f 'mbinations. While there is a gre^t variety of stock available for plant baskets from Christ- mas to Easter, one illustration will suf- fice and the florist'? own stock at hand will suggest many other pleasing combi- nations. The basket pictured contains straggly Azalea Hexe or Firefly in the background. A white cyclamen and a single dracsena add color. The draceena, kentia and fern add a little variety to the effect and the ribbon is looped from one handle to th^ other, with a bow on each. In a hamper of birchbark or wicker- work, almost any plant looks well. This style of basket you will find a little more difficult to make up than the regular style. Use some bushy plant for the body and then something tall to stand out between, as, for instance, a cocos. Tie a bow to match, either on top of the cover or on its edge. Dracaena terminalis is effective in bas- ket work. A prettily arranged basket of begonias will please the ladies. This may be a dainty 'handle basket, with a bow of deli- cate pink or blue ribbon tied to the han- dle. There is really no limit to the number of pretty combinations a floral artist can make in the basket line. In fact, it does not even require an artist, as any man with good taste can arrange sortie nice baskets. At Easter, when we have plenty of lilies and such a great variety of other plants at our disposal, is the time to dis- play baskets. The Eeview frequently shows half-tones of plant arrangements, some of which are exceptionally fine. An observing person can learn much from these studies. At times when you have no blooming plants at your service, there are many pailms, crotons, dracsenas, ferns, pan- danus, etc., which will make fine combi- nations. In planting baskets you must exercise the same care about not having the plants looking stiff as you would in making up a bouquet or spray of funeral flowers. Hugo Schroeter. EASTER LILIES. 1 have 200 multiflorum lilies and 100 giganteum lilies that were planted last October. They were outside and brought in about three wefeks ago, and are now from tliree to five inches high. Can I bring these in for Easter, and what treatment would you advise? W. J. S. I am afraid it will be no use your attempting to force your lilies into bloom for Easter if they are no more than from three to five inches high now. The date of Easter this year comes unusually late, being April 19, but to be fairly cer-' tain of having them in flower at that time the buds should be seen when Lent comes in, whicfi this year was on March 4. Rather than make a futile effort to flower them for Easter, it will be much better to keep them iii a moderately cool house, say 45 degrees at night, and hold them for Memorial day, when such flow- ers are in good demand. C. "W. CARNATION NOTES.— EAST. Indoor Culture. There is no question as to indoor cul- ture being practical, even from a com- mercial standpoint, and in these days of rapid changes it is fitting that this method should receive attention. It will Aot do, however, to discard that which has given good results and accept without question a plan which may not be suited to every grower's requirements. My experience with indoor culture began in the year 1901, when we grew the old varieties, such as Eldorado, Daybreak and Jubilee, under glass all summer. The venture demonstrated the possibility of its being done successfully and that by this means long-stemmed flowers could be had early in the season. But after care- ful comparisons, extending over several years, with results obtained from field- grown plants of the same varieties, it could not be said to add sufficiently to the returns to offset the extra attention and increased expenses demanded by the method. At that time carnations commanded only a moderate price, but were gaining in favor, and with the birth of Lawson we saw not only a substantial advance in the popularity and profitableness of the divine flower, but also secured a variety peculiarly suited to indoor culture. As was predicted at the time of this variety's introduction, many changes have come about, one of the most notice-' able being the increased tendency to grow under glass all summer. It would be against my general principles to dis- courage the practice of any system calcu- lated to bring about an advance in car- nation culture, but I think it proper to present the following conclusions, reached after several years ' close observation and inquiry. What Have Experiments Proved ? To the large wholesale grower or the carnation specialist, indoor ciiftu^ at least to some extent, is almost imperative, but to the average grower of a general line for his own retail trade this method offers no particular inducement, and to none does this plan present any advan- tage unless his market appreciates and demands first-class, long-stemmed stock and is willing to pay accordingly. We occasionally read reports of in- stances where indoor-grown plants have given a remarkable yield over field-grown ones, when perhaps the grower leaned somewhat toward the former method at the outset. Quite likely, if two growers of equal ability had each been given a house to demonstrate the possibilities of the two methods, the results would not have been far apart at the season's end. Now, I do not mean to imply that there was any partiality shown in the experiment of Dr. Galloway, nor do I wish to criticise the methods of the De- partment of Agriculture, but would call attention to the fact that the field-grown plants were not brought in until Sep- tember, which date at the present time is considered far too late for the commer- cial grower to entertain hopes of profit- able returns. In fact, some of our lead- ing sorts, if held in the field until early fall, give indifferent account of them- selves until spring. My contention has always been that plants should be housed when somewhat under sized; then, in making further growth in the bench soil, their thorough establishment and acclimatization are as- sured. Benched in September, a month or six weeks of growth essential to their very existence as bread winners is lost. Geo. S. Osborn. CARNATION NOTES.- WEST. Topping Young Plants. I notice that some of the young plants which were potted out of the first prop- agation are ready for topping. This I should not be neglected after they once ;y*7?f-v*v^T- 6 The Weekly Florists' Review* Mabch 5, 1908. / come to that stage. Though there may be only a small percentage that need it, yet it should be done at the proper time. You will find that every few days there will be quite a number ready to top, and they should be looked over at least once each week from now on. You need not set over the whole batch of plants if they do not need weeding or cleaning, but just nip out the top of the plant without disturbing the pot. If a large percentage, say half or more, need top- ping, it will pay to move the whole batch over and clean off any undesirable leaves or weeds. This setting over is good for the plants. It lets fresh air around the pots and sweetens things in general. As to the proper time for topping, growers generally agree that it is when the plants begin to run up to bud and as soon as you can see the stem between the joints where you want to take the top off. About six joints should remain above the soil after the top is removed. This should be done when the plant is in vigorous growth, and never while the plant is in a starved 6r stunted condi- tion. In the latter case the breaks would be weak and less numerous, and the re- sult would be poor plants. In fact, no young carnation plant should ever be allowed to get stunted or starved. While varieties differ widely in regard 'to the amount of topping required, you will find that in the first topping they are much the same. It is in the succeed- iog toppings that you must discriminate between the various styles of growth and top accordingly. Soon after the breaks appear, many of them will need shifting, either into larger pots or into the bench, and you must keep a close watch on them. This BUYING NEW VARIETIES. I should like to ask Mr. Osborn how many varieties ho thinks a grower who plants, say, 25,000 carnations, can afford to buy each year if he buys not less than 250 of each kind. If he does not buy nearly all the varieties offered, how would he distinguish between the desira- ble ones and the undesirable ones? "We thought we had this problem solved pretty well, but if Mr. Osborn has a better way than ours, we would be pleased to know his method. A. F. J. Baur. This inquiry evidently has reference to my recent advice in purchasing new vari- eties, to arrange for at least 250 cut- tings. I think Mr. Baur has somewhat mis- understood my position as to what con- stitutes a new variety. Owing to my use of the terms originator, disseminator and new introductions, it might perhaps be inferred that the article had reference wholly to varieties being sent out this year. To my mind a variety may be said to be new to the trade for at least two years after introduction. It certainly cannot be called old even at three years. The article under question was intended to give advice on the treatment of new ar- rivals, whether introductions of this year or ones comparatively new to the trade. Under these circymstances it will be seen that the matter of cost, which must enter largely into our calculations, becomes less formidable. A grower of 25,000 plants would prob- ably have at least ten varieties, and under proper treatment his list would not need replenishing to the extent of more than two varieties each year, on an think the question which concerns the grower for cut flowers is not how many new varieties, of whatever price, he can afford, but how many he needs to replace those showing deterioration. It is just as much of an accomplishment to judge when to let well enough alone as to select a variety to supersede one to be discon- tinued. As to how a grower is to distinguish between the desirable and undesirable ones offered each year, I fail to see why the average grower should take upon him- self the task of growing even a small quantity of each year's introductions, when by inquiry, visits to up-to-date es- tablishments and close perusal of our valuable trade papers, he is able to learn not only of a variety's behavior away from home, but with what favor it is re- ceived by the public. As remarked in the article in question, if it is desired to grow a few for hy- bridizing purposes or personal reasons, that is another matter, and of course the , requirements of the rooted cutting spe- cialist do not enter into this discussion. There is a fast gaining disposition to let the other fellow try varieties in their first year when the price is $10 or $12 per hundred, and the day is fast ap- proaching, if not already at hand, when the second year of a variety's existence in the trade brings its reward to the in- troducer of a meritorious variety, it being but natural that buyers should go to headquarters for stock. My method will not solve the problem any better than Mr. Baur's, nor do I be- lieve any one alone ever will accomplish the feat, but it would seem in these pro- gressive days as if the grower could be provided against the necessity of buying a "pig in a bag" at any time. Can we hope that, in the near future, the Carnation Society may devise some means whereby, without fear or favor, the undesirable will be separated from the desirable? Geo.' S. Osborn. House of Carnation Welcome at Joliett IIL is especially true a little later, when the sun gets strong and the pots dry out more quickly. Topping and shifting should not take place at the same time, if it can be avoided. Better do it ten days before or after the shifting. The breaks will be stronger. Be sure the young plants get the full sun and plenty of ventilation, and keep them clean of weeds and diseased foliage of any kind. Run them about as near 50 degrees as you can. A. F. J. Baur. average. But, to make ample allowance, we will ass^ume he purchases 250 cuttings each of three sorts, one at $100 and two at $50 per thousand, necessitating an outlay of $50, which sum, I think, would not be out of proportion to the volume of business likely to be done. Mr. Baur will doubtless excuse my not following the exact wording of his open- ing question, it being manifestly impos- sible for me to presume what a grower should be able to afford. Then, too, I MANURE CONTAINING SHAVINGS. Will horse manure containing shavings be all right to mix with soil for carna- tion houses? B. S. Stable manure with shavings is not as good as where straw has been used for ' bedding. I cannot say that the shavings do any particular damage if they have time to rot, but they contain no plant, food, while the straw does. Avoid that kind of manure if you can get the straw manure. A. F. J. B. CARNATION WELCOME. The aceompanying* illustration- shows a house of Carnatipn Welcome at the es- tablishment of "the Chicago Carnation Co., Joliet, Dl., photographed February 1. Welcome originated with one of the growers for the New York market, but when disseminated was not brought to the attention of any considerable propor- tion of the western growers, so that this house at Joliet is of special interest. A. T. Pyfei*, manager of the Chicago Car- nation Co., says Welcome is everything that its name implies, because the qual- ity speaks for itself and the crop shown in this illustration is not exceptional, it having given a steady and liberal- cut all through the season to date. The color is much like Winsor and at Joliet they grow it with a stem as long and strong as that of Enchantress." Mr. Pyfer say-s the variety is perfectly healthy and pro- duces as much as Lawson did when in its prime.. / 'wr'^v-^'TK: March 5, 1908. The Weekly Florists' Review/ STIGMONOSE AND RUST. I enclose leaves of the carnations Pat- ten, Peary, Joost and Harlowarden which are diseased. What disease is it? Can you give a remedy for it? Nearly ^1 the plants are affected, some not as badly as others. Will young stock prop- agated from these plants also be affected, if properly taken care of and grown outdoors? They are from plants bought last fall. Will there be any danger of the disease spreading to our other car- nations which are not affected, if planted in the same field? B, S. The leaves you sent were so badly dried up that it was almost impossible to decide what the trouble is. In fact, they looked more like old leaves from the bot- tom of the plants, which would naturally have been dead for want of air and light. There seem to be, however, some stig- monose spots on some of them, and also some eruptions on the surfaces, like those of rust before the spores have burst out in powder form. If the plants are infested badly with the stigmonose, which you can readily detect by the light-colored spots inside of the young foliage, you would better not propagate from those plants that show it. It will be sure to appear next season, even though the young plants will apparently outgrow it in the field. It will not spread from one plant to another unless the plant is very much weakened or is punctured by insects, which makes openings for the bacteria to enter the leaves. The rust is not so serious and can be more easily controlled. Keep the foliage dry as much as possible and it will remain practically inactive. Unless the plants are badly affected" you need not hesitate to propagate from them. But take young shoots which «how none of those brown eruptions. The rust will spread if conditions a*te favorable to its development. On Harlowarden and all crimson vari- eties, and also on some red sorts, these stigmonose spots turn dark as the leaves mature. A. F. J. B. CELSIA ARCTURUS. The pretty, half hardy greenhouse plant, Celsia Arcturus, is deserving the attention of commercial growers. Two exhibits of it before the Massachusetts Horticultural Society January 25 at- tracted much notice. The seeds from which the plants exhibited were grown were sown in heat in March and April and grown on in a' cool house. The pan illustrated contained three plants. Grown in this way they are more effective than if grown singly in pots. From seed sown last February a batch of plants raised here were in early June planted in the flower garden. These flowered from Au- gust until frost, but were not specially attractive, the flowers not lasting as they would have done during cooler weather. The plants stood 20 degrees below freez- ing without injury and should therefore prove hardy in the southern states. The spikes of yellow flowers with pur- ple stamens somewhat resemble the ver- bascubis or mulleins. C. Arcturus at- tains a height of eighteen inches and, as it remains in bloom for months, should prove a -very desirable addition to our list of winter-blooming plants. Celsia Cretica, a tall growing variety from Crete, is occasionally met with. It attains a height of four to six feet and is useful in the herbaceous border. It Celsia Arcturus. is a half hardy biennial and should be. wintered in a coldframe. W. N. Craig. GERANIUMS DAMPING OFF. I am sending you specimens of young geranium plants. Can you tell me the cause of the condition they are in and a preventive or cure ? I have thought that perhaps they were grown too warm and that putting them in a cooler house at time of shifting from 2*4 -inch pots to 3-inch pots might have caused the trou- ble. We had the young plants in a house kept at 60 degrees at night, that being the only place available for them. They did well while there, but when we shifted them, in the first part of January, into a house kept at 50 degrees at night, they did not start to grow for a long time. In fact, they have just started now. We used l)one meal in the soil. Out of about 1,400 plants we will lose about 200 from this cause. They\ are full of small worms. Were they the cause of the trouble or do you think they were attracted there by decomiposition already having set in? We used soil from chrysanthemum benches for repot- ting. R. M. & Co. You certainly made a serious mistake in removing geraniums from a tempera- ture of 60 degrees to one 10 degrees lower after repotting. A much better plan would h^ve been to give them a little more warmth after potting. It is probable that you would have had no trouble had you given your plants the same temperature before and after shift- ing them into larger pots. A little fine bone is to be recommended for the final potting in preference to animal manure. The latter promotes leaf growth, the former floriferousness. We do not know what attracted the worms. You can eas- ily clean them out by applying some lime water, Too many growers still cling to the idea that "any old soil" will grow geraniums. There could be no greater fallacy. Your old chrysanthemum soil must have been largely exhausted and you will have better success by using some fresh pasture loam for any others you may wish to pot. Another season, if you winter your plants in a temperature of 45 to 50 de- grees, keep a little warmer for a time after repotting and allow the plants to dry out well between waterings, you should have no loss from damping off. C.W. Fairbury, III. — Kring Bros, have pur- chased in Chicago the glass and some other material for two new carnation houses, each 30x130, one of which will be built at once. The purchase included a 115 horse-power boiler. r ■•;-«W. 8 The Weekly Florists^ Review* Mabch 5, 1908. .U^^W^^W'^^v^^^^^'*^^*^'*^^^i^^^^^^*^1.V^^*^^^^^#^'^^g^ SEASONABLE SUGGESTIONS U^'k^WViL^ »>^.»>^yf».<^^'^tfe^%fe»>^M^'M;»>^tA^-u»>'tfe»>-'yf»>^tt»>^g! I Cannas. Although some growers do not start their cannas until April 1, it would be well to give the old roots a thorough over- hauling, preparatory to dividing and placing them in heat. Shake away all the old soil clinging to the clumps; then, with a strong, sharp knife, cut them in pieces, leaving a good eye to eaoh divi- sion. Discard any portions which show signs of decay. They will never do any good. After being divided, the pieces may either be potted separately, placed in flats or stood on the bench. The last method is to be preferred. A covering of moss or cocoanut fiber can be scat- tered over the bench and the roots stood directly on it. Then, if some more broken moss is dropped among the roots, they will be all right until they are growing and rooting and need potting. A J}ench over steam or hot water pipes, affording some bottom heat, and a night temperature of 60 degrees will answer well for cannas. Of course they will grow in a cooler house, but the higher temperature will make them start better. Do not water very freely until growth starts. Avoid soakings with the hose, but spray once or twice a day. The more vigorous growing Italian or orchid- flowering section can be started a little later than the so-called French section. Bedding Geraniums. The little geranium plants are now growing vigorously and will need spread- ing out a little, at least once a week. At- tention to this matter will very mate- rially affect the ultimate condition of your stock. If once badly crowded, the plants will never fully recover, no matter how careful attention they may receive. Let the plants dry out well between waterings. Saturation at the roots pro- duces soft plants, which will grow freely but ''bloom less satisfactorily than is to be wished. Remove the tops from any plants which will yield them. You can still make nice 3-inch pot plants from these, but cuttings inserted later than March 10 cannot be depended upon to develop into as nice plants as your cus- tomers will demand. We advise putting these cuttings singly in small pots, in preference to a sand bench. In our ex- perience the former method has always shown a smaller percentage of loss. Much depends on how the plants are treated. If given full sun, with a gentle bottom heat, and allowed to dry out well before being watered, not over five per cent should damp off. In potting along geraniums, avoid using much animal manure, as it pro- duces a rank, soft growth. A sprinkling of fine bone will give nice, stocky little plants, which will flower more freely than those potted with a percentage of decayed horse or cow manure. After pot- ting, if your soil is damp, let watering wait a day. If you can keep a slightly closer atmosphere for a few days, the plants will do all the better. Stevia Serrata. In the rush of other duties, do not en- tirely forget your stock plants of Stevia serrata. Cut them down quite close and place in a cool, light house. A crop of cuttings will soon appear. It is, of course, somewhat early to propagate these, but if you get in a batch of cut- tings, these in turn will yield tops which wdll give you all the plants you require another season. Show Pelargoniums. The late date of Easter makes it pos- sible to have a nice lot of show pelargo- niums in flower for that festival. If given their final potting, as suggested a few weeks ago, the roots will now be run- ning freely around the sides of the pots. Do not try any forcing tactics, for pelar- goniums will simply not tolerate it. They love a cool, airy house, with plenty of sunshine until the flowers commence to expand, when a light shading will be found beneficial. No further pinching Plan for Formal Design. must be done if early flowers are desired. Green aphis must not be allowed any foothold. Spread some fresh tobacco stems once a fortnight among the plants, to keep the aphis in check. Herbaceous Calceolarias. It is hardly possible to have herbaceous calceolarias in flower for Easter. May is the month when they are to be seen at their best. The plants should now re- ceive their final potting. A compost of fibrous loam, dried cow manure, a dash of fine bone, some fine charcoal and sand, well mixed, will suit them. Grow them very cool. Anything above freezing will be all right; 40 degrees at night is much better than 50 degrees. The higher tem- perature will cause aphis to spread alarmingly. Fumigate, without fail, once a week, and it will not trouble you. Cal- ceolarias seem to enjoy a light spraying over on bright days. Let it be light, or you may cause leaf decay. Dutch Bulbs. Answering several queries, we would again say that it is stiH much too early to start hyacinths, tulips or narcissi for Easter. Three weeks should suffice for all but the double tulips, like Couronne d'Or and Murillo, which may be allowed three or four days longer. Remember that your flats and pans of bulbs are full of roots and be sure they do not suffer from-^lack of water. More bulb failures are due to too little water than to all other causes conabined. G)eIogyne Gistata. Coelogyne cristata is invaluable to com- mercial growers. Its flowering time is February and March, a season when whittf flowers are in strong demand. The culture is of the simplest and certainly anyone possessing a few baskets or pans of coelogyne has a good stock in trade, for the flowers are excellent for funeral, corsage and dinner- table uses. A com- post of chopped fern fiber and sphagnum moss grows fine coelogynes. When well established, the plants delight during the. growing season in occasional waterings of liquid manure. The proper tim© for rebasketing is just after the flowers are gone. Pull off and throw away the old bulbs which have no leaves and which are often seen standing several deep in pans needing attention. Provide the plants with ample drainage in rebasketing them and water very sparingly for the first two or three months, until the growths are well advanced. Coelogyne cristata en- joys sprayings overhead during the warm months and, when properly established, ' loves an abundance of water. It grows, well in a house kept at 50 to 55 degrees at night in winter. Warmer treatment than this does the plants more injury than good. Acacias. The late Easter makes it difficult to hold back some of the acacias. The one mostly in evidence is A. armata or para- doxa. If these have been kept cold, they may now be brought into a house kept at 45 to 50 degrees at night, in which temperature they will flower in good sea- son for Easter. A. pubescens, A. Rice- ana, A. Drummondii, and other sorts which are less seen than could be wished, must be grown quite cool if it is wished /^ to retard them until April 19. \_ Deciduous Flowering Plants. For such plants as Azalea mollis, deut- zias, lilacs, prunus, pyrus and others of a deciduous nature, intended for Easter, six weeks should suffice to flower them, if given at the start a temperature of 55 to 60 degrees at night. Crataegus would be better if started earlier and cooler. Any of this stock which has been pot grown will flower earlier and more satisfactorily than if lifted from the ground. Syringe freely and keep close until the plants break freely. Al- ways remove to a cooler house as the flowers expand. Azaleas. All azalea plants intended for Easter \\ / should be started by this time. If house^O^ before Lent, they should be in season. Better do a little forcing now than nearer Easter. Many of the plants will throw shoots in advance of flowers. Rub these all off. As there is but a poor call for azaleas after Easter, it would be well to get all the plants possible in flower by that time. ■■^^^"'',7 Tvm V lijKf'jrfwr^^jmff^^ Yi^^ r^ir 7" «^ '.nr^rv" yw-^f*'^ ■" •' ^ r-*^ March 5, 1908. The Weekly Florists^ Review^ :^ • / • ''1 ■kl ■ • . ' ■'\ ^^^^^■b ' 4 ■i ^ '^^^^ .,_^B 1 1 |.«'«^ ii'U!.«f«i»«>i^ag^^l|^^^^^^^^B Wk Boxes in Which Plants Were Shipped to the Dingee PIace» SanU Giiz» Cal. Easter Lilies. Lent has arrived and this reminds us that if you can see the buds in the tops of your Easter lily shoots so as to count them, you are all right. If you cannot do so, hurry your plants on a little. Of course, we may get some warm weather in April to send them along, but on the other hand we may not, so it is well to be on the safe side. Any plants which are hopelessly late had better be held back for Memorial day, or allowed to flower naturally. There is always a call for a few lilies for funeral and other work. They are particularly useful to the retail country florist, who is often called upon to furnish floral designs at short notice. DESIGN FOR LARGE SHIELD. I am desirous of making a very large shield on a large lawn. Will you please publish directions as to how to get the dimensions, etc.f E. S. E. S. gives very meager information of what he expects to carry out. He does not say whether this shield is for a coat of arms or the conventional design; Inor does he give any dimensions of his lawn. Presuming he wants to display the na- tional colors, the design on page 8 could be used, the size being adjusted to the dimensions of the place where it is to be carried out. For a very large shield verbenas could be used to good advantage, as they bloom during the entire season and can easily be kept in their places by an occasional pinching along the lines where the col- ors separate. A border of the golden pyrfetbrum around the entire bed would look quite well. Another arrangement for a bed on a smaller scale would be santolina or dwarf sweet alyssum for white, Alternanthera amcena for red and ageratum or Lobelia Crystal Palace for blue. Alois Fret. McAlestee, Okla. — Fire destroyed the boiler-shed and potting-shed at the Weaver & Miller greenhouse February 22. The loss was about $400. Good work by the fire department prevented losg on- the greenhouses. MOVING LARGE PLANTS. Probably the most remarkable plant pilgrimage this country has ever seen was that ordered by W. J. Dingee, when he decided to move his home from Redwood City to Santa Cruz, Cal. But a few months ago the land shown in the ac- companying pictures was bare of tree or shrub growth, while now it is dotted with groups of fine specimen ornamentals and ii^ a short time the work of planting will be completed. All these trees and plants were brought from Redwood City, a distance of about 100 miles, and they filled over twenty freight cars. The large palm seen at the right in the lower view is forty-five feet tall and when crated for shipment weighed fifty tons. It made the journey on two flat cars, being too long for one car. The smaller palm seen at the left is twenty-five feet tall and weighed sixteen tons. Both are Jubsea spectabilis. In preparing these huge palms for removal, no effort was spared to prevent root dis- turbance. The largest palm was in a tub twenty feet square and twelve feet deep. It was, of course, built around the palm in the ground. Trenches were dug and the sides connected. Then a tunnel was run underneath and one plank of the bottom secured in position and blocked up. This process was repeated until the bottom was complete. Then an immense crate was built oq to the box so as to enclose the whole palm, and numerous jack-screws lifted it to the ground level. The most delicate part of the job was lowering the structure to a horizontal position and loading it on the cars. Trou- ble developed en route, the crate when on the cars reaching such a height that it would not pass clear of the connecting rods of the superstructure of one of the railway bridges, but this was finally overcome. At Santa Cruz a temporary track was laid to the planting hole that had been prepared and the great struc- ture was slowly tilted and worked into the hole and to an upright position, by means of a heavy house mover's wind* lass, heavy pulleys, etc. The crate and box were then removed and the palm guyed with wired rope. It is reported that it cost $3,000 to move this palm alone, -and it may not be an exaggerated figure. The other large palm was han- dled in the same manner, only the box was smaller and the weight less. The smaller trees and shrubs were in boxes suited to their size, care being taken in. each case to secure such a gen- erous ball of earth as to avoid any seri- ous root disturbance. A gang of thirty men was employed in digging and box- ing the plants. They were loaded on cars as rapidly as possible and sent on their way at once. No water was given until unloaded at Santa Cruz, when a soaking was in order. In addition to the two large jubseas mentioned, there were many other palms of the sorts commonly planted in Cali- fornia, such as draceenas, bamboos in variety, English hollies, Italian cypresses, Irish yews, pittosporums, euonymuses, oranges, lemons, tree box, weeping elms, weeping mulberries, and a host of others. The entire contents of the conservatories and greenhouses in Redwood City were also transferred to Santa Cruz, where new glass structures had been erected to receive them. The plans for this extraordinary plant moving were prepared by John McLaren, superintendent of Golden Gate park, San Francisco, and were ' executed under his direction by William James, Mr. Din- gee's gardener. So far none of the plants shows any signs of damage as the result of removal and it looks as though Mr. Dingee would realize his desire to secure for his new grounds in Santa Cruz the same mature effect that he had at his former residence in Redwood City. The new plafte con- tains but eight acres and there seems to be a great abundance of large subjects for this space, especially as the residence, yet to be built, will be a large one. ■■■. '.-:^... ■■■{::,?. : '■- * ■- ." - ."■ V'i' t^iiL^--^r^ 't^ ^ l..vi\^B^ ....- ^^ .-^' Partial View of Planting; on the Dingee Place^ Santa Cruz, GJ. ■••; w.r?"r-~-w!;'.™"' 10 p It -will be interesting to note how well these plants, which have been long estab- lished in an interior valley, . .will adjust themselves to a situation almost within reach of the spray of the Pacific ocean. LIME AND WCX)D ASHES. I can get any amount of air-slaked lime and also wood ashes that are partly mixed with coal ashes. Would it benefit the soil that is to be used in the benches this fall, if I apply any of the above now, and • about howN much ought to be used? The soil is somewhat sandy and was sowed in cowpeas last summer and turned down in the fall. C. D. If these are passed through a screen to keep out the coarser cinders, they will prove valuable. Light, sandy ground re- quires less lime than clayey soils. It will be safe to scatter a little Jime in your compost heap as you turn it over, al- though we prefer to apply it to the benches during the growing season. The ashes will, we think, do more good if also applied in the form of occasional surface dressings. We cannot advise you as to the quantity to apply, as so much depends on the nature of the soil, the crop to be grown and other conditions. Lime has a sweetening influence oh land inclined to be sour and cannot be dis- pensed with. C. W. ^ A GOOD NEW CANNA. King Humbert is such an improvement over all the other existing bronze-leaf sorts of cannas that^very retail grower should include it in his list of varieties. For years, since 1834, Egandale has held practically the first place in that respect, for it not only had the bronze foliage, but fair sized, showy flowers, and was unsurpassed as a bedder. Many grow- ers looked at any new varieties with sus- picion, as it was hard to imagine any- thing to beat this old standby. But King Humbert does it in every respect. Here we have foliage of a deeper bronze shade, three times the size; flowers of a richer color, fully double the size of Egandale, and the plant has all the quali- ties a good bedder should have, which most of the extra large flowering sorts, especially the \)rchid-flowering ones, do not possess. Ir\there is any room for criticism, it wouloxbe on the rather shy blooming qualities early in the season, but this is to a great extent overcome by using large stock for planting out. We are growing about 10,000 cannas for spring sales. The plants are usually ill 3 1^ -inch pots for planting out, pot on pot, in the benches. It would be impos- sible to do this with King Humbert. To have this variety at its best the roots should be started by the end of February and kept growing until the plants are in 5-inch pots. By May 10, plants can be had thirty inches tall, with six or seven .18-inch leaves, ten inches wide, with two or three shoots surrounding the plants. This will require soil which had a good dose of bone meal, and watering with light doses of liquid cow manure, say once every two weeks after the plants have been potted. You could not get any of the other bedding varieties to such a size. It is not in them. What a show plants grown in that way make when first planted out! And even if your customer does complain about a scarcity of bloom during the early part of July, this is all forgotten long before the end of the season, for when they do bloom there is no other canna to equal Tkc Weekly Florists' Review. u Makch 5, 1908. them. The bed represents one solid mass of flowers, orange scarlet, surrounded by a border of * bronze-colored, musa-like foliage. To obtain the best results, the beds for the plants should be well prepared. It seems that overfeeding them is almost impossible. In fact, tliis holds good for all cannas. Common field culture does not do justice to any new variety. Well manured, deeply cultiyated soil is neces' sary to produce large, glossy leaves and good flowers, and it would often avoid disappointment and bad feelings if the attention of a customer was called to these facts, whenever the beds are not in proper condition. F. B. JOSEPH VERVAENE. George A. Strohlein, of Henry A. Dreer Co., Riverton, N. J., has received from Arthur De Smet, of Louis De Ghent, Belgium, a copy of La Horticole, published in Brussels ite of February 8, 1908, describ- Pete ^ven in honor of Joseph Ver- vsene on the twenty-fifth anniversary of Joseph Vervaene. his introduction of Azalea Vervseneana. The following is a free translation from the French: "The Syndicate Chamber of Belgian Horticulturists entertained on Sunday last, February 2, at Gand, at a handsome banquet commemorating the twenty-fifth anniversary of the introduction into com- merce of Azalea Vervffineana and giving to its introducer, Joseph Vervaene, a medal aS a souvenir of this memorable event. The Tribune, wishing to add its high mark of esteem and admiration for this brilliant hybridizer, is happy to publish his portrait today. A short bio- graphical sketch of the introducer and his creation will certainly give pleasure to numerous readers : "Joseph "Vervaene, horticulturist, was born at Ledeberg, Gand, in 1833. He still enjoys, notwithstanding his ad- vanced age, remarkable health. Descend- ed from a line of horticulturists, the Vervaenes, who were, in Belgium, the initiators of the culture of the Azalea Indica, he was the conscientious hybrid- izer to whom this species owes its best productions, such as Pharailde Mathilde, Perle de Ledeberg, Dame Mathilde, Perle de Belgic, Mme. Joseph Vervaene, Ru- dolph Siegel, etc. Today we honor the elite of his productions, the Azalea Ver- vseneana. This variety originated from a fixed branch of Azalea Indica. Phara- ilde Mathilde was obtained by M. Ver- vaene from a cross between Azalea Kon- nigin der Weisse and Versicator.- * ' All the world " knows Azalea Ver- vaeneana sufficiently to dispense with"~a description from us. Suffice it to say that no variety unites in itself so high a degree of perfection as does this kind. Easy and vigorous growth, traveling readily long distances without injury to leaves or buds, responsive to hastening or retarding of flowering season, with a luxuriance without paraillel, one is astonished at the ^cope that this^variety has given to national horticulture. It is cultivated by the million — and by th^^ million it has been exported to the four corners di. the globe. Horticulturists have found it a fertile source of pros- perity. Horticulture owes to this variety much of its commercial expansioii. It must be said to the honor of M. Ver- vaene that when putting this novelty on the market he had in view only the ad- vancement of our industry. He sold the plant honestly after he had fully tested it; not at a fancy price for his own per- sonal aggrandizement, but at a price within the reach of all, permitting its rapid multiplication and its vigorous pushing to a conquest of the world. "It is also by the Azalea Pharailde Mathilde that Joseph Vervaene produced some years ago by a fixed branch the. Azalea Vervaeneana alba, which is be- lieved to surpass all other white varieties and may in the future surpass even Ver- vseneana itself. The same hybridizer com- bining his judicious and successful work, is now making experiments, the result of which he proposes to exhibit at the ap- proaching centennial exposition at Gand. We will close by saying that the name of Joseph Vervaene will be inseparable from the horticultural history of our century, and that the Azalea Vervaeneana will bequeath his name to posterity." I assume that by ' ' fixed branch ' ' is meant what we would call sport. Phil. TROUBLE WITH GERANIUMS. Please give me some idea as to how I can know when the soil is too wet for geraniums. The reason I ask this is, I grow about 10,000 each year and those I put in flowering pots in the fall go through the winter in good shape, as also do those in 2 1^ -inch pots until I put them in 31^ -inch pots, and then, when cold weather comes, the leaves turn red and the young roots rot. They are watered once or twice a week, according to the amount of sunshine, and- are in strong light. They are neither drawn nor spindly. The S. A. Nutt is always first to turn. The most of them are on solid beds twelve inches above the walk, and when a strong gale is blowing there seems to be a cold draught going over the plants. The temperature of the houses is 50 degrees. If the plants are in the bed instead of pots, they grow and the draught does not seem to hurt them at all. Only those in pots seem to suffer. Do you think the draught would make the soil too cold and cause the roots to rot? When I used to heat with flues I had all raised benches, and in some cor- Mabch 5, 1908, TheWcckly Florists' Review. II ners the ground in the pots would freeze sometimes, but it never hurt them, as it does since I have hot water. Where do you think the fault lies, with me or the cold wind, or the draught, or the bed, or what? B. A. B. There is no doubt at all that your geraniums would do much better in win- ter on raised benches, and if your hot water pipes, or even part of them, were underneath, to furnish a little bottom heat, all the better. If there is such a draught as you speak of, it must be in- jurious to your plants. Then, again, geraniums on a solid bed near the ground will not dry out as on raised benches, and require more careful watering. We suppose you have not used any strong chemical fertilizers in your compost. These often cause a heavy loss. An over- dose of bone has ruined many a promis- ing lot of geraniums. Growers too often act on the assumption that if a little is good, a larger lot will be even better, the results usually being disastrous. After repotting your geraniums, it would be well not to water at all for a couple of days. Then give a soaking and allow them to dry out thoroughly before waiering again. They would be much I)etter on the dry side until the sides of the pots contain plenty of feeding roots. A temperature of 50 degrees is all right, and with careful watering and ventilat- ing, proper soil and an absence of cold draughts, you should not have had any trouble, even on a bed only a foot above the ground. We think you would do much better by growing them on raised benches another year. The plants will he warmer than near the ground, and will grow stockier and be in every way more satisfactory. C. W. THE PRIVATE GARDENER. [A synopsis of a paper by Robert Craig, of Philadelphia, read before the Massachusetts Horticultural Society, February 29, 1908.] I choose the subject because I con- ceive that it is one of more importance than is generally assigned to it and that the private gardener is likely to play a part of continually growing importance in American life. His influence on the future of horticulture is powerful for good or for evil. If he be a capable, energetic and honest man, he will do such work as will make his employer a patron, of gardening, and if he be ignorant, careless and dishonest he will not only ruin himself, but will damage the cause he misrepresents. Allow me to recite a couple of instances occurring in my own neighborhood which illus- trate this point: Success Stimulates Interest. I was well acquainted with a wealthy gentleman who built new greenhouses and started to improve the grounds sur- rounding his fine mansion. He was for- tunate in securing a fine English gar- dener, newly arrived in this country; his place rapidly improved under the new gardener's ycare and after two years' work, when the owner saw he was getting good results, he became greatly interested, and invested freely large sums to carry on the improve- ments. Everything prospered and was a source of great pleasure to the owner and his friends, when suddenly the good gardener was stricken with an incur- able disease and had to give up work. The place was then put in charge of his first assistant, a young man about 26 years old, who was given a fine oppor- Robert Craig. tunity to make a name for himself, but he could not stand even a little pros- perity; and during a spree, an accident to the boilers resulted in the entire stock of plants being frozen. The own- er, who had plenty of money to spend in gratifying his tastes, lost all inter- est in gardening and became a liberal patron of other fine arts. His collec- tion of paintings and sculpture are known far and wide, but the green- houses are empty, the garden neglected, and it is not likely the owner's inter- est in these will ever be revived. Another instance coming under my immediate observation interested me still more. One of the wealthiest men in the neighbfrrhood of Philadelphia built one of the finest mansions in the state, employed the highest talent in landscape gardening and in a couple of years had the new place greatly im- proved. He employed a young German gardener who had previously at a salary of only $60 per month made -«r good name for himself; gave him entire charge, and he worked with such in- telligence, industry and honesty, that the employer built for him additional ranges of glass at a cost of $50,000, and allows him to spend annually a large sum in improving the place. Only lagA; summer he took a trip to Europe at hiW employer's expense, with power to pur- chase such rare plants as he might se- lect. His salary is now quite satis- factory to him. Oh, but you say, this was a rare case. Perhaps it was, but I am sure at the rate wealth is increas- ing in this country the number of such places will steadily increase. I like to quote Lord Bacon on this point: "When ages grow to civility and ele- gancy men come to build stately, soon- er than to garden finely, as if garden- ing were the greater perfection." The Gardener's Education. The problem of how a gardener should set about preparing himself for his life work is, in this country, a serious one. In the older countries of Europe, op- portunities to acquire a thorough knowl- edge of all departments are plentiful. There are so many estates on which the grounds are admirably planned and planted, and where there are numerous houses adapted for propagating and growing everything for the garden, that a man may get a thorough knowledge of gardening in all branches; and there are many comniorpial places which car- ry on all lines and where boys may go and learn the business as they grow to manhood. There are only a few such commercial places in America. In this country almost all the trade establish- ments cultivate specialties, as roses, carnations or palms. Nearly all of our good, all-around gardeners get their training abroad, and it is well for any young man who can get a chance to learn gardening under such a,, man, either on a large private place or in a park. Some of our colleges now have fa- cilities for teaching gardening. T wish that all of the colleges would follow the example of Cornell, where they have six greenhouses in which students may gain a practical knowledge of plant growth, learn how to prepare soil and manure, and have opportunity to gain a general knowledge of advanced gar- dening. Many of the colleges have now a course in forestry, and I understand that young men getting diplomas, if otherwise fitted, can readily procure employment at fair salaries. It seems to me that the time is now ripe for all the leading colleges to build ranges of glass and have courses in practicalhor- 'V 7t™, r*s<.' wp^fw^-. " r* ^:- 1,~ n^w" 12 The Weekly Florists^ Review* i - llABCH S, 4908. ticulture. Graduates from these classes would have an advantage over unedu- cated men in securing the best posi- tions. The recent establishment of classes in landscape gardening by the Florists' Club of Boston is of great value to those near enough to take ad- vantage, and is an example for all simi- lar institutions everywhere to imitate. Be a Reader. To the gardener who wants to im- prove himself, books are a paramout ne- cessity. Nicholson's "Dictionary of Gardening" and Bailey's "Cyclopedia of American Horticulture" should be in the possession of every gardener; they describe nearly every plant in cul- tivation and {heir cultural notes are of great value. I will not attempt nam- ing all the good books, but cannot re- frain from mentioning Jenkin's "Art of Propagation and Improvement of Cultivated Plants;" Taft's "Green- house Construction;" Hunt's "How to Grow Cut Flowers;" Henderson's ' ' Practical Floriculture ; ' ' Falconer 's "Mushrooms;" EUwanger and Eey- nolds Hole on " Eoses ; ' ' Downing 's "Fruits and Fruit Trees;" Peter Hen- derson's "Gardening for Profit;" Mrs. Van Renssellaer 's * * Art Out of Doors ; ' ' ' ' The Principles, of the Harmony and Contrast of Colors," by M. E. Chevreul; Herrington and Smith on "Chystanthe- mums. Cultivate a love for books; it is a habit that grows by indulgence. Sub- scribe for one or more of the trade papers and get your names on the lists of the agricultural stations so as to get up-to-date information, the results of the latest experiments along all lines. The seedsmen's catalogues are great educational factors; I know of no great- er improvement horticulturally than in the character and contents of these val- uable publications. Every garden may be made more in- teresting by excelling in some specialty. Every gardener should have a hobby. By saving your own seed, carefully se- lecting, year after year, the finest, it is astonishing how you can improve the varieties in any species. You will find in a few years your constant and care- ful pursuit of your hobby will result in making you, and the place y.■ ■:^:- >.-■' ■ -C- 16 The Weekly Florists^ Review. Mabch 6, 1908. THE FLORISTS' REVffiW G. L. GRANT, Bditob and Manaqbb. PtTBUSHKD BVIBT THVB8DAT BT THE FLORISTS' PUBLISHING CO. 080-660 Oazton Batldlnst 884 Dearborn Street* Chicago* Tklkphonb, Habbison 6429. kkgistbrbd cablb address, florvibw, chicago Nbw Yobk Ofvicb : Borough Park Brooklyn, N. Y. J. Austin Shaw, Manager. Subscription 11.00 a year. To Canada, 12.00. To Europe, 12.60. siubscriptlonB accepted only from those In the trade. AdTertlBing rates quoted upon request. Only strictly trade advertising accepted. Advertisements must reach us by Wednesday momlner to insure insertion in the issue of the following day, and earlier will be better. Entered as second class matter December 3, 1897, at the poBt-otace at Chicago, 111., under the act of March 3, 1879. This paper Is a member of the Chicago Trade Press Association. UTDKS: TO AOVESIISEBS, PAGE 86. CONTENTS. The Retail Florist — Newspaper Advertising (Ulus.) * 3 — Making Up Baskets (iUus.) 4 Easter Lilies 6 Carnations— CarnatioQ Notes — East 6 — Carnation Notes — West 6 — Buying New Varieties Q — Manure Containing Shavings 6 — Carnation Welcome (lllus.) Q — Stlgmonose and Bust 7 Celsla Arcturus (lllus.) 7 Geraniums Damping Off 7 Seasonable Suggestions— Cannas 8 — Bedding Ueranlums 8 — Stevla Serrata 8 — Show Pelargoniums 8 — Herbaceous Calceolarias 8 — Dutch Bulbs 8 — Coelogyne Cristata 8 — Acacias 8 — Deciduous Flowering Plants 8 — Azaleas 8 — Easter Lilies 8 Design for Large Shield (lUus.) 8 Plant Moving Extraordinary (lllus.) 8 Lime and Wood Ashes 10 A Good New Canna 10 Joseph Vervaene (portrait) lo Trouble with Geraniums 10 The Private Gardener 11 A Month in Europe 13 As Others See Us 18 Bedding Plants 14 Phloxes pt Bar Harbor (lllus.) 14 The Death Boll 16 Society of American Florists le New Kind of Insurance. 16 Chicago ^ 17 New iork 19 Boston 22 Toledo, Ohio , ", 25 PhUadelphla 26 St. Louis 28 UUca, N. y 29 Tarrytown, N. Y 82 The Readers' Comer 82 Seed Trade News 84 — Ruffled Gladioli 35 — Vegetable Breeding 86 — Imports 88 Vegetable Forcing — Greenhouse Vegetables.. 38 — Stem-rot in Lettuce 38 — Fertilizer for Lettuce 39 — Failure with Mushrooms 40 — Black Rot on Tomatoes 40 — Grape Vines Under Glass 42 Pacific Coast — Los Angeles, Cal 48 — Tacoma, Wash 48 — San Francisco 48 — Daffodils 48 £teamer Sailings 60 Nursery News — Ohio Nurserymen Dine 62 — Prunus Plssardi 62 — Privet Hedges 62 New Orleana 62 Indianapolis 62 Washington 64 Grand HapldB 66 Toronto 66 Cincinnati 68 St. Paul 60 Exeter, N. H 60 Buffalo 62 Cleveland 64 Albany, N. Y 64 WeUsville, N. Y 64 Detroit 66 Greenhouse Heating 78 Springfield, Mass '79 Newport, R. 1 80 Columbus, Ohio 82 Pittsburg 84 eVe*^ U printed Wednesday evening and mailed early Thtinday morning. It is earnestly requested that all adver- tisers and correspondents mail their '^copy^ to reach us by Monday, or Taesday at latest, instead of Wed- nesday morning, as many have done in the past. 80GIETT OF AMSBICAN FL0BIBT8. INCOBPOBATBD BT ACTT OF CONGRESS MABCH 4, '01 Officers for 1008: President, F. H. Traendly, New York; vice-president, George W. Mc- Clure, Buffalo; secretary pro tem., WUUa N. Rudd, Morgan Park, 111.; treasurer, H. B. Beatty, Pittsburg. Annual convention, Niagara Falls, August 18 to 21, 1008. First National Flower Show, Chicago, Novem- ber 0 to 16, 1908; W. F. Kasting, Buffalo, chairman. Lent is no longer a period of sack- cloth and ashes and has little effect on the florists' business. Old Mr. Ground Hog certainly hit it right this year, but his reappearance after his six weeks' retirement is due in the next ten days. A GARDENER who is in a position to speak with authority says: "Every flo- rist who has use for fine fall flowers should try the Lady Lenox cosmos." High water, it is reported, has made it difiicult for the packers to get at the wild smilax in the southern woods and created something of a shortage for the moment. If you have some little lot of stock you would like to move, offer it in a classified advertisement in the Review. Depend upon it, some one, somewhere, wants just the plants you do not need. Enchantress will not be planted so heavily another season, for during the recent period of heavy production of car- nations the fact that this variety has been overdone this season has been very apparent. Secretary Maurice Fuld reports that the membership of the New England Dahlia Society is now 250 and gives credit for it to the Dahlia News. The credit rather should go to the editor of the News, who is Secretary Fuld. It is interesting to read, in a New York gardening magazine, that "no man ever became a millionaire in the florists' business," but really the writer should take a trip to Chicago and look around a bit; it might convince him that he didn't put it quite right. Hollyhocks are liable to rust if grown in too high a temperature during winter and early spring and then planted out without being hardened. Much the better way with hollyhocks is to put them in coldframes whenever they are estab- lished in pots or flats. So much the bet- ter, if they were grown in frames all through the winter. Besults bring advertising. The Beview brings results. SOOETY OF AMERICAN FLORISTS. Executive Committee Meeting. A meeting of the executive board of the S. A. F. is called by order of Presi- dent Traendly, to be held at the Pros- pect House, Niagara Falls, N. Y., at 9 a. m. March 23. The same is to continue March 24 in case the business affairs of the association are not concluded pre- viously. W. N. RuDD, Sec'y. National Flower Show. W. Wells, of Merstham, England, of- fers for the national flower show in No- vember next, a gold, a silver and a bronze medal for six blooms of Chrysan- themum W. M. Moir, to be shown on stems thirty inches long. Notice of this offer having arrived too late to be included in the first edition of the premium list, it is hereby given. W. N. Rudd, Chairman. NEW KIND OF INSURANCE. If there are any florists who^are add- ing nothing to their glass this season, there surely is not one who has not heard that glass is cheaper at present than in many years. The Pittsburg Plate Glass Co. says that one of the notice- able effects has been that a large num- ber of growers are buying quantities in excess of what they will need this year, calling it insurance. One large grower, who is not building much this year, has bought the glass for a big range he plans to build next season, figuring that glass is not likely to be any cheaper next spring than it is now. Many others have bought as much as they will naturally need for a year or two for the ordinary replacement of breakage, and several have bought and are storing anywhere from 100 boxes to a carload, simply to have it on hand in case of a hail storm, figuring that it is worth the interest on the money to have the means of quick repairs on the place, to say nothing of the possibility of being caught in need of the glass with the market much higher than at present. The popular greenhouse sizes Are now to be bought about twenty-five per cent cheaper than last year. How long the market will remain at its present level is problematical. Well posted jobbers of window glass say the present output of hand-blown glass is much less than usual, not over seventy per cent of the full capacity of the factories. The production of machine-made glass is no greater than last year, and there is a possibility of considerably higher prices before autumn. HELP WANTED. I tell you what, it pays to put an ad- vertisement in the Review if you want a man. I have had so many applications for the job I have to offer that I hardly know which one to choose. I received eighty-one letters in answer to my adver- tisement, so please do not put it in again. — Edward Tatro. Olean, N. Y. — Mrs. F. H. Johnson says that the field for the sale of funeral designs and loose cut flowers is not over- done here, although there are four flo- rists in the trade. t/ Mabch 5, 1908. The Weekly Florists^ Review* \7 r EVERYTHING In the Line of Cut Flowers TEA ROSES Quality was never better and the cut is large, so we are now able to offer at prices considerably lower than you have been paying, perhaps for an inferior grade of stock. CARNATIONS There is every indication of a shortening of crops, but we still have heavy receipts and can fill all orders with high grade stock. PEAS Extra fine Sweet Peas, long-stemmed white and Blanche Ferry pink, also a few lavender. Can't be beaten. BEAUTIES A trifle off crop at present, but we shall have a nice cut in a week or two ; quality always the best. Still have nice long spikes. Mignonette GREEN GOODS Violets As good as the season affords. Fine, long, heavy strings of Asparagus and Smilax ; also Sprengeri, Adiantum, and all hardy greens. FANCY VALLEY ALWAYS ON HAND PRICE LIST Per doz. S6.00 5.00 4.00 3.00 2.50 2.00 1.50 AMERICAN BKAUTT Long stems Stems 36 inches ■ Stems scinches Stems 24 inches Stems 20 inches Stems 16 inches Stems 12 inches Shorts per 100, $6.00 to $8.00 Per 100 Bridesmaid $3.00 to $10.00 Bride 3.00to 10.00 Ghatenay S.OOto 10.00 Killamey S.OOto 10.00 Richmond S.OOto 10.00 BUtUCS, our selection fS.OO per 100 OABMATIOM8 Per 100 Common $1.50 to $2.00 Select, large and fancies S.OO BII8CBLI.ANBOU8 STOCK Violets, New York double .50 single 60to .75 Valley, select S.OOto 4.00 Oallas per doz., $1.50 to $2.00 Harrisii " 1.50 to 2.00 Mignonette.... " .50 SweetPeas 60 to 1.00 Romans 2.00to 3.00 Paper Whites S.OO Jonquils (Gtolden Spur or Trumpet) . . 