UMASS/AMHERST 312066 0333 3159 '■ ; f ^^.i #it-'i!^ .-■5^ " ■• :>- :t.v '-^-^ J.'-'^.-vA: C ^, %/ ^ P^ \x 'i^A *-^ >.,>;'■ V ^,.^- %*--^ vnT*' ^'^ .-"r ^^: '..«)»«: ^^ •jfc'-^'^ fy 0, '■} LIBRARY OF THE MASSACHUSETTS - AGRICULTURAL COLLEGE No._2.i>_S.g_7__. DATE, t '.(.9.0 4, J- Thk ■•SI? m AMERICAN m FIvORIST. =JK- A WEEKLY JOURNAL FOR THE TRADE. ^- VOLUME xxm. 3 CHICAGO: AMERICAN FLORIST COMPANY. f\ yr\ \J. -^ 3>;/ The American I^lorist. ATor^uiJ^K s:x:iii. ^■ ■^ -» July 30, 1904, to January 21. 1905. *Adiantum Croweanum 939 Albany. N. Y. ..54. 94,234, 355, 442, 542 603, 659, 735, 742, 850, 966, 1004, 1038 1080. Allied trades, the;— —Bald & Davis greenhouse, the new 934 —"Cement and drain tile benches. 858 —Florists' pumping engine 146 —Glass situation, the 798, 934 — Greenhouse building materials advanced 1006 — Keiv boiler-scale destroyer 1006 — S'ew York glass situation 1083 —Nolcs 146,714,798,858, 934, 1083 — Pal nt and oil prospects 1083 —Philadelphia supply house, a— M. Rioeife Co 858 —Water paints 146 — ^A eeder and mulcher, new 146 American Carnation Society: — —Board of directors' meeting 275 —Department of plant registra- tion 534,610, 734,914, 951, 1047 —Notice ot rates to Chicago 876 —Preliminary premium list 670 —President Hartshorne's an- n( uncement' 950 — Special premiums 914 — Special prizes for Chicago show 1021 — Supplementary premium list — 820 — Time of Chicago meeting 774 American Peony Society 248 Ampelopsis Veitohi, sowing seed of ... 734 *Anderson, S. C. , the plaza at 460 *Aquatics, Dreer's, at World's Pair 37, 640 *AquatioB, hardy at World's Fair. 154 Aquatics, notes on 68 Araucaria imbricata 534 Araucaria— Othonna — Duranta — 430 *Ardi8ia crenulata 812 *Arnold Arboretum, lecture by John G. Jack 345 *Asmus, George 645 Asparagus plumosus seeds, how to cure 774 Asphaltum on pipes 466 *A8pidium Tsussimense 938 Asters failing to bloom — 466, 534, 654 *At the foot of the Rockies 347 =^Azalea Indica in south 510 *Bailey, Prof. L. H 1012 Bahimore.. 8.41.85.210,246,281, 314 354, 393, 429, 465, 568. 657. 733, 773, 828 876, 913. 949, 984, 1019, 1153. Ttansor, Me 1076 Battle Creek. Mich 858 Bay City, Mich 62 Bav Shore.N. Y 659 Bpatrice.Neb 378 *Bedding, by Michel Plant ^ Bulb Co., at World's Fair 206 Begonia Gloire de Lorraine 344 *Begonia Gloire de Lorraine, house of at Vaughan's 909 Begonia Gloire de Lorraine, paper by Isaac Moss, Baltimore 944 ♦Begonia grandiflora erecta cris- tata at Newport exhibition 425 Begonias, potting tuberous 986 "Begonia 'Templinii 69 Begonias, tuberous 2 Belfast, Me 688 "Bennett, Joseph 908 Berberis Thunbergii, sowing seed of 734 Birmingham, Ala 896 rlloominglon. Ill 830 Blue Island. Ill 62 Boiler and pipe troubles 986 Boilers, care of in summer 466 Boise, Idaho 1053 Boston.. .8, 40 85, 211, 314, 353, 392, 428 464, 499, 533, 567, e09, 657, 733. 772, 784 819, 874, 912, 948, 98J, 1018, 10.53 ♦Boston Public Garden, bedding in 422, 527 Bougainvillea Maud Chettleburgh 240 Bougainvillea, notes on 1049 Bougainvillea Sanderiana for Easter 1020 Boulder, Col 324 *Breitmeyer building, proposed... 815 Illastra,tions are *Breitmeyer, Phil., president S. A. F 615 Breitmeyer, President, on trade conditions 808 "British pavilion at World's Fair. 75 76. British trade topics 37, 81, 241, 380 476, 610, 814, 876, 1050. Buffalo 54, 86, 222, 247, 316, 380, 404 512. 542, 584, 658, 788, 819, 876, 949, 1019 1056. Bulbs, American grown, paper by George Klehm 165 Bulbs, keeping in cold storage. 534 820 »8urbank, Luther 725 Burbank's work, Carnegie insti- tute aids 950 Business correspondence 922 Butte, Mont 9 "Caladiums, H. A. Dreer's, at World's Fair 311 Calla culture 466 "Canadian Hort. Association 169 Canadian Hort. Association, an- nual convention 66 "Canna. development of the, ad- dress by Antoine Wintzer 67 "Canna Duke of York 67 "Canna field of Conard & Jones Co 68 "Canna Gladiator 68 "Canna Mrs. W. F. Kasting 204 "Canna Mt. Blanc 69 "Cannas at World's Fair 204 Cannas, French, at Woirld's Fair . 387 "Cannas Rubin and Pres. Meyers at World's Pair 208 "Canna W^est Virginia at World's Fair Carnations: — — After the plants are housed 202 — America carnation in England. . 979 — Bard's comments on varieties. . . 908 -Benching Prosperity carnation . 979 — Care of housed plants 77 — Carnation growing, paper by Theo. Ewoldt 654 —Carnation house, piping 394 — Carnation notes ; 908 — Crosses, notes on 1045 —Diseased Lawson, strange 810 — "Fiancee — "Fiancee, house of 362 — Fiancee, the price of 526 —"Fiancee, vase of, at World's Fair show 602 —Freeze carnation plant, to 868 — Frost bitten carnaiions, treating 654 —Gibson Beauty withdrawn 1012 —Grubs in carnation bench 1013 — Housing carnations 945 — Indoor grown plants 5 — Insect destroys carnations... 527, 876 —Midwinter advice 1012 — "My Maryland, vase at Chicago show 728 — Notes on new varieties f 09 —Preparing for winter 434 — Propagating next year's plants. 9i8 —"Red Sport, carnation 945 —"Robert Craig, vase of at Chi- cago show 724 —Stem rot 310 — Timely suggestions 536 — Variegated Lawson 979 —"Victory carnation 867 —Winter cultural notes 867 Catalogues received.. .82, 316, 618, 734 914, 1055. Central City. Col 486 Chicago. .6, 39, 84, 170, 210,245,280, 8)3 353, 391, 427, 463, 498 531, 566, 608, 656 732, 771, 817, 874, 911, 947, 982, 1017 1053. Chicago Christmas trade 914 •Christmas plants 803 Christmas trade reports 937, 979' Chrysanthemums: — — "Baby chrysanthemums ... 810 — "Cheltoni, vase of, by Arthur Herringion, at C. S. A annual exhibition 598 — "Chrysanthemums in decorative work 463 —"Chrysanthemums on moss, at World's Fair show 604 —Dorothy Faust or Mrs. Robert McArthur 1054 indicated by an * —"Dorothy Faust, vase of 810 "Easieold 768 ■Growing exhibition blooms, paper by Anders Rasmussen — 767 — Insects infesting chrysanthe- mums 458 "Jeannie Nonin, at Chicago show, shown by E. G. Hill Co... 726 —"Majestic, at World's Fair show 643 —"March, Miss Bessie, field of. South Pasadena, Cal 769 — "Mrs. H. W. Buckbee, vase of at World's Fair show 604 —New varieties, notes on 457 — Notes and comments 128 — "Percy Plumridge, at World's Fair show 643 —"Pink Queen 810 — Planting late blooming sorts .... 4 —"Prize group at Chicago show... 646 —Reminders for fall 389 —Roller worm defies hydrocyanic acid 389, 426 — Seasonable notes 238 —"Seedling No, 5, at Chicago show, by H. W. Buckbee 737 —Summary of season's progress... 866 — Taking chrysanthemum buds. 34, 75 — "Three new varieties. Majestic, Madonna, Adelia — 866 — "Viviand-MoTel, at World's Fair exhibition, by W. J. & M. S. Vesey COS Chrysanthemum Society of America :- — New chrysanthemum scales, the 4c8 535, 571. —Proposed scale . . 356, 430, 466, 5(;0, 534 —Report of second annual meeting 660 — Seeoling committees.. ..356, 430, 466 5C0, 534, 610, 661. —Special prizes for exhibition — 466 -Third annual convention 597 "Exhibition, the 598 "General view of exhibition... 599 Secretary Lemon's report 570 —Work ot committees 466, 500, 534 671, 661,728,876. "Cibotium Schiedei at Dreer's 70 "Cibotium Schieclei, house of ,-. 1" Cincinnati 9, 220, 326, 374, 406, 440 618, 686, 670, 784, 1080. "Cistus Algarvensis 510 Cleveland. ..144, 336, 393, 482, 648, 716 774, 875, 966, 985. 1056. "Clock, floral at World's Pair 166 Colorado Springs 510, 964 Columbus, 0..17, 124, 315, 412, 508, 544 672, 796, B6(, 985. Conference of horticulturists.. 562, 637 723. 909. Congress' opening, flowers at 897 Connecticut Hort. Society 945 "Cowee's, Arthur, new bulb house 10(5 "Craig's, Robert reminiscences 201, 866 "Croton Craigii 239 "Croton, house of, at Robert Craig ASon 243 "Croton Mrs. Craig Lippincott — 274 "Croton, the "Fountain" type of.. 275 Crotons at Philadelphia 653 "Crotons, three .\merican seedling 276 Crotons, treatment of 500 Cut flowers for the holiday trade.. 804 Cut worms and sow bugs, to kill.. 527 "Cyclamens, Craig's 209 Cvvripedium, a seedling 564 "Cyrtomium falcatum 940 Dahlia bulbs, separating 500 Dahlia Katharine Duer 764 Dahlia sport, new ! Dahlias, Cushman's 1 "Dahlias, Meikle's at Newport 387 Dahlias, the classification of 276 "Dailledouze, Paul 645 Damage to seedlings by earth- worms . 495 Davenport, la 18, 140, 332, 516, 760, 1064 "Dawson Jackspn 350 Dayton, O 894 "Ueamud, J. B 8, 639 Delphiniums, prize 24 Denver, Col 374, 518, 986 Des Moines, la 830 Detroit. . . .90. 328, 412, 480, 533, 569, 774 949, 1038, 1056. Dillon, Mont 489 "Duokham.Wm 725 Duranta— Othonna— Araucaria 430 Easter plants 820 Echeverias from seed, raising 46S "Elffiagnus autea maculata 1015 "Ellison Floral Co., interior of store 944 E'mira, N. Y 630 "Epiphyllum truncatum at Louis Dupuy s 943 "Erica melanthera at Louis Dupuys 941 Euphorbia, notes on 1049 Evansville, Ind 636 Evergreen, Ala 453 Eucharis Amazonica 1047 European gleanings, condensed... '734 European horticulture. 28, 247, 588, 848 lOOO, 1083. Exhibitions: — — Chrysanthemum Society of America at Boston, third annual 598 — "Chicago, annual show of Hor- ticultural Society of 644 Additional awards 727 C. W. Johnson's views of the show 648 Florists' Club banquet 649 —Exhibitions, coming. ..10, 42, 87, 212 248. 282. 316, 467, 578. — Indianapolis, exhibition at 651 — Joliet, third annual exhibition at 607 —Lenox Horticultural Society 769 —Lenox, Mass., fall exhibition562*651 — Madison, N. J., fall exhibitionat 563 —Manchester, Mass., exhibition at 768 — Massachusetts Hort. Society 768 —"Monmouth Hort. Society 007 — Xew London, Conn., stiow at 768 — New York, American Institute.. 650 —Philadelphia, exhibition at. 604, "6.50 —Seen at the fall shows 763, 808 — Tarrytown, N. Y.. exhibition at. 606 —Toronto, fall show at 731 —World's Fair exhibition. 493, 528, 561 601. "Active workers, portraits. 639, 645 "Auditing the accounts 909 Awards, the 601, 642 Flowei show notes 641 "Grafted chrysanthemum plant shown by ^"aughan 601 Guarantors 562 Horticulture building, direc- tions to reach 563 Meeting hours at 570 Opinions of the show 642 "Orchids shown by Shaw's Gardens 641 Premium list 529 Shaw premiums at 528 The lesson of the show 660 "Falconer, Wm 725 Fallon, John, tribute to 1050 "Fancy bedding in Boston Public Garden 422 "Ficus pandurata 239 Pitchburg, Mass 60* Floor, treatment of florists' 171 Floral fracas, that 240 Florists' clubs, meetings of... .842, 888 Flower shows everywhere 660, 734 Flowery dinner in Paris, a 888 Framin^ham, Mass 582 "Franklin park, Boston, view in.. 343 "Fruits and vegetables at Philadel- phia exhibition 769 Fuchsias 1012 Fundamental principles of plant breeding 307 Furnace, construction of a 634 "Gardener, the youngest, Wm. Lafay Kasting 652 Gardenia, the 3)0 Gardening at Washington's home. 73 "Geranium , a valuable tedding — 1048 Geraniums and hydrangeas, dis- eased ." 463 "Geraniums at World's Fair 79 "Geranium Snow Queen at World's Fair 156 Geraniums, propagating 2)2 Ginger jar, out of the 652 "Girard College, gardens of 350 Gladioli, notes on 905 Gladiolus, a new 766 =''G1 adiolus, a new race of 90(5 *aladiolus Ellington Belle 906 Gladiolus Princeps 51!0 Glass market, the 31(i God's garden 986 Grand Rapids. Mich 440, 8t0. 968 Greenhouse builaing 10, 42, 81, 146 180, (311, 714, 686. Greenhouse heating... 78, 146,316, 347 4M. 670, 618, 714,734, 770,198. 978, 1030 Greenhouse, piping a ranee 34 ^Greenhouses, wrecked, of J. a. Goetz 34 Grcton, Conn 384 Growers, with the; — — \ day in Greater Sew York 869 — 'Atkinson, Geo., West Orange, ^. J 494 — Bertram, J. Henry, Philadelphia 243 — ■ tiattles, H. H., Newton Square, Pa 277 — Budlong, J. A. & Sons Co., Prov- idence, E. I 944 — ''Cottage Gardens Co.. Queens. 764 ~* "owee's, Arthur, glsdiolus farm 277 —Craig, Robt. &Son,Philadelplia 812 — -'Dailledouze Brothers, Flatbush nfii — I »vis, A. B. & Son, Puteellville.1048 — "Dittmann, Wm., Kew Castle.... 765 — Iireer, H. A., Eiverton, N. J. .70, 544 — -'Dupuy, Louis, Whitestone 944 — •'Kvans, Richard. Salt Lake City. 207 — *Grundmann. Otto, Secaucus — 978 — *Heacock, Jos., Wyncote, Pa — 72 — Lttit field, H. H., Worcester .... 813 — .Mt. Clemens growers, visiting... 564 — Pennock's rosary at Lansdowne 764 — Peterson,.!. A.. Cincinnati 207 — Philadelphia, at 870 — 'Piersdn, P. R. & P. M.. Soar- boro. N. Y 978 — Pbehlmann Bros. Co., Chicago. . 811 — "Quinlan & Co., Sjracuse, N. Y. 309 — Reinberg, George, Chicago 812 — Remberg, Peter, Chicago 812 —Scoit's, John, Brooklyn, lilies at 979 — -Siebrecht A Son. Ne'w Rochelle 870 — Sinner Brothers, (L'riicago 8U — U'eiland & Riseh, Chicago 811 — *Wietor Brothers, Chicago S88 — VVitterslaetter, R., Cincinnati... 1047 — Zeller, Chas. -Chicago, at, . .22, F4, 101. 324, 36n, 294 442, 478, 513, 646, 623, 746, 786, 833, 888 998. , —Chicago, ladies at 672 — '(Christmas greens 926-; — Cfirysantheraum. the 7»fr., — 'Cleveland bowling team 163. —Cricket at Wilmington. Del 3ei — December 833; — 'Detroit Florists' Club outing... 22 — Dreshertown, a inatiti^ie at 368- — Flatbush, N. v., at 394, — '3athering mistletoe in the south 832 — Hews, A. H. A Co.'s banquet 1070 — Joliet, at 623 —Judicial inquiry at Cbicago — 583- —'Lemon, Fred Jr., the youngest florist 363 — ' 'ife at St. Louis inn f^ , — New Haven, Conn., at 183 —Newport, at 513, 926 — N-w York, at. . .478. S13, 583, 633, 673 746, 833, 888, 1034, 1070, — 'Ndw Vork bowling leam. 234- —Oceanic, N. J., at. ." 74(> —Philadelphia, at 64, 107O —Pittsburg, at 512, 544 — Red Bank, N. J.,at 673 — Sage transaction, a 183 — -t. Louis, at 54,. — Tarrytown Hort. Society outing 2^4 —Utica Florists' Club outing 324 — Washington, at 328.443,963. 1034 1070. — 'Washington bowling team 163 'Pedestal and urn design 3J Pekin,lll 132 'Pennook, Abraham L 66, 232 Pennock, Abraham L.. from 213 Peoria, 111 ■ 1019- 'Petunias at World's Fair 74, 80 Philadelphia 7,40. 84,249,281, 3i.3 35t, 393, 438, 4li4. 498. .533.667, 6j9, 6.56 7:i2, 712, 818, 875, 913. 948, 983, 1018, 1053. 'Phlox at World's Fair 311 'Phlox Lothair at World's Fair... 77 'Pnlox Richard Wallace at V?orld'B Fair 7 Pipe, amount-needed 979 Pipe and boiler troubles 394, 986 Pipes treated with paint ....1013 Piping for greenhouse 430 Pittsburg. ..50, 86, 214, 294,' 315, 363, 40'i 417. 499, 543. 638, 720,744, 836, 913, D49 987, Plant breeding papers 430 Plant houses, in the 1013. 'Planting for tropical effect 46l> Poinsettia, the, paper by C. W. Reimers 460 Poinsettias, notes on 1049 Poinsettia?, rooting 69 'Poor arrangement of exhibits — 730 Portland , Ore 446 . Poughkeepsie, N. Y 856, 949 Poulan, 3a 760 Primula veris for forcing 610 Providence, R. I... 98. 430. 583,696, 854 951, 985, 1056. Pueblo, Col 486, 886 Queries 355, Qainoy, 111 34(1- '^awson, Warren W 103O R-.tail trade; — — \stor ball decoration*! 1051 — 'Caicago C ^ristmas designs 946 — Chicago rdtaile.'s on holiday prospects 806 —'Christmas design by John Mangel 982 —Christmas relail displays at Boston 873 —Christmas with Chicago retailers 939 — 'Christmas wreath, a 816, — 'Chrysanthemums in decorative work 462 — 'Church wedding decoration ... 872 —'Clusters 531 — 'Cluster for top of casket 352 — ^=Combination tag an^l envelope. 81fi — 'Ellison Floral C>. decorations. 1051 — Floral arrangements 27& — 'Floral arrangeiLents at Dussel- dorf 312,497, 910 —'Floral tribute to Senator Bur- rows 1016-: — Flower cotillion, a 38 — 'Gude, A. A- Bro., Washington.. 872 — Lehr'a dinner decoration 1051 — New York decorations, notable. 10i6 — New York stores 770 — Notel... 8?, 378, 426. 497, 566, 655, 731 770, 816, 910, 946, 1016, 1051. — 'Parlor wedding decoration. — 770 — 'Saltford's notice to express agents 983 — Smith's reception decorations. ..lO.'il. ^^^;; — *Statue decoration at tte capitol ''26 — '''SfQck design, a UEeful 5(3(3 — T agarics of department store trade 83 — Washington stores Hl6 — =nVreaths 655 Retarding bulb stock 734 Rhode Island Hort. Society 43S ■Rhcdodendrons, Blaauw's hybrid.. 212 -^Richardia Mrs. Theo. Roosevelt.. 4 -Riverwfly. Boston. Mass — 343 "^Roebrs' Julius, exhibit at N. Y... 729 Eose&:— — ^American Beauty at World's Fair show. 638 — Baby Rambler roses for Easter. . IG20 ^Blight on Perle rose buds 530 — =^Bride, Peter Weiland's, at World's Fair show 642 — -^-Olothilde Soupert, at World's Fair '. 53 —Cultural notes ff>r winter. ,, 727 ^Cultural suggestions .;.. 460 — Development of American type of roses, paper by E. G. Hill 164 — Disease of American Beauty 653 — Garden,, a notable rose 3 —Grafting and budding indoore. . . ?68 — Grub woims in rose benches 653 — Grub worms, to destroy the 460 — *Indoor rose grafting 981 — KaiaeriD roses 653 — Mistake in rose culture 815 -^'Richmond, new rose.. ...,.727, 813 — *Rose beds at World's Fair 7ft ^Rose Dorothy Perkins. 312 — Seasonable reminders • 907 —The rose, poem by Mrs. Hemans 4''0 — -^Welleslev, vase of 649 Royal Dutch Bulb Growers' Soci- ety 774 *Rudd, W. N 639 rSaginaw. Mich ..9, 234 St. Joseph , Mo 884 St. Louis 8, 40, P^ 183. 211, 246, 382 314, 354, 393. 442, 465, SOL 533, 568, 609 657, 733, 773, 819, 877, 912, £62. 984, 1034 1053. St. Paul.. 142, 211, 247, 368, 461, 516, 024 756, 998. "Salt Lake City 247, 298 Zanders, Edgar, on autumn number 734 San Francisco.. 8, 85,211,324,393, 1053 Panta Glaus on llorists' roof 926 --^Sargent. Prof. Chas. S 344, 72i Savannah , Ga 444 "-^Scott, John 386 Scut«>llaria Baicalensis Coelestina. 876 -^Seaforlhia elegaos in bloom.... Seed trade, the: — —Albany, N. Y., notfs 402 — American Se^d Trade 4 ss'n 96 —American varieties of lottuce 994 — An ineresting transformation.. 220 —Baltimore notes . 18 —Boston notes 88*, 9.53, 1030 —British adulteration of seeds act GcA —British seed trade notes. 220, 290, 9.58 —■'^ Brown, A. J. Co.'s store 1066' —California crops 178 —"'■Canadian customs rules, new.. 474 —Catalogues h;nterinj]; Canada 1066 — * 'leveland Seed Company 220 — Congressional speds 438 -Congressional s»^edsmen 884 —Corn growers' convention 1066 — Delaware holly conditions 923 — English decision on Dutch bulbs 782 —Erfurt, Germany 178 — TS"rfurt seed industry 782 —European seed crop report 36, 364 438. _*Fo8gate, W. J., views on seed farm of 668 —French bulbs 96 —French vegetable seed crops .... 334 -German seed crops 402 —Government bulb growing and seed distribution 782 —Grass seed crops 364 —Hollyoncommission.no 828 — *Joo8ten. C. H., the late I8 — *Kimberlin. the late J. M 1030 — Louisville, Ky., notes 324 —Mailing unstamped catalcgues.. 578 —Nebraska seed crops 782 — N'ebraska seed report 96 -Newport notes 1066 —New Ynrk notes .-.18,50, 256 — *New York seedsman and wife on fishing tour 256 ■North Carolina bulb crop 178 Notes. 18, 50, 96. 178, 320, 2.56, 290. 324 3f4, 403. 438. 474. 508, 542, .578. 6 8, 668 743, 783, 828, 884, 942, 958, 994, 1030 1066. Omaha nol es 508 — Onion sets at Chicago. 438 Panama's new tariff law 474 Paris 50 Pickle crop, the 438 —Pure culture mushroom spawn.. 2.56 *Raw8on, W. W 1030 Seed prospects for 1905 in south. 828 —St. Louis notes 220 Tomatoes in England 402 Troy, N. Y., notes 402 —Truck growers meet 884 —Urquhart, George, the late 542 — Vjlmrrin monument £0,403, 474 5(18, 578, 742, —Wild ginseng, only wanted . .508, 618 ^i'Selfridge, H. G 645 Shrubs, some late flowering 495 -Smith, Elmer D 645 Society for Horticultural Science.. 734 820,1011. Society of American Florists; — — *t(eatty bowling trophy 83 —Boston to St. Louis 10, 42, 87 — Chicago to &t. Louis 10,42.87 —Convention and World's Fair visitors, for 10, 43 — Depart;ment of olant registra- tion 88. 248,356, 430,5^4,534, 610 734, 987. 1L54. —New York to St. Louis 10,42, 87 — St. Louis convention 151 Brown's G. W. Address 204 ^^Carmody's, J. D. speech 303 Chicago week 170 Convention echoes 206 Convention flotsam 237 Final resolutions 394 ♦Ladies at Shaw's Gardens 202 Pres. Breitmeyer's address 151 *President-elect J. C. Vaughan 153 Pres -elect J. C. Vaughan's programme 303 Report of peony commitiee 386 The bowling touruaraent 167 *Vice-pres. Jos. R. Freeman.. 152 ■■= Visitors at Shaw's gardens... 203 —Washington wants convention.. 88 Spokane, Wash 550 ^Stevens, J. H 161 Sweet pea buds dry up. 610 Sweet pea society, English 986 Sweet peas for Easter 986 Sycamore, 111 396 Syracuse. N. Y... 110, 234, 298, ?26, 370 4^4, 45^2, 514. 5.50, 590, 628, 794, &54 888, 913, 10L4, 10,56. *Table decorations at Chicago 648 ''Taft, Prof. L. R 725 :Tailby , Joseph 3, 4 ^=Tamarix at Missouri Botanic Garden 36 Tarilf revision needed 1054 Tarry town Horticultural Society.. 443 578, 606, 814. Tarrvtown, N. Y.. 87, 284,996 Taylor, Frederic SV 6.39 Thompsonville, Conn 1056 To be done now 950, 1014 Toronto.... 29. 86,211,356, 406.544. 580 631^774,-832,894 985. 1076 Trade noies 665, 774, 821, 950, 1021 Tree and shrub plantations, thin- ning.. 349 Troy.N. Y i^ Tuxedo, M. Y 659 U *Uihlein, E. G. .. 645 Vallota, the white 394 ^- Vaughan, J. C 153, 639 Violet growers of Mt. Clemens 431 W Ward, C, W., Q.ueens, entertain- ment at 821 Washington, D, C . . 8, 41. 85, 210, 246 282, 314, 355, 429, 465 508. 533. 569 626, 658, 773, i'21, 875, 913, 9G0, 984 1019, 1053. *Wa8hington park, Chicago, bed- ding at 459 Water lilies die out 170 * Watson, George 0 725 What people are talking about 868 *Wietor Brothers" greenhouse 74 Wilmington, Del 513 Worcester, Mass 150, 794 World's Fair: — *Aquatic display. Dreer's 640 —Awards in horticulture, general 975 — Awards, supplementary 976 —*Caladiums exhibited by Dreer.. 311 — *Cannas at 3C4, 2J8 ^=Canna West Virginia, at 7 ^Evergreen display 77 '■■Geraniums at 79 ;=Giant rustic terrace basket, at. 390 —■^Gladioli, Arthur Cowee's, at... 389 Hydrangeas at 205 —Notes. ^-=5, -36. *77, *205, 241, 275, *3U 351.423,501,578. — *Petunias at 80 ■*Phlox exhibited by Henry Eich- holz 311 ■*Phlox Lothair at 77 *Phlox Richard Wallace, at 7 *Rose beds at 79 *Seeing the 3 — *Shrubbery and trees 6 ■^Sunken gardens 640 ■World's Fair exhibition 493 528 561, 601. ■World's Fair vi itors, for 10, 248 ^ ^ ^ ~ >y "-^J^^* -~a A » ^m^W ft *^^ i S ^^i li - ' • •"'"^- " '^ '■- ^/| t^r . :. [WEEKl^J-jOURNAL RmETica is "the Praiv of thu r^BB^l: i.'..:j ;._ = ^' fle mnre comfart Amidships, but we are ths Erst ta touch Unkncm/n Ssas." Vol. XXIII. CtllCAQO AND NEW YORK, JULY 30. 1904. No. 843. f LHIli |l M_ER,1f mfa LI^|L@LSi!gf Twentieth Year. (.'(.ipy right 1904. by Anieri(,*;iii Florist Cumpaiiy. Entered as SecuiiJ-i 'lass Mail :Mattei;. Published kaeiiv Satikday rv AMERICAN FLORIST COMPANY, 324 Dearborn St., Chicago. Bastern Office: 42 W. 28th St., New York. Subscription, *1.00 a year. To Europe, *3.U0. Subscriptions accepted only from the trade. A'olumes half-yearly from August. 1901. SOCIETY OF AMERICAN FLORISTS AND ORNAMENTAL HORTICULTURISTS. . Officers— Philip Breitmetek, Detroit, Mich., president; J. J. Beneke, St. Louis, Mo., vice- president; Wm. J. Stewart, 11 Hamilton Place. Room 11, Boston, Mass., secretary; H. B. Beatty, Oil City, Pa., treasurer. Twentieth annual meet- ing at St. Louis, Mo., August 16-19, 1904. THE AMERICAN CARNATION SOCIETY. Annual convention at Chicago, 1905. Albert M. HifiRB, Lancaster, Pa., secretary. AMERICAN ROSE SOCIETY. Annual meeting and exhibition, Boston. Mass., 1905. Leonard Barron, 136 Liberty St., New York, secretary. CHRYSANTHEMUM SOCIETY OF AMERICA. Annual convention and exhibition. November, 1904. Fred H. Lemon, Richmond. Ind.. secretary. THIS ISSUE 36 PAGES WITH COVER. CONTENTS. MaBuring park lawns and grass.. I Notes bv tbe way 2 Tuberous begonias 2 Ad extensive rose garden 3 Seeing the World's Fair (iUus.) 3 Riohardia Mrs. Ttieodoro Roosevelt (lllus.) 4 Chrysanthemums 4 — Planting late blooming sorts 4 The carnation (ill us.), 5 — li dnor yrovvn plants 5 World's Fair notes (illus.) 5 Lewis and Clark exposition 6 New York 6 Chicago Philadelphia 7 Boston K St. Louis. , 8 Baltimore S Washington 8 San Francisco 8 Lieuteuaut Deamud (portrait) 8 Cinciunati 9 Louisville, Ky ii Sagmaw, Mich 9 New Orleans 13 Columbus, O 17 The sei- d trade 18 — t»ew York 18 — Baltimore 18 — The late 0. H. Joosten (portrait) 18 Tbe nurs'-ry trade . . 20 — The herbaceous border 20 Newport, E. I. 20 Our pastimes 33 —Detroit Florists' Club outing (iUus.) 3J Suropean borticHlt»;e , , . , , 38 Manuring' Part Lawns and Grass. Members of the American Association of Park Superintendents have been dis- cussing, in the bulletin of the association, the subject of fertilizers for park grounds, especially lawns. The following sugges- tions, taken therefrom, are likely to interest our readers: BY CHAS. E. KEITH, BRIDGEPORT, CONN. The proper application of the proper kind of fertilizer at the proper time is a great question. I think perhaps that the nature of the soil, its degree of eleva- tion and contour, govern one to quite an extent in the fertilizers we use. If the situation is low and the soil of a heavy clayey nature, I would use sweeping from the asphalt, and the more sand in it the better, either in making or for dressing the lawn. If the soil is of car- bonaceous or muck manure, perhaps good sharp sand would be the best fer- tilizer. In making upland that is leachy and porous, I would plow in decaying leaves, rakings, stable manure, or any other material that would supply in decompo- sition the necessary carbon and have a tendency to hold-moisture. In dressing this kind of a soil I think wood ashes is the very best fertilizer that can be used, as it contains within itself all the ele- ments necessary for vegetable growth in good proportion, and it also attracts moisture, from the atmosphere and retains it until called for by the roots. A lawn well dusted with good ash will withstand a drought better than that treated with any other fertilizer, and is almost as good as ground land plaster for that purpose. We have used thousands of loads of sweepings from the pavement and con- sider it a first-class material as it fur- nishes nitrogen and carbon, also results in the necessary humus, spreading it dur- ing winter and taking off the refuse in spring cleaning. In spreading wood ashes perhaps the spring is the best time when the ground is open, as it works down a little and cannot be washed by heavy rains, particularly on slopes, to the lowlands which, as a general thing, are rich enough. BY WM. S. EGERTON, ALBANY, N. Y. The best and most economical fertilizer for top dressing park lawns, if these have not been too much neglected and runout, I have found to be good, screened hard- wood ashes. I purchase about fifty tons of these every fall and spring and apply the ashes with a, horse spreader, so adjusted as to sow the ashes evenly. Under trees, along narrow borders, and wherever the spreader cannot conveni- ently go, laborers sow the ashes by hand, using rubber gloves over their hands. The application is made, if possible, just previous to a rain or during a fine rain, although this is not by any means imperative, if the ashes are a little damp. Canada unleached hardwood ashes, well screened, are delivered f. o. b. cars at Albany, N. Y. for $9 per net tbn, freight paid. As there is no raking ofl of waste material, and the application is inexpensive, I find ashes at this price for the results obtained more economical, and as satisfactory as more expensive fertilizers. However, I should not con- tinue to use ashes year after year, but every third or fourth year resort to ground bone, sheep manure, or some equally good material for a change. The street department of this city has accommodated me for the past two or three years by dumping at convenient points, under the health department reg- ulations, the street sweepings of mid- summer and the fall season. The mid- summer season furnishes very clean material, mostly horse droppings, inixed with soil and sand. The fall supplies tree leaves in great abundance, mixed with street detritus. These materials when piled, turned over, and composted with soil and slacked lime I have found to be excellent for top dressing. What fertilizing qualities not found continu- ously and permanently in the wood ashes are found in this compost, if prop- erly worked over and prepared. I know of nothing more deadly and injurious to vegetation and the proper maintenance of a lawn, than the hot fer- menting street sweepings of a city applied in a crude condition and not composted or mixed with other material. I cannot, therefore, recommend street manure or sweepings for top dressing unless treated as described. BY J. A. PETTIGREW, BOSTON, MASS. The subject of fertilizers is one that can not be disposed of in a paper of the size suitable for our bulletin. So many con- ditions enter into the question of their use that to employ them intelligently it were better to call in the aid of the sci- entist, and this can be done without cost through the mediums of the bulletins of the government experiment stations. By these bulletins we are told that the prin- cipal elements ofplantfood are nitrogen, phosphoric acid and potash; that the tiitrogen enters largely into the prodm;' The American Florist. July JO, tion of leaf structure, phosphoric acid builds up fruit and seed, while potash produces woody fiber. Seeing this it would seem essential first to know what the soil contains; secondly, to know what the crops to be grown require. These conditions and necessities having been ascertained it is evident that the compo- sition of a fertilizer can be estimated which will meet the requirements of a certain crop on a certain piece of land. The lack of knowledge on these questions undoubtedly is responsible for a great waste of time and money among the cul- tivators of the land. Now, while park superintendents, as a rule, are not competent to analyze a piece of soil, yet they can have it done at com- paratively slight cost and the first step has been accomplished. The government will furnish free crop requirements; the composition of a fertilizer should then be an easy matter. We have used commer- cial fertilizers with great success. Our crops being trees and shrubs we use a fertilizer containing a large proportion of phosphoric acid and potash and a little nitrogen, the formula being nitrogen, three per cent; phosphoric acid, eight per cent; potash, twelve per cent. We use all the manure we can make from our fifty horses, principally on account of its value as a maker of humus and its mechanical effect in the soil. The pres- ence of humus in the soil conserves mois- ture and gives greater availability to the commercial fertilizers when applied. We find it cheaper and better to shake the manure and saturated bedding from the drier bedding and apply it at once to the soil. Thus we can save extra cartage and the labor of turning it over in the storage yard; and we save besides about one-third of its value, according to the best authorities. We find its greatest value probably in its application as a mulch to plantations of young trees. For lawns alone we use no fertilizer; usually the grass grows strongly enough pro- vided the clippings are not cleaned off. This affects a saving of labor in the mowing. Notes By the Way. Did you ever notice the different effects of different colored flowers at different hours of the day? Yellow looks best in the morning. Scarlet is brightest when the sun is high. It almost dazzles your eyes, while blue is not particularly effect- ive then. But wait until the sun has gone to rest just before the evening shad- ows fall and blue is then dazzling, while the yellows have turned white. Sitting on a piazza the other evening with a friend just as the sun was disappearing back of the distant hills, a bed of blue very much struck our fancy and demon- strated this fact more forcibly than it had ever done before. There was a back- ground of shrubbery, then dark blue del- phiniums in mass. In front of this was a broad line of established plants of Pla- tycodon grandiflorum with an edging of blue ageratums. It was a happy com- bination. Blue never was a favorite color of ours. (On our daily rounds we hear so many hard luck stories that the very stones seem to turn blue at times.) Yet this particular combination was the most effective we have ever seen just at this time of the evening. And as the evening hour is almost the only one that the majority of us can spend at leisure the combination might be more often used in just such places. When in Philadelphia the other day we ealled at Girard college tQ se? Mr. Lons- dale, now head gardener there. Mr. Lonsdale's many friends will no doubt be glad to know that he is very comforta- bly situated, looking "fit" and happy. The years spent in the commercial busi- ness have not incapacitated him for pri- vate gardening. The grounds of the col- lege are beautiful. Tfie layout of the flower beds at the main entrance, the taste displayed, and the general effect of the whole arrangement are the best that we have come across thus far this sea- son. One bed of succulent plants was particularly novel and designed with excellent taste. The larger growing opuntias, 'cereuses and pilocereuses formed a back ground, and the ground under them was covered with different anthericums which were throwing up their odd flower spikes. In front were planted the smaller echinopses, rpammil- larias, sedums and crassulas. Miniature pathways covered with sand intersected the bed in Japanese fashion, giving a Joseph Tailby. novel and pleasing effect. The gfeen- houses contain a fine collection of plants, and a particularly fine collection of fancy leaved caladiums. The place is a model of neatness and cleanliness. We went also to Forty-ninth and Market streets and paid our respects to Robert Craig. We found the wor- thy gentleman once more hale and hearty and the roses blooming on his cheeks again. May fortune smile on him and his, for such a place deservis it. We question if there is another in the United States that can show such a clean lot of healthy grown stock. His kentias in 6-inch pots cannot be beaten. It would be hard to find a finer collection of crotons than Mr. Craig has. He has about 15,000 nice plants of cyclamen in 4-inch and 6-inch pots growing outdoors under laths. They are just as good as one could wish to see. The carnations were being housed and looked well. It may be that Mr. Craig has been growing a grade of plants that there is no popular demand for or his place may be situated in an expensive location. Whatever the fault may be it is not thecondition of the material for sale for this cannot be beat. May the trouble be located soon. The men in the business are anxious to see Mr. Craig getting 100 per cent for every dpllar'a worth. The Tsavelee. Tuberous Begonias. The following notes on tuberous bego- nias contributed to a recent bulletin of the New England Association of Park Superintendents (now the American Association of Park Superintendents) by John Dunbar, of the park system of Roch- ester, N. Y., are well worth the attention of all growers: "What beautiful things tuberous bego- nias are, when they are successfully grown for bedding purposes, and in masses, wherever they will be in harmony with surroundings. In all the different park systems there are positions and locations that are perfectly proper for displaying the numerous showy summer flowering plants, and in our experience the tuberous begonias are exceedingly useful for this purpose, and they afford an opportunity to depart a little from the stereotyped ornamental bedding dis- plays as we often see. The tuberous begonias have been so much improved from the original types during the past twenty years, by hybrid- ization, crossing and selection that they have even astonished the plant breeders themselves in the results they have accomplished in the improvement of these plants. They are free from stiffness in their habits and characters, the foliage is ample and handsome, and the flowers range from white, through numerous shades of yellow, pink and red, to deep maroon. During last summer many of of the blossoms with us were six to seven inches in diameter. For brilliancy of color, there is nothing comparable to tuberous begonias, and all classes of peo- ple are enthusiastic in admiration of them. We grow them in mixed colors and we think that the effect is just as good as when grown in separate color combina- tions. How we treat or grow them may be of interest to some. As we have no greenhouses in our parks, we pot the bulbs in the end of March or first of April and plunge the pots in hotbeds. Thep are planted out the end of May or first of June, in beds of light, sandy loam, liberally enriched with rotted cow manure, and preferably in a position shaded from the noonday sun, although they do very well with us in the fill sun. Careful and strict attention must be taken to supply them with abundance of water. If the weather is dry, no mistake will be made by placing the hose spray on them every afternoon. The tubers should be lifted at the approach of frost, dried and stored in a dry, cool tempera- ture, through the winter months, not below 45°. An Extensive Rose Garden. When in Saratoga Washington stopped at Barhydt's, now the home of Spencer Trask. Lafayette was entertained there when he visited Saratoga. The Trask residence is one of the most beautiful places here. It is on Union avenue, a short distance beyond the racetrack, and is a mecca for many sightseers. The finest rose garden in the state is located there. It was developed and brought to its present state of perfection by Karl Adolphus, Mr. Trask's head gardener, who died last week. There are acres of roses on the property and the services of thirteen men are required to care for them. There are cold storage facilities and greenhouses for the flowers and an extensive system of irrigation is main- tained, fed from a series of ponds, some of which are 200 or 300 feet wide ftnd SOO feet long:.=Troj Times. /p6/. The American Florist. SEEING THE WORLD'S FAIR. To AN undoubted majority of people who contemplate a trip to the World's Fair, St. Louis, the ques- tion of cost must be of prime im- portance; and therefore we think it well to present herein estimates drawn from the experiences of persons who have attended in the earlier days. These estimates may be used by people of com- parative wealth as well as those who have small means and must always figure closely. We shall not take into account the rail- way expenses, because these figures are accessible to all, says J. F. Cargill in a recent monthly. The things of import- ance are where may one stay in St. Louis, and what will the daily incident- als amount to. First, there are the half dozen first class or best hotels where many would desire to stop, whose scale of prices are from $3 to $6 a day, European plan for room with bath, or upon the American plan Irom $4 to $7 a day. If one is fortunate, a room without bath for a single person may be secured at some one of these hotels at perhaps $2.50 to $3 a day. There are many minor hotels, where rooms may be had at lesser figures, chiefly with- out baths, for prices grad- ing down as low as $1 for a single person; and there are also boarding houses and private houses where rooms may be had at similar prices and lower. It is well to state that from the World's Fair information bureau lists may be had of $1 a day rooming houses, where comfortable and cleanly rooms can be found. The prices for meals at thedowntown hotels and cafes are on a par with the higher priced places of similar character in the eastern cities. But also at no great distance away one may find restaurants where break- fast or lunch may be had at 25 cents, or a plain dinner at from 35 to 50 cents. This feature relates in a degree to the World's Fair grounds as well. There are several places within the grounds where one may obtain a fairly good table d'hote breaktast or luncheon for 35 cents and dinner at 50 cents. But the prices within and about the fair grounds have a very wide variation. The restaurant of the Tyrolean Alps may be said to represent the higher extreme. One may obtain a fair dinner therein for $1.50, a very good dinner for $2.50 or an extra fine dinner for $10 or $12, more or less. At the Inside Inn one may obtain a very good lunch for 50 cents, as well as a luncheon a la carte in the European dining room at a reasonable price. For people who cannot afford restau- rant prices, it is quite easy to obtain lunches which they may carry to the fair grounds. Thousands of people do this every day, and the saving amounts to considerable. These may be obtained at restaurants or bakery lunch rooms about town; and there are also the 10 cent box lunches (a ham sandwich with a pickle or a little fruit, etc.) A cup of tea may be bought for 5 cents or a cup of coffee for 10 cents. Some things may be had, or at least seen, for nothing. The exhibit palaces are all free, as well as all the foreign buildings, the aeronautic display, the Philippine reservation and a large num- ber of very interesting places and things. For 50 cents one may spend the entire day and half the night within the grounds where the whole exposition proper is open to him. In fact nearly all that part of the fair which should appeal to people from the intellectual, artistic and asthetic points of view is free and open with no admission attached. The World's Fair is not merely a show — although it is, to be sure, a show and a very great one. It is VIEW OF MACHINERY PALACE, WORLD'S FAIR, ST. LOUIS, MO an educational institution upon a vast ■scale. One may have a brief trip to Japan, the Philippines, Ceylon, Mexico, Europe and Asia. There are interesting and wonderful features relating to all of these countries, which might not even be seen by the actual tourist who has traveled around the world. CONCERNING THE PIKE. The question of expense here is some- thing different. You may pass along its mile of paved street and view the ornate and brilliant exteriors, viewing the throng of peoples of all nations, colors and cos- tumes without its costing you a penny. Also one may waste his entire substance on the Pike in a short time. Many of the shows are most excellent, and none of them may be declared fakes; although some are superlatively better than others. The admissions range from 10 cents to 50 cents for each show. A word must be said about the "biggest hotel," the Inside Inn, with its 2,157 sleeping rooms, containing from one to two double beds, and its "largest kitchen in the world." The hotel being built on the hillside, the visitor may walk the main corridor and reach second and fourth story interiors without going up stairs; 5,000 people may be housed therein. More than fifty detectives, watchmen and exposition guards patrol the house, while 300 bell boys are employed to answer calls. The features in all their vastnessand multiplicity may not be enumerated here. Briefly, it covers nine acres of ground and has thirty-six acres of floor space. Prices of rooms vary from $1.50 to $5 a day, and 50 cents of this amount is charged up each day for the fair admission fee. Payment in advance is always asked; the visitor must estimate the number of days he is going to stay, the time is computed accurately and a receipt in triplicate is made. Of course the cheaper rooms are always taken, and you will be lucky if you get a room in the house for less than $3.50 a day. Street car fares to and from the ground, all transfers included, are 5 cents. The Wabash shuttle trains are 10 cents. One may ride from the center of the city in a motor bus for 50 cents. Private auto- mobiles seating four may be had for $4 an hour. VVe would advise the visitor when once inside the grounds to first get a general view of the whole exposition by taking the intramural road and en- circling the entire exposi- tion at a cost of 10 cents. In no other way can so intelligent and compre- hensive a view be ob- tained, nor the mind be so well equipped for the start. Also within the grounds an automobile bus ride may be had for 25 cents, or a wheeled chair at 60 cents an hour. The view from the lagoons may be had giving the entire round trip for 25 cents.' This affords a magnificent view and is amply worth the cost. The gondolas are a little more aristocratic and you will have to pay 50 cents for the trip besides giving a tip to the gondolier. If one wishes a birdseye view of the fair it can be had from either the Ferris wheel or the captive balloon. The cost of each is 50 cents. Or a similar view may be had at a lesser cost by taking the elevator 300 feet up to the top of the De Forest wireless telegraph station at a cost of 25 cents. The following tables present different rates of cost to people of varying degrees of ability to pay. The figures represent the cost for each day spent at the fair: Room, $3.50; breakfast, $1; lunch, 50 cents; dinner,$1.50; carriage to grounds, $3; admission, 50 cents; intramural ride, 10 cents; lagoons, 50 cents; wheel chair, 60 cents; Ferris wheel, 50 cents; four The American Florist. Jtity ju. Pike shows, $1; tips, 80 cents; automo- bile to town, 50 cents; total, $]4. People of moderate means will find the followinpr schedule of prices accurate: Room, $2; breakfast, 50 cents; lunch, 50 cents; dinner, 75 cents; admission to grounds, 50 cents; intramural, 10 cents; launch, 25 cents; automobile bus ride, 25 cents; wireless telegraph station, 25 cents; Pike, 50 cents; street car fare, 5 cents; total, $5.65. Richardia Mrs. Theo. Roosevelt. (Pliint in pot.) Richardia Mrs. Tlieodore Roosevelt. This interesting hybrid between Rich- ardia albo-maculata and R. EUiottiana is attracting much attention at Mr. Tail- by's nurseries at Wellesley, Mass., where he has a large field in full flower at the the present time. He intends to dissemi- nate it next fall. It is very prolific, com- ing true from seed and is nearly hardy. In color the spathe is midway between the white and bright yellow of the par- ents, pale yellow, with a purple blotch at the base. The foliage is marked with transparent spots of irregular size and shape. It grows to a height of four feet under favoring conditions. A second cross of R. EUiottiana pollen on the hybrid has given some widely varied off- spring, some of them having reverted to the albo-maculata lorm of flowers, others giving a color approaching the color of R. Elhottiana, but all giving evidence of weakened luxuriance. Mr. Tailby belongs to the old line of Boston gardeners, and has at various times iP his busy career brought out sen- sational results of his skill in hybridiza- tion. He is best known, perhaps, as the introducer of the Grace Wilder carnation, which held the lead so many years as the commercial light pink carnation. See portrait page 2. Springfield, O. — Recent trade visitors included E. G. Hill, Richmond, Ind.; H. M. Wall, New York, and J.' B. O'Neil, of Yaughan's Seed Store, Chicago. CHRYSANTHEMUMS Chrysanthemums not already staked should be attended to at once. It is much less work while the plants are still small. Follow up the pinching closely now for growth from the present time will be rapid. Planting Late Blooming; Sorts. Late blooming varieties can now be planted into their permanent quarters. The stock for this purpose must be in a healthy growing condition. Any plants that have become hard or woody are not satisfactory to plant for late blooms because they do not start into active growth quick enough after being planted and are continually forming buds. This hastens the ripening of the wood, conse- quently maturing the blooms before they naturally would mature if the stock had been in a proper condition to start with. They should be given as light a place as possible where they will get a little higher temperature than usually allowed for chrysanthemums. The lateness of the season at the time the blooms are developing makes this necessary so as to be able to maintain a dry atmosphere and prevent the petals from damping. Plant about six or seven inches apart each way and grow to single stem. The same care should be exercised in planting and caring for them as with the earlier stock excepting that the soil should not be as rich, this having a tendency to pro- mote a too active growth, causing along jointed weak stem and rusty or diseased foliage. The plants intended for use as single stem pot plants should receive their final potting now. Have a good rich soil and pot as firmly as the potting material will stand and still retain a porous state. They should be placed under glass directlv after potting but as soon as the roots commence to take hold of the soil and the plants show signs of running up with a danger of getting too tall they can be plunged in some ashes or other loose material outdoors. The specimen bush plants and stand- ards are now in a condition to take up lots of water. They should be looked ' after two or three times a day so they are not allowed to wilt down for the want of watering, as this is a decided check and if repeated very often will soon begin to tell on them. Give frequent syr-- ingings underneath the foliage to dis- lodge any red spider or thrips. Keep them free from aphis by continual dust- ings of tobacco dust and pay close atten- tion to stopping. The first week in August is as late as is advisable to stop or pinch the shoots back; therefore in stopping for the last time make sure that the plants are uniform and even in shape, particularly so as regards the standards. Any shoots that have been allowed to get beyond the others should be trimmed back a little harder to make a uniform even head. The later planted commercial stock ' should be attended to also. If the plants show signs of running up spindly or long jointed a little pounding of the soil will help guard against this defect. If these plants are growing vigorously and the roots can be seen creeping out through the top cf the soil the beds are in a fit ■ condition for a mulch. This should be well rotted and only enough applied to properly cover the beds and protect the roots. The wood on these plants set out the last of June or early in July is still soft and green and if a very rich mulch is put on at this time it will make a soft, spindly growth, especially if "the weather is very hot during August. C. W. Johnson. Greensbdrg, Ind.— Draper & Clark are ex tending their greenhouse plart on South Michigan avenue. MoNTPELiER, Vt.— Alex. Emslie, who succeeded E. Jacobson in business a year ago, has taken into partnership Alex. Broadfoot, and the firm name after July 1 will be Emslie & Broadfoot. New houses will be erected and many improve- ments made in the old plant. A seed department will also be added. FIELD OF TAILBY'S HYBRID RICHARDIA MRS. THEODORE ROOSEVELT. igo4. The American Florist. THE CARNATION. Ix benching carnations it is important that the neck or "collar" should be set a little above the surface of the soil as a partial safeguard against stem rot. The sooner Mrs. Lawson, Enchantress and other carnations which require con- siderable time to get into good blooming condition are housed, the better. Even if still very small, results will be better than if planting in is delayed. Housing carnations will soon be the order of the day. The houses should have a thorough cleansing and a fumiga- tion several nights in succession and all rubbish in and about the neighborhood should be cleared oflf so that no possible harbor for insects or fungus is left. Get thrips under control now if you don't want serious trouble and loss next win- ter. Indoor Grown Plants. The plants being grown indoors all summer must receive close attention at this period of their growth. The young shoots should be uniformly stopped back as soon as they are large enough to do the work without damage to that part of the growth which is to remain. By this time June planted stock will be push- ing along at a rapid pace, and it takes a very little while for the shoots to stretch out and the plant to get out of all pro- portion. The success of this method of culture depends largely upon whether this detail receives the carelul attention that it should during the next month or so. There is a vast difference between the nature and growth of an indoor- grown plant and one which has been grown in the field. The fact of the indoor plant receiving waterings and sprayings essential to keep it in health has a ten- dency to produce a long jointed, soft growth which will not break out and make new shoots as naturally as a plant will do when growing out in the field. Consequently, to encourage the shoots to break out as much as possible and to have the plants robust this part of the work must be closely followed up. It will be noticeable that the plants along the sides of the house farthest away from the direct sunlight and where they do not receive a free circulation of air are very much more apt to become drawn and spindly compared with those in the center of the house, where they get the fall bene- fit of the light and air. These plants, therefore, must be more closely watched. It is also a good plan to firm the soil .around them a little more, which helps to make them sturdy. Another important matter in caring for these indoor grown plants istokeep the soil open and sweet. To do this the surface ot the beds should be scratched over about every week, but not deep enough to disturb the young, tender roots that are spreading out in every direction. If a green scum forms on any part of the bed, dust on a little air- slacked lime and keep that part a little on the dry side for awhile. This very hot weather makes it neces- sary to wateroften. Watering, however, should not be done only as the plants absolutely require it, then water thor- oughly. To make a practice of watering a little every day or wetting the surface of the beds lightly is a big mistake, result- ing very quickly in a bad case of stem rot. Should the plants be getting large enough so that some of the branches lie BLOOM OF CARNATION FIANCEE. (Natural size, color pink.) over on the soil, causing the leaves to rot, they must be looked after by putting the wires on. There is not any need ot putting enough wires on just at this time to carry them through the whole season. Only such as will keep the leaves off the soil and allow the plants to make an upright, bushy growth, also to insure a free circulation of air between them, are necessary. C. W.Johnson. World's Fair Notes. Cutbush & Son, Eng., have some fifty fine specimens of topiary work. When first received they showed the effects of the long voyage, but they have now recovered and have made a very satis- factory growth. Even the yew trees, which it was thought would not thirve, are looking very well. This firm also has a fine collection of 100 varieties of English ivy (hedera). Among the other English firms which have exhibits in the grounds about the English pavilion are, Sutton, Cannell, Perry and Medway. The plants consist principally of annuals and include large collections of pansies, balsams, phlox, zinnias, calliopsis, mari- golds and antirrhinums. They also have several large collections of dahlias, gladi- oli, cannasandmontbretias, besides quite a number of herbaceous perennials. In the grounds of the French pavilion Ferard and Vilmorin-Andrieux &z. Co., Paris, have fine exhibits of gladioli. The plants are very strong and vigorous, with large trusses of flowers. Many of them are very rich colors. Along the east side of the grounds there are numer- ous examples of cordon and espalier training, as well as a large number of pyramidal fruit trees. Unfortunately the soil where the garden is located is heavy clay, of a gumbo nature, and as the ground was saturated with water for several weeks, owing to the heavy rains, a large number of the trees, which it had taken years to train, died. The exhibit of currants has been very attractive. Among the especially meri- torious shipments have been several lots of the new variety. Perfection, from C, G. Hooker, Rochester, N. Y. Not only are the berries very large but a large number of fruit stems were from tour to five inches in length, and several sections of fruiting stems indicate that the variety is very productive. During the past week Texas has shown some fifty varieties of grapes, most of which were exhibited by T. V. Munson, of Denison. A large number of them have proved very valuable in the south and a few kinds seem very promising in the northern states. Among the more desir- able kinds are Brilliant, Carman and Beacon. The bedding plants have all been labeled by Superintendent Hadkinson, and as the collection includes a large number of new varieties, this makes it possible for florists and others to study the different sorts. Most of them will be in excellent condition at the time of the S. A. F. convention. E. A. Kanst and Robert Craig will be here during the month of August as jurors. They will give especial attention to the exhibits of shrubbery, deciduous and evergreen ornamental trees and to the green- house and bedding plants. The American Florist. July JO, Shaw's Garden has on exhibition in the Missouri space in the Horticulture build- ing several well grown bunches of Black Hamburg grapes and a number of English encumbers. Lewis and Clark Exposition. The Portland (Oregon) Lewis and Clark centennial exposition, next year, is making good progress. Ten build- ings, of which the agricultural palace, 200x450 feet, is the largest, are nearly enclosed; those of the United States to receive the exhibits from St. Louis will be. finished January 1; seven national conventions have appointed their next year's meetings at Portland, in a festival hall built to seat 7,000; the corporation has organized its own bureau of accom- modations and warns the public against speculators, and 2,500 visitors on the average a week are already paying admissions to the grounds. John L. Olmsted, the Boston landscape artist, has prepared a scheme for a park system for Portland, ambitious for a city of 130,000, but adequate for the next half century, when it hopes to be one of the greatest, embracing about a dozen separate parks on both sides of the Columbia, each having a distinct indi- viduality, and, as the Lewis and Clark Journal says, "From a long-lying pictur- esque lake one passes to the wild and rugged grandeur of a mountain park with precipitous fern clad canyon walls, foaming cataracts and serpentine trail, winding through the heart of an ancient forest, all within the city limits, could hardly fail to amaze the casual visitor." New Yorlc. The market continues lethargic in character and devoid of anything to excite comment. The rainy weather of the past few days has not tended to improve the quality of the produce coming in, indeed it is plain that some flowers have suffered severely. It has, however, in a degree cut down the shipments to a volume more in harmony with the demand. Most of the sweet peas arriv- ing are in very unsalable condition, so poor are they in appearance, and com- mission men are bothered not a little with the explanations they are called upon to make to their growers, who see no reason why sweet peas should not arrive in practically as good condition as when shipped. Packed wet they easily spoil enroute to market, and do not bring enough to pay the express charges. Asters are arriving in quantity, but the the majority of them are short in stalk, and the blooms are irregular in shape. The purple varieties are in strong demand, but are somewhat scarce yet. Gladioli are glutting the market. The deep colored varieties do not seem to move at any price, and are fixtures from the start. Hotels just now are takers of gladioli in large quantities for table decorations, the low prices tempting them to decorate a little more extensively than usual at this time of year. Lilv of the valley is in rather short supply, but quite firm at quoted prices. Carnations are about turned ofi"; a few dealers, however, are still receiving supplies of the white varie- ties, on the whole fairly good stock. Lilies are in plenty, but do not bring the high prices of last week. Some nice Tittle lots of bouvandia are coming in, and sell well. Its waxy whiteness is attractive these days when good white stock of anything is scarce. Roses are in plenty, but in the main of the same poor quality noted now for weeks. Any choice stock appearing is scrambled for and soon cleared out at good prices. The 4 o'clock closing inaugurated on Twenty-eighth street is pretty generally observed. One or two of the establish- ments, however, close much earlier. Chas. Smith, of Woodside, L. I., is tearing down two old houses and put- ting up a big new one. He will grow smilax in the new house. Many ol the Morris county N J growers are preparing to cut new roses. Early shipments wiir probably make their ap- pearance in the market next week. Jasper McMulIin, of Whitestone, L. I., last week made a hurried trip to Virginia to attend the funeral of his mother. Alex. J. Guttman is summering at Freeport, L. I., and not at Lake Hunt- ingdon, as previously reported. Cleary's Horticultural Hall has been re- painted, and a stock ot plants is being handled there at retail. Otto Petersen has iust returned from a much enjoyed vacation spent in the Pocono mountains. Anderson & Christensen, Short Hills, SHRUBBERY AND TREES AT THE WORLD'S FAIR. (Exhibited by the Peterson Nursery, Chicago.) N. J., are building a range of new houses. G. B. Wilson, of Philadelphia, will make orchids a specialty at Great Neck, L. I. F. S. Good, of Fenrich's, has returned from a trip to Boston. Wm. H Gunther isenjoying a vacation at Sea Girt, N. J. Chicago. Good stock remains tar too short, and much more could be disposed of were it available. There is enough of most lines in common grades to keep up with the standing shipping orders, but anything of above average shipping quality is scarce. American Beauty roses are com- ing in now in fair supply and quality, but most of the tea roses are not up to the average. Carnations do not create much of a stir. The cut has been small and the demand is about on a par. Asters are coming in now in large quantities, and so far the demand has kept well up. The seventh regiment, Illinois national guard, which has been in camp at Camp Lincoln, Springfield, had a company last week that might be considered unique. J. B. Deamud organized the company and claimed to have forty-two members. He held an election and elected Jos. K. Raske captain and himself first lieutenant. These two members joined the seventh regiment in camp and were known as company N ot the fourth battalion. Their duty was to enjoy themselves and from all accounts they fulfilled it to the letter. Their headquarters was a place for merriment and the other officers found their way there frequently. Up to date we have no roster or other account of the missing forty. The lieutenant, however, disabled some it may be, is again at the old stand. .fohn Deamud was a soldier bold, And used to war's alarms: But a cannon ball took olT his legs, So he laid down his arms. Now as they bore him off the field, He said, -'let others shoot While here I leave the second lej;. And the Seventh Irish Foot."" Hail fell on Friday of last week at noon during a severe storm. Some damage to glass was wrought on the west side. F. A. Schneider, at Harlem and Schneider avenues. Oak Park, sustained a heavy loss, approximately $500. F. Blondell lost about $ too worth of glass. George Baldwin, at Superior and Linden streets, reports a $50 loss. In a storm Wednes- day of this week damage to the extent of $100 was done by the hail at Mt. Green- wood cemetery. Outdoor stock, especi- ally cannas, was bady damaged. The George W ittbold Company is mak- ing extensive improvements at its office on Buckingham place. The main office is being elevated about four feet. The com- pany had the misfortune this week of having two large plate glass windows broken by careless workmen. The greenhouse at Humboldt park is said to be in a dilapidated condition. The woodwork in the cupola is rotted to such an extent that the iron rods have pulled out. A hard \(indstorm would do great damage to the structure. It is probable that the Flower Growers' Company will have a new home some time in the future. The building has been sold and there is talk of a new building on the same site, corner of Randolph street and Wabash avenue. Frank Garland will discontinue his down town store. Michael Winandy, who is in the same rooms, will handle much of the output besides his own. Winandy's asters, which are coming in, are of a high order. Reports from Merilan, Wis., whe 1^04. The American Florist: Walker Kennicott and A. C. Kohlbrand are camping, indicate that the muscal- longes are having a hard time of it. Leonard Kill and wife and Mrs. Peter Reinberg returned this week from a two weeks' outing at Colorado Springs. P. J. Hauswirth is in St. Louis this week on business pertaining to the sports at the coming S. A. F. convention. W. E. Lynch, of E. H. Hunt's, accom- panied by his family, is spending his vacation at Sodus, Mich. plants than from those grown outside. He has a fine lot of Asparagus Sprengeri growing in common glass boxes, and standing between the posts of some of the houses beneath the gutters. This often waste space is thus made profitable as the plants appear to do very well. The boxes have about six inches of manure in the bottom which the roots soon found and sent out strong vigorous sprays for which there seems a ready sale at all times. In the grounds there is a 1^^^^ f^'iA^M ■^\'^ ..V ^:-^:-j^'"\ '^^■?- JS^'^;'" y w — m PHLOX RICHARD WALLACE AT THE WORLD'S FAIR. (Exhibited by EUwanger i<; Barry, Rochester, N. Y.) George Souster and family have been camping at Maple villa, Elgin, 111., for the last two weeks. E. H. Hunt reports a steady demand for florists' supplies. His shipping has also been active. J. A. Budlong's summer cut of American Beauty roses is coming in in splendid shape. A. Lauge, accompanied by his family, left Saturday for a sojourn in the west. E E. Peiser, of KennicotL's, has been indisposed this week. John Risch has been absent irom his store on vacation. Visitors: J. A. Evans, Richmond, Ind.; George Pease and William Kiefaber, of Dayton, O., president and vice-president, respectively, ol the Miami Floral Com- pany, of Dayton. Philadelphia. Eastern American Beauty roses are now to be had at almost any time in at least two of the commission houses and are bringing as much as $3 per dozen. They are about the only salable roses to be had as the home production in all varieties is very poor. In fact all classes of stock is in very bad shape; carnations are very small; sweet peas are almost over and asters are not as yet up to any mark of excellence, and it takes at least two bunches of twenty-five each to get a salable two dozen. Stem rot in the field and a blight in the house, both now prev- alent, is likely to keep the supply down to healthy selling limits this season. While the demand in the stores is only normal, there is so little coming in that all the stock is used up every day and any little spurt keeps the dealer hustling to get enough for his orders. It looks now as if it would be two weeks or more before there will be any relief. John Shellem has just finished planting his carnation houses. The stock used is all from 3-inch and 4-inch pots, grown inside, and is bushy and stocky. He says he gets better results from these young half acre of herbaceous phlox in full flower. A good portion of them have fer- tilized seedlings. Quite a number of those in flower were of beautiful brilliant shades quite equal to the latest imported. Mr. Shellem says the demand for this class of plants is rapidly increasing. A long hedge of white althseas furnishes fine flow- ers for design work. Mr. Shellem thinks of installing the air pressure system of watering. In this system the tank is water and air tight and is in the ground out of the way of danger from storms or cold. Air is pumped into it and a pres- sure kept up with the gasoline engine working automatically. He says it is successful in a number of places where it has been given a trial. M. B. Taylor, foreman for the H. E. Newbury Company, of Magnolia, N. C, was in town this weekgetting acquainted with his customers of the trade. He tells an interesting story of the tuberose, of which plant his firm makes a specialty. They are grown in moderate quantity by the farmers of the surrounding district. Some three years ago the total output amounted to about 11,000,000 bulbs. The present year, owing to the dry season the crop will not reach above 7,000,000, three-fourths of which are exported. The price has advanced quite considerably and sales have fallen ofi' accordingly, but Mr. Taylor says that the new price is likely to prevail, as there is no money for any one at less figures. Tuberoses are grown from sets and can only be planted two years in the same soil as it then seems barren of the neces- sary elements to produce good bulbs, until a succession of crops. Sets are sown in the first of April and the roots dug in October. They require speciallv arranged sheds in which to dry them, where they must remain until packed for shipment, as it seems to injure them to be packed away in bulk. They are try- ing Dutch bulbs, hyacinths, tulips, etc., and think they will be successful. Valley is also being grown and the prospects are good. Some 90,000 gladioli were forced for the northern market this spring. The flowers produced were fine and the returns lairly satisfactory. .Longiflorum lilies are not a success but Lilium auratum, L. roseum and those of a similar type seem to grow well and they have hopes to be able soon to supply the American market with this stock. The meeting of the creditors of Robert Craig & Son. held last Tuesday after- noon at the office. Forty-ninth and Mar- ket streets, was well attended, about forty being present. There was a very general expression from the florists as to the excellent condition of the houses and the stock of plants. "Never saw them look finer," was the general remark. It was unanimously decided to continue Mr. Burton as assignee until after next Easter, with full power to expend all money necessary to keep the plants in order and to purchase necessary stock for the continuance of the business. A report of the business done is to be made to the creditors within three weeks after that time. Itwas announced that acash offer of $110,000 had been refused for the ground, which showed that the Chestnut street half purchased by Mr. Craig two years ago had increased $35,000 in value since that time. Will not some grower start a corre- spondence school teaching the art of cut- mmamsiiMma -«^;M '■'i- ■'>■!**'■ .iH''^J^!lrJ-SSf1^.-Qi^>,<.f.j,..n'^^ "^-^ V' ., ■■ -■-■■■/■ J'^'*^'l.'i ^^/f^gEKSKKB^VBK^^^^^^^^vBr^^^^S^SSK^BKt^B^^K^^^^^K^BBnSBti^'^-- CANNA WEST VIRGINIA AT THE (Exhibited by Gus. Obermey WORLD'S FAIR, ST. LOUIS, MO. r, Patkersburg, VV. Va.) 8 The American Florist. July JO, ting roses and other flowers for market? We think he would enroll a large number of scholars from this neighborhood. In fact if the price were not placed too high we would like to hand out a few gratu- itously to some of the boys who now cut Kaiserin roses so green that the bud not only does not open, but the stem wilts so that it has not the strength to hold up the little green bud. Julius Koehler, of Franktord, says that the aster beetle is so bad in his neighbor- hood that they follow the flowers to the graves in the cemetery and eat them down to the bare stems. K. An exhibition of all the new and meri- torious varieties of China asters and cannas is invited at the meeting of the Florists' Club of Philadelphia to be held Tuesday evening, August 2, 1904. All those desiring to send exhibits should forward same prepaid care David R«st, Horticultural Hall, Broad street, above Spruce, Philadelphia, Pa. Edwin Lonsdale, Sec'y. Boston. The main attraction of last Saturday's show at Horticultural Hall was the aquatic flower display. There were three large tanks, one from Mrs. J. L. Gardner and two from Harvard Botanic Garden. Nymphseas, nuphars, eichhornias, limnan- themums and pontederias prettily asso- ciated with clumps of sedges and water grasses were comprised in the collections, the nymphaas being shown in profusion and wide variety of hardy species and varieties. W. A. Manda brought from South Orange a fine group of telias and cattleyas, receiving honorable mention for Lselia elegans var. Mrs. George Schlegel and Lalia elegans seedling No. 200. Wm. Whitman showed fifty vases of hardy phloxes, named varieties. Mrs. Gardner contributed a set of achimenes and Edw. Kirk staged a fine scarlet hardy carnation seedling for which he was given honorable mention. The Boston Mycological Club was in evidence with a bewildering show of edible, dele- terious and poisonous mushrooms and fungous growth of varied form and color and intensely interesting to the devotees of the cult. Moth pests in this vicinity are tempor- arily quiet. Brown tails have laid their eggs and vanished. Some of them have gone down the gullets of the English sparrows. The gypsy moth is in the pupa state. In some spots the moths have already emerged and are engaged in placing the tell-tale yellow egg patches on the trunks of the trees. The section in Jamaica Plain and vicinity where the elm leaf beetle was so tr9ublesome last year seems entirely free from the pest, not a trace of it having been seen this season. Faithful spraying is responsible in part, but Mr. Pettigrew thinks that the very severe winter must ha^e been too much for the insect. The aquatic gardening at Olmstead pairk is beautiful at present. Nymphaas ar? blooming by thousands and the margins of the water are bright with lythrums and pontederias. The greenhouses belonging to the estate of [the late lohnDuane, at West Medford, hajve been sold to J. W. Howard for removal. I'lowers are still in moderate supply and business exceedingly dull. No demand from watering places as yet. The L. H. Poster greenhouses report the largest business in their history, this ea,son, stock well depleted. J" T. Butterworth and' son have gone to St. John, N. B., for a two weeks' visit. Visitors in town: W. A. Manda, South Orange, N. J.; C. B. Weathered, New York; L. B. Brague and Mrs. Brague, Hinsdale, Mass ; John Clark, of Botanic Garden, and Dr. Peters, of Agricultural Department, Washington, D. C. St. Louis. The market is at a standstill. The new World's Fair entertainments and funeral work form the only outlet for the stock sent to the commission houses. White asters are coming in and they sell better than the colored varieties. Tube- roses, single, are selling fairly well. A few double are coming in of very good qual- ity. Afew American Beauty roses are on the market but not of very good quality. Roses are decidedly off crop, but few Lieutenant Deamud. (See Chicago notes, page 6.) being marketable, and those of very infe- rior quality. White carnations of poor quality are plentiful. There is a scarcity of good pink and red. 6 us. Eggling has the decorations for railroad a.nd transportation day, July 29. There are to be thirty-five floats on electric launches and many flowers will be used. This will be the banner feature of the fair. H. G. Berning is painting his store, getting ready for the fall rush. Geo. Waldbart reports trade as very good for this time of year. Mrs. Ayres reports large orders for funeral work. Visitors: H. H. Schepherd, Allendale, 111.; A. Bu-jdy, foreman Garfield Green- houses, Salem, Ohio. W. F. Baltimore. The cut flower trade moves along the line of unvarying dullness with few features to give variety or animation, but the litnited demands are hard to meet with the stock offering. Cool nights and cloudy days, with heavy rains almost every twenty-four hours, have made flowers, both inside and out, unseason- ably scarce. The precipitation has been abnormal, though very unequally divided, and hail storms have again been in evidence, though not doing much actual damage. The temperature has been erratic and nothing can be predicted a few hours ahead. Miss Alice Graham, second daughter of Robt. L. Graham, of the Old York Road, underwent an operation recently for appendicitis and is now happily on the road to recovery. F. G. Berger is building a new house adjoining the office at his place on Green- mount avenue. Philip B. Welsh, at Glen Morris, is building a hous= for roses 20x100 feet. S. B. Washington, D. C. William S. Clarke, senior member of the firm of Clarke Brothers, is working up a stock of plants that may be classed as rare in commercial greenhouses. They are the Poinsettia pulcherrima plenissima, or double poinsettia. Mr. Clarke, who is an intelligent grower, considers it a variety and not a sport. It was, he says, discovered in Mexico about twenty-five years ago, and some of the plants were shipped to Europe. In a short time they were introduced into England and about twenty years ago were imported into the United States. Among the first plants received in this country :were sent to Superintendent W. R. Smith, of the United States Botanic Garden, and though it does not seem to be generally known, the stock has been kept there ever since. The wood is a shorter jointed than the single variety, harder to root and the roots are finer. The leaves are longer and more pointed. The flowers are large and handsome, forming a com- plete rosette, the color being a crimson- scarlet, the center a cluster of crimson bracts, a decided improvement on the yellow of the singles. Being shorter jointed wood it is stifier and more desir- able as a pot plant than the single variety. Aside from the exceptions men- tioned the habit of growth and time of blooming is about the same as the singles. Mr. Clarke for the last three months has been cutting fine Carnot roses. He con- siders the Carnot the best summer rose of its class. He has also made a good c»t of Kaiserin. George H. Cooke has opened his new store at Connecticut avenue and L street, a very desirable location. George Field's health is reported as im- proving. S. E., San Francisco. Funeral work has kept the florists on the jump the last week. The result was that stock kept moving nicely. If it were not for the funeral work, business would be very quiet. Golden Gate park is to have the finest aquarium in the world. Dr. Harry Tevis has determined to build this unique monu- ment to his father, the late Lloyd Tevis, who accumulated a fortune here in the early days. The aquarium is to cost between ;$3,000,000 and $4,000,000. John Galen Howard, supervising archi- tect of the University of California, is preparing the plans. Schwerin Brothers have just completed replanting three of their carnation houses with young stock. E. W. McLellan & Company, of Burlingame, have also replanted their entire plant with young stock. John H. Sievers & Company are in with their tuberous begonias. Their carna- tion houses are in splendid condition and a good crop for this season is assured. igo4. The American Florist. Domoto Brothers, of San Leandro, are still adding more glass to their plant. They now have nine houses 28x250, which does not include their old plant. J. De Bono was married to Miss M. Conly on Saturday, July 23, at the French church. Many of his friends were there to congratulate him. Harold George, of Elmhurst, has added another carnation house to his plant. The Elmhurst Floral Company is doing likewise. F. Armanino, who now has the late Chas. Haselbacher's place, has some exceptionally good Kaiserin roses. J. Sievers, Jr., has returned from Salt Lake city, where he has been for some time. H. G. Helmer, of Santa Barbara, was a visitor last week. A. J. R. Cincinnati. Business for the present week is all that can be wished for, with a big demand for white flowers. Several large out-of-town orders had to be turned down the past few days on account of scarcity of stock. Carnations are about over and roses are very small. Asters are coming along nicely, and in a week or ten days there will be a nice supply. Gladioli are a glut, and red flowers of all kinds are pretty hard to move. The Florists' Club outing last Thurs- day was very poorly attended, and it is a difficult matter to give the cause. The Elks being here to celebrate their reunion must have had some efiect on the attend- ance. We trust that President Ben George will be able to stir the boys up a little and inject some enthusiasm into the society. Here is hoping he will suc- ceed. A good many of the old faces so familiar on these outings were not to be seen. Of course, the younger element, those that bowl and play baseball, were there. P. J. and Mrs. Hauswirth. of Chi- cago, and James Hartshorne, of Joliet, 111., were with us and did their best to enliven matters. It seemed as though the majority went up to Coney Island to lie down under the trees and sleep. Superintendent of Parks Critchell announces that as soon as the Board of Public Service fixes the time the Eden Park greenhouses will beopen two nights a week to the public. Mr. Critchell has an unusually fine collection in the house just now, and with those that are still to come there will be enough to continue the exhibitions until late in the fall. J. M. McCuUough's Sons have incor- porporated their business, with a capital stock of $250,000. The incorporators were Albert McCuUough, H. B. McCul- lough, Ed Lester, George Parvin and D. Carmichael. Aleck Ostendorp, of McCuUough's, is off on his vacation. He is camping on the banks of the Little Miami river with friends. George & Allan are cutting nice longi- florum lilies, which sell readily at $1.50 per dozen. A. O. Louisville, Ky. The last week has been an unusual one for the month of July, especially in funeral work, there having been so much that now it would be a hard matter to make a small design. Roses of any quality are very scarce and the demand slow. Car- nations are very small and scarce, and asters are being rapidly substituted for them. Asters are coming on nicely but the demand is too extensive for the sup- ply. Auratum lilies of good quality can be had. Sweet peas are out of question, the dry spell being the cause. Green goods, except smilax, are plentiful. The next meeting of the Kentucky Society of Florists will be held Tuesday, August 2, probably at Wm. Walker's, in the Highlands. It was decided to hold this meeting at night, owing to the dis- satisfaction caused by holding the last one in the afternoon, the employes being unable to attend, as it would have been impossible to close down the houses with 95° outside and go to Riverview and discuss "How To Do Things" and at the same time ruining things at home. It is hoped those not having been able to attend the last meeting will show up at the next, and not resign because one got a little more breeze than the others. Come on, boys, stay with the crowd. Anders Rasmussen, New Albany, has a lot of roses which he intends to holdover another year, resting them and then tying down. This ought to prove suc- cessful in this case, as the stock is just the kind far that purpose. The carna- tions ill the field are looking well, espe- cially Mrs. Thomas W. Lawson. Schulz's "magnolia grove" produced some nice flowers, which proved to be novelties here. J. E. Marret's office and show-house have been painted, making the place very attractive. F. L. S. Saginaw, Mich. The terrific hailstorm which swept over this city July 22, about 2 p. m., has left ruin and desolation in its wake, the like of which but few in the craft have suf- fered in recent years. The combined losses of the Roethke Floral Company and J. P. Goetz will foot up many thou- sands of dollars, both being in the direct path of the storm, which came from the north. Not a pane of glass was left intact on either place. The ruin wrought by the elements was complete, the accu- mulation of years being swept away within the short space of ten minutes. Not only was there a loss of glass, but the young stock already housed and that still in the field, such as carnation plants, will likewise prove a loss, at least to a great extent. After a more than ordi- narily prosperous spring season both the Roethke Floral Company and J. B. Goetz had bviilt extensive additional houses to their already large ranges, the former completing a house 57x165 and the lat- ter three large rose houses. Fortunately neither of the sufferers is inclined to be- wail his fate. On the contrary, the indomitable energy that knows no fail- ure but perseveres in spite of adverse conditions, characterizes both. Charles Frueh & Sons and Grohmann Brothers fortunately escaped disaster. It was West Saginaw that suffered. At Frueh's things in general look ex- ceedingly well. Carnation plants in the field have never made a finer and more robust growth, nor have young roses planted three weeks ago shown finer progress. As usual, they will have a fine lot of poinsettias, bothforcut bloom and pot plants. Chrysanthemums are doing splendidly. The midsummer dull spell is on, and with the exception of funeral work, a branch that knows no season, things are at a standstill. Charles Frueh, Sr., has left for afishing tour, and from all accounts things, or bass, are coming his wav. O. New Bedford, Mass. On July 22 all the flower stores and some of the greenhouses were closed at 12 o'clock for the Florists' Club's outing on the shores of Sassaquin pond, eight miles from the city. At the picnic there was first a clambake. Then there was some bowling and a few took a tramp through the woods. But the principal interest was in the game of base ball between the store and greenhouse men. It was not exactly a professional game, as some of the members had not played ball for twenty-five vears. But they made much noise and had lots of fun. President Pierce, being too fat to play ball, was utilized as scorer. After a hard game of ten innings the final score was: Store men, 16; greenhouse men, 15. The club had as guests from out of town Mr. Mann, of Randolph, and Mr. Anderson, of Waltham. The city has been doing some tree planting on Bridge square. A lot of sugar maples four or five inches in diameter were set out last year, but all died. This year they are being replaced. The reason given for the trees dying is that there is so much jarring of the ground by the trolly cars the root fibres cannot retain their connection with the soil. Better set out smaller trees. About all the flowers that are to be seen in market now are sweet peas, asters and gladioli. The blight on asters outdoors is very plentiful, but there is none inside the greenhouses. Everybody is at work cleaning out the houses and getting ready for next winter. E. L. Haskell has sold out his green- houses and stock at auction and will confine his business to the store. A. B. H. Butte, Mont. Officers for the ensuing terra were elected July 16 at the semi-annual meet- ing in this city of the Montana Florists' Club. The following were chosen: Presi- dent, A. C. Oehmler; vice-president, Chas. W. Wilson; secretary, A. C Wilhelm; treasurer, Victor Sigel; board of directors, James H. King, N. N. McNamee and Syl- vester Hansen. A committee, consisting of Jacob Seitz, S. Hansen and C. W. Wilson, was ap- pointed to promote the interests of Mon- tana horticulturists. The committee will experiment with a view of raising plants in Montana that grow in other states in abundance. The club proposes to hold a picnic at the gardens next month, and appointed a committee to arrange for the affair. Springfield, III.— Albert T. Hey is visiting in England. WoRCESTEK, Mass. — A. A. Hixon, sec- retary of the Worcester Horticultural Society, is taking his vacation in south- ern New Hampshire. New London, Conn.— Pratt & Giger is the name of a new floral firm which has opened a store here. The owners had a very successful opening on July 18. EvANSTON, III. — As a possible result of the sanitary canal which is to be built through North Evanston property own- ers are expecting to seethe city beautified and the value of real estate enhanced. Mayor Barker and other citizens are advocating a plan to lay out drives and parkways along the bank of the canal, which will be a channel for clear water above the Greenwood boulevard pump- ing station. 10 The American Florist. July 30, Twentieth Year. Subscription, Sl.OO ft year. To Europe, $2.00. Subscriptions accepted only from those in the trade. Advertisements, on all except cover pages, 10 Cents a Line, Agate; $1.00 per incb. Cash with Order. No Special Position Guaranteed. Discounts are allowed only on consecutive inser- tions, as follows — 6 times, 5 per cent; 13 times, 10 per cent; 26 times, 30 per cent; 52 times, 30 per cent. Space on front pages and back cover page sold only on yearly contract at $1.00 per inch, net. The Advertising Department of the Ambrioan Florist is for florists, seedsmen and nurserymen and dealers in wares pertaining to those lines only. Orders for less than one-hall inch space not accepted. Advertisements must reach us by Wednesday to secure insertion in the issue for the following Saturday. Address AMERICAN FLORIST CO., Chicago. When sending us change 0/ address, always send the old address at the same time. Bahlias show a disposition to bloom early this season. President Breitmeyer Is at St. Louis this week on business connected with the coming convention. Crotons, dracsenas and similar stock in frames are making a rapid growth now and require an enormous quantity of water these July days. At this season of the year leave the air on the palm house all night. By avoid- ing over-forcing conditions and moderate stimulation hard foliage that will with- stand the hardships of next winter's handling is assured. A. L. Schwoerbel has sent us a com- munication in which he advocates the formation of an international associa- tion to promote the interests of horticul- ture and floriculture. At the rose show of the National Hor- ticultural Society of France, held in Paris May 25, H. Defresne, of Vitry, near Paris, received a gold medal for a giant Crimson Rambler rose grown in the form of a parasol with a 12-foot stem. Hall. Hail storms of unusual severity have occurred at many points during the past week. Secretary John J. Esler of the Florists' Hail Association is busy adjust- ing the losses in a number of cases, but can attend to all the new business that comes to him. Write him now if your greenhouses are not insured. His address is Saddle River, N. J. New York to St. Louis. Following are the arrangements for transportation to theS. A. F. convention at St. Louis, as announced by Chairman Patrick O'Mara of the transportation committee. The route is by the Balti- more & Ohio R. R., with stop-overs at Philadelphia, Washington and Cincin- nati. The rates are, season excursion ticket $34; sixty day excursion $28.35; fifteen day excursion $23.25; Pullman rate $6 each way. Mr. O'Mara urges that reservations be given the committee at the earliest possible moment— he emphasizes this— and states that on request the committee will endeavor to secure hotel accommodations also. Reh-eshments for the special train have not been forgotten. Chlcasro to St. Louis. Preliminary plans for transportation to St. Louis for the S. A. F. convention include a special train on the Wabash railroad, leaving Monday, August 15, time to be announced later. The rate for the round trip on this train will be probably about $8.00. Those who pass through Chicago, enroute to St. Louis, should travel by this train and tickets should be made to read via the Wabash railroad from Chicago. Berths will be reserved and all further informa- tion supplied on application to P. J. Hauswirth, 227 Michigan avenue, Chicago. Boston to St. Louis. New England parties intending to go to the S. A. F. convention are requested to communicate with W. J. Stewart, 11 Hamilton place, Boston. If a sufficient number of excursionists are assured to start on Sunday, August 14, a special through sleeping car will be secured. For Convention and World's Fair Visitors. Members of the S. A. F. should not fail to attend the first convention session each day. There will be plenty of time to see the fair later in the day and during the evening. The evening, with the bril- liant lights and lower temperature, is said to be the very best time to see the fair. From the city take the Market street electric cars for the entrance nearest to the Horticulture building. The Union railroad station is located on Market and Eighteenth streets. The S. A. F. convention visitors who wish to secure rooms in advance should communicate with Frank M. Ellis, chair- man of the hotel committee, 1316 Pine street. Get oflf at station 10 on the intramural railroad for the Horticulture building. Other reasonably convenient stations are 7, 8, and 9. Prof. L. R. Taft, who has charge of the judging in the horticultural classes, is now at his office in the Horticulture building. Chief F. W. Taylor's office is at the south end of the Agriculture building, the end nearest the Horticulture building. The S. A. F. convention hall is at Olive, Thirteenth, Fourteenth and St. Charles streets. Superintendent Hadkinson's office is in the Horticulture building. Greenhouse Building. Waynesboro, Pa.— Butterbaugh & Sprenkle, two houses, each 20x115. Cromwell, Conn. — A. N. Pierson, two houses. Woburn, Mass. — Mishawum Flower Company, one house. Manchester, N. H. — Pine Grove ceme- tery, one conservatory. Lenox, Mass. — Frank K. Sturgis, Mrs. John E. Parsons and Charles Lanier, each a range of conservatories. Hastings, Neb— Wm. Sidles, four houses for general stock. Watervliet, N. Y.— W. W. Hannell, house for smilax and ferns, 18x75 feet. Boston, Mass., November 3-6. 1904. — Annua) exhibition Chrysanthemum Society of America. Fred. H. Lemon, Sec'y, Richmond, Ind. Chicago, November — , 1904. — Annual exhibi- tion Horticultural Society of Chicago. E. A. Kanst, Asat. Sec'y, 5700 Cottage Grove Avenue, Chicag.0. DoBBS Ferry, N. Y., November 11-12, 1904. — Fourth annual flower show Dobbs Ferry Garden- ers' Association. Henry Kastberg, Sec'y, Dobbs Ferry, N. Y. JoLiET, III., November — , 1904. — Annual exhi- bition Joliet Improvement Association. James H. Ferriss, Sec'y, Joliet, 111. Madison, N. J., October 27-28, 1904.— Ninth annual flower show Morris County Gardeners' and Florists' •Society. S. Redstone, Sec'y, Madison, N.J. Montreal. Que., November 9-10, 1904.— Fif- teeenth annual chrysanthemum show of Montreal Gardeners' and Florists' Club. W. H. Harobin, Sec'y., 23 Closse street, Montreal. New York, N. Y., November 10-17, 1904.— Annual exhibition American Institute of the City of New York. Dr. Robert Taylor, Mgr., 19-21 West Forty-fourth street. New York. Philadelphia, Pa., November 8-12, 1904.— Annual exhibition Pennsylvania Horticultural Society. David Rust, Sec'y, Horticultural Hall, Broad street, below Locust, Philadelphia. Providence, R. I., November 16, 1904. — Chrys- anthemum and carnation exhibition Rhode Island Horticultural Society. C. W. Smith, Sec'y, 27-29 Exchange street. Providence. Red Bank, N. J,, November 1—2, 1904.— Seventh annual exhibition Monmouth Horticultural Soci- ety. H. A. Kettel. Sec'y, Fairhaven, N. J. Tarrttown, N. Y., November 1-3, 1904.— Annual exhibition Tarrytown Horticultural Society. E. W. Neubrand, Sec'y., Tarrytown. N. Y. Toronto, Ont., November 8-12, 1904.— Chrysan- themum exhibition Toronto Gardeners' and Flo- rists' Association. E. F. Collins, Sec'y, Toronto. Coming Exhibitions. LSecretaries are requested to supply any omis- sions from this list.] Boston, Mass., November 3-6, 1904.— Chrysan- themum exhibition Massachusetts Horticultural Society. W. p. Rich, Sec'y, Horticultural Hall, 300 Massachusetts avenue, Boston, Mass. SITUATIONS. WANTS, TOR SAIE. Qne Cent Per Word. Cash with the Adr. Plant Advt. NOT admitted under this head. Every paid subscriber to the American Florist for the year 1903 is entitled to a five-line want ADV. (situations only) free, to be used at any time during the year. Situation Wanted — As gardener on private place. Address ABC, care American Florist. Situation Wanted— Position as working fore- man. Good rose and carnation grower and general plantsman. References. State terms. X care American Florist. Situation Wanted—By thoroughly experienced grower ol palms, ferns and bedding plants. Orchids a specialty. Englishman, age ^. PIP, care American Florist. Situation Wanted — As florist; first-class gar- dener; specialty, roses. Have 18 years' experience both in this country and Germany. Address P B X care American Florist. Situation Wanted— As foreman or manager, by an ex perienced com petent grower with con- siderable executive ability. Address Steele, care American Florist. Situation Wanted— By a first-class grower, to take charge of the growing end of a small place. State wages without board. Address Wm. Kirkham. 3847 State St., Chicago. Situation Wanted — By first-class carnation grower, with best of references: age 28; 12 years' experience. Good wages expected. Address Enchantress, care American Florist. Situation Wanted— By a married man; able to take charge. Best of references. West or middle west. Address Chas- Duerb, 815 N. Wahsatsch Ave., Colorado Springs, Colo. Situation Wanted— By a young man, age 25, single; 12 years' experience in all branches of gardening on first-class private places. Charge of private place preferred. Address G N, care American Florist. Situation Wanted— On private place, as assist- ant gardener; lO jears' experience: best of refer- euces. Please state wages and particulars when writing. Single man, 27 years old. Address J J D, P. O. Box 238, Fairfield, Conn. Situation Wanted— By florist; 25 years' practi- cal experience growing fine roses, carnations, 'mums and general stock. Good designer. Best references. Address W, Florist, 47 Miami Ave., Detroit, Mich. igo4. The American Florist. 11 'Situation Wanted— About Seotember 1, by a sober, industrious, middle aged man; 15 years' experience in pot and floriculture: capable of taking charge of small commercial or fine private place. References Address H W, care American Florist. Situation Wanted— By florist; 25 years' of age; can grow good roses and carnations, palms, ferns, orchids and bedding plants. Successful nropaga- tor; German; with life experience. Want full charge. Address E. Bahnke, 900 63rd St., St. Louis, Mo. Situation Wanted— Single man, 38 years of age ; 12 years' experience; good rose, carnation, palm and fern grower. Commercial or private. Speaks French and German. Good references. Please scate wages, etc. Address A W 509, General P. O., Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Situation Wanted— By September for land- scape gardening or to take charge of growiug ornamental nursery stock. Good draftsman. Can take charge of grading and lay out any kind of places. Well up in ail branches oC horticulture. German, age 27, single. .Western or southern states preferred. 406, care American Florist. Situation Wanted— An American, at present employed, of unusual business ability, desires a first-class situation or working interest in some good establishment or will accept traveling posi- tion. A No. 1 grower and propagator either in greenhouses or nursery and good ability at landscaping. First-class references. Competent, care American Florist. Situation Wanted— By practical, hustling, all- around florist; extra good propagator and grower of roses, carnations and 'mums; 6 years' experi- ence in the east and 3 years in the middle west. Also can handle help to best advantage. Please give full particulars in first letter; also state wages. Can furnish A No. 1 references as to ability sobriety, etc. Address Florist, 2101 Harnt-y St., Omaha, Neb. Situation Wanted- By flr^st-class florist and landscape gardener, thoroughly experienced in horticulture and landscape work. First-class grower of all tro:>ical plants, fancy rock work and all decorative work for conservatory. Drawing of plans and execution of same for landscape vpork; 37 years' experience in Germany, France and Switzerland, 14 years in this country. Would take charge of private, commercial or public institution as head gardener or superintendent. German, married; best of references. U \V R, care American Florist. Wanted Partner- With money to develop and enlarge a good paying business; 3,600 feet of glass, want to double or treble size of plant. It is too small for present needs. Population 4,000. Other towns in easy reach. Partner who understands gardening preferred. For particulars, address Box 276 Richmond, Mo. Help Wanted^A reliable all-around florist to " take charge of small place where carnations and general stock is grown. Address Otto Baumann, Manistee, Mich. Help Wanted- All-around florist, married or single, for up-io-daie place, on roses. Wages, $13 per week. Address William Dittman, New Castle, Ind. Help Wanted — An all-around good florist, mar- ried, to take charge on shares of a 10,000 square feet greenhouse, mostly carnations. Send refer- ences at once. C, care American Florist. Help Wanted— A reliable, sober florist, for pot plants and general greenhouse work; steady place; married man preferred. State experience, wages and references. Address I P, care American Florist. Help Wanted— Assistant greenhouse man for private place; must have some experience in growing of roses, etc. $45 per month. Single man. No drinker need to apply. Address C. Uffler, Govanstown, Balto., Md. Help Wanted— For vegetable houses, a compe- tent and industrious man; must be sober and steady; permanent position to right party. Give references and experience. Address I. Shelbt Cball Co., Monongahela, Pa. Help Wanted— Young man to take charge of store m San Francisco; must be honest and give good reference; full particulars. Must be on hand September I. Man from middle states pre- ferred. Address P K, care American Florist. Help Wanted— Great business chance. Bright man wnnted, well up in office work and who knows something of tbe seed and grain business; some capital required to obtain an important office in a well, established, organized concern handling seeds and grain; located in the west; growers, dealers, and importers; a chance in a lifetime for the right party. Write, giving ability, means and references. Address Nebraska, care Eastern office. Am. Florist, 43 W. ^iSth Street, New York, N. Y. For Sale-Eight section A raerican steam boiler; used three seasons; price $150: cost over $400. Geo. C. Schmitt, Tuscola, 111. For Sale— Greenhouse and two lots; fine loca- tion; only greenhouse in town. Mrs. T. Denham, Whitehall, Mich. For Rent— Greenhouses, 13 acres of land, house and barn. Apply to Mrs. Peter Engleland, Blue Island, 111. For Sale— Greenhouse, 2,500 feet of glass; rare bargain; good location; business established; owner in failing health. For particulars, address S. A. Noble, El Dorado, Kan. For Sale — A first-class top delivery wagon, can be used by a commercial grower or a retail florist. Also a first-class two-seated wagon. Apply to Charles Millang, 50 W. 29th St., New York. For Sale— We offer a steel Kroeschell boiler with water back; capacity 3,000 lineal feet 4-inch cast pipe in fine condition for $80 f. o. b. South Bend. Treanor & Rettic, South Bend, Ind. For Sale — 14.000 feet of glass in central Indiana gas belt. Well paying, in full running order. Large stock; best rose soil. $3000 on time; owner wishes to retire. Address B, care American Florist. For Sale-7-Greenhouses. Good location for local and shipping business. Well stocked; win- ter coal laid in. Will sell cheap if sold at once. Selling on account of failing health. Jas. Richardson, London, O. For Rent — A greenhouse establishment in Chicago suburb. 30,000 feet of glass in good con- dition, iron gutters and posts. For full partic- ulars address L. ScHOEDER, Dolton Station, 111, For Sale — At a bargain; four greenhouses, well stocked; also cold frame sash; 3 room cottage, city water; houses heated by hot water; situated at Lynchburg, Va., a city of 35,000 inhabitants. J. Palmer Gordok, Ashland, Va. For Sale— 8,000 feet of glass well stocked; two acres; good five room house, city water, tele- phones, wagons and tools. Can sell everything you grow. In city of 6,000 in Missouri. Poor health reason for selling. Address C H, care American Florist. For Sale— On leased ground, at a bargain, grenhouses, dwelling, barn, sheds, etc., with 52 acres of leased land, cultivated in vegetables. Have a 13-year well established local business in vegetables, and a very good local as well as ship- ping trade in pansies and bedding plants. Call or write for descriptive circular. Can be bought with or without growing crop and stock plants. If not sold, will take a good, active partner able to run the business. Will sell for less than half actual value. Address L. MosEAEK, 8500 Anthony Ave., Chicago. For Sale— House of Ave rooms, good basement, bathroom, etc., barn, mill and tank, one large greenhouse 40x130 feet, small propagating house, all new. Good stock of bedding plants, four vacant lots, each 40x140 feet, furniture, tools, pots, boxes, etc. A bargain at $4,750. In San Jose, Cal. Address Wholesale, care American Florist, Chicago. For Sale— An excellent opportunity for some one wishing to go into the greenhouse business; four greenhouses and five acres of land at Ocono- mowoc, Wis.; can be purchased on reasonable terms. Excellent opportunities for growing cut flowers, vegetables and bedding plants. Fine local trade and good slupping facilities to nearby markets. For further particulars apply to C. C. PoLLwoRTH Co., Milwaukee, Wis. For Sale— Florist's retail business, with nice store and greenhouse 18x60, also space for two more greenhouses; established 13 years; good trade in designs, cut flowers, plants and decora- tions; business last six months $4,500; neighbor- hood of four cemeteries; rent for store and dwell- ing, seven rooms, all conveniences, $25 per month. House can be bought ^or $5,500: business for $3,500. Address M M, care American Florist. Wanted. Two young men who have had a little expe- rience in general greenhouse work, who are anxious to learn the business and who want steady places where they can advance as their ability and usefulness to employer will warrant. Room furnished. Address K, care American Florist, Flower Seed Man WANTS POSITION as manager of the flower seed and bulb department of a prominent firm doing a general retail and wholesale business. 30 years' thorough, practical and commercial experience in flower seeds and bulbs; well up in composition of catalogues and advertising. Posi- tion must be permanent. Address **Flowerman»" care Am. Florist, 42 W. 28th St.. New Yorl(. NOTICK OF— STOCKHOLDERS' MEETINQ. CHICAGO, July 1, 1904. Stockholders of the American Florist Company: You are hereby notified that the annual meeting of the Stockholders of the American Florist Com- pany will be hfcld in the Rozier Hotel, St. Louis, Mo., Wednesday. August 17. 1904, at 3 o'clock p. M.. for the purpose of electing directors and oflicers for the ensuing term, and for the transac- tion of such other business as may come before the meeting. cJ. C. VAUGHAN, Pres. M. BARKER, Sec'y. This Property For Sale AT A BARGAIN. feii? • f/ycr^i p r.'v;-r. j^rewasF ,^^ jm i... fi Er '^: pWH 1lt m p L^JrSj^gH^^^^H -^mm. ^ bii An up-to-date greenhouse of about 15.000 feet of glass. Established in 1882. Rebuilt 1902. Heated with Economy Steam Boiler, natural gas for fuel at 13o per 1000; an upright boiler for substitute. One horse, 1 up-to-date florist's wagon, 1 open wagon, 1 new rubber tire top buggy, 4000 carnations, 600 violets in field. Cold storage room 6x8. 10 room house, bath room and closet, hot-air furnace. All in flrst-class condition. County seat, population over 10,000, 3 railroads, 1 electric line. Must sell on account of poor health. Will give further information if desired. r. J. NORTON, Bucyrus, Ohio. 12 The American Florist. July JO, New Orleans. The florists of New Orleans assembled at Mandeville last week to celebrate the nineteenth anniversary of their organiza- tion. Everyone returned home well pleased after staying there a day and a night. This is also the month for the installation of new oiEcers. For the next twelve months the New Orleans Horti- cultural Society will have as officers the following: President, H. Papeworth; vice-president, Charles Ebele; secretary, C. R. Panter; treasurer, John Eblen. The meeting was quite lively and speeches were numerous. President H. Papeworth advocated special attention to rose cul- ture. It is a flower of which a demand is constantly on the increase and which ought to have our best attention. B. M. Wecher exhibited fine buds of Egyptian lotus, climbing lily and Magnolia glauca. From the Metairie Nurseries H. Pape- worth sent a beautilul bunch of Bessie Brown roses. The flowers were perfect, of delicate shade and will prove to be a good acquisition to our varieties. The table laden with the supper was adorned with asters and asparagus from U. J. Virgin. M. M. L. rroy, N. Y. The firm of George T.Sambrook& Son, 413 Fulton street, has been changed to Sambrock Brothers. George T. Sam- brook retires and the business will be conducted by his sons, G. T. and J. E. Sambrook. The firm is rebuilding two 75-foot houses, making them into one house of double the present width of the old houses. The committee which had the matter under advisement has decided that there will be no floral fete at Saratoga Springs this year. Lack of financial support is given as the reason for abandoning the project and in its place a winter carnival will probably be held. The work of improving the park sys- tem of Troy has been at a standstill this season owing to the war between the factions of the political party now in power. Isaac Gillette, carnation grower of Eighth avenue, Watervliet, is rebuilding one house 20x100 feet. W. W. Hannell, of Colonic, Albany county, is building a house for smilax and ferns 18x75 feet. T.J. Totten, of Saratoga Springs, is rebuilding a carnation house 60x100 feet. R. D. WHOLESALE FLORISTS. 228 Diamond St., Pittsburg, Pa. CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED. RICE BROTHERS 128 N. 6th St., MINNEAPOLIS, MINN. Wholesale Cut Flowers and Supplies. . Wild Smilax I ''iasi^^c^l^* Shippers of choice Cut Flowers and Greens of kD kinds. Try us. Wbol^ale flower/arl^ MiLWAnKBE, July 28. Roses, Beauty, long per doz. 3 . 00 " " med. " 1.50® 2 00 " " short 4.00® 8.00 Liberty....- 3.00® 8.00 " Chatenay.. 2.00® 6 00 " Bride, Bridesmaids 2.00® 5.00 " Meteor, Golden Gate 2.00® 5.00 " Perle 2.00® 5.00 Carnations 75® 2.00 Bmilax 15.00 isparagus 35.00@50.00 Valley 3 00® 4.00 Harrisii 8.00@10.00 Sweet peas .25 Adiantum 1.00 Auratums 12 50 Asters 1.00® 3.00 PiTTBBinio July 38. Roses, Beauty, specials 20.00@23.00 " extras 12.00@15.00 " No. 1 6.O0@10.0O " ordinary 3.00® 5.00 Bride, Bridesmaid 3.00® 6.00 Meteor 2.00® 6.00 Liberties 3.00® 6.00 Kaiserin 3.00@IO.00 Carnations 56® 1.50 Lily of the valley 3.00® 4.00 Smilax 6.00®10.00 Asparagus, stringa 25.00®50.00 Asparagus Sprengeri 1. 00® 3.00 Daisies .50 Gladioli 6.00®10.00 Asters 1.00® 3.00 Sweet peas 10® .50 CiNcnraATi, July 38. Koses, Beauty 1.00® 3.00 " Bride, Bridesmaid 3.00® 5.00 " Liberty 3.00® 6.00 " Meteor, Golden Gate 3.00® 6.00 Carnations 1.00® 3.00 Lily of the valley 3.00® 4.00 Asparagus 50.00 Smilax 15.00 Adiantum 1.00® 1.50 Harrisii 8.00®12.50 Sweet peas 1.50@3.50 per 1000 Lilium Rubrum and Album, short 4.00 St. Louis, July 38. Roses, Beauty, long stem 2.50®3.(10 " Beauty, medium stem.. . 1.50@3.00 " Beauty, short stem 50® 1.25 " Bride, Bridesmaid 3.00® 5.00 " Golden Gate 3.00® 5.00 Carnations 1.(0® 2.00 Smilax 12.50@15.00 Asparagus Sprengeri 1.00@ 3.00 " Plumosus '. 25.00@35.00 Ferns, fancy, per 1000 $1.50. Adiantum 1.00 Ismene lilies. 3.00 Gladiolus 3 00® 5.00 Asters 1.00® 4.C0 Tubes 300® 4.00 H.G.BERNING Wholesale florist J402 Pine St., ST. LOUIS, MO. Please mention the American ^'orist 7"hen writing. E. H. Hunt, WHOLESALE Cut flowers "THE OLD RELIABLE." 76 Wabash Ave CHICAGO. Please mention the A merica7i Florist when writings jJ.M.McGULLOUGH'SSONSl I WHOLESALE FLORISTS ALSO SnCCEBSOBS TO THE CINCINNATI CUT FLOWER CO. CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED. 9 1 Special Attention Given to Sliipping Ordert. % I 316 WALNUT ST. CINCINNATI, OHIO. \ Please mention the A merican Fhrist when writing. PeterWieland Wholesale Florist Room 18, 128 E. Third St., CINCINNATI. 0. C. K. KUEHN, Wholesale Florist, 1122 Pine SL, ST. LOUIS, MO. A Complete Line of Wire Designs. i. HOLTON & HUNKEL CO., j —Wholesale Cut Flotvers-- 457 Milwaukee Street. MILWAUKEE, WIS. .^..^4 I Kaiserin Roses, Asters and Carnations I PITTSBURG OUT FLOWER OOWIPANY. Ltd., | 5 SOa l-iberty Avenue, F>ITTSBURG, f»A. g ^«WWWWWMMWWWMWMWWWWMRfflMWMWMMMWWMWMMWWMWWWtBfflMWF Successful Growers are Wanted To kiiow tliat they can dispose of all their surplus stock by adver- ..tisjng in the American Florist. TRY IT NOW. /po/. The American Florist. 13 J.B.Deainu(l WHOLESALE riOBlST 51-53 WabashAve.,CliiGago. Headquarters for FSNCY FERNS. Please -mention the American Florist when -writing. E.C.AMLINQ THE LARGEST, BEST EQUIPPED, MOST CENTRALLY LOCATED WHOLESALE CUT FLOWER HOUSE IN CHICAGO. 32, 34, 36 RANDOLPH ST., CHICAGO. L. D. 'Phones Central 1978 and 1977. jumrmmmTTmTTnTTmTmmTTmmTTmii Please mention the American Florist when writing. Bassett& Washburn 76 & 78 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. Wholesale Dealers and AaaA CljkiujkMik Growers of bill TlOWerS GREENHOUSES: HINSDALE, ILL. Please mention the A merican Ftorist when writing. WIETOR BROS. •Klr.S « Cut Flowers All tele^aph and telephone orders given prompt attention. 51 Wabash Avenac, CHICAGO. Please mentzo?i the A mericati Florist when writing. A. L. RANDALL GO. Wholesale Florists. 1 9 & 2 1 Randolph St., CHICAGO. Send for weekly price list and special quotations on 1000 lots. Please mention the American Florist when writing. Could Not Get Along Without It. American Florist Co.:— Enclosed find $1 for the renewal of the American Florist. I have taken your paper one year and find I could not get along with- out it one week so will send money before the time runs out so as to be sure not to miss a paper. F. H. Rockwood. J.a.BDDL©NG Street, CHICAGO. CUT FLOWERS 37-39 Randolph Straet, CHICAGO. WHOLESALE Boses and A Specialty...^ GROWER of to. W. Mcllar, Wholesale Comniission Florist AND DEALER IN ALL FLORISTS' SUPPLIES. 51 Wabash Ave., Chicago. Long Distance 'Phone Central 3598. Correspondence invited from c^rowers of special- tied in Cut Flowers. Kennlcott Bros. Go. WHOLESALE COMMISSION FLORISTS *"Ai?Kl!fd's"o"i nowisTy supplies At Chicago Market Rates. 42.44 E. Randolph St., CHICAGO. please mention the American Florist when writing. MICHAEL Winandy ro? CUT FLOWERS Wholesale Grower and shippei Room 2<8, 51 Wabash Ave.. Atlas Block, OUinQn'n Telephone Central 3284. UllluagUi SINNER BROS. Wholesale Growers A||T CI AUf CBO and Shippers of bill rLUnCKO 58 WABASH AVENUE, CHICAGO, ILL. With the Flower Telephone- Growers' Co. Central 3067. All telephone and telegraph orders given prompt attention. Wbol^ale ffower/\arl^ Chicago, July 29. Roses. Beauty, 30 to 36-in. stems 3.00® 4.00 80 to 34 " 3.00@2.50 15 to 18 " 1.50® 3.00 " " 12 " 1.00@1.50 " Liberty 4.00® 8.00 " " extra select..... 10.00® 13.00 " Chatenay 4.00® 8.00 " Bride, Bridesmaid 3.00® 6.00 " Meteor, Golden Gate 3.00® 6.00 Carnations 1.00® 1.50 fancy 3.00® 2.50 Valley 3.00® 4.00 Asparagus Plumosus, per string 25 to 50o " " sprays 2.00@6.00 " Sprengeri 3.00® 6 00 Leucothoe Sprays 1. 00 Galax Leaves, Bronze, per 1000, 1.35 .15 i. .. Green, „ „ 1.00 Adiantum 1.00 Fancy ferns... per 1000 1.00® 1.50 Smilax 12.00@15.00 Sweet peas ,. ,20@ .50 A Dally Cut From 40 Growers "Highest Qualifies'* AS WELL AS *'Under Grades" At ruling Market Quotations. WE CAN AND WILL SUPPLY YOUR Cut Flower Wants TO ADVANTAGE. Fancy Ferns, Etc. We carry the most complete line of Florists' Supplies in the West. Catalogue free. E. F. WINTERSON CO., E. F. Winterson, John P. Degnan. L. H. Winterson, Successors to McKellar it Winterson. 45-47-49 Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO. D. WOOD BRANT, SUCCESSOR TO BRANT & NOE FLORAL CO. Grower of CUT FLOWERS AT WHOLESALE. Careful attention given shipping orders. 58=60 Wabash Ave., CniCAaO. GEO. REINBERG, *G*rowe'oi Cut Flowcrs CHOICE AMERICAN BEAUTIES. We will take care of your orders at reasonable prices. Prompt attention. 51 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO, ILL, Poehlmann Bros. Co. Wholesale Growers of Sellers In Cut FlOWOrS All telegraph and telephone orders given prompt attention. 35-37 Greenhouses: Randolph Street, Morton Grove, III. OXIIO.A.OO. WEILAHD AND RISCM CHICAaO'S RELIABLE Wholerale Grower, and Shipper* ol OUT FLOWERS, WHOLESALE FLORISTS Manchester, Mass. — The North Shore Horticultural Society held its annual sweet pea show on July 15. The silver medal for largest and best collection went to Mrs. James McMillan, of Manchester. Please mention the A merican Florist when writing. 14 The American Florist. July 30, LeoNiessen WHOLESALE FLORIST. During the summer months we will be open from 7:00 a. m.until6;00p.m. 1217 Arch Street, PHILADELPHIA, PA. OUR MOTTO; CAREFUL ATTENTION. FULL COUNT. GOOD PACKING. PROMPT SHIPMENTS. RIGHT PRICES. WELCH BROS. IS I^ro-vija.o© {Street All Varieties FLOWERS in Season. FANCY and DAGGER FERNS. FLORISTS' SUPPLIES all kinds. Long Distance Telephone, 6268-6287 Main. .iimMjijriife TlnSy^ hFcirRlSTWr '■^^m h^.'^S^S^isl 84 HAWLEY STREET. ....BO:>TON. Ttie Philadelphia Wholesale Flower Market. 1228 Cherry St., PHILADELPHIA. THIRD FLOOR. Open from 7 A. M. to 6 P. M. Telephones. l^ase mention the American Florist when writing. THOMASYOUNGJr. WHOLESALE riOWIST. CHOICEST CUT FLOWERS. 48 W. 28lh St., NEW YORK CITY. please mention the A merican Florist when writing. N.Y. GUT FLOWER EXCHANGE Coogan BIdg. 6th Ave. and W. 26th St., New York. Open for Cut Flower Sales at 6 o'oloch Every Morning DESIRABLE WALL SPACE TO RENT FOR ADVERTISING. JOHN DONALDSON, Secretary. Please mention the A merican Florist when writing. GALAX LEAVES. Brilliant Bronze or Green. Selected stock, full count, $1.00 per 1000; S3. 75 per 5000. Sphagnum Moss, clean picked stock, large bale, SI. 75 each; by freight, 82.00 each. All Kinds if Decorative Greens and Florittt' Supplies. Tel. 597 Madison Li J. KRESHUVER, Square. 110-112 W. 27th St., New York. Please mention the American Florist when writing. NICKEL PLATE EXCURSION To Boston, Mass., and return, account G. A. R. National Encampment at $17.75 for the round trip from Chicago. Tickets good on any train August I2th, 13th and i4th, and on special train from Chicago at 8 A. M., August 13th. Final return limit September 30th. Also rate of $20.70 for round trip via New York City and Boat, with liberal stopover returning at that point. If desired, stopover can be obtained at Niagara Falls and Chatau- qua Lake within final limit. Three trains daily with modern sleeping-cars. Particulars at city ticket office, 1 1 1 Adams St., Chicago, or address John Y. Calahan, General Agent, 113 Adams St., Room 298, Chicago, for reserva- tion of berths in through standard or tourist sleeping-cars. 18. Best Value in the United States. Am. Florist Co: — You are advertising a book giving full information about the life and care of the chrysanthemum. Send me one copy. If it has as much informa- tion for the money as you give in the American Florist, it will be the best value in the United States. Fred L. Craig. Wbol^ale flower/arK?fe B08TOK, July 27. Roses, Beauty, best 15.00@20.00 medium 8.00@12.00 " " ouUs 50® 4.00 " Bride, Bridesmaid 1.00® 3.00 " extra 4.00® 6.00 Liberty 50® 6.00 Carnations 50® 1.00 " Fancy 100® 1.50 Lily of the valley 3.00® 4.00 Candidum lilies 1.00® 2.00 Smilax 8.00@12 00 Adiantum 75® 1.00 Asparagus 35.00@50.00 Peas 25® .50 Gladiolus Colville 1. CO® 1.50 Pond Lilies 3 00® 6 00 Philadkiphia, July 27. Roses, Tea 3.00® 5.00 " extra 6.00® 8.00 " Queen of Edgely, extra.... 12.CO@16.00 firsts.... 6.00® 8 00 " Beauty, extra 12.00@25.00 " " firsts 6.00® 8.00 Carnations 100® 3.00 Lily of the valley 3.00® 4.00 Asparagus 25.00®50.00 Smilax 12.00®15.00 Lilium Auratum 10.00®ia.50 Gladioli 3.00® 4.00 Asters 1.50® 3.00 Sweet peas 25® .35 BrnTALO, July 27. Roses, Beauty 3.00®25.00 " Bride, Bridesmaid, Meteor 1.00® 6.00 Carnations 40® 2,00 Harrisii 15.00 Lily of the valley 3.00® 5.00 Asparagus, strings 40.00@50.00 Smilax 10.00@15.00 Adiantum 60® 100 SweetPeas 10® .20 Asters 50® 1.50 Michigan Gut Flower Exchange, WM. DILGER, Mgr. Fancy Ferns, $1.00 per 1000. Dagger Ferns, 90c per 1000. 38-40 Miami Ave., DETROIT, MICH. FOR SOUTHERN WILD SMILAX. (Where quality Is First Consideration) Write, Wire or Phone the Introducers, CALDWELL THE WOODSMAN CO., Evergreen, Ala., or their agents: J. B. Deamud, Chicago, 111.; W. F. Kasting, Buffalo. N. Y. ; LeoNiessen, Phila- delphia, Pa.; Geo. M. Kellogg, Kansas City, Mo.; J. M. McCuUough's Sons, Cincinnati, O.; Reed <& Keller, New York City; Holton & Hunkel, Mil- waukee, Wis. ; H. G. Berning, St. Louis, Mo.; Barteldes & Co., Denver, Colo. HARDY CUT FERNS. FANCY OR DAGGER, 75c per 1000. Discount on large orders. GALAX, bronze or green. 75o per 1000; $6.50 per case of 10,000. Use our MOUNTAIN LAUREL for your decorations, 4c, 5c and 6c per yd. Made fresh daily from the woods. BRANCH LAUREL, 35c per large bundle. Tel. Office, New Salem, Mass. MIIDngton, Mass. Please mention the American Florist when writing, BARDY CUT FERNS. Write for Prices. FAKCY- DAGOCR LB.BRAGIE,"!,S' Oldest, Largest and most reliable dealer in U. S. Please mention the A merican Florist when writing, N.Lecakes& Co. # E3 W. 28th St., and 4B W, 29th St., Also at 26th St. and 34th SL MarkeU NEW YORK. FERNS, BALAX LEAVES, LEUCOTHOE SPRAYS OUR SPECIALTIES GREEN AND BRONZE GALAX LEAVES, TBo per 1000; 16.00 and 88.60 per case of 10,000. Princess Pine and all kinds oi Evergreens. Telephone 1214 Madison Square. Always mention tlie American Flo- rist when you order stock. .M Fancy and Dagger Ferns, \\ Very fine Bronze and Green Galax selected stock No. 1 QualHy .00 per 1000. Laurel Fes- tooning, hand made, good and full, $5.00 and J6.00 per 100 yards. Green Moss, "■ .OObbl. Sphagnum Moss, $1.00 per bbl.; per bag 60o. " 00 per 1000. 100 yards. Branch Laurel, 50c per bundle. Discount on large orders. Orders by mail, telegraph or telephone will receive our personal attention. Henry M. Robinson & Co., L.VTT^g.lHaiu. Boston. Mass. Please Mention The American Florist When Writing. igo4. The American Florist. 15 JOHN I. RAYNOR ARE THE BEST PRODUCT OF THE BEST GROWERS FOR THE NEW YORK MARKET. Adiantom Croweanum Sold here Exclusively. 49 W. 28tli Street, NEW YORK. Tel. 1998 Madison Square. YOUNG & NUGENT 42 West 28th Street, Telephone 20S5 Madison Sq. Wholesale Florists. CATTLEYAS. GARDENIAS. ROSES. CARNATIONS and all seasonable novel- ties. 'With our long experience in shipping, and competent assistants in our packing department, we are in a position to guarantee out-of-tow n customers who place their orders with us that they will not be disappointed. Walter f. Sheridan, Wholesale Florist, Telephone 902 Madison Bcinkre. 39 West 28th St., NEW YOBK. Talsphone No. 756 Madison Square, MOORE, HENTZ & NASH Wholesale Commission florists. 66 and 67 West 26th St. NEW YORK CITT. Advice ol sale note daily. Statement and chech weekly. All consignments, large or small, receive the same attention. CORRESPONDENCE INVITEO. mkieWILLIAM GHORMLEY, Daily Receiver and Shipper of Fresh Cut Flowers. Orchids, Roses, Carnations, Valley, Lilies, etc. Telephones 2200 and 2201 Madison Square. 57 Wesf 28th Street, NEW YORK CITY, t JOHN YOUNG, Special American Beauties, Surpassing Carnations, Lily of the Valley, Orchids and all Seasonable Flowers. 61 West 28tli St., NEW YORK. Telephone 1905 Madison Squure. THE RECOGNIZED HEADQUARTERS IN NEW YORK CITY FOR Violets and Carnations GROWERS and BUYERS make a note of this. It will be to your advantage. WM. H GUNTHER. 30 West 29th Street, NEW YORK. Telephone 551 Madison Square. ESTABLISHED 1872. JOHN J. PERKINS, COMMISSION FLORIST, Solicits Consignments or Shipping Orders. Satisfaction given in both Tel. 956 Madison Sq. 1 1 5 WEST 30TH STREET, NEW YORK. Bonnot Bros. WHOLESALE FLORISTS. 55 and 57 W. 26th St. IMf^u/ Ynrk Cut Flower Exchange, '^CW I uriV. OPEm 6:00 A. M. AN INEQKLED OlftET tOR CONSIGNED FLOWERS. ANEWCOMiVIISSlUN HOUSE READY FOR BUSINESS. JOSEPH S. FENRICH 48 W. 30th Street, NEW YORK. Tel. 335 Madison Sq. Choice Carnations. Seiected Roses. Traendiy&SGhenck NEW YORK CITY, 44 W. 28th Street, Cut Flower Exchange. New Telephone No. 798 & 799 Madison Sq. Please mention the A nterican Florist when writing. Wbol^ale flower/larH^ New Yobk, July 36. Rosea, Beauty, best 5.00@20.00 " " medium I.OO® 4.00 " " culls 50® 1.00 " Liberty, best 6.OC@ID.0O " medium 2.f0@ 5.00 culls 50@ I.OO " Bride, Bridesmaid, G. Gate .50® 5.00 •' Kaiserin, Carnot 2,0f@ 6.00 Carnations 50@ I.OO " fancy and novelties I CO® 2.00 Lily of the valley I.00@ 1.50 Lilies 3,00@ 5.00 Smilax 5.00@ 10.00 Adiantum 35@ .75 Asparagus 35.00@50.00 Gardenias 2 00® 6.00 Sweet peas.. .50® 1.60 per 100 bun. Gladioli 20® 3.00 Feverfew 05 per bun. Asters 50® 2.00 Charles Millang WHOLESALE FLORIST. Conservatory connected from which I can ship ferns and decorative plants promptly. 50 W. 29th St. NEW YORK. Tel. 3860 and 3861 Madison Square. Please mention the A merican Florist when writing. FORD BROS. Receivers and Shippers of Fresh Flowers HI West 30th St., NEW TORE. Telephones 3870-3871 Madison Sq. REPRESENTING EMINENT GROWERS. JuliusLang 53 West 30th Street, NEW YORK. COMMISSION DEALER in FLOWERS Telephone 280 Madibon Soitabe. ALEX. J. GUTTMAN, Wholesale Commlssloo Florist, A full supply dally of the choicest New York and New Jersey FLOWERS. 62 W. 29th Street, NEW YORK CITY Telephone 1664 and 1665 Madison Square. the; NEW YORK GUT FLOWER GO. 55 and 57 West 26th St., WHOLESALE FLORISTS. Daily Reports. Weekly PaymentSi telephose J. A. MILLANQ, 756 Madison Sq. Manasxb. CARNATIONS "' Specialty. CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED. Prompi Payments. Established 1 89 1 55W.28thSL New York. Alfred H. Langjahr, Telephone 3924 Madison Sq. EDW. C. HORAN, 55 WEST 28TH STREET, Telephone 421 Madison Square. .NEW YORK. Cyj FLOWERS AI WHOLESALE. 16 The American Florist. July JO, INTERNATIONAL FLOWER DELIVERY. NEW YORK. Steamer Gifts Orders for flowers in any form carefully filled and deliyered by special messenger on board any steamer on day of departure from New York. THOS. YOUNG, JR. 43 W. 28th St., NEW YORK CITY. Please mention the A merican Florist when writing. NEW YORK. ALEX. McCONNELL, 546 Fifth Avenue, •.r.45th.st.N.wNew York City TELEGRAPHIC Orders forwarded to any part of the United States, Canada and all princi- pal cities ot Europe. Orders transferred or en- trusted by the trade to our selection for delivery on steamships or elsewhere receive special atten- tion. Cable Address: ALEXCONNELL. ■flTESTEBN UNION CODE. TELEPHONE CALLS: 340 and 341 38th Street, please mention the A merican Florist when writiTig LONDON. COMMISSIONS CARRIED OUT in LONDON or any part of Great Britain. Messrs. WILLS & SEGAR will attend to any commission from American florists for the supply of Cut Flowers, Birthday Flowers, Bouquets, High Class Floral Designs, etc. to their clients who may be traveling in England. Ufll I C 9. CCRAD Court Plorlat* to hli niLLO 06 OLUAII) Majesty, Th. King. ROYAL EXOTIC NURSERY. TziJsaBAiie, Onslow Crescent, South Kentington, Flosoulo, LojrooN. LONDON, ENGLAND. SAN FRANCISCO. TELEPHONE MAIN 1023. SIEVERS & BOLAND, Floral Artists, 33 Post Street, SAN FRANCISCO, CAL. INDIANAPOLIS. Bertermann Bros. Co., FLORISTS, 241 Massachusetts Ave., INDIANAPOLIS, IND, ST. LOUIS. Fred. C. Weber, FLORIST, 4320-ir 1*0 smf*. per looo 1 -inch diameter... $25.00 IVi-iiich diameter Ssloo 2 -inch diameter ' 45 flo 2H-inch diameter .'.*,'.* 65.00 3 -inch diameter ." 95 00 ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS NANUS, strong, 2-inch 2O.OO CARNATIONS, field-grown, now ready: G. H. Crane, Success, America 80.00 New crop GIANT MIXED PANSY SEED M-oz.,$1.00; l-oz.,$4.00 New crop large SHASTA DAISY SEED trade pkt., 25c; l-oz.,$5.00; 1-lb., $50.00 250 plants or bulbs at 1000 rate. Charges prepaid to your city. Terms cash with order. CALIFORNIA CARNATION CO.. Loomis, Cal. ATTENTION II Orchid Growers. JUST RECEIVED DIRECT FROM THE TROPICS ONCIDIUM VARICOSUM ROGERSII. strong imported plants, $1.75 each, $18.00 per doz.; $126.00 per 1000. S-SrS W. l-%«;ln St., PJBJW 'K'OieK:. (Icnry Mcttc, QUEDLINBUR6, GERMANY. Grower and Exporter ol Choice BeetVegetableandFlowerSeeds PANSIES. Meiie's "Triumph of the Giants" the most perfect and most beautiful in the world, $6 00 per oz.; $1.75 per I oz.; 75c per READY FREESIA BULBS. True Bermuda grown, pure white. Selected, per 100, 80o; 1000, 17.60. Samples mailed free. ARRIVING SOON ALL FRENCH BULBS. Quotations on application. E,F.WintersonCo.KSS 45-47-49 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. Please mention the A merican Florist when writing. Please mention the Americari Florist when writing. ...Directory OF PRICE, $2.0O. 20 The American Florist. July 30, K AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF NURSERYMEN. E. AV. Kirk pa trick. McKinney. Tex., Pres.; C. L. Watrous, Ues Moines, la., Vice-Pres.; George C. Seager, Rochester, N. Y., Sec'y. Thirtieth annual convention, West Baden Springs, lud,, June, 1905. J Shenandoah, Ia.— E. T. Dickinson, of Chatenay, Seine, France, the well known grower of nursery stock, was a recent visitor. New Haven, Conn.— Alfred Akerman, of this city, has received the appointment ol forester for the state of Massachusetts and will begin his duties August 1. Plantations of young trees will be greatly benefited through the hot sum- mer weather by the application of a mulch of stable manure and straw. Jersey City, N. J.— Eastern League park, at West Side avenue, the home grounds of the Jersey City baseball club, is to be transformed into a public park. The Andorra nurseries have just finished the planting out of 2,200 rhodo- dendrons for next season's trade. Their peony plantation this year was a quar- ter mile long. College Station, Tex. — The nine- teenth annual meeting of the Texas State Horticultural Society was called to order here July 6, 1904. The following officers were elected for the ensuing year: G. Onderdonk, Nursery, Tex., president; Sam. H. Dixon, Houston, Tex., secretary- treasurer. Wonderful Trees. If we may rely on the Kansas City journals, it is to Missouri we must look for wonderful landscape effects. Note the following: When William H. Wallace, in his ringing speech nominating Joseph Folk at the Jefferson City convention, made reference to Brutus, Cfesar, Cataline, Cincinnatus, Moses, Mammon, Paul, John the Baptist, Jehovah, Alexander the Great, Charlemagne, Napoleon, grand old Mis- souri and the millennial dawn, all the trees in the capitol lot clapped their countless hands. His audience arose in tumultuous applause like the roaring of the multitudinous seas, and anon subsided, all a- tremble, into that silence which Jim Reed so often and so eloquently describes as prevailing in the Arcadic and Tempean vales of the purling, pellucid, babbling and posy-llanked brooks of Taney and Ozark counties. The Herbaceous Border. The herbaceous border has a great attraction for most folks. Unlike the summer garden of exotic bedding plants, it presents something new each week; yes, every day. From the first peeping forth of the snowdrop until the advent of the Christmas rose, what a variety of charming pictures greet the eye in a vrell arranged herbaceous border! A happy location for herbaceous plants is bordering a shrubbery belt, with a foreground of turf. The line of planting ought to be sinuous, bold in places, while retreating in others. It is much more pleasurable to wander in and out of these nooks looking for floral treasures than to have all spread out to the eye in a formal line; such treatment fits well into the foliage line of a woodland glade. Many of our parks contain such spots where the introduction of herbaceous plants would add much to their beauty, as well as to their attraction for plant lovers. The ground for herbaceous r planting should be well prepared by deep digging and manuring, with the addition of a commercial fertilizer composed of potash and phosphate. Native plants or plants that would not by association or appear- ance be inharmonious with the setting only should be used. When we consider the wealth of material to draw from this is a simple matter. I will call attention to only a few: iris, lilium, lythrum, solidago, helianthus, asters, coreopsis, rudbeckia, helenium, etc. The planting should be arranged so that bare, unsightly patches should not occur after certain species have bloomed: not a troublesome feature, as most plants continue in their seeding and fading sea- son to be attractive. A division of most species should be made at latest every three years, and as much digging and manuring done then as possible. This is important for good results, and I had almost forgotten to say that clean culti- vation should obtain all the time.—/. A. Pettiffrew, in the Bulletin of the Ameri- can Association ot ParkSuperintendents. Newport, R I, We have had a good rain, with two days of cloudy weather, and the dry spell is broken. The florists are busy with decorations for luncheons and dinners. This, together with the regular funeral and wedding work, makes things look better than they did a week ago. The seedsmen are selling much turnip seed; this always marks the end of the seed season. Sweet peas, while not worth much, are in little better demand, and it is not quite such hard work to get 15 to 25 cents per 100 for them. The last regular meeting for July of the Newport Horticultural Society was held Wednesnay evening, July 20. It was decided to hold the annual autumn ex- hibition of plants, flowers fruits and veg- etables on Monday, Tuesday and Wednes- day, September 19, 20 and 21. The society had planned to have this show the three days commencing September 13, but these would have been the same dates as the Newport county fair at Portsmouth, R. I., and as many of the exhibitors do both it was decided to make the change. Our exhibition last year was September 22, 23 and 24, audit was a little too late for the dahlias, which are the great feature of this show. The deepest interest is being manifested by the members in this coming exhibit, and no pains will be spared to make it the most successful and enjoyable one ever held by the society. As usual, Masonic hall has been engaged for it. The last three days and on the evening of the last day there will be dancing from 9 o'clock; there will also be music in the afternoon as well as for the dancing. A committee, consisting of John T. Allan, James Robertson and David Mcintosh, was appointed to arrange for special prizes that friends of the society wish to contribute. D. J. Coughlan, the head gardener for E. R. Morse, and Winfield Scott Sisson were elected members of the society. A number of dinner parties and luncheons were given this week by the summer society leaders. Sweet peas, hollyhocks, snapdragons, gloxinias and gardenias were mostly selected, beingjust in season. Of course, roses are always favorites and much used. A pretty din- ner decoration of orchids was arranged by Hodgson for Mrs. Herman Oelrichs at Rosecliff on Wednesday. Hodgson also arranged the American Beauty roses for Mrs. J. J. Wysong's luncheon at Grey- stone on Thursday. The lawns all over town show the effect of the long,dry weather, and many of them are white in places. Sprinklers and rubber hose have been in brisk demand, but good rains alone will restore their beautiful green freshness of last month. The gar- deners and their helpers are more than busy gettting their flowers ready for the entertainments that follow each other in rapid succession. Society is here and the whirl of the summer has started in earnest. The Crimson Rambler roses have been magnificent here this year. They are grown in every form, as vines covering porches, pillars, old trees, as hedges and in a great variety of useful ways. Every year the sale of them iscreases, and they have pushed from the market the old favorites. Seven Sisters, Baltimore Belle and Queen of the Prairie. Gibson Brothers decorated Kay chapel for the Linfield-Greene wedding last week. The chancel was filled with palms, and the brass vases on the altar contained white daisies and white sweet peas. The bride carried in place of a bouquet an ivory-bound prayer book. The maid of of honor had a beautiful bouquet of pink sweet peas. The first potatoes to be shipped from here this season were brought in July 20 by F. S. Garcia. There were eight bar- rels of them and all the buyer would pay was $1.50 per barrel. Just now potatoes are very plentiful in the Boston market, where these were sent; hence the low price here for a first shipment. The following advertisement in the Newport Daily News explains itself: "A reward often dollars will be paid for in- formation that will lead to the detec- tion of the thief or thieves who stole about fifty geranium plants on the night of July 13 from 31 Old Beach road, the residence of Mrs. Hoyt." The street department is engaged in trimming the dead wood on the big elm tree in front of the city hall. Since the street, and sidewalk as 'Well, have been macadamized the roots of the trees have received no moisture, and as a result this old landmark is dying fast. Commercial growers of Black Hamburg grapes have been much discouraged with the returns from them thus far this sea- son. It has been hard work to make them net $1 a pound, and even at this price the demand has been small. Charles Thomas Beasley, who for some time has been assistant gardener at Reginald C. Vanderbilt's Sandy Point farm, will August 1 assume the same position with Ogden Mills at Staatsburg- on-the-Hudson, N. Y. Jan.es Kyle has been doing some great fishing this summer. Recently off Gtdl Rock two blackfish were caught whose joint weight was twenty-five pounds. Kr. Kyle has charge of the estate of J. J. Wysong. Stewart Ritchie has a very fine block of Coreopsis lanceolata. His sweet peas also look especially well; the flowers are most carefully prepared for the market, which helps their sale greatly. Charles Anderson has succeeded Pat- rick J. Boyle as head gardener at Chas- tellux, Lorillard Spencer's place on Chas- tellux avenue. Visitors this week were: A. H. Folger, representing the Bonnie Brae Nurseries, of New Rochelle, N. Y.; James Blair, head gardener to Ogden Mills, of Staatsburg- on-the-Hudson, N. Y. X. 1904. The American Florist. 21 B> :b o o I PI o THE BEST ROSE NOVELTY n^: Dwarf rilllSOn Vaughan's Rambler ^''^^'''' CHICAGO. NEW YORK. ORDERS BOOKED NOW. Incarviliea Delavayi Large stock, strong roots, tor fall delivery. Offered cheap per 100 and per 1000. For prices apply to ZOCHER&CO.. Haarlem, Holland. ATTENTION NURSERYMEN and FLORISTS. Before buying your Holland grown nursery stock elsewhere, you should take advantage of our extremely low prices. We are headquarters for Roses, Hydrangea p. g.. Rhododendrons, Azalea mollis, Pieonias and Ornamental trees. It will pay you to keep in touch with us and advise us of your wants. When in Holland don't forget to call on. us, and inspect our nurseries. Gouda is our railroad depot. w. VAN KLEEF & SONS, The Nurseries, Boskoop, Holland. »..«» THE MOON For j Trees, Shrubs, Vines Your) and Small Fruits. Descriptive Illustrated Catalogue Free THE WM. H. MOON OO. Morrisville, Pa. August Rolker & Sons, IMPORT TO ORDER Manetti Rose Stocks for grafting. Forcing Lilacs, Lily of the Valley, Palms, Bay and Box ' Trees, Decorative Plants and Shrubs, Etc. 31 Barclay SI. or P. 0. Box 752, NEW YORK. Jacs Smits, Ltd. -^^-.s (BRA:SCH AT EOSIvOOP.) Wholesale Growers of grni^mcm^i nursery stock, pot-grown forcing plants. Lilacs a specialty. Berlin and Hamburg Valley— the best quality. ^Vhen in Europe please inspect our nurseries. MAARDEN-BUSSUM, near Atnitardam, It our R. R. Depot. When in Europe come and see us and inspect our extensive Kurseries. Gouda is our railroad depot. HARDY, FANCY ORNAMENTAL NURSERY STOCK. J. Blaauw & Co., BOSKOOP, HOLLAND. Catalogue free on demand. Headquarters for the famous ColoradoBlue Spruces, purest, bluest strain The Cottage Gardens Go. (Incorporated.) Queens, Long Island, New York. Nursery Book, giving descriptions of nursery stock, peonies, etc., mailed upon application. Philadelphia Rambler. Flowers brighter and much more double than Crimson Rambler, strong grower, blooms earlier and does not bleach ont. 2H-iDch plants $6.00 per 100; $50.00 per 1000 4-inch plants 2 00perdoz.; 15.00 per 100 5-inch plants , 3.00 per doz ; 32.50 per 100 The Conard& Jones Co., *%r'^' $20.00 Rose Plants $20.00 To make room and quick sale. 28,000 good, clean, and healthy stock. Large plants; been shifted twice. The following varieties only at $20.00 per 1000; less at same rate: Perle, Bridesmaid, Bride, Liberty and Ivory. 51 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO, ILL. Please mention thf American Florist when writ- ROSE PLANTS CHOICE STOCK. IVORY, 2V2-in., $3 per 100; $25 per 1000; 3-in., $5 per 100. BRIDESMAID, IVo-m., ll per 100; $25 per 1000. PERLE, iy2-mi±, $3.50 per lOO. This stock is all Ai. C. C. POLLWORTH CO., Milwaukee, Wis. Perle, American Beauty. Bride. Maid, Golden Gate. Ivory. La France, Garnet. Write GEO. A. KUHL, Pekin, III. Also Boston and Piersoni Ferns, Sprengeri and Plumosus. A fine lot of 4-inch Sprengeri ready for shift. Send 50c or $1.00 for samples of what you would like. Grafted Roses. Bride, Brideimaid. Golden Gate. Kaiierin, Wootton, 4-iiich, $30.00 per ICO; 2-inch, S15.00 per 100: $130.00 per 1000. Own roots, 2-ineh,. $80.00 per 1000. CEORCE L. PARKER, Washington cor. Rockwell St.. Ward 24, BOSTON. AMERICAN BEAUTIES. Cut Roses— American Beauties and all kinds of Tea Roses at lowest prices. Trial orders solicited. HELLER BROS., New Castle, Ind. South Park Floral Company. ROSES. CLOSING PRICES. OUT 3V^ and 3-in., extra clioice stock. Per 1000 Golden Gate J20.00 Bride 20.00 Bridesmaid 20.00 Mme. Chatenay 30.00 Above prices casti witli order. JOHN BROD, Niles Center, III. Please n pviion the A merican Florist when writing. AMERICAN BEAUTY 3-inch, 35.00 par 100. GATES, 2^-inoh, per 100 $2.00 BRIDES and MAIDS, 2^-inch, per 100. $2.50 RHOTEN BROS. CO., Box 5, Danville, III. VAN DER WEIJDEN & CO., "The Nurseries," BOSKOOP, HOLLAND. Wholesale 1 Ornamental Stock, Shrubs, Clematis, Growers ^ H. P. Dwarf and Standard Roses, pot- of I grown plants, Azaleas, Etc., Etc. • Ash for prices. Catalogue free. First-class stock at moderate prices. — No Agents. Springfibld, Mass.— Chas. R. Miller, of Traendly's Cafe Martin, New York city, is enjoying a four weeks' vacation among old friends in this city. Rose Plants. Low Prices to Close Out. STRONG STOCK FROM 2MN. POTS. UNCLE JOHN pinkrfse'^yet introduced; beautiful color, free bloomer, best money-maker. $20 per loo; $150 per 1000. Per 100 Pep 1000 Mme. Chatenay $3.00 $25.00 Sunrise 5.00 40.00 Liberty 5.00 40.00 Bridesmaid 2.50 20.00 Bride 2.50 20.00 Golden Gate 2.50 20.00 FROM 3-INCH POTS. Mme. Ciiatenay 5.00 40.00 Bridesmaid 3.50 30.00 Bride 3.50 30.00 Golden Gate 3.50 30.00 2-YEAR OLD PLANTS FRON BENCHES. American Beauty $5.00 $40.00 1-Year Old Bench Plants. Liberty $5.00 $40.00 All stock sold under express condition that if not satisfactory it is to be returned immediately when money will be refunded. PETER REINBEBC, 51 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. Please mention the American Florist every time you write.to an advertiser. 22 The American Florist. July JO, Our Pastimes. Announcements of coming contests or other events of interest to our bowling, shooting and sporting readers are solicited and will be given place in this column. Address all correspondence for this depart- ment to Wm. J. Stewart, 42 W. 28th St., New York; Eobt. Kift, 1725 Chestnut St., Philadel- . phia; or to the American Florist Co., Chicago. The S. a. F. sports committee has secured an untisually larp;e number of valuable prizes for the convention con- tests. Chairman Hauswirth, of the sports committee, is at St. Louis this week making final arrangements for the con- tests at the coming convention. At Cblcago. The final series of the match between the Champions and Also Rans was rolled at Mussey's alleys Wednesday evening of this week. The St. Louis convention team succeeded in winning out with a good margin to spare. The Champions are now sporting their new straw hats at the expense of their defeated friends. The ladies' tournament will be completed next Tuesday evening. The scores: AteoRANs. 1st 2d 3d Geo. StoIIery 167 170 125 Huebner 122 144 128 Hausw rth 191 147 131 Degnan 152 142 184 Paulus no 149 113 Champions. 1st 2d 3d Stevens 180 220 184 Balluff 156 150 174 F.Stollery 153 311 201 Scott 161 172 172 Asmus 167 155 206 Ladies. Ist 3d Mrs. Asmus 89 108 " E. F. Winterson :..92 103 '• F.Stollery 73 92 " Geo. Scott 79 87 " P. J. Hauswirth 78 62 Miss Eastman 60 50 Detroit Florists' Club Outinif. The Florists' Club outing to Bois Blanc island July 20 was most successful. Over forty members, with their families and friends to the number of 100, assembled at the foot of Randolph street and boarded the magnificent boat Columbia, which left the city at 9:30 a. m. The weather was all that could be desired for LADIES' RACE AND TUG OF WAR AT DETROIT FLORISTS' CLUB OUTING, JULY 20. a day of great enjoyment, and the pro- gramme prepared ior the day was hap- pily carried out. The most exciting con- test was the ball game, which was the first event on the programme, between the east and the west sides, the former being captained by Norman Sullivan and the latter by Ed Phillips. The west side carried oflfthe honors, but the east siders claim their loss was due chiefly to the really professional work of P. J. McDon- ough, of the west side battery. The re- sults of the other games were: High jump. Will Flowerday, first, baseball mask; Norman Sullivan, second, florist's knife. I Ladies' race, L. Ferguson, first, umbrella; Helena Sullivan, second, bottle perfume; Agnes Clark, third, candy. Broad jump, Fred Miesel, Jr., first, Spaulding's leaKue ball; Will Flowerday, second, ball bat. Girls' race, under 15 years, Orling Knope, first, book; Helen Rackham, second, three handker- chiefs; Ruth Knope, third, candy. Boys' race, nnder 15 years, A. Ferguson, first, book on botany; Stuart Rackham, second, base- ball; S. Beard, third, necktie. Men's race, G. Broderick, first, fifty feet of rope; Norman Sullivan, second, stein. Shot-put, R. Watson, first, florist's knife; H. Knope second, box cigars. Tug of war, east side, first, box cigars. Game of quoits, Tom Gowanloek. first, bottle Old Scotch; H. Knope, second, box cigars, H. Pickworth, third, florist'S'kuife. J. P. s. DETROIT FLORISTS' CLUB OUTING, JULY 20, 1904. igo4. The American Florist, 23 Per 100 ASPARAGUS DECUMBENS. 2V4-incti $ 400 PLUMOSUS SEEDLINGS per 1000, $20.00 2 00 PLUMOSUS.Syj-inoh 4.00 3-inoh 7.00 " 4-inoh 15.00 5-inch 85.00 CYCAS STEMS per 100 lbs., J8.00 FERNS, BOSTON, 2i^-inch, very strong 5.00 " " 3-inch, very strong .,, 10.00 " " 4-inch, very strong 30.00 ADIANTUM FARLEYENSE, 2v4-inch 8.00 " 3-incli 13.00 " " " 4-inoh 25.00 FERNS, ADIANTUM CHARLOTTE. 4-inch 15.00 FERNS, ADIANTUM CUNEAfUM, 4-inch 15.00 " " " 5-inoh 25.00 VAUGHAN^S SEED STORE, mow: Per 100 LEMON, American Wonder, 2H-inch 3.00 3-inoh 4.00 4-inch 7.00 PANDANUS UTILIS, 5-inch doz., S4.00 ROSES, Clothilde Soupert, 3-inoh 6.00 " 4-inch 10.00 " Mad. Petite Andre, 3-inch 7.00 American Beauty, 3-inch, $8.00, 4-inch, 12.00 •' Bridesmaid, 2=.4-inch 3.50, 4-inoh, 8.00 Bride, 214-inch 3.50, 4-inch, 8.0o Golden Gate, 2i4-inch 350, 4-inch, 8.0O " Ivory, 2V4-«nch 3.50, 4-inch, 8.00 " Liberty, 2H-inch 6.00 Meteor, 2H-inoh 3.50, 4-inch, 8.00 " Perle, 2^4 inch 4.00, 4-inch, 10.00 " La Detroit, 3-inch 25.00 " Mme. Abel Chatenay 6.00 f'\\^\r^ ^r^r\ greenhouses and nurseries, Vi^niV.^Mli3lVi/. western springs ill. iOOO Adiantum Cuneatum Plants. The Cleveland Cut Flower Co. 52 and 54 High St., CLEVELAND, O. 2 1-2-inch Pots 1 00 S 3.00 500 1 2.50 1 000 22.00 CASH WITH ORDER. CHRYSANTHEMIMS. strong, gool crown stogk. Polly Rose, Glory of Pacific, Maj. Bon- naffon. White BonnafFon, Col. Appleton, Perrin, White Ivory, Maud Dean. Rooted cuttings, $1.25 per 100. 2H-inoh pots, $3.00 per 100. Special price by the 1000. COLEUS, Golden Bedder, Verschaffeltii and fancy mixed, 2M-inch, $1.75 per 100; $17.00 per lOOe. Rooted cuttings, 75c per 100. so. SUDBURY, MASS. Please mention the A merican Florist when ivriting. FIELD-GROWN Carnations Per 100 Per 100 500 Prosperity ..:$5.00 600 Manly $6.00 3,300 Flora Hill.... 4.00 450 Wolcott 6.00 4,500 Lawson 5.00 400 Enchantress... 8.00 2,600 Norway white 500 200 Flamingo 15.00 2,500 G. Lord 4,00 100 White Lawson.15.00 CASH WITH ORDER. JOHN PELKE, SR., Wilmette, III. Please mention the A merican Florist when writing. NEED A FIRST-CLASS Commercial White? rniTI DIIDI/i IS THE ONE. Hasscored in til. HllnlVl 88 points at the Detroit ■ iibui uwMiii Carnation Convention and has been awarded a Certificate of Merit. Orders filled strictly in rotation. $12.00 per 100; $100.00 per 1000, John Murchie, S. S. Skidelsky, SHARON, PA. 824 N. 24th St., Philadelphia. Please mention the A jnerican Florist when writing. CARNATIONS. Extra strong, field-grown plants of the follow- ing varieties, ready for immediate planting: Enchantress, SlO.OO per 100. Lawson, S6.00 per 100; Crane, Guardian Angel and Queen Louise, $5.00 per 100. Also PANSY SEED, grown by a Danish specialist from choice Exposition strain, (none better), $5.00 per ounce. CHRIS HANSEN, St. Paul, Minn. C^O CAI Xm Two splendid specimens of r\JW\. ^#4^^ Cycas Revoluta Palms, 6 and 10 ft. tall. $75.00 the pair or will sell singly. Inquire of AUGUST RICHTER, 885 Euclid Ave.. Cleveland, 0. 50,000 GRAFTED ROSES READY FOP IMMEDIATE PLANTING. PERFECTLY HEALTHY. THE FINEST CROWN. LIBERTY, 3y2-inch pots,$lS.OO per 100. BRIDESMAID, BRIDE, IVORY, GOLDEN GATE, KAI SERIN, 3y2-inch pots, $15.00 per 100. J. L. DILLON, Bloomsburg, Pa. Please mention the A merican Florist when writing. Roses, Stevia, Chrysanthemums. Per 1000 10,000 8!4-inch MAIDS S20.00 10,000 3-inch BRIDES 40.00 10,000 3-inoh BEAUTIES 50.00 2,000 2J4-inoh " 35 00 2,500 3-inch GATES 45.00 500 3-inch FRANZ DEEGAN, $4.50perl00 1,500 PERLES 4.50 per 100 15,000 STEVIA 20.00 Rooted Cuttii),j.s Stevia 13.00 CHRYSANTHEMUMS, Rooted Cuttings, Ivory, Willowbroob, Christmas, Shrimpton, Intensity, Murdock, Parr, Jones, AVbilldin, Bonnaffon, Pacific, Halliday, Sunshine, Appleton, Richard- son, Monrovia, Harriet, Kalb, Rieman, Chatauqua, Gold, SI. 60 per 100. POEHLMANN BROS. CO., Morton Grove, III. fiease mention the A mertcan Florist when writing. Loomis Floral Go,, CARNATIONS, Xvoomis, Oa.1. Please mention the American Florist whenwritiij^. H. Weber & Sons, Carnafions Pais:! a. Ml d, JVId. ACPADAnilC PLUMOSUS NANUS, 2-inch ASl'tHWUUO 2H cents. DOUBLE HOLLY- HOCKS, strong, for early blooming, separate colors, 3c; mixed, 2c. Cash. Adams and U. S. Esp. BYER FLORAL CO., Shippensburg, Pa. GERANIIMS... Rooted Cuttings. Fall Delivery. Send for list of varieties now. You not only get a reduced price for early orders, but the cuttings can be shipped when just right. Good cuttings will make good plants. 1 am going to give you good cuttings and want your orders whether for 100 or 20,000. Lancaster, Pa. ALBERT M. HERR, 2-YEAR OLD • American Beauty and Liberty Plants Have a few hundred of each left. Write GEO. S. KUHL, Pekin, III. Hea:>e mention the A merican Florist when writing. 1,000 Bridesmaid, 1,000 Bride, 175 Golden Gate One-year-old plants in good condition in Exchange for Carnation Plants. Park Side Greenhouses, 746-56 East 70th St., CHICAGO. It is good business policy to mention The.... AMERICAN FLORIST When you write to an advertiser. 24 The American Florist. July 30, HEADQUARTERS FOR AURACARIA EXGELSA MY OWN IMPORTATION. 5i4-incli pots, 3 to 4 tiers 10 to 13-inohes hieh, 60 to 60c; 13 to 15 inches high, 3 to 4 tiers, 75c: 15 to 18 inches high, 3, 4 to 5 tiers, 85c. KENTU FORSTERIANA and BELMOREkNA. 6-inch poti 5 to 7 lilves 28 to 35 inches high, 75c to ASPARAfiUS PLUMOSUS NANUS. 3-iii. pots, strong, CYCAS REVOLUTA, 6, 7 and 8-inoh pots, from 5 to 30 leaves at 8c per leaf. , , . . t oj;„ FICUS EUSTICA, (Belgium) ,4-mch P°ts, 25c Hom* Grown Rubbaii, 5 to 5^-inch, ., 8, 9 and 10 leaves, 30c. 35c, 40o, 60c. ARECA LUTESCENS, strong, made-up plants, S/s- inch pots, 50c. , , . ^^.^ LAT«NIA BORBDNICA, 5M-iDch pots, strong, 35o. ADIAHTUM CUNEATUM, (Maiden Hair Fern), bushy, S1.20 per dozen. , „ , , ^.y, ,a ,„ BOSTON FERNS, 6- inch pots, 2-feet high, 18 to 20 fronds. 50c. j„ .„ PIERSDNI FERNS, pot-grown, 4 to 6 fronds, $8.cu ""aCORUS GRAMINEUS, variegated grass, $1.00 per dozen. Cash with order please. All goods travel at pur- chasers' risk. Godfrey Aschmanu, Wholesale Grower and Importer of Pol Plants. Bell Phone Tioga 3669 A. 1012 Ontario St. , Philadelphia, Pa. Please mention theAynerican Florist -when writing. Extra Strong Stocky and Healthy CARNATION PLANTS. Don't wait and buy culls or left-overs. Buy now and get your money back before the other fellow wakes up. La^vson I make a specialty of violets and if you want good, clean violet stock, write for price, l.can supply any quantity of rooted cuttings or in 2-inoh pots to be delivered any time you want them. Swanley White, Marie Louise and Lady Campbell. ELI GROSS, Grand Rapids, Mich. Louise $8.00 Market 8.00 McGowan 6.00 Lord 800 Maid 8.00 Nelson 8.00 Joost Estelle Fenn and Gomez. Ad. Cervera Prosperity. $8.00 6.00 8.00 6.00 6.00 8.00 Encha .tress, $8.00 and $10.00. 6RowtR or t^ ■ Extra strong, equal to XnrOnO'OI'l S-lnch at $3.50 per 100; Opi Cllgwl I $30.00 per 1000. CHRYSANTHEMUMS. miSTi^2i^, Ivory, pink and white, Mayflower, Bonnafton, Maud Dean, Gloire de Pacific, Murdook and other standard varieties, 2-inch pots, $2.00 per 100. ROSES, Ivory, 3-inch, 3o. CRABB & HUNTER, Grand Rapids, Mich. Please mention the A merican Florist when writing. Mary Louise Violets strong plants, February and March strnok, healthy and free from disease. Cash with order. Your money cheerfully refunded iJ not satisfactory. $15.00 per 1000. C. Lawritzen. Rhineheck-on-Hudson, H. Y. 20,000 Chrysanthemums In good commercial kinds at $2.00 per 100 from 2!^- inch pots. Discount on large lots. 20,000 Rooted Cuttings, 85c per 100; $'r.50 per 1000. Orders shipped the same day received. C00LID6E BROS., SOUTH SUDBURY, MASS. July and August Delivery. FRANK H. KIMBERLY, New Haven, Conn. Asparagus Plumosus Robuslus, 75o per doz; $5.00 Asparagus Plumosus, 2-inoh pots, $3.00 per 100; $20.00 per lOOi). 500 at 1000 rate. Asparagus Decumbens, 3-inch pots, 50o per doz; $3.00 per 100. Asparagus Sprengeri. 2-inch pots, $2 00 per 100: $15.CU per 1000. 600 at 1000 rate. Asparagus Sprengeri, strong, 3-inoh pots, 75o per doz.; $5.00 per 100. Smilax, 2i4-inch pots, $3.00 per 100; S15.00 per 1000. C. EISELE, 11th & Jefferson Sts., Philadelphia. Pa. Boston Ferns. 2>^-inch. $4.00; 3-inch, $8.00; 4-inch, $15.00; 5- inch, $33.00 per 100. 6-inch, 40c; 7-inch, 60c; 8-inch, 75c each. PIERSONI, strong rooted runners, reduced to $3.00 per 100. DAVIS BROS., """ll^i^Tiii?"' Please mention the A merican Florist when writing. JOSEPH HEACOGK, WYNCOTE, PA. Areca Lutescens Kentia Belmoreana Kent ia Forsteriana Eor our prices see page 551, Nov. 7th issue. Orchids! 1^ Large shipments arrived in superb condition. See our advertisement in issue of July 2, page 937. Write for special list. Lager & Hurrell, summit, n. j. Orchid Growers and Importers. RocKviLLE, Conn.— Julius Germindel, an employe of Theodore Standt, was assaulted last Saturday night by a young man who was afterwards arrested and fined. Miscellaneous Stock. Per ICO ALYSSUIVI, double, 214-inch $2.50 ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS, 2y4-inch 4.00 ASPARAGUS TENUISSIMUS, 2y4,-inch 3.00 BOSTON FERNS, 2V4-inch 4.00 PIERSONI, 214-inch 4.00 CHRYSANTHEMUMS, 2y4-inch 3.00 SANSEVIERA, 2V2-\nch 4.00 Nathan Smith & Son, ADRIAN. WIIOH. 50,000 SMILAX strong plants from 2!4-inch pots, $1.25 per 110; $10.00 per 1000. ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS NANUS, from 2'i-inch pots, $i50 per 100; $34.00 per lOOO. ASPARAGUS SPRENGERI, from seed bed, ready [or pots. UI.OO per 100 $9.00 per 1000. Cash. GERANIUMS, J. Viaud, Mrs. E. G. Hill. Beaute Poitevine, Nell Stocke, S. A. Hutt and Eiccard from 2!4-inch pots, $2.00 per 100. The W.T.Buckley Plant Go. SPRINGFIELD, ILL. POINSETTIAS _, strong 2i4-in., $6.00 per 100; $50.00 per 1000 Strong, 3-inoh, 8,00 per 100; 65.00 per 1000 25 at hundred rate. Terms cash. Satis- faction guaranteed. BAUR FLORAL CO, Erie, Pa. BLGONlfl SN?f 214-inch pots, $1500 per 100. Write for prices on large lots. Stock guaranteed absolutely free from disease. THOMAS ROLAND, Naiiant, Mass. CYCLAMEN PERSICUM SPLENDENS GIGANTEUM. Finest strain in the world, in four true colors, extra well-grown stock from 3-inch pots, $7.00 per 100; $65.00 per lOOO. Satisfaction guaranteed. PAIL MADER, East Stroudsburg, Pa. Please mention the A merican Florist when writing. SPECIALTIES ROSES, from 3-inoh pots, ■ Rost CARNATIONS, for all deUyerj, P CHBYSANTHEMUMS, V»r!(>#i(^« SMILAX. VIOLETS. Yanciies PrioB. Low. Send lor Lut. WOOD BROTHERS. Fisiil(ill. N.Y. Gannata'sAssortedCeleryPlants White Plume. Golden Heart. Golden Self-Blanching. Giant Pascal. 700,000 Heavy Plants. $1.50 per 1000; $12.60 per 10,000. Prices on larger orders mailed upon application. J. P. CANNATA, Mi. Freedom, N. J. Please mention the A merican Florist when writing. ASPARAGUS. Plumosus Nanus $3.00 per 100; $25.00 per 1000 Decumbens.. SSOO per 100 ALBERT M. HERR, Lancaster, Pa. A FEW BOOD THINGS YOU WANT. KENTIA BELMOREANA and FORSTERIANA PALMS. 3 4, 5 and 6-inch, $12, $25, $40, $100 per 100. BOSTON FERNS, 5-inch, $30 per 100. From beds, for 2, 3 and 4-inch pots, $4. $8, $15 per 100 DRACAENA INDIVISA,2, 3, 4, 5- inch, «2, $5, $10 and 5^35 per 100. .„■..., ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS, 2 and 3-in., »4 and $8 per 100. „ . .„ , „ ASPARAGUS SPRENGERI, 2 and 3-in., $3 and »5 per lOO, . . ^ , .». GERANIUMS in all best varieties, rooted outtmgs and 3 and 3-inoh pots, $1.25, $2.50 and $5, per 100. CHINESE PRIMROSE 3-in., $4.00 per 100. BEGONIA REX, 2- in., $4; iV, and 3-in., $6 per 100. CASH OR C. O. D. CEO. M. EMMANS. NEWTON. N.J. ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS NANUS. We offer flats of Asparagus in which 1000 seeds were originally sown, now contain from 800 to 900 fine seedlings ready for 21/2-inch pots, at $10.00 per flat. 2y2-inch Asparagus, S3 per 100. Holton & Hunkel Co. MILWAUKEE, WIS. Asparagus. * Per 100 PLUMOSUS H»HUS, Seedling, per 1000, $15.00 $1.75 •' 2>i-in. pots, " 20.00 2.50 SPRENGERI, 2!'i-inch pots, " 18.00 2.00 FORBESI PRIMROSES 2.00 SMILAX, 2M -inch pots 1-25 PANSY SEED, per oz 4.00 CASH JOS. H. CUNNINGHAM, -_ r • ■ J 2,010 Strong Prince of %/ 11^ I A I Ck Wales, 2%-in. pots clean W IVl^^*^ and healthy, $2.50 per 100; $20.00 per 1000. Cash with order. DELAWARE, OHIO. . J. LANIPERT, Xenia, Ohio. 1904' The American Florist. 25 TJHE> ST. LOIIS CONVENTION .^IVX> World's Fair Number TO BE ISSUED ADVERTISING IN THE AMERICAN FLORIST NO WASTE. NO FICTITIOUS INQUIRIES. IT IS BUSINESS that pays the advertiser, and this publication goes to buyers of stock in all lines. The seasonable and perma- nent value of our Special Numbers for advertising purposes is well known. OIR SPECIAL NIMBERS ARE READ, PRESERVED AND RE-READ. Advertisements in regular pages will be taken at our ordinary rates, namely, $J.OO per inch, $30.00 per page of thirty inches, with the usual discounts on time contracts. Advertisements on second, third and fourth SPECIAL COVER PAGES (printed on heavy toned paper) $35.00 per page, net. THE BEST CUSTOMERS. AMERICAN FLORIST CO.:— The best customers I have obtained through trade paper advertising have come to me through the columns of the American Florist. ALBERT M. HERR. ^~ NO BOGUS INQUIRIES. Please Mail Your Advertisement Now. AIMifP* AMERICAN FLORIST COMPANY, From Covtr to Cov»r." ^^^ „^„^„„ s... Chicago. 26 The American Florist. July 30,. Cheap Palms and Asparagus ■ Per 100 Latania Bor., 2-in- pot, seed leaves.. 3.00 " " 8-jn. pot, 15-18 in., 2-3 chr. Ivs. 12.00 " " 6-in. pot, 18-20 in., 3-4 chr. Ivs. IS.OO " " 5-in. pot, 20-24 in., 4 chr. Ivs. 20.00 Kentia Bel., 2W-in. pot, 8-10 in., 2-3 leaves. .12.00 " " 2i4-in. pot, 15-18 in., 3-4 leaves. .15.00 Asparagus Sprengeri, 2-inch $2.00 Asoaragus Plumosus Nanus, 2-inch 2.50 •■ " •• 3-inch 8.00 SHERMAN NURSERY CO., CHARLES CITY. lA. ASP.SPRENGERI PLANTS In 4 to 7-inch pots. Fine stock in large quantity at a bargain. J. H. BORNHOEFT, TIPTON, IND. Boston Ferns. $5.00 per 100; $40.03 per ICOO, cut from bench. ANNA FOSTER FERNS, Sd.OO per 100; S40.00 per ICOO, cut from bench. Lareer plants 2Sc to 50c each ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS NANUS, 4-lnoh, $10.00 per 100. KENTIA PALMS. L. H. FOSTER, 45 King St., Dorehestar, Mass. BOSTON FERNS. Cut from Bench, !4 00, $8.00, $14.00 per KG. Fine stock to pot. P. J. M4CKEY, Sandusky, Ohio. Geo. Wittbold Co., 1667 Bueklnghtfm PI., CHICAGO, ILL. Send for Price List. DRACSENA TERMINXLIS. From 5-inch pots, $3.00 per dozen. GOOD FERNS. BOSTON FERNS, short and bushy, each, 50c; per dozen, $6.00: per 100, $45.00. PIERSON FERNS, fine bushy plants, $1.00 each; 8-inch, $1.35 each. JOHN SCOTT, Brooklyn, N. Y. Keep Street Greenhouses. Ivory and Golden Gate, 2-inoh pots, $3.C0 per 100. RUBBER PLANTS. Fine clean stock. 4-inch pots, $2.00 per dozen; $15.00 per 100 or will exchange tor anything 1 can use. What have you? W. W. COLES, Kokomo. Ind. JOHN BURTON, Assignee for | ROBERT CRAIG & SON, I Roses, Palms, I and Novsltlas In Dtcorallva Plants. ^ Markat and 49th Stt., Phlladalphia, Pa. g Hastings, Neb. — Wm. Sidles, who re- recently purchased the Fleischman green- house, is now in possession ot the plant and is busily engaged in making valuable improvements. He is erecting four new houses. IvO-1:ai:iia». 6 inch, extra fine stock, very heavy at 3nc. 7-inch, special-grown, 50c. 8-inch specimen plants, $1.20; worth $3.00. Kentia Belmoreana. Kentia Forsteriana. Aspidistra. 6-inch, 70c: 6 inch, extra heavy, ready for 7- inch. pot, $1.00; 3-inch, $5.00 per 100. 7-inch, fine clean healthy perfect plants, $1.50; regu- lar price $3.00. Made-up plants, $13.50 per doz. 4-inch pots, at 35c each. 5 to 8 leaves, 2045-59 N. Halsted St., CHICAGO, ILL (^ <$» «$» «$» <$» «$» ($» <$» (^ «$» <$> «$» »$> ($> «$> AMERICAN FLORIST COMPANY'S TRADE DIRECTORY FOR 1904 WHAT IT CONTAINS. CONTENTS. PAGE Preface 7 Contents 9 Index to advertisers 11 Classified inde.\ to advertisers. . 13 Key 15 Trade organizations 17-21 Floricultural statistics 33-27 Nursery statistics 39-31 Seed growing statistics 33 Park superintendents 35-39 Cemeteries 39-43 Associationof .\merican Ceme- tery Superintendents 43 Local Cemetery Associations. . . 43 Alabama 45 Arizona 46 Arkansas 46 California 47-53 Colorado 53-55 Connecticut 56-59 Delaware 60 District of Columbia 60-61 Florida 01-03 Georgia 63-65 Idaho 66 Illinois 66-80 Indiana 80-86 Indian Territory 86 Iowa 86-91 Kansas 91-94 Kentucky 95-97 Louisiana 97-98 Maine 98-99 Maryland 100-102 Massachusetts 103-114 Michigan 114-120 Minnesota 130-123 Mississippi '. 132-123 Missouri 133-128 Montana 128 Nebraska 128-130 Nevada ' 130 New Hampshire 130-131 New Jersey 132-139 New Mexico 139 New York 141-163 North Carolina 163-164 TAQE North Dakota 164 Ohio 164-175 Oklahoma 176 Oregon 176-1 <7 Pennsylvania 178 193 Rhode Island 194-195 South Carolina 196 South Dakota 196 Tennessee 196-198 Texas 198 331 Utah £01-303 Vermont 2t2-S03 Virginia 203-305 Washington 205-206 West Virginia 207 Wisconsin 207-21 Wyoming Hawaiian Islands. Mexico Canada— Alberta. . British Columbia. . Manitoba New lirunswick. . . , Nova .Scotia 210 210 311 211 211 211 211-213 312 Ontario 312-316 Prince Edward Island 216 Quebec 217 Northwest Territory 317 Alphabetical list 319-355 Horticultural supply concerns. .357-362 Experiment station horticult- urists 362 Landscape gardeners and archi- tects 363-365 Firms that issue catalogues. ..366-376 Horticultural societies 377-385 Society of .\nierican Florists 386-391 American Carnation Society — 392-394 Florists' Hail Association 391 395 Uotanieal gardens, etc 395 American ItuS^ S iciety 404 American Association of Nur- serymen 396-102 American Seed Trade Associa- tion 403-404 Chrysanthemum Society of America 405 Express and postage rates 4C6-407 .American Peony Society 407 Leading foreign houses 4l8 Price $2.00 Postpaid. ANERICSN FLORIST COMPANY, 324 Dearborn Street, CHICAGO. <$» «$» (^ <$» «$» «$» (^ »$» «$» ($» <$» «$» (^ ($> ($» «$» «$» <$> ($» »$» «$» ($» <$» «$» «$»(<|»f$?i$»«$»«:$»f$i<47f$»f$»f$>($» f$> f$» f$» ($» f$» f$»f$i»($»«$»f$>f$»«$»<$»f$»f$»f$»f$» igo4. The American Florist. 27 ►♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦< We Are Selling RIGHT ALONG TO FLORISTS WHO APPRECIATE THE VALUE ^^^ OF HUSTLING FOR BUSINESS, ALL THE YEAR ROUND. IM C|l JMj^lFR there is a steady sale for Flower Vases, Jardinieres, Sheaves, Cycas Leaves « "'^ w^^JI'Ml Ma->a% ^jjj Vrcaths and all the thousand and one Sundries that we keep in stock all the time to accommodate every want. All orders, however small, receive careful attention. s& 50-56 N. Fourth St , PHILADELPHIA, PA. kAAAAAAA^ AAA.A A.AAAAAAA AAA.^AAAA AA.AAAA.A^ Please mention the A merican Florist when writing. ♦ Tin Foil Plain, Fancy. Printed & Mounted. Manufactured by Tlie Conley Foil Go. 521 to 541 West 25th St., NEW YORK. CUT FLOWER BOXES To|« The best* strongest and neatest foldini; cut flower box ever made. Cheap, durable. To try them onoe is to use them always. Per 100 Per ICOO Size Ko. 0. 3x4x20 $2 00 $19.01 " 1. 3x454x16 1.90 17.60 " 3. 3x6x18 2.90 19.00 " 3. 4x8x18 2.50 23.00 " 4. 3x5x34 2.75 26.00 " 5 4x8x22 3.00 2850 " 6. 4x8x28 3.75 36.00 " 7. 6x16x20 5.50 54.00 " 8. 3x7x2? 3.00 28.50 " 9. 5x10x35 6.60 62.00 " 10. 7x20s20 9.50 67.50 " 11. 3!4x.=>s30... . > 3.00 28.50 Sample free on application. No charge for printing on orders above 250 boxes. Terms cash. THE LIVINGSTON SEED COMPANY, 80X104. COLUMBUS, OHIO. Fumi^atin^ Kind Tobaccd D«u, J„_ ""-LS ALL APHIS IN ONE NIGHT rOWQCr in » hou.'ic. 100x2.5ft.. at a co.^t of 10c. AS lb. trial pke. will cost nothiDi; if you will pay the express charges on it. Our booklet tells of it. Write Dei>i. C. for it. Til* H. A. STOOTHOrF COSIPANY 1 16. 1 17, 1 18 West St., N. Y..c;ity NiCKELgATE. NO EXCESS FARE ON ANY TRAIN Three Express Trains East every day la the year. Pullman Drawing Boom Sleeping Cars on all Trains. Trans-Continental Toxirlst Cars leave Chicago Trl-Weekly on Tuesdays and Sundays at 2:30 p. m. , on "Wednesdays at 10.35 a. m. Chicago to Boston 'without change. Modern Din- Ing Cara serving meals on individual club plan, ranging in price from 35c to $1.00; also service a la Carte. Coffee and Sandwiches, at popular prices, served to passengers In their seats by waitoro. Direct line to Fort "Wayne, Findlay, Cleveland. Erie, Buffalo, Rochester. Syracuse, Blnghamton, Scranton, New Tork City, Boston and all points East. Rates al^ways the lowest. Colored porters In uniform in attendance on all Coach Passengers. If you contemplate a trip East, call on any convenient Ticket Agent, or address * JOHN T. CALAHAN. Gen'l Agent, ^ 113 Adams St.. Chicago. lU. M. RICE & CO., Importers and Manufacturers, Leading Florists* 9,8 Filbert Street, Supply House and »*i_.i j ■ ■_• n Ribbon Specialists. Phlladelpnia, Pa. i"LORIST Plain, Violet, Rose rT OIL MADE BY The John J. Grooke Co. 155 Ave. D, NEW YORK. 149 Fulton St., OHICAGO. ROSSIG BROTHERS, MANUFACTURERS OF ALL STYLES IN HUNDREDS OF DIFFERENT DESIGNS. PAPER AND MUSLIN. SMILAX. Yards and PIQUETS. Samples Furnished to the Jobbing Trade Only. Boston Florist Letter Go. MANUFACTURERS OF FLORISTS' LETTERS. Thii wooden box nicely stained and var- nlahed, 18x30x13 made In two sections, one fur eatli size letter, given away with nrsT order of 500 leiterg. Block Letters, IH or 2-inch size, per 100, $2.00. Script Letters, $4. Fastener with each letter oi word. , -, , , Used by leadinj florists everywhere and for sale by all wholesale florists and supply dealers. N. F. McCarthy, Treas. and Manager, 84 Hawley St., BOSTON, MASS. L. BAUMANN & CO. Funeral Designs 76-78 Wabash Avs., CHICAGO, Manufacturers and Importers of METALLIC, NATURAL PRESERVED AND ARTIFICIAL Chiffons, Cycas Leaves and all other Supplies, also Preserved Palms and Artificial Flowers. LIGHTNING FLOWER POT WASHER. Washes all sizes of pots, clean as new, about as fast as you can handle them. Strong Plants are only grown in Clean Pots. Send for description. Sold direct J15.00 net P. O. B. Joliet. C. E FINLEY Joliet, III. ^^=M the American Trade^ THOMSON'S =\ CELEBRATED MANURES (Vine, Plant and Vegetable and Special Chrysanthemum > Are the result of many years' PRACTICAL EXPERIENCE And have Been used by Gardeners all over ttie world for over a QUARTER of a CENTURY Are perfect plant foods and stimulants. Are becoming more popular every year. Freight paid on quantities. Most liberal terms to tiie trade. ^^Write for our Special Trade Terms and for Descriptive Circulars, Testimonials, Etc., to SOLE MAKERS, Wm. Thomson & Sons, Ltd. TWEED ViVEYARD. CLOVENFORDS, Scotland. Please mention the A merican Florist when writinz- 28 The American Florist. July so, European Horticulture. (From the German Trade Papers.) Forcing Eoses'tob Cut Blooms in Germant. —The climate of Germany, like that of England and France, favors the growing of all kinds of roses in the open, and the summer breezes are laden with their delicious fragrance. But the ■weather conditions from early autumn until mid- winter are not such as to render the systematic growing of roses under glass at that time an easy and profitable venture. For the early winter months, therefore, and for the winter holidays Germany depends largely for the supp'y of its cut roses on the shipments from southern France, the Kiviera andltalv,and the chief aim of the German rose grower is to regulate his plantations so that from the end of February to the middle of summer his home product will fully meet the demand. Cut roses for personal adornment and home deco- ration are as much favored in Germany as else- where, but the demand for them, while steadily growing, is now guided by a more fastidious and critical taste than formerly, when any and all roses met with ready sales. Short stemmed flowers or those bruised, ''discolored or poorly developed cannot be disposed of. and even the culture of Marechal Niel, which up to^a few years ago was the most extensively raised.ishas ceased to be a paying side-line in large establishments •on-account of its unavoidable short-and-crooked stems. Another rose, once largely raised under glass and still a much called for variety, is La France, which, although yet fine for outdoor cul- ture, has as a subject for forcing deteriorated lo such an extent that as a cut rose it is practically outof the market. One of the largest and most successful rose growers on the Bhine enumerates the different varieties now most suitable for this kind of work and also; describes his method of culture in a well written article, from which the following points are culled: In light red. the author savs none equals DIrich Brunner and Belle Siebrecht'. Stems over three feet long, a fine color, not easily assuming that detested bluish cast, and buds which never fail to fulfill their promise even in the worst kind of weather, are attributes of these two sorts. More sensitive to weather condi- tions is Captain Christy, which nevertheless he forces in large numbers as his best pink variety, on account of its strong stems, fine color and adaptability for very early work. Of other pink sorts, as good with him, he names Mine Caroline Testout, which, if rightly treated, he says will in April and May bring a second crop of superb llowers; Mrs. .lohn Laing, of which, however, only very strong plants must be used, and Baron de "Rothschild, a tlowerof medium size on a very long, strong stem. Very limited he finds the number of dark red sorts suitable for successful forcing, and the same difficulty confronts him in the selection of white blooming varieties, despite the many laudatory descriptions of rose cata- logues. He has tried many sorts of both dark red and white, but none, so far, has given full satis- faction. At present Fisher Holmes, Mme. Victor Verdier, Princessc de Beam and Lord Bacon are grown for dark red, coming nearest to being profit- able forcing sorts, while Kaiserin Augusta Vic- toria and Marie Van Houtte are made to furnish the much needed white roses until other varieties more profitable and easier to grow are available. The average yield of Kaiserin, grown as an out of season bloomer, he states, is but one or two blooms to a plant, but these are on such fine stems and of such an ideal beauty that they are always in demand, bringing an unusually high price. Besides these ten or twelve varieties here named, which he grows in large numbers, many others in smaller lots are annually tried as to their possible merits for this kind of culture, but as yet none of them lias been found to be as good as the above enumerated dozen sorts. His total output of cut roses annually amounts to about 50.000 blooms, which all meet with ready sales at fair prices. These prices, not given inexact numerals, would seem to be remunerative to the grower, since he is enlarging his facilities in this 1 ne of trade from year "o year, as stated in his article. A brief account of his method of culture no doubt will prove as interesting to American rose growers as the enumeration of varieties grown in Germany. The main bulk of these roses is planted free info benches, the same as our stock is here, and several houses are thus filled, but the planting is done in the fall and field-grown plants are used. 'J hese houses "run cold' during the early winter: those provided with means of heating are started at the end of January, others follow later until at the bct^inning of spring those houses come in which depend almost entirely on the action of'the sun for their supply of heat. But the roses relied upon for the earlii-si :ind first cut, the middle or end of February, are all raised in pots. This particular "rower generally raises and forces about 5,500 roses in pots in addition to those grown in a range of regular rose houses. The mode of culture as regards these pot-grown roses is the same as that ac-Sorded such stock everywhere and needs no further description. The first batch of these potted roses is brought forward in the beginning of December and gradually subjected to heat on a lii'ht sunny bench iu some one of the houses used for other cultures. Every eight or ten days a new lot is started so as to keep up the succession of bloom later on, until at the end of January one or more of the regular rose houses is called into service, followed from time to time by the others, the last ones furnishing llowers into the summer. ESTABU5HED 1866 EMILSTEFFErtS> 5UCC.™ N.STEFFENS. ANOSTEFFENSBROS. A. HERRMANN, jt Cape Flowers, all colors, ^ Cycas Leaves, Metal Designs, J' and All Florists' Supplies. Send for Priooi. 404-4 1 2 East 34lh St. NEW YORK. Please mention the A metican Florist when writing. SIGMUND GELLER Imporler and Manufacturer of FLORISTS' SIPPLIES All new Fall Goods in new. Ask to see the latest. Embossed and Pleated Grepe Paper. 108 W. 28tli Street, NEW YORK. Please mention the A merican Florist when writing.. Wired Toothpicks 10,000, ll.tD; 60,000, 16.26. Manufactured b; W. J. COWEE. BERLIN. N. Y. Sample Free. For sale by dealers., AMBOO CANES $6.00 per 1000. WM. ELLIOTT & SONS, New York. B "Enrckj" Weed Killer. Saves Weeding. Keeps Paths, etc., clear without disturbing or staining the gravel. Soluble Powder, readily mixed and applied. Large Size Tin. enough for 100 square yards, 75 cts. each. Special prices to Cemeteries and buyers in large quantities. Full directions with each tin. Vaughau's Seed Store, CHICAGO: NEW YORK: 84-86 Randolph St. 1 4 Barclay St SHEEP MANURE Stied, Unpulverized and Pulverized. —vrs.vss roR pbicis.— MONTANA FERTILIZER CO., Elgin, III. Please mention the A merican Florist when Twitinz- KORAL LETTERS For Sale by all Wholesale Houses. Koral Mfg. Co., 12 Hawley Place, Boston, Mass. ^ CHRYSANTHEMIM MANUAL "^ NEW BOOK BY ELMER D. SMITH. IS NOW READY. CONTENTS. INTKODUCTION. Chapter I.— History. Chapter II.— Stock Plants.— Early Propagation.— Cold Frames.— Field-grown,— Imported Stock. — Novelties and Scarce Varieties. Chapter III. — Propagation. — Cutting Bench. — Selection of Cuttings. — Making Cuttings. — Air and Temperature.-Shading.— Watering. — Saucer System.— English Method. — Divisions.- Potting Cuttings. Chapter IV. — Spbcijibn Plants.— Soil.— Repotting. — Stopping.— Drainage. — Final Potting.— Watering. — Staking. — Disbudding,— Feeding, Chapter V.— Miscellaneous Plants.— Standards.— For Market. — Single. — Stemmed. — Minia- ture.—For Cut Flowers.— Grafted. — In Open Border.— Hardy Chrysanthemums. Chapter VI.— Packing Plants.- For Express. — For Mail.— For Export. Chapter VII.— Exhleition Blooms.— Planting.— Firming.— Tieing.— Watering.— Spraying.— Airing— Shading.— Scalding.— Top-dressing.-EemovingStooIs.— BlindQrowth.— Chemi- cal Fertilizers.- Liquid Manure.— Lime. — Iron.— Burning and Damping. — Buds and Dis- budding.— English Method. — Records. Chapter VIII.— Exhibition Bloohs. — Grown out-of-doors. — Australian Method.— Shelter or flnug Harbor. Chapter IX.— Commercial Flowers.— Feeding.— Buds.— Early.— Late.— Height of Plants. Chapter X.— INSECTS.—Aphis.— Thrip.— Mealy Bug. — Grasshoppers.- Tarnished Bug. — Cory- thuoa.— Grub Worm.— Cut Worm.— Lady Bug.— Golden Eye.— Chrysanthemum i'ly. Chapter XI.— Diseases. — Rust.— Leaf Spot.— Mildew. Chapter XII.— Seedlings and Sports.— Suitable Plants.— Fertilizing. — Seedlings.— Sports. Chapter XIII.— Preparing Exhibits.— Plants. — Cut Flowers. —Foreign Shipments.— Dressing Flowers. Chapter XIV.— Exhibitions.— The Management.— The Judge. — The Exhibitor. Chapter XV.— Types and SELECTioNS'-Types.— Selections. WE ARE NOW BOOKING ORDERS. PRICE, 25 CENTS, CASH WITH ORDER. ! American Florist Co., 324 Dearborn street, Chicago. S igo4. The American Florist. 20 Toronto. Despite the very warm weather whicli we are at present experiencing business continues to hold up fairly well though the severe sunshine has a tendency to make the indoor flowers much smaller. American Beauty roses are holding up wonderfully well and Bride and Brides- maid are mostly mildewed. Carnations are also aftected with the summer fever. Lilium candidum is over, and at present there are very few flowers with the excep- tion of outdoor varieties with which to decorate the stores. The Florists' and Gardeners' Associa- tion held a well attended meeting in St. George's hall on July 19. Details concern- ing the coming chrysanthemum show, the arranging of the cups, etc., which are to be contended for were arranged and an invitation was received from the Dale estate, of Brampton, inviting members of the association to a day's outing at Brampton August 3. They have secured the Athletic grounds for that date and it will be a day of real sport for all those who can attend. Wm. Feijdley, of Brampton, was a visitor. He is at present building a new range of four houses for violets and the work is well under way. A new boiler house has also been constructed. He has a fine maple floor and a number of friends were invited in for a warming. The place was nicely lighted with electric lights and about seventy-six guests enjoyed the dancing. J. Milne, shipper for J. H. Dunlop, is spending his holidays at Lake Simcoe. H. G. D. THE ANNUAL MEETING OF THE FLORISTS' HAIL ASSOCIATION OF AIVIERICA will be held at Exposition Building, St. Louis, Mo., at 2:00 p. m,, August 18, 1904. JOHN C. ESLER, Secretary. Please tnention the A vterican Florist when writing, GREEN SILKALINE. Do not be put on with cheap substitute!. John C. Meyer & Co., 80 Klngstoo St, BOSTON, MASS. MOUER'S DEUTSCHE BABTNEB ZEITUNG. The most widely circulated German gardening Journal, treating of all departments of horticulture and floriculture. Numerous eminent correspon- dents in all parts of the world. An advertisin)? mediam of the highest class. Moller'a Deutsche Gartner Zeltung it published weekly and richly illustrated. Subscription IS OQ per annum, including postage. Sample oopiet free. LLDWIG MOLLERTeSv 6. A. R. Excursion to Boston Via the Wabash. August 12, 13 and 14, the Wabash Eailroad will aiju excursion tickets from all stations to Boston and return at one cent Eer mile in each direction. Fare from Chicago, $ I 7.75. Limit may be extended to September 3U. by deposit and Piyment ol 5u cents. Write for illustrated folder giving full details, with side trips, etc. F. A. PALIVIER, A. G. P. A., 311 Marquette BIdg., CHICAGO. WE HAVE SPrciAL LOW PRICES TO OFfEB, AND CAN SAVE YOU MONEY ON CALVANIZED WIRE ROSE STAKES Write us for prices b>lore ordering elsewhere. ALSO MODEL EXTENSION CARNATION SUPPORT. IGOE BROTHERS, 226 North 9th Si., Brooklyn, N. Y. Standard Flower Pols The WHILLDIN POTTERY COMPANY, PHILADELPHIA PA. JERSEY CITY. N. J. lONG ISLAND CITY, N. Y. Traveling Repressnlative. U. CUTLER RfERSON, 108 Th'rd Ave., Newark, N. J. Standard OOX^ Flower... r V7 I O If your greenhouses are within 500 miles of the Capitol, write us, we can save you money W. H. ERNEST. 28th and M Streett. WASHINGTON. 0. C Please mention the American Florist when writing GEO. KELLER & SON, MANUFACTURERS OF FLOWER POTS. Before buying write for prices. 