, have made the services of a competent gar- dener necessary, and James Davey formerly with M. J. Connolly at J. B. Thomas' has been engaged for the position. W. A. Maguire formerly with A. C. Littlefield of Dorchester has taken the place of Mr. Bourne as gardener for Q A Shaw, .fr.. at Prides Crossing. 3U HORTICULTURt. September 29, 1906 SEEDSMEN AND CIVIC IMPROVE- MENT. Address bv J. Horace McFarland, Presi- dent American Civic Association, be- fore ttie American Seed Trade Association, Toledo, Ohio, June 26, 1906. Civic improvement is a phrase which makes but a vague impression on many minds. There may arise a thought of ash cans and garbage re- ceptacles, a memory of women's work and worry over unpleasant conditions long endured, a feeling that civic work is a sort of philanthropic diversion, akin to foreign missionary effort. Few consider interest in the improvement of home and national living conditions as a business matter, and there are not many who are ready to give It more than a passing thought, uncon- nected with the incurring of any ex- pense. To the fact that there are a tew who willingly interest themselves in civic improvement the organization for which I speak owes its existence, and that this few tends to become many I am glad to testify. The growing ap- preciation of the great business im- portance of securing the best possible conditions of city living, both in re- spect to administration and as to physical details, is most encouraging. That an organized body of active busi- ness men such as this should be will- ing to consider the relation of its mem- bers to civic improvement is further deeply significant of the wholesome trend of the times. Let me briefly define civic improve- ment as now imderstood, in order that our consideration may proceed upon a rational basis. We of the American Civic Association hold that our work has to do with making America at least as beautiful and as clean about the habitations of man as it was be- fore civilization unthinkingly defiled it. Upon this simple basis there is a con- siderably varied structure of definite detail which I may but mention in due course, first seeking to firmly establish the premise. That the forests and plains, the mountains and meadows of America were originally most beautiful and completely sanitary needs no argu- ment. That as man has subdued the natural features to his necessity and his profit he has generally disregarded both beauty and sanitation any one can prove for himself, who will in his mind's eye contrast the remaining bits of untouched nature with the grime and garbage and ugliness that beset us so considerably in most of our cities. That as wealth has given to some, and humanitarian thought to others, a tendency toward desiring beauty in living conditions, we have begun to make, in the words of Will- lam Morris, "the habitations of man at least as beautiful as those of the beasts." is entirely obvious. That this interest in clean and beau- tiful surroundings is the duty of all, and that it tends to the moral, spirit- ual, physical and financial benefit of all, is by no means so fully recognized. If it was, back yards would soon cease to be nasty, factories would be clean and sightly, cities would be smokeless, poleless and harmoniously beautiful. billboards would become but a hateful memory, while parks and playgrounds would multiply much faster than the more expensive policemen, hospitals and criminal courts they tend to dis- place. It the economy of beauty and cleanliness was recognized, at least a part of the many millions of Ameri- can money now annually spent in a definite though unconscious search for urban beauty in foreign lands would remain at home, because home would satisfy rather than depress, and our own land become in turn a place of pilgrimage for other reasons than those of mere bigness and enterprise. WTien we become economically wise enough to place a commercial value upon civic as well as natural beauty, our cities will come to have harmoni- ous architecture as well as fabulous magnificence, and Niagara, the White Mountains, the Yosemite and the Yellowstone will be in no more danger of greedy desecration than the Alps or the Sistine Madonna. No one of us stands tor sordid ugli- ness about his own home, yet collec- tively we have created and do yet en- dure the waste of city ugliness about the streets and the public places. I5ach one guards the inside of his own home against the intrusion of un- pleasant things that may offend the nose, the eye and the ear, but I sus- pect that there may be among the ex- cellent gentlemen before me some one who is not guiltless of thrusting upon his neighbor outdoors the noisy bill- board he would not want in or close to his personal habitation! When we realize that we are con- stantly surrounded on all sides by the conditions of government, good or bad, that we have created for ourselves, and that we maintain, whether for welfare or otherwise, as we see fit, the personal responsibility of every citi- zen becomes alarming. By an arrange- ment of financing called insurance, we provide for the payment of certain sums, collected from all who partici- pate, to each other in the event of death or other contingencies. When enough of us neglect to look after our insurance interests, trouble comes to us and to those whose malfeasance we have long condoned. By an ar- rangement of franchises and financing called government, we provide our- selves at wholesale rates with police and fire protection, paved and lighted streets, water to drink, schools for our children, and sometimes parks for ourselves. "tVTien enough of us neglect to look after our governmental inter- ests, we are all served less well than we like, and ugliness increases in the land; whereupon we foolishly blame our servants whom we have some- times encouraged in their carelessness and venality, and cry "Graft, Graft!" By an arrangement between the skill of the grower and the skill of the seller, seeds are produced on contract and sold to the public. If the seller Is careless and the grower does not "rogue" the crop, thei-e is trouble and loss impending for some one. But, then, the seller blames himself for carelessness, as he should, and next year inspects his crops more carefully. Is there any real difference between insurance, government and seed-grow- ing? I can see none, in the essentials, and in each instance neglect is paid for more or leas painfully Why not, then, "rogue" the government, as we have the seed-growers and the insur- ance companies, and thus get what we pay for, full value, full weight, full measure? Because we have not done this, in respect to government, there is now need for civic improvement, and this need is worth attention by all litizens, for all are affected, all con- rerned. Seedsmen particularly have a rela- tion to civic improvement, aside from their position as more than average good citizens. They deal in commo- dities that are involved in the move- ment for better conditions in cities. Each seedsman has it in his power to foster a modern educational facility which is doing much for the cities in which it has been introduced, while at the same time actually making busi- ness in the seed trade. I refer to the es- tablishment of children's gardens, sometimes as an adjunct to the schools and sometimes as a purely philan- thropic effort of organizations or of individuals. How many of the adult citizens of Toledo, for example, know wheat, oats, rye upon sight? It is not so many years since I employed a capable artist in New York City to make a design in which the beautiful and graceful Iilant of the maize, or corn, was in- cluded. When the design came to me, it showed ears of corn growing from the tips of the stalk! The artist had no corn to observe, and had never had that intimate opportunity to know about it which every boy in the two hundred and twenty-eight who are this very afternoon engaged in the Yonkers Garden School has! These lively boys, won from the gutter and the slums, know beans as well as corn, and they grow cabbage that would meet the seedsman's ideal, sometimes. The Yonkers Garden School is only one among an increasing number I might describe. It is not a vacation garden. It opens as early as the ground can be worked, and continues until frost. The grand woman who has inspired and financed this good work writes me thus: "You will be interested to know that approximately one-half of our garden school boys are starting home gardens, and that many girls come up to the gardens to see how their brothers work, and to plant gardens for themselves at home." Now, can any seedsman sug- gest that this Yonkers effort is not worth while, or that it does not direct- ly stimulate the use of seeds? The testimony is that many a back yard has given up its tin cans and trash to admit rows and beds of vegetables and flowers; that numei-ous vacant lots have been put to use in growing crops other than unpleasant weeds. Obvi- ously, too, it is not only the present stimulation of the seed business that counts, but the production of scores and hundreds of practical gardeners among the boys and girls who are to 1" the men and women of a few years hence. Will these garden school- trained children altogether give up planting, sowing and reaping when they possess homes of their own? Hardly! In Cleveland, fostered by the splen- didly organized Home Gardening Asso- ciation of that city, a superb work has tieen done and is proceeding. Indeed, the school authorities have now made i-ardening a part of the school work, i: eating the unique office of "Curator September 29, 1906 of School Gardens," and supplying facilities in connection with many- schools for intelligent gardening in struction. It was a great sishl to see, last October, the children ar organized garden work, under Miss Miller, the curator, at one of the schools. The home gardens there are even more important, and they have simply re- generated parts of that great city. In 1904 over 237.0U0 seed packets and bulbs were disposed of, at one cent each, by the Cleveland Homo Garden- ing Association. Think what an ex- tension of this over the country would mean in its infleuence on the present and future prosperity of your business, independent entirely of its influence on your taxes and the citizenship of your home cities! A single Washington seedsman sold 125.000 one-cent packets last year. In Boston and in Kansas City very large quantities were also disposed of, and there are those in this audience who could add largely to the list, I know. It may have been already noted that there is no suggestion that seeds be given away in this work with home, school or children's gardens. The earliest efforts in this line promptly proved that that which costs nothing is worth, in its ultimate effect, just about aa much. Therefore, all proper- ly organized movements now exact a minimum charge of one cent per packet, which is suiiicient, for the standard seeds used, to make the han- dling self-supporting. Investigation also proves that only these efforts have succeeded that are carefully or- ganized, so that the initial work of preparing the ground and sowing the seed is followed up patiently and per- sistently throughout the growing season. I have thus hinted only, without giv- ing details, at a possibility which con- nects proper civic interest for seeds- men with a great business propaganda. If every member of the American Seed Trade Association would under- take to foster in his own community this simple garden school idea, and would give it half as much attention as many of us devote to partisan poli- tics, a distinct improvement would rapidly proceed, and the extended use of seeds would be greatly fostered. Let no one think that this work will interfere with retail sales to an appre- ciable extent. The people who get these penny packets of staple seeds are not regular seed buyers, but they tend to become such, with success. The American Civic Association has a department of children's gardens, presided over by a most capable ex- pert. This department is ready to aid those who want to undertake this good work. I am not ashamed to hint that every member of this great organiza- tion of seedsmen could do nothing bet- ter for his home community, his civic conscience and his real business inter- ests than to assume sustaining mem- bership in the American Civic Asso- ciation as a preliminary to beginning organized and active garden school work for 1907. HORTICULTURE 345 A FINE A-STER. W. R. Boody has leased a tract of land in York, Me., to which he in- tends to move his greenhouses now located in Northwood. N. H. Mr. Boody located in York last spring and finds there opportunities for a grow- ing business. The illustration herewith shows a field of F. A. Conway & Co.'s improved white aster which we have received from Indianapolis, where this flower has made a good record this season as a first-class fiorists' variety in every respect. CONCERNING EXPRESS RATES. The reference in HORTICULTURE and other horticultural papers con- cerning the attitude of the express companies in not showing any disposi- tion to relieve the nursery and florist trade and other shippers of the ap- parently excessive and onerous ex- press charges, especially for local service, should attract wide attention, and call for effective action by every man having his own affairs as well as the business of the country at heart. While competition is forcing plant- ing material and its products to closer prices, the express companies now in a position of overbearing monopoly, demand and collect these burdensome and increased charges, with a result, that while the prices of the nursery- men and florists are being forced oown, the stocks and securities of the ex- press companies, based on the enor- mously increased earnings, are by leaps and bounds advancing. The recent contest between the manage- ment, and the minority stockholders of the Wells Fargo Company, demand- ing an increase in the dividend to 12 or 16 per cent, and bringing out in this discussion, the fact as to the enor- mous surplus of millions of dollars already accumulated by the express company over and above the S per cent, dividends hertofore paid on a largely inflated or watered capital, indicates the need of action by the public to protect itself from the excessive charges noted The condition was perhaps well de- scribed in a statement accredited to Mr. John Wanamaker, based upon his practical experience as Postmaster General, viz: that "there are four reasons why the demand of the people for postal reform and a proper reduc- tion in the parcel postal rates on third and fourth class mail matter have not been complied with. "The first reason is the Adams Ex- press Company. "The second reason is the American Express Company. "The third reason is the United States Express Company, and the fourth reason is the Wells Fargo Express Company." This quotation may not be exact, but it gives in substance the view accredited to former Postmaster General Wanamaker. In the present awakening for bet- ter civic and legislative conditions, if every nurseryman and florist would. nn the assembling of Congress see or write a forceful letter to his repre- sentative in Congress, and to the senator from his State, and this plan should be generally followed, there would soon be relief, notwithstanding the opposition of the interested corporations. NEWS NOTES. Meyers Bros., florists, were among the losers in the recent collapse of the McClain building, 11th av. and 14th street, Martinsburg, Pa. R. N. Burt of the Goshen Floral Co., Goshen, Ind., has purchased the stock and greenhouse of A. J. Santschi. and will move them to West Pike street. R. Engelman & Son, of Pittsfleld, Mass., have purchased five acres of land for planting purposes. They in- tind to build several large greenhouses in the spring and extend their whole- sale business. The McRoberts greenhouses at Gov- anstown have been leased by the man- agers of The Fernery, Baltimore, Md. A. C. Jennings, formerly connected with the T. Eaton Co.. has opened a new flower store at 123 W. King St, Toronto. Canada. 346 /i O R T I C U L T U R K Septeml>er 29, 1906- SEED TRADE TOPICS, Mr. Edward Dungau. manager for Wm. Henry Maule is now in California and it is said liis business is to find onion seed. It was reported last weelv in Pliiladelphia that Mr. Howard Earl, manager for W. Atlee Burpee & Co., was about to leave for the Pacific Coast, on the same errand. Now if any one out there is trying to hide onion seed, and has not found a cave near the summit of Mount Hood, he had better surrender at discretion, as these two gentlemen can smell onions or onion seed from afar, and once they are on the trail, nothing can throw them off, and they will surely get what they are after. Speal as to quantity, but the qualities differ greatly. Good heavy seed is in brisk de- ma I'll" and will maintain its prices. Fes- tuca heterophylla (Various leaved Fescue) and Festuca rubra (Red Fescuei of genu- ine 'lerman growth are harvi sted only In. smallest quantities. Qualities are fair and prices will be about same as last year. New Zealand produce is quoted at very high figures and a perfect failure Is re- ported. Ibdcus lanatus promises well both as to quality and quantity. Loliuni perenne and itallcum English and Iialhin Ryegrass). According lo reports received from the centres of production a goed full crop of fine quality is expected, but of lighter bushel-weight than In the past season. Prices will likely be same as la.st year, perhaps even somewhat lower, but much depends upon the weather yet during the next fortnight. I'halaiis arundinacea (Reed like Canary Grass) has in our district not .succeeded well, better in the North and will proba- Itly maintain last year's prices. I'hleuiu i'ratensc (Timothy). Specula- tors have_ early in the season ab-eady made tin ]>rices rise, pretending a short crop on ■lie, milt of a reduced acreage and enor- niou.s drought; we shall see. if this was justilied. In Germany it looks as if the result is going to be a good one, and in such case, and if the prices are not too- higli. no doubt German seed will be pre- ferred to American. I'oa nemoralis (Wood Meadow Grass) a •ledlnni crop; qualities turn out very dif- ferent, so that good heavy seed is not ublaliiabic much below last year's prices. Under such circumstances the purctiaslng is rather dith'-ult, and it is probable that this favorite grass, cleaned up to the dif- ferent grades, cannot be sold below last year's prices. Poa trlvialis (Rough stalked Meadow Grass) has given in the North a good yield both as to quality and quantit.y and prices for this valued grass will not be higher than last year. < 'lover and Agricultural seeds. Trlfoli- um pratense (Ited clover). Reports on the European crop are confiicting, but In face of the fact that stocks arc perfectly cleared out, very low prices cannot be expected, even if the crops w-111 turn out satisfactory. Trifollum repeiis (White Clover) a good yield as tu quantity, but quality could often be better. Market Is ver.y quiet, owing to buyers holding back, aiul prices will rule lower yet th;in last year. Trlfolium hybridum (Alslke) has done well both In America and In European cen- tres of production and Is quoted cheaper than last year. Qualities are good. Trifo- llum Incarnatum (Crimson Clover) In both France and the Austrian and German dis- tricts had a large yield, so that the high opening prices could not be maintained, but had to be reduced before aii.v im- portant transactions were concluded. French grown seed was generall.v pre- ferred, because it was not materiall.v dearer but much better than Austrian seed. Lotus villosus and corniculatus (Small and coarse grained Bird's foot Trefoil) a medium crop. Meilicago lupulina (Trefoil) a good re- sult and prices lower than last .year. Medicago satlva (Tjueerne) promises well in Italy, but it said to have suffered In i''ranee' considerably from drought, so that the l*rovince will only have a weak medi- um crop— nothing can be said as yet about q lality. There will be a good average crop of Turkestan Alfalfa. .\iithyllis vnlneraria (Kidney Vetch) Is offered already in quantities from Austria: no information can be had yet from France. Iledysarum onobrychis (Sainfoin) was saved under very unfavorable conditions; samples received so far ,show a dark color. All average yield Is expected. Prospects for Iledysaruiii bifera (Sainfoin, 2 cuts) are ri^lxirted from France to be r;itlier bad: considerable drought has damaged the growth. September 29, 1906 HORTICULTURE 347 VEGETABLES for FORCING Our Famous Specialties Rawson's Hot = house Cucumber " " Lettuce " Crumpled Leaf Lettuce Scarlet Conical Radish Pkt, .13 .10 .10 .0.5 Oi. .60 .40 .40 .10 4 Oz. Lb. $1.50 §6.00 I.IO 4.00 1.10 ■ 4.00 .30 1.00 W. W. RAWSQN & CO., 5 Union St., Boston, Mass. ANNOUNCEMENT HJ.-iLMAR HARTMANN of the firm of HJALMAR HARTMANN & CO., Copenhagen, Denmark, Wholesale Growers and Specialists in Danish Cauliflower and Cabbage Seed begs to inform the Seed Trade that he is now on his annual visit to the Stales and invites correspondence. Address, 31 BARCLAY STREET, NEW YORK FARQUHAR'S Famous Cyclamen The Finest Crown Farquhar's Giant White Farquhar's Giant Pink Farquhar's Giant Blood Red Farquhar's Giant Crimson And twelve others Farquhar's Columbian Prize Mixed Per 1000 Seeds SIO Per 100 Seeds $1.25 Per pkt. 75c. R. & J. FARQUHAR & GO. 6 & 7 S. MARKET STREET, BOSTON FOR PROMPT SHIPMEINT — FULL LINE High Grade French Bulbs Joseph Breck & Sons Corp. 4r-54 NO. MARKET ST., BOSTON. MASS. Burpee's Seeds PHILADELPHIA Blue List of Wholesale Prices mailed only to those who plant for profit. C UV niauv nifni ■■»•.. * < « c c « 4 « I « *. MY GIANT CYCLAMEN ARE AHEAD IN GROWTH AND FLOWERS Bloodred. Carmine, Pink, Purewhite. White with Carmine Eye, Each color separate. Tr. Pkt. $i oo. looo seeds, $6.00. An even mixture of the above 5 colors, Tr. Pkt. 75c.; 1000 seeds, $5 00, Silver Leaved New Hybrids Wlihsemidniible flowers. Tr. Pkt. ,f i.oo; 1000 -ecds, $10.00. Snowball New. the real purewhite and largest in existen.e. Tr. Pkt. $t.oo; 1000 seeds, $5.00. For larger quantities. Special Quotations G. V. ZANGEN, Seeds^n, HOBOKEN. N. J. Vick's Bulbs GIVE SATISFACTION Hyacinths, Tulips, Crocus, Daffodils, Lilies. A large and varied assortment. Send for our Catalogue. James Vick's Sons, Rochester, N. Y. Vegetable Plants SWEET POTATO, CABBAGE, TOMATO, PEPPER, CELEfTV All kinds of Vegetable Plants. Best Plants, Lowest Prices. Can ship direct by all express companies insuring low express rates. Write for Prices. .Send list ol your needs in Vegetable Plants and %ve will give you special ov prici? PLAtWFIELD NURSERY, Plainfield, Indiana hornet Tomato Those who forcP tomatoes should givo "Comet" a trial. This variety has been the talk ol ^ardener^ around Boston the past .season, rho.se who have seen it growing de- clare there's iiolhine to compare with it. Seed. $S 00 per oz. WILLIAM SIM, Cliftondale, Mass. Lilies, Japanese Plants BAMBOO STAKES Cabbage Worms The Yokohama Nursery Co., Ltd. 3t Barclay Street, New York Killed by lightly dusting with HAnnOND'S SLUG SHOT PULVERIZED J SHEEP MANURE: SHEEP MANURE Kiln dried and pulverized. No weeds or bad odors. Helps nature hustle. I'or garden, lawn, trees, shrubs, fruits and bouse plants. Seed Trade only BARENBRUG, BURGERS & CO. ARNHEH, HOLLAND, and PHILADELPHIA, U.S.A. Wholesale growers and exporters ol CRESTED DOGSTAIL, FIORIN, SWEET VERNAL and all FANCY GRASSES .Sole Agent for U. S. and Canada, Q. C. WAT50N Dobson BIdg,, 9th & Market Sts., PHILA. Who will be glad to send samples and prices on application. QUALITY SEED yunki I I PLANT SEND rOR OATALOdUE. ARTHUR T. BODDINQTON :»4t WMt 14th St., New Tork. MAKERS of PURE CULTURE TISSUE COLUMBIA, fllflSKA, BOHEMia MUSHROOM =SPAWN = Prcsh .Spawn Alway.son hand. WRITE FOR PRICES. COCHRAN MUSHROOM I SPAWN CO. 91 I CHEMICAL BLDO. ST. LOUIS. MO For Pamphlet write to Fishkill-on-Hudson, N. Y. Sold by Seedsmen Look through the Buyers' Directory and Ready Reference Guide. You wlll< find some good offers there also. ■348 HORTICULTURE September 29, 1906 NEWPORT NEWS AND TRADE NOTES. Business has quieted considerable during the past week. Many cottagers have departed, but a good deal of quiet -entertaining is yet going on and the florists are faring about as well as usual at this time of the year. The weather conditions have been unfavorable to the seasonable maturity <3t some kinds of outdoor flowers, es- pecially dahlias, the supply of rne kinds most in demand being totally in- adequate. Now that the demand tas fallen off. dahlias are not only plenti- ful but they are also of very fine qual- ity. Of gardenias the supply was fully equal to the demand, at prices hardly -up to the standard of former years. Hot-house fruit paid the growers well this year. .lames McLeish, who grows more hot-house fruit than any one else in Newport, reports a very satisfactory season, with prices for grapes fully as good as last year, nec- tarines higher in price and scarcer, but the demand and price declining a trifle on peaches. Among the visitors to the New Bed- ford Horticultural Society's recent ex- hibition were Messrs. James and Colin Robertson and David Mcintosh. James Robertson, in the face of strong competition, captured in all seven prizes, five of which were firsts for dahlia blooms. The Newport \isitors -were very favorably impressed with the exhibits seen at New Bedford, the dahlias especially being much superior to those on exhibition recently at New- port. In fact it was considered doubt- ful if the quality of the New Bedford dahlias had ever been exceeded any- where in New England. The commer- cial growers, of whom there are many, turned out with very large exhibits, making the competition in all classes close and exciting for the exhibitors. This society, by the improvement no- ticeable in the exhibits over that of last year, is doing a good work, and the good feeling easily discernible among the members augurs well for its future. The Newport visitors, in addition to some of them enjoying the bountiful hospitality of the society, had the pleasure of being taken in hand by Mr. J. P. Rooney, gardener for Mrs. Frederick Grinnell. Every- thing on the place showed the indus- try and painstaking of the gardener during his long years of work on this place. After a thorough inspection of the grounds and greenhouses, the vis- itors were entertained with refresh- ments at Mr. Rooney's home «; The park commissioners are endeav- oring to have the appropriation for the care of the parks materially increased and placed in the control of the com- mission. At present responsibility for expenditures and the proper perform- ance of the work Is somewhat indefi- nitely fixed. Mr. Alfred Emerich, representing Messrs. Vilmorin-Andrieux & Co., Paris, Prance, arrived in New York the early part of this week, and will make his usual business trip through the United States and Canada. His New York address will be, care H, Frank Darrow, 26 Barclay street. LILLIUM HARRISII m Azore Islands Special Offer FREE FROM DISEASE. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED 6x7, per 100, $5.50; $50.00 per 1000; case containinK 350 at thousand rate. Our latest Fall Wholesale Catalogue no.' ready. Send .;^ a list of your requiremetlts in bulbs for Special Prices. BULB IMPORTERS. 1018 Market St., HENRY F. MICHELL CO PHILflOELPHIA, PA CATALOGUES RECEIVED. Champion City Greenhouses. Spring- field, O. Fall trade list "for nursery- men and dealers only." Lists a gen- eral line of plants, tender and hardy. John Lewis Childs, Floral Park. N. Y. Trade price-list of gladioli, lilies and other bulbs and roots. Illustrated. Hoopes Brother and Thomas, West Chester, Pa. Semi-annual trade list of fruit and ornamental trees and shrubs. Arthur T. Boddington, New York Citv. Catalogue of bulbs and seeds. A profusely illustrated and most at- tractive production. The cover is unique and artistically appropriate— the work of an artist. P. J. Berckmans Co., Augusta, Ga. A handsome catalogue of good things. Rose Frau Karl Drushki occupies the position of honor on the first cover page and the beautiful Althaea Mee- hanii fills the back cover page. This catalogue marks the semi-centennial of this esteemed firm. H. F. Michell Co. Philadelphia. Re- tail and wholesale bulb catalogue for 190G. The first has a fine embossed cover showing Emperor narcissus in colors as frontispiece: the latter is full of good offers of indispensable bulbs and seeds that every florist should know about. Bridgeman's Bulbs and Seeds for 190C, New York City. Although the name does not appear on the catalogue, we know this to be the initial publica- tion of the young firm of Rickards Bros, that has recently come into con- trol of this long-established concern, eighty-two years' old and about thirty years' young. Bobbink & Atkins, Rutherford, N. J. Autumn catalogue of forcing bulbs, trees and shrubs for fall planting, etc. A practical list for the practical florist and planter. Eastern Nurseries, Jamaica Plain, Mass. 'U'holesale trade list for fall. 1900. One of the few really wholesale nursery catalogues listing the choicer ornamental trees and shrubs in quan- tity. F. 'Weinberg, Woodside, New York. Catalogue of import and export com- mercial cacti and other succulents. One of the most complete and correct lists of these specialties ever Issued, profusely illustrated. Schlegel & Fottler Co. Catalogue of Bulbs and Plants for Autumn. 190C. In contents and make up this is in the high class style characteristic of all the literature sent out by this house. Shatemuc Nurseries, Barrytown, N. Y. Shrubs and herbaceous plants for the garden border. A well-gotten-up list. Goossens & Hellemons, successors to C. Eschweiler, Oudenbosch, Hol- land. Wholesale list of hardy orna- mental and forest trees, evergreens and shrubs. August Rolker & Sons, New York City, are the American agents for this house. FALL GRASS ON THE LAWN, "E. M." in September 1st issue of HORTICULTURE, asks what readers have to say about ridding a large lawn ot what is known as fall grass. It is certainly a nuisance and a great detriment to any lawn whether large or small. Here is a little story which may be interesting in this connection. A few years ago it was noticed on the large lawn of P. A. B. Widener that where the automobile lawn mower did the work, accompanied with its heavy roller, no fall grass grew, but wherever the hand mowers had to be used where the larger mower could not reach this lawn pest grew in abundance. This information is given for what it may be worth. Certain it is that on small lawns it is out of the question to use an automobile lawn mower, but would it not pay to use a heavy roller freely? It is the heavy roller compact- ing the soil which, I believe, acts as a l)reventive in some way. Fall grass does not grow to any extent in the shade and it is always more plentiful in a wet season. Mowing twice a week, I think, keeps it somewhat in subjection and stops it from seeding to some extent, but, when we want to be sure of getting rid of it, Mr. Hat- field's method of pulling it up by hand is the only practical remedy. EDWIN LONSDALE. Sept. 4, 1906. James J. Curran, formerly with the r. S. Cut Flower Co., and later with the Brant & Nne Co., has taken the establishment of J. Shartzer, Salem, Va., and will conduct the business on his own account on and after October 1. The place comprises 40.000 square feet of glass in good condition, four acres of land, dwelling, etc. Soil and water are all right and smokeless coal yards are close alongside. Mr. Cur- ian's son-in-law has taken a position with him as rose grower. THOS. J. GREY & CO. Freeh Flower, Farm and Garden Seeds, New Mushroom Spawn. Kxlra quality — Frenrh, Japan and I>ntch Kulhs. A full line of Aeri- cnltural .Machinery and Repair* 32 South Market St., Boston SEND FOB CAIALOOnE K 6 cover two flames Sl.liS each C X b cover twn frames »l.?.5e»ch STRAW MftTS BURLAP MATS W. Elliott & Sons 20I FULTON ST., N. Y. September 29, 1906 HORTICUUTURi: 34» 'ee Ready and Start Your Fall Business Early with THE Florist Supply House of America. « ^ „*„„i, t.^anc ^n.mnit^tf^ OiiT fifiw Fr*»nrh I Xm€tr\can\ Immortelle i {no r. • i^rr ,.„ oil ctA-.m..ra Our stock kccps Complete. Our new French (American Immortelle '*r!;t^r^an CO orf^d sues from ^^^ New rtaskets, all si/.es and shapes. Our new tone wreath*, »'' ^" "^%^"P,.^'^j^ "LJV JtoVe. A Trial is all that you will need. New effects and "^"V^ fi.^n in fLr^ water orCf paper crepe po< covers, all si/.es. Twig hampers and baskets combinations 'J'*^"%^^^^^\P''?^|^ '^Xves- We have them in unlimited quantities No goods carce'^Uh"U!''Freshlh?pmenTs"areTrfving weekly. New cycas leaves, gycas wreaths statice wreath^. Magnolia Oreen and Brown wreaths, Ruscus wreaths, green moss wreaths and other good sellers you ma\ want. Order Too Small For Our Prompt Attention. None Too Large For Our Capacity. Our catalogue, 'tis free. BAYERSDORFER & CO., 56 N, 4th St., Philadelphia. THE FLORIST SUPPLY HOUSE OF AMERICA. ^ I A VISIT TO WHITE MARSH, MD. On the 19tli inst. a party of about twenty of the members of the Wash- ington Florists Club, at the invitation of Messrs. R. Vincent & Sons, made a visit to their establishment at White Marsh, about 16 miles outside of Bal- timore. The occasion was the dahlia show, which has become an annual feature at this establishment. We had the pleasure of finding among the guests horticulturists from Baltimore, Philadelphia, New York, Boston and many other places throughout the countrv, and I can say that no one present could have left without feel- ing that they had been highly repaid by the magnificent exhibition. Upon arrival we were ushered into the large packing shed about 250 by 50 feet in dimensions. And here let me say that no more magnificent spec- tacle in the way of floral exhibition or displav have I ever witnessed. On each side of the building we had a con- tinuous bank of dahlias, arranged in wet moss in small boxes about two by three feet, the front of the boxes hid- den bv foliage, a backing of greens forming a backgiound. Two hundred and sixtv-five varieties of dahlias were thus exhibited, each arranged in a huge bank by itself, thus showing to best advantage all the separate varie- ties. Down the center of the room there was a long table about eight feet wide, which was also banked with the flowers, leaving on either side a space of about two feet, where a cloth was laid and luncheon served to the S"ests. After luncheon had been serve^d Mr. Vincent, in a brief speech, extended to his guests a cordial welcome, which was responded to by Mr. Peter Bisset. president of the Washington Florists Olub. Short speeches were also made by Patrick O'Mara, Kdwin Lonsdale, Wm F. Gude, J. J. Perry and Chas. A Seybold, also by H. J. Pf"er|on/.f the Maryland Experimental Station and T. B. Svmons of the Maryland State Horticultural Society. After this all the guests dispersed trom the building and went out in all directions to view the dahlias growing in the fields After spending an hour or so at this, they returned to the buildings and were refreshed with ice cream and "^^Mr Vincent has a farm here of 400 acres, in the centre a magnificent gar- den His residence is surrounded by beautiful trees and shrubbery and Iving about the place in angleb and out about one-quarter of a mile are the homes of his three sons and daughters. Here together they all toil in this business, which is large enough for them to support many other fami- lies living on the farm. It Is an edu- cation to any man in any business who will visit this place and ponder oyer the work which has been and is being done. Emerson said. "A man may get in the center of a forest and build a mouse trap, and if he does it well enough the people will find their way through the forest to come to him for it " This is literally the case here, tor when Mr. Vincent started it was in the center of a forest. Such a man as this is a public benefactor and in my opin- ion is worthv of a monument, which in this case will not be erected after he is dead, but is built already and stands a living testimony to his in- dustrv and courage. ^ Z. D. BLACKISTONE. Florists JOHN BREITMEYER'S —SONS— Cor. Miami and Gratiot Aves. DETROIT, MICH. Artistic Designs . . . High Grade Gut Blooms We cover all Michig.n points .nd good .ectioni of Ohio, Indiana and Canada Qeo7H. Cooke FLORIST Connecticut Avenue and L Street WASHINQTON. P. C. WASHINGTON, D. C. GUDE'S GUDE BROS.CO FLORISTS 121* F 9T.NV< vnABUiNOTOHDC Theodore Wilier FLORIST tong Distance Phones: Bell, Forest 56; Kinloch, Oelmar 20 1 4832 Delmar Boul. ST. LOUIS, MO. 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 Telegrmphlc orders forwarded to noj part of the United States, Canada, and an principal cities of Enrope. Ordera transferred or entrusted by the trade te car selection for delivery on ateam- ships or elsewhere receWe special attention. Telephone Calls, 340 and 341 38tli St. Cable Address, ALEXCOHNELL YOUNG & NUGENT 42 West 28 St.. NEW YORK "FLOWERS BY TELEGRAPH " B ^ir le E) s Flowers or Design Work DELIVERED IN AI-I-ANV AND VICINITY ON TEI.K.r.KArHIC ORDER. 11 NORTH PEARL ST., ALBANY, N.Y. samueiTmurray Florist Coates House Conservatory 10 ir BROADWAY, KANSAS CITY, Ud 1 Both 'Phonts 2670 Main FRED C. WEBER FLORIST ou^n^z^T ST. LOUIS, MO. Established 1873 Lone Distance Phone Bell LlndeU *76 350 HORTlCULTURi: September 29, 1906 ■miyv%iyvy%t¥yyvt/yyvy*/*fy*fyyy*ftyyvi0yyw*0yyy*i*i DAHLIAS The Best Stock coming to the Phila. Market . . . THE LEO NIESSEN CO. 7^0%^''^ 1217 Arch St., PHILA. store open from 7 A. M. to 8 P. M. on and after Sept, 24th. In writing adrertliers, menttoa HortlCBltnre •^AC^'C-'i.M^* .>C>'*-<.MU'*-<.>0'*'<30'*««>*'ts and supply dealers N. f . McCarthy, Manager 66 Pearl Street. BOSTON, MASS. Look through the Buyers' Directory and Ready Reference Guide. You will find some good offers there also. i EVERYTHING SEASONABLE IN g CUT FLOWERS* Wholesale C Florist m PHILADELPHIA X 8 P. M. 5 EDWARD REID 1 526 Ran stead Stcet, Stor* Cloaa CHAS. W. MckELAR 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 wrttlns adrertlseri, meatloa Hortlcaltar* WHOLESALE FLOWER MARKETS TRADE PRICES— Per 100— TO DEALERS ONLY CBICAGO September 18 ST. LOUIS I PHILik^ I BOSTOlt September 18 I September 24 I September 27 ROses Am. Beauty, Fan. & Sp Extra No. I " Lower grades Bride & 'Maid— Fan. & Sp " Ordinary Golden Gate, Fancy " Ordinary Liberty, Fancy ' Ordinary Richmond, Fancy " Ordinary Kaiserin , Carnot, Chatenay, F'ancy . *' " " Ordinary CARNATIONS Fancy Ordinary'. 20.00 12.00 8.00 3.00 5.00 •-■.00 5.00 a.oo 5.00 a.oo 5.00 3.00 5.00 2.00 25.00 15.00 lO.Oo 5.00 6.00 4.00 6.00 4.00 6.00 4.00 6.0U 4.00 6.00 4.00 15.00 10.00 6 00 3.00 3.00 3.00 to to to to to to to I . 50 to .75 to MISCELLANEOUS Chrysanthemums Cattleyas. .-• j 50.00 to Lilies 8.00 to Gladioli I a.oo to Asters i.oo to 3.00 Liiv o( the Valley — Dahlias Tuberoses Mignonette s.oo to Adiantum Cuneatum < .75 " Crowcanum i .00 Smilax 10.00 Aspira^us Plumosus, strings...... 35.00 " " & Spreneeri bunches 25.00 2.00 1.00 75-O0 10.00 5.00 2.00 4.00 a.oo 1.00 , 12.00 30.00 30.00 5.00 3.00 1.00 ■50 30. 00 0.50 8.00 5 00 4.00 a.oo 4.00 3.00 5-00 a.oo 5.00 a.oo 6.00 4.00 1.50 I.oo .50 to 35.00 25.00 1.50 2.00 3.0c 13.50 40.00 50 00 ao.oo 13. 00 8.00 3.00 4.00 I.oo 4.00 1.00 4.00 I.oo 4.00 I.oo 5.00 2.00 1.50 I.oo 15.00 10.00 500 6.00 i.oo 6.00 3,00 6.00 3.00 6.00 3.00 6.00 60.00 13. 00 3.00 •75 2.00 I.oo 3.00 1,00 1.50 15.00 35- 00 15.00 I.oo 4.00 2.00 16.00 8.00 4.00 I.oo 3.00 .50 3.00 ■50 3.00 .50 3.00 ■50 3 00 .50 I.oo •75 25.00 I3.00 6.00 2.00 6.00 a.oo 4.00 I.oo 6.00 3.00 6.00 a.oo 6.00 3.00 1.50 1.00 50.00 $•00 I.oo ■25 3.00 I.oo to 75-00 to 8.00 I.oo to .50 to II 00 to 12. 00 to to 3C.OO 10 3.00 1.50 5-<» 2.00 •50 a.oo I.oo 1.50 16.00 50.00 50.00 J.H.BUDL0NG street. CHICAGO. CUT FLOWERS 37-39 Randolph Street, CHICAGO. WHOLESALE Boses and Camations «»«■.,,.« . A Specialty 6R0WER Of September 29, 190G HORTICULTURE ■ ■^^'^^^ '■*"%«' »WI%%^IW<^»«>^%^>%l>%iii^ %» »%<^»^>1 :551 m>»^m*^f»^^it»tmt^m^t^r mn^^j VICTORY ; strong healthy tield grown plants, now ready, 1st size $15.00 per 100; 2(1 size $12,00 per 100; 3d size $10.00 per 100. I A discount for cash with order. GUTTMAN & WEBER, 43 West 28ttl St., N. Y. M%^N%» W*»^i^^M^%^^ CUT FLOWER MARKET REPORTS The market show.s a mucU BOSTON better tone. Asters, which have been overrunning ■everj-thing else for a month past have been injured by the inclement weather and a chance is thus left open for other things. American Beauty roses are selling satisfactorily. Teas are improving in quality. Lily of the valley has moved up a peg in value this week. Genuine summer weather BUFFALO still was had the pre- vious week and trade very quiet. Roses of short quality were overflowing and values were small: plenty of other stock to be seen. Gladioli and asters have not been so plentiful and moved fairly well; an over supply of greens at present. Trade is improving COLUMBUS very fast; in fact, some days the past week, es- pecially last Saturday, were very busy. Stock has also improved a great deal. Asters are all but gone, and no one is sorry, as they have on the average not been of very good quality this year. The first chrysanthemums were on sale here last Saturday — some especial- ly good blooms of .Monrovia, which is 'Certainly a grand commercial yellow for first early sales and, if well grown, leaves little to be desired in its class. Many outdoor flowers have been used in floral work, but from now on roses and carnations will constitute the bulk of the material used; this will help the total volume of sales very much, as customers will always pay more for greenhouse stock. Business conditions LOUISVILLE last week were very good, as was the sup- ply of stock. Carnations are good in quality and fair in supply. The de- mand is up to e.xpectations. Roses are very good in quality and demand, and the supply is very good. Good asters are scarce, and there is little call for them. Lilies and all other stock can be had in good quantities witli a satis- factory demand. The cool weather has NEW YORK checked production raateriall.v and re- lieved the market of much of the daily btirden which had lieen imposed upon it in the way of ill-timed material for which no sale could be found. Ameri- can Beauty roses are very plentiful this week, many of them being of e.xcel lent quality for the season. As yet. however, the smaller roses such as Bridesmaid. Liberty, Golden Gate and Chatenay show but slight improvement in quality being diminutive in flower, weak in stem, dull in color and rich in mildew. Asters are gradually shrinking and chrysanthemums begin to take possession of the field. Lily of the valley and cattleyas hold the lead in choice material. PHILADELPHIA NOTES. Peter Samuel Dooner, the best- known hotel man in Philadelphia to the horticultural trade, died on the 2.jrd inst. This announcement will carry a weight of sorrow to many of our readers. He amassed a fortune, yet left behind him a fragrant memory of squareness. Very few fortunes can have that seal attached. Latterly his house came to be called "the seedmen's club," as so many of the craft came to make it their temporary headquarters. But that had its inception twenty years ago. No humorist ever got the better of Peter Dooner in a repartee. If one tried irony or satire, he was there: if one felt like being, liberal, no one could beat Peter in generosity. We have all lost a good friend. The business will be continued by his three sons. Edward, Frank and William. The Leo Niessen Co. have been ap- pointed sole agents for Philadelphia and vicinity for Beavem's fadeless sheet moss. This material is a re- markable improvement as to its bright green color and long keeping quality, and is also very economical, being thin cut enough to avoid waste both in freight and covering surface. The Pennock Meehan Co. commence operations Oct. 1, as already an- nounced. All signs point to a very successful outcome for the new firm — more growers, more customers, better service, improvement all along the line. They aim to set the pace and make everybody hustle not only in Philadelphia, but all over the country. The potentiality is there and nothing can stop them. Bon voyage! George C, Watson is busy sending out his new season's samples from the I^uropean growers of fancy grasses, Messrs. Barenbrug, Burgess & Co. are well equipped this year to cater to the varying needs of the public in North -America. The Zurich test as to ger- mination and purity has been made the basis for quotations, and all stand- ard requirements have been strictly com))lied with. Trade ethics in the way of competition in lower grades have not been lost sight of. however, and every seed house with a keen eye l>oth to quality and price should get in touch with these progressive people. Mr. Watson is sole agent for the Tlnited States and Canada and will be glad to respond to any legitimate enquiry for samples and prices. A meeting of the stockholders of the Philadelphia Wholesale Flower Mar- ket was held on the 2oth inst. for the purpose of winding up the concern. Chas. E. Meehan the majority stock- holder, was the chief figure in the pro- ceedings which ended satisfactorily to all concerned PERSONAL. Philip F. Kessler was a passenger on S. S. Barbarossa, reaching New- York on the 19th. T. Mellstrom, representing Sander & Sons of St. Albans, England, sailed from Liverpool on September 22d in S. S. Umbria for New York. John Cotting of Rhinebeck. N. Y., and Rose Schautz were married on September ti and after an extended western trip will make their home in Rhinebeck. Louis E. Herzber.g, foreman for .T. B. Heiss, Dayton, Ohio, and Ida Ger- lich. daughter of F. .\. Gerlich of Mitchell park, were married on September 17th. B. J. Connolly of Taunt(m, Mass., has brought suit against that city for injuries to his knee caused by stepping on a defective plank covering a cul- vert on Highland street. HARDY CUT FERNS FIRST QUALITY 70c. per 1000 ALSO DEALER IN CHRISTMAS TREES, Baled Spruce <" Cemetery Use BOUQUET CREEN, SPHAGNUM MOSS, ETC. L. B. BRACUE, SiSi^B Hinsdale, Mass. FAMCY DAGGER 362 HORTICULTURE September 29, 1906 FRANK MILLANG Wholesale Commission Florist COOGAN Bl'JLDING 5B-87 W. 26th Street, NEW YORK Tel. 399 Madison Sq. Open 6 A. M. to 5 p. M. JOHN 1. RAYNOR FORD BROTHERS Wholesale Commission Florist SELLING AOENT FOR LARGEST GROWERS A lull line of Choice Cut Flower stock (or all purposes. Comprises every variety grown for New York market, at current prices TEL. 1998 MADISON SQUARE 49 W. 28 St., New York City 4« West 28tli street. NEW YORK F A Full Line oi All CUT FLOWERS Teleptaone. 3870 or 3871 Madison Sanare Walter F. Sheridan Wholesale Comtnlaslon Dealer la Choice Cut flowers 39 West 28th Street New York Telephone : 902 Madison Sq. ALEX. J. GUTTMAN THE WHOLESALE \ FLORIST >^ OF NEW YORK Pbone 1664-1665 Mad. Sq. 43 W. 28th St. HICKS &CRAWBIICK, Inc. Wholesale Commission Florists and Jobbers in Florist's Supplies 76 AND 78 COURT STREET BROOKLYN, N. Y. HEADQUARTERS FOR NOVELTIES ORCHIDS A SPECIALTY THE HICHKST GRADE or VALLEY ALWAYS ON HAND GARDENIAS, DAISIES, ROSES AND CARNATIONS JAMES McMANUS, 7S9'M>d°8V42 W. 28th St., New York Eatabllsbed 1891 BUY FROM Jkm ¥-« SHIP TO /tI ri THY ■*■'*■-' XI. J^ . pf^ i« o :iva: E> :n^ or Wholesale Commission Succ»ssor to Wm. Ghormley Florist CHOICE CUT FLOWERS 57 West 28th St. New York. Special Attention to Shipping Orders Telephones: saoo, atoi, Madison Square Write for Current Prices ALFRED H. LANGJAHR All Cheice Cut Flowers in Season 55 West 28th St, New York Telephone 3924 Madison Square. The Reliable Commission House Ricbmond Roses and Rich FJowers of all varieties JOS. S. FENRICH 1 10 W. 28th Streat, New York Tel. 334-325 Madi&OD Square J. K. ALLEN WHOLESALE COMMISSION FLORIST Ready to talk business for the coming season with growers or buyers Open 6 a- m., Dally 106 W. 28 St„ NEW YORK le/Srw NEW YORK QUOTATIONS PER 100-TO DEALERS ONLY Ro«es Am. Beauty, fan and sp " extra " No. I " Lower grades Bride & 'Maid, fan and sp " Ordinary Golden Gate, fancy " ordinary Liberty, fancy ** ordinary Richmond, tancy " ordinary Katserin, Carnot, Chatenay, fancy . " " " ordinary CarnatlonA, Fancy Last Half of Week First Half of Week ending Sep 1906 .22 beginning Sep. 24 13.00 to 30.00 15.00 to 3S.OO 8.00 to xa.oo 8.00 to 13. 00 ♦ 00 to 6.00 4.00 to 6.00 1. 00 to 9.00 1. 00 to 3.00 3. 00 to 4.00 3.00 to s-oo •»5 to 1. 00 ■ as to 3.00 2.00 to 4.0c 3.00 to ^.00 • "5 to 1.00 •as to 2.00 3.00 to 6.00 3.00 to ^.00 • »S to 9.00 ■ 35 to 2.00 3.00 to 6.00 3.00 to 6.00 • 25 to J.OO as to 2.00 2.00 to 4.00 3.00 to 5.00 • "5 to 1. 00 •35 to a.oo 1.00 to 1.50 1. 00 to a.oo CarnationB, Ordinary Chrysanthemums Cattley as Lilies Gladioli Asters Lily of the Valley I ahlias Tuberoses m^nonette Adlantum Cuneaium " Croweanum Smilex Asparagus Plumosus " " & Sprengeri, bunches Last Half of Week ending Sep. 22 f906 .50 to to • 50.00 to 4.00 to .50 to .15 to I. 00 to to . to to .»5 to I. 00 to 6.00 to 10.00 to 15.00 to First Half of Weak beginning Sep. 24 1906 75-00 6.00 1. 00 t 1.00 3.00 .50 .50 1.50 10.00 35.00 35-00 ■50 to to 1.00 50.00 to 75.00 4.00 to 8.00 ■50 to 1. 00 •25 to 1. 00 1. 00 to to to 3.00 .25 to 1. 00 to 6.00 to lo.co to 15.00 10 •50 ■50 1.50 10.00 25.00 35.00 ORCHIDS AT ALL SEASONS WM. STUART ALLEN GO. Gommission Merchants in Cut Flowers 53 WEST 28TH STREET, NEW YORK Telephone 356 Madison .Square Edward C. Horan Wholesale Florist i% WEST 28th ST. fcL \**^ M.4IM. &,. New York TRAENDLY & S CHENG K WHOLESALE FLORISTS Furnish best stock at fair prices all the year round Send for qustations on fall orders Tel. 798.799 Madison Sq. ^4 West 28th Street, New York CIt) Charles Millang 50 West 29th St., New York city Cut Flowers on GOminiSSiOn *^''and°i"?Srns''mld7''promptly''"' A Reliable Place to Conslgfn to or order from S3 west 30th ST. new YORK Telephone: 3860-3871 IMadlsonSquKre Telephone. 280 Madison Sq. JULIUS LANG Wholesale Florist In writing to Advertisers kindly mention Horticulture September 29. 1906 HORTlCUl,TURi: 303 'newVrop fancy ferns $1-00 per 1000 nLfi unur r-.Aw av .«i «>« ^^- ^r^r^^ Discount on Larger Orders GA.LAX $1.25 per lOOO Let us have your standing order for Fern. Will make price right all throuuh season. -"-■£i^-™"™- Michigan Cut Flower Exchantje ™«rr Send for Our Weekly Price List on Cut Flowers. JOHN YOUNG WHOLESALE FLORIST Finest American Beauties and Carnations 51 West 28 St. - NEW YORK BUY YOUR FLOWERS THROUGH A. MOLTZ Wholesale Florist «S-57 W, 26th .street • • NEW YORK Best Facilities for Supplying you at Lowest Daily Market Prices Tel. 2921-5243 Hadison Square J. B. Murdoch & Go. Wholesale Florists FLORISTS' SUPPLIES 545 Liberty St., PITTSBURG. PA. Long Distance Phone 1435 Court. FOR GOOD PRICES AND CASH RETURNS send your flowers to Phil. F- Kessler 55 West 26th Street, New York. TeleDhone 2921 MadlsoQ Square. REED rriit;ated Boxes, etc, LAUREL FESTOONING, ju. and 6c. per yard. HENRY M.ROBINSON & C0.,» ^ l\ 'r^SSS^ni.'^^'.lr WHOLESALE FLOWER MARKETS.— CINCINNATI September .^5 DETROIT September 18 ROSES Am. Beauty , fan and sp '* e.\tra '* No. I " Lower grades Bride & "Maid— Fan, and Sp. " Ordinary Golden Gate, Fancy " Ordinary- Liberty, fancy " Ordinary Richmond, Fancy " Ordinary. Kaiserin, Carnot, Chatenay, Fancy " '* " Ordinary CARNATIONS Fancy Ordinary niSCELLANEOUS Chrysanthemums Cattleyas Lilies. Gladioli Asters Lily of the Valley T-tah las Tubernses Mignonette Adiantum Cuneatum " Croweanum Smila.v Asparagus Plumosus, strings • • > " " &SpreDgeri, bunches 15.00 8.00 4.00 5.00 2.00 5.00 2 00 5.00 3.00 5.00 3,00 3 00 to 1.50 •7S 3.00 2.00 1. 00 3 00 25.00 20.00 10.00 6.00 6.00 4.00 6.00 4-00 6.00 4.00 6.00 4.00 6.00 4.00 2.00 1. 00 to 10.00 10.00 40.00 15.00 6.00 3-00 4.00 3.00 4.00 3.00 4.00 3.00 4.00 3.00 4,00 3.00 30.00 zo 00 8.00 6.00 6.00 d.OO 6.00 4.00 6.00 4.00 6.00 4.00 6.00 4.00 to 3.00 to .75 10.00 •75 .50 3.00 35 00 to 35.00 ' to 15.00 3.00 2.00 4.00 ,13.50 35.00 35.« PER 100. TO DEALERS ONLY. BUFFALO September 24 30.00 to 1 2.00 to 6.00 to 3.00 to 5.00 to 4.00 to 5.00 to 3.00 to 5.00 to 3.00 to 6.00 to 3.00 to 6.00 to 3.00 to 1.50 .50 25.00 20.00 13. 00 6.00 6.00 5.00 6.00 5.00 7. CO 5-00 7.00 6.00 7.00 6.00 3. 00 1. 00 3.00 1.50 1.00 3.00 x.oo .50 2.00 4.00 12 00 to 35.00 10 35.00 to PITTSBURO September 24 12.50 6.00 3 00 3.0a 3.00 to 15.00 10.00 4.00 6.00 4.00 6 00 40C 6.00 3.00 6.00 3.00 10.00 4.00 3.00 1.00 w.oo to 00.00 3. 00 •50 3.00 1 3.00 4.00 3.00 4.0a »'5 10 1. 00 3.00 10 10.00 1.50 to 1. 00 • 75 to 1. 00 1 50 i.»5 to 1.50 15.00 12.50 to 15.00 35.00 3o.eo to 50.00 35.00 40.00 to 50.00 Geo. A. vSutHerland Co. CUT FLOWERS Florists' Supplies and Letters 34 HAWLEY STREET - - BOSTON Look through the Buyers' Directory and Ready Reference Guide. You will find some good offers there also. 20 WEST 27th ST., N. Y. The KERVAN GO. WHOLESALE DEALERS Fresh cut Palmetto & Cycas Palm Leave-;, Galax, Leu- cothoe, Feros and Mosses. All Decoratog Evergreen, 354 HORTICULTURE September 29, 1906 List of Advertisers Page Allen ). K. 352 Allen \Vm. Stuart C0.352 American Nursery... 332 Aschmann Godfrey.' -334 Barr J. .334 Rarenbrug, Burgers &^g| Co 347 Barrows H.H.& Son. 330 Bayersdorfcr H & Co. 349-35^ Bay Slate Nurseries. • 332 Heaven, E. A.- 353 Berckmans P. J. Co. .332 Boadington A,T 347 Boston Flonst Letter Co 350 Boston Plate and Win- dow Glass Co 359 Brague L. B. 351 Breck Joseph & Sons 347 Breitmcycr's J. Sons. 349 Budlong J. A 350 Burpee W. A. & Co.- 347 Carlton H. R. 334 Carrillo & Baldwin.- .331 Chicago Carnation Co 33« Coch ran M ush room & Spawn Co 347 Cooke G. H .. 349 Cowee A 332 Dilger Wm 351 Dreer H. A 331-358 Eaton H. N 3^11 Edgar W.W.& Co... 3ii Edwards Folding Box Co 350 Elliott Wm. & Sons.. 348 Esler J. G 358 Ernest W. H 358 Eyres 349 Farquhar R. & J. & Co.. 347 Fenrich J. S 352 Foley Mfg. Co 358 Ford Bros 352 Froment H. E 35* Fruitland Nurseries* .332 Green Chas. H. 334 Grey T.J. & Co... ...348 Gude Bros. Co 349 Gumey Heatei Mfg. Co 359 Guitman Alex. J 352 Guttman & Weber. ..351 Hail Asso. - - • 358 Hammond Faint & Slug Shot Works • . 347-36C Held A . 331 Herbert David & Son. 334 Herr A. M ^u Hews A. H. & Co.... 358 Hicks & Crawbuck . .352 Hilfinger Bros. 358 Hippard E 360 Hitchings & Co 360 Hjalmar Hartmann & , Co. 347 Hollis Geo 33a Horan E. C 352 Hub Wire Works... .358 Kastine W. F,... 353-159 Kelsey H. P. 332 Kentucky Tobacco Product Co., The.. 357 Kervan Co., The ....353 Kessler, P F 353 Kilbourn R. 334 King Cons. Co.. 359 Kroeschell Bros 359 Lager & Hurrell 331 Lang, Julius. ■- 352 Page Langjahr, Alfred H...352 Leuthy A. & Co 331 Lord & Bumham Co. 360 Manda Joseph ..... .331 Manley Cnas. H 360 McCanhy N F 353 McCounell Alex. . 349 McKellar Charles W 3^0 McKissick, W. E. ...350 McManusJas 35a Michell H.F.Co. ...348 Michigan Cut Flower Exchange 353 Millaog Charles.. 330-352 Millang Frank 352 Miller Then 349 Moliz A 353 Moninger J . C. . . ■ • .359 Morehcad Mfg Co. .359 Mosbaek L 334 Murdoch J. B.&C0..353 Murray Samuel.. ... .349 Nanz & Xeuncr 331 Niessen Leo. Co 350 Pennock-Meehan Co. 330 Pentecost S. N 334 Perkin? St, Nurseries. 331 Pierson F. R. Co 330 Pierson U Bar Co. •••SjQ Pittsburg Floral Ex.. 350 Plainfield Nursery ...347 Pulverized Manure Co 347 PyeE.H 334 Rawson W. W. & C0.347 Raynor John 1 353 Recd& Keller 355 Reid Edw 350 Reinberg Peter 350 Robinson H.M. & C0.353 Roehrs Julius Co 331 Rolker August & Sons358 Sander & Son 331 Schaaf M.J. 334 Schmidt J. C. Co. . . .334 Scollay John .^ 359 Scott John 331 Sheridan W. F 352 Sherwood E. R 334 Siggers & Siggers ...358 Situations & Wants.. 358 Sim Wm 347 Skidelskv S. S 33 1 Standard Plate Glass Co 358 Stem J. & Co 353 Stearns A. T. Lumber Co. 358 Sutherland Geo. A, Co 3C3 Swayne Edw 332 Thorburn J.M. &Co.3:;2 Thornton Bros. 350 Traendly & Schenck.352 Troy, J. H 332 Vick's Jas. Sons 347 WalshM. H 332 Warnaar & Co. 332 Waterer John & Son.<;.332 Watson G. C 347 Weathered Co 360 Weber V. C 349 Weber H. & Sons 134 Welch Bros 350 WildG. H 332 Wyman, Windsor H.. 332 Yokohama Nurseries. 347 Young John 353 Young, Thos. Jr 349 Youog & Nugent ....349 Zangen O. V 347 Is Your Name In The Above List? If Not, Why Not? Buyer's Directory and Ready Reference Guide READ IT Advertlsemeots under thla bead, one cent a word. Initials count as words. Regular advertisers lo tbis Issue are alao listed under tbIs ciasslbcatlon wlthoat ebarge. Reference to List of Advertisers will Indicate tbe respective pages. ADIANTUIVIS. Henry A. Dreer, Pblladelphla. For page see List of Advertisers. Adiantum H.vbrldum, 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. Adiantum Farleyense, 2 1-2-in. strong stuff, for growing on, or for Fern disb, $15.00 per 100; $140.00 per 1,000. J. A. Peterson. Westwood, Cincinnati, O. AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENTS. Thos. 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. ALOCASIA SANDERIANA. .losepb A. Manda, 191 Valley Road, W. Orange, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. ANNOUNCEMENT. Hjalmar Hartmau & Co.. 31 Barclay St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. ARAUCARIAS. Godfrey Ascbmann, 1012 Ontario St., Pblladelpbla. For page see List of Advertisers. A. Leutby & Co., Roslindali-. M.i-s For page see List of Advtiii ASPARAGUS. A. M. Herr, Lancaster, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. Asparagus Sprengeri, large, field-grown clumps, $8.00 100. H. W. Vose, Hyde Park, Mass.. Asparagus plumosus nanus and Sprengeri^ 2 1-2 in., $2.50 100. Carl Hagenburger, West Mentor, Ohio. Asparagus plumosus and Sprengeri, line 21n. stock, $2.00 100; $18.00 1000. Cash. Lewis Ullrich, Tiffin, Ohio. Asparagus Piumosa. 2 In. pots. Wine plants. $2.50 per 100, $20.00 per 1000. Cash with order or good reference. Erie Floral Co., Erie, Pa., or Wm. F. Kastlue, .S85 Elllcott St., Bnffalo, N. Y. AUSTRIAN AND SCOTCH PINES. The F. E. Conine Nursery Co., Stratford, Conn. BAMBOO STAKES. Yokohama Nurseries. 31 Barclay St., N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. BAY TREES. Jnllns Roehrs Co., Rutherford. N. J. BEGONIAS. Henry A. Dreer, Philadelphia. Begonia Gloire de Lorraine. For page see List of Advertisers. Begonias Gloire de Lorraine and Turnford Hall, propagated from leaf cuttings, $15.00 100; $140.00 1000; 4-in., $40.00 100. Cash. J. A. Peterson, Westwood, Cincinnati, O. BOUVARDIAS. Nanz & Neuner. Louisville, Ky. For page see List of Advertisers. BOX TREES. Julius Roehrs Co., Rutherford, N. J. BULBS AND TUBERS. Joseph Breck & Sons. 47-54 N. Market St., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. J. M. Thorburn & Co., 33 Barclay St., New York. Lily Bulbs. For page see List of Advertisers. Vokohoma Nurseries, 31 Barclay St., N. Y. Lily Bulbs. For page see List of Advertisers. James V'lck's Sons, Rochester, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. A. T. Boddington, 342 W. 14ih St., N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. F. R. Pierson Co., Tarrytown-on-Hudson, N. Y. Fall Forcing Bulbs. CARNATIONS. E. H. Pye. Upper Nyack, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Chicago Carnation Co., Jollet, 111. Field Grown Plants. For page see List of Advertisers. Guttmann & Weber, New York. Carnation Victory. For page see List of Advertisers. The H. Weber & Sons Co., Oakland, Md. Carnation Mabelle. For page see List of Advertisers. R. Engelman & Son, Plttsfield, Mass. Field Grown Carnations. M. J. Schaaf, Dansvllle, N. Y. Field Grown. For page see List of Advertisers. CEMENT BENCHES. W. F. Kasling. Buffalo, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. CELESTIAL PEPPERS. . G«o. A. Kubl, Pekln, III. CONIFERS. John Waterer & Sons, Ltd., American Nursery, Bagshot, Eng. For page see List of Advertisers. CUPS AND TROPHIES. Thornton Bros., Lawrence, Mass. Fo; page see List of Advertisers. CUT FLOWER BOXES. Folding cut flower boxes, the best made. Write tor list. Uolton & Hunkel Co., Mil- waukee. Wis. Welch Bros., 15 Province St., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. Edwards Folding Box Co., Philadelphia. For page see List of Advertisers. CYCAS STEMS. J. M. Thorburn & Co., 33 Barclay St., N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. CYCLAMEN SEEDS. K. & J. Farquhar & Co., 6 & 7 So. Market St., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. O. V. Zangen, Hoboken, N. J. Giant Cyclamen Seeds. For page see List of Advertisers. DAHLIAS. David Herbert & Son, Atco, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. DECORATIVE BOXWOODS. Charles Millang, 50 W. 2r»tli St., New York. For page see List of .\dvertisers. DECORATIVE PLANTS. A. Leutby & Co., Rosllndale, Mass For page see List of Advertisers. Julius Roehrs, Rutherford, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. John Scott, Flatbush, Brooklyn. N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. DRACAENAS. Henry A. Drocr. Phlladolphla. For page sio List of .\dverliser9. Siebrecht & Son. 425 FJfth Av., New York. Dracaena termlnalis from bench, fine >:r,.0O 100. Carl Hagenburger, West Men- r, Ohio. September 29, 1906 HORTICULTURE FERNS. A. Leutb; & Co., Kosltndalc, Mau For page see List of Advertisers. H. H. Barrows & Son. Whltm.in, Mass. Nephrolepis Whitmaul. For pa^e see List of Advertisers. S. S. Skldelsky. 824 N. 24tli St., Phlla. Wbltmanll Fern. For page see List of Advertisers. H. N. Eaton, So. Sudbury, Mass. Boston Ferns. For page see List of Advertisers. Wm. W. Edgar Co., Waverley. Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. John Scott, Flatbush, Brooklyn. N. T. For page see List of Advertisers. Henry A. Dreer. Philadelphia. For page see List of Advertisers. FLORAL PHOTOGRAPHS^ Floral Photographs. Foley's 226-228 1-2 Bowery, New York. FLORISTS' FERTILIZER. A sample 100-lb. bag of Blatchford'i Plant Grower and Land Renovator Fer- tilizer ouly 12. To. It Is composed solely of pure rose growers' bone meal, nitrate of soda, Peruvian guano, sulphate of am- monia, sulphate of potash and gypsum, in the correct proportions. For benches and potting plants, roses, carnations, lilies, mums, etc., it has never been surpassed. Address The Harwell Agricultural Works, Waukegan. Ills. Established at Leicester, England In ISOO. FLOHlbIS' LETTERS. Boston Florist Letter Co.. 84 Hawley St., Boston, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. U. A. Sutherland Co.. 34 Uawley SI., Boston, Mass. For page fee List of Advertisers. FLORISTS' SUPPLIES. H. M. Robinson & Co., 8-11 Province St., Boston, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. U. Bayersdorfer & Co., Philadelphia, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. The Kervan Co., 'M \V. 27th St., N. i Decorative Evergreens. For page see List of Advertisers. N. F. McCarthy & Co.. 84 Hawley St., Boston, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. Beed & Keller, 122 W. 2oth St., New Xork. For page see List of Advertisers. J. B. Murdoch & Co., 545 Liberty ^t. Pittsburg, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. S. S. Peunock, Phlladell>hla7 For page see List of Advertisers. J. Stern & Co , l'J28 Oermantown Ave., Philadelphia. For yage see List of Advertisers. FLOWERS BY TELEGRAPH. Alex. McConnell, New York. For page see List of Advertisers. U'red C. Weber, 4a2tj-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. ihOB. Young, Jr., 41 W. 28th St., NewTork. 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. Gud"e Bros. Co., 1214 F St., 7 Washington, D. C. For page see Ll.st of AdverTlsers. Samuel Murray, 1017 Broadway, Kansas City, Mo. For page see List nf Advei-fiserB. Young & Nngent. 42 W. 28th St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. FLOWERING PLANTS. Baudisch & Co.. Union Hill, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. FLOWER POTS. W. H. Ernest. 2.Sth and M Sta., Washington. O C. For page seo J.\** nf Advertlserfl A. H. Hews & Co.. Cambridge. Mass. For page pep List of Advertisers Hllflnger Bros.. Ft. Edward. 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. GERANIUMS. A. M. Herr, Lancaster, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. GLADIOLL 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. Standard Plate Glass Co., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. G. C. Watson. Dobson Bidg., 9th & Market St., Philadelphia. 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 Advertlaera. 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 Construction Co., N. Tonawanda, N. X. For page see Ll.st of Advertisers. J. C. Monlnger Co.. 117 East^Blackhawk St., Chicago, 111. For page see List of Advertisers. Weathered Co., Boi 789, New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Foley Mfg. Co., 471 W. 22nd St., Chicago. For page see List of Advertisers. Chas. H. Mauley, Premier Mfg. Works, St. Johns. Mich. For page see List of Advertisers. HARDY FERNS AND SUPPLIES. 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. Dllger, Mgr. Fancy Ferns. For page see List of Advertisers. E. A. Beaven, Evergreen, Ala. Fadeless Sheet Moss: Lyrata. For page see List of Advertisers. L. B. Brague, Hinsdale, Mass. Hardy Cut Ferns. Christmas Trees, Baled Spruce. For page see List of Advertisers. HARDY PERENNIALS. M. H. Walsh, Woods Hole. .Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. Bay State Nurseries, 600 Adams St., N. Abington, Mass. Hardy Herbaceous Perennials. For page see List of Advertisers. HEATING APPARATUS. Lord & Burnham Co., 1133 Broadway, New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Piersou 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. John A. Scollay. 73 & 75 Myrtle Ave., Brooklyn, N. Y. For r>age see List nf Advertisers. Gurney Heater Mfg. Co., 188-200 Franklin St., Cor. Pearl, Boston. Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. Kroeseheli Bros.7~S5^ Erie St7"Chlcago. For page bpp List nf Advertisers. HIBISCUS SYRIACUS MEEHANII. r. T. Berckmans Co.. Inc., Frultland Nurseries, Augusta, Ga. For p.'ige see List of Anvertlsers. 355 HOT-BED SASH. The A. T. Stearns Lumber Co., Neponset Mass. ' For page see List of Advertisers. Hltchlngs & Co., 1170 Broadway, n7~F For page see List of Advertlaera. Lord & Burnham Co., 1133 Broadway, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. INSECTICIDES. ' Hammond's Paint & S. S. Works, FIsltklll, Horlcum. For page see List of Advertlaera. JAPANESE PLANTS. Yokohama Nurseries, 31 Barclay St., N. T For page see List of Advertlseis. KENTIAS. Godfrey Aschmann, 1012 Ontario St. Philadelphia. ' For page see L[st of Advertisers. Wm. W. Edgar Co., Waveriy, Mass!" __For page see List of Ad vertisers. A. Leuthy & Co., Roslindale, MaisI For page see List of Advertisers. KOSTER'S BLUE SPRUCE. J. H. Troy, New Uochelle, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. LEADING RETAIL FLORISTS. Alex. McConnell. New York. For page see List of Advert Isera. Thomas Young, Jr., New York. For page see List of Advertlsera. Fred C. Weber, 4326 Olive St.. St. LonU, U*. For page see List of Advertlsera J. Brettmeyer'K aons, Detroit, Mich. " For page see List of Advertisers. George H. Cooke, Washington, D. C For page see List of Advertisers. Samuel Murray, 1017 Broadway7 Kansas City, Mo. For page see List of Advertiser*. Gude Bros. Co., 1214 F St., Washington, D. C. For page see List of Advertlserg. Eyres, 11 N. Pearl St., Albany, N. Y. For page see List of^Advertlsers. Youns & Nngent. 42 W. 28 St.. New YorF. Fur page see List of Advertisers. Mills, the Florist, Jacksonville, Fla. Telegraph or mail orders promptly filled. Long distance telephone connections. LILIUM HARRISII. F. R. Plerson Co., Tarrytownon-Hodaon, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. MASTICA. F. O. Pierce Co.. 170 Fulton St., New Y'ork. For page see List of Advertlaera. Joseph Breck & Sons, 47-54 N. Market St., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. MOREHEAD RETURN TRAP. Moorehead Mfg. Co.. Detroit. Mich. For page see List of Advertisers. MUSHROOM SPAWN. Cochran Mushroom & Spawn Co., 911 Chemical P.ldg., St. Louis. Mo. For page see List of Advertisers. NARCISSI. Warnaar & Co., Sassenheim, Holland. For page see List of Advertisers. NURSERY STOCK. John Waterer ,\: Sdus. Ld.. American Nursery, Bagshot, England. For page see List of Advertisers. Bay State Nurseries. N. Abington, Mass. For page see List of Advertiser. ORCHID PLANTS. Lager & Hurrell. Summit, N. J. For page Rpe List of Adverrl»pn» Sander. St. Albans. England. Importers, Exporteis. Growers. Hybridists. For page see List of Advertisers. JTi 1 1 us Rophrs Co.. Rnfherford.^ l^T^j] For page spp List nf Advertisers. Cnrrlllo & Baldwin. Secaucus, N. J. For page see List nf Advertisers. PALMS. A. Leuthy & Co.. Roslindale. Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. 366 H O R T I C U L T U R E September 29, 1906 PALMS — Continued. John Scott. Flathush. Bro^jWyn^;. !•• For page ■=^pTJst of Advertisers. — Henrr A. Dre^JTPhiladelphla. Fo^ pale see List^J-t^Artl^-i-ifrs^ jS^jrr—^-^ji^er. Louisville, Ky. ^n^^ie see List of Advertisers. PANSY SEED. JohnsonJeed_Company^Pl^n^^ HT^-^n^hiH^C^rwiTMlI^k^rstTPHlla. Pansy and Cyclamen Seed. For page^ see_Lisi,of_AdlliH5£Et — A^iiIS;S"zI5.Igi5b5irN55dham. Mass. Giant I'ansy beeil^ PATENTS. Sleeers & Slggers, Wasblngton, D- <;• Pateuts Trade Marks, and Copyrights. 25 years- active practice. For page see Listrf_Artvertlsers__ PEONIES. Gilbert H. Wild, sarcoxie. Mo. For page see List o^ Advertisers^ ~WSHS;r^&'c5r:sSsinhelm HoUand. For page see List_of_Ad^ertisers. Ed^^a" Swayne, '^est Chester, Pa. FoTpage see List of Advertisers^ Giorge^Hollls, So. Weymouth. Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. — i-ine coUectioiPof Best Peonies. Com- pleVe-'peotv a.?d Phlox, Manuals, 25^ cents each. C. S. Harrison's Select ^ataery, Tork, Nebr. SEEDS — Continued. W W P.awson & Co.. 5 Union St.. Boston. Vegetable Seeds for Forcing. For page see List of Advertisers. Conrad Appel, Darmstadt, G.:nnany, ts- ab. 1789. High Grade Grass, Clover, and Tree beeds. SHEET MOSS. E. A. Beaven, Evergreen, Ala. For page see List of Advertisers. SIEVES AND SCREENS. Hub Wire Works, 13 Devonshire St., Boston. Fia- page see List of Adveltisels. SMILAX. J. C. Schmidt Co., Bristol, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. E^ A. Bfaven, Evergreen, Ala. Southern Smllax. For page see List of Advertisers. SMILAX PLANTS. R. Kilbourn. Clinton. N. Y. POINSETTIAS. S N Pentecost. Cleveland. O. For page seeJLAs^^t^XAxerti^^ POT HANGERS. Pot hangers, Kramer's $1 doz^ *>y exp., »1.25 by mall. L N. Kramer & Son, Cedar Baplds, la. _ PRIMULAS. Baudisch & Co., Union Hill, N. J. For page see List ot^jlviirtlsers. " Primula Obc. G^raHdlHS?^ 4 In. Pots. f6 per 100. Cash, please. A. Relyea & Son, Ponghkeepsle, N. Y. SPHAGNUM MOSS. Live Sphagnum moss, orchid peat a»6 HORTICULTURE 367 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 "NICO-FUME" Furnishes the Most Nicotine for the Money! ... Hanufacturcd by ... THE KENTUCKY TOBACCO PRODUCT CO., Louisviile. Ky. LIQUID OVER 40 MCOTINE By far the CHEAPEST. JUST NOTE PRICES! Pint $ 1.50 '. Gallon 5.50 Gallon 10.50 5 Gallons 47.25 New Offers In this Issue— Cotninued. FERNS. GREENHOUSE PLANTS, CANNA ROOTS. PERENNIALS, ETC. I.uilviy Musl.ack. For pajiv see List (innrsa. III. • f .^ilvei'tistis. FIELD GROWN CARNATIONS. E. R. SlierwiK.il. Xm-walk. Cniui. Fur p.nge see List uf .\dvei-tisers. GRASS SEEDS. G. ('. Watson, Dolison Blf Advertisers. LILIUM HARRISII FROM THE AZORES. H. F. Micliell Co., Pliiladelpliia. For page see List of Advertisers. NICO-FUME. Ky. Tol)aecu rroduet <'o.. Louisville. Ky. For page see List of .Advertisers. ORCHIDS FOR SPRING DELIVERY. A. Held. 11-10 William St.. New York. For page see List of .\dvertisers. RETAIL FLORIST. Tlieodore Jiiller. 4.S3:; peliuar Bvd., St. Louis, Mo. For page see List of .Advertisers. SHEEP MANURE. Pulverized Manure Co.. .11 Fuion Stock Yards. Chicago. For page see List of .Advertisers. STENATHIUM ROBUSTUM. II. 1'. Kelsey. Sali'iji. Mass. For page see List "f .Advertisers. LIST OF PATENTS. Issued September 4, 1906. 829,948. Grass-Collecting Receptacle for Lawn-Mowers. Wil- liam Boss, St. Anthony Park. Minn. ^:Jii.l2(;. Land Roller. Edward S. Wilder, Monroe. Mich. 830,163. Weed Cutter. William R. McKeen, Jr.. Omaha, Neb. ^:.n,29S. Land Roller. George .1. Carpenter. Bronson, Mich. Issued September 19. S31,1S1. Lawn-Rake. Adolph H, Oh- man. Saginaw, Mich. 831,183. Sharpening Device for Lawn Mowers and other Articles. George H. Paulus, Detroit, Mich. GREENHOUSE GLASS— THE IM- PORT DUTY AS IT AFFECTS FLORISTS. At the Florists' Convention, held at Dayton. Ohio, President Kasting's ad- dress brought out matters which led to a discussion on the high cost of greenhouse glass, and that the tariff thereon had a marked effect in keep- ing up the very high cost. How many millions of square feet of glass there are used by the florists of the United States. I am unable to say. but all men who have greenhouses or cold frame plants, are greatly interested in the cost of this important commodity. At the discussion which ensued at the time, it was stated that if then, was to be anything done in the modi- fication of the present tax on glass, some action must be taken, otherwise nothing would ever be accomplished. The matter, after debate, was re- ferred to a committee, of which the writer is a member, and to give a correct status of the present rate on glass, application was made to the Commissioner of Commerce and Labor. Prior to the Spanish war (so called), the rate on glass used by the greenhouse men was as follows: On all sizes not exceeding 10x15 in. sq., the import duty was Ic. per pound; on sizes above 10x15 in. sq.. and not exceeding 16x24 in. sq., 1 l-4c. per pound: above 16x24 in. sq.. and not exceeding 24x3ii in. sq.. 1 3-4c. per pound. It will be noted that the tariff is not placed upon the square foot, nor is it an ad valorem rate, the valuation being placed at the net rate wei.ght of glass in boxes, which is 50 feet, or as near as may be, and glass will approximate 50 to SO pounds net in a box. according to thickness. Such was the rate in existence in 1896. In 1897 the tariff was changed, and it is under this tariff that the glass 'now used in the United States is pro- tected. The paragraph which gov- erns that duty is as follows: Glass not exceeding 10x15 in. sq., @ 1 3-8c. per iiound. above that and not exceeding 16x24 in. sq., @ 1 7-8c. per pound, and not exceeding 24x30 in. sq., @ 2 3-8c. per pound. Provided, that the duties shall be according to the actual weight of the glass. The reader will see at a glance the substantial increase in the cost of each box of glass, which this protection gives over and above 1896 and previous. In 1896 the volume imported of the cylinder, crown and common window glass was $54,189,- 854.13, and for 1905 it was $17,933^- 028.50. The question before the greenhouse men of the country is, whether it is worth while to make an effoii: to procure less duty on glass, to bring before the proper authorities the sense that the time is ripe and should be carried into effect of modifying for the general good, the high rates of the present duties. Of course this matter affects not only the greenhouse people, but every builder and sashmaker in the land. It was suggested at the Dayton Con- vention that the florists of the United States should make known their in- terest in the matter by direct state- ment. The committee to whom this matter was referred would be glad to hear of the public expression, look- ing forward to a proper presentation of the matter in such shape that it will command the attention of the proper Congressional committees. BENJAMIN HAMMOND. Fishkill-on-Hudson, N. Y. Sept. 14. 1906. GREENHOUSES BUILDING AND PROJECTED. Additions. Glendale, R. I. — Amos Darling, addi- tion. N. Adams, Mass. — A. J. Boothman, addition. Danversport, Mass. — Messrs. Potter,- additions. Franklin Falls. N. H.— Kelley Bros., one house, 22x70. E. Norwalk. Conn. — Robert E. More- house, one house. Des .Moines, la. — Iowa Seed Co.. two houses completed, five more building. Washington. D. C. — J. R. Freeman,. carnation houses: A. B. Garden, three houses. Clinton, Me. — C. P. Loder, one house. Xorwell. Mass. — Charles E. Berry, nne house. INCORPORATED. Rochester Implement Co.. Roches- ter. N. Y. ; to manufacture agricultural implements, etc.: capital. $7,000: in- corporators, W. H. Rowerdink, C. L. Aird. W. P. Frisch. The Lord & Burnham Co. were the lowest bidders on the contract for erecting a propagating house in Hum- boldt park. Buffalo. N. Y. Their jiriee was $8,215. The dimensions tailed for are 80 feet long, with two liMj-feet wings. 368 HORTICULTU RC September 29, 1903 ^mamwwxxwvwvMViwoA^^m'***'^*'!; WANTS, FOR SALE, ETC. Advertisements in this column one c«nt a word. Initials count as words. _. Cash with order. SITUATION WANTED. Young married man wishes position as gardener on private estate. Vp to date in all branclies. Weli recommended. Address Bee, care HORTICULTURE, 11 Hamilton Place, Boston. POSITIONS WANTED tor head garden- ers and assistants; for further information apply to W. W. Rawson & Co.. 5 Union St., Boston, Mass. SITUATION WANTED— We can with .great confidence recommend to any lady or gentleman requiring the services of a skilled all round gardener and orchid grower. He can furnish best of references. Carrilio & Baldwin, orchid growers and importers, Secaucus. N. J. SITUATION WANTED— As private gar- dener on place where there Is a range of greenhouses. Best of references. Over 7 Tears in last place. Expert rose grower. Married. Address J. J., care HORTICUL- TDKE. WANTED— A medium sized hot water •beater and fittings. W. R. Boody, York Harbor, Me. WANTED — Medium sized second hand hot water boiler. H. W. Vose, Hyde Park, Mass. WANTED— No. 16 good Hltchings hot water boiler. & Son, Foxboro. Mass. second hand F. N. Davis m i.c it: ' ^ oNY. ^ Send other husines^ direct to Washington. Saves time and insures better service. Personal attention guaranteed. Twenty-five years' active service. SPECIALTY: "Working on :hc Failurci of Others." SIGGERS & SIGGERS I'ATENT L.WWtKS Box 9, National Union Building Washington. D. C. Holds Class Firmly 8e« tho Pcint t^ PEERLESS i 61«slntc Points e the best, nfii. Box or tiU 75 ou. poiipald. « N. 1,000 F- HENBT A. DREER, i 714 ChMUDt St.. Pktl^, Pft. I The. Hmrtof wLl^fiTTE-R /s GREENH0U5L MATERIAL IS THE, Y£Rr ^ELST^ foLtY M FG . Co. 471 Yi.2Z'^'KHIC6G0, HAVE. I T, m^HT FROM THE. QULFof ME-'^ICO. atiO ^/LL M/iKEi YOU RiCiHT f=>RICE.Z^ SEtiD FOR SKE.TCNES EST/MATE-^ fiHO CfiTaLOCfUJL FRE^EL^ HoT-a^D ^fl5HMtiTiLf)Tmq/\ppmf)TU^, r/TTirfqs Aho r^flny othe^r Tn/tiCfs — . 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. FOLEY MANUFACTURING CO. 471 -W. 22d Street ... CHICAGO HUB WIRE WORKS 13 Devonshire Street BOSTON, MASS. SIEVES AND SCREENS Loam, Gravefand Ashes, 25C. tO S5.50 Garden Arches and Trellises to Order STANDARD PLATE CLASS CO. Manufacturers, Importers and Jobbers AMERICAN AND FRENCH (jREENHOUSE GLASS 26-30 Sudbury Street 61-63 Portland Street BOSTON, MASS. STANDARD FLOWER POTS Packed in small crates, easy lo handle. Price per crate 1500 2 in. pots in crate $4.88 1500 a5< 15003^ 1000 3 800354 5004 3205 144 6 5-25 Coo 5.00 5.80 4.50 4.51 .16 Price per craic 3o 7 in. pots in cra(e$4.2o 60 8 " " 3,00 HAND MADE 48 9 in. pots in crate $3.60 48 10 " ** 4.80 24 i> " " 3.60 24 12 " " 4.80 17 14 " " 4.80 ' 6 16 " " 4,50 CYPRESS SASH BARS 32 fe«t er lon^ei HOT BED SASH PECKY CYPRESS BENCH LUMBER Seed pans, same price as pots. Send for price list of Cylinders for Cut flowers, Hanging Baskets, Lawn Vases.ctc. Ten percent, off forcash with order. Address Hilfinger Bros.,Pottery,Fort Edward. N.Y, August Rolker & Sons, Agts., 31 Barclay St., N. V. City. GREENHOUSES ERECTED AND EQUIPPED COMPLETE IF DESIRED Write for Circular "D" and Prices Standard Flower . . POTS II your greenhouses are within 500 miles of the Capit'-l, write us, we can save you money W. H. ERNEST, 2S:h and M Streets, WASHINGTON. D. G. The A. T. STEARNS LUMBER CO. NEPONSET, BOSTON, MASS. NOT? IS^HE TIME TO INSURE YOUR (JLASS AGAINST DAMAGE BY HAIL. For particulars address John G. E»tor, Saddlo RIvf, M» «/• September 29. 190G horticulture: 359 IMl'ROVEU CreenhQ4ise Boiler, 35 Erie Street CHICAGO. Boilers made of ih« best material : shcl., :;rebox sheets and heads of steel; water space all around front, sides and back. Write for infonnation. DO YOU WANT .♦ ^^S^ In Your ^St Greenhouse? x^ Use a ^ MOREHEAD TRAP ^V^ MOREHEAD MFG. CO. ^^ '.045 Grand River Ave. DETROIT - - MICH N. TOPUWANIM. PLY. GREENHOUSE CONSTRUCTION LUMBER John C. Honinger Co. 117 E. Blackhawk St., CHICAGO SEND FOR CATALOGUE OF SCOLLAY HOT WATER and STEAM BOILERS JOHN A. SCOLLAY 7.3 and 75 Myrtle Avenue BOROUGH OF BROOKLVN, N. i. OITf BOSTON PLATE S WINDOW GLASS CO. GREENHOUSE GLASS German and American 261 to 287 A St., BOSTON 20-22 Caaal St SOME MORE ABOUT THAT CATALOG We believe plans and section.s are important — important enough to give them considerable space. Under each of the dozen or more sub- jects in our catalog, there's always apian — a plain as day plan that anyhodj- can understand. In the back are several pages of sections and different kinds of side wall construction that are a great help in selecting the kind of house you want A few pages are gi\en to just what we do and some of the things it's cheaper for you to do — a complete, satisfactory catalog — we say in all modest\- that we believe it's the best greenhouse one that's ever been printed. SEND FOR IT PIERSON U=BAR COMPANY Designers and Builders U-BAR GREENHOUSES Metropolitan BIdg., 4th Ave. and 23rd St. NEW YORK 0 ■ FORHEAtlNG ANY DE3CRIPTI0K OF BUILDING BY 5TEAM OR HOT WATER ^ NEW YORK OFFICE. IN FIFTH AVE ■ ,. . 74 FRANKLIN ST BOSTON__ BOSTON OFFICE REMOVED TO 188-200 FRANKLIN ST.. COR. PEARL. Indestructible Green House Bench (liuitt under the I'lttt Patent) The material used in construction consisl.s of cement, gravel and sand with re enforcements. A cement bench lasts a lilc time, constructed so it can be moved any time and anywhere. All work guaranteed. Cost within reach of every florist. Study carefully the advantages over wood or other material used for greenhouse benching. Estimates gladly furnished upon application by giving U-; the exact dimensions of the benches you micht want to rebuild .>r put in ^e\^■ hnu-^r-^: \f anufactured an'! -^old by WM. F. KASTING, ^'"nSWi^lVX^^' ^L.-' wood it does nut hea%e. As regards the goods, the article is no new inveiitiun but simply an articl'; of the very best class, to t'o thoroughly good work, like old time gen-Iemen expecied when sashes were made wih lead, and small panes of glas- used that caught the water and leaded unless set with an elaetir pu ly which once sei by a mechanic "as expecied to remain, aDo feet sold thus far this sea>on. Catalogues free. E. HIPPARO, Yonngstown, Ohio In a Premier Greenhouse — all good points are combined. There's durability, artistic appearance, ease of erection ^ — and — ease of RE-erection. It's a better house than is usually built; the price is ONE THIRD of that usually charged. .9,-;;,/ fer Ivoklet No. G-4S. Chas. H. Manley, Premier Mfg. Works, St. Johns, Mich. WEATHERED COHPANY BOX 789. NtW YORK GREENHOUSE BUILDING AND HEATING bend for Catalogue. Field of Hyacinths Hillegom, Holland. I'hoto by Ccuyl/sy I'f (*'. IV. Raiuson £-" Co. M eyofeafo ^^^^^^ flORfSTfFl/INrJMA^, 10DSCAPE GARDmCg^ /{/ndred iDterejt^^^ QqjroN, Mass. 'tjcrfpt/on, ^100 \ 864 HOKTlCULTUR£ October 6, 1906 aiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiimiiiiriiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiniiiiiniiiiiiini; NOW READY Baeter Xiliee Should be potted at once, as Easter is early this year Japan stocks are now arriving, and are In first-class shape JAPAN LONGIFLORUM. . 7 to O in. bulbs, case of 300 bulbs, $14.25. ■ . ■ 9 to K) in. bulbs, case of 20O bulb.s, $l.').oo. Mulnrtorum, 7 to 9 in. bulbs, case of 300 bulbs, $1,-) 00. " " a to 10 in. bulbs case of 200 bulbs, $17.00. (jisanteum, 7 to 9 in bulbs, case of 300 bulbs, $18.7.5. 9 to 10 in. bulbs, case of 200 bulbs, $21.00. UUUM CANDIDUM, selected bulbs, $.5.00 per liHi. A Few of the Leading Narcissus PAPER WHITE GRANDIFLORA, 13-15 c-m, tine bulbs, ca.se of 12.51) bulbs, $11.25. Per 1 ooo DOUBLE VON SION, tirst size $9 00 extra size 12 (hi mamiiKitluiouble-nosed, or tO!>root, 20.110 PRINCEPS, early, single, tine bulbs 7.00 GOLDEN SPUR, the favorite single yellow . . 18.(«i EMPRESS, a granJ l.lnilor 20.(ki ALBA PLENA ODORATA B.IKl BARRI CONSPICUUS 8.00 POETICU8 4.50 POETICU 5 ORNATUS 7.00 WHITE ROMAN HYACINTHS. 12 15 c-m, . 1316 " FREESIA REFRACTA ALBA, finest Bermuda bulbs BERMUDA BUTTERCUP OXAUS .... SPANISH IRIS, four best .sorts . . mi.ited 23.00 28.no 7. .50 7..50 5.00 2 50 tSf For other bulbs and for smaller quantities, sec our Wholesale Price List, in which will be found a full assortment of all kinds of bulbs for winter and spring flowering. Send for list if you have not already received one F. R. PIER30N CO., Tarrytown-on-Hudson, Ni wYork BUY WHITMANI : THE RECORD BREAKER FERN 4 4 IT HAS NO COMPETITOR Plants in lyi inch pots, $25 per 100 ; $200 per 10 0 Fine Specimens in 5=inch pots, $1 each ; 6=inch, $1.50 each; 8-inch $5. I H. H. BARROWS & SON . WHITMAN, MASS. S ?iiiiiiiiiiillilliiiiiiiiiiiiigiiiiiiiiiijiii]iiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii!tiiiil; I AnytHing of Value to the profession CAN BE 50LD through advertising in Horticulture \ ABELLE NEW PINK CARNATION FOR 1907 COLOR — A peculiar shade of lovely pink, with a faint yellowish cast; several shades lighter than the Lawson. Unlike most Pinks, the brightest sun does not injure the color. SIZE — 3 to 4 inches in diameter when established. ODOR—Pleasing, but not strong. STEMS— Invariably strong, but always graceful, ranging from 12 to 30 inches during the season. HABIT, etc.— A very quick, active grower, making specimen plants in a short time, even from laie cuttings. .fiS.OO. 2'«/(»is Cnali. NI. J. SCHAAF, Dansvi//e, N.Y. ARAUCARIAS A SPECIALTY. 6000 of the choicest on hand at the following lowest cash prices: EJiceUa. sK-in. pots. 3-4 tiers, 10 to 14 in. hi^h, 50 to 60 cts., 6-in. pots, 4-6 tiers, 16 to 2a in. high,$ .75,$i.octo $1.35 each. Compacta Robusta, very fine, 6-7 in. pots, $1.25, $1.50, $1.75, $2. 00 each. Glauca, 6-7 in.,$'-oo. $<-25, $1.50 each. Kentia Forsteriana and Belmoreana, 6-in., 30 to 40 in high, 4 years old, $1.00, Si-25 to $1.50; made up, $2.00 each. GODFREY ASCHMANN, 1012 Ontario St.. Philadelphia. Enchantress Boston Market Nelson Fisher Mrs. Patton ^4.00 per 100 S35.00 per 1000 Geraniums Rooted Cuttings in any quantity after ^ov. 15. at moderate prices. Send for price list ALBERT M. HERR, Lancaster, Pa. Mention liortn-uliure when yuii write J. B. HEISS 112 S. Main St., DAYTON, O. 100 1000 RICHMOND ROSE 2'X in. $12.00 $100.00 KAISERIN " " 400 35.00 VARIEGATED LAWSON R.C. 6.00 50.00 ENCHANTRESS 3,00 25,00 QUEEN and LAWSON 2,00 18.00 £. H. PYE, FLORIST UPPER NYACK, N V. ARISTOCRAT Cyclamens ■" '' ■ ^^ ■ W W II fl I ! C*-„ri^lth... rtlnnfc ffom BRIGHT CERISE) «*lli t>er 100 CHICAGO CARNATION CO,, JOLIET, ILL. Strong healthy plants from best strain of seed. 3 1-2 in. pots ready for 6 in. Write for prices. JOHN BARR, South Natick, iVIass SUPPLEMENT HORTICULTURE, Vol IV. No, 14 OCTOBER 6, 1906 ■j« ^ DAFFODILS : PETER BARR (WHITE). WEARDALE PERFECTION (PALE YELLOW & WHITE). MONARCH (DEEP YELLOW). i I Hudson &" h'cuiiis, I'tinlcrs, Loudon horticulture: VOL IV OCTOBER 6, 1906 NO. 14 Published "Weekly by HORTICULTURi: PUBLISHING CO. 11 Hamilton Place, Boston, Mass. Telephone, Oxford 292 ■WM. J. STCWART. EDITOR AND Managep SUBSCRIPTION PRICE One Year, in advance . To Foreign Countries Single Copies gl.OO 2. 00 •OS ADVERTISING RATES. NET Per Inch, 30 inches to page . . .QO Full Page 24.00 On Yearly Contract — 52 consecutive times — per inch, .70. per page . 20. co COPYRIOHT, 1906, 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. FRONTISPIECE— Field of Hyacinths DENDROBIUM FORMOSUM GIGANTEUM — James Hutchinson — Illustrated 367 IS THE DAHLIA OF VALUE TO THE FLOWER GROWER?— Maurice Fuld 367 EDITORIAL The prosperous bulb trade — The qualifications ot a gardener — About the house plant — The dahlia in the flower market — Hel|) the exhibitions — The advertising problem 368 OUR COLORED SUPPLEMENT 369 NEWS OF THE CLUBS AND SOCIETIES Newport Horticultural Society 370 Chrysanthemum Society of America 370 Horticultural Society of New York 370 American Carnation Society 370 Florists' Club of Philadelphia 370 CONTENTS OF THIS ISSUE Page. Page OBITUARY C. Wm. Turnley, Portrait — Francis J. Reynolds — Theodore Searles 371 SEED TRADE TOPICS 372 CUT FLOWER MARKET REPORTS Boston, Buffalo, Cincinnati, Columbus, Louisville, Philadelphia 375 MISCELLANEOUS New Wholesale Quarters of Welch Bros.— Illus.. . 369 Personal 370 Newport Notes 370 News Notes 371 A Holland Tulip Field— Illustration 372 Philadelphia Notes 372 A Decorative Auto— Illustrated 381 Greenhouses Building or Projected 382 List of Patents 382 COLORED SUPPLEMENT WITH THIS ISSUE. NEW TRUMPET DAFFODILS. LOCAL REPRESENTATIVES BUFFALO, N. Y.— E. C. Brucker, 385-87 Elllcott St CLEVELAND, O. — A. L. Hutchins, 2220 East 74th St COLUMBUS, O. — M. B. Faxon, 246 Oak St CINCINNATI, 0.— Frank W. Ball, Walnut Hills. DETROIT— Frank Danzer, 1487 Fifteenth St. INDIANAPOLIS, IND.— George B. WIegand, 1610 N. Illi- nois 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. Watson, Dsbson BIdg., 9th and Market St. SAN FRANCISCO, CAL. — Luther Monnette, 866 Isa- bella St, Oakland, Cal. TOLEDO, O. — J. L. Schiller, 929 Prouty Ave. WASHINGTON, D. C— Jarw^* -I Harty, 14th and H Streets, N. W. 366 HORTICULTURE October 6, 1906 I gre:at paeony 5 a lb i 5,000 Extra Largo Seven Yenr OIiJ Clumps, of the best Paeonies in the Country. Mrs. Chamberlin, Alba Imbricata, Galene, Armindine. Exquisite, HillsDwarf White Discordia. James Vick, Baroness Schroe der, Climax, Achille. Thurlow's Double Rose, Halseus. Bridesmaid. Areos, Janus, Emile, Hesperus, innot lor-ate the variet.v. therefore we wi A. GtSeEA-T SA.CFeiFMCE We need the room and wish to clear the field this fall. If von are Interested send in yonr best offer. Western Beauty, Proserpine, Edulis Superba, Duke of Clarence, Ismarus, Argus, Paradoxa Rosa, Auguste Lemoin- ier, Eugene Verdier, Triumphans Gan- davensis, Saturnalis, Helena, Grandiflora, Duchess of Teck, O. B. Baldwin, Miss Brice, Vesper, Thurlow's Mixture Tins lot contains such varieties as Lady Carrington, Lyceum, E. Y, Tea's Seed- lings, Magnifica, Albiflora Edulis, Princess Maud, Alonzo. Prince George, Pulcherima, Miss Kelway, Excelsior, Queen Victoria, Rosamund, Hermus, Milton Hill,' Appollo, Queen of May, Atlanta, Papaveraeflora. We hare lost the labels of these and sell the whole lot of 5.0U0 Clumps 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 J CHICAGO CARNATION CO., A. T. PYFER, Mgr., JOtlET, ILL. $ «r«^ WARNAAR & CO. Sassenheim, Holland Growers of D. N. Van Sion, S. N. Golden Spur, Peonies Duchesse de Nemours, Festiva Maxima, Marie Lemoine iCaloti, Canary, Lady Leonora Bramwell, Mons. Charles Leveque (award of Merit London 1906), Spirea Gladstone, Superbe, etc. P/E0NIE5 Now is the lime to plant them and George Hollil iia« tl>em for sale — Send and gel his catalog. He won ihe First Prize and Bronze Medal al the National Show recently held in Boston. _^^____ GEORGE MOLLIS Mollis Street, South Weymouth, Mass. PEONIES $6.00 to $10.00 per 100 EDWARD SWAYNE WEST CHESTER PA. PEONIES. Queen Victoria (the cold storasie Hower) $9,00 perliKi Festiva Maxima, So IK) per lilfi, Frag- rans ithe bloom producer), SB.oo per li«i. t'or liMMj rates or other varieties, write. GILBERT H. WILD, SARGOXIE. MO , HIBISCUS SYRIACUS MEEHANII WE now offer to the trade our new hardy variegated leaf Hibiscus Syriacus Meehanii. This plant attracted much attention when exhibited at the American Nurserymen's Convention at West Baden, Ind., and American Florists' Exhibition at Asheville, N. C. Foliage beautifully variegated ; never sun scalds or reverts to the green ; flowers single, very large, satiny lavender; blooms during four months; prices on application. Orders booked now. Catalogues free. P. J. BERCKMANS CO., Inc., Fruitland Nurseries AUGUSTA, QA. John Waterer & Sons, ti AMERICAN NURSERY BAGSHOT, ENGLAND have the finest sfock 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. The F. E. CONINE NURSERY CO. strat;ord ESTABLISHED II YEARS CT.- [lave the FINEST AUSTRIAN and SCOTCH PINES, 3 to 8 ft., with balls, in the country. Also, SPRUCE and other EVERGREENS with balls. Other hne Nursery Stock. Begin to dig September 1st. I'lanters only. LADY GAY 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 Netting. Herbaceous Paeonies. Hollyhocks and Phlox. Catalogue mailed on request. M. H. WALSH BOSE SPECIALIST WOODS HOLE, MASS. Hyacinths, Tulips, Narcissus, Crocus, Lilies and all other Bulbs for Florists Send for our Whole ale Flor- ists' Bulb List Now Ready. J. M.THORBURN & CO. 33 Barclay St,, through to 38 Park Place NEW YORK ARTHUR COWEE GLADIOLUS SPECIALIST Meadowvale Farm HAS UNDER CULTIVATION OVER lOO ACRES COMPRISING The Best Mixtures, Collections and Named Varieties in Existence. Write for 1906 Catalog DAHLIAS. ruriies in any quantity; "[^rly spring. Now is the ttm* to place your order for bulbswhich will insure you getltng named va- dclivcry to be made this fall CAVID HERBERT & SON, Successors to L. K. Peacock, Inc. A-TCO, JV.J. October 6, 1906 H O RT 1 CULTl; 367 Dendrobium formosum giganteum I)ondrobiuin formosum giganteum is tlic most pop- ular of the nigro-hirsute forms of dendrobium and per- haps the easiest to cultivate. The black-hairy species of dendrobium all deteriorate under cultivation and D. formosum giganleuiii is no exception; however by good iroatment a plant may be kept in good condition, and may flower evei-^' season for a number of years. The straight species formosum, of which giganteum is a variety, I have never seen nor is it ofEered in any deal- er's price list and 1 doubt if there is any difference lietvvwn the species and its variety. Its chief requirements are plenty of heat and moisture when growing. The growing season is short, the pseudo-bullis reaching maturity in about three months, tlie flowers produced in apical clusters terminating the growth. The flowers are large, pure white, with a large >-tain of yellow on the lip, which varies in intensity in different plants, but is usually a rich orange. It is a native of Burmah, where it is subjected to a long spell of dry weather, and should only be given enough water during the resting period to prevent shrivelling. Plenty of light at all times is essential. It may be grown in baskets or perforated pans which should be as small as possible, the best rooting medium l)eing pure fern root and charcoal. During the growing season and especially after the pan or basket is fairly well filled with roots a liberal amount of liquid stimu- lant may be given. Is the Dahlia of Value to the Flower Grower ? I do not think this question has received the proper amount of consideration and attention at the hands of the florist fraternity. Most attempts so far to introduce the dahlia into the cut flower market have origimited from growers making a specialty of growing dahlias for the purpose of selling the tuljers. The right introduc- tion could not be expected from these sources for the following reasons: As a rule a dahlia grower grows great numbers of plants of a very limited variety, par- ticularly of the well-known established sorts, which are more or less common, well advertised, and particularly adapted for garden bedding, ft is far from me to give the impression that such varieties would not be suitable for cutting, on the contrary I consider them very profit- able as in most eases they are selected on account of their productiveness in quantities of flowers. My objec- tion is based only on the point that these varieties pro- duce invariably the impression of commonness. Varie- ties which winild be suitalile for the purpose of intro- ducing this flower to the best class of florists in this country are grown in small quantities only, as they are of more recent introduction and consequently rather •expensive. Another important point to consider is that with the dahlia grower these varieties are grown for the purpose of exhibiting cut flowers at the various flower shows and fairs, where they are put up for an advertisement and a chance to liook orders for root de- liveries the following spring. Such a grower could not afford to rob his plants of the best products nor cut the flowers with sufficient lengths of stems to make them a saleable material for the retail florist. For some time a doubt existed in my mind whether dahlias had sufficient individual qualities that would enable them to be favorably received with the more prosperous class of flower lovers and thus a demand created. This doubt has been entirely removed by two experiences which have come to me through my line of work. Some time this fall our firm exhibited a great number of choice and rare varieties of cactus dahlias at a fashionable re- sort near Boston. The ladies attending the exhibition had only words of admiration for them. Shortly after this we received a communication from a society lady who attended our exhibit inquiring if we could supply her with sufficient flowers for a table decoration to be used at a large dinner party. We gladly consented, and as a result applications were far more numerous than we welcomed, as our supply gave out. These din- ner decorations are now a subject of discussion in society circles and the eventual result can hardly be- foretold. Another exjx;riment of a similar nature has produced the same result. Through a ])ersonal interview one of the foremost retail florists of New York consented to make an effective display of dahlias in his show-win- dows. The prices realized were equal to those of fancy roses at the present market and I feel the greatest con- fidence in predicting a glorious future for the dahlia. A word of advice to those who are anticipating the growing of dahlias for the cut flower market. It is most esscTitial that proper attention should be given to the selectiim of the varieties for this purpose. As sec- retary of the newly-formed dahlia society I have the interest of that flower at heart and I .shall be only too glad to reply to the readers of Horticulture through its columns to all questions brought forward, as well as mv abilitv permits nie. Secretary American Dahlia Society. ^Z^ 368 HORTl CU LT U R£ October 6, 1906 horticulture: AN ILLUSTRATED JOURNAL DEVOTED TO THE FLORIST, PLANTSMAN, LANDSCAPE GARDENER AND KINDRED INTERESTS HORTICULTURE PUBLISHING CO. II HAMILTON PLACE, BOSTON, MASS. Telephon*, Oxford 292 WM. J. STEWART. Editor and Manager. We present some interesting bulb pic- The prosperous tures in this issue. There will also bulb trade l,,. fmmil in our advertising columns some tempting Imlb oilers, which we hope our readers will take advantage of. From the dealers we learn that the general bulb demand this fall is unprecedented in volume, the advance orders being in some instances so large that doubt is expressed of ability to fill them. Nothing is simpler tlian the building up of a profitable garden bulb trade by the local florist. A few dollars' worth of first-class varieties conspicuously planted can be made the means of selling many thousands when they are in bloom next spring, for fall delivery. We have heard considerable of late The qualifications concerning the education necessary of a gardener to the making of a gardener worthy of the name. Between forty and fifty yeai-s ago there was published in London a volume entitled "The Young Gardener's Educator." The sub- jects treated upon as essentials included English gram- mar, geology, botany, vegetable physiology, hoj-ticul- tural chemistry, physical geography, entomology, meas- uring, architectural drawing, letter-writing and pen- manship. Quite an ambitious array, but the man who has mastered all these need have no fear that he will ever be asked by his employer to "milk the cow or sift the ashes." The house plant is sure to be an issue About the again this season. The popular demand house plant grows apace, and it only remains with the growers and dealers to assure its continuance and constant increase from year to year indefinitely. The need for more attention to the proper preparation and hardening off of both foliage and flowering plants for a more enduring existence after they have passed into the hands of the retail buyer cannot be overdrawn. In a majority of cases tliis most essential point in the healthy development of the house plant business is given minor consideration and the great and promising future is lost sight of and its splendid opportunities recklessly sacrificed in the blind scramble for the dollar of the moment. 'i'he views expressed by the sec- The dahlia in the rotary of the newly-organized dahlia flower market society in this issue strike us as well-founded and distinctly practi- cal, it is very true that no commei-cial grower has yet taken up the culture of the dalilia primarily for cut flower purposes in a wholesale way. The l)looms have come in as a by-product only and their qualifications for position in the cut-flower market has been a sec- ondary consideration. One look at the crates of blooms as shipped from the dahlia fields to the city flower mar- kets will quickly convince anyone of the facts as Mr. Fuld states them. The possibilities under conditions giving a paramount consideration to the dahlia's value as a standard cut-flower treated on the same basis as are roses, carnations, asters and sweet peas, will readily suggest themselves. About three weeks remain before the Help the opening of the series of fall exhibitions exhibitions which have been instituted in nearly every community from the Atlantic to tlie Pacific where horticultural industry has obtained a foothold. We reiterate our advice, often before re- peated, that every florist and gardener who can possibly do so, should plan to visit one or more of these — the more the better — and, moreover, make it a point to con- tribute to at least one of these shows examples of his own cultural or artistic ability. We cannot conceive how any one engaged in horticultural employment, whether commercial or otherwise, can ignore these im- portant affairs or underrate their substantial value to him. No better educational incentive can be imagined for the progressive florist and gardener, and there ex- ists no more effectual stimulus to a public interest in his products and a willing expenditure for what he has to offer whether it be his services or his goods. One of our contemporaries advances The advertising the proposition that the paper carry- problem iiig the most advertisements is in- variably the best advertising medium. May be, some- times, but not always. There are a good many ifs to be considered. The paper from which we quote seems to forget the strenuous claims it made on its own behalf a few years ago when it was very shy on advertising patronage. Advertisers have learned that advertising returns from any source are perplexingly elusive and in- comprehensible at times. Horticdlture has nothing to complain of in the extent of its patronage, seeing it is not yet two years old, and its advertisers seem to be as well satisfied with the business it brings them as any one could wish. Good reading matter from which in- telligent readers can draw useful information has been Horticulture's trump card from the beginning and an increasing number of wide-awake advertisers are reaping the benefit therefrom. October G, 1906 horticui^ture: 369 OUR COLORED SLUPPLEMENT. It is with much pleasuic that we present the readers of HullTICUL- TURE with what is undoulitedly the most strilving and beautiful print of daffodils ever issued. Of the three superb varieties of narcissi therein depicted the London Garden has this to say: "The magnificent White Ajax Peter Barr did undoubtedly attract more notice on its introduction than any other flower, because it was, up to then, the largest white Trumpet Daffodil that had made its appear- ance. Its advent in 1902. when it gained a first-class certificate from the Narcissus Committee of the Royal Horticultural Society, appeared to be the signal for an all-round advance in the quality and size of white trumpets, for in the year following five superb varieties, all of which have received certificates, made their appearance, i. e., Francesca, Loveliness, Mrs. R. Sy- denham, Mrs. George Barr, and Henri Vilmorin. Each year since then addi- tions have been made to this section, and the dearth of good white Trumpet Daffodils, which once existed, is now a thing of the past. It is scarcely necessary to lay stress on the impor- tant part which that grand variety Mme. de Graaff has played in the pro- duction of this fine new race of flow- ers. It will suflBce to add that it is one of the parents, not only of Peter Barr, but of its great rival. Pearl of Kent, raised by the Rev. G. P. Hay- don, and considered by many of the best judges as likely to eclipse the former variety. It is, however, an in- vidious task to make comparisons, unless one has had the good fortune to see all the numerous varieties grow- ing side by side. Peter Barr is a re- markable vigorous plant, and it is a great point in favor of most of these newer varieties that they are capital growers. It was raised by Messrs. Barr and Sons. Monarch. — Seventeen years ago (vide Journal of the Royal Horticul- tural Society, Vol. XI, Part II) Mr. Engleheart was lamenting the want of "a big and sturdy midseason or late flower such as Emperor, but with the rich golden yellow of maximus, which is not always happy in England." Since then King Alfred has appeared, but it has in no way supplied the de- ficiency. The remarks made in refer- ence to maximus are equally applica- ble to it. A glance through the Vari- ous trade catalogues will quickly con- vince anyone that there is ample room for improvement in the self yellow Ajax section, and it is to the strength- ening of this section that the hybridist should now address himself. Mon- arch, which is also portrayed in the colored plate, has the unique distinc- tion of being the other parent of both Peter Barr and Pearl of Kent. It was introduced in 1S9.5, and has proved a strong, vigorous grower and increases quickly. The plant scarcely attains the height of Emperor, and the flower, though larger and richer in color, is not as effective in the garden, on ac- count of its drooping appearance. In this respect it somewhat resembles Grandee, because the flower does not display itself to the best advantage on the plant. As a pollen parent it has already demonstrated its worth, and. in addition to the two noble white Ajax varieties already alluded to. sev- eral fine yellow trumpets, notably, Cleopatra, have been raised from it NEW WHOLESALE QUARTERS OF WELCH BROTHERS, BOSTON. I Conspicuous success in business un- dertalvings is so exceptional that when such has been attained by a firm or individual the occasion is of suflicient importance to merit something more than a passing notice. We look upon the opening this week of Welch Brothers' new wholesale cut flower and supply establishment in Boston, an exterior view of which appears here- with, as an event to which especial distinction should be given. Lord Bacon said that "chiefly the mould of a man's fortune is in his own hands" and Holmes struck the key of universal sentiment when he wrote that "Everybody likes and respects self-made men." The truths set forth in these quotations are well-exempli- fied in the career of the firm of which we write. Prosperity, confidence, and pre-eminence in their avocation, have not come to them suddenly or through fortuitous circumstance but through long, arduous years this monument to their courage, sagacity and diligence has been erected by their own indus- try commencing at the very bottom with "a heart to resolve, a head to contrive and a hand to execute" and so we are glad to congratulate Messrs. Welch Bros., and Boston, and the New England trade on this auspicioiis event in the history of the flower business. A detailed review of the career of this firm could add nothing to the value of what we have here written. Suffice it to say that the new estab- lishment is eligibly situated in the cen- tre of the business section of Boston, the location being chosen because of its convenience of access from railroad terminals and proximity to express offices. The move has been forced by the tremendous increase in busi- ness and insufficiency of room in their old quarters and takes into considera- tion the probable greater demands of the near future. The two floors occu- pied comprise an area of nearly 13.- 00(1 square feet. Two great storage rooms— one 1.5 x .5.5. the other 12 x 45 — have been constructed, with thick insu- lating walls and every accessory for the care and handling of flowers. The Remington process of ammonia cool- ing, with a 15 h. p. Stanley motor to operate it has been installed, steam power being also in reserve for use in case of accident to the electric power. It is expected that the use of this process will effect a large saving over the cost of ice and a further advantage lies in the fact that the graduation of the temperature in each compartment will be under absolute control. A complete florists' supply depart- ment including a wire-working estab- lishment is located on the basement floor. Offices, furniture and the equip- ment of the packing and shipping de- partment are up-to-date in every par- ticular. A stream of visitors has been coming and going ever since the open- ing on last Monday morning. For this purpose it may, therefore, be specially commended, and all those who are engaged in seedling raising should procure it now that it has fallen in price from £15 15s. to 12s. 6d. per bulb. Weardale Perfection.— Of this lovely flower, what higher praise can be said than that it is the finest of all that set of noble seedlings raised by the late Mr. William Backhouse of St. .Tohn's, Walsingham, and in which were in- cluded such sterling varieties as Em- peror and Empress? Introduced a year in front of Monarch, this variety is only slightly more expensive, and as a pollen parent has proved equally as useful. The many exquisite white Ajax varieties raised by that keen en- thusiast. Mr. Ernest Crosfield. all have Weardale Perfection as their pollen parent, and a more lovely race of flow- ers has not yet been exhibited. In comiiarison both with Peter Barr and Monarch, Weardale Perfection is a considerably taller grower, and its flowers, which have been compared to those of a gigantic N. pallidus praecox, have been known to attain 5 Inches across." 370 H O R T I C U L T U R E October 6, 190S NEWS OF THE CLUBS AND SOCIETIES NEWPORT HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY. The meeting of the Newport Horti- cultural Society, held Tuesday even- ing last, of necessity resolved itself into a good sized exhibition of plants, flowers, fruit and vegetables. At the exhibition held in August, dahlias were far from being at their best, and as the popularity of these flowers has in no way diminished, it was primarily on their account that the exhibition of Tuesday evening was arranged. The display of cactus flowered and single dahlias was very creditable, the local growers showing better blooms than were ever seen here before. Wm. F. Turner, New Bedford, showed some blooms of the cactus type that were a revelation to our local enthusiasts. James Robertson, James J. Sullivan, Samuel Watson, James Boyd. Colin Robertson and W. S. Sissen were the most successful dahlia exhibitors. James Robertson scored a great suc- cess with his seedling single, which made a magnificent showing in a large vase. Samuel Watson exhibited a good seedling of the type of Nymphoea, which promises to be a very useful variety for bedding and cutting. James J. Sullivan showed a red decorative seedling much resembling Catherine Duer in color and form, not so large or full nor on the whole as good a flower, but superior in stem. W. F. Turner staged several of the best of the introductions of 1906 in cactus dahlias. Richard Gardner showed oncidiums cattleyas and anthuriums; John Mar- shall, cattleyas and gladioli; David Mcintosh, dracaenas; Samuel Speers, a large collection of pears; Mr. John Baumgartner, a collection of hot house and out-door fruit. In addition to dahlias, Colin Robertson showed well- grown crotons and a large collection of vegetables. Messrs. G. S. Stod- dard, George Taylor and Albert John- son also showed dahlias. Alex. Main received an award for a fancy basket of flowers made up with dahlia Cath- erine Duer principally. James Boyd showed carnations and American Beauty roses. The judges were David Smith of Stranraer, Scotland; Bruce Butter- ton and Stewart Ritchie. FLORISTS' CLUB OF PHILADEL- PHIA. A general discussion as to ways and means for the 1907 S. A. P. convention which meets in Philadelphia next August, and the annual election of officers, were the principal features of the monthly meeting of the Philadel- phia club which took place on the 2nd inst. Samuel S. Pennock was elected president; Frederick Hahman, vice-president; Edwin Lonsdale, sec- retary, and J. William Colflesh, treas- urer. B. G. Hill & Co. sent an ex- hibit of their new hydrangea which attracted a great deal of interest, Arborescens grandiflora alba is the euphonious title it sails under. The blooms are large, of the purest snow white, and in form resembling the old Hortensia variety. This looks like a valuable addition to our list of shrubs if all that is said of it be true, not only for outside but for green- house culture. The subject selected for next meet- ing, November 6th, was chrysanthe- mums for exhibition. William Rob- ertson was given the honor of telling what he knows on this topic. If he can talk anyway near as good as he can grow prize winning chrysanthe- mums there will be something doing at next meeting. All the experts are looking forward to hearing some good straight talk from a man who thoroughly knows his subject. CHRYSANTHEMUM SOCIETY OF AMERICA. President Duckham has announced the committees to examine seedlings and sports on dates as follows: Octo- ber 6, 13, 20 and 27, November 3, 10, 17 and 24, 1906. Exhibits to receive attention from the committees must in all cases be prepaid to destination, and the entry fee of $2 should be forwarded to the secretary not later than Tuesday of the week preceding examination, or may accompany the blooms. Special atten- tion is called to the rule requiring that sports, to receive a certificate, must pass three committees. NEW YORK. — Eugene Dailledouze, chairman, care of New York Cut Flower Company, 55-57 Twenty-sixth street; William Turner, Thomas Head. PHILADELPHIA, PA.— A. B. Cart- ledge, chairman, 1514 Chestnut street; John Westcott, Wm. K. Harris. Ship flowers in care of the chairman. BOSTON, MASS.— E. A. Wood, chairman; Wm. Nicholson, James Wheeler. Ship to Boston Flower Market, care of the chairman. CINCINNATI, 0.— R. Witterstaet- ter, chairman; James Allen, Wm. Jack- son. Ship to Jabez Elliott Flower Market, care of janitor. CHICAGO, ILL.— J. S. Wilson, chair- man; J. B. Deamud and George Wien- hoeber. Ship care of J. B. Deamud, 51 Wabash avenue. The ofiicial scales of the C. S. A. are as follows: For Commercial For Exhibition Purposes. Purposes, Color 20 Color 10 Form 15 Stem ."5 Fullness 10 Foliage 5 Stem 15 Fullness 15 Foliage 15 Form 15 Substance 15 Depth 15 Size 10 Size 35 Total 100 Total 100 DAVID ERASER, Secretary. Pittsburg, Pa. AMERICAN CARNATION SOCIETY. Carnations Registered. By F. Dorner & Sons Co., Lafayette, Ind. Red Chief, an even, clear shade of scarlet, very early and exception- ally free; Bonnie Maid, edged white and shaded to a pink center; Winona, a clear medium pink. ALBERT M. HERR, Secretary. Lancaster, Pa. HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY OF NEW YORK. The opening meeting for the winter session of the Horticultural Society of New York will be held on Wednesday, October 10th, in the Museum Build- ing of the New York Botanical Gar- den. In connection with the meeting, there will be an exhibition of hardy flowers, etc., which will be continued on Thursday. Specimens of interest are solicited. The exhibition not being of a competitive character, the awards will be made on the merits of the in- dividual exhibits. Further applica- tion can be made to the Secretary, Leonard Barron, 133 East 16th street, New York City. The Wappingers Dahlia Society held their sixth annual exhibit in Park Hall, M''appingers Falls, N. Y., on Sep- tember 21 and 22. Although the dis- play of dahlias was not up to last year's standard it was conceded to be a success. The schedule contained 117 classes. Wm. P. Clyde, gardener H. J. Osterhoudt, won the silver cup for the best collection of dahlias and the Sunny Field Nursery Co.'s prize for the best collection of her- baceous flowers. The judge of ex- hibits was George H. Hale of Sea- bright, N. J. PERSONAL. Mr. and Mrs. John Lambert, of Fall River, Mass., observed their fifteenth wedding anniversary on September 22. Maurice E. Cook, of the firm of H. A. Cook & Sons, of Shrewsbury, Mass., and Carrie Eunice Harrington, were married on September 26. James McKellar, with Graff Bros,, Columbus, Ohio, was taken suddenly sick last week, and his friends in the craft fear a fever. Mr. McKellar is the secretary of the Columbus Florists' Club. Visitors in Boston this week: E. D. Sturtevant, Hollywood, Cal., John Waterer, Bagshot, England, A. M. Rennie, Providence, R. I., A. Hans, Stamford, Conn., S. B. Dicks, London, England. R. L. Adams, well known as a fre- quent contributor to HORTICULTURE on entomological and other topics, has taken a position in the California Experiment Station, Berkeley, Cal., under Prof. R. E. Smith, where he will be engaged in special work on the pear blight. NEWPORT NOTES. John Daly has been appointed gar- dener to Mrs. John Nicholas Brown, and J. Smith has dropped into Mr. Daley's place at Mrs. Grosvenor's. F. L. Zeigler for the past week had a daily exhibition of dahlia blooms in bis store windows for the guidance of intending purchasers for next season's planting; good idea isn't it? Mr. Pembroke Jones, who recently purchased the Havemeyer estate, in- tends to completely change the char- acter of the grounds. The chief neces- saries for the attainment of that end he considers choice evergreens in large numbers. Last week the greenhouses of Philip Caswell in Middletown were sold at auction, to be moved off in thirty days; poor prices ruled at the sale. Carl Jurgens bought one house and Messrs. Rowland of Jamestown, and Pockham of Middletown bought one each, and Robert Curry and others bought the rest; to be torn down. October 6, 1906 H O R T I C U L T U % ?: 371 »^,..- m S.S. PEMNOCK-MEEHAN CO.: THE ll'&Viifibf PHILADELPHIA i 1608 to 1618 Ludlow St. Store Closes 8 p. m. • ••«( OBITUARY. C. Wm. Turnley. One more familiar figure at the S. A. F. conventions has gone to his re- ward. Chas. W. Turnley, who passed away in Haddonfleld, N. .J., on the 17th ult., had almost without exception attended every convention o£ the so- ciety since its inception. The meeting at Dayton was his last. He had a fall the day he started for the convention and this, combined with the heat and the fatigue of the journey, proved so serious that he never rallied, although the cau-su oC dealli i-s L^ivru as kidney trouble. He was born in London and in his early days conducted an educa- tional institution in Camden, N. J., where latterly he had a flower store in addition to his home and green- houses, at Haddonfleld. At the time of his death he was in his 80th year and was a wonderful man for his age. He was vice-president of the S. A. F. for New Jersey. The business will be conducted by his son, A. L. Turnley. Francis J. Reynolds, for many years engaged in the florist business on lower Fulton street, Brooklyn. N. Y., died on September 28 at his home, 330 Bergen street. Theodore Searles of Greenwich, Conn., died on September 21, aged G8. NEWS NOTES. Gibbs Bros., Lynn, Mass., announce their removal about October 12, to 263 Union street. In the terrible hurricane that swept over the Gulf Coast last week the florists of Mobile were heavy losers. G. F. Neipp has removed to Floral Hill Gardens, Chatham, N. J., his prop- erty at Woodhaven, N. Y., having been taken by the city. L. W. Ripley, of Farmington, Me., has purchased the greenhouse of Z. H. Greenwood, and will move it to the Bradbury estate where he will carry on business in future. Dudley & Son, of Parkersburg, W. Va., have moved into their new build- ing, corner of Fifth and Juliana streets, where they have one of the most elegantly equipped stores in that locality. SAMUEL MURRAY Florist Coates House Conservatory 101 r BROADWAY, KANSAS CITY, MO Both 'Phon«8 2670 Mafn FRED C. WEBER FLORIST «26-28 CT T niTTs iwn OLIVE STREET -J * • 1-UU10» I'lU. Established 1 873 Lone Distance Ftione Bell Lladell «7i Geo. H. Cooke FLORIST Connecticut Avenue and L Street WASHINOTON. D. C. WASHINGTON, D. C. CUDE BROSCO fLORIbTS 121* F 9T NW GUDE'S Theodore IVIiller FLORIST LongDi^tance Phones: Bell, Forest 5G; KInloch.Deltnar 201 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 57 J Fifth Ave., New York City Telegraphic orders forwarded to unj part of tbe United States, Canada, and an principal cities of Enrope. Orders transferred or entrusted bj ttie tiiade to our selection for delirerr 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 Br TELEGRAPH" JOHN BREITMEYER'S — SONS^= Cor. Miami and Gratiot Aves. DETROIT, MICH. Artistic Designs . . . Higli Grade Cut Blooms We cover all Michigan points and good tectioDS of Ohio, Indiana and Canada 4832 Delmar Boul. 8T. LOUIS, MO> E ^5r R? B S Flowers or Design Work DELIVERED IN ALBANY AND VICINITY ON TELEGRAPHIC ORDER. 11 NORTH PEARL ST., ALBANY, N.Y. 372 H O R T I C U L T U R 1:. October 6, 1906 Seed Trade Topics CYCLAME:N sSEED5 i!"^"^ More definite information regarding the entire seed crop begins to arrive, and some estimates of probable de- liveries are given. If final figures sus- tain the preliminary estimates we maj count on 75 to 80 per cent, on the Red Flat varieties, 50 to 60 per cent, on Red Globes, 75 to 80 per cent on White Portugal, 50 to 60 per cent^ on Prizetaker and White Globe 20 to 30 per cent, on the Danvers \ellow Globes, and 15 to 25 per cent on the Flat Danvers and Strasburg Yellow. Just why the yellows are so much below the red varieties, and even the whites which are considered less able to withstand unfavorable con- ditions, has not been explained, but it would be interesting to learn. As- suming these estimates to be borne out bv final deliveries, many will have to recast their figures and their ideas of prices; for while the red varieties are promising better than was expected, the yellow sorts are correspondingly disappointing In view of the com- paratively liberal quantities of reds, they may operate to keep the yellow from soaring to the abnormally high figures, but undoubtedly there will be a decided disparity between the two under anv conceivable conditions. It is thought Canada Field peas are more abundant than for the past few- years; this may prove an illusion, how- ever because crops of other peas of all varieties are fully as short as last year, and it is difficult to prove that Canada Field peas have made materially bet- ter crops. The average, of course, may have been increased, but this has not been shown. The opinion is here ex- pressed that now is a good time to buy these peas. As to garden peas particularly the fancy large-podded sorts, they are going to be disappointingly short. "Canners" sorts also are quite short, but unless there is a revival in the demand, there will be enough of the dwarf wrinkled varieties to satisfy all requirements. A good bean crop is now practically assured which will mean falling prices. Catalogue seedsmen are up in the air over prices on many lines, but particularly onion seed, and to decide on just the right prices is certainly a very perplexing problem. No killing frosts are reported yet from anv part of the country which is most remarkable, though of course not unprecedented. Still we seldom get through September without severe frost either east or west. The recent hurricane seems to have done great damage to fall crops in all of the Gulf States, but particularly Alabama. This will not materially benefit the seedsmen since it is too late for replanting most varieties. Rickards Eros., the young Ne\* York seed firm, are starting in just as one would expect to see a hustling and energetic firm start In, by making their show windows talk. For the last three weeks their windows have been all aglow with gladioli and dahlias, and now they present a collection of tempting specimen vegetables that will not be forgotten when seed selling time comes next spring. , H. E. Fiske & Co., the new seed house of Boston, have been making a MICHELL'S GIANT STRAIN Grown for us by one of the leading growers in Europe, and cannot be e.vcelled in si?e of blooms and free flowering >iualuies. CIANT WHITE CIANT PINK ClANT RED CIANT WHITE with Red Eyes blAHT wni I t ^"-p io„ s„j, 75j , J6.00 per 1000 Seeds CIANT MIXED. All colora, price per 100 Seeda 60c.; $6.00 per 1000 Seeds. Our latest Fall Whole.sale Catalogue ol Bulbs. Seeds and Seasonable Supplies now re.ady. Write us for Special Prices on your Bulb list. HENRY F. IWICHElL CO.. 1OI8 Market St., PHILADELPHIA, PA. splendid display of choice dahlias in their show windows the past week. They catch the crowd, all right. HOLLAND TULIP FIELD. PHILADELPHIA NOTES. "The Florists of the Universe" started in with a rush at the opening of the S. S. Pennotk-Meehan Co. con- solidation on Monday last. An elegant little booklet finely printed and freely illustrated has been issued giving a history of the firm and explaining the facilities. An organization formed last spring among the Philadelphia wholesalers for the regulation of credits and for mutual protection has been unable to agree on a workable basis and has abandoned the effort for the present. But regretable as this is, much good has already been done by the thorough discussion and ventilation of the sub- ject. It is reported by the trade gen- erally that accounts are much better paid up and more satisfactory in every way than formerly. Ed-nin J. Fancourt has just returned from a six weeks' business trip west and reports trade very satisfactory es- pecially in the ribbon and supply line of which he is the manager for his firm. The McKissick forces came out this week uniformed in dark brown work ulsters trimmed with brass buttons and other fancy work. Seed Trade only BARENBRUG, BURGERS & CO. ARNHEH, HOLLAND, and PHILADELPHIA, U. 5. A. Wholesale growers and exporters of CRESTED DOGSTAIL, FIORIN, SWEET VERNAL and all FANCY GRASSES Sole Agent for U. S. and Canada, Q. C. WATSON Dobson Bldg..9th & Market Sts., PHILA- Who will lie glad to send samples and prices on application. I Look through the Buyers' Directory and Ready Reference Guide. You will find some good offers there also. :<'iiJi!MJ!i^^'Jii:i'< THE OPICINAL AND GENUINE NICOTINE5FUMIGANT PRICE 60e >''\Y^,^.v.,v*v,..^/ VvJe.bOn' IXINGSHEETSV '•'t^IIZ^IIar^/S^ '^ **' 50 PER , -..SEOr \N 12 BOXES N I KOTEEN FORSPRAV.INC'^bR^VAPORIZINC DtJlCE $1 50 PER PINT, 1300 PER ASE OF 10 PINT BOTTLES Nicotine Mfg.Co. St.Louis Mo. THOS. J. GREY & CO. fresh Flower, Farm and Garden S«ed8t New MuNhroom Spawn. £xtra quality — French, Japan and Dutch Bulbs. A full line of Agri- cultural Machinery anil Repairs 32 South Market St., Boston SEND FOE CATALOOUE STRAW MATS BURLAP WATS W. Elliott <& Sons 201 FULTON ST., N. Y. 3x6 cover two fiames SI. 25 «ach C X 6 cover two frames !»1.35e»ch October 6, 1906 HORTICULTURE 373 Established IS 24 BRIDGEMAN'S SEED WAREHOUSE RICKARDS BROS., fjm We are in position to supply your wants in all Bulbs for Fall Planting, such as Hyacinths, Tulips, Narcissus, Lilies, Etc. 37 East 19th Street, near Broadway, NEW YORK Telephone 4235 Qramercy Send for 1906 Catalogue FARQUHAR'S Famous Cyclamen The Finest Crown Farquhar's Giant White Farquhar's Giant Pink Farquliar's Giant Blood Red Farquhar's Giant Crimson And twelve others Farquhar's Columbian Prize Mixed Per 1000 Seeds $10 Per 100 Seeds $1.25 Per pkt. 75c. R. & J. FARQUHAR & GO. 6 & 7 S. MARKET STREET, BOSTON FOR PROMPT SHIPMENT — FULL LINE High Grade French Bulbs Joseph Breck & Sons Corp. 47-54 NO. MARKET ST., BOSTON, MASS. H. E. FiSKE Seed Co. is now open for business. BULBS in quantity selected in Hollana from grow- ers of iong experience in the growing of I'.iillis f"r our niarlirts. Eicellent Bulbs Excellent Show Room Gall and See Us 12 and 18 Faiicuil lliill S((iiare, Boston H. E. FISKE SEED CO. VEGETABLES for FORCING Our Famous Specialties Rawson's Hot-house Cucumber " " Lettuce " Crumpled Leaf Lettuce " Scarlet Conical Radish l=l^^iV^»Wl^»»V««l^^i» ■V^MI^*^^*V^W*^*« I C T O R Y . Strong healthy field grown plants, now ready, 1st size $15.00 per 100; 2d size $12.00 per 100; 3d size $10.00 per 100. ' A discount for cash with order. GUTTMAN & WEBER, 43 West 28th St, N. Y. ^«l^t<^^^ll^K^>M^>^»« ^S243 riadlBon Square J. B. Murdoch & Go. Wholesale Florists FLORISTS' SUPPLIES 545 Liberty St., PITTSBURG, PA. Long Distance 'Phone 1435 Court. FOR GOOD PRICES AND CASH RETURNS send your flowers to Phil. F. Kessler 55 West 26th Street, New York. Telephone 2921 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^ H. BAYERSDORFER &C0^ 50-56 North 4th Street PHILADELPHIA, PA. FLORISTS* SUPPLIES BEST LIKE 15 THE COHSTBY Do not keep your "1" on firms to see them grow or to see if they are full grown, but just glance around at the enterprising florist supply house with everything new for the trade. See us at the convention. JCTCDM P on l928Cermantown Av., , O I Lnn a UUi, Philadelphia, pa. New Crop Galax Leaves SEND IWE YOUR ORDERS C. W. CALDWELL, M^i2£g£r CALAX, VIRGINIA (sriTKSSOR Til |-.I..\IU i;ROCF.liV ro) Lilies, Japanese Plants BAMBOO STAKES The Yokohama Nursery Co., Ltd. 3t Barclay Street, Ne'? York Best Flowers Ihe Boston Market N. F. MCCARTHY & CO. 84 MAWLEY STREET BOSTON. MASS. SEND FOR PRICES Headquarters in Western New York ItOSES, CARNATIONS And all kinds of Seaonable Flowers WM. F. KAST1N6 Wholesale Commission Florist, also Dealer In Florists' Supplies anij 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. Discounts on larger quantities. Write fur prices on case I WE HAVE VERV FINE CUT BOX WOOD. DAGGER AND FANCY FERNS. Fresh Northern. $1.00 per 1000. LYRATA, tlie best bubstitutt: ior Smilax, $7.00 pcf '=^^^- Headquarters for all FLORISTS' SUPPLIES. Wire De.signs, Cut Wire, Letters, Immortelles, Cycas Leaves, Wheat Sheaves, Ribbons, Corrugated I'oxcs, etc. LAUREL FESTOONINQ. 5c. and 6c. per yard. HENRY M.R0BINS0N&CO..»*U.M.y,gUarje'ir WHOLESALE FLOWER MARKETS.— CINCINNATI October 2 DETROIT . I October 3 PER 100. TO DEALERS ONLY. BUFFALO October x ROSES Am. Beauty, fan and sp 20. < extra No. I ** Lower grades Bride &' Maid— Fan, and Sp. " Ordinary Golden Gate, Fancy " Ordinary Liberty , fancy " Ordinary Richmond, Fancy ..... " Ordinary. Kaiserin, Carnot.ChateDay, Fancy. " " " Ordinary CARNATIONS Fancy . - - ■ Ordinary niSCELLANEOUS Chrysanihemums • . . Cattleyas Lilies - • Gladioli Asters- Lily of the Valley Dahlias Tuberoses Mignonette Adiantum Cuneatum " CroweaniiiR Smilax- Asparagus Plumosus, strings .•• " " & Sprengeri, bunches 1.50 to ■75 to 8.00 2.00 1. 00 3 00 10.00 40.00 25.00 20.00 10.00 6.00 6.00 3.00 6.00 3 00 6.00 3.00 6.00 3.00 6.00 2.00 1. 00 25 00 10.00 3.00 3.00 4 00 13 00 50.00 35.00 20.00 15.00 6.00 3.00 5. CO 3.00 5.00 3.00 5.00 3.00 S.oo 3.00 5.00 3.00 I 50 ■75 5.00 to 10.00 3.00 30.00 20.00 8.00 6.00 6.00 d.OO 6.00 4.00 6.00 4.00 6.00 4.00 6.00 5.00 a. 00 I. CO 6.00 50.00 15.00 4.00 3.00 to 4.00 10.00 to 15.00 .50 to 1. 00 30 00 35.00 13.50 40.00 40.00 30.00 15.00 10.00 3.00 6.00 3.00 6.00 3.00 7.00 3.00 7.00 3.00 6.00 3.00 2.00 1. 00 5.00 1.50 1.00 3.00 1. 00 1.00 •SO 1. 00 12.50 40.00 35.00 35.00 30.00 15.00 10.00 8.00 5.00 3.00 5.00 8.C0 5.00 8.00 5.00 7.00 6.00 2.50 1.50 PlTTSBURa October I 8.00 4 00 10 00 6.00 35 -O* 18.00 I3.00 6.00 6.00 4.00 6.00 4.00 6.00 4.00 6.00 4.00 8.00 3.50 1.50 50.00 to to 60.00 15.00 18.00 to 3.00 3.00 to 4.00 2.00 ■50 to 2.00 4.00 2.00 to 4.00 3.00 t.oo to 2.00 8.00 to 10.00 1.50 to 1. 00 to •75 1 50 1. 55 to 1.50 15.00 11.50 to 15.00 50.00 35.CO to 50.00 50.00 30.00 10 40.00 Geo* A. ^^utherland Co. CUT FLOWERS Florists' Supplies and Letters 34 HAWLEY STREET - - BOSTON Look through the Buyers' Directory and Ready Reference Guide. You will find some good offers there also. 20 WEST 27th ST., N. Y. The KERVAN CO. WHOLESALE DEALERS Fresh cut Palmetto & Cycas Palm Leaves, Galax, leu- cothoe, Ferns and Mosses. All Decorating Evergreen. 378 HOKTlCULTURi: October 6, 1906 List of Advertisers Page Allen J. K 376 Allen Wm. Stuart C0.376 American Nursery. ..366 Aschmann Godfrey. • • 364 Barr J 364 Rarenbrug, Burgers & Co 372 Barrows H.H.& Son. 364 Baudisch &. Co. 381 Bayersdorler H & Co. 377 Bay State Nurseries.. 381 Bcaven, E. A 375 Bcrckmans P. J. Co.. 366 Boddington A.T 373 Boston Flonst Letter Co 374 Boston Plate and Win- dow Glass Co 384 Brague L. B. 375 Breck Joseph & Sons 373 Brcitmeycr's J. Sons. 371 Bridgeman's Seed Warehouse 373 Budlong J. A.. 374 Burpee W. A. & Co.. 373 Caldwell C.W. 377 Carlton H. R 3O4 Carrillo & Baldwin.. .363 Chicago Carnation Co 3^4-366 Cochran M ushroom & Spawn Co 373 Conine Nursery Co., F.E. 3t*> Cooke G. H .. 37* Cowee A 366 Crawshaw James ....363 Dawson M, M 381 Dilger Wm 377 Dreer H. A 363-382 Eastern Nurseries .-381 Eaton H. N 363 EdgarW. W. &C0...363 Edwards Folding Box Co 374 Elliott Wm. & Sons. .373 Esler J. G 382 Ernest W. H.. 383 Eyres 371 Farquhar R. & J. & Co. - 373 Fenrich J. S 376 Fiske H. E 373 Foley Mfg. Co 383 Ford Bros 376 Fromeni H. E 376 Fruitiand Nurseries- -366 Green Chas. H. 364 Grey T. J, & Co.. 372 Gude Bros. Co 371 Gurney Hcatei Mfg. Co. 383 Gunman Alex. J 376 Guttman & Weber. ..375 Hail Asso. 382 Hammond PainiSc Slug Shot WorKs 373 Heiss J. B 364 Held A 363 Herbert David&Son.366 Herr A. M 364 Hews A. H. & Co.... 382 Hicks & Crawbuck . .376 Hilfinger Bros- 383 Hitchings&Co 384 Hjalmar Hartmann & Co 373 HoUisGeo 366 Holly-Castle Co.. .. 382 Horan E. C 376 Kasting W. F 377-383 Kervan Co., The ....377 Pago Kessler, P. F 377 Kilbourn R. 363 King Cons. Co.. 384 Kroescbell Bros 384 Lager& Hurrell ..*..363 Lang, Julius. 376 Langjahr, Alfred H. . . 376 Leuthy A. & Co 363 Lord & Burnham Co. 384 Manley Chas. H 384 McCarthy N F 377 McCoiinell Alex. . 371 McKellar Charles W. 374 McKissick, W. E. ...374 McManusJas. .376 Michell H. F. Co. ...37a Michigan Cut Flower Exchange 377 Millang Charles.. ....376 Millang Frank 376 Miller Theo 371 Moltz A 377 Moninger J. C 384 Morehcad Mfg Co. .384 Murdoch J. B.&C0..377 Murray Samuel.. -. -.371 Nanz & Neuner 363 Nicotine Mfg. Co.... 375 Niessen Leo. Co 374 Peonock-Meehan Co. 371 Perkin-iiSt. Nurseries. 363 Pierson F. R. Co 364 Pierson U Bar Co 383 Pittsburg Floral Ex.. 374 Plainfield Nursery .-.373 PyeE. H 364 Rawson W. W. & C0.373 Ray nor John 1 376 Recd& Keller 377 Reid Edw 374 Reinberg Peter 374 Rickards Bros. 373 Robinson H.M. & Co. 377 Roehrs Julius Co 363 Rolkcr .August & Sons383 Sander & Son. . ...... 363 Schaaf M.J. 364 Schmidt J. C. Co. . . .364 Scollay John A. ..384 Sheridan W. F 376 Siggers & Siggcrs . . .38a Situations & Wants. .381 Sim Wm. 373 Skidelskv S. S 363 Standard" Plate Glass Co. 382 Stern J. & Co 377 Stearns A. T. Lumber Co 382 Sutherland Geo. A. Co 377 Swayne Edw . . 366 Thorburn J.M. &C0.365 Thornton Bros. 374 Traendly & Schenck.376 Troy, J. H. 381 Vick's Jas. Sons 373 Walsh M. H. 366 Warn.iar & Co. 366 WatcTer John ii: Sons. 366 Watson G. C 372 Weathered Co. 384 Weber K. C. 371 Weber H. & Sons-... 364 Welch Bros..! 362-374 WildG. H 366 Wyman, Wind.sor H.-38i Yokohami Nurseries. 377 Young John . .... .377 Young, Thos. Jr 371 Young & Nugent . .. .371 Is Your Name In The Above List? If Not, Why Not ? 9 Buyer's Directory BULBS AND TUBERS — Continued. New and Ready Reference Guide READ IT Adrertisements under this bead, one cent a word. Initials cuunt as words. Regular advertisers In this Issue are also listed under this classlhratlon wltbont charge. Refennie to List of Advertisers will Indicate the respective pages. ADIANTUMS. Henry A. Dreer, Philadelphia. For page see List of Advertisers. Adiantum Hybridum, fine young plants, 15 for $1, mailed; $5 per 100. Originator's stock. Certiflcate of Merit S. A. F., '05. A. Ley & Bro., LangdoB, D. C. Adiantum Farleyense, 2 1-2-in. strong stuff, for growing on, or for Fern dish, $15.00 per 100: $140.00 per 1,000. J. A. Peterson, Westwood, Cincinnati, O. AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENTS. Thos. 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. ALOCASIA SANDERIANA. Joseph A. Manda, 191 Valley Road, W. Orange, N. J. ANNOUNCEMENT. Hjalmar Hartman & Co., 31 Barclay St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. The S. S. Pennock-Meehan Co., 160S-18 Ludlow St., Phila. To the Florists of the Universe. For page see List of Advertisers. ARAUCARIAS. Godfrey Aschmann, 1012 Ontario St., Philadelphia. For page see List of Advertisers. A. Leutby & Co., Rosllndale. Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. ASPARAGUS. A. M. Herr, Lancaster, Pa. Asparagus Sprengerl, large, field-grown clumps, ,$8.00 100. H. W. Vose, Hyde Park, Mass.. Asparagus plumosus nanus and Sprengerl, 2 l-2in., $2.50 100. Carl Hagenburger, West Mentor, Ohio. Asparagus plumosus and Sprengerl, fine 2-in. stock, $2.00 100; $18.00 1000. Cash. Lewis Ullrich, Tlffln, 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 Ellicott St., Buffalo, N. X. AUSTRIAN AND SCOTCH PINES. The F. E. Conine Nursery Co., Stratford, Conn. For page see List of Advertisers. BAMBOO STAKES. Yokohama Nurseries. 31 Rarcla.v St., N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. BEGONIAS. Henry A. Dreer, Philadelphia. Begonia Gloire de Lorraine. For page see List of Advertisers. Begonias Gloire de Lorraine and Turnford Hall, propagated from leaf cuttings, $15.00 100: $140.00 1000; 4-In., $40.00 100. Cash. J. A. Peterson, Westwood, Cincinnati, O. BOUVARDIAS. Nanz & Xeunfr. Louisville, Ky. For page see List of Advertisers. BULBS AND TUBERs! ' Joseph Breck & Sons. 47-64 N. Market St., Boston. For page see List of Advertiser*. J. M. Thorburn & Co., 33 Barclay St York. Lily Bulbs. For page see List of Advertisers. Vokoboma 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. Boddington, 342 W. 14ih St., N. T. For page see List of Advertisers. The F. R. Pierson Co., Tarrytown-on-Hudson, N. Y. .Tapan Loiigitlorunjs, Caiididum, Narcissi, French Bulbs. For page see List of Advertisers. Ludvig Mosbaek, Onarga, 111. Canna Roots. CARNATIONS. E. U. Pye. Upper .\ya.k, N. Y. For page see List of Atlverlisers. Chicago Carnation Co., Joliet, 111. Field Grown Plants. For page see List of Advertisers. Guttman & Weber, New York. Carnation Victory. For page see List of Advertisers. The H. Weber & Sons Co., Oakland, Carnation Mabelle. For page see List of Advertisers. Md. M. J. Schaaf, Dansvllle, N. Y. Field Grown. For page see List of Advertisers. E. R. Sherwood, Field Grown Norwalk, Conn. Carnations. CEMENT BENCHES. W. F. Kasting, Buffalo, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. CONIFERS. John Waterer & Sons. Ltd., American Nursery, Bagsbot, Eng. For page see List of Advertlserg. CUPS AND TROPHIES. Thornton Bros., Lawrence, Mass. Fo; page see List of Advertisers. CUT FLOWER BOXES. Folding cut flower boxes, the best made. Write tor list. Holtoo & Huukel Co., Mil waukee. Wis. Vielth Bros., 226 Devonshire St., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. Edwards Folding Box Co., Philadelphia. For page see List of Advertisers. CYCAS STEMS. J. M. Thorburn & Co., 33 Barclay St., N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. CYCLAMENS. John Barr, South Natlck. Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. CYCLAMEN SEEDS. R. & J. Farquhar & Co.. U & 7 So. Market St., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. O. V. Zangen, Hoboken, N. J. Giant Cyclamen Seeds. DAHLIAS. David Herbert & Son, Atco, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. DECORATIVE BOXWOODS. Charles Millang, 50 W. 29th St., New York. DECORATIVE PLANTS. A. Leuthy & Co., Rosllndale, Mass For page see I.Lst of Advertisers. Julius Roehrs, Rutherford, N. J. For page see Ll.gt of Advertisers. John Scott, Flatliusb. Brooklyn, N. Y. DRACAENAS. Henry A. Dreer. Philadelphia. For page see List of Advertisers^ Dracaena termlnalis from bench, fine $25.00 100. Carl Hagenburger, West Men- tor. Ohio. FERNS. A. Leutby & Co.. Rosllndale. Mass For page see List of Advertlserfl . H. Barrows & Son. Whitman, Mass. Nephrolepls Whltmanl. For page see List of Advertisers. October 6, 1906 FERNS— Continued. S. S. Skldelsky, 824 N. 24[li St., Phlla. Whitmanll Fein. K(ir piiKf I**"** List (if Advertisers. H. N. Ealou, So. Sudbuiy, Mass. Boston Ferus. I''or page see List of Advertisers. Wm. W. Edgar Co., Waverley. MasH. For page st-e List of Advertisers. .Tohn Sootr, Flatbush. Broolilyii, N. Y. Henry A. Dreer. Philadelphia. For page see List of Advertisers. Ludvig Mosbaek, Onarga, Tu. FLORAL PHOTOGRAPHS. Floral Photograplis. Foley's 226-228 1-2 Bowery, New York. FLORISTS' FERTILIZER. A sample 100-lb. bag of Blatchtord's Plant Grower and Land Renovator Fer- tilizer only $2.75. It is composed solely of pure rose growers' bone meal, nitrate of soda, Peruvian guano, sulphate of am- monia, sulphate of potash and gypsum, In the correct proportions. For benches and potting plants, roses, carnations, lilies, mums, etc., It has never been surpassed. Address The P.arwell Agricultural Works, Waukegan, Ills. Established at Leicester, England in 18U0. Pulverized Manure Co., Sheep Manure. 31 Union Stock Yards, Chicago. FLORISTS' LETTERS. Boa.on Florist Letter Co., 84 Hawlty Si.. Boston, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. U. A. Sutherland Co., 34 Hawley St., Boston, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. FLORISTS' SUPPLIES. M. Robinson & Co.. 8-11 Province St., Boston, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers The Bayersdorfer & Co., Philadelphia, Pa For page see List of Advertise rs. Kervau Co., aT W.^27th St.,'"N. > Decorative Evergreens. For page see List of Advertisers. N. F. McCarthy & Co.. 84 Hawley St.. Boston, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. Beed & Keller, 122 W. 251? St., New iork. For page see List of Advertisers J. B. Murdoch & Co., 545 Liberty St. Pittsburg, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. J. Stern & Cc , 1928 Germantown Are., Philadelphia. For page* see List of Adverrl^en* FLOWERS BY TELEGFtAPH. Alei. McCouneil, New York. For page see l.i^t of Advertisers. Fred C. Weber. 4328-28 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. ThoB. You^ng, Jr., 41 W. 28tb St., NewTork For page see List of Advertlsers. 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 .^dvertlaers. Gude Bros. Co., 1214 F St., Washington, D. C. For page see List of Advertisers. Samuer 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. 4.S32 Delmar Brd., St. Louis. Mo. For page see List of .Advertisers. FLOWERING PLANTS. Baudisch & Co., Union Hill, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. FLOWER POTS. W. H F.rnest 2.'^th and M Sts.. Washington. D. C. ^Fnr pace see r.l«t of Advertisers. A. H. Hews & Co.. Cambridge. "Mass. For page see T.l.st of Advertisers Hllflnger Bros.. Ft. Edward. .N. Y. For page see List of Advertiser HORTlCULTURi: GALAX. B. 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. 379 GERANIUMS. A. M. Herr. Lancaster, Pa, For page see List of Advertisers. gladiolT 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 Advertlseis. Standard Plate 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. faking Construction Co., N. Touawanda, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. J. C. ilonlnger Co.. 117 EasrBrackhawk~St7, 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. 22n(rst., ChlcagoT For page see List of Advertisers. Chas. H. Mauley, Premier Mfg. Works, St. Johns, Mich. For page see List of Advertisers. HARDY FERNS AND SUPPLIES. H. M. Robinson & Co.. 8-11 Province St., Boston, Mass. For p.nge see I.i.^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 Li.st of Advertisers. E. A. Beaven, Evergreen, Ala. Fadeless Sheet Moss: Lyrata. For page see r,ist of Advertisers. L. B. Brague, Hinsdale, Mass. Hardy Cut Ferns, Christmas Trees, Baled Spruce. For page see List of Advertisers. HARDY PERENNIALS. M. H. Walsh, Woods Hole. Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. Bay State Nurseries. 600 Adams St., N. Ablngton, Mass. Hard,v Herbaceous Perennials. For page see List of .Advertisers. Ludvig Mosbaek, Onarga, III. HEATING APPARATUS. Lord & Burnham Co., 1133 Broadway. New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Plerson Ii-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 John A. Scollay, 73 & 75 Myrtle Are., Brooklyn, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Gurne.v Heater Mfg. Co., 188 200 Franklin St., Cor. Pearl, Boston. Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. Kroeschell Bros.. sg'ErTc^t.. rhlcago. For page see List of Advertisers. HELICONIAS. Julius Roehrs Co.. Rutherford. N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. HIBISCUS SYRIACUS MEEHANII. P. J. Berckmans Co., Inc., l-'rultland Nuiserles, Augusta, Ga. lor page see List nf Advertisers. HOT-BED SASH. Tile A. T. Stearns Lumber Co., Nepuuset, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. Hltchlngs t Co., 1170 Broadw^ayT^T Y . For page see List of Advertisers. Lord & Burnham Co., 1133 Broadway, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. INSECTICIDES. Hammond's Paint & S. S. Works, FIshklll, N. Y. Iloricum. For page see List of Advertisers. JAPANESE PLANTS. Yokohama Nurseries, 31 Barclay St., N. For page see List of Advertisers. KENTIAS. Godfrey Aschmauu, 1012 Ontario St., Philadelphia. For page see List of Advertisers. Wm. W. Etlgar Co., Waverly, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. A. Leuthy & Co., Roslindale, Ma^i^ For page see List of Advertisers. KOSTER'S BLUE SPRUCE. J. H. Troy, New Rochelie, N. Y. 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. LonU, Mo. For page see List of Advertisers J. Brcitmeyer'.s Song, Detroit, MJchl 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 Advertlseis. Gude Bros. Co., 1214 F St., " Washington, D. C. For page see List of Advertlgerg. " 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 mail orders promptly filled Long distance telephone connections. Theodore Miller, 4S32 Delmar Bvd., St. Louis. Mo. For page see List of Advertisers. LILIUM HARRISII. F. R. Plerson Co.. Tarrvtown on-Hudaon N. Y For page see List of .Vdvertisers. H. F. Michell Co.. Philadelphia. Lillum Harfisii from tiie Azores. MASTICA. F. O. Pierce Co.. 170 Fulton St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Joseph Breck & Sons. 47-54 N. Market St., Boston. I-'or page see List of Advertisers. MOREHEAD RETURN TRAP, Moorehead Mfg. Co., Detroit, Mich. For page see List of Advertisers. MUSHROOM SPAWN. Cochran -Muslironin & Spawn Co., 911 Chemical Bldg., St. Louis. Mo. For page see List of .Advertisers. NARCISSI. Warnaar & Co., Sassenheim, Holland. For page see List of Advertisers. NICO-FUME. Ky. Tobacco Product Co.. Louisville, Ky. ' NURSERY STOCK. John Waterer & Sons. Ld.. American Nursery. Bagshot. England. l'"or page see List of Advertisers. B.iv State Nurseries. N. Abington, Mass. For page see List of Advertiser. 380 HORTICULTURE October 6, 1906 ORCHID PLANTS. Lager & Hunell, Summit. N. J. Kur page sre List of AdrertiBtre Sauder, St. Albans. tiLgland. Importers. Exporters, Growers, HybrldUtB Kor page see List of Advertlgerg. Julius Roehrs Co., Rutherford. N. J. bur page see List of Adverileers. 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 see List of Advertisers. PALMS. A. Lenthy & Co., Rosllndale, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. John Scott. Flatbush. Brooklyn. N- Y. Henry A. Dreer. Philadelphia. For page see List of Advertisers. Nanz & Neuner, Louisville, Ky. For page see List of Advertisers. PANSY SEED. H. F. Michell Co.. 1018 Market St.. Phlla. Pansy and Cyclamen Seed. PATENTS. Slggers & Slggers, Washington, D. C. For page see List of Advertisers. PEONIES. Gilbert H. Wild, sarroxie. Mo. For page see List of Advertisers. Warnaar & Co., Sassenhelm, Hollaad. For page see List of Advertisers. Edward Swayne, West Chester, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. George Holils, So. Weymouth, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. Fine collection of Best Peonies. Com- plete Peony and Phlox Manuals, 25 cents each. C. S. Harrison's Select Nursery, York, Nebr. POINSETTIAS. S. N. Pentecost, Cleveland, O. POT HANGERS. Pot hangers, Kramer's $1 doz. by exp., $1.25 by mall. I. N. Kramer & Son, Cedar Baplds, la. PRIMULAS. Baudisch & Co., Union Hill, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. Primula Obc. Grandiflora. 4-ln. pots. $6 per 100. Cash, please. A. Relyea & Son, Poaghkeepsle, N. Y. PUTTY. Ben]. Hammond, Flshkill on Hudson. N. Y. Twemlow's Old English Glazing Putty. For page see List of Advertisers. RHODODENDRONS. John Waterer iS: Sons. Ltd., American Nursery, Bagshot, Eng. For page see List of Advertisers. ROSES. M. H. Walsh, Woods Hole, Mftss. Hardy Roses, H. T. Roses and Ramblers. p'nr page see List of Advertisers. K. H. Pye, Upper Nyack, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Henry A. Dreer, Philadelphia. Baby Rambler. For page see List of Advertisers. American Beauties, 2-ln., $55.00; 3-ln., $80.00 1000. Cash. J. Henry Bartram, Langdowne, Pa. Roses. Baby Rambler, the strongest dor- mant stock In the country, $25.00 per 100; 2 1-2 In. pot plants, $7.00 per 100, $65.00 per lOOO. Browu Bros. Co., Rochester, N^ Y^ The beautiful new pink rosi . MISS KATE MOULTON, is the queiii of all pink roses. It's a winner and vuu should grow it. Price $30.00 100; 500 $125.00; 1000 $200.00; 5000 and upwards, $175.00 per 1000. Minneapolis Floral Co.. Minneapolis, Minn. SEEDS. T. J. Grey & Co.. .32 So. Market St. Boston. Mass. For page see T.l.gt of Adverrlsere. Joseph Breck & Song, 51 and 52 N. Market St.. Boston. Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. SEEDS — Continued. 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. H. F. Michell Co., 1018 Market St., Philadelphia, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. R. & J. Farquhar & Co., Boston, Mass. Grass Seed Mixtures. For page see List of Advertisers. A. T. Boddlngton, 342 W. 14th St., N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. James Vick's Sons, Rochester, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. W. W. Rawson & Co.. 5 Union St.. Boston. Vegetable Seeds for Forcing. For page see List of Advertisers. G. Cl Watson, Dobson BIdg., Phlla. Grass Seeds. For page see List of Advertisers. Conrad Appel. Darmstadt, Germany, Es- ab. 1789. High Grade firass. Clover, and Tree Seeds. SHEEP MANURE. Pulveried Manure Co., 31 Union Stock Yards, Chicago. SHEET MOSS, E. A. Beaven, Evergreen, Ala. For page see List of Advertisers. SIEVES AND SCREENS. Hub Wire Works. 13 Devonshire St., Boston. SMILAX, J. C. Schmidt Co., Bristol, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. E. A. Beaven. Evergreen, Ala. Southern Smilax. For page see List of Advertisers. SPHAGNUM MOSS. Live Sphagnum moss, orchid peat aad orchid baskits always on hand. Lager & Hurrell. Summit. N. J^ "T"reshrclcan. 5 bbl. T)ale7Ti^5r2 bales, $2.25: 5 bales. $5.00; 10 bales, $9.50. Cash. H. R. Akers. Chatsworth. N. J. SPIRAEA. Warnaar & Co.. Sassenheim. Holland. For page see List of Advertisers. STEAM TRAP. E. Hlppard, Youngstown, O. STENATHIUM ROBUSTUM. H. P. Kelsey. Salem. Mass. STRAW MATS. Wm. Elliott & Sons. 201 Fulton St., New York. For page see List of Avertlsers. TOMATO SEEDS. Wm. Sim. Clittoudale. Mass. Comet Tomato. For page see List of Advertisers. VEGETABLE PLANTS. Plalnfleld Nursery, Plalnfleld. Ind. For page see List of Advertisers. VENTILATING APPARATUS. Lord & Burnham Co. 1133 Broadway, New York. For page see List of Adverrlserft- 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. John A. Scollay, 73-7S Myrtle Are., Brooklyn, N. Y. For page 8e<» M«t nf Ariverrlsers. Weathered Co., 46 and 48 Marlon St., N. Y. For page see List of AdTertigers. Foley Mfg. Co., 471~W. 22nd St., Chlcage. For page see List of Advertisers. ' The Chicago Lifter J. C. Monloger Co.. 421 Hawthorne Are., Chicago. VIOLETS. ' H. R. Carlton. VTinougnby, O. Violet. Gov. Herrlck. For page see List of Advertisers. VIOLETS— Continued. Charles H. Green. Spencer, Mass. Princess of Wales. For page see List of Advertisers. l*rincess Violets, strong, field grown plants, $.')0.00 per 1000. cash. George W. Fullick, Cochituate, Mass. " Gov. Herrlck Violet, No. 1 shape, 2 1-2-ln. pots, readv to bench, $2.00 per doz., $10.00 per 100, $80.00 per 1000. W. A. Calhoon. 3226 Euclid Ave., East Cleveland, Ohio. WIREWORK. Reed & Keller. 122 W. 25tli St.. New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Wirework. Write for our catalogue. Holton & Hnnkel Co.. Milwaukee. Wis. WHOLESALE FLORISTS. Boston. N. F. McCarthy & Co., 84 Hawley St., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. George A. Sutherland Co., 34 Hawley St., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. Welch Bros., 223 Devonshire St., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. Buffalo. Wm. F. Kasting, 383-87 Blllcott St., Bnf- falo, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Chicago. J. A. Budlong, 37 Randolph St., Chicago. For page Sfe List of Advertl-sers. Chas.W. McKellar, 51 Wabash Ar., Chicago. For page see List of Advertisers. Peter Relnberg, 51 Wabash Ay., Chlca'po. For page see List of Advertisers. Detroit. Michigan Cut Flower Exchange, 38 & 40 Miami At. Wm. Dllger, mgr. For page see List of Advertisers. New York. J. C. Schmidt Co., Bristol, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. J. K. Allen, 10« W. 28th St., New Y»rk. For page see List of Advertisers. Wm. Stuart Allen Co., 53 W. 28th St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. J. S. Fcnrich, 110 W. 28th St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Ford~Brosr748rWesl'28th^~St^ NevT York. " For page see List of Advertisers. H^ E. Froment, 57 W. 28th St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. AlexT J. Guttman, 4^ West 28th St. For page see List of Advertisers. E. C. Horan, 55 West 28th St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Philip P. KessierT 55 W. 26th St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Julius Lang. 53 West 30th St., New York. For page see List of Advertlsern. 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. Frank MlTlang, 65^^7~W. 26th St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. A. Moltz, 55-57 W. 26th St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. John L Raynor, 49 wT^th St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. W. P. Sheridan, 39 W. 28th St.rNew York. For page see List of Advertisers. Traendly A Schenck, 44 W. 28th St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. illcks * Crawbuck, Inc., 76 and 78 Court St.. Brooklyn, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. John YoungTTl WT 28th St.. iJew^'YorkT For page see List of Advertisers. Philadelphia, W. E. McKlsslck. 1221 Filbert St., Phila- delphia, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. Leo Nlessen Co., 1217 Arch St., Phila- delphia, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. October 6, 1906 horticulture: 381 PLANT HERBACEOUS PERENNIALS NOW PiEroU^^H Ito*c\' We grow about looo species a:irisitioii aliotit Seiit. 23, com- petent to take full charge of Job for land- scape arcliiiect or private proprietor. Ad- dress E. I.. I!.. HORTICULTURE. SITUATION WANTED. Young married man wishes position as gardener on private estate. Up to date In all branches. Well recommended. Address Bee, care HORTICULTURE. 11 Hamilton Place, Boston. Marcus Ellis, proprietor of the Ellis Bros. Greenhouses, Keene, N. H., has sold a half interest in the business to Frank Chapman. POSITIONS WANTED for head garden- ers and assistants; for further information apply to W. W. Rawson & Co., 5 Union St.. Boston, Mass. SITUATION WANTED— We can with great confidence recommend to any lady or gentleman requiring the services of a Ekilled all round gardener and orchid grower. He can furnish best of references. Carrlllo & Baldwin, orchid growers and Importers, Secaucus, N. J. "SITUATION WANTED— As private gar- dener on place wliere there is a range of greenhouses. Best of references. Over 7 years In last place. Expert rose grower. Married. Address J. J., care HORTICDL- TIRE. SITUATION W'.\.NTED — Private place [ii-.-fcrred as head gardener. Married; two rliirdiin; good reference. A. N., care R. ,V .1. I'arqualiar Co., Boston. WANTED — Medium sized second hand hot water boiler. H. W. Vose. Hyde Park. Mass. ^ '_ ""WANTED — No. 16 good second hand TTifchlngs hot water boiler. F. N. Davis ,•>; Son, Foxboro, Mass. 382 HORTICULTURE October 6, 1906 IF YOO WANT TO S»VE TROUBLE M CO»L ONT DELAY il« Now is the time to write to us, not six weeks from now. We have just completed large outfits of boilers, piping and circu = lators for E. V. R. Thaver. So. Lancaster, Mass., W. W. Edgar, Waverley, Mass., and Fred Parker, Bedford, Mass. Three or four other large concerns have duplicated previous orders for Circu= lators It is wasteful extravagance to try to run a Hot Water Heating System without the HOLLY-CASTLE CIBCULATOB Drop us a line and we will demonstrate the above facts to your satisfaction. DO IT NOW. I HOLLY- CASTLE CO., 170 Summer St., Boston. Send othtr 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 LAWVEKS Box 9, National Union Building Washington. D. C. STANDARD PLATE CLASS CO. Manufacturers, Importers and Jobbers BOSTON, MASS. AMERICAN AND FRENCH (iREENHOUSE GLASS 26=30 Sudbury Street 61=63 Portland Street Holds Class Firmly See tho Point 49 PEERLESS OlAElne Point* »re the belt. No righis or Isfu. Bfti of l.OOOpoiDU TScu. poitpKld. DENBT A. DREER, 714 Chctnat Bt., Phllk., Pft. GREENHOUSES BUILDING AND PROJECTED. Athol. Mass.— G. W. Sutherland, violet house. Streator. 111.— George A. & G. G. Whltconib, eight houses, 15x300. (JYPRESSf^ LIST OF PATENTS Issued September 18. 1906. 831,678. Device for Nourishing and Strengthening the Growth of Trees. Anna Osborne, Santa Ana, Cal. 831.706. Plant Shield. Napoleon La Fayett Clarke, Balm, Fla. ^*o<.^» ww»* Look through the Buyers' Directory and Ready Reference Guide. You will find some good offers there also. H. M. Totman. of Randolph. Vt., has just completed a new house for car- nations, which gives him a total of 13.-500 square feet of glass. His plant is being equipped with a Kroeschell heater. SASH BARS feet 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. STEALS LUMBER CO. NEPONSET, BOSTON, MASS. SOtT^ THlTlriME TO INSURE YOUR GLASS AUAINST DAMAGE BY HAI L* For particulars address John 0« Emior, Smddio Rfvmr, M, •/. October 6. 1906 HORTI CULTURE 383 ALL HLftHT 5UN DRILO Cypress MATERIAL V^L Hf\VL4_0TS OF IT Sim FOR SKLTCHtS lstimate.s amd fkll -'C/^talpgue:- FOLD- m^o- CHICPii^O If you are having delay In get- ting your roof material, send your orders TO US and don't be in trouble. We will liandle any order in tlie time agreed. Try us. FOLEY MANUFACTURING CO., 471 W, 2 2d Street, Chicago STANDARD FLOWER POTS Packed ui small crates, easy lo handle " " Price per crate I90 7 in.potsincr3te34<30 6o 8 " " 3.00 HAND MADE 48 9 in. pots ill crate $3.60 48 10 " " 4.80 24 II " " 3.60 24 t2 " " 4.80 I? 14 " '* 4.80 . .--6 16 " " 4.50 iced pans, same price as pots. Send for price list off Cylinders for Cut flowers, Hanging Baskets, Lawn Vases etc. Ten percent, off for> ash with nrd-r. Address Hnrmg:erBr'is.,Pottery,FortEdwar(l.N.Y. ftugust Rolker & Sons, Agts., 31 Barclay St., N. If. City. p rice per crate I5oo2in.pots m crate S488 15002}^ " 5-25 1500 j}4 " 6.00 10003 " 5.00 800 3« " 5.80 5004 4-SO 3205 4.51 1446 " .16 Standard Flower , . P0T5 If your greenhouses are within 500 miles of the Capifl, wntc us, we can save you money W. H, ERNEST. m\\ and M Streets, WASHINGTON, 0. C. THERE^S ANOTHER THING ABOUT THAT CATALOG When we show a cut of a house and its plan and perhaps an extra exterior view from an- other position — on the opposite page is always an interior of that identical house — you have the complete proposition. There are two large ranges that we devote four pages to, showing you just the things you really would try to see if right at that very range. There are a few cases where we tell what has actually been done with a house — how much it grew in a certain time — there's not a tiresome spot in it and after you have lot'ked it through we believe you will be a L-Bar fiiend — then to start the friendship send for the catalog. PIERSON U=BAR COMPANY Designers and Builders U=BAR GREENHOUSES Metropolitan Bldg., 4th Ave. and 23rd St. NEW YORK 1 FOR HEATING ANY DESCRIPTIOK OF BUILDING BY 5TEAM OR HOT WATER NEW YORK OFFICE III FIFTH AVE 7-4 FRANKLIN! ST BOSTON BOSTON OFFICE REMOVED TO 188-200 FRANKLIN ST.. COR. PEARL. Indestructible Green House Bench (JtuUf under the I'uli I'ateut) The material used in construction consists of cement, gravel and sand with re enforcements. A cemeni bench lasts a life lime, constructed so it can be moved any lime and anywherr All work guaranteed. Cost within teach of ever^- florist. Study carefully the advantnces over wood or other material tised for greenhouse benching- Estimates gladly furnished upon application by giving tis the exact dimensions of the benches you might want to rcbuila nr put in new hi^uses. Manufactured and >oIH by " ^ *383-387 Elllcott Straet BUFFALO, N. Y. (*ole Owner of Patent) WM. F. KASTING, 384 HORTlCUUTURt October 6, 1906 AND ' All of Us take too much time to spend the dollars, too little time to save the pennies. Growers are apt to plan a house of any width, totally disregarding the stock, length of sash bars, and the way they may cut /o waste. To help you out, we have prepared a money-saving table that ought to be tacked up in every pottiog shed. Your address on a postal brings it. HITCHINGS AND CO. GREENHOUSE DESIGNERS AND BUILDERS. Maoufacturprs of Heulin^ and Wnlllatiod Apparalus. 1170 Broadway, NEW YORK. I — T tttlitilitt MANY A GOOD BOILER Tu CONDEMNED ^U5t because the piping sysitm was ai fault — m u when yon order a boiler from us we frequently have the impertinence to ask for de- tailed information about its proposed plating a d piping — Of cnursc, we do this primarily from a purely selfish motive, to protect our "Burnham"' boilers, but it means your absolute proiection too. We insist on going into things carefully whether you LIKE it oi not — wearenol selling boileis as a question of "LIKE," but to make our boilers siand up and yon stand up for our boilers. Lord & Burnham Co. GREENHOUSE DESIGNERS and MANUFACTURERS n33 BROADWAT, cor. 26th Street, N. V. Bdeton Branch: gISTremont Building lttti*tiftlli \ % IMPROVED Greenhouse Boiler, 35 Erie Street, CHICAGO. CROW BETTER — FLOWERS — Use a MOREHEAD TRAP and obtain an Even Temperature in your Greenhouse. Write forinformation MOREHEAD MFC. CO. 1045 Grand River Ave. DETROIT, MICH. N. TOfUWAMU. TOKwra onrr. Boilers made uf ihe best matenal, slicll, Arebox sheets and heads o* steel; water space al'l around front, sides and back. Wiiie for information BOSTON PLATE 4 WINDOW GLAiS CO. GREENHOUSE GLASS German and American 26110 287 4 St., BOSTON 20-22 Canal St. GREEMIDUSE CONSTRUCnON AND I EOUIPMENT GREENHOUSE CONSTRUCTION LUMBER John C. rioninger Co. 117 E. Blackhawk St., CHICAGO SEND FOR CATALOGUE OF SCOLLAY HOT WATER ana STEAM BOILERS JOHN A. SCOLLAY 73 and 75 Myrtle Avenne ; GREENHOUSE BUILDING AND HEATING In a Premier Greenhouse — all good points are combined. Tiiere's durability, artistic appearance, ease of erection — and — ease of RE-erection. It's a better house than is usually built; the price is ONE THIRD of that usually charged. Seiii/ for booklet No. 6-48. Chas. H. Manley, Premier Mfg. Works, St. Johns, Mich. WEATHERED COHPANY BOX 789. NEW YORK BOROUGH OF BROOKLVN, N. V, OITr Send for Catalogue. A Xi:\v York I''i.o\vkh Stokf. CO evofeafo the^^^ flORlSlFlANMMAN, K/ndred /pA'raf/j Ptfb'lM 3q/ro//, Mass. (Jifb^cr/pt/on, ^100 \ S86 HORTICULTURE, October 13, 1906 PLANT HERBACEOUS PERENNIALS NOW r.cRonTo'cK^ We grow about loonspciK-. ami varieties and make a specially of furnishiiiL: complete Itsts for Formal Garden and Bordcr Planting SHADE TREES, EVERGREENS, SHRUBS, ROSES Over One Hundred Ac^e^ of Thniiy. ^Vell i Jrowo Stock. Visit • hir Nurseries. We \m11 gladly sho.v yuu throu,^!i. Compile i,eyi-y^i. K.Ua.ogue and Price Ltst^ on A pplicaiion. THE BAY STATE NURSERIES *n'o°o'A"da^rs%e'?'^*"' North Ablngton, Mass. Hyacinths, Tulips, Narcissus, Crocus, Lilies and all other Bulbs for Florists Send for our Whole ale Flor- ists' Bulb List Now Ready. J. M.THORBURN & CO. 33 Barclay St,, through to 38 Park Place NEW YORK 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 SPECIALIST WOODS HOLE. MASS. ARTHUR GOWEE GLADIOLUS SPECIALIST Meadowvale Farm HAS UNDER CULTIVATION OVER. lOO ACRES COMPRISING The Best Mixtures, Collection;^ and Named Varieiies in Existence Write for 1906 Catalog Now is the tim« to place your order for bulbs which willinsurc you getting named va- rieties in any quantity; delivery to be m^de thi*. fall or early spring. ____^_ DAVID HERBERT & SON, Successors to L. K. Peacock. Inc. .A.TCO, >J.J. BOXWOODS, All Sizes From midgets up to 6Jj ft. pyramids. All exceptionally fine. Write for prices. J.H.TROY, New RoGhelle, N.Y. DAHUAS. HIBISCUS SYRIACUS MEEHANII WE now offer to the trade our new hardy variegated leaf Hibiscus Syriacus Meehanii. This plant attracted much attention when exhibited at the American Nurserymen's Convention at West Baden, Ind., and American Florists' Exhibition at Asheville, N. C. Foliage beautifully variegated ; never sun-scalds or reverts to the green ; flowers single, very large, satiny lavender; blooms during four months; prices on application. Orders booked now. Catalogues free. P. J. BERCKMANS CO., Inc., ^-St^^a. John Waterer & Sons, ki AMERICAN NURSERY BACSHOT, ENGLAND have the finest s'ock of recognized Hardy Rhododendrons, Azaleas, An- dronriedas, high class Evergreens and specimen Conifers. Ask for special list of plants grown for the American trade. John Waterer & Sons are (he great exhibitors of Rhododendrons \r London. COMPLETE STOCK OF Fine, Strong Herbaceous Plants ORDER NOW EASTERN NURSERIES M. M. DAWSON, Manager Jamaica Plain, Mass. 5,000 EXTRA LARGE PAEONY CLUMPS $3,000 F.O.B. Joliet, takes the whole lot send tor list Of varieties CHICAGO CARNATION CO., JoIiCt, III. PEONIES $6.00 to $10.00 per 100 EDWARD SWAYNE WEST CHESTER PA. PEONIES. Queen Victoria i tlie cold atorape Hower) $9.00 Vttr l(»f>. Festivii Maxima. .S30.()o per loi). Fra;- rans (thw bloom producer), .'f6.(¥) per U>0. For )(H)0 rates or otlier vaiieties. write. GILBERT H. WILD, SARGOX/E. MO , WARNAAR & CO. Sassenheim, Holland ('.rowers of D. N. Van Sion, S. N. Golden Spur, Peonies Ouchesse de Nemours, Festiva Maxima, Marie Lemoine (Calot), Canary, l^dy Leonora Bramwell, Mons. Charles Leveque (award of Merit London 1906), Spirea Gladstone, Superbe, etc. If you are interested in violet growing read George Saltford's book on violets. A practical treat- ise by a practical man. We mail it postpaid for 25 cents. Order now. October 13, 1906 HORTICULTURE OREER SPECIAL OFFER OF SEASONABLE PLANTS ARDlilA CRENULATA, fruiiins 1 DbAC-ENA G"LDIEANA DRACAENA QOLDIEANA. ful, always rare variety, 5 $1.25 each. A fine lot of inch pots, 10 plants in five inch pots, $1.00 each. PANDANUS VEITCm. .\ nice lot of specimen plants. 6 inch pots, well furnibhed, 18 to 20 inches high, $1.00 each; 7 inch pots, well furnished, 22 to 24 inches high, $1.50 each. NEPHROLEPIS WHITMANI. I he most distinct and desirable of the crested forms of the Boston Kern: its great points of merit are that it never reverts or never shows plain fronds or part of fronds; it naturally makes a shapely compact plant, it is more grarcful than any of the other sorts and is a quick grower. We offer strong 2% inch pots at $3.50 per dozen, $25.00 per 100: 3 inch pots, $4,00 per dozen, $jO.00 per 100; and fine plants in 6 inch pots at $1.00 each. NEPHROLEPIS SCOTTII. .V grand lot of bushy, sVapely, compact plants in 6 inch pols, 50 cts.; 8 inch pans, $1.00; and 12 inch pans, $2.00 each. ADIANTUn FARLEYENSE. A magnificent lot of specimen plants in 7 inch pots, $1.50 each, also a lot of clean, vigorous, 3 inih pots for grow- ing on, $2.00 per dozen, $15.00 per 100. BEGONIA GLOIRE DE LORRAINE, 3 inch pots, $3.00 per dozen: $20.00 per too. this beauti- BABY RAMBLER ROSES, pot grown stock, suitable for inches high, Christmas forcing, 5 inch pots, $3.50 per dozen, $25.00 per too; 4 inch pots, $2.00 per dozen, $15.00 per too. HENRY A. DREER, 714 Chestnut St., Philadelphia I Having just returned from Belgium, I am prepared, after a personal inspection, to offer to the trade some of the finest AZALEAS, PALMS, FERNS, Etc. that can be obtained. Wholesale Price List on application. A. LEUTHY & CO. IMPORTERS «nd EXPORTERS GROWERS and DEALERS Perkins Street Nurseries, Rosiindaie BOSTON, MASS. We Need Room We offer go in. bulbs, case ot 3110 bulbs. $14.2.5. ... 9 to II) 111. bulbs, case of 2IX) bulbs, Jl.'i.OO. Mulnrioruni. 7 to 9 in. bulbs, cise of 300 bulbs, $1.5.00. •■ '• " 9 to 10 in. bulbs, case of 200 bulbs. $17.00. " " (iinanteuin, 7 to 9 in bulbs, case of 300 bun>s. $18.7.5. 9 to 10 in bulbs, case of 200 bulbs. $21.00. LILIUM CANDIDUM, selec-ted bulbs. $r,.oo. per loii. A Few cf the Leading Narcissus PAPER WHITE GRANDIFLORA, 13-1.5. c-m. fine bulbs, ca.se of 1250 bulbs. $11. us. Per I 000 DOUBLE VON SION, tirst size »9 00 " " extra size 12. W manimotb double-nosed, or top-root, 20.00 PRINCEPS. early, single, line bulbs 7 00 GOLDEN SPUR, the favorite single yellow . . IS.fKi EMPRESS, a grand Incolor 20 00 ALBA PLENA ODORATA 6 00 BARRI CONSPICUUS 8.00 POETICUS, 4.50 POETICUS ORNATUS 7.0o WHITE ROMAN HYACINTHS, 12 15 c-m 23 00 13-15 " .... 28 IJO FREESIA REFRACTA ALBA, finest Berniad» bulbs 7 50 BERMUDA BUTTERCUP OXAUS 7.50 SPANISH IRIS, four best sorts .5.00 mixed 2.50 t^W^ For other bulbs and for smaller qu-intities, see our Wholesale Price List, in which will be found a full assortment of all kinds of butbs for winter and spring flowering. Send for list if you have not already received one. F. R. PIERSON COJarrytown-on-Hudson, NewYofk iilMliiiiiiiiillllliliiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiuiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii i? ! BUY WHITMANI | • THE RECORD BREAKER FERN I • IT HAS NO COMPETITOR • f Plants in 2i4 inch pots, $25 per 100; f $200 per lOCO Fine Specimens in 5-incli pots, $1 each : 6-inch, $1.50 each; 8-inch $5 H.H. BARROWS & SON WHITMAN, MASS. PALIVIS Kentias Latanias Phcenix Coryphas Etc., Etc. $ 1 O to $ I 50 PER IOC Aspidistras Pot grown, 8 to 10 leaves $35 per lOO pots Araucaria excelsa 4 to 10 tiers $35 to $150 per 100 H. Rosenkraenzer, glvfa'ik!"" ®* N. J. 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 docs not injure the color. SIZE — 3 to 4 inches in diameter when established ODOR — Pleasing, but not strong. STEMS ^ Invariably strong, but always graceful, ranging from 121030 inches during the season. HABIT, etc. — A very quick, a..tive grower, making specimen plants in a short time, even from laic cuttings. On account of its rapid growth, rtiiuires supporting vcrysoon 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 grown. 5tock Limited Delivery January Sth to 1 0th and later. Price $12.00 per ICO, $IOO.OO per lOOO The H. WEBER & SONS CO., Oakland. Md. l^dy H. Campbell & California, out of 2/^ inr pots. Fine healthy stock. $2.00 per 100; $10.00 per 1000 Smllax zyi in. $1.25 per 100; $10.00 per 1000 J. C. SGhmidt Co., Bristol, Pa. GOVERNOR HERRIck Originated and introduced by H. R. CARLTON, Wlliouehby, O. We have the following stock in the finest condition to plant and now is the time to plant: 2% inch at $3.00 per doz., $ioperioo and $75 per tooo 4 " ** 2.50 " *' 13 " 100 " 75 " lOOO It will pay you. Try It. Order at once. VIOLETS strong Field Grown Clumps PRINCESS OF WALES, $5.00 per 100 CASH WITH ORDERS CHAS. H. GREEN. Spencer, Mass. CARNATION PLANTS Extra fine, field iirovvn. No belter plants anywhere. Joost.Wolcott, Pond. Prosperity and 100 White Law>on. Ver JOO .1)/>.0O. leriiiH lasli. M. J. SCHAAF, Dansville, N. Y. DONT 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. Wnte for Detcriptive Circular. S. S. SKIDELSKY 824 No. 24th Street, Philadelphia Look through the Buyers' Directory and Ready Reference Guide. You will find some good offers there also. Geraniums Rooted Cuttings in any quantity after Nov. 15, at moderate prices. Send (or price list ALBERT M. HERR, Lancaster, Pa. Mention Horiicullure when you write FOR SALE VIOLET PLANTS Lady Campbell Violet Plants !ield-i;rown, Sliii.O'i per lOiiO, dcIivtiCLi at e.vpre-b olfice. Cash with order. J. M. BRAMHAM, Waldrop, Va. Grower of Violet Plants for tlie Trade Picus, 6 in., Ficus, 4 In., Stock Plants, 40c. each 22>jC. each 60 and 7Sc. each Asparagus Fern, 3 In., Asparagus Fern, 5 and 6 in.. 5c. 10c. Boston Ferns, 4 In., 12'. c. " Pans, 1.00, 1.50, 2. 