3.00 Daffodils 2.00 to -S.OO Tulips 3.00 DKCOBATITB Asparagus Plumosus per string, .35 to .50 " • " per bunch, .35 to .75 Sprengeri per 100, 2.00 to 6.00 Adlantiun " 1.00 Smilax per doz, $1.50; •' 10.00 Perns per 1000, 2.50; " .30 Leucothoe Sprays, " 6.50; " .75 Galax, green and bronze, .per 1000 1.00 per case, 10,000 7.50 Boxwood, per bunch, 35c; per case of 50 lbs., 7.50 Subject to chance vitbent notice Ee C. AMLING The liargest. Beat Equipped and Most Centrally Located Wholesale Cut Mower Noute in Chicago 32-34-36 Randolph St, Long Distance Telephones 1978 and 1977 Central 7846 Aatomatlc Chicago, III. s> Mention The Review when yon write. CHICAGO. The Great Central Market. The market was decidedly quiet last week, and it does not start off much bet- ter this -week, but the wholesalers are feeling easier about it. Many of them have written their customers in the coun- try to inquire what has become of the orders, and in return have been informed that the country florists are doing a first- rate business, generally as good as a year ago, but that local crops are so heavy that for the time being the home supply is adequate and there is no need to draw on the Chicago market except for special items. This indicates to the wholesalers that the shipping business will return in full force as soon as the present heavy •crops pass off. It is beginning to be the general opin- ion that the present crop of carnations is the annual spring crop, somewhat ahead of time, and that it vrill, as usual, be followed by a period of much lighter production. At this season there can be no scarcity, but a considerable reduction in the supply of carnations will put much new life in the market. The report is that just now the crop of carnations is exceedingly heavy almost everywhere in the country. Prices in Chicago last week were the lowest of the season, and much lower than ev^r before in Februaiy. In- deed, March starts with prices far below the normal. There are stories of clean- ups at 5 cents per bunch, but the market really is not so bad as that. The price has been from 60 cents to $3, it usually being possible to clean out accumulations at $10 per thousand if the stock was not held too long. There is a little better feeling this week. The rose market has weakened percept- ibly since last report and there are grow- ers who predict that in a short time the rose market will be in as bad a state as that which has marked the carnation de- partment in the last three weeks. Beau- ties still are short of the demand, but there is an abundance of each of the other varieties. Quality leaves nothing to be desired. Bulbous stock does not move any bet- ter than it has and Easter lilies and callas have weakened. Violets continue practically unsalable except at what the Greeks will give in a time of oversupply. Sweet peas are beginning to come in heavily and prices have gone down a couple of notches. The good stock sells quickly. Asparagus bunches are in request and other greenhouse greens have advanced slightly in price as a result of shortening supply. Some of the houses are marking ferns up to $2.50. There are predictions of scarcity before Decoration day. February's Business. With twenty-nine days in February .^ii'i '■.jajpu* «iii(."^ i^«»i^y,«>.,>w>^<.'T.T»^^^,'*r»^" ™0„'., ■' le The Weekly Florists' Review* .^ Mabch 5, 1908. White Lilac, fancy $1.50 per bunch. THE fancy white flower of the season. Vlolfitfi ^^ handle only the finest quality and in W IVIviv larger quantities than any house in Chicago Prices never before so low at this time of year. rfc^v^^,^^^i» Extra selected stock. Best in Chicago. ■vtf 9t?t9 Long and fancy, $2.00 to $10.00 per 100. OjHI'IISf ions Fancy stock in large quantities. VailiaUUIlO write for quotations in 1000 lots. Bulb Stock Fancy Tulips, Daffodils, Jon- quil8,$2.00 and $3.00 per 100. P^kwmA $2-00perl000. We can furnish good ferns UoilAlf Pvtl'O pAill%lf M. ^ni9 right up to the time new ferns come in. WCIIIwyy bAIICi rcillwjf $3.00 and $4.00 per 100. A. L. Randall Co. Wholesale Florists L. D. Phone Central 1496 PrlTSte Exchange all Departments 19-21 Randolph St, Chicago / Mention The Review when yon write. this year, as against twenty-eight last year, and with a decided increase in the production of cut flowers, the average house in this market did not show as large a volume of sales as in 1907. The exceptions were the few houses that had larger cuts of roses than a year ago. The rose, including the Beauty, was about the only flower for which there was a sale that was fair to good all through the month. Of carnations there never were so many in February, nor were prices ever so low. One of the best growers, whose stock last February brought from 3 cents to 5 cents, this year received from 1 cent to 3 cents, with an average below 2 cents because a large part of his stock was Enchantress, the variety that was most overplentiful and which this February did not bring as good average prices as the best grades of dark pink, which was just the reverse of other years, Violets, too, have been a steady glut, because of increased shipments from New York. The supply of bulbous stock has not been greater than in other years, but prices have never been so low. Take it all in all, the wholesaler and the grower who took in as much money as in February, 1907, should count him- self fortunate. A few did better than that, but the majority fell behind. The factors that made for the increased supply in the wholesale market made for a better margin of profit for the retail- ers. Some of the latter report a better month than a year ago, but they are the ones with the medium class of trade. As a rule, the big jobs were missed by the leading retailers, and the numbers of factory hands that are idle made slow business for those who look to the labor- ing classes for their trade. February Weather. * The mean temperature in February was only 1 degree higher than normal, and 1 degree above last year, but in other respects the month was unusual. The rainfall was nearly four times what it was a year ago, being 3.78 inches, and the snowfall double last year's, or 19.8 inches. The heating of greenhouses also was rendered more difficult by the wind averaging all through the month twenty per cent stronger than in February, 1907. There were seven clear days as against six in 1907, five partly cloudy as against fourteen, and seventeen on which the sun did not shine as against eight in 1907. Various Notes. John T. Withers, of New York, will give an address on trees before the Chi- cago Academy of Science March 7, at 8 p. m. The florists are invited to attend. George Hartung has changed the name of his Eoseland Greenhouses to the Ken- sington Greenhouses and Nursery, Ken- sington being the suburb «in which he is located. He says prospects are bright for spring. Mrs. Hartung has just re- turned from a visit to St. Louis. Peter Reinberg has just recorded the transfer of two and three-quarters acres of land on Robey street, just north of his range of houses on the east side of that thoroughfare. He bought the prop- erty some time ago of Henry Miller for $10,000. This has been celebration week with the Washburn family. C. L. Washburn was 50 years of age February 27 and just one week later, March 5, his son, Ned Washburn, was 21. O. P. Basgett and wife are expected back from California about April 1. Fred Lautenschlager is visiting the growers in the vicinity of Pittsburg for the Kroeschell Bros. Co. W. Abrahamson, who travels for E. H. Hunt, has just returned from a trip to the south. He reports business good in that section, especially at Memphis. C. S. Stewart, formerly with Winter- son's Seed Store, is now with the Na- tional Seed Co. at 117 Fifth avenue. Carl N. Thomas, of the A. L. Randall Co., says it looks to him as though con- ditions were shaping . themselves for a comparative shortage of stock for Easter. John Poehlmann says he thinks carna- tions will be in much lighter crop in a few days and E. C. Amling says that one of his growers, who is always a little ahead of the others with his crop, re- ports the end of the present heavy cut in sight. Phil Schupp, at J. A. Budlong's, says they had a most satisfactory run of New Orleans shipping for the Mardi Gras. Kennicott Bros. Co. has been receiving outdoor jonquils from Mississippi since the last days of February. Mr. Pieser says, however, that there is practically no market for them this year, indoor bulbous stock being so cheap. Poehlmann Bros. Co. has begun to cut antirrhinum, pink and white, of splendid quality. Mrs. C. W. McKellar, with a friend, Miss Indereiden, is visiting U. J. Virgin and family at New Orleans this week. After a visit to Mrs. McKellar 's mother in Texas, they intend going to New York by steamer. J. F. Farrell, at Forty-seventh and State streets, finds an outlet for good quantities of stock and makes no com- plaint as to business. E. F. Winterson says his orange tree will keep on blooming until the season of spring weddings arrives. Peter Reinberg was nominated as dem- ocratic candidate for alderman in the Twenty-sixth ward without opposition at the primaries March 4. Vaughan & Sperry say that while the outside buyers are not needing many cut flowers just now, they are ordering fer- tilizers, cuttings and spring bulbs in good quantity. Dominick Freres, formerly with Witt- bold 's, is now with J. J. Kruchten. E. C. Amling returned March 1 from a visit of six weeks in southern Califor- nia. He says he was particularly im- pressed with the opportunities there for growing cut flowers under glass. He says the retail prices in Los Angeles are higher than in Chicago and apparently there are not enough indoor flowers. Al- v^ ■ . v» ■ v"''. ^^ ■ " '■■ ■ ■.'fr -'■.'■'* ^'7" ■•r'^r .*■".•' y'!i%'^c»;T' ' T*- , March 6, 1908. The Weekly Florists^ Review* J9 St. PATRICK'S DAY DYE for coloring Carnationo. Colorg them the real Bh'amrock green. Get the real article, it costs no more than others. 50c a pint; $1.00 a quart. llflDC nCCIPIIC ^<)°'^ 1^^ anyone tell yoir their flllfll UCOIUIlw wire- work is better than OUTS. It isn't true, nor can anyone make lower iH;ices. Write us before you order. lllliraY CUCAIICC ^^^ sheaves are made of best IfnllAI OnCllfl.0 Italian wheat, made up by skilled people. If you use sheaves you owe it to yourself to get acquainted with our stock. DIRDnUG Alin rUICCflM Wecarry the largest line of any house in the West, if not the entire country, fiybuy- KlDuUnw nllll uHlrrUn ingforcashinloomlots, we can quote prices lower than jobbers pay who buy less. CYCAS LEAVES ^ZnL^' '™ "" '^'"™"'' BIRCH-BARK WARE iSd sK' ™™"^ °""'"° GLASS FOR GREENHOUSES We are prepared to quote on any size and in any quantity, and now is the time if you want to get in on the right prices. All sizes— A and B quality— single and double strength, rcDTII ITCDC ^^^ ^^^ leading brands at lowest lilCCf^TinillCC ^^® carry your favorite insecticide rtlfllLI^CIfO prices. lllOCullUlUCO at manufacturer's prices. RUBBER HOSE, APRONS, 6I7'"T.*r 2r WIETOR BROi^'A^enr Chicago No charg^a for packin^^ AMERICAN BEAUTY— Extra long •terns 36-incli itenu ' Prices subject to chang^e without notice Per doz. $5.00 4.00 30-inch Item*.... 3.00 24-inch Items 2.50 20-inch stems 2.00 18-inch stems 1*50 15-inch stems 1«25 12-inch stems 1.00 8-inch stems .75 Per 100 Brides, fancy $10.00 ** good - $6.00 to 8.00 Bridesmaidst fancy 10.00 « good 6.00to 8.00 Kate Moulton, fancy good $ 6.00 to Richmond, fancy 8.00 to " good 5.00 to Killamey, fancy ** good 6.00 to Chatenay, fancy 10.00 to ♦* good 6.00to Uncle John, fancy ♦* good 6.00 to Perle 6.00 to Roses, our selection CARNATIONS, fancy •* good Per 100 $10.00 8.00 10.00 6.00 10.00 8.00 12.00 8.00 10.00 8.00 8.00 4.00 3.00 2.00 All otMer stock st lowest market rates. The sboTO prices are for select stock. Bxtra select or laferior itoek billed accordlBglr. Mention The Review when you write. WE ARE SPECIALLY PREPARED TO TAKE CARE OF YOUR ORDERS FOR CARNATIONS EXTRA FANCY and ORDINARY GRADES Let us have your order now. Daily ehipments from 50 to 60 Growers keep us well supplied with ORCHIDS, GAR- DENIAS, VIOLETS, VAIiLEY, ROSES and all seasonable flowers. Green Goods a plenty. Chicago market quotations. E. r. WINTERSON CO. 45-47-49 Wabash Avenue CHICAGO Mention The Review when you writp. thanks given them for -their exfellent work. All the details, flower, table deco- rations from the liberal donors, musical program and elaborate menu, were thor- oughly up-to-date. This limited attendance should be the clinching argument in favor of a popular dinner for the New York club. One of the members has suggested a $2.50 din- ner, at one of the popular hotels the Saturday after Easter, the ladies to be invited^ and a program of music and speeches by prominent horticulturists of Boston, Philadelphia and New York. Vice-president Marshall looks dignified in full dress, and Treasurer Allen seems * * to the manor born. ' ' These Jersey- ites are throwing out their chests since the tunnel has put them within ten min- utes of New York. Messrs Esler and Du Rie, the young old men of the club, from .Jersey, were ' ' feel- ing their oats, ' ' as happily as any of the boys. The young blood is coming rapidly to the front in the club. There were few of the old-timers on hand. Some of them are sadly missed, too, and a reunion that would bring them all together once more would be an event worth featuring. Secretary Young still misses the use of his broken wrist, but loyally shoulder- ed his responsibility and took in the din- ner -with gusto, notwithstanding his handicap. Walter Sheridan gave no indication of his appendicitis experience at the call to dinner and took the usual risks of absorptive skill, with cheerful safety, now that there can be no further opera- tions. There was no abnormal overflow of hilarity. The effervescence bubbled over in song. Everybody was in good voice; at times the windows rattled and the rafters rung. Street cars and policemen stopped and listened, and no one slept in the St. Denis until Sunday morning. P. O'Mara was held up by a previous engagement. First time he has missed a club banquet and he was missed. If all the club members, 250 of them, would take example by Mr. Guttman, and bring seven guests along, the at- tendance at the next banquet will be 1750. Why not? The retail florists of New York were so busy Saturday night, with funeral and theater work, not one of them attended the banquet, but Alex. McConnell, our oldest life member, sent two handsome representatives. Take it for all in all, it was a pretty good dinner and everybody but ,Tohn en- joyed it immensely. Various Notes. The outing committee of the New York Florists' Club has arranged for the annual outing at Wetzel's grove, Wednesday, July 1. The grove, the steam- er and the orchestra are all engaged and an effort will be made to have the horticultural societies with headquarters at Glen Cove, Bay Shore, Red Bank, Madison, Orange and Tarrytown, coop- erate with the New York Florists' Club io this annual festivity. There are many members of the New York club in these sister societies. The vice-president, W. E. Marshall, is chairman of the outing com- mittee; Charles Schenck, treasurer, and J. A. Shaw, secretary; Joseph A. Alanda and Robert Schultz, sergeants-at-arms. The following have been adiled to the committee: Harry Bunyard, A. .T. Rick- ards, Joseph Fenrich, Harry Hoffmeyer, Philip Kessler, Alex J. Guttman, Al- fred Wheeler, John Donaldson, R. E. Berry, Charles H. Totty. A grand suc- cess is confidently anticipated. The March meeting of the New York Florists' Club will be held Monday even- ing, March 9, and it promises to be of special interest. The outing committee will evolve its program, the banqueters will tell their experiences, and a lecture will be delivered by L. C. Corbett, of the Department of Agriculture, Wash- ington, on "The Preparation of Green- hou.se Soil." In addition to all this, there will be an exhibit of i)lants and cut flowers and the genial Will Rickards and his canteen committee will make things interesting. The Fruit Auction Co., in the $800,000 building at 204 Franklin street, not far from the old flower market, is preparing 22 The Weekly Florists' Review. Mabch 5, 1908. 1 HERE ARE THREE STRONG REASONS Why it will pay YOU . MR. EASTERN FLORIST to advertise any stock you find slow to move, in the Classified Department of SfpSTS' : ► ; Nashua, N. H., Jan. 13, 1908. Please discontinue my classified adv. and send bill. I have orders now for all the cut- tings I can furnish this season. Stephen Chase. Clarence, N. Y., Feb. 20, 1908. The vincas are all sold; the classified adv. was a good investment. E. A. Muchow. Lancaster, Pa., Feb. 11, 1908. You may discontinue my classified adver- tisement of flower pots for awhile, as I have all the orders I can fill for about two months. The advertisement helped to get them, and I am very well satisfied with the results. Geo. a. Swope. And one for g:ood measure, makes four: Hinsdale, Mass., Feb. 19, 1908. Your valued Review is read, often when I do not read the others. It has greatly improved since 1 first saw it and I am sure 1 wish it well. H. J. Smith. CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING, 10 CENTS PER LINE, NET, PER INSERTION as 0. branch business a series of auction sales of plants every day at 7 a. ni. dur- ing the spring planting season. Elabo- rate arrangements are made for the con- venience of customers. Two lower floors of the immense building are to be used, and the amphitheater seating 500. The sales will begin this month. They will be specially for the trade. Many grow- ers have already signified their approval, the veteran Birnie among them. Buy- ers will be delighted to find their old friend, John P. Cleary, on the rostrum. The concern is well established, handling all branches of the produce business. These auctions will not interfere with the old established market on Vesey street. They are for the florists' trade exclusively. Trepel, over at Losier 's, in Brooklyn, has been a market benefactor lately. He has had bargain sales every day. Many thousands of carnations go over by the wagon-load ever morning. He sells at a small margin of profit and has had to double his force to meet the rush. Mrs. Trepel is now manager of his uptown store. He handles an enormous quantity of plants and cut flowers daily. Ralph M. "Ward & Co. declare business to be all that can be expected, with the volume growing yearly and the outlook optimistic. Arthur T. Boddington has outgrown his ground floor facilities and added an entire upper floor to his space for office and other conveniences. Mr. Bunyard is home from a successful trip and sees only ?rosperity ahead. Nowhere but in New 'ork has he found any lack of enterprise, because of the prevailing financial con- ditions. George M. Geraghty, formerly with Thos. Young, Jr., and for years with a prominent department store's horticul- tural interests in Denver, is anticipating a residence in the Queen City of the Do- minion of Canada, and the retail man- agement of one of its greatest flower stores. The Parker Bruen Manufacturing Co. is busy at the factory in Harrison, N. J., where facilities are increased every year. Business has commenced to boom with .Jacobs & Sons, Brooklyn. The new fac- tory is working overtime. David Clarke's Sons have been dispos- ing lately of a surplus stock of large kentias for hotel and conservatory use, from their overstocked greenhouses in the Bronx. Mr. Baldwin, of Secaucus, is back from a successful trip through New Eng- land. The demand for orchids, he says, is growing all the time. The Julius Koehrs Co. report a wide inquiry for their new rambler rose, New- port Fairy. If Julius, Jr., had called it the Flatbush Fairy, we would not have wondered. ,T. Austin Shaw. \ BOSTON. The Market. If anything, conditions show some im- provement from a week ago. Prices remain about the same, but rather bet- ter clearances have been effected. A good deal depends on the weather. On clear days trade is fairly good, while a change to rain or snow causes a slump. No decided improvement appears to be in sight. Roses are coming in larger quan- tities. Beauties are fine but in little de- mand, the call being better for Killamey and Richmond. Of these two roses there were probably never finer samples seen than are in the Boston market today. Brides and Maids move slowly. Carna- tions are about the same, and still too abundant. Violets continue to sell better than anything else and have not weak- ened any as yet. Sweet peas are fine and meet with fair sale. Bulbous stock still sells at unprofitable prices, although the quality never was better. Some fine mignonette and antirrhinum are coming in. Lilies, both longiflorum and specio- sum, are in good supply. Asparagus is selling better. Smilax is in light demand, but adiantum sells well. Funeral work in other cities causes a large demand for flowers. "Without this support the market would be in a bad condition. Market Exhibition. The promoters of the Park Street mar- ket show are to be congratulated on the success of the exhibition held Febru- ary 29, which filled the market and drew a record attendance of growers and dealers, many coming from considerable distances. It was much to be regretted that such a fine lot of exhibits had to be staged in such cramped quarters, where it was simply impossible to properly examine them, and another year it is to be hoped that the show will be held in Horticultural hall, where the exhibits can be properly staged, seen and examined. The star features of the show were Elliott's marvelous Killamey roses and Sim's sweet peas, although there were many fine carnations and other exhibits. W. H. Elliott staged what was prob- March 5, 1908. The Weekly Florists' Review^ 23 United States Cut Flower Co. ELNIRA, N. Y. FROM GROWER TO RETAILER= PRICE LIST. Per Dozen Beauties, 36 inch $5 00 24 to 30 inch- $3.00 to 4.00 18 to 20 " 2.00 to 3.00 12 to 16 " -— 1.25 to 2.00 Short ~ - 60 to 1.00 Per 100 Richmond, Special — — $12.00 No. 1 --.- 8.00 No. 2 - 6.00 Short - - 4.00 Brides and Maids, Special 10.00 No. 1 - 8.00 No. 2- 6.00 Short- - 4.00 Chatenay and Ivory, Special 12.00 No. 1 - — - S.OO No. 2- — - 6.00 Short- 4.00 Carnations, Extra Fancy Fancy Select Ordinary ,.. it 4( Callas .. Asparagus Plumosus Sprengeri Smilax — Sweet Peas Valley — .$0 $1 ZZ 3 Bronze Galax Golden Spur - — — Paper Whites , ~ $2 Roman Hyacinths 2 Per 100 $4.00 3.00 2.00 1.50 Per Dozen $1.50 Per Bunch ,50 to $0.75 .50 Per Dozen 50 to $1.80 ,75 to 1.00 .00 to 4.00 Per 1000 $1.50 Per 100 $5.00 .00 to 3.00 ,00 to 3.00 We have an exceptionally fine supply of Carnations, let us have your orders ably the finest large vase of Killarney ever put up, for the W. E. Doyle cup; stems four feet in length and magnificent flowers. He was also awarded a special prize of a solid silver cup and a certif- icate for excellence. Mr. Elliott also won the market prize for twenty-five pink roses, with Killarney, and the class for twenty-five red roses, with Kichmond of superb quality. The Waban Con- servatories also showed Killarney of high grade, also Richmonds. They were first for twenty-five American Beauties. For twenty-five white, Montrose Greenhouses led with Bride; W. H. Elliott second with the same variety. The same ex- hibitors had excellent Bridesmaid. R. T. McGorum showed good Bride and Maid, W. H. Elliott, Safrano. From E. G, Hill Co. came Rhea Reid, the new red forcing rose, in good shape. The cup for the best new rose to be disseminated in 1908 went to W. P. Craig for Mrs. Jar- dine, which was well shown and much admired. Carnations made a big showing, filling several long tables. For fifty crimson, E. Winkler won with Harry Fenn; S. J. Goddard, second with Octoroon. For dark pink, the last exhibitor led, with fine Helen Goddard ; second, Peirce Bros., with Lawson, For light pink, Goddard again won, with Enchantress; Peter Fisher second, with Winsor. The lat- ter took first for scarlet, with splendid Beacons; second, S. J. Goddard, with Victory. White Perfection secured first for 8. J. Goddard in whites; Patten & Co., second, with the same variety. There were ten entries in this class, all of high quality. Leonard Cousins had the best striped, showing Variegated Lawson. In the class calling for twenty-five blooms of each color, the winners were: Crimson, S. J. Goddard, with Fenn; Lit- tlefield & Wyman, second, with Octoroon. For dark pink, Littlefield & Wyman first, with Lawson ; S. J. Goddard second, with Helen Goddard. Light pink, C. S. Strout first, with Enchantress; Littlefield & Wy- man second, with the same variety. Scar- let, S. J. Goddard first, with Victory; Littlefield & Wyman second, with Robert Craig. White, Patten & Co. first out of nine entries, with White Perfection; S. .1. Goddard second, with Lady Bountiful. Variegated, Peirce Bros, first, with Mrs. Patten; Backer & Co. second, with Mrs. Patten. For 100 blooms one variety, Peter Fish- er won the special cup with superb White Perfection. For 100 blooms in a vase, not less than six varieties, the silver cup went to S. J. Goddard; Peirce Bros, sec- ond. Both showed fine vases. For best twenty-five blooms •of any new striped variety, S. J. Goddard 's Priscilla won. This promises to be heard from later. New Hampshire College was second. Patten & Co. had the best vases of unnamed seedlings, showing No. 5024, crimson; No. 213, yellow, and No. 46205. white, in fine shape. Backer & Co. and New Hampshire College also made some excellent exhibits in this class. For twenty-five Winsor, Peter Fisher won, followed by S. J. Goddard. For fifty Beacon, S. J. Goddard and C. S. Strout won, with grand vases. The A. H. Hews cup for fifty blooms each of six varieties went to Peter Fisher. There were many interesting seedlings and novelties shown, apart from those in competitive classes. H. W, Field had a fine vase of President Seelye. F. R. Pierson Co. showed Winsor in splendid condition. H. A. .Tahn had Lloyd and Jahn's Crimson. William Nicholson had a superb vase of Afterglow, which stood up splendidly. Paul Thomson showed Neptune. H, W. Field had Viola Sin- clair, a deep pink seedling. Fritz Bahr, Highland Park, 111., sent a vase of Lucille, but it arrived in a sleepy condi- tion. Backer & Co., among other things, had a fine white seedling. Andrew Chris- tensen had a good commercial deep pink variety. E. A. Wood had his new scar- let. John Marshall, Newport, R. L, had an excellent scarlet seedling, the only one honored with a certificate of merit. This variety also secured a silver medal at Newport, February 25, and will, no doubt, be further heard from. S. J. Goddard had a nice vase of White Fair Maid. For the best exhibit froni stall-hold- ers in the Music Hall market, A. Batley & Son were first and Littlefield & Wy- man second, each showing carnations. Mann Bros, were first for best display of cut bulbous stock, with an excellent assortment, also first for pot plants, their lilacs, azaleas and amaryllis being good. H. M. Robinson & Co. had the best val- ley. They also showed gardenias and Adiantum Farleyense. For twenty-five mignonette, William Nicholson led with splendid spikes; E. A. Wood/ second. For 100 pansies, W. C. Ward w^ first among several competitors. R. D.^KiJ^ball had the best antirrhinum, and F. T. White, excellent Lilium speciosum. There was a grand show of violets. A TAT-—- I The Weekly Flofists' Review^ V," ■ ■ \' ' "*" - "'"'■.. Mabch 5, 1008. White Roses BRIDE in specially heavy crop, and quality is fine, all lengths. You should try some of our Your trade will like it. IVORY OTHER ROSES AND CARNATIONS ALSO IN LARGE SUPPLY BEAUTIES- Per Doz. Extra Ions $5.00 86-lncli steins 4.00 SO'lnob stems 8.00 20 to 24-lncIi stems 2.50 18-inoh stems 2.00 15-lncli stems 1.50 12-lncIi stems 1.00 Shortstems $0.50 to .75 Per 100 Mrs. MarsbaU Field... $10.00 to $15.00 No. 2. 6.00 to 8.00 Klllamey, select 10.00 to 15.00 No. 2 6.00 to 8.00 Per 100 Rlcbmond, select No. 2 $8.00 to $10.00 5.00 to 7.00 Golden Gate, select medium.... 6.00 to 10.00 8.00 Perle 6.00 to 8.00 Bride, select ' ' medium 6.00 to 6.00 to 10.00 8.00 10.00 medium 8.00 Sunrise, select short to medium 8.00 6.00 Per 100 Chatenay, select $10.00 to $12.00 No. 2 O.OOto 8.00 Uncle John, select 10.00 " medium.... 6.00 to 8.00 Ivory, select 10.00 medium 6.00 to 8.00 Carnations 2.00 to 8.00 VaUey S.OOto 4.00 Asparasrus Flu., bunch. .50 to .75 pnCCC Our selection, short to i nfl nUOLv medium stems, fresh stock, *riUU Prices subject to change without notice. No charge for Packing and Delivery. PETER REINBERG 1,680.000 feet of Modern Glass 51 Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO Mention The Ueview wpen you write. For 100 Campbell, H. P. Calder was first, H. F. Woods second. For 100 any other double, Paul Thomson was first, with Imperial; H. M. Sanderson second, with Farquhar. For 100 Princess of Wales, Esty Bros, were first; William Sim second. For 100 any other single,^ William Sim was first, with Boston; H. F, Woods second. The Wheeler trophy, a silver cup valued at $25, for best 200 blooms any new violet, went to William Sim, for Boston, which was shown in splendid condition. The violets unfor- tunately had a dark corner and could not be seen to advantage. For 100 white sweet peas, William Sim won, with Florence Denzer; H. M. Sanderson second. For 100 pink, William Sim was first, with Christmas pink; H. M. Sanderson second. A. C. Zvolanek was second for any other color, with a pretty lavender variety. The Zvolanek cup for vases of 200 spikes each of Christmas Pink and Florence Denzer went to William Sim for a magnificent lot of flowers, one of the features of the exhibition. Other exhibits inchuled fine giant candytuft from R. T. McGorum, double blue lobelias from Joseph Fuller, a new dwarf sport of Nephrolepis Whitmani of excellent promise from H. H. Barrows & Son, and fine wallflowers from JVank T. White. Daniel Iliffe showed his improved ven- tilating apparatus, which seemed to take the eye of many. The market was crowd- ed during the whole time the show was open and it was a pity it could not have been kept open a day longer for the general public to inspect it. The judges were A. II. Fewkes, New- ton Highlands; Thomas Roland, Nahant; E, A. Wood, West Newton, and S. J. Renter, Westerly, R. I., and their de- cisions gave complete satisfaction. At Music Hall Market. The stall-holders of the Music Hall market at short notice got up a most creditable exhibition. No prizes were offered, but a number of the members contributed flowers. These included large vases of Fair Maid and Enchant- ress carnations from A. Porter, 100 splendid Enchantress from William L. Lewis, and Debutante, a light pink seedling, and a good red seedling from J. W. Foote, who also contributed cyclamens. H. A. Stevens had several seedlings. A. Roper had a fine vase of his variegated Bay State, also a fine Lawson-colored seedling. Donald Car- michael had mixed carnations; I^wis Smith, L. K. Small and J. H. Leach & Son excellent Beacon, and John Barr a fine vase of his flesh pink seedling. John McFarland had a fine vase of Brunner roses and excellent lily of the valley, W. T. Walke sweet peas, Rob- ert Montgomery Bride and Bridesmaid roses, H. F. Crawford Perle roses, and M. J. Aylward Bridesmaid. F. L. Hardy had pink and white antirrhin- ums, J. E. Horrigan marguerites. Dob- bins & Shannon, of Woburn, had grand single violets. .J. Cummings, M. B. Dal- lachie, George W. Ayer, J. H. Newman and Malcolm Orr also had fine single or double violets. The stall-holders of this market are hoping to hold a prize exhibition a lit- tle later in the season, when thoy will have a much larger display. Various Notes. Robert Craig, of Philadelphia, deliv- ered a splendid lecture on ' ' The Private Gardener" at Horticultural hall, Feb- ruary 29. Mr. Craig's many Boston friends were glad to hear him once more and those who failed to attend his lec- ture missed a great treat. At Horticultural hall, February 29, R. & J. Farquhar & Co. showed hip- peastrums in flower from bulbs grown at their nursery in Porto Rico. These were of excellent quality. They also had two well flowered plants of Rose Tausendschon, which took the popular eye. Mrs. E. A. Mansfield showed fine vases of Lawson, White Lawson and Fair Maid carnations, which received a gratuity. Roses and violets will have their in- nings at the next meeting of the Gar- deners' and Florists' Club, March 17. The papers by expert rosarians, and other attractions, will again draw a large crowd. The annual banquet a week later promises to be more largely attended than ever before. At the club meeting, February 25, omission was made of the following ex- hibits in last week's report: Seedling carnations from Lively & Bond and Mrs. E, A. Mansfield; John N. May, a deep pink seedling carnation raised by W. A. Manda, and Elijah A. W^ood an excellent scarlet seedling. J. T. Butterworth is marketing ex- cellent valley at present. He still is cutting plenty of Cattleya Trianap, also dendrobiums and other seasonable orchids. W. W. Edgar & Co. have 2."),000 lilies coming along for Easter. They had a ^^•i'^%;-=v^- March 5, 1908. The Weekly Florists^ Review* 25 VIOLETS The price of violets is low everywhere — lower than we ever saw it at this season — but not all the violets are good enough to meet the needs of critical trade. If your trade calls for the best violets that are to be had, you should order of VAIGHAN & SPERRY 58-60 WABASH AVE., CHICAGO LONG DISTANCX PHONE CENTRAL 2571 CURRENT PRICES AMEKIOAN BEAUTY Per doz. Steins 36 inches $5.00 Steins 24 to 30 inches 4.00 Stems 20-inche8 2 SO Stems 16 inches 2.00 Stems 12 inches 1.50 Shorts per 100, $4.00 to $8.00 U08ES Per 100 Bridesmaid $4.00 to $10.00 Bride 4.00to 10.00 Chatenay 4.00to 10.00 Killarney 4.00to 12.00 Richmond 4.00to 10.00 ROSES, our selection fl.OOper 100 Per 100 CARNATIONS, common $1.00 to $ 1 .50 select 2.00to 3.00 YIOIiSTS 50to .75 Valley, select 3.00 to 4.00 Callas 12.00 to 15.00 Harrisii 12.00to 15.00 Mignonette 4.00 to Sweet Peas 75to Paper Whites Jonquils 3.00 to Daffodils 3.00 to Tulips 3.00 to Freesias Asparagus Plumosus . . per string .35 to " " ..per bunch .35 to Sprengeri per 100 2.00 to Adiantum Smilax per doz. $1.50 ; Perns per 1000, 2.00: ..pe Leucothoe Sprays, ' 6.50 : Galax, green and bronze, per 1000 Boxwood, bunch, 35c; case of 50 lbs. 6.00 1.00 3.00 4.00 4.00 4.00 3.00 .50 .75 6.00 1.00 10.00 .25 .75 1.00 7.50 Sabjeot to change without notice Mention The Review when you write. Cut rormosa Lilies Choice flowers with long stems, $12.00 per 100. Now ready. We have 5000 pots just coming into bloom. Our Roses* Carnations and other stock are all being cut in large quantities, with prices away down. BUY DIRECT FROM THE GROWERS Bassett & Washburn GREENHOUSES: HINSDALE, UX. Wholesale Growers and Dealers in Cut Flowers Store: 76 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO Mention The Review when you write. considerable percentage of diseased stock. Peirce Bros, report the same trouble. There promises to be a good delega- tion from Boston to the Chicago rose meeting and some interesting exhibits from local growers will be forwarded. Edward MacMulkin had three large wedding orders last week, the Talbot Furman decorations at Longwood being extensive. Visitors last week included Harry May, Summit, N. J.; F. R. Pierson, Tar- rytown, N. Y.; Robert Craig and Will- iam. P. Craig, Philadelphia; J. S. Hay, Philadelphia; G. E. Buxton, Nashua, N. H.; D. J. Sinclair, Northampton, Mass.; John Marshall, Newport, R. I.; S. J. Reuter, Westerly, R. I.; Henry Wild, Greenwich, Conn.; Paul Thomson, West Hartford, Conn. William T. Walke, of Salem, is send- ing in some fine sweet peas to the Music Hall market. Prof. Kenyon L. Butterfield, of Am- herst, will be the lecturer March 7. His subject will be "Agricultural Educa- tion in Our Schools. John McFarland, as usual, is first in the field with Brunners, of which he is now cutting some fine flowers. George W. Butterworth is now acting as salesman for his father in Boston. J. B. Velie, local representative of the Lord & Burnham Co., reports busi- ness as good, considering the prevailing depression. Indications point to a record spring show at Horticultural hall, commencing March 20, applications for space com- ing in already from a number of grow- ers. The display of carnations will be large. William Nicholson is busy among shamrocks these days and will clean out many thousands before St. Patrick's day. Houghton & Clark had a nice window display of clivias last week. March came in like the proverbial lamb, but a snow storm the first evening was a reminder that some winter is vet in store for us. W. N. Craig. TOLEDO, OHIO. The trade unites in reporting poor business last week, the drop being due to bad weather. Funeral orders, which have been heavy, dropped off, leaving the re- sults for the week decidedly low. Spring flowers are going slower than was ex- pected and the greenhouse owners are noticing the lack of trade, as well as the retail dealers. With an even break on the weather proposition the trade expects much better results this week. The Schoen Floral Co. has moved into its new store on Adams street and is pre- paring to do business on an enlarged scale. Mr. Schoen states that he will greatly enlarge his stock in the near future, but is at present confined to the task of getting settled in his new place of business. George Heinl is making a specialty of ^\ . i-^ji';.",'-^;-'^ < «r T."»3;y7, ,y;^'T<'^-^' ;'T*fc?'. • ■ ::'• ''■■"■■^i-. •■Tv'"^^T7'' 26 The Weekly Florists^ Review. Mabch 5, 1908. ACACIA PIJBESCENS PANSIES DAISIES VIOLETS SWEET PEAS JONQUILS TULIPS FREESIA LILACS We offer also all The Leading Varieties of Flowers in Finest Quality. OUR SERVICE IS UNEXCELLED THE LEO NIESSEN CO., Wholesale Florists 1209 Arch Street, PHILADELPHIA, PA. Mention The Review when yon write. Killarney roses and also has a good sup- ply of daffodils that are popular. The YoungstoAvn Floral Co., which has a large transient trade, has been greatly affected by the bad weather, but suc- ceeded in disposing of 20,000 violets at 10 cents per bunch. The funeral of Edward Suder was held February 26 and was attended by a num- ber of florists. H. L. S. PHILADELPHIA. The Rising Eastern Market. The i)re-Lenten season has closed quietly. There was no especial rush dur- ing the last days of gayety, only a few varieties of flowers being at all scarce. I^incy American Beauty roses were in ilemand, chiefly because there were fewer of them to be had than at any time since the season began. With this, and possi- bly one or two other exceptions, there were so many flowers of all varieties that the market was never bare for a moment. Carnations continue extraordinarily plentiful, Enchantress being so numerous that the average price on this variety is below that of any of the other fancies. Beacon and Winsor are probably the best sellers on the market today, the demand for the latter variety being so keen as to warrant the belief that it will be even more popular next season. Good white varieties do not bring fancy prices, but average much better than Enchantress. Giant white daisies are in fair supply and sell quite well. The situation re- garding other flowers is but little changed, the extreme weather of last week having made but little difference in shipments. Indications for the first week of Lent point to but little falling off in demand. The supply of carnations is expected to decrease, while that of American Beauties and tne fancy grades of the smaller roses is expected to increase. Qub Meetins;. At the meeting of the Florists ' Club March 3 J. Otto Thilow read a most in- teresting paper descriptive of the Eu- ropean trips of himself and J^D. Eisele last autumn. He was heartiiyapplauded. H. A. Dreer exhibited a new chiTi 100 1000 $2.00 SlX.OO 2.25 •20.00 3.50 32.50 r J2 j;ii^iLll2L^ TuberousBegonias FINE, SOUND BULBS Doz. Sinele Mixed $0.35 separate colors 35 Double Mixed 45 Valley Pips for Easter should be put into the sand the week beginning March 22. 1 force Valley largely myself and have only the finest Pips. They are not bouKht to sell. I buy them to force, my- self. Write me for prices, stating quantity wanted. NEW CROP FLOWER SEEDS Tr. Pkt. Oz. Pansy, Mme. Ferret $0.40 .S3.00 Salvia Splendens, my own growing 25 1.00 Salvia Bonfire, my own grow- ing 30 2.00 Pkt Sweet Peas, fine mixture 80.25 '] '[ standard named sorts 25 orchid-flowering 75 219 Market St., PHILADELPHIA Mention The Review when you write. Tr.pkt. Oz. Alyssum, White Carpet $0.10 $0.25 A8paraga§ Nanus... per 1000, $.S. 00 Balsam, Alba Perfecta 20 .75 Candytuft, Empress 10 .20 Cowmof, (iifliits 10 .25 Lobelia, Crys'l Palace Compacta .25 1.25 Lobelia, Crystal Palace 15 ..50 Mignonette, true Machet 10 .35 Pansy, stokes' Stand., best ever .50 6.50 mum, Blush Queen Alexandra. It is a pretty soft pink double daisy. W. A. Manda, South Orange, N. J., showed a bunch of his new pink carnation. The club dinner will take place at Hor- ticultural hall March 11. The Second Assembly. The second assembly ball, always held on the Friday preceding Ash Wednesday, marks the close of the gay season for this city's 400. The ball was again held in the Bellevue-Stratford, the handsome ballroom being beautifully decorated for the occasion by J. J. Habermehl's Sons in their best style. It is not my purpose to descri\)e the canopy of foliage and flowering plants, brightened by electro- liers where the patronesses received, the arbor of rustic work covered with south- ern smilax through which the ballroom w^s entered, or the stage-setting for the msicians, in which yellow and white jon- juils and azaleas harmonized with the 4ropical green. I wish to call attention to an innovation in the shape of a won- derful orange tree, said to have been brought from Florida, that graced the center of the ballroom during one dance. This tree, covered with tlowers and fruit, made an unusual effect, appearing in a ballroom in the heart of a great city. The effect was heightened by orange-col- ored lights freely used throughout. The supper, served in the Palm Eoom, was beautified by orange and yellow flowers and fruit on the tables. Dwarf plants of Otaheite oranges in pots were placed in the center of some tables, while on others were bunches of jonquils, daffo- dils, yellow tulips, yellow daisies, and the exquisitely graceful Acacia pubescens. Conditions Abroad. George A. Strohlein, of Henry A. Dreer, who returned a short time ago from a business trip to Europe, reports that the medium sizes of kentias continue scarce, with a probability that they will not be equal to the demand for a year Mabcu 5, 1908. The Weekly Florists' Review. 27 MRS. JARDINE r To be convinced of the superior qualities of this beautiful new rose, order a few cut blooms. $2.00 per dozen, medium length stems; $3.00 per dozen, long stems Plants ready for delivery March 16th. 2^-iii. pots, $30.00 per 100; $70.00 per 250; $250.00 per 1000 Grafted stock, add $5.00 per 100 S. S. PENNOCK-MEEHAN CO. THE WHOLESALE FLORISTS OP V 1608-20 LUDLOW ST., PHILADELPHIA, PA. % Mention The Review jyhen you write. or two. Mr. Strohlein saw Azalea Prin- cess Elizabeth, better known as Vervee- neana alba, in full bloom. He considers this variety superior to any white azalea on the market today, this opinion being based on information given by the grow- ers and on personal observation, the va- riety being in every way a true Verva;- neana excepting in color, which is a pure white. Mr. Strohlein was much inter- ested in the preparations going on, both in Belgium and in England, for the com- ing quintennial exhibition to be held next month. He saw crotons of enormous size, beautifully grown and highly colored, specimens such as have never been seen on this side of the water; also magnifi- cent specimen azaleas and other plants that have been grown especially for this exhibition. Various Notes. Samuel S. Pennock notes an excellent demand for fancy American Beauty roses. J. J. Karins, of Henry A. Dreer, has just returned from a most successful business trip. Mr. Karins is deservedly l)opular among his many friends. Paul Berkowitz, of H. Bayersdorfer & Co., says that the florists' supply busi- ness is certainly one of extreme activity. There is no cause whatever to complain of not having enough to do. R. G. Palmer, who has many friends among the growers and commission houses of this city, is, I regret to say, confined to his home by serious illness. The senior member of the firm of Smith & Fetters, Cleveland, O., was in town a few days ago. Shipping business has been better dur- ing the last week than has the local de- mand. John Mclntyre, who is in a position to judge, predicts that the southern daffo- dils will be here about March 20. The many friends of J. Liddon Pen- nock will be glad to know that he is re- cuperating rapidly at Atlantic City. A grower who has sold all the plants of a particular kind which he had been advertising in the Review, allowed his card to run for one week with simply his name and address, the words ' ' Wholesale Florist" also inadvertently appearing. He was much surprised on receiving a Strong Floweriag Bulbs TUBEROSES, all hand selected, reliable. Blooming the first season. Mammoth Pearl, ^^^ p-^. tfilAvSMSne choice, separate colors, ^«ivy%llliaa, goc per doz.; $4.00 per 100; $.V).00 per lOOO. Choice Mixed Gloxinias, 5?^"^'^""^: $.s 7.5 per loo; $34.00 per 1000. Tuberous Rooted Begonias, ^of'^ -^^"'''^ '^''^^^' ^^'p^-* $2.50 per 100; $22.00 per lOOO. Single Tuberous Rooted Begonias, |.^t?'**^ •"'"■^^ '•o* per do/.; 2.7.5 per 100; $23.50 per 1000. Double Tuberous Rooted Begonias, tC^^'^^'^X^:^!.^'^^?:''- HEADQUARTERS FOR Formosa Lil. Longiflorum Bulbs STOCK LIMITED, ORDER QUICK. Our Cataloeme for Florists Now Ready. HENRY F. MICHELL COMPANY Market Street, above 10th Street, • - - PHILADELPHIA, PA. Mention The Review when you write. consignment of cut flowers from up the state. Myers & Samtman have their new rose, Wyndmoor, in fine shape. The H. F. Michell Co. has tastefully rearranged its store, ready for spring business. Robert Craig spoke in Boston Feb- ruary 29 and will speak in Chicago, at the rose meeting this month. The Leo Niessen Co. has a beautiful flower in the graceful Acacia pubescens. Wm. P. Craig showed Robert Scott & Son's new rose, Mrs. Jardine, in Bo"ston last week, Alexander B. Scott has returned from his trip south. D. D, L. Farson has once more em- barked in the profession. M. Rice & Co. report that their mail order business is constantly increasing. Phil. PHILA. GUN CLUB TO MOVE. The Florists' Gun Club, which has been shooting on the Wissinoming grounds for several years, will vacate the old shooting field next month and take up headquarters at Holmesburg Junction, adjoining the Keystone Shooting League park. The advance of building enter- prises compelled the florists to vacate. The florists promise to build one of the greatest target shooting grounds in the country at Holmesburg Junction. The houses which are now on the Wissinom- ing property will be moved to Holmes- burg Junction, as will the four sets of traps. • When the new grounds are ready, which will be early in April, the club in- tends to hold a big merchandise shoot as an opening day event. The regular shooting days will also be changed. The first Saturday in each month and the 28 ■ .;y^=; The Weekly Florists^ Review. March 5, 1908. THE FLORISTS^ SUPPLY HOUSE OF AMERICA EASTER NOVELTIES We offer the finest collection of Novel and Staple Supplies for Easter that have ever been seen in this or any other country, embracing the best in Fancy Baskets, Plant Hampers, Pot Covers, Crepe Papers, Porto Rican Mats, Screens, Plant Stands, Birch Bark Ferneries, Cycas Leaves and everything in supplies. OUR TONEWARE VASES ARE UNRIVALED JUST RECEIVED Largre shipments on two steamers, arrived this week : Waterproof Crepe Paper— very choice— Moss Green, Pea Green, Nile Green, Tellow, White, Blue, Lavender, Pink. MAT WE SEND YOU SOME? SEND FOR OUR HANDSOMB CATAIXHsUE. IT IS FRBK H. BAYERSDORFER & CO., srd'ISe... Philadelphia, Pa. Mention The Review when you write. The Best St. Patrick's Green Dye in tlie Maricet Liquid form, per qt... 91.00 Powder form, suffi- cient for 1 qt 25 Spkgs. for 60 Can tiimlsli any quantity on abort no- tice. Can alao supply otber colors U de- sired. Chas. W. McKellar WHOLESALE FLORIST 51 Wabash Ave. Chicago ORCHIDS A Specialty A fine assortment of Cattley as and other Orchids always on hand. L. D. Pbone Central SSB8. FRKSH EVXRT DAY FANCY STOCK IBT TALLET, BEAUTIES, B0SE8, CABNATI0N8 AND GBEENS OF ALL KINDS Can always supply the best goods the season aflOrds A complete line of all WIro Work and Supplies constantly on hand CUBBENT PBICE LIST ORCHIDS, a specialty. Per doz, Cattleyas $6.00 to 7.50 Cypripedlums 1.50 to 2.00 Assorted Orchids, per box, S5.00 and up. AM. BEAUTIKS- Extralong $5.00 Stems, 24 to 86 inches.. 4.00 Stems, 20 inches 3.00 Stems, 15 inches 2.00 Stems, 12 inches 1.00 to 1.50 ROSEM Per 100 Killamey and Richmond.$4.00 to $12.00 Bride, Maid and G. Gate. 4.00 to 10.00 Chatenay 4.00 to 10.00 Roses, our selection 4.00 Carnations, sel. com'n. 1.00 to 1.50 ** large and fancy 2.00 to 3.00 misck£ia.n£ous Violets, double .50 single .50 Longiflorum, Callas 10.00 to 12.00 Valley... S.OOto 4.00 Tuhps, Jonquils 3.00 to 4.00 Paper Whites, Romans.. 2.00 to 3.00 Mignonette 4.00 to 6.00 Sweet Peas 50 to .75 DECORATIVE Asp. Plumosus string, .35to .50 ' „ " ....bimch, .35 to .75 Sprengeri...per 100, 2.00to 5.00 Galax...perlOO, 15c; 1000, 1.00 to 1.25 rerns. .per 100, 20c; 1000, 2.00 Adiantum per 100, 1.00 to 1.50 Smilax doz., $1.50; 10.00 Wild Smilax, 50-lb. cases 5.00 SUBJKCT TO CHANQK WrTHOtTT NOTICK Mention The Review when you write. third Tuesday will be observed instead of the second and fourth Tuesdays in each month. February 25 the club nominated the following officers for election on the last Tuesday in March : For president, A. E. Massey ; vice-president, W. L. Snow ; sec- retary, G. F. Hamlin; treasurer, Victor V. Dorp; captain, George Anderson; as- sistant captain G. S. McCarty, and board of directors, Dr. George Gobell, H. L. David and Thomas Tansey. NORTH TONAWANDA, N. Y. With January 1, 1908, the King Con- struction Co. divorced its two establish- ments, the one at Toronto being now on an entirely separate basis from the busi- ness in the United States, whish has been incorporated with the following offi- cers: I^resident, R. O. King; vice-presi- dent, E. O. Spillman; secretary and treasurer, C. E. C. Hepworth. The com- pany reports a fair amount of business in sight for spring. ST. LOUIS. The Market. Trade in the flower market last week kept up pretty well, but prices on stock went low on almost everything, the whole- salers having plenty of stock to fill any order that came in, either local or ship- ping. The Lenten season opening this week, a number of fashionable weddings and parties took place Monday and Tues- day, for which quite a lot of cut stock was required. Roses are becoming more plentiful, but there are not any too many of fancy quality. Carnations are overplentiful, although quality is extra good. Violets and sweet peas sell well, though cheap. Bulbous stock is 'plentiful and low in price. All kinds of greens are abundant. Variota Notes. ^ Henry Emmons, .of Belleville, was a caller last week. He is sending a nice lot of white carnations to H. G. Berning and reports a fine run of trade in his city. The Burton-Allison Co. and the Man- chester Chemical Co., in our city, are busy preparing green coloring for carna- tions for St. Patrick's day, for which they have a great many advance orders. Charles Kuehn has started his spring cleaning early. The place is being deco- rated and all hands are busy in the mix-up. Henry Ostertag reports that he had a few good wedding orders just before Lent set in. He is taking great interest in the building of the new coliseum near his place of business. C. Young & Sons Co. are this week making a splendid show of tulips in their large windows, which serve as a great at- traction. J. F. Ammann, of Edwardsville, spent a day in the city last week. His time is much taken up with the duties of secre- tary of the Illinois State Florists' Asso- ciation. He and President Albert T. Hey, of the association, visited the Belle- Mabch 5, 1008. The Weekly Rorists' Review. BRIDES AND MAIDS More plentiful and quality fine. Richmonds also more in evidence and grade much better than for some time past; other roses plentiful. f^ AMM A#S^Mf» Quality fine and our prices right. If you are ^>Om llOllvllS in need of a quantity, wire us or drop us a card— we can furnish. We are selling quantities of CARNATION GREEN DYE for St. Pat- rick's day, put up in quart cans, $1.00 each; gallon, $3.50. E. H. HUNT 76-78 Wabash Ave., Chicago, III. Current Prices BEAUTIES Per doz. 30to36-inch $4.00 24 to SO-inch 2.00 to 3.00 15 to 20-inch 1.50 to 2.00 8to 12-inch .75to 1.00 Shorts .75 ROSES (Teas) Per 100 Bride and Maid $.'i.00 to $ 8.00 Richmond 6.00to 10.00 KlUarney 6.00 to 10.00 Perle 4.00to 7.00 Roses, our selection 4.00 CARNATIONS, medium 1.50 to 2.00 " fancy 2.00 to 3.00 MISCELLANEOUS Violets, double 50 to .75 single 50to .75 Harrisii LiUes 12.00 to 15.00 Callaa 10.00 to 12.00 Valley 3.00to 4.00 Tulips 3.00 Paper Whites 3.00 Romans 3.00 SweetPeas 75to 1.00 GREENS Smilax Strings per doz., 1.50 Asparagus Strings each, .40 to .50 Asparagus Bunches " .35to .50 Sprengeri Bunches " .35 Adlantum per 100, 1.00 Ferns, Fancy per 1000. 2.00 Galax, Green " 1.00 Bronze " 1.00 Boxwood 25c per lb.; 100 lbs., 15.00 SUBJECT TO MARKET CHANGE. Mention The Review when you write. Smilax Long, heavy strings Leucothoe Design makers need it WILD SMILAX Only large cases, $5.00 Sprengeri In liberal bunches Boxwood Case lots our specialty Asparagus Good strings, fine Dunches Galax Green and Bronze All Cut Flowers in Large Supply AIX STOCK BILUED AT CHICAGO MARKET RATES KENMCOTT BROS. CO. WHOLESALE COMMISSION FLORISTS 48-50 Wabash Ave. L.D.Phone, central 4^6. CHICXGO Mention The Review when you write. ville florists last week and spent a most enjoyable day. On an inspection trip we find the flo- rists west of Grand avenue are making attractive window displays of bulb stock. Among them are Fred C. Weber, Town- send Floral Co., Miss Newman, F. H. Weber, Ellison Floral Co., and Kalisch. They report a good sale on blooming plants. Our local growers about town are busy now preparing their Easter stock. The prospects are good for plenty of lilies, which they say are all looking well and free from disease. Azaleas, too, will be plentiful and fine. The second spring flower show of the St. Louis Horticultural Society will open March 10 and promises to be larger and better than the first one last year. The executive committee is hard at work com- pleting all arrangements. The Florists' Club will hold its regu- lar monthly meeting in the old meeting hall, March 12. The trustees will report on the meeting hall and the annual rose exhibition will be held at this meeting. W. Abrahamson, of E. H. Hunt's, Chi- cago, was a visitor last week. J. J. B. UTICA, N. Y. Carnation Exhibition. The Utica Florists' Club held its sev- enth annual carnation meeting 'February 28 and it was in every way a gratifying success. The club has" a membership of over sixty and the attendance was large. There was a magnificent display of cut flowers, mainly carnations, which were ex- hibited in vases placed on long tables in the center of the hall. The exhibits included a new cerise pink of large size, called Splendor, which is to be disseminated this year by Steven- son Bros., Baltimore, Md, Victoria, from J. H. Gushing, Quid- nick, E. I., attracted much attention, as did a vase of Neptune from Paul Thom- son, of West Hartford, Conn. On the same table was President Seelye, from H. W. Field, Northampton, Mass., a large vase of Beacon from Peter Fisher, of Ellis, Mass., and one of Harvard, from J. D, Cockcroft, of Northport, L. I. A vase of the new single violet, Bos- ton, which will be sent out this year, also stood on this table. The violets were from William Sim, of Cliftondale, Mass. Another exhibit deserving of special mention was a vase of Rhea Reid rose from the E. G. Hill Co., Richmond, Ind. On another table was a fine hunch of Sulphur Phoenix narcissus and two vases of hyacinths shown by C. W. Bushinger, of New Hartford. Dr. W. A. Rowlands had a large dis- play of carnations. L. F. Goodwin, of Clark Mills, showed White Perfection; J. O. Graham, of Little Falls, showed fine Enchantress and Rose-pink' Enchant- ■v'S 30 The Weekly Florists^ Review* Mahch 5, 1908. WE ARE TBE ONLY PEOPLE for the TRDE IRISH GREEN FLOWER ,^bj^ COLORING (That is absorbed ^^^%^P^^^ throug^h the stems) ST. PATRICK GREEN FOR MARCH 17th. .«k.M.i ^i^mm^m. .a*^ ■■ a 1^ V- fBlue, $1.«6 LaTender, $1 00 Yellow, «1.00"1 i^^.n-^ .m. m •«,M,m>>», »-m COLORS WE MAKE U^-ini^^*'**^' »^ ^,. p.?