361-363 Herndon Street, near Wnghtwuod Ave , CHICAGO, ILL. Please yneniion the A merican Florist wfien ivriting, THOSE RED POTS "STANDARDS" FULL SIZE AND WIDE BOTTOMS. BULB PANS AND AZALEA POTS. DETROIT riOWER POT M'F'Y., HARRY BALSLEY, DETROIT, MICH., Rep. 490 Howard St., Please inention the American Florist when writing. SAMPLE POT AND PRICE LIST ON APPLICATION. C. C. POILWORTH CCJJIk**"'^" Please mention the A merican Florist when writing. WRITE 1521-23 N. Leavitt St., CHICAGO, ILL . FOR TRICES OF Standard Pots rtr'nSth anJ porosity combined are the best on the market. Please mention the Ayncrican Florist when writing. Gardeners' Chronicle. A Weekly Illustrated Journal. ESTABLIBHED 1841. The GARDENEES' CHRONICLE has been fob OT«R Sixty Years thb Lkadinq Joubnal of Itg class. It has achieved this position becausu, while specially devoting itself lo supplying the daily requirements of gardeners of all classes, the infor- mation furnished is of such general and perma- nent value that the GARDENERS' CHRONICLE is looked up to as the btandahd autbobitt on tke subjects of which it treats. Subscription to the United States, 84.20 per year Bemittanoes to be made payable to H. Q. CO vE. Officb: — 41 Wallington St., Covant Garden, London, Enalind^ Please mention the A merican Florist when writing Kramer's Pot Hangers THE neatest, simplest, most convenient ami only practical device for convert- ing ordinary flower pots into hanging baskets They fit all standard made pots from 2 to 10 inches in diameter. The illustration shows how they are attached Just the thing for hanging up ferns, begonias, etc. You can make room and money by their use. Try them. For Sale by Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. E. F. Winterson Co., Chicago. C. C. Pollworlh Co., Milwaulr, e±o. ^ 80-82 Wabash Avenue and 34 to 40 South Water Street, CHICAGO. Please mention the American Florist when v/riting. MASTICA TRADE MARK REGISTERED. FOR GLAZING GREENHOUSES SOLE MANUFACTURERS F. O. PIERCE COMPANY N EW YORK AT ALL SEED STORES /^lease mention the A r GLASS. GOOD BRANDS. QUICK SHIPMENTS. LARGE STOCK. Warehouse on railroad switch. Be sure and get our pricec. Sharp, Partridge S Co. 22nd St and Union Place, CHICAGO. Please mention the A merican Florist when writinz* D. O. Cunningham Glass Co. PITTSBURG, PA. TANK WINDOW GLASS. Hot- House Glass a Specialty. OULF CYPRESS GREENHOUSE Ma^TERIAL HOT-BED SASH, BOILERS, PIPES, FITTINGS, VENTILATING APPARATUS. GLASS AT WHOLESALE. We furnish everything for building. Send for prices and catalogues. S. Jacobs & Sons, "l.'R'o'^'K['^'NrN'.Vf' ftease mention the A merican Flonst when writing. H. M. HOOKER GO. Window Glass, Paints and Putty, Greenliouse Glass a Specialty. 88 Wast Raadelph St., CHICAaO. Sprague Smltii Co. PLATE AND WINDOW PUSS Greenhouse Glass a Specialty.. 20K: Randolph Straat, CHICAGO. tgo4. The American Florist. 31 Plllipff Eider-Erioson. Second-hand. From rumra $45.00 up; all repairs; other makes; new; cheap. DHII CDC Second-hand Greenhouse Boilers guar- dUILtiivt anteed. Send tor prices; state size wanted. P'DC ***"' ^"'°- '"" lengths, with coupling, 8?ic. Irt a foot. Good serviceable second-hand, 3-in., 6!io; l!4-in., 5?iic; l>i in., 3Mo; 1-in., 3c; 5i£-in., S^c. New and old fittings and valves. eiDnCU lincC New, ^-in., guaranteed lOO-lbs. DAnUCN nUQL pressure, 7!4c per i:t.; ^-in. not guaranteed, 43^0 per (t. Ol IPP New. 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Send Your I Advertisement NOW!! PALMS AND FERNS. Climblngf Palms and Ferns. That there are several species of scan- dent habit among both the palms and ferns is possibly a matter of surprise to some of those not very familiar with the many peculiarities of these families of plants, but such is the case in several in- stances, and some brief notes regarding some of the palms and ferns in which this characteristic is more or less developed may not be without interest. Of the palms that climb the rattan group are the most widely known and may be divided into two sections, namely, those that are natives of the eastern hemisphere and those that are found in the western division of the globe. The first group is much the larger, and includes the two large genera of calamus and da?monorops, the first named cover- ing some eighty species, according to the botanists, while dfemonorops is said to possess about forty species, but compara- tively few of either genus are to be found in commercial collections. Calamus in- cludes the true rattan palm, C. Rotang, that provides material for such a multi- tude of purposes, among which are great quantities of artistic furniture and other decorative and useful articles in the domestic economy. Some of these palms grow to a great length in their East In- dian home, the slender stems reaching up among the tops of tall trees or sometimes trailing along among the undergrowth and proving a serious inconvenience to those who have occasion to travel through the forests of that country. Jt is these stems, many of them less than one inch in diameter, that form the rat- tan of commerce. The natives of some of the East Indian Islands use the rattans in place of ropes for many purposes, even upon some of their vessels, so it may be safely said that these palms have really great value. The leaves of the calamus and diemo- norops are generally long and drooping and divided into a large number of nar- row pinnae, the entire leaf of some of the strong growing species reaching a length of six or seven feet. The midrib is fre- quently prolonged into a whip-like appendage that is well furnished with strong hooked spines, these serving to hold the plant to the tree or trees through which it may be clambering. Among those species of calamus that may be found in some collections are C. adsper- sus, a particularly slender species that only grows to a length of about twenty feet; C. ciliaris, a stronger grower than the preceding and a very graceful small specimen for a private collection, and C. hystrix, all of which are warm house palms such as grow best in a night tem- perature of about 70°, and require a moist atmosphere and an abundance of water at the root. The daemouorops present much the same general characteristics to the casual observer, the distinction between the two genera being a botanical one, in which the form and arrangement of the flowers take a prominent part. Out of the many species of daemouorops there are at least two that have been found in American collections for many years past, these two being D. Palembanicus andD. peria- canthus, both of which are slender palms, with spiny midribs and broader pinnate leaves than those of the calamus, the young leaves of D. Palembanicus being cinnamon brown at the time theyunfold. Similar treatment to that given the cala- mus is required for daemouorops, that treatment including heat, moisture, mod- erate shading throughout the summer and a rich and rather open soil. The western representatives of the rat- tan palms are found among the desmon- cus, a smaller genus than those referred to above and one that is almost entirely confined to South America, one species, D. minor, being found in the West Indies. Desmoncus has very slender stems, some of which reach 100 feet in length, these extraordinary stems being found in some ot the dense forests of Brazil, where the growth of desmoncus is probably length- ened out to some extent by the subdued light, combined with conditions of heat and moisture, for we are told that where this same palm is found growing out in the open air in the full light the stems are seldom over fifteen feet long. The leaves of desmoncus are pinnate, the midribs spiny, and at the tips of the leaves the last two or three pairs of leaflets are contracted into hooks that are of much help to the plant in attaching it to the surrounding trees. These palms, like their relatives from the eastern hemi- sphere, are decidedly tropical, requiring the same warm greenhouse for their suc- cessful culture, and are quite attractive in a small state, owing to their slender and graceful habit. Propagation is eSected by means of seeds, the latter being produced in small bunches, the seeds themselves being about the size of a marble and nearly as hard. These seeds could probably be collected in quantity from the South American forests were 84 The American Florist. Aug. 6, thet-e sufficient detnand fof them, but as desmoncus can hardly be considered commercial palms there is but little de- mand for the seeds and they are very seldom offered. The nearest approach to climbers among the ferns are found in the lygo- diums, a group of ferns that is spread over a large portion of the world in some of its eighteen or twenty species, one of which is a very interesting member of the hardy garden, being found in a wild state in occasional large patches in sev- eral of our eastern states, and notably in Connecticut and New Jersey. The species in question is L. palmatuni, the common climbing fern, and throws up its slender growths irom a creeping stem to a height of two to three feet, the lower of the pal- mate leaves beingbarrtn, while the upper leaves are contracted and spore-bearing. The growths readily twine about the underbrush of huckleberries and andro- medas that are common in some of the woods in which this fern abounds. Of much larger growth and more effec- tive for greenhouse decoration is L. dicho- tomum and L. volubile, the former being a native of southern China and the latter of South America and some parts of the West Indies. The leaflets of L. dichoto- mum are bright green and nearly one foot long, and the growths attain a consider- able length as the plant gains strength, it being necessary to provide some kind of trellis upon which this fern may be supported. L. volubile is possibly not quite so strong a grower as the preceding species, but its bright and smooth foliage is very pleasing, soon forming a very attractive specimen and one that is a little out of the common run as part of an exhibition group. Both these ferns are free growers when potted in a stiff soil, much as one would grow a Boston fern, though preferring rather moreshade than is required for the nephrol-pis. Tiie most serious enemy of the lygodiums is thrips, and the attacks of this pest should be guarded against by plenty of moisture and not too high a temperature during the winter, 60° at night agreeing with these ferns very well. Perhaps the most common of the lygodiums, with the ex- ception of our native species, is L. Jajpon- icum, a fern that was grown in quantity manv years ago, but has lately been dropped from the lists of various growers in favor of more generally useful and hardier ferns. W. H. Taplin. Takinif Chrysanthemum Buds. Ed. Am. Florist:— Which buds are the best to take and about what time on the following varieties of chrysanthemurns: Merry Xmas, Golden Beauty, White Bonnaffon, Eaton, Appleton, Maud Dean, Ivorv. Mrs. lerome lones and Robinson? J. A. K. The terminal bud is the best bud to take on Merry Xmas. This is usually ready about the first week in October. Terminal buds are also the ones to select for Golden Beauty and White Bonnaffon, and are ready on these varieties the latter part of September. Timothy Eaton we like best from the second crown bud taken around September 1. Col. D. Appleton can be taken on any bud after August 20, but a much better incurved bloom and a finer finish is the result when the buds are taken from September 10 to 15. Maud Dean can be taken either on the crown or terminal bud. The crown brings a lighter colored flower, with a more open center, but of larger size than the terminal. These are ready after September 15. Ivory is good on any bud from August 20 on. But the sooner you take the bud after that date the larger will be the bloom. If the Mrs. Jerome Jones are June planted stock the wood should by August 20 be well ripened with the crown buds showing. These if taken will result in a pure white, solid bloom, which will be ready to cut about November 10. Terminal buds selected on this variety produce a flower of a beautiful shade of pink, and the stem and foliage are more handsome than from the crown bud; also the blooms will keep in good condition till after Thanksgiving. With the variety Mrs. Henry Robinson, take the buds as they make their appear- ance after August 20. C. W. Johnson. t>ipiog a Greenhouse RaDs:e. Ed. Am. Flokist: — I am puttinar in a steam heating plant in a range of green- houses arranged as shown in a sketch which I enclose. As there is not more than 20° of frost here and not that in many winters I do not require enough steam to run a pump or trap. Can I not run the return pipe into atank and pump back into the boiler by hand? The boiler will be on the ground level, it being impossible to sink it. In pumping the water back will I have to pump it into the top of the boiler, through a perfor- ated pipe inside the top of the boiler or have a tank above the boiler, with a pipe running to the bottom, pumping the water into the top tank and allow- ing it to run into the boiler by gravity? I am used to pipe fitting and want to use 3 inch pipe for the largest main, as we have it on hand, and 1-inch or 1 ^^inch pipe for the side coils. I would like to run a pipe overhead to the further end of each house to supply the side coils. How much pipe will be required in each house, and what is the beet wav to put it in? How much more glass will the boiler — a tubular one forty-eight inches in diame- ter, sixteen feet long, with 3-inch tubes — run in addition to the present plant as shown in the sketch? Will a stack twenty-four inches in diameter and forty feet high be sufficient? The boiler has a drum steam dome on the top. Would it not be better to take it oft and connect the main right on the boiler? ^ Pacific Coast. It will, of course, be possible to fill the boiler with a good force pump, but in a range of the size indicated by the plan, it will be better to either carry enough steam to work a low pressure trap or to use a pump by carrying a pressure on the boiler and reducing tl e pressure of the steam in the heating coils. It will prob- ably be most convenient to have a tank in which the water can run from the coils. From this pump it into a tank over the boiler and allow it to run by gravity into the boiler through a pipe near the bottom. One 2 inch pipe will supply the steam for each house and lV2-inch is preferred forthecoils, although either 1-inch or IVa-inch can be used if on hand. A 3-inch main will carry 1,500 feet under low pressure and two or three times this amount with high pressure. If 11/2-inch pipe is used in the coils, it will be possible to heat four square feet of glass for each linear foot of pipe. The capacity of a tubular boiler forty- eight inches in diameter and sixteen feet long with three inch tubes will be as many hundred feet of radiation as there were tubes in the boiler. The number of tubes is not stated but knowing this it will be very easy to ascertain from the above whether the boiler will heat any- more than the present amount of glass As neither the size of the grate nor the capacity of the boiler is given, the size of chimney required cannot be stated defi- nitely but, as a rule, it is safe to figure that the area of the chimney should be one-sixth of the area of the grate. It is evident that the size of stack mentioned will be amply large. If the tubes are so arranged as to provide a steam space above the water level, there will be no occasion for using the drum. L. R. Taft. HAIL-WRECKED GREENHOUSES OF JOHN B. GOETZ, SAGINAW, MICH. (See issue of .Tnly 30, page 9.) Chester, Pa.— Hoffman Brothers, of Lansdowne Heights, have purchased the large greenhouses of J. Hackert, located at Sixty-second and Buist avenue, in the city, and in future they will carry on the business. ^904- The American Florist. 36 THE MISSOURI BOTANIC GARDEN. «i The Missouri Botanical Garden was founded and endowed by the late Henry Shaw. A part of the area no w included in the garden was at first planted and maintained as a country home by Mr. Shaw, but as the public began to take aupt. Irian. more interest in the place he decided to make it a public institution. The work incident to its growth and development was directed by him to the time of his death in 1889. The garden covers about sixty-five acres of ground, of which the main or more decorative part contains twelve acres; an arbore- tum takes up twenty acres, a fructicetum occu- pies ten acres, a vegetable garden three acres, and a recently planted North American tract contains twenty acres. The main part of the garden is laid out for the most part in a formal manner bounded by high stone walls and marked by many geo- metrical walks along which are arranged groups of plants for study as well as for deco- rative effects. Many of the tender exotic plants from the greenhouses are distributed over this area in the summer season, in- cluding a collection of nearly 1,000 species ot cacti, a very complete collection of agaves, yuccas, ficuses or rubber plants and a group of tropical economic plants. Several ponds contain a representative collection of water plants and there are quite large groups of dahlias, delphiniums, poppies, gladioli, and a group ot miscellaneous plants which are hardy in St. Louis. In the plant houses, which have over 20,000 square feet of glass, in addition to the groups above mentioned, are col- lections of about 1,000 species of orchids and a smaller number of cycads, bromeliads, ferns, acacias and others. In the arbore- tum may be found a fairly representative collection of hardy deciduous trees, a few ponds and a collection of wild herbaceous plants arranged by families. In the so- called fructicetum, in addition to shrub- bery, there is a collection of small and tree fruits and many kinds of vegetables. In the vegetable garden is grown ageneral collection of culinary vegetables. Here is also a forcing house, in which vege- tables and some European varieties of grapes are grown. The North American tract is in process of development, having recently been planted to native plants synoptically arranged. In one corner of this area is acoUection of medicinal plants and near by is a group of grasses and savory herbs. Altogether more than 12,000 species of plants are cultivated in the garden, about half of them hardy. The library contains some 42,000 books and pamphlets and more than 300,000 index cards, and the herbarium has more HYDRANGEAS AND SUNDAY VISITORS AT MISSOURI BOTANIC GARDEN. than half a million specimens. While they are not open to the general public, any capable student may have access to the facilitiesof the library and herbarium. In addition to the collection of plants, books and herbarium specimens and the pleasure and educational features which they afford Mr. Shaw provided for the instruction of garden pupils. Accord- ingly a course of study has been arranged for six young men between 14 and 20 years of age, each of whom enjoys a scholarship grant of $250 to $300 per year and lodging. The course covers a period of four years, one year of which is given to manual work entirely,the remain- ing three years being divided equally between manual work and theoretical instruction. Mr. Shawalsoendowed the Shaw School of Botany, a department of Washington University, St. Louis, where instruction is given in both pure and applied botany and where facilities are afforded for advanced graduate work as well as in elementary lines. To encourage further horticultural work Mr. Shaw provided for the awarding of premiums at flower shows to the amount of $500 per year. Provision is also made for two annual banquets, one " to the trustees of the garden and to the guests they may invite," and another "to the gar- deners of the institution and invited florists, nur- serymen and market gar- deners of St. Louis and vicinity," and also for the preaching of an annual flower serraon "on the wisdom and goodness of God as shown in the growth of fruits, flowers and other products of the vegetable kingdom." An annual volume is pub- lished which contains a general report of garden operations, together with a few scientific and other papers, and is sent to educational institutions and scientific organiza- tions in all parts of the world. SUPERINTENDENT IRISH. H. C. Irish, superintend- ent of the Missouri Botanic Garden, was born in Rock county. Wis., April 22, 1868, on a farm. In 188 1, when 16 years old, he went to Dakota territory, now South Dakota, and worked on a farm there until 1888. In that year he entered the South Dakota Agricultural College, where he worked his way through the course by teaching school during vacation and working in horticultural ffw hours each day while He graduated from He then did some grounds a attending classes, the college in 1891 graduate work in the Iowa State College of Agriculture, at Ames, and worked in a commercial nursery at Des Moines for a year. He went to the Missouri Botanic Garden as horticultural assistant in 1 894, and in the service of that institution he has since continued. He was made super- intendent in 1903. Mr. Irish has continued his studies and has done graduate work at Cornell University two winters (1896 and 1898) 36 The American Florist. since entering the employ of garden. He has published a "Kevision ot the Genus Capsicum," (red peppers) and a work on "Garden Beans," besides a number of papers on various subjects. The pepper and bean papers were published in the reports of the garden. J European Seed Report. The center ol Europe is now under the reign of a nearly tropical heat, lasting more than a week. The thermometer is daily passing 86° Fahr. in the shade, which occurs very seldom in our moderate climate. On July 15 it marked 100°, and on the 14th ult. 97°, which may be called quite abnormal. Luckily a little breeze is blowingevery day, making the trernend- ous heat more supportable. The nights generally are cool. On June 18 the sur- roundings of Quedlinburg were struck by a learful thunderstorm accompanied by very heavy hail showers which lasted two hours and damaged lots of fields. The hail stones were nearly the size ol a pigeon's egg and spoiled large quantities of fruit; trees, flowers, etc. But after all the damage has not been so important as many people believed. The cool tern-- perature which followed the thunder- storm prevented the struck plants from decaying and under the influence of the favorable atmospheric conditions vegeta- tion quickly recommenced. The present state of the crops is satis- factory, but the fields are dried out and need water urgently. If it does not come soon the present good conditions may be changed greatly. The early summer flowers, like nemophila, collinsia, nigella, godetia, larkspur, etc, look splendid and will be cut shortly, if not already done. Poppy, reseda and pansy justify good hopes but want rain very badly for their period of growing is not finished yet. Myosotis is gathered but did not give full quantities. The first gathering of pansies is also finished and gave good lots of seed. Stocks are good, the pro- portion of doubles appearing especially strong this year, but asters are weak and do not look well at all at the present time. Verbena, phlox and the perennials are in good condition. To sum up, the flower crop does not seem bad, but rain is needed urgently. Passing to vegetable seeds, we can in general make the same remarks as for flowers. Everything seems in fair con- dition, but the dryness, now lasting for more than three weeks, is tiring the plants to a great extent. The writer, in passing this morning a vast field of sugar beet, observed that the leaves begin to hang. Certain vegetables, for instance carrots, also show the effects of the drought, but abundant humidity would change all suddenly, the plants being still in their period otgro wth. Lettuce, parsley, celery, leeks and onions look quite well and promise to give good seeds if nothing unexpected occurs. Beets and carrots are suffering, but would still recover before the harvest if the atmospheric con- ditions permitted. Beans begin to show the effects of the drought, while peas, being near to maturity, are nearly out of danger. The latter crop is generally under the average, some wrinkled varie- ties even worse. The early articles like chervil, corn salad, are cut and partly even cleaned; the crop seems good and prices are starting low. Spinach will be cut shortly, but as there are scarcely any stocks in hand somewhat higher prices are probable. It appears that the small dealers have kept pretty large stocks of many articles, which might prevent prices from rising, even if the crops turn out worse than present appearances indicate. France. — In France the situation seems not much different, but it appears that the northern parts of this country have been favored by some light showers. Many fields show the effect of insect pests spoiling the seeds to a great extent. The cabbage and chervil crops are harvested and the general opinion indi- cates a good crop. Beets are very good and promise a fine crop if rain sets in soon. Red carrots keep well for the present, but are menaced by insects. White carrots are ravaged by caterpillars; most of the cultivators are pulling them up because they fear they will get noth- ing. In the south the state is better. Cucumbers are good in the north as well as in the south. Spinach will probably give a good crop. Beans, which have been cultivated on a large scale on account of last year's bad crop, begins to suffer from the heat. The lettuce plantations leave at present nothing to be desired. Onions seem better in the south than in the north, but in general an average crop is expected. Peas are reported to look well. Leeks were not good some weeks ago, but seem to have recovered. Radish is weak but may improve. Tomatoes profit by the enorm- ous heat and show a good appearance. Concerning flowers I may observe that the atmospheric conditions have until now favored their growth. Everything is in full blossom, the colors splendidly bright, but the enormous heat begins to ' dry out the soil and rivers so that it is difficult to get the water necessary for ' irrigating. A speedy change of weather would do much good. Italy.— The crops in the Italian dis- tricts have been subjected to a tropical heat but I have no serious news as to what extent. Some kinds of seeds may have suffered. In the center of Germany the thermometer went up to about 105°. Since July 18 the heat has abated some- what, the weather being breezy but not rainy. World's Fair Notes. TA>4AR1X AS A CORNER PLANT AT THE MISSOURI BOTANIC GARDEN. The plants in Dreer's exhibit of nym- phasas in the lakes near the rose garden have made a splendid growth during the last month. The foliage is healthy and the flowers are of large size and very abundant. The lawns in the rose garden and north of the Horticulture building show what can be done with grass seed sown in the spring. Although the soil was unfavor- able and the sowing was in some cases made after the middle of May excellent results have in most cases been secured. The only trouble has been from the seeds of panicum and other grasses that were in the soil. The lawns seeded last fall are in most cases quite thick and velvety. Arthur Cowee, of Berlin, N. Y , the well known grower of Groff's hybrid gladioli, in addition to five acres near Belleville, 111., has several thousand strong plants growing in beds at both ends and in the rear of the Horticulture building. They are now just coming into flower. Swain, Nelson & Company, of Chicago, have several large beds of hardy shrubs on the terrace east of the floral clock. Siebrecht & Son, James B. Wild & Brothers and W. H. Moon have extensive exhibits of evergreens and shade trees between the life saving station and the Agriculture building. P. S. Peterson & Son have some fine shrubbery and shade trees at the corner of the rose garden, while the largest exhibit of nursery stock made by any one firm, that of the Weber Nursery Company, St. Louis, is along the intramural railway still tarther south. There will be an excellent opportunity to compare the new varieties of cannas during the next month. Schray & Com- pany have a bed containing 500 plants of a fine seedling at the east end of the Horticulture building. There is also a large bed of West Virginia cannas at the north end of the rose garden. In front of the Horticulture building Dreer and Yaughan have several large canna beds. Among the varietiesshownby the former are Rubin and President Meyers, while Vaughan's Seed Store, in addition to many of the well known kinds, shows David Harum, Victory, Papa Nardy, Black Beauty, Betsy Ross, Comte de Sachs, King Humbert, Express, Red Indian and Buttercup. W. W. Coles has beds of Niagara, David Harum and Egandale at the southwest corner of the Agriculture building. One of the most interesting collections of cannas is that of E. H. Barbour, of Lin- igo4. The American Florist. 37 DREER'S AQUATICS AT THE WORLDS FAIR. coin, Neb., who shows nearly 100 varie- ties, with from five to fifteen plants of a kind in most cases. A little farther along to the north are a number of beds from the Conard & Jones Company. These include such varieties as Duke of York, Louise, Martha Wash- ington, Hiawatha, Luray, Queen of Holland, Triumph, George Washington, Chautauqua, Black Beauty, Cherokee, Eastern Beauty, West Grove, Gladstone, Evolution, Mont Blanc, Brandy wine and Betsy Ross. While there are beds of most of these varieties, a large number of them can be found in one bed a short distance west of the middle of the Agriculture building. Not far away is a bed contain- ing a large number of seedling cannas exhibited by the same firm. There is a fine bed of Tarrytown canna which is shown by W. F. Kasting, of Buffalo, and one of the Express exhibited by Nathan Smith & Son, Adrain, Mich., in the same vicinity. Vaughan's Seed Store shows two coleuses, Anna Pfister and John Pfister, and Audubon, Miniature and Alfred ftaguerreau salvias, besides the Doctor Baumetz and Little Pink geraniums near the Horticulture building. Conard & Jones Company have a bed of Louisiana canna and another which contains Buttercup and the Seedling 800 at the west end of the Horticulture build- ing. J. Roscoe Fuller shows the seedling canna, Red Cross, south of the conserva- tory. The bedding plants around the cas- cades and in the sunken garden and plazas have made an excellent growth and present a very attractive appear- ance. They have been planted and cared for by the landscape department, while those about the Agriculture and Horti- culture buildings were furnished by vari- ous florists as exhibits in the department of floriculture, and have been under the charge of Superintendent Hadkinson. Immature specimens of the Spencer seedless apple from Colorado have been received by Senator Swink, who is in charge of the Colorado pomological exhibit. Externally they do not differ from ordinary apples, but the only traces of seeds that can be detected are a few undeveloped ovules which appear as minute black spots. The "core" is very small and little account need be taken of it. Wilhelm Miller, editor of Country Life in America, is spending a week at the fair and incidentally is working up several articles for his publication. James B. Wild, of lames B. Wild & Brothers, Sarcoxie, Mo., has been here for several days. British Trade Topics. After experiencing two bad summers we are now enjoying a season of torrid weather, and at the time of writing rain is greatly needed for the gardens. This has been a glorious year for rosarians, and according to expectations the National Rose Society's show in the his- toric Temple Gardens in London was a brilliant success. The professional cham- pionship was taken by a provincial firm —viz., Harkness & Company, of Hitchin. The gold tnedal rose of the' year was a beautiful hybrid tea,similartoMrs. Maw- ley, named after Dean Hole, the venerable president of the society, raised by Alex- ander Dickson & Sons, Newtownards, Ire. The medal for the best hybrid tea was awarded to Frank Cant & Com- pany, of Colchester, for Mildred Grant, a beautiful ivory white, which was to be seen at most of the show stands. The best hybrid perpetual was Ulster, a bright salmon bloom, brought out by the Messrs. Dickson in 1899. , George Prince, of Longworth, Berks, .secured the medal for the best tea vjrith White Maman Cochet, which .was ititro: duced by Mr. Cook in 1898. Mr. Prince was also awarded a number of £irst prize? in the open classes to add to his long list, for he has obtained altogether upwards of 1,000 awards. Sixty prizes weretaken last year, and it is evident that this num^ ber will be equalled this year. The rose gardens at Longworth have been in ex- istence for a century, having been founded by Mr. Prince's grandfather, and the present owner combines ■ rose-growing with farming. Mr. Prince is expecting to send out next year a new tea rose, Helen Millman, of a deep terracotta tint, the base of the petals being flushed with gold. In spite of many new rivals La France, the popular hybrid tea brought out by Guillot, still holds its own. Mr. Prince cultivates 2^500 plants of that variety,. and he also finds the pinkish rose tea. Papa Gontier, still in good demand. For. his exhibition blooms Mr.; Prince uses a shade invented by Mr; West, of Reigate, Surrey. To a 4-foot stake is attached a cone made of galvanized wire, this being covered, with linen.. By; alter- 38 The American Florist, Aug. 6, ing a spring the shade can be adjusted to any height. Amos Perry, of Winchmore Hill, Lon- don, who has recovered from the effects of injuries sustained in a carriage acci- dent, has been a successful exhibitor of herbaceous plants and water lilies at the recent shows. He has introduced a new variety of Phlox Canadensis, which has are also to be seen by dozens. An enor- mous business has been organized in dis- tributing the plants. About 100,000 in pots are sent out each season, and from 200.000 to 300,000 runners. The Royal Horticultural Society is about to celebrate its centenary with every feeling ol satisfaction. Royalty favored the shows with their presence at CANNA BUTTERCUP AND A SEEDLING AT THE WORLD'S FAIR. (Exhibited by the Conard & .Tonoa Co., West Grove, Pa.) very vigorous constitution and produces a flower of a better tint than the old one. The flowers are carried on firm wiry stems. Another recent introduction by Mr. Perry is Gypsophila repens mons- trosa, which produces a dense bush with a profusion of flowers, rendering it very suitable for table decoration. Mr. Perry's Heuchera rosea is a very useful plant, owing to its free flowering qualities, and it is found to last much longer than the other varieties. A few days ago, in company with other London visitors, I spent a pleasant and instructive day at Laxton Brothers' nur- sery at Bedford, inspecting their new seedling strawberries. The name of Lax- ton is inseparably associated with straw- berries all the world over. Some years ago the late Thomas Laxton, the founder of the firm, commenced experiments in crossing strawberries. The first one raised was the Traveller, followed by King of the Earlies and Noble. Other varieties were brought out, including the still universally popular Royal Sovereign, which was produced by crossing Noble and King of the Earlies and Laxton, of which the parents were Sovereign and Sir Joseph Paxton. One of the finest of the new hybrid varieties that have been named is Bedford Champion, a very large fruited sort, resulting from a cross be- tween the old Noble and Sir Joseph Pax- ton. It is a very handsome fruit, which will be found very suitable for market purposes. Another fresh comer to be sent out shortly is Laxton's Reward, obtained from a cross between British Queen and Royal Sovereign. This is of a fine, rich crimson color and flavor, while it is also an enormous cropper. Two very promising late kinds not yet sent out are Laxton's Latest, the result of a cross between Latest of All and an unnamed seedling variety, and Climax, a hybrid between Latest of All and Waterloo. Seedling varieties of the perpetual class the Temple and at Holland House, Ken- sington, this week, and the king and queen will formally open the new horti- cultural hall and headquarters at West- minster July 22. The society has just come into possession of new gardens at Wisley, Surrey, presented by Sir Thomas Hanbury. The number oi fellows belonging to the society has never been so large. No less than 964 have been added this year, bringing up the total to 8,301. This week's summer show in the grounds of Holland House, lent by Lord Ilchester, was in every way successful. The lead- ing nurserymen contributed the very best of their horticultural possessions, and a numerous and fashionable gather- ing followed the example of Queen Alex- andria and visited what was regarded as one of the best displays brought together in this country. THE RETAIL TRADE A Flower Cotillion. A flower cotillion is as pretty a party as one can imagine, and Johnson hall furnished a charming back-ground for the dance of the Wednesday class last even- ing, says the Minneapolis Journal of late date. The lights were shaded with quaint Japanese lanterns and the favors were arranged on the stage to forth a floral curtain. Mrs. S. C. Noble led the cotillion and introduced many novel figures. In one the men marched under arches of rosebuds and green leaves and at a given signal they halted and danced with the women who were before thfem. A floral ladder of sweet peas, about four feet high, played a prominent part in another figure, and the eight men and eight women who came forward found partners by drawing out the floral rounds. Those who had rounds of the same length danced together, while the sweet peas were used as favors. Huge tulips with cards bearing the names of the women were given the men, who danced with the women whose names they found. Grecian headdresses with pink, white or red poppies, longboas of roses and leaves and scarfs of pink and white tarleton were other favors for the women and the men had daisies, butterflies and four- leaved-clovers. New York. The market supply of cut stock has been somewhat checked for several days owing to the continued heavy rains and extreme humidity prevailing. Most of the produce coming .in being outside grown, cutting and shipping has been very much interfered with, and the losses in transit have been great. With a shorter supply ol good stock the market has beei» benefited to a considerable DECORATIVE PLANTS AT THE WORLD'S FAIR. (Exhibited by Siebreoht & Son, New Yorlj.) tgo4. The American Florist, 39 degree and prices have undergone little or no change. Gladiolus continues to arrive in abundance, and, inconsequence, barring afewchoice varieties, brings only minimum prices. Asters are quite plen- tiful and show a slight improvement in quality. Really choice stock, however, is still scarce. White and pink varieties prevail, purple being rather sought for. Growers throughout Long Island, New Jersey and Eastern Pennsylvania report the prevalence of "yellows" among asters to a considerable extent, and the cut will necessarily be shortened. Lilies and lily of the valley are still moving freely. Sweet peas continue to arrive, but in such wretched condition that the percentage of salable stock is very small. Several shipments of the new crop of roses have been received, and sold easily. Many of the New Jersey growers are this season cutting their new stock from old plants dried off and brought in, and appear satisfied with the results. There is still a large quantity of late cuttings of old stock coming in, and much of it goes abegging. American Beauty, good stock, continues scarce, and the supply, such as it is, commands the higher range of prices. The supply in general has been increased within a day or two by shipments from Newport. Retail florists have been meeting a better demand for stock for funeral work, in fact some orders for use in this work have been on a large scale. Mrs. F. G. Hallinan, with her daughter and son, are off for a month's stay ather parents' home at Ossining-on-the-Hud- son. Mr. Bird, her manager, will reno- vate the store by painting end to end to surprise her on her return home Septem- ber 1. Mr. Bird's wife and son are spend- ing their vacation at Tottenville, L. I., at the home of her sister. Charles Thorley arrived home from Europe on the "Celtic," on Saturday, and is now at Manchester-by-the-Sea, Mass., where he will spend most of August. The New York Market Florist Associa- tion has been incorporated by H. C. Steinhoff, P. F. Daly and John Birnie with a capital of $5,000. Wm. Ghormley was around on Satur- day for a short time, after a ten weeks' absence from business through illness. David Clarke's Sons have an unusually large number of plants as boarders at their houses in Fordham Heights. Meyer Gottlieb, of Alex McConnell's establishment is off for a two weeks' vacation at Long Branch. C. W. Ward, of Cottage Gardens, L. I., is arranging to leave for Europe about August 16. John H. Taylor of Bayside, was mar- ried on Thursday, July 28, to Miss Susan P. Stowe. Julius Roehrs sailed for Europe August 4 on two months' trip. Visitor: Maurice Wolff, manager of Detroit's cut rate flower store. NOTES. Passengers on Cortlandt street have been attracted to a window in Peter Henderson & Company's store by an aquatic exhibit unique in character. Frogs, turtles, fish and alligators, as well as plants, are used to give the show a real touch of nature. A miniature mill in operation adds to the general effect. J. H. Small & Sons have been keeping up a handsome water lily display for several weeks, changing it every few days. This week it is handsomer than ever, the exhibit including varieties of nymphteas and lotus and border of fancy caladiums. REED & KELLER'S NEW PEDESTAL AND URN DESIGN. Slinn & Hughes have moved into the quarters at 55 West Twenty -sixth street, formerly occupied by Aug. Millang. Mr. Millang will in future be found at his store in Long Island city. J. K. Allen, who is in Europe, is travel- ing through Ireland. His itinerary in- cludes a trip through Scotland and a peep at Paris before he sails for home on the Baltic August 24. Walter Reimels, E. L. Engreen and F. Neipp. of Aqueduct, have finished their planting of carnations. Dailledouze Brothers, of Brooklyn, have also finished. Most of the Dutchess county violet growers are planting houses of carna- tions this season, consequently the violet crop from that section will be reduced. Joseph S. Fenrich has returned from a short sojourn in the Catskills. Carl Juergens, of Newport, R. I., is send- ing in some nice lots of American Beauty roses. Wm. Ford, of Ford Brothers, is taking a two weeks' vacation. A. H. Langjahr has been receiving ship- ments of early dahlias. Chicago. The principal item now on the market is asters, and they are coming in in infi- nite variety and unlimited quantities. The demand for them keeps them reason- ably cleared off", however, but the lower grades are difficult to dispose of. The condition of the rose market remains the same as last week. There are few good roses to be seen and American Beauty is remarkably scarce. The same might be 40 The American Florist. Aug.' 6, said of carnations. Sweet peas continue plentiful, and they have been moving con- sistently for several weeks. Shipping has equaled the average July business with many dealers, but others report the total business for the month much below the standard. The committee of the Florists' Club having in charge the matter of the trans- portation, etc., to the S. A. F. conven- tion at St. Loui? has been active and is able to announce definite plans. It is now estimated that 100 delegates will go from here. In that event a special train on the Wabash railroad will be chartered, leaving Monday morning about 11 o'clock. In case the special can not be secured, providing less than 100 go, the Chicago delegates will leave on the 11 a. m. regular train for St. Louis. Chairman Hauswirth, of the committee, has been at St. Louis investi- gating the hotel accommodations and he reports that no one will experience much difficulty in securing suitable rooms at reasonable rates. It will be well for those intending to go to engage rooms in advance. Just where the Chicago headquarters will be has not yet been definitely decided. The committee rec- ommends several hotels as being suita- ble, convenient and reasonable in rates. They are the St. Charles, Monticello, Hamilton and National. All further information will be suppled by P. J. Hauswirth, 227 Michigan avenue. John Lang has leased his place for five years to Peter Reinberger, who formerly conducted a small plant on the north side. Mr. Lang, who is a bachelor, ex- pects to take a trip through the west for a few weeks, after which he will go to Germany for an extended stay. He has been in the present locality for eighteen years. The Benthey-Coats worth Company has arranged to exhibit the new aster, Ben- they's Perfection, at the S. A. F. conven- tion at St. Louis. The new variety, which is a white, pink and purple, prom- ises to be a winner. Kuehne & Pearson, on the old Charles Held place at 720 N. Campbell avenue, are adding one large forcing house to their establishment. Emil Buettner is mixing with his sum- mer work frequent auto rambles to Lake Geneva, Milwaukee and near-by points. Peter Michelsen has been elected presi- dent of the Gardeners' and Florists' Union. He is employed at the county hospital. C. L. Washburn returned this week from his summer outing in northern Wis- consin, where he spent several weeks. Wietor Brothers have about finished housing their carnations. All stock at their place looks thrifty and strong. C. M. Dickinson is still confined to his house. He is suffering with a severe attack of tonsilitis. Archibald Spencer, of Peter Reinberg's oifice, is enjoj'ing a two weeks' vacation. L. C. Coats worth has returned from a fortnight's sojourn in Michigan. Carnation housing at Peter Reinberg's is now in full sway. F. F. Benthey spent last week in New Castle, Ind. Visitor: Thos. Chapman, Denver, Col. Philadelphia. Business is at a very low ebb, for with the exception of helping out the funeral dirgetors there is almost nothing doing. Vacations are now in order and only about half the forces are seen around the stores and commission houses. The usual stock of summer flowers is to be seen, there Ijeing nothing new ofiered. Robert Craig & Son are having a fine lot of Japanese lilies, both white and pink; their auratums are about all cut out. They have a fine lot of cyclamen flowers but they do not seem to take. Asters are now a trifle better but there is plenty of room for improvement. Double white petunias are to be seen in fair quantities. They seem to sell well and are made the basis of all cheap funeral work. Gladioli are to be had in quantity. They are used principally for window decoration. Bunches of the Pierson fern are carried in stock now by the commission men, the same as other greens. The August meeting of the Florists' Club was rather slimly attended. The chief topic was cannas and asters. Neither flower was very well represented, owing to the late season and the tribulations that the asters have passed through this season. The Conard & Jones Company exhibited seven varieties of cannas, mostly under number. Louisiana, a mammoth scarlet of the orchid flowered family, is very fine, much better than anything of the kind. The color of this kind is like the famous Philadelphia. A new depart- ure was seen in a bronze-leafed variety with a light blush white flower. It is very dwarf, and the light colored flower is very distinct against the dark foliage. W. A. Wintzer, of the company, gave a canna talk, showing the manner of hybridizing to produce such fine kinds. John A. Shellem staged some fine herba- ceous phloxes. Robert Craig is to tell the club all about the best things of the convention at the next meeting. H. Bayersdorfer, wife and son returned from Europe last Monday. He reports having had a great trip, particularly from a business point of view, having secured a number of novelties in his line. He reports having experienced some ex- ceedingly hot weather while in the south of France and again in Paris. He said it was ahead of anything he had ever felt in this countrv. Rolf Shrigley, of S. S. Pecnock's, has just returned from his outing and his fishing experience is something great; eighty-five weak fish in one day. Wm. J. Moore, who spent several days at the shore last week, said he caught seventy- eight in three hours. Wonder who baited the hooks! Wm. Muth, of Edgar & Company, has returned from his vacation and says he only wishes there was some business so he could work off the accumulated energy. Charles Edgar is now away for two weeks. He promises some fish stories on his return. Leo. Niessen has some fine double white fringed petunias. No need to cover these up. He is also headquarters for achilleas. He received in one shipment five hundred fine American Beauty roses on August 2, which is about a record for the time of year. W. J. Moore is getting some of the new rose Ideal. It makes a good summer rose. K. Wm. P. Craig has completed arrange- ments to put on the market the stock of plants of the new Dorothy Faust chrys- anthemums. The variety is considered a fine one and is in its perfection early in December and during Januarv. It is a large pure white incurved, and said to be easy to grow. Mr. Craig's second ship- ment of longiflorum and Harrisii lily bulbs has just arrived. J. Stern, of J. Stern & Company, manu- facturers of florists' supplies, has pur- chased the interest of his partner, Wm. Rosenfeldt, and in future will conduct the business on his own account under the same name. C. F. Edgar & Company are installing an additional ice box in the basement of their premises. Ed Reid has just returned from a trip among the growers of eastern Pennsyl- vania. Boston. Summer conditions are now at their height in this market, with the usual dearth of customers, of good flowers and of news, either serious or gay. Most of the establishments, wholesale and retail, are deserted by a good percentage of the occupants, who are taking advantage of the opportunity to enjoy transient or extended rural trips, and some places are being renovated and refurnished in antici- pation of the fall opening. Suburban greenhouses are in a similar condition of inactivity, and the summer house clean- ing is in progress everywhere. Few talk of going to St. Louis. "Too hot" is the prevailing excuse. At Horticultural Hall last Saturday a splendid display of garden flowers was made, ten tables, each twenty-five feet in length, being requited to stage them all. Carl Blomberg won first prize with a dis- play as neat as it was comprehensive, the labeling being an object lesson to exhibitors generally. Walter Hunnewell, T. D. Hatfield, gardener, came in second and Blue Hill Nursery third. The first display of dahlias this season was made by Mrs. L. Towle. Peter Cairns showed hollyhocks, Wm. Whitman and Mrs. Gill promiscuous flowers, and from the Har- vard Botanic Gardens came a show of hardy perennials of great beauty. Visitors: W. A. Manda, South Orange, N. J. ; Peter A. Zuger, of Hartford park department. St. Louis. The weather was very warm and trade dull the latter part of the week. A good many flowers were used for the parade at the World's Fair grounds. The funeral of Rod Galvin, the reporter, also helped to get rid of stock which otherwise would have been dumped. Asters are very plen- tiful, and at this time of writing are moving slowly. Carnations are very poor and scarce, especially pink and red. Quite a few roses are coming in of poor quality. American Beauty is very scarce. The Eggling Floral Company had all it could do during last week preparing for the water parade, which took place Saturday morning, July 30, at World's Fair grounds. The company had fifty men at work all night Friday. Fifty- three launches and gondolas were elabo- rately decorated with palms, cut flowers, fruits and various varieties of foliage plants. The principal floats were the "Louisiana Purchase," with fourteen doves to represent fourteen states; the "Railroad," with engine and cab; "Porto Rico," representing tropical foliage and fruits; "Automobile," to represent mod- ern transportation, and "Switzerland," showing the Alps. Forest park, under the able manage- ment of Andrew Meyer and his assistant, George Ostertag, has improved at a rapid rate. The young blood has certainly shown ability. Several very beneficial alterations have been made. Both of these gentlemen are giving great satis- faction. 1904. The American Florist. 41 The Florists' Club will hold its next meeting August 11, and the election of officers for the ensuing year will be held. Otto Bruenig, with H. G. Berning, is taking his vacation, which he richly de- serves. Alexander Waldbart reports trade good. He is busy with funeral work. Fred Foster reports trade good, espe- cially in funeral work. Visitor: Edward Teas, Joplin, Mo. W. F. Baltimore.. Rain, and rain, and still rain! That is the weather report, to which add light- ning, thunder, hail and a too generous supply of humidity. The mercury not so high, but the general result discomfort and vexation of body and spirit. During the past week there has been a greater demand than could be supplied for cut flowers, but who infers from this that there is any activity in trade makes a great mistake. All kinds, grown inside or out, have been short in quantity and poor of quality. The frequent storms have beaten down the stock outside, and the deficiency ot sunshine and the cool nights are unfavorable for house-grown. Most of the calls naturally are for funeral uses, but there are occasional weddings and some few decorations for festive pur- poses. Henry Weber & Sons are sending some fine carnations from the mountain top to this market, showing how the high air and cool temperature suit the divine flower. Mrs. Charles and Miss Lena Held are sojourning at Craig's hotel at Atlantic City. S. B. Wasbington, D. C. For a midsummer week the last one brought more business than was expected. The stores had considerable funeral work and bouquet business, and altogether there was enough trade to drive away ennui. The weather has been favorable for all outside stock and there is plenty of it. Asters, phlox, golden glow and other seasonable stocks are plentiful and of good quality. Col. Charles S. Bromwell, superintend- ent of U. S. government buildings and grounds, has submitted his report cover- ing the operations of the department for the past fiscal year. The part of this report which pertains to public grounds should be of interest to all florists and nurserymen for twofold reasons. The cultivation of trees, shrubs and flowers promotes business; a higher motive of interest should be, that this is the capital of the greatest nation of the earth and all the people should feel a pride and a proprietary interest in it, for its parks and public gardens are as free to the humblest as to the greatest. Col. Bromwell says that fifty-two flower beds were planted last fall with 60,000 bulbs and plants for spring bloom and 208 were planted in the spring with 917,744 plants lur ^umrTier decoration. Twenty-four thousand square yards of sod were laid to restore worn portions of lawn surfaces. Ninety-two trees and 1,503 shrubs were planted. In explana- tion of what may seem a small number of trees it may be stated that the street parking, which includes a total of about 95,000 trees, does not come under Col. Bromwell's supervision. Eight hundred and ninety-two trees, shrubs and plants were planted in the grounds of the Library of Congress. In the capitol grounds the ornamental beds on the north, south and west terraces were planted with 5,536 summer flowering and ornamental foliage bedding plants, the eighteen large vases surmounting the balustrades of the west terrace planted with ornamental palms, plants and vines and 4,082 ornamental trees, shrubs and plants purchased for the grounds and temporarily planted at the propagating gardens. Col. Bromwell refers to the fact that his office has in its files the old records of parks, maps, deeds of transfer and the original L'Enfant map of Washington, and a well equipped garden plant, all tending to show, he says, that up to the present the development, care and main- tenance of the parks as laid out by L'Enfant and approved by President Washington, have been carried out according to the direction of and appro- priation made by congress. It is along these historic lines, he says, that new endeavor should be encouraged and expansion carried on. The future devel- opment of the park system of the city of Washington has received the attention of his office for a number of years, and studies of a comprehensive character have been prepared, not only for the improvement of the parks within the city limits, but also for connecting them with those in the suburbs. Col. Brom- well says that the improvement of the reclaimed flats (now known as Potomac park) in connection with the beautifica- tion of the mall, on lines proposed by L'Enfant, and later by this office, is a subject well worthy the serious atten- tion of congress. The area covered by the park spaces of the District of Colum- bia under the charge of his office is 426,222 acres. There are in all 302 reservations, varying in size from 250 square feet to eighty-two acres. With reference to the foregoing, I may say that though the park area may, to some, seem large, it is none too large for a city that is rapidly increasing its popu- lation, and it will doubtless be many years before much of the Potomac section will be so improved as to be available for park purposes. Even supposing that the plans of L'Enfant were at the time they were formulated above criticism, it must be acknowledged that conditions have arisen impossible for him to foresee. The mall, from its central location, should be for all time the principal park of this capital. Opinions may differ as to its treatment, but there should be no dis- agreement as to the vital importance of its preservation from the encroachments of public buildings. I cannot believe that the people of the United States are so close-fisted and niggardly that they prefer to stand idly by and see a beautiful park destroyed rather than have money — their money — appropriated to purchase suit- able sites for public buildings. Pennsyl- vania avenue is the main thoroughfare between the capitol and the executive mansion. It is a noble avenue, but the strip of territory between its south side and the mall, or a large part of it, would be no credit to any city, much less is it creditable to the capital of a great nation. And further, there is no prospect of it being improved unless the government buys the land and erects from time to time buildings suitable for the needs of its departments. If this course was pur- sued nothing but the spirit of sheer wan- tonness and vandalism would remain as a breastwork for the despoilers of the mall. While on this subject I will add that there is not in the city of Washington a suitable monument to commemorate the life and work of Abraham Lincoln, and I believe that on the mall such a one should be erected, great in proportions and artistic skill. Though many have died and there has been much honor, none are more worthy of honor than he. S.E. New Bedford, Mass. The second annual fall exhibition of the New Bedford Horticultural Society will be held in the city hall, Thursday, Friday and Saturday, September 15, 16 and 17, 1904. It is expected that there will be the finest display of dahlias ever exhib- ited in southeastern Massachusetts. Henry C. Denison has donated two silver cups for the finest displays of dahlias, one for the open class, sixty varieties, and one for the amateur class, thirty varie- ties. Boulder, Col — F. A. Haensehman, formerly of Lafayette, this state, is now in business here as florist, nurseryman and landscape gardener. OBITUARY. Mrs. Mary B. Coulston. Mrs. Mary B. Coulston, an enthusias- tic worker in the interest of outdoor art, died suddenly at Oakland, Cal., July 17. Mrs. Coultson was formerly on the edito- rial staff of Garden and Forest and later took up horticultural work and forestry at Cornell university. For a time the deceased was secretary of the San Diego park commission. She was a native of Pennsylvania and was engaged in sum- mer school work at the University of California at the time of her death. John H. Ley. John H. Ley, a well known florist of Washington, D. C, died at his home at Langdon, a suburb of that city, July 26. A few weeks ago while at work in his greenhouses he met with an accident which fractured two of his ribs. It was believed that he had almost recovered from the injury, but a sudden attack of heart failure ended his life. The deceased was born fifty-seven years ago near Bir- mingham, England. He learned the florist trade there and was at one time in business for himself in Birmingham. Over twenty years ago he came to the United States and was for a time employed by the well known firm of Siebrecht & Son, New York. Though versed in all branches of the trade, it was as a plantsman that he was best known and most successful, he having for a number of years followed that branch exclusively and with marked suc- cess. As a grower of adiantums he had few equals throughout the UnitedStates. He originated Adiantum hybridum and disseminated large quantities of its stock. After coming to the District of Columbia he was for a time foreman at the range ot Nicholas Studer and later went into business for himself at Good Hope, near the Maryland line. But a few months ago he leased the King greenhouses at Langdon and removed his family there. A wife, four sons and two daughters survive him. Two of the sons are in the retail business at 722 Ninth street, N. W. Washington, D. C. S.: E. 42 The American Florist. Aug. 6, T^'ENTiETH Year. Subscription, $1.00 a year. To Europe, $2.00. Subscriptions accepted only from those in the trade. Advertisements 10 Cents a Line, Agate Cash with Order, on all except cover pages, "'.00 per inch. No Special Position Guaranteed. Discounts are allowed only on consecutive inser- tions, as follows — 6 times, 5 per cent; 13 times, 10 per cent; 26 times, 30 per cent; 52 times, 30 per cent. Space on front pages and back cover page sold only on yearly contract at $1,00. per inch, net. The Advertising Department of the American Florist is for florists, seedsmen and nurserymen and dealers in wares pertaining to those lines on/}'. Orders for less than one-half inch space not accepted. Advertisements must reach us by Wednesday to secure insertion in the issue for the following Saturday. Address AMERICAN FLORIST CO., Chicago. When sending us change of address^ alwayssend the old address at the same time. THIS ISSUE 36 PAGES WITH COVER. CONTENTS. Palms and ferns 33 —Climbing palms and ferns 33 Taking chrysanthemum buds 34 Piping a greenhouse range 34 Hail- wrecked greenhouses (illus.) 34 The Missouri Botanic Garden (illus.) 35 European seed report 36 World's Fair notes (illus.) 36 British trade topics 37 The retail trade 38 — A flower cotillion 38 New York 38 Chicago 39 Philadelphia 40 Boston 40 St. Louis 40 Baltimore 41 Washington 41 New Bedford, Mass 41 Obituary 41 —Mrs. Mary B. Coulston 41 —John H. Ley 41 Greenhouse building 43 Coming exhibitions , 43 Kalamazoo, Mich 44 The seed trade .50 — New York 50 — Paris ,50 The nursery trade . 52 -Rockefeller's tree order 53 — Clothilde Soupert roses at World's Fair (ill.) .52 Our pastimes 54 Buffalo 54 Louisville, Ky 62 Bay City, Mich 63 Stake up the dahlias early if you want straight, symmetrical plants. In potting lilies of any kind the soil used should be rich, but fresh manure should be avoided. Travelers report that the attendance at the forthcoming S. A. F. convention will be quite large, judging from the num- ber who expect to attend. Watch the roof for wavy glass, "burn- ing spots," etc., and in the general sum- mer repairing have the detective lights replaced by clear glass. The very best material in paint and putty is the only kind to use in green- house repairs. Any inferior quality is dear at any price. The test on a green- house roof, externally or internally, is a severe one. In sending in a change of address it is important that the old address be given as well as the new. This will greatly aid us in locating your name on our mailing list and prevent delay in making the desired change. A LITTLE of the surplus energy and a very small money investment devoted to the construction of a storage shed this summer will yield a substantial return in convenience and profit next winter. The uses of such a building are many. Minnesota critics have been finding fault with the Massachusetts Agricult- ural College because it does not turn out enough farmers among its students. In Massachusetts it is considered no dis- credit to a young man should he be ambi- tious for a higher sphere of usefulness than soil tillage on the stony farms of New England affords. New York to St. Louis. Following are the arrangements for transportation to theS. A. F. convention at St. Louis, as announced by Chairman Patrick O'Mara of the transportation committee. The route is by the Balti- more & Ohio R. R., with stop-overs at Philadelphia, Washington and Cincin- nati. The rates are, season excursion ticket $34; sixty day excursion $28.35; fifteen day excursion $23.25; Pullman rate $6 each way. Mr. O'Mara urges that reservations be given the committee at the earliest possible moment — he emphasizes this — and states that on request the committee will endeavor to secure hotel accommodations also. Refreshments for the special train have not been forgotten. Oilcaffo to St. Louis. Preliminary plans for transportation to St. Louis for the S. A. F. convention include a special train on the Wabash railroad, leaving Monday, August 15, time to be announced later. The rate for the round trip on this train will be probably about $8.00. Those who pass through Chicago, enroute to St Louis, should travel by this train and tickets should be made to read via the Wabash railroad from Chicago. Berths will be reserved and all further informa- tion supplied on application to P. J. Hauswirth, 227 Michigan avenue, Chicago. Boston to St. Louis. New England parties intending to go to the S. A. F. convention are requested to communicate with W. J. Stewart, 11 Hamilton place, Boston. If a sufficient number of excursionists are assured to start on Sunday, August 14, a special through sleeping car will be secured. For Convention and World's Fair Visitors. Members of the S. A. F. should not fail to attend the first convention session each day. There wUl be plenty of time to see the fair later in the day and during the evening. The evening, with the bril- liant lights and lower temperature, is said to be the very best time to see the fair. From the city take the Market street electric cars for the entrance nearest to the Horticulture building. The Union railroad station is located on Market and Eighteenth streets, The S. A. F. convention visitors who wish to secure rooms in advance should communicate with Frank M. Ellis, chair- man of the hotel committee, 1316 Pine street. Get off at station 10 on the intramural railroad for the Horticulture building. Other reasonably convenient stations are 7, 8, and 9. Prof. L. R. Taft, who has charge of the judging in the horticultural classes, is now at his ofiice in the Horticulture building. Chief F. W. Taylor's office is at ther south end of the Agriculture building, the : end nearest the Horticulture building. The S. A. F. convention hall is at Olive, Thirteenth, Fourteenth and St. Charles streets. Superintendent Hadkinson's office is in the Horticulture building. Greenhouse Building:. Oconomowoc, Wis.— J. Sylvester, five new houses for carnations. Pittsfield, Mass. — L. W. Acheson, one house. Haddonfield, N. J.— Richard Gardiner, range of houses. Hartford, Conn. — Gustave Minge, house, 15x50. Hampton, Va. — Hampton Normal and Agricultural College, one house 25x75 and one 30x75. St. Paul, Minn.— Miss Louise Dort, one violet house. Auburn, N. Y.— Herbert M. Hills, two houses, 10x150 feet. Baltimore, Md.— John Cook, palm house, 22x100 feet. Philadelphia, Pa. — Karl Miller, one house, 20x100 feet. Cedar Falls, la.— Joseph H. Bancroft & Son, two new greenhouses and rebuild- ing an old one. Baltimore, Md.— J. E. Bartell, two violet houses. Washington, D. C. — Arthur Garden four houses, each 14x110 feet for general stock. Billerica, Mass. — Charles Wilde, one house. Bath, Me.— Paul M. 01m, house 25x60. Belfast, Me.— W. E. Hamilton, three houses each 18x50 and office. Willimantic, Conn. — ^J. L. Leonard, one house. Rockford, 111. — Henry B. Sullivan, one large house. New Orleans, La. — ^J. Steckler, four large houses, including one 35x250 leet and one palm house. Albany, N. Y.— John H. Jackson, con- servatory. Waterloo. la. — Chas. Sherwood, range of modern houses. Hoopeston, 111. — Andrew Peterson & Company, one house. Coming; Exhibitions. [Secretaries are requested to supply any omis- sions from this list.] Boston, Mass., November 3-6, 1904.— Chrysan- themum exhibition Massachusetts Horticultural Society. W. P. Rich, Sec'y, Horticultural Hall, 300 Massachusetts avenue, Boston, Mass. Boston, Mass., November 3-6, 1904.— Annual exhibition Chrysanthemum Society of America. Fred. H. Lemon, Sec'y, Richmond, Ind. Chicago, November — , 1904.— Annual exhibi- tion Horticultural Society of Chicago. E. A. Kanst, Asst. Sec'y, 5700 (5ottage Grove Avenue, Chicago. DOBBS Fbrbt, N. Y., November 11-12, 1904.— Fourth annual flower show Dobbs Ferry Garden- ers' Association. Henry Kastberg, Sec'y, Bobbs Ferry, N. Y. JOLiET, III., November — , 1904. — Annual exhi- bition Joliet Improvement Association. James H. Ferriss, Sec'y, Joliet, 111. MADISON, N. J., October 27-28, 1904.— Ninth annual flower show Morris County (hardeners' and Florists' iSociety. S. Redstone, Sec'y, Madison, N.J. Montreal. Que., November 9-10, 1904.— Fif- teeenth annual chrysanthemum show of Montreal Gardeners' and Florists' Club. W. H. Harobin, Sec'y., 23 Closse street, Montreal. New York, N. Y., November 10-17, 1904.— Annual exhibition American Institute of the City of New York. Dr. Robert Taylor, Mgr., 19-21 West Forty-Iourth street. New York. tgo4. The American Florist. 43 Philadblphia, Pa., November 8-12, 1904.— Annual exhibition Pennsylvania Horticultural Society. David Rust, Sec'y, Horticultural Hall, Broad street, below Locust, Philadelphia. Pbovidbnce, R. I., November 16. 1904— Chrys- anthemum and carnation exhibition Rhode Island Horticultural Society. C. W. Smith, Sec'y, 27-29 Exchange street, Providence. u Red Bank, N. J., November 1—3, 1904.— Seventh annual exhibition Monmouth Horticultural Soci- «ty. H. A. Kettel. Sec'y, Fairhaven, N. J. Tarrttgwk.N. Y., November 1-3, 1904.— Annual 'exhibition Tarrytown Horticultural Society. E. W. Neubrand, Sec'y., Tarrytown, N. Y. Toronto, Ont., November 8-12, 1904.— Chrysan- themum exhibition Toronto Gardeners' and Flo- rists' Association. E. F. Collins, Sec'y, Toronto. SITUATIONS, WANTS, TOR SAIE. One Cent Per Word. Cash with tfaa Adv. Plant Advfl. NOT admitted under this head. Every paid Bubscriber to the Ambricak Florist for the year 1903 ia entitled to a five-line want ADV. (situations only) free, to be used at any time during the year. Situation Wanted — As florist; first-class gar- dener; specialty, roses. Have 18 years' experience both in this country and Germany. Address 1* B X care American Florist. Situation Wanted — By first-class carnation grower, with best of references; age 28; 12 years' experience. Good wages expected. Address Enchantress, care American Florist. Situation Wanted— By a married man; able to take charge. Best of references. West or middle west. Address Chas- Duerr, 815 N. Wahsatsch Ave., Cokrado Springs, Colo. Situation Wanted— By gardener and florist; single, age 28, German; first-class references. Good private or commercial place — Chicago pre- ferred. Address K S, care American Florist, Chicago. Situation Wanted— About September 1, by a sober, industrious, middle aged man; 15 years' experience in pot and floriculture; capable of taking charge of small commercial or fine private place. References Address H W, care American Florist. Situation Wanted— By a good grower of roses, carnations, 'mums, bulbs and pot plants; 16 years' experience; quick worker. Central states only. References; age 33. German. Address C C, care American Florist, Chicago. Situation Wanted— By September for land- scape gardening or to take charge of growing ornamental nursery stock. Good draftsman. Can take charge of grading and lay out any kind of places. Well up in all branches of horticulture. German, age 27, single. Western or southern states preferred. 406, care American Florist. Situation Wanted— By practical, hustling, all- around florist; exira good propagator and grower of roses, carnations and 'mums; 6 years' experi- ence in the east and 3 years in the middle west. Also can handle help to best advantage. Please give full particulars in first letter; also state wages. Can furnish A No. 1 references as to ability sobriety, etc. Address Florist, 2101 Harney St., Omaha, Neb. Situation Wanted— By flrst-class florist and landscape gardener, thoroughly experienced in horticulture and landscape work. First-class grower of all tropical plants, fancy rock work and all decorative work for conservatory. Drawing of plans and execution of same for landscape work; 27 years' experience in Germany, France and Switzerland, 14 years in this country. Would take charge Df private, commercial or public institution as head gardener or superintendent. German, married; best of references. U VV R, care American Florist. Help Wanted— We want two men, unmarried, for private place in Illinois; $25 and board. Vauqhan's Seed Store, Chicago. Help Wanted— Young men who have had expe- rience in growing roses and carnations. W. K. Partridge, Station R, Cincinnati, O. Help Wanted— Florist for roses, carnations and general stock. Give references, experience and wages expected. Address Box 57, Junction City, Kan. Help Wanted— A nurseryman; youn» man. Must be a good propagator of ornamental stock. One acquainted with western conditions preferred. Vauqhan's Seed Store, Chicago, 111. Help Wanted— Section man for American Beauty range; also man for tea section. Perma- nent position to good men. Apply Weiland «& RiacH, 59 Wabash Ave., Chicago. Help Wanted— An all-around good florist, mar- ried, to take charge on shares of a 10,000 square feet greenhouse, mostly carnations. Send refer- ences at once. C, care American Florist. Help Wanted— A reliable, sober florist, for pot plants and general greenhouse work; steady place; married man preferred. State experience, wages and references. Address I P, care American Florist. Help Wanted—A first-class grower of carna- tions, 'mums and general greenhouse stock. Wages $50.00 per month. Only a good grower need apply. References required. Address F. Bec, 2780 North 40th Ave., Chicago. Help Wanted— For vegetable houses, a compe- tent and industrious man; must be sober and steady; permanent position to right party. Give references and experience. Address I. Shelbt Crall Co., Monongahela, Pa. Help Wanted— Young man to take charge of store in San Francisco; must be honest and give good reference; full particulars. Must be on hand September 1. Man from middle states pre- ferred. Address P K, care American Florist. Help Wanted— By Sept. 1st, a good florist, Ger- man, single or married, to grow carnations and pot plants for wholesale mwrket; must a good propagator. Steady place; will pay from $55 to 865, according to ability. Address Wholesale, care American Florist. Help Wanted— Storem an, in the best store in an Ohio city 450,000. Must be highly respectable and have first-class ability as salesman, designer and decorator. Character must bear strictest inves.igation. State salary, etc. Address Ohio, care American Florist. Help Wanted- Day fireman who understands steam boilers, pipe fitting and general jobbing work around greenhouses. Married man pre- ferred, who would board two or three single men; will find flve-room house oo the placf^. W. K. Pabtbidge, Station K, Cincinnati, O. Help Wanted— At once, as assistant gardener on a gentleman's place, a strong, sober, willing man, with a general knowledge of gardening". German preferred. Wages $35.00 per month and board. References required. For particulars, address Carl Gutgsell, Derby, N. Y. Help Wanted— A reliable, temperate, married man of small family, to take charge of 5,000 feet of glass. Must understand growing carnations, roses and general line of plants. Can furnish cottage adjoining place. Would be glad to lease or give an interest in the business to right man. John Corbett, Mt. Sterling Floral Co., Mt. Sterling, Ky. Wanted— A good second-hand boiler, to heat about 6,000 square feet of glass. Prefer a Kroe- schell Improved or a Carmody. Adddress Mt. Sterling Floral Co., care Jno. Corbett, Mt. Sterling, Ky. Wanted — A good second-hand upright steam boiler, from 8 to 10 horse-power capacity. Give dimensions, how loi'g same has been in use and lowest cash price. Address South Bend Floral Co., South Bend, Ind. For Sale— Eight section American steam boiler; used three beasons; price $150; cost over $400. Geo. C. Schmitt, Tuscola, 111. For Sale- Greenhouse and two lots; fine loca- tion; only greenhouse in town. Mrs. T. Denham, Whitehall, Mich. For Sale—Greenhouse, 2.500 feet of glass; rare bargain; good location; business established; owner in failing health. For particulars, address S. A. Noble, El Dorado, Kan. For Sale— 5,000 feet of glass with five year lease on one acre of land, for $500. in a good factory town of 5,000 inhabitants; no competition. A bargain. Jas. R. Johnston, Dunkirk, Ind. For Sale or Rent— 14,000 feet of glass in central Indiana gas belt. Well paying, in full running order. Large stock; best rose soil. $3,000on time; owner wishes to retire. Address B, care American Florist. For Sale — Greenhouses. Good location for local and shipping business. Well stocked; win- ter coal laid in. Will sell cheap if sold at once. Selling on account of failing health. Jas. Richardson, London, O. For Sale — At a bargain; four greenhouses, well stocked; also cold frame sash; 2 room cottage, city water; houses heated by hot water; situated at Lynchburg, Va., a city of 25,000 inhabitants. J. Palmer Gordon, Ashland, Va. For Sale— Greenhouse; 12,000 feet of glass. Established business in Benton Harbor. Fine buildings and grounds. Must sell at once at half its cost. Address Geo. McCurdt, Benton Harbor, Mich. For Sale— House of five rooms, good basement, bathroom, etc., barn, mill and tank, one large greenhouse 40x130 feet, small propagating house, all new. Good stock of bedding plants, four vacant lots, each 40x140 feet, furniture, tools, pots, boxes, etc. A bargain at $4,750. In San Jose, Cal. Address Wholesale, care American Florist, Chicago. For Sale— An excellent opportunity for some one wishing to go into the greenhouse business; four greenhouses and five acres of land at Ocono- mowoc, Wis.; can be purchased on reasonable terms. Excellent opportunities for growing cut flowers, vegetables and bedding plants. Fine local trade and good shipping facilities to nearby markets. For further pariiculars apply to C. C. Pollworth Co., Milwaukee, Wis. For Sale— Florist's retail business, with nice store and greenhouse 18x60. also space for two more greenhouses; established 12 years; good trade in designs, cut flowers, plants and decora- tions; business last six months $4,500; neighbor- hood of four cemeteries; rent for store and dwell- ing, seven rooms, all conveniences, $25 per month. House can bebought<'or$5,500: business for $3.500. , Address MM, care American Florist. For Rent— At Frederick. Md.. greenhouses in complete order, 63x18, 11x107, 162x20, boiler room 18x60, equipped with No. 8 Furman boiler, and small heater; large mushroom cellar, stable, about two acres of ground; dwelling for rent in imme- diate neighburhood; coal, manure, labor cheap, city water; no stock on hand. Rent $300 per annum, half payable in advance every six months. Ill htalih of owner compelled retirement from successful business; princiually vegetables under glass and mushrooms for Washington and New York. Henry Trail, Frederick, Md. Wanted... From Three to Five Hundred Peonies for fall planting, two or three eyes. Send catalogue and price. Address PEONY GROWER, care Am. florist. WANTED AT ONCE Good storeman for permanent position; must be good designer and salesman, used to handle customers. Address, with ref- erences from former employers, ARTIST, care Eastern office Am. Florist, 42 Wsst ZSth Strest, New York. For Sale. 6,000 feet of glass, steam heat, chrysanthe- mums or roses planted; 4,000 carnations in field; also violets and other stock. Will be sold cheap if taken at once. Reason for selling, am in other business. WILL AUSTIN, Geneseo, III. FOR SALE A rare opportunity to purchase an exceedingly profitable greenhouse business at a bargain pnce and on easy terms. 1 Greenhouse 30x100 ft.— Frame. I Greenhouse 40x300 ft.— All iron. Filled with choicest stock grown. Double thick glass; everything new, complete and in the best of condition. 21 acres rich soil; good orchard; all underlaid with coal. Good 7-room house, barn, sheds, etc. All conveniences. Vz mile from railroad station and right in the best flower market in the country. GEO. F. HOFMEISTER. care Colonial Trust Co,, PITTSBURG, PA. NOTICK OP STOCKHOLDERS' MEETINQ. CHICAGO, July 1, 1904. Stockholders of the American Florist Company: You are hereby notified that the annual meeting of the Stockholders of the American Florist Com- pany will be htld in the Rozier Hotel, St. Louis, Mo., Wednesday. August 17. 1904, at 3 o'clock p. M.. for the purpose of electing directors and officers for the ensuing term, and for the transac- tion of such other business as may come before the meeting. J. C. VADGHAN, Pres. M. BARKER, Sec'y. u The American Florist. Aug. 6, Kalamazoo, Mich. The last remnant of the old block of houses built about twenty years ago when G. Van Bochove & Brother first embarked in business, is being demolished to make room for a new range which will correspond with their newer houses built within recent years. Thus the old landmark will disappear entirely, a mod- ern, up-to-date range taking its place. Carnations are being housed as rapidly as a small army of experienced hands can do it. Considering the dry spell of weather for the past few weeks the plants have held their own. Roses were planted about four weeks ago and from all appearances there will be no shortage of high grade stock. While the plants on the whole look well, I was especially impressed with their American Beauty and Meteor roses, the latter, as grown here surpassing the Liberty two to one. At the Dunkley Floral Company's, Mr. Kyle, the genial superintendent, has things in the pink of condition. He is nearly through planting and a finer lot of plants has not been housed this sea- son. Besides giving the place a general overhauling, they have extended one of the houses and rebuilt a section of a cross house. Mrs. Dunkley is enjoying her vacation at South Haven, Mich., and Geo. Van Bochove is courting the cool breezes at Long Lake, Mich. John Van Bochove has recently returned from a few weeks' sojourn at Long Lake, looking tanned and in trim to put his miehty shoulder to the business wheel. O. H.G.BERNING Wholesale florist t402 Pine St., ST. LOUIS, MO. Plmse mention the American "'orist vhen writing WHOLESALE FLORISTS. 228 Diamond St., Pittsburg, Pa. CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED. ICE BROTHERS 128 N. 6th St., MINNEAPOLIS, MINN. Wholesale Cut Flowers and Supplies. WildSmilax I ''iar/Ja^irs."* ffiiippeis of choice Cut Flowers and Greens of al) kinds. Try us. t^ase mention the A merican Florist when writing' NiCKELgATE. NO ^ EXCESS FARE ON ANY TRAIN Three Elxpreaa Trains East every day In the year. Pullman Dra'wing Room Sleeping Cara on all Trains. Trana-Continental Tourist Cars leave Ohlcago Trl- Weekly on Tuesdays and Sundays at 2;30 p. m., on "Wednesdays at 10.35 a. m. Chicago to Boston ■without change. Modern Din- ing Cars serving meala on Individual club plan, ranging In price from 36c to $1 .00; also service a la Carte. CofCee and Sandwiches, at popular prices, served lo passengers in their seats by waiters. Direct line to Fort Wayne, Findlay, Cleveland, Erie, Buffalo. Rochester, Syracuse, Binghamton, Scranton. New York City, Boston and all points East. Rates always the lowest. Colored porters in uniform In attendance on all Ooaoh Passengers. If you contemplate a trip Bast, call on any convenient Ticket Agent, or fcddroaa /-" JOHN T. CATiAHAU. Gen'l Agent. • 113 Adama St.. Chicago. lU. Wboi^ale power/arH^ MiL-WAUKBB, Aug. 4. Roses, Beauty, long per doz. 3.00 med. " 1.50® 8 00 " " short 400® 8.0O Liberty ...• 800® 8.00 " Cbatenay 200® 600 , " Bride, Bridesmaids 8.00® 5.00 " Meteor, Golden Gate S.00® 5.00 " Perle 2-00® 5.00 Carnations .■• -75® 8.00 Bmilax 12 50®15,C0 A-Sparagus 35.00@50.00 Vralley.. 3 00® 4.00 Harrisii 8 00@10.00 Sweet peas .- -25 Adiantum 1-00 Auratums 12 50 Asters 50® 1.50 Rubrums 400 PlTTSBUKa Aug. 4. Boaes, Beauty, specials 20.00®25.00 " " extras 12.00@15.00 " " No.l 6.00@10.0O " " ordinary 3.00® 6.00 " Bride, Bridesmaid 2.00® 6.00 " Meteor 8.00® 6.00 " Liberties 3.00® 6.00 " Kaiserin 2.00@10.00 Carnations 58® 1.50 Lily of the valley 3.00® 4.00 Smilax 6.00@10.00 Asparagus, strings 85.00®50.00 Asparagus Sprengeri 1.00® 2.0O Daisies 50 Gladioli 200® 4.00 Asters 50® 2.00 Sweet peas 10® .50 CraoiKiiATi, Aug. 4 Roses, Beauty I.OO® 3.00 " Bride, Bridesmaid 2.00® 5.00 " Liberty 3.00® 6.00 " Meteor, Golden Gate 3.00® 6.00 Carnations 100® 2.00 Lily of the valley 3.00® 4.00 Asparagus 50.00 Smilax 15.00 Adiantum 1.00® 1.50 Harrisii 8.00@12.60 Lilium Rubrum and Album, short 4.00 Asters 1.00® 2.00 Gladioli 3.00® 4 00 St. Louis, Aug. 4. Roses, Beauty, long stem 2.00@2.60 '' Beauty, medium stem... 1.00@1.50 " Beauty, short stem 60® .75 " Bride, Bridesmaid 2.00® 4.00 " Golden Gate 2.00® 4.00 Carnations I.IO® 2.00 Smilax 12.50®15.00 Asparagus Sprengeri 1.00® 2.00 Plumosus 15.00®a0.00 Ferns, fancy,per 1000 $1.50. Adiantum 75® 1.00 Ismene Mies 3.00 Gladiolus 3 00® 5 00 Asters 1.00@ 4.00 Tubes 300® 4.00 Cleveland, Aug. 4. Roses, Beauty 5.00®80.0D " Bride, Bridesmaid 2 00@ 4.00 " Kaiserin 3.00@ 6.00 Carnations 50@ 1.60 Smilax 12.f>0@15 00 Asparagus, strings .■.25.00@50.00 Sprengeri 1.00® 2 00 Gladioli 2 00® 3.00 Asters 75® 2 00 Sweet peas 15® .25 Galax 1.50 Common ferns ■. .... 1.00 E. H. Hunt, WIIOLESALE=^ Cut flowers "THE OLD RELIABLE." 76 Wabash Ave CHICAGO. Please mention the A merican Florist when writing, ^Ah^,ViA\\'^\t'^A.A^A\.iUA\.l\.,\v.UA\.A\SkA\^A\\..iVi\^Sk.(L.i\\Sk.&.v^ J. M. McGULLOUGH'S SONS WHOLESALE FLORISTS ALSO BUCCESSOne TO THE CINCINNATI CUT FLOWER CO. t CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED. \ Special Attention Given to Siiipping Order*. 316 WALNUT ST. CINCINNATI, OHIO. M''U"1|"l^'W'M''irM'^''M'M"irOT|^Tni'^|f'|f-W^|"lrMr*l"« Please mention the A merican Florist when writing. PeterWieland Wholesale Florist Room 18, 128 E. Third St., CINCINNATI, 0. Please mention the American Florist when writing. C. a. KUEHN, Wholesale Florist, 1122 Pine SL, ST. LOUIS, MO. A Complete Line of Wire Designs. Please mention the A merican Florist when wrtiinj. HOLTON & HUNKEL CO., I "Wholesale Cut flowers-- j 457 Milwaukee Street. MILWAUKEE, WIS. Please mention the A merican Florist when -curiting. I Kaiserin Roses, Asters and Carnations ^ i PITTSBURG CUT FLOWER COMPANY. Ltd., 3 BOa Ulberty Avenue, PITTSBURG, PA. J Please mention the A merican Florist when writing. igo4. The American Florist. 45 J.B.Deainu(l WHOLESALE fLOBIST 51-53 WabashAve., Chicago. Headquarters for FANCY FERNS. Mease mention the A merican Florist when wtiiing, |E.C.AMLING| f THE LARGEST, %■ ^ BEST EQUIPPED, E a MOST CENTRALLY LOCATED E i WHOLESALE C 3 CUT FLOWER HOUSE E a IN CHICAGO. I I 32, 34. 36 RANDOLPH ST., | I CHICAGO. I a L. D. 'Phones Central 1978 and 1977. E •mrnnTTmmfTmniimmTmTTmfmTmn Please mention the A merican Florist when writing, 6assett& Washburn 76 & 78 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. iVbolesale Dealers and AaaA d^»-»^-.^ Growers of but T lOWefS GREENHOUSES: HINSDALE, ILL. J^ease mention the A merican Florist when writing. WIETOR BROS. "SSS*. .. Cut Flowers All telegraph and telephone orders given prompt attention. 51 Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO. -Please mention the American Florist when writing, A. L. RANDALL GO. Wholesale Florists. 1 9 & 2 1 Randolph St., CHICAGO. Send for weekly price list and special quotations on 1000 lots. ■Please mention the American Florist when writing. Best Value In the United States. Am. Florist Co:— You are advertising a book giving full information about the life and care of the chrysanthemum. Send me one copy. If it has as much informa- tion for the money as you give in the American Florist, it will be the best value in the United States. Fred L. Craig. J. a BODLONG Boses and Carnations A Specialty.iM. 37-39 Randolph Street, CHICAGO. SKCUT FLOWERS Cha$. W. McKellar, Wholesale Comniisslon Florist AND DEALER IN ALL FLORISTS' SUPPLIES. 51 Wabash Ave., Chicago. Long Distance 'Phone Central 3598. Correspondence invited from growers ot special- ties in Cut Flowers. KennlGott Bros. Go. WHOLESALE COMMISSION FLORISTS *"Ai?Kil.d"o" fiomsTy SUPPLIES At Chicago Market Rates. 42-44 E. Randolph St., CHICAGO. MICHAEL Winandy ^'t^l^M^jrrf CUT FLOWERS Room 2<8, 51 Wabash Ave., Adas Block, Telephone Central 3284. Chicago. SINNER BROS. Wholesale Growers flllT Tl AUf CBfr and Shippers of bU I rLUllElld 68 WABASH AVENUE, CHICA60, ILL. With the Flower Teleplione— Growers' Co. Central 3067. All telephone and telegraph orders given prompt attention. Wbol^ale power/larK^ Chicago, Aug 5. Boses, Beauty, 30 to 36-in. stems 8.00@ 4.00 20 to 34 " 2.00@2.50 15 to 18 " 1.50® 2.00 " " 12 " 1.00@1.50 " Liberty 4.00® 8.00 " " extraseleot 10.00® 12.00 " Chatenay 4.00® 8.00 " Bride, Bridesmaid 3.00® 6.00 " Meteor, Golden Gate 3.00® 6.00 Carnations 1.00® 1.50 fancy 2.00® 3.50 Valley 2.00® 4.00 Asparagus Plumosus, per string 35 to 50o " " sprays 2.00@6.00 " Sprengeri 3.00@ 6 00 Leucothoe Sprays 1.00 Galax Leaves, Bronze, per 1000, 1.25 .15 ,. „ Green, „ „ 1.00 Adiantum 1.00 Fancy ferns... per 1000 1.00® 1. BO Smilax 12.00@15.00 Sweet peas ,. .25© .50 Gladioli 35® 1.00 per doz Asters 1.00® 3 00 A Daily Cut From 40 Growers '^Highest Qualities** AS WELL AS ''Under Grades** At ruling Market Quotations. WE CAN AND WILL SUPPLY YOUR Cut Flower Wants TO ADVANTAGE. Fancy Ferns, Etc. We carry the moat complete line of Florists' Supplies in tbe West. Catalogue free. E. F. WINTERSON CO., E. F. Winterson, John P. Degnan. L. H. Winterson, Successors to McKellar & Winterson. 45-47-49 Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO. D. WOOD BRANT, 8UCCBS80R TO BRANT & NOE FLORAL CO. Grower of CUT FLOWERS AT WHOLESALE. Careful attention given shipping orders. 58-60 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. GEO. REINBERG, •KS^ Cut Flowers CHOICE AMERICAN BEAUTIES. AVe will take care of your orders at reasonable prices. Prompt attention. 51 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO, ILU Poehlmann Bros, Co. lesale Growers of Cut Flowers All telegraph and telephone orders given prompt attention. 35-37 Greenhouses: Randolph Street, Morton Grove, III. OEXIC:!.AG^O. Wholesale Crowars of and Dealers In CHICABO'S RELIABLE WholoMls Grower* OUT FLOWERS Shipper* ol 59 Wabash Ave., Chicago. BXBD TOB WSZKI.T FBIOB LIST. WHOLESALE FLORISTS Richmond, Ind — The E. G. Hill Com- pany has acquired quite an extensive farm on the outskirts of this city and will build thereon next season. Please' mention the American Florist when writing. ,46 The American Florist. Aug. 6, LeoNiessen WHOLESALE FLORIST. During the summer months we will be open from 7:00 a. m. until6:00p.m. 1217 Arch Street, PHILADELPHIA, PA. OUR MOTTO; CAREFUL ATTENTION. FULL COUNT. GOOD PACKING. PROMPT SHIPMENTS. RIGHT PRICES. WELCH BROS. !& F»aro-vinoe S8t*-e©t All Varlolias FLOWERS In Season. FANCY and DAGGER FERNS. FLORISTS' SUPPLIES ail kinds. Long Distance Telephone, 6268-6267 Main. '*Sk, 84 HAWLEY STREET. BOSTON. The Philadelpliia Wholesale Flower Market. 1228 Cherry St., PHILADELPHIA. THIRD FLOOR. Open from 7 A. M. to 6 P. M. Telephones. Please mention the American Florist when writing. THOMASYOUNGJr. WHOLESALE fLORIST. CHOICEST CUT FLOWERS. 48 W. 28111 St., NEW YORK CITY. pease mention the A merican Florist when writing, N.Y. GUT FLOWER EXCHANGE Coogan BIdg. 6th Ave. and W. 26tli St., New York. Open for Cut Flower Sales at 6 o'clock Every Morning; DESIRABLE WALL SPACE TO RENT FOR ADVERTISING. JOHN DONALDSON. Secretary. Please mention ike A merican Florist when writing. GALAX LEAVES. Brilliant Bronze or Green. Selected stock, full count, $1.00 per 1000; $3.75 per 5000. Sphagnum Moss, clean picked stock, large bale, SI. 75 each; by freight, $2.00 each. All Kinds ^f Decorative Greens and Florists' Supplies. Tel. 597 Madison L. J. KRESHOVER, Square. 110-112 W. 27tli St.. New York. NICKEL PLATE EXCURSION To Boston, Mass., and return, account G. A. R. National Encampment at $l 7.75 for the round trip from Chicago. Tickets good on any train August 12th, 13th and I4th, and on special train from Chicago at 8 A. M., August 13th. Final return limit September 30th. Also rate of $20.70 for round trip via New York City and Boat, with liberal stopover returning at that point. If desired, stopover can be obtained at Niagara Falls and Chatau- qua Lake within final limit. Three trains daily with modern sleeping-cars. Particulars at city ticket office, 1 1 1 Adams St., Chicago, or address John Y. Calahan. General Agent, 113 Adams St , Room 298, Chicago, for reserva- tion of berths in through standard or tourist sleeping-cars. 1 8. Good Returns. American Florist Co. : — Being sold out ot Boston and Piersoni ferns and having nothing more to ofifer, please take our advertisement out of your valuable paper and send in bill. We have had good returns from our advertising in your paper and willgive you more advertising In the future. Cation Gheenhouse Company. Wbol^ale flower/\arH§fe Boston, Aug. 3. Roiei, Beauty, best ]5.00@20.00 " medium 8.00@12.00 " " oulli BO® 4.00 " Btide, Bridesmaid 1.00@ 3,00 " extra 4.00® 6.00 " Liberty 50® 6.00 Carnations 50@ 1.00 " Fancy 1.00® 1.50 Lily of the valley 3.00® 4.00 Gandidum lilies I.OO® 2.00 Smilaz 8.00®12 00 Adiantum 75® 1.00 Asparagus 35.O0@50.0O Peas 25® .60 Gladiolus Colville l.CO® 1.50 Pond Lilies 3 00® 6 00 Phlladblphia, Aug 3 Boses, Tea 3.00@ 5.00 " " extra 6.00® 8.00 " Queen of Edgely, extra. ...12.C0@16.O0 firsts.... 6.00® 8 00 " Beauty, extra 12.00@25.0O " " firsts 6.00® 8.00 Carnations 100® 3.00 Lily of the valley 3.00® 4.00 Asparagus 25.00@50.00 Smilax 12.00@15.00 Lllium Auratum 10.00®12.50 Gladioli 3.00® 5.00 Asters 1.50® 2.00 Sweet peas 25® .35 Petunias .50 BUTTALO, Aug 3. Roses, Beauty 3.00@25.00 " Bride, Bridesmaid, Meteor 1.00® 6.00 Carnations 50® 1.50 Harrisii 15.00 Lily of the valley 2.00® 5.00 Asparagus, strings 40.00®50.00 Smilax 10.00®15.00 Adiantum 50® 1 00 SweetPeas 10® .20 Asters 25® 1.50 Michigan Gut Flower Exchange, WM. DILCER, Mgr. Fancy Ferns, 1.00 per 1000. Dagger Ferns, 90c per 1000. 38-40 Miami Ave., DETBOIT. MICH. FOR SOUTHERN WILD SMILAX. (Where quality is First Consideration) Write, Wire or Phone the Introducers, CALDWELL THE WOODSMAN CO., Evergreen, Ala., or their agents: J. B. Deamud, Chicago, 111.; W. F. Kasting, Buffalo. N. Y.; Leo Niessen, Phila- delphia, Pa.; Geo. M. Kellogg, Kansas City, Mo. ; J. M. McCullough's Sons, Cincinnati, O. : Reed A Keller, New York City; Holton & Hunkel, Mil- waukee, Wis.; H. G. Berning, St. Louis, Mo.; Barteldes & Co., Denver, Colo. HARDY CUT FERNS. FANCY OR DAGGER, 75c per 1000. Discount on large orders. GALAX, bronze or green, 75c per 1000; $8.50 per case of 10,000. Use our MOUNTAIN LAUREL for your decorations, 4c, 5c and 6c per yd. Made fresh daily from the woods. BRANCH LAUREL, 35c per large bundle. Tel. Office, New Salem, Mass. Mllllngton, Mass. Please mention the American Florist when writing. BARDY CUT FERNi Write for Prices. FAHCY DACOER LB.BRAGlE,"tt" Oldest, Largest and most reliable dealer in U. S.- Please mention ike American Florist when writing. N*Lecakes&Co» 63 W. 28th St., and 45 W, 29th St.. Also at 26th St. and 34th SL MarkeU NEW YORK. FERNS, (lALAX LEAVES, LEUCOTHOE SPRAYS OUR SPECIALTIES GREEN AND BRONZE GALAX LEAVES, 7&0 per 1000; t6.00 and {6.50 per case ot 10,000. Princeai Pine and ail kinds of Evergreens. Telephone 1214 Madison Square. Always mention the American Flo- fist when you order stock..jt A No. 1 QualHy $1.00 per 1000. Fancy and Dagger Ferns, Very fine Bronze and Green Galax selected stock. SI 00 per 1000. Laurel Fes- tooning, hand made, good and full, 15.00 and $6.00 per 100 yards. Green Moss, $1.00 bbl. Sphagnum Moss, $1.00 per bbl.; per bag 60o. Branch Laurel, 50o per bundle. Discount on large orders. Orders by mail, telegraph or telephone will receive our personal attention. Henry M. Robinson & Co., L.VTT'2gil"Jain Boston. Mass.. Please Mention The American Florist When Writing. 1904. The American Florist. 47 JOHN I. RAYNOR ARE THE BEST PRODUCT OF THE BEST GROWERS FOR THE NEW YORK MARKET. A4lantam Croweanum Sold here Excloslvely. 49 W. 28th Street, NEW YORK, TeL 1998 Madison Square. YOUNG & NUGENT 42 Wast 2Sth Street. Telephone 20SS Madison Sq. Wholesale Florisfs. CATTLEYAS, GARDENIAS. ROSES, CARNATIONS and all seasonable novel- ties. "With our long experience in shipping, and competent assistants in our packing department, we are in a position to guarantee out-of-town customers who place their orders with us that they will not be disappointed. Walter F. Sheridan, Wholesale Florist, Telephone B02 Kadlson SCLiure. 39 West 28th St., NEW TOBK. Talspbons No. 7S6 Madison Square, MOORE, HENTZ & NASN Wholesale Commission Florists. S6 and 67 West 26th St. NEW YORK CITT. Advice ol sale note daily. Statement and check weekly. All consignments, large or small, receive the same attention. CORRESPONDENCE INVITED. I mraicWILLIAM GHORMLEY, Daily Receiver and Stiipper of Fresh Cut Flowers. Orchids, Roses, Carnations, Vailey, Liiies, etc. i Telephones 2200 and 2701 Madison Square. 57 West 28th Street, NEW YORK CITY. ] JOHN YOUNG, Special American Beauties, Surpassing Carnations, Lily of t)ie Valley, Orchids and all Seasonable Flowers. 61 West 28tli St., TSTEW TOKK. Telephone 1905 Madison Squure. THE RECOGNIZED HEADQUARTERS IN NEW YORK CITY FOR Violets and Carnations GROWERS and BUYERS make a note of this. It will be to your advantage. WM. H. GUNTHER. so West 29th Street, NEW YORK. Telephone 551 Madison Square. ESTABLISHED 1872. JOHN J. PERKINS, COMMISSION FLORIST, Solicits Consignments or Shipping Orders. Satisfaction given in both. Tel. 956 Madison Sq. lis WEST 30TH STREET, NEW YORK. A NEW COMMISSION HOUSE READY FOR BUSINESS. JOSEPH S. FENRIGH 48 W. 30lh Street, NEW YORK. Tel. 335 Madison Sq. Florists' Paper From Cover to Cover. American Florist Co.: — Enclosed find $1 lor renewal of my subscription as I see my time is out June 15 and I can not miss a number. It is truly a florists' paper from cover to cover. M. L. Penwell. Choice Carnations. Selected Roses. Traendly&Schenck NEW YORK CITY, 44 W. 28th Street, Cut Flower Exchange. New Telephone No. 798 & 799 Madison Sq. Please mention the A merican Florist when writing. Wbol^ale flower/\arl^ New Vobk, Aug. 3. Roses, Beauty, best 5.00@20.00 " medium I.OO® 4.00 " " culls 50® 1.00 " Liberty, best 6.00@lO00 " " medium 2.fO@ 5.00 " " culls 50@ 1.00 " Bride, Bridesmaid, G. Gate .60® 5.00 •' Kaiserin, Carnot 2.00® 6.00 Carnations 50® 1.00 " fancy and novelties 1 00® 2.00 Lily of the valley l.CO® 1.50 Lilies 3.00® 5.00 Smilax 5.00@lO00 Adiantum 10® .50 Asparagus 25.00@50.00 Gardenias 2 00® 6.00 Sweet peas.. .50® 1.50 per 100 bun. Gladioli 20® 3.00 Feverfew 05 per bun. Asters 50@ 2.00 Charles Millang WHOLESALE FLORIST. Conservatory connected from which I can ship ferns and decorative plants promptly. 50 W. 29th St. NEW YORK. Tal. 3860 and 3861 Madison Square. Please mention the American Florist whenwriting. FORD BROS. Receivers and Shippers of Fresh Flowers 111 West 30th St., XEW TORE. Telephones 3870-3871 Madison Sq. REPRESENTING EMINENT GROWERS. Julius Lang 53 West 30th Street, NEW YORK. COMMISSION DEALER in FLOWERS Telephone 280 Madison Square. ALEX. J. GUTTMAN, Wholesale Commission Florist, A full supply daily of the choicest New York and New Jersey FLOWERS. 62 W. 20th Strast, NEW YORK CITY Telephone 1604 and 1665 Madison Square. the; NEW YORK CUT FLOWER GO. 55 and 57 West 26th St., WHOLESALE FLORISTS. Dally Raports. Weekly Paymentai Telephone J. A. MILLANQ, 756 Madison Sq. Manassb. CARNATIONS '' Specialty. CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED. Prompt Payments. Established 1891 55W.28thSL New York. Alfred H. Langjahr, Telephone 3924 Madison Sq. EDW. C. HORAN, Telephone 421 Madison Square. 55 WEST 28TH STREET, .NEW YORK. Oyj FLOWERS AI WHOLESALE. 48 The American Florist. Aug. 6, INTERNATIONAL FLOWER DELIVERY. NEW YORK. Steamer Gifts Orders for flowers in any form carefully filled and delivered by special messenger on board any steamer on day of departure from New York. THOS. YOUNG, JR. 43 W. 28th St., NEW YORK CITY. Please mention the American Florist when writing. NEW YORK. ALEX. McCONNELL, 546 Fifth Avenue, 45ti..st.N.wNew York City ■ar, TELEGRAPHIC Orders forwarded to any part of the United States, Canada and all princi- pal cities ol Europe. Orders transferred or en- trusted by the trade to our selection for delivery on steamships or elsewhere receive special atten- tion. Cabl« Address: ALEXCONNELL. WEBTBRN UNION CODE. TELEPHONE CALLS: 340 and 341 38th Street. Please mention the A merican Florist when writing. SAN FRANCISCO. TELEPHONE MAIN 1023. SIEVERS & BOLAND, Floral Artists, 33 Post Street, SAN FRANCISCO, CAL. Please mention the American Florist when writing, INDIANAPOLIS. Bertermann Bros. Co., FLORISTS, 241 Massachusetts Ave., INDIANAPOLIS, IND. Please mention the A merican Florist when writing. ST. LOUIS. Fred. C. Weber, FLORIST, 4320-4328:0live St., ST. LOUIS, MO. Eitablished'1873. L Diit. 'Phone Lindell 196 M. DENVER. T he Park Floral Co. J. A. VALENTINE. DENVER, COLO. W Beatrice, Neb.— The firm of S. H. Dole & Sons has been incorporated as the Dole Floral Company and expects to rebuild greenhouses next spring on land recently acquired. E. W. Dole will attend the S. A. F. convention at St. Louis next week. PASSENGER STEAMSHIP MOVEMENTS. Tbe tables herewith grive the scheduled time of departure of ocean steamships carry- ing first-class passengrers from the principal American and foreign ports* covering the space of two weeks from date of this Issue of the AMERICAN EXORIST. Much disappointment often results from attempts to forward flowers for steamer delivery by express, to the care of the ship's steward or otherwise. The carriers of these packages are not Infrequently refused admission on board and even those delivered on board are not always certain to reach the parties for whom they were intended. Hence florists in Interior cities having orders for the delivery of flowers to passengers on out-going steamers are advised to Intrust the flUIng of such orders to some reliable florist In the port of departure, who understands the necessary details and formalities and lias the facilities for attending to it properly. For the addresses of such firms we refer our readers to the advertisements on this page: FROM TO New York Liverpool New York Glasgow New York Montreal Liverpool Montreal " New York Hamburg New York ' New York *• New York Genoa New York Copenhagen New York " New York Glasgow New York '* New York London New York New York Liverpool New York '• New York •• Southampton New York New York •' New York Antwerp New York '* New York Havre New York ** New York Rotterdam New Yorif " New York Genoa New York " New York Bremen New York " New York '* New York " Boston Liverpool " STEAMER Campania Etruria Saxonia Numidian Bavarian Parisian Columbia Patricia Augusta Victoria Prinz Adalbert Island United States Ethiopia Columbia Minneapolis Mesaba Baltic Majestic Cedric Republic Cymric Philadelphia St. Louis Zeeland Finland La Gascogne La Touraine Ryndam Noordam Sardegna Nerd America Kaiser Wilhelm II Grosser Kurfuerst Prinzess Alice Fredrick derGross Winifredian Devonian ♦LINE DAY DUE ABOUT 1 Sat. Aug. 13, 8.00 a. m. Aug. 19 1 Sat. Aug. 20, 10.00 a. m. Aug. 27 1 Tues. Aug. 16, 1:30 p. m. Aug. 24 S Thur. Aug, 11, 10:00 a. m. Aug. 21 8 Fii. Aug. 12, Aug. 21 i Fri. Aug. 19, Ang. 28 3 Thur. Aug. 11, 10:00 a. m. Aug. 21 8 Sat Aug. 13, 6:30 a. m. Aug. 23 3 Thur. Aug. 18, 10:00 a. m. Aug. 28 3 Tues. Aug. 16, 9:(0 a. m. Aug. 26 4 Sat. Aug 13, 2:00 p. m. Aug. 23 i Wed. Aug. 17, 2:00 p. m. Aug. 27 6 Sat. Aug. 13, Noon. Aug. 23 6 Sat. Aug. 20, 2:00 p. m. Aug. 30 6 Sat. Aug. 13, 7:00 a. m Aug. 23 6 Sat. Aug. 20, 9:00 a. m Aug. 30 7 Wed. Aug. 10, 4:00 p. m. Aug 18 7 Wed. Aug. 17, 10:00 a. m. Aug. 24 7 Fri. Aug. 19, Noon. Aug. 26 7 Thur. Aug. 11, 9:00 a. m. Aug. 18 7 Thur. Aug. 18, 3.00 p. m. Aug. 26 8 Sat. Aug. 13, 9:30 a. m. Aug. 20 8 Sat. Aug. 20, 9:30 a. m. Aug. 27 9 Sat. Aug. IS, 9:30 a. m. Aug. 23 9 Sat. Aug. 20, 9:80 a. m. Aug. 30 10 Thur. Aug. 11, 10:00 a. m. Aug. 21 10 Thur. Aug. 18, 10:00 a. m. Aug. 28 11 Tues. Aug. 9, 10:00 a. m. Aug. 19 11 Tues. Aug. 16, 10:00 a. m. Aug. 26 12 Wed. Aug. 10, Aug. 25 12 Wed. Aug 17, Sept. 1 IS Tues. Aug. 9, 1:00 p. m. Aug. 16 13 Thur. Aug. 11, 10:00 a. m. Aug. 21 13 Sat. Aug. 13, 10:00 a. m. Aug. 23 13 Tues. Aug. 16, 10:00 a. m. Aug. 23 14 Wed. Aug. 10, 8:30 a. m. Aug. 19 14 Wed. Aug. 17, 2:00 p.m. Aug. 27 *1 Cunard; 2 AUen-State; 3 Hamburg-American; 4 Scandinavian- American; Anchor Line; 8 Atlantic Transport; 7 AVhite Star; 8 American; 9 Red Star; 10 French; 11 Holland-American; 12 Italian Royal Mail; 13 North German Lloyd; 14 Leyland; 16 Dominion. DETROIT. lOHN BREITMEYER'S SOHS ^ Cor. MIAMI and GRATIOT AVES. DETROIT, MICH. Artistic Designs, .j* J* .j*.^* High Grade Cut Blooms. We cover all Michigan points and good sections of Ohio, Indiana and Canada. CHICAGO. P.J.HAISWIRTH Auditorium Annex, .^^ CHICAGO. Mail, telegraph or telephone orders filled promptly in best style. It is good business policy ^ ^ ** to mention the •^ ^ ^ American Florist When you write to an advertisw. NATIONAL ENCAMPMENT G. A. R. The Nickel Plate Road will sell tickets, August 12th, 1 3th and t4th, at $1 7.7S for the round-trip from Chicago, via direct lines, with stopover at Niagara Falls and Chautau- qua Lake, if desired within final limit. Also, if preferred, rate of $20.70 between same points for the round-trip via New York City and Boat, with liberal stopover returning at that point. Tickets good on any train on above dates and also on special train from Chicago at 8 A. M., August I3th. Final return limit September 30th. Meals served in Nickel Plate dining cars, on American Club Meal Plan, ranging in price from 35c to $1.00; also a la carte. City ticket office Chicago, 1 1 1 Adams St. Chicago depot. La Salle St. Station corner Van Buren and La Salle Sts., on the Elevated Loop. Write John Y. Calahan, General Agent, 113 Adams St. Room 298, Chicago, for reservation of berths in through standard and tourist sleeping-cars and other detailed information. 20 Please mention the American Florist when wriling. Christened With Flowers. The five-masted schooner Grace A. Mar- tin was launched at Bath, Me., July 16. Miss Martin, daughter of John Martinet Gloversville, N. Y., for whom the vessel was named, christened the vessel with flowers. igo4. The American Florist. 49 INTERNATIONAL FLOWER DELIVERY. STEAMSHIPS LEAVE FOREIGN PORTS. FROM TO Liverpool Liverpool Liverpool New York Boston New York Montreal '* New York i« Boston New York i( i( i« Boston Liverpool Liverpool Hamburg Hamburg Hamburg Copenhagen Liverpool Liverpool Liverpool Liverpool Liverpool Southampton — Southampton Antwerp Havre Havre Rotterdam Rotterdam Liverpool Liverpool STEAMER *LINE. Lucania Umbria Ivernia Laurentian Tunisian Ionian Bleucher Graf Waldersee Deutschland Prinz Oskar Helig Olav Astoria Anchoria Minnetonka Minnehaha Oceanic Arabic Teutonic Celtic Cretic New York St. Paul Vaderland Kroonland La Lorraine La Bretagne Potsdam Rotterdam Liguria Fredrick derGrosse Bremen Prinzess Irene Canadian Cestrian DAY 1 Sat. 1 Sat. 1 Tues. 2 Sat. !! Thur. 2 Thur. 8 Thur. 3 Sat. 3 Thur. » Sat. 4 Wed. 6 Thur. 6 Thur. 6 Sat. 6 Sat. 7 Wed. 7 Fri. 7 Wed. 7 Fri. 7 Thur. 8 Sat. 8 Sat. 9 Sat. 9 Sat. 10 Sat. 10 Sat. 11 Sat. 11 Sat. 12 Tues. 13 Sat. 13 Sat. 13 Thur. 14 Sat. 14 Sat. Aug. 13 Aug. 20 Aug. 16 Aug. IS Aug. 11 Aug. 18 Aug. 11 Aug. 13 Aug. 18 Aug. 13 Aug. 10 Aug. 11 Aug. 18 Aug. 13 Aug. 20 Aug. 10 Aug. 12 Aug. 17 Aug. 19 Aug. 11 Aug. 13 Aug. 20 Aug. 13 Aug. 20 Aug. 13 Aug. 20 Aug. 13 Aug. 20 Aug. 16 Aug. 13 Aug. 20 Aug. 11 Aug. 13 Aug. 80 DUE ABOUT Aug. 19 Aug. 27 Aug. 23 Aug. 23 Aug. 20 Aug. 27 Aug. 21 Aug. 23 Aug. 25 Aug. 28 Aug. 20 Aug. 21 Aug. 28 Aug. 23 Aug. 30 Aug. 18 Aug. 20 Aug. 24 Aug. 27 Aug. 19 Aug. 20 Aug. 26 Aug. 22 Aug. 29 Aug. 23 Aug. 30 Aug. 23 Aug. 30 Aug. 81 Aug. 23 Aug. 30 Aug. 24 Aug. 23 Aug. 30 * See steamship list on opposite page. WooNSOCKET, R. I.— Miss M. A. Cutler, who has been engaged in the florist busi- ness here for the past eight years, has sold out to Thos. H. Greene, proprietor of the Summit street greenhouses. Providence, R. I.— Chas. W. Regester has relinquished the greenhouse business at 153 Reservoir avenue. William F. Bischoif has rented the houses for a term of years and acquired the stock. CHANGE of BUSINESS Notice is hereby given that Joseph Heinl and Sons, a corporation, has acquired the florist, seed and nursery business conducted for the past thirty-four years by Joseph Heinl in the Precinct and City of Jackson- ville, County of Morgan and state of Illinois, and that said corporation will conduct said business at the location aforesaid. Dated at Jacksonville, 111., this 1st day of August, 1904. JOSEPH HEINL, President. HARRY HEINL, Treasurer. WILLIAM HEINL, Secretary. O. B. HEINL. Having sold my business to Joseph Heinl and Sons, 1 take this means of thanking my friends and patrons for past favors and solicit a continuance of the same for the new Company. All accounts due me are now payable, and I request payment of same. All persons having accounts against me are requested to present same for payment. JOSEPH HEINL. Mount Sterling:, Ky. Business the past season was better than ever before. The demand was much greater than the supply. Every thing was sold out in plenty of time for vacation. Although there has been little rain since May, carnations in the field are a hun- dred per cent better than last year. Chrysanthemums are excellent with hardly an insect to bother them. CHICAGO TO SL LOUS The Chicago Florists' Club has arranged to travel to the St. Louis Convention of the S. A. F. via THE WABASH A large and congenial party will leave Chicago on Monday August 1 5 (exact hour and rate of fare to be announced next week) and all Florists passing through Chicago are invited by the Chicago Florists' Club to arrange to travel with the Chicago party. The Buffalo Florists' Club will also travel via The Wabash leaving Buffalo, Monday, August 15. $8.00 FOR THE ROUND TRIP, GOOD FOR TEN DAYS FROM DATE OF SALE. FOR WORLD'S FAIR FOLDERS, ETC., ADDRESS R. F. KELLEY, G. A. P. D. 287 Main St., Buffalo, N. Y. F. A. PALMER, A. G. P. A. 97 Adams St., Chicago. 50 The American Florist. Aug. 6, r The Seed Trade. ] AMERICAN SEED TRADE ASSOCIATION. Chas. N. Page, Des Moines, la., Pres.; L, L. May, St. Paul, Miun., First Vice-Pres.; C. E. Kendel, Cleveland, 0.,Sec'y and Treiis, Twenty -third annual convention, June, 1905. ,, For report on European seed crops see page 36. Califorkia Lima bean crop is reported twenty-five per cent short ol last year. Northern Michigan pea growers report prospects are but for half a crop. Some Michigan bean growers report damage to their crops from excessive heat. A. H. Goodwin and wife, of Chicago, sailed Thursday for a ten days' trip to Mackinac Island. The onion sets grown this season about Chicago are ideal in size owing to dry weather at the time of bottoming. Southern France reports very warm weather for the month preceding July 20, with no rain. Crops are theretore suf- fering. It is reported that one firm has sold 100 cars of onion sets on contract in the state of Washington alone, guaran- teeing prices. Henri Deniffe of the well known seed firm of Denifie & Son, Carignan, France, is making an American trip and will visit St. Louis and the World's Fair the first weeks of August. Paris, France, reports remarkably hot weather the second ten days of July caus- ing the drying and wilting of many plants growing for seed. Some days the ther- mometer showed 100° in the shade and nearly 125° in the sun. Visited Chicago:— L. L. May, of St. Paul, Minn., enroute to Toronto, Ont.; A. E. McKenzie, of Brandon, Man., returning from the World's Fair; George C. Thompson, representing R. & J. Far- quhar & Co., Boston, Mass. The French laws do not admit of importations of tuberose and gladiolus or other American grown bulbs and plants, and stocks of this kind from the United States are taken into France mostly through other countries with some considerable difficulty. New York. "Winfried Rolker, of A. Rolker & Sons, Is traveling among the trade centers of Europe, and will not return until Sep- tember. Suzuki & lida's first shipment of Jap- anese grown narcissus is already in. It is intended for England. Paris. July 26, 1904.— For the past two weeks we have had record breaking heat, the thermometer registering 95° in the shade. Many of the things which could not be watered were badly wilted. If the drought had continued it would have seriously injured many seed crops, espe- cially beets, carrots, etc. Fortunately we have had some very good showers during the past two days, the benefit of which can not be estimated. Philippe De Yilmorin has been appointed by the French government sole member of the jury in the seed trade at the St. Louis exposition. He will sail on the S. S. La Lorraine, leaving Havre August 13, in company with Mrs. De Vilmorin and his two younger brothers, Vincent and Marc De Vilmorin. The Vilmorin Monument. D. M. Ferry, Detroit, Mich., one of the three representatives in the United States of the Vilmorin monument committee, expresses himself as in full sympathy with the movement and states that any con- tributions which the American seedsmen desire to make for this purpose will, if sent to him, be forwarded to the general treasurer of the fund in Paris. He says the plan apparently is to make it a pop- ular movement rather than to raise the funds by the donations of the few. The first French subscriptions show an aver- age of about 33 francs each, many of them being smaller, while a few are for 100 francs or more. Pittsburg:. Business is about as near the bad as it can be. About two-thirds of the local rose and carnation stock that comes in is worthless. It is probably a good thing that most of the consignments to the wholesalers are light in quantity, thus preventing the accumulation of a surplus. The regular monthly meeting of the Florists' and Gardeners' Club will be held August 2 to discuss arrangements for transportation to the World's Fair and the S. A. F. convention H. W. Breitenstein, who is chairman of the campsite committee for the Ameri- can Canoe Association, which is now holding its meet at Sugar Island, left for camp July 28. The gloxinia . display at the Phipps Conservatory in Schenley park continues to attract wide attention. It is indeed a notable display. The Oakwood Rose Gardens of Oil City, Pa., continue to ship fine Bride, Bridesmaid and Meteor roses to this market. Miss Gieb, the Cut Flower Company|s stenographer, has returned from a visit to Blairsville. George Marshall will go into camp along the Cheat river somewhere about August 12. Howard Carney, of the Exchange, will spend his vacation in the east. Ed. McCallum will go east for two weeks, about August 25. The Exchange is showing a new yellow seedling gladiolus. E. L. M. Menominee, Mich. — At the Schultz greenhouses forty panes of glass were broken by the hail July 26. TRAOe^MARK.. Pansy Seed A distinct and most beauti- ful race, which for size of blooms, diversity of colors, and robust growth, is unrivaled. The flowers are much larger than the ordinary panaies, while the form, colors and markings are what a celebrated French grower terms ''quite remarkable." THE FINEST STRAIN IN CULTIVATION. Far superior to any other English, French or German selections. Price: $4.00 perounce; $1.00 per packet, postage paid. Dollar notes accepted in payment. THE SURREY SEED COMPANY, Ltd., NEW HARDY ANNUAL. The Gold Medal Tobacco plant with large, bright^ carmine flowers. Nicotiana Sanderae Seeds in original packets from seedsmen through- out the United States and Canada. Gold Medal, London 1903. Awarded a unani- mous First-class certificate by the Floral Com- mittee consisting of 24 members of the Royal Horticultural Society of England, May 4th, 1904 and in addition the Committee also awarded to this plant their Silver Banksian Medal. At the Temple Show, May 31, 1904, this grand plant was also awarded the Gold Medal of the Royal Horti- cultural Society. Particulars, testimonials and colored illustra- tions, etc., from SANDER & SONS, ti^cL^JliSS!"' Please mention the A merican Florist when writing, freesia Bulbs. C3L1FORNI3 GROWN. Mammoth, 9^-inch and up. per 100, 80o: per lOOO, S7.00. Choice, ^ to Si-inch, per 100, 65c; per 1000, $5.00. First Quality, % lo H-inch, pet 100, 45o; per 1000, $3.00. Samples mailed on application. Yaughan's Seed Store, CHICAGO: 84-86 Randolph St. NEW YORK: 1 4 Barclay St. For Sale. I wish to dispose of my interest in the St. Louis Seed Co. They are doing the largest retail trade in St. Louis and there is no other mail-order house here. This is a fine opportunity for some one. For further particulars address Fred. S. Plant, 814 N. 4th St., St. Louis, Mo. Russians Seizing Boats Leaving Japan. Suppose your Longiflorams were held op or the WAR NIGHT CaUSE a DELAY, then you might be late with them for next Easter, therefore, buy now some of our fine Plump and Sound HARRISII. Case of 200 7-9, $t7.00. Case of JOO 9-U, $17.50. THEY ARE PACKED IN COCO FIBER. C. C. POLLWORTH & CO., Milwaukee, Wis. igo4. The American Florist. 51 DREER FERN SPECIALS. ADIXNTUN CROWEANUM. The new Maidenhair for cutting, originator's stock. Strong, 3-inch pots $4.50 per dozen; $35.00 per 100; $250.00 per 1000. NEPHROLEPIS SCOTTll. The new Boston Fern that has come to stay. 3-inch pots $4.00 per dozen; S25.00per 100. 6-inch pots, fine specimens $2.00 each. 8-inoh pans, fine specimens 3.50 each. 10-inch pans, fine specimens S.OOeaoh. NEPHROLEPIS PIERSONI. A fine lot of good j'oung plants Irom Zy-inch pots, 75o per dozen; 86.00 per 100; J50.00 per 1000. i- f . f NEPHROLEPIS BOSTONIENSIS. Very dwarf, bushy, compact plants, the best that we have ever offered. 5- inch pots 25 cents. 6-inoh pots 40 cents. 7- inch pots 75 cents. Also a fine lot of 3M-inch pots, 60c per doz.; $4.00 per 100; $35.00 per 1000. SDIANTUN CUNEATUM. An immense stock in fine condition. 2Ji-inoh pots $ 3.00 per 100; $ 35.00 per 1000 3-inoh pots 6.00 per 100; SOOOperlOOO 4 inch pots 10.00 per 100; 90.00 per lOOO 5-inch pots 15.00 per ICO; 140.00 per lOflO J3ISSI I'^BFePJ'S in large assortment of standard varieties, $3.00 per 100; $35.00 per 1000. New Stocks of Flower Seeds now on hand including Pansies, Primulas, Myosotis, Daisies, Cinerarias and most of the Hardy Perennials. SEE OUR CURRENT WHOLESALE PRICE LIST. CIBOTIUM SCHIEDEI. We offer a nice line of this most valuable Tree Fern. 6- inch pots $1.50 each. 7-inch pots 3.00 each. HENRY A. DREER, 714 Chestnut Street, PHILADELPHIA, PA. California Callas ARE READY. G own for us by Experienced Florists, dugonly when well ripened and cured in the shade. They are as free from disease as possible. SIzat and Pricas for Fall Dallvery, HaaKhy Bulbs up to Grade. Diameter. Per 100 IM to li^-inoh $5.00 ly, to 2-inch 7.00 Vaughan's Seed Store, 84-86 Randolph St., Chicago. 14 Barclay St., New York Callas!! freesias!! NOW READY FOR DELIVERY. CALLAS. 1 to Wi inches in diameter, per 103, $3.00; per 1000, $25.00. FREESIAS. %-inch in diameter, per 1000, $3.00. H-inch in diameter, per 1000, $4.50. The above prices are delivered your city. TERMS: Cash with order. We also carry a full line of Palm and Decorative Plant Seeds. Prices upon application. GERWHIN SEED CO., °^ ^c^a!^ " Virginian Grown Bulbs FIRM WELL CURED. POETICUS ORNATDS $4.00 per 1000 PRINCEPS MAX 5.00 per 1000 POAT BROTHERS, Eltrick. Va. SEED. Fine varieties mixed. Trade pl£t., 50o; U,-o^.,UM; per oz., $3.50. D. B. WOODBURY, Pansy Specialist, S. Paris, Me. XXX Pansy 100,000 CALLA BILBS 1 - i/t- 2 X££^^X>'Sr O^O SXXIf*. Per 1000 nch diameter $25.00 Qch diameter 35.00 nch diameter 45 00 2Vi-inch diameter 65.00 3 -inch diameter ,. 95 00 ASPARAGUS PLUMOSU5 NANUS, strong, 3-inch 20.00 CARNATIONS, field-grown, now ready; G. H. Crane, Success, America 30.00 New crop GIANT MIXED PANSY SEED M-oz.,$I.OO; l-oz.,$4.00 New crop large SHASTA DAISY SEED trade pkt., 25c; l-oz.,$5.00; 1-lb., $50.00 350 plants or bulbs at 1000 rate. Charges prepaid to your city. Terms cash with order. CALIFORNIA CARNATION CO., Loomis, Cal. A-TTJBIVIMOI^ t JUST received direct from the Tropics rkn/>Uirk' ONGIDIUM VARIGOSUM ROGERSII m B Bi^l ^ ■ ■ 11 B strong imported plants, $1.75 each; per doz., $18.00 ^-r MV ^^ M M M m^ per loo, $125.00. OKOVSTjajIiS. ARTHUR T. BODDINGTON, 342 W. Ulh St., New York. Henry Mette, QUEDLINBllAG, GERMANY. Grower and Exporter of Choice BeetVegetableandFlowerSeeds PANSIES. Metie's "Triumph of the Giants" the most perfect and most beautiful in the world, $6 00 per oz.; $1.75 per i oz.; 7Sc per 1-16 oz. Postage paid. Cash with order. Please mention the A merican Florist when writing. FLORISTS' BULBS OF SELECTED QUALITY. FREESIAS CALLAS ROMANS NARCISSUS. ETC. Complete List on Applicalion. E.F,WintersonGo.[;,riSS 45-47-49 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. F^ase mention the A merican Florist when writing. ...Directory OF PRICE, S2.00. 52 The American Florist. Aug. 6, The Nursery Trade AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF NURSERYMEN. E. W. 7?irkpatrick. MoKinney, Tex.,Pres.; C. L. Watrous, Des Moines, la., Vice-Pres.; Georfje C. Seager, Rochester, N. Y., Sec'y. Thirtieth annual convention. West Baden Springs, Ind,, June, 1905. Wallingford, Cokn. — The Barnes Brothers' Nursery Corporation has incor- porated with capital stock of $15,000. Greenville, S. C— A new enterprise here is the Millsdale Nursery. The cap- ital is $5,000 and the officers are C. H. Croskeys, president; M. L. Berry, vice president and J. N. Holland, secretary. MoRRisTowN, N. J. — "Washington's elm" a famous old tree which was ancient when Washington had his headquarters here in 1779 has been cut dovfrn, being badly decayed and in a dying condition. Stevensville, Mich.— The co-partner- ship heretofore existing between Enos W. Dunham and Joseph P. Puetz, under the firm name of Enos W. Dunham & Com- pany, has been dissolved by mutual con- sent. Enos W. Dunham will conduct the business. Texas Nurserymen's Association. At the last meeting of the Texas Nur- serymen's Association held at Dallas, Texas, last month, the following officers were elected: E. W. Kirkpatrick, McKin- ney, president; B. L, Adams, Bonham, vice-president; John S. Kerr, Sherman, secretary-treasurer. New Orleans, La. J. Steckler and J. A. Newsham have combined torces to establish large seed grounds and nurseries. J. Steckler has leased a whole vacant square at Nashville avenue and Pitt street and will erect four monster greenhouses, laying out the remainder of the grounds in flower and vegetable beds, fruit trees and trees of all kinds, shrubs, palms and every sort of vegetation. The whole he will place under the care of J. A. Newsham, who will have entire charge of thecultivation. Mr. Steckler will take everything pro- duced from the garden under Mr. New- sham's care. Both of these men are known among horticulturists. Dan Newsham, brother of J. A. Newsham, is in charge of the Louis- iana horticultural exhibit at the St. Louis exposition. Up to a short time ago Mr. Steckler's seed grounds were on Esplanade avenue. One of the green- houses to be erected will be 35x200 feet, and one will be used exclusively for palms. Albany, N. Y. State Entomologist Pelt, of this city, returned lately from Boston, whither he went in response to a request from the Massachusetts authorities to investigate the gypsy moth situation. Professor Felt spent one day in the vicinity of Boston and reports that the situation is one to cause much alarm. He found thousands of acres of woodland in the suburbs of the Hub defoliated by the ravages of the moth. Clusters of the eggs were found in large numbers and the moths themselves were flying in the air in millions. This condition of affairs has arisen from the fact that the state of Massachusetts in 1900 abandoned the fight against the moth in response to a growing sentiment based on popular ignorance that could not see that eternal vigilance was the price of safety. In response to the complaint that too much money was being expended to kill the few remaining moths, the systematic vyork of extermination was brought to a halt with the result that the conditions are as bad to-day as they ever were. Professor Felt says that is only a matter of time before the ravages of the moth will be felt in this state. The danger is such that it is probable that the authori- ties of this state will co-operate with those of Massachusetts to secure the aid of congress in the matter. R. D. Rockefeller's Tree Order. Ed. Am. Florist: — Lest you be led into error by a statement in the current issue of American Gardening, entitled "A Large Order," I wish to say that Mr. Rocke- feller's superintendent informs me that he knows of no large order except the one I filled in April last. That order was for 10,200 trees and not one has failed. My bid was not the lowest, but the order came my way because of the success of trees delivered two previous years, 5,000 and 6,000 respectively. S. G. Harris. Tarrytown, N. Y., July 19, 1904. The Cottage Gardens Co. (Inoorporatad.) Queens, Long Island, New York. Nursery Book, giving descriptions of nursery stock, peonies, etc., mailed upon application. Philadelphia Rambler. Flowers brighter and much more double than Crimson Rambler, strong grower, blooms earlier and does not bleach ont. 3H-iDch plants $600 per 100; SBSO.OQ per 1000 4-inch plants 300perdoz.; 15.00 per 100 5-inch plants ,.... 3.00 per doz ; 22.50 per 100 The Conard& Jones Co., *''Vr^' ■V :^ JS o o I o THE BEST ROSE NOVELTY Dwarf Crimson VaugHan's Rambler ^''^^'''' CHICAGO. NEW YORK. ORDERS BOOKED NOW. Send to Incarvlllea Delavayi Large stock, strong roots, for lall delivery. Offered cheap per 100 and per 1000. For prices apply to ZOCHER&CO.. Haarlem, Holland. ATTENTION NURSERYMEf« and FLORISTS. Before buying your Holland grown nursery stock elsewhere, you should take advantage of our extremely low prices. We are headquarters for Roses, Hydrangea p. g. Rhododendrons, Azalea mollis, Fceonias and Ornamental trees. It will pay you to keep in touch with us and advise us of your wants. When in Holland don't forget to call on us, and inspect our nurseries. Gouda is our railroad depot. W. VAN KLEEF & SONS, Tho Nurseries, Boskoop, Holland. THE MOON For j Trees, Shrubs, Vinea Vourj and Small Fruits. Descriptive Illustrated Catalogae FiM. THE WM. H. MOON CO. Morrisville, Pa. August Rolker & Sons, IMPORT TO ORDER Manettl . Rose Stocks for grafting. Forcing Lilacs, Lily of the Vallsy, Palms. Bay and Box Trees, Decorative Plants and Shrubs, Etc. 31 Barclay St. or P. 0. Box 752, NEW YORK. Jacs Smifs, Ltd. %^^, (branch at boskoop.) Wholesale Growers of ^Vnll^^x nursery stock, pot-grown forcing plants. Lilacs a specialty. Berlin and Hamburg Valley — the best quality. When in Europe please inspect our nurseries. NAARDEN-BUSSUM, nur Amiterdam, Is our R. R. Dtpet. When in Europe come and see us and inspect out extensive Nurseries. Gouda is our railroad depot HARDY, FANCY ORNAMENTAL NURSERY STOCK. J. Blaauw & Co., BOSKOOP, HOLLAND. Catalogue free on demand. Headquarters for the famous ColoradoBlue Spruces, purest, bluest strain BED OF CLOTHILDE SOUPERT ROSES AT THE WORLD'S FAIR. (Exhibited by Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York.) igo4. The American Fl oris t. 53 Per 100 ASPARAGUS DECUMBENS. aw-incb S 400 PLUMOSUS SEEDLINGS per 1000, 820.00 200 PLUMOSUS, 2H-inch 4.00 " " 3-moh 7.00 " " 4-inoh 15.00 " " 5-inoh 35.00 CYCAS STEMS per 100 lbs., J8.00 FERNS, BOSTON, 2!^-inch, very strong 6.00 *' " 3-inoh, very strong 10.00 " " 4-inch, very strong 2000 " ADIANTUM FARLEYENSE, 2v4-moh 8.00 " " " 3-inon 12.00 " " " 4-inoh 25.00 FERNS, ADIANTUM CHARLOTTE. 4-inoh 15.00 FERNS, ADIANTUM CUNEAIUM, 4-inoh 15.C0 " •' " 5-ineh 35.00 OR:i:>E^ie mow: Per 100 LEMON, American Wonder, 2H-inoh 3.00 " " 3-inch •. 4.00 " *' '* 4-inoh 7.00 PANDANUS UTILIS, 5-inch doz., M.OO ROSES, Clothilde Soupert, 3-inch 6.00 " " " 4-inch 10.00 " Mad. Petite Andre, 3-inch 7.0O " American Beauty, 3-inoh, $8.00, 4-ineh, 12.00 " Bridesmaid, 2H-inch 3.60, 4-inoh, 8.00 Bride, 2>4-inch 3.50, 4-inoh, 8.0o " Golden Gate, 2V4-inch 3 50, 4-inch, 8.00 Ivory, 2K-«noh 3,50, 4-inoh, 8.00 " Liberty, 2H-inch 6.00 " Meteor, 2H-inoh 3.50, 4-inoh, 8.00 Perle, 2Va inch 4.00, 4-inoh, 10.00 " La Detroit, 3-inoh 25.00 " Mme. Abel Chatenay 6.00 VAUGHAN^S SEED STORE, CHICAGO. °'*"wrs°Tyi5S*p"R?Nc'k"Ml"'" Order Now! Secure good stock. Rosea, Briars, Manettis, Azaleas. RhododendroDS, Palms, Foliage Plants, Shrubs and Conifers, Bulbs and Seeds. Best quality only. Lowest prices. F. O. B. or carriage paid on application. HII CTCCI C 2a CAZNEAU STREET. ■ nil a I CCLCi LIVERPOOL. Please mention the American Florist when writing. n#\GlPCL CLOSING OUT KtJt9I.>9* PRICES. V/i and 3-in. , extra choice stock. Per 1000 Golden Gate J20.00 Bride 20.00 Bridesmaid 20.00 Mme. Chatenay 30.00 Above prices cash with order. JOHN BROD, Niles Center, III. Please n ^miion the American Florist when writing. THE ROSE OF THE AGE. MME. LEVAVASSEUR, (The Baby Rambler.) H. B. May offers for Autumn delivery, strong English-grown plants from open ground. Price on application. Dyson's Lane Nurseries, '""■england"'""' please 'mention the American Florist when writing. H. Weber & Sons, Carnations Please mention the American Florist when writing S JOHN BURTON, Assignee for > I ROBERT CRAIG & SON, I Roses, Palms, I and Novsltlei In Decoratlva Plant*. ^ Market and 49th Sts., Philadelphia, Pa. £ Please tnention the American Florist when writinz. Roses To Close. 500 American BeauUes. 3V4 and 4-in. pots. 5c each. 750 Golden Gates, 2^-inch i-ols, VAq> tach. WM. B. SANDS, LAKE ROLAND, Baltimore, Md. Please mention the American Florist when writing. FIELD-CROWN Carnation Plants Medium. Per 1000 Per 1000 8.O0O Lawson S3.5 00 1,000 Norway $30 00 8,000 Flora Hill.. 30.00 500 Manly 40 00 If the entire lot is wanted 1 will make them at $30 00 per 1000. Cash with order. PETER J. SCHUMER, Evanston, III. For WINTER FLOWERING. Extra fine, bushy plants, perfectly healthy. Propagated and grafted from flowering wood. LIBERTY, FRANZ DEEGAN, 3y2-inch pots, per 100 $18.00 MAID, BRIDE, GOLDEN GATE, IVORY, LA FRANCE, KAISERIN, 3V2- pots, per 100 15.00 BEAUTY, IVORY, LA FRANCE, 3-inch pots, per 100 $7.00 BRIDE, MAID, PERLE, GOLDEN GATE, 3-inch pots, per 100 500 J. L. Dillon, Bfoomsburg, Pa. GRAND NEW RED ROSE Etoile de Prance (HYBRID TEA.) The Queen of the Red Roses for forcing. Of a rich, brilliant color, much more vigorous and easier to grow than Liberty. Ready for distribution Nov. 1 , 1904 by J. PERNET-DUCHER, VENISSIELX-LES-LYONS, (Rhone, France.) ROSE PLANTS CHOICE STOCK. IVORY, 2y2-in., $3 per 100; $25 per lOOO; 3-in., $S per 100. BRIDESMAID, aVo-in., $3 per 100; $25 per 1000. PERLE, 2i4-inch, $3.S0 per 100. This stock is all Ai. C. C rOLlWORTK CO., Milwaukee, Wis. AMERICAN BEAUTIES. Cut Roses— American Beauties and all kinds of Tea Roses at lowest prices. Trial orders solicited. HELLER BROS., New Castle, Ind. South Park Floral Company. Perle, American Beauty, Bride. Maid, Golden Gate, Ivory. La France, Carnot. Write GEO. A. KUHL, Pekin, III. Also Boston and Piersoni Ferns, Sprengeri and Plumosus. A fine lot of 4-incli Sprengeri ready for shift. Send 50c or $1.00 for samples of what you would like. AMERICAN BEAUTY 3-inch, S5.00 par 100. GATES. 214-inch, per 100 $2.00 i BRIDES and MAIDS, 2V4-inoh, per 100.. $2.50 RHOTEN BROS. CO., Box 5, Danville, III. Ivory and Golden Gate, 2-inch pots, $2.00 per ipo. RUBBER PLANTS. Pine clean stock. 4-inch pota, $2.00 per dozen; $15.00 per 100 or will exchange for anything I can use. What have you? W. W. COLES, Kokomo, Ind; SUCCESSFUL SELLERS are tiie lacceufol g^rowen who advertlw InJf Jl Jt Jt Jt JtJt Jl -THE AMERICAN FLORIST 54 The American Florist. Aug. 6^ [ Our Pastimes. Announcements of corainc; contests or other events of interest to our bowling, shooting and sporting readers are solicited and will be given place in this column. Address all correspondence for this depart- ment to Wm. J. Stewart, 42 W. 28th St., New York; Robt. Kift, 1725 Chestnut St., Philadel- " ia; or to the American Florist Co., Chicago. 'C At Philadelphia. A new team is to be selected at the last minute. A series of five matches of three games each are to be bowled in the club alleys, four ot which are to count, so that a contestant can be absent one night without losing his chance. The rules governing the other contest are to pre- vail for this one, with the exception of the one clause that refers to outside alleys. K. At St. Louis. The star bowlers gave the second team 125 pins in each game and beat them out by 42 pins. The score: Stars. 1st 2d 33 To'ls Beneke 189 177 167 533 Kuehn 199 136 179 514 Miller 162 121 117 400 Beyer 171 161 177 509 Ellison.. 179 173 174 506 Secohd Team. Ist 2d 3d To'ls Ellis 182 161 167 510 Meinbardt 127 117 110 354 Weber 151 134 156 441 Ed Gerlach 94 111 86 291 Osoar Beneke 166 137 176 469 W. F. At Chicago. The bowlers played at Mussey's alleys, August 2, with the following results: Player. Ist 2d 3d 4th GeorgeAsmus 187 158 175 191 GeorgeSoott 179 127 191 164 J.S.Wilson 118 152 155 162 L. H. Winterson 96 106 117 114 Fred Stollery 150 185 134 162 P. J. Hauswirth 175 167 172 161 John P. Degnan 180 154 160 152 E. F. Winterson 121 126 126 146 LADIES. Plaver. Ist 2d 3d Mrs. George Asmus 117 77 123 Mrs. P. J. Hauswirth 77 83 96 Mrs. E. P. Winterson 85 83 Mrs. Fred Stollery 69 65 107 Mrs. George Soott 68 77 74 Mrs. L. H. Winterson 115 58 78 Mrs. Always 133 117 123 The games wound up the Ladies' Tour- nament, Mrs. George Asmus winning first prize donated by E. F. Winterson Company; Mrs. P. J. Hauswirth winning second prize donated by B. F. Winterson Company, and Mrs. E. F. Winterson winning third prize donated by Albert Fuchs. Following is the summary: Games Total played pins Av. Mrs. Gcoree Asmus 12 1160 96^ Mrs. P. J. Hauswirth 9 805 89 4-9 Mrs. E. P. Winterson 12 993 823i Mrs. Pred Stollery 12 968 80?i Mrs. George Soott 12 936 78 MissEastman 9 690 65 5-9 Life at a St. Louis Inn. A Kansas editor who stopped at the Inside Inn at St. Louis, says the New York Tribune, writes: "There are more bellboys than guests in the inn. They use 'em for change. When you give a clerk $5 he hands you back $2 and a bell- boy. My room is a little far back for meals, but I make it nicely. I start for supper at 9 a. m. and stay for luncheon on the way with a friend I know in room No. 2,507. But a friend of mine who lives in room No. 76,649 is up against it. He got two days behind in his meals, living out in the country at the rear end of the hotel. Finally be iound that he was nearer Moberly, Mo., than he was to the dining room, so now he walks over to Moberly every morning." Buffalo. Trade is quiet, with only an occasional funeral order and now and then a wed- ding. Two of the latter last week called forth some very elaborate bunches of American Beauty roses. Both were taken care of bv S. A. Anderson. The induce- ments offered by some florists for wedding orders where palms are to be used would make it profitable for bridal couples to come to Buffalo and have a church wed- ding. They can get plams, smilax, ribbons, cut flowers, and anything almost they want, for, as Weber & Fields say, "I am ashamed to tell you." Why should decorations be given away? Other things for the same purpose are not. A call is out for a meeting of the Buffalo Florists' Club to discuss the St. Louis trip and the annual picnic. The latter does not seem to produce any enthusiasm among the boys. The place picked out or the support given the annual outing seems to be off somewhere, and no one seems willing to get the proper hustle. A good outing could be had if they would only get together. Vacations are all the rage at present. Miss Gertrude Sauer, of Anderson's, has been to Wilson, on Lake Ontario. J. Boeller, of W. F. Kasting's, has been away and also one or two employes from W. j. Palmer's. W. J. Palmer has had several automobile trips recently. To-day (August 2) we are getting a good rain, and in some parts ot this county it is very acceptable. Some very fine asters are coming in now. Mr. and Mrs. Jos. Sangster and Mr. and Mrs. E. C. Brucker are going to spend Saturday and Sunday at Olcott Beach. H. Keitsch & Son expect to be in their new store in a few days. Recent visitors: D.J.Sinclair, Toronto, Ont.; W. A. Wettlin, Hornellsville, N. Y.;: M. Nason, of Nason & Sons, Murrav Hill, N. T.; A. L. Barnett, of Reed & Keller, New York; Arnold Ringier, Chicago, 111.; H. J. Wise, East Aurora, N. Y. Bison. Albany, N. Y. The wedding of H. L. Menand, the local wholesale dealer in florists' supplies, and Miss Augusta Clark, of Troy, took place at the home of the groom's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Louis Menand, Cemetery Station, on Wednesday evening, July 27. Mr. and Mrs. Menand will reside on Cemetery avenue. The Pierson-Sefton Company, of Jersey City, has been awarded the contract for a conservatory to be erected for John H. Jackson, Brookside avenue, Menands. The same concern is just completing a new iron frame house for Mrs. C. Gloeck- ner, Cemetery Station. R. D. Waterloo, Ia. — A new and up-to-date greenhouse plant will be built shortly by Charles Sherwood, who has had green- houses for several years at the head of Jefferson street. Mr. Sherwood has purchased lots along the line of the W. C. F. & N. railway, between Broadway avenue and Fairview avenue, and it is the intention to construct modern and complete houses on the premises prob- ably next spring. /■ ll 'i^"^^- ■'-"* W^ ^ wtWm './'^ WP"* Wkt' wmmm^% ••ft ^HA^'t^ •z*^ '^.% ^^;. ^ ;.^.,, *-;.^ -- : GROUP AT CLEVELAND FLORISTS' CLUB PICNIC, AT ROCKPORT, O., JULY 28, 1904. 1904- The American Florist. 55 'fieM-firown Carnations^ IT HAS BEEN A GOOD GROWING SEASON WITH US AND PLANTS ARE IN FINE SHAPE. STRONG AND BUSHY. Per JOO 1000 Mrs. T. W. Lawson $6.00 $50.00 Mrs. Nelson 6.00 50.00 Mrs. Higinbotham 4.00 35,00 Chicago 6.00 50.00 Mrs. Ine 4.00 35.00 Flora HiU 6.00 50.00 Per JOO 1000 Peru $6 00 $50.00 White Cload 5 00 45.00 Roosevelt 6 00 50.00 Guardian Angel 4.00 35.00 McKinley 6.00 50 00 Mrs. Bradt 6 00 5000 Per ICO Estelle $6.00 Gov. Wolcott 6.00 Norway 5.00 Queen Louise 6.00 Harlowarden 6.00 (000 $50.00 50.00 45 00 50.00 50.00 ROSE PLANTS Strong Stock From 2 K -inch pots. LOW PRICES TO CLOSE OUT. ■ 1 1^ #> ■ E? ■ £\ MJ| 1^ The finest pink rose yet introduced, beautiful color free bloomer, best money-maker. UniC^LIL «lvrlini S2C.00 per 100; $1 50.00 per 1000. Per 100 1000 Mme. Chatecay $3 00 $25 00 Sunrise 5.00 40 00 Bride 2.50 20.00 Maid 2 50 20.00 Golden Gate 2.50 20.00 3-INCH POTS. Per JOO 1000 Chatenay $5 00 $40 00 Maid 3.50 30 00 Bride 3.50 30 00 Golden Gate 3.50 30.00 One-Tear Old Plants FROM BENCHES. Per JOO JOOO American Beauty $5.00 $40.00 Liberty 5 00 40.00 ALL STOCK SOLD UNDER EXPRESS CONDITION IMMEDIATELY, WHEN MONEY WILL BE REFUNDED. THAT IF NOT SATISFACTOR* IT IS TO BE RETURNED 100,000 FIELD-GROWN CARNATIONS Grown on High, Dry Land. NO STEM ROT. WHITE. Per 100 Per 1000 Moonlight $10.00 S 75.00 Alba 6.00 Queen Louise 600 Norway 5 00 Reliance 800 Lady Bountiful 12 00 Her Majesty 500 Lillian Pond 500 WHITE. Per 100 Per 1000 Wolcott *5.00 Lorna 5.00 Flora Hill 500 CRIMSON. Harlowarden 600 Harry Fenn 6 00 Roosevelt 5.00 We are also booking orders for next season's Winners, Each $12.00 per 100; fioo.oo per looo. 75.00 100.00 40.00 S40.00 50 00 FANCIES. Per 100 Per 1000 Prosperity $5.00 Marshall Field 6.00 Doiotiiy Whitney 7.00 Tiger 6.00 SCARLET. Crusader lO.OO Estelle 6.00 Manley 6.00 FIANCEE" and "CARDINAL.' $50.00 60.00 80.00 50.00 SCARLET, Per 100 Per 1000 Apollo i 6.00 Adonis 6.C0 PINK. Mrs. Thos. W. Lawson 6.00 Enchantress 8.00 Fair Maid 6.00 Nelson 6 00 Cressbrool< 5.00 $50.00 78.00 60.00 CHICAGO CARNATION COMPANY, James Hartshorne. Manager. JOLIET, ILL. NEED A FIRST-CLASS Commercial White? FRED. BURKI IS THE ONE. Has scored points at the Detroit Carnation Convention and has been awarded a Certificate of Merit. Orders filled strictly in rotation. $12.00 per 100; $100.00 per 1000, John Murchie, S. S. Skidelsky, SHARON, PA. 824 N. 24th St.. Philadelphia. CARNATIONS. Extra strong, field-grown plants of the follow- ing varieties, ready for immediate planting: EuchaDtress, $10.00 per 100. Lawson, $6.00 per 100; Crane, Guardian Angel and Queen Louise, $5.00 per 100. Also PANSY SEED, thrown by a Danish specialist from choice iixposition strain, (none better), $5.00 per ounce. CHRIS HANSEN, St. Paul, Minn. 1,300 Lawson Carnations at $3.00 per 100, all field-grown stock. Cash with order. cod healthy LOUIS BIERMAN, Elmhurst, ill. 150,000 FIELD GROWN CARNATIONS. MACEO, crimson 06 FLORIANA, pink OS ETHEL CROCKER, pink OS ELDORADO, yellow 05 SUCCESS, light pink OS ORIOLE, scarlet OS IWERMAIO, pink 05 GOV. ROOSEVELT, crimson 06 DOROTHY, pink OS J, L, DILLON, Ploomsburg, Pa, Carnations. QUEEN LOUISE, white 06 ENCHANTRESS, light pink 10 LAWSON, pink 07 MRS. POTTER PALMER, scarlet .06 CHICAGO, red 06 J. H. MANLEY, scarlet 06 MRS. E. A. NELSON, pink 06 STRONG FIELD PLANTS. 12,900 LAWSON. S50.00 per 1000 10,000 WHITE CLOUD 45.00 10,000 FLOKA HILL 45.00 Immediate Delivery. 59 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. If You Are Short of Any of the Following Roses We have them Ready to Plant Out: BRIDE, MAID, PERLE, BEAUTY, G. GATE, LA FRANCE, IVORY and CARNOT. """'« GEO. A. KIHL, Pekln, llj. 56 The American Florist. Aug. 6f 4000 Adiantum Cuneatum Plants. ■■ 2 1-2-inch Pots The Cleveland Cut Flower Co. ISSMiS 1 000 22.0O 52 and 54 High St., CLEVELAND, O. CASH WITH ORDER. Field -Grown CARNATIONS strong, Healthy Plants, Free * From Disease. WHITE. Per 100 Per 1000 White Cloud $5.00 $45.00 Norway ■. 500 40.00 Her Majesty 6.00 50.00 Queen Louise ;... 500 45.00 Flora Hill 6.00 55-00 PINK. Mrs. Lawson 6.00 55.00 Cressbrook 5.00 45.00 Guardian Angel (Sport) 5.00 45.00 LIGHT PINK. Enchantress 8.00 75.00 Mrs. Higinbotham 5.00 45.00 Morning Glory 6.00 50.00 RED. Mrs. Potter Palmer 5.00 45.00 America 4.00 35.00 Estelle. 6.00 60.00 Harlowarden 5-00 45.00 VARIEGATED. Prosperity 6.00 50.00 WIETOR BROS., 51 Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO. Field-Grown Good Strong Plants in A No. 1 Condition Per 100 Joost $4,00 America 4.00 Cressbroolc 5.00 Nelson 5.00 Flora Hill 4.00 Hoosevelt 500 Daybreak 4.00 Glacier 5.00 Per 100 Lawson $5.00 Wolcotl 5.00 Marquis 5 00 Lillian Pond 5-00 White Cloud 4.00 Norway 4.00 Sunrise 4.00 Eldorado 4.00 J. B. HEISS, DAYTON, OHIO. FIELD-GROWN Carnations Per 100 Per 100 500 Prosperity ..:$5.00 600 Manly M.OO 3,300 Flora Hill.... 4.00 450 Woloott 6.00 4,500 Lawson 5.00 400 Enchantress.. . 8.00 2,600 Norway white 5 00 200 Flamingo 15.00 2,600 G. Lord 4 00 100 White Lawson.lB.OO CASH WITH ORDER. JOHN FELKE, SR., Wilmette, III. Field-Grown Plants. Per 100 Per 1000 LAWSON, pink $5.00 $45.00 NELSON, pinlc 5-00 45.00 GUARDIAN ANGEL, pink 4.00 35.00 HIGINBOTHAM, pink 5.00 45.00 FLORA HILL, white 4.00 35.00 WHITE CLOUD, white 5 00 45.00 QUEEN LOUISE, white 5-00 45.00 ROSE PLANTS. 22,000 Large, Clean Stock. BRIDESMAID, BRIDE, IVORY at $18.00 per 1000. GEO. REINBERG, 51 Wabash Avenue, Phase men/ton the A merican Florist when writing. r FIELD-CROWN ►♦^ X^ Carnations. Extra Strong and Healthy. 5,000 FLORA HILL $5.00 per Hundred. Cash With Order. FARNUM P. CAIRO, 271 River St., TROY, N. Y. ♦ >^ CHEAP RATES TO BOSTON via NEW YORK CITY AND BOAT. $20.70 for the the round-trip, from Chi- cago, via Nickel Plate Road, August 12th, 13th and 1 4th, with hberal stopover at New York City returning, and also stopover at Niagara Falls and Chautauqua Lake within final limit, if desired. Also rate of $17.75 from Chicago to Boston and return, via direct lines. Tickets good on any train on above dates and also on special train from Chicago at 8 A. M., August 13th. Final return limit September 30th, by depositing ticket. Through sleeping-car service. Meals in Nickel Plate dining cars, on American Club Plan, ranging in price from 35c to $1.00; also service a la carte. Write John Y. Calahan, General Agent, 113 Adams St., Room 298, Chicago for reservation of berths in through standard and tourist sleeping-cars, and full particulars. 19 FIELD-GROWN CARNATION PLANTS. We offer the following varieties, all first- class plants, at $5.00 per 100 in not less than hundred lots. LAWSON, MORNING GLORY, PROSPER- ITY, GOV. WOLCOTT, WHITE CLOUD, NORWAY and a few mixed varieties. Also Can Furnish 3,000 American Beauty PLANTS. In 3 to 4-inch pots at $5.00 per 100; $40.00 per 1000. Mme. Ghatenay. 4-inch, $40.00 per 1000, All plants shipped from Hinsdale, 111. Bassett& Washburn 76 Wabash Ave,, Chicago. Please w%enttorL tfie A inf.-n.can Florist when writing. Miscellaneous Stock. Per 100 ALYSSUM, double, 2y4-inch $2.50 ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS, 2y4,-inch 4.00 ASPARAGUS TENUISSIMUS, 2^.inch 3.00 BOSTON FERNS, 2y4-inch 4.00 PIERSONI, 2V4-inch 4.00 CHRYSANTHEMUMS, 2i/i-inch 3.00 SANSEVIERA, 21/2-inch 4.00 Nathan Smith & Son, ADRIAN. MICH. Please mention the American Florist when writing. m IT IS NOT... what you pay for the adver- Jp tisement but what the adver- * tisement pays you. It pays * to advertise in the American Florist. /po/. The American Florist. 57 /TTV^^TT^ 1 ST. LOUS CONVENTION World's Fair ^ umber TO BE ISSUED ADVERTISING IN THE AMERICAN FLORIST NO WASTE. NO FICTITIOUS INQUIRIES. IT IS BUSINESS that pays the advertiser, and this publication goes to buyers of stock in all lines. The seasonable and perma- nent value of our Special Numbers for advertising purposes is well known. OIR SPECIAL NUMBERS ARE READ, PRESERVED AND RE-READ. Advertisements in regular pages will be taken at our ordinary rates, namely, $J.OO per inch, $30.00 per page of thirty inches, with the usual discounts on time contracts. Advertisements on second, third and fourth SPECIAL COVER PAGES (printed on heavy toned paper) $35.00 per page, net. THE BEST CUSTOMERS. AMERICAN FLORIST CO.:— The best customers 1 have obtained through trade paper advertising have come to me through the columns of the American Florist. ALBERT M. HERR. ^r~ NO BOGUS INQUIRIES. Please Mail Your Advertisement Now. "A Florists' From C ■■='" „ AMERICAN FLORIST COM m to Cover, ^^^ „,„^„,„ s,_^ Chicago. PANY, 58 The American Florist. Aug. 6, HEADQUARTERS FOR AURACARIA EXCELSA MY OWN IMPORTATION 5i4-inoh pots, 3 to 4 tiers 10 to 12-inches hieh, 50 to 60o; 12 to 15 inches high, 3 to 4 tiers, 75o; 15 to 18 inches high, 3, 4 to 5 tiers, 85c. KENTM FORSTERUN* and BCLMOREMA, 6 inch pots, 5 to 7 leaves, 28 to 35 inches high, 75o to $1.00 each. COCOS WEDDELLUNA. 4-inch. $1 20 per dozen. ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS NANUS, 3-in. pots, strong, $8.00 per 100. CYCAS REVOLUTA, 6, 7 and 8~iQch pots, from 5 to 20 leaves at 8c per leaf. FICUS ELASTICA, (Belgium), 4-inch pota, 25c. Homi Grown Riibbari, 5 to 5|>i-inch, 7, 8. 9 and 10 leaves, 30c. 35c, 40o, 60c. ARECA LUTESCENS, strong, made up plants, 5i4- inch pots, 50c. UTANIA BORBONICA, 5i^-iiich pots, strong, 35c. ADIANTUM CUNEATUM, (Maiden Hair Fern), bushy, $1.20 per dozen. BOSTON FERNS, 6- inch pots, 2-teet high, 18 to 20 fronds. .Wo. PIERSONI FERNS, pot-grown, 4 to 6 fronds, $8.00 per 100. ACORUS GRAMINEUS, variegated grass, $1 00 per dozen. Cash with order please. All goods travel at pur- chasers' risk. Godfrey Aschmann, Wholesale Grower and Importer ol Pot Planti. Bell Phone Tioga 3669 A. 1012 Ontario St , Philadelphia, Pa. SPECIAL BARGAINS FOR 15 DAYS. flRnER nillflf It you want any ot the fol- UnUCn ^UlblV lowing stock, guaranteed flrst-class in every respect: Raraniiime From 2^-inch pots. J. Viaud, UermilUma Beaute Poltevlne, Mrs. E.G. Hill, S. A. Nutt Paul Bruant, scarlet, $1.50 per 100; $15.00 per 1000. ^milav ^^ have the best stock on the market *■""••* from 2M-inch pots at $10.00 per 1000. 1.25 per 100; Asp . Plumosus Nanus f/om'2'^"-in''po^ at $3.50 per 100; $24.00 per 1000. Asp. Sprengeri ®'"?^' si^A'-^gs, readyfor potting, $1.C0 per 100; $9 00 per 1000. CASH. The W. T. Buckley Plant Co. SPRINGFIELD, ILL. GERANIUMS... Rooted Cuttings. Fall Delivery. Send for list of varieties now. You not only get a reduced price for early orders, but the cuttings can be shipped when just right. Good cuttings will make good plants. 1 am going to give you good cuttings and want your orders whether for 100 or 20,0t)0. ALBERT M. HERR, '^r" k FEW GOOD THINfiS YOU WANT. KENTIABELMOREANA and FORSTERIANA PALMS, 3, 4, 5 and 6-inch, $12, $25, $40, $100 per 100. BOSTON FERNS, 5-inch, $30 per 100. From beds, for 2, 3 and 4-inGh pots, $4. $8, $16 per 100 DRACAENA INDIVISA,2, 3, 4, 5- inch, |2, $5, $10 and $25 per 100. ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS, 2 and 3-in., $4 and $8 per 100. ASPARAGUS SPRENGERI, 2 and 3-in., $3 and $5 per ICO. GERANIUMS in all best varieties, rooted cuttings and 2 and 3-inch pots, $1.25, $2.50 and $5, per 100. CHINESE PRIMROSE 3in., $4 00 per 100. BEGONIA REX, 2-in.,$4; 2y, and 3-in., $6 per 100. CASH OR C. O. D. CEO. M. EMMANS, NEWTON, N. J. •■■•I For Immediate Delivery 1 Offer Begonia Gloire de Lorraine. 2-inch pots, per 100 ..$15.00 4-inch pots, veiy strong, per 100 40.00 All propagated from leaf cuttings. Fandanus Veitchii. S-inch pots, IS inches high, per 100 % SS.OO 6-inch pots, 18 inches high, per dozen $15.00; per 100 120.00 7-inch pots, 22 inches high, per dozen 24.00 12-inch pots, extra fine specimens, each 6.00 All fine strong plants, nicely variegated. Nephrolepis Fiersoni. 5-inch pots, per dozen $6.00 6-inch pots, per dozen 9.00 7-inch pots, per dozen 12.00 Extra fine specimens in i8-inch Hinging Baskets, each $7.50 Adiantum Farley ense. 21/2-inch pots, per 100 $12.00 J. 3. PETERSON, McHENRY AVE.. WESTWOOD, CINCINNATI, O. * •■rs' r RvPies, Sfevia, Chrysanthemums. Per 1000 10,0:0 2H-inch MAIDS $20.00 10,000 3-inch BRIDES 40.00 10,010 3-inoh BEAUTIES 50.00 2,000 2i4-inoh " 35 00 2,500 3-inoh GATES 4500 500 3-inch FRANZ DEEGAN, $4.60 per 101 1,5L0 PERLES 4.50 per 100 15,000 STEVIA 20.00 Rooted Cuttinus Stevia 12.00 CHRYSANTHEMUMS, Rooted Cuttings, Ivory, Willowbrook, Christmas, Shrimpton, lotensity, Murdock, Parr, Jones, Whilldin, Bonnaffon, Pacific, Halliday, Sunshine, Appleton. Richard- son. Monrovia, Harriet, Kalb, Rieman, Chatauqua, Gold, $1.50 per 100. POEHLMANN BROS. CO., Morton Grovo, III. Please mention tke Amtrtcan Florist when writing. POINSETTIAS July and August Delivery. Strong, 2H-in., $6.00 per 100; $50.00 per 1000 Strong, 3-iiioh, 8,00 per 100; 65.00 per 1000 25 at hundred rate. Terms cash. Satis- faction guaranteed. BAUR FLORAL CO, Erie, Pa. POINSETTiaS. strong, 3V4-inch, $5.00 per 100; WO.OO per 1000. 350 at 1000 rate. Satisfaction guaranteed. ASPARAGUS SPRENGERI, very strong, 4-in.. $7,60 per 100. Cash with order please. W. W. STERTZING, 7280 Old Minchester Road, ST. LOUIS, MO. BEGONIA JiSK 214-Inch pots, $15.00 per 100. Write for prices on large lots. Stock guaranteed absolutely tree from disease. THOMAS ROLAND, Nahant, Mass. SPECIALTIES In Best Varieties ROSES, from 3-inch poti, CARNATIONS, (or all dellTerj, CHRYSANTHEMUMS, SMILAX, VIOLETS. Piicei Low. Send for Lilt. WOOD BROTHERS, Fishklll, N,Y, CYCLAMEN PERSICUM SPLENDENS GIGANTEUM. Finest strain in the world, in four true colors, extra well-grown stock from 3 inch pots, $7.10 per 100; $65.00 per IQOO. Satisfaction guaranteed. PAIL MADCR, EastStroudsburg. Pa. I make a specialty of violets and if you want good, clean violet stock, write for price. I can supply any quantity of rooted cuttings or iu 2-inch pots to be delivered any time you want them. Swanley White, Marie Louise and Lady Campbell. ELI CROSS, Grand Rapids, Mich, Orchids ! $^ Large shipments arrived in superb condition. See our advertisement in issue of July 2, page 937. Write for special list. Lager & Hurrell, summit, n. j Orchid Growers and Importers* 20,000 Chrysanthemums In good commercial kinds at $2.00 per 100 from 2Ji-inch pots. Discount on large lots. 20,000 Rooted Cuttings, 85c per 100; $7.50 per 1000. Orders shipped the same day received. COOLIDGE BROS., SOUTH SUDBURY, IWASS. Poinsettias. Per ICO 2H-inch pots J6 00 3-inch pots 8.00 BENTZEN FLORAL CO,, ""lir*- Please mention the American Florist when writing, Gannata'sAssortedCelery Plants White Plume. Golden Self-B anching. Golden Heart. Giant Pascal. 700,0C0 Heavy Plants. $1.00 per 1000; Prices on larger orders mailed upon application. J. P. CANNATA, Mt. Freedom, N. J. Please mention the A merican Florist ivhen writings igo4. The American Florist. 59 New Geranium Telegraph TRULY THE GRANDEST INTRODUCTION TO THE GERANIUM FAMILY. Come see it Growing at our Establishment Inside and Out. The Telegraph will be sought by all, for Conservatory or Window Decoration, and for Bedding out. A Sure Money Maker for the Trade, Telegraph will sell at sight. Its mammoth size, beautiful color, strong habit of growth, and remarkable productiveness, gives it a place on the market above all others. Telegraph is a seedhng of 190O; parentage, Mrs. E. G. Hill and Wonder; robust grower; foliage dark green with zone, flowers single, of immense size, rich, deep orange cerise in color. Has proven gilt-edged through every test, during the past four years. Unsurpassed for bedding out. Indispensible for conservatory or window. It comprises all the qualifica- tions for a good commercial and fancy geranium. Awarded Certificate of Merit by the Dutchess County Horticultural Society, and the New York Florists' Club. Strong Plants, 2u-ine1i Stock, Ready October 1, $20.00 per 100. ORDER NOW, Propagate Through the Winter, Offer to Your Trade Next Spring, Will Find Telegraph the Best Money Maker on the Market. THOS. DEVOY & SON, Poughkeepsie, N. Y. Selling Agents: VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE, Chicago and New York. H. A. DREER, Philadelph a, Pa. THE E. G. HILL COMPANY, Richmond, Ind. 4.|nch Pot Plant "TElECRAPH." THE LIVINGSTON SEED COMPANY, Columbus, Ohio. Cheap Palms and Asparagus Per 100 Latania Bor., 8-in. pot, seed leaves . . 3.00 " " 8-in. pot, 15-18 in., 2-3 chr. Ivs. 12.00 " " 6-in. pot, 18-20 in., 3-4 chr. Ivs. IS. 00 " " 6-in. pot, 20-24 in., 4 chr. Ivs. 20.00 Kenlia Bel., 2M-in. pot, 8-10 in., 2-3 leaves.. 12.00 " " 2!4-in. pot, 15-18 in., 3-4 leaves. .16.00 Asparagus Sprengeri, 2-inch $2.00 Asparagus Plumosus Nanus, 2-inch 2.60 3-inch 6.00 SHERMAN NURSERY CO., CHARLES CITY. lA. ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS NANUS, We offer flats of Asparagus in which lOOO seeds were originally sown, now contain from 800 to 900 fine seedlings ready for 2i^-inch pots, at $10 00 per flat. 2y2-inch Asparagus, $3 per 1 00. Holton & Hunkel Co. MILWAUKEE, WIS. ASP.SPRENGERI PLANTS In 4 to 7-inch pots. Fine stock in large quantity at a bargain. J. H. BORNHOEFT, TIPTON, IND. 0.>u.i! E''*'"* stron?, equal to ^llfPI19^Pri 3-iDch at $3.50 per 100; W|JI CllgCI I S30.00 per 1000. CHRYSANTHEMUMS. Wedding'!'chadw?o'k, Ivory, pink and white, Mayflower, Bonnaffon, Maud Dean, Gloire de Pacific, Murdock and other standard varieties, 3-inoh pots, $2.00 per 100. ROSES, Ivory, 3-inch, 3c. CRABB & nUNTER, Grand Rapids, Mich. DELAWARE, OHIO. Asparagus. Per 100 PLUMOSUS NtNUS, Seedling, per lOCO. $15.00 $1.75 " 2Jf-in. pots, " 20.00 3,50 SPRINGERI, 21^- inch pots, " 18.00 2.00 FORBESI PRIMROSES 2.00 SMIUX, 3« inch pots 1.25 PANSY SEED, per oz 4.00 CASH JOS. H. CUNNINGHAM, Please mention the A merican Florist when writing. Asparagus Plumosus Robustus, ^c per doz; $500 per KO. Asparagus Plumosus, 2-inoh pots. $3.00 per 100; SiO.Oo per 100 I. 500 at 1000 rate. Asparagus Decumbens, S-inch pots, 50c per doz; fe.OO per 100. Asparagus Sprengeri. 3-inch pots, $3 00 per 100; $15 lu per 1000. 600 at 1000 rate. Asparagus Sprengeri, strong. 3-inch pots, 75o per doz.; $5 00 per iOO. Smilax, 2!4-inch pots, $2,00 per 100; $15.00 per 1000. C. EISELE, llth & Jefferson Sts., Philadelphia, Pa. Please mention the A merican Florist when writing. Asparagus Plumosus Nanus. From flats, $1.75 per 100; $15.00 per lOOO. Strong 2-inch plants, Si.OO per 100. $30.00 per ICOO. New crop Shasta Daisy Seed, trade pkt ,2.5c; 1 oz., $5.00; 1 lb.,$5D.0O. Charges prepaid. Terms Cash or C. O. D. LOOMIS FLORAL CO., Loomis.Cal. Please ttteniion the American Florist when writing, ASP. PLUMOSUS NANUS 3-inch, 3^ cents. DOUBLE HOLLYHOCKS, blooming, separate colors, 3i;; Adams and U. S. Exp. BYER FLORAL CO., strong, for early mixed, 2c. Cash. Shippensburg, Pa. BOSTON FERNS. Cut from Bench, 14.00, «8.00, 814.00 per ICO. Fine stock to pot. D. J. MACKEV, Sandusky, Ohio. JOSEPH HEACOCK, GROWER or WYNCOTE, PA. Areca Lutescens Kentia Belmoreana Kentia Forsteriana For our prices see page 551, Nov. 7th issue. Boston Ferns. 2H-inch. $1.00; 3-inch, $S.0O; 4 inch, $15.00; 5- inoh, $2i.00 per 100. 6-inch, 40c; 7-iDch, 60o; 8-inch, 75c each. PIERSONI, strong 2.00 per 100. rooted runners, reduced to DAVIS BROS., """S^J^ErA^.t-L.^"- Mease mention the A merican Florist when writing, GOOD FERNS. BOSTON FERNS, short and bushy, each, 50c; per dozen, *6,C0: per IOO, $45.00. PIERSON FERNS, fine bushy plants, $1.00 each; 8-inch, $1.25 each. JOHN SCOTT, Brooklyn, N. Y. Keep Street Greenhouses. Please mention the A merican Fiorzst when writing. Boston Ferns. $5.00 per 100; $40.00 per 1000, cut from bench. ANNA FOSTER FERNS, $5 00 per 100: ¥40.00 pnr 1000, cut frnni ijench. Larger plants 35c to 50j each ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS NANUS, 4-inch, $10.00 per lOj. KENTIA PALMS. L. H. FOSTER, 45 King St., Dorchestsr, Matt. Geo. Wittbold Co., 1667 Buoklngham PI., CHICAGO, ILL. Send for Price List. DRACAENA TERMINALIS. From 5-inch pots, $3.00 per dozen. ASPARAGUS. Plumosus Nanus $3.00 per IOO; $26.00 per lOOO Decumbens $3.00 per 100 ALBERT M. HERR, Lancastar, Pa. 60 The American Florist. Aug. 6, We Are Selling RIGHT ALONG TO FLORISTS WHO APPRECIATE THE VALUE ^^ ♦ OF HUSTLING FOR BUSINESS, ALL THE YEAR ROUND. * l|\I C|l IfMI^FR there is a steady sale for Flower Vases> Jardinieres, Sheaves, Cycas Leaves 5 11^ i^tJI~ll Ift-^Iv and Wreaths and all the thousand and one Sundries that we keep in stock all the time to accommodate every want. All orders, however small, receive careful attention. ♦♦♦» 50—56 N. Fourth St PHILADELPHIA, FA. •9 ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦^ ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦»♦♦♦< Please mention the American Florist when writing. Tin Foil Plain, Fancy, Printed & Mounted. Manufactured by The Gonley Foil Go. 521 to 541 West 25th St., NEW YORK. CUT FLOWER BOXES "SIM The best, strongent and neatest foldini; cut flower box ever made. Cheap, durable. To try them once is to use them always. Per 100 Per 1000 Size No. 0. 3x4x20 $300 $19.M " 1. 3x4^x16 1.90 17.50 " 2. 3x6x18 2.00 19.00 " 3. 4x8x18 2.50 23.00 4. 3x5x24 2.75 26.00 " 5 4x8x22 3.00 28.60 •' 6. 4x8x28 3.75 36.00 " 7. 6x16x20 5.50 54.00 " 8. 3x7x21 3.00 28.50 " 9. 5x10x35 6.50 62.00 '♦ 10. 7x20x20 9.50 67.50 " 11. 3^4x5x30..... 3.00 28.50 Sample free on application. No charge for printing on orders above 250 boxes. Terms casb. THE LIVINGSTON SEED COMPANY, BOX 1 04. COLUMBUS, OHIO. Please mention the American Florist when writings Fuml^atin^ Kind Tobacco D.»...J»-'"'-LS ALL APHIS IN ONE NIGHT rOWUCr in ^ bousi' l(X>x2.5ft., at a cost of 10c. A 5 11.. tri.i) l>kg. will co3t nothiDi* if you will pa.vtbr exj>ros.'«charcc9 on it. Our booklet tells of it. Write Dei)i. C. for it. The H. A. STOOTHOFF COSlrANY H G, 1 1 7 , 1 1 8 West St., N. Y. City Over $70,000 Has been paid by the FLORISTS' HAIL ASSOCIATION for glass broken by hail. For particulars address JOHN G. ESLER, Sec'y, Saddle River, N. J. BEST AND _ Ciiaapistl •I.1.-ROUNK r INSECTICIDE I •Mtlien&rk«t.l iffi I For Sale by Seedsmen, For Free I Pamphlet Write to iThaKentucK) Tobacco I Product Ci. M. RICE & CO., Importers and Manufacturers, LeadingJ'lorists*^ oi8 Filbert Street, Supply House and ■%■_•■ j ■ ■.• rs Ribbon Specialists. Phlladelpnia, Pa. r"LORIST Plain, Violet, Rose OIL MADE BY The John J. Grooke Go. 155 Ave. D, NEW YORK. 149 Fulton St., UHICAGO. ROSSIG BROTHERS, MANUFACTURERS OF .^irtifioial ILrea.^v^es. ALL STYLES IN HUNDREDS OF DIFFERENT DESIGNS. PAPER AND MUSLIN. SMILAX, YARDS and PIQUETS. Samples Furnished to the Jobbing Trade Only. iO-T -West Broad^way, Pff^-W ^VOIRIC. Boston Florist Letter Go. JIANDFACTUEEES OP FLORISTS' LETTERS. This wooden box nicely stained and var- nished, 18x30x13 made in two sections, one for each sine letter, given away with hrst order of 600 letters. Block Letters, \V' or 2-inch size, per 100, $2.00. Script Letters, $4. Fastener with each letter or word. , J . , Used by leadinz florists everywhere and for sale by all wholesale florists and supply dealers. N. F. McCarthy, Treas. and Manager, 84 Hawley St., BOSTON, MASS. L. BAUMANN & CO. 76-78 Wabash Ava., CHICAGO, Manufacturers and Importers of METALLIC. NATURAL PRESERVED AND ARTIFICIAL Chiffons, Cycas Leaves and all other Supplies, also Preserved Palms and Artificial Flowers. LIGHTNING FLOWER POT WASHER. Washes all sizes of pots, clean as new, about as fast as you can handle them. Strong Plants are only grown in Clean Pots. Send for desoription. Sold direct J15.00 net F. O. B. Joliet. «-»■ C. E FINLEY Joliet, III. Funeral Designs A. HERRMANN, 1^ Cape Flowers, all colors, Cycas Leaves, Metal Designs, Supplies. and All Florists' di Send for Pricoa. 404.412 East 34lh St. NEW YORK. SIGMUND GELLER Importer and Manufacturer of FLORISTS' SUPPLIES All new Fall Goods in now. Ask to see the latest, Embossed and Pleated Crepe Paper. 108 W. 28th Street, NEW YORK. Wired Toothpicks 10,000, tl.b.1; 60,000, t6.2G. Manufactured by W. J. COWEE. BERLIN. N. Y. Sample Free. For sale by dealer.. B AMBOO CANES $6.00 per 1000. WM. ELLIOTT & SONS, New York. tgo4. The American Florist. 61 "Eureka" Weed Killer. Saves Weeding. Keeps Paths, etc., clear without disturbing or staining the gravel. Soluble Powder, readily mixed and applied. Large Size Tin. enough (or 100 square yards, 75 cts. eacn. Special prices to Cemeteries and buyers in large quantities. Full directions with each tin. Vaughan's Seed Store, CHICAGO: S4'86 Randolph St. NEW YORK: 1 4 Barclay St REED & KELLER, 122 West 25th St.. NEW YORK. Importers and Manufacturers of FLORISTS' SUPPLIES Galax Leaves and all Decorative Greens. New York Agents for Caldwell's Monroe, Ala., "Parlor Brand" Smilax. KORAL LETTERS For Sale by all Wholesale Houses. Koral Mfg. Co., 12 Hawley Place, Boston, Mass. GREEN SILKALINE. Do not be put off with clieap substitute*. John C. Meyer & Co., 80 Kingston St, BOSTON, MASS. ! Holds Glass < Firmly < See the Point tS" ; PEERLESS i Glazltis Points are tbebable at Lowdhatn, Notis. Address EDITORS OF THE "H. A," Chilwell Nurseries, LOWDHAM, Nolis. En land. 62 The a mer i ca n Fl o r is t. / Aug. 6, Louisville, Ky. The past week has been a very good one for the month of July. Funeral work has been plentiful, but unfortunately stock was very scarce, and one artist had to cross the Ohio to get a lew white flowers. This week will close a good month and if this continues yearly we will not be afraid of July, even though it is a warm one. Roses are still scarce and the quality averages rather low. The demand has been good. Some good American Beauty roses will soon be appearing, thus afiording a great relief Carnations are about at the bot- tom notch and the demand is over. Asters are now becoming plentiful and have given us a relief The demand is exceptional. Smilax is scarce now, but good asparagus can be had, and is used extensively, One firm has unusual suc- cess with the running fern which is now just in crop, therefore the smilax is hardly missed. The weather here has been intensely vrarm for July, rain having been scarce, but the nights were cool and pleasant. The Kentucky Society of Florists has filed articles of incorporation without capital stock. The officers are as fol- lows: Jacob Schultz, president; Herbert G. Walker, vice-president; George E. Schultz, recording secretary; Joseph Coe- nen, financial secretary; H. Kunsban, treasurer; Henry Fuchs, P. B. Rudy and John Bohrman, trustees. August R. Baumer has been busy with funeral work and found that Indiana flowers do pretty well in Kentucky. August likes to get work in bunches, at least he gets it that way, and no one seems to appreciate it more than his "head porter" Henry. Charles W. Reimers, who is successful with American Beauty growing is receiv- ing some good flowers from his early planted stock. J. E. Marret showed the price list com- mittee a very good time at a meeting held at his place recently. F. L. S. Bay City, Mich. Boehringer Brothers are well pleased with the result of the spring and summer trade. Plants of all kinds sold well, and of these they had an abundance to meet all demands. An object lesson on attrac- tiveness are their own grounds which show a variety of carpet beds that are decidedly novel. A deal was recently consumated, whereby the Boehringer Brothers acquired a tract of four acres immediately adjoining their own prop- erty. This means expansion, for it is their intention to rebuild and to make an extensive addition to theirrange. Ground has been broken for a modern house for one of the brothers. A stroll through the field showed that carnation plants were in fine condition, practically ready to be lifted, although no planting will be attempted before the middle of August. Besides the standard varieties they grow a number of seedlings of their own, some of which, especially among the whites, will deserve all the space given them. Young roses and chrysanthemums look equally well. O. Blue Island, Dl. The Blue Island Floral Company is a new firm here and is building three houses 30x150 feet with an office and conservatory. Charles Heim has withdrawn from the firm of Heim Brothers, but the firm con- tinues under the same name. The Jobnston Glass Company Hariford City, Ind. MANUFACTURERS OF Long Distance Telephone. Direct Western Union Wires. Window Glass, GROUND AND CHIPPED GLASS. Please mention the American Florist when writing. The James H. Rice Co. •IMPORTERS and JOBBERS- GREENHOISE GLASS A SPECIALTY. "\2Viaa.4e. New and old fittings and valves. CIDKCU unoC New, =^-in., guaranteed 100-lbs. DAnUtn nUoC pressure, 7Hc per ft.; i^-in. not guaranteed, ^%a per ft. ni inn New. American, 50-tt. boxes, 16x24, OLAoa double thick, $<.10 per box; 16x18, Ux20 and 12x16 double, $2.88 per box; 12x16, single, S;.30 per box; 12x12 and 8x10, single, Si.15 per box. Carload and import orders solicited. UnTDCn CICU New. Cypress, 3x6- ft, from 70c nUlDtU oAjn up; glazed, complete, from J1.60 up. Get our prices on New Cypress Building Material, Vrnti'ating Apparatus. Uil, White Lead, Putty, Paint, Points, etc. OLD GREENHOUSES BOUGHT. SEND FDR PRICES ON STEAM FiniNG TDOLS. References: Bradstreet's, Dunn's or Broadway Bank of Brooklyn. METROPOLITAN MATERIAL CO., ■398-1408 Metropolitan Ave., BROOKLYN, N. Y. yieass mention the A merican Florist when writing. OF HIGH A GRADE.. "^ Boilers For GREENHOUSES See Our Catalogue S'.?;^a1a"r'! Giblln & Co . , Utlca, N. Y. Flease mention the A w'ican Florist when writing. LVANS' IMPROVED V£MmAnNG\ APPAMAFUS \ WRITt FOR ILLUSTRATtO --ATALOCUE qi/AKtii c/rrmcH/Mrmm. .<-.<".«-.«^.^ RICHMOND, INB The King Construction Go. New Roof Const'uction, Automatic Stokers, Water Tube Steam Boiler, Automatic and Hand Ventilators NORTH TONAWANDA. N. Y. 32 Church SI., TORONTO, ONT. IRON GREENHOISES. The Duplex Cutter and The Duptex Eaves have solved the question of bow to build up-io-daie greenhouses as durable as the iron frame greenhouBes at high prices, and nearly as cheap as wooden houses. See the cut that repr»»8ent8 the new Duplex Eaves, the most durable, stronsest and simplest to erect. Any common laborer can set them as perfect as an expert mechanic. It is per- fection in construction. No ice or snow to darken yo' r housps when light means money. Positively no shade from the Duplex Eaves, costs only about $3.00 per foot, including Duplex Gutters and Eaves, Iron Posts for Gutters. Iron Purlines with Posts. Tees and Floor Plates, Center Posts with Plates and Bases. Standard Ventilating Machines, complete witb double strong Pipe, Cypress Sash Bars and Ventilating Sash. Investigate the propo.sition and convince yourself of the fact. Also note the simplest steam return Trap made; just what a Florist needs, and a coal dealer condemns. Catalogues and circulars free. E. HIPPARP, Youngstown, O. ^JENNINGS IRON GUTTER IMPROVEDj Use our Patent IRON BENCH FITTINGS and Roof Supports. Improved Vaporizing Pans VENTILATING For Tobacco Extracts, Etc. Send for Circulars. w^m^^^^^^^^^^mm DILLER, CaSKEY & CO., jen.^.ngs brothers. APPARaTUS. S. W. Gor Sixth and Bark Sts., JF»HTr.,A.I>EM-,t»MlA.. ————-. GARLAND'S GUTTERS WILL KEEP SNOW AND ICE OFF YOUR GLASS. DES PLAINES. ILL. SEND FOR CATALOGUE. A sample of our Guttetis on Exhibition at the Chicago Flower Growers' Market. 64 The American Florist. Aug. 6, Index to Advertisers. Advertising rates.. . 42 AlbanjSieamTr'pCo 6i American BlowerCo IV Amiiug E O 45 Aaohmano Godfrey. 58 BassettA Washburn 45 56 Baumann L & Co . . . 60 Baur Kloral Co .... 58 Bajersdorler H & Co 60 Beoktrt W C... '....' II Benthy-Coatsworth Co 45 Bentzen Floral Co.. S8 Berning HG 4t Berteruiann Bros Co 48 Bierman Louitj 55 Blaauw J & Co 53 BoddmgtonA T 51 BoruhOBit H J 59 Boston Letter Co.... 60 Brague LB 48 Brant D Wood 45 Breitmejer's J Sons. 48 Brod John 53 Bruns H N II Buckley W T Plant Co ; 68 Budlong J A 45 Burpee W A & Co. . . II Byer Floral Lo 59 Caird larnam P — 56 Caldwell the Woods- ' man ( o. 46 Calif Carnation Co. . 51 Capnata J P 58 CarmodyJD HI CtilcagoCarnationCo 55 Chicago Mouse Wrecking Co 64 Cleveland out Pljwer Co 56 Coles W W (3 Conard & Jones Co.. f2 C nley Fo 1 Co 60 BoolKliie -Bros. -58 Cottage Gardens Co. 53 Cowi^e W J 6u Crabbcfc Hunter 59 Craig Eubt & Son... 63 Crooke John J Co. . . 60 Cross Eli 58 Growl Fern Co 46 Cunningham D O Glass Co 62 Cunningham Jos H.. i9 Davis bros 69 D. amud J B 45 Detroit Flower Pot Mfg 61 Devijy Thos & Son.. 59 DickinsouThe A Co U Dieis.-.h A &Co 63 Diller Cahkey & ,Co 63 Dillon J L 53 55 D l.on's Mfg Co 64 Dorntr F & ioDsCo. 'I Drake Point Green- h Uses. 11 DreerH A 51 6i Dy lull's Lane Nurs.. 53 EiseleC 69 Elliott Wm ASona.. 60 Emmans Geo M 58 Ernest W H 6i Eslnr J G A 60 Feike JohnSr 5« Feurich J S 47 Finiey C E 60 Fibhet Peier 1 Foley Mlg Co Ill For sale and rent — i'^ Ford Bros 47 Foster Lucius H — 59 Gar. and Geo M 6:i GellerSigmund 60 Germain Seed Co.... 51 Ghormley Wm 47 Gihliu &Co 63 Gunther Wm H 47 Gurney Heater Co. . . 6 1 Guttman A es J 47 Hail Association. ».. 60 bauben .. hris 55 Hauswirth P J 48 Heacock Jos 59 He nl Jos & eon 49 Heiss J B 56 Helier Bros 53 Herendeen Mfg Co.. IV Herr Albert M. . . . 58 59 Herrmann A tO Hews A H * Co 61 HvlflDger Bros 61 H 11 The EG Co I Hi pard E 63 Hitohiug8&C> IV Holton & Hunkel Co 44 49 Hooker H M Co 63 H"r»n EdwC 47 Hort Advertiser 61 . Hunt EH 44 Igoe B 08 61 International Flow- er Delivery 48 49 Jacobs S & Sons .... 62 46 62 .TV Jennings EB It Johns on Glass Co.. 63 Kasting W F I Keller Geo A Son.... 61 Kennicott Bros Co. 45 Keotuciy Tobacco Produ-.tCo .. 60 KingLonstructionCo 63 KohrAF 61 Kcral Mfg Co 61 Kramer I N & Son . . 61 Kreshover L J 46 Kroeschell Bros Co HI Kuehn C A 44 KuhlG A 53 F5 Lager* Hurrell. ...; 58 Lang Julius 47 Lanejabr A H 47 Lecakes N & Co .... 46 Livingston ^eed Co. 60 LocklandLumberCoin Loorais Floral Co... 59 Lord & BurnhamCo IV Mackey D J 59 Mader Paul 68 MavJo>inN I McCarthy NP&Co. 46 JlcCounell Alex .... 48 McCuUough's J M Sons 44 McKellar Chas W. . . 45 Mernam T &C Co.. 61 Metropolitan Mate- rial Co 63 Mette Henry 51 Meyer John C & Co 61 Mich Cut Flower Es 46 MillangChas 47 Moller Ludwig 61 MonmgcrJCCo 63 Moon The Wm H Co 52 Moore HentzA Wash 47 Murchie -John 55 Nat Flo Bd of Trade 61 N Y Cut Flower Co.. 47 II Y Out Flower Ex . 46 Nickel Plate R B.... 44 46 48 56 N'essen Leo 46 Park Floral Co 48 Pel kins .Tohn J Co. . 47 Pernet-Ducher J 53 Peterson J A 58 Phila Wholesale Flower Market.. Pierce FO Co Pierson-Selton Co. Pittsburg Cut Flo Co 44 Piltsburg Florist Ex 44 Plant PredS 50 Poa« Bros 51 Poehlmann Bros Co 45 68 PollworthCC Co50,53 61 QuakerCitMachttks 63 Ranaall A L Co .... 45 Rawson W W & Co. II R>iyaor J 1 47 Re d K':'y.'^Ji'y>-'".'>^'»M CYPRESS Is Far More Durable Than PINE. rf:jirpREssi SASH BARS UP TO 32 FEET_OR LONGER. GREENHOUSE AMD OTN^ER building MATERIAL, MEN FURNISHED TO SUPERINTEND ERECTION WHEN DESIRED. S'end for our Circulars. TH^AJ"-S+eekm3 lumber (o., >lEPQ,NSET. Boston. t^ASS. FOR SALE At Low Prices. BOILERS. 30 good Second-Hand overhauled Boilers, ran^ng from 20 to 100 horse-power tvill be sold at bargain prices. BOILER TUBES. Overhauled and in good condition; sizes from 2 to 6 inches. STANDARD BLACK WROUGHT IRON PIPE. Sizes, 3-8 to 14 inches. VALVES AND FITTINGS. Overhauled and in good condition at right prices. GALVANIZED WIRE. 10 to 20 gauge. RUBBER HOSE. 4 1-2 cents per foot and up. ASK FOR CATALOGUE NO. 47. Chicago House Wrecking Co., CHICAGO. ILL. Eureka Greenhouses. The Best and Lowest in Price. All houses erected at the factory and shipped to purchasers with blue prints, photographs and plain directions so that any person can put them up. DILLON GREEI\inOllSE MFG. CO., Bloomsburg, Pa. steam Traps coal This is the Return Steam Trap used by the Up-to-date Greenhouse men to return the con- densed water from the heating coils in their greenhouses. Have been in use for this purpose over 30 years. Insures an Even Temperaturec Send For Red Catalogue. Albany Steam Trap Co. ALBANY, N. Y., U. S. A. »♦»»♦»»♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦»♦♦♦♦♦••♦♦♦♦• CROP INSURANCE. | Life insurance is valuable because it guarantees the outcome. ii Gurney" Heaters "BRIGHT IDEA," "DORIC" and "400 SERIES" do the ^ same thin^' for your hothouse; THEY GUARANTEE THE X CHOP. First of all they save 20 per cent on the coal bill and X so keep ex pcuse at a minimum. 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Volumes half-yearly from August, 1901. SOCIETY OF AMERICAN FLORISTS AND ORNAMENTAL HORTICULTURISTS. Officers — Philip Brbitmbyer, Detroit, Mich., president; J. J. Beneke, St. Louis, Mo., vice- president; Wm. J. Stewart, 11 Hamilton Place, Room 11, Boston, Mass., secretary; H. B. Beattt, Oil City, Pa., treasurer. Twentieth annual meet- ing at St. Louis, Mo.. August 16-19, 1904. THE AMERICAN CARNATION SOCIETY. Annual convention at Chicago, 1905. Albert M. Herb, Lancaster, Pa., secretary. AMERICAN ROSE SOCIETY. Annual meeting and exhibition, Boston, Mass., 1905. Leonard Barron, 136 Liberty St., New York, secretary. CHRYSANTHEMUM SOCIETY OF AMERICA, Annual convention and exhibition, November, 1904. FrbdH. Lbmon, Richmond, Ind., secretary. NEXT WEEK'S ISSIE will contain Full Convention Report. Send Advertisement Now! RATES ON PAGE 88, TOP OF FIRST COLUMN. Canadian Horticultural Association. The seventh annual convention of the Canadian Horticultural Association was held in Goldsmith's hall, Ottawa, Ont., August 9-10, and was very well attended by enthusiastic delegates, the number being greater even than last year. The visitors were welcomed by the mayor, who congratulated the members on the pleasures and comforts of horticulture. He pointed out the rapid progress that has been made in the grounds and parks and spoke of spe>;ializing, advising where possible to center the work on certain varieties, that the best results might be obtained. He complimented Camp- bell Brothers, of Simcoe, Ont., on the excellent strain of gladiolus in their exhibit, and was especially proud that Canada stood in the front with this flower. He assured the audience of his very pronounced interest in horticulture and hoped it would not be many years before the convention would again be held in this city. Jas. McKenna, of Montreal, responded, and as a member ol the association was pleased at the appreciation shown by the mayor in welcoming the delegates. He recalled a former visit to this city and pointed to the large increase in the mem- bership of the C. H. A. since that date, showing how beneficial that meeting had proved. He referred to the fine showing of Ottawa florists and said that benefit was always to be derived from attending the trade meetings, as practical knowl- edge could always be acquired of the wonderful advancement made in roses, carnations and chrysanthemums during the past twenty years, and that flowers were no longer a luxury but a necessity. President Mepstead in his address was pleased to remark on the increased mem- bership, ana that at a time it was uphill work to keep the association together, but that now the members could see and feel the benefit that was being gained, not only from the large trade exhibit but also from visiting the diScrent establishments, that the mem- bers should bring in other new members and that the gardeners are not repre- sented as largely as they should be. He was pleased to notice from reports that the trade was at present in a very flourishing condition, that a higher plane was being reached, and that notwith- standing the past hard winter the florists were more prosperous than ever. In reference to the employe, he suggested that boys or quite young men should be taken in hand and by sensible and tact- ful supervision taught the business, such as is being done in other lines every dav. In concluding he hoped that when this convention closed that there would not be a member who had not spoken on some subject so as to share his knowledge with that of all others present. Secretary Ewing stated that for the sixth time he had pleasure in making his report. The association, he said, had met in Ottawa before, andhe was pleased to see the faces which he had seen there in 1899 with many additional. In 1899 twenty members attended the convention, last year sixty-nine members attended and this year it was even expected to be larger, and he hoped that in a year of two the C. H. A. could carry enough weight to move the government to give its requests more than the stereotyped "serious consideration." The request made at the last convention that the present duty on azaleas be annulled, was pigeon-holed. These are growing times, he continued, for this young country. Our profession is the grandest and should take its place in the front rank, and this could be done only by joining hands and working to that end. Treasurer Simmers reported a sub- stantial balance on hand. The question, "What is the best sized greenhouse for the ordinary florist?" was answered by O. G.Johnson, of Kingston. He said it all depended on the florist who asked the information, but thought the question must have come from one of the smaller towns, where a greater variety of plants are expected to come from one house, so suggested a house seventeen feet wide, with a bench on each side three and one-half feet wide and raised two feet six inches from the floor, with a center bench six feet wide. He did not think it mattered which position the house occupied, as almost any house would do for general stock so long as there was a good man to produce the same, and added that if the builders of the modern houses could build an up-to- date modern florist and throw him in with the greenhouse it would relieve him of considerable worry. TRADE EXHIBITION. The trade exhibition was a large factor and those who went to the trouble to contribute to this interesting feature of the convention were well repaid in the general interest shown. The stock dis- played was well grown and the supplies exhibited by D. J. Sinclair were not only novelties but very well adapted for gen- 66 The American Florist./ Aug. 13, eral use. The exhibitors included the following: i Campbell Brothers, of Simcoe, certifi- cate for collection of gladioli. { The Experiment l^arm, diploma for collection of hardy perennials. D. J. Sinclair, of Toronto, certificate of merit for florists' supplies. Foster Pottery Company, of Hamilton, exhibited pots and pans. ; John Scott, of Brooklyn, N-Y., certifi- cate of merit for Nephrolepis Scottii. ; Frank Brown, of Barrie, exhibited sweet peas. ' T. E. Gorman, of Montreal, exhibited muskmelons. C. Scrim, of Ottawa, ferns in 6-inch pots. Hall & Robinson, of Montreal, palms, ferns, asparagus and cyclamens. Joseph Bennett, of Montreal, commer- cial ferns. GrahamBrothers, of Ottawa, ferns and fern pans. George W. Fisher, of Ottawa, wire designs, highly commended. J. C. Wilson & Company, of Montreal, folding boxes, highly commended Grobba & Wandrey, ot Mimico, palms, ferns and miscellaneous plants. Gammage & Sons, of London, palms, ferns and miscellaneous plants. THOSE IN ATTENDANCE. Montreal: A. C. Wilshire, A. Gibbs, R. H. Seabrook, W. C. Hall, W. H. Horo- bin, J. Harrigan, J. Bennett. T. E. Gor- man, J. Henderson, J. McKenna, A. Pino- teau, A. H. Walker, T. J. McKenna, Geo. Milne, C. Deryncks, A. Ferguson, G. A. Robinson, J. Walsh, G. Hopton, R. Bar- rows. Toronto: E. F. Collins, T. Man- ton, G. Manton, F. H. Miller, A. Jen- nings, H. G. Dillemuth, F. Grice, D. J. Sinclair, C. Nesbitt, J. A. Simmers, J. H. Dunlop, W.J.Lawrence. Ottawa: J. A. Wallace, L.Williams, J. Graham, E. Mep- stead, C. J. Wright, R. Wright, C. Scrim, W. Kehve. Scattering: T. Wilson and R. C. Winter, Aylmer, Que.; J. A. Eraser, Prescott, Ont.; R. Brooks, Fergus, Ont.; W. Downing and W. Fendley, Brampton, Ont.; W. Gammage and F. Creesman, J. Campbell, Simcoe, Ont., and others. NEW OFFICERS. Montreal was selected as next year's place of meeting and the following officers were elected for the ensuing year: George Robinson, Montreal, president; J. Suck- ling, Truro, N, S., first vice-president; O. G.Johnston, Kingston, Ont., second vice- president; H. Simmers, Toronto, treas- urer; A. H. Ewing, Woodstock. Ont., secretary; A. Pinoteau, J. Walsh and A. Annandale, Toronto, executive committee. Abram L. Pennock. A VETERAN PHILADELPHIA FLORIST. Forty years in business, the record of the subject ol this sketch, Abram L. Pen- nock, of Philadelphia, is a record so rarely made that when it is it should be made note of. Mr. Pennock has just returned from a two years' sojourn in Florida feeling greatly improved in health and spirits, his visit to the sunny south having evidently made a new man of the veteran florist. He is not as spry at walking around as he used to be, but in all other respects he has apparently renewed his youth. As is well known, Mr. Pennock was the founder of the firm of Pennock Broth- ers of Philadelphia, which has had, since its foundation forty years ago, and still holds, a foremost position in the horticul- tural world. The business was started by Abram L. Pennock, some forty years ago, the first location being Twelfth and Market streets, on the lot where the William Penn Charter school now stands. This was in April, 1864-, when Mr. Pen- nock was A. L. Pennock, Jr. His idea then was to do a plant trade, so as to furnish an outlet for the plants grown at Sedgley greenhouses. Market street beyond Sixty-first street, which he had started a couple of years before. At that time cut flowers, which now play so con- spicuous a part in the business, were hardly thought of. Thomas Cartledge was put in charge of the venture and under his management business increased rapidly. In 1867 J. Liddon Pennock was admit- ted to partnership, and the firm became Pennock Brothers. After a few years the business had so increased that the greenhouses were extended and a larger store built, fronting on Twelfth street. These extensions and improvements finally covered the whole of the large lot, and the store property became quite a good onefor a flower store of those days. J. Liddon Pennock withdrew from the business in 1869 on account of poor health and Thomas Cartledge and John Westcott were admitted as partners in 1870. Herbert A. Pennock became a partner in 1874. Herbert and Henry Pennock are now established near Palm Beach, Florida. In the same year, 1874, the trustees of the William Penn Charter school ofiered a tempting price for the site of the Pennock Brothers' store and greenhouses and this having been accepted the present location at 1514 Chestnut street was purchased. After the neces- sary alterations this new store was occu- pied in 1875. Although Mr. Pennock was not raised a florist, he soon saw that the cut flower trade was destined to be the most impor- tant department of their business, and he was a strong believer in the policy of keeping the firm at the front, by getting the required supply of all the finest cut- flower products of the day from what- ever source and even went so far afield as the then headquarters for that pro- duct, Boston and New York. Twenty- five years ago Boston was headquarters for roses. "Boston Buds," as they were called, were the Bon Silene roses, which were in great demand by th» flower buy- ers of those days. About the same time the firm of Weigand Brothers, of Hobo- ken, began to bring the Gen. Jacqueminot rose into New York as a cut flower. In Philadelphia Pennock Brothers were the only firm that handled the famous "Jacques" of this firm, which also grew Bon Silenes and Safranos, and grew them as fine as they were ever grown anywhere. Mr. Pennock was a pioneer in the cold storage idea, being among the first to build an ice house for retarding lily ol the valley pips. About thirty years ago he was shipping lily of the valley as far as Newport, R. I., which was before the days of Carl Jurgens and other valley kings, who have now turned the tables and do their prettiest to supply Philadel- phia in competition with the Lansdowne product. He was also a pioneer in the orchid business some thirty years ago. He left a good deal of money with such men as Louis Menand, of Albany, N. Y., and had a very good collection for those days, but it did not pay. Custo- mers who were willing to pay a dollar or a dollar and a half for a "Jacque" rose simply wouldn't look at an orchid at halt that price. Mr. Pennock finally disposed of his collection for a song; old John Dick got them and the consideration was not even cash. Mr. Dick was always loath to pay cash, and nothing; suited him better than a swap of some kind. In the case mentioned the consideration for the orchid collection was rumored to be a mule of uncertain age and sex, but Mr. Pennock has always been rather reticent on that point. Be that as it may, that same mule became famous around Phila- delphia for many years as "Pennock's mule," and about the Catholic churches and other public and private places where functions were in order "Pennock's mule" was much in evidence, and many came to believe him the transmigration of the wandering Jew or something of that kind. In 1892 John Westcott and Herbert A. Pennock withdrew from the firm; and in 1896 Thomas Cartledge died, and a few months aftjr this event Mr. Pennock relinquished active management. As now constituted the firm consists of A. B. Cartledge, a son of Thomas Cartledge, and J. Liddon Pennock, a son of Abram L. Pennock and under their able manage- ment the business is now being conducted and is continually increasing in import- ance, and stands today in the front rank of American flower stores, which are admitted to be the finest in the world. One remarkable feature of Abram L. Pen- nock's career is the fact that he is almost the only survivor of the prominent florists who were in business when he first started, forty years ago. When he began his modest little place at Twelfth and Market streets, the leading florists in Philadelphia were Robert Buist, John Dick, Dryburg & Son, H. A. Dreer, Wm. Southworth, R. Sherwood, F. Allgeier, Alex. Craig, Peter McKenzie, James Ritchie, James Kent, Louis Baumann, Thomas Meehan, Robert Kelvington, James Bisset, David Ferguson, J. Stewart and Robert Scott. Of all these only a few firms survive or have descendants carrying on their business while Mr. Pen- noct has lived to see the establishment he founded reach large proportions, and has seven sons in various branches of the trade. Mr. Pennock has extensive real estate interests in Lansdowne, a beautiful sub- urb of Philadelphia, which he has been largely instrumental in developing. His igo^. The American Florist. 