00 each CARNATIONS FROM FIELD. Prosperity, Flora Hill, Vesper, Joost, Enchantress, Estelle, 1st size 6c. 6c. 2nd 4c. 4c. 4c. 4c. 4c. 4C. 3rd 3c. 3c. 3c. 3c. 3c. CASH. NOC. O. D. WIYI. C. SMITH, 6 1 St and MARKET ST. Carnation Plants. L550Cervera, 50 W. Joost. $15 for the lot. Half IS (irst-class, the other second size. Field-grown, strong, healthy. Babylon. L. I., N. Y., Isabella Greenhouses I oo I coo RICHMOND ROSE 2,'; in. $11.00 $100.00 KAISERIN " " 4.00 35.00 VARIEGATED LAWSON R.C. 6.00 50.00 ENCHANTRESS 3.C0 25.00 QUEEN and LAWSON 2.00 18.00 E. H. PYE, FLORIST UPPER NYACK. N. Y. HORTICULTURE VOL IV OCTOBER 13, 1906 FUBLISHCD "WEtKLY BY HORTICULTURE PUBLISHING CO. 11 Hamilton Place, Boston. Mass. Telsphone. Oxford 292 "WM. J. STE'WART. EDITOR and Manage!* SUBSCBIPTION PBICE One Year, in advance . To Foreign Countries Single Copies li.oo 2.0O •as NET NO. 15 9 ADVERTISING KATES Pbr Inch, 30 inches to page . Full Page On Yearly Contract — 52 consecutive times — psrinch, .70. Per page . 20.00 .QO 24.00 COPYRIOHT, 1906, BY HORTICULTURE PUB. CO. Encered as second-class matter December 8, 1904, at the Post Office at Boston, Mass., under the Act o( Congress of March 3, iSy^. CONTENTS OF THIS ISSUE Page. FRONTISPIECE— A New York Flower Store PLANT TISSUES— R. W. Curtis 391 CLEMATIS HERACLEIFOLIA STANS— Prof. F. A. Waugh 391 EDITORIAL Automobiling affects flower-buying — Nurserymen building wisely for the future^Our frontispiece and its lesson — The "fall opening" as a business starter 392 THREE GOOD DAHLIAS— Illustrated 393 NEWS OF THE CLUBS AND SOCIETIES New London County Horticultural Society 393 New Jersey Floricultural Society 394 Pittsburg and Allegheny Florists' and Gardeners' Club 394 Columbus Florists' Club 394 Massachusetts Horticultural Society 394 Elberon Horticultural Society 394 Page. NEWS OF THE CLUBS AND SOCIETIES— (Continued) New York Florists' Club 396 St. Louis Coming to the Front 395 Gardeners' and Florists' Club of Boston 395 SEED TRADE TOPICS 396 The New Thorburn Seed Warehouse — Illustrated. 396 One hundred and Sixty Acres of Sweet Peas 397 CUT FLOWER MARKET REPORTS Boston, Buffalo, Columbus, Indianapolis, Louis- ville, New York, Philadelphia 399 OBITUARY Patrick J. Donohue, Portrait — Isaac P. Dickinson. 405 MISCELLANEOUS California Notes " 393 Philadelphia Notes 393 Personal 393 Incorporated 405 News Notes <06 LOCAL REPRESENTATIVES BUFFALO, N. Y. — E. C. Brucker, 385-87 Elllcott St. CLEVELAND, 0.— A. L. Hutchins, 2220 East 74th St. COLUMBUS. 0.— M. B. Faxon, 246 Oak St. CINCINNATI, O. — Frank W. Ball, Walnut Hills. DETROIT, MICH. — Frank Danzer, 1487 Fifteenth St. INDIANAPOLIS, IND. — George B. Wiegand, 1610 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 0. Watson, Dobson BIdg., 9th and Market St. SAN FRANCISCO. CAL. — Luther Monnette, 866 Isabella St., Oakland. Cal. TOLEDO, O. — I. L. Schiller, 929 Prouty Ave. WASHINGTON, D. C. — James J. Harty, 14th and H Streets. N. W. 390 HORTICULTURE October 13, 1906 Established 1824 BRIDGEMAN'S SEED WAREHOUSE RICKARDS BROS., ^J^ We are in position to supply your wants in all Bulbs for Fall Planting, such as Hyacinths, Tulips, Narcissus, Lilies, EtCm 31 East 1 9th Street, near Broadway, NEW YORK Telephone 4235 Qramercy Send for 1906 Catalogue FARQUHAR'S Famous CYCLAMEN The Finest Crown Farquhar's Giant ^hite Farquhar's Giant Pink Farquhar's Giant Blood Red Farquhar's Giant Crimson And twel\e others Farquhar's Columbian Prize Mixed Per 1000 Seeds $10 Per 100 Seeds $1.25 Per pkt. 75c. R. & J. FARQUHAR & CO. 6 & 7 S. MARKET STREET, BOSTON QUALITY ALITYI^Ai SEND rOR OATALOdUE. ARTHUR T. BODDINQTON :<4S Went 1 4th St., Nsw Tork. MAKERS Of PURE CULTURE TISSUE COLUMBIA, AUSKA, BOHEniS MUSHROOM =SPAWN = Presh Spawn Always on hand. WRITE FOR PRICES. COCHRAN MUSHROOM & SPAWN CO. 911 CHEMICAL BLDG. ST. LOUiS. MO. J Burpee's Seeds PHILADELPHIA Blue List of Wholesale Prices mailed only to those who plant for profit. IF YOU DESIRE TO CROW BULBS ,^ws:^ of Exceptional Fine Quality — and — Exclusive Varieties of Same You Must Address W. W. RAWSON & CO.; 5 Union St., BOSTON, MASS. \\'e are Specialists of High Qrade Seeds, Bulbs and Plants Narcissus Paper White Grand lOO 90c.; 1000 $8.50 Von Sion Double Nose, 100 $2.00; 1000 $18.50 Narcissus Selected, 100 $1.35; 1000 $ii.50 Freesias, French, ( Large Buibs) 76c. 100; $6.00 1000 W. Elliott <&. Sons 20i FULTON ST., N. Y. FOR PROMPT SHIPMENT - FULL LINE High Grade French and Dulcii Bulbs Joseph Breck & Sons Corp. 47-54 NO. MARKET ST., BOSTON, MASS. GIVE SATISFACTION Hyacinths, Tulips, Crocus. Daffodils, Lilies. A large and varied assortment. Send for our Catalogue. Seed Trade only BARENBRUG, BURGERS & CO. ARNMEH, HOLLAND, and PHILADELPHIA, U.S.A. Wholesale growers and exporters of CRESTED DOGSTAIL, FIORIN, SWEET VERNAL and all FANCY GRASSES '^ole Agent for V . S. ami Canada, G. C. WAT50N Dobson BIdg, 9th 4 Market Sts., PHILA, N\'ho will be glad to send samples and prices on application. ViCk'$ BlllllS c AULIFLOWER s^ A B B A G E James Vick's Sons, Rochester, N. Y. THOS. J. GREY & CO. Fresh Flower, Farm anil Garden Seeds, New Mti§>hrof>ni Spawn. Kxlra .. TSc- 7 5*' 6.00 «.<)0 COO GlaNT WHITE with RED EVE- . 7 5c GI.\> T MIXf;i> . 00c .5.00 HENRY F. MICHELL CO., Asparagus Plumosus Nanus NEW CROP GREENHOUSE GROWN 100 Seeds (lOi- .5n» '• *'J.'w'.5 1000 " 4. Ill) Diir latest Fall Catalogue of Bultjs, Seeds ;ind Se.isonablc Supplies now ready. 1018 HARKET STREET, PHILAnELPHIA, PA. . . . FLOWER SEED SPECIALISTS . the 17th of June when the one hun- dred and sixty acres of the leading varieties of sweet peas were in full bloom and it was a sight never to be forgotten. One hundred and twenty varieties from the purest white to the darkest blue. To begin with there was the well known white, Mont Blanc, one of the earliest, and Dorothy Eck- ford and white and black seeded Sadie Burpee and several other white varie- ties. In the creams or light yellows there were tlie fetching Coquette, a deep primrose shaded with lavender, and the stately Hon. Mrs. E. Kinyon. Modest}' and Sensation made a splen- did showing. America, which is con- sidered about here to be very appro- priately named by the resemblance to the stripes of the national emblem, is strikingly shown in streaks of a rich blood red on a ground of silver white. Aurora is another beauty in the striped and variegated list, its large blooms being flecked with bright orange and salmon on a creamy white ground. There were other variegated varieties, such as Senator, Juauita, Romona, Lot- tie Hutehins and Princess of Wales. There were also a splendid showing of blues, namely — Captain of the Blues, Navy Blue, Captivation. Fascination and Countess Cadogan. Among the lavenders were Lady Grisel Hamilton, Lady Nina Balfour, Admiration, New Countess and Princess Mary. Among the scarlet and red were King Edward ■V'll., Mars, Prince Edward of 'Vork and Salopian. There was also a fair showing of Cupid in white and pink. ■ Unable to secure sufficient and suit- able land for seed growing purposes John Bodger & Sons came down from Ventura County two years ago at which place they have been engageil in the seed growing business for the past fourteen years. They are also growing asters and petunias, giant Cal- ifornia petunias and stocks and all the leading novelties, including vegetable seed. They have the largest seed farms in Southern California, viz.: three hundred and thirty acres near Gar- dena, about twelve miles south of Los Angeles and two hundred at Alametos. Vegetable Plants SWEET POTAFO. CABBAGE, TOMATO. PEPPER. CELEftY All kinds of Vegetable Flams. Best Plants, Lowest Prices. Can ship direct by :0*t.>0«V. 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. BOSTON FLORIST LEHER CO. Manufacturers of FLORISTS' LETTERS Thl0 wooden box nicely stained and varnished, ISxSOxlS. made in two eec- tiong, one for each size letter, given away with first order of 500 letters Block Letters, i J4 or 2 inch size per 100, $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. f . McCARTnV, Manager 66 Pearl Street, BOSTON, MASS. Look through the Buyers' Directory and Ready Reference Guide. You will find some good offers there also. 'I / \ p CUT FLOWER BOXES EDWARDS FOLDING BOX CO MANUFACTURERS PHILADELPHIA. PA. ^V % EVERYTHING SEASONABLE IN P CUT FLOWERS • EDWARD REID. i- Wholesale b Florist * 1526 Ranstcad Steet, THI LADELPHl A V Stor. Cloau 8 P. M. * CHAS. W. McKELUK 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. lu writing adTertlsers, mentioH Hortlcnltar* WHOLESALE FLOWER MARKETS TRADE PRICES— Per 100— TO DEALERS ONLY CHICAGO October 8 ST. LOUIS September 30 PHILA. October 8 BOSTOir October II ROSBS Am. Beauty, Fan. & Sp Extra No. I •' Lower grades Bride & 'Maid— Fan. & Sp. " Ordinary' Golden Gate, Fancy " Ordinary Liberty, Fancy Ordinary Richmond, Fancy *' Ordinary Kaiserin , Carnot, Chatenay, Fancy . " " " Ordinary CARNATIONS Fancy Ordinary MISCELLANEOUS Chrysanthemums Cattleyas Lilies Violets Lily of the Valley Dahlias Tuberoses M igDonette . . Adiantum Cuncatum... " Croweanum Smilax Asparagus Plumosus , strings " " & Sprengeri bunches 20.00 12.50 5.00 5.00 3-00 5.00 3.00 5.00 3.00 5.00 3.00 5.00 3.00 25.00 50.00 12.50 40.00 30.00 15.00 10.00 6.00 4.00 6.00 4.00 6.00 4.00 6.00 4.00 6.00 3.00 1.50 to 30.00 to to 15.00 3.00 to 4.00 2.00 to 5.00 . . .. 4.00 to 6.00 3.00 to 5.00 ■75 to 1.00 1. 00 1.00 to 1.50 12.50 to 35-00 to 50.00 25.00 35.00 to 50.00 »5.oo 15.00 10.00 6.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 5.00 3.00 to 30.00 to I a. 50 to 8.00 to 5 00 to 4.00 to 3.00 to 4.00 to 3 00 to 5.00 to 3.00 to 5.00 to a. 00 to 6.00 to 4.00 1. 00 to .50 to 1.50 1. 00 12.50 40.00 50 00 35.00 18.00 12.00 5 00 5.00 2.00 500 3.00 6.00 2.00 6.00 2.00 6.00 3.00 3.00 1. 00 20.00 50,00 12.00 3.00 1.50 3.00 1. 00 1.5c 15.00 3500 3500 30.00 ao.oo 15.00 8.00 6.00 4.00 6.00 4.00 8.00 4.00 8.00 4.00 8.00 5.00 2.50 1.50 30.00 60.00 4.00 3.00 50.00 50.00 25,00 15.00 8.00 4.00 4.00 3.00 3.00 1. 00 3.00 1. 00 3.00 1. 00 3.00 1. 00 1.50 •75 50.00 8.00 •25 3.00 1. 00 1.00 •50 I 00 13.00 35.00 30.00 I a. 00 8.00 S.oc 4.00 3.00 4.00 8.00 3.00 8.0* 3.00 8.00 3.00 3.00 1.50 35.00 75.00 12.00 .50 5.00 2.00 .50 2.00 1. 00 1.50 16.00 50.00 50.00 J.H.BUOLONG 37-39 Randolph Street, CHICAGO. WHOLESALE fCoses and Carnations A BpeciaU^'O"- 6R0WER Of CUT FLOWERS October 13, 1906 HORTICULTURE 899 r >^%<^ww^>%^^p^w«>%iii#M mit0¥^fmmmmi^f^^*m>imi '%^W*^«»^*»^»W^| • VICTORY : strong healthy tield grown plants, now ready, 1st size $15.00 per 100; 2i size $12.00 per 100; 3d size $10.00 per 100. A discount for cash with order. GUTTMAN & WEBER, 43 West 28tli St, N. Y. •AA nriiirti r 111 C ALAX, VIRCI N I A Ci A. ocAVtN, Evergreen, Ala. , (suc«5sor to bla.« orocsrv w,) 400 HORTI CULTURE October 13, 1906 FRANK MILLANC Wholesale Commission Florist COOGAN BUILDING 65-57 W. 26th Street, NEW YORK Tel. 299 Madison Sq. Open 6 a. m. to 5 P. M. y%^'%'%>%>^mm'%^^%^*^*'%\ JOHN I. P.AYNOR Wholesale Commission Florist FORD BROTHERS SELLING AOENT FOR LARGEST GROWERS A full line ol Choice Cut Flower stock lor all purpose*. Comprises every variety grown lor New York market, at current prices TEL. 1998 MADISON SQUARE 49 W. 28 St., New York City 48 West 28Ui street. NEW YORK fit ROSES wmwmm A Full Line of All CUT FLOWERS Telephone. 3870 or 3871 Madison Sanaro Alexander J. Guttman The WHOLESALE FLORIST Of NEW YORK Phone 1664-65 Madison Square 43 W. 28th Street Walter F. Sheridan Wholesale Commlasloa Dealer la Choice Cut flowers 39 West 28th Street New York Telephone : qo3 Madison Sq. HEADQUARTERS FOR NOVELTIES ORCHIDS A SPECIALTY THE HIGHEST CHADE OF VALLEY ALWAVS ON HAND GARDENIAS, DAISIES. ROSES AND CARNATIONS JAMES McMANUS,7M&42 W. 28th St.. New York HICKS &CRAWBIJCK, Inc. Wholesale Commission Florists and Jobbers in Florist's Supplies 76 AND 78 COURT STREET BROOKLYN, N. Y. Wholesale Commission CHOICE CUT FLOWERS Successor to Wm. Ghormley Florist 57 West 28th St. Special Attention to Shipping Orders New York. Telephones: aaoo, atoi, Madison Square Write for Current Prices J.K.ALLEN WHOLESALE COMMISSION FLORIST Open 6 a m. Daily Ready to Talk Business with a Cood 106 W. 28 St., NEW YORK TELEPHONE 167 MADISON SQ. Lily of the Valley and Bulb Grower NEW YORK QUOTATIONS PER 100-TO DEALERS ONLY Roses Am. Beauty, fan and sp. " extra. No. 1 " Lower grades Bride & 'Maid, fan and sp " Ordinary Golden Gate, fancy *' ordinary Liberty, fancy - • - ■ " ordinary. Richmond, tancy " ordinary Kaiserin, Carnot, Chatcnay, fancy. " " " ordinary Last Half of Week I First Half of Week ending Oct. 6 beginning Oct. 8 1906 1906 to ■o.oo lO.OO 8.00 l.OO 4.00 to .50 to 4.00 to .50 to 4.00 to I. 00 to 4.00 1.00 4.00 ■so to to 30.00 15.00 10.00 5.00 8.00 3. 00 5.00 a.oo 8.00 9.00 8.00 3.00 8.00 3.0a ao.oo to 10.00 to 8.00 to 1. 00 to 4.00 to .50 to 4.00 to .50 to 4.00 to I CX) to 4.00 to 1. 00 to 4.00 to .50 to 40.00 15.00 10.00 5.00 8.00 3.00 8.00 2.00 8.00 2.ao 8.00 3.00 8.00 3.00 Carnations, Fancy Carnations, Ordinary Chrysanthemums Cattleyas Lilies. Lily of the Valley I ahlias Tuberoses nienonette Adiantum Cuneatum *' Crowcanum Smilax Asparagus Plumosus " " & Sprcngeri, bunches Last Half of Week ending Oct. 6 1906 3.00 to I. 00 to to . 50.00 to 8.00 to 1.00 to .50 to to . to .50 to I. CO to 6.00 to 1 5.00 to 10.00 to 3.00 1.50 7500 I3.00 3.00 3.00 .50 -75 1.50 10.00 35.00 35.00 First Half of Wae4r beginning Oct. 8 1906 3.00 to 1.00 to 10.00 to 35.00 to 15.00 to 3.00 to .50 to to to .50 to 1. 00 to 6.00 to 15. CO to 10.00 to 5.00 1.50 30.00 50.00 35.00 5.00 3. 00 .50 .75 X.50 10.00 25.00 35.00 ORCHIDS AT ALL SEASONS WM. STUART ALLEN GO. Commission Mercliants in Cut Flowers 53 WEST 28TH STREET, NEW YORK Telephozie 356 ^Iadi»4un Square Edward C. Horan Wholesale Florist 55 WEST 28th ST. TeL \i^ MadlMG Sq. NcW YorR TRAENDLY A S CHENG K WHOLESALE FLORISTS Furnish best stock at fair prices all the year round Send for quetations on faU orders Tel. 798 799 Madison Sq. 44 WSSt 28ttl StreOt, NBW YOflt Cltj Charles Millang 50 West 29th St., New York City Gut Flowers on Commission JULIUS LANG Wholesale Florist Consignments received, sold well and returns made promptly. A Reliable Place to Consig:n to or order from s^ WEST 30th sT. new york Telephone; 3860-3871 Madison Square Telephone, 280 Madison Sq. in writing to Advertisers icindly menHon Horticulture October 13, 1906 HORTICULTURE, 461 kIMZ fancy FEKNS $1.00 per 1000 ntn unur galax $1.25 per looo Discount on Larger Orders Let us have your standing order for Fern. Will make price riRht all through season »? AV K o 1 e sale Florists 38-40 BRODAWAY. . . DETROIT, MICH. Formerly M'*"'' Avenae Send for Our Weekly Price List on Cut Flowers MichigaD Cut Flower Exchange WM. DILGER rianager JOHN YOUNG WHOLESALE FLORIST Finest American Beauties and Carnations 5 1 West 28 St. - NEW YORK The Reliable Coinniission House Richmond Roses and Rich Flowers of all varieties JOS. S. FENRICH 1 10 W. 28th Stre»t, New York Tel. 334-325 Madison Square BstabllBhed 1891 BUY FROM 1|i| r^ Best Flowers Ihe Boston Market N. F. MCCARTHY k CO. »4 HAWLEY STREET BOSTON, MASS. SEND FOR PRICES ALFRED H. LANGJAHR All Choice Cut Flowers In Season 55 West 28th St., New York telephone 3924 Madison Square. Look through the Buyers' Directory and Ready Reference Guide. You will find some good offers there also. BUY YOUR FLOWERS THROUGH A MOLTZ Wholesale Florist 55-57 W. 26th Street - - NEW YORK Best Facilities lor Supplying you at Lowest Daily Market Prices Tel. 2921-5243 Madison Square J. B. Murdoch & Co. Wholesale Florists FLORISTS' SUPPLIES 545 Liberty St., PITTSBURG, PA. long Distance 'Phone 1435 Court FOR GOOD PRICES AND CASH RETURNS send your flowers to Phil. F. Kessler 55 West 26th Street, New York Telephone 2921 Madison Square. REED ®. KELLER 133 Wes 33th St., Ne» Vork Florists' Supplies We manufacture all our Melal Designs, Baskets, Wire Work&Noveltles and are dealers in Glassware Decorative Greens and Florists Requisites TheKERVflNCO. 2^°h?T^%v WHOLESALE DEALERS Fresh cut Palmetto i Cycas Palm Leaves. Galax, Leu- cottioe, Ferns and Mosses. All Decoralinc Evergreen Look through the Buyers' Directory and Ready Reference Guide. You will find some good offers there also. Headquarters in Western New York ROSES, CARNATIONS And all kinds of Seasonable Flowers WM. F. KASTING Wtiolesale Commission Florist, also Deakr in Florists' Supplies and Wire Designs. 382-87 ELLICOTT ST. BUFFALO, N. Y. Give us ft trial. We can pleaae you. NEW CROP BRONZE AND GREEN GALAX $l.iiO per Hxm, discounts on larger iiuanlities. Write for prires on ca.se WE HAVE VERY FINE CUT BOX WOOD. DAGGER AND FANCY FERNS. Freih Northern. $1.00 per 1000. LYRATA, the best subslilulc for Smilax. $7.00 P*^' '■^••'^■ Headquarters tor all FLORISTS' SUPPUES. Wire Deiigni. Cut Wire. Letters, Immortelles. Cycaa Leaves, Wheat Sheaves, Ri^bons, ("nrntc.'tted Hnxcs, etc. LAUREL FESTOONING, -^c. and 6c. per yard. HENRYM.ROBINSON&CO..»^We'&?nV,^fSra?,T- WHOLESALE FLOWER MARKETS.-xo DeTL^kiroNLv. CINCINNATI October 9 DETROIT October 8 BUFFALO October 8 PITTSBURQ October 9 ROSES Am. Beauty, Fan. and Sp. Extra .- No.i " Lower grades Bride and 'Maid— Fan. and Sp '* Ordinary Golden Gate. Fancy " Ordinary Liberty, Fancy '* Ordinary Richmond, Fancy '* Ordinary Kaiserin.Camot. Chatenay, Fancy. " " " Ordinary CARNATIONS Fancy Ordinary MISCELLANEOUS Chrysanthemums Cattleyas Lilies Lily of the Valley Dahlias Tuberoses Mignonette Adiantum Cuncatum " Croweanum Smilax Asparagus Plumosus, strings " " X' Sprenecri, bunches Geo* A. 5'utherland Co. CUT FLOWERS Florists* Supplies ai\d Letters 34 HAWLEY STREET - - BOSTON Be it known to ye, our friends, also the Trade in general that on or about the First of NOVEMBER, A. D., 1906, WE WILL MOVE OUR BUSINESS into the very center of the City of Philadelphia, 125 NORTH lOth STREET, above Arch Street Keep your i on the enterprising Florist Supply House of J. STERN & CO., 1928 GERMANTOWN AVE.. PHILADELPHIA 402 HORTICULTURE October 13, 1906 List of Advertisers Page Allen J. K 400 Allen Wm. Stuart C0.400 American Nursery... 386 Aschmann Godfrev-'-sS? I^arcnbrug, Burgers & Co 390 Barrows H.H. & Son. 388 Baudisch & Co 387 Bay State Nurseries.. 386 Beaven, E. A. 399 Bcrckmans P.J. C0..3S6 Boadington A.T 390 Boston Flonst Letter Co 398 Boston Plate and Win- dow Glass Co 406 Braguc L. B. 399 Bramham J. M 388 Brcck Joseph & Sons 390 Breitmeycr s J, Sons. 395 Bridgeman's Seed Warehouse 390 Budlong J. A.. 398 Burpee W. A. & Co.- 350 Caldwell C. W ^99 Cariton H. R 388 Carrillo & Baldwin. . .387 Chicago Carnation Co 386 Cochran Mushroom & Spawn Co 390 Cooke G. H .. 395 Cowec A 386 Crawshaw James .... 387 Dawson M. M. 386 Dilger Wm 40 1 Dreer H. A 387-407 Eastern Nurseries .386 Ea»on H. N 387 Edgar W.W.& Co... 387 Edwards Folding Box Co. 398 Elliott Wm. & Sons.. 390 Esler J, G 407 Ernest W. H 407 Eyres 395 Farquhar R. & J. & Co.. 390 Fenrich J, S 401 Foley Mfg. Co 407 Ford Bros. 400 Froment H. E. 400 Fruitland Nurseries. .386 Green Chas. H. 388 Grey T. J. & Co 390 Gude Bros. Co 395 Gumey Hcatci Mfg. Co 407 Guttman Alex. J 400 Guttman &Weher...39g Hail Asso. 407 Hammond Paini& Slug Shot Works-. .. ^9o-4'_'8 Held A .■•■387 Herbert David & Son- 386 Herr A. M 388 Hews A. H. & Co. . . . 406 Hicks & Crawbtick . .400 Hilfinger Eros. 407 Hippard E 408 Hitchings & Co 408 Hjalmar Hartmann & Co. 390 Horan E. C 400 Isabella Greenhouses. 388 Johnson Seed Co 397 Kastine W. F 401 Kentucky Tobacco Product Co. 406 Kervan Co., The ....401 Kcssler, P, F 401 Kilbourn R 387 Pago King Cons. Co.. 406 Kroescliell Bros 406 Lager & Hurrell 387 Lang, Juiius . - 400 Langjahr, Alfred H...40I Lcuthy A. & Co 387 Lord & Eiirnham Co. 408 Manlcy Chas. H 408 McCarthy N F 401 McCoiinell Alex.. 395 McKellar Charles W. 398 McKissick,W. E. ...398 McManusJas 400 Michell H. F. Co. ...397 Michigan Cut Flower Exchange. 401 Millang Charles. 400 Millang Frank 400 Miller Theo 395 Moltz A 401 Moninger J. C. ... .406 Morehead Mfg Co. .406 Murdoch J. B.&C0..401 Murray Samuel.. ....395 Niessen Leo. Co. 398 Pennock-Meehan Co. 395 Perkin-iSt. Nurseries. 387 Peterson J. A 405 Pierson F.R. Co 388 Pierson U Bar Co.... 407 Pittsburg Floral Ex.. 398 Plainfield Nursery ...397 Pulverized Manure CO 397 Pye E. H 388 Rawson W. W.& Co. 390 Raynor John 1 400 Recd& Keller 401 Reid Edw 398 Reinbcrg Peter 598 Rtckards Bros 390 Robinson H,M, & Co,40t Roehrs Julius Co 387 Rolkcr August & Sons407 Rosenkracnzer H. 388-405 Sander & Son 387 Schaaf M. J 388 Schmidt J. C.Co... .388 Scollay John A. . . . .406 Sheridan W. F 400 Siggers & Siggers ...407 Situations & Wants.. 405 Sim Wm 390 Skidelskv S. S 388 Smith W.C .388 Standard Plate Glass Co. 406 Stem J. & Co 401 Stearns A. T. Lumber Co 406 Sutherland Geo. A . Co 401 Swayne Edw 386 Thorburn J.M. &C0.386 Thornton Bros. 398 Traendly & Schenck.400 Troy, J. H 386 Vick's Jas. Sons 390 Walsh M. H 386 Warnaar& Co. 386 Waterer John & Sons. 386 Watson G. C 390 Weathered Co 408 Weber K.C 39^ Weber H. & Sons 388 Welch Bros 363-398 WildG. H 386 Wyman, Windsor H.. 386 Yokohama Nurseries. 395 Young John 401 Young, Thos. Jr 395 Youog & Nugent ... .395 Is Your Name In The Above List? If Not, Why Not? O Buyer's Directory and Ready Reference Guide READ IT Adrertlsements under this head, one cent a word. Initials count as words. Regular advertisers In this Issne are alao listed under this classiflratlon without charge. Reference to List of Advertisers will indicate the respective pages. ADIANTUMS. Henry A. Dreer, Philadelphia. For page see List of Advertisers. Adiantum Hybridum, fine young plants, 15 for $1, mailed; $5 per 100. Originator's stoclt. Certificate of Merit S. A. F., '05. A. Ley & Bro., Langdon, D. C. Adiantum Farleyense, 2 1-2-in. strong stuff, for growing on, or for Fern dish, $15.00 per 100; $140.00 per 1,000. J. A. Peterson. Westwood, Cincinnati, O. AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENTS. Thos. J. Grey & Co.. 32 S. Market St.. Boiiton. For page see List of Advertisers. Joseph Ureck & 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., Roslindale, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. ASPARAGUS. lanios Crawshaw, 403 Plainfield St.. I'rc dence, R. I. Asparagus Crawshawii. l'*or page .'^ee List of Advertisers. Asparagus Sprengerl, clumps, $8.00 100. H. Park, Mass.. large, field-grown W. Vose. Hyde Asparagus plumosus nanus and Sprengerl, 2 l-2in., $2.50 100. Carl Hagenburger, West Mentor, Ohio. Asparagus plumosus and Sprengerl, fine 2-111. stock, $2.00 100; $1800 1000. Cash. Lewis Ullrich, TifBn, Ohio. Asparagus Plumosa. 2-iD. 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. Kastiug, 385 Elllcott St., Buffalo, N. Y. AUSTRIAN AND SCOTCH PINES. The F. E. Conine Nursery Co., Stratford, Conn. BAMBOO STAKES. Yokohama Nurseries, 31 Barclay St., N. For page see List of Advertisers. BEGONIAS. Henry A. Dreer. Philadelphia. Begonia Gloire de Lorraine. For page see List of Advertisers. Begonias Gloire de Lorraine and Turnford Hall, propagated from leaf cuttings, $15.00 100; $140.00 1000; 4-ln., $40.00 100. Cash. J. A. Peterson, Westwood, Cincinnati, O. BOUVARDIAS. Nanz & Neuner, Louisville, Ky. BULBS AND TUBERS. Joseph Breck & Sons. 47-54 N. Market St., Boston. 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 of Advertisers. James Vick's Sons, Rochester^ N^ Yi 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. The F. U. Pierson Co.. Tarrytown-on-Hudson, N. Y. Japan Longiflorums, Caiididum, Narcissi, French Bulhs. For page see List of Advertisers. HE. Fiske Co., 12 & 13 Faneuil Hall Sq., Boston. Forcing Bulbs. Itickards Bros., 37 East 19th St., New York. Forcing Bulbs. , For page see List of Advertisers. CARNATIONS. E. H. Pye, Upper Nyack, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Cbleago Caruatlou Co., Joliet, 111. Field Grown Plants. Guttman & Weber, New York. Carnation V ictory. For page see List of Advertisers. The H. Weber & Sons Co., Oakland, Md. Carnation Mabelie. For page see List of Advertisers. M. J. Schaaf^ Dansviile, N. Y. Field Grown. For page see List of Advertisers. J. B. Heiss, 112 S. Main St.. Dayton. O. Surplus Stock. CEMENT BENCHES. W. F. Kastlng, Buffalo, N. Y. CONIFERS. John Waterer & Sous, Ltd., American Nursery, Bagshot, Eug. For page see List of Advertisers. CUPS AND TROPHIES. Thornton Bros.. Lawrence, Mass. Fo. page see List of Advertisers. CUT FLOWER BOXES. Folding cut flower boxes, the best made. Write for list. Hoitou & Ilunkel Co., Mil- waukee. Wis. Welch Bros., 226 Devonshire St., Boston, i'or page see List of Advertisers. Edwards Folding Box Co., Philadelphia. For page see List of Advertisers. CYCAS STEMS. J. M. Thorburn & Co., 33 Barclay St., N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. CYCLAMENS. John Barr, South Natick, Mass. CYCLAMEN SEEDS. R. & J. Farquhar & Co.. 6 & 7 So. Market St., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. H. F. Mlcheli Co., Philadelphia. " For page see List of .\dvertlscrs. DAHLIAS. David Herbert & Son, Atco, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. 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. Henry A. Dreer. Philadelphia. For page see List of Advertisers. Dracaena termlnaiis from bench, fine $25.00 100. Carl Hagenburger, West Men- tor, Ohlo^ ELECTRIC CIRCULATOR. Holly-Castle Co., 170 Summer St.. Boston. FERNS. A. Leothy & Co.. Roslindale, Mass For page see List of Advertisers. H. H. Barrows & Son. Whitman, Mass. Nephrolepis Whitmanl. For page see Ll.st of Advertisers. S. Skldelsky. 824 N. 24th St., Whltmanll Fern. Phlla. H. N. Eaton, So. Sudbury, Mass. Boston Ferns. For page see List of Advertisers. ^mT W. Edgar Co., WaverJey. Mass. For page see I-lst of .\*ivertlsers. October 13, 1906 HORTICULTURE FERNS — Continued. Henry A. Dreer, Philadelplila. For page see List of AdvenisHrs. FLORAL PHOTOGRAPHS. Floral Photographs. Foley's 226-228 1-2 Bowery. New York. FLORISTS' FERTILIZER. A sample 100-lb bag of Blatchford'a Plant Grower and Laud Uenovator Fer- tilizer only $2.75. It Is composed solely of pure rose growers' bone meal, nitrate of soda, Peruvian guano, sulphate of am- monia, sulphate of potash and gypsum, in the correct proportions. For benches and potting plants, roses, carnations, lilies, mums, etc., It has never t)eeu surpassed. Address The P.arwell Agricultural Works, Waukegan, Ills. Established at Leicester, England in 180U. Pulverized Manure Co., Sheep Manure. 31 Union Stock Yards, Chicago. For page see Li st of Ad vertiscrs. FLORISTS' LETTERS. BOB'.OQ Florist Letter Co., 84 Hawley St., Boston, Mass. For page see List of AdTertisere. U. A. Sutherland Co., 34 Hawley SU Boston, Mass. For page see List of Advertlgerg. FLORISTS' SUPPLIES. H. M. Robinson & Co.. 8-11 Province St., Boston, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. H. Bayersdorfer & Co., Philadelphia, Fa The Kervan Co.. :;o W. 27th St., N. ^ Decorative Evergreens. For page see List of Advertisers. N. F. McCarthy & Co.. 84 Hawley St.. Boston, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers Beed & Keller, 122 W. 25th~St., New lorfc. For page see List of Advertisers. 1. B. Murdoch & Co.. 545 Liberty St. Pittsburg. Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. J. Stern & Co., 1928 Germantown Ave.. 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'g Sons, Miami & Gratloi Aves., Detroit, Mich. For page see List of Advertisers. Thos. Young, Jr., 41 W. 28th St.. New York. For page see List of Advertlsera. Byres, 11 N. Pearl St.. Albany, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. George H. Cooke, Washington, D. C. For page see T.lst of Advertisers. Gnde 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, 42W. 28th St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Theodore Miller, 4832 Delmar Bvd., St. Louis, Mo. For page see List of Advertisers. FLOWERING PLANTS. Bandlsch & Co., Union Hill, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. FLOWER POTS. W. H. Ernest. 28th and M Sts., Washington. D. C. For page see Ll.»t of Advertisers. A. H. Hews & Co., Cambridge, Mass. For page see I.l.st of Advertisers. Hllflnger Bros.. Ft. Edward. N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. GALAX. I. 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. C. W, Caldwell. Mgr.. Galax. Va. Galax Leaves. For page see List of Advertisers. GERANIUMS. A. M. Herr, Lancaster, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. GLADIOLI. Arthur Cowee, Meadowvalc Farm, Berlin, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. GLASS. Boston Plate & Window Glass Co., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. Standard Plate 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. Httchings & 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. MoDlnger Co.. 117 East Blackhawk StT, 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. Chas. H. Manley, Premier Mfg. Works, St. Johns. Mich. For page see List of Advertisers. L. B. Brague, Hinsdale, Mass. Hardy Cut Ferns, Christmas Trees, Baled Spruce. For page see List of Advertisers. HARDY PERENNIALS. M. H. Walsh, Woods Hole, Mass. For page see List of AdvertlserB. Bay State Nurseries, 6(30 Adams St., N. Ablngton, Mass. Hardy Herbaceous Perennials. For page see List of Advertisers. Eastern Nurseries,. Jamaica Plain, Mass. Herbaceous Plants. For page see List of Advertisers. HEATING APPARATUS. Lord & Burnham Co., 1133 Broadway. New York. For page see List of Advertisers. HARDY FERNS AND SUPPLIES. H. M. Robinson & Co.. 8-11 Province St., Boston, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. The Kervan t;o., 20 W. 27th St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Michigan Cnt 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: Lyrata. 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 Advertjsers. John A. Scoliay. l3 & 75 Myni^ AvST^ Brooklyn. N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Gurney Heater Mfg. Co., 188-200 Franklin St.. Cor. Pearl, Boston, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. ^^ToeseheinTos.. .35" Eric St.. Chicago. For page see List of Advertisers. HELICONIAS. Julius Roehrs Co.. Rutherford, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. HIBISCUS SYRIACUS MEEHANII. P. J. Berckmans Co.. Inc., Frultland Nurseries, Augusta, Ga. For page see List of Advertisers. 403 HOTBED SASH. The A. T. Stearns Lumber Co., Neponset Mass. For page see List of Advert laera. Hltchlngs t Co., 1170 Broadway, N For page see List of Advertisers. Lord & Burnbam Co., 1133 Broadway, N. Y For page see List of Advertisers. Y. INSECTICIDES. Hammond's Paint & S. S. Works, FlshklU. N. Y. Uorlcum. For page see List of Advertisers. JAPANESE PLANTS. Yokohama Nurseries, 31 Barclay St , N Y For page see List of Advertisers." KENTIAS. Godfrey Aschmann, 1012 Ontario St Phllaiielphla. For page see List of Advertisers. Wm. W. Edgar Co., Waveriy, Mass. For page_see List of Advertisers. A. Leuthy & Co., Rosllndale, Ma^sT^ For page see List of Advertisers. KOSTER'S BLUE SPRUCE. J. H. Troy, New Kochelle, N. Y. 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, 432t> Olive St., St. Lonis, M«. For page see List of Advertisers J. Ureitmeyer'd Sons, Detroit, Mich. ~ For page see List j)f^AdverHserg. George H. Cooke, Washington, dTc. Ft page see List of Advertisers. Samuel Murray, 1017 Broadway, Kansas City, Mo. For page see List of Advertisei-s. Gude Bros. Co.. 1214 F St. Washington, U. C. For page see 1, 1st of Advertlsere. Eyres, 11 N. Pearl St., AlbanyTN Y For page see LUt of Advertisers. Youiig & Nugent, 42 W. 28 St., New York. hot page see List of Advertisers. Mills, the Florist. Jacksonville, Fla Telegraph or mall orders promptly fllled. Long distance telephone connections. Theodore Aiiller, 4832 Delmar Bvd , St. Louis, Mo. For page see List of Advertisers. LILIUM HARRISII. F. R. Plerson Co., Tarrytown-on-Hodson, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. MOREHEAD RETURN TRAP. Moorehead Mfg. Co., Detroit, Mich. For page see List of Advertisers. MUSHROOM SPAWN. Cochran Mushroom & Spawn Co., 911 Chemical RIdg., St. Louis. Mo. For page see List of Advertisers. NARCISSI. Warnaar & Co., Sassenhelm, Holland. For page see List of Advertisers. nico-fu1«e! Ky. Tobacco Product Co., Louisville. Ky. For page see List of .Vilvertlsers. NICOTEEN APHIS PUNK. Nicotine Mfg. Co., St. Louis, Mo. For page see List of Advertisers. NURSERY STOCK. John Waterer & Sons, Ld., American Nursery, Bagshot, England. For page see List of Advertisers. Bay State Nurseries, N. Ablngton, For page see List of Advertiser. ORCHID PLANTS. Lager & llurrcli. Sn lit. .\'. For page see List of .\dvertis Sander, St. Albans. Enclaii'l. Importers. Exporters, Or(»wers, Hybridists. J. ers. I'or page see List of .\dvertlser3. 404 HORTICULTURE October 13, 1906 ORCHID PLANTS — Continued. Julius lloehi-s Co.. Kuthi-iford, N. J. For page see List of Adveitisors. Carrlli) & Baldwin. Secaucus, X. J. t\n- pago see List of Advertisers. A Held. 11-19 William St., New lork. Orehids for Spring Delivery. For page see List of Advertisei-s. PALMS. A. LeutUv & I'o.. Koslindale, Mass. For page see List of .\dvertisers. Heurv A. Dreer, PUiladelphia. For page see List of Advertisers. Nanz & Neuner, Louisville, Ky. PATENTS. Siegers & Siggers, Wasbiugton, D. C. For page see List of .Advertisers. PEONIES. (iilliert H. Wild. Sareoxie. Mo. For page see List of Advertisers. Warnaar & Co., Sassenheiin, Holland. For page see List of Advertisers. Edward Swayne. West Chester, Pa. For page sec List of Advertisers. George Hollis, So. Weymouth, Mass. For pag,? see List of Advertisers. POT HANGERS. Pot hangers, Kramer's ?1 doz. by exp., $1.2."i by mail. 1. N. Kramer & Son, Cedar Rapids. la. PRIMULAS. Baudiseh & Co., Union Hill, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. Primula Obc. Grandlflora. 4-ln. pots. $6 per 100. Cash, please. A. Kelyea & Son, Ponghkeepsle, N. Y. PUTTY. Beni. Hammond, Flshkill on Hudson, N. Y. Twemlow's Old English Glazing Potty. For page see List of Advertisers. RHODODENDRONS. John Waterer & Sons. Ltd., American Nursery, Bagshot, Eng. For page see List cf Advertisers. ROSES. M. n. Walsh, Woods Hole, Mass. Hardv Roses, H. T. Roses and Ramblers. For page see List of Advertisers. E. H. Pye, Upper Nyack, N. Y. For page oee List of Advertisers. Henry A. Dreer, Philadelphia. Baby Rambler. For page see List of Advertisers. American Beauties, 2-in., $55.00; 3-ln., SS.OO 1000. Cash. J. Henry Bartram, Landsdowne, Pa.^ Roses. Baby Rambler, the strongest dor- mant stock In the country, ?2.').00 per 100; 2 1-2 in. pot plants. $7.00 per 100. $65.00 per 1000. Brown Bros. Co.. 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. H. F. Michell Co.. 1017 Market St. Philadelphia, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. R. & J. Farquhar & Co.. Boston, Mass. Grass Seed Mixtures. For page see List of -Advertisers. A. T. Boddlngton, 342 W. 14th St.. N. T. For page see List of .Advertisers. James VIck's Sons, Rochester, N. Y. For page see List of .Advertisers. W. W. Rawson & Co.. 5 Union St., Boston. Vegetable Seeds for Forcing. For page see TJst of .Advertisers. SEEDS — Continued. G. C. Watson, Dobson Bldg.. Phila. Grass Seeds. For page see List of Advertisers. Rickards Bros., 37 East 19th St. New York. For page see List of .Advertisers. Conrad Appel, Darmstadt, Germany, Es- tab. 17S9. High Grade Grass, Clover, and Tree Seeds. SHEEP MANURE. Pulverized Manure Co., 31 Union Stock Yards. Chicago. For page see List of Advertisers. SHEET MOSS. E. A. Beaven, Evergreen, Ala. For page see List of Advertisers. SMILAX. J. C. Schmidt Co., Bristol, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers !■:. -A. P.eaven, Evergreen, Ala. Southern Smilax. For page see List of Advertisers. 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. $.).00: 10 bales, $9.50. Cash. H. R. Akers, Chatsworth, N. J. SPIRAEA. Warnaar & Co., Sassenheim, Holland. For page see List of Advertisers. STEAM TRAP. E. Hippard, Youngstown, O. For page see List of Advertisers. STRAW MATS. Wni. Elliott & Sons, 201 Fulton St., New York. TOMATO SEEDS. Wm. Sim, Cliftondale, Mass. Comet Tomato. For page see List of .Advertisers. VEGETABLE PLANTS. Plaiuflold Nursery, Plainfleld, Ind. For page see List of .Advertisers. VENTILATING APPARATUS. Lord *^ Hurnham 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. Hitchings & CaT'll7d^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 Marion St., N. Y. For page cee List of Advertisers. Foley Mfg. Co., 471 W. 22nd STT, Chicago. For page see List of Advertisers. The Chicago Lifter J. C. Moninger Co., 421 Hawthorne Ave.. Chicago. VIOLETS. H. R. Carlton, Willoughby, O. Violet, Gov. Herrlck. For page see IJst of Advertisers. J. C. Schmidt Co., Bristol, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. Charles H. Green, Spencer, Massl Princess of Wales. For page see List of Advertisers. Princess Violets, strong, field grown plants $45.00 per lOOO. cash. George W. Fullick, Cochituate, Mass. Gov. Herrlck Violet, No. 1 shape, 2 1-2-lir pots, ready tn bench, $2.00 per doz., $10.00 per 100, SSO.OO per 1000. W. A. Calhoun, 3226 Euclid .Ave., East Cleveland, Ohio. WIREWORK. Reed & Keller, 122 W. 25th St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. WIrework. Write for our catalogne. Holton & Hnnkel Co.. Milwaukee, Wis. WHOLESALE FLORISTS. Boston. N. F. McCarthy & Co., 84 Hawley St., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. George A. Sutherland Co., 34 Hawley St., Boston. Foi- 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- falo, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Chicago. J. A. Budlong, 37 Randolph St, Chicago. For page see List of Advertisers. Chas. W. McKellar, 51 Wabash Av., Chicago. For p£ge see List of Advertisers. Peter Reinberg, 51 Wabash Av.. Chicago. For page see List of Advertisers. Detroit. Michigan Cut Flower Exchange, 38 & 40 Miami Av. 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. 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. n. 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 West 28th St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Philip F. Kessler, .55 W. 26th St.. New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Julius Lang, 53 West 30th St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. A. H. Lnngjahr, 55 W. 28th St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. James McManus, 42 W. 28th St.^ New YorE For page see List of Advertisers. Chas Mlllang, 50 West 29th St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Frank Mlllang. 55-57 W. 26th St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. A. Moltz. .55.57 W. 26lh St.. New York. For pige sec J-ls^ of Advertisers. .John 1. Raynor. 4!) W. 28tir~St., New York. For page sec List of Advertisers. W. F. Sheridan. ,39 wrssth St.. New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Tracndly & Schenck, 44 W. 28th St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Hicks & Crawbnck. Inc.. 76 and 78 Court St. Brooklyn. N. Y. For page see T/lst of .Advertisers. .John Young. 51 W. 2Sth St.. New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Philadelphia. W. E. McKlsslck. 1221 Filbert St.. Phila- delphia. Pa. For page see List of .Advertisers. Leo NIessen Co.. 1217 Arch St.. Phila- delphia. Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. The S. S~ Prnnock-MPeh"an CoT; 1608-18 Ludlow St., Philadelphia. Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. Edward Held. 1526 Ranstead St., Phlladel- phla. Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. Pittsburg. J. B. Murdoch & Co., 545 Liberty St., Plttsbnrg. Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. Pittsburg Florists' Exchange. 228 Diamond St., Pittsburg, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. October 13, 1906 HORTICULTURE 405 New Offers in This Issue. ADIANTUM FARLEYENSE. PAN- DANUS VEITCHII. BOSTON FERNS, BEGONIAS. J. A. Peterson, McMpnry Av., Ciiuiim.itl. O. lor page see List of Advertisers. BOXWOODS. J. U. Troy, Xew Koelielle, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. CARNATIONS, FICUS, FERNS. Wm. C. Smith, 61st & Marl;et Sts., Pliila. For page see List of .\dvertisers. CARNATION PLANTS. Isabella Greenhouses, Bal>ylon, L. I.. N. V. For page see List of Advertisers. CAULIFLOWER, CABBAGE SEED. lljalmar Hartmaun & Co., 12 Stormgade, Copeahageu, Deiimaik. For page see List of Advertisers. HIGH GRADE BULBS. Johnson Seed Co., 217 Market St.. I'liilu. For prge see List of Advertisers. NARCISSI FREESIAS. Wm. Elliott & Sons, 201 Fulton St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. ORCHIDS, LILY OF THE VALLEY. S. S. Pennock-Meehan Co.. 1608-1618 Ludlow St., Phila. For p.ige see List of Advertisers. PALMS, ASPIDISTRAS, ARAU- CARIAS. H. Roseukraenzer, 36 Clinton St.. Newark. N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. REMOVAL NOTICE. J. Stern & Co., 1928 Germantown Ar., I'hila. For page see List of Advertisers. ROSE PINK ENCHANTRESS. S. S. Skidelsky, 824 N. 24th St., Phila. For page see List of Advertisers. ROSES, RHODODENDRONS, CON- IFERS, HARDY SHRUBS, PERENNIALS. U. Rosenkraenzer, 36 Clinton St., Newark. N. J. p^or page ste List of .\dvertisers. VIOLETS, LADY CAMPBELL. J. M. Bramhani, Waldrop, Va. For page see List of Advertisers. tmtyyy*0*0yyv*iv»n^0*iyyyyyyy*i*f*i WANTS, FOR SALE, ETC. Advertisements in this column one cent a word, nitials count as words. Cash wilh order. _ POSITIONS WANTED for head garden- ers .ind 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 ehildren; good reference. A. N., care R- & J. Farquhar Co., Boston. SITUATION WANTED by carnation and violet grower; also good grower of Bud- ding Stock; 25 yeais' experience. J. P. Hersey, 29 So. Main St., Attlcboro. Mass. SITUATION WANTED— As private gar- dener on place where there is a range of greenhouses. liest of references. Over 7 years in last place. Expert rose grower. Married. Address J. J., care UOUTICUL- TURE. WANTED — Medium sized second hand hot water boiler. H. W. Vose, Hyde Park, Mass. W.ANTED — Experienced florist for higli class city store. Apply in person or write to W. II. Traeudly, 100 West 17th Street, New York City. FORCING QUALITY — SPLENDID STOCK Druschki. Kaiserin, Liberty, Teplitz, Perle, Killarney. 'Maid, etc., etc. Dwarf, $10 per KK), Standard, $24 per KM). BABY RAMBLERS, $15 per 100. MANETTI, $8 per 1000. CRIMSON RAMBLERS, E. Strong, $12 per 100. BRIARS, $6 per 1000. Rhododendrons, Azalea Mollis, pontica and indica. Peren- nials, Shrubs, Conifers at lowest prices. Please write to I. ROSENKRAENZER, 36 Clinton Street, Newark, N.J. OBITUARY. Patrick J. Donoliue. It is our sail duty to record the deatii of this well-known and highly esteemed gardener at his home in Lenox, Mass.. on October 1, at the age of sixty years. Mr. Donohue's garden- ing tastes were inherited from his father, who was a gardener in Ireland, and in Galway, where he was born. K. Jesup was building his great stone house at Lenox, he induced Mr. Dono- hue to go to Lenox to undertake the laying out of the grounds, and for the next 16 yeai-s the hand that had made beautiful the homes of Bennett and .•\stor was devoted in making Belvoir Terrace what it is. Mr. Donohue was eminently successful in both outdoor and indoor plant and fruit culture. He was a member of the Lenox Horticul- tural Society and, until recently, of the Society of American Florists. He was of jovial and companionable tem- perament and enjoyed the esteem of his fellow-gardeners in a marked de- cree, Isaac P. Dickinson. Isaac P. Dickinson, died in Morgan- .ille, N. .1., on October M, aged 81. Mr. (lickinson was for many years a resi- lient of Springfield, Mass., and active- Iv interested in the development of land about Forest Park. He moved his market gardening business to Mor- L'anviile alioiit twenty years ago. INCORPORATED. The Braidwooil l'"loral Co.. Denver, I'olo.. capital, $25,Oi)0: incorporators, J. B Braidwood, Wm. Williamson, C. \. Braidwood. Mr. Donohue was tau.gM the business. In lStJ4 he came to America and en- i tered the employ of James Gordon Bennett, the elder. Bennett, who was always bragging of his beautiful prop- erty, one day praised the work of Donohue in the presence of John Jacob Astor, and Astor, wanting a man to develop his Newport property, sent for Donohue and engaged him. Bennett cabled to Astor one of bis sharp retorts when he heard of Astor overbidding him for the services of his gardener. In 1890, when Morris Adiantum Fadeyense, finished pianis $|.50 to $2 DO each Begonia "Gloirede Lorraine" and TurnfordHall" A tew hundred extra heavy plants, in 3 and 4 inch pots, f.a.st call. Pandanus Veitcliii, 50c $1.00, $l.50 and $2.50 each No lietler value to lie had aiiywliirf. , Boston Ferns, (cliolce specimens) $2. CO each J. A. PETERSON, m^ McHenry At., Westwood, Cincinnati, 0. 406 HORTICULTU RE October 13, 1906 Tobacco Paper 15 THE STRONGEST, BEST PACKED, EASIEST APPLIED. 24 sheets $ 0.75 144 sheets 3.50 288 sheets 6.50 1728 sheets 35.10 "NICO-FUME" Furnishes the Most Nicotine for the Money! .. . rianufactured by ... THE KENTUCKY TOBACCO PRODUCT CO., Louisville, Ky. LIQUID OVER 40); NICOTINE B0ISt the CHEAPEST. JUST NOTE PRICESI Pint $ 1.50 '2 Gallon 5.50 Gallon 10.50 5 Gallons 47.25 STANDARD PLATE CLASS CO. :^^= Manufacturers, importers and Jobbers ^=^ AMERICAN AND FRENCH GREENHOUSE GLASS 26-30 Sudbury Street ROCTOPSl MASS 61=63 Portland Street l3UiHJl>, JUAS^. ^HHEWS^' CYPRESS SISH BARS S'2 re«t «r longer HOT BED SASH PECKY CYPRESS BENCH LUMBER GREENHOUSES ERECTED AND EQUIPPED COMPLETE IF DESIRED Write for Circular "D" and Prices The A. T. STEARSS LUMBER CO. NEPONSET, BOSTON, MASS. SEND FOR CATALOGUE OF SCOLLAY HOI WATER ana STEAM BOILERS JOHN A. SCOLLAY 73 and 75 Myrtle Arenne BOROUGH OF BAOOKLVN, N. Y. OITIf BOSTON PLATE & WINDOW GLA-;S CO. GREENHOUSE BLASS German and American 9,61 to 287 4 St., BOSTON 20-22 Canal St. NEWS NOTES. Mrs. Jennie has opened a flower stand in the Usona Hotel, Fulton, Ky. Edouard Scholtz, has opened a flower store at 20 West Trade street, Charlotte, N. C. Wm. Beerbaum has leased the grenhouses ol" Pretht the Florist, at Simonville, Conn. G. G. McClunie of Hartford will open a store in Curtis block, New Britain, Conn., on October 1.5. Perkins & Schumann, wholesale flor- ists, are about to remove to 5T West 2r,th street, New York. James Lenahan has leased the Brainard greenhouses at Gouverneur, N. Y., and took possession on October 1. E. F. Flynn of Lawrence, Mass., has located temporarily across the street while his present quarters are being remodelled. Howard Broomhall, formerly em- ployed by J. D. Imlay, will open a new flower store on North Fifth Street. Zanesville, O. David Gordon leaves the Morton F. Plant estate. Eastern Point. Ct., to become head gardener on the estate of Hon. E. S. Draper, Hopedale, Mass, At the Brockton Fair, (Mass.), among the exhibitors of flowers are listed the names of J. K. Alexander. Mrs. H. A. Jahn and W. H. Richard- son of New Bedford, W. P. Lothrop of E. Bridgewater and George Walker of North Dighton. .A.niong the prominent entries at the floral exhibition in Danbury, Conn., the past week were those of W. H. Tarbox. E. Greenwich. R. I., Seaman's Conservatories, Deer Hill Conserva- tories, Cornell's Conservatories, and H. H. Tomlinson. 1'^. H. lamb, assignee for the Web- sfer Floral Co npany of Hamilton, Ont., has disposed of the stock to a new company composed largely of lo-a) neopie- with .). Connon and George Davidson in charge. W. W. Gam- mage of London, Ont., is one of the directors. In addition to the present business a retail store will be opened in Hamilton. The new company will be known as the Connon Floral Com- pany. Ltd, ^(A$^^i*^d^'^X'i'^ IMPROVED Creenhouse Boiler, 35 Erie St., CHICAGO. Hoilci- ma. I.- ..f iIh- l.rsl mal.ii.il. .■ilicll. ttrchox slii-cts liiiil lie.ids ^ " " 5-8o 5004 *' " 4-5<* 3205 " " 4.51 1446 " " -.16 . _ Seed pans, same price as pots. Send for price list of Cylinders tor Cut flowers, Hanging Baskets, Lawn Vases, etc. Ten percent, off for <-:asn with order. Address Hllfinger Bros.,Pottery,Fort Edward, N.Y, August Rolker £ Sons, Agts., 31 Barclay St.,N. Y. City. 1' rice per crate ISO 7 in. pots ncrate$4.2o 608 3.00 HAND MADE 48 gin. pots in crate $3.60 48 10 " " 4.80 34 II " 3-6o 24 13 " 4.8o 17 14 '■ 4.80 6 16 " 4.50 Standard Flower , . POTS If your greenhouses are within 500 miles o( the Capit-l. write us, we can save you money W. H. ERNEST. ?S!h and M Streeti, WASHINGTON, D.C. NOW IS THE TIME TO INSURE YOUR GLASS AGAINST DAMAGE BT HAIL. For particulars address John e. Ealer, Saddlm RIvr, K. J. 408 HORTICULTURE October 13, 1906- I 1 AND We Want You to Write A Postal for our latest bit of printed matter called — "How to Make a Little Time Save a Lot of Money." It's not a mere advertising catch phrase but a genuine pre- scription that's bound to cure. Send the postal. HITCHINGS AND CO. GREENHOUSE DESIGNERS AND BUILDERS. Manufacturrrs of Heal lod and \rDlllalin|i Apparatus. 1170 Broadway, NEW YORK. 1 — T litllitttittit YES, WE HAVE A TROUBLE MAN It's his business to help you florists out of all sorts of building and heating kinks — help you out of kinks and into the sort of thing that " stays put," whether it's paint, putty, a boiler or the greenhouse itself. By " stay put " we meaa not only a matterof endurance but tbegiv? ing of highest possible returns for money paid. Write our '* trouble Lord & Burntiam Co. GREENHOUSE DESIGNERS and MANUFACTURERS 1133 BROAOWAT, cor. 26th Street, N. V. Boeton Branch : t1 9 Tremont Bulliting ftttttttStiittft T WE M LOW'S Old English Liquid and For Bedding Class in Sash or for Filling Cracks or Seams Glazing Putty Elastic in Roof Joints or Frannes of Green- houses or Hotbeds. It is used in Machine or Bulb. H too thick for bulb thin with a little Pure Linseed Oil, boiled. So thinned, it can be i)rush«d into any crack or leak» making a solid filling. It makes a solid bed, impervious to moisture, and holds glass in its place, and will stop any crevice or iauli. When once set on dry wood it does not heave.' As regards the goods, the article is no new invention, but simply an article of the very best class, to do thoroughly good work, bke old lime gentlemen expected when sashes were made with lead, and small panes of glass used that caught the water and leaked unle^ set with an elaBtio putty which once set by a mechanic was expected to remain, and did remain in good shape. This Twemlow's Old English Glazing Putty does; nothing more. nothing less. SOI.D VY THK FLORISTS' SUPPLY HOUSES. Maiiufjirtiired in the United States only ]»y HAMMOND'SPAINT AKD SLUG SHOT WORKS, FISHKIIL'ON-THE-HUDSON NEW *onK '"" "^"w unwi ■wwnnjp new ^ork The Standard SteamTrap Certificate of merit awarded at Washington, D. C, Horists' Convention. For siitiplicity, 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 tlie most sceptical that it is the Florists' Friend. The Standard Ventilating; Machine still leads as the most durable, easiest working and the ali-around satisfactory machine. The Duplex Gutter is gaining all the time, over i2,ooo feet sold thus far this season. Catalogues free. E. HIPPARD, YonngstowD, Ohio In a Premier Greenhouse — all good points are combined. There's durability, artistic appearance, ease of erection — and — ease of RE-erection. It'a a better house than is usually built; the price is ONE THIRD of that usually charged. Send for hooblel No. G-^S. Chas. H. Manley, Premier Mfg. Works, St. Johns, Mich. WEATHERED COMPANY BOX 789, NEW YORK GREENHOUSE BUILDING AND.HEATIN6 ^ciid fur Catalogue LIURA* Cakxatiox Ai.ma Waki> ^^s I rWRISTfFUNr&Mm, rl0BCAPE G4RDJSNCI im. f/- irNami/ronT/ace, Bq/TOA/, Mas J. cJi/djcr/p^/o/i, ^lOOj 410 HORTlCULTURi: October 29, 190G ROSE PINK ENCHANTRESS Is Pre-eminently "The Pink" of Pink Carnations Ic differs in no wise from the old variety except in color, which Is a clear pink, resembling that of Fiancee and Harquise. As to habit of growth, productiveness, etc.. Enchantress is too well know n to need any description. Our stock 1 ist season, consisting ol about 50,000 cuttings (propagated from 1400 plants.) was exhausted in the course of two months. Three times the available quantity would scarcely have sufficed to go the rounds. WE HAVE n vDE AHPLE PREPARATIONS and wi.l be well equipped to supply the demand for the Rose Pink Enchantress during this season. Our stock is in splendid condition, strong and healthy, and the cuttings we send out will be guaranteed to give entire satisfaction. THE ROSE PINK ENCHANTRESS is an ideal variety, viewed from whatever standpoint. ROOTED CUTTINGS. JANUARY AND LATER DELIVERY $7.00 per 100; 50 and 25 at lOO rate $60.00 per 1,000; 250 at 1,000 rate S. S.SKIDELSKY B. SCHROETER 824 N. 24th Street, Philadelphia 59 Broadway, Detroit, Mich. ABELLE NEW PINK CARNATION FOR 1907 cm OB— \ Dccuhar shade ui l.)velv pink, with a faint yellowish cast: several shades lighter than the ^""^ Unlike most Pinks, the brightest sun does n ,t injure the color. SIZE— 3 to 4 inches in tabhshed ODOR — Pleasing, but not strong. STEVIS— Invariably strong, but always Lawson diameter when es .. .^ . jrysi start. PRODIJCTIVENESS- bloomer early and late, we have ever .:ro\» Price $12.00 per lOO, $IOO.OO per lOOO stock Limited. Delivery January Sth to 10th and later. The H. WEBER1& SONS CO., Oakland, Md. cash, no c. o. p. FICUS 6 in., 4 in.. Stock Plants, 40c. each 22^c. each 60 and 75c. each 5c. lOc. Asparagus Fern, 3 in., Asparagus Fern, 5 and 6 in. Boston Ferns, 4 in., 12', c. " Pans, 1 .00, 1 .50, 2.00 each Lady H. Campbell & California, out of 2'. inr pots. Kine healtliy stock. $2.00 per 100; $10.00 per 1000 Smllaxajs in. $1.25 perl OO; $10.00 per 1000 J. G. Schmidt Co., Bristol, Pa. GOVERNOR HERRiCK TME IVEVV -VIOI^IST Origiuatcd and introduced bv H. R. CARLTON, Wlllouahby, O. We have the following stcck m the finest condition to plant and now is the time to plant ; 2j Plants. Fordeli\erv June or July. Wcsliall have the rare VANDA SANOERIANA and can quote prices per single pbnt or in .,aantity. A. HELD. 1M9 William St.. NEW VORK ARAUCARIAS A SPECIALTY. 6000 of the choicest on hand at the following lowest cash prices: Elxcelsa, sK-in. pots, 3-4 uers, 10 to 14 in. higli, 50 to 60 cts., 6-in. pots, 4-6 tiers, 16 to aa in. high,. 5 .75,.$ I 00 to $1.25 each. Compacta Robusta. vety fine, 6-7 in. pots, $(.25, $1 .50, -St. 75, S2.00 each. Glauca, 6-7 in., $(. 00, $1.25, $1.50 each. Kentia Forsteriana and Belmoreana, '-^ in., 30 to 40 in high; 4 years old, S'-ooj S^-^S 'c» $1.50; made up, $2.00 each, GODFREY ASCHMANN, 1012 Ontario St.. Philadelphia. ASPARAGUS CRAWSHAWII A beautiful asparagus. SUPERIOR TO ALL OTHERS In many respects. Seedlings $3.00 per 100, $25.00 per 1000. Transplanted Seedlings, $5.00 per 100, $40.00 per 1000. SAMPLE lOc. JAMES CRAWSHAW 403 Plainfield St. PROVIDENCE, R. I. ORCHIDS Largtst Tuipurtem, Ej-jmrttrs, Grotrert anil Hiffn-iflists hi the ||'»>/7(f Sander, 8t. Albans, England and 235 Broadway, Room I NEW YORK CITY ORCHIDS Arrlvad In Suporb GondHlon Catlleya Dowiana. C. C'.ig.is, C. Mossi.ie. C. Percival- iana, C Speciosissima. C. labiata, C. Eldorado, C. suberba, C. LeopoltJii. and many others. Write for Prices LAGER &. HURRELL, SUMMIT, N. J. ORCHIDS Arrived in splendid condition a tine importation of C. nosslte, C. specloslislma, C. Kramerianum, C. Klgaa. riendelll, etc. Also ^ fine lot of established orchids on hand. ■If O, CARRULO & BAIDWIN. Secaucus, H.J. O^RGhTdS from PHILIPPINES PHAL/ENOPSIS SCHILLERIANA \Vc arc ready to give .iiiolations upon plants with I 10 3 leaves, per 100 plants, or upon sound plants witiioiii leaves, per loo plants, for immediate delivery i o. b. H.imburt;. A. HELD, 11-19 William St., NEW YORK 412 HORTICULTURE October 20, 1906 New Yellow Calla^Bichardia^ "MRS. ROOSEVELT" Awarded a silver medal by ihc Massachusetts Hor- ticultural Society, 1(^2. Awarded a silver inedal by the Society of American Floiists, Boston, IQ03. DESCRIPTION. —Flowers, light clear yellow, produced very freely on long stems. Foliage, deep rich green, distinctly and freely blotched with white, making the plant very effective for banking and other forms of decoration*, and more distincl and showy than Fancy Caladiums for many purposes. It does particularly well planted outside, grows strong and flowers freely. Probably the best calla for this purpose extant. It is a tine novelty for cat;tIogue trade. Prices: 1.000 Bulbs. $80 00; 100 Bulbs, $10.00 I Dozen Bulb*. «2.00 25031 i.ooo rates, 95 at 100 rates: Electroii, $1.00, We supply an electro free of charge wiih every order lor 150 Bulbs Bulbs readv fordeli\er>' i«bout Dec. 1. V. H.HALLOGK& SON, QUEENS, N.Y. I AZALEAS FOR FORCING CHRIS r /I I ^> Our stock this season is handsomer than ever. Anybody in want of a .iiianlity will do well to inspect our plants before pbcing their order. We ha\x only poptilar American varieties — Deutsche Perle Dr. Moore John Lcwelyn Had Cam. Van Lan- Schrv% eriana Niobe Paul *'ebcr Prof. Wolters Raphael Sition Hardner Vervaeneana Louis de Kerchove Had. Van derCruy- ssen ni: Per Do2. 8-IOin $3.S0 genhove Had. Jos. Vervaene Paul de Schryv»r ilemorie de L'Van houtte SIglsmund Rucker 10-12 ' 12-14 ' 14-IS • 15-16 ' Ib-ia ' 18-20 ' 20-24 ' 4.S0 ■ 6.00 . 7.S0 . 9.00 . 12.00 . 25.00 .36.00 ftr ItiO $25.00 35.00 45.00 00.00 75.00 00.00 200.00 3«0.00 Order nou and s.ue he.ny express charges ; impossible to sttip by freig>il in cold weath< ■ KENTIAS %1Si'iiZT BOXWOOD pyRAMiDAL \Vc ha\c an immense stuck in all sizes, from 15 inches tn 15 fett. Our |;i.oo, $2.00, $3.00. $4.00 and $5,00 si?^s in single and made-up plants, are particularly handsome. We want the reader to si e the stock we offer. Order by mail, or call and select the plants you like the most, ARAUC«RIA EXCELSA. Fine plants, u 50c, 75c, SI.OO, SI. SO, $2.00, $2. 50 and $3.00 each. These are all perfect and good value (or the money. ASPIDISTRA, Green and Va- riegated, 'n all si/es, $ | .OO, $2.00 and $3.00 each ihesc plants arc conceded to be the fioe&t ever imported to this country. (Exceptional value.) 2 ft. $ .75 each 4 ft »3.00 each 2 1-2 ft. 1.00 each 4 1-2 ft. 4.00 eaeh 3 ft. 1.50 each S ft. 5.00 aadi 3 1-2 ft. 2.00 each 6 h. 6.00 each BUSH BOXWOOD, o\es. 25c, 35c and 50C each. BAY TREES. We have a large aum l>er in all si7es. .Ask for prices. We are pleased at all times to receive visitors at our Nurseries. We have one hundred acres planted with the most interesting Nursery stoch in the country. See wholesale catalogue. BOBBINK & ATKINS Nurserymen and Florists RUTHERFORD, N. J. iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiti'ii"""""""jj NOW READY Baxter Xilies Should be potted at once, as Easter is early this year Japan stocks are row arriving, and are In first-class shape JAPAN LONGIFLORUM. .Multi iinmi. Giganteuin. 9 to 1" ID. bulbs, case of 2(10 bulbs, $1.5 Ofl. 7 to i) in. bulbs, case of 31)0 bulbs. $1.5 00. 9 to 10 in. bulbs, case of •Mil bulbs, $17.00. 7 to 9 iu bulbs, case of aw bulba. $18.7.5. " " 9 to 10 in. bulbs, case of ■200 bulbs. $21.00. UUUM CANDIDUM, selected bulbs, «.5.no. per ino. A Few of the Leading Narcissus PAPER WHITE GRANDIFLORA. 13-1.5. cm. tine bulbs, case ot liBt) bulbs. $11,115. Per 1 000 DOUBLE VON SION, first size »9 "0 extra sizf l2.oO " " " maminoili double-nosed. or top-root, 20.00 PRINCEPS, early, single, tine bulbs ..... 7tiO GOLDEN SPUR, the favorite single vellow 18.00 EMPRESS, a Hr.iiid I'lcolor . . " 20 00 ALBA PLENA ODORATA 6 «J BARRI CONSPICUUS 8.00 POETICUS. . 4 ,50 POET1CU3 ORNATUS 7.0o 23 00 2800 7..50 7..50 2..50 WHITE ROMAN HYACINTHS, 12 1.5c-m 13-1.5 •• . . . . FREES! A REFRACTA ALBA, anest Bermuda bulbs BERMUDA BUTTERCUP OXAUS SPANISH IRIS, nii.xed CALLAS, Exhibition Bulbs, s in. to 2>« in. in diameter, $10,011 per hundred. S3r" For other bulbs and for smaller quantities, see our Wholesale Price List, in which will be found a full as.soTtment cl all kii.ds of bulbs for winlci and spring flowering. Send for list if you have not already received one I F. R. PIERSON CO.Jarrytown-on-Hudion, NewYork BUY WHITMANI THE RECORD BREAKER FERN IT HAS NO COMPETITOR Plants in 2"; inch pots, $25 per 100; I $200 per lOCO Fine Specimens in 5-inch pots, $1 each : 6-inch, $1.50 each; 8-inch $5 H.H. BARROWS & SON WHITMAN, MASS. = V nllllllllllllllllllllllllllllMllllllllllllllllllliiiiiiiilll Ihllllllllll] _r , « Anything of Value to the profession CAN BE SOL.D through advertising in Horticulture HORTICULTURE VOL IV OCTOBER 20, 1906 NO. 16 PuBLisHEiD "Weekly by HORTICULTURi: PUBLISHING CO. 11 Hamilton Place, Boston. Mass. TeUphone. Oxford 292 ■WM. J. STE"WART. Editor and managei* SUBSCRIPTION PKICE One Year, in advance . To Foreign Countries Single Copies Sl.OO 2. 00 •OS ADVERTISING KA.TES, NET Per Inch, 30 inches to page . . .go Full Page 24.00 On Yearly Contract — 52 consecutive times — PER INCH, .70. PER PAGE . 20.00 COPYRIOHT, 1906. BY HORTICULTURE PUB. CO. Entered .is second-class matter December 8, 1904. at the Post Office at Boston, Mass., under the Act of Congress of March 3, 1(79. CONTENTS OF THIS ISSUE Page. FRONTISPIECE— Carnation .4lma Ward. COMMERCIAL CHRYSANTHEMUM CULTURE IN ENGLAND— C. Harman Payne 415 EDITORIAL Befriending the shade trees. — Societies should be upheld. — A rapidly developing industry. — Again the chrysanthemum 416 ARBORETUM NOTES 416 A GREAT FRUIT SHOW.— Wilfrid Wheeler 417 NEWS OF THE CLUBS AND SOCIETIES. Gardeners' and Florists' Club of Boston 418 Nassau County Horticultural Society 418 St. Louis Florists' Club 418 Worcester County Horticultural Society 418 Massachusetts Horticultural Society 418 Detroit Florist Club 418 American Civic Association 419 Morris County Gardeners' and Florists' Society... 419 Lake Geneva Gardeners' and Foremen's Association 419 Page. SEED TRADE TOPICS 420 New Sweet Peas— G. C. W 420 CUT FLOWER MARKET REPORTS. Boston, Buffalo, Cincinnati, Columbus, Detroit, Louisville, New York, Philadelphia, Twin Cities. .. 423 GREENHOUSE CONSTRUCTION— .J. R. Velie 430 MISCELLANEOUS. Chrysanthemum October Frost — Illustrated 417 Our Frontispiece 417 Visitors in Boston 417 To Get Rid of "Fall Grass"— S. J. Trepess 417 News Notes 417 Personal 417 Obituary 417 Catalogues Received 420 Business Notes of the Twin Cities 429 Silver Wedding at Newport. R. I 429 Philadelphia Notes 429 Washington Wants a Commission House 429 Greenhouses Building and Projected 430 LOCAL REPRESENTATIVES BUFFALO, N. Y.—E. C. Brucker, 385-87 Ellicott St. CLEVELAND, O.— A. L. Hutchins, 2220 East 74th St. COLUMBUS, O.— M. B. Faxon, 246 Oak St. CINCINNATI, 0.— Frank W. Ball, Walnut Hills. DETROIT, MICH.— Frank Danzer, 1487 Fifteenth St. INDIANAPOLIS, IND.— George B. Wiegand, 1610 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. Watson, Dobson BIdg., 9th and Market St. SAN FRANCISCO. CAL. — Luther Monnette, 866 Isabella St., Oakland. Cal. TOLEDO, O. — J. L. Schiller, 929 Prouty Ave. WASHINGTON, D. C. — James J. Harty, 14th and H Streets, N. W. 414 HORTICULTURE October 20," 1906 Established 1824 BRIDGEMAN'S SEED WAREHOUSE RICKARDS BROS., ErEgs. We are in position to supply your wants in all Bulbs for Fall Planting, such as Hyacinths, Tutips, Narcissus, Lilies, EtCm 37 East 1 9th Street, near Broadway, NEW YORK Telephone 4235 Qramercy Send for 1906 Catalosnie FARQUHAR'S Famous CYCLAMEN The Finest Crown Farquhar's Giant w hite Farquhar's Giant Pink Farquhar's Giant Blood Red Farquhar's Giant Crimson And tweixe others Farquhar'sColumbian Prize Mixed Per 1000 Seeds $10 Per 100 Seeds $1.25 Per pkt. 75c. R. & J. FARQUHAR & GO. 6 & 7 S. MARKET STREET, BOSTO!( QUALITY I^AIS SEND FOR OATALOdUE. ARTHUR T. BODDINQTON 34* WMt 14th St., New Tork. MAKERS Of PURE CULTURE TISSUE COLimSIA, ALASKA, SOHEniA MUSHROOM = SPAWN = Prcsh Spawn Always on hand. WRITE FOR PRICES. COCHRAN MUSHROOM I. SPAWN CO. 9! I CHEMICAL BLDG. ST. LOUIS. MO TRUE IRISH SHAMROCK SEED New Crop Seeds Just Received Plant Soon If You Wish Good Strong Plants By flarch 17th PRICE 1-8 oz. About C^f\r\ 5,000 Seeds 0\JC IV. W. RAWSON & CO, 5 Union St., Boston, Massm Narcissus Paper Wliite Grand 100 90c.; 1000 $8.50 Von Sion Double Nose, 100 $2.00; 1000 $18 50 Narcissus Selected, 100 $1.35; 1000 $11.50 Freesias, French, < i -^ge buHs) 75c. 100; $6.00 1000 W. Elliott & Sons 20I FULTON ST., N. Y. FOR^ROMPT^^HIPMEINT^^^FmxTlNE High Grade Dutch Bulbs Joseph Breck & Sons Corp. 47-54 NO. MARKET ST., BOSTON, MASS. Seed Trade only BARENBRUG, BURGERS & CO. ARNHEH, HOLLAND, and PHILADELPHIA, U.S.A. Wholesale growers and exporters of CRESTED DOGSTAIL, FIORIN, SWEET VERNAL and all FANCY GRASSES Sole Agent for U. S. and Canada, Q. C. WATSON Dobson BIdg.. 9th L Market Sts., PHILA. Who will be glad to send samples and prices on application. GIVE SATISFACTION Burpee's Seeds PHILADELPHIA Blue List of Wholesale Prices mailed only to those who plant (or profit. Vick's Bulbs Hyacinths, Tulips, Crocus. Daffodils, Lilies. A large and varied assortment. Send for our Catalogue. James Vick's Sons, Rochester, N. Y. THOS. J. GREY & CO. FrcKh Flower, Farm and Garden Seeds, New Mnttihroom Spawn. Kxtra qua ily — French, Japan and Dutch BulbH. A full line of Af;ri- cultural Machinery and Repairs 32 South Market St., Boston SEND FOR CATALOGUE c AULIFLOWER S^ A B B A G E HIALMAR HARTMANN & CO., 12 Stormgade, COPENHAGEN, DENMARK. Comet Tomato Those who force tomatoes should give "Comet" a trial. This variety has been the talk of gardener-; 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. WILLIAM SIM, Cliftondale, Mass. nahhacro Wnrme ^iiiea by ughtiy dusting with UdUUClgB Iff Ullllo HAnnoND's slug shot For Pamphlet write to FishkiU-on-Hudson, N. Y. Sold by Seedsmen October 20, 1906 HORTICULTURE 416 Commercial Chrysanthemum Culture in England Early lluwering ehrysanthciuiuiis have now loug since passed the stage when they were grown by a few enthusiastic amateurs in London suburban gardens. A few admirers of this typo began to agitate some years ago for something like ollicial recognition of their "favorites, and as a result the early flowering chrysan- themum occupies a place today in English horticulture that must have surj>!isscd the most sanguine expecta- tions of the greatest dreamer. Exhibitions of early varieties were organized by the National Chrysanthemum Society some years ago and since then there has been a steady increase in the popu- larity of the flower. Last year a conference was held sj:>ecially devoted to these varieties and there is but little doubt that the way in which the amateurs have pushed the merits of early varieties to the front has brought about an unlooked-for appreciation of them by the general pul)lic. Most of the chrysanth.emuni specialists in this coun- try have more or less a department in which attention is paid to the earlies, but as their business is chiefly confined to the sale of plants and cuttings for growers it has been reserved for some of the marketmen fo un- dertake the cultivation of early chrysanthemums for the blooms only. In the streets of Lumldii at this season of the year the florists' .shops and the street hawkers of flowers are everywhere to be seen well supplied witli bunches of early chrysanthemums. The colors are perhaps fewer than those of the later sorts used by the exhibitors at the shows. The blooms of course are far inferior in size, but are none the less useful for home decoration. To gain some idea of the importance to which tlie commercial culture of the early chrysanthemum has at- tained 1 have just visited one of the largest market growers in the neighborhood of the great metropolis. Messrs. Cragg, Harrison and Cragg of Heston have about 40 acres under cultivation for market purposes generally, and of this from ten to twelve acres are de- voted to the culture of chrysanthemums. Mr. Percy A. Cragg very kindly conducted me over his firm's establishment, and as I had the pleasure of spending a few days witii him at the Paris chrysan- themum show last November T was more than ordi- narily interested in his collection, remembering that he had between five and six hundred novelties under trial, many of which he had specially imported from conti- nental growers. Of these M. Aug. Xonin undoubtedly ranks first from the early growers' point of view. Out of a number like this tliere will of course be a rigid selection, for it is of no use growing fancy sorts that will not sell in the o])en market and fetch a price commensurate with the time, trouble and expense laid out upon them. Hitherto |he average number of varieties suitable for market range between 160 and 180. The first batches of these are grown in great numbers in the open ground, where they are flowered and cut as required. A light wooden frame-work is erected over the rows, and danger from early frosts is averted by a covering of oiled calico which can be drawn over the horizontal supports towards evening. Other plants are grown in the open and then are lifted towards the end of September and replanted in glass structures 200 feet long by 40 feet wide, a slight shad- ing being necessary until they recover from the shift. For later purposes plants are grown outdoors all the summer in 11 inch ]X)ts and housed in the usual way; these give a supply of cut blooms long after the real earlies are done with. Oui- tirsi visit Mils to the packing shed. Ucrc we saw men and boys busily employed at a bench making and trimming up the buuclies of cut blooms for market, the vans leaving over night so as to reacli Covcnt Garden Flower Market in early morning. Huge tubs contain large numbers of blooms cut with steins about 2 feet long from wiiich the men select the varieties required. We notice one of Crimson Pride, a fair sized Japanese of good form that is of a deep rich crimson color. Several otiiers contain Nellie Blake, a rosy salmon with a golden centre, also a Japanese of good size and a very attractive flower. Mine. C. Desgranges and its golden sport Gustave Wermig are abundantly in evidence, (^ueen of the Ivirlies and its golden sport are big solid blooms reminding of the November show varieties. We now pass into the nursery ground and find our- .selves face to face with a vast area of chrysanthemums in full bloom. Of these there are 5,000 plants of Mine. Desgranges and ."i.OOO of Gustave Wermig. Money- maker is also in large quantities and is a big Japanese incurved with broad florets, color white slightly tinted, and for market purposes has the advantage of stand- ing well above the foliage on long .stems. La Triom- phante, an old pink, Market Gold, a crim,son with gold reverse and very broad florets; Sunshine, deep golden yellow of which there are 5,000 plants; Nellie Blake and Nina Blick. a reddish chestnut, a very promising variety that is to be grown in greater quantity next year are all noteworthy examples of marketable sorts. Among odds and ends on trial we observe not a few that look like promising sorts. 3hne. Guindudcau. pale lilac mauve; Holmes White, PoUie E. Balbet, Orange Pet. Etoile Blanche, Orange Masse, Goacher's Pink. Bolide Arlesienire, and many others may be well enough for the amateur's garden but as market varie- ties their merits have yet to be proved. We now approach a sight unique perhaps on this side of the Atlantic and our courteous guide smiles quietly as we express surprise. Eight and left of us almost as far as the eye can reach on a dead level are big plants in 11-inch pots clothed with leathery massive foliage and buds all taken. Here stand 70,000 every one of which will be under glass in a fortnight's time. They are mostly later sorts and consist of such as Tuxedo, Nagoya Western King, W. H. Eieman, Souvenir de Petit Ami, Lord Brooke, Major Bonaffon, Mine. P. Padaelli, Ralph Hatton, etc. But we have not yet done with the outdoor earlies for we are led a little further on and there are shown great liatches, each variety by itself growing and blooming in the open ground. We can only deal with these briefly for space will not ]iermit of more. Charles Joly. a rosy purple Jajianese is represented by a batch of 3.000 plants, M. Win. Holmes a thousand, Etoile d'Or, a fine yellow, a batch of 2,000, Jliss B. Miller, a very fine bloom, rich golden yellow, a batch of 4,000 Le Pactolc. a golde^j reddish chestnut Japanese .3,000 plants. Other varieties grown in greater or lesser numbers are Champ de Neige. Harvest Home, Cranford White, Gertie, Etoile Blanche, Goacher's Crimson, Habhie Burns, Pollie, Carrie, Crimson ^Ia.¥se. Jllie. Marie Masse, Parisiana. Roi des Blanc, Pyecroft Glory, Niveus, Phoebus. N, C. S. Jubilee, and fiiiallv a broad expanse of the rich goHen yellow of Horace ^Fartin of which there is about one acre. 416 HORTICULTURE October 20, 1906 HORTICULTURE AN ILLUSTRATED JOURNAL DEVOTED TO THE FLORIST, PLANTSMAN, LANDSCAPE GARDENER AND KINDRED INTERESTS HORTICULTURE PUBLISHING CO. n HAMILTON PLACE. BOSTON. MASS. T«lephon«, Oxford 292 WM. J, STEWART, Editor and .^anager ]t is a satiafaction to soe ail over Befriending this country a growing regard for the shade trees flic street trees and a respect for such local ordinances and laws as have been pa.ssed for their protection. It is to be hoped that stringent legislation may be favored everywhere and that the reckless destruction of these health-giving beau- tifiers of our roadways by railroad, gas and other cor- porations and unfeeling local authorities may now cease. Eternal vigilance is the price of street trees as we have good reason to know from past experience. Public opinion is now headed in the right direction and the courts have shown in nearly every case brought be- fore them that they are the friends of the trees. It seems almost incredible that so small a Societies percentage of those depending upon one should be ,„• another branch of horticulture are dis- upheld posed to alligu themselves with the various local, state and national societies, organ- ized and conducted for their direct benefit. In none of these bodies is the cost of membership large enough to impose any serious privation on the most imiiecunious member. That through the weighty influence of united strength much benefit has come to those in whose inter- ests they have been created is apparent to every one. Why not, then, do the manly act and lend a hand for the common good? No self-respecting individual can be satisfied to be forever receiving and never giving. The shabbiest man of all is the one who "don't see that the society (or club) is any use" to him. xVrgument with such is simply wasted effort for his is a case of voluntary blindness, a usually incurable malady. It has been our privilege to show, A rapidly develop- jn recent issues of this journal, ing industry illustrations of floral establish- ments— wholesale and retail — in size, furnishings, and equipment, far beyond anything hitherto attempted and fully abreast of the most pre- tentious models of long-founded industries. None of the instances tliat come to our mind can be classed in the line of speculative venture or haphazard ostenta- tion, but are based on careful consideration of the pos- sibilities of a rapidly growing business and an intelli- gent foresight as to its future importance, as estimated in the light of pest experience. The enterprise dis- played and the faith in the stability of commercial tloriculturo as demonstrated in a growing establishment such as the Waban Eose Conservatories, a wholesale mart such as Welch Bros., or a retail store such as Breitmeyer's, should be a matter of general congratula- tion and pride. Every florist, however obscure be may be today, may liold his head a little higher and push out his chest a trifle farther in the consciousness that lie is in a business which can boast such evidences of growing commercial greatness. A recent writer in Hokticulture Again the alluded to the apparent revival of chrysanthemum jmlilic interest in the chrysanthe- mum and the consequently improved prospects for tiiis old favorite as an exhibition feature and a commercial flower. We have, however, never yet in this country attained to anything in commercial chrysanthemum culture to compare with the extent of tliis industry in England as touched upon in our letter from ilr. C. Harraan Payne which appears in this issue. Further, our growers are much more conserv- ative in taking up new varieties. A new claimant must go through quite an ordeal here and must show forth its virtues in unmistakable measure before the average grower will yield. This caution has considerable foun- dation in past experience and, while its observance leaves little of the zest of chance and novelty, yet it is a safe ijrojwsition that one good chrysanthemum which shows distinct advancement, added to the Ust each year, will afford more real satisfaction than a hundred meretricious novelties with ambitious titles but glaring defects. 'J'hat there is room for good additions to the early flowering section is well shown by the con- dition of our cut-flower markets generally during the past two weeks. The dearth of good material to fill in the gap between the last cut of asters and the first cut of chrysanthemums has been felt with more than usual severity this season. It may not be so pronounced another year for it is in part a question of weather and. for some reason, the early chrysanthemums seem to have loitered on the way this year but that the market is in a very receptive mood for sterling additions to the early flowering classes for )ilant as well as cut flower consumption is quite ovideiil. Arboretum Notes One of the most distinct novelties at the Arnold Ar- boretum is Ailantus Vilmorineana. From a 2-incb plant last spring it has now grown to a height of 5 feet. The leaves are 4 to .5 feet long and produce a fine tropical effect. Its hardiness has not yet been determined, how- ever. Mr. Dawson has a number of young cedars of Lebanon raised from seed gathered in the highest and coldest altitudes at which this tree can be found and is in hopes of securing in this way forms that will be reliably liardy as far north as Boston. The true Catalpa Bungei as seen at the Arnold Ar- boretum is a very different tree from the one seen in the gardens and usually sold at nurseries under that name. The latter is only a dwarf form of C. Kaempferi. Tamarix Paliasii var. Moladvica is a great advance over the older, well-known tamarix of the gardens. The flowers are finer but its best quality is that it is a continuous bloomer up to the end of the season. This should make it verv valuable to the commercial florist. October 20, 1906 HORTICULTURE. 417 A GREAT FRUIT SHOW. i The annual fruit and vegetable show of the Massachusetts Horticultural Society held on October 10-11 was the first exhibition devoted exchisively to fruit and vegetables held for some years and a very wide interest was shown in the matter for the entries were larger and the specimens finer than any we have seen in the past. With the exception of the American Pomological Society's exhibition held here in 1903 there has never been such a variety of fruit shown in the hall. Over seventy-five varieties of apples and thirty-five of pears were on the tables. Particularly Interesting were the large entries in the classes for any other variety of apples not specified In the schedule; in one there were thirty- four entries and eighteen different va- rieties, in the other thirty entries and sixteen varieties. The same class in pears attracted a large showing there being twenty-eight entries with sixteen varieties. The total number of prizes in these classes were eleven and the total entries were ninety-two so it seemed as if the greatest contests were waged about the unlisted varieties. The hot house fruit was noticeable by its absence and it seems a waste of time and space to place them on our schedule for while both medals and money prizes were offered the entries were not forthcoming. The exhibits from the experiment stations of Massachusetts, Maine and Rhode Island were very interesting and instructive, as showing what our experiment stations are doing in fruit culture. This interchanging of ex- hibits among experiment stations, hor- ticultural societies and growers should have more encouragement as it is of- ten the only means by which new and valuable varieties of fruit are brought to the notice of the public. Such an exhibition as the one just past which was not entirely local in its scope, does more to stimulate horticulture than many of our smaller exhibitions which are largely attended by grow- ers within 25 miles of Boston. More than twelve varieties of apples and eight of pears were brought to the exhibition to be named thus show- ing an added interest in fruit growing for no doubt many of these people who brought them had had this fruit grow- ing on these places for some time and had never taken enough interest in it to even find out the name. A very interesting feature of the ex- hibition was a collection of apples from the State Board of Agriculture of North Carolina. This contained about fifteen very well grown varieties which in size and color went way ahead of many of our northern apples. One thing particularly noted was the bright and smooth skin of the pears from Dorchester and Roxbury district; it seems as if soil conditions must be very good for pears in those selections. A very fine collection of peaches which for this season of the year could not be surpassed were on exhibition. Plums and quinces were also well competed for. A great variety of grapes were shown there being one collection of fourteen varieties which showed al- most every color and form of bunch in which our native grapes are pos- sible. The exhibit from the Massachusetts Agricultural College was largely a col- lection of apples and pears grown on dwarf trees. This method of fruit growing is increasing in favor and ought to be more generally used, for, as shown by this exhibit, very fine fruit can be grown on these dwarf trees, and in a much smaller space and in less time than with standard trees. It is to be hoped that this and all other exhibitions of the Massachusetts Horticultural Society will not only bring out large and fine displays of fruit liut that they will awaken a new- interest in this great branch of horti- culture and stimulate growers to com- pete not merely for the money prize which is offered but rather for the honor which a prize awarded by this society means. The fruit committee wish to thank all exhibitors who helped make this one of the finest ex- hibitions in the history of the society. WILFRID WHEELER. CHRYSANTHEMUM OCTOBER FROST. TO GET RID OF "FALL GRASS." Editor of HORTICULTURE: Noting the little story related by Mr. Lonsdale conceiming the automobile lawn mower, to rid lawns of "fall grass," I remember reading that story myself a few years ago and thought that would be a very easy way to get rill nf it. We are situated on the bor- ders of Long Island Sound and right here the land is very sandy, with gravel subsoil; very hot and dry in summer, which seems to be very favorable to "fall grass" after August. Through the month of September we find scarcely any other grass. The above story repeated itself many times in my mind. So this spring we start- ed the automobile lawn mower. There's no doubt it compacted the soil, for our lawns are as hard as the macadamized roads, but we have the largest crop of fall grass I ever saw, this season. Mr. Hatfield certainly has the only practical method of destroy- ing it, "pulling it out by hand," but it would take an army to do it here. S. J. TREPESS. Glen Cove, L. I., N. Y. This new early chrysanthemum has been welcomed with much cordiality by the trade and is looked upon as a distinct advance in the early white sec- tion. Messrs. Nathan Smith & Son, the introducers, advise the selection of early buds as they produce larger and fuller flowers than the late ones do. OUR FRONTISPIECE. The carnation Alma Ward which forms the sub.iect of our frontispiece is one of the best if not the best of the productions of Mr. C. W. Ward. The typical form is white suffused with a soft flush of pink but Mr. Ward has selected a pure white form and ex- pects to fix two distinct types. The picture shows the flowers considerably reduced in size. NEWS NOTES. S. .T. Clibbs of Carnegie, Pa., has filed a petition in bankruptcy; liabilities, $2714; assets, $234. The Metairie Ridge Nursery opened a l)ranch store at 141 Oarondelet street, .New Orleans, La., on October 6. W. H. Kilter of Fitchburg, Ma.ss., announces his opening of a new flower store at 70 Main street on October 10. The florist store of H. A. Keser at El Paso, Texas, was destroyed by fire on October 5. The loss is estimated at $700. C. D. Mills of Jacksonville, Pla., is completing a branch greenhouse estab- lishment in the fashionable residential suburb of the city which he expects to open November lirst. The Park Board of Baltimore, Md., have decided to return to the plan of holding flower shows in the park greenhouses in the spring and fall, al- though the arrangement cannot be en- tered upon \intil next fall. H. M. Robinson & Co., finding their quarters at 8 and 10 Province street, Boston, too restricted have added the large store opposite, at No. 15 and will extend their business by the addition of a cut flower department. PERSONAL. Visitors in New York last week: F. Gower Waterer, Bagshot, Eng. .Tohn Donohue has been appointed gardener on the estate of Morris K. .Icsup at Lenox, Mass., to succeed his father, the late P. .T. Donohue. Thomas F. Brown of Detroit, Mich., who fell from a scaffold recently while building a new greenhouse, is now able to get about with the aid of a crutch. VISITORS IN BOSTON. .lames McHutxhison, New York, S. S. Skidelsky. Philadelphia. OBITUARY. Paiil Goebel. for the past twenty years engaged in the florist business in Grand Rapids, Mich., died on October 6. aged 72. A widow and four sons survive him. 4l« HORTICULTURE October 20, 1906 NEWS OF THE CLUBS AND SOCIETIES GARDENERS' AND FLORISTS' CLUB OF BOSTON. A very large- and attentive audience greeted Mr. J. B. Velie of the Lord & Burnham Company, the essayist of the evening at the October meeting of this club. Mr. Velie's very practical pap:r on greenhouse construction appears on another page of this issue and will well repay a careful perusal. After its presentation the essayist was plie1 with a f.eries of questions by the members, a summary of which wth the answers given is herewith re- corded. What are the advantages or disadvantages of the "King construc- tion?" There is an advantage in light on account of the absence of posts and the trussed roof is very strong so long as nothing gives way, but one break is apt to be disastrous for the entire series. Is the wooden or the iron frame house the warmer? No ap- parent difference. Here M. A. Patteu stated that he found the iron house the cooler of the two. Which style of house shows greatest percentage of glass breakage? No material differ ence. Mr. Patten found 5ii per cent, less breakage on iron house, attrib- utable to the swelling and shrinkin.u: of the wood. What is the comparative durability of the iron foot piece and the cypress post? Cast iron is prac- tically indestructible in the ground: cypress is good for 15 years; wrought iron is no better than cypress, unless galvanized or set in concrete. What is the reasonable limit in width of bouse? Forty feet; nothing is saved by build- ing wider as trussing adds to cost. What are the limits of efficiency in height? With ordinary pitch of roof no house will be too high. Alexander Montgomery endorsed this and said there was everything in favor of the high house; more easv to heat and more even in temperature. Wnat is the limit to the length of a house? The length of the field. What difffr- ence in growing qualities of curvi- linear or plain pitch roof house? Very slight if any. Is iron today as good as that used twentv years ago? De- cidedly not; very little wrought iron is on the market now and must take steel. Is concrete wall or brick with air space the best. In concrete the air space promotes dryness and is preferable: brick is better built solid. What is 'he best stvle of ventilation? Continuous ventilation on both sides of the ridge. How should it open? Hinged at ridge and onen at header is preferable. Mr. Montgomery inter- jected that for a low house— say up to 14 ft. high— it is much easier to keep down mil:iew if the ventilator opens at ridge, with hinsre at header. Air circulation is fatal to mildew; dead air promotes it. Mr. Velie was ac- corded a hearty vote of thanks. Mr. Pettigrew reported for the com- mittee on landscape studv classes that a prospectus would be is.sucd in a few days giving full details, and that a competent instructor had been locat'-d. On the exhibition tables were ex- hibits which were e:%\iUhf PHILADELPHIA 1608 to 1618 Ludlow St. Store Closes 8 p. m. AMERICAN CIVIC ASSOCIATION. The annual meeting of llie Ameri- can Civic Association will be held in Milvvankee. October 24, 25 and 26, as the guests of the Mayor of Milwaukee, the Citizens' Business League of Mil- waukee, the Milwaukee Branch of the Women's Outdocr Art League of the American Civic Association, and the Board nf Park Commissioners of Mil- waukee. All the members of the association are earnestly urged to be present at the meeting, which promises to sur- pass even the Cleveland meeting in helpfulness and Inspiration. A com- prehensive and interesting program has been arranged. Extended oppor- tunities will also be provided for the interchange of views and for a discus- sion of ways and means, in relation to tne work of the association. The se.-retary will greatly appreciate it if you will notify him as long in advance as possible of your intention lo be present, so that programs and other information may be sent to you. CLINTON ROGERS WOODRUFF, Secretary. North American Building. Phila.. Pa. MORRIS CO. (N. J.) GARDENERS' AND FLORISTS' SOCIETY. Final arrangements for the coming Hower show took up most of the time of the twenty-six members present at the last meeting. Lots of details had to be attended to; each member took his quota of tickets to sell and his bundle of posters to put up. We are quite sure, from present outlook, to have the goods on hand, and we are determined to bring the people to sej them. The show is on November 1st and 2nd. Two new members were elected and four more proposed. Our judges are to come from Lenox. Mass., this time. E. R. THE LAKE GENEVA GARDENERS' AND FOREMEN'S ASSOCIATION. The annual i hrysanlheuium exhibi- tion of the Lake Geneva Gardeners' and Foremen's Association will be held at Lake Geneva, Wis.. Nov. !). 10. A. JOHNSON, Sec. Mis.s Bessie Bennett, assistant libra- rian of the Art Institute, has designed a special medal to be used as a reward for prize wii^ners in the coming Chi- cago Flower Show. The die will be cast in Boston at an expense of $500. The show will open November (i in the Coliseum.— Sort Francisco Examiner. S'i*/vw%mi%n/%/yvtf%/wyvy%fyyyyvj We are sole agents for New England for the new ARTIFICIAL POINSETTIAS made in such a perfect manner that il is Impossible to tell the difference between it niul the natural flower. We quote these a $2. so per dozen net. fry a lot and be convinced. N. F. McCarthy & co. 84 Hawley St., Boston 'MW%i^uyywyytfwyyvyw%/wS SAMUEL MURRAY Florist Coates House Conservatory lOir BROADWAY, KANSAS CITY, MO Both 'Phones 2670 Mafn FRED C. WEBER FLOf^lST 4326-28 C X | fJTTI^i MO OLIVE STREET Ol. L,\J\JlJf I'lUi Establlsbed r873 Lonf Distance Phone Bell Lisdell 676 Geo. H. Cooke FLORIST Connecticut Avenue and L Street WASHINQTON. D. C. WASHINGTON, D. C. '■"?s<.''^m° Q U D E ' 5 Theodore Miller FLORIST Long Distance Phones: Bell. Forest 56; Kinlocli, Delmar 201 4832 Delmar Boul. ST. LOUIS, MO. LILIES, JAPANESE PLANTS BAMBOO STAKES The Yokohama Nursery Co., Ltd. 31 Barclay Street, New York 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 57 1 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 entrusted by the trade to our selection for dellverr on steam- ships or elsewhere recelre special attention. Telephone Calls, 340 and 341 38th St. Cable Address, ALEXCONNELL YOUNG & NUGENT 42 West 28 St., NEW YORK "FLOWERS BY TELEGRAPH" JOHN BREITMEYER'S ^=SONS— Cor. Miami and (iratiot Aves. DKTROIT, MICH. Artistic Designs . . . High Grade Cut Blooms We cover all Michigan points and good tections of Ohio. Indiana and Canada K ^^ I« E s Flowers or Design Work DELIVERED IN ALBANV AND VICINITY ON TEI.ECR.\PHIC ORDER. 11 NORTH PEARL ST., ALBANY, NY. 420 HOKTICULtURH: October 20, 1906 Seed Trade Topics In last week's Seed Trade Topics an error was made in the following sentence: "In proportion to the vol- ume of seed business done. Canada uses fifty pounds of Swedes and Maugels to one used in the United States, and the quantity of the dairy products of the two countries is in about the same ratio." The word quantity should be "qual- ity." Quite a difference in meaning. The lithographers' strike is great- ly embarrassing the canners and seed- men. The former are unable to get labels for their cans, and thus hun- dreds of car loads of canned goods are held up at this time when the job- bers want them, and when there is a keen demand from consumers. If long continued, this state of affairs is likely to result in many countermands from both jobbers and retailers, to the disappointment and loss of the canners. Those seedsmen who issue large editions of illustrated catalogues, are bound to be seriously incon- venienced if they do not suffer heavy loss. Those who sell packet seeds, either outright or on commission, are greatly worried over the inability of the printer to deliver their bags, and particularly where colored lithograph bags are used. This will cause delay in getting the seeds into the hands of the retail country merchants, conse- quent falling off in sales, an. loco lbs. ENGLISH MILLTRACK, - .75 $1.50 $6.00 $55.00 Per Do/. Bricks 25 Bricks so Bricks PURE CULTURE, - - - $i.80 $3.75 $7.00 Write ijr quotations on lar^e lots. Cultural directions sent with every order. Send for our Complete Bulb Catalogue AT ONCE. It will interest you JOHNSON SEED COMPANY Herbert W. Johnson of the late firm of Johnson & Stokes, President 21 7 MARKET ST. - - - PH IL ADELPH lA, PA. CYCLAMEN SEED MICHELL'S CIANT STRAIN I no I Oi "_) Seeds Seeds GIANT WHITE ~6c S6.00 GIANT PINK 75c 6.00 GIANT RED 7S<- 6.00 GIANT WHITE with RED EYE- ■ '6c 6.00 GI.\NT .MIXED 00c .5.00 HENRY F. MICHELL CO., ""' Asparagus Plumosus Nanus NEW CROP GREENHOUSE GROWN loo Seeds 60c soo " wa.as lOOO " 4.00 Our latest Fall Catalogue of Bulbs, Seeds and Seasonable Supplies now ready. HARKET STREET, PHILADELPHIA, PA. . FLOWER SEED SPECIALISTS . . . is a good average one, and unless both onions and onion sets rot badly, prices next winter and spring are liliely to be very low. particularly on large onions, and with the high prices of seeds now prevailing, the demand is certain to be greatly restricted. No doubt these facts will have due weight with seedsmen, and prevent them from making prohibitive prices. It seems that some varieties of French grown radish seed are procur- able at a price. Scarlet Globe and white tipped scarlet turnip can be bought at about 30c., f. o. b. New York or Boston, much of the latter being year old seed, and not up to recog- nized standards of germination. Oth- er varieties can be attained at atx)ut the same or somewhat lower prices, but in rather restricted quantities. .losiah Young of Troy, N. Y., former- ly Young & Halstead, is to devote his attention to developing the catalogue and retail trade, and to this end is closing out his heavy agricultural im- plements, dairy supplies, etc. Mr. Young has a very able assistant in Mr. P. K. Nott, and the two make a team warranted to make things go but with all deference, it is suggested that if they wish to develop local retail trade they should seek another location, as local advertising benefits their com- petitors nearly as much as it does them. For catalogue trade they should try an ad. in HORTICULTURE. class (or Christmas flowering dwarfs) are also being offered. All these and others can doubtless be procured now or very soon from the leading seed houses on this side. G. C. W. CATALOGUES RECEIVED. C. S. Harrison, York, Neb. Price list of paeonies and perennials. Thadeus N. Yates & Co., Philadel- phia. Trade list of deciduous and evergreen trees, shrubs and vines. Ludvig Mosbaek, Onarga, 111. De- scriptive list of cannas and surplus list of hardy flowering shrubs and herbaceous perennials. Vincent Lebreton, Angers, France; -\k- Hutchinson & Co., New York, agents. Wholesale trade list of nur- sery stock for season of 1906-7. F. E. Conine Nursery Co., Stratford, Conn. Catalogue of fruit and orna- mental trees and shrubs, hardy pe- rennials, etc. Many illustrations. A call has been issued for a meeting to organize a horticultural society in Manitowoc, Wis. NEW SWEET PEAS. Harking back to the sweet pea review in j'our issue of Aug. 11th, 1906, it is interesting to note in recent advices from London the offering of four new sports from Gladys Unwin, namely; Nora Unwin, a pure white; Mrs. Alfred Watkins, a pale pink; Frank Dolby, same shade of blue as Lady Grisel Hamilton but larger than that fine variety and E. J. Castle, car- mine rose with salmon shadings. A scarlet and a primrose in the forcing H, E. FiSKE Seed Co. is now open for business. BULBS In quantity selected In Holland from grow- ers of long experience In the growing of I'.iilhs for our markets. Eioellent Bulbs Encellent Show Room Gall and See Us 12 iind Vi Faiieiiil Hall Sijuitrc, Mm H, E. FISKE SEED GO, October 20, 1&06 rtORtl CULTURE 421 PLANT HERBACEOUS PERENNIALS NOW ^,^0.0^1/0*0^' Wr grow about 1000 specie, ami varic.i« and make:, specialty of furnhhinj; complete- i.s.s for Formal Garden and Border PlantinE SHADE TREES, EVERGREENS, SHRUBS. ROSES Stu. k. Visit t )ur N'li Over One Hundred Acres of Tlirifty, U- 1 THE BAY STATE NURSERIES U> V, ill -la.lly -hoA Windsor H. Wyman, Prop. 600 Adams Street North Abingfon, Mass. Hyacinths, Tulips, Narcissus, Crocus, Lilies and all other Bulbs for Florists Send for our Wholesale Flor- ists' Bulb List Now Ready. J. M.THORBURN & CO. 33 Barclay St„ through to 38 Park Place NEW YORK 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 ROSE SPECIALIST WOODS HOLE, MASS. ARTHUR GOWEE GLADIOLUS SPECIALIST Meadowvale Farm •V. HAS UNDER CULTIVATION OVER lOO ACRES COMPRISING The Best Mixtures, Collections and Named Varieties in Existence. Write for 1906 Catalog DAHLIAS. Now is the tim« to place your order for bulbs which will insure you getting named va- rieties in any quantity: delivcn,' to be made this fall or early spring. ^^___^_ DAVID HERBERT & SON, Successors to L. K. Peacock, Inc. A.TCO, KS.J. BOXWOODS, All Sizes From inidg:ets up to 6'; It. pyramids. All exceptionally fine. Write for prices. J. H. TROY, Nei«llochille'N.y. HIBISCUS SYRIACUS MEEHANII WE now offer to the trade our new hardy variegated leaf Hibiscua Syriacus Meehanii. This plant attracted much attention when exhibited at the American Nurserymen's Convention at West Baden, Ind., and American Florists' Exhibition at Asheville, N. C. Foliage beautifully variegated ; never sun scalds or reverts to the green ; flowers single, very large, satiny lavender; blooms during four months; prices on application. Orders booked now. Catalogues free. P. J. BERCKMANS CO., Inc., Fruitland Nurseries AUdUSTA, (iA. John Waterer & Sons, Ld. AMERICAN NURSERY BAGSHOT, ENGLAND have the finest 9!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. COMPLETE STOCK OF Fine, Strong Herbaceous Plants ORDER NOW EASTERN NURSERIES "ja'ma'lcTIParn.^^MasT WARNAAR & GO. : Sassenheim, Holland \ (Irowers of D. N. Van Sion, S. N. | Qolden Spur, Peonies Duchesse \ i 1 de Nemours, Festiva Maxima, ' | I Marie Lemoine (Caloii, Canary, i j [ Lady Leonora Bramwell, Mens. | i 1 Charles Leveque (award of Merit ] , I London 1906), Spirea Gladstone, 1 | Superbe, etc. 1 VINCA MINOR To clean up a large iiuarter we uller for a time a splendid thrifty lot of Per KHi IVr ickki Nlre little clutnns £ 2 SO SI2 00 Heavv clumns S.OO 40 00 .Extra heavy clumps 10.00 70.00 Cash with order. Sainplt'sat lOdrate. Pack- ing tree. OnierNOW fur Fall Pelivery while the weather permits frci^rhl sliipiin-nl-s. OTTOKATZENSTEIN&CO. ATLANTA, tJA. ■' Let ns senil vou ..mr " Traile List (if Iree .St'cds. It's free. Chicago Carnation Co. JOLIET, ILL. We have the leaders in carnations for 1907. PEONIES. Oucen Victoria (llie cold storage tliiwer) S9.ii« per li"i. Festiva Maxima. S30.i)ii per Iim. Frag, rans (the bloom producer). $6.m per imt. For 10)K) rates or other varieties, write. GILBERT H. WILD, SARCOXIE. MO . Geraniums PEONIES Rooted Cuttings in any quantity after Nov. 15, at moderate prices. Send for price list. ALBERT M. HERR, Lancaster, Pa. Mention Horticulture when you write $6.00 to $10.00 per 100 EDWARD SWAYNE WEST CHESTER PA. 422 HORTICULTURE October 20, 1906 iy^fti%0ywtfttt0t0tft/i0yyyyt0»M/*/yiWtvyvyvyy*nMuyyy The BEST and LARGEST Assortment of Coming into the Philadelphia Market LEO NIESSEN CO. TStT 1217 Arch St., PHILA. store open from 7 A. M. to 8 P. M. I FINE SILVER CUPS and TROPHIES 2 For Exhibition Awards, Sporting Events, etc. ? THORNTON BROS., \ FINEST ASSORTMENT IN THE COUNTRY FROM THE BEST MANUFACTURERS AND AT LOWEST PRICES. LAWRENCE, MASS. AMERICAN BEAUTY and all other Roses CHRYSANTHEMUMS LILY OF THE VALLEY CARNATIONS WELCH BROS. 226 Devonshire Sl, BOSTON, M4SS. AUTUMN FOLIAGE CHRYSANTHEMUMS 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. BOSTON FLORISTLETTER CO. Manufacturers of FLORISTS' LETTERS I ThiB wooden box nicely Btalned and varniahed, 18x30x13, made in two Bec- tlons, 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 everywhere aod for sale by all wholesale florists and supply dealers N. f . McCABTIIY, Manager 66 Pearl Street, BOSTON, MASS. Look through the Buyers' Directory and Ready Reference Guide. You will find some good offers there also. ^ / \ r CUT FLOWER BOXES EDWARDS FOLDING BOX CO MANUrACTURERS PHILADELPHIA. PA. t^r ^. y EVERYTHING SEASONABLE IN P ' CUT FLOWERS • EDWARD REID. i. Wholesa le Florist 526 Ranstead Steet. I'HI L.\DELPH I A Store Cloee* 8 P. M. CHAS. W. McKEUAR 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 wrltlDK adTertlteri, mentUa Hortlcnltart WHOLESALE FLOWER MARKETS TRADE PRICES— Per 100 — TO DEALERS ONLY CHICAGO October 15 ST. Loins September 30 PHILA. October 16 BOSTON October 11 ROSES Am. Beauty, Fan, & Sp : Extra I No. t I '* Lower grades | Bndc& "Maid— Fan. & Sp " Ordtnar>' I Golden Gate, Fancy ' " Ordinary I Liberty, Fancy ' " Ordinary Richmond, Fancy " Ordinary K.aiserin,Carnot, Chaienay, Fancy. " " " Ordinary CARNATIONS Fancy Ordinary to MISCELLANEOUS Chrysanthemums Cattleyas Lilies Violets Lily of the Valley Dahlias Tuberoses Mignonette Adiantum Cuncatum '* Croweanum Smilax Asp irajius Plumosus , strings " " & Sprengeri bunches 30.00 to 15.00 to 10.00 to 4.00 4.00 3.00 4.00 3.00 5.0Q 3.00 5.00 3.00 5.00 3.00 15.00 50.00 13.50 35.00 25.00 12.00 8.00 6.00 4.00 6.00 4.00 6.00 4.00 6.00 4.00 6.00 4.00 4.00 2. 00 60.00 3.00 to 4.00 2.00 to 5.00 .. .. 4.00 to 6.CO 3.00 to 5- 00 ■75 10 1. 00 1. 00 1. 00 to i.=;o 12.50 to 35.00 to 50.00 35.00 35.00 to 50.00 35.00 15.00 10.00 6 00 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 5-00 3.00 1. 00 ■SO 12.50 8.00 5 00 4.00 3.00 4.00 3.00 5.00 a. 00 3.00 6.00 4.00 13.50 40.00 50 00 30.00 15.00 10.00 6.00 6.00 3.00 6.00 3.00 0.00 3.00 6.00 3-00 6.00 3. 00 3.00 1.50 30.00 40.00 15.00 25.00 30.00 12.50 8.00 8.00 4.00 8.00 4.00 8. GO 4.00 8.00 4.00 3.00 2.00 3.00 1.50 3.00 t.oo 1.5c 13.50 35.00 i5-oo 35.00 15.00 8.00 4.00 4.00 1. 00 3.00 1. 00 3.00 1. 00 3.00 1. 00 3 00 I. CO 1.50 •75 30.00 8.00 50.00 40.00 ao.oo 8.00 .35 4.00 3.00 3.00 1. 00 •50 1 00 15.00 I3.00 50.00 50.00 30.00 3500 20.00 la.oo 3.00 3.00 4.00 8.00 ^.i»»^%«^W<^»N^%i^W«>%i»^iW^>*<^«W^W*>'W'« ■^*«»« I C TO •ti^i^^*^'* ■ IW>%»^1 Y Strong healthy field grown plants, now ready, 1st size $15.00 per 100; 2d size $12.00 per 100; 3d size $10.00 per 100. A discount for cash with order. GUTTMAN & WEBER, 43 West 28th St, N. Y. CUT FLOWER MARKET REPORTS Bu.«iness in wholesale BOSTON circles is pheiKunonally good for the season. The aitivity is wide pieatl and shipping orders are consequently numerous. The demand for carnations is a notice- able feature on all sides. Wonder whether any thoughtful carnation grower will find a way to be on the spot next year with a crop to fit in between the aster and the chrysanthe- I re letter ^le ^oiiJn; along in a rather moderate way but are of excellent quality for earlies. Violets are now fairly started in. Roses are improving. Lily of the valley is hold- ing its own. Cattleya labiata, Oncid- ium varicosuni and a few Dendro- brium Phalaenopsis are in good supply. Genuine winter weather BUFFALO prevailed the past week. Dark and gloomy days with snow and sleet affected the green- houses to such an extent that hardly anything could be obtained. The severe storm caused much damage, and telephone and telegraph service was out of the question. Many had a hard struggle to fill orders that had been taken. Floral work was over- flowing the latter part of the week which made it worse. Hardly any out- door stock was obtainable on ac5243 nadtion Square J. 6. Murdoch & Co. Wholesale Florist* FLORISTS' SUPPLIES 545 Liberty St., PITTSBURG. PA. Long Distance Phone 1435 Court. FOR GOOD PRICES A.ND CASH RETURNS send your flowers to Phil. F. Kessler 55 West 26th Street, New York. Telephone 2921 Madison Square. REED (SL KELLER 122 Weat 2Sth St., New York Florists' Supplies We manufacture all our letal Designs, Baskets, Wire Work ft Novelties and are dealers in filanware Decorative Greens and fierltts Reqiilutn. Best Flowers New Crop Galax Leaves SEND IWE YOUR ORDERS C. W. CALDWELL, i5«anag£!: GALAX, VIRGINIA ^SL'CCESSOR TO BLAIR GROCERY CO.} The KERVflNCOT^^^^ WHOLESALE DEALERS Fresh C'Jt Palmetto &Cycaj Palm Leaves. Galax, Leu- cothl;. Ferns and Mosses. .\ll Decorum? Ever»reen in the Boston Market N. F. MCCARTHY & CO. »4 MAWLEY STREET BOSTON, MASS, SEND FOR PRICES Headquarters in Western New York ROSES, CARNATIONS And all kindSof Seasonable Flowers WM. F. KASTIN6 Wholesale Commission Flonst, also Dealer m florists Supplies and Wire Deiigns. 382-87 ELLICOTT ST. BUFFALO, N. Y. Give uB a trial. We can please you. NEW CROP BRONZE AND GREEN GALAX fi.iioper lo<«i. Discounts on larger iiuaiitilies. Write for prices on case lots WE H.WE VERY FINE CUi' BOX WOOD. DAGGER AND FANCY FERNS. Fresh Northern, $1.00 per 1000. LYRATA, the best substitute for Smilax. $7. CO per '-"'C. Head(|uarters lor all FLORISTS' SUPPLIES. Wire De.ign.. Cut Wire, Letters. Immorlelles, Cycas Leaves, Wheat Sheaves. Ribbons, Comigaied llnxes, etc LAUREL FESTOONING, sc. and . c per yard. HENRY M, ROBINSON & Co. .«f\»,''?eTp^',^,fe.!^rlT' WHOLESALE FLOWER MARKETS.-to DE^A^^ei^oNLY CINCINNATI October 16 DBTRulT October 16 BUFFALO October is PITTSBURQ October 15 ROSES Am. Beauty, Fan. and Sp. 30.00 to 40.00 " Extra [20.00 to 95.00 " No. z 15.00 to ao 00 " Lower grade '■ 5.00 to 10.00 Bride and 'Maid-Fan. and Sp : S-oo to 6.00 '* Ordinary 3.00 to 4-0o , Golden Gate, Fancy 5-oo W 6.00 ^ " Ordinary .. .. 3.00 to 4.00 Liberty , Fancy 5-<» ^o 6.00 " Ordinar>- 300 ^o 4-oo Richmond, Fancy S-<» 10 6.00 " Ofdinar>-. 3-oo to 4-oo Kaiserin.Carnot, Chatenay, Fancy. 5-00 to 6 00 '■ " '• Ordinary 3 00 to 4-oo CARNATIONS Fancy »-50 'o 2.00 I Ordui;.r>' ' -75 «> !•«> ! MISCELLANEOUS Chrysanlhemums Cattleyas Lilies Lily of the Valley Dahlias »•"" Tuberoses . . . • | Mignonette 1 Adiantum Cuneatum " Croweaoum I Smilax - 'o-°° Asparagus Plumosus, strings 40.00 ■' " & Sprengeri, bunches 30.00 35.00 20.00 10.00 6.00 3.00 6.00 3.00 6.00 3.00 6.00 3.00 6.00 40.00 I 30.00 25.00 15.00 8.00 4.00 8.00 4.00 8 CO 4.00 8.00 4.00 S.oo 4.00 to 6.00 15.00 to 25.00 to 8.00 to 10.00 3 00 to 4.00 I.OO to 3 00 3.50 1,50 la.oo 50.00 ia.50 3.00 3.00 3.00 .5» 1.50 *.oo 12.50 50.00 50.00 35.00 30.00 3.00 3.00 30.00 15.00 10.00 3.00 6.00 3.00 6 00 3.00 7 00 3.00 7.00 3.00 6.00 300 3.00 I.OO 25.00 35.00 95.00 1 30.00 15.00 10.00 10,00 ' 3.00 8.00 6.00 5.00 I 3.00 3. CO ' 6.00 5.00 8.00 fi.OQ '8.01 5.00 7.00 6.00 2.50 r.so 3.00 6.00 3. 00 6.00 3.00 40.00 35.00 15.00 7.50 8.00 4 00 8.00 4.00 4.00 I3.00 4.00 to 30.00 30.00 to 35.00 10.00 to 35.00 (o 3.00 to S.OO 4.00 3.00 4.00 I.OO 3.00 3.00 5.00 to 3.00 to I. CO to 15.00 ao.oo 4.C0 3.00 joo t.oo •5° I.OO to 15.00 i 13.50 to to 40.00 to to 35 00 35.00 to 1.50 I.OO 1.50 15.00 50 00 50.00 .75 1,00 13.51 S^.OO ;o.oo 4.eo 3.00 1. 09 1.50 IS 00 50.00 50.00 Geo. A. vSutherland Co. CUT FLOWERS Florists' Supplies and Letters 34 HAWLEY STREET BOSTON Be it known to ye, our friende, also the Trade in general that on or about the Fir.l of NOVEMBER, A. D. 1906, WE WILL MOVE OUR BUSINESS into the very center of the City of Philadelphia, 125 NORTH lOth STREET, above Arch Street Keep your X on the enterpri.ing Floriet Supply House of J. STERN & CO., 1928 GERMANTOWN AVE., PHILADELPHIA 426 horticulture: October 20, 1906- List of Advertisers Page Allen J. K 4'4 Allen Wm. Stuart €0.4-^4 American Nursery.. .421 Aschmann Godfrey- ..411 Barenbrug, Burgers ii Co 4"4 Barrows H.H. & Son. 41a Baudisch & Co 4»' Bay State Nurseries. - 4at Beaven, E. A 429 Berckmans P. J. Co.. 421 Bobbink & .\ikins ...4. 2 Boadington A.T 414 Boston Flonst Letter Co 4== Boston Plate and Win- dow Glass Co 430 Braguc L. B. 4^3 Breck Joseph & SonS4i4 Brcitmeyer's J. Sons.419 Bridgeman's Seed Warehouse 4<4 Budlong J. A 4== Burpee W. A. & Co.. 414 Caldwell C. W 425 Carlton H. R 4'° Carrillo &Baldwin...4il Chicago Carnation Co. 421 Cochran Mushroom & Spawn Co 4^4 CookeG. H •. 4'9 Cowee A 4»' Crawshaw James ....4rr Dawson M. M 421 Dilger Wm 4«5 Dreer H. A 4"-43' Eastern Nurseriet ..421 Katon H. N 410 Edgar W W. & Co... 411 Edwards Folding Box Co. *" Elliott Wm. & Sons.. 414 Esler J G 43' Ernest W. H 43' Eyres 4'9 Farquhar R. & J. & Co. 414 Fenrich J.S i3S FiskeH.E.SeedCo..420 Foley MIg.Co 43= Ford Bros 4^4 FromenlH. E. 4^4 Fruitland Nurseries- -4'* Green Chas. H. 410 Grey T.J. & Co 4M Gude Bros. Co .. ..419 Gurncy Heatei MIg. Co 43» Guttman Alex. J 424 Guttman & Weber... 423 Hail Asso. 431 Hallock V.H 4" Hammond Paint & Slug Shot Works 414 Held A 4'" Herbert David & Son 421 Herr A. M 4J1 Hews A. H. & Co....43> Hicks & Crawbuck . .424 Hilfinger Bros 431 Hitchings & Co 432 Hjalmar Hartmann & Co 4>4 Horan E. C. 424 Johnson Seed Co 420 Kastin? W. F 425 Katzenstein O. & Co. 431 KervanCo., The ....425 Kessler, P. F 425 Page Kilbourn R. 4»o King Cons. Co 43^ Kroeschell Bros 43' Lager&Hurrell 411 Lang, Julius 424 Laagjahr, Alfred H... 425 LeuthyA. &Co 4" Lord & Bumham Co. 43a | Manley Chas. H 430 McCanhy N F. .4r9-4'5 McConnell Alex.. 419 McKellar Charles W.43a McKissick,W. E. ...42a McManusJas 4*4 Michell H. F.Co. ...420 Michigan Cut Flower Exchange 425 Millang Charles 424 Millang Frank 4»4 Miller Theo 4 '9 M0U2 A 4»5 Moninger J. C. •■••43^ Morehead Mfg Co. .43r Murdoch J. B.&Co..4a5 Murray Samuel 419 Nicotine Mfg. Co. .••43° Niessen Leo. Co 42a Pcnnock-Meehan Co. 419 Perkins St. Nurseries. 411 Peterson J. A 410 Pierson F.R.Co 4" Pierson U Bar Co 431 Pittsburg Floral Ex.. 42a Pye E. H 4IO Rawson W. W.&C0.414 Raynorjohnl 424 Reed& Keller 435 Reid Edw 422 Reinberg Peter 422 Rickards Bros 414 Robinson H.M.&C0.435 Roehrs Julius Co. ■ 4to Rolker August & SonS43l Sander & Son 4" Schmidt J. C. Co M'o Schrocter B. 410 ScollayJohnA 431 Sheridan W. F 414 Situations & Wants.. 429 Sim Wm 4>4 Skidclskv S. S 4>o Smith W. C 4'0 Standard Plate Glass Co. 43» Stem J. &Co 4»5 Stearns A. T. Lumber Co 430 Sutherland Geo. A. Co A'i Swayne Edw 4*i Thorburn J . M . & Co. 421 Thornton Bros. 42a Traendly & Schenck.424 Troy, J. H 4" Vick's Jas. Sons 414 WaUhM. H 4a« Wamaar & Co. 421 Watcrer John & Sons. 4*1 Watson G. C 414 Weathered Co 432 Weber K. C 4'9 Weber H. & Sons 4«> Welch Bros 42a WildG. H 4'i Wyman, Windsor H..421 Yokohama Nurseries. 41Q Young John 425 Young, Thos. Jr 419 Youog & Nugent.. ..4*9 Buyer's Directory and Ready Reference Guide READ IT Advertisements under tbls head, on* cent a word. Initials count as words. Regular advertisers In this Issue are also listed under this classification without charge. Reference to List of AdvertlserB will Indicate the respective pages. BULBS AND TUBERS — Continued. A. T. Boddlngton, 342 W. 14th St., N. Y, For page see List of Advertisers The F ADIANTUMS. Henry A. Dreer, Philadelphia. For page see List of .Advertisers. AdlanTum "Hybridum, fine young plants, 15 for ?1, mailed: 55 per 100. Originators stock. Certificate of Merit S. A. F., Go. A. Ley & Bro., Langdon, D^_C. ~ Adlantum Farleyeuse, 2 1-2-in. strong stuff, for growing on, or for Fern dish, $15.00 per 100; $140.00 per 1,000. J. A. Peterson, Westwood, Cincinnati, O. AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENTS. Thos. J. Grey & Co., 32 S. Market St., Boston. For page see List of AdvertlBer». Joseph BreclE Ic Sons, 51 and 52 N. Market St., BoBton. For page see List of Advertise™. ARAUCARlAS. Godfrey .-ischmann. 1012 Ontario St., Philadelphia. For page see List of Advertisers. A. Leuthy & Co., Eosllndale, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. H. Rosenkraenzer, 36 Clinton St., Newark, N. J. ASPARAGUS. James Crawshaw. 403 Plalnfleld St., Provi- dence, R. 1. Asparagus Crawshawli. For page^ see List of .Advertisers. "Asparagus Sprengerl, large, fleld-grown clumps. $8.00 100. H. W. Vose, Hyde Park, Mass^^ Asparagus plumosus nanus and Sprengerl, 2 1-2-ln., $2.50 100. Carl Hagenburger, West Mentor, Ohio. Asparagus plumosus and Sprengerl, fine 2-ln. stock, $2.00 100; $18.00 1000. Cash. Lewis Ullrich, Tiffin, Ohio. Asnaragus 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. T. ASPIDISTRAS. H. Rosenkraenzer, 36 Clinton St., Newark, N. BAMBOO STAKES. Yokohama Nurseries. 31 Barclay St., N. T. For page see List of Advertisers. BEGONIAS. Henry A. Dreer, Philadelphia. Begonia Glolre de Lorraine. Begonias Gloire de Lorraine and Turnford Hall propagated from leaf cuttings, $15.00 100; $140.00 1000; 4-ln., $40.00 100. Cash. J. A. Peterson, Westwood, Cincinnati, 0. BOXWOODS. J. H. Troy, New Rochelle. N. Y. Eor page see List of Advertisers. Is Your Name In The Above List? If Not, Why Not ? 9 -„^ . . R. Pierson Co., Tarrytown-oii-Hudson, N. T. Jiipan Lougiflorums, Candidum, Narclssi,- Freuch Bulbs. For page see List of Advertisers. II. E. Fiske Co., 12 & 13 Faneuil Hall Sq., Boston. Forcing Bulbs. For page see List of Advertisers. Uickards Bros., 37 East 19th St., New York. Forcing Bulbs. For page see List of Advertisers. Johnson Seed Co., 217 Market St., Phila. High Grade Bulbc. For pEge see List of Advertisers. CARNATIONS. E. H. Pye. Upper Nyack, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Guttman & Weber. New York. Caruation Victory. For page see List of Advertisers. The H. Weber & Sons Co., Oakland, Md. Carnation Mabelle. For page see List of Advertisers. IsaiielTa Greenhouses, Babylon, L. I., N. Y. Carnation Plants. BULBS AND TUBERS. Joseph Breck & Sons. 47-64 N. Market St.. RoBtnn Dutch Bulbs. For page see List nf Advertisers. J M Thorburn & Co., 33 Barclay St., New York. Lllv Bulbs. For page see List of Advertisers. Yokohoma Nnrserfes. 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. S. S. Skldelsky, 824 N. 24th St., Phlla. Rose Pink Enchantress. For page see List of Advertisers^ M. J. Schaaf, Dansville, N. Y. Field Grown. COLEUS. Doctor Ross 2 1-2 In.. $1.00 dozen, cash, lor other fancy and standard sorts write Rooney Bros., West Grove, Pa. CONIFERS. John Waterer & Sons. Ltd., Amerlcui Nursery, Bagshot, Eng. For page see List of Advertisers. H. Rosenkraenzer, 36 Clinton St., Newark, N. J. CUPS AND TROPHIES. Thornton Bros., Lawrence, Mass. Fo: page see List of Advertistrs. CUT FLOWER BOXES. Folding cut flower boxes, the best made. Write tor list. Holton & Hunkel Co., MU- wnukee. Wis. Welch Bros., 226 Devonshire St., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. Edwards Folding Box CoTi Philadelphia. For page see List of Advertisers. CYCAS STEMS. J M. Thorburn & Co., 33 Barclay St., N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. CYCLAMEN SEEDS. B. & J. Farquhar & Co., 6 & 7 So. Market St., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. H. F. Michell Co., Philadelphia. For page see List of Advertlsors. DAHLIAS. David Herbert & Son. Atco. S. J. For page see List of AdvertlserB. Dahlia bulbs, Field riumps. fifty varle- ll.'S cheap for cash or will exchange for what vou have I can use. Prefer Roses, Phlox," Geraniums, etc. Geo. H. Wnlker, Dahlia Specialist, Dighton, Mass. DECORATIVE PLANTS. A. Leuthy & Co.. Rosllndale. Mass For page see List of Arlvcrtlsers^ Julius Roehrs, Rutherford, N. J. For page see Lint of Advertiser*. DRACAENAS. Henrv A. Dreer. Philadelphia. For page see Llst_of Advertisers^ "Dracaena tennlnalls from bench, fine $25.00 100. Carl Hag«nburger, We«t Men- tor, Ohlo^ FERNS. A. Lenthy * Co.. Rosllndale, M«M ■ For pnee see Ll«t of ArtvertlBerB;__ H H Barrows & Son. Whitman, Mass. Nephrolepis Whitmanl. For page see List of AdvertlBers. October 20, 1906 HORTICULTURi: FERNS — Continued. H. N. Eaton, So. Sudbury, Mass. Boston Ferus. For page see List of Advertisers. Wm. W. Edgar Co., WaverTey, ilass. For page see List of Advertlsera. J. A. Peterson, McHeury Av., Cincinnati, 0. Boston Ferus. For page see List of Advprtisors. Henry A. Dreer, Phlladelpbia. ' For page see List of Advertisers. Wm. C. Smith, 61st & Market Sts.. Phlla. For page sec List of Advertisers. FICUS. Wm. C. Smith, 61st & Market Sts., Phlla. For page see List of Advertisers. FLORAL PHOTOGRAPHS. Floral Photographs. Foley's 226-228 1-2 Bowery, New York. FLORISTS' FERTILIZER. A sample 1001b. bag of Blatchford's Plant Grower and Land Renovator Fer- tilizer ouly J2.7D. It Is composed solely of pure rose growers* bone meal, nitrate of soda, Peruvian guano, sulphate of am- monia, sulphate of potash and gypsum. In the correct proportions. For benches and potting plauts, roses, carnations. llUes, mums, etc.. It has never been surpassed. Address The P.arwell Agricultural Works, Waukegan, Ills. Established at Leicester, England in ISOO. Pulverized Manure Co.. 31 Union Stock Yards, Chicago. Sheep Manure. Wizard Brand. For page see List of Advertisers. FLORISTS' LETTERS. Bark board, under the direction of Supt. Theodore Wirth. SILVER WEDDING AT NEWPORT, R. I. .Mr. and -Mrs. Henry J. Hass cele- brated the 25th anniversary of their wedding on Saturday evening last. When .Mr. Hass starts to do anything he does it thoroughly; so when he made up his mind to celebrate the silver wedding, preparations were at once set on foot for a good time for the hosts of friends of his and of Mr.-;. Hass. These to the number of up- wards of SIX hundred gathered on the evening stated to make glad with the host and hostess. The presents from friends to Mr. and Mrs. Hass were numerous, elaborate and costly. The entertainment following the reception was varied, enjoyable and refreshing; good cheer abounded. WASHINGTON WANTS A COMMIS- SION HOUSE. -Several meetings of growers and re- tailers have recently been held to con- sider the question of a cut-flower com- mission house. Among the most inter- ested are Z. D. Blackistone, .John Rob- ertson. Henry Pfister, W. W. Kimraell, David (.Jrillbcrlzer, and olhei-s. It was at first proposed to form a stock company with a capital of $25,000. There is, however, some disagreement as to the corrse to be pursued and nothing definite can yet be stated con- cerning the project. A woll-known re- tailer mikes the statement that if the company is not formed he will him- self go into the commission business. The scneme is being opposed by sev- eral growers who are also in the wholesale and retail business. To dis- interested parlies it seems that a com- mission hci'se, properly cxjnducted, would spell progress to all lines of the liiisiness. The small grower is usually a busy man — too bu-sy to be compelled to peddle flowers fiom store to store, which under present condi- tions he bas frequently to do. Con- sidering the great amount of stock that is sold in Washington during the sea.son. it is most surprising that con- certed efforts have never been made to bring growers and retailers in clos- er touch. This does not necessarily mean the growers of the District of Columbia exclusively, for if they do not have the stock— and frequently they do not — it must come from other places. Clearly, the growers of the district who oppose a commission house must either grow more and bet- ter stock or accept the consequences. PHILADELPHIA NOTES. Professor Stewardson Brown gave an inter>?sting stereopticon lecture on the Switzerland of America- North- western Canada— before the Horti- cultural Society on the ICth inst. They say many Jersey mosquitoes weigh a ix)und. But Jersey is noted for many other things besides its mos- quitoes—vegetables and fruits especial- ly. This point is well illustrated in the Johnson Company's exhibit of squashes this week. One of them weighs one hundred and eighty-nine pounds: another is six feet long and arm thick. All sizes, sorts and condi- tions are on view from the nest egg pigmy to the aforementioned mam- moth", and all grown on the firm's Jer- sev farm?. George Saintman, late of Myers & Saintman. is the latest addition to the Pennock--Meehan forces. There are few better judges of good flowers, and the grading department is distinctly strength"ned by the advent of Mr. Saintman. MMfWWWMWWMMMAMAAAMAMIMMMAl WANTS, FOR SALE, ETC. Adverlisements in this column one ctnt a word, nitials count as words. Cash wiih order. I'OSnUi.XS WA-NTEL) for head garden- ers and assistants: for further Information apply io W. W. Kawson *; Co., 5 Union St., Uoston, Mass. sFrUATIOX W ANTEU — Private place preferred as head gardener. Married; two I'hlldrcn; good refereuce. A. N., care R. & J. Farquhar Co.. Boston. SITUATION WANTED by carnation and violet grower; also goi.d grower of Bud- ding slock: 25 years' experience. J. I. 1 lersey, '-'0 So. -Main St.. Attleboru. Mass. SITUATION 'WANTED by gardener of adcouate experience, to take mauageinent of cslalc, with or without greenhouses. Address H- J., care HORTICULTURL. i ] Hamilton place, Boston. ~ SITUATION 'WANTED— As private gar- dener on place where there Is a range of greenhouses. Best of references. Over i years In last place. Expert rose Kroner. Mauled. Address J. J., care lIOIt'lICUL. T HUE. WANTED— Medium sized second hand hot water boiler. H. W. Vosc, Hyde Park, Mass^ W.ANTED — E.\perleneed Horist for higb class city Btore. Apply in person or write to W. H. Traendly, lUO 'West 17th Street, Ne« York City. WANTED— .A man for greenhouse, not ,,ver :iT ui.nif ;>i the best uiiU'. lial; shell, firebox shi-ets ami heads of steel; water space all around front, sides and back. Write for informatiou. HAVE YOU TROUBLE- IN KEEPING Even Temperature in vour Greenho:ii.e ■ \ -w .'. . .n' ha\e li \-'>ii u^r- OUR STEAM TRAP \Vri:e u-. MOREHEADMFC.CO. 1045 Grand River Ave DETROIT, MICH. SEND FOR CATALOGUE OF SCOLLAY HOT WATER and STEAM BOILERS JOHN A. SCOLLAY 73 and 75 Myrtle ATenue BOROUGH OF BROOKLYN, N. Y. OITr GREENHOUSE CONSTRUCTION John C. Honinger Co. 117 E. Blackhawk St., CHICAGO ^^*^^^^»^^^^fT******^^^^^^^^_***^^ Holds Glass Firmly 8ee ttio Point 4e PEERLESS Olazlnie Points uo tb«t>«tt. No rtghrs or Isfts. Box o' 1.000 poiDU 75 eU. po«lpftl<] HENRT A. DKFER. 714 ChMtnat Ht., Pkll»-,P». 131 U-BAR HE e.s.sence of all [jlant growth i light: the more light, the quicker and more abundant the plant growth. For years greenhouse builders have been striving for lighter houses, realizing that all other things being equal, the houses admitting the greatest amount of light, gave correspondingly greater returns, whether it be of flowers, fruits or vegetables. It is not so long ago when all greenhouses were con- structed with heavy wooden sash bars, rafters and supports, and were glazed with narrow glass eight to ten inches wide. \'anous improvements were made from time to time, which ^ gradually led trotluction of form of the iron frame in which are ters, purlins, and other members, are capped prevent ex- up to the in- the present wood capped construction , used iron raf gutters, sills structural some of which with wood to pansion and contraction of the iron frame; the wooden sash bars still being retained but made smaller and spaced to receive glass sixteen inches wide. This construction while a great improvement still left many things desired in the way of lightness, durability, attractiveness and cost of maintenance. To more fully meet these exacting reejuirements, the U-Bar form of construction was conceived, the result being that the U-Bar house is as far in advance of the best type of the wood capped iron frame houses, as it was of its predecessors. Extract from introduction in our new catalogue-:-lhe catalngiie we want you to send t"i Pierson U-Rar Company, Designers and Builders U-Bar Greenhouses, Metropolitan Building, 4th Avenue and 2jrd .Street, New Vortc. ©CrjSiailY" KIS FOR HEATING ANY DESCRIPTION OF BUILDING BY STEAM OR HOT WATER gOMKEY '¥immmWl MiVKUlf?. NEW YORK OFFICE III RFTH AVE 74 FRANKLIN ST BOSTON BOSTON OFFICE REMOVED TO lSS-200 FHANKLIN ST.. COR. PEARL. STANDARD FLOWER POTS Packcil in small crates, easy to handle. p rice pc r crate Price per crate 15003 ID. pots ncrateS4.88 ISO 7 In potsincrate$4.20 1500 iK " ** 5-25 608 3.00 1500 aH " J0003 " 800 3M " tt e.oo HAND MADE i< 5.00 5.80 48 9 in pots in crate $3.60 ft 48 10 34 11 " 480 3.60 500 « 4-50 54 ta " " 4.80 320 5 4.51 m 14 " 4.80 1446 " " -.16 6 16 4.50 Standard Flower . . POTS 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 ordrr. Address Hilfingfer Bros., Pottery, Fort Edward. N.Y. lujustRolkeriSons, Agts., 31 Barclay St., N. Y. City. If your greenhouses are within 500 miles of the Capital, write us. we can s.ivc you money W. H, ERNEST. ?g!h and M Streets, WASHINGTON, D. C. NOW IS THE TIME TO INSDKE YOrU GLASS A(JAI>.ST DAMAGE BY HAIL* Fur particulars address John G, Ev/e^r Smdtilm Riv9r, M, «/. 432 HORTICULTURE October 20, 1906 AND What Would You Think of a man who in trying to sell you his house, should bring you a brick from it as a sample ? It's quite as reasonable to think of buying green- house materials on the merits of the quality of the materials only. Not only is it a question of quality, but the practical, exacting, economical and thorough up-to-dateness of the house they will make. Keep your eye on the firm who sends out bricks. Keep in touch with the firm who from the whir of their factory wheels to the last hammer stroke, stand for the up-to-date thing at the up-to-date price. HITCHINGS AND CO. GREENHOUSE DESIGNERS AND BUILDERS. M«oufiictur*>rs of Healllift and Ventllallnft Apparatus. 1170 Broadway. NEH YORK. itttftittftttttt ■^J Tand« WHAT ARE YOUR HEATING TROUBLES? Perhaps your mrn forgot once too often last winter to tnrn the pet cocks and let the sir out of your pipes — you had an air lock — a dead end— no heal — things got chilled — plants never recovered. If that's the case we ran settle that trouble at once with our automatic header. Not only automatic, bul a beating surface as well — nothing lost — everything gained LORD & BURNHAM CO. Greunhouse Designers and Manufacturers 113 BROADWAY, cor. 26th Street, N. Y. BOSTON Branch: 819 Tremont, Bailding ttttltttttittt yAfl'dfl Jd 4.1, Lf/i FiTTmqsl HoT'Be.d sash ' ^C.j . ILLUSTRm^O CaT/^LOtfUE. - 1 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. FOLEY MANUFACTURING COMPANY, 471 W. 22d Street, Chicago. STANDARD PLATE CLASS CO. Manufacturers, Importers and Jobbers AMERICAN AND FRENCH GREENHOUSE GLASS 26-30 Sudbury Street 61-63 Portland Street BOSTON, MASS. WEATHERED COMPANY BOX 789, NEW YORK GREENHOUSE BUILDING AND HEATING Send for Catalogue o riORfSTfFlANr^MAN, MMcAPE Garden £, o^/ JUfd/ni/tonT/ace, Bq/To//, /fASJ. 484 HORTlCULTURi: October il, 1906 'iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiHiiiiitiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiii'iinniiiiiHiiiiimiimijg NOW READY Baetev Xiliee Should be potted at once, as Easter is early this year Japan stocks are now arriving, and are in first-ciass shape JAPAN LONGIFLORUM. . 9 to M in. hulbs. case of ■iini Imlbs, $15 IK). Miiltifiorum. 7 to ',i in. bulbs, cise of :iiK) bullis, $ir) (Ki. 0 Co 111 ill. liulbs. case of ■jm oiiibs. $l7.to. Giiianteiim, 7 to 9 in bvill'S. case of ijlHl liulbs. $18.7.'. 0 ro In iu liulbs. case of ■iiO bulbs. $21 IKI UUUM CANDlDUM.seh'.ted bulbs. $.-.,1111 per Im. A Few cf the Leading Narcissus PAPER WHITE GRANDIFLORA. 13- 1."., cm. tine bulbs, case ol l.'.'-.o liuibi. $11 .:.',. Per i OOO DOUBLE VON SION, lirst bize »9 00 uxira size 12-uO mammoth double-nosed, or toii-root, 20.00 ■ ■ • ■ . . 7(10 18.00 20 CO 61)0 8.110 4 W 7.00 PRINCEPS, earlv. sintjle, tine bulbs GOLDEN SPUR, the favorite single yellow EMPRESS, a gianil bicolor . . . . ALBA PLENA ODORATA BARRI CONSPICUUS POETICUS, POET1CU3 ORNATUS WHITE ROMAN HYACINTHS, 12 I5c-m 23 00 l!-l.') ■■.... 2800 FREESIA REFRACTA ALBA, fiiiest Bcrnmda bulbs 7 .".0 BERMUDA BUTTERCUP OXAUS 7.MI SPANISH IRIS, mixed 2.50 CALLAS. E.\hibition Hulbs, 2 in. to 2>4 in. in diameter, $10,011 per hundred. ^^W" For other bulbs and for smaller quantities, see our Wholesale Price Lisl, in wtiich will be fovind a full assortment cf alt kinds of bulbs for winter and spring flowering. Send for list if you have not already received one F. R. PIERSON COJarrytown-on-Hudson, NewYork Tiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiuiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiin: ABELLE NEW PINK CARNATION FOR 1907 COLOR — A peculiar shade of lovely pink, with a faint yellowish cast; several shades lighter than the LawsoQ. Unlike most Pinks, the brightest sun does n >t injure the color. SIZE — 3 to 4 mchcK in diametcrwhen cstabhshcd ODOR — Pleasing, but not strong. STG\IS — Invariably strong, but always graceful, ranging from la to 30 inches during the season. HABIT, etc. — A very quick, active grower, making specimen plants in a short time, even from laic cuttings. On 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, h is the most incessant bloomer early and late, we have ever ;:rowu. Stock Limited. Dell very January 5th to 10th and later. Price $12.00 per 100, $IOO.OO per lOOO The H, WEBER & SONS CO-, Oakland, Md. Lady H. Campbell & California, out of 2,'.^ inr pots. Fine healthy stock. $2.00 per 100; $10.00 per 1000 SnillaX2'. in $l.2Sper 100: $IO.OOper 1000 J. G. Schmidt Co., Bristol, Pa. GOVERNOR HERRICK the: IV ew 'vioi-.ii: r Origiuated and introduced by H. R. CARLTON, Wlllouehby. O. We have the following sleek m the finest condition to plant and now is the time to plant : 2)^ inch at $3.00 per doz., $10 per 100 and $75 per 1000 4 " " 2.50 *' " I a "100 " 75 " 1000 It will pay you. Try it. Order nt once. VIOLETS strong Field Grown Clumps PRINCESS OF WALES, $5,00 per 100 CASH WITH ORDERS CHAS. H. GREEN. Spencer, Mass. Look through the Buyers' Directory and Ready Reference Guide. You will find some good offers there also. Adiantum Farleyense, finished plants $l-50 to $2.00 each Pandanus Veitcliii, 50c $1.00, $1.50 and $2.50 each Nn ttprtcr valiii- lo 111- had any wiuTc. Boston Ferns, (choice specimens) $2.00 each J. A. PETERSON, FLORIST McHenry Av., Westwood, Cincinnati, 0. Look through the Buyers' Directory and Ready Reference Guide. You will find some good offers there also. too 1000 RICHMOND ROSE 2^ in. $ii.oo $100.00 KAISERIN " " 4.00 35.00 VARIEGATED LAWSON R.C. 6 00 5000 ENCHANTRESS 300 25.00 QUEEN and LAWSON 2.00 18.00 E. H. PYE, FLORIST UPPER NYACK, N. Y. H^^ Some give you quality, some give quan- tity, I give you both ! FICUS 4 = inch, 22 l-2c.; 6-inc»i 40c.; Stock Plants, 60c. and 75c. FERNS Bostons, 4 = inch, 12 l=2c.; Pans, $1.00, $1.50 and $2.00. PLUMOSUS 3-inch, 5c.; 5 and 6-inch, 10c. William C. Smith 6lst and Market St. PHILADELPHIA, PA. 4^ No C. 0. 0 's. Satisfactory references required, or the cash. Five off if remittance accompanies order. ASPARAGUS CRAWSHAWII A beautiful asparagus. SUPERIOR TO ALL OTHERS In man-j respects. Seedlings $3.00 per 100, $25.00 per 1000. Transplanted Seedlings, $5.00 pei 100, $40.00 per 1000. SAMPLE lOc. JAMES CRAWSHAW 403 Plainfield St. PROVIDENCE, R, I. ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS Exceptionallyfine stocl< fiom 3-in. pots, $5.00 per 100 Asparagus Sprengeri From 3W-in. pots, $6.00 per 100 Write for Price on Large Lots SCHARFF BROS.. VAN WERT, 0, Boston Ferns, Fine Plants 5-ln. pots 35c. 6-ln. pots 50c. 7-in. pots 65c. Immediate delivery. Cash wilh order. H. N. EATON SOUTH SUDBURY. MASS. OROHIDd Houses Established - Semi-established Imported — Seedlings Stove and Qreenhouse Plants Inspection invited Correspondence solicited JULIUS ROEHRS CO., Rutherford, N. J. DON'T Be Afraid To Invent In ROSE PINK ENCHANTRESS It IS biilh free and "ijncy"— a sure numcyiiialcer. Price $7.00 per 100; $60 per 1000 Delivery January .-ind Liter. Write for Descriptive Circular. S. S. SKIDELSKY 824 No. 24th Street, Philadelphia Chicago Carnation Co. JOLIET, ILL. We have the leaders in carnations for 1907. October 27, 190G [Ieer HORTICULTURE SPECIAL OFFER 435 OF :n SEASONABLE i PLANTS * NEPHROLEPIS WHITMANI— The most distinct and desirable of tliu cre-ted fr)rniN uf the Boston Fern, its great points of moiit are that it never reverts or shows any plain fronds or parts <>f fronds, it naturally makes a sliapely compact plant, it IS more Kr.iceful than any of the other sorts and is a quick grower. Wo otTer stroiiK specimens, beautiful plants in 6-inch pots at $1.00 each, smaller plants in 2 X inch pots S3.60 per dozen; »26.c"i per Iiifi. NEPHROLEPIS SCOTTIl-.\ grand lot of bu.shy. shapely com- pact i>l:uits 111 C iiii'h pois. .'iiic. : 8-inch pans Jl.oo; and 12-inch pans. I^oii eai-li. ADIANTUM FARLEYENSE-A grand lot of plants in 6-inch pots, ifl (111 each Smaller Sizes 2K inch pots $1 60 per dozen, $12.00 per 100 •• .-! ■• " 2 011 " '■ ir>.oo •■ ■■ " 4 " '■ .1.00 " " 40.00 •• •' PANDANUS VEITCm— .\ nice lot of specimen plants. 6-inch pots, well furnislied. ! • to J'l inches hiBh. $1.60 each : 7-inch pols, well fu]-iiisliH.(Ki per dozen. ,-. ■• " Boc. " G (10 " MARAHTA VAWDEN HECKEI- Fine for mantel decorations. 4-inch pots. 30c. each . *3 oo per dozen. ASPIDinM TSUSSEMEBSE Of this most useful of Ferns we still have a tine lot of seedlings in Hats, potted up now will still make .salable stock for thi about 200 plants to a Hat at .S2.iHi per Hat. MIXED FERNS— Our usual superior assortment of v ■la inch pots, S3 60 per loo; S3D.io per looo 3 " •' G.Oi .'■>!) CO " " all Dish which if > winter. arieties: Hardy For a full line of Seasonable Stock, Decorative Plants, Palms, Ferns, Araucarias, Pandanus, Perennials, Bulbs, Seeds, etc., etc., see our quarterly Wholesale List. HENRY A. DREER, 714 Chestnut St., Philadelphia Having just returned from Belgium, I am prepared, afier a personal inspection, to offer to the trade some of the finest AZALEAS, PALMS, FERNS, Etc. that can be obtained. Wholesale Price List on application. A. LEUTHY & CO. IMPORTERS and EXPORTERS GROWERS und DEALERS Perkins Street Nurseries, Roslindale BOSTON, MASS. We Need Room We offer good plants at reasonable prices. DiaiTALIS gloxinistlors .... 60c. per 100 VINCA, mi ed, fro-e while with redeye, pure while) 256 in. pols, $2. 00 per 100 PRIMULA obc. gr. fl., mixed, 2% in 2.50 per 100 BAUDISCH & CO. Union Hill, New Jersey FERNS Now ready in leading commercial varieties, good, bushy stock ferns, 2 1-4 and 3 1-4 in. pots ALSO KENTIAS. Boston Ferns in Large Sizes. ARAUCARIAS, GYGAS.LORRAINES. Write for Prices. WM. W. EDGAR GO. Waverley, Mass. ORCHIDS loi SPRING DELIVERY M.\RCH, APRIL, and M AV VANDA CHRULEA and DENDROBIUM WAROIANUM LOWII W'e ijU'Hc unce?- per loo plaints CYPRIPEDIUM CALLOSUM W<; shall have one shipment o[ ,ooo I'laiUs, For delivery June or July. Wc shall have the rare VANDA SANOERIANA and can quote prices per single pi mt nr in M^antity. A. HELD. IMS William St.. NEW VORK ORCHIDS Largt'Sf frnjmrterit, Expin-ters, Urotrert ami Ilijhriilisis in tin- llbtd orcbids on hand. Ifrilr fo'- Pricr l.iil. C&RRILLO & BAIDWIN. Secaucus, N.J. Orchids for Beginners ORCHIDS from PHILIPPINES 12 Plants, 12 Varieties, 12 Dollars J. A. MANDA 191 Valley Road, West Orange, N.J. PHAL/ENOPSIS SCHILLERIANA Wc arc readv to give (|iiotations upon plants with r to 3 leaves, per loo plants, or upon sound plants \vir;:.>tit leaves, per loo plants, for immediate delivery 1 o ti. Hamburg. A. HELD, 11-19 William St., NEW YORK 436 HORTlCULTURi: October 27, 1906 PLANT HERBACEOUS PERENNIALS NOW ^.A^o o;;^V Ito'c\' We grow about looospccieh and varieties and make a speciaiiv fif iuriusi.in; tnmpietc !-i- i.ir Formal Garden and Border Planting SHADE TREES, EVERGREENS, SHRUBS, ROSES Over One Hundrtd Acres of Thrifty, Well Grown Stock. Visit Our Nurseries, \Vc will gladly sho.v yOu through. CotnpUte General Catalogue and Price Lists on Application. THE BAY STATE NURSERIES ^ni?o'A"da^rs%e'?^'"'- North Abington, Mass. BABY RAMBLERS IN FULL BLOSSOM Fine established plauts in 5-inch pots, §45.00 per 100 : $400.00 per 1000. AZALEA INDICA Extra fine plants for Xmas and Easter flowering, in the leading vari- eties. Plants 12-inch, $35.00; 14 inch, $45.00; 15-16 inch, $6.'). 00. Prices on all other piant<<, Bulbs, Roots, etc., cheerfully given by F, W. O. Schmitz PRINCEBAY, NEW YORK 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 SPECiAtiST WOODS HOLE, MASS. ARTHUR GOWEE GLADIOLUS SPECIALIST Meadowvale Farm HAS UNDER CULTIVATION OVER lOO ACRES COMPRISING The Best Mixtures, Collections and Named Varieties in Existence. Write f>f) rates or other vaiietieK. write. GILBERT H. WILD, SARGOXIC, MO , PEONIES $6.00 to $10.00 per 100 EDWARD SWAYNE WEST CHESTER PA. HORTICULTURE VOL IV OCTOBER 27, 1906 NO. 17 Published "Weehly by HORTICULTURE PUBLISHING CO. 11 Hamilton Place, Boston, Mass. Telephone. Oxford 292 WM. J. STE:"WART. Editor and Manager SUBSCRIPTION FRICE One Year, in advance . To Foreign Countries Single Copies $i.oo 2.0O •OS 9 ADVERTISING KATES. NET Per Inch, 30 inches to pagb . . .00 Full Page 24.00 On Yearly Contract — 52 consecutive times — per inch, .70. per page . 20.00 COPVRiaHT, 1906. BY HORTICULTURE PUB. CO. Entered .ts second-class matter December 8. 1904, at the Post Office at Boston, Mass., under the Act of Congress of March 3, 1879. CONTENTS OF THIS ISSUE Page. FRONTISPIECE— Hibistus syriatus Meehanii STANHOPEA OCULATA— James Hutchinson— Illus. . . 439 BRITISH HORTICULTURE— \V. H. Adsett 439 EARLY CHRYSANTHEMUMS IN LONDON— C. Har- man Payne 440 ROSE OF SHARON— Warren J. Chandler 440 SPORT FROM CHRYSANTHEMUM YELLOW EATON — Illustrated 441 OBITUARY R. J. Mendenhall, E. L. White. C. F. Thompson.. 441 NEWS OF THE CLUBS AND SOCIETIES Horticultural Society of Chicago 442 Elberon Horticultural Society 442 Chrysanthemum Society of America 442 Columbus Florists' Club 442 Society of American Florists 442 Massachusetts Horticultural Society 442 St. Louis Florists' Club.... 442 Detroit Florist Club 442 Huntington Horticultural and Agricultural Society 443 Chicago Florists' Club 443 Page. NEWS OF THE CLUBS AND SOCIETIES (Continued). Coming Flower Shows 443 SEED TRADE TOPICS 445 Philadelphia Bulb Trade Notes 444 CUT FLOWER MARKET REPORTS Boston, Buffalo, Chicago, Columbus, Detroit, Indi- anapolis, Louisville, New York, Philadelphia, Washington ....,.,... 447 MISCELLANEOUS '*' "" Chicago News Notes 441 Detroit Doings 441 Memorial to Dean Hole 441 Twin City Notes 444 Chrysanthemum Comoleta — Illustrated 444 News Notes 444 Catalogues Received 444 San Francisco Notes 453 During Recess 453 Fire Record 453 Greenhouses Building and Projected 454 List of Patents 454 LOCAL REPRESENTATIVES BUFFALO, N. Y.— E. C. Brucker. 385-87 Ellicott St. CLEVELAND, C— A. L. Hutchins, 2220 East 74th St. COLUMBUS. O— M. B. Faxon, 246 Oak St. CINCINNATI, O.— Frank W. Ball, Walnut Hills. DETROIT, MICH.— Frank Danzer, 1487 Fifteenth St. INDIANAPOLIS, IND.— George B. Wiegand, 1610 N. Illinois St. 1.0UISVILLE, KY.— F. L. Schuiz, Jr., 1325 Cherokee Rd. MONTREAL. — William Cooper, 338 St. James St. NEWPORT, R. 1. — David Mcintosh, Ledge Road. PHILADELPHIA, PA. — George C. Watson, Dobson BIdg., 9th and Market St. SAN FRANCISCO, CAL. — Luther Monnette, 866 Isabella St., Oakland, Cal. TOLEDO. 0. — J. L. Schiller, 929 Prouty Ave. WASHINGTON. D. C. — James J. Harty, 14th and H Streets, N. W. 438 HORTICULTURE October 27, 1906 Established 1924 BRIOGEMAN'S SEED WAREHOUSE RICKARDS BROS., Pk We have a very fine strain of CYCLAMEN Giant Pink, White, Dark Red, White and Red, and Special Mixed Price per pkt. 100 seeds $1.00, per 1000 seeds $8.00 37 East 19th Street, near Broadway, NEW YORK Telephone 4235 Qramercy Send for 1906 Catalogfue FARQUHAR'S Famous Cyglaivien The Finest Crown Farquhar's Giant \Vhite Farquhar's Giant Pink Farquhar's Giant Blood Red Farquliar's Giant Crimson And twel>e others Farquliar's Columbian Prize Mixed Per 1000 Seeds $10 Per 100 Seeds $1.25 Per pkt. 75c. R. & J. FARQUHAR & GO. 6 & 7 S MORKET STREET, BOSTO.^ QUALITY I^AI BEMD »0B OATALOdUE. ARTHUR T. BODDINQTON :«4t WMt 14th St., New Tork. MAKERS Of PURE CULTURE TISSUE COLUMBIA, ALSSKfl, BOHEMIA iViUSHROOM = SPAWN = fresh Spawn Always on hand. WRITE FOR PRICES. COCHRAN MUSHROOM & SPAWN CO. 91 I CHEMICAL BLDQ. ST. LOUIS, MO Burpee's Seeds PHILADELPHIA Blue List ol Wholesale Prices mailed only to those who plant for profit. TRUE IRISH SHAMROCK SEED New Crop Seeds Just Received Plant Soon If You Wish Good Strong Plants By Harch 17th PRICE 1-8 oz. s.oggi^lds 50c W, W, RAWSON & CO, 5 Union St., Boston, Massm Narcissus Paper White Grand 100 90c.; 1000 $8.50 Von Sion Double Nose, 100 $2.00; 1000 $18 50 Narcissus Selected, 100 $1.35; 1000 $11.50 Freesias, Frencli, ( Large Buibs) 75c. 100; $6. CO 1000 W. Elliott &, Sons 20I FULTON ST., N. Y. FOR PROMPT SHIPMEM — FULL LINE High Grade Dutch Bulbs Joseph Breck & Sons Corp. 4;-54 NO. MARKET ST., BOSION, MASS. Seed Trade only BARENBRUG, BURGERS & CO. ARNHEH, HOLLAND, and PHILADELPHIA, U.S.A. Wholesale growers and exporters of CRESTED DOGSTAIL, FIORIN, SWEET VERNAL and all FAINCY GRASSES Sole Agent for U. S. and Canadn, Q. C. WATSON Oobson Bldg.,9th& Market Sts.,PHILA. Who will be glad to send samples and prices on application. GIVE SATISFACTION C AULIFLOWER s^ A B B A C E Vick's Bulbs Hyacinths, Tulips, Crocus, Daffodils, Lilies. A large- and v.iric-d assortment. Send for our Catalogue. James Vick's Sons, Rochester, N. Y. THOS. J. GREY & CO. Fre^h Flower, Farm aixl Garden See^y, /^^^ Early Chrysanthemums in London The National Chrysanlhcmum Society lield its an- nual exhibition of early varieties on the 3rd and 4th October last. Although somewhat less in extent than that of last year it was interesting in many points of view. Besides the ordinary classes for cut blooms there were manv exhibits showing the use of this popular flower for table decoration, for vases, baskets, etc. There was the usual sight of cut blooms on boards, such as we see at the ordinary November shows, but the real value of the early chrysanthomuin lies in its decorative value and not in its use as a mere exhibition specimen bloom. Many of the bunches and vases of chrysanthemums had come from plants grown in the open ground. They were well colored, freely grown, medium sized flowers that are most acceptable at this season of the year. In whites La Parisienne, Parisiana, Mytchett Wliite, Eoi dcs Blancs, Market White and Queen of the Earlies were numerous. Yellows were well represented all over the show bv Horace ^klartin, Champ d'Or, Carrie, Gus- tave Wermig, Miss B. :\[iller, and other well known sorts, while here and there richness was added to many of the exhibits by varieties of higher tones in bronzes, purples and crimsons, such as crimson Marie ilasse. Beacon, Perle Eose, Goaeher's Crimson, Nina Blick, Nellie Blake, I^ Pactole, :SImc. Marie Masse, Ernest Baltet and many more. Some of the specialists, such as H. J. Jones and Wil- liam Wells, put up fine groups arranged in a most artistic style in which l)ig bloom culture was very con- Sun, Nivose, Merstham Yello^^-; Mrs. F. J. Duck. Mrs. G. Heaume, Miss Phyllis Chistardcn, British Empire, Mrs. A. T. Miller, an immense white, Mrs. W. Knox (grand), Arthur du Cros, to say nothing of many others similar in build. Single and double begonias were exhibited in large numbers and also dahlias of all sections. Tlie peony- flowered dahlias staged by Hobbies, limited, seemed to attract much attention. They are huge, broad-petalled varieties of great brilliancy of color. Baron de Grancy is a fine white. Dr. Van Gorkem flesh pink, Germania a vivid crimson. Queen Wilhelmina pure white, Duke Henry purple crimson, Gloiry of Baarn pale lilac rose. One of the most dazzling of this type was the deep red- dish crimson Sr. de Gustave Douzon. Carnations also figured at the show, a nice collection being set up by T. S. Ware & Co., and also by Hugh Low & Co. There were many^ other exhibitors. A Japanese gentleman, Mr. H. Yoshida, brother to the Secretary of the Japanese Horticultural Society at Tokio, was present and in returning thanks to the toast of the visitors paid homage to the skill of English cultivators of his national flower, which he considered had reached a high degree of perfection in England. Rose of Sharon (Hibiscus syriacus) See Frontispiece. A more highly prized shrub than the Eose of Sharon or Althffia, would be hard to find. It blooms at a pe- riod when few shrubs are in flower, and the diversity of color in the various varieties makes it possible to use them in large quantities, even in limited plantings. Not only do they produce good effect as specimens or in the slirubbory liorders, but used as a hedge they are extremely pretty. They thrive in almost any fair soil, preferring, however, good garden loam. No shrub re- sponds more readily to trimming. This should be done in the winter. Though there are many kinds, the following can espe- cially 1)0 recommended : Bicolor : White with a crim- son centre. Boule do Feu : A showy, violet-red variety. C'arnea plena : Double white shaded and striped pink. Comte de Flandre: Double dark red, — not so full. Due de Brabant: Double red shading pink. Elegantis- sima: White with a crimson centre; full double flow- ers. Jeanne d' Arc, double and slightly quilled, is the only pure white typo that is double. Lady Stanley: A pretty double white, shading to deep crimson. Leo- jioldi : Flesh shaded to rose with crimson centre ; double. Paeonajflora : Cerise; semi-double. Spcciosa: Doulde, blush. Totus albus: Single pure white. New varieties. Coelstis : A beautiful single variety having flowers of a true blue, no trace of purple, and thoy do not fade to a magenta as many do. Tliis is a Frencli variety and merits recommendation. Mcehanii : This new variety has come to stay. It has many good points to recommend it. In the first place its pretty variegated leaves arc quite distinct and do not revert to the green, as many variegated-leaved jilants do. The flowers are one of its chief rccom- spicuous. We noted some grand examples of October mcndations. The common variegated-leaved hibiscus Ijears buds which, liowever, never expand. This new type bears large single flowers of a satiny lavender color, and the contrast produced by these againrt the variegated foliage can hardly be overdrawn. It was in- troduced for (lie first time this season and has a good future. October 27, 1906 HORTICULTURE 441 A NOTABLE SPORT FROM CHRYSANTHEMUM YELLOW EATON. OBITUARY. R. J. Mendenhall. R. J. Mendenhall, the piointi- tlorist of Minneapolis, passed a\v;iy nu Fri- da.v morning, Oct. 19, at tii.' family residence on Stevens avenue. Mr. .Mendenhall erected the first sreen- houses in Minneapolis some forty years ago, and for years had the most successful business in the norlhwest. In late years, owing to ill health, he rented his greenhouses; and it is with- in the past year that he has sold the greenhouse material and decided to quit the business. He has been one of the trustees of the Lakewood Ceme- tery Association from the beginning, and he has from the start made a strong effort to make Lakewood Ceme- tery the beautiful place that it now is. In 1862 he became city treasurf-r and president of the State Bank of .Minne- apolis, and later served as secretary and treasurer of the Board of Educa- tion. Many of the florists in Minne- apolis today first worked for Mr. Men- denhall, and later branched out for themselves. He was a member at one time of the S. A. F., and also of the Minnesota Horticultural Society, but in late years ill health caused him to lessen his interest in these things. Mr. Mendenhall was a member of the Orthodox Friends, and from the "Quaker Church," with which he has ever been identified, the burial serv- ices were held at 2.30 o'clock Sunday afternoon. The florists of the city sent a beautiful design of American Beauties and carnations. He's gone — the oldest northwest florist — and in the procession march they all. E. L. White. Edward L. White, for many years a florist in the Bedford district. New York, died on Oct. IS at the advanced age of 9.3. C. F. Thompson. Charles F. Thompson of the firm ot Thompson Bros., East Haddam, Conn., died on October 19, at the age of 51. THE LATE DEAN HOLE. A memorial to the late Dean Hole was dedicated by the Bishop of Rochester in the cathedral of that city on the 29th ult. The memorial Is in the form of a recumbent figure of the late Dean in statuary marble. He is represented in his robes with eyes closed and hands clasped, and at his feet is a wreath of his favorite rosrs. Mr. F. W. Pomeroy, A. R. A., is the sculptor of the memorial, which rests upon an altar base of alabaster de- signed by Mr. C. Hodgson Fowler. F. S. A. — The Gardeners' Chronicle. O;:- tober 6, 1906. Bulletin No. 2 has been issued from the office of the Massachusetts Moth Superintendent, Mr. A. H. Kirkland. It is intended for the guidance of cities and towns and individual citi- zens in the work of suppression of the two destructive insects — the gypsy and brown-tail moths and a perusal i>f its contents is recommended to everyone who would be well informed as to the essential facts concerning these two notorious pests. The report is profusely illustrated. Our illustration shows .lohn A. Macrae's deep yellow sport from Yel- low Eaton cho'santhemum which, when shown in Boston last year, scored 90 points in the C. S. A. scale. Its form, as the picture shows is in the way of Major Bonnaffon, closely incurved, the petals longer pointed than in that well known variety. The color is much brighter and deeper than that of Yellow Eaton. The E. G. Hill Company has purchased the larger part of the stock and the variety will be disseminated jointly next spring by the E. G. Hill Com- pany and the originator and will be lor sale also by S. S. Skidelsky. Its good growing qualities have been well proven this year and some superb flowers will be shown but as it is strictly a late variety it is doubt- ful if blooms can be got ready for the large exhibitions although great efforts are being made to that end. The first flowers were cut last year on November 25. CHICAGO NEWS NOTES. Carnati,)n Aristocrat is making a most flattering success for so early in the season. The Chicago Carnation Company are almost overwhelmed by the call for the blooms at fancy prices. Mr. Washburn, of Bassett & Wash- burn, is authority for the statement that the prices for chrysanthemums are this year much larger than in pre- vious years, up to the present dat^. and that 'f they hold out as they have begun this will be a record-breaking year. The Foley Manufacturing Company have under construction a new plant of much larger size and with increased facilities for their output which is finding a rapidly growing demand, both east and west. W. J. Smyth's retail siore has been undergoing an extensive overhauling, and now presents a most attractive ap- pearance, exterior and interior. P. J. Hauswirth has been obliged to return temporarily to his old quarters in Congres.s street during the comple- tion of the new addition to the Audi- torura Annex, where Mr. Hauswirth will have a palatial outfit. DETROIT DOINGS. Gust Knoch of Woodmere who worked up quite a trade by raising water hyacinths in a pond on his grounds lost all these plants through the refuse water of the local gas cam- pany entering his pond. He promptly started a suit against the Detroit Gas & Light Co., and a jury in Judge .Murphy's court awarded him $800 damages. Mr. Thomas Brow who has nearly completed a fourth house, recently injured his knee severely through a fall from a scaffold. Frequent visits by fellow members from the florists' club make this misfortune easier for him. 442 HORTICULTURE October 27, 190t; NEWS OF THE CLUBS AND SOCIETIES HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY OF CHICAGO. Prepai-aticns for the great exhibi- tion of Nov. 6-n, 190(1, are going for- ward satisfactorily. Posters are ready for distribution. The pictorial subject is a smiling female profile peering out from a group of huge chrysanthemum blooms. The garden and lecture fea- tures which were so well received last" year, are being exploited, and this part of the show is expected to excite great interest among the public. A revised premium list has been prepared and is ready for mailing. Material additions have been made to the list of premiums for floral arrange- ments by the retailers, and numerous entries are assured. Much attention is being given to the equipment of the Information Bureau, so that every op- portunity for information on any point which the public may seek may be afforded. It is proposed to estab- lish a "private gardeners' day" as a special feature. ELBERON HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY. A meeting of this society was held on Oct. 1.5, when two new members were elected. Amongst the exhibits shown were a very fine vase of Richmond roses by Peter Murray; a vase of carnations l)y A. Bauer, and a vase of cosmos by A. Grieb. W. D. Robertson exhibited a dish of sweet potatoes, variety Yellow Yam. The following officers were elected for the ensuing year: President. W. D. Robertson; vice-president, Henry Wood; treasurer, James Kennedy; secretary, George Masson; asst. secre- tary, Fred Dettlinger; and will be in- stalled at the November meeting. GEORGE MASSON, Sec'y. CHRYSANTHEMUM SOCIETY OF AMERICA. Work of the Committees. Chicago, Oct. 13th.— Chrysanthe- mum President Loubet; creamy white, exhibited by the E. G. Hill Co., Rich- mond, Ind. Scored 86 points, exhibi- tion scale. New York, Oct. 20th.— Chrysanthe- mum President Loubet; creamy white, exhibited by the E. G. Hill Co. Scored 90 points, exhibition scale. New York, Oct. 20th.— Mary God- frey; yellow, .Jap. incurved, exhibited by C. H. Totty, Madison, N. J. Scored 85 points, commercial scale. New York, Oct. 20th.— Mrs. A. J. Miller; pure white. .lapanese, exhi- bited by C. H. Totty. Scared 87 points, commercial scale. Cincinnati, Oct. 20. — Chrysanthemum Director Gerard; yellow, Jap-reflexed, exhibited by the E. G. Hill Co. Scored 87 points, commercial scale. Cincinnati, Oct. 20. — Chrysanthemum Fusee; light yellow Jap, exhibited by the E. G. Hill Co. Scored 85 points, commercial scale. Cincinnati, Oct. 20.— No. 3.3.05, Comoleta; clear bright yellow, ex- hibited .by Nathan Smith & Son, .\drain, Mich. Scored 88 points, com- mercial scale, DAVID FRASER, Secretary. COLUMBUS FLORISTS' CLUB. The annual meeting of the club was held last Tuesday evening. President Stephens was in the chair, and all the other officers were present, as well as the largest attendance in a very long time. The result of the election was as follows: President, Sherman F. Stephens; vice-president, Robert A. Currie; recording secretary, James McKellar; treasurer, Jacob Reichart; sergeant-at-arms, John H. Williams; tru.stees. Albert Knopf, Gustave Dr.)- liish, Guy H. Wcodrow, George Bau- raan and John Brust. Immediately after the election, the reports of the various outstanding committees were in ord(. r. Vice-President Currie ex- pressed himself as very much pleased with the splendid gardens entered by the school children, in competition for the sweepstake prizes. So varied an 1 attractive were the entries that it was necessary in fairness to award two ad ditional prizes; eight schools were .•epresented. A goodly number of hyacinth, tulip, crocus and narcissus bulbs have been sent to ten schools with more to follow. It was voted to change our regular meeting nights from the first and third to the second and fourth Tuesdays of each month. The chrysanthemum show will be held Nov. 1.'!^ at our new rooms in the Brent building. The schediile of prizes has been distributed; and Messrs. M. B. Faxon. William Graff and Richard Sinclair made committee on awards. Messr.s. Faxon and Graff Brothers have also offered special prizes; R. A. Currie was appointed manager of the exhibi- tion. As practically all our growers have signified their intention of tak- ing part, a very interesting show is assured. This chrysanthemum show will bring our members together for their first meeting in the new rooms, where every convenience, including a piano, has been provided. An active and busy winter is before our club. SOCIETY OF AMERICAN FLORISTS AND ORNAMENTAL HORTI- CULTURISTS. Department of Plant Registration. The Conard & Jones Company, West Grove, Pa., submit for registration the following: Rosa rugosa magniflca, (Rugosa X Victor Hugo). Habit vigorous; flow- ers 5 inches in diameter, double, color bright crimson; foliage resembles rugosa. Canna Meteor. Foliage green; flow- ers, large, deep crimson, in enormous trusses; height 5 feet. Canna New York. Seedling No. 1549, flower true orchid form, un- usually thick petals; foliage veined and splashed with bronze; height, 6 to 7 feet. C. G. Roebling, Trenton, N. J., sub- mits for registration Laelio-Cattleya Washington A. Roebling 2nd, (Laelia harpophylla x Cattleya granulosa. Flower bright yellow, with pink on lip, bulbs slender, ten inches long, double-leaved; leaves one and one- half inches broad and eight Inches long. WM. J. STEWART, Secretary. MASSACHUSETTS HORTICUL- TURAL SOCIETY. The annual chrysanthemum exhibi- tion of the Massachusetts Horticul- tural Society will be held at Horticul- tural Hall, Boston, on Nov. 2, 3 and 4. This is the society's greatest show of the year and it is expected that the display of this Queen of Autumn flower on this occasion will surpass in mag- nificence any previous exhibition. In addition to chrysanthemums there will be a fine showing of other flower- ing plants, orchids, fruits and vege- tables. A special feature will be the com- petition for decorated dinner tables, for which three large prizes are of- fered, as follows: First, $75 and a silver gilt medal; 2d, $50 and a silver medal; 3d, $35 and a bronze medal. Band concerts will be given every afternoon and evening from 3 to 5 and 7.:;o to 9.30. The exhibition will open Friday at 2 o'clock, continuing Satur- day and Sunday from 10 a. m. to 111 p. m. WM. P. RICH. Secretary. ST. LOUIS FLORISTS' CLUB. The oflScers of the St. Louis Florists' Club held a special meeting at the Hotel Rozier on Monday night to ar- range for the chrysanthemum show which will be held in the club rooms at the next meeting, Nov. 8, at 2 o'clock. Fifty dollars in prizes will be offered for pink, white and yellow, also for best specimen plant, any color. Talk also drifted on holding a public exhibition next year; this if sanctioned by the club at the next meeting, will exceed any previous efforts. A program was also mapped out for the entertainment of the members during the winter months. The trustees will have entire charge of these affairs; by this the meeting will be made attrac- tive and the attendance greatly in- creased. The meeting was attended by all the officers from President Irish down. DETROIT FLORIST CLUB. The club held a very well attended meeting in its new home on the 17th inst. The tnain attractions were a paper by J. F. Sullivan on the violet cultivation in Rhinebeck, N. Y., and -Mr. Hunter's paper on shrubs and herbaceous plants. Mr. Sullivan has just recently spent a couple of weeks in Rhinebeck for the purpose of get- ting any possible clues as to the suc- cessful growing of violets. It seemed a good place to find the reason why it is that our section is falling so far behind in the successful growing of this so very important commercial flower. Mr. Sullivan showed con- clusively that the atmospheric and soil conditions are the primary reasons for the success of our fellow workers at Rhinebeck. .Mr. Hunter's paper on shrubs and herbaceous plants focussed the en- tire attention of those present. Its many suggestions as to propagation, cultivation and finally planting out of shrubs and herbaceous plants were very valuable. It was an evening well spent and highly appreciated as such. October 27, 1906 horticulture: 443 S. S. PENNOCK-MEEHAN CO. ONCIDIUM, $2.50 ana $3.00 CHRYSANTHEMUMS: FORMOSUM white), 40c. Medium, $l.50 and $2.00 CATTLEYAS, 50c. Fancy, $3.00 and $4-.00 VALLEY, $3-00 and $4 00 THE^L"o°RVlT¥fel PHILADELPHIA 1608 to 1618 Ludlow St. store closes 8 p. m. 91 HUNTINGTON HORTICULTURAL AND AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY. The exhibition given on Sept. 20 by this society at Huntington. L. I., weus lonsidered the best they ever held. A line collection of palms from the con- servatories of August Heckscher. Adolph Alius, gardener, decorated the hall. Henry A. Dreer had an attrac- tive collection of aquatics. The dis- play of vegetables was particularly good. One of the most interesting ex- hibits in this class was from the Long Island Railroad experiment farm at Wading River, which a year ago was a scrub oak waste; now, under the skilful management of H. B. Fullertou. it is a productive garden. The work was undertaken by the railroad peo- ple to show what could be done with the so-called waste lands of Long Island. A. H. FUNNELL, Secretary. I CHICAGO FLORISTS' CLUB. The Florists' Club held its regular monthly meeting Oct. 11. with Presi- (ient Hauswirth in the chair. The at- tendance was unusually large. Offi- cers for the ensuing year were nom- inated as follows: H. N. Bruns. presi- dent; Leonard Kill, vice-president; Edgar Saunders, treasurer; L. H. Winterson, recording secretary; Henry Klunder, financial secretary. Flower show matters occupied most attention, and if one may judge from the en- thusiasm shown this will be the great- est exhibition ever held in Chicago. A banquet to be held Nov. S was de- cided upon. This will take place Thursday of show week, and a com- mittee consisting of A. G. Simmons, Henry Klunder and F. F. Benthey were appointed to make preparations for this affair. COMING FLOWER SHOWS. New Haven Horticultural Society, Music Hall. New Haven, Ct., Nov. 6-8. Maryland State Horticultural So- ciety, December 5, 6, Baltimore. Md. Tarrj-town Horticultural Society, Music Hall, Tarrytown. N. Y.. Oct. 30- Nov. 1. Dobbs Ferry Horticultural Society, Town Hall, Dobbs Ferry, N. Y., Nov. 9-10. New Jersey Floricultural Society, November 5, 6, in the hall of the Woman's Club, East Orange. Phipps Conservatory, West Park, Allegheny, Pa., opens Nov. 4. Chrys- anthemums, orchids, begonias. TTnited Bay Shore Horticultural So- ciety. Carleton Opera House, Bay Shore, N. Y., changed to Nov. 1-3. Nassau County Horticultural So- ciety, October 31 and November 1, at Pembroke Hall, Glen Cove, L. I. W. M. Lindsay of Birmingham. .\la., has added another to the hand- somely equipped florist stores of the South, and had a formal opening on October 17, made memorable with music and souvenirs Richard Eichling, formerly with W. Rehra. has taken the position of man- ager of the branch store of J. A. Schin- dler & Co.. 8:33 Canal street. New Or- leans. SAMUEL MURRAY Florist Coates House Conservatory lOir BROADWAY, KANSAS CITY, MO Both 'Phon«» 2670 Mafn FRED C. WEBER FLORIST OLIVE STREET ^i« LUUlo, I'lUi Established 1873 Lone Distance Fbone Bell LindeU A7& Geo. H. Cooke FLORIST Connecticut Avenue and L Street WASHINOTON. D. C. WASHINGTON, D. C. "";,fo^iiis'° Q U D E ' S Theodore Miller FLORIST long Dl^nce Phones: Bell, Forest 56; Kinloch, Delmar 201 4832 Delmar Boul. ST. LOIMS, MO. LILIEST~JAPANESE PLANTS BAMBOO STAKES The Yokohama Nursery Co., Ltd. 31 Barclay Street, New York 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 anj part of the United States, Canada, and an principal cities of Enrope. Order* transferred or entrusted by the trade to our selection for delivery on steam- ships or elsewhere recelre special attention. Telephone Calls, 340 and 34 T 38th St. Cable Address, ALEXCOHHELL YOUNG & NUGENT 42 West 28 St., NEW YORK "FLOWERS BY TELEGRAPH" JOHN BREITMEYER'S — SONS^= Cor. Miami and (iratiot Aves. DETROIT, MICH. Artistic Designs . . . High Grade Cut Blooms We cover all Michigan poinU and good •ection* of Ohio, Indiana and Canada E "^ I^ E> S Flowers or Design Work DELIVERED IN ALBANY AND VICINITY ON TELEGRAPHIC ORDER. 11 NORTH PEARL ST., ALBANY, NY. 444 HORTICULTURE, October 27, 190G GENTLEMEN: You can now get finest LILY OF THE VALLEY our EXCELLENTA in original cases of five hundred pips, the best and strongest in the market, so that you can order a small quantity any time in the season whenever you need it. We expect much demand for these small cases Lily of the Valley, and as we will have only 500 cases on hand with which to try this nov- elty, we advise you to send your order saon, stating at different dates on which you would want cases sent you. If you are not known to us please send cash with order and deduct 3%. If you are not entirely satisfied you can return the Valley at our expense. Price per original case of 500 finest Lily of the Valley EXCELLANTA $7.00. Yours very truly, JOHN SCHEEPERS & CO., 2-6 Old Slip ANNOUNCEIVIENT We have opene'i a WHOLES&LE COMMISSION FLORISTS' DEPARTMENT in addition to our regular wholesale EVEKCIREENS and FLORISTS' SUPPLIES CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED HENRY M. ROBINSON & CO. 8, II and 15 Province Street and 9 Chapman Place, L.D. Telephone, riain 2618 BOSTON, MASS. TWIN CITY NOTES. The East High School are making nice plantings of shrubs under the di- rection of Park Supt. Theo. Wirth. Henry Kusik has moved from 121 Western avenue to 69 Western avenue. Mr. Kusik is progressive and up-to- date. H. W. Raach is the proprietor of a new business. Cut flowers and plants; same is carried on in one of the stora rooms of the West Hotel. The Lakewood Cemetery Associa- tion are making improvements along several lines, among them the grading of some low ground, and a portion of this bridged with a fine stone arch. Ornamental plantings will be made and the whole will be a decided im- provement in this beautiful cemetery. NEWS NOTES. Harry Kelley has recently opened a flower store at Pemberton Square. Boston. The C. A. Dahl Co. of Atlanta, Ga.. have in their new rooms in the Cand- ler Building an ani.siic and beautiful establishment. J. E. Bonsall has again secured pos- session of the greenhouses on Garfield avenue. Salem, Ohio, and will carry on a wholesale and retail business. John J. Johnston of Providence, R. L, was sustained by the Court in the suit for ejectment brought against him by the owners of the building he occupies, as he has a yearly tenancy. John Lewis Child.s of Floral Park, N. Y., who has recently purchased a tract of land in Suffolk County, is awaiting the decision of the railroad company in regard to giving him a station on the property before making extensive developments which he has in mind. The glass area of the new green- houses of the E. G. Hill Co.. Rich- mond, Ind., on the west side of the city, is 100,000 feet. One house will be devoted to sweet peas for the Christ- mas market, and large space will be given to carnations. The transfer of the present plant to the new site will be gradual, and it is estimated that the moving proeess will cover a period of ten years. CHRYSANTHEMUM COMOLETA. The accompanying cut shows one of the most promising of the chrysan- themum introductions of Nathan Smith & Sons for the coming season. Comoleta is the name of this sturdy l)right yellow variety, which scored ,S8 points at Cincinnati on October 20, r:inf;. PHILADELPHIA BULB TRADE NOTES. That .\lay-ll(iweriiig tulips are still a popular subject is evident from the big demand again this season. Not halt enough have been ordered. Lilium Henryi and Superbum are two items sought after. The horticul- tural press is to blame. It is one of those tangents for which no man can account Once in a while they do talk about things that can be had. Narcissus poeticus, for instance. Orders for lots of twenty-five thousand for naturaliz- ing are nothing uncommon nowadays in that connection. Good. It's a fine thing and there is plenty of it around. Hyacinths are scarce this year. Last year it wa.s tulips. But it is early yet. In a week or two we expect to see the biggest kind of a scramble for every kind of hardy bulbous flower. Tulips will be scarce inside of a couple of weeks. Also scillas, snowdrops, cro- cuses and a host of other hardy things. CATALOGUES RECEIVED. Pittsl)iii-j; Florists' Exchange, 15 Diamond square, Pittsbur.g, Pa. List of florists' wire designs and general supplies for retailers' use. Try them. O. H. Weber of Sault Ste. Marie, Mich., has bought the Egerton green- houses and store. BUY WHITMANI THE RECORD BREAKER FERN IT HAS NO COMPETITOR PlanU in 2>i inch poU, $25 per 100: $200 per 1000 Fine Specimens in 5-inch poti, $1 each; 6-infh, $1 .SO each: 8-inch. $5 H. H. BARROWS & SON, Whitman, Mass. October 27, 1906 « O R T 1 C U L T U R E 445 300,000 NARCISSUS 300,000 c'^^ «??u-''^^ ^^'"' ^T°° '"'"i: "'=''■ ^■"'=''^"' ^'"g'-^ ^•"ielies mixed, .nduding surh varieties =, Goldeo Spur, Emperor, Empress. S.r Watk.n, Henry Irving, Trumpet Major, Pr.nceps, Horsfieldii, etc. Just the kind for planting outside for Spring Blooming f&f 1000-»^.00; r»e'i- 0«se «000 - m: to.oo STUMPP (SL WALTER CO.. - 50 Barclay Street, NEW YORK Seed Trade Topics The pure food law enacted at the last session of Congress appears to be a pretty drastic measure as interpreted by Secretary Wilson. If the Govern- ment inspectors do their duty, the public can feel reasonably a.-^sured of fairly pure food products. The de- velopment of the coming industry has reached such proportions that nearly all food products are now put up in glass or tins, and seedsmen are direct- ly interested by the fact that they fur- nish the seed for practically all of the vegetables packed. It will interest them to know that the products of the seeds they furnish will be pure and wholesome. It should be the aim of the seedsmen to improve and perfect those varieties used by canners. to the end that the best possible results may be obtained. Co-operation between the seedsmen and the canners should be sought, for the better the product the larger will be the consumption, and the larger the demand for seeds. While goods of inferior quality may often be packed from the best and purest strains of seeds, yet the fact cannot be questioned that the quality of the seed is a most important factor. Most of the leading canners — those who feel a justifiable and hone.st pride in their goods — are willing to pay for high grade seeds, and any seedsman who can demonstrate that he has strains of superior quality can get a higher price than he can for ordinary stocks. This should be an incentive to bring their stocks to the highest possible degree of perfection, and it will indeed he strange if the more en- terprising seedsmen do not appreciate this fact and act accordingly. They should, and indeed they do. take as much pride in the purity and excel- lence of their seeds as the canners do in their product. The many friends of Mr. J. E. Northrup. will be happy to learn that he is in a fair way to recover his long lost health. For several years Mr. Northup's health has been very un- satisfactory and for the past two years at least has caused his friends grave anxiety. His physician now assures him that in a few months he will be as well and strong as ever. It is reported that the recent heavy snows in the west have damaged sugar corn more or less, but the damage will have to be pretty serious to cause any alarm. Rape seed is said to be in very short supply this year, but this will not cause many seedsmen to lie awake o'nights. We learn from Columbus. Ohio, that tomato seed will be a short crop. The Livingston Seed Company estimate that they have secured about half an average crop of seed. The shortage is due to so much wet weather during ,Iuly and August, which by interfering with fertilization caused very little fruit to oCt early in the season. After DOUBLE SWEET SCENTED PEONIES PLANT NOW SelcctcJ Koots with .? to 5 Eyes trom a .spleniHd collection 0 sotd at do/en rate; 25 ut 1 0<) rate CHINENSIS VARIETIES l\ Per Per Each Doz. loo White . . . iTi 2.00 in.OO Mixed— all colors 20 12/'. 7.00 Per Each Doz loo Pink Shades ir. 5;i.r>iiS8 w Red .... 2.". l.fO ji.Qi P^eONY OPFi;;iNALIS— The 'old-fashioned Pa:ony,*' flow. enns about two wcelcs earlier than the ChineDsis vaiicty, with large, fragrant double flowers, the " Rubra" or crian>on being of the most popular of th s spec es for cutting. Rubra— Brilliant glowing crimson, 20c. each, Sl.oo per d 7.,$7,0'tp'r 100. Rosea — Bright losv pink 2'ic. e^ch, $t..'