^«'^ g--; 11:^^ LIQUID OR POWDER All colors put up iu quart bottles. Samples for the asking. Remit with order. BURTON-ALLISON COMPANY, St. Louis, U.S.A. Mention The Review when you write. GREEN CARNATION FEUD Buy the genuine stuff from Mrs. Beu yUir nQIOm ATnD ^^° made the first fluid and exhibited the first I nC UniUinn l Ully green carnations at the Ckicaoo Chrysinthemum Show $1.00 per Quart. Cash With Order. FIVE YEARS AGO Can also be had in powder form, enoug^h for one quart, $1.00 MRS. r. BEU, 60 WABASH AVENUE, Mention The Review when you write. CHICAGO ^is^in Fresh Gut Leucothoes Green or bronze. $4..')0 per 1000. Stock e:uaran- teed very best colors and si/.es to suit you. Also FANCT and DAGGER FERNS, GA- LAX LEAVES and RHODODENDRON SPRATS fresh from my cold storage, low prices. E. H. HITCHCOCK, Glenwood, Mich. Mention The Review when you write. H. J. Smith HARDY CUT FERN DEALER, ETC. HINSDALE, - ■ MASS. Mention The Kevtew when yon write. ress, and William P. Pfeifer oxhibited Enchantress, White Enchantress, Rose- pink Enchantress and Winsor. After the exhibits had been duly ex- amined and discussed the florists partook of a banquet. The next meeting of the club will be held at the residence of Dr. W. A. Row- lands, WJiitesboro, on the first Thursday in April, at which time a winter clam- bake will be enjoyed. WAYSIDE NOTES. Mark Aitken, of Springfield, Mass., is taking a trif) to Bermuda and Cuba, hoping to be thoroughly recuperated in time for the Easter JJ-ush. Carl Meacham (not Goodenough. as given in my last note), who has charge of the store end of the business, reports very satisfactory returns for this month, with good orders ahead. J. W. Adams & Co.. of Springfield, are getting excellent returns from Carnation Prospector, which for freedom of bloom and intensity of color stands unequaled. While not a fancy, it is a great commer- cial sort. The new house, 42x100 feet and eighteen feet to the ridge, is very satisfactory. Cement slabs on iron sup- ports have been adopted for the benches. B. W. Brainard, of Thompsonvillc, Conn., has about 25,000 feet of glass and intends adding during the summer. He Emerald GREEN CARNATION FLUID For St. Patrick's Day Green CamatlonB USE AJAX FLOWER DTE. The only Dye on the market that will color a beautiful Emerald Green and still allow the flower to retain its natural appearance. Money refunded if not satis- factory. Complete instructions free. Per quart, by express, $1.00. Can only be had from WINTERSON'S Seed Store Wabash 'Ave., CHIuAoO) ILL Mention The Review when you write. GREEN CARNATIONS GET READY FOR ST. PATRICK Emerald Green Coloring, ihe best for Carnations. Liquid, tl.OO per quart. Powder, $1.00 per package. Manchester Cfiemicai Co. 2804 Manchester Ave., St. LOUIS, NO. Phones, Kinloch, Central &31H; Bell, Beaumont 84 Specify Liquid or Powder Mention The Review when you write. Southern WILD SMILAX NOW READY « Write, wire or telephone the introducers. Caldwell The Woodsman Decorative Co. EVERGREEN, ALABAMA Mention The Review when you write. grows for retail and finds a ready sale for everything that is well grown. His best kinds of carnations are Harlowar- den. White Perfection and Winsor. En- chantress will supersede Fair Maid, as while this variety is beautiful in color, it is much less productive than the former. FERNS- GALAX -LEUGOTHOE Hardy Fancy Fem« Per 100 20c Per 1000 91.60 Graan and Bronza Galmz Laavaa PerlOOO 91.00 PerlO.OOO 97.60 Graan Lauoothoa Bpraya Per 100 60o PerlOOO 94.60 Boxwood Perbanch 25c M-lb. case 96.6 Graan Bhaat Mosa Per bale 25c Bundle, 6 bales. ..91.00 >pli»Knuni Moss Extra larare bales, per bale 91.26 CE PDITPUCII Wholesale Com- ■ L UnilUnCLL mission Florist. 84-8e Bast TUrd St.. Oladnnatl, Ohio. Mention The Revlow when you write. Green Carnations BY USING CYACEINE COLORS The color is produced by allowing the flower stems to remain in the solution about six hours or over night, after which they can be placed in water. The flowers are not injured by the solution, neither their texture nor odor being affected. Price per (one quart) package, J80c, prepaid, to any address. New customers are expected to send cash with order. Ui Hi UrdnSlQIli PBOyiDENCErB".*!. Mention The Review when yon write. Green GARNITIONS Send 25c and receive by mail a package of dye that will color 75 to 100 carnations green. Have many letters stating it is best on market. 3 pack- ages 60c. 2c stamps accepted. Louis LIsass, Chillicothe, Ohio Mention The Review when you write. Funeral work has kept the whole force busy for several davs. W. Waco, Tex. — Miss Annie Wolfe, an associated member of the firm that oper- ates the Cleveland Nursery, was married March 4 to John 11. Brigance. March 5, 1908. The Weekly Florists' Review. 31 Green Carnations Kr^' SHOW WINDOWS FOR 10 YEARS ^\^?klt*^irr"STeVh"e MAN WHO KNOWS St. Patrick's Colorlns (powder fonn), enough tor 1 quart, $1.00. Save the EXPRESS CHARGES. SAMPLES FREE. FRED GEAR [Tt'BZ U13 Vine St., CINCINNATI, OBIO Mention The Review when you write. ^ Hardy Cat Ferns Fancy or DaBKor, $1.00 per 1000. Extra Fine Bozvrood, $8.00 per case. Brilliant Bronze or Green Galax, $1.00 per 1000: 10,000 lots, $7.50 per case. Wild Smilax, 50-lb. cases, $6.00. Fresh made laurel festoonlnB, 4c, 5c and 6c per yard. Send us your orders and be pleased L«ucotlioe Sprays, bronze or green, 40c per 100. Ground Pine, 7c per lb., or 5c per yd. Tel. Office, New Salem, Mass L. D. Phone Oonneotion. UILLINGTOR, MASS. Mention The Review when you write. WHOLESALE GALAX, FERNS and LEUCOTHOE Direct from the woods to the dealer. Galax, Green and Bronze 50c per 1000 Leucothoe Sprays (green only) $2.00 per 1000 Ferns, Dagger and Fancy 70c per 1000 Special prices on lots of 100,000 and up. Terms strictly cash. F. O. B. Elk Park, N. C. NORTH CAROLINA EVERGREEN CO. Successor to F. W. RICHARDS & CO. BANNERS ELK, N. C. Mention The Review when you write. FERNS Dagger Ferns and Galax Leaves Galax, per 1000 $1.00 Per case 7.50 Bronze or Green Daareer Ferns, DA<3GER FERNS. Per 1000 $1.00 Pull count; stock guaranteed. Try them once and you will always use them. A. L. FORTUNES. ?s'„°s?Atrs;s;: Alpntlon The Review when y,m write. Hardy Cut FERNS Fancy and Daeeer $1.00 per 1000. (iood quality. 20 years of experi- ence. Thomas Collins, Hinsdale, Mass. Mention The Refle* when vou write. E. A. BEAVEN Southern Wild Smilax, Log Mosses, Natural and Perpetuated-at Wholesale, EVERGREEN, ALABAMA Mention The Review when you write. "'^i F FIRST QUALITY. $ 1 .25 per 1 000 ALSO DEALER IN ••• FAMCY DAGGER ...BALED SPRUCE FOR CEMETERY USE GALAX LEAVES, BOUQUET GREEN, SPHAGNUM MOSS, etc. L. B. BRAGUE, s»sS^«.. HINSDALE, MASS. Mention The Review when yon write. HENRY M. ROBINSON & CO. WHOLESALE AND COMMISSION FLORISTS Hardy Cut EvergreensiH" Florists' Supplies 15 Province St., and 9 Chapman Place, BOSTON, MASS. Bronze Galax, best quality $8..50 per case of 10,000 Green Galax, best (luality 7..50 per case of 10.000 DasBerand Fancy Ferns $1.50 per 1000 Laurel Festooning, Boxwood, Southern Wild Smilax. Sphagnum Moss, Green Moss, Leucothoe Sprays, etc. Mention The Review when you write. Fancy and Dagger FERNS, 40 Broadway, •1.76 per 1000 Diicount on large orders. Ne'w Crop Galax, Bronx* or Green, $1.26 per 1000; 10,000, «7.50. WUd Smilax. 60-lb. case. $6.00. Sphacnum Moss, large bales $1.26. Lonoothoe Sprays. $1.00 per 100; 1000. $7.50. Box^^ood, 35c per bunch; 60 lbs., $7.50. Florists in the Middle and Western States can save money by placing their fern orders with us. A trial order solicited. MICHIQAN CUT FLOWER EXCHANQE, WHOLESALE COMMISSION FLORISTS All phone connections Inc. Mention The Review when you write. DETROIT, MICH. RAFFIA and SPHAGNUM MOSS Oscar Smith & Sons Co. ?^^ll%l^ SlO'tSO SPRUCE ST., PHILADET.PHIA. PA. 156 5th Avo.. NEW TORK CITT. ^ Mention The Review when you write. "Dopentfable" Brand Raffia. Oleaa. Brlcht and of Extra Width. We are exclusive agents for the largest ship- pers of Prime Madagascar Raffia, importing direct and savinr you all brokerage and handling in London. Sphacnum Mosa of our own gathering. A large stock of beat quality always on band. Dagger Ferns ROBERT GROVES 187 Commercial St. ADAMS, - • MASS. Mention The Review when you write. Hardy Cut FERNS FANCY and DA06EK Fine Qnallty fl.OO per 1000 6. J. WALKER, Savoy Centre, Mass. Mention The Review when you write. ,««m.«y,jwr"^H4^iPU^ un^i»4!fpp« 7CTO ^•i"'^^- The Weekly Florists^ Review* Mabch 5, 1008. r NEW ROSE ** MRS JARDINE Every Florist who Plants a Rose , for Winter Forcing wants at least Six Qualities A FREE, STRONG GROWTH, WITH GOOD FOLIAGE. A VARIETY THAT CAN BE EASILY GROWN. LARGE FLOWERS ON LONG STEMS. DELICIOUS FRAGRANCE. DISTINCT, PLEASING COLOR THAT WILL SELL AT SIGHT. A ROSE THAT WILL HOLD ITS COLOR IN THE DULL DAYS OF DECEMBER AND JANUARY. MRS. JARDINE has all these characteristics, and, in addition, is of so perfect a form that it can be used either in the bud or half expanded flower. The color is a bright rosy pink, shading in the outer petals to salmon pink, and, even in January, when Bridesmaids and Killarney lose their color, Mr*. Jardine is as bright as in October or March. We extend a cordial invitation to everyone interested in this New. Rose to visit our Nurseries and see it growing, MRS. JARDINE has been awarded Two Silver Medals, numerous Certificates, and successfully stood the best test which any novelty can possibly have in passing unanimously, in December, the Award Committee of the New York Florists' Club after an exhaustive examination of the growmg plants, with a score of 92 points. Strong^ Plants on own roots, from 8>^-inch pots, $6.00 per doz.; $30.00 per 100; $70.00 per 250; $260.00 per 1000; 6000 lor $1126.00; 10,000 for $2126.00. Grafted on Dickson's Manetti Stocks, $5.00 per 100 additional. Address orders to .\^ ROBERT SCOTT & SON, Sharon Hill, Pa. Or WM. P. CRAIG, ^h,^^,J''^'c^^. 1305 Filbert St., Phliadelphia, Pa. Mention The Review when you write. TARRYTOWN, N. Y. The regular monthly meeting of the Tarrytown Horticultural Society was held at Good Templars haJl, Friday evening, February 28. The executive com- mittee reported that the following dates had been arranged for the aunual ex- hibitions: Summer show, June 14; fall show, November 4 to 6. An invitation was read from the Monmouth County Horticultural Society to attend its fourth annual dinner at Red Bank, March 3. C. M. Atkinson, Irvington, was elected an active member of the society. William Scott offered a prize for twelve cut roses, but we are sorry to report that roses must be off crop around here, as tlie only roses on the table were from Robert Scott & Son, Sharon Hill, Pa. They sent their new rose, Mrs. Jardine, which after a critical discussion was awarded a certificate of merit. "Rose Growing Under Glass" was the subject for the evening. The discussion was opened by Joseph Mooney, who was fol- lowed by many members. L. A. M. THE READERS' CORNER. Charcoal Screenings. A less persistent man than myself would give up trying to tell the trade about it, but I know that charcoal screen- ings are good for florists and my many local customers prove it, but how to make your readers know it also baffles me, and I am willing to be shown. You may, if you please, repeat my advertisements at the same price in an- other part of the paper nearer the ads of tobacco or fertilizers, but it does seem to me that when one of your cor- respondents asks what will be the best for sour soil, or a similar question, it might be possible for you to answer "charcoal screenings"; that is, if you have had the time to read all or any of the testimonials I have sent you. I believe that your readers are pro- gressive men or they would not take a trade paper, and, therefore, anything like my purifier ought to appeal to them. E. V. SiDELL. Poughkeepsie, N. Y. Lafayette, Ind. — Herman Roth is pre- paring to put up another greenhouse at his place on the west side. It will afford bench-room for 2,000 American Beauty plants. Decatur, III. — Saturday night, Feb- ruary 22, the flower store of Mrs. Jacob Daut was entered by burglars. The re- port does not state what booty was se- cured. Troy, O.— C. W. Skinner and W. H. Coles have formed a partnership as the Skinner Irrigation Co., to conduct the business of C. W. Skinner in irrigation systems. Danbury, Conn. — T. H. Judd has added a carnation house, 25x100 feet, to his extensive plant. He finds a steady sale for good stock and predicts a busy spring. He goes light on bulbous stock. WANT ADVERTISEMENTS. Advertisements under this head one cent a word. CASH WITH ORDER. When answers are to be addressed In our care, add 10 cents for forwardlnR. SITUATION WANTED-As rose, carnation and chrysanthemum grower, or general foreman; young man; reference; state wages. Address No. 146, care Florists' Review, Chicago. SITUATION WANTED-Florist '2.'i years; expe- rienced grower fine roses, carnations, mums, bulbs, general stock; designing; take charge; good wages. Florist. 707 17th St., Detroit, Mich. SITUATION WANTED-As florist or private gardener; middle-aged man, 2 children; best of references for 28 years; good all-round man; state jpartlculRrs. Address No. 1)87, care Flo- rists' Review, Obicago. SITUATION WANTED-By a florist, with an American, in Ohio or Ind.; under foreman; good references; good grower and worker; two years at last place. Address No. 148, care Flo- rists' Review, Chicago. SITUATION WANTED-By a gardener of long experience. Address laiOW. 18th St., Chicago. SITUATION WANTED-By an all-round, relia* ble, competent and trustworthy man as grow* er and designer; 10 years' experience; age, .31; married; the highest references. Address No. 144, care Florists' Review, Chicago. SITUATION WANTED-As working foreman by all-round grower and propagator of Al roses and carnations, mums and general cut flowers; references as to ability, etc. Address A. F. Die- trich, 919 5th St., Fairmont, W. Va. SITUATION WANTED-By experienced nur- seryman (single), understanding all kinds of propagating, as budding, grafting, etc.; either in greenhouse or outside: understands business thoroughly. Address Otto Erdmans, Box 274, Salida, Colo. SITUATION WANTED-By a first-class grower of roses, carnations, violets, mums and gen- eral line of pot and bedding plants; capable of taking entire charge; 21 years of experience; state wages, please. Address No. 69, care Flo- rists' Review, Chicago. SITUATION WANTED-Thoroughly competent man is open for engagement as rose and car- nation grower: has had charge of some of the largest places in this country: can furnish satis- factory references as to ability, ete. Address No. 146, care Florists' Review, Chicago. SITUATION WANTED-As gardener on a pri- vate estate: married, no children; had experi- ence in aU branches under glass and outside; would prefer around Cleveland. Ohio; good ref- erences; please state all particulars and salary in first letter. Address Gardener, Box 279. Roslyn, L.I., N.Y. SITUATION WANTED-(ierman, 26 years of age, single, honest and industrious, wishes^to make a change; 12 years' experience in the florist business; understands the growing, habits and requirements of all pot and bedding plants, cut flowers, vegetables and fruits in and out doors; thoroughly understands propagating, forcing, planting out, etc.; have had experience in some of the nest nurseries in Europe and England; competent to take charge: only offers from retail places, private estates or institutions taken into consideration; expect good wages and perma- nent position; have excellent references. Address No. 184, care Florists' Review, Chicago. HELP WANTED-A good, general greenhouse man; give reference and state wages. Wag- ner Park Conservatories, Sidney, O. HELP WANTED-A good rose grower at $1.5.00 and one assistant at S12.00 per week; posi- tions are open March 15. William Dittmann, New Castle, Ind. HELP WANTED- Young man or ladv to make up designs for store in Chicago; must have experience. Address No. 14S, care Florists'iRe- view, Chicago. Mabch 5, 1908. The Weekly Florists' Review* 33 H^ HELP WANTED-Thoroughly competent car- nation Krower; single man; quick worker: state wages expected and give full particulars. Address No. 140, care Florists' Review, Chicago. JELP WANTED-Assistant in general green- house work; roses and carnations; commer- cial place; state reference and experience. Ad- dress No. 189| care Florists' Review, Chicago. HELP WANTED-In western New York, first- class rose grower and all-round man; sober and reliable; steady position to right party: give reference and wages expected. Address No. 117| care Florists' Review, Chicago. HELP WANTED-Qualifled grower of mums, carnations, violets and pot plants for deco- ration; private place; English or Scotch pre- ferred: age about 30; $.30.00 her month and board. Address Head Gardener, Fox Hill, Bryn Mawr, Penna. HELP WANTED-A good, honest and reliable all-around man ; must be good grower of roses and carnations ; as grower and assistant manager for retail place. Address No. 110, care Florists' Review, Chicago. HELP WANTED-An active, reliable man as working foreman; must be good grower of roses, carnations, mums, bulbs and bedding plants; permanent position, at fair wages, to the right man; 15.000 feet of glass, erected last year; references recjuired. D. P. Smith Floral Co., Flo- ral Park, R. P. D. 2, Flint, Mich. HELP WANTED-By April 1, a working fore- man, married, to take charge of 3.5,000 feet of glass where roses, carnations, mums and gen- «ral line of bedding and pot plants are grown for retail store; must be capable of producing first- class material and also fully able to handle help to best advantage. Address John Reck & Son, Bridgeport, Conn. HELP WANTED-Competent manaf^er for flo- rist and landscape business, Chicago sub- urb; must thoroughly understand greenhouse, forcing and bedding ))lants, perennials and shrubs and have American experience: do not reply unless qualitied for a tirst-class position: give full particulars and wages expected. Ad- dress No. ISO, care Florists' Review, Chicago. WANTED— Catalogues, both wholesale and re- tail, with discounts, all kinds. A. M. Gilbert, 10 Grand Ave., Middletown. N. Y. FOR SALE-3000 2-in. pots at $2.00 per 1000; 1000 3-in. pots, $5.00: cash, F. O. B. Brookfleld. W. T. Stephens & Co., Brookfleld, Mo. FOR SALE OR EXCHANGE-For small green- house, real estate in college town. Address No. ISft, care Florists' Review, Chicago. FOR SALE— Greenhouses in central 'Kansas, 5000 feet of glass; 10 acres of land; established since 1880; good reasons for selling. Address No. ISS, care Florists' Review, Chicago. FOR SALE— Do you want to go west and coin money in the greenhouse and florist busi- ness? Capital required, $3000; can be cleared ev- ery year. Ira B. Sturges, Baker City, Ore. FOR SALE— Greenhouses, new and good; 2U acres land, 6-room cottage, out buildings, etc.: growing city in West Washington; please inquire. A. M. Barnett, Centralia, Wash. FOR SALE-$2800 will buy 5000 square feet of glass, new; ground, stock, horse, wagons, tools, etc.; $2000 cash required: all stock first- class; good reason for selling. Address Adolph Anthes. 2093 Lowell Ave., Chicago, 111. FOR SALE-Nicely fitted up florist store ready to do business in; 75th St. and Madison Ave. corner: lease, one to five years: best private neighborhood in New York City; immediate pos- session. Address No. ISS, care Florists' Review, Chicago. FOR SALE-Greenhouse, 3000 feet glass, newly built: modern 8-room dwelling, barn, ks acre around; finely stocked with roses, carnations, etc.; can sell 3 times what I grow; located in live, social town In Michigan; price $3500, $1000 down. Address No. 186, care Florists' Review, Chicago. FOR SALE-20,000 square feet of glass, well stoclted, 3 acres of ground, 6-room house, all modern, in good repair ; money making place in best city in Indiana; $4,500 required; details to parties meaning business. Address No. 106, care Florists' Review, Chicago. Xj^OR SALE-A thriving business established .since 1899. located at a cemetery gate and well stocked for spring business; fine private and borne trade; possession given at once; sickness and death reasons for selling. Apply at W. M. Murphy's, 311 Main St., Cincinnati, O "p^OR SALE-1000 feet second-hand 1-ln. pipe, va- » ilu"** If nfths, from 6 to 10 feet and over; good threads both ends- no junk, but good look- fog pipe; price. F. O. B., Mt. Pleasant, without sleeves, 3 cts. per foot; with new sleeves, 3 "-i cts P?eas*a i P* ^ '""^®'"" *'• ^- McAdams, Mt. FOR SALE-Greenhouses. residence and prop- erty In good thriving town in central Okla- homa. Address No. 141, care Florists' Re- view, Chicago. FOR RENT OR SALE- Seven greenhouses, well filled, doing a good business; purchaser buy- ing the stock; for particulars see my adv. in this paper Feb. 20. W. H. Humfeld Floral Co., Kan- sas City, Mo. FOR SALE-One No. 30 Model sectional hot water boiler: capacity, 1750 feet radiation; only used three winters and is in good (condition; price, $150.00. About 800 feet 4-in. pipe and fit- tings at 10c per foot; good condition; prices are P. O. B. Brookfield. W. T. Stephens & Co.. Brookfleld. Mo. FOR SALE— Largest florist business in a flour- ishing western city of 100.000; vast, rich ter- ritory. 200.000 square miles; 70,000 feet of glass: elegant store, doing fine business. Price, green- houses, $30,000; with store, $40,000; would sell third Interest to right parties. Address No. 188, care Florists' Review, Chicago. FOR SALE-$4500 will buy 10 acres of finest rose soil and five greenhouses stocked with roses and adiantums, heated with steam boiler big enough to heat three times as much glass; steam road and trolley pass the property; can have possession at once; 22 miles from Philadelphia. Write to P. O. Box No. 77. North Wales. Pa. FOR SALE— A retail florist baisiness consisting of 4200 feet of glass, well stocked, store build- ing with living rooms above; on two lots, 44x136 feet; located in the heart of a residence city (county seat) of 10,000 inhabitants, less than 50 miles from Chicago, with good surrounding towns. Address No. 118, care Florists' Review, Chicago. F OR SALE-OR RENT-Ten acres and 3 green- houses aggregating ,5000 ft. of glass in sub- urbs of Atlanta, Ga.; devoted to growing of plants, rose bushes, bulbs and truck, for wnich there is good demand: priviite water works; two good houses and barn; paved roads: street cars near; best reasons for selling. E. G. Firkins, Sta- tion A, R. P. D. 7. Atianta, Ga. FOR SALE— A large, modem and successful flo- ral establishment, the oldest established in the city, carrying a complete line of cut flowers, potted plants, seeds, poultry supplies, etc.: this place must be seen to be appreciated, and, under proper management, is a moneymaker; will be sold at a price that is right. For further informa- tion address C. Edwin Oyster. 607-8 Dollar Bank Bldg.. Youngstown. Ohio. FOR SALE OR TO RENT-Greenhouse prop- erty; two houses 22x150 feet each, latest con- struction, steam heat, brick cottage with modern conveniences: ideal location on river bank, southern exposure; good business opportunity in ?;rowing Canadian town of 12,000 people; owner orced to attend to otherinterests, sacrificing this; write for terms: immediate disposal necessary. Address No. 114, care Florists' Review, Chicago. FOR SALE-Greenhouse property. I offer for sale to quick buyer a splendid greenhouse property at Highland, N. Y.. consisting of the fol- lowing 3 houses, respectively: 161x26, 102x26 and 100x50, all of the most modern iron construction, heated with hot water and supplied from village water system; also, one propagating house, 50x6. together with 2 acres of valuable land, all lying in the village of Highland: this property is in Al condition and will be sold at a reasonable figure on easy terms: possession given June 1, 1908. L. M. Parker, Highland, N.Y. FOR SALE, CHEAP Morehead Steam Trap, as good as new, been in use only six months. Have no use for it. Address JOHN BOEHNKR, Florist, Dajrton, Otxlo. WHEN YOU PAY for advertising space-make that space pull business. If your advertis- ing is not paying— if you are about to start a campaign— write us. We can make your adver- tising profltable. Send data, size of space and One Dollar for trial Ads. Floral Advertising Club, Newburgh, N.Y. H. Raymond Campbell, Adv. Mgr. SITUATION WANTBD as foreman or manager, by sober, industrious, ambitious young man, with long experience on some of the best wholesale and retail places in America. Good grower of carnations, roses and general all-around stock. Familiar with steam and hot water, pipe fitting, greenhouse building, etc. Only those having a first-class place, want- ing No. 1 stock grown 'and who are willing to give a competent man a chance to have success, need answer. Good salary expected. References. State fuUpartic'lars. Address X.V.Z. Bridgeport, Cunn. MANAGER WANTED Manager wanted for Dunlop's Retail Store In Toronto, Ontario. This store does the leading and best business in Toronto and requires a man of the very best type, who is thoroughly compe- tent and up-to-date in decoration and designing. Apply with references to HSNRT WINNXTT, Tbe Arlinirton Hotel, New York City. WANTED DRUMMERS calling on florists to sell bulbs as a side line. No samples required. BOX 56, PORTSMOUTH, VA. WANTED A good grower, on April 1. of carnations, mums, roses and general bedding stock and de- signer. State wages, with references, in first let- ter, also whether married or single. None but first-class man need apply. H. GLENN FLEMING, Fairmont, W. Va. WANTED = SALESMAN To Handle Good Side Line on Commission. One who calls on Florists, Seed Houses, Nurseries, Cemetery Superintendents, Monument Dealers, etc. The Kramer Bros. F'dy Co., Dayton, 0. WANTED Sober, honest and industrious florist, one fully competent to take charge of wholesale and retail greenhouse and store, place of 15,000 feet glass. Must be good designer and decorator and able to grow all kinds of cut flowers, bedding, bulb stock, etc. Married man, middle-aged preferred. None but a thoroughly reliable man, with gilt-edged reference, need apply. To a competent party gilt- edked opening is offered. To any others, please do not reply. Chance for part ownership. Address No. 1S5, care Florists' Review. Chicago. The Florists' Manual We note your advertisement in a recent number of the REVIEW of the second edition of Scott's Florists' Manaal, and request that you enter our order for a copy of this valuable book. The writer is thoroughly acquainted with the first edition of this work, having often had occasion to use it for reference while a student at the Michigan Agricultural College. Please rush this order, for we feel, with Mark Twain, that we "would rather not use violence." South Bend, Ind., July 28, 1906. SOUTH BEND FLORAL C THI REVISED EDITION IS NOW READY. Price, $6.00 a copy, carria^^ char^ ea prepaid. aORISTS' PUBLISHING CO., 334 Dearborn Street, CHICAGO . " -■■'.■ 14 The Weekly Florists' Review. March 5, 1908. THE WORLD'S GREATEST ASTER MISS KATE LOCK Colors Biioliaiitr«M*Pliik or White, 50o per trade pkt. No checks. Instructions, "How to Grow Asters," with every order. : : Not guaranteed unless bearing my signature. J. H. LOCK, Aster Specialist, 41 Manchester Ave., Toronto, Ont. Mention Tlie Kevlew when .von write. Seed Trade News. AMEBICAN SEED TRADE ASSOCIATION. Pres., George S. Green, Chicago; First Vice- pres^ k. H. Duryea. New York; Sec' y and treas.. C. E. Kendel, Cleveland. Twenty-sixth annual convention at Hotel Pontchartrani, De- troit, Mich., June '23 to 2.'), 1!X)8. J. M. Clark, secretary of the Leonard Seed Co., Chicago, has been on the sick list for a fortnight. German seeds are still arriving in con- siderable quantity, shipments having been later than usual. The counter trade has begun to take on a little activity in the cities that have had a touch of spring. The pea and bean growers are slowly convincing the farmers that this is not a favorable season, on general conditions, for a big boost in prices. Every now and then someone digs up a little onion seed that will germinate and for which he is willing to take a price that is within reason. The mail trade for February was about normal and March starts much as usual. Spring weather is needed to put full force into the mailing trade. The wholesale trade reports numerous fill-in orders already coming to hand from the southern trade; and it still is possible to supply most of the require- ments. Dealings with the canners are at a standstill. The wholesale grocery trade is holding off in booking contracts for the 1908 pack and the canners appear to have all the seeds they need just now. The crop of clover seed in Illinois in 1907 was 30,233 bushels, except for the crop of 1905, which was 29,913 bushels, the smallest on record, but the average price per bushel was $8.30, much the highest ever realized. The California growers are feeling quite cheerful. They say that they have had no trouble in booking contracts at the prices asked and the season to date has been favorable to all seed crops in the Santa Clara valley. Many houses find they are likely to have enough of the items they thought would be shortest, as the buyers show a disposition to take "something just as good" instead of the varieties on which there has been a big advance in prices. A few days ago President Green and Secretary Kendel met in Detroit and made final arrangements with the Hotel Pontchartrain for headquarters for the twenty-sixth annual convention of the American Seed Trade Association June 23 to 25. The use of a suite of rooms on the parlor floor has been secured for the meetings and ample accommodations for all have been assured at reasonable rates. TUBEROUS BE60NIAS LARGE PLUMP BULBS FROM A PRIZE STRAIN Do/,. 100 1000 SINGLE MIXED $0.80 $'2.00 $18.00 SINGLE SEPARATE COLORS 3.5 2.25 20.00 DOUBLE MIXED 50 3.50 &S.00 DOUBLE SEPABATE COLOBS (iO 3.75 35.00 Giant Gloxinias Doz. 100 1000 CHOICE MIXED $0.50 $3.25 $;M.OO SEPABATE COLOBS 60 3.50 Early Forcing Valley Highest Quality, special offer to reduce Surplus Stock. $1.25 per 100; $11.50 per 1000; 5000 Pips $50.00 Write fur Florists' Wholesale List. JOHHSON SEED COMPANY 217 Market St„ PHIUDELPHU, PA. Mention The Rpvlew when you write. Stock Seed Giant Branching K%um% Drable Rtwtrt Pure White. % oz.. 75c; oz.. 96.00 % oz., 60c; oz.. 14.00 Other Oolora... H. E. FI8KE SEED CO. II M« IS FaHeail Hall 8a. BOSTON. MASS. Mention The Review when you write. The Illinois College of Agriculture is running a "seed special" over the lines of the Chicago & Eastern Illinois rail- road. C. Peterson & Sons, florists, Esca- naba, Mich., will put in a full stock of garden and flower seeds for the spring trade. The season is on with full force with the seedsmen of the Pacific northwest and they say the indications point to a larger total than last year. The National Seed Co., 117 Fifth ave- nue, is making a bid for a part of the Chicago business in garden and field seeds, poultry supplies, etc. L. L. May & Co., St. Paul, say that the season is starting better than it ever did, the business evidently feeling the stimulus of the greatly improved facili- ties afforded by the new building put up since the last season. In spite of the fact that last year the Chicago postoffice held up the seed cata- logue of Montgomery Ward & Co., and the assistant attorney general for the de- partment at Washington said the action was right, some almost identical prize offers are found in seed literature now going through the mails, but originating at other oflSees than Chicago. The un- equal enforcement of the law is one of the standing complaints against the post- oflBce department, some business men be- ing allowed to do things not permitted to those of other cities. Gold Medal Strain BEGONIAS Tuberous-Rooted Slnsle- 100 $2.50 2..50 2.50 2.,50 2.50 2.50 2.50 2..50 2.50 2.i5 5.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 4.00 iKle— Per doz. White $0.40 Yellow 40 Nankeen 40 Pink 40 Rose 40 Red 40 Dark Red 40 Salmon 40 Orange 40 Mixed ;i5 Double- White a5 Yellow f>5 Orange 6,5 Rose (>5 Dark Rose 65 Dark Red 65 Red 65 Salmon tin Mixed 50 CAIiADIUM ESCULENTUM or Elephant's Ear Per doz. 100 Size .5x7-inch bulbs 80.3(i $ 2.00 " 7x9 '• '• 48 3.00 • 9x11" " 85 6.00 " 12-inch and over bulbs 2.40 16.00 GLADIOLUS BULBS Of the following varieties we have exception- ally large and choice stock. Per 100 1000 .5000 America $7.00 $t>0.00 $250.00 Angnita 2..50 20.00 95.00 Brenchleyenala, selected 1st size 1.50 10.00 47..50 M«y 2.00 15.00 (iO.OO White and Llebt 1.50 12.00 57.50 Special Mixed, extra large selectbulbs 1.00 8.00 37..50 Tabroaea. Kxoelalor Pearl, 4x6-]stsize 9.00 40.00 Mention The Review when you write. It is said that the seed business of Montgomery Ward & Co., Chicago, gives every indication of exceeding last year by quite a little. There has been a great increase in the number of orders in the last few days, and they average larger than last year. This year's special seed catalogue is sent only on request and no space was given to seeds in the general catalogue. - Z'^' "^ V V^? 'TV • ■ ^ "r*^?-^ . ■ ?TTirS'^ * ■"*""'?■ March 5, 1908. The Weekly Rorists' Review* 35 COLORED VEGETABLE Seed Bags LARGE STOCK All Varieties Rush Orders Shipped Day Received. Hcrndoii,lcstcr & Key Co., Richmond, Virginia. Mention The Review when you write. JEROME B. RICE SEED GO. Growers of Peas, Beans, Sweet Corn Md ill kinds of Girden Seeds at Wholesale Only. aMBRIDGE, WMhingtoBCo.. NEW YORK Mention The Reyiew when you write. Surplus Stock! Onion, Radish, Beet. Carrot. Oucamber, Cauli- flower, Peas, Cabbage, Beans, Sweet Corn, etc. Write for prices for immediate shipment. ALL STOCK CHOICX 1007 CROF. MICHIGAN SEED CO., Bir City, Mich. Mention The Review when you write. SEATTLE, WASH. Growers of PUGET SOIND CABBAGE SEED Mention The Review when you write. Waldo Rohnerf 6ILROY, CAL. Wholesale Seed Grower Specialties: Lettuce. Onion, Sweet E>ea8. Astei '^•osmos. Mignonette, Verbena, in variety. Oor respoDdence solicited. Mention Tbe Review when you write. C. C. MORSE S CO. «- Sood Orowora Address all communications to our permanent addrest 48 to 56 Jackson St., San Francisco, Gal. Onion, Lettuce, Sweet Peas and Oth«r Oallf onil» 8p«olalti«a Mention Tbe Review when you write. RUFFLED GLADIOLL With your permission, I will say a few words in regard to A. E. Kunderd 's ruf- fled gladioli. He and I have been corre spending ever since he commenced to grow the gladiolus extensively, and I have been waiting for an opportunity to buy some of the new strain. "While other growers may have noticed a slight in- clination toward the ruflfled or crimped type, it remained for A. E. Kunderd to seize and develop it. From the illustra- tions of it in the Beview of January 23, and from conversation with Mr. Kunderd, I am expecting it to become very popu- lar. One of your readers expresses a LANDRETH'S SEEDS NONE ARE BETTER Try LANDRETH'S RED ROCK TOMATO, the best LARGE RED SORT, wholeaale price $2.76 per lb. or SHIPPER'S PRIDE CANTALOUPE, $1.20 per lb. BLOOMSDALE SEED FARMS, Bristol, Penn. Mention The Review when you write. LAWN GRASS SEED ...p.^,.. Dickinsons, Evergreen, and Pine Tree Brands SPECIAL MIXTURES SEED FOR GOLF GROUNDS THE ALBERT DICKINSON CO. MINNEAPOLIS CHICAGO Mention The Review when you write. LEONARD SEED CO. Growers and Wholesalers of Superior Garden Seeds Name your requirements; we can usually meet all seasonable demands. Flower Seeds— Onion Sets '%^4rw'^Ko1Jh st. CHICAGO Mention The Review when you write. YOU will t>e satisfied with the products of Burpee's "Seeds that Grow" Better write to Burpee, Philadelphia, — for new Complete Catalog Mention The Review when you write. THE EVEREH B. CLARK SEED C0.° Larrest STOwers of CONNECTICUT ONION SEED. Now offerlnB both 1907 and 1908 crop. Soutliport Yellow Globe, Soutliport Red Globe and Tellow Globe Dan vers. Mlliord, Conn. C East Jordan, Mloh. Slater Bay, Wis. Mention The Review when you write. GRADUS PEAS Finest stock in America. $4.7.5 per bu. Thos. Laxton, $4.00; Alaska, $4.50; First and Best, $3.25; Ameer, $4.00; Claudit, $4.00. Headquarters for Sweet Com, Onion Seed, etc. Trade price list on application, S. D. WOODRUFF & SONS, Orange, Conn. 88 Dey St., New York City. Mention The Review when you write. ROGERS BROTHERS SPECLALTY GROWERS PUREST sTRAiNsGarden Pea and Bean Seed For the Wbolesale Trade ALPENA, .... MICH. Mention The Review when you write. doubt as to its value, but perhaps he gave the matter no great consideration. With most flowers, breadth of petal, other things being equal, is a desirable char- acteristic. Take a tulip with " pointed petals a^na^W^^^STcoTTek'^ taste cares f ori^i^riKthe pe!tAl« Jielwoa^-^, so that the^^J||^;jWtrti "between them, they are uflpto of as ample and gen- erous. We'TIave the Masterpiece pansy, with petals not only broad but ruflled, and it is accorded a high place. The new Countess Spencer sweet peas are "waved," and so beautiful that the de- mand is enormous. A. J. Pieters Seed Co. Growers for the WHOLESALE TF(ADE Ready to quote on 1907 aurplus and 1908 contracts Hollister, - - Cal. Mention The Review wheft you write. S.M.ISBELL&CO. JACKSON, MICH. Contract Seed Grower* BEAN, CUCUMBER, TOMATO Radish, Pea, Muskmeion Sqnash, Watermelon, Sweet Cera Correspondence Solicited. ■^^^Wrlte for prioes on Snrpius Btooks ^'^v for Xmmedlato Slilpment. :;^^^Mentlon The Review when you write. '#RED J. BROWN SEED CO. Growers of Garden Peas and Beans Tor the Wholesale Trade GRAND RAPIDS. i > MICH. Mention Tbe Review when you write. • H'H: 36 The Weekly Florists^ Review* March 5, 1908. VIGK QUALITY ASTERS INTRODUCED BY US GROWN EVERYWHERE ▼lek'a Bxanohincr (8 c( Tiok's ■nowdrltt Tick's Boyal Purple Vlok's Kavendsr 0«m Vlok's Daybreak ▼lok's Vnrlty ▼lok's ■unset ▼lok's Mikado Vlok'a Cardinal Vlek'B Violet Klnff HOW TO GROW ASTERS (e^vised) FaN if lafimatijn ftr Atter Griwiri Price 10 oenta Free with an order of Aster Seed. SEND FOR OUR NEW Illuetrated and Deeorlptive Aster Book for Florists It describes in detail, not only the varieties originating with us, but also all other leading sorts. The largest and handsomest work of its kind ever issued. Every florist ougiht to liave VICK'S WHOLESALE CATALOGUE which gives prices on all the best varieties of flower and vegetable seeds, plants for greenhouse and outdoors; splendid assortment of bulbs. Both of these catalogues are free. ROCHESTER, N. Y. JAMES VICE'S SONS, The Leading: Specialists and LarKest Gro\irers of Hlgrh-Grade Asters in the World. FLORISTS* VI NOVELTY COLLECTION six of our latest introductloiiB, Inoluding Sunrise (new) and Early White Branching (new). Price Vick'e Early White Branch- ing 90.36 Vick'a imperial Aster, Son- rlie 26 Vlck'i Violet King 20 Vlck'B Cardinal 26 Vlok's Lavender Gem 26 Vick's Kosy Carmine 26 How to Grow Asters .10 $1.60 All of the above. Including our "Aster Book for Florists," for 90 CKNTS Mention The Review when yon write. Lilium Multillorum 7x9, $45.00 per 1000. Cold-storage stock for immediate delivery or as ordered. D. RUSCONI 128 West eth St. Cincinnati, Ohio Mention The Review when you write. The daffodil is the most popular flower in England except the rose, and some of the new varieties are sold at $100 and more for a single bulb. They are beau- tifully crimped, and the mouth of the trumpet is so full that sometimes the diameter almost equals the depth. Who would care for a daffodil that has not a crimped edgef So I am in favor of A. E. Kunderd's ruffled gladioli and will give him credit for doing what any of us might have done long ago if we had only recognized a good thing when we saw it. In regard to a gladiolus society, there is a pressing need of it. The flower is becoming exceedingly popular and is ex- tensively advertised, and yet many grow- ers use the plural for the singular and vice versa, and are unable to pronounce either one correctly. Varieties are being grown and put on the market under two or more names, and growers are not at all agreed on the characteristics of a good variety. We need a gladiolus so- ciety to set us all right, so that we can help each other instead of pulling apart. M. Crawford. VEGETABLE BREEDING. (A paper by W. Van Fleet, of Little Silver, N. J., read at the meeting of the National Council of Horticulture, Jamestown, Va., Sep- tember 23, 1907.] The breeding of vegetables doubtless began when primitive man ceased wholly to rely on the wild products of nature. The dawning intelligence that made the beginnings of plant culture would soon lead to discrimination in varieties and the perpetuation by various propagative means of the better rather than the in- ferior type of herbs, roots and seeds found desirable for his use. Thus in all probability w;a8 born selection, the most powerful of all forces in the modification of vegetable life by man. So potent and far-reaching is selection, consistently carried through successive generations, and so widely do modem cultivated fortns differ from the original stock, that the majority of vegetables of the present day cannot with reasonable certainty be traced back to their primitive species. The experiments of Vilmoriu showed RELIABLE SEEDS ■Sow Nowi Tr. 6 Tr Pkt. Pkt. Afferatum Blue Star 'HOc $1.25 Besronia Gracilis luminosa. . ..'Wc 2..W Besronla Erfordia 50c 2.50 Centaurea Candidissima 2.')c 1.25 Lobelia, new Trailing Ham- burgia 30c 1..50 Petunia, Double Giants, fringed, mixed $1.00 5.00 Petunia, Single Fringed Giants, mixed 75c 4.00 PUox Drum., Dwarf Fireball, Roseball, Snowball, each 25c 1.25 Primula Obconlca Grandi- llora, new hybrids, as blue, blood red, carmine, pink, pur- ple, violet, pure white, com- pacta, gigantea, fringed mixed hybrids, each sepa- rate 50c 2.,'iO Salvia Bonfire 25c 1.25 Swreet Alyssunx Carpet yueen, real dwarf, for pots. .25c 1.25 Stocks, German Ten Weeks', wall-flower leaved, white, pink, purple, lavender, blood red, each separate .50c 2.50 For larger quantities ask for my new price list. O. V. ZANGEN Seedsman, Hoboken, N. J. Mention The Review when you write. n Spring Bulbs ''^ and Seeds Send for 1008 Cataloflrne* H. H. BER6ER & CO., 70 Warren Street, -- NKW YORK. Mention The Review when you write. that an edible root similar to the Stu- dent parsnip of modem gardens could be evolved in less than five generations of critical selection from the common, semi-poisonous, wild European parsnip. We may imagine, then, the profound in- fluence of continuous selection, running back to far prehistoric ages, on the plants used as culinary vegetables. What family of plants first claimed the attention of primitive man, we can- not with certainty know, but from the shadowy evidence of ancient remains it would appear that beans, peas and re- lated legumes were among the earliest cultivated vegetables. Potent from the very outset, notwithstanding the desul- — ^ KstabUsbed 1802 ^^ COLD STORAGE LILY OF THE VAL- LEY PIPS. COLD STORAGE LILIUM Harriiii. abo SPIRilEA GLADSTONE, LILIUM Auratum, speciosum album, speclosum rubrum, Larje Flowering Japan Iris, Cannas, etc. For prices state quantities required. J. M. THORBURN A CO. 88 Barclay Street, thronch to 38 Park Place, NKW ¥OKK. EVERYTHING OF THE HIGHEST GRADE Mention The Review when you write. A HALFTONE from a wash-draw- ing, or from a pho- tograph retouched by UB, makes the best illustration any seedsman can get. Brings out the de- tail, removes defects. NOW is the Time to order the cuts for your special spring lists. Our artists are the best in the United States on flower and vegetable drawing. We make a specialty of Cuts for Seedsmen. All processes. Quick work if necessary. Satisfaction guaranteed. We have no stock cuts. CRESCENT ENGRAVING CO. 841-849 Clark St., CHICACK) Mention The Review when you write. Mabch 5, 1908. The Weekly Florists' Review. .-.sy ^^" 37 DREER'S iiiyABLE Flower Seeds SWEET PEAS for Cntting The kinds which find the readiest sale are those like the following, which have brlKbt, clear, decided colors. For complete list see our Current Wholesale Catalogue. ORCHID-FLOWERED VARIETIES This type has very large, wavy flowers, usually four blossoms, on long, stiff stems, and are as easy to grow as the standard sorts. Oz. ^4 lb. Lb. Countess Spencer (true), a lovely clear pink.. .10c $0.36 $1.25 Frank Dolby, largest pale lavender &0c Gladys Unwin, pale rose-pink, fine 10c John Insman, rich salmon rose 10c Mrs. Al&ed Watkins, superb pale pink 60c Nora Utiwin, a magnificent pure white 50c Phyllis Unwin, light rose-carmine, very large. . .10c Orchid-Flowered Mixed, many varieties 10c STANDARD VARIETIES q^ Blanche Ferry, the popular pink and white .... 5c »» extra early, flowers 10 days earlier. 5c Countess o£ Radnor, delicate lavender 5c Dorothy Eckford, the best standard pure white 5c Earliest of All, a very early flowering form of Blanche Ferry 5c Emily Henderson, a free and early pure white. 5c Flora Norton, a clear sky blue • 6c Hon. Mrs. E. Kenyon, primrose yellow 5c Janet Scott, a large, bright pink 5c King Edward VII., rich crimson scarlet 5c Liady Grisel Hamilton, large pale lavender .... 5c Lovely, beautiful shell-pink 5c Miss Willmott, bright orange pink 5c Mont Blanc, the earliest pure white 6c Mrs. Walter Wright, deep mauve, flne 6c Prima Donna, a fine deep pink 5c Prince of Wales, rich deep rose 5c HENRY A. DREER 714 Chestnut St.^ PHILADELPHIA Type o£ OrcMd-Flowered Sweet Peas. Mention The Review when yon write. 1.75 .20 .60 .20 .60 1.75 1.75 .30 1.00 .30 1.00 i4lb. Lb. lOc 20c 10c 25c 10c 20c 10c 25c 10c 35c 10c 20c 10c 25c 10c 25c 10c 25c 10c 35c 10c 25c 10c 25c 10c 25c 10c 30c 10c 35c 10c 25c 10c 30c The Crego Aster Advertised as the "Best Aater on tlis Market." Seed ready for prompt delivery. Colors— shell pink, white, and dark pink. Trade packet (about 2000 seeds), $1.00; half ounce, $4.50: ounce, $8.00. Cash with order, please. Addteu G. S. CREOO, Majrwood, 111. Mention The Review when you write. tory manner in which it may have been practiced, varietal selection yet remains the most certain and powerful method of molding vegetable life to meet the needs or fancies of man. It is the truest form of breeding, the genuine pedigree work by which we have slowly climbed toward the goal of vegetable perfection. Vio- lent climatic changes, distant removals, intense fertilization and the little known forces of mutation or bud variation have all had their influence, but they are small indeed compared to that of con- tinued selection. Modification by inten- tional hybridization or cross-pollination, though a powerful means of adding new characteristics, is of such recent prac- tice, beginning, in fact, almost with the closing years of the last century, that it has made but limited impression on vegetable types. The present standard varieties are, with few exceptions, the outcome of selection alone. Hybridiza- tion, coupled with the all-necessary selec- tion, is likely to bear an increasing share in future vegetable breeding. Following is a brief resume of the principal mod- ern vegetables, with reference to the general manner of their production. NEW DOUBLE BLUE LOBELIA Kathleen •• Mallard THK BKST NOVBLTT TOR 1908. Intensely blue flowers, often measuring % Inches in diameter, literally cover the plant, producing a splendid effect. By buyinfl; noyr you can triplicate your stock from cuttings before planting time. From 2^-lncb pots, $1.00 per doz.; $8.00 per 100. By express only. W. W. RAWSON & CO. 5 Union St., BOSTON, NXSS. Mention The Review when .vou write. Asparasfus* The cultivated varieties of asparagus all appear to have been developed by age-long selection from the common European species, A. officinalis. A few modern kinds are claimed to be cross- bred, but whether intentionally so we are not informed. Asparagus, being largely dioecious in blooming habit, is readily cross-fertilized when two or more varieties are grown in the near vicinity. A Massachusetts society has undertaken breeding experiments with asparagus, both on the lines of pure selection and well considered crossing, with the hope of producing varieties more resistant to rust than those now cultivated. Beets. Modern garden beets are admirable examples of critical selection for untold generations of culture. Certain varieties leave little to be desired in elegance of form, coloring or quality. The present effort appears to be toward uniformity of type rather than refinement of the above-mentioned features. The use of beets for sugar production has, however, led to wonderful development of forms suitable for that important commercial purpose. The sugar content of the beet has been more than doubled in less than forty years of concentrated breeding work, largely under government super- vision. Selection of the best sugar pro- ducing individuals for successive genera- tions has been the all-powerful means, but cross-pollination is now beginning to play its part. One of the important objects sought by the breeders of our Department of Agriculture is the pro- duction of a reliable strain of one-germ 38 The Weekly Florists' Review* Mabch 6, 1908. beet seeds, in order to lessen the ex- pense of thinning the young plants. Everyone knows that ordinary beet "seeds" are merely coherent multiple fruits, usually containing several true seeds, which may germinate close to- gether. The Department breeders em- ploy both selection and crossing in the furtherance of their work. Cabbage. Cabbage and related brassicas are without doubt bred almost wholly by selection. Profound, indeed, have been the changes wrought in developing our hard-heading cabbages, our cauliflower, Brussels sprouts, kales and even kohl- rabis from the loose-tufted wild cabbage of Britain. Varieties cross with some freedom when planted near-by and use- ful variations may have arisen in that manner, but the tendency is carefully to segregate seed plantings so as to reduce natural crossing to the minimum. The writer has made crosses between green- leaved and highly glaucous cabbage va- rieties, with the production of offspring having leaves of intermediate coloring, but retaining the heading characteristics of both parents in different individuals. Prolonged attempts to hybridize Chinese cabbage of the species Brassica Petsai and B. Chinensis with garden cabbages entirely failed. Apparently distinct spe- cies of cruciferous genera are not easy to cross. We have European reports of successful crosses between the hairy- leaved turnips and the rutabaga, but none appears to have risen to commer- cial importance. (To be Continued.) IMPORTS. The imports of seed through the port of New York for the week ending Feb- ruary 22 were as follows: Kind. Pkgs. Val. Kind. Pligs. Val. Annatto . . .415 $ 5,259 Fennel 18 S 122 Canary 813 1,398 Grass 153 1,125 Caraway ...600 5,664 Millet 150 378 Cardamom.. 14 549 Mustard 46 145 Clover 198 40,412 Rape 116 1,112 Cummin ... 2 16 Other 4,171 In the same period the imports of bulbs, trees and plants were valued at $6,269. CATALCXJUES RECEIVED. The Storrs & Harrison Co., Painesville, O., fruit and ornamental trees, shrubs, roses and bulbs; the Wm. H. Moon Co., Morrisville, Pa., hardy trees and plants; J. F. Eosenfield, West Point, Neb., peo- nies; the Phoenix Nursery Co., Bloom- ington. III., fruit and ornamental trees, plants and bulbs; Harvey B. Suow, Cam- den, N. Y., flower, vegetable and farm seeds; Thomas Meehan & Sons, German- town, Philadelphia, Pa., "Manual of Outdoor Plants;" the Stewart Iron Works Co.. Cincinnati, O., iron and steel lawn furniture, vases, bouquet holders, tree guards, settees, etc. Vegetable Forcing. GREENHOUSE VEGETABLES. Chicago, Mar. 3. — Cucumbers, $1 to $1.50 doz.; leaf lettuce, 15c to 20c per case; watercress, 18c to 20c doz.; radishes, 30c to 45c doz. ; mushrooms, 30c to 50c lb. New York, Mar. 2.— Beet tops, 75c 1909 EARLY MODEL RED GLOBE BEET WK ARK NOW BOOKIMG ORDKBS FOR DRLIVRRT AVTRR HARVKST 1M» WATKINS & SIMPSON SEED MERCHANTS 12 Tavistock St., Covent Garden, LONDON, ENG. Mention The Review when yorr write. TO THR TRADR HENRY MEHE, Qoedlioborg, Germaoy ^■^^■■■■^^^^" (BSTABUSHID IH 1787.) Grower and Bxportar o» tke T«rr luveit letl* •! all CHOICE VEGETABLE, FLOWER and FARM SEEDS ■p«olaltt«st RMtns, Beets, OabbaseB, ORirota. Kohl-Rabl, Leeki, Lettaoei, Onlon«. Pmm, R»dlab«a, Spinach, Turnips, Swedes, Aatora, Balsams, Begonias, Oamatloiu, Olnerarias, Gloxinias, Larkspurs, Nastartioms, Pansl«s, Petunias, Ftaloz, Primulas, Scabious, Stooka, Verbenas, Zinnias, etc. Oatalorue free on application. HKMRT MKTTK'B TRIUIIPH OF THR GIANT PAH8XR8 (mixed), the most perfect and most beautiful in the world, 15.00 per oz.; tl.50 per ^-oz.; 76o per l-16-oi. Postage paid. Cash with order. All seeds offered are grown under my personal supervision on my oim cronnds el mor* tlian 8,000 aoraa, and are warranted true to name, of strongest growth, flnoal stocks and best quality. I alio crow larcely ■••da on oontntot. Mention The Review when you write. MARTIAL BREMOND WHOLESALE GROWER OF FRENCH BULBS ' OliLIOUIiES, FRANCE A superior quality supplied at market prices. Shipments made direct. Cases marked to order. SOLE AGENTS RALPH M.WARD & COMPANY 12 West Broadway, New York Mention The Review when you write. SEED WANTED 1 Seed of Asparagus Plumosus Nanus. Also Catalogues and Price-liete. REDLANDS NURSERY, Emsworth, England. Mention The Review when you write. to $1 bu. box; No. 1 cucumbers, $1.50 to $2 doz.; No. 2 cucumbers, $3 to $5 box; lettuce, loc to 60c doz.; mush- rooms, 25c to 60c lb.; radishes, $2 to $3 per 100 bunches; rhubarb, 40c to 60c doz. bunches; tomatoes, loc to 2oc lb.; mint, 50c to 75c doz. bunches. Boston, Mar. 2. — Tomatoes, 40c lb.; cucumbers, $3.50 to $15 box; lettuce, 25c to 50c box; mushrooms, $2 to $2.25 4-lb. box; mint, 75c doz.; parsley, $2.75 box; radishes, $1.50 box; romaine, $1 doz. ; escarolle, 75c doz. ; chicory, $1 doz. ; rhubarb, 7c lb.; beet greens, 75c to $1 box. STEM-ROT IN LETTUCE. When one runs up against a bad case of stem-rot, he has something that will keep him guessing or paralyze his ener- gies to the point of giving up in despair. Last November I had a few thousand lettuce plants attacked by stem-rot. Sim- Wholesale Import Only Ardlila Orennlata, Kentlas, Araacariaa, Bay Tr«et, Ifloas, Dracaenas, and all Belrium rrown plants for sprlnr and fall delivery. Llljr of tb« Valley from cold atoraare In New York for immediate shipment. French Fmlt and Ornamental Stocks— I can Btlll book orders for all the leading: varieties for winter or spring shipment. EoKltsb srrown Maaettl, Pines, Spraces, Etc., carefully selected and packed. Holland Roses, Rhododendrons, Coni- fers. Box Trees, Clematis, Btc, of best quality. Japanese Llllam Anratnm. Albnm, Rn* bram. Etc., from cold storace in New York. Raffia Raffia Raffia For catalogrues, prices and farther Information please apply to H. FRANK OARROW, P. 0. Box 1250, 26 Barclay St., New Yorfc Mention The Review when you write. Lily of the Valley MANN'S EXCELSIOR Are the finest in existence and their flowers briogr the best prices in the London market. For Quotation please apply to OTTO MANN. I eioziq. Saxony, Germany Mention The Review when you write. LARGK8T STOCK OF All. BELGIAN PLANTS! Asaleas, Araacariaa, Sweet Bays* Palms, Beg^onias, Gloxinias, etc. LOUIS VAN HOUTTE PERE GHENT, Belf^om. ultaneously a bench of half -grown lettuce became aifeeted. I lost about three- fourths of the plants and about one-half of the lettuce. 1 felt that I must be up and doing, seeing that the trouble had no notion of waiting for me to investi- gate and summon help. So I commenced to get busy thinking. I remember that in biology I was taught that in no way does the bioplasm or protoplasm in the vegetable world dif- fer from those of the animal, so far as March 5. 1908. The Weekly Florists' Review. 39 LILIIM LONGIFLORIM Ask your dealer for our own special grown stock or write us direct for quota- tions. Only a limited quantity available for the coming season, 1908. Delivery will be made the first part of August. The bulbs are thoroughly ripened one month before the Bermuda Harrisii and are considered far superior in quality, as they are entirely free from disease. Careful trials were made for two years and were so successful that we imported over 300 cases last season. Our cases will be marked Y. N. Co. YOKOHAMA NURSERY C0atd.,3iMaLSt, NEW YORK Mention The Review when yon write. AZALEAS for fall delivery, the best that_ are grown, also PAI y^ for spring or fall delivery, furnished by AUGUST HAERENS, Somergem, SeTio";""' ADDRESS THE AMERICAN REPRESENTATIVES AUGUST ROLKER & SONS, 31 Barclay St., or P. O. Box 762, New York Mention The Review when you write. crfSchcnkel, Hamburg eumsiiy lMildp^e^&Schenl:el,0^olavaleneriHit) lesale growers inSEEDSoF mu _ fi^oplcaiuseFulPlanJs^ Vegetables,bermuda Onions JllusFraled catalogue Free ondemand. Mention The Review when you write. No.34i WIBOLTTS SNOWBALL CAULIFLOWER-SEED is thr earliest of , all Snowballs, lhrt| . most compact, the surest header, is giving the largest and snov- whitest heads, and is the best keeper in dry-wrather. Demand it through your seed-firm or direct from - R. WIBOLTT, NAKSKOV. OENIAmI can be determined by the microscope or bj- chemistry. And in pathology I learned that disease follows a state of low vital resistance. Now, if this is true in the animal, why not equally so in the vegetable ? As I saw one plant after another de- liberately perish, without any apparent cause, it took my mind back to hospital scenes, where in a state of low vitality a human being would go down, down, down, until no further resistance was pos- sible and life went out without a strug- gle. Similar cases in the incipiency of the malady, by the use of proper stimu- lation and tonic agents, were tided over until the living element had overcome the unseen foe, resulting in renewed vigor and a return to a state of normal health. By this comparison I was led to the conclusion that if I could bring the bio- plasts to a state of activity, supra-nor- mal if necessary, they would build up more rapidly than the malady, stem-rot, was tearing down. Thus the trouble would soon disappear. I have never had the opportunity of very extensive study on plant pathology and the application of remedies, but in reading the Eeview I had noticed a num- ber of times that sodium nitrate was spoken of as a vegetable stimulant. Taking it as such, I believed it to be one, at least, of the needful elements in- dicated in the case. And on this con- clusion I began to apply a solution as follows: One heaping teaspoon of sodium ni- trate to two gallons of water. I sprin- kled this lightly over the entire benches, moistening the plants and the surface of the soil. An hour or so later I sprin- kled with pure water, washing off the foliage and moistening the soil to the depth of half an inch, thus carrying the sodium nitrate to the roots of the plants, to be taken into the circulation. After one week I could plainly see that the ravages of the disease were ar- rested. Then I repeated the treatment and I never saw plants act more satisfac- torily or give more perfect results. Since this experience, after I have sowed my lettuce seed I moisten the sur- face lightly whenever a show of dryness appears. In one week the plants are through the ground. I at once give them the sodium nitrate treatment, and as the days go by they are truly a delight to look on. I want to know if I am right in my treatment. Is this a good line to fol- low^, or may it have been one of those unaccountable things that happen, the stem-rot simply quitting of itself? W. L. Leeka. FERTILIZER FOR LETTUCE. What is the best fertilizer to use for the second and third crops of lettuce, on soil well enriched with rotten horse ma- nure when put in? Also how much should be used? My lettuce looks healthy and grows all right, but not so fast as the first crop did. How about the cow and sheep manure which comes in bags? B. A. B. Seeing that your soil is already well enriched with rotted horse manure, it has probably all it will stand of this nature. This being the case, I would prefer to use some stimulant such as nitrate of soda or sulphate of ammonia. This would undoubtedly facilitate growth and should not cause softness, seeing that the dull days are pretty well over and the ^. The Weekly Florists^ Review. •f Mabch 5, 1908. NEW CROP FLOWER SEEDS % oz. Oi. ▼•rbeaa HanMoth, in colon or mixed, 10.80 $1 00 ■aItU 8tl«Bd«M .85 1.26 ■•iTUBoBttre. 