67 greenhouses there were discontinued some ten years ago, as the land had become too valuable. Aldrich Pennock built and is now running quite an extensive plant across the creek from this point. Casper and George Pennock have also a large rose-growing establishment in another part of Lansdowne, and nearly all of the various branches of the Pennock family live somewhere in Lansdowne. Lans- downe without the Pennocks would be Hamlet with Hamlet left out. Abram L. Pennock has reached a green old age, surrounded by a large number of descendants and enjoying all the sweets ■of this life to an abundant degree, respected by all, and with the satisfac- tion of reflecting that he has done his work for his day and generation in a manner worthy of the respect and admi- ration of his neighbors, than which there can be no nobler ambition. That he may live long and enjoy his well-earned repose is the sincere wish of his hosts of friends. The Development of the Canna. [Address delivered beTore the Florists' Club of Philadelphia August 2, 19 4, by Antoine Wintzer. of theCoDflrd ,V .Tones Company. West Grove, Pa.] Success in hybridizing the canna requires a love for the work that will in- spire the most painstaking and patient effort. But having learned the habits of the plant and the laws of nature as applied to plant breeding the origi- nating of new kinds is very fascinating. It was nearly a dozen years ago when I first became interested in this subject, for it seemed to me that the canna was sus- ceptible of vast improvements. The late Mr. Crozy, of France, was undoubtedly the pioneer in the field of improved canna culture. The finest introductions which he gave us were Mme. Crozy and Souve- nir de Antoine Crozy, which alone won for him an international fame, and deservedly so. But all his new kinds combined covered but a comparatively small range of colors and left still a vast field for the enthusiast. As in other lines, so in hybridizing. He who aims to accomplish certain results and works intelligently toward them is, as a rule, the most successful. My first aim, therefore, was directed toward produc- ing cannas with larger and finer flowers, with a constitution better suited to our peculiar climate than were the French kinds, and, particularly, there seemed to be a field for the solid colors in the reds, yellows and pinks. Philadelphia was one of the earliest results of this work (1896), and Duke of Marlboro followed soon after with a shade about two points darker. Both these varieties still hold their places as two of the best of the red flowering sorts. Next came Buttercup, the yellow "standby." In addition to its excellent qualities as a good grower, adaptability to all localities and its pure, solid color, it is also the earliest to open its flowers and blooms latest in the fall. At one time my principal aim was to produce a better strain of pink cannas, and with Pink Ehmanii to work on the hoped for improvements were finally real- ized in such kinds as Rosemawr, Luray, West Grove and Betsy Ross. The next marked development was among the orchid flowering varieties. Mr. Dammann, of Italy, has given us sorfieofthe finest we have in this class, but with the exception of King Humbert nearlv all have been of the variegated CANNA DUKE OF YORK. shades. Therefore it was most grati- fying, after an extended effort in this direction, to be rewarded with the now well known red orchid flowering canna Pennsylvania. With- in the present year a still greater improvement is found in the new large orchid flowering canna, Louisiana, which we expect to put on the market next spring. The color of Louisiana is intense rich red, the darkest of its class. It is the earliest to bloom and produces flowers seven to seven and one-half inches across. We have a large bed of it now in bloom at the St. Louis World's Fair. At present the interest is centered on the bronze-leaved varieties. The finest of this class is Black Beauty, which has the darkest foliage of all, but very small flowers. The aim here has been to pro- duce large, fine flowers on plants with the same dark foliage, and Brandywine is the best result. It is my favorite as a bedder because of its rich foliage, made more so by its beautiful large red flowers. Otherexcellent newkinds in this class are Hiawatha, Chautauqua and Mt. Etna. All of these are particularly fine for mak- ing grand displays in beds, and when arranged with other colors may be made to produce most striking and effective contrasts. But perhaps the most noteworthy achievement of all has been the obtaining of a white canna with a good, large flower. This was most difficult of all because there was so little to work with. But after ten years of crossing and re- crossing one well worthy of a high place in the canna world was finally obtained in the new white canna Mont Blanc. The great wonder to me is that so many gar- deners have as yet failed to appreciate the wonderful possibilities of the canna as a beddingplant, forfrequently in parks and private lawns we still see the old cannas with ungainly foliage and very small flowers. I look for the time when the canna will also take its place in the conservatory and for indoor decorative use, for the brighter of the dwarf flowering kinds, such as the new Harlequin, deserve to rank even with the fine orchids of the vs'ealthy. The field for new varieties is still very large, for there are many com- binations of color in flower and leaf that may be hoped for. When we consider that with all the work of the hybridizers in roses during recent years they have 68 The American Florist. Aug. 13, CANNA GLADIATOR. been unable to improve on the color and form of a rose that was introduced some forty years ago (General Jacqueminot), we may rightly conclude that the im- provements obtained in the canna in the past twelve years have been very marked indeed. And the part which we as Americans have played in this advance is both cred- itable and worthy. NorB. — Judging from the work he has done and results achjtved in originating more toan fifty new, improved and distinct varieties of canna, Mr, Wintzer is without d 'Ubt one of the leading authorities in America on this subject. Notes on Aduatlcs. The present time is probably the most delightful in the water garden. The sea- son of doubt and despair belongs to the past. During the severe winter it was a trying ordeal when, night after night, the thermometer registered below zero, but relief came, the ice and snow dis- appeared, and where there was a suffi- cient depth of water everything was found to have been perfectly secure. In some cases where the water was shallow and frozen solid a few crowns may have been pinched, but no great damage resulted or was reported. The season for planting was more or less retarded by the late spring. There was a rush of work in all departments and it was impossible to do all things at once. But that season is past, arid now is the season for enjoyment. We can for a season rest from our labors. Taking everything into consideration the season of 1904 is ahead of last year, and stock as a rule is in excellent condition. The hardy nym- phasas, as well as nelumbiums, were late in starting, but the season has been prolonged, and more favorable for them, and they are in the pink of condition at this date— the second week in August — when during past seasons they were over or were but poorly represented. Nelumbiums will give a grand display from now until the middle of September. Before leaving the hardy njmphsas I would again call attention to the newer varieties, or those of recent introduction. especially James Brydon. This is by all odds the best dark colored nymphcea. There are others darker, but this is unsur- passed. The color, a rich rosy crimson, is a pure self color, not blotched, nor are the outer petals lighter. It is a model flower of perfect form. Theplantis vigor- ous, its foliage reddish green, not coarse, very free flowering, useful for small or large ponds and should be in every collec- tion small or large. N. gloriosais worthy of its name and is a very choice water lily. Amongst the parti-colored flowers, red, yellow or orange tinted, N. Robin- soni is distinct and worthy of first honors, especially where several varieties can be grown, but for small ponds N, Aurora is with many a favorite. A mass or clump of these flowers is very strikinsf, as the first day flowers are yellow, the second day flowers with a reddish tint and the third day deep red. Other first rate flowers of striking and unique colors that were in grand condition quite recently in the aquatic gardens at River- ton, N. J., were Nympheea Marliacea flaminea, N. M. punctata, N. lucida, N. Wm. Doogue and N. W. B. Shaw. The two latter varieties are exceedingly fine in the line of pink flowers. N. W. B, Shaw is undoubtedly the very best of its class, which is Nymphasa odorata, and surpasses N. lucida, N. odorata rosea, N. o. exquisita and N. o, Caroliniana. It is much to be regretted that N. o, Caroliniana is almost extinct and the most difficult to obtain true to name. Many spurious varieties are ofiered under this name both here and in Europe. They are similar in color, as a whole, but there is not the lovely blending and shading as in the true variety, neither is the flower so strikingly perfect and of odorata type and fragrance. N. Wm. Doogue is a strikingly model and symmetrical flower of another type, a most delicate pink. N. Marliacea rosea is of the same class and is the deepest pink color. These three pink water lilies are indispensable. N. Colossea, a new one of French origin, is a charming flower of the Marliacta type and much like N. Wm. Doogue in color, and far surpassing N. M. carnea in color and size, will undoubtedly sup- ' plant the latter in the near future. As it is yet most favorable for planting I would strongly advise planting hardy nymphasas until September 1. The plants will get established before the water becomes cold and much time will be saved in the spring and the plants will start strong and early and give much better results than with deferring plant- ing till next May. While there is everything in favor of planting hardy water lilies it must be said that tender nymphaeas are indis- pensable. For a grand display of colors or mass of color, or grandeur there is nothing can equal the tender nymphaeas, both day and night bloomers. Under ordinary conditions the day flowering varieties are most desirable, especially the blues, but for efiectiveness, for cut flowers or decorations by artificial light, the night bloomers outclass all others in size, color and brilliancy, and where these are grown and the electric light is used for illumination at night the effect is charming. Where these plants succeed under ordinary conditions they should be largely grown, but it must be remembered THE CONARD & JONES COMPANY'S CANNA FIELD, WEST GROVE, PA. igo4. The American Florist. 69 Canna Mt. Blanc. (Mu|,'h reduced.) they require much more room, and in sections where they can not be planted out before June strong plants should be used. It might be better to aflord some protection, or even better, some artificial means of heating the water, but as the season for planting is over one can only lay plans for another, and in so doing do not omit the tender nymphaeas. Of blue water lilies, and there are a great number now, I would mention some of the choicest, amongst them Nym- phaea gigantea. When grown in excellent form it is the very best. It is not so easily handled as a Zanzibar lily. It requires more heat, but when once a good plant is secured it can be kept evergreen all the year round and will flower quite late in the aquatic house in winter and be transferred to the outside pond for sum- mer. N. Pennsylvania (not yet dissemi- nated) is in all respects the best blue nymphaea. It can be grown as readily as a Zanzibar lily, resembling the well known N. pulcherrima, but of deeper color with massive petals and flowers when well grown of gigantic proportions. It is also a perpetual flowering plant, flowering every day during the winter in the aquatic house. Another grand variety is N. Wm. Stone. This is a hybrid of the gracilis type of rich violet blue or light purple. Another hybrid disseminated by E. D. Sturtevant and named N. gracilis purpurea is almost identical with it, and for an amateur, or even persons well versed in aquatics, it would be difiicult to tell them apart. It is quite certain there is not room for both where distinc- tion is required. Much could be said in favor of the other blues, but for the masses N. Zanzibariensis azurea will answer most purposes. I would not omit to mention N. elegans This is an entirely distinct water My and is classed with the blues, but it is more of a mauve shade. It is a dainty, sweet-scented flower, and may be grown in a tub or small pond. Amongst the pink water lilies Nym- phaea Mrs C. W. Ward is unsurpassed. It is a hybrid of the gracilis type, a pure pink of exquisite shading, form and deliciously flagrant and should be in any collection vrhere tender nymphjeas can be successfullygrown, but this, like other tender nymphaeas, requires ample space and good culture. At this season of the year it is well to note all varieties and see that they are rightly named and weed out poor plants or varieties and select varieties for another season. The margins of ponds are much neglected. At this season of the year the following plants are in splendid form: Zizania aquatica (wild rice), the marsh mallows, scirpus in variety, calamus, notably the varie- gated form, Pontederia cordata, cat- tails, giant sagittarias, and also such tender subjects as thalias, hedychiums and papyrus. These should receive more attention with growers, being worthy of extended culture. W. Begonia Templinii. (begonia, phyllomaniaca variegata.) This novelty was discovered in the fall of 1901, by H. G.Wolfgang, botanist and horticulturist at the establishment of The Templin Company, Calla, Ohio. It is an upright grower, attaining a height of from two to three feet. The lea ves vary in length from six to ten inches, with wavy margins. Its large, glossy, metal- lic green leaves are profusely and irregu- larly blotched and mottled with the vari- ous shades of yellow, from rich golden yellow to creamy white, tinged and flushed with delicate flesh pink, deepen- ing toward the margin to the richest crimson. The under side of the foliage is a bright coppery crimson. During the winter and spring months the plant produces a profusion of rosy pink flowers. It is very readily propa- gated from cuttings, leaves, etc. It is also valuable as an outdoor subject, the Templin Company having it now (July 15) bedded out on its grounds, under ail conditions of shade and full sunshine, and finds it withstands the varying conditions admirably. It will be on exhibition at the St. Louis convention. Rooting: Poinsettias. Many growers have trouble in rooting their poinsettia cuttings. It is a good plan, about a week before taking the cutting from the parent plant, to make a nick or uppercut in the stalk at the place it is intended to take the cutting. This may be done in much the same way that a cut is made in a rubber plant before wrapping it with moss, though the knife should not go too deep, as a very slight cut will bleed a poinsettia. In about a week a callus will have formed, and the cutting should then be removed and placed in the sand. It will root better than one which has not been so treated. S. E. ^Jl^'^^ '^rf^^^&h s^ -•^^. iK? ■ Ji^a%^m ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^I^^^^^^Hr'tk ^B^Br^^^Bui ^'^^^r ^^^^^^^^^1 1. -I BEGONIA TEMPLINII. 70 The American Florist. Aug. ij, WITH THE GROWERS At H. A. Dreer's, Riverton, N. J. When anything that grows is wanted try Dreer first, or, if you have in- quired the courtry over without result, then try Dreer, and you will be pretty sure to have your mind relieved by obtaining the stock needed. The nur- series and grounds at Riverton, N. J., are always worthy of a visit, no matter at what time of year the call is made. But to see this great place in all its glory, spring and summer is the best, for then, from early spring until frost, there is such a succession of bloom on the out- side grounds and so much to see that many things are sure to be overlooked even in a whole day's inspection. "The demand for herbaceous plants has increased so the last few years that we are severely taxed to keep up with it," said Jacob D. Eisele, the manager and lhainspring of the establishment, by whom I was fortunate enough to be piloted about. Mr. Eisele is a veritable walking encyclopedia in matters pertain- ing to the business. Nothing seems to escape him, and it is never too much trouble to give his auditor all the inform- ation wanted. I ventured to sav, while going through the nursery, that I did not see how it was possible for him to remem- ber the names ot so many plants. He said: "Oh, I have but little trouble. I am fascinated with herbaceous plants and have lately taken charge of this de- partment myself and tried to straighten out the nomenclature, which was sadly mixed. I find it necessary to know the local or popular as well as the botanical names ot almost all plants in the collec- tion, as often only one name is given, and as there are frequently two or more popular names for the same plant, one has to be well versed in order to fill orders satisfactorily. There is a consid- erable change in the appearance of the various groups about every ten days, as the different varieties come into blossom. This batch of California poppy will be gorgeous in about a week and continue in flower for a long time. This Veronica longiflora subsessilis, with its beautiful dark blue plumes, will also remain in flower. It is a fine color." I greatly admired a bed of Delphinium Belladonna. It was full of pale blue spikes, and kept up, Mr. Eisele said, a succession of the same until frost. Mr. Eisele had never known it to seed, and it lasts a long time when cut. The next bed con- tained one of the best things in the col- lection, at least from a cut flower point of view. It is called Dianthus semper- florens Napoleon III. It was full ol blossoms despite the fact that it had been cut back to make it branch out onlv ten days before. The flowers are a brilliant fiery scarlet, with a violet tint, not very double nor with a long stem, probably only eight to ten inches, but good and stiff. This will be a great flower forcolor effects, as it is brilliant in the extreme. It is quite hardy, and for those who can spare the room it is a valuable plant to add to a collection for summer cutting. It cannot be divided and must be propa- gated from cuttings grown inside during the winter. Campanulas, Mr. Eisle said, were among the most popular perennials. "Rudbeckia is one of the plants that is generally grown from seed, but if it would pay to grow from cuttings such varieties as this could be perpetuated," said Mr. Eisle, as he held up a grand flower much superior to others in the same bed. "But few are willing to pay the extra price and we have to continue to grow from seed. We get new things each season for trial, but often find that many of them are the veriest weeds. Look at this Coreopsis rosea. We thought a pink variety of this flower would be fiae, but this is so insignificant that the ground it takes up is wasted." It cer- tainly was poor. Among the most pop- ular of this class of. plants and those found in nearly every collection are core- opsis, digitalis, gaillardias. Lobelia car- dinalis and Iceland poppy. "We are getting all our young herba- ceous stock into S^ inch pots wherever feasible. These frames are all full of nicely rooted plants, some hundreds of thousands of them. Although small, when received they start off at once when planted out and are sure to grow, while the larger lifted stock from the ground is not at all certain. Then so many do not send their orders in until late in the season, and the bulky plants CIBOTIUM SCHIEDEI AT DREER'S NURSERIES, RIVERTON, N. J. full of soft foliage heat and spoil in the box in transportation. A lot of frames adjoining the others were filled with seedling ferns in pots and flats. "Anything new in ferns?" I asked. "No, nothing very noteworthy. We are handling our usual quantity. I think this season we have about one million and a quarter, most of them the staple varieties." "What is this fine flame-colored be- gonia?" "That is called Duke Zeppelein; it stands the hot sun and is continually in blossom the entire summer." It certainly made a fine show there. A grand collection of hardy phloxes blazed into view, the masses of colors being very striking. "There is good de- mand for these?" "Yes, very good; it is increasing every season. In this block of young phloxes there are 108,000 plants, which will give you an idea of how we handle them." "What a lot of peonies?" "Yes, we have a great collection of this popular plant, but I am afraid it will soon be overdone, as so many are going into peonies. They don't die out like numbers of other plants, but live from year to year and are easily propagated." "You grow privet in quantity, I see?" "Yes, there are fifteen agres of California privet in this block, for which there is a steady demand." "These are your hardy asters?" "Yes, this is what the boys dub the 'Heinz' collection because there are fifty-seven varieties, or were last season; they have become very popular. To be effective they should be planted in masses, then you get the color effects so much ad- mired." "Here is a batch of Hydrangea panicu- lata, which is even prettier than the so- called improved grandiflora. The heads on this variety are longer and looser, the petals being broader and show more in- dividuality." A very brilliant spot noted ahead proved to be a small lot of Amaranthus Sunrise. This is probably the most striking foliage plant in cultivation, and from some cause came very nearly being lost to cultiva- tion, as Mr. Eisele found it very hard to get these few specimens together. A very symmetrical plant about three feet high vyas noticed; it resembled a well shaped green retinispora, and Mr. Eisele said it had sprung up in eight weeks from seed and was never clipped. It is called Kochia scoparia and is a veritable weed. For a temporary hedge effect it should be just the thing. There is a great collection of cannas. which Mr. Eisele said were very late this season, many varieties not showing flower as yet (July 28). "You seem to have no weeds; is the the ground too poor?" Actually all over the ground of nearly 100 acres there was scarcely a weed to be seen. "No; our land is all right, but by July 4 we have covered the entire place with our weeding gangs and taken out every vestige of weed; these are not left on the ground, but gathered into baskets as picked and carried off the fields so as to make sure of them. If our own force is not sufficient we put on extra men so as to be sure to be cleaned up early in the season; then, after that, we have little trouble to keep them down, and the plants have their way clear to do their best. We are also enriching our ground with a kind of muck found in the swamps right near us, which we take out when the tides are low in the winter. We go igo^. The American Florist, 71 -^ • -.£>, ''fS--'i^ ,-■"l^ l-^^*~ •V >-*-* " w ¥ «^ f ^tg^y ONE OF THE STOCK WATER LILY BEDS AT DREERS NURSERIES, RIVERTON, N. J. down ten to twelve feet. It seems to be a kind ot rotted tree growth, and we find it very useful for all purposes, both inside the houses and for the ground outside. For palms it seems the ideal soil, as they appear to like it better than anything else we have ever tried." The two-acre field of petunias for seed is an interesting plot. It is filled with plants of the finest strain, scarcely any two alike, but all very beautiful. "These are all grown for seed?" "Yes, and all the seed saved is from hand-fertilized pods; you see they are all marked. We believe our strain to be the best in the world. While petunia seed can be imported and bought by weight, ours is all sold by the hundred seeds and is much preferred by growers who have tried both, although the first cost is somewhat greater." "We are now in a measure independent of the weather man, as we make and con- trol our own rain." "How is that?" I asked in surprise. "You see this long pipe? Itslengthis SOOfeet. Now watch" As a valve was turned a long, thin spray, which broke at the end into a fine mist, was seen to come from minute nozzles about four feet apart, the entire length of the pipe, which, by the way, was sup- ported on the top of notched stakes about ten feet apart. Beyond the valve and at right angles to the long pipe was a smaller pipe or handle, with which the long one was turned to any desired angle, there being a union which, while water tight, made this possible. By means of this arrangement a space 50 feet wide and 300 feet long can be watered at will. As much as one inch ot water can be de- posited over this entire surface in nine hours. At no point does it fall strong enough to make an impression in the soil so there is no washing. Each spray is alike the entire length. The first 100 feet of 11^ inch, the next is 1-inch, and then 100 of %-inch. This is called the Skinner system, named after the inventor. Mr. Eisele said it was the most effective and at the same time the cheapest method of watering he has ever seen. We now stepped into one of the large palm ranges, which was filled with latanias. "Thought you were giving up these broad leaved palms as they took up too much room?" "So they do, but we must have them. The trade in gen- eral has not yet got into the condition of New York, where, according to Mr. Keller, an order for palms means ken tias." A large slat house, with araucarias par- tially bedded in ashes in the ground, looked well. Mr. Eisele said that they always grew a lot in the summer for their early fall trade, as the freshly imported plants were never in shape for immediate delivery. A block of probably 50,000 or more young areca seedlings, three to a pot, filled two long tables in one of the ranges. The seed had been planted in the pots. which Mr. Eisele said was an idea of Mr. Heacock and a good one, as there was no set-back or disturbance of roots when they had to be shifted. "How about the areca; has it had its day?" "Well, we find that decorators now prefer the kentia. Arecas are all right up to 7 or 8 inch pots, but for larger sizes nearly all the demand is for kentias." A lot of cocos seedlings, one plant to a pot, were looking very green and healthy. These, Mr. Eisele said, were planted this way to avoid the disturbance to the roots, which were more sensitive than any other palm. Four houses were filled with cocos, some growing into larger sizes. As we moved about from house to house the appearance of the" stock was remarkably clean and fresh looking, all the palms having a brilliant, glossv look that usually means vigorous health. In- sects are conspicuously absent. "What do you find to be the best rem- edy or treatment for the bugs?" "Well, I hardly know if any one thing is best. We fumigate with tobacco dust burned in shallow pans, syringe with tobacco water, rose leaf extract put on with hand-power pump, one at the pump and one managing the hose. If we find anything serious we dip or wash with sulphur, tobacco or ivory soap. The' judicious use of tobacco has been a great help in keeping down insects. The labor in this war on the bugs has been ranch reduced the past five years. Little by little we have gained knowledge, and now they never seem to get the start they used to." Spaces under the tables were utilized to start kentia seed. Beds of peat were made and the seed sown. When plants were large enough they were transplanted into boxes. Mr. Eisele said that some kentia seed was very slow, some of it not coming up until the third year after the seed was sown. The large azalea range, 33,000 square feet, was filled with kentias, mostly in large sizes. These were all on the ground resting on beds of ashes and were very choice stock, pf rtic- ularly for the decorator. Quite a large AQUATICS AT DREER'S NURSERIES, RIVERTON, N. J. 72 The American Florist. A^g- 13^ stock of fine plants in very small tubs presented a novel appearance. Mr. Eisele said they had been grown to order for them on the other side, as there was a considerable demand for a large plant in a small tub or pot. In a house outside vrereseena quantity of kentias in shallow boxes that had just come from the seed bed. There were 80,000 in this, which Mr. Eisele called a "little" lot. Livistonas in 3 inch pots filled a large table. When I asked for the larger Kentia Belmoreana. (Heacock plant 7 feet higli in 12-inch pot.) sizes, Mr. Eisele said these were the largest they had; that this palm, although popular, was scarce, as much of the seed furnished was worthless, the two batches sown previous to this lot having failed to germinate. Some hothouse plants and novelties were beautiful and promis- ing. Mr. Eisele said they were increas- ing their line of hothouse plants, as they had a good demand for this class of stock. There were several houses of Adiantum Farleyense in different stages of growth. The salable or plants ready for use were fine. "What is the trick in growing thisfern; you seem to have no trouble with it and so many fail?" "It is not all success with us by any means; there is no trick that I know of. I wish there was some certain way. Suc- cess with this and other things that are difficult to handle, is simply a matter of careful attention at all times; there must be no let up, as a little neglect often means failure or an ordinary lot of plants that lack the finish to make them readily salable." A choice lot of Bostons in 6-inch pots in the full sunlight were full of fronds and very stocky. "You are not afraid of the sun?" "No, we find Bostons do best in the full sunlight; they get more stocky. A week or two in a shaded house will soon draw the fronds out as long as wanted." A lot cut down to about half the length of the fronds were kept as stock plants. By keeping them trimmed the sun gets to the roots and they produce more young shoots. Alter two vears the plants are changed, as they seem to run out. "Still growing Peirsoni?" "Yes, this bench has turned out a great many voung plants and there is a ready sale for them all. We send away thousands in 2%-inch pots of both Boston and Fierson every month. Here is, I think, the best of the bunch," said Mr. Eisele, as he set down apanof thenewScottii. "Itisthe coming fern, and is ideal in many respects. I predict for it a great sale. It makes a full, bushy plant that is always shapely. It will surely please the general public when it gets before them." The plants here, in several sizes, were all in good form and if any criticism was made it mightbe saidtobealittle toofull to show off the individual fronds. On account of its shapely habit, however, and in compari- son with a well grown Boston, which is inevitable, it will likely win out and should become very popular. I cannot close without saying a virord about the water lilies, which area feature of the outside grounds. The show bed of Victorias and other choice kinds is very beautiful about 9 a m., when all the flowers are open. The stock beds nearby are of considerable extent and contain thousands of plants. They are very showy when the buds are open. Mr. Eisele says the demand is growing, as they are being planted on large estates where they have a suitable water supply. There is one feature of the place that stands out most prominently, and that is the systematic way in which every- thing is done. There are over 100 hands employed, who always seem busy, work- ing either by themselves or in squads of various sizes, according to the jobs. All the different departments of the place have their allotted caretakers, who become accustomed to the work and who know just what is to be done and the right time to do it. The more per- fect the system the better the business, and herein is largely the key to their success. Robert Kift. Joseph Heacock, Wyncote, Pa. Whetherit is the fresh, crisp atmosphere or the soil or the water or other natural advantages of Wyncote, Pa., or perhaps some special culture given by the grower, the fact remains that Mr. Heacock's kentias have a robust habit and luster, as well as finished appearance, that is hard to equal. House after house is seen in various stages of growth, from seed- lings to finished specimens, and all look- ing in splendid condition. On a recent visit, being shown around by Mr. Hea- cock, I said: "How do you manage to keep the kentias so clean and vigorous?" "Just by careful attention," he replied. "We have nosecretway of treating them. We try to keep them moving from the seed bed on, being careful that they neither have too much room at the roots, nor, on the other hand, get pot bound." "When do you think a plant ready for a shift?" "When it lifts itself up, caused by the roots massing at the bottom, and trving to get lower and pressing on the bottom of the pot which raises the plant." "Do you only grow kentias?" "Yes. Practically in the palm line kentias are the only variety I grow. I still have a few arecas, but when they are sold I will devote very little if any room to them." "Did they not do well with you?" "Yes, very well, and used to sell, too, but the last few years the demand is all for kentias and the arecas have stood still, so I have done with them." "What soil do you use?" "Just good compost, and as our soil is a trifle heavy, add a little peat and sand and some horn shavings." "Which sells the best, Forsteriana or Belmoreana?" "For single specimens Belmoreana. is preferred, but for made-up plants Fors- teriana is the best on account of its erect growth. There is a good demand for the bushy, made up plants, and they sell well in all sizes. We commence with 6- inch pots of three plants together, and have them up to large plants in twelves. This block of twenty-five in 12-inch pots, which I did not expect to market until next fall, was sold to a Boston buyer two weeks ago for delivery in October." It was certainly fine stock. "Why not have a lot more?" "I cannot keep the large stock neces- sary to make them up. As soon as a lot are set aside for the purpose someone wants them, and off they go." "How long after made-up plants are potted before they are ready to sell?" "From six to nine months. The roots should have time to get well interlaced so that if the pot breaks the plant re- mains intact." "How about watering?" "We are careful with our water. I like to see the plants get well on the dry side. Then a heavy soaking does them a lot of good. Too much water is bad. I hate to see a plant with water standing on the surface like this (picking up a water- logged plant and opening up the bottom) . There is always something the matter with the drainage. We like to have plenty of crocks in the bottom of the pot so the water gets away freely. This is a vital matter and absolutely necessary." "Where do you sow your palm seed?" "On beds of peat made up on the benches of our small north houses. They are, when large enough, planted out on similar tables until they become stocky little plants, with three to four leaves. Kentia Forsteriana. (Heacoclc plant in 8-inch pot.) when they go to 2V^inch pots, then to 3inch, after that to 4-inch. The next shift is generally to 6-inch." An especially fine lot of Belmoreana in 8-inch pots were seen. These Mr. Hea- cock said were about four years old from time of seed sowing. "What do you do for the insects?" "Use Lonsdale's evaporating pans, with strong tobacco water, in winter, and smoke with tobacco punk, together with a good syringing. We have a fine head of water, and it is one of the great helps to giving the stock such a clean, healthy appearance. The water is absolutely pure, with no mud or sediment of any igo4. The American Florist. 73 kind, so that it leaves nothing behind, as is often the case with city water." "Insects are not so apt to be found on a healthy, vigorous plant, are they?" "I remember J. D. Carmody said at the The names of Washington, Jefferson and Lafayette are so dear to the lovers of liberty that even a small plant grown where once they walked and talked is an object of interest. KENTIA HOUSE, 26x250 FEET, AT JOS. HEACOCK'S, WYNCOTE, PA. Washington convention, in answer to a somewhat similar question: 'I never knew a dog to be so healthy that he was with- out fleas.' And I think the same will hold true of palms, but vigor helps, and by careM attention the plants can be prac- tically kept clear of them." A table of cocos was seen, which Mr. Heacock said were grown for his local city trade. Only about half of his large place is given up to palms, the balance being in roses, mostly American Beauty. These were looking very well, having a vigorous growth and breaking away well at the bottom. He will not com- mence cutting much until after August. There is also a house of Liberty and one each of Bride and Bridesmaid, all grow- ing nicely. One feature of the place that is very noticeable is its neatness. This is one of the first principles which Mr. Heacock keeps before his men. The houses, and in fact the whole place, must be kept clean in all its departments. The walks are all cement. The tables on which the small palms are grown are covered with ashes, in which the pots are half plunged to keep them up under the w^ater pressure. All the ground floors on which larger stock is standing are also covered with a good bed of clear ashes. The stock, the place and the hearty wel- coihe sure to be accorded the visitor by the ' genial proprietor makes the place well worthy of a visit. Robert Kift. Gardening: at Wasbinsfton's Home. Ob a recent visit to Mount Vernon. Va , which was the home, and where repose the remains of General Washington, I was much interested in its horticulture. The place is now under the care of the society of the Daughters of the American Revolution. As it is the aim to keep it, so far as possible, as Washington left it, elaborate schemes of gardening are not attempted. There are greenhouses in which cut flowers are grown and consid- erable attention is given to the propaga- tion of hardy flowering shrubs and vines as these with Magnolia grandiSora and M. purpurea are much in demand as souvenirs by those who visit the place. In addition to the fine old trees on the place, a number have been planted by prominent visitors. When the present king of England visited this country in 1860 as the Prince of Wales, he planted a tree at Mt. Vernon but a few yards from the tomb. That tree died, but in its place now grows a sturdy young English oak, planted at the request of King Edward. There is an elm planted in 1876 by Dom Pedro, then emperor of Brazil. A thriving young German linden was planted near the tomb in 1902 by Prince Henry of Prussia, a brother to the German emperor. There is also a maple of goodly size, planted in 1881 by the "Temperance Ladies of America." Of the older trees one of the most inter- esting is a Kentucky coffee tree which was sent as a sapling to Mount Vernon by Thomas Jefferson and planted by Lafayette. Buxus or boxwood is prolific on the place and from a gardener's view- point, a leading feature is the boxwood border to the flower beds in the garden designed by Washington. As already stated, simple old-fashioned flowers are largely used, portulaca being a feature. There are Cycas revoluta plants said to be grown from the only greenhouse plant now living which was at Mount Vernon during the General's lifetime. The green- houses are under the efficient manage- ment of Franklin A. Whelan, a courteous gentleman, always ready to furnish information. Although I am writing for a trade paper, it is supposed that its readers are as patriotic as any other class of citizens. In these days when "great shows" of different kinds are being exploited with fanfare, sounding brass »\nd tinkling cymbals, I ask the reader who may visit Washington to spend a day at beautiful Mount Vernon. Under its delightful trees you can walk or rest at will. The associations of such a place and memo- ries it awakens of greatness are most inspiring. S. E. Prize Orchids. The "gold medal" group of orchids exhibited by Sander & Sons, at the recent Temple show, in London, is shown in the accompanying illustration. The medal is greatly coveted and always competed for by the nurserymen who import and grow orchids. The winning group is made up of numerous blotched and spotted forms of Odontoglossum crispum and hybrid laelias and cattleyas, one of the choicest being C. Myra Peeters obtained from C. Gaskelliana alba and C. Warreni alba. Vandas, asrides and oncidiums were placed conspicuously among the display, making the finest collection of novelties ever staged at the Temple. Pipestone, Minn.— The ladies of the Cemetery Improvement Association have completed the premium list for their reg- ular annual flower show to be held the latter part of this month. Dayton, O. — Geo. Bartholomew, man- ager of the Miami Floral Company, has just finished planting a new house 43x240 feet. Twenty- five thousand gladioli in bloom are a fine sight just now at this place. SANDERS' GROUP OF ORCHIDS AT RECENT TEMPLE SHOW, LONDON, ENG. 74 The American Florist. Aug. ij, PALMS AND FERNS. Treatment In Late Summer. In the month of August there is, or should be, comparatively little to do in the palm houses, at least in regard to repotting and work of that character, it being taken for granted that any belated jobs of potting have been finished up before July 1 and that the stock is now in a condition to take advantage of the good growing weather and warm nights that may be expected at this season. fleas," yet we are fully oersuaded that a strong and healthy palm is seldom or never attacked by fungoid diseases, but that it is the weak and ailing plant that takes the part ot host to numerous and treacherous fungi. The same rule, however, will not apply in regard to insects, and on that score we may cordially agree with Colonel Car- modv, for these pests seem to attack the strong and the weak, or the just and the unjust with equal malice and vigor if unmolested. It is at this season that some plants that were not shifted on in the spring may show signs of starvation PARTIAL VIEW OF ROSE HOUSES OF WIETOR BROTHERS, CHICAGO. Free syringing and abundant ventilation are great helps to growth at this time, though it is often found advisable to do the syringing a little earlier in the day than may have been the custom during June and July, there being the possibility of a little too much moisture hanging on the foliage through the night, this some- times causing the tips of some palms to turn brown, or else some of the leaflets to spot. Leaf spot arises from a variety of causes, among which may be an over- plus of moisture at night while the air is unusually cool, or an overdose of some powerful fertilizer, and in addition to this there are doubtless various fungoid dis- eases that may attack the plants. And notwithstanding the belief expressed some years ago by a well known gen- tlemen from Indiana that he "had never known a dog to be too healthy to have by failing in color to some extent, and also by growing more slowly than is desired, and thiscondition maybe gradu- ally remedied by treating the plants with liquid manure once or twice a week for the next six weeks, the most efficacious liquid being prepared from cow manure with a small quantity of soot added. This is simply supplying the lack that exists in the exhausted soil, and is very different from the forcing process some- times indulged in, where the plants are plunged in warm manure and also given the liquid at frequent intervals. Experi- ments have been made in forcing palms of some species by means of liquid manure syringed overhead, but it seems question- able whether the plants will absorb enough of the fertilizing principle by this method to make a distinct diflference to their growth. As the sun edges away toward the south, a process that becomes much more noticeable toward the end of this month, rather less shading is required over the palms, it being much betterfor the sturdy growth of the plants that the shade on the east side of the houses should gradu- ally thin off, overshading at this season being responsible for the long footstalks and thin foliage that is so objectionable in plants of this character. But while advising moderation in this part of the culture, it must not be understood that the glass should become absolutely bare this early in the season, or the plants will lose color and possibly be scorched by the direct rays of the sun, for even a ventilator that is raised to such an angle that the full force of the sun's rays may enter on a very clear and hot day vsill sometimes do much injury. Where Cocos Weddellianaand Geonoma gracilis are grown for the centers of iern dishes, for which these two palms are particularly adapted, it is especially neces- sary to protect them from the direct effect of the sun, these dwarf palms probably being more or less protected from the sun by taller vegetation in their native country. In the growing of Boston ferns the treatment may be radically different in the fact that no shade whatever will be required from this time forward, the plants so grown being much shorter and stiffer than those grown under the shade. But it is necessary to take into consider- ation the fact that ferns so grown need a good deal of water, for if they are allowed to get dry at the root the foliage will soon be scorched by the sun and the plants ruined, and that it is equally need- ful that these ferns have plenty of venti- lation both day and night. One might grow Boston ferns very well outdoors during the summer were it not for the fact that they get thrashed about too much by the wind to make suitable speci- mens for a critical trade, and the fronds are also liable to get soiled by dashing rains. The repotting ot these ferns may be done at almost any season, and even in September the young plants may be potted on in readiness for the Christmas trade, though a little extra time given to MIXED PETUNIAS AT THE WORLDS FAIR. (Exhibited by Va'ighan's Seed Store. niic;igo and New York.) tgo^. The American Florist. 75 BRITISH PAVILION AND GARDENS AT THE ST. LOUIS EXPOSITION, 1904. the finishing of this stock, so that the plants shall be well filled out and sym- metrical, will not prove time wasted, for the higher the grade in any given size the better the opportunity for disposing of the goods, at least in the critical market of our large cities. For several seasons past there has been quite a trade devel- oped by some growers in small ferns pricked out into flats, and while it does not appear to an outsider to be a highly profitable business to the grower, yet it is quite a convenience to many other growers of moderate capacity, for it enables them to purchase a few flats of these established seedlings, to divide and pot them olfand thus to have a stock of young ferns without much outlay, and also without the risk and trouble of sow- ing and watching a supply of fern spores. Fern spores unless home grown and carefully gathered are rather an unknown quantity, and thus this flat system of oftering them may prove a decided con- venience. As received these young ferns, are in small clumps and may be divided carefully and potted ofl singly into small pots, or else simply divided into smaller clumps and these in turn be potted off, the latter method producing useful plants much sooner than would be the case with the single plants. The ordinary trade species of pteris, aspidiums, adiantums, etc., are among those offered in this man- ner, and after potting may be placed on a side bench near the glass and shaded from the direct sunshine, a good water- ing being needed to settle the soil, and for several days afterward if the weather continue warm and dry these young plants should have a lightspraying over- head two or three times a day, though avoiding the soddening ot the soil before the roots take hold of it. Adiautum Farleyense is still growing in favor in the large markets of ourcoun- try, both the cut fronds and the entire plants being used in floral arrangements. It is very necessary that this lovely fern be given space enough to develop its fronds and also to get sufficient fresh air among its foliage to avoid damping off, and as the damp nights come upon us it is a good practice to set over the Farley- ense now and then in order to pick off any decayed leaves and at the same time to stake up neatly those fronds that seem too heavy to beartheirown weight. A. Farleyense enjoys a stiff and rich soil and plenty of fresh air, but at the same time is quite susceptible to a cold wind that is allowed to strike the foliage, and consequently the ventilating should be done with care. W. H. Taplin. Pawtucket, R. I. — James Nisbet, of the Riverside Nurseries, died two weeks ago of heart failure. Champaign, III.— The work of remod- eling Thomas Franks' greenhouse is in progress and will be pushed to a rapid completion. CHRYSANTHEMUMS Chrvsa.mthemujis in pots will require watering twice a day, as a rule, and on bright daj'S syringing morning and even- ing. If planted outside chrysanthemums intended for pot purposes should betaken up earlv in August. Well established, they will give better flowers. Taking: the Buds. The problem confronting all chrysan- themum growers during the next few weeks is the question: Which is the proper bud to take? This should be governed to a certain extent by the condition the plants are now in, also on the variety and the treatment to which they have been subjected. Many varieties among the plants set out the latter part of May or the beginning of June are now fast ripening up the wood and forming a bud. These buds will be in condition to properly handle by August 15. This bud is the one to select on this class of stock, notably with the recent English and Australian importations. It is also one of the advantages gained by early planting to be able to select the buds at this date because the later planted stock has not yet ripened its wood, and the same class of bud will not be ready for two or three weeks. Among the details to bear in mind while debating about the question of which bud to take is, first, that to 76 The American Florist. Aug. 13, gain full advantage of early planting the same class of buds should be ready at least two weeks before those of the same variety which were planted from three weeks to a month later. Secondly, the bud must be in about the right condition to take at this early date (August 15), which means that it must not have been formed a couple of weeks ago. The bud must be just right, if not it should be rubbed out and the side growth should be permitted to form another. Thirdly, if you are in doubt about taking an early bud on a particular variety and wish to experiment by taking some early and some late, select all the plants of the one kind ofbud by themselves. This is import- ant so as to be able to feed properly. Lastljr, with the pink, red and bronze varieties the colors are not so bright when the bud is taken this early, but wljen size and depth are the principal objects in view this is the bud to take. Referring to the English and Australian importations of last year, which are being grown quite extensively this season, unless the early bud is taken on these many of them come with open center and are not much good for anything. Last sesison, the stems being rather short on the variety F. A. Cobbold, we thought, as it is a pink variety, it would be best to take it on the terminal bud, thereby gaining an extra length of stem as well as a better color. But on this bud it turned out to be very little better than single. This variety is now setting its buds and they will be ready to take soon after August 15. William Duckham is a a diflerent class of bloom entirely. We had it good on both early and late buds last season, but found it best from a bud selected August 25. If taken very much before this date the color is too light and the petalage not as good. Leila Filkins was also good on both buds, the earlier bud making the larger bloom though the petals are shorter, the later bud making a bloom of better color. W. A. Ethering- ton should be taken about August 15; it makes a massive bloom from this bud. Take the bud on the variety S. T. Wright the latter part of August; on an earlier bud the petals lack substance. Pantia Ralli should be taken on the second crown buds the last of August; any bud taken before this makes consider- able neck. Maynell should also be taken about the same time. Henry Barnes should be taken on the crown bud from August 15 to 20. This bud makes a very long neck but the bloom is extra large and on a later bud the stems are very weak. Mrs. T. W. Pockett and Mrs. Thirkell should be selected on the second crown bud. With the variety C. J. Salter, vthich is inclined to be an early variety, take the buds as soon as they appear after August 15. A later bud on this variety will show an open center. Alice Byron is also a second early and should have the buds selected about August 20. Mrs. Barkley will make a good bloom from any bud, but the best is the second crown taken around August 20. The petals are broader and the coloring more intense from this bud. All the very early varieties should have their buds taken as fast as they, appear from now on. The later planted com- mercial stock, which is still small, should have every encouragement by keeping the side shoots pinched out, also keep them tied up, as they require it. These will come along and bud up about the beginning of September. After the buds are taken the plants will commence to send out suckers, also any side shoots which are left will quickly commence to shoot out. Keep these removed to give the plant all the strength possible. The foliage is getting to be very heavy and consequently cannot dry out as quickly as a few weeks ago. In syringing see that it is done early enough in the day so that the plants do not remain wet all night. At the same time as the buds are forming if a sharp lookout is not kept the red spider very quickly begins to work on the now forming bud and great damage to the blooms will result. Pay particular attention to this detail. The plants need all the air possible at this stage of their growth. Keep the roots a little on the dry side to help mature the wood and assist bud formation. C. W. Johnson. Birmingham, Ala.— Wm. M. Lindsay and wife have the sympathy of the trade in the loss of their daughter Mabel, who died August 1. Marshall, Mo.— H. H. Hensley, for some time manager of the Marshall Floral Company, has resigned to take a similar position in Rock Island, 111. PLAN OF GARDENS AT BRITISH PAVILION. ST. LOUIS EXPOSITION, 1904. tgo4. The American Florist. 7? World's Fair Notes. Florists wishing to attend the S. A. F. convention should not be frightened by the reports of excessive prices charged for rooms and board. Those to whom the cost is no object can, of course, find plenty of places where prices similar to those that have appeared in the Florist and other papers will be charged, but wet weather during May and June de- layed the planting and hindered the growth. During the last week the attendance for the first time passed the average of 100,000 per day. On Tuesday, August 2, the attendance was 137,000, and on Saturday, August 6, which was Manu- facturers' day, it reached 135,000. EVERGREEN DISPLAY AT THE (E.'ihibited by .1. B. Wild WORLD'S FAIR, ST. LOUIS, MO. A. Brother, Sarcoxie, Mo.) there are thousands of available rooms in good neighborhoods, which with one or even two meals per day can be secured at $1.25 to $1.75 per day, if two persons occupy the room. By the week, the price of lodging with breakfast and dinner for each person, ranges from $7.50 to $10 for two persons in a room. The cost of meals in the city restaurants is from 25 cents up. On the exposition grounds the prices are about double those charged in the city. Texas, Arkansas and Louisiana are engaged in a friendly contest to see which can furnish the largest watermelon. Several weighing from seventy-five to ninety pounds and more have been on the tables. While Arkansas, Oklahoma and Texas have made the largest exhibits of cantaloupes, those from the deserts of southern California and Arizona have excelled them all in quality. That the public appreciates agood thing is shown by the quotations from the St. Louis markets, where the Arizona products sell readily for $4 per case, while the canta- loupes from Texas and Arkansas go slow at 50 to 75 cents. Morris Jones, of the Conard & Jones Company, spent several days here last week. He expressed himself as well pleased with the condition of the cannas and roses exhibited by his firm and the care that has been given them by Super- intendent Hadkinson. Of the large col- lection of cannas entered by his firm all but one variety have been originated and introduced by them. Professor G. Harold Powell, of the U. S. Department of Agriculture, and Pro- fessor U. P. Hedrick, of the Michigan Agricultural college, are here this week as jurors upon the fruit exhibit. They will be followed by Prof. H. R. Gould, of Washington, and Prof. Wendell Paddock, of the Colorado Agricultural college. H. B. Newbury, Magnolia, N. C, the well-known bulb grower, has an exhibit of cannas containing 15,000 plants. As dormant bulbs were used, they are just beginning to show flowers. The cold. Vaughan's Seed Store has filled two large beds upon either side of the main entrance to the Horticulture building with tuberous begonias; 1,500 plants were required. Mrs. O. B. Stevens, of Shenandoah, la., has had on exhibition some fifty vases of gladioli and several of dahlias. Many of them were used to decorate the Iowa fruit exhibit. Arthur Co wee, of Berlin, N. Y., has commenced the staging of his Grofi' hybrid giadioli. He expects to use six hundred large vases. The New York state commission is exhibiting 150 varieties of potatoes that have been grown in that state. THE CARNATION. Care of Housed Plants. As soon as the recently housed plants show indications that their roots have secured a good hold of the soil, which can easily be seen by the plants taking on a stifler appearance and not wilting down during a bright day and by white feeders which the roots throw out in every direction, it is time for the shading to be removed from the glass and ample ventilation given them at all times that the weather conditions will permit. Assuming that the soil was in the proper condition at time of planting and the necessary watering given at that time, the state of the beds by the time the shad- ing is removed should be in an even con- dition. This is as it should be when let- ting the sun have full play on the plants and soil. A condition like this is much more favorable for active root action than if it were inclined to a wet state. This same condition must be kept up as far as possible from now on. Water the plants only at such times as they abso- lutely require it, and then thoroughly. Frequent syringings once or twice a day, according to the state of the weather, are necessary to keep down thrip and red spider, and also to guard against a too dry atmosphere. These syringings must not be allowed to partake of the nature of a syringing and watering combined. These should both be attended to separately. The object of the syringing is to keep the body of the plant in a healthy state, and that of watering the soil to give it that state whereby the roots can withdraw the nourishment to sustain the plant. Any- thing below or beyond this is against the well being of the plant. It will take but a very little while after planting for the weeds to make their appearance, and as soon as they are large enough to pull out have this attended to. Also, even up the surface of beds so that there are not any hollow places remaining. I always figure on going over the beds twice to clear them of weeds before thinking about put- ting on the supports, but this part of the PHI ox LOTHAIR AT THE WORLD'S FAIR, ST. LOUIS, MO. (Exhibited by EUwanger & Bairy.Roohester. N. Y.) 78 The American Florist, Aug. 13, work must be governed by the nature of the soil in use. We get a big crop of weeds every time vye work the soil, but after going over the beds a couple of times we are free from them until we commence to apply liquid manure. After getting ahead of the weeds when the plants get so large that the branches begin to lie on the ground they should receive their supports without delay. If allowed to remain in this condition very long the leaves quickly commence to rot. If you have more plants than you will need for your planting and have a way of disposing of them by potting some of them up they can be grown into nice salable stock as pot plants for retail work. In potting make sure that the manure is well rotted and add a little sharp sand to keep the soil open. Pay particular attention to insure plenty of drainage, and do not use a pot any larger than is necessary to properly take care of the plant, because a carnation plant does not make very large roots. If the pots are too large the roots cannot work fast enough to use up the soil, consequently they are soon out of condition. It is best to stand them in a shady house directly after potting for about ten days, after which they are best plunged outside for a month or six weeks. C. W. Johnson. Greenhouse Heating. Ed. Am. Florist:— How many leet of l^A-inch pipe will a 4-inch main supply with steam ior steam heat? Is 7,000 feet too much? Will a 3-inch main sup- ply 2,000 feet of 1^/4- inch pipe? Iowa. It is inferred from the reading of the question that linear feet rather than square feet of pipe is referred to. If such is the case, an affirmative reply to the first part of the question may be given. By carrying a small steam pressure on the mains, it will be possible to heat 10,000 or 12,000 feet of radiation through a 4-inch main. Two thousand or even three thousand feet of pipe can be heated with a 3-inch main under the usual low pressures. L. R. T. Holiday Plants. [Prepared by Wm. Gammage, of London, Ont, , and presented at the Ottawa convention of the Canadian Horticultural Association, August 9-lL 1904.1 It was my misfortune to be absent when your executive committee con- vened last March to pre- pare a programme for this convention. The dis- cussion which took place with regard to the vari- ous subjects would have been valuable information to those pre- paring papers. The title does not give one a definite idea of just what may be expected. However, I presume that it was in the mind of the committee at the time that the essayist would be expected to handle the subject in the broadest manner. To commence with, it may be divided under two or three headings. First, what are holiday plants? This may be answered in one or more ways and depends largely upon the class of trade that the florist is catering to. In estab- lishments where the trade demands only the best and prices are no particular object, the varieties of plants will differ very materially from those offered by an establishment catering to the general public. If you are a retailer, growing and selling your own plants, you will require a larger number of varieties than if you are growing for the wholesale market, and it is with this class that we shall deal first. As the Christmas holidays will be the first it is now time that preparations were well under way with some of the plants that you will require at that time. In flowering plants Begonia Gloire de Lorraine is probably the leader. These should nowbe well established in 2^^ inch or 3-inch pots. It is not my intention to give cultural instructions with the vari- ous plants which will hereinafter be men- tioned, but with this one variety there seems to be some lack of knowledge of how it should be handled successfully. To begin with, cuttings should be made during May and June, either from the leaf or the shoots which come abund- EVERGREEN DI5PLAY AT THE WORLD'S FAIR, ST. LOUIS, MO. (Exhibited by Siebrecht tt Sun, New York.) antly from the roots of the stock plants. These, if kept growing along in a light, airy house, will make fine plants in 4-inch or 41^-inch pots by September 1. There is one peculiarity about this variety of begonia, that it will stand what may be termed over- potting, that is, it appears to thrive best in what may be considered a pot one or two sizes too large for any other variety of plant. Of course great care must be taken in handling it. A careless hand in watering will soon sour the soil, and then you may as well dump your plant. Our experience has been that it requires a light shade, and for this purpose we have used cheese cloth, on a roller, shading it in bright weather and allowing it the clear glass on cloudy days. The flowers should be kept picked ofi until about the first week in Novem- ber, when it should have its last shift into a 5inch or 6-inch pot. If kept in a temperature of from 58° to 60° at Christ- mas it will be at its best and continue to bloom and give the best of satisfaction for the next three or four months. Other varieties of plants which should have immediate attention are cyclamens, Chinese primroses, Primula obconica, cinerarias and poinsettias. All of these are sold in large quantities, and no florist doing a general business can well be without any of the varieties mentioned. In addition to these you will require some azaleas. Such varieties as Deutsche Perle, Vervaneana, Simon Mardner and Apollo are easily brought into bloom lor the Christmas holidays in a temperature of from 65° to 70°. For the last four or five years Boston ferns have held a promi- nent place in the list of holiday plants, in fact their popularity superseded that of the palms for a time. These are grown in large quantities, and if you have not already laid in your stock it is high time that it should be done. Plants that have been grown in the bench during the sum- mer, lifted and potted into 5-inch to 7-inch pots during September make splendid specimens for the holidays. Palms rub- bers and araucarias are always in demand and no florist should be without a stock of these. Let me here say, do not delay putting in a stock of these until your customers are asking for them, or the weather becomes cold. You can buy better plants during September or October with less risk and expense in delivering than at a later date. Asparagus plumosus and A. Sprengeri, in pots and pans, also mixed ferns in pans, are desirable holiday plants. You must not overlook a few Roman hya- cinths and Paper White narcissus. For the general florist the above mentioned plants will about fill the bill for the Christmas holidays. To those catering to the best trade, your time is too valu- able to waste on many of the foregoing plants mentioned. You can afi'ord only to deal in such varieties as are conven- iently handled and will bring prices ranging from $1 up. For these I would recommend Begonia Gloire de Lorraine in 8-inch and 10-inch pans which should sell at from $3 to $5 each; cyclamens in from 8-inch to 10-inch pans; azaleas from 12inch to 20-inch crowns; poin- settias in pans and baskets; specimen plants of Boston and Pierson ferns in pots and pans, from 8-inch to 12 inch and larger; palms, dracaenas,pandanuses and such other plants as the trade in your particular locality may demand. Having made your preparations for the holiday trade by laying in a good stock of plants, your next attention will be in disposing of them to the best advantage and placing them in your gus- igo-f. The American Florist, 79 tomers' hands in the best possible con- dition. Your name is your best adver- tisement; obliging clerks, your store window and a liberal use of the daily press will make the combination neces- sary to dispose of your stock at this par- ticular season. Nearly all classes of ing paper or several thicknesses of news- paper, and every row of plants should be cleated in so that there will be no danger of the plants dislodgingshould the express company turn the cases upside down. Once the Christmas holidays are over preparations for the next great event in GERANIUMS AT THE WORLD'S FAIR, ST. LOUIS, (E.xhibited by Heury A. Dreer, Philadelphia, Pa.) plants are improved by pot covers of one description or another. Let the clerk who has the best conception of color arrangements select these. Too often we see the beauty ot a plant detracted from by an injudicious trimming, be it a pot cover or a ribbon that does not harmonize with the shading of the flower. It is very seldom that nature can be improved upon by adding ribbon to either a flowering or an ornamental plant, and its use should be discountenanced by all true lovers of art. To avoid confusion and mistakes at a busy time, a thorough system must be adopted. As soon as a plant is sold it should be tagged, the cards put in an envelope and carefully attached to the plant and the plant set aside with those of the same date and time to be delivered. Every plant, no matter how small or ho w large, should be thoroughly wrapped before being sent out for delivery. The name and the address of the person to whom it is to be delivered should be care- fully and legibly written on the tag. These are minor details, but it is these small details which save time and annoy- ance, not to say losses, to ourselves and disappointment to our customers. Now the wholesale man, who is grow- ing for the trade, will adopt different methods. He will grow but few lines, and specialize on these. His experience will teach him the proper time that these should be brought in. Should if happen that he is a little late and has to force hard in order to have them in on time, he must not forget that satisfaction to his customers must be his first consideration, and in order that his plants may prove satisfactory they must have a few days in a house of cooler temperature to pre- pare them for the store man or customer. His crop having been prepared his next step is to advise his customers what he has on hand, giving in detail their exact condition and value. As soon as orders are received they should be acknowledged, so that customers may depend upon get- ting what they have ordered. Packing and Shipping. — Every plant should be carefully wrapped. All flower- ing plants with flowers that are easily bruised should first receive a wrapping in tissue paper and then some heavier material to protect it from the cold and bruising or breaking while in transit. Cases should be lined with heavy build- the plant man's year, that is Easter, must be attended to. The varying dates on which Easter falls must always be borne in mind so that you may govern your crop accordingly. For the Easter holi- day a number of different varieties of plants than those forced for the Christ- mas holidays will be used. First and foremost are Easter lilies, either the longi- florum or Harrisii. For pot plants I consider the 7 to 9 bulbs the best size. There is a difference of opinion how these should be grown, some con- tending that they should first be potted in a 4~inch or 4V2-inch pot and then shifted up into 6-inch or 7-inch pots, as the plants come along. Others, again, that tbey should be potted in the pot in which they are to bloom. The only differ- ence that I can see is a slight economy of space in their early stages. From my several years' experience in growing and handling these I see but little difference in the result when handled by a careful grower. There is just one essential point to always bear in mind, viz., from the time a lily starts growing it should never receive a check, for if it does any germs of disease that are lying dormant are sure to develop. Nor can you gauge its date of flowering with the same degree of success as if it had not received a check. There are a number of brands of Lilium longiflorum on the market, but I do not think that there is any material difference between any of them. The main object is to have good, sound, well ripened bulbs. Under the same conditions, longi- florum will come in if started from four to five weeks later than Harrisii. While the lily is the Easter flower par excellence, it is also the most expensive to grow and hardest for the store man to handle. Other plants that will need immediate attention are hydrangeas. Crimson Rambler and hybrid perpetual roses. These should be brought in and started into growth in a moderate temperature, gradually increasing it, governed by the time at your disposal. Azaleas that are to be held lor Easter should be kept in a cool house with an even temperature, free from drip or excessive moisture. Other varieties of plants, such as metro- sideros, lilacs, rhododendrons, deutzias, etc., will not need to be brought in before the last week in February or the first in March. Amongst the soft wooded plants the improved varieties of pelargonium are going to take a prominent place as Easter plants. These, if propagated dur- ing September and October and kept growing along will make fine bushy plants in 5-inch or 6-inch pots, with from six to ten large trusses of flowers, by April 1. They are easily handled, very floriferous and find a ready sale, giving customers as good satisfaction as an azalea or a Crimson Rambler, and will yield a better profit to the grower. Spirfeas or astilbes are also prominent Easter plants and are sold in large quan- tities. Dutch bulbs should not be lost sight of. Pans of hyacinths, tulips and narcissus, in their various varieties, are sold in large quantities and are easily brought in at the right time. Three weeks in a moderate temperature is all that is required to bring them to perfec- tion. Lilies of the valley and forget-me- nots in pots and pans are also desirable. It will also be necessary to prepare a few foliage plants, such as Boston and Pier- ROSE BEDS AT THE WORLDS FAIR, ST. LOUIS, MO. (Exhibit of the Huntsville Wholesale Nurseries, Huntsyille, Ala.1 80 The American Florist. Aug. son ferns, palms and rubbers, but let your main effort be to prepare a stock of good flowering plants for the Easter trade. Of all the holidays in the year Easter is the one on which most flowering plants are used. Its associations are of a joyous nature and all people, be they rich or poor, high or low, are imbued with the happiness attending the occasion and want something bright and cheerful in keeping with their feelings. The same care in handling and deliver- ing plants, as mentioned for the Christ- mas trade, will apply at all times. Easter lilies are very hard to handle without bruising. For shipping the best method we have found is to allow the plants to become somewhat dry so that the flowers will be just a trifle wilted and each indi- vidual flower and bud wrapped in cotton batting. The plants should be firmly staked and each row should be cleated into the cases and a top cleat nailed across the case just below the buds and each row of plants tied to this cleat. If this work is thoroughly done you will have no drawback or rebates to make for bruised flowers while in transit. There are a number of plants that I have not mentioned which might be brought in for the holidays, such as freesias, ericas, ardisias, capsicums, bou- gainviUeas, etc. You are all familiar with the handling of them and I do not need to go into details. The demand in your particular locality must govern you largely in what you grow. It is well from year to year to change the varieties that you are growing, dropping some that you find the demand decreasing on and adding others that are likely to create a demand. That the demand is increasing and will continue to do so is without a question of doubt. The time was when all our efl'orts were concentrated in endeavoring to have a sufficient supply of cut flowers to fill the demand, but gradually plants are super- seding this demand, and while at holiday times there will always be a demand sufficient to take all the cut flowers that can be produced, the demand for both plants and cut flowers is not likely to be over-done for sometime to come. Peoria, III. — A new greenhouse to cost $2,000 will be erected at Glen Oak park. The new building will be used chiefly for propagating purposes. Something; About Manure. To what extent electrical energy is involved in plant production is as yet but little understood. Latterly the agencies of microscopic life in the soil have been found to have an importance that but a few years ago was not dreamed of. The substances required by these soil organ- isms are those which essentially compose fertile soils, perfect plants, and useful manures, viz., oxygen gas and carbonic acid gas of the air, water of air and soil, sand, clay, and humus (or decaying vege- table matter) of the soil, and the several forms of plant food which the productive soil is the source of— sulphates, phos- phates, nitrates and carbonates of potash, ammonia, lime, iron and magnesia. Among the other requisite conditions are certain alternations of heat and cold, of light and darkness, of dryness and wetness, due porosity and compactness of soil. Many gardeners who live on a fertile soil and under a genial sky, even in these days, gather in their various crops with little thought or knowledge of these energies and substances. The sun, the rain, the soil, prepared for them in the beginning, have been the sufficient sources of everything needed for their different crops. But most of our intelligent readers find that what in the beginning answered well enough for them or for their fore- runners has become insufiicient now, and they are compelled to make inquiry: What is the reason that crops are poor, and what can be done to the soil to restore and increase its productiveness? The artificial fertilizer commonly sup- plies to the crop several substances which are indispensable to its make-up, and which therefore are adapted to assist its growth, principally nitrogen, phosphoric acid and potash. With these lime, mag- nesia and sulphuric acid are frequently associated. The three substances first named are those which, in general, are most rare in the soil; which, therefore, are most quickly exhausted, and most difficult and costly to restore. When land is unfertile because it is deficient in one or more of the ingredients of artificial manures then the use of the latter is the certain and proper remedy. But the artificial fertilizer does not in most cases fully restore what the crop removes, and as the soil, by a long series of cropping, has once been reduced to a comparative infertility, which the super- phosphate or potash or nitrate has relieved, so it will in time, if cropped by their help alone, fail again, mainly because the humus matter so necessary in a garden soil, which the artificial manures have not supplied, has been exhausted. The solar energies that develop our plants are furnished in the course of nature in such plentitude, as we well understand. We cannot increase the sun- shine, either in its duration or intensity. We can, however, more or less neutralize and nullify its good offices by improper soil culture. The heat of the sun, with- out which the soil is incapable of afford- ing a genial rooting place to our plants, cannot find its way downward to give due warmth to the earth unless there is free circulation of water in the soil; norcan the abundant oxygen of the air, without which no part of any plant can grow or live, be supplied to the roots of our plants unless the soil has a proper porosity and openness of texture established and main- tained in it by judicious cultivation and, it may be, by drainage or other amend- ment. It is true enough that in many instances a few hundred pounds of superphosphate or bonemeal, nitrate of soda or sulphate of ammonia, or a combination of them, has enabled some soils to yield better crops than could be got by a more costly application of farmyard manure. This is plainly because the yard manure alone could not supplv enough of nitrogen or of phosphoric acid or of potash for the crop. It is also true that in many cases the commercial fertilizer which, for a few years, far outdid the yard manure, finally fails to perform the duty expected of it; and the stable manure must be had recourse to and gives satisfaction save in respect of the trouble and difficulty of getting it. This, again, is because the stable manure supplied something which the commercial fertilizer could not. That "something" in some cases is a substance or kind of matter — it may be lime — which, in the course of cropping is removed from the soil in larger quantity than the artificial manures supply, or potash, which is quite wanting in super- phosphates; but in most cases it is a "condition," a "texture" of the soil, which is not easy to describe, but which in the dutged soil is recognized as a mel- PETUNIAS AT THE WORLD'S FAIR, ST. LOUIS, MO. (IJJi-bibitecJ by tUe C. Youug & Son Co., St. Louis, Mo.) jgo4. The American Florist. 81 lowness and moistness, so beneficial to garden crops, that is lacking in the soil to which dung has not been applied. Many of the coarse, sandy loams, which with moderate dressings of decay- ing vegetable matter in shape of stable manure or seaweed, have the texture, feel and look of good land and yield good crops, but without a supply of humus, soon become harsh and ''worn out." A little of the spongy matter of rotting manure gives to soil a quality which enables the earth to serve as an efficient regulator of the heat and moisture that have, or should have, access to it. Reference has been made to the fact that lime is supplied to the land in small quantity by superphosphates. It may be added that they furnish lime mostly as phosphate or sulphate. We know that when muriate of potash and sul- phate of ammonia are given to growing crops, the potash and ammonia are appropriated by the plant, while the acids are left in the soil. Now, that these acids shall not accumlate in such quantity as to injure vegetation, it is essential that the soil contain some substance, itself harm- less, which shall take up and neutralize the liberated acids. Quicklime is one of the best materials for this purpose, and on a soil where lime is naturally deficient the gardener should lose no opportunity to add moderate quantities of quicklime or pulverized chalk to those soils upon which he intends using sulphate of ammonia or muriate of potash. Again, we know that the conversion of decaying vegetable matter — such as stable manure, leaf mould, garden refuse, etc.— into plant food requires the inter- vention of chemical agencies which shall transform their inert nitrogen into nitrates. The natural forces that do this work, and do it most cheaply and beneficially, are those of the microbes which the most powerful microscopes just enable us to see, organisms that feed upon these refuse matters in the soil. The nitrifying microbe, which changes inert nitrogen into nitrates, cannot per- form its work in a soil where any con- siderable amount of free acid other than carbonic acid exists, but works well and multiplies in presence of a little carbonate of lime. Space is wanting here to go further into this subject, and the present purpose is simply to illustrate the fact that the interests of those who buy, as well as those who sell, artificial manures can be best promoted by a knowledge, well applied, of all the factors of plant production. The plant, like the man, to flourish, not only requires an abund- ant and varied bill of fare, but also a suitable lodging and the comforts of a well appointed home. The best economy of artificial manures is to be attained by intelligently investigating what special wants of the soil or crop their various grades are adapted to meet, and what further wants of soil or crop must be attended to in order to prevent that impoverishment of soil which otherwise sooner or later is likely to ensue. The experience of this has led many garden- ers to the erroneous conclusion that artificial manures are "stimulants and not nourishment," and that they "exhaust the soil," whereas they merely aid the gardener to exhaust the soil by rapidly removing the crop substances which the soil unaided can supply but slowly or insufficiently, and by impairing or des- troying one or several of those condi- tions which are indispensable to plant production.—/. /. Willis in the Journal of Horticulture. James Gurney. One of the best kno^n parkmen in the country to-day is James Gurney, superintendent of Tower Grove park, St. Louis, Mo. Mr. Gurney is a native of Buckinghamshire, Eng. His love for plants was inherited from his father, who owned a commercial gardening establishment. Before coming to this country Mr. Gurney served with dis- tinction on several important places, at the age of sixteen having charge of James Atkinson's place in Northampton, which was famous for its cyclamens. For three years he served at Regents park, where for some time he had charge of the Victoria regia and he had the for- tune of being the first to show the late Queen Victoria that plant in flower. At the Fisher & Holmes Handsworth Nur- James Gurney. series, at Sheffield, two years were spent to advantage among the trees and shrubs and he also was at Kew for a short time. At the age of 32 Mr. Gurney came to America, where he almost immediately secured a position with the late Henry Shaw, at his country residence, which later on became the Missouri Botanical Garden. At the time of his arrival the place was almost destitute of plants and not until one goes through the garden and sees the wonderful collection of to-day will he realize the amount of time and thought that have been expended in attaining this result. When Tower Grove park was given to the city of St. Louis by Mr. Shaw, Mr. Gurney was made superintendent. At that time it was an open prairie with four trees upon it. To-day there is not a better planned or planted park in the country. Mr. Gurney's hobby is aquatics and it would be difficult to find a larger or finer collection than his, or one so well planted. As a hybridizer he is widely known for his admirable productions. There is yet to be produced a finer ageratum than his Stella Gurney, which was put on the market a couple of years ago. Another of the Tower Grove park productions is Canna Sam Trelease and his rich crimson nymphaea, Frank Trelease, is only one of his sterling novelties among this class of plants. The camera caught Mr. Gurney in a characteristic attitude at his desk when the button was pressed for the snap-shot portrait herewith reproduced. How To Build A Greenhouse. Ed. Am. Florist: — Please give direc- tions for thebest way of building a green- house. I have cypress sash bars sixteen feet long and glass 16x24 inches enough to build a house 20x50 feet. I have also about 150 hot bed sash, 3x8 feet, and would like to build one large house. The ground is level. I intend to grow carna- tions in winter and bedding and vegetable plants in the spring. What would give the best results, a three-quarter span or even span? Should it run east and west, sloping south, or the opposite? Also how high should the walls be? F. J. W. Ordinarily an even-span house might be preferred for the purpose named, but it will be more economical of the material on hand if the roof is built three-quarter span with the sides sixteen and eight feet. The house should run east and west, but the direction of the longer slope will make little difference. The sash will be sufficient to cover a house 150 feet long, or by using it in connection with the sash bars two houses each 100 feet in length can be constructed. The best results can be secured with walls five feet high with two feet of glass in the sides, but it this is not used it will suffice to have the walls four feet high if the beds are along the walls. Set the posts four feet apart and upon them place a regular greenhouse plate. Have the ridge about six feet above the plates and after cutting off the ends of the sash bars at the proper angle nail them to the plate and ridge. To support the sash set 2x4-inch rafters every three feet. It will require two rows of sash on the longer side of the roof The upper one should lap over the lower row an inch or so. Ventilators can be readily provided where the sash bars are used, and the upper row of sash can be hinged at either end or side to provide ventilation. If hot water is used for heating the hou.ses it will require a boiler capable of handling 1,600 to 1,800 square feet of radiation, and the houses can be heated by using two 2y2-inch flows and seven or eight 2-inch returns in each. L. R. T. British Trade Topics. The chief event on this side since my last letter has been the opening by King Edward of the new exhibition hall and offices erected by the Royal Horticultural Society at Vincent square, Westminster. His majesty has always taken a keen interest in the society, having exhibited at the shows and subscribed to the build- ing fund. Hitherto the fortnightly shows of the society have been held in the Drill hall belonging to the London Scottish Volunteer battalion, but this left much to be desired in the way of sufficient lighting. The new building forms a fitting memorial of the society's 100 years' useful work. A satisfactory feature has been the activeco-operation rendered by the trade, who at great expense have supplied attractive exhibits for the fort- nightly shows, and have also rendered valuable aid on the various committees. Notable among these may be mentioned Geo. Bunyard, H. B. May, A. F. Pearson and Harry J. Veitch, who are members of 82 The American Florist. Aug. 13, the council. The new hall, which was used for the first time on Tuesday, when the National Carnation and Picotee Society held its annual display in con- junction with the society's exhibition, measures 75x142 feet, the total floor space afforded being nearly 13,000 superficial feet. The hall is covered with a glass roof, affording ample light in all parts. On the first floor of the east wing is a spacious lecture room, and in the west wing are three committee rooms. Ample accommodation is also provided for the council, the secretary and staff, and the valuable collection ot horticult- ural works known as the Lindley library. The Carnation Society's show was one ot the best ever witnessed in London, the competition in most of the classes being verv keen. Martin R. Smith, of Hayes, Kent, who has done a great deal to pop- ularize carnation culture in England, once again carried off a large number ot prizes, as well as the cup given for the highest aggregate number of points gained in the first division. It was a matter ot wide-spread regret that a recent severe domestic bereavement pre- vented Mr. Smith being in his customary place as chairman of the luncheon given to the committee and judges. This place was taken by Robert Sydenham, a well known trade grower of Birmingham, who has lately been invigorated by a trip to South Africa. For the last eighteen years Mr. Smith has given close attention to carnation culture and rais- ing new varieties. Amongst these may be mentioned Cecilia, a large yellow self One bloom grown under glass was five and one-fourth inches across, whilst the flowers in the open border are often four inches across. "My object," Mr. Smith once said, "all through has been to increase the growth of the carnation, both for garden and for show purposes. It is a lovely hardy flower, and has a variety that no other possesses. I have had my great reward in seeing its culti- vation increased during the last few years beyond my most sanguine expecta- tions, and in the belief that I have been able by my work at Hayes to give to it a hardiness of constitution which at one time it sadly lacked." Amongst the trade growers who exhib- ited was A. F. Button, a noted carnation specialist ot Bexley Heath, Kent. Mr. Dutton is able to send blooms to market all the year round. He restricts himself to a few varieties, which have been selected for their good quali- ties. "The selection is as follows: Mrs. Thos. W. Lawson, Enchantress, Fair Maid, Floriana, Melba, Harry Fenn, G. H. Crane, Queen Louise, Morning Glory, Alpine Glory, Royalty, Gov. Roosevelt and Norway. The tints are all either white, crimson, scarlet or shades of pink. James Douglas, of Edenside, Great Book- ham, another successful exhibitor, is this season making a special line of a new hybrid dianthus, Lady Dixon, which has been produced as a result of a cross with a sweet william and a Uriah Pike carna- tion. The foliage and appearance of the plant are those of a sweet william while the flowers resemble a carnation. Mr. Douglas has a new garden pink Snow- drift., The large and finely shaped blooms are pure white, with a light tinge of pale rose in the center. The fruit included a splendid collection ot gooseberries shown by Messrs. Veitch, who obtained the Hogg memorial medal of the R. H. S. W. Taylor, of Hampton, Middlesex, showed the late mid-season peach, Libra, which was raised by the late R. D. Blackmore, of Teddington, who combined the work ot novel writing and market growing, although it was stated that the former occupation was the more profitable. In the vegetable section was a new pea with purple pods, raised by Herbert S.Yates, Hoat's Farm, Sutton, Hounslow, Middlesex. The pea is a raid season variety of the wrinkled class, growing five or six feet high. The large leaves have a purple marking at their base, the purple pods being well filled The new National Potato Society which is conducting experiments in vari- ous parts of the country, will hold its first exhibition early in October. This will prove additionally attractive from the interest which has been aroused in the record making and costly tubers. Owing to the spell of dry weather, now happily interrupted, some of, the potato growers have not been very successful with certain of the high-priced varieties, of which so much was expected. A large trade has been done with the plants of the extensively boomed Eldorado variety. Catalogues Received. THE H. B. BEATTY S. A. F. CONVENTION BOWLING TROPHY— FIRST PRIZE. Isaac Hicks & Son, Westbury Station, N. Y., nursery stock and tree-movers; Domoto Brothers, East Oakland, Cal., nursery stock; Herendeen Manufacturing Company, Geneva ; N. Y., boilers; J. D. Thompson Carnation Company, Joliet, 111., carnations; the Leach Insecticide Company, Baltimore, Md., insecticide; Goos & Koenemann, Rheingau, Germany, plants; E. C. Ludwig, Allegheny, Pa., cut flowers and decorations; Shatemuc Nur- series, Barrytown, N. Y., nursery stock; Barr & Sons, London, Eng., bulbs; V. Lemoine Et Fils, Nancy, France, plants, seeds, etc.; Harrison & Sons, Leicester, Eng., seeds; Vaughan's Seed Store, Chi- cago, Adiantum Croweanum; Dillon Greenhouse Manufacturing Company, Bloomsburg, Pa., greenhouse construc- tion; H. den Ouden &Son, Boskoop, Hol- land, nursery stock; Johs. Telkamp, Hille- gom, Holland, bulbs; L. A. Budlong Com- pany, Chicago, onion sets; United States Nursery Company, Rich, Miss., shrubs; W. Wells & Company, Ltd., Redhill, Sur- rey, Eng., chrysanthemums; J. M. Thor- burn & Company, bulbs; A. Dessert, Chenonceaux (Indre-et-Loire), France, peonies: M. Herb, Naples, Italy, bulbs; W. B. Hartland & Son, Cork, Ire., bulbs; Hasslach & Roumanille, Saint- Remy-de-Provence, France, seeds; S. A. Van Konijnenburg & Company, Noord- wijk, near Haarlem, Holland, bulbs; |. Balme & Company, Mexico City, orchids; J. Pernet-Ducher, Venissieux les Lyon, (Rhone), France, new rose; Barbier & Company, Orleans, France, fruit trees; Anatole Cordonnier & Fils, Bailleul (Nord) , France, chrysanthemums. EvAKSTON, III —Fred Fisher is rebuild- ing all his greenhouses and adding one. Canton, 111.— George W. Jacobs, owing to the ill health of his wife, will leave here soon, and the business will thereafter be carried on under the old name B. Jacobs. 1904. The American Florist. 83 THE RETAIL TRADE CiBOTlUM ScHiEDEl is peculiarly efiect- ive as a florists' window plant. Tip the pot forward to show the full beauty of the crown. Yucca filamentosa is now blooming. Its stately spikes of flowers show up with striking effect against a dark background in hall decoration or for show-window adornment. BoccoNiA CORDATA is a useful and strikingly effective material (or large work in country house decoration at this season. In large and deep jars of water it keeps perfectly for a long time. Vagfaries of Department Store Trade. In the fall of the year a florist at West Hoboken had about 2,000 Ficus elastica for which he had no room. They were plants worth in ordinary trade about $50 per hundred. A New York depart- ment store buyer offered to give him $700 for the lot, that is to say 35 cents apiece. The offer was accepted, and the plants were advertised "for two days only, one plant at 25 cents." They were sold within the two days, and it was necessary to get from 300 to 400 more to enable the store to fill orders taken. The manager of the store's floral depart- ment was asked how such a transaction could pay the proprietors, and if it was not considered a direct loss to his depart- ment. The reply was that the house charged the loss, which was the differ- ence between 35 cents cost and the 25 cents selling price, to "advertising," and considered it good advertising, inasmuch as it filled the whole place with buyers who came down on trains from all the surrounding little towns to secure such a great bargain. While the sale lasted there was an increased activity in nearly every department of the store, and in the greenhouse department over $700 worth of extra business at good prices was done in those two days. This transaction, however, helped to kill the ficus business in New York, because the regular florists could not see how they could pay 50 cents for the plants by the hundred, which somebody else was able to retail at 25 cents. It is wonderful what the bargain idea will do when it takes possession of people's minds. In striking contrast is an experience related by another florist. A department store in Philadelphia wanted to buy 3,000 hyacinths at Easter. The florist had been selling them to all the other florists at $10 per hundred, but the department store's buyer wanted to secure them at $S. The florist declined the order at this price but afterwards the buyer called him up on the telephone and stated that he had instructions to buy the lot mentioned at $10 and also that his orders were to retail them at 5 cents each. The florist promptly called the deal off'. A florist in Philadelphia sold 1,000 roses to a department store, 500 in 4-inch pots at 15 cents, which were advertised to be sold at 25 cents, and 500 at 35 cents which were advertised at 50 cents. The whole thousand were sold before noon. The manager of the department called up the greenhouse man on the 'phone, and told him they had a big mishap in handling the roses, the girls in their haste to get them ready for customers having marked them all at 50 cents — at which price, however, they were all eagerly snapped up. As a mat- ter of fact the smaller roses could be bought from any florist for about 30 cents. The department stores, however, with one notable exception in New York, are not conducting the plant business very judiciously. At present they seem to be on the look-out only for job lots at sacri- fice prices, which are advertised as bar- gains, and at the low prices made quickly sold. But what an opening there is for the department stores to conduct a plant and flower business along legiti- mate lines, carrying full stocks of first- class plants and flowers in all the vari- ous lines, and selling them at legitimate prices. With their immense crowd of customers they could do a very large business, and in that way be a great help to the grower. The retailer, though, might not be able to see how such stores would be helpful to him. One grower in Philadelphia has a good deal on every year with a department store which takes fromhim about 10,000 small plants of shamrock and distrib- utes them gratis to the customers on St. Patrick's day as an advertisement for the store. It is rather strange that some of the large department stores in other cities have not also carried out this idea. The object, of course, is to attract the patronage of customers of Hibernian origin. New York. The demand (or cut flowers is exceed- ingly light and the market is absolutely without tone, the usual condition of things at this time of year. There is plenty of opportunity for all hands to take a good long siesta at midday, and establishments begin closing after two o'clock. The weather since Sunday has been o( an ideal character, and produce accordingly is arriving in good shipping condition. New roses are very plentiful and their quality fair. Long stemmed stock, however, is in short supply, and wholesalers are looking questionably at growers' gradings. Lilies are not sell- ing as well as they did, but still command a good price. Lilium lancifolium album and rubrum are coming in and bring 2 cents for shortstemmed, and 4 cents for long stemmed stock. Lily of the valley is in poor demand and choice stock moves very slowly. Hydrangea blooms have made their appearance ia great quantity, but do not meet with ready sale, as very- little funeral work is offering. Much of the stock goes off at the minimum price. Asters continue plentiful but show improvement in quality. Queen of the Market variety appears to be about finished, and Semple's Branching asters are just arriving. The latter are of pretty good quality. Smilax and asparagus are slow sellers. Sweet peas are quite done. A good many changes and improve- ments are in progress over in the West Hoboken district. Charles Deitz has an iron frame house, 28x150, nearly finished. John Birnie is rebuilding one 22x112. J. Fiesser has just completed a range of five small houses. P. Hansen has rented the Hillebrecht place. George Darsley, of Jersey City, is putting in three new Hitchings boilers. H. C. Steinhoff' has gone to his Jersey farm, where he has 110 acres and on which he intends to start a nursery. Otto Boehler is building two iron houses. John Thumann is pulling down his greenhouses on Hudson boule- vard and selling ofif the property. Joseph Gard, the last surviving member of the old time firm of Dailledouze, Zeller & Gard, died last week at Hicksville, L, I., at the age of 76 years. Mr. Gard was one of the few remaining types of the old race of gardeners who did much to bring horticulture into high repute in the vicin- ity o( New York. After the dissolution of the firm the members individually established themselves in business in Flatbush. Mr. Gard's place adjoining the Dailledouze property was purchased and absorbed in the Dailledouze place some years ago and after Mr. Gard's retirement. Arrangements for the trip to St. Louis under the auspices of the New York Florists' Club are being completed as rapidly as possible. Among those who have handed in their requests for accom- modation to Chairman P. O'Mara are Wm. H. Taplin, Holmesburg, Pa.; C. E. Allen, Brattleboro, Vt.; I. L. Powell, Millbrook, N. Y.; Frank Hamilton, Dept. of Parks, New York; Alfred H. Langjahr and wife, New York, and John Scott, Brooklyn. Mr. O'Mara's own name, of course, is on record. C. Hunt, Staten Island, is building two large houses for carnations. John Scott enthusiastically announces that he has the finest lot of nephrolepis, all classes, in the United States. He is packing up for St. Louis, where he will make a cap- tivating display of the Scottii fern and enter it for the medal. L. Bonnot, of Bonnot Brothers, has just made his semi-annual visit to his greenhouses at Flemington, N. J. One of his houses will be utilized for calla lilies, another for fine grade carnations, and the rest for miscellaneous stock. Michael Ford, of Ford Brothers, has returned from a two weeks' vacation spent at Greenwood lake. He is arrang- ing to spend a day or two at Atlantic City towards the end of the month. MESSENGERS' CAPS USED BY NEW YORK FLORISTS. 84 The American Florist, Aug. 13, John Weir, of Brooklyn, has given up the three acres of ground he has for many years leased at Bay Ridge. The property was sold, it is understood, for $13,000, about $2,000 less than Mr. Weir oflfered for it twenty years ago. Mrs. John Hutzelmann, eldest daughter of E. C. Matthies, of Woodside, L. I., died last Thursday. She left an infant three days old. Over forty floral pieces were sent to the family, many from iriends in the trade. The New York Market Gardeners' Asso- ciation was finally incorporated last Wednesday, the incorporators being Messrs. Birnie, Steinhoff, Darsley, Kel- log, Dalv and Lenker, and the amount of stock $5,000. Chas. C. Reed, who formerly kept a restaurant at Sixth avenue and Eigh- teenth street, was arrested last week for passing a worthless check, on complaint of Florist H. J. Hofifmeier, of 2297 Broad- way. H. H. Berger & Company have received all their shipments of Harrisii and freesias, and their French and Dutch bulbs are now on the way. They have just issued their annual autumn price list. Charles Bird, of Arlington, N. J., is arranging for a large auction sale of some of his choice stock, to take place about the middle of September. John P. Cleary will be the auctioneer. Charles Lustgarten, of Elmhurst, L. I., is snugly installed in his new house. The three greenhouses which Lord & Burn- ham built for him on his property are now ready for stock. John Bingham, the Ridge wood N. J., florist, died and was buried last week. He was what the trade is pleased to call an "old timer" and was always held in high esteem. Frank H. Traendly, of Traendly & Schenck, and Mrs. Traendly leave for St. Louis, July 13, to take in the exposi- tion and florists' convention. Gustave C. C. Scbrader, of Elmhurst, L. I., grower of smilax, has augmented his delivery service with another auto- mobile. Geo. Vocke, assistant to J. A. Millang, manager of the New York Cut Flower Company, is enjoying a week's vacation. Fritz Miller and G. Both, of Yonkers, are delegates to the New York state fire- men's convention next week at Dunkirk. A. L. Miller is erecting two steel frame greenhouses, each 16x100 feet, at his place at Jamaica. L I. Arthur T. Boddington returned on Tuesday from an extended trip through the east. H. Ulrich, of Woodside, L. I., is cutting outside carnations at the rate of 1,000 a day. Jas. Hart, Jr., is spending a few days at Asbury Park, N. J. Mr. Nash, of Moore, Hentz & Nash, is enjoying a vacation. Chicago. An improvement all along the line is looked tor from now on. During the week the supply has shortened percepti- bly in all lines. American Beauty roses continue a very scarce article, while Bride and Bridesmaid remain about equal to the demand. Carnations are not showing much of an increase in cut and the quality is not improving as rapidly as could be desired. Asters are coming in now at a gieat rate, as are gladioli, which have been claiming a good share of the demand for some time. Sweet peas, valley, etc., are now side lines to asters, but are holding up fairly well. The drainage board has been asked to make a slight change in the route of the Bvanston auxiliary channel in order to preserve one of the most beautiful nat- ural groves in Cook county. The prop- erty is owned by P. S. Peterson & Son, and is part of a tract valued at nearly $1,000,000. It is covered with black walnut and elm trees. Carl Netschert, 187 South Clark street, importer and manufacturer of artificial flowers and metal wreaths, has just returned from a European business trip well stocked with new ideas and new goods. Swain Nelson & Company have been incorporated with a capital of $20,000 The incorporators are Seymour G. Nelson, A. E. Nelson and A. L Goerwitz. Kroeschell Brothers Company is show- ing the Kroeschell improved greenhouse boiler at St. Louis. During the S. A. F. convention W. L. Kroeschell will have personal charge of the exhibit. The George Wittbold Company on Saturday, July 30, gave its employes a picnic. The day was passed with various forms of sports. L. H. Winterson and John P. Degnan, of E. F. Winterson Company, have been rusticating in the country for a week. E. E. Peiser, of Kennicott's, has gone to Manitoba, where he will spend the balance of the summer recuperating. H. N. Bruns has added an addition to his place at 1409 West Madison street for the growing of general stock. IF YOU ARE GOING TO THE ST. LOUIS CONVENTION, Advise P. J HAUSWIRTH NOW. Telephone or Write. Peter Reinberg, alderman of the twenty- sixth ward, has donated $5,000 for a new church in Summerdale. A new retail store will soon be opened at Thirty-filth street and Michigan avenue by O. J. Friedman. The collection of fancy leaved caladium plants at the South park is looking par- ticularly fine this season. Weiland & Risch have finished housing carnations. Their stock never was in better shape. Alexander Newett, of J. B. Deamud's, is enjoying a vacation of a week. O. P. Bassett and wife are spending some time at Lake Gfeneva. Visitors: • C. Loveridge, Peoria, 111.; Miss ' Rennison, Sioux City, la.; H. M. Burt, Battle Creek, Mich.; M. Reukauf, of Bayersdorfer & Company, Philadel- phia; Mr. Ford, of A. Herrmann's. New York. Philadelphia. Business is fair for the season, there having been quite a~ quantity of choice funeral designs seen about the stores. The flowers now in stock consist of Bride and Bridesmaid roses, which are a little bet- ter the past week; Kaiserin, Carnot, Lib- erty, American Beauty and Queen of Edgely. Asters, white, pink, lavender and purple, are also a shade better. Good valley, gladioli and Japanese lilies and a few carnations are seen. Double petu- nias, achilleas and white hydrangeas about make up the assortment, with prices the same as last week. Niessen's specials this week have been Newport Beauties and valley, extra fine stock. His being open from 9 to 12 on Sunday is a great help, particularly at this time of year. The convention is now the main topic. Quite a number are going, with some still on the fence. The delegation from this city is likely to reach thirty-five or per- haps a few more, which will not be so bad, considering the long journey. In the matter of exhibits Philadelphia will hold up her end as usual, if she does not do better, as our florists' supply men, H. Bayersdorfer & Company and M. Rice & Company, will each have exhibits that will outdo all their former efforts, great as they have been. Messrs. H. A. Dreer. Charles Ball, Lemuel Ball, Robert Craig & Son and Joseph Heacock will have large displays of their choicest palms and other plants that will make a horticult- ural show of themselves. There is no question that the S. A. F. is a great fac- tor in stirring up the entire florists' busi- ness of the country. All the wide awake firms that do a shipping trade put their best foot forward to lead or be well up in the first ranks in such a competition as is offered at the annual trade exhibition of the society. The retailers and other consumers of the adjacent section of the country are sureto attend, as they know they will be sure to find the latest crea- tion in their line and a JuU and better assortment of staple goods than it is possible to see anywhere else. A very pleasant afternoon was spent on Saturday, August 6. A party of more or less cricket enthusiasts was invited to have a game at the nurseries of Thos. Meehan & Sons atDreshertown, Pa., and incidentally to inspect the magnificent stock of shade and ornamental trees and evergreens to be found growing there. The party was met at Camp Hill station by Thos. B. Meehan, with two large hay wagons, with four-in-hand teams, and after a ride of three miles through a beau- tiful country, reached Dreshertown, where a fine lunch was served. The visitors were then driven over the nursery, some 300 acres in extent, which was found to be in splendid condition and filled with every conceivable plant, tree or shrub to be found in a nursery. Two or three car loads per day is the output here during the shipping season. The cricket game was next in order. Elevens captained by George C. Watson and John Gardner played a very interesting game. John Fowler was high bat with eleven runs for the Watson team, while William Lord made fourteen for the Montgomery eleven, as Mr. Gardner's aggregation was called. The Montgomerys won with a score of fifty, while their oppo- nents were all out for only thirty-two. John Westcott spends much of his time at his Waretown bungalow. Last week he had as guests Messrs. May, Dean, Burton and Cartledge. He says fishing is first-class but keeps no record so there is no story to send along. Fred Ehret is getting in great Adian- tum cuneatum, or if not that famous variety something "just as good," as the druggists say. Mr. Efaret says that the summer business is all right with him. Louis Couche, ofHaverford, is remodel- ing many of his houses. Violets are his specialty, all single. This year he has 100,000 plants and will have nothing else. Ed. Reid is getting in some of the best home grown American Beauties from new stock of local growers. He declares they are equal to the imported. The Floral Exchange is sending in some igo4. The American Florist. 85 Bridesmaid and Bride roses to Eugene Bernbeimer that are extra fine for the time of year. S. S. Pennock surprises the boys every few days with a box of cattleyas which are indeed scarce these davs. K. Boston. Most of the cut flower stoclc being received is very poor in quality. In roses there are some good Kaiserin and Car- not, but the other standard varieties average low grade and this is also true of carnations, lily of the valley and peas. Asters are beginning to make an impres- sion as to quantity and are improving in quality as compared with the earlier crop. Saturday's exhibition at Horticultural Hall brought ^at a splendid showing of novelties in many classes. The sensa- tional exhibit was a group of new lilies from the Philippines, which J. K. M. L. Farquhar found on his recent visit to the islands and has named the Farquhar Christmas .ily. Although smaller than filberts the bulbs throw flowers that measure ten inches in length on slender, graceful stems, and, as the blooms are produced in from six to eight weeks, Mr. Farquhar believes they are destined to revolutionize the lily forcing business. This exhibit received the rare award of a gold medal. A certificate of merit was awarded to the F. L. Ames estate for Rehmannia angulata and to W. N. Craig for herbaceous phlox and honorable men- tion was given to Blue Hill Nurseries for seedling phlox, W. N. Craig for seedling phlox and to F. S. Davis for bush dolichos. It was prize day for phloxes and the display was very fine, first, sec- ond, third and fourth prizes going to the Blue Hill Nurseries, Wm Whitman, T. C. Thurlow and George HoUis. F. S. Gray, who loved a maiden more strenuously than his pocketbook could support, undertook to keep her supplied with floral love tokens from the exquisite stock offered by Thos. F. Galvin, charged to somebody else. Several times he did this and then there came trouble. In court he was sentenced to spend a month down at Deer Island, where golden rod waits only to be picked, but he demurred and entered an appeal. N. F. McCarthy & Company have pur- chased from the assignee the stock and fixtures of the late firm of Geo. A. Suth- erland. Baltimore. The market is featureless. Except the unremitting but modest calls for daily stock for the stores and the variable demands for funerals, business is at its lowest ebb. The supply of outside material gradually increases in the face of an ever-diminishing demand, but inside stuff is scarce, especially of good roses, American Beauty being unobtainable. Asters are about over, but there is an avalanche of Cochet roses. Fisher car- nations grow abundantly, but the supply from the houses is practically ended. Wagon loads of hydrangeas and rudbeckias come into the city to be moved thence to the dumps. The weather continues ideal. The sun is war 01, but the air is pleasantly fresh and the nights cool and refreshing, this being characteristic of August in this latitude. For some days there has been a foggy atmosphere which somewhat obscures the sun's rays, and there is speculation in the daily papers as to its cause, some contending that it is smoke from remote forest fires, but it seems rather an atmospheric condition depend- ing on the quick evaporation from the earth after the heavy and frequent rain- falls. The interest in the coming florists' convention at St. Louis seems to have dissipated. So far as known no party has been made up and except Richard Vincent and his son, who have already gone, only two representatives of the trade are even reasonably sure to attend, C. L. Seybold, of Patterson Park, and Fred C. Bauer, of Govanstown. J. Bolgiano & Son have leased from the trustees of the Johns HopKins Hospital the buildings to be erected at Light and Pratt streets. These buildings will be five stories high. The firm has also leased from the same trustees the three upper floors of two adjoining buildings, which will be used in its business. Mrs. Fischer, wife of Henry Fischer, of Sinclair's Lane, is in the hospital, having been operated on for appendicitis. The daughter of Robt. C. Graham, who had the same experience, is convalescent. A. M. Regnardt is building a green- house on the old Frederick road above Irvington, about 16x75 feet, for general stock. S. B. St. Louis. The market this week has been very dull. Asters were a glut. Gladioli and tuberoses are not overplentiful. Roses are scarce, especially good stock. Out- door white carnations arenowcoming in. Many rooms have been engaged by visiting florists for the convention, which promises to be the largest ever held. St. Louis expects the attendance to be some- thing out of the ordinary. We wish all visitors a good time. It is certain they will be well taken care of bv the St. Louis Florists' Club. A souvenir book to be presented to every member of the S. A. F. is now out and is a very fine piece of work. It is one of the finest ever printed at any con- vention of the S. A. F. — good paper, etc. Frank Ellis is getting a few Kaiserin and Carnot roses which bring 8 cents. Mr. Ellis says he cannot obtain enough good stock. Miss Theresa Badaracco has been busy with funeral orders. This energetic lady has one of the finest delivery wagons in St. Louis. C. A. Kuehn and Jule Bepeke are busy putting on the finishing touches for the S. A. F. convention, Ostertag Brothers report trade very good for this time of year. W. F. Washington, D. C. At the last meeting of the Florists' Club a resolution was passed deciding to extend an invitation for the next S. A. F. convention to be held in this city. Pres. W. F. Gude will head a delegation to St. Louis that will use all the eloquence at their command to accomplish the pur- pose set forth in the resolution. We wish them success, knowing well that they are abundantly qualified to present the claims of Washington as an ideal con- vention city. But St. Louis, the exposi- tion and the convention, to say nothing of the "pike," will be a bewildering expe- rience to men who, when at home, are snug in bed at 10 o'clock p. ra. I will therefore mention a few of what may at first sight seem minor advantages of bringing the convention here, but are nevertheless important. There will be plenty of room and plenty to satisfy the wants of the inner man. Washington is never crowded in summer, and it is a sure thing that in August most of the office seekers will have gone broke and gone home. Then again, it makes no differ- ence whether the beef trust goes up or down, there will be plenty of meat, for there are several railways running out of Washington that tap the rich bear and possum belt of the south. The Potomac river is full offish and the admiral of the oyster fleet has confidentially assured me that if the florists come here every ship in his squadron shall be gav with bunt- ing and grog. As to the' truly great attractions of Washington the delegates from this city will be able to give a full description. An evening walk through the parks at this season arouses a feeling akin to sym- pathy for those who are being soothed by the tuneful lay of the mosquito at sea- side and other resorts; for they go away, frequently seeking rest and comfort in vain, when they have left it right here at their doors. It is doubtful if Monument park ever looked better at this season. The beautiful sloping lawn from the base of the monument looks equal to one of those wonderful English lawns that are so frequently used to point a moral. The bedding, which is under the supervision of Landscape Gardener Brown, is in fine condition and reflects credit on his department. On through the mall proper, the trees are delightful and the seats inviting; the hydrangeas and other flow- ering shrubs give color to the landscape and it is a treat to be among them. Out on the Soldiers' Homegrounds is another fine place to spend an afternoon. Super- intendent McPherson keeps everything in ship shape. This year he has several fine beds of cannas, his Martha Washing- ton's being particularly good. The next monthly meeting of the Florists' Club, September 6, will be dahlia night. All growers of dahlias, commer- cial or private, are cordially invited to send specimen blooms of merit of named varieties to Schmidt's hall, 516 Ninth street, N. W., in care of Sec. Peter Bisset, and they will be properly cared for and placed on exhibition. The Butterfield Nursery Company has been incorporated with a capital of $50,000. The incorporators are J. S. Butterfield, E. C. Butterfield, C. A. Fet- ters, G. M. Shafer, E. W. McCormick, E. M. Freeman and B. E. Kretschmann. The obituary notice of the late John H. Ley, published in the American Florist of August 6, was supposed to be correct, but I have since learned that he was born at Haverstock Hill, London, not at Bir- mingham as stated. J. E. Anderson, who recently took charge of J. R Freeman's Brightwood avenue range, has the place in good con- dition and the stock is doing well. S. E. San Francisco. Good flowers are very scarce; most of it is outside stock. Asters, which are fairly good, sell at 15 and 20 cents per dozen, and other outdoor-stock, such as coreopsis, gladioli, sunflowers, mignon- ette and sweet peas continue poor. Tube- roses are in and bring 75 cents and $1 per dozen. There is not a great demand. Roses and carnations are of a poor qual- ity. Business is about the same as'last reported, although a change is expected when the Knights Templar conclave takes place. 86 The American Florist. Aup-. 13, One of the oldest stores of the city, known as the Flower Market, at 33 Geary street, is a thing of the past. The Frank & Parodi Company, which recently owned it, is now in its new quarters, a block above the old establishment. The reason for giving tip the old place was that the landlord had raised the rent to an unreasonable amount. The Haight street nursery, owned by Mr. Carlson, who is now in Europe, was sold at auction on July 27. Everything sold brought a good price. The bulk of the stock was bought by Mr. Anderson, who had charge of the place during Mr. Carlson's absence. Inasmuch as all of the florists could not agree on the question of closing up on Sunday afternoons all stores are now to be seen open. It was a pity that they could not come to some understanding, as it was intended for their mutual benefit. The Pacific Coast Horticultural Society contemplates giving a picnic at Santa Cruz. A committee has been appointed to secure rates to that place. As yet nothing definite has been decided. The writ of F. Shibeley asking for a restraining order prohibiting the flower venders from obstructing the sidewalks until the case has been decided has been refused by Judge Sloss. P. Leduc has sold his entire place to D. Armanino, who will carry on the busi- ness as usual. A. J. R. Reukauf, of H. Bayersdorfer & Com- pany, Philadelphia, Pa. Bison. Pittsburg. Buffalo. So far this month it has been very quiet. It will now enable those who are going to make alterations do it and feel easier about it. The largest alterations in stores this year will be S. A. Ander- son's, who will change the entrance, lower the floor and make several other changes. W.J. Palmer & Son will make alterations inside the store and whencompletedboth stores will be up to date. With Keitsch's new store Buffalo will be proud of her stores. The regular meeting of the Florists' Club was held at W. F. Kasting's August 3. Considerable business of importance was transacted. Two members were elected. The principal business was the approving of the preliminary schedule of the H. A. Meldrum flower show. The premiums this year are very generous, and the classes materially changed. There is no plant class this year, which seems too bad, as those shown last year were certainly good. There will be a special prize of a silver cup known as the Buffalo Florists' Club cup for a basket of any flowers other than chrysanthemums. Superintendent Keitsch reports that there will be more room than last year. The St. Louis trip was talked up and at least eight will leave here on Monday noon, arriving in St. Louis on Tuesday morning. We will have a bowling team and several are in training. The prize list has been issued for the flower show of the H. A. Meldrum Com- pany, which will be held November 9-12. Liberal prizes are oflered, mostly for chrysanthemum blooms, but there are additional prizes for decorations, carna- tions and roses. Wm. F. Kasting's cup for the bowling match is a beauty. It will be known as the Kasting cup and be a perpetual prize. The Florists' Club is to be the guest of Wm. Scott in Corfu in the near future. S. A. Anderson and family are at the Island club for August. Recent visitors: Richard Ludwig, of A. N, Pierson's, Cromwell, Conn.; Martin At the Florists' Club meeting on August 2 all business relating to our recent picnic was disposed of and the picnic committee was dissolved with the thanks of the thanks of the club. Next came the dis- cussion on railroad transportation and matters relating to the S. A. F. conven- tion. The Wabash has offered a rate of $15 per round trip good for fifteen days; the rate for double berth in Pullman sleeper is $3.50. After considerable dis- cussion on the question unanimous con- sent was given to the motion to grant E. C. Reinaman individual authority to act for the club in the selection of the rate, road and arrangements. To date about seventeen persons have expressed their intention of going to the conven- tion, and those intending to go should immediately notify E. C. Reineman, 16 Lowery street, Allegheny, who will be glad to arrange for them and give any information possible regarding the arrangements. The arrangements for departure are that the club will leave August 14 and arrive in St. Louis on Monday morning. The hour of departure depends upon the road selected by Mr. Reineman. John Bader and his daughter Mary will take the California tour with the Tem- lars, which will require about thirty days to complete. Julius Ludwig has returned from an extensive trip in the eastern cities. Thos. Ulam and wife will spend a few weeks near Emmelton, Pa. E. C. Ludwig will open his new store about September 1. Gus and J. W. Ludwig are receiving some fine gladioli. Arthur Lins is spending his vacation at Conneaut lake. Albert Nickel has gone to the country for two weeks. Robert Springer is visiting in Cleve- land, O. Visitors: M. Reukauf, H. Bayersdorfer & Company, Philadelphia, Pa.; Mr. Eschner, of M. Rice & Company, Phila- delphia, Pa. E. L. M. Toronto. Business keeps up remarkably well. The many calls received for orders mostly for funerals are taxing growers to their utmost and it is impossible to secure enough stock with which to fill orders. The quality of the old rose stock is fast deteriorating and new stock is as yet not in sufficient quantity to meet ordinary demands. Carnations are lack- ing in quantity about the same as the roses, and were it notforthe many asters which are coming in the ground work for funeral work would be exceedingly scarce. Sweet peas are of very large flower this season and do much to help out on the ordinary orders. About seventy gardeners and florists of Toronto and their friends responded to the kind invitation of the Dale Estate, of Brampton, to the gala day and festivi- ties which were tendered to the employes and friends. A very enjoyable afternoon and evening were spent. The large premi- ses of the Dale Estate were viewed by those interested, all the modern improve- ments were minutely examined, and after a general inspection the place was pro- nounced to be in very good shape. The nicely plaiited houses of roses look very promising, and already some stong healthy plants of Bride and Bridesmaid are producing good blooms. One range consists of twelve long benches of Ameri- can Beauty roses, and another of eight benches all look very well advanced. The carnation plants look strong and sturdy and indications are of very good stock. Chrysanthemums show good growth and in the green line every- thing looks promising. From here the party was invited to Mr. Jennings' large grounds, where his athletic grounds were tendered for the different events of the afternoon. The weather was ideal and the many races and different events were all keenly contested. Base ball, lacrosse and cricket were indulged in and the many members of the fair sex acted as the inspiring onlookers. No doubt the most notable of the races was the bald-headed one. Baldness, unfortun- ately, seems to be epidemic with the florists, no doubt caused from worry, from lack of heat in cold weather, mildew in warm weather and stem rot in all kinds of weather. Mr. Duggan, the active manager of the Dale Estate, gave a good demonstration of his useful active- ness by winning this race, with Thomas Manton, the ex-president of the C. H. A., as a close second, while the "also rans" are too numerous to mention. After these two events the Dale Estate served refresh- ments, which were much appreciated. A very hearty vote of thanks was tendered the donors of the afternoon's entertain- ment. A few of us took the opportunity of inspecting the other places of interest in Brampton. R. Jennings' place is also in a very advanced state for this season. His carnations are looking grand. His chrysanthemums show fine growth. He is still cutting some good carnations from old stock and is sending fine asters to market. Dr. and Mrs. Walter Muston, of the North Toronto Floral Company, are on a tour through the Thousand Islands. They will shoot the rapids on the way to Montreal and will take the train from there to the convention at Ottawa. Wm. Fendley is busy in build- ing another range for violets. These have all been planted and the construc- tion part is getting on nicely. He is installing ne w boilers ond the plants look promising. Most of the growers are at present busily engaged in their building opera- tions and with the rapid progress so noticeable among them they will have finished long before the frost arrives. Wm. McKay is cutting some very fine longlflorum lilies. These are outdoor grown stock and the flowers are excep- tionally large D J. Sinclair has returned from a trip to New York and Philadelphia, where he secured supplies and novelties for his business. W. Jay & Son are sending in some well grown Lilium speciosum, which helps to fill in considerably. H. G. D. Newport, R. I. Newport's best summer month is always August, for it is then that society is en- tertaining, and the florists are busy arranging the dinner, luncheon and other decorations for the summer colony. While this season is no exception and a great many entertainments are daily being given there is lacking that lavish expenditure of money that is seen in some years. The first meeting for August of the Newport Horticultural Society was held tgo4. The American Florist. 87 Wednesday evening in Mercury hall, with President James J. Sullivan in the chair. The matter of prizes for amateur growers was discussed and approved by the society, and at the September exhibition the plan of oflfering five prizes to amateur dahlia growers will be tried. These prizes will be for the best five collections and will be in amounts of $5 for first, then $4, $3, $2, and the fifth award $1. The greatest interest is being shown on every hand in the coming show in September, and it promises to be the best the society has ever held Many plans and arrange- ments for it were made at this meeting, and James T. Scott, who was here repre- senting the F. R. Pierson Company, of Tarrytown-onthe-Hudson, N. Y., gave us an interesting talk on his impressions of Newport as it was his first visit here. The evening passed most pleasantly, and we all hope that Mr. Scott will visit us often in the future. The following letter was received this week from Dexter M. Ferry, of Detroit, Mich.: "Having been chosen as one of the representatives in the United States of the Vilmorin committee I enclose a translation of an appeal from their presi- dent and treasurer for contributions to a Vilmorin monument to be erected in Paris, France." Mr. Ferry enclosed copy of the appeal and added: "I may say that I am in full sympathy with this move- ment for a Vilmorin monument, and if you or your firm desire to make a con- tribution for said purpose, and will send the same to me, I will acknowledge receipt and forward it to the general treasurer of the fund in Paris." A very elaborate garden fete, for the benefit of the Newport Tuberculosis Pre- vention Association will be given at The Elms, the beautiful residence of Edward ]. Berwind, on Monday after- noon, August 15. The ladies of the sum- mer colony will preside over various tables for the sale of flowers, fruits, etc , that have been donated. Already tickets enough have been sold at $1 each, and orders promised to assure a fund of $5,000 for this worthy object. It will be one of the great social functions of the season. George Westland, who the latter part of last April went to Cambridge, Mass., to take charge of the Mount Auburn ceme- tery, was in town last Thursday making arrangements to move his family to Cam- bridge. Mr. Westland was formerlv head gardener at "Bay View" for Commodore Lewis Cass Ledyard. While only in the city over night Mr. Westland managed to call upon many of his old friends in the craft, who were greatly pleased to see him and know he was succeeding so well in his new position. There is not much that a seedsman can put in his windows at this season, but those who pass the George A. Weaver Company's store on Broadway are attracted and interested by the display of spaniels in its window. This exhibit is made by the Spratt's Patent Company to advertise its dog medicines and dog food. It has proved quite a trade bringer at this dullest season of the year. Mrs. Admiral Baldwin is having set- tees placed in front of Snug Harbor on Bellevue avenue, which the public will be permitted to use. These settees are cut into the outside of the beautiful privet hedge, just at the edge of the sidewalk. They will be much appreciated as they are the only seats on that part of the avenue. Beautiful decorations of yellow, in con- nection with a novel electrical contriv- ance, a recent Parisian importation, were arranged by Hodgson at a dinner this week at Belmead for Mr. and Mrs. George S. Scott. V. A. Vanicek and wife have returned from a visit to Mrs. Vanicek's paren'.s. Colonel and Mrs. W. S. Faulkner, at Cazenovia, N. Y. They also visited Geneva, Rochester and Niagara Falls. We have had rain for a week, and the lawns all over town again are beautifully green. It was getting very dry here, but everything outdoors is now in first-class condition. Visitors: James T. Scott, representing F. R. Pierson Company, Tarrytown-on- the-Hudson, N. Y.; C. B. Knickman, with McHutchison & Company, New York; and S. G. Harris, Tarry town, N. Y. X. Tarrytown, N. Y. The regular monthly meeting of the Tarrytown Horticultural Society was held in the Vanderbilt building, Tarry- town, July 26. The following special prizes were accepted, to be competed for at the fall exhibition: Twenty-five dollars for the best 36 chrysanthe- mum blooms. 6 varieties, 6 of each — $15 for first prize and $10 for second; from Mrs Geo. Lewis Tarrytown. Five dollars from C. Vanderbilt. Tarrytown, for the largest cut chrvsanthemum bloom exhibited. Fifteen dollars from A. T. Boddiigton for best 3 p ants of specimen ferns— $.0 for first prize and $5 for second. A check for $100 was received from E. G. Reid, Irvington, N. Y., who will be presented with a life membership in the society. Mrs. Henry Draper, of Dobbs Ferry, was elected an honorary member, and A. T. Boddington, of New York, was elected an active member. Nominations for active membership were: Herbert Shave, Irvington, N. Y.; Angus Ross, Ossining N. Y., and A. Golding, Irving- ton, N. Y. The monthly prize offered by Treasurer James Lawrie for the best display of flowers cut from hardy shrubs was awarded to A. McKenzie, superintendent for Samuel Untermejer, Greystone, Yon- kers. Honorable mention was awarded to H. Kaslberg, Dobbs Ferry, and a certificate of merit to the F. R. Pierson Company, Tarrytown, N. Y., for a very fine display of hardy phlox, comprising over thirty varieties of the most exquisite colors. It was decided to have the annual out- ing of the society on August 17 at Rye Beach, and the committee has arranged for a shore dinner at Beck's hotel at 2 o'clock. Tickets can be had by members and friends from any of the executive committee on the receipt of $1. A few of the members expect to get up a clay pigeon shooting match to make the day more enjoyable. James Scott opened a discussion on the forming of a gardeners' organization, such as the one being formed in London, but except Mr. Scott not one of the mem- bers present seemed to be in favor of such an organization. Thos. A. Lee. RoCKFOBD, III — Henry B. Sullivan has bought the Reynolds greenhouse and this he will have moved to his property in North Main street. His old green- house will be torn down and one twice as large constructed. Colorado Springs, Col. — A meeting of the EI Paso County Horticultural society was held July 26 for the further discussion of plans and arrangements for the flower show which will occur on August 24, 25 and 26. New York to St. Louis. Following are the arrangements for transportation to theS. A.F. convention at St. Louis, as announced by Chairman Patrick O'Mara of the transportation committee. The route is by the Balti- more & Ohio R. R., with stop-overs at Philadelphia, Washington and Cincin- nati. The rates are, season excursion ticket $34; sixty day excursion $28.35; fifteen day excursion $23 25; Pullman rate $6 each way. Mr. O'Mara urges that reservations be given the committee at the earliest possible moment — he emphasizes this — and states that on request the committee will endeavor to secure hotel accommodations also. Refreshments for the special train have not been forgotten. Chlcagfo to St. Louis. Preliminary plans for transportation to St. Louis for the S. A. F. convention include a special train on the Wabash railroad, leaving Monday, August 15, from the Polk street depot. The rate for the round trip on this train will be probably about $8.00. Those who pass through Chicago, enroute to St. Louis, should travel by this traiu and tickets should be made to read via the Wabash railroad from Chicago. Berths will be reserved and all further informa- tion supplied on application to P. J. Hauswirth, 227 Michigan avenue, Chicago. Boston to St. Louis. New England parties intending to go to the S. A. F. convention are requested to communicate with W. J. Stewart, 11 Hamilton place, Boston. If a sufEcient number of excursionists are assured to start on Sunday, August 14, a special through sleeping car will be secured. Coming: Exhibitions. [Secretaries are requested to supply any omis- sions from this list.] Boston, Mass.. November 3-6, I9C4.— Chrysnn- themum exhibition Massachusetts Horticultural Society, w. p. Rich, Seo'y, Horticultural Hall, 300 Massachusetts avenue, Boston, Mass. Boston, Mass., November 3-6. 190L— Annual exhibition Chrysanthemum Society of America. Fred. H. Lemon, Sec'y, Richmond, Ind. Buffalo, N. Y.. November 9-12, 19 4— H. A. Meldrum Company's shovv, undtr auspices of the Buffalo Floris s' Club. Charles Keitsch, Supt., 810 Main street, Buffalo, N. Y. CB1C4G0, November — , 1904.— Annual exhibi- tion Horticultural Society of Chicago. E. A. Kinst, Asst. Seo'y, 57U0 Cottage Grove Avenue, Chicafjo. Dobbs Pkrrt, N. Y.. November 11-13, 1904.— Fourth annual flower show Dobbs Ferry Gdrden- ers' Association. Henry Kastberg, Sec'y, Dobbs Ferry, N. Y. JoLiET, III., November — , 1904.— innual exhi- bition Joliet Improvement Association. James H. Ferriss, Seo'y, Juliet, III. Madison, N. J., October 37-28, 1904 —Ninth annual flower show Morris County Gardeners' and Florists' 'Society. S. Bedstone, Sec'y, Maditon, N. J. Montreal. Que,, November 9-10, 1904.— Fif- teeenth annual chrysanthemum show of Montreal Gardeners' and Florists' Club. W. H. Harobin, Sec'y., 23 Closse street, Montreal. New York, N. Y., November 10-17, 1904.— Annual exhibition American Ins'itute of the City of New York. Dr. Kobert Taylor, Mgr., 19-21 West Forty-fourth street, New York. Philadelphia, Pa., November 8-12, 1904.- Annual e.\hibition Pennsylvania Horticultural So ^iety. David Bust, Sec'y Horticultural Hall, Broad street, below Locust, Philadelphia. Providence, R I., November 16. 1904 —Chrys- anthemum and carnation exhibition Hbode Island Horticultural Society. C. W. Smith, Seo'y, 27-29 Exchange street, Providence. Red Bank, N. J., November 1—2, 1904.— Seventh annual exhibition Monmouth Horticultural Soci- ety. H. A. Kettel, Sec'y, Fairhaven, N. J. 88 The American Florist. Aug. IS, ^mmm TWENTEETB YEAB. Subscription, Sl.OO a year. To Europe, 82.00. Subscriptions accepted only from those in the trade. Advertisements, on all except cover pages, 10 Cents a Line, Agate; Sl.OO per incn. Cash with Order. No Special Poiition Guaranteed. Discounts are allowed only on consecutive inter- tioni, as follows — 6 times, 5 per cent; 13 times, 10 per cent; 26 times, M per cent; 52 times, 30 per cent. Space on front pages and back cover page sold only on yearly contract at $1.00 per inch, net. The Advertising Department of the Ambbican FL0BI8T is for florists, seedsmen and nurserymen and dealers in wares pertaining to those lines only. Ordert for less than one-liall inch space not accepted. Advertisements must reach us by Wednesday to ■ecure insertion in the issue for the following Saturday. Address AMERICAN FLORIST CO., Chicago. When sending us change oj address, always send the old address at the same time. THIS ISSUE 96 PAGES WITH COVEBS CONTENTS. Canadian Horticultural Association 65 Abram L. Pennocli (portrait).........- 66 Ttie development of the canua (il.us.) bi Notes on aquatics ••■■■••■ '° Begonia Templinu (lUus ) w Booting poinsettias 5« With the growers... -^'t •/■,/' '; in —At A HrDreer's, Riverton, N. J. (illus.) 70 —Joseph Heacock, Wyncote, Pa. (illus.) 72 G.rdeningat Washington's home 73 Prize orchids (illus.) ;.■ l» Palms and ferns— Treatment in late summer. . . . /4 Chrysanthemums— Taking the buds 7n World's Fair notes (illus.) ^7 Tee carnation LL -Care of housed plants " Groentiouse beating 7S Holiday plants '° Something about manure »u James Gurney (portrait) SJ How to build a greenhouse SJ British trade topics oi Catalogues received J- Thereiail trade ■■■• *% —Vagaries of department store trade »d New York ^ Chicago "■j Philadelphia "J Boston °? Baltimore ™ St. Louis °? Washington, D. C ™ San Francisco Buffalo II Pittsburg ™ Toronto ™ N6«viort,R. I ™ Tarrytown,N. Y »' New York to St Louis »' Chicago to St. Louis 8. Boston to St. Louis 87 Coming exhibitions 87 Society of American B'l rists 88 Washington wants convention 88 B'lorists need parcel po=t.. .... _■.; 88 For convention and World's Fair visitors 88 Detroit. SO Albany, N. "ii ^* The seed trade »o —Philippe De Vilmorin ( ortrait) 86 — French bulbs 96 -Nebraska seed report 96 The nursery trade S8 Providence, R. 1 98 Our pastimes IHO —The Beatty trophies (illus.) ICO Syracuse, N. Y, llu Indianapolis I'O Orange, N.J 12* Columbus, O la"! Oceanic, N. J '3-i Omaha, Neb 13J Davenport, la Iii8 Meeting of florists" clubs 140 The allied trades 14) —Greenhouse building Hi) —Greenhouse heating 146 Her Way. (By All Sorts' .\in Bobby Burns.) Wi' lightsome heart I pu'd a rose, Fu' sweet upon its thorny tree. And my tause Dream Girl took my rose- But ah, she left the bill wi' me. Wi' lightsome heart I pu'd a rose That set me down a peg. And sae was left the bill wi me And sae was pu'd my leg. —Chicago Journal. Under a lath inclosure araucarias do better, through the summer, than in the house. If you want abundant flowers from the garden plants do not allow seed to form, but remove all blooms as soon as they begin to fade. The American Florist has featured through its own photographer the only special photographs of horticultural exhibits at St. Louis. We need for our flies CO pies ot the annual report of the American (tarnation Society for the years of 1894 and 1895. Anyone havingcopiesto spare willoblige by com- municating with this office. Ahunhant ventilation is the rule for the palm house at this season. Even at night sufficient air is necessary to prevent the accumulation of too much condensa- tion on the foliage. Alfred Ley & Brother, successors to the late John H. Ley, advise us that they will have Adiantum hybridum on exhibi- tion at the World's Fair convention for comparison with A. Croweanum. In sending in a change of address it is important that the old address be given as well as the new. This will greatly aid us in locating your name on our mailing list and prevent delay in making the desired change. Letters touching the general welfare oftheS. A. F. have reached this office. It has always been the policy of this paper on the eve of the convention gath- erings to leave some matters to be worked out by members ot the society on the floor of the convention hall rather than criticise or suggest its action in advance. Lily growers will find it to their advantage to put in a few candidum bulbs for Easter blooming. To many buyers, of sentimental leaning, this is the true Easter or Annunciation lily and they will buy it if they can find it, in pref- erence to any other. The only candidum bulbs worth forcing come from northern France. Society of American Florists. DEPARTMENT OF PLANT REGISTRATION. There being a rose in commerce under the name of "Felicite Perpetue," the reg- istration name of the new rose registered by M. H. Walsh as "Felicity" has been changed to Arcadia. Wm, J. Stewart, Sec'y. Washington Wants Convention. At a largely attended meeting of the Florists' Club of Washington, D. C, the following resolution was unanimously adopted: Resolved, That it is the sense of the Florists' Club of Washington, D. C, that they present a cordial invitation to the Society of American Florists and Ornamental Horticulturists to hold their twenty-first Annual Convention. August 1905, in this city, the capital of the greatest nation ou eatth. Wm. F. Gude, President. Peteb Bissett, Secretary. Florists Need Parcel Post. Ed. American Florist: — The approach ofS. A. F. conYention time leads me to remark that one of the important things to be brought about in the near future is a parcel post similar to that in opera- tion in other civilized countries. This is something important to every member of our organization, as well as the bulk of the community, to the buyer as well as the seller. As has been already pointed out, the opposition will come from the trusts now controlling the transporta- tion business. I think our committee on legi-slation can help the movement on. and every individual member of the S. A. F. should put his shoulder to the wheel and push hard. Every member of congress and every candidate for congress should be forced to show his hand. Now, before election, is the time to get promises. John F. Cowell. For Convention and World's Fair Visitors. Members of the S. A. F. should not fail to attend the first convention session each day. There will be plenty of time to see the fair laterin the day and during the evening. The evening, with the bril- liant lights and lower temperature, is said to be the very best time to see the fair. From the city take the Market street electric cars for the entrance nearest to the Horticulture building. The Union railroad station is located on Market and Eighteenth streets, The S. A. F. convention visitors who wish to .secure rooms in advance should communicate with Frank M. Ellis, chair- man of the hotel committee, 1316 Pine street. Get ofi'at station 10 on the intramural railroad for the Horticulture building. Other reasonably convenient stations are 7, 8, and 9. Prof L. R. Taft, who has charge of the judging in the horticultural classes, is now at his office in the Horticulture building. Chief P. W. Taylor's office is at the south end of the Agriculture building, the end nearest the Horticulture building. The S. A. F. convention hall is at Olive, Thirteenth, Fourteenth and St. Charles streets. Superintendent Hadkinson's office is in the Horticulture building. SITUATIONS, WANTS, fOR SAIC. One Cent Per Word. Cash Willi the Adv. Plant Advi. NOT admitted under this head. ' Every paid subscriber to the Ambrioan Plobist tor the year 1903 is entitled to a flve-line waht ADV. (situations only) free, to be used at any time during the year. Situation Wanted— Have been in charge of up-to-date store in New York City; best of refer- ences as to ability, deoortment, etc. Address E G, care American Florist. Situation Wanted— By grower of ferns, palms and general s oc-k for market. Would accept pri- vate place. Address ABC, care American Florist. Situation Wanted— By a young man. age 20; 5 years' est enence fur roses, carnations, 'mums, asparagus and general stock. Address C F J, care American Florist. Situation Wanted— As head gardener on pri- vate place; 17 years' experience la all branches of horticulture: married, age 31. Address F. Westcott, Deep River, Conn. Situation Wanted— First-class designer and salesman wants position hy September 1; refer- ences. Address SroREMAN, care American Florist. Situation Wanted — By first-class carnation growtr, with best of references: age 28; 12 years' experience. Good wages expected. Address Enchanteess, care American Florist. Situation Wanted— By a married man; able to take charge. Best of references. West or middle west. Address Chas. Dubrr, 8i5 N. Wahsatsch Ave., Colorado Springs, Colo igo4. The American Florist. 89 Situation Wanted— By an all-around florist, Swede. 38 yeiirs ol ase; life experience in Furope; one year and a half in this country. Good refer- ences. Address G II, oare American Florist. Situation Wantad— By competent, practical grower of cut Mowers, on up-to-da'e place; sing'e; 10 years' experience, eood service rendered; good wages expected. Address Alba, care American Florist. Situation Wanted—About September 1, by a sober, industrious, middle aged man; 15 years' experience in pot and floriculture; capable of taking charge of small commercial or fine private place. References Address H W, care American Florist. Situation Wanted— By gardener and florist, single, age 28 strictly soborl 12 years' experience in all branches; wants steady position on private or commercial place; best of references. Please state wages. Address Flobist, Box 2.54, Morristown, N. J. Situation Wanted— By an all-around gardener and florist; married; capable to take charge of a private or reliable commercial place; good rose, carnation and mum grower. References. Address T D. care" Vaughan's Seed Store, Barclay St., New York City. Situation Wanted- By a practical florist and gardener, with li <; experience and flrst-class ref- erences furnished if necessary. Open for engage- ment by October 1, either commercial or private. Address D N. care Max Kreidler, 1701 High St., Council BlulTs, Iowa. Situation Wanted- By expert grower of roses, carnations, 'mums and general line of pot plants and bulbs. Single, 36 years of age, 20 years' prac- tical experience. State wages and full particu- lars. Address J. F. Godfrey, care A. Oaterwalder, 768 N. Halsted St., Chicago. Situation Wanted— As foreman, by first-class grower of roses, carnations, 'mums and general- line of pot and bedding plant3, where No. 1 stock is wanted; age 35, single, with life experience. When writing please state wages and conditions. Address Liberty, care American Florist. Situation Wanted— As foreman, by a flrst-class grower of cut flowers and plants; capable of tak- ing entire charge of a large plant and having the work done in a practical way. European and United States experience. Has had charge of leading places. First-class references. Address Florist, 1323 Vine St.. Philadelphia, Pa. Situation Wanted— By September for land- scape gardening or to take charge of growing ornamental nursery stock. Good draftsman. Can take charge of grading and lay out any kind of places. Well up in all branches of horticulture. German, age 27, single. Western or southern states preferred. 406, care American Florist. Situation Wanted— By competent florist and landscape gardener, understands growing of roses, 'mums, violets, palms, ferns and general bedding plants. Wants position on private place; mar- ried, 38 years old, sober, German; have best of references and life experience iu the trade; have in charge now 740 acres, 180 acres in lawn, 121 acres in farm land, greenhouse, 1,500 feet of glass, BtabiCs, orchards and vineyard. Last place five years. Addiess Ernest Gneschupf, Chief Gardener, l^ational Military Home, Leaven worih, Kans. Help Wanted— A florist. Address Mrs. Thos. Wilce, 708 W. Harrison St., Chicago Help Wanted — Young men who have had expe- rience in growing roses and carnations. W. K. Partridge, Station R, Cincinnati, O. Help Wanted— A good grower of roses, carna- tions and general stock, to take charge of 8,000 ftet of glass. Write at once for particulars to John Lester, Ottawa, Kans. Help Wanted— An. all-around good florist, mar- ried, to take charge on shares of a 10,000 square feet greenhouse, mostly carnations. Send refer- ences at once. C, care American Florist. Help Wanted- Storeman, in the best store in an Ohio city 450,000. Must be highly respectable and have first-class ability as salesman, designer and decorator. Character must bear strictest inves igation. State salary, etc. Address Ohio, care American Florist. Help Wanted— A steady, reliable married man, witb small liiinily, German preferred, to do put- ting and general greenhouse work. Reference required. Steady work, good wages and dwelling house to right man. Address D. M. Reichard, St. Joseph, Mo. Help Wanted— By Sept. Ist, a good florist, Gr^r- mau, single or married, to grow carnatiuns and pot pUnts for wholesale market; must be a good propagator. Steady place; will pay from $55 to $65, according to ability. Address Propagator, care American Florist. Help Wanted— Day fireman who understands steam boilers, pipe fitting and general jobbing work around greenhousfs. Married man pre- ferred, who would board two or three single men; will find five-room house ou the place. W. K. Pabthidqe, Station R, Cincinnati. O. Help Wanted— At once, as assistant gardener on a gentleman's place, a strong, sober, willing man, with a general knowledge of gardening. German preferred. Wages $35.00 per month and board. References required. For particulars, address Carl Gutgsell, Derby, N. Y, Wanted — To rent greenhouses with stock. Address Rent, care American Florist. Wanted— Young man with small capital, as partner in a paying florist business, on ihe main street of a town with 30,0.0 inhabiianis. For particulars write O B, care American Florist. For Sale — About 500 feet of 4-incli greenhouse pipe cheap. Address E. Franke 475 Milwaukee Ave., Chicago. For Sale— Eight section American steam boiler; used three teasons; price $150: cost over $400. Geo. C. Schmitt, Tuscola. HI. For Sale- Greenhouse and two lots; fine loca- tion; only greenhouse in town. Mrs. T. Denham, Whitehall, Mich. For Sale — One No. 51 Florida steam boiler, in good condition; price, $60 00; can be used for hot water as well. Address Jacob Van Akkeren. Dunkirk. N. Y. For Sale — Three greenhouses, each 28x120 feet, new boiler, doub e thick glass, fine order, doing good business; sold at gr«^at sacrifice. Address A. A. Nall, General Delivery, Detroit, Mich. For Sale— A gold dollar for 50 cents is the way we offer to sell our greenhout.es, good house, four acres, stock and everything, in Ohio. Address S. L. Harper, 3731 No. 3Uth St , Tacoma, Wash. For Sale or Rent— 14.000 feet of glass in central Indiana gas bell. Well paying, in full running order. Large stock; best rose soil. $3,OOOon time; owner wishes to retire. Address B, care American Florist. For Sale — Greenhouses. Good location for local and shipping business. Well stocked; win- ter coal laid in. Will sell cheap if sold at once. Selling on account of failing health. Ja8. Richabdson, London, O. For Sale— At a bargain; four greenhouses, well stocked; also cold frame sash; 2 room cott&ge, city water; houses heated by hot water; situated at Lynchburg, Va., a city of 35,000 inhabitants. J. Palmer Gordon, Ashland, Va. For Sale— Three acres. 3 large greenhouses complete, new 7-room house, best soil and loca- tion, one-half hour from New York City, on Long Island. Terms to suit. Address John A. Rapelte, Elmburst, L. I. For Sale— House of five rooms, good basement, bathroom, etc.. barn, mill and tank, one large greenhouse 40x130 feet, small propagating house, all new. Good stock of bedding plants, four vacant lots, each 40x140 feet, furniture, tools, pots, boxes, etc. A bargain at $4,750. In San Jose, Cal. Address Wholesale, care American Florist, Chicago. For Sale— An excellent opportunity for some one wishing to go into the greenhouse business; four greenhouses and five acres of land at Ocono- mowoc, Wis. : can be purchased on reasonable terms. Excellent opportunities for growing cut flowers, vegeables and bedding plants. Fine local trade and good shipping facilities to nearby markets. For further particulars apply to C. C. PoLLwoRTH Co., Milwaukee, Wis. For Sale— Florist's retail business, with nice store and greenhouse 18x60. also space for two more greenhouses; established 12 years; good trade in designs, cut flowers, plants and decora- tions; business last six months $4,500; neighbor- hood of four cemeteries; rent for store and dwell- ing, seven rooms, all conveniences, $25 per month. House can be bought 'or $5, 50J: business for $3,500. Address M M, care American Florist. For Sale or Rent— Two greenhouses, 18x125, heated with hot water, Hitchlngs boilers; stocked with general assortment of plants, most y roses ( Brides and Bridesmaids), large and small smilax, geraniums, carnations, asparagus, alyssum in tull bloom, plenty of potting ground, grape vines, hedge plants, large size; a good locality for some healthy man to sell nursery stock as a specialty. Will sell all improvements' for ^00 and lease ground for any numberof years to suit purchaser Mrs. E. Mo, at, 3743 Third St., Louisville, Ky. For Sale— In consequence of the death of the proprietor, the plant of the Lake Geneva Floral Company is offered for sale. It consists of six houses, with Kroeschell boiler, and about 3,200 feet of iron pipe, potting room 16x38, 1000 smilax roots in different stages of growth, ten or twelve cold Irames with covering sash, some 6,000 pots assorted. \% to 6-inch; 1,350 carnation plants', choice, ready for housing; glass to cover another house 10x48. wire frames for designs, working tools, flats etc. Address W. H. Hammerslet, Lake Geneva, Wis. For Rent— At Frederick. Md., greenhouses in complete order, 63x18, 11x107, 162x20, boiler room 18x60, equipped with No. 8 Furman boiler, and small heater; large mushroom cellar, stable, about two acres of ground; dwelling for rent in imme- diate neighburhood; coal, manure, labor cheap, city water; no stock on hand. Rent $300 per annum, half payable in advance every six months. IU health of owner compelled retirement from successful business; princiually vegetables under glass and mushrooms for Washington and New York. Henry Trail, Frederick, Md. WANTED AT ONCE Good storeman for permanent position; must be good designer and salesman, used to handle customers. Address, with ref- erences from former employers, ARTIST, care Eastern office Am. Florist, 42 West 28ih Strsst, New York. PARTNER WANTED Fifty-two acres with growing crop of vegeta- bles; a well establisbed business in beddiDg plants, terns, etc., with greenhouses, dwell- ing, barn. Want a man to buy half interest able to run the business. Description will be mailed free. Please call 8500 Anthony avenue. South Chicago, 111., or write LUDVIC mOSBAEK, ONARCA, ILL. FOR SALE. 27,000 feet of heavy 4- inch (outside measure) iron boiler tubes, have been used only four months, l"-foot lengths, guaranteed sound, 15 cents a foot f. o. b. Cash with order. Address EDWARDS FLORAL HALL CO.. ATLANTIC CITY. N. J. rOR SALE A rare opportunity to purchase an exceedingly profitab e greenhouse business at a bargain pr^cc and on easy terms. 1 Greenhouse 30xin0 ft.— Frame. 1 Gppeuhouse 40x300 ft.— All iron. Killed with choicest stock grown. 18 TOO feet double thick glass; everything new, complete and in the best of condition. 21 acres rich soil; good orchard; all underlaid with coal. Gord 7-room house, barn, sheds, etc. All conveniences. Vz mile from railroad station and right in the best flower market in the country. GEO. F. HOFMEISTER. care Colonial Trust Co., PITTSBURG, PA. NOTICK OF STOCKHOLDERS' MEETINQ. CHICAGO, July 1, 1904. Stockholders ol Ihe AmeTican Florist Company: You are hereby notified that the annual meeting of the Stockholders of the American Florist Com- pany will be h. Id In the Rozier Hotel. St. Louis, Mo., Wednesday. August 17. 1904, at 3 o'clock p. M.. for the purpose of electing directors and ofTicers for the ensuing term, and for the transac- tion of such other business as may come before the meeting. J. C. VADGHAN, Pres. M. BARKER, Seo'y. it is good business policy ^t •* ^ to mention the ^ ^ ^ American Florist when writing to an advertiser. There is strong demand now in commercial and private places for competent men. 90 The American Florist. Aug. /j> Detroit. The meeting of the Florists' Club, Wed- nesday evening, August 3, brought out a majority of the active members. The chief feature of the evening vras the annual election of officers, which resulted as follows: President, Robert Watson; vice-president, L. Bemb; treasurer, Walter Taepke; secretary, J. F. Sullivan. The latter two were named by unanimous vote. Norman Sullivan was appointed librarian. The newly elected officers made short addresses in which the future work of the club was outlined and asked for the hearty support of the members in the good work. The retiring president, Robert Flowerday, declined the nomina- tion for the presidency, and in his address thanked the various committees and members generally for their energetic work the past year. B. Schroeder, who has held the office of treasurer since the club's organization six years ago, declined the office for another year. The secretary was instructed to call a special meeting to be held in Harmonic hall, Wednesday evening AugustlO, totakedefinite action on the proposed engagement of perma- nent club quarters in the new Michigan Cut Flower Exchange building. A party consisting of at least fifteen will attend the convention at St. Louis, going via Wabash railroad, leaving Detroit at 7:55 Monday evening, August 15. Visitors: M. Reukauf, Philadelphia, Pa; Chas. Freuh, Jr., Saginaw, Mich.; j: H. Habermehl, Philadelphia, Pa.; J. A. Evans, Richmond, Ind.; Geo. Hopp, Grand Rapids, Mich. J. F. S. Florists' Paper From Cover to Cover. American Florist Co.: — Enclosed find $1 for renewal of my subscription as I see my time is out June 15 and I can not miss a number. It is truly a florists' paper from cover to cover. M. L. Penwell. Pittsburg Florist Exchange WHOLESALE FLORISTS. 228 Diamond St., Pittsburg, Pa. CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED. i'lease mention the A mertcan Florist when writings ICE BROTHERS 128 N. 6th St., MINNEAPOLIS, MINN. Wholesale Cut flowers and Supplies. WildSmilax I ''la^i'A^^l'cl.''* jhippers of choice Cut Flowers and Greens of al^ kinds. Try us. tiease mentt'on the A mertcan Florist when writing- NickelOate. NO EXCESS FARE ON ANY TRAIN Three Hxpresa Trains East every day la the year. Pallzuaix Drawing Room Sleeping Cars on »U Trains. Trans- Continental Tourist Cars leave Ohlcago Trl-Weekly on Tuesdays and Sundays at 2:30 p. m.. on "Wednesdays at 10.35 a. m. Chicago to Boston without change. Modern Din- ing Cars serving meals on Individual club plan, ranging In price from 35c to $1.00; also service & la Oarte. Coffee and Sandwiches, at popular prices, served to passengers in their seats by waiters . Direct line to Fort "Wayne, Findlay, Cleveland, Erie, Buffalo, Rochester, Syracuse, Blnghamton, Scranton, New York City, Boston and all points East. Bates always the lowest. Colored porters In uniform In attendance on all Ooach Passengers. If you contemplate a trip Bast, call on any convenient Ticket Agent, or address • JOHN T. CAT.AHAK. Gen'l Agent, e 113 Adftma St., Chicago, lU. Wbol^ale flower/larl^ MiLWAUKBS, .Aug 11. Roses, Beauty, long per doz. 3.00 med. " 1.50® 2 00 " " short 1.00® 8.00 Liberty ..■ 200® 8.00 " Coatenay 200® 800 " Bride, Bridesmaids 2.00® 5.00 " Meteor, Golden Gate 2.00® 5.00 " Perle 2.00® 5.00 Carnations 75® 2.00 Smilax 12 50@15.00 tsparagus 35.00®50.00 yalley 3 00® 4.00 Hnrrisii 8 00@10.00 Sweet peas .15 Adiantum 1.00 Auratums 12 50 Asters 50® 1.50 Eubrjms 3.00 Pittsburg Aug. 11. Roses, Beauty, specials 20.00@2''.00 " " extras 12.00@15.00 " " No. 1 6,00®10.00 " " ordinary 3.00® 5.00 " Bride, Bridesmaid 2.00® 6.00 " Meteor 2.00® 600 " Liberties 3.00® 6 00 " Kaiserin 2.00®I0.00 Carnations E^e® 1.50 Lily of the valley 3.00® 4.00 Smilai 6.00® 10.00 Asparagus, strings 25.00®50.00 Asparagus Sprengeri 1.00® 2.00 Daisies .50 Gladioli 2.0.1® 4 00 Asters SO® 2.00 Sweet peas 10® .50 ClKOINNATI, Aug U. Roses, Beauty 1.00® 3.00 " Bride, Bridesmaid 2.00® 5.00 " Liberty 3.00® 6.00 " Meteor, Golden Gate 3.00® 6.00 Carnations 1.00® 2.00 Lily of the valley 3.00® 4.00 Asparagus 50.00 Smilax 15.00 £diantum 1.00® 1.50 Harrisii.... 8.00®13.50 Lilium Rubrum and A'.bum, short 4 00 Asters l.CO® 2.00 Gladioli 3.C0@ 4 00 St. Lonis, Aug. 11. Roses, Beauty, long stem 2.00@2.50 " Beauty, medium stem... l.CO®!. 50 " Beauty, short stem 50® .75 " Bride, Bridesmaid 2.00® 4.00 " Goldea Gate 2.00® 4.00 Carnations l.iO® 2.00 Smilax 12 50® 15.00 Asparagus Sprengeri 1.00® 2.00 " Plumosus 15.00®£0.00 Ferns, fancy, per 1000 $1.50. Adiantum 75® 1.00 Ismene 1 lies 3.00 Gladiolus 3.00® 6.00 Asters SO® 2.00 Tubes 4 00® 5 00 Cochet roses 3.00® 4.00 Cleveland, Aug. 11. Roses, Beauty 5.00 320 0 1 " Bride, Bridesmaid 2 00® 4.00 " Kiiserin 3.00® 6.00 Carrations 50® 1.50 Smilax 12 f0@15 00 Asparagus, strings 25.00@50.0fl Sprengeri 1.004S2 00 Gladioli 2 00® 3.00 Asters 50® 1 50 Sweet teas 15® .25 Galax 1 60 Common ferns l.OU E. H. Hunt, WHOLESALE Cut flowers "THE OLD RELIABLE." 76 Wabash Ave., ....CHICAGO. Please mention the A mertcan Florist when writing. fciK.ft.il.ilt.hen writing. C. A. KUEHN, Wholesale Florist, 1122 Pine St., ST. LOUIS, MO. A Complete Line of Wire Designs. Please mention the A merica n Florist when wrtun^ HOLTON & HUNKEL CO., j "Wholesale Cut Flowers-- 457 Milwaukee Street. MILWAUKEE, WIS. Please mention the A merican Florist when writing. I Kaiserin Roses, Asters and Carnations I PITTSBURG CUT FLOWER COMPANY. Ltd., ^ S04 Ulberty Avenue, PITTSBURG, PA. . Flease mention the A merican Florist when writing. igo4. The American Florist. 91 J.B.Deainu(l WHOLESALE riOBIST 51-53 Wabash Ave., Chicago. Headquarters for FaNCY FERNS. Please mention the A merican Florist when wtiting. [.CAMLING THe LARGEST, BEST EQUIPPED, MOST CENTRALLY LOCATED WHOLESALE CUT FLOWER HOUSE IN CHICAGO. 32, 34, 36 RINDOLPH ST., CHICAGO. 3 L. D. 'Phones Contral 1978 and 1977. E »iiim»»UMTi?iTnn»fni»n»»n«ifiri?Hin»" « Please mention the A merican Florist when writing. Bassett& Washburn 76 & 78 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. Cut Flowers Wholesale Dealers and Growers of GREENHOUSES: HINSDALE, ILL. Please mention the A merican Florist when writing. WIETOR BROS. <'ho1asala Crowers 01 Cut Flowers All telegraph and telephone orders given prompt attention. 51 Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO. Please mention the A merican Florist when writing. A. L. RANDALL CO. Wholesale Florists. 1 9 & 2 1 Randolph St., CHICAGO. Send for weekly price list and special quotations on 1000 lots. Good Returns. American Florist Co. : — Being sold out of Boston and Piersoni ferns and having nothing more to oflfer, please take our advertisement out of your valuable paper and send in bill. We have had good returns from our advertising in your paper and will give you more advertising in the future. Cation Greenhouse Company. J. A. BDDLONG 37-39 Randolph Street^HICAGO. Boses and Carnations A, Speclalty...» WHOLESALE GROWER of cut FLOWERS Chas. W. McKellar, Wholesale Commission Florist . AND DEALER IK ALL FLORISTS' SUPPLIES. 51 Wabash Ave., Chicago. Long Distance 'Phone Central 3598. Correspondence invited from growers of special. ties in Cut Flowers. Kennicott Bros. Co. WHOLESALE COMMISSION FLORISTS And D,a.e^r..„ fLORISTS' SIPPUES At Chicago Market Rates. 42-44 E. Randolph St., CHICAGO. MICHAEL Winandy CUT FLOWERS Wliolesale Grower and shipper of Room 2<8. 51 Waba«h A.e., «'las Block, Ohipanrn Telephone Central 3284. UlllbagU. SINNER BROS. Wholesale Growers flllT El nilf CDC and Shippers of UU I rLUIffClla 58 WABASH AVENUE. CHICAGO, ILL. With the Flower Telephone- Growers' Co. Central 3067. All telephone and telegraph orders given prompt attention. Wbol^ale power/\arK^ Chicago, Aug 13. Roses, Beauty, 30 to 36-in. stems 3.00@ 4.00 20 to 24 " 2.O0@2.5O 15 to 18 " 1.50® 2 00 " " 12 " 1.00@1.50 Liberty 4.00® 8.00 " " extra select 10.00® 12.00 " Chatenay 4.00® 8.00 " Bride, Bridesmaid 3.00® 6.00 " Meteor, Golden Gate 3.00® 6.00 Carnations 1.00® 1.50 fancy 2.00® 2.50 Valley 2.00® 4.00 Asparagus Plumosus, per string 25 to 50c " " sprays 2.00@6,00 Sprengeri 3.00® 600 Lcucothoe Sprays 1.00 Qalax Leaves, Bronze, per 1000, 1.25 .15 „ Green, „ „ 1.00 Adiantum 1.00 Fancy ferns.. .per 1000 1.00® 1.50 Smilax 13.00@15.0fl Sweet peas 25® .EO Gladioli 35® 1.00 per doz c L : fT J Asters l.C0@r3.00 D. WOOD BRANT, SUCCESSOR TO BRANT & NOE FLORAL CO. Grower of CUT FLOWERS AT WHOLESALE. Careful attention given shipping orders. 58-60 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. GEO. REINBERG, ™«*r':., Cut Flowers CHOICE AMERICAN BEAUTIES. We will take care of your orders at reasonable prices. Prompt attencion, 51 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO, ILU Please mention the American Florist when writing. Poehlmann Bros. Co. Wholesale Growers of Dealers In Cut FlOWCrS All telegraph and telephone orders given prompt attention. 35-37 Greenhouses: Randolph Street, Morton Grove, III. CH10.A.«3tO. WEILAHD AND RiSCH CHICAaO'S RELIABLE Wholesale Srowers and Shipper. 0! OUT FLOWERS, 59 Wabash Ave., ChJcag*. SBHD TOB WIBEIiT PBIOB LIST. WHOLESALE FLORISTS =THE= AMERICAN FLORIST GO.'S ...Directory FOR 1904 Hundreds of New Names and Addresses. AND contains the usual fully corrected and revised lists of Florists, Seeds- men, Nurserymen, Horticulturists, Land- scape Architects, Parks, Cemeteries, Botanical Gardens, Horticultural Socie- ties, Horticultural Supply Concerns of the United States and Canada, Leading Foreign Houses and much other valuable trade information. Price $2 postpaid. AMERICAN FLORIST CO. 324 DEARBORN STREET, CHICAGO, ILL. Please mention the American Florist when wrxting. 92 The American Florist. Aug. 13, LeoNiessen WHOLESALE FLORIST^ During the summer months iwe will be open from 7:00 a. m. until 6:00 p.m. 1217 Arch Street, PHILADELPHIA, PA. OUR MOTTO; CAREFUL ATTENTION. FLLL COUNT. GOOD PACKING. PROMPT SHIPMENTS. RIGHT PRICES. WELCH BROS. IS »-»«*o-virxoe Street All Varieties FLOWERS In Season. FANCY and DAGGER FERNS- FLORISTS' SUPPLIES ail kinds. Long Distance Telephone, 626S-6267 Main. m^ Si.C®v 84 HAWLEY STREET. ....BOSTON. Flower Growers Find a satisfactory market in Philadelphia and profitable returns for their stock by con- signing regularly to the old established Commission House of WM. J. BAKER, 1432 South Penn Square, Philadelphia, Pa. Telephone Connect'on. The Philadelphia Wholesale Flower Market. 1228 Cherry St., PHILADELPHIA. THIRD FLOOR. Open from 7 A. M. to 6 P. M. Telephones. THOMASYOUNCJr. WHOLESALF riORIST. CHOICEST GUT FLOWERS. 43 W. 28th St., NEW YORK CITY. N.Y. GUT FLOWER EXCHANGE Coogan Bidg. 6tli Ave. and W. 26tli St., New York. Open f.ir Cut Flower Bales at 6 o'clock Every Morning 9ESIRABLE WALL SPACE TO RENT FOII« ADVERTISING. lOHN DONALDSON, Secretary. Please ynention the A merican Florist when ivriting. GALAX LEAVES. Brilliant Bronze or Green. Selected stoolj, full count, Jl.OO per 1000. J3.75 per 5000. Sphagnum Moss, clean piclced stock, large bale, $1.75 e.\ch; by freight, 82.00 eaoll. All Kinl9 if Decorative Greens and Florists' Suppllei. Tel. 597 Madison L. J. KRESHOVER, Square. 110-112 W. 27tli St.. New Yorli. GALAX and FERNS Galax Leaves, bronze, $1.00 per 1000. Ferns, Fancy and Dagger, 90o per 1000 or 4 00 tor S3 00. '■■•■ ' •=;n{;lish,$5.00 per 1000. Sphagnum Moss, ; $1.25 large sack. Tin Foil, Letters, Ivy Leaves, E 60c per bag; Wire Designs. H. L. MENAND, 34 Williams St., Albany, N. Y. L. D. Telbphonbb. Whol^ale power/arKjfe BOBTOK, Aug. 10. Roses, Beauty, best 15.00@30.00 " " medium 8.00@12.00 " " culls 50® 400 " Bride, Bridesmaid 1.00@ 3 00 " extra 4 00@ 600 " Liberty 500 6.00 Carnations S0@ 1.00 " Fancy 1 00® 1.B0 Lily of the valley 3.00® 4.00 Candidum lilies 1.00® 2.00 Smllax 8.00@12 0O Adiantum 75® 1.00 Asparagus 35.00@50.00 Peas 2S@ 50 Gladiolus Colville l.(0@ 1.50 Pond Lilies 3 00@ 6 00 Philadelphia., Aug 10. Roses, Tea " " extra '* Queen of Edgtly, extra.... " '• " flr.ta.... " Beauty, extra " firsts Carnations Lily of the valley Asparagus Smilax Lilium s Roseum and Album Gladioli Asters Sweet peas Petunias BUITALO, Aug 10. Roses, Beauty " Bride, Bridesmaid, Meteor Carnations Harrisii Lily of the valley Asparagus, strings Smilax Adiantum Sweet Peas Asters 3.00® 5.00 6.00® g.OO 12.ro@25.00 6.00® 8 00 12.00@25.00 6.00® 8.00 .100® 3.00 3.00® 4.00 25.00®50.00 I2.00@15.00 5 00® 6. CO 3.00® 5.00 1.60® 2.00 .25® .35 .50 3.0fl®25.00 1.00® 6.00 .50® 1.50 15.00 2.00® 5.00 40.00@50.00 10 00®15.00 .50® 1 00 .10® .20 .25® 1 50 HARDY CUT FERNS. FANCY OR DAGGER, V5c per 1000. Discount on large orders. GALAX, bronze or green, 7Sc. per 1000: $6.50 per case or 10,000. Use our MOUNTAIN LAUR L for your decoraiions, 4c, 5c and He per vd. Made fresli daily from the woods, BRANCH LAUREL, 35o per large bundle. Tel. Office, New Salem, Mass. Mlllington, Mass. Please mention the American Florist when writing. FOR SOUTHERN WILD SMILAX. (Whoro qualify Is First Consideration) Write, Wire or Phone the Introducers, CALDWELL THE WOODSMAN CO., Evergreen, Ala., or their agents: J. B. Deamud, Chicago. 111.; W. F. Kasting, Buffalo. N. Y.; LeoNiessen, Phila- delphia, Pa.; Geo. M. Kelloee, Kansas Citv, Mo.; J. M. McCullough'8 Sons, Cincinnati, O.: Reed & Keller, New York City: Holton & Hunknl, Mil- waukee, Wis.; H. G. Berning, St. Louis, Mo.; Barteldes & Co., Denver, Colo. please mention the A merican Florist when writing. Michigan Cut Flower Exchange, WM. DILGER, Mgr. Fancy Ferns, $1.00 per 1000. Dagger Ferns, 90c per 1000. 38-40 IVIIami Ave.. DETROIT. MICH. Hardy Cut Ferns First Quality. 60c per IGGG. ALSO DEALER IN CHRISTMAS TREES, Baled Spruce for Cemetery Use, L. B Bouquet Green, Sphagnum Moss, Etc. . BRAGUC, Hinsdale, Mass. Mr. Brague will have an exhibit at St. Louis Convention. Please mention the American Florist when writing A No. 1 Quality $1.00 par 1000. Very fine Bronze and Green Galax selected stock. $1 00 per 1001. Laurel Fes- tooning, hand made, good and full, $5.00 and $6.00 per 100 yards. Green Moss, $1.00 bbl. Sphagnum Moss, $1.00 per bbl.; per bag 50o. Branch Laurel, 50c per bundle. Discount on large orders. Orders by mail, telegraph or telephone will receive our personal attention. L. U. Tel., 2618 Main. bOSlOlli M3SS. Fancy and Dagger Ferns, Henry M. Robinson & Co., Please Mention The American Florist When Writing. 