>i) p:r doz . $li 00 per LOO, Alba— Blush-whitc, 'J'k:. each, SL'.OU per doz., $15.00 P-t 1 ii. Send far our c .miieie P.-i-.ONV' I.fST Of Named Sorts — Begonias, Olo-xioias and Japan Lil> Bulbs, due to arrive c uly fii November. Write for [)ri,:cs. JOHNSON SEED CO., 217 Market St., Philadelphia, Pa. Herbert W. Johnson, of the late firm of Johnson & Stokes. President CYCLAMEN SEED MICHELL'S CIANT STRAIN loo lOOO Seeds Seeds GIANT WHITE T5c ««.00 GIANT PINK 76c 6 00 GIANT KED 75f 6 00 GIONT WHITE with RED E>E. • TSc 6.00 GI.ANT MIXKD all colors dOe 5.00 HENRY F. MICHELL CO., '"'* Asparagus Plumosus Nanus NEW CROP GREENHOUSE GROWN ion Seeds (iO<: 500 " SJ.25 1000 " 4. CO Our latest Fall Catalogue of Bulbs, Seeds and Seasonable Supplies now ready. HARKET STRRET, PHILAnELPHIA, PA. FLOWER SEED SPECIALIST? . . . H. E. FiSKE Seed Co. Is now open for business. BULBS In quantity selected in Holland from grow- ers of long experience In the growing of Bulbs for our markets. Excellent Bulbs Excellent Show Room Call and See Us 12 and 18 Faneiiil Hall S(|iiare, Boston H. E. FISKE SEED CO. PANSIES International, tine strain: English Prize, ' Parisian, finely variegated and shaded: also Giant Trimardeau, al' colors and striped; also Odier. beautifully spotted. $3.00 per lOoo; 50c per too, by mail. F.^A. BftLLER, Blooinington. III. .Tu!y the Iruits set better, and the frost holding off so late helped very much. Tomato seed of good quality will certainly be good property in 1907. David A. Dean, well known in the seed trade, has taken a position with W. W. Rawson & Co. of Boston. Mr. ,T. K. M. L. Farquhar returned from his European trip Wednesday, Oct. 24. on the steamer Ivernia. The firm of Rennie & Pino of Provi- dence, R. I., has been dissolved by mutual consent. Lilium Longiflorum ICO lo-i loo lOOO 7Ic)9in $5 IX) $«I10 8 to 111 ill. $7.(KI $68.(10 Also many of tho leading sorts of Hyacinths Julips and Narcissus Pandanus utilis Fresh seeds just received $G. no per lono .seeds. Send for Tr.ide List J.M.THORBURN & CO. 33 Barclay St., through to 38 Park Place NEW YORK SMILAX~PLANTS Strong bushy plants many times cut back, and ready for a sh«t. 2-ln pots $1 00 ptr 100; $9 00 per 1000 3in. pots 2 00 " " 18 OO " " Seedlings from flats ■ . 4.00 " " Ha\e giown sinilax pi tnts for the trade i8 years aod never had finer stock. Samp es to cents. R, KILBOURN, cilnton, N.Y. CeranJums Rooted Cuttings in any quantity after Nov 15, at moderate prices Send for price list ALBERT M. HERR, Lancaster, Pa. Mention Horticulture when you write 446 HORTICULTURE October 27, 19nfi MWWMAAAAAmWWMAAAAAMWWMAWMVWWMmtMAMW The BEST and LARGEST Assortment of Coming into the Philadelphia Market LEO NIESSEN GO. WHOLESALE FLORISTS 1217 Arch St., PHILA. store open from 7 A. M to 8 P. M. ^ FINE SILVER 'CUPS'I and TROPHIES ! For Exhibition Awards, Sporting ? Events, etc. S FINEST ASSORTMENT IN THE COUNTRY FROM THE BEST MANUFACTURERS AND AT LOWEST PRICES. THORNTON BROS., I LAWRENCE, MASS. • Vxa-ctoi AMERICAN BEAUTY and all other Roses CHRYSANTHEMUMS LILY OF THE VALLEY CARNATIONS WELCH BROS. 226 Devonshire St , BOSTON, MASS. •«« AUTUMN FOLIAGE CHRYSANTHEMUMS W. E. McKISSICK Wholesale Florist 1221 Filbert St., PHILADELPHIA PITTSBURG FLORISTS' EXCHANGE 217.219-221-223 Dimnond St. PITTSBURG, PA. LargesC Wholesale House Between New York and Chicago. BOSTON FLORIST LEHER GO. Manufacturers of FLORISTS* LETTERS | This nooden box nicely stained and Tarnished, 18x30x12. made in two sec- tions, one for eat-li size letter, given away with first order of 600 letters Block Letters, iH or 3 inch si7c per too, $2. Script Letters, 3. Fastener with each letter or word. Used by leading florists cveryu-here and for sale by all wholesale flori.sLs and supply dealers N. f . McCarthy, Manager 66 Pearl Street, BOSTON, MASS. Look through the Buyers' Directory and Ready Reference Guide. You will find some good offers there also. CUT FLOWER BOXESi EDWARDS FOLDING BOX CO MANUFACTURERS PHILADELPHIA. PA. / EVERYTHING SEASONABLE IN P ^ CUT FLOWERS* 5 EDWARD REID. ^tf,!?,',?" 1 • m6 Ransle.id Steel. PH 1 L.^DELPHI A V *\ sum Oloua 8 P. M. * 51 WABASH AVE., CHICAGO CUT FLOWERS Western Headquarters for Choice Orchids 51 WabaSh AV., ChiCagO, 111. Valley Violets and all Cut Flowers '" "^tinf tdTertisen. mcBttoa HorUcaita.-t WHOLESALE FLOWER MARKETS TRADE PRICES — Per 100— TO DEALERS ONLY CHICAGO October Ml ST. Loms Uctobcr aa PHILA. October aa BOSTOH October 35 ROSES Am. Beauty, Fan. & Sp Extra No. I •* Lower grades Bndc& 'Maid— Fan. & Sp " Ordinar>* Golden Gate, Fancy " Ordinary Liberty, Fancy ' Ordinary Richmond, Fancy " Ordinary - ICaiserin,Camot, Chatenay, Fancy. " " " Ordinary CARNATIONS Fancy Ordinary 30.00 15.00 10.00 4.00 5.00 3.00 5.00 3.00 5. 00 3.00 5.00 3.00 5.00 3.00 to to to to to to to to to to to to to to MISCEt-UANEOUS Chr^'sanlhcmumi Cattleya& Lilies VK.Iet.s Lilv of the Valley I >ahlias Tuberoses Mignonette Adianlum Cuncatum *' Croweanum Smilax Asp. tragus Plumosus , strings " " & Sprengeri bunches 3.00 to 1.50 to 15.00 to 3.00 2.00 4.00 2.00 •75 35.00 35.00 25.00 20.00 15.00 I3.0U 800 8.00 4.00 6.00 5.00 4.00 3.00 6.00 5.00 4.00 3.00 6.00 5.00 4.00 2.00 6.00 5.00 4.00 a.oo 6.00 6.00 4.00 3.00 4.00 3.00 2. 00 t.oo 25.00 5.00 50.00 18.00 4.00 3.00 5.00 6.CO 5.00 1.50 r.oo 1.50 13.50 50.00 25.00 50.00 25.00 30.00 30.00 12. 50 6 00 6.00 4.00 6.00 4.00 6.00 4 00 6.00 4.00 8.00 5.00 4.00 2.00 12.50 50.00 100 00 25.00 15.00 12.00 4 00 6.00 2.00 6.00 2.00 6.00 2,00 6.00 2.00 6.00 a. 00 3.00 to 1.50 to 10.00 40.00 15.00 30.0c 30.00 15.00 10.00 Boo 4.00 8. 00 4.00 8.or> 4.00 8.00 4.00 8.00 4.00 4.00 2.00 40.00 50.00 3.00 1.50 3.00 5.00 3.00 1. 00 1. 00 13. 50 35.00 i5.oo 15.00 50.00 50.00 25.00 15.00 8.00 4.00 4.00 1,00 3.00 1.00 3.00 t.oo 3.00 1. 00 3 «> I. CO 1.50 to ■75 to 6.00 40.00 8.00 •35 3.00 t.oo •50 I 00 8.00 35-00 90.00 I9.00 8.00 8.00 4.00 8.00 4.00 8,00 3.00 8.o« 3.00 8.00 3.00 3.C0 »-5o 16.00 50.00 13.00 .60 5.00 .50 9.00 x.oo 1.50 13. 00 50.00 50.00 J.a.BUDL©NG Etoses and Carnations A BpeciaJty.. 37>39 Randolph Street, CHICAGO. WHOLESALE 6B0WER of CUT FLOWERS October 1 SH m; HORTICULTURt 44: ■%^ Wl»>M^W*^» ■■%^M««^«%i^M«^*^#av4WN VICTORY i Strong healthy field grown plants, now ready, 1st size $15.00 per 100; 2d size $12.00 per 100; 3d size $10.00 per 100. A discount for cash with order. GUTTMAN & WEBER, 43 West 28lh St., N. Y. CUT FLOWER MARKET REPORTS Chrysanthemums are com- BOSTON ing on apace and their ef- fect is seen in the general tone of the market, particularly in the case of roses and carnations, which begin now to lag and to accumulate. Lily of the valley has enjoyed a better demand this fall than ever be- fore at a corresponding period. Car- nations, while fairly good as to size of bloom, are usually short stemmed. American Beauty roses are excellent. Other roses only fair as to quality. The first part of the BUFFALO week wais a lively one amongst the trade, many weddings bein.g the main feature. Per- fect Indian summer prevailed. The down-town stores were busy and the department store florists having special sales, report business good. A few warm days brought on the stock too fast, especially roses, which were an over-supply. Chrysanthemums are entering the market, Polly Rose, Glory Pacific, Kolb and Halliday, all of which have been selling well. Beauties are of fine quality, demand lighter than previous week. Violets are improving daily, while lily of the valley, swain- sona, lilies and other stock are in good supply. The last week was a CHICAGO very active one in wholesale circles, the cool weather having a tendency to shorten up the market, particularly in carnations, which have been very dif- ficult to obtain. Beauties and white roses were also scarce, short and me- dium Beauties being almost out of the question. Milder weather at the end, together with the appearance of large quantities of chrysanthemums eased things up considerably by Saturday. A great many chrysanthemums have been used in the numerous store open- ings. Violets and lily of the valley are selling well. The week just closed COLUMBUS has seen the be.st trade in a long time: the overshadowing factor was the annual convention of the American Street and Interurban Railway Asso- ciation. The exhibits at this con- vention were splendid, and every booth was kept radiant with foliage plants, and unlimited quantities of cut flowers. The chrysanthemum season is fairlv on, and great quantities are being sold. This week has brought us Omega, Opah, and Robert Halliday; but as yet anything in a good red is conspicuous by its absence. Carna- tions are still not over plenty, although the quality is better than it was. Roses are in good supply, especially American Beauties. Business in general DETROIT would be much better were it not for the short- age in cut flowers. Chrysanthemums are coming a little more plentifully but still not enough. Roses are greatly improved in quality but are behind in the demand. Carnations are very good for this season of the year but as scarce as gold certificates even if we do come close to the elec- tion time. Violets are beginning to show their small pale faces timidly. A recent frost has INDIANAPOLIS cut off all outdoor flowers, and the re- sult is an advance on all the line. The deficiency is made up by chrysanthe- mums, which are in good supply. Of good carnations there are about half enough to meet the demand. Beauties still lead in quality and demand. Nearly all tea roses are plentiful, with some varieties equal to mid-winter quality. Violets are improving in quality, but are not at all plentiful. Lily of the valley and cattleyas are in fair supply and much used for wed- dings at the present time. Any qua i- tity of an.\ thing in the green goods market is to be had now. Business conditions LOUISVILLE the past week were very satisfactory. Carnations are in good form and are picked up as soon as they appear. Roses are more abundant, as are also chrysanthemums and lilies. Violets and lily of the valley are short in sup- ply. Other stock can be had in good quantities. More than a week of NEW YORK dark weather has pre- vented an over sup- ply of chrysanthemums and priqes rule higher than usual for all good blooms. Lack of sunshine has left Bridesmaid roses without color and a very small proportion of the receip's of this rose is salable at a price. Small roses generalU are too plentiful and too inferior in quality to realize much more than the minimum price. Kil- larney and Chatenay hold up well in quality. American Beauties of the special grade find a ready market, but inferior stock is not wanted. Carna- tions are not in over supply, but the quality does not improve, and prices are not steady. Gardenias, even with the extra supply, are popular with the best trade and command good prices for choice stock. The call for violets is not so keen as last week, and the top price is to be had for small quantities; they are much improved in color and size. A fixed price is not possible where sale of asparagus, particularly Sprengerii, smilax or adiantum is concerned, for the demand is irregular and supply above requirements. Trade conditions PHILADELPHIA continued satis- factory the past week, with the usual volume for the season. Chrysanthemums are now uuire plentiful and have fallen in price but the demand is very good. Roses are getting better right along, l^ichmond, Kaiserin. and Killarney are in good shape and selling well. Lily of the valley is good and moving nicely. Violets are much better quality but none too plenty yet. Orchids are plentiful and good both as to quality and variety. Regardless of bad WASHINGTON weather, the fall trade continues to improve. Chrysanthemums are coming in considerable quantities, the quality thus far being but fair. Roses are improving, very good stock of Ameri- can Beauty. Bride, Bridesmaid, Killar- ney, Richmond and Cardinal being on the market. The prevailing warm and wet weather, if it continues, will; however, have a bad effect on roses and carnations. The latter are now very scarce, due largely to losses in the fields. Further Josses in the houses will cause a carnation famine, unless supplies materialize from some at present unknown source. HARDY CUT FERNS FAMCY DAGGER FIRST QUALITY 70c. per 1000 ALSO DEALER IN CHRISTMAS TREES, Baled Spruce f°' Cemetery Use BOUQUET CREEN, SPHAGNUM MOSS, ETC. L. B. BRACUE, SS Hinsdale, Mass. 448 HORTICULTURE Otlober iiiiii; FRANK MILLANC Wholesale Commission Florist COOGAN BUILDING 66-87 W. 26th Street, NEW YORK TeL 399 Madison Sq. Open 6 a. m. to s P. H. ■%'%'9^>%'%^^^'%^ JOHN 1. RAYNOR Wholesale Commission Florist 5ELLINa AQENT FOR LARGEST GROWERS FORD BROTHERS A full line of Choice Cut Flower *tock for all purpose!, ComprlM* ciery variety grown for New York market, at current prlce5 TEL. 1908 MADISON SQL'ARE 49 W. 28 St., New York City 48 West 28tli Street, NEW YORK A Full Line ol All CUT FLU W ERS TMephone, 3H70 or 3871 Madison Sanare Walter F. Sheridan li'/tolfsate Commission Dealer in CHOICE CUT FLOWERS 39 West 28 fh Street, N-w York Telephone: 3532-3533 Hadison Square Alexander J. Gutfman The WHOLESALE FLORIST of NEW YORK Phone 1664-65 Madison Squafe 43 W. 28th Street HICKS &CRAWBIJCK, Inc. Wholesale Commission Florists and Jobbers in Florist's Supplies 76 AND 78 COURT STREET BROOKLYN, N. Y. HEADQUARTERS FOR NOVELTIES ORCHIDS A SPECIALTY TMB HICMKST GRADE or VALLEY AkWAVa ON HAND GARDENIAS, DAISIES, ROSES AND CARNATIONS JAMES McMANUS,7ss«.dX.42 W.28thSt.. New York M. E> Wholesale Commission Florist CHOICE CUT FLOWERS 57 West 28th St. New York. Special Attention to Shipping Orders Telephones; »aoo, atoi, Madison Square Write for Current Prices J.K.ALLEN 106 W. 28 St., NEW YORK WHOLESALE COMMISSION FLORIST Open 6 a m. Daily Ready to Talk Business with a Good Lily of the Valley and Bulb Grower TELEPHONE 167 MADISON SQ, NEW YORK QUOTATIONS PER 100-TO DEALERS ONLY I Last Half of Week I ending Oct. 20 T906 Roses Am. Beauty, fan and &p. extra. .... No. " Lower grades Bride & 'Maid, fan and sp '* Ordinary Golden Gate, fancy " ordinary Liberty, fancy - ■ ■- " ordinary. .. Richmond, fancy *' ordinary Kai&enn, Carnct, Chatenay, fancy. " " '" ordinary I $.00 to 10. oo to 5.00 to 1.00 to 4.00 to .50 to 4.00 10 .50 to 4.00 to .50 to 4.00 to .50 to 4.00 10 .50 to First Half of Werk beeinning Oct. 22 1906 as-oo I9.00 8.O0 I 3.00 6.00 9. 00 8.00 a. 00 8.00 9.00 8.00 a. 00 6.00 3.00 15.00 to 10.00 to 5.00 to 1. 00 to 4.00 to .50 to 4.00 to .50 to 4.00 to 50 to 4.00 to .50 to 4.00 to .50 to 35.00 la 00 8.00 3.00 6.00 3.00 8.00 2.00 8.00 2.00 8.00 3.00 6.00 3,00 Carnations, Fancy Carnations, Ordinary Chrysanthemums Cattle>as I.Mies Lily ol the Valley » ahtlas Tuberoses niEHonette Adiantum Cuneatum " Croweanum - Smllax Asparagus Plumosus " " & Sprengeri, bunches Last Half of Week ending Oct. 20 1906 3.00 to 1. 00 to 5.00 to 30.00 to 8.00 to I. 00 to to • 10 to .50 to 1. 00 to 8.00 to 15.00 to 10.00 to 4.00 9.00 95.00 40.0c la.oo 3.00 .50 • 75 10.00 35.00 15.00 First Half of Wm«< beginning Get. 22 1906 a.oo to 4.00 r.oo to a. CO 5.00 to 95.00 30.00 to 40.00 8.00 10 n.oo 1. 00 10 10 to 3.00 to .50 to 1. 00 to 8.00 to 15. to to 10.00 to ■50 .75 1.50 10.00 25.00 15.00 ORCHIDS AT ALL SEASONS WM. STUART ALLEN CO. Commission Merchants in Cut Flowers 53 WEST 28TH STREET, NEW YORK TelephoDe 350 .>la>ou .^tjuure Edward C. Horan Wholesale Florist 55 WEST 28th ST. TeL l^l nuiBoa S,. NCW YorR TRAENDLY A S CHENG K WHOLESALE FLORISTS f'urnisb best stock at fail prices all tbe year round SeDd (or qnatations on (all orders Tel. 798.799 Madison Sq. 44 Wcst 28tli Street, New Yofk CIt) Charles Millang 50 West 29th St., New York i.iiy Gut Flowers on Commission A Reliable Place to Consign to or order from Telephone; 3860-3871 Madison Square JULIUS LANG Wholesale Florist Consignments received, sold well uud reiurns made promptly. S3 WEST 30th ST. NEW YORK Telephone, 280 Madison Sq. In writing to Advertisers kindly mention Horticulture October 27, 1906 HORTICULTURE 449 ^NEw'nRn"p' FANCY FERNS $1-00 per lOOO new uitur r-.Ai.Ax «!«*-; «»^ 1000 Discount on Larger Orders GA.LA.X $1.25 per lOOO Let us have your standing order for Fern. Will muke price ri|tht all through season '»- »'"4Hi>™''™'" MichigaD Cut Flower Exchange ""^Z^f" Send for Our Weekly Price List on Cut Flowers JOHN YOUNG WHOLESALE FLORIST Finest American Beauties and Carnations 5 1 West 28 St. - NEW YORK The Reliable Comniission House Richmond Roses and Rich Flowers of all varieties JOS. S. FENRICH now. 28th Street. New York Tel. 324-325 Madison Square Established ■ 1891 BUY FROM jut 1-J SHIP TO /Ylri TEY •*■'*■-« ALFRED H. LAHGJAHR All Choice Cut Flowers In Season 55 West 28th St, New York Telephone 3924 Madison Square. BUY YOUR FLOWERS THROUGH A. MOLTZ Wholesale Florist JB.S7 W, 26th street - - NEW YORK Best Facilities for Supplying you at Lowest Daily Market Prices Tel. 2921>5243 Hadison Square J. B. Murdocii & Co. Wholesale Florista FLORISTS' SUPPLIES 545 Liberty St., PITTSBURG. PA. Long Distance Phone 1435 Court. FOR GOOD PRICES AND CASH RETURNS send your Bowers to Phil. F. Kessler 55 West 26th Street, New York. Telephone 2921 Madison Square. REED ®. KELLER 122 West 2Sth St., ^ew York Florists' Supplies Wc manufacture all our Metal Designs, Baskets. Wire Worit k Novelties and are dealers in Glassware Decorative Greens and florists Requisites. New Crop Galax Leaves SEND WE YOUR ORDERS C. W. CALDWELL, M£nM£r CALAX, VIRGINIA (SUCCESSOR TO BLAIR GROCERY CO.) The KERVAN GO. 20 WEST 27th ST., N. Y. WHOLESALE DEALERS Fresh cul Palmetto i Cycas Palm Leave^, (;,ilax, Leu- cothre, Ferns and Mosses. All Decorating li%ergreen Best Flowers in the Boston Market N. F. MCCARTHY & CO. »4 HAWLEV 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' Supplies and Wire Designs. 382-87 ELLICOTT ST. BUFFALO, N. Y. Give us A trial. We can please you. NEW CROP BRONZE AND GREEN GALAX $1.(10 I'CT I'llKI I'iscouiits OH larger .\es. etc LAUREL FESTOONING, =;c. and 6c. per yard. HENRY M. ROBINSON & Co..*fT,''X'hlV.'Nrarn"lT WHOLESALE FLOWER MARKETS. CI^CINNATI October i6 UKTRulT October 16 PbR 100. "TO DEALERS ONLY. BUFFALO October 22 ROSES Am. Beauty, Fan. and Sp. 30.00 to " Extra 20.00 to " No. 1 I 15-00 to '• Lower grade i 5.00 to Bride and 'Maid-Fan. and Sp ; 5-oo to " Ordinary 3.00 to Golden Gate, Fancy ' 5-oo to * ' Ordinary 3.00 to Liberty, Fancy ; 500 to " Ordinary 1 3-oo to Richmond, Fancy S-^'O "> '• OiOinary ' 3-oo to K.aiscrin,Carnot,Chaienay, Fancy. | 5-o*> t<» • " " Ordinary [ 3 00 to CARNATIONS Fancy *-50 '" Ordinary 75 MISCELLANEOUS Chrysanthemums Cattleyas Lilies 8.00 Lily of the Valley i 3 00 Dahlias ! i-oo Tuberoses ; Mignonette Adi;mtum Cunealum " Croweanum | Smilax I 10.00 Asparagus Plumosus, strings j 40.00 ■' "X: Sprengeri, bunches I 40.00 25.00 30 00 10.00 6.00 4.00 6.00 4.00 6.00 4.00 6.0c 4.00 6 00 4.00 2.00 1. 00 30.00 to 25.00 to 20.00 to 10.00 to 6.00 to 3.00 to 6.00 to 3.00 to 6.00 to 3.00 to 6.0J to 3.00 to 6.00 to 15.00 to 25.00 2.50 1.50 I2.00 50.00 19.50 3.00 7.00 3-00 .50 1-50 9.00 12 50 50.00 i 50,00 ^^.CO 10.00 40.00 30.00 25.00 15 00 8.00 4.00 8.00 4 00 8 to 4.00 8.00 4.00 8.00 { 6.00 3.00 2.00 xo.oo 4.00 3 00 ia.50 4.00 3.00 4.00 1. 00 3. CO 3.00 15.00 30.00 15 03 10.00 3. CO 6.00 3.00 6 00 3,00 7 00 3.00 7.00 3.00 6.00 3.00 9.00 1.50 25.00 25.00 15.00 10 00 8.00 5.00 8. CO 5.00 8.00 5.00 8.0 > 5.00 7.00 6.00 3.00 3.00 6.00 t« 25.00 to S.oo 3.00 I.CO 15.00 4.C0 3.00 1. 00 .50 1,00 12.50 40.00 35 00 I 35.00 1.50 1. 00 1-50 15.00 50 00 eo.OO PITTSBURQ October 34 15.00 to 8.00 to 3.00 lo 4.00 to to 4.00 to 6.00 2.00 6.00 3.00 6.00 3.00 to 300 to I .GO to 35.00 18.00 la.oo 5.00 6.00 300 6.00 3.00 8.00 4.00 8.00 4.00 10.00 4.00 4.00 3. 00 8.00 2.00 1. 00 to 30.00 to to 30.00 to 4.C0 to 3.00 to to -75 1.35 12.51 JO 00 (O.OO I.09 1.50 IS 00 50.00 50.00 Geo. A. Sutherland Co, CUT FLOWERS Florists' Stipplies and Letters 34 HAWLEY STREET - - BOSTON Be it known to ye, our friends, also the Trade in general that on or about the Fir.t of NOVEMBER, A. D., 1906, WE WILL MOVE OUR BUSINtSSinto the very center of the City of Philadelphia, 125 NORTH lOth STREET, above Arch Street Keep your I on the enterprising Florist Supply House of J. STERN & CO.. 1928 GERMANTOWN AVE., PHILADELPHIA 450 HORTICULTURE October 27, 1906 List of Advertisers Page Allen 1. K. 448 Allen Wm. Sluart C0.448 American Nurseiy..-436 Aschmann Godfrey.- '435 Bailer F. A. 445 Barcnbrug, Burgers & Co 438 Barrows H.H. & Son. 444 Baudiscti & Co 435 Bay State Nurseries . ■ 436 Beaven, E. A 453 Berckmans P. J. Co.. 436 Bo436 Watson G. C 438 Weathered Co 456 Weber F.C 443 Weber H.& Sons.... 434 Welch Bros 446 WildG. H 436 Wyman, Windsor H,.436 Yokohama Nurseries. 443 Young John ."449 Young, Thos. Jr 443 Young & Nugent .,..443 Buyer's Directory and Ready Reference Guide READ IT Adrertlsements ander tbla bead, one cent a word. iDitlals count as words. Regular advertisers In thla isaoe are also listed under this classification without charge. Reference to List of AdvertUers will Indicate the respective pages. ADIANTUMS. Henry A. Dreer, Philadelphia. For page see List ot Advertisers. BULBS AND TUBERS — Continued. The F. R. Pierson Co., Tarrytown-ou-Hudson, N. Y. Japan Longlflorums, Candidum, Narcissi, French Bulbs. For page see List of Advertisers. H. E. Flske Co., 12 & 13 Faneull Hall Sq., Koston. Forcing Bulbs. For page see List of Advertisers, Rickards Bros., 37 East 19th St., New York. Forcing Bulbs, For page see List of Advertisers. Johnson Seed Co., 217 Market St., Phlla. High Grade Bulbs. For page see List ot Advertisers. CALLAS. V. n. Hallock & Son, Queens, N. T. Yellow Calla Mrs. Roosevelt. For page see List of Advertisers. Adlantum Hybridnm, fine young plants, 15 for $1, mailed; $5 per 100. Originator's stock. Certificate of Merit S. A. F., 'Oo, A. Ley & Bro., Langdon, D. C. Adlantum Farleyense, 2 1-2-in. strong stuff, for growing on, or for Fern dish, Jlo.OO per 100; $140.00 per 1,000. J, A. Peterson, Westwood, Cincinnati, O. AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENTS. Thos. J. Grey & Co., 32 S. Market 8t, Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. 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. Lenthy & Co., Rosllndale, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. ASPARAGUS. James Crawshaw, 403 Plnlnfleld St., Provi- dence, R. I. Asparagus Crawshawll. For page see List of Advertisers. Asparagus Sprengerl, large, field-grown clumps, $8.00 100. H. W. Vose, Hyde Park, Mass., __^_ Asparagus plumosus nanns and Sprengerl, 2 1-2-ln., $2.50 100, Carl Hagenburger, West Mentor, Ohio. Asparagus plumosus and Sprengerl, fine 2-ln stock, $2.00 100; $18.00 1000. Cash. Lewis Ullrich. Tiffin. Ohio. Aspiiragus 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., BntCalo, N. Y. AZALEAS. Bobblnk & Atkins, Rutherford. N. J. BAMBOO STAKES. Yokohama Nurseries. 31 Barclay St.. N. T. For page see List of Advertisers. BEGONIAS. Begonias Glolre de Lorraine and Turnford Hall propagated from leaf cuttings, $15.00 100; $140.00 1000; 4-ln., $40.00 100. Cash. J. A. Ptterson, Westwood, Cincinnati, O. BOXWOODS. J. H. Troy, New Rochelle, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Bobbink & Atkins, Rutherford, N. J. Is Your Name In The Above List? If Not, Why Not ? BULBS AND TUBERS. Joseph Breck & Sons. 47-54 N. Market St., Boston Dutch Bulbs. For page see List of Advertlsera- J. M Thorburn & 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 o' Advertisers. James Vick's Sons, Rochester, N. Y, For page see List of Advertisers. A. T. Boddlngton, 342 W, 14th St., N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. CARNATIONS. E. H. Pye. Upper Nyack, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Guttman & Weber, New York. Carnation Victory. For page see List of Advertisers. The H, Weber & Sons Co., Oakland, Md. Carnation Mabelle. For page sec List of Advertisers^ S. S. Skidelsky, 824 N. 24th St., Phlla. Rose Pink Enchantress. For page see List of Advertisers. . Thk-ago ruination Co., Jollet, III. For page see List of Advertisers. COLEUS. Doctor Ross 2 1-2 In.. $1.00 dozen, cash. For other fancv and standard sorts write Reoney Bros., West Grove, Pa. CONIFERS. John Waterer & Sons, Ltd., Americas Nursery, Bagshot, Eng. For page see List of Advertisers. CUPS AND TROPHIES. Thornton Bros., Lawrence, Mass. Foi page see List of Advertlstrs, CUT FLOWER BOXES. Folding cut flower boxes, the best made. Write for list. Holton & Hunkel Co., Mll- wnnkee. Wis. Welch Bros., 226 Devonshire St., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. Edwards Foldlng^Box Co., Philadelphia. For page see List of Advertisers. CYCAS STEMS. J. M. Thorburn & Co.. 33 Barclay St., N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. CYCLAMEN SEEDS. R & J. Farquhar & Co., 6 & 7 So. Market St., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. H. F. Michell Co., Philadelphia. For page see List of Advertisers. DAHLIAS. David Herbert & Son, Atco, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. Dahlia bulbs. Field Clumps, fifty varie- ties cheap for cash or will exchange for what you have 1 can use. Prefer Roses, Phlox, Geraniums, etc. Geo. U. Walker, Dahlia Specialist, Dighton, Mass. DECORATIVE PLANTS. A Leuthy & Co . Rosllndale, Mass For p.Tge see List of Advertisers^ Julius Roehrs. Rutherford. N. J. For page see List of Adverttsem. Henry A. Dreer, 714 Chestnut St., Philadelphia. For page see List of Advertisers. DRACAENAS. Henry A. Dreer. Philadelphia. For page see Llst^f Advertisers^ 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. October 27, 1906 HOKTI CULTURE 45L FERNS — Continued. H. H. BaxrowB & Sob, Whitman, Mau. Nephrolepls Wbltmaul. For page see List of Adt'ertiB«ra. H. N. Eaton, So. Sudbury, Mass. Boston Ferns. For page see List of Advertisers. Wm. W. Edgar Co., Waverley, Mass. For page see List of Advertlsera. J. A. Peterson, MeHenry Av., Cincinnati, 0. Boston Ferns. For page see List of Advertisers. Henry A. Dreer, Philadelphia. For page see List of Advertisers. Wm. e. Smith, 61st & Market Sts., Phlla. For page see List of Advertisers. FICUS. Wm. C. Smith, 61st & Market Sts., Phlla. For page see List of Advertisers. FLORAL PHOTOGRAPHS. Floral Photographs. Foley's 226-228 1'2 Bowery, New York. FLORISTS' FERTILIZER. A sample 100-Ib. bag of Blatcbford's Plant Grower and Land Renovator Fer- tilizer only $2.75. It Is composed solely of pure rose growers' bone meal, nitrate of soda, Peruvian guano, sulphate of am- monia, sulphate of potash and gypsum, In the correct proportions. For benches and potting plants, roses, carnations, llUes, mums, etc., it has never been surpassed. Address The Barwell Agricultural Works, Waukegan, Ills. Established at Leicester, England In 1800. Pulverized Manure Co., 31 Union Stock Yards, Chicago. Sheep Manure, Wizard Brand. For page see List of Advertisers. FLORISTS' LETTERS. Boa;oa Florist Letter Co., 84 Hawley St., Boston, Mass. For page see List of AdvertlBerg. U. A. Sutherland Co.. 34 Hawley St., Boston, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. FLORISTS' SUPPLIES. I. H. Robinson & Co.. 8-11 Province St., Boston, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers^ The Kervau Co., ;;0 W. 27th St., N. Y. Decorative Evergreens. For page see List of Advertisers. N. F. McCarthy & Co., 84 Hawley St., Boston, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. B«cd & Keller, 122 W. 23tli St., New Xork. For page see List of Advertisers. J. B. Murdoch & Co., 545 Liberty St. Pittsburg, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. J. Stern & Co.. 1928 Germantown Ave., 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. rhos Vonne. Jr.. 41 W. 28tb St.. NewTork. For page see List of Advertisers. Eyres, 11 N. Pearl St.. Albany, N. Y. For page see I.ii Advertisers. JAPANESE PLANTS. Yokohama Nurseries, 31 Barclay St., N. T. For page see List of Advertisers. KENTIAS^ Godfrey Aschmanu, 1012 Ontario St, Philadelphia. For page see List of Advertisers. Wm. W. Edgar Co., Waverly, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. A. Leuthy & Co., Rosllndale, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. Bobhiuk & Atkins, Rutherford, N. J. 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, Ms. For nnee see List of .Advertisers J. Breltmeyer's lions. Detroit, Mich. " For page see Ll.st 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 i>f AdverTlsere. Gnde Bros. Co., 1214 F St., Washington, U. C. For page see 1. 1st of Advertisers. Eyres, 11 N. Pearl St.. Albany, N. T. For page see List of Advertisers. Young & Nugent. 42 W. 28 St.. New York. For page see List of Ailvertlsers. Mills, the Florist, Jacksonville, FIs. Telegraph or mall orders promptly filled. Long distance telephone connections. Theodore Siillerr^.S.32^Delmar Bvd., St. Louis. Mo. For page see List of Advertisers. LILIUM HARRISII. F. R. Plerson Co.. Tarrvtown on-Hudson. X. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. MOREHEAD RETURN TRAP. Moorehead Mfg Co.. Detroit. Mich. For page see List of A'lvertlsers. MUSHROOM SPAWN. Cochran Mushroom & Spawn Co., 911 Chemical lUdg.. St. Louis. Mo. For page see List nf Advertlflters. Johnson Seed Con^'217"Market St.. Phlla. For page see List of Advertisers. NARCISSI. Warnaar & Co., Sassenhelm. Holland. For page see List of Advertisers. 4*2 HORTICULTURE, October 27, 1906 NARCISSI — Continued. Wm. Elliott & Sous. 201 Fultou St., New - York. For page see List of Advertisers. NICO-FUME. Ky. Tobacco I'roauct Co.. Louisville, Ky. For page see List of Advertisers. NICOTEEN APHIS PUNK. Nicotine Mfg. Co., St. Louis, Mo. NURSERY STOCK. Johu \\;iterer & Sous, Ld.. Amerlcuu Nursery, Bagshot, Eugland. For page see List of Advertisers. , - Bay State Nurseries, N. Abiugton, Mass. For page see List of Advertiser, ORCHIDS. S. S. I'ennocli-Meehan Co., 160«-1618 Ludlow St., Phila. For page see List of Advertisers., ORCHID PLANTS. Lager & Hurrell, Summit, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. Sauder, St. Albans, England. Importers, Exporters, Growers, Hybridists. tor page see List of Advorlisi-rs. Julius Roelirs Co., Rutlierford, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. Carrllo & Baldwin. Seoaucus, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. A Held, 11-19 William St., New York. Orcliids for Spring Delivery. For page see List of Advertisers. PALMS. A. Leuthy & Co., Roslindale, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. Henry A. Dreer, I'liiladelpbia. For page see List of Advertisers. PANDANUS. J. A. Peterson, McHenry Av., Cincinnati, O. Pandanus Veitchll. I'or page see List of Advertisers. PATENTS. Slggers & Siggers, Washington, D. C. For page see List of Advertisers. PEONIES. Gilbert H. Wild, Sarcoxle, Mo. For page see List of Advertisers. Wamaar & Co., Sassenhelm, Holland. For page see List of Advertisers. Edward Swayne, West Chester, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. POINSETTIAS, ARTIFICIAL. N. E. McCarthy & Co., S4 Uawky St., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. POT HANGERS. Pot hangers, Kramer's $1 doz. by exp., 81.2."; by mall. I. N. Kramer & Son, Cedar Rapids, la. PRIMULAS. Baudisch & Co., Union Hill, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. Primula Obc. Grandiflora. 4 iu. pots. $6 per 100. Cash, please. A. Relyea & Son, Ponghkeepsle, N. Y. Primula Obc. Grandiflora. 2-in. pots $3.00 per 100. Edward Allen, Plalnfleld, Conn. PUTTY. Ben]. Hammond, Flshkill on Hudson. N. T. Twemlow's Old English Glazing Putty. RHODODENDRONS. John Waterer & Sons, Ltd., American Nursery, Bagshot, Eng. For page see List of Advertisers. ROSES. M. n. Walsh, Woods Hole. Mass. Hardy Roses, H. T. Roses and Ramblers. For page see List of Advertisers. E. H. Pye, Upper Nyack, N. Y. For page see List ot Advertisers. Henry A. Dreer, Philadelphia. Bahy Rambler. American Beauties, 2-ln.. 555.00; 3-In., $8.00 1000. Cash. J. Henry Bartram, Landsdowne, Pa. ROSES — Continued. Roses. BabT Rambler, the strongest dor- mant stock in the country, $2.j.UU per lUO; 2 1-2 in. pot plants, *7.UU per lUU, $65.00 per lUiK). Brown Bros. Co., I4ochester, N. Y. SEEDS. T. J. Grey & Co., 32 So. Market St. Boston, Mass. Fur 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^ H. F. Michell Co., 1017 Market St. Philadelphia, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. R. & J. Karquhar & Co., Boston, Mass. Grass Seed Mixtures. For page see List of Advertisers. A. T. Boddlngton, 342 W. 14th St., N. Y. For page see List_ of .Advertisers. James Vick's Sons, Rochester, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. W. W. Rawson & Co., 5 Union St., Boston. True Irish Shamrock Seed. For page see List of Advertisers. lljalmar llartmann & Co., 12 Storragade, Copenhagen, Denmark. Cauliflower and Cabbage Seed. For page see List of Advertisers^ G. C. Watson, Dobson Bldg., Phlla. Grass Seeds. For page see List of Advertisers. H7^.~Flske^Seed 'Co^^ 12 and 13 Paneuil Hall Sq., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. Rickards Bros., 37 East 19th St. New York. 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 Y'ards. Chicago. Wizard Brand. For page see List of Advertisers. SHEET MOSS. E. A. Beaven. Evergreen, Ala. For page see List of Advertisers. SMILAX. J. C. Schmidt Co., Bristol, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers E. A. r.eaven, Evergreen, Ala. Southern Smllax. For page see List of Advertisers. SMILAX PLANTS. R. Kllbourn, Clinton, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. SPHAGNUM MOSS. Live Sphagnum moss, orchid peat and orchid baskets always on hand. Lager & Hurrell, Summit. N. J. SPIRAEA. Warnaar & Co., Sassenheim, Holland. For page see List of Advertisers. STEAM TRAP. E. Hlppard, Youngstown, O. For page see List of Advertisers. TOMATO PLANTS. Strong Tomato plants for forcing, $2.00 per 100, cash. Rooney Bros., West Grove, Pa. 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 T,ist of Advertisers. Pierson U-Bar Co.. 1 Madison S^,~N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. ffltehlngs &~Co., 117(rBroadwa.v. N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. John A. Soollay. 73-75 Myrtle Ave., Brooklyn, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Wealhered^o., 46Tnd~48Tiariotr StTTT^rY. For page see List ot .Advertisers. VENTILATING APPARATUS— Con- tinued. 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. Otto Katzenstein & Co., Atlanta, Ga. For page see List of Advertisers. VIOLETS. H. R. Carlton, Willoughby, O. Violet, Gov. Herrick. For page see List of Advertisers. J. C. Schmidt Co., Bristol, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. Charles H. Green, Spencer, Mass. Princess of Wales. For page see List of Advertisers. Princess Violets, strong, field growD plants If45.00 per lOOO, cash. George W. Fullick, Cochituate, Mass. Gov. Herrick Violet, No. 1 shape, 2 1-2-ln. pols. ready to Jjench, $2.00 per doz., $10.00 per 100, $80.00 per 1000. W. A. Calhoun, 3226 Euclid Ave., East Cleveland, Ohio. WIREWORK. Reed & Keller, 122 W. 25th St.. New York. For page see List of .Advertisers. Wlrework. Write for our cutalogne. Holton & Hnnkel Co.. Milwaukee, Wis. V\/HOLESALE FLORISTS. Boston. N. F. McCarthy & Co., 84 Hawley St., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. Geoige~A." Sutherland Co.," 34 Hawlcy StT, Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. Welch Bros., 226 Devonshire St., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. Buffalo. Wm. i«. Kasting, 383-87 Elllcott St., Bnf- falo, N. Y. For page see List ot Advertisers. Chicago. J. A. Budlong, 37 Randolph St., Chicago. For page see List of Advertisers. Chas. W. McKellar, 51 Wabash Av., Chicago. For ptge see List of Advertisers. Pcler Relnberg, 51 Wabash Av., Chicago. For page 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. 2stu 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 YoTk. 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, no West 28th St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Philip F. Kessler, 5.VWr26th St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Julius Lang, 53 West 30th St.. New York. 1 For page see List of Advertisers. A. H. Langjahr, 55 WT"28th St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. JamesTdcManus, 42 W. 28th St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Chas Mil lang, 50West 29tirstTrNew^York. For pace see List of Advertisers. Frank Millang, 55-57~wT~26tir~St., New York. For page see I^t of^ Advertisers. A. MolTzr55-57~W. 26th St., New York. For pige see List of Advei'tisors. John 1. Rliynor. 49 wf 28tirst7rNe^ York. For page see List of Advertisers. October 27, 190G horticulture: 453 ! SOUTHERN WILD SMILAX We are booktng orders now Tor future delivery for Fancy Holly and Beaven's Fadeless Sheet Moss. Writa for Samples. E. A. BEAVEN, Evergreen, Ala. WHOLESALE FLORISTS— Continued New York. W. P. Sheridan, 39 W. 2Sth St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Tracndly & Sctienck, 44 W. 2Sth St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Hicks & Crawbuck. Inc., 76 and 78 Conrt St. Brooklyn, N. Y. For pape see List of Advertisers. John Voiiiig, 51 W. 2Sth 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 Messen CoTl 1217 Arch sEj Phlla- rtelphia, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. The S^ ^S^ Pennock-Meeh'an Co., 1608-18 Ludlow St., Philadelphia. Pa. For page see List of .advertisers. Edward Reid, 1526 Banstead St., Phlladel- phla. Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. Pittsburg. J. B. Murdoch & Co., 545 Liberty St., Pittsburg, Pa. F'or page see List of Advertisers. Pittsburg Florists' Exchange, 228 Diamond St., Pittsburg, Pa. For page see List of Advert Iser.s. New Offers in This Issue. ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS AND SPRENGERI. Scharff Bros.. Ven Wert, Ohio. For page see List of Advertisers. BABY RAMBLERS, AZALEA INDICA F. W. O. Schmitz, Prince Bay. N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. CHRYSANTHEMUM OCTOBER FROST. Nathan Smith & Son, Adrian, Mich. For page see List of Advertisers. GIANT CYCLAMEN SEEDS. Klckards Bros., 37 E. 19th St.. New York. For page see List of Advertisers. LILY OF THE VALLEY EXCEL- LENTA. John Scheepers & Co., 2-ti Old Slip. N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. NARCISSUS. Stumpp & Walter Co.. 50 Barclay St.. N.Y. For page see List of Advertisers. ORCHIDS FOR BEGINNERS. J. A. Manda, 191 Valley Road, W. Orange, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. PANDANUS UTILIS SEEDS. J. M. Thorbiirn & Co.. 33 Barclay St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. PANSIES. F. A. Bailer, Bloomington, 111. For page see List of Advertisers. PEAT. F. J. Scott & Co.. Loyd. N. Y. Box 24. For page see List of Advertisers. PEONIES. Johnson Seed Co., 217 Market St. Phlla. For page see List of Advertisers. SAN FRANCISCO NOTES. At a meetins lield recently in Park Lodge in Golden Gale Park the Pacific Coast Horticultural Society decided to omit holding the annual November flower show, and to substitute for it an exhibition next spring. The election of officers for the next twelve months consumed an hour's time, and then in the adjoining home of the parli su- perintendent, John McLaren, the so- ciety was royally banqueted by the superintendent until a late hour. The officers elected were: President, J. W. Bagge, re-elected; vice-president, F. Sultz; recording secretary, T. F. Tay- lor; financial secretary. J. H. Atlvin- son: treasurer, F. Cleis; librarian. John Thiergasten; usher, H. Plath. "Give Burbanli; a Rest" is the title of editorial comment in a city paper of October 11. It reads this way: "A stormy remonstrance compiled of equal parts of pleading and indignation is on distribution by a sort of volunteer organization de- scribed by its members as 'the friends and relatives of Luther Burbank.' It seems that Mr. Burbank is harvesting a full crop of the penalties of great- ness and its garnering leaves no time to pay attention to the eccentric to- mato of his choice or the boneless cac- tus that he would embrace were not so many curious idiots looking. Now, Mr. Burbank's volunteer 'friends and relatives' desire to protect him from the intrusive sightseers who regard him as the keeper of a museum in which he is himself the chief exhibit. Further, they, the 'friends and rela- tives,' seek to answer by circular some of the ten thousand questions with which they say, in a strange and in- teresting confusion of metaphors, 'the mail bags continually boil and seethe.' " * * * "Give Burbank a rest. Let him pursue in peace the daisy and the peach and the jim dandy, be the of- ficial dry nurse of the blameless potato and the foster-father of the hot and rebellious pepper. 'Tis a fine, con- fused family." DURING RECESS. On the evening of Oct. 23 represent- atives of the Wholesale Florists and the Waban Rose Conservatories had a tilt on the .A.dams Square bowling alleys. Boston, with the following totals: Wholesalers. Reynolds 249 Failon 245 Donovan 265 Campbell 234 OsgOCHl ^^^ 1184 Waban Rose. Donohue White . Laming Hannon 24.'; 237 243 Cartwright _^ 1109 FIRE RECORD. The greenhou.ses of W. E. Wilkins, Holraesburg, Pa., were destroyed by fire on the Ifith. Loss $1000. M. McGuire of Poughkeepsie, N. Y., lost about $:!(I0 through fire, which originated in the boiler house, thought to he incendiary, on the 15th. F. J. Norton of Bucyrus, C. met with a heavy loss on the 15th through a fire which started in a neighbor's barn. Partly covered by insurance. We regret to have to hold until next week the balance of Mr. Velie's in- structive paper on greenhouse con- struction. Other important communi- cations are also held over because of lack of room. WANTS, FOR SALE, ETC. Adverlisements in this column one cent a word, nitials count as words. Cash with order. nfyyMy%/t0ywyyvyy*^/vy*f*f*f*i*'*f*' OllCIIII) GROWER Wanted for prlva:e place in California. One acquainted with the growing and care of all classes of orchids: must be thoroughly competent to lake care of same. Has one assistant. Mu-it be single, sober and Industrious. State former experience, age and salary expected. Address E. Stabler, 5 Lake St., Chicago, 111. POSITIONS WANTED for head garden- ers and assistants; for further informal on applv lo W. W. Rawson & Co.. a Union St., "Boston, Mass. SITUATION WANTED by young man with eighteen years' all-round experience. Coud grower of cut flowers and other stock. Cood wages expected. Good references Address Roses, ear« HORTICULTURE, 11 Hamilton Place, Boston. sriTATION WANTED by single young man as assistant on private place: have considerable cxpcricnci- in greenhouses. . \ddress W. McA., Box. 312. MUlbrook, N. Y. SITUATION WANTED — Private place proferred as head gardener. Married; two children; good reference. A. N., care «■ & J. Farquhar Co.. Boston. SITUATION WANTED by gardener of adenuate exiierience, to take management of pstate with or without greenhouses. ?Vddress H J., care HORTICULTURE, 11 Hamilton place, Boston. ~S^lTUATION WANTED— As private gar- dener on place where there is a rtinge of greenhouses. Best o( references. Over T years In last place Expert rose grower. Mairicd. Address J. J., care UORIICUL- Tl'UE. W.VNTED l>v John H. Taylor, Bay Side, L 1 N. Y..' married man to work In ■•i"enhouses. A line opportunity to learn rose growing. Good wages and home. WANTED — A good, all around man for florist's store, with good reference; wages US.m per week. Apply to Conn. Ave. and L Street. Washington, P. C. ^V\NTED— Experienced florist for hlgli class city store. Apply in person or write to W. H. Traendly, 100 West 17tU Street, New ■i'ork City. ^__^ WANTED— Medium sized second hand hot water boiler. H. W. Vose, Hyde Park. Mass. 454 HORTI CULTURE October 27, 1906 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'FIIME °""::;r" ^^^'^^^""^^^^^^" CHEAPEST. Furnishes the uusr note prices. Most Nicotine for the Money! Pi„t $ i.so r, , . ^ ^ '-' Gallon 5.50 ...nanufactured by... j,^,,^^ jq 5^ THE KENTUCKY TOBACCO PRODUCT CO., Louisville, Ky. 5 Gallons 47.25 PULVERIZED iSHEEP MANURE: STARVED ROSE BUSHES NEVER BLOOM and the succeoiuU 75 cU. poalp&id. ^ HENBT A.DREER, i TU CbMtnat Bl.. Pkll*., P». Sun DRIE.D 1 Cypress 1 fi il! IN tlie U-Bar construction we encase the wooden sash bar with a galvanized steel U-shaped bar, the com- bined members being no larger than the smallest wooden sash bar used in other constructions. Owing to their great strength we are enabled to eliminate all heavy iron rafters and many lateral sup- ports, to place the bars farther apart, permitting the use of glass twenty-four inches wide, while by bending the bars at the eave line and using curved glass at this point we eliminate all cumbersome gutters, plates, posts and other shading members, resulting in a structure of extreme lightness and great strength. The steel covering of the wooden bars eliminating in- terior woodwork with its tendency to decay — the galvan- izing of all steel members preventing rusting — the use of the wooden core bar preventing injurious expansion and contraction of the structure and consequent glass breakage — the method of bedding the glass assuring tightness — the aluminum finish reducing repainting to a minimum — all combine to produce a structure of wonderful durability and low cost of maintenance. Another extract from the introduction to that new catalog — send for it Pierson U-Rar Company, Designers and Builders U-Bar Greenhouses, Metropolitan Building, 4th Avenue and 2;,rd Street, New York. FOR HEATING ANY DESCRIPTION OF BUILDING BY STEAM OR HOT WATER NEW YORK OFFICE III BFTH AVE 7-* FRANKLIN ST BOSTON , BOSTON OFFICE REMOVED TO 188-200 FRANKLIN ST.. COR. PEARL. STANDARD FLOWER POTS Packet! in small crates, easy 10 h^indlc. Price per crate Price per crate 1500 a in. pots in crate $4.88 ISO 710. pots in crate34>3o 1500 aK ** ' 5-35 60 8 " " 3.00 e.oo HAND MADE 10003 " ' 8003H " S.oo 5.80 48 Q in. pots in crate $3 60 43 10 " '* 4.80 34 II " " 3.60 5004 ** 4-50 24 la " " 4.80 3305 " •' 4-51 17 14 " " 4-&0 1446 " '* .16 6 16 " *' 4.50 Standard Flower , . POTS I( your greenhouses are within 500 miles ol the Capii- I, write us, wc can save you money W. H. ERNEST, ?S:h and M Streets, WASHINGTON, D. C. Seed pans, same price as pots. Send for price list of Cylinders for Cut flowers, Hancing Baskets, Lawn \"ascs etc. Ten percent. oHforcasri with ordrr. Address HUnnger Briis.,Pottery,Fort Edward.N.Y. August Rolkeri Sons, Agts., 31 Barclay St., N. T. City. NOW IS THE TIME TO INSURE TOrR GLASS AGAINST DAMAGE I5T HAIL* Kor paniculars addrcsi John O. Emiar, Smddim Rhrmr, M, •/. 456 horticulture: October 27, 1906 ANDi Not the Firm who makes good promises, but the one who makes their prom- ises good. When we tell you our boilers will heat a certain house, they will. If we recommend a certain construction as the one that will give you the best growing conditions — you'll get exactly those conditions There's something in knowing a firm who knows, but there's a good deal more in dealing with them. HITCHINGS AND CO. GREENHOUSE DESIGNERS AND BUILDERS. MaDufticlurTS of Heallnii uDd Vrnlllallnii Appamlus. 1170 Broadway, NEW YORK. AND< littltttftitlftt SUPPOSE YOU HAD THREE HORSES TO DO YOUR WORK at a cost of 50c. each a day to keep, and a good reliable firm came along and offered you a harness that because of its construction enabled two horses to do the work of those three — you wouldn't turn the offer down, that's sure. So much for the horse harness — now a word about our heat harness — the " Burnham '' Boiler — we don't say two boilers will do the work of three, but that for every pound of coal you burn, the " Burnham " will harness up more heat than any greenhouse boiler made.- Lord & Burnham Co. GREENHOUSE DESIGNERS and MANUFACTURERS 1133 BROADWAY, cor. 26th Street, N. Y. Boston B'-anch : 819 Tremont Building The test ol our heat harness is the com- parative hoincss ot cur smoke pipe and the smoke pipe o( the other id- low's boiler. If the Heat doesn't go up chimney, it stays in your boi ei — goes into your greenhouse. Which are you making a business of heating — the chimney or the greenhouse? *ttttttittitti 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 Irads as the mosl durable, easiest working and the all-around satisfactory machine. The Duplex Gutter is gaining all the time, over 1 2,'X»o feet sold thus far this sca^on. Catalogues free. E. HIPPARD, YoDDgstown, Ohio STANDARD PLATE CLASS CO. Manufacturers, Importers and Jobbers AMERICAN AND FRENCH GREENHOUSE GLASS 26-30 Sudbury Street 61=63 Portland Street BOSTON, MASS. SEND FOR CATALOGUE OF SCOLLAY HOT WATER and STEAM BOILERS JOHN A. SCOLLAY 73 and 76 Mjrtle Arenoe BOROUGH OF BROGKLVN, H. IT, UTF LOOK AT - THIS A Steam Trap designed for florists' work — will reduce operating ex<>ensr$ of steam system and pay for itself in no time. Write us. MOREHEAD MFC. CO. 1046 Grand River Ave DETROIT, MICH. i: In a Premier Greenhouse— M good points are combined. There's durability, artistic appearance, ease of erection — and — ease of RE-ereclion. It'a a better house than is tisually built; the price is ONE THIRD of that usually charged. Sent/ for hoolclft Xo. G-^S. Chas. H. Manley, Premier Mfg. Works, St. Johns, Mich. WEATHERED CO/VIPANY BOX 789, NEW YORK GREENHOUSE BUILDING AND HEATING Send for Catalogue 3 ■ i^Hl ■IhI ^^K^". ^^^^2^J6£3i2^^S^tt^^^^^^^^B ( Alt \ All (IN DhHFTAXTK. FlORISrFlANr^MAN, rlJtMcAPE Garden £, €>// // Nami/fon T/ace, Bq/ro//, AfASS. Jcr/pt/on, ^100^ 458 HORTICULTURE, November 3, 190C yillllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllimnill'llllllllllllllllllllllllllljj ivwwwwvvwwvwvuvv«Amv«Mvwwvvvvvvvwwvwvwww« NOW READY Baeter Xiliee Should be potted at once, as Easter is early this year Japan stocks are now arriving, and are in first-class siape JAPAN LONGIFLORUM. . 9 to 1" in. bulbs, case of 2110 bulbs, $15 M. iMiiltiriorum," to 9 in. bulbs, case of 300 bulbs, $15 00. 9 to in in. bulbs, case oJ 200 bulbs, $17.00. Giganteum, 7 to 9 in. bulbs, ca.se of 3O0 bulbs. $18.75. 9 to 10 in. bulbs, case of ■200 bulbs. $21.00. ULIUM CANDIDUM, selected bulbs. $5.00. per irKi. A Few of the Leading Narcissus PAPER WHITE GRANDIFLORA, 11 15, cm, tiiie bulbs, ca.se of ICTi bulbs. $1125. PerlOiin DOUBLE VON SION, first size »9 "0 extra size 12.'in manniioib double-nosed, or top-root, 20.IKI PRINCEPS. early, sint'le, line bulbs ..... 7 Ki GOLDEN SPUR, the favorite single yellow 18 ("i EMPRESS, a Brand bicolor 20 dO ALBA PLENA ODORATA 6 iHi BARRI CONSPICUUS 8.i«i POETICUS. 4 r.ii POETICUS ORNATUS 7.oii WHITE ROMAN HYACINTHS. 12 15 c-m 23 00 i:i.|5 ■•.... 28 1» FREESIA REFRACTA ALBA, finest Bermuda bulbs 7 50 BERMUDA BUTTERCUP OXALIS 7 ." SPANISH IRIS, mixed 2 ..n CALLAS, Exliibilion liulbs, I in. to 254 in. in diameter, $10.00 per hundred. fiE©^ For other bulbs and for smaller quantities, see our Whol'-.sale Price List, in which will be found a full assortment cf ail kinds of bulbs for winter and spring flowering. Send for list if you fiavc not already received one. F. R. PIERSON GO. Jarrytown-on-Hudion, NewYork Holland Roses Having a surplus in hand at our nursery in Holland, we can offer iwo-year H . P. Roses of leading varieties at very low prices. English MANETTI Stocks For Florists and Nurserymen For prices and othtT information, please apply to H. FRANK DARROW 26 Barclay St., NEW YORK Wholesale and Import only iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiir:; I I \ % I • A **BREAD AND BUTTER" CARNATION Cutting one third more than Fair Maid now in the same house. Tested four years. Debutante is the name. Vou can't find a better carnation. Rooted Cuttings ready for delivery after January i, 1907. $10.00 per 100. $95.00 per 1000. All Clean Slock. Order Now. J. W. HOWARD, Somerville, Mass. 3 Lady H. Campbell & California, out of 2^ inr pots. P'ine healthy stock. $2.00 per 100; $10.00 per 1000 Smilax 2'i in. $1.25 perl 00; $ 10.00 per 1000 J. C. Schmidt Co., Bristol, Pa. GOVERNOR HERRICK Origiuatcd and introduced by H. R. CARLTON, Wlllouehby, O. We have the fullowinj^ stock m the fioest condition to plant and now is the time to plant : 25^ inch at $a.oo per doz., $ lo per loo and $75 per looo 4 " " 2.50 '* " 13 " 100 " 75 " 1000 It will pay you. Try It. Order at once. VTOLETS strong Field Grown Clumps PRINCESS OF WALES, $5.00 per 100 CASH WITH ORDERS CHAS. H. GREEN. Spencer, Mass. VIOLETS strong Field Grown Cluinps PRINCESS OF WALES, $5.00 per 100 J. S. SMILEY, West Roxburjr, - Mass. Adiantum Farleyense, finished plants $1-50 to $2.00 each Pandanus Veitchii, 50c $1.00, $1.50 and $2.50 each No better value to be had anywhare. Boston Ferns, (choice specimens) S2.00 each J. A. PETERSON.' FLORIST McHenry Av., Westwood, Cincinnati, 0. FERNS,CRlMSON R4MBLERS,etc. 10,000 fine Ferns, low, stocky planta, Rostons, Pier- sonii, Scotti, .5 and 6-in, pots. M u&t he sold. 2,000 2-year old Crimson Fiambler, 3 to 4-ft.; small canes, $15 per 100. 5,000 Vinca maj, var. Tried Stick, for 4-in., $5 00 per 100: 2 1-2-in., $2 .50 per IQO. 50.000 Shrubs, Vines, Ampelopsis, Veitchii, Honey- suckles, Clematis, Wistarias, Cannas, etc., that must be sold. T,ist Free. BEN J. CON NELL, Florist, West Crove, Pa. ASPARAGUS CRAWSHAWII A beautiful asparagus. SUPERIOR TO ALL OTHERS in manj respects. .Seedlings $3.00 per 100, $25.00 per 1000. Transplanted Seedlings, $5.00 pet 100, $40.00 per 1000. SAMPLE lOc. JAMES CRAWSHAW 403 Plainfield St. PROVIDENCE, R, I. 2oB^ Some giue you quality, some give quan- tity, I give you both ! FICUS 4 = inch, 22 I -2c.; 6 = inch 40c.; Stock Plants, 6(>c.and 7.Sc. FERNS Bostons, 4-inch, 12 I ■2c.; Pans, $1.00, $1.50 and $2.00. PLUMOSUS 3-inch, .Sc; 5 and 6-inch, 10c. William C. Smith 6lst and Market St. PHILADELPHIA, PA. 4fS" No C. 0. D 's. Satisfactory references requ red. or thn casii. Fiue off if remittance accompanies order. ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS Exceptlonallyfine stock from 3-in. pots, $5 00 per 100 Asparap;us Sprengerl From VA-\n. pots, $6,00 per 100 Write for Price on Large Lots SCHARFF BROS., VAN WERT, 0. .?Hy..,..w""I'»',A'>" Boston Ferns. Fine Plants 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 P 5-ln. pots 35c. 6-in. pots 50c. 7-in. pots 65c. Immediate delivery. C.ish with order. H. H. BARROWS & SON, Miitman.Mass. H. N. EATOM SOUIH SUDBURY, MASS November 3, 1906 HORTICULTURE 459 DREER SPECIAL OFFER «S" NEPHROLEPiS WHITMANl— Tho most disliiici ami disinil.lc of the cie.-twd forms of tlic Boston Fern, its great points of nieiit are that it never reverts or shows any plain fronds or parts of fronds, it naturally makes a shapely oompact plant, it is more graceful than any of the other sorts and is a (|uick grower. Wo ofTer strong specimens, beautiful plants in Cinch pots at $1.00 each, smaller plants in 2 J< inch pots $3.6U per dozen; $26. IK] JlIT IIKI. NEPHROLEPIS SCOTTII-A grand lot of bushy, shapoly com- pact plants in fi-incli pots. .">iic. ; 8-inch pans $1.00; and 12-inch jians. $2.iKieacli. ADIANTUM FARLEYENSE— A grand lot of plants in 6-inch pots, $1.1X1 each Smaller Sizes 2% inch pots $1 60 per dozen. $12.(io per 100 '■ 3 " '■ 'i 00 " " lii.iin " " ■' 4 ■' '■ .5.00 ■• " 4l).fcO " '• PANDANUS VEITCHI A nice lot of specimen plants. 6-incli pots, well furnished. 1 1 to 20 inches high, $1.00 each; 7-inch pots, well furnished, 22 ti> 2t inches high, $1.. 50 each. DRACAENA GOLDIEANA— A tine lot of this heautiful. al- ivays rare, variety. 6-incli pots, lo inches high. $I.2.'» each. MARAUTA ROSEA LIHEATA— A fine, hardy, decorative vari- ety, rare and useful, 4-iiich pots 60c. each ; $.5.00 per dozen. r, " " 80c. " 6 00 '■ MARANTA VAWDEH HECKEI— Fine for mantel decorations. 4-inch pots. 30c. each ; .$3 oi> per dozen. ASPIMUM TSUSSEMEHSE— Of this most useful of all Dish Ferns we still have a tine lot of .seedlings in Hats, which if potted up now will still make salable stock for this winter, about 200 plants to a fiat at .?2.0o per Hat. MIXED FERNS-Our usual superior assortment of varieties: 2)4 inch pots. .?:! 6(i per loo; SSOdO per liKm 3 " •' (i.oo " " .5(1 DO " For a full line of Seasonable 5tock, Decorative Plants, Palms, Ferns, Araucarias, Pandanu:i, Hardy Perennials, Bulbs, Seeds, etc., etc., see our quarterly Wholesale List. HENRY A. DREER, 714 Chestnut St., Philadelphia Having just returned from Belgium, I am prepared, afier a personal inspection, to offer to the trade some of ttie finest AZALEAS, PALMS, FERNS, Etc, that can be obtained. Wholesale Price List on application. A. LEUTHY & CO. IMPORTERS and EXPORTERS GROWERS and DEALERS Perkins Street Nurseries, Roslindaie BOSTON, MASS. We Need Room We offer good plants al reasonable prices. DIGITALIS gloxinixllorx... 60c. per 100 VINCA, mi ■ ed, (ro-e white wilh redeye, pure white) 25^ in. pots, $2. 00 per 100 PRIMULA obc.gr.fi., mixed. 2^ in 2.50 per ICO BAUDISCH & CO. Union Hill, Mew Jersey ARAUCARIAS A SPECiALTY. 6000 of the choicest on hand at the following lowest cash prices: Excelsa. sW-in. pots. 34 "ers, lo lo 14 in. higii, 50 to 60 cts., 6-in. pots, 4-6 tiers, 16 to 2a in. high,$ .75,$ I 00 to $1.35 each. Compacta Robusta, vety fine, 6-7 in. pots, $1.25, $1.50, §1,75, fj. 00 each. Glauca, 6-7 in., $1.00, $t.25, $1.50 each, Kentia Forsteriana and Belmoreana, 6-in., 30 to 40 in high, 4 years o'd. $1.00, $1.25 to $1.50; made up, $2.00 each. GODFREY ASCHMANN, 1012 Ontario St.. Philadelphia A Pine Assortment of AZALEAS from small sizes to specimen plants. Also SMALL FERNS and PALMS Write for Prices. WM. W. EDGAR GO. Waverley, Mass. 28 Houses ORCHIDS Imported — Semi-established Established and Fine Hybrids Stove and Greenhouse Plants Inspection invited Correspondence solicited JULIUS ROEHRS CO., Rutherford, N. J. Orchids for Beginners 12 Plants, 12 Varieties, 12 Dollars ORCHIDSSSiN?K!VERv VANOA CdRULEA and DENDROBIUM WAROIANUM LOWII We ijuoic "FKcs per 100 pl.itics CVPRIPEOIUH CALIOSUM We shall have one shipment 111 -,,000 Plants. For delivery Juneor July. Wcshall havethcrare VANOA SANDERIANA and can c|uole prices per single plant or.nquanmy. A. HELD. 11-19 William St.. NEW »ORK ORCHIDS J^nrgrat Jtnportem, Kjrportt-rs, Orotcera amt JliihriflistH itt the JVnrltt Sander, 8t. Albans, England and 235 Broadway, Room I NEW YORK CITY J. A. MANDA 191 Valley Road, West Orange, N.J. ORCH I DS Arrived In Superb Condition Callley.i Dovvinna, C. Cig.is. C. Mnssi.ic. C. Percival- iana, C Speciosissima, C. lahiaia, C. Eldorado, C. sviberba, C Lcopoldii. and many others. Write fur Prices LAGFR & HURREIL, SUMMIT, N. J. ORCHIDS .Arrived in splendid condilion a line iniportatioD of C. nossiic, C. 5peclo5l«siina. C. Kramerianum. C. gigras, riendelll, etc. Also a fine lot of establi.-hcd orchids on hand. GARRLLO & BALDWIN, Secaucus, N.J. ORCHIDS from PHILIPPINES PHAL/ENOPSIS SCHILLERIANA \Vc ate ready to E've niioiations upon plants with I lo 3 leaves, per loo plants, or upon sound plants ' without leaves, per lOO plants, for immediate delivery i o. h. Hamburg. A. HELD, 11-19 William St., NEW YORK 460 HORTICULTURE November 3, 190i3 PLANT HERBACEOUS PERENNIALS NOW fTp o;;^V It'o^k^ We grow about looo species and varieties and make a specially of furnishing complete lists for Formal Garden and Border PlantinC SHADE TREES, EVERGREENS, SHRUBS, ROSES Over One Hundred Acres of Thrifty. Well Grown Stock. Visit Our Nurseries, We will gladly show you through, CoJtipUtc General Catalogue and Price Lists on A pplication. THE BAY STATE NURSERIES ^ni,°jrda^rs=t?^e'?'*'' North Abingfon, Mass. Chrysanthemum | ^ OCTOBER FROST The LARGEST and BEST Early WHITE Stock Scarce Buy Now Are now Booking Orders for Strong Rooted Cuttings, Early Delivery. Until January ist, 1907, $6.00 per 100 Other varieties quoted on application. NATHAN SMITH & SON, ADRIAM, MICH. PRIVET Gilt Edged Stock, 3 to 8 feet HERBACEOUS PERENNIALS FIELD CROWN CLUMPS WRITE FOR TRICKS Valley Farms Nursery Co. BROOKFIELD CENTRE, CONN. VINCA MINOR To clean up a large quarter we offer for a time a splendid thrifty lot of Per liKi Per 10(xi Nice little clumps $ 2.50 $12 00 Heavy clumps 5.00 40.00 Extra heavy clumps 10.00 70.00 Cash with order. Samples at KXi rate. Pack- ingfree.OrderNOW for Fall Delivery while the weather permits freight shipnients. OTTO KATZENSTEIN & CO. ATLANTA, QA. t^" Let us send you our " Trade List of Tree Seeds. It's free. 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 SPECIALIST WOODS HOLE. MASS. DAHLIAS. heties in any quantity; or early spring. Now is the tim« to place your order for bulbs which will insure you setting named va- deiivcry to be made this fall DAVID HERBERT & SON, SucMstors to L. K. Peacock, Inc. A.TCO, >;.j. TREE TUBS Painted with handles and feet made of cypress Size Diameter Sep in 1 13 In. 12 in. $1.50 2 15 " 14 " 1.75 3 16 " 16 " 2.00 4 21 " 18 " 3.50 5 24 " 20 " 4.00 6 25 " 22 " 5.00 STRAW MATS Rye straw and marlin twine, size 6x6 ft., covers two frames, $1.75, $20.00 Doz.j, OB, BURLAP MATS Quilted, lined with waste wool and cotton, 6 x 6 ft., covers two frames, handy mat furniture, $1.50, $14.00 Doz. Sheep Manure All round fertilizer, $1.50, $25.00 ton. 100 lbs. W. ELLIOTT & SONS, 201 Fulton Street, New York. HIBISCUS SYRIACUS MEEHANII WE now offer to the trade our new hardy variegated leaf Hibiscus Syriacus Meehanii. This plant attracted much attention w^hen exhibited at the American Nurserymen's Convention at West Baden* Ind., and American Florists* Exhibition at Asheville, N. C. Foliage beautifully variegated ; never sun-scalds or reverts to the green ; flowers single, very large, satiny lavender; blooms during four months; prices on application. Orders booked now. Catalogues free. P. J. BERCKMANS CO., Inc., Fruitland Nurseries AUGUSTA, QA. John Waterer & Sons, kd^ AMERICAN NURSERY BAGSHOT, ENGLAND have the finest sfock 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. COMPLETE STOCK OF Fine, Strong Herbaceous Plants ORDER NOW EASTERN NURSERIES "ia^rrir„.'"«.".r' PEONIES $6.00 to $10.00 per 100 SPECIMEN NURSERY STOCK Deciduoua Trees and Shrubs, Evergreens. Rhododendrons. Azaleas, over one hundred '100) acres of the choicest varieties. SEND FOR PKlLE I.I--T COTTAGE GARDENS CO. EDWARD SWAYNE Queens, Lone island, - New York 1 WEST CHESTER PA. TO BUYERS Patronize our advertisers, they will treat you right HORTICULTURE VOL IV NOVEMBER 3, 1906 NO. 18 a Published "Weerly by HORTICULTURE PUBLISHING CO. 11 Hamilton Place, Boston. Mass. Telephone. Oxford 292 WM. J. STE"WART. Editor and Managed SUBSCRIPTION FKICE One Year, in advance . To Foreign Countries Single Copies 2.0O .OS ADVERTISING KA.TES. NET Per Inc 11, 30 inches to page . . .00 Full Page 24.00 On Yearly Contract — 52 consecutive TIMES — per INCH, .70. PeR PAGE . 20.00 COPYRIQHT, 1906, BY HORTICULTURE PUB. CO. Eoiered as second-class matter December 8, 1904, at the Po&t Office at Boston, Mass., under the Act of Congress of March 3, 1879. CONTENTS OF THIS ISSUE Page. FRONTISPIECE— Carnation Debutante. ORNAMENTAL CONIFERS— A. Hans 463 THE DAHLIA UNDER GLASS— G. H. Higgins 464 FUNCTIONS OF THE BACTERIA— Anne Dorrance... 465 BANQUET OF THE ROYAL HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY— Illustration 465 PLANT TISSUES— R. W. Curtis 466 STRAWBERRY FORCING— John Heeremans 467 EDITORIAL. Usefulness of the early-flowering chrysanthemum — Need of improvement in packing methods — The spirit of healthy rivalry — Higher salaries in prospect where merited — Get in touch with the public — Menace to the flower shipping trade.... 468 WHOLESOME CHESTNUTS 469 NEWS OF THE CLUBS AND SOCIETIES. Lenox Horticultural Society 470 Newport Horticultural Society 470 Chrysanthemum Society of America 470 St. Louis Exhibition 470 Exhibition at Tarrytown. N. Y 470 New Bedford Horticultural Society 470 National Council of Horticulture 471 St. Louis Florists' Club 471 American Carnation Society 471 Club and Society Notes 471 MELONS UNDER GL^SS— Henry Tolman 471 OBITUARY. Mrs. Geo. Moore — Hans Reck — John Nelson- Lewis Ullrich— J. L. Dillon 472 Page. FORESTRY IN MASSACHUSETTS— Frank Wm. Rane 473 SEED TRADE TOPICS 474 MORE ABOUT FALL GRASS— G. C. Watson 475 CUT FLOWER MARKET REPORTS. Boston, Buffalo, Chicago, Columbus, Indianapolis, Louisville, New York, Philadelphia, Twin Cities 479 Washington 473 GREENHOUSE CONSTRUCTION— J. B. Velie.'. 485 MISCELLANEOUS. Flower Market Dinner 469 Personal 469 Our Frontispiece 469 Asparagus Crawshawii 469 Express Plundering 472 Newport News 472 Chrysanthemum Mrs. Westray Ladd — Illustrated 473 To Make a Successful Convention 473 News Notes 473 Two New Bedford Seedlings — Illustration 473 Belgian Glass 474 Turf and Manure 474 California Notes 476 Minneapolis Plantings 476 Philadelphia Notes 477 Incorporated 477 A Model Flower Store at St. Paul 477 An Auspicious Opening 477 Greenhouses Building and Projected 486 List of Patents 486 LOCAL REPRESENTATIVES BUFFALO, N. Y.— E. C. Brucker, 385-87 Ellicott St. CLEVELAND, 0.— A, L. Hutchins, 2220 East 74th St. COLUMBUS, O. — M. B. Faxon, 246 Oak St. CINCINNATI, O. — Frank W. Ball, Walnut Hills. DETROIT, MICH. — Frank Danzer, 1487 Fifteenth St. INDIANAPOLIS, IND. — George B. Wiegand, 1610 N. Illinois St. LOUISVILLE, KY. — F. L. Schulz. Jr., 1325 Cherokee Rd. MINNEAPOLIS, MINN.— G. L. Skutt, 3800 Bryant Ave. MONTREAL. — William Cooper, 338 St. James St. NEWPORT, R. I. — David Mcintosh, Ledge Road. PHILADELPHIA, PA. — George C. Watson, Dobson BIdg., 9th and Market St. SAN FRANCISCO, CAL. — Luther Monnette, 866 Isabella St., Oakland, Cal. TOLEDO, 0. — J. L. Schiller, 929 Prouty Ave. WASHINGTON, D. C. — James J. Harty, 14th and H Streets, N. W. 462 HORTICULTURE November 1906 300,000 NARCISSUS 300.000 We have 130 cases, 5000 bulbs each. Narcissus Single varieties mixed, including such varieties as Golden Spur, Emperor, Empress, Sir Watkin, Henry Irving, Trumpet Major, Princeps, Horsfieldii, etc. Just the ivind for planting outside for Spring Blooming F'cr lOOO-^^.OO; r>er Case SOOO — SS30.00 STUMPP (EX "WALTER CO., 50 Barclay Street, NEW^ YORK FARQUHAR'S Famous Cyclamen The Finest Crown Farquhar's Giant ^ hite Farquhar's Giant Pink Farquhar's Giant Blood Red Farquhar's Giant Crimson And twel\e others Farquhar's Columbian Prize Mixed Per 1000 Seeds $10 Per 100 Seeds $1.25 Per pkt. 75c. R. & J. FARQUHAR & GO. 6 & 7 S. M4RKET STREET, BOSTON TRUE IRISH SHAMROCK SEED New Crop Seeds Just Received Plant 5ooii If You Wish Good Strong Plants By Harch I7th f^l^ PRICE 1-8 oz. 5,ooo§elds50c W, W, RAWSON & CO, 5 Union St., Boston, Mass. BRIDGEMAN S SEED WAREHOUSE Established 1824 RIGKARD BROS., Props. We have a very tine strain ot CYCLAMEN Giant Pink. White. Dark Red. While and Red. and Special Mixed Trice per pkt. KKl seeds $l.illi, per 11100 seeds, f S.CIH 37 East 19th St., near Broadway, NEW YORK Telephone 4235 Gramercy Send for 1906 Catalogue H. E. FISKE Seed Co. Burpee's Seeds is now open for business. BULBS In qnantlty selected In Holland from grow- ers of long experience In the growing of Bnlbs for onr markets. Excellent Bulbs Excellent Show Room Call and See Us 12 and 13 Faiieiiil Hall Square, Boston H. E. FISKE SEED CO. PHILADELPHIA Blue List of Wholesale Prices mailed only to those who plant for profit. 5eed Trade only BARENBRUG, BURGERS & CO. ARNHEH, HOLLAND, and PHILADELPHIA, U.S.A. Wholesale growers and exporters of CRESTED DOGSTAIL, FIORIN, SWEET VERNAL and all FANCY GRASSES Sole Agent for U. .S. and Canada, G. C. WATSON Dobson Bldg.,9th & Market Sts., PHILA. Who will be glad to send samples and prices on application. QUALITY K\U 8EMD rOB OATAIXXlUE. ARTHUR T. BODDINQTON 34S WMt 14th St., Kew Tork. Have You Read the Advertisements this Week? FOR PROMPT SHIPMENT — FULL LINE High Grade Dutch Bulbs Joseph Breck & Sons Corp. 47-54 NO. MARKET ST., BOSTON. MASS. GIVE SATISFACTION 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 Vick's Bulbs MAKERS of PURE CULTURE TISSUE C0LIIM6IA, AiaSKS, BOHEMW MUSHROOM = SPAWN = Presh Spawn Always on hdnd. WRITE FOR PRICES. COCHRAN MUSHROOM i SPAWN CO. 91 I CHEMICAL BLDG. ST. LOmS. MO. THOS. J. GREY & CO. Fresh Flower, Farm and Garden Seeds. New MnAhroom Spawn. Extra quality — French, Japan and Dutch BulbN. A full line of Agri- cultural Machinery and Repairs 32 South Market St., Boston S£in> FOB CATALOatrs HJALMAR HARTMANN & CO., 12 Stormgade, COPENHAGEN, DENMARK. Comet Tomato Those who force tomatoes sliould give "Comet" a trial. This variety has been the tallc of gardeners around Boston tfie past season. Those who have seen it growing de- clare there's nothing to compare with it. Seed. $5.00 per oz. WILLIAM SIM, Cliftondale, Mass. II HORICUM " KILLS SAN JOSE SCALE Sold l)y the seed dnalers For fine pamphlet, write to HAMMOND'S SLUG SHOT WORKS, FIshklll-on-Hudson, N. Y. November 3, 1906 horticulture: 463 Ornamental Conifers Cuttings are iiuule froin September on in sand in boxes or on benches in low greenhouses, kept cool and shaded till they make callouses when a little bottom heat will help to develop the roots; when well rooted they are put in pots and in frames to be hardened; in both cases they can be planted outside as soon as weather permits; but it is safer to keep them in pots the first year. It is useless to sjiy that the grafts have to be kept clean from all -(vild shoots and, if side-grafted, the stock cut back level with the graft. Seedlings can be started in open ground or in boxes; rarer kinds are better in boxes, as they are easy to handle. The soil must be made very fine and light and seeded in early spring in rows. Sow not too thickly and cover with one-half inch of soil more or less, accord- ing to the size of the seed, and keep shaded. In winter the young seedlings should be covered with leaves to prevent lifting by frost. When sown in boxes the seeds can be sown in February and March in the greenhouses and kept in shaded frames through the summer; in winter they have to be covered to keep the heavy frost out ; in both cases it is better not to transplant before the second year's growth. In the botanical order of Coniferae the fir and pine tribes are most important and contain the noblest trees in the landscape of this country. Firs are divided into three classes: 1. Abies, the true firs, have their seed cones erect, falling apart when ripe. The needles are flat with two more or less accentuated white lines on the under sur- face; they are generally split at the top, in a few only are they pointed. 2. Picea. the spruces, have their cones pendant and persistent. The needles are three or four-edged and pointed. 3. Tsuga, the hemlocks, have their little cones pen- dant and persistent, their needles small and flat. In olden times they used to be called pines, all without distinction; in some places now-a-days firs are called Picea and spruce Abies, but this is wrong. All the world over fir is Abies, spruce is Picea and hemlock is Tsuga. ABIES. (fie). Excepting a few dwarf varieties the fir and all large- growing trees should be planted at least from 15 to 30 feet apart, according to species. They grow generally in any good soil, but a well-drained, moist situation is the best. They are all pyramidal in shape with spread- ing flat branches, the top ones grow more erect, and these when old enough produce the cones. From North America we have A. balsamea, which grows all over the northeast. It is a nice, narrow pyramidal tree when old, but not of very great decorative value when young. There are some blue and other forms found in the mountains, but these have not been multiplied that I know of. A dwarf form that comes from the moun- tains of Now ILunp^^--^^t^ (To be conttnued.) The Dahlia Under Glass The possibilities of the dahlia as a commercial cut flower for the Boston market, has been 'given quite care- ful attention by W. C. Ward of Wollaston, for a number of years. This season he has in his new house a block (if Storm King and another of Kriemhilde. Plants are grown from cuttings taken from his own stock in the field in August. From the propagating bench they are placed in 3 1-2 in. pots and planted in the bench from the pots. Storm King is one of the older varieties of dahlias and evidently has some very desirable character- istics for forcing. Under glass it does not draw and is fully as dwarf and stocky as in the open. It is flower- ing finely at the present time, being cut every other day, producing from one to three large, full, well devel- oped bloojiis on nearly every plant in that time. Kriem- hilde, which ranks as one of the choicest of the newer cactus varieties, is later, just making buds now and will be in full flower after the rush of chrysanthemums is over. The plants of both varieties are thrifty and healthy and promise easy adaptation to forcing con- ditions. Fumigation is necessary and a temperature of 4.5 degrees to 50 degrees at night is considered the proper degree to be maintained, with plenty of air during the day. A system of disbudding is practised which will give a sufficient length of stem without cutting too close to the roots. Mr. Ward's deductions, drawn from observa- tion and reasoning are that the dahlia in the open had only begun to draw on its flowering power when it is cut off by frost, and that it reaches its best development under cool, damp, climatic conditions. That the plant therefore would take kindly to the artificial conditions available in an ordinary greenhouse seemed a reasonable conclusion and that there will be a demand for a large showy fiower to follow the chrysanthemum, may be fairly assumed. • ■ .' yC^^^t^l^^ November 3, 1906 HORTICULTURE 46» Functions of the Bacteria and Origin of Species Editor HoRTicuLTUiiE. My dear Sir: — I have two quotations to present to yon, wliich are very interesting to me and seem worthy of consideration on the part of horticulturists. The first is in Prof. Hilgard's book entitled "Soils" and constitutes tlie third paragraph of page 145. The sec- ond is taken from the inaugural address of Prof. E. Ray Lankester, president of the British Association for the Advancement of Science and was delivered at the August meeting of that body in York. The whole address has been printed in various publications, I make my excerpt from Science for August 24th, 1906, page 228: "Functions of the Bacteria. — While there is still much uncertainty as to the exact functions performed by most of these bacteria in respect to soil-formation and plant growth, there are several kinds whose activity has been proved to be of the utmost importance in one or both directions, it having been shown that when the soil is sterilized either by heat or antiseptic agents, certain essential processes are completely suppressed until the soil is re-infected and the conditions of bacterial life restored." "The observations of de Vries — showing that in culti- vated varieties of plants a new form will sometimes assert itself suddenly and attain a certain period of dominance, though not having been gradually brought into existence by a slow process of selection — have been considered by him and by a good many naturalists, as indicating the way in which new species arise in nature. This sugges- tion is a valuable one if not very novel, but a good deal of observation will have to be made before it can be admitted as really having a wide bearing upon the origin of species. The same is true of those interesting observa- tions which were first made by Mendel, and have been resuscitated and extended with great labor and ingenuity by recent workers, especially in this country by Bateson and his pupils. If it should prove to be true that varieties when crossed do not, in the course of eventual interbreed- ing, produce intermediate forms as hybrids, but that char- acters are either dominant or recessive, and that breeds result having pure unmixed characters — we should, in pro- portion as the Mendelian law is shown to apply to all tis- sues and organs and to a majority of organisms, have before us a very important and determining principle, in all that relates to heredity and variation. It remains, however, to be shown how far the Mendelian phenome- non is general. And it is, of course, admitted on all sides that, even were the Mendelian phenomenon general and raised to the rank of a law of heredity, it would not be subversive of Mr. Darwin's generalizations, but probably tend to the more ready application of them to the explana- tion of many difficult cases of tbe structure and distribu- tion of organisms." Very sincerely yours. /2uuiJ '^<^V>-> ^^^^^d-^i ^ BANi^UK.T GIVKN M Till. ReVM. i L HM ICl LTl K.\l. .SoCIKTV OK LONDUN TO TIIK INTKKSATIONAI. (-..MIltKN. t: ■ 'N lb I'.l!! l.l/.A Tiox AND Cross-bhi;i:ding, August 2, 1906 Tli€ President, Sir Trevor Lawrence in the Chair. 466 HORTICULTURE November 3, 1906 Plant Tissues PART lu previous articles I have classified plant tissues, discussed the three regions of gi'owth in one year old twigs and described the different tissues of which each season's twigs are composed. In the present article I shall trace the development of these tissues and corre- late form with function and in a final article discuss secondary thickening or increase in- diameter from year to year, explain bark development and cork formation and conclude with some recently published records of bud growth in fruit trees. As stated before tlie terminal cap of formative tissue at the growing point produces all the various stem ele- ments of the season's twig except those resulting from the later growth of the cambium tissue in the conduct- ing bundles. The elements of the twig besides the bundles are fundamental tissue and epidermis. The fundamental tissue includes the pith, pithrays, cortex and strengthening tissue. The areas of strengthening tissue such as the bast fibres formed near the bundle or the other long thickwallod cells developed in the cortex or elsewhere in the stem arc simply fundamental tissue later modified as internal protective tissue. The pith, pitliravs and cortex are all quite large cells well filled with protoplasm and provided with thin walls having in some cases many shallow pits. They become larger during their ])eriod of elongation just back of the growing point but later undergo very little differentia- tion. Their function is to conduct and store food, mainly starch. This, in the form of sugar solution, can easily pass through the thin places at the piti and therefore there is no need for such open perforations as are found in the sieve tubes of the phloem. The starch passes down from its plac(> of manufacture in the leaves through the cortex and phloem and is carried inward radially through the pith rays which are elongated in this particular direction. The pith rays convey the starch not only to tlie pith cells but also to the living wood cells of the bundles. The function of these thin walled wood cells is not very well understood at present. In the winter twigs of many trees all these thin walled tissues show the Ijhie iodine test for starch stored here as reserve food lor early spring use. The epidermis undergoes much more differentiation tliian the fundamental tissue. At first they are thin walled but later become modified to function as external protecting tissue and as water storing tissue. The water is held in by the thin lining membrane of proto- plasm and their outerwalls become gi-eatly thickened and cutinized. The chief service of this thickening is to prevent excessive transpiration of water and restrict its passage to the breathing pores or stomates. These openings occur in the c[>idermis of stem and leaf and are guarded l)y elaljorate cells wliich are sensitive to the loss of water. The combined action of the guard cells opens or closes the stomates and thus regulates the evaporation of water from the plant. The stomates also allow the interchange of gases III. necessary for plant respiration fur plants breathe as truly as animals do. The stomates are the breathing pores through which air is admitted to the working tis- sues within. During day time when starch formation is going on in the green parts of the plant the impure carbon dioxide breathed out within the working tissues is at once used up in the manufacture of starch and the additional carbon needed is extracted from the car- Ijon dioxide of the air taken in through the stomates. When such work is going on rapidly there is actually a surplus of oxygen thrown off by the plant. In the day time plants really tend to purify the atmosphere in which they grow. At night when starch is not being formed metabolism, transportation, growth and other vital processes are still going on and the working tissues are taking in oxygen and discarding carbon dioxide. The exhaled carbon dioxide is now a surplus gas within the plant and is passed out into the surrounding air. At night plants tend to make the air impure just as animals do all the time. The development of the fibrovascular bundles begins at the growing point from certain radiating parts of the formative cap called procambium strands, the cells of which are much smaller than those of the surrounding tissue. Some of the procambium cells early become differentiated into the first xylem elements on one side of the procambium strand and the first phloem elements on the other side. The remaining undifferentiated cells between continue to divide longitudinally and consti- tute the cambium. When one of the procambium cells passes over into cambium tissue it divides longitudinally and one part remains nascent, i. e., stays a cambium cell while the other ])art becomes a mother cell of xylem or phloem and may divide and subdivide several times pro- ducing a number of cells. These cells now become dif- ferentiated into )iermanent xylem or phloem elements of the bundle without further division. During the rest of the growing season the cambium continues dividing and forms the later liundle elements, xylem or wood on one side and piiloem or bast (sometimes called inner bark) on the other side. The first phloem elements formed by the procambium at the growing point arc not different from those formed later by the cambium tissue. The function of the sieve tulies of the phlncm is to conduct proteids, i. e., albumi- noid or nitrogenous solutions. These solutions can not readily l)ass through even the thin membranes at the ])its and therefore tlie sieve tubes of the phloem are provided with open perforations in their side and end walls. In the xylem elements, however, there is great differ- ence between those formed first by the procambium and hiter by the cambium. The first formed elements are the large, spiral or annular vessels with a few of the long, thin walled tracheids. The function of these first wood elements is (o conduct the watery soil solutions \ipward through the stem. Their walls must be tlun so as to allow of rapid elongation back of the growing ])oint and yet strong enough to keep the water channels always open. At first the early formed spiral or annu- lar vessels arc uniformly thick walled but when elonga- tion takes place the wall breaks along a weak spiral or annular line, ail except the central layer called the mid- dle lamella. This at first stretches out to aecotnmodate the elongation but may eventually break also. There is thus produced a thin walled vessel with spiral or an annular thickenings which still serve to keep the 6han- November 3, 1906 HORTICULTURE 467 nels open. The next liitnr formed conducting vessels are larger and pitted instead of spiral. The large water conducting vessels are formed only early in tlie season. A cross section of a one-year-old twig- shows them all on the side next the pith farthest from the cambium tissue. All tlic intervening tracheids and wood cells have been formed later and have gradually become thicker walled and smaller in diameter as the close of the growing season approached. These later thicker walled cells undoubtedly functiims as .-trength- ening tissue. The production of water conducting tissue early in the season and strengthening tissue later in the season has been explained by some as a direct adaptation to function. At the beginning of the growing season, whatever that may be, the tender shoots are unfolding and the outer walls of the epidennis have not yet become thickened and cutinized. At this time there is an enor- mous evaporation of moisture from the unprotected plant surfaces. The equililirium must be maintained by rapid and abundant conduction of water upward from the roots. The result is a large pored conductive tissue produced early in the season. Later as the epidermal walls become cutinized evaporation is reduced, the need for rapid water conduction is lessened and smaller pored strengthening tissue is developed. (The next article will conclude the series.) Strawberry Forcing strawberry forcing involves a large amount of work, and careful attention, to be successful, and the culti- vator who is not prepared to put this into it had bet- ter not attempt to force strawberries at all. as the re- sults would be very indifferent. THE START. A good beginning must be made with young plants; this is indispensable. About the beginning of July the strongest runners that are just rooted into the ground must be selected from the strawberry bed. And here let it be observed that young plants throw very much stronger runners than old worn-out plants. Pot these small plants in 3-ineh pots in good loam, and stand them in a shady place for a week or so, on a hard bot- tom. When the roots begin to work through to the sides of the pots they should be stood out in tiie full sunlight. POTTING INTO FRUITING POTS. When the small pots are full of roots no time must be lost in transferring them to 6-inch pots. This is the best size for general purposes, although I have seen good results in 5-inch. The best compost is a good foam inclining to heavy, rather than light; any good rose soil should grow good strawberries. The addition of a little bone-meal will be beneficial. One large crock in the bottom of the pot is sufficient, covered with the rougher portions of the compost. Place the plant in position, so that the crown will be just above the surface, and proceed to pot very firmly with the aid of potting stick. Very firm potting is most essen- tial if the material is in good working condition. SUMMER POSITION FOl! PLANTS AND TREATMENT. When finally potted they should be stood upon a 2ood bottom of cinder ashes in the full sunlight with a space of six inches between the pots. Watering must be carefully done, as the strawberry quickly resents careless watering. A good syringing should be given toward evening of all hot days to keep down red spider and promote a healthy growth. .\11 strawberries for forcing should be in their fruiting pots by the middle of August. Attention to watering, syringing, and keep- ing free from weeds, and stirring the surface soil occa- sionally, constitutes the after treatment through the summer. I am not in favor of giving any feeding during the period of summer growth, as very large plants do not give the best results; the object should be to get a good crown and a sturdy plant. Before very hard frost sets in the plants should be stored in cold frames, with the pots packed well in leaves. The strawberry ]jlant will stand a lot of freez- ing, but this would burst the pots; therefore the neces- sity of storing in frames. COMMENCIXO TO FORCE. About November 1st is soon enough to start the first batch, and if the plants have had some light frosts on them, so much the better. Ripe berries from these may be expected about the end of March, which is just about as early as the average man can get them. A temperature of 45 degrees is about right to commence; when the plants have grown a little it can be increased to 50 degrees night temperature. They must be kept around 50 to 55 degrees until the fruit has set, when it may be increased to GO degrees. As the flowers ex- pand they should be gone over every day with a camel- liair brush to ensure setting, and, of course, syringing must be discontinued at this stage. If a batch of plants is brought in about every three weeks a succession will be maintained. POSITION IN GREENHOUSE. The best position in the greenhouse is a good sunny bench, covered with fine coal ashes. The worst place probably is a shelf hung up to the rafters. The plants on shelves are very awkward to water, and they are not accessible to the syringe, and soon become covered with red spider, and later on mildew. As soon as the flow- er spikes are long enough they should be tied straight up to a small stick and by this method the plants can stand comparatively close together. When enough are set they must be thinned down to six or eight berries to a plant, which is ample, removing everything else in the shape of flowers or unopened flowers. And now we come to one of the most important points in the forcing of the strawberry, from my point of view. From the time the berries are set until the crop is gathered the plants must be well .syringed every fine dav in the early foreiiddii. .Vttacb a spray nozzle to the hose and go over them carefully, even when the fruit is coloring. No harm will be done, and no ber- ries white with mildew (so often the case) will be seen, if this syringing be practiced ]x>rsistently : but instead, the berries come out a bright scarlet color. Judicious waterings of weak manure water and a lit- tle Clay's fertilizer sprinkled on the surface of the soil durint' the swelling of the fruit will be beneficial. It is also advisable to lightly shade the plants during the period of ripening. The old variety Sharpless will take a lot of beating todav as a forcer. /Y-^£AjS^^^j>^^^^*^-^ 468 HORTICULTURE November 3, 190S HORTICULTURE AN ILLUSTRATED JOURNAL DEVOTED TO THE FLORIST, PLANTSMAN, LANDSCAPE GARDENER AND KINDRED INTERESTS HORTICULTURE PUBLISHING CO. II HAMILTON PLACE, BOSTON, MASS. Tilephont. O»fotd 292 WM. J. STEWART, Editor and Hanager Our foreign notes for the past few Usefulness of issues have given us some idea of the the early-flowering jrreat and constantly growing popu- chrysanthemums larity of the early-flowering chrys- anthemums with the public and the florists of London. We believe that an effort to introduce these classes more ])r()iiiinently into the flower markets in this country would lui'ct with much success. Our wholesale growers now give so much better attention to the value of good stems and foliage and careful packing that these early sorts should easily find a wide market in the average season where an awkward gap exists between the latest asters and the general chrysanthemum crop. We note with interest the pro- Need of improvement vision made in one of the for- in packing methods (ijgn chrysanthemum shows for a competitive exhibition of methods ami skill in the packing of cut blooms for market. Tlu' idea has a distinctly practical flavor and might with benefit to all concerned be given an oppor- . tunity at some of our own flower exhibitions. No de- partment of floral work is .so carelessly and unskillfully carried on, yet none is of greater importance, for it matters not how well a flower may be grown, unskillful handling w^ill reduce it to the lowest rank in quick time and all the care given to its production has been worse than wasted. Concern has been expressed over the The spirit of decadence of the old true competitive healthy rivalry ^^pirjt which soilie think they have detected among growers contribut- ing to the floral exhibitions. It is assumed that ex- hibitors are today more interested in the winning of cash prizes than in the mere honor of excelling. This may be locally true in some instances, where commercial growers contribute cut blooms which have a substantial fixed money value in the daily market ; but we see no evidence that it goes any further. In fact, cases have not infre(|uently come to our notice of commercial ex- hibitors whose whole ambition was tlie idea of winning out regardless of the intrinsic value of the jn-ize and of the expense incurred in the effort. We are always pleased to see demonstrations of this spirit of healthy rivalry, for its absence would mean a deplorable halt in real hor- ticultural progress, no matter how successful our shows might be from the standpoint of the box oflice. All signs point to the probability of Higher salaries higher wages for expert gardeners in prospect and growers in the immediate future. where merited Wiiether applied to those employed in a private or a commercial capacity this will prove equally true for, under conditions as they exist now, equal ability is demanded. The prospect is one that will, we believe, be regarded with satisfaction by all those who have the welfare of the profession at heart. No avocation can ever rise to higher level and greater dignity that does not offer some incentive in the way of larger emolument and exalted jwsition to those who are ambitious to excel and have the intelligence and industry to strive for pre-eminence in their calling. High attainments in the gardening line have, heretofore, found but scanty recognition in anything more substan- tial than "the bubble reputation." Conditions now con- duce to something more tangible and we are glad it is so. Those who favor the success of pub- Get in touch lif. floral exhibitions — and this with the public sliould include everyone financially or otherwise interested in the pros- perity of the flower and plant trade — should keep their eye on the Chicago show, which opens on November 6, particularly on that section devoted to the retail florists'^ displays. Judging from the exhibition there last year and the promise of this year the tough problem of bringing the retailers and decorative artists into touch with these important alTairs seems to have been solved in a most practical manner — something that cannot but liring about a tremendous advancement in the art of floral decoration and in the public knowledge and ap- preciation of artistic floral handiwork. It is beyond question that the successful introduction of the methods so effectively put in operation at CJiicago into any com- inunitv large eno\igh to supjKjrt a few floral establish- ments will liring solid returns to the growers and deal- ers of that district, of greater permanent value than can be secured through anv other means. To get the public aroused is the first duty of the florist or nurseryman. The shipping trade in cut flowers && The menace carried on by the commission dealers to the flower i^ the larger business centres has shipping trade been one of the most potent agencies in the extending of greenhouse area for wholesale specialty growing. The loss of the ship- ping trade means that the product which hitherto had found a distant buyer must thereafter find its market at home and the consequent embarrassment of surpluses, derangement of values and stimulation of the spec- ulative or fakir element. In certain of the older markets, the shipping trade, once a power in the maintenance of high prices, has dwindled down to almost nothing and, indeed, in some instances remote communities which at one time were purchas<'rs are now heavy sellers in the very markets uiion which they once depended for their own supply. That other large mar- kets now prosperous shipping centres must eventually face similar conditions seems inevitable. Reports from sections south and west that have been large consum.er8 of material from north and east indicate an awakening to local possibilities that promises better for the green- house builder than for the wholesale shipper, in the near future. This being the case it is up to the large grower and the flower slii[)per to consider well what can be done to conserve their own interests and hold as long as pos- sible this business which has been directly and indirectly so remunerative to them and advantageous to their local market. November 3, 1906 HORTICULTURE 469 WHOLESOME CHESTNUTS. Many growers whose greenhouses are entirely devoted to specialties have or think they have no time to bother with anything else. No dmibt many of them are right in their fonclusions, especially those having establishments of enormous size, but there are others who might some time find it profitable to have some side line or subsidiary branch connected with the business. For instance if there is available vacant land adjacent there are many things that will in the near future be in demand that might be profitably grown thereon, and the help necessary at one season could be utilized at an- other in a different branch without any confusion. The various trees and shrubs, both evergreen and deciduous, are, if all signs fail not, to be in an increasing demand in the years to come. Herb- aceous plants or hardy perennials are planted more and more every season. Hedge plants and material for planting for cover will be more called for in the near future, all of which at pre- vailing prices should prove remuner- ative to the grower. Herbaceous plants are becoming better appreciated by florists as val- uable for their flowers with the result that this season especially there has been an unusually brisk demand for seed of border perennials. Many good things do fully as well when grown from seel the pre- vious fall as established plants that were purchased at a much greater cost. In beginning to grow perennials for their flowers for floral work some thought should first be given to the varioties most likely to prove useful, as the list is very large. Lifting and storing time is now upon us. Keep everything of value; discard things of no merit, because the room they take up in storage and the labor expended on them at other times can be more profitably given to other things. If there is a surplus on hand of anything good it might be easily turned into cash if the owner is only enterprising enough to let it be known through the press. There is but little chance that the man In need of what you have to dispose of will come around in an express wag- on, with a bulging wallet, to buy it up and cart it away; in the advanced civilization of today better business methods are practised. Thanksgiving Day is not far away. Recently there has been an inclina- tion on the part of the prosperous public to invest a little of what they give thanks for in offerings of plants or flowers to friends in health and in sickness. This custom needs but strenuous encouragement to make it as firmly established as that of Christ- mas and Easter. There are many things that could be worked up into specialties suitable for Thanksgiving offerings, just as there are special things for Christmas and Easter. It looks that slowly but surely chrysanthemums are coming back to occupy the position they all but lost for a time. It will pay any one who has had but little interest in them lately to visit the exhibitions this year and note the varieties now considered the best for utility. Pansies are at all times favorite lit- tle flowers and for winter use are grown now more than they used to be, and lillle wonder when we see the charming baskets made up of them by florists possessing some taste and originality. For winter flowering, if a house is not available for them, there is little reliance on having many flowers, but if a bench even in a cool house oan at all be spared it will be found at the end of the season that the room was not wasted. It is now fully time that bench grown nephrolepis intended to be mar- keted when prices are usually the highest be potted up in order that the plants will at least in a measure be established before they are disposed of, otherwise they will have that un- finished appearance in form and sub- stance decidedly against them when scrutinized by intending buyers. Cut flowers are high in some locali- ties in the early part of every season, but the temptation engendered by a temporary brisk demand at this sea- son should not get the upper hand to such an extent as to induce anyone to ruin stock. Growers of primulas, cinerarias and calceolarias need hardly be told that it is time to have the plants in the greenhouses. All the plants men- tioned are very much alike in at least one particular which growers should never lose sight of, and that is their insistence on rsceiving unstinted nour- ishment in their growing stage. Never let them suffer for pot room until the degree of development desired by the grower has been attained: it their re- quirements in that line are not scru- pulously attend3d to, neither the foliage nor the flowers will be satis- factory. When the plants were in frames, most likely they were shaded, more or less; then, upon their imme- diate occupancy of room in a green- house thev should not be fully ex- posed to the light of the sun for a few days, at least, but after that time, when hardened to the light, they will stand it and thrive. All these plants are also extremely sensitive to any neglect in watering; calceolarias espe- cially so, even going as far as col- lapsing entirely it watering is neglect- ed or carelessly done. Good plants of either of the three referred to are good stock in the hands of the grower, but poor plants — the result, pure and sim- ple, of neglect — are just so much rubbish. PERSONAL. Robert E. Berry is now representing H. Krank Darrow, of New York, on ilu' road. FLOWER MARKET DINNER. On Saturday evening, October 27, occurred the annual dinner of the Boston Co-operative Flower Growers' Association at Young's Hotel. Among the invited guests were the local rep- resentatives of the trade papers, who together with F. P. Mathisoa and otliers made addresses appropriate to the occasion. While the attendance was not as large as on some former occasions the affair was an exceed- ingly pleasant one for the participants. At the business meeting all the old officers were re-elected excepting the filling of one vacancy on the board of directors. The reports of treasurer and secretary were favorable and a dividend of ?5.00 per share was de- clared. Walter Mott has taken a position as travelling representative for Bob- l)ink & Atkins, of Rutherford, N. J. .Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Wiegand, In- dianapolis, have returned from a three months' trip to Honolulu and the Hawaiian Islands. Dr. N. L. Britton has returned from .Jamaica bringing with him over 5,000 specimens of tropical flora for the New York Botanical Gardens. Recent callers at HORTICULTURE'S office, Boston, were: R. E. Berry, representing H. Frank Darrow, New York; R. W. Peterson, of Cincinnati, O. J. K. Allen, the New York whole- sale florist, is a member of the build- ing committee of the Carnegie Li- brary, at Kearney, N. J. The new building was dedicated on October 27. W. H. Waite has resigned his posi- tion as superintendent on Senator Dry- den's estate, and has resumed his old place as superintendent for Mr. Sam- uel Untermeyer at Greystone, Yonkers, N. Y. Mr. and Mrs. Julius Roehrs are on an automobile tour from New York to Newport, R. I., as guests of Mr. Fred Sniythe, the immediate occasion of the holiday being the assumption by Mr. Roehrs of the dignity of grand- father. Robert Angus has resigned his posi- tion as gardener on the Col. Jay estate at Katonah, N. Y., and succeeds Wil- liam Scott as superintendent of the Joseph Eastman estate at Tarrytown. A. L. Marshall succeeds Mr. Angus at the Jay place. OUR FRONTISPIECE. Our frontispiece this week shows a Lawson seedling, raised at J. W. How- ard's greenhouses. Somerville, Mass., four years ago and which is to be dis- seminated this season by Mr. Howard as Debutante. The variety is a splendid grower and profuse bloomer. In color it equals Fiancee or Winsor in the purity of its pink tints; this, with its other good points which are shown in the photograph, has made the (lower a very popular seller. The blooms illustrated are from the or- dinary stock on sale at Mr. Howard's store on October 17. Have You Read the Advertisements this Week? ASPARAGUS CRAWSHAWII. This beautiful new decorative as- paragus has much to recommend it, especially from a growers' point of view. The foliage is of very dark rich green and is much more fluffy and velvety in character than plumosus. It grows rapidly and forms a crown, not rambling over the bed as plumosus does. It is so full and close in habit that strands that have been growing to.gether may be un- wound— each strand making a good string. Every asparagus grower shouW give it a place. 470 horticulture: November 3, 1905 NEWS OF THE CLUBS AND SOCIETIES LENOX HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY. The annual chrysanthemum exhi- bition of the Lenox Horticultural So- ciety took place in the Town Hall, Lenox, Wednesday and Thursday, October 24 and 25. This was hardly as good an exhibition as former years, owing to the lack of cut chrysanthe- mums, which are unusually late this year. The F. R. Pierson Co.'s silver cup offered for chrysanthemums, six varieties, three blooms of each, was won by E. Jenkins, with Morton F. Plant, Beatrice May, Mrs. George Heaume, Mrs. Henry Partridge, W. W. Wells and Glenview. A. T. Bodding- ton's prize, for twenty-four blooms distinct varieties, was also won by E. Jenkins. Chas. H. Totty's prizes, for six blooms on long stems of Beatrice May were won by E. Jenkins first, Thos. Proctor second, and S. Carlquist third. Howard & Morrow's prizes for vase of thirty-six blooms were won by R. Spiers first, A. H. Wingett second, and E. Jenkins third. The other chrysanthemum prizes were won by E. Jenkins, R. Spiers, A. H. Wingett, S. Carlquist, A. J. Loveless, Thos. Procter. J. J. Donahue, D. Dunn and F. Heeremans. Bay State Nursery's prizes, for three specimen plants and one specimen plant, were won by E. Jenkins and R. Spiers. F. Heere- mans was first in the group of miscel- laneous plants arranged for effect, with a superb group, the background of which was made up with three good specimen kentias, two plants of Licuala grandis, some excellent colored cro- tons, Adiantum Farleyense, Begonia rex and Cattleya labiata— the ground of the group was wavy and consisted of Adiantum Farleyense. 1, ilium longi- florum. Cattleya labiata and various stove plants. On each corner was a plant of Chamoedora Arembergiana from w^hich were hung Phala-nopsis amabilis and in the middle was a fine piece of croton Prince of Wales, surrouned by Cattleya labiata, Phala;- nopsis amabilis and lily of the valley. E. Jenkins was second in this class, with a magnificent group also. F. Heeremans put up a good group of orchids on a round table in the mid- dle of the hall. Roses were well shown, Thos. Proctor's Richmond ■were excellent. The principal winners in these classes were Thos. Proctor, E. Jenkins, F. Heeremans, Thos. Page, J. J. Donahue. R. Spiers. A. H. Win- gett, Thos. Dixon and D. D\mn. In the carnation class competition was very close; the winners were the ones above, with E. Dolby. H. P. Wookey and L. W. Acheson added; in E. Dol- by's vase of fifty blooms was an ex- cellent white seedling of his own rais- ing, which promises fair to become a winner. The special prize for collec- tion of eighteen varieties of vegeta- bles was won by E. Jenkins. In the class for twelve varieties of vegetables is where the judges met another prop- osition. Thos. Page was first, S. Carl- quist second and D. Dunn third. First-class certificates were awarded to Lager & Hurrell who staged a nice group of orchids; F. I. Drake of Pitts- field for a bunch of Gov. Herrick vio- lets; James Crawshaw for Asparagus plumosus Crawshawii. The Judges were Messrs. A. Herrington, Chas. H. Totty, W. Duckham of Madison, N. J., and G. H. Hale of Oceanic, N. J. GEORGE FOULSHAM, Secretary. NEWPORT HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY. A meeting of the Newport Horti- cultural Society was held Tuesday evening, October 23, president Mac- Lellan in the chair. After the transac- tion of routine business the president appointed Messrs. James Robertson, Joseph Gibson, and Colin Robertson a committee to judge exhibits at the meeting. The exhibits consisted of nerines and dahlias. The nerines were shown by Andrew J. Pow, gar- dener for Mrs. Cornelius Vanderbilt, and excelled any collection ever seen here, while the quality of the in- dividual flowers was uniformly ex- cellent. Among them were several standard varieties but the greater number were seedlings of Mr. Row's raising. As Mr. Pow had on a previ- ous occasion been awarded the society's silver medal for nerines an award of money was made at this time. Mr. W. J. Watson, gardener for Miss Alice Keteltas, exhibited a seedling cactus dahlia of undoubted merit, especially fine in form and substance. A short, crisp discussion on the question of changing the term of stove plants showed opinion pretty evenly balanced, but the end is not yet. CHRYSANTHEMUM SOCIETY OF AMERICA. Work of the committees; Philadelphia, Oct. 27.— Chrysanthe- mum -Mrs. G. A. Lotz; creamy white, Jap. incurved; exhibited by Gustav A. Lotz, Glen Bumie, Md. Scored 90 |)oinls commercial scale and 89 points exhibition scale. Philadelphia, Oct 27.— Mrs. Westray Ladd; yellow Jap. incurved; exhibited by Edward A. Stroud, Overbrook, Pa. Scored 87 points commercial scale. New York, Oct. 27.— White Sport of Wm. Duckham (white blush tint); exhibited by Chas. H. Totty, Madison, N. J. Scored 90 points commercial scale and 90 points exhibition scale. New York, Oct. 27.— Mamolese L. H. Cochet; pink Jap. incurved; exhibited by the E. G. Hill Co., Richmond, Ind. Scored 85 points exhibition scale. DAVID ERASER, Secretary. ST. LOUIS EXHIBITION. At the Missouri Botanical Garden the annual chrysanthemum show will open Nov. 12 and continue throughout the week. These free exhibitions gen- erally draw immense crowds. Super- intendent H. C. Irish says that the show this year will be greater than ever, as all the specimen plants are in much -finer shape this year than heretofore; all the new varieties will be shown as well as the old ones. These exhibitions are generally held in a big tent just outside of one of the big orchid houses. Messrs. Irish, Pring, Fulgraf and Thompson will have charge and will welcome any of the local and outside fiorists who at- tend. EXHIBITION AT TARRYTOWN, N. Y. The eighth annual exhibition of the Tarrytown Horticultural Society was held on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday of this week at Music Hall, Tarrytown. This annually recurring event is looked upon by experts as one of the finest exhibitions of the year, as to the quality of the material shown, and it draws a large attend- ance of visitors from other gardening centers. This year's exhibition was no exception to the rule. The plants and flowers, their arrangement, and the general effect were all that could be desired and well worthy of a visit. There was a big array of special prizes which lack of space compels us to note as briefly as possible, firsts being taken by Scott Bros., Elmsford Nurseries, Wm. Rockefeller, gardener George Middleton; Giraud Fester, gar- dener E. Jenkins; E. Berolzheimer, gardener D. McFarlane; Mrs. O. B. Jennings, gardener Oscar Carlson; Prof. Osborne, gardener James Donald ; -Mrs. Geo. Lewis, gardener James Bal- lantyne; Winthrop Sargent, gardener F. C. Whitney; Fred Potter, gardener Wm. Roberts; Mrs. .1. B. Trevor, gar- dener Howard Nichols. In Section I, chrysanthemums in pots, there was a very small represen- tation, but in Section II, which com- prised flowering and foliage plants, ferns, etc., the entries were numerous and comprised some excellent material in decorative plants. The winners of first prizes in these classes were: Mrs Trevor. D. H. Weatherbee, gardener F. Milne; Mrs. Lewis; H. M. Flagler, gar- dener Wm. Cowan; Wm. Weidley; Fred Potter, and Henry Siegel, gar- dener T. Atkinson. For chrysanthe- mums grown to single bloom, first prize went to D. C. Oppenheim, gar- dener J. Haworth. Section III was devoted to cut blooms which were shown in large numbers and of splendid finish, the winners be- ing the exhibitors heretofore named, with the addition of E. C. Benedict, gardener R. Allan, and .A. Heckscher, gardener A. Aliens. Section IV. de- voted to roses, and Section V carna- tions from private growers, were filled by practically the same exhib- itors. Section VI, carnations from commercial growers, brought out a splendid vase of Winsor from F. R. Pierson Co. Section VII violets, VIII fruits, IX vegetables, were all well filled with excellent exhibits, mainly from the private gardeners of the neighborhood. The dinner table decorations and miniature flower .gardens, for which special prizes were offered, were to be judged on the second day by a com- mittee of ladies. NEW BEDFORD HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY. Many complimentary remarks have- been showered on this society, by visitors to the exhibition held last month. This society was organized February 2, 1903, and each year has held an annual exhibition in Septem- ber and the principal flower shown; being the dahlia. Every year our ex- November 3, 1906 H OKTICULTURE 471 hibition has been a success, until now we are on a sound financial footing, to say nothing of 2000 Ijuttlos and tables which are owned by this or- ganization. It has been said tliat the arrangements for exhibitors is the best of any, where large collections are shown, as space is set apan. and all bottles filled ready for the flowers. There is no doubt but what a larger variety of this beautiful flower is grown here than in any city in New- England. Those who had occasion to visit the show were impressed with the quality of the flowers shown. Not only are the older varieties i;rown, but some fine seedlings have also been brought out. Joseph C. Forbes, clerk of this society, won the silver medal in IflO.'i at Newiwrt with a ruby cactus dahlia named New]Kirt. This year his Rulh Forbes, a magenta decorative was awarded the silver medal at New Bedford. Frost has now killed nearly all the dahlias, and members are dis- cussing which varieties will lie grown in 1907. NATIONAL COUNCIL OF HORTI- CULTURE. Arrangements have been made for a meeting of the National Council of Horticulture, at Chicago, Friday, No- vember 9, at 10 o'clock A. M. Dele- gates are requested to meet at the flower store of Mr. P. J. Hauswirth, 227 Michigan avenue, and from there will go to a room in the jSiuditorium Annex, where the sessions will be held. Details for the press bureau work for the coming year will be considered and acted upon, together with the mat- ter of holding a National Congress of Horticulture and Horticultural Exhi- bition at the Jamestown Exposition, In 1907. It is expected that a report will be made by Mr. Robert Craig, who is making a personal visit to the Jamestown Exposition Co. for the pur- pose of investigating the practicability of holding a congress and exhibition. Other matters which should be brought before the Congress will be considered at this time. Anyone having thoughts or sugges- tions for the consideration of the Council are asked to corres[>ond with the secretary, or if possible to be pres- ent at the meeting of the Council and present their views. H. C. IRISH, Secretary. ST. LOUIS FLORISTS' CLUB. The St. Louis Florists' Club will on Thursday afternoon, November 8, hold a chrysanthemum exhibition in con- junction with their regular meeting. The prizes offered for this exhibition amount to $50 devided as follows: For 12 blooms white. $7.5ii, $5.00 and $2.50; 12 blooms yellow, $7.50, $5.00 and $2..50; 12 blooms pink, $7..50, $5.00 and $2.50. For the best specimen plant, any color, $5.00. President Irish says that this meeting and ex- hibition is open to all florists who wish to attend. The club has some very important matter to bring up which will interest every florist in St. Louis. A number of discussions will be heard, among them being the matter of holding a big flower show next fall which is of vital importance to all the members and florists who are not members. With all these attrac- tions one of the largest gatherings of florists ever held in this city is expected. A full report of this meet- ing will be published in HORTICUL- TURE in issue of November 17th. MELONS UNDER GLASS. AMERICAN CARNATION SOCIETY. Carnation Registered. "Mrs. Robert Hartshorne." By Mai- achi Tieney, gardener to Robert Hart- shorne, Highlands. N. .1. A cross be- tween Gen. Macco and Mrs. T. W. Lawson, color bright scarlet, size three to three and one-half inches, with a good strong calyx that does not burst and on strong stiff stems two to three feet long. .-Xn exceptional keeper, flowers having kept fresh from twelve to fifteen days; has a strong clove odor. A good clean grow- er producing an abundance of bloom. ALBERT M. HERR. Lancaster. Pa. CLUB AND SOCIETY NOTES. The Omaha Florists' Club, Omaha, Neb., hold their flower show on No- vember 12-14. The Minnesota Horticultural Society will hold its annual meeting in Minne- apolis, December 4-7. The Dutchess Co. Horticultural So- ciety holds its annual exhibition in Poughkeepsie, N. Y., November 7 and 8. The New Hampshire Horticultural Society held its annual exhibition in Meredith during tlie week of October At the meeting of the New Orleans Horticultural Society, La., on October 18, J. A. Newsham exhibited roses and chrysanthemums: B. M. Wichers, Bos- ton, ferns. Plans were made for a social evening, at which practical means of furthering home industry among the florists will be considered. At the annual meeting of the Society of Iowa Florists which closed on Octo- ber 17, officers were elected as follows: President, P. Ewald of Davenport; vice-president. J. Kramer of Cedar Rapids: secretary, Wesley Greene of Des Moines; treasurer, Wm. Harkett of Dubuque. Des Moines was chosen for the next meeting place. A CLEMATIS COMPARISON. Editor HORTICPLTrRE: Dear Sir — It might be inferred from Prof. Waugh's notes on page 391 of HORTICULTURE, that his clematis is a taller or more •'abnormal" grower than mine. My clematis, having been cut to the ground tor propagating pur- poses, made its entire growth from the ground up in a single season. If started off in the spring with several years' growth of wood and a stable to warm it into activity and with some assistance from the contents of the stable there is no knowing to what height it would grow. However this might be, the much greater spread of my vine, as can be very readily seen by comparing the illustrations on pages 485 and 339, marks its wonder- ful growth as something still more "abnormal." Yours truly, E. F. DWYER. K.v Uiiiry Tolmnn, bpfore the Lake Gi'uevi Uardi-ners' uiid Foix?iueu's Assoelii- tlon, June 17, 19W. The melon I consider one of the finest fruits to grow for summer con- sumption, especially the English va- rieties wlien well grown. They are of a better flavor and appearance, and more firm in the flesh than the Ameri- cans. I tnusi admit some of the lat- ter are of good quality, but as a rule the flesh Is very mushy and soft com- pared with the former. The melon is a plant that requires every care as regards ventilating, ty- ing, syringing, watering, etc. The best method for growing the above is in houses erected for the pur- pose, esp.^cially for early and late fruits, and even mid-season fruits do better in such than in frames, al- though (here are good fruits cultivat- ed in frames. The time for sowing the seeds de- pends upon when the fruits are re- quired for use. They take from 90 to 100 days, and very early plants a little longer to have the fruits ready for the table alter sowing the seed. The seeds should be sown singly ie clean 3 inch pots in good fibrous loam at the depth of half an inch; give a watering and place in a house with a temperature of not less than 08 de- grees at night; plunge the pots where they can get a little bottom heat, for then when the seedling appears above the soil they will have good, sound, clean seed leaves. As soon as the roots show at the sides of the pots, give them a shift into 6 inch, using a compost as recommended for sowing the seeds. Some growers prefer planting them into their fruiting position from 3 inch pots, but I claim that giving them a shift as stated will strengthen the plants considerably. The next thing to consider is the planting. The house intended for the puriK)se should be thoroughly cleansed, and it's a good plan to give the wood- work a good coat of paint, and lime- wash the benches. .-Vfter the house is thoroughly dry the loam should be taken in, using that which contains plenty of fibre. annipany rates for tiie transportation of flowers. The request for relief lias been liled with tbe United States Interstate Coinujercc Commission and Includes a charge that in many lorali- tles the charges for this class of tiaiis portatlon have recently been doubled. There ai-e other classes of soods which are overelnirj,'ed for and there is some rea- son to accept the belief of many business men that the express rates are too hl^h on ever.vthliig which Is shipped except merchandise sent free for stockholders and other influential people. The United States Government pays more for th<' use of cars for the malls than the express companies do, and yel In any Instance the express rates are higher than the postage rates for the same class of goods. It Is iiulte possible that the raise In rates for flowers may result In actio.i which will alve the people cheaper service. — Franklin (I'a.) News. That the express company managers are as nearly highwaymen. In their robbery of the pul)llc by exorbitant rates, as those clothed in purple and line linen can be. is known by everyone who Is cs^ni- pelled to use that form of transportation. Fortunately for the people, the Democrats Included these conipanles in tbe provisions of the new rallroa TO MAKE A SUCCESSFUL CON- VENTION. The Horticultural Advertiser dis- cusses our trade convention methods and tries to iind inspiration for im- proving the British article. Item one: Should the ladies be induced to at- tend? Conclusion indefinite. Item two: Should we encourage a few sports on the side? Conclusion: It would never do at all; too much of it now in the regular work-a-day world. Item three: Exhibition of sundries and novelties? That is thought worthy of "careful considera- tion." It is interesting to know that our British cousins have reached the point of considering and comparing. Let them go ahead and adopt all three items; they will find they will work in all right. The late Lord Beacons- field used to declare that the next best thing to an undoubted success was to make a big noise. Get the crowd there; that is the main thing. The business will sift itself clear all right. The chrysanthemum show at Shaw's Garden. St. Louis, Mo., will open on November 12. About 3000 plants will be exhibited. Comte Torneili, Silver Wedding, President Roosevelt and Mistress Y. C. Warden bein among the new clfiimants for favor. A tent will be erected for the exhibit. FORESTRY IN MASSACHUSETTS. To all Interested in the Forestry Problems of Massachusetts: Having been appointed to the posi- tion of State Forester, I take this op- portunity to say that in assuming my official duties I sincerely wish your hearty co-operation in furthering all true and worthy interests relative to forestry problems within this Com- monwealth. In accepting the position, I do bo with the assurance and belief that all organizations and individuals inter- ested in forestry will lend an assist- ing hand to further promote and de- velop this great and much-neglected economic industry. It is believed that the forest serv- ice work throughout the State can be made a great blessing, provided people who own lands acquaint themselves with the workings of the offices of the State Forester. I have been engaged in agricultural economics and education in New Eng- land for the past eleven years, and forestry instruction at the New Hamp- shire College, together with its prac- tical application generally, has re- ceived my earnest study and natural interest. The forest crop needs much skill and science in handling for best re- sults. There are thousands of acres at present practically idle through mismanagement that should and eventually must be made a great re- source to this Commonwealth. Let us check this unnecessary loss, and foster modern methods in rural affairs. Education and example are our tools to work with. In behalf of the position which I hold as State Forester, I therefore ex- tend to you a cordial invitation to consult my office at any and all times on forestry matters, and let it be gen- erally known that the office is estab- lished by the State to accomplish great good for the whole State in general and each individual in so far as prac- ticable. FRANK WM. RANE. Room 7, State House, Boston. NEW YELLOW CHRYSANTHEMUM, MRS. WESTRAY LADD. There is a fair WASHINGTON amount of business but no rush. Chrys- anthemums are now very much in evidence. Very good specimens are to be seen but, taken as a whole, the crop will not average up to the quality of last year. Cooler weather having set in, there is a noticeable improve- ment in carnation plants, in the houses, but the bloom is yet shy; though the present, with the chrysan- themums holding the boards, is sup- posed to be a restful season for carna- tions, all available blooms are quickly taken. Violets are also finding ready sales. The inferior grades of roses seem to be the slowest things on the market. Walter Shaw, well known in Lenox. Mass., and Huntington, L. I., as a suc- cessful gardener, has started in busi- ntss at Huntington, as the Hunting- ton Nursery Company. Eight acres of land are devoted to nursery stock and one house 30x1. ■?.5 has been built for carnations and sweet peas. Our illustration shows a seedling yellow chrysanthemum Mrs. Westray Ladd which originated at the Over- tirook Gardens of Edward A. Stroud. It was registered on Saturday last at Philadelphia and scored 89 points. Parentage Cinna x Appleton. First bloom cut Oct. loth. 1906, from first crown bud. NEWS NOTES. L, Bilger has opened a flower store on Kidley avenue, Chester, Pa. The present is pronounced bj' all the dealers to be the best bulb trade season on rtcord. Recent visitors in New York: W. R. Smith, Washington, D. C; Wm. Jur- gens. Newport, R. I. Frank Harriatt has established quite an extensive nursery to the southeast of Indianapolis, Ind. G. Forsis & Co. have opened a new florist store on the corner of 89th street and Madison avenue. New York City. The Pittsburg Cut Flower Co.. of Pittsburg, Pa., are fitting up the store at 222 Oliver avenue, for their occu- pancy. The Perennial Gardens Co., organ- ised at Toledo, Ohio, last spring, will open a salesroom at 446 St. Clair street. The State of Maryland has allotted $.5,000 for its horticultural and flori- (Ultural exhibit at the .lamestown Ex- position next year. .lulius Lang, who has be°n doing liuslness as wholesale florist at 53 West 30th street, New York, for many years, is closing out business and will discontinue after November 1. N. Stewart Dunlop, who has charge of the floral department of the C. P. K. R., has just distributed 150,000 bulbs among the station agents to be used in beautifying their grounds. The coming year will be the tenth of this movement on the C. P. R. R. svstem. 474 /i O R T I C U L T U R E November 3, 1906. SEED TRADE TOPICS Latest reports indicate that the onion set crop is smaller in quantity and poorer in quality than earlier advices seemed to show. Louisville is quoting vellows at $1.25 and whites at $1.60 per bushel of 32 lbs. Chicago prices are slightly higher. These prices of course are for immediate shipment. Last year attention was called to the absurdity of calling 32 lbs of onion sets a bushel, at this time of year, and it has been criticized before. At some remote date in the misty past, some believer in short weights and measures established 32 lbs. as the standard, and it has re- mained so ever since. It is surprising that seedsmen and buyers of sets should continue such an unjust prac- tice. At this season of the year a bushel of hard clean sets will weigh nearer 40 than 32 lbs. Sometimes in the spring, when sets are thoroughly drietl out, a bushel, with a liberal quantity of chaff added, might not weigh over 32 lbs., but never in the fall if the sets are worth wintering. It does not seem a difficult problem to solve, yet committees of seedsmen have wrestled with it, and given it up. They should try again. small seeds are much easier to esti- mate, than peas, beans, or corn. In the first place the acreage controlled by any one grower of small seeds is usually much smaller than that con- trolled by the grower of peas and beans: then the small seeds mature earlier and are usually in store earlier than peas and beans, and as to beans, is is often mid-winter before some crops are delivered. If seeds- men wanted guesses, it would not be so difficult to forecast crops, but they want data on which to base prices, and to enable them to cover possible shortages, therefore estimates mu.st bear some resemblance to ultimate de- liveries. It looks as if we would have to plod along for some time yet in the way we have been going. There is much complaint against seed growers because of their failure to furnish definite crop reports earlier in the season than most of them are able to do. Much of this criticism is the result of impatience but more of it due to ignorance of actual conditions. Now before anything approaching a reliable forecast can be made, the grower must actualy have in store not less than 50 per cent, of his crops, then if his crop inspection has been thorough, and he figures correctly, he can furnish a fairly reliable estimate. Sometimes however unexpected con- ditions nullify the knowledge gained from the most painstaking crop in- spection, such for instance as rain during harvest, which occasionally ruins a good crop after it is made. The length of time required after harvest to give an intelligent crop estimate depends much on the crop. Crops such as onion seed, radish, turnip, cabbage, and in fact nearly all JOHNSON'S Highest Quality BULBS Tulips, Paper Whites Narcissi, White Romans Sweet Scented Peonies Mushroom Spawn, etc, WRITE FOR OUR CATALOGUE - DON T WAIT JOHNSON SEED COMPANY 217 Market St. PHILADELPHIA, PA. H«rb«rt W. Johnion of the late firm of Johnson &. Stoket, Preiident I BELGIAN GLASS. The export of window glass from Belgium to the United States for the fiscal year ending June 30 amounted to $1,053,823, against $328,579 during the same period of 1905, an increase of over 70 per cent. Window glass is classified according to thickness, as- follows: Watson S. Woodruff, of S. D. Woodruff & Sons, Orange, Conn., has been nominated by the republicans of his district as their candidate for the State Legislature. As a nomination is usually tantamount to election, .Mr. Woodruff with his great popularity in the district is practically certain of election, and Orange will have a rep resentative of great energy and ability. Success to him. The failure of the radish seed crop, chiefly in France, where most of the radish seed of commerce is grown, puts this specialty on the anxious seat, -Market gardeners in France are glad to buy radish seed that will give even 60 per cent, of germination. There is also a decided shortage of garden beet seeds. Prices have advanced greatly on scarlet Due van Tholl tulips— in fact, on all scarlet tulips and on Kaisers Kroon, both in Europe and this coun- try. London dealers are paying from 2j; to 28 shillings for scarlet Due and 45 to 48 shillings for Kaisers Kroon. an advance of about 40 per cent. Lon- don buys later than we do. There is a general scarcity in Holland of many of the higher priced tulips, due to heavy purchases by the farmers, who have been running heretofore on cheap varieties but have now turned their attention to the choicer sorts. I One of these bulb farmers is known ' to have invested some $40,000 in high- priced tulips this season, such vari- eties as Murillo, Proserpine, etc.. for i seed stocks. This, of course, will re- sult three or four years hence in lower market prices for these sorts, but in the meantime slightly higher values may be looked for. Conrad Appel, the wholesale seed house at Darmstadt, Germany, estab- lished in 1789, was awarded at this year's Internationa! Exhibition, at Milan, Italy, the sec»nd prize, the "prize of honor," for his ornamental lawn; and for a fine show case, con- taining all kinds of grass, clover and agricultural, deciduous and evergreen tree seeds, grass seed mixtures, and a complete collection of rare conifer cones, the highest award, the "Grand Prize." Clais. Glass for photo, graphy Plain Glass Semidouble glass Double glass.. Treble glass • . Weight in ouDces per Square pODge. 14 I 15 and 16 \ 21 < 24 \ 26 28 32 and 36 Thickncis in millimeters. 1.5- 1.6 and 1.7 i. * 4 z 2.0 3 5 and 3.9 The qualities usually manufactured are of 14 to 28 ounces, viz., of 1 1-2 to 2 millimeters thickness. There are 25 window-glass works in Belgium, all in the province of Hainaut, three of which are controlled by American companies. The aniy^ production amoimts approximately^! about 300,- 000,000 square meters, 90 per cent, of which are exported. Huntington & Page, seedsmen, have moved from their recent location to 210 N. Delaware St., Indianapolis, Inri. TURF AND MANURE. Vlce-Consul C. Karminski. of Seville,, writes concerning the effect of turf up- on ordinary manure, as follows: "Director Immendorff, of the agricul- tural test station at Jena (Germany), advocates the use of turf as a means of preserving manure. Results ob- tained through experiments in and about Jena demonstrate that the use of turf is far more efficient in pre- venting loss of nitrogen, while fermen- tation is in progress, than is sulphate of lime, phosphate of lime, sulphuric acid, etc. Turf permits the escape of but very little nitrogen, while the ap- plication of the above named chemi- cals is most deficient in result and ex- pensive. The discovery of Professor Immendorff merely corroborates ex- periments of a similar nature con- ducted by Italian agriculturists. The Brooklyn Times devotes an en- tire page of its issue of Oct. 20 to "Pleasure and profit in bulbs and house plants" under the various head- ings of "Forms of Vegetation Which Should be put in Soil Now," "How to get best Results from Bulbs Planted at this Season," "Value in Potted Plants," "To be in Fashion," "Raising Mushrooms." "Landscape Work a Fac- lor in Land Development," "Decora- tive Plants," "Does your Horse Muti- late Trees?" "Some Popular Plants for the Home Garden." THE CHRYSANTHEMUM, by Arthur Herrington. The most com- plete and practical book on the cul- tivation of the chrysanthemum pub- lished for Americans. Illustrated. Price 50c. postpaid. Horticulture Pub. Co., 11 Hamilton Place, Boston. HEALTHY VIOLETS. Send us 25 cents for George Saltford's invaluable book on Violet Culture. The whole truth and nothing but the truth. November 3, 1906 HORTICULTURE 47-6. MORE ABOUT FALL GRASS. The "Practical Farmer" of Philadel- phia in a recent issue takes "G C W." of HORTICULTURE to la^ik for his advice in regard to that great lawn pest— "crab" or "fall" grass. The gist of the criticism is: That letting the crab grass grow to the milk stage then cutting with the scythe and raking off is bad advice because it had been tried in several places in West Philadelphia the past season and in- stead of a nice green lawn the result was a brown stubble, The Practical Farmer submits that the mower is the only thing to keep this pest down, ignoring entirely the recommeniiO S-kloO ARTHUR COWEE GLADIOLUS SPECIALIST Meadowvale Farm HAS UNDER CUI.TI VATIO.N 100 1000 8 to 10 in. $T.on $68.ojiire_ the colo OD")R — I'lcasing, but not strong. It IS 'he m-'si incessant Derivery January Sth to lOthand later. several shades lighter than the Law.on Unlilie most Pinl BEAUTIFUL. GRACEFUL. USEFUL Each 10 loo 7-inch POT PLANTS. $4.00 $35.00 $300.00 4-inch ■• '■ 1.00 9.00 80.00 WELL ROOTED SEEDUNGS lOO lOOO Ii.,iX10 4 to 5-inch HIGH, . . $5.00 $40.00 $300.00 JOHN LEWIS CHILDS Floral Park, - - Now York Brockton Dahlia Farm Has the largest and finest collection of Dahlias in United States, with prices that will suit the trade. Sen J for prut lis/. W. p. LOTHROP, Prop., East Bridgewater, Mass. JOLIET, ILL. We have the leaders in carnations for 1907. Look through the Buyers' Directory and Ready Reference Guide. You will find some good offers there also. Geraniums Rooted Cuttings in any quantity after Nov. :5, at moderate prices Send for price list. ALBERT M. HERR, Lancaster, Pa. Mention Horticulture when you write In dealing with the question of olive pickling in California Professor F. T. Bioletti, viticultural expert of the State University delivered this week a smashing blow at the prestige of the big, green olives which are imported from Spain and paid for and eaten by gourmets in America. Persons who have been in the habit of devouring the fancy variety of imported olive, green and acidulous, are informed by Professor Bioletti that the Spanish olive Is absolutely indigestible. Such olives are as valuable, says the pro- fessor, as unripe peaches or apples, and no more. And in the same breath he sounds the praises of ripe pickled California olives which he declared constitute an extremely nutritious and digestible form of food; that this home product contains a large amount of oil, carbo-hydrates and some nitro- genous matter, and in some countries replaces meat to a certain extent. MINNEAPOLIS PLANTINGS. The local nurseries are doing a good business — particularly in outside shipments. Stock in this section is clean and free from San Jose scale, neither is there appearance of elm leaf beetle or gypsy moth. The park department are planting bulbs in the principal flower beds for a spring floral display, and weather conditions still permit outside work. Clirysantlieiiium Stock Plants Heavy Plants of f Testout an'l .Ipnn"e Noiiin. 8c. each; M-'e Mnntinort, Opah, A. Bvron, H. Parr, L Kilkins. K. Wells, Dr. Entcuehart, M. Bailey. Mrs.T. W. Poc- kett. Lord Honetown, Chiln«. 5c. each; Monrovia and Cheltoui, Cc. each. W. WY'AN. Swmpscott, Mass. The U. S. Propagating Gardens at Washington, D. C, have a noteworthy exhibit of chrysanthemums, most of the standard varieties being cutivated. Amorita and Baden Powell are note- worthy pinks, Donald McLeod is a fine yellow, while W. J. Bryan is white as a new 16 to 1 silver dollar — and much larger. SMILAX PLANTS Strong bushy plants many times cut back, and ready for ^ shlit. 2-in. pots $1-00 per 100; S9 00 per 1000 3-in. pol8 2 00 " *' 18 00 " " Seediirgs from flats • ■ • 4.00 '* " Have g'Own smilax pi 'nts for the trade 18 years and never had finer stock. Sampes 10 cents. R. KILBOURN, Clinton. N.Y. Have You Read the Advertisements this Week? November 3, 1906 HOKTlCULTURt 477 SOUTHERN WILD SMILAX ! We are booking orders now for future delivery for Fancy Holly and Beaven's Fadeless Sheet Moss. Wrlio tor Samples. E. A. BEAVEN, Evergreen, Ala. PHILADELPHIA NOTES. The ever increasing business of the H. F. Michell Co. has caused another division of Mr. Mieliell's personal work. This time it is the calling hack of his old manager Paul Richter from Virginia to occupy a new posi- tion created for him under the title of general superintendent. Mr. Rich- ter has been greatly benefited in health by his sojourn in the South, and is back again in his old-time form. Mr. J. E. Smith retains the position of manager which he has occupied sine? May. Jno. Welsh Young is in the hospital with an attack of appendicitis. At this writing (Tuesday) his many friends are glad to hear that he is progressing favorably. Bouvardia Humboldtii is a novelty at Edward Reid's this week, its very- large, fragrant, white flowers creating instant attention and finding ready sale. B. J. Fancourt of the Pennock- Meehan Co. has just returned from a short trip among the Southern grow- ers. Mr. and Mrs. Jno. Burton, accom- panied by Jno. N. May of Summit, N. J., leave for Chicago on Monday. Mr. Burton has been appointed a judge at the Chicago show. A. B. Cartledge of Pennock Bros., speaks well of two new chrysanthe- mums recently passed uixjn by the C. S. A. committee, namely: Mrs. G. A. Lotze, a creamy white incurved, sent by Gustav A. Lotze, Glenburnie, Md.. and an early yellow from Ed- ward A. Stroud. The former is a cross between Alice Byron and Nellie Pockett. Mr. Stroud's Mrs. Westray Ladd, according to Mr. Cartledge, is a splendid early yellow and especially remarkable for stem and foliage. Tritomas and autumn loiiage make a splendid combination at this season of the year, and are being used with fine effect by a number of our leading florists. Most of the flowers come from Riverton. One of the head cen- ters for autumn foliage is at McKis- sick's on Filbert street. INCORPORATED. Grover Nursery Co.; incorporators, F. E. Grover, J. H. Welsh, F. A. Par- menter of Rochester, N. Y. ; capital, $2,000. Koropp, Chicago: L. Koropp, G. J. Meier, A. E. Wilson, incorporators; capital stock, $20,000. Euphorbia fulgens (Syn. Jacquiniae- flora), with its beautiful orange-red sprays, was considerably in evidence during the holidays last season. Hav- ing generous stems it lends itself read- ily to many cut flower uses. It is a second cousin of the poinsettia, requir- ing similar culture, and of course will not stand cold. Supplies of this should be arranged for at once, as there are not many who now cultivate this old- fashioned plant. A MODEL FLOWER STORE AT ST. PAUL. Hohn & Olson are giving up their stand on St. Peters street, St. Paul, and this week will move into their new store, 20-22-24 W. 5th street. This store has larger floor space than any other in the country and their fixtures are as elaborate as the best New York stores. The entrance floor is tiled and their names inlaid in mosaic design thereon. The windows reach from floor to ceiling, and back from these for ten feet is a spread of mosaic til- ing. The walls are of a light green with large mirrors and nine arc lights and 1.50 incandescent lamps will be used for the lighting. The ice box is of mahogany veneer, with floor of antique marble slabs, and the whole outside base of the same material. Corners are of circle glass. The cost was over $3000. Mahogany cases with large glass fronts will be set against the opposite wall. In the rear, beneath a large skylight and over a cement floor, bench shelves have been built, and circle in and around the pillars; on these are large palms, some 15 ft. in height, and lower down are ferns of all sizes. AN AUSPICIOUS OPENING. H. M. Robinson & Co. opened their new wholesale place at 15 Province street, Boston, with an entertainment to their friends in the trade on Mon- day evening, October 29. There were refreshments, instrumental and vocal music from 7 to 10 o'clock in the even- ing and some 150 members of the lo- cal trade took opportunity to call and extend congratulations. Have You Read the Advertisements this Week? SAMUEL MURRAY Florist Coates House Conservatory 1017 BROADWAY, KANSAS CITY, MO Both 'Phopig 2670 Vain 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 57/ Fifth Ave., New York City Telegriphlc order* forwarded to «ny part of the United Statei, Canada, aod an principal cities of Earope. Orders transferred or entmated \>j the trade Is our selection for dellrery on stesB- sblps or elsewhere recelrs special sttentlon. Telephone Calls, 340 and 34 J 38th St. Cable Address, ALEXCONRELL YOUNG & NUGENT 42 West 28 St., NEW YORK "FLOWERS BY TELEGRAPH" JOHN BREITMEYER'S Cor. Miami and (iratiot Aves. 1)1:TR0IT, MICH. Artistic Designs . . . High Grade Cut Blooms We cover all Michigan poinU and good ■ectioni of Ohio. Indiana anU Canada B "^ I« E s Flowers or Design Work DELIVEREn IN ALBANY AND VICINITY ON TELEGRAPHIC ORDER. FKED t. WCDCK 11 NORTH PEARL ST.. ALBANY. N.Y. FLORIST OLIVE STREET ST. LOUIS, PlVi Estatllshed I873 Lone Distance Phone BeU LUdell 47* Qeo. H. Cooke FLORIST Connecticut Avenue and L Street WASMINQTON. D. C. ^^ ^ 01 r>i i',i(0~ 4 o FLORISTS 1214 r 9T.NW «iAlttUWCTON.DG WASHINGTON, D. C. GUDE'S Theodore Miller FLORIST Long Distance Phones: Bell, Forest 56; KinlocK, Oelrnar 201 4832 Delmar Boul. 8T. LOOI8, MO. 478 HORTICULTURE November 3, 1906 iwwvwwwwwmiwwxwwx^mowwuimwMWMMwwwwiwwKww mt¥*n0»mt0*^/vti*M0*t*0yyy»m»fy¥yvytt*0y*0MyytM*0vtik BOXWOOD I 5c. per pound PACKED IN 50 POUND CRATES LEO NIESSEN GO. TS' 1217 Arch St., PHILA. store open from 7 A. M. to 8 P. M S. S. Pennock-Meehan Go. ONCIDIUM, $2.50 ana $3.00 FORMOSUM (white), 40c. CATTLEYAS, 50c. VALLEY, $3.00 and $4 00 CHRYSANTHEMUMS: Medium, $l.50 and $2. CO Fancy, $3. GO and $4-.00 The Wholesale Florists of PHILADELPHIA 1608to1618LunlowSt. STORE CLOSES 8 P. M. r AMERICAN BEAUTY and all other Roses CHRYSANTHEMUMS LILY OF THE VALLEY CARNATIONS WELCH 226 Devonshire St « BROS. BOSTON, MASS. » 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 ; 9 9 9 CIRISfllltlfliiiS 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. IBOSTON FLORISTLEnER CO.I I Manufacturers of FLORISTS' LETTERS This wooden box nicely stained and Tarnished, 18x30x12, made in two sec- tions, 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 leadinE florists everywhere and for sale by .ill wholesale florists and supply dealers N. r. ncCARTdY, Manager 66 Pearl Street, BOSTON, MASS. Look through the Buyers' Directory and Ready Reference Guide. You will find some good offers there also. CUT FLOWER BOXES EDWARDS FOLDING BOX CO MANUFACTURERS PHILADELPHIA, PA. CHAS. W. MckliLl.lR 51 WABASH AVE., CHICAGO Western Headquarters for Choice Orchids Valley Violets and all Cut Flowers EVERYTHING SEASONABLE IN I CUT FLOWERS* EDWARD REID. **pp«i?.»,r* i. 1536 Ranstead Steet, Stan OloM PHILADELPHIA 8 P.M. • PETER REINBERQ WHOLESALE CUT FLOWERS 51 Wabash Av., Chicago, 111. In wrltlnc adTertlMra, mcatlom Bortlcultar* WHOLESALE FLOWER MARKETS TRADE PRICES— Per 100— TO DEALERS ONLY CaiCAGO October 30 ST. LOUIS October 22 PHILA. Ot lober ag BOSTOt November i ROSES Am. Beauty, Fan. & Sp Extra No. 1 '' Lower grades Bnde & 'Maid— Fan. & Sp *' Ordinary Golden Gate. Fancy " Ordinary Liberty, Fancy ' Ordinary Richmond, Fancy. . . *' Ordinary Kaiserin.Carnot, Chatenay, Fancy. " " " Ordinary CARNATIONS Fancy Ordinary. MISCELLANEOUS Chrysanthemums Cattleyas Lilies Violets Lilv of the Valley Dahlias Tuberoses Mignonette Adiantum Cuncatum-. " Croweanum Smilax Asparagus Plumosus, strings *' " & Sprengeri bunches 35.00 18.00 10.00 6.00 5.00 •.00 5.00 a.eo 4.00 3.00 4.00 3.00 4.00 2.00 3.00 ».50 35.00 30. 00 15.00 8.00 8.00 4.00 8.00 4.00 6.00 3.00 6.0U 3.00 6.00 4.00 3.00 13.00 to 15.00 3.00 3.00 4.00 3.00 -75 X3.00 20.00 15.00 4.00 3.00 6. CO 5.00 1. 00 18.00 35.00 35-00 15.00 800 4.00 5.00 3.00 5.00 3.00 5.00 a.oo 5.00 3.00 6.00 a.oo to to to to to to to to to to to to to to 3.00 1.00 30.00 30.00 13.50 6 00 6.00 4.00 6.00 4.00 6.00 4.00 6.00 4.00 4.00 3.00 5.00 to 30 00 3.00 to 35.00 35.00 13. 50 50.00 too 00 *5.oo tS.oo t2.00 500 6.00 a.oo 6.00 2.00 6.00 2.00 6.00 2.00 6.00 3.00 3.00 1.50 8. CO 40.00 13. 50 4.00 3.50 25.00 50.00 13.50 35.00 J5-00 15.00 5o,oc< 50.00 to to 35.C I5.« 6.< ♦■< 1.50 »o •75 to 4.00 40.00 8.00 .35 3.00 to to to to to to 1.00 to .50 to 1 00 to 8.00 to 30.00 13.00 50.00 .50 3.00 1. 00 l.JO 13. 00 50.00 50.00 J.H.BUDLONG street. CHICAGO. CUT FLOWERS ftoses and Carnations A Bpecialty. 37-39 Randolph Street, CHICAGO. WHOLESALE GROWER of November 3, 1906 horticulture: 479 VICTORY Strong healthy field grown plants, now ready, 1st size $15.00 per 100; 2d size $12.00 per 100; 3d size $10.00 per 100. A discount for cash with order. GUTTMAN & WEBER, 43 West 28th St, N. Y. ifl-ftLn jij i~ ^"ii" ni~iiri' nii~in ■>• ~* — '■•• — —-•••■ -» — ••^■ — ->■' -« • ^. — .».. ^,^.>.. ^ , CUT FLOWER MARKET REPORTS The cut tlower niaiket is BOSTON in a deplorable condition from the grower's stand- point this week. Trade, on the whole. is very un.^atis-factorj- ju every line except perhaps white and pink chrys- anthemums, which are moving fairly well at the present moment. The early varieties of chrysanthemums are all gone and the mid-seasons hold sway, but few growers are growing specimen blooms for the market. The carnation .supply is heavy, but the outlet is unequal to the inrtux. Tlie same holds true of the ordinar>- brand of roses. American Beauty sells fairly well, but at reduced rates. Violets are improving. Again winter conditions BUFFALO the past week shortened the supply, especially in the line of carnations and other stock. Roses of select quality were not so plentiful though medium grades were too abundant at times. Killarney. Richmond, Detroit and others of good quality were bought up quickly. Beau- ties were also in fair demand. Chrys- anthemums were more plentiful and prices dropped considerable, especial- ly the ordinary quality, such as Paci- fic, Kolb and Polly Rose. Some extra fine Halliday and Lady Harriet were seen and sold at sight. Violets being more fragrant and of better quality are selling more rapidly. Lily of tne valley a little on the quiet list. Lilies are of fine quality with demand good, and green goods are in abundant sup- ply. Business continued good CHICAGO during the week, stock arriving more plenti- fully. The carnation is still a scarce item but shows a little improvement in qnality. Prices are keeping up well. Good Bride and Bridesmaids rosea are in demand; the shorter stock was a little heavy on the market first part of the week but later the demand improved. Red roses are plentiful with the exception of Ameri- can Beauties. Chrj-santhemums are arriving more freely but are picked up as soon as they appear, especially tho better grades none of which are stand- ing around for want of a buyer. Orchids and New York violets are arriving in fine condition and find a good demand. Lily of the valley is a little scarce. Plenty of smilax and green goods. Shipping trade is heavy. Another week of good COLUMBUS business has just closed. Chrysanthe- mums are now in good quantity and fine quality; selling well. Violets are more plenty and their color better. Carnations are also of better quality, although not over plenty. Roses are remarkably good, with no change in piicf lur seevral week.s now. Other stock, and green goods, need no special mention. Trade in all lines is good, and things will soon be boom- in.g for Thanksgiving. Business the past INDIANAPOLIS week was con- sidered good. Chrysanthemums are now quite a factor arriving in large quantities and selling without difiiculty. Good tea roses are more plentiful and much improved in quality. Good Beauties are much in evidence with a brisk de- mand. The call for good carnations is far in excess of the supply. The general quality of stock in all lines is above the average and the more recent introductions of early chrysan- themums certainly mark an epoch in the cultivation of the autumn favorite. Violets are poor and scarce. Lily of the valley and orchids have never had a lietter run than during the month of October. Lilies are not abundant and not especially in demand. The condition of busi- LOUISVILLE ness the previous week was very good, stock in almost all lines moving well. Carnations can be had in better quan- tities, and find ready sale. Roses average good in quality and quantity, and have a satisfactory demand. Chrysanthemums are in abundant supply and move well. A few lilies are on the market. Violets and lilies of the valley sell well. Other stock up to requirements. The increase in quan- NEW YORK tity of roses coming to the wholesale mar- kets has been met by a falling off in the demand and a weakning of values. It is also true that the quality gen- erally has improved greatly. Chrys- anthemums are coming on rapidly and practically control the market, sell- ing in greater quantities than any otlier tlower at the present time; the return to iMjptilar favor is unmistak- able; high quality blooms are plenti- ful. Carnations are in the dumps, selling slowly and cheap. Violets are splendid for so early a date — never been better. But their sale is very erratic and values fluctuate from day to day. Orchids hold their own with gratifying steadiness; cattleyas are superb. There was a dis- PHILADELPHIA tinct improvement in the quality of flowers received last week, especially in chrysanthemums. A good many of the hardy chrysanthemums are arriv- ing of excellent quality and find ready sale, especially in the whites. Carna- tions also improved. Lawson is scarce this year, many growers having lost their plants. Beauty roses are greatly improved as to stem, foliage and flower. Good Richmond and Liberty are plentiful the latter being a trifle better as to color at present. Killar- ney and Chatenay are also excellent but Bridesmaids are poor as to color. Growers complain that their double violets are not flowering as well as last year for some reason. Small evergreens for window boxes are be- ginning to make their appearance. There will be a brisk demand for these soon. The week past has "TWIN CITIES" been cold, cloudy— the outlook for cut flowers dismal, and were it not for the appearance of chrysanthemums, the retailers would have scarcely any- thing to offer their customers; for roses and carnations are far short of the demand. We are told by one who knows, that the new decorative foliage plant. Ficus pandurata. requires to be kept quite dry. Any superfluous watering will cause the" leaves to drop off at once. ANNOUNCEIVIENT \Ve have opened a WHOLESILE COMMISSION FLORISTS' DEPARTMENT in addition to our regular wholesale EVERGREENS and FLORISTS' SUPPLIES CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED HENRY M. ROBINSON & CO. 8, II and 15 Province Street and 9 Chapman Place, L. D. Telephone, nain 2618 BOSTON, MASS, 480 HORTICULTURE November 3, 1905 FRANK MILLANC Wholesale Commission Florist COOGAN BUILDING 55-57 W. 26th Street, NEW YORK Tcl. 299 Madison Sq. Open 6 a. m. to 5 p. u. FORD BROTHERS M West 28tli Street, NEW YORK y^%^9^M^9^^^'*'mmy^t^^m^9^^^w( JOHN I. RAYNOR Wholesale Commission Florist 5ELLIN0 AQENT FOR LARGEST QROWERS A full line of Choice Cut Flower (tock for all purposes. Comprise* every variety grown for New York market, at current prices TEL. 1998 MADISOIN SQUARE 49 W. 28 St., New York City A Full Lin£ of All CUT FLOWERS Telephone. 3»70 or 3871 Madleon Sansra Alexander J. Guttman Thm WHOLESALE FLORIST of NEW YORK Phoni 1664-6S Madison Square 43 W. 28th Street Walter F. Sheridan Wholesale Conitjtlssioii Dealer in CHOICE CUT FLOWERS 39 West 28th Strttet. Nf^w York Telephone: 3532-3533 nadl. jv or SuccAssor to Wm. Chormley Wholesale Commission Florist CHOICE CUT FLOWERS 57 West 28th St. New York. Special Attention to Shipping Orders Telephones: laoo, asoi, Madison Square Write for Current Prices WHOLESALE COMMISSION FLORIST Open 6 a. m. Dally Ready to Talk 106 W. 28 St., NEW YORK TELEPHONE 167 MADISON SQ. Business with a Good Lily of the Valley and Bulb Grower J. K. ALLEN NEW YORK QUOTATIONS PER lOO-TO DEALERS ONLY Rofte« Am. Beauty, fan and sp '* cxira. No. I " Lower grades Bride & 'Maid, fan and sp " Ordinary Golden Gate, fancy " ordinary Liberty, fancy *' ordinary Richmond, fancy " ordmary Kaiserin, Carnot, Chatenay, fancy. " *' " ordinary astHa f of Week First Ha If of Week 1 endir 1 1 Oct. 27 906 l)eglnnln£ Oct. 29 15.00 to • S.ao 15.00 to aj.oo 10.00 to ra.oo 10.00 to 12 00 6.00 to 10.00 6.00 to 10.00 1. 00 to 4.00 1.00 to 4.00 4.00 to 6.0D 4.00 to D.OO ■ 50 to a. 00 .50 to a.oo 4.00 to 6.00 4.00 10 6.00 ■ 50 to a. 00 • so to 2.00 5.00 to 8.00 5.00 to S.oo •5° to a.oo 50 to 2.00 5.00 to 8.00 S.oo to 8.00 ■50 to a.oo •5° to 2.00 4.00 to 6,00 4.00 to 6.00 • 50 to 3.00 ■50 to a.oo Carnations, Fancy Carnations, Ordinary Chrysanthemums Cattleyas Lilies. Lily of the Valley I ahlias Tuberoses niirnonette ■■ Adiantum Cuneatum " Croweanum Smilax Asparagus Plumosus " " &Sprcngeri, bunches Last Half of Week ending Oct. 27 1906 3.00 to I .oo to 5.00 to 35.00 to 10.00 to 1.00 to to . to a.oo to .50 10 t.oo to 8.00 to 15.00 to 10.00 to 4.00 1.50 35.00 40,00 I a.oo 4.00 6.00 ■75 1.50 10.00 35.00 15.00 First Half of Wert beginning Get. 29 1906 3.00 to I. 00 to 5.00 to 35.00 to jo.oo to 1. 00 to to to 3.00 to .50 to I. 00 to 8.00 to 15. CO to 10.00 to 4.00 1.50 95.00 40.00 ts.oo 4.00 6 00 .75 1.50 10.00 25.00 15.00 ORCHIDS AT ALL SEASONS WM. STUART ALLEN GO. Commission Merchants in Cut Flowers 53 WEST 2gTH STREET, NEW YORK Telephone 356 Madixou !S(|uare Edward C. Horan Wholesale Florist 55 WEST 28th ST. Td. J«J Midiuii &,. New York TRAENDLY & SCHENCK WHOLESALE FLORISTS Furnish best stock at fair prices all the year round Send for quetations on fall orders Tel. 798.799 Madison Sq. 44 WBSt 2811) Street, New York CIt) Charles Millang 50 West 29th St., ^ew York v.ii> Cut Flowers on Commission A Reliable Place to Conslg:n to or order from Telephone; 3860-3871 Madison Square JULIUS LANG Wholesale Florist Consignments received, sold well and returns made promptly. S3 WEST 30th ST. NEW YORK Telephone, 280 Madison Sq. In writing to Advertisers kindly mention Horticulture November 3, 1906 horticulture: +81 K^'mf FANCY FERNS $1-00 per looo 11.11 tnur GALAX $1.25 per looo DJscount on Larger Orders ^ ^ ^ J '-"^'j"' ■'"^^ >""■" *t«"1i"K ""i" f" I ern. Will mak. price r,«ht .11 through ,c.,on ''■''''^'€:^^.j^^'^^^- Michigan Cut Flower Exchange ^""'''^'^ Send for Our Weekly Price List on Cut Flowers nanager JOHN YOUNG WHOLESALE FLORIST Finest American Beauties and Carnations 5 1 West 28 St. - NEW YORK The Reliable Commission House Richmond Roses and Rich Flowers of all varieties JOS. S. FENRICH now. 28th Streat. New York Tel. 324-325 Madison Square BatabllBhed BUY FROM mjf r^ 1891 ^^'^TR? ^t ALFRED H. LANGJAHR All Choice Cut Flowers In Season 55 West 28th St, New York Tetepbone 3924 MadlsoD Square. A7LY0UNG&C0. WHOLESALE FLORISTS 54 West 28th St., NEW YORK Telephone 3559 Madison Square Consignments of choice cut flowers solicited. Prompt payments. Give us a trial. In writing advertisers, mention Hortlcultnre J. 6. Murdoclil Co! Wholesale Florists FLORISTS' SUPPLIES 545 Liberty St., PITTSBURG. PA. Long Distance Phone 1435 Court. FOR GOOD PRICES AND CASH RETURNS send your flowers to Phil- F. Kessler 55 West 26th Street, New York. Telephone 2921 Madison Square. REED ®. KELLER 122 West 25th St.. New Yorls Florists' Supplies We manufacture all our Metal Designs, Baskets. Wire Work ANoYelties and are dealers in Glassware Decorative Greens and florists' Requisites. New Crop Galax Leaves SEND ME YOUR ORDERS C. W. CALDWELL, ff^^nBML GALAX, VIRGINIA (SUCCESSOR TO BLAIK GROCERY CO.) The KERVAN 80. 20 WEST 27th ST., N. Y. WHOLESALE DEALERS Fresh cut PaImetto& Cycas Palm Leaves, Galax, Leu- cottifie. Ferns and Mosses. All Decorating Evergreen Best Flowers In the Boston Market N. F. MCCARTHY & CO. »4 HAWLEY STREET BOSTON, MASS. SEND FOR PiyCES Headquarters in Western New York ROSES, CARNATIONS And all kinds of Seasonable Flowers WM. F. KASTING Wholesale Commission Florist, also Dealer in Florists' Supplies and Wire Designs. 382-87 ELLICOTTST. BUFFALO, N. Y. We can please you. Give us ■ trial. NEW CROP BRONZE AND GREEN GALAX $1.(10 per IW) Oiscouiits on larger ciuaiitities. Write for prices on case lots WE H.WE VERY FINE CUT KOX WOOD DAGGER AND FANCY FERNS. Freth Northern. $1.00 per 1000. LYRATA, the best subMicmc for Smibx, $7.00 9'^' L-i^e. llcaAiiiarters for all FLORISTS' SUPPUES. Wire Design., Cut Wire, Letter., Immortelle., Cycu Leave.. Wheal Sheave., Ribbons, Corrugated I!.ixcs. etc LAUREL FESTOONING, sc and 6c. per yard. HENRY M. ROBINSON &, Cq. ,« f \°,''r,Ve"p"^!;;°N??„"i?,T- WHOLESALE FLOWER MARKETS.- ROSES Am. Beauty, Fan. and Sp. " Extra No.i ** Lower grades Bride and 'Maid— Fan. and Sp " Ordinary Golden Gate, Fancy * ' Ordinary . . Liberty, Fancy '* Ordinary Richmond, Fancy '* Ordinary Kaiserin, Carnot, Chatenay , Fancy. '■ " *' Ordinary CARNATIONS Fancy Ordinary MISCELLANEOUS Chrysanthemums Cattleyas Lilies Lily of the Valley Danlias Tuberoses Mignonette Adiantum Cuneatum ** Crowcanum Smilax Asparagus Plumo.=;us, strings " " Sc Sprengeri, bunches CINCINNATI October 30 OETRUIT October 16 PER 100. TO DEALERS ONLY. BUFFALO October 30 PITTSBURO October 29 30,00 20.00 15.00 5.00 5.00 3.00 5.00 3.00 500 3.00 5.00 3.00 5.00 3.00 3.00 1. 00 40.00 25.00 20,00 10.00 6.00 4.00 6.00 4.00 6.00 4.00 6.00 4.00 6 00 4.00 30.00 35.00 20,00 10.00 6.00 3.00 6.00 3.00 6,00 3.00 6,00 3.00 6.00 3.00 I 2.50 2.00 I 1.50 40.00 I 30.00 I 25.00 I 15.00 I 8.00 4.00 I 8.00 4 00 8 CO I 4.00 j 8,00 I 4.00 8.00 6.00 3.00 3.00 30.00 15.00 10.00 3,00 6.00 6 00 3.00 7 00 3.00 7,00 3.00 6.00 3.00 2.00 1.50 25.00 35.00 15.00 10 00 8.00 5.00 I 8.00 I s.oo; 8.00 1 s.oo 8.03 5.00 7.00 6.00 3.00 9.00 5.00 10 25.00 8.00 300 1. 00 10.00 4.00 3 00 to 40.00 3 5-00 12,00 50.00 to 13.50 3.00 to a.oo to 3,00 to .50 to 1.50 to 9.00 to 13.50 j 12.50 to I 50.00 to I 30.00 to to 30.00 6.00 !• 25.00 4.00 3.00 4.00 1.00 3.00 3.00 15.00 35 00 15,00 8.00 4,00 6.00 8.00 to 4.00 to 8.00 to 3.00 to 1.50 to 35.00 18.00 I3.00 5.00 8.00 4.00 8.00 4.00 10,00 6.00 10.00 6.00 10.00 6.00 3'50 9.00 S.oo 3.00 1. 00 .50 to 15.00 112.50 4. CO 3.00 3.00 12.50 40.00 25.00 1.5c 1. 00 1.50 15.00 !i2.5> 50 00 1 35.00 50.00 140.00 15,00 4.00 .75 1.50 15 00 50.00 50.00 Geo. A. ^^utherland Co. CUT FLOWERS Florists' Supplies and Letters 34 HAWLEY STREET - BOSTON NOTICE OF REMOVAL Herewith we would like to to advise the trade in tieiier.il and our friends in particular, that we have removed our ploic nf busitiess lo \SS IV. TontlTL Sti-e^e^t, ABOVE ARCH STEET Thanking you for vour past favors and hoping for the continuance of the same in the future, especially as we will be able with more acconiniodations and with a larger stock to till your orders more promptly than lieretotore. We are. Very truly yours, J. STERN & CO. 482 HORTICULTURi: November 1906 List of Advertisers Page Allen J. K 480 Allen Wm. Stuart C0.480 American Nursery.. -460 Aschmann Godfrey. ..459 Bailer F. A 47 Barenbrug, Burgers & Co 46= Barrows H.H. & Son. 458 Baudisch & Co. 459 Bay State Nurseries.. 400 Beaven, E. A 477 Berckmans P. J. Co.. 460 Boadington A. T. 462-475 Boston Florist Letter Co 478 Boston Plate and Win- dow Glass Co 487 Breck Joseph & 8005462 Breitmeyer's J. Sons. 477 Bndgeman's Seed Warehouse 462 Brockton Dahlia Farm 47* Budlong J. A 478 Burpee W. A. & Co.. 462 Butler E.A. & Sons.. 47* Caldwell C. W 481 Carilon H. R 458 Carrillo & Baldwin... 45') Chicago Carnation Co. 470 Childs J. Lewis 47" Cochran Mushroom & Spawn Co 462 Connell;Ben) 458 Cooke G. H 477 Cottage Gardens... .460 Cowee A 475 Crawshaw James 458 Darrovi H. Fiank 458 Dawson M.M 460 Dilger Wm 481 Dreer H. A 459-486 Eastern Nurseries. ..460 Eaton H. N 458 Edgar WW. & Co... 459 Edwards Folding Box Co 478 Elliott Wm. & Sons..4to Esler J G 487 Ernest W.H 486 Eyres 477 Farquhar R. & J. & Co 46" FenrichJ.S 48' Fiske H. E.Seed Co.. 46" Foley Mfg. Co 487 Ford Bros 480 FromeotH. E. .. 480 Fruitland Nurseries.. 460 Green Chas.H. 458 Grey T. J. & Co 462 Gude Bros. Co 477 Gurney Healei Mig. Co 487 Guttman Alex. J 480 Guttman & Weber... 479 Hail Asso. 487 Hammond Paint & Slug Shot Works. 46? Held A 459 Herbert David & Son 460 Herr A. M 476 Hews A. H. Sr Co.... 486 Hicks & Crawbuck ..480 Hilfinger Bros 486 Hitchings & Co 488 Hartmann Hjalmar & Co 462 Horan E. C 480 JohnsonSeedCo 474 KastingW. F 481 Kalzenstein O. & Co. 460 Kervan Co., The 481 Page Kessler, P. F 481 Kilbourn R. 476 King Cons. Co 487 Kroeschell Bros 487 Lager & Hurrell 459 Lang, Julius 480 Laiigjahr, Alfred H. . .481 Leuthy A. & Co 459 Lord & Burnham Co. 488 Lothrop W. P. 476 Manda I. A. -459 .\lanley Cnas. H 487 .McCarthy N. F 48- McConnell .\lex.. ■- 477 McKellar Charles W. 478 McKissick.W. E. ...478 McMaousJas 480 Michell H. F. Co. ...475 Michigan Cut Flower Excnacge 48r Millang Charles 480 Millang Frank 480 Miller Theo 477 Moninger J. C. -. ..487 Morehead MIg Co. .487 Murdoch J. B.&Co..48i Murray Samuel.. 477 Nicotine Mfg. Co. ...486 Niessen Leo. Co 478 Pennock-Meehan Co. 478 Perkins St. Nurseries. 459 Peterson J. A. 458 Pierson F.R. Co 458 Pierson U Bar Co.. ..488 Pittsburg Floral Ex.. 478 Pye E. H 476 Rawson W. W. & C0.452 Raynor John 1 480 Reed& Keller 481 Reid Edw 478 Reinberg Peter 478 Rickards P.ros. 46a Robinson H.M.&Co. 479-481 Rochrs Julius Co 459 Rolker August & SonS486 Sander & Son 459 Scharff Bros 458 Schmidt J. C. Co... .458 ScollayJohnA 487 Sheridan W. F 480 Siggers & Siggers 486 Situations & Wants.. 486 SimWm. 46' Skidelskv S, S 476 Smiley I- G 458 Smith N.ithan & Son. 460 Smith W.C 458 Stem J.&Co 48' Steams A. T. Lumber Co. 487 Stumpp & Walter Co.46a Sutherland Geo. A. Co 48t Swayne Edw 460 Thorburn J.M. &C0.475 Traendly & Schenck.480 Valley Farms Nursery Co 460 Vick's Jas. Sons 462 Walsh M. H... 460 Waterer John & Sons. 460 Watson G. C 4*« Weathered Co. 487 Weber F. C 477 Weber H. & Sons.... 476 Welch Bros 478 Wyman W 476 Wyman, Windsor H..4fo Yokohama Nurseries. 462 Young A. L 481 Young John 481 Young, Thos. Jr 477 Young & Nugent ... .477 Buyer's Directory and Ready Reference Guide READ IT Adyertlsements 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 AdvertUers will Indicate the respective pages. ADIANTUMS. Henry A. Dreer, Philadelphia. For page see List of .Advertisers. Adiantum Ilybridum, fine young plants, 15 tor $1. mailed; $5 per 100. Originator's stock. Certificate of Merit S. A. F., '(to. A. Ley & I3ro., Laugdon, D. C. Adiantum Farleyense, 2 1-2-ln. strong stulf, for growing on, or for Fern dish, ?lo.00 per 100: $140.00 per 1,000. J. A. Peterson, Westwood, Cincinnati, O. BULBS AND TUBERS — Continued. H. E. Fiske Co., 12 & 13 Faueiiil Hall Sq., Kostou. Forcing Bulbs. For page see List of Advertisers. Rickards Bros., 37 East 19th St., New York. Forcing Bulbs. I'or page see List of Advertisers- Johnson Seed Co., 217 Market St., Phlla. High Grade Bulbs. For pEge see List of Advertisers. AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENTS. Thos. J. Grey & Co., 32 S. Market St., Boston. For page see List of AdTertlsers. 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. ASPARAGUS. James Crawshaw, 403 Plalnfield St., Provi- dence, R. I. Asparagus Crawshawll. For page see List of Advertisers. Scharff Bros., Yen Wert, Ohio. Asparagus Plumosus and Spien;;erl. For page see List of Advertisers. Asparagus plumosus nanus and Sprengerl, 2 1-2IU., $2.50 100. Carl Hagenburger, West Mentor, Ohio. ___^ Asparagus Plumosa. 2ln. pots. Fine plants. ?2.50 per 100. $20.00 per 1000. Cash with order or good reference. Erie Floral Co., Erie, Pa., or Wm. P. Kastlug, 385 ElUcott St., Buffalo, N. T. AZALEA INDICA. F. W. O. Schmltz, Prince Bay. N. BAMBOO STAKES. Yokohama Nurseries, 31 Barclay St., N. T. For page see List of Advertisers. BEGONIAS. Begonias Glolre de Lorraine and Turuford Hall, propagated from leaf cuttings, $15.00 100; $140.00 1000; 4-in., $40.00 100. Cash. J. A. Peterson, Westwood, Cincinnati, O. BOXWOODS^ J. H. Troy, New Rochelle, N. Y. Is Your Name In The Above List? If Not, Why Not? BULBS AND TUBERS. Joseph Breck & Sons. 47-54 N. Market St., Boston. Dutch Bulbs. For page see List of Advertlsera. 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 of Advertisers. James Vick's Sons, Rochester, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. A. T. Boddlngton,~342 W. 14ch St.. N. T. For page see List of Advertisers. The F. R. Pierson Co., Tarrytown-on-Hudson. N. Y. Japan Longlflorums, Candldum, Narcissi, French Bulbs. For page see List of Advertisers. CARNATIONS. E. H. Pye. Upper Nyack, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Guttman & Weber, New York, Carnation Vi^-tory. For page see List of Advertisers. The H. Weber & Sons Co., Oakland, Md. Carnation Mabelle. For page see List of Advertisers. S. S. SkidelskyT^iTJ. 24th St., Phlla. Rose Pink Enchantress. For page see List of Advertisers. Chicago Carnation Co., Joliet, III. For page see List of Advertisers. CHRYSANTHEMUMS. Nathan Smith & Son, Adrian, Mich. Chrvsanthenniiii Ortobor Frost. For page see List of Advertisers. COLEUS. Doctor Ross 2 1-2 In., ".ic. dozen, cash. For other fancy ahd standard sorts write Roney Bros., West Grove. Pa. CONIFERS. John Waterer & Sons. Ltd.. American Nursery, Bagshot, Eng. For page see List of Advertisers. CUPS AND TROPHIES. Thornton Bros., Lawrence, Mass. CUT FLOWER BOXES. Folding cut flower boxes, the best made. Write for list, lloltou & IluuUel Co., Mll- waukee, Wis. Welch Bros., 226 Devonshire St., Boston. For page^ee Llst^of^dvertisers. Edwards Folding Box Co., Philadelphia. For page see List of Advertisers. CYCLAMEN SEEDS. R. & J. Farquhar & Co., 6 & 7 So. Market St., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. H. F. Michell Co., Philadelphia. For page see List of Advertisers. DAHLIAS. David Herbert & Son, Atco, N. i. 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. Henry A. Dreer, 714 Chestnut St., Philadelphia. For page see List of Advertisers. DRACAENAS. Henry A. Dreer. Philadelphia. For page see List of Advertisers. Dracaena termlnalls from bench, fine $25.00 100. Carl Hagenburger, West Men- tor, Ohio. FERNS. A. Leotby & Co.. Rosllndale, Mass For page see List of Advertisers. H. H. Barrows & Sob, Whitman, Mass. Nephrolepls Whltmanl. Fnr page see List of Adverrlsera. H. N. Eaton, So. Sudbury, Mass. Boston Ferns. For page see List of Advertisers. Wm. W. Edgar Co., WaverleyTTJass. For page see List of Advertisers. "" J. A. Peterson, McHenry Av., Cincinnati, O. Boston Ferns. For page see List of Advertisers. Henry A. Dreer. Philadelphia. For page see List of Advertisers. Wm. cTSmltiirBlst & Market Sts., Phlla. For page see List of .\dvertlsers. November 3, 1906 FICUS. Win. C. Smith, 61st & Market Sts., Phlla. For page see List of Advertisers. FLORAL PHOTOGRAPHS. Floral Photographs. Foley's 22U -228 1-2 Bowery, New York. FLORISTS' FERTILIZER. A sample 100-lb. bag of Blatehford's Plant Grower aud Land Renovator Fer- tilizer only $2.75. It is composed solely of pure rose growers' bone meal, nitrate of soda, Peruvian guano, sulphate of am- monia, sulphate of potash and gypsum. In the correct proportions. For benches and pottlug plauts, roses, carnations. UUea, mums, etc., it has never been surpassed. Address The Barwell Agricultural Works, Waukeaan, Ills. Established at Leicester, England in 1800. Pulverized Manure Co., 31 Union Stock Yards, Chicago. Sheep Manure, Wizard Brand. FLORISTS' LETTERS. Boe;on Florist Letter Co.. 84 Hawley St., Boston, Mass. For page see List of Adyertlaera. O. A. Sutherland Co.. 34 Hawley St., Boston, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers, FLORISTS' SUPPLIES. H. M. Bobinson & Co., 8-11 FroTloce St., Boston, Mass. For page see List of Advertlaera. The Kervau Co., 20 W. 27th St., N. 1' Decorative Evergreens. For page see List of Advertisers. N. F. McCarthy & Co., 84 Hawley St., Boston, Mass. For page see List of Advertlaera. Beed & Keller, 122 VV. '25th St., New York. For page see List of Adverttserg. J. B. Murdoch & Co., 545~Llbert7 St. Pittsburg, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. J. Stern & Cc , 1028 Uermantown Ave., Philadelphia. For page see List of Advertisers. FLOWERS BY TELEGRAPH. Alex. McConnell, New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Fred C. Weber, 4:i2(j-28 Olive St.. St. Louis, Mo. For page see List of Advertlgerg. J. Breltmeyer's Sons, Miami & Gratiot Ares., Detroit, Mich. For page see List of Advertisers. IhoB. 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 U. Cooke. Washington, D. C. For page see List of Advertisers. Gude Bros. Co.. 1214 F ft.. Washington, D. C. For page see List of Advertiser*. Samuel -Murray, 1017 Broadway, Kausas City, Mo. For page see List of Advertlsem. 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. FLOWERING PLANTS. Baudlsch & Co.. Union Hill, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. FLOWER POTS. W. H. Ernest. 28th and M Sts.. Washington. D C. For page see Ll."t of Advertisers^ A. H. Hews & Co.. Cambridge. .Mass. For page see list of Advertisers. IMlflnger Bros.. fE Edward. N^ YT For page see List of Advertisers. FREESIAS. Wra. Elliott & Sons, 201 Fulton St., New York. GALAX. e. M. Robinson *: Co., 8-11 Province St., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. HORTICULTURE GALAX— Continued. Michigan Cut Flower Co.. Detroit. For page see List of Advertisers. C. W. Caldwell, Mgr., Galax, ^'a, Galax Leaves. For page see List of Advertisers, GERANIUMS. A. M. Herr, Lancaster, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. 48S 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 Advertlseis. Standard Plate Glass Co., Boston. 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 Advertlaera. Fierson 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 Construction Co., N. Tonawanda. N. ¥. For page see Ll.st of Advertisers. J. C. Monlnger Co.. 117 East Blackhawk~St7, Chicago, III. For page see List of Advertisers. Weathered Co., Box 789, New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Foley Mfg. Co., 471 wr22nd St., Chicago, For page see List of Advertisers. Chas. H. Mauley, Premier Mfg. Works, St. Johns. Mich. For page see List of Advertisers. HARDY FERNS AND SUPPLIES. H. M. Robinson & Co.. 8-11 Province St.. Boston, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. The Kervau Co., 20 W. 27th St., New York, For page see List of Adverllsers. .Michigan Cut Flower Co., 38 and 40 Miami ■Ave., Detroit, Mich., Wm. Dilger, Mgr. Fancy Ferns. For page see l.l.