76 2.60 Zlly V»ll«7, Barly rorelng, to close out, per 1000, 911.00. Vrcsh Tobaoco ■terns, bale of 800 Iba., $1.60. W.C.BECKERT. Pittsburg. N. 8., Pa. Mention Tbe Review when you write. •weather getting brighter all the time. The only time there would be danger from using this is during the dull, short days, when growth is naturally soft. Both the fertilizers given above are sol- uble in water and should be used at the rate of one ounce to one gallon of water, making the application about twice weekly. Wm. Scott. FAILURE WITH MUSHROOMS. Please advise me how to grow mush- rooms from spawn. Two months ago I placed some spawn in a greenhouse, un- der a bench, with the temperature from 60 to 70 degrees. No mushrooms have yet appeared. What is the trouble and what shall I do about it? G. W. C. Your question is very indefinite, as you do not say how you made or pre- pared your bed previous to putting in the spawn, or whether you made any bed at all. Hence it is impossible to tell ■where your trouble is in this particular case. To grow mushrooms satisfactorily it is necessary first to procure good, fresh horse manure, as free from straw as pos- sible. Mix with this about one-third of fresh loam and make a bed ten to twelve inches deep, packing the material as firm- ly as possible. The material, after the bed is made, will generate a heat of probably 100 degrees or over, but it should be allowed to recede to 85 degrees before putting in the spawn. Make holes in the bed about three inches deep and four inches lipart, and insert a piece of spawn about the size of a walnut in each hole, covering over with the material. When the temperature has gone down to 75 degrees, cover over with about two inches of good, fresh loam, beating this down smoothly with the back of a spade or some such instrument. About a week afterward give a covering of straw, to prevent the bed from going down too low; about three inches will be sufficient. This covering Will have to be removed when the mushrooms begin to make their appearance, vrhich should be about six weeks from the time of spawning. An overhead temperature of from 60 to 70 degrees is far too high;, 50 to 55 degrees is about right. It is important that the bed should be made under a bench where there are no heating pipes; otherwise the drying in- fluence from these would cause serious injury to the crop. It is also important to hang a curtain around the bench, so as to make the whole thing as dark as possible. Be sure your spawn is fresh, or failure is sure to result. Wm. Scott. BLACK ROT ON TOMATOES. "Will yon kindly answer the following question regarding black rot on toma- toesf I have a house 21x100 feet, heated by s(BB». I keep the temperature at 60 degrees at night and about 70 degrees during the day, with air on if possible. The soil is about half manure, which was about ten years old. The soil never had UR policy in holding Annual Contests of Aster Growers, of encouraging the keeping of records and the writing of descriptions of things of interest to them, should have all the good effects for their benefit that an Aster Society would have without taking them from their fields and business to attend meet- ings at a time when their services are the most needed at home. From J908 Aster Book. Aster growers, write for it, it's free. WE SELL ASTER SEED OF THE HIGHEST QUALITY ALTIMO CULTURE CO. CANFIELD, OHIO Mention The Review when you write. Choice Strains of all tlie Leading Sorts.... Send for Trade Catalos before placlnc your order. CURRIE BROS. CO. Milwaukee. Wis. Mention Tbe Review when you write. Gladiolus Bulbs 100,000 from \H inches up, $4.00 per 1000. 100,000 from % to m inches, $2.00 per 1000. Cash with order. Description given on request. Nice block of California Privet, 910.00 per 1000 and up. As to quality , write for particulars. Nice lot of American Cbestnut trees at a bargain. 35 large Susar trees, most of them sample trees. I. & J. L. LEONARD, lona, N. J. Mention The Review when you write. Finest Valley Pips ffrom Cold Storage FOR EASTER FORCING $14.00 per 1000 : $1.50 per 100 ORDER NOW It pays to crow Bruns' Valley Early-Forcing Pips $12.00 per 1000 FANCY CUT VALLEY ALWAYS ON HAND H. N. BRUNS 1409-11 West Madison Street CHICAGO Long: Dlatanoe Pbone, Kedzle IIM GLADIOLI Write for 1908 trade list of Named Varieties, Color Sections and Clioice Mixtures First-class stock at reasonable prices. E. E. STEWART, Rives Junction, Mich. Mention The Review when you write. GLADIOLI CINNAMON VUffB MADSIRA VINE HTACINTHU8 CANDlCANS Mention The Review when you write. SPOTTKD CAIXA ULJK8 IN VARIETT GERBIAN IRIS VARIEGATED DAT LILT DELPHINIUM PORMOSDM Send for Price Li.st of Bulbs and Hardy Plants. E. S. MHiLER.Wading River, N.Y. Mention The Review when you write. Dahlias Named varieties. k|V Gladiolos Bolbs DAVID HERBERT & SON SuccesBorg to L. K. Peacock, Inc. ATCO, N. J. V^^F Oar bolbs arc not better tbao yHT the belt, bat better tli»D tbe reit. am TBT THEM. ■ Cuslinian Biadioius Go. W STLVAHIA, OHIO. Mention The Review when you write. Bridgeman's Seed Warehoese EBtablithed 1884. RICKARDS RR08., Props. Importers and growers of hlgh-Krade SEEDS, BULBS, PUNTS, ETC. a crop taken off it before. The house was clean before we started to use a 87 East I9lh 8t . NEW YORK CITY Telephone 4235 Gramercy fertiluser, which consisted of strong liq- uid from fresh horse manure. Would you kindly state whether this would be the Always Mention the Florists* Review when writinsf advertisers. Mabch 5, 1908. The Weekly Florists' Review. 41 MnMnMnMnMnMnMnMnMnMnMnnMnMnMaMnMaMnMnMnM f The Kanna is King g or ALL BEDDING PLANTS M Havina; concluded a very larse contract for Cannas (CONSIDERABLY OVER A QUARTER OF A MIIXION), H Zj we are enabled to offer first-class DORMANT ROOT8» IN SOUND CONDITION, with NOT UCSS THAN TWO OR C2 Q > THREE ETES EACH, In tbe followinK varieties, TRUE TO NAME. Cannas shipped by frelfflit at owner's risk. \J^ m n M n M 0 H n m n n m n n m n m n m n m n m n m n m n m n m n m n m n m n m 0 m 0 r REMEMBER YOU MAT DEDUCT 6 PER CENT IF CASH ACCOMPANIES ORDER 100 1000 100 1000 $30.00 26.00 1.75 15.00 2.25 18.00 1000 1000 50.00 75.00 0 Red-flowering, Green Foliaae Cannas Bronze-leaved, Red-flowering Cannas H 0 M 0 M 0 M 0 m 0 m 0 m 0 m 0 m 0 m 0 M 0 m 0 m 0 m 0 M 0 H 0 m 0 H 0 M 0 M 0 m 0 m 0 m Per doz Beaute Poitevine — 3>^ ft., dark crimson $0.35 $2.25 $20.00 Chas. Henderson— 4 ft., bright crim- son 30 2.00 17.50 Crimson Redder— 3 ft., intense scar- let. 35 2.25 20.00 Duke of Marlborough— 4^ ft., dark crimson ... 35 2.25 25.00 J. D. Eisele— Rich, brilliant vermil- ion-scarlet, 5 ft 35 2.25 20.00 Explorateur Crampbel — Flowers deep rich crimson, 6>^ ft 30 2.00 17.50 Expreas— Color scarlet crimson; the clusters are large and compact, foli- age green, dwarf habit, 2 to 2^ ft.. .66 4.50 40.00 Pini(-flowering Cannas Per doz. 100 1000 L. Patry — Flowers of a delicate rosy pink, standing well above the foli- age, 4 K ft $0.35 $2.25 $20.00 Mile. Herat— 4^ ft., rose carmine.. .35 2.25 20.00 Tennyson — Large, heavy spike of flowers, of a very attractive rosy pink; green foliage, 5>^ ft. 50 3.00 . Orange-flowered Cannas Per doz. 100 1000 President Cleveland — Bright dis- tinct orange scarlet, 4 ft. $0.35 $2.25 $20.00 Red, Gold-edged Cannas Per doz. 100 Mme. Cro«y— 5>4 ft., vermilion with gold border $0.40 $2.75 $25.00 Yellow Shades _ Per doz. 100 1000 Buttercup— 3>^ ft., clear golden yel- low $0.75 $4.25 $40.00 Comte de Bouchard— Rich golden yellow, spotted with red, 4>i ft 35 2.25 20.00 Florence Vaugphan — 5 ft., yellow, spotted crimson 50 2.75 25.00 1000 1.75 15.00 12.00 100.00 2.25 20.00 Per doz David Harum— 3^ ft., vermilion- scarlet $0.50 $3.25 Egfandale- 4 ft. , currant red 50 2.75 Musaiolia— This is one of the finest foliaged Cannas, with enormous musa-like leaves, 3 by 5 feet, of a dark green bronze-tinged color, the edges of the leaves being beautifully banded with bronze-purple 35 2.25 20.00 Robusta— Height 6 to 8 feet, with im- mense foliage 30 Shenandoah — A splendid bronze- leaved variety; large salmon flowers, 6 ft 35 Stradtrath Heidenreich — A grand Canna, similar in growth to King Humbert, which it closely resembles. Color of flowers, glowing scarlet gassing to carmine; foliage deep ronze 20c each 2.00 15.00 CALADIUMS Caiadium Fsculentum (Elephant's Ear) Per doz. 100 Bulbs measuring 6 to 8 in. in cir'm.$0.25 $1.50 $10.00 8 to 10 " " " . .50 3.50 30.00 10 to 12 " " " . .75 5.50 " 12 to 13 " " " . 1.00 8.00 Monster bulbs measuring 13 inches and upward in circumference 1.50 12.00 Fancy-leaved Caladloms Among ornamental foliage plants there are none more beautiful in design or gorgeous in coloring than the Fancy-leaved Caladiums. Well-grown plants are simply wonderful in the colorings and markings of the leaves, embracing every degree and shade that can be formed of pure white, deep green and intense crimson. As pot- plants they form specimens of great beauty and are ex- ceedingly useful to the decorator. They are also of great value for bedding purposes, succeeding well in partially shaded locations. A gprand Brazilian collection containing^ tw^enty varieties personally selected by us from over one hun- dred sorts submitted by pressed leaves last summer, from which we selected the cream. „ ^ Per doz Extra fine bulbs in 20 varieties $1.50 Orchid-flowering Cannas «i . . , , ... Per doz. 100 Alemannia— 4 to 5 ft., green foliage, scarlet and yellow $0.35 $2.25 $20.00 Austria— Pure canary yellow; an or- chid-flowering type, 5 ft 30 Kingr Humbert— 4 ft., bronze foliage, orange- scarlet 1.50 Kronus — Rich golden yellow, with patches of bright red, 5 ft 35 Pennsylvania-^ 5 ft., green foliage, deep scarlet 50 2.75 25.00 Bronze-leaved, Red-flowering Cannas ni.^1. T> J. K tL J / 1- Per doz. 100 1000 Black Beauty— 5 ft., grand fohage. .$0.50 $2.75 $25.00 All above Cannas packed 850 In a case. Our Wholesale CataloRue of Quality seeds and bulbs now ready and it contains forty pages of seeds and bulbs Fine bulbs in 20 varieties 1.25 Mixed varieties l.OO TUBEROSES Double Pearl— Red seal brand, selected Per 100 bulbs, 4 to 6 inches in circumference ....$1.00 3 to 4 inches in circumference 75 Silver Leaved or Variegated I.75 100 $12.00 10.00 8.00 1000 $9.00 6.00 15.00 Full cases at 1000 rate; 25 at 100 rate. niUy described. Write lor It today-a postcard will letch It. you need. ARTHUR T. BODDINQTON. Seedsman z\ iilMnMnMnMnMniiaMnMnMnMMnMnMnMnMnMnMnwnMnS \m St. YORK CITY g,-v- 42 The Weekly Florists' Review. March 6, 1908. cause anil if spraying with Bordeaux will prevent it? H. E. B. Providing you have a suitable variety for forcing, black rot in tomatoes is sel- dom troublesome when the conditions are right. Some varieties are so susceptible to this that it does not pay to grow them, but with such varieties as Stirling Castle and Lorillard I have never experienced any trouble, providing the moisture in the house was pretty well dried up before closing down time, so that the atmos- phere was dry while the house was close. While air is on the house fungous dis- eases make little or no headway, but with a close house and a heavy atmosphere the conditions are just right for their devel- opment and spread. By trying to avoid such conditions and picking off all af- fected fruit as soon as the disease makes its appearance, you ought to be able to stamp it out, unless your variety is en- tirely unsuitable. An important point with this crop is to procure seed from healthy stock of re- liable, well tried varieties. If the seed is saved from indoor-grown plants for several successive years, the artificial conditions to which they are subjected naturally reduce their vitality. Hence, to maintain the healthy condition of the plants it is necessary to grow plants out- doors under natural conditions for the purpose of seed saving. Much can be done by selection. If you find a plant which is free from disease and unusually free of growth, which sets better or, in short, shows any points of advantage over its neighbors, save the seed from this and plant it outdoors for stock. The tomato plant will stand a good deal of feeding when in active growth, but of course it can be overdone, espe- cially during the dull, short days, when little or no feeding is necessary. If you have been feeding injudiciously, it would certainly help to encourage the disease and might even be the direct cause of it, but without knowing the conditions more fully 1 could not say whether it is the cause of all your trouble or not. Wm. Scott. GRAPE VINES UNDER GLASS. There is no doubt that the most trou- blesome pest which growers of grapes under glass have to deal with is mealy bug, and therefore every means at com- mand should be used in order to get the vines clear of it, if infected, and to keep them free from it when clean. It is a debatable point whether or not the removing of the loose bark is benefi- cial or otherwise, of itself, to grape vines, but there is no questioning the advisabil- ity or the necessity of it when mealy bug has found a snug home in its crevices. Then it will be well, after the vines are pruned, to go carefully over them and re- move all the loose bark and the bug at the same time, using extra care so as not to penetrate into what may be called the quick of the vine, and being careful, also, not to rub any eyes from the vines. When this work is done, the vines should be thoroughly gone over with a preparation composed as follows: One pound whale-oil soap, dissolved in one gallon of hot water; four ounces flowers of sulphur; one-half wineglass kerosene. To this, after being thoroughly incorpo- rated, should be added clay and cow ma- nure in suflScient quantity to make the whole of such consistency that, when ap- plied with a soft brush, a coat will ad- here to the vines. Out of that coating HOLMES' TESTED SEEDS OF KNOWN VITALITY AND PURITY Have you tried these seeds? Thousands of market gardeners have! They are proven and not found wanting ! HarrisbuTB: Market Gardeners* Beet— the earliest beet in cultivation. Houser Cabbase, the latest, largest, hardest, and smallest hearted cabbage known. Send for our catalogue and ask for MARKET GARDKNKRS' WHOUESALE LIST HOLMES SEED CO., Harrlsburg, Pa. Mention The Review when you write. Salzer*s Early Bird. ■7 n E? ■? We have the finest, earliest Scarlet Radish ■^'-■-' on earth, namely Saber's Early Bird. A Half-Ounce Package Free! We gladly send you free a half-ounce package to try for 1908, and our Market Gardener's Wholesale Catalog. Write today. Or, if you will send us Sets, in postage, vre will add to the radish a package of Salzer's Blue Ribbon Rockyford Muskmelon, the finest muskmelon this side of the stars, and also a package of Salzer's Fourth of July Watermelon, the earliest watermelon grown. John A. Salzer Seed Co. Lock Box M. LaCrosse* Wis. Mention The Review when you write. A BED OF MUSHROOMS Raised from our Spawn, will bear loncer and jrleld better than from an/ other Tarlety ot Spawn. Thle is proren by facts. Full particulars and information how to succeed in mnshroom raisinr free. We warrant you if usiac our method of rrowinf mushrooms that all will go well. KIRKEBY & 6UNDESTRUP, t^^SZ. 4273 Milwaokse An., Chicago Mention The Review when you write. The Apex CUCUMBER Suitable for Southern truck growers, staying plump and holding its dark green color a long time after cutting, making it one of the best for shipping. Oz., 20c; X-lb., 35c; lb., $1.00 A full line of Market Ore were* Seed Specialties PLANTERS' SEED CO. SPRINGFIKLD, MO. Mention The Review when you write. VEGETABLE PLANTS I TOMATO. Mayflower, Lorillard, Earl- iana, Early June Pink and Early Jew- el, 30c per 100, $2.00 per 1000. BEETS. Egyptian and Crosby's, 20c per 100, $1.25 per 1000. CELERY. White Plume & Golden Self- Blanching, 20c per 100, $1.25 per 1000. PARSLEY. Mobs Curled, 30c per 100, $2.00 per 1000. CAULIFLOWER. Early Snow Ball, 50c per 100. LETTUCE. Grand Rapid8,$1.00per 1000 PfePPER & EGG PLANTS. Ready for trans- planting, 40c per 100, $2.00 per 1000. R.yiNCENT,Jr.&SONSCO.,WhiteMarsh,Mil. Mention The Review when you write. enough matter will reach any bug remain- ing on the vines to put an end to its ex- istence. It will also help to repel any advances mealy bug may indicate a de- sire to make later, when warmth incites it to come out of other hiding places in the house. S. N. There are no Dry Spols with The Skinner System of Garden and Greenhouse Irrigation. =— =— The Skinner Irrigation Co. TROY, O. Mention The Review when you write. FL,ORISTS have a splendid oppor- tunity of raising: BfaBhroomt by utilizing the waste apace under the benches, and then utilizing the waste material of expended mushroom beds in throwing: flowers. Lambert's Pnre Culture MUSHROOM SPAWN, the best Spawn in the marlcet, is sold by alt leading seedsmen. A fresh sample brick, enough for a trial bed, together with illustrated book on "Mush- room Culture," will be mailed postpaid upon receipt of 40c in postage stamps. Address American Spawn Company, St. Paul, Minn. Mention The Review when you write. LETTUCE PLANTS Grand Rapids and Simpson. $1.00 per 1000; $9.00 ner 10 COO. Unrooted Carnation Cuttings, Pink Law- son. Woicutt, Queen, EnchantreBH, $1.00 per 100; $8.00 per 1000. Geraniums , 2>^-in. Ricard and Nutt, 12.50 per 100 B. E. WXDSWORTH BOX SM DAHTIIXX. IIX. Mention The Review when yon write. Without the Keview I should be obliged to go out of business, as I find it is the key to a successful trade. — Feed N. Baer, Kutztown, Pa. March 5, 1908. The Weekly Florists' Review* 43 EDWARD REID Fancy Carnations WHOLESALE ELORIST 1526 Ranstead SU PHIUDELPHIA ALL THE BEST SHIPPING VARIETIES Beauties, Ki^larney, Violets, Valley and all >js«xi«tnu'- Seasonable Cut Flowers. Mention The Review when you write. Wholesale Gut Flower Prices. Philadelphia, March 4. Per doz. Beauty, Specials $6.00to $7.50 Extra $4.00to 5.00 Medium '2.00to 3.00 Short l.OOto 1.50 Per 100 Bride and Bridesmaid, Fancy $8.00 to $10.00 Ordinary... 5.00 to 6.00 Short 3.00 to Liberty, Richmond, Select 10.00 to Ordinary 4.00 to Killamey, Chatenay, Select 10.00 to Ordinary 4.00 to Golden Gate, Fancy S.OOto " Ordinary 4.00to Carnations, Fancy 3.00 to Select 2.00to Ordinary l.OOto Harrisil Lilies. . . .doz., $1.25 to $1..S0 Gardenias doz., 3.00 to 5.00 Adiantum Cuneatum Hybridum Asparagus Plumosus, Strings 50.00 to 100.00 Sprays, bunch 50c Sprengeri, bunch . . .50c Smilax 15.00 to Valley 2.00 to Cattley as 60.00 to Cypripediums .'... S.OOto C'"V" 15.00 to 20.00 Violets .SO to 75 Sweet Peas .■.■.'.'::::::::::::: :75to loo ^"•es per doz.. $1.50 to $2.00 I MUST have the Review; the florists' best paper.— D. H. Green, West Grove, Pa. ' W. E. McKISSICK Fancy Maids, Brides, Riciimonds and Beauties PROMPT ATTENTION UP-TO-DATE SERVICE I6I9-2I Ranstead St., PHILADELPHIA Mention The Reylew when you write. P|||%PilP BFBilUFIllFB BKAUTOBS-I am receiving choice stock of tUUtnt DtnRnKIRItn ttiisgrandRoae from the mammoth house ot ■■''^■■■■^■" ■»"■■■»■■■■■■»■"■■ the Florex Gardens and can fill your ordera. Wholesale Florist, II South 16th St., Philadelphia, Pa. Mention The Review when you write. BRIDES, BRIDESMAIDS. RICHMOND, CHOICE VALLEY BEROER BROS. WHOLCSALK FLORISTS 1S05 FILBERT ST. PHILADELPHIA Mention The Review when you write. GRAFTED ROSE STOCK THE PHILADELPHIA CUT FLOWER CO., - - - On best English Manetti, from 2'2-in. pots, March delivery. Perle, $12.00 per 100; Bride, $12.00 per 100, $120.00 per 1000; Maid, $12.00 per 100, $120.00 per 1000. 1517 Sanson! Street, PHILADELPHIA Mention The Review when you write. Carnations a Specialty GEO. B. HART, VIOLETS, VALLEY ROSES Wbolesale Florist. 24 Stone St., ROCTHESTER, N. T. Manufacturer Hart's Handy Handle. Mention The Review when you write. J. B. Murdoch & Co. 7l4PonnAvo., Pittsburg, Pa. All Seasonable Flowers Mention The Review when you write. Pittsbure Rorists' Exciiange 15 DIAMOND SQUARE 217-223 DIAMOND STREET All Cut Flowers and Florists' Supplies Mention The Review when yon write. Pittsburg Cut Flower Co., Ltd. WHOLESALE FLORISTS, 222 Oliver Ave., PinSBURB, PA. Mention The Review when you write. THE PIKE'S PEAK FLORAL CO. Exclusively "Wholesale COLORADO SPRINGS, COLO. E handle Roses, Carnations, Violets and other seasonable flowers, also Wire Designs and Supplies. Consignments solicited. Long Distance Phone: Fron- tier, 3607; Bell, Seneca 3762. OPEN DAILY FROM 7 A. M. TO 7 P. M SUNDAY 8:80 A. M. TO 12 M, BUFFALO CUT FLOWER CO., WHOLESALE Sir""" . BUFFALO, H. Y. J. N. BAIUEY. Manager. 468 (1 YOU WILL. FIND ALL THE BEST OFFERS ALL THE TIME IN THE REVIEW'S CLASSIFIED AD VS. Mention The Review when yon write. WILLIAM J. BAKER WHOLESALE FLORIST CARNATIONS, DAFFODILS. SWEIT PEAS, YELLOW AND WHITE DAISIES 1432 So. Penn Square. PHILADELPHIA, PA. Mention The Review when you write. Killamey Roset plants for delivery after Easter on orders given now. Price: $8.00 per 100; $70.00 per 1000. From 2x3-in. pots. J. W. YOUNG Uptil Station, P. R. I. 6ERMANT0WN. PHILA. Always mention tbe Florists' Review when writing advertisers. "WTf?!- 44 The Weekly BotiBts^iirvkw. Masch 6, 1908. If THE RELIABLE HOUSE" IIS W. 28tk St. 8os«a, O— MWM, Vi •tetamond Rosea— Ost^^ u^. sa NEW YORK CITY OrehUla, amr&maiaM, Violets and of cut Wlo'wmru. Ipaeats. Write or teleffrapb for thefm. JOSEPH S. rENIllCH Moore, Hentz & Nash Wholesale riorlsts 86-BT W. SSth St. NEW YORK CITY 8BIPPIIIO ON OOMMISSIOB TM*pluni*( 706 XMUaoii flanar* N. LECAKES & CO. 53 W. 28tll St., NEW YORK Tel. No. 1415-1416 BSadison Square Stands at Cut Flower Exchange, Googan Bldg., W. 26th Street, and 84th Street Out Flower Market. ir 8pioiAi/nxs: Galax Leaves, Ferns and Leuco- tboe Spraya, Holly, Princess Pine, Mobs, Souths em Wild Smilax and all kinds of Evergrreens. 6reen and Bronze Galax Leaves ■■ - • Mention > The Review when you write. ' Bstabliabed 1875. li.K£NNEY 88 Rochester Ave., Brooklyn, N. Ys , ., ^ :, . ^el. MS7 Bedford. Miaonumj Sheet and Green Clump Moes Liberal reduction on larg's consUrnments to Jobbers. SPHAGNUM MOSS, $1.50 per bale, bound in burlap without charRe. WIRE DESIGNS regular price Mention The Review when you write. CLEARY'S HORTICOLTURAL CO. AMBROSE T. CLEARY, Management. WHOLESALE, JOBBING, CONTRACTING, AUCTION, HORTICULTURAL PRODUCTS 68 Vesey Street, New York. Telephone, 7313 Cortlandt Correspondence Solicited. Surplus Stock Con- verted. Mention The Review when you write. Wholesale Cut Flower Prices. Milwaukee, Beauty, Long S25 Medium 15 Short 8 Bride and Bridesmaid 4 Golden Gate, Chatenay 4 Richmond 4 Perle 4 Carnations '^ Valley Violets Asparagrus Plumosus, Strings Sprays Sprengeri, " Smilax Adiantum Lilies per doz., $1.50 Paper Whites Daisies Daffodils Tulips 2 Sweet Peas March 4. Per 100 00 to $35.00 .00 to 20.00 00 to .00 to .00 to .00 to 00 to .00 to .50 to 00 to 12.00 800 8.00 10.00 8.00 3.00 300 .75 50.00 3.00 3.D0 15.00 100 2.00 .50 200 3.00 .75 I don't want to do without the Ba- vncw, as it is the best of all trade pub- lications.— Geo. J. Streator, Santa Cruz, Cal. I CONSIDER the Review the best trade paper published, of its class. It is brim- ful of good things every week — bright, breezy, bountiful, better than the best. Long may it prosper. — Lewis E. Al- len, Murphysboro, 111. HEADQUARTERS FOR NOVELTIES ORCHIDS A SPECIALTY THK nu.HE.ST \/A| I CrV alvtavs GHADE OF VMI-L.C.T ON HAND GARDENIAS, DAISIES, ROSES AND CARNATIONS JAMES Mc MAN US,:,;:,;;:;. 42 W. 28th St., New York Reed & Keller 1S8 W. 85th St., New York FLORISTS' SUPPLIES We manufacture all our METAL DESIGNS, BASKETS, WIRE WORK and NOVELTIES and are dealers in Glassware, Decorative Greens and all Florists' requisites. Mention The Review when you write. FRANK S. HICKS & CO. GUT FLOWERS AT WHOLESALE 68 West 88th St., NEW YORK. Telephone 2920 Madison Square. ' We have a ready market (or all flrst-class stock, DO matter bow large the size of shipments. Mention The Review when you write. J. Seligman Joseph J. Levy JohnSelisman&Co. Wholesale Florists 66 WEST 26th STREET Tel. 4878 Madison 8q. NEW YORK Opposite New Tork Gut Flower Go. Mention The Review when you write. WALTER F. SHERIDAN Wliolesale Cominiaalon Dealer In CUT FLOWERS 89 W. SSth St., NEW TORK (EBtabllshed 1883) Receiving Extra Quality American Beantiea and all other varletlea of Roses. Tel. 3532-8633 Madison Sq. Carnatlona. Mention The Review when you write. RUSSIN & H4NaiNG Office and Salesroom 114 West tSth Street. NEW TORK CITT Tel. 8058 Madison Sq. Manufacturers and Importers of WILLOW and FANCY BASKETS For Florists Dealers In Florists' Snpplles ^F~Our Specialties, Wheat Sbeavea and Baskets. Mention The Review when you write. A. HERRMANN Department Store For Florists* Supplies Factory, 709 First Ave., bet. 40tb and 41st Sts. OfSce and Warerooms, 404. 406, 408, 410, 412 East 34th St., NEW YORK. Mention The Review when yon write. JOHN WOLF Florist, SAVANNAH, GA. The Largest Grower of Cut Flowers in the South AOj ol the VaUey a Spedaitj Mention The Review when you write. Wholesale and Betail Dealers In aU kinds of lux- greens FANCY and DAGGER FERNS. GALAX— Brown and Green. 50 West 28th St., NEW YORK CITY. LEUCOTHOE SPRAYS, PRINCESS PINE. HOLLY. SOUTHERN WILD SMILAX. Telephone 1202 Madison. Mention The Review when you write. D. SMITH & CO. Ill W. SStK Bt., NEW TORK Tel. No. 6366 Mad. Sq. Growirs: Thi New Finn. Try Them. Absolutely responsible, hustlinc, attentive, competent. Special terms for growers of fine stock. Send a trial siiipment. One experienoa will bold you. Try us. Mention The Review when you write. JOHN P. SCHERER Telephone 328-L Union 636 Gardner St. , UNION HH L, N. J. SMUiAX, FERNS, PALM LEAVES and all kinds of GREEN GOODS Mention The Review when yon write. C. BONNET G. H. BLAKE BONNET ft BLAKE Wholesale Florists 106 Livingston St., BROOKLYN, N. Y. Tklkphonk 4638 Main Gonsirnments solicited. Out-of-town orders carefully attended to. Give us a trial. Mention The Review when you write. The Geller Florist Supply Go. Inc. 110-112 W. Zeth St., NEW TORK Telephone 5289 Madison Square rull line of FLORISTS' SUPPLIES and all Decorative Greens, Ribbons and Novelties. We manufacture all our Metal Wreaths, Basket! and Wire Work. Come and see the new store. Mention The Review when yon write. WILLIAM H. KIEBLER Wholesale Commission Dealer In CUT FLOWERS Room for the products of grrowers of first-lass stock. "WATCH US GROW I" 88 Willougrhby St., Brooklyn, N. Y. Tel. 4591 Main. Mention Ibe Review when yoa write. ■,p- Mabch 5, 1908. The Weekly Florists' Review. 45 Millang Bros., 41 W. 28th St. New York We are HEADQUAHTERS FOK EVEKY KIND of Cut Flowers in their SEASON. BetRonable Prices, Sqnire Dealing. OUT-OF-TOWN FLORISTS promptly attended to. Tele- phone for what you want. Tel. 8860, 8861 Madison Sq. FB4NK H. TRAENDLT CHABLES 8CHEN0B TRAENDLY « SCHENCK Wholesale Florists and Cut Flower Exchange 44 W. 28th street, NEW YORK Telephones. 796 and 7W Madisoa Sauare. CONSIGNMENTS SOLIOITBD Alexander J. Guttman THE WHOLESALE FLORIST OF NEW YORK 43 WEST 28th STREET ► PHONES, 1664 1665 MADISON SQUARE ENOUGH SAID 48 W. 29tli St.. NEW YORK. Tel. 1757 Mitfsaa S«. WIIiD 8BIILAX, lar^e case, well packed, choice stock, $6.00. Galax Leaves, selected. 76c per 1000. Green and Bronze. Small Green, for Violeta. II 00 per 100; tT.60 per case of 10.000. Green Sheet Bloas, clean, selected stock, tS.fiO prr hag, Lieacotboe Spraya. Bronze or Green, tl.OO per 100. Also all funds of Florists' Supplies. H. E. FRONENT WHOX^SBALB COMMlWHOm VLOBXST ••e*lT«r and BhlmMr of All Varl«tl«s of Cat Flo^r«ra Telephonei, 2300 and 2201 Madison Square. S7 West 28th Street, - NEW YORK Mention The Review when you write. GEO. SALTFORD WHOLESALE FLORIST 46 W. 89th St., NEW YORK CTTT Telephone No. 3393 Madison Square. eONSISNMENTS OF ALL FIRST-CUSS FLOWERS SOUCiTEO. Mention The Review when yon write. RONNOT BROS. ^^ WHOLESALE FLORISTS •5 and 57 W. Mth Btr*«t. IICUU YnDlf Cut now«r KxohaiiK*. nCIf I UIlK OPKN ALL DAT Aa Unexcelled Oatlet for CONSieNED VLOWKBS Telephone No. 830 Madiaon Sq. Mention The Review when you write. i!!i James Hart;^ (Tbe Oridnal Plonear Houae) ''Slfli'il^SCUT FLOWERS lOS West 28th St.. near 6th At*. Telephone 626 Madison Square. NXW TORK EVEBTTHING IN CUT FLOWERS FROM THE BEST GROWERS Mention The Review when yon write. A. LANGSTADTER STATIONER AND POWEB FBINTER UHowa Headquarters far Blink Boakt 506 Sixth Awe.. Tel. 2800-2801 Mad. Sq. NEW YORK FLORISTS' PRINTINO AT LOWEST PRICES Prompt and aatlafactory work. Many of the - Ji^!5f wholesale and retail florleta are our moat ▼ained patrons. Prtnters of the New York Flo- ^^ wholesale and retail florists are our most -1-4 y?,?^*.™''"- Prtnters of the New York r ruts Club s outlngr programs in 1906 and 190T. The best way to collect an account is to place it with tbe National Florists' Board Of Trade 66 Pine Street, NEW TORK JJmZL^^K*"**. "*°y debtora will pay the Board. i£,ii I-? o**>«'wlse a bad raUng In our Credit List J. K. ALLEN Wholeaale Conuniaaion Dealer CUT FLOWERS Consignments Solicited. Established 1887. Tel. 167 Madison Square. Open 6 a. m. 106 W. 28th St., NKW TORK Wliolesale Gut Flowe New To Beauty, Specials Fancy Extra No. 1 r Prii rk, Marc PerlC $40.00 to J 30.00 to 15.00 to 5.00 to 2.00 to 6.00 to 4.00 to 3.00 to 1.00 to 2.00 to 2.00 to 2.00 to 40.00 to 6.00 to 10.00 to • .50 to 1.00 to 2.00 to .50 to 1.00 to 25.00 to 10.00 to 10.00 to 6.00 to 4.00 to 1.00 to .15 to .50 to 1.00 to 4.00 to .50 to .50 to 10 (50.00 40.00 25.00 800 No. 2 4.00 Bride and Maid, Specials " Extra No. 1 8.00 6.00 4.00 No.2 3.00 Chatenay... 10.00 Killamey 10.00 Richmond , 15.00 Orchids, Cattleyas Cypripediums Gardenias Carnations, Common 60.00 10.00 40.00 1.00 Select and Fancy Novelties Adiantum Cuneatum " Croweanum . Asparagrus Plmnosus, Strings Bunches.... Sprengeri, Bunches Smilax 1.50 3.00 .75 1.50 50.00 15.00 15.00 10.00 Lilies 8.00 Lily of the VaUey 2.00 Violets .40 Narcissi ....' 100 Mignonette 4.00 CaUas 8.00 Tulips 1.00 Sweet Peas, doz.b'ches, 35c to $1.00 Lilac per bunch. 40c to 50c Freesia per bunch, 3c to 8c Roman Hyacinths 1.00 B. S. SLINN, Jr. WHOLaSA^B gLOaiST 65 ana 67 W. aeth St., VBW TOBX OZTT Telephone, 8864 Madison Square. Roses and Carnations VIOLETS JOHN YOUNG Wholesale Florist Ctatfdonlaa, Beaatlea, Chrysanthomnma, ValleTi and the famooa Ck>ttaKe Gtaurdena Camatlona. 61 w. 28th St.. NEW YORK TelephoneB-4468-4464 MADISON A. L. YOUNG & CO. WHOLESALE FLORISTS OONSIGNHXNT8 OF Choice Cut Flowers Solicited Frompt payments. Give a* atrial. 54 West 28tli St. NEW YORK TauiPHONK 86N MAOisoir SQ. Mention The Review when you writ*. FRANK MILLANG Cut newer BxclianBe* Ooocan Bids. 66-67 W. 26th Street, NEW YORK Phone, 299 Madison Square. Open from 6 a. m. to 5 p. m. Bverythlnc tor the Florist In Seasonable flowers wl the rear around. Mention The Review when yon write. SAMUEL A. WOODROW Wholesali Plantsnan and Florist SHIPMENTS TO ALL PARTS OF THE COUNTRY Caasiiaaisats saKcHsd. Carafal vackiai iDaraataad. 53 W. 30th St. c^o^e'crn New York Mention The Review when yon write. Gunther Bros. 114 West 28th Street, Phone 551 Madison Square, NKW TORK. Violets, Roses, Carnations, Orchids. Established 1888. *f GROWSRS— Important— Special advantage! for you this season. Write or see as. Mention The Review when you write. BBTABZiUi: 1878 PERKINS & NELSON Wholesale Commission Florists 56-67 w. aeth St., Boom 118, Uq^ Ynrb Open every day at 6 a. m. llvW lUIR Tel. Bo. 1009 KsdlBon 8«nare. Mention The Review when you write. FORD BROS. 48 W. 28th Street, NEW YORB Telephones 8870-3871 Madison Square "■-T::r3Fresli Cut Flowers SVA complete assortment of the beat In tbt market can always be relied upon. Mention The Review when yon write. The RELIABLE RIBBON CO. Manufacturers of RIBBONS Salesrooms. 46 W. 28th St., New York Tel. 3712 Madison. Factory. Bayonne, N. J. Mention The Review when you write. HCNRY R. CRXWBUCK Wlxoleaale Dealer In Wild Smilax, Gaiax, Paiai Leavaa, Leaeothse 8»raya, raaey aad Oaner reraa, Priaeeas Plaa 870 Pearl St., BBOOKI.TN. N T. Mention The Review when yon write. THE KERVAN C0.."1^I^»- ^Vholesale dealers In Fresh Out Palmetto and Ovcas Palm Leaves, Oalax, Leucothoe, Ferns, Mosses, all Decorating Bvertrreens. Mention The Review when yon write. FOLEY'S FLORAL FOTOORAPHS Fiona Albana, size 12x11, containing 34 differ- ent funeral designs, by express, $5 00, O. O. D. 226 228>^ BOWERY, NEW YORK Alwayt Mention the Florists' Review when writing advertben. ■f^^f;^r-- .rjtt^ r'-.y ^^ 46 The Weekly Florists' Review* Mabch 6, 1908. IF YOU WANT SOME REALLY I Fancy Carnations and Violets I TRY Holton & Hunkel Co. MILWAUKEE, WIS. Of course we also have Heavy Supplies of all other Seasonable Flowers. I Mention The RcTlew when yon write. Vaoghan & Sperry WHOLESALE aORISTS 58-60 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO Write for Special Prices. Mention The Review when you write. Wholesale Cut Hower Prices. Chicago, March 4. Per doz. Beauty, Longstems $5.00 36-inch stems 4.00 30-inch stems 3.00 " 24-inch stems 2.50 20-inch stems 2.00 15-lnch stems 1.50 12-inch stems 1.25 Short stems 75to 1.00 Per 100 Bridesmaid, Specials $ 8.00 to $10.00 Firsts 5.00 to 6.00 Short S.OOto 4.00 Bride, Specials S.OOto 10.00 Firsts S.OOto 6.00 •' Short 3.00to 4.00 Richmond, Specials 15.00 Firsts lO.OOto 12.00 Seconds 4.00to 8.00 Golden Gate, Specials 8.00 to 10.00 " Firsts S.OOto 6.00 " Short S.OOto 4.00 Killamey, Specials 15.00 Firsts lO.OOto 12.00 Seconds 4.00to 8.00 Mrs. Field S.OOto 10.00 Kate Moulton S.OOto 10.00 UndeJohn S.OOto 10.00 Perle 400 to 6.00 Ohatenay 4.00to 10.00 Carnations, Select 1.00 to 1.50 Fancy 2.00 to 3.00 Violets, N. Y. Doubles .50 Singles 60 to .75 Cattleyas per doz., $6.00 to $7.S0 Easter Lilies, per doz., 1.00 to 1.50 Callas per doz., 1.00 to 1.50 Valley 2.00to 4.00 Daisies SOto 1.00 Paper Whites 2.00 to 3.00 Romans 2.00 to 3.00 Jonquils 2.00 to 4.00 Tulips » 200to 4.00 Freesia , 2.00to 4.00 Mignonette 4.00 to 6.00 Asparagus Strings 50.00 to 60.00 Sprays. . . bunch, 35c-75c Sprengeri, bunch, 2S-3Sc Ferns per 1000, $2.00 to $2.50 .25 to .&'> Galax per 1000, 1.00 .15 Adiantum 75 to 1.50 Smilax per doz., $1.50 10.00 Leucothoe per 1000 6.50 .75 Boxwood, $7.50 per SO-lb. case. It is putting it mildly to say the Re- view is the most helpful and most in- structive paper I have ever read. When one copy is read I can hardly wait for another. — John Spencer, Decatur, Tex. The Largest Wholesale House in America Welch Bros., Prop., 226 Devonshire St., Boston, Mass. AMKSICAH BKADTIX8, I.ILIK8, VALLMY, CABVATIONS. CARHOT. RICHMOHS AHD KILX^IUraT BOSKS FOR SUlfUSB TRADK. HXW KHGLAND AGKHTS VOR ADIANTUM CBOWKANUlf . Telephone 6268, 6267, 5419 Main. Mention The Review when you write. WIETOR BROS. ''aJ^oL.Cut Flowers AH telegraph and telephone ordera Civen prompt attentioa. 51 Wabash Ave^ CHICAGO PERCY JONES Wholesale Cut Flowers Flower Orowera* Market 60 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO STANDING ORDKKS SOLICITED JOSEPH FOERSTER Wholesale sliiiiper of CUT FLOWERS WEILAND ----^ RISCHl Wholeiale Growen aad SUppert of CUT FLOWERS 69 Wabash Ave. CHICAGO Phone, Central 879. Write for our wholesale price list. 68-60 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO WHOLESALE FLORISTS J.A.BUDLONG 37-39 Randolph StreotjJ^HICAGO. WHOLESALE Boses and Carnations «••«,«» , A Specialty 6R0WER Of Mention The Review when you write, CUT FLOWERS ZECH & NXNN Wholesale Growers and Shippers of CUT FLOWERS 61 Wabaah Ave., Chicago Room 218. L. D. Phone 8284 Central. Mention The Review when you write. GEORGE REINBERG 35 Randolph St., Chicago """^Snfo^'S S Cut Flowers Two dally Bhlpments from my g'reenhouses. Fresh Stock always ready for orders. Write, wire or phone. Qtilck Service Given. JOHN J. KRUCHTEN Wholesale Cut Flowers 51 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO ROSES and CARNATIONS My Specialties. Mention The Review when you write. Schelden ft Schoos Wholesale Growers of CUT FLOWERS 68>60 Wabash Ave., Chicago Careful attention to all shlpplna: orders. March 5, 1908. The Weekly Florists' Review. 47 Henry M. Robinson & Co. GALAX WHOLESALE FLORISTS FLORISTS' SUPPLIES FERNS 11-15 Province St. U^^^g^^ AMERICAN BEAUTIES, RICHMOND 9 Chapman Place, DU^LUII Carnations, Valley, Violets Mention The Review when you write. Wholesale Cut Flower Prices. Cincinnati, March 4. Per 100 Beauty, Extra $25.00 to $35.00 No. 1 15.00to 20.00 Shorts 4.00to 10.00 Bride and Maid, Extra 8.00 •' No.l 6.00 " No.2 4.00 Golden Gate 4.00to 8.00 Liberty 4.00to 12.00 Meteor e.OOto 8.00 Carnation 2.00to 3.00 Asparagxis Plumosus, Strings 36.00 to 50.00 Sprays 2.00 to 4.00 Sprengerl, " 2.00 to 3.00 Lilium Harrisii 12.50to 15.00 Smilax 12.50 to 15.00 Lily of the Valley S.OOto 5.00 Adiantmn 75 to 1.00 Snapdragon S.OOto 4.50 Violets 50to .75 Baby Primrose 35 to .50 Narcissi 3.00to 4.00 Romans 3.00 to 4.00 Callas S.OOto 12.50 Tulips .S.OOto 5.00 Dutch Hyacinths S.OOto 5.00 VonSlon 2.00 to 4.00 Daffodils 2.00to 4.00 CUT FLOWERS We make a specialty of growing and shipping choice Carnations to Southern trade. Prompt attention given to orders by phone or wire. Satisfaction guaranteed. VIRGINIA NURSERY CO., ^^Sf^*' 50 miles from Washington on Southern R. R. Mention The KeyJew when you write. WM. MURPHY CUT FLOWERS 311 Main St., Cincinnati, O. Phones— Day, Main 980; Night, WestSl-T. Mention The Review when you write. C.K CRITCHELL Wbol*a«I« Commlsalon noriat Cut Flowers and Florists' Supplies Cvniig^meats Solicited WXBK GOODS or AIX KXHOB Write for price list. M-Se Kaat Third 8t.,CIHCIimATX. OHIO Mention The Review when you write. ThiiMJcGulloueli'sSonsGo. WHOLESALE COMMISSION FLORISTS CON 3 I Q NMENT9 SOLICITED Special attention given to shipping orders. Jobbera of Plorlsts' Supplies, Seeds and Bulbs. Price lists on application. rkone Main 684. 816 Walnat St. Glmolnnatl.O. Mention The Review when you write. Rice Brothers 115 N. Qtli Street, BflNNXAPOLIS, HIMN. WHOLESALE FLORISTS AND SUPPLIES CUT FLOWERS received twice daily, and can nu your order* to your latiafaction. A complete line M4i*l?J§75?A;7 W^LD SMILAX, BOXWOOD, HARDY FANCY FERNS, GALAji LEAVES. Wnte for quotations on large quantities. Wm.C.Smith&Co. Wlioiesale Eiorista 1816 Pine St. ST. LOUIS Both long distance phones. ■applies and KverytUnK in Seaao* always on band. Mention The Review when you write. WHOLESALE FLORIST... G. A. KUEHN Cut Flowtrt m4 Florists' Suppliss Manufactarer of the Patent Wire Olamp Floral Designs. A full line of SUPPLIES always on band. Write for catalogue and prices, 1122 Pin* St., - ST. LOUIS. MO. Mention The Review when you write. Wholesale Cut Flower Prices, Pittsburg, March 4. Per doz. Beauty. Specials 16.00 Fancy $4.00to 5X10 Medium 2.00 to 8.00 Short 1.00 to 1.50 Per 100 Bride and Bridesmaid, Fancy $10.00 to $12.50 Medium e.OOto 8.00 Short...... 4.00 to 5.00 Richmond 6.00 to 12.00 KlUamey e.OOto 12.00 Chatenay e.OOto 12.00 Perle e.OOto 8.00 Cusin e.OOto 8.00 Carnations, Ordinary 1.00 to 1..tO Fancy 2.00 to 3.00 Adiantum 75 to 1.25 Asparagus Plumosus, Strings 50.00 ]' Sprays. . .bunch, 40c-50c Sprengerl,bunch,50c-75c Smilax 10.00 to 12.50 Valley 2.00 to 4.00 Lilies S.OOto 12.50 Violets 25 to .75 " Single 20to .30 Cattleyas 75.00 Paper Whites 2.00 to 3.00 Romans 1.00 to 3,00 Mignonette 2.00 to 4.00 Daffodil8 2.00to 3.00 PaiLsies l.OOto 2.00 Boston. March 4. Per 100 Beauty, Specials $30.00 to $50.00 Extra l.-SOOto 20.00 Short Stems 4.00 to 8.00 Bride and Maid, Specials e.OOto 10.00 Select 3.00 to 4.00 Seconds l.OOto 2.00 Chatenay 2 00 to 10.00" Wellesley, Klllamey 2.00 to 2.5.00 Liberty, Richmond 2.00 to 20.00 Carnations, Special 2.50 to 4.00 Select 2.00 Ordinary 50 to 1.00 Cattleyas 40.00 to 50.00 Lily of the Valley l.OOto 3.00 Asparagus Plumosus, Strings 30.00 to 50.00 Sprays, bunches 25.00 to 50.00 Sprengeri, bunches 25.00 Adiantum Cuneatum 75 to 1 00 Smilax lo.oo to 12.00 HarrisiJ e.OOto 8.00 Violets 5oto .75 Callas..... 4.00to 8.00 Yellow Daffodils l.OOto 2.00 TuhPS" l.OOto 2.00 SweetPeas 50 to 1.00 Narcissus Poeticus lOOto 150 Mignonette 2.00to 6.00 Smith's Mum Manual sent by the Re- view for 40 cents. Wholesale Cut Flower Prices. St. Louis, March 4. Per doz. Beauty. Specials $3.ooto $4.oo Extra l.OOto 2.00 Shorts 50to .75 Per 100 Bride and Maid, Specials $ 6.00 to $ 8.00 No.l 2.00to 4.00 Golden Gate 5.00to 8.00 Richmond 5.00 to 8.00 Camot 5.00to 8.00 UncleJohn 5.00to 8.00 Klllamey S.OOto 8.00 Carnations, Fancy 2.00 to 2.50 Common 75 to 1.00 Adiantum l.OOto 1.25 Asparagus Plumosus, Strings 35.00 to 50.00 Sprays l.OOto 1.50 Sprengeri, "' l.OOto 3.00 Lily of the Valley l.OOto 2.00 Smilax 12.50 to 15.00 Longiflorum 10.00 to 12.50 CaUas S.OOto 12.50 Violets 20 to .30 Paper Whites 2.00 to 3.00 Romans l.OOto 2.00 Tulips -.i.OOto 3.00 SweetPeas 35to .75 Jonquils 2.00 to 3.00 Mignonette 4.00to 6.00 VonSlon 2.00 to 3.00 Freesia 75 to 1.00 6lvi Us a Trial. We Can Pliase You. Roses, Carnations and all itinds of Sea- sonable Flowers in Stoclt. WM. F. KASTING CO.c?^S'° BUFFALO. H. T. Florists' Supplies and Wire Deslg^a. Mention The Review when you write. H.G.Bernin£ TI.0M1UT, J402 Pine Street, ST. LOUIS. MO. Mention The Review when you write. ROSES 1 CARINA! IONS FAITCI FEBirg and GALAX-High^Grade Stock Orders filled satisf actorily. Detroit Gut Flower Supply House Wholssal* ComalsslOB Florist. H. V. Pearct, Prop 6 Adama Ave. Wast. Datrolt, Mloli. Home Phone 164. Bell, Main 974. Mention The Review when you write. Always Mention the Florists' Review when writing advertisers. -^^ow 7fi» 48 The Weekly Florists' Review* Mabch S, 1908. PACIFIC COAST. Haywards, Cal. — H. F. Hacke has started a nursery here, growing roses, fruit trees and bulbs. Mr. Uphill also has started here, propagating wild roses for budding, and fruit trees. The O 'Neil nursery, which was the largest here, has been sold to the California Nursery Co., of Niles, which is the next station above Haywards. LOS ANGELES, CAL. Organizing a Club. A meeting of florists, nurserymen and gardeners was held February 22 for the purpose of launching a florists' club and bringing into closer touch the florists of the city and surrounding country, thus giving each an opportunity to profit by his neighbors' experience. The meeting was called to order, and O. M. Morris, the genial seedsman of the firm of Morris & Snow, was unani- mously elected chairman and Charles E. Morton, secretary; after which we got down to business. The chair appointed Messrs. Keynolds, Bernhart, Gage and Morris a committee of four on perma- nent organization. He also appointed a committee on membership, composed of Messrs. Reynolds, Gage and Turner. There is plenty of enthusiasm, and the chair acted wisely in selecting such live ones as the above-mentioned men for the committee on membership. They will, no doubt, bring in a pocketful of applications at our next meeting, two weeks hence. The following is a list of the members whose names were enrolled at this first meeting: 0. M. Morris, H. W. Turner, E. J. Reynolds, A. Elg^rt, G. F. Martin, P. D. Bernhart, N. C. Snow, E. Kirby, E. A, Clement, Winiam Haerle, H. N. Gage and C. B. Mdyton. C. B; Mokton, Sec 'y. TACOMA, WASH. Current Comment. Business continues good, and stock is better and more plentiful as the sun be- comes more in evidence. We have had a fine winter, with a greater number of bright days than in any previous winter since I have been on the coast, this be- ing the fifth. Just one light "skift" of snow and many days free from rain, with some sunshine, make conditions favorable for production of good stock. Already the seeds are beginning to move and people are making garden. During February and March we plant and begin gardening. Of late a large force has been busy in our parks, pruning roses, and Point Defiance park contains so many roses that each spring, when pruning is in progress, people flock there for cuttings. It was estimated that 5,000 people were supplied with cuttings in a week. Peo- ple came from Seattle and also from all the small towns for them, and all were supplied. We believe this practice to be a benefit to florists rather than a detri- ment, for people are with flowers as they are about everything else — always want more and better kinds — and at any rate it all adds to the beauty of our city. E. E, Roberts, our park superintendent, has done much toward the beautifying of Yoig Boses Propagated from ^Krood taken in tbe tleld. 8BKD FOR PRICE LIST TODAY. California Rose Co. POMONA, CAIi. Mention The Review when you write. RUSTIC BASKETS For Fema or Plant!, large size, 20c each; smaller, 15c each. Maidenhair Kern, collected roots in mixed sizes, splendid value, $2.50 per 100. Adlautam fedatnm (the favorite). Five-fin- ger Maidenhair, $5.00 per 100; large plants, $10.00 per 100; extra size, immense roots that will give this season fronds 20 to 24-iiiches long, 20c each. C. E. LILLEY, Ben Lomond, Cal. Mention The Review when you write. our city, and others are thus encouraged to have flowers and to beautify their homes. Work on the Seymour donated conser- vatory is at last in progress and it will be located in the beautiful Wright's park. Tacoma parks are already widely known and the addition of this splendid home of glass, for a specially scientific purpose, will be interesting, to say the least. W. W, Seymour generously do- nated $10,000 for its construction, and before another year we are sure it will be specially interesting to visit, for the florist as well as the general public. Our mild winter was favorable to growth, and roses are full of swelling buds. The bulbs are beginning to ap- pear above ground and a few crocus are showing color. We are enjoying pleas- ant weather and have sympathy for those in the east who are in the midst of bliz- zards and floods and cold. S. L. Harper. SAN FHANOSCO. The Market There are some signs of trade bright- ening and the weather has been much in our favor for the last week. Bright sun- shine and warm nights have unloosened the roses and the carnations and they are much more plentiful than at any time for the last few weeks. Eoses are of better color and substance, especially the Maids and Beauties, and the dealers are not having as much trouble to get orders filled as they did have. Carnations, with the exception of Enchantress, are in fair supply. This variety appears to be off crop with most of the growers. Valley is fairly plentiful and Narcissus poetieus has arrived. Daffodils are not so plentiful and the prices have stiffened somewhat. White narcissi are scarce, as our continued warm, rainy weather opened the entire crop in a few weeks, and they are practically over now. Vio- lets are now at the height of the season. They cost the stores from 75 cents to $1 per dozen bunches. A few Marie Louise are seen, but practically all the trading is done with the single sorts. Fruit tree blossoms are being used lavishly in window decorating. The crop of wild maidenhair is now at full blast Asparagus Plumosus 2M-lnoh, 13.60 per 100. AiparaKni Sprenserl — S and l-lnok, fine, busby plants, 16.00 and 08.00 per 100. Cyclamen OlKantenm— 3-lnob, 17.10 per 100. SmUaz— 2-incb, 11.60 per 100. Fetnnia Seed from my Champion strain is the choicest seed of this strain obtainable at prices of common seed and cannot be beaten for size of flowers, variety of color and markinn. All Petunia Seed Is hand- fertilised. Tr. pkt., 26oi 1000 seeds, 60o; oz., 130.00. My Champion Strain of Ruffled Olants is an- other very superior strain, finely ruffled, of enor- mous slze^n an endless variety of color and markinrs. Tr. pkt., 860; 1000 seeds, T60; oa., 136.00. I have only one rrade of the two strains of Pe- tunia Seed listed above, and that is the best. Send for list of other seeds. Cash, please. FRED 6R0IIE, Santa Rosa, Cal. Mention The Review when yon write. fieneral Nursery Stock SEND won CATAIiOGUK F. LUDEMANN, San Francisco, Cal. Mention The Review when you write. 8041 Baker St. Pacific Nanerlet btnANIUMuf per lOO; $20.'o all kinds, 93.50 .00 per 1000. BOSTON and SCOTTII FERNS, 2>^inch pots. S8 00 per 100. BKX BEGONIA, 2^-inch pots, $6.00 per 100. RAHN ft HERBERT SaeceiMrs to Ptaadsr's Oreeakoass 48tk St. PORTLAND, ORSGON Mention The Review when you write. A. Milling Calla Bulb Co. 17 to 23 Kennan St. SANTA CRUZ, CAL. Mention The Review when you write. and is a tremendous help to the retailers for use with loose bunches. Some Dutch hyacinths and single tulips are being used this season, but there does not appear to be as much demand for them as for the daffodils, which have been in better demand this season than ever before. Variotis Notes. John Martin, of Eoss Station, is cut- ting some fine cattleyas and phalsenopsis. Charles Stappenback, Polk street, is using his entire stock. The gardeners of San Bafael have do- nated a beautiful specimen of the Colo- rado blue spruce to Boyd park, in that town. James Nevin, of Boss Station, will shortly commence the erection of a new rose house. He will force Brides and Maids principally. The May Seed Co., Market street, has issued a well written and illustrated spring catalogue. This firm reports a good business in the new store. G. DAFFODILS. The fact that there has been a heavy demand for daffodil flowers in the San Francisco market this season will induce some of the growers to plant rather largely for another year. The weather has been unusually favorable for every- thing in the narcissus line, and, barring the fact that several days of warm sun- <( i([l1»U'VV''lW'''Wlil1*"'".'i'-'';-'" ■' uii»"»'.-i_m.!«i<-;«»i'ii<».»,- ,11 ,iti,\ i mr\fi March 5, 1908. The Weekly Rorists' Review, 49 LEADING RETAIL. FLORISTS the retail floricts, whose cards appear on this and the two following pages, are prepared to fill orders from other florists for local delivery on the usual basis. If you wish to he represented under this heading, now is the time to place your order. Alexander McConnell 571 rilTH Avenue, Windsor Arcade NEW YORK CITY Telegraph orders forwarded to any part of the United States, Canada and all principal cities of Barope. Orders transferred or Intrusted by the trade to oor selection for delivery on steamships or elsewhere receive special attention. Celephone Calls: 840 and 841 88th Street. Gable Address: ArKXCOMNBLI.. Western Union Code. FRED C. WEBER 4326-4328 Olfve Street ST. LOUIS, MO. Will carefully execute orders for St. Louis and other towns in Missouri and Illinois. (Batabli^hed 187!t.) Send flower orders for delivery in. . . . BOSTON AND ALL NEW ENGLAND POINTS To THOS. R GALVIN, inc. 124 TREMONT ST. BOSTON M^\lsir\ ordersgiven careful atten- >^niO tion. Wholesale and Retail ULLRICH'S GREENHOUSES TIFHN, OHIO shine had a tendency to open the blos- soms in large quantities at one time, there is little to complain of. The public has certainly shown favoritism for this popular flower this year, A few words about the best selling sorts may be in order now. The earliest variety seen here in quantity is Ard Righ. These were in market as early as Thanks- giving and, although the flower is not as large or the stem as long as some of the other trumpet sorts, it is a good seller. As a commercial variety it is not, how- ever, a strong grower, nor is it prolific in the making of bulbs, but it is early and a good money-maker. About the 'same time Golden Spur makes its appearance, and this variety was also used quite extensively for early forcing. This is a heavier grower and a somewhat larger flower. Both of these varieties netted the growers from $4 to $5 per hundred. Of the later kinds, Princeps seems to be the best in demand, with Trumpet Major as a close second. The latter is not quite so popular, but the flowers keep longer and can be handled easier. Neither of these varieties is forced as* much as the first mentioned and most of the stock is grown outside. The earliest blooms from the outside this season brought $2.50 per hundred and on March 1 about one-half that price. Of the later kinds, Sir Watkin is at its height now and the flowers brine about $1.50 per hundred. This is a pop- ular flower with the retailers, but not with the growers. It is claimed that the bulbs m this neighborhood do not multi- ply, and the crop is consequently short- r^i\ ^°comparabilis, both single and double, has proven an excellent seller and a money-maker for the growers this sea- son. They have been uniformly lone- stemmed and large-flowered. This, by the way, is the only double daflfodil that IS in any demand. The old Von Sion is Canada^s Florist 96 Yonge St., TORONTO WILLIAM J. SMYTH PI ODIST Cor- Miehiffan At*. i^^lISi;^ and81>tSt.,Chieaso We ship to all points in Illinois and lotra. FKOVBS: Doufflaa 744, Bong'laa 623, Sonrlas 740. THE CLEVELAND CIT FLOWER CO^ Cleveland, Ohio, Will fill your orders for designs or Cut Flowers in Northern Ohio. iJliLiyingston Seed Co. FLORISTS COVER ALL OHIO POINTS 114 N. High St., COLUMBUS, OHIO SAMUEL MURRAY ....FLORIST.... 1017 Broadway, KANSAS CITY, MO. Write, Telephone or TeleKraph AH orders given prompt attention. JOHN BREITMEYER'S SONS COR. BROADWAY AND 6RATI0T AVE. DETROIT. MICH. E O. LOVELL ?§^ will ^ve prompt attention kt^^xU T\..C..4... to all orders for delivery In INOf tn UaCOta GALVESTON, TEX. MRS. M. A. HANSEN Y. M. O. A. BUILDING PORTLAND, OREGON CLARKE BBOSm 289 Morrisoa St. S. B. STEWART n9 Na J6th St., OMAHA, NEB. BstabllBhed io 1857. FLOtusr_ 1657-1659 Buckingham Place CHICAGO L D Phone 558 Lake View. Send us your retail orders. We have the best facilities in the city. WILSON DELIVERS ANYWHERE BROOKLYN NEW JERSEY NEW YORK LONG ISLAND Trade orders well cared for from all parts of the country, and delivered at Theater, Hotel, Steamer or Residence Address Fulton St. and Greene Ave., BROOKLYN, N. Y. Telephones, Prospect 2840 and 4065. WILLIAM L ROCK FLOWER CO. Kansas City, - Mo. will carefully execute orders lor Kansas City and any town in Missouri or Kansai. Booghtoo & Clark 396 Boylsfon Street, Boston; Mass. C. C. POLLWORTH CO. WHOLESALE IXORISTS Milwaukee I Wis. : WISCONSIN Will Take Prayer Car* af Taar Orders •*^ 59 Brondwtiy ' DETROIT MICHIGAN so The Weekly Florists^ Review* March 5, 1908. LEADING RETAIL FLORISTS rke retail florists, whose cards appear on this page, the one before and the one following, are prepared to fill orders from other florists for local deliver) on the usual basis, if you wish to be represented under this heading, now is the time to place your order. Geo. M. Kellogg Wbolesale and Retail Florist 906 Grand Ave., KANSAS CITY, MO. All Kinds of CUT FLOWERS In their season. Also Rose and Carnation planta in season. Greenhouses at Pleasant Hill, Mo. Wholesale and Retail Florist AMSTERDAM, NEW YORK RETAIL ORDERS SOLICITED FOR PITTSBURG, PA. H* L* Blind & Bros 30 FIFTH STREET Careful and Prompt Attention to Out-of-town Orders Writt, Wire or PhoRt Your Orders to YOUNG'S 1406 OUve St., ST. LOUIS, MO. Kegolar discount allowed on all orders, either Plants or Cut Flowers. rbooes: Bell. Main 2306: Kinlock, Central 4981 J. W. WOLFSKILL Telegraph Orderi a Specialty. M8 W. 4th St, IPS ANGELES. CAL J. B. BOLAND CO. 8CCC1SS0RS TO SIIVIRS A BOLAND FLORISTS 47*49 Geary Street, SAN FRANCISCO, CAL. GEO. C. SHAFFER, Horist Phone 2416 Main. 14th and Kye 8ts., N. W. MA8HINOTON, D. C. Cat Fluwers for all Occaalona. EYRES rLOWERS OR DESIGN WORK Delivered in Albany and vicinity on telegraphic eriler. 11 North Featl St., • • ALBANY, N. T. CCn I UCIIII LEADING FLORIST. DCUi Ai nLlnL} toledo, ohio All orders promptly executed. James H.CIeary,New Bedford,Mass. 7 PLEASANT ST. Personal attention given to delivery in New Ptdford, Fall River, Taunton and Southeastern Ma.:^chusett*. I Aiilfii/ill*' * WE GROW A OEN£RAI. A8SORTSf£NT OF TREES, SHRUBS, VINES, ROSES and HERBACEOUS PERENNIALS, Etc., Etc. Prices Reasonable. Wholesale Trade. Ust for the asking. BAY STATE NURSERIES, NORTH ADINGTON, MASS. M(>ntlon The Review when yon write. LARGE STOCK OF Peonies, M. L l^hubarb, Lucretia Dewberry —For prices write— GILBERT H. WILD, Sarcoxie, Mo. Mention The Review when you write. Am. Arbor-Vitae Hedge Plants AT WHOLKSALK TO FLORISTS Best Evergreen tttdgt Plant in the World Evergreen Nursery Co. STURGEON BAT, WIS. Mention The Review when you write. Th« Trve Aaaoor River PriTSt Ligustrum Amurense and CALIFORNIA PRIVST. 3H to 8 feet, ■tronf, fleld-srowii plants, •ny qoantltT, 126.00 per 1000. Petir's Nursery Co., Knoxvills, Tenn. Mention The Review when yon write. NEW SURPLUS SHIPPING LIST NOW OUT Send for one. Low Prices Fine Stock PETERSON NURSERY Lincoln and Poterson Avea., CHICAGO Mention The Review when you write. WesternEverfiireens White Pines, Scotch, Austrian, Douglas, Pungens, Concolor, Arbor-Vitse, and other kinds. Shade, Street and Park Few carloads Ash, Elm, Box Elder. Sugar Maples, and other kinds. See classified adv. this issue. FERNDALE NURSERIES, Harlan, Iowa Mention The Review when you write. VERGREEN An immenae Stock of both larre and amaU aize KVgBOBJgN TMBKS *■ creat variety; also BVKBO&KiEM 8HBUBS. Correapondenca aollolted. TIEWMH.MOONCO..MORRISVILLE,PA. Mention The Review when yon write. E LARGE TREES OAKS AHD ICAPLKS. PINKS AND BKMLOCKS. ANDORRA NURSERIES, Wm. Warner Harper, Prop. Chestnut Hill, Plilladelphla, Pa. Mention The Review when you write. Mabch 1908. The Weekly Florists' Review. 53 40.00 40.00 30.00 CO.OO 300,000 CALIFORNIA PRIVET Per 1000 1-year-old, 18-24 inches, 2-4 branches $ 15.00 $145.00 per 10,000: $640.00 per 50.000 2-Tear-old, 2-3-ft., 5, 8 and 10 branches 35.00 Per 100 6-year-old, standard, 5-6-ft., heads 2^i-9^i- ft. diameter 75.00 6-year-old, standard, 4-5-ft., heads 2-2'a- ft. diameter 50.00 2-year-old, standard, 4-5-ft., heads 18-24-ln. diameter 40.00 6-year-old, pyramidal, well sheared, 4-5-ft. high,3-4-ft. diameter 75.00 6-year-old, 3-4-ft. high, pyramidal 2'2-3-ft. diameter 50.00 2-year-old, 2H!-3-ft. high, pyramidal 18-24-in. diameter Elms, Am., fine trees, n-12-ft. high, 134-2-ln. Ehns, Am.', ifine trees! 