1904. The American Florist. 93 JOHN I. RAYNOR ARE THE BEST PRODUCT OF THE BEST GROWERS FOR THE NEW YORK MARKET. lllantom Croweanum 49 w. 28th Street, NEW YORK. Sold here ExClaSlvely. Tei. 1993 Madison Square. YOUNG & NUGENT 42 West 28th Street, Telephone 20S5 Madison Sq. Wholesale Florists. CATTLEY^S. GARDENIAS ROSES. CARNATIONS and all seasonable novel- ties. With our long experience in shipping, and competent assistants in our packing department, we are in a position to guarantee out-of-tow n customers who place their orders with us that they will not be disappointed. Walter r. Sheridan, Wholesale Florist, Telephone 902 HftOleon Bqiure. 39 West 28th St.. NEW YOBa. Tslaphona No. 756 Mailison Square, MOORE, HENTZ t NASH Wholesale Commission Florists. 66 and 67 West 26th St. NEW YORK CITT, Advice ot sale note daily. Statement and check weekly. All consignments, large or small, receive the same attention. CORRESPONDENCE INVITED. wlesaieWILLIAM GHORMLEY, Daily Receiver and Shipper ot Fresh Cut Flowers. Orchids, Roses, Carnations, Valiey, Lilies, etc. i Telephones 2200 and 2201 Madison Square. 57 West 28th Street, NEW YORK CITY. J JOHN YOUNG, Special American Beauties, Surpassing Carnations, Lily of the Valley, Orchids and all Seasonable Flowers. 61 West 28tli St., NEW YORK. Telephone 1905 Madison Squure. THE RECOGNIZED HEADQUARTERS IN NEW YORK CITY FOR Violets and Carnations GROWERS and BUYERS make a note of this. It will be to your advantage. WM. H. GUNTHER. 30 Wast 29lh Street, NEW YORK. Telephone 551 Madison Square. ESTABLISHED 1872. JOHN J. PERKINS, COMMISSION FLORIST, SolioitB Consignments or Shipping Orders. Satisfaction given in both. Tel. 956 Madison Sq. lis WEST 30TH STREET. NEW YORK. ANEWCOMMISSION HOUSE READY FOR BUSINESS. JOSEPH S. FENRIGH 48 W. 30th Street, NEW YORK. Tel. 335 Madison Sq. PleaiC menlion the American Florist when wriling. Likes It Better Than Others. American Florist Co.:— Enclosed is$l to pay ior the American Florist. I like it better than any of the other trade papers. C. A. Roth. Choice Carnations. Seiected Roses. Traendly&Sclienck NEW YORK CITY, 44 W. 28th Street, Cut Flower Exchange. New Telephone No. 798 & 799 Madison Sq. Please mention the A merican Florist when writing. Wbol^ale pbwer/larK^ Nbw Yobk, Aug. 10. Roses, Beauty, best 5.00@20.QO medium I.OO® 4.00 culls 50® 1.00 Liberty, best 6.0C@10.00 " ■' medium 3.f0@ 5.00 oulls 60® 1,00 " Bride, Bridesmaid, G. Gate .50® 5.00 •' Kaiserin, Carnot 2.00® 6.00 Carnations 50® I.OO " fancy and novelties 1 00® 2.00 Lily ot the valley 1.00® 1.60 Lilies 3.00® 6.00 Smilax 5.00®10.00 Adiantum 10@ .60 Asparagus 25.00@60.00 Gardenias 2 00® 6.00 Gladioli 20® 3.00 Asters 50® 3.00 Hydrangeas per bunch .05® .10 Charles Millang WHOLESALE FLORIST. Conserv'sr to ®iiir». Per 1 -inch diameter IH-inch diameter 2 -inch diameter 2^-inch diameter 3 -inch diameter ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS NANUS, strong, 2-inch.. CARNATIONS, field-grown, now re.idy: G. H. Crane, Success, America New crop CIANT MIXED PANSY SEED M-oz.,$1.00; l-oz.,$4.00 New crop large SHASTA DAISY SEED ...trade pkt., 25o; l-oz.,$5.00; 1-lb., $50.00 260 plants or bulbs at 1000 rate. Charges prepaid to your city. Terms cash with order. CALIFORNIA CARNATION CO., Loomis, Cal. lOOO 35.00 35.00 45 00 65.00 95 00 20.00 30. CO 93 The American Florist. Aug. t3, I The Nursery Trade | AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF NURSERYMEN. E. W. K irk pa trick. McK inney. Tex., Prps.; C. h. Wiitrous, Des Moines, la., Vice-Pres.; George C. Seager, Rochester, N. Y., Sec'y. Thirtieth annual convention. West Baden Springs, Ind , June, 1905. J Baby Crimson Rambler is a new name given the Rose Mme. Norbert Levavas- seur. The third annual convention of the National Nut Growers' Association will be held at St. Louis, October 26-28. Kalamazoo, Mich.— Chas. A. Maxon has resigned as treasurer and general manager of the Central Michigan Nur- sery. GoRiN, Mo.— Mrs. S. R. Sinnock has sold her place of twenty acres, known as the Gorin nursery, to John Thomas, the consideration being $3,000. The new owner will take possession November 1. Los Angeles, Cal.— At a meeting of the park commissioners July 14 a resolu- tion was adopted requesting the city council to appropriate $25,000 for the building of a conservatory in one of the city parks. Dayton, O.— The monthly meeting of the Miami County Horticultural Society was held Augusts. J. W.Rockey reported a small crop of apples; pear trees still suffering from the blight; peaches not plentiful; plums in great abundance. It was also reported that this season's strawberries were fairly good, but that blackberries were almost a total failure. Providence, R. I. The summer business has not averaged as much as last season, July business being one-third less, although we expect August will do better than 1903. There are very few carnations to be had, our supply of cut flowers being gleaned from the ranks of the outdoor gardens, chiefly asters, gladioli and sweet peas. Roses are small and will not improve much before the first of the new month. M. M. YoUNGSTOWN, O.— Walker & McLean are making good use of surplus bedding stock by donating it to the local hospi- tals. Lima, O. — James E. Caddy and wife have purchased the florist business of Frank W. Lewis, at 104 W. Market street. Order Now! Secure good stock. Roses, Briars, Manettis, Azaleas, Rhododendrons, Palms, Foliage Plants, Shrubs and Conifers, Bulbs and Seeds. Best quality only. Lowest prices. F. O. B. or carnage paid on application. HII CTCCI C 2aCAZNEAU STREET, ■ Ml O I CCLfaf LIVERPOOL. The Cottage Gardens Go. (Inoorporatad.) Queens, Long Island, New York. Nursery Book, giving descriptions of .nursery stock, peonies, etc., mailed upon application. Please mention the American Florist when writing. FruH and Ornamental Our Fall Catalogue and Price List will be issued early in Septembef. Write for it. NO AGENTS. Prices are right. Evergreens and Ornamental Trees of all sizes for planting in Parks, Avenues and Private Places. Four car loads shipped to World's Fair. ^^^^"^JAMESB. WILD & BROS,. Mention American Florist. SARCOXIE, MO. THE TOTTENHAM NURSERIES, Ltd. CHOICE and COMMON HARDY PERENNIALS, PAEONIAS, IRIS, HARDY ERICAS, ALPINE and HYBRID RHODODENDRONS, DAFFODILS, YOUNG CONIFERS to be grown on, HYDRANGEAS, Etc. ASK FOR WHOLESALE LIST. DEDENSYAART, Holland. ■■, NEW HARDY ANNUAL. The Gold Medal Tobacco plant with large, bright, carmine flowers. Nicotiana Sanderae Seeds an original packets from seedsmen through- out the United States and Canada. Gold Medal, London 1903. Awarded a unani- mous First-class certificate by the Floral Com- mittee consisting of 24 members of the Royal Horticultural Society of England, May 4th, 1904 and in addition the Committee also awarded to this'- plant their Silver Banksian Medal. At the Temple Show, May 31, 1904, this grand plant was also awarded the Gold Medal of the Royal Horti- cultural Society. Particulars, testimonials and colored illustra- tions, etc., from SANDER & SONS, Vnd'^'S^^^ Please mention the A merican Florist when writing. VictorDetriGlie NURSERYMAN, 110 Route des Ponts-de-Ce, ANGERS, FRANCE. Extensive Grower of AU Kinds of Fruit Trees, Forest Trees and Ornanientak. Conifers, Trees and Shrubs. Florists' Sup- plies. Send for Catalogue. Telephone J-82. Please mention the American Florist wheti writing, VAN DER WEIJDEN & CO., "The Nurseries,** BOSKOOP. HOLIAND. Wholesale ( Ornamental Stock, S^hrubs. Clematis, Growers \ H. P. Dwarf and Standard Roses, pot- off ( grown plants, Azaleas, Gtc, Etc. Aak ffor prices. Catalogue free. First-class stock at moderate prices. No Agents. AITENTION NURSERYMEN and FLORISTS. Before buying your Holland grown nursery stock elsewhere, you should take advantage of our extremely low prices. We are headquarters for Roses, Hydrangea p. g.. Rhododendrons, Azalea mollis, Fceonias and Ornamental trees. It will pay you to keep in touch with us and advise ua of your wants. When in Holland don't forget to call on us, and inspect our nurseries. Gouda is our railroad depot, W. VAN KLEEF & SONS, The Nurseries, Boskoop, Holland. Jacs Smits, Ltd. \^^s^, (BRANCH AT BOflKOOP.) Wholesale Growers of gr„^i[^rnt^i nursery stock, pot-grown forcing plants. Lilacs a speclE^Uy. Berlin and Hamburg Valley— the best quality. Catalogue free on demand. When in Europe please inspect our nurseries, NAARDEN-BUSSUM. nur Amittrdam, It our R. R. Dtpol. Piedkse mention the American Florist when writing. TO THE TRADE. IF YOU ARE IN WANT OF Hafdy Trees^;fionif9^s and Shrubs At reasonable prices. Please ask price list from the firm, B. W. DIRKEN, Nurseryman, OUDENBOSCH (HOLLAND). THE MOON For j Trees, Shrubs, Vines Your j and Small Fruits. Descriptive Illustrated Catalogue Free, THE WM. H. MOON OOi Morrisville, Pa. Send to PEONIES. Festiva Maxima $35.00 per 100 Fine White, generally called Queen Victoria 9.00 per ICO Rose, the tall-growing, heavy-bloom- ing variety 6 00 per 100 For other varieties or ICOO rale write GILBERT H. WILD, Sarcoxie, Mo. Pfieonias.... R05EA SUPERBA, tine, large, rosy pink, 4 to 6 eyes, $10.00 per 100. HUMEi, bright, rosy pinlv, 4 to 6 eyea, S6.00 per 100. BATAVIA GREENItOUSCS, Batavia, Illinois. When in Europe come and see us and inspect our extensive Nurseries. Gouda is our railroad depot. HARDY, FANCY ORNAMENTAL NURSERY STOCK. J. Blaauw & Co., BOSKOOP, HOLLAND. Catalogue free on demand. Headquarters for the famous ColoradoBiue Spruoes, purest, bluest strain August Rolker & Sons, IMPORT TO ORDER Manatll Rose Stocks for grafting. Forcing Lilacs, Lily of tho Valley, Palms, Bay and Box Trees, Decorative Plants and Shrubs, Etc. 31 Barclay St. or P. 0. Box 752, NEW YORK. mention the American Flo- Always rist when you order stoclc^t igo4. The American Florist, 99 BWMBBasaaaHMgSiMiMBB^MgBBWWBgSaBBigBSI^aH^SBiaMBiMiBa^^ HARDY PHLOX Japanese Anemones n Newest, Choicest and Most Distinct Varieties. Immense Stocl( of rield-Growii Plants. Price low. In Variety, Including ths Superb Novelty Queen Charlotte. Also a Complete line of GENERAL Nursery Stock. Largest Collections in Amer- ica. Catalogue Free. B Our Bed of Phlox Richard Wallace at the World's Fair. ELLWANGER & BARRY, Nurserymen-Nortlcullurisis, Mount Hope Nurseriosi 64th Year. Rochcster, N. Y. I ISi :b o o I o THE BEST ROSE NOVELTY Dwarf Crimson Vaughan's Rambler '''''''''' CHICAGO. NEW YORK. ORDERS BOOKED NOW. PAEONIAS. More than 100 choice uamed varieties, as well as a fine mixture, embracing all sorts. Description list free. /T^l^fJI^^I..^ More than a million bulbs, \niclUIUIU3a named. mixed. Also Childsii, Groff's Hybrids, Lemoines, May, etc. Inspection of stock desired. E. Y. TEAS, Centerville, Ind. THE ROSE OF THE AGE. MME. lEVAVASSElR. (The Baby Rambler.) H. B. May offers for Autumn delivery, strong English-growD plants from open ground. Price on application. Dyson's Lane Nurseries, """I^IlaTd.""- Incarvillea Delavayi Large stock, strong roots, for fall dt;livery. Offered cheap per 100 aad per 1000. For prices apply to ZOGHER&GOm Haarlem, Holland. iggggg^ggg BSgg§ggggggggggggggggggggggggggggi CHAS. DETRICHE, Senior, GROWER AND EXPORTER OF Fruit Tree StoGl(s, Forest Trees and Ornamentals Extra Large Assortments of Slirubs, Conifers, etc. Prices upon Application. NEWARK, N. Y. SOLE REPRESENTATIVES FOR THE UNITED STATES AND CANADA. Please mention the A met ican Florist when writings '■% Ttn|30ft ^fafflo. Established 1856. DOWNINGS' AMERICAN DESPATCH, R. F. DOWNING & CO., 238 and 240 La Salle Street, OIIXO.^00. Through Rates Quoted to and from all pans of the World. ALFRED SCHOFIELD, Western Agent. Please mention the American Florist when writing. 100 The American Florist. Aug. 13, Our Pastimes. ) Announcements of coming contests or other events of interest to our bowling, shooting and sporting readers are solicited and will be given place in this column. Address all correspondence for this depart- ment to Wm. J. Stewart. 42 W. 28th St., New York; Robt. Kift, 1725 Chestnut St., Philadel- ia; or to the American Florist Co., Chicago. ^ S^ At Chlcas:o. The bowlers enjoyed the last series before the St. Louis convention at Mus- sey's alleys, Tuesday evening. The fol- lowing tables tell the story in a nutshell: Player 1st 2d 3d 4th 5tb 61 h Hauswirth 131 181 l'3 200 HI 184 Asmus 204 144 172 189 177 19.5 Soott ni lf9 187 16S 1S9 167 Stevens 181 235 193 218 149 169 Winterson 142 )M 139 112 119 110 LADIES. Player. 1st 3d 3d Mrs Asmus 112 126 83 Mrs. Winterson 96 98 66 Mrs. Scott 66 78 93 Mrs. Hauswirth 80 59 83 MissShantel 69 E6 73 The Beatty Trophies. The trophies awarded by H. B. Beatty, of Pittsburg, to be competed for by the bowlers at the S. A. F. convention at St. Louis next week are well worth all the extra effort and skill the bowlers can put into their work to win them. Each individual trophy is a work of great beauty, as may be seen from the accom- panying engravings. The following are descriptions of the Hardy & Hayes Com- pany, silversmiths, of Pittsburg, who carried out Mr. Beatty's ideas so skill- fully: The first prize is a large loving cup in sterling silver, standing about twenty- two inches high, with three handles. This divides the cup into three panels. One THE WM. F. KASTiNG BOWLIN 3 TROPHY. panel has an etching of the Oak wood rose gardens, Oil City, Pa., surrounded by oak leaves. The second has the junction of the Allegheny and Monjngahela rivers with the Ohio and the historic old block house, built in 1764, on it. The third panel has the words ''H. B. Beatty trophy, won by," etched, with room left for the name of the winner. At the base of the cup are bowling balls and pins finished in black to contrast with the sil- ver. The base is plain ebony. An illutra- THE H. B. BEATTY S. A. F. CONVENTION BOWLING TROPHIES— LADIES' FIRST AND SECOND AND CONSOLATION PRIZES. tion appears elsewhere in this issue. The ladies' first prize is a beautiful flower vase in sterling silver, about eighteen inches high. On one side is etched the words "St. Louis, 1904," with the figure of a woman about to pitch a ball. Beceath are the words "Ladies' 1st prize." Around the base is a wreath of laurel, and on one side the old block house, with the word "Pittsburg" under- neath. On the other side of the vase are the words "H. B. Beatty trophy, won by," with a shield left for the name of the winner. Below on the base is a shield with a scene Irom the oil regions contain- ing two gas wells. Below is etched "Oil City, Pa." The whole vase is a rich specimen of the silversmiths' art, and is a trophy that will be much prized by the fair winner, as it is an object of art and beauty. The ladies' second prize is a rich com- port for fruit in sterling silver. It stands six inches high, the top being decorated with the etching of a woman about ready to pitch a ball. Above are the words "H. B. Beatty trophy;" underneath the words "Ladies' prize." The border is a beautiful floral one. The base is deco- rated with two panels, one with the old block house and Pittsburg underneath, the other with an oil well scene and the words "Oil City, Pa.," underneath. A plain shield is then left for the name of the winner, with the words "won by" over it. The consolation prize is a dainty vase in sterling silver that stands about ten inches high, the top and bottom being ornamented with a beautiful floral wreath. The shape is symmetrical and very beautiful. On the vase are very artistically etched the words, "St. Louis, 1904, consolation prize;" below this two crossed pins and a ball underneath. On the other side are the words "H. B. Beatty trophy, won by," with a beauti- fully etched shield for the name of the winner. On the base are two handsome views etched in shields, one with the block house, Pittsburg, and the other a scene from the oil regions, with the words "Oil City, Pa." igo4. The American Florist. 101 WEKiELT 8 CO. ERFURT, GERMANY. Cyclamen Persicum Giganteum, Weigelt's Elite Strains Seed Growers, OUR TRADE SPECIALTY. Our Cyclamsns are unexcelled in Form, Coloring, Giant size of flowers and beauty of folUge. We use for seed only the very best specimen plants. !@° We offer only guaranteed first-quality seed of this season's crop. {©"Best time for sowing August and September. 100 1000 4001 Kriemhilde, brilliant carmine rose, brilliant seeds seeds coloring and fiery sheen $ .35 $3.00 4002 Brilliant Red, very elegant and of especial brilliancy 35 3.00 4003 Deep Red, dark and velvety, best for sale in pots 40 3.50 4005 Improved Mont Blanc, dazzling white, handsome form, giant-flowered 38 3.13 4007 LILAC, Extra fine, popular shade, .45 4.00 40C9 White with eye, well known color 30 2.50 4010 Grand mixture of above sorts 30 2.50 6016 Salmoneum (Froebel), magnificent salmon red, striking in any collection. A novelty of the first-class; not fringed 1.50 12.50 Cyclamen Rococo. ^^ Novelty for 1904. -^'^ '■' = •^' ."^ A New Race, springing from the Butterfly Cyclamens, which scarcely resembles the old cycla- men sorts either in flowers, form or in general appearance. It will cause a revolution in cyclamen culture. We have observed it for two years, and can promise both the trade and the private grower a sensational novelty of the first order. The engraving is natural size and copied from a photograph. The growth is very robust and the foliage well marked. Each flower is a treasure for cut flower work, ranking almost with the orchid. As well grown pot plants they are more showy than azaleas, and at a temperature of 40 to 50 degrees will remain in bloom the whole winter. The colorings range through all the cyclamen shades in all possible and unexpected com- binations, excelling all others in beauty. Original stock from the grower. Packet (to seeds), 25c; 100 seeds, $2; 1000 seeds, $18.75. Fringed Varieties. 100 1000 seeds seeds 60C4 Brilliant Red, giant fringed. 65 5. SO 6006 Pure white, giant fringed 75 6.25 6008 Brilliant Rose, magnificent giant flowers... .65 5.50 6010 White with dark eye, shaded rose.... 65 5-50 6012 LILAC. New; fine coloring .90 7.50 6014 Mixture of Fringed Varieties above 65 5.50 601 5 Papilio, Belgian butterfly cyclamen of strik- ing beauty and habit. Well fringed, wavy flowers, specially suited for pot culture.... i.OO 7.50 Nos. 4001 to 4009 in lots of 1 0,000 seeds will be supplied at $25.00. CYCLAMEN ROCOCO. Natural Size. Novelty of 1 904. 102 The American Florist. Aug. 13 Bruns' Valley. THE STANDARD OF Finest Pips From Cold Storage $1.50 per 100; $14.00 per 1000. HEAPQLARTERS FOR FANCY CUT VALLEY. There is None Better. LEADING PRODUCER OF THE WEST. H^^f VS V^W TULTf^ 1409 W. Madison Street, • N. DRUINS, CHICAGO. ^ SEED PACKETS Lithographed in Colors. We carry in stock eight hundred varieties of Flower and Vegetable Designs for Seed Packets, and issue a catalogue in colors. Brett Lithograpiiing Co. ART LITHOGRAPHERS, 409-411-413 Pearl St., ESTABLISHED 1844. NEW YORK, U. S. A. igo4. The American Florist. 103 Seeds for Present Sowing Vaughan's Up-io-Date "Internationar* Received the only reward for Mixed Pansies at the World's Fair. It is to-day better and more complete than ever. It contains the cream of the stock of 10 Pansy Specialists. There is no better mixture in exist- ence as all the florists who saw or used it can tell you. Price per oz,, SlO CO; H-oz., $5.00; Js-oz., $1.50; trade pkt,, 50j. Vaughan's "Giant Mixture." This mixture is specially made by us from all the separate colors of Giant Trlmardeau. the Giant Bu^not and Gassier and several special strains which cannot be had any other way. If yonr trade demands large flowers there is no better mixture. Price M-lb., $14.00; oz., $4.00; ^a-oz., 60c; trade pkt., 25c. Masterpiece— New Giant Curled. This strain comps nearer to "Double Pan^ie3" than anything ever introduced under that name. In reality the number of petals is the same as that in other Pansy flowers, but they are crimped and curled in such a fashion that the flowers appear double. Trade pkt., 50c; ^-^-oz., 7oc.; M-oz., $1.35; oz., $5.00. BRIDESMAID. Its ground color is a rosy white, rivaling in deli- cacy and beauty with the finest Apple-bLssora, and most strikingly setting off the dark blotches of the center. Trade pkt., 25c; ia-oz., 50c; oz.,$3.75. Vaughan's ''Elite" Mixture of Pansies. This is not a complete mixture like our International; it does not contain any pure white, yellow or other self colors, nor any other of the well-known kinds. It is comprised of the cream of four Pansy special- ists' choicest and most expensive mixtures and new and novel kinds, [t is a mixture tbat will please everybody who can appreciate quality in color, shape, size and substance, in fact everything tbat makes a perfect Pansy. Trade pkt., 50c; f-a-oz., $1.50. For other Pansy mixtures and separate colors, see our Book for Florists. Vaughan's Giant-Flowered Cyclamen. Pure white, dark crimson, Rosa Von Marienthal. "Daybreak Pink," dark rose, whtie with carmine eye. Per 100 seeds, 75o; per 1000 seeds, $5.00; 250 seeds of a color at 10:0 rate. Giant-Flowered Cyclamen, estra choice mixed. Per 100 seeds, 50c; 250 seeds, $1.15; luOO seeds, $4.50. 5000 seeds, $30X0. New Giant Orchid— Flowered Cyclamen. These are exceptionally fine, with very large flowers that are frilled and fringed in wonderful fashion. Pure White, Red, Pink, White with Carmine Eye and Lilac Colored. Each, per 100 seeds, $1.00; IOjO seeds, $9.00. Clant Orchid-Flowered Cyclamen in choicest mixture, 25 seeds> 25c; 100 seeds, 8dc; 1000 seeds, $8 0 J. CINERARIA— Vaughan's Columbian Mixture. Consists of a mixture made up by ourselves of the choicest English, French and German strains and cannot be excelled in variety of colors. ^ize. shape and substance of flowers and perfect habit of plant. Strictly fresh seeds just received. Trade pkt,, (lOOO seeds) 50c.; 3 pkts., $1.25. Calceolaria Hybrida. Choicest mixture, pkt., 50c. Mignonette New York Market, This is an extra choice strain of Mignonette for greenhouse culture. Oar seed is saved from greenhouse-grown plants and by a careful grower. Price, pkt, (about lOOO seeds) 50c.; per M-oz., $2.50. 'Mnternationar' Primula Mixture. Unquestionably the best mixture of Chinese Primroses. It contains the largest variety of the beat selling colors. Flowers large, beautifully fringed borne in lari^e clusters well above the rich green leaves. Pit., (350 seeds), 50c; 5 pkts., $2.00. Chinese Primula, Chiswick, red. Alba Magnifica, white, blue, pink, striped. Each per pkt. of 250 seeds, 50c; 1000 Sdeds, $1.75. A WORD ABOUT HARDY PERENNIALS. These plants are now very much in favor with all classes of people and florists should have a eood suoply of at lea'it the most popular kinds, such as Delphinium, Gaillardia Aquilegia, Campanula. Coreop- sis, Wahlenbergia, Sweet William, Dianthus PJumarius and others. They are easily raised from seed and easily cared for. Send for our list of seeds of Hardy Perennials. CHicaoo. VALGHAN'S SEED STORE, new york. Heller's Mice- Proof Seed Cases. SEND FOR CIRCULARS. HELLER & CO., Montclair, N. J. Please mention the American Florist when writing. Hasslach & Roumanlile Wholesale Seed Growers of VEGETABLE, FLOWER AND AGRICULTURAL SEEDS. St. Remy de Provence, FRANCE. Choice Seeds Only. First-Class References. XXX Pansy Trade pkt., 50c; M-ui D. B. WOODBURY, SEED. Fine varieties mixed. $1.00; per oz., S3.50. Pansy Specialist, S. Paris, Me. Wayeland, Ind. — George Grim has sold his greenhouse to Charles Grimes, of Rus- sellville, whofwill move it this week. Callas!! Freesias!! NOW READY FOR DELIVERY. CALLAS. 1 to IH inches in diameter, per lOD, $3.00; per 1000, $Z5.00. FREESIAS. %-inch in diameter, per lO'O. $3.00. J^-inch in diameter, per 1000, $4.50. The above prices are delivered your city. TERMS: Cash with order. We also carry a full line of Palm and Decorative Plant Seeds. Prices upon application. GERMAIN SEED CO., ^°^ ^a^J^" Long Island Cabbage Seed American Cauliflower Seed And other special seed stocks. Francis BnBI, Grower, Hempstead, L. I., New York. 104 The American Florist. Aug. 13, Announcement to the Trade. ! We have purchased the stock, fixtures, book accounts and good will I of the firm of Geo. A. Sutherland, (Bankrupt) Wholesale Florists and I Dealers in Florists' Supplies, formerly doing business at 34 Hawley St. I We shall offer their stock at reduced prices. In regard to their \ \ customers we shall be pleased to give orders from their late customers every \ I attention possible. Will also be glad to extend any courtesy that customers = i are entitled to. \ We trust we shall be favored with your patronage, and again assure | E you of our best intentions. \ a N. F. McCarthy & co. WHOLESALE FLORISTS. I 84 Hawley St., BOSTON, MASS. w H O L E S A L E For Prompt Execution OF SHIPPING ORDERS Our Facilities are Second to None. Sinner Bros. 58 WABASH AVENUE, -- CHICAGO. Remember We are located in the Growers* Market with not only our own supply, but that of a number of the best Chicago growers to draw upon. ^ ^ ^ <^ c u T F L O w E R 8 igo4. The American Florist. 105 The Best Equipped. We have in the past five years maintained the best equipped wholesale cut flower house in Chicago. Beginning in a room no larger than our present office, we have, in eight years of careful, conservative management, built up a house capable of caring for the most exacting buyers' needs in Cut Flowers. We have done this by carefully studying the wants of our customers and proving to their satisfaction that we can at all times be relied on to furnish anything that is to be had in this market, and in addition we make special efforts to supply Novelties or Specialties not always to be had elsewhere. We have taken good ca^e of every flower our growers produced and shipped in, earning their confidence that we are at ail times working for their interests. In short — Fair and Square treatment for both Grower and Buyer. WE STAND ON OUR RECORD. We expect to continue as we have done, and push our business harder than ever this season. We certainly can do better now than ever before. Eight years ago the work was all done by one man. Now we have six experienced helpers and a wholesale house equipped second to none. Those who have not been dealing with us we invite to investigate our Record. Our Satisfied Customers and Growers Are our recommendation. We can do as much for YOU as we have done for THEM, Let us have your standing order this season. E. C. 3MLING The Largest, Best Equipped and Most Centrally Located Cut Flower House in Chicago. 32-34-36 Randolph St., CHICAGO, ILL. LONC DISTANCE TELEPHONE 1978 and 1977 CENTRAL. 106 The American Florist. Aug. 13, 'ys^ Vw ww »^ »>» »>• w"^ w^ '^ »^ »>• ^^ '^ '^ '^ '^ ^^ »^ »>• '^ *>• •'w '>■ '^ '^ »^ •>• '^ '^ •^ '^ ^^ '>• '^ '^ '>• •>• ^2 ^ \ IBS CARDINAL. I \ THE NEW SCARLET CARNATION. % ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ First Prize for 100 Scarlet at Detroit. Awarded I S. A. F. Silver IMedal. A. C. S. and other Certificates of Merit. ^ The Best Scarlet Carnation of the Future. It is Bound ^ ^ to be the Standard Scarlet. Will Stand in its ^ ^ Class as has Lawson Among the Pinks. ii ^ ^ ^ fi 5 M lie V>Q1 UlllOl parts of the country last ^ =1^^=^^=^:^^=^=^^=^^^^ yga^j. aj^(;j pronounced by ^ ^ all perfect. The Chicago Carnation Company who had a whole ^ ^ bench, thought so well of it they purchased a half interest in the stock. ^ ^ The Cardinal is an improved Estelle from every point of view, including j^ ^ size, form, stem, growth and freedom. The petals are nicely serrated and ^ ^ the flower never conies single. A wonderful keeper and shipper. ^ t Place Your Orders Now and Secure j* ^ Early Delivery. j| ii t Rooted Cuttings Ready January I, SI2.00 per 100; SIOO.OO per 1000. t ' i CHICAGO CARNATION CO., Met, III. I DSminai S. S. SKIDELSKY, Philadelphia, Pa. '^ It 't I E. G. HILL CO., Richmond, lad. i ^ ft igo4. The American Florist. 107 t ii % % FIANCEE" the (ireat Fiancee" Fiancee" plant in a sea; Fiancee" and all others Fiancee" Fiancee" Fiancee" Fiancee" Fiancee" is the only carnation ever officially judged as the best in the world. CianAAA" ^^ *'^® only fancy carnation that will produce as ridllvCC stated by Fred Dorner, Jr., 30 blooms to a plant in a season. was purchased by us for a sum per plant exceed - ins that paid for Lawson, Adonis, Enchantress and all others combined. is the only light pink to improve in color during hot summer weather. has captured more prizes in the past season thdn any other carnation ever won in one season. is the only carnation to command a sale of 200,000 plants a year in advance to its dissemination. is the largest, best color, best form, best stem, best shipper and keeper and freest bloomer of all. next year will be grown in nearly every green- house in America. Better order early. "Fiancee" "Fiancee" "Fiancee" "Fiancee" "Fiancee" "Fiancee" "Fiancee" "Fiancee" "Fiancee" "Fiancee" will be even more popular 5 years hence than it is to-day. will make you money if bought now. blooms will sell from $8.00 to $25.C0 per 100 at wholesale. cannot be improved upon as it has no pollen and produces no seed. has never met defeat since first judged as the finest in the world. is acknowledged to have improved every time it is exhibited. shade not pink; is the ideal commercial approached by any othtr. has never shown a sign of rust, stem rot or any other disease. has produced an abundance of 4^-inch flowers. has an ideal stem and a habit of growth second to none. We have 40t000 sturdy plants to propagate from; we shall need them. One order alone calls for 60,0C0 cuttings. Don't get Icftj order now, to day. You will want it. It is indispensable in your business. Good healthy well rooted cuttings at the following rates: $12.00 per 100; $100.00 per 1000; 2,500 at $9500 per 1000; 5,000 at $90.00 per 1000; 10,000 at $80.00. NOTE — You can save money by forming a club and buying large quantities. Chicago Carnation Co., JAMES HARTSHORNE. MQR. i 1^ i % 108 The American Florist. Aug. 13, LEO NIESSEN CO ( iivooi«i»o:r A-TKr*) Philadelphia's Leading Wholesale House for CUT FLOWERS WE ALWAYS HAVE EVERYTHING OBTAINABLE, AND COMPLETE ALL ORDERS. Our Beauties, Brides, Kaiserins, Valley^ Etc., ARE THE FINEST COMING TO THIS MARKET. AT ALL SEASONS. 01 IP AIMS* CAREFUL ATTENTION. FULL COUNT. GOOD PACKING. ^ PROMPT SHIPMENTS. RIGHT PRICES '^'M^ciSP^T. Philadelphia, Pa, WM. DILGER, Manager. Michigan Cut Flower Exchange, WHOLESALE FLORISTS. Manufacturers of Wire Designs. Importers and Dealers in Everything for the Store and Greenhouse. Headquarters for Fancy Ferns. Write or Telephone. Let us send you our Weekly Price List, 38-40 Miami Sve., DETROIT. MICH. 1904. The American Florist. 109 ^c:>^2oyM^M^4^/^(y^^^^^^^ (7/h^/i^e^af^ C^^^ f^^) -y^-^ 110 The American Florist. Aug. ij, Syracuse, N. Y. Syracuse is now in the midst of the dull season, and nothing out of the ordinary is expected during the month of August. There is a scarcity of good flowers, and the florists would be embarrassed if for any reason large orders began to pour in. The planting of roses has been completed and carnations are now being planted. Everything at the greenhouses is looking well and the weather this summer has been very favorable. Rain has been plen- tiful, and the showers have been inter- spersed with warm weather, causing a "growing time." W. S. Wheaton and M. S. Hencle have formed a partnership and will open a store at 329 South Warren street after Mr. Wheaton returns from his vacation. The firm will be styled W. S. Wheaton & Company. Mr. Wheaton has been with P. R. Quinlan & Company as manager of the South Salina street store for the past sixteen years. He is thoroughlv conver- sant with every feature of the trade and should start in with a large business at once. Mr. Hencle is a resident of Bald- winsville, and has also been a florist for a number of years. The new greenhouses for Lyman C. Smith, at his home in James street, are rapidly nearing completion. They will be the most extensive private greenhouses in the city. Mr. Smith is a millionaire typewriter magnate. Henry Morris has been having consid- erable funeral and wedding trade. He had the Just wedding at the Yates hotel, at which the principal decorations were palm and bay trees. P. R. Quinlan & Company's green- houses at Onondaga Valley are in good shape, and it looks as if a large number of fine flowers would be produced for the fall trade. The Bool Floral Company, at 215 East State street, Ithaca, has been doing a large business this summer in bedding plants. The Sager drug store at Auburn has a floral department and quite an extensive business is done. A. V. B. Indianapolis. Everybody is now busy planting car- nations. Outside stock in this vicinity is greatly suffering from drought. Gladioli are almost unsalable on account of over- supply. It hardly pays to grow mixed varieties. H. Junge and family are back from Clark Lake, Mich., where they were the guests of John Bertermann and wife. Mr. Junge is the latest enthusiast on fishing; he has arranged for a course with the past grandmasters of the art, Messrs. Nelson and Hartje. It is rumored that a nursery company is to be organized here. It has an option on a large and very suitable piece of ground west of the city. Some of our best and wealthiest citizens are men- tioned as main stockholders. C. Sonnenschmidt isbackfrom Chicago where he studied heating apparatus. He is full of admiration for the Chicago florists and their establishments. Irvin Bertermann, Wm. Billingsly, John Hartje, H. W. Rieman and Omer and George Wiegand will attend the con- vention at St. Louis. W. W. Coles and Mr. Haugh were vis- itors to our city last week. Mr. Coles has added three large houses to his place. Ed. Bertermann is at present in Switz- erland. H.J. Opportunity has hair in front, behind she is bald, if yoa seize her by the forelock you may hold her, but if suffered to escape, not Jupiter himself can catch her again. There will be an Opportunity pL.ti: for those who are interested in Palms, Perns, Crolons and Decorative Planis, generally to see samples at the coming Convention of the S- A. F. O. H., from Mr. Joseph Heacock and John Burton, Assignee, whom I have the pleasure of representing. A number of the samples represent large numbers of certain varieties and sizes, and have been priced to move them for immediate or early Fall Delivery. Further Opportunity will be afforded you to see samples of Lilium Harrisii especially grown for me in Bermuda. LET ME SHOW YOU SAMPLES AND GIVE YOU PRICES AT ST. LOUIS, OR WRITE FOR PARTICULARS. WM. P. CRAIG, Philadelphia flower Markft, 1224 Cherry St., PHILADELPHIA, PA. Please mention the A ynencan Flnnsi when ivrilinsr. I » Announcement. mm NEW WHITE CARNATION FOR 1905. We will disseminate early in 1905 a new seedling white carnation. Don't place your orders for a new white until after the forthcoming exhibition of the American Carnation Society in Chicago during January next, by which time we will have fully demonstrated its superior qualities. Parentage Norway X Lawson. Is more vigorous than either and is superior in every way. Stems two inches longer than Lawson, flower larger, better formed and sw^eet scented; does not burst. In short it is a world beater. A modern high class com- mercial and exhibition variety. By far the best white variety yet raised. It has never been exhibited. "We still have it under number (119, '01.) Name and list price will be announced later. W^rite us for any information concerning it. Field-Grown Carnation Plants Ready Now. Per 100 HARLOWARDEN. NORWAY Per 100 ... 8.00 ... 6.00 NEW DAYBREAK $12.00 GOV. LOWNDES 8.00 GENEVIEVE LORD 6.00 Writs us for other varieties and prices. H. WEBER & SONS, wmwmmmmmim^mmmmmmmmmimmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm^^immmmmm Please mention the A mertcan Plortst when •writing AMERICAN BEAUTIES. Cut Roses— American Beauties and all kinds of Tea Roses at lowest prices. Trial orders solicited. HELLER BROS., New Castle, Ind. South Park Floral Company. AMERICAN BEAUTY 3-inch, SS.OO per 100; GATE&, 3H-inch, per 100 S3.00 BRIDES and MAIDS, a/j-inch, per 106. $3.50 RHOTEN BROS. CO., Box 5, Danville, IM. igo4. The American Florist. Ill [ FLORIST CO. Importers and Growers of High-Grade -A.ivr>- A^OOI>Sir>E^^ Xv !•, IV. ^^. A large range of new greenhouses is being erected at Whitestone for Lily Forcing. Plants and Flowers supplied in any quantity throughout the season. Our stock is of the Best Type, well grown, and HOLDS THE RECORD as the finest handled by the florists of New York City last Easter. Quaint and curious Japanese Plants on hand for shipment all the year round. HINODE FLORIST CO., -TELEPHONE CONNECTION. wrniarE>sa:'oiVK, i>3:E:^wr i^oi^k:. 112 The American Florist. Aug. 13, "MMnm Carnations'' IT HAS BEEN A GOOD GROWING SEASON WITH US AND PLANTS ARE IN FINE SHAPE. STRONG AND BUSHY. Per JOO JOOO Mrs. T.W. Lawson $6.00 $50.00 Mrs. Nelson 6.00 50.00 Mrs. Higinbotham 4.00 35.00 Chicago 6.00 50.00 Mrs. Ine 4.00 35.00 Flora HiU 6.00 50.00 Per JOO JOOO Peru $6 00 $50.00 White Cloud 5 00 45.00 Roosevelt 6 00 50.00 Guardian Angel 4 00 35.00 McKinley 6.00 50 00 Mrs. Bradt 6 00 50 00 Per 100 Estelle $6.00 Gov. Wolcott 6.00 Norway 5.00 Queen Louise 6,00 Harlowarden 6.00 1000 $50.00 50.00 45 00 50.00 50.00 ROSE PLANTS Strong Stock From 2>^-mch pots. LOW PRICES TO CLOSE OUT. ■ 1 1^ f> W K? ■ ^\ WM J^ The finest pink rose yet introduced, beautiful color free bloomer, best money-maker. UniV^LEL «fwlll^ S20.00 per 1 00; $1 50.00 per 1000. Per 100 JOOO Mme. Chatenay $3 00 $25 00 Sunrise 5.00 40 00 Bride 2.50 20.00 Maid 2 50 20.00 Golden Gate 2.50 20.00 3-INCH POTS. Per JOO JOOO Chatenay $5,00 $40 00 Maid 3.50 30 00 Bride 3.50 30 00 Golden Gate 3.50 30.00 One-Tear Old Plants FROM BENCHES. Per JOO JOOO American Beauty $5.00 $40.00 Liberty 5 00 40.00 ALL STOCK SOLD UNDER EXPRESS CONDITION THAT IMMEDIATELY, WHEN MONEY WILL BE REFUNDED. IF NOT SATISFACTORY IT IS TO BE RETURNED PETER REINBERG,wa.f A. Chicago. New Geranium Telegraph TRULY THE GRANDEST INTRODUCTION TO THE GERANIUM FAMILY. Come see itfGrowing at our Establishment Inside and Out. The Telegraph will be sought by all, for Conservatory or Window Decoration, and for Bedding out. A Sure IVIoney Maker for the Trade, Telegraph will sell at sight. Its mammoth size, beautiful color, strong habit of growth, and remarkable productiveness, gives it a place on the market above all others. Telegraph is a seedling of 190O; parentage, Mrs. E. G. Hill and Wonder; robust grower; foliage dark green with zone, flowers single, of immense size, rich, deep orange cerise in color. Has proven gilt-edged through every test, during the past four years. Unsurpassed for bedding out. Indispensible for conservatory or window. It comprises all the qualifica- tions for a good commercial and fancy geranium. Awarded Certificate of Merit by the Dutchess County Horticuhural Sociely, and the New York Florists' Club. Strong Plants, ZV^-meh Stock, Ready October 1, $20.00 per 100. ORDER NOW, Propagate Through the Winter, Offer to Your Trade Next Spring, Will Find Telegraph the Best Money Maker on the Market. THOS. DEVOY & SON, Poughkeepsie, N. Y. Selling Agents: VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE, Chicago and New York. H. A. DREER, Philadelphia, Pa. THE E. G. HILL COMPANY, Richmond, ind. THE LIVINGSTON SEED COMPANY, Columbus, Ohio. 4-inch Pot Plant "TEIECRAPH." Grafted Roses. Bride, Bridetmaid. Golden Gate. Kaiierin, Wootton, 4-inch, $20.00 per ICO; 2-inch, $15.00 per 100; $120.00 per 1000. Own roots, 4-inoh, $80.00 per 1000. GEORGE L. PARKER, Wathlngton cor. Rockwell St., Ward 24, BOSTON. If You Are Short of Any of the rollowing Roses We have them Ready to Plant Out: BRIDE, MAID, PERLE, BEAUTY, G. GATE, LA FRANCE, IVORY and CARNOT. ^" " GEO. A. KIHL, Pekin, III. nj-VC^PG^ CLOSING OUT KtJ9L-9* PRICES. 2^ and 3-in. , extra choice stock. Per 1000 Golden Gate 820.00 Bride aO.OO Bridesmaid 30.00 Mme. Chatenay 39.00 Above prices cash with order. JOHN BROD, Niles Center, III. '9o^- The American Florist. 113 1872 1904 Alex. McConnell Roses, Carnations, Orchids. TELEGRAPH orders forwarded to any part of the United States, Canada and all principal cities of Europe. Orders transferred or entrusted by the trade to our selection for delivery on steamships or elsewhere, receive spe- cial attention. 546 5th Avenue, Cor. 45th St., N. W. New York City Telephone Calls 340 and 341 38th St. Western Union Code. Cable Address, ALEXCONNELL. 4^%^VV%^%^%^VV%/VVVV%^VV%^%^%/%^V%/%^%/V%%%%'%%^ 114 The American Florist. Aug. 13, mmm^^mmmmmmmmmmmmm^mmmmmm^^^m^^m Orchids ^ Cactus. J. BALNEA CO. 2a Platerot St., No. 6, P. 0. B. 628, ESTABLISHED IN 1880. Illustrated Catalogue mailed on receipt of 10 cents in stamps. Trad a Price Lists Free. Mt^ ^mm Field-Grown Plants. Per 100 Per lOOO LAW80N, pink $5.00 $45.00 NELSON, pink 5.00 45.00 GUARDIAN ANGEL, pink 4.00 35.00 HIGINBOTHAIW, pink 5.00 45.00 FLORA HILL, white 4.00 35.00 WHITE CLOUD, white 5 00 45.00 QUEEN LOUISE, white 5-00 45.00 ROSE PLANTS. 22,000 Large, Clean Stock. BRIDESMAID, BRIDE, IVORY at $18.00 per lOOO. GEO. REINBERG, 51 Wabash Avenue, Please mention the A merican Florist when writing. NEED A FIRST-CLASS Commercial White? rnrn Dlini/I is the one. Has scored rnrll nilnlvl SS points at the Detroit I llbui wwiii\i Carnation Convention and lias been awarded a Certificate of Merit. Orders filled strictly in rotation. $12.00 per 100; $100.00 per 1000, John Murchie, S. S. Skidelsky, SHARON, PA. 824 N. 24lh St., Philadelpliia. STRONG FIELD PLANTS. Carnations. 12,900 LAWSON S50.00 per 1000 10,000 WHITE CLOUD 45.00 10,000 FLORA HILL 45.00 Immediate Delivery. 59 Wabash Ave. CHICAGO. For WINTER FLOWERING. Extra fine, bushy plants, perfectly healthy. Propagated and grafted from flowering wood. LIBERTY, FRANZ DEEGAN, 3y2-inch pots, perl 00 $18.00 MAID, BRIDE, GOLDEN GATE, IVORY, LA FRANCE, KAISERIN, ZVi- pots, per 100 15.00 BEAUTY, IVORY, LA FRANCE, 3-inch pots, per 100 $7.00 BRIDE, MAID, PERLE, GOLDEN GATE, 3-inch pots, per 100 500 J. L. Dillon, Bloomsburg, Pa. Please mention the American Florist when writing. orchTds"" We will have on exhibition in the Convention Hall a full line of samples of the J most useful Orchids, established and unestaWished. If you are a buyer it will pay ■ you to see them and get our prices. I SUMMIT^ N. J. J Please mention the A merican Florist when writing. 150,000 FIELD GROWN CARNATIONS. QUEEN LOUISE, white 06 MACEO, crimson .06 ENCHANTRESS, light pink 10 FLORIANA, pink .05 LAWSON, pink 07 ETHEL CROCKER, pink OS MRS. POTTER PALMER, scarlet .06 ELDORADO, yellow OS CHICAGO, red 06 SUCCESS, light pink OS J. H. MANLEY, scarlet 06 ORIOLE, sarlet OS MRS. E. A. NELSON, pink 06 MERMAID, pink 05 GOV. ROOSEVELT, crimson .06 DOROTHY, pink OS J. L. DILLON, Bloomsburg, Pa. Please mention the A merican Florist when writing. igo^. The American Florist. 115 PETER REINBERG 51 Wabash Ave.. CHICAGO. ON YOUR WAY TO AND FROM THE S. A. F. CONVENTION, VISIT THE LARGEST GREENnOUSE IN THE WORLD. (1.000,000 SQUARE FEET OF GLASS) YOUR STANDING ORDER SOLICITED. THE BEST OF EVERYTHrNG IN ROSES. THE BEST OF EVERYTHING IN CARNATIONS. THIS VIEW SHOWS ONLY A PART OF OUR RANGE OF 1,000,000 FEET OF CLASS. 116 The American Florist. Aug. IS, DREER FERN SPECIALS. ADIXNTUN CROWEANUM. The new Maidenhair for cutting, originator's stock. (.50 per dozen; $35.00 per 100; $250.00 per 1000. Strong, 3-inch pots. CIBOTIUIVI SCHIEDEl. We offer a nice line of this most valuable Tree Fern. 6-mch pots $1.50 each. 7-inch pots 2.00 each. NEPHROLEPIS SCOTTII. The new Boston Fern that has come to stay. 3-inch pots $4.00 per dozen; $35.00 per 100. 6-inch pots, fine specimens $2.00each. 8-inch pans, fine specimens 3.50 each. 10-inch pans, fine specimens 5.00 each. NEPHROLEPIS PIERSONI. A fine lot of good young plants from 2i^-inch pots, 75c per dozen; $6.00 per 100; 850.00 per 1000. NEPHROLEPIS BOSTONIENSIS. Very dwarf, bushy, compact plants, the best that we have ever offered. 5-inch pots 25 cents. 6-inch pots 40 cents. 7-inch pots 75 cents. Also a fine lot of 23^-inch pots, 60c per doz.; $4.00 per 100; $35.00 per 1000. 3DIANTUIVI CUNEATUM. An immense stock in fine condition. 2!i-incli pots $ 3.00 per 100; J 25.00 per 1000 3-inoii pots 6.00 per 100; 50.00 per 1000 4-inch pots 10.00 per 100; 90.00 per lOOO 5-inoli pots 15.00 per ICO; 140.00 per 1000 J3ISH X^SEKPf S in large assortment ot standard varieties, S3.00 per 100; S35.00 per lOOO. New Stocks of Flower Seeds now on hand including Pansies, Primulas, Myosotis, Daisies, Cinerarias and most of the Hardy Perennials. SEE OUR CURRENT WHOLESALE PRICE LIST. HENRY A. DREER, 714 Chestnut Street, PHILADELPHIA, PA. Hease mention the American Florist when mritinse 4,000 Adiantum Cuneatum Plants. 2 1-2-inch Pots The Cleveland Cut Flower Co. ;??r^:^^^-z^^ : ^ 52 and 54 High St., CLEVELAND, O. 1 000 22.00 CASH WITH ORDER. Field -Grown CARNATIONS strong, Healthy Plants, Free From Disease. WHITE. Per 100 Per lOOO While Cloud $5.00 $45.00 Norway 5.00 40.00 Her Majesty 6.00 50.00 Queen Louise 5.00 45.00 Flora Hill 6.00 55-00 PINK. Mrs. Lawson 6.00 55.00 Cressbrook 5.00 45.00 Guardian Angel (Sport) 5.00 45.00 LIGHT PINK. Enchantress 8.00 75.00 Mrs. Higinbotham 5.00 45.00 Morning Glory 6.00 50.00 RED. Mrs. Poller Palmer 5.00 45.00 America 4.00 35.OO Eslelle 6.00 60.00 Harlowarden 5.OO 45.00 VARIEGATED. Prosperity 6.00 50.OO WIETOR DROS., 51 Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO. Please n '.m4ion the A merican Florist when writing. •Mi«i For Immediate Delivery I Offer Begonia Gloire de Lorraine. 2-inch pots, per 100 $15.00 4-incli pots, very strong, per 100 40.00 All propagated from leaf cuttings. Fandanus Veitchii. 5-inch pots, 15 inches high, per 100 $ 85.00 6-inch pots, 18 inches high, per dozen $»5.00; per 100 120.00 7-inch pots, 22 inches high, per dozen 24.00 12-inch pots, extra fine specimens, each 6.00 All fine strong plants, nicely variegated. Nephrolepis Fiersoni. 5-inch pots, per dozen $6.00 6-inch pots, per dozen 9.00 7-inch pots, per dozen 12.00 Extra fine specimens in 18-inch Hanging Baskets, each $7.50 Adiantum Farleyense. 2y2-inch pots, per 100 $12.00 I I I J. a. PETERSON, McHENRY AVE., WESTWOOD, CINCINNATI, O. t I Please mention the American Florist to advertisers. igo4. The American Florist. 117 WIETOR BROS 51 and 53 Wabash Ave., Clxioo^go, 111, WHOLESALE GROWERS OF Gut Flowers Our Specialties: AMERICAN BEAUTIES. ROSES. CARNATIONS. CHRYSANTHEMUMS. ^S0,000 P^e^ot of G^la<»«s, 118 The American Florist. Aug. 13, i ECLIPSE OUR INTRODUCTION OF 1905. A grand pink carnation lighter in color than Law- son with no cerise or magenta shadings. A color that withstands the brightest sun's rays without the objectionable shadings or bleachings at the edges of the petals. The true merits of this variety are summed up in 4 points. 1st. A strong free growth and of easy propagation. 2nd. Large SVi-inch flowers of a beautiful dark shade of clear pink. No imperfect or faded blooms. 3rd. E.xtra long stems, perfectly upright and stifi. No short or weak stems under any conditions. 4th. Comes into flower with the earliest bloom- ers, and produces freely and continually throughout the season. Has never shown any cropping ten- dency. We have a large stock and can guarantee early delivery. $12.00 per 100; $100.00 per 1000. Write for special prices on larger lots. We have benched large stocks of the two grand white carnations LADY BOUNTIFUL and THE BELLE and will be in position to supply good well rooted cuttings in quantity for early delivery, $6.00 pfif 100; $50.00 pGf 1000. Also all the best of the 1904 Novelties such as Flamingo, Crusader, Nelson Fisher, Indianapolis, Mrs. Patten, Wliite Lawson, The President and Judge Hinsdale. The best of the standard sorts are on our list. Rooted Cuttings are our specialty and our stock is grown to produce strong healthy cuttings in preference to bloom. F. DORNER & SONS CO., LaFayette, Ind. WE ARE READY To take better care of oor castomers than ever the coining season. We have this sum- mer added four large houses to our plant and will have the product of considerable more glass than last year with which to meet demands. And the quality from all will be high. We shall be especially strong in Bride, Maid, Meteor, American Beauty and Chatenay. Carnations, all leading varieties. In addition to the cut from our own large place we shall have the product of several first-class growers of roses. And we shall have other new con- signors who are growers of high grade CARNATIONS and other stock. We shall be in a position to give you the best the market affords at fair prices, and would like to add you to our list of satisfied customers. We can do it if you give us the opportunity. Write us about it. We make no charge for P. & D. on orders amounting to $4,00 and over. J. A. BUDIvOIVO, 37-39 Randolph St., CHICAGO. igo4. The American Florist. 119 FLORISTS^ PLANTS. The Geo. Wittbold Co. 1657-1659 Buckingham Place, PALMS, FERNS, MISCELLANEOUS PLANTS. Our Favorable Shipping Location Will Save You MONEY In Freight and Express Rates and Time in Transit. Address all Correspondence to 1657 BUCKINGHAM PLACE, Chicago, ill. The WITTBOLDS are Recognized Leaders in Latanias, Kenfias, Asparagus, and all Tropical Plants. Prepare your faU Orders We Win nil them Promptly. OUI« OXT*«I«KI>f'r I*JRIOK r^IST. Variety. Size. KENT1A BELMOREANA 4 5 6 6 Height. Leaves. Eacli. 9 10 KENTIA FORSTERIANA.., 4 6 6 " " made up. .. 7 ARECA LUTESCENS 4 LATANIA BORBDNICA 5 6 7 PHOENIX CANSRIEN31S. 12 FIOUS ELASTICA 4 5 " " branched 5 6 7 ARAUCARIA EXCELSA 4 5 6 15-17 18-20 32-24 22-24 32-36 34-36 34-40 40-46 20-22 24-2? 26-30 30-36 34-38 4i-48 34-38 36-40 58-64 14-16 20-36 26-30 33-36 31 38 14-16 16-18 18-20 20-21 23-26 46-52 10-12 14-18 tiers tiers tiers 5-6 5-6 6 6-7 6 6 6 6-7 4-5 4-5 5 4-6 5-6 7-8 7-8 2-3 3-4 4-5 $1.00 1.50 2.50 4 00 6.00 8.00 1.00 1.50 2 50 3.00 2.00 4.00 9.00 Doz. $4 00 7.50 4.00 7.50 3 00 5 00 9.00 00 5.C0 7.00 12.00 3.00 6.00 6.00 9.00 6!oo 100 $3').00 60.00 30,00 60.01 35 00 45.00 75.00 Variety. AR4UCARIA EXCELSA 6 " " compacta... 6 COCOS WEDDELLIANA 3 5 PANDANUS VEirCHIl 5 P4N0AMUS UTILIS 5 ivEPHROLEP;S BOSTONIENilS... 4.. ... 5,. ... 6 Size. Height. Leaves. Each. Doz. tiers tiers ... in. NEPHROLEPIS PIERSONI 7. DR4C/ENA IMDlViS* 4. FRAGRANCE 4. 5 6. MASS4NGEANA 5. ASPARiGUS PLUMOSUS 2.. 4. 5. 6. SPRENSERI 2. DECUMBENS 3 s:;andens def. FERNS FOR DISHES.. $1.50 1.50 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.50 5.00 2.00 3.00 6.00 9.00 ).00 3.00 6.00 9.00 12.00 12.00 1.00 1.50 3.00 4. CO .75 1.50 2.00 100 3.00 8.00 3.00 6.00 10.00 30.00 4.00 8.00 4.00 8.00 3 03 8.00 FER^ B*LLS 4.20 tYCAS REVOLUTA 25o to 14.00 each Visit Our Exliibit at St. Louis. It Will Please You. 120 The American Florist. Aug. 13^ WE STUDY TO PLEASE. A Thorough Application of Business Principles, em- bracing prompt attention to filling all shipping orders with the best that the market affords, renders our house The Best, The Safest, The Easiest to Deal With. WE WANT YOUR TRADE. GIVE US YOUR STANDING ORDER. A. L Randall Company WHOLESALE CUT FLOWERS 19-21 Randolph Street, CHICAGO. »♦♦»»♦♦♦< WHOLESALE CUT FLOWERS .*? L%' J. B. Deamud 51 Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO. ALL STANDARD VARIETIES AT ALL TIM DEAMUD IS ALWAYS UP TO THE HANDLE WITH Staples, Specialties, Novelties. IF IT IS ON THE MARKET, DEAMUD HAS IT. NO BETTER HOUSE TO DEAL WITH IN THE WEST. SEND YOUR ORDER. ^ tgo4. The American Florist. 121 nj % /^ pi> 1 m w Mil W "All tul Flowers in Season" OUR SPECIALTY. TELEPHONE OR TELEGRAPH YOUR "HURRY UP" ORDERS LONG DISTANCE We Will '-Get a Move" on Them ''"°'" ""*'" "" FORGING BULBS. FRENCH ROMAN HYACINTHS, NARCISSUS, Paper White Grandiflora, FREESIAS, True Bermuda White and Home-Grown, DALLAS, all sizes, TULIPS, DUTCH HYACINTHS, HARRISII, L0N6IFL0RUMS. Etc., Etc. Selected Qualities Only. PRICES AS LOW AS GOOD STOCK CAN BE SOLD FOR. WRITE FOR OUR SPECIAL LIST. FLORISTS' SEEDS. Our "Combination" strains of Pansy, Primula and Cineraria^ are the result of the blending of best varie- ties from specialists through- out the World. J- J- S- Cut F lowers 20 YEIRS' EXPERIENCE In the Retail and Who'esale Departments of this line and a DAILY SHIPMENT FROM 40 to 60 GROWERS (VARYING ACCORDING TO SEASON ) Enables us to Say "We Can and Will Fill Your Cut riowcr Wants to Advantage." Our Steadily Increasing trade proves that "LIVE" BUYERS Are recognizing our ability as well as our efforts to serve them to advantage. J- j* WE ISSUE A WEEKLY PRICE LIST. A copy FREE TO YOU REGULARLY FOR THE ASKING. FLORISTS' EVERYDAY WANTS. Ribbons, Wheat Sheaves, Tin Foil, Snnealed Wire, Folding Boxes, Chenille, Letters, Tissue and other Papers, Twines, Vases, Insecticides, IVIastica, and all Glazing Tools, Cane Stakes, Tobacco Stems, Etc. PALMS and FERNS. Largest Jobbers of these plants in the West. Send us a list of your wants for prices. Exclusive sellers of "JACK ROSE" BONE MEAL. A fertilizer for the grower who is looking for results. Manufacturers of "PERFECT SHAPE" BRAND Wire ^Worls:, THE KIND THAT HOLDS ITS SHAPE. E.F.WINTERSONCO. E. F. Winterson, John P. Degnan. L. H. Winterson. 45-47-49 Wabash 2(venue, Illustrated Catalogue Free. .^^^^...^^i/ll I V^ A\ \9ld^ ■ 122 The American Florist. A'^g' 13, m ffl Palms, Orchids, Crotons, Dracaenas AND ALL STOCK FOR THE Commercial Florist. ^^^ ASK FOR SPECIAL PRICES. JULIUS ROEHRS, ffi m C. W. McKellar, 51 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. Sixteen years' experience on the Chicaeo market in handling Cut Flowers of all kinds. A LARGER VARIETY NOW THAN EVER. TRY ME. L. D. PHONE, CENTRAL 3598. Chicago Orchid Headquarters. I am making ORCHIDS A SPECIALTY and solicit correspondence from both growers and buyers of this stock. The Orchid House of The West. Wholesale Cut Flowers And a complete line of all FloHsts' Supplies, Ribboiis, Doves, Wheat Sheaves, Moss, Foil, Picks, Cycas Wreaths, Cycas Leaves. EVERYTHING NEEDED BY A ELORIST. l can interest you on Prices and Quality of Goods in Cut Flowers, ORCHIDS, Supplies. Write to McKELLAR, whose long experience fits him to Handle Your Order in a COMPETENT MANNER. ^ .^ ^ 1904. The American Florist. 123 John Breitmeyer's Sons, Florists, Detroit, Michigan. La Detroit Will be grown by us exclusively for a pink rose the coming sea- son. No other pink variety now grown having the productiveness or other good qualities. Keep your eye on it. 124 The American Florist. Aug. 13, Orange, N. J. A large and representative gathering of the New Jersey Floricultural Society met on Friday, August 5. Leonard Barron talked on the subject of "Organ- ization by the Gardener. The speaker followed the general lines familiar to readers of this journal, dwelling upon the following heads: What organization means; how it has been done in Great Britain; what it would do for the employer; what it would do for the gar- dener; how it is to be brought about. Mr. Barron looks upon organization as a remedy for many existing evils. He believes it would elevate the craft to a profession and exclude many Tvho now usurp the name of gardener. The subject was discussed at length, but the meeting showed an unwillingness to go on record as launching a matter of such importance without further consideration. Both the leading orchidists of this sec- tion, Henry Graves and William Barr, were represented in the floral display, and the work of Edward Thomas and Arthur Bodwell was seen side by side. The first showed hybrid seedlings of cypripediums and cattleyas and the lat- ter Cypripedium Lawrenceanum, L. Baroneldi and Barrii and Cattleya Har- risonii. Gladioli from the estates of A. C. Von Gasbeck and Charles Hathaway, phlox from Sidney and Austin Colgate, Mrs. William Pierson, and John Crosby Brown, allamandas of large 'size and beauty from O. D. Munu and dahlias from W. J. Hesse, of Newark, the work respectively of William Bennett, Henry Hornaker, William Reid, Charles Ash- mead, Peter Duff and Charles Hayes were also shown. Decorative plants in pots from William Runkle and John Crosby Brown, the work of D. Kinds- grab and Peter Dufi were fine. It was decided to observe the approaching "tin wedding" of the society in October in an appropriate manner. J. B. D. Columbus, 0. Asters are a glut in the local market, while the stock is very fine and better than it has been for years. The supply is above the demand. In spite of the warm weather there was a good attendance at the Florists' Club this week. Mr. Graff, of Graff Brothers, and Gus Ackerman were taken in as members. Just who will attend the florists' convention at St. Louis it is hard to say, but it is evident that there will be quite a number visit the World's Fair later in the season. Robert Schenk is here from Chicago to spend a few weeks. Mr. and Mrs. Schenk were summoned to the death chamber of Mr. Geigle, the father of Mrs. Schenk. Mr. Geigle leaves a handsome estate, he having been a large contractor and one of Columbus' best and most respected citizens. The display of S. A. Nutt geraniums and fancy cannas at Franklin park is fine at this time. Carl. A Charter Subscriber's Opinion. American Florist Co.:— Enclosed find check to the amount of $1 for renewal of subscription to the ever old reliable which is always received and read with pleasure. May you and the paper con- tinue to prosper as heretofore is the sin- cere wish of one of your charter subscrib- ers. F. J. Fillmore. Field-Grown CARNATION PLANTS. Extra itrang nlanlt, ready for Immsiliate shipment. QUEEN LOUISE, NORWAY. WHITE CLOUD, LORNA. PROSPERITY. HIGINBOTHAM. FLORA HILL, LAWSON, GENEVIEVE LORD, NELSON. GUARDIAN ANGEL, All of the above varieties, $6.00 per 100; S50.00 per 1000. Price quoted is for flrst-class selected stock. Can supply cheaper grades if desired. ORDER NOW. CHAS. W. McKELLAR, 51 Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO. CARNATIONS strong, healthy, field- grown plants, in the following varieties; 130 Armazindy per 100, $5.00 450 Crane " 6.00 375 Enchantress " 8.00 420 Gen. Maceo " 6.00 260 Genevieve Lord " 5.00 175 Gov. Wolcott " 6.00 135 Guardian Angel " 5.00 100 Marquis " 6.00 360 Melba " 6.00 100 Morning Glory " 6.00 900 Mrs. Joost " 6.00 340 Prosperity " 6.00 CASH WITH OKDER. L. L. MAY & CO., St. Paul, Minn. Mention Am. Florist when ordennp;. -SURPLUS- Carnations 2,000 QUEEN LOUISE, 500 LORNA. 2,000 FLORA HILL, 400 DOROTHY, 1,000 LAWSOJ}, 200 DAYBREAK, 1,000 CRANE, 100 APOLLO, 1,000 WHITE CLOUD, $5.00 per 100; $15.C0 per 1000, Cash with order, W. S4BR4NSKY, Kenton, Ohio. Field-Grown Good Strong Plants in A No, 1 Condition Per 1 00 Joost $4.00 America 4.00 Cressbrook 5.00 Nelson S.OO Flora Hill 4.00 Roosevelt S.OO Daybreak 4.00 Glacier S.OO Per 100 Lawson SS-OO Wolcott S.OO Marquis.. 500 Lillian Pond S-OO White Cloud 4.00 Norway 4.00 Sunrise 4.00 Eldorado 4.00 J. B. HEISS, Tine ESsKLotlo Pffvirserles, DAYTON, OHIO. FIELD-GROWN Carnations Per 100 Per 100 500 Prosperity . , :$5,00 600 Manly $6.00 3,300 Flora Hill.... 4,00 450 Wolcott 6.0O 4,500 Lawson 5,00 400 Enchantress,,. 8.00 2,600 Norway white 5 00 200 Flamingo 15.00 2,500 G. Lord 4 00 100 White Lawson.15.00 CASH WITH ORDER. JOHN FELKE, SR., Wilmette, III. CARNATIONS. Extra strong, field-grown plants of the follow- ing varieties, ready for immediate planting: Enchantress, $10.00 per 100. Lawson, S6.00 per 100; Crane, Guardian Angel and Queen Louise, $5.00 per 100. Also PANSY SEED, grown by a Danish specialist from choice Exposition strain, (none better), $5.00 per ounce. CHRIS HANSEN, St. Paul, Minn. r CHRYSANTHEMUM MANUAL NEW BOOK BY ELMER O. SMITH. •"^ IS NOW READY. CONTENTS. Intkoduction. Chapter I.— History. Chapter II,— Stock Plants,— Early Propagation.— Cold Frames, — Field-grown.- Imported Stock. — Novelties and Scarce Varieties. Chapter III.— Propagation.— Cutting Bench. — Selection ot Cuttings. — Making Cuttings.- Air and Temperature.— Shading.— Watering.— Saucer System.— English Method.— Divisions.— Potting Cuttings. Chapter IV. — Specimen Plants.- Soil.— Repotting. — Stopping. — Drainage. — Final Potting. — Watering. — Staking. — Disbudding. — Feeding. Chapter V. — Miscellaneous Plants. — Standards, — For Market, — Single. — Stemmed. — Minia- ture.— For Cut Flowers. — Grafted. — In Open Border. — Hardy Chrysanthemums. Chapter VI.— Packing Plants.— For Express.- For Mail.— For Export. Chapter VII. — Exhibition Blooms. — Planting. — Firming. — Tieing. — Watering. — Spraying. — Airing — Shading. — Scalding. — Top-dressing. — Removing Stools. — Blind Growth. — Chemi- cal Fertilizers.— Liquid Manure.— Lime.— Iron. — Burning and Damping.— Buds and Dis- budding.— English Method. — Records. Chapter VIII. — Exhibition Blooms. — Grown out-of-doors. — ^Australian Method. — Shelter or Unug Harbor. Chapter IX.— Commeecial Flowers.— Feeding.— Buds. — Early. — ^Late. — Height of Plants. Chapter X.— Insects.— Aphis. — Thrip.— Mealy Bug.— Grasshoppers. — Tarnished Bus.— Cory- thuca.— Grub Worm,— Cut Worm,— Lady Bug,— Golden Eye,— Chrysanthemum Fly. Chapter XI.— Diseases.— Eust.—Leat Spot.— Mildew. Chapter XII. — Seedlings and Sports. — Suitable Plants. — Fertilizing. — Seedlings. — Sports. Chapter XIII.— Preparing Exhibits. — Plants. — Cut Flowers.— Foreign Shipments. — Dressing Flowers. Chapter XIV, — Exhibitions. — The Management. — The Judge. — The Exhibitor. Chapter XV.— Ttpes and SELECTioNS'-Types.— Selections. WE ARC NOW BOOKING ORDERS. PRICE, 23 CENTS, CASH WITH ORDER. v.. American Florist Co., 324 Dearborn street, Chicago. .J igo4. The American Florist. 125 If "Togo" Dont Get Busy PRETTr SOON JAPAN LILIES MAY BE LATE FOR EASTER. (Three Pacific Sieamsliip Lines Discontinued Last Weeli.) KEEP ON THE SAFE SIDE AND PLANT NOW. Boddington's "Qyality" Brand Bermuda Longiflorum Bulbs. ** 100 1000 5-7-fnch Bulbs (400 in case) $3 50 $30 00 7-9-inch Bulbs (2 OD in case) 7.00 60.00 9-1 inch Bulbs (100 in case) 14.00 Late Dug Harrisii "True," Boddinglon's "Quality" Brand. Thoroughly Ripe and True to ype, 100 tooo 5-7-inch Bulbs (400 in case) $4.50 $40.00 7-9-inch Bulbs (200 in case) 8 50 80.00 9-n-inch Bulbs (JOOincase) 18.00 175.00 WHITE ROMAN HYSCINTHS. SIC^v^r^ Fxtra fine, 12 to J5 cmf. in circumference, $3 00 per 100; $26.00 per J 000 Extra fine, 13 to (5 cms. in circumference, 3.50 per 100; 30.00 per 1000 Narcissus Paper White Grandifiora. Extra quality, large size bulbs, $1.25 per JOD; $9.00 per 1000. \>/\LL/\0 Immediate Delivery. 100 1000 1i to l^inch in diameter $4.50 $4000 H to i}-inch in diameter 6.00 55.00 If to 2 -inch in diameter 9.00 85.00 Freesia Refracta Alba. 100 1000 Selected Bulbs $ .40 $ 3 50 Extra Selected Bulbs. 75 6.50 Monster Bulbs 1.25 lO.co f ARTHUR T. BODDINGTON Importer and Exporter of 342 W. 14th Street, JVE>^W ^^ORIC. mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmfmm. 126 The American Florist. A»g- 13^ iBassett & Washburn. i We extend an invitation to all Florists to stop and see our plants and stock and look at our I plElD-tiROWN CARNATIONS. VVe offer the following varieties, all first-class plants, at $5.00 per i 100 in not less than hundred lots. LawsoH, Morning Olory, Prosperity, Oov. Wolcott, White CLud, Norway and a few mixed varieties. Also can furnish 3,000 AMERICAN BEAUTY PLANTS, in 3 to 4-inch pots at $5.00 per 100; $40.00 per 1000. MME. CHAIENAY, 4-inch, $4.00 per 1000. All plants shipped from Hinsdale, 111. BASSET! i WASIIBIRN, 76 Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO. ^vmmwwn*mM*mmwwnmfmmAffmm*»mwwfWA**tftwtA»^^ Henry Mcttc, OUEDLINBURG, GERMANY. Grower and EiportT ol Choica BeeUegetableandFlowerSeeds PANSIES. Mette's "Triumph of the Giants" the most perfect and most beautiful in the world, $6 00 per oz.; $1.75 per J oz.; 75c per 1-16 oz. Postage paid. Cash with order. Please mention the A mertcan Florist when writine LILYO'^THE VALLEY Forcing pips. Very fine variety. Apply to JIUIS HANSEN, PIIVI«EBERG. GERMAKV. Please mention the A mertcan Florist when writing. XXX SEEDS CHINESE PRIMROSE. Fioeat gmwn, large floiveri '!?, rrintfed, sinelfi and d^uble, 1> varie- tie-!, raixe 1,500 seeds, $1.00. half-pkt., 50o. CINERARIA. Finest large-flowering, dwarf, mixed, 1000 set-ds, 50c. DftlSY. Double Giant mixed, 1000 seeds, 35c. CANT PA*ISY. The best larse- flowering varie- ties, critically selerted, 5,000 scds, $1.00: half pkt., 50c. 50i) s^eds of (iiant Mma. Perrat pansy seed added to every $1.00 ph.t., of Giant Pansy. Cash Liberal e^rtra count of seeds in all packets. JOHN F. RUPP, Shiremanstown, Pa. THE HOME OF PR M ROSES. Please mention the American Florist when ujriting ASPARAGUS. P'uni''sus ^anus J3.00 per 103; S3500 per lOiO Decumbcns JS.OO per HO ALBERT M. HERR.lLanoastar, Pa. OUR Forcing Bulbs WILL BE ON EXHIBITION. Variety, Quality, WE CLAIM: Early Delivery and ^^^""""^^"""^ Best Stocks obtainable. Vaughan's Seed Store, CHICAQO: 84 and 86 Randolph Street. NEW YORK: 14 Barclay Street. Pansy Seed A distinct and most beauti- ful race, which for size of blooms, divt rsUy of colors, and robust erowtb. is unrivaled. The flowers are much larger than the ordinary pansit-s, whito the form, colors aud markings are what a celebrated French grower terras "quite remarkable." THE FINEST STRAIN IN CULTIVATION. Far suppriorto aov oth* r P'nt^li'Jh, French nr Gfrrran ^'elections Price: $4.00 per ounce; $1.00 per packet, postage paid. Dollar noies accepted lU payu eat. THE SURREY SEED COMPANY, Ltd., please mention the American Florist whenwriting. TRADE MARK FLORISTS' BULBS OF SELECTED QUAUTY. FREESIAS CALLAS ROMANS NARCISSUS, ETC. Comp'et J List on Applica ion. E,F.WinterstnCo,[f.ris 45-47-49 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. f^ase mention the Am^*^an Florist when writing. SUCCESSFUL SELLERS are the (acceuful vtawat who &dvertlie \nJ^jtjtjtjtjtjtj$ .THE AMERICAN FLORIST r$64. The American Florist. 127 Palms, Ferns, Etc WE OFFER GOOD VALUES. SAVING IN EXPRESS AND FREIGHT TO BUYERS WEST OF OHIO. SAMPLES AT ST. LOUIS. Araucaria Excelsa. size pots Height Whorls 4-iQch 8 to 10 incbes 3 5-ioch 12 " 3 to 4... 6-inch 15 to 18 4.... Each ..$ 60 1.00 Araucaria Compacta. Size pota f> inch 5-lnoh Height 10 inches 14 •• Whorls Each ..SI. 00 .. 1.7j Araucaria Glauca. Size pota Heieht Wh'^rla fi-iDch 10 to 13 inf hes 3 — 6-inoh 14 ' 3.... Each ..$1.00 .. 1.50 Asparagus Flumosus Nanus. We are headquarters. 2H-inch pots per doz..75; per 100 S4 00 3-inch pots - perdoz., Sl.Oj; per 100, 7.00 AifARAGtS PLUM03US SEEDLINaS perlOi. 1.50 Per nat ot lOJO, 14.00 Celestial Pepper. One of the very heat oT Christmas plants. Strong plants, 4-inch pots per doz. , 81.00; per 100, $10.00 Boston Ferns. NEPHROLEPIS EXtLTATA BOSTONIENSI5. We have the finest stoclv in the West. All our plants are pot-grown, bushy stock, well lurn'shed with fronds from the pit up. and cannot be compared with the cheap, long-drawn-up, lifted stock from the bench. A sample shipment will convince you of our superior stock. SIOCK READY LAST OF AUGUST. Each Per doz. Per 100 2^-inch pot plants. 3 4 6 6 7 8 9 10 12 pans 18 01 to 3 00 to 4.00 to .60 .7.1 1.00 150 2 60 3 0 5.00 .60 !0 1.50 5 00 800 10.00 IS.tO 8 5 00 10.00 20 00 40.00 60.00 75.00 THE NEW FERN Nephrolepis Piersoni. We have a fine stock of this beautiful Peru, all pot-grown plauls ready for September delivery. At same price as Boston Ferns, THE NEW FERN Adiautum Croweauum. strong, 3-inoh pot plants, per 100, S35.00; lots of 250 at 25 cents each. Begonia Gloire de Lorraine. 2V4-lnch pots, per 100, $15.00; per 1000. $140.00. Rose. Dwarf Crimson Rambler. Ready October I, 2H-inch. Per doz S SOI Per inn 25 00 Per 1000 200.00 Carnations. FIELD PLANTS, FIRST SIZE. Per 100 Per 1000 Cresshrook $ 5 HO $ Crusader 13 (lO lOT 00 Enchantress 800 75(iO E3t"lle 800 75.00 Genevieve Lord 6 00 Gov. Woii-ott 6 no .'io no Her Majesty 8 00 70 00 Harli warden 8 00 70 0) Indianapolis lO.iO 90 00 Lady Bountiful 15 00 Mrs. Lawsoii 8.i0 75 00 Mrs. Tt.eo Roosevelt 6.no 50o0 Mrs. M. A. Patten 1' 00 lOO.OO Marquis 6 0) Mrs. E. A. Nelson 7.C0 CARNATIONS— Continued. Mrs. Potter Palmer Mrs. Hieinbrtham ; 7 00 Marshall Field 8.01 Nelson Fish- r 12 00 Norway 7.'0 Pres. McKinley ^.00 The Belle 10 0 White Lawson (ready in September) 15.00 Per 100 Per 10' 0 00 70 on 60 00 70.1.0 60.00 90.00 125.00 Areca Lutescens. Size pots No plants in pot Height 4-inch 3 15 to 18 inches 5 inch 3 18 to 20 " 6 inch Strong and bushy !.8to3l " 8-iach " 40 ' 12-inch 60 to 70 " Efti-h .$ .30 . .50 . 1.00 . 3.10 . 8. .50 Doz. S son 5.00 12.10 Cycas Revoluta. We can supolv fine plants, well rooted, with fine, perfect crowns, in sizes from 3 to 10 lb. stems, at an average price ol 25 cents per pound. Kentia Belmoreana. Size pota 3-)Dch 4 inch 5 inch 6-inch 6-inch 6-inch 7-inoh 7.inoh 7-inch 7- inch 8-iDch 9- inch Leaves 4 to 5 5 to 6 5 to 6 6 6 6 6 to 7 6 to 7 6 to 7 6 to 7 8 to 7 7 Height r? to 15 inches. 15 to 18 '■ . 18 to 20 " 20 to 28 24 " . 28 ■• 31 •■ 32 to 34 " . 36 " . 40 •• 45 •• . 60 •' . Each .8 .20 . .40 . .60 ,. .75 .. 1.00 . . 1.25 .. 1.50 .. 2 00 .. 3 50 .. 3 00 .. 5.00 .. 10.00 Doz. KO $2.00 $15.00 4.50 35.1 0 7.00 50.1,0 Kentia Forsteriana. Size pots Leaves Height 3-inch 8 to 10 inches 4-inch 5 18 to 20 " 8-inch 5 to 6 i8 " 4 inch 5 to 6 30toS2 " 6-inch 5 to 6 31 " 6 inch 6 34 to 36 '■ 7-inch 6 42 •• 8-inoh 5 to 6 48 to 50 " 9 inch 6 60 '■ Fach .40 100 1.25 1..50 2.00 2.50 4.00 5.00 7.50 Doz. 81 80 4 50 100 $15(0 35.00 9-inch 6to7 70 •■ Made-up Kentia Forsteriana. Size pot Plants in pot n<^ight Each 6-inch 3 26to28inche8 $1.28 7-inch 3 36 '• 300 8 inch 4 40to43 " 350 8-inoh 4 46to4a " 4 00 10-inoh 4 60to54 " 750 14-inch 7 60 " lo.oo Made-up Kentia Belmoreana. Size pot 7-iDoh 8 inch lO-inch 10-inch Plants in pot Heieht 5 24 • 5 28 to 83 ' 5 40 ' 5 45 • Each . 1.50 . 3.00 . 4.00 . 5.00 Phoenix Reclinata. Size pots Height Each Doz 4-inoh 18 inches $ .25 $2 50 .Vinoh 30 " 35 4 00 6-inoh 24 " , 50 5.1,0 Phoenix Rupicola. 6-inch 24 inches 1.50 7-inch 30 *' 2.50 Latania Borhonica. Size pots 3-inch 4- inch 5-inch 6 inch 7-ii,ch 7-inch 8-inch Leaves Height 5 to 6 10 to 13 inches 12 to 15 •• 12 to 15 " 6 18 " 6 20 to 24 '■ 6 24 to 26 ■• 7 to 8 36 to 40 " D to b 5 to 6 Each .$ . .25 . .35 . .60 . .75 . l.rO . 3 00 Doz. 100 1.10 $ 8. 0 3 50 20 00 4 00 30.00 6.00 9.i>n 12.00 II y«u art i buyir ol Palmi, Femi, •Ic, a psnonal vlilt ol IntpioMon to our Groenhouui at Wetlern Springt, (ona-half houi't rids (ram Chlcaao), will pay you. Long Dittanco Tolophon* No. 221 Wotlorn Sprlngi, hi. chfcaao, Vaughan's Greenhouses, Western Springs, III. 12 S The AMBRtCAN pLOktsf. Aug. 1$, look: FOR BEGONIA "TEMPLINII AT THE S. A. F. CONVENTION. We call your Attention to our EXHIBIT Of SAMPLES At The Convention Please notice particularly the fine condition of our PALMS, CROTONS and CYCLAMEN We have a larger and finer stock than ever before. Our Representative will be there to give prices and particulars. We are in a position to give you Great Inducements* JOHN BURTON, Assignee for Rolbt. Oraig & Son 49th & Market Streets, PHILADELPHIA, PA. tp04. The American Florist, lg9 BIRDS-EYE VIEW OF OUR GREENHOUSES LOCATED AT EVANSTON, ILL. ''BUY OF THE GROWERS." When you buy of anybody else you pay more or get less. Why not pay less and get more? We are growers. "The most of the best for the least." Ro8es,Slevia. Per 1000 10 O'O av4-inoh MAIDS $20.00 10,C0O 3-lnoh BRIDES 40 00 lOfliOS-inoh BEAUTIES 50.00 20002i^-inch ■' 35 00 3,600 3-inch GATRS 45 00 600 3-inct FRANZ DEEGAN,$4.50perl00 l.B 0 HERLRS 4.60 per ICO 15,000 STEVIA 20.00 Rooted Cuttings Stevia 12.00 POEHLMANN BROS. CO., Mor «>. .V V<- «>•«>• W «>• ^ ^ C THE 4MERIC4N TLORIST COMPANY'S j^ 1904 Directory , ?* ^ == t ^ (LATEST EDITION.) ^ ^ is a book invaluable to every one who does a wholesale business in the J^ «{ Florist, Nursery or Seed trades. Fully revised to date, it contains <^ ^ thousands of new names never before accessible and, by reaching only ^ ^ livi people, will save many times its cost in postage for every one 2 *• who catalogues even a part of the trade. jtjt.5ij*^o*j* ^ p All names are arranged by States and Towns, also alphabetically. J^ «j Full list of Parks and Cemeteries of the United States and much other 4^ ^ information completely indexed. Sent postpaid OH receipt Of $2.00. ^ I American riorist Co., | ^ 324 Dearborn St., CHICAGO, ILL ^ igo4. The American Florist. 131 I All Ready for The Experts at The St. Louis Convention Exhibit. ERN y^DIANTUM CroWEANUM" t^ffl ADIANTl^l CROWEANIM, the I New IVIaidenhair Fern, stands \ squarely and strictly on Its | merits. oe oe oe oe ^ It will be on display at the Convention, all ready to meet that critical inspection it ably stands, and which is freely invited. THE EXHIBIT WILL INCLUDE: Stock Plants, 8-inch Pot Size, Regular Ship- ping Size. Cut Fronds in plenty. In connection, Peter Crowe, of Utica, N. Y. (the oiiginator of this new Fern) will make a comparative exhibit of Ferns in variety, intending it as an instructive object lesson in these plants. This showing, at the Convention, will convince any doubters present, regarding the money-gaining inteiests that ADIANTUM CROWEANUM may develop in any Florist's business. Be sure to not only see, but also examine No extra charge for the latter privilege. Its Sterling values considered, the selling prices of Adiantum Croweanum. as here given, are unusually low: strong Plants, from 3-inch pots, $5.00 per dozen; $35.00 per 100; $250 per 1 000. Stock Plant*, from bench, requiring 8 to 1 0-inch pots, $9 00 per dozen; $67.50 per 100; $600 per lOOO. 25 Plants at 100 rats. 250 at 1000 rate. ♦ W. r. KASTINO, Sole Distributor, 383-87 Elllcott St., BUFFALO, N. Y. | >»»♦♦»♦♦**♦♦•♦♦♦♦ *^^^ •■■•♦♦ ♦♦♦♦o** ***•■*♦♦♦•♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦ ♦♦♦♦••♦•♦»♦♦ -^■^.»»»»»A^{ P/EONIAS In six distinct standard kinds, very low to the trade, in white blush, rose variegated, red and crimson. V/rite for prices. P/EONIAS In twelve choice NEWER kinds, including Festiva Maxima. $2.50 per dozen. POET NARCISSUS Large double white (grandiflora), house- grown, acclimated, blooming bulbs. $1 00 per 100; $7.60 per 1000. ^^"The best flower, next to Paejnias, for Decoration Day. F. A. BALLER, Bloomington, ill. SEE WHAT YOU BUY. The Bentzen Floral Co., invites all florists lo call at ihe'r phce while in St. L^uis durirg ihe co ivention or visitine the World's Fair ard see the line Poinseltias they are offering at $6.00 per 100 for 2V2 inch and $8.00 per JOO for 3 inch. BENTZEN FLORAL COMPANY, 4025 Marcus Ave., ST. LOUIS, MO. Take Spring Ave., Through Car. Poinsettias. Strona. 3"4-in-, S6.00 per 100; SSO.OO per 1000 Strong, 3-iDoh. 8.00 per 100; 65U0>erI000 Strona. 3"4- StroDg, 3-iQ — ^ 25 at hundred rate, faction guaranteed. BAUR FLORAL 00, Terms cash. Satis- Erie, Pa. CARNATIONS A No. I field-grown plants. GEO. SOUSTER3 ELGIN« ILL. 132 The American Flvrist. Aug. 13, Oceanic, N. J. The river carnival at Red Bank, N. J., ■ was one of the most beautiful events of its kind in the history of this section. The North Shrewsbury river was covered with craft of every description, gayly decorated for the occasion. In the even- ing the parade of illuminated boats of all kinds took place. Each section of boats was headed by a band. The first prize for the best decorated power boat was awarded to the "Dolphin," belonging to B. H. Borden, of Oceanic, on which were displaved hundreds of vari-colored lights. O. E. Davis' "Mermaid" was second. At the regular meeting of the Mon- mouth County Horticultural Society, Mr. Turner showed Nelumbium Shiro- man, for which he received 90 points; N. Pekinensis rubrum, 90; Nymphtea O'Marana, 90; Nympha^a dentata, 95. The secretary announced several dona- tions for the fall show, for which the out- look is very promising. The judges of the evening were Geo. H. Hale and N. Butterbach. Wm. Turner and the writer took atrip to Yonkers to see our old friend Mr. Mackenzie before he leaves "Greystone," the old Tilden estate, one of the finest in this country. Mr. Mackenzie will leave September 1 to take charge as superin- te dent of Percy Chubb's place, Glen- cove, bong Island. The Village Improvement Society of Oceanic has affected a permanent asso- ciation. The following officers were elected: W. H. Pearsall, president; B. H. Borden, first vice-president; Miss Lily Bliss, second vice-president; C. H. Wal- ling, secretary; J. Enright, treasurer. B. Omaha, Neh. Business the last two weeks has been very dull. Roses are of poor quality, although some good Meteor can be had. Asters, dahlias, Shasta daisies and gladioli are plentiful and of good qual- ity. Out of door flowers never were so plentiful as this season on account of so much rain. Mr. and Mrs. A. Lange, of Chicago, are visiting Mrs. Lange's parents and Mrs. Swoboda, her sister. Mr. Lange helped two days stacking hay at his father-in-law's farm, but it made him so strong that he was laid off for two days and the doctor declared him sun struck. He will be all right soon, he says. Most of the florists are through with rose planting and are getting ready to plant carnations. Carnations in the field are looking fine and promise good results. August 3 the Omaha Florists' Club celebrated its annual picnic at Cut Off Lake and the committee in charge gave everyone a good time. Omaha florists will be well represented at the St. Louis convention but are doubtful of taking part in the bowling contest. Grippe. FIELD-GROWN PeklD, 111. Everything at Geo. Kuhl's place is get- ting along nicely for the time of the year, and he has an extra large stock of ferns of all kinds and all sizes. Mr. Dusenberry, foreman of the rose department at Kuhl'p, had the misfortune of losing his wife after a lingering illness of several months He has the sympathy of the entire community. CARNSTIONS EXTRA FINE STRONG PLANTS l\IOW IN FINE CONDITION FOR LIFTING. Mrs. T. W. Lawson, Gov. Wolcoit, Prosperity, Queen Louise, Hariowarden and Estelle. JOHN N. MAY, Summit, N. J. IHARDYCUTFERNSI A good and pleasant time, and s a safe return to all florists, In St. Louis. Hoping to see you all there, I remain, my Brothers all in number, THOMAS COLLINS. | For Sale. Per 1000 50 000 Flora Hill, - $50.00 10,000 Guardian Angel, 35-oo 1,000 Nelson, . - - 50.00 1,000 Lawson, - - - 50.00 JACOB P. PHILLIP, 4468 N. Western Ave., CniCAGO. Please mention IheAmettcan Florist when wriling. Carnations. Field-Grown. Strong and Healthy. Per 100 Per 1000 QUEEN $6.C0 $50.00 FAIRMAID 5.00 45.00 PROSPERITY 5.00 45.00 250 at 1 000 rate. AUGUST GAEDEKE & CO., Hease mention the A metuan Florist when writing. 20,000 Ghrysantlieiiiums In good commercial kinds at S3.00 per 100 from 2H- inch pots. Discount on large lots. 20,000 Rooted Cuttings, 85o per 100; $7.?0 per 1000. Orders shipped the same day received. COOLIDGE BROS., *°""mS^.^"''"" Please mention the American Florist when wriling. BEGONIfliiXK 2^-lnch pots, $15 00 per 100. Write for prices on large lots. Stock guaranteed absolutely free from disease. THOMAS ROLAND, Nahant, Mass. 25,000 Carnations. FROM THE FIELD Our plants are not overgrown, but are just right for planting and shipping. Free from all dispase. Francis .Joost, Marquis. Norway, Lawson, Pros- per ty. Glacier, Apoho, $l.tO per 100; S40.00 per lOOD. GArflniiini« f'Om 2^-inch pots. J. Viaud, UCiaiilHIlia Beaute Poitevine, Mrs. E.G. Hill, S. A. Nutt Paul Bruant, scarlet, 11.50 per 100; $15.00 per 1000. Cmilow We have the best stock on the market *""""* from 2!4-inoh pots at $1.25 per 100; SIO.OO per 1000. Asp. Piumosus Nanus ?,r'|'j,"!io^'°°o^^ ai $2.50 per 100. $24 00 per lOOD. A«n ^nrAno-Ari strong, 2-in., $1.50 por 100. H»pi «pri;ilgeri J14.00 per 1000. Spot lath. Tlie W. T. Buclc'ey Plant Go. SPRINGFIELD, ILL. please mention the A merican Florist when writing. GROWN Carnations MRS. LAWSON per 100, $500 FLORA HILL " 4.50 PERU " 4.50 WHITE CLOUD " 4.50 QUEEN LOUISE " 4.50 SMI LAX, 3 inch, strong " 3.00 ASPARAGUS Piumosus Nanus, 3 mcti " 5.00 SOHARFF BROS., Van Wert, Oliio. Please mention the A merican Florist when writing. SPECIALTIES In PesI Varietiea Prioei Low. Send for Lilt. WOOD BROTHERS, Fislikill, N.Y. ROSESi from 3-iiioh poti, CARNATIONS, for all deUnrj, CHRYSANTHEMUMS. tMILAX, VIOLETS. 1904. The American Florist. 133 m\-mm. grape vines. ALICANTE, berries large, round, large buncli. Late keeping. APPLEY TOWERS, fine black sort, following Black Ham- burg. Excellent flavor. BLACK HAIVIBURQ, tbe most popular grape in cultivation. Berries large, roundish-oval, juicy and ricb. QROS COLIVIAN, monstrous, round berries, juicy and sweet. Not good until fully ripe in late autumn. QROS GUILLAUME, Barbarossa. Berries large and round, juicy and sweet but rather flat flavor. Very late. MADRESFIELD COURT, berries very large; of true mus- cat flavor. Rich and excellent. LADY DOWNE'S SEEDLING, large oval berries of rich aromatic flavor. Dark purple. One of the best late sorts. MRS. PEARSON, large oval berries, transparent golden color. Luscious and juicy. MUSCAT OF ALEXANDRIA, generally esteemed the best white grape. Berries large, amber yellow. Delicious flavor. STRONG PLANTING CANES; EACH $3.50. Delivery in November. R. & J. FARQUHAR & CO., 6 and 7 South Market St., BOSTON, MASS. IffiSDS ra[£^[e! 3^£&S^£^[^[E! \^mmm JOSEPH HEACOCK, Wyncote, Pa. Offers the LARGEST and FINEST stock of American Grown KENTIA BELMOREANA and KENTiA FORSTERIANA, in all sizes from 3 to 1 0-inch pots, that has ever been offered in America. You are invited to inspect liis Samples at tlie Convention of the S. A. F. at St. Louis wliere Mr. Wm. P. Craig will have charge of the Exhibit or to call and see them growing at Wyncote. Wholesale Price List for flie Ssiiing. WMMk ^MMMX WMkW, 134 The American Florist. Aug. QERANIIMS... Rooted Cuttings. Fall Delivery. Send for list of varieties now. You not only get a reduced price for early orders, but the cuttings can be shipped when just right. Good cuttings will make good plants. 1 am going to give you good cuttings and want your orders whether for 100 or 20,000. ALBERT M, HERR, '^r" A FEW GOOD THINOS YOU WANT. KENTIABELMOREANA and FORSTERIANA PALMS, 3, 4, 6 and 6-inoh, 113, »25, »40, »100 per 100. BOSTON FERNS, 5-inoh, 130 per 100. From beds, tor 2, 3 and 4-inch pots, M. 88, $15 per 100 DRACAENA INDIVISA,2, 3, 4, 5-incb, %% $5, $10 and S25 per 100. ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS, 2 and 3-in., t4 and $8 per 100. ASPARAGUS SPRENGERI, 2 and 3-in., $3 and (5 per lOO. GERANIUMS in all best varieties, rooted cuttings and 3 and 3-inoh pots, $1.35, $2 60 and $5, per 100. CHINESE PRIMROSE 3-in., $4 00 per 100. BEGONIA REX, 2-in., 14; 2H and 3-in., $6 per 100. CASH OR C. O. D. CEO. M. EMMANS, NEWTON, N. J. Cheap Palms and Asparagus Per 100 Latania Bor., 3-in. pot, seed leaves,. 8.00 " " 8-in. pot, 15-18 in., 2-3 chr. Ivs. 12.00 " " 6-in. pot, 18-20 in., 8-4 chr. Ivs. 16.00 " ■> 6-in. pot, 20-24 in., 4 chr. Ivs. 20.00 Kentia Bel., 2H-in. pot, 8-10 in., 2-3 leaves.. 12.00 " " 2^-in. pot, 15-18 in., 3-4 leaves. .K.OO Asparagus Sprengeri, 2-inch $2.00 Asparagus Plumosus Nanus, 2-inch 2.60 •■ •' ■• 3-inch 5.00 SHERMAN NURSERY CO., CHARLES CITY, lA. Boston Ferns Nice, clean stock, from 2y2-inch pots, $5.00 per 100; 3-inch pots, $8.00 per 100. Cut from the bench, suitable for 4-inch, 5-inch, 6-inch pots, at $1 5.00, $20.00 and $25.00 per iCO. ARAUCARIA EXCELSA, 5-inch pots, 3 to 4 tiers, 50c each, or $5.00 per doz. Ocean Park Floral Co., E. J. VAWTER. Pres. OCEAN PARK, CAL. Gannata'sAssorted Celery Plants White Plume. Golden Heart. Golden Self-Btanching. Giant Pascal. 700,0C0 Heavy Plants. $1.00 per 1000; Prices on larger orders mailed upon application. J. P. CflNNATA, Mt. Freedom. N. J. #i _ .» ■ Extra strons:, equal to Xni'PnO'^PFI 3-incb at $3.60 per 100; 0|JICIIgCII $30.00 pet 1000. OUnVCAUTUPMIIU^ Fine plants. Golden UnnlOAnintlMUMO. wedding, Chadwiol.-, Ivory, pinic and wtite, Mayllower, Bonnallon, Maud Dean, Gioire de Pacific, Murdoclv and other standard varieties, 2-inoh pots, $2.00 per 100. ROSES, Ivory, 3-inoh, So. CRABB & HUNTER. Grand Rapfds, Mich. Louisiana J I NEW ORCHID FLOWERING CANNA. I I BEAUTIFUL FORM. | ^ Exhibited at World's Fair. For Sale Spring 1905. ^ I ALSO 35 OTHER CHOICE VARIETIES OF f I CaNNAS I BE SURE AND 6EE THEM AND ASK OR WRITE I FOR PRICES. I The Gonard & Jones Co., i I WEST GROVE, PA. | PRIMROSES. ... ASPARAGUS. Chinete, 3M-in. pots, single 83.00 1000 Obconica Grandiflora 3 00 Forbes!, 2M-in. pots 2.00 5000 Cinerarias, September 3 00 Pansy Seed oz.,$4 00 1000; CASH. JOS. H. CUNNINGHAM, Delaware, O. Per 100 Plumosus Nanus, Seedling tl.7.^ Plumosus Nanus, 3M-in. pots, $20.00 per 1000; 3.50 Sprengeri 3.00 Pan.y Plants, ready September 30, (3.00 per 60 Asparagus Plumosus, 2-inRh pots, $3.00 per 100; $ O.Ou per 1000. 500 at 1000 rate. Asparagus Decumbens, 3-inch pots, 50o per doz; $3.U0 per 100. /Isparagus Sprengeri. 3-inch pots, $2 00 per 100; $15 Ou per 1000. 500 at 1000 rate. Asparagus Sprengeri, strong, 3-inoh pots, 750 per doi. ; $5 Ou per 100. Crotons. fancy varieties, 4-inch pots, $3.00 per doz. Smilax, 2i4-inch pots, $3 00 per 100; $16.00 per 1000. C. EISELE, 11th & Jeflerson Sts., Philadelphia, Pa. WANTED.... Large Latanias, Phoenix, Coryphas or Pritchardias, 10 to 15 feet high, in excellent condition. JOHN RAUM, Bolton, Lake George, N. Y. ASCLtPIAS TIBEROSA And PURPURIA i OBELIA CARDINALIS, SALVIA RINGENS. SWEET WILLIAM!, HUNT'S AURICULA- FLUKA, DELPHINIUM in 12 different varieties, scarlet and double, and ORCHIDS, llowering. CHARLES LONG. 277 Jafferson Ave., ROCHESTER, N. Y. CYCLAMEN PERSICUM SPLENDENS GIGANTEUM. Finest strain in the world, in four true colors, extra well-grown stock from 3 -inch pots, $7.00 per 100; $65.00 per 1000. Satisfaction guaranteed. PAUL MADEB, East Stroudsburg, Pa. It is good business policy to mention The.... AMERICAN FLORIST When you write to an advertiser. Hemlock and White Pine. LARGE STOCK. ALL SIZES. ANDORRA NURSERIES, WM. WARNER HARPER, Proprietor, Chestnut Hill, Phila , Pa. Primula Obconica Grandiflora. Alba and Rosea, 2-inch, $2 00 per 100. BABY PRIMROSE, 3-inch, $2 00 per 100. You will put money in your pocket by buying your GIANT PANalEft from ua. Fine strain, low prices, ready Sept. Ist. Cash. BYER FLORAL CO , Shippensburg, Pa. I make a specialty of violets and if you want good, clean violet stock, write for price. I can supply any quantity of rooted cuttings or in 2- inch pots to be delivered any time you want them. Swanley White, Marie Louise and Lady Campbell. ELI CROSS, Grand Rapids, Mich. Boston Ferns. $5.00 per 100; $40.00 per 1000, cut from bench. ANNA FOSTER FERNS, $5.00 per 100; $40.00 per 1000, cut from bench. Larger plants 25c to &0s each. ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS NANUS, 4-inoh, $10.00 per 100. KENTIA PALMS. L. H. FOSTER, 45 King St., Dorehestar, Matt tgo4. The American Florist. 135 HEADQUAKTERS FOR AURACARIA EXCELSA MY OWN IMPORTATION SH-inch pota, 3 to 4 tiers 10 to 12-inches hieb. 50 to 60o; 12 to 15 inches high, 3 to 4 tiers, 75c; 15 to 18 inches high, 3, 4 to 5 tiers, 85o. KENTM FORSTERMM and BCLMOREkNA, 6 inch pots, 5 to 7 leaves, 28 to 35 inches high, 75c to $1.00 each. COCOS MEDDELLUMA. 4-inch. $1 20 per dozen. ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS NANUS, 3-in. pots, strong, $8.00 per 100. CYCAS REVOLUTA, 6, 7and 8 inch pots, from 5 to 20 leaves at 8c per leaf. FieUS ELASTIC*, (Belgium), 4-inch pots, 25c. Hom* firOHii Rtibbari, 5 to 5|ri-inch, 7, 8, 9 and 10 leaves, 30o. 33c,, 40c, 50c. ARECA LUTESCENS, strong, made-up plants, 5yj- inch pots, 50c. LATINIA BORBONICA. 5}i-ii]ch pots, stron?, 35c. ADIANTUM CUNEATUM, (Maiden Hair Fern), bushv. $1.20 per dozen. BOSTON FERNS, 6- inch pots, 2-feet high, 18 to 20 fronds 50c. PIERSONI FERNS, pot-grown, 4 to 6 fronds, $8.00 per 100. ACORUS GRAMINEUS, variegated grass, $1.00 per dozen. Cash with order please. All goods travel at pur- chasers' risk. Godfrey Aschmauu, Wholesale Grower and Importer oi Pot Plants. Bell Phone Tioga 3669 A. 1012 Ontario St., Philadelphia, Pa. Please mention the American Florist when writine. I Would Like to Sell the 500 C/\NN4S which I have at World's Fair, or the whole stock of about 1000 PLANTS (clump.) and would be glad to receive offers for the same at the convention in St. Louis or offers can be left with our sec'y, Mr. Wm. J. Stewart, addressed to me. GUS. OBERMEYER, PARKrRSBURG, W. VA. please me/iiion the American Florist when writing. rreesla Bulbs. CALIFORNIA GROWN. Mammoih, ?.i-inch and up, per 100, 80c; per 1000, $7.00. ; per 1000, $7.00. Choico, W to 3£-inch, Choico, Vi to i)£-mch, per 100, 65c; per 1000, S5 00. First Quality, % toH-inch, per 100, 45o; per 1000, $3.00. Samples mailed on application. Vauglian's Seed Store, CHICAGO: NEW YORK: 84.86 Randolph St. 1 4 Barclay SI. Please mentzon the American Florist when writing. ASP. SPRENGERI PLANTS In 4 to 7-inch pots. Fine stock in large quantity at a bargain. J. H. BORNHOEFT, TIPTON, IND. Nursery Stock. Land taken into the city cause for wanting to sell the entire Nursery Stock in one lot or part. A good bargain to anyone who .will buy the entire lot. Stock is all merchantable size. 6,200 SII4DE TREES, Ranging from 7 to 15 feet, average 12 feet' mainly comprised of Sugar and Norway Maples, Linden Elms- Horse Chestnut, Etc. 4,900 EVf RGREENS, Spruce, Arborvitas and Retinospora in variety, 1-2 to 10 feet high. 5,400 SHRUBS, In variety, 1 to 4 feet. 300 YICCA, Strong, 6-year old clumps. 300 PRIVETS, Standards, nice heads, 6 yeir olds. 400 PRIVETS, Shorn Bush Shape, 6-year olds. 30 000 PRIVETS, Heavy for Hedging, 3-year olds. 100,000 PRIVETS, Strong for Hedging, 2-year olds. C. RIBSAM & SON, TRENTON, N. J. ROSE HILL NURSERY Palms, Ferns and Decorative Plants. FRESH IMPORTED CATTLEYA LABIATA. THE NEW MAIDEN HAIR FERN ADIANTUM HYBRIDUM alias CROWEANUM. 21/i-mch pots, $15.00 per JOO; $125.00 per JOOO. Now Ready OUR BEAUTIFULLY COLORED NEW REX BEGONIAS. GARDENIA VEITCHII. The true Winter Flowering Variety. Strong plants, 4-inch pots, $20.00 per JOO. Siebrecht & Sons, ROSE HILL NURSERIES. NEW ROCHELLE, N. Y. 20,000 Violets. FARQUHAR, IMPERIAL and MARIE LOUISE. All sand rooted from clean stock. February and March struck. Frrom 3-inch pots, ready in September, $3.60 per 1€0; $30.00 per 1000. CASH -WITH ORDEB, PLEASE. A. J. THOMPSON, ?" C-n,pb,ll Ave POINSETTiaS. strong, 2^-inch, $5.00 per 100; $40.00 per 1000. 260 at lOOO rate. Satisfaction guaranteed. ASPARAGUS SPRENCERI, very strong, 4-iu., $7.60 per 100. Cash with order please. W. W. STERTZING, West Haven. Conn: j 7280 Old Manchester Road. ST. LOUIS, MO. 13& The American Florist. Ang. /J, WE ARE "IT 11 Just an "I" and a **T," but the combination stands for the top notch position wc hold as the leading Florists' Supply House AT THE CONVENTION Wc shall have on exhibition a banner exhibit covering the Finest Display of Novelties in Florists' Supplies and Ribbons ever made. If you arc a visitor look it up. If not, drop us a line and we will look after you. Leaders All The Time. Specialists in Ribbons and Florists' Fabrics. M, Rice & Company, 918 Filbert Street, PHILZ^DELPHIA, PA. Asparagus Plumosus Nanus. New crop Shasta Daisy S ed, trade pkt ,25e; 1 oz $5.00; 1 lb.,iS5a.C0. ChargtfS prepaid. Terms Cash or C. O. D. LOOMIS FLORAL CO., Loomis, Cal. GOOD FERNS. BOSTON FERNS, short and bushy, each, 50c; perdo7.eD,S3.00; oerlOD S45.00. PIERSON FERNS, fine bushy plants, $1.00 each; 8-inch, $1.35 each. JOHN SCOTT, Brooklyn, N. Y. Keep Street Greenhouses. -FINEST LINE OF- Boston and Pierson Ferns We have ever offerfd this time ol the year in 2V4, 3. 4. 6. 6. T. 8 and 10 inch pots. Plumosus and Sprengeti in 2H. 3. « and 5-inoh. GEO. A. KLHL, f>elz;lx:i. 111. Write Asparagus Seedlings from Hats, ready for 3-in. stronLi _ and thrifty. Plumosus Nanus, true, $12 CO per ICOO; $1.50 per 100. plu!!!Ssul.t?Se $13.00 per 1000, $1.50 per 100. 250 at 1000 rate. , , , ,. Plumcus ^al,us, 2V.-inch, ready for benchms from open ground, line, $20.10 per KOO; S2.fcU I'repafd. Cash with order. Write us for large lots. Gillett & James, Yalaha Conservatories, Yalaha, Fla. Boston Ferns. 2V5-inch $1.00; 3-inoh, $8,00; 4 inch, $15.00; 5- inch, $2^00 per 100. 0-lnoh, 40o; 7-inoh, 60j; 8-inch, 75o each. PIERSONI, strong rooted runners, reduced to $2.00 per 100. nillie DDAC MORRISON ILL., and DAVIS BROSlI GENEVA. ILL. A. Herrmann, Floral Metal Designs, IMPORTER AND DEALER IN FLORISTS' SUPPLIES. FACTORY: 709 FIRST AVENUE, Belween 40ih and 4lsf Streets. New York. OFFICE AND WAREROOMS: 404. 4C6, 408, 410, 412 East 34th St. Write far Catalogue. Light wooden Express'' Boxes forlhe ship- mont of cut flowers and plants. Sizes. Per 100 3s 4.'i20 $ 3.00 3x 5x24 3.25 :U 7s31 2.25 lis 6x34 3.40 4x12x24 4.50 5x12x24 4.80 6x12x24 5 25 6x12x30 6.40 5x12x36 7 00 6x12x36 7.60 6x15x42 10.25 6x15x48 11 50 Samples free. Prompt shipments. Terms; $5 00 and under cash with order please. Approved reference, 3 per cent 10 days. Net cash 6J days. CETMORE BOX FACTORY, Belleville, Ala. Owned and operated by Caldwell the Woodsman. CALIFORNIA PRIVET. 4 O.OOO, 1 year, 2 to 4 branches, 12 to i8 inches 30n,OOJ, 3 year, 4 to 8 '■ 30 to 24 350,000, 2 year 6 to 10 " 24 to 36 50,000, 3, year, 6 to 13 " 36 to 48 " 25 uOu, 3 year, 8 to 13 " 36 to 48 '• Two and three years. Has been transplanted. Write tor Trade List and Prices. J.H.O'HAGAN, River View Nurseries. Little Silver, N J. WIRE WORK ALL KINDS. FLORAL DESIGNS, WINDOW GUARDS, OFFICE RAILINGS. ALL FANCY and SPECIAL WORK. WRITE FOR CATALOGUE. l^^Special prices on large quantities. Large stock on hand for immediate orders. EAGLE WIRE WORKS, Long Distance Phone 1032 L. 469 Broadway, CLEVELAND, OHIO. tgo4. The American Florist. 137 H. BAYERSDORFER & CO Will Make the Most Beautiful as Well as the Most Practical Exhibit to be Seen at the ST. LOUIS GONVENTION.^^^ It will pay Convention visitors to examine closely and learn the prices at which they can buy the very latest Novelties in Florists' Supplies, selected by our Mr. Harry Bayersdorfer in Europe this summer, with the good judgment resulting from long experience and intimate knowledge of foreign and domestic markets. In such goods as Fancy Baskets, Jardinieres, Vases, Pot Covers, Pedestals, Mats, Crepe Papers, Etc., the styles are constantly advancing and we can show you the very latest. If you want a stock of our Standard Goods, such as Cycas Leaves and Wreaths, Sheaves, Metal Designs, Dried Flowers, Immortelles, Wire Frames and promiscuous sundries, we are in a position to quote prices surprisingly low. "Once a Customer. Always a Customer." H. Bayersdorfer & Company, 50-56 North Fourth Street, PHILADELPHIA, PA. You Will Never Regret Purchasing Our GOOD HOSE. They are the Cheapest in the long run. We expect 3 well Lime, Slug Shot, Tobacco Dust, Paris Green or any powder. Circular with ; ^ teslimonials on request. ^ ^ ir your seedsmau does not handle it, order direct. Price S4,O0 F. O. B. Chicago. I EDW. E. McMORRAN & CO., 15-21 N. Clinton Street, CHICAGO. | uf fnnnirnnfiiHHfiftimfffimfinnnniiiHMMnTinTiHTTTTTTTimnfTiTimfnmnnTTTTfTnit ESTABUSHED 1866 EMrLSTEFFENS> 5UCC." NSTEFFENS. "DSTEFFENSBROS. f"LORIST Plain, Violet, Rose \T OIL MADE BY The John J, Grooke Go. 155 Ave. D, NEW YORK. 149 Fulton St., CHICAGO. ROSSIG BROTHERS, MANUFACTURERS OF ^^x*t;ifioial I^eaL^v^es. ALL STYLES IN HUNDREDS OF DIFFERENT DESIGNS. PAPER AND MUSLIN. SMILAX, Yards and PIQUETS. Samples Furnished to the Jobbing Trade Only. GUT FLOWER BOXES WATERPROOF Corner Locli SJjie. The best, strongest and neatest foldini; cut flower box ever made. Cheap, durable. To try them once is to use them always. Per 100 Per lOM Size No. 0. 3x4x20 $200 $19.0« 1. 3x 4V,xl6 1.90 17.50 a 3x6x18 2.00 1900 3. 4x8x18 2.50 23.00 4. 8x5x24 2.75 26.00 6 4x8x22 3.00 2850 6. 4x8x28 3.75 36.00 7. 6x16x20 5.50 54.00 8. 3x 7x2> 3.00 28.50 9. 5x10x35 6.60 62.00 10. 7x20x20 9.50 67.50 U. 3^4x5x30..... 3.00 28.60 Sample tree on application. No charge for printing on orders above 250 boxes. Terms cash. THE LIVINGSTON SEED COMPANY, BOX 1 04. COLUMBUS, OHIO. Please mention the A mevican Florist when writing, LIGHTNING FLOWER POT WASHER. Washes all sizes of pots, clean as new, about as fast as you can handle them. Strong Piantt are only grown in Clean Pot>. Send for description. Sold direct 815.00 net F. O. B. Joliet. C. E FINLEY Joliet, ML Boston Florist Letter Go. MANUFACTURERS OP FLOHISTS' LETTERS. Thi« wooden box nicely etained and var- nlHhed, 18x30x13 made In two sections, one for eaih sUs letter, given away nltb Urst order of 500 leiters. Bloot Letters, IK or 2-inoh size, per 100. $2.00. Script Letters, $4. Fastener with each letter ot word. , J, , , Used by leadin» florists everywhere and for sale by all wholesale florists and supply dealers. N. F. McCarthy, Treas. and Manager, 84 Hawiey St., BOSTON, MASS. Please mention the A merican Florist when writing. 'OUB DZKECTOBT FOB 1904 WILL BE MAILED TO TOn-«| 'FBOUFTLT UFON AFFLICATION. FBICE TWO DOLLABS.-'^ igo4. The American Florist. 139 A Barrel of Money Handling Florists' Supplies, Novelties, Ribbons, Chiffons, Etc. Obtained on our annual European scouring tour, and on exhibition now at SIGMUND GELLER'S, 108 W. 28th Street, NEW YORK, FASTEST GROWING SUPPLY HOUSE. "SEE THE GRASS GROW" the latest novelty and a Money Maker for the scores of my customers. Embossed and Plaited Crepe Paper, Two Tone Crepe Paper, Waterproof Crepe Paper, Novelties and Ornaments for window displays. Great Attractions. Many others too numerous to mention. J * MODEL EXTENSION CARNATION SUPPORT Made with two or three circles. En- dorsed by all the Leading Carnation growers as the best support on the mar- ket. Pat. July 27, '97, May 17, '98 Prompt Shipment Guaranteed. |IGOEBROS. 226 North 9th St.. BROOKLYN, N. MULERTT'S CONDENSED GOLDFISH FOODS M^ Jf ^^M SECURE BEST RESULTS. wftmO'^Ba^ "IXL" for spEcimen fish; l^y^^Sfl^^H "NERO" for ordinary "MliUlCAlED" for ailing fish. MULLERTS ELASTIC WATER-PROOF CEMENT. Should be \A'ithin easy reach of any gardener, florist or aquarist. IT STOPi LEAKS. HUGO MULLERT, Sole Manufacturer, 289 Fenimo'e Street, LabTatories: BROOKLYN, N. Y. WIESB»DEN, GERM »NY. Established since 1869. -It IS gooa business policy to mention The.... AMERICAN FLORIST When vou write to an advertiser. THE N.J. Moss IPeatCo. Established 1890. — IRVING PREDMORE, Prop. Successor to Predmore Bros., Wholesale and Retail Dealers in Moss and Peat BARNEGAT, N. J. Natural Growth Moss, bales of 5 bbls., $2.25; balesof lObbls., $4.25. This grade is for fine design work. Selected Stock Moss, bales of 5 bbls., $2.60; bales of 10 bbls., $5.00. This grade is for extra fine design work and for special occasions. For Nursery Stock Moss, please write for prices. For cash writh order we will allow 6 per cent. off. Leaf Mould, Fibrous and Rotted Peat Price per one barrel sack as follows; Discount for cash, 10 per cent., S per cent, thirty days. Lots of 1 to 5 sacks, $1.00. Lots of 5 sacks, 90 cents. Lots of 10 sacks, 80 cents. Lots of 15 sacks, 75 cents. Lots of 20 sacks, 70 cents. Lots of 25 sacks, 66 cents. We aim to keep up our quality and quantity. GREEN CLUMP MOSS, per sack, 1 to 5, $1.50; 5 sacks, $1.25; 10 sacks, $1.12; SO sacks, $1.00. SILVER SAND, per bbl., 1 to 5. $1.75; 5 bbls., $1.50; 10 bb!s., $1.25; 20 bbls., $1.12; 25 bbls., $1.00. Please mention the A merican Florist when writing. Compost Flower Pot MACHINE. EVERY grower knows the difficulty of trans- ierring from pot to ground ot cuttings or slips. Growth is checked and young plants sul- fer and sometimes succumb entirely by the dis- turbance of the roots and abrupt change ox soil. OUR COMPOST FLOWER POTS OVERCOME THESE DIFFICULTIES. They are put directly into the ground without touching the young plants in them. Pots are made of common garden soil and cow manure, dried in the open air under sheds, after which they become hard and strong, able to stand hand- ling and watering. SIMPLE, PRACTICAL, INVALUABLE. Send lor circulars. B. REMMERS & SONS, 325 The Bourse. PHILADELPHIA, PA. Please mention the American Florist when ivriting. 140 The American Florist. Aug. 13, Meetings of Florists' Clufis. Baltimore, Md.— Gardeners' Club of Baltimore, ■Royal Arcanum building, 18 W. Saratoga street. Second and fourth Monday of each month, at 8 p. m John J. Perry, Seo'y, Gay and Eager streets. Boston Mass.— Gardeners' and Florists Club of Boston, Horticultural Hall. Meets third Tuesday of each month, October to March inclusive. W. E. Fischer, Seo'y, IB TJnion Ter- T-ftpft .Tamaica Plain, Mass. Buffalo N. Y.-Buflalo Florists' Club, 481 Washington street. Second Wednesday of each month, It 8 p. m. Wm. Legg, Seo'y, 1«0 Dela- ware avenue, Buffalo. Butte Mont.— Montana Florists' Club, Colum- bia Gardens. Second Friday in each month. S. Hansen Seo'y, W. Galena and Excelsior streets. Chicago III— Chicago Florists' Ciub, Handel Hall 40 Kandolph street. Second and fourth Thursday of each month, at 8 p. m. George Wienhoeber, Seo'y, 413 Elm street, Chicago. Cincinnati, O.— Cincinnati Florists' Society, iHbez Elliott Flower Market. Second Saturday ot each month, at 8 p m. Geo. Murphy, Sec'y, ''SLEVE*iA™!° o:-6leveland Florists' Club Proeress Hall, 344 Detroit street. Second and fourth Monday of each month, at 8 p. m. Isaac %°rvEN'po'B?7iI'-T''rf Bity- Florists' Club, Odd Fellows' Hall, Fifth and Brady streets. H. Mever. Rock Island, 111., Seo'y. „„„„,_ , Denveb COLO.-Denver Floral Club, 323 Charles Block Second and fourth Friday of each month, at 8 D m Adam Balmer, Sec'y. Detroit Mich.— Detroit Florists' Club, Cowie Building, Farran and Gratiot avenue. First and third Wednesday of each month at 8 p. m. J. F. Sniiivnn Seo'v 314 Woodward avenue. GrInd RApms' MicH.-Grand Rapids Florists' riub Board ot Trade rooms, Pearl street. Fourth Monday of each month. N. B. Stover, Seo'y, Grandville, Mich. „ ... ^ j , , Hamilton Ont.— Hamilton Gardeners and Florists' Club, offices of members. First and third Tuesday of each month at 8 p. m. Chas. M. Webster, Sec'y. . . , „, i, Hartford, CoNN.-Hartford Florists' Club. Second and fourth Tuesday of each month at 8 p. ra. J. P. Coombs, Sec'y. . Indianapolis, Ind.— State Florists Association of Indiana, Commercial Club rooms, Indianapolis. First Tuesday of each month, at 8 p. m. H. Junge, Seo'y. 456 E. Washington st. Indianapolis. Madison, N. J.— Morris County Gardeners' and Florists' Society, Masonic Hall. Second Wednes- day of each month at 7 : 30 p. m. in winter. S. Red- stone, Secy. _ ,,,, , ^, . X , All r, Milwaukee, Wis.- Milwaukee Florists Club. Meets first Tuesday of each month in Empire Building, West Water and Grand ave. H. V. Hunkel, Seo'y. „. ,. _, . . Minneapolis, Minn. — Minneapolis Florists, Club West Hotel. First Thursday ot each tonth, at — 'p m. C. F. Rice, Sec'y, 12s N. Sixth street. Montreal, Que.- Montreal Gardeners' and Flo- rists' Club, Alexandria rooms, 2204 St. Catherine street. First and third Monday of each month. W H Horobin, Seo'y. 23 Closse street. New Bedford, Mass.— New Bedford Florists' club, second Thursday of each month. Wm. P. Pierce, Sec'y. , j „, • » , New London, Conn.— Gardeners and Florists Club first and third Tuesday of eash month at ereenhouses ot secretary. H. H. Appeldorn, Seo'y. New York, N. Y.— New York Flocists' Uluo, Grand Opera House Bldg., 8th avenue and 23d St Second Monday of each month, at 7:30 p. m. John Young, Seo'y, 51 West Twenty-eighth street, Omaha, Neb.— Nebraska Florists' Society, City Hall Second Thursday in each month at 8 p. m. Louis Henderson, Seo'y, 1619 Farnam street, Omaha. . ^ , „, . .t.,.-, j. , Philadelphia, Pa.— Florists' Club of Philadel- phia, Horticultural Hall, Broad street above Sorube. First 'Tuesday of each montb, at 8 p. m. Edwin Lonsdale, Seo'y. Wyndmoor, Philadelphia Pittsburq, Pa.— Pittsburg and AHegheny Flo- rists' and Gardeners' Club, at German Beneficial Bide. 6th and Cherry avenue. Second Thursday ot each month, at 8 p. m. H. P. Joslin, Seo'y, Ben Avon, Pa. , „, . ^ , j ^ j Providence, R. I.— Ftonsts' and Gardeners' Club of Rhode Island, 96 Westminster street, Providence. Second Thursday ot eaah month, at 8 p. m. Alexander Rennie, Sec'y, 41 Washington street. Providence. ^ t,, ■ . , „, 1, Richmond, Ind.— Richmond Florists' Club, at the greenhouses ot members. Third Monday of each month. H. C. Chessman, Sec'y. SALT Lake Citt, Utah.- Salt Lake Florists Society, office ot Huddart Floral Company, 214 E Second South street. Second and fourth Friday ot each month. P. T. Huddart, Sec'y. San Francisco, Cal.— Pacific Coast Horticult- ural Society. First Saturday and third Monday of each month. Thos. H. Munroe, Sec'y. Seattle, Wash.— Snattle Commercial Horticul- tural Club, First and Cherry streets. First Wed- nesday of each month. Wm. Hopkins, Sec'y, 622 St Louis, Mo— St. Louis Florists' Club, Odd Fellows Hall No 2, Ninth and Olive streets. Second Thursday of each month, at 3 p. m. Emil Schray, Seo'y, 4101 Pennsylvania aveni«, St. Louis. Washington, D. C. — Washington Florists' Club. Meets first Wednesday in each month. Wm. F. Gude, Seo'y. FOLDING BOXES Cheap. Write for Samples and Prices. I THE AULL BROS. PAPER I AND BOX COMPANY, I Dayton, Ohio. Tin Foil Plain, Fancy. Printed & Mounted. Manufactured by The Gonley Foil Co, 521 to 541 West 25th St., NEW YORK. AMERICAN FLOWER and TREE TUB. Made from Everlasting CYPRESS. Vaiious sizes. Castiogs Japanned. Painted green unless otherwise specifled. Feet and bolts packed for shipment inside of tubs. ^^ Send for Catalogue B40. American Wooden Ware Mfg. Co., Toledo, 0. Over $70,000 Has been paid by the FLORISTS' HAIL ASSOCIATION for glass broken by hail. For particulars address JOHN G. ESLER, Sec'y, Saddle River, N. J. SHEEP MANURE Dried, TJnpuIverized and Pulverized. — WBITB 1X»R PRICES. MONTANA FERTILIZER CO., Elgin, III. L. BAUMANN & CO. 76-78 Wabash Avs., CHICAGO, Manufacturers and Importers of METALLIC. NATURAL PRESERVED AND ARTIFICIAL ChifTons, Cycas Leaves and all other Supplies, also Preserved Palms and Artificial Flowers. Please mention the A merican Florist when writing. Funeral Designs Don't You Forget ^, SIEBERT'S Zinc NEVER RUST GLAZING Points Are positively tha best. Last forever. Over 12000 lbs. now in use. A sure preventive of glass slipping. Effective on '/V Y V ffiMT large or small glass. Easy to drive, easy to extract. Two sizes, % and 3^, 40e a lb.; by mail 16c extra; 7 iba., «£.s>u; 15 lbs., $5.00| by express. FOR SALE BY- — VaajrtiAn*0 Seed Store.. Chicago & New York HenTy F. MMieU Co fhUadeiphIa AVeeber & l>on .j>eTr York Stumpp & Walter Co New York Schlegel & Fottler Boston, Mass* TV. W KawHon St to BoBton, Mass. Wm F. Kastiner Buftalo. N, Y. LHlngston Seed f'o Columbus. U> J. IVL. McCallougIi*8 Sons Cin Innatl, O* Jowa Seed Co Ues Alolnes, Ia> £Ider & Tuttle Co Springfield. O. Jones Hardware Co Kicbmond Tod. Baker & Richards Seattle. Wash. W^ C Beckert Allegheny, Va, PittsbnrgCut Flower Co Pittsburgli, Pa. Chas. X. Hiebert. Sta. B Fittshnrgh. fa. KIND WORDS NEVER DIE. We consider them the best on the market. We have 260 lbs. in use. Good A Reese Co.. Springfield. O. We have found them first-class, the best we ever used for glazing. E. G. Hill Co., Richmond, Ind. ] hiive used all the different kinds of points on the market. I consider yours the most reliable, handy, easy to drive, easy to extract. Chas. Scrim, Ottawa, Canada. I must say yonr Zinc Points have given great satisfaction. "I have over 125 lbs. on my houses, and feel justified in stating they are the best point on the market. AV. K. Partridge, Locklaud, O. In our 25 years' experience with glazing points of all kinds, your Zinc Points are the best to date. Grant-Wilson Floral Co.. Cleveland, O. We think they are the best things we have ever used to hold glass on greenhouses. W. A. Hammond, Richmond, Va. They have outlasted all others used, therefore are better and cheaper. Theo. F. Beckert, Glenfield, Pa. The first lot we had from you two years ago are still holding their own, and intend to do bo for years to come. They are "fine as silk " BuTZ Brothers, New Castle, Pa. We never used anything for the purpose that has given such good satisfaction. Phcenix NrRSERT Co., Bloomiiigton, 111. I can truthfully say your Zinc Points are the best I ever used. They are easily driven and with- drawn and are stiff. Being straight on one side, they can be driven accurately; consequently the breakage of glass is very small. I have some in use four years, and they are still in place as good as new. " W. S. Roeeeck, Fort Wayne, Ind. Wired Toothpicks 10,000, ll.bO; 60,000, 16.26, Manufaotured by W. J. COWEE. BERLIN. N. Y. Sample Free. For sale by deaiera.l AMBOO CANES $6.00 per 1000. WM. ELLIOTT & SONS. New York. B Fumi^atin^ Kind Tobacco n_...J KILLS ALL*PHIS IN ONE NIGHT rOWdCr in ■■« l'0"«^ 100x5,> ft., at a cost of lOo. A 5 111. trial ]>kff. will co.st nothini; if yo\i will pay tbr e^prossi cbariics on it. Our booklet tells of it. Writt- Dejii. C. f or it. I The H. A. STOOTHOFF COMJ'ANY ' lie, 117,118 Wl^st St., N. Y. City Please mention the American Florist every time you write)to an advertiser. 1904. The American Florist, 141 "^e^^^^^^^e^mmeme^^^me^mmmemmeemeem^e^^ =THE= Regan Printing House 87-9r Plymouth Place Chicago. m m Catalogues AND Pamphlets. m Newspapers AND Magazines. m m Printers Ai Book Manufacturers PUBLISHERS OF THE LIFE OF WM. McKINLEY, BY RT. REV. BISHOP FALLOWS. ONE OF THE MOST COMPLETE PLANTS IN THE COUNTRY FOR THE MANUFACTURE OF ALL KINDS OF BOOKS. UNDER ONE ROOF AND ONE MANAGEMENT. ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ Give us your copy and we will turn you out the com= plete work Long Distance Telephone HARRISON 85 SEND FOR ESTIMATES. ^^^^^^^^i^isararaisg™^isg^^^®9^^^raP3^iS2^®3i ^^^^^ 142 The American Florist. Aug. ij. St. Paul. Trade so far this season has been very good, owing to the cool weather, which has kept many of the flower buying peo- ple in the city; and then there has been a steady demand for good funeral work. Garden stock is very plentiful. Asters are finer than usual in the earlier varie- ties, and some fine sweet peas are seen and sell readily. Roses are of much bet- ter quality than usually seen at this sea- son. Auratum lilies are seen in big quantities and they are taking the place of roses. Carnations are all out. Herman Schulte died August 8 after a two weeks' illness, at the age of 44 years. He was associated with his father for many years on Grand avenue and after his father died eight years ago continued his place until about three years ago, when he sold out to Wm. Strehlow. Since selling out he worked for several local florists and was on a visit to his sister's home in Belgrade, Minn., where he died. Aug. S. Swanson is cutting American Belles. He has a large house especially for summer cutting. They seem very fine at this season and are very popular with flower buyers. Mr. Swanson has had a tine lot of gloxinias that have been selling on sight. Very few have made up their minds to go to St. Louis as yet, but there will be several going at the last call. Chas. Keifer's place has been torn down, and we understand his intentions are to locate farther west. Charles Vogt and Henr^ Puvogel at- tended the big saengerfest in Milwaukee last week. Carl Petersen has given up his place and gone out of the business entirely. Mr. Wepener and Mr. Peiser, of Chi- cago, were recent callers. O. Lenox, Mass. The Lenox Horticultural Society held an exhibition of annuals and perennials in the town hall on August 5 for the ben- efit of Miss Folsom's Mountain View farm for convalescent women and chil- dren. The object of the show brought out a very large gathering. There were twenty-eight classes on the schedule and all but two were filled. Over 140 entries were made, and the exhibition was remarkable both for its quality and quan- tity. The sweet pea classes were of great merit, as also were theclassesforgladioli. Particularly attractive and fine was a vase of Groflfs hybrids shown by W. D. Curtis. Mrs. J. B. Parsons' garden was again represented by a collection of choice and rare perennials, which were arranged by her gardener, W. Woods, with unsur- passable taste. H. H. Cook sent a col- lection of fruit, consisting of Princess of Wales peaches, two bunches of Muscat of Alexandria and one bunch of Black Ham- burg grapes, to be sold to the highest bidder, the receipts to go to the home. They were sold for $65. In the class for table centerpiece, to be arranged by the ladies, there were fifteen entries, the first prize going to Mrs. R. C. Dixey, who used in her display white cosmos and native wood fern. The second award went to Miss Evelyn Sloane and third to Miss A. Kneeland. The society gave diplomas as follows: Display of plants, Mrs. F. K. Sturgis; vase of gladioli, W. D. Curtis; display of fruit, H. H. Cook. The next show will be held September 4. G. F. Standard Flower Pots The WHILLDIN POTTERY COMPANY, PHILADELPHIA PA. JERSEY CITY, N. J. LONG ISLAND CITY, N. Y. Traveling Representative. U. CUTLER RlTERSON, 108 Tliird Ave., Newark, N. J. Standard POT^ If your greenhouses are within 60O miles of the Capitol, write us, we can save you money W. H. ERNEST, 28th and M StreeU. WASHINGTON. D. C. Please mention the American Florist when -writing. GEO. KELLER & SON, MANUFACTURERS OF FLOWER POTS. Before buying write for prices. 361-363 Herndon Street, near Wrigbtwood Ave., CHICAGO, ILL. Please mention the American Florist when writing. THOSE RED POTS "STANDARDS" FULL SIZE AND WIDE BOTTOMS. BULB PANS AND AZALEA POTS. DETROIT FLOWER POT M'F'Y., HARRY BALSLEY, DETROIT, IMICH., Rep. 490 Howard St., Please mention the American Florist when writing. Blkwood, Pa.— John Kepner is adding several new houses to his establishment. SAMPLE POT AND PRICE LIST ON APPLICATION. C. C. POILWORTH CO.,|UJk'::*V.''"' Please mention ike A merican Florist when writing -WRITE- 1521-23 N. Leavitt St.. CHICAGO, ILL, FOB PRICES OP Standard PotsTtrligthanJ porosity combined are the best on the market. RED POTS WE MSKE THEM. For prices and sample, address the Golesburg Pottery Co., COLESBURC, IOWA. WEBSTER S INTERNATIONAL DICTIONARY CONTAINS 25,000 NEW WORDS, Etc. New Gazetteer of the World New Biographical Dictionary New Plates. 2380 Quarto Pape^^ GOQO IlluRti-ations. Also Webster's Collegiate Dictionary. 1100 Octavo Pages. ItOO Ilhistriitions. Illustrated pamphlets free. G. & C. MERRIAM CO., Springfield, Mass. Please mention the A merican Florist when writing Kramer's Pot Hangers THE neatest, simplest, most convenient and only practical device for convert^ ing ordinary flower pots into banging baskets. They fit all standard made pots from 2 to 10 inches in diameter. The illustration shows how they are attached Just the thing lor hanging up ferns, begonias, etc. Youoanmalce room and money by their use. Try them. For Sale by Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. E. F. Winterion Co., Chicago. C. C. Pollworth Co., Milwaukee, Wit. Price with wire chain as shown in cut, 81.00 per dozen by express. Sample dozen by mail, $1.28. % W N.KRAMER I SON, Cedar Rapids. Iowa. STANDARD FLOWER POTS Paolied in small crates, easy to handle. Price per crate 1500 «-in., in orate, $4.88 1500 m " 6-25 1500 2« " 6.00 1000 S " 5.00 800 3M " 5.80 500 4 " 4.50 330 5 " 4.51 144 6 " 3.16 Price per crate 120 7-in., in orate, $4.20 60 8 " 3.00 HAND KADS. 48 9-in.,ln crate, $3.60 48 10 24 11 24 12 13 14 6 16 4.80 8.60 4.80 4.80 4.60 Send for price Seed pans, same price as pots, list of Cylinders for Cut Flowers, Hanging Baskets, Lawn vases, etc. Ten per cent oft for cash with order. Address HILFINeER BROS. POTTERY, Fort Edward. N. Y Or August Rolkir & Sous, New Yorlc Agents, 31 Barclay Street, New Yorlt City. I Holds Class Firmly See the Point IS" PEERLESS 1 Glazing Points u-e the best. « No rigtits or lefts. Box of * 1.000 poiatl 75 cts. postpaid. ., HENBT A. DREER, 1 114 CheitnDt St., Pklla., Tm. National Florists' Board of Trade, Office: s6 Pine Street, New York Credit Reference Book. A subscription to our Credit List will cost you $10 a year, and it may save you $100 the first month. Special Reports. We make a specialty of this part of our work. Collections. We collect slow and doubtful accounts. Why not go through your books at once and send us all the claims that are in arrears? 1904. The American Florist. 143 ►♦♦♦♦♦♦»♦♦♦♦»♦♦»»♦♦♦♦♦♦»♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦»♦♦»♦»♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦ The BARKER WEEDER and MULCHER. THE IDEAL GARDEN TOOL. 1 t 1 ^> t^' A. B ^' Vj^lipHnFif^ The cut shows the Weeder, with Cultivator attachment, in position for use. When used as a Weeder and Mulcher, the tool is reversed. In this position, the machine operates on the plan of a lawn mower, the rear blade passing just btneath the surface of the soil. AS OTHERS SEE IT: The University of Nebraska, Agricultural Experiment Station. Lincoln, June 29, 1904. The Barker Manufacturing Co., David City, Neb. Gentlemen: — After having your weeder aud mulcher in use at the Nebraska Agricultural Experiment Station for some weeks, and after having personally tested it, I am convinced that it is the best implement for weed- ing and cultivating vegetables and other similar plants that I have ever seen. We are using it to the practical exclusion of other implements in our garden and nursery work. Very truly yours R. A. Emerson, Horticulturist. Lincoln, Neb., May 33, 1904. I have examined the weeder and mulcher made by the Barker Mfg. Co., and am glad to say the machine is all right for the work tor which it is intended. L.'iM. RnssELL, Sec. State Hort. Soo. I consider the principle embodied in the weeder manufactured by the Barker Mfg. Co., as excellent and calculated to do better work as a pulver- izer and scarifier for garden soil than any tool I have yet seen manufactured. L. O. Williams, Foreman Hort. Dept. Neb. University. WRITE FOR TERMS. \ The Barker Manufacturing Co., incorporated, t *♦*♦»♦»»♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦ ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦^ ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦•♦♦♦♦♦♦»♦♦♦♦♦•♦»♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦ ►♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦^ ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦»♦♦♦♦♦♦♦ ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦< Our Large Lifter, for heavy duty. Our Challenge Rol- ler Bearing Appa- ratus complete on a greenhouse. ^ Our Adjustable Arm. Our No. 3 Hanger. --The-- Evans Improved Challenoje Roller Bearine^ Ventilating^ Apparatus. WRITE FOR CATALOGUE. See our Ventilators at work in the Government Building at the St. Louis World's Fair. MANUFACTURED BY QUAKER CITY MACHINE CC, Richmond, Ind. I 144 The American Florist. Alto-, rs, Louisville, Ky. The last week has been a fair one con- sidering that we are now in August. Roses are keeping quality about the same as usual and the supply is equal to the demand. Carnations are scarcely to be seen, but the few that are, are of good quality, but the demand Is fortunately slow, as we have other stock that substi- tutes very well. Asters are plentiful, and the demand is satisfactory. The weather is warm and dry, a nice combination. The regular monthly meeting of the Kentucky Society of Florists was held Tuesday night, August 2, at William Walker's place and was well attended. The meeting was held out of doors in the "Japanese palm garden," and a very enthusiastic time prevailed. Many lan- terns were hung up, unfortunately for the "bald heads," and the members remained long after the lights retired. The report of the suggestive price list committee was read, and although sev- eral changes were made, the committee did creditable work. At this meeting only the minimum and maximum prices were fixed, and the same committee was appointed to classify them according to quality of stock. Two new applicants for membership were accepted, Charles H. Rayner and Mr. Weber. After the meeting was adjourned, Mr. Walker invited the gathering into the house where refreshments were served. The table decorations were green and red, so the two nations did not clash. An invi- tation was extended by Charles W. Reimers for the next meeting, which was accepted. The convention representation from Louisville will probably be very small, C. H. Kunzman and F. L. Schulz probably being the only certainties, while there are three or four others undecided. F. L. S. Cleveland, 0. To find anything of any importance to write about at the present time is almost an impossibility. Everybody seems to be plodding along in the usual summer fashion. All clear out of the city who can, the store men only retaining enough help to fill an occasional funeral order. The greenhouse men are busy planting carnations, which, by the way, are in better condition on the whole than last last year. Business is dead. Asters are in abundance and selling at any old figure. Roses are in oversupply, too, but it is fairly good stock at that. Some extra fine Kaiserins sell well. Carnations are scarce, and what few are coming in are quickly snatched up. Harry Jones, of the J. M Gasser Com- pany, has returned from his vacation looking like a new man. He intends vis- iting the World's Fair in September. There will be quite a delegation going from here to the St. Louis convention. The majority will goon the Pennsylvania railroad via Columbus. The club held its picnic on July 28 at Lockport and had a thoroughly enjoy- able time. About 150 participated. James Eastwell, of Smith & Fetters, is off on an European trip. He will be back some time in September. A. L. Brown is back from his vacation, which he spent among his Philadelphia friends. C. W. Scott, of Vaughan's Seed Store, was a visitor in town recently. Echo. PiBBRB, S. D.— Enoe & Barney are building a new greenhouse. The Johnston Glass Company Hartford City, Ind. MANUFACTURERS OF Long Distance Telephone. Direct Western Union Wires. Window Glass, GROUND AND CHrPPED GLASS. Please mention the A merican Florist when writing. The James H. Rice Co. -IMPORTERS and JOBBERS- GREENHOISE GLASS A SPECIALTY. A^rixxdo-w Ol^sts, P^lxi-t, "^xxirt.^^ e-to- 80-82 Wabash Avenue and 34 to 40 South Water Street, CHICAGO. Please mention the A merican Florist when ■writing. MASTICA TRADE MARK REGISTERED. FOR GLAZING GREENHOUSES SOLE MANUFACTURERS F. O. PIERCE COMPANY NEW YORK AT ALL SEED STORES Please mention the A merican Florist when writing. GLASS. GOOD BRANDS. QUICK SHIPMENTS. LARGE STOCK. Warehouse on railroad switch. Be sure and get our prices. Sharp, Partridge & Co. 22nd SL and Union Place, CHICAGO. Hease mention the A merican Florist when writing. Cunningham Glass Co. PITTSBURG, PA. TANK WINDOW GLASS. Hot. House Glass a Specialty. GULF CYPRESS GREENHOUSE IVia^TERIAL HOT-BED SASH, BOILERS, PIPES, FITTINGS, VENTILATING APPARATUS. GLASS AT WHOLESALE. We furnish everything for building. Send for prices and catalogues. S. Jacobs & Sons, "li^R'^at'^N^n^.r Please mention the American Florist when wncins H. M. HOOKER GO. Window Glass. Paints and Putty, Greenliouse Glass a Specialty. S9 Wast Raadolph St., CHICAQO. Sprague Smith Go. PLATE AND WINDOW CLASS Greenhouse Glass a Specialty. 20ClRandolph StrMt, CHICAGO. 1904. The American Florist. 145 r ESTABI-ISHED 1868. INCORPORATED 1894. *? John C. Moninger Co. ALL HEART CYPRE88 GREENHOUSE CONSTRICTION LIMBER. Our material is Guaranteed to be strictly Flrst- Class, Absolutely Free of Sap and detects. Wc carry constantly a large and complete stock of Open-AIr Dried lumber. This, with our unexcelled facilities for manufacturing, enables us to make prompt shipments. On Hot-Bed Sash, we are Leaders. Our Sash are strong and well made, tenons are white leaded. Standard sizes carried in stock. Our long experience, large and extensive trade, places us in a position to furnish Strictly Up- to-date Material. If you contemplate building it will pay you to get our plans and estimates. Our Record for 1901— Material furnished for over 1,200,000 Square Feet of Glass. 4/%^' Selling Agents Garland Gutters. JOHN C. MONINGER CO., Chicago. OFFICE, 111 E. Blaekhawk St. FACTORY, 412-423 Hawthorne Ave. LUMBER YARDS, 31-41 Smith Ave. ^ Inside of Range of Houses Built on System of The King Construction Company, IRON WORK FOR HOUSES 17 AND 22 FEET WIDE CARRIED IN STOCK. North Tonawanda, N. Y. 146 The American Florist. Aug. 13, I The Allied Trades =\ ^ Descriptive particulars — with drawings or photographs, if possible — of any new appa- ratus or device which may prove helpful to the trade are solicited for this department. Wiliam; S. Harman, the florists' coal man, has some propositions in his line which are worthy of consideration at this time. John C. Meter & Company, manuiac- turers of silkaline, the well known tying material, claim that it has now stood the test for thirty years and that it is known all over the world. New Weeder and Mulcher. The new weeder and mulcher offered by the Barker Manufacturing Company has attracted considerable attention. It is claimed forthis weeder that it absolutely kills the weeds by cutting them ofi be- neath the surface, thoroughly pulverizing the soil, which soon dries out and the weeds die. In addition it produces a per- fect dust mulch, will last a lifetime, and can be operated by a child or woman. Water Paints. Our consul at Veracruz, Mexico, states that Paul D. McQuiston has petitioned the Mexican Government for the exclu- sive right to manufacture an article in pulverized form that, when mixed with cold water only, is said to possess not only all the advantages of an oil paint, but is even superior to oil colors in a tropical climate. The dry colors are to be manufactured in all desirable shades. Florists' Pumping: Engine. The pumping engine manufactured by the Standard Pump and Engine Com- pany is gradually coming into use in greenhouse establishments, and where used it seems to have given general satis- faction. This machine is a combination of a gasoline engine mounted on the same base with the pump and is geared down by a double reduction of machine-cut gearing, which enables the pump to work against a constant high pressure, and the automatic safety valve permits the clos- ing of one or all of the hose connections at the same time, while the engine con- tinues to run at its normal speed without attention or adjustment. The adapta- bility of these machines to such a large variety of work makes them a necessity to the small grower, who is frequently compelled to hire extra help for watering, while with a pumping engine one man can start the machine instantly and accomplish a great deal of work in a short time. Greenhouse Building. Oakdale, Pa. — Boys' Industrial Home, conservatory. Wilkesbarre, Pa.— W. J. Stroh, one house. Plainfield, N. J.— Charles L. Stanley, house 16x35. Byfield, Mass. — Sam'lSenior, vegetable house. Rockland, Mass. — Alvin Bates, one house. Newton, Mass. — R. M. Saltonstall, con- servatory. Janesville, Wis.— Janesville Floral Com- pany, two houses, each 54x110 feet. Louisville, Ky. — Leopold Zoeller, one house. Camden, K. J.— J. J. Welsh, one house, 10x16 feet. Pierre, 3. D. — Enoe & Barney, one greenhouse. Greenhouse Heating. Ed. Am. Florist: — What size of boiler would we require, or what horse power of the tubular type, to heat the range as per enclosed diagram (one house 40x80, one house 14x100, one house 20x100, one house 15x30, one house 20x60 and one house 22x60, all grouped about the boiler room) to a temperature of 60° in 30° below zero weather. Also, how many pipes and return flows? J. M. S. While a somewhat smaller boiler would answer, it will be found economical, under the severe conditions stated, to use a boiler with a rating of about forty- horse power. In piping the houses, about 2,500 feet of steam radiation will be required provided there is no glass in the side walls. With houses of the length stated, it is not possible to give any definite advice without knowing some- thing regarding the arrangement of the benches but the following may be sug- gested. For the 40x80 house, use one 2%-inch flow pipe and sixteen 114- inch returns. In the 14xlOO-foot house use one 2-inch flow and six li4-inch returns. In the 20x100 house use one 2-inch flow and eight li4-inch returns. For the 15x30 house use one 1-inch flow and six li4-inch returns. In the 20x60 house use one 2-inch flow and eight 1%,- inch returns, and in the 22x60 house use one 2-inch flow and ninel%,-inch returns. L. R. T. NoTH Adams, Mass.— H. F. A. Conway & Company have brought suit against a neighboring brick manufactory foi damages claimed to be due to brick dust. ^ JENNINGS IRON CUTTER IMPROVEi Use our Patent IRON BENCH FITTINGS and Roof Supports. Improved Vaporizing Pans VENTILATING For Tobacco Extracts, Etc. Send for Circulars. .^^^^^^^^»^— • DILLER, GASKEY & GG., .^,*^^^^'^ro\»^^s. APPARATUS. S. W. Cor. Sixth and Boric Sts., JF'«Ii:^A.I3B>l^r»«IA.. ^^^^^^^— ^ THISIZ Ml PICTER jgj^^g?yj 1 s ^ ^ 1 IS^Ji m THIS 12 Ml KOLE SAVIN BILER Ml Deer hrinz i hev set me pinz tew spen this sumer tew the Sante Lewis fare with mi fambly. So i got the hull push lined up an had a picter tooken so mi Florist frenz wood no us wen we kum tew gather thar. 1 hant got but i8 kids, tother ones in the Picter dont belong tew weuns. mi muther-in-law who thinks she is the grandest thing in the push insisted on leedin the puiscesshun, not bein very con- ceeted over urn an not huntin a scrap i let her hev her wa an she ways a heep u kin bet. her an Semanthajane are tew hevvy fur fne at times, i ni got the best uv the Ole gal one time when i stuck mi ear between her teeth and drug her al over the house and wuz wearin uv her out in good shape if the ear hadnt gin out an Semanthajane hadnt a hit me over the hed with a skilit full uv sope grece. Now as u no hit 1 take a pile uv munney to take this gang down the Pike I want tew tel aw! the fiourists i am makin the best KOLE SAVIN BILERS, VENTILA- TIN KONTRAPSHINS an NEVER-RUST HINGES wat iz, an i am a sellin uv em real cheap Sen fur mi Kat-alog wat tels awl 5 bout em. Mi name iz '''^^-^^T^te4>»z,:N:arioi«!!! r^iorists. For WAX FLOWERS, BASKETS, WAX FLORAL DESIGNS, WHEAT SHEAVES, Eto„ send to J. SjrJblAlXi OE CO.,Askforourlllu8tra,tedCataioe:ue. "lllla.Cl6lpllia(. KORAL LETTERS For Sale by all Wholesale Houses. Koral Mfg. Co., 12 Hawley Place. Boston. Mass. THE TMERSON FAIEHTBim Price postpaid IS CENTS. Address American Florist Co rniTACo. Cabbages, Cauliflower and Allied Vegetables (Allen). — The requirements of the important vegetables of the cab- bage tribe are given here very fully The book also contains interesting chapters on seed raising, insect pests and fungus diseases common to these plants. 50 cents. Landscape Gardening (Waugh). — This is a very useful little book on the art of landscape gardening. It will be found exceptionally valuable to amateurs as it covers in detail the numerous problems that come to the owners of small gar- dens. It is freely illustrated and the pic- tures have been chosen with a view to informing the reader rather than deco- rating the book. 50 cents. Asparagus (Hexamer). — A practical treatise on the planting, cultivation, har- vesting and preserving of asparagus with notes on its history and botany. This book is mainly devoted to the culin- ary kinds of asparagus, but there is also some reference to the ornamental species. 50 cents. AMERICAN FLORIST CO.. 324 Dsarborn Street, CHICAGO. "Eureka" Weed Killer. Saves Weeding. Keeps Paths, etc., clear without disturbing or staining the gravel. Soluble Powder, readily mixed and applied. Large Size Tin. enough for 100 square yards, 75 els. each. Special prices to Cemeteries and buyers in large quantities. Full directions with each tin. Vaugrhan's Seed Store, CHICAGO: NEW YORK: 84-86 Randolph St. 1 4 Barclay St. GREEN SILKALINE. Do not be put oil with cheap iubstitutet. John C. Meyer & Co., 80 Kingston St, BOSTON, MASS. 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Advertising rates.... 88 AlbanjSteamTr'pCclSO American BlowerCo VI Am Woodenware Co. 140 Amling EC 91 105 Andorra N urseries . . 134 Aachmann Godfrey. 135 Aull Bros Paper Co. 140 Baker W J 93 Balme J & Co ,114 Barter John J 97 Bailer PA 131 Barker Mfg Co 143 BassettA Washburn :.. . 91 126 Batavia Greenhouses 98 Baumann L & Co ... 140 Baur Floral Co ...131 BajersdorferH&Col37 Beokert W C IV Benthy-Coatsworth, 91 Bentzen Floral Co.. 131 Berger Bros 9S Berger H H & Co . . . 97 Berning H G 90 Bertermann Bros Co 94 Blaauw J & Co 98 Boddington A T 125 Bornhoeft J H 135 Boston Letter Co .... 1 38 Bousfleld A E 97 Brague L B 9i Brant D Wood 91 Breitmeyer's J Sons. 123 94 Brill Francis 103 Brett Litho Co 103 Brod John 112 Bruns H N 1C2 Buckley W T Plant Co ; 132 Budlong J A 91 118 Burpee W A & Co. . . I V Byer Floral Co 134 Caldwell the Woods- man Co 93 Calif Carnation Co. . 97 Cannata J P 131 Cannell B A Sons... 96 CarmodyJD.. 146 ChicagoCarnationCo 106 107 Chicago House Wrecking Co 147 Cleveland Cut Flower Co 116 Coles W W ia9 ColesburgPotteryCo 143 Collins Thos 132 Conard & Jones Co. ,134 Conley Foil Co 140 Coolidge Bros 132 Cottage Gardens Co. 98 Cowee W J 140 Crabbife Hunter.... 134 Craig Robt & Sou... 128 Craig Wm P 110 Crooke John J Co. . 138 Cross Eli 134 Crowl Fern Co 92 Cunningham D O Glass Co 144 Cunningham Jos H..134 Davis Bros 1S6 Deamud J B 91 12U DemingCoThB II Detriche Charles 99 Detrichn Victor 98 Detroit Flower Pot Mfg 142 Devoy Thos & Son ..112 Dickinson The A CoIV Dietsch A & Co 147 Dillcr Caskey & Co 146 Dillon J L 1)4 Dillon's Mfg Co 150 Dirken 8 W 98 Dorner F&SotsCo.1 118 Downing's Am Dispatch 99 Drake Point Green- bouses IV Dreer H A 116 142 Dyson's Lane Nurs, . 99 Eagle Wire Works. .136 Eisele C 131 Elliott Wm & Sons. .140 EUwanger & Barry.. 99 Emmans Geo M 134 Ernest W H 142 Esler J G& A 137 Farquhar R&J&C0.133 Felke JohnSr 134 Fenrich J S 93 Finley C E 138 Fisher Peter I Foley Mfg Co 149 Ford Bros 93 Foster Lucius H 134 Gatdeke Au^ 132 Gardeners Chroniclel37 Garland Geo M 147 Geller Sigmund 139 Germain Seed Co 103 GetmoreBox Factory 136 Ghormley Wm 93 GiblinA Co VI Globe Electro Co 3d special cover Groves Robt 95 Gunther Wm H 93 Gurney Heater Co. ..150 Guttman A'ex J 93 Hail Association .... 1 40 Hammond Benj 148 Hansen (Jhris 124 Hansen Julius 126 Fasslach & Bou- mainville 103 Harman Wm S V Hauswirth PJ 94 Heacook Jos 133 Heiss J B 124 Heller &Co 103 Heller Bros 110 Herendeen Mfg Co.. II Herr Albert M... 126 134 Herrmann A 136 Hews A H &Co 142 Hiltioger Bros 143 Hill The EG Co... I 106 Hlnoje Florist Co. . Ill Hippard E VI Hi*cnccck Clarence IV Hitchings tt Co .4th special cover VT Holfon & Hunkel Co 90 Hooker H MCo 144 Horan Edw C 93 Hunt E H 90 130 Igoe Bros 139 International Flow- er Delivery 94 95 Jacobs S A Sons 144 Jennings EB IV Johnson Cbas 97 Johnston Glass Co. .144 Johnson R L 96 Kasting W F I 131 Keller Geo A Son.. ..142 Kennicott Bros Co. 91 KingConstructionCol45 Kohr A F 142 Koral Mfg Co \M Kramer I N A Son . .142 Kreshover L J 93 Krick W C 137 Kroescbell Bros Co. V Kuehn C A 90 Kuhl G A... 112 129 136 Lager & Hurrell 114 LangJulius 93 Langjahr A H 93 Livingston Seed Co, 138 LocklandLumberCo149 Loomis Floral Co. . . 136 LrneChas 134 Lord & BurnbamCo ..2d special ccver VI Mader Paul 134 May JohnN I 1S2 Mav L L ACn... 124 McCarthy N F ACo. 92 138 lot MoConnell Alex. .94 113 McCuUough's J M Sons 90 McKellar Chas W. . 91 122 124 McMorran E & Co .138 Menard H L 93 Merriam '3 & Co. ...142 Metropolitan Mate- rial Co 147 Mette Henry 126 Meyer John C & Col48 Mich Cut Flower Ex 92 irs MillangChas 93 MoUer Ludwig 148 Moninger J C Co ....145 Montana Fertilizer Co 140 Moon The Wm H Co 98 Moore Hentz & Nash 93 Mulent Hugo 139 Murchie John 114 Nat Flo Bd of Tradel42 New Jersey Moss and Peat Co N Y Cut Flower Co. N Y Cut Flower Ex. 92 Nickel Plate R R.... 90 NiessenLeo 92 108 Obermey r Gus 135 Ocean Park t'loralCo. 134 O Hagan J H 136 Park Floral Co 94 Parker Geo L 112 Perkins John J Co.. 93 Peterson J A 116 Phila Wholesale Flower Market.... 93 Philip Jacob P 132 Phillips Mfg Co 147 Pierce P O Co 144 Pierson-SeftonColII VI Pittsburg Cut Flo Co 90 Pittsburg Florist Ex 90 Plant Freds 97 Poat Bros 97 PoehlmannBros. .91 139 PoUworthC C Co . 142 QuakerCitMaoh W ksl43 .139 Randall A L Co. 91 120 Ranm John. 134 Rawson W W A Co.lV Raynor J 1 93 Regan Print House. 141 Reinberg Geo... 91 114 Reinberg Peter. 112 115 Remmer,.. B &l Sons .139 Rhoten Bros A Co. .. 1 10 Ribsam C & Son... 135 Rice Bros 9J Rice James H Co 1 44 Rice M ACo 136 Robinson H M A Co 93 Roemer Frcdk 86 Roehrs .Tuliua 133 Roland Thos 132 Rolker A A Sons,... 98 Rossig Bros 138 Raustain-S' rvan&Co 96 Rupp John F 126 Sabransky W 124 Sander A Sons 98 ScharfEBros 132 Fchillo Adam VI Schumer Peier J... 129 Scott John 136 Sharp Partridge ACol44 Sherman Nursery Col34 Sheridan W P 93 Siebert Chas 140 Siebrecht & Sons — 135 Sievers A Boland 94 Sinner Bros 91 104 Skidel5kySS...,106 1 4 Smith H J 95 Smith Nath A Son.. 129 Smith W ATCo.... I Smits Jac 98 Souster Geo 131 Rprague Smith Co ..144 Standard Pump A Engine Co 148 Stearns Lumber Co. vr Stebe E 137 Steele H M 98 SteffensEmil 138 Stern J ACo 148 Stert7ing W W 135 Stoothoff H A A Co.. 140 Styer J J IV Sunnyside GnhouaesIV Surrey Seed Co 126 Teas E Y 99 Templin The To ... 128 Thompson A J 135 Thompson J D Car- nation Co I 109 Thorburn J M A Co. IV Ttttenham Nurseries 98 Traendly A Schenck 93 VanDerWeijdenACo 98 Van Kleef W A Sons 98 Vaughans Seed Store .1 IV 97 99103 126 127 135 148 Viok's Sons Jas IV Wabash BR 95 Weber PC 94 Weber H A Sons.... 110 Weeber A Don IV Weigedt A Co 101 Weiland Peter 90 Weiland & Risch — 91 114 129 Welch Brcs 92 WhilldinPotCc. 142 Wietor Bros..91 116 117 Wild Gilbert H 98 Wild Jas B& Bros.. 98 Winandy M 91 WintersonEFCo.l2l 126 Wittbold Geo Co... 119 Wood Bros 132 Woodbury D B 1C3 Wrede H IV YalahaConserv. ... 136 Young John 93 Young Thos Jr..., 92 94 Young A Nugent... 93 Zirngiebel Denys.. . IV Zocher A Co 99 Worcester, Mass. Trade is fully up to the ordinarj- midsummer standard and considerable funeral work has helped swell the volume of business. Carnations are a thing ot the past and while we are getting some good roses the supply is not large. Asters, peas, gladioli, etc., are plentifiil and move fairly well at ordinary prices. The Dresser- Lincoln wedding decora- tion, though unostentatious, was a wel- come break in the monotony of summer trade. Lange was the artist and he will also have charge of the decorations lor Miss Whitney's wedding. Hugo Book has nearly completed hi* new house 23x173 feet and will plant one half with carnations. L.' Lake Geneva, Wis.— W. H. Hammer- sley is looking over the business affairs of his son, the late Charles H. Hammersley, who compromised the Geneva Floral' Company, and died June 30, with a view- to disposing of the plant. Vancouveb, B. C— The fourth annuaS flower show under the auspices of the Vancouver Horticultural Society was held on Thursday and Friday, July 28 and 29, in the Pavilion at English Bay. Prizes aggregating $400 were given. Eureka Greenhouses. The Bffst and Lowest in Price. All houses erected at the factory and shipped to purchasers wiih blue prints, photographs and plain directions so that any person can put them up, DILLON GREENHOISE MfG. CO., Bloomsburg, Pa. Steam Traps ^coal This is the Return Steam Trap used by the Up-to-date Greenhouse men to return the con- densed water from the heating coils in their greenhouses. Have been in use for this purpose over 30 years. Insures an Even Temperaturec Send For R^d Catalogue. Albany Steam Trap Co. ALBANY, N. Y., U. S. A. ♦ ♦ ♦ CROP INSURANCE. Life insurance is valuable because it guarantees the outcome. Ourncy" Heaters "BRIGHT IDEA," "DORIC" and "400 SERIES" do the same thing for your hothouse: THEY GUARANTEE THE CROP. First of all they save 20 per cent on the coal bill an-i so keep expense at a minimum. Nest, they produce an even heat and so do not imperil the life of the plant. Next, the>' are simple to operate and bo require least attention. Lastly, they wear longer than others and thus perceptibly reduce the capital invested. Don't buy or exchange until you've inves- tigated them. _,,, CIRNEY HEATER MEG. CO. 1 ^^^^^^^SS^^0 74 Franklin Street, 1 1 1 Fifth Avenue, ^ "DORIC" HEATER. BOSTON, MASS. NEW YORK CITY. ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦•♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦•♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦•»♦♦♦•♦♦♦•♦♦* ♦ ♦ ♦ irilE ^lilEimf M ^Wm i^ ^^^ ^^^^i^^ ^m ^^^S S ^ & k. SILVER MEDAL EXHIBIT OF NEPHROLEPIS SCOTTII, AT S. A. F. EXHIBITION. greenhouse work. It appears to me that a period of extreme difficulty in getting such efficient help lor the necessary re- quirements is close at hand and that we must make provisions to meet it. We hear from many parts the cry of an em- ployer's inability to secure help with sufficient knowledge and application to w^arrant their retention in greenhouse work with even a small share of respon- sibility. About twenty years ago this trouble did not confront the employer anywhere. He could obtain the necessary help from the small boy pulling weeds and cleaning pots to the section foreman. Appren- tices were much the rule then and not the exception, but to-day we find but few boys at work in our establishments, and I am led to believe the reason for it is that the usual compensation given for the difierent grades of greenhouse help is, to the seeker for work, not sufficiently remunerative when compared with the wages offered and received by help in other lines. This, I think, is all a mis- take. We should seek to employ boys and teach them the business and teach them to feel attached to their chosen line of life's work, but to bring about this change, which, if done at once, would be a violent one, we must lend encouragement to the youthful applicant by pointing out the possibilities in the lines of promotion that carry with such promotions and added responsibilities wages and salaries, which will at once seem sufficiently attractive to warrant the adoption of this line of work as one's life vocation. At the present time there is not the least stability to the wages and salaries given in any grade of greenhouse work, so that it is impossible to point out sub- substantial reward for the prospective florist, and the result is, as above stated, a scarcity of the help required and a great deficiency in the knowledge of those at all obtainable. Therefore, looking forward to a possible improvement of the condi- tion, I would suggest that the society appoint a committee to draw up a scale of wages that would, in the judgment of the committee, properly compensate the service rendered, and which would be applicable to most places throughout the country, and let that scale be as generous as the business can afford. Then we may be able to enlist more in our pursuits than at present seems possible, and the merit of them will be improved, for if we would elevate our calling we must elevate the men engaged in it. AMATEUR SOCIETIES. I am much impressed with the exten- sive good work being done in many parts of the country by these unique organiza- tions, and I believe this society should substantially recognize such work by the awarding of suitable medals and certifi- cates to those of their members who are being particularly successful in the ad- vancement of such work, which, even indirectly, operates to the pecuniary advantage of members of our own society. I earnestly hope that such action as may be necessary will be taken at this meet- ing to carry into efiect this recommenda- tion. During the past winter I had the pleas- ure of attending the lectures in our city of Prof. Zueblin on civic improvements, which pointed out the great work done on these lines and the interest shown now most universally in this most com- mendable work, and when I contemplate the interest and real enthusiasm shown in matters horticultural, bearing upon improvements and embellishments of home and public grounds by the League of Civic Improvements, the Outdoor Art Association and similar organizations, I feel that our members are losing a grand opportunity to advance this feature of that line of business which belongs, almost exclusively, to our craft. We may, I think, very properly and to great advantage identify ourselves with these associations, and lend what assist- ance we can to the development of orna- mental horticulture and thereby create a further demand for the class of stock required in work of this nature, and never losing sight of the necessity of providing this stock. I observe that the nursery- men are already alive to the importance of this branch of the business, which prop- erly belongs to us, and their encroach- ment upon this field is the result of our own indiflerence to the growing and sale of this very remunerative class of stock. In many of our public parks, notably those of Cleveland, where I was recently shown around by ex-President Graham, I observed the almost entire absence of beds of flowering plants. This I much deplore, and fear that the extreme has been reached in following the ideal of the late Mr. MacMillan, of Buffalo, who some time ago advocated a less profuse display of this form of embellishment of public grounds and a more general use of herba- ceous and other ornamental stock. I hope that flowering plants, though an- nually replanted, will find favor with park commissioners everywhere. BUREAU OF STATISTICAL INFORMATION. I would suggest that this meeting take decided action towards the establish- ment and maintenance of a complete sys- HARDY AQUATICS AT THE WORLD'S FAIR. (Exhibited by Geo. Ricbardson, ■\\'arren, Ohio.) igo4. The American Florist. 155 SOME OF THOSE IN THE CONVENTION HALL ON THE OPENING DAY. tern of collecting reliable data of all kinds relating to our business and its several branches. I believe this work should be thoroughly and reliably done by perma- nent committees appointed for the pur- pose, and that a compilation of such information should be effected and pre- served through the office of the secretary of this society. Some attempts have been made in the past to gather statis- tics of glass areas, etc., throughout the country, but they even have met vpith indifferent and uncertain results. It cer- tainly would be of great benefit to all interested in the growth and general advancement of our iudustry to be able to reach, without difficulty, information properly tabulated covering the many phases of its development, especially so when such information is absolutely authentic, as it necessarily would be when coming through the reliable chan- nels of the membership of this society. Eleven years ago this matter was referred to by ex- President William R. Smith, and I hope this year will see the realization of this feature of the society's develop- ment. CLOSER RELATIONS. Three years ago it was thought desir- able by many of our members to bring about closer relations of certain other societies with this the parent societv, so that the co-operation of all may be effected td) the mutual benefit of all the organiza- tions referred to. You are all aware of the failure of our two attempts to adopt an amendment calculated to bring about the desired result. Your executive com- mittee again considered the matter at its meeting in St. Louis last spring, accord- ing to the instructions of the Milwaukee convention, and decided to again bring the matter up at this meeting for final disposition. I hope that the amendment will be adopted as it reads, and if the organizations whose cooperation is solicited by it fail to accept the same it will be no fault of the Society of Ameri- can Florists and Ornamental Horticult- urists. I believe it would be far better for the society to go upon record as hav- ing offered this inducement to the kindred societies, as in a large measure carrying out the good purposes of the development of our industry as contemplated by the society at its original inception. ARBITRATION COMMITTEE. There seems to be a general desire for the restoration of the arbitration com- mittee. From many parts of the countrv we hear of grievances affecting our mem- bers and of a manifestation of willingness to allow the adjustment of these real or fancied wrongs to be affected through a committee. Thus it will be possible to maintain the pacific relations between buyer and seller that are so much desired and actually needed for the commercial interests of our members. If the commit- tee appointed a year ago for the purpose of establishing standard sizes of plants and bulbs bring in a report at this meet- ing indicating the practical feasibilitv of the plan, and if such standards are adopted and put into operation as gen- erally and completely as were the stand- ard pots, then the work of the arbitration committee could be more clearly defined and its usefulness far greater than under the present circumstances where no defi- nite established standard exists. After hearing a report of that committee, of which Mr. Eichholz is chairman, we can, at this meeting, if having the approval ot the convention, establish at once the arbitration committee, as I can see no good reason for deferring it for another year. PERJIANENT HOME FOR THE SOCIETY. I have given much thought to this im- portant matter and must say that as much as I would welcome the realization of this idea I do not feel very sanguine of the success of the project in the near future. When it is considered that to day, after the society's existence of twenty years, our treasury has only $5,000 on hand, it is difficult for the most enthusi- astic to see in the near future the feasi- bility of a scheme involving such a mone- tary outlay as would be necessarily required for the purpose. Even the main- tenance of such an institution, should it come into our possession free of debt, would give much anxiety to the officers of the society. However, the idea is a magnificent one, and I do not wish to in any way discourage it, but on the con- trary recommend keeping it alive and fre- quently dwelled upon so that the import- ance and desirability of it will grow in our hearts at present and in the future, and that the fond hopes of many of us may yet be realized, even if its accomp- lishment must be postponed to a time far distant from the present. The consideration of a permanent home for the society leads me to the thought that much of what we would naturally expect of a beneficial character from such an institution (if it were an accomplished fact) is really easily obtainable through the existing experiment stations already in many ot our states. I find that these institutions, which are a result of a part of our taxation, are admirably and com- pletely equipped with both the knowl- edge and practical facilities for efficiently testing seeds, plants and cultural meth- ods, the results of which can be easily obtained by the mere request of those interested. Fp^rthermore, those persons 156 The American Florist, Aug. 20 GERANIUM SNOW QUEEN AT THE WORLD'S FAIR, ST. LOUIS. (Eshiliitea by Nathan Smith & Son, Adrian, Mich.) having such institutions in charge seem even eager to give out unstintedly for the benefit of all the results of their experi- ments and practices. I therefore urge our members to appreciate the value of these available agencies and freely make use of the advantages they offer us. THE CARNATION LEAGUE OF AMERICA. It seems fitting that our society should give its official approval and continued encouragement to the Carnation League of America. H. M. Altick, one of the executive committee of the S. A. P., and vyho is chairman of the committee on McKinley memorial representing the American Carnation Society, and which was endorsed by this society a year ago, has been expending commendable energy in behalf of this most deserving project, which I am sure will meet the hearty ap- proval and most generous response of the members of this society, whose charter happily bears the signature of the late distinguished and beloved President Wm. McKinley. AnothermatterthatI deem of sufficient importance to here refer to is the cus- tomary practice and usual instructions given to the various committees. In most cases, where their appointment is deemed advisable a report from them is not made until the next annual meeting. This I think is a mistake, and would sug- gest that such committees should do their work as soon after the appointment as practical and make the report at once to the secretary, who could without delay apprise the president, and after the approval of the latter publication to the members could be made and the result of the committee's work put into immediate operation. While CDnsidering the work of committees I will say that I think this method of making a division of the soci- ety's work should be more freely exercised, but men of the best qualifications should be selected, and they should be made fully aware of the prompt and efficient work expected of them. TRADE EXHIBITIONS. The trade exhibitions connected with our annual conventions, I am glad to note, are growmg in extent, importance and popularity, and rightly so, for the benefits arising from them are many and widespread, and I sincerely hope for a continuance of this valuable feature of our annual meetings. THE QUESTION BOX. Some of the most interesting discus- sions we have ever had developed out of the answers given to inquiries from the question box, and I urge the free use of this valuable avenue of information. THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE. To those of my executive board who were present at our sessions who have had the good work at heart and devoted their time and money for the good cause, let me express my heartfelt appreciation, and I hope the same enthusiasm will fol- low their entire term of office. To those who were not present I must confess that it was a disappointment. We should understand it is largely a business prop- osition. Speaking for myself, I should not accept an honor unless I felt I would endeavor to fill the requirements. When a man is shown the courtesy and is in- vited to give counsel in a society repre- senting his trade's interests he should put forth all efforts to lend such assistance as lies in his power. This question should be weighed well. We must admit that we all have troubles of our own; none so bad but what may be worse. We should be anxious to lay aside our individual business a short time for this cause. The executive committee is the main machin- ery of the society. To it is allotted the year's work, and in order to do good, effective work it is absolutely necessary that every director fully intends to do his share at each and every meeting dur- ing the term of office, and there ought to be men ic our ranks anxious for the opportunity. This year we have arranged a programme that I hope will prove inter- esting and valuable to all our members. In conclusion I wish to use this oppor- tunity to express my grateful apprecia- tion of the splendid work done in connec- tion with this event by the St. Louis Flor- ists' Club. President J. J. Beneke, Messrs. Kuehn, Tesson, Oestertag, Schray, Am- mann, Byer, Weber, Ellis and Koenig have all, to my personal knowledge, shown extraordinary interest and applied themselves most industriously to the work assigned them, and the happy result is the most complete preparation for this glorious convention. Treasurer Beatty's Report. The report of Treasurer H. B. Beatty, Oil City, Pa., was then read as follows: GENERAL FUND. Treasurer H. B. Beatty's report showed a balance on hand January 1, 1903, of $2,710.77. The total receipts during the year of 1903 were $2,539.80. The total expense during the same time amounted to $2,114.56, leaving a cash balance on hand January 1, 1904, of $3,136 01. The receipts from January 1, 1904, to August 5, 1904, amounted to $1,386.99; the expenditures during the same period $1,541.07, leaving the grand balance on hand August 5, 1904, of $2,981.93. LIFE MEMBERSHIP FUND. In the life membership fund, the total balance on hand January 1, 1903, was $1,924.56. This balance was increased during the year by receipts of $403.48, leaving a balance in this fund January 1, 1904, of $2,328.04. The receipts of the year 1904 to August 5, amounted to $436.89, increasing the amount of the fund now in the Germania Savings Bank of Pittsburg, Pa., to $2,764 93. FLORAL CLOCK AT THE WORLD'S FAIR, ST. LOUIS, MO. tgo4. The American Florist. 157 THE LADY BOWLERS AT ST. LOUIS, MO. Secretary Stewart's Report. Secretary W. J. Stewart then presented his annual report: Mr. President and Members:— In pre- senting my annual report I take oppor- tunity to congratulate the society and, through it, the horticultural interests of the country on the freedom during the past year from widespread calamities, such as the coal strike and the express rate burden, which had in the previous season threatened our prosperity. While not a phenomenal year in any respect, it would seem from the vice-presidents' reports and other sources of information from all sections, that a reasonably sat- isfactory year has been passed. The rec- ords ot the secretary's office show that this has been the society's experience also. The annual printed volume of the soci- ety's proceedings for the year 1903, a publication of 228 pages, was issued to members in due time and will suffice as a report of our last meeting and its results, and of the enjoyable hours we spent as guests of our indulgent and generous friends of Milwaukee and Chicago, who proved themselves to be masters of the science of hospitality applied with meth- odical lavishness unequaled in our expe- rience. The records show that twenty- four "certificates of merit," twenty-eight "honorable mentions" and nine "highly commended" diplomas were issued by the judges in the Milwaukee exhibition, and that the gross receipts for space rented to exhibitors were $2,248.62. It is also recorded that 159 plant introduc- tions had been reported to the secretary's office during the year. This number included twenty-two carnations, four roses, eighty-two chrysanthemums, six Zonaiegeraniutns, three dahlias and forty- two miscelloneous plants. The total number of members shown in the printed list for 1903 was 903, a net gain of twenty-five over the previous year. Of this number seventy-five were life members. In the interim since the issuancejof the report the number of life members has increased about fifty per cent, and our permanent fund has thus received a gratifying accretion. The number of new and reinstated members for 1903 was 211. They are credited to their states as follows: California, Flor- ida, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Can- ada, Oklahoma and Delaware, one each; District of Columbia and Kansas, two each; Connecticut, Kentucky and Lou- isiana, three each; Colorado, four; New Jersey, five; Minnesota, seven; Indiana, eight; Missouri, nine; Ohio, ten; Iowa, eleven; Pennsylvania, sixteen; Michigan, eighteen; New York, twenty-two; Wis- consin, twenty-seven; Illinois, fifty-four. The number of members of 1902 who have failed thus far to respond to due bills for 1903 and the presentyear isl58, and this number will be reduced some- what, as usual, by settlements at this meeting. Deaths have been recorded since our meeting in Milwaukee, as follows: Mary S. Mann, January It. 1904. Jo iah Hoopes, January 16, 1904. Philip Gauges, February 1. 1904. Walter Kreitling. February 29, 1901. John Young, April 29, 1904. L. H. Foster, May 31, 191.4. A. Sohmitt, June 1, 1904. Mr. Foster was state vice- president for eastern Massachusetts at the time of his death. From the foregoing it will appear that, although our organization is numeric- ally and financially strong, we have no increase in membership such as we have a right so expect. A little missionary spirit exercised by our members individu- ally would accomplish more in this direc- tion than all the circulars and press appeals we can make. If all the state vice-presidents should make the same determined eifort which has been made by one or two whom I can name, we should have no difficulty in passing the one thousand mark and holding the lead. The spring meeting of the executive board was held in this city on March 5, 6 and 7, 1904. Our present meeting- place, programme and other arrange- ments for the conduct of the business and pleasure of this convention are the result of their deliberations. A number of com- munications were received and acted upon. Among them was one from the secretary of the Postal Progress League, and a special committee with the secre- tary as a member was appointed, with instructions to co-operate with the legis- lative committee in an effort to secure the reforms in postal matters advocated by the league. It was voted to continue the issuing of silver and bronze medals through various horticultural societies as in other years. The subject of the methods of judging and making awards in the trade exhibitions was given long and careful consideration, and in view of the inconvenience and unsatisfactory results generally of the system hitherto prevailing, it was decided to make the change which goes into effect at this meet- ing whereby the work of the judges is lim- ited to regularly-entered novelties, and the duty of preparing a detailed list of the exhibits devolves on the superintend- ent. The secretary was instructed to have all existing records of past meet- ings of the board copied and bound in such manner as to preserve them in good condition. The subject that occupied the greatest share of the time of the executive board was that of the proposed amend- ment to the constitution providing for the enrollment of sections, which had been referred to the board by the last convention. The draft of the proposed amendment as finally adopted by a unanimous vote of the board has been placed before the members of the society in accordance with the constitutional requirement, and awaits the action of this convention. The secretary ventures to express the hope that this plan, the outcome of many years' study of condi- tions on the part of those whose duty or privilege it has been to think and tolabor for the society's welfare and the advance- ment of horticulture in thi? country, will be adopted by the vote of the society when presented on Thursday, thus set- tling finally, and wisely I believe, this annually recurring problem. New plants registered since last report were as follows: 158 The American Florist. Aug. ^o, October 17, 1903— Rose Sir Thomas Lipton. This rose had previcaslj' been submitted for reg- istration under the name of Leo AlII , which title was withdrawn when it was learned that a roae of that name was already in existence. November 10, 190S— ChrysaDthcmum Miss Bir- nie — Philiii, Czitler, Mrs. Swope and Peter Stuy- vesant, by C. D. Beadle. December 8, 1903— Cannas St. Louis and Mil- waukee, by ^'aughan's Seed Store. December 26. 1903— Roses Minnehaha and Hia- \\atha, bvM. II. Walsh. .January U, 1904— Canna Louisiana, by Conard tt Jones Company. January 11. 1904— Nephrolepia exaltata, var. Scottii, by John Scott. January 21, 1901— Eose Uncle John, by Peter Reinber". January 21, 1904— Carnation Daheim, by F. R. Pierson Company. January 22, lOOl- Carnation New Daybreak, by H. Weber * Sons. Januar* 23, 1904— Roses Cardinal and Enchanter i>V John Cook. March 5, 1901— Rose Gen. MacArthur, by Storrs tt Harrison Company. April 28, 190J— Geranium Telegraph, by Thos. DeVoy A Son. June iO, 1901— Carnation Pilgrim, by A. L. Thome. Jnlv 1, 1901-Double sweet peas Raritan, Hud- son. Delaware and Passaic, by A.C. Zvolanek. July 18, 19C4-Rose Ar,:adia, by M. H. Walsh. This rose had previously been submitted for reg- istration under the name of Felicity, but this title was withdrawn to avoid possible confusion with another variety in commerce as Felicite Perpetue. The admission of Adiantum cuneatum var. Croweanumtoregistrationlast year brought out a protest from the late J. H. Ley, that gentleman claiming ^that this fern was identical with the one he had disseminated under the name ot A. hybridum. Your secretary procured from Mr. Crowe and Mr. Ley a number of plants of each, in various sizes and stages, and placed them in the hands of Robert Cameron at the Harvard Botanic Garden for comparison under identical culture. After one year's test Mr. Cameron makes the following report which seems to definitely settle this ques- tion: Botanic Gakden, Haktard Unitersity, Cambridge, Mass., Augusts, 1904. Dear Mr. Stewart: After growing Adiantum Croweauum and Adi- antum hybridum lor one year I And that they are quite distinct. Adiantum Croweauum has longer fronds, grows more upright and has smaller pinnules than hybridum. Adiantum hybridum does not grow quite as tall as Croweauum, the fronds not quite as straight or upright as t^roweanum and are of darker shade of green. The pinnules are much larger than in Croweauum. Dr. Benjamin Robinson of the Gray Herbarium examined the plants this day and said they were quite distinct. Vours respectfully. Robert Cameron. The following S. A. F. medal awards have been made through the societies indicated: Massachusetts Horticultural Society, allotment of 1902, a silver medal to P. R. Pierson Company for Nephrolepis Piersoni, and bronze medal to Wm. Thatcher for seedling dwarf asparagus. Allotment of 1903, silver medal to Jos. Tailby & Son lor hybrid calla, Mrs. Theodore Roosevelt, and bronze medal to David F. Roy for seedling canna, Mrs. E. S. Converse. American Carnation Society, a silver medal to Richard Wit- terstaetter for Carnation Cardinal. Cin- cinnati Florists' Society, allotment of 1903, bronze medal to Henry Weber for Carnation Gov. Lowndes. Allotment of 1904, silver medal to R. Witterstaetter for Carnation Cardinal and bronze medal to Bauer & Smith for Carnation Indian- apolis. Where a medal of same grade has been awarded for the same object by more than one society, the award first reported to the secretary of the S. A. F. has been given the medal, and the subse- quent awards have been recognized with a certificate of award in lieu of a medal, according to the rules. In accordance with instructions from the executive board, the secretary, in co-operation with the other gentlemen appointed, has done what he could to promote an agitation in favor of the proposed postal reforms, but with the usual experience of indifl'erence on the part of the members of the society, and now that the Postal Progress League proposes to carry the fight into politics, the matter seems to have got beyond our legitimate domain for the present. Last fall a complete card catalogue of members was prepared and has proved a decided advantage over the roll-book system formerly in use. The large accu- mulation of society material of consider- able value, in the secretary 'e office, makes it desirable that an office for its storage and the transaction of the society's busi- ness exclusively should be provided, and adequate insurance carried thereon. The exigency having been brought to the attention of the executive board a mod- erate appropriation to cover the imme- diate time was made by that body last March, but it would seem that this ques- tion is one that should be considered and decided by vote of the whole society. With gratitude for the cordiality and cheerful assistance so freely given by officers and members during the year, and hearty wishes for ever widening influence and continued prosperity, this report is respectfully submitted. Peony Committee's Report. The report of the peony committee was next presented: Philadelphia, Pa , Feb. 20, 1904. Wm. J. Stewart, Sec'y., S. A. F. Dear Sir: — Referring to your favor of October 17, 1903, in regard to registra- tion of the Suzuki & lida list of peonies, the peony committee of the S. A. F. held a meeting in Philadelphia November 11 last and considered the matter. While it was the opinion of the committee that it could not positively be asserted that dis- semination had not taken place to some extent previous to registration, such dis- semination, if any, had been under the original Japanese names or others un- known to the committee. The idea of registering these varieties under new English names under the authority of the S. A. F. seemed to the committee a step in the right direction as a prelimi- nary to bringing order out of the confu- sion as regards nomenclature. The com- mittee therefore gave their unanimous vote in favor of admitting the list to reg- istration, and hope that the trade in general will conform to these new and authoritative names. The committee strongly recommends that all firms cata- loging this list will bracket the Jap- anese names until such time as the trade and the general public become familiar with the varieties. Respectfully submitted, (Signed) Edwin Lonsdale. John T. Temple. J. K. M. L. Farquhae. Carl Cropp. George C. Watson. S. Mendet.son Meehan. William R. Smith. Peter Bisset. Committee. Report on Standard Sizes of Plants. The committee on standard sizes of plants presented a report for discussion. A plant is of standard size, in any sized pot, when it is sufficiently strong under proper culture for a shift Tnto a larger pot. The root action must be such as to hold the soil firmly and on the other hand should not be pot-bound. Such plants as petunias, salvias, coleus, chrysanthemums, heliotrope, verbenas, geraniums, dahlias and flowering be- gonias in 21/2-inch pots, the stem should be not less than three nor more than six inches above the soil with not less than four leaves. Such stock should be short- jointed and any undue forcing to obtain specified height would greatly impair their value. The same class of plants in ■4-inch pots should be well branched with the possible exception of chrysanthe- mums and dahlias. Inasmuch as these are often grown to single stem, they should be not less than six inches in height and of symmetrical form. Fuchias and abutilons, the same as the foregoing in a 2V2-inc\i pot, but in the 4 inch size they should be not less than eight inches in height. Carnations and roses in 21/2 inch pots should be not less than four inches in height and in 4-inch pots should be well branched and not less than five inches in height. Smilax, Asparagus plumosus and A. Sprengeri in 2i'2inch pots should not have less than five growths nor be less than five inches in height, with the possible exception of smilax which has been headed back to in- duce strong root growth, for which three inches in height would suffice. In 4-inch pots not less than ten growths nor less than seven inches in height, except smilax which has been headed back. Primroses in 2%-inch pots, not less than three inches high and with six to eight leaves. In 4inch pots, five inches high with twelve to fifteen leaves. Begonia Rex in 2iAinch pots, not less than three well developed leaves. Not less than four nor more than six inches in height. Cannas, 2V2 inch pots, not less than four inches in height and in 4-inch pots not less than six inches in height with three well developed leaves. Ferns in variety, such as are generally used for filling small dishes, vary so in height and style of growth that it is very difficult to define them. In 2' 2-inch pots they should average from two and one- halt inches in height to five inches, ac- cording to the variety. In 4-inch pots from four inches to eight inches in height. Boston ferns, in 2%-inch pots, not less than three leaves and in 4-inch pots not less than eight leaves. It is impossible to make definite sizes inasmuch as there is such a wide differ- ence in the habit of growth of many plants of the same species. The in- dividuality is very well marked in such plants as chrysanthemums, begonias and ferns. In mentioning 2%-inch pots the standard size is the size referred to, namely, 2%-lnch wide and 2Vo-mch deep, and not a 2-inch rose pot. Henry Eichholz, Elmer D. Smith, J AS. S. Wilson, Richard Vincent, Jr. Committee. Wm. Scott moved that the report be accepted and tabled. He said the size required in one locality was so different to what was required in another, and the size was immaterial when quality was considered, therefore a standard could not be established for the whole of the country. The work of the committee evidently had been thorough, but every one would agree with him that it was valueless. A communication from Professor Chas. S. Sargent, of the Arnold Arboretum, Jamaica Plains, Mass., was read sag- igo4. The American Florist. 159 gesting that the society in some form contribute to the fund being raised for a Vilmorin memorial. Alter considerable discussion it was resolved that the presi- dent appoint a committee of five to solicit subscriptions individually rather than make a donation by the society as a body. Secretary Stewart then read a report from the legislative committee. The report dealt mainly with complaints which had been made in regard to exces- sive charges made by certain express companies. It had been charged that in certain instances they had declined to grant the low rates supposed to be in force for shipment of plants properly packed. Investigation had failed to pro ve the charges well founded. President's Reception. The president's reception in the con- vention hall was very largely attended and was a huge success. It was given under the auspices of the St. Louis Florists' Club, and its members and their lady friends were well represented. President Breitmeyer was assisted by Secretary Stewart, and other officers of the club and the ceremonies of the recep- tion took place on the stage. After the formalities had been gone through the gathering settled down to the enjoyment of social intercourse. An orchestra pro- vided excellent music, and some excellent quartettes were rendered by a double mixed family quartette recruited from the families of members of the St. Louis Fforists' Club. A male quartette also sung some fine pieces. Miss Fliebaum pleased the audience with some popular songs. The leading feature of the even- ing's entertainment, however, was con- tributed by J. J. Beneke, who imperson- ated a negro comedian in such a pro- fessional manner that it was currently reported that Lew Dockstader had been brought to the convention by the St. Louis club. Refreshments in lavish quan- tities were served in the corridors. Wednesday's Proceedings. The presentation of the reports of state vice-presidents opened the proceedings. The reports were accepted without read- ing and ordered to be printed in the official report. Reports from the super- intendent of the exhibition and the judges were next received and read. The selection of a meeting place for 1905 occupied some little time, but the claims of W. F. Gude in behalf of Wash- ington proved so strong that it was unanimously decided to hold the next convention in that city. E. G. Hill, of Richmond, Ind., read an interesting paper on "The Development of an American Type of Roses," which won for him a hearty vote of thanks. The entire address will be found in another column. In the discussion which followed Patrick O' Mara, of New York, commented upon the point raised in the paper as to the elimination of black spot. To do this he considered new blood should be infused into the stock, although in getting rid of one trouble another might be run into. W. R. Smith thought the paper would lead to great and grand results. He believed the black spot was due to the constitution of the rose. Edwin Lonsdale asked whether any- body had tried Bordeaux mixture for roses grown outdoors. It was necessary to exercise a little more vigilance in the endeavor to keep disease away from the PHIL HAUSWIRTH. Chairman Sports Coraraittee S. A. F. disease rose rather than try to raise resisting roses. Mr. Hill believed the mixture mentioned by Mr. Lonsdale had been tried by lead- ing nurserymen, but a great many varie- ties seemed to succumb to the ravages of the black spot. Within a few hours a climatic change would produce the spot to a disastrous extent. "Just think for a moment," he said, "whatit would mean to growers of this country if we could produce a rose which will grow and flourish east, west and north. The rose interest of the present day would be utterly insignificant." "I have been asked," he said, "what is my method in poUenizing roses in order to get seed." He did not know that he had the process reduced to a science. It was simple, and climatic conditions had a good deal to do with the pollen. Many people thought they had to use it directly, one flower to another. Such was not the case. Pollen could be gathered and keptfor a consider- able length of time and applied whenever desirable. It was applied with a small camel hair brush or a frayed pine stick. He had kept pollen for six weeks and used it with excellent results. But this was not the secret of raising seedling roses. The main point was the ripening of the seed. Asked whether the black spots were produced by fungus or insect, he stated that research showed them to be of a fungous character. A paper "American Grown Bulbs," by George Klehm, of Arlington Heights, 111., was read by the secretary. A paper read by J. C. Vaughan on "The Ideal Employe" was well received and evoked considerable discussion. A vote of thanks to the writer was passed amid great applause. Nomination of ofiicers for 1905 was the next business, and the following were named in eulogistic addresses: For presi- dent, Lewis Ullrich, Tiffin, O ; J. C. Vaughan, of Chicago. For vice-presi- dent, T. R. Freeman, of Washington, D. C, and Jno. Henry Small, Jr., of Washing- ton. For secretary, J. F. Sullivan, of Detroit, and W. J. Stewart, of Boston. Treasurer Beatty was the only nominee for that position. The ladies' trolley outing in the after- noon was well attended, the party filling 160 The American Florist. Aug. 2C, six cars. The cars were beautifully dec- orated with willow branches, and asters, gladioli, dahlias, and hydrangeas were used to good effect to the whole. The motormen wore immense corsage bou- quets. Thursday's Proceedings. The proceedings opened with the dis- tribution of ballots lor the election of officers. John G. Esler, J. F. Ammann and H. M. Altick were appointed tellers. While balloting was going forward rou- tine business was taken up. A paper by J. A. Pettigrew, of Boston, Mass., entitled "Home and Municipal Improvement from a Horticultural Stand- point," was read by Secretary Stewart. The reading ended, a hearty vote of thanks was passed to the writer. A discussion followed, led by W. R. Smith, who said the paper was one of the most masterly ever presented to the society. There was, he said, a religious aspect which could be taken into account. No one could go into these parks with- out feeling that there was a God who regulated everything and the conditions were soul elevating. Rural life was not what it was years ago, and the only sal- vation for humanity seemed to be the parks and the trolleys. He believed the public park system of Boston to be the best in the world. Wm. Scott also expressed his views on the subject, and asserted that the major- ity of florists in the United States would become elevated if they knew something about shiubs and trees, and other things which mak€ the world more beautiful. When Europeans first came to this coun- try they found it one vast park, and in consequence it might be said parks, until fifty years ago were not needed. J. C. Vaughan said that possibilities were well covered by the paper. They were along the broad lines covered by association, indeed the very lines were needed to accentuate the growth of the organization. A telegram from F. C. Miller, vice-presi- dent of the Canadian Horticultural Asso- ciation was read as follows: "Canadian brother florists send heartiest congratu- lations and best wishes. Deeply regret absence." The report of the committee on stand- ard sizes of cut flowers and bulbs was presented, and on motion the report was accepted and the thanks of the associa- tion ordered to be tendered to the com- mittee for their work. The report was not adopted, the recommendations con- tained in it being deemed impracticable and undesirable. The invitation from the Burns Cot- tage Association to visit "the homeof the man who immortalized the daisy" was read and filed. A paper on "Indoor Blooming Plants" was read by J. A. Peterson, of Cincinnati, O., and occupied the close attention of the assembly. A vote of thanks was tendered to the reader. Superintendent Gurney , of To wer Grove park, extended an invitation to all pres- ent to visit the park, and suggested an early hour in order to see the full beauty of the pond lilies which were now in per- fection. The next business was the proposed amendment to the constitution, govern- ing the proposed formation of sections in which members and others represent- ing any particular branch of horticulture and numbering not less than fifty, twen- ty-five at least being members in good standing in the association, might organ- ize for the advancement of such branch. There was a sharp discussion of the mat- ter and eventually the amendment was voted down, a division vote of twenty- two to thirty arising out of a motion made by W. F. Gude. The question box was opened by the secretary and the questions placed before the meeting. One question called for a discussion of the advisability of changing the date of meeting to suit carnation growers was soon disposed of, it being the opinion of the meeting that such growers were pretty well suited under the present arrangement. Another question was, "What is the best substitute for tobacco stems for fumigation?" J. D. Fulmer said he had used the stems of cannas, cut down in the fall and dried and had found it as good as tobacco. Another question was, "Has any member had any experience with nicoticide, and if so, with what result?" F. W. Wessells, of Louisville, Ky., said that he was using it altogether and found it just as cheap and much better than tobacco. He was troubled very much with aphis and red spider, and the preparation was admirable. The concluding business of the day was the announcement of the result of the election of officers for 1905. J. C. Vaughan, of Chicago, was chosen presi- dent by a vote of 166 in a total of 265. Lewis Ullrich, of Tiffin, O., received 99 votes. J. R. Freeman, of Washington, D. C, was elected vice-president, and Secretary Stewart was re-elected to his ofiice by a vote of 148, J. F. Sullivan, of Detroit, receiving 115 votes; Treasurer Beatty was elected without opposition. In the afternoon there was a trip to the brewery of the Anheuser-Busch Brew- ing Association and a shooting tourna- ment held at Du Pont shooting park. Both of these events were attended by many visitors. The shooting match was hotly contested, the scores appearing on another page. Friday's Proceedings. P. J. Hauswirth presented the report of the bowling contest which was accepted with the thanks of the convention. H. M. Altick, of Dayton, O., addressed the meeting on the subject "The Florists' McKinley Memorial Fund," urging the importance of florists contributing promptly to the fund, and explaining the advantages derived from such action. Then followed the presentation to Pres- ident Breitmeyer of a pair of silver can- delabra, a silver tea set, a silver water set and a diamond studded Knight Tem- plars' charm. The presentation was made by J. D. Carmodyin awittyspeech, and Mr. Breitmeyer responded feelingly. G. W. Brown, superintendent of the British horticultural exhibit at the World's Fair, was introduced by Secre- tary Stewart and addressed the meeting. He took "Horticulture Generally" for his topic and discoursed on its influence in the civilization of the races. "The so- called horticulturist," he said, "who fol- lows his calling as a means of existence alone, is no horticulturist. A man who loves his flowers as his own children and tries to assist nature in the cultivation of plants is to be the successful man." W. P. Craig, of Philadelphia, stepping to the platform, in a neat speech pre- sented in behalf of the convention exhib- itors sets of diamond cuff links to C. A. Kuehn, superintendent, and F. H. Mein- hardt, assistant superintendent of the exhibition, the recipients making suitable responses. Wm. Scott, of Buffalo, then in a humor- ous address made the presentation of the Wm. F. Kasting and the H. B. Beatty bowling trophies. The trophies were received by George Asmus, captain of the Chicago team, who made suitable reply. Arthur Bineath, of London, England, spoke of the position of horticulture as he found it in America, and particularly at the World's Fair. H. H. England, of Winnipeg, Man., by request addressed the gathering, and described the rapid advance of the flo- rists' business in his city, and the influ- ence of parks and ornamental streets on the population as connected with the demand for flowers and plants. Prof. Beale, of the University of Illinois, described the work of the experimental stations in the different states, and hoped that florists would take advantage of them for research in their work. By invitation of the chair, J. C. Vaughan, the newly elected presi- dent of the S. A. F., then addressed the meeting. He outlined a course of work which he said he should like to be sup- ported in, and emphasized the fact that although the society had been in exist- ence twenty years there was no review showing the strides made and the work accomplished by the society leading up to the conditions of today. This he said would make a good subject for another meeting. He solicited the earnest sup- port of the members in his efforts to give them a good administration and said it would be his object to select meq for offices as would best serve the interests of the society in the direction of its growth. On motion the meeting then adjourned. The Trade Exhibition. The exhibition hall was fully occupied by growers and supply manufacturers, and the exhibits as a whole were exten- sive in character. The consensus of opinion was that it was the finest exhi- bition in the history of the association. The exhibitors, with their specialties, were as follows: Lemuel Ball, Wissinoming, Philadel- phia, palms. A. G. Greiner, St. Louis, Mo., collection of cacti. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York, palms, ferns and bulbs. Geo. A. Kuhl, Pekin, 111., fine ferns. Chas. D. Ball, Holmesburg, Philadel- phia, palms. Henry A. Dreer, Philadelphia, palms, araucarias, ferns, etc. J. A. Peterson, Cincinnati, O , sample plants of Begonia Glorie de Lorraine, Adiantum Farleyense, and Pandanas Veitchii. Geo. Wittbold Co., Chicago, 111., palms, ferns, etc. Lager & Hurrell, Summit, N. J., orchids. A. C. Oelschig, Savannah, Ga., ficus. Jos. Heacock, Wyncote, Pa., palms. Siebrecht & Son, New Rochelle, N. Y., palms and ferns. John Scott, Brooklyn, N. Y., fine dis- play of Nephrolepis Scottii. A. Jablonsky, St. Louis, Mo., Begonia Glorie de Lorraine. The Templin Co., Calla, O., Begonia Templinii. C. C. Pollworth Co., Milwaukee, Wis , palms and supplies. F. R. Pierson Co., Tarrytown, N. Y., ferns and bulbs. Robert Craig & Son, Philadelphia, palms and crotons. Harry Papworth, New Orleans, La., palms. igo4. The American Florist. 161 Louis Dupuy, Whitestone, L. I., N. Y., new Hydrangea Hortensia rosea. Kroeschell Bros. Co., Chicago, 111., boilers. Herendeen Mfg. Co., Geneva, N. Y., boilers. Cahill-Swift Mfg. Co., St. Louis, Mo., Florence boilers. Ionia Pottery Co., Ionia, Mich., flower pots. Quaker City Machine Co., Richmond, Ind., greenhouse ventilators. J. G. & A. Esler, Saddle River, N. J., hose. John C. Moninger Co., Chicago, 111., greenhouse material. King Construction Co., N. Tonawanda, N. Y., greenhouse material. A. Dietsch Co., Chicago, 111., green- house material. H. Thaden, Atlanta, Ga., carnation supports. Niagara Cement & Concrete Co., N. Tonawanda, N. Y., concrete greenhouse benches. Lord& BurnhamCo., New York, green- house material and boilers. Anders Rasmussen, New Albany, Ind., cast iron self balancing ventilator. Detroit Flower Pot Mfg. Co., Detroit. Mich., flower pots. Foley Mfg. Co., Chicago, 111., green- house materials. Michigan Cut Flower Exchange, De- troit, Mich., the Dilger greenhouse tile. Geo. M. Garland, Des Plaines, 111., iron gutters for greenhouses. M. Rice & Co., Philadelphia, Pa., rib- bons, baskets, novelties and general supplies. H. Bayersdorfer & Co., Philadelphia, Pa., baskets, bells, and general supplies. Lion & Wertheimer, New York, N. Y., ribbons and new novelties. Reed & Keller, New York, N. Y., baskets and general florists' supplies. Samuel S. Pennock, Philadelphia, Pa., ribbons and supplies. Adolf Brix, St. Louis, Mo., artificial wreaths and prepared goods. L. Baumann & Co., Chicago, 111., metal and prepared wreaths, etc. Thos. Collins, Hinsdale, Mass., cut ferns and decorative greens. Schloss Bros., New York, N. Y., rib- bons and novelties. Sperry Mfg. Co., Owatonna, Minn., Lord's frost proof shipping boxes. J. W. Sefton Mfg. Co., Chicago, 111., large variety of florists' boxes. Hummell & Downing Co., Milwaukee, Wis., florists' boxes. Dayton Paper Novelty Co., Dayton, O., cut flower boxes. C. S. Ford, Philadelphia, Pa., supplies. Roseville Pottery Co., Zanesville, O., pedestals and jardinieres. Ed. Jansen, New York, baskets and novelties. L. B. Brague, Hinsdale, Mass., ferns, moss and evergreens. J. Stern & Co., Philadelphia, Pa., arti- ficial flowers. Hanfling & Kleppner, New York, bas- kets. H, J. Smith, Hinsdale, Mass., ferns and evergreens. Jos. Kift & Son, Philadelphia, Pa., adjustable flower vases. C. A. Kuehn, St. Louis, Mo., wire work and garden hose. Wm. F. Kasting, Buffalo, N.Y., Adian- tum Croweanum and supplies. Daniel B. Long, Buffalo, N. Y., floral photographs. Clucas & Boddington, New York, bulbs. Arthur T. Boddington, New York, bulbs. Wm. P. Craig, Philadelphia, Pa., bulbs. Wm. Simpson & Son, Philadelphia, Pa., motor lawn mower and roller. McCray Refrigerator Co., Kendallville, Ind., fljrists' refrigerators. Report of the Judges. Awards were made by the judges as follows: MISCELLANEOUS. Wm. Simpson & Sons, for Simpson's motor lawn mower and roller, certificate of merit, because of its evident superiority over horse power, convenience in handling and eflSciency of its work. A. Rasmussen, for self balancing ven- tilator, apparently easily operated and being made of iron probably not so sub- ject to expansion and contraction as wood; honorable mention. Roseville Pottery Co., for improved jardiniers and pedestals, highly com- mended. Sperry Mfg. Co., for Lord's folding frost proof plant shipping box, a valua- J. H. Stevens, Chicago. L'hiinipion boiler S. A. F. ble and convenient box for protection of plants, honorable mention. C. A. Kuehn & Co., for display of wire designs of especially strong construction, beauty and finish of the work, certificate of merit. Samuel S. Pennock, for display of rib- bon that included a shade that is espe- cially suitable for American Beauty roses, honorable mention. Reed & Keller, for automatic adjust- able plant stands and other meritorious novelties for florists' use, certificate of merit. Schloss Brothers, for bowknot, shower effect, violet corsage of novel design, honorable mention. M. Rice & Co. for novelty in window screen with side wings and wedding gate for church decorations, honorable men- tion. Ed. Jansen, for new design kneeling bench, and imitation immortelle wreath, honorable mention. C. C. Pollworth Co., for a valuable device for repairing broken glass of a simplicity and apparent cheapness that commends it to greenhouse men, highly commended. Detroit Pottery Co., for improved flower pot so constructed at the bottom that additional strength is given, and the plant can be more readily removed than with the ordinary style, and thedrainage is more complete, certificate of merit. A. Dietsch & Co., for improvement in gutter construction because of the inclined position of the sills on the gutter plate being able to resist more pressure in this position, honorable mention. Lord & Burnham Co., for clamp device for holding together pipes for bench con- struction, honorable mention. Cahill-Swift & Co., for boiler with a a large amount of heating surface, hon- orable mention. Daniel B. Long, for improved three colored plate process depicting with extraordinary clearness the natural col- ors of flowers used in his address labels and florists's stationery, certificate of merit. Geo. M. Garland & Co., for new device for attaching standard pipes in green- houses to the purlins; it can be adjusted to any angle, certificate of merit. Herendeen Mfg. Co., for upright sec- tional boiler that can be enlarged accord- ing to the requirements of a growing establishment, highly commended. King Construction Co , for improved trussed roof which commends itself to situations where upright supports would be objectionable, certificate of merit. Lion & Wertheimer, for violet corduroy bows and violet printed scarfs, honorable mention. H. Bayersdorfer & Co., for display of baskets showing colors of rainbow eflect, honorable mention. PLANTS. F. R. Pierson Co., for Nephrolepis Pier- soni compacta, a beautiful and distinct variety of compact growth, more so than the original Piersoni, silver medal. John Scott, for Nephrolepis Scottii, a dwarf and sturdv compact grower, even in the smaller sizes this characteristic being readily seen, apparently a good commercial variety, silver medal. Louis Dupuy, for Hydrangea Hortensia rosea; this seems to be really an old vari- ety but a very good one, highly com- mended. Wm. F. Kasting, for Adiantum Crowe- anum, having extra long fronds and being especially useful in floral work, certificate of merit. Templin Co., for new Begonia Tem- plinii, being a variegated leaved plant of distinct style, certificate of merit. A. G. Greiuer, for splendid display of Cacti Euphorbia and other succulent plants, bronze medal. This collection would be more interesting and instructive had all the plants been correctly labeled. The display of Begonia Gloire de Lor- raine claimed by the exhibitor, A. Jablon- sky, to be an improved type, was care- fully examired, and at the present stage of development of the plants shown no special merit at this season of the year over the original could be seen. Tliose Present. Franlc Adling, WJlvlie, P:i,. 11. M. Altick. D.aj;tbn, O. B C Aniliiig, Chicago, 111. Henry iJaeh, Peoria, 111. O. L.'Haird, Dixon, III. Chas. U. Ball, Philadelphia, Pa. Ohas. U. Ball, Jr.. Philadelphia, (J. M. Ballufl, Chicago, 111. Harry Balsley. Detroit, Mich. ,V. F. IJarbe. Kansas City. Mo. F. C. Bauer. Baltimore, Md. 162 The American Floristj Aug, 20, otto Bauer, Wasliingtou, D. ('. George Baver, Toledo, O. A. C/Beai; Urbana, 111. A. J Kentzen, St. Louis, Mo. Paul Berkowitz. Philadelphia. H G. Berning, St. Louis, Mo. I. Bertermann, Indianapolis, Ind. \Vm. Billingsly, Indianapolis, Ind. J. A. Bissingei", Lansing, Mich. George n. Blackman, Evansrillo, Ind. A. T. Boddington, New York. R. G. Boehringer. Bay City, Mich. L. B. Brague, Hinsdale, Mass. Adolph Brix, St. Louis. Mo. H C. Brown, Springfield. 111. A. H. Bund, St. Paul, Minn. H. N, Bruns, Chicago, 111. .Tohn Burton, Philadelphia. Al. Bntierfield, Farmington, i\Io. A. H. Bush, Denver, Colo. Chas. A. Byer, Chambersburg, Ta. P. J. CahilLSt. Louis, Mo. J. D Carmodv, Evansville, Ind. W A. Chalfaht, Springfield, Mo. J*. A Chopin, New Orleans, La A. Clausen, Albert Lea, Minn. A. Clockne, Milwaukee. Wis. .foseph Coenen, Louisville, Kvi, W. \V. Coles, Kokomo, Ind. Thos. Collins, Hinsdale, Mass. 1>. T. Connor, Philadelphia George A. Cooke, W.ishingion, D. C. Henry Cook, New Orleans, La. Arthur Cowee, Berlin, N. Y. Geo. Craig, Philadelphia. Robt. Craig, Philadelphia. Wm. P. Craig, Philadelphia. C. E. Critcheil, Cincinnati, o. ]<:. H. Cusbman, Sylvania, O. C Dallwig, Milwaukee, Wi.s. J. B. Deainud, Chicago, 111. John Deguau, Chicago, 111. P. J. Demas, Pittsburg, Pa. Edwin Denker, St. Charles, Mo. F. P. Dilger, Milwaukee, AVis. Wm. Dilger, Detroit, Mich. .T. L. Dillon, Bloomsburg, Pa. .1. AV. C Drake, Ashville, N. C. W. Ediefsen, Milwaukee, Wis. Fred Ehret, Philadelphia. Henry Eichholz, Waynesboro, Pa. Louis Elmer, Chillicothe, O. D. D. England, Winnipeg, Mau., (':iii. B. Eschner, Philadelphia. .Tohn G. Esler Saddle River, N. J. Then. L. Ewoldt, Davenport, la. William Falconer, Pittsburg, Pa, E. J. Fancourt, Philadelphia. P. Ferrari, San Franc sco. Cal. P. J. Fillmore, St. Louis, Mo. H. Glenn Fleming, Fairmount, W. Va. Chas. S. Ford, Philadelphia. F. J. Foster, St. Louis, Mo. .T. R. FoLheringham. Tarrytown, N. Y. Alois Frey, Chicago, 111 Henry S Fruck, Grosse Point Farriis, .Midi. J. T. D. Fulmer, Des Moines. la. .T. W. Furrow, Guthrie. Okla. H. Gaethje, Jr., Rock island. III. Genrge M. Garland, Desplaines. HI. J. M.Gasser, Cleveland, O George R. Gause, Richmond, Ind. Charles H. Gelven Sedalia. Mo. C. F. W. Gen'emann, Quincy. 111. E. B. George, Painesville. O, Wm. R Gibson, Philadelphia. .Joseph J, Gilbert, Philadelplii:i. E. G. Gillett, Cincinnati. O. M. Goldenson, Los Angeles. C:il. .Jos. R. Goldman, Middleton, (i. Adam Graham. Cleveland. O. C. .7. Graham, Cleveland, O. G. L. Grant, Chicago, 111. Robert W. Green. Warwick. R. J. W. Greene, Des Moines, la. .\. G. Greiner, St. Louis, Mo. Wm. F. Gude. Washington, D. C. Mrs. A. Guillaume, La Crosse. Wis. Alex. J. Guttman, New York J. H. Hadkinson, St Louis, ;Mu. P. Hahman, Philadelphia. Beuj. Hammond, Fishkill-on-Hiidsnii. N V. B. V. Hart, Cleveland, O. : H. A. Hart, Cleveland, O James Hartshorne, Joliet, III. Fred Heinl. Terre Haute, Ind. Herbert Heller, Newcastle. Ind. Lewis Henderson, Omaha, Neli. (.;. W. Heudi-icks, Calia, O. F. AV. Ilereudeeu, Geneva, N Y. JC. Herntz. Fond du Lac, Wis Albert M. Herr. Lancaster, Pa. G. A. Heynz, Dubuque, la. E. G. Hill. Richmond, Ind. ■ H. Hinmann. Owosso. JVIich. . H. R. Howard, Chicago. F. Huechenmeister, AA'ichita, Kan. .Tohn D. Imlay A Sons. Zanesville. (». .1 E. Jackson," Gainesville, Ga. May Johnson, Cambridge. N. Y. R sa Joseph, Pataskala, O. Chas. A. Juengel, St. Louis. Mn. Aug Jurgens, Chicago. 111. H. Kadeu, Gainesville, Tex. AA'ni. F Kasting, Buffalo. N. Y. E. C. Keck, AA'ashington, la Geo. M. Kellogg, Pleasant Hill. AIn. Dennis Kenna, Chicago, 111. AV. A. Kennedy. Milwaukee. Robert Kilt. Philadelphia. Joseph Kletzly, Oakmont, Pa. F J. Knecht.Fort AA^ayne, Ind. John J. Koeiiig, St. Louis. Mo Otto G. Koenig, St. Louis, Mo. F H Kramer, AYashlngton, D. C. J. A. Kramer, Cedar Rapids, la. Geo. A. Kuhl, Pekiu. 111. A. Krueger, Meadville. Pa. THE WASHINGTON BOAVLING TEAM. *J. H. Kuuzmau, Louisville, Ky Alfred J. Langjahr, Brooklyn "N. V. 'Jheo. J. Lary, New York. Arthur H. Lanser. AA'ayne, Pa. (.'has. Lenker, treeport, L I , \. Y E. Lenly, AA'est Hoboken. N. J. \A'. M. Lindsay, Birmingham. .Via. Dnnl. B. Long, Buffalo, N. A'. A. F. Lon^sen, Joliet. 111. L. P. Lord, Owatonna, Minn. I'Mwin Lonsdale, TMiiladfljihin Jos. A. Mauda. South Orange. N. ,1. C. H. IMaynard. Dayton, "'* II. '■ P. EeiDberg '■"=(174 12. ■' G. Asmus 169 13. Miss W. J.Smyth 156 14. Mrs. P. Bri>itmeyer 152 15. Miss B. Poehlmann 151 16. Mrs. E. Sohrav HI 17. ■■ T.Meinhardt 137 18. " W. .1. Pilcher ri„ J '3* 19. MissM. Schnell I 184 20. Mrs. B. Shantel 131 21. " C. H. Kunzman 13J 22. Mrs. W. L. Rook 127 23. " J.Wolfe 126 24. " EmmaGillaume (124 28. " M.Parker Tie - 124 26. " A. Gillaume ., I 124 *Rolled strike in roll olf. tRolled 8 on roll oil. SINGLE HIGH 8COBE9. 1. Mrs. p. J.. Hauswirth 141 2. " Kreitling 138 F. Ellis 119 4. D. Schutzle 117 LOW SCORES.— Consolation Prizes. Miss Dilloff 63 Mrs . J . Koenig 65 Miss A . Reed 66 Miss Martha Kneoht 68 TEAM SCORES. i9t aa Stevens 204 186 Soott 136 142 Asmus 116 141 Ballutf 179 141 F. StoUery 166 146 801 ST. LOUIS. 1st 2d Beneke 163 158 Kuehn 121 145 Miller 155 120 Beyer 158 148 Ellison 165 155 761 726 DETROIT. 1st 2d N.Sullivan 157 )35 B.Watson 154 203 F. Breitmeyer 115 179 DOeer 93 J. F. Sullivan 119 3d Total 181 571 14. 156 137 in 423 413 460 483 759 790 2350 3d Total 142 462 145 135 146 159 411 400 452 479 112 141 90 118 3d Total 152 434 469 435 273 327 638 WASHINGTON. 1st Cooke 151 B:irry 153 McLennon 159 W. F. Gude lOS Sohaffer 112 681 MILWAUKEE. 1st F. H. Holton 149 Wm. Edlefsen 116 W. A. Kenned) 121 A. Klookner 125 C. C. Pollworth 141 652 NEW TOBK. Ist P. O'Mara 153 A. J. Guttman 127 F. H. Traendly 119 J. A. Manda Ii9 6:5 615 1938 Theo. Lang. .169 21 163 149 153 93 101 2d 148 156 160 116 141 2d 159 117 127 133 177 3d Total 136 450 147 163 113 142 449 4i9 310 3j5 7.0 2043 3 J Total 154 451 129 166 139 147 411 427 380 429 725 3088 3d Total 145 458 163 116 118 167 397 363 36> 513 CLEVELAND. Ist 2d 3d Total W. Stade 134 171 151 456 H.Kunz 127 137 ISO 394 A. Graham... 14i 126 13i 400 B.Hart 98 136 110 342 C. Graham.... 180 196 170 646 679 766 693 2138 PHILADBLPHIA 1st 2d 3d Total R.Kift I(i9 124 130 363 W. Gibson 143 188 143 434 F. Adelber^er. 140 131 161 435 G. Craig 128 110 111 349 D. Connor 124 165 181 470 644 671 726 2041 676 715 The highest total lor three games was made by Chicago with2,350, which wins the following prizes: The Wm. F. Kast- ing championship cup, the Anheuser- Busch cup, which is their property, the H. B. Beatty cup, to be won twice, and five silver match boxes, one for each member of the winning team. The prize for the second highest total was won by St. Louis, with a total of 2,204 pins, a silver pitcher and five watch fobs for the individual members of the team. The prize for the third highest total, five steins for the team members, was won by Cleveland with a score of 2,138. The prize for the great- est number strikes was won by J. H. Stevens, 17 strikes. The spare prize, a gold medal, was won by Ballufi', of Chi- cago, Lang, of New York, and C. C. Pollworth, of Milwaukee, with 15 spares each. The prize for the highest single score, a silk umbrella, was won by J. H. Stevens, of Chicago, score 204. The prize for the high total for three games, the St. Louis Florists' Club medal, was won by J. H. Stevens with 571. The prize for highest individual total on winning team was won by J. H. Stevens with 571. The prize for highest individual total of second highest team was won by Arthur Ellison, St. Louis, a smoking set. The prize for highest in- dividual total on the third team was won by Chas. Graham, of Cleveland, a pair ot bowling slippers. The roll off for the Brunswick - Balke championship medal by the high men on each team and the five highest in the individual contest was won by J. H. Stevens, of Chicago, with 544 pins. INDIVIDUAL BOWLING 1st Hanser 76 Juengel 77 Clausen 142 H. Cook 67 J. Stedfl 126 W. J. Vesey, Jr 114 H. M. Altio 113 F. H. Meinhardt 115 A. Zender 113 J. F. Wilcox lOi Phil Foley 93 Wm. Scott 17.1 W. F. Kasting 117 Roy Wilcox 153 C. Using 43 Papworth 78 Sanders 131 J. W. Rogers 112 J. A. Valentine 106 H. Balaley 92 J. A. Evans 88 J. A. Shaw 156 Lewis Henderson 123 James S. Wilson 98 Fillmore 81 Hadkinson 127 E. Schray 115 E. C. Loeffler 104 John P. Degnun..- 169 O. J. Olsen 163 F. Wade 45 Retinhoefer 67 F.Ellis 123 F. Weber, Jr 120 W. Billingalv 180 F. S. Sohmeiing 1(9 J. Soott 95 MeClure 1.55 C. Seyboid l.W LOngren %i Chas. MoKellar 122 Mesuhr 8j A. Basiuussen 131 CONTEST. 2d 3d Total 61 80 217 7i 91 240 99 81 ■i-i-i es 64 196 103 111 340 134 105 333 124 97 334 130 113 358 116 110 383 172 161 438 76 70 239 137 124 431 159 159 426 128 138 419 118 li5 356 140 78 28K 117 156 404 95 113 330 131 139 376 124 85 301 125 112 325 97 131 387 131 116 370 166 136 401 8J 131 396 142 147 416 120 163 388 143 138 374 131 151 444 133 122 41 8 76 46 167 111 97 275 132 125 379 126 138 374 95 130 405 97 135 341 144 124 363 170 12J 418 158 149 457 85 86 353 126 84 333 Ma 110 318 87 80 298 The prize for the highest three games, a carving set, was won by Charles Sey- bold, of Baltimore, with 457. For the second highest three games, a silk um- brella, was won by McClure, ot Buffalo; score 448. The prize for the third high- est three games, abowling ball, was won by John P. Degnan, of Chicago; score 444. For the fourth highest three games, a china clock was won by Wm. Scott, of Buffalo; score 441. For the fifth highest three games, a pocketbook was won by J. F. Wilcox, of Omaha; score 428. The strike prize, a smoking set, was won by Charles Seybold and Mr. Longren, who each had nine strikes. The spare prize, six bottles of wine, was won by Wm. F. Kasting, of Buffalo, with 17 spares. The prize for high single game was won by Wm. Billingsly, with 180. Shooting: Tournament. The following are the scores of the shooting match held at the Du Pont shooting park Thursday afternoon: DOUBLES— TWENTY BIRDS. Clausen 14 Graham 10 Stade 13 Rodgers 12 Altick 16 Cook 7 Schwehke 12 Schmeling 8 Tesson 9 SINGLES — TWENTY- FIVE BIRDS. Clausen 20 Graham 19 Stade 16 Rodgers 21 Cook II Altick 22 Fraw 10 Rasmussen 7 Olsen 11 Schmeling, 15 Schwehke 17 Trillow Tesson. 15 B. Hart 7 G. Fraw : 14 Vice-Presldent-Elect J. R. Freeman. Joseph R. Freeman, of Washington, D. C , arrived in America July 28, 1868, after nearly five years of apprenticeship under the celebrated Michael Saul, fruit specialist and horticultural writer of London, England. He at once took charge as greenhouse foreman at the establishment of the late John Saul, where he stayed until September, 1872. He then went to the United States Agri- cultural Department under the late W. H. Saunders for about two years, then became superintendent of the beautiiul Oak Hill cemetery for a term of years, and later took charge of Bonnie Brae cemetery, Baltimore county, Ind., leav- ing the latter place, 1880, to start in business in Washington, D. C. where he is now located. He has extensive greenhouses where both plants and cut flowers are grown, and conducts a retail cut flower and plant business at 612 Thirteenth street, N. W., where many florists who attended the Washington convention ol the S. A. F. had the pleasure of seeing him and no doubt carried with them pleasant recol- lections of their visit. Mr. Freeman is now fifty-four years of age and is still able to put characteristic energy into everything he undertakes, is well known by the general public in his adopted city and is particularly proud of the good will of the members of the Washington Florists' Club, whose president he has been for two terms. He is naturally averse to office holding and needed some persuasion to allow his name to be used for the honor at St. Louis. Portrait page 152. 1904. The American Florist. 169 CANADIAN HORTICULTURISTS IN CONVENTION AT OTTAWA, AUGUST 9-10. Florists' Hail Association. At the annual meeting of the Florists' Hail Association held August 19, the following olBcers were elected; E. G. Hill, Richmond, Ind., president; H. H. Ritter, Dayton, O , vice-president, with secretary and treasurer as heretofore. The following were elected to fill the Tacancies on the directorate: J. F. Wil- cox, Council Bluffs, la.; J. C. Vaughan, Chicago. American Carnation Society. At an informal meeting of the Ameri- can Carnation Society, held August 19, the programme and prize schedule for the coming annual convention were dis- cussed. President Hartshorne suggested a number of subjects for papers, and the prize list of last year, with slight changes, was adopted for the forthcoming exhibi- tion. Canadian Horticultural Association. CONVENTION AT OTTAWA. The drive to the experimental farm was instructive as well as enjoyable. The ex- perimental plots were all that could be desired, and although this section has not been favored with rain for some time evervthing with but few exceptions looked exceedingly well. In the canna beds subirrigation was being introduced, and from the condition of the growth shown the system seemed very advan- tageous. Under President Mepstead's special responsibility considerable inter- est was shown toward a herd of Buffalo cows. Refreshments were served and a vote of thanks was tendered by members of the association to the officials of the farm and to the mayor and aldermen who accompanied them. The evening session was occupied with a further discussion on having the duty on azaleas remitted. Mr. Scrim said several persons on their own respon- sibility tried to influence the members at Ottawa to retract the duty from carna- tion and rose cuttings, thereby directing the attention from azaleas and making the members remark that the florists did not know what they wanted. It was again suggested that as palms could be grown from seedlings here as well as in other countries and as cheaply, it would be most desirable that a duty be put on palms which would necessarily cause a more general production of these plants, and that pot-grown lilacs and rhododen- drons should be placed on the free list. In the discussion as to which was the best fuel for heating greenhouses after a number of speeches advocating the use of hard coal, hard coal slack, etc., it was agreed that soft coal slack used in a place of more than 25,000 feet of glass area was the cheaper as well as the most satis- factory. In his reply in the debate on "Modern Iron Greenhouses vs. the Old Wooden Houses," J. D. King pointed out that the modern structure of to-day was the cheapest, besides allowing more light to reach the plants, and that the iron houses are not as likely to attract disease as easily as the wooden structures. A. C. Wilshire, of Montreal, read a paper on "The Florists' Trade from a Retailer's Standpoint." He pointed out the many changes which had taken place in the last twenty years and that at most seasons all the good stock produced is disposed of to the profit of the grower. He said intelligent employes should be kept at the store to answer questions and give suggestions to customers that the use of colored flow.'rs should become more general, that design work should be car- ried out to its fullest detail and that the delivery of plants or flowers should be effected in the best possible manner. He suggested that retailers specialize their business and push certain lines and gradually drop what is not congenial or profitable. Professor W. T. Macoun, of the experi- mental farm, gave a very creditable paper on the use of and the better varieties of hardy perennials. Many of his instructive remarks were confined to the experi- mental farm. VISITORS SEE OTTAWA. Thursday, August 11, was an all day session with the Ottawa florists, when all interesting places in and around the city were visited. The delegates were marshalled by Chas. Scrim. A private car was used in a delightful ride to the rifle ranges and from there to the Governor General's spacious grounds. A visit to Graham Bros, was next, and some very fine chrysanthemums, ferns and miscellaneous plants were seen. The trip was continued across town to Mr. Scrim's beautiful home and gseen-house. Here are grown some very fine ericas, acacias and other plants suitable for the holidays. Mr. Scrim invited the party to luncheon which he had lavishly provided. Mrs. Scrim becomingly acknowledged the receipt of a brooch from the visitors. Wright Brothers at Aylmer were next visited. A quantity of very fine stock was also in evidence here. There was in course of erection a large range under the King construction method which is cer- tainly very light and airy. At all the places visited the prosperity of the trade was evidenced by the new buildings in progress of erection. In the evening the guests were ban- queted. During the toasts of the evening Pres. Mepstead was presented with a very handsome clock. Messrs. Dunlop, Gammage, Graham, Wright, Sinclair, King and others responded to toasts expressing many thanks for the manner in which all had been received in Ottawa. The out-going delegates were escorted to the train and were treated to a fine exhibit of blanket throwing, seven or- eight being cheerfully tossed through the car window. 170 The American Florist. Aug. 20. Wi=mmm Twentieth Year. Subscription, $1.00 a year. To Europe, $2.00. Subscriptions accepted only from those in the trade. Advertisements, on all except cover pagei, 10 Cents a Line, Agate; $1.00 per inch. Cash with Order. No Special Position Guaranteed. Discounts are allowed only on consecutive inter- tiont. as follows — 6 times, 5 per cent; 13 times, 10 per cent; 26 times, 20 per cent; 52 times, 30 per cent. Space on front pages and back cover page sold only on yearly contract at $1.00 per inch, net. The Advertising Department of the American Florist is for florists, seedsmen and nurserymen and dealers in wares pertaining to those lines only. Orders for less than one-hall inch space not accepted. Advertisements must reach us by Wednesda}^ to secure insertion in the issue for the following Saturday. Address AMERICAN FLORIST CO., Chicago. IVhgn sending us change o/ address, alwayssend the old address at the same time. THIS ISSUE 56 PAGES WITH COVER. CONTENTS. The St. Louis convention (illus.) 151 —President lireitmeyer's address 153 — President-elect J. C. Viniglian (portrait) 153 —Exhibit of Ncphrolepis Soottii (illus.) 1.54 — Group in convention hallopeniuj; day (illus )1.55 —Treasurer Beatty's report 1.56 — Secretary Stewart's report 157 —Peony committee's report 158 — Report on standard sizes of plants 15S — The president's reception .159 J— Phil Hauswirth (portrait) 1.59 — "Wednesday's proceedings 1.59 — Thursday's proceedings HiO — Friday's" proceedings. 160 — The trade e.vliibition 160 —Champion bowler, J. H. Stevens, (portrait) .. 1 111 — Rcpi.rl of the judges 161 — Tliose present 161 — The Washington bowling team (illus.) 16'J —Vice-president-elect J. R. Kreennin (p rtrait)163 — CJonvention notes 163 —The Cleveland bowling team (illus ) 163 — Coming llorists at convention 164 —Development of American type of roses 164 — American-grown bulbs 165 — The ideal employe 165 — Indoor llowerin ^ plants 166 —The bowling tournament (illus.) 167 — Shooting tournament '. 168 Canadian Horticultural Association (illus.) — 169 Florists' Hail Association 169 American Carnation Society 169 Chicago weeiv 170 Water lilies die out 170 Chicago 170 Milwaukee 1 7'3 The seed trade 178 —California crops 178 —Erfurt, Germany 178 The nursery trade 180 Lowell, Mass 180 Greenhouse building 180 Our pastimes 182 Newport, R. 1 182 St. Louis 182 Nice little pot chrysanthemums will sell well in October and November. What would the floral display at St. Louis amount to, says J. T. Temple, if cannas were taken away? The stock of Pandanus Veitchii is as far behind the demand as ever, despite the rivalry of its estimable relative, P. Sanderi. Many good judges are now coming to the conclusion that much of the lily dis- ease, so called, is due to injudicious cult- ural methods on the part ot forcers. A FEW things will grown are prefera- ble to many things indifferently grown. It is cheaper to buy such goods as you have not full facilities for producing. Frank Banning , of Kinsman, O., has sent us some fine spikes of Reuben H. Warder, his new gladiolus. It is an ex- cellent variety, with large flowers of a light pink shade, which should prove very useful to florists. Tuberous begonias are b.-ing used more and more in garden beds as their brilliancy, free-flowering and general adaptability become known. They like an abundance of water and a location somewhat shielded from the noonday sun. The St. Louis convention of 1904 may go on record as one of the best attended and most interesting all around gather- ing ever held by the society. The business meetings, the exhibitions and the sports were all that could be expected and suc- cessful beyond the average. The antici- pated straggling to the World's Fair was not general, thanks to the arrangements made by the executive committee for fore- noon sessions. The St. Louis florists as a body, one and all, are entitled to great credit for their untiring efforts, their con- stant presence at the meetings and in the lobbies, doing everything possible for their guests. Chicago Week. For conventionites the week after con- vention is Chicago week. There is much of interest to the trade in that city and its immediate surroundings, and every visitor returning from the convention or otherwise will be cordially welcomed at all trade establishments. Water Lilies Die Out. Ed. Am. Florist:— My water lilies seemed to be in good condition at the time of planting, yet most of them have died. The nights are very cool, the water is not heated artificially and the land around here is full of alkali. What is the matter with the plants? E. P. G. The root and leaf were not in condition to indicate the species or trouble, save that it was dead. No insect or any kind of life could be traced in the soil or fluid in the bottle, and it was impossible to ascertain whether they contained alkali in any quantity deleterious to water lilies or other aquatic plants. It would have been of great assistance had "E. P. G." given the name or names ot the water lilies, also if all were affected and if any other plants were thriving in the same pond. There are several causes that may lead to the same results. Healthy plants may receive a check by removal and transplanting, especially iJF subjected to extremes of temperature. Hardy water lilies need no artificial heat, and will not suffer to any appreciable extent if planted when the water is at a tem- perature of 60° to 65°. The trouble I think is not with the plants but in the local conditions from which the stock suffered when planted. If alkali exists to an extent injurious to water lilies it will be hurtful to other aquatic plants. W. Tinker. ["E. P. G." will oblige by stating what other plants are growing in the same pond and giving the names of water lilies affected.— Ed.] Chicago. The market continues in an unsatis- factory condition. There is not much cause for complaint about the demand, which is keeping up remarkably well. It is the stock which is causing the trouble. There is so little of anything good being cut nowadays that it is an exceedingly difficult proposition for wholesalers to fill their shipping orders satisfactorily. Poor stock is plentiful but this is not what the buyers are looking for. Carna- tions continue poor, the excessive rains affecting the outdoor crops to a large extent. There are few first class blooms to be seen on the market. American Beauty roses remain as scarce as ever, practically out of the market. Asters and gladioli are taking the place of roses and carnations and loads of them are shipped in daily. The quality is also indifierent and the prices are ridiculously low. The following composed the delegation which left this city for the S. A. F. con- vention: Harry Smyth, Wm. Smyth and wife, L. E. Partridge, ]. D. Thompson, H. N. Brans, Phil. Foley, W. N.Rudd, J. Deamud, G. Grant, H. R. Howard, L. C. Coatsworth, Peter Rein- berg, Phil. Hauswirth and wife, A. Jur- gens, L. Winterson, John Degnan, J. and A. Poehlmatin, Chas. McKellar, Mr. Bal- luff, Mr. Asmus, J. S. Wilson and wife, Jas. Wilson, Jr., W. L. Palinsky and daughter, C. Frauenfelder and wife, A. Zender, F. W. Martin. Those from Mil- waukee -who left on the same train included F. Hunkel, W. Kennedy, J. Poll- worth, C. Dallwig, W. Edlefsen and wife, H. Schwebke, F. Schmeling and wife, M. Reitz, F. Dilger and wife. Also N. Manzaine, Lake Geneva, Wis., E. Kruig, Fairbury, 111., A. F. Longren, Lockport, 111., J. A. Bissinger, Lansing, Mich. The Luxemburger Society of Rogers Park, of which Alderman Peter Reinberg, A. Then, A. Zender, Wietor Brothers, John Muno and many more of the north side florists are members, will hold an exhibition of flowers, plants and vege- tables in Nic Karthaus' summer garden on Ridge avenue on September 4 and 5. Prizes valued at $500 will be awarded and the affair promises to be very elaborate. Messrs. Stromback and Jona- than Perriam are to be the judges on flowers and plants and three South Water street commission men will jud^e the vegetables. The Chicago delegation, about one hundred strong, whose ranks were swelled by a score or more of Milwaukee visitors, left on Monday for St. Louis, taking the Wabash at 11 a. m. The greatestenthusiasmand good nature pre- vailed. The boys comprising the cham- pion Chicago bowling team were con- fident that they would make a record and they were given a hearty send-off by those who were unfortunate enough to remain behind. The Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Trees is the name of a new organization formed in Evanston. The interested organizers are enlisting the esthetic residents of the north shore town in a campaign to protect the trees from vandals and careless trimming. Hugo De Vries, professor of botany and director of botanical gardens at the University of Amsterdam, will be the orator at the summer convocation of the University of Chicago. P. Ferrari and H. Plath, of San Fran- cisco, and A. J. Baur, of Erie, Pa., stopped in Chicago, en route to the S. A. F. convention. Joseph Labo is erecting a new carna- tion house at his place on Mason avenue, jbliet. 111. It will be 35x200 feet. Few florist fishermen are so fortunate as C. B. Chase, who caught a pocket- book containing $7. John C. Ure has returned from Mackinac Island where he has a contract for land- scape work. Thomas Chapman of Denver stopped in Chicago, Monday, on his way east. tgo4' The American Florist. 171 Treatment for Florists' Store Floor. Ed. Am. Florist:— Please tell us what you think is the best thing for a flower store floor. It is, of course, a hard wood floor, and we have been ofiered various kinds of oils, varnishes and wax, each claimed to be the right thing. P. McK. & S. [Readers will confer a favor by stating their experiences.— Ed.] SITUATIONS. WANTS, TOR SAIE. One Cent Per Word. Cub wrtb Ue Adr. Plint Advt. NOT admitted under this head. PEvery paid subscriber to the Aubbioan Florist for the year 1908 is entitled to a flve-llne want uiv. (situations only) tree, to be used at any time during the year. Situation Wantsd— By lloi-ist, single, age 21, eood private place. References. Address S F, care American Florist. Situation Wanted— First-class designer and salesman wants position by September 1: refer- ences. SroREMAN, care American Florist. Situation Wanted— By grower of ferns, palms and general siock for market. Would accept pri- va(5 place. ABC, care American Florist. Situation Wanted— By a good carnation grower. ,Good experience and references. Address Mark W. Belew, 815 S. Patrick St., Alexandria, Va. Situation Wanted— In greenhouse. Have had some exi^erience. Wish to learn tradf. Young man, good hust.er. Address E X, care American Florist. Situation Wanted— Have been in charge of up-to-date store in New York Ciiy; best of refer- ences as to ability, deportment, etc. Address R G, care American Florist. Situation Wanted— By a young man, age 20; .5 years' experience for roses, carnations, 'rauras, asparagus and general stock. Address C F J, care American Florist. Situation Wanted— As head gardener on pri- vate piace; 17 years' experience in all branches of horticulture ; married, ago 31. Address F. Westcott, Deep River, Couu. Situation Wanted— By professional German gardener. Married and have two sons, 15 and 16 years of age. Cbarles Dumke, 569 Highland Ave., Meadville, Pa. Situation Wanted— After Sept. 1, a floral designer and decorator would like position as clerk or manager of florist store in or near Boston. Decorator, care American Florist. Situation Wanted— Permanent position in first- class retail seed store, thoroughly posted in all branches, flower seeds and bulbs especially; east preferred, married, age 38. English. Address W L, care American Florist. Situation Wanted— By rose grower, as assist- ant on private place, with general knowledge of private growing under glass; single, age 26. Reliable references. Address Beauty, care American Florist. Situation Wanted— By a married man (one child) on private place; good reference as to character and ability. Located at Lake Geneva now. Address D 3, care C. H. Madison, Lake Geneva, Wis. Situation Wanted— By young man. age 20, with some ex^ierience, who wishes to learn the florist trade; would like position where general stock is grown, by Sept. 1st. State wages. Address JOHXr GcxsTHNER, 1535 Wash. Ave., Piqua, O. Situation Wanted— By gardener and florist, single, age 28. stiioily sober; 12 years' experience in all branches; wants steady position on private or commercial place; best of references. Please state wages. Address Florist, Box 254, Morristown, N. J, Situation Wanted— By a thoroughly reliable practical gardeuer and florist: 20 years' experience in all branches of horticulture, good cut flower grower; would like to correspond with some good private place; married man; reference. Address Alba, care American Florist. Situation Wanted— As foreman, by a Srst-olass grower of cut flowers and plants; capable of tak- ing entire charge of a large plant and having the work done in a practical way. European and United States experience. Has had charge of leading places. First-class references. Address FlORisT, 1323 Vine St., Philadelphia, Pa. Situation Wanted— By competent florist and landscape gardener, understands growing of roses, 'mums, violets, palms, ferns and general bedding plants. Wants position on private place; mar- ried, 38 years old, sober. German; have best of references and life experience iu the trade; have in charge now 740 acres, 180 acres in lawn, 121 acres in farm land, greenhouse, 1,500 feet of glass, stables, orchards and vineyard. Last place five years. Address Ernest Gneschupf, Chief Gardener, National Military Home, Leavenworth, Kans. Help Wanted- Boy from 16 to 18 years of age to learn the florist business. Address .John L. Wtland, DeHaven, Pa. Help Wanted— Young men who have had expe- rience in growing roses and carnations. W. K. Partridge, Station R, Cincinnati,©. Help Wanted— A good grower of roses, carna- tions and general stock, to take charge of 8,000 feet of glass. Write at once for particulars to John Lester, Ottawa, Kans. Help Wanted— An assistant florist; state expe- rience, married or single. References as to char- acter and ability, and wages expected. L L. PiLLSBDKT, Galosburg, 111. Help Wanted— A good rose and carnation grower. Must be steady and sober; wages S13.00 per week. Write or call on J. F. AJIMANN, EdwardsviUe, 111. Help Wanted— .4 couple of good general green- house men. Must be quick, steady. Positions to right parties. Address C. H. Fret. 1133 O St., Lincoln, Neb. Help Wanted— A flrst-class grower of carna- tions, 'mums and general greenhouse stock. Wages $50.00 per month. Only a good grower need apply. References required. Address B F N, care American Florist. Help Wanted— A working foreman; German, married. JIust be a good grower of cut flowers, and pot plants for wholesale market. Also good propagator. In answering state experience and wages wanted. Address Grower, care American Florist. Help Wanted— Storeman, in the best store in an Ohio city 450,000. Must be highly respectable and have flrst-class ability as salesman, designer and decorator. Character must bear strictest investigation. State salary, etc. Address Ohio, care American Florist. Help Wanted— By Sept. 1st, a good florist, Ger- man, single or married, to grow carnations and pot plants for wholesale market; must be a good propagator. Steady place; will pay from $55 to ^65, according to ability. Address Propagator, care American Florist. Help Wanted— Day fireman who understands steam boilers, pipe fitting and general jobbing work around greenhouses. Married man pre- ferred, who would board two or three single men; will find five-room house on the plac*>. W. K.Partbidge, Station R, Cincinnati, O. Help Wanted— At once, a 'reliable florist to take charge of three new houses, to grow general stock of cut flowers and plants for retail trade; must understand design work. Send reference and state wages in first letter. Young man pre- ferred. Address J. W. Shearer, Winchester, Ky. Help Wanted— At once, a man who thoroughly undeistands propagating rosea and handling young stock. Must be com Detent to take entire charge of greenhouses and willing to work. Will pay good wages to a sober, steady and capable man. Address with references and state salary expected. Merhtvale GRBENHorsEs, Helena, Ark. Help Wanted— Two men at once, one for assist- ant for carnation and general greenhouse work; one man with some knowledge of greenhouse work but must be a capable fireman, willing to take either day or night trick. Steady work year around for both men if they are right. Married men preferred with good references; 50.000 feet of glass Write or wire. W. H. Watson, Lapeer, Mich. Wanted— To rent greenhouses with stock. Address Best, care American Florist. Wanted— To buy or rent small area of glass. State particulars. Address A M, care American Florist. Wanted— To buy a second hand sectional oast iron boiler suitable to heat between five and six thousand feet of glass. Address Jacob Blamkenhorn, Jr., Rowland Ave., Holmesburg, Philadelphia, Pa. For Sale— Eight section American steam boiler: used three seasons; price J150: cost over S400. Geo. C. Schmitt, Tuscola. Ill, . For Sale— Greenhouse and two lots; fine loca- tion; only greenhouse in town. Mrs. T. Dekham, Whitehall, Mich. , For Sale or Excliange— At a bargain: a green- house 20x110 ft. Only one in town of 4,000. Mrs. Thos. Denham. Whitehall, Mich. For Sale or Rent— Greenhouses and twelve acres of land, house and barns. Apply to Mrs. F. W. Heitman, 334 E. 63rd St., Chicago. For Sale— One No. 51 Florida steam boiler, in good condition; price, J60.00; can be used for hot water as well. Address Jacob Van Akkeren, Dunkirk, N. Y. For Sale— A gold dollar for 50 cents is the wav we offer to sell our greenhouses, good house, four acres, stock and everything, in Ohio. Address S. L. Harper, 3731 No. 30th St., Taooma, Wash. For Sale or Rent— 14.000 feet of glass in central Indiana gas belt. Well paying, in full running order. Large stock; best rose soil. $3,000 on time ; owner wishes to retire. Address B, care American Florist. For Sale- At a bargain; four greenhouses, well stocked; also cold frame sash; 2 room cottage, city water; houses heated by hot water; situated at Lynchburg, Va., a city of 25,000 inhabitants. J. Palmer Gordon, Ashland, Va. For Sale— Three acres, 3 large greenhouses complete, new 7-room house, best soil and loca- tion, one-half hour from New York City, on Lon" Island. Terms to suit. Address °' John A. Rapelte, Elmhurst, L. I. For Sale— In consequence of the death of th" proprietor, the plant of the Lake Geneva Floral Company is offered for sale. It cousists of six houses, with Kroeschell boiler, and about 3,200 feet of iron pipe, potting room 16x38, 1000 smilax roots in different stages of growth, ten or twelve cold frames with covering sash, some 6,000 pots, assorted. Ii4 to 6-inch; 1,'250 carnation plants, choice, ready for housing; glass to cover another house 10x48, wire frames for designs, working tools, flats, etc. Located on large lot 176x180, with 7 room house both of which can be leased for a term of years at reasonable rate. W. H. Hammerslet, Lake Geneva, Wis. 3 No. 12 Furman Boilers For Sale. As we are now using only Tubular boilers we offer above at a low figure. These boilers have been used only very little, are in every way as good as new and had been cast for us with extra. stays in dooms to increase strength. For further particulars address S. J. REUTER, Westerly, R. I. FOR SALE. 27,600 feet of heavy 4- inch (outside measure) iron boiler tubes, have been used only four months, 17-foot lengths, guaranteed sound, 15 cents a foot f. o. b. Cash with order. Address EDWARDS FLORAL HALL CO., ATLANTIC CITY, N. J. For Sale Cheap. 3 Hitohings Hot- Water Boilers: I No. 16 and 3 No. 17, together with expansion tanks. AD comparatively new and in good condition; fitted for 3-inch wrought pipe; can be changed to 4-inoh oast if desired. Also 19 side ventilat- ing aash, 8 ft. X 1 ft. 10 in.; in good condition. H. W. PIERCE. L. B. 196. Wilkes Barre. Pa. PARTNER WANTED Fifty-two acres with growing crop of vegeta-^ bles; a well established business in bedding plants, ferns, etc., with greenhouses, dwell- ing, barn. Want a man to buy half interest able to run the business. Description will be mailed free. Please call 8.500 Anthony avenue. South Chicago, 111., or write LUDViC MOSBAEK. ONARCA. ILL. Always mention the American Florist when writing to advertisers. There is strong demand now in commercial and private places for competent men. 172 The American Florist, Aug. SQ, Milwaukee, Wis. Trade is holding up fairly well, the general opinion being that it is fully up to previous years in volume. Roses are rather small, excepting possibly Liberty and Chatenay. American Beauties are now arriving in fairly long lengths and are being well received Ijy the trade. Carnations are scarce but asters, which are in great numbers, are helping out in this direction. Milwaukee florists turned out strong for the convention, leaving here on Mon- day morning over the Northwestern rail- road to Chicago, where they joined the Chicago delegation. Among those who were in the party were Wm. Edlefsen and wife, F. P. Dilger and wife, Fred Schmelin and wife, F. H. Holton and wile, Joe Poll worth, C. Dallwig, W. A. Kennedy, C. Schweke, C. C. Poll worth, Mrs. Baum- garten and Mrs. H. V. Hunkel. I Peter Kapsalis has severed his connec- tion with the firm of Kapsalis & Lam- bros. B. J. Larabros will conduct the business hereafter. Mr. Kapsalis has gone to Colorado to recuperate as his health has been in a faiUng condition for some time. The partnership heretofore existing between Kapsalis & Lambros has been dissolved by mutual consent. The busi- ness will be continued by B. G. Lambros, who has acquired all the assets, credits and effects ot the business. Holton & Hunkel Company sent five pretty steins to St. Louis to be used as a third prize in the bowling tournament. H. Benefit la His Business. American Florist Co.:— Please find inclosed postoffice order, which will pay my subscription to March 1, 1906. 1 find the paper of great benefit to me in my business. William E. Sanderson. Pittsburg Florist Exchange WHOLESALE FLORISTS. 228 Diamond St., Pittsburg, Pa. CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED. Please menuon the A merzcan Ftorist when writing, RICE BROTHERS 128 N. 6th St., MINNEAPOLIS, MINN. Wholesale Cut Flowers and Supplies. WildSmilax I ^lsr.'A^i?c\l'* Shippers ol choice Cut Flowers and Greena of »l' kinds. Try us. ilHease menwon the A merican Ftorist when writing' NlCKELgATE. NO EXCESS FARE ON ANY TRAIN Three Bxpresa Trains East every day In the year. Piollmftn Drawing Boom Sleeping Cars on all Trains. Trans-Contlneutal Tourist Oars leave Ohioago Tri-Weekly on Tuesdays and Sundays at' 2:30 p. m., on "Wednesdays at 10.36 a. m. Chicago to Boston vplthout change. Modem Din- ing Cars serving meals on. individual club plan, ranging In price from 35c to $1.00; also service a la Carte. Coffee and Sandwiches, at popular prices, served lo passengers In their seats by waiters. Direct line to Fort Wayne, Findlay, Cleveland, Erie, Buffalo. Rochester, Syracuse, Binghamton, Scranton, New York City, Boston and all points East. Rates always the low^est. Colored porters in uniform in attendance on all Coach Passengers. If you contemplate a trip Blast, call on any convenient Ticket Agent, or address h JOHN T. CAT.AHAU, Gen'l Agent, « j 113 Adama St.. Chicago. 111. rieas£ yneniion the Amencan I'lorisC wlienwtiting. Wbol^ale [lower/arH^ MrLWAUKBi;, Aug 18. Boses, Beauty, long per doz. 3 00 " " med. " 1 50® 2 00 " " short 4.00® 8.00 " Liberty ..• 200®8.C0 " C ateoay 2 00® « 00 " Bride, Bridesmaids 2.00'^ 5.00 " Meteor, Golden Gate 2.no@ 5 00 " Perle 2.00® 5.00 Carnations I 0)@ 3.00 Smilax 13 50® IS (0 Asparagus 35.(XI@50.00 ^Talley 300® 410 H rrisii 8 00@10.00 Sweet reas .15 Adiantum 1.00 Anratums . 12.'i0 Asters 50® 150 Bubrums 3.00 PiTTaEn»a Aug. 18. Roses, Beauty, specials 20 00@2\00 " " extras 1200@15,00 " " No. 1 600@10.00 " " ordinary 3.00® 5 00 '* Bride. Bridesmaid 2.00® 6.00 " Meteor 2.00® BOO " Liberties 3.00® 6 00 " Kaiaerin 2.00®IOOO Carnations F0@ 1.50 Lily of the valley 3.00® 4.00 Srallar 6.00® 000 Asparagus, strinss 25.00@50.00 Asparagus Sprengerl 1.00® 2.00 Gladifll 20 ® 401 Asters 60® 2 f 0 Sweet peas 10® .50 CraonwATi, Aug 18. Roses,Beauty 1.00® 3.00 " Bride, Bridesmaid 2 00® 5.00 " Liberty 3.00® 6 00 " Meteor, Golden Gate 3.00® 600 Carnations 1.00® 2.00 Lily of the valley 3.00® 4.00 Asparagus 5000 Smilaz 15.00 Adiantum 1.00® (.50 Harrisii 8.00®lJ.5O Lil'um Rubrum and A'bum, short 4 00 Asters I.ro® 2.00 Gladioli 3.10® 400 St. Louis, Aug. 18. Roses, B<>auty, lopg stem 2.00@2 50 " Beauty, medium stem.. . Ii0@l..50 " Beauty, short stem 50® .75 " Bride, Bridesmaid 2.00® 4.00 " Golden Gate 2 00^ 4 00 Carnations 1. 0® 200 Bmilax I2 5t@15.00 Asparagus Spreneeri 1.00® 2.00 " Plumosus .15.00®10.00 Perns, fanoy.per 1000 SI 50. Adiantum 75® 1.00 Giadi lus 3 00® 5 00 Asters EiO® 2.10 Tub" rosea 3 0i® 5 fO Cochet roses 3.00@ 500 Clevelamd, Aug. 18. Roses, Beauty 5.00WS0 01 " K idp. Bridesmaid 2 00® 4.1 0 " K iserin 3 00® 6 OJ Cnri-atioLS 50® 1.50 Smilax 12ffl@I5 00 Asparagus, strings 25.00® 0 00 Spiengeri )00ai2i0 Gladioli 2ro@ 30.) Afctfrs EO^ 150 Sweet leas 15® 2t Qalax 150 Cc mm n ferns l.OU E. H. Hunt, WnOLESALE— i Cut flowers "THE 01 D RELIABLE." 76 Wabash Ave., ....CHICAGO. Please mention the American Florist when writing, |j.M.McCULL0U6H'$S0IIS| I WHOLESALE j FLORISTS I ALSO 8UCCEBS0BB TO i THE CINCINNATI CUT FLOWER CO. | I 0 b I CONSIGNMENTS SOLICTTED. | I Special Attention Given to Sliipping Order*. | I 316 WALNUT ST. CINCINNATI, OHIO. I ■'^r'V'i"!' 'ii''i"iP"»»l»^»^^^^t Please mention the A merican Florist when writing. f Kaiserin Roses, Asters and Carnations I PITTSBURG CUT FLOWER OOIVlP/»NY, Ltd . 3 B04 Liberty Avenue>, PITTSBURO, PA. The American Florist. 1T3 J.B.Deainu(i WHOLESALE rtOBIST 51-53 Wabash Ave., Chicago. Headquarters for FANCY FERNS. Please mention the A metican Florist when writing atAtAAAAAiAAAiAUAiAiiAAAAumAmUAitAAAAUmAig |[.C.AMUNG f THE LARGEST, E f BEST EQUIPPED, E 1 MOST CENTRALLY LOCATED E a WHOLESALE t 3 CUT FLOWER HOUSE E a IN CHICAGO. I I 32, 34, 36 RVIVDOLrn ST., I I CHICAGO. I a L. D. 'Phones Central 1978 and 1977. t ^mnmmnmfmmTmnmmTmTmnm « Please mention the A merican Florist when writing. Bassett& Washburn 76 & 78 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. Wholesale Dealers and ^||A |i||k|||A|>ft Growersof UUl riUnCIa GREENHOUSES: HINSDALE, ILL. Please mention the A met ican Fiorist when writing. WIETOR BROS. 'raS .. Cut Flowers All telegraph and telephone orders given prompt attention. 5i Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO. Mease mention the A merican Florist when writing. A. L. RANDALL CO. Wholesale FlorisfSi 1 9 & 2 1 Randolph St., CHICAGO. Send for weekly price list and special quotationii on 1000 lots. Mease mention the American Florist when wriHng- Could Not Get Along Without It. American Florist Co.:— Enclosed find $1 for the renewal of the American Florist. I have taken your paper one year and find I could not get along with- out it one week so will send money before the time runs out so as to be sure not to miss a paper. F. H. Rockwood. J. K BUDL0NG Street, CHICAGO. CUT FLOWERS Bosefe and Camations A. 8peclalty,.ear 37>39 Randolph Street, JimC AGO. WHOLESALE GROWER Of Chas. W. McKellar, Wholesale Commission Florist AND DEALER IN ALL FLORISTS' SUPPLIES. 51 Wabash Ave., Chicago. Long Distance 'Phone Central 3598. Correspondence invited from growers of speclal- ties in Cut Flowers. Kennlcott Bros. Go. WHOLESALE COMMISSION FLORISTS *"Ai?KlIfds o" nomsTy sipplies At Chicago Market Rates. 42-44 E. Randolph St., CHICAGO. MICHAEL Winandy Tf CUT FLOWERS Chicago. Wholosale Grower and shipper Room 28. 51 Wabaah A>e.. A'las Blocit, Tel<:t.hone Central 3384. SINNER BROS. Wholesale Growers fl||T CI AllfCDC and Shippers of UU I rLUllClfd 58 WABASH AVENUE, CHICAGO, ILL. With the Flowet Telephone- Growers' Co. Central 3087. All telephone and telegraph orders given prompt attention. Wholesale ffower/\arK^^ CHiCAeo, Aug 19. Roses, Beauty, 30 to 36-in. stems 3.00© 4.00 " " 20 to 24 " 2.0.(32.50 " 15 to 18 " 1.5UO 2 00 " " 12 " 1.00(91.60 " Liberty 4 0C@ 8.00 " exlraseleot 10.00(9 12.00 . " Chatenay 4.00(9 8.00 " Bride, Bridesmaid 3.00(9 6 00 " Meteor, Golden Gate 3.00® 6 00 Carnations 1 .00(9 1 .50 fancy 2.00(9 2.50 Valley 2 00(9 4.00 Asparagus PlumosuB, per string 25 to 50c " " sprays 2.00(96.00 " Sprengeri 3.00(9 600 Leucothoe Sprays 1.00 Galax Leaves, Bronze, per 1000, 1.25 .15 ,, „ Green, „ „ 1.00 Adlantiim 1.00 Fancy ferns... per 1000 1.00® 1 50 Smllas 12.00(916.00 Sneet peas ,. .25;® .tO Gladioli 35(9 1.00 per doz Asters l.CO® 2 00 A Daily Cut From 40 Growers **Highest Qualities'* AS WELL AS **Under Grades'* At ruling Market Quotations. WE CAN AND WILL SUPPLY YOUR Cut Flower Wants TO ADVANTAGE. Fancy Ferns, Etc. We carry the most complete line of Florists' Supplies in the West. Catalogue tree. E. F. WINTERSON CO., E. F. Wintf rson, John P. Oegnan. L. H. Winterson, Successors to MoKellar & Winterson. 46-47-49 Wabash Avanua, CHICAGO. D. WOOD BRANT, SUCCESSOR TO BRANT & NOE FtORAL CO. Grower of CUT FLOWERS AT WHOLESALE. Careful attention given shipping orders. 58-60 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. Please mention the American Florist when writing, ^ GEO. REINBER6, CHOICE AMERICAN BEAUTIES. We will talie care of your orders a^ reasonable prices. Prompt attencion. SI Wabash Ave., CHICAGO, ILL, please mention the American Florist when writing, Poehlmann Bros. Co. Wholesale Growers of Dellors in Cut FlOWCrS All telegraph and telephone orders given prompt attention, 35*37 Greenhouses: Randolph Street. , Morton Grove, III. OF9l4^.Hk e mentiontheAintrican Florist wh^n writing tgc4. The American Florist. 176 JOHN I. RAYNOR ARE THE BEST PRODUCT OF THE BEST GROWERS FOR THE NEW YORK MARKET. Ailantom Croweanom Still here Exclatlvely. 49 W. 28th Street, NEW YORK. Tel. 1998 Madison Square. YOUNG & NUGENT Telephone 2066 Madiso*n S^q! WhOlCSfllC FlOriSf Si CATTLEY^S. GARDENIAS. ROSES, CARNATIONS and all seasonable novel- ties. With our long experience in shipping, and competent assistants in our packing department, we are in a position to guarantee out-of-town customers who place their orders with us that they ^vill not be disappointed. Walter F. Sheridan, Wholesale Florist, Talophone 90a Uadlaon Sqnara. 39 West 28th St.. NEW YORIL Talephons No. 766 Madison Square, MOORE, HENTZ & NASH Wholesale Commission Florists. 66 and 67 West iSth St. NEW YORK ClTT. Advice ot sale note daily. Statement and checlf weekly. All consignments, large or small, receive the same attention. CORRESPONDENCE INVITED. miESALEWILUAM GHORMLEY, Daily Receiver and Stiipper ot Fresh Cut Flowers. Orchids, Roses, Carnations, Valley, Lilies, etc. I lilephones 2200 and 2?01 Madison Square. 57 Wesf 28th Street, NEW YORK CITY, j JOHN YOUNG, Special American Beauties, Surpassing Carnations, Lily of tlie Valley, Orchids and all Seasonable Flowers. 61 West 28th St., NEW TOBK. Telephone 1905 Madison Squure . THE RECOCNIZED HEADQUARTERS IN NEW YORK CITY FOR Violets and Carnations GROWERS and BUYERS make a note of this. It will be to your advantage. WM. H. GUNTHER. so Wast 2eth street, NEW YORK. Telephone 551 Madison Square. ESTABLISHED 1872. JOHN J. PERKINS, COMMISSION FLORIST, SoUoits Consignments or Shipping Orders. Satisfaction given in both. Tel. 956 Madison Sq. 1 16 WEST 30TH STREET, NEW YORK. A NEW COMMISSION HOUSE READY FOR BUSINESS. JOSEPH S. FENRIGH 48 W. 30th Street, NEW YORK. Tel. 325 Madison Sq. PUaie mention the American Florist when writing. The Best Customers. Am. Florist Co.:— The best customers I have obtained through trade paper advertising have come to me through the columns of the American Florist. Albert M. Hers. Choice Carnations. Selected Roses. Traendly & Schenck NEW YORK CITY, 44 W. 28th street, Cut Flower Exchange. New Telephone No. 798 &, 799 Madison Sq. Please mention the A merican Florist when writing. Wboifjale power/\arH^ Nkw York, Aug. 17. Roses, Beauty, best 5.00@30.00 " " medium I.OO® 4.00 culls 50® 1.00 Liberty, best 8.0(@10.00 " medium 2.fO@ 5.00 culls 50@ 1 00 Bride, Bridesmaid, G. Gate .50® 5.00 Kaiserin, Carnot 3.0r® 6.00 Carnations 50® 1.00 " fancy and novelties 1 00® 2.00 Lily of the valley l.ro® 1.50 Lilies 3.00® 6.00 Smilax 5.00@10.00 Adiantum 10® .50 Asparagus 85.00®50.00 Gardenias 2 00® 6.00 Gladioli 20® 3.00 Asters 60® 3.00 Hydrangeas perbunch .05® .10 Charles Millang WHOLESALE FLORIST. Conservatory connected from which I can ship ferns and decorative plants promptly. 50 W. 29ih St. NEW YORK. Tel. 3860 and 3861 Madison Square. Please mention the A merican Florist when writing. FORD BROS. Receivers and Shippers of Fresh Flowers 111 West 30th St., N£W ¥OBK. Telephones 3870-3871 Madison Sq. REPRESENTING EMINENT GROWERS. Julius Lang 53 West 30th Street, NEW YORK. COMMISSION DEALER in FLOWERS TEiiEPHONB 280 Madison SonAKU. ALEX. J. GUTTMAN, Wholesale Commlssloo Florist, A full supply dally of the cbolcen New York and New Jersey FLOWERS. 62 W. 29th Street. NEW YORK CITV Telephone 1664 and 1665 Madison Square. NEW YORK GuTfLOWER GO. 55 and 57 West 26th St., WHOLESALE FLORISTS. Dally Reports. Weekly PaymentSi Telephone J. A. MILLANQ, 736 Madison Sq. M&DASES. CARNATIONS '' Specialty. CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED. Prompt Payments. Established 18SI 55 W. 28th St. New York. Alfred H. Langjahr, Telephone 3924 Madison Sq. EDW. C. HORAN, 55 WEST 28TH STREET, .NEW YORK. Oyi FLOWERS AI WHOLESALE. Telephone 421 Madison Square. in The American Florist, Aug. ia INTERNATIONAL FLOWER DELIVERY. NEW YORK. Steamer Gifts Orders for flowers in any form carefully filled and delivered by special messenger on board any steamer on day of departure from New York. THOS. YOUNG, JR. 43 W. 28th St., NEW YORK CITY. Please mention the A merican Florist when writing. NEW YORK. ALEX. McCONNELL, 546 Fifth Avenue, .45th.st.N.wNew York City •or. TBLBQRAPHIC Orders forwarded to any part of the United States, Canada and all princi- pal cities ot Europe. Orders transferred or en- trusted by the trade to our selection for delivery OD steamships or elsewhere receive special atten- tion. Cable Addrass: ALEXCONNELL. WB8TBEN UNIOK CODE. TELEPHONE CALLS: 340 and 341 38th Street. Please mention the A merican Florist when writing SAN FRANCISCO. TELEPHnNE MAIN 1023. SIEVERS & BOLAND, Floral Artists, 33 Post street, SAN FRANCISCO, CAL. Please mention the American Florist when writing. INDIANAPOLIS. Bertermann Bros. Co., FLORISTS, 241 Massachusetts Ave., INDIANAPOLIS, IND. Please mention the American Florist when writing. ST. LOUIS. Fred. C. Weber, FLORIST, 4320-4328 Olive St., ST. LOUIS, MO. Eilabliahed 1873. L Plat. 'Phone Lindell 196 M. DENVER. T he Park Floral Co. J. A. VALENTINE. DENVER, COLO. The Choicest Paper. Ed. American Florist:— Enclosed is $1 for another year's subscription to the American Florist. It is one ot my choicest papers, bringing each week much pleasure and profit JobnB.Einn PASSENGER STEAMSHIP MOVEMENTS. Tbe tablrg herewith give the eohedaled time of departure of ocean steamghlpa oarry- Ing flrst-clasB passengers from the principal American and foreign ports, covering the spaee of two weeks from date of this Issne ofthe AMERICAN FLORIST. Mnch disappointment often resalts from attempts to forward flowers for steamer delivery by express, to the care (If t he ship's steward or otherwise. The carriers of these packages are not Infreqaently refused admission on board and even those delivered on board are not always certain to reach the parties for whom they were Intended. Hence florists In Interior cities having orders for the delivery ot flowers to passengers on ont-going steamers are advised to intrust the fllllng of such orders to some reliable florist In the port of departure, who understands the necessary details and formalities and hag the facilities for attending to It properly. For the addresseg of such firms we refer our readers to the advertisement* on this page: FROM TO STEAMER •LINE DAY DUE ABOUT New York Liverpool Lucania 1 Sat. Aug. 27, 7.00 a. m. Sept 2 New York '< Umbria 1 Sat. Sept. 3, lO.OO a. m. Sept. 10 Boston • » Ivernia I Tues. Aug. 80, 12:80 p. m Sept. 7 New York Glasgow Mongolian S Phur. Aug. 25, 10:00 a. m. Se t. 4 New Yom *' Laurentian 2 Tnur. S. pt. 1, 1.00 p. m. Sept. 11 Montreal Liverpool Tunisian S Fii. Aug. 26 4:00 a. m. Sept. 3 Montreal " Ionian 2 Fri. Sept. 2, 6:00 a. m. Sept. 10 New York Hamburg Bleucher 3 Thur. Aug. 25, 10.00 a. m Sipt. 4 New York Pretoria S Sat. Aug i7, 6:00 a. m Sept. 6 New York II Deutschland 3 Tnur. Se, t. 1, 9:00 a. m Sept. 8 New York II Graf Waldersee 3 Sat. Sept. 3, 11:00 a. m. Sept. 13 New York Copenhagen Hekla Sat. Aag. 27, 2:00 p. m Sept. 6 New York II Helig Olav Wed. Aug. 31, 2:00 p. m. Sept. 10 New York Glasgow A>toria Sat. Aug. 27 11:00 a. m Sept. 6 New York II Anchoria Sat. Sept. 3, Noon. Sept. 18 New York London Minnetonka Sac. Aug. 27, 6:30 a. m. Se t. 6 New York " Minnehaha Sat. Sept. 3, 11:00 a. m. Sept 13 New York Liverpool Oceanic Wed. Aug. 24, 6:00 p. m. Aug. 31 New Yotk Arabc Fri Aug. 26, 6:00 p. m. Sept. 3 New York II Teutonic Wed. Aug. 31, 10:00 a. m. Se,,l. 8 New York II Celtic Fri. Sept. 2, 10:00 a. m Sept. 10 Southamptor Crete New York Thur. Aug. 25, 9:00 a. m Sat. Aug. 27, 9:30 a. m. Sept. 2 New York Sept. 3 New York II St. Paul Sat. Sept. 3, 9:30 a. m. Se.t. 9 New York Antwerp Vaderland Sat. Aug. 27, 10:30 a. m. Sept. 6 New York II Kroonland Sat. Sept. 3, 10:30 a. m. Sept. 12 New York Havre La Lorraine Thur. Aug 26, 10.00 a m S pt. 4 New York II La Bretagne Thur. Sept. 1, 10:fO a. m. Sept. 11 New York Rotterdam Statendam Tues. Aug 23, 10:00 a. m. Seiit. % New York Potsdam Tues. Aug. 30, 10:i 0 a.m. Sept. 9 New York Bremen Kronprinz Wilh. fues. Aug. 2j, 1:C0 p. m. Aug. 30 New York Barbarossa Thur. Aug. 26, 10:00 a. m. Sept. 4 New York II FrediickdirGrosst Tues. Aug. 30, Noon. Sept. 9 New York Genoa Prinzess Irene Sat. Aug 27, 11:00 a. m. Sept. 9 Boston Liverpool Bohemian Canadian Soutnwark Wed. Aug. 21, 8:30 a. m. Wed. Aug. 31, 1:00 p. m. Sat. Aug. 27, Daylight. fe, t. 8 Sept. 10 Montreal Sept. 6 Montreal " Canada Sat Sept. 3, Daylight. Sept. 11 •1 Cunard; 2 Allen-State; 3 Hamburg-American; 4 Scandinavian-American; Anchor Line; 6 Atlantic Transport; 7 White Star; 8 American; 9 Red Star; 10 French; II Holland-American; IS Italian Royal Mail; 13 North German Lloyd; 14 Leyland; 16 Dominion. DETROIT. lOHN BREITMEYER'S SOUS ^ Cor. MIAMI and GRATIOT AVES. DETROIT, MICH. Artistic Designs..j>.3*.j>.j> ifigh Grade Cut Blooms. We cover all Michigan points and good sections of Ohio, Indiana and Canada. CHICAGO. P.J.HAISWIRTH Auditorium Annex, .-.- ^ CHICAGO. Mail, telegraph or telephone orders filled promptly in best style. Always mention the American Florist wtiea you write to an advertiaer. Louisville, Ky. Business so far has kept up to about the usual average for August, stock in almost every line being plentiful. Roses are a little scarce, likewise the demand. Carnations are letting the asters fill their vacancy. Asters are of pretty fair quality this year and although many growers cannot cultivate them very suc- cessfully, there is no trouble to get them in our own market. The demand has been good. Outdoor stock, such as dahlias, rudbeckias, etc., is plentiful, but the demand for this class ot stock is not very encouraging. The weather con- tinues to be very warm and it will soon be time to bench the carnations. An occasional rain would help them con- siderably as they have had an unusual dry spell. Charles W. Reimers who makes a specialty of poinsettia growing has had a good stock this year. Nanz & Neuner made quite a display ot fancy caladiums recently, which was very good and attracted no little atten- tion. E. G. Reimers has had a portion of the front part of his place removed and will improve it to a great extent. F. L. S. igb4. The American Florist. ini INTERNATIONAL FLOWER DELIVERY. STEAMSHIPS LEAVE FOREIGN PORTS. FROM TO STEAMER ♦LINE. DAY DUE ABOUT Lif^erpool New York Campania 1 Sat. Aug. 27 Sept. 3 Liverpool Etruna 1 Sat. Sept. 3 Sept 10 Liverpool Boston Saxonia 1 Tues. Aug. 30 Sept. 7 Glasgow^ New York Numidian 8 Sat. Aug. 27 Sept. 6 L'verpool >doi:>t:eal Bavarian 8 Thur. Aug. 26 Sept. 3 Liverpool " Parisian 8 Tnur. Sept. 1 Sejt. 9 Hamburg New York Moltlce 3 Tues. Aug. 23 Sept. 2 Hamburg « Pennsylvania 8 Sat. Aus. 87 Sept. 6 Hamburg , (* Hamburg 3 rhur. Sept. 1 Sspt. 11 Hamburg Patricia Sit. Sept. 8 Sept. 13 Copenhagen If 0:.car II Wed. Aug. 24 Sept. 8 Glasgow Furnessia Thur. Aug. 26 Sept. 4 Glasgow 11 C >lumbia 6 S.t. Sept. 3 Sat. Au^. 27 Sept. U Sept. 6 London I* Minneapolis London t* Mesaba Q Sat. Sept. 3 Sept. 13 Liverpool " Baltic 7 Wed. Aug. 24 Sept. 1 Liverpool ** yiajestic Wed. Aug. 31 Sept. 9 Liverpool *• Cedric Fri. Sept. 2 Sept. 10 Liverpool Boston Republic rhur. Aug. 26 Sept. 2 Liverpaol ** C^m ic Thur. Sept. 1 ' Sept. 9 Genoa 41 Romanic Sat. Aug. 27 Sepr. 11 Southampton , New York Philadelphia 8 Sat. Aug. 27 Sept. 8 Southampton.... " St. Louis 8 Sat. Sept. 3 Sept. 10 Antwerp (1 Iceland 9 Sat. Aug 27 Sep'. 6 Sspt. 12 Antwerp II inland 9 Sat. Sept. 8 Havre ii La Savoie -a Touraine Ryndam 10 10 11 Sat. Aug. 27 Sat. Sept. 3 Sa'. Aug. 27 Se t 6 Havre Sept. 13 Sept. 6 Rotterdam Rrtt'rdam " Noordam 11 Sat. Sept. 3 Sept. 13 Bremen ;; Kaiser Wilhelm II Konig Albert K. Wil. DerGrosse 13 13 13 Tues. Aug. 23 Sat. Aug. 27 Tues. Ajg. 30 Aug. 30 Sept. 6 Sept. 6 Bremen '* Grosser Kurtuerst 13 13 Sit. Sept. 3 Tnur. Aug. 26 Sept. 13 Genoa Liverpool ..... . Boston Winifredian 11 Sat. Aug. 87 Sept. 6 Liverpool '* Devonian 11 «at. Sept. 3 Sept. 18 Liverpool ^Aontreal Vancouver 16 Tnur. Aug. 25 Sept. 3 Liverpool " Kensington 16 Ti.ur. Sept. 1 Sept. 10 * See steamship list on opposite page. r CHRYSANTHEMUM MANUAL NEW BOOK BY ELMER D. SMITH. •"^ IS NOW READV. CONTENTS. iNTRODnCTION. Chapter I.— HtsTOEY. Chapter II —Stock Plants.— Early Propagation.— Cold Frames.— Field-grown.— Imported Stock. — Novelties and Scarce Varieties. Chapter III. — Propagation.— Cutting Beooh. — Seleotiin of Cuttings.— Making Cuttings. — Air and Tempernlure. — iShading. — Watering. — Saucer System. — English Method. — Divisions. — Potting Cuttings. Chapter IV. — Specimen Plants.— Soil.— Repotting- — Stopping. — Drainage. — Final Potting. — Watering. — Staking. — Disbudding — Feeding. Chaptbr v.— Miscellaneous Plants.— Standards.— For Market.— Single.— Stemmed.— Minia- tu e.— For Cut Flowers.- Grafted —In Open Border.— Hardy Chrysanthemums. Chapter VI.— Packing Plants -For Express. — For Mail.— For Export. Chapter VII.— Exhibition Blooms —Planting. — Firming. — Tieing.— Watering. — Spraying. — Airi' g — Shaiing.— Soaldiug. — Top-dressing. — Removiug&tools -Blind Growth.— Chemi- cal FertiiizTS.- Liquid Manure. — Lime.— Iron.— Burning and Damping.— Buds and Dis- buddlQg. — English Method. — Records. Chapter VIII. —Exhibition Blooms. — Grown out-of-doors. — Australian Method.— Shelter or flnug Harbor. Chapter IX.— Commercial Flowers.— Feeding.— Buds.— Early.— Late.— Height of Plants. Chapter X.— Insects —Aphis —Thrip.— Mealy Bug.— Grasshoppers.— Tarnished Bug.— Cory- thuca.— Grub Worm.— Cut Worm.— Lady Bug.— Golden Eye.— Chrysanthemum Fly. Chapter XL— Diseases. -Rust.— Leaf Spot.— Mildew. Chapter XII —Seedlings and Sports.— Suitable Plants.— Fertilizing.— Seedlings.— Sports. Chapter XIII.— Fbeparing Exhibits— Plants.— Cut Flowers.— Foreign Shipments.— Dressing Flowers. Chapter XIV -Exhibitions.— The Management.— The Judge. — The Exhibitor. Chapter XV. — Types and Selections —Types -Selections. WE ARE NOW BOOKING ORDERS. PRICE, 23 CENTS,, CASH WITH ORDER. ! American Florist Co.« 324 Dearborn street, Ciiicago. S ^mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmammimmmmammmm^mmmmmmmmt^ Portage Lake, Mich.— Alfred York has_gone to Milwaukee, Wis., to enter the employ of C. C. Poll worth & Com- pany. Mr. York until a lew months ago was employed by a large firm of florists in southern Michigan. He will assume the superintendence of a section of houses for the Milwaukee firm. Erie, Pa,— The S. Alfred Baur Com- pany's flower show is now located at 710 State street. North Adams, Mass.— A. H. Darling, who intended to build a house and a greenhouse this year, has postponed operations, as he will not be able to get citv.water. BOOKS FOR FLORISTS. The time is coming along when these are needed and opportunity at hand for reading them. Every one of the following should be in your library. Send prices quoted and we tend the books. Greenhoose Construction (Taft)^=^t tells the whole story about how to build, and heat a greenhouse, be It large or small, and that too in a plain, easily understood, practical way. It has 118 Illustrations. $1.50. Heating and Ventilating BurLDruGS (Carpenter) .—This book covers the entire subject most fiilly. In the preparation of heating and ventilating plans, it will be found a most valuable guide. $4.00. Steam Heating for Buildings (Bald- win) . — Contains valuable data and hints for steam fitters and those who employ this method of heating. The 350 pages are fully illustrated. $2.50. The Horticulturists' Rulb-Book (L. H. Bailey) .—Contains information valuable to all those engaged In any branch of horticulture. Illustrated. 312 pages. 75 cents. Practical Floriculture (Peter Hen- derson).—A guide to the successful propa- gation and cultivation of florists' plants. Illustrated. 325 pages. $1.50. The Rose— Its cultivation, varieties, etc. (H. B. Ellwanger).— A complete guide of the cultivation of the rose, together with the classification of all the leading varieties. $1.25. Ginseng (Kains).— At the present time when so much interest is taken in ginseng it will be interesting to peruse this volume^ which tells all about the plant in a way that all may understand. The 144 pages are freely illustrated. 50 cents. The Principles of Fruit Growing (Bailey).— The entire subject of fruit culture istre^ted very thoroughly in this illustrated volume of 516 pages. It is a book that no upto-datefruit grower can aff'ord to be without. $1.25. Chrysanthemum Manual (Smith).— By an expert who has given his undivided attention for twenty years to the im pro ve- ment of the chrysanthemum and its culture in detail. 'Profusely illustrated. 25 cents. Cabbages, Cauliflower and Allied Vegetables (Allen).— The requirements of the important vegetables of the cab- bage tribe are given here very fully .. The book also contains interesting chapters on seed raising, insect pests and fungus diseasescommontotheseplants. SOcents. Landscape Gardening (Waugh).— This is a very useful little book on the art of landscape gardening. It will be found exceptionally valuable to amateurs as it covers in detail the numerous problems that come to the owners of small gar- dens. It is freely illustrated and the pic- tures have been chosen with a view to informing the reader rather than deco- rating the book. 50 cents. - Asparagus (Hexamer).— A practical treatise on the planting, cultivation, har- vesting and preserving of asparagus with notes on its history and botany. This book is mainly devoted to the culin- ary kinds of asparagus, but there is also some reference to the ornamental species. 50 cents. AMERICAN FLORIST CO., 324 BaarbomJSIreat, CHICAGO. 178 The American Florist. Aug. 20, The Seed Trade. ^ \= AMERICAN SEED TRADE ASSOOATION. Chas, Tn". Page, Des Moines, la.. Pres. ; L. L. Mav, St. Paul, Miun., First Viee-Pres.: C. E. Kendel, Cleveland,©., Sec 'y and Treas. Twenty- third annual convention, .Tune. 1905, ^ La Crosse, Wis.— Henry A. Salzer is leaTing this week for his Idaho gold mine. French news of August 2 indicates continued injury to growing seed crops from hot, dry weather. Visited Chicago: C. W. Grossman, of Grossman Brothers, Rochester, N. Y., accompanied by his w^ife and two daughters, enroute to California. The Cox Seed Company, of San Fran- cisco, has leased a large warehouse in southern California and will reclean and ship Lima and other beans for the eastern seed trade direct from their farms in and around Carpenteria. North Carolina Bulh Crop. James M. Lamb, state vice-jDresident of the Society of American Florists, in his annual report states that the outlook for the North Carolina bulb crop is very good as to quality, but that the quantity will hardlv meet the demand. California Crops. Crops in the bean districts south of Santa Barbara, Gal., do not give promise of the heavy yield predicted earlier in the season. Lack cf nominal rainfall at the proper time, with total absence of low, damp fogs, so essential for successful crops in this locality and the recent hot weather, have destroyed at a conserva- tive estimate from twenty to thirty per cent of the Limas. Other varieties, hav- ing ripened prematurely, will be below grade, both in size and sample. North of Santa Barbara conditions are some- what more favorable. Other varieties of seed beans than Limas are largely culti- vated and in many cases irrigated. Where this is the case average crops may be relied on. In upper southern California tomato growing for seed is being attempted with fairly promising prospects. About 150 acres have been devoted to this crop in San Luis Obispo county. Culinary peas in northern California and Oregon indicate an average crop, but the acreage is limited compared with past years. Early rains is the factor to be figured with here, which very often ren- der the entire crop useless for seed pur- poses. Erfurt, Germany. August 5. — For the last two months we have been suflFering from most abnor- mal heat and drought and unless we get some rain soon not only pansies but all other crops are going to be bad. Crop prospects are poor. Asters look bad. A maggot started in about two weeks ago to eat off thousands of aster plants, some classes suffering more than others. Many pansy plants were scorched by the hot sun, also nastur- tiums and phlox plants have commenced to die off. Many plants mature prema- turely. Price S5.0O, by mail prepaid; terms, remitlanoe in advance with order. JUST ISSUED. The SEEDSMAN'S ASSISTANT. By Charles Johnson. — —A SEEDs:tuN OF Forty Years" Experience. A BOOK NEEDED BY EVERY SEED DEALER AS WELL AS BY EVERY BEGINNER IN THE SEED BUSINESS. VALUABLE TIPS BY A SEED EXPERT. How, When and Where to Buy to the best advantage. Addresses, alphabetically arranged. of more than one hundred and thirty of the most prominent seed-growing establishments in America and Europe. Classification of the different varieties wnhnamssof growers that are closely identified with particular kinds. Also Full List of S/nonyms of Familiarly Known Varieties of Vegetables. Table of Standard Quxntities of Vegetable and Flower Seeds for filling smUl picKets. Suggistioas for miking out a catalogue, etc., etc. IT WILL SAVE WORRY, TIME AND MONEY. SOLD ONLY BY SUBSCRIPTION. Address Subscriptions To CHARLES JOHNSON, Marietta, Penn'a. Hasslach & Roumanille Wholesale Seed Growers of VEGETABLE, FLOWER AND AGRICULTURAL SEEDS. St. Remy de Provence, FRANCE. Choice Seeds Only. First-Class References. XXX SEEDS CHINESE PRIMROSE. Finest grown, large floweriiis, frinaed. sinele and double, IS varie- ties, mixed, 500 seeds, $1.00: half-pkt., 50b. CINERARIA. Finest large-flowering, dwarf, mixed, 1000 seeds, 50o. DtlSY. Double Giant mixed, 1000 seeds, 25o. GIANT PANSY. The best large-flowering varie- ties, critically selected, 5,000 seeds, $1.00: haK pkt., 50o. 500 seeds of Giant Mma. Porret pansy seed added to every $1.00 pKt., of Giant Pansy. Cash. Liberal extra count of seeds in all packets. JOHN F. RUPP, Shiremansfown, Pa. THE HOME OF PR.MROSES. For Sale. I wish to dispose of my interest in the St. Louis Seed Co. They are doing the largest retail trade in St Louis and there is no other mail-order house here. This is a fine opportunity for some one. For further particulars address Fred. S. Plant, 814 N. 4th St., &t. Louis, Mo. EXCELSIOR PEARL TUBEROSE CALADIUM ESCULENTUM BULBS AND CANNA ROOTS. WRITE FOR PRICES. JOHN F. GROOM & BRO., Growers, iMr.A.c^ivor.>iA.. gg. c SEED. Fine varieties mixed. Trade pkt,, 60c; M-uz^i $1.00; per oz., $3.50. D. B. WOODBURY, C Pansy Specialist, S. Paris, IHe. XXX Pansy California Callas ARE READY. G'own for us by Experienced Florists.dugonly when well ripened and cured in the shade. They are as free from disease as possible. SIzai and Prieos for FallDollvery.Hoatthy Bulbs up to Grada. Diameter. . - Pet 100 IM tolM-inoh $6 00 IH to2-inoh 7.00 Vaughan's Seed Store, 84-86 Randolph St., Chicago. 14 Barclay St., New York Seed Trade Manager WANTED. The Harry N. Hammond Seed Co., Ltd., having an established seed business, aggregating some $200,000 annually, and a mailing list of some 400,0CO names, and having contraots for large amounts of numerous varieties of grain, seeds, etc., fully equipped to conduct business, desires a business manager, experienced in the business, who will put in some money, or the Company will sell its business and all property and asEets, either as a whole or in parcels. Address A. E. BOUSFIELD, Chairman, ]BA.^r CIT^S', JVXIOBC* FLORISTS' BULBS OF SELECTED QUALITY. FREESiAS CALLAS ROMANS NARCISSUS, ETC. — Complete List on Applicalion. — E.F.WintersonCo.[^^S 45-47-49 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO Winterson nan Winte'rsan It is good business policy ^ ^ ^ to mention the •?» •?• •3" American Florist Wlien you write to an advertiasr- 1904. The American Florist. 179 Seeds for Present Sowing Vaughan's Up-to-Date ''International'* Received the only reward for Mixod Pansies at the World's Fair. It is to-day better and raoro complete than ever. It contains the cream of the stock of 10 Pansy Specialists. There is no better mixture in exist- ence as all the florists who saw or used it can tell you. Price per oz., $10.00; ^-oz.. $5.00; Js-oz., $1.50; trade pbt., .50s. Vaughan's "Giant Mixture." This mixture is specially made by us from all the separate colors of Giant Trimardeau. the Giant Bugnot aod Gassier and several special strains which cannot be had any other way. If your trade demands large flowers there is no better mixture. Price M-lb-i $14.00; oz., $4.00; f.g-oz., 60c; trade pkt., 35c. Masterpiece— New Giant Curled. This strain comes nearer to "Double Pan&ies" than anything ever iDtroduced under that name. In reality the number of petals is the same as that in other Pansy flowers, but they are crimped and curled in such a fashion that the flowers appear double. Trade pkt., 50c; %-oz 75c.; 34-oz., $1.35; oz., $5.00. BRIDESMAID. Its ground color is a rosy white, rivaling in deli- cacy and beauty with the finest Apple-bbssora, and most strikingly setting otr the dark blotches of the center. Trade pkt., 25c; H-oz., 50c; oz..$3.75. Vaughan's "Elite" Mixture of Pansies. This is not a complete mixture like our International; it does not contain any pure white, yellow or other self colors, nor any other of the well-known kinds. It is comprised of the cream of four Pansy special- ists' choicest and most expensive mixtures and new and novel kinds. It is a mixture that will please ever.vbody who can appreciate quality in color, shape, size and substance, in fact everything that makes a perfect Pansy. Trade pkt., 50c; H oz., $1.50. For other Pansy mixtures and separate colors, see our Book for Florists. Vaughan's Giant-Flowered Cyclamen. Pure white, dark crimson, Rosa Von Marienthal, "Daybreak Pink,'' dark rose, while with carmine eye. Per 100 seeds, 75c; per 1000 seedsi $5.00; 250 seeds of a color at lOCO rate. Glanl-Flowered Cyclamerii extra choice mixed. Per 100 seeds, 50c; 350 seeds, $1.15; 1000 seeds, $4.50; 5000 seeds, $20.10. New Giant Orchid— Flowered Cyclamen. These are exceptionally fine, with very large flowers that are frilled and fringed in wonderful fashion. Pure White, Red, Pink, White with Carmine Eye and Lilac Colored. Each, per 100 seeds, $1.00; 10.0 seeds, $9.00. Clant Orchid-Flowared Cyclamen in choicest mixture, 25 seeds> 25c; 100 seeds, 85c; 1000 seeds, $8 OJ. CINERARIA— Vaughan's Columbian Mixture. Consists of a mixture made up by ourselves of the choicest English, French and German strains and cannot be excelled in variety of colors, bize, shape and substance of flowers and perfect habit of plant. Strictly fresh seeds just received. Trade pkt, (1000 seeds) 50c.; 3 pkta., $1.25. Calceolaria Hybrida. Choicest mixture, pkt., 50c. Mignonette New York Market. This is an extra choice strain of Mignonette for greenhouse culture. Our seed is saved from greenhouse-grown plants and by a careful grower. Price, pkt., (about 1000 seeds) 50c.; per M-oz., $2 50. "International'' Primula Mixture. Unquestionably the best mixture of Chinese Primroses. It contains the largest variety of the best selling colors. Flowers large, beautifully fringed, borne inlarge clusters well above the rich green leaves. PKt., (250 seeds), 50c; 5 pkts., $2.00. Chinese Prlmulai Chiswick, red, Alba Magnifica, white, blue, pink, striped. Kach per pkt. of 250 seeds, 50c; 1000 seeds, $1.75. A WORD ABOUT HARDY PERENNIALS. These plants are now very much in favor with all classes of people and florists should have a good supply of at least the most popular kinds, such as Delphinium, Gaillardia, Aquilegia, Campanula, Coreop sis, Wahlenbergia, Sweet William, Dianthus Piumarius and others. They are easily raised from seed and easily cared for. Send for our list of seeds of Hardy Perennials. CHicaco. VAIGHAN'S SEED STORE, new york. TRADE MARK Pansy Seed A distinct and most beauti- ful race, which for size of blooms, diversity of colors, and robust growth, is unrivaled. The flowers are much larger than the ordinary pansies, while the form, colors and markings are what a celebrated French grower terras "quite remarkable." THE FINEST STRAIN IN CULTIVATION. Far superior to any other Knglish, French or German selections. Price: $4.00 perounce; $1.00 per packet, postage paid. Dollar notes accepted in payment. THE SURREY SEED COMPANY, Ltd., Calla Bulbs Re7d. They are dug when well ripened and cured in the shade up to fine grade. From Wi to V/y to 3-inches in diameter. State amount and size wanted. Will send samples and price reasonable. ED. WAGNER, Bulb Grower, Cor. 3d & Madison St., OAKLAND, CAl. 100,000 CALLA BULBS. XCS.Ar>ir TO «HII». Per 1000 1 -inch diameter $25.00 l>4-iiich diameter 35.00 2 -inch diameter 45 00 314-iDch diameter 65.00 3 -inch diameter 95 00 ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS NANUS, strong, S-inoh 20.00 CARNATIONS, fleld-erown, now readv: G. H. Crane, Success, America 30.C0 New crop GIANT MIXED PANSY SEED M-oz.,J1.00; I-oz.,$4.00 New crop large SHASTA DAISY SEED trade pkt., 35o; l-oz.,S5.00; 1-lb., $50.00 260 plants or bulbs at 1000 rate. Charges prepaid to your city. Terms cash with order. CALIFORNIA CARNATION CO., Loomis, Cal. IF YOU HAVE NOT RECEIVED MY CATALOGUE OF Quality Bulbs, Seeds and Plants For Fall Planting, sand postal and copy will bo mailed you by return mall. Arthur T. Boddlnglon, 342 w. i4th street, New York. 180 The American Florist. Aug. 20, [ The Nursery Trade AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF NURSERYMEN. E. W. Kirkpatrick, McKinney, Tex.,Pres. ; C. L. Watrous, Des Moines, la., Vice-Pres.; George C. Seager, Rochester, N. Y., Seo'y. Thirtieth annual convention. West Baden Springs, Ind , June, 1905. J Council Bluffs, Ia, — A nursery stor- age warehouse is being built here for F. W. Menerary's Crescent Nursery Co., ot Crescent, la. The building will be 76x120 feet. Claremont, Cal. — H. Harwood Tracy is starting a greenhouse and nursery on College avenue. He is building lath houses for his plants and already has quite a stock of greenery on hand. Rochester, N. Y.— Frank H. Battles, of 49 North street, made a general assign- ment to Wm. L. Manning, of Brighton. It is understood that Mr. Battles' liabili- ties will amount to $40,000, with nom- inal assets amounting to about $20,000. Harrisburg. Pa. — Nine official inspec- tors to inspect nursery stock in Pennsyl- vania as a means of protecting the horticulturists of the state from the rav- ages of San Jose scale have been appointed by Secretary of Agriculture Critchfield. Among them are Enos B. Engle, of Waynesburg, Prof G. G. Grifi, of Lewis- burg, and Prof. George C. Butz, of the Pennsylvania State college. Ft. Madison, Ia. — C. W. Carmen, owner of the Lawrence, Kas., Nursery Company, was in the city recently look- ing over the different properties obtain- able and suitable for nursery grounds and was well pleased with the grounds and Fort Madison's facilities. It is announced positively that the nursery will leave Lawrence and the state of Kansas. It has been employing about four hundred traveling men. Lowell, Mass. Midsummer business is very dull. The storemen are taking advantage of this unusual dull spell by having their places renovated. Many of the boys are away on vacations. With this stagnation of business the supply of stock, such as it is, is on the increase, so that the prices obtained are very small. For this time of year the roses that are coming from Exeter are good. Dahlias are coming in just now in great quantities. Somehow they seem to be earlier this year and more abundant than ever before. Some excellent yellow and dark reds are loom- ing up in the windows just now and are being admired. The largest hardy hydrangea around these parts was the one that stood in front of the establishment of the late Edwin Sheppard. This plant stood for more than thirty years and attained massive proportions. In the spring it was removed to the beautiful estate of Judge Lilley. Now it is in full bloom. One can hardly believe that it could have been moved and lost none of its beauty the first year. The browntail moths which made their appearance here a few weeks ago in alarming numbers have all disappeared. But trouble is anticipated when their eggs are hatched. Mellor, of Patten's, has returned home from a two weeks' vacation spent at Salem. Leo Bonan, of the same firm, has gone to Hampton Beach for several weeks. Harold Patten returned home Satur- day after spending a couple of weeks on Plum Island. Harold is quite a favorite with the life saving crew down there. Harvey Green and family have returned from Swampscott, Mass., where they spent a delightful vacation. Lew Smith is busy glazing his new house. This is his first experience at growing carnations. John Gale has finished his two new houses and has them filled with violets. A. C. Tingley and family are at Plum Island for the month of August. A. M. Greenhouse Building;. Houston, Tex.— W. T. Houser, four houses. Natick, Mass.— Geo. W. Fullick, addi- tions. Waterloo, la.— Chas. Sherwood, three houses, each 100 feet long. Joliet, 111. — Joseph Labo, carnation house, 35x200 feet. Springfield, Mass.— Fred. M. Flagg has purchased the greenhouses of A. J. Buchleton at 183 Hickory street. He has also added a new house 37x175 feet, for growing carnations. CALIFORNIA PRIVET. A large stock of extra fine, well furnished two year plants from one to four feet. Grades much higher than most sto-k sent out. Satisfaction guaranteed. Get my prices before you place your order. Address CHAS. BLACK, hichtstown, August Rolker & Sons, IMPORT TO ORDER Manetll Rose Stocks for grafting. Forcing Lilacs, Lily of the Valley, Palms, Bay and Box Trans, Decorative Plants and Shrubs, Etc. 31 Barclay St. or P. 0. Box 752, NEW YORK. Order Now! Secure good stock. Roses, Briars. Manettis, Azaleas. Rhododendrons, Palms, Foliage Plants, Shrubs and Conifers, Bulbs and Seeds. Best quality only. Lowest prices. F. O. B. or carriage paid on application. HH CTCCI C 2a CAZNEAU STREET, • nil a I CCLCf LIVERPOOL Philadelphia Rambler. Flo Flowers brighter and much more double than Oriu son Rambler, strong grower, blooms earlier and does not bleach ont. 2!^-inoh plants , $6 00 per 100; IKO.CO per 1000 4-inoh plants 2.00 per doz.; 15.00 per 100 5-inch plants......... 3.C0 per doz ; 22.50 per 100 The Conarda Jones Co., """'^° WES1 GROVE, PA. When in Europe come and see us and inspect our extensive Nurseries. Gouda is our railroad depot. HMDY. FANCY ORNAMENTAL NURSERY STOCK. J. Blaauw & Co., BOSKOOP, HOLLAND. Catalogue free on demand. Headquarters for the famous ColoradoBlue Spruces, purest, bluest strain P/EONIAS In six distinct standard kinds, very low to the trade, in white blush, rose variegated, red and crimson. Write for prices. P^ONIAS In twelve choice NEWER kinds, including Festiva Maxima. $2.50 per dozen. POET NARCISSUS 'Large double white (grandiflora), house- grown, acclimated, blooming bulbs. $1 00 per 100; S7.60 per 1000. {^^The best flower, next to Pceonias, for Decoration Day. F. A. BALLER, Bloomington. III. Please meyition the A merican Florist when writing. CALIFORNIA PRIVET. 4 0,000, I year, 3 to 4 branches, 12 to 18 inches 300,000, 3 year, 4 to 8 '• 20 to 24 350,000, 3 year, 6 to 10 " 24 lo 36 " 50,000, 3 year, 6 to 12 " 36 to 48 " 25 000, 3 year, 8 to 12 " ' 36 to 48 '■ Two and three years. Has been transplanted. Write for Trade List and Prices. J. H.O'HAGAN, RiverView Nurseries, Little Silver, N J. AITENTION NURSERYMEN and FLORISTS. Before buying your Holland grown nursery stocif elsewhere, you should take advantage of our extremely low prices. We are headquarters for Roses, Hydrangea p. g.. Rhododendrons, Azalea mollis, Pasonlas and Ornamental trees. It will pay you to keep in touch with us and advise us of your wants. When in Holland don't forget to call on us, and inspect our nurseries. Gouda ia our railroad depot. w. VAN KLEEF & SONS, The Nurseries, Boskoop, Holland. Jacs Smits, Ud. "aaroen (branch at boskoop.) Wholesale Growers of grn^ment^i nursery stock, pot-grown forcing plants. Lilacs a specialty. Berlin and Hamburg Valley— the best quality. Catalogue free on demand. When in Europe please inspect our nurseries. NAARDFN-BUSSUM, near Amsterdam, Is our R. R. Oipot. Please mention the American Florist when zuriting. THE ROSE OF THE AGE. MME. lEVAVASSEUR, (The Baby Rambler.) H. B. May offers for Autumn delivery, strong English-grown plants from open ground. Ptioe on application. Dyson's Lane Nurseries, Upper Edmonton, ENGLAND. PEONIES. Festiva Maxima $35.00 per 100 Pine White, generally called Queen Victoria (1.00 per UO Rose, the tall-growing, heavy-bloom- ingvariety 6 00 per 100 For other varieties or ICOO rale write GILBERT H. WILD, Sarcoxie, Mo. The Cottage Gardens Go. (Incorporated. > Queens, Long Island, New York. Nursery Book, giving descriptions of nursery stock, peonies, etc., mailed upon application. Please mention the American Florist when writing. EASTERN NIRSERIES, M. M. DAWSON. Manager. JAMAICA PLAIN, MASS. Extra fine lot of EUONYMUS RADICANS. Write for Prices. I904' The American Florist. 181 gBaa^reCTi^a»gMmag««ggawBa^»B^aB^Bgrere«^^agaH«Ha«aiwaIS 12 FICUS EUSTICA 4 5 " " branched 5 7 ARAUCARIA tXCELSA 4 6 15-17 18-20 23-24 23-24 32-36 34-36 34-40 40-46 20-22 24-27 26-30 30-36 34 38 43-48 34-38 36-40 58 64 14-16 20-26 26-30 32-36 31-38 14-16 16-18 18- 20 46-53 10-13 14-18 5-6 6-6 6 6-7 6 6 4-5 4-5 ARAUCARIA EXCELSA " " compacta... tiers tiers tiers tiers tiers $1.00 L.'JO 2.00 3 00 .5.00 7.00 1.00 1.50 2 50 3.C0 2.00 4.00 8.00 1.00 2.50 Doz. $4 00 7.60 4.ro 7.50 3.00 5.00 9.00 100 83 1.00 60.00 30.00 60,0) 5.00 2-3 3-4 4-5 5 3 1.00 i.oo 1.25 1 50 1.50 5.f0 7.00 12.00 3.00 4.00 6.00 6!66 35 00 45.00 75.00 Varietv. Size. COCOS WEDDELLIANA 3 5 PANDANUS VEirCHII 5 Height. Leaves. Each. $1.00 l.CO Doz. $2.50 100 PINOAMUS UTIMS NEPHROLEP.S 80STONIENSIS.. 5 4. 5.. 6 , 7.. 8.. 10.. NEPHROLEPIS PIERSONI 7., DR4C/ENA I DIVS4...' 4. FRAGRANCE 4.. 5., 6.. 7.. MASStNGEANA 5.. ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS 2.. 3.. 4.. 5.. 6.. SPHENGERI 2.. 3.. 4.. 5.. DECUUBENS 8.. l.CO l.EO 15.00 30.00 5.00 2.00 3.00 6.C0 9.00 9.00 3.00 6.00 9.00 12.00 12.00 1.00 150 2.50 4.10 V75 1.50 2.00 SJANDENS DE^ 2.. .... 3. FERNS FOR DISHES 2. 10.00 3.oe 7.00 3.00 6.00 10.00 20.00 4.00 8.00 4.00 8.00 3 00 8.00 FERM BALLS 4.20 CYCAS REVOLUTA 25o to $4.00 each The GEO. WITTBOLD CO., 1657-1659 Buckinflham piace, CHICAGO. 184 The American Florist. Aug. 20, FIELD PLANTS. FIRST SIZE. Per 100 Per 1000 Cressbrook $ 5 00 S Crusader 12 00 100 00 Enchantress 800 75 00 Estelle 8.00 75.00 Genevieve Lord 6 00 Gov. Wolcott 6 00 SO.OO Her Majesty 8 00 70 00 Harlowarden 8 00 70 00 Indianapolis 10.00 90 00 Lady Bountiful 15 00 Mrs. Lawson 8.00 75 00 Mrs. Theo. Roosevelt 6.00 50.00 Mrs. M. A. Patten liOO 100.00 Marquis.. 6.0O Mrs. E. A. Nelson 7.00 Mrs. Potter Palmer 8.00 70.00 Mrs. Higinbotham.... 7 00 60.00 Marshall Field '. 8.00 7U.C0 Nelson Fisher 12 00 Norway 7.00 60.00 Pres. MoKinley S.OO The Belle 10 00 90.00 White Lawson (ready in September) 15.00 125.00 Asparagus Flumosus Nanus. "We are headquarters. 2V4-inoh pots perdoz.,76; per 100, $4 00 3-inoh pots perdoz., Jl.OO; per 100, 7.00 AS .'ARAGUS PLUMO JUS SEEDLINGS per 100, 1.50 Per flat of 1000, 14.00 Celestial Pepper. One of the very best of Cbriatmas plants. Strong plants, 4-inch pots per doz. , 81 25; per 100, SlO.OO NEPHROLEPIS EXALTATA BOSTONIENSIS. We have the finest stock in the West. All our plants are pot-grown busby stoclc. well furnished with fronds from the pot up, and cannot be compared with the cheap, ]ong-drawn-up, lifted stock from the bench. A sample shipment will convince you of our superior stock. STOCK READY LAST OF AUGUST. Each Per doz. Per 100 2H-inch pot plants 3 " ' '■ pans .$2 00 to . 3 00 to . 4.00 to $ .60 » 5.00 l.fO 10.00 2.50 20.00 .50 5.00 40.00 .75 8.00 60.00 i.nn 10.00 75.00 1 50 15.00 2.i>0 3. ,50 5.00 THE NEW FERN Nephrolepis Fiersoni. We have a fine stock of this beautiful Fern, all pot-grown plants ready for September delivery. At same price as Boston Ferns. THE NEW FERN Adiantum Croweauum. strong, 3-inch pot plants, per 100, $15.00; lots of 250 at 85 cents each. Begonia Gloire de Lorraine. 2i4-inch pots, per 100, $15.00; per 1000, $140.03. Rose, Dwarf Crimson Rambler. Ready October 1, 2!4-inoh. Perdoz » 5.00 Per 100 25.00 Per 1000 200.00 CHICAGO, VaUGHaN^S GREENHOUSES, Western SpringsJlL 100.000 FIELD-GROWN CARNATIONS 1 Grown on High, Dry Land. NO STEM ROT. WHITE. Per 100 Per 1000 Moonlight $1000 Alba 6.00 Queen Louis9 600 Norway 5 00 Reliance 800 LaOy Bountikil 12 00 H»r Majesty 500 Lilian Pcnd 5 00 i 75.00 75.f0 100.00 40.00 WHITE. Per 100 Per ICOO Wolcott $5.00 lorna 5.00 F ora Hill 5 00 $40.00 CRIMSON. Harl warden 6.00 5000 Hariy Fenn 6 00 Roosevelt 5.00 FANCIES. Prosperity Marshall FiMd.... Dorothy Whitney... 7jnpr Per 100 Per ICOO .... $5.00 .... 6.00 $50 00 .... 7.00 60.00 6 00 SCARLET. in.co 80 00 .... 6.(0 50.C0 Man ey .... 6 00 SCARLET, Pfr 100 Per 1000 ^ptllo » 6.00 Aoonis 6.10 Mrs. Thos*. W. Lawson 600 Enchantress 8.C0 Fair Maid 6.00 Nelson 600 Ciessbrook 5.00 $50.00 76.00 50.00 We are also booking orders for next season's Winners, "FIANCEE" and "CARDINAL." Each $12.00 per 100; $100.00 per lOOO. CHICAGO CARNATION COMPANY, James HarUhorne. Manager. JOLIET, ILL. 25,000 Carnations. ' FROM THE FIELD. Our plants are not overgrown, but are just right for planting and shipping. Free Irom all dispase. Francis Joost, Marquis, Norway, Lawson, Pros- perity, Glacier, Apollo, $1.10 per 100; $40.00 per lOJO. ftaraniiime F'om 2Vi-inch pots. J. Viaud, Uerdniuma ueaute Poltevme, Mrs. E.G. Bill, S. A. Nutt Paul Bruant, scarlet, $1.50 per 100; $15.00 per 1000. Cmilav We have the best stock on the market OmiiaA jfom 25i-inoh pots at $1.25 per 100; $10.00 per 1000. Asp. Plumosus Nanus f^r'^^^^in^'^o^ al $3.50 per 100; $24.00 per 1000. Acn Cnraniyari Strong, 2-in., $1.50 per lOO. flSpi Opiengeri j(4 qo per lOOO. spot Ca«h. The W. T. Buckley Plant Co. SPRINGFIELD, ILL. Surplus Stock Carnations. $30.00 per 1000. .SOO Appolo, 260 Lilian Pond, 250 Her Majesty, 500 Marquis, $3.60 per ICO; 1,000 Prosperity, 500 Wolcott, 1,U00 Joost, .300 Croclter, 600 Murphy's While. JOY & SON CO., Nashville, Tenn. AJ WAYS MENTION THE .....AMERICAN FLORIST WHEN WRITING ADVERTISERS FIELD-GROWN CARNATIONS EXTRA FINE STRONG PLANTS NOW IN FINE CONDITION FOR LIFTING. Mrs. T, W. Lawson, Gov. Wolcott, Prosperity, Queen Louise, Harlowarden and Estelle. JOHN N. MAY, Summit, N. J. Please mention the Americ'^.n Flo-yist -when -writing. Surplus GBrnation Plants. 425 WHITE CLOUD Sc each fOO MARQUIS 30 each 7.ii) LAWSON 3c each 1,400 FLORA HILL 4o each 801 CRANE 3c each 200 Gi-ORY 3c each l,f,0O QUEEN LOUISE 3c each SUNNYSIDE GREENHOUSES, Owotso, Mich. Please mention the A mertcan Florist when writing. FIELD-GROW^ Strong and Healthy. Flora Hill and Mrs. Ine, $4 00 per lOO. Daj break, $3.10 per 100. MRS. P. F. LAU, Rivar Grove, ill. Please mention the American Florist when writing. Carnations Carnations. Field-Grown. Strong and Healthy. Per 100 Per lOCO QUEEN $6.C0 $50.00 FAIRMAID S.00 45.00 PROSPERITY 5.00 45.00 250 at 1000 rale. AUGUST GAEDEKE & CO., Always ttientton the American Flo- rist when you order stock S igo4. The American Florist. 185 The White Carnation FRED. BURKI Will be disseminated in 1905, commencing in January. Fma(I Bufki is the result of a cross between * * ^*'» >^m 1^1 Lawson and a seedling of mucti merit — the latter being the seed parent. It possesses all the good qualities to induce the most conservative growers to include it among their best whites. Here are a few Meritorious Points: 1st. The blooms come perfect and uniform, averaging 3 to 3V2 inches. 2d. The stem measures from 20 to 30 inches, being stiff and erect and resembles that of Lawson. 3d. It never crops, but yields continuously from Novem- ber until July. 4th. The calyx is perfect, showing no tendency to bursting. 5lh. Its keeping qualities, a point not to be overlooked, are second to none and equal to the best. 6th. It transplants easily and roots like the proverbial weed. Those who saw it growing are unanimous in declaring the FRED. BURKI the ideal white in every respect. It has scored 88 points at the Detroit Carnation Conven- tion, receiving a Certificate of Merit. Don't hesitate placing your order for Fred. Burki, it will prove a good investment. PRI7ES: $12.00 per 100; $100.00 per 1000. 250 at 1000 rate.~ Orders filled strictly in rotation. FOR SALE BY S. S. SKIDELSKY, Philadelphia. E. G. HILL GO,, Richmond, JOHN MURCHIE, Sharon, Pa. F. R. PIERSON CO., Tariytown, N. Y. 4,000 Adiantum Cuneatum Plants. ^^=^=^^=^^== 2 i-2-incii Pots The Cleveland Cut Flower Co. ;§S^^^^^^:^^^^^^z :: ^ 52 and 54 High St., CLEVELAND, O. '°°° cIsh w.th o;;;; ""^ Poinsettias Strong:, youngf plants, from 2^2- inch pots, $6.03 per 100. BEX BEGONIA In fine assortment, named, from 3- inch pots, $5 00 per J 00, Nathan Smith & Son, Adrian, IMich. Otf^GLPd CLOSING OUT IvVFtSl-.^* PRICES. V/\ and 3-in., extra choice stock. Per 1000 Golden Gate }20.0a Bride 20.00 Bridesmaid 2 ).00 Mme. Chatenay 30.00 Above prices cash with order. JOHN BROD, Niles Center, HI. Grafted Roses. Bride, Bridesmaid. Golden Gate. Kaiierin, Wootton, 4-inch, S20.00 per ICO; 2-inch, $15.00 per lOO; $120.00 per 1000. Own roots, 4-inoh, $80.00 pet 1000. GEORGE L. PARKER, Waihington cor. Rockwell St., Ward 24, BOSTON. If You Are Short of Any of the rollowing Roses We have Ihem Ready to Plant Out: BRIDE. lUAID, PERLE, BEAUTY, G. GATE, LA FRANCE, IVORY and CARNOT. ^"^ GEO. A. KIHL, Pekln, ill. AMERICAN BEAUTY 3-Inch, $5.00 per 100. GATES, 2yj-inoh, per ICO S2.00 BRIDES and MAIDS, 2!/2-inch,per 100. S2.50 RHOTEN BROS. CO., Box 5 Danville, III. CARNATIONS. Extra strong, fleld-grown plants of the follow- ing varieties, ready for immediate planting: Enchantress, $10.00 per 100. Lawson, 86.00 per 100: Crane. Guardian Angel and Queen Louise, $5.00 per 100. Also PANSY SEED, grown by a Danish specialist from choice iiJxpositlon strain, (none better), $5.00 per ounce. CHRIS HANSEN, St. Paul, Minn. Rose8,Slevia. Per 1000 lO.orO 2!4-incb MAIDS $20.00 10,000 3-inch BRIDES 40.00 10,010 3-inoh BEAUTIES 50.00 2 000 2!7i-inch " 35 00 2.500 3-inoh GATES 45 00 ,500 3-inch FRANZ DEEGAN, $4.50 perlOO 1.510 PERLES 4.50 per ICO 15,000 STEVIA 30.no Rooted Cuttings Stevia 12.00 POEHLMANN BROS. CO., Morfon Grove, III. Please mention the American Florist when writing, AMERICAN BEAUTIES. Cut Roses— American Beauties and all kinds of Tea Roses at lowest prices. Trial orders solicited. HELLER BROS., New Gastle, Ind. South Park Floral Company. Please Mention The American Florist When Writing. 186 The American Florist. Aug. 20, Annual Report of the Florists' Hail Association of America. REPORT OF THE SECRETARY. The 1,871 members of the Florists' August 1, 1904, insured glass as loUows: Hail Association of America on STATES. S.S. 0.2 P*^ 1/3 ^ bLQB .^ en ot^oi H O S O'-H 3 4 6 2 4 1 lU 8 1 1,010 16,285 . Alabama . Arkansas. Colorado 339,527 Conneoticut.... 7,90D Delaware 38,498 Georgia 6,048 Illinois 281,811 Indiana 221,659 Ind Territory Iowa 301,971 Kansas 218,827 Kentucky 82,350 Louisiana 6,150 Maine 7,470 Maryland ... 133,753 Massachusetts. 21,9 0 Michigan 86,179 Minnesota 107,854 Mississippi 1,152 Missouri 637,506 Montana 81,670 Nebraska .. 263,276 N. Hampshire.. 1,600 New Jersey.... New Mexico . . . North Carolina. North Dakota . . New York 169,464 Ohio 582,651 Okla. Territory 5,075 Pennsylvania.. Rhode Island .. .South Carolina. South Dakota . . Tennessee Texas 4",395 Virginia 45,405 West Virginia. 32,320 Wisconsin 105,378 Wyoming 1,340 Washington.... 18,910 D. of Columbia. 1,317 Canada 3,'06 9,600 252,515 81,867 17,986 3,360 1,947,783 608,810 2,000 637,982 125,- 96 103,921 2,965 42,492 173,385 43,981 13.670 1,658 ...... 1.400 219,032 *10,613 00 5,355 4,200 1 1 80,041 31,080 16»,388 91 ,510 64,971 26,303 18,?86 36,94' 43,499 3,039 17,780 462,049 616 3,400 21,835 21,031 ■ 78,832 123,454 2.55,383 676,3;7 "793]i86 3.460 80,412 18,160 953,4!9 14,903 500 3,910 546,417 1,385.138 15.695 2,214,901 38,835 8,800 13,380 6,680 40,371 51,368 6,060 320,110 230.749 18,045 1,500 39,416 3,160 90,830 117,<74 414,187 15-3,!I60 2,000 . 181,519 75,603 17,4 ;5 360 55 720 II f02.6B 275.45 i6 25 8,360 15,000 10,660 2,330 56,030 600 9,462 63,371 2,310 51,878 616 2,100 1<,400 138,a50 13,734 "1.493 11,810 68,073 ■ i.58!482 20,785 's^iJoo 'iio.ibb .' 8,783 11.62) 279;363 6,670 80,071 49,3-0 . 284,627 694"844 ' 3,460 ; 21 ,691 "i62!80 35 eo 532.38 100,885 . - 1,168 ■ 3,030 .)io.e4 13,501* 70.310 1 ,265 35,411 57,610 328,386 15,595 643,354 9,950 . 86.36 - 37-50 277 46 736 55 1,200 ....... 11,4-25 31,734 3,740 10,840 7,010 1,400 6,680 . 10,003 23.353 . 6,050 . 10,377 . 19 95 63.96 150.00 Montana 3 Wyoming ....,..........' 3 Maryland ..' 11 Virginia , .1 5 West Virginia 12 North Carolina 5 Kentucky 14 Georgia. 3 Texas ". 14 LouisiaDa '. 3 Tennessee 2 Florida 1 Mississippi 1 Oklahoma Territory. ..^ 10 Indian Territory I District of Columbia..',... 4 Canada ...- 4 4 New Mexico , , 3 4 11 South Carolina. 1 The past year will go down to history as a record-breaker for the severity of its hailstorms. The hail that wrecked the Pueblo, Colorado, greenhouses was , probably the worst that has occurred since the organization of the Association. All Pueblo greenhouses were hit, and all of their owners car- ried a double insurance. Hailstorms .at Denver, Colorado, and Springfield, Mo., were also of unusual severity, and a large percentage of the florists in these cities also carried double insurance. Last fall a severe hailstorm did large damage in Philadelphia, but some of the largest losers were uninsured, and a majority of the houses hit carried only a partial insurance In severe hailstorms at Fort Plajn," N.",Y., Manheim, Pa., and Saeinaw, Mich , the Association was fortunate enough to escape payment of losses, as the florists in these local- ities carried no -insurance, evidently believing they were outside of the mythical hail belt. JOHN G. ESLER, Secretary. REPORT OF THE TREASURER. RECEIPTS. Received from Fourteenth Assessment $11,917.70 Received from Membership Fees 1,165 34 Received from New Assessments 671 03 Received from Additional Assessments 648 56 Received from Extra One-half Assessments 127.73 Received from Extra Whole Assessments 337 f4 Received from Re-insurance 353 45 Interest from Orville B. &. L. (Call Loan) 173.33 Interest from Chicago School Bond 30 00 Interest from Milwaukee Bonds 175 00 Interest from Orville Tvvp. Bonds 50 00 Interest from U. S. Government Bond 15.00 Interest from South Bend Boud 33 50 Interest from Lancaster Trust Certificates 136 .00 6,671 7,168 Total : 815,713 27 4,306,046 11,269,309 503,413 1,012,251 1,078,059 3,263,613 $19,263.60 The whole being equivalent to 20,674,358 square feet of glass insured. The amount paid for losses is the greatest for a single year since the organi- zation of the association over seventeen years ago. The receipts for the year ending August 1, 1904, were: From fourteenth assessment, $11,917.70; from new business as per Treasurer's report, $2,950.29; from reinsurance of glass broken. $253.45: from interest on investments, $591.83; making total receipts for the year, $15,712,27. The expenditures for the year were: For losses, $19,266.60; for expenses, salaries, etc., $1,944.79; lor investment, $3,077 08; total, $33,288 47. The cash balance on hand at the close of the year was $5,185.06, of which $1,248.77 belongs to the reserve fund, leaving $3,936.29 foT use in the emer- gency fund, which added to the $5,000.00 call loan investment of emergency fund gives $8,93(5.39 available for payment of losses. The reserve fund now consists of $11,400.00 invested in gilt-edged secur- ities, many of which would sell above par, and $1,248.77 cash in hands of Treasurer, making a total reserve fund of $13,648.77. 138,764 square feet of single and 93,893 square feet of double glass broken by hail has been paid for during the past year by the Florists' Hail Association of America. 904 losses have been adjusted and paid since the organization of the Florists' Hail Association, involving an outlay of $76,500. The following table may prove interesting to the student of statistics: STATES California 1 Maine 3 Vermont 3 New Hampshire 7 Rhode Island 3 Connecticut. 1<> Massachusetts 10 New York 87 New Jersey 56 Pennsylvania 67 Delaware 3 Ohio 66 Indiana 31 Illinois 81 Michigan 18 Wisconsin ' 30 Minnesota 31 Iowa 66 Missouri 63 Kansas 70 Nebraska 46 Arkansas 2 Colorado 42 North Dakota 6 South Dakota v 12 aSs^ IS". H c2 ?l3 2~,s rt a . 0 ^ to c3 t,.^ °s- 60S 0-4 o52 ._, 0) be 0 '^fl 0 ^'=! n^< 0 0^ >^i: ^a 12; ■" ^■" 3. 3. 3. 5. 5. 5. 5. 5. 5. 5. 5. 6. 6. 6. 6. 6. 6. 6. 6. 7. 7. 7. 7. 10. 15 7 4 9 2 46 2 16 1 56 3 26 9 63 7 6 29 3 35 1 3 84 2 5 133 8 30 I18 5 9 65 2 7 70 6 24 1 6 1 1 1903. Aug. Aug. Aug. Aug. Aug. Aug. Aug, Aug. Aug. Aug. Aug. Aug. Aug. Aug. Aug. Aug. Aug. Aug. Aug. Aug. Aug. Aug. Aug Aug Aug. 10 Aug. 10. Aug. 10. Aug. 10. Aug. 15. Aug. 15. Aug. 15. Aug. 15. . Aug. 15 Aug. 15. Aug. 15. Aug. 15. Aug. 18. Aug. 18. Aug. 18. Aug. 18. Aug 18. Aug. 18. Aug. 29. Aug. 39. Aug. %9. Aug. 29. Sept. 7. Sept. 7. Sept. 8. Sept. 10. Sept. 11. Sept. 11. Sept. 17. Sept. 21. Oct. 16. Oct. 16. Oct. 24. LOSSES PAID. James Cole, Philadelphia, Pa $ 136.55 J. W. Colflesh, Philadelphia. Pa 17 85 George F Christie, Clitton Heights, Pa 28.39 CoUax Avenue Floral Co.. Denver, Colo 1,280.36 Park Floral Co.. Denver, Colo 364.02 Meyers & Co., Bluflton, Ind ,59.94 A. J. Pennock, Lansdowne, Pa 32.61 Claus Matihies, Omaha, Neb 81.50 E. C. Seeger, St Paul, Minn 52 76 Jos Esslinger, Denver, Colo 450.95 Wm. K. Harris, PhiLidelphia, Pa 173.49 Wm. Didden. Philadelphia, Pa 26.71 C. & G L. Pennock, Lansdowne, Pa 111.02 Swain Nelson tt Son, Chicago, 111 36 61 William C. Walter, Denver, Colo 339.80 George Zimmer, Sr., Omaha, Neb 37.16 Aug. Lutz, Philadelphia, Pa 7.40 Geo. Pastor, Huntington. Ind 366.41 Geo. R. Geiger, Nazareth, Pa 2.24 Hi'niv S.-hweitzer, Mendota, 111 244.83 WiiUcr.t Kichmond, Harmon, Colo 51.65 Louis /.;idina, Omaha, Neb 7 00 Henry Carstens, Omaha, Neb 40.00 Philip Fulmer, Cardington, Pa 34.53 Claude J. Hunt, Harmon, Colo 21 45 R. Scott & Sod, Sharon Hill, Pa 30.33 Mrs. Annie Cranney, Minneapolis, Minn 39.93 E.C Smith, Secane, Pa 63.10 Geo. H. Basenscheer, Denver, Colo. .■ 33 60 J N. Spanabel, East Palestine, Ohio 19 25 Emil Glauber, Montclair, Colo 1,426.66 Geo. K. Kester. Cardington, Pa 16.45 Hess * Swoboda, Om,aha, Neb 155 95 Karl Muller, Philadelphia, Pa 20.45 A. Donaghue, Omaha, Neb 115.71 Thomas Morris, Harmon, Colo 9.50 Fred. Hall, Montclair, Colo 29.01 R. J, Groves, Atchinson, Kans 6 10 Ed. P.almer, Chicago, 111 6.58 J. F. Amman, Edwardsville, 111 29 56 C. E. Carbine, Wadsworth, Ohio 5.65 Mrs. R. Mauff, Denver, Colo 480.17 R. Tindall. Independence, Mo 40 66 J. C Reunison, Sioux City, Iowa 158.53 Matthew Kronz, Great Falls, Mont 25 60 J. S. Bowdey, Raton, New Mexico 10.64 Chaffln Floral Cj., Cheyenne, Wyo 15000 E. G. Bunyar, Independence, Mo 90.00 Alfred Broman, Independence, Mo , 115 17 Edward Kline, Sr., Streator, 111 6.74 Otto Andrea.'Center Valley, N. Y 3 84 Salter Bros., Rochester, N. Y 26.00 Fred. Bishop, Sioux City, Iowa 161.91 F. Kloss, St. Peters, Minn 80.12 Geo. R. Geiger, Nazareth, Pa 3 95 Nichols Bros., Atlantic, Iowa 174.40 E. F. Walters, Wakefield, Kans 31.20 1904. The American Florist. 187 ANNUAL REPORT OF THE FLORISTS' HAIL ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA.-Continued. li)04. -Mar. 23. Mar 33. Mar. as. .Mar. 28. .Mar. 28. Apr. 1. Apr. 7. Apr. 7. Apr. 7. Apr. 7. Apr. 7. Apr. 7. Apr. 7. Apr. 9. Apr. 13, Apr. 18. .Vpr. 18. Apr. 21. Apr. 25. Apr. 25. Apr. 30. May 7. May 11. May 18. May 18. May 18. May 20. May 25. Jlay 25. June 1. June 1. June 1. June 1. June 1. June 1. June 2. June 2. June 4. .Tune 4. June (i. June 6. June 9. June 9. June 14. June 16. June 16. June 20. June 23. .rune 23. June 28. July 5. July 8. July 9. July 13. July 14. July 21. July 22. July 22. July 22. July 23. July 22. July 22, July 22. July 25. July 25. July 25. July 25. July 25. P. B. Tinker, Peru, Ind : 17.99 J. AV. Rentz c& Sons, Peru, Ind 31.36 H. M Humfleld, Frankfort, Ind 36.55 E Knabe, Frankfort, Ind 38.95 Wabash Floral Co., Wabash. Ind 251.96 P. Finn, Carthage, Mo 89.26 J. W. Coree, Whitewright, Tex 11.65 Draper & .Sou, Springfield, Mo 240.24 Summerfleld Floral Co.. Springfield, Mo 367.25 Chas. Summerfleld, Springfield, JIo 823.73 H. A. Hall, .Toplin, Mo 399.30 Wm. Plum, Springfield, Mo 14.70 Wm Challant, Springfield. Mo .537.74 H. W. Roth, Laf.ayette, lud , 36.95 Ed Avenarius, Dubuque, Iowa 5.46 Rudolph Koppen, Springfield, Mo 321.05 S. Western Floral Co , St. Louis, Mo 34.16 Andrew Scheidegger, Kirkwood, Mo 81.10 Ed. Quinn, Springfield, Mo 388.97 J. AA'. Goree, Whitewright, Tex., balanve duo 4.71 Chas. P. Muller, Wichita, Kans .... 14.25 S. D. Br.audt, Clay Center, Kans 81.10 Chas. Humfeld, Clay Center, Kans 74.70 Jno S. Morris, Jlerriam, Kans 39.80 Samuel Muntz. Dubuque, Iowa 3.39 Wm. Shick, Wichita, Kans 16 30 W. J. Barnes, Kansas Ciy, Mo 53.20 Nelson Jarrett, Drakemon, Mo 10..S0 ■Jacob Tobler, Kansas City, 5Io . 17.84 W. L. Rock Flower Co. , Kansas City, Mo 46.44 Alfred Browman, Independence, Jib 337.27 Howard P. Kleinhaus, Easton, Pa 31.57 Geo. B. Windier, St. Louis, Mo 14.40 Chas. Beiderman, Kansas City, 51o 15.00 Wallace & McMurray, Pueblo, Colo 523.00 L. E. Daltou, Pueblo, Colo 367 00 J. J. Thomas, Pueblo, Colo 872.00 J. O. Zimmerman, Pueblo, Colo 755.30 M. D. Hoagland, Pueblo, Colo 106 7J AV. D. Alt, Pueblo, Colo 120.32 Furrow Bros., Guthrie, Okla 377.46 Mrs. Augusta Baker, Pueblo, Colo 608.70 E G. Donley, Pueblo, Colo 420 30 Mrs. Ida Latshaw, Pueblo, Colo 172.70 Ellwanger A: Barry, Rochester. N. Y 45.43 August Luther, Kansas City, Alo 33.65 G. Fleischer, Pueblo, Colo 1,80.5.98 B. II. Thome, Wooster, Ohio 13.60 H. W. Wright, Araarillo, Texas 47.60 Alice Kinney, New Franklin, Mo. 5.63 E. R. Riple.v, Colorado Springs, Colo 30.95 Alexander Rose, Lead City, South Dakota 19.95 S. M. Harbison, Danville, Ky 46 35 John Buchi, Salina, Kans 3.50 Dole Floral Co., Beatrice, Neb 1C506 Edmund C. Haines, Bedford Station, X. Y 11.09 Andrew Guth, St. Louis, Mo 1170 Chas. A. Juengel, St. Louis, Mo 8.50 W H. Searing, Greely, Colo 403.08 A. Gardner, Greely, Colo 43.00 Missouri Botanical Garden, St. Louis, Mo 153.50 Chas. Halzborn, St. Louis, Mo 41.33 Michel Plant and Seed Co., St. Louis, Mo 243.30 B. S Brown, Kansas City, Mo 338 84 P. Keuchenmeister, AVichita, Kans 18 60 John JI. AValther, St. Louis, Mo 14.28 Leo Wellenreiter, Danvers, 111 1.163 Henry C. Schweimau, Danvers, 111 3.460 1903. .Sept. 10. Sept. 10. Sept. 10. .Sept, 19. Sept. 38. KXPENSES. 5. 23. 24. 14. 13. 13. 25. 26. 6. Oct Oct, Oct, Deo. 1904. Jan. Jan. Jan Jan. Feb. Mar 31 Mar. 33. Apr. 1. Apr. 7. May 7. Alav 9. Atav 31. June 33. July 14. July 18. Julv 18. July 21. July 21. July 21. .luly at. .;uly 31. July 22. Total. Aiuei-ican Florist, advertisement Florists' li^xchange, advertisement ,1. G. Esler, postage and express A. T. De Lii .Alare, printing F. L. Fuller tt Co . bond Hackensack Republican, printing , A. T De La Mare, printing A. T. De La Mare, printing .. . :. J G. Esler, part salary_(*300). postage (*28 56) etc. * 11.00 1.85 13.58 387 1.077.08 13.00 78.90 32.75 328. .56 Orville Building and Loan Association, loan 1,0'',0.00 Lancaster Trust Co., box rent two years 1000 A. T. De La Mare, printing ." 390 Raynor A- Perkins, envelopes 6.80 F.J. Faesig, printing i 75 P. J. Faesig, printing 2.50 J. G. Esler, postage, etc 30 68 J. G Esler, salary account 300.00 A. T. De La Mare, printing n.50 A. M. Herr, postage, etc 37.40 A. T. De La Mare, printing .2.25 A. T. De La Mare, printing 3.25 Florists' Publishing Co. , advertisement : 15 00 J. G. Esler. postage ■ 38.60 P. J. Faesig, printing ; 3.00 American Gardening, advertisement 7.50 Gardening, advertisement 7.50 American Florist, advertising 15.00 J. G. Esler, balance due on salary 510.00 J. C. A^'aughan, salary and postage. 158.85 A. M. Herr, salary 404 00 The Florists' Exchange, advertisement 15 00 W. 021 .87 DISBURSEMENTS ON ACCOUNT OP LOANS. Sept. '8. 1903. P. L. Fuller & Co., South Bend bond (Reserve Fund) *I,077.0K .Ian. 18. 19J4. Orville Bldg. and Loan Ass'n (Emergency-Fund) 1,000.0J lotal *3,077.08 RESERA'E FUND INVESTMENTS C'ertificates of Deposit with the Lancaster Trust Co % 3,40''.00 Chicago School Bond 500.00 U. S. Government Bond \\ 5oo]o0 Orville Twp. Bonds (two) 1,00000 (Uty of Milwaukee Bonds (five) s'ooo.OO South Bend, Ind , Bond 1^000.00 Total... *ll,400.00 EMERGENCY FUND INVESTAIENT, 1 'nil loan to the Orville Bldg. and Loan Association if 5,000.00 Total investment ■ :fl6,4t0.0J RECAPITULATION. To balance on hand August 1, 1903 $12,761.26 Total receipts for year ending .'Vugust 1, 1904 15,712.37 By losses paid for year ending August 1 , 1904 . By expenses and investments By balance, cash on hand if38,473.53 $19,366 60 4,031.87 5,185.06 .f38,473.53 ALBERT M. Hl'.RR. Tiv.isurer. Total. 3il9,266.60 Field-Grown Carnations NOW READY. Per 100 NEW DAYBREAK $12.00 GOV. LOWNDES S.OO GENEVIEVE LORD 6.00 HARLOWARDEN 8.00 NORWAY 6.00 PROSPERITY 6.00 Write us for other varieties and prices. H.WEBER&SONS, Oakland, Md. Please mention the American Florist when writing. K-MNAfiONS 3,900 Harlowarden, 500 Este'Ie, 500 Palmer, 4C0 Lawson, ISO Nelson, $5.00 per 100; $45.00 per 1000. 700 Enchantress, $6.00 per 100; $65.00 per 1000. 1,700 Higinbotham, 200 Marshall Field, 2,100 Norway, $4 60 per 100; $40.00 per 1000. 600 Lady Bountiful, $12 per 100; $100 per 1000. 500 at the 1000 rate. Frank FischBri Biuk'isLAND.iLL, Please mention the American Florist when writings CARNATIONS. Clean, stocky Plants, guaranteed r^ady for bench- ing. Going back to lettuce: no surplus stock. Per 100 Per 1000 6,000 Marquis $8.50 $32.00 1,100 Jubilee 3.60 32.(0 1,100 Crane 4.00 35.00 500 Bradt 4 00 3,500 Glacier 4.60 38 00 1,200 Morning Glory 4.50 38 00 1,800 Peru 4.50 88.00 800 Day tjreak, 'White 4.50 38.00 1,800 Lawson 6.00 45.00 500 Estelle 6 00 45.00 500 at 1000 rate. CASH. Blanksma Bros., Grand Rapids.Mich. LETTUCE GROWERS, R. P. D No. 11. CARNATIONS Good Healthy Plants, Free from Disease. LAWSON, ^VH1TE CLOUD, ROOSEVELT, PROSPERITY, CROCKER, FLORIANA, LOUISE. ^-Write for prices. Also Ivory and Golden Gate Roses, 2-inch pots, at 2c. yy yy COLES, Kokomo, Ind. Field-Grown CARNATION PLANTS. Extra ilring Dlintt, rtady for Immadiaie shipment. QUEEN LOUISE. NORWAY. WHIT-: CLOUD, LORNA PROSPERITY. HISINBOTHAU. FLORA HILL, L*WON. GEN-^VIEVE LORD. NELSON GUAHD.AN ANGEL, All of the above varieties, $6.00 per 100; $50.0J per lOcO. Price quoted is for flrst-elass selected stock. Can supply cheaper grades if desired. ORDER NOW. GHAS. W. McKELLAR, 51 Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO. STRONG FIELD PLANTS. Carnations. la.OfO LAWSON $50.00 per 1000 10,000 WHITE CLOUD 4i 00 " 10,000 FLORA HILL 45.00 immediate Delivery. 59 Wabash Ave. CHICAGO. Successful Growers are Wanted To kitow that they can dispose of all their surplus stock by adver- tising 10 the American Florist. TRY IT NOV. 188 The American Florist. Atlg. 20, Field-Grown Carnations It Has Been a Good Growing Season With Us and Plants are in Fine Shape, Strong and Bushy. Per JOO JOOO Mrs. T.W. Lawson $6.00 $50.(j0 Mrs. Nelson 5.00 45.00 Mrs. Higinbolham 4.00 35 00 Chicago 6.00 50,00 Mrs. Ine 4.00 35.00 Flora HiU 5.00 45.00 Peru 6.00 50.00 ■White Cloud 500 45,00 Roosevelt 6.00 50.C0 Guardian Angel 4.00 35.00 McKinley 6.00 50 00 Mrs.Bradt 6 00 5000 Estelle 6.00 50.00 Gov. Wolcott 6.0O 50 CO Norway 5.00 45 00 Queen Louise 6.00 50.00 Harlowarden 6.00 50.00 Rose Plants strong Stock from ZVs-inch Pots. Low Prices to Close Out. Illin F IflHIl The finest pink rose UntrLI JUIIIl yetintroduced.beau- ^^ titul color, free blormer, best money-maker. $20.00 per 100; $150.00 per 1000. Per 100 1003 WmcIChateniy $3 09 $25 00 Sunrise 5.00 40 00 Bride 2.50 20.00 Mud ■ 2 50 20.00 Golden Gate 2.50 20.00 3-INCH POTS. Per 100 1000 Chatenay $5 00 $40 00 Miid 3.50 30 00 Bride 3.50 30 00 Golden Gate 3.50 30.00 All >tock sold under express condition that if noi satisfiictory it is to be returned immediatelv, when money will be refunded. PETER REINBERG, 51 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO,. Please mention the American Florist when writing* 10,000 FIELD-GROWN CARNATIONS. Clean and Stocky Plants. Per lOo ENCHANTRESS $7.00 QUEEN LOUISE 6.00 NORWAY 5.00 LILLIAN POND 500 CROCKER S.OO MRS. NELSON 5 00 Pittsbure Cut Flower Co., 504 Liberty St., PITTSBURG. 150,000 FIELD GROWN CARNATIONS. MACEO, crimson .06 FLORIANA, pink 05 ETHEL CROCKER, pink 05 ELDORADO, yellow OS SUCCESS, light pink OS ORIOLE, scarlet OS MERMAID, pink OS GOV. ROOSEVELT, crimson 06 DOROTHY, pink OS J. L. DILLON, Bloomsburg, Pa. QUEEN LOUISE, white 06 ENCHANTRESS, light pink 10 LAWSON, pink .07 MRS. POTTER PALMER, scarlet 06 CHICAGO, red 06 J. H. MANLEY, scarlet 06 MRS. E. A. NELSON, pink 06 Field -Grown CARNATIONS strong, Healthy Plants, Free From Disease. WHITE. Per 100 Per lOOO White Cloud $5.00 $45.00 Norway 5.00 40.00 Her Majesty 6.00 50.00 Queen Louise 500 45.00 Flora Hill 6.00 55-00 PINK. Mrs. Lawson 6.00 55.00 Cressbrook 5.00 45.00 Guardian Angel (Sport) S.OO 45.00 LIGHT PINK. Enchantress 8.00 7500 Mrs. Higinbotham 5.00 45.00 Morning Glory 6.00 50.00 RED. Mrs. Poller Palmer 5.00 45.00 America 4.00 35.00 Estelle 6.00 60.00 Harlowarden 5-00 45.00 VARIEGATED. Prosperity 6.00 50 00 WIETOR BROS., 51 Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO. For Sale. Per 1000 50,000 Flora Hill, - $50.00 10,000 Guardian Angel, 35-oo 1,000 Nelson, - - - 50.00 1,000 Lawson, - - . 50.00 JACOB P. PHILLIP, 4468 N. Western Ave., CHICAGO. CARNATIONS strong, healthy, field- grown plants, in ihe following varieties: 130 Armazindy per lOO, $S.OO 450 Crane " 5.00 376 Enchantress " 8.00 420 Gen. Maceo " 6.00 260 Genevieve Lord " S.OO 17S Gov. Wolcott " 6.00 135 Guardian Angel " 6 00 100 Marquis " 6.00 360 Melba •' 6.00 100 Morning Glory " 6.00 900 Mrs. Joosl " 6.00 340 Prosperity " 6.00 CASH WITH OBDER. L L MAY & CO., St. Paul, Minn. Mention Am. Florist when ordering. Fine Healtiiy Field-Grown Plants. No Stem Rot. Per 100 Per lOOO LAWSON, pink $5.00 $4S.OO NELSON, pink 5.00 45.00 GUARDIAN ANGEL, pink 4.00 35.00 HIGINBOTHAM, pink 5.00 4S.00 FLORA HILL, white 4.00 35.00 WHITE CLOUD, white 5 00 45.00 QUEEN LOUISE, white S-OO 45.00 PERU, white 5.00 45 00 JOOST, pink 4.00 3500 LORD, pink 4.00 35.00 ROSE PLANTS. 22,000 Large, Clean Stock. BRIDESMAID, BRIDE, IVORY at $18.00 per 1000. GEO. REINBERG, 51 Wabash Avenue, Field-Grown Per 100 Wolcott JS.OO Marquis 5 00 Lillian Pond S-OO White Cloud 4.00 Norway 4.00 Sunrise 4.00 Eldorado 4.00 Good Strong Planis A No. 1 Condition... Per 100 JoOSt $4.00 America 4.00 Cressbrook 5.00 Nelson 5.00 Flora Hill 4.00 Roosevelt SOO Daybreak 4.00 Glacier 5.00 J. B. HEISS, DAYTON, OHIO. CARNATIONS stock nice, clean and healthy. Per 100 Per 1000 8,000 LAWSON $4.00 $37.50 2,500 NORWAY 4.00 35.00 CASH. KRIIMG BROS, p-airbury. III 1904. The American Florist. 189 DECORATIVE PLSNTS. We are offering at the present time some exceptional values in Decorative Plants, especially in the line of large Kentias, the principal sizes among which are quoted below. If your supply requires replenishing, now is the time to stock up at most favorable prices.' MADE-UP PLANTS OF KENTIA FORSTERIANA. Kaob feet high $20.00 16.00 12.60 7.60 6.60 5.00 a 00 60 12 inch tubs, 3 to 4 plants in a tub, 7 f 12 inch tubs, 3 to 4 " " 6 to 7 10 inch tubs, 3 " " 6 to 6'., 9 inch tubs, 3 " " S'i to 6 9 inch tubs, 3 " " 5 to 5!4 8 inch tubs, 3 " " 4 to 4^ 7 inch pois, 3 p'ants in a pot, 3 5 inch pots, 3 to 4 " " 1!4 SINGLE PLANTS OF KENTIA FORSTERIANA. 12 inch 12 inch 10 inch 10 inch 9 inch 8 inch 8 inch 8 inch 8 inch 7 inch 6 inch 6 inch 6 inch tubs, tubs, pots, pots, pots, pots, pots, pots, pots, pots, pots, pots, pots. 6 to 7 leaves, 7 6 to 7 to 8 feet high $25.00 6 to 7 6 to 7 6 to 7 6 to 7 6 to 7 6 to 7 6V4 6 " 5y=to6 •' 6 to5!4 " 4V4 " 4 " 42 to 45 inches high 42 36 32 to 36 30 to 32 28 to 30 12.60 10 00 7 50 6.C0 5.00 4.00 3.00 2 60 2.00 1.60 1.25 1.00 SINGLE PLANTS OF KENTIA BELMOREANA. 10 inch pots, 6 to 7 leaves, 42 to 48 inches high $6.00 10 inch pots, 6 to 7 6 inch pots, 6 to 7 6 inch pots, 6 5 inch pots, 5 to 6 4 inch pots, 5 to 6 36 to 42 30 to 36 28 to 30 20 10 22 16 to 18 4.00 160 1.25 .75 .35 ARAUCARIAS. We have an immense stock of the following sizes all of which will be found of exceptiona good value. ARAUCARIA EXCELSA. Each. 4 inch pots, 5 to 6 inches high, 2 tiers $ .86 3 tiers 60 3 to 4 tiers 76 4 tiers 1,00 4 tiers 1.25 4 to 6 tiers 1,60 4 inch pots, 8 to 10 inches high, 6 inch pots, 12 to 14 inches high 6 inch pots, 14 to 16 inches high 6 inch pots, 16 to 18 inches high 7 inch pots, 20 to 24 inches high ARAUCARIA EXCELSA GLAUCA, Each. 6 inch pots, 13 to 15 inches high, 3 tiers $1.25 7 inch pots, 16 to 18 inches high, 4 tiers 1.75 7 inch pots, 22 to 2J inches high, 4 to 5 tiers ', 2.00 ARAUCARIA ROBUSTA COMPACTA. 6 inch pots, 10 inches high, 2 to 3 tiers $1.26 6 inch pots, 12 inches high, 3 tiers 1.60 7 inch pots, 16 inches high, 3 to 4 tiers 1 76 For a complete list of Seasonable Stock see our current wholesale catalogue. HENRY A. PREER, 714 Chestnut St., Philadelphia. New Geranium Telegraph TRULY THE GRANDEST INTRODUCTION TO THE GERANIUM FAMILY. Come see it'Growing at our Establishment Inside and Out. The Telegraph will be sought by all, for Conservatory or Window Decoration, and for Bedding out. A Sure Money Maker for the Trade, Telegraph will sell at sight. Its mammoth size, beautiful color, strong habit of growth, and remarkable productiveness, gives it a place on the market above all others. Telegraph is a seedling of 190O; parentage, Mrs. E. G. Hill and Wonder; robust grower; foliage dark green with zone, flowers single, of immense size, rich, deep orange cerise in color. Has proven gilt-edged through every test, during the past four years. Unsurpassed for bedding out. Indispensible for conservatory or window. It comprises all the qualifica- tions for a good commercial and fancy geranium. Awarded Certificate of Merit by the Dutchess County Horticultural Sociely, and the New York Florists' Club. Strong Plants, ZU-incli Stock, Ready Octobsr 1, $20.00 per 100. ORDER NOW, Propagate Through the Winter, Offer to Your Trade Next Spring, Will Find Telegraph the Best Money Maker on the Market. THOS. DEVOY & SON, Poughkeepsie, N. Y. Selling Agents: VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE, Chicago and New York. H. A. DREER, Philadelphia, Pa. THE E. G. HILL COMPANY, Richmond, Ind. THE LIVINGSTON SEED COMPANY, Columbus, Ohio. 4-Inch Pot Plant "TELEGRAPH." 190 The American Florist. Aug. 20, )I30 in Prizes THIS YEAR AT TheH.A.MeldrumCo.'s THIRD ANNUAL FLOWER SHOW, NOVEMBER 9lli TO IZth INCLUSIVE. BUFFALO, N. Y. Address Chas. H. Keitsch, Supt., 810 Main Streat, BUFFALO, N. Y. 60,000 Field-Grown CARNATIONS Clean Healthy Plants. Per 100 Enchantress - $8 00 Lawson $5 00 to 7.00 flora Hill 4 00 to 6 00 Guardian 4ngel 4.00 to 5 00 Morning Glory 5 00 to 6.00 Prosperity 6 00 Also Others. Write far prices on large lots. W. H. Watson, LAPEER, MICH. AMERICAN FLORIST COMPANY'S DIRECTORY FOR 1904. THIS 1904 Trade Directory is fully revised to date, with thousands of neiv names and changes of addresses. It contains 412 pages, including complete lists of the Flo- rists, Seedsmen and Nurserymen of the United States and Canada. These lists are arranged both by states and all alphabetically. It also contains lists of Firms that issue catalogues, Horticultural Supply Concerns, Parks, Cemeteries, Landscape Architects, Experiment Station Horticulturists, Botanical Gardens, Leading Foreign Houses, and much other conveniently indexed and valuable trade informa- tion. PRICE $2.00 POSTPAID. THE AMERICAN FLORIST CO. 324 Dearborn Street, CHICAGO, ILL., U. S. A. For WINTER FLOWERING. Extra fine, bushy plants, perfectly healthy. Propagated and grafted from flowering wood. LIBERTY, FRANZ DEEGAN, SVa-inch pots, per 100 $18.00 MAID, BRIDE, GOLDEN GATE, IVORY, LA FRANCE, KAISERIN, 3^2- pots, per 100 15.00 O^wix I^oot«s BEAUTY, IVORY, LA FRANCE, 3-inch pots, per 100 BRIDE, MAID, PERLE, GOLDEN GATE, 3-inch pots, per 100.. ..$7.00 .. s.oo J. L. Dillon, Bloomsburg, Pa. Please mention the A merican Florist when wriiinsc. GRAND NEW RED ROSE Etoile de France (HYBRID TEA.) The Queen of the Red Roses for forcing. Of a rich, brilliant color, much more vigorous and easier to grow than Liberty. Ready for distribution Nov. i, 1904 by J. PERNET-DUCHER, VENISSIEUX.LES-LYONS, (Rhone, France.) CARNATIONS. 75,000 From Field-Grown. This stock is very fine, large, clean, healthy, free from stem rot or disease of any kind. Inspection invited. Per 100 Perl 000 LAWSON $6.00 $50.00 ROOSEVELT $6.00 $30.00 GOV, WOLCOTT $6.00 $50.00 FLORA HILL $5-00 $45.00 PERU $5.00 45.00 TRIUMPH $5.00 $45.00 J. A. BUDLONG, Chicago, III, CARNATIONS. Queen Louise... j Lillian Pond i Enchantress, the ideal carnation, Per 100 1000 the two best whites. .$6 $50 .. 7 60 A few others in smaUer quantities. Send for list of what you want. Plants are in good con- dition and out of two acres of plants I have not lost one by stem rot. Per 100 1000 Asparagus Plumosus Nanus $3.00 $25.00 Asparagus Decumbens 3.00 25.00 LANCASTER, PA. ALBERT M. HERR, Please mention the American Florist when writing. -SURPLUS- Carnations 500 LOENA. ■100 DOROTHY, 200 DAYBREAK, 100 APOLLO, 2,000 Q,UEEN LOUISE, 8,000 FLORA HILL, 1,COO LAWSON, l.COO CEANE. 1.000 WHITE CLOUD, $5.00 per 100; S45.C0 per 1000. Cash with order. W. SABRANSKY, Kenton, Ohio. CARNATIONS Healthy stock of field plants 85.0 0 per Hundred. Prosperity. Ifoosier Maid, Wolcott, Lorna, Guardian Angel. HENRY BAER, Peoria, III. Please mention the American Florist when writing. FIELD-GROWN - Carnation Plants Medium. Per 1000 Per 1000 8.O0O Lawson S35.00 1,000 Norway $3000 8,000 Flora Hill.. 30.00 500 Manly 40.00 If the etitire lot is wanted I will make them at 830 00 per 1000. Cash with order. PETER J. SCHUMER, Evanston, III. Please mention the A merican Florist when writing. Valuable to Employers and Employes. American Florist Co.:— I must say than the American Florist occupies a high position in keeping us constantly posted on the doings of the trade. I would not be without it as I consider its notes and illustrations of great value to myself and employes. Helena, Mont. Charles O. Horn. 7^0-/. The a mbr ican Fl orist.- 1^1 ^DIANTUM (fROWEANUM''^ ^^, W.r.KASTING Sole Distributor, BUFFALO, N. Y. I.ENERAL JOBBING AGENTS: H A. DREER. Philadelphia, Pa. W W. BARNARD & CO., Chicago, III. VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE, Chicago and New York. E. G. HILL CO., Richmond. Ind. F R. PIERSON CO., Tarr/town, N Y. LAKEVIEW ROSE GARDENS. Jamestown, N. Y. C. C. POLLWORTH CO., Milwaukee. Wis. A N. PIERSON, Cromwell, Conn. THE PROGRESSIVE, KEEN AND DISCERNING FLORIST WILL THIS YEAR BUY Of THIS STAI^D.^RD IMRODICTION THAT IS TREEIY CONCEDED THE BEST OF ALL ADIANTUMS. A Great Acquisition. WM. F. K4STING, SOLE DISTRIBUTOR. The best of all ferns for cut fronds. Brings the highest prices. The easiest to grow and the easiest to sell. Has received the highest enconiums from the leading cut flower dealers in the counlry. ADIANTUM CROWEANUM orib^inated at Utica, N. Y., about four- teen years ago, and has been extensively grown by the original owner Mr. Crowe, who has received phenomenal prices for the cut fronds la the Xew York and other markets and has created a great demand for it. Buy now. Buy liberally and reap the benefits. The fronds are long, elegantly proportioned and of a texture that renders it the best keeper and shipper of all Adiantums. It is a very free and continuDus grower, requires no rest and responds readily to fertilizers. Anyone can grow it and get good money for it. IntPAfiiirDP'c nocrrintinn A free grower, the darkest of the lUllUuUI/CI a UCotI ipilUlli Adiantum family and the longest stemmed. It has also the most graceful foliage; the average length of the fronds measuring 30 inches. It is by far the best keeper. Cut fronds can be kept fresh several weeks in a cool place. It is also one of the best ferns for a dwelling house. I have given presents of this fern to several Utica friends, and from my own observation note it grows better" than the Boston fern. I gave up rose cultivation some ten months ago in order to devote all my attention to fern cultivation for cut fronds. 1 find from the same amount of bench room this fern pavs me $1.50 to- every $1.03 obtained from roses. PETER CROWE. Botanic Gabden, Barvard Oniveksity. Cambbidoe, Mass., Augusts, 190i. Dear Mr Stewart: — After growing Adiantum Croweanum and Adiantum Hybridum for one year I find that they are quite distinct. Adiantum Croweanum has longer fronds, grows more upright and has smaller pinnules than Hybridum. Adiantum Hybridum does not grow quite as tall as Croweanum, the fronds not quite as straight or upright as Croweanum and are of darker shade of green. The pinnules are much larger than in Croweanum. Dr. Benjamin Robin- son of the Gray Herbarium examined the plants this day and said they were quite distinct. Yours respectfully. ROBERT CAMERON. MANY STRONG INDORSEMENTS GIVEN IN OUR CIRCULAR OE TESTIMOIVUIS FREE ON REQlt&T. STOCK NOW READY TO SHIP, out of 3-inch pots, strong plants at the following prices:— S5. 00 per doz.; $35.00 per 100; $250.00 per 1000. 3i at 100 rate; 350 at 1000 rate. ALSO STOCK PLANTS FROM BENCH, in size requiring 8 to 10-in. pots, S9.00 per doz.; $67.50 per lOU; $600.00 per 1000. A booklet on growing this Fern, by the originator, Mr. Crowe, free with every shipmt'ut. 383-87 Ellicott St., Buffalo, \, Y. S. S. SKIOELSKY, Travsling Rsprssantative; Mail Address, 824 N. 24lh St., PHILADELPHIA, PA. PnnTTTTffnnTTnnnnHntttmiTnnnn»TtffnnnffnnnTTnnniTT7TTnwnwTTn»TTffWH!T!in!>t>t>nwnHW»tMi»ttHi!t>»nT»»tfHtTtMt!TT>q i Announcement to the Trade, i We have purchased the stock, fixtures, book accounts and good will of the firm of Geo. A. Sutherland, (Bankrupt) Wholesale Florists and Dealers in Florists' Supplies, formerly doing business at 34 Hawley St. We shall offer their stock at reduced prices. In regard to their customers we shall be pleased to give orders from their late customers every attention possible. Will also be glad to extend any courtesy that customers are entitled to. We trust we shall be favored with your patronage, and again assure you of our best intentions. N. F. McCarthy & co. WHOLESALE FLORISTS. 84 Hawley St., BOSTON, MASS. | 192 The American Florist. Aug. 20, ASP.SPRENGERI PLANTS In 4 to 7-inch pots. Fine stock in large quantity at a bargain. J. H. BORNHOEFT, TIPTON, IND. FINEST LINE OF Boston and Pierson Ferns We have ever offered this time of the year in 2H, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 and 10 inch pots. Plumosus and Sprtngeri in 2V,. 3. 4 and 5-inoh. Write GEO. A. KUHL, f>els:ln. 111. Please mention the A merican Florist when writing. Aiparagus Plumosus, 2-inch pots, S3.00 per 100; % 0.0.1 per 1000. 600 at 1000 rate. Asparagus Decumbens, 3-inch pots, 50c per doz; Ki.UU per 100 Asparagus Sprengeri. 2-inch pots, $2 00 per 100; $15 00 per lOOti. 5r0 at 1000 rate. Asparagus Sprengeri, strong, 3-inoh pots, 75o per doi. ; m Ou per 100 Crotons. fancy varieties, 4-inch pots, 83.00 per doz. Smilax, 2V4-inoh pots, %i 00 per 100; $15.00 per 1000. C. EISELE, 11th & Jefferson Sts., Fhiladtlphia, Pa. Boston Ferns. $5.00 per 100; $40.00 per 1000, cut from bench. ANNA FOSTER FERNS, $5.00 per 100; $40.00 per 1000, cut from bench. Larger plants 2.Sc to 50a each. ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS NANUS, 4-inch, $10.00 per 100. KENTIA PALMS. L. H. FOSTER, 45 King St., Dorehestor, Mass. Asparagus Plumosus Nanus. From flats, $1.75 per 100; $15.00 per 1000. Strong a-inch plants. $i.00 per lOO. $20.00 per ICOO. ,New crop Shasta Daisy Seed, trade pkt, 25e; 1 oz., $5.00; 1 lb., $60.00. Charges prepaid. Terms Cash or C. O. D. LOOMISFLORALCO., Loomis. Gal. PIERSON FERNS. 5-in. pots $50 00 per 100 6-in. pots 75 00 per 100 3-in. pots, fine plants 5.00 per 100 85 at 100 rate. These plants are extra fine; ready to shift. Cash with order please. CHAS. F. SEITZER, 20-30 Oswego St , Utica, N. Y. Boston Ferns. 2H-inch $4.00; 3-inch, $8.00; 4-inch, $15.00; 5- Inch, $25.00 per 100. 6-inch, 40c; 7-inch, 6O0; 8-inch, 75c each. PIERSONI, strong rooted runners, reduced to $2.00 per 100. MORRISON ILL., and GENEVA, ILL. PRIMROSES. ... ASPARAGUS. Per 100 DAVIS BROS., from flats, ready for 2-in.. strong and thrifty. Wm. P.Craig,! Asparagus Seedlings Plumosus Nanus, true, $12 00 per ICOO; $1.50 per 100. Plumosut, true, $12.00 per 1000; $1.50 per lOO. 250 at 1000 rate. Plumosus hanus, 2H-inch, ready for benching from open ground, fine, $20.10 per ICOO; $2.60 per ICO Prepaid. Cash with order. Write us for large lots. Gillett & James, Yalaha Conservatories, Yalaha, Fla. 1224 Cherry St., I Philadelphia, Pa. Representing Joseph lieacock and John Burton, Assignee. PALMS.' FERNS. CBOT'NS and DECORAIIVE PIANTS. Palms, Orchids, Cro- tons, Dracaenas And All Stock for the COMMERCIAL FLORIST. TtxlitJLS I^oelix*s, RUTHERFORD, N. J. PUoie Tnention the American Florist when writing. Chinese, 2M-in. pots, single $2.00 1000 Obeonica Grandiflora 2.00 Forbesi, 2K-in. pots 2.00 5000 Cinerarias, September 2.00 Pansy Seed oz.,$4.00 CASH. JOS. H. CUNNINGHAM, Delaware, O. Plumosus Nanus, Seedling $1.75 Plumosus Nanut, 2M-in. pots, $20.00 per 1000; 2.50 Sprengeri 2.00 Pansy Plants, readySeptember 20, $3.00 per 1000; 60 GERANIUMS... Rooted Cuttings. Fall Delivery* Varieties I have are: Nutt, Le Soliel, Riccard, Dovle, Trego, Peter Henderson, Castiis, Le Brie, Perlcins, Viaud, Poitevine, Le Francias, Castellane and Buchner. Special price for fall delivery. Send for it. Good cuttings will make good plants. 1 am going to give you good cuttings and want your orders whether for 100 or 20,000. Lancaster, Pa. ALBERT M. HERR, k FEW GOOD THINBS YOU WANT. KENTIA BELMOREANA and FORSTERIANA PALMS, 3, 4, 5 and 6-inch, $12, $35, $40, $100 per 100. BOSTON FERNS, 5-inch, $30 per 100. From beds, for 8, 3 and 4-inch pots, $4. $8, $15 per 100 DRACAENA INDIVISA,2, 3, 4, 5-inch, |2, $5, $10 and $25 per 100. ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS, 2 and 3-in., $4 and $8 per 100. ASPARAGUS SPRENGERI, 2 and 3-in., $3 and 15 per ICO. GERANIUMS iu all best varieties, rooted cuttings and 3 and 3-inch pots, $1.25, $2.60 and $5, per 100. CHINESE PRIMROSE 3-in., $4 00 per 100. BEGONIA RtX, 2-in., $4; 2V, and 3-in., $6 per 100. CASH OR C. O. D. GEO. M. EMMANS, NEWTON, N. J. Please tnention the American Florist when writing, Freesia Bulbs. CALIFORNIA GROWN. Mammoth, Ji-inch and up, per 100, 80c;, per 1000, $7.00. Choice, H to 5i-inoh, per 100, 65c; per 1000, $5.00. First Quality, % to H-inch, per 100, 46c; per 1000, $3.00. Samples mailed on application. Vaughan's Seed Store, CHICACO: NEW YORK: 84-86 Randolph Si. 1 4 Barclay St. Please mention the A mericar. Florist when writing. JOHN BURTON, Assignee for | ROBERT CRAIG & SON, I Roses, Palms, I and NovilliM In Decarallvi Plant*. £ Market and 49th Stt., Phlladalphla, Pa. £ Orchids ! ^ Large shipments arrived in superb condition. See our advertisement in issue of July 2, page 937. Write for special list. Lager & Hurrell, summit, n. j. Orcbld Growers and Importers. HEADQUARTERS FOR AURACARIA EXGELSA MY OWN IMPORTATION 5j4-in. pots, bushy plants, 3 tiers, 8-10-11 in. hiiih, 50o. 5H-inch pots, bushy plants, 3 to 4 tiers, 11-13 in. high, 60c. 5^-in. pots, bushy plants, 3 to 4 tiers, 14-16 in. high, 75c; 6-in. po's, bushy plants, 4 to 5 tiers, 16-20 in. high, 80o, 90o and $1.10 each. KEIITM FORSTERIANA and BrLMOREANA. 6 inch pots, 5 to 7 leaves, 28 to 35 inches high, 75c to $1.00 each. COCOS DEDDELLIANA. 4-inch, $1 30 per dozen. ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS NANUS, 3-in. pots, strong, $6.00 per 100. CYCAS RtVOLUTA, 6, 7 and 8-inch pots, from 5 to 20 leaves at 8c per leaf. FICUS ELASTIC*, (Belgium), 4-inch pots, 25c. Komi GrOMn Rubb.rt, 6 to SH-inoh, 7, 8, 9 and 10 leaves, 30c. 35o, 40c, 50c. ARECA LUTESCENS, 6 inch pots, 3 in pot, 30-in. nigh, 75c. LAT*NIA BORBONICA, 5M-incb pots, strong, 35c. ADI4NTUM CUNEATUM, (Maiden Hair Fern), 4-inch pots, bushy, $1.80 per doz. PIERSONI FERkS, 4-inch, 30c to 25c. BOSTON FERKS, out of 5>^-in., 25 to 30c. BOSTON FERNS, 6- inch pots, 2-feet high, 18 to 20 fronds. Sue. ACORUS GRAMINEU5, variegated grass, $1.00 per dozen. Cash with order please. All goods travel at pur- chasers' risk. Godfrey Aschmauu, Wliolesale Grower and Importer of Pot Plants. Bell Phone Tioga 3669 A. 1012 Ontario St., Philadelphia, Pa. Primula Grandiflora, Frimbriata, Violossa. Obeonica, Hybrida, Purpurensis, Rosea, Alba, Kerme- sina, the finest colors in the country. Strong plants out of 2J-|-in. pots, $3.50. Cash. 415 SUMMIT AVE, WEST HOBOKEN, N. J. J. H. Fiesser, Poifisettias. strong, 2K-in., $6.00 per 100; $50.00 per 1000 Strong, 3-inch, 8,00 per 100; 65.00 per 1000 25 at hundred rate. Terms cash. Satis- faction guaranteed. BAUR flORAL CO, Erie, Pa. 20,000 Chrysanthemums In good commercial kinds at 82.00 per 100 from 2M-inch pots. Discount on large lots. 20,000 Rooted Cuttings, 85c per 100; $7.50 per 1000. Orders sliipped the same day received. COOLIDGE BROSm ^"""It^".""""' Surplus Stock. 4,000 No. 1 Crocker Carnation plants, field-grown, $4.00 per 100; $35.00 per 1000. J. W DIDLEY & SON. Parkersburg. W, Va. It is good business policy j •» ^ - to mention the •*"«?* t^* American Florist When you write to an adveruMr. J904. The American Florist. 193 I make a specialty of violets and it you want good, clean violet stock, write for price. I can supply any quantity of rooted cuttings or in 3- inch pots to be delivered any time you want tliem. Swanley White, Marie Louise and Lady Campbell. ELI CROSS, Grand Rapids, Mich. Please mention the American Florist when writing, SPECIALTIES ROSESi from 3-lnoh poti, CARNATIONS, for all deUntj, CHKYSANTHEMUMS, SMILAX. VIOLETS. Fricei Low, Send for Llit. WOOD BROTHERS, Fishkill, N. Y. In Best Varieties B&GONIfl GLOIRE DE LORRAINE, 214-Inch pots, $15.00 per 100. Write for prices on large lots. Stock guaranteed absolutely free from disease. THOMAS ROLAND, Nahant, Mass. Primula Obconica Grandiflora. Alba and Rosea, 3-inch, $2 00 per 100. BABY PRIMROSE. 3-inch, $2 00 per 100. You will put money in your pocket by buying your GIANT KANalEi from us. Fine strain, low prices, ready Sept. 1st. Cash. BYER FLORAL CO., Shippsnsburg, Pa. CYCLAMEN PERSICUM SPLENDENS GIGANTEUM. Finest strain in the world, in four true colors, extra well-grown stock from 3 inch pots. $7.10 per 100; 865.00 per 1000. Satisfaction guaranteed. PAUL IVIADER, East Stroudsburg, Pa. Perle, American Beauty, Bride, Maid, Golden Gate, Ivory, La France, Carnot. Write GEO. A. KUHL, Pekin, III. Also Boston and Piersoni Ferns, Sprengeri and Plumosus. A fine lot of 4-inch Sprengeri ready for shift. Send 50c or $1.00 for samples of what you would like. Extra strong, equal to 3-inch at $3.50 per 100; $30.00 per 1000. Fine plants. Golden Wedding, Chadwick, Ivory, pink and wi ite, Mavflower, Bonnaffon, Maud Dean, Gloire de Pacific, Murdock and other standard varieties, 2-inch pots, $3.00 per 100. ROSES, Ivory. 3-inch, 3c. CR4BB & nU^TER. Grand Rapids, Mich. GOOD PERNS. BOSTON FERNS, short and bushy, each, 50o; per dozen, S6.C0: oer 100, $45.00. PIERSON FERNS, fine bushy plants, $1.00 each; 8-inch, $1.25 each. JOH^ SCOTT, Brooklyn, N. Y. Keep Street Greenhouses. JOSEPH HEACOCK, WYNCOTE, PA. GROWER OF Kentia Belmoreana '""Kentia Forsteriana ASPARAGUS. Plumosus Nanus.. S3.00 per 100; J35.00 per 1000 Decumbens $3.00 per 100 ALBERT M. HERR.ILanoaster, Pa. Sprengeri CHRYSANTHEMUMS. Now Ready for Delivery Having filled all advance orders for early bulbs, we offer tor immediate shipment the following as long as unsold, viz; ALIUm NEAPOLITANUM. Per 100 60o Per ICOO CALLAS. Per 100 Selected bulbs, 154 tol?i inches in diameter jb nn Mammoth bulbs, 15i to 2 inches in diameter .'!!!'.!!!!!!!!!!!. 8!co „ , ,., ^ ,^ FREESIAS. Extra quality bulbs » c. Selected bulbs * 2" Mammoth bulbs i m FINEST QUALITY LILIUM HARRISII. Bulbs 6 to finches in circumference, 350 to the case «4 pn Bulbs 7 to 9 inches in circumference, 200 to the case . sno Kulbs 9 to 11 inches in circumference, 100 to ihe case !.'.'.".'.'.".!.".'! 16 00 Full case lots a( 1000 rates. „,,, ... . ,^ LILIUM CANDIDUM. Extra quality bulbs jg pQ NARCISSUS, PAPER WHITE GRANDIFLORA. Extra quality bulbs, 13 ctm. and up in circumtsrence, 1,500 bulbs to the case. SI 85 Uctm and up in circumference, 1,251) bulbs to the case 1.50 ....S4.50 Per 1000 $50.00 70.00 $ 4.00 6 CO 9.C0 % 40.00 75.00 150 00 «40.00 Selected bulbs. For Christmas flowe'rl'nf.^":".".'?:^.''. '"."."".'"" """•'°'' N*''CISSUS. J.OO T„,„,.. 1 K IV BERMUDA BUTTERCUP OXALIS. Large sized bulbs .7.... . S 75 WHITE ROMAN HYACINTHS. Extra quality bulbs, 12 to 1.5 ctm., 2,000 to the ease sa m Selected bulbs, 13 to 15 ctm., 1,250 to the case 350 WHITE ITALIANS COLD STORAGE LILY OF THE VALLEY. .S3.00 $10.00 13.00 815.00 S 6.00 $27.ro 32.00 $27.00 Finest quality, case of 2,500 pips $30 00 F. R. PIERSON CO., Tarryfown-on-Hudson, N. Y. Pleasemenlionthe American Florist when writing. For Iminediate Begonia Crloire de Lorraine. 2-inch pots, per lOO «, , ^^ 4-inch pots, veiy strong, per lOO ........"!!!........".'. 40 00 All propagated from leaf cuttings. Fandanns Veitchii. 5-inch pots, IS inches high, per lOO $ 85 00 6-inch pots, 18 inches high, per dozen $15.00; per 1 00 12000 7-inch pots, 22 inches high, per dozen 24.00 12-inch pots, extra fine specimens, each ^qq All fine strong plants, nicely variegated. Nephrolepis Piersoni. S-inch pots, per dozen S600 6-inch pots, per dozen ""..........".. g'oo 7-inch pots, per dozen ..."!!...'.".""."."." 1200 Extra fine specimens in iS-inch Hanging Baskets, each.".......""'.'.'..'. $750 I Adiantiim Farleyense. 21/2-inch pots, per 100 $12.00 I J. a. PETERSON, McHENRY AVE.. WESTWOOD, CINCINNATI, O. Please mention the American Florist when writing. I ^1 Boston Ferns Nice, clean stock, from 214-inch pots, $5.00 per 100; 3-inch pots, $8.00 per 100. Cut from the bench, suitable for 4-inch, S-inch, 6-inch pots, at $1 5.00, $20.00 and $25.00 per 1C0. ARAUCARIA EXCELSA, S-inch pots, 3 to 4 tiers, SOc each, or $5.00 per doz. Ocean Park Floral Co., E. J. VAWTER, Pres. OCEAN PARK, CAL. Please mention the American Florist to advertisers. Cheap Palms and Asparagus Latania Bor.. 2-in. pot, seed leaves. ^'s.OO " " S-in. pot, 1S-I8 in., 2-8 chr. Ivs. 12.00 " " S-in. pot, 18-20 in., 3-4 chr. Ivs. 16.00 " " S-in. pot, 20-24 in., 4 chr. Ivs. 20.00 Kentia Bel., 2i,4-in. pot, 8-10 in., 2-3 leaves 12 00 " 2H-in. pot, 16-18 in., 3-4 leaves. .15.00 Aiparagut Sprengeri, 2-inch $2.00 Asparagus Plumosus Nanus, 2-inch 8.60 " " 3-inch 6.00 SHERMAN NURSERY CO., CHARLES CITY. rA. 194 The American Florist. Aug. JO, We Are Selling ♦ RIGHT ALONG TO FLORISTS WHO APPRECIATE THE VALUE OF HUSTLING FOR BUSINESS, ALL THE YEAR ROUND. X IM C|| I^^^^FR there is a steady sale for Flower Vases, Jardinieres, Sheaves, Cycas Leaves * "^^ i^Ui 11 ILrlv and Wreaths and all the thousand and one Sundries that we keep in stock all the time to accommodate every want. All orders, however small, receive careful attention. 50—56 N. Fourth St., PHILADELPHIA, PA. ♦ •^ Please mention the Atnerican Florist when writing. Twemlow's Liquid Old [nglisii Glazing Putty. HAMMOND'S GREENHOUSE WHITE PAINT. Uised All O-ver. BENJ. HAMMOND, FISHKILL-ON-HUDSON. N. Y. Compost Flower Pot MACHINE. EVERY grower knows the difficulty of trans- ferring from pot to ground of cuttings or slips. Grow^th is checked and young plants suf- fer and sometimes succumb entirely by the dis- turbance of the roots and abrupt change ol soil. OUR COMPOST FLOWER POTS OVERCOME THESE DIFFICULTIES. They are put directly into the ground without touching the young plants in them. Pots are made of common garden soil and cow^ manure, dried in the open air under sheds, after which they become hard and strong, able to stand hand- ling and watering. SIMPLE, PRACTICAL, INVALUABLE. Send for circulars. B. REMMERS & SONS, 325 The Bourse. PHILADELPHIA, PA. B AMBOO CANES S6.00 per 1000. WM. ELLIOTT & SONS, New York. __Pi.^ASE mention the American Florist every time yen write^to an advertiser. i~LORIST Plain, Violet, Rose I F^ MADE BY The John J. Grooke Go. 155 Ave. D, NEW YORK. 149 Fulton St., CHICAGO. M. RICE & CO., Importers and Manufacturers, Leading Florists* 918 Filbert Street, Supply House and ni.*i ^ ■ ■.• r* Ribbon Specialists. Pililaaelphia, Pa. Boston Florist Letter Go. MANUTACTURERS OF FLORISTS' LETTERS. Tliii wooden box nicely gtamed and var- nished, 18x30x13 made in two sections, one for each size letter, given away with hrst order of 500 letters. Block Letters, IH or 2-inoli size, per 100, $2.00. Script Letters, $4. Fastener with each letter oi word. , , , Used by leadinj florist'! everywhere and lor sale by all wholesale florists and supply dealers. N. F. McCarthy, Treas. and Manager, 84 Hawley St., BOSTON, MASS. HOLLER'S DEUTSCHE eiBTNEB ZEITUNG, The most widely oiroulated German gardening Journal, treating of all departments of horticulture and floriculture. Numerous eminent correspon- dents in all parts of the world. An advertising medium of the highest class. Moiier's Deutsche Gartner Zeltung il published weekly and richly illustrated. Subscription tS W per annum, Including postage. Sample copies free. ERFURT^ Germany LUDWIG MOLLER ^gggSggggSgggggggggggi FOLDING BOXES Cheap. Write for Samples and Prices. I THE AULL BROS. PAPER I AND BOX COMPANY, I Dayton, Ohio. REED & KELLER, 122 West 25th St.. NEW YORK. Importers and Manufacturers of FLORISTS' SUPPLIES Galax Leaves and all Decorative Greens- - New York Agents for Caldwell's Monroe, Ala., "Parlor Brand" Smilax. 1904. The American Florist. 195 KORAL LETTERS For Sale by all Wholesale Houses. Koral Mfg. Co., 12 Hawley Place, Boston, Mass. Please mention the American Florist when writing. SHEEP MANURE Dried, Unpulverized and Pulverized. -^WBITB FOB PEIOES.— MONTANA FERTILIZER CO., Elgin, III. Wired Toothpicks 10,000, ll.tO; 50,000, t6.25. Manutaotuted b; W. J. COWEE. BERLIN. N. Y. Sample Free. For sale by dealera>. GREEN SILKALINE. Do not be put oil with cheap subiiitutet, John C. Meyer & Co., 80 Kingston St, BOSTON, MASS. New and Lnlafged Edition WEBSTER S INTERNATIOML dicti5nary CONTAINS 25.000 NEW WORDS. Etc. New^ Gazetteer of the World Neyv Biographical Dictionary New Plates. L':;8I) Vin'rlo Pat,'fM. .'^lOOo Illustiationa. Also Webster's Collegiate Dictionary. IIOQ Octavo Pages. HQQ ]]lustralion=. Illustrated pamphlets free. G. & C. MERRIAM CO., Springfield, Mass. Gardeners' Chronicle. A Weekly Illustrated Journal. Established 1841. The QARDKNERS' CHRONICLE has been fob OTSB Sixty Years the Leading Journal of itf class. It has aohieved this position because, while •peciall; devoting itself to supplying the daily requirements of gardeners of all classes, the infor- mation furnished is of such general and perma- nent value that the QARDENEKS' CHRONICLE is looked up to as the btandaed AUTHOBiTTon tke subjects of which it treats. Subscription to theDnited States, H.20 per year. Bemittanoei to be made payable to H. G. COVE. Oyticu: — 4t Wellinaton St., Oovent Garden. London. Enoiand THE EMERSON IF&TENIBI^DIIII Price postpaid 75 CENTS. I Address American Florist Co. CHICAQO. TttE THE KELLER POTTERY COMPANY, "•""'•""■■'" «' FLORISTS' RED SURDARD POTS. Azalea Pots, Bulb and Fern Pans, Etc. Write for Price List. 2I3-I5-I7-I9-2I-23 PeaM St., NORRiSTOWN, PA. standard Flower Pots The WHILLDIN POTTERY COMPANY, PHILADELPHIA PA. JERSEY CITY, N. J. lONC ISLAND CITY, N. V. Traveling Representative. U. CUTLER RrERSON, 108 Third «ve., Newarl<. N. J. Standard OOX^ Flower... I W I O If your greenhouses are within 600 miles of the Capitp!, write us, we can save you money W. H. ERNEST. 28th and M Streets. WASHINGTON. D. C. Please mention tke American Florist when writing. GEO. KELLER & SON, MANUFACTURERS OF FLOWER POTS. Before buying write for prices. 361-363 Herndon Street, near Wrightwood Ave., CHICAGO, ILL. Please mention the A merican Florist when umting. THOSE RED POTS "STANDARDS" FULL SIZE AND WIDE BOTTOMS. BDLB PANS AND AZALEA POTS. DETROIT FLOWER POT M'F'Y., HARRY BALSLEY, DETROIT, MICH., Rep. 490 Howard St., Please mention the A merican Florist when writittg. SAMPLE POT AND PRICE LIST ON APPLICATION. C. C. POLLWORTH CO. MILWAUKEE, '» WIS Please mention tke A merican Florist when writing. -WRITE- 1521-23 N. Leavitt St.. CHICAGO, ILL, FOR PRICES OF Standard Pots l^^^lZ porosity combined are the best on the market. Please mention the A merican Florist when writing. RED POTS LWE IVISKE THEM. For prices and sample, address the Golesburg Pottery Co., COLESBURC, IOWA. National Florists' Board of Trade, Office: 56 Pine Street, New York Credit Reference Book, A subscription to our Credit List will cost you |10 a year, and it may save you $100 the first month. Special Reports. We make a specialty of this part of our work. Collections. We collect slow and doubtful accounts. Why not go through your books at once and send us all the claims that are in arrears? ,ii,iii||nTffl/r'^ w^'iW'.iiliiiiiiiii!ilii!iiii!iiilliiiiililii(itii[iillc". ■ ■" ' ' nmi Kramer's Pot Hangers THE neatest, simplest, most convenient and only f)ractical device for convert- ng ordinary flower pots into hanging baskets They- fit all standard made pots from 2 to 10 inches in diameter. The illustration shows how they are attached Just the thing for hanging up ferns, begonias, etc. You can make room and money bv their use. Try them. For Sale by Vaughan*s Seed Store. Chicago and New York. £. F. Winterson Co., Chicago. C. C. Pollworth Co., Milwaukee. Wit. Price with wire chain aa shown in cut, $1.00 per dozen by express. Sample dozen by mail, $1.25. L N. KRAMER S SON, Codar Rapldt, Iowa. STANDARD FLOWER POTS I Packed in small crates, easy to handle. Price per crate 1500 !-in., in crate, N.88 1600 3« 1500 2H 1000 3 800 3i4 500 4 330 5 144 6 5.25 6.00 6.00 5.80 4.60 4.51 3.16 Price per crate 120 7-in., in orate, $4.30 60 8 •' 3.00 HAND HADE. 48 9-in. , in crate, $3.00 48 10 " 4.80 24 n " 8.60 24 12 " 4.80 12 14 " 4.80 6 16 " 4.B0 Seed pans, same price as pots. Send for price list of Cylinders for Cut Flowers, Hanging Baskets, Lawn Vases, etc. Ten per cent off for cash with order. Address HILFINGER BROS. POnERY. Fori Edward. N. Y Or August Rolkkr & Soys, New York Agents, 31 Barclay Street, New York City. Holds Glass Firmly See the Point PS- PEERLESS Gtazlitg Points are the beat, No rights or lefta. Box of 1,000 poiutfl 75 ct3. poetpaid. nENKT A. DREER, , 714 CfaMtnat St.. Phlia., Pb. ' «£fV««V«V-v\r "Sforlx:. NOVELTIES always on hand. ALL Nurserymen, Seedsmen and Florists wishing to do business with Europe should send for the CATALOGUES ii Horticultural Advertiser" This is the British Trade Paper, being read weekly by all the Horticultural traders; it is also taken by over 1000 of the best continental houses. Annual subscription to cover cost of postage 75c; Money orders payable at Lowdham, Notts. Address EDITORS OF THE "H. A." Chilwell Nurseries, LOWDHAM, Notts. England. The Best Thing Going:. American Florist Co. — Enclosed find order for $1, subscription to the Ameri- can Florist, the best thing going. J. G. Crozer. Florists' Paper From Coyer to Cover. American Florist Co.:— Enclosed find $1 lor renewal ol my subscription as I see my time is out June 15 and I can not miss a number. It is truly a florists' paper from cover to cover. M. L. Penwell. Best Value In the United States. Am. Florist Co:— You are advertising a book giving full information about the life and care of the chrysanthemum. Send me one copy. If it has as much informa- tion for the money as you give in the American Florist, it will be the best value in the United States. Feed L. Craig. The Best He Ever Saw. American Florist Co.:— Enclosed find $1 which apply on subscription. I would not try to do without the paper. I con- sider it the most valuable trade paper I ever saw and I can say I learned more from your pages in one month than in ten months from some other papers. Fred Windmiller, Supt., Livingston Seed Company's Greenhouse Department. ROSSIG BROTHERS, MANUFACTURERS OF .A.x>tifloio.l IlIVTriOIV^ ! ! ! I^lorists. For WAX FLOWERS, BASKETS, WAX FLORAL DESIGNS, WHEAT SHEAVES, Etc,, send to J. SXEBlXl & CO.,Askfor^ourlfl™tr"ateTcltaiogue. Phllftdelpllia. "Eureka" Weed Killer. Saves Weeding. Keeps Paths, etc., clear without disturbing or staining the gravel. Soluble Powder, readily mixed and applied. Large Size Tin. enough for 100 square yardi, 75 cts. each. Special prices to Cemeteries and buyers in large quantities. Full directions with each tin. Vaiighau's Seed Store, CHICAGO: NEW YORK: 1 4 Barclay St. 84-86 Randolph St. Frank Hancock Warrens, Wis. DEALER IN Dry-Baled Sphagnum Moss, Both in Burlap and Wired Bales. Grades suitable for Nurserymen or Florists. Be sure and get my prices and samples before placing your order elsewhere. CUT FLOWER BOXES "clg« The best, strongest and neatest folding cut flower box ever made. Cheap, durable. To try them once is to use them always. Per 100 Per lOOO Size No. SlO.Ot 17.50 19.00 23.00 26.00 28.50 36.00 54.00 28.50 62.00 67.50 .. - .... 28.50 Sample free on apptioation. No charge for printing on orders above 250 boxes, Terms cash. THE LIVINGSTON SEED COMPANY, BOX 104. COLUMBUS, OHIO. 3x 4x30 $2 00 3x 4V«xl6 1.90 3x6x18 2.00 4i 8x18 2.50 3x 5x24 2.75 4x 8x22 3.00 4x 8x28 3.75 6x16x80 5.50 3x 7x21 3.00 5x10x35 6.50 7x20x20 9.50 3^x6s30...., 3.00 AND iChaapsstf msecticideI ■Ota tbe narkct.1 ^CT I For Sale by Seedsmen. For Free Pamphlet Write to iTbeKeDtucK) Tobacco I Product Ci., rumi^atin^ Kind Tobacco D-.,, 1^ KILLS ALL APHIS IN ONE NIGHT rOWQCr in :i boiisi! 100x2.5 ft., at a cost of 10c. A 5 111. trial pkE. will cost nothini; if yoti will pay the express cbai>ics on it. Our booklet tills of it. Write Ucpl. C for it. Tilt' H. A. STOOTHOrF COMl'ANY IIG, 117, 118 W«st.St., N. Y.C'ity \ * MODEL EXTENSION CARNATION SUPPORT Made with two or three circles. En- dorsed by all the Leading Carnation growers as the best support on the mar- ket. Pat. July 27, '97, May 17, '98 Prompt Shipment Guaranteed. lOOE BROS. 226 North 9th St., BROOKLYN. N. Y. ]Bo:s::esi! :Bo:x:es! Light wooden Express Boxes forthe ship- ment of cut flowers and plants. Sizes. Per 100 3x 4x30 .« 3 nn 3x 5x24 3.25 3i 7x81 2.25 6x 6x24 3 40 4x12x24 4.50 5x12x24 4 80 6x13x24 5.35 6x12x30 6.40 5x13x36 7 00 6x13x36 7 50 6x15x42 10.25 6x15x48 1 1 sn Samples free. Prompt shipments. Terms: 85.00 and under cash with order please. Approved reference. 2 per cent 10 days. Net cash 6J days. GETMORE BOX FACTORY, Belleville, Ala. Owned and operated by Caldwell the Woodsman. Please mention the A merican Florist when writing. Tin Foil Plain, Fancy. Printed & Mounted. Manufactured by The Gonley Foil Go. 521 to 541 Wesi 25th St., NEW YORK. Please mention the American Florist whenwriting, A. HERRMANN, ^ Cape Flowers, all colors, ^ Cycas Leaves, Metal Designs, ^ and All Florists' Supplies. Send for Prlcoi. 404-4 1 2 East 34lh St. NEW YORK. 1904. The American Florist. 197 THIS IZ Ml PICTER THIS n Ml KOLE SAVIN BILER THIS IZ Ml EVERLASTIN HINCE Ml Deer frinz i hev set me pinz tew spen this sumer tew the Sante Lewis fare with mi fambly. So i got the hull push lined up an had a picter tooken so mi Florist frenz wood no us wen we kum tew gether thar. 1 hant got but 18 kids, tother ones in the Picter dont belong tew weuns. mi muther-in-law who thinks she is the grandest thing in the push insisted on leedin the purscesshun, not bein very con- ceeted over um an not huntin a scrap i let her hev her wa an she ways a heep u kin bet. her an Semanthajane are tew hevvy fur me at times, i ni got the best uv the Ole gal one time when i stuck mi ear between her teeth and drug her al over the house and wuz wearin uv her out in good shape if the ear hadnt gin out an Semanthajane hadnt a hit me over the hed with a skilit full uv sope grece. Now as u no hit 1 take a pile uv munney to take this gang down the Pike i want tew tel awl the flourists i am makin the best KOLE SAVIN BILERS, VENTILA- TIN KONTRAPSHINS an NEVER-RUST HINGES wat iz. an-i am a sellin uv em real cheap Sen fur mi Kat-alog wat tels awl 5 bout em. Mi name iz ^^-0. Chicago, m. Established 1899. Tel. 174 Bergen. Phillips Manufacturing Co. 222-226 Kearney Ave.. Jersey City, N. J. Horticultural Architects, Builders and Heating Engineers. Designers and Manufacturers of every description of Glass Houses for private or commercial uses. Most modern and up-to-date. If you write or telephone us, we do the rest. RUSTIC WORK A SPECIALTY. LVANS' IMPROVED VtMrnATiMC APPAHAFUS WRiTt FOR ILLUSrRATtD CATALOGUE QUAKen c/rrMACifmfwom. — --r. RICHMOND, IMO PIIMPC Rider-Ericson. Second-hand. From rumrd ^5.00 up; all repairs; otlier malces; new; ctieap. Dnil CDC Second-hand Greenhouse Boilers Kuar- DUILtnO auteed. Send for prices; state size wanted. P»nr New 2-in. full lengths, with coupling, 8^c. IrC a foot. Good serviceable second-hand, 2-in., 6M0; IVi-in., 5^c; IM-in., 3^o; 1-in., 3c; Ji-in., 2J40. New and old fittings and valves. CIDnCU UnCC New, S^-ln., guaranteed lOO-lbs. DAnUun nUOL pressure, 7Hc per ft.; ^-in. not guaranteed, 4^c per ft. CI ICC New. American, SO-ft. boxes, 16x24, DLAOO double thick, S3.I0 per box; 16x18, 14x30 and 13x16 double, $2.88 per box; 12x16, single, S2.30 per box; 12x12 and 8x10, single, Ji.lS ger box. arload and import orders solicited. UnTDCn CICII '^®"- cypress, 3x8-ft., from too nU I DCU OAon up; glazed, complete, from 81.60 up. Get our prices on New Cypress Building Material, Ventitating Apparatus, Oil, White Lead, Putty, Paint, Points, etc. OLD GREENHOUSES BOUGHT. SEND FOR PRICES ON STEAM FiniNQ TOOLS. References: Bradstreet's, Dunn's or Broadway Bank of BrooklyiL METROPOLITAN MATERIAL CO., i398-1408 Metropolitan Ave., BROOKLYN, N. Y. BARGAINS For Greenhousemen. BOILER TUBES. They are in good condition and are straight and have square ends. We have been selling them for a number of years to greenhouse men and we guarantee absolute satisfaction. They are in long lengths. Our prices are as follows: im 2-inch per foot, accents. 2i-inch " 4 cents. 2i-inch " 5 cents. 3-inch " 6i cents. 3i-inch " 8 cents, 4-inch " 10 cents. 4^inch " 13 cents. 5-inch » 18 cents. 6-inch " 2t cents. We can also furnish sleeve or jacket coup- lings and calking material. STANDARO PIPE. An unlimited quantity of very fine second- hand standard black Wrought Iron Pipe with good threads and couplings: Sizes, |, |, |, 1, 1i, li 2, 2i, 3, 3i, 4, 4i, S. 6, 7, 8, 9, and 10-inch. We will make exceedingly low prices. RADIATION. 100,000 feet of radiation which we offer at extremely low prices. Box or Pipe Coils, per square foot of heating surface, I2i cents. Pipe Radiation, per square foot of heating surface, 13 cents Cast-Iron steam radiation, second-hand, per' square foot, 14 cents. New radiation from 1 S cents per square foot up. Also valves and necessary apparatus; SO new "Keystone" Steal Firebox Heating Boilers from 350 to 2,000 square feet of heating surface capacity each; for steam and water. ROOFING GLASS. i-inch thick, ribbed, per square foot, 5 cents HOTBED SASH. Several jobs to offer. Write us your wants. GARDEN HOSE. All kinds at low prices. Write for our list. ROOFING. All kinds of roof coverings. Steel, Rubber and Felt State your wants. GARDEN TOOLS. We carry a complete stock of new tools which are sold at 30 per cent less than regular market prices. BOILERS, Ten 16x54 horizontal tubular boilers good for heating purposes. Each, $200. Also several other splendid bargains. Our Catalogue No. 47 '^ a book of = some 300 pages, containing a record of low prices such as are sure to interest you. Do not fail to write for it at once. Give us a memorandum of your wants and we will make you low quotations. GliiGago House Wrecking Go., Wstt 35th and Iron Sts., CHICAGO. 198 The American Florist. Aug. 20, GLASS. GOOD BRANDS. QUICK SHIPMENTS. LARGE STOCK. Warehouse on railroad switch. Be sure and get our prices. Sharp, Partridge & Co. 22nd SL and Union Place, CHICAGO. Ds O. Cunningham Glass Co. PITTSBURG. PA. TANK WINDOW GLASS. Hot. House Glass a Specialty. QULF CYPRESS GREENHOUSE MATERIAL HOT-BED SASH, BOILERS, PIPES, FITTINGS, VENTILATING APPARATUS. GLASS AT WHOLESALE. We furnish everything for building, for prices and catalogues. Send S. Jacobs & Sons, "I^R'J^ic['yJ;"N?Y? All Right In Canada. American Florist Co.— Every week the American Florist is all right. Toronto, Ont. R. Mearns The Best Florists' Paper. American Florist Co :— Enclosed find postofBce money-order ($1) subscription for the best florists' paper. F. R. Mathison. Can Not Get Along Without It. American Florist Co. : — Enclosed please find check for $1 for renewal of my subscription to The American Flor- ist. It is a great help and I could not get along without it. Cheshire, Conn. Nettie C. Smith. Good Returns. American Florist Co. :— Being sold out ot Boston and Piersoni ferns and having nothing more to oflFer, please take our advertisement out of your valuable paper and send in bill. We have had good returns from our advertising in your paper and will give you more advertising in the future. Cation GjiBENBoysB Company. The Johnston Glass Company Hartford City, Ind. MANUFACTURERS OF Long Distance Telephone. Direct Western Union Wires. Window Glass, GROIND AND CHIPPED GL4SS. Please mention the A merican Florist when writing. The James H. Rice Co. -IMPORTERS and JOBBERS- GREENHOISE GLASS A SPECIALTY. °^^rii3.c3.o-w Oiass, P^Ltu-t, ^xiL't.t.jf^ e'to* 80-82 Wabash Avenue and 34 to 40 South Water Street, CHICAGO. Please men/wn the American Florist when writing. MASTICA TRADE MARK REQISTEREO. FOR GLAZING GREENHOUSES SOLE MANUFACTURERS F. O. PIERCE COMPANY NEW YORK AT ALL SEED STORES Please mention the American Florist when writing. IMPRQVEI ^JENNINGS IRON GUTTER. Use our Patent IRON BENCH FITTINGS and Root Supports. Improved Vaporizing Pans VENTILATING For Tobacco Extracts, Etc. Sand lor Circulars. w^^^^^^^^^^^— DILLER, CASKEY & CO.. jENNrNcsBToTH.Rs. APPARATUS. S. W. Cor. Sixth and Berk Sts., JE»«II:vA.I3E;i:vI»«IA.. ^— — — ^— — Please mention the American Florist when writing. GARLAND'S GUTTERS WILL [KEEP SNOW AND ICE OFF YOUR^GLASS. DES PLAINES. ILL. SEND FOR CATALOGUE. A sample of our Gutter is on Exhibition at the Chicago Flower Growers' Market. Please mention the American Florist when writing Sprague Smith Co. PUTE AND WINDOW CLASS Greenhouse Glass a Specialty. 20SlRandolph SIrast, CHICAGO. Please n -^ion the A merican Florist when writing. H. M. HOOKER CO. Window Glass, Paints and Putty, Greenhouse Glass a Specialty. sg Wast Raadelph St., CHICAaO- Please mention the American Florist when writing. 1904. The American Florist. 199 3uTi Cu?Td Cypress a/so H0T-f5LD 5nS/i. Tennessee Red. Ceda?' posts Peck y Cy/^ress J>tncli luniber. fhlLY (/en-tilatniy /ipparafus Qalc/anized ire??/ sas7?/?in^es 5crea/^ ei/es, screu//?oo?cs, Ui>o7ts. ^a7(/'aniied turnhuck/es ^u/jre fitting's for purlin foici Kidg^e. supports- Free 77?ust/-c(feci Ca/cdfoyud VoLLY Hrq.Co. ^7/ >/. 2,-2. (L!? 57- It is good business policy to mention The.... AMERICAN FLORIST When you write to an advertiser. IRO^ GREENHOISES. The Duplex Cutter and The Duplex Eaves have solved the question of how to build up-to-date greenhouses as durable as the Iron frame greenhouses at high prices, and nearly as cheap as wooden houses. See the cut that represents the new Duplex Eaves, the most durable, strongest and simplest to erect. Any common laborer can set them as perfect as an expert mechanic. It is per- fection in construction. No ice or snow to darlcen yot r houses when light means money. Positively no shade from the Duplex Eaves, costs only about $2.00 per foot, including Duplex Gutters and Eaves, Iron Posts for Gutters. Iron Purlines with Posts, Tees and Floor Plates, Center Posts with Plates and Bases. Standard Ventilating IMachlnes, complete with double strong Pipe, Cypress Sash Bars and Ventilating Sash. Investigate the proposition and convince yourself of the fact. Also note the simplest steam return Trap made; just what a Florist Leeds, and a coal dealer condemns. Catalogues and circulars free. E. HIPPARP, Youngstown, O, We Design Houses To meet their cultural requirements, using only the very highest grade of GULF CYPRESS in their construction, the grower thus gets THE VERY BEST HOUSE or Range, for his special purpose, and location. If you contemplate building, write us PLANS AND ESTIMATES FREE. HOT=BED SASH, Cedar Posts, Bench Material, Etc., Etc. LocKi^AND Lumber Co. LOCKJL^AND^O. CSPRE^S Is Far MoJre Durable Than PINE rCYPRESS S^SH BARS UPT0 32 FEE.T_OR LONGER. OREENHOUSE AND OTHER BUILDtKG MATERIAL, MEN FURNISHED TO SUPERINTEND ERECTION WHEN DESIRED. Send for our Circulars. THf A-TS+earr^ lymba? (0., fjEPQ^SET. Boston. jvfASs. c ADAM SGHILLO LUMBER GO. ■^ DEALER IN Sl'l^-k^Sd's'.of Hemlock and Pine' and "PECKY CYPRESS." our ntw Introduollon io tlM tradi. For Greenhouses. ALSO CEDAR POSTS el AU LENQTHS ind DIMENSIONS. Having had an extensive experience in the line of Lumber and Posts needed for Greenhouse worlj, lam prepared to meet all inquiries. Send for prices. Cor. Weed and Hawthorne Ave., -" CHICAGO, ILL Tel. North 1626 & 1627 ^^References given from the leading Florists of Cook County. Always mention the American Fto- rist when you order stoctc«^ 200 The American Florist. Aug. 20, Index to AdvertiserE. Advertising rates.. . . 170 AlbanySteamTr'p Co200 American BlowerOo, V Amling EC 173 Aschmann Godfrey. 193 A ull Bros Paper Co. 191 Baer Henry 190 Bailer PA 185 BassettA W8shburnl73 Baumann L & Co . . . 196 Baur Floral Co 192 • Bayersdorfer H & Col94 Bcokprt W C I^ Benthey-Coatsworthl73 Berger Bros 174 BernlngHG 172 Bertermann Bros Col76 Blaauw J & Co 180 Black Chas 130 Blanksma Bros 187 Boddington A T 179 Bornhoeft J H 193 Boston Letter Co 191 Brague L B 174 Brant D Wood ... 173 Breitmeyer's J Sons. 176 Bred John 185 Bruns HN IV Buckley W T Plant Co ; 184 BudlongJA ....169 190 Burpee W A & Co...I\f Byer Floral Co 193 Caldwell the Woods- man Co 174 Calif Carnation Go. .179 Carmody J D 197 ChicagoCarnationCol84 Chicago House Wrecking Co 197 Cleveland Cut Flower Co 18) Coles W W 187 ColesburgPotteryCo 195 Conard & Jones Co. .180 Cjnley Foil Go 196 Coolidge Bros 193 Cottage Gardens Co . ISO Cowee W J 195 CrabbA Hunter. ... 193 Craig E>bt& Son... 193 CraiK Wm P .193 Crooke John J Co... 194 Croon Jno F & Bro.178 Cross Eli 193 Crowl Fern Co ... 174 Cunningham D O Glass Co 198 Cunningham Jos H..193 Davis Bros 193 Deamud J B 173 Detroit Flower Pot Mfg 195 Devoy Thos & Son .189 Dickinson The A CoIV Dietsoh A & Co 197 Diller Caskey & Co 198 Dillon J L 188 190 Dillon's Mfg Co 300 Dorner F&SoDsCo... I Ureer H i 189 195 Dudley J W A Soi s.l93 Dyson's Lane Nurs .180 Eastern Nurser es. . . 180 EiseleC 192 Elliott Wm & Sons.. 194 EUwanger* Barry. .181 Eramans Geo M 192 Ernest W H 195 Fenrich J S 175 Fiesser J H 193 Fisher Peter I Fischer Frank 187 Foley Mfg Co 199 Ford Bros 175 Foster Lucius H 193 GaedP.ke Aug 184 Gardeners Cnroniclel9.S Garland Geo M 198 Geller Sigmund 196 Getm-ireBox Factory 196 Ghormley Wm 175 GibUn& Co V Gunther Wm H 175 Gurney Heater Co. ..20iJ Guttman Alex J 175 Hail Association 186 187 196 Hammond Ben j 194 Hancock Frank 196 Hansen Chris 185 Hansen Julias IV Hasslach & Eou- mainville. 178 Hauswirth P J 176 Heacock Jos 193 Heiss J B 188 Heller &Co IV Heller Bros 185 Herendeen Mfg Co.. Y Herr Albert M 193 193300 Herrmann A 196 Hews A H & Co 195 Hilflnger Bros 195 Hill The EGC0...I 185 Hippard E 199 Hitobinga&Co V Holton & Hunkel Col72 Hooker H MCo 198 Horan EdwC 175 Hort Advertiser 196 Hunt E H 173 Igoe Bros 196 International Flow- er Delivery.... 176 177 Jacobs S * Sons ....198 Jennings EB I\^ Johnson Chas 178 Johns>on Glass Co. .198 Joy A Son Co 184 Kasting W F I 191 Keitsch Cb.is H Suptl90 Keller Geo A Son.. ..195 Keller Pot Co 195 Kennioott Bros Co. 173 Kentucky Tobacco Product Co 196 KingConstructionCoSOi) Kohr A F 195 Koral Mfg Co 195 Kramer I N A Son ..195 Kreshover L J 174 Kring Bros 188 Kroeschell Bros Co 200 KuehnC A 173 KuhlG A... 181 188 193 Lager A Hurrell.....l93 Lang Julius 175 LangjahrAH 175 LauMrs P P 181 Livingston Seed Co. 196 LocklandLuraberCo 199 Loomis Floral Co. . . 19ii Lord A BurnhamCo II V MaderPaul 193 May John N I 184 May L L A Co 188 McCarthy N F A Co. 174 191 McConnell Ale.x 176 MoCullough's J M Sons 173 McKellarChasW 173 187 Menard H L.' 174 Merriam G A Co 195 Metropolitan Mate- rial Co 197 Meyer John C A Col95 Mich Cut Flower E5174 MillangChas 175 Moller Ludwig 194 Moninger J C Co. ..,.199 Montana Fertilizer Co 195 Moon The Wm H C0I8I Moore Hentz A Na3hl75 Murchie John 185 Nat Flo Bd of Tradel95 N Y Cut Flower Co.. 175 N Y Cut Flower Ex.174 Nickel Plate R R....173 Niessen Leo 174 Ocean Park FloralCo. 1 93 O Hagan J H 180 Park Floral Co 176 Parker Geo L 18 1 Pernet-Ducher J . 190 Perkins John J Co. 175 Peterson J A 193 Phila Wholesale "Flower Market... 174 Philip . Jacob P 188 Phillips Mfg Co 197 Pierce F O Co 198 Pierson FRACo.185 193 Pierson-SeftonCo V VI PittsburgCut FloCo 173 188 Pittsburg Florist Esl73 Plant Fred S ..178 Poehlmann Bros. 173 185 PollworthC C Co . . 195 QuakerCitMachWk3l97 Randall A L Co.... 173 Rawson WW A Co. IV Raynor J 1 175 Reed & Keller 194 Regan Print House 196 Reinberg Geo. . . 173 188 Relnberg Peter 1 88 Remmeri B A Sons .194 Rhoten Bros A Co. . . 185 Ribsam C&Son... 181 Rice Bros 172 Rice James H Co . . . . i9i Rice M ACo 194 Robinson H M A Co 174 Roehrs Julius 192 Roland Thos 193 Rolker A A Sons ...18 Roasig Bros 196 Rupp John F 178 Sabransky W 190 Sander A Sons 181 Sohillo Adam 199 Sjhamer Pater J... 190 Sc3tt John 1()3 Seitzer Chas F 193 Sharp Partridge ACol98 Sherman Nursery Col93 Sheridan W F 175 Siebert Chas 196 Sievers A Boland 176 Sinner Bros 173 SkidelskyS S 185 Smith Nath A Son.. 185 Smith W ATCo.... I Smits Jac 180 Sprague Smith Co . . 198 Standard Pump A Engine Co V Stearns Lumber Co. 199 Steele H M 180 Stern J A Co 196 Stoothoff H A A Co . . 196 Styer J J IV Sunnyside GnhouseslSl Surrey Seed Co 179 Thompson J D Car- nation Co I Thorburn J M A Co. IV Traendlv A Sohenckl75 Van Kle'ef W A Sonsl80 A^aughans Seed Store ...I ly 178 179 181 184 193 196 Vick's Sons Jas IV Wagner Ed 179 Watson W H 190 Weber FC 176 Weber H A Sons.... 187 Weeber A Don IV Weiland Peter 172 Weiland A Rischl73 187 Welch Bros 174 Whilldin Pot Co 195 WietorBros 173 188 Wild Gilbert H 180 Winandy M 173 WintersonEFCo.173 178 Wittbold Geo Co.. ..183 Wood Bros 193 Woodbury D B 178 Wrede H" IV Yalaha Conserv 193 Young .John 175 Young Thos Jr. 174 176 Young A Nugent. ...175 Zirngiebel Denys IV Gardner, Mass.— The Riverside green- houses have been incorporated, with a capital ot $8,000, by George H. Soire, Marcus B. Osgood and Carrie H. John- The King Construction Go. New Roof Construction, Automatic Stokers. Water Tube Steam Boiler, Automatic and Hand Ventilators NORTH TONAWANDA, N. Y. 32 Ciiurch St., TORONTO, ONT. KROESCH|LLJROS. CO. GreeniiTloiler, 45 Erie St., CHXCAGO. Boilers made of the best of material, shell, fire- box sheets and heads of steel, water space all around (front, sides and back) . Write for information. Eureka Greenhouses. The Best and Lowest in Price. Al! houses erected at the factory and shipped to purchasers with blue prints, photographs and plain directions so that any person can put them up, DILLON GREENHOUSE MEG. CO., BIOOmsbUPQ, Pa. Steam Traps SAVE COAL This is the Return Steam Trap used by the Up-to-date Greenhouse men to return the con- densed water from the heating coils in their greenhouses. Have been in use for this purpose over 30 years. Insures an Even Tempera and the great bulk of the crop was sold during January and February at whole- sale at $20 to $25 per 100, blooms without stems. The wood in those days was considered so valuable that the flower was simply twisted from the stem and then wired up to be used in bouquets and designs. In the course of time the camellias ceased to be fashionable, and whole stocks of them, once very valuable, were thrown on the rubbish heap. Will they ever become fashionable again? As a further illustration of the pessi- mistic spirit prevalent years ago, and when the florists' business was asserting itself, the following anecdote related by Robert Craig may be given. Mr. Craig says: "When I was a boy working in 'The Neck,' a section in Philadelphia famous for half a century for trucking, but now largely built up, my father grew a number of celery and cabbage plants in the spring of the year and I was usually sent out to help pick them when custom- ers came to buy. Two truckers came one rainy day for celery plants, and while we picked them they continually grum- bled about there being no more money in celery. One of the pair remarked: 'The money is in the hot houses over yonder;' but the other said: 'Not any more; there are too many of them now.' " This was forty-five years ago. At that time there were only about a dozen places in Philadelphia, most of them small in size. What a contrast between then and now. There are pessimists now, as there were then, who think the business is overdone, but no one would risk much in prophecying that there will be plenty of money made in the florists' business when all of this generation have passed away. But the successful florist must, as ever, be a worker, willing- to sacrifice both comfort and leisure to promote his busi- ness. When one of the most successful growers in the vicinity of New York landed in this country he had just 5 cents in his pocket. This was his entire wealth; and this sum he expended in the purchase of a cigar which he smoked while walk- ing up Broadway. He obtained a posi- tion: as waiter in a restaurant, saved some money, got married, and finally started on Long Island with a capital of 202 The American Florist. Aug. ^7, not over $2,000. His stories of his early struggles, and of days when he would return from market with less than $1.50 are very interesting, especially when heard at his now prosperous establish- ment, which includes a number of iron houses of the most expensive commercial kind, and when it is remembered that his plants are quite a factor to-day in the New York market. How many of the young men of the present day are willing to undergo the privations and efiort which these pioneers found necessary for the attainment of success? Anyone turning over in his mind the circumstances which most con- duce to the success of those who are now "at the top" will concede that they embraced about all the conditions which poverty is said to bring. THE CARNATION. After the Plants are Housed. The plants now need every encourage- ment that lies within our power, to assist them to build up a robust constitution. In so doing we must always keep in mind the difference between the plant at this time and what it is after it is well established from two to three months later. By that time the plants will have absorbed many of the elements contained within the soil, and during the time this assimilation hasbeengoing on the plants will have beengradually digesting or get- ting the best of the soil. To a certain extent the nature of the plants will then consist of the same elements as the soil. When they get to that stage there is not the danger of ruining the season's pros- pects by a miscalculation to the extent that there is just at this time because the conditions are reversed. The soil now having the upperhand we must use considerable caution to prevent the plants getting more of what the soil contains for their proper digestion. By an overabundance of water, together with insufficient ventilation, the plants will very quickly show that they are get- ting more than is good for them; the growth will be soft and flabby and of light color instead of that stiff, glossy appearance, w^hich is indication of per- fect health. Keep the soil open by fre- quently scratching over the surface. This should not be done so deep as to injure the new roots which are spreading out. All that is necessary is to loosen up the crust which forms on the surface through constant watering. This scratching or hand cultivating is to allow the sun and air to penetrate into the soil, keeping it fresh and sweet for the roots to work in. It can be followed up till the young roots are visible just beneath the surface, when it must be discontinued, as it cannot then be done without injury. The plants which have been grown in- doors all summer will now be throwing up a good crop of blooming shoots. These can be allowed to come in from now on. Pay attention to disbudding, but do not rob the future crop by cutting with a long stem, which cannot be ob- tained without cutting away considerable young shoots. It is too early for long stems. If these indoor grown plants have made the growth they should have the beds will now be thoroughlv filled vrith roots, and the plants will be greatly benefited by putting on a fine, dry mulch. This is not put on so much for a fertilizer as it is to protect the young roots and to keep the beds moist and cool. It must therefore be used as fine as it can be secured, and just thick enough to cover the surface thoroughly. Well rotted cow manure, with some dry soil mixed through it, makes the very best mate- rial for this purpose. In spreading it on the beds do not spread close up to the stems of the plants, but leave a vacant space about three inches in diameter around each plant. Referring to the detail of topping the field grown plants which have been planted inside. This must be discontinued on all varieties now unless you grow in quantity enough to be able to top back a little longer on a house or bench to time a crop for the Christmas holidays. These can be kept stopped back for a few weeks, but it is safest to allow them about twelve weeks from the last topping. Because there is no green fly visible on the plants is not proof enough that they do not need a light fumigating. Attend to this little part of the work once a week as a preventive; it will be found much cheaper than a cure. C. W. Johnson. Maysville, Ky. — C. B. Dietrich & Brother have moved their store to new quarters in the Odd Fellows building. Fond Dd Lac, Wis.