«t of Advertisers. E. A. Beaven, Evergreen, Ala. Fadeless Sheet Moss: Lyrata. For page see List of Advertisers. L. B. Brague, Hinsdale, Mass. Hardy Cut Ferns, Christmas Trees, Baled Spruce. HARDY PERENNIALS. M. H. Walsh, Woods Hole, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. Bay State Nurseries, 600 Adams St, N. Abington, Mass. Hardy Herbaceous Perennials. For page see List of Advertisers. Eastern Nurseries,, Jamaica Plain, Mass. Herbaceous Plants. For page see List of Advertisers. HEATING APPARATUS. Lord & Burnham Co., 1133 Broadway, New York. For page see Ll-^^t of Advertisers. Plersou 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. John A. Scollay, 73~& TS^Myrtle Ave., Brooklyn, N. Y. For page see List of Advertlaera. Gurnev Heater Mfg. Co., 188-200 Franklin St., Cor. Pearl, Boston, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. Kroeschefl Bros.,~~35TErre St., Chicago. For page see List of Advertisers. HIBISCUS SYRIACUS MEEHANII. P. .1. Berckmans Co., Inc., Frnltland Nurseries, Augusta, Ga. For page see List of .\dvertlscrs. HOTBED SASH. The A. T. Stearns Lumber Co., Neponset, Mass. l"or page see List of Advertisers. Hltchlngs t Co., 1170 Broadway, N. For page see List of Advertisers. Y. Lord & Burnham Co., li;« Broadway, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. INSECTICIDES. Hammond's Paint & S. S. Works, FIshklll, N. Y. Slug Shot. 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., Philadelphia. For page see List of Advertisers. Wm. W. Edgar Co., Waverly, Mass. i'or page see List of Advertisers. A. Leuthy & Co., Rosllndale, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. LEADING RETAIL FLORISTS. Alex. McConnell, New lork. For page see List of Advertisers. Thomas Young, Jr., New York. For page see List of Adverllsers. Fred C. Weber. 4320 Olive St., St. Loala,M«. For page see List of Advertisers J. Breiimeyer's bons, Detroit, Mich. 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. Fia. Telegraph or mail orders promptly ailed. Long distance telephone connections. Theodore Jiiller, 4832 Delmar Bvd., St. Louis, Mo. For page sec List of Advertisers. LILIUM HARRISII. F. R. Plerson Co., Tarrytownon-Hudson. N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. LILY OF THE VALLEY. John Scheepers & Co., 2-6 Old Slip, N. Y. Excelleuta. For page see List of Advertisers. MOREHEAD RETURN TRAP. Moorehead Mfg. Co., Detroit, Mich. For page see List of Advertisers. MUSHROOM SPAWN. Cochran Mnslirooiu .S; Spawn Co., 911 Chemical I'.ldg., St. Louis. Mo. For page see List of Advertisers. NARCISSUS. Stnmpp & Walter Co., 50 Barclay St., N.Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Warnaar & Co.. Sasseuhelm, Holland Wm. Elliott & Sons; 201 Fnlton St., New York, NICO-FUME. Ky. Tobacco Prodnct Co., Louisville, Ky. NICOTEEN APHIS PUNK. Nicotine Mfg. <'o., St. Louis. Mo. For page see List of Advertisers. NURSERY STOCK. John Waterer & Sons, Ld., .American Nurser.v, Bagsbot. England For page see List of Advertisers. Bay State Nurseries, N. Abington, Mass. For page see List of Advertiser. ORCHIDS. S. S. Peunnck-.Meehan Co.. 1608-1618 Ludlow St., Phlla. For pr.ge see List of Advertisers. 484 HORTICUL.TURI: November 3, 1906 ORCHID PLANTS. Lager & Hurrell, Summit, X. J. For page see List of Advertisers. Sander, St. AlbaasT^ England. Importers, Exporters, Growers, Hybridists. tor page see Lisi of Advertisers. Julius Roehrs Co., Eutlierford, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. Carrllo & Baldwin. Secaucus, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. A He!d, 11-19 William St., New York. Orchids for Spring Delivery. For page see List of Advertisers. J. A. Manda, 191 Vallev Road, W. Orange, N. J. Orchids tor Beginners. For page see List of Advertisers. PALMS. A. Leuthy & Co., Roslindale, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. Henry A. Dreer, Philadelphia. For page see List of .\dvprtisers. PANDANUS. J. A. Peterson, McHenry Av., CiucinnatI, O. Pandanus Veitchii. I'or page see List of Advertisers. PANSIES. F. A. Bailer, Bloomlngton, 111. For page see List of Advertisers. PATENTS. Slggers & Slggers, Washington, D. C. For page see List of Advertisers. PEAT. F. J. Scott & Co., Loyd, N. Y. Box 24. PEONIES. Gilbert H. Wild, Sarcoxle, Mo. Warnaar & Co., Sassenheim, Holland. Edward Swayne, West Chester. Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. Johnson Seed Co., 217 Market St. Phlla. For page see List of Advertisers. POT HANGERS. Pot hangers, Kramer's $1 doz. l>y exp., $1.2.5 by mall. I. N. Kramer & Son, Cedar Rapids, la. PRIMULAS. Baudlsch & Co., Union Hill. N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. Primula Obc. Grandlflora. 4 In. pots. $6 per 100. Cash, please. A. Relyea & Son, Poughkeepsle, N. Y. Primula Obc. Grandlflora. 21n. pots $3.00 per 100. Edward Allen. Plalnfleld, Conn. RHODODENDRONS. John Waterer & Sons, Ltd., American Nursery, Bagshot, Eng. For page see List cf Advertisers. ROSES. M. IL Walsh, Woods Hole. Mass. Hardy Roses, H. T. Roses and Ramblers. For page see List of Advertisers. E. H. Pye, Upper Nyack, N. Y. For page oce List of Advertisers. F. W. O. Schmitz. Prince Bay, N. Y. Baby Ramblers. American Beauties, 2-ln., $55.00; 3-ln., $8.00 1000. Cash. J. Henry Bartram, Landsdowne, Pa. Roses. Baby Rambler, the strongest dor- mant stock In the country, $2.5.00 per 100; 2 1-2 In. pot plants, $7.00 per 100, $65.00 per 1000. Brown Bros. Co., 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; .500 $125.00; 1000 $200.00; 5000 and upwards. $175 per 1000. Minneapolis Floral Co., Minneapolis, Minn. SEEDS. T. J. Grey & Co., 32 So. Market St. Boston, Mass. For page see List of jLdvertlserg. Joseph Breck & Sons, SEEDS — Continued. W. Atlee Burpee & Co., Philadelphia. For page see List of Advertisers. J. M, Thorburn & Co., 33 Barclay St., New York. Pandanus Utilis Seeds. For page see List of Advertisers. 61 and 52 N. Market St., Boston, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. H, F. Mlchell Co., 1017 Market St. Philadelphia, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. R. & J. Farquhar & Co., Boston, Mass. Grass Seed Mixtures. For page see List of Advertisers. A. T. Boddington, 342 W. 14th St., N. Y. For page see List of -Advertisers. James Vlck's Sons, Rochester, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. W. W. Rawson & CoTfUnion St., Boston. True Irish Shamrock Seed. For page see List of Advertisers. HJalmar Hartmann & Co., 12 Stormgade, Copenhagen, Denmark. Cauliflower and Cabbage Seed. For page see List of Advertisers. G. C. Watson, Dobson Bldg., Phlla. Grass Seeds. For page see List of Advertisers. H. E. Flske Seed Co., 12 and 13 FaneuII Hall Sq., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. Rlckards Bros., 37 East 19th St. New York. Giant Cyclamen Seeds. 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. WILD SMILAX. E. A. Beaven, Evergreen, Ala. Southern SmIIax. For page see List of Advertisers. SMILAX PLANTS. R. Kllbourn, Clinton, N. T. For page see List of Advertisers. J. C. Schmidt Co., Bristol, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers SPHAGNUM MOSS. Live Sphagnum moss, orchid peat and orchid baskets always on baud. 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. SPIRAEA. Warnaar & Co., Sassenheim, Holland. STEAM TRAP. E. Hlppard, Youngstown, O. TOMATO PLANTS. Strong Tomato plants for forcing, $2.00 per 100, cash. Roney Bros., West Grove Pa. TOMATO SEEDS. Wm. Sim, Cllftondalc, Mass. 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. HItchlngs & Co., 1170 Broadway, N. X. For page see List of Advertisers. John A. ScoIIay, 73-75 Myrtle Ave., Brooklyn, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Weathered Co., 46 and 48 Marlon St., NTy. For page gee 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. Otto Katzenstein & Co., Atlanta, Ga. For page see List of Advertisers. VIOLETS. H. R. Carlton, Willoughby, 0. Violet, Gov. Herrick. For page see List of Advertisers. J. C. Schmidt Co., Bristol, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. Charles H. Green, Spencer, Mass. Princess of Wales. For page see List of Advertisers. Princess Violets, strong, field grown plants $43.00 per 1000, cash. George W. Fullick, Cochltuate, Mass. Gov. Herrick Violet, No. 1 shape, 2 1-2-ln. pots, ready tn bench, $2.00 per doz., $10.00 per 100, $80.00 per 1000. W. A. Calhoun, 3226 Euclid Ave., East Cleveland, Ohio. WIREWORK. ' Reed & Keller, 122 W. 25th St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Wlrework. Write for our catalogue. Holton & Hunkel Co., Milwaukee, Wis. WHOLESALE FLORISTS. Boston. N. F. McCarthy & Co., 84 Hawley SL, 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. 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., Bnf- falo, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Chicago. J. A. Budlong, 37 Randolph St., Chicago. For page see List of Advertisers. 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. 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 Allen Co., 53 W. 28th 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 sTTNew York. For page see List of Advertisers. n. 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 West 28th St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Philip F. Kessler, 55 W. 26th SL, New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Julius Lang, 53 West 30th SL, 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.^28thrst., New^York. For page see List of Advertisers. Chas Mlllang, 50 West 29th SL, New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Frank Mlllang, 55-57 W. 26th 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 wr28th St.,~New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Traendly & Schenck^ 44 W. 28Th St7, 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. .Tohn Young. 51 W. 28th St., New York. For page sec List of Advertisers. November :?, 1906 horticulture: 485 WHOLESALE FLORISTS— Continued Philadelphia. GREENHOUSE CONTRUCTION. W. E. McKlsslck, 1221 Filbert St., rhila- delpliln, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. Leo Nle.sseu Co., 1217 Arch St., Phlla- delplihi, Pa. For page see List ot Advertisers. The S. S. Pennock-Meehan Co7, 1608T8 Ludlow St., Philadelphia, Pa. For page see List of ■\dYerti3ors. Edward Reld, 1526 Ranstead St., pTilladfl- phla. Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. Pittsburg. J^ B. Murdoch & Co., 545 Liberty St., Pittsburg, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. PlttsburgT'Iorlsts' Exchange, 228 Diamond St., Pittsburg, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. New Offers in This Issue. AZALEAS. W. W. Edgar Co., Waverley, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. BEGONIA GLORIE DE LORRAINE. E. A. Butler & Son, Niagara Falls, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. CARNATION DEBUTANTE. -T. W. Howard, Somerville, Mass. For page soe List of Advertisers. CHRYSANTHEMUM STOCK PLANTS. W. Wyman, Swampscott, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. DAHLIAS. W. P. Lothrop, Brooktou Dahlia Farm, E. Brldgcwater, Mass. For page soe List of Advertisers. FERNS, CRIMSON RAMBLERS. Benj. Conncll, West Grove. Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. HOLLAND ROSES: MANETTI STOCK. H. Frank Darrow. 26 Barclay St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. HORICUM. Hammond's P. & S. S. Works, Fishkill-on- Hndson, N. Y. For page sep List of Advertisers. LATE FLOWERING TULIPS: LILI- UM MULTIFLORUM: DUTCH ROMAN HYACINTHS. Arthur T. Boddington, 342 W. 14th St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. PHOENIX ROEBELINI. John Lewis Chikls. Floral Park. N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. PRIVET. Valley Farms Nursery Co., Brookfleld Centre, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. SPECIMEN NURSERY STOCK. Cottage Gardens Co.. Queens. N. Y. For page see List ot Advertisers. TREE TUBS; STRAW AND BUR- LAP MATS; SHEEP MANURE. Wm. Klliott & Sons, 201 Fulton St.. New York. For page see List of Advertisers. VIOLETS. .1. S. Smilev, West Roxbury, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. WHOLESALE FLORISTS. A. L. Young it Co., 54 W. 2Sth St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. (A paper read by J. U. Velie before the Gardeners' and Florlsis' Club of Boston, October lO, 1006.) Continued from page 430. Let us compare the cost of a house 100 feet long having angle iron plate, angle iron posts and cast iron foot pieces with the all wood house having wood plate and wood posts. The cost of the angle iron plate for both eaves together with angle iron posts and cast iron foot pieces spaced every six lights of glass, would be about $120. The cost of the wood plate and cy- press posts spaced every three lights of glass, which is the usual spacing for this construction, would be ap- proximately $G0. This makes a differ- ence of $G0 in the cost of one house over the other. Assuming that you build a house 100 feet long with wood posts and plate, superstructure costing $1500 complete, you will see that the addi- tional cost of $60 for iron plate and posts is 4 per cent, of the total cost of superstructure of the all wood house. The heating and benches would be the same in either case. Let us further assume that the all wood house would last 15 years. If you add the same percentage, 4 per cent., to the life of the all wood house, the house with iron plate and posts would have to last you only between seven and eight months longer than the all wood house. However, by investing $60 more you lose the interest on this except as it is earned in the length of life of your building. If this $60 otherwise invested should double it- self in 15 years, you would have to figure 8 per cent, increase in the length of life of the Iron and wood house over the all wood in order that your investment on either one may pay you equally well. This 8 per cent, added would mean that the iron and wood house would have to last about one year and three months longer than the all wood. The actual increase of length of life of house, because of the iron posts and plate, would be many times the one year and three months. It the house with Iron plate and posts lasts twenty-two and one- half years, or half as long again as the all wood house, which it is reasonable to suppose, on a basis of the figures just given, your cost per year for su- perstruct'ire of house would be be- tween $69 and $70 for the iron and wood construction against $100 for the all wood, or a saving of nearly a third of your cost per year for superstruc- ture of sreenhouses by using iron plate and posts. The design of a greenhouse is fully as important as the construction to be used, in order to cover the ground at the least expense, secure the best cir- culation of air, and heat to the best advantage. One can readily see that no matter what the width of the house, the expense of the side walls is the same, consequently the wider the house, providing one keeps within reasonable limits, the less the cost per square foot covered so far as super- structure goes. The circulation of air is much better in a wide house than in a narrow one, and th'^ wide house is more easily heated in proiKirtion to the surface covered than a narrow one. An example of this can be seen at Waban Conservatories, Natlck, where in a house 21 fe.'t wide with ridge about 14 feet high there are twelve 1 1-4 inch pipes, and in a house 40 feet wide with ridge about 21 feet high there are twenty 1 1-4 inch pipes, and I understand that a higher and more even temperature can be main- tained in this wide house than in the narrow one. The ridge and furrow houses, while in almost universal use through the west, are not so extensively built in New England. These houses present the advantage of being more econom- ical than the detached house, because of the eliminating of several sides in a block of houses, but they have the disadvantage of casting more or less shade from the gutters, and more breakage of glass is caused by ice and snow than in the detached house. There seems to be a growing tendency, however, towards this construction. The even span house is the cheapest and in a large majority of cases is the style built. Where houses run east and west, which is conceded by the majority of growers to be the moat desirable way of locating them, sev- eral of the best growers have the roof on the north side of a steeper pitch than that on the south, both eaves be- ing ot the same height. This throws the ridge north of the center, and is done to avoid shade from the ridge on the rear bench or bed. In Boston on the twenty-second day of December the sun shines at an angle of 23 de- grees, while on the twenty-second of June at 71 degrees. This makes a rise nf the sun 8 degrees per month. With an even span house running east and west having the roof 32 degrees pitch, you will see that you will get no shade fro-n the ridge on the rear bench until about the first of Febru- ary, or until the sun gets higher than pitch of roof en the north side. If the north side of the hou.se has a pitch of 45 degrees with the house running east and west, you will get no shade on the rear bench until about -.larch 20th. The steeper the pitch of the roof the more surface in it and a pro- portionate increase in cost. It is a question of opinion as to whether the .saving of shadf on the north bench compens.ates for the additional cost. If the house is placed facing a few degrees to the east in order to obtain the morning sun more directly, the shade from the ridge on the north bench is varied. This facing of the house slightly to the east of south seems the ideal arrangement to secure the henofits of the morning sun. There Is but little difference the year through between the amount of sun- shine in the morning and that in the afternoon. Boston weather reports for five years show an average of twenty-four more hours' sunshine each year in the morning than in the afternoon. Ordinarily the pitch of roof .giving the best results is 32 degrees, or a rise of 7 1-2 inches to a foot. This, however, is varied occasionally for various rea.sons. In the even span ridge and furrow houses running ea.st and west a pitch of about 27 degrees is often used v.'ith good results. With this arrangement the roof of one house shades the other less than woulil be the case if the pitch were sleeper. The spacing of 16x24 inch glass in the roof the 24 inch way is quite often done with very desirable results 486 HORTlCULTURi: November 3, 1906 as far as the amount of light in the house is concerned, but this is usually at the sacrifice of more or less glass, as the breakage is usually greater in the house constructed in this manner. Continuous ventilation on both sides of the ridge gives the best results. If one places top ventilators one light apart there is rc'ore space for air to be admitted than if the ashes were con- tinuous, but there is also more liability of a draught. Side ventilation, while desirable for violets or cool plants, is in decreasing demand for use in car- nation growin,g. The durability of the wood work in a greenhouse depends on the wood, the method and thoroughness of dry- ing, the manner of applying the first coat of paint, the manner in which joints are made, and the thoroughness with which it is kept pamted after erection. Red Gulf Cypress from the swampy Southern States stands the test of durability in greenhouse con- struction better than any other wood. This, however, must be free from sap and should be thoroughly air dried. To insure Ihe bf st results the first coat of paint should be applied to the wood work by dipping rather than by paint- ing it with a brush, for in the dipping process the wood absorbs .several times the amount of oil that is retained in the grain by the other process. This gives a durablity and a foundation for future coats of paint that cannot be secured in any other way. Milling and construction should be such that there will be as little chance of water lod.ging at joints as possible. The purchasing of glass, putty and white lead for paint to be used after the priming coat, are matters to be as carefully looked into as any other part of the construction. If a poor grade of any of these is used thev MmMMmWMIWWMmUMMMfMIMIK WANTS, FOR SALE, ETC. Advertisements in this column one cent a word, nitials count as words. ^ Cash with order. POSITIONS WANTED for bend garden- ers and assistants; for turtbor Information apply lo W. W. Rawson & Co., 5 Union St.. Boston. Mass. SITUATION WANTED by single young man as assistant on private place; have conslderal)le experience in greenhouses. Address W. MeA., Box. 312, Millbrook, N. Y. SITUATION WANTED — Private place preferred as head gardener. Married; two children; good reference. A. N., eare R & J. Farqubar Co.. I'.oston. SITUATION WANTED l>y gardener of adequate experience, to take management of estate, with or without greenhouses. Address H. J., care HORTICULTURE. 11 Hamilton place, Boston. WANTED— A good, all around man for florist's store, with good reference; wages S18.00 per week. Apply to Geo. H. Cooke. Conn. Ave. and L Street, Wasbington D C. may materially affect the dividends of the florists' business. There is no class of building con- struction exposed to more trying con- ditions than a greenhouse, conse- quently there is every reason for making the structure as durable as possible consistent with a reasonable outlay. The majority of successful florists, if they have not previously built of a -durable construction, are fast learning that a small additional cost for durable members in the con- struction pays them a very large per- centage on their investment. I have seen many florists kept from deserved advancement because of the constant outlay for repairs on buildings erect- ed in what at the time seemed an in- expensive manner. GREENHOUSES BUILDING AND PROJECTED. New. Drockton, Mass. — W. B. Bowen, one house. Elmsford, N. Y. — Scott Bros., houses 30x75, 26x100, 9x75. Indianapolis. Ind. — B. Hitz, eleven houses, each 16 x 125. Kirkwood, Mo. — W. J. Pilcher, range of houses. Wilmington, Mass. — Greorge G. Phelps, one house. Additions. Falmouth, Me.— Sklllin Bros., one house 125 feet long. Livermore Falls, Me. — G. H. Fuller, one house. Newton Highlands, Mass. — A. H. Fewkes, one house. LIST OF PATENTS. S."!:;.?!!. Fruit Clipper. David H. Goode. Sapulpa, Ind. Ter. S.34,207. Fruit-Picker. Frederick Kaufmann, Burlington, Iowa. S33,383. Fruit-Picker's Bag George Guinther., Covina, Gal. 832,978. Land Leveler. Joseph J. Jensen, Goshen, Idaho, as- signor of one-half to Chas. W. Mulhall, Idaho Falls, Idaho. The Morehead Mfg. Co., of Detroit, Michigan, have recently sold some sixty to seventy Return Steam Traps for use in greenhouses throughout the country. Among the florists that have re- cently installed Morehead Traps are: Wietor Brothers, Chicago. 111.; Wm. Dittmann, New Castle, Ind.; D. V. Augsburger Sons. Peoria, 111.; Alfred Burton, Philadelphia, Pa.; Blackman Floral Co., Evansville, Ind.; Benthey- Coatsworth Co., Chicago, 111.; Julius Niednagel, Evansville, Ind.; Newell Floral Co.. Newell. W. Va.; Grohmann Brothers. Saginaw, Michigan. The Morehead Mfg. Co.. advertises in HORTICULTURE. NlKOTEENAPHISPUNK THE OPICINALANP GENUINE NICOTINMUl^GANT STRON§!E^T;>^^sf UNIFORM PPICE 60C PE-R BOX OF LONG SHEETS' I 50PER ASEOF IZ BOXES i;ii.<.iij3i3>:ife FORSPRAYflNG'^OR'A'APORIZINC DPICE $1 50 PER PINT BOTTLE ;^\ 813 22 ^ CASE I PED OF 10 PINT BOTTLES Nicotine MfcCo. St.Louis No. Send othtr business direct lo Washington. Saves time and insures better service. Personal aitention guaranteed. Twenty-five years' active service. SPECl.'\LTV: "Working on ihe F.iilures of Gibers." SIGGERS & SIGGERS PATENT L.WVVKIvS Box 9, National Union Building Washington. I). C. STANDARD FLOWER POTS Packed in small crates, easy to tiaadle. Price per crate Ijooa in.pots in crate $4.88 ■500»5i 1500 3}4 10003 8003H 500 ♦ 3205 1446 5-25 6.00 5.00 5.80 4.50 4.51 16 Price per crate I30 7 in. pots in crate$4.3a 60 8 " " 3.00 HAND MADE 48 g in, pots in crate $3.60 48 10 " " 4.8» 14 ■■ " " 3.60 »4 " " " 4.80 " M " " 4.80 6 16 " " 4.50 Seed pans, same price as pots. Send for price list of Cylinders for Cut flowers, Haneing Baskets, Lawn V ases. etc. Ten percent, off for. ash with ..rdcr Address HUflnper Brns.,Pottery,Fort Edward, N.Y. Hugnst Rolkerji Sons, Agts., 31 Barclay St. , N. ». City. Standard Flower . . If your greenhouses are within 500 miles of the Capit- I. write us, we can save you money W. H. ERNEST, ?8;h and M Streets, WASHINGTON, D. C. Look through the Buyers' Directory and Ready Reference Guide. You will find some good offers there also. POTS Holds Class Firmly See tho Point *W PEEJHJESS OtAKltifl: I'olntB &re the bell. No rttthii or l(3ft». Boi of 1.000 poiQU 76 oU. poctpktd. HENBY A.DREER, 114 CbMtBBi St., Phllk. Pk Noviember 3. 1906 HORTICULTURE 487 i|j^»e^9VveVl'%ciXe« IMPROVF.D Greenhouse Boiler, 35 Erie St., CHICAGO. BoikTs iiiaik' o( Sti't'l l'..iilii- rl.il-: .shell, firebox sheets and beads of steel; water space all around front, sides and back. Write for information. fflRESSfJ* SASH BARS feet or longei HOT BED SASH PECKY CYPRESS BENCH LUMBER GREENHOUSES ERECTED AND EQUIPPED COMPLETE IF DESIRED Write for Circalar "D" and Prices The A. T. STEARKS LIMBER CO. NEPONSET, BOSTON, MASS. SAVING- DEVICE The MOREHEAD TRAP will cut down operating expenses and bring better results. Write us. We can help you grow better flowers. MOREHEAD MFC. CO. 1046 Grand fli»er Ave. DETROIT, MICH. BOSTON PLATE & WINDOW GLASS CO. GREENHOUSE GLASS German and American 261 to 287 A St., BOSTON 20-22 Canal St. Look through the Buyers' Directory and Ready Reference Guide. You will find some good offers there also. GRELNH0U5L MATERIAL IS THE. YSiRY ^fisr^ TOLE-Y M FG . Co. 471 Yi-^z^'y-OflC/^GO, HAY£. n, RiqHT FROM THE-QULFoF M£.)BAR struction produces a structure unmatched in attractiveness and adaptability. U-Bar greenhouses represent the highest development of excelling as they do in plicity, greenhouse construction strength, lightness, sim- durability, attrac !|!!itlilj|jii,i| ii^|iUyMI|il tiveness, productiveness and low cost of mainte ' ~miiw'^"' h ' nance. The last few phrases from the new BKp^S^>*'^y^^ ^|^ catalog's introduction the catalog we want you to send for. Pierson U-Bar Company, Designers and Builders U=Bar Greenhouses, Metropolitan Building, Fourth Avenue and 23rd Street, New York. \i:i'Hi:oi.i:iMs I'iKifsoxi Mri.TUicisi > O riORrsrFlANT^MAN, 10MCAPE Garde N£, / /7/fam//m T/ace, Bq/TOA/, Mass. cJi/bscr/ption, H.00_\ 490 HORTICULTURE, November 10, 1906 iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiininmiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii'ii!iiiiiii'imiii"i'Miii!jj NOW READY Eaeter Xilies Should be potted at once, as Easter is early this year Japan itocka are now arriving, and ire In flrst-dass shape JAPAN LONGIFLORUM. . 9 to 10 in. bulbs, case of 200 bulbs, $15 00. Multiflorum, 7 to 9 in. bulbs, case of 300 bulbs, $15 00. '• '■ " 9 to 10 in. bulbs, case of 200 Dulbs, $17.00. (Jiganteum, 7 to 9 m bullis. ca.se of 300 bulbs. $18.75. 9 to 10 in. bulbs, case of 2«0 bulbs, $21.00. LILIUM CANDIDUM. selected bulbs, «5.00 per loo. A Few of the Leadine; Narcissus PAPER WHITE GRANDIFLORA. 13-15, c-m. fine bulbs, case of li5o bulbs. $11.^5. Per 1 0"0 DOUBLE VON SION. extra size »12 mammoth double-nosed, or top-root. 20.(10 PRINCEPS, eaxly, single, tine Iralbs 7 on GOLDEN SPUR, the favorite single yellow 18i»i EMPRESS, a urand bicolor 20 00 BARRI CONSPICUUS 8.<«i POETICUS. ■*''■" POETICUi ORNATUS 7.0" I- I f I I I 4 I I •- 28-IKl 7 -,11 WHITE ROMAN HYACINTHS, 13-15 "... FREESIA REFRACTA ALBA. M nest Bermuda bulbs BERMUDA BUTTERCUP OXAUS 7 50 SPANISH IRIS, mi.xed 2.5.1 I?^^ For other bulbs and for smaller quantities, see our Wholesale Price List, in which will be found a full assortment of all kinds of bulbs for winter and spring flowering. Send for list if you have not already received one. F. R. PIERSON CO.Jarrytown-on-Hud.on.NewYofk Headquarters in Boston f FOR f Hardy FERNS'"" Galax Leaves! Best Ferns Galax, Green and Bronze f $1.00 per 1,000 $1.00 per 1,000 ~ These prices will iiold good until late sprfng N. F. McCarthy <& co. I ORDER NOW... 84 Hawley St., Boston ? A "BREAD AND BUTTER" CARNATION Cutting one third more than Fair Maid now in the same house. Tested four years. Debutante Rooted iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii^ is the name. Vou can't find a better carnation. Cuttings ready for delivery after January i, 1907. $10.00 per 100. $95.00 per 1000. All Clean Stock. Order Now. J. W. HOWARD, Somerville, Mass. "SECOND EDITION" | 2000 Gloire de Lor* rai ne Begonias Even better than our last crop, and they | were winners. $10 per iOO. $90 per 1000 Order now l)efore cold wealher. Money refunded If not satis- factory. In two inch pot>, ready at once for threes. E. A . Butler & Son NIAGARA FALLS, N. Y. | SMILAX PLANTS Strong bushy plants many times cut back, and ready for a sMi. 2-ln pots $1 00 per 100: $9 00 per 1000 3-iii. pots 2 00 ' " 18 00 " " Seedlings from flats . 4.00 " " Have giown smilax plants for the trade tS years and never had finer stock. Samp es to cents. R, KILBOURN, Clinton, N.Y. Adiantum Farleyense, finished plants $l-50 to $2.00 each Pandanus Veitchii, 50c $I.OO, $l,50 and $2.50 each No better value to be had any wb 're. Boston Ferns, (cliolce specimens) $2.00 each J. A. PETERSON, FLORIST McHenry Av., Westwood, Cincinnati, 0. GOVERNOR HERRiCK (Jriqiaated and introduced by H. R. CARLTON, Wlllouehby, O. We have the (otlowmg stcck m the finest condition to plant and now is the time to plant : aX inch at $2.00 per doz., $10 per 100 and $75 per 1000 4 " '* 2.50 " " 13 " 100 '* 75 *' 1000 It will pay you. Try It. Order at once. Geraniums Rooted Cuttings in any quantity after Nov. 15, at moderate prices Send for price list. ALBERT M. HERR, Lancaster, Pa. Mention Horticulture when you write ASPARAGUS CRAWSHAWII A beautiful asparagus. SUPERIOR TO ALL OTHERS In manj respects. Seedlings $3.00 per 100, $25.00 per 1000. Transplanted Seedlings, $5.00 pei IOO, $40.00 per 1000. SAMPLE lOc. JAMES CRAWSHAW 403 Plainfield St. PROVIDENCE, R. I. Some giue you quality, some give quan- tity, I glue you both .' FiCUS 4-inch. 22 l=2c.; 6-inch 40c.; Stock Plants, 60c. and 7.Sc. FERNS Bostons, 4-inch, 12 l-2c.; Pans, $1.00, $1.50 and $2.00. PLUMOSUS 3 = lnch, ,Sc.; 5 and 6-inch, 10c. William C. Smith 6lst and Market St. PHILADELPHIA, PA. tti No C. 0. D s. Satisfactory references requ red, or the cash. Five off if remittance accompanies order. FERNS,CRIMSONRAMBLERS,etC. lO.IHHI fine Ferns, low, slocky planta, Bostons, Pier- sonii, Scotti, r» and 6-in. pols. Must be sold. 2,fK)lt J-year old Crimson Rambler, 3 to 4 ft.; several canes, $ir. per IOO. 5,ono V'inca maj. var. Fine Stock, for 4-in., $5 00 per im: 2 l-:i-in., $2 .'>0 pei 100. .50,00(1 Shrubs, Vines, Ampelopsis, Veitchii, Honey- suckle-;, Cleuialis. Wistarias, Cannas, etc.* that must b^ sold. List Free. BENJ. cONNELL.F'orlst West Grove, Pa. ,?.!^.y..,..W".',T'y.A,Ni Boston Ferns, Fine Plants THE RECORD BREAKER FERN IT HAS NO COMPETITOR Plant, in 2*« inch pot«. $25 per 100; $200 per 1000 Fine Specimens in 5-inch pots. $1 each 6-inch. $1 50 each; 8-inch. $5 S-ln. pots 35c. 6-ln. pots 50c. 7-in. pots 65c. Immediale delivery. Cash with order. H. H. BARROWS & SON, Miitman.lVlds^ H. N. EATON SOUTH SUDBURY, MIASS November 10, 1906 HORTICULTURE 491 GENTLEMEN: You can now get finest LILY OF THE VALLEY our EXCELLENTA in original cases of five hundred pips, the best and strongest in the market, so that you can order a small quantity any time in the season whenever you need it. We expect much demand for these small cases Lily of the Valley, and as we will have only 500 cases on hand with which to try this nov- elty, we advise you to send your order soon, stating at different dates on which you would want cases sent you. If you are not known to us please send cash with order and deduct 3%. If you are not entirely satisfied you can return the Valley at our expense. Price per original case of 500 finest Lily of the Valley EXCELLENTA $7.00. Yours very truly, JOHN SCHEEPERS & CO., 2-6 Old Slip ABELLE NEW PINK CARNATION FOR 1907 COLOR— A peculiar shade of lovelv pink, with a faint yellowish cast; several shades lighter than the Lawsott. Unlike most Pioks, the brightest sun docs not injure the color. SIZ6 — 3 to 4 inches in diameter when established. ODOR — Pleasing, but not strong. STEMS— Invariably strong, but always graceful, ranging from 12 to jo inches during the season. HABIT, etc. — A very quick, a> tive grower, making specimen plants in a short time, even from laic cuttings. On account of its rapid growth, rtquires support! ig verysoon after benching. Gets away rapidly, blooms early and gives long stems right from the start. PRODUCTIVE>'ESS — 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 Sth to lOthand later. Price $12.00 per 100, $IOO.OO per lOOO The H. WEBER & SONS CO.. Oakland, Md. too ICX>0 RICHMOND ROSE 2% m. $11.00 $100.00 KAISERIN " " 400 35.00 VARIEGATED LAWSON R.C. 6 00 50 00 ENCHANTRESS 3.00 25.00 QUEEN and LAWSON 2.00 iS.oo E. H. PYE, FLORIST UPPER NVACK, N. Y. DON'T Be Afraid To Invest In ROSE PINK ENCHANTRESS It is both free and "tincy" 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 Chicago Carnation Co. JOLIET, ILL. We have the leaders in carnations for 1907. Wc have still a few thousand .\zalea8 to offer in leading varieii-s, early and late sorts, from $25.00 per 100 up to $-' 50 each. Also a fine lol of Palms m all si/e.s. sucli as KentJas, Arecas. Latanias, Phoenix and Cocos. AImd Pandanus Veitchli -iiu! utiUs. Crotons, Dracaenas, Nepenthes, Aralias, Araucarias, Aspidistras, as well as a t'lue lot ot Ferns suitable i >r d shes, in lead ng varieties, andClbotium Schledel from $1.00 to$3 .jo each. Wholesale Price List on application. A. LEUTHY & CO.. Importers and Exoorters, Growers and Dealers, PerkiM* St. NnreerieH. Roslindale, BOSTON, MASS. ARAUCARIAS A SPECIALTY. 6000 of the choicest on hand at the folIowinK lowest cash prices: Excelsa. sX-io. pots. 34 "crs. \° I" '< '"• Wgh, 5oto6octs.. 6-in. pots, 4-6 tiers, i6 to aa in. high,$ .7S.8i 00 to $1.25 "ch, Compacta Robusta. very fine, 6-7 in. pots, $..^5, $1.50, $..75, $2.oo each. Glauca, 6-7 in. ,$1.00, $1.35, Jnoeach. Kentia Forsteriana aad Belmoreana, o-in., 30 to 40 in high, 4 years old, $i.oc, .$1.85 to $1.50: made up, J2.00 each. GODFREY ASCHMANN, 1012 Ontario St.. Philadelphia. We Need Room We oticr good plants at reasonable prnrcs. DIOITALIS gloxlnlaellorffi.... 60c. per 100 VINCA, mi>ed, (ro.e white with redcye,purcwhiic) jH in.pols,$2.00 per 100 PRIMULA obc. gr. II., mixed. 2« in 250 per IdO BAUDISCH & CO. Union Hill, wew Jersey A Fine Assortment of AZALEAS from small sizes to specimen plants. Also SMALL FERNS and PALMS Write (or Prices. WM. W. EDGAR GO. Waverley, Mass. ORCHIDS for SPRING DELIVERY MARCH, APRIL, and MAY VANDA CdRULEA and DENDflOBIUM WARJANUM LOWII We quote unccs per loo plants CyPRIPEIllUM CALLOSUM Wc shall have one shipment uf ^,ooc Plants. Fordeiivery June or July. We shall have the rare VANDA 8ANDERIANA and can nuote prices per single pl;.iit or m (laantity. A. HELD. 11-19 William St.. NEW YORK ORCHIDS Large.tt Imporlern, Erpitrlerit, ilrmrrrt and Hybridists in the Wor/rf Sander, St. Albans, England and 235 Broadway, Room I NEW YORK CITY ORCH I DS Arrived In Superb Condition Catlleya Doniana, C. Cig.is, C. Mossiae. C. Pcrcival- iana, C .Spcciosi>sima, C. lahiata, C. Eldorado, C. suberba, C Leopoldii, and many others Write lor Prices LAGER & HURREIL, SUMMIT, N. J. ORCHIDS Arrived in splendid condition a line importation o( C. nosilse, C. speclosl'slma. C. Kramerlanum, C. elg»a. nendelli, etc. Also a fine loi of cstabli.^hcd orchids on hand. !rr:lr <•>■ ,'V,".-,- / rsf. CARRILLO & BALDWIN. Secaucus, N.J. ORCHIDS fronTTHILIPPlNES PHAL>ENOPSIS SCHILLERIANA Wc i»re ready to R'^'c quotatiuns upon plants with I to 3 leaves, per lOo plants, or upon -sound plants without leaves, per lOO plants, for immediate delivery {. o. b, Hamburg. A. HELD. 11-19 William St.. NEW YORK 28 Houses Imported — Semi-established Bstabllshed and Pine Hybrids Stove and Greenhouse Plants Inspection invited Correspondence sollclled JULIUS ROEHRS CO., Rutherford, N. J. ORCHIDS Brockton Dahlia Farm Orchids for Beginners Has the largest and finest collection of Dahlias in United States, with prices that will suit the trade. SenJ for price list. W. p. LOTHROP, Prop., East Brldgewater, Mass. 12 Plants, 12 Varieties, 12 Dollars J. A. MANDA 191 Valley Road, West Orange, N.J. 492 HOKTlCULTURi: Novemljer 10, 1905 PLANT HERBACEOUS PERENNIALS NOW ^l^.^^^l^^l Wc grow about looo species and varieties and make a specially of furnishing complete 1 sts for Formal Garden and Border PlantJnC SHADE TREES, EVERGREENS, SHRUBS, ROSES Over One Hundrtd Acre^ of Tfini'iv, ^^ <^II * -rown Stock. \'isit '>ur Nurseries, We u ill gladly sho^ yOu throuph. Comf^iet^ (".emrai Catalogue and Price Lists i'>! Application. THE BAY STATE NURSERIES ^n!,°jA"da^rs%e'?^°'' North Abingfon, Mass. Chrysanthemum OCTOBER FROST The LARGEST and BEST Early WHITE Stock Scarce Buy Now Are now Booking Orders for Strong Rooted Cuttings, Early Delivery. Until January 1st, 1907, $6.00 per 100 Other varieties quoted on application. NATHAN SMITH & SON, ADRIAM, MICH. PRIVET Gilt Edged Stock, 3 to 8 feet HERBACEOUS PERENNIALS FIELD CROWN CLUMPS WRITF. FOR TRICFS Valley Farms Nursery Co. BROOKFIEID CENTRE, CONN. DAHLIAS. neties tn any quantity; or early spring. N'ow is the limt to place your order for bulbs which wilUnsure you getting named va- delivcry to be made this fall DAVID HERBERT & SON, Successors to L, K.. Peacock > Inc. ARTHUR COWEE GLADIOLUS SPECIALIST I Meadowvale Farm | HAS UNDER CULTIVATION OVER lOO ACRES COMPRISING , The Best Mixtures, Collections ! and Named Varieties in Existence. i Write tor 1906 CaUlog 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 SPECIALIST WOODS HOLE, MASS. TREE TUBS 6x6 ft., covers two frames, $1.75, $20.00 Doz. Painted with handles and feet made of cypress Size Diameter Dep b BURLAP MATS 1 13 in. 12 in. $1.50 Quilted, lined with waste wool 2 15 " 14 " 1.75 and cotton, 6 x 6 ft., covers two 3 16 " 16 " 2 00 frames, handy matfurniture,$l .50, 4 21 " 18 " 3.50 $14.00 Doz. 5 24 " 20 " 4.00 6 25 " 22 " 5.00 SHEEP Manure STRAW 1^ ATS ■All round fertilizer, 100 lbs.. Rje straw and marlin twine, size $1.50, $25.00 ton. |W. ElllOTT & SONS, 201 FuHon Street, New York, j HIBISCUS SYRIACUS MEEHANII WE now offer to the trade our new hardy variegated leaf Hibiscus Syriacus Meehanii. This plant attracted much attention when exhibited at the American Nurserymen's Convention at West Baden, Ind., and American Florists' Exhibition at Asheville, N. C. Foliage beautifully variegated ; never sun scalds or reverts to the green; flowers single, very large, satiny lavender; blooms during four months; prices on application. Orders booked now. Catalogues free. P. J. BERCKMANS CO., Inc., Fruitland Nurseries AUQUSTA, (JA. 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. COMPLETE STOCK OF Fine, Strong Herbaceous Plants ORDER NOW EASTERN NURSERIES M. M. OAWSON, Manager Jamaica Plain, Mass. SPECIMEN NURSERY STUCK Deciduoua Trees and Shrub*. Evergreens. Rhododendrons, Azaleas, over one hundred 1 100) acres of the choicest varieties. SEND FOR PRICE 1, 1ST COTTAGE GARDENS CO. EDWARD SWAYNE Queens, Lone Island, - New York WEST CIHESTER PA. PEONIES $6.00 to $10.00 per 100 A.TOO, JV.J. TO BUYERS Patronize our advertisers, they will treat you right HORTICULTURE VOL IV NOVEMBER lO, 1906 NO. 19 Published "Weekly by HORTICULTURE PUBLISHING CO. 11 Hamilton Place, Boston. Mass. TeI«phon«, O-xXotA 292 "WM. J. STE"WART. EDITOR and Managei* SUBSCBIPTION PRICE One Year, in advance . To Foreign Countries Single Copies $ixx> 2.0O •OS ADVEETISING RATES, NET Per Inch, 30 inches to pack . . .QO Full Page 24.CXJ On Yearly Contract — 52 consecutive times — per inch, .70. per page . 20.00 COPYRiaMT, 1906, 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 OF THIS ISSUE r Page FRONTISPIECE— Nephrolepis Piersoni Multiceps. EPIDENDRUM PANICULATUM— James Hutchinson — llluslrated 495 USEFUL LATE FALL FLOWERS— Robert Cameron.. 495 BRITISH HORTICULTURE— W. H. Adsett 496 NERINE— K, Finlavson 496 EXTRACTS OF VACATION NOTES— Edgar Elviu 497 FOREIGN NOTES— C. Harman Payne 497 EDITORIAL. A topic for club consideration — The single-flowered chrysanthemum has a future — O'Mara vs. Bur- bank — Commercial florists should co-operate with the exhibitions 498 AFTER AD.JOURNMENT 499 A NEW NEPHROLEPIS— Illustrated 499 NEWS OF THE CLUBS AND SOCIETTIES. The New England Dahlia Society 500 The Monmouth Horticultural Society 500 Morris County Gardeners' and Florists' Society... 500 The "Ladies' "Auxiliary" of the S. A. F 500 New .Jersey Floricultura! Society 500 The Boston Exhibition 501 The Philadelphia Show 501 Nassau County Horticultural Society 502 Best Methods of Marketing the Products of the Wholesale Plant and Flower Growers — ,T. Austin Shaw .502 Page NEWS OF THE CLUBS AND SOCIETIES— Continued. Growers' Association — L. H. Read 517 Views of the Boston Exhibition — Illustrations.... 503 The American Carnation Society 504 President Duckham's .Address at Chicago 504 The Florists' Club of Philadelphia 509 The Tarrytown Exhibition 509 The Bay Shore Flower Show 509 Club and Society Notes 509 OBITUARY. Lewis Ullrich. Portrait — William Doogue. Portrait — .1. L. Dillon, Portrait — Mrs. August Millang 505 SEED TRADE 608 CUT FLOWER MARKET REPORTS. Boston. Buffalo. Chicago, Columbus. Indianapolis, Louisville. Philadelphia, Washington 511 MISCELLANEOUS. Chrysanthemum — Poetry 499 Personal 499 Wholesome Chestnuts 499 California Notes 507 News Notes 508 Publications Received 508 Habermehl Show 509 Incorporated 511 Greenhouses Building and Projected 517 List of Patents 517 A Modorn Carnation House — Illustrated 517 COLORED SUPPLEMENT WITH NEXT ISSUE SUBJECT: TULIPS LOCAL REPRESENTATIVES BUFFALO, N. Y. — E. C. Brucker, 385-87 Elllcott St. CLEVELAND, O. — A. L. Hutchins, 2220 East 74th St. COLUMBUS, 0.— M. B. Faxon, 246 Oak St. CINCINNATI, 0.— Frank W. Ball, Walnut Hills. DETROIT, MICH.— Frank Danzer, 1487 Fifteenth St. INDIANAPOLIS, IND.— George B. Wiegand, 1610 N. Illinois St. LOUISVILLE, KY. — F. L. Schuiz, Jr., 1325 Cherokee Rd. MINNEAPOLIS, MINN— G. L. Skutt, 3800 Bryant Ave. MONTREAL.— William Cooper, 338 St. James St. NEWPORT, R. I. — David Mcintosh, Ledge Road. PHILADELPHIA, PA. — George C. Watson, Oobson BIdg., 9th and Market St. SAN FRANCISCO, CAL. — Luther Monnette, 866 Isabella St., Oakland, Cal. TOLEDO, O. — J. L. Schiller, 929 Prouty Ave. WASHINGTON, D, C. — James J. Harty, 14th and H Streets, N, W. 494 H ORTICULTURE November 10, 190e FARQUHAR'S Famous Cyclamen The Finest Crown Farquhar's Giant \Vhite Farquhar's Giant Pink Farquhar's Giant Blood Red Farquhar's Giant Crimson And twelve others Farquhar'sColumbian Prize Mixed Per 1000 Seeds $10 Per 100 Seeds $1.25 Per pkt. 75c. R. & J. FARQUHAR & CO. 6 * 7 S. MARKET STREET, BOSTON H. E, FiSKE Seed Co. 1b now open for business. BULBS Id quantity selected In Holland from grow- ers of long experience In the growing of Bnlbs for our markets. Ei6ellent Bulbs Eicellent Show Room Call and See Us 12 and 13 Fanciiil Hall S(|ii»rc, Boston H. E. FISKE SEED GO. THOS. J. GREY & CO. Fresh Flower, Farm bdcI Garden ScetlH. New Mashrouna Spawn. £xlra quality — French, Japan and Dutch Kulb§. A. full Hue of A|;ri- cullural Machinery and Kepalrs 32 South Market St., Boston BEND FOB CATALOOnE QUALITY l&y BEND FOR OATALOdl^E. ARTHUR T. BODDINQTON :14t WMt 14th St.. New Tork. MAKERS of PURE CULTURE TISSUE COLUMBIA, ALflSna. BOHEMIS MUSHROOM =SPAWN = fresh Spawn Always on hand. WRITE FOR PRICES. COCHRAN MUSHROOM i SPAWN CO. 911 CHEMICAL BLDQ. ST. LOUIS. MO TRUE IRISH SHAMROCK SEED New Crop Seeds Just Received Plant 5oon If You Wish Good Strong Plants By Harch 1 7th i^l^ PRICE 1-8 OZ. 5,000Selds50C IV. W, RAWSON & CO, 5 Union St., Boston, Massm Lilium Longiflorum lOO lOOO loo looo 7li>!)in $.'.(10 $4rii)0 8 to 111 in. $T.(«i $68.(i(i .\l.so many of the leading sorts of Hyacinths,Tulipsand Narcissus Pandanus utilis Fresh seeds just received, $6.00 per ^fXto seeds. Send for Trade List J. M.THORBURN & CO. 33 Barclay St., through to 38 Park Place NEW YORK BRIDGEMAN S SEED WAREHOUSE Eilabliihed 1824 RIGKARDS BROS., Props. We have a very fine strain of CYCLAMEN Giant Pink. White, Dark Red, While and Red, and Special Mixed Price per pkt. l(«l seeds .$1.0(1, per lOCO seeds $8.0(1 37 East 19th St., near Broadway, NEW YORK Telephone 4235 Gramercy Send fm 1906 Catalogue Burpee's Seeds PHILADELPHIA Seed Trade only BARENBRUG, BURGERS & CO. ARNHEH. HOLLAND, and PHILADELPHIA, U.S.A. Wholesale growers and exporters of CRESTED DOGSTAIL, FIORIN, SWEET VERNAL and all FANCY GRASSES Sole Agent for V. S. and Canadn, Q. C. WATSON Dobson BIdg.. 9th & Market Sts.,PHILA. Who will be glad to send samples and prices on application. Vick's Bulbs GIVE SATISFACTION hyacinths, Tulips, Crocus, Daffodils, LlMe5. A large and varied assortment. Send for our Catalogue. James Vick's Sons, Rochester, N. Y. C AULIFLOWER s^ A B B A C E Blue List of Wholesale Prices mailed only to those who plant for profit. Have You Read the Advertisements this Week? FOR PROMPT SHIPMENT — FULL LINE High Grade Dutch Bulbs Joseph Breck & Sons Corp. 47-54 HO. MARKET ST., BOSTON. MASS. "HORICUIVI HJALMAR HARTMANN & CO., 12 Stormgade, COPENHAGEN, DENMARK. Comet Tomato Those who force tomatoes should give "Comet" a trial. Thi.s variety has been the talk of Kardeners around Bo!-ton the past season. Those who have seen it growing de- clare there's nothing to cnnipare with it. Seed, $5.00 per oz. Trade packet $1.00. WILLIAM SIM, Cllftondale, Mass. f9 KILLS SAN JOSE SCALE Sold by the seed dnaiers For fine pamphlet, write to HAMMOND'S SLUG SHOT WORKS, Fishklll-on-Hudson, N. Y. November 10, 1906 HORTICULTURE iUS Epidendrum paniculatum 'I'lio iiriMi)ii|i;inyiii,L;' |iliiii n;:i-M[ih shows a Imnclsomo, I'rtt'-flowering an^*c/<7 ^.yr^iyCAA^ytie^eTu Useful Late Fall Flowers I'lants liun ulooin late jn the sca,-un arc cspeciallv valuable. One of the finest late yellow-flowered plants tliat has done exceptionally well this season is Helian- Ihus Maximiliani. It is a large, stout, thrifty perennial ihai deserves to he much better known tlian it is at tlie pn-scnt time, .\nynuc who has a place for tall grow- ing perennials will do well to make a note of this hand- some sunflower. It attains a height of from six to ten feet aiul its stems are well clothed with long, narrow, healthy leaves. The upi>er part of the stems is at this time bright and attractive with numerous good sized sul- phur yellow llower heads. It likes an open position where it can get |)lenty of light and when rightly pkced it is certainly a cous]iiciious object. It is a luxuriant grower, tlierefore ii should receive lihcral treatment in the way of plant food. A good, deep Miil and a liberal supply of cow manure suits its ap]ictilc. We liavc grown this plant for many j'ears and in mild seasons always api)reciated its beauty. .\hout a week ago my attention was called to a fine grouj) of i)lants in the Italian garden of Larz Anderson, at Brookline. JIass. Another conspicuous plant at this time is Aster tar- taricus, which comes from Xortheru Asia. This for- eign aster can beat any of our native species for stout- ness of stem and rankness of growth. It is blossoming now unusually well on account of the mild season. It has large, bright, purpli.sh blue flowers, which are pro- duced in large, open panicles at the extremities of the stems. It is unlike any of our native species. It is a very robust grower, increases rapidly, and is not over l^ai-ticular about the situation where it is placed. Plenty of moisture and good plant food are all that is necessary for its success. The flowers are good for cut- ting and are u.seful at this time. Aster turbinellus is the gem of the genus for garden decoration. There is no native species or foreign hy- brid that will compare with it in neatness, gracefulness (U- florifcrousness. It grows about four feet high and thrives well in any mixed border of plants. It is a western species, but does well in the east. The pale blue flowers are produced very abundantly and are at this time very attractive. Unlike many of the native asters in cultivation this plant has no insect pests. It is always bright and clean. In sheltered positions Anemone .laponica and its lunncrous varieties are still producing flowers which are useful for cutting. Here is a plant that the florists could handle admirably in pots in a cool house. Per- sons of refinement and taste are looking for something difl'erent from tlie stiff, unnatural chrysanthemum as it is grown now. The shape and gracefulness of the flow- ers of Anemone Japonica and its varieties are excep- tionally pleasing and will look well, when cut, in al- most any position, and are always sure to give satisfac- tion. The time is not far distant when many of the flowers 496 ttORTlCULTURt November 10^ 1906 which are grown for size will be rejjlaced by smaller ones and by those whicli will show more of the nature habit and shape and fonn of the original flowers. Na- ture studies are and will play a strong hand in this. When a person begins to study and love nature very soon mere size of flowers does not count so uuieli. Very often nature shows her finest work in the very smallest of flowers. And this reminds me that the present is the time when the ungi-aceful, long, broom handled, mop headed chrysanthemum makes its appearance. There is no 23lant that the gardener and florist has disfigured as much as the chrysanthemum. These flowers always remind me of a gross, over-fed man who is all out of shape and proportion. The man who will begin to grow- flowers of a smaller size with more than one flower to a stem, giving attention to gracefulness and other qualities which will produce more pleasing effects, will very soon find plenty of customers for his goods. British Horticulture SOME NEW CHRYSANTHEMUMS. Several useful novelties attracted attention at the National Chrysanthemum Societj''s October show at the Crystal Palace. Messrs. Lowe and Shawyer secured a first class certificate for Mrs. J. W. Scott. This is an ivory-white, full flowered variety, and in every way adapted for market work. It has already been on sale at Covent Garden market, where some first-class qual- ity blooms have made 4 shillings a dozen. Mr. H. J. Jones has added to his long array of good things by introducing a new ■ white decorative variety. Tapis de Neige. This was shown as a naturally-grown pot plant, and was about 2 ft. fi in. in height. Hector, a new decorative variety with narrow florets of a soft pink shade, was shown by Mr. G. Bowness. Messrs. W. Wells & Co. showed Dorothy Goldsmith, a seedling from Mrs. F. W. Vallis. The florets are of consider- able length, the tint being sulpliur-yellow. The whole of the new varieties were granted first class certificates. The next show of the Society takes place in the first week in Novembpr, and tliis is usually the largest of the series arranged. There is every indication that the eult of the chrysanthemum is as popular as ever in this country. In addition to the three shows of the Na- tional Society in London minor exhibitions at this sea- son take place in all parts of the provinces, where the utmost enthusiasm ])rovails among the amateur and professional growers. AilETilCAN GOOSjaSERRT MILDEW. At present English growers have been able to ward oft' an invasion of llie .\nierican gooseberry mildew. In a paper recently read before the National Fruit Growers' Federation. T'rof. Salmon, of tJie South East- ern Agricultural College, crmtended that unless imme- diate and resolute measures were taken the gooseberrv plantations in England would, be annually subject to a iilisensp whicli will ]>rove even more ruinous than big bud has been to the English black currant crops. The disease, the Professor stated, occurred for the first time in Europe in Ireland in 1900. It is now widespread over Ireland in hundreds of gardens in no less than 14 counties. In many cases the gooseberry crop has been annually destroyed. On the Continent the disease has broken out in Russia, Norwa}', Sweden, Denmark, Ger- many and Austria-Hungary. Prof. Salmon suggested the following precautions: The temporary prohibition of the uncontrolled importation of gooseberry bushes; the eradication of the disease in Ireland by the employ- ment of legislative measures similar to those now in force against certain contagious diseases of animals; the circulation of a leaflet fully describing the disease and warning gooseberry growers in England of the great danger incurred in olitaining any gooseberry bushes from Ireland. >t>V. C\di»:^. Ncrinc This is another elegant class of bulbous plants be- longing to the order Amaryllideae and also from the Cape, popularly known as the Guernsey lily. These plants begin to flower in September continuing well into late fall according to varietal trait. Some varie- ties are earlier flowered than others and, like the Bella- donna lily, many of them flower before the foliage ap- pears ; they also make and complete their growth during the summer period as the Belladonna does; in fact their whole requirements are so similar that the treatment accorded one will suit the other, barring minor details. It must be borne in mind that the nerines are less robust in build and character than the Belladonna, and logi- cally require less pot-room, as well as head-room. They are somewhat less docile to frecjuent repotting or root disturbance, good results being obtained from plants undisturbed for years. When a number of bulbs in one receptacle is preferable to one in a small pot, moder- ately deep pans are better than standard depth pots; this is of snudler consequence, however, where the stronger kinds are concerned, such as Fothergillia, F. nuijor. corusca major, Meadowbankii, and others. In large quantities it is possible to make an otherwise comparatively dull season in the greenhouses at least quite" gay with these brilliant flowered plants. Dotted picturesquely amongst adiantum ferns they look ex- tremely pretty; they are equally effective for cut flower decorations accompanied with such foliage or its equiv- alent in gracefulness, their brilliancy as well as quaint- ness of form suggesting at once something beyond the ordinary staple of flowering material. Of late years the hybridizer has taken them in hand and has accomplished great strides so far as blending of forms, color and shading is concerned, but it is doubt- ful in my mind if any of the newer creations can come up to the older standbys, such as cited above, with the addition of the better forms of N. sarniensis, particular- ly as regards robustness and freedom of growth, as well as brilliancy of coloring. Nevertheless, variety is the spice that lends interest, let it be plants or any other goods, therefore we are in duty bound to recognize the efforts of the hvbridizcr. /^ .^U^-^-^ ^■^ November 10, 1906 HORTl CULTURE 497 Extracts of Vacation Notes "Cragside," Rotlilmry. lMij;land, fitly illustrates the genius of its fomidpr, the late Lord Armstrong. Both in the world famed pjlswick gun shops, as in the plan- ning of his private estate, there is revealed a mind of Titanic scale. It was a mighty conception as it was a great achievement to hew a garden and plant a forest on the solid rock. After the lapse of 43 years the spectacular effect is unique; the hillsides present now miles of ilne coniferous trei\s, which give an impres- sion of solemn grandeur; round the mansion, isolated specimens of Abies coueolor and Engelnumii glauca, Cupressus Lawsonianus, Welling-tonia gigantic stand out boldly with distinction; the undergrowi:h of thou- sands of named varieties of rhododendrons, with aza- leas, kalmias and pernettyias must present a glorious feast of color in season. American visitors should not miss "Cragside." Fruit trees under glass grown in largo earthenware revolving pots wore cropping heavily. These special pots are admirably fitted for large trees, especially in half-span houses; a large number may be speedily turned round to the light. Tomato Cascade as a trained pot plant is highly decorative; it is very free and the clusters of miniature fruits of a deep red eolor are useful for the garnishing of fruit dishes. Jfr. Norman Cookson of Wylam, aSTowcastle, has a very choice collection of orchids and is famous as the riii.:>er of Odontoglossum Cooksonii, the first hybrid odontoglosi.im reared in England. His enthusiasm for hybrids is unabated and 1 was delighted with the quality and healthful appearance of thousands of odontoglossiims, calanthas, cattleyas, dendrohiums, cypripediums in all stages of development. Among the dendrobiums was a promising variegated plant of D. virginale with clear white markings on the leaves; it appears fixed and may be heard of as a novelty again. The method adopted here with the seed is to sow on a piece of canvas (1-8 inch mesh) which is filled with peat and moss inside and inserted in the form of a half globe in a pot ; the seedlings become attached to the strands of the bagging and are thus kept from be- ing submerged or washed away. The young seedlings when potted are placed on shelves close to the glass on a staging of rough ashes and shaded with tiffany. The whole collection gives evidence of first class treatment under the care of Mr. Chapman, who is a believer in leaf-mould and uses it extensively. Murray's patent orchid stand, invented here, is largely used. It is a safe, suitable and elegant stand for epiphytal orchids. The hardy Cypripedium spectabile has been repeatedly crossed with the indoor varieties for twenty years here but without success. Edinburgh Botanical Gardens maintain their reputa- tion for cleanliness, culture, classification, with due regard to effective arrangement. Unlike many other botanic gardens in England they are kept exclusively for plant growing and study and have not to seek the aid of side shows, fireworks, music and mountebanks to save them from financial ruin. Gerbera Jamesonii, the "Transvaal Daisy" with its scarlet flowers, was do- ing well in a sheltered corner outside; not perfectly hardy in Scotland, it needs a little protection in win- ter. Phlox deeussata "Comtesse de Jarnac" is a new white variegated plant of great beauty and only de- serves to be known to be freely planted for decorative effect in mixed borders. Ipomea Learii made a fine show with flower* of a light purple color; it is a beau- tiful plant wherf allowed to hang in trails from the roof, and very floriferous. The nepenthes house, well known as a feature here, was gay with anthuriums, alo- cassias and other stove plants planted out in masses. Nepenthes "Thiselton Dyer," a hybrid from Dicksoniana and Mixta, makes a large and beautiful pitcher. Hidalgo Worcklii, the climbing dahlia, bear- ing a profusion of bright scarlet flowers, suggested itself as a really capital greenhouse climbing plant of un- usual color. «)cLq,clJL Cii'livouk^ Foreign Notes Following the example set by the English and Amer- ican national chrysanthemum societies in issuing an official catalogue, the French society ever on the alert to keep pace with the times, has now completed a cata- logue for the use of its members of all chrysanthemums known to be cultivated in France, with raiser's names, dates and descriptions. This catalogue has been issued in instalments a portion being included in every monthly issue of the society's journal, "Le Chrysantheme." These can now be detached and bound up as a separate volume and placed on the shelves alongside the English and American publications of the same kind. Charles Baltet, the eminent pomologist of Troyes, although advancing in years is one of the most indefa- tigable workers of France. His pen never ceases and his most recent addition to an already long list of lit- erary productions is entitled "Chrysantheme et dahlia" in which the author relates in a pleasing and erudite manner the progress in Europe of these two popular flowers during the past century. It is well printed and contains illustrations of both flowers including the earliest introductions in both cases. M. Alexis Callier, an eminent amateur horticulturist, has been elected president of the Royal Agricultural and Horticultural Society of Ghent in place of the late Comte Oswald Kerchove de Denterghem. Among the subjects chosen for consideration at the annual exhibition and convention of the French National Chrysanthemum Society, November 7, 8 and 9, are the following: "Sterilization of Com- posts," "Use of Chrysanthemums for Decoration of Apartments," "Alphabetical Nomenclature and the Rules to be Adopted," "Sports, and the Means to Pro- duce and Fix Them," "Insects and Diseases," "On the Means to be Employed in Developing a Taste for Chrysanthemum Culture," "Best Method of Packing." In connection with the last subject there will be a class for exhibits of packed flowers. Everybody interested in horticulture will remember v/ith regret the death of the Comte Kerchove de Den- terghem. A movement is on foot to organize an Inter- national committee whose duty it will be to raise funds for the purpose of erecting a monument in memory of the deceased. The count's services to horticulture have been immense and are appreciated not only in his own country but the wide world over. There is every reason to hope, as was the c^^^^^^H lighter. The fronds are very short and dense: hence in small sizes or large it makes equally desirable specimens. For table decoration and fern dis-hes it promises to become very valualilo. Like the other varieties it does be-t in full sunlight. The trade will await with impatient interest the dissemina- tion of this gem among ferns. PERSONAL. John Curvine has taken a posiUon as assistant gardener at the East Mansfield greenhouses, Mass. WHOLESOME CHESTNUTS. I believe that very often hydrangeas tiave been lifted from the field too early. But now that we are Into the first week in November, when freezing may be expected, it is the safer plan to take up the plants and remove to some sheltered spot out doors from which, should the necessity present itself, their removal to safer quarters can be quickly accomplished. Hydran- geas in full flower are very desirable, especially at Easter or before. The time to pick out the plants decided upon as the most suitable for forcing for sale on different occasions is when they are taken up. For medium-sized plants for early wants, plants grown right along in pots may be the most satisfactory, but plants taken from the field and potted in good, rich soil will prove very satisfactory for various purposes. With the exception of one good watering after being potted, the plants will rtauire but little water while at rest. Field plants of large size intended for large tubs for outdoor decoration next summer will prove much more satisfactory if the tubbing process is done this fall, and when storing them away, it will be better if the wood is not tied up in any way, in order that the plants acquire proper shape. Quite recently I saw a splendid lot of nephrolepis, of three varieties, in pans raised on pedestals in a green- house. These plants were at least one -third larger and, consequently, worth one-third more than the plants of the same varieties grown in the same size pots and pans on benches. The hint may prove useful for some grower who has not thought of it. Not- withstanding the recognized merit of most all the so-called improved vari- eties of nephrolepis, the old N. Bos- tonienis is still a favorite with some people, and I do not hesitate in saying that when a plant is required to be placed on some high elevation, such as a pedestal, nothing can approach Nephrolepis Bostoniensis in imposing effect. "Competition is the life of trade." In ending so abruptly the author only half-finished the job; he ought to have said that competition is the life of trade and the death of the incapable tradesman. A florist may eke out a living in one way or another, no mat- ter how careless he is or how anti- quated his methods are, if he has no opposition, but when a competitor en- ters the field who is up-to-date in cul- tural methods and in methods of do- ing business, something or somebody has to skidoo. W. W. Thompson of West Hartford. Ct, was married on October 30 to Mss Rebekah B. Wheeler of North Ston- ington. Dr. Henry, the noted botanical ex- plorer, is visiting the Arnold Arbore- tum. He has just returned from a trip to the Pacific Coast. It is said that the Merchants' League of America has been organized by New York merchants to oppose any parcels-post legislation, and they are at work to create public sentiment against such legislation. The estab- lishment of a parcels-post system, sim- ilar to that in England, would be di- rectly in the Interest of the farmers, and the sentiment among them la largely in favor of such legislation. 500 HORTICULTURE November 10, 1906 NEWS OF THE CLUBS AND SOCIETIES THE NEW ENGLAND DAHLIA SOCIETY. The first meeting of the new dahlia society was held at Horticultural Hall, Boston, on Friday evening, November 6, when permanent organization was effected, and officers chosen as follows: President, H. F. Burt, of Taunton; vice-president, Wm. F. Turner, New Bedford; secretary, Maurice Fuld, Bos- ton; treasurer, N. Allen Lindsey, Mar- blehead; executive board — H. E. Jolin- son, Brockton; G. H. Walker, N. Dighton; H. W. Kendall, Newton; L. M. Bates, Brockton; W. D. Moon, Lynn. The name chosen was the New Eng- land Dahlia Society. The aim will be to secure more uniformity in schedules at exhibitions and in judging dahlias; to establish a standard nomenclature, and to award recognition to new va- rieties of sterling merit. It was sug- gested that the Massachusetts Horti- cultural Society be asked to add a class of 50 dahlias to their schedule, and to substitute for the class of 18 a class of 24. Valuable literature will be prepared by the best professional and amateur growers of the flower. The society starts with a membership of 95. Mem- bers from outside of New England will be accepted. MONMOUTH HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY. The show at Red Bank last week was the best in the history of this so- ciety. Two floors of the town hall were fully cccupied by the exhibits. Awards were made as follows: Twenty-five chrysanthemum blooms, William Turner first; thirty-six blooms, William Turner first, George Hale second: twelve blooms, George Hale first, Anton Bauer second; eigh- teen blooms, George Hale first, Nich- olas Bntterbach second; six yellowi, pinks, crimsons, bronzes, white or any other six varieties, William Turner first, George Hale second; group of chrysanthemum plants, Anton Bauer first, Nicholas Butterbach second; three specimen bush plants, George Hale first. H. A. Kettel second; one bush plant, George Hale first, William Dowlen second: anemone, George Hale first, H. A. Kettel second. Group of foliage plants, H. A. Ket- tel first, Nicholas Butterbach second; specimen palm. Nicholas Butterbach first, H. A. Kettel second; specimen foliage plant, William Turner first. George Hale second; six ferns, dis- tinct varieties, Nicholas Butterbach first, George Hale second; American Beauty roses, W. W. Kennedy first, George Hale second: Bridesmaid, Nich- olas Butterbach first, W. W. Kennedy second; vase any other variety, Nich- olas Butterbach first, W. W. Kennedy second. Carnations, prizes divided between William Turner, W. W. Kennedy, H A. Kettel and M. Tierney. Fruits, prizes divided between George R. Kuhn, George Hale, H. A. Kettel and W. W. Kennedy; green- house grapas, William Turner first, George Hale second. The judges were James Blair, Chas H. Totty and Peter Duff. MORRIS COUNTY GARDENERS' AND FLORISTS' SOCIETY. The eleventh annual flower show of the Morris County Gardeners' and Florists' Society, took place in Madi- son on the 1st and 2nd inst. It was a great success in many ways. Its ar- rangement from an artistic point of view was all that could be desired. The stage was decorated with palms, crotons, farleyense, fern, chrysanthe- mums and masses of Clerodendron fallax. Duckham's central group was a feature as usual. His new single chrysanthemums took the visitors by storm. The Farquhar silver cup for two vases of carnations was won by Wm. Duckham again and now is his for keeps. Robt. Craig and White Lawson brought him the prize. The biggest thing in the show is always the groups of chrysanthemums and foliage plants. These were closely contested, there being four groups, J. Heeremans came out first, J. Downing, second, and H. B. Vyse, third. A specimen plant of Pandanus Sanderi from Mr. Duckham reached from floor to ceiling, R. Vince had specimens of Adiantum Farleyense in 12 in. pots. To duplicate his house of this fern, you would have to search two or three states. Lager & Hurrell staged a fine group of orchids. Two of them were awarded special certificate of merit, Cattleya labiata alba, and Oncidium ornithorhynchum album. C. H. Totty was in evidence with his new chrysan- themums. His white Wm. Duckham was vry fine. Judge awarded certi- ficates for the following: White, Wm. Duckham, Miss Miriam Hankey, Mrs. Henry Barnes. Mrs. Geo. Hunt, Mrs. A. T. Miller and A. L. Stevens. A decorative display of new single chrysanthemums from Totty made a fine hit. J. N. May from Summit came up with carnations and pompons; a first in each case. Peter Duff was here as usual with his specimen chrysan- themums. A surprising thing was that the only double violet exhibit had to come from Syracuse. Among the sin- gle violets we had the heralded Gov. Herrick. In chrysanthemums Beatrice May covered herself with glory; noth- ing touched her in white, Morton F. Plant while fine, did not show up equal to last year. Winsor carnation from F. R. Pierson Co., was fine and got a certificate. Roses were much better than anticipated, Richmond is the rose here, and she was a credit even to herself. The following are on the roll of honor for first prizes: R. Vince, J. Heeremans, J. Fraser, A. R. Ken- nedy, J. N. May. R. M. Schultz, L. M. Noe, L. A. Noe, Wm. Duckham, C. H. Totty, E. Reagan, J. T. Wagner, T. L. Moore, H. A. Neuner, Peter Duff, J. Downing, H. B. Vyse. The judges were Fred. Heeremans, A. J. Loveless and A. H. Wingett all of Lenox, Mass. It took them three hours to judge, but they did it well and gave general satisfaction. E. REAGAN. THE •LADIES' AUXILIARY" THE S. A. F. OF The following circular is being sent out to ladies directly connected or associated with the horticultural pro- fession and the committee, fearing that some might be overlooked, have decided to give it wider circulation through the medium of the horticul- tural press. My Dear Friend: While at the S. A. F. Convention at Dayton, Ohio, a few ladies seeing so many with whom they were not ac- quainted, took it upon themselves to call a meeting on Friday, August 24th to consider a pin for identification. Mrs. W. J. Vesey of Fort Wayne, Ind., was chosen chairman, and tour ladles to confer with her, Mrs. E. A. Scribner, Detroit, Miss Tillie Meinhardt, St. Louis. Mrs. John Sibson, Philadelphia, Mrs. Charles H. Maynard, Detroit, and it was voted to leave the selection of the pin with them. On September the 11th • another meeting was held at the home of the chairman, Mrs. W. J. Vesey, Fort Wayne, where the Auxiliary question was put under the same committee. Mrs. Scribner was appointed treasurer, Mrs. .Maynard secretary. It was voted to call a meeting at Philadelphia next summer at the date of the S. A. F. In the meantime we wish to get as many ladies to join as Charter Mem- bers before January 1st, as possible. Fee for joining including pin $3.00, annual dues thereafter $1.00. First year to end January, 1908. We wish your hearty co-operation in forming a society of our own, where we can get to know each other socially and educationally. We have quite a list of members as a start, and prospects are good for a large society. Applica- tions for membership and pin may be sent to the Secretary, Mrs. Charles H. Maynard, 219 Horton Ave., Detroit, Mich. Very truly, THE COMMITTEE. NEW JERSEY FLORICULTURAL SOCIETY. The regular monthly meeting and floral display of the New Jersey Flori- cultural Society was held on Nov. 2 at its rooms in Orange. Orchids and chrysanthemums were in force. Lager & Hurrell, A. W. Bodwell, EM- win Thomas, Peter Duff, Wm. Reid, George Oakley, Arthur T. Caparn, Charles Ashmead, Max Schneider, D. Kindsgrab, and J. N. May were all rep- resented ■ by creditable exhibits of plants and flowers. A Cattleya labiata with nine flowers on the spike was among Mr. Thomas' contributions. The fall shew was discussed and all the preliminary details finished, with reports from all sources promising a successful exhibition on the 5th and 6th in East Orange. Donations of va- rious prizes from Peter Henderson & Co., J. M. Thorburn & Co., Vaughan's Seed Store, F. W. Kelsey, Charles H. Totty and others were announced. November 10, 1906 HORTICULTURE 501 THE BOSTON EXHIBITION. The big exhibition of the Massachu- setts Horticultural Society, which closed on Sunday night, Nov. 4, was much more than a "chrysanthemum show"; in fact the chrysanthemum was but one of many factors in the malve-up of an exhibition which, had it been confined mainly to chrysan- themums as in former years, could hardly have been called a success. But as a comprehensive fall display of horticultural products it certainly was a success and undoubtedly much more interesting to the public and inspiring to the craft than any exclusive dis- play of chrysanthemum flowers and plants could possibly be. The show- ing of trained specimen plants — here- tofore Boston's especial pride — was very weak. The plants from J. S. Bailey, although not as large as we have been accustomed to see, would have made very creditable specimens had they been given a week more in which to open their flowers. Those from W. H. Elliott were well-grown little commercial plants in small pots. The competition for the Gane Memo- rial prizes was also very weak, E. J. Mitton receiving second award. In the chrysanthemum cut flower section quality ruled high and very uniform and the display was of mod- erate extent. In the big vase class there was only one exhibitor, E. A. Clark. It was a great pyramid of enormous blooms, and W. A. Riggs, the gardener, was given a first-class certificate for superior arrangement. R. W. Paterson's table of 25 blooms in 25 varieties, Thos. Proctor, gardener, was as fine a set as ever seen here, the Australian varieties being conspicu- ous. Peter B. Robb and Wm. Whit- man, winners of second and third in this section, each put up excellent dis- plays. In the classes for vases of ten blooms of one variety, color specified, the winning varieties, in order as given, were as follows: pink, Mrs. Morton F. Plant, Wm. Duckham, Dr. Enguehard; red, John Shrimpton; white, Merza, Nellie Pockett, Beatrice May; yellow, Cheltoni, Col. Appleton; "any other color," Donald McLeod, Harrison Dick. In these classes and the twelves and sixes Mrs. C. C. Con- verse and Mrs. Lester Leland won four firsts and three seconds, Wm. Whitman four firsts and two seconds, A. F. Whitin two firsts and one sec- ond, Geo. F. Fabyan two firsts and one second, Peter B. Robb two firsts, S. A. Borden and Jas. Nicol each two seconds. The sensational feature of the chrysanthemum section was a table of new single varieties shown as naturally grown sprays by Miss E. J. Clark, gardener John Ash. It was awarded a silver medal and the at- tention it attracted was generally con- strued as indicating the trend of popu- lar fancy here. Louis Dupuy was given honorable mention for a new bronze-flowered chrysanthemum ex- hibited without name and Charles H. Totty received a first-class certificate for white sport from Mr. Duckham. So much for the chrysanthemums. The Hunnewell premium for hardy coniferous trees was won by ii. >v J. Farquhar & Co. The big gn)ui).s of foliage and flowering plants saved the (Jay for the show in general decorativ.; effect. Wni. Whitman, Edward iMai- Mulkin and Sidney Hoffman won first, seconil, and third prizes respectively with enormous groups, of varied char- acter. Orchid displays were also very rich, the winners in the plant competi- tion Ijeing -Mrs. J. L. Gardner and Edward MacMulkin and in the vase classes J. K. Rothwell and Edward MacMulkin. Julius Roehrs Co. and Lager & Hurrell also staged large orchid groups, not for competition. Honorable mention was given Peter B. Robb for seedling Catlleya Louise and E. O. Orpet for seedling cattleyas and Iwlias. In the other plant classes special awards were made as follows: honor- able mention to F. R. Pierson Co., for sport from "Tarrytown fern" (see frontispiece of this paper), F. W. Fletcher Co., for Ficus altissima, Juliun Roehrs Co., for Tillandsia Duvalliana and Begonia Rex The Marquis, and John Nilan for seedling Impatiens. The carnation growers were well represented, Backer & Co., winning first for crimsons with Harry Fenn. dark pink with Pink Patten, light pink with Rose Pink Enchantress, scarlet with Robert Craig, yellow with Sunrise, variegated with Mrs. Patten. Philip Dexter won first in its class with Enchantress and Peter Fisher first in whites with White Perfection. F. R. Pierson Co., showed a superb vase of fifty Winsor. Dahlias were shown in large num- bers and remarkable quality (all out- door grown) for so late a date by N. Allen Lindsay, Geo. H. Walker and W. C. Winter. Special awards in the cut flower section were as follows: H. A. Jahn honorable mention for carna- tions Jahn's White and Jahn's Crim- son; Wm. Sim ditto for new violet, sport from Princess of Wales, and Cobbett School, Lynn, ditto for dis- play of pompon chrysanthemums. Roses were shown by Waban Rose Conservatories and W. H. Elliott, the varieties being American Beauty, Wellesley, and Richmond. Mr. Elliott's Richmonds were simply superb. James Crawshaw made an at- tractive exhibit of his new decorative asparagus. The fruit displays were excellent, especially as to apples and pears. Vegetables made a glorious showing. E. L. Lewis was awarded a silver medal for commercial grown celery and W. Heustis & Son a bronze medal for the same. Remarkable collections of vegetables aranged for effect were made by E. L. Lewis, Ed. Parker, W. W. Rawson and Mrs. Alice Warburton. to whom the prizes were awarded in order named. On the second day the dinner table decorations were the centre of in- terest. This is an Innovation in the Mass. Horticultural Society shows and the three very liberal prizes brought out eight competitors. Society ladies served as judges. Sid- ney Hoffman was first with a centre piece of cattleyas and ferns, J. J. Casey second with violets and Hough- ton & Clark third with cyprlpedlums and oncidiums. G. A. Severy & Co., were highly commended for a centre piece of fruits. THE PHILADELPHIA SHOW. Philadelphia has been unfortunate this year in not being the center of interest in the horticultural world. Chicago, New York, Boston have all claimed special attention, and Phila- delphia has. for once had to take a back seat. Nevertheless we have had a very good show, thanks to the earn- est endeavors of the private gardeners in the vicinity. The kings of the hor- ticultural world have deserted us thus year and the progress of the world will no doubt emanate from Chicago and other centers. In cut flowers we have had as fine an exhibition as ever, and if not quite so large it Is made up for in the keenness of the competition. Wm. Kleinheinz was one of the conspicuous figures in the prize winning in this class and cov- ered himself with glory generally. In the specimen plant section Joseph Hurley was first and the rest no- where. Mr. Hurley has been edging up to this point for several years and now he has topped the rise. The show was particularly rich in foliage plants and ferns. The Gleichenias from the Drexel estate were excep- tionally fine. The vegetable and fruit exhibit was rather under the average. In the trade section the censpicuous feature was the Michell exhibit, en- gineered by Philip Phreud. who showed himself as resourceful as ever and over topped all the other trade dis- plays. Dreer's exhibit was also very good. Features of the show in a hurried look around before the opening and judging, (Tuesday), are noted as fol- lows: Mr. Long's gleichenia in the rotun- da, 12 feet in diameter and 8 feet high. The bay trees of Messrs. Dreer in the entrance; pyramids and standards In great variety and all sizes. The two specimens of Ficus pan- dura from Craig's in front of the newel pillars. These stood 5 feet high, perfect and well finished. A great distinction to the show. The stairways were handsomely banked with vases of the finest cut blooms of chrysanthemums, the cream of the season's showing being cen- tered in this display. Chamberlain, Appleton, Duckham, Merza, Pockett, Enguehard, Eaton, Hatton and Beech were conspicuous among the choicer varieties. On the middle landing of the stairway were Tom Holland's two shields of pink chrysanthemums, a fine example of good training and cul- ture and a feature of the show, al- though there was no prize. At the top of the stairway E. G. Hill & Co. ex- hibited a new one for the prize In 502 HORTICULTURE November 10, 1906 not disseminated class, a delicate pink, seven inclies across, a lovely thing of the incurved type, rather a flat flower, but quite full to center. Messrs. Hill entered this flower for the C. S. A. committee's judgment also. The name is Mile. E. Chabanne.' Messrs. Hill also sent a fine six of the R. E. Foerderer variety which, if it didn't take first, looked to have a good show for it. Sam Batchelor and Gordon Smirl were among the keen competitors of Mr. Hurley in the specimen plant class, as were also Jno. McCleary. William Kleinheinz and Jno. T. Whitaker. Tom Holland came in strong on a good six whites. Sam Batchelor came out first iu class 14 among a large number of entries; 12 plants, 12 varieties in 6-in. pots. Charles Hicky, gardener to J. Wil- lis Martin, took first in class 30, and various other awards. A. G. Williams, gardener for Samuel T. Bodine, made his debut as an exhibitor and came out very successfully. William Robertson was the proud winner of the big prize for twelve blooms of Mrs. W. B. Chamberlain. Jno. Thatcher proved himself once more a king among foli- age plant growers. His six well developed specimens deservedly got first. Jno. Hobson was in evidence with his great specialty, the croton, and also made some of them sit up and take notice in other departments. Thomas Logan was as usual invincible in the specimen fern section. The vegetable and fruit display was slimmer than usual. NASSAU COUNTY HORTICUL- TURAL SOCIETY. The display of flowers, vegetables and fruit at the second annual exhibi- tion of this society was indeed fine. Chrysanthemums are somewhat late this year, so that many of the blooms had to be staged before being thor- oughly finished. For the best group, 50 sq. ft., Percy Chubb (A. Mackenzie, gardener) was first; G. R. Sheldon (H. F. Meyer, gardener) second. In the cut bloom section A. Mackenzie cap- tured five firsts, also the Piersnn sil- ver cup for best 12 Glenview. Other prize winners were: T. Harrison, M. Shiff (W. Eccles, gardener), G. H. Morgan (T. Page, gardener), J. R. Maxwell (S. J. Trepess, gardener), L. J. Busby (H. Matz. gardener), G. R. Sheldon. Paul Dana fj. F. Johnston, gardener) won first for 2.t blooms ar- ranged for effect, and best collection of pompons. The silver cup for best 50 carnations was taken by W. Eccl3S. C. F. Bertanzel won the society's prize for the lar,gest and best collection of carnations by commercial growers. The Troy silver cup for best collection of outdoor roses went to R. J. Preston (U S. Forbes, gardener) ; the cup for indoor roses to T. Harrison. Felix Mense, Boulon & Son, J. Hennessey were- among the exhibitors of violets; the Stumpp & Walter prize was award- ed to A. Mackenzie. Rickards Bros.' special for best table of foliage plants was won by T. Har- rison, first; S. Trepess, second. The Pratt estate (.Tas. Holloway, gardener) staged a beautiful stand of fruit. There was keen competition in the vegetable section. J. P. JOHNSTON BEST METHOD OF MARKETING SALE PLANT AND The judges appointed by President Kasting of the S. A. F. to make the awards on the essays on the above topic submitted at the Dayton con- vention, have reported. First award goes to J. Austin Shaw, second to Charles Ingram, and third to M. B. Faxon. First Prize Essay. Author. J. Austin Shaw, This subject presents for our con- sideration two distinct sections of the wholesale florist business. First, "The best method of marketing the product of the wholesale plant growers." To market the plants profitably, they must be well known, for, to "market" means to sell quickly and advantags- ously. Therefore the selling of sur- plus or inferior plants by any plan Is hardly worthy of the name "market- ing," in its highest sense. Granted then that the plants to be offered are perfect, it will, I think, be conceded that the best method adopted up to the present is to dispose of them through the agency of the commercial repre- sentative. Advertising in the trade papers constantly, and intelligently, is of great advantage. Personal letters to one's customers are very effective; established reputation and a long rec- ord of square dealing are of vast im- portance; but the gentlemanly, per- sistent, magnetic "drummer" is irre- sistible. His supreme value is demon- strated by the fact that every success- ful grower of this country and Europe, in every department of the plant in- dustry, has his accredited representa- tive, whose yearly, or monthly, or weekly visits keep his firm constantly in touch with its clientage. Much might be said here of the man required for this important work, of his personality, his habits, his char- acter. All these have to do with his efficiency. And more might be said of the firm he represents — its ability to produce the perfect product — its care- ful filling of orders received — its gen- erous recognition of patronage — its quick correction of errors — its tact — its promptness — its indisputable honesty. But all these must be conceded, to ar- rive at the fulfillment of our conten- tion— that the best method of market- ing the product of the wholesale plant grower is through the agency of the commercial traveler. Here, too, it would not be out of place, the fact being conceded, to con- sider what manner of man the sales- man should be, that he may be best comi)etent to market the goods his grower has to offer. But this subject has been fully cov- THE PRODUCT OF THE WHOLE- FLOWER GROWERS. ered in the essays of 1905 on the "Ideal Salesman." Secondly: "The marketing of the product of the wholesale flower grow- er," is an entirely different propo- sition. Here we have to consider a perishable commodity, and at once we must admit the necessity of rapid dis- posal as of paramount importance. Ice-box preservation is uncertain, re- stricted and preservative but for a day. Shipments from the grower direct to the retailer have seldom proven profit- able, because of the retailers' frequent inability to dispose of all the product daily of a greenhouse plant of any dimensions, or from the limit of the supply. Personal soliciting and dis- tribution by the grower leaves him subject to the needs or whims of the retailer, and prices fluctuate down- ward as the day advances, and the handling of the flowers deteriorates their quality. I think there is but one opinion possible as to the best method of disposing of, or marketing, cut flow- ers, and that is through the medium of the wholesale florist. For over a quarter of a century the advantages of this system, now so universally popular, have been thor- oughly established. Here, centraliza- tion of the market facilities for pur- chase is at once apparent, and a depot is established for shipments, accessi- ble at any hour of the day or night. The grower, therefore, having as- sured himself of the honesty and ability, as a salesman, of his whole- sale agent, can add — as prosperity makes it wise — house after house to his base of supply, conscious that there will never come a time when a fair rpcomper.se will not reward him for every flower that reaches the mar- ket. The wholesaler is always in touch with his customers by telephone, and is ready, early and late, to wait upon the demands of the great retail public. It is to his interest to maintain honest values, to dispose of his stock as rap- idly as he can to the mutual advantage of his grower and him-self, and to make such returns as have actually been received, promptly and honestly. The subject confines one to the find- ing of "the test method" only. Hav- ing demonstrated this what more can be added, except to advise the grower to exercise business acumen in the selection of his representative, and, having decided upon the best whole- saler, to trust him implicitly, give him not only confidence, but perfect goods for disposal, and until a better method i.s discovered, or a better wholesaler (Continued on Page 504.) November 10, 1906 HORTICULTURE Views of the Boston Exhibition 603 First Prize tlinner talile by Sidney Hoffman. Orchil! extiiliit of Julius Koehrs Co. Second Prize dinner taljle by Tlie Rosary. Table of single flowered Clirysantliemums by Miss E. J. Clark, gardener, John Ash. Third Prize dinner table by Houghton & Clark. Stairway to the loggia. 504 HORTlCULTURi: November 10, 1906 FIRST PRIZE ESSAY. (Continued from Page 502.) discovered, stand by both loyally, ship the entire product of his greenhouses daily, avoiding absolutely the dishon- esty of "pickled flowers," and so build up the reputation of flowers and method on such a basis, that success and permanent prosperity may be as- sured. It having been admitted then that the grower may best dispose of his product through the wholesaler, there remains only for our considera- tion the best methods whereby the wholesaler may complete the expec- tations of the grower to his profit and satisfaction. The wholesaler must establish a reputation for honesty. He must have the facilities for handling carefully any quantity of stock that reaches him, and be prepared for any possible emergency. His ice-box mn.'^f be capacious, his room for display am- ple, his employees reliable, his person- al attention to every detail persistent. His reputation must be unsullied, his returns prompt and absolutely cor- rect, his shipping conveniences abun- dant. He must not only be ready to meet the local demand, but by judic- ious advertising, induce the confidence of the best trade in adjacent cities and towns. He must create a demand for out-of-town shipments by personal solicitation and correspondence. He must, as rapidly as possil)le, in his own city, secure orders for a regular daily allotment, to be assorted and delivered promptly on arrival, and must hold this trade by every legiti- mate method, making the satisfaction of these regular customers his first consideration. Granting all this, the complete "marketing" of the product of the wholesale flower grower Is a foregone conclusion, and in no other way can the certainty of complete dis- posal be assured! AMERICAN CARNATION SOCIETY. Carnation Registered. By Stevenson Bros., Govanstown, Md. "Debutante." A cross between Mrs. T. W. Lawson and Queen Louise. The color is a soft pink similar to Joost, Ijut brighter, very fragrant and most prolific. A very early variety and a grand keeper. The flowers are borne on stiit. yet graceful stems and have a calyx that allows the full ex- pansion of the flower without burst- ing. ALBERT M. HERR, Lancaster, Pa. Have You Read the Advertisements this Week? ADDRESS OF PRESIDENT DUCKH IViUM SOCIETY OF A Gentlemen and Fellow Members of the. Chrysanthemum Society of America: It affords me great pleasure to greet you and bid you welcome. When last j'ou assembled in annual session I had gone across the ocean and had to leave a written word to represent me in my absence. It is now my pleasure and privilege to meet with you, to see your interest and join in your enthu- siasm, to counsel with you as to the future, and to take record of the past, with its trials and triumphs. I must begin my address by a very sincere expression of thanks for the honor you have done me in a reelec- tion to the office of president. I wish 1 might count myself worthy of this endorsement. There are perhaps few pleasures in life superior to that of a kind recognition from the men who work with one in the business of life. I fear that I must reckon to friendli- ness, kindliness and generosity rather than to judgment the honors you have been pleased to confer on me. And now when I come to such mes- sage as I have to deliver let me begin by expressing my sincere pleasure that we are meeting in this magnifi- cent city, abounding in vigorous, de- veloping life I deem it truly an ideal city for our exhibition and meeting. Nowhere else in America, I may truly say, are there such quantities of ma- terial on which to draw. We who hail from the eastern part of the country are amazed at the strides and progress made in horticulture in and about Chicago; and no little of this success is due the members of the Horticul- tural Society of Chicago. We are happy, thrice happy, to meet in such an atmosphere of success. It is good to be among people who are doing things, who are going ahead by leaps and bounds. But great as is your progress, I must own it is not great enough in some ways. The ultimate basis, in America at least, of all great progress must be the commercial basis; you have that basis magnifi- cently laid. Four years have passed since we last met in Chicago, and the com- mercial progress hereabout since then is perfectly staggering. I had an op- portunity of viewing some of it at the time of the St. Louis World's Fair, for I passed through your great city at that time. There seems no end to your development, to the founding of new firms and to the enlargement of old ones. But I am not quite sure that the development of a higher culture of AM BEFORE THE CHRYSANTHE- MERICA AT CHICAGO. the chrysanthemum has quite kept step with the commercial development. We have seen a fine development in cul- ture undoubtedly, but whether it is as large as it ought to be is not quite clear in my mind. We must do better, or in a real sense we are not doing all that might be done. However that may be, it is perfectly certain that the growth of the society in membership is disappointing. I sug- gested in my message last year that personal solicitation was the surest method of increasing membership. I am still of that opinion. There are far too many growers, both amateur and professional, who are not in this society. We need a little more judici- ous "buttonholing." Will you let me make another suggestion? Would it not be possible for us to impose on our admirable committees at Chicago, Cincinnati, Philadelphia, New York and Boston the slight additional bur- den of increasing our membership list? I hope you will not consider the sug- gestion indelicate. Well, we are here, and perhaps our chief business after all is to take an account of stock and ask where we stand in relation to the real progress — the development of newer varieties. The newer ones are obviously a great improvement on their predecessors. We are going forward, every one of you will concede; especially does this apply to exhibition varieties. But we are still too much dependent upon Europe and Australia. Furthermore, it seems to me that private gardeners are too much dependent on their com- mercial friends, and are indifferent, more or less, where or how the n3wer varieties are obtained. Yet each year how eagerly some of us are looking for striking novelties over those of the preceding year. Our progress in America, as far as new varieties is concerned, is almost wholly made by these great houses who have laid such broad and deep commercial foundations. Such men as Smith, Hill, May. and. in the last few years. Totty, Jiave all done much to raise the standard and create a love for the flower we at this time represent. It is fully time for the private gar- deners to have a bit bigger try at hy- bridizing and raising new varieties. It is the most fascinating of all works, and once entered upon is sure to be an increasing delight and a practical enterprise. Somebody may smile and point at me and ask me to take my own medicine. Well, perhaps 1 may have to try. Meantime I commend and urge this upon others who may have better opportunities in some ways than are mine. In the message sent you last year I ventured to say that perhaps dur- ing my absence I might see something worthy of comment this year. I had the great pleasure of attending the Edinburgh (Scotland) show, and I JJovember 10. 1906 flOKTICULTURi: 605 must confess I was conipleicly over- whelmed by it. both by the iiiagnifl- cent blooms shown and the attend- ance. Thtro were over 70,000 paid ad- missions in three days. Think of that, and be humble! Nay, think of that and lay plans day and night to rouse our people to a similar interest! What could we accomplish if we had a con- stituency like that? Perhaps I may say a word about the varieties that reigned supreme at Ed- inburgh. They were Elsie Fulton, Mrs. Barclay, J. A. Silsbury, Mrs. T. W. Vallis. Are you not surprised? The finest flower I have even seen was a Mrs. T. W. Vallis. You know how poor a performer it is here. I saw also the variety Lady Conyers. which, as you know, is small and hard under our conditions, and after several unsuc- cessful trials many have discarded it. But this same variety at Edinburgh was wonderful in size, delicate in color and with long trailing petals. It seems impossible, but it is true, that the Scotch climate appears to Obituary Lewis Ullrich. We present herewith a portrait of tJic late Lewis lillrich, whose death we briefly recorded in last week's issue. Mr. Ullrich was a native of Germany, being brought to this country in in- fancy by his parents, who settled in Monroeville, Ohio, and ten years later moved to Tiffin, where the young man had a public school education fol- lowed by a full course at Heidel- berg University. In 1874 he built a small greenhouse, at first for private purposes, he being an ardent lover of flowers, but later launched into commercial floriculture. native place In Ireland by his parents to MiaO 3.50 Acanthus LatifuUus, Mollis. Achillea Mill. Roseum. and The Pearl, roots for pottins. .40163 Japonica, strou« divisions. Agrosteiiiiua Cor. Alba. Bkolor. Alyssum Rastiatum, Anemone Whirlwind, F. G. Anthemis Pall. da, Kelwa.vii, AftUrLEGI.VS, I'hrysantha, Xivea Grandiflora, Skiniierli, Vulgaris, Alba, and .\lba Plena, .75 Coerulea Hybrida, Ilayiodgcn- sls, 1.00 Helena, pot grown. 1.00 Arabis Alpina, .50 " " Compacta, .60 Artemesia Abrotauum. .75 Ascleplas Tuberosa, .50 ASTERS (Michaelmas Daisies), Auiethystines, Amellus Kle- gans, Belgina, Ericoides Clio. Laevis, Calliope, Melpomene. Novae Anglae, Polyphyilus, Suowflalse, Trlnervls, Versi- color, \Vm. Bowman, Stronj; Divisions, Aster .\lpinus, Speciosus, Com- pacta, Alba, Superbus, Baptisia .\ustralis, Bellis Perennis, 3 iuih. P., Bocconia Cordata. S2.).(X) M. Boltonia Asteroldes, Caiimerls Incisa, Callirhoe Invoiucrata, CAMP-VNl'LA, Alllarlfolla, Punctata, Ilanunculoides, Catanache Coerulea, CBNT.\liRE.*, Aiba & Kosea. Orientalis, Cpphalaria Tartarlca, Cheione, Lyonil & Ob. Alba, CHRVSANTHEMl'M, Maxi- mum, Davlsli & King Kdward. Inodorum Snowball, Cimlcifuga Kaccmosa, Cordlfolia, " Simplex, Clematis David. ana. Coreopsis Lanceolata, Tenuifolla, DELPIIIMl'M, Chlnensis, Al- bum, aud Coeruleum, Elatum Hybridum, ni.WTIIl S. Bnrbatus (Sweet Wllliani), ^-i.i.UO per M., sep. colors, Cyclops, Cruentus. Copifoiius. Atrosangninens, Large flw'g mixed, Plumarius, Sooticus, Semper- florens, Superbus, Dellcata, DiniT..VL,IS. Grandiflora Mon- strosa, Glox. Rosea, and Alba, Macuiata Iveryeann, Dracocepbalum Austrlacum, Erigeron. Giaucns. and Speclos, Eryngium Planum, Marltimum, Enpalorlum Ageratoldes, Euphnrbis Corolata, $25 M. PL'NKIAS. AIlK) Marglnata, Aurea Varlegata, ?25 M. Dndulata Media Picta, Subcordata, Grand. Gallium Molaga. GAII.I.ARniA. Grandiflora, Compacta and Maxima, Geranium Balkanum, Gcum .Vtrosangnineum, Gillcnia Trlfoliata, GYPSOPHII..\. Acutifolla. Cerastoldis, Montrosa repens, GR.ISSES, ORN-%ME>T.\l,. Euialla .lap.. Variegat.a, and Graclllima, Elymus Glaucus, Gvneriiim Argentuni (Pampas), 5.00 7.50 7.50 3.50 4.50 5.00 3.50 GRASSES, ORXAaiENT.\I., Pbalarls Arund. Varieg., Harpaiium Semiplcnum, Doz. 100. .50 ?3.50 .50 3.30 .50 3.30 2.30 .75 5.00 .83 6 30 .85 6.50 2.00 15.00 .50 3.50 .50 3.50 1.00 7.50 .60 4.50 .85 6.50 .50 3.50 .50 3.50 .50 3.50 1.00 7.50 .60 4.50 .76 5 00 .73 5.00 .75 5.(10 1.00 750 .50 3.50 .50 3.i50 .50 3..t0 .60 4.50 .85 6.50 .73 5.00 .30 3..'i0 1.00 7.C0 .50 3.50 .75 5.00 .75 5.00 ..50 3..'>0 .85 6.50 2.50 HELEXIUM, Autumnale, Super- bum, and Hoopesii, .73 5.00 HELIAXTHLS, Decaputalls, Dorouocoides. Davidiana, I.jie- tlHonis, Mollis Grandillorus, .50 3.50 H. S. -Moon, La Perle, Rev. Wooiey Dodd, .75 5.00 Heliopbis, Pitcheriana, and Scaber Major, JtO 3.50 IIEMEROCVLLIS, .\pricot, Duraorterli. Disheciila, Flava, Kwansd, aud Fl. PI. Midden- dorfii. ,50 3..">0 <;old Dust, Orange Man, Sov- eloign, Thuubergil, .75 5.00 Aurantiaca Major. Florham (True) Luteola, Aurantiaca. 1.25 10.00 Heuchera, Sanguinea, and Bri- zoidus, .73 5.00 Qiblsc'js. Moscheutos, and Crim- son Eye, .30 3.00 IRIS, Gcrmanica, Blues, Yel- lows, and Whitt^, Colors sepa- rate, M) 2 50 All colors, $15,00 .M., .30 2.00 Kaempferl, Mixed, double and single, $25.00 M., .50 3.50 I.athyrns Latlfoiius, l.(X) 7.50 I.IXIM Perenne Mixed, and Flavunj, Lindelolla Spectabiie. IxilM'iia Cardinalls, Queen Victoria, 3 Incli P. 1.00 Lupinus, I'ercnnls and Poly- phyilus, LYCUMS. Alpina, Chakeodon- Ica ami Carnea. Uaageana. Vlscaria Splendens, Verspetina, Alba PI., Lysimactiia Clethroldes, Numullarla, I.ythrum Roseum, Megasla, Cordlfolia and Ligu- lata, Mertensla, Virglnica, Monarda, Did.vma, Splendens, and Cambridge Scarlet, Morina Longlfolla, .Myosotis Palustrls, Semp., -Nepeta, Glechoma Hed. Var. roots for potting, OEXOTIIERA, Fraserii. dowsil, Youngii, Missourlensls, Pachysandra Tcrmlnalls, Mea- PAEOXIKS. (Strong Divisions) omcinalls. Rubra, OHicinalis, Rosea, .Mntabllis, Alba, Chlnensis, mixed Pink, Duke of Welling- ton, Festiva Alt>a. Grand: Rosea, Rubens, Sapho, Queen Victoria, .lapan Single Flowering, In ten varieties, PEXSTEMOX, Bart)atus T o r- reyii, Grandiflora, Ovatus, Dlf- fusu£ Pubescens, Petasltes, Jap. Gig., PHLOX. Amoena. *■ Subulata, Rosea and Lilaclna, $25.00 M., Decussata. Champs Elysee. Eclalreur. He- roine. Irene, Thebalde .lean Barth. Cyclon, Mrs. E. E. Jenkins. " Jeanne D'Arc, Indian Chief, Miss Llngard, Kl'aiicheti. IMiysalis PHYSOSTEGIA, Virglnica, Al- i)a and Coerulea, Platyoodon, Jap. Album and Coeruleum, .75 .85 .50 1.00 5.00 6.50 350 7.50 .75 5.00 .50 .76 1.00 .50 .35 .75 3.50 5.00 7.50 3.30 2.50 6.00 .75 .85 5.00 6.50 .50 .75 .50 3.50 5.00 3.50 .35 2.50 .35 .85 .50 2.50 C..50 3.i)0 .83 1.00 1.25 .85 6.50 7.50 10.00 6.50 1.25 10.00 l.fiO 12.00 .50 1.00 3.50 7.50 .50 3.50 .50 3.50 .50 3.50 .40 .75 3.00 5.00 .50 3.50 .75 5.00 Larpentae, Piilygonatum Majns. Polygonum Cuspidatum, I'RIMILA Cortusoldes in 12 named varieties, 3-in. P. G., Vulgaris, Veris Superba, and Elatior, Acaulis Frirabriata Lge, rrunclJa Weliliiana, PYRETHRl M, Roseum single, Roseum. Double, in six named varieties, RL'DBECKIA, Autumn Glory, Fulgida. .\cwnianii, Subto- mentosa and Golden Glow, Purpurea, SALVI.*, Argentea, Officinalis (Mammoth . Sage). Santoiina, Incana, SEDIM. Acre. .Maxima, Mail- nuiwixi. Spoclalille, SE.MPERVIVUM, Acuminatum, Pyrenalcuni Tc1. Palmata, and Ble- .50 3.50 .85 6.50 .75 1.00 .73 5.00 7.50 5.00 .75 5.00 L2o lO.OO .50 .75 3.50 5.00 .75 5.00 .50 .50 3.60 3.50 .50 3.50 .75 .75 5.00 5.00 .50 3..50 .50 3.50 gans, Uimaria Aur. Venusta, .75 5.0O Statlce Latlfoiius, .75 3.00 Stachys I.anata, .50 3.50 Stokesia Cyanea. .50 3.50 Sweet William (See DIantbus) Tarragon. (Eslragon), .85 6..50 Thallctruni .Vciullegifollum, and .\lbum. .60 450 THVMIS, .Montana Cocclnea. and Serpliyilum Aurea, .75 6.00 Tradescanthls, Virglnica, Alba, and Rubra, .50 3. .50 Trillium Grandlflorum, .50 3.50 Trlcyrtls Ulna. .75 500 TRITOMA. May Queen. Noblils, R. C. ACTourtlt, Rufus, Tuckli, Pfltzerl. 1.25 8.00 Trolllus, in variety, .75 5.00 Valerian. Cocclnea and Cocc. Alba, .75 5.0O VEROXIC-\, Cercaeoldes, In- cana, Rupestrls, Repens, Spl- cata. Rosea. Virgini<'a, .60 4.50 Longlfolla, Subsesslits, 1.25 10.00 Vinra Minor. Clumps, .50 3.0O VIOI..\ La France, 1.00 7.50 Cornuta, Lutea, and Alba, .50 350 HARDY VIXES, English Ivies, 4-ln. Pots, extra strong, 1.25 10.00 Field grown. 3-4 feet. .75 6.00 Field grown, 2nd grade, 2-3 feet. .50 4.00 BIgnonIa Grandiflora. extra strong, 2.50 Bignonia Radb-.-ms, 1.00 nilMSOX RAMBLERS (Amer lean Grown): 4-0 feet, manv branches. 2.00 15.00 .3-4 ■■ 1.75 12 00 2-3 •• LOO 7.5ft 2 " .50 3.U0 White, Pink and Yellow, 4-6 feet, same price. EVERGREKXS. Box Trees. Pyramids. fine Speclmnis well furnished, 4-5 feet, $;i.On to $5.00 each. CONIFERS, Special prices on apptlcfltion for specimen trees, from 2 to 0 feet d'gh, in the following vnrleties: Al>ies N0I1III& Gliiiica, A. Xordmnnnlnna, A. V Itch i, Picon Alcoekiiina. P. Orientalis. P. Pud- iieus Cflanca Koster. Scindopytls Vertl- clllatii. Pinns Cembra. Retlnoaporn Ob- tiisa Ora^ills. Thuya Standishil, Thuyop- sis, Dolobrnta. Some of our Speelnltles: Perennla's. Ph'ox. Pnennies. Iris. Dahlias. Roses, Con if era PALISADES NURSERIES Growers for the Trade SPARKILL, NEW YORK, November 10, 1906 HORTICULTURE, oor CALIFORNIA NOTES. Wholesalers report the demand for California dried fruits was never so large as it is at the present time, and all agree that it is not a question of selling, but of filling orders on hand. There is very little stoclv of any liind to be bought for imme sheets of specimens. The united col- lections will comprise nearly 250,000 specimens, the majority of which are. mounted in permanent form. Chrysanthemuni Stock Plants Heavy Plants of C, Testout and Je.inn* Nonin, 8o. each ; M''e- Montniort, Opah, A. Kvron, H. Parr. L. Filkiiis. B. Wells, Dr. Ene:uehart, M. Bailev. Jlrs. T W. Poc- kett, Lord Hopetown. Chilo'!. .w. eacli: Monrovia and Cheltoui. Cc. each W. WYMAN, Swampscott, Mass. As Lease of Land Expires Next Spring Stocl( Must be Sold at Sacrifice Piices. All first qualitv, bushy. Per liHui Berberls Thunbcgli, 18 to 24 in. .$40 00 24 to 30 in. 50 00 Deutzia Gracilis, 12 to IS in 35 GO Ligrustrum Irota, 18 t<> 24 in. 28 00 " 2 to 3 ft 35 00 Splrea Van Houttei, Z'A to 4 ft.. 43 00 Kerria Jap- nica n. pi., 3 ft. 45 00 Rhodotvpus Kerrloides. 2 to 3 ft.. 50 00 Viburnum Tomentosum,l8to24in. 50 00 " '■ 2'A to 3 ft. 75 00 3'A to 4 ft. 100 00 And 60,000 otlier shrubs. Write for particulars and |irioe? lo THE RHODE ISLAND NURSERIES, NEWPORT, R. I. AZALEAS FOR FORCING CHRISTMAS AND EASTER Our stock this season is hsnd-oD er than ever. .Anybody in want of a quantity will do well to inspect our plants Leforc placing their order. We have only popular Anieiic. L vaiiei is: — 3ihryveriana Mobc Paul Web.r Pt^f. Wolters Raphael 5iinon Hardner Vervaeneana Louis de Kcichove Had. Van der Cruy- ttsen beut.-che Perle I f- .Toi.re John Lew elyn r\ad Cam Van Lan- genhove Had. Jo» Vcrvaene Paul de 5chr) ver Hcmorie de L'Van Houtte 5isjsmund Rucker Diam. 8-10 in II -12 •• 12-14 •• I4.IS •• IS 16 •• 16-18 " IS !0 •• 20-24 •• Per Doz. $3..'«0 .... 4 50 0 00 7 SO . .. 9 00 .... 12.00 ... 25.00 36 00 Per loo $25 00 35 00 45 ( 0 6U 00 75 00 00. OU 2(10 00 30U.0O Order now and save heavy express charges; impossible to ship by freight in cold weather. KENTIAS BOXWOOD PYRAMIDAL Ttiese plants are conceded to le the finest ever imported to this country. (Exceptional value.) 2 feet $.7S each 4 feet $3.00 each 2 1-2 feet 1 .00 each 4 1-2 feet 4.00 each 3 feet 1.50 each 5 feet S.()0 each 3 1-2 feet 2.0Uea.h 6 feet 6.0O each BEll/OREANA AND FORSTtfilANA We have an imm nse >totk in all siz-.s. from 15 inches to 15 feel. Our $i.oo, $2.00, $3 o"i $4.00 and $5.00 sizts in single and imde-up plant', arc paiticuUIy handsome. We want the leader to see the stoi k we offer. Older 1 y m3il,orcall and sckct the ^lants you like the most. ARAUCARIA EXCELSA. Fine plants .11 50c, 75c, $1.00, $1.50, $2.00, $2.t O -Tnti SS.OOeach. Ti.ese are all peifcct and goou value (or the money. ASPIDISTRA, Creen and Va- riegated. In all sizes, Sl.OOt $2.00 and $3.00 each. We are pleased at all times to receive visitors at our Nurseries. We have one hundred acres planted will) the most interesting Nursery stock in the country. See wholesale catalogue. ^_ BOBBIIMK & ATKINS Nurserymen and Florists RUTHERFORD, N. J. BUSH BOXWOOD, lor window boxes, 25c, 35c, and 50C each. BAY TREES. We have a large num- ber in all sizes. .\sk for pnces. Wm. J. Dingee, of the Golden Gate Park Commission, took a popular stand this week in opposition to fui- thur desecration of the city parks by the shack-building department of the combination of politicians known as the fire refugees' relief committee, who have at their disposal the millions of dollars contributed by East;rn Florists' and Growers' Association, and tht^u- sands of other philanthropic Elastern agencies. THE CHRYSANTHEMUM. by Arthur Herrington. The most com plete and practical book on the cul tivation of the chrysanthemum pub lished for Americans. Illustrated Price 50c. postpaid. Horticulture Pub Co., 11 Hamilton Place. Boston. HEALTHY VIOLETS. Send us 25 cents for George Saltford's invaluable book on Violet Culture. The whole truth and nothing but the truth. Order THE DAHLIA, by L. K. Pea- cock. Price 30c. postpaid, from Horti- culture Pub. Co.. 11 Hamilton Place, Boston. BABY RAMBLERS IN FULL BLOSSOM Fine citalili^hcd pl.iuts iu 5-inch pots, .s4.').00 per 100; §400 00 per inoii. AZALEA INDiCA Extr.'i fine plnnts for Xnias and Easter lltiwerino:. in the lewding vari- eties, riiiuts 12-inch, .$35.00; 14 inch. .S45.II0: IS-Ki inch, S65.00. Prices on all other plant.s. Bulbs, Roots, etc., cheerfully given by F. W. O. Schmftz PRINCEBAY, NEW YORK PHOENIX ROEBELINI BEAUTIFUL, GRACEFUL, USEFUL f a,, h lo loo T-inch POT PLANTS, $4.00 $35.r0 $300.00 4.inch ■' " 1.00 9.00 80.00 WELL ROOTED SEEDUNGS 4 to S-inch HIGH, •oo lOOO lO.OOO $5.00 $40.00 $300.00 JOHN LEWIS CHILDS Floral Park, - - Nc w York Look through the Buyers' Directory and Ready Reference Guide. You will find some good offers there also. 508 HORTICULTURE November 10, 1906 Seed Trade Topics Rennie & Thomson have opened a seed, plant and supply house at 135 and 137 Washington street, Provi- dence, R. I. Both partners in the new firm have been long identified with the seed trade, and their business out- look is good. The fact that the farmers through- out the country have made up their minds that Congress must give them really rare and valuable seed in place of the common squash and turnip seed now distributed, has been further em- phasized by the action of the Kentucky State Grange and the Farmers' Insti- tute last week in unanimously adopt- ing resolutions condemning the pres- ent method of free seed distribution and calling upon Congress to give the money now appropriated for that pur- pose "toward the upbuilding of our agricultural colleges and experimental stations, the development of important crops and the advancement in educa- tion perfaihing to agriculture." NEWS NOTES. Harry Richmond has opened a greenhouse on Chestnut street, Terre Haute, Ind. The Alpha Floral Co. of Kansas City, Mo., had $100 taken from their safe on the night of Oct. 2o. Wm. Sim, Cliftondale, Mass., has a promising new violet, Princess of Wales form and California color. The employees of the wholesale florists' of Chicago gave their first re- ception and ball on Hallowe'en. About 500 were present. Some very interesting information for American hop-growers is furnished by the Department of Commerce and Labor, In a recent bulletin. Cleary's Horticultural Hall, 60 Vesey street. New York, will be conducted hereafter by John P. Cleary, who has acquired the business and lease. The large greenhouses at the yards of the Lake Shore R. R. in Hillsdale, Mich., have been torn down. It is said that hardy perennials and shrubs will be given the preference in future except at the most important stations on the line. The City Park greenhouses at Den- ver, Colo., under the management of Supt. A. J. Graham and his able as- sistants, F. J. Rushmore and A. EASTER LILY BULBS Just received— a shipment of late dug, WRLL MATURED PLUMP bulbs. If planted now ih^y will c) n • iQ nic-ly fir nett Eister. Late duz bulbs ar-^ demanded by « large number of Exte isi /e Li!y Grjwer.s, who claiii that they produce better plants than the early dug. There is money in Easter Lilies. Order today. Per loo Per icoo IJL. MULTIFLORUn, 6-8 inch, 400 bulbs in case $325 $30.00 " " 7-g " 300 *" " *' -••. 5.00 4500 LIL. LONG. GIQANTEUiT, 6-3 inch, 400 bulbs in case 5.25 47.^0 " " " 7-9 " 300 " " " 6.25 60.00 " " 9-10 " 203 " " " 10.00 95 -OQ DOUBLE PAEONIES Extra Fine Imported Clumps (4 to 5 Eyes} Per doz. Per ico Wnite Ji 50 $10. GO Red t.50 10.00 Pink 1.25 900 Send for our Wholesale Price List of Bulbs, Seeds and 5upplUs HENRY F. lYIICHELL CO. 1018 Market Street, - Philadelphia, Pa. Kohankie, are now open to the public with the finest e.\hibit of chr.vsanth>>- mums ever shown there. Superintendent W. R. Smith, of the United States Botanical Garden.s, is now greatly interested in getting the new houses finished at the gardens be- fore cold weather comes. The Lord & Burnham Co. have the contract and are pushing the work. Harry and Daniel D. Tompkins have leased the greenhouses of Mrs. Wood- ford in Plainville, Conn., and wih con- duct the business under the name of Tompkins Brothers. Harry Tompkins has been manager of the houses for several years, and his brother comes from New York. The Bureau of Soils, of the Depart- ment of Agriculture has recently published a twelve hundred page vol- ume, dealing with surveys of soils in practically every state of the union. The volume is accompanied by a num- ber of maps and illustrations. The work is a very exhaustive one, and contains a great deal that will be of much interest to agriculturists. PUBLICATIONS RECEIVED. "Lawns and How to Make Them" is the title of Vol. Ill of the Garden Library, published by Doubleday, Page & Company. The author is Leonard Barron. Mr. Barron states in his preface that "the main hope in this book is that it will result in more and better suburban gardens." A laudable ambition and one that is sure to be realized when this very practical little volume of 175 pages has liad the wide dissemination which it merits among the thousands of subur- ban home makers, every one of whom will find in it something of practical value. The making of new lawns and the renovating of old ones, grading, rolling, mowing, watering, feeding, weeds, insects, tools, mixtures for special purposes and many other vital topics are well handled and fully il- lustrated In the various chapters. The price of the book is $1.10 net. A. J. Boothman of N. Adams, Mass., has just completed a new rose house, which is a model in the matter of ven- tilation, heating, etc. He has also added a new room for the sale of jar- dinieres. DOUBLE SWEET SCENTED PEONIES PLANT NCW Selected Roots with 3 to 5 Byes from a splendid collection 6 sold at dozen rate; 25 at I 00 rate CHINESE VARItTIES Per Per Per Per Each Doz loo Each D z. loo Pink Shades 25 $1.25 $8 fKi White . . . 25 ff ] 5n $ 1 rt.OO Red ... 25 1.25 8 nvc early in November. Write for pruc-^. JOHNSON SEED CO.. 217 MarketSt., Philadelphia, Pa. Herbert W. Johnson, of the late firm of Johnson & Stoko, President November 10, 1906 HORTICULTURE 509 HABERMEHL SHOW. One of the features of Philadelphia's chrysanthemum show week was the Habermehl exhibit at the Bellevue- Stratford. Not only was there a grand display of the giant cut blooms of such varieties as Appleton and Duck- ham, but the bouquet art from the stiff paper-collared article of 1850 down to the loose, artistically ribboned pro- duction of the present day was effec- tively displayed. The table decorations, basket work, screen designs and other staples of the florists' art were traced . by striking designs, not only showing what good work is, but giving striking examples of bad taste and labeling the latter as such. No better trade getter from a retail point of view has ever been devised than this as far as our recollection goes, and the Messrs. Habermehl have scored a distinct suc- cess, and will compel the attention and admiration of even their most stren- uous rivals. G. C. W. t- FLORISTS' CLUB OF PHILA- DELPHIA. The newly elected president, Samuel S. Pennock, made his maiden effort at presiding and proved himself a good one. Business was pushed through with dispatch and an early adjourn- ment achieved for the devotees of the flower show. Robert Craig gave 4n ac- count of his recent visit to the James- town Exposition. Resolutions of sym- pathy were passed on J. L. Dillon and Fred Krebs, recently deceased mem- bers. ' CLUB AND SOCIETY NOTES. A special meeting of the Executive Board of the S. A. F. is being held at Chicago this week. The annual chrysanthemum show of the American Institute was held at New York on Nov. 7, 8 and 9. The Gardeners' Club of Baltimore, Md., will hold their chrysanthemum show on Nov. 13-16 in the new Flor- ists' Exchange building, corner of Franklin and St. Paul streets. The annual chrysanthemum show of the Santa Barbara Horticultural So- ciety, Cal., was held on Oct. 17 and 18, with a flne display and a large repre- sentation of the gardeners in that lo- cality among the exhibitors. No man who grows stock tor sale can call himself "progressive" if he omits to advertise it. If you grow for retail exclusively, advertise in your local papers. If you grow for whole- sale trade, or if you have a surplus above your retail needs, get in line with those who are to be found in HORTICULTURE'S advertising col- umns. You will find it distintcly to your advantage and will have no trouble to back up the claim that you are "progressive." HORTICULTURE is essentially the medium of the "pro- gressive" horticulturist, and this is one reason why it is the best advertising medium In its class. BAY SHORE FLOWER SHOW. The fifth annual exhibition of the United Bayshore Horticultural Socle- ties was opened November 2 in the Carleton Opera House, and the dis- play of flowers, fruits and vegetables was considered the best in the history of the show. The organization num- bers among its patrons and exhibitors many prominent members of the South Shore summer colony, who own coun- try homes in Babylon and Islip. Chrysanthemums were considered one of the star features of the show. Honors in the chrysanthemum classes were divided between S. T. Peters, Louis Bossert, Colonel Alfred Wag- staff, Eugene P. Strong and Edwin Thome. Mr. Peters was the heaviest winner of the day, carrying off thirty- six premiums. A noticeable exhibit from the Peters place was a rare col- lection of stove and hothouse plants, gracefully arranged on the stage of the opera house. There was a fine display of carna- tions, and Messrs. H. G. Timmerman and Edwin Thorne were winners of the greater number of awards. Fruits and vegetables were shown in excellent form. Florists Out of Town THE TARRYTOWN EXHIBITION. In addition to our notes on this ex- cellent show, in our issue of last week, we record that the silver medal for the best new decorated plant not yet in commerce was awarded to Scott Bros., for an improved form of Dracaena Godsefliana, the white variegation be- ing much more pronounced than in the type. The Pierson U Bar Com- pany's special prize for table of deco- rative plants was won by David Mc- Farlane. The silver cup offered by Mrs. Stuyvesant Fish for dinner table decoration was won by James Ballan- tyne with a fine arrangement of cat- tleyas and ferns; there were six en- tries for this prize. The same exhib- itor won first for centerpiece with a basket of yellow chrysanthemums and autumn' foliage. Winsor from F. R. Pierson Company won first for vase of fifty carnations. These carnations were taken to Boston, where, a'ter be- ing shown four days, forty-eight of the original fifty were still in good order! SAMUCIv MURRATf Florist Coates House Conservatory lOJr BRUADWAY, KANSAS CITY, MO Both 'Phnrea 2670 Mafn FRED C. WEBER FLORIST eUYE STREET ^1" LUUl5» I'lUt Established I873 Lamr DUtance Phone BcU LiadeU «7« Taking orders for delivery In New York City or Vicinity can have them filled In best manner and specially delivered by Thomas Young, Jr. •4J W. 28th Street, New York ALEX. MeCONNELL 57/ 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 entrusted by tlie trade to our selection for delivery on steam- ships or elsewhere recelre special attention. Telephone Calls, 340 and 341 38th St. Cable Address, ALEXCOHKELL YOUNG & NUGENT 42 West 28 St., NEW YORK "FLOWERS BY TELEGRAPH" JOHN BREITMEYER'S ^=SONS^= Cor. Miami and Gratiot Aves. DETROIT, MICH. Ariistic Designs . . . High Grade Cut Blooms We cover all Michigan points and good sections of Ohio, Indiana and Canada E ^^ I^ K S Flowers or Design Work DELIVERED IN ALBANY AND VICINITY ON TELEGRAPHIC ORDER. 11 NORTH PEARL ST.. ALBANY, N. Y. GUDE, BKOSCO f LORIbTS 121* r 9T.NW WAauN^TOHOC WASHINGTON, D. C. QUDE'5 Geo. H. Cooke FLORIST Connecticut Avenue and L Street WASHINQTON. D. C. Theodore Miller FLORIST Long DIslance Phones: Bell, Forest 56; Kinloch, Delmar 20) J 4832 Delmar Boul. ST. LOUIS, MO. 510 horticulture: November 10, 1906 MWMIMIWWtAfVtnAmWIMMmWMMIMfWWmmWIMWWV BOXWOOD I 5c. per pound PACKED IN 50 POUND CRATES LEO NIESSEN CO. Tofc^T 1217 Arch St., PHILA. store open from 7 A. M. to 8 P. M. CARNATIONS Fancy, - $3.00 and t-J.pO. Medium, - $2.00 and $2.50. IS.S.PENNOGKMEEHANCO. THE TOUirYhf PHILADELPHIA Dwarf Evergreens for Window Boxes, .20 to .50 each. Store Closes 8 p. m. Not Open Sundays. 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 ; ♦ 9 9 AMERICAN BEAUTY and all other Roses CHRYSANTHEMUMS LILY OF THE VALLEY CARNATIONS WELCH 226 Devonshire St BROS. b:ston,M!\ss. ^'«*«W« «««<««««<«'«««««<««'«««'« '«'«'«« iifis m nm. AV. E. McRISSICK 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. BOSTON FLORISTLEnER CO. Manufacturersof FLORISTS* LETTERS This wooden box nicely Rtalned and varnighed, 18x30x12, made In two p«>c- tloiiB, ttne for ^arh i>iiy:e It-ttpr, given away with firat order of 500 letters Block Letters, iH or 2 inch si/c per 100, $2. Script Letters, 3. Fastener with each letter or word. Used by leading florists everywhere and for sale by a\\ wholesale florists and supply dealers N. r. McCarthy, Manager 66 Pearl Street. BOSTON, MASS. Look through the Buyers' Directory and Ready Reference Guide. You will find some good offers there also. 1 / \ E CUT FLOWER BOXES EDWARDS FOLDING BOX CO MANUFACTURERS PHILADELPHIA. PA. 4 \ / ^ EVERYTHING SEASONABLE IN J " CUT FLOWERS* I EDWARD REIO. 1526 Ranslcad Steet, Wholesale W Florist m PHILADELPHIA V Star* Cloui S P. H. * CHAS. W. MRIWI 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 wrltlDK adrertlsers, meotloii HorUcultart WHOLESALE FLOWER MARKETS TRADE PRICES— Per 100— TO DEALERS ONLY \ CBICAGO I ST. LOUIS \ FAIL A. i BOSTOIT I November 5 | November 5 | Novt mber 5 I Noveniber 8 ROSES Am. Beauty. F an. & Sp 25.00 Extra 18.00 " No. 1 12.00 •* Lower grades 6.00 Bride&'Maid — Fan. & Sp. 5.00 " Ordinary 3.00 Golden Gate, Fancy 5.00 " tJrdioary 3.00 Liberty, Fancy ; 6.00 " Ordinary 1 3.00 Richmond, Fancy | 6.00 " Ordinary | 3.00 to K.aisenD,Carnot, Chatenay, Fancy- 6.00 to " " " Ordinary | 3.00 to CARNATIONS Fancy Ordinary to to to MISCEULANEOUS Chrysanthemums ... Catileyas - . . Lilies Violets Liiv ol the Valley Dahlias Tuberoses Mi^nonelic Adiaiitum Cuncatum " Croweanum Smilax Asp iragus Plumosus, strings.- ■ ■•. " " & Spreogeri bunchcii 4.00 2. 00 35-00 2U.OO I5.OL 10,00 8.00 8.00 4.00 10.00 4.00 10. uo 4.00 8.00 4.00 5.00 3.00 30.00 30.00 12. 00 1.50 50.00 35.00 12.50 8 00 4.00 5.00 a. 00 5.00 a.oo 4.00 2.00 4.00 3.00 6.00 3.00 2.50 1.50 25.00 1 5. CO 10.00 6 00 6.00 4.00 6.00 4.00 5.00 3 00 5.00 3-00 8.00 5.00 3.00 2.00 5.00 to 25 00 3.00 to 25.00 35.00 1. 00 12.50 50.00 75 35.00 8.00 5 00 6.00 3,00 6.00 3.00 6.00 3.00 6.00 3.00 0.00 3.00 3.50 3.00 8. CO 50.00 30.C0 20.00 15.00 8 00. 8 00 5.00 8.00 5.00 8.0. 4.00 8. Ob 4. CO 8.00 5.00 1.00 1.50 15.00 3500 50.0c 50.0c 20.00 S.co 5-00 3.00 4.00 1.00 3.00 1 .00 3.00 t.oo 3.00 1. 00 3 00 I. CO 1.50 •75 3.00 40.00 8.00 •25 3.00 25.00 15.00 6.00 4.00 6.00 4.00 6.00 4.00 8.00 3.00 6.o« 3.00 6.00 1.00 ■50 I 00 8.00 50.e 50.C J.a.BUDL©NG ph Street, CHICAGO. -CUT FLOWERS Boses and Camatioiu 37-39 Randolph Street, CHICAGO. WHOLESALE 6B0WER November 10, 1906 HORTICULTURE 511 rSOUTHERN WILD SMILAX We are booking orders now Tor future delivery for Fancy Holly and Beaven's Fadeless Sheet Moss. Write for Sample*. E. A. BEAVEN, Evergreen, Ala. CUT FLOWER MARKET REPORTS Chrysanthemums rule at BOSTON the present time, and their effect upon the mar- ket is felt all along the line. Violets are being received in large quantities, and the quality is good, the plants be- ing in a fine healthy condition while prices as a rule are only fair. Carna- tions are improving, although the stems are still quite short. Roses are running small in size, but American Beauties still hold good. Clear and cold weather BUFFALO prevailed the past week, and stock, especially in the carnation and chrysanthemum line, was not overflowing, although a good amount was handled. Good demand held the prices firm on Beauties and select teas, the quality being un- equalled at this time of year. Lily of the valley and violets were also in fine quality and sold well. Decorators used considerable southern smilax and asparagus, and in general a good, live- ly week was had amongst the trade. The dark, cool weather CHICAGO the early part of the week affected the supply in some lines but the general trend of business was good and stock was well cleaned up. The supply of carnations is increasing; the late varieties of chrysanthemums are coming in apace and the quality is good. Lily of the valley is scarce. Orchids and New York violets are plentiful and move ■well. Chrysanthemums rule COLUMBUS the market; even the best roses have been somewhat neglected the past few days for them. It is only for a ver>' short time each year, that these grand flowers are in the grand form they are now. All the varieties here are very late in finishing this year; in fact, so great has been the demand that even flowers with quite green centers are being sold. Trade in all branches is very brisk. Hallowe'en entertainments made things very lively last Wednes- day; there being many elaborate deco- rations executed by all our florists. Other Btock has changed little the past week. Business still con- INOIANAPOLIS 1 1 n u es ac t i ve. Large quantities of cut flowers are being used. The weath- er is very favorable to growing stock. Chrysanthemums are having the best of it in the stores, though there is a reasonable demand for i-oses. carna- tions and violets. Carnations are tak- en as fast as they come in, and this condition is likely to prevail till after the holidays. Violets are in good de- mand, but hard to get in quantities. Lilies are more plentiful, but are slow sale. Lily of valley continues to have a good demand, the quality being very good. Green goods have been in satisfactory supply and demand. Business conditions LOUISVILLE the previous week were greatly above the average. Stocks in all lines became short. Chrysanthemums have had a great run, everything being sold out. Carnations had a very great demand, with stock hard to get. The quality is very good. The demand for roses was heavy, supply light, and the qual- ity satisfactory. Violets, lily of the valley and other stock move w^ell. Demand continued PHILADELPHIA good in most lines the past week with prices nearly stationary. Roses and other flowers suffered con- siderably on account of the influx of chrysanthemums which are now at their height. Beauties are of excellent quality and moved fairly well. Liber- ties and Richmonds dragged a little as did the other staple varieties with the exception of whites. Carnations are now plentiful and prices have eased up considerably. Good supplies of cattleyas, denbrobiums, and oncidl- ums are coming in and find ready sale. Lily of the valley is of excellent quality at present and moving well. Violets are not over plentiful as yet either in doubles or singles. "Qeen of Autum" — WASHINGTON Is that reformed or degenerate spell- ing? Awaiting an answer when the New York returns have done their deadly work, I will state that regard- less of the spelling, the flowers are here all right, and a great many of them. The local growers usually make a good showing in chrysanthemums and considering an unfavorable sea- son for gi-owth, the stock in sight is creditable. All the retailers had good business during the past week, Satur- day being a banner day. In addition to the large stock of chrysanthemums liisposed of, other cut stocks were also in demand. There is considerable decorating for quiet social affairs, but official entertaining will not begin until December. INCORPORATED. Le Claire Nurseries Co., Rochester, N. Y. Incorporators, Jas. E., Fred and Chauncey A. Le Claire; capital, .$25,000. Specimen Tree Transplanting & Con- struction Co., to cultivate, remove and deal in trees, shrubbery, etc. Incor- porators: J. L. Lockwood, Jr., Man- hattan; H. B. Pettit, Brooklyn; E. S. Hopper, Paterson, N. J.; capital, ?10,- 000. Look through the Buyers' Directory and Ready Reference Guide. You will find some good offers there also. ANNOUNCEMENT We have opened a 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 Street and 9 Chapman Place, L. D. Telephone, nain 2618 BOSTON, MASS 512 HORTICULTURE November 10, ISOe FRANK MILLANC Wholesale Commission Florist ^ JOHN I. RAYNOR COOGAN BUILDING Wholesale Commission Florist 66-87 W. 26th street, NEW YORK Tel. 299 Madison Sq. Open 6 a. m. to 5 P. H. FORD BROTHERS 4« West 28m Street, NEW YORE SELLING AOfiNT FOR LARQEST GROWERS A lull line of Cbolce 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 < \ A Full Line of All CUT FLOWERS Telephone. 3870 or 3«71 Madison Sanara Walter F. Sheridan jyiioh snle Comtnlssion Dralt-r in CHOICE CUT FLOWERS 39 West 28th Strref, Nnv fork Telephone: 3532-3533 Hadlion Square Alexander J. GuHman The WHOLESALE FLORIST of NEW YORK Phone 1664-65 Madison f quare 43 W. 28th Street HICKS &CRAWBUCK, Inc. Wholesale Commission Florists and Jobbers in Florist's Supplies 76 AND 78 COURT STREET BROOKLYN, N. Y. HEADQUARTERS FOR NOVELTIES ORCHIDS A SPECIALTY THE HIOMKST OHADK OP VALLEY ALWAVa ON HAND GARDENIAS, DAISIES, ROSES AND CARNATIONS JAMES McMANUS, 7ss'*.48V42 W. 28th St., New York M . Wholesale Commission Florist CHOICE CUT FLOWERS 57 West 28th St. New York. Special Attention to Shipping Orders Telephones: aaoo, stoi, Madison Square Write for Current Prices J.K.ALLEN WHOLESALE COMMISSION FLORIST Open 6 a. m. Daily Ready to Talk Business with a Good 106 W. 28 St., NEW YORK TELEPHONE 167 MADISON SQ. Lily of the Valley and Bulb Grower NEW YORK QUOTATIONS PER 100-TO DEALERS ONLY Roftcs Am. Beauty , fan and sp '* extra. , No. 1 *' Lower grades Bride & 'Maid, fan and sp " Ordinary Golden Gale , fancy " ordinary Liberty, fancy '* ordinary Richmond, fancy " ordinary Kaiserin, Camol, Chatcnay, fancy. " " " ordinary Last Half of Week | endlr foV V. 3 1 15.00 to • 5 00 to. 00 to 12.00 6.00 to 10.00 1. 00 to 4.00 4.00 to 6.00 ■ 50 to a. 00 4.00 to 6.00 .50 to a.oo 5.00 to 8.00 ■50 to a.oo 5.00 to 8.00 •50 to 3.00 4.00 10 6,00 •5° to 2.00 Flret Half of Week beginning Nov. S 19b6 15.00 to 10.00 to 6.00 to I. 00 to 4.00 to .75 to 4.00 to ■75 to 5.00 to 75 to 5.00 to ■ 75 to 4.00 to -75 to 35.00 1$ 00 10.00 4.00 6.00 3.00 6,00 2,00 8.00 2.00 8.00 2.00 6.00 2.00 Carnations, Fancy Carnal Ions. Ordinary Chrysanthemums Cattle>as Miles Lily of the Valley Violets Tuberoses nienonette Adiantum Cuneatum *' Croweanum Smilax Asparagus Plumosus " " & Sprengeri, bunches Last Half of Week ending Nov. 3 1906 3.00 to I. DO to 5.00 to 35.00 to 10.00 to I. 00 to to • to 2.00 to .50 to I. 00 to 8.00 to 15.00 to 10.00 to 4.00 1.50 35.00 40.0C I a. 00 i.OO 6.0c ■ 75 1.50 10.00 35.00 15.00 First fialf of Wa«* beginning Nov 5 1»06 2. 00 I.OO 5.00 25.00 to.oo I.OO .50 I.OO .50 I.OO 8,00 20. CO 15.0c 4.00 a.oo 35.00 40.00 19. 00 4.00 1.00 3 CO ■75 1.50 10.00 35.00 25.00 ORCHIDS AT ALL SEASONS WM. STUART ALLEN CO. Commission Merchants in Cut Flowers 53 WEST 28TH STREET, NEW YORK Telepbone 356 AiadiHou Square Edward C. Horan Wholesale Florist 55 WEST 28th ST. w. /^ Mulno s,. New York TRAENDLY A SCHENCK WHOLESALE FLORISTS Furnish best stock at fair prices all the year round Send for quetations on fall orders Tel. 798.799 Madison Sq. 44 WCSt 2811) Stfeet, NCW YOrk Clt} Charles Millang A. L.YOUNG & CO, 50 West 29th St., New York ciiy Cut Flowers on Commission A Reliable Place to Conslg'n to or order from Telephone; 3860-3871 Hadlson Sqnare WHOLESALE FLORISTS 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 November 10, 1906 HORTICULTURE 513 "ew'omV fancy FER.NS $1-25 per lOOO GRE.E.N GALAX $1.25 per looo Discouiit OR Larger Orders Let us have your standing order for Fern. Will make price rinlit all through neasnn ^^^^1^^^^^"- Michigan Cut Flower Exdiange "irf" Send for Our Weekly Price List on Cut Flowers JOHN YOUNG WHOLESALE FLORIST Finest American Beauties and Carnations 5 1 West 28 St. - NEW YORK The Reliable Comniission House Richmond Roses and Rich Flowers of all varieties JOS. S. FENRICH now. 28th Street, New York Tel. 334.325 Madison Square EatabllBhed 1891 BUY FROM SHIP TO TRY New Crop Galax Leaves SEND ME YOUR ORDERS C. W. CALDWELL, M£nM£! CALAX, VIRGINIA (successor to BLAIR GROCERY CO.) The KERVAN CO. 20 WEST 27th ST., N V. WHOLESALE DEALERS Fresh cut Palmetto & Cycas Palm Leaves, (J alax, Leu- cothoe, Ferns and Mosses. All Decorating Evergreen ROBERT J. DYSART, Public Accountant and Jtuditor Simple methods of correct accounting especially adapted for florUts' U3e. Books Balanced and Adjusted Merchants Bank Building 28 STATE ST., - BOSTON Telephone, Main )S Best Flowers in the ME ALFRED H. LANGJAHR All Choice Cut Flowers In Season 55 West 28th St, New York Telephone 3924 Madison Square. J. 6. MurdocF&Co. Wholesale Florists FLORISTS' SUPPLIES 545 Liberty St., PITTSBURG. PA. Long Distance Phone 1435 Court. FOR GOOD PRICES AND CASH RETURNS send your flowers to Phil. F. Kessler 55 West 26th Street, New York. Telephone 2921 Madison Square. ^EED (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. Boston Market N. F. MCCARTHY & CO. 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 Commission Florist, also Dealer in Florists' Supplies and Wire Designs. 382-87 ELLICOTT ST. BUFFALO, N. Y. Give us a trial. We can please you. NEW CROP BRONZE AND GREEN GALAX $1.(10 per lOOO, Discounts on largT quantities. Write for prices on ca.se lots WE H.WE VERY FINE CUT BOX WOOD. DAGGER AND FANCY FERNS. Freih Northern. $1.00 per 1000. LYRATA, the best substitute for Smilax, $7.00 per case. Headquarters for all FLORISTS' SUPPUES. Wire Deigns. Cut Wire, Letters, ImmortelleB, Cycas Leaves, Wheat Sheaves, Ribbons, Cortueated Hoxes, etc LAUREL FESTOONING, «. and 6c. per yard. HENRY M. ROBINSON & CO. ^V^^'^^l^^^S^j^^^ WHOLESALE FLOWER MARKETS. PbR 100. "TO DEALERS ONLY. CINCINNATI November 6 ROSES Am. Beauty, Fan. and Sp, | 30.00 to *' Extra I 20.00 to " No. 1 ; 15.00 to " Lower grade j 8.00 to Bride and 'Maid - Fan. and Sp 5.00 to " Ordinary 2.00 to Golden Gate, Fancy 5.00 to " Ordinary .. 2.00 to Liberty. Fancy 5.00 to ** Ordinary 2.00 to Richmond, Fancy 5.00 to " O oinar^' .. 2. 00 to Kaiserin.Carnot.Chatenay, Fancy. 5.00 to * " " Ordinaiy 3 00 to CARNATIONS Fancy Ordinary .... • • . MISCELLANEOUS Chrysanthemums Cattleyas Lilies . Violets. Lily of the Valley. Tuberoses - Mignonette Adiantum Cuneatum. ** Croweanum Smilax ... - - ... Asparagus Plumosus, strings. '^ " ife Sprengeri, bunches 35.00 25.00 20 00 10.00 6.00 4.00 6.00 4.00 6.00 4.00 6.00 4.00 6 00 DETROIT October 16 BUFFALO November 5 3.00 1. 00 30.00 25.00 20,00 10.00 6.00 3.00 6,00 3.00 6.00 3.00 6,oj 3.00 6.00 4.00 2.50 1.50 12.00 50.00 ia.50 3.00 3.00 ■50 1.50 9.00 12 50 50,00 30,00 40.00 30.00 25.00 15 00 8.00 4,00 8.00 4 00 8 CO 4.00 8.00 I 4.00 8,00 6.00 3.00 3.00 4.00 4.00 1. 00 s.oo 3.00 15.00 20.00 15 00 to.oo 3.00 6.00 3.00 6 00 3.00 7 00 3.00 7.00 3.00 6.00 3.00 3.50 1.50 25.00 25.00 15.00 to 00 8.00 5.00 8.00 5.00 8.00 •^.oo 8.0^ 5.00 7.00 6.00 3- 50 a. 00 6.00 to 25.00 S.oo .60 3.00 1. 00 •SO 1. 00 12.50 40.00 95.00 15.00 1. 00 4.C0 1.50 1. 00 1.50 15.00 50 00 so.oo PITTSBURQ November 7 4.00 6.00 a. 50 to 1.50 to 25.00 20.00 15.00 6.00 8.00 6.00 8.00 6.00 8.00 6.00 8.00 6.00 8.00 4.00 3.50 2.00 18.00 ■ 75 2.00 to 95.00 to to 30.00 to i.as to 4.C0 to to -75 1.35 ia.5> 30.00 30.00 1. 00 1.50 15 00 40.00 50.00 Geo. A. vSutHerland Co. CUT FLOWERS Florists' Supplies and Letters 34 HAWLEY STREET - - BOSTON NOTICE OF REMOVAL Herewith we would like to to advise the trade in general and our friends in particular, that we have removed our place of business to ABOVfi ARCH STEET Thanking you fur vour past favors and hoping for the continuance of the .same in the future. especially as we will be able with more acoonimodations and with a larger stock to fill your orders more promptly than heretofore. We are. Very tnily yours, J. STERN & CO. »14 HORTICULTURE November 10, 1906 List of Advertisers Page Allen J. K s" AUcn Wm. Stuart C0.512 American Nursery.. -492 Aschmann Godfrey.- '49' Parenbrug, Burgers & Co 494 Barrows H.H. & Son. 490 Baudisch & Co. 49' Bay State Nurseries. .492 Beaven, E. A. 5'» Berckmans P.J. Co.- 492 Bobbink & Aikins ...507 Boodington A. T 494 Boston Flonst Letter Co 5»o Boston Plate and Win- dow Glass Co 518 Breck Joseph & Sons 494 Breitmcyer's J. Sons. 509 Bridgeman's Seed Warehouse 494 Brockton Dahlia Farm 49* Budlong J. A 5'o Burpee W. A. & Co. -494 Butler E. A. & Sons. .490 CaldwellC. W 5».i Carlton H. R. 490 Carrino& Baldwin-. .49« Chicago Carnation Co 49« ChildsJ. Lewis 507 Cochran Mushroom & Spawn Co 494 Connell Benj. 49« Cooke G. H. 509 Cottage Vjardens... .49^ Cowee A 49* Crawshaw James . • • .49° Dawson M. M. 49» Dilgcr Wm 5>3 Dreer H. A 5>8 Dysart R. J 5<3 Eastern Nurseries- ..49* Eaton H. N 49° Edgar W W.&C0...491 Edwards Folding Box Co. 5»o Elliott Wm. & Sons. -492 Eslcr J G 5^9 Ernest W.H 5»8 Eyres 5*9 Farquhar R, & J. & Co 494 FenrichJ.S 513 Fiske H.E. Seed Co.. 494 Foley Mfg. Co 519 Ford Bros 51a FromeniH. E 5i» Fruitland Nurseries. -49* GrevT. J. & Co 494 GudeBros. Co. .. ..509 Gurney Hcatei M(g. Co 519 Guttman Alex. J 5»« Hail Asso. -- 519 Hammond Paini& Slug Shot Wor>^s. 494 Hartmann Hjalmar & Co. 494 Held A 49' Herbert David & Son 49a Herr A. M 400 Hews A. H. fir Co....5«8 Hicks & Crawbuck .-512 Hilfinger Bros 518 Hippard E 518 Hiichings Sc Co 519 Horan E. C 512 Howard J . W 490 J ohnson Seed Co 508 Kastinc W. F 513 Kentucky Tobacco Product Co 518 Kervan Co.. The ....5x3 Page Kesslcr, P. F 513 Kilbourn R. 490 King Cons. Co.. 519 Kroeschell Bros 518 Lager & Hurrell 491 Laiigjahr, Alfred H...513 Leuthy A. & Co 49' Lord & Buraham Co- 520 LothropW. P 491 Manda J. .\. . .491 Manley Ctias. H 519 McCanhy N. F. 490-513 McCoimell Alex. . - 509 McKeUar Charles W-5ie McKissick.W. E. ...510 McManusJas, 512 Michcll H F.Co. -..508 Michigan Cut Flower Excharge 513 Millang Charles- 513 Millang Frank 512 Miller Theo. 509 Moninger J. C. - . ■ ..519 Morehcad Mfg Co. -519 Murdoch J. B.&Co..5i3 Murray Samuel.. ... .509 Nte*sen Leo. Co 506 Palisades Nurseries .506 Pcnnock-Meehan *-o. 510 Perkins St. Nurseries. 491 Peterson J. A. 490 Pierson F . R. Co 490 Pierson U Bar Co 520 Pittsburg Floral Ex.. 510 Pulverized Manure Co ..5*8 Pye E. H 49* Rawson W. W. & C0.494 Ray nor John I -519 Rccd& Keller 513 Reid Edw 510 Reinberg Peter 510 Rhode Island Nurser- ies 507 Rickards Bros. 494 Robinson H.M. & Co. 5"-5i3 Roehrs Julius Co 491 Rolker August & SonssiS Sander & Son 491 Scheepers John & C0.491 Schmitz F. W. 0...--5O7 Scotlay John A. 519 Sheridan W. F 5 Welch Bros 510 Wyman W 507 Wyman, Windsor H.*492 Yokohama Nurseries. 494 Voung A. L 513 Young Jolin 513 Young, Thos. Jr 509 YouQg & Nugent ....509 Is Your Name In The Above List? If Not, Why Not ? 9 Buyer's Directory and Ready Reference Guide READ IT Adrertlsements under this head, one ceDt a word. lultlals count as words. Regular udvertisera In this Issue are also listed under this classlSratlon without charge. Reference to List of Adrertlsers will Indicate the respectlre pages. ADIANTUMS. Henry A. Dreer, Philadelphia. Adiantum Hybridum, 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. Adiantum Farleyense, 2 1-2-in. strong stuff, for growing on, or for Fern dish, $15.00 per 100; $140.00 per 1.000. J. A. Peterson, Westwood, Cincinnati, O. AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENTS. Thos. J. Grey & Co., 32 S. Market St., Boston. For page see List of Adrertlaera. Joseph Breck & Sons, 51 and 52 N. Market St., Boston. For page sec List of Adrertlsera. ARAUCARIAS. Godfrey Aschmann. 1012 Ontario St., Philadelphia. For page see List of Advertisere. A. Leatby & Co., Rosllndale, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. ASPARAGUS. James Crawshaw, 403 Plalnfleld St., ProTl- dence, R. I. Asparagus Crawshawll. For page see List of Advertisers. Scharff Bros., Ven Wert, Ohio. Asparagus Plumosus and Sprengerl. Asparagus plumosus nanus and Sprengerl, 2 1-2-ln., $2.50 100. Carl Bagenburger, West Mentor, Ohio. Asparagus FInmosa. 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. AZALEAS. W. W. Edgar Co., Waverley, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. BAMBOO STAKES. Yokohama Nurseries. 31 Barclay St., N. For page see List of Advertisers. T. BEGONIAS. A. Butler & Son, Niagara Falls, N. Y. Begonia Gloire De Lorraine. For page see List of Advertisers. Begonias Gloire de Lorraine and Turnford Hall, propagated from leaf cuttings, $15.00 100; $140.00 1000: 4ln., $40 00 100. Cash. J. A. Peterson, Westwood, Cincinnati, O. 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 of 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. The F. R. Pierson Co.. Tarrytown-on-Hudson, N. Y. Japan Longlflorums. Candidum, Narcissi, French Bulbs. For page see List of Advertisers. KIckards Bros., 37 East 19th St., New York. Forcing Bulbs. For page see List of .Advertisers. BULBS AND TUBERS— Continued. H. E. Flske Co., 12 & 13 Faneull Hail Sq., Boston. Forcing Bnlbs. For page see List of Advertisers. Johnson Seed Co., 217 Market St., Phlia. High Grade Bulbs. Arthur T. Boddington, 342 W. Uth St., New York. Late Tulips, Dutch Hyacinths. CARNATIONS. B. H. Pye, Upper Nyack, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Guttman & Weber, New York. Carnation Victory. The H. Weber & Sons Co., Oakland, Carnation Mabelle. For page see List of Advertisers. Md. S. S. Skidelsky, 824 N. 24th St., Phlla. Rose Pink Enchantress. For page see List of Advertisers. Chicago Carnation Co~JoIlet, 111. For page see List of Advertisers. J. W. Howard, Somervlile, Mass. Carnation Debutante. For page see I..lst of Advertisers. CHRYSANTHEMUMS. Nathan Smith & Son, Adrian, Mich. Chrysantbennim Octobi-r Frost. For page see List of Advertisers. W. Wyman, Swampscott. Mass. Chi-j-santhomum Stock Plants. For page see List of Advertisers. CONIFERS. John Waterer & Sons, Ltd., American Nursery, Bagsbot, Eug. For page see List of Advertisers. CUT FLOWER BOXES. Folding cut flower boxes, the best made. Write tor list, lloiton & 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. CYCLAMEN SEEDS. R. * J. Farquhar & Co., 6 & 7 So. Market St., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. H. F. Mlchell 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. For page see List af Advertisers. DECORATIVE PLANTS. A. Leuthy & Co., Rosllndale, Mass For page see List of Advertisers. Julius Roebra. Rutherford. N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. Henry A. Dreer, 714 Chestnut St., Philadelphia. DRACAENAS. Henry A. Dreer. Philadelphia. Dracaena termlnalls from bench, flue $25.00 100. Carl Hagenburger, West Men. tor, Ohio. FERNS. A. Leuthy & Co.. Rosllndale, Mass For page see l.lBt of Advertisers. H. Barrows & Son. Whitman, Mass. Nephrolepis Whitmanl. For pngp see l-ist of AdverrlHPrs. H. N. Eaton. So. Sudbury, Mass. Boston Ferns. For page_sej; List of Advertisers. Wm. W. Edgar~Co., Waverley, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. J. A. Peterson. McHenry Av., Cincinnati, O. Boston Ferns. For page see List of Advertisers. Henry A. Dreer. Philadelphia. Wm. C. Smith, 61st & Market Sts.. Phils. For page see List of Advertisers. BenJ. ConneiT West Grove. Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. picus. Wm. C. Smith. 61st & Market Sts.. Phlla. For page see List of Advertisers. November 10, 1906 HORTICULTURE 515 FLORAL PHOTOGRAPHS. Floral Photographs. Foley's 226-228 1-2 Bowery, New York. FLORISTS' FERTILIZER. A sample 100-lb. bag of Blatchford'i Plant Grower and Laud Renovator Fer- tilizer only $2.75. It Is composed solely of pure rose growers' bone meal, nitrate of soda, Peruvian guano, sulphate of am- monia, sulphate of potash and gypsum. In the correct proportions. For benches and potting plants, roses, carnations. llUes, mums, etc., it has never been surpassed. Address The Barwell Agricultural Works, Waukegan, Ills. Established at Leicester, England in 1800. Pulverized Manure Co.. 31 Union Stock Yards, Chicago. Sbeep Manure, Wizard Brand. For pag« see List of Advertisers. FLORISTS' LETTERS. Boston Florist Letter Co., 84 Hawley St., Boston. Mass. For page see List of AdTertl«er«. Q. A. Sutherland Co., 34 Hawley St., Boston, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. FLORISTS' SUPPLIES. H. U. BoblDBon & Co.. 8-11 Province Bt., Boston, Mass. For page see List j)t Advertisera. Tb* Kervau Co., ::0 W. 27th St., N. Y Decorative Evergreens. For page see List of Advertisers. M. F. McCarthy & Co., 84 Hawley St., Boston, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. Eeed & Keller, 122 W. 25th St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. J. B. Murdoch & Co., 645 Liberty 8t. Pittsburg, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. i Stern & Cc , 1U28 Germantown ATe., 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. 1. Breltmeyer'g Sons, Miami & Gratiot Aves., Detroit, Mich. For page see List of Advertlaers. ruoa. Young, Jr., 41 W. 28th St., New "York. For page see List of Advertiser*. Eyres, 11 N. Pearl St., Albany, N. X. For page see List of Advertisers. George H. Cooke, Washington, D. C. For paee see List of Advertlaers. Gode BnoB^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. Yonng 4 Nugent, 42 W. 28th St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Theodore MlTler, 4832 belmar Bvd., St. Louis, Mo. For page see List of Advertisers. FLOWERING PLANTS. Bandisch & Co., Union Hill, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. FLOWER POTS. W. H. Ernest. 28th and M Sta., Washington. D. C. For page see Li.«t of Advertisers. A. H. Hevfs^^o.. Cambridge. Mass For page see List of Advertlaers ffllUnger Bros., Ft. EdwaTd^ N For page see' List of Advertisers. Y. GALAX. H. M. Robinson & Co., 8-11 Province St., Boston. por page see List of Advertlaers. Michigan Cut Flower Co.. Detroit. For page see List of Advertfaera. C. W. Caldwell. Mgr.. Galax, Va. Galax Leaves. For page see List of Advertisers. GERANIUMS. A M. Herr. Lancaster. Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. GLADIOLI. ; Arthur Cowee, Meadowvale Farm, Berlin, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. i 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 Advertlaers. JAPANESE PLANTS. Yokohama Nurseries, 31 Barclay St., N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. KENTIAS. Godfrey Aschmann, 1012 Ontario St., Philadelphia. For page see List of Advertisers. Wm. W. Edgar Co., Waverly, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. GREENHOUSE BUILDING MATE- RIAL. Lord Si Buruham Co., 1133 Broadway, New York. For page see List of Advertiiera. Plersou 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. King CouBtructlon Co., N. Tonawanda, N. Y. For page see List of^dvertisers. J. cTMonlnger CoTTilT East Blackhawk St., Cblcago. III. For page see List of Advertisers. Weathered Co., Box 789, New York. For page gee List of Advertisers. Foley Mfg. Co., 471 W. 22nd St., Chicago. For page see List of Advertisera. Chas. H. Mauley, Premier Mfg. Works, St. Johns, .Mich. For page aee List of Advertisers. HARDY FERNS AND SUPPLIES. 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. Dllger, Mgr. Fancy Ferns. For page see List of Advertisera. E. A. Beaven, Evergreen, Ala. Fadeless Sheet Moss: Lyrata. For page see List of Advertisers. HARDY PERENNIALS. M. H. Walsh, Woods Hole, Mass. For page see List of Advertisera. Bay State Nurseries, 600 Adams St., N. Ablngton, Mass. Hardy Herbaceous Perennials. For page see List of Advertisers. Eastern Nurseries,, Jamaica Plain, Mass. Herbaceous Plants. For page see List of Advertisers. HEATING APPARATUS. Lord & Buruham Co.. 1133 Broadway, New York. For page gee List of Advertisera. Plersou U-Bar Co., 1 Madison Square, New York. For page see List of Advertisers. HItcblngs & Co., 1170 Broadway, New York. For page gee List of Advertlgerg. John A.~Seollay, 73 & 75 Myrtle Ave., Brooklyn, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Gurnev Heater Mfg. Co., 188-200 Franklin "St., Cor. Pearl, Boston. Mass. For page see List of Advertisera. ^roeschell Bros., 36 Erie St., Chicago. For page see List of Advertisers. HIBISCUS SYRIACUS MEEHANII. P. J. Berckmans Co., Inc., Frultland Nurseries, Augusta, Ga. For page see List of .\nvertlser8. HORICUM. Hammond's P. & S. S. Works, Fishklll-on- Hudson. N. Y. For page see List of Advertisera. HOT-BED SASH. The A. T. Stearns Lumber Co., Neponset. Maas. For page see List of Advertlaers. HItcblngs A Co.. 1170 Broadway. N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Lord & Bnrnham Co.. 1133 Broadway. N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. A. Leuthy & Co., Rosliudaie, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. LEADING RETAIL FLORISTS. Alex. McConnell, New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Thomas Youog, Jr., New York. For page see List of Advertlaera. bred C. Weber, 4326 Uilve St., St. LouU, U: For page see List of Advertisers J. Breltmeyer'ri bona, Detroit, Mlcb. For page see List of Advertlaera. George H. Cooke, Washington. D.C. For page see List of Advertlaera. 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 Advertlaen. Eyres, 11 N. Pearl St., Albany, N. T. 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 flllcd. Long distance telephone connections. Theodore Siiiler, 4832 Delmar Bvd., St. Louis, Mo. For page see List of Advertisera. LILIES. Arthur T. Boddlngton, 342 W. 14th St., New York. Tulips, Multlflorums. LILIUM HARRtSII. F. R. Plersou Co., Tarrytown-on-Hudaon. N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. LILY OF THE VALLEY. John Scheepers & Co., 2-6 Old Slip, N. T. Excellenta. For page see List of Advertisers. MATS. Wm. Elliott & Sons, 201 Kuitou St., New York. Straw and Burlap Mats. For page see List of Advertisers. MOREHEAD RETURN TRAP. Moorehead Mfg. Co., Detroit, Mich. For page see List of Advertisers. MUSHROOM SPAWN. Cochran Mushroom & Spawn Co., 911 Chemical BIdg., St. Louis, Mo. For page see List of Advertisers. NARCISSUS. Stumpp & Walter Co., 50 Barclay St., N.Y. NICO-FUME. Ky. Tobacco Product Co.. Lonlsvtlle, Ky. For page see List of Advertisers. NICOTEEN APHIS PUNK. Nicotine Mfg. Co., St. Louis, Mo. NURSERY STOCK. John Waterer & Sons, Ld., American Nursery, Bagshot, England. For page see List of Advertisers. Bay State Nurseries. N. Ablngton, Mass. For page see List of Advertiser. CotSge^Gardens Co., Queens, N. Y. Specimen Nursery Stock. For page see List of Advertisers. ORCHIDS. S. S. Pennock-Meehan Co., 1806-1818 Ludlow St., Phlla. ORCHID PLANTS. Lager &. Hnrrell, Summit, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. ■516 HORTICULTURE. November 10, 1906 ORCHID PLANTS— Continued. Sander, St. Albans, England. Importers, Exporters, Growers, Hybridists. bor page see List of Advertisers. Julius Uoehrs Co., Rutherford, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers.' Carrlllo & Baldwin, Secaucus, N. J. i?'or page see List of Advertisers. A Held, 11-19 William St., New York. Orehlds for Bprlug Delivery. For page see List of Advertisers. J. A. Mauda, 191 Valley Road, W. Orange, N. J. Orchids for Beginners. For page see List of Advertisers. PALMS. A. Leuthy & Co., RosUndale, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. Henry A. Dreer, Philadelphia. PANDANUS. J. A. Peterson, McHenry Av., Cincinnati, O. Pandanus Veltchll. I'or page see List of Advertisers. PANSIES. F. A. Bailer, Bloomtngton, III. PATENTS. Slggers & Slggers, Washington, D. C. For page see List of Advertisers. PEONIES. Edward Swnyne, West Chester, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. Johnson Seed Co., 217 Market St. Phlla. PHOENIX ROEBELINI. John Lewis Ohilds. Floral Park. N. T. For page see List of Advertisers. POT HANGERS. Pot hangers, Kramer's $1 doz. by eip., ^1.2.5 by mall. I. N. Kramer & Sou, Cedar Rapids, la. primulas! Baudlsch & Co., Union Hill, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. Primula Obc. Grandlflora. 2-ln. pots 43.00 per 100. Edward Allen, Plalnfleld, Conn. PRIVET. Valley Farms Nursery Co., Brookfleld Centre, Mass. 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. E. H. Pye, Upper Nyack7~N. Y. For page Gee List of Advertisers. BenJ. Connell, West Grove, Pa. Crimson Ramblers. For page see List of Advertisers. H. Frank Darrow, 26 Barclay St., New York. Holland Roses: Manottl Stock. American Beauties, 2-ln., $55^00; 3-ln., $8.00 KXIO. Cash. J. Henry Bartram, Landsdowne, Pa. Roses. Baby Rambler, the strongest dor- mant stock In the country, $2.5.00 per 100; 2 1-2 In. pot plants, $7.00 per 100, $65.00 per 1000. Brown Bros. Co., 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 Thorhurn & C7i7. 33 Barclay St.. New York. Pandanus Utllls Seeds. For page see List of Advertisers. T. Boddlngton, 342 W. 14th^St., N. For page see List of .Advertisers. SEEDS — Continued. H. F. Mlchell Co., 1017 Market St. Philadelphia, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. R. & J. Farquhar & Co., Boston, Mass. Grass Seed Mixtures. Fo^page see List of Advertisers. James Vick's Sons,^ Rochester, N. Y~ For page see List of Advertisers. W. W. Kawson & Co., 5 Union St., Boston. True Irish Shamrock Seed. For page see List of Advertisers. Iljalmar Hartmann & Co., 12 Stormgade, Copenhagen, Denmark. Cauliliower and Cabbage Seed. For page see List of Advertisers. G. C. Watson, Dobson Bldg., Phlla. Grass Seeds. For page see List of Advertisers. H. E. Flske Seed Co.. 12 and 13 Faneull Hall Sq., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. Rlckards Bros., 37 East 19th St. New York. Giant Cyclamen Seeds. For page see List of Advertisers. Johnson Seed Co., 217 Market Street', Philadelphia. Conrad Appel, Darmstadt, Germany, Es- tab. 1789. High Grade Grass, Clover, and Tree Seeds. SHEEP MANURE. Pulverized Manure Co., 81 Union Stock Yards, Chicago. Wizard Brand. For page see List of Advertisers. Wm. Elliot & Sons, 201 Fulton St., New New York. For page see List of Advertisers. SHEET MOSS. E. A. Beaven. Evergreen, Ala. For page see List of Advertisers. WILD SMILAX. E. A. Beaven, Evergreen, Ala. Southern Smllax. For page see List of Advertisers. SMILAX PLANTS. R. Kllbourn, Clinton, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. SPHAGNUM MOSS. Live Sphagnum moss, orchid peat and orchid baskets always on baud. Lager & Hurrell, Summit, N. J. 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. TREE TUBS. " Wm. Elliott & Sons, 201 Fulton St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. VENTILATING APPARATUS. Lord & Bumham Co. 1133 Broadway, New York. I'^or 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. 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 eee 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. R. Carlton. Wlllnughby, O. Violet, Gov. Herrlck. For page see List of Advertisers. •T. C. Schmidt Co.. Bristol, P^ Charles H. Green. Spencer, Mass. Princess of Wales. J. S. Smiley, West Roxbury. Mass.^ WIREWORK. Reed & Keller, 122 W. 25th St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. VVlrework. Write for our catalogae. Holton & Hunkel Co., Milwaukee, Wis. 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. 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. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Chicago^ J. A. Budlong, 37 Randolph St., Chicago. For page see List of Advertisers. Chas. W. McKellar, 51 Wabash Av., Chicago. l^r ptge see List of Advertisers. Peter Relnberg, 51 Wabash Av., Chleagol For page see List of Advertisers. Detroit. Michigan Cut Flower Exchange, 38 & 40 Miami Av. Wm. DUger, uigr. For page see List of Advertisers. New York. J. K. Allen, 106 W. 28th St., New York. For page see List of_AilvertiserH. Wm. Stuart Allen Co., 53 W. listh St.. New York. For page see List of Advertisers. J. S. Fenrlch, 110 W. 28th St., New York. For page see^Js^ of^Advertlsers. Ford BrosT^S West 28th St.71i{ The accompanying pictures show a new carnation house, 30x140, recently completed for J. R. Hellenthal of Co- lumlms, Ohio. Enchantress, Flamingo, Interior Estelle, Queen, Lady Bountiful, White and Pink Lawson are the varieties of carnations mainly selected for planting in this house. GROWERS' ASSOCIATION? We wish that every grower of and dealer in cannas would consider the above question carefully and then ex- press, either through the trade papers or to us personally by letter, their own candid opinion upon it. If such an association could be formed, and include in its. membership, the thousands of small florists all over the country, who handle from a few dozen to a few hundred cannas each year, and awake an interest in each to take hold and push literature re- garding the beauties of the canna, as a plant for growing in small home gardens, as well as for planting in parks and public gardens, into the hands of the genei-al public and keep up the campaign of education, by do- nations to city parks, of some of the best and most showy varieties— not necessarily of anyone's high-priced novelties, but something new in the community, that would attract much attention, there could, by united ac- tion, be such an interest worked up for cannas that the demand would be doubled in less than three years. Let the association have a fee of one dollar per year, and reach out for members, not only florists and dealers, but among amateur growers and gardeners everywhere. There ari' hundreds, yes thousands, of grow- ers who could be induced to become iiicinbers of such a society that would not think of joining the S. A. F. with its much larger membership fee. .Many ot them, however, after being brought in closer contact with other growers in such an association would, no doubt, in a few years become deep- er interested in floriculture generally, and would then likely become mem- bers of the S. A. F. There is a great chance to do educational work along floricultural lines and no one should try to discourage any movement along such lines, even though they be in the nature ot kindergarten work. Let us reach out and take hold of the work, and educate the general public up to a better understanding of the beauties of floriculture. In regard to registration, we have never considered that there was any implied recommendation, or acknowl- edged merits, attributed to such vari- eties as are offered for registration by the S. A. F., only the notice that a certain name has been given to a certain variety and the brief descrip- tion given of it, being simply a help to identify it in future if it should' come into general cultivation. We believe that the present system of registration is the only one that can be can-ied out without friction by any society. It is certain that no committee can pass on the merits of flowers as fragile as those of the can- na in a satisfactory manner without seeing several plants of each variety growing and watching their growth for several weeks, and this would mean a vast amount of work for a committee, provided that there were- several hundred new applicants for their favorable mention. Then if the committee should live in widely sep- arated parts of the country and each have to be supplied with samples for growing it would mean quite an ex- pense to the originator. The question- of certificating varieties for merits should be another question altogether. L. H. READ. Fruitdale. Ala. WANTS, FOR SALE, ETC. Advertisements in this column one cent a word. Initials count as words. Casli with order. POSITIONS WANTED for head garden- ers .ind assistants; for further Information apply 10 W. W. Rawson & Co., 5 Union St.. Boston. Mass. ._ "situation WANTED — Private place preferred as head gardener. Married; two • hlldren; good reference. A. N., care R. & J. Farqnhar Co.. Boston. SITUATION WANTED by thoroughl.r .xperieneed rose grower. Single, sober and irllal.Ie. H. E.. care HORTICULTURE. 11 llainilton Place. Boston. SITUATION WANTED by gardener of adequate experience, to talse management of estate, with or without greenhouses. Address H. .7., care HORTICULTURE, il Hamilton place, Boston, WANTED — A good, all around man for florist's store, with good reference; wages $18.00 per week. Apply to Geo. H. Cooke, Conn. Ave. and L Street. Washington, D. C. 518 HORTICULTURE, November 1», 1906 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 "NICO-FUME" Furnishes the Most Nicotine for the Money! .. . Hanufactured bj ... THE KENTUCKY TOBACCO PRODUCT CO., Loulsviile, Ky, LIQUID OVR 40/0 NICOTINE By far the CHEAPEST. JUST NOTE PRICESI Pint $ J.50 ■i Gallon 5.50 Gallon 10.50 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 Standard Ventilating Machine still leadi as the most durable, easiest working and the all-around satisfactory machine. The l>uplez Gutter is gaining all the time, over la.ooo feet sold thus far this season. Catalogues free. E. HIPPARD, YoangstowD, Ohio IMPROVED Greenhouse Boiler, 35 Erie St., CHICAGO. PULVERIZED lSHEEP f^ANUREj STARVED ROSE BUSHES NEVER BLOOM and the succe^isiul flonst wants more than the or linary bloom aad stunted stem— he wants all there is in the soil— the bush— the stem — the bloom. Don't starve the roo's. Put a«ray 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 i^. Send other busincsi. 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 & SIG6ERS Box 9. National Union Building Washington, D C. 4HHEWS ^^^ ym Hollers made of Steel Boiler Plate; shell, firebox sheets and beads of steel; water space all around front, sides and back. Write for Information. STANDARD FLOWER POTS Packed in small crates, easy to handle. CYPRESS Price p«r crate 1500 3 in. pots in crate $4. 88 1500JK " " 5.25 1500 aj^ " *' e.oo 10003 " " 5.00 800 3H " " S-8o 5004 " " 4.50 3305 " " 4.51 1446 " " -.i6 Pnce per crate I70 7 ID. pots in crate$4.3o 608 " " 3.00 HAND MADE 48 9 ID. pots in crate $3.60 48 10 " " 4.80 34 1" " " 3.60 24 n " " 4.80 I' "4 " " 480 6 "6 " " 4.50 Seed pans, same price as pots. Send for price list ol Cylinders for Cut flowers. Hanging Baskets, Lawn Vases etc. Ten percent, off for. ash with order. Address Hllflng:er Brns.,Pottery,Fort Edward.N.Y. August Rolker II Sons, Agts., 31 Barclay St., N. 1. City. Standard OOT ^ Flower,. LKJ I *^ If your greenhouses are within 500 miles ol the Capit' 1, write us, we can save you money W. H. ERNEST. ?S!h and M Streets, WASHINGTON, D. C. BOSTON PLATE & WINDOW GLASS CO. GREENHOUSE GLASS German and American m to 287 i St., BOSTON 20-22 Canal St, SASH BARS 32 fe«t or longer HOT BED SASH PECKY CYPRESS BENCH LUMBER GREENHOUSES ERECTED AND EQUIPPED COMPLETE IF DESIRED Write for Circular "D" and Prices The A. T. STEARXS LUMBER CO. NEPON8ET, BOSTON, MASS. Look through the Buyers' Directory and Ready Reference Guide. You will find some good offers there also. I .^mmAm.m.m..^m Holds Class Firmly See tho Point 4^ PEERLESS Olftzlnc i'olnta &re the bolt. Sf> rlghr* or :;ft». Boi o* 1.000 poInU Tb cU. pottpsld. DENKT A.DREEB. 114 ChMtaat St.. Pfetlk, Pa. November 10, 1906 HORTICULTURi: 519 f\lL HLf\KT 5UN DRILO CTPRtSS MATERIAL \STHE BE.ST \NL HWL4-0TS OF IT semd for 5ke.tchel5 e.stimate-s amd tkll -'C/^talogue:- YthTILfiTlfiSi /^PPARffrUS FOLLY MCaXo. All w o.d Ni:i kr. es and bring better results. Write us. We can help you grow better tlowers. MOREHEAD MFC. CO. 1046 Grand ftiver Ave DETROIT. MICH. I 1 AND The Two Q's of this greenhouse price competition seems to be QUANTITY and ( jUALI FY. Quantity is the dust that the " just as good " man throws in your eyes. Quahty is what we base our " buy of us" reasons on. Our price is right for the right quality — and we want to do business only with the man who wants a greenhouse of endurance — one that's not an everlasting bill of repair expense. HITCHINGS AND CO. GREENHOUSE DESIGNERS AND BUILDERS. MaDufacturcrs of Healing and Venlllatlnif Apparatus. 1170 Broadway, NEW YORK. AND< The Practical Side Of a Greenhouse is the one that should interest you. It's the one that we study most anyway. Premiers are the most practical houses made because they are durable, portable and convenient. Besides that they only cost one third the usual amount. Send for catalog No. G-48. THE CHAS. H. MANLEY CO., Inc., ST. JOHNS. MICH. f ©©BIIISY^ rai^MffiiE i ■' FOR HEATING ANY DESCRIPTIOK OF BUILDING BY STEAM OR HOT WATER ©MEMISV KISilTrgls! lMlAKIl!!II?A@'inSEIIKI©'S@o NEW YORK OFFICE 111 FIFTH AVE . .' r.4 FRANKLIN ST. BOSTON,^' nnSTON OFFICE REMOVED TO 18.S-2nO FRANKLIN ST.. CnR. PFARL. Look through the Buyers" Directory and Ready Reference Guide. You will find some good offers there also. GREENHOUSE CONSTRrCTION LUMBER John C. rioninger Co. 117 E. Blackhawk St., CHrCAGO WEATHERED COMPANY BOX 789, NEW YORK GREENHOUSE BUILDIN6 AND HEATING Send for Catalogue SEND FOR CATALOGUE OF SCOLLAY HOT WATER ana STEAM BOILERS JOHN A. SCOLLAY 73 and 75 Mjrtle Arenne BOROUGH OF BROOKLIfN, N. 1. OITT N. nnUWAMM. N.Y. 520 HORTICULTURE. November 10, 1906 ar to be s, W. J- ,n hand. Last week some one sent us a leading florist paper with this Washington item marked We thought it rather inter esting — rather conclusive. We wanted you to see it. jt Washing- ... -ea- i"" ;, commission houS*^'' limit that tne ^ jets in. t '^ before severe wea he ^^.^^^^ ^, ut etty ha'f'*.^° as good." ,.,..J ;methmg )ust as Ij-^^ytown-on-^ JT •ill be a nioreJ^^^f^T^i-- ■1- it "■' '■ The Every Way Practical thing is what you want and what we want you to want — the house with all there is in up-to- dateness and a certainty that it's a /as/er — not only freer from repairs, but easier to repair. That's our iron frame green- house. %W>IVW>^<»W»» Lord & Burnham Co. GREENHOUSE DESIGNERS AND MANUFACTURERS 1133 Broadway, cor. 26th Street, New York Boston Branch : - 8l9 Tremont Building DMITTED that the essential point in a greenhouse is its growing powers, yet why must you have a plain work-a-day looking affair when the U-Bar construction gives not only increased growing pow- ers, but with the curved eave and wide spacing of glass admits of your green decidedly at ture of your to all this the greatest dura have a house equalled. Send house being a tractive fea- grounds. Add matter of bility and you that cannot be for Catalog. Pierson U-Bar Company, Designers and Builders U=Bar Greenhouses, Metropolitan Building, Fourth Avenue and 23rd Street, New York. Alfred J. I^ovelkss I'resdent-elect Clirysanthemum Society of America Oi /Escape Garden £. m. IM ?53 fA // /fammnT/ace, QqjTo//, Mass. dubscr/ph'on, ^l.00\ 522 HORTICULTURE, November 17, 1906 Pki; 1011 I'Kli UKIO 1 Aristocrat, bright cerise, $12.00 $100.00 1 Wliite Perfection, all white, 6.00 50.00 Red Riding Hood (No. 49), 12.00 100.00 Rose Pink Enchantress, 7.00 60.00 These arc some of our winners at send us the Chicago Flower Show where we won /5 fii'st prices in 1 5 entries. Send for complete price list and do not forget to your order for rooted cuttings. Janua ry delivery on most all varieties. CHICAGO CARNATION CO. A. T. PvFER, Mgr. JOLIET, ILL. 1 r IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIMIMIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIMIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIllllllliiili^H A NEW WONDER FOR 1907 \ THE VARIEGATED SEEDLING "IMPERIAL ^M 5 'T^HE "IMPERIAL"' carnation has bcco shown extensively, and has taken prizes at Philadelphia last 5 Fall, besifies ten Certificates of Merit and Diploin.«s from various places. 2 The color is a varic.;ation of delicate pink, similar to the shade in Enchnntrcss, and a deeper S pink of a pleasmg shade. A j-plend-d keeper and a fine shipper. Flowers are frmi 3 in, to 4 in. in 3 damctrr. nicely formed, very fragrant, and with an e.vceptionally s rong calyx, less than a half-d 7cn S sp itting last season. Stems run as much as four feet in lengih, with 30 in. stem as early as November. 2 A very ea'Iy, tree and continuous bloomer from October to July. A vigorous grower, but with no e.\tra SS Krafts, every shoot making a flower. I The "GREATEST WONDER" of 1907 = .... THE NEW PINK SEEDLING .... I "PINK IIYIPERiAL" CARNATION I ^ This carnation cannot h^lp being a winner: the color is a most nleasine sh-»de ti pink, one that has long — M> becQ wanted in the cut tlowcr market. Tt is a sport of "IMPFRI\L" -md ha<; all its good (pialities. — I MY OWN ORIGINATION I "i I'rirrs : Srlfi'tetl riitt i nt/s , itrlirtrif roni tnt-tiri lit/ in l>i-friiihfr,~ tltOli : S = $2 50 per dozen, S I 2.00 per ICO, SIOO.OO per I OOO = E 50 at I 00 rates, 250 at l OOO rates = S 5% discount for cash with order. PUCE YOUR ORDER AT ONCE = Li JOHN E. HAINES, bethlehem, pa. | When writing please meutlon Horticulture. I ^iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiinnniimiiHiiiiHmmitiHiiifiiiiiininiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii— J ABELLE NEW PINK CARNATION FOR 1907 COLOR — A peculiar shade of lovely pink, with a faint yellowish cast; several shades lighter than the Law,on Unlike most Pinks, the brighle-t sun dies n .t injure the color SIZE— i t'> 4 inches in diamcicrwhcn established ODOR — Pleasing, but not strong. STB VIS— Invariably strong, but k »ay~ graceful, ranging from la to lo inches during the se .son. MA8IT, etc. — k verv quick, a live groner, making specimen plants in a short time, even from Uie ciitiings. <>n account of its' rapid growth, r. quires support! .gverysoon after benching. Gets away rapflv. lilooms early and gives lone stems ni;ht from the start. PRODUCTIVE'* ESS — Prodigious is t'le best word we know of in use here. It is ih.- mMsi inressaoi bloomer early and late, we have evr mwn. .SI. ck l.lmi'rd Dell very Jtinu iry 5th to lOth and later. Price evf-r rnwn. 51. ck l.iaiitrd Dell very Janu iry 5tl $12.00 per 100, $100.00 per lOOO The H. WEBER & SONS CO., Oakland. Md TO BUYERS Patronize our advertisers, they will treat you right Chrysanthemum OCTOBER FROST The LARGEST and BEST Early WHITE Stock Scarce Buy Now Are now Booking Orders for Strong Rooted Cuttings, Early Delivery. Until January ist, 1907, $6.00 per 100 Otiier varieties quoted on application. NATHAN SMITH & SON, ADRIAN. MICH. CHRYSANTHEMUMS C. iousetand Nonin, the moneymakers as we ha\ c found them. $i.oo per doz.: $7.00 per loo". $60.00 per tooo. Pacific, Estell, Willowbronk, Halliday, Kalb an L. Harriet, 5oc per doz.; $4.00 per 100; Cash with oriUr. EGGEUNG FLORAL COMPANY 1653 S. Grand Ave., St. Louis, Mo. 100 1000 RICHMOND ROSE 2'4 in. $ii.oo $100.00 KAISERIN " " 4.00 35.00 VARIEGATED LAWSONR.C. 600 50.00 ENCHANTRESS 3 00 25.00 QUEEN ard LAWSON 2.00 18.00 E. H. PYE, FLORIST UPPER NYACK. N. V. DD.'NT He Afraid To Invest In ! ROSE PINK ENCHANTRESS It IS bi)th free and "i incy" — a sure miiney-iiiaker. Price $7.00 per 100; S60 per 1000 I'elivcry January and later. Write for Descriptive (Circular. S. S. SKIDELSKY 824 No. 24th Street, Philadelphia PEONIES $6 00 to $10.00 per 100 EDWARD SWAYNE WEST CHESTER PA. i GOVERNOR HER RICK Origiuaicd and introduced by H. R. CARLTON, Wlllouehby, O. We have the following stock -n the finest condition to plant and now is the time to plant: 2 Ji inch at $2.00 per doz., $10 per 100 and $75 per 1000 4 " " 2,50 " " Z3 " ioo " 75 " 1000 ^it will pay you. Try it. Order at onre^ raniums Rooted Cuttings in any quantity after Nov. 15, at moderate prices Send for price list. ALBERT M. HERR, Lancaster, Pa. Mention Horticulture when you write DAHLIAS. rieties in any quantity: or early spring. Now is the tima to place vour order for bulbs which will insure you getting named va- dclivcry to be made this fall DAVID HERBERT & SON, Successors to L. K. Peacock, Inc. A.TCO. I«.J. Brockton Dahlia Farm Has the largest and finest collection of Dahlias in United States, with prices that will suit the trade. Se-tit/ for prire list. W. p. LOTHROP, Prop., East Bridgewater, Mass. November 17, 1906 HORTICULTURE 523 « « « C « I « « « c c c « « « « « c « SEASONABLE BULB STOCK We call attention to a few leading varie- ties of which we have good stocks. Fine Forcing Stock or for Bedding, which we can supply as long as unsold as follows: NARCISSUS pe. 1000 Golden Spur (tbf fMVorltr single yellow) $18.00 Gnuiilec (Maxlmus) 10.00 Horstjeldl 16.00 Princeps (I.Trge Irish single trum- pet daCfodil) 7.00 Single Vou Sion. very early — much earlier than Trumpet Major 11.00 Trumpet Major, French-grown, forces extra early 12.00 Double Von Sion, extra sized bulbs 12.00 Double Von Sion, mammoth double-nosed or top-root 20.00 Incomparable fl. pi. 9.00 Incomparable Stella 5.50 Poetlcus (Pheasant's Eye) 4. SO Poeticus Ornatus 7.00 Orange Phoenix 11.00 Giant Campernell Jonquil Ragu- losus 6.00 Double Jonquil 8.00 Blcolor Victoria, of great merit $3.00 per 100, 25.00 Karri Conspicuus 8.00 Silver Phoenix 20.00 Mrs. Langtry 10.00 Oricntalis (Chinese Sacred Lily), bundle of 4 baskets (120 bulbs) for $4.80. HYACINTHS MIIVIATliKE. OK niTCH ROMANS, fine for pans or for cutting, can also be used very satisfactorily for bedding; very cheap and very profitable. Per 100. Grand Maitre, Gigantea, Gertrude. King of the Blues, and La $1.75 Per 100. Baroness van Tuyll and Mme. Van der Hoop 2.25 Czar Peter 2.50 KINK NAMED, such as Albertine, Ger- trude, Grand Blanche, Robt. Stelger, Muie. Van der Hoop, L'lnnocence, Baron van Tuyll (pink) Marie, lilocks- liorg. Bouquet Tendre, Flevo, Garrlck, Itouijuct Royal, La Vlrglnlte, Prince of uraii(;e, etc., our selection of varieliis .