9-ii-ftVhighi ih-i^i- In. cal $250.00 per 1000, European Linden, 12-15-ft. high, 2-3-in. cal.. Althaea, double white with maroon center, 5-t5-ft. high 15.00 Althaea, double white with maroon center, 4-5-ft. high 12.00 Althaea, double white with maroon center, 3-4-ft. high 10.00 Spiraea Billardii, 4-ft. high 6.00 Porsythia Viridissima, 3-4-ft. high 10.00 Lilac Rubra, Dr. Marley, 3-4-ft. high 10.00 Deutzia Crenata, 4-5-ft. high 11.00 Deutzia Gracilis, 4-year-old plants 8.00 Yucca Filamentosa, blooming plants 35.00 I will have a large collection of bedding plants for Spring delivery out of 25 greenhouses, such as Roses, Geraniums, Coleus. Heliotrope, Salvia Bonfire, or Scarlet Sage (which is the best bed- ding plant today) , Lantanas, Verbenas, Begonias, Vinca Rosea, Alternantheras, red, yellow and pink: all kinds vase and hanging basket plants. Send me your ^vants and I ^111 fflve you price. Carl man Ribsam Office, 31 Wall St., TRENTON, N. J. Greenhouses, East State St. Nursery, Hamilton Ave. Mention The Review when you write. HardyRoses AmeHoan Grown— Superior to Imported We have unsold at the present time the fol- lowing varieties— «11 fleld grown plants, grown in our nurseries at Rochester, N. Y.: Anne de DIesbach Olio Fran Karl Drnschkl S«neral Jacqueminot John Hopper Mme. e. Lnlset If ikreliall P. Wilder Mr*. John Lalnc Paul KeyroB These plants are in can be shipped at any Prlaoe Oamllle Clrlch Brunner Crimson Rambler White Rambler Tellow Rambler Philadelphia Rambler Common Sweet Briar Hmo. O. Brnant Wlchuriana (The Ttvc) our storage cellars and time. Prices on request. ELLW ANGER A BARRY Nurmeryiuen—Hortloulturlmtm miount Hope Nurmerlem, Roohemter, N. Y. Mention The Review when yon write. continues fairly good, and while the large receptions are missed, funeral orders keep the store men busy. All kinds of bulbous stock are to be had in quantity. The anticipated trip to Richmond came off February 26 and was a great success. About thirty of the city florists went over and these were joined in Richmond by several from Anderson, New Castle and other places. The party was met at E, T. Grave's greenhouses by Messrs. Hill, Grave, Knopf, Gause and Evans. After inspecting Mr. Grave's greenhouses, the party visited the west branch of the E. G. Hill establishment, the B., K. & B. greenhouses and the Gause greenhouses ill rotation. All were greatly pleased with all that was shown them, especially the fine display of Afterglow and Rhea Reid at the E. G. Hill Co.'s. This firm has some seedling carnations that are Al. Charles Knopf's Sarah Hill was by gen- eral consent given the place of honor and GRAFTED ROSES FOR FORCING BRIDE KILLARNEY BRIDESMAID RICHMOND KAISERIN WELLESLEY $18 per hundred. $100 per thousand JACKSON & PERKINS COMPANY Wholesale Florists and Nurserymen NEWARK, WAYNE COUNTY, NEW YORK Mention The Review when you write. Tausendschon or in English Tliousand Beauties, is the sensational new Climbing Rose of the year. Every florist should have it. It is not excelled for forcing pur- poses and for general planting by any Climbing Rose now known, not even bairins: Crimson Rambler. This is the coming forcing Rose. Get your etoclc early. It is beautifully illustrated in ten colors and gold in Our New Guide to Rose Culture for 1908, the Leading Rose Catalogue of America. Copy free for the asking. Strone plants of Tausendschon from 8-lncli pots, 10 for $1.50; $12.00 per 100; $100.00 per 1000. THE DINGEE & CONARD CO., ^^^'i.^r^*^. Mention The Review when you write. Fine, Healthy BENCH PLANTS American Beauty) $6.00 per 100 Richmond f $50.00 per 1000 J. A. BUDLONG, 37-39 Randolph St.. CHICAGO Wholesale Grower and Shipper of Cut Flow^ers Mention The Review when yon write. NEW HARDY PLANT, ANCHUSA DROPMORE, Var. The Best Novelty 1907. Pure blue flowers, strong roots, $3.00 per 10. RUGOSA ROSEt F. C. Meyer, hardy, strong grower, large blooms, silvery pink. Superb variety, $2.00 per 10. BABT RAMBLER (M. N. Levavasseur), 2-year, fleld grown, selected, $12.00 per 100. H. P. ROSES, P. K. Druschki, Mme. S. Crawford. Soliel d'Or, York and Lancaster, Magna Charta, Clio, etc., in great variety. $10.00 per 100. DOUBLE RED AND WHITE RDGOSA8, strong plants. $2.00 per 10. CT.EMATIS, Anderson. Henryi, Jackmani, Ramona, $14.00 per 100; Coccinea, $10.00 per 100; Paniculata, $8.00 per 100. PEONIES, Couronne de Or, Festiva Maxima, strong, $25.00 per 100. A large collection. Send for spring price list. JOHN CHARLTON & SONS, Uniierslty Ave. Nurseries, ROCHESTER, N. Y. Mention The Review when you write. it certainly showed up well, as did his Lawson-Enchantress. He has a fine light pink called Delight, which seems to be all he claims for it. This will be put on the market in 1910 and all thought the trade will be "de-lighted" with it. After dinner the party paid a visit to the factory of John Evans. E. G. Hill's east place was next visited; also E. Buch's, and here the trip ended and with it a most pleasant and profitable day. H. Junge and Bert Stanley shone in the role of heroes. E. A. Nelson was the only man to spill any blood for the good of his country. ROSES ""W"^ GrlMMB BMibltr, extra Btrongr, $7.00 per 100. Itarotky Parkias, BftUlaon Belle, Qaeea of Prelrie, Plak, Wklte. Tellow BaMblen, etc., 16.00 per 100. H. P. Bosei Md Baby Baaiblen, 18.00 per 100. GILBERT COSTICH, ROCHESTER, N.Y. Mention The Review when yon write. At the regular monthly meeting of the State Florists' Association, March 3, the report of the executive committee was read on the appointment of the various committees to take charge of the man- •v- *^ 54 The Weekly Florists' Review^ March u, 1908. Magflolia Rtiododendion Azalea Clematis Peonies Phlox Nursery Stock for Florists' Trade EVERYTHING WORTH PLANTING ROSES A SPECIALTY ALL KINDS OF FRUIT TREES Ornamental Trees and Shrubs, Erergreens, Berries, Herbaceous Plants. Send for our Trade List W. & T. SMITH COMPANY 62 Years GENEVA, N. Y. 700 Acres Boxwood Privet Berberis Thunbergii Hydrangea Tree Spiraea Van Houttei Koster's Blue Spruce Mention The Review when you write. 2-Y8ar-0ld Everblooming Roses OWN ROOTS These are strong, well branched plants. They have been potted for some time and are well equipped with roots. Packing can be done very light and they will carry safely to any part of the country. $1.00 »er doi.; $8.00 »er 100; $75.00 per 1000 Baby Rambler Hermosa Cloftailde Boupert Helen Gould - - — ~ PapaGontler Queen's Scarlet Meteor d'KKalserin R. M. Henrlette Strip'd " Salrano Wblte La France Free. Camot XtoUe de France Sunrise Marie Van Houtte Stolle de Lyon Mme. Cliatenay Mme. Grolez Sno^rflake CUmblna; Meteor Beasle Broi^n Isabella Sprunt CoQ. de Lyon Perle des Jardlns Yellow Coobet HYBRID FKRPKTUALS Fanl Neyron Mme. Cbas. Wood Mrs. Jno. Lain* Masna Cbarta A. Olesbacb Viok's Caprtoe 100 varieties; 2%-itich pota. Wbltmani Ferns, 6 to 8 fronds, pot-grown, $1.26 per doz.; $10.00 per 100. '2^-inch pots, $4.00 per 100. JOHN A. DOYLE, SpringfielJ. Ohlo^ Mention The Itevlew when you write. rield'Growfl, 2-Year Per 100 Crimson Rambler, No. 1 9 7.50 Plilladelpbia... Mme. Flantier. Kmp. of Cblna. Henri Martin . . DruscIilEl Harrisonil No. 2 6.00 .No.l 8,00 .XX 7.00 .No.l 5.00 .No.l 5.00 .No.l 7.00 .No.l 10.00 .No.l 12.00 1000 $ 60.00 40.00 65.00 60.00 35.00 36.00 60.00 90.00 100.00 Send for surplus list givinK grade count of H.P.'s, Prairies. Ramblers. Moss, Wlchuraianas, Rugosas, etc.; Shrubs and Glimbing Vines. THE UNITED STATES NURSERY CO. RICH, MISS. Mention The Review when yon write. agement of the carnation convention in 1909. It is hoped, by organizing early, to make the 1909 meeting the banner one. The Florists' Club will meet March 11, at Fred Hukriede's, and all are expected to attend, as important business will come before the meeting. And then, all know how Mr. Hukriede conducts such aflfairs. Bert Stanley is smiling these days. It 's a boy. Herman Schilling is in the same class; it's a boy, too, and all are doing well. S. WASHINGTON. There is not much change in business since last writing. Besides the social functions, which come in just before Lent, there has been an unusual demand for funeral work. The funeral of Bish- op Satterlee was an exceedingly large one. Wreaths of every description, and clusters of every conceivable shape were ordered. The entire chancel of the church was massed with flowers. The only flowers used on the casket were in a large cross made solid of valley. The NEW ROSE MY MARYLAND IVIy Maryland has more good commercial points than any other rose. Price, 2%-inch pots, $25.00 per 100 ; $200.00 per 1000 ; $5.00 per dozen. JODN COOK, 318 N. Charles St., Baltimore, Md. Mention The Review when you write. HYDRANGEA American Everblooming (H. arborescens sterilis.) The largest stock in America of strong 1 and 2-year nursery grown plants of this best of all hardy flowering shrubs. THE E. Y. TEAS CO., Centerviile, Ind. Mention The Review when you write. 9 I UnAUb diate Shipment! 1000 Knerllsb Manetti, pencil thickness $10.00 Cal. Frivet, 2-year, 2 to 3-ft 40.00 " " 2-year, 3 to 4-ft 65.00 Also a general assortment of Slinibs, Fruit Trees, etc. HIRAM T. JONES Union County Nurseries ELIZABETH, N. J. NEW ROSE Kaiserin Goldifolia 2'-2-in., $2..50 per doz.; $20.00 per 100: $175.00 per 1000; 3-in., $35.00 per 100; 4-m., $50.00 per 100. <^i rrni rf-oRAL company.^ Mention The Reylew when yon write. funeral of Crosby S. Noyes, February 29, called for some large pieces, standing wreaths, and huge bunches of Beauties, lilies, roses, etc. The casket cover was made of white sweet peas with a border of lilac and a double cross worked in the center made of violets. The work seems to be pretty well distributed. J. J. Harty reports business exception- ally good. The shipping to the south is improving each week. He is receiv- ing a fine lot of Killarney and some good lavender sweet peas. O. O. ArouSTA, Ga. — When Mme. Schumann- Heink was here a few nights ago, some of her admirers wanted to send flowers different from any she had ever received, so Stulb's Nursery sent to Philadelphia for Mrs. Jardine roses, that filled the bill to perfection. s PEcmm ' EVERfiREENS Azaleas Rhododendrons Roses Herbaceous Perennials In fact everything in hardy stock for Garden, Lawnl Landscape Planting General Catalogue and Trade Lists on application. TlieNewEHglandNursefie$,iiic. BEDFORD, MASS. Mention The Review when you write. SCRAMBLER ROSEiiZ !!^ NEWPORT FAIKY...!!!^ To b« diiBeminMed Sprlnc 1906. Atk lor illnitrated pamphlet and prioea. JULIUS ROCHRS CO., BUTHXSTOSD. V. J. Mention The Review when you write. The Review will send the Book of" Grafted Roses for 25 cents. I March 5, 1908. The Weekly Rorists^ Review^ 55 SPLENDOR COLOR, LIGHT PINK,* bet\ireen Mrs. T. W. Lawson and Wlnaor. Nothing; finer ever Introduced as a commercial variety of carnation at any price. STRONG, HEALTHY CUTTINGS for March delivery. $io.oo per }oo; $75.oo per (000; 500 at (000 rate. STEVENSON BROS., Govanstown, Baltimore, Md. Mention The Review when you write. Carnation Blooms! I am cutting good carnations, leading sorts, and offer them at the following prices : Common, Ic to 2c; fancies, such as Enchantress, Lady Bountiful, White Perfection and Rose-pink Enchantress, 3c. Smilax Strings 600 good 6-foot strings at 12^ c and 15c a string. Send me a trial order My stock will please you YERN L.SOHLURAFF ERIE, PA. Mention The Review when you write. Well Rooted Carnation Cuttings 100 1000 Boae-Plnk Enchantreu !IL^ no !^-iD., S2.00 per doz. CTCLAMKM-From 5-ia., 25c each; 4-iD., $1.50 per doz.; $10.00 per 100. Plbask Sknd Postal oe Express Money Order oe Drafts Only. NELSON & KLOPFER, B^i^i.e . Peoria, III. Mention The Review when you write CANNAS DAHLIAS SURPLUS CHEAP CASH PROMPT ORDER 1500 CANNAS, 10 best sorts, 2 eyes and up, $2.,'')0 per 100; $35.00 for the lot. 500 DAHLIAS, divided, 10 best sorts ....$3.50 per 100;' $15.00 for the lot. List of sorts on application. JNO. D. INLAY, ZANESVILLE, OHIO. Mention The Review when you write. DREER'S SHEEP Mlil^NXJUE ». ^.... (Wizard Hrand.) FLORIST loo lbs, $1.75 ; 500 lbs., |8.oo ; SPECIALTIES '-ooo 'bs-. I15.00. Ton, 2,000 Ihs., $30 00. HENRY A. DREER, 714 Chestnut St, Phila., Pa. Always mention the Florists' Review when wrltlnB advertisers. GROWERS I of Palms, Ferns and j I Flowering Plants | YOIR OPPORTUNITY! right now to make room for your Faster Plants! Bring your samples of these at once Z We can use them all if satisfactory. C. C. TREPEL Care of f. Losier & Co., Brooklyn, N. Y. Mention The Review when yon write. UNROOTED CARNATION CUTTINGS Winsor, Pink Imperial per 1000. $30.00 Victory, White Perfection " 15.00 Enchantress " lO.OO Can fill any sized order same day as received. COLKUS, Golden Bedder and Verschaffeltii. rooted cuttings, $4.00 per 1000. An unusually fine lot of SCOTTII FXRNS in 7-inch pans, $6.00 per doz. LARCHMONT NURSERIES, Larctimont, N. Y. Mention The Review when you write. -M 56 rrc; v^'*?^ The Weekly Florists' Review* March 5, 1008. is£i GRAND RAPIDS. Current G)mment. During February we experienced some as severe weather as is ever handed out — snow storms, blizzards, way below zero, combinations of rain, snow and sleet, floods and anything else you can mention. Little damage was done beyond the smashing in of a few rafter bars, unable to stand the weight of snow. Among those whQ sulfered most were Henry Smith and Charles Chadwick. Business has been fair, with a spurt at St. Valentine's day. Shipping has been brisk, but orders are, as a rule, not as large as for the corresponding month last year. Last February demand was far in excess of supply. There have been times when roses have been scarce, but otherwise stock has been plentiful. The great glut has been bulbous stock. Last season you could not get enough, but this time every florist in town was going to have enough, ' ' you bet. ' ' One firm alone is growing a total of 300,000 bulbs. It is doubtful if the initial cost of the bulbs will be realized. Next season they will be grown in more subdued quantities. Large receptions and weddings have been conspicuous by their absence, while funeral Mork has been as plentiful as heretofore. In summing up, the aggre- gate is fairly satisfactory, with no real cause of complaint, yet business is not as good as last season. Lilies are beginning to come in and the prospects are for the usual Easter quantity. If we could only get multi- florums free of disease and to come true to name, what a blessing! As it is, with disease and the mixture of varieties one gets under the name multiflorum, the loss amounts to anywhere from forty to sixty per cent. G. F. C. TORONTO. Trade has not been good in the city, with the exception of a few social events. Many of the florists are complaining of the lack of what is usually considered transient trade, and they have to depend on the larger orders they get for wed- dings and receptions. Carnations, violets and bulb stock are coming in plentifully. Roses of all kinds are scarce, especially white and Beauties. D. J. Sinclair is now getting his prem- ises in shape after the fire which con- sumed the office and shipping room Feb- ruary 18. D. J. Hutchinson, Kan. — The Hutchinson Floral Co. has removed its downtown office to its greenhouses, at the comer of Band and Poplar streets. Headqaarters In Western New York IS wkl'teEB;: \ ^-^ P«^ l**: $.50.00 per 1000 10,000 EnrhantreRs, S>.50 per 100; 20.00 per 1000 1,000 Monrovia Mams, R. C 15.00 per 1000 Immediate delivery. Splendid Stock. Sat- igfaction jfuaranteed. We are satiBfying others, why not you? Other varieties on ap- plication. WHITE BROS., Gasport, N. Y. I HAVE YOU SEEN OUH NEW LIGHT PINK CAHNATION MAY? I To see it b to want it, especially if you see it growios on the bench. You make no mistake in buying this variety, whether you are rooted cutting specialist or cut flower grower. This variety will be grown in increased quantity for several years to come. It has the color, the freedom and ample size to make the leading commercial light pink. Let us have your osder now, as we are sending out fine, strong cuttings and can make immediate delivery. $12.00 PER 100; $100.00 PER 1000. We also have all the leading, new and' standard sorts in prime condition and large quantity. If in need, write us. BAUR & SMITH 38''^' ^«^/ .100- Beacon. $6.00. whif J • l'?P- ^f^s Daisies, per 100, 2>.2-in. pots, S^m^tn'"l)^il°'''' «l«>to$2..'iO. Queen Alexandra y.iHnh eH^^V oo%!''*'"f Ever-blooming Salvia ^unch, $1.75 to $3.00 per 100 CH4S. FROST, Keflilwortli, N. J. ROOTED CARNATION CUTTINGS ^ . , , Per 100 1000 Enchantress, from sand $2.00 18.00 White Lawson, from sand 2.00 18 00 Pink Lawson, from sand 1 50 12 00 Queen, from soil 2.00 isioo Pmk Lawson, from soil 2.00 15 00 2,t0 at 1000 rate. Valley View Greenhoyses, VJ^I^lrfSS^a.^. Mention The Review when yon write. 6,000 Dbl. Red Geraniums Best bedders, $18.00 per 1000. strong plants. 2-in., llfi.OO 1000; 213-in., Send for samples. Good, MUST HAVE ROOM. SCHMAUS BROS., Paducah, Ky. m-ww Always mention the Florists' RevieW when writing advertJsen. W W 60 The Weekly Florists' Review. Mabch 5, 1908. ST. PAUL. The Florists' Qub. The Twin City Florists' aud Garden- ers' Club lield its first field day at the seed and greenhouse establishment of L. L. May & Co., February 26. The new concrete warehouse, a model of its kind, was thoroughly inspected. The methods of putting up the seed, filling orders, etc., were thoroughly gone over and explained and the details of the business shown to the visitors. The furnace is fed auto- matically by a Murphy stoker, Illinois screenings being used, which cost, laid down in the bin, about $2 per ton. A sidetrack runs to the warehouse, where all shipments are received and all out freight loaded. The steam for heating is conveyed in conduits under two streets to the greenhouses. In the greenhouses stock was found in nice shape. A general line of roses, carnations, bulbs, Easter plants, etc., is grown here, as well as a full line of bedding plants. In carna- tions. Enchantress easily leads all others, while Killarney does the best in the rose section. The committee appointed to confer with the state fair managers reported; two new members were added to it and instructions were given to continue the work. The state fair board has offered to prepare the beds for an outside dis- play of bedding plants, to take care of them during the summer and to allow the florists to prepare the premium list. Various Notes. The Minnesota Kose Society will hold its winter meeting this week in St. Paul. O. J. Olson will read a paper on "The Care and Preparation of Flowers for Exhibition." W. S. Hall, of Osage, Iowa, and Frank Berry, of Stillwater, were recent callers. Theodore Wirth is putting in some hard work to secure members for the Society of American Florists and hopes to secure ten or twelve life members before he stops. X. Y. Z. EXETER, N. H. After four months' illness, W. S. Per- kins is able to be about again. Mr. Freystedt, salesman for Welch Bros., was in town last week with a new- line of goods, visiting local florists. Business this winter has been very good, considering the times. The stock at both G. W. Hilliard 's and W. S. Perkins' greenhouses is looking fine. Orthaniel Churchill has reentered the employ of W. S. Perkins, after study- ing the trade in various parts of the country. P. ROOTED CUTTINGS OFTHB Z^i ENCHANTRESS We believe we have the larifesi and best stock in the country. The reason for this statement Is that we were first on the market with this frrand pure White. Orders now being booked for March and later delivery at $6.00 per 100; $50.00 per 1000. Also a large stock of Beacon, Winsor, Pink Enchantress, LawBon and other commercial varieties. Michigan Cut Flower Excliangejnc. S8*40 Broadway, DKTROIT, BIICH. Mention The Eerlew when yon write. A House of Shamrocks at John F. Rupp's^ Shiremanstown, Pa. SHAMROCKS! IRISH: The Real Thing: GREEN. Strong and fine; ready now for delivery; order at once. $3.00 per 100; $25.00 per 1000; per dozen, postpaid, 50 cts. Extras added. XXX Seeds as in our recent adv. Strong, f*W\T ^OO A^^ for weaving or deco- Bushy '-'•-' ■ '^■^■%>* ■ '«3 rating, $2.00 per 100 The Hemt of Primroses. JOHN F. RUPP, Shlremanstown, Pa. Mention The Review when yon write. ROSES -- Mrs. Potter Palmer and Cardinal bQ" 11119. ruuur raiiiici aiiu waii 2^'ln., $15.00 per 100; $125.00 per 1000; S^^-in., $150.00 per 1000. R. C. aVin. 2Vin. 3Vin. R. C. 2Vin. 2^ per 1000 per 100 per 1000 per 1000 per 100 i Beauty... $27 .50 $6.50 $60.00 $80.00 Chatenay $18.50 $4.50 $4( R. C. aVin. per 1000 per 100 American Beauty ...$27 .50 $6.50 Maid 18.50 4.50 Bride 18.50 4.50 Uncle John 18.50 4.50 2'a-in. 3>2-in )erlOOO .00 $80.00 40.00 60.00 40.00 60.00 40.00 60.00 Chatenay $18.50 $4.50 Perle 5.00 Sunrise 5.00 Kaiserin 18.50 4.50 2ia-in. 3>u-ln. per 1000 $40.00 $60.00 45.00 65.00 45.00 40.00 60.00 CARNATIONS White Lawson $2.00 PinkLawson 2.00 Variegated Lawson 2.20 Victory 3.00 Winsor 5.00 Rooted Cuttings per 100 per 1000 $20.00 20.00 20.00 25.00 45.00 24-in. per 1000 $35.00 .35.00 35.00 40.00 60.00 Rooted Cuttings per 100 per 1000 2'2-in. per 1000 $40.00 40.00 60.00 60.00 50.00 Rose-Pink Enchantress... $3.00 $25.00 Enchantress 3.00 25.00 White Enchantress 5.00 45.00 Aristocrat 5.00 45.00 White Perfection 4.00 35.00 We have an exceptionally large stock of the Lawsons, Victory, Winsor and Beacon. In season-Smllax 2 Vin., $2.50 per 100: $22.00 per 1000: 3-in., $3.5.00 per lOOO Asparagus Sprengerl 2Vin., 3.00 " 25.00 " 3-in.. 35.00 Asparagus Plumosus, 6-in. stock for benching, $15.00 per 100; $125.00 per 1000. Chrysanthemum price list sent on application. POEHLMANN BROS. CO., MORTON GROVE, ILL. Mention The Review when you write. New Violet BOSTON A •trong; erower, a free bloomer and tbe finest slnsle violet In cultivation. Ready for distribution in April and May. Orders booked noiv. $2 00 per doz.; $12.00 per 100; $100.00 per 1000. 600 at 1000 rate. WILLIAM 81M.CIHIoiiJal8,Hass. Must Be Sold Carnations, R. C. and Plants, 2-in. See Classified List MURRAY,^^r£iriS' RICHMOND ROSE PLANTS Strong 2>i-in. stock from blooming wood, $3.00 per 100; $25.00 per 1000. Baby Ramblers, 2>^-in.,$3.00per 100; strong 3}i in., $5.00 per 100. Ivory Roses, strong 2-yi., $2.50 per 100. Chatenay, bench stock, $5.00 per 100. Petunia Seafoim, double white, nice stock from 2>^-in., $3.00 per 100. J. W. DUDLEY & SONS, Parkersburg, W. Va. > • March 5, 1908. The Weekly Florists' Review. 61 . SPECIMEN PALNS SUITABLE FOR LARGE CONSERVATORY AND HOTEL DECORATIVE WORK l^Antia. Belmoremna 10-ft. high, 8-ft. spread, 10 perfect leaves, 16-in. tub ) Kentia uelmoreana ^^ .. '^''9" " 9 " " 18" " ( Perfect .. !'.*.*.!'.!'.'.*.!'. 12 'I \\ 8 'I 'I 9 ''^ II 15 II I' f Specimens Kentia Poriteriana (made up) 12" " 8" " 10 " " 18" '' ) DAVID CLARKE S SUNSy Telephone N08. 1552-1553 Columbus NEW TURK CITY or AN IMMEDIATE VISIT AND SELECTION SUGGESTED °^ ALSO Kentia Forsteriana (made up) 12-ft. high, 8-ft. spread, 10 leaves (not all perfect), ) Fine decora- single stem) 12" " 8" " 9 " " " " 16-in. tub V tive plants, " 12" " 8" ' 9 " " " " 16" " i but not perfect I Mention The Review when you write. Commercial Chrysaothemnms! SPECIAL OFFER For a Few Days Oily. Until Stock Is Roduoed w'^^^Your opportunity to secure the first il^^ stronK, Winter Propacation at Midsummer Prices. All plants of good length to allow of immediate topping: Col. D. Appleton, Dr. Enguehard. F. J. Taggart, Mon- rovia, Mrs. H. Robinson, Mrs. Swinburne, Mayor Weaver, Oct. Frost, Polly Rose, Wm. Duckham, $8.00 per 100; $25.00 per 1000. Comoleta, lalene. Intensity, Jeanne Nonin, Silver Wedding. W. H. Chadwlck, Yanoma. $4.00 per luO; $35.00 per 1000. Pres. Roosevelt (whether you like the name or not, it is bound to become popular on its own merits), $10.00 per 100. 250, and not less than 50 of a variety, at 1000 rate Oar noTCltlea (except Golden 01ow),»ll the French and all the BnclUh Novelties (except W. H. Molr), cood, stronc stock, ready for Immediate delivery. Prices right. DAAtail Puhinire A large batch of best standard nUUlBU bUlllltga varieties have just been put In sand. Will be ready about March 10th. Write if interested. ELMER D. SMITH & CO., ^H^- Successors to Nathan Smith & Son. FUCHSIA Speciosa, Black Prince, Mme. Von der Strauss, $3.00 per 100; $25.00 per 1000. Fine strong stock. FERISS BOSTON, 4-in., 12c; 5-in., 25c each. PIER80NI, 3-in. and 4-in., 8c and 12c. ■LEGANTISSIMA, 2X-in., 6c; 3-in., 10c; 4-in., 15c. Assorted Ferns for fern dishes, 2>^- in., $3.50 per 100; $30.00 per 1000. ALTERNANTHERAS BRILLIANTISSIMA, best red, and AUREA NANA, best yellow. Strong rooted cuttings from sand. 60c per 100; $5.00 per 1000. Hydranseas all sold. BAUR FLORAL CO., ERIE. PA. Mention The Review when yon write. iSpreneeri Simon J. Hider, Hillsboro, Ohio. SVinch stock, guaranteed first-class or money back, to make room, 5c each. FERNS Per 100 Per 1000 214-lnch BOSTON, extra strong $ 3.00 $ K.OO 3-inch " extra strong 6.00 5,5.00 4-inch " extra strong : 10.00 95.00 214-inch KUBGANTISSIMA, extra Hrong 4.00 as.OO 3-inch andSCOTTII 8.00 75.00 4-inch " 15.00 4-inch SCOTTII 12.50 100.00 6-inch BOSTON AND PIERSONI a5.00 2»4-inch ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS 3.00 25.00 ,S-inch " " .5.00 45.00 214-inch ASPARAGUS SPRENGERI 2.25 20.00 3-lnch " " 5.00 45.00 4-inch " '■ 8.00 75.00 MOSB/CK GREENHOUSE CO., Onarga, III. Mention The Review when you write. 250,000 CANNAS 250.000 All strong, thoroughly cured roots, 2 or more eyes, 89 of trie best varieties; send for price list; order now and we ship them when you are ready. We will be glad to furnish estimates on your contract order for 1909. Tou may select from our list of 214 varieties; our prices are right and so is our stock. t^'oTrl''." OUR NEW SEEDLING GANNA. W. E. COTTRELL It is going to be one of the leading cannas. It has all the good qualities. We also grow Kudzu vines in quantity. FRANK CUMMINGS BULB & PLANT CO., Mfiiidlan, Miss. Mention The Review when you write. Always mention tlie Florists' Review wlien writins advertisers. ROOTED Cottiflgs aad Seedlings Prepaid by X. J. BALDWIN Newark, O. Begonia Yernon, 100, $1.25: Lantana Leo Dex, also white, pink, $1.00: 2-in., 2c. Feverfew, 2Vin.,2i-2C. Petnnlas, best of Dreer's strain, 2'4- in., 3c. Petnnlas. Gal. Giants and ITrlnged. seedling, Shepard's stock, $1.25. Sweet Alys. snm, double giant, 75c. Salvia Bonfire, $1.00: 2-in., 2c. AKsratnm Stella Gnrney and White Cap, 75c. Heliotrope, 75c: 2-in., 2c. Smilax Seedlings, 60c; $5.00 per 1000. Colens, 20 varie- ties, 75c: 2-in., 2c. Tinea Var., 2'2-in., 2'-2C. Cannas, 2 to 3 eyes, Souv.D. A. Crozy, Burbank, F. Vaughan, Kate Gray, J. O. Vaughan, 2c. Bos- ton Ferns, 4-in., 10c; 5-in., 25c; 6-in., 40c; from bench, fine 6-ln.. 25c. Barrowsli, 4-in., 15c; 5-in., 40c; 6-in., 50c. Whltmanl. 2'-2-in., 5c; 3-in., 15c: 4-in., 25c: 5-ih., 50c: 6-in., 70c. Pansles, cold- frame, transplanted, 75c 100; $6.00 1000. Geraninms, S. A. Nutt, Trego, Jean Viaud, Countess of Harcourt, P. Perkins, ready for 3>u- In., 2HiC. Mention The Rovlow when you write. R|» prepaid per 100: Heliotrope, German Ivy.76c ^ . ^* Altemanthera, bOc. Fuchsia, Giant Mai«. Daisy, yellow, 11.00. Coleus. Agreratum, 60c. Salvia, 86c. Seedling; Ver., mani;, mxd., 36c 100, prepaid. Cash. Lutfree. Shippensburg Floral Co., Shippensbursr, Pa. Mention The Review when you write. Easter Plants Enter your order with us now for the following stock : Lilies, 8pira>as, Azaleas, Crimson Rambler Roses, Baby Rambler Roses, La France, and Mme. Soupert, as well as for Bulb Stock, such as Hyacinths, Paper Whites. DatTodils. etc. Write US your wants SPECIALS To make room this week, we offer a fine lot of 3-in. pots of Petunias, in 4 best varieties, at $4.00 per 100; 2x2i-j-in. stock, $2..50 per 100. We can also give you most anything else in soft-wooded plants that you may want. Our stock of Geraniums in red, pink, white and salmon colors; have a fine lot in 2*2, 3 and 4-in. pots. Write US yoiu- wants GEO. A. KUHL, Wholesale Grower for the trade PEKIN, ILL. Mention The Review when you write. ROBT. CRAIG CO. Decorative and Flowering Plants 40th and Market Sts. PHILADELPHIA, PA. 60 The Weekly Florists^ Review* Maiicii :<. lOOS. ST. PAUL. The Florists' Club. I'll' 'I'u Ml < il \- rim i-i> ' ;iii,| ( .:ir,|,.|, •1- ' ' lull \\r\,\ ilv |ir>I ||,.|,| ,l;|_v ;,1 l|,,, M'cii .-iini L;rci'iili(nisf I'sl ;i I Minimi, .nt nf |,. 1-. .\l;i\ iV (■()., i\'liMi:n y i^C. 'I'li,. u,.\\ I'lHi. irir wnii'linusc, a )iiim1,.| (,|' ;i^ kiinl. \\;i- I li. 111. uglily iiis|M'(ir,l. 'I'lir iiH'tli(i(l> "f pllllin^ up till- -cril. tilliiiM uldcis. rlc. \^' 1' 1 Ihirciiiohly ymic ,i\,.r .■in',l rxpl.-iiiicl ;ni.l ill.' .Ictiiil-- (if 111.' li;iviii,.>< ^\u<\\]\ In ill' \l'lt(.|-. 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'I' "illi ill.' sl;iti' t;iir iii;i ii;ii^.'i s r.'|...ili',| ; M\'i )li'V\ lllc'llll.tTS Wl'lc .•l.Ml'.l In II ,'111, I 1 llsl llli'I |..|i< Were ;^i\.'li I.. I'lilili til.. \\..lk. TIk' -tltli- fail- l..i;ii'.l li;is ..IV.'I.'.I I" ].ri'paiT liic 1.0. Is l..r .'.n ..iiivi,,,. ,|j., play nf licd.linj.' plains, in take .-ar.' ..f lluiii .liiriiiy ihi' siiiiiiiii'i' an. I I.. all..\\ I he ll.iiivis I,, ]ii(.|.aii' the piiiiiiiiin li^i. Various Notes. 'I'll.' \1 iiiiii'S..I;i K'ns.' S...-ii'ly Will Iml.l it-^ ■wiiit.'i iii.'i'liiiij lliis w.'.'k ill Si. I'aiil. < *• •! • 'Ms. .11 will Tca.l a pa|ii'i- mi ••Tin' " Jill' an. I fropaijit inn ..t' l''j.n\i'is f..i I'lxliiliil inn. " ■ \V. S. Hail. o\' Osa-.'. I..u,'i. :iii.| I'l'.-nik liiTiy. ..f St i liw .•iti'i'. wi'ii' I'l'i'.'iii .'.'(Iliis. 'ri.i'(..|..ic W'liili is putiin^r ill S..1III' liai.j w.iik I.. ■•I'.-iiri' iiic'iiilirrs fni' il,,. .^ncii'ly ..f .\ iiii'iicaii l''lnrisls an. I li..|..'s 1 1< --I. -nil' I I'll ..1 I w . I\ I' li ir iii.'inl.. I V l.,'f..i.' I,,' o,,|,., \. ^^ / EXETER. N. H. All. I |..a|- llinlltlis" illlli's^. W . S. I'fl ki 11^ IS al.li- tn lie a l.niit a^aiii. Ml. I'l.ysic.li. salcsmaii fnr WCI.'li l!in>... was ill inwii last \\c'i'k willi a ih'W lilli' (li Ll'unls. \isitil|n- |n,-;i| [[..riists. iliisiiifss this wiiiiiT lia- I ii \i'i\ ^nnil. c-oiisiilcriiiy- tin- tiiiics. TIh' slock at l.nth C. W. Ililliai-.Ts .ami W. S. I'cikiiis' oi'ccnlinuscs is i.)..kinj; (inc. < Iitliaiinl * liiiri'liill lias I'.'.'iit.r.'.l ilm i'iii).l(.y ..f W. S. I'l'ikiii-. aftiT ^tmly iii;^ till' lia.il' in \ai'i..ii~ |.aii> ..t' llm .'..iinl i\ . I '. r ROOTED CUTTINGS OF THE ffjff 1 ENCHANTRESS We hi'iirvc we liavr the liiiL'cst aii'i t.cst ^t...l< ill the I'liiintr.v. Tlii' irasun iDr this statement is that \W' were first mi the market with this L'ranil pure White. Ordcr.s now l.i'iiiL: hooke'l for March ami later .ielivery at Si'.n'i per UK>. ii-'iHOO per ino.IK1 per KXIO: pei- iln/en. iHistpaid. '.Octs, Kxtras addeil. .\XX Seeds us in our recent ad\ Strolls: I'.nshy CUT SPRAYS •"' ^^'>"vi>":or,lec. ratini;. S'J.OO pi'r lOo The Home of Primroses. JOHN F. RUPP, Shiremanstown, Pa. Meiitlen Tlie Itpview when y..ii write. ROSES -- Mrs. Potter Palmer and Cardinal 2ij-in., $15.00 per 100; $125.00 per 1000; S'j-in., $150.00 per 1000. \\ ('. _"'_'-in. _"■.; in. :'.'-j-in. per liHKi per 100 iier UioO .'\iiii'rieaii Heautv...S'J7..".o !S(;..".o Si'.fi.(H1 IjisO.OO Mai. I ls..">(i »..'iO -JO, (10 ('.iMKi Hri.lc ls.,V) J..'.*! 4(i. i'.(i.(iO I'licle .lohn \^.'*\ -l.'.o 40.00 Ml. (Hi K (" J-j-in. ■-"■jin. :i'-_>-iii per KHio per 100 per 1000 Chateiiav Sls.Xi !0 SHO.OO SCO.OO I'erle :v(KI 4.'>.00 (i.'<.00 Sunrise '..(ki 4,-).00 Kaiserin 1^..>' 4 ">i) 40 (K) CO 00 CARNATIONS Kooted Cnttintrs •"..-i •jin. White I, Pink I, a Varieua \ictory Win>-or perl(K) per KKiO per lOfX) aw^oii wson te.l La\\son Rooted CiittiiiKs per 101) i.erl(KH) J'-.-iii. per 1000 840.00 40.00 CO.OO f.0.0O 50.00 .%l.m S-.'O.OO .iCCi.OO Kose-I'ink Kiiehantress...$:MK) .$'.'.-).00 _'(K) JO. 00 :!.'i.00 Knchaiitress ivOO J.'! 00 •J JO JO.OO :V).00 White Knchaiitress -,..mi 4.-,.oo :!.()0 ■J.5,00 40.00 Aristocrat ".On 4.5.00 .'.fiO 4.'>.00 CiO.OO White I'erfei'tioii 4 (.mj :r>.00 Weliave an exceptionally lartre stock of the Lawsons. Victory. Win>-oi aii.i Heaeon. In sea^oii-Smilax J>-jiii.. SJ..'>0 per 100: $2J.0O per 1(Xk). :'.-in.. S:C).00 i)er lOOO .X-parauiis Sprent-'eri -"-jin.. :i.(Ki ' 'J"). 00 ■ :M!i.. :!."i.00 Asparat'ii^ I'luinosiis. C.-in. stock for henchiiie:, SI.'). 00 per l(X): SIJ'. W i.cr 1000. Chrysanthemum price li^t sent on application POEHLIVfANN BROS. CO., -- MORTON GROVE, ILL. Moiitioii Tlio IU'vIpw when -von write. New Violet BOSTON A Btrons ercwer, a free bloomer and the finest sinele •triolet in cultivation. Heady for distribution in April and May. Orders booked now. $J 00 per doz.; SIJ.OO per 100; SIOO.OO per 1000. £00 at 1000 rate. WILLIAM SIM.CIHtOiiilalB.Mass, Must Be Sold Carnations, R. C. and Plants, 2-in. See Classified List MURRAY,?e1,rrrr.f RICHMOND ROSE PLANTS Strong L'^-in. i^tock from blooming wood, $3.()0 per 100; $:.'o.(tO per KHK). Baby Ramblerf,L'>^-in.,$.3.0()pfrl(R); strong V/z in., $5.00 per 100. Ivory Roses, strong 'l-Yz.. $_'.')0 per 100. Chatenay, bench .«tock. $.').00 per 100. Petunia Seafoam, doul^le white, nice etoek from -Jyi-'m., $:i.00 per 100. J. W. DUDLEY & SONS, Parkersburg, W. Va. >rM:rii mos. The Weekly Florists' Review. 61 SPECIMEN PALMS SUITABLE FOR LARGE CONSERVATORY AND HOTEL DECORATIVE WORK Kentia Belmoreana 10-ft. \\\<^h, H-ft. spread, 10 perfect leaves, Ki-iii. tub 10 " .' .) •' •• .) " " IS , .]-J '• " s " '• '.» '• " 15 , l-j " •• ,s " " 10 " " IS Terfeci Kentia Forsteriana (made up) HA Win ni ADI^IT'C CnMQ 2139-2141 BROADWAY, DAYIU wLAtl^b W dUUwj Telephone Nos. 1552-1553 Columbus tW AN IMMEDIATE VISIT AND SELECTION SUGGESTED ALSO ( Specimens NEW YORK CITY "^X Kentia Forsteriana ( made up) I'i-ft, hi^h, S-ft. s|)read, 10 leaves (not all i)erfect), j Fine decora single stem) 12" " «" " '•' " " " " Hi-in. tub ■ tive plants, (singl Hi " " \ but not perfect Mciil imi The i;cvii> iilliiw of iimiKMJinti' tupiiiiiK: Col. I>. Apiiktoii. Dr. Kimueliiinl. K. .1. TsiKtrart, Mon- lovia. Mrs. H. Hotiiiisoii. Mrs. S\vint>\iriu'. Mayor Weavtr <>i't. Krost, I'ollv Rose. Win. i)uckliaiii. $3.00 per 100; $25.00 per 1000. Coniolftii. lalfno. Intonsity, .Icaiiiic Noiiin. Silver Weildiiii;. \V. H. Ctiadwiek. Vanonia, $4.00 per luO; $35.00 per 1000. Pres. Roosevelt iwlietlier youlitcethe name oriiot.it i» hound to lic('oiiie jiopular on its own merits , $10.00 per 100. 250, and not less than 50 of a variety, at 1000 rate Oar novelties (except Golden Glow), all the French and itil the Kiigllftli Novelties <«xce|it W. M. Moir), Rood. Ntrong stock, ready (or immediate delivery. Frtcea right. Rnniori riiMin(rc -^ '"'■^''' I'iit'''" '•'' '"''^t standard nUUICU uUIIIIIgS varieties liave inst been put in and. Will l.e nady aliout March lotli. Write it interested. ELMER D. SMITH & CO., ^SfJ^.''' Successors to Nathan Smith & Son. FUCHSIA Speciosa, Black Prince, Mme. Von der Strauss, $.S.OO ])er 100; $'_'.'). 00 per 1000. Fine strong stock. FERNS BOSTON, 4-in., 12c; 5-in., 25c each. PIERSONI, .S-in. and 4-iii., Scand 12c. ELEGANTISSIMA, 2%-iu., (ic; .'Mn., 10c; 4-in., L'k'. Assorted Ferns for fern dishes, 2,'>- 111., $:'..."iii per 1(H); $:',0.0(» per looo. ALTERNANTHERAS BRILLIANTISSIMA, be^^t red, and AUREA NANA, best yellow. Strong rooted cuttings from sand. 00c per 100; *").(K) per KKK). Hydraneeas all sold. BAUR FLORAL CO., ERIE. PA. Mciifl-iM Till- Uovicw wlu'ii y. .oii PXIIMI J.'l.OO 4.'..1KI 20.1 M) l.">.0O 7.'), on MOSB^K GREENHOUSE CO., Onarga, Mention The Koviow when you write. 250,000 CANNAS 250.000 All Strom.,', thoronnhly eured roots, 2 or more eyes. s:i of Uie hcst varieties: send for price list: order now and we ship them when y- our ~tock t'.ri'r]^:'.'.' OUR NEW SEEDLING CANNA. W. E. COTTRELL It is uoiiiK to he one of the leadini; ( iiniias. It tuis all the k'or>d c(ualitj( <. We also tjrow Kud/.u vines in (piantitv FRANK CUMMINGS BULB & PLANT CO., Meridian, Miss. Meiiiiiifi 'I'lie IJeview wlieii ycni write. ROOTED Cottiiigs and Seedlings Prepaid by 3. J. BALDWIN Newark, O. Begonia Vernon, loo. M .2'<: Lantana Leo Dex, also u hitc. pink, si .(ki; 2-iii,. 2c Feverfew, 2'-j-i!i..2'-jc. Petunias, hest of I)rccrs ~tr ain. 2'i- in.. :;i'. Petnnlai, Cal. Giants and Fringed secdliim, Stiepards stoik. .si.2.'i. 8weet Alys- sam, double Kiant. T'.c Salvia Bonfire, nI.hh 2 in.. .li\ Ageratum Stella Garney and White Cap, T.ic. Heliotrope, 7.">c: 2 in . 2i Sniilax Seedlings, i'.oc; .S-LfNi per loi"'. Coleus, 20 \ Miic tie-. 7"ic: 2 in.. 2c. Vinca Var., 2'-j-in., 2'-jc. Cannas, 2 lo:;eyes, Souv I >. .\. Crozy. linil.ank. K. Nauuhan, Kate (iray, .1. (' X'auuhan. 2c Bos- ton Ferns, 1-iii,, lOc: .'i in.. 2"ic: !■ in.. In,-: fi'om bench, line r,-in.. 2."ic. Barrowsil, 1 in . I'-c: ."> in., loc; r.-iii,. .")()(•. Wliltmani. 2'-.- in,. ."»•; :;in.. I'lc: 1-iii.. 2.'.c: .".-ill., .■.Oc: O-in,, 7oc. Pansles, coi.i frame, traiisplanteil, 7.")c loo: .xri.do ii«hi Geranlams, S. A. .Null. 'l'rci:o, .lean \i;ind. Countess of llarconrl. I-'. I'crkin-. readv for :'■'•.• Ill Mi'lUl'Mi 'I'lie Ilcvicw uhcn \oii wrile. D £* prepaid per lot): Heliotrope, Cerman Ivy, 75c. ^* ^^' Altemanthera, Mc. Fuchsia, Giant Marg. Daisy, yellow, fl.OO. Coleus, Ageratum, 60c. Salvia, 85c. Seedllrg Ver., mam., mxd., iS.'ic lUll, prep.iid. Cash. I.ist free. Shippensbuig Flor.ilCo., Shippensburg, Pi. Mcii(i..ii 'llic i;(>vieu wli.n \.mi wril<\ Easter Plants Kilter .\nnr orilcr w itii ii- now for flu follow im; -lock : l.ilic-. Spir;ciis. .\/alea-. ( 'riiiisoii Ivamhler l\'o~c-. liahy KamhUi- Kosr.>. 1,11 (ranee, and .Mine, .>^oupcrt. a- well a- lor liii III Stock, -iich a- II vacinth-, I'aiicr W hitc-. DalVoiliU, etc Write US your wants SPECIALS To niakc room ttii- week, wc n'Tcr.i line lot oi :i-ni. pot- of Petunia-, in I In-t \ arictic-, nt si.oo per iiHi; 2x2'-j in. -to,k. S2..'>0 per loo. Wc cun al-o gi\c you ino-t auythim; else in -oft-wdoitcij plant- lluil you may \v ant. i Hir sto<'k o! <.cianiuii;- iii reil. [link, white ainl -aliiKui color-. have a line lot in 2'-j. :! and I in. pot- Write US your wants Prn A I^IIUI >Vholpsal.'<.r.>w.T UuUi Hi IVUnLy tor the trade PEKIN, ILL. -Meiiticn The I'.evii'W when vou write. ROBT. CRAIG CO. Decorative and Flowering Plants 49th and Market Sts. PHILADELPHIA, PA. inv^fw iTV-TT—A. ^»TT^?5>X ™*^J^ ^''^^<^*^ T^^v" 62 The Weekly Florists' Review^ March 5, 1908. BUFFALO. The Market A flood of flowers piled into the Buf- falo market the last ten days. Lack of trade cannot be given as the cause, for it has been very good, but in spite of that fact thousands of flowers went to waste. Bulb stock brought low prices and sales in the different stores were the result. Carnations were about as low as they could possibly get and sold on Sat- urday at a retail price of 15 cents per dozen; old stock, of course, but it is sometimes hard to tell the people that it is old. On the other hand, the man sell- ing the stock sells it as perfectly fresh. Who gets the benefit? Nobody. Lilies brought any price from 6 cents to 12^2 cents: and lots to spare at the lowest figure. With these conditions before Lent, what will we do afterwards? Various Notes. Miss Skinner, for many years with the J H. Rebstock Co., was married last week to a Detroit man. We might add that Miss Skinner started with Mr. Reb- stock when she was a young girl. February 24 the committee of the isut- falo Florists' Club arranged a bowling party at the Palace alleys. Four alleys were engaged for the event, and before the members stopped coming there were enough for ten alleys. The crowd was the largest gathering ever gotten together and the result was a splendid time. All enjoyed themselves, from the youngest to the oldest. Several large scores were made, the best of the evening being done by Wallace Eiss. Without a doubt Mr. Eiss will carry off all honors at the con- vention next summer. He has the ear- marks of a bowler and the marks were shown on his linen collar before the even- ing was over. J. H. Rebstock and Lady Keitch were next in line for high honors. President Neubeck was much in evidence and cheered the many strikes and spares made during the evening. The next meet- ing of the club will be held March 6. Don't forget the date, men, and be sure to come. We were visited last week by three distinct styles of traveling men, namely, Skidelsky, Rosnosky and O'Neil. Much could be said of the three, but lack of space prevents our doing so. R. A. S. Claremore, Okla.— At J. F. Donald's vegetable establishment one house, 24x86, is at present used for lettuce. It is heat- ed with hot water. His first crop from this house, he says, cleared $134.62. His second crop was not so profitable, on account of damping off, but his third crop promises well. Draca&oa lodivisa A Splendid Lot of Plants 5-in. pots, averaRe 40 leaves, 24 to 30 inches high, 52.50 per dozen; $20.00 per 100. 8^2-in. pots, 15 to 20 inches high, $1.50 per dozen; $10.00 per 100. All in perfect condition. These are bargains, offered to make needed room. Speak quickly. J. T. LOVETT, Liltli Siliir, N. J. > . -J Mention The Review when you write. 60 Choice Varieties of VERBENAS Perfectly Healthy— NO RUST ROOTED CUTTINGS, our selection, 75c per 100; $6.00 per 1000. PLANTS, our selecUon, 2H-inch pots, $2.50 per 100; $20.00 per 1000. ROOTED CARNATION CUTTINGS-Clean and healthy WHITE VARIETIES Per 100 Per 1000 White Perfection $6.00 $50.00 White Enchantress 6.00 50.00 Lady Bountiful 3.00 25.00 My Maryland 8.00 25.00 The Queen 2.00 17.50 Queen Louise 2.00 17.50 Flora Hill 1.50 12.00 PINK VARIETIES Enchantress 3.00 25.00 Mrs. Thomas Lawson 2.00 17.50 Dorothy 1.50 12.50 Mrs. E. A. Nelson 1.50 12.00 William Scott 1.50 12.00 Mrs. Frances Joost 1.50 12.00 RED VARIETIES Per 100 Per 1000 Cardinal -...$3.00 $25.00 Robert Craig 3.00 25.00 Flamingo 2.50 20.00 Crisis 2.00 17.50 Portia..... 1.50 12.00 Governor Roosevelt 2.00 17.50 Harlowarden 2.00 17.50 YEIXOW VARIETIES (lolden Beauty 2.00 17.50 Buttercup 2.50 20.00 Eldorado 2.00 17.50 VARIEGATED VARIETIES Jessica 3.00 25.00 Mrs. M. A. Patten 2.50 20.00 Judge Hinsdale 2.50 20.00 60,000 GRAFTED ROSES FOR FORGING-The Finest Grown Orders booked for delivery in April, May and June Chatenay, Killamey, Richmond, Liberty, La France, rose pots, $15.00 per 100; 3^-inch pots, $18.00 per 100. Bride, Bridesmaid, Golden Gate, Kaiserin, rose pots, $10.00 per 100; S^s-inch pots, $15.00 per 100. OWN ROOT ROSES, 3-inch pots, $9.00 and $7.00 per 100. SEND FOR PRICE LIST J. L. DILLON, Bloomsburg, Pa. STOCK YOU NEED NOW,,.. GERANIUMS A. H. Trego. John Doyle, S. A. Nutt, Bertha de Presilly, Mme. Barney, $2..'50 per 100. Our choice of varieties in pink, red and white, $2.00 per 100. ^^_^^^_^ BEGONIAS Marjorie Daw, Thurstoni, Metallica, Rubra and Argentea Guttata, $4.00 per 100. Tuberous Rooted— single, in named colors— white, pink, scarlet, crimson and yellow, $3.00 per 100; mixed, $2. ,50 per 100. Tuberous Rooted— double, in named colors— white, pink, scarlet, crimson and yellow, $5.00 per 100; mixed, $4.00 per 100. CANNAS. We have a large list of standard varieties, including Chas. Henderson, Crimson Bedder, Beaute Poitevine, Flor- ence Vaughan, Queen Charlotte, Souv. de Antoine Crozy, etc;., strong, 2-eye di- visions, $3.00 per 100; $25.00 per 1000. DAHLIAS (Field-grown roots). Wm. Ag- new. Countess of Lonsdale, Nymphaea, Mrs. Wellesley, Admiral Dewey, A. D. Livoni and Fern Leaf Beauty. .$.5.00 per 100; Grand Duke Alexis and Kriemhilde, $7.00 per 100. MARGUERITE. Queen Alexandra, $3.00 per 100; Coronation, $3.00 per 100. BOSTON FERNS. Plants well established in 2i2-in. pots, $4.00 per 100; $30.00 per 1000. SMAXX FERNS, for dishes, $2.,50 per 100. ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS NANUS. 2i2-in pots, $3.00 per 100; $25.00 per 1000. BOUGAIirVILLEA GLABRA SANDER- lANA. 21'2-in., »4.00 per 100; 4-in., ready to bloom, $20.00 per 100. BOXWOOD. Pyramids, 36-in. high, $1.75 ea. BOXWOOD. Bush form, very heavy, 30 to , .%-in. high, $2.00 ea. RHODODENDRONS. Short, well-formed plants for pots, full of buds, 18-in. size, $9.00 per doz.; 24-in. size, $12.00 per doz. AZALEA MOLX.IS. Bushy plants, full of buds and easy to force, 12 to 15-in. high, $25.00 per 100; 15 to 18-in. high. $35.00 per 100. KENTIA PAUMS in all sizes. LATANIA BORBONICA. 7-in. pot plants, 5 to 6 leaves, 18 to 20-in. high, 7.5c ea; 8-in. pot plants, 6 to 7 leaves, 20 to 22-in. high, $1.25 ea. THE STORRS & HARRISON CO., PAINESVILLE, OHIO Mention The Review when yon write. SPECIAL TO CLOSE OUT FEBNS Boston and Plersoni, 3-in., $5.00; 4-in., $10.00; (i-in., $35.00 per 100. Asparagus Plumosus, 2-in., $3.00; 3-in., $6.00; 4-in., $10.00 per 100. Asparagus Sprengeri, 3-in., $5.00; 4-in., $10.00. W. J. « M. S. VCSLY, FORT WAYNE, IND. Mention The Review when yon write. Nephrolepis I 6.00 par] 26.00 AT] 8.00 fier] V. WUtmanl, Inch I 6.00pfi Inch. 100 _100 Bostons. 2^-lDch S.OOfierlOO H. H. BARROWS & SON WHITMAN. MASS. Mention The Review when you write. ^SPECIAL OFFER -^ Asparagus Pi. Nanus, 3-in., fine stock, $5.00 per 100. Asparagus Sprengeri, 3-in., extra value, $9.00 per 100. Ivy Geraniums, 214-in. pots, $2.25 per 100. Ivy Geraniums, rooted cuttings, $1.50 per 100. Geraniums, 212-in. pots, such as Ricard, Nutt, Perkins, Buchner, Grant and others, $2.25 per 100; $20.00 per 1000. CASH. CONVERSE GREENHOUSES, Webster, Mass. Mention The Review when you write. CHAS. D. BALL P GROWER or ALMS, ETC. Send for Price List. H0LMESBUR6, PHILADELPHIA, PA.. Mention The Review when you write. March 5, 1908. The Weekly Florists^ Review* 63 Dreer's SUMMER- FLOWERING Bulbs ^^^l- '■^r-- "■ — ^^"■■:'^''' ■■ ' " "^^B Ljjj '"^m. _^ ^^'f /^^H T, ^^-"^^^ 1 ^^pif^ '^'-"^^M ^ ■ '•S*!^"-." • •»•' «s ^^' .*■'*-.. '.. < / Tuberous-Rooted Begonias The Best Strain Procurable SINGLiES in separate colors, Scarlet, Crimson, White, Rose, Yellow and Orange, 40c per doz; $3.00 per 100; $25.00 per 1000. SINGLES in choicest mixture 35c per doz.; ^$2.50 per 100; $22.00 per 1000. DOUBLES in separate colors. Scarlet, Rose, White and Yellow, 66c per doz.; $5.00 per 100; $40.00 per 1000. DOUBLES in choicest mixture 50c per doz.; $4.00 per 100; $35.00 per 1000. FRILLED BEGONIAS in separate colors $2.00 per doz.; $15.00 per 100, SUNPROOF BEGONIA, Duke Zeppelin $1.25 per doz.; $8.00 per 100. SUNPROOF BEGONIA,' Lafayette,I$2.00 per doz.; $15.00 per 100. FANCY-LEAVED CALADIUMS Twenty-five Select Standard Varieties. $1.50 per doz.; $10.00 per 100; one each of the 25 sorts for $3.00. FANCY-LEAVED CALADIUMIS Twelve Ch>and New Varieties. $2.50 per doz.; $20.00 per 100; one each of the 12 sorts for $2.50. FANCY-LEAVED CALADIUMS Choice Mixed $1.25 per doz.; $8.00 per 100. DREER'S SUPERB GLOXINIAS Choicest Mixed Varieties or Separate Colors. 60c per doz.; $4.00 per 100; $35.00 per 1000. AMARYLLIS Burbank's New Hybrids, extra large bulbs, 50c each; $5.00 per doz. Johnsonii, Gigantic Bulbs, $3.60 perdoz.; $25.00 per 100. Formosissima 50c per doz.; $4.00 per 100. ISMENE CALATHINA Large Bulbs -...$1.50 perdoz.; $10.00 per 100. MONTBRETIAS Six Choice Varieties 25c per doz.; $1.60 per 100. TIGRIDIAS Conchiflora, Grandiflora Alba, Pavonia Grandiflora, $2.00 per 100; $15.00 per 1000. HENRY A. DREER, 714 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, Pa. Mention The Review when yon write. / Cabbage Plants Vor Two Weeks 50 cents per 1000 Wakefield, Express, Winnlnsrstadt AsparaaraB SDrencerl, 2-in., 2c. Swalnsona Alba. 2-in., 2c; Plersonl and JBleKaQtlMlma, 2-in., 3c. ROUTED GUTTIN08. prepaid, per 100: Petunia, double. 10 kinds : Hwalosona Alba. $1.00. Coptaea, 2 kinds, 75c. Hellotropea, 3 kinds, $1.00. Ylnca Varleeata. 90c. Fachala, ."> kinds, $1.25. ParUDalalea, white, yellow, $1.00. Alexandra. $1.25. Flowering BeKoi>i»ai$l. 25. Hardy Pinks, 5 kinds, 75c. Alternantheraa, :{ kinds, .50c. Colen*. 10 kinds, 60c. Salvlaa, Bonfire and Splendens, 90c. AlTaanm, double, 75c. Aeeratama Gurnev, Pauline, White, Inimitable, 60c. Feverfew Gem, $1.00. Parlor iTy, 75c. Caah or C. O. D. BYER BROS., GHAMBERSBUR6, PA. Mention The Review when you write. Bay Trees Pyramids, Standards and Kaizer Kronen Writ* lor prleas JULIUS ROEHRS CO. Rath«rford« N. J. Mention The Review when you write. SINGLE CBRYSANTDENUMS are money makers as pot plants. Be in line and don't wait till the other fellow has made the money. My list gives you a choice of 70 varieties. Now ready, KATIE COVEIX, ROB ROY, HELEN TOTTT, MRS. UNTER- METER, MRS. G. A. ISAACS. ANNA SPANGLE and several others, $2.00 per dozen: $15.00 per 100. 214-inch pots. BUT NOW AND INCREASE TOUR STOCK CHARLES H. TOTTY, Madison, N. J. Mention The Review when you write. Araucarias! Nice plants from 5-1d. pots, 4 to 6 tiers, 60c each; $6.50 per doi. The CONARD 4 JONES CO. WK8T GROVE. PA. Mention The Review when yon write. phrysanthemom V> Rooted Cuttings Monrovia, M. Dean. J. Nonin, $1.50 per 100— March delivery. ANT. C. ZVOUNEK, Bound Brook, N. J. MUMS ROOTED CUTTINGS Guaranteed Best Stock WHITE— Kalb, Ivory, Robinson, Touset, Alice Byron, Cbadwick, Nonin. PINK— Coombes, Maud Dean, Dr. Enguehard. TEULOW— Robt. Halliday, Appleton, Bonnaf- fon. $1.50 per 100, $12.00 per 1000. SouthVlew Floral Co. S6 SHANNON BUIIJDING PITTSBURG, PA. Always mention the Tlorist** Revie^r when writinar advertisers. 6i The Weekly Florists' Review. March 5, 1908. CLEVELAND. The Market Max'ket conditions remain about the sam^e as at previous writing, heavy ship- ments being received daily, with no great call for any particular kind of stock. The quality of flowers of all kinds is of the best, and one can safely say that more than half received are sold far under normal prices. The cut of roses has increased. They are of fine color and bring from 4 cents to 10 cents. Carnations list from 1 cent to 3 cents. Callas are fine, and sell at from $1 to $1.50 per dozen. Bulb stock of all kinds is coming in heavily and is hard to move at any price. Various Notes. The west side retailers had a glorious time Saturday, February 29. Most of the stores Avere having carnation sales, selling them at 15 cents per dozen and less. This is a most unheard-of condi- tion at this time of the year. The J. M. Gasser Co. is sending in a fine cut of roses these days. The Kil- larney, Brides and Maids are exception- ally fine. Westman & Getz report a fine week's business, having used quantities of the best of stock. The Ohio Floral Co. used large quan- tities of flowers at the opening of the Dime Savings Bank, which opened, its new quarters in the Williamson building. A visit to the greenhouses of D. S. Livingston, on Crawford road, found everything in fine shape. A bench of primroses was especially fine, as well as a lot of bedding plants, of which he grows a great quantity. Visitor: S. S. Skidelsky. B. ALBANY, N. Y. The second annual banquet of the Albany Florists' Club was held at the Hotel Belvedere February 25. Many out-of-town visitors were present. The toastmaster of the evening was John A. Howe, Jr., who rendered several of his inimitable recitations. James Karins, of Dreer's, who has just returned from the Pacific coast, also spoke. Fred A. Danker spoke on business prospects, and William C. King, a former president, was heard from. WELLSVILLE, N. Y. The Wellsville Cut Flower Co. has a scarlet crimson carnation which was raised by A. E. Boyer, and which has been given the name Claribel Worth. The flower is three and one-half inches, and the calyx nonbursting. It is the result of a cross of Estelle and Maceo, and is in its fourth year. The stem is described as long and wiry, and Mr., Boyer says it is one of the kind that is easy to grow. He finds it one of his most productive sorts and gets a good crop for Christmas, with 52 degrees night temperature. Stock of the variety is being worked up with the intention of introducing it in 1910. St. Charles, III. — Henry Swaby, who has for some time been carrying on a successful business in truck gardening, has now purchased materials for the erection of a greenhouse, 30x130, which will be used chiefly for carnations, though other flowers, as well as lettuce and some other vegetables, will also be grown. ^^^ FJUUUST^ SPECIAL OFFER OF NURSERY STOCK, HARDY PERENNIALS SPRING BEDDING AND POT PLANTS. DAHLIAS. These are large Held clumps. Cactus. Per Mrs. A. Beck, rich salmon, twisted petals, scarlet reflex . . Charles Woodbridgre, bright crimson Miss A. Nightingale, bright red, shading to golden yellow at center Kriemhilde, pink, shading to white at center Countess oif Lonsdale, a peculiar blending of salmon, pink and amber P. Bartels, bright scarlet Decorative. Zulu, black maroon C. W. Bruton, a fine yellow, tall grower.... Oban, rosy lavender Iridescent, vivid red, tipped with blue Sylvia, pink, white to center Mrs. Geo. Reed, purple, with white tint Show Dalillas. A. D. Livoni, a pure quilled pink Cameliaflora, pure white dwarf Slnffle Dalillas. J. Cowan a Hue scarlet •lohn Downie, crimson Sunningdale, blush white Mixed Ck>Iors. Good varieties, all colors " " mixed yellow doz. $1.00 LOO 1.00 1..50 1.50 1.00 1.00 1.50 1.00 1.00 1.50 1.00 1.50 1.00 1.50 1.50 1.00 .75 .75 MISCELLANEOUS LOT OF BULBS. Per 100 Gladiolus, mixed $1.00 Amaryllis Formosissima 5.00 Zephyranthes Alba 2.00 " Rosea 2.00 Pancratium Spider Lily 5.00 Ismene Calathina, Ist size 6.00 2nd size 4.00 bulblets 2.00 Tritoma Hybrids, asst.l year old, largest size 4.00 small size 2.00 ROSES IN POTS AND OUTDOOR. Prairie Queen, 3 to 5 feet, 15 to 35c each. Per 100 Ramblers, Crimsoni 2 feet, 15c. Baby, 3i2-inch pots $ 6.00 Sweet Brier, 2 to 3 feet, 10c to 25c each. 1 Lot Hybrid Perpetual, 5-inch, asst. varie- ties, pot grown 15.00 TREES. Box Elder, from 1 to 2*2 Inches, 6 to 10 feet. 3.5c to $1.00 each. Per 100 Catalpa.l^ to 2 inches, 8to 10 feet, 75c each, $75.00 Elm American, 2 to 4 inches, 6 to 12 feet, $1.00 to $3.00 each. PERENNIALS. From December, 11(07, sowing. Have been re- planted into flats. Any at $10.00 per 1000 until replanted again. Myosotis (Forget-me-nots). Stokesia Cyanea (Stokes aster). Bellis (Daisy). Eulalias. Erianthus Ravennse. Aster Bessarabicus. Achillea (The Pearl). Lobelia Cardinalis. Pentstemon (Beard-Tongue). Rudbeckia Triloba. Tritoma, asst. Hybrids. Campanulas, under name and asst. Digitalis. Yucca Filamentosa. Delphinium, asst. Hybrids. Sweet William, single mixed. Lychnis Chalcedonica, also Haageana Hybrids. Dianthus Plumarius. mixed. Shasta Daisy Alaska. Ampelopsis Vt'itchii. Veronica Longifolia Subsessilis. Gaillardia Grandiflora, also Kelways Hybrids. DRACAENA INDIVISA This most useful plant is always in great de- mand in spring. Better secure your stock now. Fine plants in the following sizes and prices: Per doz. Per 100 Dracaena Indlvlsa, 4-inch $ 2.00 $12.00 5-inch.... 3.00 20.00 ;; " 6-inch.... 6.00 40.00 7-inch.... 9.00 8-inch.... 12.00 Perennials In Pots, One Tear Old. Per 100 Dianthus, Sweet William, 5-inch pots $10.00 Coreopsis Lanceolata, 5-lnch pots 8.00 Campanula, asst., 6-inch pots 12.00 Per 1000 Grave Myrtle, 2'4-inch pots $25.00 3-inch pots 40.00 Perennial Clumps from Field. 12c per clump except where specified. Iris Germanica, all colors under name, 10c Kaempferi, blue, tall, 10c Bachelor's Buttons, yellow, 2 feet, 10c. Campanula, assorted. Chrysanthemum Uliginosum, 3 feet. Shasta Daisy. Coreopsis Lanceolata. Day Lily, 5 feet. Gaillardia. Golden Glow (or Rudbeckia). 8c Lychnis Chalcedonica. Delphinium or Larkspur. Phlox, all colors, under name. Pentstemon, assorted. Polemonium Cteruleum (Jacob's Ladder). Physostegia Spedosa, grand, mixed. Yucca Filamentosa (Adam's Needle), 25c SHRUBS, ETC. Ampelopsis Quinquefolia, or American Ivy, 15c each. Berberis Thunbergii (Japanese Barberry), 1 to 3 feet, 10es8 than 250 of a variety will be charged at the 100 rate. Faney Varieties. A very fine assortment of twelve kinds not listed above, 75t; per 100; $6.00 per 1000. 250, in assortment, our selection, at the 1000 rate. BII80Ki:.l.ANS:OUS PLANTS AKeratnm. Stella Gurney, Princess Pauline. salvia Splendens, S. Bonfire. Heliotrope. Rooted cuttings, 75c per 100; Sfi.OO per 1000. , Alternanthera, red and yellow. Rooted cut- tings, 50c per 100; $5.00 per 1000. CARNATIONS Rooted Cuttings 100 1000 WInaor $6.00 $50.00 White Perfection 2.50 20.00 Bose-plnk Knchantreu 3.50 80.00 BnohMntreM l 2.50 20.00 Queen LonUe 2.50 20.00 From 214-inch pots, add $1.00 per 100. Anparaama Plnmoma Nanna Seedlings, from fiats, $10.00 per 1000. CHRYSANTHEMUMS Standard varieties, ready for shipment. Rooted cuttings, $2.00 per 100; $15.00 per 1000. Send for list. A. N. PIERSON, Cromwell, Conn. Mention The Review when you write. D.U.Aagsporger&Sons Box 778, Peoria, III. Offer a special discount of 10 per cent on any orders for any of the following well-rrown stock for a limited time only : Perdoz. Per 100 2^-ln. Boston I 4.00 3-ln. " 7.00 *-ln. " $3.00 16.00 6-ln. " , 3.00 3S.00 •-in. " 6.00 40.00 7-ln. " 7.50 80.00 SK-ln. Whitmani 8.00 «-ln. " 2.60 20.00 6-ln. " 4.60 36.00 4-ln. geottll 3.00 16.00 3-ln. Sprenserl 2.60 Seedllnars. Sprenserl .76 3-ln. Cyclamen, 6 colon 6.00 4-ln. " 6colors 12.60 3-in. Dracaena Indlvlaa 8.00 Colena, rooted cuttlnrs, In rood va- rieties .86 Order at once, before stock becomes exhausted SATISFACTION OUABANTEBD. Mention The Review when you write. WholesaleTrade List I Aaparacna SprenKerl, 3-in. pots, $4.00 per 100. Ampelopala Teltchll. 1-year-old plants. $5.00 RSf 199;.« 2-year-old plants, strong, $10.00 per 100; $1.50 per dozen. '•^^**"'^''" *°d AnnaFoater, 4>2-in. pots, $2.00 per doz. *'*cuttln^,Vw per°lT^''''' ''"'"""'• '°°'^^ "^'VloWe'm '"'*•• *''°- P°^«-"-50 per doz.; Spiraea uiariafone, for Easter forcing, started 6-in. pots, $,3.00 per doz. CarnrUlona, strong rooted cuttings. Write for list of varieties and prices. I Stock from aSi-ln. pota, $3.00 per 100. AKerianm: Inimitable. Prlnceaa Panllne. Bineierfectlon. Salvlaa: Zurich & Bonfire! Heliotrope, dark blue and white. "^ A ■'.■■• ,?'™ City- Arabella; Black Prince- Avalanche: Lord Beaconsfield; gracilis. A^antanaa, tlwalnaona alba; weranlnm, Mrs I Parker; Umbrella Planta. Ferns for dishes I AaparaKua Sprengrerl. Kooted CnttlDKs, $1.00 per 100. cS;!t*h'o[rr.'pYe'^^'e'.^^ Feverfew. Little Gem. CFIQFI E HtbanriWettmoreUiiiSlreels. , • tlWCLC, PHILADELPHIA, PA. Mention The Review when vou write. DAHLIAS-CIINNAS 15 named varieties of Dahlias r>« . 20 named varieties of Cannas uo not wait till gprlng, when Btock is reduced. For particulars write to 0. B. STEVENS, SHENANDOAH, lA. PREPARE FOR EASTER OUR LITTLE PETS From Aschmann, in Philadelphia, we bought An Araucaria, ^i pet for our little girl. Now we have two pets, the pride of our thought: The little girl so sweet, a head full of curls. And the Araucaria with its everlasting green— A more joyful home you never have seen. Arauoarlaa, Acaleaa and the cultivation of choice Baater plants our specialty. Never mind the timea. Look for a biK Kaater trade. Secure your supply early. All our houses are full to their utmost capacity with choice plants in bud, just right for Easter, in finer condi- tion than ever before. With a little forcing they can be brought into bloom at any time, accord- ing to your requirements. Araucaria Compacta Robnata and Olauca, a perfect marvel and wonder of nature. We are one of the heaviest importers and cultivators of this beautiful decorative plant, and plants are about the same in width as in height. Kobaata Vompacta. 7-in. pots, specimen plants, 6 years old, 5 tiers, 25 to 30 inches high. $2.00 to $3.00 each. Bxcelaa Olauca, specimens, 7-in. pots, 30 to 40 inches high, 4, 5, 6 tiers, 6 years old; the fine bluish-green color of this variety gives it the most striking appearance; sells at sight; $1.50, $1.75, $2.00, $2.50 to $3.00 each. Araucaria Bxcelaa, 6-in. pots, 4 to 5 year* old, 20 to 25 inches high, 4, 5. 6 tiers, 75c to $1.00 each; 5'4-in. pots, 3 years old, 3 to 4 tiers, 7. 8, 10 to 14 inches high, 40c to 50c each. Choice Nephrolepla, pot-grown. Boaton Ferna. 8-in., as big as a bushel basket or wash tub. $1.25 to $1.50: 7-in., $1.00: 6-ln., 50c: 5 to 5'2-in., 2?c to 40c WhItmanI, 8-in.. $1.50; 6-in., 50c. Scottll, 7-ln.. $1.00 to $1.25; 6-in., 50c: SVln., 40c. Azalea Indioa. We make a specialty in im- porting every year an immense stock of this so well-favored Easter plant. Only special Ameri- can, well-tested varieties are imported, grown under contract for us by an azalea specialist of Ghent, Belgium. If you need Azalea Planta, don't look in vain around the country for bar- gains, but come or write direct to us. We will be able to supply, with the best obtainable in the American market at moderate prices, plants cov- ered with buds in good, healthy condition, right for Easter, planted in October and November, iu 6 to 7-in. pots. Pleaae take notice. In justice to our cus- tomers we do not sell azaleas in the fall, dispos- ing of the best and leaving the residue for Easter, but we carry them along, thus having for our customers the finest azaleas for Easter. Next, ■wp take great care to select only the ones with plenty of buds. Alme. Vander Cmyaaen (have i'iOO'of thein) is the best well-known pink variety, so that nothing further need be said about it. Plantstre covered with buds and are round as an apple.