— E. Haentze at- tended the S. A. F. convention, returning by way of Chicago. He is now making an eastern tour. SOME S. A F. LADIES AT SHAW'S GARDEN, ST. LOUIS, MO., AUGUST 19, 1904. 1904- Th E American PlorisT. ^o§ SOME S. A. F. VISITORS AT SHAWS GARDEN, ST. LOUIS, MO , AUGUST 19, 1904. THE ST. lOUlS CONVENTION Presldent-Elect Vaugfhan's Programme. I want to thank you for your kindness in chooBing me to carry forward your work so far as a presi- dent of this association can carry it forward, for the coming year. I say "so far as the president can carry it forward" meaningly, because this society has grown to be so large that the import- ance of any one man, no matter how high his position in the society, has "become very small. Since this organiza- tion was founded, twenty years ago, the growth has been wonderful. It has grown on many lines. When we were together first we were a small body beginning a new line of work all through. The essays and matters prepared by the executive committee in those days were new and we could not go wrong. Since then the committee work has grown with the growth of the organization and has become very wide and covers many lines. In taking hold ot this work twenty years ago after beginning it might be well to gather the results of these twenty years of work into one general repre- sentative meeting, showing how we have come to this period of effort. I feel I must ask you in each one of these inter- ests to carry them along with me and I want to say that in taking this position as I do, I take it as the representative of you all, and not as president of the sport- ing element, conservative element, whole- sale dealer, retail grower, or cut flower trade. I shall try to be the president of the Society of American Florists. I do not mean, so far as in me lies, to be the president of any faction or any interest, and it only rests with you to take hold, eatHi one-and all, to carry it along with me. As I said, it is my. idea to . gather at the end of these twenty years the best results of what we have done, but that is not saying that we are up-to-date, and everything has been done, for I feel that the field widens with every year, and I cannot feel otherwise. 1 will mention one thought in connec- tion with the great possibilities of our work. There are many but this one has occurred to me. The wealthy people of this country, and we depend much upon these people, have become migratory in their home life. Four weeks they may be on the coast of Maine, and another four weeks they may be on Santa Catalina island in California, two weeks in Alaska, three weeks in Florida, and a month in Europe; and many of these people finally build and come to own palatial iomes in the city. But with the migratory nature of their home life there is still within them the idea of home, and it has been a country home. In the last few years we find a great tendency on the part of these wealthy people, and people of moderate means, to have a country home that they will take care of and maintain, and at less expense, probably, than a city home. In the making of their country homes our art comes close to their ideas. They cannot make a country home without the horticulturist, and therefore on this great" growth of the country home, this growth which provides for a $60,000 establishment and twenty men to run it, presents possibilities for the adornment of these homes and grounds by means of our art. I say it is one great thought that we should keep abreast in our line, and provide the best in horticulture, make opportunities for such people to spend money in horticulture as they are spend- ing it in architecture and on land. As I said, we need the help of all these differ- ent lines, and in making the appoint- ments which I shall make I shall do my best to select such men as will carry for- ward the interests in the direction of the growth of the society as accentuated by the storv of the twenty years' work. Again I thank yoji. J. D. Carmody's Presentation Speech. The address made byj- D. Carmody at the testi monial presentation to President Breitmeyer i s worthy of more than pass- ing notice. It was as fol- lows: Mr. President:-You have half finished your labors as i president of the S. A. F. I suppose you feel within you that you have done well in the labor you have performed, but while it is well said that "Virtue finds its own reward," and no doubt it is a pleasure to you to know that the S. A. F. appreciates your work and honors you for what you have done for it, still it may be more pleasing to you to have this feeling manifested by something more tangible than words, more lasting than expressions of grati- tude. Allow me, sir, to present to you these candelabra. May your good wife fill them with the lights that belong to them and set them in the window of your mansion, that they may be beacon lights to you when returning to the bosom of your family. Long may they bear a light for you, your family, friends and visitors. May your lights continue to burn and shine brightly and throw their raysupon you and yours, in fact as long as the lamp of life shall continue to bum with you. Keep these in remembrance of the S. A. F. as a token of the love of its mem- bers for you. Here is something else. When you re- turn home to your family after your work, may the good wife brew in this pot that beverage which, toned down and flavored with the milk of human kind- ness, and sweetened with the sugar of love, may dispel care and bring joy and contentment to your souls. These things are more tangible than mere words, and may be handed down to the coming gen- eration, your children and their children's children, who will say: "This shows how our father was loved by the S.A.F." And what have we here (presenting the 204 The American Plorist. lug. 2f, CANNAS AND OTHER PLANTS AT THE WORLD'S FAIR, ST. LOUIS, (Kxliibited by the H. E. Newbury Co., Magnolia, X. O ) MO. silver water set) . Another thing which, filled with the sparkling waters of Lake St. Clair, ever to be found on your table, will also remind you of us. May it al- ways have that place and be used instead of the growler. There is nothing but re- freshment and contentment to be had in that bowl. With these things I bid you an affectionate adieu, and hope you may always carry in your heart love and af- fection for the old S. A. F. I have just remembered that somebody gave me something else, at the last mo- ment. What have we here? A beautiful charm to hang upon your w^atch guard as a talisman, and may it ever be a talis- man through life to protect you among the evils that oftimes beset us. Upon it is the crown of glory. May you ever wear the crown of glory as the crowning evidence of the love of the S. A. F. When you depart this lile for a better one those who come after you and their heirs will say: "These are evidences that the memory of Mr. Breitmeyer still dwells in the hearts ot the old florists, whose greatest pleasure has always been to make happy their fellowman, and beau- tify that portion of the terrestial sphere where the great Creator has placed them." MR. BRETMEYER'S reply. Mr. Carmody, ladies and gentlemen: — To say that I am overwhelmed about covers my feelings. » I had been trying to think of words I might say when your first presentation was made; but when I find testimonials coming in lots, you will simply have to excuse me and accept my grateful and hearty thanks. I would ask you to remember that as long as Breit- meyer is alive he will work for his fellow florists and the S. A. F. I thank you, and cannot say anything more. G. W. Brown's Address. G. W. Brown, superintendent of the British horticultural exhibit at the World's Fair, made the following ad- dress: I am not going to speak this morning on any types of horticulture, for to me there is but one type, the love of flowers, the love of nature. The man who does not love nature is no horticulturist. We have heard for many years of the most unsatisfactory conditions of horticulture, and of the little respect in which horti- culturists are held by the general public. Various remedies have been proposed, but whenever I hear the question brought up I cannot help thinking we are start- ing at the wrong end of the stick. What we want to do is to raise the cry of "more efficiency." As soon as we realize the importance of our calling, and the important part it has played in the civilization of the races past and gone, those yet powerful and living, and those becoming aroused and yet to come to prominence, then shall we hear no more the cry of poor remuneration, and of the poor conditions under which horti- culture endeavors to advance. We should impress upon each one of our fellow-members, and each horticulturist upon himself, the importance of knowing ourselves, and knowing what our pro- fession really is, and understanding it, for I have often noticed outcries gener- erally originate with that class of us called horticulturists who follow its practice as a means of existence alone. Men in that class are not horticulturists. A man who does not love his flowers as his own children and does not try to understand plant life and the conditions under which plants will grow, can never be a hortictdturist. The man who looks upon his flowers as upon his children, as I have stated, is the successful man and the true horticulturist. Look around you in all countries and observe the men who have been the most successful in our profession. They are men who think no trouble is too great and make their work a labor of love. As man differs from man, so one horti - culturist must difier from another, but to me there is only one type of horti- culturist. We hear about the horticultur- ists of different nations, but they all agree in that one respect of type and quality. A florist should understand that he can assist nature, but cannot do away with it. We see a florist hybridizing species, andl bringing plants together, plants each possessing some good quality, and he passes the pollen from one to another.. He is filling up a deficiency which, by- some chance nature has left void. He is acting as the agent to bring them to- gether. In the same way we take a fern notably differing from generali sorts. It is perhaps a beautiful and deli- cate variety. The florist takes it and nourishes it. He helps that plant along, does away with the obstacles it woiildi meet in the natural struggle for exist- ence. When man understands nature he evolves new varieties. The section of horticulturists called florists is not sub- ject to the criticism applied to the orna- namental horticulturists. The florist collects beautiful flowers and hands them over to us to make our grounds and gardens beautiful. Do we study them? Look around in this great exposition, and what do we see? Take the British garden, and what have we there? Nothing but straight lines, plants cut and mutilated. That is not art. There is a higher art, an art which tries to improve on nature, to take away the coarseness of natural scenes, and to fill up places which the hand of man has de- nuded or left bare. That is the higher branch of ornamental gardening. In other parts of the exposition what do we see? Masses of one gaudy color. Take geraniums or salvias, we see one mass in the center of a grass plot. Just fancy that picture being transferred. Would NEW CANNA MRS. WM. F. KASTING AT THE WORLD'S FAIR, ST. LOUIS, MO. (Exhibited by Wiu. F. Kasting, Buffalo, N. Y.) rgo4. The American Florist. 205 HYDRANGEAS AT THE WORLD'S FAIR, ST. LOUIS, MO. (Exhibited hy Hie Wm. H. Mocn Co . JlorrisviUe, Pn.) that by any eminent painter be considered a picture? Why does it please us? For the same reason that a gaudy and loud picture pleases a crowd. But a critic of fine feeling, such as Ruskin, would trample lit under his feet. Why do we do this? Because we do not understand the maxim ^hat "Horticulture is the art which im- proves nature, and does not do away with it." I know I am on very debatable ground when speaking of these formal gardens. I am not quite sure whether, if I had my way always, I would not have one corner of my grounds put aside for this formal work, to show what can be ■done with plants. Let us pay a little more attention and imitate nature a lit- tle more in our ornamental gardening. There is a great future before horticul- turists; that is, if as I tried to point out, we remember the importance of our call- ing. Take America, here is a great and beautiful country, richly endowed with nature's gifts. It is a sentimental coun- try, as one speaker has already stated, but sentiment has yet to grow. In the confusion consequent upon the settling and pioneer work of a fine territory such as you have here, there is not much time, or shall I say not much chance for it. In America we live too quickly, but there is a time coming when life will not be quite so fast; when people will be settling down and have even a greater life for their homes than at the present time. It is for us to cultivate and cater not only for the public taste, but new tastes, cultivate that love of flowers and love of gardens, and it behooves us to train our young men and children in the true art of horti- culture and the true art of ornamenting our grounds. Just think for a moment of the great part that gardening and horticulture has taken in the home life during 300 years in England, France, Italy and almost all European countries. We see China, Persia, India, Egypt and Rome. They all had a love for flowers. They brought our art up to a certain point, and loved it. I look to America now, and I believe we shall not look in vain, to take up the art of horticulture where those old countries have left it, and to advance it to a still higher point. For my part I cannot imagine an ideal state of socialism, of universal brotherhood, in a country where the love of flowers does not exist, and I would say in conclusion that I would urge the horticulturists of Ameri- ca to try and study the art, try and look upon it as being one of the highest of all arts, and try to realize that when orna- menting and planting gardens they are painting with nature's own colors. Try to look into the beauties of nature and not only look at the superficial gaudy colors of such flowers as cannas, gerani- ums and so on, but also at the more humble flowers which perhaps have greater beauties because they are hidden from our superficial gaze. I thank the Society of American Florists for the hospitality the members have extended to us while here, and may I hope that a closer friendship will spring up between gardeners and horticulturists in America and on the other side of the water. You are starting under great conditions, con- ditions which I have already pointed out, and at a point where other countries have lelt off. Responsibility will be al- ways upon you; let us hope that it will be understood by the American florists. Convention Echoes. Considerable dissatisfaction was ex- pressed by exhibitors with the arrange- ments made for inspection of the trade exhibits. It was suggested that the ex- ecutive committee another year mention definite hours for an inspection. Saturday, August 20, the day after the convention, was Pensylvania day at the World's Fair, and a number of the S. A. F. representatives from that state remained over to participate in the cele- bration. Lion & Wertheimer, of New York, who made a fine display of ribbons at the con- vention, suffered considerable damage to their stock owing to the rain which came through the roof of the building. J. B. Deamud as guide and interpreter for a party of eighteen on the Pike on a rainy night secured interesting reductions in rates and won laurels in making the night a memorable one. Prof. Filfoly charmed (?) the Chicago boys with his rendering of the song: The night is past: The dawn is breaking; The dewdrops pearl each bud and leaf, etc. S. S. Skidelsky predicts a record break- ing attendance at Washington in 1905. He says there will be a solid West, New England and the south. Chief F. W. Taylor showed a party of visitors down the Pike Friday night in Taylor Pasha's own inimitable way. Life on the river was seen by Poehlmann Brothers' party Sunday and proved a picture of the old time river traffic. Commodore Westcott and John Bur- ton left two days earlier than they intended because of the great heat. The "Show Me Club" isn't acircum- 206 The American Florist. Aug. 27. stance to the "We'll Get You Yet Society," as Arnold Ringier would say. Visitors on Sunday made social calls on James Gurney and R. F. Tesson at Clayton. Chicago week proved to be quite popu- lar with conventionites from all sections. Who said crow? PALMS AND FERNS. Some Native Palms. The native palms of the United States are seldom considered among the species that are grown lor florists' use, possibly from the fact that we have several trop- ical species in general use that develop more rapidly than the majority of our native species, and it is the nimble penny that most growers are compelled to look to. The southern palmettos are used in great quantities in a cut state for deco- rative work, and so long as the supply of wild stock continues to be sufficient for the market for this purpose, it is not very likely that the cultivation of palmettos will be taken up. Apart from these there are some others that are more appre- ciated in palm collections, and some that are equally rare with those from foreign lands. Of these probably tHe most notable one is Pseudophoenix Sargenti, a palm that was discovered some sixteen or eighteen years ago, growing in moderate numbers on one of the Florida Keys, and which has since been cultivated to some extent in southern California. This is a pinnate leaved palm, bearing some resemblance to a phoenix, but having a slender trunk that sometimes reaches a height of twenty feet, the foliage being bright green above and glaucous beneath, and the pinna being peculiar in being folded backward at the base. Another striking characteristic of pseudophoenix is found in its cherry-like fruit of bright orange scarlet. Pseudophoenix was first pictured in "Garden and Forest" some years ago, and the account then published of this palm was authoritative, and probably forms the foundation of all descriptive inatter relative to this palm that has since appeared in various publications. It seems singular that so distinct a palm should not have been discovered earlier by some of the many scientists who have traveled through Florida. Then there is that noble palm of the southwest, Washingtonia filifera, which is found in quantity in the southern part of California and to a less extent in Arizona, a palm that seems more happy in its outdoor growth in that section of the country than in our greenhouses. Possibly this plant has been coddled too much in the endeavor to cultivate it under glass, for it is seldom seen in any- thing like the vigor that appears from the photographs we have of specimens of Washingtonia growing in California. But it is an interesting plant with its large fan-shaped and deeply-cut leaves, that are fringed with long white fila- ments like coarse thread, and as the small black fruits are produced in great quantities there is no difficulty in getting up a stock. The thrinax group is also represented among our native palms in the form of T. parviflora, a slender palm with nearly round and deeply cut fan-like leaves, and one that is seldom seen in collections of the present day. Thrinax is a graceful palm, not very leafy under ordinary con- ditions, but one that is quite worth growing for variety's sake. This palm, being also found in the Bahamas and Jamaica makes it appear probable that the introduction of it to Florida may have been through the medium of seeds that have been washed ashore from the ocean in the same way that the cocoanut has been distributed to so many portions of the tropical world that its original habitat is unknown. This also reminds us that there are a number of cocoanut trees growing on some of the Florida coast islands, but whether originally planted by the hand of man or by the mighty hand of the ocean currents depo- nent saith not. The two species of erytheas, namely, E. armata and E. edulis, may also be considered among the notable native palms. These fan-leaved species come from southern California, where they are frequently planted for outdoor effect, and where they reach a height of thirty to forty feet. E. armata is known as the blue palm, its foliage being very glaucous, and is a decidedly handsome species though rather too slow for the trade grower. The latter has also to take into consideration the fact that, speaking in a general way, fan-leaved palms are less popular than those with pinnate foliage. These palms seem to take several years, even in the favorable climate of Califor- nia, to develop a stem, and some of those in the gardens of that state seem to fruit very liberally while the plant is still com- paratively stemless. Our native ferns are too large a propo- sition to be attempted in the limits of these brief notes, but we may remark in passing that Nephrolepis exaltata, from which our popular Boston fern sprang, is found growing wild as far north as Florida, and from the variable character of this species it would seem to be quite within the limits of possibility that some other useful form may be found among the native nephrolepis at some time. This is more probable when the Boston fern becomes so widely distributed as to be more largely planted in the outdoor gardens of the south. Another nephrolepis is also found in Florida, N. acuta. This is a stronger grower than the foregoing, and possibly the parent of the garden variety known as N. Wittboldii, a handsome fern as a large specimen, but one that does not appeal so strongly to the general public as do the smaller growing members of the genus. It is also possibly a matter of news to some to find that there is one of the gold ferns among the native species, and a tolerably hardy one too, though we are likely to associate these very beautiful members of the fern family with the trop- ics. The fern in question is Gymno- gramma triangularis, a fern that is found in considerable quantity in Washington and Oregon, and a very pretty little fern it is, the leaves being triangular in out- line, deeply cut, dark green on the upper side and plentifully covered with a golden farinose powder on the under side of its leaves. It is nearly or quite deciduous, and consequently could not be depended on for winter work, but for planting in a cool and damp rockery where the condi- tions found in its native states may be more or less successfully simulated, it would prove a welcome addition. W. H. Taplin. World's Fair Notes. In the French gardens a specialty has been made of roses and cannas. A large proportion of the former are of everbloom- ing varieties, which are now at their best. Leveque&Fils, Ivry, show 25,000 plants in twelve varieties; Defresne Fils, Vitry, 600 plants; H. Robichon, Orleans, 500 plants; Balschard, Farcy, 500 plants; Ponce Fils, Nogent, 400 plants, all in numerous varieties. H. Goyer, Limoges, has 130 plants in 100 varieties, and George Boucher, of Paris, 260 plants, of which eighty-six are standards. The lat- ter are now in splendid condition, except a few that were iniured by water during the spring. Several of the French exhibitors exhibit large collections of cannas. Among them are Vilmorin-Andrieux & Company, Paris, 120 varieties; Billard& Barre, Fontenay, eighty varieties; Cayeux&Leclerc, Paris, 120 varieties, and Ferard, Paris, forty- two varieties. Although these collections contain many valuable varieties which are new to this country, comparatively few of them seem to be sufficiently prom- ising to make their introduction desir- able. E. A. Kanst has completed his work as juror in floriculture. He gave special at- CARPET BEDDING AT THE WORLD'S FAIR, ST. LOUIS, MO, (By tlw Jlioliel Plsmt and Bulb Co,, St. Louis, Wo.) ipo4. The American Florist. 207 SOME OF THE BEDS AT THE WORLD'S FAIR, ST. LOUIS. MO. (Conard tt Joues Co.'s two beds of althaeJis in terrace; Huntsville center; St. Louis Seed Co.'s fine foliage plants on Nurseries' rose beds.) tention to the exhibits of shrubbery, shade trees and evergreens, but also made the awards upon the cannas. The largest exhibit is by H. E. Newbury, who has some 30,000 plants. The next largest exhibitor was the Conard & Jones Com- pany, which has about fifty varieties, all but one being of its own origination. A large bed of the Express cannaisnow making an excellent showing. This is a new dwarf variety, which is being intro- duced by Nathan Smith & Son, Adrian, Mich. It has green foliage and large dark red flowers, which are produced in large trusses. It seems to be a promising sort, either for bordering beds of taller varie- ties or for use by itself where low effects are desired. W. Atlee Burpee & Company have three fine beds of begonias at the east end of the Horticulture building. Two. of them are filled with Vulcan, which is a splen- did dark red variety, with bronzed foli- age, of the Vernon type, while the Duke of Edinburg is shown in the other. The ^ame firm is also showing a bed of hybrid heliotrope and one of Burbank roses. Among the florists who spent a num- ber of days at the exposition after the close of the convention werej. C.Vaughan, Chicago; W. R. Smith, of the Botanic Gardens, Washington, and Robert Craig, Philadelphia. The last named is serving as one of the jury of awards in flori- culture. The salvias, of which large exhibits have been madeby Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago, and Henry A. Dreer, Philadel- phia, are now at their best. Most of them are upon either side of the walk connecting the Agriculture and Horticul- ture buildings. The heavy rain and wind storms on Friday and Saturday nights last week broke down many of the dahlias and did considerable injury to the gladioli. Aside from this the damage to the plants was but temporary. Visitors to the grounds about the Eng- lish buildings have been greatly pleased with the exhibit of annuals. The zinnias and balsams have made a splendid show- ing, but the season has not been favor- able for the asters. W. F. Kasting, Bufi'alo, has a red flow- eredcanna which has been much admired. It was first labeled Tarry town and was reported under that name, but it will be called Mrs. W. F, Kasting. WITH THE GROWERS A Successful Utah Florist. The illustration herewith shows a par- tial view of the establishment of Richard E. Evans, of 36 Main street. Salt Lake City, Utah, with 25,000 feet of glass, at Poplar Grove. Mr. Evans has been in business here for twelve years and has been very successful. He opened the store May 4, 1892, on $65 and with hard work has made the business what it is today, one of the most successful retail establishments in the west. J. A. Peterson, Cincinnati, 0. On the way home from the convention John Scott and Sandy Hampton, of Brooklyn, N. Y., Patrick J. Fay, of Shel- burne, Vt., and a representative of the American Flohist paid a flying visit to the establishment of J. A. Peterson, Cin- cinnati, whose valuable paper on "Indoor Flowering Plants" created so much favorable comment at the recent S. A. F. convention. Mr. Peterson proved a most cordial entertainer and his estimable wife and family assisted materially in the efforts made to dispense a half day's hospitality in the short space of one hour, all the time available for the visit. Mr. Peterson lives in a handsome and commodious brick house on the highest eminence of the hills surrounding Cin- cinnati, which he built five years ago, and which has for a background a clump of natural forest containing come mag- nificent specimens of native trees and shrubs. The greenhouses are located on a southern slope and are conveniently disposed. There two fine houses of Adi- antum Farleyense, which plant seems to be quite at home at Mr. Peterson's place. It may be seen in all stages of pots up to 6-inch. Two houses of chrysanthemums look particularly promising. Several houses of carnations just planted are in excellent shape, and other houses present Begonia Gloire de Lorraine, strong bushy stock in the pink of condition. A few houses are devoted to roses. A hous»fuIl of extra large specimens of Cycas revo- luta was seen to advantage. Outside was noticed a grand lot of Hydrangea Otaksa, which Mr. Peterson is growing in pots for Easter flowering. WhUe visiting, theguests had an oppor- tunity to inspect some of the water color sketches of flowers made by one of Mr. Peterson's sons, who is with Lager & Hurrell, the orchid growers of Summit, N. J. The work was most artistic and reflected much credit on the artist. Neiff England. Hitchings & Co. are doing a large amount of greenhouse building in New England territory this season. Among those now under way are: One house for F. A. Talbot, Brookline, Mass., one for Cedar Grove Cemetery, Boston, two houses and work rooms for R. C. Van- derbilt, Newport, R. I., two houses and work rooms for R. L. Buckman, New- port, and one house for R. M. Sattonstal, Chestnut Hill, Mass. Hancock, Mich.— A. M. York's store was recently burned out. He has rebuilt, making it up-to-date in every respect. Mr. York, wife and son attended the S. A. F. convention and World's Fair, mak- ing a prolonged visit to St. Louis. INTERIOR OF R. E. EVANS' STORE, SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH. 20g The American FlorisT.i Aug. i;, MARKET GARDENS. The Vegetable House. Among the many duties attendant upon the market gardener at this season is the important one of preparing lor the ■winter crops in the greenhouse in antici- pation of which some progress has already been made by preparing the soil or sowing the seed. There is no doubt that the care and skill required in pro- ducing good vegetable crops under glass is equal to that required in producing cut flowers and plants. Among the duties incumbent at this season is the thorough cleansing of the greenhouse and the preparation of the soil for bring- ing therein. Many of the ills from which market gardeners have suffered in dis- eased or affected crops have been due to the presence of insects already established in the greenhouse or the introduction of some diseases through using old soil, and each year it is demonstrated that abso- lute cleanliness is essential in successfully growing indoor vegetables. Some crops are peculiarly liable to dis- eases brought about by weather condi- tions which do not ordinarily affect greenhouse crops as in some of the lettuce diseases; the growing of such crops requires close attention and skill in detail. Similarly the care required in packing and shipping the products of the vegetable house so as to arrive in the best presentable condition requires close personal attention. TOMATOES. In growing tomatoes one must con- sider the market conditions very closely to make it profitable. The practice of some growers in sowing the seed early in July and benching the plants in August or early September, thereby procuring fruit after the outside product is past and through the holiday season depends entirely on the proximity of a suitable market where good prices can be obtained. Some cities are good markets for such products while at others close by one half the prices cannot be realized. In planting for the spring the competition from the southern truckers must be con- sidered, the superiority of the home grown product alone making the price for which they may become profitable. Market gardeners have various ways of growing tomatoes, regulated to some extent upon the style of house at their command. Some prefer to grow them on shallow benches, in boxes or in solid beds. There is no doubt, however, that during the winter months growing them on benches or in boxes placed thereon, where a circulation of air and bottom heat can be obtained is the better method, Sufficient head room must be forthcoming to allow the vines to run from five to seven feet, a stout string or wire being provided for that purpose. When plant- ing the distances will be regulated by the training. We have found that in a bench three or three and one- half leet wide two rows may be planted and the plants set fourteen to eighteen inches apart when trained to a single stem. The benches which are usually about six inches deep need not be entirely filled with soB, thus allowing room for top-dressing from time to time. As the plants grow all lateral growths must be removed and shortening the foliage around the flowers and fruit will assist in setting and ripen- ing. The fruit clusters must be supported at an early stage with a loose tie to some convenient part of the vine. A good soil for tomatoes consists of top soil from a pasture prepared similar to agood rose soil; one-fourth rotted manure should be added. The temperature re- quired is from 60° to 65°at night and 75° to 85° by day; a dry buoyant atmosphere is necessary. All watering and damping down should cease at noon until strong firing commences, a matter which one may overlook at this season when the nights are so damp. Top air must be provided until compelled by cold weather to close. Of late years in many sections the white fly or plant Aleyrodes have become a menace in vegetable forcing; when this pest is first noticed measures must be taken for its eradication for if once established nothing but hydrocyanic acid gas will kill them. When they are present an investigation on the under- side of the foliage will disclose their pres- ence in their most harmful stage by scale- like bodies; the affected leaves should be removed and thus break up their increase. In the dull short days the fruit does not set freely unless assisted by tapping the vines vigorously on sunny days or hand pollination. The varieties suitable for winter forcing are not numerous; we have tried a number and Lorillard is always reliable. CUCUMBERS. Forcing the White Spine cucumber by planting in the lettuce house early in March, thereby securing a crop of cucumbers before the outside product is CANNAS RUBIN AND PRES. MEYERS AT THE WORLD'S FAIR. (Exhibited by H. A. Dreer, Philadelptiia, Pa ) ready is a common and profitable prac- tice with many market gard°ners. Forc- ing them throughout the winter is prac- ticed quite extensively also. The Eng- lish forcing cucumber, however, presents a possibility of profit as a demand for them is established in some sections and their bearing season is of longer duration than the White Spine. The requirements of the cucumber are in many respects similar to the tomato, a steady and moist heat being necessary in their man- agement. Sudden checks at any stage of their growth which may be caused by low temperature, overwatering or the presence of plant lice are fatal to them. Bottom heat is necessary and when grown on solid beds this must be pro- vided with steam pipes or hotbed mate- rial. However, during the winter in a small forcing house they may be grown on the side benches and trained on a trel- lis near the roof. When preparing the bench for planting the young plants which have been previ- ously sown in pots, the entire bench should not be filled with soil but rather in mounds every three or four feet and each mound drained with coarse material placed at the bottom. As the plant grows and extends its root system more soil is added and in this way the plant is kept vigorous. Considerable thinning will be needed and the branches trained to avoid overcrowding. Marketgarden- ers are always looking out for any plant showing superiority in any respect from among its neighbors; in this way many new varieties of vegetables have been added and it is not unusual for them to grow some particular variety entirely, which originated with them. In this respect it was quite interesting a few weeks ago to see a variety of English cucumber which had shown points of superiority for its free setting and heavy cropping qualities, being grown now specially for seed. We have grown such varieties as Telegraph, Rochford's Mar- ket and Sion and all are well adapted for forcing. LETTUCE. The successful management of lettuce depends largely on suitable soil, and a close attention to details in the manage- ment of the house. Successful growers attribute much of their success to the condition of the soil in whichit is grown. A soil of a sandy nature with sufficient consistency to retain the food incorpo- rated is desirable. Keep the plants free from aphis. A temperature of 40° to 45° at night with a rise to 60° in fine weather by day and great care in watering are necessary. An important consideration is in always having plants to take the place of the matured crop so that no time is lost and replenishing at the same time the necessary food to the soil, which con- sists of a good dressing of manure. Operations usually commence by sowing seed at the end of August for the first crop. These are transplanted into flats and are ready to plant into the bed in about five weeks from sowing the seed. At this time another sowing should be made for replanting. Lettuce, of all winter vegetable crops, is perhaps the most profitable when well grown and usually finds a ready market. We have grown Boston Market, Big Boston and Belmont Forcing for heading varieties and Grand Rapids for a loose heading kind successfully. Some other crops are extensively grown, as cauli- flower, radish, etc. The growing and torcing of mushrooms, roots of aspara- gus and rhubarb are usually employed to jgo4. The American Florist. 209 supplement such crops as herein men- tioned, making an extremely active sea- ,son for the market gardener, which if successful is withal profitable. Franois Canning. Growing Lettuce In Greenhouse. Ed. Am. Florist:— When is the best time to plant lettuce in the greenhouse and how long will it take to be ready for market? J. J. The method usually employed by mar- ket gardeners is to sow lettuce toward the end ot August with the object ot realissing a crop in early November when the outside lettuce is past, thus requiring ten to twelve weeks to mature the crop. The seed may be sown in fiats or a frame outside and when large enough to handle they are transplanted three or four inches apart in flats or a portion of the bed, when they soon attain a suitable size for planting. If one has a local market a succession will be desirable; in arranging this, one third of the house only should be planted with the first sowing. Sow again in two weeks for the second portion and again in two weeks for the third. Sowings can then be arranged to have a supply of plants when each batch has matured. We have found it a profit- able method to use the vegetable house for chrysanthemums, depending on the hot-beds for the first crop of lettuce; then if one has prepared good plants for transplanting by the end of November a succession of lettuce may be grown until the hot beds are again available and thus allowing the use of the house lor raising tender vegetable plants lor spring sales. Francis Canning. Cralgr's Cyclamens. The illustration herewith shows cycla- mens in large quantity as grown at Rob- ert Craig & Son's, Philadelphia. Mr. Craig says: "We sow our seed in Octo- ber, and transplant the young plants as soon as ready into boxes, after which they are again transplanted six inches apart on benches in the grenhouse, re- maining there until April, when the plants are large enough to put into 4- inch pots. They are kept in the house about a month until well established and ready for a shift, when they are trans- ferred to 5 -inch or 6 -inch pots and put out in the frames under slats, as shown in the illustration, to remain until taken in about October 1." Plants grown in this way will make handsome specimens in 6 -inch and 7-inch pots for the holiday trade, by which time it is most desirable to have them. Hall. During the past ten days we have received information of the injury of an unusually large number of greenhouses by hail, covering a very wide area. This destruction of glass makes it very evident that every greenhouse of commercial importance should be insured without delay. John G. Esler, Saddle River, N. J., secretary of the Florists' Hail Associa- tion, can attend to the business promptly. Harrisburo, Pa. — A violent hailstorm August 18 caused enormous damage to the greenhouses in this vicinity. Gustav Hanson and ex-senator J. Donald Came- ron were the worst sufferers. At the former place 15,000 panes of glass were destroyed at a loss of $4,000, half of which is covered by insurance. Other losers were J. A. Kepper, Elkwood, T. J. CYCLAMENS IN FRAMES AT ROBT. CRAIG & SON'S, PHILADELPHIA, PA. Opperman,Camp Hill, H. S. Miller, Bella Vista and J. D. Brenneman, Wm. Finical, L. F. Haehnlen and the Melrose Floral Company of this city. Perkasie, Pa. — During the severe storm August 10 the large greenhouse of J. H. Werst collapsed from the force of the wind and was completely demolished. Mr. Werst was just arranging it to plant his winter flowers.. His loss is about $3,000, with no insurance. HoRNELLSViLLE, N. Y.— A Severe hail- storm visited this section August 17, damaging the greenhouses of W. A. Wet- tlin to the extent of $150. St. Cloud, Minn.— The Kindler Floral Company suffered considerable loss by hail August 19, as did also the other local florists. Grand Island, Neb. — Local florists suffered great loss from a severe hail storm August 16, one grower losing $600 worth ot glass. Waterloo, Ia.— Chas. Sherwood has begun the construction of three green- houses, each 100 feet in length. Grand Rapids, Mich.— Charles Chad- wick has arranged to open a retail store here with J. A. Creelman as manager. His National Flower. We ain't much on botany, but we have ourpreference,andfor the nationalflower our vote will be cast in favor of the bloom of the mint. — Hardeman (Tenn.) Free Press. Stolen Flowers Win Prize. A man in Fifeshire, England, accord- ing to a press dispatch from London, is in jail on a curious charge. He was a florist designer, out of a job. He saw that prizes of cash were offered at a florists' show. Having no flowers and no money to buy them, he visited a cemetery, stole flowers from a new-made grave, worked them into designs and was awarded first prize before he wa.5 arrested. New York. The market on Monday showed a little improvement over the conditions experi- enced during the past two weeks. In some lines stock cleaned up better and prices hardened just enough to give an appreciable tone to business. Tuesday showed a continuance of the improve-- ment. Tuberoses are coming in nicely and go off fairly well at quoted prices. Glodioli are not nearly so plentiful, the stormy weather having shortened the cut. Asters are very much better in quality and sell freely. The stock arriv- ing is of the branching variety, and appears to be free from the diseases so prevalent among the earlier sorts. Lilies continue to bring good prices, being still somewhat scarce. Lilium rubrum is plentiful but is in good demand and cleans up well. Hydrangea is plentiful and prices are not particularly good, although it goes off fairly well. Dahlias are the great commodity just now, the supply being superabundant, and prices in con- sequence not very attractive to growers. Roses are in good supply and bring fair prices, American Beauty roses are arriv- ing in quantities larger than ever for this time of year, and the better quality of the lower grades is very noticeable. There is a general feeling that fall iDusi- ness may set in early, and some little preparation is being made to meet it. Cleaning up is the order of the day, and September 1 will find everyone in readi- ness. A. S. Burns, Jr., of Spring Valley, N. Y., has all of his carnations planted and his houses are looking fine. He has three houses planted with mignonette. His pride just now is centered in a patch of muskmelons, which is producing fruit very large in size and averaging four pounds each in weight. The mouths of many of his friends are watering at the prospect of an opportunity to test them. A. L. Young, bookkeeper for several years with John Young, will, on Septem- ber 1, open a store at 54 West Twenty- eighth street, where he will conduct a wholesale florist's business under the name of A. L. Young & Company, .210 The American Fl orist. Aug. 27, Mrs. M. C. Hallinan, of 407 Third avenue has returned from Ossining after a month's stay with her daughter. The latter recently sustained a severely sprained ankle. The Hallinan store has been improved with paint and other embellishments., Frank H. Traendly was among the first of the New York contingent returning from the St. Louis convention to appear on the street. If appearances count for anything the '"wild and woolly" west must have agreed with him. Charles Lenker, of Freeport, L. I., is building a 117-footgreenhouse. He made the trip to St. Louis, and by his assid- uous attention to the comforts of his fel- low travelers contributed not a little to the enjoyment of the trip. Robert G. Wilson is fitting up a new retail store at Green avenue and Fulton street, Brooklyn. He made a trip to the convention and is back, full of ideas. Robert is very enterprising and shoulddo well. Ed. Dorval, of Woodside, L. I., has been sufiferlng with a sharp attack of muscular rheumatism and is now recu- perating in the mountains of Sullivan county. Young & Nugent are tearing out their old store front and are building a new one, which is to be completed Septem- ber 1. Jacob T. Klausner, of Columbus ave- nue, is around again after a siege of rheu- matism, which confined him to his home. John Scott, of Brooklyn, visited Wash- ington on Monday on his return from the convention. Clilca£:o. Business has been improving slowly, but conditions remain far from satisfac- tory. Stock is not improving in quality as rapidly as is usual at this season of the year, the heavy rains of the last few days having a deteriorating effect on outdoor carnations especially. The demand keeps up well, in fact too well, for the limited supply of good rose and carnation stock which is badly wanted. It is next to impossible to fill a large order for the better grade roses or carnations, although American Beauty is growing more plentiful and rapidly improving in quality. Bride and Brides- maid, too, are being cut in larger amounts. Asters and gladioli continue in a heavy glut, the former ranging widely in price, there being large quanti- ties of very poor as well as some fancy stock available. Gladioli have been unusually fine and they claim a steady and consistent demand. Shipping trade is running about normal and it would be much heavier if the stock were available. The Illinois Association of Cemeteries was organized in this city Monday. The first meeting took place at the Auditor- ium hotel. W. N. Rudd, of Mt. Green- wood cemetery, was elected president. The Association of American Cemetery Superintendents held its annual national convention at the same hotel, beginning Tuesday and closing Thursday. ■ George Asmus, one of the members of the champion Chicago bowling team, left for Buffalo, N. Y., immediately after the S. A. F. convention. The boys are await- ing his return so that a group picture of the victorious team may be taken. The Foley Manufacturirg Company has the contract to supply the material for Bassett & Washburn's new range of houses. They will each be 32x576 feet. The F. E. Butler Floral Company has been incorporated with a capital of $2,500. The incorporators are F. E. Butler, S. Butler and J. F. Butler. Fred Kling, bookkeeper at Peter Rein- berg's, is away on his vacation. Hespent some time among the Wisconsin lakes fishing. J. A. Budlong is cutting unusually heavy crops of Bride, Bridesmaid and Chatenay roses. Mrs. Fred StoHery is sojourning in California, on a visit with relatives. John Zeck, of E. C. Amling's, has been enjoying a week's vacation. Weiland & Risch are offering good stock in the carnation line. Among the visitors who stopped in Chicago this week were R. G. Craig, Memphis, Tenn.; E. Haentze, Fond du Lac, Wis. ; Joseph Brown, of the Lischy Nursery and Greenhouses, Nashville, Tenn. ; B. Eschner, of M. Rice & Com- pany, Philadelphia. Pa.; President Phil. Breitmeyer, of Detroit, Mich.; Mrs. J. W. Crouch.'Chattanooga, Tenn.; H. H.Eng- land, Winnipeg, Manitoba; J. F. Sulli- van, Detroit, Mich.; Chas. Chad wick and J. A. Creelman, Grand Rapids, Mich. ; A. H. Bush, Denver, Col. Baltimore. We seem to have come to that point in the scale where dull, duller, dullest, des- cribes the condition of trade. Just as an old colored habitue of the Exchange declared in the spring, that "If it had not been for onmerciful and ongracious Provi- dence, which sent so much pneumonia, half the florists would have died of starvation" after the fire. So it is now, that but for the funerals, which are an accompaniment if not a result of the season's weather fluctuations, there would be no trade at all. Outdoor roses come in by the thousand, with no takers and serving only to displace those grown under glass. Carnations from the field have been scarce all summer, and asters not perfect nor abundant. Phlox, dahlias and hydrangeas are food only for the garbage dump, and much finer sto':k goes to keep them company. The weather is a hodge-podge, tropical yestefrday and chilling to-day, inter- spersed with experiences of almost com- plete atmospheric saturation as to humidity, an occasional high record alternating with an exceptionally low one, with a daily variation at times of 25° in the twenty-four hours, and elec- trical storms and downfalls of rain of tremendous force and copiousness. The month of August so far shows a daily average temperature of 13° below the normal average of thirty-three years. With these eccentricities vegetation is yet profuse and crops generally are most abundant, our markets being filled with every product of the gardens, and selling at such low prices that the return to the grower must be minute indeed. The craft here, though unfortunately ill represented (in point of numbers) at St. Louis, is much pleased that the next meeting of the American florists has been secured for Washington, our friendly and adjacent suburb, and doubtless by every consideration of good fellowship and community of interest its members will combine in promoting by all means the success of the gathering thus to be held at our door. Many of the trade here know in person or by business relations the new presi- dent, Mr. Vaughan; and Mr. Freeman, the vice-president of the national society, lived long enough in Baltimore to make many enduring friendships, and long enough, too, to develop and ripen a frank and generous disposition and nat- ure, whieh all Baltimoreans like to flatter themselves is native to the manor or readily acquired here. Congratulations to both these deserv- ing and capable gentlemen and officers, and best wishes for a triumphant admin- istration. S. B. Washington, D. C. There is general satisfaction over the news that the next annual convention of the S. A. F. will be held in this city. Interviews with a number of leading florists developed a keen interest in the matter, as the following will show: Z. D. Blackistonesays, "Fort wo big reasons I think the holding of the S. A. F. convention here in 1905 a very wise decision, therefore I am heartily in favor of it. It is good for the Washington florists and good for the society and all its members. For many years the florists of this city, as a body, have been in a very disintegrated state and need some- thing to unite them. If the eflect of this work, in which they all have one aim and one desire, should bring them together and unify them, then they will be well and amply compensated for any care or additional work to which they may have been subjected. Viewed from the S. A. F. standpoint, the society, for many reasons, could not select a better place for the convention. Without enumerating them it is enough to say that there is a natural and patriotic desire among all true Americans to visit their capital, and the many public institutions make a visit here a matter of deep educational inter- est. And then, Washington is near enough to Mason and Dixon's line to dispense the southern hospitality, and far enough north to do it in a compre- hensive and business-like manner. I am greatly elated over the election of my esteemed neighbor and competitor, Jos. R. Freeman, as vice-president, and am sure the society has made no mistake." Alex. B. Garden says, "I am pleased that the convention is to be held here, and hope that fraternal feeling will be promoted among our local florists. I trust that the delegates who assemble here in 1905 will enjoy their visit to the fullest extent and return to their homes with renewed pride and good impressions of their national capital. I am pleased with the selection of my fellow citizen, Mr. Freeman, as vice-president, as I con- sider him eminently qualified for the position," Adolphus Gude says, "I am greatly pleased that our delegates to St. Louis secured the next convention lor Wash- ington. The delegates to the convention of 1905 wiir be royally entertained during their stay here." John Robertson: "It is all right. Large sums of money are annually expended here in the horticultural departments, and as it is the people's money I think it right that the florists, a body of men representing the horticultural intelligence of the nation, should come here and note the results. I also believe that there are many of theyounger generation of florists who would receive benefit from a visit to the capital and the institutions of this great nation." Alex. McKerichar says, "Washington has all the conveniences to care for con- ventions, and it is right that they should come here. The residents who are inter- ested in horticulture should give the S. A. F. the right hand of fellowship and make the visit an enjoyable one." Henry Pfister: "I believe that it will rgo4. The American Florist. 211 be beneficial to the florists, especially to the younger members of the craft, to hold the next convention here, but I believe it would be more interesting to the visi- tors if the convention could be held in October instead of August. The depart- ments in late years have been making quite a show of chrysanthemums, and stock in general shows up better in October." J. H. Small could not be seen as he is out of the city, but the sentiment among the members of hisstaflfis favorable to the convention. As W. H. Smith, W. F. Gude, Geo. H. Cooke, Fred H. Kramer, Geo. Shafler and Otto Bauer were at St. Louis as enthusiastic rooters to bring the convention here it is unnecessary to quote them. Every one feels so good over the con- vention news that the fall down of bur bowlers is not severely criticised. John D. Davidson, decorator, and incidentally joker, at Gude's, constructed a minature bowling alley for the edification of the "boys." It is about two feet long, made of cape-flowers and immortelles. At the bowling end he has a doll-baby and at the other a funny-looking little coon who is supposed to have a snap, as the balls are going into the gutters. G. E. Anderson has Freeman's green- houses in good shape now. The roses are growing well, violets looking good, and the carnations are all planted and taking good hold of the soil. He has a nice lot of cyclamens in 5-inch to 7-inch pots. Miss Patti Blackistone, sister to Z. D. Blackistone, was married to Wade Gilbert Dent August 10. The groom is a son of Col. and Mrs. J. Marshall Dent, of St. Mary's, Md. The happy couple will reside in Washington. Wallace Kimmel had a busy week in the absence ol his employer, Geo. H. Cooke, in St. Louis, but he came out all right. J. W. Byerly, with Randolph & McCle- ments, Pittsburg, Pa., has been visiting here. S. E. Boston. The Boston Co-operative Flower Mar- ket has secured the premises under Music hall. The new place will accommodate 170 growers. The stalls will be ready for sale August 31. Believing that the general buying public has not been sat- isfied with the old location the directors have located at this place, which is one of the most central in Boston. The direc- tors of the company are E. Wood, N. Comley, D. Carmichael, J. McFarland, E. Cartwright, G. Ayer, J. Foote and W. Wheeler. St. Louis. The market this week is at a stand- still. Tuberoses are a glut. Asters are moving slowly. A great many asters arrive in the commission houses poorly bunched and flowers all broken and bruised. Pink carnations are coming in more plentifully. American Beauties are in fair supply, but the color is poor and many buds have no shape. Several members of the trade remained a few days after the convention, includ- ing J. C. Vaughan, Chicago; Geo. Kuhl, Pekin, 111.; W. A. Chalfant, Springfield, Mo.; J. F. Wilcox and son, Roy, Council Blue's, la.; Mr. White, of Potter & White, El Paso, Texas; S. S. Skidelsky, Philadel- phia, Pa.; Joseph Heinl, Jacksonville, 111.; E. J. Fancourt, with Samuel S. Pennock, Philadelphia. H. G. Berning has made several new additions to his growing business. He has added to his wholesale cut flower department a full line of up-to-date florists' supplies. J. C. Vaughan, of Chicago, entertained a party of friends at a dinner at the World's Fairgrounds Tuesday evening, August 23. Julius Koenig with H. G. Berning, has returned from his vacation. W. F. St. Paul. The tornado which visited this city last Saturday and which destroyed such a lot of property, fine trees, etc., did not leave out the greenhouses in its path of destruction. Aug. S. Swanson seems to be the heaviest loser. The cover of his immense water tank and the windmill were carried over on the houses which were entirely destroyed. His loss will be between $2,000 and $3,000. E. F. Lemke had his brick smokestack and most of his glass destroyed. Wm. Fleischer had one house entirely destroyed by the falling of his smoke- stack. Chris. Hansen's smokestack was also blown down and a fine house of Liberty roses was gutted. F. G. Franke lost most of his glass. Christ. Bussjaeger also lost considerable, glass. Warrendale Floral Company's houses were badly smashed. The loss on this will be in the neighborhood of $1,000. L. L. May & Company escaped with very little damage. Haugen & Swanson had their smokestack blown down and sheds smashed but very little glass broken. R. C. Seeger had one house badly smashed, but in the others very little damage was done. Holm & Olson escaped entirely, though the storm was at its worst only a short distance away. This is not all the loss however, as very few out of town orders have reached the city in time on account of the telephone and telegraph wires being down in every direction. The above list is not com- plete by any means, as we have not heard from all the growers and we fear that there is yet alot of damage to be reported. Louisville, Ky. The past week, although being an ex- ceptional one for August, was rather a disappointment, considering that the K. of P. convention was held in this city during the week. The florists were pre- pared for a big business, but unfortu- nately the knights gave them very little encouragement. Roses, including Amer- ican Beauty, are very plentiful and the stock is satisfactory, although the de- mand is not equal to the supply. Carna- tions are scarcely to be seen, as the asters are still substituted. Asters are plentiful and the quality unusually satisfactory. The demand is good, as carnations are not freelv offered. Lilies are plentiful, they being album and rubrum, but un- fortunately the demand is slow. Green goods and white flowers for funeral work are plentiful. On Monday, August 15, a deal was consumated whereby the range of houses for a long period under the management of William Mann were sold to Beutel & Frederick. Wr. Mann has been eager to dispose of this property for quite a while, he having been very successful and de- cided to "live." He was long known as the "calla king," he having been success- ful in this line. Mr. Frederick has been for about ten or eleven years employed at Schulz's. He will superintend the growing of stock and the general arrange- ment of floral work until his partner, Mr. Beutel, ^ets posted with this work. Mr. Beutel has had no special experience in the florist business, but has secured a good business education, which should be a valuable item to the firm. F. L. S. San Francisco. It has been quite warm here the past few days and the result is that flowers wither quickly. Roses and carnations are somewhat scarce, and what few there are in the market are eagerly sought by the florists, although it cannot be said that business is what it might be. Asters are now very plentiful, and are the lead- ing flowers as far as quantity is con- cerned. Their quality is good and they bring from 8 to 20 cents per dozen. Vio- lets are in and bring $1.50 per dozen bunches on account of being the first of the season. Domoto Brothers are the first to bring in any chrysanthemums. Yellow is the only color to be seen. Although small in size they are easily sold at $2.50 per dozen. A visit to the Glenwood nurseries will find their chrysanthemums in splendid condition. Mr. Wright, of Los Angeles, was a vis- itor here last week. A. J. R. Toronto. The rose stock is at present about as inferior as it is possible to get, and even of the poor quality there is not enough to meet the demand. There is very little bloom coming from new stock, and what is being cut is very short of stem. Busi- ness holds up remarkably well, and there is a continual scramble for stock of all kinds with which to fill orders. Asters and gladi )li are the only varieties which are plentiful. Carnations have been scarce for some time, and the bloom com- ing in at present is very ordinary. There is certainly a good opening in this vicinity for a florist who can produce fairly good carnation blooms during the summer months. Canada's national exhibition will be held in this city August 29 to September 10, inclusive, and a liberal prize list is offered for competition in the floricult- ural department. Intending exhibitors from the states will have no trouble in get- ting their goods in or out of the grounds, as a customs officer will be stationed there permanently, who will look after all duties, etc. Campbell Brothers, of Simcoe, are cut- ting quantities of Groff s hybrid gladioli. ■The lighter shades are most desirable and their strain is a good one. The local growers report chrysanthe- mums in good shape, and all are looking forward towards keen competition in the coming mammoth show. Frank Brown, of Barrie, is sending in some very fine sweet peas. The flowers are exceptionally large and are grown with long stems. Wm. A. Bowers is cutting good Kaiserin roses from young stock. H. G. D. The Choicest Paper. Ed. American Florist:— Enclosed is $1 for another year's subscription to the American Florist. It is one of my choicest papers, bringing each week much pleasure and profit. John B. Rinn. 212 The American Florist. Aug. 2J, Twentieth Year. Subscription, Sl.OO a year. To Europe, J2.00. Subscriptions accepted only from those in the trade. Advertisements, on all except cover pages, 10 Cents a Line, Agate; $1.00 per inon. Cash with Order. No Special Position Guaranteed. Discoants are allowed only on consecutive inier- tiont, as follows — 6 times, 5 per cent; 13 times, 10 per cent; 26 times, 20 per cent; 52 times, 30 per cent. Space on front pages and back cover page sold only on yearly contract at $1.00 per inch, net. The Advertis.ng Department of the Amebican Florist is for florists, seedsmen and nurserymen and dealers in wares pertaining to those lines only. Orders lor less than one-hall inch space not accepted. Advertisements must reach us by Wednesday to secure insertion in the issue for the following Saturday. Address AMERICAN FLORIST CO., Chicago. When sending us change oj address^ always send the old address at the same time. Some of the Australian carnation growers will introduce new varieties in 1905. Bone meal, one-half ton to the acre, is a good stimulant forgrass lawns, applied at the present time. To make success in flowering sure, lily of the valley pips in cold storage must remain frozen stiff until wanted for planting. Plant them in soil in an airy house. The demand for copies of our Special Convention Number, issued August 13, has been so great that the unusually large supply is almost exhausted. Any copies needed hereafter will cost 25 cents, cash with order. Blaauw's Hybrid Rhododendrons. J. Blaauw & Company, of Boskoop, Holland, have acquired the new hybrid rhododendrons raised by Otto Schulz, of Berlin, Germany, to which reference was made in our issue of July 23, page 1040. A large stock has been propagated by grafting from the seedlings, and it is expected that a collection of the best seedlings will be put on the market next year in three-year-old plants. One of the seedlings bloomed at the establishment of Messrs. Blaauw & Company last June, producing a very large distinct flower which remained longer in good condition than is usual with any other known variety. square around, or around a square to get there— it might be called squaring the circle. With increasing years she reformed— changed her mind. We were glad she had a mind to change. She went long since, presumably where good mules go; but we don't know — haven't been there. When farming a bookseller said to'me, "Thee a farmer and hasn't Downing's book on fruit." So I bought his book, and in consequence built a little propa- gating house for grape cuttings and other things. That was the foundation of my floral business, the extensive estab- lishments of my seven sons, my good partners Thomas Cartledge and John Westcott and their sons. The longest life is but a grain of sand, almost nothing in the rolling centuries; but the smallest action of that little life in the endless chain of consequences will live forever, and may live largely. As I remember, all florists have been good to me, and I now say to them, as a little boy (who afterwards grew to be a florist) said to friends around his sick bed, "I give you all bully thanks." With the passing of years Thoughts or actions die never, But influence ever. Let us try to bring smiles not tears, Wishing "to all oQiy sorrow or fall For good; courage in truth, no fear But of error; for error no strife; But striving for life Kinder and truer each year. Abraham L. Pennock. From Abraham L. Pennock. Ed. Am. Florist:— I have just read with surprise an account of myself in your paper, and here thank the unknown writer or writers, him, her or them, for the kindly spirit shown, although there vras an overdose of praise, and other mistakes. I must have been "reticent," as stated, with regard to a mule trade with John Dick, because it did not happen. The mule, not fully grown, was bought from a dealer for cash, my plan being always to pay my debts forthwith, even if I had to borrow money to do it. The mule was well known in Philadel- phia. On one occasion a young blood, seeing her trotting along the street with a damaged eye, remarked to his com- panion, "Pennock's mule has been on a bust." She had a mind of her own, and in her childish days would only turn one way, so that she was sometimes driven a Propagating Geraniums. Ed. American Florist: — When is the best time to root geranium cuttings and what is the best way? What is the best temperature for geraniums? What are the best kinds and color of each? C. E. B. July and August are the worst months of the year to root geranium cuttings, especially those taken from field-grown plants. The wood is very soft at this time, which, together with the hot weather, causes them to rot easily. At all other times of the year very little trouble should be experienced in rooting 1 geraniums. If you have the stock plants growing outside wait until the middle of September or just before the early frosts are likely to come. This is the time to take the cuttings. Referring to the best way to root them, choose a bench that has full light, but where the sun does not shine with its full power. This should be in a carnation or any other house where the night temperature will be about 50°. Use a fresh, clean, sharp sand to a depth of about three inches, then run the cut- tings in rows in the usual manner. In making the cuttings remove a number of leaves, leaving three or tour of the half developed ones at the top, allowing the cutting to be about three inches long. Do not set the cuttings too deep, only enough so that they are firmly held in place. Water them in just enough to settle the sand well around them. After this they should not receive any more water unless the sand becomes powdery dry. There is more danger of losing them from damp- ness than from being too dry, particu- larly before steady firing commences. Pot up the cuttings as soon as they are rooted into 2-inch pots. Water lightly to settle the soil. After this they should be kept in a temperature of from 45° to 50°. They will need to be kept a good deal on the dry side during the winter months to prevent them becoming drawn and spindly before spring. After all the cuttings are stripped from the stock plants in the field these can be palled up and all the leaves taken off. Pack them closely in boxes of dry soil, and stand them away under a bench of carnations or any place where there is not any dan- ger of drip. They should not receive any water while in this state. As soon as a chrysanthemum bench becomes vacant they can be planted into this. After they get started again they will throw many cuttings, which root easily on any green- house bench at all times during the win- ter and spring. If you do not want to plant these old stools into the benchthey can be potted into 4-inch pots and held this way, but they will not make cut- tings as quickly in the pots. Referring now to the best kinds and colors, presuming they are wanted for spring sales and for bedding put^joses, the following list of varieties, I think, will fill any want in this line: Dark crimson, double, S. A. Nutt, Mar- vel; scarlet double, Alphonse Riccard, A. H. Trego (new, fine), John H. Doyle; white double. La Favorite, Mme. Buch- ner, Mme. A. Chevrelierre; salmon semi- double, Beaute Poitevine; rose pink double, Jean Viaud, Prances Perkins, Countess Castries; light pink double, Mme. Jaulin, Glorie de France; single white, Mrs. J. M. Gaar; single scarlet. Wonder, Meteor; single salmon pink, Mrs. E. G.Hill; single rose pink, Baron Schroe- der; single Aureole type, Alice of Vin- cennes, Mme. Bruant, Gen. Leonard Wood, Mark Twain. C. W. Johnson. Coming: Exhibitions. [Secretaries are requested to supply any omis- sions from this list.] Boston, Mass., November 3-6, 1904.— Chrysan- themum exhibition Massachusetts Horticultural Society. W. P. Rich, Sec'y, Horticultural Hall, 300 Massachusetts avenue, Boston, Mass. Boston, Mass., November 3-6. 1904. — Annual exhibition Chrysanthemum Society of America. Fred. H. Lemon, Sec'y, Richmond, Ind. BnFFALo, N. Y., November 9-13, 19'4.— H. A. Meldrum Company's show, under auspices of the Buffalo Floris s' Club. Charles Keitsch, Supt., 810 Main street, Buffalo, N. Y. CH1C460, November — , 1904.— Annual exhibi- tion Horticultural Society of Chicago. E. A. Kunst, Asst. Sec'y, 5700 Cottage Grove Avenue, Chicago. DoBBS Feekt, N. Y., November 11-12, 1904. — Fourth annual flower show Dobbs Ferry Garden- ers' Association. Henry Kastberg, Sec'y, Dobbs Ferry, N. Y. Joliet, III., November — , 1904. — Annual exhi- bition Joliet Improvement Association. James H. Ferriss, Sec'y, Joliet, 111. Madison, N. J., October 27-28, 1904— Ninth annual flower show Morris County Gardeners' and Florists' 'Society. S. Bedstone, Sec'y, Madison, N.J. Montreal. Que., November 9-10, 1904.— Fif- teeenth annual chrysanthemum show of Montreal Gardeners' and Florists' Club. W. H. Harobin, Sec'y., 23 Closse street, Montreal. New Yokk. N. Y., November 10-17, 1904.— Annual exhibition American Institute of the City of New York. Dr. Kobert Taylor, Mgr., 19-31 West Forty-fourth street, New York. Philadelphla, Pa., November 8-12, 1904. — Annual exhibition Pennsylvania Horticultural Society. David Rust, Sec'y Horticultural Hall, Broad street, below Locust, Philadelphia. Peotidence, R. L, November 16. 1904 —Chrys- anthemum and carnation exhibition Rhode Island Horticultural Society. C. W. Smith, Sec'y, 27-29 Exchange street. Providence. Red Bank, N. J., November 1—2, 1904.— Seventh annual exhibition Monmouth Horticultural Soci- ety. H. A. Kettel, Sec'y, Fairhaven, N. J. Aurora, III. — Wemberg & Johnson are adding a new office building to their establishment. Warren, O. — Adgate& Son are adding to their establishment another green- house 24x100 feet. The new house will be used for carnations this year. A new steam heating plant is also being installed by them. igo4. The American Florist. 213 OBITUARY. Christopher Rhodes Browne, Christopher Rhodes Browne, who was much interested in horticultural matters and was for many years treasurer of the Swan Point Cetnetery Association and librarian of the Rhode Island Horticult- ural Society, died at his home, Provi- dence, R. I., August 7. George H. Phelps. George H. Phelps died at his home in Blaokinton, Mass., Wednesday, August 17, after an illness of nearly a year. Last December he was taken sick with an abscess and later was removed to the oity hospital where he remained five weeks. The deceased was very success- lul in carnation culture and worked up a igood business. He is survived by a widow and one daughter. The funeral was held August 19 and was largely attended. John Rock. John Rock, manager of the California Nursery Company, Niles, Calitornia, died last week. He was one of the most suc- cessful nurserymen of the Pacific coast, having been in business there for about forty years. The deceased was born in Lauter Bei, Greenberg, Oberhessen, Ger- many, on August 19, 1836. When 15 years of age he came to America, going to work for J. M. Thorburn, of New York, remaining there till the civil war broke out. He joined the Union forces, Fifth New York Infantry. After the war he remained in the east for a time and then left for California, arriving in 1866. He settled in Santa Clara county and for a time was superintendent for the late James Lick. He then went into busi- ness for himself, establishing the Rock Nursery on the Milpitas road, which he conducted for twenty years. He established the California Nursery Company of 500 acres at Niles in 1884. By years of experience and travel he had acquired a large fund of horticultural knowledge. The funeral was attended by a host of grief-stricken friends, the interment taking place in the family lot at Cypiess cemetery. F. C. SITUATIONS, WANTS, TOR SAIE. One Cent Per Word. Cash with the Adv. Plant Advs. NOT admitted under this head. '^ Every paid subscriber to the Amebican Florist for the year 1903 is entitled to a flve-line want ADV. (situations only) free, to be used at any time during the year. Situation Wanted — By experienced florist. Good grower of curQations, roses and general stock. S Y, care American Florist. Situation Wanted— By young man; 26 years. 5 years' esperienc-i in roses and tarnations. Italian, married. Address J B, care American Florist. Situation Wanted— As foreman: am a first- class grower of cut flowers, palms, ferns, bedding plants and all kinds of Xmas and Easter stock. 18 years' experience, married. Address F S, care American Florist. Situation Wanted— Permanent position in first- class retail seed store, thoroughly posted in all branches, flower seeds and bulbs especially; east preferred, married, age 38. English. Address W L, care American Florist. Situation Wanted— By an all-around florist, Swede, 38 years of age; life experience?in Europe, one year and a half in this country. Good refer- ences. Address G H, care American Florist. Situation Wanted— By good grower of fruit and nursery stock. 9 years' experience Steady worker; moderate salary. Alao experienced in florist greenhouse growing. Address S W, care American Florist, Situation Wanted— As working foremaV or grower in commercial place, by an all-around, practical, experienced florist. Special grower of bedding plants and cut flowers. State wages. Liberty, care American Florist. Situation Wanted— By October 1; by a good grower of roses, carnations, 'mums and pot plants. 15 years' experience, 11 years in a large place. Good wages expected. Address A Worker, care American Florist. Situation Wanted— On private place as assist- ant gardener. Eight years' experience; best of references. Please state wages and particulars when writing. Single man, 30 years old. E L R, P. O. Box 121, Manchester. Mass. Situation Wanted— Young man with eight years general experience desires position in Cali- fornia; San Francisco or Sacramento preferred. Firat-class references from leading eastern firms. R. E. WooDRtJFP, Gen. Del., Tacoma, Wash. Situation Wanted— As working foreman or manager in cut flowers, roses, carnations, etc. German, 42 years of age, single. Would also take position as rose grower only in good establish- ment. Life experience, references. Address G R, care American Florist. Situation Wanted— By expert grower of roses, carnations, 'mums and all kinds of pot plants and bulbous stock. Swiss, single, age 35. 20 years' practical experience in France, England and U. S. Address John G. Fleuti, Morton Grove, 111 Help Wanted— Boy from 16 to 18 years of age to learn the florist business. Address John L. Wtland, DeHaven, Pa. Help Wanted— Young men who have had expe- rience in growing rosea and carnations. W. K. Partridge, Station R, Cincinnati, O. Help Wanted— A good grower of roses, carna- tions and general stock, to take charge of 8,000 feet of glass. Write at once for particulars to John Lester, Ottawa, Kans. Help Wanted— A good rose and carnation grower. Must be steady and sober; wages $12.00 per w-eek. Write or call on J. F. Ammann, EdwardsviUe, 111. Help Wanted — ioung man man 20 to 25, acqamted with florist work. Wages $12.00 per week. Apply to C. DeWever, Head-Gardener, The Lewis Publishing Co., St. Louis. Mo. He'p Wanted— Good all-around man for cut flowers and pot plants Hollander preferred. The F. Blondeel Co., Oak Park Ave. & Augusta St., Oak Park, 111. Help Wanted— Storeman, in the best store in an Ohio city 450,000. Must be highly respectable and have first-class ability as salesman, designer and decorator. Character must bear strictest invesiigation. State salary, etc. Address Ohio, care American Florist. Help Wanted— Day fireman who understands steam boilers, pipe fitting and general jobbing work around greenhouses. Married man pre- ferred, who would board two or three single men; will find flve-room house on the place. W\ K. Partbidge, Station R, Cincinnati, O. Help Wanted— A working foreman; German, married. Must be a good grower of cut flowers, and pot plants for wholesale market. Also good propagator. In answering state experience and wages wanted. Address Grower, care American Florist. Help Wanted— Two men at once, one for assist- ant for carnation and general greenhouse work; one man with some knowledge of greenhouse work but must be a- capable flreman, willing to take either day or night trick. Steady work year around for both men if they are right. Married men preferred with good references; 50,000 feet of glass Write or wire. W. H. Watson, Lapeer, Mich. For Sale- Eight section American steam boiler; used three seasons; price $150: cost over $400. Geo. C. Schmitt, Tuscola. III. For Sale — One No. 51 Florida steam boiler, in good condition; price, $60.00; can be used for hot water as well. Address Jacob Van Akkeren, Dunkirk, N. Y. For Sale— Greenhouse and two lots; flne loca- tion; only greenhouse in town. Mrs. T. Denham, Whitehall, Mich. For Sale or Exchange — At a bargain; a green- house 20x110 ft. Only one in town of 4,000. Mrs. Thos. Denham. Whitehall, Mich. For Sale— 600 feet,- 5-inch greenhouse pipe; new, never been used. Address Geo. Reinberg, 51 Wabash Ave., Chicago. For Sale or Rent— Greenhouses and twelve acres of land, house and barns. Apply to Mrs. F. W. Heitman, 334 E. eSrd St., Chicago. For Sale— 5,000 feet of glass, stock, pots, etc., for $500 00. In a good factory town of 5.000. No competition. Address Jas. R. Johnston, Agt., Dunkirk, Ind. For Sale or Rent— 14.000 feet of glass in central Indiana gas belt. Well paying, in full running order. Large stock; best rose soil. $3,OOOon time; owner wishes to retire. Address B, care American Florist. For Sale — At a bargain; four greenhouses, well stocked; also cold frame sash; 2 room cott&ge, oity water; houses heated by hot water; situated at Lynchburg, Va., a city of 25,000 inhabitants. ■ J. Palmer Gordon, Ashland, Va. For Sale— Three acres, 3 large greenhouses complete, new 7-room house, best soil and loca- tion, one-half hour from New York City, on Long Island. Terms to suit. Address John A. Rapelte, Elmhurst, L. I. For Sale— Greenhouse property; established 27 years. 14 room. 2i4 story almost new dwelling house with tower, all improvements, gas light. IH acre good land, fruit and shade trees: 5 green- houses, well stocked, hot-water heat. Center of City of Melrose, 7 miles to Boston; electric cars pass door. 5c fare. Wholesale and retail business. J. Geist, 84 Grove St., Melrose, Mass. FOR SALE. 27,600 feet of heavy 4- inch (outside measure) iron boiler tubes, have beea used only four months, 17-foot lengths, guaranteed sound, 15 cents a foot f. o. b. Cash with order. Address EDWARDS FLORAL HALL CO., ATLANTIC CITY. N. J. 3 No, 12 Furman Boilers For Sale. As we are now using only Tubular boilers we offer above at a low figure. These boilers have been used only very little, are in every way as good as new and had been cast for us with extra stays in dooms to increase strength. For lurther particulars address S. J. REUTER, Westerly, R. I. For Sale Cheap. 3 Hitchinea Hot-Water Boilers; 1 No. 16 and 2 No. 17, together with expansion tanks. All comparatively new and in good condition; fitted for 3-inch wrought pipe; can be changed to 4-inch cast if desired. Also 16 side ventilat- ing sash, 8 ft. X 1 ft. 10 in.; in good condilion. H. W. PIERCE. L. B. 196. Wilkes Barre. Pa. For Sale On account of moving to our new loca- tion we offer Fop Sale our old established stand at a figure representing less than one-half its actual v^lue. The place con- sists of store and 10,000 sq. ft. of glass, stock fixtures and buildings. Ground space 100x195 to alley the lease on which runs 11 years from Nov. 1st, 1904. The Location on the Boulevard, is one of best in Chicago for the Retail Florist Trade. This is an excellent opportunity for anyone desiring to step into an an old established, good paying business, requir- ing only a small outlay of capital. It will pay you to investigate. Estate of S. MUIR, 3530 Michigan Boulevard, CHICAGO. There is strong demand now^ in commercial and private places for competent men. 214 The American Florist. Aug. 2J\ Pittsburg:. Business is slowly dragging on. The rains have affected the outdoor stock and carnations and good asters are not over plentiful. Roses are improving but continiie scarce. The September meeting of the Florists' Club will be devoted to asters and gladioli for display and discussion. This meeting will be of double interest, as there are some gladioli of extraordinary beauty, also some remarkably fine asters coming to this market. The first Sunday in November has been selected for the chrysanthemum show in the Phipps conservatory at Schenley park. Superintendent Burke expects to show twenty-six new varieties that have been imported for the show. Sections of the structural work of the new conservatory which is to be erected in and by the prisoners of the Western penitentiary are beginning to arrive. Lord & Burnham Company has the contract. There will be about 4,500 feet of glass. The Florists' Exchange is showing two varieties of gladioli of great beauty. One variety is a brilliant red, named Frinceps and a white named Weisse Dame. P. J. Demas has returned from the con- vention and speaks highly of the business- like methods and the interesting proceed- ings of the convention. Phil Langhans has returned from his fishing trip in Canada. E. L. M. One Issue Worth Subscription. Am. Florist Co.: — Please inform me when my subscription expires as I do not care to miss a single issue of your valued paper. One issue is often worth more than the subscription price. Mrs. W. F. Stevens. Pittsburg Florist Exchange WHOLESALE FLORISTS. 228 Diamond St., Pittsburg, Pa. CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED. Please mention the A merica n Florist when writings ICE BROTHERS 128 N. 6th St., MINNEAPOLIS, MINN. Wholesale Cut Flowers and Sopplies. WildSmilax I "'S^^I^Vc'd'* l&ippers of choice Cut Flowers and Greens of sD binds. Try us. ttease mention the A merican Florist when writirts NiCKJLjgATE. NO EXCESS FARE ON ANY TRAIN Three Express Trains East every day la the year. Pullman Drawing Room Bleeping Cars on all Trains. Trans- Continental Tourist Cars leave Chicago Trl-Weekly on Tuesdays and Sundays at 3:30 p. m.. on Wednesdays at 10.36 a. m. Chicago to Boston ■without change. Modem Din- Ing Cars serving meals on individual club plan, ranging in price from 36c to $1.00; also service a la Carte. Coflfee and Sandwiches, at popular prices, served to passengers in their seats by waiters. Direct line to Fort Wayne, Findlay. Cleveland. Erie, Buffalo, Rochester, Syracuse, Binghamton, Scranton. New Tork City, Boston and all points East. Rates al-ways the low^est. Colored porters In uniform in attendance on all Ooach Passengers. If you contemplate a trip EJast, call on any convenient Ticket Agent, or addresa .' '*> 30B:ii T. CALAHAK, Gen'l Agent, « 113 Adams St., Chicago. lU. Please mention the American Florist when writing. Whol^ale power/\arl^ Milwaukee, Aug. 25. Roses, Beauty, long per doz. 3.00 " " med. " 1.50® 2 00 " " short 4.00® 8.00 " Liberty 200® 8.00 Chatenay 200® 600 " Bride, Bridesmaids 2.00® 5.00 " Meteor, Golden Gate 2.00® 5.00 " Perle 2.00® 5.00 Carnations 1.00® 2.00 Bmilax 12 50®16.00 A-Sparagus 35.00®50.00 Valley 3 00® 4.00 Harrisli 8.00@10.00 Adlantum 1.00 Auratums 12 50 Asters 50® 1.50 Rubrums 3.00 PiTTSBURO Aug. 25. Roses, Beauty, specials 20.00@2i.00 " " extras 12.00@15.00 " " No. 1 6.00@10.00 " ordinary 3.00® 5.00 " Bride, Bridesmaid 2.00® 6.00 " Meteor 2.00® 6.00 " Liberties 3.00® 6.00 " Kaiaerin 2.00@10.00 Carnations 50® 1.50 Lily of the valley 3.00® 4.00 Smilax i, 6.00® 10.00 Asparagus, strings 25.0O@5O.0O Asparagus Sprengeri 1.00® 2.00 Gladioli 2.00® 4 00 Asters 50@ 3.00 Sweet peas 10@ .50 CiNonrNATi, Aug. 25. Roses, Beauty 1.00@ 3.00 " Bride, Bridesmaid 2.00® 5.00 " Liberty 3.00@ 6.00 " Meteor, Golden Gate 3.00@ 6.00 Carnations 1.00@ 2.00 Lily of the valley 3.00@ 4.00 Asparagus 50.00 Smilax 15.00 Adiantum 1.00© 1.50 Harrisii 8.00@12.5O Lilium Rubrum and Album, short 4.00 Asters 1.00® 4.0O Gladioli 3.00® 4.00 St. Louib, Aug. 25. Roses, Beauty, long stem 2.00@2.50 " Beauty, medium stem.. . 1.00@1.50 ** Beauty, short stem 50@ .75 " Bride, Bridesmaid 2.00@ 4.00 " Golden Gate 2.00@ 4.00 Carnations I.i0@ 2.00 Smilax 1250@15.00 Asparagus Sprengeri 1.00® 2.00 " Plumosus 15.00@30.00 Ferns, fanoy,per 1000 81.50. Adiantum 7!i@ 1.00 Gladiolus 3.00@ 5.00 Asters '. 50® 2.0O Tuberoses 3 00® 5 00 Cochet roses 3.00® 5.00 Cleveland, Aug. 25. Roses, Beauty 5.0O@20.O0 " Bride, Bridesmaid 2 00® 4.00 " Kaiserin 3.00® 6.00 Carnations 50® 1.50 Smilax 12.60@I5 00 Asparagus, strings 25.00@50.00 Sprengeri 1.00® 2 00 Gladioli 1.00® 2.00 Asters 50® 150 Sweet peas 15® .25 Galax 1.50 Common ferns l.OU E. H. Hunt, WHOLESALE Cut flowers "THE OLD RELIABLE." 76 Wabash Ave.. ....CHICAGO. Please mention the American Florist whenwriting, jJ.M.McGULLOUGH'SSONSl I WHOLESALE \ FLORISTS 1 ALSO BirCCXSSOBB TO \ THE CINCINNATI CUT FLOWER CO. \ CONSICNMENTS SOLICITED. I Special Attention Given to Shipping Order*. I 316 WALNUT ST. CINCINNATI, OHIO. Please mention the A merican Florist when writing. Peter Weiland, WHOLESALE FLORIST. Room 18, 128 E. Third St., CINCINNATI, 0. H.G.BERNING Wholesale florist J402 Pine St, ST. LOUIS, MO. Please mention the American '^'orist pjken writing, C. a. KUEHN, Wholesale Florist, 1122 Pine St., ST. LOUIS, NO. A Complete Line ol Wire Designs. Please mention the American Florist when wrzcir^ HOLTON & HUNKEL CO.. —Wholesale Cut riowers-- 457 Milwaukee Street. MILWAUKEE, WIS. Please mention the American Florist when writing. I Kaiserin Roses, Asters and Carnations =5 1 I PITTSBURG OUT FLOWER OOMPANY. Ltd., 3 B04 l_lberty Avenue, PITTSBURO, PA. jgo4. The American Florist. 215 J.B.Deainud WHOLESALE flORIST 51-53 Wabash Ave., Chicago. Headquarters for FANCY FERNS. Please mention the A merican Florist when writing, 'LCAMLINO THE LARGEST, BEST EQUIPPED, MOST CENTRALLY LOCATED WHOLESALE CUT FLOWER HOUSE IN CHICAGO. 32, 34, 36 RANDOLPH ST., CHICAGO. L. D. 'Phones Central 1978 and 1977. Please mention the A merican Florist when writing. Bassett& Washburn 76 fit 78 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. Wholesale Dealers and P||A ClAIHOI'ft Growers of UU I riU1l«l9 GREENHOUSES: HINSDALE, ILL. Please mention the A merican Florist when writing. WIETOR BROS. •SSi*. •> Cut Flowers All telegraph and telephone orders given prompt attention. 51 Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO. Please mention the A merican Florist when writing. A. L. RANDALL GO. Wholesale Florists. 1 9 & 2 1 Randolph St., CHICAGO. Send for weekly price list and special quotations on 1000 lots. JPtease mention the American Florist when writing. Indispensable. American Florist Co.: — Florists whom we have visited in Des Moines and other places tell us the American Florist is indispensable, and from an examination of the magazine we believe it is, so enclose $1 for a year's acquain- tance with the journal. Enoe & Barney. J. a. BDDLONG Boses and Carnations A Specialty- 37-39 Randolph Street, CHICAGO. WHOLESALE GROWER of CUT FLOWERS Chas. If. McKellar, Wholesale Commission Florist AND DEALER IN ALL FLORISTS' SUPPLIES. 51 Wabash Ave., Chicago. Long Distance 'Phone Central 3598. Correspondence invited from growers of special* ties in Cat Flowers. Kennicott Bros. Co. WHOLESALE COMINISSION aORISTS AndD.alor.ln riORISTS' SlPPUtS At Chicago Market Rates. 42<44 E. Randolph St., CHICAGO. MICHAEL Winandy ^tt^^::v. CUT FLOWERS Room 2<8. 51 Wabash Ave., Atlas Block, Phipoorn Telephone Central 3284. UlllbagUl SINNER BROS. Wholesale Growers n||T Tl AllfCDC and Shippers ofUUI rLUIICIId 58 WABASH AVENUE, CHICAGO, ILL. With the Flower Telephone- Growers' Co. Central 3067. All telephone and telegraph orders given prompt attention. Wbol^ale power/arK^s Chioaso, Aug. 26. Koses, Beauty, 30 to 36-in. stems 8.00® 4.00 " " 20 to 24 " 2.00@a.50 15 to 18 " 1.50® 2.00 " " 12 " 1.00@L50 " Liberty 4.00® 8.00 " " extraseleot 10.00® 12.00 " Chatenay 4.00® 8.00 Bride, Bridesmaid 3.00® 6.00 " Meteor, Golden Gate 3.00® 6.00 Carnations 1.00® 1.50 fancy 2.00® 2.50 Valley 2.00® 4.00 Asparagus Plumosus, per string 25 to 50o " sprays 2.00@6.00 Sprengeri 3.00® 600 Leuoothoe Sprays 1.00 Galax Leaves, Bronze, per 1000, 1.25 .15 „ „ Green, „ „ 1.00 3 Adiantum 100 Fancy ferns... per 1000 1.00® 1.50 Smilax 12.00@15.00 Sweetpeas 25® .60 Gladioli 35® 1.00 per doz Asters 1.00® 2.00 A Daily Cut From 40 Growers "Highest Qualities** AS WELL AS "Under Grades'* At ruling Market Quotations. WE CAN AND WILL SUPPLY YOUR Cut Flower Wants TO ADVANTAGE. fancy Ferns, Etc. We carry the most complete line of Florists' Supplies in the West. Catalogue free. E. F. WINTERSON CO., E. F. Winterson, John P. Degnan. L. H. Winterson, Successors to McKellar & Winterson. 45-47-49 Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO. D. WOOD BRANT, 8TJ0CE8S0R TO BRANT & NOE FLORAL CO. Grower of CUT FLOWERS AT WHOLESALE. Careful attention given shipping orders. 58-60 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. Please mention the American Florist when writing. GEO. REINBERB, "rr« Cut Flowers CHOICE AMERICAN BEAUTIES. We will take care of your orders at reasonable prices. Prompt attention. 51 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO, ILL, Please mettiion the American Florist when writing, Poehlmann Bros. Co. Wholosal. Crowars of D"oti.rs In Cut Flowcrs All telegraph and telephone orders given prompt attention. 35-37 Greenhouses: Randolph Street, Morton Grove, 111. C«10A.GiO. Please mention the A merican Florist -when writing. WEILAHD AND-RISCH CHICAaO'S RELIABLE Wholetale Growers and Shipper* ot CUT FLOWERS. 8Bin> TOB WBBELT FBIOB LIBT. WHOLESALE FLORISTS Please mention the A merican Florist when writing. Please mention the American Florist when writing. 216 The American Florist. Aug. 27, The LEO MESSEN COMPANY WHOLESALE FLORISTS^ During the summer months we will be open from 7:00 a. m. until6:00p.m. 1217 Arch Street, PHILADELPHIA, PA. OUR MOTTO; CAREFUL ATTENTION. FULL COUNT. GOOD PACKING. PROMPT SHIPMENTS. RIGHT PRICES. WELCH BROS. All Varioties FLOWERS In Season. FANCY and DAGGER FERNS. FLORISTS' SUPPLIES all kinds. Loog Distance Telephone, 6268-6267 Main. ■""""'" ^ 84 HAWLEY STREET. BOaTON. The Philadelpliia Wholesale Flower Market. 1228 Cherry St., PHILADELPHIA. THIRD FLOOR. Open from 7 A. M. to 6 P. M. Telephones. THOMASYQUNGJr. WHOLESALE PLORIST. CHOICEST CUT FLOWERS. 48 W. 2nh St., NEW YORK CITY. N.Y. GUT FLOWER EXCHANGE Coogan Bldg. 6th Ave. and W. Z6th St., New York. Open for Cnt Flower Bales at 6 o'oloolt Every Morning DESIRABLE WALL SPACE TO RENT FOR ADVERTISING. JOHN DONALDSON^ Secretary. Hease mention the A merican Florist when writing. GALAX LEAVES. Brilliant Bronze or Green. Selected stock, full count, 81.00 per 1000; $3.75 per 50OO. Sphagnum Moss, clean picked stock, large bale, $1.75 each; by freight, $2.00 each. All Kinds if Decorative Greens and Floristi' Supplies. Tel. 597 Madison Li J. KRESHOYER, Square. 110-112 W. 27th St.. New York. GALAX! GALAX! GALAX! Calax, Bronze or Green, $1.00 per lOOO. Ferns, Dagger or Fancy, 75e per lOOO. Ivy Leaves, Eng- lish, $5 00 per 1000. Sphagnum Moss, 60c per bbl. sack. Wire Designs, Letters, Tin Foil, Etc. H. L. MENAND, 34 Williams St., Albany, N. Y. L. D. Telephones. SHIPPING UBELS £°! Cut Flowers •••I Printed in two colors on gummed f)aper; your card, etc., in black and eat adopted by the S. A. F. in red. Very attractive. Price per 600, $3.85; per 1000, $4 50. Send for samples. ELECTRO OF THE LEAF, POSTPAID, $1.25. American Florist Co., Bowling Green, O. — Chas. and Errick Rode, of Toledo, O., have purchased the greenhouses of Mrs. George Mercer and will continue the business on a larger scale. Wbol^ale [fower/arKjfe Boston. Aug. 21. Boiei, Beauty, best I5.00@20.0a medium 8.00@12.00 " " Ottlli 50® 4.00 " Bride, Bridesmaid 1.00@ 3.00 " extra 4.00® 6.00 Liberty 60® 6.00 Carnations 50® 1.00 Fancy 1.00® 1.50 Lily of the valley 3.00® 4.00 Oandidum liliea 1.00® 2.00 SmUax 8.00®12 00 Adiantum ^ 75® 1.00 Asparagus 35.00®50.00 Peas 26® .50 Gladiolus Colville l.CO® 1.50 Pond Lilies S.OO® 6.00 Philadelphia, Aug. 34. Roses, Tea 3.00® 5.00 " extra 6.00® 8.00 " Queen of Edgely, extra.... 13.C0@26.00 firsts.... 6.00® 8 00 " Beauty, extra 12.00@25.00 firsts 6.00® 8.00 Carnations 100@ 3.00 Lily of the valley 3.00® 4.00 Asparagus 25.00@60.00 Smilax 12.00@15.00 Gladioli 3.00@ 5.00 Asters 1.50@ 3.00 Sweet peas 26@ .35 Petunias .50 BiTFrALO, Aug 24. Roses, Beauty 3.00@25.00 " Bride. Bridesmaid, Meteor 1.00® 6.00 Carnations 50@ 1.50 Harriaii 15.00 Lily of the valley 2.00® 5.00 Asparagus, strings 40.00@50.00 Smilax 10.00@16.00 Adiantum 60® 1 00 Asters 35® 1.50 HARDY CUT FERNS. FANCY OR DAGGER, 75o per 1000. Discount on large orders. GALAX, bronze or green, 75c per 1000; $8.60 per case of 10,000. Use our MOUNTAIN LAUR L for your decorations, 4c, 5o and 8c per vd. Made fresh daily from the woods. BRANCH LAUREL, 35c per large bundle. Tel. Office, New Salem, Mass. Mlllington, Mass. FOR SOUTHERN WILD SMILAX. (Where quality Is First Consideration) Wrlto, Wire or Phone the Introducers, CALDWELL THE WOODSMAN CO., Evergreen, Ala., or their agents: J. B. Deamud, Chicago, 111.; W. F. Kasting, Buffalo, N. Y. ; Leo Niessen, Phila- delphia, Pa.; Geo. M. Kellogg, Kansas City, Mo.; J. M. McCuUough's Sons, Cincinnati, O.; Reed & Keller, New York City; Holton & Hunkel, Mil- waukee, Wis.; H. G. Berning, St. Louis, Mo.; Barteldes & Co., Denver, Colo. Michigan Gut Flower Exchange, WM. DILGER, Mgr. Fancy Ferns, $1.00 per 1000. Dagger Ferns, 90c per 1000. 38-40 Miami Ave., DETROIT, MICH. Fancy and Dagger Ferns, Very fine Bronze and Green Galax selected stock. $1 00 per 1000. Laurel Fes- tooning, hand made, good and full, $6.00 and $6.00 per lOO yards. Green Moss, $1.00 bbl. Sphagnum Moss, $1.00 per bbl. ; per bag 50c. Branch Laurel, 50o per bundle. Discount on large orders. Orders by mail, telegraph or telephone will receive our personal attention. Henry M. Robinson & Co., L.VTT'agfs^Jain. A No. 1 Quality $1.00 per 1000. Boston, Mass. WHOLESALE '• FLORISTS, i Bell and Keystone Phones. 1220 Filbert Street, PHILADELPHIA. Please men/ion the A merican Florist when writing flARDY CUT FERNS. Write for Prices. FAMCY DAQQER L.B.BRAGlE,"e' Oldest, Largest and most reliable dealer in U. S. Very Low Rates South and Southwest. The Wabash Railroad will sell special home- seekers excursion tickets from Chicago via St. Louis to a large number of points in the South and Southwest at the very low rate of $30.00 for the round trip. Dates of sale, aeptember 13th and 27th. Write for time cards and 'uU par- ticulars. F. A. PALMER. A. G. P. A.. 311 Marquette Bldg., CHICAGO, ILL. Always mention the American Florist when writing to advertisers. igo4. The American Florist. 217 JOHN I. RAYNOR ARE THE BEST PRODUCT OF THE BEST GROWERS FOR THE NEW YORK MARKET. Ailantom Croweanam Sold here Exclaslvely. 49 W. 28tli Street, NEW YORK. Tel. 1998 Madison Square. YOUNG & NUGENT 42 WasI 28«h Street, Telephone 203S Madison Sq. Wholesale Florists. CATTLEYAS, GARDENIAS. ROSES. CARNATIONS and all seasonable novel- tiee. With our long experience in shipping, and competent assistants in our packing department, we are in a position to guarantee out-of-tow-n customers who place their orders with us that they will not be disappointed. Walter f. Sheridan, Wholesale Florist, Telophone 908 KaOlson Bqnars. 39 West 28th St., NEW YOBM. Talephona No. 7S6 Madison Square, MOORE, HENTZ & NASH Wholesale Commission florists. 66 and 67 West 26th St. NEW YORK CIH. Advice ol sale note daily. Statement and check weekly. All consignments, large or small, receive the same attention. CORRESPONDENCE INVITED. iolesaieWILLIAM GHORMLEY, Pally Receiver and Shipper ot Fresti Cut Flowers. Orchids, Roses, Carnations, Valiey, Lilies, etc. 57 West 28th Street, NEW YORK CITY. ; Telephones 2200 and 2Z01 Madison Square. JOHN YOUNG, Special American Beauties, Surpassing Carnations, Lily of the Valley, Orchids and all Seasonable Flowers. 51 West 28tli St., N£W YORK. Telephone 1905 Madison Squure. THE RECOGNIZED HEADQUARTERS IN NEW YORK CITY FOR Violets and Carnations GROWERS and BUYERS make a note of this. It will be to your advantage. WW. H GUNTHER, so West 29lh Street, NEW YORK. Telephone 551 Madison Square. ESTABLISHED IS72. JOHN J. PERKINS, COMMISSION FLORIST, S')lloit9 Consignmentaor Shipping Orders. Satlataotion given in both. Tel. 956 Madison Sq. 11 5 WEST 30TH STREET, NEW YORK. A NEW COMMISSION HOUSE READY FOR BUSINESS. JOSEPH S. FENRICH 48 W. 30th Street, NEW YORK. Tkl. 325 MADI80N Sq. Can Not Get Along Without It. Am. Florist Co.: — Please find enclosed money order for $1 in payment of one year's subscription to the American Florist. We can not get along with- out it. C. M. Ellis. Choice Carnations. Selected Roses. Traendly&Schenck NEW YORK CITY, 44 W. 28th Street, Cut Flower Exchange. New Telephone No. 798 & 799 Madison Sq. Please mention (he A merjcan Florist when writing. Wbol%0e [fower/arK^ Nbw Tobk, Aug. 23. Roses, Beauty, best 5.00@20.00 " " medium I.OO® 4.00 culls 50@ 1.00 " Liberty, best 6.0C@10.0O " medium 2.(0@ 5.00 " " culls 50® 1 00 ■> Bride, Bridesmaid, Q. Gate .50® 5.00 Kaiserin, Carnot 2,0r@ 6.00 Carnations B0@ 1.00 " fancy and novelties. .... 1 00® 1.50 Lily of the valley 1.00® 1.50 Lilies 4.00® 6.00 Smilax 5.00@10.00 Adiantum 10® .50 Asparagus 25.00®50.00 Gardenias 2 00® 6.00 Gladioli 20® 3.00 Asters 60® 3.00 Hydrangeas 1 00 Charles Millang WHOLESALE FLORIST, Conseppatory connected from which I can ship ferns and decorative plants promptly. 50 W. 29th St. NEW YORK. Tal. 3860 and 3861 Madison Square. Please mention ike A merican Florist when writing. FORD BROS. Receivers and Shippers of Fresli Flowers 111 West SOth St., NEW YORE. Telephones 3870-3871 Madison Sq. REPRESENTING EMINENT GROWERS. JuiiusLang 53 West SOth Street, NEW YORK. COMMISSION DEALER in FLOWERS Telephone 280 Madibow Sottaww ALEX. J. GUTTMAN, Wholesale Commission Florist, A full supply dally of the choiceat New York and New Jersey FLOWERS. 62 W. 29«h Sirsel, NEW YORK CITY Telephone 1664 and 1665 Madison Square. THE? NEW YORK GUT FLOWER GO. 55 and 57 West 26th St., WHOLESALE FLORISTS. Dally Raporls. Weekly Paymantai Telephone J. A. MILiLiANQ, 756 Madison Sq. MANAeXB. GARNATIONS specialty. CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED. Prompt Paymant.. Eslabtlshad 1 89 1 Alfred H. Langjahr, ''Z^^T Telephone 3924 Madison Sq. EDW. C. HORAN, 55 WEST 28TH STREET, .NEW YORK. OUT FLOWERS AI WHOLESALE. Telephone 421 Madison Square. 218 The American Florist. Aug. 2f, INTERNATIONAL FLOWER DELIVERY. NEW YORK. Steamer Gifts Orders for flowers in any form carefully filled and delivered by special messenger on board any steamer on day of departure from New York. THOS. YOUNG, JR. 43 W. 28th St., NEW YORK CITY. Please mention the A merican Florist when wriiinfr. NEW YORK. ALEX. McCONNELL, 546 Fifth Avenue, •.r.45ti,.st.N.wNew York City TELEGRAPHIC Orders forwarded to any part of the United States, Canada and all princi- pal cities of Europe. Orders transferred or en- trusted by the trade to our selection for delivery on steamships or elsewhere receive special atten- tion. Cable Address: ALEXCONNELL. WBBTBBN UNION CODE. TELEPHONE CALLS: 340 and 34t 38th Street. Please mention the A merican Florist when wrilina SAN FRANCISCO. TELEPHONE MAIN 1023. SIEVERS & BOLAND, Floral Artists, 33 Post street, SAN FRANCISCO, CAL. Please mention the A merican Florist when writing. INDIANAPOLIS. Bertermann Bros. Co., FLORISTS, 241 Massachusetts Ave., INDIANAPOLIS, ND. Please mention the A merican Florist when writing. ST. LOUIS. T Fred. C. Weber, FLORIST, 4320-4328 Olive St., ST. LOUIS, MO. Eitabliahe IS NOW READY. CONTENTS. Introduction. ^^— Chapter I. — History. Chapter II.— Stock Plants. — Early Propagation.— Cold Frames. — Field-grown.— Imported Stock. — Novelties and Scarce Varieties. Chapter III. — Propagation.- Cutting Bench. — Selection of Cuttings. — Making Cuttings.-Air and Tempetature.— Shading.— Watering. — Saucer System. — English Method. — Divisions. — Potting Cuttings. Chapter IV.— 'Specimen PLANTs.-Soil.— Repotting — Stopping. — Drainage.— Final Potting. — Watering.^5 taking. — Disbudding. — Feeding. Chapter V.— Miscellaneous Plants.— Standards.-For Market. — Single. — Stemmed. — Minia- ture.—For Cut Flowers.— Grafted. — In Open Border.— Hardy Chrysanthemums. Chapter VI.— PACKiNa Plants— For Express.- For Mail.— For Export. Chapter VII.— Exhibition Blooms.— Planting.— Firming.— Tieing.— Watering.— Spraying.— Airing —Shading.— Scalding.— Top-dressing.-Eemoving Stools —Blind Growth.— Chemi- cal Fertilizers.- Liquid Manure.— Lime.— Iron.— Burning and Damping.— Buds and Dis- budding.— English Method. — Records. Chapter VIII.— Exhibition Blooms. — Grown out-of-doors. — Australian Method. — Shelter or flnug Harbor. Chapter IX.— Commercial Flowers.— Feeding.— Buds.-Early.— Late.— Height of Plants. Chapter X.— INSEOTS.—Aphis.— Thrip.— Mealy Bug.— Grasshoppers.— Tarnished Bug.— Cory- thuoa.— Grub Worm.— Cut Worm.— Lady Bug.— Golden Eye.— Chrysanthemum Fly. Chapter XI. — Diseases. — Rust. — Leaf Spot. — Mildew. Chapter XII.— Seedlings and Sports.- Suitable Plants.— Fertilizing.— Seedlings.— Sports. Chapter XIII.— Preparing Exhibits —Plants.— Cut Flowers.-Foreign Shipments.— Dressing Flowers. Chapter XIV.— Exhibitions.— Jhe Management.— The Judge. — The Exhibitot. Chapter XV. — Types and Selections- — Types. — Selections. WE ARE NOW BOOKING ORDERS. PRICE, 25 CENTS. CASH WITH ORDER. \-. American Florist Co.* 324 Dearborn street, Ciiicago. .J Campello, Mass. — Harry Cole, of North Easton, Mass., has purchased the greenhouses oif A. D. Copeland. Portland, Ore.— F. Schmitt, East Ninth and Oak streets, has obtained a building permit for a greenhouse to cost $1,.000. New Bedford, Mass. — The second annual exhibition of plants, fruits and flowers of the New Bedford Horticultural Society will be held in the city hall Sep- tember 15 to 17. The premium list has been issued by William P. Pierce, secre- tary. BOOKS rOR nORISTS. The time is coming along when these are needed and opportunity at hand for reading them. Every one of the following should be in your library. Send prices quoted and we John P. Degnan \ L. H. Winterson 45-47-49 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. XXX SEEDS CHINESE PRIMROSE. Finest grown, large flowering, fringed, single and double, 15 varie- ties, mixed, 500 seeds, $1.00; half-pkt., 50o. CINERARIA. Finest large- flowering, dwarf, mixed, 1000 seeds, 50c. DAISY, Double Giant mixed, 1000 seeds, 25c. CIANT PANSY. The best large- flowering varie- ties, critically selected, 5,000 seeds, $1.00; half pkt., 50c. 500 seeds of Giant Mme. Perret pansy seed added to every $1.00 pkt., of Giant Pansy. Cash. Liberal extra count of seeds in all packets. JOHN F. RUPP, Shiremanstown, Pa. THE HOME OF PRiMROSES. Books for Seedsmen We Mail Them on Receipt of Price. The Seedman's Assistant (Johnson). — A compendium of growing sources, hints for buying, synonyms, filling packets, getting up a catalogue, etc. $5. Telegraph Code (Am. Seed Trade Association) .—No up-to-date house can do business without it. In stiff or flexi- ble covers. $2. AMERICAN FLORIST CO., 324 Daarborn St., CHICAGO. Now Ready for Delivery Having filled all advance orders for early bulbs, we offer for immediate shipment the following as long as unsold, viz; ALIUM NEAPOLITANUM. Per 100 60o Per 1000 $4.50 CALLAS. Per 100 Per 1000 Selected bulbs. 1^ to 1^ inches in diameter $6.00 Mammoth bulbs, 1% to 2 inches in diameter 8.00 FREESIAS. Extra quality bulbs $ .50 Selected bulbs ,>.. .75 Mammoth bulbs 1.00 FINEST QUALITY LILIUM HARRISII. Bulbs 6 to 7 inches in circumference, 350 to the case , 84. RO Bulbs 7 to 9 Inches in circumference, 200 to the case 8 00 Bulbs 9 to 11 inches in circumference, 100 to the case 16.00 Full case lots at 1000 ratss. LILIUM CANDIDUM. Extra quality bulbs $5.00 NARCISSUS, PAPER WHITE CRANDIFLORA. Extra quality bulbs, 13 ctm. and up in circumference, 1,500 bulbs to the case $1.25 Selected bulbs, 14 ctm and up in circumference, l,25u bulbs to the case 1.50 FRENCH-CROWN TRUMPET MAJOR NARCISSUS. For Christmas flowering $3.00 BERMUDA BUTTERCUP OXALIiS. Large sized bulbs $ .75 WHITE ROMAN HYACINTHS. Extra quality bulbs, 12 io 15 ctm., 2,000 to the ease $3 00 Selected bulbs, 13 to 15 ctm., 1,250 to the case 3.50 WHITE ITALIANS $3.00 COLD STORAGE LILY OF THE VALLEY. Finest quality, case of 2,500 pips $30.00. F. R. PIERSON CO., Tarrytown-on-Hudson, N. Y. Please mention the A merican Florist when writinz- IF YOU HAVE NOT RECEIVED MY CATALOGUE OF Quality Bulbs, Seeds and Plants For Fall Planting, send postal and copy will bo mailed you by return mall. Arthur T. Boddington, 342 w. i4th street, New York. $50.00 70.00 $ 4.00 6 00 9. CO $ 40.00 75.00 160.00 $40.00 $10.00 13.00 $15.00 $ 6.00 $37.00 32.00 $27.00 Now Ready. Calla Bulbs They are due when well ripened and cured in the shade up to fine grade. From 11^ to IVi to 2-inches in diameter. State amount and size wanted. Will send samples and price reasonable. ED. WAGNER, Bulb Grower, Cor. 3d & Madison St., OAKUND, CAL. Zirngiebel Giant Pansies Market and Fancy Strains are the finest grades that we ever sent out. As a grower, I know every strain of note in cultivation, and we can rec- commend oiir Pansies as unrivaled. New crop seed now ready in Trade Packages of either strain at $1.00 each. DINVS zmNBiaa, Necdham, Mass. MUSHROOM SPAWN. ^^^^^H Freqaent importationi y STYEH I from England. Alwayi |0||_J^^ fresh and lively. J. J. Styer, Concord¥ille, Pa. FINEST LILY Of the VALLEY PIPS Prom cold storage. $1.50 per 100; $14.00 per 1000. Headquarters for fancy Cut Valley. 1409 W. Madison St., CHICAGO, ILL. LILY OF THE VALLEY Forcing pips. Very fine variety. Apply to JULIUS HANSEN, Pinneberg, Germany. AMERICAN FLORIST COMPANY'S DIRECTORY FOR 1904. THIS 1904 Trade Directory is fully revised to date, with thousands of new names and changes of addresses. It contains 412 pages, including complete lists of the Flo- rists, Seedsmen and Nurserymen of the United States and Canada. These lists are arranged both by states and all alphabetically. It also contains lists of Firms that issue catalogues. Horticultural Supply Concerns, Parks, Cemeteries, Landscape Architects, Experiment Station Horticulturists, Botanical Gardens, Leading Foreign Houses, and much other conveniently indexed and valuable trade informa- tion. PRICE $2.00 POSTPAID. THE AMERICAN FLORIST CO. 324 Daarborn Street, CHICAGO, ILL., U. S. A. Los Angeles, Cal. — E. M. Ehrhorn, of Santa Clara county, has been appointed deputy state commissioner ot horticul- ture to fill the vacancy occasioned by the resignation of Alexander Craw, who has sailed for Honolulu to take charge of a station for the study ol fruit pests and insects. 222 The American Florist. Aug. 27, (T The Nursery Trade \ AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF NURSERYMEN. E. W. Kirkpa trick, McKinney. Tex., Pres. ; C. L. Watrous, Des Moines, la., Vice-Pres.; George C. Seager, Rochester, N. Y., Sec'y. Thirtieth annual convention, West Baden Springs, Ihd., June, 1905. ,, McHuTCHisoN & Company, New York, have been compelled to increase their oiEce capacity by increasing business. Audubon, Ia.— E. N. Taggart has pur- chased the entire interest of the Lyman nursery and will continue the business. Council Bluffs, Ia.— D. J. Fogarty, of this city, is complainant in four suits to collect money owing on the delivery of nursery stock. His claims are for $1,200. Cemetery Superintendents' Conventions. The eighteenth annual convention of the Association of American Cemetery Superintendents was held this week, beginning Tuesday, August 23, and end- ing Thursday, August 25, at the Audi- torium hotel, Chicago. It was pronoun- ced by those who have been attending the annual conventions that it was the most successful and enthusiastic in the society's experience. The attendance was considerably augmented by delegates who were on their way to and returning from the World's Fair at St. Louis. Probably the most important leature of this year's convention was the organ- ization of the Illinois Association of Cemeteries and its first annual meeting. This took place on Monday, the day before the national meeting convened. About forty prospective members of the new society, most of them cemetery superintendents of Illinois, were present at the meeting which ended in the perma- nent organization and the adoption of a constitution and a set of by-laws. The election of officers to serve during the ensuing year resulted as follows: W. N. Rudd, Mount Greenwood, 111., president; Dr. Wohlgamuth, Springfield, III., vice-president; E. B. Miller, Mat- toon, 111 , secretary and treasurer. President Rudd delivered an address outlining the work that is to be done and emphasizing the urgent need of legis- lation. One recommendation was to the effect that a statute should be formulated and pushed to passage requiring every cemetery to reserve a percentage from the price of every lot sold and place the same in the hands of trustees for perpetual care, giving the state supervision over these funds, the same as it has over banks and loan associations. The new society, after its first meeting, was invited by the national association to attend its sessions. In view of this it was thought unnecessary for the Illinois association to provide a regular pro- gramme of papers and discussions. The first session of the national meet- ing was called to order at 10 a. m. Tues- day. A brief address of welcome by Mayor Harrison, of Chicago, was followed by the annual reports of officers and the appointment of committees. In the afternoon the delegates visited the Art Institute and the Chicago public library, both of which are within a few blocks of the Auditorium hotel. The evening session opened at 8 p. m. The committee on credentials reported and several new members were proposed and elected. A paper on "The Hardier and More Reliable Trees and Shrubs" was to have been read at this session by Professor J. F. Cowell, director of the Botanic Garden at Buffalo, N. Y., who was unavoidably absent, having been suddenly called to Boston on urgent business. His paper was read in his absence by the secretary. The question box brought out several spirited dis- cussions on timely topics. The pro- gramme for Wednesday and Thursday included trips to the leading cemeteries of Chicago, which are held up as models of artistic and convenient arrangement. At the Thursday morning session offi- cers for the ensuing year were elected as follows: James H. Morton, Boston, Mass., president; E. G. Carter, Chicago, vice-president; Bellett Lawson, Harris- burg, Pa., secretary-treasurer. Wash- ington, D. C, was selected for the next annual meeting, the date to be selected by the executive committee later. A reception and banquet at the Auditorium in the evening brought the meeting to a close. Newport, R. I. Our florists have had another good week and it looks now as if it would turn out to be a very good season as many of the society set are planning to stay through September, which will mean six weeks more of good business. The week has been very gay. At the Casino the national tenuis tournament is being held, the New York Yacht Club is here and the horse show and dog show come next month. All these things mean flow- ers and lots of them. Besides all the usual social entertainments requiring floral decorations this past week, many extra functions have been held in honor of Secretary of Navy Morton, Attorney General Moody and Speaker Cannon, of the House of Representatives, who were here on the U. S. dispatch boat Dolphin. All this has kept the trade busy decorat- ing for luncheons, dinners, lawn parties, balls and numberless ways of entertain- ing. ■The regular meeting of the Newport Horticultural Society was held Wednes- day evening, withPresident James J. Sul- livan in the chair. Many matters per- taining to the exhibition next month were arranged. The society approved the recommendation of its executive com- mittee that any exhibits not in place before 12 o'clock (noon) the first day of the exhibition, September 20, 21 and 22, shall be disqualified. The committee on prizes reported that several special prizes of generous amounts have been given for the coming exhibition by friends of the society. A committee of arrangements consisting of William F. Smith, Samuel Speers, John T. Allan, John Baumgart- ner and Andrew Christianson was chosen to take charge of the show next month. James Robertson, M. B. Faxon and Alex- ander McLellan were appointed a com- mittee to make rules for the classification of dahlias, in order that more uniformity may be secured in the exhibits of the various classes Secretary David Mcin- tosh was added as a member to the com- mittee on advertising, a great deal of work devolving upon this committee as the show draws nearer. There was the largest attendance at this meeting than for some time past, and everyone is work- ing hard to make the exhibition in Sep- tember a grand success. Siebrecht & Son have been doing good work in luncheon and dinner decorations. They report business so far this season ahead of last year at this date, but at the same time do not consider this year more than an average season. A quan- tity of elegant spikes, some six feet or more long, of Newport pink hollyhocks were being offered by them at $5 per dozen and found ready sale. Orchids are becoming very scarce as there has been an unusually large demand for them; good cattleyas retail for $1.50 each. Gardenias have been so closely used up that the selling price has been advanced from $4 to $6 per dozen and dealers find a ready wholesale marketfor them at $25 per hundred. American Beauty roses go to customers from $3 to $8 per dozen; vallev $3 per bunch of tw«nty-five; gladioli $1 to $2 a dozen and lilies $1.50 per dozen. At this dull season of the year seeds- men are always glad of anything in their line that will make trade. There is quite a business being done here this summer in colored raffia and rattan reeds, of which the summer people are making hats and fancy baskets. It helps to fill in the gap before the bulb season. The shipment of potatoes to New York and Boston has nearly reached its end. Most of the buyers who have been in this section for some weeks have gone. The average paice paid the farmers has been $1.25 per barrel. The tussock moth (Orgyia leuco- stigma) is very thick in this section, and attacks nearly all kinds of fruit and shade trees except pines. Several persons have had very sore arms from the bites of this insect. Visitor this week: James J. Mulry, for Sigmund Geller, New York. X. Buffalo. Trade is unusually quiet and stock is poor, except gladioli and asters. Recent callers were W. A. Manda, South Orange, N.J.; Mr. Knickman, of Bobbink & Atkins, Rutherford, N.J. ; M. Breiten- stein, Pittsburg, Pa. W. A. Adams, of S. A. Anderson's, was out of town for a week. Jos. Sargster, of the same firm, is at Chautauqua lake. S. A. Anderson has been at Thousand Islands with the American Canoe Asso- ciation. The St. Louis contingent has returned, some wearing laurels, others saying noth- ing. Wm. Grever is at Palmer's upper store during the absence of Mr. Beyer. C. A. Schnell, wife and daughter are sojourning on Grand Island. Arthur Beyer, manager of Palmer's upper store, is up the lakes. J. H. Rebstock had a very pleasant time on his coaching trip. R. M. Rebstock has had a busy sum- mer so far. D. B. Long looks tanned after the St. Louis trip. Bison. Philadelphia Rambler. Flowers brighter and much more double than Criu son Rambler, strong grower, blooms earlier and does not bleach ont. 2i4-inch plants $6 00 per 100; $50.c 0 per lOOO 4-inch. plants 2(i0perdoz.; 15.00 per lOO 5-inch plants ........ 3.00 per doz,; 22.50 per 100 WtSI GROVE, PA. The Conar(l& Jones Co., When in Europe come and see us and inspect our extensive Nurseries. Gouda is our railroad depot. HARDY, FANCY ORNAMENYAL NURSERY STOCK. J. Blaauw & Co., BOSKOOP, HOLLAND. Catalogue free on demand. Headquarters for the famous GoloradoBlae Spruces, purest, bluest strain igo4. The American Florist, 223 P/EONIAS In six distinct standard kinds, very low to the trade, in white blush, rose variegated, red and crimson. ^A/^rite for prices. P/EONIAS In twelve choice NEWER kinds, including Festiva Maxima. $2.50 per dozen. POET NARCISSUS Large double v/hite (grandiflora), house- grov^ra, acclimated, blooming bulbs. $1.00 per 100; $7.60 per 1000. ^"The best flower, next to P^eonias, for Decoration Day. F. A. BALLER, Bioomington, III. Please mention the A met-ican Flof zst when writing. CALIFORNIA PRIVET. 400,000, 1 year, 2 to 4 branches, 12 to i8 inches 300,000. 2 yen r, 4 to 8 * 20 to 24 250,000, 2 year 6 to 10 " 24 to 36 " 50,000, 2 year. 6 to 12 " 36 to 48 " 25 UOO, 3 year, 8 to 12 " 36 to 48 '• Two and three years. Has been transplanted. Write for Trade List and Prices. J. H. O'HAGAN, River View Nurseries. Little Silver. N J. ATTENTION NURSERYMEN and FLORISTS. Before buying your Holland grown nursery stock elsewhere, you should take advantage of our extremely low prices, We are headquarters for Roses, Hydrangea p. g.. Rhododendrons, Azalea mollis, Pfeonias and Ornamental trees. It will pay you to keep in touch with us and advise us of your wants. When in Hollanddon't forgettocall on us, and inspect our nurseries. Gouda is our railroad depot. W. VAN KLEEF & SONS. The Nursortes, Boskoop, Holland. Jacs Sitiits, Ltd. ^^^^S", (BRANCH AT BOSKOOP.) Wholesale Growers of ivtll^:^^^ nursery stock, pot-grown forcing plants. Lilacs a specially. Berlin and Hamburg Vallpy — the best quality. Catalogue free on demand. ^Vhen in EurOtje please inspect our nurseries. NAARDCN-BUSSUM. ntar Amiteidam, is our R. R. Depot. Please mention the A merican Florist when writing. THE ROSE OF THE AGE. MME. LEVAVASSELR, (The Baby Rambler.) H. B. May offers for Autumn delivery, strong English-grown plants from open ground. Price on application. Dyson's Lane Nurseries. """iJ^gLATp"'""- PEONIES. Festiva Maxima $35.00 per 100 Fine White, generally called Queen Victoria 9.00 per ICO Bose, the tall-growing, heavy-bloom- ing variety eOOperlOO For other varieties or ICOO rate write GILBERT H. WILD, Sarcoxie, Mo. The Cottage Gardens Go. (Incorporated.) Queens, Long Island, New York, Nursery Book, giving descriptions of nursery stock, peonies, etc., mailed upon application. Please mention the A merican Florist when tvriting. VAN DER WEIJDEN & CO., "The Nurseries,** BOSKOOP, HOLLAND. Wholesale \ Ornamental Stock, Shrubs, Clematis, Growers \ H. P. Dwarrand Standard Roses, pot- Of I grown plants, Azaleas, Etc., Etc. Ask for prices. Catalogue free. First-clasB stock at moderate prices. No Agents. Clearing Out Sale of Nursery Stock. Land taken into the city cause for wanting to sell the entire Nursery Stock in one lot or part. A good bargain to anyone who will buy the entire lot. Stock is all merchantable size. 6,200 Sn4DE TREES. Ranging from 7 to 15 feet, average 12 feet, mainly comprised of Sugar and Norway Maples, Linden Elms Horse Chestnut, Etc. 4.900 EVf RGREENS, Spruce, Arborvitse and Retinospora in variety, 1-2 to 10 feet high. 5.400 SHRUBS. In variety, 1 to 4 feet. 300 YUCCA, Strong, 6-year old clumps. 300 PRIVETS, Standards, nice heads, 6year olds. 400 PRIVETS, Shorn Bush Shape, 6-year olds. 30 000 PRIVETS, Heavy for Hedging, 3-year olds. 100,000 PRIVETS, Strong for Hedging, 2-year olds. -s:]^:vc» i^o:r r^isT.- C. RIBSAM & SON, TRENTON, N. J. NEW HARDY ANNUAL. The Gold Medal Tobacco plant with large, bright, carmine flowers. Nicotiana Sanderae Seeds in original packets from seedsmen through- out the United States and Canada, ij Gold Medal, London 1903. Awarded a unani- mous First-class certificate by the Floral Com- mittee consisting of 24 members of the Royal Horticultural Society of England, May 4th, 1904 and in addition the Committee also awarded to this plant their Silver Banksian Medal. At the Temple Show, May 31, 1904, this grand plant was also awarded the Gold Medal of the Royal -Horti- cultural Society. Particulars, testimonials and colored illustra- tions, etc., from SANDER & SONS, Vn.t'^V'^' Please mention ike A merican Florist when writing, PA EON IAS. More than 100 choice named varieties, as well as a fine raisture, embracing all sorts. Description list free. C^\m^t\\f^\mm^ More than a million bulbs, VliaaiOIU9a named. raised. Also Childsii, GrotT s Hybrids, Lemoines, May, etc. Inspection of stock desired. E. Y. TEAS, Centerville, Ind. Send to THE MOON For j Trees, Shrubs, Vines Your) and Small Fruits. OeBciiptive Illustrated Catalogne Free. THE WM. H. MOON OO. Morrisville, Pa. B> J3 o o JVC I THE BEST ROSE NOVELTY Dwarf Crimson Vaughan's Rambler ^1}'''' NEW YORK. ORDERS BOOKED NOW. CALIFORNIA PRIVET. A large stock of extra fine, well furnished two year plants from one to four feet. Grades luuch higher than most stof^k sent out. Satisfaction guaranteed. Get my prices before you place your order. Address CHAS. BLACK, hichtstown. August Rolker & Sons, IMPORT TO ORDER ManaT. Each Per doz. Per 100 2'4^incL pot plants $ 3 " I •• 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 12 pans .$2 00 to . 3 00 to . 4.00 to .50 .75 1.00 150 2.50 3 50 5.00 .60 l.SO 2.50 5.00 8.00 10.00 15.00 B.OO 10.00 20.00 40.00 60.00 7b.0O THE NEW FERN Nephrolepis Fiersoui. We have a fine stock of this beautiful Fern, all pot-grown plants ready for September delivery. At same price as Boston Ferns. THE NEW FERN Adiantum Croweauum. strong, 3-inch pot plants, per 100, S35.O0; lots of 260 at 26 cents each. Begonia Gloire de Lorraine. 2V ist when writing. 25,000 Carnations. FROM THE FIELD. Our plants are not overgrown, but are just right for planting and shipping. Free from all disease. Francis Joost, Marquis, Norway, Lawson, Pros- perity, Glacier, Apollo, $1.C0 per 100; $40.00 per lOJD. Raraniiime From 2^-inch pots. J. Viaud, Uei aillUIM» Beaute Poitevine, Mrs. E. G. Hill, S. A. Nutt. Paul Bruant, scarlet, $1.50 per 100; $15.00 per 1000. ^milav ^^ have the best stock on the market *'"""* Irom 2!^-inch pots at $1.25 per 100; $10.00 per 1000. Asp. Plumosus Nanus l'Z'^\-J"^^^ at $2.50 per 100; $e4,00 per lOOO. il«n ^nrono'Ari strong, 2-in., $1.50 per 100. H»pi Opreilgeri $14.00 per lOOO. Spot Cash. The W. T. Buckley Plant Co. SPRINGFIELD, ILL. Fiease mention the American Florist when writing, NEED A FIRST-CLASS Commercial White? mm DIIDI/I IS THE ONE. Hassoored rntll. DllnlVl 88 points at the Detroit ■ llkui wwiiiii Carnation Convention and has been awarded a Certificate of Merit. Orders filled strictly in rotation. $12 00 per 100; $100.00 per 1000, Jolin Murciiie, S. S. Skidelsity, SHARON, PA. 824 N. 24th St.. Philadelphia. Please nientiott the A7nerican Florist Taken writing, Perle, American Beauty, Bride. Maid, Golden Gate, Ivory. La France, Carnot. Write GEO. A. KUHL, Pekin, III. Alao Boston and Piersoni Ferns, Sprengeri and Plumosus. A fine lot of 4-inch Sprengeri ready for shift. Send 50c or $1.00 for samples of what you would like. Surplus Carnation Plants. 425 WHITE CLODD 3o each 600 MARQUIS 3c each 750 LAWSON 3o each 1,400 FLORA HILL 4o each 800 CRANE 30 each 200 GLORY • 3c each l.F.OO QUEEN LOUISE 3o each SUNNYSIDE GREENHOUSES, Owosso, Mich. - — PLACE YOUR ORDER NOW • "Fiancee" To be Dissemirated next January. CHICAGO CARNATION CO., Joliet, III. For WINTER FLOWERING. E.xtra fine, bushy plants, perfectly healthy. Propagated and grafted from flowering wood. LIBERTY, FRANZ DEEGAN, SVbinch pots, perlOO $18.00 MAID, BRIDE, GOLDEN GATE, IVORY, LA FRANCE, KAISERIN, 31/2- pots, per 100 15.00 BEAUTY, IVORY, LA FRANCE, 3-inch pots, per 100 $7.00 BRIDE, MAID, PERLE, GOLDEN GATE, 3-inch pots, perl 00 5.00 J. L. Dillon, Bloomsburg, Pa. Please mention the A merican Florist when writinz- CARNATIONS. 75,000 From Field-Grown. This stock is very fine, large, clean, healthy, free from stem rot or disease of any kind. Inspection invited. Per 100 Per 1000 LAWSON jfe.co $50.00 ROOSEVELT $6.00 $50.00 GOV. WOLCOTT $6.00 $50.00 FLORA HILL $5.00 $45.00 PERU $5.00 45.00 TRIUMPH $5.00 $4500 J. A. BUDLONG, Chicago, 111. Please ^nention the A ynerican Florist when writing. 60,000 Fleld-Gcown CARNATIONS Clean Healthy Plants. Per 100 Enchantress $8 00 Lawson $5 00 to 7.00 flora Hill 4 00 to 6 00 Guardian Angel 4.00 to 5 00 Morning Olory 5 00 to 6.00 Prosperity 6 00 Atso Others. Write for prices on large lots. W. H. Watson, LAPEER, MICH. Please mention the American Florist when writing. -SURPLUS- Carnations 3,000 QUEEN LOUISE, 1,(00 LAWSON, 800 ESTELLE, 150 WHITE CLOUD, 200 DAYBREAK. 100 APOLLO, 350 WOLCOTT, 2,00J FLORA HILL, 500 LORNA. 400 DOROTHY, 55.00 perlOO; J45,fO per 1000. Cash with order. Limestone land. No stem rot. I sive ray personal attention to packing. U. S. , Wells Fargo and American Express. W. SABB4NSKY, Kenton. Ohio. Carnation QUEEN Field-grown plants, in fine condition. Immediate Delivery. Per 100 S 7.00 Per 1000 65.00 JOHN BARR, South N^tick, Mass. CARNATIONS. Per 100 1000 LillUn Pond*^" ! *''^ ^^° best whites..$6 $50 Enchantress, the ideal carnation 7 60 A few others in smaller quantities. Send for list of what you want. Plants are m good con- dition and out of two acres of pjants I have not lost one by stem rot. Per 100 1000 Asparagus Plumosus Nanus $3.00 $25.00 Asparagus Decumbens 3.00 25.00 ALBERT M. HERR, Please mention the American Florist when writing. Field-Grown CARNATION PLANTS. Extra ttrinB planls, raiily for Inimodiale shlpmant. LANCASTER, PA. QUEEN LOUISE, WORWAY. WHITE CLOUD. LORNA. PROSPERITY. HIGINBOTHAV. FLORA HILL. LAWiON. GENEVIEVE LORD, NELSON. GUAfiD AN ANGEL, All of the above varieties, M.CO per 100; S50.00 per lOCO. Price quoted is for first-class selected stock. Can supply cheaper grades if desired. ORDER NOVW. CHAS. W. McKELLAR, 51 Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO. Please mention the American Florist when writing. QnorO Strong, 3-inch Brides, Maids. Ivory, nUotO Golden Gate, $4 00 per 100, $35 00 per 1000. Perles, Kaiserins. 3-in., very fine, $5.00 per 100. Just the stock for late planting. In perfect health. CARNATIONS, Joost, Lawson, Norway, Genevieve Lord, Palmer and Armazindy, field- plants, finely branched. $5,00 per 100; $i0.00 per 1000., Elegant fresh looking Boston Feins ready for fall sales, at 2H-in., $4 00; 3-tn., $8.00; 4-in., extra fine, good as 5- in., stock, $15 00 per ICO. Any of this stock is a big bargain. Sample lot sent if value of same is forwarded. W, H. GULLETf & SCN5. Lincoln, III. 228 The American Florist. Aug. 27, GERANIUMS... Rooted Cuttings. Fall Delivery. Varieties I have are: Nutt, Le Soliel, Riccard, Doyle, Trego, Peter Henderson, Gastiis, Le Brie, Perkins, Viaud, Poitevine, Le Francias, Castellane and Buchner. Special price for fall delivery. Send for it. Good cuttings will make good plants. 1 am going to give you good cuttings and want your orders whether for 100 or 20,000. ALBERT M. HERR, "^"r^ Phase mention the A merican Florist ivhen writing. Freesia Bulbs. CSLIFORNIS GROWN. Mammoth, ?ii-inoh and up, per 100, bOo;.per lOCO, I67.0U. Choice, W to 9i-inoh, per 100, 660; per 1000, S5 00. First Quality, % to H-inoh, per 100, 45o; per 1000, $3.00. Samples mailed on application. Vaughan's Seed Store, CHICAGO: NEW YORK: 84-86 Randolph SI. 1 4 Barclay St. r«o.!i: mention iRtAr/iericaK Florist when vjtitmg. Surplus Stock Carnations. $3.50 per ICO: $30.00 pBr 1000. 1,000 Prosperity, 'MS Appolo, 500 Woleott, 2S0 Lilian Pond, 1,000 .Joost, 260 Her Majesty, 3J0 Croolier, 500 Marquis, 600 Murphy's While JOY & SON CO., Nashville, Tenn. Please mention the A merican Flat ist when writing. SPECIALTIES ROSES, f com S-inob pois, ■„ RacI CARItftTIOSS, (for ill deUT«j, £HKY$«i«T»iENItJMS. Vari^tifS ' SilMJUX. ¥IOLiTS. Toriciica PiSoei iLow. Send lot Liit. WOOD BROTHERS. Fishkill, N.Y. FIELD-CROWN Carnation Plants Medium. Per 1000 Per 1000 8.0(10 Lawson $35.00 1,000 Norway $30,00 8,000 Flora Hill.. 30 00 .500 Manly 4000 It the entire lot is wanted I will make them at 830 00 per 1000. Cash with order. PETER J. SCHUMER, Evanston, III. Please mention the A merican Florist when writinfc^ Primula Grandiflora, Frimbriata. Violossa, Obconica, Hybrida, Purpurensis, Rosea, Alba, Kerme- siua, tbe finest colors in the country. Slrong plants out of 2»4-in. pots, $3 50. Cash, JU CSaamav "115 SUMMIT AVE , ■ Hi riCSSCif WEST HOBOKtN, N.J. Orchids! ^ Arrived in superb condition, large quantities oE Cattleyas in var., Oncidiums in var., and a fine lot of Odontoglossum crispum. Write for special list No. 12. Lager & Hurrell, summit, n. j. Orcbtd Qrowera and Importerg. I For the Fall Trade. Per 100 Asparagus Plumosut Robuitui $4 oo Piumosus 3.00 Sprengerj 2.60 Pteris Tremula, uteris Argyrea 3,50 Small Ferns tor Dishes, mil list of best dwart varieties, per lOOO $25.00; 3.00 Small Palms (or Center P.ants to dishes. 2H-inch pots, 6 to 8 incbes high. Arfca Lu'escens 6 00 Kentia Belmoreana 8.00 See Wholesale List "No. 5" for complete list of Forcing Stock and Decorative Plants. Auracaria Excelsa, each, 50c, 60c, 7oc, SI. 00 81.50. Boston Ferns, from bench. 4-inch pot 15c 5-inch pot 25c 6- inch pot 35c Kentias; Belmoreana and Forsteriana Latania Borbonica Cycas Revoluta Full TttDge or sizes, in grand condition. The STORRS & HARRISON CO. PAINESVILLE, OHIO. 1 FIELD-GROWN CARNATIONS EXTRA FINE STRONG PLANTS NOW IN FINE CONDITION FOR LIFTING. Mrs. T. W. Lawson, Gov. Woleott, Prosperity, Queen Louise, Hariowarden and Estelle. JOHN N. MAY, Summit, N. J. please mention the Americin Florist when writing. ARRIVED IN A1 CONDITION FINE IMPORTATION Cattleya Labiata. WRITE FOR SAMPLES. CATTLEYA PERCIVALIANA Coming. Price List of CROTONS, DRACAENAS, PALMS, ETC., Now ready. Sent on application. Julius Roehrs, EXOTIC NURSERIES RUTHERFORD^ N. J. Poinsettias 2y2-inch pots, $6.00 per 100; $50.00 per 1000. In 5,000 lots, $40.00 per 1000. 1865 Bocl(ius Street, I I PHILADfcLPHiA PA. John Ziegenthaler, Poinsettias. strong, 2H-in., J6.00 per 100; $50.00 per 1000 Strong, 3-inch, 8,00 per 100; 65.00 per 1000 25 at hundred rate. Terms cash. Satis- faction guaranteed. BAUR FLORAL CO, Erie, Pa. FINEST LINE OF Boston and Pierson Ferns We have ever offered tliis time of the year in iVi. 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 and 10 inch pots. Piumosus and Sprengeii in 2%, 3, 4 and 5-inch. Write QEO. A. KUHL, X>elz:lxi, 111. Please mention the A merican Florist when wntinje. fin 1*11 n -t-i nn e field-growm \/dii:ilaiblOIlS strong and Healthy. Flora Hill and Mrs. Ine, $4.f0 per 103. Daybreak, 13.00 per 100 MRS. P. F. LAU, ftlyar Crova, III. HEADQUARTERS FOR AURACARIA EXGELSA MY OWN IMPORTATION SVi-in. pots, bushy plants, 3 tiers, 8-10 11 in. hiBh, 50e.. 5^-inoh pots, bushy plants, 3 to 4 tiers, U-IS in. high, 60o. 5H-in. pots, bushy plant8,^3 to 4 tiers,' 14-16 in. high, 75c; 6-in. po's, bushy plants, 4 to 6 tiers, 16-20 in. high, 80c, 90c and Jll.1.0 each. KENTM FORSTERIANA and BaMOREANA. 6 inch pots, 5 to 7 leaves, 28 to 35 inches high, 75c to $1.00 each. COCOS MEDDELLIANA. 4-inch, $1 30 per dozen. ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS NANUS, 3-ln. pots, strong, «6.00 per 100. CYCAS REVOLUTA, 6, 7 and S-inch pots, from 5 to 20 leaves at 8c per leaf. FICUS ELASTICA, (Belgium), 4-inch Bots, 25c. Horn. Grown Rubb.rt, 5 to 5!^-inch, 7, 8, 9 and 10 leaves, 30o. 35c, 40c, 50c. ARECA LUTESCENS, 6 inch pots, 3 in pot, 30-ln. nigh, 75o. LATANIA 'BORBONICA, 5M-inoh pots, stronn, 35c. ADIANTUM CUNEATUM, (Maiden Bair Fern), 4-inch pots, bushy, $1.80 per doz. PIERSONI FERkS, 4-incfa. 20c to 2:ic. BOSTON FERHS, out of 5!4-in., 25 to 30o. BOSTON FERNS, 6- inch pots, 2-Ieet high, 18 to 20 fronds, 50c. ACORUS GRAMINEUS, variegated grass, $1.00 per dozen. Cash with order please. All goods travel at pur- chasers' risk. Godfrey Aschmauu, Wholesale Grower and Importer of Pot Plant.. Bell Phone Tioga 3669 A. 1 0 1 2;Ontario St. , Philadelphia, Pa. Poinsettias Strong, young plants, from 2V2- inch pots, $6.00 per 100. REX BEGONIA In fine assortment, named, from 3-inch pots, $5.00 per 100. Nathan Smith & Son, Adrian, Mich. mention the American Flo rist \yhen you order stock. <^ Always t^04. The AuEkiCAN Florist. 229 4,000 Adiantum Cuneatum Plants. The Cleveland Cut Flower Co. 52 and 54 High St., CLEVELAND, O. 2 1-2-inch Pofs 1 00 S 3 00 500. 1 2.50 1 000 22.00 CASH WITH ORDER. Palms and Asparagus Cheap. Per 100 Latania Bor.. 2-iii> pott seed leaves,. 3.00 " " S-in. pot, 16-18 in., 2-3 chr. Ivs. 12.00 " " 6-in. pot, 18-20 in., 3-4 chr. Ivs. 16.00 " " 6-in. pot, 20-24 in., 4 chr. Ivs. 20.00 Kentia Bel., 2H-in. pot, 6- 8 in., 2 leaves. .10.00 " " 3 -in. pot, 8-10 in., 3-4 leaves. .12.60 " " 4 -in. pot, 12-16 in., 4-5 leaves. .16. 00 Atparagut Sprengerr, 2-inch $2.00 Asparagus Plumosus Nanus, 2-inch 2.60 " " " 3-inch 6.00 SHERMAN NURSERY CO., CHARLES CITY. lA. Ro8e8,Slevia. Per 1000 lO.OrO ai/,-inoh MAIDS.. $30.00 10,000 3-inoh BRIDES 40.00 10,010 3-inoh BEAUTIES 50.00 2,000 214-inoh " 3500 3,600 3-inoh GATES 4500 500 3-inoh FRANZ DEEGAN, $4.50 per 100 1,5C0 PERLES 4.50 per 100 15,000 STEtfIA 20.00 Rooted Cuttings Stevia .'.... 12.00 POEHLMANN BROS. CO., Morfon Grove, III. please inention the American Florist when writings Grafted Roses. Bride, Brideimaid. Golden Gate. Kaiierin, Wootton, 4-inoh. $30.00 per ICO; 2-inoh, $15.00 per 100; $120.00 per lOOO. Own roots, 4-inoh, $80.00 per 1000. GEORGE L. PARKER, Washington cor. Rockwell St., Ward 24, BOSTON. Please mention the American Florist when writing- AMERICAN BEAUTIES. Cut Roses— American Beauties and al kinds of Tea Roses at lowest prices. Trial orders solicited. HELLER BROS., New Castle, Ind. South Park Floral Company. Please viention the American Florist when writing. AMERICAN BEAUTY 3-Inch, S5.00 per 100. GATES, 2Vi-inoh, per 100 $2.00 BRIDES and MAIDS, 2>4-inch,perl00. S3.50 RHOTEN BROS. CO., Box 5 Danville, III. Please mention the American Florist when writing, PRIMILA OBCONICA GRANDI FLORA, ALBA and ROSEA. BABY PRIMROSES, 2- in., $2.00 per 100; $17.50 )r lOJO. GIANT PANSIES, ready Sept. 1st. Cash. SHIPPENSBURC, PA. BYER FLORAL CO., Violet Plants The CALIFORNIA and PRINCESS OF WALES. Nebraska Grown. Fine big tield-grotva clumps. 30,000 plants more than we need. Sold at a great reduction. PRICES: 0:il!#/>.>nia ^-^ P'^i' ^'^'< $^000 per 1000. 3C00 or more at $45.00 per 1000. Ttiis grand \^cllliurilld. single IS a monay-maker. Pi'inCCSS of W^lfiS ^^'^^ ^^^ "'*'' ^'""' straight. A deeper mauve. Continuous Terms: CASH or REFERENCES. Money refunded if not satisfactory. Express charges equalized on long shipments. We can reach Chicago, St. Louis. Kansas City, Denver and Minneapolis, over night. -Samples IO0. TRY US.- CLIFTON HILL FLORAL CO., 45th and Cameron Sis., OMSHS. Surplus Stock. 4,000 No. 1 Crocker Carnation plants, field-grown, $4.00 per 100; $35.00 per 1000. J. W. DLDLEY & SON. Parkersburp, W. Va. CARNATIONS. Extra strong, fleld-grown plants of the follow- ing varieties, ready for immediate planting; Enohan tress. $10.00 per 100. Lawson, $6.00 per 100: Crane, Guardian Angel and Queen Louise, $5.00 per 100. Also PANSY SEED, grown by a Danish specialist from choice Exposition strain, (none better), $5.00 per ounce. CHRIS HANSEN, St. Paul, Minn. STRONG FIELD PLANTS. Carnations. 12.ef0 LiWSON $50.00 per 1000 10,000 WHITE CLOUD 41.00 10,000 FLORA HILL 45.00 Immediate Delivery. 59 Wabash Ave. CHICACO. CARNATION PUNTS. Fine, strong and healthy, field plants. Lawson, Guardian Angel, Nelson, Flora Hill, Queen Louise, White Cloud, America, Gal. Gold, Gomez, Briliiantis&lma. $5.00 per 100; $40.00 per 1000. 500 at IQOO rate. LAMPRECHT BROS., - Ashland, Ohio. CARNATIONS; Field-Grown. Strong, healthy, free from disease. The following varieties at $5.00 per 1 00: Queen Louise, White Cloud. Flora Hill, Ethel Crocker, Crane, Mrs. F. Joost, Morning Glory, Guardian Angel, Glacier, Marquis, Armazindy, Bradt, Prosperity. G. VAN BOCHOVE & BRO., Kalamazoo, Mich. YVIII* f* tJrSiy^ Philadalphm.Pa! Representing Joseph Heacock and John Burton, Assignee. PALMS, FERNS, CROTONS and DEC0RA1IVE PLANTS. Always mention the American Flo- rist when you order stock.,^ CARNATIONS. Clian.Slocky Plants, guaranteed rfady for bench- ing. Going back to lettuce; no surplus stock. Per 100 Per 1000 6,000 Marquis $3.60 1,100 Jubilee 3.60 1,100 Crane 4 00 $32.00 32.00 35.00 600 Bradt 4 00 3,600 Glacier .. 4.60 38 00 1,200 Morning Glory 4.60 1,800 Peru 4.60 800 Daybreak, White 4.50 1,800 Lawson 5.00 38 00 38.00 33.00 46.00 600 Estelle 6 00 45.00 500 at 1000 rate. CASH. Blanksma Bros., Grand Rapids.MicJi. LETTUCE GROWERS, E P. D. No. 11. Field-Grown Carnations NOW READY. Per 100 NEW DAYBREAK $12.00 GOV. LOWNDES 8.00 GENEVIEVE LORD 6.00 HARLOWARDEN 8.00 NORWAY 6.00 PROSPERITY 6.00 Write us for other varieties and prices. H, WEBER & SONS, Oakland, Md. CARNATIONS Good Healthy Plants, Free from Disease. LAWSON, WHITE CLOUD, ROOSEVELT, PROSPERITY, CROCKER, FLORIANA, LOUISE. ^"Write for prices. Also Ivory and Golden Gate Roses, 2-inch pots, at 2c. yj, yj, COLES, Kokomo, rnd. rield-Grown Carnations Mrs. Joost, Guardian Ange], Estelle, Crane, Woicott, Lawson, Glacier, Nor- way, Mrs. Fisher and Lizzie McGowan. Send your order in to GEO. A. KUHL, Pekin, III. 230 The American Florist. Aug, 27, ASP.SPRENGERI PLANTS In 4 to 7-inch pots. Fine stock in large quantity at a bargain. J. H. BORNHOEFT, TIPTON, IND. Asparagus Sprengeri 2!4-incli pots, at S2.00 per lOD. PIUMOSLS, S^i-inoh pots, per 100 ...$2.50 BOSTON FERNS. S-inch pots, each :.;. .25 Fine Plants, Ready for a Shil». JOHN BROD, Mies Center, III. Geo. Wittbold Co., 1667 Buoklngham PI., CHICAGO, ILL. Send lor Price List. DRACAENA TERMINALIS. From 5-inch pots, 83.00 per dozen. Asoaraqus Plumosus. 2-iDch pots, $3.00 per 100; SJO Ou per 1000. 600 at 1000 rate. Asparagus Decumbens, 3-inch pots, 50c per doz; Aspa?ag'ur Sprengeri. 2-inoh pots, $2 00 per 100; SI 5 Ou per 1000. 5fl0 at 1000 rate. Asparagus Sprengeri, strong, 3-inch pots, /5o per doz.; $5 00 per 100. Crotons fancy varieties, 4-inoh pots, »2.00 per doz. Smilax'sVi-inoh pots, $2,00 per 100; $15.00 per lOOO. C. EISELE, 11th & Jefferson Sts., Philadelpfiia, Pa. Boston Ferns Nice, clean stock, from 21/2-inch pots, $5.00 per 100; 3-inch pots, $8.00 per 1 00. Cut from the bench, suitable for 4-inch, 5-inch, 6-inch pots, at %\ 5.00, $20.00 and $25.00 per lOO. ARAUCARIA EXCELSA, 5-inch pots, 3 to 4 tiers, 50c each, or $5.00 per doz. Ocean Park Floral Co., JOHN BURTON, Assignee for % ROBERT CRAIG & SON, I Roses, Palms, I 2 and NoviltlM In Decoratlva Plinte. f 1 Market and 49th Sts., Philadelphia, Pa. £ BEGONlflSK aVi-lnch pots, $15.00 per 100. Write for prices on large lots. Stocli guaranteed absolutely tree from disease. THOMAS ROLAND, Nahant. Mass. I make a specialty of violets and- if you want good, clean violet stock, write for price. I can supply any quantity of rooted cultings or in 2-inoh pota to be delivered any time you want them. Swanley White, Marie Louise and Lady Campbell. ELI GROSS, Grand Rapids, Mich. E. J. VAWTER, Pres. ' Best stock on the market. 3-ineh M. Louise and Impsrial $400per-100; ready now. 2-inch Impe- rial $3.aO per ino. 3-inoh Lady Cjmpb3ll, ready in two weeks, $3.50 per 100. Crabb & Hunter, ''"■„',S5'"°' CYCLAMEN PERSICUM SPLENDENS GIGANTEUM. Finest .-\rain in the world, in four true colors, extra -fell-grown stock from 3 inch pots, ST.CO per 100; $65.00 per 1000. Satisfaction guaranteed. PALL MADER, East Stroudsburg, Pa. OCEAN PARK, CAL. Per 100 Plumosus Nanus, 2y4-inch pots, per 1000. $20.00; $2.50 Sprengeri, Oct. 1st 2.00 Chinese Primroses, 214-inch pots 2.00 Forbesi ; 2.00 Cinerarias, Sept. 1 2.00 Pansy Plants, Sept., per 1000 $2.50 .60 Pansy Seed, large flowering, oz 4.00 CASH JOS. H. CUNNINGHAM, Delaware, 0. Boston Perns. 2H-inoh. $4.00; 3-inch, $8.00; 4 inch, $15.00: 5- inoh, $25.00 per 100. 6-inoh, 40c; 7-inch, 6O0; 8-inch, 75c each. PIERSONI, strong rooted runners, reduced to "".00 per 100. ILL., and ILL. DAVIS BROS., ""ggJf^vA.'^tiL.^"'' Asparagus Seedlings ASPARAGUS. Plumosus Nanus $3.00 per lOO; $25.00 per lOM Decumbens S3O0 P'''' "10 ALBERT M. HERR, Lancaster, Pa. For Present and Tall Trade. STUDER OFFERS PALMS. 2,000 Latania, 15 to 18 in. high, 4 to 5 leaves, $15 00 to $20.00 per 103. 2,000 Kentia Bel- moreana, 3, 4 and 5-in. p its. $8.00, $20.00 and $35.00 per 100. 1.500 Cbamaarops Excelsa, 12 to 18 in. high, 5 to 6 leaves, $16.00 and $20.0D per 100. 1,000 Caryota tJrens (Fishtail Palm), 12 to 18 in., $15.f0 and $30.00 per 100. FERNS. 500 Bostoniensis. 5, 8 and 10-inch pots and 'pans, 30e, 75c and $1.50 each respectively. 1,000 Davallioidea Furoans, 3. 5 and 6-ln. pots or pans, $15.00, $30.00 and $40.00 per 100. Adiantums, Pteria, Lygodium Scaudens Seedlings, $1.25 per lOO.Lomaria Gibba, 6-in. pots, $4 00 per doz. Five feet size specimens of Als"- phila Australis, $3.00 each, $3 50 a pair. FOLIAGE PLANTS for pans, jardinieres, etc., VA and 3-in. pot size of Marauta. Authu'ium, Peperomia, Sela- ginella, Dracyena, Dielfenbachias, etc . 35c to 50c and $1.(0 per_ doz. 65,000 pot .and field-grown Roses, all on their own roots, of 150 of the best varieties of monthly hybrid Climbers, Mosa and Polyanthaa. 1, 2 and 3-year old, $4.00 to $15.00 per 100. State your ueeda and I will make you special price right. N. STUDER. Wholesale Grower, Anacostia, D. C. FERNS. FROM BENCH BOSTON, fit for 5-inoh, 10c. ■DTl*^ C!/\lKr ready for 5-inch, 25c; Jr±XlA»OVJSI , 6 ancl 7-inch, 30o. RUNNERS, 2c; extra strong, 4o. BOSTON RUNNERS, $1.00 per 100. DOUBLE ALLYSSUM, 2 inch, 2c. OBCONICA, Grandiflora, Alba and Rosea. PRIMULA FORBESI, 2-inch, strong, 2c. grown, extra tine. RUBBERS, 4-inch, 25c; 5-inch, 35c. PANSIES, DAISIES. FORGET-ME-NOTS, Sept. from flats, ready for 2-in.. strong _ _ and thrifty. Plumosus Nanus, true, $12 00 per ICOO; $1.50 per 100. Plumosus, true, $13.00 per 1000; $1.50 per 100. 250 at 1000 rate. Plumojus ^aIlus, 2H-inch, ready for benching from open ground, tine, $20.LO per 1100; $2.60 per 1(0 , , .. Prepaid. Cash with order. Write us for large lota. Gillett & James, Yalaha Conservatories, Yalaha, Fla. Boston Ferns. $5.00 per 100; $40.00 per lOOO, cut from bench. ANNA FOSTER FERNS, $5.00 per 100; $40.00 per 1000, cut from bench. Larger plants 25o to 6O0 each. ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS NANUS, 4-inch, $10.00 per 100. KENTIA PALMS. L. H. FOSTER, 45 King St., Dorchester, Mass. Asparagus Plumosus Nanus. From flats, $1.75 per lOO; $15.00 per 1000. Strong 2-inch plants, $i.00 per 100; $30.00 per ICOO. New crop Shasta Daisy Ssed, trade pkt.,25o; 1 oz., $5.00; 1 lb., $50.00. Charges prepaid. Terms Cash or C. O. D. LOOMIS FLORAL CO., Loomis, Gal. GOOD FERNS. BOSTON FERNS, short and bushy, each, 50c; per dozen, $6.C0; per 10(1. $15.00. PIERSON FERNS, fine bushy plants, $1.00 each; 8-inch, $1.35 each. JOHN SCOTT, Brooklyn, N. Y. Keep Street Greenhouses. JOSEPH HEACOCK, WYNCOTE, PA. GROWER OF Kentia Belmoreana """Kentia Torsteriana Please mention the American Florist every time you write to an advertiser. Top- -CASH- BYER BROS., CHAMBERSBURG, PA. 100,000 EXTRA STRONG Asparagus Plumosus Nanus. 2-INCH, $20.00 PER 1000. Cash, Express Prepaid. 250 at 1000 Rate. California Carnation Co. Loomis, Cal. A FEW GOOD THINGS YOU WANT. KENTIA BELMOREANA and FORSTERIANA PALMS, 3, 4, 5 and 6-inoh, $12, $25, $40, $100 per 100. BOSTON FERNS, 5-inoh, 130 per 100. From beds, (or 2, 3 and 4-inch pots, $4. $8, $15 per 100 DRftCAENA IND1VISA,2, 3, 4, 5-inch, |2, $5, $10 and $25 per 100. ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS, 2 and 3-in., $4 and ASPARAGUS SPRENGERI, 2 and 3-in., $3 and 15 per 1(0. GERANIUMS in all best varieties, rooted cuttings and 3 and 3-inch pots, $1.25, $2.50 and $5, per 100. CHINESE PRIMROSE 3-in., $4.00 per 100. BEGONIA REX, 2-in., $4; %Vt and 3-in., $6 per 100. CASH OR C. O. D. GEO. M. EMMANS, NEWTON, N. J. Please mention the American Florist when writing. A Nice Lot of From eighteen to thirty-six inches, at a great bargain. Write GEO. A. KUHL, Pekin, in. rgo4. The American Florist. 231 First Place Was awarded to os at St. Louts. Since the Convention we are receiving congratolations from all sides for the Wonderful display of New Up-fo-Date Ideas in Florists' Supplies and Ribbons that we had on Exhibition at St. Louis. It occupied 1200 Square Feet (the largest there) and everything shown was out of the Ordinary. It proved an Eye-Opener to the Progressive Florist who was fortunate enough to have seen it. In Florists' Supplies and Ribbons WE ARE "IT iiIT99= Keep in Touch with Us for New Novelties. M. RICE & CO. RIBBON SPECIALISTS. IMPORTERS AND MANUFACTURERS. LEADING FlORISrS' SUPPLY HOUSE 918 FILBERT ST., PHILADELPHIA, PA. Twemlow's Liquid Old English GIdzing Putty. HAMMOND'S GREENHOUSE WHITE PAINT. Used All O-v-er. BENJ. HAMMOND^ FI5HKILL-ON-HUDSON. N. Y. Boston Florist Letter Go. MANUFACTURERS OP FLORISTS' LETTERS. Thi« woodeu box nicely stained and var- nished, 18x30x12 made in two sections, one for eaili si/.e letter, given away with tirst order of 5U0 letters. Block Letters, I'/s or 2-inch size, per 100, S2.00. Script Letters, $4. Fastener with each letter oi word. , , Used bv leadinj florists everywhere ana for sale by all wholesale florists and supply dealers. N. F. McCarthy, Treas. and Manager, 84 Hawley St., BOSTON, MASS. B AM BOO CANES S6.00 per 1000. WM. ELLIOTT & SONS. New York, Please mention the Americak Florist every time yon write]to an advertiser. ESTABUSHED 1866 EMIL^STEFFENSv 5UCC.™ N.STEFFENS. ■WDSTEFFENSBROS. FLORIST Plain, Violet, Rose pOIL MADE BY The John J. Grooke Go. 155 Ave. D, NEW YORK. 149 Fulton St., UHrCAGO. HOLLER'S DEUTSCHE aiBTNER ZEITUNB, The most widely olroulated German gardening Journal, treating of all departments ot hortloultore and floriculture. Numerous eminent oorrespon- dentB In all parts of the world. An ftdvertislng medium of the highest class. Moller's Deutsche Gartner Zeltung is published weekly and richly Illustrated. Subscription tS M per annum, Including postage. Sample copies free. LUDWIG MOLLER'S'."lt FOR SALE: Leaf Mould, Peat and Moss. Our LEAF MOULD consists of fine Rotted Leaves and Fibres. Our ROTTED PEAT consists of well matted pine roots and cannot be excelled for nursery, hot-house and potted flowers. Our MOSS is of the best and always gives satisfaction. All orders filled promptly and satisfaction guaran- teed. For full particulars address The American Moss&PeatCo., Corlis Bros., Props., Warctown. Ocean Co., N. J. It is good business policy *fc ^ ^ to mention the *^ ^ ^ American Florist when writing to an advertiser, 232 The American Florist. Aug. 2J, KORAL LETTERS For Sale by all Wholesale Houses. Koral Mfg. Co., 12 Hawley Place, Boston, Mass. Please mention the A merican Florist when writing. SHEEP MANURE Dried, Unpulverized and Pulverized. — VnUTB POR PEICES. MONTANA FERTILIZER CO., Elgin, III. Please mention the A merican Florist when writine Wired Toothpicks 10,000, WW 60,000, 18.26, Manufftotured b; W. J. COWEE. BERLIN. N. Y. Sample Free. For sale bv dealers. Please mention the A me> ican Florist when witting GREEN SILKALINE. Do not be put oil with cheap substitutei. John C. Meyer & Co., 80 Kingston St. BOSTON. MASS SIEBERT'S ZINC Never Rust GLAZING POINTS __.a ARE POSITIVELY -^mSJI the best, last '^^^^^^— FOREVER. Over 9,000 lbs. now in use. A sure preventive of glass slip- ping. Effective on large or small Elass. Easy to drive, easy to extract. Two sizes. Y, %, 40c per lb., by mail I60 extra; 7 lbs., 32.50; 15 lbs., $5.00 by express. For sale by the trade. CHAS. T. SIEBERT, Sla. B., Pittsburg, Pa. Please mention the A merican Florist when writing. Over $70,000 Has been paid by the FLORISTS' HAIL ASSOCIATION for glass broken by hail. For particulars address JOHN G. ESLER, Sec'y, Saddle River, N. J. Please mention the A merican Florist when writine 11^ Regan Printing House NURSERY SEEP FLORISTS. CATALOGUES 87-91 Plymouth Place. CHICAGO. SIGMUSTD GEI.T.ER, FLORISTS' SUPPLIES and RIBBONS. 108 West Z8th Street. I«e-w "Vorli:. NOVELTIES always on hand. THB t;merson Price postpaid 75 CENTS. I Address American Florist Co. CHICAGO. ROSSIG BROTHERS, MANUFACTURERS OF A.rtlfloial I^eeiAres. ALL STYLES IN HUNDREDS OF DIFFERENT DESIGNS. PAPER AND MUSLIN. SMILAX, YARDS and PIQUETS. Samples Furnished to the Jobbing Trade Only. ^&T "West Broa.^K>]VaMO:N: ! ! ! IMorists. For WAX FLOWERS, BASKETS, WAX FLORAL DESIGNS, WHEAT SHEAVES, Etc,, send to J. STEBlIi & CO.,AskforourllYuatr"aie'd''caiaiogue. *ll.il3»d©lplll3». "Eureka" Weed Killer. Saves Weeding. Keeps Paths, etc., clear without disturbing or staining the gravel. Soluble Powder, readily mixed and applied. Large Size Tin. enough lor 100 square yards, 75 cts, each. Special prices to Cemeteries and buyers in large quantities. Full directions with each Un. Vaughan's Seed Store, CHICAGO: 84-86 Randolph St. NEW YORK: 1 4 Barclay St. Gardeners' Chronicle. A Weekly Illustrated Journal. Established 1841. The GARDENERS' CHRONICLE has been fob OTiB Sett Years thb LEADma Joubnai, of its class. It has achieved this position because, while specially devoting itself to supplying the daily requirements of gardeners of all classes, the infor- mation furnished is of such general and perma- nent value that the GARDENERS' CHRONICLE il looked up to as the standabd authokitt on the subjects of which it treats. Subscription to the United States, (4.20 pec year. Bemittanoes to be made payable to H. Q. COVE. OFnca: — 41 Wellington SL, Covent Gardenr London, Enaiind, GUT FLOWER BOXES WATERPROOF Corner Lock Style. The best, strongest and neatest folding cut flower box ever made. Cheap, durable. To try them once is to use them always. Per 100 Per lOM Size No. 3x4x20 '. S200 919.01 3x 4V,xl6 1.90 17.50 3x6x18 3.00 19.00 3. 4x8x18 2.50 33.00 4. 3x5x24 2.'75 26.00 " 5 4x8x22 3.00 28.50 " 6. 4x8x28 3.75 36.00 " 7. 6x16x20 5.50 54.00 8. 3x7x3? 3.00 28.50 " 9. 5x10x35 6.50 62.00 " 10. 7x20x20 9.50 67.50 " 11. 3!4x6s30..,., 3.00 28.50 Sample free on application. No charge for printing on orders above 250 boxes. Terms cash. THE LIVINGSTON SEED COMPANY, BOX 1 04. COLUMBUS. OHIO. Please mention the American Florist when writing. L. BAUMANN & CO. 76-78 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO, Manufacturers and Importers ol METALLIC. NATURAL PRESERVED AND ARTIFICIAL Chiffons, Cycas Leaves and all other Supplies, also Preserved Palms and Artificial Flowers. Funeral Designs 1 1 "I I Fumi^atin^ Kind Tobacco n^... J KILLS ALLAPHIS IN ONE NIOHT r OWflCr in » hoiise X(»x2.3 ft., at a r.o.^t of 10c. A 5 n,. trial like, mill cost nothini* if you will pii.vtbc express ch.irijes on it. Our booklet tells otit. Write Depi. C forit. The H. A. STOOTHOFF COMI'ANY 116, 117, 118 West St., N. Y. City J * MODEL EXTENSION CARNATION SUPPORT Made with two or three circles. En- dorsed by all the Leading Carnation growers as the best support on the mar- ket Put. July 27, '97, May 17, '98 Prompt Shipment Gtuiranteed. IGOE BROS. 226 North gth St.. BROOKLYN, N. Y. ]Bo:x:es! J3o::x:es»! Light wooden Express" Boxes fot'the ship- ment ol cut flowers and plants. Sizes. Per 100 3x 4.1120 S 2.00 3x 5x24 2.25 3x 7x21 2.25 6x 6.\-34 3.40 4x12x24 4.50 5x12x24 4.80 6x12x34 5.25 6x12x30 6.40 5x12x36 7 00 6x13x36 7.50 6x15x43 lO.S.'i 6x15x48 1150 Samples free. Prompt shipments. Terms: $5.00 and under cash with order please. Approved reference, 2 per cent 10 days. Net cash 6J days. GETMORE BOX FACTORY, Belleville, Ala. Owned and operated by Caldwell the Woodsman. Please tnention the A merican Florist when writing. Tin Foil Plain, Fancy, Printed & Mounted. Manufactured by The Gonlay Foil Go. 521 to 541 West 25th St., NEW YORK. Please mention the A merican Florist when writing, A. HERRMANN, 1,^ Cape riowers, all colors, |.^ Cycas Leaves, Metal Designs, 1^ and All Florists' Supplies. Send for Pricss. 404.412 East 34th St. NEW YORK. igo4. The American pLORist ^U OUR MAIN POINT IS TO SATISFY OUR TRADE. 7,500 Bales of Moss on hand for 1904. THE N.J. Moss I Peat Co. Established 1890. IRVING PREDMORE, Prop. Successor to Predmore Bros., Wholesale and Retail Dealers in Moss and Peat BARNEGAT, N. J. Natural Growth Moss, bales of 5 bbls., $2.25; bales of 10 bbls., $4.25. This grade is for fine design work. Selected Stock Moss, bales of 5 bbls., $2.60; bales of 10 bbls., $5.00. This grade is for extra fine design work and for special occasions. For N ursery Stock Moss, please v/rite for prices. For cash with order vi'e will allov/ 6 per cent. off. Leaf Mould, Fibrous and Rotted Peat Price per one barrel sack as follows: Discount lor cash, 10 per cent., 5 per cent, thirty days. Lots of 1 to 6 sacks, $1.00. Lots of 5 sacks, 90 cents. Lots of 10 sacks, 80 cents. Lots of 16 sacks, 75 cents. Lots of 20 sacks, 70 cents. Lots of 26 sacks, 66 cents. While w^e aim to keep up our quality and quan- tity, please do not let other firms deceive you, as we know of instances where dealers cut prices. They sell an inferior grade and also reduce the quantity. GREEN CLUMP MOSS, per sack, 1 to 5, $1.50; 6 sacks, $1.25; 10 sacks, $1.12; 20 sacks, $1.00. SILVER SAND, per bbl.. 1 to 5. $1.75; 5 bbls., $1.50; 10 bbls., $1.25; 20 bbls.. $1.12; 25 bbls., $1.00. HONORABLE MENTION. Society of American Florists: This is to certify that Irving Predmore is entitled to Houorable Mention for having clean and well packed Sphagnum Moss and Feat. Exhibited at Cleveland. Ohio, August 18-21, 1896. Wm. J. Stewart, William Scott, Secretary. President, NOTICE. Enclose this coupon viiih the cash and you may have your choice of these special offers: Natural Growth. Selected. One ten barrel bale for $3.90 $4.50 Two ten barrel bales for 7.75 8.75 Three ten barrel bales for 11.50 13 50 Six ten barrel bales for 22.50 25.50 Tenbale lots for 37.00 40.00 This offer will expire on May 1, 1905. Trvinq Prkdmobe. Will secure you as cheap freight rates as possible. FOLDING BOXES Cheap. Write for Samples and Prices. THE AULL BROS. PAPER AND BOX COMPANY, Dayton, Ohio. THE KELLER POTTERY COMPANY, "■•""'"■"'»'• ■" FLORISTS' RED STMDUD POTS. Azalea Pots, Bulb and Fern Pans, Etc. Write for Price List. 213-15-17-19-21-23 PeaN St., NORRISTOWN, PA, standard Flower Pots The WHILLDIN POTTERY COMPANY,^ PHILADELPHIA PA. JERSEY CITY, N. J. LONG ISLAND CITY, N. Y. Traveling Representative, U. CUTLER RYERSON, 108 Tliird Ave., Newari(, N. J. Standard OOX^ Flower... ■ V^ * vJ If your greenhouses are within 600 miles of the Capitol, write us, we can save you money W. H. ERNEST, 28th and M Streeto. WASHINGTON, D. C. Please mention the American Florist when writing, GEO. KELLER & SON, MANUFACTURERS OF FLOWER POTS. before buying write for prices. 361-363 Herndon Street, lear Wrightwood Ave., CHICAGO, ILL. Please mention the American Florist when writing. THOSE RED POTS "STANDARDS" FULL SIZE AND WIDE BOTTOMS. BULB PANS AND AZALEA POTS. DETROIT FLOWER POT M'F'Y., HARRY BALSLEY, DETROIT, MICH., Rep. 490 Howard St., Please mention the American Florist when writing. SAMPLE POT AND PRICE LIST ON APPLICATION. C. C. POILWORTH CO., JJIk**^'^"' Please mention the American Florist when writing. WRITE 1521-23 N. Leavitt St., CHICAGO. ILL., FOB PKICES OF Standard Pots Tt'ei^gthanl porosity combined are tlie best on ttie market. Please mention the American Florist when writing. RED POTS WE MSKE THEM. For prices and sample, address the Colesburg Pottery Co., fo°>^I^°"''°- National Florists' Board of Trade, Office: 56 Pine Street, New York Credit Refereiice Book, A subscription to our Credit List will cost you 810 a year, and it may save you tlOO the first month. Special Reports, We make a specialty of this part of our work. GollectioBS, We collect slow and doubtful accounts. Why not go through your books at once and send us all the claims that ate in arrearsF STAB. 17/: if^Loao^f Kramar's Pat Hangars THE neatest, simplest, most convenient and only firaotical device for convert- ng ordinary flower pots into banging baskets They fit all standard made pots from 2 to 10 inches in diameter. The illustration shows bow they are attached Just the thing for banging up ferns, begonias, etc. You can make room and money by their use. Try them. For Sale by Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York, E. F. Winterson Co., Chicago. C. C. Pollworth Co., Milwaukee. Wit. Price with wire chain ai shown in cut, $1.00 per dozen [^express. Sample dozen by mail, $1.26. L N.KRAMER (SON, Csdar Rapids, Iowa. STANDARD FLOWER POTS \ Packed in small crates, easy to handle. " ■ Price per crate 120 7-in., in orate, $4.20 60 8 " 3.00 HAND MADS. 48 9-in., in crate, $3.00 48 10 " 4.80 24 11 " 8.60 24 12 •' 4.80 12 14 " 4.80 6 16 " 4.50 Seed pans, same price as pots. Send for price list of Cylinders for Cut Flowers, Hanging Baskets, Lawn vases, etc. Ten per cent off for cash with order. Address HILFINGER BROS. POTTERY, Fort Edward. N. Y Or AconsT Rolkeb & Sons, New York Agents, 31 Barclay Street, New York City. 1500 2-in Price per crate , in crate, $4.88 1600 2'i 1600 2H 1000 3 5.25 6.00 6.00 800 3H 5004 320 5 144 6 5.80 4.50 4.51 3.16 : Holds Glass Firmly See the Point la- PEERVESS Glazing Points are tbebeat, No rights or lefts. Box of 1,000 points 75 eta. poatpaid. HENRT A. DREER, tH Chwtmit 8«., ItU«., r%. ^_^ i 114 2S4 The American PlorisT. Aug. 21, Syracuse, N. Y. ■ There is a diversity of 'opinion as to the condition of trade. L. E. Marquisee says that business is rather quiet just now. For some time past and up to the heavy rains of last Friday and Saturday the soil has been too dry to lift carna- tions from the field. Despite the delay occasioned by the weather, housing has been pretty' nearly completed. Carna- tions in the held, Mr. Marquisee says, are smaller than usual for this season of the year. He has a number of new seed- lings in the carnation line, all of which are very promising, notably a large pink four-inch flower, not yet named. His Albatros, Sun Bird and Flamingo carna- tions are doing well. The Albatros, a large white flower, is being cut. Three greenhouses in the rear of his residence are filled with them. The writer found Mr. Marquisee quite busy with funeral work. Among other pieces was a fern wreath, something Mr. Marquisee while in New York recently learned was unheard of there. The wreath had a bunch of white roses on one side while the balance was made up of all kinds of tropical ferns put together with a sort of tangled effect. The wreath when com- pleted was a handsome piece of work- manship and very attractive. Henry Morris says that the past sum- mer has been the best in the history of his business. There has been more funeral work, or he is getting more than ever before. Last week Mr. Mor- ris had a large order for an outdoor wedding at Fairmount, west of Syra- cuse. The ceremony was to have been performed on the lawn in front of the house, beneath a natural arch formed by the overhanging boughs of two large maple trees and with a screen covered with the leaves and blossoms of white wild clematis as a background. A heavy hailstorm made it necessary to have the wedding solemnized indoors. The brides- maids carried trailing garlands of white wild clematis. A recent hailstorm broke 450 panes of glass 16x24 inches, in P. R. Quinlan & Company's greenhouse at Onondago Valley. A. V. B. Alfiany, N. Y. Market gardeners and others report that the present summer has been one of the best for the growing of all kinds of produce that has been experienced in this section for a number of years. Vegetables of all kinds are plentiful and cheap. Jt is believed, however, that the onion crop will be light, as the maggots are said to be plentiful. F. A. Danker, Maiden Lane, has improved his store by finishing the interior in glossy white enameled paint and other minor additions. F. A. Briere, with Whittle Brothers, and family are spending their vacation at Ste. Agathe des Monte, Quebec, Canada. J. N. Butts, with W. C. King, is enjoy- ing his vacation in western New York. ^ R.D. Saginaw, Mich. W. F. Goetz, son of John B. Goetz, and Miss Hermine Mueller were married at the home of the bride, Hinsdale, 111 , August 11. Mr. Goetz was formerly an employe of Bassett & Washburn. After a week's stay at Hinsdale the young couple left for their new home in this city. The Johnston Class Company Hartford City, Ind. MANUFACTURERS OF Window Glass, Long Distance Telephone. Direct Western Union Wires. GROIND AND CHIPPED GL4SS. Please mention the A merican Florist when writing. The James H. Rice Co. -IMPORTERS and JOBBERS- GREENHOUSE GLASS A SPECIALTY. '^^T'lxa.do-^iv Ol^set, P^Llu-t, PtX't't^y e'to 80-82 Wabash Avenue and 34 to 40 South Water Street, CHICAGO '3» Please mention the A merican Florist when writing. MASTICA TRADE MARK REGISTERED. FOR GLAZING GREENHOUSES SOLE MANUFACTURERS F.G.PIERCE COMPANY NEW .YORK AT ALL SEED STORES Please mention the American Florist when writing. GLASS. GOOD BRANDS. QUICK SHIPMENTS. LARGE STOCK. Warehouse on railroad switch. Be sure and get our prices. Sharp, Partridge S Co. 22nd St and Union Place, CHICAGO. Sprague Smith Co. PLATE AND WINDOW OLASS Greenhouse Glass a Specialty. 20S Randolph Stnat, CHICAGO. H. M. HOOKEm Window Giass, Paints and Putty, Greeniiouse Giass a Spociaity. 68 Wsst Raaddlph St.,1 CHIOABO. GULF CYPRESS GREENHOUSE MATERIAL HOT-BED SASH, BOILERS, PIPES, FITTINGS, VENTILATING APPARATUS. GLASS AT WHOLESALE. We furnish everything for building. Send for prices and catalogues. S. Jacobs & Sons, "l'ii'o'il.W;rY?- D. O. Cunningham Glass Co. PITTSBURG, PA. TANK WINDOW GLASS. Hot. House Glass a Specialty. Please mention the American Florist when writing. T904. The American Florist, 235 >♦♦♦♦♦♦♦»»♦♦♦♦♦♦♦»♦♦♦♦♦♦♦ ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦^ ♦ We Are Selling RIGHT ALONG TO FLORISTS WHO APPRECIATE THE VALUE ^^ OF HUSTLING FOR BUSINESS, ALL THE YEAR ROUND. IM S LUCKIER ^^ttt. is a steady sale for Flower Vases, Jardinieres, Sheaves, Cycas Leaves ^«-»«-»i ■» MB-M^ g^jjj Wreaths and all the thousand and one Sundries that we keep in stock all the time to accommodate every want. All orders, however small, receive careful attention. L. 50—56 N. Fourth St., PHILADELPHIA, PA. Please mention Che A merican Florist when writing. pillipC Rider-Ericson. Second-hand. From 'Ul"f« 845.00 up; all repairs; other makes; new; cheap. nnil CDC Second-hand Greenhouse Boilers guar- DUILClio anteed. Send for prices; state size wanted ninr New 2-in. full lengths, with coupling, 83io. rlrL a foot. Good serviceable second-hand, 2-in., 6«o; IH-in., h%a; IH-in., 3^o; 1-in., 3o; ■Si-in., 2>4o. New and old fittings and valves. ClDnCII UnCC New, JJ-in., guaranteed 100-lbs. DAnUCn nUOL pressure, 7Kc per ft.; fl^-ln. not guaranteed, i%a per ft. Gl ICC New. American, 50-ft. boxes, 16x24, DLAdO double thick, $3.10 per box; 16x18, 14x20 and 12x16 double, 82.88 per box; 12x16, single, 82.30 per box; 12x12 and 8x10, single, 8J.15 8er box. arload and import orders solicited. UnTDCn CICU ^"^^ cypress, 3x6-ft., from 7O0 nU I DCU oAon up; glazed, complete, from 81.60 up. Get our prices on New Cypress Building Material, Ventilating Apparatus, Oil, White Lead, Putty, Paint, Points, etc. OLD GREENHOUSES BOUGHT. SEND FOR PRICES ON STEAM FiniHQ TOOLS. References: Bradstreet's, Dunn's or Broadway Bank of Brooklyn. METROPOLITAN MATERIAL CO., ■398-1408 Metropolitan Ave.. BROOKLYN. N. Y. Please mention the A merican Florist when writing. CHEAPEST AND BEST. If you doubt it try them and be convinced. Send for descriptive pi ice circular. J. D. Carmody, Evansville, Ind. The King Construction Go. New Roof Construction, Automatic Stokers, Water Tube Steam Boiler, Automatic and Hand Ventilators NORTH TONAWANDA, N. Y. 32 Church St., TORONTO, ONT. LYANS' IMPROVED APPJUmUS i WRITE rOR ILLUSTBATtO ■^AlM.OC.Ut guMTf/i an MACHmemiifa. IMPROVEOj ^JENNINGS IRON GUTTER. Use our Patent IRON BENCH FITTINGS and Roof Supports. Improved Vaporizing Pans VENTILATING For Tobacco Extracts, Etc. Send for Circulars. _^_^_^^^___ OILLcR) uASKcT & GOn jennings brothers, S. W. Cor. Sixth and Berk Sts., £>IXIJ:^.AlI>e;i^E>XXIA.. Please mention the A merican Florist when writing. APPARATUS. #♦ •♦♦•♦•♦♦♦♦♦1 > Please mention the American Florist when wrtttne I Established 1899. Tel. 174 Bergen. Phillips Manufacturing Co. 222-226 Kearney Ave.. Jersey City. N. J. Horticultural Architects, Builders and Heating Engineers. Designers and Manufacturers of every description of Glass Houses for private or commercial uses. Most modern and up-to-date. If you write or telephone us, we do the rest. — -RUSTIC WORK A SPECIALTY. ILL Nurserymen, Seedsmen and Florists wishing \ to do business with Europe should send for the "Horticultural Advertiser" This is the British Trade Paper, being read weekly by all the Horticultural traders; it is also taken by over 1000 of the best -cpntinental houses. Annual subscription to cover cost of postage 75c; Money orders payable at Lowdham, Notts. Address EDITORS OF THE "H. A." Chilwell Nuraeriei. LOWDHAM, NoHs, England. FOR SALE At Loiv Prices. BOILERS. 30 good Second-Hand overhauled Boilers, ranging from 20 to 100 horse-power will be sold at bargain prices. BOILER TUBES. Overhauled and in good condition; sizes from 2 to 6 inches. STANDARD BLACK WROUGHT IRON PIPE. Sizes, 3-8 to 14 inches. VALVES AND FIHINGS. Overhauled and in good condition at right prices. GALVANIZED WIRE. 10 to 20 gauge. RUBBER HOSE. 4 1-2 cents per foot and up. ASK FOR CATALOGUE NO. 47. Chicago House Wrecldng Co., CHICAGO. ILL. Always Full of Infoimation. American Florist Co.:— The Florist is a good trade paper, always full o information. A. FicHE. Could Not Get Along: Wltbout It. American Florist Co.:— Enclosed find $1 for the renewal of the American Florist. I have taken your paper one year and find I could not get along with- out it one week so will send money before the time runs out so as to be sure not to miss a paper. F. H. Rockwood. 236 The American Florist, Aug. 27, Index to Advertisers. Advertising rates.. 212 AlbanySteamTr'p Co236 American BlowerCo . IV American Moss and Peat Co 231 Amling EC 21.5 Aschmann Godfrey. 228 Aull Bros Paper Co 333 Bailer FA 223 Barr John 227 Bassett &, Washburn215 Baumann L A Co . . .233 Baur Floral Co 228 Bayersdorfer H A Co235 Beckert W C 11 Benthey-Coatswortb 3 1 5 Berger Bros 216 Berning H G 214 Bertermann Bros Co218 Blaauw J & Co 338 Black Chas 223 Blanksma Bros 2i9 Boddington A T. ... 231 Bornhoeft J H 230 Boston Letter Co 331 Brague L B 216 Krant D Wood .... 215 Breitmeyer's J Sons .218 Bred John 230 Bruns HN 231 Buckley W T Plant Co ; 237 BudlongJ A ....215 227 Burpee W A & Co. .. II ByerBros 230 Byer Floral Co 339 Caldwell the Woods- man Co 216 Calit Carnation Co. 230 Carmody J D 235 CtiicagoCarnationCo227 Chicago House Wrecking Co 235 'Cleveland Cut Flower Co 229 CliftonHallFloralCo3i9 Coles W W 229 ColesburgPotteryCo 333 Conard & Jones Co.. 222 Cjnley Foil Co 232 Cottage Gardens Co, 223 Cowee W J 33i CrabbA Hunter. .. 330 Craig Robt & Sou. . .330 Craig WmP 239 Crooke John J Co.. 331 Cross Eli 230 Crowl Fern Co ... 216 Cunningham D O Glass Co 234 Cunningham Jos H.230 Davis bros 230 Dtamud J B 215 Detroit Flower Pot Mfg 233 Dickinson The A Co II Dietsch A & Co Ill Diller Caskey & Co 335 Dillon JL. .. .,226 327 Dillon's Mfg Co 23ii Dorner F&30osCo... I Dreer Ha 326 333 Dudley J W & So s.239 Dysun'sLane Nurs .233 Eisele C ..2S0 Elliott Wm & Sous, .231 Emmans Geo M !;30 Ernest W H 233 Fenrich J S 217 Pieaser J H 238 Fisher Peter I Foley Mfg Co II Ford Bros 317 Foster Lucius H ....230 Gardeners Chronicle332 Garland Geo M Ill Geller Sigmund 232 Geimore Box Factory 232 Ghormley Wm 217 Giblin& Co IV GuUett W H & Son3.237 Gunthor Wm H 217 Gurney Heater Co. ..236 Guttinan A ex J 217 Hail Association 23i Hammuud tieuj 231 Hansen uhris.. 2.9 Hansen Julias 231 Hauswirth P J 218 Heacock Jos 230 Heiss J B 336 Heller&Co II Heller Bros 229 Herendeen Mfg Co. IV HerrAlbert M 2-7 228 230 Herrmann A 233 Hews A H & Co 233 HilflngerBros 333 Hill The EGCo 1 Hippard E I'l Hitohings & Ci IV Holloa & Hunkel Oo'M4 Hooker H M Co 23 1 Horan Edw C 217 Hort Advertiser 235 Hunt EH 214 Igoe Bros 232 International Flow- er Delivery... 218 319 Jacobs S ct Sons 234 .Jennings EB II Johnston Glass Co. .234 ,Joy & Son Co 228 Kasting W F I Keller Geo & Son. ...233 Keller Pot Co 233 Kennicott Bros Co. 215 K in gConstructionCo235 Kohr A F 233 Koral Mfg Co 232 Kramer I N& Son ..233 KreshoverL J 216 Kring Bros 226 Kroeschell Bros Co 236 KuehnC A 214 Kuhl G A, 227 228 229 230 Laeer & Hurrell 228 Lamprecht Bros 229 Lang Julius 317 Langjahr A H 317 LauMrs P P 228 Livingston Seed Co. 232 LocklandLuraberColII Loomis Floral Co... 230 Lord & BurnhamCo IV Mader Paul 230 May John N I 228 McCarthy N F &C0.2I6 MoConnell Alex 218 McCullough's J M Sons 214 MoKellarChasW 215 237 Menard H L 216 Metropolitan Mate- rial Co 235 Meyer John C & Co233 Mich Cut Flower Ex216 MillangChas 217 MoUer Ludwig 23 1 Moninger J C Co III Montana Fertilizer Co 2:-3 Moon The Wm H Co233 Moore Hentz & Nash317 Murohie John 327 Nat Flo Bd of Trade233 N J Moss* Peat Co 233 N Y Cut Flower Co.. 217 N Y Cut Flower Ex.216 Nickel Plate R R....3U NiessenLeo 216 Ocean Park FloralCo 230 O Hagan J H 223 Park Floral Co 318 Parker Geo L 239 Perkins John J Co. .217 Phila Wholesale Flower Market... 216 Philip .Jacob P 236 Phillips Mfg Co 235 Pierce PO Co 23t Pierson FB&C0....22I Pierson-SefionCo. IV Pittsburg Cut Flo Co 214 336 Pittsburg Florist b.s314 Poehlmann Bros.215 239 PollworthC IJ Co 233 QuakerCitMach W ks235 Randall A L Co,.,. 215 Rawson W W &Co. II Raynor J I 317 Regan Print House 232 Eeinberg Geo... 215 228 Reinberg Peter 2 16 Renter a ■^ 3 7 Rhoten Bros & Co. . , 229 Ribsam C & Son... 233 Rice Bros 214 Rice James H Co — 231 Rice M *Co 331 Robinson H M & Co 216 Roehrs Julius 22^ Roland Thos 330 Rolker A & Sons... 2i3 RosslgBros. 232 RuppJoho P 331 Sabransky W 237 Sander A Sons 223 Schartl Bros 226 >chillo Adam Ill S.humer Peier J... 228 Sojtt John 330 Sharp Partridge EI.O'V^IZ3 Greenhouse Boiler, 45 Erie St., CHICAOO. Boilers made of the best of material, shell, fire- box sheets and heads of steel, water space all around (front, sides and back). Write for information. Eureka Greenhouses. The Best aad Lowest in Price. AH houses erected at the factory and shipped to purchasers with blue prints, photographs and plain directions so that any person can put them up, DILLON GREENIIOIISE MEG. CO., Bloomsburg, Pa. Steam Traps SAVE COAL This is the Return Steam Trap used by the Up-to-date Greenhouse men to return the con- densed water from the heating coils in their greenhouses. Have been in use for this purpose over 30 years. Insures an Even Temperaturec Send For Red Catalogue. Albany Steam Trap Co. ALBANY, N. Y., U. S. A. CROP INSURANCE. Life insurance is valuable because it guarantees the outcome* ' Ourncy" Heaters "BRIGHT IDEA," "DORIC" and "400 SERIES" do the same thing tor your hothouse: THEY GUARANTEE THE CROP. Firstof all they save 20 per cent on the coal bill and 90 keep expense at a minimum. Nest, they produce an even h^at and so do aot imperil the life of the plant. Nest, they are simple to operate and so require least attention. Lastly, they wear longer than others and thus perceptibly reduce the ca pital invested. Don't buy or exchange until you've inves- tigated them. GURNEV HEATER MEG. CO. DORIC" HEATER. 74 Franklin Street, BOSTON, MA$$. Ill Filth Avenue, NEW YORK CITY. ^ TlHIE JIlliB?'? MI8 tPi@iiif RmBTica is "the Praur of the JIessbI; there may be more cnmfnrt Rmidships, but we are the Erst ia touch Unknown Seas," Vol. XXIII. CmCAQO AND NEW YORK, SEPTEMBER 3. 1904. No. 848. f l!i!lE /Ali^EiSlim^ lFlL@@9@iF Twentieth Year. ' Copyright 1904, by American Florist Company. Entered as Second-Class Mail Matter. Published etert Saturday bt AMERICAN FLORIST COMPANY, 324 Dearborn St., Chrcago. Eastern Office: 42 W. 28tli St., New York. Subscription, $1.00 a year. To Europe, $3.00. Subscriptions accepted only from the trade. Volumes half-yearly from August, 1901. SOCIETY OF AMERICAN FLORISTS AND ORNAMENTAL HORTICULTURISTS. Officers — Philip Bbbitmbyer, Detroit, Mich., president; J. J. Beheke, St, Louis, Mo., vice- president; Wm. J. Stewart, 11 Hamilton Place, Koom 11, Boston, Mass., secretary; H. B. Bbatty, Oil City, Pa., treasurer. Officers-elect — J. C Vadghan, president; J. R. Freeman, vice-president; secretary and treasurer as before. Tvventy-drst annual meeting at Washington, D. C, August, 1905. THE AMERICAN CARNATION SOCIETY. Annual convention at Chicago, 1905. Albert M.Hebr, Lancaster, Pa., secretary. AMERICAN ROSE SOCIETY. Annual meeting and exhibition, Boston, Mass., 1905. Leonard Barron, 136 Liberty St., New York, secretary. CHRYSANTHEMUM SOCIETY OF AMERICA. Annual convention and exhibition, November, 1904. Prbd H. Lemon, Richmond. Ind., secretary. THIS ISSUE 40 PAGES WITH COVER. CONTENTS. Convention flotsam 237 Ideal merchants and employes 238 Chrysanthemums — seasonable uoies 338 FicuB pandurata (illus.) 339 Crotons (ilius.) 239 Bougainvillea Maud Chettleburgh 240 Charles A. Juengel (portraii) 240 World's Fair notes 241 British trade topics 341 Jlarket gardens — Preparing for indoor crops.. 243 The rose — Successful American Beauty grower. 243 Retarded lilieB (illus.) 244 New York 245 Chicago 245 Washington 346 St. Louis 246 Baltimore 346 Philadelphia 246 European horticulture 347 The American Peony Society 3)8 Chrysanthemum Socu-ty of America 248 Society of American l^'lorists 248 Coming exhibitions 348 Obituary— Rev. Reynolds Hole (portrait p. 240)248 — Wm. A. Ingram (portrait p. 240) 2)8 Louisville 350 The seed trade— New York 356 — Pure culture mushroom spawn 256 The nursery trade— the late Jno. Rook(portrait)358 — British Columbia Nurserymen's Association. 