■S4.U0 per 100, $30.00 per 1IX)0. Where special varieties are wanted, w rite for price. WHITE ROMANS, selected bulbs, 13-15 om, $3.00 per 1(X), $25.00 per 1000. LILIUM LONCIFLORUM 1140 in. bulljs, rase Multitlorum. 7-9 in. of 300 tor Multitlorum, 9-10 in. $15.00 13.00 8-10 17.00 22.50 Bermuda Japan-^rt.»wn, i)f U()0 for .Inpan-^rowil, bulbs, case Japan-grown. bulbs, case of 200 for Japan-grown Giganteum, bulbs, case of 225 for Freesla refracta alba, finest bulbs, $7.50 per 1000. Lily of the Valley. Just arrived. Our finest Perfection grade for earliest forcing, immediate deliverv. case of 2,tWU pips tor $28.00. Gladiolus C'olvilli alba "The Bride," .$7.50 per 1000. Gladiolus Colvilll rubra, .$6.50 per 1000. ASTILBE, OR SPIREA. Ready for de- livery. Gladstone. $8.00 per 100; As- tllboides floribunda and Japoniea, .$5.()0 per 100; Compacta multiflora, .$6.00 per 100. OIEI.VTRA SPECTABILIS, strong clumps, $8.00 per 100. CROCls, large sized bulbs In finest named varieties — David Rizzio, La Maiestueuse. Mont Blanc. Prince Al- bert, Sir Walter Scott, etc., $5.00 per 10«XI; Separate Colors — blue, white, yellow and striped, $3.00 per 1000. Per 1000. .\llium Neapolitanum $5.00 .\nemoncs. Single 4.00 I'hionodoxa Luciliae 6.50 Grape Hyacinths, blue 3.50 Grape Hyacinths, white 6.50 Spanish Iris, mixed 2.50 Double Itauunculus, French 3.50 Double Itauunculus, Persian 4.00 lir.iibic Itauunculus, Turban 5.00 S<'illa Campanulata cerulea 3.50 Suoudrops, Single and Giant 6.00 Sparaxls 3.50 Ixias. mixed 2.50 Oxalis. Bermuda Buttcr'-up 6.00 9 9 9 9 TULIPS Pey rouse For other varieties, see our wliolesale list, which will be sent on application. Cottage Maid Keizei-skroon (Grand Due) La Reine Prince of Austria Bizards, mixed Darwins. mixed Golden Crown Parrots, named Count of Leicester Duke of York Gloria Soils Lady (Jrandison Murillo Peony Red Rose Blanche $9.00 17.00 8.50 24.00 7.00 10.00 7.50 12.00 9.00 9.00 12.00 12.00 19.00 10.00 8.00 *F. R. PIERSON CO., Tarrytown-on-Hudson, NEW YORK. 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 I 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 I 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 I A "BREAD AND BUTTER" CARNATION Cutting one third more than Fair Maid now in the same house. Tested four years. Debutante is the name. You can't find a better carnation. Rooted Cuttings ready for delivery after January I, 1907. $10.00 per 100. $95.00 per 1000. All Clean Stocl«. Order Now J. W. HOWARD, Somerville, Mass. I I J Headquarters in Boston • FOR i Hardy Ferns """Galax Leaves! • Best Ferns Galax, Green and Bronze f $1.00 per 1,000 $1.00 per 1,000 0 These prices will hold good until late sprfn;; i N. F, McCarthy & co. ; f ORDER NOW... 84- Hawley St Boston 2 Adiantum Farleyense, finished plants $1.50 to $2.00 each Pandanus Veitchii, 50c $1.00, $1.50 and $2.50 each Xo better value to lie had anywh 're. Boston Ferns, (choice specimens) $2.00 each J. A. PETERSON. FLOR'ST S^^ Some giue you quality, some give quan- tity, 1 give you both I ASPARAGUS CRAWSHAWII A beautiful asparagrus. SUPERIOR TO ALL OTHERS In many respects. Seedlings $3.00 per 100, $25.00 per 1000. Transplanted Seedlings, $5.00 pet 100, $40.00 per 1000. SAMPLE IOC. JAMES CRAWSHAW 403 Plainfield St, PROVIDENCE, R. 1. FICUS 4-inch, 22 l-2c.; 6=inch 40c.; Stock Plants, 60c. and 75c. FERNS Bostons, 4-inch. 12 l=2c.; Pans, $1.00, $1.50 and $2.00. PLUMOSUS 3-inch, 5c.; 5and6=-iach, 10c. William C. Smith 6lst and Market St. PHILADELPHIA, PA. McHenryA».,Westwoo(l, Cincinnati, 0. HEALTHY VIOLETS. Send us 25 cents for Georg** Saltford's Invaluable Order THE DAHLIA, by L. K. Pea- cock. Price 30c. postpaid, from Horti- book on Violet Culture. The whole truth and nothing but the truth. «S" No C. 0. D 's. Satisfactory references required, or the cash. Fiue off if remittance accompanies order culture Pub. Co., 11 Hamilton Place, Boston. 524 HORTICULTURE November 17, 1906 SPECIAL OFFER the ground freezes. TERMS NET, or less 5 per cent, for cash with order. More complete list on application. of SURPLUS. HARDY PERENNIALS, VINES, and EVERGREENS, etc. All field grown and specially useful for growing on in pots, and planting out, or for Spring Sales. We can make prompt shipment before .,tO .nglfolla, Subsesslils. 1.25 10.00 VInca Minor, Clumps, .60 3.00 VIOLA La France. 1.00 7.50 " C^rnuta, Lutea, and Alba, .50 3.90 HARDY VINES, English Ivies, 4in. Pots, extra strong, 1.25 10.00 Field grown, 3 4 feet, .75 &00 Field grown. 2nd grade, 2-3 feet, .60 4.00 Blgnonla Grandiflora, extra strong, 2.50 Bignonia Itaili.ans. l.tO CRIMSON RAMBLERS (Amer- ican Grown): 4-G feet, nianv branches, 2.00 15.00 CRIMSON RAMBLERS, Hoses (American Grown): 46 feet, nianv branches. 2.00 12.00 3-4 •• " •' 1.75 10.00 2-3 " •• '■ 1.00 6.00 2 •• ■• ■• .50 3.00 White, Pink and Yellow, 4-6 feet, same price. EVERGREENS. Box Trees, Pyramids. fine Specimens well furnished. 4-5 feet, $3.00 to $5.00 each. CONIFERS, Special prices on application for specimen trees, from 2 to 6 feet high, in the following varieties! Abies Nobllls (ilauca. .\. Nordmanniana, Plcea, Al- cockiana. I'. Orientals, P. Pungens Gianea Ko.ster. Sciadopytis Vertieillatta, Thuya Standishli. sis, Dolobrala. Some of our Specialties: Perennials. Phlox, Paeonies. Iris. Dahil.as, Roses, Conifers. PALISADES NURSERIES Growers] for [the Trade SPARKILL. NEW YORK. November 17, 1906 HORTICULTURE 595 FORCING STOCK of EXCELLENT QUALITY New Importations Just Arrived Rhododendrons — Leadini; varieties suitable for forcing such as Caractacus, Evcrestianum, Hendersoni, Kate Waterer, Michael Waterer, Mme. Wagner, Mme. Carvalho, Mrs. Fitzgerald, Prince Camille de Rohan, William Austin, etc., etc. Finely shaped plants with 12 buds and upwards, $i.oo each: $li.oo per dozen, $90x0 per 100. Azalea nollis — Elegant busby plants, 15 inches high, well set with buds, fine for early forcing, $4.50 per dozen, $35.00 per 100. Lilacs Pot Grow n — Charles X and Harie Legraye — Good shaped plants well set with buds, $6.00 per dozen, $45.00 per 100. Indian Azaleas — To close out we are still offering at import prices a full assortment of standard varieties. 10 to 12 Inch Crowns, $4..S0 perdozen, $35.0U per 100 12 " 14 " " 6.00 " " 45.00 •' " 14 " 16 " " 7.00 " " 55.00 " " Larger sizes at $1.00, $2.00, $2.50 and $3.00 each HENRY A. DREER 714 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, Penna. We have still a few thousand Aza'eas to offer in leading varieii s, early and late sorts, from $25.00 per 100 up to $2 50 each. Also a fine lot o( Palms in all si2es, such as Kentias. Arecas, Latanias, Phoenix and C0C05. Al-o Pandanus Veitchli and utills, Crotons, Dracaenas, Nepenthes. Aralja5, Araucarlas. A'^pldistras, as weil as a tine lot of Ferns suitable t r d shcs.in lead ng varieties, aod Clbotium Sch'edel from $1.0010.^3 00 each. Wholesale Price List on application. A. LEUTHY & CO.. Mnporters and Exnorters. Growers and Dealers, PerkiRN St. Nurseries, RoRlln, 10 10 14 in, high, 50 to 60 ct.s.. 6-in. pots, 4-6 tiers, 16 to aa in, high,$ .7s, -S* 00 to $1.25 each. Compacta Robusta, very fine, 6-7 in. pots, $..25, S1.50, $(,75, $2.00 each. Glauca. 6-7 in.,$ t.oQ. $1.25, $1.^0 each. Kentia Forsteriana and Belmoreana, 6-in., 30 to 40 in high, 4 years oid, Ji.ck-, $1.35 to $1.50; made up, $2.00 each. GODFREY ASCHMANN, 1012 Oatario St.. Philadelphia. nRnHin^ti'fSPR''^GDEuvERY UIIUIIIUU .MARCH, APRIL, jnd MAY VANDA CHRULEA and DINDROBIUM WARJiANUM LOWII We quote nces p«r loo plants CyPRlPECIUMCALLOSUM We shall have one shipment of T.ooc Plants. Fordeliver* June or July. We shall have the rare VANDA SANOERIANA and can quote prices per singk pi at or.nqiart.ty. A H EID> 11-19 William St.. NEW YORK ORCHTDS Largest Itnporterit, JSxportrrs, O rover m and Hf/hriffists in the W'ortd 5ander, 8t. Albans, England and 235 Broadway, Room I NEW YORK CITY ORCHIDS Arrived In Superb GontlHIon Cattleya Dowiana, C. Gigas, C. Mossiac. C. Percival- iana, C Speciosissima, C. labiala, C. Eldorado, C. suberba, C Leopoldii, and many others. Write for Prices LAGER & HURRELL, SUMMIT.JLL ORCHIDS .Arrived in splendid condition a fine importation of C. nossix, C. specioslhed orchids on hand. li'ritr far Price List. GARRILLO & BAIDWIN. Secaucus, N.J. \ Fine Assortment of AZALEAS from small sizes to specimen plants. Also SMALL FERNS and PALMS Write lor Prices. WM. W. EDGAR CO. Waverley, Mass. FERNS, CRIMSON RAMBLERS.etc. lO.'HK* tiDC Ferns, low, stocky planta, Bostons, Picr- sonii, Scolti, 7t and 6-in. pois. Must be sold. 2,fK)0 2-year old Crimson Rambler, 3 to 4-fi.: several canes, $15 per l(»0. 5,()0O Vinca maj. var. Fine St^k, for 4-in., $5 00 per 100: 2 1-2-in., $2 50 per 100. .=t0.fMlO Shrubs, Vines, Ampelopsis, Vcitchii, Honey- suckles, Clematis. Wisoris'^, Cannas, etc., that must be sold. List Free. ^^ BENJ. CONNELL, F'orist. West Crove.'Pa. ORCHIDS from PHILIPPINES Boston Ferns, Fine Plants Orchids for Beginners ORCHIDS 12 Plants, 12 Varieties, 12 Dollars J. A. MANDA 191 Valley Road, West Orange, N.J. PHAL/ENOPSIS 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 28 Houses Imported — Semi-established Established and Fine Hybrids Stove and Qreenhouse Plants Inspection invitetJ Correspondence solicited JULIUS ROEHRS CO., Rutherford, N. J. 5-ln. pots 35c. 6-ln. pots 50c. 7-ln. pots 65c. Immediate delivcrj-. Cash with order. H. N. EATON^ SOUTH SUDBURY, MASS BUY WHITMAIMI THE RECORD BREAKER FERN-IT HAS NO COMPETITOR Plant, in 2H inch pot.. $25 per 100; $200 per 1000 Fine Specimen, in 5-inch pot*. $1 each; 6-inch. $1 50 each; 8-inch. $S H. H. BARROWS & SON, Ahitman.Mass 626 HORTICULTURE November 17, 190G ffvyyt/%/»0vy»tivyv»iytn/tivt0y*iyyvt/vt/v¥vytn0»yuy%/ti%tvyvvyvyvyvy^, M U S H R 0 0 M ii r;,„f fff/SH SHAMROCK SEED SPAWN We have just received a consign- ment of English Milltrack Spawn in excellent condition. Per 100 Lbs., $7.50. PURE CULTURE SPAWN Made in America. Per 100 Bricks, $14.00. SEND FOE CATALOGUE QUALITY I^AIS BEND rOB OATALOtitUE. ARTHUR T. BODDINQTON ;««» WMt 14th St., New York. MAKERS of PURE CULTURE TISSUE COLUMBIA, ALflSfiA, BOHEMIA MUSHROOM = SPAWN = Presh Spawn Always on hand. WRITE FOR PRICES. COCHRAN MUSHROOM i SPAWN CO. Oil CHEMICAL BLDQ. New Crop Seeds Just Received Plant Soon If You Wish Good Strong Plants By Harch 17th PRICE i-8 02. s.ooSi^lds 50c IV. W, RAWSON & CO, 5 Union St., Boston, Mass,' R.&J.Farquhar&Co 6 and 7 South Market St., BOSTON. ' i H. E, FiSKE Seed Co. Is now open for business. BULBS In qunntlty selected Id Holland from grow- ers of long experience In the growing of Bulbs for oiir markets. Excellent Bulbs Eicellent Show Room Call and See Us 12 and i;{ Fiinciiil Hall Si|iiiii-e, Boston H. E. FISKE SEED CO, THOS. J. GREY & CO. I FrchU Flower, Farm and Garden I SeedH, New Mushroom Spawn. Kxtraqua ity — French, Japan and Dutch Kullis. A full line of Agri- cultural Machinery and Kepairs 32 South Market St., Boston SPIRAEA per IO(i Japonic— Extra *^trone Clumps ?3 50 Astilb«ide5 Florlbunda 4 00 Compacta riultiflnra 4.on aiadstonc. 6 .W LILIUM LONClFLORUW per I'Hjo per IW 6 to 8 inches $2".(H) $3.f«i 7to01nches 45 m) .'.no nultiflorum, 6 to R inches 'i^-OO 3 0(1 7 to 0 " .">o.no .'■..no PANDANUS utills Fresh Seeds just received, $6.00 p. r 1000 Seeds Send for 'l'r:iiio List J.M.THORBURN& CO. 33 Barclay St., through to 38 Park Place NEW Y ORK Eatabli.hed 1824 SEND FOR MULE BAR METER- FREE FOR THE ASKING BRIDGEMAN S SEED WAREHOUSE RIGKARDS BROS. Props. Seetls,Bull]s.Planls,Etc. 37 East 19th $♦., NEW YORK CIIY Burpee's Seeds PHILADELPHIA Blue List of Wholesale Prices mailed only to those who plant for profit. Have You Read the Advertisements this Week? FOR PROMPT SHIPMENT — FULL LINE High Grade Dutch Bulbs Joseph Breck & Sons Corp. 47-54 NO. MARKET ST., BOSTON, MASS. SEED TRADE ONLY Barcnbrug. Ilurgers & Co. are the loading grass seed spociatlsts of Ant- hem, Holland. Arnhcm has been cele- brated for many generations as head- tiuartei's for natural Ki'asses. The lead- ing seedsmen of. the world look to Arnhem foi their snppUes of crested Dogstail, Fiorin, Sweet Vernal, Fes- cues, Wood Meadow and all fancy grasses for lawns and pastures. Con- stant growth in any business is proof conclusive that customers receive hon- orable treatment and full v.-ilue for their money. Orders from the seeer of roses on the continent. He claimed that the advancement of the business found its best manifestation in the growth and prosperity of the national and local organizations. J. N. May spoke on flower shows and their educational value. He ex- tolled the beneficent influence of flowers in the exhibition and else- where and urged the education of the children in horticulture. John Burton spoke enthusiastically of the retailers' efforts at the exhibi- tion which he said had done more to make it a success than any other templated national flower show. He recognized in Chicago the most promis- ing location for this event and urged unity of purpose and harmony of action as the great essentials to suc- cess. E. V. Hallock spoke on banquets and their uses. He touched upon the prac- tical and romantic side of these florists' reunions, which do so much to make new acquaintances and renew old friendships and asserted that no young man can afford to stay away from these occasions. J. F. Cowell spoke briefly in com- mendation of the exhibition which he pronounced better than any of its predecessors. ,1. F. Sullivan was also very com- plimentary to the exhibitors and show management, which he said was be- yond criticism. He urged that retail- President J. F. Ammann of the State Florists' Association of Illinois was the last speaker. He enlarged on the necessity of organization the best safe- guard for which he declared to be in- crease in the great family of societies. "Auld Lang Svne" .was chorused at 12.45 A. M. CHRYSANTHEMUM SOCIETY OF AMERICA. The annual meeting of the society was scheduled for 3 o'clock P. M., No- vember 7, and when President Duck- ham called the gathering to order at that time there was a goodly attend- ance. Following the reading of the president's address, which appeared in our issue of last week, were the re- TiiE Chicago Banquet. element. Their enterprise and liber- ality had impressed him more than anything else and gratitude was due them for their demonstration of how best to put the growers' product be- fore the eye of the public. J. T. Temple responded for the judges who he said, had examined critically everything except the as- paragus on the roof, being minus wings to get there. He advised against too much specialization in flower growing and recommended that the young men take up the culture of a more diversified stock. J. D. Carmody addressed his "fellow travelers to eternity", with serious mien and austere brow which heightened by contrast the character- istic comicalities in allusion and story with which he regaled and enraptured his audience. A. Herrington spoke for the con- ers should give more publicity to their wares through newspaper advertising and thus keep up with the product which the growers are supplying. J. A. Valentine spoke in praise of the "man behind the gun" — the earnest worker for the exhibition and other enterprises for the general good — and the indispensable traveling salesman. Secretary-elect Hauswirth called at- tention to the great advancement from old-time methods, much of which is due to organization and asked that everyone enroll themselves as mem- bers of the S. A. F. George Asmus followed with an ex- planation of the great success of the Chicago Flower Show which he said was due to aide leadership and un- selfish work. Mr. Klimmer made a hit with his humorous demonstration of the propo- sition that florists have no peers. ports of Secretary Eraser and Treas- urer May, the latter showing a good balance on hand. Officers were elected as follows: President, Alfred J. Loveless. Lenox, .Mass. ; vice-president, William Klein- lieinz, Ogontz, Pa.; treasurer, John N. May; secretary, David Fraser, Pitts- liurg. The publication of an annual report was decided upon. E. G. Hill read a paper on the "Influence of Cli- matic Conditions on Chrysanthemum Culture," which was discussed at length. Elmer D. Smith offered to give the members of the society the l)enefit of his data and asked for par- ticulars regarding new varieties for the purpose of making his records complete and reliable. Invitations were received for holding the next annual meeting from James- town, Va., St. Louis and Indianapolis. November 17, 1906 This matter will be decided by the in- comiag officers. The President-Elect. President-elect Alfred J. Loveless was born at Laugford, Soinci-set. Eng- land, and at nineteen years of age was appointed head gardener in the Lang- ford House gardens. Two years later he resigned this position to talve charge of the gardens of the Earl of Kenmare. where among the large col- lection of herbaceous plants he learned bis first lessons of color massing in herbaceous borders. His career in .■\merica began at the age of T.\ on St. Patrick's day. when almost imme- diately on his arrival lie secured a position in the gardens of W. B. Dins- more. For the past eleven years Mr. Loveless has been superintendent of the estate of .John Sloane, Lenox, Mass., where he has found abundant oppor- tunity to display the artistic slciU that is his by inheritance. The Lenox Horticultural Society, of which Mr. Loveless is an ex-president, is one of the largest and most influential or- ganizations in the State. CHRYSANTHEMUM SOCIETY OF AMERICA. Work of Committees. Chicago. Oct. 27. Chr.\-santbemum Mme. Loisseau Rosseau; pink. Ex- hibited by The E. G. Hill Co., Rich- mond. Ind. Scored 82 points exhibi- tion scale. Cincinnati, Nov. 3. Ongawa; bronze; Jap. incurved. Scored 88 points ex- hibition scale. Chicago. Nov. od. Claremont. Yel- low. Exhibited by Adam Wolnewicrz, Chicago, 111. Scored 80 points, com- mercial scale. Boston, Nov. 3d. White sport of Wm. Duckham. Jap. incurved. Ex- hibited by Chas. H. Totty, Madison, N. J. Scored 86 points commercial and SS points exhibition scale. Philadelphia, Nov. 6th. Mile. E. Chabanne. Light pink, loose incurved. Exhibited by the E. G. Hill Co.. Rich- mond, Ind. Scored 87 points com- mercial and 87 exhibition scale. Cincinnati, Nov. 10th. Charles Ragee. Ivory white, incurved. Ex- hibited by John Fries, Newport, Ky. Scored 86 points commercial scale. Cincinnati, Nov. 10th. No. 74-4-05. Pink, Jap. incurved. Exhibited by Nathan Smith & Sons, Adrian, Mich. Scored 83 points commercial scale. Cincinnati, Nov. 10th. No. 55-4-05. Bronze, Jap retiexed. Exhibited by Nathan Smith & Sons, Adrian, Mich. Scored SO points exhibition scale. DAVID FRASER, Secy. GARDENERS' AND FLORISTS' CLUB OF BOSTON. The next regular monthly meeting of the club will be held at Horticul- tural Hall. Boston, on Tuesday even- ing, November 20, at 8 o'clock. The principal business of the evening will be the election of officers. The nom- inating committee will, according to instructions, lu'ing in two sets of names for the several offices. Some very interesting exhiluts are promised for this meeting, which will undoubt- edly be the most largely attended of any in the club's history. The prospectus for landscape gar- dening classes has been sent to all members and it is hoped to organize a large class on November 20. W. N. CRAIG, Secretary. horticulture: 529 NEW YORK FLORISTS' CLUB LADIES' NIGHT. The meeting of the New York Club on Monday evening was chrysanthe- mum ni.ght. ladies' night, and a mu- sical night all in one. And at its close the verdict was "tlie l)est meeting the club has ever held." The result was especially gi-cUifying to President Scott, and lie sliowed his appreciation by proposing three new members. Owing to severe lameness, the result of an accident a year ago, Mr. Scott was unable to be present until late in the evening. The vice-president was also unavoidably detained, and it seemed like old times to see the genial ex-president, Patrick O'Mara, tempo- rarily presiding. He rushed the busi- ness through in parliamentary style and at a record speed, that the even- ing might largely lie devoted to the lady guests, of whom more than one hundred attended. Fully 240 all together filled the rooms, as they have never been filled by flower lovers and sellers and grow- ers before. The resolutions on the death of Paul R. B. Pierson were read by Alex. AVallace, on the death of the mother of .Mrs. Geo. Burnett by Mr. Wheeler. Both tributes were touching and eulogistic to the memory of the departed. Later, the death of the father of Philip Kessler was noted, and a committee consisting of J. H. Pepper. Walter F. Sheridan and F. H. Traendly appointed to draw up suit- able resolutions for presentation at the next meeting in December. A letter from .Sanil. Thorne was read, apprecia- tive of the courtesy of tlie club, in vot- ing unanimously in behalf of his hon- orary memlieisliip. which he gracefully accepted. At the December meeting, the sec- ond Tuesday of the month, the follow- ing candidates for the offices of the club will know their fate: For presi- dent. Charles H. Totty of Madison, N. J, John B. Nugent of New York; for vice-president, A. J. Manda of Brook- lyn. N. Y., Harry May of Summit. N. J.; for secretary. John Young of New York, Alex. J. Guttman of New York; tor treasurer, Chas. B. Weathered of N?w York, L. W. Wheeler of New York; for trustees. John Scott of Flat- bush, Walter F. Sheridan of New York. V. H. Hallock of Queens. N. Y., Theo. Roehrs. Jr.. of Rutherford, N. J., .Tohn Donaldson of Elmhurst, L. 1., and Chas. Lenker of Freeport. N. Y. The exhibits were choice, and the thanks of the club to the generous givers of the flowers were cordial and unanimous. Visitors were: H. H. Barrows. Whit- man. Mass.; M. A. Patten. Tewkesbury. Mass.. and Peter Fisher, of Ellis, Mass. Mr, Fisher showed a vase of Beacon carnation, to which the judges award- ed 87 points anil a preliminary certi- ficate. A similar award with 85 points was given Paul Niehoff for his rose Aurora. Rose-pink Enchantress and Victory won a vote of thanks for Gutt- man & Weber. C. H. Totty showed chrysanthemum White Duckham. which received 89 points and a pre- liminary certificate. H. Turner, gar- dener for Howard Gould, received a cultural certificate for three vases of chrysanthemum, and the same award was given to Andrew McDonald, gar- dener for J. B. Duke, for chrysanthe- mum flowers. H. H, Barrows showed Nephrolepsis Whitmanil in splendid form, and C. W. Ward staged some elegant carnations, including a vase of one hundred seedlings, a vote of thanks being recorded for each. .\ll the flowers were distributed amongst the ladies at the close of the dinner, and the artists were also liandsomely remembered. It was a walking flower garden that meandered homeward at niihiiw ehisses can bo scheduled for the last day without iletriment tn tlie earlier days when tables are not infrequentlv badly overcrowded. Another ini- ])rovement would lie to put the seedling classes on the first day when the florists and fanciers who are espe- cially interested in this department are more likely to be present. If the above suggestions are followed a better show and more general satisfaction will be the result, the laVior will be divided for managers and judges and if the rule concerning the removal of all faded material be enforced a long step towards the legitimate |iurp(ise of the flower show will have been taken. One result of the November Present conditions elections is the assurance that conducive to ^q widespread political read- business enterprise justinent and attendant busi- ness derangement is imminent, and so the prospects are excellent for at least two years more of the same kind of prosperity we have been en- joying. Nothing to compare with the trade of the past year has ever before been experienced in the florist, seed, nursery and allied horticultural industries. Un- der such auspicious circumstances it is incumbent on every one to diligently "make hay while the snn shines," No horticultural business enterpri.se if intel- ligently conducted and vigilantly followed up can fail to succeed under these conditions. Among the essen- tials of modern business management ample publicity stands in the first rank and no factor counts for more than liberal and continuous advertising. This is something which most people learn with exasperating slowness. In the mind of the novice advertising is an expense to be pared down as much as possible i-atlier than an investment promising good dividends. 'I'hose who get frighteneil and discouraged because a pro- digious trade does not immediately follow u[)on their first few timid advertising ventures are not the sort of men who •■■get there," The profit from advertising is enmulati\c and if one will only keep hammering away incessantly he will be sure to win out in good time. There will never be a better time than the present for a display of courage in this respect. November 17, 1906 HORTICULTURE. 531 ST. LOUIS FLORISTS' CLUB. The club held a very interesting meeting on last Thursday afternoon. Thirty-live members and as many vis- itors were in attendance. Tlie.se were attracted by the chrj-santhemum show during the meeting. This was not as large as expected. Some very fine blooms were staged by J. \V. Dunford, The Bentzen Floral Co., Himnier Bros., Edwin Denker and Nathan Smith & Son. The meeting was opened at :' o'clock by President Irish. It was decided by unanimous vote to have a flower show next year, and a committee of three, with Frank A. Weber as chairman, was appointed to endeavor to raise a substantial fund among the liusiness men. A. J. Bent- zen and \V. C. Smith were appointed to act with Mr. Weber. The judges reported as follows: For 12 blooms white, Himmer Bros., 1st, with T. Eaton; J. W. Duntord, 2d, with T. Eaton; Bentzen Floral Co., :!d. with Alice Byron. Twelve blooms yellow, Himmer Bros., 1st, with Major Bon- naffon; 2d, with Col Appleton; J. W. Dunford, 3d, with Col. Appleton. Twelve blooms pink. Bentzen Floral Co., 1st, with H. J. Balfour, and 2d, with Mrs. Perren; J. W. Dunford, 3d, with D. V. Enguehard. In Nathan Smith & Son's display Sunburst was pronounced the best, and Theo. Roose- velt second, with all the other varieties as very fine. "Billy" Smith then auctioned off the prize winning blooms which attracted the retailers, who bought at good big prices. After this the meeting ad- journed until December 13 at 2 o'clock, when the flower show committee will report. A talk on growing orchids by H. G. Pring, of the Missouri Botanical Garden, is promised. NEW HAVEN HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY. The attendance at the show of this society held in Music Hall, on Novem- ber 7 and 8, was a tribute to the ex- »cellent display. The six vases of monstrous blooms of Mrs. Jerome Jones, Mary Inglis, William Duckham, D. V. West, F. S. Vallis and Morton F. Plant shown by Edwin Jenkins of Belle- t'ontaine Gardens, easily captured the Scoville challenge cup and first prize, followed by Henry Cliff sec- ond, and Oscar Carlson third, garden- ers on the Jennings estates. Besides being flrst in class 2 group, Robert Paton secured several second prizes; in class 1 group Frank S. Piatt Co. were winners. Other successful con- testants were A. Bretschneider, Wal- ter Angus, J. P. Lorenson. J. T. Burns, W. Slack. Yale botanical gardens fur- nished a splendid group of palms. There was a creditable display of fruits and vegetables. James Crawshaw was awarded a cer- tificate of merit for Asparagus Craw- shawii. The judges were Messrs. Scott of Tarrytown, N. Y., Jenkins of Lenox, Mass.. and Mcintosh of Newport, R. 1. CLUB AND SOCIETY NOTES. Geo. Bayer is the new president and S. Peck, secretary of the Toledo. O., Florists' Club. W. W. Rawson is a candidate on nomination papers for the office of president of the Massachusetts Horti- cultural Society against the regular ANNOUNCEMENT |\\ e have Mpi^ned a WHOLESALE COMMISSION FLORISTS' DEPARTMENT in addition to our regular whoKsalc F,V1':K( ;KKENS and FLORISTS' SUI'I'LIES CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED HENRY M. ROBINSON & CO. 8, II and 15 Province Street and 9 Chapman Place, L. D. Telephone, Hain 2618 BOSTON, MASS committee nominee, Stephen M. Weld. The election will take place on Satur- day, November 17, at Horticultural Hall, Boston. About fifty members of the Detroit Florist Club went to Mt. Clemens one day last week to visit the greenhouse establishments in that section. Pleas- ant calls were made upon John Breitmeyer's Sons, Wm. Carey, Aug. Von Booslager, Robert Klagge, and Wm. Taylor, at all of which places the stock was found to be in excellent condition and abundant hospitality was lavished uixm the visitors. A specially interesting subject was the newly installed system of heating by hot water under forced circulation at Mr. Taylor's. NEWS NOTES. Julius Roehrs has been elected a councilman of Rutherford, N. J., a well-deserved honor. John Miller of Salem, O., has pur- chased the greenhouses on the Baelz property and will tear them down. The new store of the Carl Hagen- berger Floral Co., at Cleveland, O., was formally opened on November 3. Lockhart, the florist, has moved into the Burt building, 27 North Phelps street, Youngstown. 0. George McLean is manager of the business. E. T. Hammond, an employee of the late S. J. Long, of Petoskey, Mich., succeeds to the business under the title E. T. Hammond & Co. J. M. Gasser of Cleveland, O., is seek- ing in a sanitarium restoration to the health that has been broken down by too close application to business. John Macrae's phenomenal sjxjrt from chrysanthemum Yellow Eaton, which was illustrated in our issue of October 27, has been given the name of Golden Dome. Charles W. Erlanger has taken the store occupied for the past twelve years by Julius Lang at 53 West 30th street. New York, as a wholesale and retail plant establishment. Alex. Guttman, 43 W. 28th street. New York, reports that he sees strong indications of a phenomenal sale for Pink Enchantress carnation during the coming season, and predicts for that variety the leading position in popularity o<:-cupied by Enchantress in the New York market during the past two seasons. FIRE RECORD. The greenhouses of Mr. Schroto, Westville, New Haven. Ct., were dam- aged by fire on Sunday night, Novem- ber (i. Loss, $800. Last Friday morning a very disas- trous fire occurred at the plant of the Columbus Pottery Company (O.). Buildings and stock to the value of $.')M.(iiiii were destroyed; part of this loss wa.s covered by insurance. The fire started on the outside of the plant in a new kiln, and soon the main l)uil(ling was in flames. This building, comparatively a new one, was 400 feet long by 54 feet in width, and was about half destroyed. The site, buildings and equipment cost |131,000. About 200 people were steadily employed. Wm. Elliott & Sons, 201 Fulton St., New York, report remarkable success with their auction sales this year. The stock is the best they have had in many years and the sales for this season are much larger than they were at the same period last year. It looks as though the present season would be a record breaker. Easter Lily Bulbs just rtrceivcti a Nliipment of lale dug, well matured, plump Bulbs If planted now they will com*- in nicely for next Easter. Late dug bulbs are demanded by a large number of extensive Lily Growers, who claim that they produce better plants than the early duK- there is m^ney in Easter Lilies. Order t«day. LILIUm MULTIFLORUM Per Per 6-8 loch— 400 Bulbs in loo loco Caae .... f.^.'ir, J:{OOU 7-9 Inch 300 bulbs In Case .... .I.no 4.T 00 LILIUM LONC.CICANTEUM Per Per 7-0 Inch 300 bulbs In lo. loo, Case .... $6 -IT, $i'.O.no ENGLISH MUSHROOM SPAWN WE ARE HEADQUARTERS Special Price for Immediate Orders Very Choice Quality - Prices, $1.40 per doren bricks; per llH) lbs. $.",,. 'lii; $.',0.iHi per KHIQ lbs. American Pure Culture Spawn Prices. 1 J bricks, $1 l>n: $3, T.'i per 2.^ brinks. ,^,0 bticks. $7.0t); $1.1.5;) per 100 bricks Sfnd for fur M'holesale Prue Ltsl of Bulbs, Seeiis anti Sv/i'c. per lioz. : .$2,110 per llKl; SlS.iiO |icr lOOt) ARTHUR T. BODDINGTON, 342 W. 14th St., New York City. SPECIAL OFFER NARCISSI 25 Bulba at 100 Rate. 250 Bulbs at 1000 Rate. FOR POT CULTURE AND FORCING. Pel Albican*. pHrrirnse, white, heaiiliful . . $ Albus Stella, pure white wiih yellow cup Ard Rigb, yellow, early tllmir a out. ST. LOUIS, MO, 534 HORTICULTURE November 17, 1906 Chrysanthemums SPECIAL SELECTION FOR THANKSGIVING DAY LEO NIE88EN CO. TS' 1217 Arch St., PHILA. store open from 7 A. M. to 8 P. M, HOLLY FOR THANKSGIVING CARNATIONS Fancy, = $3.00 and $-4.00 per 100 Medium, - $2.00 and $2.50 per 100 BONNAFFON CHRYSANTHEHUHS Extra choice, $20.00 per 100 S.S.PENNOCK-MEEHANGO. THE Tt'i^^sVs^hl PHILADELPHIA I608-I6I8 Ludlow St. store closes 8 p.m. AMERICAN BEAUTY and all other Roses CHRYSANTHEMUMS LILY OF THE VALLEY CARNATIONS WELCH BROS. 226 Devonshire St , BOSTON, MASS. "» 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 ; 9 9 S m !![[[!. 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. CHRYSA NTH EMU MS by the ihousiiiui. Beauties. Carnations. Violets Superb Illustrated Supply Catalogue just out. Send for one. A. L RANDALL CO., '"'''m^^t '' E. r. WINTERSON CO. SetlthesbipmeDtsoMO to60 Flower Growers daily. Headquarters for all FLORISTS' SUPPLIES ^ENl' F'JK 1 !■ ; F. [.1^T'- 45-47-49 Wabash Ave , CHICAGO. POEHLMANN BROS. CO. Grow and Ship the Finesi AMERICAN BEAUTIES in the World. 35-37 Randolph St., - CHICAGO, ILL. Booking Thanksglvlni Orders Now. CUT FLOWER BOXES EDWARDS FOLDING BOX CO MANUFACTURERS PHILADELPHIA, PA. CHAS. W. McklXlAK 51 WABASH AVE., CHICAGO Western Headquarters for Choice Orchids Valley Violets and all Cut Flowers i EVERYTHING SEASONABLE IN f CUT FLOWERS • EDWARD REID 1536 Wholesale « Florist p Raiisle.id ;~le<:i. PHILADELPHIA V Store ClosM 8 P. M. • PETER REINBERQ WHOLESALE CUT FLOWERS 51 Wabash Av., Chicago, 111. In writing adrcrtlsera, mentloa Hortlcaltar* WHOLESALE FLOWER MARKETS TRADE PRICES— Per 100— TO DEALERS ONLY CBICAGO November 13 ST. LOUIS November 12 PHILA. November 13 BOSTON November 15 ROSES Am. Beauty, Fan. & Sp as. 00 •' Extra 15.00 *' No. 1 8.00 •' Lower grades 4.00 Bnde & 'Maid — Fan. & Sp 6.00 " Ordinary I 2.00 Golden Gate, Fancy ' 6.00 " Ordinary a.oo Liberty, Fancy 6.00 ** Ordinary 3.00 Richmond, Fancy ; 6.00 " Ordinary 3.00 K.aiserin,Carnot, Chatenay, Fancy . i 6,00 " " " Ordinary 3.00 OARNATIONS Fancy Ordinary MISOEt-LANEOUS Chrysanthemums - - - - Cattleya& Lilies Violets Lily ot the Valley Dahlias Tuberoses M ignonette Adiantum CuncHtum " Croweanum - . Smilax Asparagus Plumosus , strings '* " & Sprengeri bunches 3.00 1.50 15.00 to ta uo to 35.00 20.00 la.oc 6.00 8.00 4.00 8.00 4.00 8.00 5.00 8.P0 5.00 8.00 5.00 4.00 2.00 25.00 50.00 15.00 35.00 to 1. 00 1.50 12.00 50.00 35.00 20.00 13.30 8 00 4.00 5.00 2.00 5.00 a.oo 5 00 3.00 5.00 2.00 5.00 2.00 3.00 1.50 25.00 15.00 10.00 6 00 6.00 4.00 6.00 4. 00 6.00 4 00 0.00 4.00 8.00 4.00 3.00 3. 00 5.00 lo ^O C 3.00 to 35.00 25,00 1.50 1.50 xa.50 50.00 50 00 35.00 20.00 15.00 1^.00 8,00 4.00 8.00 4.00 8.00 4.00 8.00 4.00 0.00 4.00 3.00 1.50 5. CO 50.00 15.00 1. 00 3.00 35.CO 25.0c 20.00 15 00 10.00 6.00 10.00 6.00 lO.OfJ 6.00 10.00 6. CO 8.00 6.00 15.00 50,00 50.0c 50.00 50,00 30.00 8.00 5-00 2.00 4.00 1,00 3.00 1. 00 3.00 1. 00 3.00 1. 00 3 00 I. CO 1.50 •75 3.00 40.00 8.00 .25 3,00 25.00 15.00 6.00 4.00 6.00 4.00 6.00 4.00 8.00 3.00 (>.o« 3.00 6.00 3.00 a. CO 1. 00 19.00 50.00 13.00 .60 1. 00 •50 I 00 8.00 3,00 1,00 i.So 12.00 50.00 50.00 J.H.BUOL0NG street, CHICAGO. CUT FLOWERS Boses and Camatlona 37-39 Randolph Street, CHICAGO. WHOLESALE 6R0WER of November 17, 1906 horticulture: 536 rSOUTHERN WILD SMILAXl E. A. BEAVEN, Evergreen, AlaJ We are booking orders now tor future delivery for Fancy Holly and Beaven's Fadeless Sheet Wloss. Write for Samples. CUT FLOWER MARKET REPORTS Business, on the wliule, is BOSTON rather quiet, hut not more so than last year. Demands are light, both local ami out- of-town, and no important events are in immediate prospect. Chrysanthe- mums are in abundance, as also are roses and carnations. The latter are improving in quality. Violets are not so plentiful. The market will proba- bly hold about as it is for the next week or ten days, or until Thanksgiv- ing influences begin to work. The weather during the BUFFALO past week has been fair- ly clear, averaging con- siderably warmer. As a consequence roses, carnations and chrysanthemums were more plentiful; in fact, the or- dinary varieties of the latter were too plentiful to hold prices firm and a good many were carried over. Some excel- lent stock of Mrs. Weeks. Appleton, Maud Dean. Bonnaffon and Liger were had and the fancy stock moved freely. .Again, the coolers were over loaded with roses of all kinds, except Beau- ties. Prices lowered considerably and many couUi not be moved at any price. In carnations. Enchantress was the leader, but some excellent stock was had of Red Lawson; in White Lawson many were of short stems and poor quality. Violets and lily of the valley had good demand. Lilies, smilax and adiantun were on the quiet list. Stock is still plentiful in CHICAGO all grades and prices a lower although adverse weather has shortened up the product considerably. The later varieties in quality and prices range a little be- low normal. About the only thing that is scarce Is lily of the valley. Business is good generally and stock is moving fairly well. Shipping or- ders are not as heavy as usual but the general tone of the market is satis- factory. Business has been CINCINNATI, fairly good, but the supply has been more than sufficient. Early chrysan- themums brought good prices and sold fast, but the outlook for disposal of mid-season stock is not bright. Small and medium sized blooms sell better than the fancies. In order to move the stock, prices have been cut in halves. Roses are plentiful, but they do not go begging during the chrysan- themum season as in former years. Carnations are improving rapidly. Enchantress heads the list, not that they are better than some other varie- ties, but they can be had when want- ed. Violets in limited quantities have arrived and when good sell at sight. Narcissus, the forerunner of bulbous stock, has made its appearance. Chrysanthemums are COLUMBUS having a great run, and what is even bet- ter good prices have been obtained right through the season. The coming week will also be a banner one, as it is not only chrysanthemum show week, but the Livingston Seed Company will also hold their yearly exhibition. The latter exhibition has come to be a trade feature of much importance, as it lasts five days, and always gives business a great boom just before Thanksgiving. I need say little this week as regards the rest of the market, for very little change has taken place Business has continued DETROIT good with plenty of chrysanthemums to meet all calls. There is a shortage on car- nations, but roses of all grades are equal to the demand. Business was not INDIANAPOLIS so good as the week previous, still it could not be called dull. A good deal was going on in the social line. Chrysanthemums are finer every day as the mid-season varieties gradually take the place of the early bloomers. Strange to say they have not yet crowded the market on other stock as they usually do at this time of the year. Roses are holding their own so far. Fancy stock in Bridesmaid, Rich- mond, Killarney and Beauty is com- manding a good price. Fancy carna- tions are not too plentiful and sell out clean every day. Plenty of good lily of the valley is to be had while violets are still scarce and poor. Business conditions LOUISVILLE the previous week were about up to the average. Chrysanthemums are in great supply of all necessary colors, and sell well. Carnations can now be had in more desirable quantities, and find a good demand. Roses sell fairly well and are abundant. Lily of the valley, violets and lilies move steadily and are up to the average. This market is domin- NEW YORK ated by an unusually large cut of chrysan- themums. Some of the varieties which were ordinarily due ten days ago are now coming with the later kinds. There is at present a large proportion of white. Ivory, Duckham., Mrs. Black, white and yellow Bonnaffon. CoUingfordii Schrimpton, Black Hawk. Chadwick white and yellow and Enguebaril are a few of the varieties in full swing. The quality is excel- lent. It is needless to say that prices are unsteady and stock is cleared only by meeting the buyer's figures. For- tunately the supply of roses is only normal, but averages are low. Carna- tions are coming in freely and do not move readily except the choicest stock. There appears to be plenty of lily of the valley for all demands. Cattleyas sell well. Oncidiums are scarce. Violets are In fine shape but the call for iln-m is irregular— the tendency is toward higher prices during the next week or two. Mignonette and antirrhinums are in the market be- fore their time and get scant atten- tion. Green stock is plentiful. Normal condi- PHILADELPHIA tions prevailed in this market the past week. Ordinary and medium chrysanthemums were inclined to be a little glutty but fancies were in good demand and cleaned out well. In roses the best seller was American Beauty, which is of excellent quality and more plentiful. All other varieties of roses were a bit sluggish. Fancy carnations moved actively but lower grades drag- ged a little. Supplies of orchids shortened up considerably. Violets are still on the scarce side and prices stiff. Bouvardia and gardenias are a welcome addition to the regular list. The mild weather is TWIN CITIES bringing chrysanthe- mums a bit faster than the quiet trade demands. Carna- tions are getting better and easily bring a good price. Roses are less in demand, though prices are higher, and Beauties are scarce. Violets go quick- ly at a high figure. AW available space WASHINGTON in the stores is full of chrysanthemums, and they keep coming. Sales are fair but not so good as they should be considering the quality of bloom. While election week in the states may bring activity to the flower market, it has the opposite effect in Washing- ton, where the only real interesting elections that are ever held are in the spring, when the Daughters of the American Revolution meet. The ab- sence of the Presid''-nt and Mrs. Roose- velt under unusual conditions, has a sobering effect on the remnant of so- ciety that is in the city, and there is very little entertaining. Thanksgiv- ing is a ray of light in a rather sombre atmosphere. But the social, as well as other wheels will begin to •go round" when Congress resumes its session. About that lime the gentle florist will get busy. CATALOGUES RECEIVED. A. L. Randall Co., 21 E. Randolpli street, Chicago, are sending out their first florists' supply catalogue. It is very complete, finely illustrated and should be close at hand in every well- regulated florist store. Send for it and tell them you did it on our ad- vice. George Morey has reopened his flower store at 203 Washington St., Haverbill, Mass. 536 HORTICULTURE November 17, 1906 FRANK MILLANC Wholesale Commission Florist COOGAN BUILDING 55-57 W. 26th Street, NEW YORK Tel. 299 Madison Sq. Open 6 a. m. to 5 p. M. FORD BROTHERS 4« West 28th Street. NEW YORK JOHN I. RAYNOR Wholesale Commission Florist SELLING AQENT FOR LARGEST QROWERS A full line of Choice Cut Flower stock for all purposea. 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. 3JJ70 or 3871 Madison Sanare Walter F. Sheridan H'hofesale C'oininissh>n Utahr in CHOICE CUT FLOWERS 39 West 28th Street, New York Telephone: 3532=3533 Hadison Square Alexander J. Guttman The WHOLESALE FLORIST of NEW YORK Phone 1684-65 Madison Square 43 W. 28th Street HEADQUARTERS FOR NOVELTIES ORCHIDS A SPECIALTY THK HIGHEST OHADE or VALLEY ALWAYS ON HAND GARDENIAS, DAISIES, ROSES AND CARNATIONS JAMES McMANUS,759'r4T,.42 W.28thSt.. New York HICKS &CRAWBIJCK, Inc. Wholesale Commission Horists and Jobbers in Florist's Supplies 76 AND 78 COURT STREET BROOKLYN, N. Y. H . E^ Wholesale Commission Florist CHOICE CUT FLOWERS 57 West 28th St. New York. Special Attention to Shipping Orders Telephones: jaoo, 3soi, Madison Square Write for Current Prices J.K.ALLEN WHOLESALE COMMISSION FLORIST Open 6 a. m. Daily Ready to Talk Business with a Cood 106 W. 28 St., NEW YORK TELEPHONE 167 MADISON SQ. Lily of the Valley and Bulb Crower NEW YORK QUOTATIONS PER 100-TO DEALERS ONLY Roses Am. Beauty , fan and sp. " extra " No. I " Lower grades Bride & 'Maid, fan and sp " Ordinary Golden Gate, fancy " ordinary Liberty, fancy " ordinary Richmond, fancy " ordinary Kaiserin, Camot, Chatenay, fancy. '* " " ordinary Last Half of Week ending Nov. 10 la.oo 10 1500 8.00 to 1 3.00 5.00 to 8.00 1. 00 to 3.00 4.00 to 6.00 •50 to 3.00 4.00 to 6.00 • 50 to 9.00 500 to 800 1. 00 to 3.00 5.00 to 8.00 1. 00 to 3.00 4.00 to 6.00 • 50 to 3.00 First Half of Week beginning Nov. 12 1906 1 3.00 to 8.00 to 5.00 to I. 00 to 4.00 to .50 to 4.00 to .50 to 5.00 to I 00 to S-oo to 1.00 to 4.00 to .50 to 35.00 i<; 00 8.00 3.00 6.00 3. 00 6.00 3.00 8.00 3.00 8.00 .1.00 6.00 2.00 Carnations, Fancy Carnal Inns, Ordinary Chrysanthemums Cattle>as lilies. Lily ol the Valley Violets Tuberoses nienonette Adiantum Cuneatum *' Croweanum Smilax Asparagus Plumosus " " & Sprengcri, bunches Last Half of Week ending Nov. 10 r906 3.00 to i.oo to ^.oo to 40.00 to 10.00 to 1.00 to ■ 50 to to . 1.00 10 .50 to t.oo to 8.00 to 95.00 to 15.00 to First Half of WeiO. beginning Nov 12 1906 4.00 1.50 35.00 50.0c ta.oo j i.oo 1.00 3-00 •75 1.50 10.00 35.00 35.00 3.00 to t.oo to 3.00 to 40.00 tn 10.00 10 I.oo to .50 to to t.oo to .50 to 1.00 to 8.00 to 35. CO to 15.00 10 4.00 1.50 35.00 50.00 I 3.00 4.00 1.00 3 00 •75 1.50 10.00 35.00 35,00 ORCHIDS AT ALL SEASONS WM. STUART ALLEN GO. Commission Merchants In Cut Flowers 53 WEST 28TH STREET, NEW YORK Telephone 356 Madison Square Edward C. Horan Wholesale Florist 55 WEST 28th ST. fd. \*f^ i»udiMn &,. New York TRAENDLY & SCHENCK WHOLESALE FLORISTS Famish best stock at fall prices all the year round Send for quetations on fall orderi Tel. 798.799 Madison Sq. 44 West 28th Street, New York Git) Charles Mlilang A. L.YOUNG & CO. 50 West 29th St., New York city W HO LES A LE F LORISTS Cut Flowers on Commission ^* ^TefephonratV/vtadison^quare A Reliable Place to Consign to or order from Consignments of choice cut flowers solicited. Telephone: 3860-3871 Madison Square Prompt payments. Give us a trial. In writing to Advertisers kindly mention Horticulture Novpmber 17, 190fi HORTICULTURE 537 SJoV FANCY FERNS $1-25 per lOOO ntn bnUr r-.tunrm <~-A¥ A-v «i <>« «-.- iof^»-» Discount on Larger Orders GREE.N GALAX $1.25 per lOOO 1 et us have your 5tandlnK order for Kern. NVill make price riKht all through season <^WKolesale Florists 38-40 BRODA\V*Y, . . DFTROIT, MICH. Formerl; Ul&mi Aveztae Michigan Cut Flower Exchange WM. DILGER rianager Send for Our Weekly Price List on Cut Flowers JOHN YOUNG WHOLESALE FLORIST Finest American Beauties and Carnations 5 1 West 28 St. - NEW YORK The Reliable Commission House RicbmoDd Roses and Rich FJowers of all varieties JOS. S. FENRICH now. 28th Street, New York Tel. 334-325 Madison Square EBtabltshed 1891 BOY FROM SHIP TO TEY ME ALFRED H. LANGJAHR All Choice Cut Flowers In Season 55 West 28th St, New York Telephone 3924 Madison Square. UJHyrdocI) & Co. Wholesale FloHstB FLORISTS* SUPPLIES 545 Liberty St., PITTSBURG, PA. Long Distance Phono 143S Court. FOR GOOD PRICES AND CASH RETURNS send your flowers to Phil. F. Kessler 55 West 26th Street, New York. Telephone 2921 Madison Square. REED (SL KELLER 122 West 2Sth St., New York Florists' Supplies We manufacture all our Metal Designs, Baskets. Wire Work & Novelties and Hf-^ dealers in Glassware Decorative Greens and florists* Requisites. New Crop Galax Leaves SEND ME YOUR ORDERS C. W. CALDWELL, Manager CALAX, VIRGINIA (SUCCESSOR TO BLAIR GROCERV CO.) TheKERVAN &0. 20 WEST 27th ST., NY. WHOLESALE DEALERS Fresh cut Palmello&Cycas Palm Leaves, Galax, Leu- cnihce, Ferns and Mosses. All Decoraiing Evergreen ~R0BERr77^DYSART7 Public Jfccountant and Jfuditor Simple methods of eorrect accounting especially adapted for florists' use. Books Balanced and Adjusted Merchants Bank Buildin;^' 28 STATE ST., BOSTON Telephone, Maio 58 Best Flowers Ihe Boston Market N. F. MCCARTHY & CO. »4 HAWLEY STREET BOSTON. MASS. SEND FOR PRICES Headquarters in Western New Yorl( ROSES, CARNATIONS And all kindsof Seasonable Flowers WM. F. KASTING Wholesale Commission Florist, also Dealer in Florists Supplies and Wire Designs. 382-87 ELLICOTT ST. BUFFALO, N. Y. Give us m trial. We can please you. NEW CROP BRONZE AND GREEN GALAX $i.uinr friends in particular, that I'f bii.situ'ss to as; JV. Tontlx Str-e^ot, ABOVE ARCH STEET TUankini; yuu fur vour pa.'it favors and luipintt for the continuance of the .-aiiio in the future, especiall? as we will he able with more accomnioilations and wiih a larger sicick to till your orders more promptly than heretofore. We are. Very truly yours, J. STERN * CO. 538 HORTICULTURE November 17, 1906- List of Advertisers Page Allen J. K 536 Allen Wm. Stuart C0.536 American Nursciy...54i Aschmann Godfrey.- -S^S Barenbrug, Burgers & Co 526 Barrows H.H. & Son. 525 Baudisch & Co. 5'5 Beaven, E. A 535 boadin^ton A. T.. 526-532 Boston Flonst Letter Co 533 Boston Plate and Win- dow Glass Co 543 Brcck Joseph & Sons 526 Breitmeyer's J. Son-. 533 Bndgeman's Seed Warehouse 5^6 Brockton Dahlia Farm 522 Budlong J. A.. 534 Burpee W. A. &Co..i:;6 Caldwell C. W 537 Carlton H. R. 5^2 Carrillo & Baldwin. .-525 Chicago Carnation Co. :« Child»J. Lewis 54t Cochran Mushroom &SpawnCo 5'^ Council Benj S^S Cooke G. H. 533 Cottage oaidens. -- .54* Cowee A 541 Crawshaw James .... 523 Dawson M. M 541 Dilger Wm 537 Dreer H. A 525-54* Dysart R.J 537 Eastern Nurseries. -■ 541 Eaton H. N 5»5 Edgar W W.&Co...5'5 Edwards Folding Box Co. ... 534 Eggeline Floral Co.. -52-j Elliott Wm. & Sons.. 541 Esler J G 542 Ernest W. H 54' Eyres 533 Farquhar R. & J. & Co 5-6 Fenrich J.S 537 Fiske H.E. Seed Co.. 526 Foley Mfg. Co Si3 Ford Bros 536 Fromeot H. E. 5?6 Grey T.J. & Co 5*6 GudeBros.Co .. ..533 Gurney Heatei Mfg. Co. 543 Guttman Alex. J 5:56 Hail Asso. 54a Haines J. E 522 Hammond Paint&Slug Shot Wof'S. 526 Hams S. G 532 Hartmann Hjalmar & Co. - 526 Hauswirth P. J, .. .533 Held A 525 Herbert David & Son 532 Herr A. M 533 Hews A. H. &■ Co.. ..542 Hicks & Crawbuck ..536 Hilfinger Bros 5*2 Hitchings & Co 543 HolIy-C^sile Co ....642 Horan E. C 536 Howard J. W 533 Johnson Seed Co 532 Kasting W. F 537 KervanCc, The 537 Page Kcssler, P. F 537 ICing Cons. Co 543 ICroescliell Bros 543 Lager & Hurrell 525 Laugjahr, Alfred H...537 Leuthy A. & Co 535 Lord & Burnham Co. 544 LothropW. P. 522 MandaJ-A .535 Manley Crias. H 543 Marshall W. E. ....532 Mt,Canhy N. K. 523-537 McCoiinell Alex. . 533 McKellar Charles W- 534 McKissick, W. E, ..-534 McManusJas. 536 Michell H F. Co. ...531 Michigan Cut Flower Exchange 537 Millaog Charles 536 Millang Frank 536 Miller Theo, 531 Moninger J. C. ... .543 Murdoch J. B.&Co..5i7 Murray Samuel., ... .533 Nicotine Mfg. Co. •.•54a Nieescn Leo. Co. 534 Palisades Nurseries .524 Pennock-Meehan Co. 534 Perkins St. Nurseries. 525 Peterson J . A. 523 Pierson F. R. Co 523 Pierson U Bar Co. ...544 Pittsburg Floral Ex.. 534 Poehlmann Bros Co.. 534 Pye E. H 522 Randall A, L. Co.. ..534 Rawson W. W. & C0.526 Ray nor John I 536 Rced& Keller 537 Reid Edw 534 Rcinberg Peter 534 Rhode Kland Nurser- ies . . 541 Rickards Bros. 526 Robinson H.M.& Co. Roehrs Tnlius Co. . . 525 Rolker August & Sons543 Sander & Son 525 ScollayJohnA 543 Sheridan W. F 536 Siggers Si Siggers 542 Situations & Wants. .542 Sim Wm 526 Skidelsky S. S. 533 Smith N.ahan tit Son.523 Smith W. C 523 Standard Plate Glass Co. 543 Stem J, & Co 537 Stearns A. T. Lumber Co. ..542 Sutherland Geo. A. ^ Co 5^7 Swayne Edw 523 Thorburn J.M. & Co. 526 Traendly & Schcnck.536 Vick's Jas. Sons 536 WaUhM. H 541 WatererJohn& Sons. 541 Watson G. C 526 Weathered Co 543 Weber F.C 533 Weber H. & Sons. . . .523 Welch Bros 534 | Winterson E. I'. .... .534 I Yokohama Nu^^eries.5a6 f Young A. L 536 I Young John 537 Young, Thos. Jr 535 Young & Nugent 533 I Is Your Name In The Above List? If Not, Why Not ? 9 Buyer's Directory and Ready Reference Guide READ IT Adrertlsement8 under tbis bead, one cent a word. luitials count as words. Regular advertisers In cbls Issue are also listed under this classlfloatlon without charge. Reference to List of Advertisers will Indicate the respective pages. ACCOUNTANT. R. J. Dysart, 28 SUte St., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. ADIANTUMS. Adiantum Hybridum, fine young plants, 15 for Jl, mailed; $.5 per 100. Originator's stock. .:?ertilicate of Merit S. A. F., '05. A. Ley & Bro., Laugdon, D. C. Adiantum Farleyense, 2 1-2-ln. strong stuff, for growing on, or for Fern disb, $15.00 per 100; $140.00 per 1.000. J. A. Peterson, Westwood, Cincinnati, O. AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENTS. Thos. J. Grey & Co., 32 S. Market St., Boston. For page see List of Advertlaera. Joseph Breck & Sons, 51 and 52 N. Market St., Boston. For page see 1,1st 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. James Crawshaw, 403 Plainfleld St., Provi- dence. R. 1. Asparagus Crawshawll. For page see List of Advertisers. Asparagus plumosus nanus and Sprengerl, 2 1-21U., $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. Kaatlug, 385 Elllcott St., Buffalo, N. Y. AZALEAS. W. W. Edgar Co., Waverley, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. F. W. O. Schmltz, Prince Bay, N. X. BAMBOO STAKES. Yokohama Nurseries. ^1 Barclay St., N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers, BEGONIAS. E. A. Butler & Son, Niagara Falls, N. T. Begonia Glolre De Lorraine. Begonias Glolre de Lorraine and Turnford Hall, prop.ngatcd from leaf cuttings, $15.00 100; $140.00 1000; 41n., $40.00 100. Cash. J. A. Peterson, Westwood, Cincinnati, O. BULBS AND TUBERS. ^ Josepli Breck & Sons. 4754 N. Market St., Rostnn Dutch Bulbs. For page gee List uf Advertisers. J. M. Thorburn & 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 o^ Advertisers. James Vick's Sons, Rochester, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. A. T. Boddlngton, .'?42 W. ^th St.. N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. The F. R. Pierson Co., ^ Tarrytnwn-on-Hudson. N. Y. Japan Longlflonims, Cnndldum, Narcissi, Dutch Bulbs. BULBS AND TUBERS— Continued. H. F. Michi'll Co., Philadelphia. For pago see List of Advertisers. H. E. Fiske Co., 12 & 13 Faneuil Hall Sq.. Boston. Forcing Bulbs. For page see List of Advertisers. Johnson Seed Co., 217 Market St., Phlla. High Grade Bulbs. Arthur T. Boddlngton, 342 W. 14th St., New York. Late Tulips, Dutch Hyacinths. CARNATIONS. E. H. Pye. Dpper Nyack, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. 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., Jollet, 111. For page see List of Advertisers. J. W. Howard, Somervllle, Mass. Carnation Debutante. For page see List of Advertisers. CHRYSANTHEMUMS. Nathan Smith & Son, Adrian, Mich. Chrysanthemum October Frost. For page see List of Advertisers. W. Wyman, Swampscott, Mass. Chrysanthemum Stock Plants. CONIFERS. John Waterer & Sons, Ltd., American Nursery, BagsUot, Eng. For page see List of Advertisers. Palisades Nurseries, Sparklll, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. CUT FLOWER BOXES. Folding cut flower boxes, the best made. Write for list, lioiton & 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. CYCLAMEN SEEDS. R. & J. Farquhar & Co., 6 & 7 So. Market St., Boston. ^^^ U. F. Michell Co., Philadelphia. DAHLIAS. David Herbert & Son, Ateo, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. W. P. Lothrop, Brockton Dahlia Farm, 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 Advertlsera. DRACAENAS. Dracaena termlnalls from bench, flne $25.00 100. Carl Hagenburger, West Men- tor, Ohio. FERNS. A. Leuthy & Co., Rosllndale, Masi For page ppp List of Advertisers. H. H. Barrows & Son. Whitman, Mass. Nephrolepls Whitmani. For pnue see I l«t of .^dverrlflprs. H. NTTlaton, So. Sudbury, Mass. Boston Ferns. P'or page see List of Advertisers. Wm. W. Edgar Co., Waverley. Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. J. A. Peterson, McHenry Av., Cincinnati, O. Boston Ferns. For page see List of Advertisers. WinT'cr^Smltfireist & Market Sts.. Phlla. For page see List of Advertisers. Ten.i. Conneli. West Grove. Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. Rickards Bros., 87 East 19th St., New York. Forcing Bulbs. For page see List of Advertisers. FICUS. Wm. C. Smith. 61st & Market Sts., Phlla. For page see List of Advertisers. November 17, 1906 FLORAL PHOTOGRAPHS. Floral i'liotographs. Foley's 226-228 1-2 Bowery, New York. FLORISTS' FERTILIZER. A sample 100-lb. bag of lilatchford's Plant Grower aud Laud Renovalor Fer- tilizer only li;2.75. It Is composed solely of pure rose growers' boue meal, Ditrate of soda, I'eruvlau guano, sulphate of am- monia, sulphate of potash and gypsum, In the correct proportions. For bcuches and potting plants, roses, carnations, lilies, mums, etc.. It has never been surpassed. Address The Barwell Agricultural Works, Waukegan, Ills. EstablUbed at Leicester, BnglAud In ISUO. Pulverized Manure Co.. 31 Onion Stock Yards, Chicago. Sheep Manure. Wizard Brand. FLORISTS' LETTERS. Bosion 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 cee List of Advertisers. FLORISTS' SUPPLIES. B. M. Robinson & Co.. 8-11 Province St., 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. N. F. McCarthy & Co., »4 Hawley St., Boston, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. Reed & Keller, 122 W. 25th St., New York. For page B*'e List of Advertisers. J. B. Murdoch & Co., 545 Liberty St. Pittsburg, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. J. Stern & C> , 11(28 Germantown Ave., Philadelphia. For page see List of Advertisers. FLOWERS BY TELEGRAPH. Alex. McConnell, New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Fred C. Weber, 432(5 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 Advertisers. rhos. Young, Jr., 41 W. 28th St., New -York. For page see List of Advertlsera. Byres, 11 N. Pearl St., Albany, N7~f7~ For page see List of Advertisers. George U. Cooke, Washington, D. C. For page see T.lst of Advertisers. Code BrosT^Co., 1214 F St., Washington, D. C. For pnge see List of Advertisers. Samuel Murray, 1017 Broadway, Kansas City, Mo. For page sen 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. FLOWERING PLANTS. Bandlsch & Co., Union Hill, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. FLOWER POTS. W. H. Ernest. 28th and M Sts., Washington. D. C. For page see Ll.■ Breituie.ver d bons, DetrouTlllch, " For page see List of Advertisers. George H. Cooke, Washington, D. C. F'or page see List of Advertisers. Samuel Murray, 1017 Broadway, Kansas City, Mo. For page see 1. 1st .if Ailverilsers. Gude Bros. Co., 1214 F St., Washington, D. C. For page see Ljst 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, Jacksouvllle. Fla. Telegraph or mail orders promptly filled. Long distance telephone connections. Theodore Sillier, 4832 Delmar Bvd , St. Louis, Mo. For page see List of Advertisers. LILIUM HARRISII. F. R. Plerson Co., Tarrytown-on-Hndaon, N. Y. LILY OF THE VALLEY. John Scheepers & Co., 2-6 Old Slip, N, T. Excellenta. MUSHROOM SPAWN. Cochran Mushroom *S: Spawn Co., 911 Chemical Bldg., St. Louis, Mo. For page see List of Advertisers. NICO-FUME. Ky. Tobacco Product Co., Louisville, Ky. NICOTEEN APHIS PUNK. Nicotine Mfg. Co., St. Louis, Mo. For page see Llrt of Advertisers. NURSERY STOCK. John Wati-rer & Sons, Ld.. American Nursery, Hagsiiot, England. For page see List of Advertisers. Bay State Nurseries. N. Abington, MawT For page see List of Advertiser. Cottage Gardens Co., Queens, N. T. Specimen Nursery Stock. For page see List of Advertisers. Palisades Nurseries, SparkIll,^N7~Y. For pftge see List of Advertisers. ORCHIDS. S. S. Pennnok-Mcehan Co., 1608-1618 Ludlow St., Phlla. ORCHID PLANTS, Lager & Hurrell, Snmmit, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. 540 HORTl CULTURE November 17, 1906 ORCHID PLANTS — Continued. Sander, St. Albans, England. Importers, Exporters, Growers, Hybridists. tor page see List of Advertisers. Julius Eoehrs Co., Kutherford, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. Carrillo & Baldwin, Secaucus, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. A Held, 11-19 William St., New York. Orchids for Spring Delivery. For page see List of Advertisers. SEEDS — Continued. A. T. Boddlngton, 342 W. 14tli St., N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. H. F. Michell Co., 1017 Market St. Philadelpbia, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. J A. Maiida, 191 Valley Road. W. Orange, N. J. Orchids for Beginners. For page see List of Advertisers. . PALMS. A. Leuthy & Co., Roslindale, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. PANDANUS. J. A. Peterson, McHenry Av., Cincinnati, O. Pandanus Veltchll. For page see List of Advertisers. PATENTS. Slggers 4 SIggers, Washington, D. C. For page see List of Advertisers. PEONIES. Edward Swayne, West Chester, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. Fine collection of Best Peonies. Com- Blete Peony and Phlox Manuals, 25 cents each. C. S. Harrison's Select Nursery, York, Nebr. PHOENIX ROEBELINI. John Lewis Childs. Floral Park, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. POT HANGERS. Pot hangers, Kramer's ?1 doz. by exp., *1.2.=i by malL I. N. Kramer & Son, Cedar Rapids, la. PRIMULAS. Bandlsch & Co., Onion Hill, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. Primula Obc. Grandlflora. 2-ln. pots $3.00 per 100. Edward Allen, Plalnfleld. Conn. PRIVET. Valley Farms Nursery Co., Brookfleld Centre, Mass. RHODODENDRONS. John Waterer & Sons, Ltd., American Nursery, Bagshot, Eng. For page see List cf Advertisers. ROSES. M. H. Walsh, Woods Hole, Mass. Hardv Boses, H. T. Roses and Ramblers. For page see List o^ Advertisers. E."H. Pye, Upper Nyack, N. Y. For page oce List of Advertisers. Ben]. Connell, West Grove, Pa. Crimson Ramblers. For page see List of Advertisers. F. W. O. Schmitz. Prince Bay, N. Y. Baby Ramblers^ American Beauties, 2-ln., $55.00; 3-ln., $8.00 1000. Cash. J. Henry Bartram, Landsdowne, Pa. Roses.^Baby RamblerT the strongest dor- mant stock In the country, $25.00 per 100; 2 1-2 In. pot plants, $7.00 per 100. $65.00 per 10(X). Brown Bros. Co., Rochester, N. Y. SEEDS. T. J. Grey & Co., 32 So. Market St. Boston. Mass. For pace see List of AdvertlsorSj Joseph Breck & Sons, El and 52 N. Market St., Boston, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. R. & J. Farquhar & Co., Boston, Mass. Grass Seed Mixtures. For page see List of Advertisers. James Vlck's Sons, Rochester, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. W. W. Bawson & Co., 5 Union St., Boston. True Irish Shamrock Seed. For page see List of Advertisers. Iljalmar Hartmann & Co., 12 Stormgade, Copenhagen, Denmark. Cauliflower and Cabbage Seed. 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. Pandanus Utills Seeds. For page see List of -Advertisers. G. C. Watson, Dobson Bldg., Phlla. Grass Seeds. For page see List of Advertisers. H. E. FIske Seed Co., 12 and 13 Faneuil Hall Sq., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. Rlckards Bros., 37 East 19th St. New York. Giant Cyclamen Seeds. 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. WILD SMILAX. E. A. Beaven, Evergreen, Ala. Southern Smllax. For page see List of Advertisers. SMILAX PLANTS. Kllboorn, Clinton, N. Y. SPHAGNUM MOSS. Live Sphagnum moss, orchid peat and orchid baskets always on hand. Lager & Hurrell, Summit, N. J. Fresh, clean, 5 bbl. bale7 $1725 ;T bales, $2.25; 5 bales, $5.00; 10 bales, $9.50. Cash. H. R. Akers, Chatsworth, N. J. STEAM TRAP. E. HIppard, Yonngstown, O. 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. U-Bar Co., 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. John A. Scollay, 73-75 Myrtle Ave., 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 StTTChlcago. For page see List of Advertisers. J. C. Monlnger Co., 421 Hawthorne Ave.. Chicago. The Chicago Litter. VIOLETS. II. R. Carlton. Willonghby, 0. Violet, Gov. Herrick. For page see List of Advertisers. WIREWORK. Reed & Keller, 122 W. 25th St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Wlrework. Write for ouir catSTogoi. Holton & Hnnkel Co., Milwaukee, Wis. WHOLESALE FLORISTS. Boston. N. F. McCarthy & Co., 84 HawJey 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. For page see List of Advertisers. Welch Bros., 226 Devonshire St., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. Buffalo. Wm. F. Kasting, 383-87 Eillcott St., Buf- falo, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Chicago. J. A. Budlong, 37 Randolph St., Chicago. For page see List of Advertisers. 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. Detroit. Michigan Cut Flower Exchange, 38 & 40 Miami Av. Wm. Dliger, 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. 2«th 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 W7~28th St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Alex. J. Cuttman, 43 West 28th St. For page see List of Advertisers. E. C. Horan, n5 West 28th St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Philip F. 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 oi Advertisers. Chas Mlllang, 50 West 29th St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Frank Mlllang, 55-57 W. 26th St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers- John I. Raynol%"49^w; 28th StTT New York. For page see List of Advertisers. W. F. Sherldan739~W. 28th St7, New York. For page see List of Advertisers. triiondIy~& 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. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. John Young, 51 W. 28th St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. W. E. McKlsslck, 1221 Filbert St., Phila- delphia, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. Leo Niessen Co., 1217 Arch St., Phila- delphia, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. The S^ S^ PennoclTMeehan CoT^ ^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., B45 Liberty St., Pittsburg, Pa, For page see List of Advertisers. rittshurg Florists' Exchange, 228 Diamond St.. Pittsburg, Pa. For page see- Til.st of .Advertisers. November 17, 1906 HORTICULTURE 641 AT AII^TIrtM Every Tuesday and ^^ ■ ^^\^\^ ■ I^^IH Friday at Noon... Hardy Dwarf and Boxwood, day Tree Roses, also Conifers, Hydrangeas, Magnolias, Peonies, Bulbs, etc. W. ELLIOTT & SONS, 201 Fulton St., N. Y. New Offers in Tliis Issue. ANNOUNCEMENT. Q. C. WatBon, 9th & Market Sts., Phlla. For page sec List of Advertisers. CARNATION IMPERIAL AND PINK IMPERIAL. JobD B. Baines, Bethlehem, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. CHRYSANTHEMUMS. EggeHng Floral Co., 1653 S. Grand Aye., St Louis, Mo. For page see List of Advertisers. GLASS. Standard Plate Glass Co., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. HOT WATER CIRCULATOR. Holly-Castle Co., 170 Summer St., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. HYACINTHS, TULIPS. LILIUM LONGIFLORUM. The F. R. I'ierson Co., Tarrytowu on-Hud- son, N. Y. F«r pi^ge see List of Advertisers. LATE FLOWERING TULIPS: LILIUM MULTIFLORUM: DUTCH ROMAN HYACINTHS. A. T. Boddington. 342 W. 14th St., N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. MUSHROOM SPAWN. R. & J. Farquhar & Co.. 0 & 7 S. Market St., Bostou. For page see List of Advertisers. NARCISSI. JobDson Seed Co., Philadelphia. For page see List of Advertisers. PRIZE WINNING CARNATIONS. Chicago Carnation' Co., Jollet, 111. For page see List of Advertisers. RETAIL FLORISTS. P. J. Hauswirth (teniiiorar.v address) 13 Congress St., Chicago. For page see List of Advertisers. SPIRAEA. J. M. Thorburn & Co., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. SURPLUS BULBS. \V. B. Marshall & Co.. 146 W. 23rd St., New York. F»r page see List of Advertisers. TULIPS, NARCISSUS, HYACINTHS. S. G. Harris. Tarrylown. N. Y. For jja^e see List nf A'l\ .-[tisers. WHOLESALE FLORISTS. A. li. Randall Co.. 19 21 Randolph St., Chicago. For page see List of Advertisers. WHOLESALE FLORISTS. E. F. Winterson Co., 45-49 Wabash Ave., Chicago. For page see List of Ad\ertisers. WHOLESALE FLORISTS. Poeh luann Bros. Co., 35 Randolph St., Chicago. For psge see List of Advertisers. John Waterer & Sons, kd^ AMERICAN NURSERY BACSHOT, ENGLAND have the finest s'ock of recognized Hardy Rhododendrons, Azaleas, An- dromedas, high class Evergreens and specimen Conifers. Ash for special list Of plants grown for the American trade. John Waterer & Sons are the great exhibitors of Rhododendrons Ir London. COMPLETE STOCK OF Fine, Strong Herbaceous Plants ORDER NOW CACTCDM MIIDQrDIFQ M. M. DAWSON, Manager CAOICnn HUnOklllCO Jamaica Plam, Mass. 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 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 reque5t. M. H. WALSH ROSE SPECiAiiST WOODS HOLE, MASS. As Lease of Land Expires Next Spring Stocl( Must be Sold at Sacrifice Prices. All first qualitv. bushy. Per lowi Berberls Thunbergil, 18 to 24 in. «40 00 24 to 30 in. 50 00 Deutzla Gracilis, li; to 18 in 35 On Llgustrum Ibota, 1 8 to 24 in 28 00 " " 2 to 3 ft 35 00 Splrea Van Houttei, 3;4 to4 ft.. 45 00 Kerrla Japonica fl. pi., 3 ft. 45 00 Rhodotvpus Kerrioides, 2 to 3 ft.. 50 00 Viburnum Tomentosum.lHto 24 in. 50 Oo " 2>^ to 3 ft. 75 00 » " 3'/i to 4 ft. 100 0(t .\nd 60.000 other shrubs. Write for iiartieiil;irs and prices to THE RHODE ISLAND NURSERIES, NEWPORT, R. I. PHOENIX ROEBEUNI BEAUTIFUL. GRACEFUL. USEFUL Kai li lo loo 7-inch POT PLANTS. $4.00 $3S.OO $300.00 4-inch ■• ■■ 1.00 9.00 80.00 WELL ROOTED SEEDUNGS lOO lOOO I0,000 4 to 5-inch HIGH. . . »5.00 $40.00 $300.00 THE CHRYSANTHEMUM, by | Arthur Herrington. The most com- plete and practical book on the cul- tivation of the chrysanthemum pub- i lished for Americans. Illustrated. Price 50c. postpaid. Horticulture Pub. Co.. 11 Hamilton Place, Boston. JOHN LEWIS CHILDS Floral Park, - - New York SPECIMEF NURSERY STOCK Deciduoui Tree* and Shrubs. F-vergreen*. Rhododendront, Az&leaa, over one hundred <100' acres of the choicest varieties. SEND FOR FRIcK 1 IST COTTAGE GARDENS CO. Queens, Lone Island, - Ne 542 HORTICULTURE November 17, 1906 It's Pushing the Hot Water Around All Right for the wise growers who installed it this season. Don't you wish it was doing it for you these cold nights? TH E Holly-Castle Co. Circulator ITOSummer St , Boston :ii:MiJj:MJiin^ii!i!i THE ORIGINAL ANDCENUINE NICOTINE FUMIGANT STRON^EST;^DMosTlyN|FORM PPICE 60C /, \ ■ «-..,™,^.^. ^j^/ \^\*6.50Pt« ".*^, \^ CASE or ""^^ y .> \Z en X F -^ P£0 BOX OF 12 LONG SHEETS^ -■ NIKOTEEN FORSPRAV<.|N&"OR-VAPORIZINC DDICE$I50 /■^"___^'\ SI3°o CEO PER PINT y vllr' ^ CASE OF lO BOTTLE -v/ PINT BOTTLES, NICOTINE Mf(i:Co.St.Louis Mo Scad othtr business direct to Washington. Saves time a id insures better service. Personal auenttin guaranteed. Twenty-five ycirs' active service. SPECIALTY: "Working on the Failures of Others." SIGGERS & SIGGERS ■•-TF-NT L.WVVbf;'; Box 9. National Union Buildini; Washington. D. C. [Holds Class Firmly >ee tho Point ^i" PEERLfSS I Glaxlne FolntI ve tbebe«t. No rUbti or l=ru. Box of 1 I.OOO poiau 76 «u. po«tp&lCe« IMI'RcjVKD Greenhouse Boiler, 35 Erie St., CHICAGO. I P.nlkrs made of Steel lioilor I'LUe; shell, flrehox sheets and heads of steel; water spnfe all aronnd front, sides and back. Write for Informntion. CYPRESS SASH BARS feet or long'ei HOT BED SASH PECKY CYPRESS BENCH LUMBER GREENHOUSES ERECTED AND EQUIPPED COMPLETE IF DESIRED Write for Circular "D" and Prices The A. T. STEARXS LUMBER CO. NEPONSET, BOSTON, MASS. STANDARD FLOWER POTS Packed in small crates, easy 10 handle. Price per crate Pnce per crate 1500310. potsincrate$4 88 i?o 7 in. pots in crate$4.3o 150093^ '* " 5.35 608 " " 3.00 150033^ *' e.oo HAND MADE 1000 3 8003H 48 9 in. pots in crate $3.60 " 5.80 43 10 " " 4.8* 24 II " " 3.60 500* " 4.50 34 12 " " 4.80 3205 4.51 I? 14 *' " 4.80 1446 " .16 6 16 " " 4.50 Seed pans, same price as pots. Send for price list of Cylinders for Cut flowers. Hanging Bastcets. Lawn V'ases. etc. Ten percent, on for. asn wttii ord^-r. address HUfinjTer Brns.,Pottery,Fort Edward. N.Y. August Rolkeri Sons, Agtt., 31 Barclay St., N. (. City. NOW IS THE TIME TO INSURE YOUR GLASS AGAINST DAMAGE BY HAIL. For particulars address John O. Eater, Smdillm RIvmr, M. J. Have You Read the Advertisements this Week? November 17, 1906 H O RTl CULTU RE, 543 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 WEATHERED COMPANY BOX 789, NEW YORK GREENHOUSE BUILDING AND HEATING Send for Catalogue K TOPUWAPOIA. PLY. BOSTON PLATE & WINDOW GLASS CO. GREENHOUSE 6LASS German and American '.61 to 287 i St., BOSTON 20-22 Canal St. AND PERHAPS YOU CANT AFFORD TO BUY A CHEAP HOUSE simply because a cheap house never can lie cheap. '1 here are ways of cheapening a house, and still in no way impairing its endurance — its growing powers — we understand those ways — but a planing mill — a carpenter surely doesn't — Buy of the firm who understands — and besides, you'll have pleasant dealing. HITCHINGS AND CO. GREENHOUSE DESIGNERS AND BUILDERS. Manufacturers of Heotinii and \ rDlilallod Apparaluv. 1170 Broadway, NEW YORK. f 1 AND4 The I'reniier Id^a. The Practical Side Of a Greenhouse is the one ihat should interest you. It's the one that we study most anyway. Premiers are the most practical houses made because they are durable, portable and convenient. Besides that they only cost one third the usual amount. Send for catalog No. G-48. THE CHAS. H. MANLEY CO , Inc., ST. JOHNS. MICH. f; ForHeating any Description of Building by Steam or hot water NEW YORK OFFICE IN RFTM AVE ■ . /.♦ FRANKLIN! ST BOSTON noSTON OFKTIR HKMOVKD TO 1519.2(10 FKANKT.IN PT.. COR PFART, STANDARD PLATE CLASS CO. — Manufacturers, Importers and Jobbers .... AMERICAN AND FRENCH OREENHOUSE GLASS | 26=30 Sudbury Street 61-63 Portland Street BOSTON, MASS. GREENHOUSE CONSTRJiCTION LUMBER John C. rioninger Co. 117 E. Blackhawk St., CHICAGO SEND FOR CATALOGUE OF SCOLLAY HOT WATER ana STEAM BOILERS JOHN A. SCOLLAY 73 and 75 Myrtle Arenne BOROUGH OF BROOKUN, N. IT. OITr 544 HORTICULTURE. November 17, 190i> Clipping from " Florist Review. Lordi Burnnaiii GO. Greenhouse Designers and Manufacturers. THE VITAL POINT. So many riorists lose sight of the point that it's not what a house costs now — but the tremendous reduction in future repair costs and almost unlimited life of the Iron Frame Construction that counts. A construction that is absolutely self sustaining, and in no way depends on the endurance of any wooden members. When any wooden part does decay, it weakens only that immediate spot and affects no other part of the house. Re- pairs are an easy matter. 1133 Broadway, corner 26th St., new york. BOSTON HKArVC II. HI9 IrnraonI Huildlnd. Get film hold of that phrase — " con- stant outlay for repairs." It means the difference between the long headed man and the short sighted one. Send for Iron Frame Circular. U-BAR 'OUR greenhouse can only be as long lived as the life of the eave — the point where the ordinary house first rots out because the condensation gets into the joints — the very point where greatest strength is required — the really vital spot in the entire construction. The U-Bar house has no eave joint — no gutters and plates and because a curved surface is always stronger than an angle (unless heavily braced) the curved eave makes the most rigid house — not only the most rigid but an entire freedom from joints to decay, gutters or plates to cast shade. Send for our new catalog. Pierson U=Bar Company, Designers and Builders U=Bar Qreen= houses, A-Ietropolitan Building, Fourth Avenue and 23rd Street, New York. First Prize Group at Lenox, Mass. By F. Heeremans. ^ they flORlST:FUNrM4Af, '£ Garden £i Gq/ro//, Ma53. cji/djcr/pt/on, HOO^ 546 H O R T 1 C U L T U R E, November 24, 1906 iVIanager, III. r CHICAGO CARNATION CO., '^ ^ Vo^ilJ! STILL RETAIN THEIR SUPREHACY AS CARNATION QROWERS 15 entries at ChlCOgOWOn us 15 first prizes. Our stock is healthy and the cuun s XV, 11 be well rooted. January delivery on;— Red Riding Hood (Scarlet) $12.00 per 100 $100.00 per 1000 Aristocrat (Briglnt Cerise) $12.00 per 100 $100.00 per 1000 ■ White Perfection 6.00 " " 50.00 " " Rose Pinl< Enchantress 7.00 60.00 I AND MANY OTHERS. SEND FOR UST. CHRYSANTHEMUMS STOCK PLANTS Wil- WHITE " i Early— George S. Kalb, Polly Rose, ;iowbrook. Mid-Season— Miss Minnie Wauamaker, lVfiry,"Mrs. Bi. Robinson, NMveus, Queen, A'.Iee Brvon, Eureka. Late — Mrs. McArthur, Timothy Eaton, W. H. Chadwiek. PINK Early — Glory of the Pacific. Mid-Season — Pink Ivory, J Adela, Mrs. Perrin. Ethelyn, four. Wm. H. Duckham, Dr. Marlon Newell. K. Shaw, A. J. Bal- Enguehard, Late — Maud Dean, Lavender Queen, The Harriott. YELLOW Earlv — Monrovia. Mid-Season— G. Pitcher, Col. D. Apple- ton, Golden Gate. Late— Major BonnaHon, Mrs. Trenor L. Park, H. W. Relman. RED Cullingfordll, Matchless. BRONZE Kate Broomhead, Mrs. Duckham. Guaranteed to be strong, healthy plants, ?1.00 per doz., $6.00 per 100. A, N. PIERSON - Cromwell, Conn. WE WANT TO RID OF THESE STOCK 'MUMS Merely to get the .sij^lc As an Inducement we will slaughter 5000 at these Rates Polly Rose, Merstham Yellow. Rob- inson. Appleton, Dnckham, Engue- hard, Nellie Pockett, Leila Filklns, Bonaffon white and yellow, Maud Dean, Yellow Eaton $3 per 100; $20 per 1000 Undivided Stools. No less than 50 at 100 rate, or 250 at 1000 rate. NOVELTIES: Alice Byron. Clem. Touset, Jeanne Nonin, Roi dltalie $5 per 100. Stock Limited. Order Quick. 9 CASH. HARLOWARDEN CRFENHOUSES,Greenport, N.Y. ^ ABELLE NEW PINK CARNATION FOR 1907 COLOR— A pccular shade of lovelv pink, with a faint yellowish cast; several shades lighter than the Lawson Unl.ke most Pinks, the briehtest sun does nn "li"",!*'' J"'"' , »'f^— 3 «> *.'"'="" '" diameter when established ODOR - Pleasing, but not strone. STEMS— Invariably strong, but always uraceful, raneinK from rj to ?o inches during the season. HABIT, etc. - A ver>- quick, a- tive grower, making specimen plants in a short time, even from late cuttings. On account of its rapid growth, requires support! .g ven-s-vin after benchinc Gets away rapidly, blooms early and gives long steins right from the start PRODUCTIVE'^ ESS — Prodigious is the best word we know of to use here. It is the most incessant bloomer early and late, we have ever lown. Stock Limited. Delivery January Sth to lOttl and later. Price $12.00 per 100, $100.00 per lOOO The H. WEBER & SONS CO., Oakland, Md. DON'T Be Afraid To Invent In ^^ ■ ROSE PINK ENCHANTRESS CeraniUtTIS It IS both free liiid ''f ui' Price $7.00 per 100 Delivery Januar>' and later. Ciicular. S. S. SKIDELSKY I fiiirc moiicv-maker. $60 per 1000 Write for Descriptive ^ 4 No. 24th Street, Philadelphia Rooted Cuttings in any quantity after Nov. 15, at moderate prices Send for price list. ALBERT M. HERR, Lancaster, Pa. Mention Horticulture when you write WCBMOND ROSE z'4 in. $ii.oo $100.00 KAISERIN " " 4.00 35.00 VARIEGATED LAWSON R.C. 6 00 50 00 ENCHANTRESS 3.00 25.00 QUEEN and LAWSON 2.00 18.00 E. H. PYE, FLORIST =.-.^«« ^=.UPPER NVACK, N. V. DAHLIAS. rietics in any quantity*, deli Now is the time to place your order for bulbs which will insure you getting named va- ery to he made this fall GOVERNOR HERRtCK Orieiuated and introduced by i«. R. CARLTON, Wllloughby. O. i^< We have the following stock m the finest condition to \'pVant.4nd now is the time to plant: a\jf ifltch at$».Qftperdoz., $toper loo and $75 per 4^:- --ihS^" ■' 12 ■■ lOO ■■ 75 ■■ *&: ^^^It ^ill pa^^you. Try it. Order at once. rooo 1000 s^ or early spring. DAVID HERBERT & SON, SucMssors 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 pries list. W. p. LOTHROP, Prop., East Bridgewater, Mass. NEW PINK VARIEGATED CARNATION This novelty has been e.vhibited extensively and has received 10 Certificates of Merit and several Diplomas. It is a free and continuous bloomer and always comes in long stem-;. PINK IMPERIAL This is of a pleasing; pink color, and cannot fail to become a favorite with every grower. It is a sport from Imperial, and h.is all the good qualities of that variety: its color is magnificent. These two varieties are my own origination Prices: Select.^d cuttmcs. delivery commencing in December, igo'i. $2 SO perdoz. , $1 2.00 per 1 00. $ I 00.00 per 1000 SO it 100 rates, 250 at lOOO rates. 5 discount for cash with order. PLACE YOUR ORDER AT ONCE JOHN E. HAINES, Bethlehem, Pa. When writing please mention Horticulture. 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 : ROSE SPECiAtiST WOODS HOLE, MASS. ROOTED CUTTINGS OF Kaiserin, President Carnot and La Detroit StronpT. healthy, well-rooted cuttings, ready Dec. Ist; price $2..">n per hundred or $20.fxi per thousand. Try our stron?. healthy, western grown wood from the best corn soil in Illinois. BASSETT k WASHBURN HINSDALE, ILLS. ARTHUR COWEE GLADIOLUS SPECIALIST Meadowvale Farm JBEJKllvI^V, Pf. 'V. ISk HAS UNDER CULTIVATION OVER lOO ACRES COMPRISING "^""^ "■^'» The Best Mixtures, Collections and Named Varieties i"""^ Existence.* Write for 1906 Catalog GHRYSANTHEMUMS1 C. I'ousel and Nonin. llie money makers as we liave found them. $i.oo per doz.; $7.oo per roo. $6o.oo per looo. P.icifi:. Eslell, Wiliowbrook, Halliday, Kalb .-in L. Harriet, 6oc per dot.; $4.00 per 100; "'eggeling floral company 1 Pa^^^iast_0*5 i-ady*rtUens^**V<»y will treat yoti rigHt. 1 653 S. Grand Ave., St. Louis, Mo. \i.- TO BUYERS November 24, 1906 HORTICULTURE •547 * CCAC^IVIADI C Dill D CXO^I/^ we can attention to a few leading varle- I OEMOVi/i«MDL.C OsJlmO O I WV^rV ties of which we have good stocks. i i c c c c c Fine Forcing Stock or for Bedding, which we can supply as long as unsold as follows : NARCISSUS p«. 1000 Golden Spur (the favorite single yellow) J18.00 Grandee (Maxlmus) Horsfleldi Prlnceps (large Irish single trum- pet daffodil) SlDgle Von Sion, very early — much earlier than Trumpet Major Trumpet Major, French-grown, forces extra early Double Von Slon, extra sized hulbs Double Von Sion, mammoth double-nosed or top-root Incomparable fl. pi. Incomparable Stella Poetlcus (Pheasant's Eye) I*oetIcus Ornatus Orange Phoenix Giant Campemell Jonquil losus Double Jonquil Bicolor Victoria Ragu- 10.00 16.00 7.00 11.00 12.0* 12.00 20.00 9.00 5.50 4.50 7.00 11.00 8.00 8.00 25.00 8.00 20.00 10.00 DIKLVTRA SPECTABIUS, stronj (lumps, $8.00 per 100. CUOCLS, large sized bulbs In finest named varieties — David RIzzIo, La Majestucuse, Mont Blanc, Prince Al- bert, Sir Waiter Scott, etc., $5.00 per liXX); Separate Colors — blue, white, vellow and striped, $3.00 per 1000. Per 1000. Allium NeapolltaDum c-m, $3.00 per 100. $25.00 per 1000. LILIUM LONCIFLORUM bulbs, case 7-9 in. $15.00 Per 100. iiaroness van Tuyll and Mme. Van der Hoop 2.25 Czar Peter 2.50 FINE NAMED, such as Aibcrtlne, Ger- trude, Grand Blanche, Robt. Stelger, Mme. Van der Hoop, L'innoceuce, Baron van Tuyll (pink) Marie, Blocks- berg, Bouquet Tendre, Flevo, Garrick, Bouquet Uoyal, La VIrglnlte, Prince of Orange, etc., our selection of varieties Anemones, §lngle $4.(X) per 100, $30.00 per 1000. Chionodoxa Luclllae Where special varieties are wanted, Grape Hyacinths, blue write for price. Grape Hyacinths, white \VHITE ROMANS, selected bulbs. 13-15 Spunlsh Iris, mixed ' — - Double Ranuncuhia, French houhle Kanunculus, Persian Double Ranunculus, Turban S.lila Campanulata cerulea Snowdrops, Single and Giant Sparaxis lilas mixed -.., — — - .~- 15.00 Oxalls, Bermuda Buttercup of great merit - ■' _.- . $3.00 per 100, Barri Conspicuus Silver Phoenix Mrs. Langtry Orientalls (Chinese Sacred Lily), bundle of 4 baskets (120 bulbs) for $4.80. HYACINTHS MINIATCRE, OR DUTCH ROMANS, fine for pans or for cutting, can also be used very satisfactorily for bedding; very cheap and very profitable. Per 100. Grand Maitre. Gigantea, Gertrude, King of the Blues, and La Peyrouse $1.75 For other varieties, see our wholesale list, which will be sent on application 9 17.00 Japan-grown, 9-10 In. of 200 for Japan-grown, Multiflorum, bulbs, case of 300 for Japan-grown, Multiflorum, 9-10 In. bulb.s. case of 200 for Japan-grown Giganteum, 8-10 in. bulbs, case of 225 for 22.50 Freesla refracta alba, finest Bermuda bulbs. $7.50 per 1000. Lily of the Valley. Just arrived. Our finest Perfection grade for earliest forcing. Immediate delivery, case of 2.000 pips for $2S.0O. Gladiolus Colvilll alba "The Bride," $7.50 per 1000. Glafliolns Colvilll rubra. $6.50 per 1000. ASTIL,BE. OR SPIREA. Ready for de- livery. Gladstone, $8.00 per 100: As- tilboides florlbunda and Japonioa. $5.00 per 100; Compacta multiflora, $6.00 per 100. TULIPS Cottage Maid Kelzerskroon (Grand Due) La Relne Prince of Austria Biiards. mixed Darwins. mixed Golden Crown Parrots, named Count of Leicester Duke of York Gloria Soils Ladv Grandlson Murillo Peony Red Rose Blanche $5.00 4.00 6. .TO 3.50 6.50 2.50 3.50 4.00 5.00 3.50 6.00 3.50 2.50 6.00 $9.00 17.00 8.50 24.00 7.00 10.00 7.50 12.00 9.00 9.00 12.00 12.00 19.00 10.00 8.00 9 9 9 9 I 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 iF. R. PIERSON CO., Tarrytown-on-Hudson, NEW YORK. | A "BREAD Ml BUTTER" CARNATION Cutting one third more than Fair Maid now in the same house. Tested four years. Debutante is the name. You can't find a better carnation. Rooted Cuttings ready for delivery after January i, 1907. $10.00 per 100. $95.00 per 1000. ■ All Clean Slock. Order Now. I J. W. HOWARD, Somerville, Mass. • • I [An Anything of Value to the profession CAN BK 50LD through advertising in Horticulture We Need Room We offer good plants ai reasonable prices DIQITALiS gloxini^norae... 60c. per 100 VINCA, mixed, (ro-c white with redeye, pure while) 2}i in. pols, $2.00 per 100 PRIMULA obc. gr. fl., mixed, jH in 250 per '"0 BAUDISCH & CO. Union Hill, New Jersey Look through the Buyers' Directory and Ready Reference Guide. You will find some good offers there also. peonTes $6.00 to $10.00 per 100 EDWARD SWAYNE WEST CHESTER PA. JgF'Some giue you quality, some give quan- tity, I glue you both '. FICUS 4=inch, 22 l=2c.; 6-iiich 40c.; Stock Plants, 60c. and 75c. FERNS Bostons, 4=inch, 12 l-2c.; Pans, $1.00, $1.50 and $2.00. PLUMOSUS 3-inch, 5c.; 5 and 6=inch, 10c. William C. Smith 6lst and Market St. PHILADELPHIA, PA. ^S- No C. 0. D s. Satisfactory references required, or the cash, fine off if remittance accompanies order. ASPARAGUS CRAWSHAWII A beautiful asparagus. SUPERIOR TO ALL OTHERS In manj respects. .Seedlings $3.00 per 100, $25.00 per looo.. Transplanted Seedlings, $5.00 per lCjC|^ $40.00 per 1000. SAMPLE IOC. 1 JAMES CRAWSHAW! 403 Plainfield St. PROVIDENCE, R. I. Order THE DAHLIA, by L. K. Re* cock. Price 30c. postpaid, from Hof^l- cu I tu re Pu b. Co., 11 Hamilton Plaj Boston. ■--l^.x-^-:^-^'::.^'^ 548 HORTICULTURE November 24, 1906 At Public Auction Friday, November 30tH, at 2 p.m. Greenhouses and Appurtenances, a list of which follows, be- longins; to the late WM. A. BOCK, on the premises, 2394 Massachusetts Ave., No. Cambridge, by order of the Rev. Henry BIrkner, guardian for the legatee. NO. 1 HOUSE. 156x24 feet, 8x12 glass. 1050 feet NO. 6 HOUSE. 70x12 feet, 9x14 glass. 500 feet cast iron pipe, 4 inches. 500 feet wrought wrought iron pipe, 2 inches. Valves, fittings, iron pipe 2 inches. Valves, fittings, also water also water pipes. Ventilating apparatus, pipes. Ventilating apparatus. NO. 2 HOUSE. 80x20 feet, 8x12 glass. 900 feet 2- NO- 7 HOUSE. 80x12 feet, 9x12 glass. 450 feet inch wrought iron pipe. Valves, fittings, also wrough iron pipe, 3 to 4 inches. Valves, water pipes. Ventilation apparatus. fittings, also water pipes. Ventilating ap- NO. 3 HOUSE. 80x20 feet. 16x24 glass. 800 feet paratus wrought iron pipe, 2 to 3 inches. Valves. fittings, also water pipes. Ventilating ap- NO. 3 HOUSE. 80x12 (sash house). 375 feet paratus. wrought iron pipe, 2 to 3 inches. Valves, NO. 4 HOUSE. 70x20 feet, 9x14 glass. 800 feet fittings, also water pipes. Ventilating ap- wrought iron pipe. 3 inches. Valves, fittings. oaratus. also water pipes. Ventilating apparatus. NO. 5 HOUSE. 80x28 feet, 16x24 glass. 1125 feet NO. 9 HOUSE. 160x28 feet, 16x24 glass. 1800 feet wrought iron pipe, 2 to 2(2 inches. Valves, wrought iron pipe, 2 to 3 inches. Valves, fittings, also water pipes. Ventilating ap- fittings, also water pipes. Ventilating ap- paratus, paratus. Np il^OJIDTllV 0 ttn Horticultural Auctioneers . r. MCuAnlnf « UU., 84 Hawley St., BOSTON OUR. ANNIVERSARY NUMBER Recognized as the Best Horticultural Pub- lication of the Year will be Issued on DECEMBER 8 Special Circtxlation and Superb Colored Plate but advertising^ rates tKe same as for ordinary Issues. BOOKING ADVERTISING SPACE NOW. PLEASE ORDER EARLY ■■ November 24, 1906 HORTICULTURE, FORCING STOCK ot EXCELLENT QUALITY New Importations Just Arrlvetl Ik. Rhododendrons— Lcadiiif; varieties suitable for forcing such as Caractacus, Everestianum, Hendersoni, Kate Waterer, Michael Waterer, Mme. Wagner, Mme. Carvalho, Mrs. Fitzgerald, Prince Camille de Rohan, William Austin, etc., etc. Finely shaped plants with 12 buds and upwards, $i.oo each; $ll.oo per dozen, $90.00 per 100. Azalea nollis— Elegant busby plants, 15 inches high, well set with buds, fine for early forcing, $4.50 per dozen, $35.00 per 100. Lilacs Pot Grown— Charles X and narle Legraye— C.ood shapedjplants well set with buds, $6.00 per dozen, $45.00 per 100. ^ Indian Azaleas — To close out we are still offering at import prices a full assortment of standard varieties. C 10 to 12 inch Crowns, $4.50 per dozen, $35.00 per 100 12 " 14 " " 6.00 " " 45.00 •' " 14 " 16 " " 7.00 " " 55.00 " " jLarger sizes at $1.00, $2.00, $2.50 and $3.00 each HENRY A. DREER 714 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, Penna We have stiU a few thousand Azaleas to offer in leading varieli- s, early and late sorts, from $25,00 per 100 up to $2.50 each. Also a fine loi of PallllA in all sizes, such as Kentlas, Arecas, Latanias, Phoenix and Cocos. Also Pandanus Veitchll and utilis, Crotons. Dracaenas, Nepenthes, Aralias, Araucarlas, Aspidistras, as well as a fine lot of Ferns suitable t r d shes, in lead n^ varieiies, and Cibotium Schledei from $(.ooto$3 ooeach. Wholesale Price List on application. A. LEUTHY & CO.. Importers and Exporters, Growers and Dealers, PerkinH St. Nur8t?ries, Koalinclale. BOSTON, MASS. ARAUGARIAS A SPECIALTY. 6000 of the choicest on hand at the following lowest cash prices: Excelsa, sM-in. pots, 3-4 iiers, lo to 14 in. high, 50 to Do cts., 6-in. pot^, 4-6 tiers, 16 lo 23 in. high,$ -75, $» 00 to $1.25 each, Compacta Robusta, veiy fine, 6-7 in. pots, $1.35, $1.50, $1.75, $2.00 each. Glauca, 6-7 in., $1.00, $1.25, $1.50 each. Kentia Forsteriajaa aad Belmoreana, 6 in , 30 to 40 in high, 4 years old, $i.oij, $1.25 to $1.50; made up, $2.00 each. GODFREY ASCHMANN, 1012 OBtario St.. Philadelphia. Look through the Buyers' Directory and Ready Reference Guide. You will find some good offers there also. nRHHin^^orSPRINGDELIVERY UIIUIIIUO MARCH, APRIL, .ind MAY VANDA CdRULEA and DENDROBIUM WAROIANUM LOWII We quote onces per i<.k> plants CyPRIPEDIUM CAUOSUM Wc shM have one shipment of 5,ooci Plants. Fordeliverv June or July. We shall have the rare lANDA SAND ERIANA an<) 2-ycar old Crimson Rambler, 3 to \-\\.: several canes. Sis per 100. r),()(M> Vinca maj. var. Fine Stock, for 4-in., $5 00 per HH): 2 1-2-in.. $2 50 per 100. Sfl.iKM) Shrubs. Vines, Ampelopsis. Veitchii, Honey- suckles, Clematis, Wistarias, Cannas, etc., that must be sold. List Fr-ee. BEN J. CON NELL, Florist, West Grove, Pa. Boston Forns, Fine Plants 5-in. pots 35c. 6-ln. pots 50c. 7-in. pots 65c. Immediate delivery. Cash with order. H. N. EATON SOUTH SUDBURY, MASS BUY WHITMAfMI IH£ RECORD BREAKER FERN IT HAS NO COMPETITOR Plant, in 2K inch pot,, $25 per 100; $200 per 1000 Fine Speciment in 5-inch potB, $1 each; 6-inch, $1.50 each; 8-inch, $5 H. H. BARROWS & SON, WhItinan.Mass 550 HORTICULTURE November 24, 1906 MUSHROOM SPAWN We have just received a consign- ment of English Milltrack Spawn in excellent condition. Per 100 Lbs., $7.50. PURE CULTURE SPAWN Made in America. Per fOO Bricks, $14.00. R.&J.Farquhar&Go 6 and 7 South Market St., BOSTON. H. E. FiSKE Seed Co. Is now open for bualness. BULBS In quantity selected In Holland from grow- ers of long experience In the growing of Bulbs for our markets. Eicellent Bulbs Excellent Show Room Call and See Us 12 and 18 Fanciiil Hall Sijiiare, RoNtoii H. E. FISKE SEED CO. THOS. J. GREY & CO. Fresli Flower, Farm and Ciarden •SeedH, New Mutthroom Spawn. Extra quality — French, Japan an0 PANDANUS utills Fresh Seeds just received, $6.00 ptr 1000 Seeds Send for Trade Lisl. J. M.THORBURN & CO. 33 Barclay St., through to 38 Park Place N-EW Y ORK E>lablUhecl 1824 SEND fOR MULE BAROMETER — FREE FOR THE ASKINO BRIDGEMAN S SEED WAREHOUSE RIGKARDS BROS. Props. $ee[ls,Bull)s,Plants,Etc. 37 East l9thS'., NEW YORK CITY Burpee's Seeds PHILADELPHIA Blue List of Wholesale Prices mailed only to those who plant for profit. Have You Read the Advertisements this Week? For Prompt Shipment — Just Imported. SPIRAEA AND LILY OF THE VALLEY I II II IRA Auratum, Album, kIklwITI Roseum, Rubrum. Joseph Breck & Sons Corp. 47-54 NO. MARKET ST., BOSTON, MASS SEED TRADE ONLY linieubrug. Bur;_'t'rs & Co. ;ire the leading grass seed spec-iatlsts of Arn- hem, Holland. Arnhem has been cele- brated for mnny generations as head- quarters for natural grasses. The lead- ing seedsmen of the world look to Anthem for their supplies of crested Dogsfail, Florin. Sweet Vernal, Fes- cues, Wood Meadow and all fancy grasses for lawns and pastures. Con- stant growth in any business is proof conclusive that customers receive hon- orable treatment and full value for their money. Orders from the seed trade are solicited and satisfaction guar- anteed. Dr. Stabler's analyses as to purity and germination go with all fancy samples. Write at once to the sole agent for the United States and Canada, George C. Watson. Dobson Building, 9th and Market Sts.. Phila. Our guarantee means something. We are not here today and gone tomorrow. We number among our customers the la rgest seed houses in the world. Orders should be placed now for spring delivery. Present market rates while without engagement are particularly favorable to buyer. All Indications point to greatly enhanced figures In the near future. GIVE SATISFACTION Vick's Bulbs Hyacinths, Tulips, Crocus. Daffodils, Lilies. A largf and varied assortment. Send for our Catalogue. James Vick's Sons, Rochester, N. Y. C AULIFLOWER s A B B A C E HJALMAR HARTMANN & CO. 12 Stormgade, COPENHAGEN, DENMARK. Gomei Tomato TIlusc will) force tomatoes .should give "Comet" a trial. This variety ha.s heen 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, Cllftondale, Mass. ii HORICUM I" KILLS SAN JOSE SCALE Sold by the seed dnalers For fine pamphlet, write to HAMMOND'S SLUG SHOT WORKS, Fishkill-on-Hudson, N. Y. November 24, 1906 HORTICULTURi: 5*1 } icea (Spruce) These are mountain trees and grow best in the higher altitudes in pure air, nevertheless they will grow also in low lands and require the same treatment as the abies. Among the American spruce we liave P. alba, nigra, and rubra, aU three northeast American spruces; all three loolv much like Norway spruce but smaller. They are not of sufficient decorative value for isolated positions on the lawn and can but be used for big plantations ; all three have a few good blue forms which are more ornamental. P. alba aurea, the glory of spruces, has the normal growth of a light gray color, yellow at the upper sur- face of the young shoots. P. alba coerulea Houstonii has the normal form, too, but is of a pronounced white color. P. alba echineformis is a dwarf, bushv little PiCEA NIGRA DOCJIETTII shrub. P. nigra Doumettii is a dwarf, compact, large pyramid, of bluish color. There is a weeping form of P. rubra and a few other forms from the above types but they are seldom seen. P. Engelmannii has the growi:h and aspect of a Nor- way spruce when young; the blue form is very decora- tive, has long been confused with P. pungens but is quite different, the needles being not so rigid and more closely pressed against the slioots. P. pungens or Parryana is the well-known Colorado blue spruce; the type is grayish green, the needles are rigid and very pointed. There are many good blue forms in cultivation ; the Iwst are P. p. Kostoriana and P. p. pendula. There is also a yellow form. P. Menziesii or Sitchensis from the Pacific coast is a beautiful tree but not hardy everywhere. The fine crowded needles all around the shoots, blue underneath, makes it look very distinct. P. Breweriana from northwest California is said, when big, to have long pendant shoots and to be a very interesting tree, but we can find none to buy. The great European spruce is P. excelsa, Norway spruce, the most widely used of all the spruces for big plantings and too well known to require description. A great many forms have been raised from seeds, and no wonder; taldng in consideration the millions of seedlings that are raised every year aU over the world, something has to be found once in a while. Clanbrasiliana, dumosa, Gregoryi, Maxwellii, pumila, and a few others are dwarf growing forms, some not much over two or three feet high. Some grow large in diameter and are best planted in big rockeries or slopes. Conica, columnaris, remonta, are very compact grow- ing, large or narrow pyramidal in form. Inverta and pendula major are very interesting weeping forms. Finedonensis and aurea are normal in form with the new shoots yellow when growing; they turn nearly green when ripe. Cranstonii and monstrosa are more curious than ornamental; they make long shoots with almost no side shoots. Coerulea is the only blue-colored spruce ever found in Europe; it comes from the Tura mountains and is of a nice dark blue color. There are many other forms but these are the most distinct. P. orientalis from Taurus and Caucasian mountains is hardy nearly everywhere when not in a too exposed situation. It is a very nice, compact growing, little tree, ornamental through its slender shoots and dark glossy green color. Or. aurea is a good form, the young shoots bright yellow on the upper side. P. Omorika, from the Carpathian mountains resem- bles the better known Alcockiana; the needles are further apart all around the shoots and show the glau- cus color of the underside without lifting the branches. It is of very strong growth and makes a nice tree; not very common. P. obovata from Siberia is a very hardy tree not unlike Norway spruce but smaller and of grayish green color. P. Maximowiczii from Siberia to ]\Ianchuria is a tree of perfect pyramidal form ; the needles are short, thin, far apart, rigid and very pointed and show the light brown color of the young shoots. The buds are white. This and the preceding, which grow naturally in a very cold region do not grow well in our mild climate. P. Schrenkiana is found from Siberia to Turkestan. The Siberian form is said to be a form from obovata, has shorter needles than the other form which resem- bles more Morinda in its drooping habit, but is hardier. P. Smithiana or Morinda from Himalaya; weeping spruce. If there is in New England a situation shel- tered enough to grow that tree it is a blessing for the tree lover, for Morinda is certainly the most graceful of all the spruces. It has the habit of growth of pungens with all the shoots pendulous, and long thin needles 652 HORTICULTURE November 24, 1906 of a light green color. We cannot make it grow here. From Japan we have P. Ajanensis and Alcockiana often taken for one another. Alcockiana is well known. It PiCEA A.IANENlSI.S is a nice ornamental tree. Ajanensis has the needles more flat and darker green, which makes tlie hlue color on the underside more apparent ; it is also of a more compact growth. P. Glehnii from northern Japan is also like Alcock- iana. The needles are longer and lighter green and it is a smaller, more compact tree. It is one of those spruces that start early in the spring and the young shoots are often damaged by late frost. P. polita, tiger tail spruce, is a very distinct tree and worthy of one of the best places on the lawn. The branches are not crowded. The needles, which grow all round the shoots are very rigid, long, thick, and sharp pointed. The buds are big and apparent; they make their growth late in the season. It is a handsome tree which ought to be in every collection. ^,^1^^^ -.. Barri Conspicuui, Mi'phur .md claret, fine Cynosure, tnic lor cutting Giant Princeps. svi phiir while, yctow trumpet, good forcer Paper White Grandiflora. v'ic m. Chinese Sacred Lilies, pt r h,.skc (30 bulbs) $1.25. per bale ( Lily of the Valley, Begonias, Gloxinias. Fern Balls, and Japan Lilies due to arrive - write for Prices. ON SEED CO.. 217 Market St., Philadelphia, Pa. Herbert W. Johnson, of the late firm of Johnson & Stokes. President ^ *cr ICO Per 1000 »1.7S .65 $5.00 1.7S .90 8.00 .90 8.00 .65 5 SO .75 6 (10 .90 8 50 (i ot>ulb^)$4.50 VIEWS IN RAWSON'S NEW SEED STORE. BOSTON. \l FloWKU SEKD I)i;l'Al£T.MliNr. now ANL> liKADINi. K.i.iM. DlUlXli KAl.t. .SKX-iiN. 564 HORTICULTURE November 24, 1906 REMOVAL NOTICE H. BAYERSDORFER & CO., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, THE FLORIST SUPPLY KOUSE OF AMERICA, beg to announce to their patrons and the trade their removal into new, spacious and up to date quarters, oc- cupying the entire building at I 129 ARCH STREET where, with most modern facilities and increased working force, they will endeavor to still further improve their already well established record for promptness and reliability. When in Philadelphia stop in ! Make the new centrally located store your headquarters ! CHRYSANTHEMUMS IN PITTSBURG The smoky city would be about the last place in the United States where one might expect to see a display of chrysanthemums yet in spite of smoke, soot, and fog, ir. several of the lead- ing private greenhouses and in the public conservatories of Schenley and Alleghany Parks may be seen exhibi- tions which are highly creditable to the owners and growers and compare favorably with similar exhibitions in the east. The most remarkable feature of these exhibitions, 1 think, is their popularity and I imagine that it the management of the conservatories in Schenley Park were to become con- verted to Mr. Cameron's way of think- ing regarding large blooms it would be a tremendous disappointment to tens of thousands of visitors, whose outbursts of enthusiasm and delight over the large blooms are sure indi- cations that with the general public the large chrysanthemum is im- mensely popular. In the Phipps' Conservatories, Schenley Park, there is a mammoth display tastefully arranged in four large houses. Special accommodation is provided by the railroad and electric car companies who run excursions, which are taken advantage of by thousands to see the great show. Several of the private establish- ments open their greenhouses to the public during the chrysanthemum season and large crowds visit the elaborate and well stocked green- houses of Mr. Fi:ick where Mr. Fraser has this year an excellent show. At Peacock's where Mr. Jenkinson offici- ates there is often a large number of visitors, also at Clemson's where Mr. Wiseman has lately assumed charge and at Lnuchlan's where the genial Mr. Price has a creditable display. J. H. CHRYSANTHEMUMS IN WASHING- TON. Chrysanthemums are now so plenti- ful tliat it will not be surprising if somebody follows the suggestions of the Chinese minister, that chrysanthe- mum leaves make excellent salad. There can be no doubt as to the inter- est taken in an exhibit of good flowers by the Washington public, judging from the patronage extended the gov- ernment shows. These exhibitions, which are annual affairs, seem each year to be increasing attractions. It would be hard to find a better dis- play of pompon chrysanthemums than were staged this year by the Depart- ment of Agriculture. There were at least tifty to seventy-five varieties, many being truly beautiful pot plants. The department's display of seed- lings was also noteworthy. A yellow, something of the habit of Major Bon- naffon, has been named Mrs. Roos^velt. A white seedling has been named Mrs. Donald McLean. Under the direction of Dr. Galloway, chief of the plant bureau, the depart- ment carries on a useful work. All that they discover that is useful to the horticulturist is placed free at his dis- posal. Visitors to Washington, whether professional or amateur, will be well repaid by spending a day with the horticultural departments of the government It is now fifty years since George H. Brown succeeded the gifted Downing as landscape gardener. Through all these years the work of beautification has gone steadily for- ward. AMERICAN CHRYSANTHEMUMS IN FRANCE. Owing to the severe competition of Australian and French growers we do not now see many of the American varieties at the English and French shows. A few are still grown in the London Parks and some are evidently still kept in French collections. At one of the big Parisian market grow- er's nurseries I saw an immense num- ber of Julian Hilpert which I believe was one of Pitcher & Manda's seed- lings. This is grown for the French florists and comes in as a late variety for large blooms. In the groups at the Paris chrys- anthemum show it was interesting to note a few of the American seedlings that were once popular on our side of the channel. Col. W. B. Smith was fine as a trained specimen plant; it also appeared in several cases of cut bloorns. The Egyptian and Modesto^ the latter of which is one of the rich- est yellows — were also exhibited. William Tricker, bright pink, is per- haps one of the most favorite .sorts of American introduction chiefly on account of its color. Mrs. H. Robinson was also shown at Paris, and another variety which I believe is American — Col. Appleton. C. H. P. A MODEL ESTABLISHMENT AT PARKERSBURG, W. VA. Our illustrations show the new es- tablishment of .J W. Dudley & Son. The main building is 20xCO with a U- Bar conservatory 20x50, 14 feet high. The main building is finished out- side with pressed brick stone, and since this photograph was taken a EXTERIOR VIEW. row of evergreens has been planted around the edge of the roof with very nice effect. The inside walls are finished with white enamel brick with mosaic tile floor to match. All the furniture is while enamel finish with green trim- mings on ceiling. The basement is divided into two parts — boiler room and storage and work rooms. Hot water is used for heating. At the last meeting of the Florists' Society of Indiana it was decided to hold a flower show in connection with the annual meeting in January. INTERIOR VIEW. The store is lighted with one hun- dred and eighty IG candle power elec- tric lights and six 50 candle power natural gas lights. The fountain seen in the interior view is constructed of cement and boulders. Gold fish swim in the basin and the whole ia illumined with various colored lights. The location gives 130 feet of glass November 24, 1906 HOKTlCULTURt 505 \y*f*f*^f*^**f*f*f***f*fy*f*t*fyy*'y*M%K0V¥yyvy*ni*n0vyyyiMf»MvvvyiMvy%vvy%/yvy%0yyvy^ ANNOUNCEMENT We have opened a WHOLESALE COMMISSION FLORISTS' DEPARTMENT in addition to our regular wholesale EVERGREENS and FLORISFS' SUPPLIES CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED HENRY M. ROBINSON & CO., II and 15 Province St. and 9 Chapman Place, See OUF Greena Adwart laamsnt on pago OOO. L. O. Talephona, Main 2613 Boston, Mass. frontage on main streets, thus afford- ing abundant show space, which in the busy season is so valuable to any florist, and which is filled at such times with massed azaleas, poinsettias, begonias, cyclamens, primulas, etc., each occupying an entire wiudow. The foundations and floor.s of base- ment and conservatory are of cement. The cost of the building complete, with walls of sufficient strength for a seven-story building, was $10,000. BALTIMORE BREVITIES. Edwin A. Siedewitz moves to 323 North Charles street this week. Samuel Feast & Sons will open a branch soon in the new Garage build- ing on Charles street. The Florists' Exchange expects to be comfortably located in its new building Franklin and St. Paul streets by December first. Chas. A. Seybold is now located at Carroll Park. His old quarters at Pat- terson Park are now in charge of N. F. Flitton. J. Boone looks after Clif- ton Park. PHILADELPHIA NOTES. Jno. Welsh Young was permitted to "leave the hospital on the 17th. We ex- pect to see him on the Rialto again very soon. Chrysanthemum Golden Dome. John Macrea's sport from Yellow Eaton, was scored by the committee here last Sat- urday. It is a much more refined and better finished flower than the parent and scored 89 commercial. Wm. We- ber came from Maryland to see it and other growers have been sitting up and taking notice. It has none of the cabbagy effect of the parent Eaton. Rest Dol.'iwnre Stock, dark *:i-een and weM beirled, delivered by fielght, • prt-pjiid, r Single case $4.00 2 5 fuses or more, per case. . 3.50 \1 HOLLY WREATHS Made from the best dark preen Delaware Holly, with four large clusters of bright red berries, per 100. llO.dO. fi. Cash: Order e.Trly and will ship W oil auy date desired. P H. AUSTIN, Felton, Del. • \ The Iowa Floral Co., of Des Moines, la., has improvised a mailing tube whereby a bunch of violets, a dozen roses or carnations may be safely sent by mail without being crushed. H O L LY f Rest Delaware Stock, dark '-leen V BOSTON FLORIST LEHER CO. I FloristS Manufacturers of FLORISTS' LETTERS Out of Town This wooden box nicely stained and varnished, 18x30x13, made in two sec- tioiiB, «»iie for each size Idter, given away w^lth 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 flon>ts and supply dealers N, f . McCARXnV, Manager 66 Pearl Street. BOSTON, MASS. P.J. HAUSWIRTH Temporarily Located -at- 13 Cong^ress Street CHICAGO AUDITORIUM ANNEX Tel. Harrison 585 SAMUBI^ MURRAY Florist Coates House Conservatory lOir BROADWAY, KANSAS CITY, MO Both •Phones 2A70 Mafr FRED C. WEBER FLORIST OLIVE STREET ol. LUUlb> lULIi Established 1873 Lone Distance Phone Bell Llndell 676 WASHINGTON, D. C. OIJDE UHO^CO FLORISTS 1214 r 9TNW QUDE'S Geo. H. Cooke FLORIST Connecticut Avenue and L Street WASHINQTON. D. C. Have You Read the Advertisements this Week? Taking orders tor 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 S7I Fifth Ave., New York City Telegraphic orders forwarded to aoT part of the Duited States, Canada, and an principal cities of Europe. Orders transferred or enCmsted by the trade to our selection for delivery on steam- ships or elsewhere receire special attention. Telephone Calls, 340 and 341 38fli St. Cable Address, ALEXCONHELL YOUNG & NUGENT 42 West 28 St., NEW YORK "FLOWERS Br TELEGRAPH" JOHN BREITMEYER'S Cor. JWiami and Gratiot Aves. DETROIT, MICH. Artistic Designs . . . High Grade Cut Biooms We cover all Michifian points and good section* of Ohio, Indiana and Canada B 1^ I« E^ S Flowers or Design Work DELIVERED IN ALBANY AND VICINITY ON TEI.KGRAPHIC ORDER. 11 NORTH PEARL ST., ALBANY, N. Y. Theodore lYliller FLORIST Long DIslence Phones: Bell, Forest 56: Kinloch.Delrnsr 201 4832 Oelmar Boul. ST. LOUIS, MO. 7) 66 horticulture: November 24, 19M MMIWWtMMIWWMIWMAMAfMMIMMMMAAMAAMAMAMMW Chrysanthemums SPECIAL SELECTION FOR THANKSGIVING DAY LEO NIE88EN CO. TST 1217 Arch St., PHILA. Store open from 7 A. M. to 8 P. M. BOUVARDIA *^''o°o'"'^ WHITE VIOLETS $2.00 per 100 LILIES $2.00 per doz. S.S.PENNOGK-MEEHANGO. THE TL'il^s^Vfel PHILADELPHIA 1608-1618 Ludlow St. store closes 8 p.m. ^»)».»»>l>i»fcftft»i»>*)»»fcft»ftfc^ft»ft»i AMERICAN BEAUTY and all other Roses CHRYSANTHEMUMS LILY CF THE VALLEY CARNATIONS WELCH BROS. 226 Devonshire St , BLSTON, MISS. BOUVARDIA W. E. McKISSICR 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. Carnations Vioiets Superb Ilki^lratec) Sujjply C :ilalogue jvist nut. Send for one, A. L. RANDALL CO., ""Si"" DAILY CONSIGNMENTS From 4D to 60 Growers We can care for ynur cuttloner wants to advantage. E. F. WINTERSON CO. -45-47-43 WABASH AVE., CHCAGO POEHLMANN BROS. CO. (iri)w and ^hip ilic I iiiir.-,i AMERICAN BEAUTIES in the World. 35-37 Randolph St., - CHICAGO, ILL BojkinK Thanksgiving Orders Now- CUT FLOWER BOXES EDWARDS FOLDING BOX CO MANUFACTURER- PHILADELPHIA. ^ CHAS. W. McKELLAR 51 WABASH AVE., CHICAGO Western Headquarters for Choice Orchids Valley Violets and all Cut Flowers EVERYTHING SEASONABLE IN CUT FLOWERS • EDWARD REIO. Wholesale W Florist m I isj6 Ranslead Stect, PHI LAUKLPHIA V I Stor< Cloui 8 P. M. * PETER REINBERG WHOLESALE CUT FLOWERS 51 Wabash Av., Chicago, 111. Id writing adrertlser*, mention Hortlcultar* WHOLESALE FLOWER MARKETS TRADE PRICES— Per 100— TO DEALERS ONLY CaiCAGO November 19 ST. LOUIS November 12 PHILA. Nov. mbcr 13 BUSTOH Novell. ber 7a ROS£S Am. Beauty, Fan. &Sp ** Extra No. I •' Lower grades Bride/Maid, G IdenGate, F.&S.. " " *' *■ UrdiQiiry Liberty, Richmond* Fan & bp. •■■ *• '* Ordiuiiry Chatenay , Fan . & Sp. *' Ordinary Kitlarney, Fan. & .^p " Ordinary CARNATIONS Fancy Ordinary MISCELLANEOUS Chrysanlhemums, Fancy.... " Ordinary* Cattleya£ Lilit Violets Garaeiiias Liiy ol the Valley M i^nonette Adiaiitum Ctinentum... " CfOweanum Smilax Asp ragus Phimosus. strings " " & Sprengeri bunches 30.00 ao.oo .0.00 6.00 6.00 2.00 6.00 3.00 6.00 3.00 6.00 3.00 1.50 15.00 tl.oo 50.00 13 50 1.00 35.00 J.OO a. 00 -75 I.OJ 35.00 35.00 35.00 35.00 t$.0(. 8.00 8.00 4.00 8.0c 5.00 8.00 5.0c 8.00 5.00 3.00 35.00 1 3.00 60.00 1500 I ;o 50.00 5.00 6.00 50.00 50.00 13.30 8 00 4.00 5.00 3.00 5.00 a.oo 500 3.00 35.00 I 5. CO 10.00 6 00 6.00 4.00 6.00 4 00 8.00 4.00 3.00 1.50 3.00 3.00 5.00 to 40 00 3.00 to 4.0( 35.00 35.00 1.50 1.50 13 ^O 50.00 50 00 35.00 VO.CO 15.00 t^ 00 8.00 4.00 8.00 4.00 0.00 4.00 3S.CO 25.0c 20.0*. 150* 10 00 6.JO 10.0. 6 CO 8.00 6.0c 3.00 to 1 .50 to 4.00 a.oo 5. CO to 3500 50.00 i5.*.o t.oo 1.00 1. 00 I 5.00 50 00 50.0c 50.o< So.ot 0.00 10 n 8.CO to "S S.oo to b )-oo to 4 4.00 to 8 l.CO to 4 1-00 10 ii 1.00 to 1 1 00 to s [.CO to 3 3. CO CO 1. 00 to 3.00 1.50 to i6.( 40.00 to 8.00 10 ■75 »0 to 3.00 to 1.00 to .50 to 1 00 to 8.00 to 50.00 13.00 1.00 4.00 3.00 1. 00 1.90 i3.oe 50.00 50.00 J.H.BUDL0NG street, CHICAGO. CUT FLOWERS 37-39 Randolph Street, CHICAGO. WHOLESALE Boses and Carnations «„«,., m < AUpecialty. GROWER Of November 24, 190G HORTICULTIJ RE, 567 rSOUTHERN WILD SMILAX We are booking orders now for future delivery for Fancy Holly and Beaven's Fadeless Sheet Moss. Write for iamplea. E. A. BEAVEN, Evergreen, Ala. CUT FLOWER MARKET REPORTS An improved tone in the BOSTON violet market, attribu- table to the New York Horse Show or the New Haven foot- ball games — one or the other or both — is the only feature in this market of any moment. No doubt the violet will prosper through Thanksgiving week, and maybe till Christmas, after which its troubles will probably fommence. Chrysanthemums still hold a promi- nent place in the public eye, and there is no indication, thus far, of their de- cadence in either quality or quantity: they are selling, however, at prices far below their intrinsic value, and the average result to the chrysanthemum grower will harJly compare with past records. Carnations are experiencing a better demand, but there is no call that cannot be supplied. .Just as soon as the chrysanthemum begins to wane look for better prices on carnations. Roses are abundant and good. Business was at a stand- BUFFALO still the past week and the market was com- pletely overflooded with flowers of all kinds. No scarcity existed whatever. Roses especially were hard to move at any price and even the select grades had a hard road to travel. Beauties and violets were best in demand. Car- nations came in more plentiful but prices held firm. The market is firmer this CHICAGO week; nothing is partic- ularly scarce but prices are keeping up a good average. Stock is good in all lines. We can look for- ward to a good supply and a good busi- ness for the holidays unless severe weather should interfere. Bride roses are a little scarce. American Beau- ties are not plentiful, and chrysanthe- mums are beginning to show a con- siderable shortage as compared with the last two weeks, prices being no- ticeably higher. Medium flowers of white and pink are somewhat scarce. Chrysanthemums still COLUMBUS rule the market. The later varieties, such as W. H. and Golden Chadwicks. Timothy and Yellow Eatons, Golden Wedding, Lord Hopetoun, and the ever beautiful Major Bonnaffon hold sway, to the practical exclusion of all other flowers. As regards prices, there will be no changes of any moment until Thanks- giving: after which we hope to hold a better level of prices for the winter season. The whole trade have perhaps had the best week of the season. In regard to fall bulbs they are about cleaned up, or will be by the time the ground freezes for the winter. All energies are being directed to make the Thanksgiving business a great one. Favorable weather INDIANAPOLIS the past week has greatly improved the quality of all kinds of stock, in- creased the business and brought chrysanthemums out a little faster than usual. The better grades have been well cleaned up. An occasional shortage in some lines was noticed but generally the supply was well up to demand. Roses and carnations are in better supply than they have been for some time. Violets are good but not very plentiful. Good lily of the val- ley is abundant and finds ready sale. Callas and Harrisii lilies are hard to dispose of. Paper white narcissi have made their appearance but only in small quantities. Business conditions LOUISVILLE last week were gen- erally satisfactory. Carnations have a big call, and are supplied in almost adequate quantities of good quality. Roses have their usual demand, the quality and supply both being satisfactory. There are plenty of fine chrysanthemums, which are finding a good market. Violets, lily of the valley, lilies, etc., all have the usual demands, and there is no lack of stock. Rather dull market NEW YORK in everything except violets which feel the stimulation of various local events and will do well for a few days at least, and longer if a reasonable policy is followed by growers of this staple. Chrysanthemums are still with us — some good, many not — and their influ- ence is felt keenly by the carnation and rose interests who see light ahead as soon as the chrysanthemum fades away. All are looking to Thanksgiv- ing to stir things up a bit. White roses short- PHILADELPHIA ened up consider- ably last week. Beauties were of better color and finish on account of the cooler weather and cleaned up nicely. Richmond and Liberty also improved but the demand is still a little slack on these. Carna- tions are a bit draggy except on the fancy grades and there are but limited supplies of fancies coming in. On the whole the carnation men are not get- ting quite as good returns this year. Chrysanthemums are still very plenti- ful although the flux is over. Taking it as a whole supply and demand in the chrysanthemum line this year has been well regulated. All that could be expected has been got out of them and a little more. Cattleyas are scarce and price is up to sixty. Lily of the valley continues of excellent qual.ty and lilies are coming in freely both finding ready sale. Violets are hard to got. The "best at present are coming from out-of-town the double fancies bringing a dollar and a half per hundred. Some choice singles in hun- dred bunches go readily at a dollar. SAN FRANCISCO NOTES. .•\t its November meeting the Pacific Coast Horticultural Society adopted a resolution of thanks to W. S. Tevis, for the interesting inspection of his vast establishment, and toothsome banquet recently tendered the society. Superintendent McLaren of Golden Gate Park, is in possession of the plans of parks and boulevards for the beautification of Greater San Francisco drawn by Burnham of Chicago, and invites su.ggestions. President Bigge has appointed five landscape gardeners as a suggestion committee. The meet- ing also tested a seedling pear, the Winter Bartlett, originated by the late John Rock and voted it a certifi- cate of merit. In the near future the California Nurserj' Company will place this pear on the market. The prune growers of California will receive $2,550,000 more for their crop of 190G than was obtained by them for the crop of 1905. This is the estimate announced this week by the very extensive prune buying associa- tion known to the California trade as the J. K. Armsby Company. The French crop has been half a failure and the Oregon crop is short, and there was no carry-over of stock in either California or in the east at the beginning of the season. BUSINESS CHANGES. H. Bayersdorfer & Co.. are removing from North 4rh street to 1129 Arch street, Philadelphia. Erhardt & Swartz have opened a new floral establishment in Allegheny Market, Allegheny, Pa. Mr. Erhardt was formerly wilh E. C. Ludwig. Thomas F. Matthews has opened at HC9 Dorchester avenue. Field's Cor- ner, Boston, a modern-equipped flower store, which he will conduct in con- nection with his greenhouses at Dor- chester. J. R. A. Sellwood of Milwaukee. Ore., has brought suit against .1. H. Roid. ex-fruit inspector. Sellwood disregarded all requests of Reid to spray his trees which were infested with codlin moth and San Jose scale, and at last in his ofii-ial capa-ity, Reid destroyed them. Sellwood claims that he should have adequate compensation lor this action by the State. Evenden Bros., of William^port. Pa., have just finished an extensive green- house and made many up to-date im- provements in their other houses. The in=tallation of a new heating plant will complete the work and give them a well equipped establishment for their increasing business. The recent warm spell has caused Beauty growers some alarm. They say it has started the plants to making wood instead of setting buds for the Christmas crop. PLANTS, PALMS and FERNS can be furnishrd at any I me and in any quaniiiy by CHAS. W. EBERMAN 53 West 30th St. - NEW YORK WholamalB Dealer 568 HOKTICULTURi: November 17, 1906 FRANK MILLANC Wholesale Commission Florist COOGAN BUILDING ftB-e? W. 26th Street, NEW YORK TeL 299 Madison Sq. Open 6 A. M. to 5 P. H. FORD BROTHERS 4< West 28tli street, NEW YORK A Full Line of All CUT FLOWERS Telephone. 3M70 or 3871 MadlBon Sanara Alexander J. Guttman The WHOLESALE FLORIST of NEW YORK Phone 1664-65 Madison quare 43 W. 28th Street HICKS &CRAWBUCK, Inc. Wholesale Commission Florists and Jobbers in Florist's Supplies 76 AND 78 COURT STREET BROOKLYN, N. Y. ^ JOHN I. RAYNOR " Wholesale Commission Florist 'I'arSesA^'rXe^s'* A lull line of Choice Cut Flower atock for all purposes. Comprises every variety frown for New York market, at current prices TEL. 1998 MADISON SQUARE 49 W. 38 St., New York City Walter F. Sheridan jyhtthsole Cotttinlssiftn Itroler in CHOICE CUT FLOWERS 39 West 28th Sireet. N'^w York Telephone: 3532-3533 nadi«on Square HEADQUARTERS FOR NOVEUTIES ORCHIDS A SPECIALTY ORADK OP VMlBkCY ON HAND GARDENIAS, DAISIES, ROSES AND CARNATIONS r70 i^^%.a n.■K^t le* Tdaphons ._ ... — q.. ^. ki...... JAMES McMANUS.7nM.d8V42 W.ZSthSt., New York M Wholesale Commission Florist CHOICE GUT FLOWERS 57 West 28th St. New York. Special Attention to Shipping Orders Telephones: »aoo, 3toi, 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. Ready to Talk Business with a Good Lily of the Vallev and Bulb Grower NEW YORK QUOTATIONS PER lOO-TO DEALERS ONLY Roses Am. Beauty, fan and sp " extra. No. f " Lower grades .... Bride & 'Maid, fan andsp.-.. " Ordinarv Golden Gate, Chatenay fancy. " ordmary Liberty, fancy " ordinary Richmond, tiincy " ordinary Qardenla* Last Ha If of Week endin bNov. 17 1906 13. OO to ■ 5.00 8.00 to 12.00 5.00 to 8.00 1. 00 to 3.00 4.00 to 6.00 ■so to 3.00 4.00 to 5.00 ■ 5° 10 9.00 5.00 to 6 00 1. 00 to 3.00 5.00 to 8.00 1. 00 to 3.00 25.00 to 31.00 First Half of Week beginning Nov. 19 1906 I3.00 to 8.00 to 5.00 to 1. 00 to 4.00 to .$'> to 4,00 to .50 to 5.00 to I 00 to 5.00 to I .00 to 35 00 to 35.00 15 00 8.00 3.00 6.00 2.00 6.00 3.00 8.00 3.00 33.00 Carnations, Fancy Carnations. Ordinary Chrysttnthemums — Cat(le>as I llles. LI'v of the Valley Violets nivnonette Adiantum Cuneatnm *' Croweanum Smilax Asparagus Plumosus ** *' & Sprengeri, bunches last Half of Week ending Nov. 1? 1906 2.00 to 4.00 I.OO to 1.50 3.00 to 13.00 30.00 to 4a.oc 10.00 to 12.00 1.00 to 4.00 .50 to 1.00 I.OO to 3.00 •50 to ■75 I.OO to 1.50 6.00 (O 10.00 35.00 to 35.00 15.00 to 35.00 First Half of Weeic beginning Nov. 19 1^06 3.00 to 1.00 to 3.00 to 30 00 to 10.00 to I.OO to .50 to I.OO to .50 to I.OO to 6 00 to 35.(0 to 15.00 to 4.00 1.50 15-00 40.00 X3.00 4.00 I.OO 3 CO -75 1.50 10.00 35.00 35.00 ORCHIDS AT ALL SEASONS WM. STUART ALLEN CO. Commission Mercltants in Cut Flowers 53 WEST 28TH STREET, NEW YORK Teleiihoiie 35G Madihou Square Edward C. Horan Wholesale Florist 55 WEST 28th ST. New Yorli TeL \*^ VMltM Sn. TRAENDLY & SCHENCK WHOLESALE FLORISTS Furnish best stock at fair prices all the year round Seud for quetations on fall orders' Tel. 798.799 Madison Sq. rounu oeua lor queiauons on laii oraers ■ 44 West 28th Street, New York Cityj I Charles Millang A.LYOUNG&CO, 50 West 29th St., New York ..iiy WHO L ES A L E F LO R ISTS Cut Flowers on Commission A Reliable Place to Consign to or order from Telephone; 3860-3871 Madison Square 54 West 28th St., NliW YORK Telephone 3559 Madison Square Consignments (if choice cut flowers solicited. Prompt payments. Give ns a trial. In writing to Advertisers kindly mention Horticulture November 24, 1906 H d R 1 1 C U L T U tt E 569 Sro"/ fancy ferns $1-25 per 1000 ncn unor green galax $1.25 per »ooo Discount on Larger Orders Let us have your standInK order for Pern. Will make price rinht all through season i^MrKolesale Florists 38-40 BRODAWaY. . . DtTROIT, MICH Formerly Ul&ml Avenae Michigan Cut Flower Exchange Send for Our Weekly Price List on Cut Flowers WM. DILGER rianager JOHN YOUNG WHOLESALE FLORIST Finest American Beauties and Carnations 5 1 West 28 St. - NEW YORK The Reliable Comniission House Richmond Roses and Rich Flowers of all varieties JOS. S. FENRICH now. 28th Streat, New York Tel. 334-325 Madison Square Established 1891 BUY FROM SHIP TO TEY ME ALFRED H. LANGJAHR All Choice Cut Flowers in Season 55 West 28th St, New York Telephone 3924 Madison Square. J. B. Murdoch & Co. Wholesale Florists FLORISTS' SUPPLIES 545 Liberty St., PITTSBURG. PA. Long Distance Phone 1435 Court. for"cood~prices AND CASH RETURNS send yonr flowers to Phil. F. Kessler 55 West 26th Street, New York. Telephone 2921 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' Requialtes. New Crop Galax Leaves SEND WIE YOUR ORDERS C. W. CALDWELL, M^n£g£l CALAX, VIRGINIA (successor to BLAIR GROCERY CO.) ThrXERVAN 80. 20 WEST 27th ST., N. V. WHOLESALE DEALERS Fresh cut Palmetto &Cycas Palm Leaves. Galax, Leu- cothcE, Ferns and Mosses. All Decorating Evergreen ROBERT J. DYSART, Public Mccountant and. Auditor Simple methods of correct accounting especially adapted for florists' use. Books Balanced and Adjusted Merchants Bank Building 28 STATE ST., BOSTON Telephone, Main s8 . Best Flowers in the Boston Market N. F. MCCARTHY k CO. »4 HAWLEY STREET BOSTON, MASS. SEND FOR PRICES Headquarters in Western New U\i ROSES, CARNATIONS And all kinds of Seasonable Flowers WM. F. KASTING Wholesale Commission Flotist, also Dealer in Florists' Supplies and Wire Designs. 383-87 ELLICOTT ST. BUFFALO, N. Y. Give U8 a trial. We can please you. NEW CROP BRONZE AND GREEN GALAX $l.fiO per 1000. Discounts on larg-r iiuantities. Write for prices on case lots. WE H.WE VEKY FINE CUT BOX WOOD. DAGGER A.ND FA.NCY FERNS. Freih Northern, $1.00 per 1000. LYRATA, 'h= bcht ^ul^slltla to 3 ft. 75 00 u " 3}4 to 4 ft. 100 00 .\nd 60,000 other .shrubs. AVrite for particulars and prices to THE RHODE ISLAND NURSERIES, NEWPORT, R. I. SPECIMEN NURSERY STOCK Deciduoui Trees and Shrubt, EyergTeeni. Rhododendrona. Azaleai. over one hundred (100) acre* of the choicetl varietiei. SEND KOR PRICE t.lST COTTAGE GARDENS CO. Queens, Lone Island, - New York Look through the Buyers' Directory and Ready Reference Guide. You will find some good offers there also. CHRYSANTHEMUlT STOCK PLANTS. .\pplcion. Ivory (pink .ind while), Maceo. Bonna- ffon. While Bonnaffon, Wann.imaker, Jerome Jones, Eaton While. $S.OO per 100 CASH. HuW. VOSE, - • Hyde Park, Mass. 574 HORTICULTURE November 24, 1906 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'FllmL ""::;::" ^^^^^"^^^^^^^""" CHEAPEST. Furnishes the just note prices. Most Nicotine for the Money! Pi„t $ iso '; Gallon 5.50 ...Hanufactured by... Gallon 10.50 THE KENTUCKY TOBACCO PRODUCT CO., Louisville, Ky. 5 Gallons 47.25 If s Pushing the Hot Water Around AH Right for the wise growers who installed it this season. Don't you wish it was doing it f r you these cold nights? THE Holly-Castle Co. Circulator ITOSummer St., Boston Standard Flower , . P0T5 If your greenhouses are within 500 miles ol the Capit 1, wr ic us, we can save you money W. H, ERNEST. ?iih and M Streets, WASHINGTON, 0. 0. Mf***^fwwi/%m%iv%/vkfyvwywvt0%i WANTS, FOR SALE, ETC. Advenisements in this column one cent a word. Initials count as words. , Cash wilh order. ^ POSITIONS WANTED for head garden- ers and assistants: for further information apply 10 W. \V. Rawson & Co., 5 IJnlon St., Boston, Mass. SITDATION WANTED — Private place proferred as head gardener. Married; two rhlldren; good reference. A. N., care R. & J. Farquhar Co., Boston. SITUATION WANTED by thoroughly experienced rose grower. Ringle, sober and rpllatiie. H. E., care HORTICULTURE, 11 Hamilton Place, Boston. WANTED— Assistant florist for commer- cial place, middle West. Wages S30 per month and board. Send copy of references In first letter. Addre.ss "C. C ," care HORTICULTURE, 11 Hamilton Place, Boston. GREENHOUSES BUILDING AND PROJECTED. Additions. Whitman, Mass. — W. B. Bowen, one- house. -\thol, Mass. — C. H. Smith, range of houses. Middletown, R. I. — J. A. Peckham, one house. Northampton, Mass. — John Tilley, one house. Woburn, Mass. — John H. Newman, enlarging. Council, Conn. — H. E. Lincoln, one house, 20xG0. Redding, Conn. — L. 0. Peck, one house, 22x50. Tacoma, Wash. — F. E. Beal, one house, 20x110. LIST OF PATENTS. Issued November 6, 1906. 834,914. Attachment for Lawn-Rakes. Edward W. Kruse and Leroy Boyd, Higginsville, Mo. 834,9.51. Agricultural Fork. Job Viall. Schaghticoke, N. Y., as- signor to Jennie E. Viall, Schaghticoke, N. Y. 833,357. Plant and Animal Extermina- tor. John L. Janeway, Montgomery Co., near Pawling. Pa. Issued November 13, 1906. S3."), .585. Balling Device for Trans- planting Trees. Heinrich Uffman, Hicksville, N. Y. 835,621. Appliance for Steaming Plant Beds. John H. L. John- son, Ashburn, Tenn. 835,791. Pruning Shears. Vanren- selaer W. Kelley, Toledo, Ohio. TWIN CITY NOTES. A great bulk of peonies has been planted this fall and there seems to be a demand from all parts of the country for the strong, sturdy stock grown here in the Northwest. The State Agricultural School and Experiment Station at St. Anthony park are making big improvements, and the number of students has in- creased largely. The courses are broad, and many young women have also en- rolled. Our Anniversary Number, recog- nized as the best Horticultural Pub- lication of the year, will be issued on December 8. Special Circulation and Superb Colored Plate, but adver- tising rates the same as for ordinary Issues. Booking Advertising Space now. Please Order Early. PULVERIZED >SHEEP MANURE: STARVED ROSE BUSHES NEVER BLOOM and the succcisful florist wants more than the or iinary bloom and stunted stem— he wants all there is in the soil— the bush— the stem— the bloom. Don't starve the roots. Put away your bushes this fall *ith plenty of fail and spring (ood for the roots. The richest root food, stem and , bloom produccryou can ii-c i wizard Brand Pulverized Sheep'Manure It goes further than any other fertilizer, costs less, no waste — no refuse or seeds Special prices to fluristsand greenhouse operators. Wriie for I'-o-iVlel. The PULVERIZED MANURE CO. 31 Exchange Ave,, CHICAGO «.W. RAWSON i CO. Agentsfor Boston HEWS Holds Class Firmly See tlio Point «a PEERLESS i Oladngr Point! v« tbebeit ' No right! or lartt. Box of < 1.000 i>oti]U 7&0U. pottpald. i HENUT A. DREER, I 714 rhMtoDt Nt., PbllK., Pa. Have You Read the Advertisements this Week? November 24, 1906 HORTICULTURE 576 M wsm KINDS ' ' Lf/i FiTTiriqsi Hot-Bed sa&h ' ^cj : /LLUST/fATeO CaTi^LO(fU£. - T 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. FOLEY MANUFACTURING COMPANY, 471 W. 22d 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 satisfactory machine. The Duplex Gutter is gaining all the time, over i2,ooo feet sold thus far this season. Catalogues free. E. HIPPARD, YonngstowD, Ohio For Heating any descriptiok of Building by steam or hot water NEW YORK OFFICE HI RFTH AVE 7-4 FRANKLIN ST BOSTON BOSTON OFFICE REMOVED TO 188-200 FRANKMN ST.. TOR PEART- Trademarks and Copyrights Send othtr business direct to Washington. Saves time and insures better service. Personal attention guaranteed. Twenty-five years' active service. SPECI.VLTY: "Working on the Failures of Others." SIGGERS & SIGGERS TATENT I.AWVIiKS Box 9, National Union Building Washington. D. C. SASH BARS 32 fe«t or longet HOT BED SASH PECKY CYPRESS BENCH LUMBER GREENHOUSES ERECTED AND EQUIPPED COMPLETE IF DESIRED Write for Circular "D" and Prices SEND FOR CATALOGUE OF SGOLLAY HOT WATER and STEAM BOILERS JOHN A. SCOLLAY 78 and 75 Myrtle ATcnne BOROUGH OF BROOKLYN, N. V. OIT) The A. T. STEARl LUMBER CO. NEPONSET, BOSTON, MASS. STANDARD FLOWER POTS Packed in small crates, easy to handle. Price per crate 1500 7 in. pots in crate $4.88 GREENHOUSE CONSTRUCTION LUMBER John C. rioninger Co. 117 E. Blackhawk St., CHICAGO SOW IS THE TIME TO IMSUBl TOUR GLASS AGAINST DAMAGE BT HAIL. For particulars «ddres» John O. Emiar, Sin$tll9 Rlvmr, M. •/. 1500 jK 1500 a}4 10003 800 3K S004 3«>S K46 5-»5 6.00 5.00 5. So 4.50 4.SI -.16 Pnce per crate I90 7 in. pots in rrate$4.ao 60 8 " " 3-00 HAND MADE 48 Q in. pots in crate $3-60 48 10 " " 4.80 3411 " " 3.60 34 la " " 4.80 10 14 '* " 4.80 616 " " - ♦•S" 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 casn With order. Address Hllflng:er Bros.,Pottery,Fort Edward. N.Y. August Rolker i Sons, Agts., 31 Barclay St., N. V. City. IMl'ROVLD Greenhouse Boiler, 35 Erie St., CHICAGO. Boilers made of Steel Boiler Plate; shell, firebox slieets and heads of steel; water space all around front, sides and back. Write for Information. WEATHERED COiVlPANY BOX 789, NEW YORK GREENHOUSE BUILDING AND HEATING Send for Catalogue N. TOrUWATOM. PLY. Toaomtx ofirr. BOSTON PLATE & WINDOW GLASS CO. GREENHOUSE QLASS German and American m to 287 1 St., BOSTON 20-22 Canal St. TO BUYERS Patronize our advertisers, they will treat you right 576 HORTICULTURE. November 24, 1906 tttsttiitfttttt The Pith of this boiler question gets down to the coal (|uestion — what does it burn? What heat do you get for the coal you burn? One boiler may have a grate that cuts out the ashes in an "improved" way, and by the same token it will have more ashes to cut out. The more coal you burn, the more the ashes — but do those ashes mean an equivalent in heat? We can prove to you that the Hitchings boiler is the best greenhouse boiler — prove it by what it has proven for others. HITCHINGS AND CO. GREENHOUSE DESIGNERS AND BUILDERS. MaouCctur. rs of ll.-..r,nil i nESS — Prodigious is the best word we know of to use here. It is 1 he most incessant bloomerearly and late, we have ever town. Stock Limited Delivery January .Sth to lOth and later. Price $12.00 per lOO, SIOO.OO per lOOO The H. WEBER & SONS CO.. Oakland, Md. DON'T Be *fraid To Inve-t In 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 reqoest. M. H. WALSH ROSE SPECifliisT WOODS HOLE, MASS. ROOTED CUTTINGS OF Kaiserin, President Garnot and La Detroit Strong, healthy, well-rooted cuttings, ready Dec. 1st; price $2.. 10 per hundred or $20.00 per thousand. Try our strong, healthy, western grown wood from the best corn soil in Illinois. ROSE PINK ENCHANTRESS ^sp^''^&"s Robusius BASSETT & WASHBURN It is both free and "f incy" — a sure money-maker. Price $7.00 per 100; $60 per lOOO Delivery January aad later. Write for Descriptive Circular. S. S. SKIDELSKY 824 No. 24th Street, Philadelphia lOO lOOO RICHMOND ROSE 2% in. $11.00 $100.00 KAISERIN " " 4.00 35.00 VARIEGATED LAWSONR.C. 600 5000 ENCHANTRESS 300 25.00 QUEEN and LAWSON 2.00 18.00 E. H. PYE, FLORIST UPPER NYACK, N. V. GOVERNOR HERRICK TMIS IVK'W ■%.'' I < ) I^ 15 T Ongiuated and Introduced by H. R. CARLTON, Wlllouehby, O. We have the lollowing sti ck 'n the finesi condition to plant and now is the time to plant: jj^inch at $a.oo per doz., $10 per 100 and $75 per tooo 4 " " 2.50 " '* 13 '* too " 75 '• 1000 It will pay you. Try It. 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, Lancister, Pa, HINSDALE, ILLS. DAHLIAS. 75 Order at once. Now is the tune to place \our order for bulbs which will insure you getiine named va- rieties in any quantity; delivery to be made this fall or early spring. DAVID HERBERT & SON, Successors to L. iC Peacock, Inc. A.TrCO, 3V.J. Brocl(ton Dalilia Farm Has the largest and finest collection ol Dahlias in United States, with prices that will suit the trade. StnJ for price lis/. W. p. LOTHROP, Prop., East Bridgewater, Mass. TO BUYERS Patronize our advertisers, tKey ^vill treat you rig'Kt. ARTHUR COWEE GLADIOLUS SPECIALIST Meadowvale Farm HAS UNDER CULTIVATION OVER. 100 ACRES COMPRISING The Best Mixtures, Collections and Named Varieties in Existence. Write for 1906 Catalog CHRYSANTHEMUMS C. Touset and Nonin, the mnney maUers as wc have found them $1.00 per doz.; $7.00 per loo: $60.00 per 1000 Pacific, Estell, Wiljowbroik, Hallida7, Kalb and L Harriet, 60c per doz.; $4.00 per 100; Cash with ord-r. EGGELING FLORAL COMPANY 1653 S. Crand Ave., St. Louis, Mo. December 1, 190(5 HORTICU LTU RE 579 FORCING STOCK of EXCELLENT QUALITY New Importations Just Arrived Rhododendrons — Lcadini; varieties suitable for forcing such as Caractacus, Evcrestianum, Ilendersoni, Kate Waterer, Michael Waterer, Mme. Wagner, Mine. Carvalho, Mrs. Fitzgerald, Prince Caniille de Rohan, William Austin, etc., etc. Finely shaped plants with 12 buds and upwards, $i.oo each; $11. CO per dozen, $90.00 per too. Azalea riollis— Elegant bushy plants, 15 inches high, well set with buds, fine for early forcing, $4.50 per dozen, $35.00 per 100. Lilacs Pot Orown— Charles X and riarie Legraye— Good sliaptd plants well set with buds, $6.00 per dozen, $45.00 per lOO. Indian Azaleas — To close out we are still offering at import prices a full assorlnient of standard varieties. 10 to 12 inch Crowns, $4.50 per dozen, $35.00 per 100 12 " 14 " " 6.00 " " 45.00 " " 14 " 16 " " 7.00 " " 55.00 " " Larger sizes at $1.00, $2.00, $2.50 and $3.00 each HENRY A. DREER 714 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, Penna. We have still a few^ thousand Aza'eas 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 Palmft in all sizes, such as KentJas, Arecas, Latanias, Phoenix and Cocos. AI>o Pandanus Veitchli and utills, Crotons, Dracaenas. Nepenthes. Aralias, Araucitrias, A->pidlstras, as well as a tine lot of Ferns ■suitable f r d shcs. in lead ng varieties, and Cibotium Schiedei from $i.ooto$3 ooeach. Wholtsale Pnce List on application. A. LEUTHY & CO., Importers and Exoorfers, Growers and Dealers, PerltlBi* St. Nurseries, Rosliuilale, BOSTON, MASS. ARAUGARIAS A SPECIALTY. 6000 of the choicest on hand at the following lowest cash prices: Excelsa, s^i-in. pots. 3-4 rier>, 10 10 14 in. high, 50 to 60 cts., 6-in. pots, 4-6 tiers, 16 to 22 in. high,$ .7^,$i 00 to $1.35 each. Compacta Robusta, vety fine, 6-7 in. pots, $ -25. $'-50t $'.7S. $2.00 each. Glauca. 6-7 in., $1.00, $1.25, $1, so each- Kentia Forsteriana a ad Belmoreana. 6-in. , 30 to 40 in high, 4 years o d, $ i.oi-, S^-'S to $1.50; made up, $2.00 each. GODFREY ASCHNIANN, 1012 Ontario St.. Philadelphia. Look through the Buyers' Directory and Ready Reference Guide. You will find some good offers there also. ORCHIDS forSPRINGDELIVERV MARCH, APRIL, and MAY VANDA CdRULEA and DENDROBIUM WARilANUM LOWII We qunie ■ rices per 100 plants CrPRIPEDIUM CALLOSUM Wc shall have one shipment o( 5,oo( Plants. Fordeiiver\ Juneor July. Weshall havetherare VANOA SANDERIAHA and can quote prices per single pi. m or in qaaotity. A. HELD. 11-19 William St., NEW VORK ORCHIDS Largest Importem, Erjmrtern, Grmcert and Hifbridistn in the World Sander, b\. Albany, England and 235 Broadwuy, Room I NEW YORK CITY ORCHIDS Arrived In Superb Condition Catlleya Dovviana, C. Gigas. C. M.issiae, C. Percival- iana, C Speciosissima, C. labiata, C. Eldorado, C. suberba, C. Leopoldii. and many others. Write for Prices LAGER A HURRELL, SUMMIT. N. J. ORCHIDS Now is the time to place your order for freshly imported Orchid.s delivered uext spring. Oiir facilities for handling larpe consiffi.ments are second to none. Prices are vorv low. quality consideied. fine stfck n£ L'Stul)!ish..-d Orchids dii liainl. CARRILLO & BALDWIN. Secaucus. N. J. ORCHIDS from PHILIPPINES PHAL/ENOPSIS SCHILLERIANA We are ready to give quotations upon plants with I to 3 leaves, per loo planis, or upon sound plants without leaves, [>cr too plants, for immediate delivery i. o. b. H amburg. A. HELD, 11-19 Williara St., NEW YORK 28 Houses Imported — Semi-established Established and Fine Hybrids Stove and Qreenhouse Plants Inspection invited Correspondence solicited JULIUS ROEHRS CO.. Rutherford, N. J. FERNS, CRIMSON RAMBLERS, etc. 10,000 fine Ferns, low, stocky planta. Bostons, Picr- sonii. Scutti. .5 and 6-in. pots. Must be sold. 2.000 !-year old Crimson Rambler, 3 lo 4ft.; several canes, $15 per 100. 5,000 Vinca maj. var. Fine Stock, (or 4. in., $5 00 per 100; 2 1 -^-in., $2 .W pet 100. 60.000 Shrubs. Vines, Ampelopsis, Veilchii, Honey- suckles, Clematis, Wistarias, Cannas, etc., that must be sold. List Free. BEMJ. ON NELL. Forist. West Crove.Pa. Boston Ferns, Fine Plants 5-ln. pots 35c. 6-ln. pots 50c. 7-ln. pots 65c. Immediate delivery. Cash with order. H. N. EATON SOUTH SUDBURY, MASS. ORCHIDS £^^ Some give you quality, some give quan- tity, I give you both ! FICUS 4=inch, 22 l-2c.; 6.inch 40c.; Stock Plants. 60c. and 75c. FERNS Bostons, 4=inch. 12 l-2c.; Pans, $1.00, $1.50 and $2.00. PLUMOSUS 3-inch, 5c.; 5 and 6-incli, 10c. William C. Smith 6lst and Market St. PHILADELPHIA, PA. 9^ No C. 0. D 's. Satisfactory references requred. or the cash. Five off if remittance accompanies order. We Need Room Wc offer good plants at reasonable prices DiaiTALIS gloxlnlaeilora... 60c. per 100 VINCA. mixed, (ro-e white with redeye, pure while) i54 in. po.s, $2. 00 per 100 PRIMULA obc. gr. 11., mixed, 2>4 in 2-50 per 100 BAUDISCH & CO. Union Hill, ^ew Jersey Look through the Buyers' Directory and Ready Reference Guide. You will find some good offers there also. BUY WHITMANI THE RECORD BREAKER FERN IT HAS NO COMPETITOR PlanU in 2H inch poll. $25 per 100; $200 per 1000 Fine Specimen* in 5-inch pota. $1 each; 6-inch. $1 50 each; 8-inch. $5 H. H. BARROWS & SON, A hitman, Mass. £80 tlOKTlCULTURE December 1, i90S f SEASONABLE BULB STOCK c i c c c < c « c c c < c « c We call attention to a few leading varie- ties of which we have good stocks. Fine Forcing Stock or for Bedding, which we can supply as long as unsold as follows NARCISSUS Per 1000 Golden Spur (the favorite single yellow) $18.00 Grandee (Maxlmus) 10.00 Horsfieldl 16.00 Prlnceps (large Irish single trum- pet datfodll) 7.00 Single Von Slon, very early — much earlier than Trumpet Major 11.00 Trumpet Major, French-grown, forces extra early 12.00 Double Von Sion, extra sized bulbs 12.00 Double Von Slon, mammoth double-nosed or top-root 20.00 Incomparable fl. pi. 9.00 Incomparable Stella 5.50 Poetlcus (Pheasant's Eye) 4. .50 Poetlcus Ornntus 7.00 Orange Phoenix 11.00 Giant Campernell Jonquil Ragu- losus 6.00 Double Jonquil 8.00 Blcolor Victoria, of great merit $3.00 per 100, 25.00 Karri Consplcuus 8.00 Silver Phoenix 20.00 Mrs. Langtry 10.00 Orientalls (Chinese Sacred Lily), bundle of 4 baskets (120 bulbs) for $4.80. HYACINTHS HINIATl'HB, OK DLTCH ROMANS. flue for pans or for cutting, can also be used very satisfactorily for bedding; very cheap and very profitable. Per 100. Grand Maltre, Glgantea, Gertrude, King of the Blues, and La Per 100. Baroness van Tuvll and Mme. Van der Hoop 2.25 Czar Peter 2.50 FINE NAMBD, such as Albertlne, Ger- trude, Grand Blanche, Robt. Stelger, Mme. Van der Hoop, L'Innocence, Baron van Tuyll (plnl;) Marie, Blocks- berg. Bouquet Tendre, Flevo, Garrlclt, Bouquet Royal, La Vlrginite, Prince of Orange, etc., our selection of varieties $4.00 per 100. $30.00 per 1000. Where special varieties are wanted, , write for price. ■WHITE ROMANS, selected bulbs. 1315 c-m, $3.00 per 100. $25.00 per 1000. LILIUM LONCIFLORUM Japan-grown, 9-10 in. bulbs, case of 200 for $15.00 Japan-grown, Multiflorum, 7-9 In. bulbs, case of 300 for 1500 Japan-grown, Multiflorum, 9-10 In. bulbs, case of 200 for 17.00 Japan-grown Glgaiiteum, 8-10 in. bulbs, case of 225 for 22.50 Freesia refracta alba, finest Bermuda bulbs, $7.50 per 1000. Lily of the Valley. Just arrived. Oar finest Perfection grade for earliest forcing. Immediate delivery, case of 2.000 pips for $28.00. Gladiolus Colvllli alba "The Bride," $7.50 per 1000. Gladiolus Colvllli rubra, $6.50 per 1000. ASTILBB, OR SPIREA. Ready for de- livery. Gladstone, $8.00 per 100; As- tllboldes floribunda and Japonica. $5 00 per 100; Compacta multiflora, $6.00 per 100. UIELYTRA SPECTABILIS, strong clumps, $8.00 per 100. CROCUS, large sized bulbs In finest named varieties — David Rlzzio, La Majestneuse, Mont Blanc, Prince Al- bert, Sir Walter Scott, etc., $5.00 per 1000; Separate Colors— blue, white, yellow and striped, $3.00 per 1000. Per 1000. Allium Neapolitanum $5.00 Anemones, Single 4.0U Chlonodoxa LuclIIae 6.50 Grape Hyacinths, blue 3.50 Grape Hyacinths, white 6.50 Spnnish Iris, mixed 2.50 Double Ranunculus, French 3.50 Double Ranunculus, Persian 4.00 Double Ranunculus, Turban 5.00 Scllla Campanulata cerulea 3.50 Snowdrops, Single and Giant 6 00 Sparaxis 3.50 Ixlas. mixed 2.50 Oxalls, Bermuda Buttercup 6.00 TULIPS Peyrouse $1.75 For other varieties, see our wholesale list, which will be sent on application Cottage Maid Kelzerskroon (Grand Due) La Relne Prince of Austria Bizards, mixed Darwins, mixed Golden Crown Parrots, named Count of Leicester Duke of York Gloria Soils Lndv Grandlson Murlllo I'eony Red Rose Blanche $9.00 17.00 8.50 2400 7.00 10.00 7.50 1200 0.00 000 12.00 12.00 19.00 10.00 8.00 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 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 iF. R. PIERSON CO., Tarrytown-on-Hudson, Fnew YORK. | iniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiimiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiimFiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiUL A "BREAD A^ BUTTER" CARNATION Cutting one third more than Fair Maid now in the same house. Tested four years. Debutante is the name. You can't find a better carnation. Cuttings ready for delivery after January I, 1907. $10.00 per 100. $95.00 per 1000. All Clean Slock. Order Now. Rooted Headquarters in Boston FOR I Hardy Ferns«"°Galax Leaves I I Best Ferns Galax, Green and Bronze I = $1.00pen,000 $1.00 per 1,000 E = These prices wilt hold (;ood until late spring = I N. F. McCarthy & co. | J. W. HOWARD, Somerville, Mass. I j | order now... 84 Hawley St., Boston I fiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii SPECIMEN NURSERY STOCK Deciduous Trees and Shrubs, Evergreens. Rhododendrons, Azaleas, over one hundred (IOOJ acres of the choicest varieties. SEND FOR PRICE LIST COTTAGE GARDENS CO. Queens, Lone Island, - New York "CHRYMNTIIEMUir STOCK PLANTS. Applcton, Iv. ry rth some invention for transporting flowers to market and returning emp- ties free. The flat has gone forth from the express company that farmers and florists shall pay hereafter ten cents on each empty box returned. If goods could be shipped by freight, business could be done much more cheaply but perishable goods must reach the mar- kets in quickest possible time. As everyone is perfectly aware there has been a general turn over in the sched- ule of rates, etc., since the new inter- st.'^te commerce laws have gone into effect; no rebates or passes may be given, and nothing ciirried free, under ppnalty. It has been alleged that some niembers of both bouses in Washing- ton have been accustomed to have their family washing sent to them free and ri'turn the empty boxes filled with con- gressional records to show their help the sneenhes that never were made. Probably it is well that the new law has put an end to this snecies of graft work, but the general order is going to hurt the shinping traie of the country ■Tt iRr.ce. The grower who is within driving distance of the market is now in luck. The Society of American Florists having been instrumental in getting the 20 per cent, rediiction on plant shipments is surely given an ex- rlted place for I am led to b°lieve that this is the onlv rebate rate that is left on the list. Very soon there will be a great many calls uron the Society for help from those who have been Its .Greatest enemies. Some private gar- deners may rant about the S. A. F. and question its usefulness. It's nice to be a private gariener for various reasons, one of whif>.h is that one can draw his STlary wbpn due and sign an O. K. to bills without having to worry about where the money is coming from, but some of the private gardeners who have gone into the commercial busi- ness are calling even a little louier now than those who have been in the ups .nnd downs of the latter business for vears. Good luck to the S. A. F. and b. H. In a contemporary there is a discus- sion parti"ir'ated in by a man with whom business musr he very dull. Iturbank and Mrs. Eddy are hit but the former is the main target. I am surprised at a man of O'Mara's calibre l)rin.Erin2r that good woman, or any de- nomination of religion into the contro- versy. Fach has his or her own way of looking at things sniritually; leave them to thpir way of thinking. Look- ing at BurbanU's pi"ture. a few lines f'om Burns' Ode to Washington fits in very well: "Wliere Is that l)row erect nn.00 Compacta Hultiflora 4.50 40.00 The above are ALL LARGE CLUMPS suitable lor 6 in. pots and larger. HENRY F. MICHELL CO. 1018 Market St„ PHILADELPHIA PA. SEED TRADE ONLY Barenbrug, Burgers & Co. are the leadiug gniss seed spcciarists of Arn- hem, Holland. Arnhem has been cele- brated for many generations as head- quarters for natural grasses. The lead- ing seedsmen of the world look to Arnhem for their supplies of crested Dogstail. Florin, Sweet Vernal, Fes- cues, Wood Meadow and all fancy grasses for lawns and pastures. Con- stant growth in any business is proof conclusive that customers receive hon- orable treatment and full value for their money. Orders from the seed trade are solicited and satisfaction guar- anteed. Dr. Stabler's analyses as to purity and germination go with all fancy samples. Write at once to the sole agent for the United States and Canada, George C. Watson. Dobson Building, 9tb and Market Sts.. Phila. Our guarantee means something. We are not here today and gone tomorrow. We number among our customers the largest seed houses in the world. Orders should be placed now for sptlng delivery. I'resent marliet rates while without engagement are particularly favorable to buyer. All Indications point to greatly enhanced figures in the near future. Emtabllshad 1346 Wm. Elliott & Sons 20I Fulton St., NEW YORK Seeds, Bulbs, Fertilizers and Horticultural Sundries Talaphonm 3427 Oourtland December 1, 1906 H O RTI CU LTU RE 587 RENNIE & THOMSON ^''tnJc^^U^-'.f^^r.s^^uZlL'"'' 135 and 137 Washington Street, PROVIDLNOE, R. I. ... OPENING ANNOUNCEMENT ... 1i We desire to announce that ive have opened extensive modern rooms at the above address for the purpose of conducting a liigh grade Seed, Bulb and Plant business. H The members of our firm are well known, Mr. Rennie having been identified with the trade in this locality for the past twenty years, and Mr. Thomson for a like period, with leading houses m this country, more recently for eight years with R. & J. Farquhar & Co. of Boston. Our combined experience and intimate knowl- edge of the best sources of supply places us in the position of being able to serve you in an acceptable manner. \ QUALII Y. The first and foremost consideration in the pur- chase of seeds is quality. It represents satisfaction or disappoint- ment. We will esiablish a store that shall be known as head- quarters in Providence, if not in the East, for quality and fair dealing. We, therefore, hope by careful attention to business to merit yuor confidence and enjoy a liberal share of your patronage. H Our catalogue for 1907 will be issued in January, but mean- while when you are in need of anything in our line, please favor us. Orders will be filled carefully and promptly at lowest prices. MUSHROOM SPAWN We have just received a consign- ment of English Milltrack Spawn in excellent condition. Per 100 Lbs., $7.50. PURE CULTURE SPAWN Made in America. Per 100 Bricks, $14.00. R.&J.Farquhar&Go 6 and 7 South Market St., BOSTON. THOS. J. GREY & CO. Frebli Flower, Farm and Garden Seeds, New Mushroom Spawn. Kxtra quality — French, Japan and Dutch Bnlbs. A full line of Agri- cultural Machinery and Kepairs 32 South Market St., Boston SEND FOR CATALOOttE QUALITY I^AI 8EMD »0B OATALOdUE. ARTHUR T. BODDINQTON :I4» WMt 14th St., New Tork. MAKERS of PURE CULTURE TISSUE COlUflBIA. ALASKA, BOHEMIA MUSHROOM =SPAWN = Taj Prcsh Spawn Alway?! "" hand. WRITE FOR PRICES. COCHRAN MUSHROOM i SPAWN CO. 911 CHEMICAL BLDQ. ST. LOUIS, MO ^ LILY OF THE VALLEY PIPS Just arrived and are, as ii-iial, the finest imported into this maiket no matter under what name. Send for prices. SPIRAEA per 1(10 Japonica— Extra d 1824 SEND FOR MULE BAROMETER — FREE FOR THE ASKlNO BRIDGEMAN'S SEED WAREHOUSE RICKARDS BROS. Props, See(ls,Bullis,Planls,Etc. 37Eastl9tliS»., NEW YORK Oil Y 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 VAILEY III II I nil Auratum, Album, ■.ll.i\il?l Roseum, Rubrum. Joseph Breck & Sons Corp. 47-54 NO. MARKET ST., BOSTON. MASS H. E. FiSKE Seed Co. 1b now open for business. Bulbs In quuutlty selected Id Hollaod from grow- ers of loug experience lo the growlug of Bulbs for our markets. Emilent Bulbs Excellent Show Room Call and See Us 12 and 18 Fiineuil Hull Square, Boston H. E, FISKE SEED CO. 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. Cotnei Tomato Those who forcft tomatoes should give "Comet" a trial. This variety has been the talk of ijardeners aiound Ko.ston llie past season. Those who have seen it jirowing de- clare there's nothing to coniimre with it. Seed. $S 00 per or. Tr»de packet $1.00. WILLIAM SIM, CliUondale, Mass. ^'^^^6 'BAMBOO STAKES ii |M KILLS SAN JOSE SCALE 5old by Ihe seed dnalers For fine pamphlet, write to HAMMOND'S SLUG SHOT WORKS, Fl»hklll-on-Hudson, N.Y. HORICUM 088 HORTICULTURE December 1, 190fi 2t*0¥y*n/w*ivyvyyvyyyy%tttuy%0*mvyyyyvyyytnMt0/ i %VW»WA^»\AIViWW»W>W»«W>^«»^<»WWiie for each size l»-Her, given away with first order of 500 letters Block Letters, iH or 2 inch size per 100. $2. Script Letters, 3. Fastener wiln each letter or word. Used by Icadi k florists everywhere and for sale by ^11 wholesale floii>ts and supply dealers N. f . McCARTnV, Manager 66 Pearl Stre.> ■■> I and Beaven's Fadeless Sh.et Moss. Write for iam„lea. Ct Ai DCAVtlli tVeigieen, AISi I CU'T FLOWER MARKET REPORTS ~ Thanksgiving Day biisi- BOSTON ness has surpassed all previous records. Chrys- anthemums and carnations are enjoy- ing an especially strung demand, lead- ing the roses in this respect. Chrys- anthemums have not. however, made any advance in prices over those pre- vailing last week. In roses. Bride and Bridesmaid seem to have a little bet- ter call than do the other varieties, but there are enough of all to supply every demand. The violet trade is ex- cellent. White carnations lay be- hind the colored varieties, as might lie expected. Market conditions were BUFFALO were much improved over the previous week. Flowers of all kinds were plentiful, . especially ordinary roses, which were I a drag. The latter part of week bet- ter results were obtained all along the line. Chrysanthemums of good qual- ity .'^old well; also violets, narcissi. Roman hyacinths, lily of the valley, and stevia. Greens are in good sup- ply, with demand normal. Conditions could not COLUMBUS be more favorable for a fine holiday business for Thanksgiving. As regards stock there will be plenty and good; and with the one exception of carnations, retail prices will show a reasonable profit, and yet be attractive to the cus- I tomer. One dollar a dozen is about what over-the-counter trade are wil- ling to pay for holiday carnations, but fancy grades that will cost us up to $0.00 cannot be sold at this. Chrys- anthemums will remain about where they have been. Roses will be plenty and of especially fine quality. As the demand for laurel wreathing and other greens is not a heavy one here at Thanksgiving, we have plenty at reg- ular rates. The craft have made prep- arations for a great business, and there is no question about getting it. Warm, rainy days had a DETROIT somewhat depressing ef- fect on business, still ' good stock is cleaned up well; only the lower grades of chrysanthemums move slowly. Beauties and carnations are still very scarce. The past week has INDIANAPOLIS been dull with the exception of one or two days which kept the retailers on the jump. There are still plenty of chrysanthemums, the large proportion of which are of the better quality and command good prices. The common stock has decreased in quantity, and is no longer a menace. Trade seems to run almost entirely to chrysanthe- mums. This season carnations are much better and arc nearing the qual- ity usually seen at this time of the year. Enchantress is the best variety on the market. Violets are still scarce. Some of the growers who had e.xcflleni success with tliem last year are cutting but few. That leaves us at the mercy of the New York market, which owing to distance is not alto- gether satisfactory. Good American Beauty and tea roses seem to be plen- tiful enough [or all demands. Quite a number of orchids are grown here this season, which find ready sale. There is plenty of green stock of all kinds, including boxwood, the latter receiving its full appreciation here. Business conditions LOUISVILLE were very satisfac- tory the previous week. Chrysanthemums had a great run, and are nearing their end. Car- nations are of a good quality but are hard to secure in quantities, and are quickly taken. Roses are in adequate supply, and have a fair demand. The quality averages good. Violets and lily of the valley as well as other stock sell well, and can be had as needed. The warm weath- PHILADELPHIA er of the early part of the week had a bad effect on roses. Most of them were off color and too plentiful. But the market improved materially latter part of week. Brides and Beauties were the best sellers. Liber- ties and Richmonds are now much im- proved in qaulity — with longer stems and larger flowers and are going much better. Chrysanthemums are still plentiful but the market seems able to absorb all the good stock at satis- factory prices. At this writing (Tues- day) the indications are that there will be enough to go around on Thanksgiving Day. Carnations are less plentiful. Some very fine White Perfection are coming in from out of town points. Good prices are being realized for orchids although these seem quite plentiful. There are fine vandas, cypripediums, oncidiums. cat- tleyas and dendrobiums coming in. In violets there is now more local stock arriving but the Hudson River ship- ments are still necessary- Tlie latter are fine quality. OBITUARY. Joseph Bachler who, until ten years ago, was a florist in Allegheny, Pa., died at his home in that city Novem- ber 19, at the age of 7S. Frank E. Hodgman, Louisville, Ky.. died on November 19, aged 70. He was a native of New Hampshire but has been in the florist business in Louis- ville for the past thirty years. .A widow and step-son survive him. NEWS NOTES. Miss Knaus. who bought George Ivcadley's store at Detroit recently, is now fully installed. It is stated that nearly 8,000 school .gardens exist in Austria, not including the sister kingdom of Hungary. An elaborate Italian garden 40x150 feet is being constructed on the grounds of Bayard Thayer at Lancas- ter, Mass. A golfl medal has been given by the Rhoile Island Horticultural Society to .lohn A. Macrae for chrysanthemum Ool len Dome. R. L. Goinsalvos of Waltham, Mass., is having a salesroom handsomely etiuipped on Chestnut street for his .growing business. One of the buildings of the C. L. Wairous nursery, S. 9th street, Des Moines, Iowa, was destroyed by fire November IG. Loss, $3,000. Chas. Connon has opened a retail store in one of the big department stores at Cth street and Washington avenue, St. Louis, Mo. Wm C. Smith & Co. have bought out the wholesale commission house of Frank M. Ellis, 131G Pine street. St. Louis, Mo., and will continue the l)usiness. A housewarming given in the Forest Park greenhouses, St. Louis, on the completion of the two new houses, was the occasion for the presentation of gold watches to George Ostertag, gen- eral superintendent and .lohn Ratch- ford, keeper of the park. The presen- tation speech was made by H. Vern- heyem of O'Fallon Park. Piedmont Heights, a suburban sec- tion of Oakland, on the east side of San Francisco bay, is rapidly becom- ing a swell residence location for San Francisco business men. In the center of this spot H. M. Sanborn has had his large and famously fine nursery for a quarter of a century, but it will not be there many weeks more. A big price has been paid for the grounds by parties who want to build homes there. Mr. Sanborn has bought a tract of land nearer in the center of Oakland, adjoining to the Cox Seed Company's nursery, and will shortly remove to this new site his nursery stock and range of greenhouses. D. \V. Brainard of Thompsonville. Conn., has added a spacious exhibition room to his establishment, and remod- elled and improved his office and sales department William J. Smyth FLORIST Cor. MlcMfan Ave. and 3lst St., CHICAGO We ship to all points in Illinois and Iowa. Phones : Douglas 744. Douglas 523, Douglas 740 PLANTS, PALMS and FERNS can be furnished at any time and in any quantity by CHAS. W. EBERMAN 53 West 30th St. - NEW YORK W/io/esa/e Doalar 592 HOKTI CULTURE December 1, 1906 FRANK MILLANC Wholesale Commission Florist COOGAN BUILDING 55-57 W. 26th Street, NEW YORK Tel. 299 Madison Sq. Open 6 a. m. to 5 p. M. FORD BROTHERS 48 West 28th Street, NEW YORK \ %^%^'%'%^%^%^^^^^^%^'%^'m9^'^'%'^^^^'^^^'^^'%^%^^^^ % JOHN I. RAYNOR 11 Wholesale Commission Florist ^^^^J^^lhiS^olBlV A lull line of Choice Cut Flower stock for all purpoae(. Comprlsea eiery variety grown for New York market, at current prlcei • TEL. 1998 MADISON SQUARE 49 W. 28 St., New York City A Full Line of All CUT FLOWERS rolephone. 3870 or 3871 Madison Sanare Alexander J. GuHman The WHOLESALE FLORIST Of NEW YORK PKone 1664B5 Madison quare 43 W. 28th Street HICKS &CRAWBUCK, Inc. Wholesale Commission Florist? and Jobbers in Florist's Supplies 76 AND 78 COURT STREET BROOKLYN, N. Y. Walter F. Sheridan jy/i4tlf sfile CoiH7nfssiftn Ifrnhv in CHOICE CUT FLOWERS 39 West 28fh Street, N^w York Telephone: 3S32-3533 Hadlson Square HEADQUARTERS FOR NOVELTIES ORCHIDS A SPECIALTY ORAOK or VAIatiEY ON HAND GARDENIAS, DAISIES. ROSES AND CARNATIONS CO i^^R/iAKiiio TalephoM ._ ... Ma..i. o^ »J_... JAMES McMANUS, 75911.^8.. 42 W. 28th St., NewYork JH. 13>. Pi^ieO^VXE^JVO:" Successor to Wm. Chormley Wholesale Commission Florist CHOICE CUT FLOWERS 57 West 28th St. New York. Special Attention to Shipping Orders Telephones: jaoo, aioi, Madison Square Write for Current Prices WHOLESALE COMMISSION FLORIST Open 6 a. m. Daily Ready to Talk Business with a Good J.K.ALLEN 106 W. 28 St., NEW YORK TELEPHONE 167 MADISON SQ. Lily of the Vallev and Bulb Grower NEW YORK QUOTATIONS PER lOO-TO DEALERS ONLY Rose* Am. Beauty, fan and sp '• extra. No. I " Lower grades Bride, 'Maid, Golden Gate, fan & sp " " " " ordinarx Liberty, Richmond, fancy & ^pec al *' " ordinary Chatenay fancy and special *' ordinary Kilfarney, fa cy and special " ordinary Carnations, Fancy Last Half of Week ending Nov. 24 1906 30.00 to 40.00 15.00 to 2C.OO 6.00 to 10.00 3.00 to <.oo 8.00 to ro.oo a. 00 to 5.00 10.00 10 12.00 1.50 to 3.00 8.00 to 10.00 r.oo to 3.00 5.00 to 8.00 1.50 to 3.00 3.00 10 4.00 First Half of Week beginning Nov. 26 1906 50.00 to a^.oo to 8 00 to 3.00 to 8 00 to 3.00 to 10.00 to 3 00 to 10.00 to a 00 to 10.00 to 3.00 to 3 00 to 60,00 35 00 la.oo 5.00 10.00 5.00 I3.00 4.00 12.00 4.00 13.00 4.00 5.00 Carnations, Ordinary Chrysunthemums, fancy ** ordinary Cattleyas VInlets lilies Oa'-denla* Lily of the Valley nivnonette Adiantum Cuneatum " Croweanum - Smilax ■ Asparagus Plumosus, strings.. . ■ '* " & Sprengcn, bunches LastMalf of Week ending Nov. 24 1906 1.50 to to 3.00 to . 50.00 to 1. 00 to 1 3.00 to 15.00 to 3.00 to to . to 10.00 to 95.00 to 15.00 to a. 00 30 00 75.00 2 oc 16.00 50.00 4.00 1.00 1.50 15.00 50. 00 35.00 First Half of WeeV beginning Nov 26 1»Q6 ORCHIDS AT ALL SEASONS WM. STUART ALLEN GO. Commission Mercliants in Cut Flowers 53 WEST 28TH STREET, NEWYORK Telephone 356 Aladii^ou :S(|uare Edward C. Horan Wholesale Florist 55 WEST 28th ST. TeL ,V»J itudiuD Sq. New York 1.50 to 2. 00 to 25.00 3.00 to 50.00 to 75.00 1. 00 to 1.25 10.00 to 13.00 25.00 to 50.00 3.00 to to 4.CO .50 to 1.50 to 1.50 10.00 to 15.00 25. to to 50.00 15.00 10 35.00 TRAENDLY A S CHENG K WHOLESALE FLORISTS Famish best stock at tail prices all the year rouud tieud fur quetations on fall orders Tel. 798.793 Madison Sq. 44 West 28th Street, NewYork Clt)| Charles MiJlang A. L.YOUNG & CO. 50 West 29th St., New York city Cut Flowers on Commission A Reliable Place to Consig'n to or order from Telephone: 3860-3871 Madison Square WHOLESALE FLORISTS 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 December 1, 190i; horticulture: 5'.t3 SJoV FANCY FERNS $1.25 per 1000 ntn unur green galax $1.25 per 1000 Discount on Larger Orders Let us have >our standlnK order for t ern. Will make price riRht all throuKh season i^AVKolesale Florists 38-40 BRODAVV^Y. . DUROIT, MICH Formerly Hlunl Avenae Michigan Cut Flower Exchange JOHN YOUNG WHOLESALE FLORIST Finest American Beauties and Carnations 5 1 West 28 St. - NEW YORK 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 Bstabltsbed 1891 BUY FROM aji w-\ ALFRED H. LANGJAHR All Choice Cut Flowers in Season 55 West 28th St, New York ^Pelephone 3924 Madison Square. J76 Jirdocii & Co. Wholesale Florists FLORISTS' SUPPLIES S4S Liberty St., PITTSBURG. PA. Long Distance Phone 1435 Court. FOR GOOD PRICES AND CASH RETURNS send your flowers to Phil- F. Kessler 55 West 26th Street, New York. Telephone 2921 Madison Square. REED (Sl KELLER 122 West 2Sth St., New York Florists' Supplies We manufacture ail our Metal Designs, Baskets, Wire Work 4 Novelties and are dealers in Glassware Decorative Greens and florists* Requisites. New Crop Galax Leaves SEND NIE YOUR ORDERS C. W. CALDWELL, M£n£g£r GALAX, VIRGINIA (successor to BLAIR GROCERY CO.) The KERVilN CO. 20 WEST 27th ST., NY. WHOLESALE DEALERS Fresh cut Palmetto &Cycas Palm Leaves. Galax, Leu- cothoe, Feros and .Mosses. All Decorating Evergreen ROBERT J. DYSART, Public Accountant and Auditor Simple methods of correct accounting especially adapted for florists' use. Books Balanced and Adjusted Merchants Bank Building 2S STATE ST., - BOSTON Telephone, Main 58 Send for Our Weekly Price List on Cut Flowers WM. DILGER nanager Best Flowers 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 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 GREEN GALAX SI.iiO per l'ii«i. Discounts oil larg-r .luuiitities. Write for prices on case lot WK HAVE VEHY FINK CUT BOX WOOD. DAGGER AND FANCY FERNS. Freih Northern. $1.00 per 1000. LYRATA, the best substitute (or Smilax. $7.00 pe' ^..-c. Hcidquaners for all FLORISTS' SUPPLIES. Wire De.ign.. Cut Wire. Letters. Immortelles, Cycas Leaves. Wheat Sheaves. Kibb'Mis. CorMiurittMt P.m's. etc LAUREL FESTOONING, iC. and oc. per yard. HENRYM.ROBlNS0N&C0.,8f.ig.'^°;;-L^^^^^^ WHOLESALE FLOWER MARKETS.- ROSES Ara. Beauty, Fan. and Sp. " Extra No.i " Lower grades Bride. Maid, Golden Gate, F. & S. '* " " '• Ordinar>' Liberty, Richmond, Fan. & Sp. ••• " ■' OiOinary Chatenay, Fancy *■ Ordinary KilUmey, Fan & Sp " Ordinary CARNATIONS CI^CINNATI November 13 Fancy Ordinary MISCELLANEOUS Chrysanthemums, Fancy " Ordinary Cattleyas Lilies Violets Gardenias Lily of the Valley Mignonette Adi:intum Cuneatum '■ Crowtranum Smilax Asparigus Plumosus, strincs *' '* & Sprengeri, bunches 30.00 20.00 15.00 8.00 5.00 3.00 S.oo 2.00 5.00 2.00 3.00 1. 00 35.00 25.00 20 00 10.00 6.00 4.00 6.00 4.00 6 00 4.00 4.00 2.00 UtrKulT November 36 4.00 to 20.00 ' 3 00 to 1. 00 4.00 6.00 4.00 3.00 4.00 2.00 4.00 2.00 4.00 3.00 4.00 9.00 4.00 2.00 25.00 6.00 50.00 15.00 1. 00 35.00 3.00 I 00 I 1. 00 I 3 00 19.50 I 12.50 50.00 I 3i.oo 35.00 3.50 3.00 8.00 3.00 8 CO 3.00 S.oo 3.00 30.00 20.00 3«.oo a.oo 4.00 «-50 PtR 100. TO DEALER^ ONLY. BUFFALO I FiffSBORO' November 96 | November a6 50.C 40.C »5- = 40.00 30.00 20.00 10. CO 8.00 to lO.Ot. 4.00 to 8.00 8 00 to lo.oi 4.00 to JO.OO 3.00 to IC.OO I 5. CO 50.00 3.00 4.00 a.oo 15.00 8.00 500 4.00 30.00 15.00 12.00 1.50 3-00 9.00 .50 I. CO 40.00 35.00 15.00 9.00 4.fO 3.00 1. 00 I.5D 15. CO 50 00 50.00 30.00 'O.OO 15.00 8.00 3.00 8.00 4 00 4.00 4.00 a 00 to to 50.00 to.oo 4.00 tt.oo 8.00 6.00 3.00 6.00 to 95.00 1.50 to to 3.00 to 35.00 40.00 15 00 50.00 50.00 Geo. A. vSutHerland Co. CUT FLOWERS Florists' Supplies and Letters 34 HAWLEY STREET - - BOSTON \#^^| I IX |VI^^\A# ^^'^ ^^3^'^ moved to our large buiUling Y^JU rxINvJW atia< tS ]V. lOtl* Stre-t^t, WK CAN SUPPLY YOU WITH AM, CHRISTMAS GOODS - 9y-s. Magnol.a wreaths. Keep your "I" on the enter- prising Florist Supply House of J. STERN, Bells, Immortelles, Etc. 125 N. lOth St. PHILADELPHIA, PA. 594 List of Advertisers Page Allen J.K 592 Allen Wm. Stuart €0.592 Amencan Nurseiy. . . 580 Aschmann Godfrey.- '579 Austin H 589 Bassett & Washbur -578 Bareubrug, Burgers & Co 586 Barrows H.H.& '>on. 579 BayersdorferH &C0.5S8 Baudisch & Co 579 Heaven, E. A. jg^ Boddin^ton A.T ... 587 Boston Florist Letter Co 589 Boston Plate and Win- dow Oiass Co 599 Breck Joseph & Sons 587 Breitmeyer's J. Sonv.589 Bndgeman's Seed Warehouse -587 Brockton Dahlia Farm 578 Budlong J. A 590 Burpee W. A. ftCciS? Caldwell C W sg-j Carlion H. R. 578 Carrillo & Baldwin.. 579 Chicago CarnatioD Co. :78 Cochran M ushroom &SpawnCo, 587 Connell Benj 579 Cooke G. K. 589 Cottage oaidens.. . .580 Cowee A. •• - ■ y,^ Dawson M. M 580 Dilger Wm. 593 Dorner F. Sons & C ■ 597 Dreer H. A. S7G-599 Dysan R. J. 593 Eastern Nurseries.- 580 Eaton H. N 579 Eberman Chas. W.. 591 Edwards Folding Box Co. .'59^ Eggeling Flor?! Co. 578 Elhotl Wm, & Sons.. 5% Esler J G S99 Ernest W. H.. 599 Eyres 5^9 Farquhar R. & J. & Co.. 587 Fen rich J. S 593 Fiske H. E.SeedCo..s87 Foley M fg. Co 599 Ford Bros '9» Fromeni H. E. 59^ Grey T. J. & Co 5S7 Gude Bros Co -. .-589 Gurney Heatei Mfg. Co 599 Guttman Alex. J 592 Hail Asso. ........ 599 Haines j. E 578 Hammond Paini & Slug ShotWor s. 587 Hartmann Hjalmar & Co. 587 Hauswirth P. J. .. .589 Held A 579 Herbert DaTid&Son «;7« Herr A. M "578 Hews A. H. A Co.. ..598 Hicks & Crawbuck . .592 Hilfingcr Bros 5^9 Hitchings & Co 600 HolIowH rden G reen- hnuse 578 Holly-C^stleCo ....=^9 Horan E. C 592 HowardJ W 580 Johnson Seed Co 586 Page Kasting W. F 593 Kervao Co., The ....5^3 Kcssler, P. F 593 King Cons. Co 599 Kroeschell Bros. 599 Lager&HurreH 579 Langjahr, Alfred H,..593 Leuthy A. & Co 579 Lord & Burnham Co. 600 LothropW. P 578 McCarthy X. F. 580-593 McCoiinell Alex.. ■ 589 McKcllar Charles W 590 McKissick, W. E. ...590 McManusJas. .592 Mtchell H F.Co, ...58(3 Michigan Cut Flower Exchange 593 Millang Charles 592 Miltang Frank 592 MillerTheo. 