- Simon Mardner (a pink), Vervae- neana (a variegated. ros(0, Bernard Andre Alba (a white). Nlobe (a white), Deutaohe Perle (a white), Kmpreaa of India (varie- gated). Prof. Woltera and about six more fine varieties, eOc to 75e, $1.00, $1.25, $1.50. $1.75 to $2.00 each. Cineraria Hybrlda Orandlflora. 4-in., $10.00 per 100; 5-ln., 20c; 6-in., $3.00, $4.00, $5.00 per doz. Right for Easter. Begonia NVw ImproTcd Krfordll. 4-in pots, very strong, $2.00 per doz.; 5'4-in., in bloom and bud, 25c; $3.00 per doz. Cocoa Weddeltlana,3-in., 15c. BcKonla Flanatbeau, sells at sight, 5'-2-iu. pots, 25c. Kentia Belmoreana and Foraterlana, 4-in. pots, 18 to 20 inches high, 35c: 5^2 to 6-in. pots, European stock, 20 to 25 inches high, 75c; 5 to 5^2- in. pots, bushy plants, 50c, 60c. Aaparaama Plnmoana Nanua Compacta, 4-in. pots, $10.00 per 100. Dracaena BrnantI, from Belgium, 6-in., 22 to 25 inches high, full of leaves from bottom to top, 40c each. FIcua RIa«tica or Rubber Plant, home- grown and Belgium stock, 5, 5*3, 6, 7-in. pots, 20. 25, 30, 35 and 40 inches high, 2.5c, 35c, 40c, 50c, 75c each. Cyclamen, 4-in. pots, in bud and bloom, 20c. Latanla Borbonia, 5-in. pots, .30c. HydranKCA Otahaa, already forced, in buds. just right for Easter, 6 to 7-in. pots, 35c, 40c, 50c. 75c, $1.00 each. Baater Llllea. Japan Multiflorum, of our own mportation, raised from special 10-in. bulbs, 6-in pots, Hght for Easter. This year I can say we have the finest lot, medium height, free of disease, we have had for years past. The large demand for lilies exceeds the supply every year; we, there- fore, ask that you order early. Price, plant with five buds and upwards, 10 cents per bud; plants with under five buds, 12 cents per bud. Spiraea Uladatone, 6 to 7-in. pots, large stuff, 60c to 75c each. Watch adv. for Hyaclntha, Tnllpa and Daff • odila later on. Please mention if in or out of pots. All goods must travel at owner's risk. Cash with order, please. GODFREY ASCHMANN Importer, Wboleaalo Grower and Shipper of Pot Planta. 1012 W. ONTARIO ST. PHILADELPHIA, PA. Mention The Review when you write. ALTERNANTHERAS strong, rooted cuttings. Red and yellow, 50c per 100; $4.00 per 1000. BRILLIANTISSIMA 60c per 100; $5.00 per 1000. DAVIS BROS., MORRISON, ILL Mention The Review when you write. NEPHROLEPIS AMERPOHLII The Sensational New Fern ne.OO per 100: 1200.00 per 1000. Immediate delivery. Write for prices on rooted runners. JAHESVILLE f LOHAL CO.,*"!KS^- Mention The Review when you write. ANTON SCHDLTHEIS Price List of Follasre, Floi^erine and Decorative Plants Free on Application. COLLEGE POINT, - NEW YORK. BAY TREES, PALMS ■nzua, Aialea Zndlca, Xliodod«ndroa» XTerir**wui> Merbaoeons riaats, Koees, Trained Pmlt Trees, Oreenhouse Orape Vines. ▲ik for catalosne. BOBBINK & ATKINS, Rntiieifdrd. N.J. Always mention the Florists* Revlew ^vhen wriUne advertisers. t i ^••''•^t{y^9T^"''^rs.-~ .^^',^'- > "™*. ■ • •' :^' *• '^"T^vr IfJ" -.-. 'C™^' 66 The Weekly Florists' Review* March 5, 1908. -a McCray bullt-to-order refrljrerntor— Qnartered Oak with beveled mirror over display doors. Best Results With Less Ice The condition of your stock does not depend upon the amount of ice you use. It depends upon the cooling you get from the ice you use, and this depends upon the patented system of refrigeration which you find in the McCrav Refrigerator. The proper circulation of pure, fresh air keeps perishable stock fragrant, and in perfect, strong condition. At the same time it uses very little ice. >CcCf^X l^igeiators will give an air of elegance to your store. It will save ice for you daily. It will keep your stock right. It will help sell your stock because it will be kept in such perfect <;ondition. Your refrigeration troubles will be over when you buy a McCray. McCray Refrigerators are lined with white enamel, tile, opal glass, or with marble or mirrors as you prefer, and are made in a wide range of regular sizes for immediate shipment, or can be built to order for any requirement. Don't neglect to write at once for our beautiful Catalog No. 71, giving the detail of the fait line of McCray Refrigerators for Florists. McCray Refrigerator Co., 76( Mill St., Kendallville, Ind. Mention The Review when yon write. DETROIT. TheMaiket Business is not exactly rushing; still, everyone seems to have enough to do to keep out of mischief. Much bloom- ing stock is seen at the different stores and meets with a steady demand. There have been no large wedding decorations of late, but a number of small jobs have kept the trade busy. Roses clean up well. The price ranges from 4 cents to 10 cents. The quality is good. Some fine La Detroit are attracting much attention. Carnations are still much too plentiful. This has brought the price down considerably, be- sides encouraging the fakers. Most of the carnations are of good quality. The different bulbous stock is plentiful. Smi- lax, as Avell as other greens, meets with a good demand for weddings, etc. Various Notes. Miss Gentlemen, who is in charge of George Leadley's store, was kept quite busy last week with several small decora- tions. A number of 25-foot evergreens, with balls of earth weighing several tons, are being moved about six miles from E. Ferrand & Sons' nurseries. The death of Henry F. Rauss is re- ported in the obituary column. The appointment of Albert Poehelon as state vice-president of the S. A. F., for eastern Michigan, meets with the hearty approval of all who are acquaint- ed with him. Mr. Poehelon is always enthusiastic about anything pertaining to the trade. Assistant Park Commissioner William Dilger entertained a number of his friends of the Harmonic Bowling Club at a supper at Belle Isle last week. The Kenneth Anderson Manufactur- ing Co., of this city, reports a good sale on Revero hose. This hose is giving good satisfaction. S. S. Skidelsky, who is in town, re- ports business as being satisfactory. His best selling varieties of carnations have been Winsor, White Enchantress and Beacon. He was much pleased to note that B. Schroeter has a good crop of cuttings in the sand. Over 20,000 cut- tings are about to be lifted. The Bemb Floral Co. was kept ex- Baskets for Florists COLES & COMPANY I09 and III Warren St., «-<^^«o NEW YORK Write for Cataloarue. ^^^^^^^M^-Mi 1 . ^■'Jl jr^ ' Jr ■Bl d Bj i ■SB ^^ \^ Vk'- 10 > rIB ■ /2 ]% V 'M ^^^^^^^^^^^^^j^jjjl TILL OR VERBENA BASKETS L No. 1 No. 2 No. 3 No. 13 No.H No. 12 Is 8>4 inches long, 4^2 inches wide, 2H2 is 9^1 Inches long, 5 Inches wide, 3 is ghj Inches long, b^i inches wide, ^^i is 10 inches long, b^i inches wide, 3 is lOVj inches long, 6 inches wide, 4 is 11 inches long, 7 inches wide, 4 With detached wire handles if Made of Selected White Wood. inches deep, packed 500 in a crate, per 1000, $ 7.50 inches deep, packed 500 in a crate, per 1000, 8.00 inches deep, packed .500 in a crate, per 1000, 8.00 inches deep, packed 500 in a crate, per 1000. 8.00 inches deep, packed 500 in a crate, per 1000, 9.00 inches deep, packed '^50 in a crate, per 1000, 10.00 required, $2.00 per 1000 additional. Special Sizes Made to Order. Mention The Review ceptionally busy the last part of last week. A large table decoration at the Pontchar- train used up many hundreds of carna- tions. The ladies of the Ladies' Auxiliary of the S. A. F. are enthusiastic about the coming convention. Over fifty per cent of this year's dues have already been paid. Breitmeyer's had the decorations at Harmonie hall for the annual masquer- ade. Over twenty-five cases of southern smilax were used. W. B. Brown disposed of many hun- dreds of fancy carnations last week. Saturday was an exceptionallv good day. H. S. EsCANABA, Mich. — C. Peterson & Sons this season have a greater variety of flowering plants than usual and report a good trade in them. when yoii write. Wire Designs i Florists Our designs are up-to-date in form and strongly made There are none better, and to convince you of this, we are offering, for a short time, the following discounts from our regular list price, including all designs, except Hanging Baskets : All orders for $10.00 worth or more, 5 per ct. off. 20.00 10 mm 15 On HAMOINO BASKETS we make the lollow- ing Net prices : 10 inch perdoz., $1.00; per 100, $ 7.00 12inch " 1.25: " 10.00 14 inch " 2.00; " 15.00 Ifiinch " 2.75; " 20.00 ISinch " 4.,'iO; " 30.00 See what one of our customers writes: "I must say that your w ire designs are flne."-B. P. Hens- lkV, Knightstown, Ind. FLORISTS' WIRE DESIGN CO. "^^^^^ ^''''' Louisiana, Mo. — Mrs. C. H. Foreman will continue the business formerly con- ducted bv her husband. March 5, 1008. The Weekly Florists' Review. ■.i.ii.pi^i.^((_ii,i,ii, WB.lJIWi I,.!! Ul 'i — -^■'»» ft.y^-j'i 67 Ezpreu Prepaid on all Rooted CattlnK> and aatisfaction gnaranteed. SALVIAS Bonfire, St. Louis.... tl.OO per 100; 18.00 per 1000. I.ANTAMA8, 8 of the finest varieties. . ..11.36 per 100; tlO.OO per 1000. COLKUS, a grrand col- lection (named).... 70c per 100; t6.00 per 1000 HELIOTROP£... . 10 best varieties, tl.OO per 100; 18.00 per 1000. D AISXKS . . ..California ( White) ;Yell«w Castle (Yellow), the finest of all daisies.... 11.00 per 100; t8 00 per 1000. FKTUNTAS, Dreer's and Henderson's I1.S6 per 100; tlO.OO per 1000. ALTKBAITTHBBAS, red and yellow, and Brll- liantissima from soil, Sept. struck 70c per 100; 96.00 per 1000. FBTKBFBTV. . . .ll.tS per 100; 110.00 per 1000. C. HUMrcLD, Clay Center. Kan. Mention The Review when you write. ALTERNANTHERAS red and yellow. BrilliantisBima, July- struck Cuttings, $10.00 per 1000 ; from sand, $5.00 per 1000. 8ANTOUNA8, rooted ruttings, $10.00 per 1000. CANNA BULfiS, Henderson, Austria, Leonard Vaughan and others, $2.00 per 100. CYCLAMEN seedlings, transplanted. Persicum Giganteum in separate colors, $2.00: Orchid-flowering and Rokoko. $4.00 per 100. DAHLIAS, the best selection only, $1.00 per doz.; $5.00 per 100. Write for list. MOUNT HOPE 6REENH0USES 114tb St. ui «*■■ Ave, MORBAN PARK. lU. Rooted Cuttings i _ Per 100 Per 1000 Oolens $0.70 $6 00 ▼•rbenaa 60 6.00 Heliotrope! 1.00 8 00 Salvia* 1.00 800 AKeratams. 60 6.00 PelarKonlams, 16 Tarietlee 3.60 Dailies 1.00 Feverfew 1.26 Fetnnlaa, double 1.26 10.00 Bzpress prepaid on all rooted cuttings. Oerenlnma, good varietiea, 314-in., $2.50 per 100; $23.00 per 1000. Cash with all orders. Address 8. D. BRANT. The Clay Center Floriet CULT CXNTBB. KAH. Mention The Ttfyjew when yon write. THE Brockton Dahlia Farm Is sending out a list of first-class stock of Dahlias with prices to suit the trade. Send for list. W. p. LOTHROP EAST BRIDGEWATER, • • MASS. Mention The Review when vou write. FERNS,... Boston. Plersonl. Bl^rantlsslma. Scottll. Whlt- manl and Barrowsli. Ferns for fern dishes. Write for Prices. THE SPRINGFIELD FLORAL CO. SPBIWGFIELD. OHIO. 100,000 DAHLIAS Premium stock, guaranteed true to name. 500,000 large Flowering: Qladioli, hundreds of colors and variations mixed Wholesale prices ou application. Order now tor spring delivery. Catalogue free. J. L. MOORE, Northboro, Mass. Mention The Review when you write. ...PELARGONIIMS... We have a fine lot of good, strong plants in 3-in. pota at $1.50 per doz.; $6.00 per 100. Such varieties as Purity, Gloriosa, Countess of Crew, Tommy Dodd, Duke of Cornwall, Lady Carrington, and others. GERANIUMS A splendid stock of fine plants from 2-in. pots, good standard sorts and new varieties at $2.00 per 100 and up to $1.00 each. We will send 1000 in 20 good varieties, our selection, for $18.50. Our special descriptive Geranium catalogue, describing over 250 vari- ties of Geraniums and Pelargoniums, mailed free to the trade. HARDY CHRYSANTHEMUMS Our collection of Hardy Chrysanthemums will compare favorably with any in the country and we have an immense stock ready for shipment. Small flowered or button varieties, $2.00 per 100. Large flowered or aster varieties, $3.00 per 100. Descriptions will be found in our wholesale list. DAHLIA ROOTS We still have about 75 varieties we can offer in cactus, decorative, show and pompon, true to name, at $5.00 per 100 and up for whole field- grown clumps. One thousand, 50 each of 20 varieties, our selection, for $40.00, all good kinds, a splendid collection for planting, or just the thing for etore trade. MISCELLANEOUS PLANTS Per 100 Ivy-leaved GeraniumB, 6 good kinds. $25.00 perlOOO $3.00 Alyesum, Giant double 2.00 Cupbea, Cigar plant 2.00 Coleus, Verschaflfeltii, Golden Bedder and other kinds 2.00 FucIiBlas, Black Prince and Minnesota 2.00 Lieut. Murits, White and Rose Phenomenal 2.50 Hardy EncUsli Ivy, extra strong, $15.00 per 1000 2.00 Per 100 Hollybooks, strong 3-in. pot plants, double white, pink, red and yellow.... $3.00 Lobelia, Crystal Palace Gem 2.00 Panioum, variegated; handsome basket plants 2.00 Tradeeoantia, dark variegated 2.00 Verbena, red, white, purple and pink.. 2.00 Caladium esculentum, let size, $2.00 per 100; 2nd size. .. 1.00 Lantanae, 5varieties 2.00 Lavender, 2i^-in. pots, strong 3.00 Swalnsona alba 2.00 Vieitors always welcome. Casb Tirltb order. R.Vincent, Jr., & Sons Co. WHITE MARSH, MD. Mention The Review when you write. VINCAYar.w Major FINE STOCK Field-grown stock, potted into 4-lnch and grown on. Ready for 5-inch now. Ist size, $7.00; 2d, $6.00 per 100. No culls offered. Packed light. Cash with order. J. J. ARNOLD, Homer, N. Y. Mention The Review when you write. ODPHIIIQ JV8T TO HAND: Oat- y . ^ r Y^ ""y* Trlana. C. UbUta, O. MowlaB, 0. SchroederaB, O. Gaakelllana, O. Speo- loelaalma, 0. Cltrlna, O. Intermedle; LaeUa aneepa.L.albida, L.autumnalla, L. majalls; Bpl- dendrum VlttelUnum majas, E. Cooperlanam; Oncldlum OrlBpum, O. varlcoBam, O. CaTendlah- lanum, O. Lurfdum; Odontorloasum cltroamum. To arrive In a few weeks' time: O. Aurea, O. oowlana, 0. Waraerl and others. OABRILLO A BALDWIN, Becaacna. If . J. Mention The Review when you write. ORCHIDS . Or^-ln. pots, nice, bushy plants. I must have room. The first man sending me $9.00 gets the lot; 300 for $4.50. You can't grow them for this money. Shearer, the Florist. Winchester, Ky. Double alyssum, rooted cuttings, 75c per 100; $5.00 per 1000. 2-in. pots, bushy plants, $2.00 per 100. Cash. Herman Stabenow, Reading, Pa. Double alyssum, strong rooted cuttings, 60c per 100; $5.00 per 1000. Cash. Zlmmer & Son, Woodbine. Iowa. Giant and dwarf alyssum, rooted cuttings. $1.00 100; 2%-ln., $2.25 100. Mosbaek Greenhouse Co.. Onarga, 111. Alyssum. 2-ln., $2.25 per 100; rooted cut- tlngs, $1.00. Cottage Greenhouses, Lltchfleld. 111. Double alyssum. strong rooted cuttings, 75c per 100. S. S. Brenneman, Webb City, Mo. Alyssum, double giant, 2J4-ln., $2.00 per 100. Stover Floral Co., Grandvllle. Mich. Alyssum, giant double. 75c per 100, by mall. S. W. Pike, St. Charles, 111. Giant sweet alyssum, $1.00 per 100. B. E. Wadsworth. Bx. 224, Danville, 111. AMPELOPSIS. Ampelopsls Veltchll, strong, well rooted. 20 to 30 in., $2.50 per 100. $20.00 per 1000. Seed- lings for transplanting, 12 to 24 In., $1.50 per 100. $12.00 per 1000, 2000 at $10.00 per 1000. Packed to carry safely. Chas. Black, Hlghtstown, N. J. Ampelopsls Veltchll, well rooted, 2-yr., $20.00 1000. Jos. H. Black, Son & Co., Hlghtstown, N. J. A. Veltchll, 1 yr.. $3.00; 2 yr., $10.00 100. C. Eisele, 11th & Westmoreland, Philadelphia. ARAUCARIAS. Araucarlas. I have the finest stock in the country. Write me. G. Aschmann, 1012 Ontario St., Philadelphia. Araucaria excelsa. 6-ln.. splendid stock, $9.00 per doz. Holton & Hunkel Co., Milwaukee, Wis. Araucarlas, 5-ln., 60c each; $5.50 doz. Conard & Jones Co., West Grove, Pa. Department 4 Rates for advertising in tliis department 10 cents a line net, per insertion. ARDISIAS. Ardlsia crenulata, Belgium grown plants. H. Frank Darrow. 26 Barclay St., N. Y. ASPARAGUS. We want Asparagus plumosus, 1%-ln. and 2-in. Send sample and prices, stating the num- ber you can furnish. The Templln Co., C. Edwin Oyster, Receiver, Calla, Ohio. Don't fall to read the Miscellaneous, To Ex- change, and Wanted advertisements on page 76. You will find bargains there every week. Asparagus Sprengeri. 2-in., $2.50; seedlings, 75c 100. See display adv. for other stock. D. U. Augspurger & Sons, Peoria, 111. Asparagus Sprengeri, strong, 2-ln., $2.00 per 100; strong, 4 and 5-ln., $10.00 per 100. Evenden Bros., WiUiamsport, Pa. Asparagus Sprengeri, 2%-ln., strong, ready to shift In 4-ln. pots. Will close out at 2c. Le Page Bros., Stamford, Conn. Asparagus plumosus, 600 In IV^-iu. pots, ready for repotting, $3.00 per 100. Stone Greenhouses, Main St., Carthage, 111. Asparagus plumosus, strong, 3-in., $6.00 per 100; 4-in., $8.00 per 100. C. C. Pollworth Co., Milwaukee. Wis. Asparagus plumosus, 4 and 5-in.. 10c; 3-in., 6c. Sprengeri. 4-in.. 8c. H. Ernst & Son, Washington. Mo. Asparagus plumosus and A. Sprengeri. April 1, $2.00 per 100. Cash. Jos. H. Cunningham, Delaware, Ohio. Asparagus plumosus and Sprengeri, 2-in., strong, $2.00 per 100. J. H. Dann & Son, Westfleld, N. Y. Asparagus Sprengeri, strong, 2Mi-ln., to make room, $1.50 per 100. J. Palmer Gordon, Ashland. Va. Asparagus plumosus nanus. 2V^-in. pots, $3.00 100; $25.00 1000. Storrs & Harrison Co.. PainesviUe. Ohio. Asparagus plumosus, extra strong, 3-in., $25.00 per 1000. Mosbaek Greenhouse Co., Onarga. 111. A. Sprengeri, strong, bushy plants, 2^-in., $2.25 100. A. Luther, R. F. D. 4, Kansas City, Mo. Asparagus Sprengeri and plumosus. See dis- play adv. W. J. & M. S. Vesey, Fort Wayne. Ind. A. plumosus, 4-in., 7c; 3-in., 4c. Sprengeri, 4-in., 7c. E. C. Keck, Washington, Iowa. Asparagus plumosus nanus, 3-in., $5.00 100. Cash. Converse Greenhouses. Webster, Mass. Asparagus plumosus nanus, 3-ln., $4.00 per 100. U. G. Harglerode, Shippensburg, Pa. Asparagus plumosus, 3-in., strong, $6.00 per 100. John Walker, Youngstown, Ohio. A. Sprengeri, 1 yr. old, bench plants, $6.00 100. Albert Lies. Nlles Center, 111. Asparagus plumosus, 2i4-ln., $2.50 per 100. The Florists' Exchange, Baltimore, MU. ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS NANUS. Cut strings, 50 cents each. W. H. ELLIOTT, BRIGHTON, MASS. Asparagus Sprengeri. 3-ln.. $3.50 per 100. S. E. Muntz. Dubuque, Iowa. Asparagus plumosus, 2^-In., $2.50 100. Fred Grohe. Santa Rosa, Cal. Asparagus Sprengeri, 2-In., 2c. Cash. Byer Bros., Chambersburg, Pa. Asparagus Sprengeri, 3-In., $4.00 100. C. Eisele. Uth and Westmoreland, Philadelphia. Asparagus plumosus, 3-ln., $5.00. W. H. GuUett & Sons, Lincoln, 111. A. plumosus. 3-ln.. $5.00 100. Buffalo Cut Flpwer Co.. Buffalo, N. Y. ASTERS. We are booking orders now for aster plants, spring delivery; 75 varieties, including Vick's choicest sorts. Semple's and any others that are worth growing. Wholesale only. Send for list. Barnes' Gardens, Spencer, Ind. Asters. Seedlings ready for pots, 35c per 100; $2.50 per lOQO; in white, pink and laven- der; line plants. S. W. Carey, Urbana, Ohio. We ure booking orders for Da.vbreak aster plants. Spring delivery, 60c per 100. Write. Zlmmer & Son, Woodbine, Iowa. 500 asters. Rose, pink and white, Dreer's strain, 1%-ln., 2c. M. Fenton, West Newton, Pa. AZALEAS. Azalea mollis, busby plants, full of buds and easy to force, 12 to 15 in. high, $25.00 100; 15 to 18 in. high, $35.00 100. Storrs & Harrison Co., Painesvllle, Ohio. Azalea Indica, leading varieties, 6 and 7-Id. pots, 60c to $2.50 each. G. Aschmann, 1012 Ontario St.. Phlla. Azaleas for fall delivery. Orders booked now. A. Rolker & Sons, 31 Barclay St., X. Y. City. BAY TREES. Bay trees, standards and pyramids. - Price list on application. Julius Roehrs Co., Rutherford, N. J. BEGONIAS. Begonias Marjorle Daw, Thurstoni, Metallica, Rubra and Argenteo-guttata, $4.00 100. Tuberous-rooted, single, in named colors, white, pink, scarlet, crimson and yellow, $3.00 100; mixed, $2.60 100. Tuberous-rooted, double. In named colors, white, pink, scarlet, crimson and yellow, $5.00 100; mixed, $4.00 100. Storrs A Harrison Co., Painesvllle, Ohio. Assorted blooming begonias, $2.50 per 100. Dewdrop, A. guttata. Margaritae and Sander- soni. 3-in.. $5.00 per 100. Fine Dewdrop and Margaritae, 4-ln., $10.00 per lOU. Rooted cut- tings In assortment, $1.25 per 100. N. O. Caswell. Delavan. 111. Begonia gracilis, fine for immediate use, or to shift for Easter, 10 to 18 In. high, all In bloom, strong, 5-In., $25.00 per 100. Cash, please. W. W. Thompson & Sous, Sta. D, R. R. 1, Milwaukee, Wis. Begonia Rex. I have some choice strong plants, $3.00 to $5.00 per 100. Rooted cuttings of President Camot, $2.00 per 100. R. F. Gloede, Evanston, 111. Begonia Glolre de Lorraine, 2Vi-in. plants, from leaf cuttings. $15.00 per 100; $140.00 per 1000. Scranton Florist Supply Co., Scranton, Pa. Begonia gracilis Luminosa, full of flowers, S-In., $6.00 per 100; 4-In., $10.00. Fine bushy stock. J. Sylvester, Florist, Oconto. Wis. Begonia Vernon, finest and strong, 2^-ln., $2.00 per 100. Seed, large packet, 25c. W. B. Woodruff. Westfield, N. J. Bex begonias. 2-In.. $3.50 100; $30.00 1000. E. B. Randolph, Delavan, 111. Begonia Vernon, 3-ln., strong. $4.00 100. Douglas Greenhouses, Douglas, Mass. Begonia Pres. Camot, 2%-ln.. $3.00 100. Valley Greenhouse Co., Sewickley, Pa. Begonia MetalUca, 2% -in 2>4c. Fine. Hammerschmidt & Clark, Medina, O. 10,000 Begonia Vernon, 2-ln.. 2c. M. Fenton. West Newton, Pa. > PLEASE MENTION THE REVIEW WHEN WRITING ANY OF THESE ADVERTISERS. ."rfK;J-'^-y^rvr^~"'y..-* ? '^*^''^' *•' y^ ^ J^^ "^ * \' Mabch 5, 1908. The Weekly Florists' Review. 69 Thurstonl, Rubra, 3c; Erfordll, A.-guttata, 2c. Strong plants. Cash. „ , ^ ,. -,. , Ragan Bros., Springfield. Ohio. Rex begonias, 2-ln., 3e. „ ., ., «^ J. h! Dann & Son, Westfleld. N. Y. BELGIAN — HOLLAND PLANTS. Azaleas, araucarlas, palms, sweet bays, be- gonias, gloxinias, etc. We have Immense quan- tities of first-class stock, and shall be pleased to quote you prices. ^ „ , . Louis Van Houtte Pere, Ghent, Belgium. BOUGAINVILLEAS. BougalnvUlea glabra Sanderlana, 2Vi-ln., |4.00 100; 4-ln., ready to bloom, J20.00 100. Storrs & Harrison Co., PalnesvlUe, Ohio, BOUVARDIAS. Bouvardla stock plants, double pink and double white, $1.00 per doz., $6.00 per 100. Evenden Bros., Wllllamsport, Pa. BOXWOOD. Boxwood, pyramids, 36 In. high, $1.75 each. Boxwood, bush form, very heavy, 30 to 88 in. high, $2.00 each. Storrs & Harrison Co., PalnesTllIe, Ohio. BULBS. Mexican tuberose bulbs, something new. Sin- gle, free-bloomlng, flowers from June till frost. Book your orders now for spring delivery. Price, $1.60 per 100; $10.00 per 1000 for good, early-blooming bulbs; small bulbs that will bloom In the fall, $5.00 per bushel. Either cash or C. 0. D. Cook & Cook, Alvin. Texas. 25,000 dwarf Pearl tuberose bulbs, 8 to 4 inches In circumference, $2.00 per 1000, in lots less than 5000; $1.50 per 1000 In larger lots. Terms, cash with the order or satisfactory com- mercial rating. Z. J. Carter & Son, Wallace, N. C. Caladlam esculentum, 5x7, $1.00; 7x9, $2.00: 9x11, $4.00; 11x16, $6.00 per 100. Dwarf Pearl tuberose, 4x6, $1.00 per 100; $8.00 per 1000. Cash. C. B. Johnson, Wallace, N. C. Tuberoses, double White Pearl, first size, $6.50; second size, $3.00 1000. Good stuff. D' Alcorn & Son, Portsmouth, Va. Tuberous-rooted begonias, Caladlum esculentum and gladioli are offered in display adv. Stnmpp & Walter Co., 50 Barclay St., N. Y. A miscellaneous lot of bulbs and other season- able stock is offered in our display adv. Wlttbold Co., 1657 Buckingham PI., Chicago. Formosa LUium longlflorum, our specially frown stock. Write for quotations, okohama Nursery Co., 31 Barclay St., N. Y. Gladiolus bulbs, 1%-ln. up, $4.00 1000; % to 1^-ln., $2.00. Cash. I. & J. L. Leonard, lona, N. J. Cold-storage lilies for Decoration day. See our display adv. W. W. Barnard Co., 161 Kinzie St., Chicago. Importers and growers of high grade bulbs. Brldgman's Seed Warehouse, 37 E. 19th St., New York City. Cold storage bulbs for Immediate delivery. Kasting Co., 383 Elllcott St., Buffalo, N. Y. Let me quote you prices on spring and fall bulbs. F. W. O. Schmltz, Prince Bay. N. Y. Lillnm multiflorum, 7x9, $45.00 1000. D. Rusconi. 128 W. 6th St., Cincinnati, 0. French, Dutch and Japanese bulbs. H. Frank Darrow, 26 Barclay St., New York. CACTUS. Sample florists' collection, 20 varieties, $3.00. Postpaid. J. A. McDowell, Ap. 167, Mexico City. CAMPANULAS. Canterbury bells, 60 large plants in 4-ln. pots, need repotting, 10c each; 150 3-in. plants, ready for a shift. 6c each. Stone Greenhouses, Main St., Carthage, 111. CANNAS. Cannas. 2-3 eye roots. Austria. Burbank, $1.20; Robusta, Alemannla, MetalUca, Musa- folia, $1.50; Alphonse Bouvier, Black Prince, Chas. Henderson, Crimson Bedder, Coronet, Egandale, F. Vaugban, M. Washington, Wm. Boffinger, Louise. Italia. Pennsylvania, Mrs. Kate Gray, $2.00; Plerson's Premier, Queen Charlotte, Pres. Meyers. West Virginia, $2.50; Black Beauty, Brandywine, Gladiator. Oscoda, $3.00; Express. $4.00 per 100. Caladinms, gladioli, tuberoses, etc. ; ask for price list. Shellroad Greenhouses, Grange, Balto., Md. Cannas. Alemannla, M. Washington, A. Bou- vier, M. Crozy, F. Vaughan. Burbank. Black Beauty, Duke of Marlborough, Egandale, David Harum, Pennsylvania, Gigantea, 2 to 8 eyes, 2^0. Cash. Aurora Greenhouse Co., Aurora, III. 250,000 CANNAS 250,000 TRUE TO NAME. ORDER NOW, DELIVERY ANY TIME. RED AND CRIMSON CANNAS. Doz. 100. 1000. Beaute Poltevine, 3% ft 35c $2.25 $20.00 Chas. Henderson, 4 ft 30c 2.00 17.50 Crimson Bedder, 8 ft 36c 2.25 20.00 Duke of Marlborough, 4% ft. 86c 2.25 25.00 J. D. Elsele, 6 ft 36c 2.25 20.00 Explorateur Crampbel, 6% ft. 30c 2.00 17.50 Express, 2 to 2Vi ft 60c 4.60 40.00 PINK CANNAS. L. Patry, 4% ft 85c 2.25 20.00 Mile. Berat, 4% ft 35c 2.25 20.00 Tennyson, 5% " 50c 8.00 ORANGE CANNAS. Pres. CTeveland, 4 ft 35c 2.25 20.00 RED, GOLD-EDGED CANNAS. Doz. 100. 1000. Mme. Crozy, 6V6 ft 40c $2.76 $25.00 YELLOW CANNAS. Buttercup, 3% ft 75c 4.25 40.00 Comte de Bouchard, 4% ft... 35c 2.26 20.00 Florence Vaughan, 5 ft 50c 2.75 25.00 BRONZE-LEAVED CANNAS. Black Beauty, 6 ft 50c 2.75 25.00 David Harum, 3% ft 50c 8.25 80.00 Egandale, 4 ft 50c 2.76 26.00 Musafolla, 6 ft 35c 2.25 20.00 Robusta, 6 to 8 ft SOc 1.76 16.00 Shenandoah, 6 ft 35c 2.25 18.00 Stradtrath Heidenreich. 20c each; $2.00 per doz.; $15.00 per 100. ORCHID CANNAS. Doz. 100. 1000. Alemannla, 4 to 6 ft 35c $2.26 $20.00 Austria, 5 ft 30c 1.75 16.00 King Humbert, 4 ft $1.26 10.00 80.00 Kronus, 5 ft 36c 2.26 20.00 Pennsylvania, 6 ft 60c 2.76 26.00 All above cannas packed 260 In a case. Full case at 1000 rate, 25 at 100 rate. CALADIUM ESCULENTUM. (Elephant's Ear.) Dob. 100. 1000. Bulbs measuring 6 to 8 In 25c $1.50 $10.00 Bulbs measuring 8 to 10 in... SOc 8.50 80.00 Bulbs measuring 10 to 12 in.. 75c 5.50 60.00 Bulbs measuring 12 to 13 in. $1.00 8.00 76.00 ARTHUR T. BODDINGTON, 842 W. 14TH ST., NEW YORK CITY. CANNA ROOTS. Strong, home-grown, 2 and 3 eyes each. 100 1000 Admiral Schley, 8 ft., gilt edge $2.00 $18.00 Alemannla, 6 to 6 ft., orchid-flowered. 1.50 12.00 Austria. 6 ft., yellow 1.25 10.00 Betsy Ross, 3 ft., pink 2.00 Black Beauty (true), 6 to 6 ft., bronzeleaf 4.00 88.00 Compte de Bouchard, 4% ft., yellow 2.00 David Harum, 4 ft., bronzeleaf 2.00 Egandale, 4 ft., bronzeleaf 2.00 18.00 Emll Wieland, 4 to 6 ft., new, superb 6.00 Florence Vaughan, 5 ft., yellow 2.00 18.00 Mrs. Wm. F. Kasting, 3 ft., best crimson 6.00 Niagara, 3 ft., crimson 2.00 Pillar of Fire, 6 to 7 ft., crimson.. 2.00 Pennsrlvanla, 6 ft., orchid-flowered. 2.00 18.00 Pres. Carnot, 4 ft., bronzeleaf 1.50 12.00 Mixed cannas 1.25 10.00 See large advertisement, giving descriptions. Review of February 20th. Send for trade list. J. T. LOVETT, Little Silver, N. J. Started cannas, ready March 15, 1908, King Humbert, $15.00 per 100. Egandale, $6.00. F. Vaughan, $4.00. Dormant roots, Hofgartendirector Hoppe, $2.50 per 100. Pennsylvania, $2.00. Louisiana, $2.00. Robusta, $1.75. Mixed fine scarlets, $1.50 per 100; or what have you to exchange? R. F. Gloede, Evanston, 111. Cannas. dormant bulbs. Berat. Pennsylvania, McKinley, K. GTay. Poltevine. Cinnabar, Andrew Lang, Mme. Crozy, Pres. Meyers, F. Vaugban, Marlborough, Little Gem, Exp. Crampbel, Prof. Gerard, $2.00 100; $18.00 1000. Alemannla, $1.75 100; $15.00 1000. C. Wlnterlch, Cyclamen Specialist, Defiance, O. We have a large list of standard varieties, including Chas. Henderson, Crimson Bedder, Beaute Poltevine, Florence Vaughan, Queen Charlotte, Souv. de Antoine Crozy, etc., strong, 2-eye divisions, $3.00 100; $25.00 1000. Storrs & Harrison Co., PalnesvlUe, Ohio. Two great gold medal cannas. King Humbert, 8c; Wm. Kasting, 5c. Brandywine, most mag- nificent bronze-leaved bedder, 3c. Egandale, 2V6c. Crimson Bedder, a superb canna, 2c. Fine, dormant roots. Cash. N. A. Corlln, Elberon, N. J. Cannas. Chas. Henderson, dry bulbs, $2.00 per 100. Eight other varieties, $2.00 per 100. Cash. Jos. H. Cunningham, Delaware, O. Cannas, 2-3 strong roots. Henderson, Crozy, Berat, J. C. Vaugban, B. Poltevine, $2.00 per 100. Geo. Just, Jacksonville, Fla. 45,000 cannas, leading varieties, 20 sorts, true to name. List and prices on application. S. B. Stem & Co., Montgomery, Ala. Fine, plump, 2 to 3-eye roots, of that ever graceful canna, Egandale, $2.00 per 100. Cash. H. M. Totman, Randolph, Vt. King Humbert, the finest canna grown. $8.00 per lOO. Prepaid. T. Toemer, Sdo, Ohio. Cannas, dormant, 2 eyes. O. Henderson (best red), F. Vaugban, 2c; $1.90 100. W. H. Humfeld Floral Co., Kansas City, Mo. Gold medal seedling canna. Long Branch, and the new seedling canna, Neil Campbell, SOc ea.; $3.00 doz. W. G. Elsele, West End, N. J. Dormant cannas. Bouvier, Henderson, Antoine Crozy, $20.00 per 1000. Cash. Jas. Ambacher, West End, N. J. The new seedling canna, W. B. Cpttrell, 26o each; $2.50 doz. F. Cummlngs Bulb A Plant Co., Meridian, Miss. Cannas. Chas. Henderson, dry bulbs, $2.00 per 100. Cash. Jos. H. Cunningham, Delaware, O. Cannas and dahlias, cheap. See display adv. John D. Imlay, Zanesville, O. For bronze and leading cannas, write Roney Bros., West Grove, Pa. BUSINESS BRINGERS— Review Classified Advs. CARNATIONS. ROOTED CARNATION CUTTINGS. WHITE White Enchantress $6.00 100; $50.00 1000 White Perfection 3.00 100; 25.00 1000 White Lawson 2.00 100; 18.00 1000 Queen Louise 2.00 100; 18.00 1000 PINK Winsor $6.00 100; $60.00 1000 Aristocrat 6.00 100; 60.00 1000 Pink Imperial 6.00 100; 60.00 1000 Rose-pink Enchantress 3.50 100; 80.00 1000 Enchantress 2.60 100; 20.00 1000 Helen Goddard 2.50 100; 20.00 1000 Lawson 2.00 100; 18.00 1000 RED Beacon $6.00 100; $50.00 1000 Victory 8.00 100; 25.00 1000 Robt. Craig 8.00 100; 25.00 1000 CRIMSON Harlowarden $2.00 100; $18.00 1000 VARIEGATED Mrs. Patten $2.60 100; $20.00 1000 Add $1.00 per 100, $10.00 per 1000, to above prices for 2-ln. pot plants. RECENT INTRODUCTIONS Afterglow, from 2-ln. pots $12.00 100 Lloyd, from 2-ln. pots 12.00 100 Splendor (Stevenson Bros.), rooted cuttings. $10.00 100; $75.00 1000. Prompt delivery, good stock. S. J. REUTER & SON, Inc., Westerly. R. I. ROOTED CARNATION CUTTINGS. Aristocrat, beautiful cer- ise $ 6.00 100; $ 50.00 1000 Winsor, pink 6.00 100; 60.00 1000 Welcome, pink 6.00 100; 50.00 1000 Rose-pink Enchantress . . 6.00 100; 25.00 1000 Enchantress, light pink.. 2.00 100; 16.001000 Melody or Daybreak Lar- son 3.00 100; 26.00 1000 Lawson 1.60 100; 12.60 1000 Beacon, orange scarlet.. 6.00 100; 60.001000 Red Chief, Xmas scarlet 6.00 100; 50.00 1000 Victory, scarlet 3.00 100; 25.00 1000 Andrew Carnegie 12.00 100; 100.00 1000 Defiance, the one scarlet 12.00 100; 100.00 1000 White Enchantress 6.00 100; 50.00 1000 White Perfection 3.00 100; 25.00 1000 Lady Bountiful 3.00 100; 25.00 1000 Boston Market 2.00 100; 15.00 1000 White Lawson 3.00 100; 25.00 1000 Good, clean, strong, well rooted stock. VAUGHAN & SPERRY, 58-60 Wabash Ave., (Chicago, 111. Not having room to pot the following stock, I will offer special reduced prices while it lasts. These are strictly first-class cuttings taken from perfectly healthy plants that have been cool-grown. All stock packed under my personal supervision and satisfaction guaran- teed. Delivery March 1 to 15. Prices for later delivery quoted on application. 900 Perfection $2.50 100; $22.50 1000 700 Victory 2.50 100; 22.50 1000 5000 Enchantress 1.80 100; 15.00 1000 1000 W. Lawson 1.80 100; 16.00 1000 1000 Bountiful 1.80 100; 15.00 1000 800 Lawson 1.80 100; 15.00 1000 1000 Queen 1.60 100; 12.00 1000 1000 B. Market 1.50 100; 12.00 1000 800 Harlowarden 1.50 100; 12.00 1000 A. A. GANNETT, Geneva, N. Y. CARNATION CUTTINGS FROM SAND. Winsor ; . . . . $6.00 per 100; $50.00 per 1000 Pink Imperial 6.00 per 100; 50.00 per 1000 Aristocrat 6.00 per 100; 60.00 per 1000 Beacon 6.00 per 100; 60.00 per 1000 Rose Enchantress.. 3.50 per 100; 80.00 per 1000 White Perfection.. 3.00 per 100; 26.00 per 1000 Robert Craig 3.00 per 100; 25.00 per 1000 Enchantress 2.50 per 100; 20.00 per 1000 Boston Market.... £.00 per 100; 16.00 per 1000 Nelson Fisher 2.00 per 100; 16.00 per 1000 Prosperity 2.00 per 100; 16.00 per 1000 These are all well ripened side shoots from flowering stems, and well rooted. Novelties from unforced, well rested plants. South Bend Floral Co., Irving Gingrich, Mgr., So. Bend, Ind. Well rooted carnation cuttings, Rose-pink En- cbantress and others offered In display adv. Florists' Exchange, Franklin and St. Paul, Baltimore, Md. PLEASE MENTION THE REVIEW WHEN WRITING ANY OF THESE ADVERTISERS, 70 The Weekly Florists' Review^ Mabch 5, 1908. CARNATIONS-Contliiu«d. Rooted carnation cuttings. We baTe made this line a specialty for several years. Our stock Is In fine shape and we know will give satisfaction. Prices we make Just as low as we possibly can and furnlsli Al stock. We guarantee satisfaction and will gladly furnish samples If desired. 100 1000 100 1000 Kncbantress ..$2.50 |20 P. Law8on.|1.50 $15.00 W. Perfection 2.50 20 H. Goddard l.BO IS.OO W. LawBOD... 2.S0 20 Victory ... 2.50 22.50 L. Bountiful. 2.50 20 Craig 2.50 20.00 Queen 1.50 16 Cardinal .. 2.00 17.50 B. Market.... 1.50 15 H'lowarden 1.50 16.00 Cash with order or satisfactory references. SMITH & GANNETT, Geneva. N. Y. ROOTED CARNATION CUTTINGS. PINK RED Crusader 1.50 per 100; 10.00 per 1000 WHITE Boston Market 1.60 per 100; 10.00 per 1000 Lady Bountiful 2.00 per 100; 15.00 per 1000 VARIEGATED Mrs. M. A. Patten. 2.00 per 100; 15.00 per 1000 John H. Miller, 3401 N. Lincoln St.. Chicago. Carnations, clean, healthy stock, 100 1000 A. Carnegie.|12.00 $100 100 1000 BounUful ..$2.50 $20.00 Afterglow.. 12.00 100 Mrs. Joost. 1.50 12.50 Defiance . . . 12.00 100 Mrs. Laws'n 2.00 15.00 Superior ... 12.00 100 Melody ... 6.00 60.00 Sarah Hill.. 12.00 100 Queen 1.50 12.60 W. Ench'ress 6.00 50 Q. Louise.. 1.50 12.60 Aristocrat. . 6.00 60 Rose-pink Ad. Cervera 2.00 15 Ench'tress 3.50 80.00 Beacon 6.00 60 R. Lawson. 2.50 20.00 Enchantress. 2.50 20 V. Lawson. S.OO 25.00 Fair Maid.. 1.50 12% Victory ... 8.00 25.00 Barlowarden 2.00 15 W. Lawson 2.50 20.00 Wlnsor 6.00 50 W. P'fect'n 3.00 25.00 S. S. PECKHAM, Falrbaven, Mass. The following carnation cuttings are from soil and are of good, healthy growth and well rooted : Wlnsor $5.50 per 100; $50.00 per 1000 Melody 3.00 per 100; 25.00 per 1000 Cardinal 8.00 per 100; 25.00 per 1000 Victory 3.00 per 100. Red Lawson 2.00 per 100; 17.00 per 1000 Enchantress 2.00 per 100; 15.00 per 1000 Lawson . . . ." 10.00 per 1000 Harlowarden 2.00 per 100; Unrooted Lawson 5.00 per 1000 Unrooted B. Market 4.00 per 1000 Satisfaction guaranteed. W. Ehmann, Corfu, N. Y. ROOTED CARNATION CUTTINGS. 100 1000 Lawson $2.00 $18 Harlowarden . 2.00 18 Fenn 2.00 18 Red Sport... 2.00 18 Joost 2.00 18 R. P. En- chantress .. 3.50 80 Enchantress.. 2.50 20 H. Goddard.. 2.50 20 Patten 2.50 20 100 1000 W. Enchant- ress $6.00 $50 Wlnsor 6.00 50 Aristocrat ... 6.00 50 Beacon 6.00 60 W. Perfection 3.00 25 Victory 3.00 25 Craig 3.00 25 W. Lawson.. 2.00 18 Q. Louise 2.00 18 Pennock-Meehan Co., 1612 Ludlow St., Phlla. Carnations, from fine, healthy plants; 2%-in. potted stock ready for immediate shipment. R. C. 2V6-in. pots. Wlnsor $5.00 100 $8.00 100 Aristocrat 6.00 100 8.00 100 White Perfection 3.00 100 5.00 100 Rose-pink Enchantress ... 8.00 100 5.00 100 Queen 2.00 100 3.50 100 Lawson 2.00 100 3.50 100 Lady Bountiful 2.00 100 3.50 100 HELLER BROS., New Castle, Ind. Now is the time to place your order for selected carnation cuttings. White — White Enchantress, White Perfection, Lady Bountiful, Queen, Queen Louise. Red — Beacon, Victory, Craig, Flamingo, Cardi- nal. Crimson — Harry Fenn. Pink — Enchantress, Rose-pink EnctaantresB, Wlnsor, Aristocrat. Write for special prices and terms. All cut- tings guaranteed. Harry H. Glrvln, Paradise, Pa. 10,000 carnation plants and rooted cuttings. Well-grown, healthy stock, ready to ship at once. Stock guaranteed. Per 100 Per 1000 Aristocrat $6.00 Queen Louise ...$15.00 R.-P. Enchantress. 3.50 . White Lawson .. 15.00 Enchantress 2.50 Red Lawson 15.00 Cardinal 2.50 Pipk Lawson ... 10.00 La Belle 2.50 JAMES C. MURRAY, Peoria, 111. HARVARD, a greatly improved Harlowarden with a larger flower, better stem and very pro- lific. Rooted cuttings. $12.00 100; $100.00 1000. FAUST, a brilliant scarlet, very prolific, many plants last Christmas having 20 buds and blooms to the plant. Best of its color for commercial use. Rooted cuttings, $6.00 100; $50.00 1000. Remember we guarantee satisfaction. Book your orders now. Jas. D. Cockcroft, Northport, L. 1., N. T. Carnations, well rooted cuttings. Per 100 1000 Per 100 1000 Wlnsor $6.00 $50 O. Lord $2 $18 Aristocrat .. 6.00 60 W. Enchantress 6 60 Mabelle 6.00 60 W. Perfection.. 8 25 Enchantress.. 2.50 20 L. Bountiful... 8 25 Mrs. Lawson. 2.50 20 B. Market .... 2 15 Rose-pink Enchantress, $3.00 100; $25.00 1000 Cash with order. C. AKEHURST & SON, White Marsh, Md. CARNATION ROOTED CUTTINGS. Strong, healthy, well-rooted stock now ready for shipment. Enchantress $2.50 100; $20.00 1000 Lawson 2.00 100; ' 15.00 1000 Robt. Craig 2.60 100; 20.00 1000 W. Cloud 1.50 100; 10.00 1000 W. Lawson 2.00 100; 15.00 1000 Nelson Fisher 2.50 100; 20.00 1000 WIETOR BROS., 51 Wabash Ave., Chicago. Carnation rooted cuttings. Defiance, $12.00 per 100; $100.00 per 1000. Wlnsor, Beacon and Aristocrat, $6.00 per 100; $50.00 per 1000. White Perfection, Rose-pink Enchantress and Victory, $3.00 per 100; $25.00 per 1000. Har- lowarden, $1.75 per 100; $15.00 per 1000. Bos- ton Market, $1.50 per 100; $12.00 per 1000. Send for complete price list. Crabb & Hunter Floral Co., Grand Baplda, Mich. Strong, well rooted carnation cuttings, ready for immediate delivery. 100 1000 100 1000 Wlnsor ....$6.00 $50 Enchantress.. $2. 00 $20 Aristocrat .. 6.00 50 P. Lawson.. 1.75 15 Victory ...^8.00 25 W. Lawson.. 2.00 18 Satisfaction guaranteed. E. T. WANZER, Wheaton, 111. Clean and well rooted carnation cuttings. 100 1000 100 1000 W. Perfec'n.$3.00 $25 Vesper $2.00 $15 Enchantress.. 2.00 15 Marion 1.75 15 R. P. Ench'ss 3.00 25 Prosperity . . 1.75 15 Pink Lawson 1.75 15 Patten 1.75 15 R. Craig 8.00 26 Bountiful ... 3.00 25 Harlowarden. 1.75 15 Miami Floral Co., Dayton, Ohio. Carnations. Harlowarden and Boston Mar- ket, strong, from soil, $2.00 100. Melody and Light-pink Lawson. strong plants, from soil, $3.00 100; unrooted cuttings, $2.00 100. White and Pink Lawson, from soil, $2.00 100. Rose- pink Enchantress, strong, from soil, $3.00 100; unrooted cuttings, $2.00 100. W. S. Hall, Osage, Iowa. We offer the following fine, healthy carna- tions: Mrs. Lawson, Variegated Lawson, White Lawson. Red Lawson, Enchantress and R. P. Enchantresii, rooted cuttings. $2.00 per 100; $15.(»0 per lOOO. 2J4-ln., $4.00 per 100; $30.00 per 1000. W. H. & C. B. Newman, Akron, N. Y. Aristocrat, Beacon, Wlnsor, $5.00 per 100; $50.00 per 1000. Rose Enchantress, $25.00 per 1000. Enchantress, Victory, Perfection, Bounti- ful, $20.00 per 1000. Haines, $18.00 per 1000. Peary, $15.00 per 1000. Lawson, $12.00 per 1000. 100 at 1000 rate. Cash with order. Stock guaranteed. H. P. Smith, Plqua, Ohio. CARNATIONS. Boston Market $1.80 per 100; $15.00 1000 Pink Lawson 2.00 per 100; 18.00 1000 Joost 1.50 per 100; 12.50 1000 Harlowarden 1.80 per 100; 15.00 1000 Enchantress 2.00 per 100; 18.00 1000 FOX & ROSEN. Parkerford, Pa. Strong, well rooted cuttings. R.-P. Enchantress $2.50 100; $20.00 1000 Mrs. Lawson 1.50 100; 11.00 1000 Enchantress 1.75 100; 14.00 1000 White Lawson 1.75 100; 14.00 1000 Boston Market 1.00 100; 8.00 1000 HEIM BROS.. Blue Island, 111. Carnations, the best in their colors, clean, healthy, well-rooted cuttings. Rose-pink Enchantress (select stock) . .$3.50 100 White Enchantress 6.00 100 Wlnsor 5.00 100 Enchantress 2.50 100 HARKETT'S FLORAL NURSERY. Dubuque, la. ROOTED CARNATION CUTTINGS. 100 lOOO 100 1000 Queen $2 $15 W. Perfection.. $3 $25 Aristocrat .... 6 50 Lawson 2 18 R. Craig 8 25 Harlowarden ..2 15 The Parker Greenhouses, Norwalk, O. Rooted carnation cuttings, cool-grown, healthy stock. Per 100: Enchantress $2.00 Pink Lawson $1.50 Bountiful 2.00 Victory 2.50 White Lawson 2.00 A. M. York, Hancock, Mich. Rooted cuttings, ready now. 100 1000 100 1000 W. Perfect'n.$3.00 $25 Bountiful . . .$2.00 $18 Enchantress.. 2.00 18 Lawson 1.75 15 No cuttings taken from retrograded plants. W. Frank & Sons. Portland. Ind. Carnations, flrst-class, well-rooted cuttings, taken from strong, healthy plants. Queen Louise, $10.00 per 1000; Lieut. Peary, $15.00; Vesper, $12.50; Red Sport, $12.50. Red Law- son, $18.00. A. B. Davis & Son, Purcellville, Va. Carnation cuttings, sand rooted. Al stock, guaranteed and express paid. White Enchant- ress, $48.00 per 1000; Wlnsor, $48.00 per 1000; Victory, $22.00 per 1000. A. Lanb & Son, Hnghsonvllle, N. Y. Good, strong, well rooted Enchantress carna- tlon cuttings, $1.50 per 100; $12.50 per 1000. Lawson, $1.00 per 100. Logan Ave. Greenhouses, 1227 Logan Ave., Danville, 111. Pure White Enchantress, Beacon, Wlnsor, Aristocrat, strong, healthy, well rooted cuttings, $6.00 100; $50.00 1000. Satisfaction guaran- teed. A. J. Stahelln, Bedford, Mich. Well rooted carnation cuttings from healthy stock. Varieties and prices are given in dis- play adv. A. N. Kinney, W. 200th St. and Ft. Washington Ave., New York City. Rooted carnation cuttings. Rose-pink En- chantress, $2.50 per 100. Enchantress, $2.00 per 100, or will exchange for White Perfection. McKeesport Floral Co., McKeesport, Pa. Wlnsor and White Enchantress carnations, strong rooted cuttings, $6.00 100; $50.00 1000. Other varieties are listed in display adv. F. R. Plerson Co., Tarrytown, N. Y. Carnation cuttings from sand, plants from soil or 2-ln. pots. If in need, let me bear from you; prices will please. Cash or C. O. D. Bassett's Floral Gardens, Loomls, Cal. Carnation cuttings of all the leading varieties at the same price as any reliable firm. Write for prices, before you look elsewhere. Hasting Co., 383 Elllcott St., Buffalo. N. Y. I want 300 first-class, well-rooted Beacon, for which I will give in exchange 600 Rose-pink Enchantress and 200 Roosevelt. Geo. F. Hofmelster, Box 810. Pittsburg, Pa. Carnation cuttings. Queen Louise, Queen and Lawson, $2.00 per 100. Fine cuttings, have been tipped once out of sand. H. Glenn Fleming, Fairmont, W. Va. Winona, the true pink carnation for 1908, $12.00 100; $100.00 1000. AU the other good ones are listed in display adv. F. Dorner & Sons Co., La Fayette, Ind. Carnation Defiance, brilliant scarlet, $12.00 100; $100.00 1000. Jensen & Dekema, 674 W. Foster Ave., Chicago. W. N. Rudd, Morgan Park, III. Unrooted carnation cuttings. Pink Lawson, Wolcott, Enchantress, Queen, $1.00 per 100; $8.00 per 1000. B. E. Wadsworth, Bx. 224. Danville. III. Carnation May. strictly commercial variety, $12.00 100; $100.00 1000. See display adv. for description. Baur & Smith, 38th & Senate. Indianapolis. Ind. Lloyd carnation, clear white; rooted cuttings, $12.00 100; unrooted. $6.00 100. Most prolific white grown. H. A. Jahn. New Bedford, Mass. ANDREW CARNEGIE, new scarlet carnation. Rooted cuttings, perfectly healthy stock, $12.00 'per 100. J. P. Snow, Sharon, Mass. Carnations. Queen, $10.00 1000; White En- chantress, $5.00 100. Strong, well-rooted cut- tings. P. Schupp, 37 Randolph St., Chicago. 10,000 Lawson cuttings, extra well rooted and healthy, must go at once; $7.50 per 1000. Cash with order. Lampert Floral Co., Xenla, O. Rooted cuttings of purest White Enchantress, $6.00 100; $50.00 1000. Michigan Cut Flower E.xchange, 38 Broadway, Detroit, Mich. Carnations, well rooted cuttings, ready for Shipment. See display adv. for list of varieties. Peter Relnberg, 51 Wabash Ave., Chicago. Rooted carnation cuttings, Boston Market, Fair Maid, $10.00 1000; unrooted, half price. E. D. Kaulback & Son, Maiden, Mass. White Enchantress, unrooted cuttings. Write for prices. Won first prize for best vase of 60. F. H. Westhoff, De Haven, Pa. Rooted carnation cuttings, clean and healthy. Varieties and prices listed In display adv. J. L. Dillon, Bloomsburg, Pa. Carnations, all the leading varieties, from 21^-ln. pots. If interested write for prices. John Walker. Youngstown, Ohio. Carnations, rooted cuttings and 2%-in. pota. See display adv. for varieties .and prices. Poehlmann Bros. Co., Mortop Grove, III. Carnations, dean, healthy, well-rooted atock. Varieties and prices given in display adv. Lakeside Floral Co., Houghton, Mich. Booted and unrooted carnation cuttings, good, clean, healthy stock. See display adv. Scbelden & Schoos, 60 Wabash Ave., Chicago. Carnation SPLENDOR, the finest ever Intro- duced. See display adv., or write. Stevenson Bros., Govanstown, Balto., Md. Well rooted carnation cuttings, healthy and free from disease. See display adv. Valley View Greenhouses. Marlborough. N. Y. Strong Fair Maid and Queen. $1.00 per 100. Write for others. Sallerol for sale. Otto Bourdy. Lowell. Mass. Enchantress carnations, well rooted, strong cuttings, $15.00 per 1000. Cash. F. E. Cremer, Hanover, Pa. Red Sport, In 2-in. pots, extra good stock. $2.00 per 100; $19.00 per 1000. Wenonah Carnation Gardens, Wenonah, N. J. PLEASE MENTION THE REVIEW WHEN WRITING ANY OF THESE ADVERTISERS. ■ ■■ %M y ^;?'r.ffm^M^.'l^'^'^r^., Springfield, 111. Geraniums Heteranthe, General Grant, Nutt, strong plants from 2i4-ln. pots, $2.50 per 100; $20.00 per 1000. Rooted cuttings of same, $1.60 per 100; $12.00 per 1000. Hill, Polteylne, Favorite, 2% -In., $2.75 per 100; $24.00 per 1000. Rooted cuttings of same, $1.75 per 100; $15.00 per 1000. Until April 1, 10% off for cash. James Ambacher, West End, N. J. Geranium H. L. Hartman, fine stock, 2%-ln., 75c per doz. All others sold for this season. Thank you all. Choice rose geraniums, 2V^-ln., $3.00 per 100; 50 at 100 rate; less at do«. rate, 50c per doz. Louis P. Faulk, West View, Pa. Geraniums, In 2-ln. pots, standard sorts and novelties, $2.00 100 up to $1.00 each. Also a surplus of Ivy geraniums which we are offering cheap, to close out. See display adv. R. Vincent Jr. & Sons Co., White Marsh, Md. Geraniums, 10 good varieties, very stocky plants, full of bud and bloom, ready for shift, S%-ln. pots, 7c each; 4%-ln., 10c. All bar- gains If you need this size plants. Alonzo J. Bryan, Washington, New Jersey. Geraniums, out of 2%-ln. pots, 6 to 8 in. tall^ sturdy plants, ready to shift. A. Rlcard, A. H. Trego, Heteranthe, Jean Viaud, $2.60 per 100; $22.60 per 1000. Memphis Floral Co., Memphis, Tenn. Geraniums, strong, 2V^-ln., mixed stock, all good sellers and splendid bedders, $20.00 per 1000. Viand, Heteranthe, Nutt and Trego, sepa- rate, $2.00 per 100. Andrew Peterson, Hoopeston, 111. A. H. Trego, John Doyle, 8. A. Nutt, Bertha de Presllly, Mme. Barney, $2.60 100. Our choice of varieties in pink, red and white, $2.00 100. Storrs A Harrison Co., Palnesvllle. Ohio. Geraniums. If you are in the market for food, healthy stock, true to name, 2^^ and -in., $2.50 to $5.00 per 100, place your order now. R. F. Gloede, Evanston, 111. Geraniums S. A. Nutt, Mme. Landry, La Favorite, Mme. Bruant, Heteranthe, Poltevlne. L'Aube, 2-in., $2.00 per 100; $18.00 per 1000. The Parker GTeenhouses, Norwalk, O. Geraniums Nutt, Castellane, La Favorite. XX fine, healthy, 2-ln. stock, cool-grown, not tall, $2.00 100. Cash, please. F. C. Greene. Innis and 7th Sts., Oil City, Pa. Nutt and Heteranthe, Al plants, 2^-ln. pots, fine for orders. $2.00 per 100; $18.00 per 1000. Cash with order, please. S. W. Carey, North End Florist, Urbana, O. Geraniums, 10 varieties, 2%-ln. pots, $3.00 per 100; $25.00 per 1000. Rose geraniums. $2.00 per 100. Cash. Jos. H. Cunningham, Delaware, Ohio. Geraniums, assorted varieties. Rooted cut- tings, $1.00 per 100; 2-ln., $2.00 per 100: 8-ln., $3.00 per 100. The Florists' Exchange, Baltimore, Md. Geranium rooted cuttings. S. A. Nutt, $1.60 per 100; $14.00 per 1000. Mme. Sallerol, $1.00 per 100. D. R. White. Sandusky, Ohio. Geraniums, 6 varieties, double; S. A. Nutt and others, 2V4-ln., $2.60 per 100; $22.50 per 1000' Krueger Bros. Co., Toledo, Ohio. Geraniums, double, mostly scarlet, good bed- <3er8, fall rooted; to make room, 2%-ln., $1.76 100. Douglas Greenhouses, Douglas, Mass. Have yon something that you don't want? Why not trade It off for something you can use? See the To Exchange advs. on page 76. (reranlums. Surplus of Nutt, Doyle, Bucbner, 2-ln. pots, $15.00 per 1000. Cash with order. Ernest Harris, Delangon, N. Y. Geranium S. A. Nutt, Al stock, 2^-ln., $2.50 per 100; $20.00 per 1000. Cash with order: F. E. Bauers, 2332 Broadview, Cleveland. O. Geraniums in standard varieties, 2^-ln.. $8.00 per 100. Mosbaek Greenhouse Co.. Onarga. 111. Geraniums. Rlcard, Nutt, Poltevlne, Jean Viaud, Grant, 2%-ln. pots, $2.60 per 100. B. B. Wadsworth, Bx. 224, Danville, 111. Geraniums, leading varieties. Fine plants. 2H-ln., $2.00 per 100, $17.50 per 1000. J. C. Schmidt, Bristol, Pa. Geranium S. A. Nutt, from 2^-in. pots, stocky plants, $2.26 per 100. Cash. H. B. Snow. Camden, New York. Geraniums La Favorite, Bliss, Wonder, Mme. Sallerol, 2^-in., 2%c. Fine plants. Hammerschmldt & Clark, Medina, Ohio. S. A. Nutt, heavy, 3-ln. stock, ready for 4-ln., to make room, $3.50 per 100. Clash. H. M. Totman, Randolph, Vt. Geranium Mme. Sallerol, from pots, $1.26 per 100. Cash with order, please. N. S. Kalme, Alcott Station, Denver, (^lo. Double red geraniums, best bedders, 2-in., $1.50; 2%-ln., $18.00 1000. Schmaus Bros., Paducah, Ey. Geraniums, 2-ln., $2.00 100; good, strong plants, 6 varieties. B. B. Randolph, Delavan. 111. Geranium rooted cuttings, best commercial varieties, $2.00 100. C. Elsele, 11th & Westmoreland, Philadelphia. Mme. Sallerol geraniums, rooted cuttings, $1.25 per 100. U. G. Harglerode, Shlppensburg, Pa. S. A. Nutt, extra fine plants, $25.00 1000. Cash, please. E. C. Hill. Erie. Pa. For single Dryden and leaders in geraniums, write Roney Bros., West Grove, Pa. Geranium La Favorite, strong, 2-ln., $2.00 per 100. E. G. Bunyar, Independence, Mo. Geranium Double New Life, 2%-ln., $2.50 100^ The Fairvlew Floral Co., Beatty, Ohio. Geraniums, good varieties, 2%-ln., $2.60 100. S. D. Brant, Clay Center, Kan. Geranium S. A. Nutt, 2%-in., $2.00 per 100. John Walker, Youngstown, Ohio. Geraniums, 2-ln., double red, $2.00 per 100. J. H. Dann & Son. Westfield, N. Y. Fine, 2% -in. Mme. Sallerol, $2.50 per 100. S. W. Pike. St. Charles, 111. (Geraniums, all kinds. 2Vi-ln., $2.50 100. Rahn & Herbert, 48th St., Portland, Ore. Geraniums, 2^-ln., $2.25 100. Cash. Converse Greenhouses, Webster, Mass. GLADIOLI. ~ I can satisfactorily supply yonr wants for gladioli for forcing or outdoor planting. Mix- tures, color sections or named varieties of ex- ceptional beauty. Write for prices. Arthur Cowee, Gladiolus Specialist, Aleadowvale Farm, Berlin, New York. Gladiolus America, $6.60 per 100; $60.00 per 1000. Write for prices on other gladiolus bulbs and dahlias. Cushman Gladiolus Co., Sylvanla, O. Groff's seedlings, stock direct from Groff, all sizes; 20 bu. of bulblets cheap. None better. P. O. Coblentz, New Madison, O. Gladiolus bulbs, 75c per 100. Groff's and Childsll, mixed. Cash with order, please. N. S. Kalme. Alcott Station, Denver. Colo. Gladioli. Augusta, Eugene, Scribe, 1900. Write for prices. John Fay Kennell, ChUl, N. Y. Gladioli. Named varieties and mixtures. Send for list. E. B. Stewart, Rives JuncUon, Mich. Gladioli, fine mixed. No. 1, $6.00 1000; No. 2, $6.00 1000. S. J. Galloway, Eaton, Ohio. Gladioli, named and mixed, good stock. Send for Ust. S. Huth, Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio. Augusta, small sizes, $2.00 to $4.50 per 1000. John Fay Kennell, Chili, N. Y. GRAPE VINES. Gros Colman grape vines, 2 years old, 2 to 3 ft. long, as thick as a lead pencil, best vine for forcing, 50c each, $5.00 per doz. 1 year old, half. Can be shipped by freight. Order at once. Gunnar Tellmann, Marion, Ind. GRASSES. Gtass, for Immediate use, fine for window boxes, or to shift for Easter. Strong, 2%-ln., $5.00 per 100. Cash, please. W. W. Thomp- son & Sons, Sta. D, R. R. 1, Milwaukee, Wis. Pennlsetum longlstylum, ornamental grass. IVi to 2-ft., nothing finer for canna beds. Seedlings, $1.00 per 100. R. F. Gloede, Evanston, lU. HARPY PLANTS. Carolina poplars and soft maples, all sizes, at a bargain. California and Russian violets, rooted runners, 75c per 100. Lemon lilies, 4c. Austin dewberries and Cardinal raspberries, $10.00 per 1000. Strong. 2-yr. Crimson. Phila- delphia and Pink Ramblers (Dorothy Perkins) at $10.00 per 100. M. L. Bonham, Clinton. Mo. Trade prices on application of the following: Galllardla grandlflora, all the best varieties of gladioli, delphinium In 18 best varieties, Lobell* cardlnalls; Actaea splcata, fine spikes of flower; Lobelia syphilitica, Hyaclnthus candicans myo- sotis in 12 varieties, Ascleplas tuberosa. Pri- mula Japonlca, Polyanthus in all colors, Primul* auricula in great variety. Campanula pyra- midllis, aqualegla in various kinds. Lychnis Haageana and (5halcedonlca ; digitalis mixed, in- cluding the new yellow-flowering; Dlanthus bar- batus (Hunt's), best of all; all the best varieties of perennial phlox; pyrethrum in all the best varieties of doubles; hollyhocks, all good double varieties. Chas. Long, 277 Jefferson Ave., Rochester, N. Y. Trees for park planting. White Pine, 12 to 18; 18 to 24; 24 to 30; also Austrian and Scotch pines; also Douglas, Pungens, (Joncolor, Arbor Vitse. Shade, park and street trees. Ash, Boxelder, S. Maples, Linden, H. Maples, 4 to 5-ft., 6 to 6-ft., 6 to 7-ft. Nursery -grown, transplanted, hand-pruned. Common Snowball, Spiraea Van Houttl, Syringa, 3 to 4-ft., 4 to 5-ft. ^, ^, ,, ^ Dahlia clumps In 250 varieties. Gladioli in 1000 to 10,000 lots. Write FERNDALE NURSERIES, Harlan, Iowa. CUTTINGS. Wood of Comus stolonlfera, Cornus sericea. Viburnum Opulus and Ampelopsis quinquef olia ; will make 4 cuttings each, $6.00 per 1000. Ready made cuttings, $4.00 per 1000. Cash. Northwestern Nursery Co., 4117 Aldrich Ave., South, Minneapolis, Minn. Dlelytra spectablles, Achillea the Pearl, Gyp- sophlla panlculata, Funkla coerulea, $4.00 100. German iris, named varieties, $2.25 100; $20.00 1000; mixed, $1.50 100. HemerocsUls Fulva and Kwanso, $2.00 100. Strong, tteld-grown, ^-year roots. H. H. Kern, Bonner Springs, Kan. Hardy pinks, $2.50, $3.00 100. Pots and field clumps in a dozen varieties. Send for list. Rudbeckia Golden Glow, $2.00 100. Send for list of hardy plants, best stock and lowest prices. S. J. Galloway, Eaton, Ohio. For Sale. The most complete stock of hardy perennials In America; dahlias and other bulbs. for spring planting, at reduced prices. Get list. Palisades Nurseries, Sparklll, N. Y. Boltonia asteroldes, $1.00 per 100. (German iris, named, $2.50 per 100. Hollyhocks, double, $1.00 per 100. Elmhurst Nursery, Argentine, Kan. Hardy shrubs and perennials. A very com- plete line of all hardy plants for florists. Bend for our list now. Aurora Nurseries, Aurora, 111. Trees and shrubs, immense quantities. Price list on application. Peterson Nursery, 604 W. Peterson Ave.. Chicago. Trees, shrubs, vines, roses and herbaceous per- ennials. Wholesale trade list for the asking. Bay State Nurseries, North Ablngton, Mass. Ornamental trees, shrubs, roses, clematis, fmlt trees and small frluts. Send for price list. W. & T. Smith Co., Geneva, N. Y. Specimen evergreen and everything in hardy stock for garden, lawn, etc. Send for list. New England Nurseries, Inc., Bedford, Mass. Hardy nursery stock, complete assortment. Send for trade list. Jewell Nursery Co., Lake City, Minn. For native trees, shrubs, plants, bulbs anA seeds, write L. E. Williams. Nottingham. N. H. Rudbeckia Golden Glow, $1.00 100; $8.0a 1000. Cash. Stulb's Nursery, Augusta, Ga. Our perennials are large, field-grown stock. Mosbaek Greenhouse Co., Onarga, 111. Evergreen trees, immense stock. The Wm. H. Moon Co., MorrisviUe, Pa. Teas' white-flowered American Red Bud. E. Teas, Joplln, Mo. Nursery stock, full line. Andorra Nurseries, Chestnut Hill, Philadelphia. Advertisers have learned from experience that THE REVIEW PAYS BEST. HELIOTROPES. Heliotropes, dark; good stock, strong, weU rooted cuttings, 60c 100; $5.00 1000. Cash. J. P. Cannata, Mt. Freedom, N. J. Heliotropes in variety, 3-ln., In bloom, 4c; 2-ln., 2%c; rooted cuttings, 75c per 100.. Cottage Greenhouses, Litchfield, 111. Heliotropes, 4 of the best. Rooted cuttings, $1.00 100; 2^-In., $2.50 100. Mosbaek Greenhouse Co., Onarga, III. Heliotropes, 2-ln., $2.50 100; rooted cuttings. $1.00 100. Valley Greenhouse Co., Sewlckley, Pa. Heliotropes, dark; strong in bud, 2^ -In., 2c; 3-ln., 4c. Douglas Greenhouses, Douglas, Mass» Dark heliotropes, rooted cuttings, 60c 100. U. G'. Harglerode, Shlppensburg, Pa. Heliotropes, purple, 2 14 -In., 2c. Hammerschmldt & Clark, Medina. 0. PLEASE MENTION THE REVIEW WHEN WRITING ANY OF THESE ADVERTISERS 74 The Weekly Florists' Review^ Mabch 6, 1908. HYDRANGEAS. Hydrangea Otaksa monatrosa, pot-grown, 4-in., $8.00 per 100; 5-ln., $2.00 per doe., $15.00 per 100; 10-in., large and fine, $1.00 each; 6 and 7-in. pots from open, potted in September, $3.00 per doz., $20.00 per 100. CaBb. E. Fryer. Johnstown, Pa. Hydrangea Otaksa, short, field-grown, potted off In September. Well hardened, 3, 4 and more flowering crowns, 16c; 4, 5 and more, 25c. Good, short-grown stuff. Hermann Holtz, Hammond, Ind. Hydrangea Otaksa. rooted cuttings, $1.50 per 100. G. E. Fink, Boselle, N. J. IMPATIENS. 500 Impatiens Sultani, 1%-in., 2c. M. Fenton, West Newton, Pa. IRIS. German iris, assorted, 10 sorts, $3.00 lOQ. S. J. Galloway, Eaton, Ohio. IVY. Hardy English ivy, 3-ln., strong, $5.00 per 100; 5-ln., long vines, $15.00 per 100. John Walker, Youngstown, Ohio. German ivy, strongly rooted, 50c 100; 2%-ln., $2.00 100. Cash. J. H. Shelton, Rochester, Ind. Hardy English ivy, 2-in., $2.00 100. Cash. R. Vincent Jr. & Sons Co., White Marsh, Md. German ivy, 2-ln., $2.00 100. Valley Greenhouse Co., Sewickley, Pa. English ivy. 2-in., $2.00. J. H. Dann & Son, Westfleld, N. Y. LANTANAS. The new lantana, Violet King, the best ever offered. King of all lautanas. Rooted cuttings, $4.00 per 100; $7.00 per 200; 75c per doz. Nine other dwarf varieties, true to name, rooted cuttings, $2.00 per 100. Just a few more left to sell. Louis P. Faulk. West View, Pa. Trailing lantanas, 2Vi-in., $2.50 100. Valley Greenhouse Co.. Sewickley. Pa. LILY OF THE VALLEY. Mann's Excelsior lily of the valley brings the highest prices in the London market. Write me (or quotations on pips. Otto Mann, Leipzig, Germany. Cold-storage valley for Easter forcing, $1.50 100. $14.00 1000. Early forcing pips, $12.00 1000. H. N. Bruns, 1409 West Madison St., Chicago. Don't fail to read the Miscellaneous, To Ex- change, and Wanted advertisements en page 76. You will find bargains there every week. Lily of the valley pips, Berlin or Hamburg. Johnson Seed Co.. 217 Market St., Phila. Lily of the valley pips, cold storage. J. M. Thorburn & Co.. 33 Barclay St., N. Y. Lily of the valley, from cold storage. H. Frank Darrow. 