358 — Southern Nurserymen's Association 258 — Good advice for cemetery superintendents. . .958 — Midsummer herbaceous plants 258 Our pastimes 260 Convention Flotsam. The S. A. F. convention of 1904 is an event of pleasant memory to those privi- leged to attend, and much credit is due to the brethren of St. Louis for the able preparation they made and the ability with which all the arrangements were carried out. The hearty welcome aflforded the visitors by the local contin- gent has become an annual pleasure to many of us, and this pleasure was fully as satisfying at St. Louis as on any former occasion. A fine meeting hall was obtained, and if the members did not always appear just at the moment the bell rung, it was not the fault of the pre- siding officer, for President Breitmeyer tilled the chair with the most graceful suavity and always appeared at the appointed time. The exhibition hall was roomy and convenient, and the fact that the roof proved a trifle faulty under a heavy shower, was something the local com- mittee could not well foresee, for had they been able to forestall such an unfor- tunate event there is no question what- ever but that everything possible would have been done in that direction. The plant exhibits were in no way injured by a little sprinkling overhead, even though it was unexpected, but the dry goods (and of these there was a marvellous assortment) suflFered considerably from their brief exposure to the elements. The ribbon show has become quite a feature at the convention exhibition of late years, and naturally forms a central point of attraction to the feminine visit- ors, not only on account of the intrinsic beauty of the ribbons, but also from the fact that in order to have everything in harmony the exhibitors have apparently made it a point to have some especially nice looking and agreeable young men in charge thereof. The plant exhibits were not quite so large as those of the preceding conven- tion, but among them were some worthy of more than passing mention. The handsomest exhibit in any one class of plants was the beautiful block of Nephro- lepis exaltata Scottii, shown by the orig- inator, John Scott, of Brooklyn, N. Y. The ferns in question were a real pleasure to look upon, so perfect in outline and so thoroughly well grown that whether the plant is an easy one to handle or not, the specimens shown were a credit to the grower. N. Scottii is a singularly com- pact variety, even the 3-inch and 4 inch plants being fairly crowded with fronds, I and if it wears as well as the ordinary Boston fern (and this quality is fully claimed for it) it would seem that such shapely plants must find a ready market, and that the decision of the judges awarding this nephrolepis the highest prize within their province was fully merited. Then there was also the latest form of the Pierson fern, much more compact in habit than its predecessor, and also a very pretty variety, the fronds having somewhat the same scheme of division as those of N. rufescens tripinnatifidum, but shorter, broader and less wooly than the latter fern. These rapidly multiplying forms of the sword fern keep one guess- ing, for it is rather a difficult matter to know just which one the dear public will take to, and when one's enthusiasm gets the better of one's judgment and a heavy investment is made, it is rather depress- ing to find that faith has been pinned to the wrong article. On the whole plant novelties were scarce at the St. Louis convention, the two nephrolepises referred to above and Adiantum Croweanum forming a trio that attracted the most attention. There was also a lack of cut bloom of any description, with the exception of some gladioli, there being no water lilies, and no hardy perennials. But there was on the last day a very fine bunch of out- door roses of the hybrid remontant variety Paul Neyron, with stems four and one-half feet long, and remarkably fine blossoms for the season. The decor- ation of the hall with oak branches was tasty and efiective, and the selection of SuperintendentKuehn to direct the trade exhibit was a happy one, his unfailing courtesy and constant attendance being fully appreciated by the exhibitors. The selection of an exposition city for our convention has both advantages and disadvantages, among the first being the opportunity to visit so great a show as St. Louis possesses; but to those who attend conventions on business intent these counter attractions are sometimes a drawback, from the fact that the dele- gates and possible customers find so much to interest them that it is difficult to induce them to stay in the convention hall. The trip to the Missouri Botanical Gar- den was a pleasure reserved for the last day, and was greatly enjoyed by a large party. These gardens are evidently very rich in species, the outdoor garden being especially attractive to many of the visit- ors, the great variety of trees, shrubs, climbers and cacti being particularly interesting to the guests, while the uni- 238 The American Florist. Sept. 3, form kindness and courtesy ol Prof. Tre- lease and his various assistants did much to promote the comfort and pleas- ure of that large party of happy but perspiring florists. Among the uncom- mon bedding plants noted in this garden was a variegated talinum, the foliage of which resembles that of Sedum variega- tum to some extent, the pinkish inflores- cence rising about one foot above the ground on light and airy stems. This plant belongs to the portulacca familv and probably endures heat well, as evi- denced by its behavior at St. Louis. A bed of Phyllanthus nivosus was also an attractive feature, and showed some ol the capabilities of this good old plant. The bedding at the exposition showed the efiects of trying weather and poor soil, there being apparently much clayey subsoil that had been brought to the sur- face in the process of grading, so that the conditions were far from ideal lor first- class gardening, and the tremendous area to be covered sometimes necessi- tated the stretching of material. The Louisiana Purchase Exposition is a great show in many respects and worthy of a long trip, but for the plant section in the Horticulture building asilenttoast offered standing seems the most fitting tribute. W. H. Taplin. Meal Merchants and Employes. Ed. Am. Florist: — I have been much interested by the various essays read at the S. A. F. meeting at St. Louis. Some one ought to have prepared an essay on the "Ideal Wholesale Florist.]' There are certain evils connected with those establishments (especially in the west) that cry out trumpet tongued for a rem- edy. We refer principally to the badly mixed condition of the stock sent out. Who is to blame? Nobody knows, but the facts are it is almost impossible to get roses, chrysanthemums and other stock true to name. This is especially true of chrysanthemums, at least in the experience of the writer covering some twenty years. The evil referred to is felt most bv the retailer who has a small place. Having a few houses we depend on the wholesaler for our stock of bed- ding roses and new varieties of bedding plants. In a small town almost every good customer is a personal friend, and when they buy a pink chrysanthemum said to be a grand new variety and it turns out a dirty white, and a red rose any old color, there is trouble, real loss of trade and also friendship. There was a time when a rose by any other name would not only smell as sweet but its color did not matter. But now when everyone is planting a rose bed, the ladies demand a large variety, and they must be true to name. This is true ol all kinds of plants. Some two years ago when taking charge of the floral department of a state insti- tution the steward said he could not get good stock in the west. Having read in boyish days of a locality in the United States where a treaty had been made with the Indians, the only one never broken, thought that some of that spirit of keeping faith might still be found among the wholesalers. Orders were sent for stock and the result proved that the ideal wholesale florist does exist. Express charges are higher but it pays to deal in the east. Why this is so, is hinted at by the retiring president in his address. There is no intention to defraud, as the days when agents dug up wild persim- mons and sold them at $2 each for Jap- anese, are gone never to return we hope. The trouble is the slam-bang methods of the so-called hustlers, who pull down their houses and build greater and stnfi" them full of any kind of stock, and the retailer has to stand the racket. In reference to the "ideal employe," no doubt he also exists. We never had any use for a sniveler. He is the fellow who gets there. The hard worker who knows his business is generally high spirited and will take no insolence from employer or foreman. The essay on the "Ideal Employe" reminds one of the old time SOCIETY OF AMERICAN FLORISTS Ornamental Horticulturists OFFICIAL BAT. LOT, 1901 M^l . Cn,« X •(";■« it- N.mt Void For M.rl X 1 Hn. For PresWenl. LEWIS ULLRICH. Tifc. O 99 J C. VAUGHAN. Clisiso, lit 166 For Vice President J. R. FREEMAN. Wulinjto.. D C. 146 FOr Secretary J E SULLIVAN. Drtroit. Mil. 115, WM. J. STEWART. Bo«™. Mu.. 148 j For Treasorer H. B. BEATTY. Pimlurj. P^ 257 The Vote for S. A. F. Officers. novel where the hired man marries the daughter of his employer, he was so goody-goody. But those days are gone; and the workman in all lines ol trade is only a number with whom the employer has no sympathy. R. G. Fergcsson. Ed. Am. Florist:— President Breit- meyer, in his annual a.ddress before the convention of the Society of American Florists, under the heading, "The Labor Problem," mentions regrettully the rapid and certain depletion in the ranks of effi- cient help in greenhouse work, gives from his point of view the cause, and offers some suggestions to remedy same. At the same convention, our townsman, J. C. Vaughan, read a paper on, "The Ideal Employe." Will you kindly allow me a small space in your valuable paper for a few thoughts on the subject from the viewpoint of the employe? Mr. Vaughan's ideal is grand, noble, truly ideal, but not impossible. If there are enough "ideal employers" among the members of the Society of American Florists to deliberate and act on the suggestions of Mr. Breitmeyer, I feel confident that much may be done to improve the condition of their employes, make them more efficient and interest more young men in our calling. Mr. Breitmeyer suggests the appoint- ment, by the society, of a committee to draw up a scale of wages for the differ- ent grades of greenhouse work, and to let that scale be as generous as the busi- ness can afford. Though wages count for a great deal, yet that is not the only drawback. The employing florists are organized. For what purpose? To better their condition. Give your em- ployes the same privilege as you enjoy, and allow them to organize for bettering their condition. All other things being equal you will find that the organized man is better than the one who stands aloof from organization in his craft. As matters stand to-day the green- house employes are afraid even to men- tion the word union in their place of work or among their friends, for fear ol dismissal. And this is not an idle fear. We have had the experience here in Chi- cago. In the early sinnmer of 1903, within six months after the Gardeners' and Florists' Union No. 10615 was chartered, there were several establish- ments here which discharged every one of their men who made themselves in any way conspicuous in organizing, and told the rest of their employes that the only chance of keeping their positions was to drop the union. Not only that, but those men dis- charged were denied a job in their line in almost every other greenhouse in Cook county, in other words they were blacklisted. Will the ideal employer do thus? Will the ideal employe snbm t to the same? Einphftlically, no. Mr. Vaughan speaks of opportunities being greater than present salary, but he knows very well that opportunities pay no board bill nor store bill. Pay a living wage, so that your ideal employe can rise to a standard of living compar- ing favorably with other trades and callings. Employ foremen who will deal with your employes as human beings, not mere cattle. Give your men an opportunity to have something to say as to what their services are worth, and the conditions under which the work is to be performed. This brings me to the suggestion of President Breitmeyer in regard to the appointment of a committee. Allow me to suggest the make-up of that com- mittee. Let the executive committee of the Society of American Florists appoint one of their members from each one of the large cities of the United States. Then send an invitation to the employes of the same cities to select one of their number to represent them on the com- mittee. Let them meet at the most central point, Chicago, of course, and I have no doubt the result will be satis- factory to both employers and employes. Carrying messages to Garcia is all right, but give us some inducements. A. Vanderpoel, Sec'y Gardeners' and Florists' Union. CHRYSANTHEMUMS Seasonahle Notes. The plants in the bench, either forexhib- tion or commercial purposes, are now making a very rapid growth, and if they are not properly tied up or supported the stems very soon get crooked and beyond control. Plants neglected in this way cannot be expected to produce high grade blooms. They must be kept tied up regularly as they need it. Do not tie them too close to the top where the buds are forming, but allow plenty of room for the development of the flower. The speci- men plants, standards and commercial pot plants should be supported and tied out a bit to help them keep a dwarf, stocky form and to prevent the branches from getting broken. In the case of the specimen plants this need not be their final tying out. Just a few stakes placed here and there through them are neces- sary. This helps to keep them in good form, and lets the light and air to the body ol the plant, and as this induces the plant to grow intoa good shape itmakes the final tying much easier. These plants have well filled the pots with roots, and therefore take up an abundance of water. On bright days, when there is a good draught blowing 1904. The American Florist. ^3S Croton Craigii. TWO NOVELTIES OF ROBERT CRAIG & SON, Ficus Pandurata, PHILADELPHIA, PA. through the ventilators and doors, they need to be examined two or three times a day. A weak application of liquid manure should be given them twice every week. Plants being grown in pots to be used as single- stemmed pot plants require an occasional looking after to keep the side shoots nipped out. The surface of the soil should be loosened a little every week so as to keep it sweet. Some of the plants will also now need stakes to sup- port them, but do not let these stakes be too thick, which takes away a good deal of the beauty of the plant. This hot weather, together with the heavy dews at night, make a very soft growth on all chrysanthemum plants,and with this soft growth the green fly and black aphis become more troublesome. They must be kept down by frequent fumigation or by dustings of tobacco dust. If this is not attended to now while the buds are forming the fly gets down into them and it becomes a difii- cult matter to dislodge them. If fumi- gating with tobacco stems is the method resorted to the plants should be syringed before doing it; if not, some of the tender tips of the plants are likely to be burned. The safest plan is to smoke lightly two or three times rather than give them a very heavy iumigating. Choose a cool evening whenever possible for doing the work, and after the houses have been closed long enough for the smoka to dis- appear open up the ventilators a little again. Do not leave the house closed tight all night. All plants which have their buds formed should be given regular waterings of liquid manure once a week from now on until the buds begin to show color. Extra care must be exercised when undertaking this part of the work so as not to overdo it. It the plants are in good condition, with plenty of heavy, dark green foliage and the wood well ripened, they are just right to be able to stand considerable feeding. If the stems are brown or woody for about two feet upjand the joints of the leaves close, then they are just right, but should the stems be green and long jointed caution must be used in applying the manure, particu- larly so where there is a limited amount of head room for the plants. It is a difii- cult matter to advise just what kind of manure to apply without knowing . the nature of the soil in use. Chemical fertil- izers should be tried only on a limited scale until by personal practice one is able to tell his particular soil's require- ments. In using cow or horse manure we use a bushel of the manure to a barrel of water and apply through a Kinney pump, which dilutes the liquid to half clear water. We also use ben and sheep manure, but only in half quantities com- pared with the others. I would advise against applying liquid manures in the morning on very hot days, because the plants are apt to absorb it too quickly. It is safest to wait for a cooler or par- tially cloudy day,.when the plants will take up the fertilizer gradually. Finally, do not think of applying liquid fertilizers if the soil in the beds or pots is at all dry, but go over them with clear water first, then let them stand for about an hour before applying the manure. C. W. Johnson. Ficus Pandurata. A plant of recent introduction, Ficus pandurata is, so far, comparatively speak- ing, unknown. When once it becomes plentiful I believe it will be much sought after. While not as showy as some plants, it nevertheless is very stately and makes a noble looking stove plant. The plants I have are rapid growers and the the peculiar shaped leaves of a beautiful deep green color never fail to attract attention. Being easily propagated and easy to grow it should soon be widely distributed. Wm. Duckham. Crotons. The accompanying illustrations show the different types of crotons, as grown by Robert Craig & Son, Philadelphia, Pa. Mr. Craig says the demand for this beautiful class of plants is constantly increasing, not only as bedding plants, for which they are admirably adapted — the handsomest beds now at Girard Col- lege, an institution famous for many years for fine bedding; in Fairmount Park, and in many private gardens, are of crotons, the brilliant and various col- ors making most effective and attractive groups — but also for jardinieres, win- dows and on porches; and larger speci- mens are fine for lawns, doing well in full exposure to sun, provided syringing and watering are regularly attended to. There is also now a large and con- stantly increasing demand from florists for crotons for window decorations in summer and fall; they are particularly appropriate for window decorations in the autumn, their rich coloring being in all the tints appropriate to that season. The plants are also in good demand at holiday seasons, and well colored small plants are freely used in combination baskets. Leading florists recognize that in the construction of these plant baskets at the holidays a great opportunity is presented for the exercise of taste and skill in producing pleasing combinations of form and color; and where such color effects are desired crotons are indispensa- ble. Referring again to the outdoor bedding of crotons not all the varieties are suita- ble for this purpose. Among the very best are Baron Rothschild, Queen Vic- toria, Fasciatum,Dayspring,Andreanum, Veitchii, Carrierei and Chrysophjllum, all strong growing, robust varieties. And for edging we have such dwarf sorts as Weismanii, Punctatum, Anietumense, etc. Some of the finest varieties, such as Reedii and Sollerii do not bed well, as 240 The American Florist. Sept. 3, The Late Wm. A. Ingram. (See" obituary ,5page 248.) the leaves are so tender that they blister in the sun. Three of the best all around crotons, suitable either for pot culture or bedding out, are Queen Victoria, Andreanum and Fasciatnm (see illustrations). Another picture shows three types of American seedlings grown by Edwin Lonsdale, (illus. later) who has raised a number of desirable seedlings not yet named. Craigii and Mrs. Craige Lippincott, last to be illustrated, are other very distinct and attractive American seedlings. Cro- ton seedlings are easily raised in this coun- try, our long warm summers and abund- ant sunlight giving us advantages over Europe in this particular. Another picture shows the "fountain" type, Superbum, Prince of Wales and Cronstadtii. There are a number of other distinct and attractive varieties in this type, all charming as pot plants. The varieties Fascination and Delicatis- sima illustrate another, the narrow leaved section, which are delightful as table plants, and this type is now largely used for this purpose in London and Paris. There is certainly an opening here for quantities of these narrow leaved varieties. They have, as yet, been grown only in very limited numbers in this country. It is often said that "demand creates supply." but the adverse is often true, "supply creates demand." Peter Barr, the narcissus king, when here some years ago, remarked on this point that when he had 100,000 narcissi in one bank fronting the roadway past his place, he got many orders for large quantities to produce similar effects on private places. The intrinsic beauty of the narrow leaved crotons is such that nothing is needed but a good stock of well grown plants to bring about an active demand at remunerative prices. Bougalnvillea Maud Chettleburgh. When shown by William Bull & Sons, of Chelsea, at the recent Holland House show, this new bougainvillea, the finest yet introduced, created much interest. Some of the growths exhibited were fully four leet long, and bore numerous bunches of showy bracts of a rich rose purple color and unusually large, says the Gar- den, of London, Eng. Their large size and rich color combine to produce a very striking effect when a well-grown plant is seen. This bougainvillea belongs to the wooly-leaved section, and is, there- fore, quite distinct from B. glabra, which is smooth leaved. B. lateritia appears to be the nearest ally of this new variety. The wooly-leaved section of the bougain- villea has the drawback of not flower- ing freely, and probably on this account are not so largely grown as the smooth- leaved sorts. B. Maud Chettleburgh, however, has not this fault; in fact, the profusion of the flowers is one of its best features. It blooms splendidly in small pots, although to be seen at its best it needs to be trained over the roof of a greenhouse or stove. Bougainvilleas usually flower more freely when grown in a cool house; in fact, the plants often firi'd the space toosmall for their vigorous growths which make their way through the ventilators, and bloom just as freely where exposed as in the house. Although this new variety would make a beautiful display when grown against a wall under glass or along the roof, it is valuable as Chas. A. Juengel. (President St. Louis Florists' Club.) That Floral Fracas. sent a new candidate for popular prefer- ment. It is, of course, the columbine. "The flower's very name," says the asso- ciation, "suggests Columbia, which is not a trivial play upon words, but a similarity of remarkable significance. It is well known that the name Columbus in its native language means dove — a circumstance full of poetic suggestiveness. Fortunate and remarkable also are the associations which cluster about the flower's other name, aquilegia. It has been generally understood by generation.* of those who have used it to be connected with aquila, an eagle. Associated thus with the type of inoffensiveness, the harmless dove, is the thought of the American eagle, emblematic of fearless power, fittingly symbolical of Columbia's attitude toward other nations." Here is a plain challenge which the dis- ciples of thegoldenrod, the sunflower and the wild rose will not overlook. Of all the states which have "state flowers," either officially adopted or commonly accepted, only one, Colorado, has yielded to the sophistry of these philological arguments, and a flower that stands for the "dove" does not typify even Colorado — not just now. In Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota and Alabama, which have all declared for the goldenrod, the col- umbine cult will be looked upon as sheer heresy. In Kansas, which has adopted the sunflower with true Kansas enthus- iasm, the columbine propaganda is likely to result in open riot. — Chicago Daily News. a small plant, and for this reason alone will probably quickly become popular. It has received an award of merit from the Royal Horticultural Society. For its introduction we are. indebted to Mr. Chettleburgh, Worstead House Gardens, Norwich, and from him Messrs. Bull & Sons have acquired the whole stock. / This bougainvillea may be propagated from cuttings. Evidently the search for a national floral emblem is about as persistent and vain as that for a new national anthem. Some mysterious law decrees that the discussion as to the flower best fitted to represent the nation shall return every two or three years to engender bitterness and wrath among the partisans of the several floral aspirants. In the last previous debate complete and final victory apparently rested with the adherents of the goldenrod. Now comes forward a society styling itself the Columbine Association to pre- Charles A. Juengel. Charles A. Juengel, newly elected presi- dent of the St. Louis Florists' Club, was born Nov. 7, 1854. He has been in busi- ness since 1874, succeeding his father, John Juengel, who started as a vegetable grower in St. Louis in 1850 and became a florist in 1864 at 1837 to 1847 South Fourteenth street, St. Louis. Mr. Juengel has been a member of the S. A. F. twenty-one years and a member of the St. Louis Florists' Club for twenty-four years. He was married twenty-five years ago and has five children, three boys and two girls. He celebrated his silver wedding February 16, 1904. The Late Dean Hole. (See obituary, page 248.) 1904. The American Florist, 241 Andreanum. Fasciatum. THREE GOOD CROTONS. Queen Victoria. World's Fair Notes. Canna Superior, a new variety exhibited by William Schray & Son, St. Louis, Mo., has made a splendid showing, as it was one of the firsl to flower and from the beginning has presented a striking eSect. While the individual flowers are rather small, thepetalsbeingnarrow, the flower spikes are large and the mass efiect is excellent. The leaves are green and the flowers are light scarlet with a narrow line of yellow along the margin of the petals. Vaughan's SeedStore has an exhibit of several thousand tuberous begonias planted on the north side of the Horti- culture building. Mexico is filling several beds at the south end of the Agriculture building. It will be interesting to watch the results, as the former will be in the shade except for an hour or so morning and evening, while the latter will have the full sunlight. Among the recent additions to the con- servatory are several plants of the Tarry- town fern, Nephrolepis Piersoni com- pacta, exhibited by the F. R. Pierson Company; Nephrolepis Scottii, from John Scott, Brooklyn, N. Y., and Adiantum Croweanum, from Wm. P. Kasting, Bufi'alo, N. Y. As was expected there has been a gradual increase in the attendance. Last week the admissions reached nearly 800,000, ranging from 125,090 to 152,- 000. September 15 has been selected as St. Louis day, and an attempt will be made to make a record of 500,000 admis- sions. Canna King Humbert, shown by Vaughan's Seed Store in front of the Horticulture building,has many admirers. It has a bronze foliage with very large orchid-shaped flowers of a bright scarlet color with markings of a lighter shade. The horse show is nowin full blast and proves an attractive feature. Judging is going on continuously during the day in the forum. The entries number 1,500 and all of the classes are well filled. Supt. Hadkinson has produced a fine effect by covering a steep clay bank vrith nasturtiums, petunias, salvias, phlox and lantanas. A. Klokner has taken charge of the Wisconsin State horticultural exhibit at the World's Fair and will be there for two weeks. Canna Tissot, shown by Henry A. Dreer, has green foliage withlarge scarlet flowers mottled with crimson. Henry A. Dreer has a bed of the new zinnia, Jacqueminot, which is attracting considerable attention. The Louisiana horticultural exhibit is a very creditable one. D. Newsham is in charge. W. R. Smith, Washington, is serving as one of the jury of awards in horticulture. E. V. Hallock, of Queens, N. Y., has been here since the convention. Prize Delphiniums. For some years William G. Postings, the head gardener to Winthrop Chandler, at Chfl" Lawn, Newport, R. I., has given special care and attention to the cultiva- tion of delphiniums. Mr. Postings now has a strain of perfectly hardy delphi- niums that for beautiful shades of color and clean handsome foliage, as well as long spikes of large flowers, would be very hard to improve. Last July Mr. Postings was awarded the Mass. Horti- cultural Society's prize for best display filling thirty vases, three spikes in each vase. It was quite an undertaking to get to Boston ninety spikes in perfect condition, but Mr. Postings staged a fine lot of flowers. X. British Trade Topics. (FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT.) At the Royal Horticultural Society's show this week Kel way & Son, of Lang- port, Somerset, had a brilliant display of gladioli, a special line in which they excel. Amongst the most noteworthy this season are Beatrice Kel way, rose pink flaked with pink, with a central white stripe, and Patrick, outer segments deep rose pink, two inner segments smaller, deep rose, with a central white stripe; Happy Match, three outer seg- ments and inner upper segment rose pink with a central white stripe, two inner most segments, smaller, recurved, prim- rose yellow, edged with pink; Morris Dancer, scarlet, flaked with white. Wm. Bull & Sons, of Chelsea, had an imposing collection of tree ferns, sur- rounding a lofty Cyathea medullaris. This is a department in which the firm has occupied a premier position. An interesting story is told of the firm respecting the palm known as Licuala grandis. About thirty years ago the Messrs. Bull possessed the only two plants of this species. They were exhi- bited at the quinquennial show at Ghent, where they received the highest a watd. 242 The American Florist. Sept. 3 MARKET GARDENS. Croton Baron Rothschild. One of the plants disappeared directly alter the show, the other was sold for a sum in three figures. That plant is now at Kew and is Irotn filteen to twenty feet high, and it has been renamed Pritchardia grandis. The article which recently appeared in the American Florist respecting Mr. Spencer's new seedless apple has been widely quoted in the horticultural papers on this side. Commenting on the novelty a correspondent, signing himself "Apple Grower," writes to the Market Growers' Gazette (London) as follows: "In your issue of July 27 you quote from the American Florist a statement relating to the seedless apple in which it is said that the new variety bears a fruit with- out blossoming. Is not this simply an impossibility? If any reader can give information about this seedless apple, which is described as proof against ' codlin moth, because the caterpillar (they call it worm on the other side of the Atlantic) leeds on the pips, many growers would be interested." This remarkable apple has certainly aroused considerable interest, and if the raiser could only arrange to send over some specimens to one of the fortnightly shows of the Royal Horticultural Society I am quite sure it would prove a magnetic attraction. The autumn show of fruit will take place at the new horticultural hall October 4 and two following days. An exhibition of colonial fruit and pre- served home-grown fruit takes place on December 13 and 14. Rockland, Mass.— E. F. Denham is building a 70 foot (greenhouse on his premises on South Union street for his son, Edward Denham, a graduate of the Massachusetts Agricultural college, who will engage in floriculture. Arlington, Mass.— A new greenhouse is being built on the John S. Crosby farm on Mystic street, of generous dimensions as a companion to two others which were' put up several years ago. The dimensions are 40x280 feet vyifh the greatest height fourteen feet. The boiler room of this growing plant is also being enlarged to take two new boilers. - There are some interesting notes on "Pure Culture Mushroom Spawn," page 256, this issue. Preparing for the Indoor Crops. Forethought is a requisite to the suc- cessful grower; and as the seasons roll along in such rapid succession he must now find himself planning his fall and winter vegetable crops. Many have, indifferent facilities for this purpose yet, but this does not in some cases deter the expectant proprietor from supposing that his investment will turn winter into summer as far as his customers are con- cerned. Thus at this season preparations are going forward to insure a supply of as many vegetables as conditions will allow. Considerable skill is required in growing the vegetable crops successfully and the grower must first of all see that his soils are in good condition for this purpose. Lettuce. — For the fall crops maturing through October and November the cold frames are usually depended upon for lettuce unless special greenhouse quarters Croton Spiralis. are provided. Growing lettuce in coir" frames requires considerable labor in cov- ering and uncovering, but what delicious heads can be grown when every cultural detail has been taken care of. For this purpose seed should be sown at once if not already done. This is the time also to sow for indoor crops and the seedlings should be transplanted once beforeplant- ing when they are to mature. The soil should be changed before commencing and a liberal supply of good manure incorporated. Tomatoes. — Most market gardeners have tomatoes to grow and when they are required for fall and through the holi- days, the seed was sown in July and the plants are now* ready for transplanting to their permanent quarters. They may be planted on the benches, in boxes or grown in pots, always remembering that from five to seven feet of headroom is necessary. At this season at least it will also be found desirable to supply bottom heat to the plants; the underbench piping affords the right conditions. The plants should be supported with a stout string or stake and as they grow the lateral growths should be removed, thus grow- ing one continuous stem to the plant. The temperature of the house should be 60° at night with a rise on fine days to 75° or 80°. It is also necessary that during the fall and winter the air in the house should be kept dry and buoyant. Whatever watering or damping down is necessary should be finished by noon, leaving the house in a dry and sweet con- dition by night. Hand pollination or vigorously tapping the vines on bright sunny days will help set the fruit, a point in which one must persevere to insure a good crop. Fumigation at least every week will be a prevention from the many evils which follow when insect pests become established. For planting after Christmas for the spring crops, the seed should be sown in October. Varie- ties which have proved good are Lorri- lard, Sutton's Best of All and Stirling Castle. Cucumbers. — In the absence of a house for cucumbers they may be grown fairly satisfactorily in the tomato or propagat- ing house. The English varieties are well adapted for market use as one vine will continue in bearing for a longtime if kept in a heallhv condition. It is better to plant the young plants in a mound of soil on the' bench and as the plant grows and extends its rooting system more soil and food are added. This has a tendency to maintain a more equal vigor. Con- siderable thinning of the vines will be needed and a wire support along a parti- tion or near the roof will be needed for training the plant on. Care must be exercised that red spider does not get established. On the other hand if the conditions are kept too moist, mildew is likely to come in. As with tomatoes a dry buoyant atmosphere through the night is necessary for their well being. Cauliflower. — Cauliflower like lettuce delights in cool conditions such as a sub- stantial stone or brick frame where it may be grown for autumn use and again in spring. However, as a more regular supply is often needed, such a frame with Croton Reidii. jgo4. The American Florist. 248 " > ■ ^ ^S^^fe^ ^■-^^^k ^■y^^^<^ 'm fffcilMUMg^L ''f. V .>*!i^-^ ' -'SSH^I .^w^^^-WKai HHS^t|Ct^^v \ 1 f'ilM^ O^A^U^N^H^ \\ \ \ ^^^■|vl^\ ^^ NARROW LEAVED TYPE OF CROTON. fCroton Fascination.) a double run of 2% inch hot water pipe will maintain conditions suitable for a continuous supply. Seed should be fre- quently sown and the plants placed some two feet apart in the frame. A rich soil and generous treatment throughout is necessary for the best success. Beans.— String beans may be grown in the house where tomatoes or cucumbers are grown. Sow thinly in rows one foot apart and provide some small brush for support. We have tried several varieties but Sion House is perhaps the most use- ful; Triumph of the Frames and Emperor William are also good. Mushrooms.— Saving the horse manure in preparation for making the mushroom beds will now be under consideration. Try and get sufficient manure as near one time as possible; to the manure add one- fifth of pasture soil, the whole turned every other day. Apply water to make it moist but not by any means soggy. The beds should be about one foot in depth and the spawn inserted when the temperature of the bed declines to 90°. A temperature of 56° to 58° affords the right conditions. Parsley. — Parsley may now be planted in the frames, young plants from the latest sowings, the leaves trimmed off, soon recover. A useful and ornamental way of growing parsley is to use a nail keg or keg ot similar size — bore holes about every three or four inches and plant parsley with the crowns at each hole; this may be conveniently placed in a cool greenhouse and will prove very useful. Every effort must be made to keep all crops in a good healthy condition. Of late years the white fly or plant aleyrodes has caused considerable trouble with winter vegetables; when noticed immedi- ate steps must be taken lor its eradica- tion or disastrous results will follow. Francis Canning. THE ROSE. A Successful American Beauty Grower. Many of the best American Beauty roses sent to the Philadelphia market the last season were grown in the Lans- downe district, just outside of the city limits. The growers of this locality do not receive from the press the attention they deserve, as they are a trifle out of the beaten paths, or, at all events, those not traversed very often by the scribes. J. Henry Bartram, one of the most suc- cessful growers of the district, was very strong in American Beauty last winter. He sent in stock that required very little grading, as the great majority of the blooms were specials, Al specials at that. Many Beauty growers say they never saw such a crop as graced these houses in November and December. The estab- lishment is on high ground and gets all the sunlight there is. The three largest houses, 30x125 feet, are built apart and have glass sides, with plenty of top and side ventilation. The glass is put in the 24-inch way and laid on the best Lord & Burnham narrow bars, so it would seem impossible to have less obstruction. Dur- ing a recent visit 1 was cordially received and shown around by Herbert Baker, the foreman, a graduate of Robert Scotf & Son's place, who appears to have all the details of rose forcing by heart. His success of last season seems to justify his methods. When one is after knowledge the way to find out what is not plain to be seen is to ask. I asked how he managed to get such good results from his American Beauty roses at a time when there was good demand and so many crops were light. He answered: "I don't exactly know, except that I never let up and give them very close attention at all times." "You have some ground beds and some elevated six to eight inches. Which do you like the best?" "I prefer the ground beds, as the growth made in them seems a little the stronger," "How wide are the beds?" "Four feet. All the beds we have are four feet," "Any drainage in the ground beds?" '•Yes; four inches of hard ashes, and then on top six inches of soil," "Is the soil compost, or how do you prepare it?" "It is not compost; just virgin soil. We select a good sod, manure well, add bone meal, plow it under and sow with crim- son clover. When this is right it also is ploughed under, and in a short time it is ready for the beds," "There is no more manure added?" "No, nothingmore until the first mulch, about six weeks after planting," "When do you plant?" "Our first houses, these by the shed, were planted in May.'.' These houses were 23x100 feet and ONE OF THE CROTON HOUSES AT ROBT. CRAIG & SONS, PHILADELPHIA, PA. 244 The American Floristj Sept. 3, close together; the plants July 19 were about thirty inches to three feet in height, with from three or four shoots setting buds. "You will be cutting from these soon?" "Yes; in about a week or ten days we will commence." "Not much stem at first?" "That depends on the price. We don't mind giving all we can if the price is right, but it doesn't do to cut too much wood away at first." "What sized plants do you set out?" "Good, strong threes. If we are not ready to plant when they are in danger of a check through getting pot-bound we shift into fours. This house was from fours." The house referred to was planted with strong stock, single stems, about twenty- four to thirty inches long, which were lying about in all directions. ' "Why don't you stake these up?" "We preler to wait until they break. Come a little further up the house, where they were planted two weeks earlier; see how nicely they are breaking." And they were, having from three to four shoots from the strong eyes right near the soil, which were coming away vigorously. In the first of the outside houses, 30x 150, the planting had been finished on fune 22. These were all from three-inch pots and were looking well. The last house was planted July 14. "There are 1,700 plants in each of these three houses and they paid $1.25 per plant last season. Twenty-seven huQ- dred specials were sent in last November, which we think is a pretty good showing from a place of this size." "How about red spider andthrip?" "We manage these varmints with hose. You see that tank?" I did, but it was hard on my neck, as it was almost over our heads and 120 feet in the air. "This gives us sixty pounds pressure, and as there is a path around all our beds we have the free force on every leaf, and the insects get very little headway." "What is the least temperature?" "Sixty to 62° when in crop and down to 55°, and on the dry side when resting." "How about mildew?" "We have all the houses piped so as to have any or all the coils needed. If no heat is required wejust run one, for sul- phur, when necessary." "You are careful in the cutting?" "Yes, very. We watch the weather conditions and try to cut them far enough advanced so they will continue to expand without losing color, and yet not open toot far for shipping." I ROBEHT KlFT. Retarded Lilies. Perhaps the most noteworthy advance in floriculture during recent years — and especially in that branch of it which deals with the culture of flowers for market — is revealed in the fact that seasons have ceased to be the important factor to the horticulturist that they once were, says a correspondent of the Garden. He has, in fact, become independent of seasons to a very great extent, and the reason of this is not very far to seek; it may be simply explained by the one word "retardation." It has taken some time for horticulturists to find out the great value, so far as they are concerned, of retardation. Long before they took up the matter in earnest men concerned with other industries had recognized its real value, and we became accustomed to the enormous supplies of foreign perish- able produce regvUarly placed on our markets. Now, however, the horticul- turist is fully aliv? to the great posssbili- ties for good that this proces of retarda- tion undoubtedly has; in fact, it is not too much to say that when it is more widely practiced the supplies of fruit, flowers, and also vegetables will be com- pletely revolutionized. By its aid the farmer and market gardener will be able to store away their fruits in a time of glut and place them on the markets at a more propitious season, thus reap- ing the benefit of increased prices. At present, in the majority of cases, the fruit has either to be sent to mar- ket to realize what it can or else it is wasted. Sometimes the latter is the bet- ter plan, for the prices realized may not pay for the cost of gathering and market- ing. This would seem to be one way in which to compete successfully with im- portations of fruit from abroad — i. e., of course, supposing that fruit culture still continues to increase in this country. At the present time we are at the mercy of exporters from other countries, who are able to send oversupplies of fruit to reach this country when they are most needed. Retardation has made rapid strides in America during recent years, and we have already received importations of soft fruit from the United States, while from the Cape supplies of soft fruit are sent regularly at this season of the year, and they do not appear to suffer appreciably in flavor. However, it is with flowers rather than fruit that we are now con- cerned, and in this direction — at least in England — more progress has been made. Where a few years ago it was impossible to obtain such things as liliums, lilies, azaleas, spirseas, etc., before the spring, it is now easy to have them all the year round if necessary. It is astonishing how quickly one becomes accustomed to things, and this is illustrated by the fact that now few stop to think that it is remarkable to see these flowers in the market practically all the year round; yet but for the introduction and develop- ment of retardation, we should have them only Ln their natural season of blooming and as early as the newly re- ceived bulbs and roots could be forced into flower. We have not now to wait for importa- tions of the plants above mentioned, for large quantities are annually stored in refngerating chambers, and the following year are brought out and forced into bloom at whatever season they are required. Strange to say— or, perhaps, if one considers for a moment, it is not so strange, but only natural — these retarded bulbs and roots come into flower more quickly and give equally good, if not better, results than those allowed to develop naturally. Thomas Rochford & Sons, Turnford Hall Nurs- eries, Broxbourne, Herts, have probably the largest and best equipped refrigerator for horticultural purposes in the United Kingdom, and they are able to store away for future use immense quantities of plants. The principle of retardation is simple. In winter the plants are inac- tive; they live so gently that the loss in vitality is so slight as to be almost imper- ceptible. Animation can be suspended for a year or two without difficulty, and it is done by prolonging the conditions of winter — in other words, by cold storage. The boxes of roots are piled up in chambers, entered by thick air- tight doors, and it is strange to go inside. Yon carry a light, and its gleam is reflected as from a million angles of stalactite. The natural moisture arising from the packages is frozen hard and white on the walls and protrusions. A huge engine is used for the purpose of compressing air till it falls to the tem- perature required, and then drives it into these rooms. In this way an artificial winter is produced, and the lily sleeps on heedless of the showers of spring or the summer sun. As far as possible economy is exerted in the use of steam power, and for winter preservation of roots large beds are made up in the open air of a material as closely resembling sand as possible. As long as the weather is hard and cold they remain there as they would in their wild state. Bringing forward the flowers after they are taken from the refrigerating chamber is quite simple. Firstly, the cases are allowed to stand in a room or shed till they have had time to thaw, which takes about twenty-four hours; then they are planted out in boxes and placed under cover in a hot house, where they speedily begin to grow. Lilies of the valley from retarded crowns make a good deal of foliage, and this proves very useful to arrange with LILIUM LONGIFLORUM FROM RETARDED BULBS AT ROCHFORD'S.— 7A« Garden. 1904. The American Florist. 245 •14 LILY OF THE VALLEY FROM RETARDED ROOTS AT ROCHFORD'S.— rA« Garden. flowers produced from unretarded roots, for the latter usually give but a few leaves. Enormous quantities of roots are stored away in the refrigerator, and the fact that several millions of lily of the valley alone are dealt with annually by Messrs. Rochford will give some idea of the vast extent of the business. It will be easily understood that so great an industry gives employment to some hundreds of people, and, in connection with this mention may be made of an admirable institute that was erected for the men by the late Thomas Rochford, and under their management continues to work splendidly. It is very remarkable to recall that all the glass and hot houses, all the enter- prising gardeners and laborers at Brox- bourne have been called into existence by the needs of the last two or three decades. But, now that a start has been made, no one can tell where it will end. New York, In point of demand the market shows an improvement, but it is more than counterbalanced by the supply, which is, to say the least, heavy in all seasonable lines. Asters are coming in quantities which rather appal the commission man, and prices in consequence are wide in scope. The quality leaves no room for complaint, and in view of the poor qual- ity of the earlier sorts there is no room for comparison. Roses are getting more plentiful each day and do not moye well. Clearing up prices -are ridiculously low, and should not be taken as indicating the market. Hydrangea is in plenty and sells better than last week; the spikes are longer and the uses of this flower neces- sarily extended. Some good carnations are being offeredi mostly outside grown, and bring fair prices. Tuberoses are in plenty, but the demand for them is not large. Lilies are a good commodity and possibly more than are coming in could be taken care of. Lily of the valley is good stock at quoted prices. John Scott, of Brooklyn, visited Wash- ington on his way home from St. Louis and says that if the treatment accorded him by the Washington boys is any cri- terion as to what will be the treatment of the visitors to the '05 convention he will make his plans to be a visitor right away. Rowehl & Gratz, of Hicks ville, L. I., and I. Lewis Childs, of Floral Park, L. I., have been large shippers of gladioli into the market, the stock being of very fine grade and mostly in the lighter varie- ties. W.J. Cowee, of Berlin, N. Y., has also been a large shipper. Ed. Jansen, manufacturer and dealer in florists' supplies, has about completed the erection of his new building on Twen- ty-eighth street, and is preparing to rtpve his manufacturing plant to the new premises. There is some little rush at the tail end of the dull season to clean up. Alex. J. Guttman is painting up, and Jos. Fen- rich is putting the finishing touches to his store in readiness for the coming sea- son. Geo. Cotsonas & Company are moving into the premises recently occupied by N. Lecakes & Company on Twenty-ninth street, and expect to open up there early in September. Alex. Smith, of Chas. Smith's estaN hshment in the Cut Flower Exchange, has moved his residence from Brooklvn to Woodside, L. I. Mrs. Chas. Smith, of Woodside, L. L, sailed on the Lucania August 27, for her home in Scotland, and will not return for about six months. On Tuesday the establishment of N. Lecakes & Company was the polling quarters in the primary elections. The directors of the New York Cut Flower Exchange will hold their first fall meeting on September 3. Geo. Golsner is bringing in some very fine rubrum lilies from his place at Col- lege Point, L. I. Charles Millang has purchased a prop- erty at Bayside and will make his future home there. Herman C. Steinhoff, of West Hoboken, is shipping some fine longiflorum lilies to the market. Young & Nugent are receiving some fine shipments of cattleyas. Chicago. Asters! Asters everywhere. Never in the experience of the oldest commission men, so they say, have so many asters been in this market at one time. There are, as is to be expected under such a condition, some very fine flowers and a great many poor ones as well. Price- there is none. It is practically a case of how many will you take and how much will you give, some commission men hav- ing notified shippers last week to stop shipping, not being able to realize express charges on stock already sent in. One great trouble is that some growers will bunch fancy flowers with blooms of poor- est quality, thus spoiling their chance of at least realizing something for the first- class stock, poor quality not being wanted at any price. The glut of out- door gladioli that usually strikes this market at this season is here, the demand for this old-fashioned flower reverting to a few downtown local retailers who use them mainly for window show. The last week has seen a slightly increased demand, both local and country, for good roses and carnations. However, the quantities of these old standbys in first quality are as yet quite small, most of the flowers coming in being "soft" and not such that will stand shipping any LILIUM SPECIOSUM FROM RETARDED BULBS AT ROCHFORD'S.— rA< Gardtn. 246 The American Florist. Sept. 5-, distance. Wholesalers in general are "brushing up" and getting ready for the coming season's business and which they hope will be an improvement over that of the first half of the present year. The Benthey-Coatsworth Company is receiving good quantities of Benthey's Perfection aster, a beautiful snow white flower of large size and with stems fre- quently measuring thirty-six inches. A vase of them at first glance is likely to give one the impression that they are large flowered chrysanthemums. This firm also has a pink flower of the same variety which will soon be in crop. Seed of this grand sort will in all probability be offered by the firm after November 1. It is reported that two new retail stores will be established in the early fall, one at the northwest corner of Wabash avenue and Adams street, said to be leased by Geo. Economouplos, at present occupying basement at this corner and who will pay an annual rental of $7,000; the other at 92 Jackson street, which rumor has it, has been leased by a prom- inent firm now doing business on Ran- dolph street. Peter Reinberg was appointed by the mayor last week as one of a committee of several aldermen to make an effort to settle the Chicago packer's strike. It is to be hoped that this committee may be able to accomplish the end looked for, as the unsettled condition in Packing- town are no doubt indirectly afiecting all lines of trade in Chicago. Aug. Lange and family are still sojourn- ing in Nebraska and it is said that August is so infatuated vrith farm life that he is strongly tempted to follow Horace Greeley's advice and take up the life of the "man with the hoe." The F. E. Butler Floral Company has been incorporated with a capital of $2,500 and will be open for business at 291 Dearborn street about September 10. The incorporators are F. E. Butler, S. Butler and I. F- Butler. S. Wachenheim and wife, of Vicksburg, Miss., were recent visitors on their way to St. Louis from Mackinaw Island, where they have been spending the sum- mer. Cold weather up there drove them south. Kennicott Brothers' Company are refurnishing their entire storeroom and have placed a large new sign in front of the establishment so that "He who runs may read." Vaughan's Seed Store is re-arranging its retail store room and getting in shape generally for the very large local bulb and plant sale this firm enjoys each fall season. Rumor has it that a member of one of our large wholesale grower firms will take unto himself a bride in the near future. Chas. Dickinson, of E. H. Hunt's, is still at Mt. Clemens somewhat improved but still unable to be about much. The E. F. Winterson Company is busily engaged these days shipping out advance orders for bulbs. William Rehm and wife, of New Orleans, La., are calling on our local growers this week. Growers here find an active demand for carnation plants, particularly the Law- son. George Asmus and wife have returned from a visit to their old home in Buffalo. Visitors: S. S. Skidelsky, Philadelphia, Pa.; E. J. Vawter and wife, Ocean Park, Cal.; Wm. Falconer, Pittsburg, Pa.; Martin Reukauf, Philadelphia: Leopold Oesternei, NewYork; John P. Cleary, from New York on vacation called last week. | Washington. While store business is dull, everything is rushing with the growers. Carnation planting is nearly finished and a much better lot of field grown plants are in evidence this year than last. Several growers have tried the inside method this summer, and while their plants show the evidence of careful and painstaking work, they are far behind the field grown plants, notwithstanding the fact that hotter summers are frequently experi- enced in New England than the present has been to this region. If J. D. Carmody or some of his cratt, will invent a cheap "contrapshun" for lifting the roof off a carnation house in the spring and replac- ing it in the fall, they will do a good turn for the carnation growers. W. F. Gude, who usually takes time by the forelock, if he can't get a coJlar- and-elbow hold, has his show window decorated with maple leaves of beautiful autumnal tints, which gently reminds us that the summer is growing old and that the gay and festive season will soon be at hand. The president has returned to Oyster Bay. and his official family, as well as the members of the diplomatic corps are scattered abroad, consequently there is not even light summer entertaining. Gottleib Suppes, who has been on an eastern tour, is back in his old position in Geo. C. Schaffer's Pennsylvania avenue store. Christian Schellhern has about finished a new rose house 23x140 feet in which to grow Liberty and Meteor. The Florists' Club will have an exhibi- tion of dahlias, on the first Tuesday night in September. F. H. Kramer is showing some fine specimens of the Ley fern, Adiantum hybridum. The past week was a very quiet one, so far as the sales of flowers were con- cerned. Mr. Fisher, of J. H. Small & Sons, has returned from an extended vacation. Tuberoses and dahlias are coming in in good quantities. S. E. St. Louis. In the market the last week there has been little doing. On Saturday a few flowers were used for decorations in the automobile and vehicle parade at the World's Fair, where it was Liberal Arts day. William Mullhall's victoria was decorated with American Beauty roses, hvdrangeas and orchids in the body of the carriage tied with Louisiana Pur- chase ribbons. The horse blankets were of American Beauty roses and asparagus ferns. August A. Bush's pony turnout, which won the first prize, was decorated by the Eggling Floral Company and Ostertag Brothers. The Michel Plant and Bulb Company decorated the pony turnout which won second prize, using gladioli and zinnias. John B. Wahl's automobile was decorated by the Eggling Floral Company and Ostertag Brothers with American Beauty, large white asters, hydrangeas, asparagus, smilax and orchids massed with Kentia Belmoreana and arecas, etc. The seat of the car was a globe representing the worldin Rudbeckia Golden Glow. A World's Fair flag was made of immortelles. The whole front of the automobile was a mass of Ameri- can Beauty roses and asparagus. F. J. Foster won second prize for best high school stepper in the horse show. Rightaway was the name of the horse. This gentleman has for Thursday a double entry with Foxy Quiller and Rightaway entered in park runabouts. Foxy Quil- ler is a beautiful black animal and Rightaway a bay. Mr. Foster hopes to get first premium with this double entry. Miss Theresa Badaracco fias been busy with funeral work. She had ten very handsome emblems at the funeral of Mrs. Dacey, an old settler. One design was a broken wheel, the spoke made of Golden Gate roses, the hub of lavender asters and the base of ferns. She also decorated a large automobile belonging to C. F. Blanke Coffee and Tea Company. The Diemer Floral Company reports good trade in funeral work and decora- tions. W. P. Baltimore. There is great variability in the weather but not much change in the cut flower trade. For several days the temperature, air and skies were autumnal, the mercury going down once as low as 45°, quite too suggestive of mildew and firing. Outdoor stock continues too abundant, dispropor- tioned to the demand, which except of funeral work is slack enough. There were one or two funerals last week where the floral displays were large, and a solitary wedding or two where there was some attempt at decorative sur- roundings, but we are evidently still in the abyssmal depths of nothing-to-do- ness. Generally with the opening of the schools early in the month and the con- sequent return of that portion of the population which hied to the country and seaside for the hot weather, which this season scarcely materialized at all, there ought to be a revival of business. The markets, indeed, showed on Satur- day some little more animation in the line of plants, the early ranks of return- ing families buying a few each to deco- rate the barren and neglected places. Miss Amelia Seidewitz, sister and for many years practically in charge of the store of Edwin A. Seidewitz, has retired from active work and will make a visit of indefinite duration to Europe. She has been very attentive to business and made many friends. There is little news to note. John J. Perry, manager of the Florists' Exchange, is off for a short -vacation, fully earned by his unremitting attention to business, and Miss Shipley, the efficient book- keeper, is temporarily in charge. Isaac H. Moss has been listening to what the wild waves were saying for the past two weeks at Atlantic City. Geo. Schunke is building a new house for general stock on his place on North avenue, near Gay street. Philip B. Welsh has been blessed by the arrival of another son. S. B. Philadelphia. The Philadelphia Wholesale Flower Market has removed from its loca- tion on Cherry street to more conven- ient quarters at 1235-7 Filbert street. This removal is in line with the feeling prevalent in this market that Filbert street must eventually be the center of the wholesale district. The section between Twelfth street and Fifteenth street lies between the terminals of the Philadelphia & Reading and Pennsylva- nia railroads, and appears to present many advantages to the cutflowertrade. H. Bayersdorier & Company have received many novelties in the way of florists' supplies which came to hand too 1904. The American Florist. 247 late for their exhibit at St. Louis. Uncle Sam has been benefited considerably by their recent shipments, the firm having paid into the treasury for duties over $8,000 for part of their season's impor- tations. Joseph P. Habermehl, of Franklinville, V7ill open a retail store in the new BeUe- vue-Spotford hotel at Broad and Walnut streets. Wm. J. Moore, wholesale florist, has arranged to take floor space in the Phila- delphia Wholesale Flower Market. Buffalo, N. Y. Trade is still quiet, but there is no surplus of flowers. Vacations are still in style. Arthur Beyer has returned from up the lakes. Ben Stafford of Palmer's goes to the Thousand Islands. Miss R. M. Rebstock is at Cayuga lake. We have had Mrs. Phil. Hauswirth and Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Asmus of Chicago visiting in Buffalo, the former at W. F. Kasting's and the latter with rela- tives. The annual outing of Buflalo Florists' Club at the Half Past Twelve Club house as the guest of W. F. Kasting, last Thursday, was with one exception a success. A rain started shortly after the boat sailed and kept up long enough to dampen the ground and the ardor of the boys that were out for the sports. Only two races were run, the 100 yards for men, won by A. Reichert, J. Weise, sec- ond, and the 50 yard racefor ladies, Mrs. Burehi, first, and Mrs. J. Boehler, sec- ond. The ball game of five innings was won easily by the east side, score 8 to 1. The east side battery was J. B. Wiese and D. Scott and the west side J. R, Cloadsley, W. B. Scott and R. J. Scott. Slattery's throwing and the first base work of Grever were worthy of mention. The pitching of j. B. Wiese was of champion-ship kind, striking out 8 of the west side. Cloadesly pitched a good game but not as steady. W. F. Kasting umpired at the home plate and was very satis- factory. Wm. Scott umpired on bases, but Kasting gave him no show and his ability as an umpire is yet to be found out. The rest of the games will be run off at a later date, when all prizes will be given out. The dancing and lunch were the best ever had and all pro- nounced the outing a grand success. A vote of thanks was given Mr. Kasting for his invitation and to the committee for its efforts. Byrne Brothers are building a range of modern greenhouses in Williamsville, N. Y., and also improving their Buffalo store at 658 Main street. Prof. Cowell and George Troup were very active at the picnic and but for the absence of Jas. Braik the "trio" would have been complete. The parade of the Buffalo Fire Depart- ment Monday gave C. H. Keitsch an order for a full sized horse. E J. Byrne of Byrne Brothers has just returned from a six weeks' vacation. Bison. St. Paul. Trade has been steady during August, with a very few exceptions. Funeral work has been the chief mainstay, prac- tically the whole season. Stock has been unusually good all along, especially roses, and some of the finest asters ever seen here are now coming in. Little or no disease has been noticed, which is a little unusual with asters here. The recent storm damaged nearly all outdoor flowers, especially Golden Glow, which is used in big quantities. Last week's report about Chris. Han- sen's big smokestack being blown down by the recent storm was not correct, but his house of Liberty roses is a total loss. Henry Puvogel was one of the heavy losers not reported. N. C. Hansen also lost some glass. A. H. Bunde will take hold of W. J. Lemke's place on Kent street soon. Mr. Lemke is selling out his stock of palms, ferns, etc., of which he has some good specimens. Recent callers were L. Baumann, Chi- cago; B. Eschner, Philadelphia, E. M. Sherman, Charles City, la., and A. N. Kinsman, Austin, Minn. O. Salt Lake City, Utah. The retail department of the Salt Lake- Huddart Floral Company, 214 East Second South street, has been purchased by L. M. Law, of Butte, Mont., from J. S. Bransford, who held the controlling interest in the business. Peter T. Huddart, who established the company, has sold out his entire interest in the greenhouses to Mr. Bransford and will retire from the business. The green- houses on South State street will be con- ducted by Mr. Bransford under the name of the Salt Lake Floral Company. Mr. Law was a partner of the Law Floral Company of Butte for over ten years, but sold out his interests there some time ago. He recently came to Salt Lake City to enter into the business again. Mr. Law was unable to say just what change would be made at present, if any, but he expects to have a general office located in one of the business blocks within a few months. European Horticulture. (From the German Trade Papers;) KOTAL HORTICtTLTtTKAL SOCIETY OF ENGLAND. — The last Temple show, London, May 31 to June 3, 1904. surpassed all previous efforts of progressive horticulture in this direction by its superb display of masterfully grown specimens in every exhibit -and the completeness of collections in the var- ious departments. A lengthy description of the dilTereiit features of the show at this late hour would be but repetition of the detailed reports published ere this. But it may be news to all engaged in horticulture who attach due import- ance to this annually recurring event of interna- national interest to' learn that In all probability this year's exhibition was the lastof a long series of successful shows held at the grounds of the old Temple, which, by the way, is not a house of religious worship, but a complex of buildings, lanes and corridors in the center of the city de- voted to the dealings of justice and law. The garden of over eight acres, belonging and attached to this institution, has annually been given over to the Royal Horticultural Society for its great exhibition in the spring. AH the exhibits of a tender nature were staged under tents erected for the purpose, while plants of the hardierkinds, including the fine collections of roses, azaleas, rhododendrons, etc., were planted out free in the grounds in neatly arranged groups. Broad ave- nues and walks intersecting the grounds were temporarily constructed of planking, thus cover- ing the gra'ss during the three days of the sliow. This year, especialh' bad and disagreeable weather, ruled at the time of the exhibition. On the opening day it started in with Egyptian dark- ness, then commenced raining and continued to do so for the entire three days the show lasted. But in spite of the weather's inclemency, which would prove a drawback to most any enterprise of this character at any other place, the total receipts from attendance at this year's Temple show exceeded those of last year's over $l,OiO, >^or did the bad weather deter the king and queen from honoring the exhibition by an extendedf visit and tour of most critical inspection, as has been usual every year. The membership of the society since 1895 has increased from 5,073 to 8.776, the receipts from S28,190 to S63,I90, and its surplus capital from ?440 to J33,4C0. This latter sum does not include a building fund of $120,f00 for its new exhibition building on Vincent square. This mag- nificent structure, now nearly completed, will be the home of the society in the future. Fob Decorative Efeect. — Of the many new and older plants or merit recently introduced the following seem of exceptional value as decorative plants for conservatory and home grounds: .'Uusa Holstii for the hot house, where it attains its full size, as well as for outdoor planting, is said to be f.ar ahead of the well known Musa Ensete in grace- ful habit of growth, size and coloring of its leaves and general adaptability as a high grade deco- rative plant in the hands of the plantsman aim- ing at tropical effects. A native of West Africa and exhibited this spring for the first time by the Botanical Garden at Berlin Several members of the sohinura tribe, well deserving to be better known, are also recommended as being very effective foliage plaots of truly gigantic propor- tions. An additional charm is a rich crop of Ijrightly colored berries, which adorns the plants in a striking manner long after the foliage has been killed by frost. The finest of the set are: Solanum gigauteum, S. atropurpurenm, S. robus- tum, S. marginatum and S. laciniatum. They are easily raised from seed. Not less effective as a single specimen or in a group of several plants in ornamental gardening is the broad leaved bell- fiower (Campanula latifolia). Its chief beauty are its fine clusters of large dark blue flowers, borne erect and not pendant like those of most campanulas. And finally as a valuable novelty, gaining favor from year to year, F. Sander & Sons' introduction, Nicotiana Sanderi, as a flrst-olass decorative plant deserves mention. ScniZANTBUS AS A POT PLANT.— It is a fact undisputable that many mod things listed in all the seed catalogues offered as common, ordinary garden annuals are constantly and invariably overlooked and shunned by the professional flor- ist until he becomes aware of their value Ijy beholding, on some other place, specimens of this despised class of plants in all their unlocked for glory, veritable marvels of a strange and novel beauty. This Schizanthus Wisetonensis, grown as'a pot plant and shown as such at the last Ber- lin plant exhibition, surprised and delighted all present. This annual is easily grown from seeds, requires no special care or uncommon skill in its culture, may be had in bloom at any time of the year by sowing seeds from time to time and will make one of tlie most handsome pot plants, with a profusion of flowers in rich colors of a peculiar form and most pleasing appearance, last- ing in full bloom and keeping in good shape for nearly three months. The flowers are also fine for cutting, C0LEU8 Thyrsoideus N. G.— This new ooleus from Central Africa made its appearance at the Kew gardens, England, several years ago, causing a stir in horticultural circles. Two years ago P. Sander Jk Son, of St. Albans sent it out as a novelty of great merit in the line of winter-bloom- ing stove plants. As such the plant was well received everywhere at the time, but now, accord- ing to reports' from several quarters, seems to be looked upon with great disfavor by gardener and public alike. It is said that the plant is too fra- gile and sensitive to changes of temperature to such a degree that the least draught of air will cause it to drop foliage and flowers. It is abso- lutely worthless as a pot plant for the commer- cial florist. An Ever-Bloomino Eose and aNevbr-Bloom- INQ One.— Cook's rose Enchanter, with a color similar to thatof Testout, is said to produce, if cultivated under glass, flowers all the year through and more of them than any other known rose, never throwing any blind wood. In the same paper a writer, also a prominent rose grower, asks: "Who, in all Germany, has ever seen a flower on Comtesse de Beaumetz, a rose most remarkable for its sturdy growth and luxuriant foliage? It never, in all the years I have had it, produced a bloom, nor did it flower on any other place where I found it growing." Last Season's Business In Rose Plants. — "While the sales in standarc's and half-standards were slow and not at all up to expectations, so that at the end of the season great numbers in this class of roses remained unsold all over Ger many, the trade in dwarf roses is reported to have been excellent. The demand for monthlies, and especially for forcing varieties, exceeded in vol- ume that of former years, and raisers of such sorts asKaiserin, Testout and others of that class read- ily disposed of all their stock. In novelties only those already known to be good, and these, only in limited numbers, found buyers. Coal '1'ar as an Insecticide. — A simple, inex- pensive and at the same time effective mixture is recommended as a destroyer of insects on plants. The average sort of gardener will probably not be in haste to make use of this two-edged weapon in his warfare against his most troublesome enemy. Nothing, however, will demonstrate its unfitness or real value as conclusively as a thorough trial. Here the formula: Boil one-quarter pound of coal tar with seven quarts of water long enough to make it appear well mixed, which will take about two hours. Add one barrel of water, stir and apply through a syringe. Most Frofitable Ro-es. — One of ihe largest growers of cut roses in Germany makes this state- ment; "American Beauty, owing to its color, is not . much indema'nd; .John Laing and Gabriel Luizet sell much better, l^ut when clear cash gains are considered in judging the value of a rose none prove us profitable as Testout and Kaiserin." Lobelia Nicotianaefolia. — This is a broad- leaved giant lobelia, grows to a height of over six feet, flowers white. Introduced by the firm of Paul & Sons, Cheshunt, England, and said to be an exceptionally fine thing in the way of. nov- elties. ^48 The American Florist. Sept. J, lil TwEKTiETH Year. Subscription, 11.00 a year. To Europe, S2.00. Subscriptions accepted only from those in the trade. Advertisements, on all except cover pages, 10 Cents a Line, Agate; $1.00 per inch. Cash with Order. No Special Position Guaranteed. Discounts are allowed only on consecutive inter- .tioni as toUows— 6 times, 5 per cent; 13 times, 10 per cent; 26 times, 20 per cent; 52 times, 30 per cent. Space on front pages and back cover page sold only on yearly contract at $1.00 per inch, net. The Advertis-ng Department of the Ambbican Flobibt is for florists, seedsmen and nurserymen .and dealers in wares pertaining to those lines only. 'Order* lor less than one-hall inch space not accepted. Advertisements must reach us by Wednesday to jiecure insertion in the issue for the following ^atmday. Address AMERICAN FLORIST CO., Chicago. When sending us change oj address, always send *the old address at the same time. Chrysanthemum Society of America. The report of last year's exhibition and convention of the Chrysanthemum Soci- ety of America is now in the hands of the printer and will be sent out to the mem- bers within the next two or three weeks. There has been a great deal of work on the report this year and the rush of spring business is largely responsible for the delay. Prices of tulips are higher than ever this year. The address label on your paper will -show whether vour subscription has laeen received. The date is changed in one to two weeks alter its receipt. Several of the prominent members of the rose society were, as usual, conspicu- ous by their abscence from the S. A. F. convention. The suburban florist's residence should te an object lesson to the townspeople. Make it a beauty spot and it will make imany a customer for you with those who will want to imitate it. An important botancal congress is to ie held at St. Louis, Mo., during the •week beginning September 19, at which addresses on various recent branches of research will be made by eminent botan- ists of this country and Europe, says the Plant World. Among the latter will be Professor Hugo de Vries, of Amsterdam, :and Dr. Karl Goebel, of Munich. Society of American Florists. department of plant registration. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago, sub- mits for registration new sweet peas, as follows: Bridesmaid.— A selection from Kather- ine Tracy, exactly like it except in color, which is'a bright, deep pink. Flora Morton. — Very bright blue, quite different from the Countess of Rad- nor and kindred varieties, being a brighter blue and clearer color. Evening Star.— Pale buff, flushed with salmon pink: an open form of Venus. Nymphsea.— Pink and white flowers on the same stalk, usually four flowers to a stem. Speckled Beauty . — Primrose with a heavy dusting ot pink all over the flower. Sunrise.— Bright pink suffused with primrose, a new color in sweet peas. Sunset.— Primrose heavily striped with bright rose. Mrs. George Higginson, Jr.— Delicate light blue, showing practically no tint of mauve. Florence Fraser.— Animproved Blanche Ferry; height six to seven feet; stems twelve to fourteen inches long, very stout, strong grower and free, early bloomer. Wm. J. Stewart, Sec'y. The American Peony Society. The American Peony Society, at its flast meeting in New York, agreed to co-operate with the horticultural depart- ment of Cornell University for the pur- :pose of making a study of all varieties of peonies that it is possible to secure at the present time. This study is to extend over a sufficient period of years to enable the investigators to cover a variety of •objects set forth in circular form, copies of which may be secured on application to Secretary A. H. Fewkes, Newton, Highlands, Mass. For World's Fair Visitors. From the city take the Market street .electric cars for the entrance nearest to the Horticulture building. The Union ■railroad station is located on Market and Eighteenth streets. Get off at station 10 on the intramural railroad for the Horticulture building. ■Other reasonably convenientstationsare 7, «, and 9. Prof. L. R. Taft, who has charge of the judging in the horticultural classes, is now at his office in the Horticulture building. B Chief F. W. Taylor's office is at the south end of the Agriculture building, the end nearest the Horticulture building. Superintendent Hadkinson's office is in the Horticulture building. OBITUARY. coming Exhibitions. [Secretaries are requested to supply any omis- sions from this list.] Boston, Mass., November 3-6, 1904.— Chrysan- themum exhibition Massachusetts Horticultural Society, w. P. Rich, Sec'y, Horticultural Hall, 300 Massachusetts avenue, Boston, Mass. Boston, Mass., November 3-6. 1901.— Annual exhibition Chrysanthemum Society of America. Fred. H. Lemon, Sec'y, Richmond, Ind. Buffalo, N. Y., November 9-12, 1904.— H. A. Meldrum Company's show, under auspices of the Buffalo Florisis' Club. Charles Keitsch, Supt., 810 Main street. Buffalo, N. Y. Chicsqo, November — , 1904.— Annual exhibi- tion Horticultural Society of Chicago. E. A. Kanst, Asst. Sec'y, B700 Cottage Grove Avenue, Chicago. DoBEs Pekbt, N. Y., November 11-12, 1904.— Fourth annual flower show Dobbs Perry Garden- ers' Association. Henry Kastberg, Sec'y, Dobbs Ferry, N. Y. JoLiET, III. , November — , 1904.— innnal exhi- bition Joliet Improvement Association. James H. Ferriss, Sec'y, Joliet, 111. Madison, N. J., October ■27-28, 1904.— Ninth annual flower show Morris County Gardeners' and Florists' 'Society. S. Redstone, Sec'y, Madison, N.J. MoNTEEAL. Que., November 9-10, 1904.— Fif- teeenth annual chrysanthemum show of Montreal Gardeners' and Florists' Club. W. H. Harobin, Sec'y., 23 Closse street, Montreal. New York, N. Y., November 10-17, 1904.— Annual exhibition American Institute of the City of New York. Dr. Robert Taylor, Mgr., 19-21 West Forty-fourth street. New York. Philadblpbla, Pa., November 8-12, 1901.— Annual exhibition Pennsylvania Horticultural Society. David Rust, Sec'y, Horticultural Hall, Broad street, below Locust, Pbiladelphia. Pkovidknce, R. L, November 16. 1904.— Chrys- anthemum and carnation exhibition Rhode Island Horticultural Society. C. W. Smith, Sec'y, 27-29 Exchange street, Providence. Red Bank, N. J , November 1—2, 1904.— Seventh annual exhibition Monmouth Horticultural Soci- ety. H. A. Kettel, Sec'y, Fairhaven, N. J. Rev. Reynolds Hole. On August 24, 1904, Rev. Reynolds Hole, dean of Rochester, England, passed away in his 85th year. By the death of this famous prelate and more famous rosarian every lover ot the queen of flow- ers has lost a true friend and one who, in his long and illustrious life, had done more to increase the cultivation of the rose as a garden flower than any other man. His bookon"Roses: HowtoGrow and ShowThem," is to-day the standard work on the subject in all countries where the rose is cultivated, and has passed through the fifteenth edition, showing clearly how it is appreciated not onlv in England, but in America also. Only a short time ago a gentleman to whom I had recommended this book for instructions how to commence a rose garden came to me and exclaimed: "Why, Dean Hole's book is the most fascinating book I have ever read; it not only gives you clear and concise instruc- tions about planting and growing the rose, but is written in such a pleasant and humorous way that one cannot help following its detail through to the end." But it is not alone as an author that Dean Hole's name will be for all time associated with the queen ot flowers, but also as the prime promoter and success- ful general in marshaling the army ot rosarians into line to form the National Rose Society of England. By his untir- ing efforts this society was successfully established in 1858, and he had been the honored president of it ever since it started. By his enthusiasm and kindly words for every one connected with the society it has become one of the leading organizations of England. It is mv good fortune to have known and esteemed him as a true friend for many years. Only two weeks ago_ I received a very cordial letter from him inviting myself and any others of the many friends who entertained him in New York when here ten years ago to visit him and his charming old-fashioned garden at Rochester. His one only regret appertaining to the above visit here was that the rose there named Dean Hole in his honor was afterward renamed. Regarding this he has always, in every letter, expressed disappointment, as the association accompanying the naming and the dedication of the name was to him a very great compliment, as he expressed it, more especially as there were present only three people he had ever met before coming to America. His immediate family and a host of triends will mourn his loss, but his happy dispo- sition and kindly nature will ever remain fresh in the memory of all who ever had the privilege of knowing him. Portrait on page 240. John N. May. William A. Ingram. William A. Ingram, the well-known florist and secret society man died at his home, Manchester, N. H., Au- gust 20, after a number of weeks' illness with typhoid iever. He was 39 years old. Mr. Ingram was stricken at Hampton Beach about three weeks ago. He was brought to Manchester and passed his last days in his apartment in Weeks's block on Elm street. The best doctors in Manchester and trained nurses were at his bedside day and night, but the patient had not the strength nor vitality to resist the dis- rgo4. The American Florist. 249 ease. William A. Ingram was born in Scotland, March 8, 1865. He received the benefits of a common school educa- tion, but when a mere boy became im- bued with the military spirit and enlisted in the English army in the early eighties. After some military experi- ences, Mr. Ingram then came to Am- erica and saw considerable service in quelling small disturbances among the Indians. Mr. Ingram settled in Man- chester about nine years ago and opened a florist's stand on Hanover street, a trade for which he was particularly well adapted. By hard work he made the business a paying one. He was known as a rapid workman, who possessed a great taste in the makeup of floral designs. Mr. Ingram was perhaps more widely known throughout the city and state for his interest in secret societies; and principally for his energy in pro- moting the welfare of the Knights of Pythias. One well- versed member of this order stated recently that Mr. Ingram bad done more to place the uniformed rank on its feet in New Hampshire than any other man. Mr. Ingram is sur- vived by a widow and two children, who reside in Kansas, and one brother, Charles Ingram, with S. J. Reuter, of Westerly, R. I., and three sisters. Por- trait page 240. SITUATIONS, WANTS, TOR SAIE. One Cent Per Word. Cash with the Adr. Plant Advs. NOT admitted under this head. '^ Every paid subscriber to the Ambrican Florist for the year 1903 is entitled to a five-line want ADV. (situations only) free, to be used at any time during the year. Situation Wanted— In florist store by good ■designer and saleslady. 9 years' experience. Edith V. Wat.kek, 746 4th Ave., Louisville, Ky. Situation Wantecf~By an all-around grower, 35 years old ; life px perience ; sober and not afraid of work. Good wages wanted. Address M. A. HicKET, Trevor, AVis. Situation Wanted—On private place as assist- ant gardener. 8 years' experience. With good Teferences. Address Box 3, care American Florist. Situation Wanted— By a young man with 5 years' esierience in carnations, 'mums and pot plants. About the middle of October. Elmer Washington, Wellington, O. Situation Wanted— By experienced landscape •florist and vegetable gardener. Single, German, age 4J; private place: A No. 1 references. Gardener, 184 Indiana St., Chicago, Situation Wanted— By first-class florist, Ger- man, single; 24 years' experience in cut flowers, palms and bedding plants. Able to take charge of place. E P, care H. D. Darlington. Brushing, L. I., N. Y. Situation Wanted— Permanent position in first- class retail seed store, thoroughly posted in all branches, flower steds and bulbs especially; east preferred, married, age 28. English Address W L, care American Florist. Situation Wanted— By young man, German, single, age 33. 15 years' experience in palms, ferns, poi plants, cut flowers and forcing stock. Good references. Private or commercial. C J. care American Florist. Situation Wanted— By a young man 25 years of age, Swede; 7 years' experience in greenhouse and vegetable gardening. Good references. State wages paid. Address Box 6, care American Florist. Situation Wanted— By a married man; German, middie-aged. Life-lime experience in roses, car- nations, chrysanthemums, palms, orchids, etc. Best of references eiven. Address Box 5, care American Florist. Situation Wanted — By a capable man of long experience in all branches of the business. Roses, carnations, orchids, landscape, etc. Good refer- ences as to ability, etc. Address J. Wild, care American Florist. Situation Wanted — As second man, on large private place; 8 years' experience good refer- ences; 30 years old. single, American. State par- ticulars when writing. Address Edw. Ratmgnd, Manchester, Mass. Situation Wanted— By an all-around gardener and florist, capable of taking charge of private or reliable commercial place. Good rose, carnation and 'mum grower. Address 660, care Fost-Offlce, Virginia Beach, Va. Situation Wanted—Having been employed for 10 years in Al houses in Germany and Austria, first-class florist desires position for the winter in the United States where he can learn the English language. Do 3435, care Haasenstein & Vogler, Luzern, Switzerland. Situation Wanted— By single young man in up-to-date retail place where cut flowers and Slants are grown and designing and decoratiDg is one. Reliable, good habits and character; four years' experience, commercial and retail. Ralph, Box 633, St. Marys, O. Situation Wanted — As foreman, to take entire charge of a lar^e plant, by a firat-class grower of cut flowers and plants. Many years' experience in England and this country in leading places. Pirst-ctass references as to ability, etc. Address Grower, 1333 Vine St., Philadelphia, Pa. Help Wanted— Rose grower. Give references, experience, wages expected, etc. Address J. A. PETER80N, Cincinnati, O. Help Wanted— Boy from 16 to 18 years of age to learn the florist busicess. Address John L. Wtland, DeHaven, Pa. Help Wanted— Young men who have had expe- rience in growing roses and carnations. W. K. Partridge, Station R, Cincinnati. O. Help Wanted— A good grower of roses, carna- tions and general stock, to take charge of 8,000 feet of glass. Write at once for particulars to John Lester, Ottawa, Kans. Help Wanted— A good rose and carnation grower. Must be steady and sober; wages $13.00 per week. Write or call on J. P. Ammann, Edwardsville, 111. Help Wanted — It oung man man 30 to 25, acqainted with florist work. Wages $13.00 per week. Apply to C. DeWever, Head-Gardener, The Lewis Publishing Co., St. Louis. Mo. Help Wanted— Immediately, a competent and experienced florist and landscape gardener; salary $45.0) per month with living. Address Superintendent Topeka State Hospital, Topeka, Kan. Help Wanled^A first-class grower of carna- tions, 'mums aod general greenhouse stock. Wages $50.00 per month. Only a good grower need apply. References required. Address B F N, care American Florist. Help Wanted— A married man to take charge of a florist establishment in Rhode Island where carnaiions are a specialty (about 14 000 feet) and would prefer to run this on shares. Address Box 4, care American Florist. Help Wanted— A good grower of ro&es and car- nations, also general stock, competent to take charge of I5,0C0 feet of glass. Give reference and state wages demanded. Edwin A. Seidewitz, 36 W. Lexington St., Haltimore, Md. Help Wanted — An intelligent, energetic, prac- tical greenhouse man. Permanent and progres- sive position for interested, vigorous, temperate person. Grower of palms, bedding plams, etc. Sup'T., Allegheny Cemetery. Pntsburg, Pa. Help Wanted— Respectable young lady with first-class ability and experience as saleslady and designer in up-to-date flower store of a southern city by October 1. Good wages and permanent position. Box 3, care American Florist. Help Wanted— Storeman, in the best store in an Ohio city 450,000. Must be highly respectable and have first-class ability as salesman, designer and decorator. Character must bear strictest investigation. State salary, etc. Address Ohio, care American Florist. Help Wanted— Two men at once, one for assist- ant Cor carnation and general greenhouse work; one man with some knowledge of greenhouse work but must be a capable fireman, willing to take either day or night trick. Steady work year around for both men if they are right. Married men preferred with good references; 50,000 feet of glass Write or wire. W. H, Watson, Lapeer, Mich. Help Wanted— Day fireman who understands steam boilers, pipe fitting and general jobbing work around greenhouses. Married man pre- ferred, who would board two or three single men; will find five-room house on the place. W. K. Pabtbidqe, Station R, Cincinnati, 0. Wanted— No. 16 Hitchings hot water boiler in good condition. State price and full particulars. Geo. J. Learzaf, Omaha St., Pittsburg, Pa. For Rent— Three greenhouses, 50x15© feet. Also residence in building adjoining greenhouses. Mrs. p. Geifelt, 127 Wells St., Chicago. For Sale— Greenhouse 18x90 with 10 ft firebox boiler, 800 ft. pipe, lot 25x125 ft., price $800. Lot alone worth J850. Will sell separate. Call at 3181 Elston Ave., Chicago. For Sale — One No. 51 Florida steam boiler, in good condition; price, $60 00; can be used for hot water as well. Address Jacob Van Akkeren, Dunkirk, N. Y. For Sale— Owing to failing health and old-age, I wish to sell my seed business or an interest in same; established 16 years. Now doing $30,000 yearly. Address Box 1, care American Florist. For Sale— Three acres. 3 large greenhouses complete, new 7-room house, beet soil and loca- tion, one-half hour from New York City, on Long Island. Terms to suit. Address John a. Rapelte, Elmhurst, L. I. For Sale— At a bargain; four greenhouses, well stocked; also cold frame sash; 2 room cottage, city water; houses heated by hot water; situated at Lynchburg, Va., a citv of 25,000 inhabitants. J. Palmer Gordon, Ashland, Va. For Sale or Pent— At a bargain; six green- houses, 30x100. Well stocked, heated with hot water; on 3 acres of leased property. Owner retiring. This is a good chance for the right man. Right in greater New York. Address W. J. Bond, 11 Flughing Ave.. Astoria, B. of Q., N. Y. C. For Sale— Greenhouse property; established 27 years. 14 room, %% story almost new dwelling house with tower, all improvements, gas light. IH acre good land, fruit and shade trees; 5 green- houses," well stocked, hot-water heat. Center of City of Melrose, 7 miles to Boston; electric cars pass door. 5c fare. Wholesale and retail business. J. Geist, 84 Grove St. , Melrose, Mass. For Rent— At Frederick. Md., greenhouses in complete order. 18x63, 11x107. 20x163, boiler room 18x60, equipped with No. 8 Furman boiler, and small heater; large mushroom cellar, stable, about two acres of ground; dwelling for rent in imme- diate neighborhood; coal, manure, labor cheap, city water; no s^^ock on hand. Rent $300 per annum, half payable in advanceevery six months. Ill health of owner compelled retirement from successful business; principally vegetables under glass and mushrooms ff^r Washington and New York. Henry Trail, Frederick, Md. 3 No. 12 FURMAN BRICK-SET STEAM BOILERS FOR SALE. As we are now using only Tubular boilers we offer above at a low figure. Tnese boilers have been used only very little, a e in every way as pood as new and had been cast for us with extra stays in domes to increase strength. They are rated to carry each 35.900 square feet of glass from 50" to 60°. For lurther particulars, address S. J. REUTER, Westerly, R. I. Wanted. A first-class salesman for a Retail Florist Store; also plant man. Only those that are competent to fill the positions Good salary to Answer by per- need apply, right party, sonal letter. Thos. Young, Jr., 41 W. 28th St., NEW YORK CITY. There is strong demand now in commercial and private places for competent men. 250 The American Florist. Sept. J Louisville. Last week was very favorable for the month of August. A large wedding, although not in Louisville, caused an enormous demand for Louisville stock. About four or five thousand asters alone were required, and fortunately our stock was just right. Orders of this kind are not often to be had in this section, and as it came in August it makes us all the merrier. Roses are in abundance, the quality being extragood, and thedemand mpre encouraging. Carnations can be had, and the quality is fair, although the demand is slow. Asters, although hav- ing been in extra demand are still plenti- ful, and the demand satisfactory. A few have brought $1 per dozen, a -^exj good price in this section. Lilies are still to be had but the demand very slow. The next regular meeting ot the Ken- tucky Society of Florists will be held Tuesday afternoon, September 6 at 2 p. m., at Charles W. Reimers' establishment. This meeting should be attended by every member possible, as something will come up that every member should consider carefully — the price-list question. We have had this question before us for probably four or five months, so we ought to be able to decide definitely what we intend to do. At Schulz's carnation planting has been in progress for several days. The stock with few exceptions is probably not quite so large as might be desired, but is very good considering the dry spell we have had to contend with. At Bettman's, New Albany, carnations are planted, and the stock is favorable. F. L. S. Peter Weiland, WHOLESALE FLORIST. Room 18, 128 E. Third St., CINCINNATI. 0. Headquarters for American Beauties and all leading varieties of Roses and Carnations. Orders received and filled at Greenhouses if desired, by addressing PETER WEILAND, New Castle, Ind. RICE BROTHERS 128 N. 6th St., MINNEAPOLIS, lUINN. Wholesale Cut Flowers and Supplies. WildSmilax I ''isrJe^t^^Vccl*' Rippers of choice Cut Flowers and Greens of si) kinds. Try us. NiCKELDAm NO EXCESS FARE ON ANY TRAIN Three Bzpresa Trains East every day In the year. Pulhnan Drawing Boom Sleeping Cars on all Trains. Trans- Continental Tourist Cars leave Chicago Trl-Weekly on Tuesdays and Sundays ^t 2:30 p. m.. on "Wednesdays at 10.35 a. m. ^;»lcago to Boston without change. Modern Din- ing Cars serving meals on Individual club plan, ranging In price from 35c to $1.00; also service a la Carte. Coffee and Sandwiches, at popular prices, served to passengers in their seats by 'Valtora. Direct line to Fort Wayne. Findlay, ^eveland, Erie, Buffalo. Rochester, Syracuse, ■Inghamton, Scranton, New York City, Boston ^nd all points East. Bates always the low^est. t^Iored porters In uniform In attendance on all .3^ach Passengers. If you contemplate a trip ^ast, call on any convenient Ticket Agent, or addresa rh iOBii^ T. CATiAHAK. Oen'l Agent. « 113 Adams St.. Chicago. lU. Wbol^ale [lower/\arK^ Mn-WAiTKBE, Sept. 1. Eoses, Beauty, long per doz. 3.00 med. " 1.50® 2.00 " " short 4.00® 8.00 Liberty....- 200® 8.00 " Chatenay 2.00® 6 00 " Bride, Bridesmaids 2.00® 5.00 " Meteor, Golden Gate 2.00® 5.00 " Perle 2.00® 5.00 Carnations 1.00® 2.00 Bmilax 12 60@15.00 A-sparagus 35.00®50.00 ^ralley 3,00® 4.00 Harrisii 10 00®12.50 Adlantum 1.00 Asters; .50® 1.50 Tuberoses 4.00® 5.00 PiTTSBUBa Sept. 1. Rosea, Beauty, specials 20.00@25.00 " " extras 12.a0@15.00 " " No. 1 6.00®10.00 " " ordinary 3.00® 5.00 " Bride, Bridesmaid 2.00® 6.00 " Meteor 2.00® 6.00 " Liberties 3.00® 6.00 " Kaiserin 2.00@IO.00 Carnations 50® 1.50 Lily of the valley 3.00® 4.00 Smilax 6.00®10.00 Asparagus, strings 25.00@50.00 Asparagus Sprengeri 1.00® 2.0O Gladioli 2.00® 4.00 Asters 50® 3.00 CrHormjATi, Sept. I.r RuSes, Beauty 1.00® 3.00J " Bride, Bridesmaid 2.00@ b.OO " Liberty 3.00® 6.00 " Meteor, Golden Gate 3.00® 6.00 Carnations 1.00® 2.00 Lily of the valley 3.00® 4.00 g Asparagus 50.00 Smilax 15.00 Adiantum 1.00® 1.50 Harrisii 8.00®13.50 Lilium Rubrum and Album, short 4.00 Asters 1.00® 4.00 Gladioli 3.00® 4.00 St. Loots, Sept. 1. Roses, Beauty, long stem 2.00®3.00 " Beauty, medium stem.. . 2.00@2.50 " Beauty, short stem 75® 1.60 " Bride, Bridesmaid 3.00® 5.00 " Golden Gate 3.00® 6.00 Carnations l.(0@ 2.00 Smilax 12.50@15.00 Asparagus Sprengeri 1.00® 2.00 " Plumosus 15.00@30.00 Perns, fanoy,per 1000 S1.50. Adiantum 75© 1.00 Gladiolus 3.00® 5.00 Asters 1.00® 2.0O Tuberoses 3 00® 5.00 Coohet roses 3.00® 5.00 Hydrangeas 4.00® 5.00 Clevelaitd, Sept, 1. Eoses, Beauty 5.00@20.00 " Bride, Bridesmaid 2 00@4.00 " Kaiserin 3.00@ 6.00 Carnations 50® l.IiO Smilax 12.60®15.00 Asparagus, strings 25.00@50.00 " Sprengeri 1.00® 20O Gladioli 1.00® 2.00 Asters 50® 150 Sweet peas 15® .25 Galax 1.50 Common ferns 1.00 E. H. Hunt, WHOLESALE Cut flowers "THE OLD RELIABLE." 76 Wabash Ave., ....CHICAGO. Please mention the A nierican Florist when writing. jJ.M.McGULLOUGH'SSONS WHOLESALE FLORISTS ALSO BUCCSSSOBS TO THE CINCINNATI CUT FLOWER CO. CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED. | Special Attention Given to Sliipping Orderi. \ I 316 WALNUT ST. CINCINNATI, OHIO. \ nrmpTinni"mp'-»|r^mHHtm E.C.AMLING THE LARGEST, BEST EQUIPPED, MOST CENTRALLY LOCATED WHOLESALE CUT FLOWER HOUSE IN CHICAGO. ■» ^ 32, 34, 36 R4ND0LPn ST., t CHICAGO. L. D. 'Phones Central 1978 and 1977. •immTmTTmmTTmimTmmTmTmTTmii Please mention the American Florist when writing, 6assett& Washburn 76 & 78 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. Wholesale Dealers and Ant CljkuijkMjk Growers of UUl T lOWSrS GREENHOUSES: HINSDALE, ILL. Please mention the A niet {can Florist when writing. WIETOR BROS. "?r.ll « Cut Flowers All telegraph and telephone orders given prompt attention. 5» Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO. Please mention the A merican Florist when writing. A. L. RANDALL CO. Wholesale Florists, 19&21 Randolph St., CHICAGO. Send for weekly price list and special quotations on 1000 lots. Please mention the American Florist when ■wrilinz. CUT FLOWERS We are cutting Beauties Perles. Golden Gates, Bridesmaids, Brides, Ivory, Kai- serins, Woottons and Meteors in Roses, as well Red, White and Pink Carnations, and some fancy Semple Asters in white and colors. Write 0B>0. A.. ICUHL,, PEKIN, ILL. Please mention the American Florist when writing. J. a BODLONG o-j^-oa B— ^.._.. Street, CHICAGO. CUT FLOWERS 97-39 Randolph Street. CHICAGO. WHOLESALE Bosefe and Carnations eBnuirD ^ A Speclalty..»» PnUWtn 01 Chas. W. McKellar, Wholesale Commission Florist -AND DEALER IN- ALL FLORISTS' SUPPLIES. 51 Wabash Ave., Chicago. Long Distance 'Phone Central 3598. Correspondence invited from growers of speclal- ties in Cut Flowers. Kennlcott Bros. Go. WHOLESALE COMMISSION FLORISTS *"Ai?Klnds'o" f LORISTS' SUPPLIES At Chicago Market Rates. 42*44 E. Randolph St., CHICAGO, MICHAEL Winandy oJ CUT FLOWERS Chicago. Wholesale Grower and shipper Room 2<8. 51 Wabash Ave.. Alias Block, Telephone Central 3284. SINNER BROS. Wholesale Growers fl||T CI Allf EB9 and Shippers of bill rLUWtllS 58 WABASH AVENUE, CHICAGO, ILL. With the Flower Telephone- Growers' Co. Central 3067. All telephone and telegraph orders given prompt attention. Wbolfjale [fower/larl^ Chicago, Sept 2. Roses. Beauty, 30 to 36-in. stems 3.00® 4.00 " " 20 to 34 " 2.00@2.50 " " 15 to 18 " 1.50® 2.00 12 " 1.0a@1.50 Liberty 4.00® 8.00 " " exttaselect 10.00® 12.00 " Chatenay 4.00® 8.00 " Bride, Bridesmaid 3.00® 6.00 " Meteor, Golden Gate 3.00® 6.00 Carnations 1.00® 1.50 fancy 2.00® 3.50 Valley 2.00® 4.00 Asparagus Flumosus, per string 25 ts 60o " sprays 2.00@6.00 Sprengeri 3.00® 6 00 Leucothoe Sprays 1. 00 Galax Leaves, Bronze, per 1000, 1.25 .15 ,. „ Green, „ „ I.OO Adiantum i.oo Fancy ferns... per 1000 1.00® 1.50 Smilax 12.00@15.00 Sweet peas ,. .25® .50 Gladioli 35® 1.00 per doz Asters 1.00® 2.00 At The Signfof The Jack Rose. A Daily Cut From 40 Growers **Highest Qualities** AS WELL AS **Under Grades** At ruling Market Quotations. WE CAN AND WILL SUPPLY YOUR Cut Flower Wants TO ADVANTAGE. Fancy ferns, Etc. We carry the most complete line of Florists' Supplies in the West. Catalogue free. E. F. WINTERSON CO., Estab'ished 1894. 45-47-49 Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO. D. WOOD BRANT, BtJCCESSOR TO BRANT & NOE FLORAL CO. Grower of CUT FLOWERS AT WHOLESALE. Careful attention given shipping orders. s8-6o Wabash Ave., CHICAQO. P^ ase mention the American Florist when writing, ^ GEO. i)EINBERG» *G°row« of Cut Flowers CHOICE AMERICAN BEAUTIES. We will take care of your orders at reasonable prices. Prompt attention. SI Wabash Ave., CHICAGO, ILt. Please mention the American Florist when writing. Poehlmann Bros. Co. Wholesale Growers of D»i.rs In Cut Flowers All telegraph and telephone orders given prompt attention. 35-37 Greenhouses: Randolph Street, Morton Grove, III. 0»10.A.GtO. Please mention the American Florist when writing. WEILAND AND-RISCM CHICAaO'S RELIABLE Wholesale Grower* and Shippert ol OUT FLOWERS^ 59 ..Wabash Ave., Chieag.. SIin> rOB WXEELT FBIOI LIST. WHOLESALE FLORISTS Please mention the American Florist when writing. Please mention the A merican Florist when writing. 252 The American Florist. Sept J, WELCH BROS. All Varlatias FLOWERS In Season. FANCY and DAGGER FERNS. FLORISTS' SUPPLIES all kinds. Long Distance Telephone, 6263-6367 Main. 84 HAWLEY STREET. BOSTON. The Philadelphia Wholesale Flower Market. 1228 Cherry St., PHILADELPHIA. THIRD FLOOR. Open from 7 A. M. to 6 P. M. Telephones. Please mention the A tnerican Florist when writings THOMASYOUNGJr. WHOLESALE riORIST. CHOICEST CUT FLOWERS. 48 W. estb St., NEW YORK CITY. FlecLse mention the A merican Florist when writing. It.Y. GUT FLOWER EXCHANGE Coogan Bidg. 6th Ave. and W. Z6th St., New York, Open r at right prices, and of the BEST QUALITY. 52 W. 29th Street, NEW YORK CITY:. Telephone 1664 and 1665 Madison Square. NEW YORK GUT FLOWER aO. 55 and 57 West 26th St., WHOLESALE FLORISTS. Dally Reports. Weekly PaymentU" Telephone J. A. MILLANQ, 756 Madison Sq. MAKAexB.- CARNATIONS "' CONSIGNMENTS SOLI Prompt Payments. Esti Alfred H. Langjahr, Telephone 3924 Madison Sq. Specialty. CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED. Prompt Payments. Established 1 89 K 55 W. 28th St New York. EDW. C. HORAN, Telephone 421 Madison Square. 55 WEST 28TH STREET, .NEW YORK. OUT FLOWERS Al WHOLESALE. 254 The American Florist. Sept. 3. INTERNATIONAL FLOWER DELIVERY. NEW YORK. Steamer Gifts Orders for flowers in any form carefully filled and delivered by special messenger on board any steamer on day of departure from New York. THOS. YOUNG, JR. 43 W. 28th St., I^EW YORK CITY. Please wention the A merican Florist when writing. NEW YORK. ALEX. McCONNELL, 546 Fifth Avenue, •^ «th.st.N.wNew York City T he Park Floral Co. J. A. VALENTINE. DENVER, COLO. The Best Customers. Am. Florist Co.: — The best customers I have obtained through trade paper advertising have come to me through the columns of the American Florist. Albert M. Herr. TELEGRAPHIC Orders forwarded to any part 1 of the United States, Canada and all princi- pal cities ol Europe. Orders transferred or en> trusted by the trade to our selection for delivery on steamships or elsewhere receive special atten- tion. Cabia Address: ALEXCONNELL. ■flTESTBRN UNION CODE. TELEPHONE CALLS: 340 and 341 38th Street. FUase mention the A mertcan Florist when writing SAN FRANCISCO. TELEPHONE MAIN 1023. SIEVERS & BOLAND, Floral Artists, 33 Post street, SAN FRANCISCO, CAL. Please mention the American Florist when writing. I NDIANAPOLIS. Bertennann Bros. Co., FLORISTS, I 241 Massachusetts Ave., INDIANAPOLIS, ND. Please inention the American Florist when writing, ST. LOUIS. Fred. C. Weber, FLORIST, 4320-4328:0live St., ST. LOUIS, MO. Established 1873, L Diit. 'Phone Lindell 196 M. DENVER. PASSENGER STEAMSHIP MOVEMENTS. The tables herewith give the schednled time of departure of ocean Bteamshlps <$arry- ingr first-clasB pasgengerB from the principal American and forelg^n porta* covering: the spaee of two weeks from date of this Issue of the AMERICAN FliORIST. Much disappointment often resolts &om attempts to forward flowers for steamer delivery by express, to the care of the ship's steward or otherw^ise. The carriers of these paclsagres are not In&eqnently refused admission on board and even those delivered on board are not always certain to reach the parties for whom they were intended. Hence florists in interior cities having; orders for the delivery ot flowers to paasengrers on oat-gfoLng steamers are advised to Intrnst the flUing; of sach orders to gome reliable florist In the port of departore, who understands the necessary details and formalities and has the facilities for attending to it properly. For the addresses of such flrma we refer our readers to the advertisement! on this pagre: FROM TO New York Liverpool New York •' " Montreal Montreal *' New York Glasgow New York Hamburg New York New York " New York " New York Copenhagen New York Glasgow New York....... 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DUB ABOUT Sept. 16 Sept. 24 Sept. 21 Sept. 18 Sept. 25 Sept. 25 Sept. 16 Sept. 20 Sept. 26 Sept. 28 Sept. 24 Sept. 20 Sept. 27 Sept. 20 Sept. 16 Sept. 21 Sept. 21 Sept. 28 Sept. 17 Sept. 20 Sept. 26 Sept. 16 Sept. 26 Oct. 1 Sept. 16 Sept. 23 Sept. 30 Sept. 22 Sept. 18 Sept. 26 Oct. 1 Sept. 24 Sept. 19 *1 Cunard;-2 Allen-State; 3 Hamburg-American; 4 Scandinavian- American; Anchor Line; 6 Atlantic Transport; 7 ^Vhite Star; 8 American; 9 Red Star; 10 French; 11 HoUaad-American; 12 Italian Royal Mail; 13 North German Lloyd; 14 Leyland; 16 Dominion. DETROIT. JOHN BREITMEYER'S SOUS ^ Cor. MIAMI and GRATIOT AVES. DETROIT, MICH. Artistic Designs. .^».j*.j*.j* High Grade Cut Blooms. We cover all Michigan points and good sections of Ohio, Indiana and Canada. Please mention the A merican Florist when writin ''. CHICAGO. P.J.HAISWIRTH Xuditorium Annex, ^m CHICAGO. Mail, tele^aph or telephone orders filled promptly in best style. Please mention the American Florist when writing It is good business policy .* ^ ^ to mention the 90^ t^ ^ American Florist When you write to an advertiser. BOOKS rOR nORISTS. The time is coming along when these are needed and opportunity at hand for reading them. Every one of the following should be in your library. Send prices quoted and we tend the books. Greenhouse Construction (Taft) .—It tells the vrhole story about hove to build, and heat a greenhouse, be It large or small, and that too in a plain, easily understood, practical vf ay. It has 118 illustrations. $1.50. Heating and Ventilating BuiLDiNes (Carpenter). — This book covers the entire subject most fully. In the preparation of heating and ventilating plans, it vrill be found a most valuable guide. $4.00. Steam Heating for Buildings (Bald- vrin) . — Contains valuable data and hints for steam fitters and those who employ this method of heating. The 350 pages are fuUy illustrated. $2.50. Chrysanthemum Manual (Smith).— By an expert who has given his undivided attention for twenty years to the improve- ment of the chrysanthemum and its culture in detail. Profiisely illustrated. 25 cents. Practical Floriculture (Peter Hen- derson).— A guide to the successful propa- gation and cultivation of florists' plants. Illustrated. 325 pages. $1.50. AMERICAN FLORIST CO.. 824 Daartiorn Straat. CHICAGO. 1904. The American Florist. 255 A POINT TO REMEMBER WHEN ORDERING PALMS, FERNS, Etc., IS QUALITY. * ^ ^ We Stand for Quality ASSURING YOU THAT OUR STOCK HAS NEVER BEEN AS LARGE NOR IN SUCH EXCELLENT CONDITION. Another Point is Freight Rates and Time in Transit. OUR FAVORABLE LOCATION GIVES YOU CHEAP RATES AND QUICK DELIVERY. -isaa ,_r-xaeH 1 Appoint to KememDer Order Now Before Cold Weather Compels Shipping by Express. ^ ^ ^ oui« ou^icRivr r»i«io:B il,i®t. Variety. KENTIA BELMOREANA. Size. . 4 . 5 . 6 .. 6 .. 7 . 8 . 9 10 Height. Leaves. Each, KENTIA FORSTERIANA 4 5 6 " " made up... 7 ■ " "7 10 ARECA LUTESCENS 4 LATANIA BORBONrCA 5 6 7 PHOENIX CANARIEN5IS 12 FICUS ELASTICA 4 5 " " branched, 5 7 ARAUCARIA EXCELSA 4 5 6 ARAUCARIA EXCELSA 6 " " compacta... 6 15-17 18-20 23-24 23-24 32-36 34-36 34-40 40-46 20-22 24-27 26-30 30-36 34-38 43-48 34-38 36-40 58-64 14-16 20-26 26-30 32-36 34-38 14-16 16-18 18-20 46-52 10-12 14-18 tiers tiers tiers tiers tiers 5-6 5-6 6 6-7 4-5 4-5 5 5 5 6-7 4-6 5-6 7-8 3-4 4-5 5 Sl.OO 1.50 3.00 3.00 5.00 7.00 1.00 1.50 2.50 3.00 2.00 4.00 8.00 Doz $4.00 7.60 4.00 7.B0 3.00 5.00 9.00 100 S30.C0 60.00 30.00 60.00 00 5.00 7.00 12.00 3.00 4.00 6.00 6!66 35 00 45.00 75.00 Variety. COCOS WEDDELLIANA. PANDANUS VEIICHII 5 Size. Height. Leaves. Each. SI. 00 1.00 Doz. S2.50 100 PANDANUS UTILIS 5 ^EPHROLEPlS BOSTONIENSIS.... 4. ... 5.. ... 10. NEPHROLEPJS PIERSONI 7. DRAC/tNA 1*D1V'SA 4. FRAGRANCE 4. 5. 6.. 1.00 1.50 15.00 30.00 5.00 2.00 3.00 6.00 9.00 MASSANGEANA 5. ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS 2.. SPRENGERI. .. 4. .. 5. .. 6. .. 2., 3. 4. 5. DECUMBENS 2.. 3.. S-ANDENS DEF 2.. .... 3.. FERNS FOR DISHES 2., g.oo s.'oo 6.00 9.00 12.00 13.00 i!66 1.50 2.50 4. CO '.'75 1.50 3.00 10.00 3.0* 7.«0 FERV BALLS CYCAS REVOLUTA 35c 3.80 6.00 10.00 20.80 4.00 8.00 4.00 8.00 300 8.0« 4.20 to 84.00 each The GEO. WITTBOLD CO., I657-I659 Buckingham Place. CHICAGO. 256 The American Florist. Sept. s. r The Seed Trade. =^ AMERIUN SEED TRADE ASSOCIATION. Cbas. K. Page, Des Moines. la., Pres. : L. L. May. St. Paul, Minn., First Vice-Pres.; C. E. Kendel, Cleveland, O. , Sec'y and Treas. Twenty -third annual convention, June, California reports the totaato seed crop looking well. Thirteen thousand cases of Spanish onions arrived in New York last week. Visited Chicago: E. V. Hallock; and Everett B. Clark and wile on western trip. San Jose, Cal.— S. F. Leonard andC. W. Crossman are in this section looking over crops. Dutch bulbs have arrived and are being distributed from various points this week. Recent Michigan advices state that the pea crop is not coming out as good as expected. Severe storms are reported to have injured the New York seed bean crop during the past ten days. Sedalia, Mo.— Archias' Seed Store made an attractive display at the Mis- souri state fair last week. Rochester, N. Y. — Visitors this week included J. Comont, of London, Eng., and L. H. Vaughan, of Chicago. D. I. BosHNELL & Company will intro- duce a valuable deep-grained yellow dent corn the coming season, suitable for St. Louis' latitude. We have received from Secretary C. E. Kendel the report of the twenty-second annual convention of the American Seed Trade Association, held at St. Louis, Mo., June 21-23. The S. a. F. committee report on standard size for gladiolus bulbs should be adopted generally by seedsmen and bulb dealers for both wholesale and retail trade and thereby secure uniform grading the country over. The traveling representative of the Iron Age goods, John Bngle, visited Chicago this week accompanied by Mrs. Engle who has spent two months with him on the Pacific coast. Mr. Engle reports increasing demand for Iron Age tools of standard kinds in that section and further inquiry for cultivators for special purposes. New York. Wm. Hughes, for the last six years in charge of the warehouse of Clucas & Boddington Company, has resigned his position with that firm and taken a simi- lar position with Arthur T. Boddington. William Neil Campbell, of Vaughan's Seed Store, New York, and Miss Martha C. Heyd were married at Warren, O., August 30. The bride and bridgegroom are now at Niagara Falls, and after the wedding trip will reside at Dunellen. N. J. Pure Culture Mushroom Spawn. The following from a recent bulletin on the "Cultivation of Mushrooms," by Prof. B. M. Duggar, will be of interest to mushroom growers and dealers in spawn: Artificial Production from Spores. —It will be evident that the exact char- acteristics of the mushroom which will be grown will not be known, unless a special experiment is made to determine this before the crop is put in. Selection or improvement of the cotnmon varieties will, therefore, hardly be possible under such a system. Several years ago it became evident to the writer that, for the development of the mushroom work, there was great need of eliminating the "chance" method of securing a good grade of virgin mushroom spawn. It seemed that this might be accomplished through a knowledge of the conditions under which the spores of Agaricus cam- pestris germinated. The Department of Agriculture has given much attention to the investigation of this problem during the past three or four years. The results of the first experiments along this line, conducted by Miss Ferguson, were pub- lished in Bulletin No. 16 of the Bureau of Plant Industry. At present it is possible to report greater success and a more practical application of that work. It is now possible by means of chemical stim- ulation to germinate the spores in quan- tity under "pure-culture" conditions. Unfortunately, at the present time it can not be said that spore-culture methods are unfailingly successful where the pure-culture precautions are not observed. It is confidently expected, however, that within the course of another year it will be within the reach of any practical and experi- enced grower to develop spawn from spores of selected mushrooms which he may have grown. By these methods one will be able to select the particular mush- rooms from which spores are so be taken, and therefore constant selection and improvement will become possible. Tissue-Culture METHOD.-Another line of development discovered through work in the Department of Agriculture yielded even better results than the spore-culture process. It may be termed the "tissue- culture" method, and is described as fol- lows: Test tubes or large-mouthed bot- tles are filled with fresh stable manure or with compost, and after being plugged with cotton these tubes are sterilized, the sterilization being best effected in a steam- pressure apparatus. They can be ster- ilized, however, by boiling for one-half to one hour in an open vessel of water, but when this process is used a second sterilization should be given on the fol- lowing day. This will render these tubes of compost perfectly free from all bacte- rial or fungous contamination. One should then select from the growing bed vigorous, well-flavored mushrooms of a variety or race which has proved to be unusually prolific. The specimens selected should be large enough to indicate that they have the characters desired. The younger the specimen the better, other conditions not being neglected. With a sterilized scalpel and forceps one may then break off the stem, peel off the outer skin, and remove with great care bits of the tissue of the mushroom without touching any surface which has not been flamed. These bits of tissue may be care- fully inserted into the manure in the ster- ilized tubes. In the course of a week, or sometimes within three days, if no acci- dental contamination has resulted, these bits of tissue will be found to have sent out a small growth of mycelium. Under favorable conditions this mycelium will spread to all of the material in the tube or bottle in the course of three or four weeks, and it may then be used as pure- culture virgin spawn. These cultures- may be made in milk bottles of consider- able size; or, once a few tubes have been made, transfers from the mycelium of these may be made to milk bottles con- taining the sterilized compost, and thus a considerable quantity ot an absolutely pure spawn may be produced to serve a& inoculation material for bricks or for the flake spawn. It is unfortunate that this method also involves, and must involve, bacteriological precautions. Neverthe- less, this process renders it possible to select mushrooms of a given character,, or to select toward a given end, with the same certainty with which we may select the seed of other crops commercially grown. Moreover, experiments are now under way which will undoubtedly show that by starting with a few pure cultures- this principle may be applied for the pro- duction of spawn in quantity. Lebanon, Pa. — D. Hammond Mish, 36- South Fourth street, has bought the business of E. M. Sanders, at 630 Cum- berland street, and will conduct both places. ArNEW YORK-SEEDSMAN AND WIFE ON FISHING TOUR. jgo4. The American Florist. 257 TRADE MARK California Callas ARE READY. Grown for us by Experienced Florists.dugonly when well ripened and cured in the shade. They are as free from disease as possible. Sizes and Prices for Fall Delivery. Heanhy Bulbs up to Grade. Diameter. Per 100 Mi tolH-inch $5.00 IH to 3-inch 7.00 Vaughan's Seed Store, 84-86 Randolph St.. Cliicago. U Barclay St., New York Pansy Seed A distinct and most beauti- ful race, which for size of blooms, diversity of colors, and robust growth, is unrivaled. The flowers are much larger than the ordinary pansies, while the form, colors and markings are what a celebrated French grower terms "quite remarkable." THE FINEST STRAIN IN CULTIVATION. Far superior to any other English, French or German selections. Price: $4.00 per ounce; $1.00 per packet, postage paid. Dollar notes accepted in payment. THE SURREY SEED COMPANY, Ltd., Please mention the A merican Florist when writing. Ai the Sign of the Jack Rose. FLORISTS' BULBS OF SELECTED QUALITY. FREESIAS CALLAS ROMANS NARCISSUS, ETC. Complete List on Application. I E. F. Winterson >John P. Degnan \ L. H. Winterson Established 1894 45-47-49 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. THE GARDENERS' Directory. A BRSND NEW BOOK Which is Practical, Complete, Convenient and Invaluable. Thousands of names and addresses. Contains complete lists of GARDENERS AND ESTATES EMPLOYING GARDENERS in the United States and Canada. A Reliable list of the leading Horticultural and Kindred Societies, with names and addresses of the Secretaries. Completely Indexed. PRICE S5.00, POSTPAID. Smerican Florist Co. 324 Dearborn Sirael, CHICAGO. E.F. Always mention the.. PEONIES for EARLY PLANTING Choice selection of named sorts. Strong: young plants of two to three eyes and one to two years' growth since division. Far better than old stock freshly cut up. Apply for r.ites per thousand. Alba Plena. Blush white guard petals. Lemon tinted center, changing to clear white. Per doz. , $2.50; per 100. $15.10. Beaconsfleld. Deep cherry rose. Late bloomer. Per doz., $1 50; per 100, 110.00. Berasford. Delicate rose with creamy petal- oides. Tipped carmine. Large bloom. Per doz., $2.50; per 100, 115.00. Delachll. Deep crimson. Late. Per doz., $2.00; per 100, $13.00. Delicalisslma. Blush rose with circle of buff under guard petals. Very large and full to center. Strong, robust habit. Perdoz.,$250; per 100, $1.5.00. Eclatante. Cherry rose to center. Pull strong bloom. Early. Per doz., $2.00; per 100, $12.00. Festlva Alba. Pure waxy white, flaked with carmine at center. Large full flower. Per doz., $3.50; per 100, $25.00, Clobosa. Incurved form. Brilliant rose with salmon center. Strong stem. Per doz., $1.50; per 100, SIO.CO. Humei. Clear solid pink. Late. Per doz., $1.5U; per 100, $10.00. Lemoine. Solid color of delicate flesh white. Large full bloom. Compact habit. Per doz., $2.50; per 100, $15.00 Madonna. Guard petals, pale rose. Center chamois with rose tuft. Carmine tipped. Per doz., .$3.00; per 100, $2000. Maud Wild. Large, full rosy pink. Showing yellow anthers. Per doz., $3.00; per ICO, $20.00. Ne Plus Ultra. Solid shade of brilliant rose. A grand full petaled flower. Per doz., $2.00; per 100, $12.00; per 1000, $100.00. Officinalis Rubra Plena. Deen crimson. Very e.irly. Per doz., $1.50; per 100, $8.00; per 1000, $75.00. Queen Victoria. Guard petals blush white. Flesh tinted center. A grand, full flower, Very full and strong. Per doz., $2.50; per 100, $15.00.. Rosamond. Bright clear pink, tipped pale rose. Very large and tree. Per dozen, $2.50; per 100, $15.00. Rosea Superba. Guard petals and petaloides bright rose with a circle of salmon pink. Per doz., $3.50; per 100, S15.00. Rothschild. Guard petals bright rose with rich salmon center. Per dozen, $2.00; per 100, $12.00. Rubra Triumphans. Brilliant deep crimson. A flne contrasting color. Per doz., $3.00: per 100, $12.00. Sainfoin. Brilliant rose. Very full with thread- like salmon petals. Per doz., $3.50; per 100, $15.00. Somerset. Pale rose with carmine tint and circle of buff. Very full and large. Per doz., $3.00; per 100, $20.00. Washington. Nearly solid shade of delicate pink. Full bloom. Early. Per doz., $2.00; per 100. $12.00. Whitley. Large full white with '"creamy center. A choice variety. Per doz., $3.50; per 100, $15.00. Mixed Pink varieties. Per 100, $8.00; per 1000, $75.00. JAMES KING NURSERY, Elmhurst. III. -F»MOIWB5 sia. t( QUALITY" BRAND LILIES. True Harrisii. 5 — 7-inch bulbs. 7— 9-inch bulbs. $4.60 per lOn, $40.00 per 1000 8.50 per 100; 8O00 per 1000 Bermuda Longiflorum. 5— 7-inch bulbs.. .$3.50 per 100; $30.00 per 1000 7— 9-inoh bulbs . . . 7.00 per 100; 60.00 per 1000 NOW READY: Freesias, Hyacinths, Narcissi, Tulips, Etc. SEND FOR CATALOGUE JUST ISSUED. ARTHUR T. BOODNGTON, SEEDS, BULBS «ND PUNTj. 342 W. 14lh St., NEW YORK. American Florist when you write to an advertiser, GALLAS FREESIAS nil 1 IC 1 to IH inches in diameter, $3.00 UALLAd per 100; $25.00 per 1000. CDCCCIIC ?»-inchindiam,,$2 50 per 1000. rnCCwIAw H-inch indiam., 4.00 per lOOO. The above nrices are delivered in your city. TERMS: Cash with order. We also carry a (u 1 line of PALM and DECORATIVE PLANT SEtDS. Prices on application. GERMAIN SEED CO., LOS ANGELES, CAL. LILY OF THE VALLEY. German strain. Forcing pips, high grade quality, $25.00 per box, containing 2.500 pips, f. 0. b. Kew York (duty paid). JACs. SMITS, Ltd., X'lB' A. B. C. Code, 5th edition used. p . AMERICAN FLORIST COMPANY'S DIRECTORY FOR 1904. Zirngiebel Giant Pansies Market and Fancy Strains are the finest grades that we ever sent out. As a grower, I know every strain of note in cultivation, and we can rec- commend our Pansies as unrivaled. New crop seed now ready in Trade Packages of either strain at $1.00 each. DENYS ZIRNGIEBEL, Needham, Mass. FINEST LILY of the VALLEY PIPS From cold storage. $1.50 per 100; $14.00 per 1000. Headquarters for fancy Cut Valley. HE. K^. «Jhtl3^IV®, 1409 W. Madison St., CHICAGO, ILL. THIS 1904 Trade Directory is fully 1 revised to date, with thousands of new names and changes of addresses. It contains 412 pages, including complete lists of the Flo- rists, Seedsmen and Nurserymen of the United States and Canada. These lists are arranged both by states and all alphabetically. It also contains lists of Firms that issue catalogues. Horticultural Supply Concerns.Parks, Cemeteries, Landscape Architects, Experiment Station Horticulturists, Botanical Gardens, Leading Foreign Houses, and much other conveniently indexed and valuable trade informa- tion. PRICE $2.00 POSTPAID. LILY OF THE VALLEY Forcing pips. Very fine variety. Apply to JULIUS HANSEN, THE AMERICAN FLORIST GO. 324 Dearborn Street, CHICAGO, ILL., U. S. A. Pinneberg, Germany. 258 The American Florist. Sept. 3, f = ==\ I The Nursery Trade | AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF NURSERYMEN. E. W. Kirkpatrick.McKinney.Tex.,Pres.; C. L. Wy trous, Des Moines. I:i., Vice-Pres.; George C. Seager, Rochester, N. Y., Sec'y- Thirtieth annual convention, West Baden Springs, Ind , June, 1905. J Vancouver, B. C— M. J. Henry is making extensive shipments of orna- mental trees and shrubs, tree seeds and fruit trees to New Zealand and Tasmania. EvERGBEEN, Ala.— The Conecuh Fruit Farm and Nurseries Company has been incorporated with a capital of $10,000. The incorporators are E. A. Beaven, Wil- liam Cunningham and Wm. C. Crumpton. The Late John Rock. (See obituary, issue of August 27, page 213.) Amherst, Mass. — Michael Francis Ahearn, of South Framingham, who grad- uated Irom the agricultural college in 1904, has been appointed instructor in floriculture and curator of the plant house at the Kansas State college, Man- hattan, Kan. Mr. Ahern has made a specialty of floriculture dnring his course in college, and has had much practical experience as an assistant in the plant houses. British Columbia Nurserymen. A provincial convention of the mem- bers of the British Columbia Nurserymen's Association from all parts of the province was held at Vancouver, B. C, August 20. The convention was called to order by President A. Ohlson of Victoria. Among those present from Victoria were Richard Layritz, G. A. Wright and Mrs. W. J. Savory. Lytton was represented by Thomas G. Earl and W. Weidrick of Edmonton was also present. Among the local nurserymen attending were M. J. Henry and A. Sherdahl. Southern Nurserymen's Association. The sixth annual convention of the Southern Nurserymen's Association which convened at the Battery Park Hotel, Asheville, N.C., August 17, closed ■with the session August 18. Strong resolu- tions were passed condemning the obnox- ious laws of Virginia, and a committee was appointed to confer with a similar committee of the National Nurserymen's Association with a view of securing a repeal or modification of these laws. Norfolk, Va., was selected as the place of the 1905 meeting, which will be held August 16 and 17. New ofiicers elected were H. S. Chase, of Huntsville, Ala., president; J. C. Hale, of Winchester, Tenn., vice-president; and Charles T. Smith, of Concord, Ga., secre- tary and treasurer. Good Advice for Cemetery Superintendents. Among other good things in President W. N. Rudd's recent address before the annual meeting of the Illinois Cemetery Superintendents we find the following: There is much educating for you to do among cemetery officials in regard to the laying out and adornment of their grounds. There is also much to be done by preachment and publication for the education of the lot owner. Teach your cemeterj men that a rectangular sys- tem ot lo'ts, walks and drives is not only not essen- tial, but destructive to all natural beauty. Teach him that a sloping lot is beautiful, and that it is a crime to cut it down or fill it up to a dead level. Teach your lot owners that a beautiful cemetery is— grass, llowers, shrubs, trees, tastefully plaoted and well cared for, arid that it is not an imitation of a monumf'nt dealer's sample yard. And above all, teach him that his cemetery lot is not his to do with as he pleases, but that the whims and fancies ot the individual must give place to the general good. Midsummer Herbaceous Plants. I am tempted to write some remarks on a few of the many hardy flowers that bloom about midsummer. It seems to be understood by many that after the early flowering plants in the hardy border have passed there is a lack of bloom until the early fall flowering species begin. I do not agree with them, but I say that there is no time but there may be an abundance of bloom in the hardy border from the early days of spring until late autumn. Although many people use annuals to fill in this supposed period, I do not think it is at all necessary. Take the months of July and August and we have such plants as hollyhocks, delphiniums, many of the phloxes, gaillardias, hemerocallis, digit- alis, some of the asters, campanulas, coreopsis and rudbeckias. Rudbeckia purpurea is a noble plant, continuing to bloom the whole season. Stokesia cyanea is a little known plant which should find a place in every border. Platycodon grandiflora and the later variety, Mariesii, are indispensable for summer blooming. Several of the achilleas bloom at this season. Millefolium, rubra and Ptarmica plena The Pearl, the latter continuing the whole season. Anchusa Italica has beautiful blue flowers in June continuing through July. Of the asclepias we have incarnata, rubra and the beautiful tube- rosa, with its orange colored flowers. Anthemis Kelwayi is a fine midsummer bloomer. Centaurea macrocephala is one of the best plants in the hardy border at this season. Chelone Lyonii is a fine plant, coming into bloom in August. Lychnis Chalcadonica has beautiful bright flowers at this season, and Pentstemon barbatus Torreyi, Physos- tegia Virginica, QEnothera Missouriensis, Lythrum Salicaria, Lobelia cardinals and L. svphilitica are all fine native plants blooming at this season. Then we have the liliums, such as auratum, speciosum, superbum and tigrinum, all indispensable in the hardy border at this time. Helenium Hoopesii is an early blooming species. Heliopsis Pitcheriana is a plant not to be forgot- ten. Echinops strictus, with its steel blue, thistle-like heads, is a good plant for this season, as well as Eryngium planum and amethystinum. Then I must not forget to say a word about Iris las\rigata. This does not bloom until July, and the many varieties alone give us a wealth of flowers in their season. Did you ever try growing them in water? If not, do so, if you have a favorable location. Those in runuing water will bloom about two weeks later than those in ordinary border and will have blooms almost double their size, but don't forget to have them in rich soil. Spirtea lobata is one of the best of spirteas, coming into bloom in July or August. Tritoma Pfitzeri blooms at this season and is one of the best hardy plants of re- cent introduction. Veronica longifolia subsessilis blooms in August and is the most showy of the veronicas. Salvia azurea grandiflora, though barely hardy in this latitude, is one of the best border plants. Liatris pycnostachya and the more common scariosa are showy plants Lathyrus latifolius must not be forgot- ten. There are also many others, but I think my list sufficient for the present for midsummer blooming plants.— JbAn W. Duncan in the Bulletin ot the Ameri- can Association of Park Superintendents, East St. Louis, III. — Mrs. Jas. Cronin has leased a room in the Royal hotel building, west of the office on the Mis- souri avenue side, and will open an up- to-date cut flower store. I tri NAARDEN '-"'■ (Holland.) Jacs Smits, (BBANCH AT B08K00P.) Wholesale Growers of ^r^i^Vndi nursery stock, pot-grown forcing plants. Lilacs a specialty, Berlin and Hamburg Valley— the best quality. Catalogue free on demand. When in Europe please inspect our nurseries. NJURDEN-BUSSUM, noir Amiterdam, Is our R. R. Dipot. When in Europe come and see us and inspect out extensive Nurseries. Gouda is our railroadjJepql ^HARDY7FANCY'*0RNAMENTArNURSERY STOCK.' ' J. Blaauw & Co., BOSKOOP, HOLLAND. Catalogue free on demand. Headquarters for the famous ColoradoBIue Spruces, purest, bluest strain GRAND NEW RED ROSE Etoile de Prance (HYBRID TEA.) The Queen of the Red Roses for forcing. Of a rich, brilliant color, much more vigorous and easier to grow than Liberty. Ready for distribution No v. 1 , 1904 by J. PERNET-DUCHER, VENISSIEUX-LES-LYONS, (Rhone, France.) jgo4. The American Florist. 25b P/CONIAS In six distinct standard kinds, v^ry low to the trade, in white blush, rose variegated, red and crimson. Write for prices. P/EONIAS In twelve choice NEWER kinds, including Festiva Maxima. $2.60 per dozen. POET'S NARCISSDS Large double white (grandiflora), home- grov^D, acclimated, blooming bulbs. $1,00 per 100; $7.50 per 1000. ^""The best flower, next to Peeonias, for Decoration Day. F.A.BALlER,Bloomington,lll. Please mention the Ainerican Florist when -writing. CALIFORNIA PRIVET. 400,000, 1 year, 2 to 4 branches, 12 to I8 inches 300,000, 2 year, 4 to 8 '■ 20 to 24 350,000, 3 year. 6 to 10 " 24 to 36 50,000, 3 year, 6 to 12 " 36 to 48 25,000, 3 year, 8 to 12 " 36 to 48 Two and three years. Has been transplanted. Write for Trade List and Prices. J. H.O'HAGtN, River View Nurseries. Little Silver, N.J. A1TENTION NURSERYMEN and FLORISTS. Before buying your Holland grown nursery stock elsewhere, you should take advantage of our extremely low prices. We are headquarters for Boses, Hydrangea p. g.. Rhododendrons, Azalea mollis, Paeonias and Ornamental trees. It will pay you to keep in touch with us and advise us of your wants. When in Holland don't forget to call on us, and inspect our nurseries. Gouda is our railroad depot. w. VAN KLEEF & SONS, Ths Nursarias, Boskoop, Holland. Philadelphia Rambler. Flowers brighter and much more double than Criiuson Rambler, strong grower, blooms earlier and does not bleach ont. 3H-inch plants $6.00 per 100; $50.00 per 1000 4-inch plants 200perdoz.; 15.00 per 100 &-inch plants... , S.COperdoz,; 23.50 per 100 Tht Conaril & Janes Co., '"Vr" THE ROSE OF THE AGE. MME. lEVAVASSElR, (The Baby Rambler.) H. B. May offers for Autumn delivery, strong English-grown plants from open ground. Price on application. Dyson's Lane Nurseries, """InglaTd".'""- PEONIES. Festiva Maxima $35.00 per 100 Fine White, generally called Queen Victoria 9.00 per ICO Bose, the tall-growing, heavy-bloom- ing variety 6 00 per 100 For other varieties or ICOO rate write GILBERT H. WILD, Sarcoxie, Mo. The Cottage Gardens Co. (Inoorporaled.) Queens, Long Island, New York, Nursery Book, giving descriptions of nursery stock, peonies, etc., mailed upon application. Please meyition the Aniericaji Florist "when writing, August Rolker & Sons, IMPORT TO ORDER ManattI Rose Stocks for grafting. Forcing Lilacs, Lily of the Vallay, Palms, Bay and Box Traas, Decorative Plants and Shrubs, Etc. 31 Barclay St. or P. 0. Box 752, NEW YORK. Please mention the A merican Florist when writing. Clearing Out Safe of Nursery Stock. Lind taken into the city cause for wanting to sell the entire Nursery Stock in (,.ne lot or part. A good bargain to anyone who will buy the entire lot. Stock is all merchantable size. 6,200 SHADE TREES, Ranging from 7 to 15 feet, average 12 feet, mainly comprised of Sugar and Norway Maples, Linden Elms Horse Chestnut, Etc. 4.900 EVERGREENS, Spruce, Arborvitas and Retinospora in variety, 1-2 to 10 feet high. 5,400 SHRIBS. In variety, 1 to 4 feet. 300 YICC4, St:ong, 6-year old clumps. 300 PRIVETS. Standards, nice heads, 6 year olds. 400 PRIVETS, Shorn Bush Shape, 6-year olds. 30,000 PRIVETS, Heavy for Hedging, 3 -year olds. 100,000 PRIVETS, Strong for Hedging, 2-year olds. C. RIBSAM & SON, TRENTON, N. J. NEW HARDY ANNUAL. The Gold Medal Tobacco plant with large, bright, carmine flowers. Nicotiana Sanderae Seeds in original packets from seedsmen thrcugh- out the United States and Canada. Gold Medal, London 1903. Awarded a unani- mous First-class certificate by the Floral Com- mittee consisting of 34 members of the Royal Horticultural Society of England, May 4th, 1904 and in addition the Committee also awarded to this plant their Silver Bankaian Medal. At the Temple Show, May 31, 1904, this grand plant waa also awarded the Gold Medal of the Royal Horti- cultural Society. Particulars, testimonials and colored illustra- tions, etc., from SANDER & SONS. lidcL^'^S!'' Please mention the American Florist when writing, London Planes. stout and straight stems, beautiful heads, and fine roots grown on sandy grounds. The girth of these trees is in good proportion to the length. Per 100 Per 1000 10-12 feet $18.00 $160.00 12-15 feet 21.00 200.C0 No charges for packing and f. o. b. Rotterdam. JACs. SMITS, Ltd.. Naarden, Holland. A. B. C. Code, 5th edition used. Please mention the American Florist when writing. ..THE MOON For (Trees, Shrubs, Vines Vour) and Small Fruits. Descriptive Illustrated Catalogue Free THE WM. H. MOON OO. Morrisville, Pa. B5 "V :b o o I i3t THE BEST ROSE NOVELTY Dwarf Crimson Vaughan's Rambler ^''^^'''' CHICAGO. NEW YORK. ORDERS BOOKED NOW. Croenewe^en k Zoon, DE BiLT near Utrecht. 120 ACRES SANDY SOIL. SPECIALTIES: First-rate Nursery stock, Specimen Conifers, Hardy Perennials, Trees for Avenue and Road- side planting. Fruit Trees. London Planes and Pyramid Pears are a grand specialty with us. New trade catalogue will soon be ready and will be sent upon application. Please mention the A merican Florist when writing. CALIFORNIA PRIVET. A large stock of extra fine, well furnished two year plants from one to four feet. Grades much higher than most sto'*k sent out. Satisfaction guaranteed. Get my prices before you place your order. Address CHAS. BLACK, hichtstown. please mention the American Florist when writing. 260 Jhe American Florist. Sept. 3, Our Pastimes j Announcements of coming contests or other events of interest to our bowling, sliootmg and sporting readers are solicited and will be given place in this column. Address all correspondence for this depart- ment to J. H. Pepper, 43 West 38th St., New York; Robt. Kift, 1726 Chestnut St., Philadel- phia; or to the American Florist Co., Chicago-/ At Washington. The defeat of the team at St. Louis seems to have served as an impetus to the bowlers and to recruits. Quite a number of young florists have gone into practice and indications are that there is good bowling blood in the lot. The U. S. Department of Agriculture now has a team of its own which is keep- ing busy at practice in the E street par- lors. S. E. At Natlck, Mass. On Saturday, August 13, the Waban Rose Conservatories baseball club de- feated a team from the greenhouses of the Budlong Company, of Auburn, R. I., by the score of 13 to 9. The Rhode Island players had previously challenged the Natick boys to a game to be played on the Waban grounds, and as Capt. Dunn of the Budlong team was formerly leader of the Natick nine, and therefore was supposed to know their exact dimen- sions, some interesting results were looked for. The game proved very inter- esting from a spectacular point of view, being watched by one of the largest crowds that ever witnessed a game on the home grounds. Excitement ran high and kept increasing until it reached the climax in the ninth inning, when the visitors were shut out in one, two, three order by brilliant playing on the part of the home team. The Waban boys did not get their regular batting togs on until the latter part of the game, when in the seventh inning they struck a gait that soon put out of commission the much heralded and invincible Corey from Providence, R. I., and, although he was replaced by another expert twirler who was, according to a certain good author- ity, guaranteed to deliver a shoot of three feet six inches, the Rhode Island boys were unable to stem the tide of vic- tory. Although errors were plenty, good team work was shown on both sides. R. J. and W. E. Montgomery and F. Edgar did excellent work for the home team while Captain Dunn and Lawson excelled for the visitors. Among the most remarkable and unexpected events of the game may be mentioned the catch- ing of a foul tip oflf the bat by Maynard and of a fly ball by Greengrass in the cen- ter field. Watts and Barnicle, who oflS- ciated as umpires, gave excellent satisfac- tion. The players were: WABAN. BUDLONG. J. Gallagher, capt. 3nd. E. Dunn, capt. F. Edger, 1st. Lewis. A. Montgomery, jr , 3rd Bood. "W. Montgomery, s. s. Livpr-nore. E. Maynard c Lawson, R. Montgomery, p. Corey. J. Cartwright, r. I. A. Capers. E. Greengra's, o. f. .J. Lament. J. Harding, 1. f. • Smith. ' M. Tarrytown Horticultural Society Outing:. The members of the Tarrytown Horti- cultural Society and their friends, in all numbering nearly 100, gathered at the TARRYTOWN HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY OUTING. (Group of gardeners and friends.) Beck hotel. Rye Beach, N. Y,, on Wednes- day, August 17, for their "annual bath. ' This youthful society has gathered within its fold a large body of members, some of them horticulturists by profession, others because they love the w ork and devote their spare moments to it. Rye Beach is one of those summering resorts that are reached by many routes, but principally by troUey, so the time-honored four-in- hand coach was notin evidence, but each chose his own good time and the modern means of transit. Before the gong was sounded for dinner there were over 100 persons waiting who claimed kinship with the society, but mostly (we regret to say) of the sterner sex. Not being an exceptionally early riser, we did not reach the beach until the sun had almost climbed to the highest point, and we fancy we were about the last to arrive. By that time — ^judging by the coloring of the water — the ablutions were nearly over and everybody — well wetted down outside — was clamoring for some- thing to dampen down the inner man. A regular beach dinner had been con- tracted for, and to see the way that some of those land-lubbers disposed of the clam chowder, oysters, lobster, etc., would have done a dyspeptic stomach good. It was a regular fish dinner, well served and ample enough for a gourmand. As there are many constructions put upon "fish dinners" generally, it might be well to explain that this was not a "fish dinner" according to the modern definition of the term, which is understood to be some- thing that keeps you tied to your seat all afternoon pouring down various liquid mixtures to keep the fish afloat; for just as soon as cigars were reached everybody sallied forth to get their picture taken. Some were taken in, others were left out. The great event of the afternoon was a shooting contest, but the sixth com- mandment was not broken. The birds were made of original clay, and a little yellow paint sufficed for feathers. The ardour was there just the same, and to hear the click, click, of the different makes of fire-arms you might have mis- taken the place for Port Arthur or a Japanese bombardment. Others enjoyed themselves bowling, and some went boating. The camera fiend was around and caught F. R. Pierson and E. W. Newbrand, amongst others, in a very- happy frame of mind about to start for unknown seas in a naptha launch. Others, mostly the young and gay of this generation, found much pleasure in hanging around the hotel piazza drinking various brands cf soda water and listen- ing to the warbling of a young lady who was billed to sing the latest popular air, "Blue Bells," once every fifteen minutes. The shooting was fast and furious, some- thing like 1,000 clay birds being either broken or frightened to death, and those that did escape the guns were lost in the surf forever. Wm. Scott "^as the prime mover in the shooting contest, but when it came to a count of birds killed or torn to pieces it was found that Robt. White was first and President Ballantyne second, their respective scores being 21 and 20, out of 25. In the bowling contest it would be a shame to mention figures. Those pins struck to the floor as if they had been glued to it. The balls — according to some of the boys — were one-sided; others tried to bet their shirts that the floor was off the level, but still the pins stuck there. Tarrytown isn't likely to become an important factor in the near future in the S. A. F. bowling contest. The most ungallant feature of the whole thing was that nearly all of the members left their wives and families at home, and a number of them struggled home early (next morning) to inquire after the well being of their loved ones; but, on the whole, it might have been worse. There were several friends present from a dis- tance, notably Robt. Allan, gardener to E. C. Benedict, and Robt. Williamson, gardener to Mrs. Anderson, Greenwich, Conn., also D. Eraser, gardener to Mr. Frick, Pittsburg. Traveler, Monmouth, III.— Thomas Hewitt, the veteran florist, is seriously ill. Mr. Hew- itt has just completed and planted two new houses. 2-inch pots, $1 50 per dozen; SlO.CO per 100; from 414-inch pots, $2.00 per dozen; $15.00 per 100. Satisfaction guaranteed. PAUL MADER, East Stroudsburg. Pa. Primula Obconica Grandiflora. ALBA, ROSEA and FORBESI. 2-inoh, per 103 $t.75 GIANT P*NSIES, from fine seed, now readv at bargain prices. $2.25 per 1000; $'0.00 per 5900; 60c per 100, prepaid. C4SH. SHIPPENSBURC, PA. BYER FLORAL CO., 262 The American Florist. Sept. J, Field-Grown Carnations It Has Been a Good Growing Season With Us and Plants are in Fine Sliape, Strong and Bushy. WHITE. Per ICO JOOO FLORS HILL 4.00 35.00 Peru 6.00 50.00 White Cloud 4 50 40.00 Gov. Wolcott 6.00 50.00 Norway 5.00 40 00 Queen Louise 5.00 40.00 PINK. Mrs. T. W. Lawson $6.00 $50.00 Mrs. Nelson 5.00 45.00 Mrs. Higinbotham 4.00 3500 Guardian Angel 4.00 35.00 McKinley 6.00 50,00 RED. Chicago 6.00 50.00 Mrs. Ine 4.00 35.00 Roosevelt 6.00 50.00 Estelle 6.00 50.00 Harlowarden 4.50 40.00 VARIEGATED. Mrs. Bradt 6,00 50,00 Rose Plants strong Stock from 2i4-inch Pots. Low Prices to Close Out. IIMfl F inmi The finest pink rose Ulll/L' jmill yet introduced, faeau- ^^ tiful color, free bloomer, best money-maker. S20.00 per 100; $150.00 per 1000. Per 100 1000 Golden Gate $2.50 $20.00 3-INCH POTS. Per JOO 1000 Chatenay ......$5,00 $4000 Maid 3.50 3000 Golden Gate 3.50 30.00 All Stock sold under express condition that if not satisfactory it is to be returned immediatelvt when money will ba refunded. PETER REINBERG, 51 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. Please mention the A vierican Florist when writing. Field-Grown Carnations. Our Wolcott plants are exceptionally fine. Per lOOPerlOCO WOLCOTT $6.00 $55.00 MoKINLEY 5.00 45.f0 GLACIKR 5.00 45,00 JOOST 4.00 40.0U ESTELLE 6.00 45 00 A. C. CANFIELD, Springfield, III. ROSES and CARNATIONS.. strong 3-in. Stock, Will Soon Do To Cut From. Per lOU Per 1000 Bride, Maid, Ivory, Gate $4.00 $35.00 Petle, extra fine. 5.00 Jooat, Armazindy, very strong 5.00 45.00 BOSTON FERNS, choice, fresh looking plants, 3^-incn, $4.00; 3-inoh, $8.00; 4- inch, extra strong, good as 5-incb, $15.00 per 100. W. H. GULLETr & SONS, Lincoln, III. 150,000 FIELD GROWN QUEEN LOUISE, white ENCHANTRESS, light pink LAWSON, pink MRS. POTTER PALMER, scarlet.. CHICAGO, red J. H. MANLEY, scarlet MRS. E. A. NELSON, pink GOV. ROOSEVELT, crimson J. L. DILLON, CARNATIONS. MACEO. crimson .06 FLORIANA, pink .05 ETHEL CROCKER, pink OS ELDORADO, yellow 05 SUCCESS, light pink .....•..; OS ORIOLE, scarlet .05 MERMAID, pink .05 .06 DOROTHY, pink , .05 Bloomsburg, Pa. .06 .10 .07 .06 .06 .06 .06 Field -Grown CARNATIONS strong, Healthy Plants, Free From Uisease. WHITE. Per 100 Per 1000 While Cloud $4.50 $40.00 Norway 5.00 40.00- Her Majesty 5-00 45.00 Queen Louise 5.00 40.00 PINK. Mrs. Lawson 6.00 55.00 Cressbrook 4.50 40.00 Guardian Angel (Sport) 4.50 40.00 Enchantress 8.00 75.00 Mrs. Higinbotham 4.50 40.00 Morning Glory S.OO 45.00 RED. Mrs. Potter Palmer 5.00 40.00 America 4.00 35.00 Estelle 6.00 60.00 Harlowarden 4.50 40.00 VARIEGATED. Prosperity 6.00 50.00 WIETOR BROS., 51 Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO. Please mention the American Florist when writings For Sale. Per 100 Per 1000 50,000 FLORA HILL $4.00 $30.00 10,000 GUARDIAN ANGEL 4.00 30.00 1,000 NELSON 4.00 30.00 1,000 LAWSON 4 00 30.00 JACOB P. PHILLIP, 4468 N. Western Ave., CHICAGO. Please 7neniion the A merican Florist when writing. GROWN Carnations MRS. LAWSON per 100, $5.00 FLORA HILL PERU WHITE CLOUD QUEEN LOUISE SMILAX, 3-inch, strong ASPARAGUS Plumosus Nanus, 3-inch 4.50 4.50 4.50 4.50 3.00 5.00 SCHARFF BROS., Van Wert, Ohio. Fine Healthy Field-Grown Plants. No Stem Rot. Per 100 Per 1000 LAWSON, pink $5.00 $45.00 NELSON, pink 5.00 45.00 GUARDIAN ANGEL, pink 4.00 35.00 HIGINBOTHAM, pink S.OO 4S.0O FLORA HILL, white 4.00 35.0O WHITE CLOUD, white 5 00 45.00 QUEEN LOUISE, white S-00 45.00 PERU, white 5.00 45.00 JOOST, pink 4.00 35-00 LORD, pink 4.00 3S.0O GEO. REINBERG, 51 Wabash Avenue, Please mention the A merican Florist when writifiip. 60,000 FIELD-GROWN CARNATIONS. CLEAN, HEALTHY, STOCKY PLANTS. ENCH ANTR ESS $7.00 to $8. 00 per lOO LAWSON 4.00to 6.00perlOO Flora Hill Guardian Angel Morning Glory Marquis Higinbotham E. A.. Nelson Crane America Apollo Roosevelt Gomez Harlowarden Dorothy Whitney Stella Alba Lillian Pond Prosperity. Above varieties, $4.00 to $5.00 per 100; $35.00 to $45.00 per 1000. Write for prices on large orders. 300 long heavy strings ASPARAGUS PLUMO* SUS and 200 large strings SMILAX to cut cheap. W. H. Watson^ LAPEER, MICH. FIELD-CROWN CARNATIONS LARGE HEALTHY PLANTS. MORNING GLORY J $ 4.00 per 100: JOOST, C80CKEK | 35.00 per 1000. Pot-Grown in 3. 3/, and 4-inch. Good Bunchy Plants. 500 l-AWSON I 300 CROCKER - J4.00 per 100. 300 JOOST \ OHAM^nXl 1025 So. Cameron SI., • ll^l^SW't HARRISaURC, PA. '904- Th E American Florist. 263 »-n CARNATIONS Free from Stem Rot. WHITE. Per 100 Per 1000 Gov. Wolcott $6.00 $60.00 6 00 60.00 6.00 60.00 6.00 46.00 White Cloud 6.00 45.00 PINK. (Liaht.) 8.00 70.00 6.00 50.00 PINK. (Dark.) 6.00 50 00 Mrs, Nelson 6.00 60.00 Mrs. Roosevelt Dorothy 6.00 6.00 5.00 VARIEGATED. Marshall Field 7.00 S. J. REUTER, Westerly, R.I. Please mention the American Florist when writing. DO YOU WANT Carnations? STRONG, HEALTHY FIELD PUNTS. Per 100 Per 1000 10,000 Francis Joost J3.00 S25.00 .5,000 Marquis 3 f 0 2753 3,000 Norway 3 50 30 00 3000 Prospi-hty 3.50 30.00 3,C00 Lawson 3 50 34.00 1,500 Glacier 3.50 34 00 5u0 Apollo 4.0O 10.000 Asp. Plumosus Nanus, beautiful plants from ay-inuh pots, %i ■& per luO: $20 00 per 1000. Sprengeri, same size, 81.50 per IGO; $12 50 per 10.0. The above stock is guaranteed flrst-class and will receive special attention as to packing, etc. CASH WITH ORDEE. The W. T. Buckley Plant Co. SPRINGFIELD, ILL. Field-Grown Carnation Plants. Extra Strong plants of Wolcott, Prosperitj', Hill, Marv Wood, Palmer, Hijiinbotham, S3.00 per 100; $50.00 per liOO. Strong plants of Har- lowarden, Wolcott, Palmer, Prosperity, Hill, White Cloud, Higinbotham, Aoollo, Mary Wood, $5.00 ptr 100; $40 00 per 1000. Joost, $4.00 per 100. ROSE PLANTS. Strong stock, 2H and 3H-inch. Per 1000 4000 2j4-inch Maids, extra fine $30.00 3000 3H-inch Brides, extra fine 41 00 4000 3}i-inchQaie 35.00 STEVIAS. strong 314-inch, per 1000 $18.00 CHRYSANTHEMUMS Duokham, 2!4-inch, $10.00 per 100. Eeiman, Chadwick, Eaton, Plumridge, Salter, Willowbrook, Etherington, Parr, Intensitv, Kalb, .Jones, Yellow Jones, Chatauqua Gold. Yellow Eaton, Gold Mine, Pockett, $ i 00 per 100; $18.00 per 1000. POEHLMAWN BROS. CO.. Morton Cro0c each ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS NANUS, 4-inoh, $10.00 per 100. KENTIA PALMS. L. H. FOSTER, 45 King St., Dorchestar, Mats. GOOD FERNS. BOSTON FERNS, short and busby, each, 50c; per dozen, $6.C0: oer 100, $45.00. PIERSON FERNS, fine bushy plants, $1.00 each; 8-inch, $1.35 each. JOHN SCOTT, Brooklyn, N. Y. Keep Street Greenhouses. Asparagus Sprengeri ajf-inch pots, at $2.00 per 105. PLUMOSUS, 2)i-inoh pots, per 100 $2.50 BOSTON FERNS, 5-inch pots, each 35 Fine Plants, Ready for a Shift. JOHN BROD, Niles Center, III. from flats, ready for 2-in.. strong and thrifty. Asparagus Seedlings Plumosus Nanus, true, $12 00 per ICOO; $1,50 per 100. Plumosue. true. $13.00 per 1000; $1.50 per 100. 250 at lOOO rate. Plumotus Nanus, 2i.4-inch, ready for benching from open ground, fine, $20.10 per 1(00; $2.50 per KO Prepaid. Cash with order. Write us for large lots. Gillett & James, Yalaha Conservatories, Yalaha, Fla. JOSEPH HEACOCK, WYNCOTE, PA. GROWER OF Keutia Belmoreana '""Kentia Forsteriaua Nebraska Grown. Violet Plants The CALIFORNIA and PRINCESS OF WALES. rine big field-grown clumps. 30,000 plants more than we need. Sold at a great reduction. — PRICES: California Se.OO per lOO; $50.00 per lOOO. 2000 or more at $45.00 per 1000. This arand '.^M.i.wi ■•■«■ ginglo IS a money-maker. PrinCGSS of WalOS. vf'^" ''" '"*'' *^*'*' straight, a d«eper mauve. Continuous Terms: CASH or REFERENCES. Money refunded if not satisfactory. Express charges equalized on long shipments. We can reach Chicago, St. Louis, Kansas City, Denver and Minneapolis, over night. -Samples lOo. TRY US.- CLIFTON HILL FLORAL CO., 45lh and Cameron Sfs., OIVISHS. COIV1P7IRE OUR PRICES TO OTHERS. IS FULL SIZE STOCK. OURS Kentia Belmoreana, 3in. Our price, $5.00 per ICO. Kenlia Forstetiana. "in. ex. st'g. Our price. «1. 60 ea. " " "-'" ■ .50each. Lalania, strong 6-in. Our price 30c each! l.COeach. " Special grown, 7-in. Our price.. 50c each! 1.25 each. " Specimens, 8-in. Our price $1.20 each. 6-in. Forsleriana, 7-in. made-up, •We s^ll et-xx-y cit»s.«itit:y. ALBERT FUCHS, "^ '^''"«'."'„".f;,!"""" 2045-59 North Halsted St., CHICAGO. GERANIUMS... Rooted Cuttings. Fail Delivery. Varieties I have are: Nutt, Le Soliel, Riccard, Doyle, Trego, Peter Henderson, Castiis, Le Brie, Perkins, Viaud, Poitevine, Le Francias, Castellane and Buchner. Special price for fall delivery. Send for it. Good cuttings will make good plants. I am going to give you good cuttings and want your orders whether for too or 20,000. ALBERT M. HERR, ^"r' Please mention the A merican Florist when writing. Palms and Asparagus Cheap. Per 100 Latania Bor., S-in. pot, seed leaves.. 3.00 " " 3-in. pot, 16-18 in., 2-8 cbr. Ivs. 12.00 " " 6-in. pot, 18-20 in., 8-4 chr. Ivs. 15.00 " " 6-in. pot, 20-24 in., 4 chr. Ivs. 20.00 Kentia Bel., 2K-in. pot, 6- 8 in. ,2 leaves. .10.00 " " 3 -in. pot, 8-10 in., 8-4 leaves.. 12.60 " " 4 -in. pot, 12-16 in., 4-5 leaves. 16.00 Atparagui Sprengeri, 2-inch $2.00 Asparagus Plumosus Nanus, 2-inch 2.50 " ■' 3-inch 6.00 SHERMIN NURSERY CO., CHARLES CITY. lA. Please mention the A merican Florist when writings Poinsettias 21/i-inch pots, $6.00 per lOO; $50.00 per 1000. In 5,000 lots, $40.00 per 1000. John Ziegenthaler, ''V'H?t"i£k"£p'JiTVA. Please mention-the American Florist when writing. 100,000 EXTRA STROIVG Asparagus Plufflosus Nanus. 2-INCH, $20.00 PER 1000. Cash, Express Prepaid. 250 at 1000 Rate. California Carnation Co. Loomis, Cal. Per 100 Plumosus Nanus, 214-inch pots, per 1000 $20.00; $2.50 Sprengeri, Oct. 1st 2.00 Chinese Primroses, 214-inch pots 2.00 Forbesi 2.00 Cinerarias, Sept. 1 2.00 Pansy Plants, Sept., per lOOO $2.50 .60 Pansy Seed, large flowering, oz 4.00 CASH JOS. H. CUNNINGHAM, DaUware, 0. Asparagus Plumosus, 2-inrh pots, S3.00 per 100- S.O.Oo per 1000. 600 at 1000 rate. Asparagus Decumbens, 3-inch pots, 50d per doz- $3.00 per 100. ^ ' Asparagus Sprenge'i. 2-inch pots, $2 00 per 100- SIS Ou per 1000. SCO at 1000 rate. Asparagus Sprengeri, strong, 3-inch pots, 75o per doz.; $5 00 per 100 Crotons. fancy varieties, 4-inoh pots, 92.00 per doz Smilax, 2)4-inch pots, $3 00 per 100; $15.00 per lOOo! C. EISELE, 11th & Jefferson Sis.. Philadelphia. Pa. BtGONIfl SK 2i4-)ach pots, $15 00 per 100. Write for prices en large lots. Stock guaranteed absolutely free from disease. THOMAS ROLAND, Naliant, Mass. 268 The American Florist. Sept. J, 6 AMBOO CANES $6.00 per 1000. WM, ELLIOTT & SOBS, to York. KORAL LETTERS For Sale by all Wholesale Houses. Koral Mfg. Co., 12 Hawley Place, Boston, Mass. Please mention the American Florist when writing. SHEEP MANURE Diied, TTnpuIverized and Pulverized. — WBITB FOB PRIOBS. MONTTnT fertilizer CO., Elgin, 111. Please mention the A merican Florist when writinc Wired Toothpicks 10,000, |1.£3; 60,000, t6.26. Manufactured b; W. J. COWEE. BERLIN. N. Y. Sample Free. For sale bjr dealers. Please mention the A merican Florist when writing. GREEN SILKALINE. D« not be put oD with cheap tubititute*. John C. Meyer & Co., 80 Kingston St, BOSTON, MASS. SIEBERT'S ZINC Never Rust GLAZING POINTS ____za ARE POSITIVELY __--^^^iJ^B THE BEST. LAST — -=^^^^~^"^"^ FOREVER. Over 9,000 Iba. now in use. A sure preventive of glass slip- ping. Effective on large or small elass. Easy to drive, easy to extract. Two sizes. % % , 40c per lb., by mail 16o extra; 7 lbs., 52.50; 15 lbs., 35.00 by express. For sale by the trade. CHAS. T. SIEBERT, Sla. B., Pillsburo, Pa. Please mention the A merican Florist when writing. Over $70,000 Has been paid by the FLORISTS' HAIL ASSOCIATION for glass broken by hail. For particulars address JOHN G. ESLER, Sec'y, Saddle River, N. J. 11^ Regan Printing House CATALOGUES NURSERY SEED FLORISTS' 87-91 Plymouth Place. CHICAOO. SIGMUND GELI^ER, FLORISTS' SUPPLIES and RIBBONS. t08 West 28th Street, I«eA?»^ TTorls:. NOVELTIES always on hand. Xt is good business policy ^ ^ ^ ' to mention tlie ,^ «^ e?" American Florist when writing to an advertiser. ROSSIG BROTHERS, MANUFACTURERS OF .^irtifloial r^ea^res. ALL STYLES IN HUNDREDS OF DIFFERENT DESIGNS. PAPER AND MUSLIN. SMILAX, YARDS and PIQUETS. Samples Furnished to the Jobbing Trade Only. 4 0^ "West Rroet-CL-wEk-y, PT^W ^VOie^. For WAX FLOWERS, BASKETS, WAX FLORAL IT'lorists. DESIGNS, WHEAT SHEAVES, Etc,, send lo J Cf III LI U HCr JBr f*t\ 1928 Germantown Ave.. • iSXXlXbJM W v\/,f Ask for our Illustrated Catalogue. Philadelphia. "Eureka" Weed Killer. Saves Weeding, Keeps Paths, etc, clear without disturbing or staining the graveU Soluble Powder, readily mixed and applied. large Size Tin, enough lor 100 aquare jardt, 75 cl«. each. Special prices to Cemeteries and buyers in large quantities. Full directions with each tm. Vaughau's Seed Store, CHICACO: NEW YOHKl 84'86 Randolph St. 1 4 Barclay SL WATERPROOF Corner Locli Style. The best, strangest and neatest foldinei cut flower box ever made. Cheap, durable. To try them once is to use them always. Per 100 Per 1000 Size Ko. 0. 3x4x20 $300 S19.0( 1. 3x 4V4X16 1.90 17.50 2. 3i 6x18 2.00 19.00 3. 4x8x18 2.50 23.00 4. 3x5x24 2.75 26.00 6 4x8x22 3.00 28.50 " 6. 4x8x28 3.75 86.00 " 7. 6x16x20 5.50 54.00 8. 3x7x21 3.0O 28.50 " 9. 5x10x35 6.50 62.00 " 10. 7x20x20 9.50 67.50 " 11. 3i4x5s30... 3.00 28.50 Sample free on application. No charge for printing on orders above 250 boxes. Terms cash. THE LIVINGSTON SEED COMPANY, BOX 1 04. COLUMBUS, OHIO. GUT FLOWER BOXES The King Construction Go. New Root Construction, Automatic Stokers, Water Tube Steam Boiler, Automatic and Hand Ventilators NORTH TONAWANDA, N. Y. 32 Church St., TORONTO, ONT. L. BAUMANN & CO. 76-78 Wabash Ave., CHICACO, Manufacturers and Importers of METALLIC. NATURAL PRESERVED AND ARTIFICIAL Chiffons, Cycas Leaves and all other Supplies, also Preserved Palms and Artificial Flowers. Funeral Designs Fumi^atln^ Kind Tobacco n-«...J»_'<"-LS ALL APHIS IN ONE NIGHT r OWUCr in ■■' liW'' IlXlrf.'' ft., at a rnst of 10c. A 5 II). tri.i) pkc will r.o.sl nothinir if you will pa.v tlir cxprrsH cliArj^cs rm it. Our booklet tolls of it. Write Depl. C. foril. Tlir II. A. STOOTIIOl I- COMl'ANY IIG, 117,118 Wfst St., N. Y..C'ity MODEL EXTENSION CARNATION SUPPORT Made with two or tliree circles. En- dorsed by all the Leading Carnation growers as the best support on the mar- ket. Pat. July 27, '97, May 17, '98 Prompt Shipment Gtiaranteed. IGOE BROS. 226 North 9th St., BROOKLYN, N. Y. Light wooden Express'' Boxes lorthe ahlp- ment of cut flowers and plants. Sizes. Per 100 3x 4x20 S 2.00 S.'L 5x24 2.25 3s 7x21 2.25 6x 6x34 3.40 4x13x24 4.50 5x12x24 4.80 6x12x24 5.25 6x12x30 6.40 5x12x36 7 00 6x12x36 7.50 6x15x42 10.25 6x15x48 1150 Samples free. Prompt shipments. Terms: $5.00 and under cash with order please. Approved reference, 2 per cent 10 days. Net cash 6J days. CETMORE BOX FACTORY, Belleville, Ala. Owned and operated by Caldwell the Woodsman. Please mention the A merican Florist when writing. Tin Foil Plain, Fancy. Printed & Mounted. Manufactured by The Gonlsy Foil Go. 521 to 541 West 25th St., NEW YORK. Please metition the A merican Florist when writing. A. HERRMANN, jt Cape Flowers, all colors, J- Cycas Leaves, Metal Designs, J- and All Florists' Supplies. Send for Prloss. 404-412 Eaat 34th St. NEW YORK. 1904- Th E American Florist. 269 OUR MAIN POINT IS TO SATISFY OUR TRADE. 7,500 Bales of Moss on hand for 1904. THE N.J.MosslPeatGo. Established 1890. — IRVING PREDMORE, Prop. Successor to Predmore Bros., Wholesale and Retail Dealers in Moss and Peat BARNEGAT, N. J. Natural Growth Moss, bales of 5 bbls., $2.25; bales of 10 bbls., $4.25. This grade is for fine design work. Selected Stock Moss, bales of 5 bbls., $2.60; balesof lObbls., $5.00. This grade is for extra fine design work and for special occasions. For Nursery Stock Moss, please w^rite for prices. For cash with order we will allow 6 per cent. off. Leaf Mould, Fibrous and Rotted Peat Price per one barrel sack as follows; Discount ior cash. 10 per cent,, 5 per cent, thirty days. Lots of 1 to S sacks, $1.00. Lots of 5 sacks, 90 cents. Lots of 10 sacks, 80 cents. Lots of 16 sacks, 75 cents. Lots of 20 sacks, 70 cents. Lots of 26 sacks, 6S cents. While -we aim to keep up our quality and quan- tity, please do not let other firms deceive you, as we know of instances where dealers cut prices. They sell an inferior grade and also reduce the quantity. GREEN CLUMP MOSS, per sack, 1 to 6, $1.60; 6 sacks, $1.26; 10 sacks, $1.12; 20 sacks, $1.00. SILVER SAND, per bbl., 1 to S, $1.76; 5 bbls., $1.60; 10 bbls., $1.25; 20 bbls., $1.12; 26 bbls., $1.00. HONORABLE MENTION. Society of Americax Florists : This is to certify that Irving Predmore is entitled to Honorable Mention for having clean and well packed Spbagnum Moss and Peat. Exhibited at Cleveland. Ohio, August 18-21, 1896. Wm. J. Stewart, William Scott, Secretary. President. NOTICE. Enclose this coupon with the cash and you may have your choice of these special offers: Natural Growth. Selected. One ten barrel bale for $3.90 $4.60 Two ten barrel bales for 7.75 8.75 Three ten barrel bales lor 11.50 13.50 Six ten barrel bales for 22.50 25.60 Ten bale lots for 37.00 40.00 This offer will expire on May 1, 1905. Trvino Prbdmore. Will secure you as cheap freight rates as possible. r. aaasaaaasi^gageisSEi^asKi FOLDING BOXES Cheap. n Write lor Samples and Prices. THE KELLER POTTERY COMPANY, Man.i...u,.r. .1 FLORISTS' RED STINDIRD POTS. Azalea Pots, Bulb and Fern Pans, Etc. Write for Price List. 213-15-17-19-21-23 Pearl St., NORRISTOWN, PA. standard Flower Pots TheWHILLDIN POTTERY COMPANY, PHILADELPHIA PA. JERSEY CITY, N. J. LONG ISLAND CITY, N. Y. Traveling Representative, U. CUTLER RYERSON, 108 Third Ave., Newark, N. J. Standard OnX^ Flower... ■ v^ * O If your greenhouses are within 500 miles of the Capitol, write us, we can save you money W. H. ERNEST. 28th and M Streeti. WASHINGTON. D. C. Please mention ike American Florist when writing. GEO. KELLER & SON, MANUFACTURERS OF FLOWER POTS. Before buying write for prices. 361-363 Herndon Street, near Wrightwood Ave., CHICAGO, ILL. Please mention the American Florist when wrxting, THOSE RED POTS "STANDARDS" FULL SIZE AND WIDE BOTTOMS. BULB PANS AND AZALEA POTS. DETROIT FLOWER POT M'F'Y., HARRY BALSLEY, DETROIT, MICH., Rap. 490 Howard St., Please mention the American Florist when writing. SAMPLE POT AND PRICE ON APPLICATION. LIST C. C. POLLWORTH CO., U|k'r.*.V.''"' Please mention the A merican Florist when writing. -WRITE- 1521-23 N. Leavitt St., CHICAGO, ILL, FOE PRICES or Standard Pots I'^J.llI^l porosity combined are the best on the market. Please tnention the A merican Florist when writing. RED POTS WE MaKE THEM. For prices and sample, address the Colesburg Pottery Co., fo°v!?Sf°"''°- National Florists' Board of Trade, Office: 56 Pine Street, New York. Credit Reference Book, A subscription to our Credit List will cost you |10 a year, and it may save you 8100 the first month. Special Reports. We make a specialty of this part of our work. Collections. We collect slow and doubtful accounts. Why not go through your books at once and send as all the claims that ate in arrears?' j Kramer's Pot Hangers THE neatest, simplest, most convenient and only {>ractical device for convert- ng ordinary flower pots into hanging baskets They fit all standard made pots from 2 to ID inches in diameter. The illustration shows how they are attached Just the thing for hanging up ferns, begonias, etc. You can make room and money bv their use. Try them. For Sale by Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. E. F. Winterion Co., . . Chicago. C. C. Pollworth Co., Milwaul(ee, Wit. Price with wire chain ai shown in cut, $1.00 per dozen tiy express. Sample dozen by mail, 11.25. I. N.KRAMERS SON, Cadar RapM>, Iowa. STANDARD FLOWER POTS \ Packed in small crates, easy to handle. Price per crate 1500 2-in., in crate, t4.88 Price per orate 120 7-in., in orate, $4.20 60 8 " 3.00 HANI) KADB. 48 S-in., in crate, $3.80 48 10 " 4.80 24 11 " 8.80 24 12 " 4.80 12 14 " 4.80 6 16 " 4.60 Seed pans, same price as pots. Send for price list of Cylinders for Cut Flowers, Hanging Baskets, Lawn Vases, etc. Ten per cent off for cash with order. Address HILFINGER BROS. POTTERY, Fort Edward. N. Y Or August Rolker & Sons, New York Agents, 31 Barclay Street, New York City. 1500 ZH 5.25 1500 2M 6.00 1000 3 5.00 800 314 5.80 600 4 4.50 320 6 4.51 144 6 3.16 Holds Glass Firmly See the Point IS" PEERLESS Glazing Points are the best, No rigtita or lefta. Box of 1,000 poiDtl 75 cts. poftpaid. HGNBT A. DREEB, >M Clintniit at.,Pkils.,Pa. »»»»mp»»os 270 The American Florist. Sept. ^, Established 1899. Tel. 174 Bergen. Phillips Manufacturing Go. 222-226 Kearney Ave., Jersey City, N. J. ' Horticultural Architects, Builders and Heating Engineers. Designers and Manufacturers of every description of Glass Houses for private or commercial uses. Most modern and up-to-date. If you write or telephone us, we da the rest. RUSTIC WORK A SPECIALTY. GULF CYPRESS GREENHOUSE MATERIAL HOT-BED SASH, BOILERS, PIPES, FITTINGS, VENTILATING APPARATUS. GLASS AT WHOLESALE. We furnish everything for building. Send for prices and catalogues. S. Jacobs & Sons, "'B^p'o'llcLrN^Nn? D. O. Cunningham Glass Co. PITTSBURG, PA. TANK WINDOW GLASS. Hot- House Glass a Specialty. GLASS. GOOD BRANDS. QUICK SHIPMENTS. LARGE STOCK. Warehouse on railroad switch. Be sure and get our prices. Sharp, Partridge & Co. 2Znd SL and Unioii Place, CHICAGO. Sprague Smitli Co. PLATE AND WINDOW GLASS Greenhouse Glass a Specialty. 20B Rand.lDh Slraat. CHICAGO. H. M. HOOKER CO. Window Biass, Paints and Putty, Greenhouse Oiass a Specialty. 08 Wast Raadelph St., CHICAflO. GLASS Is The Most Important Pari of Your Greenhouse. It is made of Glass. Why not have the BE.ST ? "WHITE ROSE" Greenhouse Glass is Made for Greenhouses Exclusively, and sold at the same price as common window glass.. Radiates 257r more sunlight. Lasts twice as long. Used by leading Greenhouse builders and Private Estates . The twentieth century greenhouse is constructed with "WHITE ROSE." Why use commen window glass? Buy "WHITE ROSE" Greenliouse Glass at the same price. IT iS OF SUPERIOR QUALITY AND EXTttA THICK. Delivery of any quantity made anywhere at any time. Write us your needs TO-DAY. STENZEL GLASS CO., SOLE DISTRIBUTORS FOR THE UNITED STATES, ^*^*??;S^,3n*?i:rr..'^=' 2 Huifson St., NEW YORK. Send for pamphlat containing testimonial letters. The Johnston Glass Company Hartford City, Ind. MANUFACTURERS OF Long Distance Telephone. Direct Western Union Wires. Window Glass, GROIND AND CHIPPED GLASS. IHease mention the A mevican Florist when writing. The James H. Rice Co. -IMPORTERS and JOBBERS- GREENHOISE GLASS A SPECIALTY. 'W^lzido-w Ol^tss, X'^Llxx't, PtX't'tTr, eto. 80-82 Wabash Avenue and 34 to 40 South Water Street, CHICAGO. Mease mention the A merican Florist when Tvriting* MASTICA TRADE MARK REGISTERED. FOR GLAZING GREENHOUSES SOLE MANUFACTURERS F. O. PIERCE COMPANY NEW YORK AT ALL SEED STORES SUCCESSFUL SELLERS are the ittcceuful growen who advertlie iajtjtjtjtjtjtjtjt — 1 THH AMERICAN FLORIST. igo^. The American Florist. 271 ►♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦I We Are Selling RIGHT ALONG TO FLORISTS WHO APPRECIATE THE VALUE "^^ OF HUSTLING FOR BUSINESS, ALL THE YEAR ROUND. I|U SlIJI^fMfFR *^"^ " * steady sale for Flower Vases, Jardinieres, Sheaves, Cycas Leaves wj«-»lBi««— ■% and Vreaths and all the thousand and one Sundries that we keep in stock all the time to accommodate every want. All orders, however small, receive careful attention. ♦ ♦ ♦ 50—56 N. Fourth St PHILADELPHIA, PA. •9 Please mention the American Florist when writing. Twemlow's Liquid Old Engiisli Glazing Putty. HAMiVlOND'S GREENHOUSE WHITE PAINT. Used All O-v-er. BENJ. HAMMOND, FISHKILL-ON-HUDSON. N. Y. Dlllipp Rider-Enoson. Second-hand. From rumro 845.00 up; ail repairs; other makes; new; cheap. Dfllt CDC S^(^o°*3-liAi^d Greenhouse Boilers guar- DUILtno anteed. Send for prices; state size wanted. New 2-in. full lengths, with coupling, 82ic. a foot. Good serviceable second-hand, 2-Jn., oMc; m-in., 53^c; IM-in-. 35!ic; 1-in., 3c; 9i-iii., 2^40. New and old fittings and valves. CADnCU UnCP New, fl^-ln., guaranteed lOO-lbs PIPE GLASS pressure, 7V4o per ft.; 3^-in. not guaranteed, 4^o per ft. New. American, 50-ft. boxes, 16x24. double thick, 13.10 per box; 16x18, 14x30 and 12x16 double, $2.88 per box; 12x16, single, 83.30 per box; 12x12 and 8x10, single, %l.\h per box. Carload and import orders solicited. UnTDCn CACU ^^^- cypress, 3x6-ft., from 70c nUIDtU oAOn up; glazed, complete, from SI. 60 up. Get our prices on New Cypress Building Material, Ventilating Apparatus. Oil. White Lead, Putty, Paint, Points, etc. OLD GREENHOUSES BOUGHT. SEND FOR PRICES ON STEAM FiniNS TOOLS. References: Bradstreet's, Dunn's or Broadway Bank of Brooklyn. METROPOLITAN MATERIAL CO., i398-1408 Metropolitan Ave., BROOKLYN, N. Y. PUase mention the A merican Florist when writing Boston Florist Letter Go. MANUFACTURERS OP FLORISTS' LETTERS. Thi'j woorten box nicely stained and var- nlslied, 18x30x18 made In two sectiong, one for eacli size letter, given away wltli first order of 500 letters. Block Letters, \Vi or 2-inoh size, per 100. $2.00. Script Letters, $4. Fastener with each letter or word. Used by leadinz florists everywhere and for sale by all wholesale florists and supply dealers. N. F. McCarthy, Treas. and Manager, 84 Hawley St., BOSTON, MASS. IX is good business policy to mention The.... AMERICAN FLORIST When vou write to an advertiser IMPROVED ^JENNINGS IRON GUTTER. Use our Patent IRON BENCH FITTINGS and Roof Supports. Improved Vaporizing Pans VENTILATING For Tobacco Extracts, Etc. Send for Circulars. i^^^_^^.^^^^^^ DILLER, CASKET & CO., jenningsbTothers. APPARATUS. S. W. Cor. Sixth and Bark Sts., P£IIl^.A.r>^ILrf*C21.^^. ^—...^-^^^^ Please mention the A merican Florist when writing. M. RICE & CO.. Importers and Manufacturers, Leading Florisfs* ^,8 Filbert Street, Supply House and ■*■_•■ j ■ •_• n Ribbon Specialists. Pluiadelpilia, Pa. Please mention the A merican Florist when writing. r"LORIST Plain, Violet, Rose ri OIL MADE BY The John J, Grooke Go. 155 Ave. D, NEW YORK. 149 Fulton St., CHICAGO. REED & KELLER, 122 Wast 25lh St., NEW YORK. Importers and Manufacturers of FLORISTS' SUPPLIES Galax Leaves and all Decorative Greens. New York Agents for Caldwell's Monroe, Ala., "Parlor Brand" Smilax. Please mentj'on the A merican Florist when writing. LVANS IMPROVED APPJUUffUS \ WRITt roR tLLUSTRATtD ^ATALOCUC quAKn c/rrfucM/ff WO/BO. ^.f^it-Jr-dr- RICHMOND. iNO >;/>;.;v.gi.;ftAtf..»>aM.. CYPRESS is Far MopE Durable Than PINE rClYPRESSi sSash bars UPTq32 F£ET_OR LONGER. OREENHOUSE AND OTKER building MjO^TERIAL, MEN FURNISHED TO SUPERINTEND ERECTION When Desired. Sjend for our Circuiarls. THtA*'^ AT H. H. BATTLES', NEWTOWN SQUARE, PA. (.V view from the residence.) 1904. The American Florist. 279 New York. The market is very quiet and business anything but what it should be at the opening of September. The demand is light and the supply unusually heavy, which conditions sorely tax the selling resources of the commission men. Asters dominate the market and seem to be the daily bugbear. What to do with the heavy shipments arriving is the problem which greets most all consignees every morning. Hotels and restaurants are tiring of them, and this outlet is in con- sequence diminishing. Flowers of poor quality are not wanted at any price, and it is strictly extra choice stock only which commands maximum figures, and the movement of this is mournfully slow. In general the quality runs fair, due no doubt to the weather of the past two weeks, which has been particularly favor- able to asters. The supply of gladioli is tapering, but there is still more coming than can be taken care of. Lilies are not selling as well as they did last week. The supply is increasing and prices are affected. Carnations are fairly plentiful, and some of fine quality are to be seen here and there. Dahlias are a drug, with the exception of brilliant red sorts, which appear to go ofi" well, although they soon drop. Roses clean up fairly well when of choice quality, but poor stock bangs fire. The general run of roses now coming in is pretty good, but there is much re-grading done when the stock is opened up. The first auction sale of the season was held at Cleary's Horticultural Hall on Wednesday. The earliness of the season rather mitigated against the attendance, but at the time of writing the hall looked busy. The catalogue covers lots from the Parkville Nurseries, J. M. Keller, the Flatbush Floral Company, O. Grunde- mann, Louis Schmutz, Julius Roehrs, Chas. Bird, Cypress Hill Floral Company, and miscellaneous lots. Palms, decora- tive and ornamental plants, and bulbs for autumn planting completed the bill of fare. At the opening of the Astor new $5,000,000 hotel Fleischman's floral quarters attracted considerable atten- tion. There are two very conspicuous departments, one on each side of the main entrance to the lobby. The visiting ladies were supplied with corsage souve- nirs ot asters and roses. Artificial flowers and vines were largely used for decora- tive effects in the different dining rooms, while gladioli entirely were used for the table decorations. C. E. Young is tem- porarily in charge. George Bast, tor many years a promi- nent landscape gardener at Prospect park, Brooklyn, died at his home, 168 Wyckofif street, Brooklyn, August 26, in the 80th year of his age. He was born in Germany, and was an architect in that country prior to coming to the United States." His death was due to a compli- cation of diseases due to advanced age. He leaves three daughters and two sons. Burial was made in Evergreen cemetery, the service being according to the masonic ritual. J. K. Allen arrived home from Europe on the Baltic September 1. He expresses himself as highly pleased with his trip on this leviathan. Rough weather was experienced during the first two days of the trip, but the 3,000 passengers on board scarcely felt motion. Mr. Allen says the boat should be called a floating city. ' — Burglars paid a visit to the private conservatories of John Lewis Childs, August 26, and effected an entrance by ^I^Ml rj.-;>-. 1 M H |^^^j^|g;i^^^!^^S^SP B I HUB hhi |H i^^v^H^S ^H H ^^ j| ■H \\ t^99 mm: <^ ,-j|^H ^ffiipfw^ Eajj^S '"sH '#'1^ fpl ^^^^^^^^^^HHjk ^^Hh^^^' ^^' pi m AT H. H. BATTLES', NEWTOWN SQUARE, PA. (Rustic bridge leading to woods.) removing a few panes of glass. They took as souvenirs several rare plants and about $150 worth of books, the lat- ter the property of Adolf Jaenicke, man- ager of the private department. Joseph Wacker, of Whitestone, L. I., is mourning the loss of a man, horse and wagon — not so much the man as the out- fit. Mr. Wacker brought the man and the team over to the depot on Saturday, and gave instructions as to the return, for which he is still waiting. Alex. J. Guttman, the Twenty-ninth street wholesale florist, has purchased the greenhouse establishment of C. H. Hagert at Summit, N. J.,and will continue its operation. The houses are all planted and shipments of roses will commence in a few days. Store renovating is still much in evi- dence, and white paint is being spread over large areas. The wholesalers have discontinued early closing and 6 o'clock is again the end of the day. Charles Zeller& Son, of Flatbush, have just completed a new two-story building of large proportions, which will be used for storage and as loading quarters for teams. R. Dryer, of Woodside, L. I., is building two large greenhouses, and if it can be done before the season gets too late will build three or four more. Ernest Berger, of Yonkers, is bringing to the New York Cut Flower Exchange small lots of Russian violets fine in quality. Mrs. Ed. Laufer, of Queens, L. I., is sending to market large quantities of crimson dahlias. Charles Carlin, of Thorley's, is again in harness, after a two months' sojourn up the Hudson. The first fall meeting of the Florists' Club will be held on Monday, Septem- ber 12. Wm. Ghormley is sojourning at Dan- ville, N. Y., but is expected home next week. Alex S. Burns, of Woodside, is home after a month spent at Delaware Water Gap. Louis Schmutz, of Flatbush, is cutting from a fine house of longiflorum lilies. J. H. Troy returned from Europe August 27. Visitors: Mark Aitken, Springfield, Mass., and Ben Rubel, Chicago; R. C Pye, Nyack, N. Y. 280 The American Florist. Sept. 10, Chlcas:o. Out-of-town demand showed a slight spurt the last few days, acting as a sort of harbinger of the coming season's busi- ness. The continued aster glut, how- ever, has a depressing effect on prices of other stock, and it is not likely that this market will assume a healthy feeling until a good frost causes outdoor stuff to be a thing of the past. American Beauty and Liberty are showing up in goodly numbers, the latter being rather small as yet. Dealers do not experience any trouble in moving these favorite roses, although frequently at a price below market quotations. Carna- tions continue to improve in quality, most shippers having blooms that should stand distance shipping reasona- bly well. At the regular meeting of the Florists' Club, held September 15, James Harts- home occupied the chair in the absence of the president. In a discussion of the recent convention P. J. Hauswirth again called attention to the fact that it is not possible to hold a national convention of the best character in an exposition city. Messrs. Rudd, Vaughan and Coatsworth were appointed a committee to prepare sketches for club badges. J. A. Peterson was a welcome visitor this week, and is offering a choice line of Christmas specialties in plants. Refer- ring to the eastern war Mr. Peterson insists that his sympathies are with the Japanese and proves the statement by showing the initials J A P on his shirt and as near his heart as he can get them. The flower and vegetable exhibit of the Luxemburger Society, held at Kars- hauser Summer garden, Ridge avenue, September 4 and 5, was a great success. Wietor Brothers were awarded first prize, M. Winandy second and Sinner Brothers third for cut flowers. A. Then received first prize for best general display. J. Sanstrom, of Momence, 111., was a visitor this week, and states that corn within a radius of many miles of his place is very backward, and two to three weeks of good weather will be required to ripen it up. The prosperity of the flower business in his section depends much on the outcome. "Nic" Weitor, of Weitor Brothers, says his firm grew this year three acres of early asters and got a "bread and but- ter" price out of them, their crop now being off. They are congratulating themselves in not having a crop of the same on at this time. Bassett & Washburn anticipate a good shipping trade during the coming season. If the stock this firm is receiving is a forerunner of what they will have later, they will be able to keep up their well earned reputation for high grade blooms. Ed. Jansen, Jr , and William Dykes, representing Ed. Jansen, the well known florists' supply man of New York, have been at the Palmer House with samples of Mr. Jansen's basket specialties since September 3, and report excellent busi- ness. George Scott, with the B. F. Winterson Company, a member of the winning bowling team at St. Louis recently, became a grandpa on Monday last. The Chicago Bowling Club now boasts of two members who bow to this honor. Peter Reinberg was this week appointd by the mayor as one of a com- mittee of several aldermen to represent the city at St. Louis Chicago day. The florists' trade vrill therefore be well represented in the genial Peter. The various supply houses report lib- eral orders coming in for ribbons, wire work, sheaves, etc., which at least indi- cates an optimistic feeling in the trade as to the coming season's business. Joseph Beaver, formerly with the Fleischman Floral Company, has taken a position with Lubliner & Trinz as manager of theii Randolph street store. Lubliner & Trinz, who have conducted a retail store at 44 Randolph street for some time, have opened up a new estab- lishment at 92 Jackson boulevard. Alois Frey now has entire charge of the department of floriculture at Lincoln park, and Charles J. Stromback occupies the position of consulting gardener. P. J. Hauswirth left Thursday night for the Red Men's convention at St. Jos- eph, Mo., traveling by the way of St. Louis and Kansas City. Last Sunday's Inter-Ocean devoted considerable space to Vaughan's Gladio- lus princeps, which is now attracting much attention. Peter Reinberg's roses are improving in quality, and Archie Spencer says they are well pleased with the outlook for the coming season. George Reinberg is cutting good quan- tities of Liberty roses, and says a good shipping demand take? th» larger part of these daily. J. F. Kid well & Brother show a fine lot of Boston and Pierson ferns in various sizes at their Went worth avenue plant. A. L. Vaughan, who has been rusti- cating at Grand Rapids, Mich., with his family, returned this week. Miss F. E. Pratt, of Vaughan's Seed Store, will leave for Johannesburg, South Africa, September 12. J. B. Deamud is receiving some choice Lilium auratum and finds a very fair demand for them. Charles McKellair is busy these days getting in trim for fall trade. Visitors: Ed. Gullett, of Lincoln, 111.; Arthur Peterson, Escanaba, Mich.; A. E. Crooks, Benton Harbor, Mich.; G. G. Kip, Morristown, N. J.; P. J. Bracken- burg, Kansas City, Mo. Negaunee, Mich.— William Helmsdor- fer, owner of the greenhouses formerly conducted by J. W. Elliott, has made a number of substantial improvements since moving the plant to his own property. The buildings have been enlarged, a new work-room added and a heating plant is being installed. AT H. H. BATTLES', NEWTOWN SQUARE, PA. (Spring house and water power liouse.) 1904. The American Florist. 