589 M'>ninger J. C. . "599 Murdoch J. B.& Co- -sg^ Murray Samuel., ....589 Nicotine Mfg. Co. ...598 Niessen Leo. Co. 590 Pcnnock-Meehan Co. 590 Perkins St. Nurseries. 579 Peterson A N. 578 Pierson F. R. Co 580 Pierson U Bar Co. . ..600 Pittsburg Floral Ex.. 590 PochIm.Tnn Bros Co. -590 Pye E. H 578 Pyfer A. T 578 Randall A, L. Co.. -.590 Rawson W. W. & C0.586 Raynor John 1 592 Reedft Keller 593 Reid Edw 5go Remberg Peter 590 Rennie & Thomson. .587 Rhodes Mfg. Co 5.^9 Rickards Bros .... .587 Robinson H.M.& Co. 589-593 Roehrs Julius Co. 579 Rolker August & Sons599 Sander & Son 579 Scoll-^y John A. ... • .599 Sheridan W. F, ... .592 Siggers & Sigecrs ...5(.8 Situations & Wants*. 598 Sim Wm 587 Skidelskv S. S 578 Smith W. C. 579 Smyth Wm J 591 Stern J. Si. Co 593 Stearns A. T. Lumber Co. 599 Sutherland Geo. A. Co 593 Swaync Edw 580 Thorburn J.M. & Co. 587 Traendly & Schenck-592 Vick's Jas. Sons 587 VoseH. W 580 Walsh M. H 578 Waterer John & Sons. 580 Waf;onG. C 586 Weathered Co 599 Weber F. C 389 Weber H.& Sods.... 578 Welch Bro<: 590 Winterson E. F, . . . . .590 Yokohami Nurseries. 587 Young A. L 592 Young (nhn ...505 Young, Thos. Jr. ....589 Young & Nugent .- . .$89 Is Your Name In The Above List? If Not, Why Not ? 9 horticulture: Buyer's Directory and Ready Reference Guide READ IT Adrertlsements under this bead^ one cent a word, luitiais couut as words. Regular advertisers lo this Issue are also listed uDder this classltiratloD without charge. Reference to List of Advertisers will Indicate the respective pages. ACCOUNTANT. R. J. Dysart, 28 State St., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. December 1, 1906 ADIANTUMS. Adlantum ITybrldum, fine young plants, 15 for $1, mailed: $.t per 100. Originator's stock. Certificate of Merit S. A. F., '05. A. Ley & Bro., Langdon, D. C. Adlantum Farleyense, 2 1-2-ln. strong stuff, for growing on, or for Fern dish, ?15.00 per 100; $140.00 per 1,000. J. A. Peterson, Westwood, Cincinnati, O. AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENTS. Thos. J. Grey & Co., 32 S. Market St., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. Joseph Breclt & Sons, 51 and 52 .N. Market St., Boston. For p:iK»' see l.lsl of Advertisers. ARAUCARIAS. Godfrey Aschmann, 1012 Ontario St., I'hiladelphla. For page see List of Advertisers. A. Leuthy & Co., Roslindale. Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. ASPARAGUS. James Crawshaw, 403 Plalnfleld St. dence, R. i. Asparagus Crawshawll. Provl- Asparagus plumosus nanus and Sprengerl, 2 1-2-lu., J2.50 loo. Carl Uagenburger, 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, I'a., or Wm. F. Kasting, 385 Elllcott St., Buffalo, N. Y. AZALEAS, W. W. Edgar Co., Waverley, Mass. BAMBOO STAKES. Yokohama Nurseries. 31 Barclay St., N. X. For page see List of Advertisers. BEGONIAS. Begonias Gloire de Lorraine and Turnford Hall, propagated from leaf cuttings, $15.00 100; $140.00 1000: 4-In., $40 00 100. Cash. J. A. I'eterson, Westwood, Cincinnati, O. BULBS AND TUBERS. Joseph Breck & Sous. 47 54 N. Market St., KitStoD Dutch Bulbs. For page see 1.1st of Advertisers. J. M. Thorbnrn & Co., 33 Barclay St., New York. Lily r.ulbs. For page see List of Advertisers. Yokoboma Nurseries, 31 Barclay St., N. Y. Lily Bulbs. For pnee see i.lst o' Advertisers. James Vick's Sons, Rochester, TT Y^ For page see I.lst of Advertisers. A. T. Boddlngton. .'{42 W. 14ih St.. N. Y For page see List of Advertisers. The F. R. Pierson Co., Torrytown-on-IIudson. N. Y. Japan Longlflorunis, Caiididum, Narcissi, Dutch Bulbs. For page see List of Advertisers. nickards Bros., 37 East 19th St., N^w~York. Forcing Bnlhs. For pace see List of Advertisers. if F. MIchell Co., Philadelphia. For page see List of Advertisers. BULBS AND TUBERS— Continued. H. E. Fiske Co., 12 & 13 Faneuii Uall Sq.. lioston. Forcing Bulbs. For page see List of Advertisers. Johnson Seed Co., 217 Market St., Phlla. High Grade Bulbs. For page see List of Advertisers. Arthur T. Boddington, 342 W. 14th St., New York. Late Tulips, Dutch Hyacinths. W. E. Marshall & Co., 146 W. 23rd St., New York. CARNATIONS. E. H. Pye, Upper Nyack, N. Y. For page see List of Atlvertlsers. The H. Weber & Sons Co., Oakland, Md. Carnation Mabeile. 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 CoT7 Jollet, III. For page see List of Advertisers. J. W. Howard, Somerviile, Mass. Carnation Debutante. For page see List of Advertisers. John E. Haines, Bethlehem, Pa. Carnation Imperial and Pink Imperial. For page see List of Advertisers. CHRYSANTHEMUMS. Eggellng Floral Co., 1053 S. Grand Ave.. St. Louis, Mo. For page see List of Advertisers. A. N. Pierson. Cromwell, Conn. Stock Plants. For page see List of Advertisers. Hariowardeu Greenhouses. Greenport, N. Y- Stock Plants. For page see List of Advertisers. H. W. Vose. Hyde Park, Mass. Stock Plants. For page see List of Advertisers. CONIFERS. John Waterer & Sons, Ltd., American Nursery, Bagsiiot, Eng. For page see List of Advertisers. CUT FLOWER BOXES. Folding cut flower boxes, the best made. Write for list. Hoiton & Iluukel Co., Mil wjtnkee. Wis. Welch Bros., 226 Devonshire St., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. Edwards Folding Box Co., Philadelphia. For page see List of Advertisers. W DAHLIAS. David Herbert & Son, Atco, N. J For page see List of Advertisers. P. Lothrop. Brockton Dahlia E. Brldgewater. Mass. Farm. For page see "List of Advertisers. DECORATIVE PLANTS. A. Leuthy & Co., Roslindale, Mass For page see I.lst of Ail vert Isers. Julius Roehrs, Rutherford. N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. DRACAENAS. Dracaena terminalls from bench, fine $25.00 100. Carl Hagenburger, West Men- tor, Ohio. FERNS. A. Lenthy & Co.. Roslindale, Man For page pep List of Advertisers H. H. Barrows & Son. Whitman, Mass. Nephrolepis Whitmanl. For pnire «ep I l«t of Adrerrlsprs H. N. Eaton, So. Sudbury, Mass. Boston Ferns. For page see List of Advertisers. Wm. W. Edgar Co., Waverle.T. Mass. Wm. C. Smith, 61st & Market Sts.. Phlla. For page see List of Advertisers. BenJ. Connell. West Grove, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. FICUS. Wm. C. Smith, filst & Market Sts., Phlla. For page see List of Advertisers. 1 FLORAL PHOTOGRAPHS. Floral Phntographs. Foley's 226 228 12 Bowery New York. December 1, 1906 HORTICULTURE FLORISTS' FERTILIZER. Pulverized Manme Cu.. 31 Union Stock Yards, C'liicaKO. •Sheep Manure, Wizard Braud. FLOKISTS' LETTERS. Boe:on Florist Letter Co., 84 Hawley St., Uutitun. Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. O. A. Sutlierlaud Co.. 34 Bawley St., liuston, Mass. For page tee List of Advertisers. FLORISTS' SUPPLIES. H. M. RoblDson & Co.. 8-11 ProvlDce St., Boston, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. The Kervau Co., iO W. 27tli St., N. Y Decorative Evergreens. For page see List of Advertisers. N. F. McCartby & Co., 84 Uawley St., boston, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. Keed •&: Keller, i:!:2 wT^otb St., New Xork. Kor piiKe s"e List of Advertisers. J. B. MurdoeU & Co.. 545 UbertT'sL Pittsburg, I'a. For page see List of Advertisers. J. Sleru & i_ , 1U28 Uermautown Ave., Philadelphia. Fnr page see List of Advertisers. H. Biiyersdorfer & Co., 1129 Arch St., I'lilladelphla. Removal Notice. For page see List of Advertisers. FLOWERS BY TELEGRAPH. Alei. McCounell, New York. For page see List of Advertisers. b i^d c. W eber. 4»2tJ-28 Oilve SU St. Louis. Mo. For page see List of Advertisers. J. BreltBieyer's Sons, Miami & Uratlot Aves., Detroit, Mlcb. For page see List of Advertisers. Ihos. Vouug. Jr., 41 W. 28th St., New York Kor (iitge see List of Advertiser**. Eyres. 11 N. Pearl St., Albany, N. T. For page see List of Advertisers. George H. Cooke. Washington, D. C. For p.-iL'e »!ee List of .Advertisers. Gude Bros. Co., 1214 F ift., Washhigton. D. C. For paee «ee JAstt of Advertisers. Samuel .Murray, 1017 Broadway, Kansas City, Mo. For page sei- List of Advertisers. Young vt Nngent. 42 W. 28th St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Theodore M 1 lier. 4832 D^imar Bvd., St. Louis, Mo. For pnge see List of Advertisers. P. J. Ilaiiswirth (temporary address) 13 CoTigress St., Chicago. •^or page see List of Advertisers. FLOWERING PLANTS. Baudlsrh & Co.. Union Hill, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. FLOWER POTS. W. H. Ernest. 2Sth and M Sts., Washington. D. C. For page see r.l.«t of Advertisers. A. H Hews & <'o.. Cambridge. .Mass. For pace «pe T.Ist of Advertisers Hlilliiger liros.. Ft. Edward. ST Y. For jtaee see List of Advertisers. GALAX. I. M. RohlDson k Co.. 8-11 Province SL, Boston. For page see T.Isf of Advertisers. Michigan Cut Flower Co.. Detroit. For page see List of Advertisers. C. W. Caldwell. Mgr.. Galax, Va. Galax Leaves. For page see List of Advertisers. N. F.~McCarthy & CoT84'Hawley St~ Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. GERANIUMS. A. M FTerr. Lancaster. Pa. For pnee see List of Advertisers. GLADIOLL Artbnr 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. I'hiladeiphia, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. GREENHOUSE BUILDING MATE- RIAL. Lord & Buriihaiu Co., 1133 Broadway, New Y'ork. For page see List of Advertisers. Plerson U-Bar Co., 1 Madison Square, New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Hltcblngs & Co., 1170 Broadway, New York. For page see List of Advertisers. A. T. Stearns Lumber Co., Nepouset, Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. bklug Conutrucllun Co., N. louawanda, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. J. C. Uonlnger Co., 117 East lBiackhawk~St7, Chicago, III. For page see List of Advertisers. Weathered Co., Box 781), 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. H. M. Robinson & Co.. 8-11 Province St., Boston, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. I'be Kervau Co., 20 W. 27th St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Michigan Cut Flower Co.. 38 and 40 Miami Ave., Detroit. Mich.. Win. Dllger, Mgr. Fancy Ferns. For page see List of Advertisers. E. A. Beaveu. Evergreen, Ala. Fadeless Sheet Moss: Lyrata. For page see List of Advertisers. N. F. McCarthy & Co., 84" Ha wley'SLT" Boston. For page see List of .Advertisers. HARDY PERENNIALS. M. H. Walsh, Woods Hole, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. Eastern Nurseries,. Jamaica Plain, Mass. Herbaceous Plants. For page see List of Advertisers. HEATING APPARATUS. Lord & Burnbam Co., 11,33 Broadway, New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Plerson U-Bar Co., 1 Madison Square. New Y'ork. For page see List of Advertisers, HItehlngs & Co.. 1170 Broadway, New York. For page see List of Advertisers. John A. Scoliay, 73 & 75 Myrtle Ave., Brooklyn, N. T. For page see List of Advertisers. Gurney Heater Mlg. Co.. 188-2nn Franklin St., Cor. Pearl, Boston. Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. Kroeschell Bros., 35 Erie St.. Chicago. For page see List of Advertisers. HOLLY: HOLLY WREATHS. H. Austin. Felton. Del. For page see List of Advertisers. HOT WATER CIRCULATOR. Holly-Castle Co., 170 Summer St.. Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. HORICUM. Hammond's P. & S. S. Works, Flshklll-on- Hudson. N. Y. For pa?e see List of Advertisers. HOT-BED SASH. The A. T. Stearns Lumber Co., Neponset. Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. HItehlngs & Co.. 1170 Broadway. N. T Fnr page see List of Advertisers. Lord * Bnriiham Co.. 11.^3 Broadway. N. Y For page see List of Advertisers. JAPANESE PLANTS. Yokohama Nurseries. 31 Barclay St.. N. T For page see List of Advertisers. 5il5 KENTIAS. Godfrey Ascbmauu, 1U12 Ontario SL I'hlladeipUla. For page see List of Advertisers. Wm. W. Edgar Co., Waverly, M^ss. A. Leuthy & Co., KoslludaieT^MaHS. For page see List of Advertisers. LEADING RETAIL FLORISTS. Alex. McCounell. New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Thomas Young, Jr., New York. For page see l.lsi of Adverilsers. 1 red C. Weber. 4;;2U Olive St., St. Louis. Mo. For naife se.. I.i«t of Adv.ritHers J. Breitiue>er K buns, Detroit, Mich. For page see List of Advertisers. George H. Cooke, Wasbiugtou, D. C For page see List of Advertisers. Samuel Murray. HU7 Broadway, Kansas City, .Mo. For page s.-,- j.isi i.f Ailvertlsers. T214 St., Gude Bros. Co., 1214 F Washlngiou, 1). C. For page see List of A d vertlsera. 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 A.ivertlsers. Mills, the Florist, Jacksonville, Fia Telegraph or mall orders promptly fllied. Long distance telephone connections. Theodore iiiiler, 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 Advirtlsers. MUSHROOM SPAWN, Cochran Mushroom & Spawn Co., 911 Chemical Hldg., St. Louis Mo. For page see List of Advertisers. NICO-FUME^ Ky. Tobacco Prodnct Co.. Louisville, Ky. NICOTEEN APHIS PUNK. Nicotine Mfg. Co., St. Louis. Mo. For page see l.ls-t of Advertisers. NURSERY STOCK. John Waterer & Sous. Ld., American Nursery, Bagshot. England. For page see List of Advertisers. Cottage Gardens CoT.^Teeiis. N. Y. Specimen Nursery Stock. For page see List of AdvertLsers. ORCHID PLANTS. Lager & Ilurrell, 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.T^ For page see List of Advertisers. Carrlllo Jfc Baldwin, Secancus. N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. A Held, n-19 William St.. New York. : Orchids for Spring Delivery. For page see List of Advertisers. 1 John De Buck. College Point. L. I., N. Y. Cattleya GIgas. For page see List of Advertisers. PALMS. A. Leuthy & Co., RosIIndale, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. PATENTS. SIggers & SIggers. Washinuton. D. C. For page see List of Advertisers. PEONIES. Edward Swayne. West Chester. Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. Fine collection of Best Peonies. Com- plete Peony and Phlox Manuals. 2." cents each. C. S. Harrl.son's Select Nursery. York. Nebr. POT HANGERS. Pot hangers, Kramer's Jl doz. by exp . Sl.o.T by mall. I. N. Kramer & Son, Cedar Rnplds. Ta. PRIMULAS. Bnndlsch & Co.. Union Hill. N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. 596 HORTICULTURE, December 1, 1901i RHODODENDRONS. John Wateier & Sous. Ltd., American Nursery, Bagshot, Eng. For page see List vi Advertisers. ROSES. M IT. Walsh, Woods Hole, Mass. Hard.T Roses, 11. T. Ituses and Uamblers. For ijage see List of Advertisers. E. H. Pye, Upper Nyaek, N. Y. For page uee List of Advertisers. BenJ. Coniiell, West Grove, Pa. Crluisou Ramblers. For page see List of Advertisers. Kassett & Washburn, Hinsdale, 111. Booted Cuttings ot Kaiserln, Pres. Carnot, La Detroit. For page see List o£ Advertisers. Roses. Baby Rambler, the strongest dor- mant stock in the country, »2.j.uu per luo: 2 1-2 In. pot plants. $7.(W per luo, SCo.lW per lOiHJ. Brown Bros. Co., Rochester, N. V. The beantltul new pink rose, MISb KATE MUULTON, Is the queen of ul Dluk roses. Its- a winner and you should Kiow It. Price $au.uu luo; 5uo *il'o.w: imx) f2M.W. 5UU0 and upwards. $1.5 per lOlKj. MUiueapolls Floral Co., MluueapoUa, Minn. 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., Philadelphia. For page tee List of Advertisers. J. M Thorburn & Co., 33 Barclay St., New York. Paudanus Utllls Seeds. For page see List of Advertisers. A T. Boddli.gton, 342 W. 14th St., N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers^ HrFTMichen Co., 1017 Market St. Philadelphia, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. R & J. Farquhar & Co., Boston, Masi. Grass Seed Mixtures. For pagejee Lls^ ot Advertisers; James Vick^^Sons, Rochester, N. T. For page see List of Advertisers. W W. Rawson & Co., 5 Union St., Boston. True Irish Shamrock Seed. For page see List of Advertisers. rrjalmar Hartmnnn & Co., 12 StorinRade, Copenhagen, Denmark. Cauliflower and Cabbage Seed. For page see List of Advertisers. G. C. Watson, Dobson Bldg., Phlla. Grass Seeds. For page see List of Advertisers. " W. E^ Fiske Seed Co.. 12 and 13 Fanenll Hall Sq., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. Rlckards Bros.. 37 East 19th St. New York. Giant Cyclamen Seeds. For pace see Llstjif Advertisers. Johnson Seed ro7.^2T7 Market Street, Philadelphia. For page see List of Advertisers. Conrad Appel. Darmstadt, Germany, Es- tab. 17Sf>. High Grade Grass. Clover, and Tree Seeds. SHEEP MANURE. Pulverized Manure Co.. 31 Union Stork Yards, Chicago. Wizard Brand. SPIRAEA. J. M. Thorburn & Co., New York. B^or page see List ot Advertisers. STEAM TRAP. E. Hlppard, Youugstown, O. TOMATO SEEDS. Wm. Sim, Cllftoudale, Mass. Comet Tomato. For page see List o£ Advertisers. VENTILATING APPARATUS. Lord >V: Burnham Co. 1133 Broadway, New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Plersou U-Bar Co., 1 Madison Sq., N. Y. lor page see List of Advertisers. Hltchlugs & Co., 1170 Broadway, N. Y. For iiage see List of Agveitiseia. John A. Scollay, 73-75 Myrtle Ave., Brooklyn, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Weathered Co., 46 and 48 Marlou St., N. X. For page tee List of Advertisers. Foley Mfg. Co., 471 W. 22ud St.. Chicago. For page see List of Advertisera. J. C. Monlnger Co., 421 Hawthorne Ave., Chicago. The Chicago Lifter. VIOLETS. H. R. Carlton, Wllloughby, O. Violet, Gov. llerrlck. 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. Holton & Hunkel Co., Milwaukee. Wis. 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. . , For page see List of Advertisers. Welch Bros., 226~'Devonshlre 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. J A Budlong, 37 Randolph St., Chicago. For page see List of Advertisers. 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. SHEET MOSS. E. A. Beavcn. Evergreen, Ala. For page see List of Advertisers. WILD SMILAX. E. A. P.eaven. Evergreen, Ala. Southern Smilax. For page see List of Advertisers. SPHAGNUM MOSS. Live Sphagnum moss, orchid peat and orchid baskets always on baud. Lager & Hnrrell. Summit. N. J. Fresh, clean; 5 hbl. bale. $1.2.'!: 2 bates, $2 25: 5 hales, SS.OO; 10 bales, $9.60. Casb. H. R. Akers, Chatsworth, N. J. E. F. Wlnterson Co., 45-49 Wabash Ave., Chicago. For page see List of Advertisers. Poen manu Bros. Co 35 Randolph St., Chicago. For nree see List of Advertisers. Detroit. Michigan Cut Flower Exchange, 38 & 40 Miami Av. Wm. Dllger, mgr. For page see List of Advertisers. New YorVc. J. K. Allen. 106 W. 28th St.. New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Wm. Stnart 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 ot Advertisers. WHOLESALE FLORISTS— Continued New York. 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. U. E. Fromeut, 57 Wr28th St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Alex. J. Guttman, 43 West 2»th St. For page see Lls» of Advertisers. E. C. lloran, ab West 28th St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Philip F. Kessler, 55 W. 20th St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. A. 11. Langjahr, 55 W. 28th St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. James McMauus, 42 W. 28th St., New York. For page see List oi Advertisers. Chas. Millang, 5U West 29th St., New York. For i)a;;e see List of Advertisers. Frank Millang, 55-57 W. York. For page see List of 2Uth St., New Advertisers. St., New York. .Advertisers. St., New York. .Advertisers. John 1. Raynor, 49 W. 2Sth For page see List o^ W. F. Sheridan, 'Kr\v7l2sth For page see List of Traciidly & Schenck, 44 W. 28th St., New York. For page see List of .Advertisers. Hicks & Crnwbuck. Inc.. 70 and 78 Court St. Brooklyn. N. Y. For page see List of .Advertisers. 28lh St., N. Y. Ailvi rti-iTS. A. L. Young & Co., 54 W, l-'nr p.ige see l.lsl nf John Young, 51 W 28th For page see List of St., New York. .Advertisers. Philadelphia. W. E. McKlsslck, 1221 Filbert St., Phila- delphia, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. Leo Messen CoT^ 1217 Arch sT^ Phlla- delpbla. 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 Reid, 1528 Ranstead St., Philadel- phia, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. Pittsburg. J. B. Murdoch & Co., 545 Liberty St., Pittsburg. Pa. F'or page see List of Advertisers. PIttsTjurg Florists' Exchange, 228 Diamond St.. Pittsburg. Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. New Offers in This Issue. ASPARAGUS ROBUSTUS. Albert M. Herr, Lancaster, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. CARNATIONS. F. Dorner & Sons Co.. Lnfeyette, Ind. For page see List of Advertisers. DOUBLE CUT PRUNING SHEARS. Rhodes Mfg. Co., Grand Rapids, Mich. For page see List of Advertisers. HIGH GRADE SEEDS. W. W. Rawson & Co.. 5 rnlnii St., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. LILY OF THE VALLEY PIPS. J. M. Thorburn & Co.. 33 Barclay St., New Y'ork. For page see List of Advertisers. LILY OF VALLEY, SPIRAEA. H. F. Mlchell Co., Philadelphia. For page see List of Advertisers. NEW SEED STORE. Rennle & Thomson. 135-37 Washington St., Providence, R. 1. For page see List of Advertisers. RETAIL FLORIST. William J. Smyth. Michigan Av. & 31st St., Chicago. For page see List of Advertisers. December 1, 1906 FRENCH NATIONAL CHRYSAN- THEMUM SOCIETY. This society which makes a prac- tice of holdiug its aunual convention in a different town in France every year selected the old Norman town of Caen for its eleventh convention. In conjunction with the Horticultural Society of Caen a very excellent show was held from the 7th to the 11 th of November. The show was held in the Salle des Fetes of the Hotel de Ville, a portion of it being held in the courtyard under canvas awnings while the conifers, hardy ornamental trees, shrubs and fruit trees were exhibited in the open square facing the Hotel de Ville. As is customary at FVench shows there was a large number of gentlemen elected to form the jury. They are then divided into sections, and each section has alloted to it the awarding of the various prizes in the classes provided for by the schedule. Mr. Harman Payne was appointed presi- dent d'honneur, M. Aug. Nonin presi- dent eft'ectif, and M. Ph. Rivoire sec- retaire-general. Seedlings formed an important part of the show and among the principal exhibitors in this section came M. Ernest Calvat who had a fine lot of blooms, fourteen varieties in all ex- hibited in vases, five or six blooms of a sort. Some were varieties showed at Paris but there were others that were new to us. Mme. Mathieu is a very large Japanese full and double, rather narrow florets but of good build, color pure golden yellow. Gouverneur Gallieni is another double flower an incurving Japanese with narrow grooved florets color golden bronze shaded old rose. Mme. A. Velley Des- mesirets is a big one with rather broad florets, color creamy white slightly tinted. Mile. Jeanne de la Crouee is very large, something in the style of the English variety Mrs. Coorobes in color. Petit Emile is a rather stiff built reflexing Japanese, medium florets, a pretty shade of pale blush. Gouverneur lommart is very large — it has long drooping florets of medium width, color pure golden yel- low. In Tunis we have a flower of great solidity but not overlarge, neat in build, florets rather broad; the color is pale blush. Roi d'Yvetot a big solid Japanese but the florets are quilled; pure golden yellow shaded crimson. .'Another seedling grower present was M. Altd. Chautrier, who told us that in one hour he had 3,000 of his plants and their covering blown down in a storm. He nevertheless showed a creditable selection of seedlings, among which we noted la Soutilla a Japanese incurved with grooved pointed florets, very full and double, color amaranth, reverse silvery. Montague d'Aspenin, a pretty Jap- anese of the truest type, color a pretty shade of pale lilac purple. Col. Labouchere we consider the finest novelty in the show. A grand, massive incurved flower of I he old type, perfect in form and deep in build; florets very broad and grooved, and arranged in perfect regularity; color pure rich golden yellow. Colosse Pyreneen is also large but belongs to the Jap- anese section, color rosy purple. Le Clos Skabel a big incurved Japanese, silvery rosy purple inside florets horticulture: deeper. M. Chautier adopted a new practice, viz.: that of adding to his labels besides the name a description of the color of each flower according to the Repertoire des Couleurs, a work recently published by the so- ciety, and already mentioned in the columns of HORTICULTURE. M. Rozain Boucharlat of Lyons also staged a collection of seedlings rather small in size but containing some good colors. The cut blooms and the pot plants were all arranged in beds on the floor with a wooden edging painted green. The bottles containing the former and the pots were covered with sawdust, and then green moss was laid on the top. In cut blooms they mostly had several inches of stem with foliage, with labels either tied to the flowers or else on sticks in front. M. Ferd. Couillard had a fine lot of cut blooms hors concours, arranged in a circular group. The finest were Prest. Viger, Prest. Loubet, F. S. Val- lis, Lt. Col. Ducroiset, Mrs. Coombes, Sapho, Jean Calvat and Wm. Duck- ham. M. Charves also had a fine lot in which we noted Calvat's Sun, Em- bleme Poitevine, Wm. Duckham, a hairy variety Alexis Dessarps of in- curved form fine golden yellow, Mrs. J. Dunne, etc. A prize of honor was awarded to M. Ch. Gervais for 100 cut blooms. M. Montignay of Orleans ex- hibited a collection of 110 novelties of 1906; they were interesting as such but were hardly grown up to our ideas of show standard. M. Leon Cavron had a lot of plants in pots — specimen plants freely flowered. He also showed as he did at Paris a num- ber of grafted plants and several pyramids in tubs grown a la Japon- aise. M. Rosette of Caen put up a large oval bed hors concours. He too had some fine cut blooms principally varieties known to French growers. In the courtyard a grand display was made by Messrs. Vilmorin, Andrieux & Co., w^ho staged specimen plants in pots. This exhibit was awarded the grand prize of honor. M. L. Gautier exhibited a collection of strawberries in pots and M. Rosette showed a neat little collection of hardy chrysanthe- mums for outdoor culture. In the Square opposite Messrs. Letellier et flls had a very large collec- tion of fruit trees, conifers and or- namental shrubs. They also had in- side a pretty decorative foliage group, and another of peony-flowered dahlias M. L. Davy had a similar collection, fruit trees trained in every conceivable form, as did the preceding. Conifers and many kinds of hardy ornamental shrubs were included in this collection. A lunch was given to the jury at mid-day on the opening of the show, the chair being taken by Colonel La- bouchere, president of the Caen Horti- cultural Society, who welcomed the members of the French N. C. S. and thanked the exhibitors and members of the jury. Several other speeches were made. At 3 p. ra. the convention was opened. M. Viger presided. Papers were read on several subjects relating to the chrysanthemum and discussions ensued as to the best means to develop a taste for chrysanthemum culture. The following day a second meeting of the convention was held. In the afternoon the jury were taken round to see the sights of the town and in 617 the evening a grand banquet was given by the Society to all the jury, officials and members of the convention. C. HARMAN PAYNE A WORTHY CAUSE. Secretary Herr of the American Car- nation Society is sending out the fol- lowing letter: Lancaster. Pa. Dear Sir: KiiowIiik you to be interested in Carnations, Tlio .\nuTlcan ('arnation Society requests tlie iileueure of your co operation In tile jiilvancenieut of our flower ti.v joining tills Society. 'I'he money consideration Is $3.00 for the llrsi year aiid $2.(Jw dollars you will pay as dues. Send name, address and remittance to Alliert M. Herr, Lancaster, Pa. Uespectfully yours. The American Carnation Society. The A. C. S is doing good work, and every florist who raises a carnation or sells a carnation is a beneficiary to a greater amount than the small annual fee called for. We hope the letter will elicit an appreciative and generous re- sponse. AMERICAN RAISED CYPRIPEDIUM SEEDLINGS, Editor HORTICULTURE: Dear Sir:— 1 note in your last issue in Lenox Horticultural Society notes, by the secretary, Mr. Foulsham, that Mr. E. J. Norman was awarded first- class certificate for Cypripedium Josephianum (my namesake), as being the first American raised seedling to flower, which is an error. Cypr. Ar- noldianum has that honor, Cypr. Josephianum being fourth. Yours truly, JOSEPH A. MANDA. CATALOGUES RECEIVED. llasslach & Roumanille, St. Remy de Provence. France. Seed specialties for 1H07. W. Atlee Burpee & Co., Philadel- phia. Pa. Advance wholesale prices for 1907 of 'Seeds that Grow." J. G. Harrison & Sons, Berlin, Md. Catalogue of fruit and ornamental trees. Lists peach trees by the mil- lion. Eastern Nurseries, M. M. Dawson. Mgr., Jamaica Plain, Mass. Every- thing for the Hardy Garden. Beau- tifully illustrated. A charming little Iiamphlet. The Tri-City Florists' Association met at Daven'iort, Iowa, in the home of Otto Boehm on the aft'^rnoon of November 1.5 Roses, carnations and violets was the general theme on which each member gave his experience. John T. Temple and Harry Bliss spoke of the Chicago flower show. Theodore Kwoldt, president of the state associa- tion, spoke of the convention held In October. W. Knees, A. Becker, J. Staack, O. Boehm and T. Ewoldt were appointed a committee to arrange the program for next year. F. DORNER & SONS GO. CARNATIONS LAFAYETTE, Ind. 598 HORTICULTURE, December 1, 1906 THE GLASS QUESTION AS IT AFFECTS GREENHOUSE MEN. Pui'suant to the actiou taken by the Florists' Convention at Dayton, Ohio, in appointing a committee to consider what might be done with the glass tariff, the correspondence below is of interest to everyone in tht craft: Fishkill-oU'Hudsou. N. Y., Nov. 2i>. I'M). JIou. Sereuo E. Payne, Auburn, N. Y. Dear Sir: — I am constraiiu-d lo atldress you upon a matter of foiisid<-T;iblf Inter- est to a large craft of men wlio use win- dow glass In rlipir bu.sinoss to the amount of millions of square feet, and that is the florists of the United States. At the annual convention of the Society of American l<"lorists, held at Dayton, Ohio, one <»f the most important matters brought up was that of the iluty now im- posed upon window glas.s, which is an ad- vance so much greater than existed prior to 1S9G, and which larilT raised the price of this commodity very materially per pound on every bo.\ of glass used. With th<> knowledge of your standing in Congress and being a UHMnbcr of the Com- mittee appointed l)y the (^onventitni, I have for some time thoiiglit of lading this mat- ter before you and to ask that now elec- tion is over and we know how the drift of affairs will l)e the next two years, if the matter of reduction of taritt rates would stand any chanc** of receiving consideration at the approa<-hliig ses- sion <,f Congi-ess. or if at the present stage of public opinion, it wouhi be labor lost to attempt to do anything directly without pronounced agitation. The greenhouse men of the United States, the number of whom runs into the thousands, all feel that the present high cost of thjs necessary article is to them very largely enhanced by the existing ex- cessive duty and If this duty could be brought down to the rale prior' to tlie tar- iff of i.S97. that it would be an e<-o!inmic gain, wlilch would work no harm to i>ro- tlucers. because many of us believe and think that the tariff, .-is It exists today, is ovei'done and the party that should cor- rect the matter is the Kepubliian in con- trol of the majority. Our General Ketcham is dcati s^;^oyfpjFORM rCE 60C i;^.\CUv--w,.Ui^ PtR BOX OF LON&SHEErsr. 'V /y5:r: 6.50 PER CASE or 2 BOXES Hi:ii:<.iij3UJir^ FORSPRAXINC-OR-VAPORIZINC DOICE $1 50 PER DINT BOTTLE $1320 PER CASE OF lO PINT BOTTLES NICOTINE NFG.CO. ST.LOUIS MO. Send other busincs'" direct to Washington. Saves time a-id insures better service. Personal attention guaranteed. Twenty-five years' active service. SPECIALTY: "Working on the Failures of Others." SIGGERS & SIGGERS PATF.NT LAWYERS Box 9, National Union Building Washington, U C. WANTS, FOR SALE, ETC. Advertisements in this column one cent a word. Initials count as words. Cash wiih order. FORSALE-Greentiouse Pipe 4-ln. boiler tubes, second hand, in fine condition, absolutely frei' from scale and with ends cut square. Sample and prices f»n application. Kroeschell Bros. Co., 35 I';rie St., Chicago. POSITIONS WANTED for head garden- ers .ind assistants; for further Infcjrmatlon apply 10 W. W. Rawson & Co., 5 Union St., Boston, Mass. SITUATION WANTED — rdvate place preferred as head gardener. Married; two r*hHdren; good reference. A. N., care R- & J. Farquhar Co., Boston. WANTED— Assistant florist for commer- cial place, midille West. Wages $:!0 per , month and board. Send copy of references 1 In first letter. Address "C. C," care i HORTICULTURE, 11 Ilamlltou Place, Boston. ! Have You Read the Advertisements ) this Week? December 1, 1906 HORTICULTURE. 69!t -t^»e'^^eVt^j>g5,tft. IMPROVED Greenhouse Boiler, 35 Erie St., CHICAGO. Boilers made of ^^ti'el Boiltr I'late: firebox sheets and heads of steel; space all around front, sides and Write for information. shell, water back. WEATHERED COiVlPANY BOX 789, NEW YORK GREENHOUSE BUILDING AND HEATING Send for Catalogue H. TONAWANDA. ..^'^'^Ni. >^ TOBOfiflO. OVT. r ^,^:>^ KING ~~^ *^^^ONSTRlJCTION CO GREEIVHOUSE CONSTRUCnOIV AND 1 1 WUTC Torn CAt&UKiUC AND r«iGB BOSTON PLATE & WINDOW GLASS CO. GREENHOUSE GLASS Gorman and American ^61 to 287 i St., BOSTON 20-22 Canal St. Holds Class Firmly Sae tho Point 49" P£ERL£SS Olazlnc l*olnts %st tbeboau No righri or lofli. Box of 1.000 poiQU 16 ou. |>o«tpald. HENBT A.DREEK, 2 714 CbMteal St.. mi^, Pft. standard OOT ^ Flower.. r VJ 1 ^ If your greenhouses are within 500 miles o( the Capit I, wr tc us, wc can save you money W. H. ERNEST, ?Slh and M Street*. WASHINGTON, 0. C It's Pushing the Hot Water Around All Right for the wise growers who installed it this season. Don't you wish it was doing it for you these cold nights? Holly-Castle Co. Circulator 170 Summer St., Boston CYPRESS SASH BARS 82 fe«t «r 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 LU.nBER CO. NEPONSET, BOSTON, MASS. STANDARD FLOWER POTS Packed in small crates, easy 10 handle. Price per crate 1500 2 in. pots in crate $4 1500 »K " " 5-25 1500354 " " e.oo 10003 *' " 5.00 800 3K " " 5.80 5004 " 4-SO 3205 4-51 1446 " -.16 Price per crate 3o 7 in. pots in cratc$4.2o 60 8 " " 3,00 HAND MADE 48 Q in. pots ID crate $3 60 48 10 " " 4.80 24 II " *' 3.60 24 12 " " 4.80 17 14 " " 4.80 6 16 " " 4.50 Seed pans, same price as pots. Send for pnce list of Cylinders for Cut flowers. Hanging Baskets, Lawn Vases etc. Ten percent, off for. ash with order. Address Hllflng:er Brns.,Pottery,Fort Edward.N.Y. August Rolker & Sons, Agts., 31 Barclay St., N. 1. City. SEND FOR CATALOGUE OF SCOLLAY HOT WATER ana STEAM BOILERS JOHN A. SCOLLAY 78 and 75 Myrtle Arenne BOROUGH OF BROOKLVN, N. V. OlTr GREENHOUSE CONSTRUCTION LUiMBER John C. rioninger Co. 117 E. Blackhawk St., CHICAGO Our Anniversary Number, recog- nized as the best Horticultural Pub- lication of the year, will be issued on December 8. Special Circulation and Superb Colored Plate, but adver- tising rates the same as for ordinary issues. Booking Advertising Space now. Please Order Early. ' ForHeating any Description ofBuilding by Steam or Hot Water NEW YORK OFFICE Ml BFTH AVE ■ ,. 74 FPANKLIN ST BOSTON Sun Drild Cypress 'mm wiUMim IS The. BE.ST* fV/RITE- OLLY MFG.Co. For FRE.E.OiTAL0€iUE. VE^fiTILfiiTIMQ FiTTI/iGiS 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. 22d Street, Chicago EHODES DOUBLE OUT^ PEUNIMa SH£Aa RHODES HFC. CO Dept. 4. Cuts ff'-m both sides o( limb and docs not bruise the bark. We pay Ei- press charges on all orders. Write t,>r circular and GRAND RAPIDS, MICH. BOSTON OFFICE REMOVED TO 188-200 FRANKLIN ST.. COR. PEARL. NOW IS THE TIME TO INSURE YOUR GLASS AWAINST DAMAGE BT HAIL. For particulars address John a. E»lmr, Smdillm Rlrmr, H. •/. 600 HORTICULTURS: Itecember 1, 190(> AND What Does a Material Supply Concern Know about the faults in its materials if they supply materials only and never erect their own houses. If you want the best there is in up-to-date mate- rials, you'll buy them of greenhouse builders and not lumber people or planing mills. HITCHINGS AND CO. GREENHOUSE DESIGNERS AND BUILDERS. ManulactuFfrs of Heatinff aod VcDttlatlDd Apporalus. 1170 Broadway, t 1' NEW YORK. QGGOSSflGflSfi As fcr 5U^j|gjJi_ of construction, the iron frame nouseis decidedly the strong- est, especially in a wide house CLIPPED FROM AMERICAN FLORIST Just imagine the tremendous strength of the iron frame construction with its complete arches of iron running in jointless rafters from ridge to grade line and tied together at intervals by the necessary purlins — a frame nowise dependent on wooden members for its rigidity or strength. Think what that means when it comes to repairs — think of the long time before any repairs will come. Send for Iron Frame Circular LORD ions EXCLUSIVE STOCK Lily of the Valley, Violets Lilies of Exceptional Grade For quotation* on regular or special shipments write to JOHN YOUNG "Wholesale Florist 51 West 28tH Street, NEW YORK Telephone 44-63-4-464 Madison AT FROMENT'S VIOLETS deep in color, rich in perfume, from the best growers in the Rhinebeck district — .Special, Extra and Fancy American Beauty — All popular varieties of ROSES and CARNATIONS— POINSETTIAS — LILY OF THE VALLEY, PAPER WHITES, etc. — ASPARAGUS and FERNS — Everything for Holiday Flower Orders. SECURE YOUR STOCK NOW HORACE E. FROMENT Telephones 2200-220I Madison Square Successor to 'Williain GKormley 57 W. 28th Street, New 604 H ORTI CULTURE December 8, 1906 AS USUAL I OFFER Elegant Stock OF ALL LEADING CUT FLOWERS for the HOLIDAYS fj> ($» rtrt Orders Placed Now will be filled with the choicest of the product f^n fj? «$» JOHN I. RAYNOR 49 West 28th Street NEW YORK Telephone 1998 Madison Square Applyfor Prices on These Specialties ROSES American Beauty riedium to Highest Grade Bride, Bridesmaid Liberty, Riclimond Wellesley and Killarney Carnations in Leading Sorts Fancy Violets Lily of the Valley Best in the World Poinsettias Paper Whites and Roman Hyacinths f$» r$» f$) The product of the largest and most famous growers sold here December 8, 1906 HORTICULTURE «05 FOR HOLIDAY TRADE THE BEST Lilies and Violets Handled In New York this Season A SUPERB STOCK OF THE FINEST CARNATIONS, ROSES AND PIONSETTIAS Violets, Lilies, Asparagus, Lily of the Valley ORDER NOW AND GET riRST SELECTION 48 W. 28th Street, New York Telephone: 3870 or 3871 Madison Square WE GIVE SATISFACTION Whether you want to buy \iiC choicest Holiday Stock at Wholesale or Transfer Retail Orders for Flowers to be supplied and delivered to Steamers or Residences in New York or Brooklyn. We carry nothing but the finest grades obtainable of Roses, Orchids, Violets, Carnations, Gardenias, Lily of the Valley, etc., and make a specialty of Artistic Arrangements. YOUNG ®. NUGENT 42 West 28 Street - - - NEW YORK Special care given to Orders by Telegraph 606 HORTICULTURE December 8. 1906 ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ J. Breitmeyer's Sons ORIGINATORS OF LA DETROIT THE BEST PINK ROSE UNDER CULTIVATION ORDERS BOOKED FOR SPRING DELIVERY Gratiot and Miami Aves. : : DETR0IT,:MICH. ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ 1 GOOD STOCK FOR CHRISTMAS All we want is a sample order to show you the fine quality of our stock. Come and look us over. ;|^=» Send for our price li&t. A few leading items are mentioned below: — Ficus Paniiuraia \ Croions our leading specialty this season. ! ^ell grown and well colored. §3.00. f^\.m), !S5.0() and $7.50 each. ; Oiaheite Orange Just right for Xmas, 5 to 20 fruit. 25c per frult. Cibotium Handsome specimens of Schiedei in large tubs. «20.00 and $25.00 per pair. 25 c, 50 c, 75 c and $1.00. Dracsenas fine specimen plants nicely colored. Ferns Scotti, Elegantissima, Whitmani. Robert Craig' Company Groovers and Importers of Meritorious Ne'w^ Plants Market and 49th Street, - PHILADELPHIA December 8. 1906 HORTICULTURE 60T Get Acquainted With Our Roses They're the standard of excellence, second to none. We can ship all the leading; varieties, also Carnations in best sorts. Famous Violets, Any Quantity Enormous daily receipts of all seasonable flowers. Can supply in quantity, carefully packed and promptly shipped FOR HOLIDAY TRADE TRAENDLY & SCKENGK 44 West 28th Street, - - NEW YORK ORDER EARL Y 1 1 Have Unequalled Facilities h for supplying any and all cut flowers in the New York market V for Christmas in any quantity, in finest quality, good fresh stock h at market rates, properly packed and shipped as ordered. I CAN SUPPLY \ Chrysanthemums Every Day in December, \ AND THEY ARE GOOD ONES. X Send list now of What You Will Require and we'll take good care of You \ PHIL F. KEvSSLER, ^ 55 West 26 Street, New York. ? COOGA.N BUILDING. TELEPHONE. ii 608 horticulture: December 8, 1906 r I Can iSupply You Christmas Flowers— The Kind You Want All Varieties of Roses, including RICHMOND The Latest and Best Addition to the List Violets, Carnations, Roman HyacintHs. Paper WHites, Lily of tHe Valley, Poinsettias, Etc. Send in orders early and you will get firsUgrade stock at lowest market prices L J. K. ALLEN lOO West 28tK Street NE>V YORK ALEXANDER J. GUTTMAN THE Wholesale Florist of New York 43 West 28th Street Write for prices on any variety of cut flowers, not only for Holidays but for all the year round. ENOUGH SAID December 8. 1906 HORTICULTURE: 609 FOR SHIPPING We selecL only t.he stock that will carry and reach you in prime condition Fine Roses, Carnations Violets And All Seasonable Flowers WALTER F. SHERIDAN WHOLESALE FLORIST 39 West 28 St. New York Telephone 3533 Madison Sq. EDWARD C. HORAN Cut Flowers at Wholesale 55 WEST 28TH STREET NEW YORK We will be prepared during Holiday time to fill orders for anything in market at a day's notice. 'HONES 1463! "AD'SON SQUARE. 610 HORTICULTURi: December 8, 1906 TO CARNATION GROWERS E 9 i I I IMPERIAL AND PINK IMPERIAL f CARNATIONS i 9 I Here are two good ones for you — the former the beautiful variegated delicate pink ground spotted with deeper pink, the latter a Lawson shade of Pink, and both fancy varieties. They are vigorous growers, no grass and every shoot produces a flower. The supply of cuttings will be limited. You cannot well afford to be without some stock of these two excellent varieties. They should and undoubtedly will prove a most valuable asset to our collection of desirable commercial carnations, and growers who would be up-to-date must not be without them. I have watched carefully these two varieties for some time, and can fully vouch for their excellence. Enough said. THE FIRST BATCH OP ROOTED CUTTINGS WILL BE READY DECEMBER 15th, 1906 PLACE YOUR ORDERS NOW and be assured of supply for next season ; or for further i particulars regarding these two excellent commercial carnations, address I ALEXANDER J. GUTTMAN | I The Wholesale Florist of New York ^3 WEST 28TH STREET | • Or JOHN C HA.INES, Bethlehem. Pa.. OriB'inator $ I CUT BLOOMS CAN BE SEEN AT 43 WEST 28th STREET | m^^0t0>^m*^^ir*m>^»* ''^i^0m^^ti>t^'k0^m>tm As a Matter of Course You Are Looking for the Best and Most Profitable Pink Carnation. What Shall It be? Our Answer is: Invest in the ROSE-PINK ENCHANTRESS IT IS A SURE THING Enough were to-dav. And .,.. ENCHANTRESS ere disseminated in various sections of therourtry last year to prove lliat it istliebeitand most profitabU variety in si nd so, " lest \ou forget," we say again: Dcn'l lictiiaie, (] ni:iil)i]g yon oidtr. Tlje KO£E-F "RESS is an ideal variety, vii wed [rem wliateversiaiuli (int. 1 no s 1< i .--tK i f rooted cuttings, February and later deli^ ffi7 rtn no.- inn • tten r\n nar mnn delivery $7.00 per 100; $60.00 per lOOO "Rose-PInk Enchantress Is by far the best carnation we have ever grown. Have had It In bloom now for two months and It has commanded 25 per cent better price than any other fancy carnation. Its pleasing col- or makes It a quick seller and am sure It will be one of the most popular varieties for years to come." — Mr». R. Mauff, Denver, Colo. "It Is Identical with Enchantress except for the lovely pink color. The 700 plants we have, although do- ing well, cannot furnish one-fourth enough to supply the demand for this color continually ordered In advance." — C. F. Baker & Son, Utlca. N. Y. "The stock of Rose-Pink Enchantress furnished by you last spring was of a high character; the plants are producing blooms superior to Its parent (Enchantress). We believe It to he far superior. Its shade of pink Is a color long sought after. We are scire it Is one of the best acquisitions Incarnations we have had in a long time."— J. Breltmeyer's Sons, Detroit, Mich. "Our Rose-Pink Enchantress are simply grand and we shall not sell any iu( lings, but reserve all for our- selves."— Geo. E. Buxton, Nashua, N. H. "We are much pleased with the Rose-Pink Enchantress. We grew It under glass all summer and began to cut In August. It was a little light early, but far superior to Enchantress, which was a wa.shy color. The color Is fine uow. Just the shade the public want>i. We shall grow 5000 of them next season." — W. J. Palmer & Son, Buffalo. N. Y. "We are much pleased with the Rose-PInk Enchantress bought of you last season. We find It strong and healthy, coming Into bloom early, and being a clear pink, just the color needed. Shall plant more of it next year. We consider It one of the best varieties sent out the last few years."— Patten & Co.. Tewksbury, Mass. "Would say we consider It the finest thing we have In Carnations and we have nearly all the latest." — Pair- view Greenhouses, Victoria, B. C. S. S. SKIDELSKY 824 N. 24th Street PHILADELPHIA B. SCHROETER 59 Broadway DETROIT, MICH. ^MW^^a Address all correspondence to S. S. SKIDELSKY N«MliM^M*^N• CO Per V^C&SCr l.XOIiy^ in Dela\yare and Maryland JJ>^,-'^ I in Delaware and Maryland Special rates on large quantities. Holly Wreaths lOO i I i Case good selection of well made well berried stock ^^i.5* LAUREL MTREATHING made extra heavy, glossy and fresh . 4.1-2 and 5 c per yard MISTLETOE home grown ; best we have ever handled .... $7.50 and $10.00 per case BOXM^OOD SPRAYS more popular than ever ; indispensable to every Horisi, 50 Hi. cases 15c per pound AVINTER.BERRY $3.50 and $5-00 per case EJ <-^<^ L# m l-^l-^/-XT% specially designed for our select and exclusive trade. The finest low priced ribhon on specially designed for our select and exclusive trade, the market. Samples and prices on retjuest. CHRIv$TMA5 PLANTS Hollies, Aucuba, Farleyense, Imported Evergreens, Pyramid Box Trees. Write for our special list S. S. PENNOCK-MEEHAN CO. it?t Udiow St. The SL'Jll#*^f PHILADELPHIA »■»•♦•♦•♦•■»•♦< t!iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiHiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii'5 Canton China Hall-Seat or Plant-Pot Stand. PLANT POTS and Pedestals We invite the attention of intending buyers, or those interested in seeing the newest productions of the potters' art, to our importations of English, French, German, Japanese and Chinese Plant Pots or Jardinieres, selected by our buyers at the places of production in the present season. They include all sizes and shapes up to the large and very large, from the lowest price up to $150 each. Our stock of China and Glass occupies ten floors and more than 1 0,000 bins. Wholesale and Retail. Jones, McDuffee & Stratton Co. China, Class and Lamp Merchants 33 Franklin, corner Hawley Streets, BOSTON, MASS. Near Summer and Washington Sts. JEROME JONES, Pros. S. P. STRATTON, Treas. =1111111111 1 1 1 nil iiiii Ill nil iiiiiiiiiii liiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii I' 612 HORTICULTURE. December 8, 1906 One of the Finest Gifts for the Holidays is a ^ Beautiful Plant ^ FINE WELL=QROWN PLANTS OF OUR Tarrytown Fern (Nephrolepis Piersoni Elegantissima) make one of the finest plants for a holiday gift that we know of. We sell large quantities of these at retail among our local customers, and there is nothing more profitable or satisfactory for Christmas sales than a few of these nice plants. We can offer fine selected specimens in all sizes, from medium sized plants in 6-inch pans up to immense elegant specimens in J6-inch pans, suiting all purses and all classes of trade. Order early and have the stock on hand where you can show it. You will find nothing more satisfactory or profitable. We can supply fine plants as follows : — Fine plants, 6-in. pans, 75c. and $1.()0 each — according to size. Fine specimen plants, 8-in. pans, $1.50 and $2.00 each— according to size. Very fine specimen plants, lO-in. pans, $3.(0 each; large specimens, 12-in. pans, $5.00 each; extra large specimens, 14-in. pans, $7.50 each ; still larger specimens, 16-in. pans, $10.00 each. Also young stock for growing on, $12.00 per lU). 1 u F. R. PIERSON CO. Tarrytown-on-Hudson. New York SUPPLEMENT HORTICULTURE, Vol IV. No, 23 DECEMBER 8, 1906 CARNATION BRITANNIA. Hudsou ^ Kcarns, Printets, Lotidott, S.E. December 8, 1906 HORTICULTURE 613 Ornamental Conifers TSUGA UIVKKSIFOLIA The hemlocks like to grow in damp surroundings; they suffer in winter iTom dry north and northwest wind. Tsuga canadensis, the common hemlock, grows all over northeast America. It is a graceful tree, young or old, and can be u=ed for big plantings ; they are also much used for hedges. There are a few forms in culti- vation wliich are very ornamental and best used as iso- lated on the lawn. Compacta, as its name indicates, is of compact growth and when young is nearly round. Parvifolia or microphylla has very small needles, is much branched and of small size. Macrophylla has much larger needles and is compact in growth. Gracilis pendula generally without leader branches has long slender branches droo|)ing outwards on the top. Sar- gent pendula is a good weeping tree, very distinct, flat at the top. Alba spica has the points of the young shoots white when growing. Globosa Manning is a dwarf, very compact growing, little tree. Tsuga Carolinian;! has tlie habit of growth of the common hemlock, with larger and darker needles; it is quite a distinct tree. Tsuga Mertensiana or Pattoniana, the black hemlock from the West, is here a very compact, slow growing, dark green tree, but not very hardy. There is a form, which comes from further north — Hookeriana — which has the needles smaller, is more compact in growth, of a bluish color and is more hardy. Tsuga diversifolia and Sieboldii are both from Japan; the first is of compact growth, the needles are short and flat, glossy and regularly set; the other g^ows more slender, has longer needles of a grayish green color. They are both good hardy trees for the lawm. Tsuga Abbertiana from the West and Brunaniana from Hima- laya are not hardy trees. Pseudo-Tsuga (or a newer name, .\bietia) Douglasii — sometimes called also Pinus taxifolia — from Wash- ingtfin to New Mexico, has the flat needles of an abies and the persistent pendant cones of the spruce. It is one of the best conifers to be planted, of large spreading graceful pyramidal habit, and very hardy. There are r.SI.LUD.JsLOA DouGi.Asn In front Tsuga Pattoniana Hookeriana some glaucous, pendulous and fastigiate forms from it in cultivation. It is one of the conifers which varies the most from seeds; in a patch of a couple of hundred seedlings from four to six feet high, we have at least half a dozen good varying forms among them. The Douglas fir which comes from Colorado has the needles narrower, giving the shoots a more feathery appearance. It is of very light green and quite a distinct tree, but not very hardy; we had a nice lot but lost them nearly all. (To he continued.) Begonia glaucophylla scandens (See Frontispiece.) Begonia glaucophylla scandens, although an old variety, is a plant not so generally well known as its beauty warrants. It is fibrous-rooted, and flowers dur- ing tile winter months, and its long trailing growths make it an ideal plant for growing in hanging baskets for the decoration of the conservatory. Every shoot has a terminal cluster of rosy scarlet flowers which last a long time, and which shows to great advantage when suspended. It roots quite freely from cuttings, and these, taken in spring and when well rooted and put three or four in a ten-inch pan or basket, make very attractive plants by fall, if pinched a few times during their growing season. It readily res]ionds to liberal treatment by giving a mass of flowers during January and February, when they are much appreciated. 614 HORTICULTURE December 8, 1906 Why are Flowers Double — and What For ? Doubtless this question has teen asked so far back that the memory of man knowoth not. We are told and asked to believe that all flowers are elaborated leaves. If so, the double flowers are more elaborated than single ones, but — Are the stamens with the anthers filled with pollen only elaborated leaves ? Are the pistils, ovaries, pericarps and embryo germs only elaborated leaves? Whether double or single "Your voiceless lips O flowers are living preachers Supplying to my fancy numerous teachers." Double flowers are admired and are great favorites; whether they actually possess more beauty than single ones depends entirely upon the views of the observer. The structural change from single flowers to double ones is said to be a transformation of stamens into petals. This is more or less confirmed by the general absence of normal stamens in double flowers and the frequency of partially transformed petals to which are often attached portions of stamens containing perfect pollen. It is held by some that intensive cultivation in rich and highly elaborated nutritious soils will promote the change from single to double and further that many plants, with nature's assistance alone, never bear other than single flowers but when subjected to high cultiva- tion, produce double flowers, but if this be accepted how shall we explain the one or more branches bearing double blossoms on the hawthorn or the double blossoms on the furze bush ? It cannot be either high living on the one side or starvation on the other. Undoubtedly double flowers are developed from some positive abnormal condition of the plant, or that part of the plant on which they occur. If due to high cul- tivation on one hand, or starvation on the other, double flowers of any genus or species could be had at will. If it were in any manner possible to ascertain the time and methods, if any, when and how the double forms appeared of such narcissi as the double dafEodil and the double phoenix, the double Gesneriana tulip, the double hyacinth among bulbous plants, and the double wall flower and double Eagged Robin, the double flowering cherries, apples, peaches' and plums were first brought to notice it would no doubt aid investigation. Circumstantial evidence in my opinion is so strong that I have no hesitancy in believing that the original plants on which the first flowers appeared on the above men- tioned species were not subjected to either cultivation or artificial treatment any more than were large num- bers of their immediate neighbors, and own kindred which bore single flowers only. It is reasonable to infer and doubtless is true that when discovered they were subjected to methodical propagation and cultivation which has enabled them to occupy the positions they now do. The methods of propagation of the cherries, apples, peaches and other tree forms, is by budding and grafting — which in the cherries has been carried on for thousands of years — the propagation of the other men- tioned plants has been offsets and divisions. Some species are more easily made to bear double flowers by cross fertilization than others, a fact well illustrated in the tuberous begonias from Bolivia and Peru — not only have the species Boliviensis Veitchii, Davisi and Pearcei bred and inbred with each other but they have given the most marvellously double flowers in any genera, and this so recently — 1857-65. Whether Seden anticipated double flowers in his first crosses has never been stated; possibly not; however, they stand out boldly as representatives of what can be ac- complished by intelligent pollenization and as a com- pounding of species it has been perfectly done. There is no doubt the species are not far removed from each other, or the results would not have been so positive in such a short time. This begonia family is an expansive, erratic, amenable, controllable lot; however, some species as Evansiana are intact as yet. What a parent this would make crossed with some of the above hybrids ! This and nitida are two of the oldest species. Tlie begonias are comparatively recent to cultivation. The zonal section of pelargoniums is another family wherein much doubling was done in a short time. I remember in 1848 or '49 on the back wall of a con- servatory a geranium 13 or 14 feet high with leaves 12 inches across and trusses of flowers two feet apart with narrow petaled, ragged, semi-double scarlet flow- ers. This came from Belgium and I recognized it just before the advent of Gloire de Nancy as Marshal de Champflour, which was one of the parents of Gloire de Nancy. Jean Sisley and myself were about a tie in getting a double white — mine was through Hendersoni — since which time the numbers of double pelargoniums have been legion. Whatever the family may be that contains double flowers, there always will be a percent- age of plants with flowers having perfect stamens and stigmas according to their species— carnations, 15 per cent., pelargoniums, 15 to 20; begonias, 7 to 20; dahlias, 30 to 70; fuchsias, 60; roses, 40 to 60, etc., so that if the progeny were left to themselves the double flow- December 8, 1906 HORTICULTURi: 615 ers with their lack of natural productiveness would be quickly crowded out. The genus Mathiola and its species. Ten Week, Brompton and Intermediate Stocks, are among the most interesting of genera from the manner in which double flowers are producod. Some sections give as high as 80 per cent, and others not more than 40. I remember a cottager — the shoemaker of the village — whose Bromp- tons and double wall flowers were unsurpassed. His plan was to take out of the border all of the plants showing single flowers, plant them on a group by them- selves, cut off all the side sprays; when in blossom every flower having more than four petals or with the least confused formation was tagged with a piece of yellow hemp. These were separately saved and from them came the greatest number of double flowers. The seed from the unmarked flowers produced a good percentage of double flowers also. These seed-bearing plants were a hundred or more feet away from the double ones when in flower — in fact the seed was set before many of the double flowers were open. (I \tish I could look on the like of Sarson's Bromptons once again, three or more feet high and two feet through). The manner of double stocks is as inexplainable today as it was a century since. The brown-flowered night-scented stock often used to bear fl_owers with six or more petals. In a six hours' search covering miles in extent, to find either a double flower of, or a different color of the common dog daisy. Chrysanthemum leucanthemum, of which there were growing millions and millions, some in extremely rich meadow land with flower stems 30 inches high and others on the very poorest land where they were not 8 inches high, the only variations I found were very large flowers in the rich ground and very small flowers in the poor ground and, rarely, a stem with twin flowers back to back; also a few with broader and longer petals than the type. Certainly in this case neither riches nor poverty had caused any structural changes or coloration. Double flowers are not necessary from Nature's eco- nomic standpoint; are not beneficial for the extension of the species; do not materially change the stature of the plant; do not materially change the shape or struc- ture of the leaves; as a rule diminish the odor, never intensifying it; are the cause of disarrangement of the generative organs; defeat the great nature-object of reproduction; do not reinforce root action or assist propagation; occur in nearly, if not all genera; may have more intensified coloring owing to their varied surfaces ; materially reduce the number of pollen grains ; in many species do not impair the ovaries; are more beautiful than single ones from the viewer's observa- tion only; are necessary for some purpose of Nature which has not been discovered. FaU Work This work on privab; grounds shouhl have been weU in hand ere the end of November as there is no knowing when the winter storms may serve to prevent much work thereafter. Of late years winter has held off to an exceptionally late period, which has a tendency of impressing the dilatory and optimistic minds to regard this order of things as indefinitely established; needless to say that a ruthless awakening awaits them sooner or later. The work in question then consists of the general clearing up of the grounds, such as the raking of leaves and making use of them for the packing of frames, protection of the tenderest herbaceous plants, or making compost heaps of them for potting and other purposes for which they are invaluable. They also serve to make splendid material for hot-beds in the spring incorporated with fresh stable manure, thus pro- longing the heat of the bed by moderating the violence that is otherwise characteristic of fresh stable manure alone. Where there are large colonies of woodland surround- ing shrubberies, etc., leaves are not a small menace to the latter, inasmuch as they constitute a fire-inviting material; especially is this true on public grounds and such other grounds where the irrepressible "young Greek" runs at will oblivious of all except the excite- ment that a good blaze affords. It goes without the saying that the trimming and clearing of herbaceous plant borders and beds is another important item of fall work, all of which properly done contributes to neatness, not to mention the lift it gives in the rush season of the year — spring. Included with such work must be mentioned digging and trenching; as much as possible of this work should be attended to in the late fall, ridge tillage of a deep nature being much preferable should time and means allow, as thereby frosts and air have a greater play over the surface, resulting in spring in a flocculent and mel- low condition that could not be otherwise obtained; apart from this no small consideration is the likely destruction of large quantities of insect life injurious to garden crops, as they are thus suddenly arrested in their progress from surface strata to lower strata out of harm's reach from the severe colds and effectually exposed by the operation. To attempt to enumerate in detail the multitudinous other items of fall work that are part of a well-regu- lated establishment would be to invite the task of a good sized volume. One more item I cannot resist mentioning, however, because it is by far too sparingly adopted in this large and progressive country of ours, and that is, the early fall planting of the various hardy bulbs in border and grass plot; for the latter situation the narcissi in their respective divisions stand pre- eminent. ~^I^nirr^ y^^.^,^,^^^ 616 HORTICULTURE December 8, 1906 Chrysanthemum Notes EARLY CHETSANTHEMUMS These varieties have been known for at least fifty years but while the older ones were wholly and solely of the pompon type the later race are Japanese and it is only since the popularization of these that early chrys- anthemums have been grown to any great extent. The Japanese early chrysanthemum is practically of French origin although the class has been added to by English growers and now forms a very important section of the chrysanthemum in this country. In France M. Aug. Nonin of Paris is the up-to-date man in this class while in England Mr. W. Wells has been busily engaged in their culture for many years. A few weeks ago when at the Merstham nurseries on other business I had the opportunity of seeing Mr. Wells' earlies in full bloom and as they do not yet appear to be largely cultivated in America a few notes concerning them may be acceptable to the readers of Horticulture. Mr. Wells has several large plots of ground devoted to the growing and trial of earlies. They are mostly rather dwarf growing and free flowering. Some may be disbudded more or less severely according to the taste of the grower, but for the open border in the amateurs' garden such a proceeding is scarcely necessary. Fifty thousand plants were making a grand show late in Octo- ber, some of them having commenced to flower in August. They are not left in the ground all the year round but are lifted in the late autumn. Cuttings are struck in February and Marcli and planted out from the 1st to the 18th of May and thenceforth require but little attention. Mr. Wells digs the ground in winter, liberally supply- ing stable manure at the time, and from the time the young plants are put out no other attention — not even watering — is required. The plants are grown for two purposes, viz., the supplying of cuttings to amateurs and the sale of cut flowers for local trade. The follow- ing is a list of some of those we most admired ; Perle Rose, good form, pretty shade of rosy pink ; Queen of the Earlies, white; Roi des Precoces, neat little flower, reddish crimson; Eosie, dwarf and free golden terra cotta; Agnes, bronze; Clara, y<^llow; Diana, bronze and gold; Rabelais, purple amaranth; Dame Blanche, white; Polly, dwarf, orange yellow, one of the best; Nina Blick, chestnut; Jules Mary, reddish crimson, rather dwarf, free flowering, a most effective variety; Le Pactole, reddish chestnut, rather a large flower; Armide, pale blush, rather tall grower ; Radium, very rich fiery crimson, does well in pota, golden bronze reverse; Tapis de Neige, pure white, free; Glacier, white, good sized blooms; Le Cygne, similar flowers to the preceding but taller in growth, stiff stems; Merstham, pink, very pretty neat little Jap, close and compact, rosy pink; Wells' Scarlet, bright scarlet terra cotta, a dwarf grower, begins to flower in August; Goacher's Pride, pure white but occasionally flushed with pink, very free dwarf; Perle Chatillonnaise, a neat little flower, gold and blush on a cream ground; Fee Enchanteresse, creamy white, shaded rose at the tip, very free. All the family of the Masses, which now number nine, are also useful sorts. EARLY SINGLE CHRYSANTHEMUMS. Single-flowered chrysanthemums have always been re- garded with favor by those interested in the decorative value of the popular autumn flower, but up till now we had no race of early flowering singles. A start has, how- ever, been made and there is every probability that early singles will find many admirers, for they are light and graceful in appearance and begin to flower by the first of August, lasting onward into late autumn. Mr. Wells of Merstham a year or two ago succeeded in getting two or three of this type and from these he has got quite a number of new seedlings ; we saw altogether about 600 plants in the open which were sown in February of the present year, then pricked out in boxes and planted in the open ground in May. He has 156 varieties altogether for distribution or further trial, the best of them — about three dozen — being in- tended for deliveiy next spring. Ruby, reddish crimson flat florets, with yellow centre, is large dwarf and free; Florence Gilham, white, yellow centre, flat florets, has been in flower since midsummer ; J. H. Runchman, dull reddish terra cotta, yellow centre; Majestic, rich red, centre yellow ; Venerable, ruby red, yellow centre ; Phil- adelpliia, pale rosy pink, a very perfect form, centre yellow; Jupiter, white, slightly tinted rose purple, yel- low centre; Alexander, soft shade of golden buff, centre yellow ; Surrey, old rosy salmon ; Marvel, rather narrow florets, deep rosy pink, are some of the most promising of this new and useful race. SOME GRAND YELLOW CHRYSANTHEMUMS. Among the noblest exhibition blooms seen at Euro- pean sliows tlic grandest in size are probably to be found among the yellow varieties. ^Vhite and purple shades, perhaps, run the yellow the closest, but certainly this season the most numerous blooms have been found among the yellows. Looking over my note book after a busy season and after having travelled a good many miles, I find that many of the names of the best show flowers seen in the leading groups and collections justify my opening re- mark. Duchess of Sutherland, Mrs. W. Knox, Mme. G. Rivol, Bessie Godfrey, Sensation, General Hutton, Mrs. Harry Emmerton, Mrs. Greenfield, George Lawrence, are but a few of the well known large varieties in differ- ent shades of the primitive color of the well-termed golden flower. The very biggest yellow Japanese chrysanthemum ever grown is, I think, F. S. Vallis, for there were seven blooms of this variety shown in Paris, measuring 18 inches across from tip to tip. Le Bouvier is another monster, with long drooping florets. Lieut.-Colonel Ducroiset and Calvat's Sun are two more members of the big brigade, both solid, substantial fiowers of the purest tone. Ministre Morgeot is also a giant. Sou- venir de Bailleul is another spreading flower with a great length of narrow floret, close and compact but very much paler in color than any of the preceding. Calvat's Victoria and Albert has also been shown in enormous examples. Naples, Roi d'ltalie. Col. Labou- chere, Mme. Louis Bigot, and Embleme Poitevine are fine varieties of the closer and more compact incurved chrysanthemum. December 8, 1906 horticulture: 617 Atavism or Revertion 'Th-is combination > and varieties ■ in the uear 19C Bateson says, "It is a curious and unexplained fact — constituting one of the most fertile fields of inquiry — that when dissimilar garn- ets meet they should so often pro- duce an ancient form. That is wliat we now recognize as the rationale of Darwin's Eevertions on Cross- ing." When Dar-n-in crossed his pigeons he brought back an old form ; and so in crossing many plants you can get back a reversion- ary form by uniting two dissimilar gamets. Hugo de Vries says, "Crossing is a means of analyzing compound characters." It is also a means of combining the elements of such characters, and of building up the original type out of its components. In some cases the compound nature of a character may be evident, in others it is not, and in most cases it is as yet doubtful. So it is clear that a combination gained by cross- ing may assume the aspect of some- thing quite new, and this wiU be nearly always the case where it is not possible to discern the exact relation of the "new" character to those of the parents used for the cross. If now this "new" character happens to have been present in some of the ancestors of the crossed types it will resemble a reversion to this lost feature, and provided no other explanation offers itself, it will easily be taken for an example of atavism. Looking at this infer- ence from another point of view, we are led to suppose that perhaps many cases registered now as atavism caused by crossing, may probably originate in this way. In other words we may expect in all cases, where a compound character has been lost in the course of evolution, but where its components still exist in separate species or varieties, that it will be possible to rebuild the old characters by combining the partial ones by means of crossing. Such a combination would evidently deserve the title of artificial atavism. The writer has produced or caused by hybridizing a clean cut reversion. It will be seen that the accompanying diagram is composed of three different species, viz., Vitis Labrusca, V. riparia and Y. vinifera. It will also be seen that there is much less of V. riparia in the combi- nation than of Labrusca and about the same as that of vinifera, but notwithstanding that fact, the crossing of "Mammoth Cluster" with "Old Gold" has produced or reproduced, to all appearance a complete riparia grape. Mammoth Cluster is a staminate vine and Old Gold is a onipleted J.WKUe L. Vitis Labrusca V.Vitis Vinifera R.Vitis Riparia pistikte and self sterile, a very sweet white grape and blossoms some two weeks later than the riparia, so there was no possible chance for it to have been pol- lenated from a riparia vine ; it will be seen by referring to the diagram that the riparia is found among the ancestors of both Mammoth Cluster and Old Gold. It is probable that two gamets possessing the blood or potentialities of the riparia united and produced the reversion. But if heredity is as Luther Burbank and Prof. Emil P. Sandstcin regard it, such an occurrence could hardly take place. According to Burbank, "Heredity may be said to be the sum of all the effects of all the environments of all past generations on the responsive ever moving life forces, or in other words, a record kept by the vital principle of the struggle onward and upward from simpler forms, not vague in any respect, but indelibly fixed by repetition." Prof. Sandstein says, "Thus the individual animal or plant contains potentially the sum total of all the ancestral hereditary characteristics of the variety or species, regardless of the number of ancestors." I can hardly conceive of such statements being true. If I take a cross section from the trunk of a tree, the rings of yearly growth will be a good record of the seasons in which the growth was made ; the broad circles will indicate that the season in which the growth was 618 HORTlCULTURi: December 8, 1906 made was wet, and the narrow ones, that their growth was made in a dry season. That is consistent and easy to understand. But now suppose that I take a scion from that tree and graft it upon a young stock. Will that scion when it is grown up possess or contain the above mentioned record? If so in what will the evi- dence appear ? Again, the eyeless fish of the Mammoth Cave when brought into light have their sight restored. Now since the cause has been removed, will traces of the effect continue through all future generations of those fish? By the law of the survival of the fittest, those plants and animals that cease to harmonize with existing conditions drop out and carry with them the characteristics or elements of weakness, and those that survive are freed from them. The law governing heredity is far from being understood, though great strides are being made by leading investigators; but the disciples of Darwin who have thought that all had been done that could be done, are now giving the new discoveries a cold shoulder. Still they hasten to say that if the new theories do prove true they will only go to prove Darwin's conclusions. The evolution of plants and animals is like the one-bladed jack-knife, that in course of time had a new blade, and still later had a new handle, and reversion is the finding and uniting of the old blade and handle. h.n.tru^t:> Tropical Beds It is claimed that tropical plants harmonize especially weU with architectural stone work, but is this a well- founded claim ? I mean would 3'ou show one of these «o-styled tropical beds to a native South American gen- tleman and have the nerve to say, "Behold a piece of South America?" Geometrical symmetry of distance and height has nothing in common with fidelity to na- ture, because tropical plants have a natural irregular dependence on each other just as much as do our northern plant?, and disregard of these natural laws means just as much in tropical planting as in planta- tions of northern material. As the writer has observed in his travels in South America, plants grow there even more in batches, in larger spots or in distinct locations more frequently than is the case with our nothern plants in a state of nature. He recalls, for instance, a growth of begonias, ten feet square, a solid mass with perhaps one or two small palm seedlings interspersed, and some larger ones as a background ; this was an impressive piece of natural tropical plant effect. The "wandering Jew" in carpets along the banks of streams with clumps of amarantus glittering like metallic gems, is another natural tropical effect, for these things grow and flourish in nature in that way. He remembers clumps of tree ferns, ten to fifteen in a twenty-feet square, with nothing "banked up" abnut them except a few umbrella plants between their stumps and pretty green moss over the surface of the ground; a picture never to be forgotten by a gar- dener. One more word : is not the canna really better adapted as a retiring plant rather than as a show object for prominent places about houses, etc., and in drive-way pieces? In the forests the cannas grow along the slopes of rivers and streams and rather moist lands, under tall palms and other trees, covering big fields of black soil, and generally delight in the same situations as our native lilies. Settlers that have "the lay of the land," will advise the new-comer to clear land with under- growth of canna, as that is usually flat, moist land, easy to handle, etc. Now we agree that lilies make the best effect planted along a pond or in some connection with water, or in flat depressions where we can look down upon them, and in half shaded places. Fidelity to nature would give the canna a similar treatment. I have seen the trailing begonia with its picturesque leaves and bright red flower clusters overgrowing, as our clematis does, stumps of trees to a height of ten feet ; a prettier garland cannot be imagined for tropical effect, and what a lesson for the "designing florist." The above thoughts came to the writer while viewing a flower bed not long ago which really had a tropical effect, and is planted under the shade of large trees ; the fuchsias, begonias and ferns that were used grow in the tropics naturally together, flowering and flourishing together aUthe same time, under the same climatic con- ditions. So many of our horticultural plants are natives of the tropics that it is not difficult to produce tropical effects, providing one is informed in regard to natural tropical scenery. To conclude, now that gardeners and florists are promised some better information about landscape de- signing, should not such questions as above touched upon be discussed? As the time honored saying is, "Every sparrow whistles it from the eaves" that carpet- bedding styles heretofore popular, are down and out, but what shall we do with our iDedding material and tropi- cal plants, large and «mall? \mom Q) liummy The Single Purpose in the reading columns of this journal ia to give intelligent readers the kind of matter which will be of interest and benefit to them. This has been our policy from the start and explains why a new paper has so quickly won a reputation for good advertising results. Every concern has its own way of doing business. Our Way is to aim constantly to catch the eye and the considera- tion of the best men in the trade — those who are buyers of first-class material and who can pay for what they buy. If you have goods to offer to that class of buyers then advertise the fact in Horticulture and You^U Get There December 8, 1906 HORTICULTURE 619 The Fence Away back about twelve or fourteen years ago we heard a great deal about abolishing fences, especially those on suburban streets. I am indeed sorry that the agitation has gone to sleep, and very little has been done since then. At that time, such men as President Charles W. Eliot of Harvard, Lyman Abbott, Minot J. Savage, Phillips Brooks, Edwin Arnold, took part in the great controversy. Why not open the discussion again? Let us see if we can't get rid of some of the abominable fences that are on our best suburban streets. At this season, when vines and climbers, trees and shrubs have lost their leaves there is nothing left to hide the ugliness of these so-called fences. In a city like Cambridge, Massachusetts, which is largely occupied by cultured people, one would expect such fences would be an eyesore to most of the inhabi- tants. Yet the thing does not seem to trouble them, and the structures stand there from year to year. Even on some of our best streets one can find a dozen or more different kinds of fences of all shapes and sizes. There are streets here that I pass through almost daily which, if given to a landscape gardener to clear out all fences and obstructions, then allowing him to plant the whole of the streets with system, the proper- ties there would advance thousands of dollars in value. Although I mention Cambridge, many other suburban towns are in just as bad condition. There are many useless excuses given for retaining these fences, such as protection from dogs and boys, and they are good for training vines on during the summer. I have not yet seen the fence that will keep out a boy if he wants to get in. And for training vines a temporary structure could be built which could be re- moved in winter, that is if the vines were needed after the fence was removed. We have one street in Cambridge where there are no fences. On this street the grass is better and the trees and shrubbery look healthier than they do on the streets where fences are used. If we must have a boun- dary line, why not use a low liedge such as Berberis Thunbergii ? When I see a fence between two pieces of property I always imagine the people have a disagreement and that the one does not want the other to step on to his prop- erty. People get into the habit of doing things, and they have been building fences for such a long time that it is hard to break them off the habit. We are more civ- ilized now and do not need so many useless fences. The only purpose the old fences serve is harboring insects, that are injurious to vegetation. I know of no more tempting place for the gypsy moth to lay its eggs in than in the crevices of an old fence. There are certain places where we can't do without fences, but these notes are principally written to call attention to the inherent ugliness of the useless and unsuitable fences we see in our beautiful suburbs. The only people who have mastered the art of building fences are the Japanese. Travellers who have been in that country have told me that they show wonderful artistic taste, ability and clever craftmanship in build- ing their fences. Their smallest gardens are fenced in by charming paling, the general character of which is simplicity itself. If there is any one who does not believe what I have said, let him take an hour's walk anywhere in the sub- urbs and see if my statements arc not correct. I hope Horticulture will take up this matter and let us hear from New York, Philadelphia and, in fact, from all over the country as to what they are doing to abolish the objectionable fence. Every one who is interested in horticulture should try to do something to make this country more beautiful. Our civic and suburban im- provement societies should hammer away at this sub- ject until something is accomplished. The Sportsman Spirit in the Exhibition Editor Horticulture: .Your editorial in issue of Nov. 17th on the unsports- manlike action of some florists who have not sufiBcient of that essence of stamina, "sporting blood," to stay in a contest they have entered, but "quit cold," is touch- ing upon a very important subject, for it certainly has got to be quite a proposition for the conductors of shows to know just where they stand, there being no way to estimate on number of competitors in the vari- ous classes, for no longer is the prize money the main object, but the advertising value seems to have over- shadowed what little sport was once enjoyable to so many; the display at the show suffers in each instance where there is a forfeit, and of late there have been too many such. Something must be done; this quitting lias got to be stopped. The proper and good spirit is the one that is tinged with just enough sporting blood to stick in a fight when once entered, until the end, and then defeat will not appear near as bad as though the white feather had been shown. I have been thinking of remedies and two come to mv mind as noteworthv: first, that a fine of $.5.00 or 620 HORTICULTURE, December 8, 1906 more be assessed for each and every forfeit, and this rule to be strictly enforced. The other would be to pub- lish the names of exhibitors withdrawing and put their names among the "also rans," for instance : A won 1st, B won 2nd, C won 3rd, E unplaced, F unplaced, G withdrew, H withdrew. Thus the acknowledgement of fear of defeat would be there, and perhaps it would have a tendency to bolster up some of the weak-kneed people that show at our exhibitions for their own gains only. The desire to secure premiums (notably firsts) for advertising purposes as the great reason is to be deprecated, for it is not good business policy to show our goods where defeat is certain, if the successful com- petitor proposes to use same for display ads., as is the custom in recent years, therefore some stimulant is needed to infuse a little of the sporting spirit in the exhibitor. Lapagerias In il rawing attention to these greenhouse climbing plants, one has the feeling of making' play upon the obvious, so well known are they to horticulturists; nevertheless one notes a decline in favor, due not to any lack of merit, or rivalry in the way of novelties, for nothing superior as cool climbing plants have ap- peared, but rather to a general carelessness in treat- ment and the inevitably slow method of propagation, which makes them hardly profitable to the trade ex- cept in large quantities. How useful and beautiful they are! One of the writer's earliest memories is of two large houses covered from end to end with alter- nate plants of white and rod varieties, bearing innu- merable pendulous blooiris. These were cut freely, but the plants were grown in huge pots and afterwards cut down for layering purposes to supply a large demand for young stock. It is rarely that one sees now any quantity of fresh young plants. Their native habitat being on the slopes of the Chil- ian mountains, they delight in cool and shady situations with abundance of fresh air day and night whenever t)ossible; train them on trellis wires, at least 18 inches from the glass; a close, fiery atmosphere is against success and breeds scale and thrips freely; syringe well during growth, but in winter this must cease or the leaves will turn bad at the tips or spot on the surface. They do better planted out in a prepared bed rather than in pots; the beds should be well drained, as when growing they need much water and a stagnant soil must be avoided; rough sods of peat may be put on the top of drainage and the rest a mixture of peat three parts and one part of leaf -mould, with a liberal addition of silver sand. The foliage and stems must be let down at least once in two years and thoroughly cleansed and subjected to a little pruning of old growth. In growing pot plants, in preference to wrapping around sticks, the growths should each have a string of cotton to run up, as is often done with smilax; after- ward, when growth is completed they may be put around the sticks; growths from the base should be circled with cotton wadding, as slugs are very partial to these. The Alba variety is generally favored, but when mixed a better effect is secured. They are useful for floral work and though solid looking this element in due projsortion with proper foil is very desirable. Eubra, the red variety, has been much improved upon. We have now "Nash Court" variety, a deep crimson and larger flower; Profusa, like Rubra in color, but a longer flower borne in larger clusters; Maculata is lighter in color, with creamy suffused spots in the throat and a very distinct variety. With regard to prop- agation, they seed freely but take five or six years to make nice plants from seed. They may be divided with care, but layering is the best method and the one more generally adopted; where possible a special house for layering should be set apart, adapted in ventilation and lieating to their needs. Beds may be prepared on the following lines: Start on the ground floor with a foot of drainage, also a foot of rough peat and bracken roots on the top of this; then packing in the compost every yard a i-inch drain pipe so that water may be supplied to the roots without soddening the surface. One half of growth may be trained on the roof with profit in cut blooms and reserved for the following year's layering. Peg the growths down with broken pegs to the depth of about half the leaf. The young layers will be ready in about twelve months' time, when these may be lifted and potted, placing them in a cool case and syringing freely till well established, when they may be staked and moved to more airy quarters. (f)djQ.oX m \>^-»Jk« Rose House Wisdom I hope all my brother florists have had a good Thanksgiving — good crops, good trade, good prices, good health and digestion waiting on appetite when there were so many good things going on that day. The next holiday rush will be Christmas. Every grower would like to be in crop at every holiday, more especial- ly at Christmas, when there is so much good feeling and joy that florists then have little trouble getting sales for their goods. There will be many worries until then, some crops being run to a high temperature, others the opposite to bring them in just right that week. There is a great deal of luck in getting a house of roses to December 8, 1906 horticulture: 621 como in for that grand week, plans are laid months aliead, yet oven then they very often fail. "The best laid schemes o' mice and men gang aft a-gley." The poet even took a hand at the rose business. Other business men have their ups and downs, but can come better to their calcuhitions than the florists, for the weather is an all important factor in the green- house. When I used to grow own root stock in benclies, in three inches of soil, they could be forced more in win- ter, or in other words, rould be handled better than plants grown in solid beds. I have never seen them. but have heard and read niucli about pipes being run under solid beds and tluis getting as good control in the winter months as is the case with benches. There is no set rule as far as I know to get roses in for holiday week; bull)s ran be handled so as to be brought in flower at a certain time, but as I said before, the condition of the weather has almost everything to do with other crops being brought in at that time. Judgment and skill can be brought into play to help out greatly. There are various ways to hasten or re- tard the growth, but even iinder the most expert hands these often prove injurious in their after effects on the plants. Some times we gain a cent and lose a dollar, and to the inexperienced man it is a dangerous experi- ment. I find the best way is to keep the plants grow- ing at the usual temperature and then after the holiday is over they are in better condition to work than if the life had been forced out of them, and any loss of crop sustained will be made up later, as the health of the plants lias not been impaired. I remember a year ago the crops in two of the houses here were about one week late. There was another party who would have been in just right, but we had a spell of warm weather Just tlien which brought the crops of that party forward before the time and brought the crops here in exactly right ; it was luck, pure luck. People are willing to pay good prices for flowers on that day and they expect and sliould get fresh flowers — value for their money consistent with the scarcity of the product. The wholesaler gets an idea from his grower, perhaps a week ahead, as to the condition of the crops and a rough estimate as to the quantity expected. The retailer gives his order and expects fresh flowers. Should tiae grower "salt" the flowers, as has been done in former years, the retailer loses perhaps a good cus- tomer, because the goods w-ere not up to the standard ordered and expected : the wholesaler perhaps got the goods thrown back on his hands; then there is a growl from the grower because he didn't get the fancy prices lie expected. We all liave birthdays: that is one thing we cannot avoid. Some of us as w-e grow older feel as chirrup as those younger. Horticulture has again rounded out another birthday; the youngster seems to be keeping pace, considering his years, with his older brethren. There is alwavs room in this world for any legitimate business. Hats off. gentlemen, to the thriving young- ster. The Diet of the Carnation This is a modern age, an age in which iutiuiry is be- ing made into the reason of things. The day is rapidly passing when one can sit passively by and let things take their natural course or unnatural course, as it may be. It is being proved even to the most skeptical florist that to make equal success with his competitors he must use all the best and latest cultural methods known. The man who is raising live stock will first consider a place for the stock to be kept in and then the feed that they will require to sustain life and growth. The florist must and does consider the housing of his car- nations first. He should next consider the feed he is going to give these carnations to bring them to best ma- turity. How many florists are there who very seriously consider the feeding of their plants? Is it any wonder that they are ahvays saying that Smith or Jones must have a soil very nnich superior to theirs? To come down to the bottom of things, is it the superiority of Jones' soil itself or is it the plant food that Joues adds to his soil that counts? I am of the opinion that the food is the important factor in many cases and will tell you why. Plants must feed just as surely as man himself. Man chooses his food, steak, potatoes, pie, and insists on having a variety. The carnation insists on a variety, too, nitrogen, phosphoric acid, potash, and don't grow well if it does not get it. The man wants the thing that he gets the least of — the pie for instance. The carnation seems to run along the same perverse lines, and what it craves and seldom gets its proper share of is potash. Now how does it happen that the carnation and many other plants go lacking for this important food — • potash ? It is not because potash is more exjxinsive than the other foods, as bone meal, because the fact is that potash costs no more than phosphoric acid and only about one-third as much as nitrogen. It is be- cause the carnation can't call out through a megaphone Potash ! Pota.sh ! but must sit down and sulk and re- fuse to grow until it does get it. The florist knows that the carnation don't grow^ properly, but he is frequently in the dark as to the why. The chemist now comes to the florist's aid in this extremity. When he analyzes the carnation he finds that a single plant removes from the soil in one growing season 99.12 grams of air dry material containing 1.948 grams of nitrogen. 0.7:54 grams of piiosphoric acid and 3.510 grams of potash. It can easily be .«een from a comparison of these removals that the carnation must have as a diet nearly twice as mucli potash as nitrogen and about five times as much potash as ])hosphoric acid. Xow as bone meal, the couiiiion fertilizer used by florists contains no |)otash. and animal manures con- tain it in far too small proportions, it is as plain as the nose on your face tliat the carnation grower should satisfy the cravings of his carnations by giving them a lilieral ration of potash. This can be jirovided through any of the potasli salts, such as muriate of potash or sulphate of potash or from the best grades of bone and potash fertilizer. I.. S. TTvssKi.ArAN-. 622 HORTICULTURE December 8, 1906 horticulture: VOL, IV DECEMBER 8, 1906 NO. 23 PUBLISHED WEEKLY BY HORTICULTURE PUBLISHING CO. 11 Hamilton Place, Boston* Mass. Telephone. Oxford 292 \VM. J. STEWART, Editor and Manager SUBSCRIPTION PRICE One Ytfar, in advance $1.00 To Foreign Countries 2.00 Single Copies ... .05 ADVERTISING RATES, NET Per Inch, 30 inches to page . -go Full Page ..... 24.00 On Yearly Contract— 52 consecutive times— per inch, .70. Per page 20.00 COPYRIGHT. 1906, BY HORTICULTURE PUB. CO. Eniered as second-class matter December 8, 1904, at the Post Office at BostOD, Mass. under the Act of Congress of March 3, 1879. CONTENTS FRONTISPIECE— Begonia glaucophylla scandens ORNAMENTAL CONIFERS— A. Hans— Illustrated 613 BEGONIA GLAUCOPHYLLA SCANDENS— A. J. Love less 613 WHY ARE FLOWERS DOUBLE AND WHAT FOR— John Thorpe 614 FALL WORK— K. Finlavson 615 CHRYSANTHEMUM NOTES— C. Harman Payne 616 ATAVISM OR REVERTION— N. B. White— Illustrated 617 TROPICAL BEDS— G. Bloicken 618 THE FENCE— Robert Cameron 619 THE SPORTSMAN SPIRIT IN THE EXHIBITION— George Asmus 619 LAPAGERIAS— Edgar Elvin 620 ROSE HOUSE WISDOM— R. T. McGorum 620 THE DIET OF THE CARNATION— L. S. Hasselman.. 621 OUR COLORED SUPPLEMENT 623 NEWS OF THE CLUBS AND SOCIETIES Columbus Florists' Club— Florists' Club of Phila- delphia— American Carnation Society — Lenox Hor- ticultural Society — Gardounrs' and Florists' Club of Boston — Chrysanthemum Society of America — Society of American Florists— Club and Society Notes 624 SUCCULENTS— Illustration 625 NERINES— Illustration 625 INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON PLANT AC- CLIMATIZATION—Leonard Barron 625 DISPOSING OF THE PRODUCT OF THE PLANT AND FLOWER GROWERS— Charles Ingram 626 CHRYSANTHEMUMS— A paper by Albert Knope 630 SEED TRADE TOPICS 632 FALL GRASS ON LAWNS— E. O. Orpet 634 OBITUARY— George Ellwanger— Mrs. Margaret Lynch — Bdson M. Grossman 638 CUT FLOWER MARKET REPORTS Boston, Buffalo, Chicago 641 Cincinnati, Columbus, Detroit, Indianapolis, Louis- ville, New York. Philadelphia, Twin Cities, Wash- ington 645 MISCELLANEOUS A Christmas Carol- Poetry— Phillips Brooks 623 Renaming American Carnations 625 Photographs of Carnation Houses — John Thorpe.. 625 Anathema McGorum— Geo. C. Watson 627 California Notes 627 Rochester Park System 627 Dahlias at Cannells — C. Harman Payne 627 Personal 627 Park Chrysanthemum Shows— Illustrated 630 Fern House at Prospect Park- Illustration 630 Some Popular Chrysanthemums in France — C. H. P 636 Business Changes 636 Joliet Carnation Notes— John Thorpe 636 Plant Imports ; 638 During Recess 640 Incorporated 640 Philadelphia Notes 640 News Notes 642 Florists' Exhibitions 642 Already well along into December, the Get busy season's business should begin to count for something. The nine or ten weeks inter- vening between now and the beginning of Lent will largely settle whether the year scores a success or a failure in the career of many a florist. Close applica- tion, untiring industry and wise management now will make for future easy comfort and a care-free holiday. Get busy. This is Horticultcre's Birthday Anniver- Our sary number. Two years have elapsed since birthday "the Boston paper" stepped into the arena and respectfully asked for the friendship and support of the American horticultural profession. The cordiality with which the newcomer was welcomed, the steadfastness with which the good-will then ex- tended has been continued and the influential position attained in so brief a time is something unparalleled in the history of class journalism, existing conditions being considered. HoRTicuLTtriiE's success is now secure and it is but natural that our Thanksgiving Day for 1906 should be an occasion of more than ordinary joy and that we approach with confident enthusiasm the pleas- ant responsibilities of our third year. We're so glad you Again we call the attention of our Don't readers, with due pride, to the good overlook the sliowing made by the wholesale com- advertisers mission cut flower dealers in the adver- tising pages of this issue of Horticul- TuitE. The enterprise displayed should especially com- mend these firms to the growers who will no doubt ap- preciate these well-directed efl;orts so liberally made in the interests of the business in which they are so vitally concerned. The retail trade is to be congratulated on thus having free access to sources of supply so abundant nnd reliable. No finer material has ever been seen than is herein ofi'ered to the discriminating buyer — the product of the most painstaking growers distributed through chaniiels reliable and satisfactory in all re- spects. We bespeak for these and for all other adver- tisers whose liberality and progressive business policy have made this special edition of Horticulture possi- ble, the interested attention of our readers, and can assure them that a perusal of our advertising columns will repay them well. We have taken occasion to refer Give the before to the new single-flowered single-flowered chrysanthemums, their simple chrysanthemums a beauty and their decorative value P'^^^ Our notes from Mr. C. Harman Payne in this issue indicate an increasing interest abroad as in our own country and give a list of some of the most desirable varieties. We (111 not hesitate to advise florists generally to try a few December 8, 190C HORTICULTURE: 628 of these easily-grown, siiisle-flowered chrysanthemums and give their customers a chance to see what they are next season. In baskets and other decorative arrange- ments of chrYsantiieniuiiis used in light sprays among the larger and more solid flowers they lend a grace and -charm nothing else can approach. One of the most artistic and altogether pleasing floral pieces at the recent Chicago e.xhibition was a basket of chrysanthemums in which the singles and the little Baby chrysanthemum were interspersed with telling effect among the ordinary type of double flowered blooms, one color — yellow — being used throughout. In our notes on the New York cut flower The old market two weeks ago we mentioned that old story the prospects for the violet were good for a few days, "and longer if a reasonable policy is followed by the growers." We did not expect the advice to be taken — that sort of advice is seldom taken. All wise reasoning seems to cease as soon as the temptation to hoard for a special event comes and momentary scarcity provides an excuse for doubling up the price and putting the screws on the buyers. History repeated itself in the violet market on Thanksgiving as we feared. On Monday and Tuesday previous, growers excited by the demand occasioned by the football occa- sions of the previous week, began their hoarding and turned a deaf ear to the calls for violets declaring they had none to send; on Wednesday — the day before Thanksgiving Day — they disgorged, sent to the market the greater part of the picking of four days, so that forced sales were made at about one-third to one-sixth ■of the rates prevailing on the previous days. Will they Prospect Park Greenhouses, Brooklyn, X. ^ PHOTOGRAPHS OF CARNATION HOUSES. \\bat a good thing the every day photographs of carnation houses are lor the green house builders. The rai'te's. purlines, trusses, sash bars, wall i)lates. ventilatin.g apparatus and .class are finely shown. The carnations as a rule look as nuich like a crop of timothy with a few pa|)er rosettes on slicks stuck among them for flowers, as wliat they are intended to represent. Why not take transverse sections 12 to 1.'. feet wide, so that the individuality of the variety shall stand out so as to be identified? Even when the man behind the gun is attempted to be shown — whv, no one knows. JOHN THORPE. 626 tt O F.TIC U LTU Rli: December 8, 190& DISPOSING OF THE PRODUCT OF THE PLANT AND FLOWER GROWER. Second Prize Essay. By Charles Ingram. The methods of disposing to the retailer hy growers have passed through almost as many stages of evo- lution within the last twenty years, as have the construction of green- houses, varieties grown, size of struc- tures, etc. The methods that were fully competent to take care of the market end of the growers' cares up to a very short time ago would now prove totally inadequate to handle the ever- increasing supply, "and the end is not yet." To my way of thinking there is no one method at present in vogue that ■would apply equally to all growers, for the simple reason that all growers are not equally favorably situated as re- gards location of plant To be more explicit, the grower that is in close proximity to a large centre of distri- bution can handle a "rush order" with greater facility than one at some dis- tance from said centre, where ship- ping facilities may be limited to a cer- tain number of expresses a day. Where the former can bring into use any- thing from a horse and wagon to an auto, the latter is handicapped by dis- tance, etc., although undoubtedly he is better off as regards taxation and sev- eral other important items. There are other vast differences between grow- ers that will be referred to later on. The very largest growers, who pro- duce stock enough to enable them to run a shipping department of their own, on practically the same lines as a wholesale commission house, have, it would seem, almost reached the cli- max of perfection; but to many grow- ers this method of disposing of their goods would be totally unpractical, so we may safely eliminate the former from the subject and confine our re- marks to the case of those growers whose conditions and surroundings do not justify this mode of procedure. To answer the question at issue ac- cording to our views on the subject, a further classification is necessary and to simplify the matter will divide them thus: Class A. — Growers who are close to a city or cities. Class B.— Growers too "far out" and who are only able to ship say twice a day. Class C— Specialists. CLASS A. In those cities where a combination of growers have formed a flower mar- ket, it will invariably be found the best medium for the larger growers to dispose of their goods, but we have always thought that the smaller grow- er would do far better by consigning to a reputable commission house, but again there are cities where there are neither market nor commission house; to growers thus situated we would ad- vise them to get into line as soon as possible. Before going any further a few words of explanation as to recom- mending the smaller growers to patro- nize the commission house, in prefer- ence to the market. Many men are good growers, but indifferent sales- men; the commission man will do it more satisfactorily than most men you could hire to do it for you, with in- finitely less worry to yourself, and in- variably succeed in getting better re- turns, if all items are faithfully fig- ured in. Several other reasons might be given in favor of the commission house but simply stating the fact that in our opinion that is the best method for the smaller growers to follow, is all that is necessary here. CLASS B. Where growers are restricted as to shipping accommodation, and many both large and small are so situated, we would again name the commission house as the best medium for dispos- ing of their stock. Many growers in years past have consigned goods to commission men at times when they had no other outlet, and because the returns were not satisfactory have held a strong prejudice against them on that account, but it must he remem- bered that the methods now practiced by these gentlemen have advanced the same as all other lines of horticulture, until today their system is perfected to such an extent that it would seem almost impossible to improve on it. In fact, in most cases where "misun- derstandings" occur it is more often the fault of the grower than the con- signee. We allude to such instances as where the grower at holiday times disposes of quantities of his goods to retailers: some may think this mode of procedure all right, but look at both sides of the question. Any commis- sion man. at all up in his business, knows pretty nearly the amount of stock to expect from his growers, and figures the effect that inclement weather and other adverse conditions will have on the development of the stock, and makes his calculations ac- cordingly; is it right, we ask, when after expending considerable cash for advertising, and otherwise obtaining orders for goods he honestly expects to handle, to be not only disappointed himself but have to disappoint others depending on him, possibly having the effect of losing their patronage and thereby indirectly damaging the grow- er himself? Again, although it must be admitted the practice is not now- adays nearly as prevalent as a few years ago. think of the pernicious habit of "holding up" large quantities 01 stock and landing it on the com- mission man too late for him to handle to advantage, and quite often in such condition as to be absolutely worth- less, and which no reputable dealer would ship, or retailer receive. We crave pardon for inserting a quotation from Kipling's "Mandelay," but the lines always suggest themselves to us when we run across a consignment in such condition. "Ship me somewhere's east of Suez, Where the best is like the worst. Where there ain't no 'Ten Command- ments," And a man can raise a thirst." Another vitally important detail is packing the stock so that it receives tiie least possible damage in transit. It must always be borne in mind that quite a percentage of these goods have to be reshipped. Right here we would offer a suggestion, which we feel sure is bound to be generally adopted in the near future, viz.: to have light re- ceptacles capable of holding twenty- five, fifty and one hundred of such flowers that could be handled in that manner, such as violets, carnations, certain 'roses (of course it would be unpractical in the case of extra Beau- ties, etc.), most bulb stock and sev- eral other subjects. This method of displaying "the goods" has been fol- lowed'in Covent Garden, London, for years, and we have often wondered why it had not been adopted here. We feel sure, however, that American in- genuity will contrive receptacles that will fill the bill. These remarks about "shipping" would be incomplete if we fail to mention two other important items, viz.: cleanliness of all paper, etc., used, and grading. We are all aware how liable one is, if he be a few short of an even number of "firsts," to put in the required number of good "seconds," but it should also be borne in mind that the prospective buyer will almost always "spot" those very ones, frequently with the effect of declining the deal, or else standing out for a reduction in price. CLASS C. The specialist is in a distinct class by himself, not alone as regards the "goods" he handles, but in the envia- ble position he enjoys, in regard to the disposal of the same. Specialists asa rule are so well known, not only in their neighborhood but further afield, that the judicial use of the advertis- ing columns of the horticultural papers, in their case, is all that is necessary; the?e remarks only apply to the "bona fides," as many call them- selves in this class that have no earth- ly reason for so doing. I once heard a witty son of the Green Isle, in answer to the question of, "What is .a special- ist?" reply, "A man that thinks he is one, blows his own trumpet, but the 'raal thing,' why, other people blow it for him." The majority of the foregoing re- marks have dealt principally with the cut-flower trade. In regard to the plant business, very few cities are large enough to warrant a plant mar- ket, and it seems to us that the meth- ods' at present in vogue with the gen- tlemen engaged in this line are as practical as any that can be recom- mended, but we cannot miss this op- portunity of paying tribute to the vast improvement of the last few years in regard to the methods of packing plants; when one looks hack a few years, and remembers the condition in which one received a shipment of plants, they cannot fail to highly ap- preciate the great improvements that have taken place. The only people who have lost by these improvements are the express companies. In conclusion, we would state that in this paper we did not start out with any idea of evolving a new mode of procedure, but have tried to offer a few suggestions that might improve exist- ing conditions, which seem to answer I heir purpose satisfactorily. December 8, 1906 HORTlCULTURi: M7 ANATHEMA McGORUM. A Soliloquy. Robert McGorum is always enter- taining and usually fair. We delight in reading his lucubrations in HORTI- CULTURE from time to time. There is both instruction and amusement to be got out of them which is sometning so rare and delectable that we are for- giving even if we do grit a cherry pit in the pie once in a while. Being so strong an admirer of Mr. McGorum gives me, I think, a special privilege in objecting to his remarks on O'Mara vs. Burbank In a recent issue. They were flippant, inconsequeiital and ob- scure. They were unjust, impertin- ent and uncalled for. Why, Robert, the whole horticultural trade is under a debt of gratitude to Mr. O'Mara for the courageous and disinterested stand he has taken in the Burbank matter, and you of all men to try and belittle him! If it had been some "small po- tato" that wanted to vent its spleen I could have understood that, but the broad and enlightened Robert Mc- Gorum I It's the old, old story. There are spots even on the sun! G. C. W'ATSON. CALIFORNIA NOTES. Statistics are dubiously intermixed as to whether John H. Sievers or F. A. Miller started first in the nursery busi- ness in San Francisco, some forty-five years ago. Anyway, Mr. Miller, whom all the trade is regretfully talking about just now, planted at that primi- tive date the Hayes Valley Nursery, a mile and a halt distant from the em- bryo city of San Francisco. This site is now the center of San Francisco's boundary lines and a portion of the ruins left by the April disaster, since which catastrophe the general health of Mr. Miller has grown to quite an en- feebled condition. However, he a few days ago, as president of the Califor- nia State Floral Society, attended the first meeting the society has held since the earthquake-flre, and when the sec- retary read his most positive resigna- tion as president of the association, because of poor health, regrets were spoken by many and felt by all. A DESIRABLE HOLIDAY GIFT FOR YOUR EMPLOYEE. There can be no more useful and appropriate Holiday 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 dis- count, on application. Other Useful Holiday Gifts. 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 Country Park System. F. W. Kelsey. Price, $L25. The Horticulturist's Rule-Book. Bailev. 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. ROCHESTER'S PARK SYSTEM. The first steps toward acquiring a park system in Rochester were taken eighteen years ago. The original cost o) the park lands and the amount ex- pended for maintenance and improve- ment up to November 1st of the pres- ent year, amount to $1,179,691. Presi- dent A. B. Lamberton of the park board, estimates the present value at $2,000,000 at the very lowest figure. Mr. Lamberton believes that the lake- side property recently presented to the city by H. C. Durand is worth at least $250,000, bringing the total valuation of park lands up to $2,250,000. The land presented consists of about 500 acres on the shores of Lake On- tario, near Windsor Beach. It lies back of high bluffs and commands a fine view of the lake and the shores to the east and west. There is a large piece of woodland, cut by ravines with running streams. The frontage on the lake shore is nearly a mile. The property contains nearly one hundred acres of forest and woodland. Its southern boundary is not much over two miles from the present city line, and there is not much doubt that in the near future it will be connected with the city by means of boulevards and trolley lines so as to become lue most accessible spot on the lake shore. The Rochester Democrat and Chron- icle, referring editorially to Roches- ter's good fortune, says that the recent gift of a beautiful tract of land on the shore of Lake Ontario to the city of Rochester for park purposes is sugges- tive of a chain of parks in Monroe county, similar to those described by Mr. Fredk. W. Kelsey in his interest- ing book on the Essex county park system. With the city and the re- mainder of the county acting in har- mony much might be done in the ili- rection of beautifying the country and incidentally increasing the value of rural property. The Durand property was, to be sure, a gift to the city; but it is at present far removed and might with propriety be made the beginning of a modest county park system. 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. CHICAGO. ILL.— Peter Pearson, 020 N. Cnmpliell Av. CLEVKI.AND, O.— A. L. nutchlus, 2220 Eiist 74tb St. COLUMBUS, 0.— M. B. Faxon. 248 Oak St. riXCIXNATI, 0.— Frank W. Ball, 31 East :{il St. UETIiOIT, MICH.— Frank Danzer. 1487 Fifti-enth St. I.MiIAXArol.lS. IND.— George B. Wle- gand. ItllO N. Illinois St. LOUISVILLE, KV.— F. L. Schuiz, Jr., i:;2."i Chernkoe Rrt. MIXNEAI'OLIS, MINX.— G. L. Skutt, 3800 Bryant Ave. MOXTREAL.— William Cooper. 338 St. .lames St. XEWrORT, R. I.— David Mcintosh, Ledge Road. PHILADELPHIA. PA.— GoorRe C. Wat- son, Polison Bide., 9th and Market St8. SA.V FRAXCISCO, CAL. — Lnther Mod- nctte. 80C Isaliella St., Oakland. Cal. TOLEDO, O.— J. L. Schiller, «2a Prouty Ave. DAHLIAS AT CANNELL'S Having just returned from France where I saw a great many :ut blooms of dahlias at the shows besides others growing at the different nurseries I visited, I was much impressed with the superiority of English culture of this gorgeous autumn flower. Messrs. H. Cannell & Sous have a large area of dahlias under cultivation; there are all types from Girdlestones dwarf singles, dwarf bedders, single cactus, pompons (about 2 acre's) shows, fan- cies, to decorative and peony-flowered. The frost had not yet made its sudden appearance as is its wont sometimes early in the autumn, and the Swanley collection was a feast of color such as only an enthusiastic dahlia grower could fully enjoy. A few of the recent introductions arc worthy of note. Mme. Vanden Dalle, rosy pink, a decorative garden variety with broad florets, large blooms, very free, is a most effective flower. Mme. Keller, rosy lake flamed yellow, broad florets. Mme. A. Lumiere, also a decorative with broad florets, soft rosy lilac on a white ground edged rosy lilac. H. Shoe- smith, a cactus variety with narrow florets, color bright glowing scarlet, long florets, dwarf habit. Unique, also a cactus, long rather narrow florets, soft salmon rose, enlivened with amber. Rising Sun, cactus, rather a loose flower, soft shade of rosy amber, center salmon and yellow. Nellie Hemsley, a fancy cactus, color deep velvety crimson maroon, dis- tinctly tipped white. Glow, a cactus, the name well describes the color which is a golden sunlight amber, tips deeper. Mrs. S. T. Wright, a cactus, rather loose petals, color a pleasing shade of rosy lilac, center lighter, very distinct in color which is soft and delicate. Mrs W. Marshall, a large cactus, soft shade of pale rosy blush, a massive flower, white in the center. Armigo, a cactus, very large, beautiful shade of pale lemon yellow, a self. Thos. Parkin, large flower, rich amber, a self-colored flower of good substance. Octoroon, cactus, a self, deep rich rosy mahogany. J. Kolodelfo, a pure selL fierv velvety criir;son, rather loose florets, a very striking flower. J. B. Bryant, im- mense blooms, very large florets, slightly incurving, deep lemon yellow. Butterfly, cactus, color dazzling bright crimson, tipped pure white, a striking variety. Jeanne Charmet, a decora- tive, very broad florets, large blooms, color silvery lilac, very free. C. HARMAN PAYNE. J. N. May is laid up again at his home in Summit, N. J., with his old trouble, phlebitis. PERSONAL. George Masson of Elberon, N. J., sails on Saturday, December 8, for a short visit to his old home in Scotland. HORTICULTURE'S good wishes go with him. Mrs. Catherine O'Neill, mother of Mrs. P. J. Agnew, of Dayton, O., tripped on the stairs at her daughter's house, November 25, sustaining seri- ous injuries. William Calder. city engineer of Melbourne, Australia, visited Minne- apolis this week: and here for the first time in his life he saw ice skating. Mr. Calder has the oversight of the parks of his native city, and is here for the purpose of studying park systems. He has traveled all through Europe and soon sails for his home on the Island Continent. 62» HORTICULTURE, December 8, 1906 V SI h DON'T BUi Unless You Want to Be Cat^ Orchids have been my leading specialty for years. I have sold more of them than the rest of the wholesale trade altogether. I am stiE doing so. If You Want Them MY HOLID^I Will consist of the following unpreoi Percivalliana, Cattleya Dowiana, Laelia and Phalaenopsis amabilis, Dendrobium formos clium Leeanum, Gardenias, Valley, Farleyei Very Best Poinsettias. No trouble to sH BUT — Order early to avoid disapp^ JAHES McMAN December 8, 1905 HORTICULTURE 629 ORCHIDvS ^red am Up^^tO'date Florist fc No specialty in the flower trade has ever made so remarkable a growth. There are florists who alone ,i-day use more orchids than were consumed by the entire trade a few years ago. Am Headquarters LEADERS ted variety : Cattleya Trianae, Cattleya Laelia autumnalis, Oncidium splendidum, [iganteum, Cypripedium insigne, Cypripe- ern, F^inest of Yellow and White Daisies, hese goods long distances. nent. Remember there's a limit s 630 HORTlCUL,TURi: December 8, 1905 CHRYSANTHEMUMS. Albert Knope read a very instruc- tive paper on this topic before the Detroit Florist Club on November 22. In his introductory remarks he advo- cated the growing mainly of only those varieties most widely called for by the flower buying public but ad- mitted that the culture of a limited number of varieties outside of the com- mercial list is necessary for supplying the various public and private exhibi- tions so much in evidence every sea son. He assorted that many grower- cut their blooms In too young a state and that if allowed to become more mature the flowers would keep better, sell more readily and bring a better price. He advocated the planting of stock plants on a bench for the purpose of cuttings for propagating, or in frames under sash, protected from frost. As to time for propagation he preferre'i not later than April 1 for the earliest varieties, May 1 for mid-season varie- ties and up to the middle of July for the very late ones. For exhibition purposes March or first week in April. Twelve or fifteen varieties he re- garded as sufllcient for wholesale market needs. Among the best he mentioned Geo. Kalb. Polly Rose, Ivory. Adelia, Arline, White Bonnaf- fon, Slajestic, Mrs. Jerome Jones and Mrs. Chadwick for white; Henry Hurrell, Maj. Bonnaffon, Robt. Halli- day, Georgianna Pitcher, Yellow Mrs. Jerome Jones, Nagoya and Golden Chadwick for yellow; Glory of Pacific, Marie Liger, Maud Dean, A. J. Bal- four, Wm. Duckham and Dr. Engue- hard for pink. Ivory he said would net more money to the grower than any other variety. He favored the plan of single stem growing, giving such varieties as Ivory space of 4x5 YV.KS IIulMO Prospect Pnrk, Brooklj'n, N. Y. inches and other varieties according to the size of their foliage, and a depth of 4 to 5 inches of soil. He favored this shallow soil because of the ease of control of watering and feeding. He advised an application of airslaked lime to the benches be- Ibre filling and emphasized the de- sirability of uniform spacing, generous watering at time of planting, ami firming of the soil later on should it be loose, or top-dressing of cow- manure should the soil show a tend- ency to bake If soil was in good condition at time of planting he said chrysanthemums would not require much feeding, but such feeding as is necessary should be deferred until buds come in sight, same to be discontinued after the flowers show color. Pink varieties he finds require the least feeding. Over- feeding is worse than no feeding. Yellow varieties will stand more feed- ing than pink, and white more than either. Pulverized sheep manure mixed with water and used as a liquid he had found to be an excellent fertil- izer. He urged watchfulness as regards in- sects, such as black fly which can be destroyed with Nicoticide diluted, three teaspoonsfiil to a gallon of water, and red spider which will require tour teaspoonsful to a gallon of water. Chrysanthemums will bear syringing every sunny day during summer but tlip man at the hose should be care- ful to get as little water on the soil as possible and syringing should cease after October 1. unless red spider is present, because of the danger of rust anil black spot when foliage is allowed to Ije wet over night. Mildew can be conibatted with sulphur and linseed oil applied to the steam pipes which limild be done as soon as firing be- uiiis in the fall. ClIUVSANTHK.ML.M MIOW Prospect Park Greenhouses/Brooklyn, N. Y". PARK CHRYSANTHEMUM SHOWS. The chrysanthemum show at Pros- i"> t Park, Brooklyn, N. Y., during the ■. Address WM. K. NEI^ON. Aufusta, Oa. BUY WHITIVIANI 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, /v hitman, Mass. Boston Ferns, Fine P ants 5-in. pots 35c. 6-ln. pots 50c. 7-ln. pots 65c. Immediate delivery. Cash with order. H. N. EATON SOUIH SUDBURY, MASS. Or CHIOS from PHILIPPNES PHAL/ENOPSIS SCHILLERIANA Wc .Trc rt idv lo give (|uoiatioiis upon plants with t to 1 leave-, per loo plants, or upon sound plants wiiliout leaves, per too plants, for immediate delivery f. 0. b. Hamburg. A. HELD, 11-19 nilliam St., ^EW YORK MANETTI ??Sk3 A special selected grade for florists' use Rea.iy for dclivciy abciil Hccrniber ist Write for Prices and Information THOMAS MEEHAN & SONS, Inc. ROX C DRESHIRTOWN, PA. ORCHIDS Ho^u?e» Imported — Seml-established Established and Hine Hybrids Stove and Ureenhouse Plants Inspection invited Correspondence solicited JULU^ROEHRSCO., Rutherford, N. J. FERNS, C» IMi ON Ri MBLERS,etc. 10,000 fine Ferns, low, siocty pis. Ha. I'osions, Pier- soiiii. Sc. tu. .'jai.d 6-in. pots. Musi be sold. 2,0«10 '.year Id Cj.mson Rambler, 3 10 4 ft.: several cvc, $15 per 100. 6,0r0 Vinca maj. var. Fine ?t ck, for 4-in , $6 00 per 100 •2 1Mn.,$2 50pe' lOIP. . 60,000 --hrubs. Vines, Ami-elopsis, Veilchil, Honey- suckles, Clemali-, Wistarias, Cannas, etc., thi.1 must be sold 1 i^t Free BENJ. CONNELL, Florist, West Crove.Pa. nRnmn^fof'PRI'^GOELIVERY UIIUIIIUU MARCH, AI'KII-.and \1 A V VANDA CCERULEA anij DINOROEIUM WAR lANUM LOWII Wctpiote rtct-s per 100 pl..nls CVPRIPEt lUM CAL. OSUM We shall have one shipment of =;,oo. I'lanls. For deliver* June or July. We shall have the rare VANOASANDERIANAandc..nquotepricespe.singl.pl nt or in quantiiy A, HELD, 11-19 William St., NEW yORK ORCHIDS j Liirf/mt iinpnrtfVH, l-:xjinrt»-y!*, tirturers antl Ilifhrifti.ttfi in t/if H'«.r/rf Sander, St. Albans, Tngland and 235 Broadway, Room 1 NEW YORK CITY 4>3*2 horticulture: December S, 1906 SEED TRADE TOPICS, When the question of continuing the free distribution of penny paclvages of seeds was before Congress last ses- sion, the bullv of the votes in its favor came from the South. Ftom the action of the South Texas Fruit and Truck Growers' Association, however, it appears that the farmers of the South are not anxious to continue re- ceiving these seeds, but would rather have the money devoted to other pur- poses of real benefit to agriculture. At a recent meeting of the association ' strong anti free-seed resolutions were adopted. Among other things the resolutions say that the seeds received from the members of Congress "are usually the varieties known to be un- suited to the soil and climate of South Texas and hence are worthless to us. These seeds are sent to us by our rep- resentatives in Congress under the mistaken idea that a favor is being ■conferred, which mistaken idea we hereby wish to correct. The amount ■of money spent annually for seed dis- tribution, if apportioned among the United States Experiment Stations would be a thousand times more bene- ficial to each of us than as it is now spent." It was therefore resolved that the association shoiikl thank the Texas representatives in Congress for past favors in the way of free seeds, but assure them these favors were mis- taken kindnesses on their part; that Ihey condemn the practice of free dis- tribution of garden seeds as an eco- nomic waste, wholly unjustifiable; that "in the future we will not accept from the government free garden seeds; and that we urge our repre- sentatives as a favor which we will appreciate to vote against the bill ap- propriating funds for the distributing of free garden seeds, and to use their influence to have the amount thus saved appropriated to the Experiment Stations of the country." The reso- lutions are signed by the president, W. H. Travis, I'alacies; vice-president, S. A. McHenry, Santa Maria, an'l secretary, C. A. Walton, Victoria. Texas. The South Texas Fruit and Truck Growers' Association consists of affiliated local associations through- out South Texas and the Gulf Coast country, comprising a membership of more than 1,300. While it is not expected that the House of Representatives will devote a week to discussing the question whether the government should con- tinue distributing seeds free as it did last session, the matter will no seem far fetched to call potatoes "fruit," but as they are perishable goods, subject to serious damage by freezing, it would seem that railroads are justified in issuing passes to those in charge of shipments during freez- ing weather. Of course freezing does not affect onions as injuriously as potatoes but it does them no good. It is a matter of general comment that the California seed growers are all very late in visiting the east this year Are reports of a combination true? Developments will be watched with interest, but no use of comment until we know whether or not these reports are true. There are reports that onion seed growing is to be resumed in the east on a more or less extensive scale, par- ticularly in Ohio. Another failure in ('alifornia would give great stimulus to the plan, not alone in Ohio but in other sections of the east. Peter M. Miller has resigned his po- sition in charge of the flower seed and bulb department at Jos. Breck & Sons Corp., Boston, and sailed on a two months' visit to his home in Scotland, on S. S. Columbia, leaving New York December 1. SEED TRADE ONLY iinreiibnig, Hurpers &- Co. nre the IpndlDff grass seed spt'ciallsts of Arn- hem. Holland. Aruhcm has been cele- brated for many generations as head- qnartei's for natural grasses. The lead- ing seedsmen of the world look to Aritlicm for their supplies of crested Dogstail. Florin, Sweet Vernal, Fes- cues. Wood Meadow and all fancy grasses for lawns and pastures. Con- stant growth In any business Is proof conejuslve that customers receive hon- orable treatment and full value for their money. Orders from the seed trade are solicited and satisfaction guar- anteed. Dr. Stabler's analyses as to purity and germination go with all fancy samples. Write at once to the snle agent for the United States and Canada, George C. Watson. Dohson Huilding, 9th and Market Sts., Phlla. Our guarantee means something. We nre not here today and gone tomorrow. We number among our customers the largest seed houses In the world. Orders should be placed now for spring delivery. Present market rates while without engagement are particularly favorable to buyer. All Indications point to greatly enhanced figures In the near future. December 8, 1906 horticulture: 633 WILLIAM HACEMANN Wholesale Importer and Exporter of BULBS 5 1 Day Street - - - NEW YORK MUSHROOM SPAWN We have just received a consign- ment of English Milltrack Spawn in excellent condition. Per 100 Lbs., $7.50. PURE CULTURE SPAWN Made in America. Per 100 Bricks, $14.00. R.&J.Farquhar&Co 6 and 7 South Market St., BOSTON. THOS. J. GREY & CO. Fresh Flower, Fariu and Garden Seeds, Ne^v Mushroom Spawn. Extra quality — French, Japan and Dutch Bulbs. A full line of Agri- cultural Machinery and Repairs 32 South Market St., Boston 8IND FOR CATAlOOnE QUALITY I^A? 8EMD jrOB OATALOdUE. ARTHUR T. BODDINQTON »«« W«»t I4th St., H«w Tork. MAKERS of PURE CULTURC TiSSUE CnUIMBIA, ALSShA, BOHEMIA MUSHROOM SPAWN = '^ Prcsh Spawn Always on h^nd. WRITE FOR PRICES. COCHRAN MUSHROOM I SPAWN CO. 91 I CHEMICAL BLDG. ST. LOUIS. MO LILY OF THE VALLEY PIPS Just arrived and are, as u^ual, the finest impoiteti into this maiket no matter under what name. Send for prices. SPIRAEA per loti Japonic— Extra .strong Clumps $:i 60 Astilboide^ Floribunda 4 00 Compacta nultiflora 4.00 aiadstone 6 .W LILIUM LONCIFLORUM per liMin per 100 6toShiches $27.00 $3.00 7 to 9 inches 45 00 n.m nultlflorum, 6 to 8 inches 2s.00 3 00 7 to 0 " .TO.OO .'■>..''.0 J. M.THORBURN & CO. 33 Barclay St., through to 38 Park Place NEW YORK Ehed 1824 Sf/VD rOK UULE BAROMETER — FREE FOR THE ASKING BRIDGEMAN'S SEED WAREHOUSE RIGKARDS BROS. Props. See(ls,Bull]s,Plants,Etc. 37 East 1 9th 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 thiVAILEY I II II I nil Auratum, Album, LILI^Ifl Roseum, Rubrum. Joseph Breck & Sons Corp. 47-54 M». MARKET ST., BOSTON, MASS Look through the Buyers' Directory and Ready Reference Guide. You will find some good offers there also. s ^^^^ ^ JAPONICA $360$34.00 COMPACTA MULTIFI-OKA 4 50 42.00 NARCISSUS SINGLK VON SIO.N .75 6 50 SISGLK MIXFDALLSORTS ,60 5.00 SINGLE JONQUILS ,50 4.00 Schlegel&FottlerCo. 26 and 27 So, Market St. - BOSTON Vick's Bulbs GIVE SATISFAGTIOK 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, COPENHACEN, DENMARK. Comet Tomato Those wlio forco ttmiatiies should give "Comet" a trial. This variety ha,s been the talk of Bardeiiers aroiiiiil Boston the past season. Those who have seen it growing de- clare there's iiothiiic to roiiipare with it. Seed. $S 00 per oz. Trade packet SI, 00, WILLIAM SIM, CliftontJalc, Mass. 634 HORTICULTURE December 8, 1906 To save storage will close out a belated consijcnment of Holland grown stock grafted on the Manetti. Good strong green canes of the following varieties. |0 in a lot, at $7.00 per 100 while they last. General Jacqueminot, brilliant crimson Perle des Blanches, white Captain Hayward, dark red Amalia, red, very large Anna de Diesbach, lively carmine Charles Wood, lilac and red Monsieur Boncenne. deep crimson Madame Plantier, pure white Climbing La Trance, silvery rose Jules Margottin. carmine rose La France, silvery rose Victor Verdier, bright rose, carmine center Paeonia, red, very large Duke of Teck. bright crimson Mrs. John Lalng. soft pink Ulrich Bruuner, cherry red Prince Camille de Rohan, dark red P.aron de Rothschild, light pink Magna Charta. pink Fisher Iloinu's, brilliant crimson Duke of Edinburgh, bright crimson John Hopper, bright rose, carmine center Paul Neyron, red Loiichstern, white and rose Persian Yellow Madame Gabriel Luizet. soft rose Duke Connaught, velvety crimson Baron Bonstetten, dark crimson Madame Isaac Plerrlere, carmine General Washington, purplish crimson Jean Liabaud. velvety carmine Reine Marie Henrietta, crimson Chas. Lefebre, light velvety scarlet Madame Jos. Combert, white Alfred Colomb, bright light crimson Baron Bonstetten, maroon Marie Banmau, crimson Ball of Snow Captain Christy, delicate rose (Voquet of the Alps, white Chas. Lamb, carmine crimson Crested Moss, dark crimson center Blanche Moreau, extra white Louis Van Houtte, brilliant vinous crimson, fragrant Princess de Beam, vermilion Clici. delicate satin blush Countess de Schulenburg. dark rose .Madame Berard, light yellow W. ELLIOTT &^SONS, 201 Fulton Street, NEW YORK FALL GRASS ON LAWNS. The discussion of tliis vexing prob- lem has been of much interest to the writer for a few years a.go the pest was BO prevalent here as to seriously injure the lawns. Several methods were followed; in fact, about every- thing was tried except pulling by hand, a means few are situated so they can indulge in it. Good sharp scythes, with men that knew how to keep them sharp, proved of great help, but when the "Clipper" lawn mower came out it was .<>epn at once that this was Just what we had been waiting for. This machine, working on the same prin- ciple as the liay mower, by means of the teeth, runs under the crab grass, lifts it up, and the knife does the rest. If the "Clipper" mower is used as soon as the grass shows signs of flowering and once again later in bad spots before seed is matured, there will be no recurrence of the trouble the next year provided, of course, good grass seed is sown on the bald spot made so by the death of the crab grass. The Clipper mower is not the kind of implement the average man wants to push for half a day, neither is it prescribed to be used before residents liave had their breakfast — better wait until there are other sounds abroad also. It can, however, be warranted to ■eradicate this pest as no other method will, and only entails a little more "push" than the every-day routine of lawn mowing, plus the grass seed. E. O. ORPET. So. Lancast«r, Mass. RAWSON'S wm grade'seeds fi>r the most critical aARDE^ER, FARMER or FLORIST Catalogues mailed free W. W. RAWSON & CO. 5 Union St.. BOS'ON. MASS. PURE CANADA HARDWOOD A^HES; The Best, Cheapest and MosC Lasting Fert^ilizer. Used by all leading Florists, Planismen Land-^cape gardners, for best results they hr.ve no etiual. Write for prices and lofoitnation to JOHN JOYNT, Lucknow, Ontario, Can. VERBENA SEED Our strains of MAMMOTH FANCY VERBENA are un- equalled in color, size of bloom and brilliancy. They are sown by the most critical verbena growers the country over. What one prominent grower thinks of it. I hoiit;hinuo onn.rs of your M.iMMOl'H VERBENA seed. It came up as thick as grass anU the colors -were fine . Phila. Pa. G. ASCHMAtXN. MA.M.MOTH FANCY Blue and purple •' Pink . . . . $.30 .30 Scarlet 30 Striped 30 White 30 Mixed colors . . .30 RE(U LAR STRAIN Mixed colors . $i.r>o 1 50 T.50 1.50 1.50 1.50 1.00 SALVIA (Scarlet Sage) Every tlorist knows the difficulty in getting good, salvia seed, buy your supply from us, and you won't be among the dis- appointed crowd. TlIAOE Pkt. O?. BONFIRE (Clnra Bedman) $.40 $2.50 DROCH'ING SPIKES 40 2.00 LORD FAUNTLEROY Very dwarf . . .50 MAROON PRINCE Very dark . . . .50 SILVER SPOT 40 2.00 SPLENDENS 25 1.25 WRITE TODAY for our complete list of new crop flower seeds; just ready. HENRY F.MICHELL CO. SEEDSMEN to the FLORISTS 1018 Market St., PHILA., PA. »»»i»»l^»»»»»»»»»»»»»>»>^*'*:*>*»»>^*»>*s*»>*»*»>**»»»»i^¥»,»»»,*»,9^ Japan Lilies Just Received Lilium auratum, 8-9 (220 bulbs to case) " spec, album, 8-9(220 " " " ) " " rubruni, 8-9 (iOO " " " ) " " nelpomene, 8-9(200 " " ") Exceptionally Fine Bulbs Per dn^. Per loo Per loco $ 70 $4 50 $42 00 1 SO 6 00 62 00 90 5 50 50 00 1 00 6 00 S5 00 Write for prices ou Forcing Narcissusi Dutch Hyacinths, Tulips, Lily of the Valley, Herionias, Oloxitiias, Fein Balls, etc. JOHNSON SEED COMPANY, 21 r Market Street, Philadelphia, Pa, Herbert W. Johnson of the late firm of Johnson & Stokes, President » 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 December S, 1906 HORTICULTURE 635 FLOWERS from CHRISTMAS to EASTER AXA.UKAS Our Stock this seasm is hindiomer than ever. Anybody in want of a quantity ■will do well to inspect our plants before placing their order. We have only popular Atnencin vjrieties ; Schryvcriana, Miohc, Paul \Veier, Prot. Wolters, Raphael, Siniin Vlardner, Vervaencana, Loais dc Kcchove, Mme. Van d r Ciuys en, Deutriche Perle, Dr. Miore, John LIcw=ilyn, Mme. Cana Van Lanecnhove, Mme Jos. VervACQc, Paul de Schrywer, Mcrnoire dc I' Van Houtte, Sigismund Rucker. Diam. Per doz. loo Diam. Per doz. loo Diam. Per doz. :oo 3- CO in. $3 50 $J5 oo 14-t!; in. $7 50 $5o 00 i8 20 in. $25 03 $2or> 00 lo-ta in. 4 50 35 00 15-16 in. 9 00 75 00 20-24 in. 36 00 300 00 ia-!5 in. 6 00 45 00 16-18 in. 12 00 90 00 Order now and save heavy express charijcs. Impossible to ship by freight in cold weather. Forcing Roots and Pot Grown SKrubs Pcrdoz. — 100 — ^1000 Spirea Japonica ...... Compacta ...... Astilboides Fl )ribund3 ..... Gladstone ....... H. Wiite (a great improvement over Astilboides Floribunda and one of the best Stitl better than the so-called Superba and Blondtn) ...... Pa mat *, the best scarlet variety 4?onvallaria Polvg'matum. Also called Giant Lily of the ValUy. It has bee 1 forced quite extensively in England, We tried a few last year and they proved to be very hand. some Large crowns ..... I^ily of the Valley, Berlin and Hamburg Pips Dielytra Spectabihs. large clumps GladioluH Colvillei rubra .... The Bride ....... AinarylllB, New Hybrid, all flowering size bulbs, fin< strain ........ Lilacs. Charles X, Marie Legraye and Mad. Lemoine (dou ble white) . . . . . I Cytissas Laburnum (Golden Chain) Deatzia Gracilis ..... Vibupuain Opulus, in bushy form In Stand:ird form, very handsome Staphylea Colchica ..... Wisteria, poi-grown ..... Acer Ne^iundo Varie^ata. This is the so-called variegated Atn-leivei Mape, e.vtcnsively forced in England for church decoratwns on a;count of the bcauiitul silvery foliage when forced Extra fine strong plants, pot grown Acer Polymotphum.dark fo'ia;ed virie ies, p 't grown Japanese Maples forced made a vciy fine foliage effect. Crataae^as, Paul's Scarlet (Double Scarlet Hawthorn) pot grown .'.... $15 00 to 20 00 Also a few dou' 1e white at same price, Roblnia Hispida (Moss Locust Acacia) scarlet . .1200 Az tlia Mollis . . . . 4 o3 9 00 la 00 Mollis chinensis . . . . • • . is 00 It 5 S 10 50 00 00 3 00 3 00 20 15 00 00 1 50 13 6 00 $ 00 4 6 8 00 50 5" 6 00 g 00 3 00 6 50 5 00 7 SO 9 00 13 00 a 00 8 00 PcrJoz. Mollis chinensis Anthony Rosier . . . . la 00 Rustics . . . , . . . 13 00 Mollis, in standard form . . .. . . la 00 Aniygdalus chinensis, double white ind red flowering Al- monds, pot K own . . . . . 9 00 Chionanthti<« Virginica (Wliite Fringe) pot grown . . 9 00 Daphne Cncoruni . . . 6 00 Kalinia Latifoha, fine budded plants ■ • 0 00&18 00 Welgelia, Eva Rathke . . . 9 00 Spirea, Antony Waiercr . . . . . 9 00 t;erasu^4 Avium, dotibl'- while Cherry . . .900 I'ruiius triloba, in standard form, very fine trees, well budded i3 00 AIiuoikIs, :hristv. Caroline Testout, Perle dcs Blanches, Ulrich Brunner, Magn.-! Charta. Imported plants - • '* ^ Roues, Standard Magna Charta . • ' .600 These arc specially selected for forcing purposes. While Standard Roses d • not force very well, we had a quantity of these last year for Eister and they made ver>' handsome specimens. Baby Ramblers, Standard, very fine for forcing . 18 oo KENT IAS We have an immense stock of Belmoreans and Foiiterlana, in all sizes from 15 inches to 15 feet Our $i.oo. 2.00, 3.00, 4.00 and 5.00 sizes, in single and made-upplinis, are particularly handsome Wc want the reader to see the stock we offer. Order by m i 1 or call and select the plants you like th- most. Araucana Kxcelsa fine plants at 50c., 75c., $1.00, $1.50. $i.oo, $9.50 and $3 CO each. These are all perfect, and good value for the money. Aspidistra, t^.reen and Variegated. In all si/cs. $1.00. $2.00 and $3.00 each. BOXV^OOD, Pyramidal These plants are conceded to be the finest ever imported to this country. (Excep- aT'!..''. $0^7 5 each 3tt $t 50 each 4 ft... ..$3 00 each 5 ft «Sooeach 2^ ft... I ooeach 35^ ft. . 2 0oeach 4H (t.. • 4 00 each 6 ft 6 00 each Bu»h Boxwood, for window boxes, 25c., 3sc. and 50C. Bay Tree*. We have a large number in all sizes. Ask lor prices. We are pleased at all times to receive visitors at our nurseries. We have 100 acres planted with t .e most int-restine nursery stock in the country. SEE WHOLESALE CATALOGUE. BOBBINK &, ATKINS, NCRSEKYMEV AND FLORISTS Rutherford, N. J. ARTHUR COWEE GLADIOLUS SPECIALIST Mcadowvale Farm HAS UNDER CULTIVATION OVER 100 ACRES COMPRISING The Best Mixtures, Collections and Named Varieties in Existence. Write for 1906 Catalog LADY CAY 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 Notting. Herbaceous Paeonies. Hollyhocks and Phlox. Catalogue mailed on request. M. H. WALSH HOSE 5PECIAIIST WOODS HOLE, MASS. John Waterer & Sons, ki AMERICAN NURSERY BACSHOT, ENGLAND have the finest 9-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 ihe great exhibitors of Rhododendrons Ir London. PEONIES DAHLIAS. $6.00 to $10.00 per 100 EDWARD SWAYNE WEST CHESTER PA. nctics in any ■ or early spring. Now is ihc tim* 10 place your order for bulbs which will iDSure you Kctiing named v«- dclivcry lo be made this fall DAVID HERBERT & SON, Successors to L. K. Peacock, Inc. A. TOO. 3V.J. SPECIMEN NURSERY STOCK Brockton Dahlia Farm Deciduout Trees and Shrubs, EvernrecnB. Rhododendrona, Azaleas, over one hundred (100) acres of the choicest varieties. SFND [■"OK !'KU F t.I^T COTTAGE GARDENS CO. Queens, Lone Island, - New York TO BUYERS Patronize our advertisers, tUcy will treat you rigKt lias the largest and finost collection of Dahiias in United States, with prices that will suit the trade. Send for prut list. W. p. LOTHROP, Prop., East Bridgewater, Mass^ too named varieties, at 5c and up. Many rare. i.isi Free. Adams Supply Co., Lowell, Mass. DAHLIAS 636 HORTICULTURt, December S, 1906 VICTORY HAS MADE GOOD CUTTMAN & WEBER The Wholoale Floriit of New York 43 W. 28 St., Lynbrook, L.I.,N.y. Place your orders early for rooted cuttings. Prices $6 per lOO, $50.00 per 1000. DISCOUNT FOR CASH WITH ORDER >)f•^K»»ft»l»ft»>K•«K•t» GRAFTED Bride, 'Maid, Horgan and Liberty. « c c i t c c c c c c c c c c c c c c « 4' A "BREAD AND BUTTER" CARNATION Cutting one third more than Fair Maid now in the same house. Tested four years. Orders will be taken for March and April Delivery. We will graft on order only, R. T. HcGORUn, Natick, Hass. Debutante Rooted is the name. You can't find a better carnation. Cuttings ready for delivery after January i, 1907. $10.00 per 100. $95.00 per 1000. All Clean Stock. Order Now. J. W. HOWARD, Somerville, Mass. 1 I J CHICAGO CARNATION CO., iVIanager, III. ^ A. T. PYFER, Joliet, STILL RETAIN THFIR SUPREiTACY AS CARNATION GROWERS 15 entries 3t Chicago won us 15 first prizes. *)iir slock is healthy and the cuttiii:;s will be well rooted. January deli\ery O'V — Red Riding Hood (Scarlet) $12.00 per 100 $100.00 per 1000 Aristocrat (Bright Cerise) $12.00 per 100 $100.00 perlOOO Whiite Perfection 6.00 " " 50.00 " " Rose Pinl< Enchantress 7.00 " " 60.00 " " AM) .MANY OTHERS. SEND I'OR I 1ST. SOME POPULAR CHRYSANTHE- MUMS IN FRANCE. One of tlie most popular varieties in France is Duchesse d'Orleans a big incurviiif; wiiite Japanese that has been grown there for some years. Not only for exhibition but also for mar- ket is it held in esteem, and this fact was brought home to me very clearly when visitinK a market grower who had 10,000 plants of it in pots for the cut flower market. Tokio is also a well patronized variety for specimen plants, a pale pinkish lilac bloom with quilled florets. F. S. Vallis is everywhere and always large. Lt. Col. Dueroiset another Mme. Gustave Henry, Sapho. N. C. S. Jubilee, W. R. Church. Mrs. Barkley, Le Peyron, Hen- ry Second, Ch. Schwarz, Souvenir de I-ombez, Prest. Bevan, W. Duckham and Alliance are met with in very many of the exhibits. C. H. P. BUSINESS CHANGES. J. G. Haber has taken the Bock greenhouses at Cambridge, Mass., and will continue the business. Charles Thorley has opened a new store at 86th street and Columbus avenue. New York. Fleischman has leased a store in the arcade of the new U. S. Express Com- pany's building at Rector street and Trinity place. New York. HEALTHY VIOLETS. Send us 25 cents for George Saltford's invaluable book on Violet Culture. The whole truth and nothing but the truth. JOLIET CARNATION NOTES. The Chicago Carnation Company's Aristocrat with its fine color and per- fect flower and stem is all and more than is claimed for it. No sign of any unhealthiness in the 24,500 plants. As a keeper Aristocrat is unsurpassed; for 10 days flowers from the Chicago show kept in good condition in my house and outlasted several other good kinds. Some other good ones are the follow- ing: Red Riding Hood, a promising scarlet, of the Craig-Victory class, with sturdy, stiff, robust growth. Rose Pink Enchantress, rosy pink, overlaid with a silvery shimmery gauze-like venation — a beauty. J. A. Valentine, a heavy, smooth petalled Daybreak, very close to being "next"; he has begun to sport, a plant with a single brighter than Candace colored flower has hap- pened since the show. Haines' Impe- rial, a bizarre, blush rose and pink flower. Gen'l Guild, a red red flower of peculiar build. Among all the whites, White Perfection wins by 4 lengths. The crop of carnations gen- erally is very late here — indeed this is a general complaint all around. Here is the glorious Golden Eagle of Dorners' — the chrysanthemum that I said last year was Bonnaffon five times intensified (and I repeat it). What a blessing it would be if good- natured, inexperienced employees could be prevented from making al- most fatal blunders! This is what happened to Golden Eagle — nearly killed with too much solid and tco much liquid manure from the start: fortunately a goodly number of stock plants escaped. JOHN THORPE. SMITH'S CHRYSANTHEMUM MANUAL. The revised edition of this indis- pensable volume, with its one hun- dred pages of wisilom and experience, has just been issued. No chrysanthe- mum grower can afford to dispense with it; every minutest detail in cul- ture for commercial or exhibition pur- poses is covered in the plainest man- ner. No one is better qualified than Elmer D. Smith to treat on chrysan- themum topics and the book should have a very large sale. The price is 40 cents. Copies can be obtained from HORTICULTURE. Asparagus Plumosa Nanus Fine bushy planls. 2 1-2 inch pols. $3 per hundred, $2o.i;'o per thousand. ^ inch pt Is, $4.00 per hundred, $30. CO per thousand. Want the room. E. G. BLANEY, 163 Bucrill £treet. Telephone 513-4. Swampicott, Mass. Asparagus Rohusius The best of all Asparagufes for a pot plant, strong three inch stock at $0.00 per 100, $.->0.00 per 1000 ALBERT M. HERR, Lancaster, Pa, GOVERNOR HERRICK (iritjiuaied and introduced bv H. R. CARLTON, Wlllouehby, O. We have the following str ck m the finest condition to plant and now is the time to plant : yJ^ inch at $a.oo per do?., $ioperioo and $75 per 1000 4 •* '< 2.50 " " la " 100 " 75 " 1000 It will pay you. Try it. Order at once. December 8, 1906 flORTICXJLTURE. 637 CHRYSANTHEMUM NOVELTIES HIS YEAK I have to offer once more a splendid lot of new varieties. Among them will be found IN WHITES— MISS CLAY FRICK, the white sport of Wm. Duckham, winner of the Frick prize at Chicago. The best new variety of the year. Mrs A. T. Miller, Moneymaker, Kathleen Stoop. IN PINKS — Miss Mariam Hankey, Mrs. WalLer Jenks, et.c. IN YELLOW— Mary Godfrey, Mrs. Geo. Hunt, Norman Davis, Buttercup.etc. Also J. W. Moreman, Mrs. Henry Barnes, W. J. Crossley, and many others shown at the different exhibitions. I offer young stock for delivery early in the new year, 50 new varieties of singles, the latest craze. Send for my complete list issued December 1. CHARLES H. TOTTY, """s"". « >■ CHRYSANTHEMUMS STOCK PLANTS WHITE Early— George S. Kalb, Polly Rose. WU- lowbrook. Mid-Season — Miss Minnie Wanamaker, Ivory, Mrs. H. Robinson, Nlveus, Queen, Alice Bryon, Eureka. Late — Mrs. McArthur, Timothy Eaton, W. H. Chadwick. PINK Early— Glory of the Pacific. Mid-Season— Pink Ivory, J. K. Shaw, Adela, Mrs. Perrln. Ethelyn, A. J. Bal- four, Wm. H. Duckham, Dr. Enguehard, Marion Newell. Late — Maud Dean, Lavender Queen, The Harriott. YELLOW Early — Monrovia. Mid-Season— G. Pitcher, Col. D. Apple- ton, Golden Gate. Late — Major Bonnaffon, Mrs. Trenor L. Park, H. W. Relman. RED Cnlllngfordll, Matchless. BRONZE Kate Broomhead, Mrs. Duckham. Guaranteed to be strong, healthy plants, $1.00 per doz., $6.00 per 100. A. N. PIERSON Cromwell, Conn. ABELLE NEW PINK CARNATION FOR 1907 COLOR— .\ peculiar shade of lovely pink, wilh a faint yellowish cast; several shadM lighter iii.u i!ie Law-on Unlike most Pinks, the brightest sun does n .t injure the color. SIZE— 3 to « inches in diameter when established ODDR — Pleasing, but not strong. STEMS — Invariably strong, but always graceful ranging (rom la to jo inches during the season. HABIT, etc. — A very quick, a nve grower, making specimen plants in a short time, even from laie cuttings. On account of its rapid growth, requires supporti .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 louse here. It is ihe most incessant bloomer eariy and late, we have ever ;rown. Stock Limited. Delivery January Sth to lOth and later. Price $12.00 per 100, $100.00 per lOOO The H. WEBER & SONS CO., Oakland, Md. NEW PINK VARIEGATED CARNATION This novelty has been exhibited extensively and has received 10 Certiftc tcs of vlctit and several Diplomas. It is a free and continuous bloomer and always comes in long stems. PINK IMPERIAL This is of a ple^.sing piak color, and cannot fail to become a favorite with every grower. Ii is a sport from Imperial, and h.is all the good qualities of that variety; its color is magnificent. These two varieties are my own origination Prices: Selected cuttin£;s, delivery Ctimmcncing in December, 190' $2 50perdoz..$l2.00per 1 00. $ 100.00 per 1000 50 at 100 rates, 250 at 1000 ratcA. 5 r disco 11 II I for c.ish with onlcr. PLACE YOUR ORDER AT ONCE JOHN E. HAI^E5, Bethlehem, Pa. CARNATIONS. Red Chief.^Biight scarlet— early and very produc- tive. $13.00 per 100: $ioo.oc per 1000. Average 3 in. flower. A leader in every respect. Bonnie Vaid —Clear pink edged white. — $i2.co per 100: 100.00 per tooo. Large wellforineU bloom. Very early and prodnclivc. F. DORNER & SONS CO. La Fayette, Ind. Carnations Rooted uuttings READY FOR DECEMBER DELIV£RY. Pink Lawson, Variegated Lawsou, White Lawson, Mrs. T. W. LawsoiK Haiy Fenn, Manly, Bo&ton Market, Fair M^iid, Enchantress. HENRY A. STbVENS CO. Ea«t ^treet. Nredham, Maw CHRYSANTHEMUMS C. Touset and Nonin, the moneymakers as we have found them $1.00 per doz.: $7.00 per 100: $60.00 per looo Pacific. Estcll, Witlowbrook, Halliday, Kalb and L. Harriet, 6oc per doi.; $4.00 per 100; Cash with order. EGGELING FLORAL COMPANY 653 S. Grand Ave., St. Louis, Mo. RICHMOND ROSE 2'i in. $ii.oo $100.00 KAISERIN " " 400 35.00 VARIEGATED LAWSON R.C. 6 00 5000 ENCHANTRESS 30° 25.00 QUEEN and LAWSON 2.00 18.00 E. H. PYE, FLORIST UPPER NYACK, N. Y. JOHN E. HAiNES, Th«< I e!>d'''g =c=irl' t brilliant color, fine stem, the most produc- tive ever Introcluceci, lilooui.'* eiirly until thrown out In July, no extra grass. All shoots make flowers. \Vatch the papers and see what growers sa.v about It. None but well-rooted, healthy cuttings leave the plare. Rooted cuttings ready Dec. 15, 1906. Price. JC.OO per 100: fM per 1000. JOHN E. HAINES. Bethlehem, Pa. 638 HORTICULTURE December 8, 1906 [ Prices slaughtered one half ARAUCARIAS OUR SPECIALTY Were never so low in prices in the history of Araucaria cultivation. Every- body can afford to buy one THE TALK OF THE LAND The Kissing Bug of the World. Makes evervbodv jump. What? Don't you know? It is' the ARAUCARIA with its everlasting green. The only Christ- mas tree that makes the gloomy happy. No home complete without an Araucaria on Christmas day. LOOK! ARAUCARIA rOMr.\ tiers, 23 to 27 in. high. 4 years old, .$1.75; 7 In. pots, 4 to 5 to G tiers, 27 to 30 in. high, 4 year.s old, $2.00; specimen plants, beauties, $2.50. .M1.4UCARIA EXCEL,S.\.— 0 in pots. 5 to G tiers, 18 to 23 in. high. 4 years old, 75f.; G In. pots. 5 to 6 to 7 tiers, 23 to 2."> In. high, 4 years old, SI .00; 6 In. pots. 5 to G to 7 tiers, 25 to 30 In. high, 4 years old. $1.25 to $1.50; specimen i.huits. .<;i.7."i to $2,00 each. No Scarcity of Kentia Palms Cheaper and Better than Ever KENTIA PORSTERIANA 7 In. pots, made op. one large size about 40 in. high in renter, and three smaller sizes around which gives them a fine appearance. $2.00 to .$2.50 e!;ch; G to 7 In. pots, single plants, 5 to 6 leaves, 36 to 40 In. high. $1.25 to $1..50 each; 6 in. pots. 4 years old. 32 to 3G In high. 5 to 6 good leaves, $1.00 each; 5 12 to 6 in. pots. 4 years old, 5 good leaves. .'fO In. high. 60 to 75 to 8.5c. each; 4 In. pots, single, 2.5c. Cash with order please. All goods must travel at purchaser's risk. Mention whether to ship in pots or not. GODFREY ASCHMANN 1012 Ontario St., Philadelphia, Pa. THE CHRYSANTHEMUM. by Arthur Herrington. The most com- plete and practical book on the cul- tivation of the chrysanthemum pub- lished for Americans. Illustrated. Price 50c. postpaid. Horticulture Pub. Co., 11 Hamilton Place, Boston. STATEMENT OF PLANT IMPORTS. There were entered at the port of New York, November 1, 1906, to No- vember 26, 1906, inclusive, the follow- ing plants and bulbs: From Belgium: — Henderson, Peter & Co., 7 cs. plants; McHutchison & Co., 3 cs. plants; Sundry consignees, 11 cs. plants; Sundry forwarders, 17 cs. plants. 312 tubs laurel trees, 189 cs. trees and plants 46 cs. trees. From Holland: — Darrow, H. Frank, 30 cs. plants, 41 packages plants, 7 cs. bulbs; Elliott, Wm. & Sons, 39 cs. plants, 10 cs. trees; Henderson, Peter & Co., 4 cs. plants, 20 cs. plants and bulbs. 18 cs. bulbs; McHutchison & Co., 144 cs. plants, 20 pgs. plants, 6 cs. flower roots; Ouwerkerk, P., 57 cs. trees; Rolker & Sons, August, 22 cs. plants. 3 cs. flower roots; Stumpp & Walter Co.. 12 pgs. plants. 54 cs. bulbs and flower roots; Thorburn, J. M. & Co., 77 cs, flower roots; Vaugh- an's Seed Store, 25 cs. plants, 69 pgs. plants, 24 cs. trees; Ward, Ralph M. & Co., 1 cs. flower roots; Sundry con- signees, 62 pgs. plants, 7 cs. bulbs. 7 cs. trees, 40 cs. flower roots; Sundry forwarders, 401 cs. plants, 369 cs. bulbs, 69 cs. trees, 87 cs. flower roots, 538 cs. flower roots and plants, 2 cs. plants, 81 cs. bulbs, 4 cs. trees. From Germany: — Darrow, H.Frank, 341 cs. lily of the valley; Elliott, W. & Sons, 52 do.; Hagemann, Win. & Co., 253 do.; Henderson, Peter & Co., 33 do.; McHutchison & Co., 88 do., 18 cs. plants; Meyer, Chas. F., 717 lily of valley, 4 cs. plants; Rolker, August & Sons, 272 lily of valley, 45 cs. plants; Scheepers, John & Co., 266 cs. lily of valley; Taat, W., 104 do.; Thorburn, J. M. & Co., 33 do.; Vaugh- an's Seed Store, 142 do.; Ward. Ralph M. & Co., 48 do.; Weeber & Don, 30 do.; Stern, F., 525 do.; Sundry con- signees, 258 do.; Order, 1138 do.; Sundry forwarders, 833 do., 123 cs. plants, 11 bales plants. Total, 5,133 cases lily of the valley. From France: — Henderson, Peter & Co., 2 cs. plants; Vaughan's Seed Store, 1 pg. trees; Sundry consignees, 19 pgs. plants; Sundry forwarders, 42 cs. plants. From England: ^Darrow, H. Frank, 10 cs. trees; Hagemann, Wm. & Co., 55 cs. bulbs; McHutchison & Co.. 28 cs. trees, 2 cs, plants; Vaughan's Seed Store, 3 cs. trees; Sundry con- signees, 23 cs. plants, 22 cs. trees; Sundry forwarders, 5 cs. plants, 33 cs. trees, 13 cs. bulbs; Order, 20 pkgs. plants, 1 cs. trees. Extract from the Foregoing Report. There were entered during the week from 21-26 November, 1,749 cases of lily of the valley consigned as follows: Darrow, H. F., 194 cases; Elliott, Wm. & Sons. 52 do.; McHutchison & Co., 88 do.; Rolker. August & Sons, 130 do.; Thorburn, J. M. & Co., 33 do.; Taat, W., 35 do.; Stern, F., 525 do.; Sundry forwarders, 327 do.; Sundry consignees, 45 do.; Order, 320 do. Imports of plants, etc., as per mani- fests entered at the custom house. New York, from November 27 to December 3, 1906: From Belgium: — Sundry consignees, 5 cs. plants. 35 bales plants; sundry forwarders, 2 cs. plants. From Holland:— Darrow, H. Fraak, 23 cs. plants; McHutchison & Co., 24 cs plants; Ouwerkerk, P„ 2 cs. plants, 17 cs. trees; Thorburn. J. M. & Co., 1 cs. roots; Vaughan's Seed Store, 1 cs. plants; sundry consignees, 44 cs. plants; sundry forwarders, 21 cs. plants; 27 cs. flower roots, 4 cs. trees,. 206 cs. plants and bulbs; general order, 5 cs. plants. From England;— Boddington, A. T. 6 Co., 2 cs. trees: forwarder (Ammer- man & Patterson), 6 cs. plants; Yoko- hama Nursery Co., 7 cs. trees; sundry consignees, 5 cs. plants, 2 pgs. trees"; general order, 18 pgs. trees. From France:— Darrow, H. Frank, 3 pgs. plants; McHutchison & Co., IS pgs. plants; sundrv consignees (Haynes, C. A. & Co.). 48 Dgs. plants. From Germany:- Darrow, H. Frank, 116 cs. lily of valley; Scheepers, J. & Co., 75 cs. do.; Stumpp & Walter Co., 150 cs. do.; Taat. W.. 71 cs. do.; Yoko- hama Nursery Co., 50 cs. do.; sundry consignees, 127 cs. do., 8 cs. plants; sundry forwarders, 154 cs. lily of val- ley, 21 pgs. plants; general order, 225 cs. lily of valley. OBITUARY. George Ellwanger. This venerable nurseryman, whose reputation was truly international, died at his home in Rochester, New York, on November 26, in his 90th year. Mr. Ellwanger was a native of Wurtemberg, Germany, and came to this country when 19 years old, already well trained in the knowledge of hor- ticulture and landscape gardening. In 1839 he purchased the nursery business of Reynolds & Bateman at Rochester and laid the foundation of the Mt. Hope Nurseries, forming a partnership in 1840 with the late Patrick Barry as Ellwanger & Barry, a firm which in it- self and individually in its members has exercised a widespread influence on the nursery and plant industry of the country. Two years ago many of his friends prepared and presented to Mr. Ellwanger on his birthday a trib- ute expressing their appreciation of his friendship, which had been "a blessing and an inspiration." "You laid the foundation of your life in the four cardinal virtues of justice, pru- dence, temperance, and fortitude," said the tribute, "and we hold up your life as an example to our children." This testimonial tells the story of Mr. EU- wanger's character as a man and a citizen. Mrs. Margaret Lynch. Mrs. Margaret Lynch, mother of P. Joseph Lynch, of the Dingee & Con- ard Co., died at West Grove, Pa., on the 29th ult., aged 70. The high mass services were held at St. Mary's church December 3rd. Interment was at St. Mary's cemetery. Mr. Lynch has the sincere sympathy of the trade in his liereavement. Edson M. Crossman. Edson M. Grossman of Batavia, N. Y., died on November 20, at the age of 73. He is survived by one brother, L. H. Crossman of Buffalo, and a sister, Mrs. 0. W. Huggins of Batavia. December 8, 1906 H ORTi culture: 63» rOR THE HOLIDAYS NORFOLRl INLAND PINES Araucaria Excelsa 4 inch pots, 5 to 6 inches high, 2 tiers 40c. each 6 " " 12 to 14 " " 3 " 75c. " 6 " " 16 to 18 " " 3 to 4 tiers $1.00 " 6 " " 18 to 20 " " 4 " 1.25 " 7 " " 2Jto22 " " 4 to 5 " 1.50 " Araucaria Excelsa Clauca 6 inch pots, 13 to 15 inches high, 3 tiers $125 each 7 " " 22 to 24 " " 4 to 5 tiers 2.00 " Araucaria Robusta Compacta 6 inch pots, lo inches high, z to 3 tiers $1.25 each 6 " " 12 " " 3 tiers 1.50 " Adiantum Farleyense. Fxtra fine stock. The best we have ever offered— every plant a specimen. 4 inch pots $5. 00 per dozen, $40.00 per 1 00 f J^ji^^f^X^^^^SMC^^^^^ 5 " " 9-0O " " 70.00 " '■ ■ ^"*^^^S^^^^^MWt^'' ^ " " "•°° " " '^3£'!£^\-,^&S'Sj«iF^ Nephrolepis Scotti. Dwarf, perfect bushy specimens, as fine as can be r^fS^^^^^^uKJBHHnBmE^ produced — 6 inch pots at 500. each. Nephrolepis Whitmani. The finest of all the Ostrich Plume varieties. Well furnished, compact plants, in 8 inch pans, $2.00 each. Boston Ferns. Good, compact plants, in 6 inch pots, 50c. each. ^^^l^Si^^^BP Mi^B*' Ferns for Dishes. A good assortment of useful varieties. - —^^^^^^^B^a^^wmmM^ll/KE^^vKf^ ^ '4 '"^'^ P*^'^ $3'5° P^' '°°= $30.00 per 1000 T^S^BtU0^ 3 6.00" 50.00 HENRY A. DREER, - 714 chestnut street, Philadelphia, Pa. [yoTneed them We still have for sale UNPOTTED AZALEAS AT IMPORT PRICES. We also offer fine plants in bloom, ALL BEST CHRISTMAS VARIETIES, followed by later blooming sorts up till Easter. Palms, Ferns And Decorative Plants IN FULL ASSORTMENT A Large Assortment of Ferns for Jardi- nieres, Also Araucarias, Rubbers, Pandanus, Aralias. Dracaenas, Aspidis- tras, Marantas, Crotons, etc., etc. Wholesale Price List on Application. A. LEUTHY & CO. Importers and Exporters Growers and Dealers PERKINS STREET NURSERIES ROSLINDALE, BOSTON, MASS. • rMltlllllllllllllllllllllllMIIIIIIIIIIMIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII^H 5 Let Us Give You Some I I Especially Low Prices f i ON THE FOLLOWING FIRST CLASS STOCK 5 r Lemons, American Wonder, = = Ficus Elastica, Kentia Bel= | i moreana. Kentia Forsteriana i = Latania Borbonica, Qar= | i denia Florida, Gardenia = = Veitchii (for forcintj), Biota S § Aurea Nana (Berckman's Gold- 5 S en Arbor \'ita'.) 5 = This year we have Ten Acres of = = This Valuable Conifer E WE HAVE AN UNUSUALLY FINE LOT OF THE FOLLOWING FIELD GROWN ROSES: Climbing Clothilda Soupert, $10.00 per 100 Crimson Rambler, 60.00 per 1000 Dorotli} Perkins, 50.00 per 1000 Mme. Flantier, 50.00 per 1000 Marie Pavie, 60.00 per 1000 I P. J. BERCKMANS CO. (Inc.) f 5 FRUITLAND NURSERIES. AUGUSTA, QA. | established 1856 Over 450 Acres in Nurseries MENTION THIS AD. lilllilllllllilllllllllllllllllllllllllllillHIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII zs 640 HORTICULTURi: December 8, 1906 Bells! Bells!! Bells!!! MTe c{uote tHe follo^iving prices on Christmas Bells 16 inch Bells 14 inch Bells 12 inch Bells 10 inch Bells Per Dozen $9.00 4.50 2.50 1.00 8 inch Bells 7 inch Bells 5 inch Bells Per Dozen $.90 .50 .50 GUARANTEED HOLLY Same price, same quality as last year. Single case $5.00; two or more at $4.50; five or more at $4.00. Best American Mistletoe, Bright and well-berried. Price reduced from 50c. to 35c. per pound. Artificial PoinSettiaS, best in the market, price 20.00 per hundred. I^aurel Roping First Class Stock 6 to S cents per yard Hollr ^'^reaths t 2 cents each L-aurel "Wreaths Regular 12 In. Size $2.00 per dozen N. F. McCarthy & Co. Flowers and Florists' Supplies 84 Hawiey street, boston DURING RECESS. On Saturday evening, December 1, occurred the second in the series of three bowling games between the Madison gardeners and the New^ York seedsmen, at the Parlt Row alleys. New Yorlc City. Three strings were played and totals were as follows, the seedsmen winning twice: MADISON. Hcrrlngton 141 205 180 Totty 109 121 109 Scliulz 94 165 124 Kentlng 223 148 145 Duckham 189 219 181 SEKDSMEN. A. Klclcords 141 205 180 W. Itlck.iids 112 141 1B4 Wlir-elcr 146 1.31 86 Protln 182 161 167 Clindwlck Ifi9 193 189 Norman S. Wilson was official scorer; referees, R. Vince and David Adams. The final game will be played at Madison. The gunners of the Florists' Club of Philadelphia have arranged a two-day tournament Dec. 20 and 21, open to amateurs only from Eastern Pennsyl- vania. New Jersey and Delaware. All amateur shooters from the aforesaid territory are eligible to enter inde- pendent of their club affiliations. From present indications it will take three days to run off the tournament. Adiantum Pedatum .-Vdi.'intuin I'riiatuni j.rrows its fronds 24 iiiclifH liigli, witli.^ hniiu^iies on a stiff stem. Xo liBtter adiantum grown for cnitting or as a pot plant. Strong 6-mch pots. Sill 00 per 100. Casli, ex. prepaid. Try •il and you will want more. YELLOW CALLA. ELLIOTTIANA, strong liullis, the coming pot plant, 35c. each; SJ.iKi per 12. A. MITTINC, 17-23 KENNAN STREET, SANTA CRUZ, CAL INCORPORATED. Bryn Mawr Greenhouse Co., Seattle, Wash., by M. D. Ballard, Roy A. Wil- son, and R. P. Ballard; capital $10,000. PHILADELPHIA NOTES. The ,T. Stern Company are now com- fortably located in their new quarters at 125 North 10th street. Mr. Stern is highly pleased with the interest the trade has manifested in the new move. The firm is manufacturing most of its own basket work, wheat sheaves and other staples, and is In touch with the best foreign sources of supply. The best wishes of all go to a deserving and enterprising house in this new evidence of courage and success. Robert Craig made a ten strike when he secured Ficus pandurata, which has proved a great introduction. His son, William Craig, is a close sec- ond this year in getting hold of half the stock of the new fern Nephrolepis Amerpohlii. "Green Mist" would be a good name for this variety. It does not look like a nephrolepis at all. I offered ten dollars for a little bit in a two inch pot; was laughed at. Overbrook Gardens of Edward A. Stroud have made a good name on extra early flowered cyclamens this season. Mr. Prince, the foreman, has promised us a short account of his rultural methods, which will be pub- lished in these columns shortly. Visitors in Detroit: H. A. Bunyard, representing Arthur T. Boddington, New York, and Mr. Goetz of Saginaw, Mich. HOLLYi Best Delnwnre .Stuck, dark green V and well berried, delivered bj freight, * prepaid, Single case $4.00 5 cases or more, per case. . 3.50 HOLLY WREATHS Made from the best dnrk green Delaware Holly, with four large clusters of bright red berries, per k 100. $10.00. A w Cash : Order early and will ship V ^ on liny date desired. P • H. AUSTIN, Felton, Del. • Look through the Buyers' Directory and Ready Reference Guide. You will find some good offers there also. December S, 1906 /lORTlCULTURU 641 ^llllllllllllllllllllllllllillllllllllllllllillllllBIIIIIIIIIIIIMIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIinillllllllllllllllllllllU Best Welt-Berried, DarkUreen Folia};e $5.00 per case Cbristmas Roily Laurel Festooning, good and full, 5c. and tc. per yard. Laurel Wreatlis extra lieavy, $2.00 per doz. upwards. Special Southern imilax, $3.50 and $7.00 per case. Pine Trimming, all round, i;c. per yanl. Pine WreatiiS, $1.50 and $2.co per doz. Hardy Cut Dagger and Fancy Ferns, -81.25 per 1000. New Crop Bronze and Qreen tJalax, $1.00 per 1000. Get your Red Immortelles BOXWOOD SPRAYS, $15.00 PER 100 LBS. We are headquarters for all FLORISTS' SUPPLIES, such as WIRF. DESIONS, CUT WIRE, all lpe door off Fifth Ave.. NEW YORK No. 2 West 29th St., The leading florists in all the large cities of the United States and Canada can safely intrust their theater and steamer orders to me. Personal attention guaranteed. I ask for but one trial to insure your confidence. NEWS NOTES. J. Dallas of Lenox, Mass., has re- cently purchased the greenhouses of J. H. Ives at Danbury, Conn. George Humphrey of Red Wing, Minn., sustained loss by fire on Novem- ber 27. The insurance is reported as small. An oil stove was upset in the con- servatory of FYed L. Judd, Danbury. Conn., starting a fire which destroyed the house. Loss, $8,000; partly in- sured. J. O. Elwell of Kennebunk, Me., has made great improvements in his greenhouse, added an office and cold storage room, and is putting in a new boiler and heater. Reports from Western Massachusetts indicate that the hardy cut ferns which have been so abundantly sup- plied from this section in the past are coming from storage in poor condition. The best grades will command a high price before spring. A. Podenhaupt of Omaha, Neb., an employe of A. Donaghue, fell from the wagon he was driving on November 16, in front of the home of G. H. Swo- boda, and died instantly. Heart trouble was the cause. He was 56 years of age and leaves a widow and three children. Alexander .T. Guttman of New York City has just returned from a trip to Bethlehem, Pa., where, after a critical examination of the growth, habit, etc., of the new Carnations Imperial and Pink Imperial he made arrangements with the raiser, John E. Haines, to disseminate these two promising varieties this season. The transportation of the flowers from the Spencer home to St. John's church on December 2, the day of the funeral of the late Samuel Spencer, in Washington, required the use of three large delivery wagons, and even they could not take all. There were large designs in almost every form known, and the most expensive stocks were used. Practically all the floral design- ers of the city furnished something. FLORISTS' EXHIBITIONS. Jacob Schulz gave his annual chrys- anthemum show last week which was one of the best displays ever seen in I^ouisville. R. E. Loeben of Gloversville, N. Y., has had an unusually large display which was visited and admired by throngs of people. B. A. Mick of Wellsville, O., de- lighted visitors with an excellent show and reception on Nov. 17. His store was attractively decorated. BOSTON FLORIST LEHER CO. I FloHstS Out of Town Manufadurtrs of FLORISTS' LETTERS! Thit WMden box nicely stained and TsmUhed, 18x30x12, made In two sec- tions, one for each size letter, given away with first order of SCO letters Block Letters, iH or ' '■":'> sije per loo, $a. 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, Manaqer 66 Pearl Street. BOSTON, MASS. PENN THE FLORIST 43 Bromfield St., BOSTON is right on the spot, ready to deliver Holiday Orders in BOSTON AND VICINITY at reasonable rates. P.J. HAUSWIRTH Temporarily Located -at- 13 Congress Street CHICAGO AUDITORIUM ANNEX Tel. Harrison 586 SAMUEL MURRAY Florist Coates House Conservatory 101? BROADWAY, KANSAS CITY, MO Both 'Phop«s 2670 Main FRED C. WEBER FLORIST OLIVE STREET ol. LUUlo» luUt EstabUsbed 1873 Lont Dlitance Phone BeU Liadell «74 WILLIAM L.ROCK Flower Co. KA.NSA.S CITY, - MO. will carefully execute orders for Kansas City and any town in Missouri or Kansas. Have You Read the Advertisements this Week? 