26 Barclay St., New York. Cold-storage valley. Write us. W. W. Barnard Co., 161 Kinzie St., Chicago. LOBELIAS. The new double blue lobelia, Kathleen Mal- lard, the best 1908 novelty; 2Mi-ln.. $1.00 dom.. $8.00 100. Express only. W. W. Rawson A Co., Beaton, Mass. Double K. Mallard, fine plants, $4.50 100; mail. 75c doz. Rooted cuttings. 40c. The Maples, Garrettsville, Ohio. Lobelia Deep Blue, 50c per 100, free by mall. $4.00 per 1000. express. C. Whltton. City St.. Utica, N. Y. Lobelia, dwarf blue, rooted cuttings, KOc 100, prepaid. Hopkins & Hopkins, Chepachet, B. I. MANETTI STOCKS. French Manetti, 3-5 mm., $7.50 per 1000; $65.00 per 10.000. The United States Nursery Co.. Rich, Ml««. BUSINESS BRINGERS— Review Classified Advs. MOONVINES. Moonvlne Midnight Beauty, new white, rooted cuttings. $2.00 per 100. Leari or Heavenly Blue, rooted cuttings, $2.50 per 100. Just a few more left. Louis P. Faulk. West View. Pa. Moonvines. strong, rooted cuttings, $1.25 per 100, postpaid. Cash with order. Wachendorff Bros.. Atlanta, G'a. Moonvines, well rooted cuttings. $1.50 per 100. Stuart & Haugh, Anderson. Ind. Moonvines, 2>4-1d.. $3.00 per 100. E. G. Bunyar. Independence, Mo. MUSHROOM SPAWN. English mushroom spawn. Cultural instruc- tions free. Klrkeby & Gundestrup, 4273 Mll- waukee Ave., Chicago. Lambert's pure culture mushroom spawn. Cul- tural Instructions free. American Spawn Co., St. Paul, Minn. MYRTLE. Myrtle, blue; for cemetery planting, flrst- class, any quantity. Write for prices and samples. Geo. A. Dhonau, Sta. H, Cincinnati, O. NURSERY STOCK. Don't overlook our display adv. containing a SPECIAL OFFER of nursery stock. Wlttbold Co., 1657 Buckingham PI., Chicago. California privet, elms, althaeas, spiraeas, etc., are listed in display adv. Carlman Ribsam, Trenton, N. J. New England grown nursery stock. Wholesale trade list for the asking. Bay State Nurseries. North Abington, Mass. See adv. under beading Hardy Plants. Chas. Long, Rochester, N. Y. ORCHIDS. Orchid peat, rotted peat, azalea peat, leaf- mold, live sphagnum moss for orchids, baled sphagnum moss, green clump moss, etc. Job- bers' list on application. C. W. Brownell & Co., Walden, N. Y. Orchids. Laelias anceps, autumnalis and al- bida, $25.00 per 100. Postpaid. Send for list of Mexican orchids. J. A. McDowell, Ap. 167, Mexico City. Orchids. A large importation In perfect con- dition Just received. Carrillo & Baldwin, Secaucus, N. J. Orchids, established and semi-established. Julius Roehrs Co., Rutherford, N. J. Orchids, all varieties. Lager & Hurrell, Summit, N. J. PALMS. ETC. Latanla Borbonica, 7-in. pot plants, 6 to 6 leaves, 18 to 20 in. high, 75c each; 8-ln. pot plants, 6 to 7 leaves, 20 to 22 in. high, $1.25 each. Kentla palms in all sizes. Storrs & Harrison Co., Painesvllle, Ohio. Pandanus Veltchil, 3-in. pots, strong, ready for 5-in.. $25.00 per 100; 4-ln. pots, 40c each; 6 and 8-in. pots. 60c to $1.00 each. Fine suckers, ready to pot, $10.00 per 100. Soar Bros., Little River, Fla. Palms. Kentla, Phoenix etc., all alzes. Write for new price list at once. Julius Roehrs Co., Rutherford, N. J. We have some fine specimen kentias and other decorative plants. Bobbink & Atkins. Rutherford, N. J. Palms for spring or fall delivery. A. Rolker & Sons. 31 Barclay St., N. Y. City. Palms and decorative plants. Chas. D. Ball. Holmesburg, Phlla., Pa. PANSY PLANTS. 500.000— PA NS 1 ES— 500.000. Finest, largest flowering, of the famous Bug- not. Gassier. Odier and Giant Trimardeau strains. Once transplanted, fine, large, stocky plants, from cold frames, 50c per 100 by mall; $3.00 per 1000 by express; 2000 and over at $2.50 per 1000. Satisfaction guaranteed. Hill "rop Greenhouses, 15 Gray Ave., Utlca, W. Y. Pansies, the world's best mixture for size and colors. Fine transplanted stock, 50c per 100. by mail; $3.00 per 1000, by express. Large plants ready to bloom, $6.00 per 1000. Smaller plants, not transplanted, $2.00 to $2.50 per 1000, fine for late sales. Cash. E. Fryer, Johnstown, Pa. Pansy plants, of my largest flowering mixture of show varieties, unsurpassed quality; fine stocky plants, out of frames (coming in bud), $3.00 per 1000; 5000 lots. $2.50 per 1000. Gustav Pltzonka, Bristol, Pa. Pansies, Sunbeam strain; a mixture of the finest varieties, one that will put dollars In your pocket, li^oz., $1.00; 1-oz., $3.25. H. B. Snow, Camden, New York. Pansies. finest English mixed, large-flowering. Nice little plants, $2.00 per 1000. Ship when needed. Hugo Kind, Hammonton, N. J. Pansies, of my well-known strain, 60c per 100; $2.50 per 1000. Fine, stocky plants. J. C. Schmidt, Bristol, Pa. Pansies. Large, finest, mixed varieties, Ic each; 25 to 100 sent postage paid. S. J. McMichael, 142 Larkin St., Flndlay. 0. Giant pansies, finest mixed, 50c per 100; $2.50 per 1000. Cash. Jos. H. Cunningham, Delaware, Ohio. Pansies In great variety. Leading strains- Cold frame. Strong, in bud. $1.60 100, $12.00 1000. F. A. Bailer, Bloomington, lU. Giant pansy plants, Rupp's Giant selected, strong, from open ground, at 75c per 100, by mail; $3.00 per 1000, by express. Miss Ada J. Brooks, Sorrento, Fla. Pansies, in bud and bloom, leading varieties. $2.60 100; second size, stocky plants, in bud, $1.00 per 100. Gustave Freytag, West Orange, N. J. PELARGONIUMS. Pelargonium Alfred Henderson, 2 14 -in., 75c doz.; $4.00 per 100. G- E. Fink, Roselle, N. J. Pelargoniums, S-in.. $6.00 100. See display adv. R. Vincent Jr. & Sons Co., White Marsh, Md. PEONIES. Peonies. Festlva maxima. $20.00 per 100. Queen Victoria (Whltleyi). $9.00 per lOO. Fra- grans (late rose), $6.00 per 100. For 1000 rate and other varieties, write Gilbert H. Wild, Sarcoxle, Mo. Peonies. A fine collection. An assortment of 6 or 8 leading kinds, distinct colors, early to late named sorts, $1.50 doz., $10.00 100. F. A. Bailer, Bloomington, 111. Wholesale peony list for fall 1008 Is now ready. J. F. Rosenfleld, West Point, Neb. Peonies, finest named sorts, 8c. List free. W. H. Salter, Rochester, N. Y. PETUNIAS. Petunias, the new double, American Favorite, its beauty surpasses all other varieties. Rooted cuttings, $2.50 per 100; $4.00 per 200; 2^^-ln., short, stocky plants, $4.50 per 100; 2%-in., $3.00 per 100. Five other best double, 2^-ln., $2.00 per 100. Just a few more left. Louis P. Faulk, West View, Pa. New double petunia. The Queen. A very pro- fuse bloomer, flowers very large, beautifully blended, white mingled with purple, nicely fringed. An early bloomer, sells on sight when In bloom and requires no staking. R. C, $2.50 100. Cash. J. P. Canpata, Mt. Freedom, N. J. Double petunias, 8 best market sorts, named, including a fair proportion of our new Camellia- flora, the best white grown; needs no staking; well rooted, $1.25 100, prepaid; $10.00 10()0; 2-in., short, stocky, $2.60 100. Hopkins & Hopkins, Chepachet, R. I. Double petunias, Dreer's collection, 18 named sorts, rooted cuttings, $1.00; mixed, 75c per 100. U. G. Harglerode, Shlppensburg, Pa. Petunias, double fringed. 2^ -in.. $2.50 per 100. Rooted cuttings, $1.00 per 100. The Kruger Bros. Co., Toledo, O. Double petunias, extra fine, 2-ln., $2.00 per 100. Cash with order. F. E. Bauers, 2332 Broadview, Cleveland, 0. Petunia Seafoam, double, 2%-in., $3.00 100. J. W. Dudley & Sons, Parkersburg, W. Va. Petunias, double mixed, 3-in., $3.00 100. Valley Greenhouse Co., Sewickley, Pa. PHLOXES. Hardy phloxes, best assortment, standard varieties and new seedlings. 2-year field clumps, $3.00 per 100; $25.00 per 1000. John Stflmm, Hutchinson, Kansas. POINSETTIAS. Polnsettias. dormant stock, from bench, $5.00 per 100; $45.0() per 1000. Cash. Aurora Greenhouse Co., Aurora, 111. Polnsettias, 3 to 5-yr.-oId stock plants, $4.00 per 100. M. D. Reimers, 329 4th Ave., Louisville, Ky. Double polnsettias, dormant roots, $3.(K) per doz. J. F. Allen. 720 W. Central Ave.. Orlando. Fla. Polnsettias. strong, dormant plants, $4.00 per 100. Chas. Frueh & Sons, Saginaw, Mich. Polnsettias, good, strong stock, $4.00 per 100. Krueger Bros. Co., Toledo, Ohio. PRIMULAS. Primula obconlca, mixed colors, 4-ln. pots, fine plants, full of bud and bloom, $5.00 per 100. Obconicas. 5-in. pots, beautiful plants, a bouquet by themselves. 10c each. Chinese prim- roses. 4^-ln. pots, mixed colors, 8c each. All Al stock. Try them. Alonzo J. Bryan, Washington, New Jersey. Fine specimen plants, full of bud and bloom, of the new Primula obconlca gigantea, blood-red and pale blue, from 4-ln., $1.75 per doz.; $12.50 per 100, In assortment only. This is very choice stock. N. O. Caswell, Delavan, 111. Primula obconlca grandiflora, full of flowers, 2%-in., $3.50; 4-ln., $10.00 per 100. Gigantea, $5.00 and $12.00 per 100. Forbesl or Baby, full of flowers, 3-ln., $5.00 per 100. J. Sylvester, Florist, Oconto, Wis. Primula obconlca, choice strain, 6-in., $6.00 doz. J. A. Peterson, Westwood, Cincinnati, O. PLEASE AJENTION THE REVIEW WHEN WRITING ANY OF THESE ADVERTISERS. piiPf9Pi*piPpii<> Mabch 5, 1008. The Weekly Florists' Review. 75 Primula Cbinesis. Seed saved from finest fringed flowers, many of them larger than a silver dollar, band fertilized; trade pkt., 50c; 1/320Z., 11.75. H. B. Snow, Camden, New Yorlt. Primula obconlca and Forbesl, $1.50 per 100; $12.50 per 1000. Tbey are good plants and worth more money, but I need the room. U. G. Harglerode, Sbippensburg, Pa. PRIVET. California privet, 18 to 24 in., $15.00 1000. Other sizes and other nursery stoclc listed In dis- play adv. Carlman Ribsam, Trenton, N. J. California privet, well branched, 2-yr., S35.0O 1000. Jos. H. Blaclt, Son & Co., Hightstown, N. J. Amoor River privet, 2 to 4 ft., $15.00 per 1000. Ashford Park Nurseries, Atlanta, Ga. Amoor River privet, fleld-grown, $25.00 1000. Peters Nursery Co., Knoxvilie, Tenn. California privet, $10.00 1000 and up. I. & J. L. Leonard, lona, N. J. RHODODENDRONS. Parson's hybrid rhododendrons, hardy, 15 to 18 Inches high, many buds, $16.00; 18 to 24 inches, $20.00; 24 to 30 inches, $30.00 100. Cash. Felix & Dykbuis. Boskoop, Holland. Rhododendrons, short, well formed plants for pots, full of buds, 18-ln. size, $9.00 doz. ; 24-ln. size, $12.00 doz. Storrs & Harrison Co., Palnesville, 0. ROOTED CUTTINGS. Rooted cuttings, per 100: Giant sweet alyssum, 75c. Flowering begonias, 12 kinds, $1.20. Double white fuchsias, 90c. Lantanas, $1.20. German ivy, $1.25. Cupheas, ageratums, green and variegated Jew, 55c. Cash. Port Allegany Greenhouses, Port Allegany, Pa. Alyssum Little Gem, equafl to 2-in. pot plants, $1.00 lOO. Double Giant, 2-in. pots, $2.00 100. Chrysanthemums, 75c 100. Salvia Bonfire, 80c 100. German ivy, 50c 100. Ice plants, 50c 100. All good, strong stuff. J. A. Keeney, Monongahela, Pa. Rooted cuttings, prepaid, per 100. Petunia and Swainsona alba, $1.00. Other stock listed in display adv. Byer Bros., Chambersburg, Pa. Rooted cuttings of sweet alyssum Vesuvius; begonias, cupheas, heliotropes, etc., 75c per 100. F. P. Sawyer, Clinton, Mass. Rooted cuttings, prepaid, per 100. Heliotrope, German ivy, 75c. Alternanthera, 50c. Sbippensburg Floral Co., Sbippensburg. Pa. Coleus, 70c. Verbenas, 60c. Heliotropes, $1.00 100. See display adv. S. D. Brant, Clay Center, Kan. Salvias, $1.00. Lantanas, $1.25. Coleus, 70c 100. See display adv. , C. Humfeld, Clay Center, Kan. Heliotropes, fuchsias, salvias, etc., $1.00 100. See display adv. C. Eisele, 11th & Westmoreland, Philadelphia. ROSES. ROSE CUTTINGS. American Beauty $3.50 100; $30.00 Bride 2.00 100; 15.00 Maid 2.00 100; 15.00 Chatenay 2.00 100; 15.00 Killarney 5.00 100; 40.00 Richmond 2.00 100; 15.00 Perle 2.50 100; 20.00 Sunrise 3.00 100; 25.00 Uncle John 2.00 100; 15.00 Ivory 2.00 100; 15.00 Clean, healthy, well-rooted plants. VAUGHAN & SPEBRY, 68-60 Wabash Ave., Chicago, 1000 1000 1000 1000 1000 1000 1000 1000 1000 1000 111. To close out our surplus stock of roses, we offer the following varieties In strong, fleld- grown plants, at 8c or 6c each for the lot. Cash with order. Five AppoUine, 5 General MacArthur, 20 Michael Sanders, 15 Climbing Souv. de Wootton, 25 James Sprunt, 15 Climb- ing Malmalson, 40 W. A. Richardson, 5 W^hite Banksia, 8 Gold of Ophir, 60 Climbing Ever- green, 4 Perle d'Or, 15 Frau Karl Druschkl, 50 Anna de Diesbach, 30 General Jacqueminot. 20 Giant of Battles, 5 Gloire de Margottin, 12.i Paul Neyron, 26 Ulrich Brunner, 12 Tom Wood. Wachendorg Bros., Atlanta, Ga. Bride, Maid, Golden Gate, Richmond, excep- tionally good 2 and 3-eye cuttings, $1.50 per 100; $15.00 per 1000. American Beauties, 2000 from bench, cut back, $30.00 per 1000. W. H. Gullett & Sons, Lincoln, 111. MY MARYLAND has more good commercial points than any other rose. You will miss it if jou don't grow It. Price: 2%-in. pots, $25.00 100; $200.00 1000; $5.00 for 12. John Cook, 318 No. Charles St., Baltimore, Md. Own root roses. 3-ln., $7.00 and $9.00 lOoT See display adv. for prices of grafted roses for forcing. J. L. Dillon, Bloomsburg, Pa. American Beauty rooted cuttings, $3.00 100, $25.00 1000: 214-in.. $6.00 100. $50.00 lOOO. J. F. Wilcox, Council Bluffs, Iowa. Roses. American Beauties, 2-In. pots, $5.00 per 100. Ivory, Uncle John, Chatenay, Bride, $2.50 per 100. Strong plants ready to shift from 2-In. pots. M. D. Relmers, 329 4th Ave., Louisville, Ky. Roses. Marechal Mel, 2^-In. plants, 8 to 10 in. tall, from cold-frame, full of active working roots, $2.50 per 100; $22.50 per 1000. Memphis Floral Co., Memphis, Tenn. Roses. Maman Cochet, pink and white, dor- mant stock, 4-in. ; will make flne blooming plants for Easter; $10.00 per 100. John Stamm, Hutchinson, Kansas. New rose Mrs. Jardine, strong plants on own roots. See display adv. W. P. Craig, 1305 Filbert St., Phila., Pa. Robt. Scott & Son, Sharon Hill, Pa. Field rose bushes. Pink Cochet and White Cochet, $7.00 per 100; $60.00 per 1000. Cash with order. C. AKEHURST & SON, White Marsh, Md. Young rose stock, rooted cuttings and 214-In. pot plants. Prices are given In display adv. Albert Lies, Nlles Center, 111. Roses. Mrs. Potter Palmer, Cardinal and other good varieties. See display adv. Poehlmann Bros. Co., Morton Grove, III. Roses, strong, well-rooted cuttings. Varieties and prices given in display adv. Peter Reinberg, 51 Wabash Ave., Chicago. Hardy roses, American grown, fleld-grown plants. Prices on request. Ellwanger & Barry, Rochester, N. Y. Tausendscbon, the new climbing rose, strong plants, 3-in., $12.00 100. Dingee & Conard Co., West Grove, Pa. Baby Ramblers, good, thrifty, fleld-grown plants, $10.00 per 100. Virginia Nursery Co., PurcellvlUe, Va. New Rambler, Newport Fairy. Ask for lllni- trated pamphlet. Julius Roehrs Co., Rutherford. N. J. Am. Beauty and Richmond bench plants, $6.00 100, $50.00 1000. J. A. Budlong, 37 Randolph St., Chicago. Rhea Reid, own roots, $30.00 100; grafted, $35.00 100. E. G. Hill Co., Richmond, Ind. Own root roses, 2-yr.-old, everblooming, $1.00 doz., $8.00 100. John A. Doyle, Springfield, O. Crimson Rambler rose, 2 yrs., strong, $7.00 100. Gilbert Costich, Rochester, N. Y. Grafted roses. Bride, Maid, 2^-In., $12.00 100. Highland Rose Co., Morton, Pa. Hardy, field-grown roses, 2 year, 8c; extra, 12c. W. H. Salter, Rochester, N. Y. Grafted roses for forcing. See display adv. Jackson & Perkins Co., Newark, N. Y. Young roses, propagated from wood taken in the field. California Rose Co., Pomona, Cal. Roses. Maid. Bride, Chatenay, Gate, 2-in., $3.00 100. Valley Greenhouse Co., Sewickley, Pa. Grafted rose stock on best English Manettl. Phlla. Cut Flower Co., Phlla., Pa. Grafted and own root roses, all varieties. Scranton Florist Supply Co., Scranton, Pa. Richmond rose plants, 214-in., $3.00 100. J. W. Dudley & Sons, Parkersburg, W. Va. 400 sorts, 2% and 4-ln., on own roots. Leedle Co., Expert Rose Gtowers, Springfield, 0. RUBBERS. To Insure early spring delivery of our un- excelled rubber plants, you should place your order now; first come, first served. A. C. Oelschlg & Sons, Savannah, Ga. FIcus elastica. 6-in., 30 to 36-In., 75c. Ex- ceptionally fine stock. John Walker, Youngstown, Ohio. Flcus elastica. 5-ln., extra fine stock, $4.00 per doz. Hoiton & Hunkel Co., Milwaukee, Wis. Ficus elastica, 5-in.. $4.00 per doz. Crown Point Floral Co., Crown Point, Ind. RUSSELIAS. Russelia grandis. a grand vase and basket plant, rooted cuttings, $1.00 per 100. John Irvine & Sons, Bay City, Mich. SALVIAS. Salvia Zurich, rooted cuttings. $2.00 100; 2-in., $4.00 100, ready March 1. Salvia Zurich, seedlings, $1.00 100, ready now. This salvia comes true from seed. Seeds, 25c a packet. Cash. Glen Cove Greenhouses, Glen Cove, N. Y. Salvia Zurich, ever-blooming, type absolutely true, 2-in., $1.00 for 25; $3.00 100; $25.00 1000. Rooted cuttings, $1.75 100; $15.00 1000. J. L. Schiller, 929 Prouty, Toledo, O. Salvia Zurich, new dwarf, ever-blooming vari- ety, R. C, $2.00 100. Bonfire, R. C, 90c 100. Cash. J. P. Cannata, Mt. Freedom, N. J. Salvia Zurich. 2-In., $3.00 per 100. $25.00 per 1000; R. C, $1.75 per 100, $15.00 per 1000. Now ready. Krueger Bros. Co., Toledo, Ohio. Salvia St. Louis, extra strong, 2^-ln., $2.00 per 100. R. C, 75c per 100; $7.00 per 1000. W. H. Humfeld Floral Co., Kansas City, Mo. Salvias. Early-flowering splendens, strong rooted cuttings, 75c per 100. John Irvine & Sons, Bay City, Mich. Salvia Zurich, 2-In., $4.00 per 100; rooted cut- tings, $2.00 per 100. Stuart & Haugh, Anderson, Ind. Salvias, rooted cuttings, 90c 100; 2^-In., $2.00 100. Mosbaek Greenhouse Co., Onarga, 111. Salvia Bonfire, rooted cuttings, 90c 100; $8.00 1000. E. B. Randolph, Delavan, 111. Salvias, 214-ln., 2c; Stock, white, 2i4-ln., 2c. W. B. Woodruff, Westfleld, N. J. Salvias, strong stock from soil, $1.00 per 100. S. W. Pike, St. Charles, 111. Salvia Bedman, 2V4-in., fine plants, 2c. Hammerschmidt & Clark, Medina, O. Salvias, rooted cuttings, 00c per 100. U. G. Harglerode, Sbippensburg, Pa. SANTOLINAS. Santolinas, rooted cuttings, $10.00 1000. Mount Hope Greenhouses, 114th & Avon Ave., Morgan Park, 111. SEEDS. Mette's Triumph of the Giant pausies, the most perfect in the world, $5.00 oz. ; $1.50 hi oz. Postage paid. Cash. Catalogue of choice vegetable and fiower seeds, free on application. Henry Mette, Quedlinburg, Germany. Seed packets and bags. Catalogue, clasp and commercial envelopes, printed or plain. "If It's a Spangler bag. It's a good one." Estimates furnished. E. J. Spangler Co., N. Howard St., Phlla. Big 4 Tomato, the earliest known. A favorite with the truckers. Tr. pkt., 10c; Vi oz., 20c; oz., 35c; Vt lb., $1.00. Market gardeners' seeds a specialty. Planters' Seed Co., Springfield, Mo. Salzer's Early Bird, the finest, earliest scarlet radish. Send for catalogue and half-ounce package, free, if you mention the Review. J. A. Salzer Seed Co., L. Bx. M, La Crosse, Wis. A. plumosus seed, new crop, greenhouse- grown, hand selected, $4.50 1000. Sprengerl, 85c 1000. Special prices on quantity. Pennock-Meehan Co., 1608 Ludlow St., Phlla. Drcer's reliable flower seeds. Sweet peas for cutting. The varieties listed in our display adv. have bright, clean, decided colors. H. A. Dreer. 714 Chestnut St., Phlla., Pa. Asparagus plumosus nanus seeds, $2.50 per 1000. For good success plant early. Also plants, stringers and sprays. Peter Mack, Box 172, Orlando, Fla. Holmes' tested seed's of known vitality and purity. Send for catalogue and market gar- deners' wholesale list. Holmes Seed Co., Harrlsburg, Pa. Seeds. We are now booking orders for Asparagus Sprengerl seed, $4.00 per lb.; 10 lbs. at $3.50. Theodosia B. Shepherd Co., Ventura. Cal. Early Model Red Globe beet, orders booked for delivery after harvest, 1909. Watkins & Simpson, 12 Tavistock St., London. England. Leonard Seed Co. Growers and Wholesale Merchants. Leading Onion Set Growers. 79-81 E. KInzIe St., Chicago. Semple's Branching aster, white, rose, shell- pink, and lavender, 50c per oz.; mixed. 35c per oz. W. H. & C. B. Newman, Akron, N. Y. Onion, radish, beet, cabbage, sweet corn, etc. Surplus stock. Write for prices for immediate delivery. Michigan Seed Co., Bay City, Mich. Berberis Thunbergll seeds, $1.00 lb. Llgus- trum Ibota, 50c lb. Cash, please. Francis Hadden. 270 Dudley St., Roxbury, Mass. Carlson's choice pure white aster seed, $1.00 oz. Cash. Peter Obertin's Floral Establishment, Kenosha. Wis. Cyclamen, superb English strain, second to none in size of flowers. Send for catalogue. H. E. FIske Seed Co., Boston, Mass. Vick's aster seed is the standard of excellence. See display adv. for description of varieties. Jas. Vick's Sons, Rochester, N. Y. Davis Perfect cucumber, from seed secured from the introducer. Write for prices. D. V. Barrel!, Rocky Ford, Colo. Florists' seeds, choice strains of all the lead- ing sorts. Send for trade catalogue. Currle Bros. Co., Milwaukee, Wis. We are extensive growers and dealers In choice varieties of onion seeds. Schilder Bros., Chllllcothe, O. Wholesale growers of peas, beans and garden seeds. Jerome B. Rice Seed Co., Cambridge, N. Y. Crego aster seed. tr. pkt., $1.00; half 4-inch. The Templin Co., C. Edwin Oyster, Receiver,. Calla, O. Wanted — Catalogues and price lists of ferns,, dahlias and bedding stock. Sap Greenhouses, San Antonio, Tez. PLEASE MENTION THE REVIEW WHEN WRITING ANY OF THESE ADVERTISERS. W|JW|IJW"I^JWWW^i"'W«FSWJip".")|U'lll» " 1. 1 'f! .1,^,1711 1 Wi(^»«i',J.l»^> . March 5, 1908. The Weekly Florists' Review. 77 Wanted — Kaiserln rose, 1000 or 2000 plants that were rooted last summer, and carried over this winter cool. Please send sample by mall and best price to F. P. Davis, Spring HUl Are., Mobile, Ala. ARMADILLO BASKETS. Armadillo baskets, the bit of the season. They make novel baskets for cut flowers. Write for prices. Special terms to Jobbers. Cbas. Apelt, Comfort, Texas. ASBESTOS GOODS. Cover your boilers and flow pipes wltli nslM?8- tos; makes a great saving in coal blU«; rea- sonable flPHt cost" easily applied; lasts many years. Send for free catalogue. H. W. JOHNS-MANVII.LE CO.. 100 William St., New York; Boston. Philadelphia, St. Louis, Milwaukee, Chicago, Pittsburg, Cleveland, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Seattle, London. CHARCOAL SCREENINGS. Charcoal screenings keep soil sweet and add color. Murphy & Schaumburg say: "You may quote us as recommending your charcoal for florists' use, both In the soil and for potting." It means a whole lot when such growers stop one on the street to tell of the good results ob- tained from its use. Sidell's, Pougbkeepsie, N. Y. CUT FLOWER BOXES. Folding cut flower boxes, the best made. Write for Us*. Hoi ton & Hunkel Co., Milwaukee, Wis. We make the best cut flower box made. Write us. Edwards Folding Box Co., Phlla., Pa. Waterproof cut flower boxes. Write us. Livingston Seed Co., Colnmbus, O. DECORATIVE MATERIAL. Write for our special price on a special lot of dagger ferns. Try our laurel festooning for your decora- tions, only 6c per yd.; 10 yds. free with first order. Crowl Fern Co., Mllllngton, Mass. Hardy cat ferns, fancy and dagger. See dis- play adv. Thomas Collins, Hinsdale, Mass. Dagger ferns and galax leaves. A. L. For- tunes, 955 Orand Ave., New Haven, Conn. FERTILIZERS. A sample 100-lb. bag of BLATCHFORD'S CELEBRATED PLANT GEOWEB AND LAND RENOVATOR only $2.75. It is particularly adapted for florists. It is composed only of the best qualities of pure Rose Growers' Bone Meal, Nitrate of Soda, Peruvian GMano, Sulphate of Ammonia, Sulphate of Potash and Gypsum in the most soluble form &n^ In the correct pro- portions for obtaining the best results. For benches and potting plants, for roses, carnations, lilies, mums, etc., florists will find it nnequaled. Send for particulars. BLATCHFORD'S AGRICULTURAL WORKS. WAUKEGAN, ILL. Established at Leicester, England, in 1800. We are manufacturers of dried and ground sheep manure. Write us for particulars. Natural Guano Co., Aurora, 111. Cattle manure in bags. Write for circular. Pulverized Manure Co., 83 Exchange Ave., Chicago. FLOWER COLORINGS. Green fluid for coloring carnations green for St. Patrick's day, March 17. Get the best. We have it, 50c per pint, $1.00 per quart. Wm. Murphy, 311 Main St., Cincinnati, O. 200 CYACEINE COLORS. 20C Read Cranston's display adv. in this issue. GLASS, ETC. We have the right kind of glass and at the right kind of prices. Can flU any order, 6 boxes or 5000. Write us. Sharp, Partridge & Co., 22d and Union, Chicago, 111. We have constantly on hand a full line of all sizes of greenhouse glass and can fill orders promptly and at lowest market prices. PittBbnrg Plate Glass Co., Chicago. We carry the largest stock of . greenhouse glass in the west. Write us, we can save you money. Toledo Plate & Window Glass Co., Toledo, O. G'et my low prices on any size window glass rou want. Greenhouse glass a specialty. John S. Leach, Hartford City, Ind. French and American greenhouse glass. Standard Plate Glass Co., Boston, Mass. Glass, A and B quality, catchy prices. Ba>r Window Glass Co., Eaton, Ind. Greenhouse glass, selected quality. e. M. Hooker Co., 120 W. Washington, Chicago. Greenhouse glass, lowest prices. Johnston Glass Co., Hartford City, Ind. Greenhouse glass a specialty. John Lucas & Co., Philadelphia. GLAZING POINTS. Slebert's zinc "Never-rust" glazing points. Sold by all seedsmen or Randolph & McClements, Pittsburg, Pa. Peerless glazing points are the best. H. A. Dreer, Philadelphia, Pa. HOSE. TYPHOON HOSE. This hose is the result of a careful study of the effects of cinder walks, bench posts and the damp, warm atmosphere of the greenhouse. It is a guaranteed hose, with heavy rubber tubing and 3-ply heavy hose duck. 60 feet, coupled | 7.60 100 feet, coupled 16.00 800 feet, coupled 42.00 E. H. HUNT, 78 Wabash Ave., Chicago. Save your dollars by using our reliable FLORISTS' hose. Specially made from the best material to withstand the hard service you will give it. Outlasts them all. QUAKER CITY RUBBER CO., Philadelphia. Chicago. Pittsburg. Black Cat hose. U. O. Ryerson, Newark, N. 3. HOTBED SASH. No covering or uncovering when you use Sun- light Sash. Two layers of glass; perfect spring fastener. Plants always have light. Safest, best, cheapest. Try them. Pamphlet free; get it today. Sunlight Sash Co.. Louisville. Ky. INSECTICIDES. "Nlco-fume," a great improvement over all other tobacco papers, 24 sheets, 76c; 144 sheets, $3.50; 288 sheets, $6.50. "Nlco-fume" liquid, 40% nicotine, % plnt, 50c; pint, $1.50; % gallon, $5.50; gallon, $10.50. Kentucky Tobacco Product Co., Louisville, Ky. Nicoticide kUls all greenhouse pests. P. R. Palethorpe Co., Owensboro, Ky. Thripsclde. A fumlgator and preventive. LlUy-Lllly Chemical Co., 96 5th Ave., Chicago. PAINTS. Patton's Sunproof paint is the best paint made for greenhouse use. We are the sole distrib- uters^ Pittsburg Plate Glass Co., Chicago. Greenhouse paint and putty. H. M. Hooker Co., 120 W. Washington, Chicago. Dependable paint and putty. John Lucas & Co., Philadelphia, Pa. PLANT STAKES. Easter lily sticks, square and round, natural color, 27, 30, 36 and 48 inches long. Easter lily sticks, square and round, dyed green, 24, 30 and 36 Inches long. Hyacinth sticks, dyed green, 12 and 18 inches long. Japanese bamboo sticks, 4 to 4% feet and 6 feet long. Write for prices and mention quantity you can use to get low prices. A. Heubner, Florists' Hardware and Supplies, 36 Peck Slip. New York, N. Y. POT HANGERS. Kramer's pot hangers. Neat, simple, practical. I. N. Kramer & Son, Cedar Rapids, Iowa. POTS. standard Flower Pots. If your greenhouses are within 600 miles of the Capital write as; we can save you money. W. H. Ernest. 28tb and M Sts., N. E., Washington, D. C. We make Standard Flower Pots, etc. Write us when in need. Wilmer Cope & Bro. Lincoln University, Chester Co., Pa. Flower Pots. Before buying write us for prices. Geo. Keller & Sons, 361-363 Hemdon St. (near Wrlghtwood Ave.), Chicago. Our stock of STANDARD FLOWER POTS is always large and complete. Whllldln Pottery Co.. 713 Wharton St., Phlla. Standard Pots. Catalogues and price lists famished on application. A. H. Hews & Co., North Cambridge, Mass. Ionia pots are the strongest, smoothest, most porous pots made. Ionia Pottery Co., Ionia, Mich. Red flower pots, hand-molded, standard sizes. Samples and prices on application. GEO. E. FEUSTEL, Falrport, Iowa. RED POTS. STANDARD SIZE. SYRACUSE POTTERY CO.. Syracuse. N. Y. Standard red flower pots. Write for prices. Paducah Pottery Co.. Inc.. Paducah, Ky. Red pots, azalea and bulb pans; get our prices. Keller Pottery Co.. Norristown, Pa. Flower pots, bulb pans, azalea pots, etc. Missouri Pottery & Mfg. Co., Kansas City. Mo. Standard red pots. Send for price list. Welg & Schmidt Pottery Co., Milwaukee. Wis. Red pots, seed pans, etc. The Peters ft Reed Pottery Co.. Zanesville. 0. Standard red flower pots. A. J. Marquis, Middleborg, O. Red pots, none better. Colesbnrg Pottery Co., Colesburg, Iowa. Porous Pots. Write as. Twin City Pottery Mfg. Co., Mlnneapolto, Minn. Red standard pots. Harrison Pottery, Harrison, O. RAFFIA. Rafl3a (colored), 20 beautiful shades. Samples free. R. H. Comey Co., Camden, N. J., or 810-824 Washburne Ave., Chicago. Raffla. Dependable Brand. Clean, bright and extra width. Write for prices. O. Smith & Sons Co., 310 Spmce St., Phlla. SHELLS. Bright new shells for lettering. Write for prices. B. W. Gaehrlng. Kensington, Phlla.. Pa. SPHAGNUM MOSS. 1 bale. $1.25; 2, $2.26; 8, $3.25; 5, $5.00. Leedle Co., Expert Rose Growers, Springfield, O. Sphagnum moss. Write for prices. 0. Smith ft Sons Co., 310 Spruce St.. Phlla. TOBACCO. Fresh tobacco stems, 60c per lOO lbs.; $10.00 per ton. Scharff Bros., Van Wert, Ohio. Tobacco dust for fumigating. See display adv. Wm. Schlatter ft Son, Springfield, Mass. TOOTHPICKS. Wired toothpicks. 10.000, $1.76; 60,000, $7.50. Sample free. W. J. Cowee. Berlin. N. Y. WIRE SUPPORTS. Galvanized rose and carnation stakes. Igoe Bros., 63 Metropolitan Ave.. Brooklyn, N. Y. Carnation, rose and tomato supports. Parker Bruen Mfg. Co.*. 1133 Broadway. N. Y. Carnation and rose stakes. Eagle Machine Works, Richmond, Ind. WIRE WORK. Wm. H. Woemer, Wire Worker of the West. Manufacturer of florists' designs only. Second to none. Illustrated catalogues. 620 N. 16th St.. Omaha, Neb. We are the largest manufacturers of wire work in the west. E. F. Winterson (3o., 45, 47, 49 Wabash Ave., Chicago. Wire work. Manufacturers of artistic florists' designs. New price list, large discount. Pittsburg Cut Flower Co., Ltd., Pittsburg, Pa. William E. Hielscher's Wire Works. 38 and 40 Broadway, Detroit, Mich. Full line of wire work. Write for list. Hoi ton ft Hunkel Co.. Milwaukee, Wis. Reed ft Keller, 122 W. 25th St., New York. Manufacturers of Wire Designs. Best — Cheapest — Try a sample order, Scranton Florist Supply Co., Scranton, Pa. E. H. Hunt. 76-78 Wabash Ave., Chicago. THE NEW SEASON IS NOW AT HAND Ton can g'et your share ot the good business which will soon be going on by haTlng 70 nr advertise- ment appear regularly in ^, \f^Bf NOW IS THE TIME TO BEGIN ! PLEASE MENTION THE REVIEW WHEN WRITING ANY OF THESE ADVERTISERS. The Weekly Rorists* Review, March 5, 1908. The Standard of Excellence C.D 'POCAHONTAS" ^MOKELESS^ ^COAU A Symbol of Quality POCAHONTAS TRAOt MAKK RtaWTIIltD Onr reristered Trade-Mark corerinr THE CBLEBBATKD C. C. B. POCAHOmTAS SMOKELESS COAI. corresponds to the Sterling Stamp on silver, as the United States Oeolo^ical Survey has made It The Standard for gradlna; all Steam Fael. C. C. B. POCAHONTAS SMOKELESS Is the only American Coal that has been officially Indorsed by the Gtovemments of Great Britain, Germany and Austria, and la the favorite fuel with the United States Navy, which has used it almost exclusively for many years. Cnequaled for the Generation of Steam and I>omeatlo PnrpoBea. CASTNER, CURRAN & BULLin, Sole Agents G. C. B. Pocahontaa Smokelesa Coal Branch Offices Main Office : Arcade BIdg. S®*^®^"*^"*- Cincinnati ohio. 1 e<>..ik 1 R»k etii..* Terry BuUdlngr, Roanoke. Vt. I south I Din Streei, European Agte.—Hull, Blyth & Company, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 4Fenchurch Ave., London, B.C., Bnr. Branch Offices 1 Broadway, New York City, N. Y. Citizen's Bank Buildinr, Norfolk, Va. Old Colony Bulldinr, Chicago, 111. 60 Congress Street, BostonTMass. Mention The Review when yon write. fireeohoose Heating. USE OF A REDUQNG VALVE. "Will you please give us some informa- tion about a reducing steam valve. Does it save fuel? We are heating two dwell- ings with the same boiler with which we heat our greenhouses. As we now operate the plant, we have separate lines for the dwellings. The condensation from the greenhouses is returned to the boiler with Morehead traps, but the con- densation from the dwellings goes to waste, because, if put on the same line with the greenhouses, the pressure is not equal; therefore the greenhouses force the water into the dwellings. Would a reducing valve overcome that, so we could bring all the condensation back into the boiler f S. T. H. I do not think you can use a reducing valve to accomplish what you desire. These valves are chiefly useful when employed on high pressure steam lines from which low pressure heating is to be worked. I judge from what you say that your difficulty can be entirely overcome by carrying a small independent return from the dwelling to the hot well from which the trap draws its supply. L. C. C. CAPAQTY OF BOILER. I have a boiler sixty inches in diam- eter and sixteen feet long, containing fifty 4-inch flues. Will this boiler eco- nomically heat, by steam, seven houses 20x160 feet and five houses 20x140 feet, in the climate of New Mexico! The houses will be connected and will be seven feet high at the side walls and thir- teen feet at the ridge. One end of each house will be glass to within three feet of the ground, and the side walls of the outside houses will have four feet of glass. The houses are intended chiefly for carnations. B. H. I. Yes, I think the boiler in question has sufficient capacity to carry your houses at a temperature of 50 degrees. I be- lieve, however, you would have a more satisfactory heating plant if you would use two forty horse-power boilers instead of the one ninety horse-power. Much of the time one forty or fifty horse-power boiler would do your work, and when extra heat was needed the second boiler could be put into commission. Such a plan would be more economical of fuel than the use of a single large boiler. L. C. C. MONEY SAVED and better flowers grown by installing the Morehead Trap Hundreds of our traps are in use in greenhouses througrhout the country. They can do for you what they are doing for others— Every pipe in your steam system of equal beat. Write for florists' booklet. MOREHEAD MFG. CO. 1043 Grand River Ave.. DETROIT, MICH. Mention The Eevlew when you write. EMEBGENCY PIPE CliAMP Ta Repair SplHi isd Rust Holes is Pipes Made of malleable iron, all sizes, H-in. tol2.in. Send for Cat- alog: on Pipe Repairs. JamesMcCreaftCo. MANUFACTURERS 63 W. Washington St.. CHIMGO Mention The Bevlew when you write. DO TOU KNOW ABOUT THB Nartio Rocking Me IT SAVES COAL MARTIN GRATE GO.'^'ll^r^" Mention The Review when you write. TWO CARNATION HOUSES. We have an oruinary steam boiler which is four feet long and contains twenty-eight 3 -inch flues, with the fire- box imm(>diately under the boiler. Would this heat two carnation houses, each 18x80 feet, with one glass gable in each? We want to heat with water. Here in Texas we seldom have weather lower than 20 degrees above zero. We figure on us- ing two overhead flows and six returns under the benches in each house, all of 2-inch pipe, because we can get this size very cheap. Would this be economical, or would it be better to get 3-inch pipe for the flows? B. F. C. The John Davis Co. Halated, 22d aod Union Stnefe CHICAGO, ILL. Manulaoturers and Wholeoalem of Wrought Iron Pipe Cast-Iron Fittings Valves* Pumps Steam Traps and ovarytliinar naed In a Steam Plant A majority of the Houses are changing from water to steam. The only pipe to use is the genuine Wrought Iron and "Byers" ia the best made. Write Us for Pricks. I judge that it would be best to place 2-inch returns and one 2-inch flow in WX BKFKR TO BA88ETT * WASHBUBN POEHLHANN BB08. CO. OEOBGE BEINBEBG PETEB BEINBIBtt KENNETH ANDERSON MFG. CO. Jobbers of Biers Full Weight Wtouglil Iron Pipe VALVES AND FITTINGS HOSE, RUBBER GOODS JARKCKI MFG. CO.'S ENGINEERS* SUPPLIES AND SPECIALTIES 38, 85 and S7 East Atv^ater Street Detroit, Miqii. Tel. Mich. Main 5498 Night Call, North 2590 Mention The Review when you write. each house. The boiler should be just about large enough to heat these build- ings. L. C. C. PIPING IN PENNSYLVANIA. I intend to build two greenhouses, 20x70 feet each, five feet high at the sides and with the roof three-quarter pitch. The houses will run east and west. The wall on the north side will be con- crete, the middle wall open and the south wall- glass three feet from the top. On the west end a shed will be built extend- ing the full width of the two houses. I wish to heat with hot water. My boiler is a ten horse-power, upright flue boiler, used for steam. The boiler-house will be at the northwest corner. Now, what size of main should I run ■''■^pB|pff4WI««!(Wa'.liW.WiiitP!lii*.f,iW!l^|!pi!^flliHWlW*tl Mabch S, 1008. The Weekly Florists' Review* 79 Take no Chances When Selecting Your Heating Apparatus. BETTER BE SAFE THAN SORRY Have a FloreoceHeater Installed and then you can bum any kind of fuel with the most economical results. Write for catalogue to Colofflbia Heater Co. DELVIDERE, ILL. OR ITS CHICAGO SALXS DBPARTIOEHT LOCATKD AT 85 East Lake Street. Mention The Review when yon write. S. WILKS MFG. CO. Uanufaoturers of Greenhouse Boilers 35th and Shields Ave., CHICAGO, ILL Mention The Review when yon write. High-Grade Boilers aiSSu. For GREENHOUSES STEAM and HOT WATER GIBLIN & CO., Utica, N. Y. Mention The Review when yon write. from the boiler through the shed? From this I wish to run the piping along the side -walls and middle partition wall. T have a quantity of l^^-inch pipe which I wish to use as returns. On the north wall I have a 2 1^ -inch pipe which I wish to use as a flow. How many l^^-inch returns must I have on the north wall? If I place a 2^ -inch flow also on the south wall and on each side of the mid- dle partition, how many l^^-inch returns will be needed in each case? These flows are all to branch off from the main which will run through the shed. The returns would all enter a main return, to connect with the boiler again. What would be the size of this main return? I wish to maintain a temperature of 50 degrees. The outside temperature seldom goes be- low zero. I will not have raised benches. J. W. H. In my judgment you would do well to modify your whole plan, if the area at your disposal and the lay of the land will permit. Run the houses north and south. Place the boiler-house at the north end and center it on the partition between the two houses. For all houses save rose houses or large shed houses, the even- span north and south house gets the most THE SUPERIOR Return Flue Fire^Box Boiler This boiler has given better satis- faction than any other boiler on the market. Made in 8 sizes for Hot Water I 1 1 ' IS of these boaKht and used hj one grower • ' I 6 by another * I WAXtM OUTLIT ^^W*' lUlt.OUTLCT Send (or new Catalogue and list of growers that are using this Boiler Ask the man that knows; the names are yours for the asking of them Superior Machine & Boiler Worlcs 125 W. Superior St.. CHICAGO, ILL. Mention The Review when yon write. TOE KROESCHELL BOILER 18 THK ONLT PKBFKCT Hot Water BoUer Vot Oast Iron Has thin waterways. Heats quickly. It is the most e£ficlent, safest and most economical boiler built. Vary powertnl. 16 sizes, heating from the smallest greenhouse up to 50,000 square feet of glass to 60 degrees, at 15 degrees below zero. Prices and catalogue on application. KROESCHELL BROS. CO., 51 Erie St., CHICAGO Mention The Review when yoo write. The Standard Steam Trap ia acknowledged the best for the florist because it Is durable, and does ita work without trouble and annoy- ance. saving its cost by the economy in coal bills. E. HIPPARD, Youngstown, Ohio Mention The Review when you write. light during the winter months. To heat these houses with hot water, use a 2-inch flow and eight li/^-inoh returns on each wall of the houses, i. e., four 2-inch flows from the boiler direct to the four walls on which coils are to be arranged. If this cannot be arranged for, carry a 3-inch flow direct to each house and di- vide it to supply the two 2-inch supply pipes for the coils of ll^-inch returns. L. C. C. SPRINGFIELD, MASS. Mark Aitken has almost recovered from his long illness.' The boys are glad to again see him around. During his absence the business was ably taken care of by Carl Goodenough. Fine stock is being produced in the greenhouses, under the careful eye of W. Morgan. Frank Burfitt took hold again at his old stand, 500 Broadway, Chicopee Falls, March 1. J. Kobinson, Sr., is improving in health. He had quite a hard siege. W. Schlatter & Son are picking fine violets. They think highly of the new variety, Boston. N. F. Higgins has been kept busy with wedding decorations, being obliged to hire outside help. Osterman & Steele report good busi- ness with funeral work. They capture a big share of the work for secret orders. W. I WISH that you would discontinue my advertisement until further notice, as I have all the inquiries that I am able to take care of. — C. E. Franke, Supt. of Parks, Oklahoma City, Okla. Tjiinw; 80 The Weekly Florists^ Review* Mabch 6, 1908. THE WHILLDIN POTTERY COMPANY THE LARGEST MANUFACTURERS OF STANDARD FLOWER POTS PHILADELPHIA, PA. LONG ISLAND CITY, N. Y. Mention The Bevlew when yon write. JERSEY CITY, N. J. NEWPORT, R. L Horticultural Society Meeting. The largest attendance of the season marked the meeting of the Newport Horticultural Society, Tuesday evening, February 25. In the absence of Presi- dent John T. Allan, James Robertson was in the chair. AH routine business was dispensed with, and in opening Mr. Robertson introduced Robert Cameron, of the Harvard University Botanical Garden, as the speaker of the evening. Mr. Cameron took for subjects, "An- nuals and Biennials," and read a paper, which, for scope and careful preparation, excelled anything attteipted for the bene- fit of the members of this society in a long time. It was full of information clothed in plain language. The address was well received, and at its close Mr. Cameron was accorded a very hearty vote of thanks. Messrs. MacLellan, McLeish, James J. Sullivan and Joseph Gibson spoke briefly, touch- ing upon certain prominent points brought into view in the reading of Mr. Cameron's paper. John Marshall, of By-the-Sea Green- houses, exhibited a number of seedling carnations, for one of which he was awarded the society's silver medal. This carnation is undoubtedly remarkable in color (bright red), size of bloom and length and strength of stem, and will, if I mistake not, be heard from in the future. R. R. I LIKE the Review very much. It seems to hit the nail on the head every time. — S. D. Griitith, New Woodstock, N. Y. Racine, Wis. — Mrs. John Shaw has made arrangements to continue the busi- ness of Mrs. C. W. Pike, at 216 Fourth street. Iron Reservoir Vases AND Lawn Settees, ■iiufacturtd k| Mcdonald BROS., oo^iricBnB, o. The largest manu- facturers of these Rood8 in America. Send for catalogrue Mention The Berlew when yon write. Price List Standard Red Flower Pots ... $2..'50 3 -in., per 1000...$ 4.50 ... 2.60 3Vin., " ... 6.50 ... 3.00 4 -in., " ... 7.90 ... 3.50 4Vin., " ... 10.00 ... 3.90 5 -in., " ... 12.00 6-in.. per 1000... $20.00 A. J. MARQUIS, Middleburgr, Ohio Mention The Eerlew when you write. li«-in., per 1000 1%-in.. 2 -in., 2k-ln., ■■ 2^-in.. KELLER POTTERY CO, Manufacturers of Florists* Red Flower Pots Azalea Pots, Bulb and Fern Pans, Etc. The very best shipping facilities on both Pennsylvania H. R. and Philadelphia and Reading R. R. 213 to 223 PEARL STREET, NORRISTOWN, PA. Mention The Review when you write. THE DEMAND FOR rONIA FLOWER POTS Has made It necessary for us, durinsr the past season, to doable our capacity to manufacture them. We cater entirely to your trade. Our Equipment is Now Insurpassed ?erie'ncT°iS ''mffil.^tirS greenhoase pots. We promise entire satisfaction. Send as your order today. IONIA POTTERY CO.. IONIA, MICH. Mention The Review when yon write. Spring Planting is not far distant. Get in your order for SYRACUSE BED POTS WOW, before the final rush. Only best clay and best workmanship used jn their manufacture. Catalog for the ask'gr ■yraous* Pott«rrCo. ■rrmous*. N. T. -'V^(Jd»H^.' Mention The Bevlew when yon write. Standard Red Pots Price list and samples on application. We carry a complete line of Florists' pots. Wels A Sciimidt Pottery Co. UXLWAUKUB, WIS. Mention The Review when yon write. We now have fall atock of the nicest and beat RED FLORISTS' POTS made. Prloea npon application. Missouri Pottery St Mfg. Co. 1827 W. 8th St., Kansas City, Mo. Mention The Review when you write. RED Standard Flower Pots moe Hit and aamRiet on SBpnoMioa. PADUCAH POTTERY CO.. lie MDUCAH. KENTUCKV RED STANDARD POTS PTl .?«»'» 2-ln., 12.50; 2M-ln., $2.95; 2H-ln.. $8.60; 3-ln., $4.50; 8!^-ln., $6.85; 4-ln., $7 20; 6- In., $11.70; 6-ln., $19.80. Cash must accompany order. HARRISON FOTTERT, Hairiaon, Ohio. Mention The Review when you write. :HHE1S^< llllllUUlUIIUIIIIIi Mention The Bevlew when yon write. FLORISTS' RED POTS 8Md Pans, Asalsa Pots, Cut newer Vases K'Sfl'S;,. THE PETERS & REED POnERY CO. zAvasvxxAa. okxo Mention The Review when yon write. Twin City Pottery Mfg. Co. 8406 MarahaU N. E. " MINNEAPOLIS, BUNN. Plants grow best In oar POROUS POTS standard Flower Pots, Azalea Pans, HanKlngr Baskets, etc. Send your orders In early. Mention The Bevlew when jon write. Kramer's Pot Hanger For Sale by Wholesale SeedBmen, Florista and Supply Dealers. Price, $1.00 per doi. by express. Sample dos. by mail, $1.85. I. N. KRAMER & SON, Cedar Rapids, Iowa Alwuya Mention the.... Florists' Review Wlien Writins: Advertisers ^m^rnvrnw ,'> Mji^||jpp^pip|iwf«pHijip^^(p(|f SlABCH 5, 1908. The Weekly Florists^ Review* 81 r^ TobaccoPaper ^^ Is the STRONGEST, BEST PACKED, XASIEST APPLIED 24 sheets $0.75 144sheets ^50 288sheets 6.50 1728 sheets 3500 NICO-FUME "LIQUID Furnishes the Most Nicotine for^the IVIoneyl MM. by THE KENTUCKY TOBACCO PRODUCT CO., Uulsville, Ky. Orer 40 ^ Nicotine By far the CHEAPEST. Just Note Prices ! Phit $1.50 ^Gallon 5.50 GaUon 10.50 5 Gallons 4725 Mention The Review when you write. John A. Payne GREENHOUSE DESIGNER AND BUILDER 260-874 CULVER AVENUE JERSEY CITY THE PAYNE Galvanized Iron, Non-Freezing"Z" Bar Eaves Plate is acknowledged to be the beet and moflt dura- ble. No inside drip, no sockets to hold mois- ture around wood bars. Iron and wood frame greenhouses of every type- material only or erected. LET US ESTIMATE Mention The Review when you write. Cut Flower Boxes WATKRPROOr. Ck>nier Look Style The best and neatest Cat Flower box on the market today. go- ? l^*fP:u r2.26perlOO go- I !^*^,?18 • 2.00 per 100 S°- 2 8x6x18 2.60 per 100 S°- 2 H4! 2.90 per 100 S°- * 5»5x24 8.00 per 100 5°- I <»f»22 8.50 per 100 S°- 5 I^?f28. 4.50 per 100 S°- ' S^i«^?> 5.75 per 100 S°- 8 8»'»21 8.00 per 100 S°- » S^iS^'S 6.75 per 100 S°-J? 'L*f^ 7.50 per 100 No. 11 8Xx6x80 8.75 per 100 The above is a complete list of all sizes of boxes we manufacture. We cannot furnish other sizes. Add 60c for prinMnir on an order lor 100 boxes, and 75c for 200 boxes. No charge for prInUng on an order of 300 boxes or over of JIIh''*®^ ^'"^ Sample cardboard free on application. Terms, cash with order. Order by number only. LIVINGSTON SEED CO. COLDMBUS, OHIO. Always Uenuon tbe r It is not a question of uncertainty on the claims we make about Fumi- gating and Dusting Powder. It kills Insects — saves the Blooms and does not injure the Plants. It burns without the slightest trouble. Put it anywhere in the Greenhouse for use — light it and it does the work expected. The Tobacco Fumigating and Dust- ing Powder that's without a name. Sold only by tism^ mm 60 lbs $ 1.66 100 lbs 3.0O 200 lbs 6.76 600 lbs 13.76 1000 lbs 26.00 Mention The Review when yon write. THE BEST Bug Killer and Bloom Saver Drop us a line and we will prove it.... P.R.PALETHORPE CO. D*pt. A, Owonaboro, Kj% Mention The Review when yon write. Whsn Wrltlnc AdTsrtlssrs **Tiiripscide** The best Greenhouse Fumlgator and Pre- rentlye on the market, especially for Thrips. lOO-l'b'^'boTil^si,'-"'- ""• *'■''' *^''»- *«'• •*•»* Sent to any address on receipt of price. Oan be had from jobbers. THE LILLY-LILLY CHEMICAL CO., Mfrs. 06 ruth Avmanm, CHICAGO Mention The Review when yon write. KORAL SCRIPT LETTERS AND EMDLEMS ONCK USKD, ALWAYS USED For sale by all first-class Supply Houses Made by KORAL MFC. CO. 26 Hawley Street, BOSTON, MASS. To'Baic-lne Products THEY KILL BUGO ~ LIQUID FORM ^l^tlnr' FOR 8PKATINO. FUMIGATING PAPER FOR BURNING. Fumigating Powder FOR SLOW BURNING. DUSTING POWDER FOR VEGETABLE GROWERS. You will have no trouble with Insect pesta If you use these products as directed. Send for our booklet, "Words of Wisdom," by leadlnr growers. It Is free. E. H. HUNT 7e'78 Wabash Ave. CHICAGO Mention The Review when yon write. Split Carnations Easily, nicely and quickly mended; no tools re- quired, with Plllsbory's Carnation Staple Send 50clfor sample 1000. Try them; if not per- fectly satisfactory, return them and your money will be refunded. I. L. PILLSBURY, Galesburg, 111. Always Mention the Florists' Review when writing advertisers. r^m 82 The Weekly Florists^ Review^ March 5, 1908. COLUMBUS, OHIO. State of Trade. Trade is still brisk here, with plenty of stock. Carnations were heavily in evidence last week, but it is the first time this season we have been over- stocked and it will only be for a short time, as a great many of the growers had heavy crops in just at the same time, and no doubt there will not be too many in a few days, after the heaviest cuts are out of the way. Bulbous stock moves slowly at present, especially tulips and Romans. Paper Whites and daffs move nicely, but prices are low for first grade stock. Roses are coming in fine and of good color, stems and foliage. Violets have moved nicely for the last two weeks, as several large affairs have taken large quantities. Cut plumosus and Sprengeri are still scarce on this market ; not nearly enough to go around. Various Notes. The Florists' Club was entertained February 25 by Mrs. Griswold, of Worth- ington, O. She gave a fine supper, after which there was dancing and card play- ing. She is a member of our club and not able to attend our meetings, so took this means of meeting with us and en- tertaining us at the same time. There Avas a good attendance and all reported a fine time. The bowlers got together February 28 and there were some good scores. The highest were by J. McKellar and C. A. Roth, the first with an average of 165% and the latter 163 average. The boys are arranging to bowl every Friday night and everyone is improving, so we will soon be in shape. Albert Knopf, of the Franklin Park Floral Co., has beeil compelled to break away from business for the present and go south for his health. All the craft hope he will soon return much improved. The Greeks are in sight again, selling carnations at 35 cents per dozen. Some of the stores have been selling at the same price, but it is a question whether it is a wise thing to do. J. M, Chatham, N. Y.— The Chatham Flo- ral Co. is to remove its large greenhouse on Fairview avenue to its plant above the Rutland tracks. '^"HOOKER OUALiTY»»^ (ireenhoose Glass Putty, Paints, etc. ■PBCIAI. I — Send your name and addreaa for a 1908 CATALOG and we will pat year name on our mailing llat, thns keeping: you posted as to market chanreB, all wlthoit eharce. H. M. HOOKER CO. 110- Its W. Waihinrton St., CHICAGO, ILL. Mention The Review when you write. NORTH TON AW AND A, N. Y. WWf^C FOW CATAUOOUC A ISI o pmcB* Mention The Review when you write. GLASS A and B Quality ...SINGLE AND DOUBLE STREN6TH... CATCHY PRICKS. QUICK DBUVERY ■' WILL PACKED. NBAT BOXES CAREFULLY LOADED. MINIMUM BREAKAGE BAUR WINDOW GLASS CO., EAToiTiND! Mention The Bevlew when yog write. For GREENHOISE GUSS -WKITJK- The Toledo Plate ft Window Glass Co. TOLEDO, OHIO We have the largest stock In tbe West. HIGH QUALITY LOW PRICES MINIMUM BREAKAGE Mention The HeTlew when yon write. STANDARD PLATE GLASS COMPANY MANUFACTUBKRS IMPORTERS . JOBBERS any ""'V^r^'.. FRENCH OR AMERICAN GREENHOOSE GLASS 'S...m, for ibipment to any point. Lowest prices quoted on reqaeit. 26-30 SUDBURY STREET, 61 • 68 PORTLAND STREET. Boston, Mass. Mention The Beriew when you write. THE JOHNSTON GLASS COMPANY HARTFORD CITY. INDIANA — — MMDfactorert ati Jobbers af — — — WINDOW GLASS FOR COMSERVATORIES, GREENHOUSES AND GARDENERS ■peoial Prices on Hotbed Biaee. Stauidard Quality. Lar^fe Capacity Lowest Prices Mention The Bcylew when yon write. Self- Balancing Ventilators Cheapest and Best A. RASMUSSEN, New Albany. Ind. Mention The Review when you write. LICAS S JOHN LUCAS A CO. PHILADSLPHIA S22 Ract St NEW TOBK CHICieO n MaMm Lana. Ittfc ami Mama PEERLESS SULPHUR BLOWER *'A rreat ImproTement over the bellows." Price. f4.00 F. O. B. Chlcaco. McMORRAN & CO. "^S^Sl^Sf- SnBKRT'S ZINC NKVKB'RDST 6Imbination Baskets. Combination baskets are baskets in which both flowers and plants are to be of flowers used, of course, depend on the occasion for which the basket is intended. A Boston fern can also be trimmed up in this way: First cover the pot with either a mat or some other cover; then stick some flowers in between the leaves. Some low Scottii ferns treated in this way will make a pretty and inexpensive centerpiece. Hugo Schroeteb. ENCOURAGE THE GARDENERS. This is the season of the year at which every florist who does a local trade in plants for bedding, window-boxes, etc., and everyone who deals in hardy peren- nials, shrubs and trees, should bestir him- self to put life into the local civic im- provement body. There is no movement which means so much to florists as that looking to the beautification of cities. And in this work the florist should practice what he preaches, as in the illus- tration on page 5. This is from a photograph made at Galesburg, 111., where the establishment of 1. L. Pillsbury occu- pies a prominent corner. Mr. Pillsbury is a member of the Galesburg Improve- ment Society and does all he can to keep it busy, for he says it stimulates and en- courages the use and purchase of flowers and plants. As a means of setting an example, Mr. Pillsbury last season made the plantations on his corner lot shown in the picture. The central bed was can- nas and thirty feet in diameter. The plants used in the other beds were Salvia splendens, two varieties of coleus, S. A. Nutt geraniums, and two varieties of al- ternanthera. The display cost something for stock and for attention, but it was the cheapest means of advertising, as well as the most effective, that Mr. Pillsbury ever found. The improvement society had a competition for prizes during the sum- mer and so effective was the Pillsbury display that the committee of awards gave it honorable mention in reporting awards to the newspapers. Well kept grounds are not only a stand- ing advertisement for the stock a florist has to sell, but the power of example is great and no florist should permit his ' / ,■•-,--. ••■ • . •• --r. ';■. -w-y. • • ■■ .-■•,- . ;•• , . ■; •".■■*'■• ..:■ . ■.;■; >,■•■.■. ^ ^^t ^/L? ■ . .• •■, . . .■ . ,'■' . -.v ■;■■ ':.. ". ■ ■.-■: ■>■■ •■•■^^-, ■. ,:S-^:'r.irtW: ■' , •• ' • •• . . • ; • "v ■-■-.:. . .- '•* • ■/■ ,.'.■ , . ■•,;.■ ,.■.,■ ♦. I ■-.:... v-^/--'^^- ■\^. ■ ' ■-;- -JV '. ■ ■' •■^•/,:;^.^ ^^^^^rnrnmi^^"'^"^' MHJII 1 Establishment of C L. Van Meter^ Monticello, la. used. There remains little to say, how- ever, about the making of these, as the subject has been pretty well covered in the preceding notes. Arrange your plants in the basket first, keeping them in place with sphagnum moss. Leave the plants in pots, if possi- ble. Stick some green into the moss and then the flowers. The color and variety grounds to be other than the best planted and the most thoroughly cared for in the neighborhood. Plan to plant your own lot early, before the rush begins. Birmingham, Ala. — William M. Lind- say is a candidate for election to the Board of Eevenue of Jefferson county. THE ARGENTINE ANT. I wish to call the attention of your refers, and particularly that of all flo- rists and nurserymen in the southern states, to the danger which threatens their business in the introduction of the Argentine ant. This insect has already become established at New Orleans and vicinity, and while it is not known how far north it will thrive in the open air, it certainly is greatly to be feared as a pest in northern greenhouses. It is very injurious to many cultivated flowers and ornamentals, destroying the calyxes, while in the south it threatens the fruit-grow- ing industry, as it feeds upon fruit buds as well as fruit. The Argentine ant is also a fearful pest in the household, and indirectly favors the development of many species of coccidse and aphididse. Its dissemination in shipments of gro- ceries, foodstuffs and household goods cannot well be prevented, but precaution should be taken against its introduction in greenhouse plants and nursery stock. It is reported, upon reliable authority, that in many greenhouses in the infested region every plant has more or less of the ants upon it, and serious losses may re- sult if greenhouse plants are purchased in New Orleans or vicinity. L. R. Taft. Agricultural College, Michigan. USES SOLID BEDS. C. L. Van Meter, at Monticello, Iowa, has a modern establishment of six con- nected houses, each 120 feet long. The plant has all Iseen built within two years and is thoroughly up-to-date. As is nat- ural in a city of this size, the business is a general one, a great variety of stock being grown for local consumption, but 5,000 carnation plants are blooming. Solid beds are used and the results have been so satisfactory that Mr. Van Meter says he recommends them for trial by everyone similarly situated. A part of the beds are confined by cement slabs eighteen inches high, which are filled in with cinders to within eight inches of the top. On these beds the grower says the plants do fully as well as on benches and the flowers are of better quality and keep longer. Mr. Van Meter says business has been first rate this winter and he is looking for the biggest spring business on record. The farmers all through Iowa have plenty of money and the towns with farmer trade are more prosperous than ever. A BUILDER'S PROBLEMS. In the near future I intend building a new range, and as I am not pleased with my present arrangement I wish to make some changes, but with your ad- vice. I like solid benches, but I see that raised benches make better and earlier crops, so I have been thinking of putting down two or three hot water or steam pipes on the ground, for 6-foot benches. Then I would put twelve inches of cin- ders on top of the pipes for drainage, and then six inches of soil for tho plants, which would be carnations and roses. The pipes might be incased in 3-inch or 4-inch glazed sewer pipes, but I imagine that a reasonable amount of bottom heat will start plants off earlier. It is too hot here, in Kentucky, and we cannot house our carnations as early as in the north. Has this plan ever been tried! I read in one of Henderson's books that experiments were being made with llARCH 12, 1908. The Weekly Florists' Review* Grounds of L L. Pillsbury, Galesburs;, IIL ground glass to shade greenhouses, and with success. Why is it not tried now? At least, I have never seen any. My present houses run east and west, and it gets so hot in the middle of the day, even with all ventilators open, that we often have 90 degrees. So I am thinking of using larger glass, 16x18 or 16x24, and running the houses north and south. What do you think of this, for the Kentucky climate? G. O. K. Solid benches, such as you have planned, have been tried frequently; in fact, I have had them under my per- sonal care, and in every case have had poor results as compared with table benches. This burying of the radiating pipes is a great waste of material and, besides, is not good for the plants. Solid benches for summer blooming are very desirable, as the roots can get down into the cool soil, but when results are wanted during winter, table benches are more suitable, as the heat can be controlled and diverted to where it is wanted. During the heat of summer it is al- ways best to shade carnations, but this shade must be temporary and of such a nature that it can be easily removed. Hence the discontinuance of ground glass for this purpose. Boses need no shad- ing; plenty of fresh air and abundance of water during the summer will be am- ple protection. For roses and carnations, crops which are most valuable in winter, east and west houses — that is, houses having a southern exposure — are certainly prefer- able. For bedding stock and some kinds of pot plants, north and south houses are suitable. Bibes. ENGLISH IVY. It is surprising how varied the use- fulness of English ivy is. The mistaken idea that it is mainly serviceable as a climbing plant under favorable condi- tions is fast losing credence, and the sterling merits it possesses for various forms of outdoor decoration are be- coming fully recognized. Masses of vege- tation are desirable where conditions make them well nigh impossible; for instance, underneath the shade of large trees, where even grass will not grow. When goil has been prepared and young ivy out of 3 V^ -inch pots is planted quite closely in such places the effect is pleas- ing. There may be occasion to plant a narrow border along a walk or roadway, where the nature of the surroundings are such as to preclude flowering plants, as well as plants of upright habits of growth. For such purposes English ivy is admirably suited. In sunken gardens and in connection with lily ponds, the extensive use of English ivy will not fail to give satisfactory results. M. AN APPEAL TO THE SHIPPERS. In regard to N. E. De Golier's re- marks, which appeared in the Keview of February 27, on the subject of "The Special Plant Rate," may I be allowed to give my experience? As the Review has done so much for the trade in gen- eral, the publishers will doubtless wel- come such suggestions as will help to im- prove shipping methods, for the welfare of both the shipper and the buyer. As a man in the florists' business, with a small plant and considerable trade, sell- ing much more than I can grow, I am compelled to get two-thirds of my stock by express, and there is, as Mr. De Golier says, continual trouble on account of overcharges. For example, I will give my experience during the last month, only to show how the express companies treat the buyer, or receiver, of the plant shipments. During the twenty-nine days of February I received eleven shipments of plants and bulbs, from New York, Philadelphia, Pittsburg, St. Louis, Bos- ton, Springfield, 111. ; Springfield, 0., and Little Silver, N. J., and nine out of the eleven were overcharged. Only two ship- ments, one from Philadelphia and the other from Springfield, O., were correctly charged. The driver himself remarked, when delivering the shipment from Springfield, O., to which the sender had attached a label showing the weight and express charges: "This is the only cor- rect way to bill shipments. But," he added, "the express company does not like it very well, for good reasons. ' ' Now, when you consider that the driver or delivery-man cannot reduce over- charges, then the only way to do is to get a receipt for your charges paid, with the number of pounds, class of goods, etc., and then go to the express company per- sonally and get your return of over- charge. This, in the busy season, occur- ring once or twice a week, makes con- siderable extra trouble. I. for one, have resolved that in the future I will buy where I am sure of correct shipment. I am writing this in the hope that the wholesale firms, when they see how much unnecessary trouble we retailers have, will take action accordingly, by adopt- ing and filling out a label similar to the one printed in the Review of February 27, page 78. Michael Mandl. FACTS ABOUT THRIPS. We would like to know something about thrips. Perhaps the entomologist at some of the experiment stations can give UB the informatiqn. Where do the thripa lay their eggs? How long does it take them to hatch, and how long to mature after hatching? W. B. D, Thrips lays its eggs beneath the epider- mis of the green parts of plants. On the rose and carnation the eggs are laid in the inner surface of the calyx, usually be- fore the flower opens. The growing shoots of the carnation are also places sought for in depositing eggs. The eggs are deposited anywhere in the tender green tissue of vegetable plants. The eggs are colorless, bean-shaped, delicate structures and may be seen as lignt-col- ored spots in the dark green color of thin leaves, if held up to bright light. So far as known to the writer, the number ot eggs laid by a single female thrips has been observed only for one species, in which case the number was fifty to sixty. The time required for the hatching of the eggs varies with the species of thripa and with the weather conditions. In the case of Thrips tabaci, or onion thrips, which has been found to be the most com- mon species of thrips in greenhouses at this season, the time required varies from four to seven days. In hot, dry summer weather outdoors, the eggs hatch in from three and one-half to four days. The life history of other species is being worked out and will be published later. The above-named species matures in about four weeks in greenhouses in win- ter, while in summer only sixteen days are required. The larvae, upon hatching, push their way to the surface through the slit made for the reception of the egg. The young insects resemble the adults in K The Weekly Florists' Review* Mabch 12. 1908. general form, in their mouth parts and feeding habits. There is a pupal stage of about a week in greenhouses, during which the thrips are inactive and feed but little if at all. During this period they seek a hiding place and emerge as adult insects. It is impossible, therefore, to destroy the eggs, and the rapidity with which they .hatch means that whatever method of destruction is employed should be re- peated at very short intervals of time. The undersigned would be glad to re- ceive specimens of thrips causing damage to any greenhouse crop, or to render any service he can consistently with his du- ties in the thrips experiments now in progress. Mail specimens to Urbana, 111. A. C. Beal. LILIUM CANDIDUM FOR EASTER. I should like to make an inquiry in regard to Lilium candidum. "We have in a frame outdoors, covered with leaves, a lot of fine bulbs of Lilium candidum and, on uncovering today, find that they have started, are about three inches in height and appear to be in extra fine condition. Could these be brought into bloom for Easter by putting in pots and placing in a house of about 50 degrees of temperature! G. A. K. Your lilies will be much too late for Easter. To have them in flower by April 19, buds should now be visible. Such plants in a night temperature of 50 to 52 degrees will be in season. "We would advise growing your plants along for Memorial day trade. There is al- ways an active demand for such flowers at that time. In a temperature of 50 degrees they would flower by the end of Mav. "W. N. C. DRACAENA BRONZE BEAUTY. The illustration on page 7 shows a specimen plant of Dracaena Bronze Beauty, which is one of the varieties raised at the establishment of "W. A. Manda, South Orange, N. J. It is the result of a cross of Dracaena Imperialis and D. Youngii. It is a strong grower, the leaves oval, or oblong, of leathery texture, bronze, in color, the centers of matured plants showing strong pink col- oration. Mr. Manda says it has proven to be an exceedingly easy grower and remarkably durable as a house plant. SOIL AND THEJLORIST 4% A Little Understood Subject. The subject which has been assigned for our consideration this evening is the commonplace, low, downtrodden sub- ject of the soil; so commonplace, indeed, that no one stops to think of its origin, its mission, or the work that is going on constantly within it. Like many other commonplace, omnipresent subjects, the soil elicits from us no thought, no consideration and no attention, except that which we are compelled to bestow upon it in order that we may wrest from it a livelihood. If we stop for a mo- ment and consider the origin of the soil we find that it is the refined portion of the earth 's crust, the earth 's crust be- ing made up of rock, of earth and of soil, and the most important of these is the soil, because it is the soil alone which furnishes a congenial habitat for plants, upon which all the higher ani- mals, including man, must depend for Bustenance. The soil, therefore, is the most important factor with which agri- culture has to deal, and is, at the same time, the one factor most often over- looked and the one about which we know least. While chemists have attempted to analyze it, physicists to separate it, and philosophers to philosophize about it, we know comparatively little of its intricate relations to the plants living upon it. If we were to stop and trace the rela- tions which the various forces in nature bear to the formation of the soil we might spend all the time allotted to us on this phase of the subject alone. If "we were to consider the action of frost. A paper by L. C. Corbett, of the United States Department of Agricnlture, read before the New York Florists' Club, March 9, 1908. of heat, of moisture, and of plant and animal life which inhabit the soil, upon its formation, its character and its fer- tility, we should have a subject requir- ing many sessions to discuss. Natural Soils Unsuitable. In general farming operations the character of the soil must, in a great measure, be taken as it is found in na- ture. The farmer must make the best use of it that is possible under the en- vironment in which he finds himself. "With the florist, however, conditions are very different. The florist is working under an artificial climate, and usually with an artificial soil. It is more eco- nomical in general for florists to com- bine the primary elements entering into the composition of ?oil for the purpose of producing the required composition for the special crop in hand, rather than to attempt to import from localities pos- sessing such soil the amount required for his use. In other words, the florist is interested in the manufacture of as nearly as possible an ideal soil for the particular crop with which he is deal- ing. He attempts, through the construc- tion of frames, hotbeds and greenhouses, to produce artificial conditions which shall be congenial, and as nearly ideal as his knowledge will permit, for the house and the rearing of the plants with which he is dealing. So also with the soil. It is his intention, in placing soil in the greenhouse for a particular crop, to make such combination of loam, sand, peat and humus as will give ideal physi- cal conditions for the roots of the par- ticular crop, and will at the same time produce an immediately available supply of plant food of the character demanded by the particular crop. "While at the present time these matters are largely matters of routine and thumb rule, yet experience has taught us that certain proportions of leaf-mold, of sand and of loam are best for carnations, while a slightly different proportion is best for roses, and so on through the list. Some plants require soils which are loose and peaty in^ character, while others re- quire those which are compact and some- what clayey. These variations have never been taken up and studied sys- tematically by chemists or physicists. In fact, it is my belief that here is a very important field for investigation. The only work which has been done along this line, which I can bring to your at- tention, was that carried out by Gallo- way, in the study of lettuce soils, in which a careful physical examination was made of the different types upon which lettuce was most productive. Cemetery of the Ages. Since soil is the loose conglomeration of broken-down and disintegrated rock, of decayed plant and animal matter, some one has aptly paraphrased it as being "the cemetery of the ages and the res- urrection of life. ' ' Surely, when we look upon a house of carnations or roses and observe the delicious perfume, exquisite color and the perfect shape of the flower buds, we believe the poet was correct when he made the statement just quoted, that the soil is the resurrection of life. As has been noted, natural soils do not answer the purpose of the florist and the greenhouse man. "We cannot afford to take nature's product, because in few instances are we able to secure an ideal combination, strange as it may seem, for the particular crop with which we are dealing. Nature builds not for special purposes, but for general purposes. Therefore, when we specialize in the cul- tivation of a particular crop and place it under extreme conditions, where great profit must be derived, it requires other factors than those found in nature ; hence the necessity for the florist studying the composition of soils adapted to different crops. Mechanical Condition of Soil. In general agricultural parlance, as well as in floricultural literature, fre- quent allusion is made to soil fertility, to plant food, to fertilizers and methods of fertilization; but food supply is only one factor in which we are interested in the making of soils for greenhouse use. In field practice, as well as under glass, too little attention is given to ideal me- chanical conditions of the soil. The me- chanical condition of the soil determines, first, the water-holding capacity of the soil. The water-holding capacity of the soil, which is dependent upon the mechan- ical condition, determines the availability of the plant food which the soil contains, provided, of course, that the plaat food is there in suflScient quantity. It will be seen, then, that the question of the use and the availability of plant food is de- pendent upon the mechanical condition primarily, rather than upon any other single factor. Other important considerations in con- nection with our greenhouse soils are freedom from weeds, freedom from det- rimental insects and freedom from germs of disease. By special methods in the handling and preparation of greenhouse soils, these requirements and difficulties Mabch 12, 1908. The Weekly Florists' Review^ can be largely attained or overcome, as the case may be. The mechanical con- sistency of the soil can be produced by a proper combination of sand, of compost, leaf-mold, peat, loam and ma- nure, depending upon the ideal to be at- tained. The available plant food can be supplied tjirough the use of thoroughly decomposed manure, of nitrates, potash salts and the phosphates. In general, however, it should be the aim to combine the ingredients entering into a compost several months in ad- vance of the time when it is to be used in the greenhouse, in order that nature may have opportunity to prepare the ma- terials contained in it for use by the plant. Comparatively few of the so- called fertilizers which are upon the mar- ket can be added to the soil and give immediate assistance to the plant. The soil must have an opportunity to, as it were, digest and assimilate these ma- terials before they become of the great- est importance to the plant, and in this work the soil is assisted by the bacteria which it contains. Beneficial Work of Bacteria. No one should become agitated from the use of the word "bacteria," for we shall have much to say of it farther on. In other words, the materials which are to be combined in the greenhouse soil should be thoroughly composted before they are used in the benches or in the pots. The importance of this is made clear by the fact that every milligram of soil contains between 30,000 and 1,500,- 000 minute organisms which derive the means of their existence from the ma- terials in the soil. The personnel of this great population is constantly changing. Every minute sees a new generation brought into existence and an old one pass away; hence the remark, "The soil is the cemetery of the ages." Millions upon millions of generations of minute organisms are constantly passing in this great world beneath our feet. In natural soils these teeming myriads are found chiefly within the first four feet of the earth's crust, and the top soil, which we cultivate and which is not more than a foot in depth, contains by far the great- est portion of this soil population. This fact is of interest to us because the soil bacteria are of all types and classes, those which are beneficial and those which are injurious to crops, to man and to animals, and it is fortunate that this population is confined to the surface soil and that the water-bearing strata of the earth are comparatively free from them. In other words, the water of the soil, ' drawn from a stratum ten or more feet below the surface, is comparatively free from contamination by soil bacteria or surface bacteria, provided there is no surface drainage to it; hence the value of the deeper soil providing an uncon- genial place for these organisms. The fact that so great a number of these organisms exist in the upper layer of the soil is due to the presence of de- caying organic matter. Sandy soils con- tain fewer bacteria than clay soils, and the soils in which there is much decay- ing matter contain the greatest number. These organisms which are of impor- tance to agriculture, known as soil bac- teria, are able to transform the inert plant food in the rock particles, in the decaying vegetation and in the decaying animal forms into such shape as makes it available for the next generation of plants. These little organisms are the Dracaena Bronze Beauty. intermediaries between the past and the future generations that live upon the soil. In soils to which new supplies of organic matter are not frequently added these organisms, after years of continuous ac- tion, deplete the quantity of humus con- tained, so that it has been found that the rich prairie soils when taken up for agricultural purposes may contain as high as twenty per cent of humus, and supply was reduced to two or two and one-half per cent. Action of Lime and Gypsum. An important function which these organisms play in cultivated soil is to bring the organic forms of nitrogen into forms available for plant use, which is that of nitrates. "Without going into the discussion of the methods by which this is accomplished, it is sufficient to say that these organisms thrive best in soils where there is an abundant supply of moist organic matter which does not become highly acid. The benefits from the use of lime, gypsum and other ma- terials which correct acidity may largely be attributed to the benefit which they work upon these minute organisms in the soil. The alkaline condition brought about by the application of lime and gypsum gives a more congenial home for the bacteria than do the acid conditions which are brought about by fermentation and decomposition. These bacteria work only upon the products of decomposition and fermentation, and transform them into those forms of nitrogen which are available to plants. All of these steps are essential, but if one is excessive, the other suffers in consequence. This opera- tion of transforming the products of decomposition and combustion is called nitrification. If our compost heaps are made some- what in advance of the period at which the soil is to be used in the greenhouse, opportunity will be given for this digest- ive operation, which is carried on by the soil bacteria, to take place. Nitrifica- tion will take place, but in order that nitrification may go on it is essential that the compost heap be made not too deep, and that it be kept moist rather than dry. Excessive heat is detrimental to the existence of bacteria, and causes a cessation of nitrification. ExcesslTe cold operates in the same way. The height of the work is accomplished under July and August heat conditions, with the normal moisture. Excessive moisture is quite as detrimental as lack of mois- ture, so that attention should be given to the condition of the soil while it is in the compost heap in order to make an ideal greenhouse soil. Determining Soil Requirements. This brief sketch will serve to illus- trate the important bearing which these unseen and to most of us unknown or- ganisms )iave upon the important work of our lives, that of making a livelihood. And, strange as it may seem, it is only within comparatively few years that science has known anything at all of the 8 The Wc^y Florists' Review* Mabch 12, 1908. importance or the relation of these or- ganisms to soil fertility and plant life. Years ago it was thought that the chem- ist could supply us information concern- ing the composition of our soils and the requirements of the plant. True it is, be can analyze plant products and tell us of what they are composed; he can analyze the soils and tell us what they contain; but his analysis is so far-reach- ing that it does not tell us the relation wMch the constituents of the soil bear to the living organism, the plant. The fertility of the soil cannot be determined by chemical analysis. The plant is the only means of telling us what the soil contains, so far as plant require- ments are concerned. Mechanical analy- sis can tell us the fineness of the soil, the proportion of sand and of clay and of or- ganic matter, but it can go no further. For the ultimate analysis in which we are most interested we must constantly return to the plant, and, by noting its behavior, its growth and its color, deter- mine from experience what the soil lacks in order that we may secure the growth desired. (To be Continued.) Portland, Me. — Chester Harmon, son of E. J. Harmon, fell from the flying rings in the Y. M. C. A. gymnasium while practicing Saturday afternoon, Feb- ruary 29, and broke his leg. FOUR GOOD SWEET PEAS. The pink Countess Spencer, Nora Un- win, Queen Alexandra and Mrs. Geo. Higginson, Jr., form a fine set of sweet peas for florists' use for outdoor plant- ing, and the grower who uses them this summer vrill find them great improve- ments over corresponding colors of older varieties. Nora TJnwin is a grand white, ahead of any other, even that leader of the last two seasons, Dorothy Eckford. In Countess Spencer we have a most pleas- ing shade of pink, almost shell pink. The flowers are of the largest size, usually four on a long, stiff stem. This variety is without a doubt one of the finest sweet peas Mr. Eckford has yet introduced. Queen Alexandra fills the bill where a scarlet red is wanted, and while the average florist has not much call for red sweet peas, those who have use for them will find this one the best of its class. For a light lavender flower Mrs. Geo. Higginson, Jr., is a good one, even if the name is not appropriate and is far too long. There is a long list of other beau- tiful shades, many of which adapt them- selves especially to florists' use, but for the small grower four good varieties, as mentioned above, are almost sufficient to form his main crop. Though it is well to try a few of the novelties, as there are always improvements to be found among them over existing varieties, there is more call for pink, white and lavender than all of the other colors or shades combined. While writing on sweet peas it miebt be well to call attention to the fact that many growers make a great mistake in sowing sweet peas too thick. If you have good seed, do not sow closer than an inch and a half, and two inches be- tween the seeds for early sowing is even better. If the plants have a chance to grow during the last part of April, or during May, they will, if not crowded, produce quite a number of branches, all of which will bloom, and they wiU bloom longer and better. By sowing thickly the plants are forced to grow straight up without having a chance to branch from below; the plants will have a few good blooms and then give out; short-stemmed flowers and the falling or drying up of the lower leaves of the plants will be the result. It has been repeatedly proven that thinly sown sweet peas outlast thickly sown ones, and yet too often this is overlooked and the cheapness of the seeds tempts the planter to "put enough in the drill," which for early sowing is wrong. When, however, seed is sown late, it is well to sow thick, for the plants will not make a luxurious growth in midsummer. F. B. Manchester, Mass. — The North Shore Horticultural Society will have June and August shows. CARNATION NOTES.-EAST. Care of Young Stock. Care ia by no means over when the cuttings are rooted and established in soil. The disposition to reason that since these young plants are not productive, any sort of bench or conditions will suf- fice, must be banished from the mind at once. Still, there is such a thing as in- juring them with kindness — in other word^ pampering or coddling. We like the plan of potting each cut- ting, for by this means one is able to give each plant that individual attention not possible when planted directly into bench or flats. Shifting from pots to flats admits of the stock being moved at any time, and in many cases it is very convenient to be able to do this, but perhaps the feature which will appeal most to the commercial grower is the saving in soil. As soon as young stock has taken hold after the shift from pots, instead of maintaining a temperature suited to blooming stock, gradually teduce to 45 or 50 degrees during the day, with a drop of 10 degrees at night. This treat- ment will encourage slow, sturdy growth and may be said to effect a partial rest, a luxury which, under the strain of pres- ent times, the divine flower knows little of, but would none the less appreciate. It may be thought the plants will be un- dersized at planting out time, but such will not be the case, for the sun's rays are increasing in strength and outside conditions will soon be such that there will be no rest for plants or persons — the one will grow apace and the other must hustle to keep up. An Inexcusable EviL If there is one thing above another that will cause trouble it is for a batch of young plants to become infested with greenfly or red spider. The punctures made by these vermin open the way for a multitude of ills, without reckoning the direct damage done by the insects themselves, and the worst feature in the case is the total absence of any excuse in the power of man to invent that will justify the existence of such condition. Too high temperature and insufficient ventilation conspire to bring about these insidious pests. Geo. S. Osborn. TROUBLE WITH ENCHANTRESS. Will you kindly inform us as to what ingredient or ingredients are needed in soils to tend to give good color to blooms, and tell us what fertilizer will obtain the result? Part of our En- chantress are growing on a raised bench > and part on a solid bed. On the raised bench the color of the blooms is all that is to be desired, but in the solid bed for the last two months it has not been satisfactory. In both instances we have a rather heavy clay loam enriched with one-fourth well decomposed horse manure and a fair amount of bone meal, to the surface of which we added between 150 and 200 pounds of wood ashes to 600 square feet of bench after the plants were established. We have had, as usual, a great amount of cloudy weather since December. The plants have a good, healthy look, with strong stems, but the blooms are not as deep a color on all plants, and especially on the splits. The stock we planted from the field the latter part of August, 9x12 inches, and many werie extra large. The bed does not dry out quickly, only requiring water a1;)out once in ten days in cloudy weather. Mabch 12, 1908. The Weekly Florists' lUview. 9 The temperature at night has gone as low as 45 degrees, but the average has been 50 to 54 degrees. Day temperature has been from 54 to 60 degrees, and 70 degrees on bright days, with plenty of air. At present we have a tremendous crop of buds and the plants themselves look fine. Do you think the secret of the trouble we wish to avoid lies in our plants being too close together and the bed not drying out readily, or is it the solid bed or some other cause? Last year our plants were not nearly so large, but were planted the same distance apart and color was good nearly the whole season. A. E. B. I hardly think you have touched on the cause of your trouble. I am sure it is not the solid bed, if this bed is con- structed in such a manner that the drain- age is efficient. We grow Enchantress on our solid beds (that is, four inches of soil underlaid with a foot of cinders) and as for color they could hardly be improved upon. You will find in nearly every case these delicate colors are heightened when the soil is run slightly on the wet side, while allowing the soil to dry out frequently causes the color to pale. You can notice this especially on white varieties, which often are slightly mottled with pink, like Lady Bountiful. So unless yop have been running your bed excessively wet I cannot see how the solid bed caused the trouble. It may possibly be in the soil, but if your soU is on the clay order it ought to make the color deeper than if the soil were lighter. You will find that everywhere the color of Enchantress is more or less variable, and unless you select your cuttings care- fully each season you will have these off-colored blooms mixed with your stock. I have noticed, whenever I have seen such cases, the off -colored blooms were mostly on plants which showed less vigor than the balance, and it may be attributed to some extent to that. The same may be said of the splits. Unless you push your plants too hard by feed- ing, etc., you will find the splits mostly on plants which are deteriorating some- what. One of the best things to put color into both foliage and flower is soft coal soot. You can apply it either in liquid or dry form. To use it as a liquid, put a bag with a half-bushel of soot in a barrel of water. It will take some time before it will mix with the water, but when it does mix you will have a good tonic for your plants. A good plan for using it in dry form is to sprinkle the soil well with it and then cover it with a half inch of fine manure. That will prevent it from being blown around when watering with the hose. You planted too close, and that would not help matters any. Enchantress should never be planted closer than 10x12, and 12x12 is better. You do not say what date you applied the wood ashes, but as a general thing we would consider 200 pounds of wood ashes too much for 600 square feet of bench space. Half that quantity would be plenty for one application. You will usually find that when your plants are of medium size and they carry a fair average number of blooming shoots, or if they have been handled so that they will not bloom in crops, there vfill be less cull and off-colored blooms than there will be if you grow extra large plants and bloom them in crops. A. F. J. Baur. ^^^^^^7?^^n^^^^^y^^ ^^ ^^ ,• : ^^"ij^T^nji • ' ■■ ■ ■ ^^^^Hs'' L_f#-^S/^^- IIPW^ - - .J t ^ •.- -f ^ ^ f Wz^ ^' :^^^H mm y \ ^ ■ ^"f^-^-^lM ^.^: .^ * %r ^ "ZJ - ..* ^^.. -^,^ ,>^-.-^ .>w '^ "* -^^V^VB ' '"f" -^>' * u.->.^^tr^^^B Primula Kewensis. NEW CARNATIONS IN ENGLAND. An English grower of American car- nations makes the following comment on the behavior of our newer sorts on that side of the Atlantic: "Aristocrat is described as bright cerise, a shade brighter than Mrs. Law- son. In its form, stem, habit and size one grower says it is nearer perfection than any carnation of today. If - this is so, it must differ with him from what it has done with me. It is possible that when we have propagated our own stock and grown it another season it may have the good qualities attributed to it. Under artificial light it is most effective. Winsor is a variety which promises well. It is silvery-pink, and the color improves after the blooms are fully open. It has a good full flower, calyx and stem good, and apparently it is a good g^rower. The color is a useful shade for winter; this variety and Beacon are the most prom- ising of those we have on trial this sea- son. "Melody is a pale pink sport from Mrs. Lawson, and has the same shaped bloom as the parent, and similar habit; this may improve another season, but so far it is a trifle disappointing. "Helen Gould, a sport from En- chantress, with fine pencilings of car- mine on silvery pink, has been simply Enchantress in bloom and growth with me, but I saw some good blooms of this variety at Chelsea recently, fully bear- ing out the catalogue description; like most sports, this will probably vary at times, and therefore must not be judged too quickly. "Pink Imperial is said to be a pink sport from Imperial, but its color I should describe as rosy-magenta, and not at tdl pleasing. I may be color blind, butit requires a great stretch of imagi- nation on my part to describe this va- riety as pink ; indeed, it . is misleading to send out varieties of this shade and call them pink. "The unsatisfactory varieties of this season^ may improve after becoming ac- climatized, but in my opinion this batch is not much improvement on previous in- troductions. Have our American friends reached perfection in their tree carna- tions t ' ' I think that vnth the material now at the command of English growers they may raise varieties more suitable for our winter cultivation under glass than some of the American varieties have proved to be." PRIMULA KEWENSIS. The beautiful acquisition to green- house primroses. Primula Kewensis, orig* inated at the Eoyal Gardens, Kew, Eng- land, and is supposed to be an accidental cross between the tiny, bright flowered P. floribunda, of the Himalayas, and the fragrant P. verticillata, a native of Arabia. The plant is of vigorous habit, with bright green leaves, and carries numerous erect flower scapes, which at- tain a height of twelve to twenty-four inches. These carry from four to six whorls of flowers, which are arranged at intervals the whole length of the scapes. The flowers, which are bright golden yellow in color and scented like those of the English cowslip, P. veris, have a slender tube and spreading limb and are about an inch in diameter. This primula blooms with remarkable freedom in a very small state. It is useful for house decoration, the plants for this purpose lasting fully as well as those of P. obconica. It is also well adapted for cutting and the flowers are well adapted for table decoration. The plants last several months in flower and, as decorative plants, must be classed as among the greatest acquisitions of late years. When exhibited in London it was honored with a first-class certificate. It is popular in Europe and those who are growing it in America are favorably impressed with it. As a commercial plant it should find a ready sale. While it is in flower at Christmas, it is in better condition during January and February. The illustration is of a plant in a 6-inch pot, photographed January 1. W. N. C. An English firm now has an excellent strain of cyclamen in which the flowers are a bright reddish salmon, with deeper shading at the base. <-; The Weekly Florists^ Review. Mabch 12, 1908. SEASONABLE SUGGESTIONS Hydrangeas. Hydrangea plants wanted for Easter sales must now have the flower heads two to three inches in diameter if they are to be in flower when wanted. Of course, if given a warm April, even more backward stock may be forced into bloom, but strong heat for hydrangeas produces leggy and soft plants, not at all the kind which is likely to take the eyes of your customers. "We do not like a temperature exceeding 55 degrees at night at any stage of growth, but we sometimes see them sweltering in a house kept 10 degrees higher. Hydrangeas call for abundant supplies of water at all stages of their growth, and a good dry- ing out may mean the ruin of the flower heads. Liquid manure twice a week will benefit them, and if there are any signs of pale foliage, a result of semi-starva- tion at the roots, use a little sulphate of ammonia or nitrate of soda in the water. As the flower heads gain size and weight, use some stakes for them before they can become twisted. If, as suggested some weeks ago, you put in a good batch of cuttings after starting your Easter plants, they should now be nicely rooted. Do not allow them to stay in the propa- gating bench any longer than is neces- sary. These little plants, if set out in nursery rows after danger of frost has gone, and kept well cultivated, will make splendid stock for forcing another season. Memorial day is an occasion when there is a heavy call for these plants, and if your stock has not yet been started, get them cleaned over a little and started in a cool house without delay. The in- terval between Easter and Memorial day this year is less than six weeks, and quite a little forethought and scheming will be necessary to provide space for all the plants wanted on the two occasions. Pansies and Daisies. Pansies and daisies always meet with a ready sale in spring. Your plants are probably either in coldframes or in the open ground. As winter in the more northerly states hates to bid us adieu be- fore April, we can do nothing with the outdoor stock for some time yet, but where the plants are in coldframes they should now have their winter covering removed and any frost we get after the middle of March will hardly injure them through the sashes. Air them freely and with the increasing power of the sun's rays they will soon grow freely. If you want some earlier flowers, lift a quan- tity and plant in the bench in a violet house temperature. Do not on any ac- count try forcing, or you will speedily ruin them. It is not wise to remove the covering on your outside plants with the first signs of spring. Often we get frosts and cold winds during the last half of March, which work havoc with exposed plants. Sweet Peas. As soon as you can work the soil is the time to prepare a piece of ground for your first sowing of sweet peas. Do not make the mistake of waiting until May 1 before doing this, reasoning that the ground must be warm for them or they will not start well. There can be no greater fallacy than this. By getting your sweet peas in while the land is cool and moist, the seed will make strong roots before the tops appear and will give you much finer flowers than can be se- cured from the later sown ones. If you had time to prepare your land late in the fall, all the better, but if not, manure liberally. Use some wood ashes if your ground lacks potash, and plow or spade it deeply. Sow the seed thinly, or have courage to thin the seedlings if you feel you must put thrice as many in the drills as are needed. Of course the soil should be dry when seeding is done, but there is no occasion i { Don't Forget: — That bench of slow-moving stock can be promptly turned into Cash (it comes with the order), if offered in the Classi- fied Department of the REVIEW. It costs only 10 cents a line. to worry if a foot of snow and stiff freezing weather follow the operation. Such climatic changes will not harm the seeds in the least. Mixed colors of sweet peas do not usually sell well. A few de- sirable sorts for commercial use are: White, Dorothy Eckford, White Wonder; scarlet, Queen Alexandra, King Edward VII; rosy carmine, John Ingman; orange pink, Helen Lewis, Miss Willmott; blue and white. Phenomenal or Helen Pierce; pink or rose. Countess Spencer, Gladys Unwin; lavender, Mrs. Geo. Higginson, Lady Grisel Hamilton; blue. Navy Blue; striped, America. The early batch of indoor sweet peas which have flowered practically all winter are now running out, and as they easily become the prey of red spider when push- ing against the glass, it is best to throw them out and give attention to the later sowings, which are just coming into flower. As the plants grow very fast now, a good deal of care is needed to give them the supports necessary. When other duties crowd as they do at this busy season, it is easy to overlook these little details, but it does not pay to do so, for if the peas once become bent and twisted they never seem to fully recover from it. Cyclamens. Easter this year comes too late for cyclamens. While they never cut much of a figure at that festival, we have always thought that nicely flowered plants, especially of the pure white forms, should sell well, but there are so many other plants then in season that growers have always seemed to prefer catering to the Christmas and earlier winter trade rather .than hold their plants back for Easter. Any remaining unsold will now require some shading, or the flowers will soon be ruined. Cy- clamens enjoy a fair amount of sun- shine and plenty of pure air at all times of their growth, barring the seedling stage, but the late February and early March sun is too much for flowering plants. Your little seedlings raised last Octo- ber should not be overlooked in the com- ing spring rush. Keep them well up to the light and the surface soil stirred, weeds removed and the plants spread out so that their leaves do not quite touch. If you are fumigating once a week, there will be no likelihood of thrips get- ting a foothold. If they do, spray with tobacco juice and fumigate lightly on three successive evenings. Do not allow the little plants to become potbound. Avoid large shifts when repotting. Ee- member that these plants do not make roots as speedily as hydrangeas, gera- niums or rambler roses. A 1-inch shift is sufficient when in pots below four inches. From the latter size they can go to 5^ -inch, which is better than 6-ineh. AUamandas. AUamandas are not so much grown by florists as their value warrants. Where there is a call for choice summer flowers, they are very useful. The dwarf va- riety, A. Williamsi, makes a splendid pot plant, while A. Schottii, A. Hendersoni and A. grandiflora are all excellent climbers. In Europe they are used to a considerable extent for exhibition pur- poses, trained on balloon-shaped frames, but we have never seen them grown in this way in America, except on one or two occasions. If the plants have been kept fairly dry during the vdnter, any necessary pruning can now be done. Climbers should have the surface soil picked away and a liberal top-dressing applied. Plants in pots of moderate size can have a large part of the old soil shaken away and be started in smaller pots. A compost of fibrous loam, lumpy cow manure well dried, sharp sand and fine charcoal suits them. Pot firmly, water well and then keep rather dry until root growth is active and the plants break freely. Spray several times a day lightly and keep in a warm house. After June allamandas will thrive finely in any ordinary greenhouse. We have found the flowers valuable for table decora- tions at times when choice material was rather scarce. Propagation is easy from soft cuttings. Half ripened wood will also" root, but takes more. time. Mabcb 12. 1008. The Weekly Florists^ Review* Brief Reminclen. Prick off seedlings of gloxinias and begonias as soon as large enough to handle. Use shallow flats of light com- post. Keep the propagating bench well filled. Do not allow rooted cuttings to remain until they become hard, or they will be of little value. Retard all Dutch bulbs intended for Easter. A coldframe will bring them along in season, if greenhouse bench space is scarce. Spread out the spireeas as they grow and feed with liquid manure freely. Use care when fumigating, as these plants are very easily scorched. Easter lilies which are a little forward should be placed in a somewhat cooler house. If buds are now visible, your plants are all right for Easter; other- wise forcing will be necessary. It is rather early yet to start dahlias. Look over the roots of these and of. gladioli and remove any showing signs of decay. If you have a call for vegetable plants in spring, you can now sow tomatoes, lettuce, celery, cabbage, cauliflower, pep- pers and eggplants. Palms and ferns will now require a little shade. Apply only a light coating as yet. Your pink carnations will hold their color better with a thin streaking over the glass. Violets you may wish to retard should have a moderately heavy shade. This keeps the house cooler and the flowers come of a deeper blue shade. Get in a batch of marguerite cuttings. Carry these plants through the summer in pots and they will flower at Christmas for you. Pot off the little smilax and asparagus seedlings before they become crowded. B«move coverings from your seeds as they germinate, to prevent the plants from becoming spindly. Keep all well up to the light, to makfe them stocky. JAMES J. KARINS. There are not many florists who will fail to recognize the subject of the ac- companying illustration, which is from a photograph made at Portland, Ore. Mr. Karins has the geniality which marks the successful traveler, but he is, neverthe- less, earnest in all his efforts. J. D. Eisele, vice-president of Henry A. Dreer, Inc., and manager of the Eiverton nurs- eries, writes: "Mr. Karins was born at Eiverton, N. J., in 1873 and entered our nursery at the age of 14 as an apprentice. He served in all departments, became famil- iar with the growing end, and, for many years, was connected with the order de- partment, where the bulk of the wholesale or trade orders came under his direct charge and which duty fitted him excep- tionally well for his present occupation of traveler, he being thoroughly posted, not only with the values of the stock he sells but also becoming thoroughly famil- iar with the requirements of the trade in the various sections of the country which he covers and which extend from the At- lantic to the Pacific, as well as Canada. In other words, he is a Dreer man with Dreer methods and at the same time he is fully alive to and in sympathy with the requirements of the trade he visits. He holds the full confidence of both his com- pany and his customers, all of which is shown in his successful career as a sales- man during the past three years." James J. Karins. CAMERON'S ADVICE. Eobert Cameron, of the Harvard Bo- tanic Garden, Cambridge, Mass., recently has lectured before some of the horti- cultural societies in New England on "Annuals and Biennials." At one place he said: "In my opinion, it is always wisest to buy the best strains of seed obtainable, even if they cost more. There is less work and care with good, fresh seed than there is with cheap, unreliable kinds. The cheap seed needs as much care and attention as good seed does, and never gives as good results. No doubt you have all noticed in spring, when the weather begins to get warm and when man begins to think he ought to get back to the soil, how quickly seed stores multiply; they grow up like mushrooms. At that time you will see displayed in the windows of druggists, grocers, bakers and such places, boxes of annuals with pictures of flowers of the most brilliant colors imaginable. If anyone wants to get results, my advice would be to shun these places and buy seeds from rep- utable seedsmen who have made a life study of the seed business. They can't afford to sell you unreliable seeds. "Many of the annual seeds lose their germinating power much earlier than other seeds; therefore it is very impor- tant that they have been freshly col- lected the previous year. The cheaper the strain the more plants you will get. From the finer and more expensive strains fewer plans are obtained, but one gets quality against quantity. ' ' There are no plants easier to grow than annuals, but the easiness of culture has got many people into the habit of growing them in a haphazard way and often they do not get the attention they deserve. To get good results we have to give them just as good care as we give to other garden plants. Then the luxuriance of growth and the plentiful supply of flowers pay us amply for the extra care. "It is a great mistake to think they will grow in any kind of soil. The ma- jority enjoy a good, rich, loose, open soil, and most of them are great lovers of sunlight; therefore they should be .given position where they can get plenty of light." S 1 J' 12 The Weekly Florists^ Review. Mabch 12, 1008. GARDEN ROSES. Hybrid Teas Deserve Preference. At the Washington meeting of the American Rose Society, Theodore Wirth, Buperintendent of parks at Minneapolis, made it clear that he is an enthusiast on outdoor roses. He said the hybrid tea rose will win for itself recognition and preference as an outdoor rose, the more its hardiness becomes known. It is in reality this class which is entitled to the name "perpetual bloomers" in the proper sense of the word. I think that hybrid remontant is the proper name ior what we call now hybrid perpetual; for the word remontant really means what they do — bloom a second time (once more), but not continually during the season, as do the hybrid teas, teas and polyanthas. Let us see what we have today among the old standbys and newcomers well adapted for outdoor culture. I do not claim for all those I mention the title, the best, for therein we differ according to taste, experience and observation. I simply mention them as varieties with which I have been successful and which Beem to me to merit a place in every rose garden where climatic conditions are congenial to their growth. Every color and shade is represented. Remontants and Hybrid Teas. In white and shades we have the fol- lowing hybrid remontants: Frau E^arl Druschki, Mabel Morrison, Marchioness of Londonderry, Margaret Dickson, Mavourneen, Perfection des Blanches, Coquette des Blanches and Coquette des Alpes. Hybrid teas: Augustine Guinoi- seau, Helene Guillot, Kaiserin Augusta Victoria, Mildred Grant, Marquise Jeanne de la Chataigneraye, Souvenir de Mme. Eugenie Verdier, Maman Cochet. In red and its many shades we. have the following hybrid remontants : Etienne Levet, General Jacqueminot, Gloire de Margottin, Horace Vernet, Jules Mar- gottin, Jubilee, Marie Baumann, Oscar Cordel, Mme. Prosper Laugier, Reynolds Hole, Robert Duncan, Sultan of Zanzi- bar. Hybrid teas: Baldwin, Dean Hole, Etoile de France, Mme. Ferdinand Jamain, Grass an Teplitz, Liberty, Rev. David R. Williamson, Richmond, Papa Gontier. In rose or pink we find the following hybrid remontants: American Beauty, Anna de Diesbach, Baroness Rothschild, Baronne Prevost, Clio, Caroline de San- sal, Comtesse Cecile Chabrillant, Coun- tess of Rosebery, Duchesse de Vallom- brosa, Dupuy Jamain, Eugenie Verdier, Heinrich Schultheis, Helen Keller, La Reine, Mme. Gabriel Luizet, Magna Charta, Marchioness of Downshire, Mar- chioness of Dufferin, Marguerite de St. Amande, Marquise de Castellane, Mrs. John Laing, Mrs. R. G. Sharman Craw- ford, Oakmont, Paul Neyron, Pride of Waltham, Rev. J. B. M. Camm, Suzanne Marie Rodocanachi, Victor Verdier. Hybrid teas: Captain Christy, Caroline Testout, Dr. J. Campbell Hall, Killarney, La France, Mme. Abel Chatenay, Maman Cochet, Mrs. W. J. Grant, Reine Marie Henriette, Miss Kate Moulton. James J. H. Gregory, of Marblehead, Mass., has attained to his eightieth year and practically the whole of his long business life has been spent in the seed trade. AMERICAN ROSE SOOETY. Special Prizes. The large list of specials betokens a most creditable interest in the coming rose show. August F. Poehlmann, Mor- ton Grove, 111., is manager. George Asmus, 879 West Madison street, Chi- cago, 111., is assistant manager, and will be in charge of exhibits. Send an application for entry to T. E. Waters, secretary of the Chicago Florists' Club, or file with Benjamin Hammond, secretary of the American Rose Society. It is urgently desired that all intend- ing exhibitors will let the committee know early what they will send. Last year, at Washington, exhibitors delayed doing this until the last day in the afternoon, and the result was that the extent of the exhibits was really not known until they were on the ground, and this rush made it hard work to handle. It is now safe to say that the finest and newest of roses will be seen in the Art Institute from March 25 to 27 and that the general display will be elegant. Benjamin Hammond, Sec'y. Fishkill-on-Hudson, N. Y. The following list of special prizes, constituting Class F, is complete as far as reported to March 5: F. 145. Fifty blooms American Beauty roae, the American Rose Society's prizes, |60 and |26. F. 146. Display, of cut roses, all ▼arletlM, tlie Dorrance challenge prize, valued at |260, offered by Benjamin Dorrance; the winner to hold the prize a year and, on relinquishing it to the society for another competition at the end of that period, to receive a sliver shield suit- ably engraved as a permanent record of hi* having held the prize. The names of the win- ners will be engraved consecutively on the lu-ize. F. 147. For outdoor roses in bloom. In poti, $200 cash for first prize, by Philip Breitmeyer, of 'Detroit; also $100 cash for second price, bj Arthur T. Boddington, of New York city. For the best exhibit of outdoor roses in pots or tuba in bloom. Exhibits to consist of 150 plants, not more than five plants of one variety; each to be correctly labeled, but may Include all types and classes suitable for outdoor planting. F. 148. Vase of Richmond, 100 blooms, $50 in gold, offered by E. G. Hill Co., Richmond. Ind. F. 149. Fifty blooms of any variety ot American origin now in commerce, a silver cup, value $25. offered by Alexander Montgom- ery, Natick, Mass. F. 100. For the largest and most varied collection of cut roses of all classes, one or more blooms in a vase, the variety to count sixty-five points, a silver cup or $25 in gold, offered by W. A. Manda, South Orange, N. J. F. 151. Twenty-five blooms La Detroit, $28. offered by John Breltmeyer's Sons, Detroit, Mich. F. 152. The vase of roses showing the moat artistic arrangement in the exhibition, $25, ot' fered by Welch Bros., Boston. F. 153. For the most beauUfnl exhibit in the Jftly Show of Japanese Irises at EstabUshment of Rowehl & Granz, Hicksville, L. L Mabcb 12, 1908. The Weekly Florists^ Review. i3 ball, a prize of |20 In gold is offered by Mlxs M. I. Hammoud, Fisbklll-on-Uudsou, N. Y., each lady visiting tbe exblbitlou tbe first day to cast a vote on leaving tbe ball and tbe exblblt re- ceiving tbe largest number o( votes to receive tbe prize. F. 164. One hundred blooms of KlUamey, 150, offered by Robert Simpson, Clifton, N. J. F. 153. Fifty blooms of Liberty, $25, offered by Adolpb Farenwuld, Hillside, Pa. F. 158. Fifty blooms of KiUarney, $25, offered by Dingee & Conard Co., West Grove, Pa. F. 157. IMfty blooms of Bridesmaid, $25, offered by Traendly & Schencls, New York. F. 158. Fifty blooms of Bride, $25, offered by Emil Buettner, Park Ridge, 111. F. 158. Fifty blooms of Liberty, |25, offered by Jobn Davis Co., Chicago. F. 160. Fifty blooms of Kalseria Augusta Victoria, $25, offered by the Globe Coal Co., Chicago. F. 161. Fifty blooms of Golden Gate, $25, offered by J. A. Budlong, Chicago. F. 162. Fifty blooms of Ivory, $25, offered by J. F. WUcoi, Council Bluffs, Iowa. F. 163. Best 100 blooms of pink roses in the show, $50, offered by Poehlmann Bros. Co., Chicago. F. 164. Fifty blooms of red roses, Rlch- monds and American Beauties excluded, $2o, offered by Poehlmann Bros. Co., Chicago. F. 165. One hundred blooms of Richmond, $5.*, offered by Poehlmann Bros. Co., Chicago. F, 16«. First prize, 100 blooms of Kate Moul- ton, $25, offered by WIetor Bros., Chicago; second prize, $20, offered by Geo. Reinberg, Chi- cago. F. 1C7. One hundred .blooms of Uncle John, $25, offered by WIetor Bros., Chicago. F. 108. One hundred blooms of Mme. A. Chatenay, silver cup, value $25, offered by Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago. F. 169. Fifty blooms of American Beauty, $50, offered by the Mogg Coal Co., Chicago. F. 170. One hundred blooms of Bride, $25, offered by the Pulverized Manure Co., Chicago. F. 171. One hundred blooms of Sunrise, $25, offered by the Florists' Review, Chicago. F. 172. Twenty-Uve blooms of Bridesmaid ex hibited by growers with less than 50,000 square feet of glass, $25, offered by Bassett & Wash- burn, Chicago. F. 173. Xwenty-flve blooms of Bride exhib- ited by growers with less than 50,000 square feet of glass, $25, offered by Bassett & Wash- burn, Chicago. F. 174. One hundred blooms of Mrs. Potter Palmer, $.00, offered by S. t'reemau & Sons, Chicago. F. 175. For the best new rose not in com- merce and never exhibited before the American Rose Society, vase to contain not less than twelve and not more than twenty-live blooms, silver cup, value ?25, offered by F. R. Plerson, Tarrytown, N. Y. F. 176. Fifty blooms of American Beauty, "Cyclopedia of American Horticulture," by Prof. L. H. Bailey, value $30, offered by the American Florist Co., Chicago. F. 177. Twenty-flve blooms of pink roses not disseminated prior to 1908, silver cup, value $15, offered by J. B. Deamud Co., Chicago. F. 178. Twenty-flve blooms of Bridesmaid, $10. offered by W. W. Barnard Co., Chicago. F. 179. Twenty-flve blooms of Richmond, $10, offered by Geo. Keller & Son, Chicago. F. 180. Twenty-flve blooms of Sunrise, $10, offered by Leonard Kill, Chicago. F. 181. 'IVenty-flve blooms of Uncle Jobn, $10, offered by F. R. Newbold, New York. F. 182. Twenty-five blooms of Killarney, $10, offere