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 57X Fifth Ave.. New York City Telegraphic orders forwarded to sot part of the United Statea, Canada, and an principal cities of Borope. Orders transferred or entmated by the trade to our selection for dellrerr on steam- •bips or elsewhere recelr* special attention. Telephone Calls, 340 and 341 38th St. Cable Address, ALEXCONHELL YOUNG & NUGENT 42 West 28 St., NEW YORK "FtOWERS BY TELEBRAFH" WASHINGTON, D. C. OUDE BROSXO FLORISTS GUDE'5 Geo. H. Cooke FLORIST Connecticut Avenue and L Street WASHINGTON. D. C. William J. Smyth FLORIST Cor. Micblgan Ave. and 31st St.. CHICAGO We ship to all points in Illinois and Iowa. Phones: Douglas 744, Douglis 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.Y. Theodore lYIiller FLORIST Long Distance Phones: Bell, Forest 56: Kinloch, Delmar 201 4832 Delmar Boul. ST. LOUIS, MO^ December 8, 1906 HOKTlCULTURi: 643 BAYERSDORFER QUALITY In Holiday Goods as in all other Florists' Supplies is what yOU want. Our Grade, Our Variety, Our Full Values, in Fancy Baskets, lardinieres. Pot Covers, Bells, Immortelles. Immortelle Wreaths, etc., cannot be duplicated on this con- tinent. All fresh goods. We are now fully settled in our spacious new quarters at 1129 ARCH STREET WHERE WE OCCUPY THE ENTIRE BUILDING H. BAYERSDORFER & CO., PHILA., PA. THE FLORISTS' SUPPLY HOUSE OF AMERICA ! FLOWERS BY TELEGRAPH 1 « c c « « « c c « « « Holiday Orders for Boston, Cambridge, Brookline and surrounding territory care- fully filled and delivered by HOUGHTON &, CLARK 396 Boylston Street, BOSTON •«a'««w«w«'«'«ww<«v<«<«<«'«<««««<««'f«w»^ Ir»t*rls 13t?ni«:» Incorporated. Established 1850 IcHOICEROSES, ORCHIDS, AND VIOLETS I I 124 Tremont St. Boyistin and Fairfield Sts. 5 Tel. Oxford 1737, 17JS, 1730 Tel. Back Bay 2323. 2324. \ 644 HORTICULTURi: December 8, 1906 if^/^f TV T C7 l~^'T^'nP*¥ A ^T long stem, good flowers; for delivery § |--'ll||^^|;^ I I l/\^ NOW and until Christmas in almost I I unlimited quantity and exceptionally | I well grown stock. $20.00 to $40.00 per 100. | I CHRISTMAS GREENS- PLACE YOUR ORDERS EARLY j I Holly, Lycopodium, Lourel, Boxwood, Mistletoe. § LEO. NIEvS5E:N CO. 1217 Arch St., PHILA. | g>ftftft»»»»»»iftftft»»»»j^fc»»»)»)»} AMERICAN BEAUTY and all other Roses CHRYSANTHEMUMS LILY OF THE VALLEY CARNATIONS WELCH BROS. 226 Devonshire St , BOSTON, MASS BOUVARDIA >V. 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. CHRYSA NTHEMUMS by the thous:in(.l. Beauties. Carnations. Violets .Superb Uluslrated Supply Catalogue just nut. Send for one. A. L KUNDALL CO., ""cSr "^ DAILY CONSIGNMENTS From 40 to 60 Growers We can care for your cutflower wants to advantage. E. F. WINTERSON CO. 45-47-49 WABASH AVE., - - CHICAGO POEHLMANN BROS. CO. Grow and Ship the Pinesi AMERICAN BEAUTIES In the World. 35-37 Randolph St., - CHICAGO, ILL Booking Thanksgiving Orders Now. 1 / \ f CUT FLOWER BOXES EDWARDS FOLDING BOX CO MANUFACTURERS PHILADELPHIA. PA. < \ / k 1 CUAS. W. .MckELLAR 51 WABASH AVE., CHICAGO Western Headquarters for Choice Orchids Valley Violets and all Cut Flowers EVERYTHING SEASONABLE IN P I CUT FLOWERS • 5 EDWARD REID. '^tPd?.!?" t • 1526 Ransiead .'^tcel, PHI I..\DELPHI A V \ Stora Cl0M< 8 F. M. ^ PETER REINBERQ WHOLESALE CUT FLOWERS 51 Wabash Av., Chicago, 111. Id wiitlDC ■drertlscrs, mentloB Hortlcultar* WHOLESALE FLOWER MARKETS TRADE PRICES— Per 100— TO DEALERS ONLY CHICAGO November 28 ST. Loms November 12 PHILA. December 5 BOSTOV December 6 ROSES Am. Beauty, Fan. &Sp ■* Extra No. t " Lower grades Bride/Maid, Gulden Gate, F.&S.. " '* " " Ordinary* Liberty, Richmond, Fan. & Sp. ... " " Ordinary Chatenay , Fan . & Sp " Ordinary Killarney, Fan. & .Sp " Ordinary CARNATIONS Fancy Ordmary. MISOELLANEOUS Chrysanthemums, Fancy " Ordinary Cattleyac Lilies — Violets Gardenias Lily of the Valley Mi^onettc Adiantum Cuncatum '* Croweanum Smilax Asparagus Plumosus , strings...... " " Sr Sprengeri bunches 40.00 30.00 1 9.00 6.00 10.00 4.00 10.00 4.00 10.00 4.00 10.00 6.00 5.00 3.00 30.00 15.00 15.00 .75 1.00 to z.oo to 1 3.00 to to 35.00 to 50.00 35.00 I^.OC 8.00 18.00 6.00 18.00 6.00 IS. 00 6.00 15.00 6.00 4.00 50.00 18.00 1-35 5.00 1.50 a, 00 15.00 50.00 50.00 20.CO 10 25.00 to 50.00 12.50 10 15.00 30.00 to 40.00 8 oo 10 10-00 20.00 tc 25.00 4.00 to 6 00 4 00 to 15.00 5.00 to 6.00 12.00 to 15.00 2.00 to 4.00 4.00 to 8.00 5.00 to 6.00 12.00 to 15.00 2.00 to 4.00 5.00 to 10.00 5.00 to 8.00 12.0a to 15.00 2.00 to 4.00 5.00 to 8.00 to i9.fO to X5.00 to 5.00 to 8.00 2.00 to 3.00 4.00 to 6.00 1.50 to 2.00 2.00 to 3.00 5.00 10 40.00 25.00 to 30.00 to 10.00 to 15.00 to to 6c. 00 to 15.00 to 17.00 to 1. 00 to 1.50 to 60.00 to 75.00 3.00 to 4.00 3.00 to 4.00 to 4.00 to 5.00 1. 00 to J. 50 1.00 to 1. 00 to ■ ■50 1.50 to to 12.50 15.00 to 25.00 to 50.00 50.00 to 25.00 to 5000 50.00 to 30.00 15-00 8.00 3.00 6.00 2.00 6.00 3.00 6.00 a. 00 6.00 2.00 3.00 1.50 8.00 4.C0 50.00 8.00 2.00 1.00 •SO I 00 8.00 50.00 25.00 13.00 6.00 10.00 4.00 Z2.00 5.00 12.00 4.00 10.00^ S-OO 4.00 a. 00 ta.oo 6.00 7500 la.oo 1.0& 4.00 s.oo 1. 00 1.50 13. 00 50.00 50.00 J.H.BUDL0NG street, CHICAGO. CUT FLOWERS 37-39 Randolph Street, CHICAGO. WHOLESALE ftoses and Carnations conii/cD «♦ A 8peciaU7...... 6B0WER 01 December S, 1906 IHOKTI CULTURE 645 rSOUTHERN WILD SMILAXl LWe are booking orders now for future delivery for Fancy Holly and^eaven's Fadeless Sheet Moss. Write for Samples. E. A. BEAVEN, Evergreen, Ala. CUT FLOWER MARKET REPORTS We did a large biisi- COLUMBUS ness ThanUsgiving week, altliongh the weather was dull and damp, which must have hurt trade a great deal. The greatest demand wa.s for chrys- anthemums, which sold freely and at good prices; the varieties most prom- inent were Jeannie Nonin, W. H. Chad- wick, Golden Wedding and Major Bon- naffon, and for these good prices were obtained. Next to them American Beauty roses were most in demand. Carnations went slow as the price was a trifle high. Violets found an active demand, Princess of Wales bringing 25 per cent, higher price than Marie Louise. Quite a goodly number of plants were disposed of, but these sell only slowly, at Thanksgiving. . On the whole we had a very satisfactory business. Thanksgiving Day CINCINNATI trade was very satis- factory and the sup- ply of cut flow'ers with but one or two exceptions w^as equal to the demand. There was no advance in prices but the slaughter sale that had been going on was brought to a close. Chrysan- themums have taken a back seat now and roses and carnations are again coming to the front. Poinsettias are beginning to appear on. the market and thus far have sold well. There will be a good supply of this showy flower for the holiday trade. Violets are more plentiful but the supply is still insuf- ficient; the single ones are the best sellers. Roses and carnations are really fine at present but the former do not realize near what they are worth. A number of big weddings last week caused a run on lily of the valley and decorative stock. Pot plants are scarce, with the exception of begonia Gloire de Lorraine. Thanksgiving Day trade DETROIT is reported far in excess of previous years by all florists. It was a miniature Christ- mas, giving the wise manager point- ers how to prepare for the real Christ- mas l.luce wol;l^.s hence. Better grades of carnations retailed readily at $1.50 per dozen and all the good stocks of roses and chrysanthemums were cleared up early. Now that the chrysanthemum season is about passed we can draw our conclusions for an- other year. The local market used single-stem flowers and well-grown pot plants very readily, in fact was short of supply most of the time. It was the lower grades only which went to waste. One retail store alone sold this season nearly 35,000 chrysanthe- mum blooms at from $3.00 to $5.00 per dozen. The Thanksgiving INDIANAPOLIS trade among the retailers was re- ported good all over the city. While great quantities of stock were moved still the volume of business did not exceed that of last year. An abundant s\ipply of everything was to be had. A slight advance in prices was noticed in some lines. Violets continue to be very short in supply, though excellent in quality as far as they go. Roman hyacinths and paper whites are on the market but have little demand. A few poinsettias are seen with good pros- pects for a big crop for the holidays. Smilax is in good supply, while as- paragus and maiden hair show a tend- ency to be scarce. The conditions of LOUISVILLE business the past week averaged satis- factory, although there were two or three very slow days. Chrysanthe- mums are about over, and the demand for them this year was gi'eater than could have been expected. Carnations find their usually good demand, and the supply and quality are good. Roses find a fair demand and can be had in great quantities. Violets and lily of the valley sell well. Other stock is up to a satisfactory point. New York has been NEW YORK experiencing a touch of the usual after- holiday stringency in flower supply which, were it not for the abundancp III chrysanthemums, might otherwise have assumed the character of a genu- ine famine. The conditions of weath- er and supply have, however, been such that the Thanksgiving Day prices are maintained on most lines this week. The trade for the holiday was excellent, marking a substantial ad- vance over that of previous years. Violets were the only erratic factor in the situation. They had been manipu- lated to a figure which the available product did not justify, and the ac- cumulation at the climax broke the violet market in pieces as usual. Trade was very PHILADELPHIA brisk here last week. There was Thanksgiving, the Army and Navy game, and several out of town affairs to stir things beyond the normal. Everything sold well. Roses improved in stem and color and jumped on an average thirty per cent, in price. The dull weather and lower temi)erature affected the cut also. Yellow chrysan- themums were much in demand and scarce. The best that are reaching the market now are all white varie- ties. Immense quantities of violets were handled both local and out-of- town stock. The former sold best being more fragrant. Cypripediums are coming in freely. All orchids are plentiful but the demand is so good that the high prices still continue. Thanksgiving week TWIN CITIES closed one of the aest the trade has ever known. Good chrysi.nthemums were scarce in St. Paul and the demand for other high grade stock was re- markable. Minneapolis had a better supply, but here, too, everything sold, and the growers turned down outside orders. Poinsettias were plentiful and sold at $12.00 per dozen. Growers are complaining of the continued dark weather; aside from this, everybody would be satisfied. Juir Oilier Market Reports see page 641. To Growers Drop us a postal when you have a surplus of anything. We will notify you promptly if we can handle it to advantage. To Buyers Prompt and careful packing and deliv ery of the choicest the market afford.-;. Try us. W.E.McKISSICK,122l Filbert St., Phila. V I ! Anything of Value to the profession CAN be: sovjy through advertising in Horticulture i 646 horticulture: December 8, 1906 FRANK MILLANC Wholesale Cominission Florist COOGAN BUILDING 55-57 W. 26th Street, NEW YORK Tel. 299 Madison Sq. Open 6 A. M. to 5 P. M. FORD BROTHERS M West 28tli Street, NEW YORK Fii Rosts [AM mmw A Full Line o! All CUT FLOWERS Teleptaooe. 3870 or 3871 Madison San*™ JOHN I. RAYNOR Wholesale Commission Florist SELLING AQGNT FOR LARGEST GROWERS A full line of Choice Cut Flower stock for all purposes. Comprises c^-ery variety grown for New York market, at current prices 1 \ TEL. 1998 MADISON SQUARE 49 W. 28 St., New York City i I Walter F. Sheridan }yhnlfsnle Ctnitinission I}tiilir in CHOICE CUT FLOWERS 39 West 28th Street. Nf-w York Telephone: 3532-3533 HadlAon Square Alexander J. GuHman The WHOLESALE FLORIST of NEW YORK Phona 1664-6S Madison Square 43 W. 28th Street HEADQUARTERS FOR NOVELTIES ORCHIDS A SPECIALTY THK HICMKST W A | | CV ALWAYS ORAOK or VMIakKY ON HAND GARDENIAS, DAISIES, ROSES AMD CARNATIONS JAMES McMANUS, tJS", 42 W. 28th St.. New York HICKS &CRAWBUCK, Inc. Wholesale Commission Florists and Jobbers in Florist's Supplies 76 AND 78 COURT STREET BROOKLYN, N. Y. M. E>. r^ieoi^iE>jvar Successor to Wm. Chormley Wholesale Commission Florist CHOICE CUT FLOWERS 57 West 28th St. New York. Special Attentioo to Shipping Orders Telephones: jaoo, jtoi, Madison Square Write (or Current Prices J.K.ALLEN WHOLESALE COMMISSION FLORIST Open 6 a. m. Dally Ready to Talk Business with a Good 106 W. 28 St., NEW YORK TELEPHONE 167 MADISON SQ. Lily of the Vallev and Bulb Grower NEW YORK QUOTATIONS PER 100-TO DEALERS ONLY Ro«e« Am. Beauty, fan and sp " extra " No. I " Lower grades Bride, 'Maid, Golden Gate, fan & sp " •' " " ordinarv Liberty, Richmond, lancy & special " '* ordinary Chatenay fancy and special " ordinary Killamcy, fai cy and special " ordinary Carnations, Faocy Last Half of Week endln gDec.1 1 ^06 30.00 10 40.00 15.00 10 25.00 6.00 to 10.00 1 a. 00 to 4.00 8.00 to 10.00 3.00 to 5.00 10.00 to 12.00 1.50 to 3.00 8.00 to 10.00 1. 00 to 3.00 5.00 to 8.00 1.50 to 3.00 3.00 10 4.00 First Half of Week beelnnlne Dec. 3 1906 50.00 to 35.00 to 8.00 to 3.00 to 8.00 to 3. 00 to 10.00 to 2 00 to 10.00 to a 00 to 10.00 to a. 00 to 3 00 to 60.00 35 00 I*. 00 5.00 10.00 5.00 IS.OO 4.00 13.00 4.00 la.oo 4.00 5.00 Carnatlonfl, Ordinary Chrysanthemums, fancy " ordinary Cattleyas Vinlets Lilies. Gardenias Lily ol the Valley nienonette Adlantum Cuneatum " Croweanum ■ Smllax Asparagus Plumosus. strings... ■ " & Sprenecri, bunches Last Half of Week ending ec. 1 1906 1.50 to to 3.00 to . 50.00 to I. 00 to 13. 00 to 15.00 to 3.00 to 3.00 30 00 to . to xo.oo to 25.00 to 15.00 to 75.00 2.00 16.00 50.00 4.00 1.00 1.50 15.00 50.00 35.00 First Half of Weak beginning Dec 3 1906 1.50 to to 3.00 to 50.00 to 1,00 tl> 10.00 to 25.00 to 3.00 to to .50 to to 10.00 to 25. CO to 15.00 to 3. 00 35.00 75.00 1 9.00 50.00 4. CO 1-5 1.50 15.00 50.00 35.00 ORCHIDS AT ALL SEASONS WM. STUART ALLEN GO. Commission Mercliants in Cut Flowers 53 WEST 28TH STREET, NEW YORK Telephone 356 MadUon Square Edward C. Horan Wholesale Florist 55 WEST 28th ST. TRAENDLY & SCHENCK WHOLESALE FLORISTS Furnish best stock at fair prices ail the year round .Si_m id for quotations on fall orders Tel. 798.799 Madison Sq. 44 West 28th Stfeet, Nbw Yofk Citj Charles Millang A. L. YOUNG & CO. so West 29th St., New York Uty Gut Flowers on Commission WHOLESALE FLORISTS 54 West 28th St., NEW YORK ^.,, at «» . I Telephone 35S9 Madison Square t«lJ^auiii».&i. New York I ARellablePlacetoConslgntoorurdcrfrom cons.gnn.ents of choice cut flowers soi.dtcd. Telephone; 3860-3871 UadUon Square { Prompt payments. Give us a trial. In writing to Advertisers kindly mention IfortlcuIturT December 8, 1906 HORTICULTURE 64T ^iXSp FANCY FEKNS $l.25 per lOOO ncn unur ,-_„^r^ *- *t *,r «., „. _. Discount on Larger Orders gre:x:n galax $1.25 per 1000 I'^t US have your standlnK order for t ern. Will make price riKht all IhruuKh ..e.son 38-40 ^^^^^^^^c^- Michigan Cut Flower Exchange nana.er Send for Our Weekly Price List on Cut Flowers WM. DILGER JOHN YOUNG WHOLESALE FLORIST Finest American Beauties and Carnations 51 West 28 St. - NEW YORK The Reliable Commission House Richmond Roses and Rich Flowers of all varieties JOS. S. FENRICH now. 28th Streot. New York Tel, 334-335 Madison Square EBtabllshed 1891 BUY FROM n/i r~» ALFRED H. LANGJAHR All Choice Cut Flowers in Season 55 West 28th St., New York Telephone 3924 Madison Square. J. B. Murdoch & Co. Wholesale Florists FLORISTS' SUPPLIES 545 Liberty St., PITTSBURG, PA. Long Distance Phone 1435 Court. Grein GALAX LEAVES Bronz. FERNS, LENCOTHOE, HOLLY and PINE Ask for special Holiday Quotations N. LECAKES & CO./%^ew^^voTr- REED ®. 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. New Crop Galax Leaves SEND ME YOUR ORDERS C. W. CALDWELL, iVLan£g£r GALAX, VIRGINIA (successor to BLAIR GROCERY CO.) TheKERVNGO. 20 WEST 27th ST., N. Y. WHOLESALE DEALERS Fresh cut Palmetto & Cycas Palm Leaves. Galax, Leu- cothoe. Ferns and Mosses. All DecnrainiE Evergreen ROBERT J. DYSART, Public Jtccountant and Jtuditor Simple nii'thnds of correct accounting especially adapted for florists' use. Books Balanced and Adiusted Merchants Bank Building 28 STATE ST., - BOSTON Telephone, Main 58 . Best Flowers Ihe Boston Market N. F. MCCARTHY & CO. »4 HAWLEY STREET BOSTON, MASS. SEND FOR PRICES FOR GOOD PRICES AND CASH RETURNS send your flowers to Phil. F- Kessler 55 West 26th Street, New York. Telephone 2921 MadUon Square. Headquarters in Western New York ROSES, CARNATIONS And all kinds of Seasonable Flowers . F. KASTING Wholesale Commission Florist, also Dealer in Florists Supplies and Wire Designs, 383-87 ELLICOTTST. BUFFALO, N. Y. Give us ■ trial. We can pleaie you. PLANTS, PALMS and FERNS can be furnished at any time and in any quantity by CHAS. W. EBERMAN 53 West 30th St. - NEW YORK. WAolaaa/e Ommlmr WHOLESALE FLOWER MARKETS. CINCINNATI December 3 DETROIT December 3 PER 100. "TO DEALER^ ONLY. BUFFALO PITTSBURO" December 3 1 December 3 ROSES I Am. Beauty, Fan. and Sp. | 30.00 " Extra ' 20.00 '* No. 1 15.00 '* Lower grade^ 5.00 Bride, 'Maid, Golden Gate, F. & S. ' 5.00 '* " " *• Ordinary 2.00 Liberty, Richmond, Fan. & Sp. ... I 5.00 " '* Oidinary 3.00 Chatenay, Fancy I 5.00 *' Ordinaiy ! 3.00 KilUroey, Fan & Sp " Ordinaiy to CARNATIONS Fancy 3.00 Ordinary i.oo to MISCELLANEOUS | Chrysanthemums, Fancy ' 10.00 to " Ordinary 4.00 to Cattleyas ■■- to Ltlies I to Violets I 1.00 to Oardcniag to Lily of the Valley 300 to Mignonette | to Adi^intum Cuneatum I to " Croweanum to Smilax ■■• to Asparfgus Plumosus, strings 40.00 to ■' "& Sprengeri, bunches 35.00 to to to to 35.00 25.00 20 00 10.00 I 6.00 I 4.00 6.00 I 4.00 6 00 I 4.00 2.00 20 oc 8.00 4.00 ' 1.00 ' 35-00 35.00 30.00 to. 00 to 6.00 to 4.00 to 6.00 to 4.00 to 6.00 to 4.00 to 6.00 to 4.00 to 4.00 to 3.00 to 15.00 6.00 50.00 13.50 1.00 35.00 to 3.00 to to to to 12.50 I 50.00 I 35.00 ! 1.50 to 12.50 to 50.00 to 40.00 I 30.00 I 25.0: 15.00 8.00 , 6.00 8 CO 6.00 8.00 6.00 I 8.00 I 6. CO I 5.00 ' 4.00 18.00 13.50 15.00 1.50 1.50 3.00 i5,co 4.00 3.00 15.00 ta 8.00 to 50.00 40.00 95. CO 20 00 10.0c 8.00 lO.OO 6.00 10 00 8.00 10.00 8.CO 5.00 4.00 30,00 15.00 to 13.00 1.50 to .. 10 3.00 to 3. 00 to .50 to I. CO to 40.00 35-00 15.00 3.00 4.C0 3.00 1.00 1.50 15.C0 50 00 50.00 tS 00 ao.oo to 10 00 to 4.00 to 6.00 to 3.00 to 8.00 to 4.00 to 8.00 to 4.00 to 8.00 to 4.00 to 4.00 to I 00 to 50.00 3«.oo- 15.00. 6.00 to.oo 5.00 10.00 6.00 10.00 6.00 to.oo 6.00 5.00 3.00 30.00 6.00 to 10 to 40.00 X3.CO 10 00 to 15.00 1.00 to to «.SO 3.00 to to 4.00 -75 1. 25 [O. o 35.00 35.00 1.00 1.50 15 00 50.00 40.00 Geo. A. vSutKerland Co. CUT FLOWERS Florists' Supplies and Letters 34- HAWLEY STREET - - BOSTON IZ" "reT "uircTnL", 125 North lOth, above Arch, with a big line of CHRISTMAS GOODS as well as a full line of our own manufactured antl imported baskets, beauty vases, Kneeling Benches and screens, gates. Keep your "I" on the enterprising Florist Supply House of J. STERN CO. 125N. 10tliSt.,Plilla(lelpiiia €48 HORTI CULTURE December 8, 1906 List of Advertisers Page Adams Supply Co 635 Allen J. K. 608-646 Allen Wm. Stuart C0.646 American Nursery... 635 Aschmann Godfrey.* -637 Austin H 640 Basseti & Washburii.631 Barenbrug, Burgers & Co 634 Barrows H.H. & Son. 631 Bayersdorfer H.& C0.643 Baudisch & Co 631 Beaven, E. A. 645 Eerckmans P. J. Co..63g Blancy E. G. 636 Bobbink & Atkins •■-635 Boddini^ton A.T 633 Boston Florist Letter Co '42 Boston Plate and Win- dow Glass Co 654 Breck Joseph & Sods 631 Breitmeyer's J. Sons. 606 Bridgeman's Seed Warehouse 633 Brockton Dahlia Farm 635 Budlong J. A.. 64* Burpee W. A. & Co.. 633 Caldwell C. W. 647 Carlton H. R. 63C Carrillo & Baldwin.. -631 Chicago Carnation Co. 636 Cochran Mushroom & Spawn Co 633 Connell Benj 03^ Cooke G. H .- 642 Cottage Gaidcns... .635 Cowee A 635 ■Craig Robt 606 Dilger Wm 647 Donahue Wm. H. ...64a Domer F. Sons & Co. 637 Dreer H. A. 63g-65a Dysart R. J 647 Eaton H. N 631 Eberman Chas. W.. 647 Edwards Folding Box Co. 644 Eggeling Floral Co. 637 Elliott Wm. & Sons.. 634 Esier J G 654 Ernest W.H 653 Eyres 64a Farquhar R. & J. & Co 633 Fcnrich J. S 647 Foley Mfg. Co 654 Ford Bros 605-646 Fromeni H. E....6o3*f46 Fruitland Nurseriss..639 Galvin Thos. F. 643 GrcyT.J.&Co 633 Gude Bros. Co .. ..642 Gurncy Hcatei Mfg. Co 653 Guttman Alex. J. 608-610-646 Guttman & Weber... 636 Hagemann Wm. 633 Hail Asso. 654 Haines J. E 610-637 Hammond Paint & Slue Shot Wor^s. 653 Hartmann Hjalroar & Co 633 Hauswirth P. J, 642 Held A 631 Herbert David & Son 63s Herr A. M 636 Hews A. H. & Co.. ..653 Hicks & Crawbuck . .646 Hig^ins EHw 652 Hilfingcr Bros 653 Hippard E 652 Hitchines & Co 655 Holly-Casllc Co 65s Horan E. C 609-646 Houghton & Clark... 643 Howard J. W 636 Johnson Seed Co.... .634 Jones, McDuffee & Stratton 61 z Joynt John 634 Kastine W. F 647 Kentucky Tobacco Product Co. 651 Page Kervan Co., The ....647 tCcssler, P. F 607-647 King Cons. Co 654 Krick W. C 652 Kroeschell Bros 634 Lager & Hurrell 631 Laiigjahr, Alfred H. . .647 Lecakcs N. & Co. . . .647 Leuthy A. & Co 6_,9 Lord & Burnham C0.656 Lothrop W. P 635 Lutton W. H 653 McCarthy N. F. 640-647 McCoiinell Alex 64a McGorum R. T 636 McKellar Charles W. 644 McKissick, W. £.644-645 McManusJas. 628-629 646 Meehan Tnos. &: Son. 631 Michell H F. Co. ...634 Michigan Cut Flower Exchange 647 M illang Charles 646 Millang Frank 646 Miller Theo 642 Milting A 640 M'>ninger J. C. . . • -.654 Murdoch J. B.&C0..647 Murray Samuel., — .642 Nelson Wm 631 Newman T- & Sons ..643 Nichoff Paul 631 Niessen Leo. Co 644 Peonock-Meehai) Co. 61 1 Penn the Florist 64s Perkins St. Nurseries. 659 Peterson A. N.- 637 Pickeriug E. J 65a Pierson F. R. Co 6ia Pierson U Bar Co 655 Pittsburg Floral Ex.. 644 Poehlmann Bros Co. -644 Pulverized ManureCo653 Pye E. H 637 Randall A. L. Co.. ..644 Rawson W. W.&C0.634 Raynor John I.. 604-646 Rced& Keller 647 Re id Ed w 644 Reinberg Peter 644 Rhodes M f g. Co 653 Rickards I'ros. 633 Robinson H.M.& Co.64t Rock Wm. L 64a Roehrs Julius Co.... 6-i Rolker August & Sons6s3 Sander & Son 631 Sanderson E. 641 Schlcgel & Fottler . . .633 Sch'oeter B. 610 ScoIlayJohnA 654 Sheridan W. F. ..609-646 Siggcrs & Siggcrs 652 Situations & Wants.. 652 Sim Wm 633 Skidelskv S. S 610 Smyth Wm J 642 StemJ.&Co 647 Stearns A. T. Lumber Co. 653 Stevens H. A 637 StoothofI H. A 65a Sutherland Geo. A. Co 647- Swaync Edw 635 The Rosary Florist C0643 Thorburn J.M. &C0.623 TottyChas. H. 637 Traendly & Schenck 607-646 Vick's Jas. Sons 633 Walsh M. H 635 Watcrer John & Sons. 635 Watson G . C 634 Weathered Co 654 Weber F. C 64a Weber H.& Sons.... 637 Weirs J. Sons 643 Welch Bros 602-644 Winterson E. F 644 Yokohama Nurseries.633 Young A. L 646 Young fohn.... 603-647 Young, Thos. Jr 64a Youog & Nugent 605-642 Zlnn Julius 643 Buyer's Directory and Ready Reference Guide READ IT AdrertUements UDder this head, one cent a word. iDitials count as words. Regular advertisers In thia Issue are also listed under this classllicatlon wltbout charge. Reference to List of AdvcrtUers will Indicate the respectlre pagi^s. ACCOUNTANT. R. J. Dysart, 28 State St., Boston. For page see List of AdTcrtlsers. ADIANTUMS. Adiantum Hybrldum. fine young pl.ints. 15 for $1, mailed: $.t per 100. Originator's stock. Certificate of Merit S. A. F., '05. A. Ley & Bro., Langdon, D. C. Adiantum Farleyeuse, 2 1-2-ln. strong stuff, for growing on, or for Fern dish, $15.00 per 100; $140.00 per 1,000. J. A. Peterson, Westwood, Cincinnati, O. AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENTS. Thos. J. Grey & Co.. 32 S. Market 8t , Boston. For page see List of Adrertlsera. 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. ASPARAGUS. Albert M. Ilerr, Lancaster, Pa. A.-^paragus Robustus. For page see List of Advertisers. Asparagus pluniosus nanus and Sprengerl, 2 1-2-lu., $2.50 100. Carl Hagenburger, West Mentor, Ohio. Asparagus Plumosa. 21n. 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. 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. Thorburn & Co., 33 Barclay St., New York. Lily Bulbs. For page see List of Advertisers. Yokohoma Nurseries, 31 Barclay St., M. Y. Lily Bulbs. For page see List of Advertisers. James Vick's Sons, Rochester, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. A. T. Boddlngton7~342 W. 14th St., N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. The F. R. Pierson Co., Tarrytown-on-Hudson. N. Y. Japan Longlflorums. Candidum, Narcissi, Dutch Bulbs. Rickards Bros., 37 East 19th St., New York. Forcing Bulbs. For page see List of Advertisers. H^ F. Michell Co., Philadelphia. For pa£r<> see List of Advertisers. H. E. Flske Co., 12 & 13 Faneull Hall 8q., Boston. Forcing Bulbs. JobnsoD Seed Co.. 217 Market St., Phlla. High Grade Bulbs. For page see List of Advertisers. Arthur T. Boddington , 342 W. 14th St." New York. Late Tulips, Dutch Hyacinths. CARNATIONS. E. H. Pye. Dpper Nyack, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. 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. J. W. Howard, Somerville, Mass. Carnation Debutante. For page see List of Advertisers. John B. 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. CHRYSANTHEMUIvis^ Eggeling Floral Co., 1653 S. Grand Ave., St. Louis, Mo. For page see List of Advertisers. A. N. Pierson, Cromwell, Conn. Stock Plants. For page see List of Advertisers. Hariowarden Greenhouses. Greenport, N. Y. Stock Plants. H. W. Vose, Hyde Park, Mass. Stock Plants. CONIFERS. John 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. Holton & Huukel Co., MU- 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. DAHLIAS. David Herbert & Son. Atco, N. J. For page see List of Advert! sers. W. P. Lothrop. Brockton Dahlia Farm, 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 Ll.st of Advertisers. DRACAENAS. Dracaena tcrmlnalls from bench, fine $25.00 100. tor, Ohio. Carl Hagenburger, West Men- FERNS. A. Lenthy & Co.. Rosllndale, Mass For page see List of Advertisers H. H. Barrows & Son, Whitman, Mass. Nephrolepis Whltmanl. For page see I.l«t of Advenlflpra. H. N. Eaton, So. Sudbnry, Mass. Boston Ferns. For page see List of Advertisers. Wm. C. Smith. 61st & Market Sts.. Phlla. Ben]. Connell. West Grove. Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. FICUS. Wm. C. Smith, 61st & Market Sts., Phlla. FLORAL PHOTOGRAPHS. Floral Photographs. Foley's 226 228 l-J 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. BoatOD Florist Letter Co., 84 Hawley St., Boston. Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. a. A. Sutherland Co.. 34 Hawley St., Boston, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers, Becember 8, 1906 HOKTICULTURE 64<> FLORISTS' SUPPLIES. ■. M. Robinson & Co.. 8-11 Province Bt., Boston, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. rhe Kervan Co., 20 W. 27tli St., N. Y. Decorative Evergreeus. For page see List of Advertisers. N. F. McCarthy & Co., 84 Havrley St., Boston, Mass. For page see Ust of Advertisers. Beed & Keller, 122 W. 25tti St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. GREENHOUSE BUILDING MATE- RIAL. Lord & Uurutiam Co., 1133 Broadway, New York. For page see List of Advertiser*. Plersou U-Bar Co.. 1 Madison Square, New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Httcblngs & Co., 1170 Broadway, New York. For page see List of Advertisers. J. B. Murdoch & Co., 645 Liberty Bt. Pittsburg, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. J. Stem & Co., 1928 Germantown Ave., Philadelphia. Jor page see List of Advertisers. H. Bayersdorter & Co., 1129 Arch St., Philadelphia. For page see List ot Advertisers. FLOWERS BY TELEGRAPH. Alex. McCounell, New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Fred C. Weber. 432(j-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. ffliOB. 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 of Advertisers. ■ Gnde Bros. Co.. 1214 F St., Washington. D. C. For page see List of Advertisers. A. T. Stearns Lumber Co., Neponset, Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. King Construction Co., N. Tooawanda, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. J. C. Monlnger Co.. 117 East Blackbawk 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. Samuel Murray, 1017 Broadway, Kausas City. Mo. For page see List of Advertisers. Yonng & Nugent, 42 w728th St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Theodore Miller, 4832 Delmar Bvd., St. Louis, Mo. For page see List of Advertisers. i\ T. 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. FLOWERING PLANTS. Bandlsch & Co.. Union Hill, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. FLOWER POTS. W. H. Ernest, 28th and M Sts., Washington. D. C. For page see List of Advertisers. HARDY FERNS AND SUPPLIES. H. M. Robinson & Co.. 8-11 Province St., Boston, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. The Kervan Co., 20 W. 27tb 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. F. McCarthy & Co., 84 Hawley St., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. HARDY PERENNIALS. M. H. Walsh, Woods Hole, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. Eastern Nurseries,. Jamaica Plain, Herbaceous Plants. Mass. A. H. HewB & Co., Cambridge. Mass. For page see List of Advertisers Hllflnger Bros.. Ft^ Edward. N^ YT For page see List ot Advertisers. GALAX. H. M. Robinson & Co.. 8-11 Province St., Boston. For page see List nf Advertisers. Michigan Cut Flower Co.. Detroit. For page see List of A dvertlsers. C. W. Caldwell, Mgr.. Galax, Vs. Galax Leaves. For page see List of Advertisers. _ N. F. McCarthy & Co.. 84 Hawley St., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. GERANIUMS. A. M. Herr, Lancaster, Pa. GLADIOLI. Arthur Cowee, Mendowvaie 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. HEATING APPARATUS. Lord & Burnham Co., 1133 Broadway. New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Plersou 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. John A. Scoilay, 73 & 75 Myrtle Are., Brooklyn, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Gurnev Heater Mtg. 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. HOLLY: HOLLY WREATHS. H. Austin, Felton, Del. For page see List of Advertisers. HOT WATER CIRCULATOR. Holly-Castle Co.. 170 Summer St.. Boston. 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. Hltchings i j.u,so ... Co.. 1170 Broadway. N. Y. For page see^jsj^ of Advertisers. 11.^3 Broadway. N. Y. Lord & Burnham Co., For page see List of Advertisers. JAPANESE PLANTS. Tokobama Nurseries. 31 Barclay St.. N. T. For page see List of Advertisers. KENTIAS. Godfrey Aschmauu. 1012 Ontario St., I'hlladelphla. For page see List of Advertisers. A. Leuthy & Co., RoslLndale, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. LEADING RETAIL FLORISTS. Alex. McConneil. New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Tbomas Young, Jr., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. FredC. Weber. 43aa Olive St , St. Louis, U*. For page see List of Advfrtlsers. J. Breltmeyer'H buua. Detroit, Mleb. For page see l.lst of Ailv.rtlsers. George H. Cooke, WaHhIugton, D. C. For page see List of AuvcrtlBers. Samuel .Murray, 1U17 Broadway, Kansas City, Mo. For pngc si-e 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 Sllsd. Long distance telephone connections. Theodore iiiUer, 4832 Delmar Bvd.. St. Louis, Mo. For page see List of Advertisers. P. J. Hauswirth (temporary address) IS Congress St., Chicago. For page see List of .Advertisers. William J. Smyth, Michigan Av. & 31st St.^ Chicago. For page see List of Advertisers. MUSHROOM SPAWN. Cochran Mushroom & Spawn Co., 911 Chemical I'.Idg., St. Louis. Mo. For page see List of Advertisers. ' NICO-FUME. Ky. Tobacco Product Co.. Louisville, Ky. For page see List of .\dvertlsers. NICOTEEN APHIS PUNK. Nicotine Mfg. Co., St. Louis, Mo. NURSERY STOCK. John Waterer & Sons, 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. ORCHID PLANTS. Lager & Ilurrell, Summit, N. J. For page see Ll.st of Advertisers. Sander, St. Albans, England. Importers, Exporters, Growers, Hybridists. For page see List of Advertisers. Julius Koehrs Co., Rutherford. N. J For page see List of Advertisers. Carriilo & Baldwin, Secancns, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. A Held. 11-19 WilUam St.. New York. Orchids for Spring Delivery. For page see List of Advertisers. PALMsi A. Lenthy & Co.. Rosllndale, Mass. . For page sec List of Advertisers. PATENTS. Slggers * SIggers. Washington. D. C. For page see List of Advertisers. PEONIES. Edward Swayne. West Chester, Pa. For page sec List of Advertisers. Fine collection of Best Peonies. Com- plete Peony and Phlox Manuals, 25 cents- each. C. S. Harrison's Select Nursery, Y'ork, N«br. POT HANGERS. Pot bangers, Kramer's $1 doz. by «xp., S1.25 by mall. I. N. Kramer & Son, Cedar Rapids, la. PRIMULAS. Baudlsch & Co.. Union Hill. N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. PRUNING SHEARS. Rhodes Mfg. Co., Grand Rapids. Mich. For page see List of Advertisers. •650 HORTICULTURE December 8, 1906 RHODODENDRONS. John Waterer & Sons, Ltd., American Nursery, Bagshot, Eng. For page see List of Advertisers. ROSES. M. H. Walsh, Woods Hole, Uass. Hard.v Boses, H. T. Roses and Ramblers. For page see List of Advertisers. E. H. Pye, Upper Nyack, N. Y. For page cee List of Advertisers. BenJ. Connell, West Grove, Pa. Crimson Ramblers. For page see List of Advertisers. Bassett & Washburn, Hinsdale, III. Sooted Cuttings of Kalserin, Pres. Camot, La Detroit. For page see List of Advertisers. Baby Rambler roses, fine dormant stock, one year, $12 per IW, 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 SL Boston, Mess. 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., Pbiladelphla. For page gee List of Advertisers. J. M, Thorburn & CoT^ 83 Barclay St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. A. T. Boddlugton, 342 W. 14th St., N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. h7 F. Mlchell Co., lOrT^Mark^St. Philadelphia, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. R. & J. Farquhar & Co., Boston, Mass. Grass Seed Mixtures. 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 Hartmanl?^& Co., 12 Stormgade, Copenh.igen, Denmark. Cauliflower and Cabbage Seed. For page see List of Advertisers. G. C. Watson, Dobson Bldg., Phlla. Grass Seeds. For page jee List of Advertisers. H. E. FIske Seed" Co., 12 and 13 Faneuil Hall Sq., Boston. Rlckards Bros.. 37 East 19th St. New York. Giant Cyclamen Seeds. For page see List of Advertisers. Johnson Seed Co., 217 Market Street, Philadelphia. For page see List of .^dvprtl^prs. Conrad Appel, Darmstadt, Germany, Es- tab. 1789. High Grade Grass, Clover, and Tree Seeds. Rennle & Thomson. 135-37 Washington St., Providence, R. I. SHEEP MANURE. Pulverized Manure Co., 31 Union Stock Y'ards. Chicago. Wizard Brand. For page see List of Advertisers. SHEET MOSS. E. A. Beaven, Evergreen, Ala. For page see List of Advertisers. WILD SMILAX. E. A. P.eaven, Evergreen, Ala. Southern Smilax. 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. 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. SPIRAEA. J. M. Thorburn & Co., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. STEAM TRAP. E. Hlppard, Youngstown. O. 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 eee 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. R. Carlton, Wllloughby, O. Violet, Gov. Herrlck. For page see List of Advertisers. wTrework. Reed & Keller, 122 W. 25th St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Wlrework. Write for our catalogue. Bolton & Uunkel Co., Milwaukee, Wis. WHOLESALE FLORISTS. Boston. SPHAGNUM MOSS. Live Sphagnum moss, orchid peat and orchid baskets always on hand. Lager & Hurrell, Summit, N. J. WHOLESALE FLORISTS— Continued New York. 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. For page see List of Advertisers. Welch Bros., 228 Devonshire St., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. Buffalo. Wm. F. Easting, 383-87 ElUcott St., Buf- falo, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Chicago. J. A. Endlong, 37 Randolph St., Chicago. For page see List of Advertisers. Chas. W. McKellar, sTWabash Av., Chicago. For pt.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. K. F. Wlnterson Co., 45-49 Wabash Ave., Chicago. For page see List of Advertisers. Poehiraann Bros. Co., 35 Randolph St., Chicago. For D>=ee 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 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 BrosTr48rWe8t 28th St.. New York. For page see List of Advertisers. E. C. Horan, 55 West 28th St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Philip F. 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. 28tb St., New York. For page see List oi' Advertisers. Chas. Mlllang, 50 West 29th St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Frank Mlllang, 65-57 W. 26th St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. John 1. 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. Traondly & 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., 54 W. 28th St., N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. John Young, 51 W. 28th St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Piilladelpliia. W. E. McKlssick, 1221 Filbert St., Phila- delphia, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. Leo NIessen Co., 1217 Arch St., Phlla- delpbla. 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., 645 Liberty St, Pittsburg, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. Plttsbui^Florlsts' Exchange, 228 Diamond St.. Pittsburg, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. H. E. Froment, 57 W. 28th St.. New York. For page see List of Advertisers. New Offers in This Issue. ADIANTUM PEDATUM; YELLOW CALLA. A. Mitting, Santa Cruz. Cal. B'or page see List of Advertisers. ARAUCARIAS, KENTIAS. Godfrey Aschmann. 1012 Ontario St., Phlla. For page see List of Advertisers. ARTlFl^l AL POINSETTIAS; CHRISTMAS BELLS, HOLLY. N. F. McCarthy & Co.. Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. ASPARAGUS PL. NANUS. E. G. Blaney, 1G3 Bnrrlll St., Swampscott, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. "CANADA HARDWOOD ASHES. John Joynt, Luclinow, Ont., Can. For page see List of Advertisers. Alex. J. Guttman, 43 West 28th St. For page see List of Advertisers. CARNATION IMPERIAL AND PINK IMPERIAL. A. J. Guttman, 43 W. 28th St., New York. John E. Haines, Bethlehem, Pa. For page see List of_Ad^rtlsers. CARNATION JOHN E. HAINES. ' John E. Haines. Bethlehem, Pa. For page see List of^Advertlsers. CARNATION ROSE PINK EN- CHANTRESS. S. S. Skldelsk.v, 824 N. 24th St., Phlla. B. Schroeter, Detroit, Mich. For page see Li st of Advertisers. CARNATIONS ^OT ED CUTTINGS, H. A. Stevens Co., Pedham, Mass. For page see List of Advertisets. December 8, 1906 HORTlCULTURi: 651 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 NICO'FuME " ".r r " ^■■^™''^^^^^^^^^"" CHEAPEST. Furnishes the just note prices. Most Nicotine for the Money! Pi„t $150 '. Gallon 5.50 ...nanulacturcd by ... Gallon 10.50 THE KENTUCKY TOBACCO PRODUCT CO., Louisville, Ky. 5 Gallons 47.25 New Offers in this Issue— Continued. CARNATION VICTORY. Guttman & Weber, 43 W. 2Sth St., N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. CHRISTMAS SUPPLIES. J. Stern Co., 125 No. 10th St., Phlla., Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. CHRYSANTHEMUM NOVELTIES. Charies H. Totty, Madison, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. DAHLIAS. Adams Supply Co., Lowell, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. FANCY BASKETS, JARDINIERES, POT COVERS, BELLS. H. Bayersdorfer & Co.. 1129 Arcli St., Pliiladeipliia. For page see List of Advertisers. FICUS PANDURATA; CHRISTMAS PLANTS. Robert Craig Co., 49th and Marliet Sts., Phlla. For page see List of Advertisers. FIELD GROWN ROSES. Wm. K. Nelson, Augtista, Ga. For page see List of Advertisers. FIELD GROWN ROSES: HARDY SHRUBS. P. J. Berclsmans Co., Augusta, Ga. 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. W. H Donobue. 2 W. 29tii St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. FLOWERS BY TELEGRAPH. The Rosarv Flower Co., 24 E. 34th St., New Yorli. For page see List of Advertisers. FLOWERS BY TELEGRAPH. Jas Weir's Sons, 324 Fuiton St., Brooklyn, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. FLOWERS BY TELEGRAPH. Julius A. Zinn, 2 Beacon St.. Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. FLOWERS BY TELEGRAPH. Thos F Gaivin. 124 Tremont St., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. FLOWERS BY TELEGRAPH. Henrv Penn, 43 Bromfleld St.. Boston. Fo'r page see List of Advertisers. FLOWERS BY TELEGRAPH. 3 Newman & Sous. 24 Tremont St.. Hoston. For page see List of Advertisers. FLOWERS BY TELEGRAPH. Houghton & Clark, 396 Boylston St., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. FORCING BULBS. Wm. Hagemann, 55 Dey St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. FORCING ROOTS, PALMS, AZA- LEAS AND POT GROWN SHRUBS. Bol)bink & Atkins, Rutherford, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. FUMIGATING POWDER. H. A. Sloothoff Co., 116 West St., N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. GALAX, HOLLY, FERNS, ETC. N. Leeakes & Co., 53 W. 2Sth St., N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. GRAFTED H. P. ROSES; BARGAIN SALE. Wm. Elliott & Sons, 201 Fulton, St., N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. GRAFTED ROSES, BRIDE, 'MAID, MORGAN, LIBERTY. R. T. McGorum, Natick, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. GREENHOUSES FOR SALE. Mrs. E. J. Pickering. Troy. N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. GREENHOUSE HEATING. W. H. Lutton, West Side Ave. Sta., Jer- sey Cit.v, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. "IhOLIDAY FLOWER SHIPMENTS. H. E. Froment, 57 W. 2Sth St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. HOLIDAY FLOWER SHIPMENTS. Ford Brothers, 48 W. 28th St.. New York. For page see List of Advertisers. HOLIDAY FLOWER SHIPMENTS. Young & Nugent, 42 W. 28th St.. N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. HOLIDAY FLOWER SHIPMENTS. John Young, 51 W. 28 St.. New York. For page see List of Advertisers. HOLIDAY FLOWER SHIPMENTS. W. E. McKlsslck, 1221 Filbert St., Phlla. For page see List of Advertisers. HOLIDAY FLOWER SHIPMENTS. S. S. Pennock Mechan Co., lGOS-18 Ludlow St., Phlla. For page see List of Advertisers. HOLIDAY FLOWER SHIPMENTS. Leo Nlcsson Co., 1217 Arch St., Phlla. For Ifage sec List of Advertisers. HOLIDAY FLOWER SHIPMENTS. Traendly & Schenck, 44 W. 2Sth St., N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. HOLIDAY FLOWER SHIPMENTS. A. J. Guttman, 43 W. 2.8th St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. HOLIDAY FLOWER SHIPMENTS. J. K. Alien, 106 W. 28th St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. HOLIDAY FLOWER SHIPMENTS. John I. Kavniir, 4ii W. 2.Stb St.. New York. For page see List of Advertisers. HOLIDAY FLOWER SHIPMENTS. E. C. Horan, So W. 28th St.. New York. For page see List of Advertisers. TlOLIDAY FLOWER SHIPMENTS. Phil F. Kesslcr, 55 W. 20th St., N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. HOLIDAY FLOWER SHIPMENTS. W F Sheridan, 39 W. 28tb St., Now York. For page see List of Advertisers. HOLLY, BOXWOOD SPRAYS, H. M. Robinson & Co., 11 & 15 Province St., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. MANETTI ROSE STOCK. Thos. Meehan & Co., Inc., Dreshertown, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. NORFOLK ISLAND PINES. H. A. Dreer, 714 Chestnut St.. Phlla, For page see List of Advertisers. ORCHIDS AND HoTllDAY FLOWER SHIPMENTS. James MeMaiuis. 42 W. 2Sth St., N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. PALMS, FERNS AND DECORATIVE PLANTS. A. Leuthy & Co., Rosiindale, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. PLANT POTS AND PEDESTALS. Jones, McDuffee & Stratton Co., 33 Frank- lin St., Boston. For page see List of Advertisei-s. POT HANDLE AND HANGER. W. C. Krlck, 1164-66 Greene Ave., Brook- lyn, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. RETAIL FLORIST. Wm. H. Rock Flower Co., Kansas City, Mo. For page see List of Advertisers. ROSE AURORA. Paul Nieboff. Lebigbton, Pa. For page see List of .\dvertlsers. ROSE, LA DETROIT. J Breitmever's Sons, Detroit, Mich. For page see List of Advertisers^ SOUTHERN SMILAX, HOLLY, MISTLETOE. E Sanderson. ICutau, Ala. For page see List of Advertisers. SPIRAEA JAPONICA. Schlcgcl & Fottler Co., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. TARRYTOWN FERN. F R rlerson Co.. TMirytown, N. Y. For iiML'e see List of Advertisers. VERBENA SEED; SALVIA. H. F. Mlchell Co., Philadelphia. For page see List of Advertisers. 652 HORTICULTURE December 8, 1906 BUY CHEAP FOR WEEK BEGINNING DEC. 10 AND ENDING DEC. 15 WE WILL SELL, CASH WITH ORDER For 2 Cases APHIS PUNK 2 Stones No. 18 Galv. Stringfing wire 2 Cases APHIS PUNK 200 Galv, Wire Stakes. No. 8 wire 4 ft. long: 2 Cases APHIS PUNK 1 p $ 1 ^ QA 2Doz.No.2FlbreVases,4Un.dla.,91n.deep I '■"'^ »pl i.Ov 2 Cases APHIS PUNK ) 2Doz.No.llFlbreVases,51n.dia.,l8in.deep i $12.50 ■} for $13.50 $17.80 for$19.?0 288 Sheets NICO-FUME 2 Stones No. 18 Galv. Stringing: wire 288 Sheets NICO-FDME 200 Galv Wire Stakes, No. 8 wire 4 ft. long 288 Sheets NICO-FUME 2 Doz. No. 2 Fibre Vases, 41 In. dia., 9 In. deep i ?88 Sheets NICO-FUME ' For ^1 1 00 For $6.80 ^For $7.80 'I=or $12.00 2 Doz.No.ll Fibre Vases 51n.dia.,181n. deep You can cut any of'the combinations in half for half the money or double them for double the money WE WILL INCLUDE ONE PINT OF FOR $1.10 EXTRA TO ANY OF THE COMBINATIONS H ASCO LIQUID NICOTINE Hasco Liquid Nicotine is 15 Per Cent Stronger' Titan Any Otiter IVIaIre IJ^For Vaporising or Spraying It Has No jEqual. It costs ^regularly 4;J:^;| PINTS ^$1.35, HALF GALLON $5.25, ONEjQALLON $10,00 THE H. A. STOOTHOFF CO., ii6 West St., NEW YORK 0tt%0y*0y*0¥*Myyvyyy»yywyvyvyk WANTS, FOR SALE, ETC. Advertisements in this column one cent a word. Initials count as words. Cash with order. 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: Wholesale Greenhouse Plant, 40.000 sq. ft. fiteain heat, well stocked, carnations, roses, smilax. Not a cheap, run-dowii place ; every- thing in good order, brisk trade. (Jood reason for selling. Located conveniently to Schen- ectady, Troy and Albany. Investicate and address E. J. PICKERING, Box 436, Troy, N. Y. FOR SALE -Greenhouse Pipe 4-ln. boiler tubes, second hand. In flue condition, absolutely free from scale and with cuds 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 E. & J. Farquhar Co., Boston. 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. Tbe Standard Ventilating Machine still leads as the most durable, easiest working and the all-around satisfactory machine. The l>uplex Gutter is gaining all the time, over i2,ooo[eet sold thus far this season. Catalogues free. E. BIPPARD, Yonngstown, Ohio HAVE YOU USED THE PERFECT Flower Pot Handle and Hanger? 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 r\TFNT I.AWYE-f.". Box 9, National Union Building Washington, D. C. Holds Class Firmly S*a the Point 49" PCERLESS OIkeIoc Point, u-. Ui«b«at. No rlgtiia or lortt. Box or 1.000 potQU 16 oU. po.tp.ld. RENBT A. DREEB. T14 ChMts.t 8«., mt.., r.. WP I^RIPl^ "''^'■•s • Ui MlluiXlOreene Av »r It is just the thing for you to display your plants by hanging them on walls, etc., espec- ially when you are crowded for room. Also for liftinj; plants out of Jardinieres: will sus- tain a weif^hi of one hundred pounds. Perdoz. No. I will tit from I to 5-inch pots 30c. No. 2 will fit from 5 to 8-inch pots 40c. No. 3 will fit from 6 to is-)nch pots 50c. By mail 10c. extra per doz. Sample pair 10c. , postpaid. e.Btooklyn, N. Y. Look through the Buyers' Directory and Ready Reference Guide. You will find some good offers there also. December 8. 1906 HOKTICUl^TURE 663 Promptness and Good Workmanship r.j ^.- . The above combined with personal attention to all work, and the fact that 1 have in my employ nu-n especially selected for their pioticiciicy in greenhouse heatiiiK aim hiiiliiiig assures you of the best resulls possible for the aiiiouiil of nioiiey exi>eiided. Private nardenern and cimimercial Horists in all pans of the country for whom 1 have installed work will verify tiie above 'send for listl is vour heating plant in order fcr the coming winter' If not can send you competent mechanics at once. Everything for Heating and Ventjiating, Crates, Smoka Boxes. Etc. WILLIAM M. LUTTON, West Side Ave. Station, JERSEY CITY, N. J. Tel. 412 R. Bergen Eastern Aeent Furman Boilers, write for prices (( HORICIM" Tli.\I>K .-MAIilC Kills San Jose, ^^HOI^ICUJM:'' a Scale Killer and Fungicide A preparation for the destruction of the "SAN J05E 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, Fishkillon-Hudson, N. Y. Gentlemen: Seeing "Horicum" mentioned in Monthly Bulletin of Div. of /oology, Penna., I would thank you to inform me where I can get a supply, say about a gallon, for trial. The ^an Jose Scale is very liad around this section and could no doubt push sale of the solution, especially as it is spoken of so higiily in tiie above mentioned Bulletin. Yours respcctuiUy, II. J. lllNU.-!(. P. S. (ilenside is twelve miles from Philadelphia. Send for Pamphlet on " Bugs and Blights " to B. Hammond, Fishkill'On=Hudson, N. Y. PULVERIZED SHEEP MANURE: STARVED ROSE BUSHES NEVER BLOOM and the successful florist wants more than the or iinary bloom and stunted stem— he wants all there is in the soil — the bush— the stem— the bloom. Don't starve the roo's. Put a«way your bushes this fall *ith plenty of fall and spring food for the roots. The richest root food, stem and hlonm producer you can use h Standard Flower , . Kyour grecnhousee are within 500 miles of the Capit I, write us, we can save you money W. H, ERNEST, ogih aad M Strtett, WASHINGTON. D. G. POTS FOR Heating any Description of Building by steam or Hot Water NEW YORK OFFICE 111 FinrH AVE . 7.4 FRANKLI N ST BOSTON . BOSTON OFFICE REMOVED TO 188-200 FRANKLIN ST.. COR. PEARL. CYPRESS?^ SASH BARS feet «r lon^et HOT BED SASH PECKY CYPRESS BENCH LUMBER GREENHOUSES ERECTED AND EQUIPPED COMPLETE I F DESIRED Write for Circular "D" and Prices The A. T. STEARNS LUMBER CO. NEPONSET, BOSTON, MASS. STANDARD FLOWER POTS Have you Read the Advertisements Packed in small crates, easy to handle. Price per crate 1500 7 in. pots in crate $488 Price per crate t^o 7 in. pots in cratc$4.3o 608 " " 3.00 HAND MADE- 48 Q in. pots in crate $3.60 48 10 " ** 4.80 34 II " '* 3.60 34 la " " 4.80 13 14 " " 4.80 6 16 " " 4,50 Seed pans, same price as pots. Send for price list of Cylinders for C ■'. rinwcrs, Hanging Baskets, Lawn Vases etc. Ten ; c r cent. oH for. ash with ordtT, Address Hllflng:er Bros.,Pottery,Fort Edward,N.Y. AugtiBt Rolker & Sons, Agti., 31 Barclay St., N. V. City. this Week? «5<»»K " " 5-25 150a iK " " e.oo 10003 " " 5.00 800354 ■■ " s.8« 5004 " 4.50 3205 " 4.5> 1446 " " .i5 RHODES DOUBLE OUT - Cuts (rom PRUHING SHEAR ^^-^M 1 both sides of ■ limbanddocs ^-<^^tftfll^l P not bruise /^ TK""^^ -^^-^^WP^^^^^ the bark. r^L- ^^if ^^^^^^^ We pay Ex- ^^fcrjtfW'—V*>- — ~ ffii. press charges ^■■*^^ ^•W*'"*^ on all orders. ^^Ili^B k Write I«)r RHODES MFG. CO. "^^^^ H circular and Dept. 4- GRAND RAPIDS, MICH. | 654 HORTICULTURE December 8, 1906 Do You Know WHY 150 NEW ESTABLISHMENTS INSTALLED <^ Boiler in 1906? Send for LIST and get acquainted with the Kan Who Knows. We will be pleased to send our Catalogue and Prices. ORDER BY TELEGRAPH , we can ship any size at once. KROESCHELL BROS. CO. 35 Erie SL, ^ ''^ ^ ^ CHICAGO WEATHERED COMPANY BOX 789, NEW YORK GREENHOUSE BUILDING AND HEATING Send for Catalogue N. TOUWAfOM. ULY. BOSTON PLATE & WINDOW GLA^S CO GREENHOUSE QLASS German and American %i to 287 A St., BOSTON 20-22 Canal St. SEND FOR CATALOGUE OF SCOLLAY HOT WATER and STEAM BOILERS JOHN A. SCOLLAY 78 and 75 Myrtle Arenae BOROUGH OF BROOKLyH, N. Y. OIT» GREENHOUSE CONSTRUCTION LUiMBER John C. rioninger Co. 117 E. Blackhawk St., CHICAGO ^ThlMmrtofthlI^atte-ri^ GREENHOUSE MATERIAL IS THE. VERY JBELST^ fOLtY M FG . Co. ^71 Yi^z^'^-CHICi^QO, HAVE. I r. mqHT FROM THE. QULFoF MEY.KO, fi/fo yvfLL MAKE, you richt PRIce^^ SEno FOR SKETCHED EST/MATE.S AfiD CFiTaLOCfUJL FR^EL^ HOT-B^D ^/^5H,VLMTILeTmq^PPf^RfiTU^. FnTin<^s^'^nD M/!ny 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. FOLEY MANUFACTURING CO. 471 W. 22d Street CHICAGO Look through the Buyers' Directory and Ready Reference Guide. You will find some good offers there also. NOW IS THE TIME TO INSURE TOUR GLASS A«MINST DAMAGE BT HAIL* For particulars Address John O. £mt0r, Satldtm RIvmp, M. •/. December 8, 1906 HORTICULTURE 655 AND Backed Up It's interesting reading some of the things advertisers talk about, but the backing up of the talk is a good bit more interesting. When we do talk about a thing it has actually been severely tried out — it's a fact not a theory. We insist on talking facts — selling facts. We are after the man who wants the right house at the right price and who thinks pleasant dealing is worth something. HITCHINGS AND CO. GREENHOUSE DESIGNERS AND BUILDERS. Manufticturf rs of Healtnii and Ventllatlnff Apparatus. NEW YORK. 1170 Broadway, t — T How's Your Circulation TTHESE cold nights tell. If there are any symp- toms of congestion and the hot water doesn't travel through from the boiler and back again with- out wasteful coal consumption there's trouble and big fuel bills ahead for winter. We can absolutely cure this. The Holly-Castle Circulator overcomes all troubles due to defective piping. Does not ob- struct direct circulation. Can be attached to any system of piping already installed, at slight e.\pense. Built in sizes to circulate from lOo to looo gallons per minute. It makes no difference where the boiler is placed, the Circulator compels It to heat the houses. Already installed in a number of first-class establishments in New England, New York, Pennsyl- vania, New Jersey and elsewhere. Can be put in with but a few hours' disconnecting of pipes any bright day. It will save its cost in fuel in one season. Write us what your trouble is. HOLLY=CASTLE CO. ENGINEERS 170 Summer Street, BOSTON, MASS. w 'hen it comes to a place where the greenhouses' is to be a decided feature in the actual laying out of formal gardens, it must be essentially decorative — a point of beauty of itself. That's why the owner in his disappointment, had the former greenhouses torn down and re- placed by these U-Bar Palm and Fern Houses. The U-Bar house is not only the most attractive, but lasts longer and grows more plants while it does last. Send for Catalog. Pierson U = Bar Company, Designers and Builders U=Bar Qreen= houses, Metropolitan Build- ing, Fourth Avenue and 23rd Street, New York. 656 HORTICULTURE December 8, 1906 itttiSilitlttttfttliiiittt THE IRON FRAME HOUSE AND A LITTLE SIDE TALK ON WIDE HOUSES k. |ir,!. BV ^ H ERE is one of our iron frames being erected for a house 46 feet wide and 300 feet long. You can see now what we mean by self-sustaining — the force of the argument we have been advancing on its being entirely independent of any wooden 3 part for its support. Seems like a light, airy sort of frame work for so wide a house but it's as rigid and solid as a rock when completed. This man has tried about all sorts of construction and various width houses and now declares the wide house to be the most economical to both heat and work — he believes it will save him 20% in fuel. Then there's the matter of sudden changes, all that mass of air is acting as a fortification or insulation, and by the same token the dangers of chill in ventilating are reduced — the air is warm before reaching the plants. We believe thoroughly in the wide house because it is actually cheaper to erect than ridge and furrow houses covering same space — we know it gives to the grower the highest possible value. We go thoroughly into this iron frame proposition and the question of wide houses in our Iron Frame Cir- cular— send for it. Lord & Burnham Co., Greenhouse Designers and Manufacturers, 1133 Broadway, cor. 26th Street, New York. Boston Branch: 819 Fremont Building. itiltttftttittliitiftiltftit (llAlil.KS H. 'loiTI , I'leslUoiit-elect. New York Florists' Clul>. u to eyofeafo tft^i_^ flORlSVFUNr&MAJV, eocf /{/ndred hl-erejh Sq/roA/, Mass. 658 horticulture: December 15. 1906 ^ One of the Finest Gifts for the HoHdays is a ^ ^ Beautiful Plant ^ FINE WELL=QROWN PLANTS OF OUR ITarrytown Fern (Nephrolepis Piersoni Elegantissima) make'onc of the finest plants for a holiday gift that we know of. We sell large quantities of t i t F. R. PIERSON CO. these at retail among our local customers, and there is nothing more profitable or satisfactory for Christmas sales than a few of these nice plants- We can offer fine selected specimens in all sizes, from medium sized plants in 6-inch pans up to immense elegant specimens in J6-inch pans, suiting all purses and all classes of trade. Order early and have the stock on hand where you can show it. You will find nothing more satisfactory or profitable. We can supply fine plants as follows : — Fine plants, 6-in. pans, 75c. and $1.00 each — according to size. Fine specimen plants, 8-in. pans, $1.51) and $2. 00 each— according to size. Very fine specimen plants, 10=in. pans, $3.00 each ; large specimens, 12-in. pans, $5.00 each ; extra Jlarge specimens, 14-in. pans, $7. .50 each; s ill larger specimens, 16-in. pans, $10.00 each. Also young stock for growing on, $12.00 per 1(,0. Tarrytown-on-Hudson. New York ,vS December 15, 1906 HORTICULTURE 659 21 ■5i -5i ORCHIDS ORCHIDS We beg to recommend our fine stock of ORCHIDS; we have them in all styles- established, semi-established and freshly imported. Prices are moderate and quality of stock Al. Write us for prices before investing elsewhere. We also supply best Orchid-peat, Live Sphagnum and Orchid baskets. LACER & HURRELL Orchid Growers and Importers SUIYIIYIIT, IM. J. 'A- IV IV ROOTED CUTTINGS OF Kaiserin, President Carnot and La Detroit strong, healthy, well-rooted cuttings, ready Dec. 1st: price $2.50 per hundred or $20.0U per thousand. Try our .strone, healthy, western grown wood from the best corn soil in Illinois. BASSETT & WASHBURN HINSDALE, ILLS. FERNS, CRIMSON RAMBLERS.etc. 10,000 fine Ferns, low, slocky planta. Bostons, Pier- sonii. Scotti, .5 and 6-in. pots. Must be sold. 2,000 2-ycar old Crimson Rambler, 3 to 4ft., several canes, $15 per tOO. 5,000 Vinca maj. var. Fine Stock, for 4-in., $5 00 per llM: 2 1-2-in., $2 .50 per 100. 50,000 Shrubs, Vines, Ampelopsis, Veitchii, Honey- suckles, Clematis. Wistarias, Cannas, etc., that must be sold. List Free. BENJ. CONNELL, F'orlst, West Crove, Pa. We Need Room We offer good plants ai reasonable prices, DIGITALIS gloxlnlastlors.... 60c. per 100 VINCA, mixed, (ro-e white with redeye, pure while) 2 J4 in. pots, $2. 00 per 100 PRIMULA obc. gr. II., mixed, 2H in 2.50 per 1 00 BAUDISCH & CO. Union Hill, New Jersey MANETTI J?Sks A special selected grade for florisU' use Ready for delivery about December ist Write for Prices and Information THOMAS MEEHAN & SONS, Inc. Box C DRESHEFTOWN, PA. Look through the Buyers' Directory and Ready Reference Guide. You will find some good offers there also. ORCHIDS Now Is the time to place your ordtT for freshly Imi)orttHl Orchids delivered next spring. Our facilities for hnudllng large consist. meiits are second to none. Trices arc vcrv low. quiillty cnnsMercd. fine stock of fst;ili!islif(I Orrhi.is on tinnd CARRILLO & BALDMN, Secaucus, N. J. ORCHIDS from PHILIPPINES PHAL/ENOPSIS SCHILLERIANA We are ready to give quotations upon plants with I to 3 leaves, per loo plants, or upon sound plaiDts without leaves, per lOo plants, (or immediate delivery i. o. b. Hamburp. A. HELD, n-19 William St., NEW YORK BUY WHITMANI ORCHIDS 28 Houses THE RECORD BREAKER FERN IT HAS NO COMPETITOR Imported — Semi-established PUnu in 2H inch poi., $25 per 100; Established and Fine Hybrids $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. stove and Qreenhouse Plants Inspection invited Correspondence solicited JULIUS ROEHRS CO., Rutherford, N. J. Boston Ferns, Fine Plants ORCHIDS 5-ln. pots 35c 6-ln. pots 50c 7-ln. pots 65c, Iinrnedntc dcllv Cash wilh or.irr Beautiful New Pink Rose iVHJROWA See annoiincemeni and full description in "Horticulture," December 3 issue. H. N. EATON SOUTH SUDBURY, MASS. I^aryvat luiportt'i-n, J-Jjrportfm, (irotrrrt and litjhrutists in the If'orttl Sander, 8t. Albans, England and 235 Broadway, Room I NEW YORK CITY ORCHIDS^"fSPRINGDELIVERY ORCHIDS UIIUIIIUW M.-\RCH, AE'RII, .,ml M-W Ar.ivcd in (■•rrnlir.nallv f,nf condilion iht (ollo» inc PAUL NIEHOFF, Lehlghton, Penn. VANDA CdRULEA and DENDROBIUM WAROIANUM LOWII Wc jti'ttc [>riccs per too plants CVPRIPEDIUM CALLOSUM Wc .shall have one shipnicnl of 5,000 Plants, Pordeliverv June or July. Wc shall have the rare VANDA SAND ERIANA and can quote prices per single ph.nt or in quantity. A. HELD. 11-19 William St.. NEW rORK .\Ttivcd in exceptionally line condition the following DRi HIDS: LAELIAPURPURATA.CATTLEVA HARRI«ANIAE,C. INTERMEDIA, C.TRIANAE. C. LEOPOLUII and many more Write for Prices LAGER tL HURRELL, SUMMIT, N. J. 660 HORTICULTURE December 15, 1906 CHRYSANTHEMUM NOVELTIES HIS YEA.R I have to offer once more a splendid lot of new varieties. Among them will be found IN WHITES— MISS CLAY FRICK, the white sport of Wm. Duckham, winner of the Frick prize at Chicago. The best new variety of the year. Mrs A. T. Miller, Moneymaker, Kathleen Stoop. IN PINKS— Miss Marianv Hankey, Mrs. Walt,er Jenks, eLc. IN YELLOW— Mary Godfrey, Mrs. Geo. Hunt, Norman Davis, Buttercup.etc. Also J. W. Moreman, Mrs. Henry Barnes, W. J. Crossley, and many others shown at the different exhibitions. I offer young stock for delivery early in the new year. 50 new varieties of singles, the latest craze. Send for my complete list issued December J. CHARLES H. TOTTY, """s"". "■ >■ CHICAGO CARNATION CO., A. T. PYFER, Manager, Joliet, III. STILL RETAIN THEIR SUPREHACY AS CARNATION GROWERS 15 entries at Chicago won us 15 first prizes. Our stock is healthy and the cuninjs will be well r.nicd laniiary delivery o :-- Red Riding Hood (Scarlet) $12.00 per 100 $100.00 per 1000 Aristocrat (Bright Cerise) $12.00 per 100 $100.00 per 1000 White Perfection 6.00 " " 50.00 " " Rose Pinl< Enchantress 7.00 " " 60.00 " " ANO MANY OTHERS, SEND FOR LIST. CHRYSANTHEMUMS STOCK PLANTS WHITE Early— George S. Kalb, Polly Rose, Wll- lowbrook. Mid-Season — Miss Minnie Wanamaker, Ivcry, Mrs. H. Uoblnson, Nlveus, Queen, Alice Bryon, Eureka. Late — Mrs. MoAithur, Timothy Eaton, W. H. Chadwick. PINK Early— Glory of the Paclflc. Mid-Season — Pink Ivory, J. K. Shaw, Adela, Mrs. Perrln, Ethelyn, A. J. Bal- four, Wm. H. Duckham, Dr. Enguehard, Marlon Newell. Guaranteed to be strong, healthy A, N. PIERSON I.nte--Maud Dean, Lavender Queen, The Harriott. YELLOW Early — Monrovia. Mid-Season— G. Pitcher, Col. D. Apple- ton, Golden Gate. Late — Major Bonnaffon, Mrs. Trenor L. Park, H. W. Relman. RED Culllngfordll. Matchless. BROi^ZE Kate Broomhead. Mrs. Duckham. plants. $1.00 per doz., $C.0O per 100. - Cromwell, Conn. CARNATIONS. Red Chief — ^Bright scarlet— early and very produc- tive, $13.00 per loo; $ioo.oa per iO(X). Average 3 in. flower. A leader in every respect. Bonnie Vaid — Clear pi k edged while. — $i2.co per 100; I03.00 per 1000. Large well formeo bloom. Very early and prodi;ctivc F. DORNER & SONS CO. La Fayette. Ind. Carnations Rooted uuttings READY FOR DECEMBER DELIVERY. Piolc Lawson, Variegated LawsOD, White Lawson, Mrs. T. W. Lawson, Hany Fenn, Manly, Boston Market, Fair Mai-i. Enchantress. HENRY A. STEVENS CO. East ^treet. Needham, Mass ABELLE NEW PI NK 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 n injure the color. SIZE — 3 to 4 inches in diameter when established ODOR — Pleasing, but not strong. STEMS— Invariably strong, but always Kraceful, ranging from 12 to 50 inches during the season. HABIT, etc. — -A, very quick, a tive grower, making specimen plants in a short time, even from laie cuttings. On account of its rapid growth, requires supporti 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 uac here. It is the most incessant bloomer early and late, we have ever rown. Stock Limited. Delivery January 5th to 1 0th and later. Price $12.00 per lOO, $IOO.OO per lOOO The H, WEBER & SONS CO-, Oakland, Md- JOHN E. HAINES. The L eadino' Scarlet brilliant rolor. fine stem, the most produc- tive ever introdiiceil, libtoms early until thrown out in July, no extra grass. All shoots make tlowers. 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, $t>.OU per 100; $r.O per 1000. JOHN E. HAINES, Bethlehem, Pa. CHRYSANTHEMUMS C. Touscl and N'onin, llie money niokcfs as we have found them, $1.00 per doz.; $7.00 per loo; $60,00 per Tooo. Pacific, EstcU, Willowbrook, Halliday, Kalb and I- Ilnrriet. 60c per doz.: $ 4.00 per 100: " EGGELING FLORAL COMPANY 653 S. Grand Ave., St. Louis, Mo. December 15, 1906 HORTICULTURE. 661 rOR THE HOLIDAYS NORFOLK IvSLAND PINES Araucaria Excelsa 4 inch pois, 5 to 6 inches high, 2 tiers 40c. each 6 " " 12 to 14 " " 3 " 75c. '. 6 " " i6toi8 " " 3 to 4 tiers $1.00 " 6 " " 18 to 20 " " 4 " 1.25 " 7 " " 2 . to 22 " " 4 to 5 " 1.50 " Araucaria Excelsa Clauca 6 inch pots, 13 to 15 inches high, 3 tiers $1.25 each 7 " " 22 to 24 " " 4 to 5 tiers 2.00 " f ^^^J^^fWlT Araucaria Robusta Compacta 6 inch pots, lo inches high , 2 to 3 tiers $1.25 each 6 " " 12 " " 3 tiers 1.50 •• Adiantum Farleyense. Extra fine stock. The best we have ever offered —every plant a specimen. _ ^^ 4 inch pots $5.00 per dozen, $40.00 per 100 ■M^^^S^^^^^^W^ 5 " " 9-0O " " 70.00 •■ •■ >. .vraiirareami iiii,r=ys(iA:*«i«|.^^v 5 <. .. ,2.00 " " ,- MS* Nephrolepis Scotti. Dwarf, perfect bushy specimens, as fine as can he produced — 6 inch pots at 5CC. each. Nephrolepis Whitmani. The finest of all the Ostrich Plume varieties. Weil furnished, compact plants, in S inch pans, $2.00 each. Boston Ferns. Good, compact plants, in 6 inch pots, 50c. each. Mixed Ferns for Dishes. A good assoitment of useful varieties. ^ "^■^^^^^^^■glllJI^^HI^^Zim^F;" 2% inch pots $3-50 per 100; $30.00 per 1000 w^issKKtm^^ 3 6.00 " 50.00 " HENRY A. DREER, - 714 chestnut street, Philadelphia, Pa. A "BREAD AM BUTTER" CARNATION Cutting one third more than Fair Maid now in the same house. Tested four years. Debutante Rooted is the name. You can't find a better carnation. Cuttings ready for delivery after January i, 1907. $10.00 per 100. $95.00 per 1000. All Clean Stock. Order Now- J. W. HOWARD, Somerville, Mass. Adiantum Pedatum Adiantum I'edatum grows its frond.s S4 inolips high, with r, branches on a stitT stem. No bettt-r atliantuin grown for cuiiinnor as a pot iilant. StrouB.lincb pots, $10 0e made this fall RICHMOND ROSE 2^ m. $ii.oo $100.00 KAISERIN ** '* 400 35.00 VARIEGATED LAWSON R.C. 6 00 50.00 ENCHANTRESS 3.00 25.00 QUEEN and LAWSON 2.00 18.00 E. H. PYE, FLORIST UPPER NYACK, N. V. PEONIES DAHLIAS $0.00 to $10.00 per 100 EDWARD SWAYNE WEST CHESTER PA. DAVID HERBERT & SON, Successors to L. K. Peacock. Inc. .A.TCO, r«.j. Brockton Dahlia Farm Has the largest and tinesi collection of D.ihlias in United States, with prices that will suit the trade. .S>«iishy |>lHtits, every leaf perfect, from 2 in |)ol9. *:!«0 per hundred. ASSi>KTKI» KEKNS. First class va- ' rietles.incIudinK a good proportion of the Holly tern and Aspidiuin tsnssemense, m.l.OO per huiiilred. LIBERAL COUNT. CAREFUL PACKING, PROMPT SHIPMENTS. R. G. HANFORD, - Norwalk, Conn. XMAS PRIMROSES! FINEST CHINESE A fine lot of 4 X 5 inch in flower and bud, all col rs; blue, rose, blush, white, red. (ringed, $16 and $20 per lOO- Cash. Say with or without pots. Shipped Irut&ntly HARLOWAROEN GREE'iHOUSES. - Greenport, N. Y, Anything of Value to the profession CAN BE SOLD through advertising in Horticulture SPECIAL OFFER We have still a few thousand Azaleas to offer in leading varieii's, early and late sorts, from $25.00 per too up to $2.50 each. Also a tine lot of Palms in all sizes, such as Kentlafi. Arecas. Latanlas, Phoenix and Cocos. Pandanus Veltchll and utMIs, Cro- tons, Dracaenas, Nepenthes, Arallas, Araucarias, Aspidistras, Ferns suitable f.>T dishes, m lead ng varieties. Clbotlum Schledel from $i.ooto $3 00 each. Wholesale Price List on apphcation. A. LEUTHY & CO., Importers and Exporters. Growers and Dealers, Perkins St. Nurseries, Roslindale, BOSTON, MASS. ARTHUR COWEE GLADIOLUS SPECIALIST Meadowvale Farm HAS UNDER CULTIVATION OVER. 100 ACR.es COMPRISING The Best Mixtures, Collections and Named Varieties in Existence. Write for 1906 Catalog SPECIMEN NURSERY STOCK DeciduouB Trees and Shrubs, Evergreens. Rhododendrons, Azaleas, over one hundred <100^ acres of the choicest varieties. SEND rOR PKIlK LIST COTTAGE GARDENS CO. Queens, Lone Island, - New York Asparagus Plumosa Nanus Fine bushy plants. 2 1-2 inch pots, $3 per hundred, $ao.oo per thousand. 3 inch pnts, $4.00 per hundred, $30. CO per thousand. Want tne room. E. G. BLANEY. 1 63 Bucrlll Street. Telephooe 513-4. Swampicoll, Mams Asparagus Robustus The best of all A^^paraguses for a pot plant, strong three inch slock at :S!(!.00 per 100. .$.)0.00 per 1000 ALBERT M. HERR, Lancaster, Pa. GOVERNOR HERRICK (^riEioated and introduced by H. R. CARLTON, Wlllouehby, O. We have the following stcck m the finest condition to plant and now is the time to plant : a % inch at $a.oo per doz. , $ lo per loo and $75 per rooo 4 " " 2,50 " " 13 '* 100 '* 75 " 1000 It will pay you. Try It. Order at once. [ Prices slaughtered one half ARAUCARIAS OUR SPECIALTY Were never so low in prices in the history of Araucaria cultivation. Every- body can afford to buy one THE TALK OF THE LAND The Kissing Bug ok the World Makes everybody jump. What? Don't you know? It is" the AKAUCAKIA with its everlasting green. The only Christ- mas tree that makes the gloomy happy. No home complete without an Araucaria on Christmas day. LOOK! ARAUCARIA COMPACTA ROBCSTA. —The prettiest little evergreen tree on earlb. The plant* as broad as long; 6 In. pots, 3 years old, l.'J to 18 in. high, 3 to 4 tiers. Jl.2.5; 6 in. pots, 4 years old. 18 to ■22 In. high, 3 to 4 tiers, $1.50; B to 7 In. pots. 4 years old. 22 to 2.t In., high, 4 to 5 tiers, Jl.TS; 6 to 7 in. pots, .5 years old. 25 to 30 In. high, 4 to 5 tiers, $2; spe0 er.ch; 0 to 7 in. pots, single plants, 5 to 6 leaves, 3fi to 40 in. high, $1.25 to $1..10 each; 6 in. pots, 4 years old. ?,2 to 36 in high, 5 to 6 good leaves, $1.00 each; 5 1-2 to 6 In. pots. 4 years old. 5 good leaves. 30 in. high. 60 to 75 to 8.">c. each; 4 in. pots, single. 25c. Cash with order please. All goods must travel at purchaser's risk. Mention whether to ship in pots or not. GODFREY ASCHMANN 1012 Ontario St., Philadelphia, Pa. THE CHRYSANTHEMUM, by Arthur Herrington. The most com- plete and practical book on the cul- tivation of the chrysanthemum pub- lished for Americans. Illustrated. Price SOc. postpaid. Horticulture Pub. Co., 11 Hamilton Place, Boston. December 15, 1906 noKTicuui uRt: 663 Crataegus punctata Our American forests are rich in hawtliorns, and in recent yeiirs they have increased in the number of species, at an enormous rate. We have heard and read quite a good deal about Cra- taegus cordata, C. coccinea, C. tomentosa and C. Crus- galli, praising them, as they well deserve, as excellent ornamental shrubs. Little has been said about the sub- ject of this note as to its meritorious attributes. When this plant is in bloom it will compare favorably with any Crataegus that is in cultivation. Probably the reason why we have not seen more of this species is because its treatment when in a young state has not been understood. To make a shapely plant out of this shrub, it requires in its early years, to be well cut back each winter until it gets a good founda- tion. After the foundation is obtained — that is, ;i low- bushy habit, — then let it grow naturally. The writer of this note took the above picture late last May and at that time the whole plant was perfectly covered with beautiful white flowers. The foliage does not take on a brilliant color in the fall, but I have not observed any rust or fungus on the leaves. The fruit is of a greenish color and is produced abundantly, but it is not showy as in some other species of Crataegus. However, this hawthorn has another good quality which some of the species do not possess in that its stem and branches are clothed with a grayish white bark, al- most the color of the bark of the American beech. This character makes it at this time stand out conspicuously in the landscape. The plant in our garden is about eighteen or twenty feet high and thirty feet in breadth. It delights in a good strong rich soil and can be in- creased from the seeds which are produced plentifully in the fruits. Nursery men ought to make a note of this shrub as some day there will be a big demand for it. Tlic American Manuals of Botany tell us that it is found from Quebec to Ontario and Georgia. Chrysanthemum Notes llAli;v L'lUiVS.VNTllliJIUMS IX EUROPE There are many of the younger generation of clirys- antiu'iinim growers in this country who do not remember the introduction of the first hairy chrysanthemum, Mrs. Alpheus Hardy, which appears to have now vanished altogether. 1 first saw it, if my memory serves me aright, at the Centenary Chrysanthemum Show at Ghent, Belgium, in November, 1880, where Mr. Manda staged some lovely blooms of it. This was followed by Louis Boehmer and shortly afterwards the French flor- ists distributed quite a number of novelties in the new section. Their popularity was short-lived in England. For one or two years there was an excellent collection shown at Southwark Park, in France, and also in Belgium. I liave seen some very nice Ijlooms in years gone by, for on the continent, owing to the brighter sky or some pe- culiarity of culture, they did better than here. Latterly, however, there has been a considerable falling off in the exhibiting of hairy chrysanthemums both in England and on the continent. A few, however, still crop up here and there. Hairy Wonder is without doubt the loading variety from every point of view, color, size, form and in hairy appearance. This season I have in my journeyings met with a few, some of which are quite new. In case American growers are at all interested in this tvpe a few notes may be serviceable. Leocadie Gentils, a pure pale yellow, is still grown and is a very good variety; that and Louis Boehmer being both on view this season in the London Parks. Esau, a pale rosy pink silky variety, smaller in size than the others, is still kept up. Piquomal do Eozoville, dull crimson, was shown at the Paris show. At Caen a very fine one, called Alexis Dessarps, of Japanese incurving form was staged bv one of the exhibitors; it has pointed grooved I'oiets. n pure self color, deep golden yellow. CHRYSANTHEMUMS IN THE LONDON PARKS. For some years past those of the London parks un- der (he iunhority of the London County Council have held gratuitous chrysanthemum shows, which open about the middle of October and close towards the end of N'ovcuiber. These shows are held in glass structures .-peciallv provided for the purpose and are largely vis- ited by persons living in the locality, especially on fine Saturday and Sunday afternoons. There is no uniformity either in the houses or in the arrangement of these displays, each superintendent hav- ing a different kind of house and setting up his collec- tion of chrysanthemums in a way of his own. The va- rieties are numerous and by dint of a careful selection these exhibitions are prolonged over the whole chrysan- themum season, for as the earlier flowering varieties pass their best later ones are put in their place, and so- for five or six weeks a continuous show is provided. In some of the crowded districts surrounding some of the parks it is very interesting to note how keenly many of the poorer visitors are interested in the flow- ers. Wlicn tlie weather is fine there will be quite a huge crowd at the entrance to the show, and I have seen a long string of people three and four deep patiently wait- ing their turn at the entrance, which is generally at one end of the house, and tlie visitors passing through leave at the other end. It is not an uncommon thing for 6000 to 8000 to visit one of these County Council shows in one day. Brockwell Park is right away in the south of the 664 HOKTICULTURI:: December 15, 1906 great metropolis. This year a new provision in shape of a neat little span-roof house has been made in which to continue the collection. It is reached by crossing the old English garden, of which a few notes appeared about a year ago in the pages of Horticulture, and wliich at" the time of our visit in October was bright and full of color, out door chrysanthemums, dahlias and many other autumnal flowers being in full bloom. The show chrysanthemums in the house are arranged in two sloping banks, all of exhibition size, with a mid- dle path to permit of ingress and egress. There are 700 plants grown in 150 varieties, and a capital display is made. For decorative effect a large number of small flowered varieties are grown freely flowered, while the collection properly so called are only three and four blooms on a plant. The Japanese here, as elsewhere, predominate, and in whites comprise fine examples of the most popular new sorts. Purple and pink sliades are represented in numerous forms and size, from the colossal Australie down to the pretty little miniature pompon Mile. Elise Dordon, a perfect gem and a charm- ing contrast to its bigger companions. In bronzy or crimson shades we would mention Baron Hirsch, Lord Alverstone. S. T. Wright. Knstman Bolle. Mafoking Hero. Our ne.xt call was at Southwark Park, situated down in the southeast corner of London, in a crowded neigh- borliood of artisans and workers, by the river side. Here there is always an interesting display arranged in a T shaped house." Decorative varieties are also used here, being intermingled with tlie larger specimens. A good representative collection of incurves also finds a place. The Japanese here are very numerous and tlie collection consists of 3600 plants in about 340 varieties. Far away to the northeast is Victoria Park, and long before we reach tlie glass house where the collection is staged we see beds of outdoor varieties that do much to enliven the park at this dull season of the year. Soleil d'Octobre is grown here out of doors to a great extent and amply repays the trouble of planting. F>arly flow- ering pompons and Japanese are also conspicuous objects in the beds and borders. Tlie house here is ino feet by 25. The plants arc arranged as at Broekwell, but with this difference that in the rear of each sloping l)ank and at intervals in the group we see grandly flowered plants of the single variety Ladysmith, a pretty rosy pink. Eyecroft Glory, the single Mary Anderson and others. Anemone flowered varieties here are quite common, so, too, are incurves, and the Japanese comprise most of the popular sorts. Making our way due north there are two parks — Waterton Park at Highgate. one of the prettiest places of the kind in London, where there is always an inter- esting collection during ihe season, and Finsbury Park, which has really two shows. In the ordinary house a fine, bright, clean looking lot of blooms are staged in a winding, undnlating sloping liank. Space will not permit of an enumeration of the many excellent varieties shown in the front row, of wliich there is a goodly num- ber of pretty little plants of small flowered varieties about a foot high. A few steps away is the Conserva- tory, a veritable winter garden, in which palms, ferns, indiarubber jilants, araucarias, etc.. are arranged, with quite a series of groups of chrysanthemums. Here and there we find a mass of singles. The big blooms set up at intervals include many that we saw in the other house, such as Capt. Percy Scott, The Cossack (a variety probablv 10 years old). Mrs. Greenfield, Charles Long- ley, Princess Henry, J. H. Silsbury, Mr. W. Knox, which has been grand everywhere in England and France this year. Mrs. E. Mileham and Commandant Blusset. Our last visit was to Battersea Park, away down in the southwest corner. This is a much frequented show, nearly 40,000 persons having visited it in 26 days, which unfortunately included two very wet Sundays. The su- perintendent here lays himself out to obtain the greatest artistic effect possible, and certainly succeeds. The ends, part of the roof and sides of the span-roofed house are simply clothed with a mass of color obtained by training and spreading the branches of many freely flowered plants over as large a surface as possible. The specimen blooms are arranged in two sloping banks with a winding path from the middle. Several of the once popular hairy varieties are grown. Anemone va- rieties and incurves are also interspersed, the remainder of the collection being examples of grandly developed Japanese of every conceivable size and color. A few names may help the reader — the curious green variety Mine. Ed. Roger is in quantity and attracts attention here as at most of the parks. W. R. Church is big and solid, Bessie Godfrey, Mrs. H. Emmerton. Mme. Wal- deck-Rousseau, Comte Lurani, Wm. Seward, Mrs. W. Popliain. Mrs. Coombs, Mrs. Barkley. F. S. Vallis, Good Gracious, Col. W. B. Smitli. Australie, Mme. Paolo Radaelli are all in full form. What are Points? In "Rules of the Horticultural Society of Chicago, ]ii06," Rule 22 is as follows: "All judging shall be l)v such scale or scales of points as shall be adopted by the Society. No certificate or first premium shall be awarded to any exhibit scoring less than 85 points; no second premium to any exhibit scoring less than 75 points, and no third premiums to any exhibit scoring less than 65 points. Now, what 1 want lo know is whether the same kind of points are used alike at Chicago, Boston and Phila- delphia, or do they in each case make their own points as blunt or as sharp as they like? To illustrate: If the chrysanthemum Mutual Friend, 5 1-2 feet in diameter, with a total of 300 blooms, as shown in IToiiTicui.TunF, of Dec. 1 and grown by James Garthly (long may ho live) had been shown in com- petition with those exhibited at Chicago last month (and there is no reason why it or one approximating it might not have been), wouhl the judges have been con- lent to give this as high as 9S points only in comparison with its competitors so as to iiring them within striking distance — there was not a plant that would have scored 50 against it, consequently if points counted, no pre- mium would have been awarded — or, would the judges have pointed up the Gartlily plant to 162, so as to bring the others into the zone where 85 points were possible? If so what then would have become of the surplus 62 points? This is wlint I am wondering about. nA^^W- Ikrrh^ December 15, 1906 HORTICULTURC tiGo President-elect Totty (Sec Frontispiece.) C. ii. Totty, tlie newly elected president of the New York Florists' Club, was born in Shropshire, England, in 1873, and is therefore to be congratulated upon being elected as president of such a club as the New York Florists'. Few men have had this honor so young in life. After leaving school Mr. Totty went first to the Albrighton Gardens, serving three years, after which time he moved to Dickson's of Chester for nearly two years, thence to Morris Green near Liverpool for one 3-ear, thereby fitting himself with a thorough knowl- edge of his work and able to go out into the world and hold his own. Landing in this country in 1893 his first position was with Mrs. F. F. Thompson of Canandaigua, N. Y., for two years, after which we find him at Florham Farms, Madison, N. J., as foreman where perhaps the name Totty became a houseliold word, for the chrysanthe- mums grown here have never been excelled and rarely equalled. While the chrysanthemiim may have been his best, fruit, orchids and carnations were equally well grown. Eight years later Mr. Totty started in business for himself about three and a half years ago, since which time he has built up a most successful business, few men in fact can hope to reach the same position in commercial horticulture in so short a time. Wliatever Mr. Totty takes in hand is done and done well and we look to him for a most successful year in the New York Florists' Club, which is honored most by placing him at the head. 'X i^«J*!i British Horticulture BULBS BY THE MILLION Wisbech, in Cambridgeshire, is a noted fruit growing centre, besides being the headquarters of several well known firms of nurserymen. Recently I visited the nurseries in that district of Mr. J. W. Cross, who is one of the largest bulb growers in the country. In a chat with Mr. Cross the question of the possibility of bulb- growing being over done in England was discussed. "I am not upset by any likelihood of that kind," Mr. Cross stated, "for it is a well known fact that many of the varieties fully maintain their value.-, m -ii]f .i n... increased output. One important factor is tlic increas- ing demand for bloom. In most towns tlicrc is a greater quantity of bloom sold. Even tlie working classes are ready to spend a few coppers in purchasing fiowers to brighten the homes in the spring. Then, again, amateurs pay greater attention to bulb culture in their gardens, recognizing that it is possible to make a bright display indoors and outside in the spring at a very reasonable cost." My own observations confirm this, for from the numerous inquiries made by ama- teurs as to the best methods of bulb culture there is un- doubtedly an increasing interest displayed in this branch of horticulture. DUTCH vs. KNOI.ISII BULBS As to whether the English growers can successfully compete with the Dutch cultivators, Mr. Cross said, •'I maintain that in England we can produce as good bulbs as in Holland, and, in fact, in some instances we excel them. Some Dutch growers have been over here and they were surprised at the results obtained. The Dutch growers have the advantage of cheaper labor, but on the other hand they derive no revenue from the sale of blooms as we do in England." Continuing, Mr. Cross said, "It is sometimes asserted that it is not pos- sible to successfully cultivate hyacinths in competition with the Dutch growers, but I have been able to show in my own nurseries that is a mistake. The English bulbs generally have more substance and produce a bet- ter result. Two of our bulbs will weigh as much as three of the Dutch ones of the same size. I iiavc not the slightest fear of any competition from the Dutch as regards quality." >t>y. Ckelt^. Our Way to make our publication valuable to the advertising dealers in every branch of the profession is to provide such reading matter as w'ill 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 modium equal to Horticulture for the purpose. Our advertising pages show business houses universally known as leadei's in American horticultural enterprise, who have used Iheso columns constantly for the past two years. They Know Why! Next -weeK's issue will contain the first of a series of interesting articles on the Amaryllis by John Thorpe. 666 HORTI CULTURE December 15, 1906 horticulture: VOL. IV DECEMBER 15, 1906 NO. 24 PUBLISHED WEEKLY BY HORTICULTURE PUBLISHING CO. 11 Hamilton Place, Boston, Mass. Telephone, Oxford 292 ^VM. J. STEWART, Editor and Manager SUBSCRIPTION PRICE One Year, in advance $1.00 To Foreign Countries 2.00 Single Copies ... .03 ADVERTISING RATES, NET Per Inch, 30 inches to page . .go Full Page 24.00 Od Yearly Contract— 52 consecutive times— per inch, .70. Per page 20.00 COPVRIOHT, 1906, BY HORTICULTURE PUB. CO. Entered a.s 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>-Charles H. Totty CRATAEGUS PUNCTATA— Robert Cameron— Illus- trated 663 CHRYSANTHEMUM NOTES— C. Harman Payne 663 VPHAT ARE POINTS?— John Thorpe 664 PRESIDENT-ELECT TOTTY— Wm. H. Duckham 665 BRITISH HORTICULTURE)— W. H. Adsett 665 AFTER ADJOURNMENT 667 TRADE VS. CIVIC IMPROVEMENT SOCIETIES- Peter Bisset 667 NEWS OF THE CLUBS AND SOCIETIES Minnesota State Horticultural Society — Vermont Horticultural Meet 668 Pittsburg and Allegheny Florists' and Gardeners' Club— N. J. Floricultural Society— St. Louis Horti- cultural Society 669 New York Florists' Club — Elberon Horticultural Society — Massachusetts Horticultural Society — Chrysanthemum Society of America— Maryland State Horticultural Society 670 American Rose Society — Club and Society Notes 671 SEED TRADE TOPICg 672 Broad Beans — John Thorpe 672 SPORTS— Paper by Patrick O'Mara 674 OBITUARY Albert Zimmerman— W. C. Elliott— Thomas Hefllng —Mrs. E. V. Hallock— James Vick 677 CUT FLOWER MARKET REPORTS Boston, Chicago, Columbus. Detroit, Indianapolis, Ix)uisville, New York, Philadelphia 679 MISCELLANEOUS Newport Notes 667 Plant Imports 671 A good Pot Cover — Illustrated 674 News Notes 676 Personal 676 Movements of Gardeners 677 Philadelphia Notes 679 Publications Received 685 An English Scale of Points 685 Proud of Wirth 685 A Pawtucket Enterprise 685 Greenhouses Building and Projected 686 A Useful Tool 686 Incorporated 686 Ust of Patents 686 Again we have a demonstration of the A commend- commendable spirit actuating the plant able spirit introducers and their willingness to fol- low the course established by the societies in tlio interests of a well-regulated nomenclature, in tlie willing withdrawal of a duplicated carnation name by Messrs. Stevenson Bros., of Govanstown, Md. We hope Carnation Splendor will enjoy a career comnien- >urate with its name. The instructive article on Lapagerias, by About Edgar Elvin, in our issue of Decemlier lapagerias g, has been received with much favor by flower growers who take an interest in high class specialties. Many still remember that glori- ous mantel decoration by the late David Allan at the Massachusetts Horticultural Society's exhibition in con- nection with the S. A. F. convention in Boston sixteen years ago — probably the most beautiful mantel decora- tion ever seen in this country — and the charm lent thereto by the lovely pendant blooms of pink, white and "Nash Court" lapagerias. Any one growing these floral gems within reach of an affluent market can rely upon getting his own price for them. Reports from various points con- The status of cerning Thanksgiving week trade the single violet confirm the views expressed in these columns a year ago, that the single violet was destined soon to become an aggressive rival for the hitherto supreme Marie Louise. Already, in- deed, it seems to have taken precedence in several mar- kets, bringing a higher price and, we are very sure, giving much greater satisfaction to buyers, with its superior fragrance, longer stems and better keeping qualities. Growers should be grateful for this turn of the popular fancy for it opens the way for a resum|)tion of violet growing in many quarters where the uncertain and crotchety behavior of the double-flowered varieties liad made profitable culture of this popular flower an impossibility and compelled buyers to depend upon remote sources of supply. Because of the evanescence of the violet perfume the home market violet, wlien procurable, is bound to win out. The more we think it over the better Financing we are impressed with the plan the exhibition adopted by the Columbus Florists' Club for defraying a part of the expense of tlieir chrysanthemum exhibition. The great direct and indirect value of such exhibitions is acknowl- edged by everybody but they cannot be made for noth- ing and, as the hard-working managers of such affairs well know, the securing of the wherewithal to pay premiums and other necessary expenses is the greatest problem they have to face. The plan adopted by the aforesaid club is simply to assess every competitor ten per cent, of the first prize in the class of his entry. In their recent show these entry fees amounted to one-half the prize money awarded. There is a distinct element of fairness in thus making the possible beneficiaries con- tribute each something and the sentiment of co-ojjcra- tion and joint responsibility is a good thing to be en- couraged. If, to this trifling fee there should be added an additional forfeit for each "quitter" as advocated by Mr. Asinus in la.st week's issue of Horticulture, per- liaps some of our struggling young organizations would find their annual exhibitions considerably less of a liunlcn. December 15, 1906 HORTICULTURE. 667 AFTER ADJOURNMENT. Didn't get round to fixing up an adv. for the special number of HORTI- CULTURE? Too busy? B'orgot it till too late? Well, that's unfortunate, but— there is yet time and next week is your best chance because there is always new business for the adver- tiser who is first on the spot. Think it over and you'll conclude we're right. We read in our English exchanges of a new invention called a "Tilting Plant Holder," described as an iron ring to hold a flowerpot, springing from a curved arm on a firm support, the holder is adjustable to any desired height or curve, and intended to aid in the satisfactory arrangement of pot-plants at exhibitions or in c-on- servatories by enabling them to be fixed in almost any required position. A contrivance similar to this has been on sale by our florists' supply dealers for "lo, these many years." If we may believe the newspaper accounts, the Agricultural Department at Washington has been deeply en- grossed in the weighty responsibilities of selecting appropriate names for the various seedling chrysanthemums which it has been permitting the pub- lic to look at. Among the many more or less appropriate titles suggested by the friends of the puzzled Department were "Tammany" for a white bloom of great purity and "William Ran- dolph Hearst" for a small yeilow variety shaped much like a lemon. It is too bad to pile this great burden on top of all the free seed trouble but we are glad to see that the Depart- ment is doing its best to conscien- tiously discharge the great duty which has devolved upon it. Oceans of comment on the Niagara question have flooded us the past week. One of the most temperate and thoughtful reviews of Secretary Taft's attitude appears in the Philadelphia Record of November 28th and sizes the matter up so judiciously that we reprint it below. In passing it is grat- ifying to record our high appreciation of the dignified attitude of J. Horace McFarland under the trying ordeal of the secretary's contempt. POPULAR SENTIMEN-r AND NIAGARA FALLS. Secretary Taft's admittedly Impatitoi interruption of the argument of the presi- dent of the American civic Association against the diversion of any additonal volume of water by tl'.e power companies from Niagara Falls is an indication that "hysterics" are not pe^ his duty. President McFarland had no occasion for "feeling a little bit nervous" because the department had gone so deeply into the economic side of the question; that side as well as the sentimental aspect is to be considered. But when Secretary Taft remarked that "he could not see what popular sentiment had to do with the con- struction of an act of Congress." was he not himself just a little bit hysterical? "The act was passed in d'*fercnce to a strong popular sentiment. Its prime pur- pose Is the preservation of the s'renic beau- ties of the Falls: and that purpose Is sev- eral times expressed therein. It empowers the Secretary of War to Issue revocable permits for the diversion of a quantltv of water not to exceed 15.CO0 cubic feet" per seeond: but the privileges of the power companies are to be strictly subordinated to the main object of the law. The diver- sion must not be greater that the quan- tity stated, nor may the Secritarv grant permits up to the limit If the beauty of the Falls as a spectacle should be Im- paired thereby. If only 10,000 or 8000 or 6000 cubic feet per second can be diverted without marring the scenic eCEeet, per- mits to withdraw larger quantities mav not he granted. If this should involve an invasion of rights already acquired or the disturbance of "vested Interests" It Is more than probable that public opinion would favor the most liberal compensation of the parties dispossessed rather than per- mit any diminution of the spectacular grandeur of Niagara. So much has senti- ment to do with the construction of the act. TRADE VS. CIVIC IMPROVEMENT SOCIETY. Editor of HORTICULTURE: Dear Sir:— I beg to differ with .\lr. Watson on the subject of Trade vs. Civic Improvement Societies. In your issue of December 1st he says the trade of florists' clubs can do little to help along the taste for ornamental gardening, but as individuals they should become members of the local civic improvement society. This ;s good advice and should be followed by everyone interested in more beautiful gardens for the people. But do not stop here. The members of the florists' clubs are generally well qualified, some more so than members of the civic improvement societies, to impart knowledge on the subject of ornamental gardening, and I feel sure ( from the experience of the local club here) if the florists' clubs of the vari- ous cities will inaugurate a series of free illustrated lectures on the sub- ject, the lecturer being a man well linown as an autliority on the sub- ject, (and what florist club has not one or more such men amongst its members?) they will have a large and interested attendance. Most town and city governments will gladly provide suitable halls free of cost for such a purpose. Another line of action for the florists' clubs to enhance love for gardening, is to offer medals for plants or flowers raised by the school chil- dren. This is where the foundation should be laid; start with the child and you have learned the man. The results will not be apparent at first, but they are sure to come in time, by a greater love for plants, flowers, and more lieatUiful home surroundings. In the spring of this year the Florists' Club of Washington, D. C, offered through the Board of Educa- tion a gold and a silver medal for the best garden surrounding the schools of the District of Columbia, the gar- dens to be cared for by the school children under instruction from the teachers. This created great rivalry amongst the schools and the children with very gratifying results to the florists' club, and no doubt of lasting benefit to the children, for they have learned to plant the seeds and care for the plants until they reached maturity. Another line that is very much neglected by florists and gardeners of America in preparing schedules for flower shows, is, that the true ama- teurs, or what is termed in Great Britain, cottagers, are entirely left out. I am sure it would prove of lasting benefit to the florists as well as the (ountry at large if we could get the amateur more interested in the grow- ing of flowers and plants; offer prizes for ferns, geraniums, rubber-plants, palms and such plants that have been growing in the homes of the people for a stated period, advertising the same freely in the daily papers; very soon more interest would be taken in flowers and plants, and from house plants and flowers it is an easy step to more beautiful gardens. It is time for our florists' clubs to take a broader view of this subject, and to launch out from the narrow confines of trade bands into the broader and more use- ful lines of the horticultural societies. If the constitution will not permit of this widening, the sooner it is re- vised the better, so as to admit to membership all interested in growing plants, be he fiorist, gardener, or amateur; the better it will be for the club and the city where it is located. PETER BISSET. NEWPORT NOTES. Mr. Wm. B. Leeds has purchased Rough Point, the Newport estate of Fred W. Vanderbilt. This is one of the most desirable places in Newport. The work of laying out and planting the grounds was originally done under the supervision of the late Frederick Law Olmsted; since then Robert Hun- nick, who assumed the position of gar- dener there .'•hortly after its purchase by Mr. Vanderbilt, has accomplished a great deal. O. H. P. Belmont is having plans prepared for extensive alterations and improvements to his residence and grounds, which include the construc- tion of an Italian garden and a new entrance ro:'d from Bellevue avenue. Frederick W. Kelsey of New York has been commissioned to plant a great number of willows on exposed places on the estate. In the municipal election recently held in Newport tliere were numerous aspirants for office among the frater- nity; on the whole they fared fairly weil. Among those elected from dif- ferent wards were Thomas and Joseph Gibson from the second, Patrick F. Reynolds from the fourth. James J. Sullivan and Dennis Leary from the solid fifth. Mr. Sullivan is gardener for Mrs. Ogden Goelet whose son, Robert Goelet, run on the municipal associa- tion ticket for representative in the fourth ward. He did not get elected. Comment unnecessary. Many readers of HORTICULTURE are exceedingly anxious for the ap- pearance of the next issue to see what Robert McGorum will have to say In response to the outburst of George C. Watson. The common impression is that Mr. McGorum will have something very interesting to say to his friend Mr. Watson. Any doubt which may have been en- tertained as to the carrying qualities of .Vdiantum pedatum will be set at rest by the fact that a package of plants of this useful fern which A. Mittlng is advertising in HORTICULTURE ar- rived at Dreer's, Philadelphia, in good condition, after the trip across the con- tinent from Santa Cruz, California. 668 HORTICULTURi: December 15, 1906 NEWS OF THE CLUBS AND SOCIETIES MINNESOTA STATE HORTI- CULTURAL SOCIETY. This society held its annual meet- ing at the usual place, in the Audi- ence Room of the First Unitarian Church, Minneapolis. Wreathed in green and in a con- spicuous place were the following names "In Memoriam": Amasa Stew- art, 0. M. Lord, R. H. L. Jewett, Jona- than Freeman, S. D. Hillman, R. J. Mendenhall, Wm. Oxford. The first session opened with Presi- dent Clarence Wedge in the chair; there was an organ solo, an opening song by I. N. Jayne and then Rev. C. S. Harrison of York, Neb., pronounced the invocation. President Wedge told us of a year of much progress and the reports that followed were proof of all he said. Next on the program was the first number, and Rev. C. S. Harrison delivered an address: "The Farmers' and Gardeners' Unused Capital." The speaker showed specimens of one- year tree growths and enlarged on the great possibilities for those who would simply use the materials that all land owners have; nor was this all that was said: in a natural way Rev. Harrison pictured the great moral lessons from all the manifold workings of nature — her recesses were filled with materials with which we all could work and create beauty — all that offends the eye must be banished; we must revel in the glories of this beautiful world. Next, Prof. Thos. Shaw, St. Anthony Park, read a care- fully prepared paper in which he showed how farmers might grow their own fruit with but little effort and cost. "A Half Century in the Straw- berry Field" was a paper then read by Geo. J. Kellogg, l^ke Mills, Wis. Mr. Kellogg told of varieties that seemed most likely to be of need for the next few years, and in answer to questions gave some good hints on cultural methods. The afternoon session opened with the question hour and any who cared for specific information were told to fire questions at A. K. Bush. Some ten papers were read on nursery topics by appointed specialists. Benj. F. Hoyt, St. Paul, spoke of the "Art of Growing Pedigree Straw- berry Plants"; this paper was very interesting, comprehensive, and told of the necessity of careful handling and selecting. After Mr. Hoyt had finished there was some argument on strawberries though the pedigree plants were favored. E. M. Sherman of Charles City, Iowa, read an interesting paper relating to the growing of ornamental trees and shrubs, and what seemed best for this State were named. State Entomologist, F. L. Wash- burn, gave some excellent suggestions as to how each locality could guard against new insects being admitted into the State. He is alert, wise and cheerful; he consented to be the State Mothball, said gypsy moth had no ex- istence here and that we were free now from much that the east has and emphasized the need of keeping the State clean. At the Wednesday morning session annual reports of the officers were read, and each were allowed two min- utes in which to make oral statement as to features of special interest in connection with the substance of his report. Wednesday afternoon session, opened with lessons in cross-pollina- tion for members of Plant Breeders' Auxiliary and any others interested. At 3 o'clock the Women's Auxiliary held its joint session; the ladies pre- sented an unusually good program, in- cluding "Nature Study for Farm Chil- dren," "The Dietetic Value of Fruits," and Prof. Washburn gave a talk on 'Insects Injurious to Horticulture and Their Parasites;" this talk was illus- trated with lantern slides. Thursday morning's session was given over to a Calendar Program for .luly and August; experienced growers told of the needs and best ways of working orchards in these months; the vegetable and flower garden were also considered. The reports of committees on seedling fruits and on awards on seedling apples with display of those sorts receiving highest awards were presented by the chairman of the com- mittees. Annual election of offlcera then took place, and Prof. Samuel B. Green was elected president. The Minnesota State Forestry Asso- ciation— joint session, President Chas. M. Loring, opened with the annual greeting. Prof. Green gave a most vivid picture of conditions throughout the state, made it strong that there must be money appropriated for the various needs. There are 600,000 pine seedlings and no funds to cover ex- pense of planting them. Kx-Lieutenant Governor B. F. Nel- son spoke about the needed legislation for protection of our forests around the head waters of the Mississippi; he advocates that strong measures be taken, and that the reserves may be well cared for; he forecasts a dry river bed if cutting is long continued. At the Forestry joint session Judge Douglas spoke of game preservations. His suggestion was that instead of game wardens, there be appointed for- esters who would not only look after the forest but the game also, for the two go hand-in-hand. Commercialism is the greatest foe to our game, for the world of commerce offers large sums for hides. Resolutions were adopted for a vigorous attempt to get the leg- islature to supply funds. "The German Orchard," illustrated with lantern slides, by Prof. Harry A. Huston of Chicago completed the day's program. In the evening the annual society banquet was held. "Some sense and considerable nonsense with a good dinner thrown in" was promised and fulfilled. P. V. Collins of P. V. C. Pub- lishing Co. was toastmaster. Grace was offered by Geo. J. Kellogg of Janesville, Wis. T. N. Jayne, a prom- ising young lawyer of Minneapolis, rendered a solo. Roy D. Underwood responded to the toast "Some joy for every day — if we insist upon it," very well given. "My pleasure or 'what you will' in a suburban garden," G. A. Stockwell, Minneapolis. "An amateur horticulturist under the X-ray — his wife turns it on," Mrs. F. F. Farrar, White Bear. There was comedy in this. Recitations, Miss Fay Latham and R. A. Schultz. Address, "The nur- serymen of the west — their enterprise surpassed only by their modesty," Eugen Leear. "The joys of memory— these are the things that endure," C. S. Harrison, York, Neb. All had a good time — so they say. Friday morning there were "many good things," the subject mostly about fruit. Friday afternoon's session was the last and best. J. M. Underwood of the Plant Breeders' Auxiliary gave an address. Prof. Bass gave an in- teresting reading about "Breeding for Hardiness." Chas. G. Patten, Charles City, la., and Prof. R. A. Emerson of Lincoln, Neb., also spoke along the same lines. Prof. Green gave a report of work done in plant breeding at State Experiment Station. At 4 o'clock President Green was in the chair. There was a report of com- mittee on obituaries and final resolu- tions. Then came the two minute speeches by members. These were terse, well mixed with wit, yet the general tone was pathetic for many had "gone before"; only a few of the first members remained; and their gray hairs and weathered features, foretold their near fate. President Green is a true master of ceremonies, and his closing remarks properly characterized the past. All agreed that it was the best meeting the so- ciety has ever had, all had been helped, and it's because that there is loyalty and good fellowship that en- ables Minnesota to boast of the largest horticultural society in America. G. L. SKUTT. VERMONT HORTICULTURISTS MEET. The twelfth annual meeting of Ver- mont State Horticultural Society held at Burlington, December 5 and 6, proved to be one of the best in the history of the society. The attend- ance throughout the sessions, while not large, was comprised almost wholly of representative fruit growers, who evinced a very marked Interest in the addresses of the speakers on the pro- gram. The fruit exhibit was fully twice as large as any heretofore made by the society and in quality was fully up to the standard. The high color of the apples was a frequent subject of re- mark. A practical demonstration of the proper grading and packing of apples was given. The newly-elected officers for the ensuing year are as follows: President, T. L. Kinney, So. Hero, Vt. ; secretary, Wm. Stuart, Burlington; treasurer, A. M. Vaughan, Randolph; auditor, L. H. Sheldon, Fair Haven. The appointment of the vice-president was left in the hands of the newly-elected president and treasurer. The following resolutions were presented and adopted: "That the society urge that some steps be taken by the State relative to the sup- pression and eradication of the San Jose scale within its borders. In view of the fact that the Adams fund appreciably increases the income of the Vermont Agricultural Experi- ment Station we would suggest that a portion of it be applied in the pursuit of scientific investigations in horti- culture. WM. STUART. Sec'y. December 15, 1906 h^^di-i^.t, ^ HOKTICULT U R E 669 I Once Used, Always Used! \ jKoral Letters and Emblems! I Koral good, hav. „o e,u.,. The ™„ .k.t.„„,e .„b,.„„, „,„„o.,™., etc., reproduced .i,h e„c,..., .o, I 4 possible with any other process. S * ARTIFICIAL POINSETTIAS I I KOR»L MANUFACTURING CC, 26 Hawley Sheet, Boslon. ,., „.,3,,,, » PITTSBURGH AND ALLEGHENY murh anrl ti.of *k„ u, ^^ ^~ FLORISTS- AND GARDENERS' wout be Liter ms''°retJL^"°'', " ^"'- ^"""^ HORTICULTURAL CLUB . "^'•'•7^. HIS leruarks made a SOCIETY. At the meeting of the club, Decern- has'' be™n" in^'"califOTnia ^'r'"i'' vl!*." '^^'^ executive committee of the St her 4 there was a goodly display of spoke on his impressions of that state' ^'"^'^ Horticultural Society held their pot plants in illustration of the sub- The .Tanuary meetlnr will hi J "-egular monthly meeting at the resi- ject of the meeting, "Christmas plants smoker. uciETY. 1,5 distributed at large which contains poinsettia; Thos. Jenkinson, excep- ^"^ regular monthly meeting and extracts from the by-laws of the so- tionally fine begonia Glorie de Lor- annual election of this society took ciety and sets forth the objects, aims raine, pink and white; H. S. Price, be- P'^'^<^ "n December 7th. Final reports and privileges of the society of which gonias and primulas Sutton's strain; 'n regard to the recent fall .show were some of the most important are: To Western Penitentiary, Waller James, made by the secretary and treasurer, give at least one creditable flower gardener, begonias; Jno. Bader, be- showing a deficit of $125, which will show each year to its members and in- gonias; Randolph & McClements, ar- ^^^'^ to be paid from the treasury or vited guests; act as authority in hortl- aucarias, Ficuc pandurata, dracaenas, ^^ niet by one or more of the society's cultural questions pertaining to the Phoenix Robelini; Blind Bros., Ota- patrons. The election resulted in the best methods of amateur gardening; heite oranges, ardisias, azaleas, poin- following officers for the ensuing year: give instructive public lectures relating settias; some of their pots were ad- President, W. J. Bennett, gardener for to beautifying home surroundings; vantageously covered with crepe ■'^- f'- Van Gaasbeck; vice-president, issue bulletins on the care of plants in paper; Phipps Conservatories, fine cy- Arthur T. Caparn, superintendent for the house or conservatory, and in clan. en; David Fraser cut blooms of estate of Stewart Hartshorn, Esq.; every manner assist the public in their cyclamen and Primula obconica; John secretary, Henry Halbig, gardener for horticultural wants. The privileges E. Haines, Imperial and Pink Imperial George Graves; treasurer, William are so inviting that members have carnations; B. K. & B. Floral Co., Read, gardener for S. & A. Colgate. asked to be enrolled without sollcita- Richmond, Ind., carnations Purity and The annual competition for the month- tion, besides this the folder bears the Superior, the former a very attractive b' floral display was closed, and the endorsements and signatures of the white with full center, the latter a winners' names hitherto designated by president of the Civic League of SL bright pink. numbers, announced with their aver- Louis, Dr. Wm. Trelease, Director Mis- Mr. W. A. Clarke in his address said ages: General— first, Peter Duff with souri Botanical Garden, F. W. Taylor, that the great bulk of plants used in an average of 92+; second, William Chief Department of Agriculture and Pittsburgh was shipped in from other Read, 8S+. Special Orchid — first. Horticulture, Louisiana Purchase Ex- points and it would seem that the Arthur Bodwell, 90+; second. Lager position, and others, all of whom have money thus expended could be kept at and Hurrell, 92 for only 10 months. volunteered to '-stand by the ship." At home by the growers if they would put Special for gardeners without glass — the next regular meeting preparations good plants on the market. The most Arthur T. Caparn, 85+. Attention was will be made for the first grand an- taking plant for Christmas was the called by the secretary to the fact of uual meeting in January, poinsettia; the most attractive way of Lager and Hurrell having entered A resolution was offered and adopted arrangement, in baskets with pans. A after the competition was under way, to endorse Mr. Wm. Young for state grower of poor stuff should be told his the average for ten months only run- vice-president of the S. A. F. for Mis- stock is poor; too much salve is given ning but fifteen points behind their souri east to growers; if they grew one-third as competitor. J. B. DAVIS. OTTO G. KOENIG, Secretary. BAYERSDORFER QUALITY In Holiday Goods as in all other Florists' Supplies is what you want. Our Grade, Our Variety, Our Full Values, in F"ancy Baskets, jardinieres, Pot Covers, Bells, Immortelles, Immortelle Wreaths, etc., cannot be duplicated on this con- tinent. All fresh goods. We are now fully settled in our spacious new quarters at 1129 ARCH STREET WHERE WE OCCUPY THE ENTIRE BUILDING H. BAYERSDORFER & CO., PHILA., PA. THE FLORISTS' SUPPLY HOUSE OF AMERICA 670 HORTICULTURE. December 15, 1906 ^iiiiiiiiiiiiiimiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiimiiiiiiiiiiiiiiic: IGARNATIONS IMPERIAL and PINK IMPERIALf 5 T H E Y Prices $12. OO per lOO, SIOO.OO per lOOO, 250 at lOO rate. DiscounJ for cash with order. E I WIN ALEX J. GUTTMAN, 43W.28St.,NewYork-j. E. haines, Bethlehem, Pa. I niiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiHiiiiiiDiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiR NEW YORK FLORISTS' CUUB. The meeting of the New York Florists' Club last Monday night was probably the largest business meeting on record for this club. There were not far from one hundred and fifty persons present. The cause of the outpouring was the annual election of officers, and if it had not been for the downpour of rain the crowd would undoubtedly have been considerably larger. Resignations from membership were received from .1. N. May, Chas. H. Allen, and E. Steftens. All were ac- cepted and. on motion of John Birnie, Messrs. May and Allen were elected honorary members. Announcemeut was made of the death of Mrs. E. V. Hallock and Messrs. Traendly, Wheeler and Stewart were appointed a com- mittee to present appropriate resolu- tions at the next meeting. Balloting for officers for 1907 fol- lowed. During the vote-counting an on- slaught was made upon Mr. Nugent's well-supplied commissary department after which announcement was made that Charles H. Totty of Madison, N. J., had been elected president, A. .1. Manda, vice-president; John Young, secretary, and L. W. Wheeler, treas- urer, the latter being elected over C. B. Weathered who has filled the office for nineteen years, by a plurality of six. Messrs. John Scott, W. F. Sheri- dan and Julius Roehrs, Jr., were elected trustees. The defeated candi- dates then severally made motions de- claring the elections to be unanimous and the successful ones, being called upon, each made appreciative remarks. Secretary Young on this occasion was given a roof- raising ovation. There were some fine exhibits on the tables, which the judges made recommendations on as follows: Eighty-five points and a preliminary certificate to crimson seedling carna- tion shown by A. Domeusy; 89 points and preliminary certificate to carna- tion Welcome a rose pink sport from Mrs. T. M'. Lawson, exhibited by Dailledouze Brothers, 85 points and preliminary certificate to carnation Pink Imperial, and 82 points with thanks to carnation Imperial, shown by A. J. Guttman; 74 points and thanks to scarlet carnation Mrs. Robert Hartshorne shown by W. Tierney; cultural certificate to Henry Turner for specimen Gloire de Lor- raine begonia and Mr. Mense for violets; thanks to A. C. Zvolanck for sweet peas. by Peter Murray a beautiful Phoenix Robelini; carnations ' by A. Bauer; stevias by A. Grieb; violets by Fred Dettlinger. A committee consisting of Messrs. Robertson, Grieb and Dett- linger was appointed to confer with the Board of Education of Oakhurst in regard to beautifying the school grounds. After remarks by Mr. Her- bert Hall the meeting adjourned. ELBERON HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY. At the regular meeting of this so- ciety on December 3, great interest was taken in a new seedling carnation exhibited by Mr. Tierney of High- lands of Navesink which was awarded a certificate of merit, scoring 90 points. Mr. Tierney has named It Mrs. Robert Hartshorn in honor of his employer. There were also exhibited MASSACHUSETTS HORTICUL- TURAL SOCIETY. At a meeting of the Board of Trus- tees of the Massachusetts Horticul- tural Society held December 8 nine new members were elected. Several protests against recent awards made by the committee on vegetables were considered and referred to a special committee for investigation. To pro- vide for such cases in the future a new rule was adopted as follows: "Whenever any exhibitor shall con- sider himself personally aggrieved by any award of a prize he may file a written protest with Secretary imme- diately after such award. The Secre- tary shall forthwith transmit such protest to the committee that made the protested award and such commit- tee shall thereupon reconsider such award. No protest shall be consid- ered unless made as provided in this rule." It was voted also that the free use of one of the halls of the society's l)uilding be granted to the landscape gardening class of the Gardeners' and Florists' Club of Boston. Committees for the year 1907 were appointed as follows: Finance: W. Hunnewell, chairman; A. F. Estabrook, S. M. Weld. Library: C. S. Sargent, chairman; T. O. Fuller, C. W. Jenks, H. P. Walcott, S. Hen- shaw. Lectures and Publications: W. P. Rich, chairman; J. W. Manning, J. A. Pettigrew, E. B. Wilder. Prizes and Exhibitions: J. K. M. L. Far- quhar, chairman; W. N. Craig, A. H. ■'■■ewkes. W. Wheeler, Isaac Locke, W. H. Spooner. Plants and Flowers: A. H. Fewkes, chairman; R. Cameron, W. N. Craig, T. D. Hatfield, W. Nichol- son. Fruits: W. Wheeler, chairman; C. F. Curtis, J. W. Hill. Vegetables: Isaac Locke, chairman; Duncan Fin- layson, J. B. Shurtleff, Jr. Gardens: C. W. Parker, chairman; Oakes Ames, Geo. Barker, W. N. Craig, W. H. El- liott, A. H. Fewkes, J. A. Pettigrew, W. W. Raw^son, W. P. Rich, H. P. Walcott, S. M. Weld. Children's Gar- dens: H. S. Adams, chairman; H. S. Rand, W. E. C. Rich, W. P. Rich. WM. P. RICH, Secretary. CHRYSANTHEMUM SOCIETY OF AMERICA. Work of Committees. Chicago, Dec. 1st.— Mile. Jeanne Rosette, pink. Exhibited by the E. G. Hill Co. Scored 91 points commercial scale. DAVID ERASER, Sec'y. MARYLAND STATE HORTI- CULTURAL SOCIETY. Specimens of the best that the state grows in vineyard, orchard and gar- den were shown at the ninth annual meeting of the society on December o and 6 in the armory of the Fifth Regiment, Baltimore. The opening exercises were held in the auditorium at 2 o'clock, Wednesday. Mayor Tim- anus was escorted to the platform and introduced by Prof. T. B. Symons, state entomologist and superintendent of this year's exhibit. He welcomed the members to the city in a happy vein, and said : "We can learn much trom the horticulturists of Maryland. The city government is particularly interested in beautifying the parks and no doubt you can give us many points which if followed will make our parks unsurpassed in beauty throughout the world." Mr. Orlando Harrison of Berlin in responding for the society, praised the people of Bal- timore for the pluck shown in rebuild- ing their city; also made a plea on the part of the society for a building to be known as "Horticultural Hall." President E. P. Cohill referred briefly to the labor question which is now confronting many of the fruit and truck growers and made a suggestion lor meeting it; also asked the grow- ers to co-operate in removing all dan- gers, as far as possible, which sur- round truck growing, and with the state officials in combating the pear blight, peach yellows and San Jose scale which are doing great damage. A resolution was introduced by Prof. Symons protesting against the future million-dollar appropriation by Congress for distribution of seeds, as the belief is that the farmers derive no benefit from them and it is a use- less waste of money. A copy of these resolutions will be sent to all of their Maryland representatives in Congress. At the evening session addresses were made by W. Duckham, president of the Chrysanthemum Society of America; Prof. T. B. Symons, and F. W. Besley, state forester. Among the interesting addresses on Thursday was that of Prof. A. S. peech, of the Iowa Experiment Sta- tion, on "The apple and the manner in which it should be grown". Officers were elected as follows: President, Orlando Harrison; vice-pres., C. J. Seybold; sec. and treas.. Prof. T. B. Symons; executive committee, E. P. Cohill, .L W. Kerr. The banquet, which was the first at- tempted by the society, was given on Thursday evening at the Eutaw House. Governor Warfield and Mayor Timanus were the guests of honor. The Gov- ernor in his remarks favored a state building for the society. Other speak- ers were Prof. E. P. Cohill and Presi- dent Sylvester of the Agricultural College. The exhibition was especially nota- ble, particularly in the apple depart- ment where 150 distinct varieties were December 15, 1906 HORTICULTURE, 671 HERE YOU ARE -START THEM FOR EASTER SPIR.EAS, COMPACrv Mll/IiFLOKA, ASTlLUOllUvS FLOKIIJl NOA. 75e |H>r (|..z., XI. ir. imp H»0. hlPEKBE TTx' lur Uoz., is^.-H* per 100. II. WITTE, XI.. JO per do/,. JAPOMCA, llu' old lavorile. W.lc per Uoz., S4.00 per 100- LILIUM LONCIFLORUM MULTIFLORUM 7 to O, 30(> bulbs in I'asf, '^^o.OO per luO. S45,00 per lOOO. QUALITY BRAND 9 to 10, ioo bulbs 111 Cilse. S8.60 li«r IOO, 880.00 per 1000. EARLY FLOWERING GLADIOLUS COLVILLi ALBA (The Bride) 75c per IOO, $6.00 per lOOO. BUUSHING BRIDE SI.OO per IOO, $9.50 per lOOO. RUBRA 60c per IOO. $5. CO per lOOO. PEACH BLOSSOM Lovely^ $2.75 per IOO, $25, OO per lOOO, ALL STANDARD GOODS AND WORTH THE MONEY ARTHUR T. BODDIIMGTON, 342 West 14 St., NEW YORK shown. The display of plants and flowers was the largest ever made by the society. The awards in roses went to George Morrison with American Beauty; other reds and pink, Steven- son Bros, and John Coolv; white. John Cook and I. H. Moss. In carnations, I. H. Moss took three first; best American seedling ever disseminated. The H. Weber & Sons Co., 1st, John Cook, 2nd; best collection ot bulbs and roots, R. Vincent & Son. Special mention was made of the wreath of camellias by Edward Kress. Numer- ous premiums were awarded on fruit and vegetables of which there was a remarkable showing and on which un- stinted praise was worthily bestowed. SOCIETY OF SOUTHERN FLORISTS AND ORNAMENTAL HORTI- CULTURISTS. This society was organized at Chat- tanooga, Tenn.. May 22d. 190«. The purpose of the organization is the mutual business and social benefits to members and the improving and en- larging of trade conditions in southern territorj-. Forty-six charter members were en- rolled, officers elected, a liberal and practical constitution adopted and ar- rangements made for the holding of a convention of florists at New Orleans in the near future. The constitution admits to member- ship professional and amateur florists, horticulturists, seedsmen, dealers in supplies and implements incidental to the trade and others having allied in- terests There is so much in prospect for the betterment of floricultural and horti- cultural conditions in the south — a sec- tion especially adapted to these opera- tions— through organization, that an earnest appeal is made to all who are directly or indirectly interested to lend a hand in extending encourage- ment and substantial support by promptly sending in to the under- signed, or directly to the treasurer, their application for membership and the modest sum of one dollar, which the constitution requires as annual dues. J. F. WILSON. Secretary. PROPOSED FLOWER SHOW AT ST. LOUIS. The St. Louis Florist Club at its November meeting, voted in favor of holding a "Mammoth Flower Show" in St. Louis, under the auspices of the club, in November, 1907, provided that a guarantee fund of Ten Thousand Dollars ($10,000.00) for premiums and other expenses of running said show is subscribed by bona fide subscrip- tions, twenty-five per cent, of which is to be actually paid in and placed into the hands of the Treasurer on or before June 1st, 1907. Additional call of twenty-flve per cent, of the subscrip- tion will be made if deemed necessary on or before November 1st, 1907. After defraying all legitimate ex- penses incurred, the amount subscribed will be refunded to the several sub- scribers in full or pro rata, according to circumstances. Should any surplus funds remain after paying all ex- penses and refunding subscriptions, the same is to be apportioned among the several Orphans' Homes of St. Louis and St. Louis County in pro- portion to the number of children cared for in each, — to be determined by a committee especially appointed for the purpose. The undersigned committee, ap- pointed by the president, is anxious to make a good report at the next meeting and therefore urges every one interested in the cause, to subscribe to the Guarantee Fund and to report such subscription as he may make and also the approximate amount that can be raised for the cause among friends, to the Secretary of the Club, before December 10th, in time for the next meeting of the Club. Ftank A. Weber, A. G. Bentzen, Wm. C. Smith, Committee. J. J. BENEKE, Sec'y, 1216 Olive St. THE AMERICAN ROSE SOCIETY. More Prizes. The President of the Washington Florists' Club, Mr. Peter Bisset, noti- fies us that Mrs. S. C. Briggs offers a cash prize of $10.00 for six or more blooms of any new rose never before exhibited. This prize is given espec- ially to encourage private gardeners, who would be likely to show six blooms but would not be able owing to limited space to show a greater number. Messrs. H. F. Mlchell & Co., of Philadelphia offer a cup valued at $2.'i.00 for a vase of Richmond rose to be exhibited next March and Miss M. 1. Hammond, of Fishkill-on-Hudson, N. Y., offers a $.5.00 gold piece for the prettiest exhibition in the hall, to be decided by some three Washington ladies visiting the exhibition. BENJAMIN HA.M.MOND, Fishkill-on-Hudson, N. Y. CLUB AND SOCIETY NOTES. The State Horticultural Society of Oregon will meet at Portland January S-10. An interesting feature will be a demonstration of power spraying ap- paratus. The Detroit Florist Club's Christmas exhibit was spoiled on account of the slush and rain prevailing that night. The only notable exhibit staged was a fine lot of cyclamens and Jerusalem cherries grown by Fred Miesel. The election of officers of the Kentucky Society of Florists resulted as follows: Mrs. C. B. Thompson, president; August R. Bauraer, vice- iiresident; Fred L. Schulz, secretary; Joseph Wettle, treasurer; Louis Kirch, financial secretary; Ross Walker, sergeant-at-arms; H. Kleinstarink. trustee, and Robert Campbell, honor- ary member. STATEMENT OF PLANT IMPORTS. There were entered at the port of New York during the week ending De- cember 11, ]!i06, the following plants, etc. : From Holland:— McHutchison & Co., 6 cases plants; P. Ouwerkerk, 2 cs. trees; Stumpp & Walter Co., 7 cs. do.; Vaughan's Seed Store, 3 cs. roots; R. M. Ward & Co., 16 cs. plants; H. Frank Darrow. ?.5 cs. do.; W. Elliott & Sons, 20 cs. trees; Sundry forward- ers. 2 cs. trees, 50 cs. plants, 37 cs. flower roots. From Belgium:— Peter Henderson & Co., 2 cs. bulbs; Sundry forwarders, 1 cs. do., 1 cs. plants. From Germany:— Aug. Rolker & Sons. 3 cs. plants. 10 cs. lily of the val- ley; Sundry forwarders, 468 cs. lily of the valley; general order, 713 cs. do.; Sundry consi.gners, 93 cs. do.. 53 cs. plants. From England:— Aug. Rolker & Sons. 9 cs. plants; Sundry forwarders, 4 cs. plants. 5 cs. trees. 2 cs. bulbs and plants. Plant prospects for Christmas in Chicago are excellent and there will be more and better stock than ever before, especially of ardislas, Lorraine begonias and Ficus pandurata. 672 HORTICULTU RE, December 15, 1906 SEED TRADE TOPICS. The next Canners' Convention is to be held at Buffalo, N. Y., during the week beginning with February 11th, with headquarters at the Iroquois Hotel. The old armory is to used for the machinery exhibit. The last attempt of the canners to hold their convention at Buffalo, was a failure, owing to the "grab-all" pol- icy of the hotels, and since then the canners have not had the tenderest re- gard for Buitalo hotel men, and they have not been backward in expressing their feelings. Realizing that some- thing heroic was necessary to over- come the well-grounded prejudice of the canners, the Buffalo hotel men have arisen handsomely to the occasion, and have met the demands of the canners to their entire satisfaction. It was during the year of the Pan- American Exposition that the canners met their rebuff. The convention is alwavs held during February, and not- withstanding that the Exposition was not to open until May, the hotel men had such exaggerated ideas of the rush that was coming, that they advanced their rates in February to the figures they expected to realize during the an- ticipated rush the following midsum- mer. This recalls the story of the ac- tion taken by the Niagara Falls cab- men, some years before the Falls passed under state control. A noted European scientist predicted that the Falls would become dry in about 2,000 years, and the morning following the publication of this prediction, the cab- men raised their fares. While this is not a new story, it points a moral, and is worth repeating here. The forthcoming convention prom- ises to be largely attended, as matters of great moment to the canners will be up for consideration. Chief among these is the Pure Food Law, and what the canners must do to conform to the same. This is giving the leading can- ners very serious thought, and causing grave anxiety for many. There is an unprecedented rush for rooms, and those wishing to secure the right ac- commodations should get busy without delay. In connection with the mention of Canners' Convention it is fitting to again refer to the prediction made In these columns from time to time, of exceptionally high prices for seed peas Those who were skeptical on this point and have neglected to cover their shortages, are now finding it dif- ficult to do so, even at the abnormally high figures. This refers of course to pedigree seed, and more particularly to "Canners" Varieties." As matters look now, unless the growers come for- ward with "seed stock," in liberal quantities, it will be impossible to sat- isfy the demand unless varieties not generally favored by the canners are used. It seems a safe prediction how- ever, that "seed stock" will be in evi- dence in due time, as this is always the case in years of crop shortage. Louis Sol den will open a flower and seed store in Elmira, N. Y., at an early date. Mr. Routzahn of the Routzahn Seed Company, Arroyo Grande, Cal., was in Chicago last week on his eastern busi- ness trip. The convention of the farmers of Pennsylvania at Dubois, Pa., on the 11th inst., furnished opportunity for another whack at the free seed dragon. The Florists' Club of Philadelphia and the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society both had something to say. An authority on tomato seed writes us; "One of your contemporaries says editorially, 'Tomato seed is one of the cheap and plenty items on the vege- table seed lists' — we are glad they have none to buy; they might learn differently." Burpee's advance wholesale list of the best seeds that grow is a compact synopsis of crop results for the past season. Prices are about normal ex- cept on onions and one or two other items. Deliveries on California crops are much later than usual on account of freight congestion. The same is true of seed potatoes from Maine. BROAD BEANS. The almost universal failure of broad beans to produce a crop owing to the ravages of the black aphis is regrettably well known. A friend of mine, Mr. Percy Taylor, has for the past 1'2 years made beans of all kinds a hobby; he has in the neighborhood of one hundred varieties. Last spring he got together all the kinds of broad beans from Europe and this country; row after row on the 12th of July were in the same condition of black aphis and barrenness as usual, except twenty- five plants among a row of Scarlet Runners, on which there was not a single aphis, and on which there was a good crop of perfect pods and beans; on one plant I counted seventeen full pods. JOHN THORPE. Arthur T. Boddington, New York. Catalogue of "Quality" seeds for spring, 1907. Up to date in all re- spects. Handsome cover and many new illustrations. Established 1B4e Wm. Elliott & Sons 20I Fulton St , NEW YORK Seeds, Bulbs, Fertiiizers and Horticultural Sundries Telephone 3427 Courlland A late importation just received in extra fine shape, all suitable for ^ and 8 inch pots. Per dnz. — loo — looo Gladstone $1.50 $8.00 $75 00 Astelboides Floribunda .70 4.25 40.00 Washington 1.25 7 00 65.00 BERLIN VALLEY Fine large well rooted crowns from the best grower in Europe. Per 100. $1.25 $10.75 per 1000 $25.00 per case of 2500 We are one of the largest valley importers in the U. S. Write today for our Florists' combi- nation Older sheet and catalogue of flower seeds. HENRY F. MICHELL CO. 1018 Market St.. PHILA,, PA. SEED TRADE ONLY B.irenl)rug, Burgers & Co. are tbe leading grass seed speeiallsts of Arn- lieiu. llollanil. Aruhem has been cele- brated for many generations as head- tiuarters for natural grasses. The lead- ing seed.snien at the world look to Arnhem for their supplies of crested Dogstall, Florin, Sweet Vernal, Fes- cues, Wood Meadow and all fancy grasses for lawns and pastures. Con- stant growth In any business Is proof conclusive that eusfoniers receive hon- orable treatment and full value for their money. Orders from the seed trade are solicited .ind 8atlsf.\etlon guar- anteed. Dr. Staliler's analyses as to purity and germination go with all fancy samples. Write at once to the sole agent for the United States and Canada. George C. Watson. Doh.«*on linlldlng, nth and Market Sts., Phlla. Our guarantee means something. We are not here today and gone tomorrow. We number among our customers the birgest seed houses In thr world. Orders should be placed now for spring delivery. Tresent market rates while without engagement are particularly favorable to buyer. All Indications point to greatly enhanced figures In the near future. RAWSON'S HIGH GRADE SEEDS for the mofit critical QARDENER, FARMER or FLORIST Catalogue«t mailed free W. W. RAWSON A CO. 5 Union St.. eOS'ON, MASS. ff'»»»»>»)»^•>•>•>•^»>•l»KKK»•»»»A•^K»»»»<»'»'»'»»»»K•>K»»»»Kft•^•>KKK•^•>»^^ SOW NOW Johnson's f GIANT LOWERING VERBENA SEED NEW CROP READY Fl'irlsts and Prnfes>ion;>l Cardeners prnnr>niu iir strain of Giant Flowering Ver- bena lb'- finest on the market. The extraordinary size of tbe ll iwers, tb>- neb brilliant colors and distinctive markings, recdnmiei.d tbi.s superior strain to tbe must ciitieal growers— we t.tl'er new crop .^ced in separatt- colors a> follous; GIANTWHITE, PINK. SCARLET, PURPLE and ELLOW-large Trade Pkt (1000 seeds) 25c; 5000 seed> $1.00; per ounce$ 1.25. OlANT BRILLIANT MiXEO— Large Trade Pkt.'IOOOseeds 20c. 5000 seeds 75c: perounce$1.00 We can interest >ou with f)nr Surplus Dutch BulbS — write at once. JOHNSON SEED COMPANY, - 217 Market Street, Philadelphia, Pa. Herbert W. Johnson of the late firm of Johnson & Stokes. Presi'lent €>cwv<«v«««w<«<«^«ww<«w<«w««^m^ww<«v««««^v(«v«^«w<««s«<«T ii HORICUM " KILLS SAN JOSE SCALE 5old by I he seed dnaUre For fine pamphlet, write to HAMMOND'S SLUG SHOT WORKS, FIshklll-on-Hudson, N. Y. December 15, 1906 ilORTICULTURi: 673 WILLIAM HAGEMANN & CO. Wholesale Importer and Exporter of BULBS 55 Dey Street - - - NEW YORK MUSHROOM SPAWN We have just received a consign- ment of English Milltrack Spawn in excellent condition. Per iOO Lbs., $7.50. PURE CULTURE SPAWN Made in America. Per 100 Bricks, $14.00. R.&J.Farquhar&Co 6 and 7 South Market St., BOSTON. THOS. J. GREY & CO. Fre(«li Flower, Farm and Garden Seedn, New Mushroom Spawn, Kxtra qua ity — French, Japan and Dutch Kulbs. A full line of Apri- cullural Machinery and Hcpairs 32 South Market St., Boston BEND FOB OAIALOGVE QUALITY SEED UUriLII I PLANT BKMD VOB OATAIXmIuE. ARTHUR T. BODDINQTON 341 WMt 14th St., New Tork. MAKERS of PURE CULTURE TISSUE COLUMBIA, ALASKA, BOHEMIA MUSHROOM 5j=SPAWN = ■^'^ Fresh Spawn Always on hand. WRITE FOR PRICES. COCHRAN MUSHROOM I SPAWN CO. 91 I CHEMICAL BLDG. ST. LOUIS. MO LILY OF THE VALLEY PIPS Just arrived and are. as ii^ual, the finest imported into this market no matter under what name. Send for prices. SPIRAEA per 100 Japonica— Extra "Strong Clumps $3 60 Astilboides Floribunda 4 00 Cnmpacta Hultiflura 4.00 Qladstone 6.10 LILIUM LONClFLORUM per loon per 100 6to 8 Inches S27.no S3.IK) 7 to 9 Inches 4.5 on F.oo nultiflorum, 6 to 8 Inches '^a.OO 3 00 •' 7 to 9 " ,10.00 6.50 J. M.THORBURN & CO. 33 Barclay St., through to 38 Park Place NEW YORK Eslabliihrd 1824 SEND FOR MULE BAROMETER — FREE FOR THE ASKINO ■ BRIDGEMAN'S SEED WAREHOUSE RIGKARDS BROS. Props, See(ls,Bull)s.Plants,Etc. 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 VAiLEY Ul II I nil Auratum, Album, LIU 1*1 Roseum, Rubrum. Joseph Breck & Sons Corp. 4?-54 NO. MARKET ST., BOSTON, MASS Look through the Buyers' Directory and Ready Reference Guide. You will find some good offers there also. l3Ar H^C.' ^ too lOOO ,IAP0N1<;A $360$34.00 COMPACTA MULTIFI-ORA 4 50 42.00 NAHCISSUS SINOLF. VON SION .75 6 50 Sl.s<:i,K MIX^ nALt SORTS .60 6.00 SINGLE .lONOriLS .50 4.00 Schlegel&FottlerCo. 26 and 27 So. Marilllll Klve ■■ Ciiiin't " a tiial. This vurtety has heen the talk (if ,fardcnir'i around Ho>toii the past season rhos« who have seen it »:rowing de- clare there's noihinK to eenipare wit)i it. Sred, $5 00 per oz. Tr.'de packet $1.00. WILLIAM SIM, Cliftondale, Mass. LA NTS STAKES 6 74 HORTICULTURE December 15, 1906 »^»f ♦♦♦•♦•♦•■»•■»•♦•♦•♦•♦•♦•■♦ CHRISTMAS SPECIALTIES POINSET7IAS We handle as usual the entire crop of the Thorn Hedge Greenhouses — long stems and choice quality. $l5.0O, $25.00 and $40.00 per 100 CypHpediunt Leeanum the one with the white lip, long stems, the finest of all the cyps. $12.00 per doz. CHRISTMAS GREENS CSSB Holly well berried best stock in the market, gathered by our special agents in Delaware and Maryland. Special rates on large quantities. $4.50 per case Holly WfCStllS good selection of well made, well berried stock. $ I 5.00 per I OO LsUfOl y^fO ithiltg made extra heavy, glossy and fresh. * 1-2 and 5c per yard Mistletoe home grown; best we have ever handled. $7. SO and SIO.OO per case RED RIBBON specially designed for our select and exclu- sive trade. The finest low priced ribbon on the market. •Samples and prices on request. Boxwood SpfSyS more popular than ever: indis- pensa le to every florist, 50 lb. cases I5C per pound Winterberry $3.50 and $5.00 per case Christmas Plants Hollies, Aucuba, Farleyense, Imported Ever- greens, Pyramid Box Trees. Write for our special list. S. S. PENNOCK-MEEHAN CO. ii?t Udiow St. The WHOLESALE FLORIST OF PHILADELPHIA SPORTS. A paper by Patrick O'Mara before the New York Horticultunil Society. About a year and a half ago I wa^ invited to address this body on the subject of "Sports" in connection with a paper read here from Prof. L. (' Corbett. At that time the opportunii> was not forthcoming to deliver tl'.>' address which I had planned, and so the material which was accumulated was lost or mislaid and is not avail- able now. My intention was to ad- dress this meetin.Ej without the aid of a written paper and thus possibly it would be more extended, but having been called away on a pressing matter, was compelled to hastily put some- thing together so as not to disappoint the members and visitors. It is with much misgiving as to my fitness for the task that I approach the subject, and willingly would I forego it entirely. It is to be hoped that at some future meeting some one com- petent to deal with it from its scientific aspect will be found who will address this body on the subject and treat it exhaustively, as I believe there are many of us who are intensely interested in it. The possibility that I may say something which will in- duce a further ventilation of the sub- ject here is probably the motive which impels me to venture into it now. It is not my purpose to broadly consider the question of sports, but only to con- fine myself to a few of the leading varieties of cultivated plants which have originated in that manner, with possibly a passing reference to a few noted "seed sports" so popularly des- ignated to distinguish them frotn those A GOOD POT COVER. A very novel and handy pot cover is being offered by the S. S. Pennock- Meehan Co. It is made of card board to fit any size of flower pot and is covered with crepe paper and tied with ribbon at top and bottom. Looks just as well as if an employee had spent an liour on it and costs less. Here is a picture of it. It is called the "Ever Ready." and that's what it is. which have been produced by bud variation. A "sport" as popularly un- derstood amongst florists and garden- ers is that portion of a plant which assumes one or more characteristics essentially different from the rest of the plant, either in flower, foliage or habit. The vexed question amongst gardeners and florists is how this change takes place, to what prime cause can it be ascribed. I candidly confess to knowing little of what science has imparted on the subject, but that little leads me to believe that nothing definite has been enun- ciated. The preponderance of opinion as far as I have sounded it seems to be that "sporting" is due mainly to conditions of growth, or to put it in one word, environment. This cause is December 15, 1906 horticulture: 675 Bells! Bells!! Bells!!! Mfv Cfuote tHe follo^ving pr ices on Christmas Bells Ir) inch Bells 14 inch Bells 12 inch Bells 10 inch Bells Per Dozen $9.00 4.50 2.50 1. 00 8 inch Bells 7 inch Bells 5 inch Bells Per Do/en $.90 .50 .50 GUARANTEED HOLLY Same price, same quality as last year. Single case $5.00; two or more at $4.50; five ur more at $4.00. Best American Mistletoe, Bright and well-berrled. Price reduced from see. to 35c. per pound. Artificial PoinSettiaS, best in the market, price 20.00 per hundred. Laurel Roping' First Class Stock 6 to 8 cents per yard Holly V^reatHs 12 cent5 each L-aurel Wreaths Regular 12 in. Size $2.00 per dozen N. F. McCarthy & Co. Flowers and Florists' Supplies 84 Hawiey street, boston not accepted by the vast majority of growers as responsible for the phe- nomena of "sports", the general belief is that it lies in the blood, to use the vernacular, or to put it in one word, heredity. In his paper presented to this society March Sth, 1904, Prof. L. C. Corbett said: "Sporting, then, may be en- couraged by extreme conditions. Either extreme feeding or extreme poverty may induce plants to sport. Severe changes in climate or soil con- ditions may result in decided changes in stature, habits of growth and faith- fulness, which are a-s marked attri- butes of a sport as are changes in the color of foliage or fruit". This is undoubtedly true in the ab- stract but it is when brought to bear on concrete cases that it fails to fully satisfy. If by extreme feeding is meant the culture given to roses for example by florists and gardeners when forced under glass for winter flowering, the question arises why more pports are not developed? When thousands of growers are forcing the same variety, it is not always the one who is feeding his crop the heaviest that finds it produces a sport. The fact, too, that a few varieties alone have displayed sportive tendencies to the extent of producing new sorts, strengthens the conviction that the cause lies in the blood. The rose Catherine Mermet has been the most prolific in sports of the many which have been grown for cut flowers. Its greatest descendants as sports are The Bride and Bridesmaid, the latter displacing the parent entirely. If feeding was the prime cause, why did not many growers find a "Bride" and a Bridesmaid? Catherine Mermet also produced Waban and I think one or two other sports which have dis- appeared. Parti-colored sports have appeared occasionally in The Bride and now a grower has one beautifully striped white and pink, the latter Ijeing the Bridesmaid color and largely predominating. Maman Cochet produced a white sport, and in this connection I would say that when a neutral shade like pink is produced, it seems that the combination which produced it carries with it the tendency at some time to produce a white sport. The rose we linow as American Beauty has pro- duced two pink sports, American Belle and Queen of Edgely and it is not too much to expect that from these if largely grown would emerge a white import. From the rose Safrano came the yel- low sport Isabelle Sprunt and from Perle des Jardins came Sunset, from the latter I believe came I.a.dy Dorothea, from Gfolden Gate came Ivory, from Bon Silene came the striped rose American Banner, which in addition to the change in flower showed a marked change in foliage being decidedly rugose. The latter characteristic is slowly disappearing under propagation, in fact has almost vanished at the present time. Caprice, Striped La France and other striped roses coming from neutral tinted sorts, coupled with the fact that the other sports enumerated follow in the same line, are sufficient warrant for the belief that the combination which resulted in the parent sorts laid the foundation for the sports which re- sulted from them, and that the man- ner of growth had no part in it as a prime cause. The sporting cycle in the Bouvardia is very interesting and in results it exactly parallels the examples set forth relating to the rose. From B. Hogarth a deep scarlet variety, issued B. elegaus a lighter colored form, and from that issued B. Davidsonii a pure white. It is interesting to note that two white sports originated at the same time, one in Greenville, now Jersey City, N. J., with .Mr. Vreeland and offered as B. Vreelandii, the other B. Davidsonii. They were identical and as the Davidsonii was first on the market the other name was dropped. The original stock of B. elegans In both cases was purchased from Peter Henderson and the conclusion arrived at then was that the elements of cliange were contained in the plants, and that it would occur under any cir- cumstances. Subsequently a double white and a double pink variety were produced as sports, and later a dwarf variety. White Bouquet, sported from B. Vreelandii with William Bock of Cambridge, Mass., who retained the old nomenclature (Vreelandii). having the same flowers as the parent, but a dwarf, bushy habit, about a foot high when in flower. The fact that these sports were progressive in color leads to the belief that the cause for their appearance was within the plant rather than that their coming was brought about by outside forces. As Bouvardias are largely propagated by root cuttings, it strengthens this be- lief. (To bi Continued,) 676 horticulture: December 15, 1986 Best Well-Berried, Dark Qreen Foliage $5.00 per case ^iiiiiiiiiMiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniMiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiininiiiiiniiiiiniiiiiiinfiiiiiiiifiiiiimiiiimiiiiimiiimiiiiiiiiiimiin^ ICbristmas Roily E Laurel Festooning, good and full, 5c. and 6c. per yard. Laurel Wreaths, extra heavy, $2.00 per doz. upwards. Special 5 Southern imilax, $3.50 and $7.00 per case. Pine Trimming, all round, 5c. per yard. Pine Wreaths, $1.50 and $2.00 S per doz. Hardy Cut Dagger and Fancy Ferns, §1. 25 per 1000. New Crop Bronze and Qreen Qalax, $1.00 per 1000. s Get your Red Immortelles BOXWOOD SPRAYS, $15.00 PER 100 LBS. We are headquarters for all FLORISTS' SUPPLIES, such as W IRE DESIGNS, CUT WIRE, all kinds of LETTERS, IMMORTELLES, CYCAS LEAVES, SHEAVES OF WHEAT, RIBBONS, CORRUGATED BOXES of all kinds, etc. CUT FLOWERS Our New Wholesale Cut F"lower Department is now in full operation, and is already doing a large business. Centrally located, thoroughly equipped, and prepared to handle consignments to growers' advantage.. We are prepared to talie care of a large Holiday Shipping Trade. Order now your Roses, Carnations, Lily of the Valley, Violets, etc.. etc. I HENRY lYI. ROBINSON & CO. | I I I and 15 Province St., and 9 Chapman Place, BOSTON, MASS. | S Telephones, Main 2617-2618 S niiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiuiiiiiiiiiaiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiimiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiaiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiin NEWS NOTES. The Stark Bros. Nursery Co. have closed their business in Atlantic, la. charge of the grounds is now under consideration. Frank W. Ball has started in the wire design business in Cincinnati, Ohio. George A. Saunders of Lowell, Mass., doing business under the name of Mel- lor & Saunders, assigned all his prop- erty to his son. A. W. Saunders, on November 'M The New England pumpkin still holds the boards. One hundred and fifteen pounds was the weight of the one that won a prize for Alex. St. Peter, Jr., of Proctor, Vt., at the State Pair in Rutland. Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Plebany, of 112 West street, who have been conducting the Elm Grove Floral Company, have discontinued business at So. Norwalk, Conn., and removed to Newark, N. J., where they will start on an extensive scale. Through the will of the late L. Her- bert Taft of Brookline the Prospect Cemetery Association of Uxbridge, Mass., receives $5,000. which makes their fund $2.5,000. The establishment of a hothouse with a superintendent in DON'T Be afraid To Inve-t In ROSE PINK ENCHANTRESS It is both free and "f incy" — a sure money-maker. Price $7.00 per 100; S60 per 1000 Delivery January a:id later. Write for Descriptive Circular. S. S. SKIDELSKY 824 No. 24th Street, Philadelphia Protest of H. Bayersdorfer & Co., against the assessment of duty on sea moss, at the port of Philadelphia, was heard by the general appraisers on November 28 and the decision of October 22 making this article subject to a duty of ten per cent, ad valorem was re-afflrmed. Arthur Coolidge, Watertown, Mass., has sold his farm and homestead. The farm consists of 34 acres. There is about 30,000 feet of glass on the place, a large part of which is devoted to the growth of pinks, violets and bedding stuff. The land has been bought to be used for a cemetery, and Is to be vacated within six months. The annual meeting of the New Lon- don County Horticultural Society was held in Norwich, Ct., on the evening of December 7, when the following offi- cers were chosen: President, T. W. Head; vice-president, N. P. Carey; secretary, A. A. Hunt; treasurer, R. R. Wilcox. The treasurer reported a bal- ance of $100 despite the fact that the dahlia show did not meet expenses and no chrysanthemum show was held. Pederson Bros, of St. John. N. B., whose greenhouses were destroyed by fire recently, have filed a claim with the city for $3,000 damages, based on the refusal of the fire department to go to their aid when they discovered they were on the outskirts of the city. The firm pay a half rate for fire protection, and claim that a large portion of their property could have been saved. PERSONAL. H. W. Buckbee of Rockford, 111., is visiting the Pacific coast. Visiting Boston, W. H. Long, New York; A. J. Loveless, Ijenox, Mass. Mr. T. Mellstrom, American agent for Sander & Son, sails for Europe on the Etruria leaving New York on Decem- ber 15. Visitors In New York this week: H. P. H. Gumtau, Berlin, Austria, R. H. James, St. George's, Bermuda, J. K. M. L. Farquhar, Boston, J. C. Vaughan, Chicago, W. F. Kasting, Buf- falo. A. B. Scott, Sharon Hills, Pa., has been ordered south by his physicians. After January 1st his address will be Somerville, S. C, for two months. Took combined efforts of many in- fluential people. A. B. now under- stands what Sir Joseph Porter, K. C. B., was up against. ^ HOLLY Hest Dplawnre Stock, dark Rrofn and well berried, delivered by freight. prepaid. Single case $4. 00 5 cases or more, per caae. . 3.50 J HOLLY WREATHS A Made from the best dark green y Delaware Holly, with four large • rhistprs of bright red berries, per 100, $10.00. Cash: Order early and will ship on anv date desired. H. AUSTIN, Felton. Del. December 15, 1906 /iorticulture: 677 fSOUTHERN WILD SMllAXl E. A. BEAVEN^vergreen, AlaJ We are booking orders now tor future delivery for Fancy Holly and Seaven's Fadeless Sheet Moss. ffrlic for iamples. OBITUARY. It is with muoii regret we report the death of Albert Zimmerman, one of Pasadena's foremost and most able horticulturists. Mr. Zimmerman was the first Park Superintendent in Pasa- dena, taking charge of the parks as soon as they were completed, which position he held until forced to take a change about eighteen months ago for the benefit of his health. About six months ago he went to Arizona for a change of climate, but being un- able to regain his health started back to Pasadena, though sad to relate he died on the way. His body however, was brought back to Pasadena for burial. Mr. Zimmerman was the first treas- urer of the Pasadena Gardeners' Asso- ciation and was an able worker for the improvement and advancement of the association. On Nov. 28, William C. Elliott passed away after an illness of several month's duration. Mr. Elliott was for many years head gardener on the Greene estate at the Mile Corner, Newport, R. I. About six years ago he retired, devoting his attention since then to the growing of sweet corn of improved varieties, many of them of his own raising. Mr. Elliott was a man of sterling character, modest and unassuming, retiring in his disposition but strong in his beliefs. Thomas Hefliug, who for many years was identified with gardening and flor- ist Interests in Milwaukee, Wis., died at his home on December 5, at the age of 80. A widow and seven children sur- vive him. Mrs. E. V. Hallock died at her home In Queens, N. Y., on December 8. The funeral on Monday, Dec. 9, was at- tended by many friends in the trade. The funeral of James Vick, late of Rochester, took place at Philadelphia on the 7th inst. W. Atlee Burpee was one of the pall bearers. MOVEMENTS OF GARDENERS. Patrick Devine, who for eighteen years was gardener at Inchiquin, Newport, R. 1., the residence of Baron- ess Seilliere, has been appointed gar- dener for Mr. Pembroke Jones who recently purchased Friedheim from the Havemeyer estate. Thomas Kelly who was assistant to Mr. Devine, moved up to first place at Inchiquin, now owned by Mrs. John R. Livermore. George EUwood, who has been under gardener for H. H. Baxter of Rutland, Vt., has accepted a position with Mrs. J, W. Crampton, Rutland, Vt. Mr. Hartnupp recently foreman at Blenheim Castle has accepted a simi- lar position with Sam'l Untermeyer, Greystone, Yonkera, N. Y. Mr. C. Hooper has been appointed gardener for Major T. K. Gibbs. New- port, R. I. IBOSTON FLORIST LETTER CO. I FlorlstS Manufacturers of FLORISTS' LETTERS Out of Towo ThlB wooden box nicely stained and Tarniehed, 18x30x12, made In two sec- tions, one for eacli size letter, given away with first order of 500 letters Block Letters, i54 or 2 inch size per 100, $2. Script Letters, t,. Fastener with each letter or word. Used by leading florists everywhere and for sale by all wholesale florists and supply dealers N. P. McCARinY, Manager 66 Pearl Street. BOSTON. MASS. JOHN BREITMEYER'S Cor. iMiami and Gratiot 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 ANNEX Tel. Harrison 585 SAMUBL MURRAY Florist Coates House Conservatory 101? BROADWAY, KANSAS CITY, MO Roth 'Phoren 2fi7n Mh(o FRED C. WEBER FLORIST OLTVX STREET ^L l-UUlb» iUU, Eatablished I873 L«nr Distance Phone BeU LUdell *7< WILLIAM L.ROCK Flower Co. KANSAS CITY, - MO. will carefully execute orders for Kansas City and any town in Missouri or Kansas. Have You Read the Advertisements this Week? 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 pari of the United States, Canada, and an principal cities of Europe. Orders transferred or entrusted by the trade to our selection for dellTerr on steam- ships or elsewhere recelre special attention. Telephone Calls, 340 and 341 38th St. Cable Address, ALEXCORWELL YOUNG & NUGENT 42 West 28 St., NEW YORK "FLOWERS BY TELEGRAPH" WASHINGTON, D. C. GUDL aHO= <.0 1214 r 9T.NW WAaUirMiTOKOe QUDE 5 Geo. H. Cooke FLORIST Connecticut Avenue and L Street WASHINQTON, D. C. William J. Smyth FLORIST Cor. MlcMgan Ave. and 3 1 st St.. CHICAGO We ship to all points in Illinois and Iowa. Phones : Douglas 744, Douglas 523. Douglas 740 EJ 1^ I^ E S Flowers or Design Work DELIVERED IN ALBANY AND VICINITY ON TELEGRAPHIC ORDER. 11 NORTH PEARL ST., ALBANY, N.Y^. Theodore lYIiller FLORIST Long Distance Phones: Bell, Forest 56; KInloch. Delinar 201 4832 Delmar Boul. ST. LOUIS, MO. ^;8 HORTICULTURE December 15, 1906 I r^/^¥lVT^T 1"^^ 'TT^T^ ¥ A ^ long stem, good flowers; for delivery iMIIIX^HI IIA^ NOW and until Christmas in almost I* V>f'*.l^^^*-^a K Kl m.^^ unlimited quantity and exceptionally I well grown stock. $20.00 to $40.00 per 100. I CHRISTMAS GREENS-PLACE YOUR ORDERS EARLY I i Holly, Lycopodium, Laurel, Boxwood, Mistletoe. i LEO. fiIESSE,fi CO. 1217 Arch St., PHILA. AMERICAN BEAUTY and all other Roses CHRYSANTHEMUMS LILY OF THE VALLEY CARNATIONS WELCH BROS. 226 Devonshire St , BOSTON, MASS. 9 ; BOUVARDIA i^ * CUT FLOWER BOXES EDWARDS FOLDING BOX CO MANUFACTURERS PHILADELPHIA, PA. ^- k CHAS. W. MeKELUR 51 WABASH AVE., CHICAGO Western Headquarters for Choice Orchids Valley Violets and all Cut Flowers EVERYTHING SEASONABLE IN f CUT FLOWERS • EDWARD REID. J. Wholssaie • Florist • isa6 R»nslead Slctl, PHILADELPHIA V Stac* CloMi I P. U. f PETER REINBERQ WHOLESALE CUT FLOWERS 51 Wabash Av., Chica§:o, 111. In wrlttnc adTertlMn, mcBtloa Bortlctiltar* W. E. McKISSICK Wholesale Florist 1221 Filbert St., PHILADELPHIA CHRYSANTHEMUMS by the thousand. Beautlos. Garnatlons- Violets Superb Illustrated Supply Catalogue just nut. Send for one. A. L. RANDALL CO., ""..'"cS" "■ DAILY CONSIGNMENTS From 40 to 60 Growers We can care for your cutflower want5 to advantage. E. F. WINTERSON CO. ■45-47-49 WABASH AVE., CHICAGO POEHLMANN BROS. CO. Grow and Ship the Finest AMERICAN BEAUTIES in the World. 35-37 Randolph St., - CHICAGO, ILL Booking: ThanksglvlnfE Orders Now. WHOLESALE FLOWER MARKETS TRADE PRICES— Per 100— TO DEALERS ONLY I CHICAGO j ST. LOUIS \ PHILA. [ BOSTOV ! December ii | November 12 ) December la I December 13 ROSES Am. Besmty, Fan. & Sp 40.00 to 50.00 " Extra I 30.00 to 35.00 *' No. 1 ! 15.00 to 20.00 " Lower grades | 8.00 to is.oo Bride, 'Maid, Gulden Gate, F.&S.. ' 8.00 to 10.00 '* " " " Ordinary ! 3.00 to 6.00 Liberty, Richmond, Fan. & Sp. ... 8.00 to 10.00 " " Ordinary ! 3.00 to 6.00 Chatenay, Fan ■ & Sp. | 8.00 to 10,00 " Ordinary 3.00 to 6.00 Killaroey , Fan. & Sp I 8.00 to 10.00 ** Ordinary 3.00 to 6.00 CARNATtONS Fancy Ordinary MtSOELLANEOUS Chrysanthemums, Fancy " Ordinary Cattleyas • ■ • Lilies Violets Gardenias Lily of the Valley Mignonette Paper White Narcissus Adiiantum Cuncatum " Croweanum Smilax Asph sale C'oium i.ssiim It'uhr in CHOICE CUT FLOWERS 39 West 28th Street, Nfw York Telephone: 3532-3533 Hadison Square Alexander J. Guttman Tho WHOLESALE FLORIST of NEW YORK Phone 1664-65 Madison Square 43 W. 28th Street HEADQUARTERS FOR NOVELTIES ORCHIDS A SPECIALTY ON HAND ORAOK OP VMkbiCY ON HAND CARDCNIAS, DAISIES, ROSES AND CARNATIONS JAMES McMANUS,7ss"M.d8V42 W. 28th St., New York HICKS &CRAWBUCK, Inc. Wholesale Commission Florists and Jobbers in Florist's Supplies 76 AND 78 COURT STREET BROOKLYN, N. Y. M . Wholesale Commission Florist CHOICE CUT FLOWERS 57 West 28th St. New York. Special Attention to Shipping Orders Telephones: aaoo, asoi, Madison Square Write for Current Prices WHOLESALE COMMISSION FLORIST Open 6 a. m. Daily Ready to Talk (06 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 Rose* Am. Beauty, fan and sp " extra. No. I " Lower grades Bride, 'Maid. Golden Ga.. Telephone 3SS9 Madison Square Consigoments of choice cut flowers solicited. Prompt payments. Give us a trial. In writing to Advertisers kindly mention Horticulture December 15. 1906 HORTICULTURE 681 "ew'cmV fancy ferns $1.50 per 1000 unwr GREEN GALAX $1.25 per looo DJscount OR Larger Orders ^^-^"'^rf^llJ.s^^''^""* Michigan Cut Flower Exchange ''l'„l',^f" Send for Our Weekly Price List on Cut Flowers JOHN YOUNG WHOLESALE fLORIST Finest American Beauties and Carnations 51 West 28 St. - NEW YORK Best Flowers S. Boston Market "l.l'SlE?"~i« N. F. MCCARTHY k CO. Richmond Roses and Rich FJowers of all varieties JOS. S. FENRICH 1 10 W. 28th Street, New York Tel. 334-325 Madison Square Established 1891 BUY FROM jt/i r-» ALFRED H. LANGJAHR All Choice Cut Flowers In Season 55 West 28th St, New York Telephone 3924 Madison Square. J. B. Murdoch & Co. Wholesale Florists FLORISTS' SUPPLIES 545 Liberty St., PITTSBURG. PA. Long Distance Phone 1435 Court. Green QMAX LEAVES Bronze FERNS, LENCOTHOE, HOLLY and PINE Ask for special Holiday Quotations N. LECAKES & CO., S3 W. 28 Street, NEW YORK REED (SI KELLER 122 West 2Sth St., New York Florists' Supplies We manufacture all our ■etal Designs, Baskets, Wire Work & Novelties and ar*^ dealers in Glassware Decorative Greens and florists' Requisites. New Crop Galax Leaves SEND ME YOUR ORDERS C. W. CALDWELL, i!l£nag£r CALAX, VIRGINIA (successor to BI-AIR GBOCBRV CO.) The KERVAN CO. 20 WEST 27th ST.. N. Y. WHOLESALE DEALERS Fresh cut Palmetto & Cycas Palm Lcives. Galax, Leu- cothcB, Ferns and Mosses. All Decorating Evergreen ROBERT J. DYSART, Public ytccountant and Auditor Simple methods of correct accounting especially adapted for florists' use. Books Balanced and Adjusted Merchants Bank Building 28 STATE ST., BOSTON Telephone, Main )8 84 HAWLEY STREET BOSTON, MASS. SEND FOR PRICES FOR GOOD PRICES AND CASH RETURNS send your flowers to Phil. F. Kessler 55 West 26th Street, New York. Telephone 2921 Madison Square. Headquarters in Western New York ROSES, CARNATIONS And ail l:i W. 2'r. Address Hlinng:er Bros.,Pottcry,Fort Edward. N.Y. August Rolker 4 Sons, Agts., 31 Barclay St., N. I. City. 1500310. pots in crate »4 88 I500«K *t tt y-i .500.54 " " 6.00 1000 3 «t i« S.oo SoojK " " S.80 5004 " " 4-50 3205 tt j|^ - Cuts from 1 both sides of 1 limbanddoea MC^ ijjfc:>>d_^^ PAT. ^ not bruise the bark. We pay Ex- prcsscharges on all orders. k Write tor RHODES MFG. C0.^^i(8 ^ circular and B prices. Dept. 4. GRAND RAPIDS. MICH. | Standard Flower . . P0T5 If your greenhouses are within 500 miles of the Capit' I, write us, we can save you money W. H, ERNEST, ?g!)i and H Street!, WASHINGTON, D.C. Holds Class Firmly See the Point *a PEERLESS OlKElnK I'olnt. »ro Uiebf!.!. No right, or :^fli. Box of 1.000 (winu 76 ou. po.tpftld. DENKT A.DREER, 714 CkMtenI St., mia., P». l-^--.**----- »-^-— *-^^^' GREENHOUSES BUILDING AND PROJECTED. Additions. Norwell, Mass. — C. A. Berry, one house. Westport, N. H. — Herman Boles, one house. New. Newtown, Conn. — William Boyd, one house. A USEFUL TOOL. The Rhodes double-cut pruning shears, advertised in HORTICUL- TURE, should interest nursery men and gardeners because, from Its peculiar form with two cutting edges, a clean smooth cut is assured which heals up rapidly, as the bark is not bruised or peeled from the limb as is apt to be the case with ordinary pruning tools. INCORPORATED. The Loveland Floral Co., Milwaukee, Wis., by John Krueger, Carl Carlson and C. F. G. Wegner; capital, $1,500. Bon Arbor Chemical Co., Paterson, N. J., phosphates, fertilizers, and gar- deners' supplies; capital, ?C,000; Edw. Earnshaw. Elinor Earnshaw. J. Kru- lansky, incorporators. LIST OF PATENTS. November 27, 1906. 836,99.3. Seed-Tester. Maximilian Bahr and Hans B. Bauer, Mani- towoc, Wis., assignors to the William Bahr Sons Co., Manitowoc, Wis. 837,140. Garden Rake. John M. Smyth, Plato, Ky., assignor of one-half to T. V. Fer- reli, Somerset, Ky. 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.— B. C. Bruelter, 385-87 Elllcott St. CHICAGO, ILL.— Peter Pearson, 920 N. Campbell Av. CLEVELAND, O.— A. L. Hutchlns, 2220 East 74tb St. COLUMBUS. O.— M. B. Faxon. 216 Oak St. Cl.NCINNATI, O.— Frank W. Bail, 31 East .-ifl St. DETROIT. MICH,— Frank Danzer. 1487 Fifteenth St. INDIANAPOLIS, IND.— George B. Wle- gand, IGIO N. Illinois St. LOUISVILLE, KY.— F. L. Schuiz, Jr., 1325 Cherokee Rd. MINNEAI'OLIS, MINN.— G. L. Skutt, 3800 Bryant Ave. MONTREAL. —William Cooper, 338 St. J.ameg St. NIOWPORT, 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. TOLEDO, O.— J. L. Schiller, 929 Prouty Ave. December 15, 1906 HORTICULTURC f.87 |lllllllllllllllllllllilllllllllllllllll!lliliilllll|||||||||l|||||||l||||||iillllllllllllM^ I ...DON'TS... I Don't let anyone Jolly you into the idea that they are the only ones that understand the business of GREENHOUSE BUILDING We have the knowledge, experience, material, equipment and the intention to serve you second to none. We do not claim there are no others. Before building, consult us and we will give you our best services and attention without cost to you. Foley Mfg. Co., Greenhouse Material 471 W. 22nd St., CHICAGO AFTER MARCH 1, 1907, WE WILL BE IN OUR NEW FACTORY AND INVITE YOU TO PAY US A VISIT. IT WILL INTEREST YOU. ■n igU'^e^^eVV^rgiXe, l\ll'Kii\ Kl) Greenhouse Boiler, 35 Erie St , CHICAGO. Boilers made of Steel Boiler llate; shell, firebox sheets and beads of steel; water space all around front, sides and back. Write for Information. ©ISIECISY' EIBZ?5?@[SS ^ t FOR HEATING ANY DESCRIPTION OF BUILDING BY STEAM OR HOT WATER ^ NEW YORK OFFICE III FIFTH AVE 7.4 FRANKLIN ST BOSTON > . ROSTON OFFICE REMOVEn TO 1S.S 200 FUANKT.IV ST.. COR. PEART WEATHERED COiVlPANY BOX 789, NEW YORK GREENHOUSE BUILDING AND HEATING CYPRESS SASH BARS 32 feet or longei HOT BED SASH Send for Catalogue PECKY CYPRESS BENCH LUMBER n. TOfUWANM. PLY. GREENHOUSES ERECTED AND EQUIPPED COMPLETE IF DESIRED Write for Circular "D" aad Pricea GREENHOUSE CONSTRUCTION LUMBER John C. Honinger Co. 117 E. Blackhawk St., CHICAGO The A. T. STE.4K\S LIMBER CO. NEPONSET, BOSTON, MASS. NOW IS THE TIME TO INSURE YOUR «I.ASS AWAINST DAMAWE UT HAIL. For particulars addren John a. Emiar. Saddim Rhfr, M- •/. 688 HORTICULTURE December 15, 1906 What We Are Trying To Do Is, show up to the Horists that the trifling amount saved on the wood framed house, over our iron frame one, is swallowed up many times in repair expenses. That the wide house is cheaper to erect, easier to work, heat and ventilate than narrow houses. When we make a man see these things we know he will get the right thing at the right price. HITCHINGS AND CO. GREENHOUSE DESIGNERS AND BUILDERS. Munufaclurrrs of llrtXliiii unci V>Dlllalin|t AppuriiHiN. 1170 Broadway, NEW YORK. GQOGGGaGGGG AND Rutherford. N. J Oct. 20. 1905. Lord &. Burnham Co. . 1133 Broadway, New York City- Gentlemen : We would esteem it a favor if you would be kind enough to give U3 your lowest price on the material for four green- houses like those we have jusv completed. We have been experimenting with the new boiler and would like to inform you that within an hour after the fire was started every pipe in our greenhouses was so hot that it was almost impossible to touch it. We are sorry now that all our boilers are not the same as this one. We feel confi- dent that it is a money saver. Since we have to put in six new sections In one of our boilers would it not be better for us to have an entirely neW boiler like the one we have Just put in. Yours very truly, (signed) Bobbink & Atkins. That is the way wc do business — do It so we can do it again. Lord and Burnham Co., Greenhouse Designer* and Manufacturers, 1133 Broadway, corner 26th Street, N. Y. Boston Branch : 819 Tremont Buiiding. QQGGGGGflfiaS w e publish this plan along with the cut because it is the only [5f way you can form an idea of the magnitude of the range. The U-Bar construction meets all the requirements of the man who wants just a small house, or the estate demanding houses for every sort of growing condition. The wide spacing of glass, curved eave and its extreme lightness make a construction un- matched by others. Send for Catalog. Pierson U = Bar Company, Designers and Builders U=Bar Qreen= houses, Metropolitan Build- ing, Fourth Avenue and 23rd Street, New York. i»HMai if^nf-acjNhitiiiaMfa r. hSHtL-- r is 1^' OCBPHHiaWl If OKiJtiDSV"" **fe-^ fl^ i^ — ^^ I^INK F.\\K TN' t\^IXTl:K, Or,VS' 'l'i:i) I'Ai.'K. liosi'dv. eyofeato th^^^^ l0mAPE Gardener £v£Ry SdJ^d^jr ^ \ Go/ TO//, Mass. di/dscr/ph'on, H.OOl ^ 690 HORTICULTURE, December 22, 3906 CHRYSANTHEMUM NOVELTIES HIS YEAR I have to offer once more a splendid lot of new varieties. Among them will be found IN WHITES— MISS CLAY FRICK, the white sport of Wm. Duckham, winner of the Frick prize at Chicago. The best new variety of the year. Mrs A. T. MUler, Moneymaker, Kathleen Stoop. IN PINKS— Miss Mariam Hankey, Mrs. WalLer Jenks, eLc. IN YELLOW— Mary Godfrey, Mrs. Geo. Hunt, Norman Davis, Buttercup,etc. Also J. W. Moreman, Mrs. Henry Barnes, W. J. Crossley, and many others shown at the different exhibitions. I offer young stock for delivery early in the new year. 50 new varieties of singles, the latest craze. Send for my complete list issued December I. rCHICACO CARNATION CO., I ■ Wh A. T. PYFER, Manager, Joliet, III. STILL RETAIN THUR SUPREHACY AS CARNATION GROWERS 15 entries at Chicago won us 15 first prizes. Our siock is healthy and ihecullin s will be well rooted. January delivery on:— Red Riding Hood (Scarlet) $12.00 per 100 $100.00 per 1000 Aristocrat (Bright Cerise) $12.00 per 100 $100.00 per 1000 Whiite Perfection 6.00 " " 50.00 " " Rose Pinl< Encliantress 7.00 " " 60.00 " " AND MANY OTHERS. SEND FOR LIST. ABELLE NEW PINK CARNATION FOR 1907 COLOR— A peculiar shade of lovely pink, with a faint yellowish cast; several shades lighter than the Lflwson, Unlike most Pinks, the brightest sun docs njt injure the color. SIZE — 3 to 4 inches in diameter when established ODOR — Pleasing, but not strong. STEVIS— Invariably strong, but always Kracelul, ranging from la to 30 inches during the se.ison. HABIT, etc. — A very quick, a live grower, making specimen plants in a short lime, even from laie cuttings. < >n account of its rapid growth, requires supporti 'g vctysoon after benching. Gets away rapidly, blooms early and gives long stems right from the start. PRODUCTIVENESS — Prodigious is the best word we know of loiise here. It is ihe mnstincessant bloomer early and late, we have ever crown. Stock Limited. Delivery January Sth to 1 0th and later. Price $12.00 per 100, $100.00 per lOOO The H. WEBER & SONS CO.. Oakland, IVId. DON'T Be Afraid To Invest In ROSE PINK ENCHANTRESS It is both free and ''fancy" — a sure moEity-inakcr, Price $7.00 per 100; $60 per 1000 Delivery January and later. Write for Descriptive Circular. S. S. SKIDELSKY 824 No. 24th Street, Philadelphia loo looo RICHMOND ROSE 2X in. $11.00 $100.00 KAISERIN " '» 4.00 35.00 VARIEGATED LAWSON R.C. 6 00 50.00 ENCHANTRESS 3.00 25.00 QUEEN and LAWSON 2.00 18.00 E. H. PYE, FLORIST UPPER NYACK. N. Y. DEBUTANTE ihe rTM>t jiruiitablc li^lil pink Cirnatioii. Tested Four Years $10.00 I"-' 100. Delivery heuinsj.in. i. J. W. HOWARD - Somervi le. Mass. PEONIES $6.00 to $10.00 per 100 EDWARD SWAYNE WEST CHESTER PA CARNATIONS. Red Chief — Bright scarlet— early and very produc- tive. $12.00 per 100; $ioo.oo per 1000, Average 3 in. Ilower. A leader in every respect. Bonnie Vaid — Clear pink edged white, — $i2.co per 100: 100.00 per 1000. Large well formed bloom. Very early and prodm tive. F. DORNER & SONS CO. La Fayette, Inct. Carnations Rooted uuttings READY FOR DECEMBER DELIVERY. Pink Lawsun, VanegalctI Lawsnit, White Lawson, Mrs. T. W. I.aw.son, Haiy Kenn, Manly, Bo-ton Market, Fair Maid, Enchantress. HENRY A. STEVENS GO. Eaat "^treet. Needham, Mass TO BUYERS Patronize our advertisers, they will treat you ri&;ht JOHN E. HAINES, Tho leadln" Scarlet brilliant color, flue stem, the most prodac- live fver introdnrofl, blooms early until thrown out in Jnly, no extrii grass. All shoots make flowers. Watch the papers and see what jirowers say about It. None but well-rooted, healthy cuttings leave the place. Rooted cuttings ready Dec. 15, 1906. Price. $i;.(iu per IIIO; .faO per 1000. JOHN E. HAINES, Bethlehem, Pa. CHRYSANTHEMUMS C. Touset and Nonin.thc money makers as we have lound them $t.oo per doz. : $7.00 per 100; $60.00 per 1000 Pacitic, Kstell, Willowbrook, Halliday, Kalb and L, Harriet, 60c per doz.; $4.00 per 100; Cash with ord-r, EGGEUNG FLORAL COMPANY 653 S. Grand Ave., St. Louis, Mo. December 22, 1906 HORTICULTURE 691 AZALEAS For Forcing \\c can s'lU furnish a fiiw? l.it of well bmliled plants at imiiuri i.ric-B fnr im- mediate delivery. Weoffera full assorUnentofstiiiidard varieties. I'erdoz -100 . , Prdoz— liiO 12 to Uim!li crowns, |G ui) Ifi iiO 8 to 10 inch crowns. »na-, Sil.iiu U to 'frincli crowns. 7 00 M.on 10 to li inch crowns, i.m :«.oo ic to 18 inch crowns. 12.00 90.00 . A tine lot of plants of exceptionally good value in the followins vatioties. 18 inches in diameter at $18.iio per do/.. Deutsche Perle Simon Plardner Mobe Empress of India Hme. Vander Cru> ssen Apollo Bernard Andre Alba De Schryverlana Emperor of Brazil .\ nice li.t of spcriinen plain-, 18 to 20 inches in diainotOr at ?■.; on ea'li : ;vime.Camllle Van Langenhove Empress of India Simon Mardner Niobe BernnrJ Andre Alba Mme. Vander Cruyssen A tjrand lot of .specimen iilants of Mme. Vander Cruy5ien. JO t9 22 inches in diameter at S2..'iii each. HENRY A. DREER 714 Chestnut St., PHILADELPHIA, PA. Adiantum Pedatum Adiantum Pedatum grows its fronds 24 inches high, with 5 liranches on a stiff stem. No better adiantum grown for culling or as a pot plant. Strong 5-inch pots, $10 00 per lOO. Cash, e.'i. prepaid. Try 25 and you will want more. YELLOW CALLA. ELLIOTTIANA. strong bulbs, the coming pot plant. 3Bc. each ■ $4.00 per 1-2. A. MITTIIMC, 17-23 KENNAN STREET, SANTA CRUZ, CAL 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. FERNS, CRIMSON RAMBLERS.etc. 10,000 fine Ferns, low, stocky planta, Koslons, Picr- sonii, Scotti, 5 and 6-in. pots. Mu.st be sold. 2,000 2-year old Crimson Rambler, 3 to 4-ft.; several canes, $15 per 100. 5,000 Vinca maj. var. Fine Stock, lor 4.in., $5 00 per liw): 2 1-2-in., $2 50 pet 100. 50,000 Shrubs. Vines, Ampelopsis. Veitchii, Honey- suckles, Clematis, Wistarias, Cannas, etc., that must be sold. List Free. BENJ. r ONNELL, F>orist,West Crove, Pa. MANETTI s"t°5ks A special selected grade for florists* use Ready for delivery about December ist Write for Prices and Information THOMAS MEEHAN & SONS, Inc. Box C DRESHFRTOWN, PA. ORCHIDS Now Is the time to place your order (or freshly imported Orchids delivered uext spring. Our facilities for handling large consigi.meiits are second to none. Prices are ver.v low, quality considered, fine stock of established Orchids on hand. CARRILLQ &, BALDWIN, Secaucus, N. J. ORCHIDS from PHILIPPINES PHAL/ENOPSIS SCHILLERIANA We are ready to give qiioiattons upon plants with I to 3 Icavef, per loo plants, or upon sound plants witliout leaves, per loo plants, for immediate delivery f. o. b. Hamburg. A. HELD, 11-19 Wiltiam St., NEW VORK 28^ Houses Imported — Semi-established Established and Pine hybrids Stove and Qraenhouse Plants Inspection invited Correspondence solicited JULIUS ROEHRS CO., Rutherford, N. J. ORCHIDS Tjitryi'St Tuifmrti'r.H, t'-rpm-trrs, tlnitrt-rs mill IliilMiili.il.i ill III!' tliiilil Sander, 8t. Albans, England and 235 Broadway, Room I NEW YORK CITY ORCHIDS SPECIAL OFFER We have still a few thou5and .\zalea8 lo offer in leading varicli'S, early and late sorts, from $25.00 per 100 up lo $2.50 each. Also a tine lot of Palms in all sizes, such as Kentlas, Arecas, Latanias. Phoenix and C0C05. Pandanus Veltchll and utills. Cro- tons, Dracaena.^, Nepei'tnes, Aralias. Araucarias. Aspidistras, Herns suitable t> r dshes.inlcad ng varieties, Clbotlum Schledel from $i.ooto$3 ooeach. Wholc--aIc Price List on application. A. LEUTHY & CO.. Importers and Exporters. Growers and Dealers, PerkiHM St. NiiFHerieH, KoMlliKlnle. BOSTON, MASS. ARAUCAKI A COMPACTA R0BU5TA, nave only fine pla ts : 6 to 7 in. pots, 30 to 30 m. high, 4 10 5 years old, 3, 4, 5 tiers, $1.50, $1.75, $2-0ocach. A. EXCELSA OLAUCA, 6 in., $1.00. $t.J5; 7 in. specimens, finest in the world, $2, $2.50, $3 each. KENTIA FORSTBRIANA, 6 in., 25 to 4oin. hii-h, 75c, $1, $1.35 each; 7 in., made up, $1.75, $3 each. SCOTTII FERNS, 3 in., as big as a washtub, $1.35. $1.50, worth $3; 5)4in.,40c.: 6 in,, 50c. BOSTON FERNS, 6 in., 50c. Cash with order. Poods travel at purcliaser's risk. GODFREY ASCHMANN, Wliole^alc Cirower and Impotler oi Pot Plants 1012 Ontario St.. PHILADELPHIA, PA. Asparagus Robust us The be«t of all Asparaguses for a pot pinnt, strong three inch stock at $(;.0(l por 100, $50.00 per 1000 ALBERT M. HERR, Larcaster, Pa. BUY WHITIYIANI THE RECORO BREAKER FERN -IT HAS NO COMPETITOR Plant! in 2S inch poll. $25 per 100; $200 per 1000 Fine Specimcni in 5-inch poti. $1 each: 6inch. $1 50 r»ch; 8-inch. $5 H. H. BARROWS & SON, M)itman,Mass. Beautiful New Pink Rose See announcement and full description in "Horticulture," December S issue. ORCHIDS ORnHinSfOfSPRiNGDELIVERY PAUL NIEHOFF, Arrived in exceptionally fine condition the following ORCHIDS: LAELIAPURPURATA.CAITLEVA HARRI-^ANIAE, C. INTERMEDIA, C.TRIANAE. C. LEOPOLUir and many more. Write for Prices Lehjghton, Penn. lager & hurrell, summit, n. j. VANDA CHRULEA and OENDROBIUM WARjIANUM LOWII U (• [tiDlc >.rice> per lOO plants OYPRIPEDIUM CALLOSUM We shall have one shipment of 5,oor [^l.mls. For(lellver> JuneorJuly. We shall have the rare VANDA SAND ERIANA md can quote prices per single plaat or in quantity. A. HELD, 11-19 WHIHm St., NEW YORK 692 HORTICULTURE December 22, J90(> mi mi mi mi mi mi mi mi mi mi mi mi mi mi mi mi mi mi mi Tarrytown Fern (Nephrolepis Piersoni Elegantissima) We offer fine selected specimens in all sizes, from medium sized plants in 6-inch pans up to immense elegant specimens in 16-inch pans, suiting all purses and all classes of trade. Order early and have the stock on hand where you can show it. You will find nothing more satisfactory or profitable. We can supply fine plants as follows : — Fine plants, 6-in. pans, 75c. and $1.00 each— according to size. Fine specimen plants, 8-in. pans. $1.5) and $2.00 each— ac ording to size. Very fine specimen plants, lO-in. pans, $.3.< 0 each ; large specimens, 12-in. pans, $5.00 each ; extra large specimens, 14-in. pans, $7.50 each; still larg.r srecimens, 16-in. pans, $10.00 each. Also young stock for growing on, $12.00 per UO. LILIUM LONCIFLORUM Japan-grown. 9-10 in. bulb». case of 200 for $15.00 Japan-grown. MuUiflorum, 7-9 in. bulbt. cate of 300 for 15.00 Japan-grown. Multiflorum. 9-10 in. bulbs, case of 200 for 17.00 Japan-grown Oiganteum. 8-10 in. bulbs, case of 225 for 22.50 Freesia refracta alba, finest Bermuda bulbs. $7.50 per 1000. Lily of the Valley. Juit arrived. Our finest Perfection grade for earliest forcing, immediate delivery, case of 2.000 pips for $28.00. Gladiolus Colvilli alba, "The Bride." $7.50 per 1000. Gladiolus Colvilli rubra. $6.50 per 1000. ASTILBE. OR SPIREA. Ready for delivery. Gladstone. $8.00 per 100; Astilboides floribunda and Japonica. $5.00 per 100: Compacta multiflora, $6.00 per 100. ORNAMENTAL EVERGREENS FOR WINTER DECORATIONS. WHOLESALE BULB LIST MAILED ON APPLICATION. F. R. PIERSON CO. Tarrytown-on-Hudson. New York 7m tm :m ^ 9m 9m 9m 9m ;^ !>•> 9m ^ 9m 9m ;^ 9m 9m 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 \r London. ARTHUR GOWEE GLADIOLUS SPECIALIST Meadowvale Farm HAS UNDER CULTIVATION OVER lOO ACRES COMPRISING The Best Mixtures, CoHections and Named Varieties in Existence. Write for 1906 Catalog SPECIMEN NURSERY STOCK Deciduous Trees and Shrubs. Evergreens. Rhododendrons. Azaleas, over one hundred ('100,' acres of the choicest varieties. SKND FOR I-HICE I.IST COTTAGE GARDENS CO. Queens, Lone Island, - New York EAST BRIDGEWATER DAHLIA GARDENS not onl.v has one of the largest, but one ot the finest collections of .my fli-ni In America. We liave over n million Dahlia roots to sell this coming season. Send for prices. J. K. ALEXANDER, Prop., East Bridgewater, Mass. Xmas Offerings AZALEAS 4 colore. . . . 7Scin $2.00 each O. r>. Lorraine Eicg, 5-in.. . 50c to 75c each Cvclamen 5-in.,scolors$3.00tn$4.00pf rdoz. Boston Perna SOc to $1 50 each Etegantisslma 50c to .$2 50 each WhitmanjI 7Sc to $J.S0 each cut fronds .|2 SO to $4.00 per 100 Asparagus P. N. 2K->".. . . $4.00 per 100 Sinilax 6 ft. -strings . . 1 5c 8i 20c per string Asparagus Plumosus $1.00 1.1 $3.00 per 100 sprays JVlaiden Hair Fern true " Ctowcanum 7Scto$l 50 per 100 Slriclly Cash ir/fJi Order JAMES F. BARCLAY R. I. Creent-iouses PAWTUCKET, R. I. DAHLIAS. riclics 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, Successors to L. K. Peacock, Inc. A.TCO, P«.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. XMAS PRIMROSES! FINEST CHINESE A fine lot of 4x5 in<:li in flower and bud, all col rs; bhie, rose, blush, white, red. fringed, $15 and $aO per lOO. Cash, Say with or witnout prts. Shipped Inttantly HARLOWARDEN GREENHOUSES, - Greenport. N. Y. GOVERNOR HER RICK ()rit;inated .ind introduceii by H. R. CARLTON, Wllloushby, O. We have the following si- ck m the finest condition to plant and now is the time to plant : ■2\i inch at $a.oo per doz., $ioper ico and $75 per looa 4 '* ** 2.50 '* " 12 " too *' 75 '* 1000 It will pay you. Try it. Order at once. December 22, 1906 HORT I culture: 6»j The Cycles of the Amaryllis (Hippeastrum) Amaryllis is the name of u chariaing eouutry girl to be found in the verses of Theocritus and Virgil. The time — three or fonr hundred years before the Christian era. Hippeastrum comes from hippeus, u knight; and astron, a star — the Star Knight. Their popular names arc the Lily of the Gods, the Palace Lily, the Forest Flamingo, the ruma's J.amp, the Parrofs Companion. Mexican l^ily. Besides these, in the order of Am- aryllideiE, are Brnnsvigia, Crinum, Griifinia, Kerine, Sprekelia (the Lih- of the Knight of St. James), Stern- bergia, Vallota (Scarborough Lily), and Zephyrantlies. Before proceeding I am compelled to call attention to the fact of how much and how frequently we are in- debted to some individual for the exploitation of some beautiful gems of plants, without which they mutely exist in their unrecognized beauty. In this noble order of Anuu-yllidere it is to the Rev. Dean Herbert we are indebted more particularly. He (like so many good men of religion such as our good IDean Hole with the rose) was determined that the whole Amaryllidea; should be roecgnized and m&Ae popular, so we may very advantageously turn liack a few pages and learn what has been so nobly done. The first collection of amaryllis I remember seeing was in company with my father on a Sunday in 1848 or '49 at the end' of March, at Squire Holford's, Weston Birt, G!o\u-e.'^ter. after a drive of twenty-five miles. In a lean-to greenhouse, ]irobably 25 feet long and 14 or 15 feet wide, was a stage of eight or nine shelves, one above the other, on the .back; on the front a bench 2 1-2 feet wide, and here, mixed among early pelargoniums and Dutcli bulls were nearly one hundred amaryllises in flower. 1 remember the aulica (red and green), psittacina (tlie parrot), and the blue grilTuiia. and I wondered whether 1 should ever see anything as beau- tiful again or ever ow'n any or even one like these. Happy day ! The greenhouse roof of tliick, heavy raft- ers carried 3-feet-wide sashes; there were two on each rafter, the top one sliding down. The size of the glass was 6x4 inches. Built in the time of taxes on glass this greenhouse was a noted one. The only windows or other glass structures that did not pay taxes were dairy windows and cheese room windows, each having to bear their sign in black letters on white ground. There were no greenhouse builders advertising as in our day. There are some species of amaryllis (I believe I'll call them all amaryllis because when in 1867" Pearce sent from Peru pardina did not Sir W. Hooker name it amaryllis pardina ? It's the name by which I knew them first, and John Cowell tells me that plants don't care what thev are called if they have enougli to eat and drink) which should bo in every collection however lim- ited. I mean that whosoever is interested in them ought to have the family well represented by these typical forms. A. BeMadoiina — Belladonna Lily — flowers, 4 to 5 inches long, tubular, 2 1-2 to 3 inches wide, ])roduced in umbels on strong plants, fifteen or twenty or more, sometimes three and more stems from one bulb : colors varying from nearly pure white to reddish purple: leaves long, rather narrow, recurved ; flowers in autumn before the leaves appear which are made during the winter. 'J'lu^ i.~ a glorious plant for the -outiiern states, California and Florida. West Indies, ni2. A. aulica — flowers large and truly handsome; petals unequal, broadly acuminati*, sharply pointed; colora, red, crimson, shot purple green at base, margins clouded red and green; scapes from 1 1-2 to 2 feet liigh; leaves broad, thick, leathery, bright green, arching; a noble plant. The var. platypetala is also beautiful. Rio Janerio, 1820. A. equestre (the Barbadoes Lily) — flowers of the type orange green, exquisitely shaped, the recurved top petals simply charming. Other very handsome forms of Equestre are fulgida, orange margined white; Acre pleno, rich orange, quite double; Albcrti, flowers much larger and more double than flore pleno; ignescens, bright scarlet, with white throat, center of petals also marked with white. All the Equestres are desirable, neat and pretty plants. The type from Cuba, 1710. Other forms have been introduced since. A. pardina (leopard spotted) — one of the most beau- tiful among all genera. Flowers more than 6 inches in diameter; very spreading, scarcely any tube; ground color rich creamy white overlaid with a fine net work of delicate green, profusely dotted with rich scarlet and blood-red crimson. Peru, 1866. A. Loopolde — The king of all amaryllis as a species. It is like auratum among the hlies. All the petals are nearly of equal size, very broad and nearly flat ; scarcely any tube; center of flower richest velvety crimson, with a suspicion of green at the base; margins wide and, but for a tinge of misty green, they are pure white. The centre of the flow^er is a six-pointed crimson star. What a gem! Peru, 1869. A. Regina. — One of the earliest introductions from South Mexico, 1728. Flowers large and spreading; color deepest crimson and light orange, with starry cen- ter of creamy white. A fine plant, long to be remem- bered. ""n^^vc Iktrrhxj ( To be Continued ) Berberis Repens Most of the broad-leaved evergreens are failures in the West. The dry air of winter is too much for them. We cannot raise holly, azalias, kalmias and rhododen- drons, but in the Rockies and in the Black Hills Nature has furnished a very good substitute in the Berberis repens or holly-leaved creejiing barberry. Generally these come through the winter all right; a little shelter on the south is a help. The common name is Oregon grape. They grow in great masses in the Rockies, 'riiey have large spikes of yellow fiowers of marvelous fragrance which loads all the air and you seem wading in it. It seems to do well all through the West. Years ago it was tried in the Arnold .\rboretuni, but the plants were from the western slope and were not as hardy as those frmu tlie eastern slope or from tlM Black Hills. (^ i\ilA/Yy^AiA^ 694 HORTICULTURE December 22, :906 horticulture: VOL. IV DECEMBER 22, 1906 NO. 25 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, NET Per Inch, 30 inches to page . . .90 Full Page 24.00 On Yearly Contract— 52 consecutive times— per inch, .70. Per page 20.00 COPYRIOHT, 1906, BY HORTICULTURE PUB. CO. Eniered as second-class mailer December 8, 1904, at Ihe Post Office al Boston, Mass. under the Act of Congress of March 3, 1879. CONTENTS Page FRONTISPIECE — Pine Bank in Winter. THE CYCLES OP THE AMARYLLIS— John Thorpe.. 693 BERBERIS RBPENS— C. S. Harrison 693 PROGRESS UPWARD— John Birnie 695 WE COVER THE COUNTRY 695 NEWS OF THE CLUBS AND SOCIETIES. Newport Horticultural Society— Elberon Horticul- tural Society— St. Louis Florists' Club — Lenox Horticultural Society— Morris County Gardeners' and Florists' Society— Columbus Florists' Club.. 696 Gardeners' and Florists' Club of Boston— National Congress of Horticulture — American Carnation Society — Society of American Florists 697 SEED TRADE TOPICS 698 The Free Seed Hearing 698 OBITUARY, Alfred F. Conard— Portrait 698 THE FLORISTS' CHRISTMAS— .7. Ivera Donlan 700 CUT FLOWER MARKET REPORTS. Boston, Buffalo, Cincinnati. Columbus, Indian- apolis, Louisville, New-port, New York, Phila- delphia 703 ROSE HOUSE WISDOM— R. T. McGorum 709 MISCELLANEOUS. A Visit to Madbury, N. H 697 Statement of Plant Imports 699 A Libel on Kirkakly 700 News Notes 701 California Notes 709 In many sections the dearth of the rose Rose values crop during the past fortnight has advancing created much uneasiness concerning the liolida\' supply and it looks now as though prices might soar. When values are advanced solely because of the disparity between supply and de- • mand it is a natural course and no one is justified in scolding about it. High prices thus originating are very different from inflated prices and, unlike the latter, can bring no discredit to the market. A bit of good advice to wholesaler and retailer in the present juncture is to quote prices for future delivery with great caution. The first important horticultural The A. C. S. event of the New Year — ^the meeting at Toronto meeting of the American Carna- tion Society at Toronto, Ont., is now only a niuuth distant. It comes at a season of the year when many find it inconvenient to leave their business and when the weather is not conducive to com- fortable traveling, but no one ever attends these meet* ings without getting full value for all the effort and sacrifice involved and we urge upon every one who can possibly do so to plan to be a participant in the repre- sentative gathering which will convene at Toronto. There will be much to see, much to enjoy and much to learn. We have heard recently some severe Artificial criticism of the inclination on the part vs. disfigured of florists to use artificial material such flowers as poinsettias in their window and store adornment. The complaint is well-founded, in a measure, but we must take human nature as we find it and it will be a long time before imitation flowers is some form are no longer accepted or called for by the people. Last year it was tissue paper bells, this year it is poinsettias, next year some- thing else, probably. It is a question as to which is the greater offence, artistically — the selling of outright artificial flowers or the disfigurement of real flowers or plants by dyeing or overdeeking with bows and flounces. One cannot help pitying the "Araucaria in Holiday Attire," depicted in one of our contempora- ries last week as an example for its readers to copy. And when we read in the accompanying text that the plant represents a value of $4.00 and the trimming $6.00, it docs seem that the limit of absurdity has been reached. There is promise of plenty of ac- Planning for tivity in fall flower show matters the flower shows during the coming season. It is of 1907 generally understood tliat Kansas City is likely to duplicate her big affair of two years ago, Indianapolis is also in for it, the American Institute in New York City is already planning, and St. Louis has begun the securing of a $10,000 guarantee fund for a similar purpose. These, together with the big regular annual shows at Boston and Philadelphia and the lesser displays at scores of places, will make November of 1907 a record month for flower shows. As, in order to make the chrysan- tliemum a leading feature, it will be necessary to crowd all into a period of two or three weeks the big ex- hibitors who sock to be represented at all the important .shows have plenty of work aliead. Local growers are indispensable in every instance and their interest should 1)0 awakened by an early publication of schedules so- that sufiicient time may be given for preparatory plan- ning and planting. .January 1 is late enough. December 22, 1906 MORTICULTURE se at a pre- vio\is meeting. Mr. MacLellan, the re- tiring president, declined re-election. Walter Mott was a noticeable visitor during the evening. D. M. main feature was an able paper read by Chas. H. Totty on chrysanthemum culture. The paper touched on every p.oint conceivable. It was a treat en- joyed very much by all. A vote of thanks was extended to Mr. Totty. The following flowers and vegetables were staged by the following exhibi- tors: Mr. Peter Murray showed a fine Begonia Glorie de Lorraine; Mr. A. Bauer a beautiful bunch of stevias; Mr. .James Kennedy a fine bunch of Paper White narcissus; while Mr. Henry Wood showed a fine orange tree in fruit; Mr. A. Grieb violets and leek; and Fred Wm. Dettlinger celery and caulitlower; Mr. Robertson poinsettas and mushrooms and asparagus. All these fine exhibits were scored above the general average, and were all judged by able and experienced men. After remarks by nearly all the members present, the society then ad- journed. FRED WM. DETTLINGER. Asst. Secv. ELBERON HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY. A large and most interesting meet- ing by the Elberon Horticultural So- ripty was held on Monday, 17th, The ST. LOUIS FLORISTS' CLUB. Our local club held its regular monthly meeting on last Thursday af- ternoon. The December meeting is always poorly attended owing to the members bein.g busy with holiday preparations. Chairman Smith of the Board of Trustees reported that a new meeting place had been engaged in the large Burlington building, but no ex- hiijitions could be held there. It was then decided to hold these in some other hall where the public could be invited. The flower show committee, through its chairman, Frank A. Weber, re- ported that the guarantee fund had reached $2.'i()0 to date, with subscrip- tions coming in daily from the various business men in the city. It is hoped to make the list grow to $7000 by next meeting and by the I''ebruary meeting to complete the fund of $10,000. Harry I^. Goodman of Chicago was present and was called upon for a few remarks. Mr. Goodman is selling pul- verized manure for the Union stock yards and demonstrated his goods to the members. G, H. Pring, who has charge of the big orchid houses at Shaw's Garden, read an essay on orchid culture, and Treasurer A. ,T. Bentzen read one on growing cyclemens; both were well re ceived and were extended a vote of thanks. The treasurer's report showed a goodly balance in his hands. The next meeting will be held in the new hall on .January 10 at 2 o'clock. LENOX HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY. The regular meeting of the Leno.'C Horticultural Society was held Decem- ber 15th. President F. Heeremans pre- siding. It was decided to hold three exhibitions this year; rose and straw- berry show in .June, annual and peren- nial show in August, and the annual chrysanthemum show in October. All committees for 1907 were appointed, viz., employment, essay, entertainment, schedule; and judges for plants ami indoor flowers, herbaceous plants and out-door flowers and vegetables. GEORGE FOULSHAM, Sec'v. MORRIS COUNTY GARDENERS' AND FLORISTS' SOCIETY. Morris Co. (N. J.) Gardeners' and Florists' Society meeting for Decem- ber was a well attended one. It was the occasion of our annual election of officers and we wanted to hear Mr. Totty talk on the new chrysanthemum. The election resulted as follows: president, Richard Vince; vice-presi- dent, Percy Herbert; secretary, E. Reagan; treasurer, Wm. Duckham. Executive committee are as follows: A. Herrington, A. McKendry, Thos. Stokes, J. Heeremans, A. R. Kennedy, Ernest Wild, C. H. Totty, Alex. Brown, 0. Koch. R. M. Schultz, Wm. Mul- miehel and H. B. Vyse. The retiring president J. Heeremans, received a rising vote of thanks for his efficient services during his two terms. The newly elected officers accepted the re- sponsibilities of office in neat speeches and each promised to do his best. An unusual amount of good fellowship existed, and everybody seemed satis- fied. Three new members were elected. After preparations for the nth annual smoker were made, Mr. Totty told us of the new chrysanthe- mums and how they showed up at the exhibitions this fall. He spoke of Miss Clay Frick (White Duckham) as the best in the whites and Miriam Hankey the same in the pinks. The stem, foliage, and flower, together with their shipping qualities, should make them popular for a long time. Mrs. Geo. Hunt, Mrs. Henry Barnes. Kathleen Stoop, Mrs. A. T. Miller, A. H. Lee. Lady Leonard and May God- Irey were able to work out their own salvation if given a chance. The new single varieties he believes have a future being artistic, decorative, and relieving. The new French varieties came in for consideration, Brest. Loubet, Sergeant Levy and Mme. L. H. Cochet were amongst those mentioned. Mr. Elmer D. Smith's efforts as a hybridizer received high praise, and many of his introductions were recom- mended. The speaker received a hearty vote of thanks for his able effort after he Jiad answered many questions. Wm. Duckham, A. Herrington, C. H. Totty and R. M. Schultz were chosen a committee on the "smoker" which takes place .January 9th next. John E. Haines sent new carnations. Im- perial and Pink Imperial, to be ex- hibited at the meeting. Pink Imperial showed up fine and received a certifi- cate of merit. Imperial suffered in transit and was requested to be shown again. Our treasurer, Wm. Charlton, has been ill for a long time and the deepest sympathy is felt for him. He has been treasurer for eleven years, able, ener- getic, and faithful. He has declined to be a candidate and it will be hard to flll his place. E. REAGAN. COLUMBUS FLORISTS' CLUB. The regular meeting of our club for the month, took place last Tuesday evening. .At this meeting the first of what will be a series of plant and flower exhibitions, to be held at each meeting until May next, were begun. M. B. Faxon had previously offered, as a special award for the best plant, a December 22, 1906 HORTICULTURE, 697 year's subscription to HORTICUL- TURE; and tliis prize was taken by the Fifth Avenue Floral Company, for a very finely g-rown Gloire de Lorraine begonia. At this meetinpr the plan of awarding points, to every exhibitor was commenced; and the Fifth Avenue Floral Company received 20 points for their begonia; John H. Williams 15 points for a fine Tarrytown fern; and Sherman Stephens 1,5 points for a Jerusalem cheiTy. The points awarded each meeting night, will be carefully kept account of; and at the end of the season, three prizes will be awarded to the winners of the largest point totals, as follows: $,5.00, $.3.00, and $2.00. For the next meeting M. B. Faxon offered, the special prize of a year's subscription to HORTICUL- TURE to the member bringing in the best six carnations. Walter Buller w^as elected an active member. There was a great amount of routine business to be gone through, and it was a very late hour when the meeting finally adjourned. Amongst other matters vice-president Currie reported that the entry fees, received at the recent chrys- anthemum show, paid one-third of the expenses. The committee on advanc- ing the annual dues, advised leaving them as they are for the present at least. At the close Mrs. M. B. Faxon announced that a lunch bad been pre- pared for the members and friends; and so a long evening ended most pleasantly. As the next regular meet- ing of the club comes December 25th; it was voted to postpone same to January S, 1907. GARDENERS' AND FLORISTS' CLUB OF BOSTON. One hundred and ten members of the Gardeners' and Florists' Club turned out on last Tuesday evening to listen to a very inspiring and poetical paper by W. H. Wyman on The Craft and the Craftsman. Mr. Wyman held the close attention of his audience and his paper received much enthusiastic comment. The proposed change in the by-laws in reference to nomination of oflicers was defeated by a very close vote, lacking two votes of the neces- sary two-thirds. The secretary's re- port showed that there had been 125 new members added to the roll during the year and that the average atten- dance at the meetings had been 118. The landscape study class meets twice a week, with a membership of sixty students. Action was taken favoring an increased salary for the secretary, and recommending that essays and lectures be printed in permanent form. A question concerning the relative merits of Dutch and English budded roses for garden culture brought out a lively discussion. Mr. Wyman cham- pioning the Dutch roses as being the better bloomers and good for three or four years' service, and Messrs. Craig, Duncan. Finlayson and others con- demning them as the worst thing ever introduced, dear at any price. Ou the exhibition table were vases of variegated Lawson, pink Lawson and seedling Venus from H. A. Stevens Co. Honorable mention was given to pink Lawson. Venus is a pleasing light pink, a little brighter than En- chantress. A vote of thanks was given S. J. r.oddard for Princess of Wales violets and A. Downs foj' Begor.la Plorle de Lorraine. NATIONAL CONGRESS OF HORTI- CULTURE. One who would safely navigate the ocean finds it essential to occasionally make observations to establish his exact location. He may have kept a record of the ship's course, know to a nicety the force of the wind and of the ocean currents, the number of revo- lutions of the propeller, and be able to tell just where the ship ought to be, huL experience has taught that in addition to this he must by observa- tions a.scertain just where it is. In like way those who assay to explore the ocean of the unknown should oc- casionaly make observations and com- parisons to ascertain just where they are. We can learn something of this through a more physical exhil)ition of what has been and can be acconi plished, but it is far more important that we come to an exact knowledge of the laws through and by which the results are obtained. This can only come through a conference between those who are studying these laws, for what seems to be a truth to one and under a certain set of conditions tb.' experience of another and under other conditions may show what is only a seeming truth. It is well then for all those who are interested in any particular line of study to meet oc- casionally for council that they may ascertain how much of what we think we know is actually so, to ascertain just how far into the unknown we have sailed. To this end the National Council of Horticulture have thought it wise to call for the meeting of a Congress of the Horticulturists of the world to assemble at Jamestown. Virginia, during the latter part of the exhibition to be held there in 1907 to commemorate the 4noth .Anniversary of the first permanent English set- tlement in what is now the United States. The exact date of the meeting and the formal programme has noi been decided upon, but will be an- nounced later, but in the meantime wc ask all who are interested in pro gressive horticulture to plan to at- tend the Congress and communicate with Mr. Irish. Missouri Botanical Gar- den. St. Louis. Missouri. U. S. A., as to what definite subject should be dis- cussed. W. W. TRACY. AMERICAN CARNATION SOCIETY. Everythin.g is in readiness for the meeting in Toronto, Ont.. Jan. 23d and 24th excepting the flowers for the ex- hibition and the attendance. The ex- hibit ought to be notable as the pre- miums offered are good and large and lots of them. The flowers, as soon a-s they enter Canada will have special care from the express company pro- viding the Society label is used. This label can be procured by applying to the Secretary and it will also pass the exhibits through the customs with- out any delay or annoyance. The attendance ought to be immense as the papers to be read and the dis- cussions that will come up are un- usually interesting. The rate of one and a third fare will apply to all of the countr>' covered by the Central, Trunk IJne. New England and Canadian Passenger Associations. The premium list can be had by ap- plying to the Secretary and in this connection he want-s to publicly apologize to Wm, Scott of Buffalo, N. Y., for Inserting the name of another parly In place of his for the Judges. The list of judges should read W. N. Rudd, Mt. Greenwood, 111., Wm. Nicholson, FYamingham, Mass., Wm. Scott, Buffalo, N. Y. Jan. IGth is the last day for entries to reach the Secretary. Intending ex- hibitors who have not as yet Joined the Society will please note and apply for the premium list at once so as to get entry blanks and information needed in time to get their entry in, before Jan. IGth. JNO. H. DUNLOP, PresidenL ALBERT M. HERR, Secretary. Lancaster. Pa. SOCIETY OF AMERICAN FLORISTS AND ORNAMENTAL HORTI- CULTURISTS. Secretary-elect P. .1. Hauswinh has tendered to President Kasling his resignation as a director of the Society of American Florists and Ornamental Horticulturists and same has been ac- (epted. President Kasting has ap- pointed Theodore Wirlh of Minne- apolis to serve as a director for Mr. Hauswirth's unexpired • term of two years. Department of Plant Registration. Central Park Nursery, Topeka, Kansas. submits for registration canna Magnificent. Foliage green; bloom rich scarlet of extraordinary size; height 4 feet. WM. J. STEWART. Secretary. A VISIT TO MADBURY, N. H. A right joliy party of 23— "Skidoo Party" — representatives of the various Hcrists' stores of Boston left on the 1.15 train last Thursday, Dec. 13, for Madbur>-, N. H., at the invitation of W. H. Elliott to visit his "Rose Farm" at the above place. Various refreshments were served, and a good social time was had In our special car on the trip. Arriving at the greenhouses Mr. El- liott headed the crowd and piloted them through that immense house viewing with care a beautiful bench of Safrano roses, followed by Bon Silene. Cusin. Wellesley, Richmond, Killarney and Chatenay. I never saw a more beautiful or healthier lot of plants: the house and contents were certainly in perfection. Richmond and Killar- ney especially called forth words of praise. Two hours were spent pleas- antly and intelligently in this marvel- ous house. Then wo all went through one of those grand old New Hampshire homos, over 100 years old, viewed the stock farm with a fine lot of cattle, again walking back to the green- houses and thence to the depot, and we were soon bouiui for Boston, re- freshments again being served on the car. At Rockingham Junction, Mr. Palmer in a few well chosen words voiced the thanks and pleasure of the visitors, and Mr. Elliott was given three cheers. The excursion was voted one of the most successful and inter- esting afternoons the participants had ever enjoyed. * John McLeod of Medford, Mass., lost about $150 worth of celery from smoke arising from the explosion of a lamp in his greenhouse. 698 HORTICULTURE. December 22, 1906 SEED TRADE TOPICS. Through the classes in botany in the various high schools and universi- ties of the Province of Ontario, Can- ada, a few of the more enterprising seedsmen have secured specimens of all of the noxious weeds native to that Province. These have been most care- fully pressed and dried, and placed in lon.g narrow frames and hung con- spicuously in the stores. The common and botanical name of each weed is given and each specimen occui)ies a separate compartment, protected from dust and handling, by glass. It is needless to say that these specimens are a source of interesting and profitable study, not only to the seedsman and his employees, but to the farmers and his customers in gen- eral. The specimens if properly pre- served have a very natural appear- ance, and groups of farmers may often be seen in animated discussion of them. As an educator, the idea would seem to commend itself to seedsmen in general, and particularly those who make a specialty of grass and field seeds. Speaking ot grass seeds, it may be recalled that it was predicted in these columns many weeks ago that clover was likely to soar to higher figures even than last year. This prediction has already been verified. Starting around five dollars, it has now passed the nine dollar mark, but according to the best authorities it is high enough. Sppc\ilation may boost it yet hi.gher, but it is quite as likely to break as to advance, and ultimately lower levels are expected on thi? crop. f51ue grass is still strong, genuine fancy Kentucky being about 14c., while the Canadian article is quoted around fie. per lb. in quantity. By the way, the question is often asked, even by those in the seed trade, whose education has been more theo- retical than practical, what the dif- ference is between Kentucky and Can- adian blue grass. Briefly it may be stated that during the heat of summer and particularly daring dry spells, the Canadian will usually turn brown, whereas the Kentucky will retain its fine natural color. As blue grass is the basis of all good, lawn mixtures, the importance of the variety used be- comes evident Thii scramble for onion seed has been temporarily satisfied, but whether there will be enough to go around will depend on the demand. By .March first this question will be answered. If onions are low in pric? as now seems probable, there will be seed enough. If however onions aro in good demand and l)ringing only fair prices, it will be diflicult to supply the de- mand, and prices will advance. Onions will be the barometer. Watch them. It is worthy of note that those in close touch with present conditions, the large handlers of apples, potatoes, onions, etc.. are practically unani- mous in the opinion that these com- modities are not going to winter well, and that their condition at the present time is about what it should be in February. THE FREE SEED HEARING. Walter P. Stokes reports that the hearing given bj' tlje Hoi^se Com- mittee on Agriculture to parties in- terested, en Wednesday and Thursday of last week in Washington was very interesting and was productive of some telling points. One of the most ef- fective of these points occurred when a member from Texas inquired sarcas- tically if they had any resolutions against free seeds from Texas. It so happened that one of the strongest resolutions came from the Growers' As- sociation of Texas and this was promptly produced and read. The gen- tleman from Texas was very much astonished and kept very still after that. The editor of the Southern Planter made one of the brightest ar- .guments and accused the Southern members of misrepresenting the senti- ments of their constituents on the mat- ter. Professor Massey also made a very good speech. Representative Davis of Minnesota was frank enough to acknowled.ge having purchased from the runners of the department extra supplies over his quota. Mr. Forbes of New York exhibited the remains of a carload of free seeds which had been refused by various voters and were finally burned to get rid of them, some- where down in Lon,g Island. The prob- abilities are that a majority of the committee will report to the house against free seeds. It is an open secret that the officials of the department are themselves anxious to get rid of the incubus. Among those present at the hearing were Alexander Forbes of Peter Henderson & Co., N. Y., W. Atlee Burpee, Wm. Henry Maule, and Walter P. Stokes of Philadelphia. Henry C. Wood, Richmond, Mr. Wood of Wood, Stubbs & Co., Louisville, Mr. Hathe- way representing Crossman Bros.. Briggs Bros., and other Rochester in- terests, F. W. Bolgiano of Washington. Mr. Rackhelm, Professor Massey. and Mr. Smith, the secretary for parties in- terested on the opposition. OBITUARY. Alfred F. Conard. .Alfred F Conard, senior member of the Conard & Jones Co.. of West ill SPiiS A late importation just received in extra fine shape, all suitable for 7 and 8 inch pots. Per dnz. — 100 — 1000 Glads'one $1.50 $8.00 $75 00 Astelboides Fioribunda .70 4.25 40.00 Washington 1.25 7 00 65.00 BERLIN VALLEY Fine large well rooted crowns from the best grower in Europe. Per 100. $1.25 $10.75 per 1000 $25.00 per case of 2500 We are one of the largest valley importers in the U. S. Write today for our Florists' combi- nation Older sheet and catalogue of flower seeds. HENRY F. MICHELL CO. 1018 Market St.. PHILS., PA. apoplexy. Mr. Conard was a Quaker of the old school, and spent all his life in Chester County, Pa. W'ith Charles Dingee he was one of the pioneers in the mail trade in young roses and other plants. Some forty years ago they started the b\isiness of sending young roses through the mails at low prices, and in the course of time the business grew to gigantic proportions, until their customers nutnbered hun- dreds of thousands located in all parts of the world. He was one of the real pioneers in making the wilderness blossom like the rose reaching the most remote and inaccessible parts with their lovely products. That fact is the true monument to the memory of Alfred F. Conard. Many have fol- lowed in the same blazed trail but his firm was the real pioneer. Sixteen years ago through family differences Mr. Conard retired from the Dingee & Conard Co. and started the Conard & Jones Co. which has proved very suc- cessful on the same lines and has achieved an enviable reputation, es- pecially in the improvement of the canna. Mrs. Conard survives the de- ceased but he leaves no children. He was a member of the Orthodox Friends. Urove, Pa., died on the 15th inst., aged 71, Death was due to a stroke of A DESIRABLE HOLIDAY GIFT FOR YOUR EMPLOYEE. Tliere can be no more useful and appropriate Holiday 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 l)e glad to make a special dis- count, on application. Other Useful Holiday Gifts. The Dahlia. By L K. Peacock. Price, .lO cents. The American Carnation. C. W. Ward. Price, $3.50. Manual of the Trees of North Ameri- ca. C. S. Sargent. Price. $6. no. The First County Park System. F, W. Kelsey. Price, $1.25. December 22, 1906 horticulture: 699 ^*i sow NOW c c c « « « c c « c c « Johnson's ciANT UCDDCilA CCCn NEW crop FLOWERING f CnDCllA ObtU RtAPy F^.l■L^ts and Frofessioiuil »eed in sepai'atc colors as toihiHs: GIANT WHITE, PINK, SCARLET, PURPLE and (ELLOW-larg. Tiade Pkt. (1000 seeds) 25c ; 5000 seedb $1.00 ; perounce$l.25. GIANT BRILLIANT MIXtO-large Trade Pkt. I000seeds'20c: SOOOseeds 75c. per ounceSI. 00 We can inteiesi \.. 11 Willi oiir Surplus Dutch Bulbs write at unee. JOHNSON SEED COMPANY. - 21? Market Street, Philadelphia, Pa, Herbert W. Johnson of the late firm ol Johnson & Stokes, President '«««'«««««««'««'««'«<««<««««««.««;«««4«,«««4;«^^^^;«(«^^^^^^^^ STATEMENT OF PLANT IMPORTS. There were entered at the port of New York during the week ending December 11 to 17, 1906, the following plants, etc.: From Holland: — H. F. Darrow, 1 cs. plants. S cs. bulbs; AlcHulchison & Co., IZ cs. plants: Vaughan's Seed Store, 14 cs. roots; Ralph M. Ward & Co., 4 cs. plants; sundry forwarders, 9 cs. plants, IS cs. {lower roots. FYom Germany: — H. F. Darrow, 158 cs. lily of the valley; McHuteiison & Co., 21 cs. do.: F. R. Pierson Co., 39 cs. do.; Julius Roehrs Co., 40 cs. do.; general order, 101 ca. do. From England: — H. F. Darrow, 3 cs. trees: L. Dupuy, 10 cs. do.; sundry forwarders. 13 cs. trees, 2 cs. plants, 1 cs. rose trees. From France: — H. F. Darrow, 218 pkgs. seed; August Rolker & Sons, 24 cs. plants; Vaughan's Seed Store, 120 pkgs. seed; sundry forwarders, 9 cs. plants, 1 pkg. trees. In selecting your bedding stock for next year do not forget those two grand begonias, Duke de Zeppelin and Lafayette. Among the singles the Bertini varieties are unrivalled. Lili- put, Mandrot and Worthiana are the most distinct. Edward Fenn of Terryville, Conn., is reported seriously ill. THOS. J. GREY & CO. Fresh Flower, Farm aod 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 aENS FOa CATALOGUE Look through the Buyers' Directory and Ready Reference Guide. You will find some good offers there also. ALITYI^aI? SEND rOB OATALO^TJE. ARTHUR T. BODDINQTON 34* Wmt 14th St., New Tork. MAKERS of PlIRt CULTURE TISSUE COLUMBIA, ALASKA, BOHEMIA MUSHROOM = SPAWN = fresh Spawn Always on han>. 'or the mo«t critical E BRONCO TLORISTS WASHINGTON, D. C. GUDE'5 Geo. H. Cooke FLORIST Connecticut Avenue and L Street WASHINQTON. D. C. William J. Smyth FLORIST Cor. MicMgran Ave. and 3 1st 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 LongOlslaDCtPhonM: Bell,Forsst5E:Kinloch,Delinar20l 4832 Oelmar Boul. ST. LOUIS, MO. 702 HORTICULTURE t)ecember 22, 1906 f F^/^¥1VT^ LJ^'Tn'Tn f A ^ long stem, good flowers; for delivery I r"^VJli^^Ili I I l/\^ NOW and until Christmas in almost! I unlimited quantity and exceptionally | I well grown stock. $30.00 to $40.00 per 100. | I CHRISTMAS GREENS-PLACE YOUR ORDERS EARLY j Holly, Lycopodium, Laurel, Boxwood, Mistletoe. i LEO. NIE^vSEN CO. 1217 Arch St., PHILA. I »»ft»i^fcft»ft»»)ft»>»»»#,»»»»»»fct»»)»»} AMERICAN BEAUTY and all other Roses CHRYSANTHEMUMS LILY OF THE VALLEY CARNATIONS WELCH BROS. 226 Devonshire St , BOSTON, MASS NATURAL CYCAS 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. CHRYSA NTH EMU MS \j)- the thousand. Boauties. 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 cutf lower wants to advantage. E. F. WINTERSON CO. 45-47-49 WABASH AVE., CHICAGO CUT FLOWER BOXES EDWARDS FOLDING BOX CO MANUFACTURERS PHILADELPHIA. PA. CHAS. W. MckELLAR 51 WABASH AVE., CHICAGO Western Headquarters for Choice Orchids Valley Violets and all Cut Flowers >0 • <.>0 • <3C>- coo-* '<«.>0'*-<.£ 1 EVERYTHING SEASONABLE IN J * CUT FLOWERS • Wholesale Florist Kinsicad Steel, PHILADELPHIA Stor» CloM, « P M. • EDWARD REID. ^ PETER REINBERQ WHOLESALE CUT FLOWERS 51 Wabash Av., Chicago, 111. In writing adrertlMn, mcBtloB Hortlcultar* WHOLESALE FLOWER MARKETS TRADE PRICES— Per 100— TO DEALERS ONLY CBICAGO December 18 ST. LOUIS November 12 PHILA. December 18 BOSTOP December ao ROSES Am. Beauty, Fan. & Sp 50.00 •* Extra 35.00 " No. 1 10.00 " Lower grades 6.00 Bnde/Maid, Gvlden Gate, F.&S.. u>.oo " " '* '• Ordinary' 4,00 Liberty, Richmond, Fan. & Sp. .. . 13.00 * ' '* Ordinary 4.00 Chatenay, Fan- & Sp 15.00 " Ordinary 6.00 Killarney, Fan. & Sp 15.00 (Jrdinary 6.00 CARNATIONS Fancy Ordinary 60.00 35.00 1 5.0c 8.00 15.00 6.00 15.00 6.00 to 8 8.00 18.00 .00 6.00 to 4.00 to 50.00 15 00 1.50 MtSOELLAN£OUS Chr>-saDthemums, Fancy " Ordinary... Cattleyas Lilies . . Violets Gardenias Lily of the Valley Mignonette Paper White, RomaD Hy Adjantum Cuncatum " Croweanum Sroilax j to Asparagus Plumosus. striDgs... ... I " " & Sprengeri bunches 35.00 4.00 3.00 3.00 1. 00 8.00 5.00 18.00 3.00 5.00 4.00 4.00 1.50 ia.50 50.00 50-P* ao.oo to 12.50 to 8 00 to 4.00 to 5.00 to a. 00 to 5.00 to a. 00 to 5.00 to a.oo to 25.00 15.00 10.00 6 00 6.00 4.00 6.00 4.00 8.00 4.00 a.oo to 1.50 to 5.00 to to 3.00 a.oo 1. 00 1.00 25.00 25.00 1.50 1.50 12.50 50.00 50 00 00.00 40.00 30.00 15.00 la.oo 6.0a 18.00 6.00 12.00 6.00 la.oo 6.00 8.00 4.00 95.00 to 75.00 50.00 35-00 25 00 15 00 I0.30 20.00 13. 00 15. OC 8.00 I5-00 8.00 10.00 6.00 35.00 75.00 15.00 1. 00 3.00 3.00 3 00 •75 12.50 to 1.50 75.00 5.00 4.00 4.00 1. 00 1.50 15.00 50.00 50.00 50.00 35-co IS. 00 8.00 la.oo 4.00 16.00 6.00 12. 00 4.CO 4.00 3.00 B.oo 6.C0 50.00 13.00 75.00 50.00 35.00 12.00 16.00 8.00 35.00 10.00 16.00 8.00 16.00 8.00 6.00 4.00 X9.00 8.00 75.00 16.00 1.00 to to 1.35 3.00 to S-oo 1.00 to 9.00 2.00 to 3.00 .50 to 1.00 1 00 10 1.50 ta.oo to 16.00 to 50.00 a*. 00 to 50.00 ROBERT J. DYSART, Public Jiccountant and Jiudltor Simple methods of correct aecoaDtlog especially adapted for florists' use. Books Balanced and Adjusted Merchants Bank Building 28 STATE ST., • BOSTON Telephone, Main jft . POEHLMANN BROS. GO. I Grow and Ship the Finest ' AMERICAN BEAUTIES in the World. 1 35-37 Randolph St., - CHICAGO, ILL. New Crop Galax Leaves SEND ME YOUR ORDERS C. W. CALDWELL, '^«"aeer GALAX, VIRGINIA (successor to BLAIR GROCERV CO.) December 22, 1906 /lORTI CULTURE 708 VICTORY HAS MADE GOOD Place your orders early for rooted cuttings. Prices $6 per lOO, $50.00per lOOO. DISCOUNT FOR CASH WITH ORDER CUTTMAN & WEBER The Wholetalr Florist Grower of New York 43*. 28 St., Lynbrook. L.I.N.r CUT FLOWER MARKET REPORTS The present week is a BOSTON very dull period in the cut flower market. The wholesalers are busy with holly and green mostly and special flower calls are conspicuously absent. Receipts are very light just about suflicient for the regular daily or semi-weekly or- ders. Prices are strong on all lines, anticipatory of a scarcity. Undoubt- edly there is more or less storing bein.? indulged in by the growers but the general impression is that there will be no overstock of really desirable stock in colors. Maiket conditions are BUFFALO improving daily. Car- nations have been gain- ing considerable as to quantity coming in, and prices have held firm with a slight increase the past week. As for roses, choice stock, very few are to be had, while ordinary there are always enough. Narcissi and Roman hy- acinths abundant, lily of the valley rather scarce, violets not plentiful and demand at limes heavy, chrysan- themv'.ms still to be had, but don't move very freely. Holly, mistletoe and other Christmas trees acd plants are moving out at a good pace. Every- one .ful*r in CHOICE CUT FLOWERS 39 West 28th Street. New York Telephone: 3532-3533 Hadlson Square HEADQUARTERS FOR NOVELTIES ORCHIDS A SPECIALTY THK HICHKST GRADE OP VALLEY ALWAVa ON HAND GARDENIAS, DAISIES, ROSES AND CARNATIONS JAMES McMANUS, yJeK, 42 W. 28th St.. New York HICKS &CRAWBUCK, Inc. Wholesale Commission Florists and Jobbers in Florist's Supplies 76 AND 78 COURT STREET BROOKLYN, N. Y. Wholesale Commission Florist CHOICE CUT FLOWERS 57 West 28th St. New York. Special Attention to Shipping Orders Telephones: aaoo, asoi, Madison Square Write for Current Prices WHOLESALE COMMISSION FLORIST Open 6 a. m. Daily Ready to Talk Business with a Good Lily of the Vallev and J.K.ALLEN 106 W. 28 St., NEW YORK TELEPHONE 167 MADISON SQ. Bulb Grower NEW YORK QUOTATIONS PER lOO-TO DEALERS ONLY Roses Am. Beauty, fan and sp " extra. No. I " Lower grades Bride, 'Maid, Golden Gate, fan &sp '* " " " ordinary Liberty, Richmond, tancy & special " ** ordinary Chatenay fancy and special " ordinary Kil'arney, fancy and special " ordinary Carnations , Fancy Last Half of Week ending Dec. 1S 1906 40.00 to 60.00 20.00 8.00 to to 30.00 15.00 3.00 10 ♦.00 12.00 to 25.00 5.00 to 10.00 la.oo to 25.00 5.00 12.00 to to 10.00 25.00 5-00 J2.00 to to 1 0.0c 5.00 4.00 to to 10.00 8.00 First Half of Week beginning Dec. 17 1906 50.00 10 ao.oo to 8.00 to s.oo to 12.00 10 5.00 to 12.00 to 5 00 to 13. 00 to 5 00 to n.oo to 5.00 to 4.00 to 75.00 40 00 15.00 4.00 25.00 25.00 ■ S-OO 10.00 35.00 10.00 25.00 10.00 8.00 Carnations, Ordinary Chrysanthemums Cattleyas Violets Lille*. Gardenias Lily of the Valley nifrnonettc ■ Paper White, Roman Hy Adiantum Cuneatum *' Croweanum - Smllax Asparagus Plumosus, strings " " & Sprcngeri, bunches LastHalf of Week ending ^ ec. 15 1906 2.00 to to 50.00 to .50 to 12. 00 to 15.00 to 3.00 to to . 2.00 to 10.00 to 35.00 to 15.00 to 3.00 13.00 7500 1. 00 16.00 50.00 4.00 3.00 1. 00 1.50 15.00 50.00 35.00 First Half of Was*' beginning Dec, 17 1906 3.00 to to 50.00 to .50 to 12.00 to 15.00 to 2.00 to to a. 00 to to to 10.00 to 25.00 to 15.00 to 3.00 12.00 75-00 1. 00 16.00 50.00 4.00 3.00 1.00 1.50 15.00 50.00 35.00 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. Ttf. \*^ M.G Sq. New York TRAENDLY & S CHENG K WHOLESALE FLORISTS Furnish best stock at fair prices all the year round Send for quatations on fall orderi Tel. 798.799 Madisoa Sq. 44 Wsst 28tli Street, New York Citj 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 MBdUon Square A. L YOUNG & CO. WHOLESALE FLORISTS 54 West 28th St., NEW YORK Telephone 3559 Madison Square Consignments of choice cut flowers sohcited. Prompt payments. Give us a trial. In writing to Advertisers kindly msntion Horticulture December 22, 1906 H O RTI CULTU RE "eTcrT fancy ferns $1-50 per 1000 GREEN GALAX $1.25 per lOOO Let^ have ,„ur ,t.ndl„K o^der for Fern. Will make price ,i.h. all through «..o„. BCVNN ,.OD 2.,c lb .^.O ,b,. ,S 50 ^^■^"'^Tftlil.S'^^-'^''^"' Michigan Cut Flower Exchange "'"n-r.cr Send for Our Weekly Price List on Cut Flowers JOHN YOUNG WHOLESALE FLORIST Finest American Beautie> and Carnations 5 1 West 28 St. - NEW YORK The Reliable Commission House Richmond Roses and Rich Fiowers of all varieties JOS. S. FENRICH now. 28th Stre«t, New York Tel. 334-325 Madison Square Established 1891 BUY PROM SHIP TO TRY ME ALFRED H. LANGJAHR All Choice Cut Flowers in Season 55 West 28th St, New York Telephone 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 Square. J. 6. Murdoch & Co. Wholesale Florists FLORISTS' SUPPLIES 545 Liberty St., PITTSBURG. PA. Long Distance Phone 1435 Court. Green GALAX LEAVES B'»n» FERNS, LENCOTHOE, HOLLY and PINE Ask for special Holiday Quotations N. LECAKES & CO., S3 W. 28 Street, ^EW YORK REED (SL KELLER 122 West 2Sth St., Now York Florists' Supplies We manufacture all otir Metal Designs, Baskets, Wire Work 4NoYeltles and are dealers in Glissware Decorative Greens and florlatt' 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 Wholaualm Ommlmr The KERVAN 80. 20 WEST 27th ST., NY. WHOLESALE DEALERS Fresh cu! Palnietto& Cycas Palm l.c;ivc>, Galax, Leii- cothoe. Ferns and Mosses. All Decorating Evergreen Look through the Buyers' Directory and Ready Reference Guide. You will find some good offers there also. fnM^^^. Michigan Cut Flower Exchange end for Our Weekly Price List o ' ~ Best Flowers Ihe 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' Supplies and Wire Designs. 383-87 ELLICOTT ST. BUFFALO, N. Y. Give ua ■ trial. We can please you. NEW CROP BRONZE AND GREEN GALAX .§1.00 !if*r Kwm Tlio/^iii.fL. .... 1., .:.• ..... .?l.»0|ier KKHi. I>iscountsoii lartrnr luaiilitii's. Wnti- (nr priicsoii ( \VK H.WK VKliV Kl.NK CUT l.OX WOOD DAGGER AND FANCY FERNS. Fruh Northern, $1.00 per 1000. LYRATA, Ihc best .substitute lor Smil.nx. $7.00 P" tasc. Head .garters for all FLORISTS' SUPPLIES. Wire De.i»n.. L.ut Wire. Letters, Immortelles, Cyca. Leaves, Wheal oneaves, Kibbons, Lorrimated r..>\c^ etc LAUREL FESTOONING, sc and 6c per yard. ass. '3. i-«i-^rviLL rcD I uurNIP" Breck Joseph & Sonsbjy Breitmeyer's J. Sonb.7oi Bndgeman's Seed Warehouse 699 Brockton Dahlia Farm 692 Burpee W. A. & Co.. 699 Carlton H. R. &(= Carrillo& Baldwin. . 091 Chicago Carnation Co. 690 Cochran Mushroom aSpawnCo 699 Connell Benj 6ui CookeG. H. 701 Cottage Gardens. . . .692 Cowee A 692 Dilger Wm 705 Domer F. Sons & C0.690 Dreer H. A. 691-710 Dysart R.J 7°' F. a s 1 Btidsewater Dahlia Garden 69a Eberman Chas. W.. 705 Edwards Folding Box Co. •■■■■1°' Eggeling Floial Co. . . 690 Elliott Wm. & Sons.. 699 Esler J G 7>i Ernest W.H 7" Eyres 7<" Farquhar R. & J. & Co 699 FenrichJ.S 7°5 Foley Mfg. Co 7'> Ford Bros 7°4 FromenlH. E. 704 Grey T.J. & Co 699 Gude Bros. Co .. ..701 Gurney Heatei M(g. Co. 7" Guttman Alex. T. 700.704 Guttman & Weber. ..7C3 Hail Asso. 7" Haines J. E 690-700 Hammond Paint & Slug Shot Wor s. 7'° Harlowarden Green- houses 69a Hanmann Hjalmar & Co. 699 HauswinhP. J 701 Held A 691 Herbert David & Son 692 Herr A. M 691 Hews A. H. Sr Co... -To Hicks & Crawbuck . .704 HiKe'ns E w 719 Hilfinger Bros 711 riipmrd E 7" HitchinEs & Co 7>2 Horan E. C 704 Howard J. W 6etrnlt. For p.-ige see List of Advertisers, C. W. Caldwell. Mgr., Galax, Va. Galax Leaves. For page see List of .Advertisers. N. Leeakes & Co.. 5^ W. 2Sth St., N. T. For page see List of Advertisers. GLADIOLI. Arthur Cowee, Mcndowvale Farm. Berlin, N. Y. For page see T.lst of Advertisers. GLASS. Boston Plate & Window Glass Co.. Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. HORTICULTURE GLAZING POINT. H. A. Dreer. Philadelphia, Pa. Por page see List of Advertlsera. MATE- GREENHOUSE BUILDING RIAL. Lord & Burubam Co., 113a Broadway, New York. j|or page see List of Advertlsera. Plerson U-Bar Co., 1 Madison Square, New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Ultcblugs & Co., 1170 Broadway, New York. for page see Ust of Advertisers. A. T. Stearns Lumber Co.. Nepouset, Boston^ For page see List of AdverilHerg. fcLlug Construction Co., N. Tonawanda, N. Y. For page^see List of Adverilsers. J. C. MoQiuger Co.. 117 East Blackhawk'St., Chicago, 111. For page see List of Advertisers. Weathered Co.. Box 78U. .New^Vork. For page ^ee List of Advertisers. Foley Mfg. ^.. 471 W. ^ud^t:r 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. Robln.son & Co.. 811 Province St., Boston, Mass. For page sfe l.lsi 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. Heaven. Evergreen. Ala^ ^ Fadeless Sheet Moss. For page see List nf Advertisers. N. Lecalifs i^- Co.. ry.i W. 2Sih St.. N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. 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 LLst of Advertisers. Plersou U-Bar Co., 1 Sladlson Square, New York. For page see List of Advertisers. BItchlngs & Co.. 1170 Broadway, New York. For page see List of Advertisers. John A. Scollay. 73 & 75 Myrtle Ave., Brooklyn. N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. 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. HOLLY FERNS. R. G. Hanford. Norfolk, Ct. HOLLY: HOLLY WREATHS. H. Austin, Felton, DeL HORICUM. Hammond's P. & S. S. Works. Flshklll-on- Hudson. N. Y. r ' r see List of Advertisers. HOT-BED SASH. The A. T. Stearns Lumber Co., Neponset, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. 701 HItchlngs & Co.. 1170 Broadway. N. Y For page see List of Advertisers. Lord * Bnrnham Co.. u:VA Broadway. N. Y. For page see List of Adverrlsers. JAPANESE PLANTS. Yokohama Nurseries. 31 Barclay St.. N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. KENTIAS. Godfrey Aschninnn. 1012 Ontario St., Phil.idelphla. For page see List of Advertisers. A. Leuthy & Co.. Kosllndale. Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. LEADING RETAIL FLORISTS. Alex. McCouuell. .New i ork j'Vir page see Lint of^Adveril«era. Thomas YouDg, Jr., New York! For page BeeJ^-lsj^if^ Adveriisera. Fred C. Web-r. 43au Olive St.. StT Loula. »U Hor I.Htfe nee List r,f A.I v.-rtlHenT J-,,BreUuje.ver K inms. Detroit, MIchI For page see List ot^ Adverilsem. George U. Cooke, Washington, D. C For page see List of Ad v.-rilsers. Samuel Murray. 1017 Broadway, Kansas City. Mo. For page K.-e 1. 1st of Ailren Isel-s. Gude Bros. Co., 1214 F"~8u Washington, D. C. For page see List of Advertisers Eyres, 11 N. Pearl St.. Albany, N.^y7~ ^_For_piige see List of Adverlfaers. Young & Nugent, 42 W. 28 St., New York ► or page see List of Advertisers. Mills, the Florist. Jacksouvllle, Fla lelegraph or mall orders promptly flll*4. Long distance telephone connections. Theodore Mlllerr^832 Delraar Bvd . — St. Louis. Mo. ^or page see List of Advertlsera. P. J. Hauswirth (temporary address) 18 Congress St., Chicago. I' or page oc-e List of Advertisers. William J. Smyth, Michigan A v. & aisTStr Chicago. For page see List of Advertisers. Wm. H. Rock Flower Co.. Kansas City. Mo For page see List of Advertisers. MANETTI ROSE STOCK. Thos. Meehau & Co.. Inc.. Dreshertown, Pa. For page see List of Advertlseis. MUSHROOM SPAWN. Cochran Mushronm & Spawn Co 911 Chpniical Bldg.. St. Louis, Mo. For page see List of Advertisers. NICOFUME. Ky. Tobacco Product Co.. Louisville Ky For page see Lift of Ailv. rtisers. NICOTEEN APHIS PUNK. Nicotine Mfg. Co., St. Louis. Mol NORFOLK ISLAND PINES. H. A. Dreer, 714 Chestnut St., Pblla. NURSERY STOCK. John Waterer & Situs. Ld.. Ainerlcan .\urser.v. Bagsli.it. England. ^ror p.ige see List of Advertisers. Cottage Gardens Co.T^uecns^ N. ^. Specimen Nursery Stock. For page see List of Advertisers. ORCHID PLANTS. Lager & llurrell. Summit. N. J For page see List of Advertisers. Sander. St. Albans. England. Importers. Exporters. Growers. Hybridists. I'or page see L]»i of Advertisers. Julius Roehrs Co.. Rutherford. KrT. Foi- page see List of Advi'rtlsers. Carriilo & Baldwin, Secaucas, N. 1. Fni- page see List of Advertisers. A Held. 11-19 William St.. New York. Orchids for Spring Delivery. For page se List of Advertisers. Cattleya Trlanae semi established Cat- tle.va GlCTS senil estahilslied. Cattleya Schroederl Just arrived: in fine conditlo"n. Price PIT box of -in plants. 8 to 10 liiilhs to a plant, on application. John De Buck, Collector of Orchids, P. O. Box 78, Collese Point, L. I. PALMS. A. Leuthy & Co.. Rosllndale. Mass. For page see List of Adrertlsers. PATENTS. SIggers & Siggera. Washington. D. C. For page see List of Advertisers. PEONIES. Edward Swayne. West Chester. Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. PO I NSETTI AS— ARTIFICIAL. N. F. McCarthy & Co., Boston, 7 OH HORTICULTURE December 22, 5906 POT HANGERS. I'ot hangerb, Kramer's $1 doz. by exp., $1.25 by oiall. I. N. Kramer & Son, Cedar Rapids, la. PRIMROSES FOR XMAsl Harlowarden Greenhouses. Greenport, 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, Bagsbot, Eng. For page see List ct Advertisers. ROSES. M. H. Walsh, Woods Uole, Mass. Bardy Roses, H. T. Roses and Ramblers. For page see List of Advertisers. E. H. Pye, Dpper Nyack, N. Y. For page oce List of Advertisers. Ben]. Connell, West Grove, Pa. Crimson Ramblers. For page see List of Advertisers. Bassett & Washburn, Hinsdale, III. Rooted Cuttings of Kaiserin, Pres. Camot, La Detroit. For page see List of Advertisers. Paul Nleboff, Lehighton, Pa. Rose Aurora. For page see List of Advertisers. Baby Rambler roses, flue dormant stock, one year, $12 per IW, 2 1-4 in. pot plants, extra well roolfd, :j;4 per lOU. *:iO per M. Orders booked for deliveiy now ur any time up to the late spring. Samples free. Brown Brothers Company, Roehester, N. Y. SEEDS. T. J. Grey & Co., 32 So. Market St. Boston, Mass. For page see l.i.st of Advertisers. Joseph Breek & 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. MIchell CoT^OiT Market St. Philadelphia, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. R. & J. Farquhar & Co., Boston, Mass. Grass Seed Mixtures. For page see List of Advertisers. James Vick's Sons, Rochester, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. W. W. Rawsou & Co., 5 Union St., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. Hjaimar Hartmann & Co., 12 Storragade, Copenhagen, Denmark. Cauliflower and Cabbage Seed. For page see List of Advertisers^ G. C. Watson, Dobson Bldg., Phlla. Grass Seeds. RIckards Bros., 37 East 19th St. New York. Giant Cyclamen Seeds. For page see List of Advertisers^ Johnson Seed Co., 217 Market Street, Philadelphia. New Crop Verbena Seed. 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 sec Lis of Advertisers. SHEET MOSS. B. 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 & Hnrrell, Summit, N. J. SPIRAEA. J. M. Thorburn & Co., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. H. F. Michell Co., Philadelphia. For page see List of Advrertisers. Schlegel & Fottler Co., Boston. F. R'. Pierson Co., Tarrytown-on-IIndson, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. STEAM TRAP. E. HIppard, Youugstown, O. For page see List of Advertisers. TOMATO SEEDS. Wm. Sim, CUftondale, 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. Hltcblngs & 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 gee List of Advertisers. Foley Mfg. Co., 471 W. 22nd St., Chicago. For page see List of Advertisers. J. C. Monlng^r Co., 421 Hawthorne Ave., Chicago. The Chicago Lifter. VIOLETS. H. h. Carlton. Wllinughby, O. Violet, Gov. Herrick. For page see List of Advertisers. WILD SMILAX. E. A. Beaven, Evergreen, Ala. Southern Smiiax. 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. HoltoD & Hnnkel Co., Milwaukee. Wis. The "Just Right" kind. Send for price list. Kr^inlc W. Ball, 31 Kast Third Street, Clnriliiiiil i, o. XMAS OFFERINGS. James K. Barclnv. 1{. I. Creenhouses, Pawtuckel, It. I. For page see List of Advertisers. WHOLESALE FLORISTS. Boston. N. F. McCarthy & Co., 84 Bawley 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. For page see List of Advertisers. Welch Bros., 226 Devonshire St., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. Buffalo. Wm. F. Kastlng, 383-87 Eillcott St., Baf. falo, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Chicago. Chas. W. McKellar, 51 Wabash At., Chicago. For pfge 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. Fnr page see List of Advertisers. E. F. Wlnterson Co., 46-49 Wabash Ave., Chicago. For onge see List of Advertisers. Poeb mann Bros. Co.. 35 Randolph St., Chicago. Kor prge see List of Advertisers. WHOLESALE FLORISTS— Continued 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 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 ^8th St.r 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. Guttmau, 43 West 28tb.St. For page see List of Advertisers. B. C. iloran, 55 West 28th St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Philip F. Kessler, 65 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 McMauus, 42 W. 28tirst7, New YoriT For page see List oi Advertisers. Chas Mlllang, 50 West 29th St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Frank Miliang, 55-57 W. 20th SL, New York. For page see List of Advertisers. John 1. Raynor, 49 W. 28th St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. W. P. Sheridan, 39 W. 28th St.,~NeirTork. For page see List of Advertisers. Tracndly & Schenck, 44 W. 28th St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Ulcks & Crawbuck, Inc., 76 and 78 Court St. Brooklyn, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. A. L. Young & Co., 54 W. 28th St., N. y7 For page see List nt Advertisers. John Young, 51 W 28th 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., 1217 Arch StTI Phlla- delphla. Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. The S. S. Pennock-Meehln Co7, 1608^ Ludlow St., Philadelphia, Pa. For page see List of Ajivertlsers. Edward Held, 1528 Ranstead StTrT^hiladeT phia. Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. Pittsburg. J. n. 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. AZALEAS FOR FORCING. Henry A. Dreer, Philadelphia. For page see List of Advertisers. DAHLIAS. J. K. Alexander, K. Brldgewater. Mass. For page sec List of Advertisers. LILY OF THE VALLEY, NON- PAREIL. Hifkards Bros., 37 10. Utth St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. RETAIL FLORISTS. Park Floral Co.. Denver, Colo. Kor page see List of Advertisers. SYRACUSE RED POTS. Syracuse Potter.v Co., Syracuse. N. Y. l"or page see List of Advertisers. December 22, 1906 HORTICULTURE 70i» ROSE HOUSE WISDOM. In my previous notes I mentioned the retarding of roses. A senlleman called me up today and asked me what I meant. I thought I wrote the article plain enough so that anyone could un- derstand it. I will give a case in point. Some years ago 1 was invited by a friend to go and see a house of roses. It was, I think, about the mid- dle of December, the thermometer out- side registering zero or under. The roses in question were one-year-old. grafted stock. When I went into the house the temperature (about midday) was 45 degrees with about three inches of ventilation on, and the wind com- ing through the ventilators gently swaying the big stems: such roses, such stems, and what magnificent foliage! I never have in all my ex- perience seen such a sight except per- haps in a house of strong growing hy- brids; not a spot of mildew, and on the beds was about three inches thick of fresh cow manure. I was at a loss to understand or come to any reason- ing as to how this thing should be; under such conditions any ordinary plants would have been either covered with mildew or dead. I came away feeling that all the care and petting we were giving those here were of no avail and that I knew nothing aljout the business. The crop came in at Christmas as expected but after that they took a rest and went to pieces. I heard afterward that nothing was got from them until late the follow- ing spring. The Manetti naturally rests in autumn and when gi-own in- side has to be kept hustling; any check it may get during those months may be detrimental through the best paying months of the year. This isn't meant for the experts but for some of the innocent lambs. I would wager that very few grow- ers who read the article on the carna- tion diet of Dec. 8 issue, knew what it meant. Some of our writers give fig- ures and terms that very few of us poor growers know anything about, and I think the practical grower says what he has to say in terms that any one can understand {I hope Watson will not plunge in here). We are told that figures don't lie, but figures can be made and terms used that only those trained in chemistry can un- derstand, and very few of our florists today are up in that science. Chem- ists tell us that the strawberry is aO per cent, water, but we would much rather eat the former than drink the latter if the choice were to be given us; then again we are told that human beings are largely composed of water. Then man thinks he must have a variety, steak, potatoes, pie (lots of that) with probably breakfast foods thrown in. "Pom- devil I see bim unre liis tr&sli As ferklpss as a witbei M rash His spindle shank a suid whip-lash His neivc a nit; Thro' bloody flood or flpid to dash. O how iMilit! "But mark the rustic, haggis-fed. The (reml)linK earth resounds Its tri-nd. Clap in his walie riove a blade. He'll mak it whissle; An' legs, an' arms, an' heads Vi-.. .-1 Like taps o' thrissle." A spade is a spade even if the handles are sometimes different. previous issue of your paper by George Watson : "O. how that name Insjiires my style! The words eonie skelpin' rank and tile Amalst before 1 ken!" Everyone l;nows George Watson and he in turn knows everyone. Genial, witty, a friend to all mankind, and a polished after-dinner speaker, but to get at one he tries Jim Corbett's style, does a lot of side-stepping and finally lands a gentle tap. George, ■■I'm ) hrt'r times doubly o'er your debtor. I-'or your auld-farreut frleu'ly letter, Tbo' I maun say"I. I tloubt ye Hatter. Ye speak sae fair." I don't like to cross words with George; it would be like a mosquito against the Pyramids ot Egyi)t and I would be the tornu r. 1 lutve no desire to enter into the lontroversy over Hurbank, but it is a good thing we cannot alt see tlirough the same glasses. I am ir.fornied that .\ndrew Carnegie gave Burbanlv .JlOO.omi to be paid in yearly payments of $10,(1(1(1 and he gave it without a siring iittaclied. Andy never did such a thing before. A man who can get, that out of a Scotchman must be even more than a geniu?:'. I would respect- fully ask friend Watson to read the 2d and 3d verses of Burn's Address to the I'nco Guid, and Mr. O'Mara the 1st, 7tli and Xlh of the same. Merry Christmas. R. T. McGORUM. I see I am called to account in a CALIFORNIA NOTES. The Pajaro Valley Orchardists' Asso- ciation has by unanimous vote decided to ask the supervisors of Monterey and Santa Cruz counties to appoint jointly W. H. Voick to act as entomologist for the two counties and that they ap- propriate $1000 each annually to pay his salary and maintain a laboratory. In taking this step the Orchardists' Association will have the sanction and aid of the Pajaro Valley Board of Trade and a great many of the tax- payers, who realize how vital to this great industry is the control of the codling moth. Heretofore the super- visors have been very liberal in ap- propriations for the fostering of the apple business. The number of car- loads of apples shipped this year from this important fruit raising sec- tion is fully 500 short of the number sent forward up to the corresponding date last year. N. E. Hansen, explorer for the De- partment of Agrii^ulture at Washington has arrived at San Francisco from a tour of the world in search of plants and trees that would be of economic value to the peoi)le of the United Slates, In an interview he said; "My trip was eminently successful, but I must first make my official report to Secretary Wilson before talking of it to correspondents. However, it may not be too much for me to say that on leaving Washington July 17th last I went direct to England, and thence to Lapland, Norway and Sweden. Finland and across Russia and Siberia to Vladivostock. and from there to Japan and to San Francisco. I found many rare plants, and some that are entirely new to the United States. Some of them will be of particular value to plant and trie grov.'ers in the north- west. Oi;c great trouble in the west has been to grow plants in what used to be known as the desert sections, and some of the plants which I found will. I believe, thrive there, thus decreasing the area, of the desert, and at the same lime afford food for livestock, upon which man depends in large measure for his success in that portion of the country." A species ot cherry that is expected to thrive well In the most northerly latitudes is one of the Amis Hansen brings back to this country. The Watsonville (Cal.) Register says- "The Horticultural Commis- sion is about to make a departure in the method of fighting the pear blight. They have sent to Professor 0)mpere of the Horticultural Department of the State University, now on an entomolo- gical investigation tour in China, for seeds of the wild pear that thrives in that country. When the seeds arrive they will be grown and the local fruit grafted on the stock. It is thought that the hardy nature of the China pear will resist the Inroads of the blight. It Is hoped that these experi- ments will prove successful in keep- ing the blight from getting a hold on the roots of the tree. Where the blight has infested the upper branches it can be fought, but after it reaches the roots there is no hope for the tree." Within the week the schooner Acad- emy hearing a party of scientists which has spent seventeen months on the Galapagos Islands, sent thither by the California Academy of Sciences, returned. Among the 75.000 rare specimens collected by the party, which will, in a measure, replace the one destroyed by fire on April 18. there are ten thousand specimens of plants collected by the botanists and herbitologists of the party. During the homeward trip the classification of these sundry specimens was com- menced and will be finished directly. It would require space sufficient to Tiiention each one of the several scores of growers on both sides of San Fran- cisco bay were I to here record the names of all who this week met with losses, severe and medium, by an un- precedented storm of wind and rain whose severity caused an estimated million dollar loss in San Francisco's center of temixjrarily built shacks. The roof-lifting storm. ' ot tornado-like fierceness, burst suddenly upon the city in the early evening of December !» and continued throughout the entire succeeding day. and all along the peninsular trees and buildings were blown over. And. as indicated, the trade was not overlooked by the wild flight of the hundred-miles-an-hour storm, as many n'lrsery trees were up- rooted, many greenhouses dismantled, and a very great deal of glass broken. At the wedding of Miss Edna Wick- son, daughter of Prof. Wickson of the University of California, at her home in Berkeley, the decorations were by Fred Seulberger of Oakland. FLORISTS'WAGONSFORSALE Three florists' open waRons, three florists' top wagons and three set-s of harnesses. Can be seen at 1 West 28 St.. New York. EDWARD HICCINS. Look through the Buyers' Directory and Ready Reference Guide. You will find some good offers there also. 710 HORTICULTURE December 22, 1906 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 Im I l||l r II |W| I OVER 40% NICOTINE ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^" By far the CHEAPEST. Furnishes the ^ JUST NOTE PRICESl Most Nicotine for the Money! Pi„t $1.50 „ . . ^ ^ '2 Gallon 5.50 ...nanufactured by... f.^,,^^ ,q g^, THE KENTUCKY TOBACCO PRODUCT CO. , LouiSViile, Ky. 5 Gallons 47.25 "HORICIM" TKADE MAKK Kills San Jose, WANTS, FOR SALE, ETC. Advertisements in this column one cent a word. Initials count as words. Cash wiih order. HAIVJEXTOiVP'S iSI^UO {SHOT V^TORKS. ^^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 50 gallon barrels. It is the Lime, Sulphur, and Salt combination, concentrated. aboiTt "HORICUM^' Glenside, Pa., March 31, 1906. Hammond's Slug Shot Works, Fishkill-on-Hudson, N. V. 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, lor trial. The San Jnse 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. C.lenside is twelve miles from Philadelphia. Send for Pamphlet on "Bugs and Blights" to B. Hammond, Fishkilhon°l1udson, N. Y. FOR SALE-Greenliouse Pipe 4-ln. boiler tubes, second hand. In fine coDdition, absolutely free from scale and with ends cut square. Sample and prices on application. Kroesebell Bros. Co., 3B Erie St., Chicago. KUH S.\I,K— 4.000 feet of glass. Thrlv- in;; tiiwn of 4.000. 24 express trains daily. No competition; 50 miles from large green- house, new. Bargain. Investigate imme- rwl\oIesale com- mission trade. Clood Indncen.cnt (o right party. Apply with full particulars as to experience, ^salary,, ctf.. lo "F," care HOR- TICUI/rilltE. Dohson Building. 0th and Market Sts., Philadelphia. None but men of good habits need apply. Nothing fanati- cal linpiicd in latter re(inirenient —com- mon seri.se only. All communications strictly confidential. Look through the Buyers' Directory and Ready Reference Guide. You will find some good offers there also. EHODES EOUBLE OUT^ PEUNINa SHrAR ^^i(^W' ^ CiJl9 /rom I both sides of J limb and does HHHP^wvm^^ pat. * not bruise the bark. We pay Ex- press charges on all orders. i Write tor RHODES MFG. CoT^^^ 2 circular and Dept. 4- GRAND RAPIDS, MICH. | ; Holds Class ! Firmly I See tlio Point Mr \ PEERLESS I Ctlftzlne Point* Kr« th«t>Q«t. < N" nghrs or •.^tU. Bnx of < 1,000 polDU 76 oU. poitpald. i DENKT A. DREER. t 714 ChMtant B«., PhU»..Pft. December 22, 190e horticulture: 11 The Standard SteamTrap Certificate of mcnt 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' F'riend. The » all-around satisfactory machine. The Duplex Gutter is gaining all the time, over 13,000 feet sold thus far this season. Catalogues free. E. HIPPARD, Youngstown, Ohio I.Ml'ROVKL) ^J IjC Greenhouse Boiler, 35 Erie St., CHICAGO. SASH BARS 2 fe«t «r longei HOT BED SASH PECKY CYPRESS BENCH LUMBER GREENHOUSES ERECTED AND EQUIPPED COMPLETE IF DESIRED Write for Circular "D" and Prices The A. T. STEAR\'S LUMBER CO. NEPONSET, BOSTON, MASS. Boilers made of Steel Boiler Plate; shell, firebox sheets and heads ot steel; water space all around front, sides and back. Write for Information. WEATHERED COMPANY BOX 789, NEW YORK 6REENH0USE BUILDING AND HEATING Send for Catalogue SEND FOR CATALOGUE OF SGOLLAY HOT WATER ana STEAM BOILERS JOHN A. SCOLLAY 73 and 75 Myrtle Ayenne BOROUGH OF BROOKLYN, N. Y, OITY 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 .f Others." SIGGERS & SIGGERS i'ATFNT I..AWYEKS Box 9. National Union Bulidine Washington, D. C. Standard Flower . . STANDARD FLOWER POTS Packctl in small crates, easy to handle. Price per crate I70 7 in. pots in cratc$4.2o 6o 8 " " 3.00 HAND MADE 48 Q in. pots in crate $3. 60 48 10 " " 4.80 34 II " " 3.60 34 13 " " 4.80 17 14 " '* 4.80 6 16 '* " .4'50 Seed pans, same prii e as pots. Send for price list of CyUnders for Cut flowers, Haneing Baskets, Lawn Vases etc. Ten percent, off fori ash with ordt-r. Address Hlinng:er Br'ts.,Pottery,Fort Edward. N.Y. August Rolker & Sons, Agls., 31 Barclay St., N. Y. City. BOSTON PLATE & WINDOW GLASS CO. Price per crate 1500 2 in. pots in crate $488 1500 a Ji " 5-'S 1500 j)4 " e.oo 10003 •' 5.00 800 3K " 5.80 500, 4-So 3305 4.51 1.46 " .16 POTS GREENHOUSE GLASS K your greenhouses are within 500 miles o! the Capit 1, write us, we can save you money W. H. ERNEST. ?8!h atid M Streets, WASHINGTON, O.C. German and American !!61 to 287 A St., BOSTON 20-22 Canal St, FOR HEATING ANY DESCRIPTION OF BUILDING BY STEAM OR HOT WATER J ©OKECSV iKIlii'iriEISIMlAKIKRS.S'iraBIiOaSSeo NEW YORK OFFICE Mi FIFTH AVE ^ 7-» FRANKLIN ST. BOSTON ALL HLPkRT 5WN DRILO CTPRtSS CRtthHOUSL MATERIAL \STHE. BE.ST VltHf^VLJ-OTSOF IT 5ET1D FOR 5KLTCHE1S LSTIM/MtS AtiD fKLL -'C/^TALOGUE: - HOT'B^DS/^SH FOLLY MCQ^Co 'CHicmo- - 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. FDLEY lyiANUFACTURING CO., 471 W, 22d Street, Chicago K TOnAWA.'flM. IVY. GREEMIOUSE CONSTRICTION LUMRER John C. nonins:er Co. 1 17 E. Blackhawk St., CHICAGO BOSTON OFFICE RF.MOVED TO 188-200 FKANKI.IN ST.. COR. PEARL. NOW IS THK TIME TO INSURE YOl K (;l>ASS AGAINST DAMAGE HT HAIL. For particulars ■ddrCAS John C. Emior, SmdJIm RIvmr, M. J. 712 horticulture: December 22, 1906 AND Not Only Boilers but every sort of pipe and fittings for green- house heating requirements — there's no money in our selling fittings, but we want to make it possible for you to buy everything, from Cy- press materials to paint and putty, from H. & Co., believing that every good thing you get from us makes you believe the more in us and in our houses — our boilers. HITCHINGS AND CO. GREENHOUSE DESIGNERS AND BUILDERS. MaDuf.rlurrrs of Hpallnii uod VrnlllallDtf 4ppiirulu.s. 1170 Broadway, NEW YORK. AND( GGGOSGflSaf^Q What Ready for Business Means Every " Burnham " that leaves our laclory 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 expenses — and you will have the Boiler of greatest economy. .Send for catalog. LORD (Si BURNHAM CO. Greenhouse Designers and Manufacturers M3i BROADWAY, cor. 26th Street, N. Y. BOSTON Branch : tt 1 9 Tremont Building U-BAR F you want to get an accurate idea of exactly what the U-Bar con.struction is — how it differ.s from others — why it differs — then this new catalog of ours, you will find most satisfactory. It starts off with two pages of " Why the U-Bar" followed by the thorough consideration of twelve representative sub for each a plan, exterior views along with a brief, readable descrip its pages you can form a somewhat definite kind of house you want and get a line on grow. If you want to go into every detail tion, there are some dozen or so pages of parts, which in connection with the "Gen tion" will answer your queries. We know every U-Bar point — We want to send you this catalogue. Pierson U=Bar Company, Designers and Builders U=Bar Greenhouses, Metropolitan Building, Fourth Avenue and 23rd Street, New York. jects showing and interior tion. From idea of the what it will of construc- sections and I ral Informa- want you to NEW > BOrAM._ . T> IxiKiaoK OF 1'alm HorisK ok-W. S. SpauldiiNu, Pride-* l^EiossiNO, AIass. r.oi-d & Hiii-nham Coinpriity, Hniklfj-s. UmcAPE Cards N£. /{/ndred //?/-erej/'j^ ar"^"~: f (e^/ // Tfamilfon T/ace, Go/ TO//, Mass. cji/djcr/ph'on, ^!.00\ 714 HORTICULTURE December 29, 1906 mtttittttttittnttttitttttttttti mi mi mi mi mi mi mi mi mi mi mi mi mi mi mi mi Tarrytown Fern (Nephrolepis Piersoni Elegantissima) We offer fine selected specimens in all sizes, from medium sized plants in 6-inch pans up to immense elegant specimens in 16-inch pans, suiting all purses and all classes of trade. Order early and have the stock on hand where you can show it. You will find nothing more satisfactory or profitable. We can supply fine plants as follows : — Fine plants, 6-in. pans, 75c. and $l.i»0 each— according to size. Fine specimen plants, 8-in. pans, $1.5 ) and $2.00 each— acording to size. Very fine specimen plants, IO=in. pans. $3.00 each ; large specimens, 12»in. pans, $5.00 each ; extra large specimens, 14-in. pans, $7.50 each ; still larger specimens, 16-in. pans, $10.00 each. Also young stock for growing on, $12.00 per li 0. LILIUM LONCIFLORUM Japan-grown, 910 in. bulbs, caic of 200 for $15.00 Japan-grown, Multiflorum, 7-9 in. bulb*, cate of 300 for 15.00 Japan-grown, Multiflorum. 9-10 in. bulbs, case of 200 for 17.00 Japan-grown Giganteum, 8-10 in. bulbs, cas« of 225 for 22.50 Freesia refracta alba, finest Bermuda bulbs, $7.50 per 1000. Lily of the Valley. Just arrived. Our finest Perfection grade for earliest forcing, immediate delivery, case of 2.000 pips for $28.00. Gladiolus Colvilli alba, "The Bride." $7.50 per 1000. Gladiolus Colvilli rubra, $6.50 per 1000. ASTILBE. OR SPIREA. Ready for delivery. Gladstone, $8.00 per lOO; Astilboides floribunda and Japonica, $5.00 per 100 : Compacta multiflora. $6.00 per 100. ORNAMENTAL EVERGREENS FOR WINTER DECORATIONS. WHOLESALE BULB LIST MAILED ON APPLICATION. 7m 9m tm 7^m tm tm ^ tm tm :m tm tm '^ F. R. PIERSON CO., Tarrytown-on-Hudson. New York ^ ABELLE NEW PINK CARNATION FOR 1907 COLOR— .\ peculiar .shade oi lovely pink, with a laint yellowish cast; several shades lighter than the Lawson Unlike most Pinks, the brightest sun does n it injure the color. SIZE— } to « inches in diameter when established ODOR — Pleasing, but not strong. STB VIS — Invariably strong, but always Itraceful. ranging (rom u to jo inches during the season. HABIT, etc. — A very quick, a tivc grower, making specimen plants in a short time, even from laie cuttings. On account of its rapid growth, icquiies supporii e verysoon alter benching. Gets aw.iy rapidly, blooms early and gives long stems right from the start, PRODUCTIVE '"ESS- Prodigious is the best word we know of to use here. It is the m.>st incessant bloomer early and late, we have ever rown. .Stock Limited. Delivery January Sth to lOth and later. Price $12. OO per 100, $IOO.OO per lOOO The H. WEBER & SONS CO., Oakland, Md. EAST BRIDCEWATER DAHLIA GARDENS not only bus one of the largest, but one of t!ie finest collections of any flriu 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. CARNATION*. Red Chief — Bright scarlet— early and very produc- tive. $12.00 per 100; $100,00 per looo. Average i in. flower. A leader in every respect. Bonnie Vaid — Clear pinJi edged white. — $i2.co per 100; loo.oo per 1000. I.arge well iormcd bloom. Very early and prodnctive. DORNER & SONS La Fayette, Ind. CO. DON'T Be Afraid To Inveat In ROSE PINK ENCHANTRESS It IS biuh free and "fancy" — a sure nmneyiiiakcr. Price $7.00 per 100; $60 per 1000 Delivery January and later. Write for Dc^criplive Circular. S. S. SKIDELSKY 824 No. 24th Street, Philadelphia too lOOO RICHMOND ROSE 2'4 in. $ii.oo $100.00 KAISERIN " " 4.00 35.00 VARIEGATED LAWSON R.C. 6 00 5000 ENCHANTRESS 3.00 25.00 QUEEN and LAWSON 2.00 18.00 E. H. PYE, FLORIST UPPER NYACK, N. V. Carnations Rooted Cuttings READY FOR DECEMBER DELIVERY. Pink Lawson, Variegated Lawson, White Lawson, Mrs. T. W. Lawson, Haiy Feno, Manly, Boston Market, Fair Maid. Enchantress. HENRY A. STEVENS CO. East '^treet. Needham, Mass DEBUTANTE I he mo^t proluable light pink Carnaln.ii. Tested Four Years $10.00 per 100. Delivery beeins l.in. i. J. W. HOWARD - Somervi 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 Now is the time to place >our order for bulbswhich will insure you getting named va- rieties 10 any quantity; delivery to be made this fall iir carlv spring, DAVID HERBERT & SON, Successors to L. K. Peacock> Inc. I'T A.TCO, IV. J. Brockton Dahlia Farm lias the largest and finest collection of D.ihlias in United States, with prices that will suit the trade. Send /or price In/. W. p. LOTHROP, Prop., Ea«t Bridgewater, Mass. JOHN E. HAINES, The Leadlno Scarlet brilliant color, fine stem, the most prodnc- tlve fver 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 cuttlugs leave the place. Kooted cuttings ready Dec. 15, 1906. I'rlce. ?B.OO per 100; $50 per 1000. JOHN E. HAINES, Bethlehem, Pa. CHRYSANTHEMUMS C. Fouset and Nonin, the moneymakers as we have found thern $1.00 per doz. : $7.00 per 100; $60.00 per 1000 Pacific. Est ell, Willowbrook, Halliday, Ralb and L Harriet, 60c per doz.; $4.00 per 100; ' EGGELING FLORAL COMPANY 653 S. Grand Ave., St. Louis, Mo. December 29, 1906 HORTICULTURE 715 AZALEAS Forcing Wecans'ill furnish a fine lot of well bu.ldcd plains at import pries fnriin- ijiediate delivery. Weoffer a full nswirtnieiitof standard varieties. I'erdoz - lOO , ,„ . , Prdoz— MO 12 to niiwli crowns, IB 00 IV. lO ^ to 10 inch crowns, 832.'-. i^r.MU liio •c-incli crowns, 70o «ino I'i lolimcli crowuf, 4 .lo r. no IC to 18 inch crowns. 12.C0 KO.Ui A tine lot nf plants of exceptionally good value in the followini; varieties. > niches lu diameter at SI8 im per do/.. Deutsche Perle Simon riardner Mobe impress of India Hme. \ aniler Cruyssen Apollo Kcrnard Andre Alba l)e Schryverlana Emperor of Brazil A nice lot of speoiinen plants, 18 to 20 inches iu diameter at $2 00 each: Mme. Camllle Van Lans:enho\e Empress oflndia Simon Mardner Niobe Bernard Andre Alba Mme. Vander Cruyssen .\ «raiid lot of specimen plant.s of Mme. Vander Crujsien, JO t.i 22 inches in 'li.unetcr at $2..')0each. HENRY A. DREER 714 Chestnut St., PHILADELPHIA, PA. Adiantum Pedatum Adiantuni Pedatum grows its fioiiiis24 inches higli, witli.'. branche'^ on a. stiff stem. No bett>ir adiantum grown tor cuitinsjor as a pot |)laiit. .Strong .linch pots, Sin 00 per 100. Cash, ex. prepaid. Try 2.t and you will want more. VELLOW CALLA. ELLIOTTIANA, strong Imlbs, the coming pot plant, :i5c. each: $4,011 per I'.', A. MITTINC, 17-23 KENNAN STREET, SANTA CRUZ, CAL 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. MANETTI ^T°ocKs A special selected grade for florists' use RFADV FOK L^ELIVEK^■. Write for Prices and Information THOMAS MEEHAN & SONS, Inc. Box C DRESHERTOWN, PA. ORCHIDS Now Is the time to place your order for freshly Imported Orchids delivered next spring. Our facilities for handling large consljxi.ments are second to none. Trices are ver.v low. quality considered, flue stock of established Orchids on hand. CARRILLO & BALDWIN, Secaucus. N. J. ORCHIDS from PHILIPPINES PHAL>ENOPSIS SCHILLERIANA Wc 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 Importations, 1907 ORCHIDS >ave money and eel our quot.itions on Cattleya lablata, Triar:t', Percivaljana, Mossl/e, Mcn- delli, Scbroeder.e. JULIUS ROEHRS CO. Largest Orchid growers and importers in U. 5. RUTHERFORD, N. J. SPECIAL OFFER U'c tiavc ^till a few thou5and A/a'eas to offer in leading varici i- s, early and late sorts, from $25.00 per 100 up to $2, 50 each. AKo a hnc \n\ of Palms in aP sires, such a\ Kentias. Arecas. Latanias, Phoenix and C0C05. Pandanus Veltchll .md utllls. Cro- tons, Dracaenas, Nepenthes. Arallas, Araucarlas, Aspidistras, Ferns suh.iMc i r d shes. in lead nj; varieties. Clbotium Schiedet from $i.octo$3 ooeach. Wholesale Price List on application. A. LEUTHY & CO., Importers and Exporters. Growers and Dealers. PerkiMM St. NnrrterieK, KtiHl iiiiltili', BOSTON, MASS. ARAUCAKIA COMPACTA ROBUSTA. nave only fine pla t.s: 6 to 7 in. P'ts, 30 lo 30 in. high, 4 to 5 years old, 3, 4, 5 tiers, $1.50, $1.75, $t 00 each. A. eXCELSA QLAUCA, 6 in., $1.00, $-.35; 7 in. specimens, finest in the world, $a, $^.50. f 3 each, KENTIA PORSTERIANA. 6 in., a; to 40 in hich, 75c. $ I, $1.25 each; 7 in., made up,$i 75. $a each. SCOTTII FERNS, 3 in., as big as a wa.thlub, $1.15, $1.50. worth $3; sH in. ,40c,; 6in..soc. BOSTON FERNS, 6 in., 50c. Cash with orde-. Coods travtl at purchaser's risk. GODFREY ASCHMANN, W liclcNalc (; 1012 Ontario St.. r of I'ot i'[am^ PHILADELPHIA, PA. Asparagus Robusius The best uf all .Xsparaguscs (or a pot plant, strong three inch stock at $(>.00 per 100. .$.'>0.0(t per H>OU ALBERT M. HERR, Larcaster, Pa. Beautiful New Pink Rose See announccmem and full description in " Horticulture," December S issue. ORCHIDS BUY WHITMANI ^^ B » ^^ ■ a ■ 9^r %# fuf RcntiRn brfakfr ffrn it HAS NO COMCETITOH PAUL NIEHOFF. Lehighton, Penn. Laryrat ItnpnrterXf Uxpftrtrrs, tiruirrrg and liijhriitiittH in the Wcrtd Sander, St. Albans, Cngland and 235 Broaciway, Room I NEW YORK CITY THE RECORD BREAKER FERN IT HAS NO COMCETITOH Plants in 2^ inch pot*. $25 per 100; J200 per 1000 Fine Speciment in 5-inch pott, $1 each: 6 inch. $1 50 ench: Sinch. $5 H. H. BARROWS & SON, wliitman.Mass. '^9XffHl25.1^S?'^ ORCHIDS ORCHIDS'"'lPF,^f!EHl^>?* „^_: 1 ._j J....J 1... A..:...j -. i „.. r. j:. :„.,,. i„„ UIIUIIIUU M AK. M. ,M'K 1 1. and M .W Origrinated and inlroduccd bv H. R. CARLTON, Wlllouehby, O. We have ifie following stock .n ihc fincM condition to plant and now is the time to plant : a3^ inch at $a.oo per <]oz., $10 per zoo and $75 per 1000 4 " '* 3.50 " ** xa *' too " 75 *' tooo It will pay you. Try It. Order at once. Arrived in exceptionally fine condition the follow ORCHIDS: LAELIA PURPIRATA. CATTLEYA HARRISONIAE.C.INTERMEDIA.C.TRIANAE. C. LEOPOLUli and many more Write for Price* LAGER & HURRELL, SUMMIT, N. J. VANOA CSRULEA and DENDROeiUM WAR >1ANUM LOWII W c .jTioic rice- per 100 pLiiHs CrPRIPEDIUM CALlOSUM We shall have one shipment of ;,oo< I'l.Ull'.. FortleH\er* June or July. We shall have the rare VANOA SANO ERIANA and can nuote prices per single pl..«t or in qnantiiv A. H ELD. 11-19 William St.. NEW lORK 716 HORTICULTURE December 29, 1906 JAPAN LILIES Per Per Per doz. irw. lono. LIUUM AURATUM. S'l (i:iii bulbs to case) SO.TO 4 nu 4i.00 '1 11 I 11(1 liulbs to case) l.'^S 7 50 LILIUM SPECIOSUM RUBRUM. 8 9 1200 bulbs to case) 91 5,50 50.00 ALBUM, 8-9 (-"ill bulbs to case) l.on (i on uooo MELPOMENE. S 9 (2)0 bulbs to case) i.oo li.io WOO GLOXINIAS and TUBEROUS BEGONIAS now ready Write for prices \ew Ciop f'lower .Seeds Ki-ady. S.-nd for our uew Illustrated Catalogue. JoHnson Seed Co., 217 MarKet St.. PHILADELPHIA, PA. Herbert W. Johnson, of the late firm of Johnson & Stokes, President. ARTHUR GOWEE GLADIOLUS SPECIALIST Meadowvale Farm HAS UNDER CULTIVATION OVER lOO ACRES COMPRISING The Best Mixtures, Collection.^ and Named Varieties in Existence. Write for 1906 CaUlog Anything of Value to the profession CAN BE SOLD through advertising in Horticulture THOS. J. GREY & CO. Fre^kli Flower, Farm and dUE. ARTHUR T. BODDINQTON 34t WMt 14th St., New Tork. MAKERS Of PURE CULTURE TISSUE COUiriBlA.AL^^StiA, BOHtHI/t MUSHROOM = SPAWN = Tresh Spawn Always on hcfod. WRITE FOR PRICES. COCHRAN MUSHROOM I SPAWN CO. 911 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 100 Japonica— Extra Strong Clumps $3 60 Astllboides Florlbunda 4 00 Compacta riultiflura 4.00 aiadstone 6.50 LILIUM LONCIFLORUM per Itioo per 100 6to flinches $27.00 J3.00 7 to 9 inches 45.00 5.00 nultiflorum, 6 to x Inches "io.OO 3 00 7toO " .50.00 5.50 J. M.THORBURN & CO. 33 Barclay St., through to 38 Park Place NEW YORK LILY OF THE VALLEY ii NONPAREIL" The finest in the country. Just what you have been looking for $18.00 per lOOO BRIDGEMAN'S 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. For Prompt Shipment — Just Imported. SPIRAEA AND LILY OF THi VALLEY I II II I nil Auratum, Album, klLIVilTI Roseum, Rubrum. Joseph Breck &. Sons Corp. 47-54 NO. MARKET ST., BOSTON, MASS RAWSON'S HIGH GRADE SEEDS for the most critical QARDE^ER, FARMER or FLORIST Catalogues mailed free W. W. RAWSON & CO. 5 Union St., BOSION. MASS. ii HORICUIVi I" KILLS SAN JOSE SCALE Sold by the seed dealers Por fine pamphlet, write to HAMMOND'S SLUG SHOT WORKS, Ftshkill-on-Hudson, N. Y. MUSHROOM SPAWN We have just received a consign- ment of English Milltrack Spawn in excellent condition. Per 100 Lbs., $7.50. PURE CULTURE SPAWN Made in America. Per 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. Emtabllmhmd 13*3 Wm. Elliott & Sons 201 Fulton St , NEW YORK Seeds, Bulbs, Fertilizers and Horticultural Sundries r«/epAon« 3427 Court land GIVE SATISFACTION Hyacinths, Tulips, Crocus, Daffodils, Lilies. A large and varied assortment. Vick's Bulbs Send for our Catalogue. James Vick's Sons, Rochester, N. Y. C AULIFLOWER s A B B A G E HJALMAR HARTMANN & CO., ■ 2 Stormgade, COPENHAGEN, DENMARK. Cotnei Tomato Tliuse who fort-p tomatoes should give "Cftmet" a trial. This variety has heen the talk of gardeners aiounti Bos^lon the past .season Those who have seen it growing de- clare lliere's iiorhiiiK to inpare witli it. Seed, $5 00 per oz. Trude packet $1.00. WILLIAM SIM, Cliftondale, Mass. December 29. 1900 HOKTICULTURE, 7i; Ornamental Conifers — Pinus I'lNLS DKNSll l.Ol; A COMI'ACTA Pinos arc among tlie oldest trees inhabiting our globe; the prints of some are found in the rocks of the Jurassic and Tertiary ages. The foliage is so different from any other conit'ers that nobody can fail to recog- nize them. They are aiiujiig llie most useful trees for their economical as ucll as (irnainental value and are really nice trees wl.eii well-grown. They are found in natiirc in all kinds of situations, some in sand, some in swanijis. from the highest altitude to the low pond, from a small bush tn very i)ig trees. Pines are botaiiiially classified in different sections nowadays, but for mir |iur])ose the old classification of two, three and five needles in a bunch, is good enough. There are over seventy d liferent species known and ac- cording to a cheek list of the Division of P^orestry of the TJ. S. Department of Agriculture about forty are found in the States; they have all more or less ornamental value; some are not hardy in New England or do not grow well on account of climatic conditions. I will mention only those which succeed best. PINUS WITH TWO NEICDLES IN A BUNCH Banksiana or divaricata, from the northern part of America. This is the pine which grows the farthest north. It is not a particularly handsome tree. The branches, which grow long and irregularly, are covered ■with short twisted needles of a light green color. Tt is a small growing tree which will succeed in the most exposed situation when many others would not stand. Inops or Virginica, the scrub pine of the Atlantic States, is generally known as a dwarf ramifiated shrub- bery tree, but is found in tree form on the western side of the Alleghanies. It is a useful little tree to cover slopes where no obstruction to the view is wanted. Muricata, from California, is a tree of peculiar dark green color of pictwresriue irregular growth and of small size, the needles long, rigid, and recurved. Pimgens is an eastern tree of irregular growth ; some of the branches grow big. some short, the. needles are rigid, short and a little twisted : resembles Banksiana. Uesinosa, the red pine of the northern states, looks much like the well-known .\ustrian pine, having the same symmetrical growth, but stouter, and the needles are softer. All the pines of the Austrian type whea young look so mucli alike thai there is not niucli differ- I'uce in their decorative value. From Europe, the best known is sylvcsiris, the fecotch pine, which is much used for big phiutatione. There are varying forms of forestry value whieli grow in dillerent parts of Europe ))ut they are of no horticul- tural interest; the best garden forms arc syivestris ar- gentea var. which has tlie normal growth, but the points of the needles arc ivory wliite; syl. aurea, which has pronounced yellow foliage with normal growth; syl. compacta, syl. imbricata, and syl. Benoronensis, the three last names being dwarf compact growing bushes. Laricio and its forms from south Europe are not very hardy here, but the more northern form, L. Austriaca nigra, is well known for its healthy dark green color and symmetrical form. L. Pallasiana or tauriea grows like Austriaca; the needles are longer and sometimes twisted; they are all fine tri-es which require space to grow. Montana, better known as Mughus. There is very little difference between this tree and the American fnops and they are often taken one for the other. Mon- tana is of a more spreading haiiit and the needles are more twisted. 1'here is a form growing in the southern part of Europe which takes the shape of a tree and is then called uncinata. Massoniana or Thunbergii is a Japanese tree which looks much like the Austrian pine, with longer unsym- metrical branches. It is more curious than beautiful and is not very hardy. In Japan it is cut back and twisted into all kinds of forms. Densiflora, another Japanese pine, the best of the two, grows to a bushy pyramid not unlike the white pine, and has the finest needles of all the two-needled pines. it is of light green color and a very graceful tree. There are a few garden forms, introduced from Japan. D. compacta grows to a big compact spherical form. D. l)undula is a very interesting weeping form and a free grower. D aurea and Y). argentea var., the Sunray pines, have their needles transversally variegated with green and yellow or white \vith a beautiful effect. D. aurea takes a golden color in the fall. These three last (mes are a little delicate and want good protected situa- tions. They often lose their needles in winter on ac- count of the yellow and white variegations which freeze, but they grow again in the spring. PINUS WITH THRKE NEI?DI.ES IN A BUNCH Most of the three-needled pines are not hardy here or are bad growers. The few that succeed well are : Ponderosa, also called Benthamiana, is a large grow- ing tree found over the greater part of all the western and southwestern states: it has long, rigid, slightly twisted needles. It varies more than any other Ameri- can pines on account of its wide range and the difference (if clinuite where it is found. It is one of the most distinct trees for the lawn, slow to grow at the begin- ning, but once established makes good growth and its long, strong needles give it a special attractiveness, .letfreyi is one of its numerous t"orms. Uigida, the pitch pine of the eastern slates, is a nice lumpaet, straight growing tree, with not very long needles of grass-green color. Tajda, another common pine of the Atlantic States, has short needles like rigida which it much resembles. ,^^i^^7^ ^.L.-*^^'^^-^^!^ (To be roniinued.) 718 HORTICULTURE December 29, 1906 ■«J ^~V IJ 'Tp ¥ ^^ ¥ T¥ T^W TTJIT' idly increasing number of readers find in Hoeticul- J^-*-^^*^**^^^-^^-*^ V>'.IV.i:^ ,j,o;,j, tlieir ideal. Nothing could please us better for VOL. IV DECE M BER 29. 1 906 NO. 26 ^^ has been our greatest ambition to make a paper which the horticultural protossion might consider good enough PUBLISHED WEEKLY BY to bc Ungrudgingly paid for. With the beginning of HORTICULTURE PUBLISHING CO. our fifth volume we repeat what we have said in tlie II Hamilton Place. Boston, Mass. past, that it will be a pleasure to hear from our readers Telephone, oxiord 292 as to anything that, in their opinion, we can add to our WM. J. STEWART, Editor and Manager Weekly coutcnts whorebv WO may be enabled to render TTTZr.TTTTTTTZ'mZZ to the profession a greater service. The dissemination SUBSCRIPTION PRICE ADVERTISING RATES, NfcT / » -1 i i- li • i. i.1 1, One Year in advance Si 00 Per Inch, 30 inches to page . . .90 Ot USeful knowledge BlUOng the horticulturists thrOUgh- T^ ForX'i!"countri« 2 M ^"" ^^^* ''*'°° out the land has been and will still be our task and To foreign l,ounmes 2.00 on Yearly Contract-52 consecutive ... 1. 11 1 i j i. i j. f t „ J Single Copies ... .05 . times- per inch, .70. Per page jo.oo wliile wc shall be glad to dcvotc a portion Of our reacl- „., ^ .-. T;^rv.;L~^~.. ing columns to pleasantries and light reading yet, as COPYRIGHT. 1906, BY MOKTICULTURE l-UB. CO. , ° ^ j, , 1 j! i- j i? Entered as second-class mauer December 8, ,904, at the Po..OfS>.e at Boston. Mass. heretofore, ephemeral information and pOmtleSS COn- under the Act o( Congress ol March 3, 1S79. trOVCrsiCS lllUSt, ill HOUTICUT-TURE, alwayS take a plaCe __^_,_._^rr^" subordinate to matters of genuine value. (^ON^l tirN M. 3 Page So rapidly has the introduction of FRONTISPIECE— Interior of Palm House. The the orchid as a standard class in the ORNAMENTAL CONIFERS— A. Hans— Illustrated .. . 717 calanthe has commercial cut-flower trade pro- CALANTHES AT WHITINSVILLE, MASS.— Charles a future in the grossed that we already find fairly Storer 719 flower market regular and ample supplies of the A GREAT MEETING— C. S. Harrison 719 various cattlevas, oncidiums, cypri- A REMARKABLE SPORT AND ITS POSSIBLE pediums and several dendrobiums and Islias available ORIGIN — John Cook 719 jq,. ^j^q buver in quest of choice material. Commercial AFTER ADJOURNMENT 720 ^^.^j^j^j growing is, however, only in its infancy with us MOVING LARGE TREES AT NEWPORT— lUus- ^^^ ^j^g ,^p^j. ^^^ ^oars will show a much more remark- trated 720 .^j-^jg development in this direction than anvthing we CHRYSANTHEMUM TOPICS j,jjvg ygt experienced. The notes on calantlies in tliis Introducer of the Chrysanthemum, C. H. P.— j^^^^ ^^ Charles Storer are suggestive of the possibili- Single Chrysanthemums, John Thorpe— Chrysan- ^j^^ ^j^j^ ^j^j^ ^^^ subject as a Christmas specialty and themum Year Book 720 g]^^^^^ have more than a casual reading. Mr Mc- SPORTS— Patrick O'Mara 721 ^yj|ij„„^ ],,,g i^epj^ breeding between the early and late- SEED TRADE TOPICS 722 flowering calanthcs with the object of having a suc- OBITUARY 725 ggggjon in bloom all through the winter and is gradu- CHRISTMAS MARKET REPORTS ^^, attaining his object. Dr. Lindley's eloquent trib- Boston, Buffalo, Columbus, Indianapolis, New ^^^ ^^ ^j^^ orchid's supremacy as a decorative flower, ^""■■^ written more than seventv-flve vears ago, seems appro- Newport, Philadelphia 733 ^gt^p j^p^p CRAFT AND CRAFTSMA.V— W. H. Wyman 733 ' PRFFMHOTISF GI ASS 4\D PRESENT TARIFF "For ^^at purpo-e can the world have been adorned GREENHOUSE GLAbb AND t-KK.ht.iM iA«ii-r ^.^^ ^^^^^ orchideous plants? To man or animals they RELATION— Benj. Hammond 7d4 ^^^ scarcely ever of any known use. No honey is secrete<.o,.„,.i, 79? seeds seem unfit for feeding even the smallest bird. We Dahlias from Seed-L. K. Peacock <22 ^^^ ^^^^^^^^ ^^^^^^^^ ^^^^^ provided for the purification Incorporated 722 ^j ^j^^ unwholesome atmosphere of the forest recesses in Carnation Imperial — Illustration 722 which they delight, for their organization is that of plants Sterilizing Hot-house Soils— W. S. Stevens 723 whose leaves perform their vital actions to.) slowly to ef- „,,,,., 790 feet such a purpose. For what then can they have been Catalogues Received I'ii farmed, unless to delight the sense of man, to gratify his Philadelphia Notes 724 ^^g ,,y jj,gi^ g^y colors and fantastic forms, and to shew Florist Club of Philadelphia 724 the inexhaustible fertility of that creative power which we News Notes 725 recognize everywhere in Nature." California Notes 733 Our frontispiece in this . iseue Los Angeles Notes 733 Educated shows a tasteful arrangement of Greenhouses Building and Projected 734 gardeners wanted beautiful, well-grown plants in a List of Patents 734 well-adapted conservatory. In ~ many respects it sots forth the development of our day From all accounts that have reached in g department of horticulture which is growing so Many happy us the 1906 Christmas trade in flor- rapidly in this country that the craft seems to have been returns of the igts' products has far outstri]>|ied any- unable to keep pace with it. The splendid glass struc- day thing recorded heretofore. The holi- tures which are being erected by hundreds every year day plant trade shows a remarkable are conclusive evidence that the plant conservatory is imrcast^ but, we are pleased to learn, not at the ex- rapidly gaining recognition as an indispensable adjunct pcnse of the cut flower trade, which has also demon- of the suburban or country home and illustrate an un- ?t rat oil a h(>althy growth. May it continue to do so. paralleled degree of attainment in structural beauty, With this issue Horticulture's fourth .stability and fitness, in the work of our greenhouse The volume pomes to a close. Advance builders. The question forces itself upon us — where is "ideal paper" payments — best of all tests — from sub- the material to be found for filling all these houses as fcribers for the new year are already they should be filled and whence are to come the gar- such as to give us tlie gratifying assurance that a rap- doners conipctfnt to miiiiagr thorn? Tliat the number December 29, 1906 horticulture: 719 of properly trained gardeners available for these posi- tions is comparatively few, everybody knows, and it is plain that commercial ostulilishments undertaking to produce the variety and quality of material needed for stocking new private establishments find the supply of comiDetent men equally inadequate. The most obvious duty of our florist's clubs is to awake to a realization of the truth that, however pleasant and desirable social diversions may be. yet their first and most important function is to uplift their profession and educate their members on every line which makes for their material welfare. The future will pay liberally for the product. Calanthes at Whitinsvilk; Mass. The ealanthe as a Christmas decorative plant is un- surpassed and it is surprising how few grow them ; the w-riter is charmed so much by them that he makes a trip annually to the greenliouscs of Mr. Geo. M. Whitin of Whitinsville, Mass., about a week before Ciiristmas, for at this season the accomplished gardener there — George McWilliam — makes it a point to have them in full bloom. On this day (Dec. 23) I saw over twenty thousand blooms of this splendid, brilliant orchid, ar- tistically displayed so as to bring different gradations of pink to blend and harmonize with the white varieties, the whole having backgrounds of choice palms or ferns. Eight varieties are now in bloom ranging in color from white, through different shades and tones of pink, to a deep. rich tint of carmine red. the flowers on arching stems, some of wdiich are four feet six inches long and bearing thirty-six full ojien flowers, with more buds to open out. Mr. McWilliam arranges them in the green- house at this season for exhibition, cutting from them as they are required for house decorations. Two exceptionally fine seedlings are now in bloom ; one is pure white, except a small tinge of lemon yel- low in the tliroat: it is unnamed as yet but will un- doubtedly make a record for among the many thousands of bloom on view this hybrid stands out pre-eminent ; compact in form, large in size, of thick substantial tex- ture which seems to make it a purer white than any of its predecessors. It has never been exhibited publicly. Providence. , E. I. A Great Meeting THE FORTIETH ANNIVERSARY OF THE MINNESOTA HOK- TICULTURAI. SOCIETY This is the largest if not the best in the land. Over 2,000 members now, and they expect 2,500 before 1907 closes. It is great, because it has a splendid secretary. Mr. Latham is an organizer. He attends to every detail and is always quietly pushing things and they always go. The president. Clarence Wedge, one of the leading horticulturists of the West, was moderator, and he pre- sented an excellent address. He was followed by the writer Avho spoke of our "unused capital." His lecture was illustrated with tree? and plants showing the possi- bilities of farm and home improvement. He said the trip of the farmer over his land was often a tramp over an unknown land. His advice was. "Get acquainted with your farm." The first session was enlivened by tlie presence of several hundred students from the Agricultural college. The advance made in that north land is something wonderful. In '57 the writer began life for himself on (lie frontiers of the state, and we no more thought of raising apples than oranges. This year the exhibition of apples was equal to anytiiing any state could pro- duce. All along it has been a liglit with Old Boreas. At first eastern fruit trees were planted — all died. Next ironclads were used, but the undor[)iuning was knocked out. The roots were not liardy. Now they use iron- clad roots and scions, and have moved tlie fruit belt into Manitoba. Wednesday afternoon was given to the ladies'- aux- iliary, and they made it lively. Thursday afternoon was given to the State Forestry Society and they had a very interesting meeting. 'J'lie professors of the state college aided. Many leading horticulturists from other states were present. Thursday night was memorable for the great banquet where no wine flowed, but plenty of wit and wisdom. The writer was called on for the closing to draw pictures and incidents from the halls of memory. Altogether it was a memorable meeting and marks an epoch in the advance of horticulture along all lines. More attention than usual was paid to farm ornamentation and making home pleasant. York, Neh. (^{JU^ -vlWi A Remarkable Sport and Its Possible Origin I send you today l)y uiail two llowers of a sport from rose Souvenir of Wootton. The flowers just now are much darker than they are in the summer, or fall. The sport originated with a workman who took some Woot- ton plants along, as they were thrown out from the bench and planted them in his garden, and one of them produced a shoot that produced this flower. It appar- ently proves hardy as the plant has been in the open ground for two or three years and has retained its ever- blooming qualities. The color is exactly like Louise \an Houtlf! through the summer and in the fall, but in winter it is darker. As Louise Van Houtte was the l)ollen bearer of the Souvenir of Wootten this rose has sported back to the one the pollen was taken from seventeen years ago. I also send you tw^o pink sports from the Enchantress carnation, and most beautiful they are. In regard to the white JIaman Cochet ; on a single branch of the Pink Cochet appeared one, producing white flowers. In order to find out if every cutting of this branch produced white flowers, I numbered each cutting. Between the second and third cutting I found an incision made in the stem very likely by an insect, which apiiarenlly erupted the cells. The two cuttings above this incision produced wliite roses while the lower cuttings still produced the original pink. At the time of making the cuttings I didn't think anything about this incision, but about a year afterwards I read an article from a German professor, and amongst other things he said that "sports are sometimes produced by insects making incision in the stem," which I am in- clined to believe is so. Baltimoii , Md. 7-20 HORTICULTURE December 29, 1906 AFTER ADJOURNMENT. Referring to the recent appointmeut ol Mr. E. H. Wilson to represent the Arnold Arboretum in an exploring expedition w western China the Jour- pal of Horticulture (T^ondon), in P. re- cent issue locates this great American collection of trees and shrubs at New Yorl;. We are glad to acknowledge New York's supremacy in many things but would respectfully inform our English friends that a trifle of 20C miles lies between New York and Bos- ton's best horticultural possession— the Arnold Arboretum. The Niagara Falls Gazette regales its readers with a story, over a column long, of a new hybrid hibiscus which Thomas Meehan & Sons have produced and will exhibit at .Jamestown Ex- position and a detailed account of the processes by which it was brought about. We question, however, just how much gratification the Messrs. Meehan will derive from the state- ment that they "received from Bur- bank the inspiration and recognized the great opportunities that lay in the possibilities of creating a new plant." 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. Bnicker, 385-87 Elllcott St. CHICAGO. ILL.— Peter Pearson, 920 N. Campbell At. ^^ CLEVELAND, O.— A. L. Ilutthlns, 2220 East 74th St. . „ COLUMBUS. O.— M. B. Faxon. 246 Oak St. CINCINNATI, O.— Frank W. Ball, 31 East 3d St. „ DETROIT. MICH.— Frank Danzer, 1487 Fifteenth St. INDIANAPOLIS. IND.— George B. Wle- gand, 1610 N. Illinois St. LOUISVILLE, KV.— F. L. Schulz, Jr.. l.'!2o Cherokee Rd. MINNEAPOLIS, MINN.— G. L. Skutt, 3800 Bryant Ave. 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. TOLEDO, O.— J. L. Schiller, 929 Prouty Ave. A DESIRABLE HOLIDAY GIFT FOR YOUR EMPLOYEE. There can be no more useful and appropriate Holiday present than a subscription to HORTICULTURE. The more he reads HORTICI'LTURE the better service he will render you. If you want to give five or more we will be glad to make a special dis- count, on application. Other Useful Holiday Gifts. The Dahlia. By L. K. Peacock. Price, 30 cents. The American Carnation. C. W. Ward. Price, I3..50. Manual of the Trees of North Ameri- ca. C. S. Sargent. Pric«. $6-00 The First County Park System. F. AV. 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. MOVING LARGE TREES AT NEW- PORT. Andrew S. Meikle, gardener fort Mr. W. S. Wells, is now busily engaged in remodelling the grounds on the estate. Through his recent purchases Mr. Weils has now an entire block in oi» magnificent estate which will when the present plans are completed com- pare favorably with the largest and finest in Newport. The work under construction includes the making of an elaborate garden after the style of one at Monte Carlo. Lindens from twenty-five to thirty feet high are planted in two rows on either side. These were moved from neighboring estates with immense balls of earth adhering to the roots, the weight of many reaching as high as fourteen tons. Maples are utilized principally for the hiding of objectionable build- ings in the distance, anil it can be seen even now that the impression of the place when completed will be that of a park. Horliculturallv. this estate and the work under way is interest- ing. It illustrates the effects that can be produced in a very short time by the moving and planting of many large trees. It is also encouraging to note the disposition to generous ex- penditures of money on the part of the owners for the beautification of their eround.-. THE INTRODUCER OF THE CHRYS- ANTHEMUM. A hundred and seventen years ago M. Pierre Louis Blancard brought home from China to his native town. Marseilles, the first large flowered chrysanthemum even known in Europe. Neither he nor anyone else at that time could possibly foresee the great popularity that the newcomer would attain to. It first bloomed in England in 1795 and was subsequently introduced into America although in what year no one seems to be quite .sure. It is curious that two of the grand- daughters of M. Blancard have been living in England for many years. They are aged women, in feeble health and in very straitened circumstances. A fund has been started by the French N. C. S. to help them. English chrysanthemum growers are also sub- scribing to the t'smd which it is hoped will relieve the present necessities of the two poor old Frenchwomen whose ancestor rendered so great a service to the world's horticulture. C. H. P. SINGLE CHRYSANTHEMUMS. Twenty Years Ahead of Time. In 1,S83 and in 18S4 I raised the fol- lowing single chrysanthemums. They were distributed in the usual way but like some others of my efforts they were too previous to be appreciated except by a very few. Singles were equally as beautiful then as now, but they did not take. Ten or twelve of the varieties were sent to England and were catalogued by the Messrs. Cannell for a number of years. They were. James Y. Murkland. pure white petals, narrow, twisted like the pinnae of an ostrich feather, gold ring around disc, very large; Peter Hen- derson, pure gold, broad flat petals; \Vm. Falconer, apple-red self; Pres. .Arthur, crimson and gold; Mrs. C. L. .Allen, most beautiful rose and white; Mr. W. K. Harris, long drooping petals, distinct gold and bronze; llelianthus, very large deep golden yel- low, pointed petals; Mary Anderson, .■. Catalogue ready Jan. 1st 1907 JOLIET, ILL. A. T. PYFER. Manager. STERILIZING HOT HOUSE SOILS. One of the expenses of the hot- house plant or vegetable grower has been the replenishing of soils — worn out by use. When the soil of a green house has been used a certain length of time it becomes practically "dead" or "sterile" and no amount of fertiliz- ing will make it productive. It in reality becomes a breeding place for the various fungus diseases which in- fest the crops and growers have here- tofore been obliged to remove a greater portion of the dirt and re- place it with fresh soil. Even this, while it remedied the soil some was not complete and proved expensive. The problem has at last been solved and soil sterilization is no longer an experi- ment, but a reality. The method is to run steam pipes perforated with small holes, through the entire length of the bed. These are buried about a foot in the soil and attached to the steam boiler. When all is ready the steam is turned on and left for 5 to 8 hours or until the soil seems thoroughly cooked. The theory advanced is that the extreme heat does the work. It has long been known that farm land once burned over by dead grass, or in spots by brush heaps are thereafter much more productive; this is no doubt partiallv due to ashes, but not all. The Michigan Agricultural College has taken up the subject and is now making some expensive experiments. They have laid pipes made of porous substance, and also tested an appara- tus made like an old-fashioned spike- toothed drag, the teeth being made of perforated iron pipes attached to a Sow Now PHLOX DRUMMONDII The larj^e tiowermg types, .-ire a specialty with us; the imperfect tiowei'ing and small variel'es are carefully avoided. Dwarf Choicest Mixed, %-tradc pkt., ■ir.f. trade pkt..40c; oz.,$1.2.'i. urandifiora. Choicest Mixed, trade pkt , 2iic; oz., 5IIC. (.\lso all other sorts.) SALVIA, (Scarlet Sage) Bonfire, (Clara Redman), H trade pkt..iOc; trade pkt., 40c; oz.. ■52-50. Ball oi Fire, (Xeiv dwarf). )4-trade pkt.. 3iir; trade pkt.,oOc; oz., 83.00. Splendens, trade pkt.,25c:oz.,81,26, (.\lsu all other sorts.) VERBENA (.Michell's Mammoth Fancy) Mammoth Fancy nixed, trade pkt , 3nc; per oz., Sl-^O. VINCA, (Mammoth Strain) Pure White, Pink. White with Pink Eye, any of the above. 20c per trade pkt.; per oz., GOc. mixed. All lolors. LW per trade pkt.; per oz.. 50c. Write todaq for our sprcial combina- tif'n flower seed list -And order sheet, for fJortsts. HENRY F. MICHELL CO. 1018 Market St.. PHILA., Pfl John Waterer & Sons, Ld. AMERICAN NURSERY BAGSHOT, ENGLAND have the finest sf 2r, at :iOc each or the entire lot of 160 at 2.",c each. Also a few ... SPECIMEN FERNS ... Soottii. Elegantissima. Exaltata, in large pans $2 each; cash or satisfactory reference. E. W. BREED, 94 prescott St., CIlHton, Mass. CARNATIONS -Rooted Cuttings Per 100 rer 1000 I.AWSON $150 $12.00 lONCHAXTRESS 2.00 15.00 OUEEN 1.50 12.00 RED LAWSON 2.00 15.00 ItOBERT CRAIG 6.00 WARWICK GREENHOUSES James Burke, Mgr. WARWICK NECK, R.I . December 29, 190G flOKTiCULTURE 726 ! SOUTHERN WILD SMiLAXl ■ We are booking orders now for future delivery for Fancy Holly C ■ Driuru r ■■ ■ ^"^eavens Fadeless Sheet IVloss.^^r//e /or Sample.. C. A. BEAVEN, EVergrCen, Aid. I OBITUARY. Mrs. George Burton. The joyful Christmas-tide was sadly marred in Wyndmoor, Pa., this year. The usual merry gatherings — families, relatives and friends, .so conspicuous a feature of the community in years past — were turned to mourning this year on account of the death on Christmas Day of Mrs. George Burton. The fun- eral will be held on Saturday. The sympathy of all goes out to the sor- rowing family in this hour of bereave- ment. When the old are laid with their fathers in eternal rest, is one thing; when the young and .good go before their time, is another; and it wrings the heart strings correspond- ingly. Everything good that can be said about the devoted woman, wife and mother, belongs in rich measure to the dear departed. Especially are our sympathies due to Mr. Burton and the children. We cannot say less; to say more were needless. Requiescat in pace. Albert Woltemate. a well-known florist of Germantown, Pa., passed away on December 17th. Heart disease was thought to have been the cause. Mr. W'oltemate was a very popular man, a member of the Penn- sylvania Horticultural Society and Germantown Horticultural Society. In the latter society he was an earnest worker. He is survived by a widow. John Winship, aged 87, died on December 1.5, at Philadelphia. He was a native of Newcastle-on-Tyne but had spent nearly fifty years in this country and actiuired an enviable repu- tation as a grower of greenhouse plants. George H. Lamberson, secretary of the State Board of Horticulture, died on December 4 at his home in Port- land, Ore. Isaac Rogers, for many years a flor- ist at Long Branch, N. J., died on Dec. 14 at Trenton, aged 60. John W'. Wielandy. aged 76, of Santa Fe, N. M., died at St. James, Mo. NEWS NOTES. R. W. Zobel has opened a retail store at 51S Broadway, Albany, N. Y. A. J. Boothman has opened a retail store in the Tanner block, Adams, Mass. A greenhouse belonging to Mr. Schrader of Bull's Head, N. Y., was totally destroyed by fire on Dec. 15. The Park Floral Co. J. A. VALENTINE Pres. BOSTON FLORIST LEHER CO.I FloristS Maniifacturersjf FL0RI5TS' LETTERS Out of Town This wooden box nicely Rtained and varnished. 18x30x1S. made In two hec- tioHBt one for each size letter, g;iTen away with first order of 500 letters Block Letters, i% or 2 inch size per 100, $2. Script Letters, 3. Fastener witn each letter or word. Used by leading florists everywhere and for sale by alt wholesale florists and supply dealers N. r. HcCARTnV, Manager 66 Pearl Street, BOSTON, MAS5. JOHN BREITMEYER'S =^SONS^= Cor. Miami and Uratlot Aves. DETROIT, MICH. Artistic Designs . . . Higli Grade Gut Blooms We cover all Michigan points and Kood aectioni of Ohio, Indiana and Canada P.J. HAUSWIRTH Temporarily Located at 13 Congress Street CHICAGO AUDITORIUM ANNEX Tel. Harrinn 585 SAMUEL MURRAY Florist Coates House Conservatory 10 1 r BROADWAY, KANSAS CITY, MO Both 'PhoreB 2670 Wafo FRED C. WEBER FLORIST OLTVE STREET ^1« LUUlo, i'lUt EatabUshed i873 Lone Distance Phone Bell Lladell <7i DENVER, COLORADO WILLIAM L.ROCK Flower Co. KANSA.S CITY, - MO. will carefully execute orders for Kansas City and any town in Misouri or Kansas. Have You Read the Advertisements this Week? 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 (dt part of the United States, Canada, and bH principal cities of Europe. Orden transferred or entrusted by the trade to our selection for dellrery on steam- ships or elsewhere recelre special attention. Telephone Calls, 340 and 341 38th St. Cable Address, ALEXCORJ^ELL YOUNG & NUGENT 42 West 28 St., NEW YORK "FLOWERS BY TELEGRAPH" WASHINGTON, D. C. QUDE'5 Geo. H. Cooke FLORIST Connecticut Avenue and L Street WASHINQTON. D. C. William J. Smyth FLORIST Cor. nicMgfan Ave. and 3!st 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 lYIiller FLORIST long Distance Phooea: Bell, Forest SE: Kinloch. Delmar 201 4«32 Dslmar Boul. ST. LOUIS, MO. 1-26 horticulture: December 29, 1906 wwwMwtMMMMAMfMiMmMMAAM yyvyyt/yyy^/vt0yt0 POINSETTIAS Long Stem, good Flowers, for delivery NEW YEAR'S and later $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. POINSETTIAS We handle among others the entire cut of the Thorn Hedge Qreenhouses. Extra quality and long stems. $15.00, $25.00 and $40.00 per 100 S. S. PENNOGK-MEEHAN GO. THE rL-i^^s^s^feP PHILADELPHIA 1608-1618 Ludlow St. store closes 8 p.m. C « AMERICAN BEAUTY and all other Roses CHRYSANTHEMUMS LILY OF THE VALLEY CARNATIONS WELCH BROS. 226 Devonshire St , BOSTON, MASS. NATURAL CYCAS W. E. McKISSICR 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. BeautSes. 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. 45-47-49 WABASH AVE., - - CHICAGO ROBERT J. DYSART, Public Jtccountant and Jtuditor Slniplo methods of correct accoimtlng especially ad.ipted for florists' use. Books Balanced and Adjusted Merchants Bank Building 28 STATE ST., • BOSTON Telephone, Main jS . CUT FLOWER BOXES EDWARDS FOLDING BOX CO MANUFACTURERS PHILADELPHIA. PA. CllAS. W. .MekELlAR 51 WABASH AVE., CHICAGO Western Headquarters for Choice Orchids Valley Violets and all Cut Flowers V EVERYTHING SEASONABLE IN f * CUT FLOWERS • EDWARD REID. ""i^^^r" I • 1526 Ranslead Steel, PHILADELPHIA X A Ston CloM. 8 P. M. * PETER REINBERQ WHOLESALE CUT FLOWERS 51 Wabash Av., Chicago, 111. In wrltlDC adTertlMn, mentloa Hortlcalta.'* WHOLESALE FLOWER MARKETS TRADE PRICES— Per 100— TO DEALERS ONLY CHICAGO December i8 ST. LOUIS PHILA. \ BOSTOfi Dectmbcr i8 I December 26 ROSES Am. Beauty, Fan. &Sp Extra No. I '* Lower grades Bnde, 'Maid, Gulden Gate, F.&S.. *' " " ** (.irdlDary Liberty, Richmond, Fan. & Sp. ... " " Ordinary Chatenay* Fan . & Sp " Ordinary Killarney, Fan. & Sp " Ordinary CARNATtONS Fancy Ordinary. 50.00 25.00 10.00 6.00 l.T.OO 4.00 I2.00 4.00 15.00 6.00 15.00 6.00 I MtSCELLANEOUS Cdttleyas ... Lilies, Callas > Violets Gardenias Lily of the Valley Mignonette Paper White, Roman Hy Adjantum Cuncatum " Croweanum Smilax Asparagus Plumosus, strings " " 8t Sprengeri bunches 6.00 4.00 50.00 15 00 1.50 4.00 3.00 3.00 1. 00 60.00 35.00 1 5.0c 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 4.00 4.00 1.50 12.50 50.00 50.00 60.00 40.00 33.00 15 00 I3.O0 6.00 18.00 6.00 tz.oo 6.00 12.00 6.00 8.00 4.00 75.00 50.00 35-00 25 00 15,00 10. 30 20.00 12.00 15.00 8.00 15.00 8.00 10.00 6.00 15.00 to 1,00 to 3.00 3.00 3 00 •75 1.50 75.00 5.00 4.00 4.00 I 00 1.50 15.00 50.00 50.00 50.00 35.00 12.00 8.00 16.00 6.00 25,00 6.00 12.00 6.00 8.00 6.00 4.00 to 2.00 to 50.00 to 13. 00 to •75 to to 3.00 to 1.00 to 2.00 •50 1 00 t7,00 to to to to to 30.00 10 75.00 50.00 35.00 12.00 35.00 13. 00 40. CO 15-00 20.00 12.00 20.00 8,00 7.0c 4.00 75-00 16.00 5.00 9.00 3.00 1.00 1.50 16.00 50.00 50.00 POEHLMANN BROS. CO. | The Florists' Supply House Grow and Ship .he Kines, q| AmeHCa AIVIERICAN BEAUTIES I can nuiinrry oraers Telephone or Telegraph In the World. | H. B A Y ERSDOR FE R & CO. 35-37 Randolph St., - CHICAGO, ILL I 1 1 29 Arch St., Philadelphia December 29, 1906 /iORTICULTURE 727 VICTORY HAS MADE GOOD Place yourorders early for rooted cuttings. Prices $6 per lOO, $50.00 per lOOO. DISCOUNT FOR CASH WITH ORDER CUTTMAN & WEBER 1 he Wlioleaair Floriat Grower of New York L.nbfook, 1. 1 , N.« 43*. 28 St., CHRISTMAS MARKET REPORTS Boston's ChristmaH trade BOSTON was undoubtedly the heaviest on record. It was not so conveniently handled as on some past occasions for the weather all through the preceding week was such that buyers put off ordering until the last, and Monday saw an unpre- cedented crush in the various retail stores. On the other hand the whole- salers found the moderate temperature conducive to simple packing and com- plaints of frozen flowers were rare. The demand for all classes of material, colored flowers particularly, was much greater than that of a vear ago and, as predicted by HORTICULTURE, prices were higher on some things than for many years — so much so that out-nf-town florists could not do much more than get the cost out of flowers purchased on the wholesale markets. Naturally there was more or less pro- test but it availed not. Carnations in colors sold all the way from |4 to $10 per 1110 according to quality, while the whites brought from $3 to $0. Ameri- can Beauty roses ranged all the way from $S to $100, and the market was very strong on Brides and Brides- maids which brought from |4 to ?25, and Richmouds which ran from $S to JGO, the latter rivalling American Beauty in size and finish. Violets were strong on Saturday, but on Mon- day experienced a setback. The mar- ket was unexpectedly good on Harrisii lilies and lily of the valley, and very weak on smilax, adiantum, slevla and chrysanthemums. The trade on ever- greens far surpassed that of other years, holly especially finding an enor- mous sale. Plants made a record also. Poinsettias, Lorraine begonias and azaleas were the main stock but there was a fair sprinkling of other things. Very little adornment was attempted, but pot covers and baskets sold well. When the smoke had cleared away It developed that there were many violets left' over in the retailers' hands and white carnations in the wholesalers' stock and that azaleas, in large sizes especially, were still to be found in auantity in most of the stores. The market up to to- BUFFALO night (.Monday) is pretty well cleaned up on everything. Flowers of all kinds sold at a rapid rate and good prices pre- vailed all along the line. Holly and all greens sold out clean. Full report next week. At this writing it is COLUMBUS only possible to fore- cast the outcome of our Christmas business, but I feel safe to sav, that if the craft here as a whole call it, after Monday's business, an average holiday trade that every- bodv under the combined uni.avorable circumstances will be fairly well sat- isfied. The greatest clog to a large business has been the very high rates of ih? growers for evcrvlhiug in ihf line of cut flowers; when the retailer must demand up to $24.00 a dozen for American Beauty roses, $2.00 a dozen lor carnations, and everything else at a proportionate price, the great rank and file buy very sparingly. .Again, the weather the past week has been simply atrocious. And still again, potted plants of all kinds are only fair in quality. I will report fully next week. The usual dull INDIANAPOLIS business the week preceding Christ- mas prevailed. A few transient orders constituted about all the business done. All the stores made big prepa- rations for Chiistmas trade. Theri> are certainly two or three times the number of azaleas to be seen and many more poinsettias than in pre- vious years, while all the varieties of ferns and decorative plants are very prominent. So far, trade in Christ- mas greens has been brisk, nothing scarce up to the present time. Holly is especially fine and selling well. The volume of Curist- NEW YORK mas cut flower .sales at wholesale in this market were very large but it is doubt- ful if the total equalled that of Christ- mas, 1905. As a whole the cut flower business was disappointing to many who looked for a complete sweep, as only a few lines were entirely ex- hausted by the demand. A convincing explanation is not easy to find; the uncomfortable weather may have con- tributed; it may be that the medium- priced buyer, who is really the great consumer, was scared off until too late by the prices quoted by dealers just previous to the holiday: also there is no doubt that the retailer bent his best energies to the disposal of plants, of which all had an enormo\is stock, and look advance orders for cut flow- ers only when such were proffered or when a plant sale could not be manipu- lated as a substitute. The predic- tions made last week that the supply of roses would he light were not veri- fied. It is true that the growers ship- ping American Beauty roses regularly to the New York market were able to supply only a very small cut but the high "local quotations attracted large shipments from Pennsylvania and by Monday it became evident that there would be more than a sufficiency of roses of all kinds and top prices were not maintained in all cases. Brides and Bridesmaids lingered and, finally, as the day wore on concessions from opening prices were freely offered but buyers were wary and a considerable number remained unsold in the hands of the wholesale dealers. Brides, particularly the higher grades, were not in request but this was to have been expected. Killarney was the great leader In the pink rose class and good priitw prevailed except on stock where color was lacking. Liberty and Uichmond also enjoyed an excellent call but there were i-nough for all. The cut of tarnations was not exceptionally heavy, but. though the quality was very fine, they did not move readily as a rule. Of course, the bright reds were well cleaned up at top quoted figures but Knchantress did not prove a good seller and many of these were left unsold — in fact, some of almost every variety were represented among the left-overs. Caltleyas and gardenias sold well at good figures. There were few violets on hand at the close of busine.ss, Tuesday and, considering the cold weather, may be said to have done well, owing probably to the moderate selling price, which kept them moving. Poinsettias, hyacinths, narcissi, green stock, stevia, migno- nette, etc., were all too plentiful. The plant trade was tremendous, it began in earnest several days ahead of Christmas and never before has the material been of so choice a ( haracter. It may also be said, truth- fully, that never before has it been offered in such artistic and altogether attractive shape. There was a notice- able falling off in the quantity of primulas, cyclamens and other small plant stock and an increase in size and inimber of cattleyas, orange trees, ilrac;rnas and crotons. Many things such as Draca-na Godsefflana, for in- stance, heretofore seldom seen in commercial abundance were used iu the makeup of fancy hampers and jardinieres. F.ricas were magnificent; so were Lorraine begonia.s. Poin- settias from three inches to three feet were everywhere. Azaleas were hardly in the same abundance as last year but, as a rule, they were of UK- irregular branched type, preferable to the "flat-topped style of past seasons and were well-flowered. The most favored receptacles for plant arrange- ments were braid hampers and Vene- tian zinc lined boxes, made of plaster of paris in gk.vl beautiful in the.se receptacles, with a sash of ribbon of appropriate color. Practically nothing was sent out with- out more or less ribbon and lace adornment but the artificial decoration was usually done with exquisite tasle and th.- leading stores were thronged with people many of whom were at- tracted simply to admire, by the gorgeous display of trimmed planis which tilled the windows and lowered from Iloor to ceiling on temporary stagings which filled every available foot of space. A good many plants are still in retailers' hands but they are mostly standard stock and do not represent any proportionate loss, (/or olAtr morieli iec fa^e JJJ) 728 H O R T I C U L T U R E December 29, 1906 FRANK MILLANC Wholesale Commission Florist COOGAN BUILDING 55-57 W. 26th Street, NEW YORK Tel. 299 Madison Sq. Open 6 A. M. to 5 p. M. FORD BROTHERS M West 28th Street, NEW YORK JOHN L RAYNOR Wholesale Commission Florist ^l^'j^SisA^I^'S^E^i'* A full line ol Choice Cut Flower atock for all purposes. Comprises every variety grown for New York market, at current prices TEL. 1908 MADISON SQUARE 49 VV. 28 St., New York City A Full Line of All CUT FLOWERS Telephone. 3870 or 3871 Madison Sanara Alexander J. Guttman The WHOLESALE FLORIST Of NEW YORK Phono 1664-65 Madison Square 43 W. 28th Street HICKS &CRAWBl]CK, Inc. Wholesale Commission Florists and Jobbers in Florist's Supplies 76 AND 78 COURT STREET BROOKLYN, N. Y. Walter F. Sheridan Wholesale Coinniissiott Dfaler in CHOICE CUT FLOWERS 39 West 28th Street, New York Telephone: 3532-3533 riadison Square HEADQUARTERS FOR NOVELTIES ORCHIDS A SPECIALTY CRADC OP VMIakCY ON HAND GARDENIAS, DAISIES, ROSES AND CARNATIONS JAMES McMANUS,7Js"?.d"8V42 W.28thSt.. New York H. J3> . i^ le o :ivi E^ IV or Wholesale Commission Florist CHOICE CUT FLOWERS Successor to Wm. Chormley 57 West 28th St. New York. Special Attenlion to Shipping Orders Telephones: aaoo, 3iOl, MadisoD 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. Ready to Talk Business with a Good Lily of the Vallev and Bulb Grower NEW YORK QUOTATIONS PER 100-TO DEALERS ONLY Rose* Am. Beauty , (an and sp " extra.. No. I " Lower grades Bride, 'Maid, Golden Gate, fan &sp •' •' " " ordinary Liberty, Richmond, fancy & special " " ordinary Chatenay fancy and special " ordinary ..- Kil'amey, fa 'icy and special " ordinary Carnations, Fancy Last Half of Week : First Half of Week ending Dec. 22 beginning Dec. 24 1906 1906 75.00 35.00 15.00 3.00 15.00 300 15.00 3.00 15.00 3.00 15.00 3.00 6.00 to loo.eo to 50.00 to 35.00 to 8.00 to 25.00 to 8.00 to 95.00 to 10.00 to 30.00 to 8.00 to 20.00 8.00 10.00 to 100.00 75.00 35.00 3.00 13. 00 4.00 25.00 4.00 ao.oo 4 00 ao.oo 4.00 8.00 to 150.00 to too 00 75-O0 15.00 30.00 8.00 7S.OO 15.00 35.00 10.00 35.00 12.00 ao.oo Carnations, Ordinary Cattleyas Violets Lilies. Callas Gardenias Lily of the Valley niKnonette Paper White. Roman Hy Adiantum Cuneatum " Croweanum - Smllax Asparag^us Plumosus, strings " " & Sprengcri, bunches Last Half of Week First Half of W«^ ending ec. 22 . beginning Dec, 24 1906 1906 3.00 to to ■75 *o 75.00 to 3.00 to 3.00 to 10.00 to 35.00 to 15.00 to 4.00 75.00 1.50 30.00 100.00 4.00 8.00 2.00 .75 13.O0 3500 25.00 3.00 to 50.00 to •75 t" to 75.00 to 3.00 to 3.00 to 3.00 to •75 to to 1 3.00 to 25. CO to 15.00 10 5.00 75^oo 1-75 20.00 125.00 6.00 8.00 3.00 1. 00 1.50 16.00 35 -oo 35.00 ORCHIDS AT ALL SEASONS WM. STUART ALLEN GO. ConmilssJon Merchants in Cut Flowers 53 WEST 28TH STREET, NEW YORK Telephone 3-5G Madi^oii .Square Edward C. Horan Wholesale Florist 55 WEST 28th ST. TRAENDLY & SCHENCK WHOLESALE FLORISTS Famish best stock at fair prices all the year round Send for qnetatioDS on fall order* Tel. 798.799 Madison Sq. 44 WCSt 28th StfCet. NEW YOfit Citj Charles Millang A. L YOUNG & CO, 50 West 29th St., New York City WHOLESALE FLORISTS Gut Flowers on Commission 54 West 28th St., NEW YORK I , Telephone 3559 Madison Square TtL { "I MadiMB Sq. NCW YorR I A Reliable Place tOCOnSlfn tO Of urder from consignments of choice cu nowers sol.cited. Telephone: 3860-3871 Madison Sqnare 1 Prompt payments. Give us a trial. In writing to Advertisers icindiy mention Horticulture Becember 29, 190G horticulture: 7*29 SJoV FANCY FERNS $1-50 per looo ntn unur anvrrN «^at a-k- si 0= ___ xr^r^r^ Discount on Lafger Orders GREEN GALAX $1.25 per lOOO Let us have jour standinK order lor Fern. Will make price riitht all IhrouKh season ^WKolesale Fior 38-40 BROD-VWAY. . . DFTROIT Formerly MlAml Avenue -. . ..... .. .11 ••■mana. |-II^V ••|(ll« nil tlltUU)(ll SEaDVII. lt\l .^ W^ \J\J tf ^J "«""'' Michigan Cut Flower Exchange BOXW OOD 20C lb . .10 lb». $S.SO WM. bILGER nanager Send for Our Weekly Price List on Cut Flowers JOHN YOUNG WHOLESALE FLORIST Finest American Beauties and Carnations 5 1 West 28 St. - NEW YORK Best Flowers Ihe Boston Market The Reliable Commission House n p lUrfAl^THY Hr r(\ Richmond Rn^ps and klrh l-Inw^rc ^^' *• i'l^VjAlMll 1 QL L.Lf. RichmoDd Roses and Rich Flowers of all varieties JOS. S. FENRICH HOW. 28th Street, New York Tel. 334-325 Madison Square Establlsbed 1891 BUY FROM n/i r-« SHIP TO iVltl TRV ALFRED H. LANGJAHR All Choice Cut Flowers In Season 55 West 28th St, New York Telephone 3024 Madison Square. FOR GOOD PRICES AND CASH RETURNS send your flowers to Phil. F. Kessler 55 West 26th Street, New York. Telephone 2921 Madison Square. S3 W. 28 Street, NEW YORK REED Sheavet. Kibbons, Cortucatcd I'.i-xcs etc LAUREL FESTOONING. =c. and 6c. per yard. HENRY M.RDBlNS0N&C0..8f\''^«r"St.,Boston. Mass *'*^'' I.. I', leleph.ine. Main, 261 3. WHOLESALE FLOWER MARKETS.- CINCINNATI December a6 DETRUIT December 14 PhR 100. TO DEALERS ONLY. BUFFALO PITTSBURQ December 24 December 33 ROSES Am. Beaiiiy, Fan. and Sp. " Extra No.i " Lower grade^ Bride, 'Maid, Golden Gate, F. & S. ** " " " Ordinary Liberty, Richmond, Fan. & Sp. ... " '' Orainary Chatenay, Fancy " Ordinary Killarncy, Fan & Sp " Ordinary CARNATIONS Fancy Ordinary - MISCELLANEOUS Cattleyas Lilies, Callas Violets Gardenias ■ Lily of the Valley Mienonette Paper White, Roman Hy. Adiantum Cuneaium " Crowcanum Smilax Asparagus Plumosus, strings '* " *% Sprengeri, bunches 100.00 \ 100.00 to 75.00 90.00 to 50 00 75.00 to ::^s.oo 60.00 to 13. 00 to 6.00 to •.00 to 8.00 6.00 3.00 to to.oo 15 00 10.00 8.00 5.00 6.00 I3.CO Coo 13. 00 6.00 6,00 3.00 to to I 60.00 to 15.00 ; 15.00 i.oo; 300 3.00 to to 4.00 4.0c 13. $0 40.00 95.00 15.00 CO. 00 a.eo 4 .00 4.00 3.00 300 1.00 t.oo 12 50 sO.OO tS.oo 10.00 18 00 10.00 iS.oo 10.00 18.00 tc.co 8.00 4.00: ao.oo 9.50 80.00 30.00 90.00 18.C0 18.00 4.rio 10 00 6.00 10.00 ^.00 10.00 6. CO 5.00 3.00 tc 100.00 to 60.00 to 75. CO to ao CO to 20.OC to 15.00 to 30.0c to 8.00 to ^o 00 to 8.00 to 20.00 to 135.00 I75-00 so 00 '15.00 iS.oo I f 0.00 I'Soo 8. CO 1 10 00 ' 6.00 ' iO.OO I.oo to 35.00 J.fO 10.00 ' 8.00 5.00 I 4 00 15.00 40.00 10 00 • ^.oo 8.00 10.00 10.00 6.00 15.00 3.00 to 35.00 30. 00 5.00 8.00 4.00 1.50 1.50 15.00 75.00 40.00 30.00 35.00 3a> 4.00 3.00 .50 I.oo 90.00 15 00 to 10 9O.0O 3.00 1.00 10 to 9.00 5.C0 9.00 10 5.00 8.0a 4.00 to 6.00 ♦ .CO 3.00 to 400 t.oo . 00 to 1.50 ■■SO to 15.CO 19.50 10 1500 5000 30.00 to )0,oe ■0.00 so. 00 to 40.00 Geo. A. iSutHerland Co. CUT FLOWERS Florists' Supplies and Letters 34 HAWLEY STREET - - BOSTON YOU KNOW WE ARE in our new building with a lull line of our own m.inufactured 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 730 HORTICULTURk. December 29, 1906 List of Advertisers Page Alexander J. K 714 Alien J. K 728 Allen Wm. Stuart C0.728 American Nursery. ..723 Aschmann Godfrey-- -715 Bassett & Washburn. 715 Barrows H.H.&Son. 715 BayersdorferH.&Co.726 Beaven, E. A. 725 Boddin^ton A.T 716 Boston Florist Letter Co 725 Boston Plate and Win- dow Olass Co 734 Breck Joseph & Sons 716 Breed E. W. 724 Breitmeyer's J. Sons. 725 Bndgeinan's Seed Warehouse 716 Brockton Dahlia Farm 714 Burke Jas 724 Burpee W. A. & Co..; 16 Carlton H. R 715 Carrillo & Baldwm. . .715 Chicago Carnation Co 723 Cochran M ushroom & Spawn Co 716 Cooke O. H. .. 725 Cottage k^ardens... .723 Cowee A 716 Dilger Wm 729 Domer F. Sons & C0.714 Dreer H. A 715-734 Dysart R. J 736 East Brideewater Dahlia Gaiden ....714 Eberman Chas, W.. 729 Edwards Folding Box Co. 726 Eggeling Floral Co. •■714 EUiott Wm. & Sons. .716 Esler J G 735 Ernest W. H 734 Eyres 725 Farquhar R. & J. & Co... 716 Fenrich J. S 729 Foley Mfg. Co 735 Ford Bros 728 Fromcnt H. E 728 Grey T.J. & Co 7:6 Gucie Bros. Co -. ..725 Gurney Heatci Mfg. „Co 73c; Guttman Alex. J. 724-728 Guttman & Weber. ..727 Hail Asso. 735 HainesJ. E... -.714-724 Hammond Paint & Slug Shot Wor s. 716 Hartmann Hjalmar & Co. 716 Hauswirth P. J 725 Held A 715 Herbert David & Son 714 Herr A. M 715 Hews A, H. 81 Co.... 734 Hicks & Crawbuck . .728 Higeinr; Edw 714 Hilfinger Bros 735 Hitchincs & Co 736 Horan E. C 728 Howard J. W 714 Johnson Seed Co 716 Kasting W. F 729 Ker\'an Co.. The- ....729 Kcsfiler, P F 729 Kine Cnns. Co 7*5 Krick W. r. 724 Kroeschell Bros 735 Page Lager& Hurrell 715 Laiigjahr, Alfred H...729 Lecakcs N. & Co, . . .724 Leu thy A. & Co 715 Lord & Burnham Co. 736 Lothrop W, P 714 McCanhy N. F 729 McCoNuel) Alex,. 725 McK.ellar Charles W. 726 McKissick, W. E 736 McManus Jas. 728 Meehan Tnos. & 3on.7i5 Michell H F.Co. ...723 Michigan Cut Flower Exchange 729 Millaog Charles 728 Millang Frank 728 Miller Theo. 725 Milting A 715 M.jninger J. C. .■..735 Murdoch J. B.&C0..729 Murray Samuel., ... .7*5 Nicotine Mfg. Co.. .. 735 Nichoff Paul 715 Niessen Leo. Co...... 726 Park Floral Co. 725 Pennock-Meehan Co 726 Perkins St. Nurseries. 715 Pierson F. R. Co 714 Pierson U Bar Co. ••.736 Pittsburg Floral Ex.. 726 Pochlmann Bros Co,.7j6 Pye E. H 714 Randall A. L. Co. .-.726 Rawson W. W. & C0.716 Raynor John 1 728 Reed & Keller 729 Reid Edw 726 Reinberg Peter 726 Rhodes Mfg, Co 735 Rickards Bros, 716 Robinson H.M. & Co. 724 72Q Rock Wm. L 725 Roehrs luiius Co 715 Rolker August & Sons735 Sander & Son 715 Scoliay John A 735 Sheridan W. F 728 Siggers & ^igecrs . . 735 Situations &, Wants. .734 Sim Wm. 716 Skidel.skv S. S 714 Smyth Wm J yiK Stern J . & Co 729 Stea' ns A. T. Lumber Co, ..715 Stevens H. A 714 Sutherland Geo. A. Co 729 Swayne Edw . 714 Syracuse Pottery Co .7^5 Thorburn J.NL & Co. 716 Traendly & Schenck.728 Vick's Jas. Sons 716 Vincent R. Jr. & Sons. 723 Walsh M. H 723 Warwick Green- hnuses 724 Watcrer John & Sons. 723 Weathered Co 735 Weber F. C 725 Weher H. & Sons 714 Welch Rro*: 726 Winterson E, F 726 Yokohama Nurseries. 716 Young A. L 728 Young (ohn . 729 Young. Thns. Jr 725 Young & Nugent . . • .725 Is Your Name In The Above List? If Not, Why Not? Buyer's Directory and Ready Reference Guide READ IT Advertisements under this head, one cent a word. Initials cuuiit as words. Regular advertisers in this issue are also listed under this classlhcatlon without charge. Reference to List of Advertisers will indicate the respective pages. ACCOUNTANT. R. J. Dysart, 28 State St.. Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. ADIANTUMS. A. Mittlng, Santa Cruz, Cal. Adiantum Pedatum. For page see List of Advertisers. Adiantum Hybrldum, flue young plants. 15 for $1, mailed; $.5 per 100. Originator's stock. Certiflcate of Merit S. A. F., '05. A. Ley & Bro.. Langdon. D. C. AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENTS. Tbos. J. Grey & Co., 32 S. Market B< Boston. For page see List of Advertiser!. Joseph Breck & Sons, 51 and 52 .\. Market St., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. ARAUCARIAS. Godfrey Aschmann, 1012 Ontario St., Thiladelphla. For page 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. Asparagus plumosus nanus and Sprengerl, 2 1-2-iu., $2.50 lUO. Carl Bagenburger, Wett Mentor, Ohio. Asparagus Plumosa, 2'ln. pots. Fine plants. »2.50 per 100, J2U.00 per 1000. Ca.sh with order or good reference. Erie Floral Co., Erie, I'a., or Wm. F. Kastlug, 385 Ellicott St.. Buffalo. N. Y, AZALEAS. For Forcing. Henry A. Dreer, Philadelphia. For page see List of Advertisers. BAMBOO STAKES. Yokohama Nurseries. 31 Barclay St., N. For page see List of Advertisers. Y. BULBS AND TUBERS. Joseph Breck & Sons. 47-54 N. Market St., Boston, Dutch Bulbs. For pase see l..ist uf Advertisers. J. M. Thorburn & 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 o' Advertisers. James Vick's Sons, Rochester, N. Y. 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 Ifith St.. New York. Lily of the Valley. Nonpareil. For page see List «)f Adveril.sers. 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. Pierson Co., Tnrrytown-on-Hudson, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. CALLAS, YELLOW A. Mittlng. Santa Cniz. Cal. For page see List of Advertisers. CARNATIONS. E. H. I'ye. Upper Nyack, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. The H. Weber & Sons Co., Oakland, Md. Carnation Mabelle. For page see List of Advertisers. S. S. Skidelsky, 824 N. 24th St., Phlla. Itose I'lnk Enchantress. For page see List of Advertisers. Chicago Carnation Co., Jollet, HL 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, I'a. 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. Carnation Victory. For page see List of Advertisers. H. A. Stevens Co., Dedham, Mass. Kouteti Cuttiiiys. For page see List of Advertisers. CHRYSANTHEMUMS. Eggeling Floral Co., 1653 S. Grand Ave., St. Louis, Mo. For page see List of Advertisers. Charles H. Totty, Madison, N. J. Chrysanthemum Novelties. 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. Hoiton & Hunkel Co., Mil- waukee, W'ls. 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. P. Lothrop. Brockton Dahlia Farm. E. Bridgewater, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. J. K. Alexander, E. Bridgewater, 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 termlnalls from bench, fine $25.00 100. Carl Bagenburger, West Men- tor, Ohio. FERNS. A. Leuthy & Co.. Rosllndale. Mass For page see List of Advertisers. H. B. Barrows & Son. Whitman, Mass. Nephroiepis Whitmnnl. For page see Ll.^t of Advertisers. B. N. Eaton, So. Sudbury, Mass. Boston Ferns. For page see List of Advertisers. . BenJ. Connell, West Grove, Pa. F. R. Pierson Co., Tarrytown, N. T. Tarrytnwn Fern For page see List of Advertisers. FLORAL PHOTOGRAPHS. Floral Photographs. Foley's 226-228 1-S Rowery New York. FLORISTS' FERTILIZER. Pulverized Miinnre Co.. 31 Union Stock Yards. Chicago. Sheep Manure. Wizard Brand. 1 December 29, 1906 FLORISTS' LETTERS. Boston Florist Letter Co., 84 Hawlej St. Boston, Mass. ' For page see l.lat of Advertlnerg. Q. A. Sutberland Co.. 34 Hawlej St., Boston, Mass. For pnge "e- l.lat of Artvi.nlBeni FLORISTS' SUPPLIES. N. F. McCarthy & Co.. 8i Hawley St., Boston, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. a. M. Robinson & Co.. 811 ProTloce St., Boston. Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. The Kervan Co., 20 W. 27th St., N. X. 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.. &45 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 TELEGFtAPH. Alex. McCounell, New York. For paee see List of Artvertisprs. Fr«d C. Weber. 432«-28 Olive St., St. Louis. Mo. For page see List of Advertisers. J. Breltmeyer'8 Sons, Miami & Qratlot Aves., Detroit, Mich. For page see List of Advertisers. ChoB. Young. Jr., 41 W. 28th St.. New York. For page see Ll.«!t of Advertisers. Eyres, 11 N. Pearl St.. Albany, N. Y. Fur page see List of Advertisers. Qeorge H. Cooke, Washington, D. C. For page see List of Advertisers. Gude Bros. Co., 1214 F St., Washington, U. C. For pnge see List of Advertlaerg. 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 Advertisers. P. J. Hauswlrth (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. HTTtociTTFlower Co.. KansasT:ity, Mo. For page see List of Advertisers^ Parl( 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. U. Hews & Co.. (aiulirldge, .Mass. For page see List of Advertisers Hliauger Bros.. Kt. Edward, n! yT For p.ngp see List of Advprflsers. Syracuse Red Pots. Syracuse Pottery Co.. Syracuse, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. GALAX. N. P. McCarthy & Co.. 84 Hawley St, Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. H. M. Robinson & Co., 8-11 Province St., Boston. For pace see List of Advertisers, Mlchlgau Cat Flower Co.. Detroit. For p:i£rc see List of Adverflsers, N. Leoakes & CoTT M WT 28th StTTN. ^ For page see List of Advertisers. H ORTl CU LTU RE. 731 GLADIOLI. Arthur Cowee, Meadowvale Farm, Berlin l^"" PaRC see List of Advertisers. GLASS. Boston Plate & Window Glass Co., Boston. If or jiiige^ see List of Advertisers. GLAZING POINT. H. A. Ureer, Plilladclphla. Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. GREENHOUSE BUILDING MATE- RIAL. Lord & Huruham Co.. Ii;i3 Eroadway, New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Plerson U-Bar Co., 1 Madison Square, .New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Hltcblngs & Co., 1170 Broadway, New York. For page see List of Advertisers. A. T. Stearus 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 8t 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. 22ud 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.. 811 Province St., Boston, Mass. For page spe l.i,Hrtl.pra J. Breltme>er's Sons. Detroit, Mich. For piige see List of Advertisers. George H. Cooke, Wsshlugton, D C~ For page see List of Advprilsem,' Samuel Murray, 1017 Broadway Kansas City, Mo, For page kpp I.Isi of Adrert Isers. Gude Bros. Co., 1214 F St, Washington, D, C. ' I'or page sep l.i«t of Advertisers. Kjres, 11 N. Pearl St.. Albany N tor page^see List of Adverifseri Yonnp & Nugent, 42 W. 28 St., New York. '-or page see List of Adv.rtlspm, T.i *""'•.. "■* ^''•"•'sl. Jacksonville. FIs Telegraph or mall orders promptly ailed Long distance telephone connections. Theodore i.iller. 4,832 Delmar Evd.. St, Louis. Mo. For page see List of Advertisers. P. J, Hauswlrth (temporary address) 13 Congress St,, Chicago. I'or page 01 e List of Aili . rtlscrs, William J. Smyth, Michigan A v. 4 31st St. Chicago. • For page see List of Advertisers. Wm, H. Kock Flower Co,. Kansas Clty,~Mo Foj^Jiage^ee^jst J'f^- Advertl.sers. Park Floral Co.. Denver, Colo For page see List of Advertisers. MANETTI ROSE STOCK. Thos Meehan & Co,. Inc. Dreshertown, Ps l^f pnge see List of Advertisers. MUSHROOM SPAWN. Cochran Mushroom ,^: .sipaivo Co 911 Cbemlcal Itldg,. .'(t, l.oul... Mo " For page see List of Advertisers. NICOFUME. Ky. Tobacco Product Co.. Loulsrllle, Ky. NICOTEEN APHIS PUNK. Nicotine Mfg. Co.. St. Louis, Mo For page s.e Lift of Adv. rtlsers. NURSERY STOCK. John Walcrer * Sons. Ld . American Nursery. Ilagsliot. England _ For page see List of Advertisers. Cottage Gardens Co.. Qucns. N. Y. Specimen .Nursery Sto. k. For page see List of Advertisers. ORCHID PLANTS. Lager & Hnrrell, Summit, N. J. For page see List of ,\.|v.TtlB.TS. Sander. St. Albans. Kiiglniid. Importers. Exporters. Growers, llylirldlsta. For page see List of Ailvprtl9..rs. Julius Roehrs Co.. Rutherford. N7Y. For pngp see List of A.lv.rllsprs. Carrllln A Baldwin. Secaucus, N J For pagi- see List of Ailvertlsers. ' A Held. 11-19 William St.. New tork' Orchids for Spring Dellverr. For pnge s'e List of Advertiser*. PALMS. A. Leuthy & Co.. Kosllndnle. Mass. For pnge see List of Advertisers. PATENTS. SIggers * SIggcrs. Washington. D. C. For r-ige sec List of Advertisers. 732 HORTICULTURE PEONIES Edward Swayiie, West Chester, December 29, 1906 For page see List of Pa. Advertisers. POT HANGERS. Pot hangers, Kramer's $1 doz. by exp., $1.2.T by mall. I. N. Kramer & Son, Cedar Rapids. la. PRUNING SHEARS. Bbodes Mfg. Co., Grand Rapids, Mich. For page see List of Advertisers. RHODODENDRONS. John Waterer & Sons. Ltd., American Nursery, Bagsbot, Eng. For page see List cf Advertisers. ROSES. M. 11. Walsh, Woods Hole, Mass. Gardy Roses, H. T. Roses and Ramblers. For page see List of Advertisers. E. H. Pye, Upper Nyack, N. Y. For page Gue List of Advertisers. BenJ. Connell, West Grove, Pa. Crimson Ramblers. SPIRAEA. J. M. Thorbnrn & Co., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Bassett & Washburn, Hinsdale, III. fiooted Cuttings of Kalserln, Pres. Camot, La Detroit. For page see List of Advertisers. Panl NlehoCt, LehJghton, Pa. Hose Aurora. For page see List of Advertisers. Baby Rambler roses, fine dormant stork, one year, il2 per Wi, 2 1-Jlu. pot plants, extra well roolid. $4 per lUU. $30 per M. ■Orders booked for delivery now or any time up to the late spring. Samples free. Brown Brothers Comjiauy. 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., Philadelphia. For page Fee List of Advertisers. J. M Thorburn & Co., 33 Barclay St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. T. Boddliigton, 342 W. 14th St., N. For page see List of .Advertisers. H. F. Mlchell Co., 1017 Market St. Philadelphia, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. R. & J. Farquhar & Co., Boston, Mass. Grass Seed Mixtures. For page see List of Advertisers. James Vlok'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. 12 HJalmar Hartmann & Co., Stormgade, Copenhagen, Denmark. Cauliflower and Cabbage Seed. For page see List of Advertisers. RIckards Bros., 37 East 19th St. New York. For p^ge see List of Advertisers. Johnson Seed Co., 217 Market Street, Philadelphia. For page see List of .\dvertlsers. 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 Sph.ignum moss, orchid peat and orchid I askets always on hand. Lager & Hnrrell, Summit, N. J. Fresh, clean, 5 bbl. bale. $1.25: 2 bales, $2.23; 5 hales, $.5.00: 10 bales, $9.50. Cash H. R. Akers, Chatsworth. N. J. H. F. Mlchell Co., Philadelphia. For page see List of Advertisers. F. R. Pierson Co., Tarrytown-on-Hudson, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. B. STEAM TRAP. Hlppard, Yoangstown, O. TOMATO SEEDS. Wm. Sim, Ciiftondale, Mass. Comet Toojalo. 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. For page see List of Advertisers. Hitchlngs & Co., For page see 1170 Broadway, N. Y. 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. T. 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 Aye., Chicago. The Chicago Ufter. VIOLETS. U. h. Carlton. Wllloughby, O. Violet, Gov. Herrlck. For page see List of Advertisers. WILD SMILAX. E. A. Heaven, Evergreen, Ala. Southern Smilaz. For page see List of Advertisers. Reed & For WIREWORK Keller, 11 page see ! W. 25th St., New York. List of Advertisers. Wlrework. Write Holton & Hunkel Co., for our catalogoe. Milwaukee, Wis. The "Just Right" kind. Send for price list. Frank W. Ball, 31 Bast Third Street, Cincinnati, O. WHOLESALE FLORISTS. Boston. N. F. McCarthy Boston. For page see & Co., 84 Hawley St., List of Advertisers. H. M. Robinson & Co.. 15 Province St., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. George A Boston. For page Sutherland Co., 34 Hawley 8t, see List of Advertisers. Welch Bros., 226 For page see Devonshire St., Boston. List of Advertisers. Buffalo. Wm. F. Easting, falo, N. Y. For page see 383-87 Elllcott St., Bnf- List of Advertisers. Chicago. Chas. W. McKellar, 51 Wabash Av., Chicago. For ptge see List of Advertisers. Peter Relnberg, 51 w¥bash At., 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 Ave., Chicago. For page see List of Advertisers. l'o>u luanii Bros. Co. 35 Randolph St., Chicago. K-. .-^etter quality than I have seen in many years. Carnations were in good sup- ply. Roses were also good and sold well. There w^ere some excellent Har- risii lilies in; they sold at from $2.00 to $3.00 per dozen. Christmas trade PHILADELPHIA in Philadelphia while good can- not be said to have exceeded the nor- mal. There was no glut and no special scarcity in any line. Orders were filled in nearly every instance more or less satisfactorily. Night work with the wholesale shipping houses on Saturday. Sunday and .Monday was the rule as usual and all are now glad thi' rush is over. Orchids were perhaps the scarcest article on the list. Among the retail houses the briskest demand was on decorated plants and "made- up" baskets with ornamental designs and fixing.s — the rustic and beribboned predominating. In the latter it taxed the resources of most of the dealers to get help enough to do this making- up. They simply had to stop it, and put all hands on the general business. Many novel and elegant basket designs were in evidence. Cyclamens were not as well flowered as usual. Azaleas were fine, as were al.so poinsettlas and dracaenas. We saw no really striking novelty around in the plant line. Ber- ried plants, such as aucubas. skini- mias, hollies, etc., were plentiful and in good demand. LOS ANGELES NEWS. It appears thai Los .Angeles is \i\M coming to the front with her up-to date flower shops and magnificent dis- plays of chrysanthemums, carnations, roses and other flowers to welcome her winter visitors. Several changes and alterations are being made towards its advancement; A. F. Borden, who for several years was manager for the Redondo Floral Co.. has gone into business for him- self and has opened up a first-class floral store on West Third street. J. W. Wolfskin has just opened his new store on West Fourth St.. which old time florists say Is the finest this side of Chicago. 734 HORTICULTURE December 29, 1906 GREENHOUSE CLASS AND PRES- ENT TARIFF RELATION. The printed report of the proceed- ings of the twenty-second annual con- vention of the Society of American Florists, held at Dayton, Ohio, last Au- gust, is now out and for the benefit of those who were not present at the meeting, they will find on pages 78 to S!5, the action which was taken upon the discussion of President Kasting's address, relative to the cost of glass for greenhouse work. It will be noticed in that report that It was suggested that the first step for practical results would be to find from the Committee on Ways and Means, what was likely to come up. The Hon. Butler Ames, one of the Massachusetts Congressmen, stands as a leader and member in favor of tariff revision, and in reply to a letter ad- dressed to hirh, as to what action would be likely to be taken upon revis- ion by those who favored such course, he makes his reply as follows: Honso of Representatives U. S., WMsldiigton, D. C, Dec. 8, 1906. Benjamin Hiunniond, Fi.shkillon-Hiidson, N. Y. Deal- Sir: — f'onp;iessraan Amos wished me to acknowledge receipt ot joiir letter of the 6th instant with its enclosure In refer- ence to the iiroposcd revishm of the tariff, and to say in reply that this matter has rot yet reached a point where the majority of this Congress have Indicated that they are favorable to a revision. Yonrs respectfnllv. J. A. DEGAUK. Private Secretary. It will thus be seen from the letter received from the Chairman of the Committee of Ways and Means of the House of Representatives, already pub- lished, and this letter above, that there is no expectation of any real work being done at the present session ot Congress. What may develop dur- ing the winter, which will lead up to an extra session next year, remains yet to be seen, but there is no doubt but what if the florists as a body will stand together, that their collective influence would have much weight. BENJAMIN HAMMOND. GREENHOUSES BUILDING AND PROJECTED. New. Cheshire, Ct.— F. A. Ives, one house. Monroe, Mich.— Otto H. Cron, one house. Additions. Portsmouth, R. I,— Reginald Nor- man, one house. Traverse City, Mich.— Frank M. Paine, improvements. Prof. Waldron and President Worst of the agricultural college at Fargo. N. D,, will probably apply to the next legislature for an appropriation for two new greenhouses. Thev think $5,000 will cover the bill. LIST OF PATENTS. Issued December 11, 1906. S37,967. Heating Stove or Furnace. Fred A. Schlosser, Man.s- field, Ohio. 837,977. Transplanter. Ross S. Thorn- ton, Lexington, Nebr. 8.37,985. Draft-Equalizer. Archibald E. Walburn, Wichita, Iowa. 837,986. Harrow Attachment for Plows. Willis Walker, Sedalia, Colo. 838,036. Switch-Operating Device. Lewis W. Knowles, Au- gusta, Maine. 838,100. Weeding Tool. James R. Gilbert. La Grange, 111. 838,116. Fruit Picker and Gatherer. Lyman S. Holmes, Scho- harie, N. Y. 838,193. Spraying Apparatus. Fred- erick Koechel, New York, N. Y. 838,199. Transplanter. Lewis Miller, Elwood, Ind. 838,208. Adjustable Hose Rack. Charles Nuhring, Cincin- nati, Ohio. 838,229. Greenhouse. John Wilson, Short Hills, N. J., and Samuel 0. Hoyt, Brooklyn, N. Y. 838,218. Ventilator. James H. Fulton, Hanlin Station, Pa. 838.345. Combined Seed Planter. Joseph W. Little, West Point, Miss, Issued December 18, 1906. 8.38,521. 838,585. 838,856. 838,904. 838,947. 838,990. Rotary Cutter for Lawn- Mowers. Adelbert B. Case, Springfield, Mass. Reversible Window Sash. Jefferson G. Robbe, Canon City, Colo., assignor to Wiiliam P. Nelan, Denver, Colo. P'crtilizer Distributer. Ed- ward L. Hahn, Muscatine. Iowa. .Mowing Machine. George Robinson & George Cuts- forth, Riddles, Oregon. Seeder. Melvin H. Brown- ing, Perry, 111. Rake Clearer. Ubald B. Herbert and Harry J. Brown, Wallingford, Vt. Holds Glass Firmly See tlio Pcmt *»" PEERLESS I OlAEtnic rolnlN are Ibetxvt. No riKhr, or : ^flt. Boi of 1.000 I'OIDU 16 QU poitpkld. , BENKT A.DREEB. 114 CbMtnnt Bt., Phil*., Pk. mt%iyvyy*0ut/yyvt0vwwwy%tyytnt Look through the Buyers' Directory and Ready Reference Guide. You will find some good offers there also. WANTS, FOR SALE, ETC. Advertisements in this column one cent a word. Initials count as words. Cash wiih order. 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-ln. boiler tubes, second hand. In fine condition, absolutely free riom scale and ! with ends cut square. Sample and prices on application. Kroeschell Bros. Co., 36 Erie St., Chicago. KOIi S.\LE— 4.000 feet of glass. Thriv- ing town ot 4,000, 24 express trains dally. No competition: 50 miles from large green- house, new. Bargain. Investigate Imme- diately. A. care HORTICULTURE, 11 Hamilton Place, Boston. POSITIONS WANTED for head garden- ers and assistants; for further information apply lo \V. W. Rawson & Co., 5 Union St., Boston, Mass. SITUATION WANTED — Private place preferred as head gardener. Married; two children; good reference. A. N., care K. & J. Farqubar Co., Boston. WANTED— 200 Tllrich Brunner plants ready to put Into house at once. State price and particulars. ('. G., care HOR- TICULTURE, 9th and Market Sts., Phlla. WANTED — A first-class gardener as foreman of the greenhouses on an extensive private estate. Single man. Wages, $65. Arldrcss with references L. care of HORTI- CULTURE. 11 Hamilton Place, Boston. SALESMAN WANTED In wholesale com- mission trade. Good Inducement to right party. Appl.r with full particulars as t" experience, salary, etc., to "F," care HOR- TK.'ULTUUE, DmI.^oii liulldlnK. !>th and Market Sts.. Pliiladclphla. None but men of good habits neid apply. Nothing fanati- cal implied In latter requirement — com- mon sense onl.v. All communications strictly confidential. BOSTON PLATE * WINDOW GLASS CO. GREENHOUSE QLASS German and American 7.61 to 287 A St., BOSTON 20-22 Canal St. Standard Flower . . POT5 If your greenhou&efi are within 500 miles oi the Capil 1, wrte us, we can save you money W. H. ERNEST. ?S!h and M Streets, WASHINGTON, D.C. Have You Read the Advertisements this Week? Look through the Buyers' Directory and Ready Reference Guide. You will find some good offers there also. December 29, 1906 HORTICULTURE 735 li:ii: 12 BOXES PPlCE60g i. VV--^ PER BOX OP ^^ / , LONOSHEETSV^'^'^ ^i:ii:<.iij3ij;iU FORSPRAY,INC'*OR~VAPORIZ1NC PRICE $1 50 PER PINT BOTTLE VVfl NC O K^VAPOR IZ I NC /-cr:::X, *'^^ ^" ^^ PINT BOTTLES Nicotine Mfg.Co.St.Louis Mo. Trademarks and Copyrights Send othtr business direct to Washington. Saves time aid insures better service. Personal aitention guaranteed. Twenty-five years' active service. SPECIALTY: "Working on the Failures of Others," SIGGERS & SIGGERS PATENT LA\\^■KKs Box 9. National Union Building Washington, D. C. STANDARD FLOWER POTS Packed in small crates, easy to handle. Price per crate Ijooain.pot5incrate$4 88 xsooa^ " " 5.25 15002)6 " *' 6.00 10003 " " 5-°^ 8003H " " 5-8o 5004 " " 4.50 3205 " " 4.51 1446 " " . 16 Price per crate I30 7 in. pots in crate$4.3o 60 8 " " 3.00 HAND MADE 48 g in. pots in crate $3. 60 48 10 " " 4-8o 34 II " " 3-6o 24 13 " " 4.80 19 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' asn with -Td' r. Adiress Hiinnger Brns.,Pottcry,Fort Edward. N.Y. August Rolker i Sons, Agts., 31 Barclay St., N. 1. City. RHODES DOUBLE OUT^ g Cuts (rom 1 bntfi sides of 1 limt) and does PEDUINa 8HEAB •"In ^ ^ not b ruise 0^ the bark. 1^ nfcH ^5^S^^ We pay Ex- ^^y^^^^jc^ PAT. press charecs ^H^^K^ on all orders. ^~ ^^ I^B 1 Write tor RHODES MFC. CO. ^•^ ' circular and H prices. Dept. 4. GRAND RAPIDS. MICH. | Have You Read the Advertlsementt this Week7 IMPROVED Greenhouse Boiler, 35 Erie St., CHICAGO. Boilers made of Steel Boiler I'late; shell, firebox sheets and beads of steel; water space all around front, sides and back. Write for Information. CYPRESS SASH BARS 32 feet «r longet HOT BED SASH PECKY CYPRESS BENCH LUMBER GREENHOUSES ERECTED AND EQUIPPED GQMPLETE IF DESIRED Write for Circular "D" and Prices The A. T. STEARXS LUMBER CO. NEPONSET, BOSTON, MASS. WEATHERED COMPANY BOX 789, NEW YORK GREENHOUSE BUILDING AND HEATING Send for Catalogue SEND FOR CATALOGUE OF SOOLLAY HOI WATER and STEAM BOILERS JOHN A. SCOLLAY 78 and 75 Myrtle ATenue BOROUGH OF BROOKiyN, N. T. Mir NOW IS THE TIME TO INSUKE TOUR CLASS AGAINST DAMAGE BT HAIL. For particulars •ddrest John O. Emlai-. Smdi/lm Rlvmr. M. J. 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 tbe time agreed. Try us. FOLEY MANUFACTURING CO.. 471 W, 22d Street, Chicago GRl-FA'llOrSF CONSTRICTION LVMHllK John C. Honinger Co. 117 E. lilackhawk St., CMICAOO ^B NEW YORK OFFICE Ml nFTM AVE 7* FRANKLIN ST BOSTON BOSTON OFFICB REMOVED TO IM 200 FRANKT.IN ST.. COR PEARI. 736 horticulture: December 29, 1905 AND ON THE LOOKOUT The florist is a progressive chap — wants new things — things that give him an advantage over the man without them or makes competition pos- sible with the man having ihcm. But there are a few time- tried things that are so simple.so good, so sure, it costs you money and experience to change^ our ventilating apparatus is one of these things — no criss-cross levers — no chains or cables — just the geai and arm principle. Easy^to put up — easy to operate. HITCHINGS AND CO. GREENHOUSE DESIGNERS AND BUILDERS. MuDulactur- rs of Hetiliiiii uod VrnlllullDii Appiirului>. 1170 Broadway, NEW YORK. AND^ SGGSGGQQGfiG About Putting in Your Own Heating Plants Yes, you perhaps will save a little at the first cost, but heat- irg a greenhouse is not an ordinary plumber's proposition, it demands the skill oi years — that is, if you want econ- omy. By some little wrinkle such as knowing the exact grade to insure a positive flow, we might save dollars, and dollars. Say, it was only 15c a day — that means $273.00 in five years. The question is, can you afford these local plum- bers' experiments? Don't it pay to employ experts, people you know, know their lri<;iness? LORD ®. BURNHAM CO. Greenhouse De.si)!;ners and Manufacturers in'» BROADWAY, cor. 26th Street, N. Y. BOSTON Branc'.. : t» 1 9 Treraont Building ERE is what Thomas Proctor, Superintendent for R. W. Paterson, Lenox, Mass., says about U-Bar houses. "So far as the style of construction is concerned, I believe that the U-Bar type is as much superior to the very best ty])e of the ordinary iron frame construction as the iron frame houses are to the old wooden sash bar houses." Send for our new catalog and know why they are so " much superior." Pier= son U=Bar Company, Designers and Builders U = Bar Greenhouses, Metropolitan Building, Fourth Avenue and 23rd Street, New York. \ !':!• Ill 1 1 II 1 1 1 1 1 ^ M5 ?*-^^ ^^'^i^' ^^^-^r^ -"■;•-'■■ ■ v^..<»^^ ^^w^V/ >v*|L g-;\.^^Y^>4:^l %^ ■<;^ * ' « !%*c.:iv '<^-^' ...,->, ^, ♦X.: ^^P <^ »--^ • .vifV -Ct?- ■6>.-»^' 4. V V^ .>■ •-> miffc>H<,:^ , ..jiat . -sUml^yt.