281 Philadelphia. The market in its new quarters, 1235-37 Filbert street, begins to look as a market should. It is compact with every inch of space pulling. The new rule that admits any man or firm that sells flowers at wholesale, together with the new location nearer the center of flower activity shows the management to be slowly getting there, and we predict now that as things are getting to a common sense basis the present quarters will soon be outgrown and stalls at the next bidding bring such a premium that the dividends will be materially increased. W.J. Moore, thecomraission dealer, who has six stalls, is well pleased with his location and thinks it much better than being in a separate store of his own. Room has been found for the Lord & Burnham exhibit of boiler and greenhouse, which is looked after by D. T. Connor. He exhibited a new split pipe and bench fitting which looks like a very good con- trivance and cheap as well. E. W. Price, at Broad Axe, Montgomery County, had just left an order for a house 20x75 feet, and Mr. Connor reported quite a busi- ness in pipe and greenhouse fittmgs. The Thorn Hedge Greenhouses had on their stalls some fine Farleyense ferns in 4-inch pots, at 35 cents each, which looked a bargain. The September meeting of the Florists' Club was well attended and very inter- esting. Mr. Craig's paper on "Horticul- ture at the World's Fair" was the feature and to say he did it justice would be putting it mild. It was very ably written and his recommendations as to the arranging for future exhibitions of the same kind were practical and ideal. At the next meeting there is to be a presi- dent's reception, which will be well worth attending. The housecommittee has the matter in charge and will spread out con- siderable of the good things so that none shall go away dry or hungry. W. H. Taplin made an interesting address giving his experiences at the conven- tion and comments on horticulture at the fair. C. H. Roney, of the Lakeview Rose Gardens, Jamestown, N. Y., told of his firm's great plant and the work being done there. Robert Kift also gave an account of a trip to Colorado Springs, Col., describing the city, and also a visit to the gold mines of Cripple Creek. Business the past week has been very quiet. "'Nothing doing" is the general verdict, but this week is a shade better than last and withthecooler weather, the added and attractive stocks of plants that brighten up the fronts of most of the stores, quite an improvement is looked for. There is plenty of stock, American Beauty roses especially being in evidence at prices ranging from $1 to $3 50 per dozen. Brides and Bridesmaids range from $3 to $5 per 100, with $6 for Kaiserin. Carnations are coming into evidence at from $1.50 to $2, The stock is fair with moderate stems. Asters are in lull supply, but not so abundant as it would appear from the reports of other large flower centers. Prices range from $1 to $2 per 100. J. J. Habermehl's Sons of Twenty- second and Diamond streets and not Jos. P. Habermehl, of Third street and Rising Sun lane, as stated in the last issue, have taken the store and flower privileges of the new Stratford- Belle vue hotel, Broad and Walnut streets. They will have a store space about fifteen feet square with a window on Walnut street, also space for a large case opening into the palm room. The hotel is one of the most mag- nificent in the country and contains all the latest improvements and innovations that are to be found in a like structure. Craig & Son have cut the last of their Japan lilies, which have been a great help in adding to the variety. Why does not some grower have a lot of these in cold storage? A Pittsburg florist has a house of Japan lilies, roseum and album, V7hich is just coming in. These varieties have been grown by him in this way for several years, and he says are always in good demand until chrysanthemum time. He also does longiflorum with equal success, not having any failure, or as much as with freshly imported bulbs. Wm. Leonard, of Lansdowne, had the misfortune to have a midnight visit from thieves last Thursday who carried off a lot of loose valves and pipe fittings with which he was finishing the steam fitting in his new range of houses. They also carried off all his tools, wrenches, dies, etc., involving in all a loss of some $250. The thieves had stolen ahorse and wagon from a neighbor with which the booty was carried away. There appears to be no clue and it is not likely they will be apprehended. The plant stocks will now contain a large proportion of Boston ferns and its varieties. Craig & Son are sending in some of the finest Piersoni ever seen in this market; they are certainly well grown. Harris has his variety of the Boston with its pretty undulating fronds better than ever before. This has had no brass band introduction, but it can hold its own and will be a money maker with the rest of them. The Philadelphia Carnation Company has finished the filling ot its houses, putting in over 20,000 plants. The stock looks well and the firm anticipates a good season, as only the best and most popular varieties are grown. The large mushroom house has also just been started, taking 3,000 pounds to spawn the beds. All home again and glad to get back after a journey pleasant in recollections that will never be forgotten. The St. Louis convention, the fair, the pike, the memory of these three will always remain. John Burton has sent out a neat monthly calendar blotter calling atten- tion to his stall in the market, 1237 Filbert street. It is attractive and will pay. K. NOTES. C. F. Edgar & Company are moving their office to the second floor front of their building, where they will have more room. They are receiving shipments of excellent quality Bride and Bridesmaid roses just now, and the stock is largely disposed of to out of town customers. Godfrey Aschmann is building two new greenhouses on his property and will commence the erection of a third in a few days. His old houses are well stocked for the season's trade, one being com- pletely filled with araucarias, orders for which are reaching him from points as far distant as San Francisco. John Burton, assignee for Robert Craig & Son, announces a sale for October 12 and 13. Baltimore. Business still halts; indeed, it is lame in both legs. The market is featureless and proceeds on the evenest plane of dullness. The weather is charming, barring an occasional day of muggy humidity, but the nights are cool and considerably below the average of the usual season. Carnations are benched generally, and some few roses are being cut from young plants, but they are made to look insig- nificant beside the enormous quantities of outside material, which is literally pouring into the market, notably Maman Cochet roses, and especially the White. This rose seems to have gained a foot- hold here and established a vogue un- known, certainly unknown to such an extent as here, in other quarters. Whether the season has been exception- ally propitious or it is adapting itself to our climate conditions, this variety im- proves constantly in quality. In beauty of form, delicacy of tint, length of stem and neat foliage, with admirable keeping qualities, it is hard to surpass. Many of the stores consider it first of all for working up. And as to the quantity produced it simply is illimitible, swamp- ing the market. It is no unusual thing for one shipper to send in from 2,000 to 2,500 flowers of a morning for several days in succession, with several other growers not far behind him. Its cultiva- tion is so easy that the "farmers" are including it in the products which open for them the way to successful comple- tion with the professional growers. Other markets will not take this rose at all, and house-grown sorts have no sort of chance while its season, which is a long one, lasts. For inside cultivation as a summer rose the Golden Gate has added to the estimation in which it is held in this quarter. It has been unusu- ally bright of color, is of good substance, throws fine stems, holds up well and has a delicate and agreeable perfume. It can be used for so many purposes that it may be ranked amongst the most useful and profitable varieties grown by the trade, both for winter and summer. Asters begin to fall ofl in quantity. Later sorts seem better in quality than the earlier, but the average was decidedly below the ordi- nary all season, there seeming to be some- thing in the weather, perhaps the exces- sive rainfall, which made many imperfect. It is noticeable that the beetles, as arule, . were lacking in this latitude this sea- son. Theodore Eckhart, who some years ago filled quite a space in the trade here and was widely known, is now located at Shanghai, China, and the department of state has lately been advised by our consul general there that he has renounced his American citizenship. Mr. Eckhart is a German, and some twelve or fifteen years ago built quite an extensive plant in this vicinity, which was noted for the fine roses produced. The business was not a success and he returned to his na- tive land, being employed at the great horticultural exposition at Hamburg, going thence to Italy, after which he re- turned to thiscountry, a little latergoing to Japan, always engaged in some branch or other of the florists' business. He was thoroughly posted in its methods and literature, wrote himself a good deal and with skill and acceptability, and was possessed of agreeable manners, which made him a general favorite with his associates. Henry Baner, who has had charge of the greenhouses at the House of Refuge, has lelt that position, being succeeded by Fred Erdman, who for several years has been associated with his brother, P. G. Campbell Erdman, on the Hartford road, they being amongst the largest and most successful of our carnation growers. S. B. 282 The American Florist. Sept. 10. TwBNTrETH Year. Sabsoiiption, 81.00 a year. To Europe, $2.00. Subscriptions accepted only from those in the trade. Advertisements, on all except cover pages, 10 Cents a Line, Agate; 81.00 per inch. Cash with Order. No Special Position Guaranteed. Discounts are allowed only on consecutive inter- tiont, as follows— 6 times, 5 per cent; 13 times, 10 per cent; 26 times, 20 per cent; 52 times, 30 per cent. Space on front pages and back cover page sold only on yearly contract at 81.00 per inch, net. The Advertis-ng Department of the Ambbican Florist is for florists, seedsmen and nurserymen and dealers in wares pertaining to those lines only. Orders lor lets than one-hall inch space not accepted. Advertisements must reach us by Wednesday to secure insertion in the issue for the following Saturday. Address AMERICAN FLORIST CO., Chicago. When sending us change oj address, always send the old address at the same time. Prepare to protect your outdoor bloom from the early frosts. Tobacco shading cloth is effective and cheap. In the advertisement of the George Wittbold Company, page 230 of our issue of August 27, Dracaena terminalis in 5-inch pots were quoted at $3 per dozen, when the size should have been 4-inch. Odr Philadelphia correspondent on page 281 of this issue calls attention to the utility of Lilium auratum at this sea- son. The floral artists can make good use of the flowers now where they are to be had. Coming: ExMbitlons. ^Secretaries are requested to supply any omis- sions from this list.] Boston, Mass., November 3-6, 1904.— Chrysan- themum exhibition Massachusetts Horticultural -Society. W. P. Rich, Sec'y, Horticultural Hall, 300 Massachusetts avenue, Boston, Mass. Boston, Mass., November 3-6. 1901.— Annual exhibition Chrysanthemum Society of America. Fred. H. Lemon, Sec'y, Richmond, Ind. BnrFALO, N. Y., November 9-12, 19C4.— H. A. Meldrum Company's show, under auspices of the Buffalo Floris'S' Club. Charles Keitsoh, Supt., 810 Main street, Buffalo, N. Y. Chic* GO, November — , 1904. — Annual exhibi- tion Horticultural Society of Chicago. E. A. Kanst, Asst. Sec'y, 5700 Cottage Grove Avenue, Chicago. DoBBs Ferry, N. Y., November 11-12, 1901.— Fourth annual flower show Dobbs Perry Garden- ers' Association. Henry Kastberg, Sec'y, Dobbs Ferry, N. Y. JoLiET. III., November—, 1904.— innual exhi- bition Joliet Improvement Association. James H. Ferriss, Sec'y, Joliet, III. Madison, N. J., October 87-28, 1904.— Ninth annual flower show Morris County Gardeners' and Florists' 'Society. S. Redstone, Seo'y, Madison, N.J. Montreal. Que., November 9-10, 1904.— Fif- teeenth annual chrysanthemum show of Montreal Gardeners' and Florists' Club. W. H. Harobin, Sec'y., 23 Closse street, Montreal. New York, N. Y., November 10-17, 1904.— Annual exhibition American Institute of the City of New York. Dr. ttobert Taylor, Mgr., 19-21 West Forty-fourth street. New York. Philadelphia, Pa., November 8-12, 1904. — Annual exhibition Pennsylvaoia Horticultural Society. David Rust, Sec'y. Horticultural Hall, Broad street, below Locust, Philadelphia. Providence, R. I., November 16. 1904 —Chrys- anthemum and carnation exhibition Rhode Island Horticultural Society. C. W. Smith, Sec'y, 27-29 Exchange street. Providence. Red Bank, N. J., November 1—2, 1904.— Seventh annual exhibition Monmouth Horticultural Soci- ety. H. A. Kettel. Sec'y, Fairhaven, N. J. Tarbttown, N. Y., November 1-3, 1904. — Annual exhibition Tarrytown Horticultural Society. E. W. Neubrand, Sec'y., Tarrytown, N. Y. Toronto, Ont., November 8-12, 1904.— Chrysan- themum exhibition Toronto Gardeners' and Flo- rists' Association. E. P. Collins, £eo'y, Toronto. Abraham L. Pennock. Ed. Am. Florist:— Mr. Pennock's letter in your issue of August 27 is a gem. Did Emerson or Carlyle ever more eloquently voice this sentiment: The longest life is but a grain of sand, almost nothing in the loUing centuries; but the smallest action of that little life in the endless chain of consequences will live forever, and may live largely. That expression is worthy of the sage of Lansdowne and makes clear that the little bit of praise in the sketch fell far short of the merits of the subject. Another thing, it is well to remember that we are far more prone to blame than to praise, and the time to praise is now and not after the grass is green on one's grave. I quote from memory some lines that have always impressed me as admir- able: Keep not your caress formy dead cold brow; The way is lonely, let me feel it now. Forgive, oh ye estranged, forgive! When dreamless rest is mine I will not need Your sympathy. Give it to me to-night. This is a censorious world heaven knows, and it is well to make much of the more lovable side of it when we have a chance. Courageous and indomi- table fir right and truth is grand, but equally praiseworthy is charity and loving kindness. Mr. Pennock has been a fine example of both qualities, and we all take our hats off to him. G. C. W. St. Louis. The market the last week has been very quiet. The weather is now cooler and the demand brisker owing to funerals and a few entertainments at the World's Fair. Roses are coming in looking bet- ter. Carnations are improving in length of stem. American Beauty roses are more plentiful and their color is improv- ing. Some extra fine Kaiserin roses which are being brought in find ready sale. Andrew Meyer, superintendent of the public parks, is busy making out his annual report. It will be the most elab- orate ever published here owing to the many improvements. The department will hold a gathering September 10 to commemorate the opening of the New Wabash railroad bridge in Forest park. Robert Aull, the park commissioner, will be presented with a gold watch, chain and charm. The department has just just completed a new greenhouse at For- est park, 30x114, twenty-two feet high at the ridge. C. A. Kuehn is now receiving a supply of good American Beauty roses of good color, also MamanCochetof fine quality. Miss Mary Ostertag reports trade good. She has received a fine supply of fancy baskets for the fall trade. F. J. Foster had the decorations at the Texas building for the ball and reception given by Mrs. Cameron. Miss Theresa Badarracco has been busy with decorations and design work. She has an extensive trade. The St. Louis Florists' club met Sep- tember 8 and President Juengel took charge. A. C. Canfield and wife, of Springfield, 111., are visiting the fair. George Waldbart reports good trade in all branches. Visitors: John Schnabel, R. F. Howard and John S. McDaniels of the State Uni- versity at Columbia. W. F. Louisville. The last week has been a very favor- able one, about the same as all of July and August. The first few days of Sep- tember were a great deal more encourag- ing than the same days last year. With several weddings nearby things look still better. Roses are of very good quality, especially American Beauty. The quan- tity is now rather limited and the demand very good. Carnations are coming on nicely, and a big cut is soon expected. The demand is fair but they are not very freely offered, owing to a good stock of other flowers. Asters are still to be had in quantity, but in about a week the sup- ply will be somewhat shy. The demand is good and the quality remains excellent. A new variety. Miss Kate Lock, in vari- ous colors seems to be one that will remain. For a late one it seems to be a w^inner. Smilax is a little scarce, but there is no trouble to substitute. The regular monthly meeting of the Kentucky Society of Florists w^as held Tuesday afternoon, September 6, Charles W. Riemers entertaining the gathering. The price list question was the main topic. While no definite conclusion was reached, it was decided to have lists printed both wholesale and retail, and distributed to all Louisville florists, whether or not members of the State society. Messrs. Weber, Henry Lichte- feld and C. H. Kunzman were appointed a committee to attend to this. Mr. Buser, an old member, was reinstated. Charles W. Reimers was appointed to read a paper on poinsettias at the next meeting. After the meeting, which was one of the liveliest and best attended yet, the crowd gathered around a long table beautifully decorated. F. L. S. Washington. Trade has continued quiet the last week. There were several wedding dec- orations, but funeral work has been about all that most of the stores sent out. Stock is plentiful and much of it is going very cheap and some to the rub- bish heap. Roses, excepting American Beauty, are almost a glut on the market. But few Beauties are to be seen, but A. Gude & Brother are sending in some from their greenhouses that are good for this season. Kaiserin holds its place as the best summer white rose, and there are good Ivory and Golden Gate to be had. George C. Shaffer is handling good Carnot, grown by Clarke Brothers. Asters never were better in quality nor more abundant, and the same may be said of tuberoses. Gladioli are good, and much Hydrangea paniculata has been seen about the stores, but most of it is now looking sad. DahHas are a drug, being offered in the Centre mar- ket at 10 cents per dozen, with few buy- ers. H. T. Payne, manager of J. R. Free- man's store, who attended and partici- pated in the G. A. R. celebration at Bos- ton, says he was charmed with the beauty and abundance of Hydrangea paniculata on the private grounds of that city. The following prices prevail: Best American Beauty roses, $3 to $6 per dozen; best quality of other roses, 50 cents to $1 per dozen; tuberoses, 60 cents per dozen; gladioli, 75 cents to $1 perdozen; carnations, 25 cents perdozen; asters, 15 to 50 cents per dozen. At the first of the autumn weddings, that of Miss Mary Elizabeth Cutts, a great-grandniece of Dolly Madison, to Benjamin Ogle Tayloe, also a descendant of a distinguished family, the decora- tions were by Z. D. Blackistone. The residence was decorated with palms and igo4. The American Florist. 283 Hydrangeas paniculata, the bridal bou- quet being a shower of white roses and lily of the valley. Walter B. Shaw, the grower of aquatics at Kenilworth, a suburb of this city, has received a letter from Lieutenant Chand- ler Campbell, commanding Company F, Second regiment. United States marine corps, stationed at Olongapo, P. I., giv- ing particulars of the death by drowning of his son, Robert G. Shaw, who was a soldier of the command. Two of young Shaw's company accompanied him on a hunting trip, and in attempting to ford a river they were swept down,andwere drowning when Shaw bravely jumped into the water and tried to save them. This it was impossible for him to do and all three were drowned. Robert G. Shaw was a graduate of the Washington high schools and a popular young man, and his death is deplored by a large circle of friends. George H. Cooke is nicely settled in his new store, which has about the finest ■windows for display purposes of any in the city. George has recently put in a stock of crotons, which serve well the purpose of filling up large windows in an attractive manner in the season when "the grass withereth and the flower fadeth" over night. J. Louis Loose, who, accompanied by Mrs. Loose, has spent the summer in European travel, reached home Septem- ber 3 fully restored to health. J. H. Small, who has been spending the summer on the coast of Maine, has also returned prepared for a strenuous autumn and winter campaign. S. E. OBITUARY. Emil Mahlon. Emil Mahlon, who was for several years park engineer at Louisville, Ky., and at one time a topographical draughts- man of the navy department, died at Wiehle, Va., August 31. He was 53 years of age. He was born in Dresden and came to the United States to lay out Fairmount park at Philadelphia. Robert H. Blair. Robert H. Blair, a pioneer nurseryman of Kansas City, died at the home of his nephew, George H. Johnson, 1004 Forest avenue, Monday, August 29, nervous trouble being the cause. Mr. Blair was one of the original proprietors of the Lee's Summit nurseries. At the time of his death he owned a potato farm at Wilder, Kas., and was one of the largest potato growers in the Kaw valley. He was 67 years old, and had lived in Lee's Summit and Kansas City for thirty- seven years. He was born on a farm in Westmoreland county, Pennsylvania, and located in Jackson county. Mo., in 1867. He served through the civil war on the northern side. He was unmar- ried. Two brothers and five sisters sur- vive him. SITIATIONS, WANTS, TOR SAIE. One Cent Per Word. Cash with the Adv. Plant Advt. NOT admitted under this head. r Every paid subscriber to the American Florist for the year 1903 is entitled to a five-line want ADV. (situations only) free, to be used at any time during the year. Situation Wantad— By a flrst-class grower of roses and carnatioDs: 8 years' experience. Box 10, care American Florist. Situation Wanted— By flrst-class florist, Ger- man, sin-jiie: '^4 years' experience in cut flowers, palms and bedding plants. Able to take charge of place. E P, care H. D. Darlington. Blushing, L. L, N. Y. Situation Wanted— By an all-around grower. 35>ear3old; life experience; sober and not afraid of work. Good wages wanted. Address M. A. HiCKET, Trevor, Wis. Situation Wanted— On private place as assist- ant garaeuer. 8 years' experience. With good references. Address Box 2, care American Florist. Situation Wanted— By an all-around grower of rcses, carnations, 'mums and general stock; 10 years' experience; 6 years in one place; single. Box 9, care American Florist. Situation Wanted— As clerk in florist store by an American. 25 years of age: or will travel for flrst-class house. Can furnish good credentials. Box 8, care American Florist. Situation Wanted— la small private place by competent gardener. Single. 12 years' experience under glass and outside. Best references. Box 7, care American Florist. Situation Wanted— By experienced landscape florist and vegetable gardener. Single, German, age 4U; private place; A No. 1 references. Gardener, 184 Indiana St., Chicago, Situation Wanted— By a Danish man 27 years of age; 6 years' experience with all kinds oC flowers and cucumbers. Near Chicago preferred. Good references. Otto Hansen, 4255 N. Western Ave., Chicago. Situation Wanted— By a German; single. 10 years" experience in general greenhouse work. 26 years old. Rosea or carnations preferred. Please state wages. Address E B, 100 S. 22nd. Richmond, Ind. Situation Wanted— On private place as assist- ant gardener. Kight years' experience; best of references. Please state wages and particulars when writing. Single man, 30 years old. Edw. Raymond. Manchester, Mass. Situation Wanted— By an all-around gardener and florist, capable of taking charge of private or reliable commercial place. Good rose, carnation and 'mum grower. Address 660, care Poat-Ofllce, Virginia Beach, Va. Situation Wanted— By a sober, reliable mar- ried man. 15 years' experience in floral and horticultural branches. Able to take charge of a small commercial place. Before or after the 1st of October. Address Box 11, care American Florist. Situation Wanted — As foreman, to take entire charge oi a lar^e plant, by a flrst-class grower of cut flowers and plants. Many years' experience in England and this country in leading places. I'irst-class references as to abilitv, etc. Address Grower, 1323 Vine St., Philadelphia, Pa. Help Wanted— Boy from 16 to 18 years of age to learn the florist business. Address John L. Wtland, DeHaven, Pa. Help Wanted— First-class rose grower for teas. $60.00 per month. Good references required. Miller Sl Sons, Bracondale, Ontario. Help Wanted— Young men who have had expe- rience in growing roses and carnations. W. K. Partridge, Station R, Cincinnati,©. Help Wanted— A good rose and carnation grower. Must be steady and sober; wages $12.00 per week. Write or call on J. F. Ammann, EdwardsviUe, 111. Help Wanted— A married man to take charge of a florist establishment in Rhode Island where carnations are a specialty (about 14 0(30 feet) and would prefer to run this on shares. Address Box 4, care American Florist. Help Wanted— Foreman for 20,000 feet of glass. Good grower of roses, carnations and pot plants. Would prefer a single German. Must be a willing worker and sober. Will pay good wages. The Newburts, Mitchell, So. Da. Help Wanted— Respectable young lady with first-class ability and experience as saleslady and designer in up-to-date flower store of a southern city by October 1. Good wages and permanent position. Box 3, care American Florist. Help Wanted— Day fireman who understands steam boilers, pi^e fitting and general jobbing work around greenhouspti. Married man pre- ferred, who would board two or three single men; will find five-room house oq the place. W. K. Partridge, Station R, Cincinnati, O. For Rant — Three greenhouses, 50x150 feet. Also residence in building adjoining greenhouses. Mrs. p. Geifelt, 127 Wells St.. Chicago. For Sale or Exchange— Greenhouse, dwell- ing, sheds and thre« lots. Easy terms, cheap for cash. 149 E. Green St.. Decatur, 111. For Sale— Greenhouse 18x90 with 10 ft. firebox boiler, 800 ft. pipe, lot 35x135 ft., price $800. Lot alone worth $850. Will sell separate. Call at 3181 Elston Ave., Chicago. For Salo— Owing to failing health and old-age, I wish to sell my seed business or an interest in same; established 16 years. Now doing $30,000 yearly. Address Box 1, care American Florist. For Sale — Three acres, 3 large greenhouses complete, new 7-room house, best soil and loca- tion, one-half hour from New York City, on Long Island. Terms to suit. Address John A. Rapelte. Elmhurst, L. I. For Sale — At a bargain; four greenhouses, well stocked; also cold frame sash; 2 room cottage, city water; houses heated by hot water; situated at Lynchburg, Va., a city of 35,000 inhabitants. J. Palmer Gordon, Ashland, Va. For Sale— Two cast-iron sectional boilers (hot water) ten sections each. Cost SiSO.O) each; will sell $7.S.OO each. Also 3 000 feet of 4-inch pipe with all fittings at 8c per foot. All of the above in very good condition. A. Meter, 3318 So. Jefferson Ave., St. Louis, Mo. For Sale Of Rent— At a bargain; six green- houses, 2UslOO. Well stocked, heated with hot water; on 2 acres of leased property. Owner retiring. This is a good chance for the right man. Right in greater New York. Address W. J. Bond, 11 Flushing Ave., Astoria, B. of Q., N. Y. C. For Sale — Greenhouse property; established 27 years. 14 room, 3i4 story almost new dwelling house with tower, all improvements, gas light. 1^ acre good land, fruit and shade trees; 5 green- houses, well stocked, hot-water heat. Center of City of Melrose, 7 miles to Boston; electric cars pass door. 5c fare. Wholesale and retail business. J. Gbist. 8i Grove St., Melrose, Mass. For Rent— A-t Frederick Md., greenhouses in complete order, 18x63, 11x107. 20xl6i, boiler room 18x60, equipped with No. 8 Purman boiler, and small heater; large mushroom cellar, stable, about two acres of ground; dwelling for rent in imme- diate neighborhood; coal, manure, labor cheap, city water: no st:ock on hand. Rent $300 per annum, half payable in advanceevery sis months. Ill health of owner compelled r«tireraent from successful business; principally vegetables under glass and mushrooms fnr Washington and New York. Henrt Trail, Frederick, Md. A first-class grower of hot-house plants. JOHN SCOTT, Keap St. Greenhouses. Brooklyn. N. Y. A first-class man as grower for wholesale and retail catalogue trade. Must have had good experience in growing large quantities of shrubs, roses and herbaceous plants. Must also be thor- oughly experienced in the summer propagation of shrubs and roses. A good permanent position and good wages to right man. Address giving references WAGNER PARK CONSERVATORIES. Sidney, 0. 3 No. 12 FURMAN BRICK-SET STEAM BOILERS FOR SALE. As we are now using only Tubular boilers we offer above at a low figure. These boilers have been used only very little, are in every way as pood as new and had been cast for us with extra stays in domes to increase strength. They are rated to carry each 35.900 square feet of glass from 50° to 60°. For xurther particulars, address S. J. REUTER, Westerly, R. I. There is strong demand now in commercial and private places for competent men. 284 The American Florist. Sept. lO. Tarrytown, N. Y. The regular monthly meeting of the Tarrytown Horticultural Society was held in the Vanderbilt building, Tarry- town. Tuesday evening, August 30, President Ballantyne in the chair. Angus Ross, Ossining; H. Shane, Tarrytown, and A. Golding, Ironton, were duly elected active members of the society, and J. G. Rau, E. Lundberg and Hamil- ton Scott were nominated for member- ship. Secretary E. Neubrand offered a fountain pen as a prize for the best col- lection of flowers cut from hardy shrubs, but there being no entries, he offers it for the best collection ot cut dahlias, to be competed for at the September meeting. Mr. Scott also donates a prize at the same meeting for the best collection of flowers and ornamental fruits cut from hardy shrubs. Rol ert Angus exhibited a very fine dish ot Beurre Clargean pears which were much enjoyed by the members present. The following prominent horti- culturists were invited to act as judges at the November exhibition: Mr. Ash, Pom- fret Conn , E. A. Jenkins. Lenox, Mass.; Wm. Hastings, Tuxedo. N Y.; D Frazer, Pittsburg, Pa.; C. H. Golty, Madison, N. J., and John Scott, Brooklyn, N. Y. After the business of the society was dis- pensed with, the entertainment commit- tee (Wm. Scott and Jas. W. Smith) were called upon to do their duty in the way of serving refreshments, and for the rest of the evening the members present had a most enjoyable time singing songs, telling stories and discussing the summer outing to Rye Beach, which took place August 17. Peter Weiland, WHOLESALE FLORIST. Room 18, 128 E. Third St., CINCINNATI, 0. Headquarters far American Beauties and all leading varieties of Roses and Carnations. ■ Orders receivpd and filled at Greenhouses if desired, by ad-lressing PETER WEILAND, New Castle, Ind. Phase mention the A merican Florist when writing. ICE BROTHERS 128 N. 6ili St., MINNEAPOLIS, MINN. Wholesale Cut Flowers and Supplies. WildSmilax I ''isirl'-A^rs.''* fjhippers ol choice Cut Flowers and Greens of all kinds. Try us. Nickel jgATE. HO EXCESS FARE ON ANY TRAIN Three Bxpresa Trains East every day lu the year. PuHmau Drawing Eoom Sleeping Cars on %.\\ Trains, Trans- Continental Tourist Cars leave Chicago Trl-Weekly on Tuesdays and Sundays ^t 2;30 p. m., on Wednesdays at 10.36 a. m, jicago to Boston without change. Modem Din- ing Cars serving meals on Individual club plan, ranging in price from 36c to $1.00; also service a la Carte. Coffee and Sandwiches, at popular prices, served to passengers In their seats by cvaltors. Direct line to Fort Wayne, Findlay, r^leveland, Erie, Buffalo, Rochester, Syracuse, **lnghaniton, Scronton. New York City, Boston cPd all points East. Rates always the low^est. Colored porters in izniform In attendance on all ^ach Passengers. Ii' you contemplate a trip fjast, call on any convenient Ticket Agent, or ftddresa -;-^ JOHN T. CALAHAI^, Gen'l Agent. '' 113 Adanns St.. Chicago. lU. Wbol^ale flower/\arK^ MliWAUKKK, Sept. 8. Bases, Beauty, long per doz. 3.00 med. " 1.50® 2 00 " " short 4.00® 8.00 Liberty .• 200® 8.00 " ■ Chatenay 300® 600 " Bride, Bridesmaids 3.00® 5.00 " Meteor, Golden Gate 2.00® 5.00 " Perle 2.00® 5.00 Carnations 100® 2.00 6milax 12 50®15.U0 isparagus 35.00@50.00 Valley 3 00® 4.00 H»rrisii 10 00®12.50 Adiantum 1.00 Asters 50® 1.50 Tuberoses 4.00® 5.00 Gladioli 1.00® 3.00 PiTTBBURO Sept. 8. Roses, Beauty, specials 20.00@2i.00 extras 12 00@15.00 " " No. 1 6.00@10.00 " " ordinary 3.00® 5.00 " Bride, Bridesmaid 2.00® 6.00 " Meteor 2.00® 6 00 " Liberties 3.00® 600 " Kaiserm 2.00(ail0.00 Carnations P0@ 1.50 Lily of the valley 3.00® 4.00 Smilax -. 6.00@i0.00 Asparagus, strings 25.00@50.00 Asparagus Sprengerl 1.00® 2.00 Gladioli.... 2.0J@ 400 Asters 50® 2.00 CracaniATi, Sept. 8. Buses, Beauty 1.00® 3.00] " Bride, Bridesmaid 2.00® 5.00 " Liberty 3.00® 6.00 " Meteor, Golden Gate 3.00® 6.00 Carnations 1.00® 2.00 Lily oJ the valley 3.00® 4.00 Asparagus 50.00 Smilax 15.00 Adiantum 1.00® 1.50 Harrisii 8.00®13.50 Liliura Bubrum and Album, short 4 00 Asters l.OO® 4.00 Gladioli 3.00® 4 00 St. Louis, Sept. 8. Boses, Beauty, long stem 2.50@3.00 *' Beauty, medium stem... 2.10^2 50 " Beauty, short stem 75® 1.50 " Bride, Bridesmaid 3.00® 5.00 " Golden Gate 3 00® 5.00 Carnations '. l.'O© 2.00 Smilax - 12 50@15.OO Asparagus Sprengeri 1.00@ 2.00 " Plumosus 25.00@60.00 Penis, fancy,per 1000 $1.50. Adiantum 7.5@ 1.00 Gladidus 3 00® 4 00 Asters 100® 2.00 Tuberoses 2 On@ 3 00 nochet roses 2.00® 5 00 Hydrangeas 3.C0@ 5.00 Cletbland, ,Sept. 8. Boses, Beauty 5.00320 01 " Bride, Bridesmaid 2 00@ 4.U0 " Kaiserin 3.00@ 6.00 Cftrrations 50® 1.50 Smilax .. 12 f 0@15 00 Asparagus, strings 25.00@50 00 Sprengeri 1.00'« 37-39 Randolph Street.^HICAGO. WHOLESALE GROWER of teJJcKdjar, Wholesale Gomniission Florist AND DEALER IM ALL FLORISTS' SUPPLIES. 51 Wabash Ave., Chicago. Long Distance 'Phone Central 3598. Correspondence invited froin growers of special- ties in Cut Flowers. KannlGott Bros. Go. WHOLESALE COMMISSION FLORISTS *"AifKlnd1o" fl PRISTS' SLPPUES At Chicago Market Rates. 42.44 E. Randolph St., CHICAGO. MICHAEL Winandy CUT FLOWERS Wholesale Grower and shipper of Room 2'8. 51 Wabash Awe.. A'las Block, Ohipaffn TulB^/hone Central 3284. UMIbugUi SINNER BROS. Wholesale Growers AHT CI nUf EDO and Shippers of UUI rLUIffEIld 68 WABASH AVENUE, CHICAGO. ILL. With the Flower Telephone- Growers' Co. Central 3067. All telephone and telegraph orders given prompt attention. Wbol^ale power/\arK^^ Ghioaoo, Sept. 9. Koses, Beauty, 30 to 36-in. stems 2.50® S.50 " " 20 to 24 " l.60@2.00 15 to 18 " 1.00® 1.50 13 " .7=@1.00 Liberty 3 00® 6.00 " " extra select 10.00® 12.00 Chatenay 4.00® 8.00 Bride, Bridesmaid 3.00® 6.00 " Meteor, Golden Gate 3.00® 6.00 Carnations 1.00® 1.50 " fancy 2.00® 2.50 Valley 200® 4.00 Asparagus Plumosus, per string 40 to 50o " sprays 2.00@6.00 Sprengeri 3.00® 600 Leucothoe Sprays 1.00 Galas Leaves, Bronze, per 1000, 1.25 .15 ,, „ Green, „ „ 1.00 Adiantum 1.00 Fancy ferns... per 1000 1.00® 1.60 Smilax 12.00@15.00 Sweetpeas 25® .60 Gladioli 35® 1.00 per doz Asters 1. CO® 300 At The Sign of The Jack Rose. A Daily Cut From 40 Growers "Highest Qualifies** AS WELL AS **Under Grades** At ruling Market Quotations. WE CAN AND WILL SUPPLY YOUR Cut Flower Wants TO ADVANTAGE. fancy Perns, ftc. We carry the most complete line of Florists' Supplies in the West, Catalogue free. E. F. WINTERSON CO., ist b ished 1894. 45-47-49 Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO. D. WOOD BRANT, SUCCESSOR TO BRANT & NOE FlORAL CO. Grower of CUT FLOWERS AT WHOLESALE. Careful attention given shipping orders. 58-60 Wabash Ave.» CHICAGO. Please mention the American Florist when writings GEO. REINBERG, •SSS?- Cut Flowers CHOICE AMERICAN BEAUTIES, We will take care of your orders at reasonable prices. Prompt attencion. 51 Wabash Ave,, CHICAGO, ILi. Please mention the American Florist when writing, Poehlmann Bros. Co. Wholesals Growers of and Dealers I n Cut Flowers All telegraph and telephone orders given prompt attention. 35>d7 Greenhouses: Randolph Street, Morton Grove. III. OHTlC^^^dtO. Please mention the American Florist when writing. WEILAND AND-RISCM CHIGAao'S RELIABLE Wholeiale Grower* and Shipper! ol OUT FLOWERS. S9 Wabash Ave., Chloagt. flswn f ott wsbkTjT petob list. WHOLESALE FLORISTS Please mention the Am.erican Florist when writing. Please mention the Ameiican Florist when zurittng. 286 The American Florist. Sept. lO, Wild Smilax. The LEO NIESSEN COMPANY WHOLESALE FLORISTS. 1217 Arch Street, PHILADELPHIA, PA. The Cleveland Cut Flower Company, WHOLESALE CUT FLOWERS, FLORISTS' SUPPLIES, WIRE DESIGHS. 52 and 54 High Street, CLEVELAND, OHIO* WELCH BROS. All Varieties FLOWERS In Season. FANCY and DAGGER FERNS. FLORISTS' SUPPLIES all kinds. Long Distance Telephone, 6268-6267 Main. l!l'^|^mTiiHM'«§i. 84 HAWIEY STREET. BOSTON. BARDY CUT FERNS. Write for Prices. rAMCY DAGGER LB.BRAGlE,"e' Oldest, Largest and most reliable dealer in U. S. Michigan Gut Flower Exchange, WM. DILGER, Mgr. Fancy Ferns, $1.00 per 1000. Dagger Ferns, 90o per 1000. 38-40 Miami Ave.. DETROIT. MICH. FOR SOUTHERN WILD SMILAX (Where quality Is First Consideration) Write, Wire or Phone the Introducers, Caldwell The Woodsman Co,, Evergreen.Ala. New Crop Southern Wild Smilax now ready in limited quantities. SHIPPINe UBELS S>2 Cat Flowers Printed in two colors on gummed f>aper; your card, etc., in blacli and eaf adopted by the S. A. F. in red. Very attractive. Price per 500, $2.85; per 1000,$4.50. Send for samples. ELECTRO OF THE LEAF, POSTPAID, $1.25. American Florist Co., Florists' Paper From Cover to Cover. American Florist Co.: — Enclosed find $1 for renewal of my subscription as I see my time is out June 15 and I can not miss a number. It is truly a florists' paper from cover to cover. M. L. Penwell. Wboi^ale flower/arKgfe Boston, Sept. 7. Boies, Beauty, best 15.00@25 00 " " medium 8.00@12 00 " " culls 50® 4.00 " Bride, Bridesmaid 1.00® 3.00 " extra 4.00® 6.00 " Liberty 50® 6.00 Carnations 50@ 1.00 Fancy 1.00® 2.00 Lily of the valley 3.00® 4.00 Candidum lilies 1.00® 2.00 Smilax 8.00®13 00 Adiantum 75® 1.00 Asparagus 35.00@50.00 Peas 25® .50 Gladiolus Colville l.CO® 1.50 Pond Lilies 3 00® 6 00 Phtladelphia, Sept. 7. Roses, Tea 3.00® 5.00 " " extra 6.00® 8.00 " Queen of Edgely, extra.... 12.0O®25.OO firsts.... 6.00® 8 00 " Beauty, extra 12.00@25.00 " " firsts 8.00® 8.00 Carnations 100® 3.00 Lily of the valley 3.00® 4.00 Asparagus 25.00@50.00 Smilax ia.00@15.00 Gladioli 3.00@ 5.00 Asters 1.60® 2.00 Sweet peas 25® .35 Petunias .50 BtiITAi.0, Sept. 8. Roses, Beauty 3.00@25.00 " Bride, Bridesmaid, Meteor 1.00@ 6.00 Carnations 1.00@ 2.00 Harrisii 15.00 Lily of the valley 2.00@ 5.00 Asparagus, strings 40.00@SO.OO Smilax 10.00@15.00 Adiantum 50@ 100 Asters 25® 1.50 Lilium Roseum 3.00® 5.00 Auritum 8.00@12.60 HARDY CUT FERNS. FANCY OR DAGGER, 75o per 1000. Discount i)n large orders. GALAX, bronze or green, 75o per 1000; $6.50 per case of 10,000. Use our MOUNTAIN; LAURfcL for your decorations. 4c, 5c and 6c per vd. Made fresh daily from the woods. BRANCK LAUREL, 35a per large bundle. Tel. Office, New Salem, Mass. Mllllngton, IVIass. Please mention ike American Florist when writing. The Philadelphia Wholesale Flower Market. 1235-7 Filbert St., PHILADELPHIA. Open from 7 A. M. to 6 P. M. Telephones. GALAX LEAVES^ Brilliant Bronze or Green. Selected stock, full count, $1.00 per 1000; $3.75 per 50OO. Sphagnum Moss, clean picked stock, large bale, $1.75 each; by freight, $2.00 each. Ail Kinds M Decorative Greens and Florists' Supplies,. Tel. 697 Madison Li J. KRESHOVER, Square. 110-112 W. Z7th St., New York, Fancy and Dagger Ferns, $i!!>o;.S Very fine Bronze and Green Galax selected stock, $1.00 per 1000. Laurel Fes- tooning, hand made, good and full, $5.00 and $6.00 per 100 yards. Green Moss, $1.00 bbl. Sphagnum Moss, $1.00 per bbl.; per bag 50c. Branch Laurel, 50o per bundle. Discount on large orders. Orders by mail, telegrapli or telephone will receive our personal attention. Henry M. Robinson & Co., 11 PROVINCE ST., L. D. Tel., 2618 Main. Boston, Mass. WHOLESALE FLORISTS. Bell and Keystone 'Phones. 1220 Filbert Street, PHILADELPHIAJ PUase mention the A mertcan Florist when writing GALAX! GALAX! GALAX! Galax, Bronze or Green, $1.00 per 1000. Farns, Dagger or Fancy, 75c per lOOO. Ivy Leaves, Eng- lish, $5 00 per 1000. Sphagnum Moss, 60c per bbl. sack. Wire Designs, Letters, Tin Foil, Etc. H. L. MENAND, 34 Williams St., Albany, N. Y. L. D. Telefhonbb. Princess Pine 4g a Lb. MOSS40cABa^ Green Moss, 40c a bag. Sphagnum Moss, 30c a bag. Princess Pine, lb., 4c. Fancy and Dageer Ferns, 75c a lOCO, All mail ordirs receive our prompt and careful attention. J. b. THOMAS <& CO., Derry,N.H. igo4: The American Florist. 287 JOHN I. RAYNOR ARE THE BEST PRODUCT OF THE BEST GROWERS FOR THE NEW YORK MARKET. Ailantam Croweanum Sold here Excloslvely. 49 W. 28th Street, NEW YORK. Tel. 1998 Madison Square. YOUNG A NUGENT 42 West 28th Street, Telephone 2035 Madison Sq. Wholesale Florisfs. CATTLEYAS. GARDENIAS. ROSES, CARNATIONS and all seasonable novel- ties. With our long experience in shipping, and competent assistants in our packing department, we are in a position to guarantee out-of-town customers who place their orders with us that they will not be disappointed. Walter F. Sheridan, Wholesale Florist, Telephone eos Ibdlioii BciiuiTe. 39 West 28th St., NEW TORIL Telephone No. 766 Madison Square, MOORE, HENTZ ft NASH Wholesale Commission Florists. 66 and 67 West 26th SI. NEW YORK CiTT. Advice ol sale note daily. Statement and checll ^veekly. All consignments, large or small, receive Uie same attention. CORRESPONDENCE INVITED. mesaieWILLIAM GHORMLEY, Daily Receiver and Shippfty of Fresh Cut Flowers. Orchids, Roses, Carnations, Valiey, Lilies, etc. tm* Telephones 2200 and 2201 Madison Square. 57 West 28th Street,nNEW YORK CITY. JOHN YOUNG, Special American Beauties, Surpassing Carnations, Lily of tlie Valley, Orchids and all Seasonable Flowers. 61 West 28th St., XEW TORK. Telephone 1905 Madison Square. THE RECOGNIZED HEADQUARTERS IN NEW YORK CITY FOR Violets and Carnations GROWERS and BUYERS make a note of this. It will be to your advantage. WM. H. GUNTHER. so West 29th Street, NEW YORK. Telephone 551 Madison Square. THOMASYOUNGJr. WHOLESALE fLORIST. CHOICEST CUT FLOWERS. 48 W. 28th St., NEW YORK CITY. A NEW COMMISSION HOUSE READY FOR BUSINESS. JOSEPH S. FENRIGH 48 W. 30th Street, NEW YORK. Tel. 335 Madisok Sq. N.Y. GUT FLOWER EXCHANGE Coogan BIdg. 6th Ave. and W. 26th St., New York. Open fnr Cnt Flower Sales at 6 o'clock Every Morning DESIRABLE WALL SPACE TO RENT FOR ADVERTISING. JOHN DONALDSON,^ Secretary. Choice Carnations. Selected Roses. Traendly&Schenck NEW YORK CITY, 44 W. 28fh Street, Cut Flower Exchange. New Telephone No. 798 & 799 Madison Sq. Please mention the A merican Florist when writing, Whol^ale pbwer/\arK^ Nbw Yokk, Sept. 7. Rosea, Beauty, best 5.00@20.00 " " medium I.OO® 4.00 culls 50® 1.00 " Liberty, best 6.00@IO.00 " " medium 2.C0@ 5.00 •• " oulls 50® 1.00 " Bride, Bridesmaid, G. Gate .50® 5.00 KaiseriD, Carnot 2.00® 6.00 Carnations 50® 1.00 " fancy and novelties 1 00® 1.50 Lily of the valley 50® 2.00 Lihea 5.00® 6.00 Smilax 5.00®10.00 Adiantum 10® .50 Asparagus 25.00@50.00 Gardenias 200® 6.00 Gladioli 20® 2.00 Asters 50® 1.50 Hydrangeas 1 03 Charles Millang WHOLESALE FLORIST. Conservatory connected from which I can ship lerns and decorative plants promptly. 50 W. 29th St. NEW YORK. Tel. 3860 and 3861 Madison Square. Please mention the A merican Florist when writing. FORD BROS. Receivers and Shippers of Fresh Flowers Ul West 30th St., NEW TOKE. Telephones 3870-3871 Madison So. REPRESENTING EMINENT GROWERS. JuiiusLang 53 West 30th Street, NEW YORK. COMMISSION DEALER in FLOWERS Telbphone 280 Madison Sottawfc. ALEX. J. GUTTMAN, Wholesale Commission Florist, Ail varieties of Cut Flowers in season at right prices, and of the BEST QUALITY. 52 W. 29lh Street, NEW YORK CITY. Telephone 1654 and 1665 Madison Square. TUB} NEW YORK CUT FLOWER GO. 55 and 57 West 26th St., WHOLESALE FLORISTS. Daily Reports. Weekly Paymentat Telephone J. A. MILLANQ, 756 Madison Sq. Manaoib. CARNATIONS '' Specialty. CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED. Prompt Payments. Established 1 89 1 55 W. 28th SL New York. Alfred H. Langjahr, Telephone 3924 Madison Sq. EDW. C. HORAN, 55 WEST 28TH STREET, .NEW YORK. Cyi FLOWERS AX WHOLESALE. Telephone 421 Madison Square. 288 The American Florist. Sept. 10, INTERNATIONAL FLOWER DELIVERY. NEW YORK. Steamer Gifts Orders for flowers in any form carefully filled and delivered by special messenger on board any steamer on day of departure from New York. THOS. YOUNG, JR. 43 W. 28th St., NEW YORK CITY. Mease mention the A merican Florist when writing. NEW YORK. ALEX. McCONNELL, 546 Fifth Avenue, •.r.45th.st.N.wNew York City | TELEGRAPHIC Orders forwarded to any part of the United States, Canada and all princi- pal cities ol Europe. Orders transferred or en- trusted by the trade to our selection for delivery 00 steamships or elsewhere receive special atten- tion. Cabis Addrasa: ALEXCONNELL. WEBTBRM UNION CODE. TELEPHONE CALLS: 340 and 341 38th Street, Mease mention the A mer ican Florist when writing SAN FRANCISCO. TELEPHONE MAIN 1023. SIEVERS & BOLAND, Floral Artists, 33 Post street, SAN FRANCISCO, CAL. Please mention the American Florist when writing. INDIANAPOLIS. Bertermann Bros. Co., FLORISTS, 1 241 Massachusetts Ave., INDIANAPOLIS, ND. Please mention the A merican Florist when writing, ST. LOUIS. Fred. C. Weber, FLORIST, 4320-4328 Olive St., ST. LOUIS, MO. Established 1873. L DUt. 'Phone Lindell 196 M. DENVER. he Park Floral Co. J. A. VALENTINE. DENVIER, COLO. The Best Customers. Am. Florist Co.: — The best customers 1 have obtained through trade paper advertising have come to me through the columns of the American Florist. Albert M. Here. T PASSENGER STEAMSHIP MOVEMENTS. The tables herewith give the schedaled time of departure of ocean BteamBhlps carry- ing: fltst-class passengers firooi the principal American and foreign ports, covering the spaott of two weeks from date of this Issne of the AMERICAN FLORIST. Altich disappointment often results from attempts to forward flowers for steamer delivery by express, to the care of the ship's steward or otherwise. The carriers of these packages are not Infrequently refused adm^tsslon on board and even those delivered on board are not always certain to reach the parties for whom they were Intended. Hence florists In Interior cities having orders for the delivery ot flowers to passengers on out-going steamers are advised to Intrust the fiUlug of such orders to some reliable florist In the port of departure, w^ho understands the necessary details and formalities and has the facilities for attending to It properly. For the addresses of such flrm« we refer oar readers to the advertlsementa on this page: FROM TO STEAMER •LINE DAY DUE ABOUT New York Liverpool Campania 1 Sat. Sent. 10, 6.00 a. m. Sept 16 New York •* Btruria 1 Sat. Sept. 17, 10.00 a. m. Sept. 21 Boston t* 1 Tues. Sept. 13, Noon. Sept. 21 Montreal *< Bavarian 8 Fri. Sept 9, Se, t 18 Montreal Parisian 2 Fri. Sept. 16, Sept. 25 New York Glasgow Numidian 2 Thur. Srpt. 15, 11.00 a. m. Sept 25 New York Hamburg Moltke 8 Tues. Sept. 6, 2:00 p. m Sept. 16 New York " Bel,ravia 8 Sat. Sept 10, 6:00 a. m Sept. 20 New York • • Hamburg 3 Tnur. Se, t. 15, 10:00 a. m Sept. 25 New York «' Pennsylvania 3 Sat. Sept 17, 11:30 a. m. Sept. 28 New York Copenhagen Helig Olav 4 Wed. S pt. 14, 2:00 p. m. Sept. 24 New York Glasgow Furnessia 6 Sat. Sept 10, Noon. Sept. 20 New York *' Columbia S Sat. Sept. 17 1:00 p. m Sept. 27 New York London Minneapolis 6 Sat. Sept. 10, 6:00 a. m. Sept. 20 New York Liverpool Baltic 7 Wed. Sept. 7, 3:00 p. m. Sept. 16 New York *' [vlajestic 7 Wed. Sept. 14, 10:00 a. m. Se t. 21 New York ** Cedric 7 Fri. Sept. Is 10:00 a. m Sept 21 New York »t Oceanic 7 Wed. Spet. 21, 3:00 p. m. Sept. 28 New York Southampton Philadelphia 8 Sat. Sept. 10, 9:30 a. m. Sept. 17 New York Antwerp Zeeland 9 Sat. Sept. 10 10:00 a. m. Sept. 20 New York *» Finland 9 Sat. Sept. 17, 10:30 a. m. Sept. 26 New York Havre La Savoie 10 Thur. Sept. 8, 10:00 a m. Sept. 16 New York • • ^a Touraine 10 Thur. Sept. 16, 10:00 a. m. Sept. 25 New York ** La Lorraine 10 Thur. Sept. 28, 10:00 a. m Oct. 1 New York Rotterdam Rotterdam 11 Tues. Sept. 6, 10:00 a. m. Sept. IS New York " Kyndam 11 Tues. Sept. 13, 10:00 a. m. Sept 23 New York »» r^oordam 11 rues. Sept. 20, 10:00 a. m. Sept. 30 New York Genoa L'guria 12 Wed. Sept. 7, 11:00 a. m. S=pt. 22 New York Bremen Bremen 13 Thur. Sept. 8, 10:00 a. m. Sept. 18 New York Konig Albert 13 Thur. Sept. 16, 10:00 a. m. Sept. 25 New York »' Grosser Kurfuerst 13 Thur. Sept 23, 10:00 a. m Oct 1 Liverpool Devonian Southwark 14 16 Wed. Sept. 14, 1:00 p. m. Sat. Sept. 10, Daylight. Sapt.24 Sept. 19 Montreal Montreal '* Kensington IS Sat Sept. 10, Daylight. *1 Cuaard; 2 Allen-State; 3 Hamburg- American; 4 Scandinavian-American; Anchor Line; 6 Atlantic Transport; 7 White Star; 8 American; 9 Red Star; 10 French; 11 Holland-American; 12 Italian Royal Mail; 13 North German Lloyd; 14 Leyland; 15 Dominion. DETROIT. lOHN BREITMEYER'S SOHS ^ Cor. MIAMI and GRATIOT AVES. DETROIT, MICH. Artistic Designs. .j».j*.jt.gt High Grade Cut Blooms. ■We cover all Michigan points and good sections of Ohio, Indiana and Canada. Please mention the American Florist when wriiin". CHICAGO. P.J.HAISWIRTH Auditorium Annex, .— . CHICAGO. Mail, telegraph or telephone orders filled promptly in best style. Please mention the American Florist when writing It is good business policy .* .* ^ ....^■■to mention the *^ *^ ^ American Florist When you write to an advertiser. BOOKS rOR FLORISTS. The time is coming along when these are needed and opportunity at hand for reading them. Every one of the following should be in your library. Send prices quoted and we (end the books. Greenhouse Construction (Taft) . — It tells the whole story about hove to build, and heat a greenhouse, be It large or small, and that too in a plain, easily understood, practical way. It has 118 Illustrations. $1.50. Heating and Ventilating Buildings (Carpenter). — This book covers the entire subject most fully. In the preparation of heating and ventilating plans, it will be found a most valuable guide. $4.00. Steam Heating for Buildings (Bald- win) . — Contains valuable data and hints for steam fitters and those who employ this method ot heating. The 350 pages are fully illustrated. $2.50. Chrysanthemum Manual (Smith). — By an expert who has given his undivided attention for twenty years to the im pro ve- ment of the chrysanthemum and its culture in detail. Profusely illustrated. 25 cents. Practical Floriculture (Peter Hen- derson) . — A guide to the successful propa- gation and cultivation of florists' plants. Illustrated. 325 pages. $1.50. AMERICAN FLORIST CO., 824 Dmrborn Straal, CHICAGO. r^o4. The American Florist. 289 DECORATIVE PLANTS, We are offering at the present time some exceptional values in Decorative Plants, especially in the line of large Kentias, the principal sizes among vv^hich are quoted below. If 5'our supply requires replenishing, novi^ is the time to stock up at most favorable prices. WIADE-UP PLANTS 12 inch tubs, 3 to 4 plants in a tub, 7 18 inch tubs, 3 to 4 " " 6 to 7 10 inch tubs, 3 •. ■> 6 to 614 9 inch tubs, 3 " " Sl^ to 6 9 inch tubs, 3 " " 510614 8 inch tubs, 3 " " 4 to 4!4 7 inch pots, 3 plants in a pot, 3 5 inch pots, 3 to 4 *' " Wt OF KENTIA FORSTERIANA. Bach feet high $80.00 18.00 12.S0 7.60 6.60 6.00 20) .60 SINGLE PLANTS OF KENTIA FORSTERIANA. 12 inch tubs, 6 to 7 leaves, 7 to 8 12 inch tubs, 6 to 7 '■ 654 10 inch pots, 6 to 7 •' 6 10 inch pots, 6 to 7 " 5% to 6 9 inch pots, 6 to 7 " 5 \o iVi 3 inch pots, 6 to 7 " iV, 8 inch pots, 6 to7 " 4 8 inch pots, 6 to 7 " 42 to 45 8 inch pots, 6 " 43 7 inch pots, 6 '• 36 " 6 inch pots, 6 " 32 to 36 •' 6 inch pots, 6 " 30 to 32 " € inch pots, 6 " 28 to 30 " SINGLE PLANTS OF KENTIA BELMOREANA. feet high $25.00 12.50 :.... 1000 7.50 6.C0 8.00 4.00 inches high 3.00 8 50 10 inch pots, 6 to 7 leaves, 42 to 48 inches high. 10 inch pots, 6 to 7 6 inch poti, 6 to 7 6 inch pots, 6 5 inch pots, 5 to 6 4 inch pots, 5 to 6 36 to 42 30 to 36 28 to 30 20 to 82 16 to 18 ARAUCARIAS. We have an immense stock of the following sizes all of which will be found of exceptional good value. ARAUCARIA EXCELSA. Bach. 4 inch pots, 5 to 6 inches high, 2 tiers $ .36 4 inch pots, 8 to 10 inches high, 3 tiers 50 6 inch pots, 12 to 14 inches high, 3 to 4 tiers 75 6 inch pots, 14 to 16 inches high, 4 tiers 1.00 6 inch pots, 16 to 18 inches high. 4 tiers 1.25 7 inch pots, 20 to 24 inches high, 4 to 5 tiers ; 1.50 ARAUCARIA EXCELSA GLAUCA^ Each. 6 inch pots, 13 to 16 inches high, 3 tiers $1.26 7 inch pots, 16 to 18 inches high, 4 tiers , 1.76 7 inch pots, 22 to 21 inches high, 4 to 5 tiers 2.00 ARAUCARIA ROBUSTA COMPACTA. 6 inch pots, 10 inches high, 2 to 3 tiers $1.86 6 inch pots, 12 inches high, 3 tiers 1.50 7 inch pots, 16 inches high, 3 to 4 tiers 1.75 For a complete list of Seasonable Stock see our current wholesale catalogue. HENRY A. DREER, 714 Chestnut St., Philadelphia. Mease mention the American Florist when writivjt- FIELD PLANTS, FIRST SIZE. Per 100 Per 1000 Cressbrook $ ."j 00 $ Crusader 10.00 80.00 Enchantress 800 75.00 Gov. Wolcott 5.00 60.00 Indianapolis , 10.00 90.00 Mrs. LawBon 8.00 75 00 Mrs. M. A. Patten 12.00 100.00 Nelson Fisher 12 00 The Belle 10 00 90.00 Asparagus Flumosus Nanus. We are headquarters. 2-inch pota per doz.,50; per 100 $2.50 ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS SEEDLINGS . per 100, 1.50 Per flat of lOUO, 14.00 Celestial Pepper. One of the very best of Christmas plants. Strong plants, 4-inch pots per doz., 81 35; per 100, *10.00 NEPHROLEPIS EXALTATA BOSTONIENSIS. We have the finest stock in the West. All our plants are pot-grown bushy stock, well lurnished with fronds from the pot up. and cannot be compared with the cheap, long-drawn-up, lifted stock from the bench. A sample shipment will convince you ot our superior stock. SiOCK READY LAST OF AUGUST. Each Per doz. Per 100 2!4-lnch pot plants. , 3 " " " .. 4 " 5 " " " . 6 " pans " 7 ' . 8 ' . 9 " " " . 10 •• " " . 12 " " " . 50 75 1.00 150 .S3 on to 2.50 . 3 00 to 3 50 . 4.00 to 5.00 1 FO 2.50 6 00 8.00 10.00 15.00 % 5.00 laoo 20 00 4000 60.00 75.00 THE NEW FERN Nephrolepis Fiersoni. We have a flue stock of this beautiful Fern, all pot-grown plants ready for September delivery. At same price as Boston Ferns. THE NEW FERN Adiantum Croweauum. Strong, 3-inch pot plants, per 100, $35.00; lots of 250 at 26 cents each. CHICAGO. VSUGHSN'S GREENHOUSES, western Springs. III. PIERSON FERNS strong Rooted Runners S3 00 per 100 Strong 3i4-mch pots 5 00 per 100 Strong 3-inch pots 8.00 per 100 Strong Rooted Ruuners S3 00 per 100 BAUR FLORAL COMPANY, Erie, Pa. CYCLAMEN PERSICUM SPLENDE^S G1GANTEUM. Finest strain in the world, in four true colors, well- grown plants from 3^-inch pots, SI 50 per dozen; SIO.lO per 100; from 4^ inch pots. $2.00 per duzen; 815.U0 per 100. Satisfaction guaranteed. PAUL MADER, East Stroudsburg, Pa. Primula Obconica Grandiflora. ALBA, ROSEA and fORBESI. 3-inch, per 10) $1.75 GIANT P N liS. from fine seed, now ready, at bargain prices. $2 25 per 1000; $.0.00 per 6900; BOc per 100, prepaid. C4SH. SHIPPENSBURC, PA. BYER FLORAL CO., 290 The American Florist. Sept. lo, r The Seed Trade. J AMERICAN SEED TRADE ASSOCIATION. Chas. N. Page, Des Moines, la., Pres.; L. L. May. St. Paul, Minn., First Vice-Pres.; C. E. Kendel, Cleveland, O. , Sec'y and Treas. Twenty -third annual convention, June. 1905. » ^ ^ ^ Winter onion sets are coming in more freely. A CORNER in onion sets at Louisville is rumored. MusKMELONS look like, a scant half crop on the average. Rochester, N. Y.— M. Cushman & Company made an assignment August 3 1 . Visited New York: J. M. Gleason and A. F. Barney, of Schlegel & Fottler's, Boston, Mass. Nebraska growers report cucumbers looking well, with prospects for a full aelivery on most sorts. A GOOD, strong demand for asparagus roots next spring is predicted by exper- ienced growers of this article. Green bean prices, especially those of Scarlet Runner. Long Pod and broad beans, are higher in England, Germany and Holland. German reports indicate that seed crops there have also suffered irom the heat of the midsummer weather and ab- sence of rain. Shenandoah, Ia. — Henry Field is making numerous improvements in his seed plant, building a new seed house and a corn house. Italian white beans, much like the ordinary grade of medium beans, are being reported in considerable quantity from the Mediterranean. St. Louis, Mo.— Philippe de Vilmorin, juror representing France in the seed trade department at the World's Fair, is now at the Washington hotel. Owing to the scarcity and high price of labor a larger percentage of Rocky Ford melons than usual have been allowed to remain upon the vines this season, insur- ing a good crop of high grade seeds. Visited Chicago: R. H. Shumway, Jr., of Rockford, III; Otto H. R. Wiese, manager of David Sachs', at Quedlin- burg, Germany; S. B. Dicks, representing Cooper, Taber & Company, London, Eng., and J. Comont, representing James Carter & Company, London, Eng. British Seed Trade Notes. A visit to a seed farm of 1,500 acres could not fail to be interesting, and it was with the greatest pleasure that I was able recently to take part in an inspection of E. Webb & Son's headquarters at Wordsley, Stourbridge. A call was first made at Wordsley, where there are extensive warehouses and conservato- ries. Calceolarias and tuberous begonias are a leading feature. At Kinver farms are set apart for the production of stock seed and for raising new varieties. Here trials on an extensive scale are conducted, no less than 158 acres being devoted to peas alone. A large acreage is devoted to phloxes, delphiniums, hollyhocks, nas- turtiums and other flowers. Among the latter is a new variety. Meteor, with handsome scarlet flowers. The leading varieties of mignonette are in cultivation, the latest additions include Red King, heavily tinted with reddish buff. New Leviathan is also an attractive variety, producing imposing spikes of red flowers. There are about 150 trials of annuals taking place. In the vegetable section a trial is being made of a cross between Sutton's Satisfaction potato and Wind- sor Castle. A new variety of merit is named Guardian, a kidney-shaped, mid- season, white skinned tuber. A consid- erable area is devoted to Northern Star. There appears to be no limit to the introduction of new varieties of pota- toes. Messrs. Johnson, of Boston, who have made a big success with their new tuber. Diamond, have placed another one on the market named Pearl. Some seed of the latter has been sold at a price working out at £7,280 per ton. W. J. Atkinson, a prominent Lincolshire grower, has secured a good stock of the famous Eldorado potato from two stone of seed. To show the method which has been adopted for forcing this record breaker as regards prices, it may be men- tioned that thirty-six shoots were taken from one tuber, which was then cut up into several eyes. Amongst the other new kinds being grown are Johnson's Diamond, Coy's Gold Coin, which is making good progress; Sutton's Discov- ery, Sim Gray and others. A curious complication has arisen respecting the last named. In some seedsmen's cata- logues Sim Gray is being offered as a new variety raised by Lord Carew in Ireland. It has roundish oval white tubers, of an even marketable sizeandisagoodcooker. In other lists the same tuber figures as Lim Gray. Two persons have claimed the raiser's authority for the two sepa- rate names. To complicate matters fur- ther there is a Lymm Gray receiving attention. This variety has been raised by Mr. Shakeshait, of Lymm, Cheshire. It is a great pity a more judicious selec- tion of names is not made. Another matter which causes considerable annoy- ance is the re-naming of potatoes for fraudulent purposes. Professor Maiden, a leading authority on potato culture, suggests that in order to regulate this matter the names be registered by the board of agriculture. He contends that the registration of a sanctioned name would give the introducer rights com- parable with a patent. There is no doubt that new varieties, Mr. Maiden states, have been re-named many times, and under the re-name have fetched more money than they would otherwise have done, wilful fraud having been thus committed. The extraordinary prices which have been paid for the fancy varie- ties are additional inducements to dis- honest traders to palm off old sorts under a more popular title. Shot With Turnip Seed. The Quinton correspondence reaching the office to-day contains the following: John Williams (colored), who was shot while stealing melons, is in a bad fix. He was shot with turnip seed. Several were gotten out, but a great number remain in the fleshy part of his back. Now he has a full crop of turnip salad growing all over his back and feels as proud as if it was gold dust. — Richmond {Va.) News- Leader, August 25, 1904. Kewanee, 111. Hamilton & Plummer have removed most of their town houses to their place on the edge of town, leaving only their office and a show house down town. They were obliged to move, as smoke and soot from the wire mills prevented them from growing good stock. Three houses have been completed at the new place. These they will plant to carna- tions. !■ W- -^-- ',iffli(4**« '^..■^'^■'^^^■■^^^B iU:j^^ -"C^wS fCTilpf^^ljL ^S^tkiL"''*-! ^^SH^fc- '^^ ^M ' > ' SsHEJfc*^!*. •^ s^^^^^^^te' ■ ' ■ ^S l^^n 1' i . _^tja : . '_:^sW&9M^mS^^^^^^^^K^^^i ^^.^'^e^a^a^K^-^ ^^^H ONE OF THE L. A. BUDLONG COMPANY'S ONION FIELDS, CHICAGO. jgo4. The American Florist. 291 TRADE MARK Califoroia Callas ARE READY. Grown for us by Experienced Florists,dugOQly when well ripened and cured in the shade. They are as free from disease as possible. Size* and Prices for Fall Delivery. Healthy Bulbs up to Grade. Diameter. Per 100 IM tolV4-inoh S5.00 IH to2-inoh 7.00 Vaughan's Seed Store, 84-86 Randolph St.. Chicago. 14 Barclay St., New York Please mention the A merican Florist when writing. Pansy Seed A distinct and most beauti- ful race, which for size of blooms, diversity of colors, and robust growth, is unrivaled. The flowers are much larger than the ordinary pansies. while the form, colors and markings are what a celebrated French grower terms "quite remarkable." THE FINEST STRAIN IN CULTIVATION. Far superiorto anv othpr Fnglish, French or German selections. Price: $4.00 per ounce; $1.00 per packet, postage paid. i>ollar notes accepted in payment. THE SURREY SEED COMPANY, Ltd., Please mention the A merican Florist when writing. At the Sign of the Jack Rose. FLORISTS' BULBS OF SELECTED QUALITY. FREESIAS CALLAS ROMANS NARCISSUS, ETC. Complete List on Application. E,F.WintersonCo.[f.«;,S Established 1894 45-47-49 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. Please mention the A merican Florist when writing. THE GARDENERS' Directory. A BRAND NEW BOOK Which is Practical, Complete, Convenient and Invaluable. Thousands of names and addresses. Contains complete lists of GARDENERS AND ESTATES EMPLOYING GARDENERS in the United States and Canada. A Reliable list of the leading Horticultural and Kindred Societies, with names and addresses of the Secretaries. Completely Indexed. PRICE SS.OO. POSTPAID. American Florist Co. 324 Dearborn Street, CHICAGO. PEONIES for EARLY PLANTING Choice selection of named sorts. Strong young plants of two to three eyes and one to two years' growth since division. Far better than old stock freshly cut up. Apply for rates per thousand. Alba Plena. Blush white guard petals. Lemon tinted center, changing to clear white. Per doz., *3.50; per 100. SI5.I0. Beaconsfield. Deep cherry rose. Late bloomer. Per doz., $1 50; per 100, $10.00. Beresford. Delicate rose with creamy petal- oides. Tipped carmine. Large bloom. Per doz., $2.50; per ICO, J15.00. Delachll. Deep crimson. Late. Per doz., $2.00; per 100, $12 00. Delicatisslma. htlush rose with circle of buf¥ under guard petals. Very large and full to center. Strong, robust habit. Per doz. , $2 50; per 100, $15.00. Eclalante. Cherry rose to center. Full strong bloom. Early. Per doz.. $2.00; per 100, $12.00. Festlva Alba. Pure waxy white, flaked with carmine at center. Large full flower. Per doz., $3.60; per 100, $25.00. Clobosa. Incurved form. Brilliant rose with salmon center. Strong stem. Per doz., $1.50; per 100, $10.(0. Humei. Clear solid pink. Late. Per doz.. $1.5u; per 100, $10.00. Lemoine. Solid color of delicate flesh white. Large full bloom. Compact habit. Per doz., $2 50; per 100, $15.00 Madonna. Guard petals, pale rose. Center chamois with rose tuft. Carmine tipped. Per doz., $3 00; per 100, $20 00. Maud Wild. Large, full rosy pink. Showing yellow anthers. Per doz., $3.00; per KO, $20.00. Ne Plus Ultra. Solid shade of brilliant rose. A grand full petaled flower. Per doz., $2.00; per 100, $12.00; per 1000, $100.00. Officinalis Rubra Plena. Deeo crimson. Very early. Per doz., $1.. 50; per 100, $8.00; per 100 J, $75.00, Queen Victoria. Guard petals blush white. Flesh tinted center. A grand, full flower. Very full and strong. Per doz., $; 50; per 100, $15.00. Rosamond. Bright clear pink, tipped pale rose. Very large and tree. Per dozen, $i50; per 100, $15.00. Rosea Superba. Guard petals and petaloides bright rose with a circle of salmon pink. Per doz., $2.50: per 100, $15.00. Rothschild. Guard petals bright rose with rich salmon center. Per dozen, $2.00; per 100, $12.00. Rubra Triumphans. Brilliant deep crimson. A fine contrasting color. Per doz., $3.00; per 100, $12 00. Sainfoin. Brilliant rose. Very full with thread- like salmon petals. Per doz., $3.59; per 100, $15.00. Somerset. Pale rose with carmine tint and circle of buff. Very full and large. Per doz., $3.00; per 100, $20.00. Washington. Nearly solid shade of delicate pink. Full bloom. Early. Per doz., $2.00; per 100, $12.00. Whitley. Large full white with creamy center. A choice variety. Per doz.. $J.60; per 100, $15.00. Mixed Pink varieties. Per 100, $8.00; per 1000, $75.0J. JAMES KING NURSERY. Elmhurst. III. -I»HtOI«B> sia.- Boddington's "GIGANTIC" CYCLAMEN. UNEQUALED FOR SIZE OR QUALITY OF BLOOMS. Separate varieties or mixed, SI. 50 per 100 seeds; SI 2.00 per 1000 seeds. SE^D FOR BULB C*TAlOGtE-NOW READV. NEW YORK. ARTHUR T. BODDINGTON, Seeds, Bulbs and Plants, 342 West 14th Street, NEW HARDY ANNUAL. The Gold Medal Tobacco plant with large, bright, carmine flowers. Nicotiana Sanderae Seeds in original oaclvets from seedsmen through- out the United States and Canada. Gold Medal, London 1903. Awarded a unani- mous First-ciass certificate by the Floral Com- mittee consisting of 24 members of the Royal Horticultural Society of England, May 4ih, 1*904 and in addition the Committee also awarded to this plant their Silver Banksian Medal. At the Temple Show, May 31, 1904, this grand plant was also awarded the Gold Medal of the Royal Horti- cultural Society. Particulars, testimonials and colored illustra- tions, etc., from SANDER & SONS, Vri^f^V^^- Please mention the A merican Florist when writing* In six distinct standard kinds, very \o^n to the trade, in white blush, rose variegated, red and crimson. Write for prices. In twelve choice NEWER kinds, including Festiva Maxima. $2.50 per dozen. Large double white (grandiflora), home- grown, acclimated, blooming bulbs. $1.00 per 100; $7.50 per 1000. ^"The best flower, next to Pceonias, for Decoration Day. F. A. BALLER, Bloomington, ill. Please me?ition the A merican Florist when writing. Zirngiebel Giant Pansies MARKET AND FANCY STRAINS. Seed of the above well-known varieties atSI.nO each package. Also plants at $5.(0 per 1000. Fancy strains at $10.00 per 1000. DENYS ZIRNGIEBEL, Needham, Mass. Please mention the A me'-ican Florist when writing LILY OF THE VALLEY. German strain. Forcing pips, high grade quality, $25.00 per bos, containing 2,500 pips, f. o. b. New York (duty paid). JACSa SMITS) Ltd 19 (Holland.)' A. B. C. Code, 5th edition used. AMERICAN FLORIST COMPANY'S DIRECTORY FOR 1904. THIS 1904 Trade Directory is fully revised to date, \vith thousands of new names and changes of addresses. It contains 412 pages, including complete lists of the Flo- rists, Seedsmen and Nurserymen of the IJnited States and Canada. These lists are arranged both by states and all alphabetically. It also contains lists of Firms that issue catalogues, Horticultural Supply Concerns, Parks, Cemeteries, Landscape Architects, Experiment Station Horticulturists, Botanical Gardens, Leading Foreiga Houses, and much other conveniently indexed and valuable trade informa. tion. PRICE S2.00 POSTPAID. THE AMERICAN FLORIST CO. 324 Dearborn Street, CHICAGO, ILL., U. S. A. Advise Us of Business Changes for Directory Revision. 292 The American Florist. Sept. JO, AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF NURSERYMEN. E. W. Kirkpatrick, McKinney, Tex., Pres. ; C L. Watrous, Des Moines, la., Vice-Pres.; George C. Seager, Rochester, N. Y., Sec'y. Thirtieth annual convention, West Baden Springs, Ind., June, 1905. J The White Tussock Moth. The entomologists of the United States Eepartment of Agriculture have recently been payinjj considerable attention to the white tussock moth, which they say is responsible for the premature fall of leaves from such shade trees as the maples, elms and birches. The savants of the department do not agree with the popular notions for the prevention of these pests. They condemn the blow- pipe arrangement for burning the eggs, as injurious to the trees. They have little taith in the ringing process, as they claim that the eggs are deposited and hatched on the leaves of the tree and it is only an occasional caterpillar that drops off that would need to climb the tree. They recommend as a remedy, spraying the trees with an arsenical solution and also the use of creosote oil, which can be applied to the eggs by means of a sponge attached to a stick. S. E. Milwaukee. Christian Bues, of Madison, state nur- sery inspector, has been in Mil waukee con- ferring with Charles G. Carpenter, super- intendent of parks, with reference to the best methods of combating the insect pests which are threatening the lives of Milwaukee shade trees Supt. Carpenter reports that but little damage has been done in the parks and that most of the ravages have been confined to east side residence streets. He fears, however, that unless immediate steps are taken to fight oif the pest it will spread to the parks and to other portions of the city. It is probable that next spring Supt. Car- penter will ask the common council to take steps to fight the pest. "The trouble this year has come largely from the cot- ton scale and the green aphis," he said. "But the evil which I fear most is the tussock moth, which is making its ap- pearance here and whose ravages are just beginning. The work of exterminating these pests must be done thoroughly, and every owner of a tree must see that he is protected. Otherwise the work is use- less. It is for this reason that I think the city should take steps to protect the trees. The expenses would be exceed- ingly small, and the work must be done unless the city is to sacrifice many of its beautiful shade trees." British Trade Topics. The fruit crop in Great Britain is much better than has been the case for the last two years, the markets now being well supplied. It is remarkable how some of the old varieties in the orchard retain their popularity in spite of the competi- tion from the new comers. Take the Bramley's Seedling apple for instance. This was certificated by the Royal Hor- ticultural Society as far back as 1883, being introduced by Henry Merry- weather, of Southwell, Nottinghamshire. The apple is still in great request, for Mr. Merry weather still sends out about 50,000 trees every year. Another popu- lar apple is AUington Pippin, which was introduced by George Bunyard, of Maid- stone, Kent, well known as a sucess- ful exhibitor of fruit, having taken the championship prize for several years in succession at the Royal Horticultural Society's show of British fruit. Thos. Rivers & Son, o Sawbridge- warth, are also successful exhibitors of fruit. Their Early Rivers plum is still extensively grown for market. This is a round deep bluish-purple plum. They have also brought out some very popu- lar peaches. The latest includes a new first early, Duke of York, which was produced by crossing Early Rivers nec- tarine with Alexander peach. W. Tay- lor, a successful fruit grower, of Hamp- ton, Middlesex, is showing this season the peach Libra, which was raised by the late R. D. Blackmore, the novelist. The skin is of a rich creamy color, flushed with crimson, with a splendid flavor, and its attractive appearance should render it very suitable for market growing. An award of merit has been obtained from the Royal Horticultural Society. Newport, R. I. Another gay week for the summer col- ony has made things still brisk for the florist, and with the horse show now going on, to be followed by the dog show, there will be considerable fashion- able entertaining during the next ten days that will mean still more flowers for decorations of one sort and another. It takes a lot of stock to carry Newport through the summer season, and, as is usually the case as the end approaches, good flowers begin to get in short supply. Gardenias are even scarcer than they were a week ago, and during the week sales have been reported as high as $9 a dozen, although the average price is in most places SOcents pertiower. Kaiserin roses are coming better than for some time and the best onessellfor $4 a dozen. Liberty is not much in evidence, and American Beauty brings $4 to $6 a dozen according to quality. Orchids sell for $1.50 each and valley $3 a bunch of twenty-five. In outdoor stuff dahlias and gladioli about cover the list with some Hydrangea paniculata plumes. The two first mentioned bring $1 to $2 a dozen, and on the hydrangea a price is made according to the quantity needed. One sale of two thousand plumes of Hydrangea paniculata was reported for a dinner decoration at 10 cents each. The weather has been perfect lately, pleasant and warm, and should it so con- tinue the summer people will stay well into the month; their going will mean the usual closing of the summer flower stores on the avenue, and we shall drop back to the regular trade of Newport proper. Theexecutivecommitteeof the Newport Horticultural Society has issued the premium list for the exhibition of Sep- tember 20, 21 and 22. Besides the regular prizes that amount to some $500 it contains many special prizes for which the competition will be very strong. For the best group of palms and foliage plants, arranged for efiect, to cover a space of 100 square feet, a first prize of $25 is offered by Mrs. A. D. Auchincloss. The society also offers a second prize of $20 and a third of $15 for this class. Mrs. John R. Drexel has offered two prizes, the first $15 and the second $10, for the best dinner table decorations of dahlias, the flowers to be grown and arranged by the exhibitors. For the beSt dinner table decorations of outdoor grown flowers and foliage, exclusive of roses and dahlias, flowers to be grown and arranged by the exhibitors. Miss Fannie Foster offers prizes of $15 and $10. For the best collection of cut flowers exhibited by amateurs Col. A. K. McMahon offers prizes of $5, $3 and $2. These and several other special prizes donated by friends of the society will make much friendly competition and greatly add to the success of the show. The floral effects arranged by Hodgson for Mrs. Herman Oelrich's "white ball" last week were most elaborate and have received a great deal of favorable men- tion. Everything was white, both cos- tumes and decorations. The entrance to the mansion was banked on either side with a huge mass of Hydrangea panicu- lata and white hollyhocks, and one passed into the grand ball room to find a profusion of the choicest white orchids, white roses and liiy of the valley. The main feature of the decorations, however, was on the broad veranda overlooking the ocean Here was arranged a Grecian arbor effect with white Corinthian pillars supporting a latticed roof of silver birch b{)ughs, through which the moon and stars could be plainly seen. Hanging from this roof and caught up at irregular intervals were garlands of white flowers, and these were dotted with white electric lights. The several columns were also wound with light green foliage through which myriads of tiny white electric lights shown. The openings between thecolumns were hung with heavy silk curtains, which were caught back, allowing a view of the large white marble fountain whose basin was outlined in heavy plumes of Hyd- rangea paniculata illuminated with hundreds more of the electric lights. In the fountain basin hundreds of gold fish were seen, as well as some beautiful white swans. The supper tables were set on the veranda, each with a center- piece of lilies of the valley. X. PA EON IAS. More than 100 choice named varieties, as well as a fine mixture, embracing all S'rts. Description list free. /2l£irli/\lii^ Morp. than a million bulbs, \aiClUIUIUda named mixed. Also Childsii. Groff s Hybrids, Lemoines, May, etc. Inspection of stock desired, E. Y. TEAS, Centerville, Ind. Please mention the A mertcafi Florist when wrttine. Jacs Smits, Ltd. %t^^, (BRANCH AT B08K00P.) Wholesale Growers of oV^llf^^i nursery st^ck, pot-grown forcing plants. Lilacs a specially. Berlin and Hamburg Valley— the best quality. Catalogue free on demand. When in Euro-e please inspect our nurseries. NAARDFN-BUSSUM, neir Amttei dam, to our R. B. Depot. When in Europe come and see us and inspect our extensive Nurseries, Gouda is our railroad depot. HARDY, FANCY ORNAMENTAL NURSERY STOCK. J. Blaauw & Co., BOSKOOP, HOLLAND. Catalogue free on demand. Headquarters for the famous ColoradoBiue Spruces, purest, bluest strain Send to THE MOON For j Trees, Shrubs, Vines Your) and Small Fruits. OescnptiTe Illustrated Catalogue Fret. THB WM. H. MOON OO. Morrisville, Pa. igo4. The American Florist. 293 Groenewe^en & Zood, DE B LT near Utrecht. 120 ACRIS SANDY SOIL. SPeOIAiTIES: First-rate Nursery stock. Specimen Conifers, Hardy Perennials, Trees for Avenue and Road- side planting, Fruit Trees. London Planes and Pyramid Pears are a grand specialty with us. New trade catalogue will soon be ready and wilt be sent upon application. Please mention the A merican Florist when -writing. CALIFORNIA PRIVET. 410,000, 1 ypar, 2 to 4 branches, 13 to 8 inches 300.0011, 2 ye»r, 4 to 8 '■ 30 to 24 350,000, 3 year 6 to 10 " 34 to 36 50,000, 3 year, 6 to Vi *' 36 to 48 35U0J, 3 yeir, 8 to 13 " 36 to 48 Two and thne years. Has been transplanted. Write for Trade List and J^m^es. J. H. O'HAG ^N, River View Nurseries, Little Silver. N J. Please mention the Amencan Florist when writing, ATTENTION NURSERYMEN and FLORISTS. Before buying your Holland grown nursery stock elsewhere, you should take advantage of our extremely low prices. W" are headquarttrs for Boses, Hydrangtja p. g. Rhododpndrons, Azalea mollis, Psonias and Ornamental trees. It will ^ay you to keep in touch with us and advise us of your wants. When in Holland don't forgettocall on us, and inspect our Dursfries. G'tuda is our railroad depot. w. VAN HLEEF & SONS, The Nurserlasi Boskoop, Holland. Please mention the A merican Florist when writing. Philadelphia Rambler. Flowers brighter and much more double than Criu sjd Bambl-r, strong grower, blooms earlier and dues notblt^acb ont. 2!4-inch plants $6 00 per ICO; SSO.i 0 per lOtlO •t-inoh plants 2i0perdo7..; 15.00 per 100 5-inch plants 3.10 per doz,; 22.50 per lUO The Conard & Jones Go. WtSI GROVl, PA. THE ROSE OF THE AGE. MME. lEVAVASStUR, (The Baby Rambler.) H. B. May offers for Autumn delivery, strong English-grown plants from open ground. Price on application. Dyson's Lane Nurseries "-'■liilLAND"'"'"- Please mention the A merican Florist when writing, PEONIES. Festiva Maxima S35 00 per 100 Fine White, generally called Queen Victoria 9.00 per UO Rose, the trtll-growing, heavy-bloom- ing variety 6 00 per 100 For other varieties or I'OO ra'e write GILBERT H. WILD, Sarcoxie, Mo. Please mention the A merican Florist when writing. The Cottage Gardens Co. (Incorporatad.) Queens, Lon; Island, New York, Nursery Book, giving descriptions of nursery slock, peonies, etc. , mailed upon application. Please mention the A ynerican Florist when writing. August Rolker & Sons, IMPORT TO ORDER Maneltl Rose Stocks for grafting. Forcing Lilacs, Lily of the Valley, Palms. Bay and Box Trees, Decorative Plants and Shrubs Etc. 31 Barclay St. or P. 0. Box 752, NEW YORK. please mention the A merican Florist when writings Nursery Stock. Land taken into the city cause for wanting to sell the entire Nursery Stock in one lot or part. A good bargain to anyone who will buy the entire lot. Stock is all merchantable size. 6,200 SIHDE TREES. Ranging from 7 to 15 feet, average 12 feet, mainly comprised of Sugar and Norway Maples, Linden Elms Horse Chestnut, Etc. 4.900 EV'ROREENS. Spruce, Arborvitse and Retinospora in variety, 1-2 to 10 feet high. 5.400 SHRUBS. In variety, 1 to 4 feet. 300 YICC4. Strong, 6-year old clumps. 300 PRIVETS, Standards, nice heads, 6 year olds. 400 PRIVETS. Shorn Bush Shape, 6-year olds. 30 000 PRIVETS. Heavy for Hedging, 3-year olds. 100,000 PRIVETS, Strong for Hedging, 2-year olds. -s:rivi3 i^oTEt r^isT.- C. RIBSAM & SON, TRENTON, N. J. Please mention llie A merican Fiorist when writing. Three Grand Paeonias FESTIVA MAXIMA, white. Qu^en of all Pa?onias, true stock, $5.00 per doz : JIO.OO oer ICO. RICHARDSON'S RUBRA SUPERBA, S4.00 per doz.: S» 00 per 100. LADY BRAMWELL, pink, SI-CO per doz.; $2o.00 per 100. other varieties in pink and red, strong roots, $10.00 per 100. American Beauty Plants. Strong American Ueauty plants, 2-year old, to force for Xmaa, per 100. CHICAGO CARNATION CO., .$8.00 Joliet, III. London Planes. stout and straight stems, beautiful heads, and fine roots grown on sandy grounds. The girth of these trees is in good proportion to the length. Per 100 Per 1000 10-12 feet $18.00 $160.00 13-15 feet 21.00 200.C0 No charges for packing and f. o. b. Rotterdam. JAGs. SMITS, •-<•'-' Naarden, Holland. A. B. C. Code, 5th edition used. Please mention the American Florist when writing THE BEST ROSE NOVELTY Dwarf CumSOn Vaughan's Ramljler t^}'''' HEW YORK. ORDERS BOOKED NOW. CALIFORNIA PRIVET. A large stock of extra fine, well furnished two year plants from one to four feet. Grades mucb higher tban most sto k sent out. ^atisfaction guaranteed. Get my prices before you place your order. Address CHAS. BLACK, hichtstown. LOW RATES TO EASTERN POINTS Will always apply via the Nickel Plate Road and its eastern connections to all points in New York, New England and eastern states. Three daily trains to Ft. Wayne. Findlay, Cleveland, Erie. Buffalo, New York and Boston. Standard equipment on all trains. Meals served in dining-cars on American Club Plan ranging in price from 35c to $1.00 per meal; also service a la carte and Mid-day Luncheon 50c. The eastern terminals of the Nickel Plate Road are only from three to ten minutes from all Ocean Steamship Docks and the service afforded is first-class. No excess fare charged on any train. For parti- culars, call on or address John Y. Calahm, General Agent, H3 Adams St., Room 298, Chicago, III. Chicago depot, La Salle and VanBurenSts. 26 294 The American Florist. Sept. 10, Our Pastimes ) Announcements of coming contests or other events of interest to our bowling, shooting and sporting readers are solicited and will be given place in this column. Address all correspondence for this depart- ment to J. H. Pepper, 43 West 88th St., New York; Robt. Kift, 1725 Chestnut St., Philadel- phia; or to the American Florist Co., Chicago. A^ The Athlete and Bowlers' Journal of August 27 prints a good account of the St. Louis bowling tournament, including illustrations of champions Mrs. P. J. Hauswirth and J. H. Stevens and the lady bowlers. Interested parties can secure copies of this issue on applica- tion to John G. Hemmer, 170 E. Madi- son street, Chicago, making mention of this notice. At Chicago. The bowling team held a revival meet- ing September 6 at P. J. Hauswirth's store. Plans were talked over for the coming season and a general jubilation indulged in over the success of the team at St. Louis. Now that the boys have a winning team they will endeavor to keep the interest warm andget in line to repeat the victory at Washington next year. At Flatbush, N. Y. At the Flatbush bowling club on Thursday evening, September 1, two match games were played, with the result that the winning team made the same score in both games, a rather remarkable occurrence. The scores were as follows: TEAM NO. 1. Player Ist 2d Irwin U 6 1 96 Eeilly 157 144 Wocker I35 128 L. bchmutz 195 175 Total 643 643 TEAM NO. II. Player 1st 3d H. Dailledouze HI 124 A. Zeller 166 147 P. Dailledouze IE9 149 Scott M6 140 Totals 682 560 * « » Society of American Florists. ST.LOUIS CONVENTION-FINAL RESOLUTIONS. Whereas, The citizens, and especially the members of the St. Louis Florists' Club, have extended to the Society of American Florists a hearty welcome, and have done everything for our pleasure and comfort, and have made our stay in their beautiful city an occasion long to be remembed. Resolved, That we tender to Hon. Cyrus P. Waldbridge our sincere thanks for his hearty and kindly words of wel- come. Resolved, That the thanks of this society be extended to the members of the St. Louis Florists' Club for their untiring efiorts in our behalf, and the advancement of our work. Resolved, That our thanks are espe- cially due to President J. J. Beneke, and to his able assistants who were chair- men of his various committees, and did their work so efficiently and cheerfully. Resolved, That the thanks of this society be tendered to Mr. Charles A. Kuehn, who made our exhibition the great success that marked it. Resolved, That our thanks are due to Miss Perle Fulmer for her entertaining TARRYTOWN HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY OUTING. (Some that went boating — See last issue, page 260 ) selection of vocal music, and to the others who assisted in making the president's reception a pleasant and memorable one. Resolved, That our thanks are due to the able and interesting essayists, and also to the horticultural visitors from abroad whose addresses were so much appreciated. And to the ladies of St. Louis who managed the entertainment in connection with the trolley ride, we express our grateful appreciation. Resolved, That we acknowledge with thanks the cordial invitation of the Lewis Publishing Company to visit their place and partake of their hospitality, and of the Anheuser-Busch Brewing Company for similar courtesies extended. Resolved, That we are especially grate- ful to Director Wm. Trelease and the trustees of the Missouri Botanic Gardens for their generosity and hospitable recep- tion so kindly tendered the Society of American Florists. Signed, G. L. Grant, J. L. Dillon, J. F. Sullivan, Committee. St. Louis, Mo., August 19, 1904. NEW PLANT RECORDS. Introducers of new plants of any class, during the season of 1904, are invited to send lists thereof to this office that credit may be given and due record made in the annual report for the year, now in prepa- ration. Wm. J. Stewart, Sec'y. Plttsbursf. The September meeting of the Florists' Club was held September 5, and may be termed a success in every way excepting in attendance. A display of asters and gladioli was scheduled, and the efiect, quantity and arrangements were perfect. Over twelve hundred gladioli and half as many asters were shown. Among those who sent exhibits were Frank Banning, of Kinsman. O.; Arthur Co wee, of Berlin, N. Y.; J. L, Childs, of Floral Park, N. X., and the Pittsburg Cut Flower Company, of Pittsburg, Pa. Mr. Banning sent a delightful surprise in the form of a bas- ket of sweet apples which were devoured on the spot. J. B. Murdoch & Company, with How- ard Carney as manager, will open a new wholesale commission house about Octo- ber 1. They will probably be located in the Fite building, on Liberty avenue, near Sixth street. Business seems to be reviving from its long slumber, although the increases are not startling. About October 1 many Pittsburg flor- ists will visit Philadelphia and New York for supplies. E. L. McGrath and family have returned from a visit to New York. Edward Reid, of Philadelphia, is a vis- itor in the city. Tom Ulam is back from the timbers. P. J. Deemas is on the sick list. E. L. M. Nasbua, N. H. September 1 marked the twentieth an- niversary of George E. Buxton's advent in the florist's business. Commencing with one greenhouse, 18x90 feet, at his former home on Vine street in this city, he has gradually increased hisglass surface until to-day he has five houses, aggregating about 7,000 square feet of glass. Mr. Buxton well remembers his first custo- mer the morning he entered business 20 years ago. Business gradually increased at the Vine street greenhouses, and year by year more room was taken up. In the spring of 1896 he pmrchased property on Concord street. At that place he is at the present time one of the most up-to- date greenhouse establishments in New England, consisting of five houses, each 200 feet in length. On the morning of October 9, 1895, Mr. Buxton opened a store down town for the retail trade for cut flowers. His specialty has been for a number of years growing fancy carna- tions and small carnation plants for the trade. Denison, Tex. — Two new greenhouses have been completed at the Munson nur- series and are now in service. igo4. The American Florist. 295 Field-Grown Carnations It Has Been a Goed Growing Season With Us and Plants are in Fine Shape, Strong and Bushy. WHITE. Per 100 1000 FLORA HILL 4.00 35,00 Peru 6,00 50.00 White Ooud 4 50 40.00 Gov. Wolcott 6.00 50.C0 Norway 5.00 40 00 Queen Louise 5.00 40.00 PINK. Mrs. T. W. Lawson $6.00 $50.00 Mrs. Nelson 5.00 45.00 Mrs. Higinbotham 4.00 35 00 Guardian Angel 4.00 35.00 McKJnley 6.00 50 00 RED. Cliicago 6,00 50.00 Mrs. Ine 4.00 35.00 Roosevelt 6 00 50.00 Estelle 6.00 50.00 Harlowarden 4.50 40.00 VARIEGATED. Mrs.Bradt 6 00 50 00 Rose Plants strong Stocl( irom 214-inch Pots. Low Prices to Close Out. Illiri F inmi The finest pink rose lllll/Li^ JUIIIl yet introduced, beau- =======^^ titul color, free bloomer, best money-maker. S20.00 per 100; $150.00 per 1000. Per JOO 1000 Golden Gate $2.50 $20.00 3-INCH POTS. Per 100 1000 Chatenay $5 00 $40 00 Maid 3.50 30 00 Golden Gate 3.50 30.00 All Stock sold under express condition that if nol satisfactory it is to be returned immediately, when money will be refunded. PETER REIN6ERG, SlWabash Ave., CHICAGO. Mease mention the A merican Florist when writing. Field-Grown Carnations. Our Wolcott plants are exceptioDally fine. Per ion PerlOCO WOLCOTT S6.1O S55.C0 McKINLEY 501) 45.10 GLACrtR 500 4^.00 JOOST 4.00 40.0U ESTELLE 500 4500 A. C. CANFIELD, Springfield, III. ROSES and CARNATIONS. strong 3-in. Slock, Will Soon Do To Cut From. Per lOOPer 1000 Bride, Maid, Tvory, Gate 184.CO $35.00 Perle, extra fine 5.00 Jooat. A rma7indy. very strong 5.00 45.00 BOSTON FERNS, choice, fresh lookingplants, 2y!-inch,S4.0U; 3-inoh,$8.00; 4-inch, extra strong, good as 5-inch, $15.00 per lOO. W. H. GULLETf & SONS, Lincoln, III. 150,000 or'j^n carnations. QUEEN LOUISE, white 06 ENCHANTRESS, light pink 10 CHICAGO, red 06 MRS. E. A. NELSON, pink 06 FLORIANA, pink .OS ETHEL CROCKER, pink 05 ELDORADO, yellow 05 FLORA HILL, white 06 LORNA, white .06 HARRY FENN, crimson .06 WIH. SCOTT, pink OS ORIOLE, scarlet 05 MERMAID, pink 05 DOROTHY, pink 05 J. L. DILLON, Bloomsburg, Pa. Field-Grown CARNATIONS strong, Healthy Plants, Free From Disease. WHITE. Per 100 Per lOOO While Cloud $4.50 $40.00 Norway 5.00 40.00 Her Majesty 5.00 45 00 Queen Louise S.OO 40.00 PINK. Mrs. Lawson 6.00 55.00 Cressbrook 4.50 40.00 Guardian Angel (Sport) 4.50 40.00 Enchantress 8.00 75.00 Mrs. Higinbotham , 4.50 40.00 Morning Glory 5.OO 45.00 RED. Mrs. Poller Palmer 5.00 40.00 America 4.00 35.00 Estelle 6.00 60.00 Harlowarden 4.50 40.00 VARIEGATED. Prosperity 6.00 50.00 WIETOR BROS., 51 Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO. please mention the American Florist when writing, ?>aRNAf!dNS FIELD-CROWN. Nice size to plant. Enchantress, $10.00 per 100. Gov. Wolcott, $5.00 per 100. Boston Market, $6,C0 perlOO. Mrs. Law- son, $5.00 per IOd; $10.00 per 1000. BOSTON FERNS— Nice plants, 2'4-inch, $4,00 per lOU; 3-inoh, $7.00 per 100; 4-inch, $15.00 per lUO. \Vant to rush ferns out to make room. PANSIES— Roemer's Superb Prize, plants ready Sept. 20th. at $3.00 and $t.lO per 1000. S. T. DANLEY, Macomb, 111. FIELD- GROWN Carnations MRS. LAWSON per 100, $5.00 FLORA HILL " 4.50 PERU " 4.50 WHITE CLOUD " 4.50 QUEEN LOUISE " 4.50 SmiLAX, 3 inch, strong " 3.00 ASPARAGUS Plumosus Nanus, 3-inch " 5.00 SCHARFF BROS., Van Wert, Ohio. CSimaitlOnS strong and^Healthy. Flora Hill and Mrs. Ine. $3 fO per lOJ. Daj break, $3.1.0 per 100 MRS. P. F LAU, River Grove, III. Fine Healthy Field-Grown Plants. No Stem Rot. Per 100 Per 1000 LAWSON, pink $5.00 $45.00 NELSON, pink 5.00 45.00 GUARDIAN ANGEL, pink 3.50 30.00 HIGINBOTHAIVI,pink 4.00 35-00 FLORA HILL, white 3.50 30.00 WHITE CLOUD, white 4.00 35-00 QUEEN LOUISE, white 5-00 45-00 PERU, white 5-00 45.00 JOOST, pink 4.00 35-00 LORD, pink 4.00 35-00 GEO. REINBERG, 51 Wabash Avenue, 60,000 FIELD-GROWN CARNATIONS. CLEAN, HEALTHYp STOCKY PLANTS. ENCHftNTRESS $7.00 to $8.00 per 100 LAWSON 4.00 to 6.00 per 100 Flora Hill Guardian Ansel MorniDg Glory Marquis Higinbotham E. K. Nelson Crane America Apollo Koosevelt Gonaez Harlowarden Dorothy Whitney Stella Alba Lillian Pond Prosperity. Above varieties, $4.00 to $5 00 per 100: $35.00 to $45.00 per lOOj. Write for prices on large orders. 300 long heavy strings ASPARAGUS PLUMO- SUS and 200 Urge strings SMILAX to cut cheap W. H. Watson, LAPEER, MICH. Please mention the A merican Florist when writing-, FIELD-CROWN CARNATIONS LARGE HEALTHY PLANTS. MOENING GLORY ( $ 4.00 per 100; JOOST, CROCKER ) 35.C0 per 1000. Pot-Grown in3,3^anil4-inch. Good Bunchy Plants. 500 LAWSON ( 300 CROCKER -^$4.00 pet ICO. 300 JOOST I 1025 So. Cameron St., HARRISSURG, PA. G. HANSON, 296 The American Florist. Sept. JO, Sycamore, 111. William Swinbank, proprietor of the Sycamore Greenhouses, has a new rose which he prizes beyond any other in his collection. He and Miss Julia Rose were united in marriage at the home of Mrs. Margaret Swinbank, aunt of the groom, August 14. Rev. Mr. Chandler, of Wheaton performed the ceremony, only the intimate relatives being present. Mr. and Mrs. Swinbank will make their home on Washington place at present. WoBORN, Mass —Carl Everburg is put- ting in a greenhouse on his land on Beach street. Beat stork on the market. 3-inf*h M. Louis<> and Imperial 14 00 per 100; ready now. 2-inoh Impe- rial. $2.n0 per iro. 3 inch Lady C.mpbjII, ready in two weeks S3 50 per 100. Crabb & Hunter, '""~m",T''* FOR SALE. VIOLET PLANTS I2,000 TO I5,000 Lady Campbell Violet Plants Field-grown, $i6.00 per 1000, delivered at express office. Cash with order. J. M. BRAMHAM; Waldrop, Pa. Grower of Violet Plants for the Trade. Violet Plants. Hardy plants, such as Wisconsin climate produces. Princess of Wales and Marie Louise, $4.50 per 100. HOLTON&HUIIKELCO.'"'"'ias".''"- Pansies. SCO.ooo Transplanted Plants disposed of last spring giving Universal Satis- faction. $5.00 per lOCO by express only. Cash with order. T. E. Coburn. F4%t. Everett Mass. Frank Hancock WARRENS, WIS. DEALER IN bry=BaIed Sphagnum Moss. Both in Burlap and Wired Biles. Grades suitable for Nurserymen or Florists. Be sure and get my prices and samples before placing your order elsewhere. Passengers to New York, Boston, New England and all eastern points will find it to their advantage to ascertain rates applying over the Nickel Plate Road and its eastern connections. Three daily trains on which there is no excess fare charged. One special feature of the service is meals in dining-cars, on American Club Plan. Pay for what jou get, but in no case over 35c to $1.00 per meal; also service a la carte and Mid-day Luncheon 50c. Folders, rates and all infor- mation cheeifully furnished by applying to John y. Calahin, General Agent. Chicago, III., Room 298, 113 Adams St. Chicago depot. La Salle and Van Buren Sts. 27 freesia Bulbs. CALIFORNIA GROWN. Choice, 54 to 3i-ineh, per 100, esoi'per 1000, J5 00. Flr«» Quality, % to 54-inoh, per 100, 45c; per 1000, S3.00. Samples mailed on application. Vaughan's Seed Store, CHICAGO: NEW YORK: 84-86 Randolph St. 1 4 Barclay St. f-iea^i mention int A tnericGn Florist when writing, GERANIUMS... Rooted Cuttings. Fall Delivery. Varieties 1 have are: Nutt, Le Soliel, Riccard, Do>le, Trego, Peter Henderson, Casttis, Le Brie, Perkins, Viaud, Poitevine, Le Francias, Castellane and Buchner. Special price for fall delivery. Send for it. Good cuttings will make good plants. I am going to give you good cuttings and want your orders whether for 100 or 20,000. Lancaster, Pa. ALBERT M. HERR, Please tneniion the A merican Florist when urriting, A FEW 600D THINGS YOU WANT. KENTIA BELMOREANA and FORSTERIANA PALMS. 3, 4, 5 and 8-inch, J12, J25, 840, »100 per 100. BOSTON FERNS, B-inch, »30 per 100. Prom beds, tor 2, 3 and 4-lncb pots. $4. $8, S15 per 100 DRACAENA IN0IVISA,2, 3, 4, 5-inch, %%, $3, $10 and S25 per 100. ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS, 2 and S-in., S4 and $8 per 100. ASPARAGUS SPRENGERI, 2 and 3-in., $3 and (5 per ItO. GERANIUMS in all best varieties, rooted cuttings and 2 and 3-inoh pots, $1.25, $2,50 and $5, per 100. CHINfcSE PRIMROSE Sin., $4 on oer 100. BEGONia RtX. 2-in., 84: 254 and3in., $6cerl00. CARNATIOMS. fleld-grown, Crocker, Queen Louise and Goodenough, $5.00 ler 100. CINERAhlAS, 2-inch, $3.00 per ICO. CASH OR C. O. O. CEO. M. EMMANS, NEWTON, N.J. READY FOR SHIPMENT CHINESE SACRED LILIES. Genuine Chinese Grown. Basket 30 Bulbs $1.25 Mat of 4 Baskets 4.S0 Write (or prices on quantily. E. F. WINTERSON CO., 45-47-49 Wabash «ve.. CHrAGO. Asparagus Sprengeri. Per 100 2-inoh pots, small plants $l.uO 2>4-inoh pots, bushy plants 2 CO 3- inch pots, very strong bushv plants 2 50 Cash with the order. F. WALKER CO., New Albany, Ind. Hease mention the A merican Florist when wrtlin^ A Step In the Right Direction. We Protect the Florists by Selling to the Trade. HEADQUARTERS FOR AURACARIA EXCELSA My own impo'tation Cno seedlings) raised in Belgium Iron 10P CUTTINGS ONLY. 5M-in. pots, bushy plants, 3 tiers, 8-10-11 in. hith, 50o. 5H-inoh pots, bushy plants, 3 to 4 tiers, 11-13 in. high, 60c. 5i4-in. pots, bushy plants, 3 to 4 tiers, 14-16 in. high, 75e; 6-in. pnts, bushy plants. 4 to 5 tiers, 16-20 in. high, 8O0, 90c and $1.(0 each. GREAT BARGAINS IN KENTIA PALMS. 4O0O KENTU FORSTERIANA, 3 and 4-in. pots, made- up piauis, 3 plants in a pot, 16 to 18 inches high, 8 to 10 leaves in all. 15o to 20 ■ each, by djz. or 100. KENTIA FORSTERIANA and BELMOREANA, 6 inob pots, 5 to 7 leaves, 30 to 40 inches high, 75c to $1.00 each. COCOS WEDDELLMNA, 3-inch pots, very strong. $12 00 per 100. ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS NANUS, 3-in. pots, strong, $6.00 per 100. CYCAS RtVOLUTA, 6, 7 and 8-inch pots, from 5 to 20 leaves at 8c per leaf. FICUS CLASTICA, (Belgium), 4-inch pots, 25c. Horn* GroMH Rubbir*, 5 to 5<>i-inch, 7, B, 9 and 10 leaves. 3Uc. 35c, 40c, 50c. ARECA LUTESCENS, made-up plants. 3 in a pot, 6-inch, 30 to 35 inches high, 75c: 51,4-inch pot, 30 inches high, 3 in a pot, 60c; 5- inch, 25 to 30 inches high 3 in a not. 3nc. ARECA LUTESCENS, 6 inch pots, 3 in pot, 30-in. nigh, 75c. LATANIA BORBONICA, SM-inch pots, strong, 35c; 6 inch pots. 50c. ADIANTUM CUNEATUM, (Maiden Hair Fern), 4-ioch pots, bushy, $1.80 per doz. PIERSONI FE«I>S, 4-incli, 20c to 2io. BOSTON FERNS, out of 5>^-in.. 25 to 30c. BOSTON FERNS, 6- inch pots, 2-Ieet high, 18 to 20 rronds, 5uc. ACORUS GRAMINEUS, variegated grass, $1.00 per dozen. PRIMULA CHINENSIS, for Xmas blooming, John Rupp's strain, 4-inch pots, $8.00 per 100. Cash with order please. All goods travel at pur- chasers' risk. Godfrey Aschmaun, Wholesale Grower and Importer ot Pot Plants. Bell Phone Tioga 3669 A. 1012 Oniario St., Philadelphia, Pa. fUase mention the A merican Florist when writing, Crofons. Dracaenas. Crotons. Best Leading Varieties. Julius Roehrs, EXOTIC NURSERIES RUTHERFORD, N. J. Poinsettias 21/i-inch pots, $6.00 per lOO; $50.00 per 1000. In 5,000 lots, $40.00 per 1000. John Ziegenthaler, '"^P^HfL°«tt"!pl';rV,. Geo. Wittbold Co., 1867 Buckingham PI., CHICAGO, ILL. Send for Price List on Always mention the American Florist when you write to an adi/ertiser. igo4. The American Florist. 297 I'/iL CARNATIONS Free from Stem Rot. WHITE. Per 100 Per 1000 Gov. Wolcott > $6.00 $60.00 Her Majesty 6 00 60.00 Marian 600 60 00 Queen Louise S-00 46.00 White Cloud 6.00 45.00 PINK. (Light.) Enchantress 8.00 70.00 Fair Maid 6.00 60.00 PINK. (Dark) Lawson 6.00 60.00 Mrs. Nelson 6.00 60.00 Mrs. Roosevelt 6 00 Dorothy 6.00 Floriana 6.00 VARIEGATED. Marshall Field 7.00 S. J. REUTER, Westerly, R. I. Please mention the A merican Florist when writing. DO YOU WANT Carnations? STRONG, HEALTHY riELD PLANTS. For 100 Per 1000 lO.onO Francis Joost S3-00 S25.00 .■i.OOu Marquis 3i0 27.5) 2,0i0 Norway 3 50 3000 3000 Proaprity 3.50 30.00 3,100 Lawson 3 50 34.00 1,500 Glacier 3.50 34.00 5,0 Apollo 4.00 10.000 Asp. Plumosus Nanus, beautiTul plants from aM-inch pots, fi'l^ ptr luO $20 00 per lOTO. Sprangarl, same size, $1.50 per 100; $12 50 per 10 0. The above stock is guaranteed flrst-class and will receive special attention as to packing, etc. CA.SH WITH ORDER. The W. T. Buckley Plant Go. SPRINGFIELD, ILL. FIELD-GROWN CARNATION PLANTS. EXTRA STRONG. Wolcott, Pro.^perity, Pal- mer. Lawson, Bradt, ApoHo, $3.00 per 100; $46 00 ppr 1000. Mary Wood, HiKinbotham, Joost, Flora Hill, Harlowarde.n, $1.00 per 100. ROSES. Excellent Stock. 3!4-lnch Bride and Gate $3 .00 per ICOO 2i^-inch Bridesmaid 18.00 per 1000 STEVIA. 2W-inch $18.00 per 1000 CHRYSANTHEMUMS. Good selection $I8.C0 per 1000 POEHLMANBROSCO.."°"Tl°"°''^ 5000 Enchantress Large plants in the very best condition, $8.00 per 100: $75.00 per 1000. Also about 1,000 Gov. Wolcott, S6.00 per lOQ; Cash with order. N. ZWEirEL, North Milwaukee. Wis. Surplus Carnation Plants. 425 WHITE CLOUD 3c each 600 MARQUIS 3o each 7511 LAWSON 3c each 1,400 FLORA HILL 4o each son CKANB So each 200 GLORY .3c each 1,500 QUGEN LOUISE 3c each SUNNYSIDE GREENHOUSES. Owotso, Mich. CARNATIONS. Per 100 1,000 Enchantress $8 00 3,000 Morniog Glory 5.00 1,000 Lawson 5.00 500 Estelle 500 600 Glacier 4.00 Cash With Order. Br^I OSSOiaiS* Crand Rapids, Mich. For WINTER FLOWERING. Extra fine, bushy plants, perfectly healthy. Propagated and grafted from flowering wood. LIBERTY, FRANZ DEEGAN, 3y2-inch pots, per 100 $18.00 MAID, BRIOE, GOLDEN GATE, IVORY, LA FRANCE, KAISERIN, 3^2- pots, per 100 1 5.00 3-inch pots, per 100 N GATE, 3-inch pots, per 100.... J. L« Dillon, Bloomsburg, Pa. BEAUTY, IVORY, LA FRANCE, 3-inch pots, per 100 $7.00 BRIDE, MAID, PERLE, GOLDEN GATE, 3-inch pots, per 100 SOO Please mention the A merican Florist when writing. ^ifXKRtaa«t,i^g^Mk»»*»g»s>et»siKKK»»iKKrs»»»t»9^>r^SKgs»:R»^ BWaga^ ParnaHnnc ^^^ Field^Grown I III I lllll llllliw* This stock is very flne, large, clean, ^^^AA MM^A^JI^r MM^^S healthy; iree from stem-rot or disease / of any kind. Inspection invited. Per 100 Per 1001 ROOSEVELT $6.00 S5O.00 HARRY FENN 6.O0 SO.OO GOV. WOLCOTT 6.00 50.00 CRANE 6.00 60 00 LAWSON 5.00 40. OO any 1 Per 100 Per 1030 TRIUMPH 5.0O 40.00 FLORA HILL 5.00 40.00 PERU 4 OO 3500 GUARDIAN ANCEL. 3.00 25 00 PROSPERITY 6.00 SO.OO Satisfactory references required, otherwise shipments are sent C. 0. D. J. A. BUDLONG, 37 and 39 Randolph Street, CHICAGO, ILL. WSBBiBKBMi5SBHi««gMMB)aaa«iBSBM!Magy!g«i^ ♦♦♦>♦♦♦»♦♦»»»»»♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦»♦♦♦»♦♦»♦♦♦♦♦♦»♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦ 110,000 HARIOWARDEN? Extra Strong and Healthy, Field-Grown, $5.00 per lOO; $40.00 per 1000. I CHICAGO CARNATION COMPANY, ^ ir^t lir-l- _ _ _ M I llVirklC JOLIET. ILLiNOIS. : (»»»»»»»»»»♦♦>»>•••••»»•• .♦••♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦^ Field-Grown CARNATION PLANTS. Extra itrtne Diantt, rtady for Immadla.a shipment. OUEEN LOUISE, FLORA HILL, KOSWAY. Lir Dish s, 'UlJ list of best dwarf varieties, per ItOO 825.00; 3.00 Small Palms for Center P ants to dishes. 2^-1ncti pnts, 6 to 8 incties high. Af' ca Lu escens 6 00 Kentia Belmoreana 8.00 Auracaria Excelsa, each, 50c, 60c, 75c, tl.OO $1.50. Boston Ferns, from bench. 4-inch pot 15c 5-inoh pot 35c 6-inch pot 35c Keniias; Belmoreana and Forsteriana Latanio Borbonica Cycas Revoluta Full range of sizes, in grand condition. I The STORRS & HARRISON CO. ''*"!fH%"-'-^' I Fiease mentton the American Florist wken writing. PIERSONI FERNS. GOOD STOCK. PROMPT SHIPMENT. BARGAIN PRICES. To reduce our stock we are offering strong rooted runners, $2.00; 2i/2-inch,'$4.00; 3-inch $6.00; 4-inch, $15.00; S-inch, $25.00; 6-inch, $35.00; 7-inch, $50.00 per 100. Also BOSTONS in all sizes. Write for prices. VIOLETS, Marie Louise, strong field-grown plants, $4.00 per 100. MORRISON, ILL. 9 GENEVA, ILL. Please mention the. A merican Flnrist ivhi>n ■nirifma- CARNATIONS. Per 100 Enchantress.. ...$8.00 Lawson 6.00 Gov. Wolcolt 7.00 Joost 4.00 Guardian Angel 4.00 Queen Louise 4.00 N. C. MOORE & CO., MORTON CROVE, ILL. SURPLUS Carnations 250 WOL.COTT, 2,00J FLORA HiLL, 500 LORNA, 400 DOROTHY, 3.000 QUEEN LOUISE, 1,100 L\WSON, 150 WHITE CLOUD, 2O1J DAYBREAK, 100 APOLLO, S5.00 per 100; $45 CO per 1000. Cash wiih order. Limestone land. No stem rot. I give my personal attention to packing. U. S., Wells Fargo and American Express. W. S4BRA^SKY, Kenton, Ohio. CZ^RNATIONS. Clean, Slocky Plants, guarantspd nady for bench- ing. Going back to lettuce; no surplus stock. Per 100 1000 Marquis S3.50 J30 Jubilee 3 50 30 Jiradt 3.60 Glacier 4.00 35 Per 100 1000 Morn. Glory.... 84 00 IKS Peru 4 00 ."15 Daybreak, white 4 00 35 Lawson .... 4.50 43 STRONG FIELD PLANTS. 250 at 1000 rate. (Cash.) Blanksma Bros., Grand Rapids, Mich. LETTUCE GROWERS, E. F. D. No. 11. Please mention the American Florist when -wriling^ Carnations. I3,0fO LAWSON $50.00 per lOOO 10,000 WHITE CLOUD 4i.00 10,000 FLORA HILL 45.00 " Immediate Delivery. '^ilV^IX^A.PHiy Sa KISOET, 59 Wabash Ave. CHICAGO. [Hease mention the American Florist when writing, CARNATIONS; Field-Grown. strong, healthy free from disease. . The following varieties at $5,00 par 1 00: Queen Louise, White Cloud, Flora Hill, Ethel Crocker, Crane, Mrs. F. Joost, Morning Glory, Guardian Angel, Glacier, Marquis, Armazindy, Bradt, Prosperity. G. VAN BOCHOVE & BRO., Kalamazoo, Mich. tgo4. The American Florist. 299 ir you are short and need some quick for plantiDg or replacing, write us. Order Chlnssa Prlmrosas and Cinerarias now. Boston and PlersonI rerns, in all sizes from 2>4-inoh to lu-inoh. Sprengsrt and Plumosus, in IVi to 5-inch. Carnations, fleld-grown, Mrs. Joost, Guardian Angel, Mrs Fisher, Lizzie MoGowan,. Glacier, Norway, Crane, etc. Write GEO. S. KUHL, Pekin, 111. FIELD-GROWN CARNATIONS. EXTRA STRONG, HEALTHY PLANTS. Per 100 1000 ELDORADO $5.00 $40.00 QUEEN 7.00 60.00 BOSTON MARKET 7.00 60.00 FAIR MAID 7.00 60.00 HARLOWARDEN 6.00 50.00 BACKER & CO., K"^*- CARNATIONS. Extra strong, fleld-grown plants of the follow- ing ' varieties, ready for immediate planting: Enchantress, $10.00 per 100. Lawson, 86.00 per 100; Crane, Guardian Angel and Queen Louise, J5.00 per 100. Also PANSY SEED, grown by a Danish specialist from choice Es position strain, (none better), $5.00 per ounce. CHRIS HANSEN, S«. Paul, Minn. A Bure Money-Maker PUNT NOW. NarciisusAlba PlPni Pdorala, per lOOO $5.00 Narcissus Potticus, single, per 1000 3.60 Strong Al home grown stock. Write for prices on large lots. XI. A^ . JA.H?f . New Bedford, Mass. Asparagus Plumosus Nanus. From flats, $1.75 per lOO. $15.00 per 1000. Strong 2-inoh plants. $i.00 per lOO $30.00 per ICOO. New crop Shasta Daisy Sted. trade pkt, 25c; 1 oz., $5.00; 1 lb., $50.00. Charges prepaid. Terms Cash or C. O. D. LOOMISFLORALCO., Loomis. Gal. Surplus Stock. 4,000 No. 1 Crocker Carnation plants, field-grown, $4.00 per 100; $35.00 per lOOO. J. W DUDLEY & SON. Parkersburg. W. Va. Per 100 Per 1000 30,000 FLORA HILL $4(10 $30.00 6,00U GUARDIAN ANGEL 4.00 30.00 300 LAWSON 4.0O 500 NELSON -l.OO Cash with the order. JACOB P. PHII-I-IP, 4468 N.Western Avenue.Tel. 931 Rogers Pk, Chicago. BEGONiflaT 2V4-lnch pots, $15.00 per 100. Write for prices en large lots. Stock guaranteed absolutely free from disease. THOMAS ROLAND, Nahant, Mass. PRELIMINARY ANNOUNCEMENT EXTRAORDINARY. ASSIGNEE'S AlCTiON SALE WEDNESDAY and THIRSDAY, OCTOBER 12th and 13th. THIS SALE IS ABSOLUTE. '^■WT'IZj^ -1V/«"W'T'^2J^T^ Convert a large part of our ^t^ JiV -i^-M- -^~-^ S^9 -JL immense stock into Cash. BEAR IN MIND THERE IS NO BETTER STOCK ANYWHERE. COME AND BUY AT YOUR OWN PRICE. Look for Subsequent Announcements. Send for List of Plants to be Sold. JOHN BURTON, Assignee for 49th and Market Streets, PHILADELPHIA, PA. J. p. CLEARY, Auctioneer. Field-Grown Carnations NOW READY. Per 100 NEW DAYBREAK $12.00 GOV. LOWNDES 8.00 GENEVIEVE LORD 6.00 HARLOWARDEN 8.00 NORWAY 6.00 PROSPERITY 6.00 Writs us for other varieties and prices. H.WEBER&SONS, Oakland, Md. CARNATIONS Good Healthy Plants, Free from Disease. LAWSON, WHITE CLOUD, ROOSEVELT, PROSPERITY, CROCKER, FLORIANA, LOUISE. ^~\Write for prices. Also Ivory and Golden Gate Roses, 2-inch pots at 2c. yy yy_ COLES, Kokomo, Ind. Please mention the American Florist when writing. 2,000 Princess of Wales and L. H. Campbell Fine field clumps. 15 per 100; $45 per 1000. 2,00O BOSTON FERNS, srown in full light, stocky, for 5 and 6 inch pots, 153 and 20c. 500 ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS NANUS and SPRENCERI, 4-incli, line, 8c. Cash please. BENJ. CONNELL, West Grove, Pa. 12,000 EXTRA FINE FIELD Carnations ■ Grown on high land. $3.06 to *5 CO per 100. Hill Louise, Joost, Portia, Crocker, Eldorado, Lorna, McGowan and S20U. J. J. STYER, Concordville, Pa. EXTRA FINE FIELD-CROWN Carnations. OUFFN LOUISE, per 100 S5.00 NORWAY, per 100 4,00 Cash with order.— CENTRAL GREENHOUSES, Sandusky, 0. Please mention the A merican Florist when writing. AMERICAN BEAUTIES. Cut Eoses— American Beauties and al kinds of Tea Roses at lowest prices. Trial orders solicited. HELLER BROS., New Castle, Ind. South Park Floral Company. Please mention the A merican Florist when writing. SPECIALTIES In Best Varieties Pcioei Low. Send for Liit. WOOD BROTHERS. Fisiikill. N.Y. FIELD-GROWN ROSES, from 3-ino^ poti, CARNATIONS, foraU deUnrj, CHRYSANTHEMUMS, SMILAX. VIOLETS. Carnation Plants Medium. Per 1000 Per 1000 8.000 Lawson $35.00 1,000 Norway S3O00 8,000 Flora Hill.. 30 00 500 Manly 40.00 If the entire lot is wanted I will make them at »30 00 per 1000. Cash with order. PETER J. SCHUMER, Evanston, III. Please mention the A merican Florist when writing. Primula Graudidora, Frimbriata. Violossa. Obconica, Hybrida, Purpurensis, Rosea, Alba, Kerme- sina, the finest colors in the country. Slrong plants out of 3M-in. pots, $3.50. Cash, J II CSaaaav <^15 summit AVE . ■ 111 neSSCly WEST HOBOKtN, N. J. Please ynention the American Florist when writing' Orchids! ^ Arrived in superb condition, lai'ge quantities of Cattleyas in var.. Oncidiums in var., and a fine lot of Odontogloesum crispum. Write for special list No. 13. Lager & Hurreii, summit, n. j. Orchid Orov^ers and Importers. Please mention the American Florist 7vhen writing, TT ni« r« t>rdl99 Phitadelphm.Pa! Representing Joseph Heacock and John Burton, Assignee. PALMS, FERNS, CROTONS and DECORATIVE PLANTS. 300 The American Florist. Sept. JO, Orange, N. J. The subject of organization for the gar- deners was an interesting topic of dis- cussion at the meeting of the New Jersey Floricultural Society held here on September 2, but on montion of Joseph A. Manda the matter was laid on the table. J. A. Manda, who recently returned from St. Louis, spoke briefly of the vari- ous floral exhibits at the convention city and also called attention to the ravages wrought upon the maple trees of East Orange by the white aphis. It is feared the men further up the valley, who as yet are not menaced, may suffer unless a remedy is provided. The floral display was a representation of the season's flowers from skillful hands, the awards showing varying degrees of merit and consisted of gladioli, dahlias, phlox, delphiniums, asters and verbenas, to which the well known names of Edward Thomas, Arthur Bodwell, D. Kindsgrab, Peter Duff, Wm. Read, W. J. Bennett, Malcolm Mac Rorie and John Hayes were appended. Some fine sprays of Polygonum cuspidatum from the estate of Stuart Hartshorne, of Short Hills, grown by Arthur Caparn, occu- pied the center of the main table. Mr. Caparn demonstrated its value in decora- tion in his contribution of a tastefully . arranged vase of polygonum with delphi- nium. Peter Duffs large blooms of the white dahlia. Grand Duke Alexis, were much admired. The group of orchids, Cypripedium insigne hybrids from, Henry Graves, Edward Thomas gardener, and the collection of ferns, Nephrolepis Scottii, N. Piersoni and N. Anna Foster, from William Barr, Arthur Bodwell, gardener, received high praise. Flowers not for competition consisting of gladioli from Stuart Hartshorne, car- nations from Mrs, Mandeville, M. Mac- loise gardener, and O. D. Munn, John Hayes gardener, and Vaughan's asters and verbenas from J. B. Davis were suit- ably rewarded with the society's certifi- cates. The exhibits of fruits and vege- tables was large and of superior excel- lence. The judges for the evening were Arthur Caparn, Jos. A. Manda and Edward Thomas. James Burns, for many years of Orange, but of late gardener to Mr. Vail, of Lin- denville, Vt., has leased the range of glass known as the St. Johnsbury Greenhouse, of St. Johnsbury, Vt. J. B. D. Oceanic, N. J. A well attended meeting of the Mon- mouth County Horticultural Society was held at Oceanic, N. J., Septem- ber 2. The principal business of the evening was the discussion of the show to be held on November 1-2, which promises to be one of the best ever held by this society. The secretary announced the donation of several cash prizes. George Hale showed a fine col- lection of dahlias, twenty-five show and fancy varieties, for which he received ninety-eight points, twenty-seven cactus varieties for which he received ninety-five points, two light buff seedlings which scored eighty points, and one shell pink, scoring eighty-five. William Turner showed some Thomas Rivers peaches, grown under glass, a new seedling dis- seminated by Thomas Rivers, of England. This peach is unsurpassed in size, shape and color, and measures ten and three- quarter inches in circumference, but we can say nothing as to its flavor, as our judging did not go so far. The judges of the evening were James Dowlen, W. Ken- nedy and N. Butterbach. B. FERNS. FROM BENCH BOSTON, fit for 5-inoh, lOo. nTV'DSmVr ready for 5-lnoh, 2do; JrXJbAlB VXV , 6 and 7-inch, 30c. RUNNERS, 2c; extra strong, 4o. DOUBLE ALLYSSUM. 3 inch, 3c. PRIMULA, Obconica, Grandiflora, Alba, Rosea and Forbesi 2-inch, strong, 2o. RUBBERS, 4-inch, 25o: 5-lnch, 35c. Top grown. REX BEGONIA, mixed, 3-inch, 6c. STEVIA SERATA, fleld-grown, 5c. PANSIES Giant of best sorts, equal to any, $3.50 per lUOO; $4.50 per 3000. DAISIES. Snowball, Longfellow, Giant Eed, $3.00 per 10(0. FORGET-ME-NOTS. 3 varieties, $3.00 per lOCO. ASP. PLUMOSUS NANUS, 2-inoh, 2>ic. ASP. SPRENGERI,3 inch.2a. CASH BYER BROS., CHAMBERSBURG, PA. Per 100 Plumosus Nanus, 2V4-inch pots, per 1000. $20.00; 52.50 100 Piersoni Ferns 1000 100 Boston Ferns 8.00 Forbesi 2.00 Cinerarias, Sept. 1 2.00 Pansy Plants, Sept., per lOOO $2.50 .60 Pansy Seed, large flowering, oz 4.00 CASH JOS. H. CUNNINGHAM, Delaware, 0. Asparagus Plumosus Nice young stock, thumb pots $3.50 Atparagus Plumosut. 2i4-inch pots 6.10 Begonias in good assortment 4.0Q Geraniumt, 3-luch pots, named 4.00 " a-inch. good sorts 2.50 Fuchiias. 2-inch pots 2.60 Boston Ferns, 3-in. pots, 81 00 per doz; 4-in. pots, $i.00percioz. Piersoni, 5-in. pots, $6.00, perdoz. 25 at hundred rates. R. S. BROWN & SON, Box 335, KANSAS CITY, MO. Boston Ferns. $5.00 per 100; $40.00 per 1000, cut from bench. ANNA FOSTER FERNS, $5.00 per 100; $40.00 pt^r 1000, cut from bench. Larger plants 2.5o to 50a each ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS NANUS, 4-inoh, $10.00 per lOO. KENTIA PALMS. L. H. FOSTER, 45 King St., Dorchester, Mass. F>AI-IVIS. Per 100 1000 Kentia Bel. and Porst., a- in. strong... .$5.0i $45.00 Corypha Australis, 3-in. pots 4 00 Chamsrops Escelsa, 3-in. p )ts 2.50 ChaniEerops Exculsa, from flats 1.00 8.C0 Latania Borbonica, 2-in. pots 2.00 18.00 Ptychosperma Alexandras, 3-in. pots.. 2 50 20.00 Phoenix Canariensis, 3-in. pots 5 00 Washingtonia Robusta. 3!4-in. pots.. 3.U0 DraciKoa ludivisa, 2-in pots 3.80 30.00 Exotic Nurseries, A.Verhelle Mgr. Santa Baibara.Cal. JOSEPH HEACOCK, WYNCOTE, PA. GROWER OF Kentia Belmoreaua ^""Kentia Forsteriana Per 100 Per 1000 Smilax Plants. Strong, bushy stock in 2H- in. pots $15 00 Asparagus ftp'engeri.good healthy stock, 2M~ incn pots 2.00 Asparagus Plumosus, good healthy stock, Sfi-inch pots 2 50 Bolton Ferns, both 5 and 6-in., 25c and 35c each. Above prices cash with order, JOHN BROD, Niles Center, III. Palms and Asparagus Cheap. Per 100 Latania Bor., Z-ln. pot, seed leaves.. 3.00 " " S-in. pot, 16-18 in., S-3 chr. Ivs. IS.OO " " «-in. pot, 18-20 in., 8-4 chr. Iva. IS.OO " " 6-in. pot, 80-84 in., 4 chr. Ivs. 20.00 Kentia Ba!., 2M-in. pot, 6- 8 in., 2 leaves. .10.00 " " 3 -in. pot, 8-10 in., 3-4 leaves.. 18.60 " " * -in. pot, 18-16 in., 4-S leaves.. 16.00 Aiparagui Sprengeri, 2-inch $s,oo Asparagui Plumoiui Nanus, 2-inch 2.60 " " " 3-inch 6.00 SHERMIN NURSERY CO., CHARLES CITY. lA. Please mention the A merican Florist when writing. 100,000 EXTRA STRONG Asparagus Plofflosus Nanus. 2-INCH, $20 00 PER 1000. 3-INCH, $3.50 per 100; $30.00 per 1000. Cash, Express Prepiid. 250 at 1000 Rate. California Carnation Co. Loomis, Cal. Please mention the American Florist when writing. Asparagus Seedlings SS?o^^ Plumoaus Nanus, true, $12 00 per ICOO; $1.60 per 100. Plumosus. true. $12.00 per lOOOi $1.50 per 100 250 at lOUO rate. Plumoius ^anus, 2V4-inoh, ready for benching from open ground, fine, $20.10 per ICOO: $3.60 per 110 Prepaid. Cash with order. Write us for large lots. Gillett & James, Yalaha Conservatories, Yalaha, Fla. Please mention the American Florist when writing. TO EXCHANGE l^^rAllT inch pots for Boston Perns, Begonias Lorraine or Rex.CarnationB.Cyclamens, Vio'ets, Cinerariasor Geraniums. HERMS FLORAL CO., Portsmouth, 0 FOR SALE At Low Prices. BOILERS. 30 good Second-Hand overhauled Boilers, ranging from 20 to 100 horse-power will be sold at bargain prices. BOILER TUBES. Overhauled and in good condition; sizes from 2 to 6 inches. STANDARD BUCK WR0U6HT IRON PIPE. Sizes, 3-8 to 14 inches. VALVES AND FIHINGS. Overhauled and in good condition at right prices. GALVANIZED WIRE. lO to 20 gauge. RUBBER HOSE. 4 i-2 cents per foot and up. ASK FOR CATALOGUE NO. 47. Chicago House Wrecking Co., CHICAGO. ILL. tgo4. The American Florist. 801 CLAY'S Fertilizer. 56 lbs., S3. 25. WM. ELLIOTT & SOWS, New York, KORAL LETTERS For Sale by all Wholesale Houses. Koral Mfg. Co., 12 llawley Place, Boston, Mass. Please mention the American Florist when writing SHEEP MANURE Dried, TJnpulverized and Pulverized. — — WBITK rOR PRICES. MONTANA FERTILIZER CO., Elgin, III. Flease mention the American Florist when •wrttinp Toothpicks 10,000, SI-EkI; 60,000, t6.26. Manufactured b; W. J. COWEE. BERLIN. N. Y. Sample Tree:. For sale bv dealer«p Please mention the American Florist when writing GREEK SILKALINE. Do not be put ofl with cheap tubttitutes. John C. Meyer & Co., 80 Kingston St, BOSTON, MASS. SIEBERT'S ZINC Never Rust GLAZING POINTS ARE POSITIVELY THE BEST. LAST FOREVER. Over 9,000 lbs. now in use. A sure preventive of glass slip- ping. Effective on large or small glass Easy to drive, easy to extract. Two sizes. % %, 40c per lb., by mail 16c extra; 7 lbs., 32. 50; 15 lbs., S5.00 by express. For sale by the trade. CHAS. T. SIEBERT, Sta. B., Pittsburg, Pa. Please mention the A merican Florist when writing. Over $70,000 Has been paid by the FLORISTS' HAIL ASSOCIATION for glass broken by hail. For particulars address JOHN G. ESLER, Sec'y, Saddle River, N. J. 11^ Regan Printing House CATALOGUES NURSERY SEED FLORISTS' 87-91 Plymouth Place. CHICAGO. SIGMUHD GELi:.ER, FLORISTS' SUPPLIES and RIBBONS. 108 West 28th Street. IWe-vir •\ror\i-. NOVELTIES always on hand. Tt is good business policy .fc .A *fi to mention the «^ e^ a?" American Florist when writing to an advertiser ROSSIG BROTHERS, MANUFACTURERS OF A.rtlfloial H^ea-Ares. ALL STYLES IN HUNDREDS OF DIFFERENT DESIGNS PAPER AND MUSLIN. SMILAX, Yards and PIQUETS. SE>:^TTO^^ ! ! ! I^lorists. For WAX FLOWERS, BASKETS, WAX FLORAL DESIGNS,' WHEAT SHEAVES, Etc,, send lo J. STERN & CO., Ask fo\'o'u^^fiTst'r"atTcfeogue. Philadelphia. "Eureka" Weed Killer. Saves Weeding. Keeps Paths, etc, clear without disturbing or staining the graveU Soluble Powder, readily mixed and applied. Large Size Tin, enough for 100 square yards, 75cts. each. Special prices to Cemeteries and buyers in large quantities. Full directions with each tin. Vaughan's Seed Store, CHICACOi 84.86 Randolph St. NEW YORKt 1 4 Barclay St GUT FLOWER BOXES WATERPROOF Corner Lock ^ ^ Style. The best, strongest and neatest folding cut flower box ever made. Cheap, durable. To try them once is to use them always. Per 100 Per ICOC Size No. 3x 4x20 8200 3x 4!4xl6 L90 3x 6x18 2.00 4x 8x18 2.50 3x 5x24 2.75 4x 8x22 3.00 4x 8x28 3.75 6x16x20 5.50 3x 7x21 3.00 5x10x35 6.50 7x20x20 9.50 SHx.'isSO... ., 3.00 Sample free on apptication. No charge for printing on orders above 250 boxes. Terms cash. THE LIVIMGSTON SEED COMPANY. BOX 104. COLUMBUS, OHIO. A. HERRMANN, 4. 5 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. S19.0C 17.50 1900 23.00 26.00 28 50 36.00 54.00 28.50 62.00 67.50 28.50 Cape Flowers, all colors, Cycas Leaves, Metal Designs, and All Florists' Supplies. Send for Prices. ana.aip £„< 34t.St., N. Y..C'ity i * « MODEL EXTENSION CARNATION SUPPORT Made with two or three circles. En- dorsed by all the Leading Carnation growers as the best support on the mar- ket. Pat. July 27, '97, May 17, '98 Prompt Shipment Guaranteed. IGOE BROS. 226 North 9th St., BROOKLYN, N. Y. Please mention the American Florist when writim Light wooden Express Boxes forths ship- ment of cut flowers and plants. Sizes. Per 100 3x 4x20 91 1 nn 3x 5x24 Sx 7x21 2 25 6x 6x24 4x12x24 4 50 5x12x24 4 8tJ 6x12x34 6x12x30 5x12x36 5!;5 6.40 6x12x36 7.60 6x15x42 6x15x48 11 50 Samples free. Prompt shipments. Terras: $5.00 and under cash with order please. Approved reference. 2 per cent 10 days. Net cash 6J days. GETMORE BOX FACTORY. Belleville, Ala. Owned and operated by Caldwell the Woodsman. Please mentioii the A merican Florist when writing. Tin Foil Plain, Fancy, Printed & Mounted. Manufactured by The Conley Foil Go. 521 to 541 West 25th St., NEW YORK. THE AMERICAN FLORIST'S COLOR CHART PRICE 1 6 CENTS POSTPAID. AMERICAN FLORIST CO.. 324 Dearborn S Chicago. 302 The American Florist. Sept. 10, OUR MAIN POINT IS TO SATISFY OUR TRADE. 7,500 Bales of Moss on hand for 1904. -THE N.J.MosslPeatCo. Established 1890. — IRVING PREDMORE. Prop. Successor to Predmore Bros., Wholesale and Retail Dealers in Moss and Peat BARNEGAT, N. J. Natural Growth Moss, bales of 5 bbls., $2.25; bales of 10 bbls., $4.25. This grade is for fine design work. Selected Stock Moss, bales of 5 bbls , $2.60; bales of 10 bbls., $5.00. This grade is for extra fine design work and for special occasions. For Nursery Stock Moss, please write for prices. For cash with order we will allow 6 per cent. off. Leaf Mould, Fibrous and Rotted Peat Price per one barrel sack as follows: Discount for cash, 10 per cent., 5 per cent, thirty days. Lots of 1 to 6 sacks, $1.00. Lots of 5 sacks, 90 cents. Lots of 10 sacks, 80 cents. Lots of 15 sacks, 75 cents. Lots of 20 sacks, 70 cents. Lots of 2S sacks, 65 cents. While we aim to keep up our quality and quan- tity, please do not let other firms deceive you, as we know of instances where dealers cut prices. They sell an inferior grade and also reduce the quantity. GREEN CLUMP MOSS, per sack, 1 to 5, $1.60; 6 sacks, $1.26; 10 sacks, $1.12; 20 sacks, $1.00. SILVER SAND, per bbl., 1 to 5. $1.76; 5 bbls., $1.60; 10 bbls., $1.25; 80 bbls., $1.12; 26 bbls., $1.00. HONORABLE MENTION. SocrETT oy Amekican Flokists: , This is to certify that Irving Predmore is entitled to Honorable Mention for having clean and well packed Sohagnum Moss and Peat. Exhibited at Cleveland, Ohio, August 18-21, 1896. Wm. J. Stewart, -William Scott, Secretary. President. NOTICE. Enclose this coupon with the cash and you may have your choice of these special offers- Natural Growth. One ten barrel bale for $3.90 Two ten barrel bales for 7.75 Three ten barrel bales for 11.50 Six ten barrel bales for 22.50 Ten bale lots for 37.00 This offer will expire on Jan 1, 19U5. TKvma Pbedmoke. Will secure you as cheap freight rates as possible. Selected. $4.60 8.75 13 60 25.50 40.00 FOLDING BOXES Cheap. Write for Samples and Prices. THE AULL BROS. PAPER AND BOX COMPANY, Dayton, Ohio. THE KELLER POTTERY COMPANY, "•""'""■•«" " FLORISTS' RED STINDIRD POTS. Azalea Pots, Bulb and Fern Pans, Etc. Write for Price List. 2l3-l5-l7-l9-2l-23 Pearl St., NORRISTOWN, PA. standard Flower Pots TheWHILLDIN POTTERY COMPANY, PHILADELPHIA PA. JERSEY CITY, N. J. LONG ISLAND CITY, N. Y. Traveling Repr^senlative, U. CUTLER RYERSON, 108 Th'rd Ave., Newark, N. J. Standard POX^ Flower... ■ v>^ * ^ If your greenhouses are within 600 miles of the Capitol, write us, we can save you money W. H. ERNEST. 28th and M Streets, WASHINGTON, fr. C. Fiease mention ike American Florist when mriting. GEO. KELLER & SON, MANUFACTURERS OF FLOWER POTS. IJeforo buying write for prices. 361-363 Herndon Street, near Wrightwood Ave., CHICAGO, ILL. Please mention the A merican Florist when writing. THOSE RED POTS "STANDARDS" FULL SIZE AND WIDE BOTTOMS. BULB PANS AND AZALEA POTS. DETROIT FLOWER POT M'F'Y., HARRY BALSLEY, DETROIT, MICH., Rep. 490 Howard St., Mease mention the American Florist when writing, pEPpOTS SAMPLE POT AND PRICE LIST ON APPLICATION. G. C. POLLWORTH CO., tg.'k'T!^^'^"- WRITE 1521-23 N. Leavitt St.. CHICAGO. ILL., FOR PRICES OF Standard PotsTtr^eigth^nl porosity combined are the best on the market. Please mention the American Florist when writing. RED POTS WE MSKE THEN. For prices and sample, address the Golesburg Pottery Co., COLESBURC, IOWA. National Florists' Board ot Trade, Office: 56 Ptne Street, New York Credit Reference Book. A Bubscription to our Credit List will coat you |10 a year, and it may save you 8100 the first month. Special Reports. We make a specialty of this part of our work. Collections. We collect slow and doubtful accounts. Why not go through your books at onoe and send us all the claims that are In arrearsF iHflEWS^Cj ',::!ii;»iiiiBliiii(ilililii«ilil I """^ Kramer's Pot Hangers TEE neatest, simplest, moat convenient and only f)ractioal deyice for convert- ng ordinary flower pota Into hanging baskets They fit all standard made pots from 3 to 10 inches in diameter. The illustration ahowa how they are attached Just the thing for hanging up ferns, begonias, etc. You can make room and money by their use. Try them. For Sale by Vaughan't Seed Stori, Chicago and New York. E. F. Wintenon Co., Chicago. C. C. Pollworth Co., Milwauliee, Wii. Price with wire chain ai shown in out, 81.00 per dozen ^express. Sample dozen by mail, 11.26. L N.KRAMERS SON, Cadar Rapids, Iowa. STANDARD FLOWER POTS ! Packed in small crates, easy to handle. Price per crate 120 7-in., in orate, $4 20 60 8 " 3 UO HAND ICADE, 48 9-in. , in crate, 13 00 1500 8-in Price per crate , in crate, 14.88 1500 2M 1500 2M iOOOS 6.26 «.00 6.00 300 3^4 6004 320 6 144 6 5.80 4.60 " 4.51 3.16 48 10 " 4.80 24 II " 8.60 24 12 " 4.80 12 14 " 4.80 6 16 " 4.60 ^ s pots. Send for price list of Cylinders for fcut Flowers, Hanging Baskets, Lawn Vases, etc. Ten per cent off for cash witb order. Address HILFINGER BROS. POHERY. Fort Edward N. 1 Or A-UonsT Rolkeb A Sons, New York Agents, 'it Hari-.Say Street. New York Citv Holds Class Firmly See the Point ••9' PEERLCSS GiMzItie Points are the beat. No rights or lefts. Box of 1,000 pointa 75 cts. poatpald. nENBT A. DREER, 71i Cheatnnt St., Pklla., Pa. VSVV9PVVVVVWWVI 1904. The American Florist. 303 Established 1899. Tel. 174 Bergen. Phillips Manufacturing Go. 222-226 Kearney Ave., Jersey City, N. J. Horticultural Architects, Builders and Heating Engineers. Designers and Manufacturers of every description of Glass Houses for private or commercial uses. Most modern and up-to-date. If you write or telephone us, we do the rest. RUSTIC WORK A SPECIALTY. GULF CYPRESS GREENHOUSE NSTERIAL HOT-BED SASH, BOILERS, PIPES, FITTINGS, VENTILATING APPARATUS. GLASS AT WHOLESALE. We furnish everything for building. Send for prices and catalogues.: SJacobs & Sons. "iyj^^KL'yJ:ry?- D. O. Cunningham Glass Co. PITTSBURG, PA. TANK WINDOW GLASS. Hot-House Glass a Specialty. GLASS. GOOD BRANDS. QUICK SHIPMENTS. LARGE STOCK. Warehouse on railroad switch. Be sure and get our prices. Sharp, Partridge k Co. 22nd stand Union Place, CHICAGO. Sprague Smitii Go, PLATE AND WINDOW GLASS Greenhouse Glass a Specialty. 20S Randainh Sirs... CHICAGO. H. M. HOOKER GO. Window Glass. Paints and Putty, Greenhouse Glass a Specialty. ea Wast Raadelph St., CHICAeO. GLASS Is The Most Important Part of Your Greenhouse. It is made of Glass. Why not have the BEST ? "WHITE ROSE" Greenhouse Glass is Made for Greenhouses Exclusively, and sold at the same price as common window glass.. Radiates 25% more sunlight. Lasts twice as long. Used by leading Greenhouse builders and Private Estates . The twentieth century greenhouse is constructed with "WHITE ROSE." Why use common window glass? Buy "WHITE ROSE" Greenhouse Glass at the same price. IT IS OF SUPERIOR QUALITY AND EXTHA THICK. Delivery of any quantity made anywhere at any time. Write us your needs TO-D.\Y. STENZEL GLASS CO., SOLE DISTRIBUTORS FOR THE UNITED STATES, 101 Portland Street. 2 Hudson St, NEW TOBK. Send for pamphlet containing testimonial letters. The JoiiDston Glass Company Hartford City, Ind. MANUFACTURERS OF Long Distance Telephone. Direct Western Union Wires. Window Glass, GROUND AND CHIPPED GLASS. i^iease mention the A metican Florist when writinz. The James H. Rice Co. -IMPORTERS and JOBBERS- GREENHOUSE GLASS A SPECIALTY. "Wlaa-do-w- Ol^ss, I»^Lls3Lt, I*txtty» e-to. 80-82 Wabash Avenue and 34 to 40 South Water Street, CHICAGO. Please mention the A merican Florist when writing. MASTICA TRADE MARK REGISTERED. FOR GLAZING GREENHOUSES SOLE MANUFACTURERS F. O. PIERCE COMPANY NEW YORK AT ALL SEED STORES SUCCESSFUL SELLERS %tt the ttsecenfal giowcn who advertlBc lnJtj(j(jtjtj(J*J* ■* H THE AMERICAN FLORIST 804 The American Florist. Sept. 10, We Are Selling RIGHT ALONG TO FLORISTS "WHO APPRECIATE THE VALUE OF HUSTLING FOR BUSINESS, ALL THE YEAR ROUND. % liy C| IIVIIVIFD thtte. is a steady sale for Flower Vases, Jardinieres, Sheaves, Cycas Leaves ♦ mV^ 3U1T11~1I— IV and Wreaths and all the thousand and one Sundries that we keep in stock X t. all the time to accommodate every want. All orders, however small, receive careful attention 50-56 N. Fourth St , PHILADELPHIA, PA. J Please mention the A merican Florist when writing. PIIUPC Rider-Enoson. Second-hand. From rumro $45.00 up; all repairs; other makes; new; cheap. DHII CDP Second-hand Greenhouse Boilers guar- bUILtni anteed. Send lor prices; state size wanted. Dinc New 2-in. full lengths, with coupling, %%,a. rlrt a foot. Good serviceable second-hand, 2-in., 6M0; IH-in., 5Mo; l«-in., 33^0; 1-in., 3o; 3i-in., 2J40. New and old fittings and valves. ninnril uncc New, 5i-in., guaranteed 100-lbs. OAnDtN HUot pressure, THc per ft.; 3i-in. not guaranteed, 4^0 per ft. ., ,|i(. New. American, 50-ft. boxes, 16x24, OLAdO double thick, J3.10 per box; 16x18, 14x20 and 12x16 double, $2.88 per box; 12x16, single, SiSO per box; 12x12 and 8x10, single, Si.l5 Ser box. arload and import orders solicited. iinTDrn cieu New. Cypress, 3x6- ft., from 70c nUIPtU oAoll up; glazed, complete, from J1.60 up. Get our prices on New Cypress Building Material, Ventilating Apparatus, Oil, White Lead, Putty, Paint, Points, etc. OLD GREENHOUSES BOUGHT. SEND FOR PRICES ON STEAM FiniNG TOOLS. References: Bradstreet's, Dunn's or Broadway Bank ot Brooklyn. METROPOLITAN MATERIAL CO., 1398-1408 Metropolitan Ave.. BROOKLYN. N. Y. Boston Florist Letter Co. JIANUFACTURERS OP w^K*,. FLORISTS' LETTERS. Tlil. o I! ME' I! ER^TIONJrp^lllED.| !! Capites SASffBARS' •.xV ANY .EN( IUl»T032f3;<\RLO/JGER. — ^ — # THE&:XS'f««*T^S lym b(^ (b.,< \ NCT(^NSEr,BoSTON,I^SS, * ■»♦♦♦♦♦♦♦»•'♦•'♦♦♦•♦♦•' I igo4. The American Florist. 305 Sun Cured CYPRESS Greenhouse — ALSO — HOT=BED SASB. Tennessee Red Cedar Posts. Pecky Cypress bench lumber. FOLEY Ventilating Apparatus. Galvanized vent sash hinges, screw eyes, screwhooks, U bolts. Galvanized turn- buckles and wire. FITTINGS for Purlin and ~"~~^ Ridge Supports. Free Illustrated Catalogue. Foley Mfg. Co. 471 W. 22nd St., CHICAGO. please mention fhe Amet icart tiunu wtirti ivritinfC- We Design Houses; To meet their cultural requirements, using only the very highest grade of GULF CYPRESS in their construction, the grower thus gets THE VERY BEST HOUSE or Range, Cor his special purpose, and location. If you contemplate building, write us PLANS AND ESTIMATES FREE. nOT=BED SASH, Cedar Posts, Bench Material, Etc., Etc. , LocKiiAND Lumber Co. LOCKI:^ND,0« View of a piece of ground 40 ft. respectively 41 ft. 6 in. in width, covered by one roof (old style), and also by three sections of our Patent "Short-Eoof " Construction. Compare lieadroom over benches and number of supports. SHORT-ROOF GREENHOUSES. (P«t»niod.) WRITE FOR CATALOGUE Manofaotnrerg of California Red Cedar and Iionislana Oypresa Ureenhoase Blaterial. GARLAND'S GUTTERS WILL KEEP SNOW AND ICE OFF YOUR GLASS. DES PLAINES. ILL. SEND_FOR CATALOGUE. A sample of our Gutter is on Enhihition at the Chiuaeo Flower Growers' Market. Always mention the Ambrican Florist when writing to advertisers. The Standard VENTILATING MACHINERY The original machine with self- oiling cups. The most powerful, least complicated, very compact with ease of operation. The New Duplex Gutter Over six miles in use and highly recommended by all. The only Drip Prool gutter on the market. The Standard Return Steam Trap Ithas no equals for simplicity or its working. Catalogue free. E. HIPPARD, Yoangtown, Ohio, ADAM SGHILLO LUMBER GO. ''A^^*'■K^5D's%F Hemlock and Pine "^ ind "PECKY CYPRESS," our mw Inlrgduellon to Uio trad*. For Greenhouses. ALSO CEDAR POSTS of ALL LENSTHS and DIMENSIONS. Having had an extensive experience in the line of Lumber and Posts needed for Greenhouse work, lam prepared to meetall inquiries. Send for prices. Cor. Weed and Hawthorne Ave., > — CniCAOO, ILL. Tel. North 1626 & 1627 ^^Referenoea given from the leading Florists of Cook County. Please metition th^ .-i.,.^, .1..-.1 rti^fist when writins- 3oe The American Florist. Sept. 10, Index to Advertisers. Advertising rates. ..-282 AlbanySteamTr'p Co306 American BlowerCo . .V American Moss and Peat Co 304 Amling EC 285 Aschmann God trey. 296 Aull Bros Paper Co. 302 Baclcer &Co 299 Bailer FA 291 Barr John 297 BassettA Washburn285 Baumann L cjt Co . . . 301 Baur Floral Co ....289 Bayersdorfer H & Co304 BeokertW C IV Benthey-Coats worth 285 Berger Bros 286 Berning H G 284 Bertermann Bros Co288 Blaauw J &, Co 293 Black Chas 293 Blanbsma Bros 298 BoddingtonAT 291 Boston better Co 304 BragueL B. 886 Bramham J M 296 Brant D Wood 285 Breitmeyer's J Sons .288 Brill Francis IV Brod John 300 Brown R S & Son ...301) Brans H N 285 Buckley W T Plant Co ; 297 Budlong J A ....258 297 Burpee W A ii^S^ Jk^W^^Jr \ i 1 /" V Jl^^^^ ^1 ► [^^hb^^hI H^ J A BASKET DECORATION BY MARX BROS., AT DUSSELDORF, GERMANY. igo^. The American Florist. 313 ing traveled from coast to coast for many years past, in the interest of bulb and supply houses. Mr. Sperry was some years ago engaged in the wholesale cut flower line in Chicago. William Rehm and wife, of New Orleans, La., have been sojourning with Chicago relatives and friends. After the S. A. F. convention at St. Louis they visited the World's Fair. They expect to return home this week. Several of the downtown retailers have had their windo'^s filled with sunflowers (Mammoth Russian) which make a very attractive show indeed, especially where combined with pink asters or other bright colored flowers. Bassett & Washburn Tuesday received an early shipment of Japanese lily bulbs direct from Japan. The consignment contained fifty-one cases and is among the first to arrive in this country this season. J. H. Stevens, national champion S, A. F. bowler, is nursing a broken finger obtained while playing a match game in Chicago last week. "Steve" says he is slightly disfigured but still in the ring. Chandler Egan, son of W. C. Egan,the well known horticulturist of Highland Park, won the national amateur golf championship at Short Hills, N. J., last week. He is but 20 years old. A. L. Randall Company reports ship- ping trade as fairly active, with a good demand for American Beauty roses, of which some of its growers are sending in good supplies. Vaughan's Seed Store has issued a gen- eral invitation to the trade and amateurs to visit its grounds and greenhouses at Western Springs this month before frost comes. Wm H. Chadwick has been campaign- ing throughout the state six weeks in the interest of the new city charter. Anton Then paid a visit to Joliet this week and reports stock in that section looking exceptionally good. Charles McKellar is busy unpacking a large lot of seasonable novelties in the supply line. Wild smilax is again appearing in the wholesale market and in fairly good quality. The school board and school teachers are showing some interest in school gar- dening. A visitor this week was S. B. Stern, of Montgomery, Ala. Edd Merritt, with the Woodland Park Floral Company, Sea.ttle, Wash., was also a visitor. Philadelphia. It would seem from the number of sun- browned people on the street and the throngs that daily frequent the depart- ment stores that reports from the cut flower merchants would be favorable, but I am sorry to say they are not. There is not that stir or movement that brings with it a demand for flowers sufficient to clean up the good stock of each day's cut- ting. The wholesalers' cool rooms are bright with their show of asters and open American Beauty roses. These latter are coming in now in quantity, but the quality is not quite up to the mark, some showing considerable mildew, which affects the flowers and quite a lot of the stock is weak stemmed. Prices range from 75 cents to $2.50 per dozen, the latter being for just a few dozen of the very select. All the teas are improving. Bride and Bridesmaid are getting to look presentable; $3 to $5 is the price. There are a few fine Kaiserin roses that bring $6 and some choice Liberty that run a A STRIKING VASE DECORATION BY MARX BROS., AT DUSSELDORF, GERMANY. trifle higher, but good stock can be had at the latter figure. Carnations are get- ting in form but the stems are short; $1 to $2 is the price. Dahlias will hold the boards now for a while and promise to be very fine. The plant men have their stock trained to the hour as it were. Never have I seen stock of palms, ferns, dracEenas, etc., looking in such fine condition. The growers have done their part and it is now up to the retailers to keep things moving. Prices are all right and stock should go lively when the people get home. S. S. Pennock has shipments of dahlias from Peacock, of Atco, twice a day; in fact each train from nowonhas awagon- load, and sometimes two, from this grower, besides what are sent direct to out of town points. S. S. Pennock is expected back in the city on Monday, September 19. He has been taking a post graduate course at a hay fever institution in the Adirondacks and can now sneeze with all the grace imaginable. The committee having in charge the reception to the president at (he October meeting are working up the details and hope to have a very large representation of the trade of this city and vicinity. Leo Niessen is handling Becker's Ideal. The flowers are very nice with rather short stems at present, but the stock bids fair to be very choice in the near future. Manager Meehan says the Flower Market in its present quarters is doing well, when the season is considered. Leo Niessen handles a lot of wire work and says that it helps to sell flowers, par- ticularly the low grade stock. H. H. Battles has bought the crop of Tritoma Pfitzerii of Henry A. Dreer. A. Leuthy, of Boston, who is looking up a stock of choice palms, was a recent visitor. K. NOTES. Chas. P. Poryzees is opening a branch establishment at 29 South Fifteenth street. September 15 is fixed for the opening day. Wm. Munro of Lansdowne is shipping some fine American Beauty roses to C. F. Edgar & Company. 314 The American Florist. Sept. ly, Baltimore. There is visible amendment of trade last week and this, and, with favorable weather, it is hoped the improvement will be continuous. At any rate we are past the date which marks the season of inaction. The impulse of returning activ- ity is felt in the markets, as well as in the stores, and a better feeling prevails all around. Last week one factor in the sit- uation was the Hebrew New Year, which created considerable demand for decora- tive plants and cutflowers,many of good grades rather difficult to supply just at this season being called for. This week our streets are full of color and action, the city being the meeting place of the Order of Eagles, with a large concourse of visitors and a great many public and pri- vate buildings being decorated more or less elaborately with bunting and flags. Just how much this event contributes to trade in our line it is difficult to deter- mine, but doubtless there is a general fillip given retail business. Yet the fakirs have for the occasion abandoned cut flowers and taken to the vending of badges and souvenirs, which are abun- dant as mushrooms in a pasture field after a shower. The weather is change- able, but decidedly autumnal and the nights cool. The evil genius of mildew hovers near, and if the low temperatures continue firing will have to be resorted to in the rose houses. Stock is coming in in good supply and promising quality, roses as well as carnations, and the outdoor plethora continues. Asters are falling oft, naturally, in quantity and quality, but there is a greatrush of dahlias, which are hard to place. Mac Richmond, for years foreman for Halliday Brothers, has accepted a posi- tion in the Department of Agriculture at Washington, where he will be employed in the plant houses recently erected. On Monday evening a dinner was given him at the Academy hotel by about twenty- five of his associates in the trade, who sought by friendly words and kind acts to express to him their appreciation of his good qualities. A number of speeches were made, and he was presented with a gold watch and a handsome carving set. Robert Halliday, the head of the firm he is leaving, said that if his promotion, to which the change is equivalent, was not an agreeable one, he would be "welcomed home again" at any time. Richmond, though of retiring disposition, has made many friends, been active in the bowling teams, and leaves Baltimore with the good will of all. The Florists' Exchange reports that, notwithstanding the dull summer, its business has increased over the past year about twenty per cent. Mr. Perry, the manager, has introduced a number of im- provements in handling the material which comes to him, saving time and trouble to the patrons of the establish- ment, growers and stores alike. Richard Vincent, Jr., & Son, at White Marsh, have issued a circular inviting visitors to their place to inspect the dahlias, which they make a prominent feature, growing them by the acre. S. B. Boston. The Boston Co-operative Flower Growers' Association held the annual auction sale of their stalls at the market on Columbus avenue, September 3. Before the auction the directors an- nounced that they had released the mar- ket which they formerly occupied under the Park street church, and that it would be ready for occupancy by October 1. This removal meets with approval among the growers and also with the retail trade, as the location is much more cen- tral. The bidding for the choice of stalls was very spirited, nearly one hundred being disposed of, with premiums rang- ing from $1 to $100. Trade has picked up the past week and fair prices have been obtained for good stock. The call for asters has just about equalled the supply, prices ranging from 50 cents to $2 per 100. Carnations are now coming in of good average stock and bring from IV) to 2 cents. Prices on American Beauty roses have ranged from 4 to 20 cents, and on Bride and Brides- maid from 1 to 4 cents with a fair demand. The Boston Co-operative Flower Mar- ket, the new association, held their auc- tion in the new market under the Old Music Hall oflf Winter street, August 31. A large number of stalls were disposed of with fair premiums. This market will be ready for business about October 1. The old Bumstead hall in the Music hall building has just been leased to the Boston flower market association for a term of years. It is to be used as a sales- room. [As we go to press a lengthy communi- cation, apparently from the Boston Co- operative Flower Market, comes to hand too late for insertion. — Ed.] H. P. S. St. Louis. The market is slightly improved. Tube- roses and gladioli have been in good de- mand and the supply a little short. The fall openings of the dry goods stores and a few entertainments at the World's Fair have helped to clean out the ice boxes at the commission houses. Carnations are improving, both in size and length of stem, although most of the stock coming in is below the average quality. Some good Kaiserin roses are in the market. American Beauty are better color, but mostly short-stemmed;calls for long stems cannot be filled. Some good asters are coming in, the poorer grades selling slowly. The St. Louis Florists' Club met Sep- tember 8. Several letters were read thanking C. A. Kuehn, Jules Beneke and others of the entertainment committee for their good treatment and the arrange- ments made for the visitors at the S. A. F. convention. After the meeting Presi- dent Juengel invited all the members to a good spread, which was very much en- joyed. The president's health was drank with a bumper. C. A. Kuehn reports trade very good fortheseason. He is receiving some good roses and carnations which find ready sale. H. G. Berning is receiving some extra fine asters and Kaiserin roses, which are selling at good prices. Charles Beyer is busy with decorations and cut flowers for leading dry goods s*-ore openings. F. J. Foster had two down-town deco- rations, using 1,000 plants at each place. W. E. Jordan is building a new house, 17x160 feet, for an assortment of plants. Alex Siegel reports large orders for World's Fair parties and decorations. The Ayres Floral Company reports trade very good. Treasurer H. B. Beatty, of the S. A. F., is a visitor this week. Visitors: H. V. Hunkel, of Holton & Hunkel, of Milwaukee, is visiting the fair with his family; J. A. McPherron, Carrol- ton, 111. W. F. Washington, D. C. Somebody, on a certain time, used some threatening language about people who began their letters with "weather talk." However, the conditions in this region at the present time are so unusual as to be worthy of note. We had a cool and dry August, the latter part extremely so, and no rain thus far in September. As a consequence everything is burning up that is out of reach of the hose. On places where large numbers of plants, such as hydrangeas, etc., are plunged, it keeps one man busy to keep them from drying out. Many of the shade trees of the street parking, are sorry spectacles with the ravages of moths and about a month's accumulation of dust. From present indications the crop of late vege- tables will be a failure. Greenhouse men who draw their water supply from wells and creeks are uneasy. At the regular monthly meeting of the Florists' Club, September 6, several of the members who attended the St. Louis convention gave interesting talks on the convention, bowling and the exposition. Vice-president Freeman was present and the congratulations of the club were ten- dered him on his election. In acknowl- edgement he made a neat speech and pledged himself to do his full share to make the visit of delegates to this city next August an enjoyable one. It being "dahlia night" there was a very credit- able exhibition of blooms. A new blush- pink, Mme. Van Deal, exhibited by Peter Bisset, of Twin Oaks, was awarded the honor. Pink Dandy, White Dandy and Eloise, by the same exhibitor, were also good. Blooms of the Nineteenth Century, a single pink and white, grown at Alex. B. Garden's, were much admired. On September 7 the National Geo- graphic Society held a reception in Hub- bard Memorial hall, to the delegates to the eighth International Geographic Congress. The hall was handsomely decorated with palms, hydrangea panic- ulata, goldenrod, sumach and eulalias. On September 9 the delegates and their ladies were the guests at a reception held at Twin Oaks, the home of Mrs. Gar- diner Greene Hubbard. There also, there was a fine decoration composed of roses, dahlias and other flowers. Both deco- rations were arranged by Peter Bisset, head gardener at Twin Oaks. William Pinckney Corsa, assistant pomologist of the department of agri- culture, died at his home in this city on September 3 Mr. Corsa was born on a farm, in 1842, in what is now a part of greater New York. Served throughout the Civil War with the Twelfth N. Y. Volunteers. Later, he experimented iij pomology on his farm near Milford, Delaware. He secured the position with the department of agriculture through experiments and research. The American Rose Company is potting 24.000 Bermuda lilies and 10,000 Jap- anese longiflorums. I recently noticed that they have a unique scheme for pot- ting. They place the empty potsinrows, side by side, in a long bed in the field. Two men go ahead and fill the pots with soil and two follow after putting in the bulbs. As an empty pot is easier to han- dle than a full one, the plan has, at least, the advantage of saving time. N. Studer has a lot of Pierson and Bos- ton ferns that are strictly first-class. He is also well stocked with latanias, ken- tias and adiantums. When it comes to growing palms and ferns all the way along from the seed and propagation, Chas. Frank Bouffier grower at Studer's, is an expert. tgo4. The American Florist. 315 At the nest monthly meeting of the Florists' Clnb, carnations will be dis- cussed. G. E. Anderson will open the debate and it is expected that some of the "experts" will show their science. The club now has fifty-five members and keeps growing. J. Dan Blackistone, who during the past season was employed by Randolph & McClements, of Pittsburg, has returned home and associated himself with his brother, Z. D. Blackistone in his store at Fourteenth and H streets. Geo. C. Shafier had a wedding a few days ago at which the bridal bouquet was of goldenrod, but it was not his fault. The faddists will probably soon trot out autumn leaves and red ears of corn next. S. E. Pittsburg. Plans for the chrysanthemum show at the Phipps' conservatories in Schenley park, which takes place about the middle of November, are about completed. Al- most 10,000 plants have been set out to be propagated. Preparations for the planting of about 500 trees are also un- der way. The trees to be planted are elm, sycamore, maple and oak. The opening of the McCleery Company's new and handsome twelve-story depart- ment store on Tuesday and Wednesday created an unusually large demand for flowers. Most all the stores are receiv- ing local and out-of-town orders. A. W. Smith furnished the decorations for the opening of the store. The table decora- tion in the cafe was strikingly effective. There were about 200 tables decorated with different colors of gladioli. J. Bader and his daughter Mary, who went to California with the Knight Tem- plars and who are now on their way home, write from Yellowstone park that they are having a delightful time. Randolph & McClements are redeco- rating the interior of their store. Graves & Reisch, of Beloit, are sending some fine asters to this market. Blind Brothers are making a daily cut of fine American Beauty roses. E. C. Ludwig expects to have his new store ready by next week. Visitors: E. J. Fancourt and William Craig, Philadelphia; H. T. Moon, Morris- ville, Pa. E. L. M. Columbus, 0. At the meeting of the Columbus Florists' Club last Tuesday all the old officers were reelected. This was done as a token of appreciation for the most excellent way the club has been managed in the past. It is surprising the interest taken in this young and prosperous society. After the transaction of business there followed an interesting discussion of the aster. Some good remarks were made as to the varie- ties best adapted to our soil and climate, as well as the most successful way to grow them. Mr. Hill, of the Fifth Avenue Floral Company, is in the east, having been called there on account of the severe sick- ness of his brother, who has typhoid fever. We are glad to learn from latest reports that his brother is getting along nicely and Mr. Hill will soon be able to return. Robert Schenk, after living in Chicago for the past fifteen years, has decided to return to this, his old home where he will be found with Graff Brothers, on North High street. Cabl. Lincoln, Neb. In the Horticulture building at the state fair which closed September 2 cut flowers and floral designs in beautiful array were shown. Stackhous & Tyrrell had some fine roses and gorgeous plants of other kinds, and Frey & Frey had funeral designs. Greene's Greenhouses of Fremont had an exhibit of ferns and foliage plants and other florists were rep- resented with exhibits equally attractive. Tiffin, O. — Lewis Ullrich recently com- pleted the erection of four new houses, each 18x100 feet. The new space will be devoted to growing roses, chrysanthe- mums and palms. OBITUARY. Frank Whitnall. Frank Whitnall, veteran florist and pioneer resident of Milwaukee, and the father of C. B. Whitnall, died of cancer at the latter's home, 1200 Humboldt avenue, Milwaukee, the night of Septem- ber 10, aged 74 years. Mr. Whitnall was born at Leeds, England, March 16, 1830. He came to the United States when 16 years old, making his way alone toMilwaukee, where his brother, William, had preceded him, and he entered the employ of his brother's firm, Dewey & Whitnall, house and sign painters. A year later two other brothers, Charles and John, reached Milwaukee and the interest in the business of Mr. Dewey was purchased by the Whitnall boys, the four then entering into partnership and con- tinuing as a firm for a number of years. Later Frank Whitnall studied botany at Oberlin college and purchased five acres of land along the Milwaukee river, the property on Humboldt avenue being now known as the Whitnall homestead. He subjected many native wild flowers to cultivation and improved them greatly. He also imported plants and bulbs from Europe. His son, C. B. Whitnall, took up the business in time and conducted it for-many years. Thelatter is now treas- urer of the Citizens' Trust Company. Mr. Whitnall is survived by his wife, who was Elizabeth Jane Byrnes; their son, C. B. Whitnall; two brothers, John Whit- nall, of Milwaukee, and WilliamWhitnall, of Hastings, la., and one sister, Mrs. Fannie Fordham, oi England. For several years Mr. Whitnall resided in Los An- geles, Cal., but returned to Milwaukee recently feeling that his illness was fatal. The funeral was held the morning of Sep- tember 13 from 1200 Humboldt avenue to Forest Home cemetery. One who evidently knew Mr. Whitnall well writes of him as follows: "He had a singularly sweet, sunny disposition, at one with flowers and birds and all manifestations of nature. He was in the truest sense of the word a philosopher, working faithfully at details, but carry- ing them on to broad and far reaching conclusions. Few men had so wide a scope of general information or were so well read in the modern thought of the day. He was always a truth seeker. No previous prejudices nor personal bias marred his clear thought. He faced every problem, sought every light, and in the even balance of his well ordered mind wrought out a sweet and beautiful phil- osophy of life. His faith in the steady progress of the world toward good never wavered, as does that of many men who pass their three score years and ten, and he often wished he might return to earth to see the new developments in man's material welfare and in his spiritugj progress which his broad mind reached eagerly out to grasp." Aneurln Jones. Aneurin Jones, 80 years old, a landscape architect, is dead in Los Angeles, Cal. Mr. Jones was a Welshman by birth, and gained some reputation as a writer in the Welsh language. He was also well known in connection with the park department of the old cities of Brooklyn and New York. One of Mr. Jones' public acts that aroused much opposition was the cutting down of many handsome trees in Central park when he was super- intendent of the New Y'ork park depart- ment in 1883. He did this with the idea of "opening a vista." As a result of popular outcry he was removed from office in 1885. In 1889 he was appointed general superintendent of Brookly n parks . Then more controversies followed. He issued an order prohibiting artists from sketching in Prospect park, saying they trampled down the grass. He also resumed the practice of "vista making." As a result he again was compelled to resign. Under Mayor Van Wyck's admin- istration he was appointed to a newly created office, that of chief engineer of boulevards and drives for the boroughs of Brooklyn and Queens. Trouble arose soon after between him and Park Com- missioner Brower, and again Mr. Jones resigned. Grove P. Rawson. While superintending the decorations at the Eggleston-Dunn wedding at Bing- hampton, N. Y., Grove P. Rawson, of Elmira, N. Y., was stricken with cerebral apoplexy the evening of September S. He was taken to the City hospital in Elmira and died at 10 o'clock. Mr. Rawson was born in Almont, N. Y., fifty years ago. His early life was spent in that vicinity. About thirty years ago he moved to El- mira as a landscape gardener at Eldridge park. After two years there he opened a small greenhouse near the park, and later moved his growing business to the cen- tral part of the city and built large green- houses on the outskirts of town. He was a member of the Presbyterian church and a man of studious habits. He was acon- tributor to the trade papers and fre- quently ajudge at flower shows. He was a highly respected citizen of Elmira, taking a leading part in public enterprises. He was not married and is survived by two sisters, both living in Elmira. Dwigfht HolUster. Dwight Hollister, a Pacific Coast pio- neer, died at his home atCourtland, Cal., September 7, aged 80 years. He was a prominent fruit grower, and established one of the first nurseries in Califiornia in 1852. His whole life had been devoted to fruit growing, in which occupation he amassed a large fortune. Sarah E. Seele. Sarah E. Seele, daughter of H. D. Seele, landscape gardener of Elkhart, Ind.. died at the family home September 7, She had been ill since about the middle of January last of tuberculosis. She was born in Sandusky, O., January 13, 1884, and was 20 years and 7 months old. 316 The American Florist. Sept. I J, Twentieth Yeak. Subscription, $1.00 a year. To Europe, $2.00. Subscriptions accepted only from those in the trade. Advertisements, on all except cover pages, 10 Cents a Line, Agate; $1.00 per incn. Cash with Order. No Special Position Guaranteed. Discounts are allowed only on consecutive inter- tiont, as follows — 6 times, 5 per cent; 13 times, 10 per cent; 26 times, 20 per cent; 52 times, 30 per cent. Space on front pages and back cover page sold only on yearly contract at $1.00 per inch, net. The Advertis.ng Department of the Ambbioak Flobibt is for florists, seedsmen and nurserymen and dealers in wares pertaining to those lines on/y. Orders lor less than one-half inch space not accepted. Advertisements must reach us by Wednesday to secure insertion in the issue for the following Saturday. Address AMERICAN FLORIST CO., Chicago. tVhen sending us change of address, always send the old address at the same time. Alaska, is probably the best type ot Shasta daisy. Robert Craig says gardenias are supe- rior to orchids as buttonhole flowers. It is expected thatthe awards in horti- culture at the World's Fair will be announced about October 15. For Cannas Victoria and Empress in Robert Craig's address, page 273 of last issue, read Victory and Express. The address label on your paper will show whether your subscription has been received. The date is changed in one to two weeks alter its receipt. A World's Fair chrysanthemum and general flower and plant show is being agitated for November at St. Louis, something on the lines of the big show at Chicago in 1893. When at Chestnut Hill, Philadelphia, Edwin Lonsdale grew lilacs outdoors between the greenhouses and found the plants thus located bloomed rather earlier than the others in the same neighborhood, making the market at the right time. glass of undesirable quality is being unloaded at low prices. Buyers, as a whole, are conservative and carrying only such stocks as are needed to supply the present slow demand. The Glass Market. In the West. — The market for win- dow glass is slightly steadier un- der the stimulus engendered by low stocks, it being reported that stocks in the hands of manufacturers as well as jobbers are considerably broken, especially in the larger sizes, says the Lumberman. Usually manufacturers at this time of the year are preparing to start up their factories by September 1, but thus far it is doubtful whether any factories will be ready to start at that time, or, in fact, before the middle of the month. Manufacturers are evidently ex- pecting to go it alone this season, as all efforts that have been made to organize a new association have thus far met with failure. In New York. — Trade in the local mar- ket continues to be quiet and featureless and only small sales of a retail character have been effected, says the New York Oil, Paint and Drug Reporter. Indica- tions point to very few plants being put into operation early next month. There is something of an unsettled feeling in the trade regarding the postponement of the window glass manufacturers' meeting at Cleveland, O. Jobbers here are main- taining prices, and in some instances Greenhouse Heatluff. Ed. American Florist: — Ihaveathree- quarter span greenhouse 25x115 feet with walls four feet high and with two feet of glass in the south wall. The height of the ridge is twelve feet. I have a quantity of 1%-inch pipe which I would like to use for a part of the radiation. The house will stand fully exposed to the north and west. Can I maintain a tem- peraturd of 50° to 55° during a blizzard with three 21^ inch flows and four 2-inch returns on each side wall in addition to seven 1'4,-inch returns under the middle benches? Can the same temperature be maintained in an even span house 20x100 feet with two 2V4inch flows and seven 2-inch and four li4-inch returns? Will a sectional boiler with a rating of 2,300 feet of radiation be ample for these houses? B. F. W. It is not advisable to attempt to use 1%-inch pipe for hot water heating when a greenhouse is more than fifty feet in length unless the boiler can be ten or more feet below the level of the coils. Instead of using the small pipe, it will be better to put in five 2V4-inch flows and ten 2-inch returns. For the 20-foot house, three 2V4 iuch flows and ten 2-inch returns would be desirable. While the actual amount of radiation used in the houses will probably not exceed 2,300 square feet, in order to heat the house readily, it will be well to have a boiler with a rating of about twenty-five per cent more than the actual radiation. L. R. T. Catalogues Received. B. Latour-Marliac, Temple-Sur-Lot, Lot-Et-Garonne, France, aquatics; Eagle Wire Works, Cleveland, O., wire floral designs; Gurney Heater Manufacturing Company, Boston, Mass., heating appa- ratus; William ElUott& Sons, New York, bulbs; Frank Banning, Kinsman, 0., gladioli; Stark Brothers' Nurseries and Orchards Company, Louisiana, Mo., fruit trees; A. N. Pierson, Cromwell, Conn., palms and ferns; Chase-Rose Company, Riverside, Cal., roses; H. H. Berger & Company, New York, bulbs; H. A. Terry, Crescent, la., peonies; J. A. Peterson, Cincinnati, O., plants; Chico Nursery Company, Chico, Cal., nursery stock; Suzuki & lida, New York, Japan- ese bulbs, plants and seeds; E. Neubert, Wandsbek, Germany, lily of the valley pips; G.J. Alberts & Company, Boskoop, Holland, nursery stock; Clovena Nur- series, Richmond Borough, N. Y., seeds; Schlegel & Fottler Company, Boston, Mass., bulbs; S. S. Skidelsky, Philadel- phia, Pa., new primula; Charles D. Ball, Holmesburg, Philadelphia, Pa., palms and decorative plants; Louis Paillet, Chatenay (Seine) France, nursery stock; K. Keessen, Jr., Aalsmeer, Holland, nur- sery stock; John Peed & Son, London, S. E., Eng., bulbs; P.J. Berckmans Com- pany, Augusta, Ga., nursery stock; Bob- bink & Atkins, Rutherford, N. J , nursery stock; Foley Manufacturing Company, Chicago, greenhouse building material; Vilmorin-Andrieux & Cie, Paris, France' plants, seeds, etc.; M. Crawford Com- pany, Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, strawberry plants; J. Dijkhuis& Company, Boskoop, Holland, nursery stock; Henry Saxton Adams, Jamaica Plain, Mass., Dutch bulbs; W. E. Caldwell Company, Louis- ville, Ky., tanks, water towers and tubs; C. & M. Wild, Sarcoxie, Mo., dahlias; William Bull & Sons, Chelsea, London, Eng., bulbs; W. Baylor Hartland& Sons, Cork, Ire., bulbs; Weeber & Don, New York, bulbs. For World's Fair Visitors. From the city take the Market street electric cars for the entrance nearest to the Horticulture building. The Union railroad station is located on Market and Eighteenth streets. Get off at station 10 on the intramural railroad for the Horticulture building. Other reasonably convenient stations are 7, 8, and 9. Prof. L. R. Taft, who has charge of the judging in the horticultural classes, is now at his office in the Horticulture building. Chief F. W. Taylor's office is at the south end of the Agriculture building, the end nearest the Horticulture building. Superintendent Hadkinson's office is in the Horticulture building. Coming: Exhibitions. (.Secretaries are requested to supply any omis- sions from this list.] Boston, Mass., November 3-6, 1904.— Chrysan- themum exhibition Massachusetts Horticultural Society. W. P. Rich, Sec'y, Horticultural Hall, 300 Massachusetts avenue, Boston, Mass. Boston, Mass., November 3-6. 1901. — Annual exhibition Chrysanthemum Society ot America. Fred. H. Lemon, Seo'y, Richmond, Ind. Buffalo, N. Y., November 9-12, 1904.— H. A. Meldrum Company's show, under auspices of the Buffalo Florisis' Club. Charles Eeitsch, Supt., 810 Main street, Buffalo, N. Y. Chtcaqo, November — , 1904.— Annual exhibi- tion Horticultural Society of Chicago. E. A. Kanst, Asst. Seo'y, 5700 Cottage Grove Avenue, Chicago. DOBBS Febbt, N. Y., November 11-12, 1904.— Fourth annual flower show Dobbs Ferry Garden- ers' Association. Henry Kastberg, Seo'y, Dobbs. Ferry, N. Y. Joliet, III., November — , 1904. — Annual exhi- bition Joliet Improvement Association. James H. Ferriss, Seo'y, Joliet, 111. Madison, N. J., October •27-28, 1904.— Ninth annual flower show Morris County Gardeners' and Florists' 'Society. S. Redstone, Sec'y, Madison, N.J. Montreal. Qde., November 9-10, 1904.— Fif- teeenth annual chrysanthemum show of Montreal Gardeners' and Florists' Club. W. H. Harobin, Sec'y., 23 Closse street, Montreal. New York, N. Y., November 10-17, 1904.— Annual exhibition American Institute of the City of New York. Dr. Robert Taylor, Mgr., 19-21 West Forty-fourth street. New York. Philadelphla, Pa., November 8-12, 1904.— Annual exhibition Pennsylvania Horticultural Society. David Rust, Sec'y. Horticultural Hall, Broad street, below Locust, Philadelphia. Peovidence, R. I., November 16, 1904. — Chrys- anthemum and carnation exhibition Rhode Island Horticultural Society. C. W. Smith, Seo'y, 27-29 Exchange street, Providence. Red Bank, N. J,, November 1—2, 1904.— Seventh annual exhibition Monmouth Horticultural Soci- ety. H. A. Kettel, Seo'y, Fairhaven, N. J. Tarbytown, N. Y., November 1-3, 1904. — Annual exhibition Tarrytown Horticultural Society. E. W. Neubrand, Seo'y., Tarrytown, N. Y. Toronto, Ont., November 8-12, 1904.— Chrysan- themum exhibition Toronto Gardeners' and Flo- rists' Association. E. F. Collins, Seo'y, Toronto. Buffalo. With the weather all that one could wish for September, trade is fair. Several weddings this week gave good orders. Next week occurs one of the swell wed- dings of the season. Asters are still good, but cool evenings have a tendency to make the flowers poorer. Roses and car- nations are none too plentiful and unless you are early at the wholesale house the answer is: "Roses all sold." Good Ameri- can Beauty are coming in and finding ready sale. igo4. The American Florist. 317 I took a trip for a few days to Toronto and its exhibition which seems to be improving each year. Several new brick buildings have replaced the old frame ones and as they are larger things are seen to much better advantage. William Scott was again asked to judge cut flow- ers and designs. Outside of the grounds he is about as much of a fixture as any- thing there. His decisions were very sat- isfactory. A careful inspection of the designs showed good stock and very pretty arrangements. The "gates ajar" which received the first prize was perfect in every way. The wreaths were some- what different from our style of work but the quality of flowers and the arrange- ments were fine. The handle baskets were as artistic as could be. Orchids in prolusion and several different varieties played a prominent part in all the work. The classes in roses were better as a whole than those sold here at the present time, with the possible exception of Kaiserin and American Beauty. Thomas Manton had about as fine a plant of the Pierson fern as has been seen here since the fern was introduced. Mr. Manton said it was one of fifty got fifteen months ago in 21-2-inch pots. Mr. Manton says the Toronto chrysanthemum show prom- ises to be the best ever held there. At the funeral of a prominent Buffalo woman this week the floral work was of the choicest. There was a casket cover of Bride roses, lily of the valley and orchids. Palmer & Son took care of all the family work. One of our oldest citi- zens died last week and his funeral called for a choice lot of flowers which were furnished by Anderson, Palmer and Reb- stock. At the last meeting of the Park board it was decided that the whole board should make a visit to South park and inspect the work done by Prof. Cowell, which, from reports sent in, is very satis- factory, and also look over the proposed alterations he wishes in the palm house. At the Toronto exhibition J. Pierpont Morgan assisted in judging the cattle. He was a guest of the exhibition officers, together with the Archbishop of Canter- bury and William Scott of Buffalo. I wagei the latter had the best time. The Hamburgh fair opens this week. I do not know who the judges will be, but as it is ahappy reunion of politicians you can look out for J. H. Rebstock and "Billy" Kasting on Bufialo day. Erie county has a grand jury that is very flowery. It was empaneled Septem- ber 12 and has the honor of two florists as members, W. Palmer, Jr., and S. A. Anderson, the latter being foreman. The Toronto exhibition is ended and all the Bufialo visitors have returned well pleased with their trip. W. J. Palmer & Son expect to make some interior alterations in the lower store very soon. R. E. Boettger, of Eggertsville, is send- ing W. F. Kasting some very fine asters. Recent Visitor: E. J. Fancourt, Phila- delphia, Pa. BisoN. SITUATIONS, WANTS, TOR SAIE. One Cent Per Word. Cash with the Adv. Plant Advt. NOT admitted under this head. Every paid subscriber to the American Florist for the year 1903 Is entitled to a five-line waht ADV. (situations only) free, to be used at any time during the year. ^' Situation Wanted— Single man, Hollander. ■37 years" experience in ferns, palms, bulbs, etc, S T, care American Florist. Situation Wanted— By a first-class grower of roses and carnations; 8 years' experience. ■ Bos 10. care American Florist. Situation Wanted— By an all-around grower, 35 years old; life experience; sober and not afraid of work. Good wages wanted. Address M. A. HiCKET, Trevor, Wis. Situation Wanted— On private place as assist- ant gardener. 8 years' experience. With good references. Address Box 3, care American Florist. Situation Wanted— As clerk in florist store by an American. 25 years of age; or will travel for first-class house. Can furnish good credentials. Box 8, care American Florist. Situation Wanted— In small private place by competent gardener. Single, 12 years' experience under glass and outside. Best references. Bos 7, care American Florist. Situation Wanted — By first-class grower of American Beauty and tea roses, as foreman; first- class propagator. German. 36 years old, married. Only first-class establishment need address Box 16, care American Florist. Situation Wanted— On private place as assist- ant gardener. Eight years' experience; best of references. Please state wages and particulars when writing. Single man, 30 years old. Edw. Raymond, Manchester, Mass. Situation Wanted- By a sober, reliable mar- ried man. 15 years' experience in floral and horticultural branches. Able to take charge of a small commercial place. Before or after the 1st of October. Address Box 11, care American Florist. Situation Wanted— By a Swede, 33 years old, single. 10 years' experience in Sweden and Eng- land in roses and general greenhouse work. Near Chicago preferred. Good references. W, care Christenson, 3315 N. Hermitage Ave., Chicago. Situation Wanted— By French gardener, 30 years old, single; sober; 15 years' experience in all branches. Private place preferred. Can furnish first-class references. Will go anywhere. Apply to G. Rot, 1404 Lucas Ave.," St. Louis, Mo. Situation Wanted— By English gardener; single, age 35 years. Good knowledge of orchids, chrysanthemums, store and greenhouse plants, cut flowers and all inside and outside gardening. Present situation over three years. References. George Brown, Box 12, Cobourg, Ont., Can. Situation Wanted— As foreman, by competent grower of rosea, violets, 'mums, palms, ferns and general bedding stock. At present in charge of a medium sized place. A No. 1 propagator; 39 years of age, married. 25 years' experience in Germany, France and the U. S. Address Box 13, care American Florist. Help Wanted— At once, an expert all-around florist; well recommended; good pay. Address Box 14, care American Florist. Help Wanted— Boy from 16 to 18 years of age to learn the florist business. Address John L. Wyland, DeHaven, Pa. Help Wanted— First-class rose grower for teas. $60.00 per month. Good references required. Miller & Sons, Bracondale, Ontario. Help Wanted— Young men who have had expe- rience in growing roses and carnations. W. K. Partridge, Station R, Cincinnati, O. Help Wanted—An experienced man to take care of a poultry house on a private estate. Steady position. Apply to T. W. Head, Groton Conn. Help Wanted— An experienced man to grow peaches, nectarines and grapes under glass; on a private estate. Apply to T. W. Head, Groton Conn. Help Wanted— One or two young men for pot- tins, propagating and general work. Wages $8.00 to $10.00 per week. Address Levant Cole, Battle Creek, Mich. Help Wanted— A good grower of roses, carna- tions, 'mums and general stock. Single man pre- feired. Address with references; state wages wanted per month with board. Krumm Bros., St. Joseph, Mo. Help Wanted— Good grower 'or carnations, roses and general beddiog stock Sober and reliable and not afraid of work. Steady place to the right man. Wages .?30.OO and board with raise if can grow. Address B. B. Blair, Charlevoix, Mich. Help Wanted— Day fireman who understands steam boilers, pipe fitting and general jobbing work around greenhouses. Married man pre- ferred, who would board two or three single men; will find five-room house on the place. W. K. Partridge, Station R, Cincinnati, O. Help Wanted— An A No. 1 storeman, capable of taking charge. Must be a good decorator and designer of good habits and not afraid of work. Special inducements to the right man. State full references, where last employed, ability, etc. Wm. L. Rock Flower Co\ Kansas City, Mo. For Sale or Exchange— Greenhouse, dwell- ing, sheds and three lots. Easy terms, cheap for cash. 149 E. Green St.. Decatur, 111. For Sale — Horizontal tubular hot water boiler in first-class condition; 9 ft. 6 ins. long; 36 inches in diameter; nearly new Deane steam pump. J. W. Dunford, Clayton, Mo. For Rent— 5,000 feet of glass and stock in a good factory town of 5,000. No competition; for $150. Chance of a life time. Address Jas. R. Johnston, Dunkirk, Ind. For Sale— Cheap; good paying greenhouse in town of 7,000 inhabitants; no competition; big territory to draw from. Good reasons tor selling. Geo. S. Clarke, Mt. Carmel, 111. For Sale- Owing to failing health and old-age, I wish to sell my seed business or an interest in same; established 16 years. Now doing $20,COO yearly. Address Box 1, care American Florist. For Sale- 14 section modern Lord & Burnham hot-water boiler. 5,003 feet 2-inch pipe, 100 feet 12-inch pipe. The whole of above is a complete heating system used three years. Address Box 13, care American Florist. For Sale- Florist's ice chest; measures 7 feet high. 5 feet wide, 35 inches deep; quarter sawed oak, with double glass doors 43 inches high; mir- ror back on inside. Address Box 15, care American Florist. For Sale — At a bargain; four greenhouses, well stocked; also cold frame sash; 2 room cottage, city water; houses heated by hot water; situated at Lynchburg, Va., a city of 35,000 inhabitants. J. Palmer Gordon, Ashland, Va. For Sale — Three acres, 3 large greenhouses complete, new 7-room bouse, beat soil and loca- tion, one-half hour from New York City, on Long Island. Terms to suit. Address John A. Rafelte, Elmhurst, L. I. For Sale— Two cast-iron sectional boilers (hot water) ten sections each. Cost $i50.0Jeach; will sell $7.j.0i> each. Also 2O0O feet of 4-inch pipe with all fittings at 8c per foot. All of the above in very good condition. A. Meter, 3318 So. Jefferson Ave., St. Louis, Mo. For Sale— Greenhouse property; established 27 years. 14 room, 3V^ story almost new dwelling house with tower, all improvements, gas light. IH acre good land, fruit and shade trees; 5 green- houses, well stocked, hot-water heat. Center of City of Melrose, 7 miles to Boston; electric cars pass door. 5c fare. Wholesale and retail business. J. Geist, 84 Grove St., Melrose, Mass. For Rent— At Frederick, Md., greenhouses in complete order, 18x63, 11x107. 30xl6i, boiler room 18x60, equipped with No. 8 Furman boiler, and small heater; large mushroom cellar, stable, about two acres of ground; dwelling for rent in imme- diate neighborhood; coal, manure, labor cheap, city water: no stock on hand. Rent $J00 per annum, half payable in advance every six months. Ill health of owner compelled retirement from successful business; principally vegetables under glass and mushrooms for Washington and New York. Henry Trail, Frederick, Md. 3 No. 12 FURMAN BRICK-SET STEAM BOILERS FOR SALE. As we are now using only Tubular boilers we offer above i.t a low figure. These boilers have been used only very little, are in ever^ way as good as new and had been cast for us with extra stays in domes to increase strength. They are rated to carry each 25,900 square feet of glass from 50** to 60**. For lurther particulars, address S. J. REUTER, Westerly, R. I. There is strong demand now in commercial and private places for competent men. 318 The American Florist. Sept. 17, RETAILERS OF CUT FLOWERS We are Prepared to Serve You With Seasonable High Grade Sfocit. TO TAKE NOTICE OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. Store open 7:30 A. M. Close 8:00 P. M. C. F. EDGAR & CO., 1516 and 1518 Sansom St., FHILADELFHIA, FA. Please mention the A merican Florist when writing. Wbol^ale power/larK^ MILWAUKBB, Sept. 15. BoBes, Beauty, long per doz. 3.00 " med. " 1.50® 2.00 " " short 4.00® 8.00 " Liberty ...- 200® 8.00 " Cbatenay 200® 60O " Bride, Bridesmaids 2.00® 5.00 " Meteor, Golden Gate 2.00® 5.00 " Perle 2.00® 5.00 Catnatlons 76® 1.50 Bmilax 12 5a@15.0a Asparagus 35.00®50.0fl Valley 3 00® 4.00 Hartisii 10 00®12.50 Adiantum 1.00 Asters 50® 1.60 Tuberoses 4.00® 5.00 . Gladioli 1.00® 3.00 PlTTSBUBS Sept. 15. Koses, Beauty, specials 20.00@2?.00 " " extras 12.00@15.00 " " No.l 6.00@10.00 " " ordinary 3.00® 5.00 " Bride, Bridesmaid 2.00® 6.00 " Meteor 2.00® 6.00 " Liberties 3.00® 6.00 " Kaiserin 2.00@10.00 Carnations 50® 1.50 Lily of the valley 3.00® 4.00 Smllax 6.00® 10.00 Asparagus, strings 25.00@50.00 Asparagus Sprengeri 1.00® 2.00 Gladioli 2.00© 4 00 Asters 50@ 2.00 CiKODnfATi, Sept. 15. RuSes, Beauty ].00@ 3.00 " Bride, Bridesmaid 2.00® 5.00 " Liberty 3.00® 6.00 " Meteor, Golden Gate 3.00® 6.00 Carnations 1.00® 2.00 Lily ol the valley 3.00® 4.00 Asparagus 50.00 Smilax 10.00(513.50 Adiantum 1.00(s) 1.50 Harrisii 12.50 Asters 1.00® 3.00 Gladioli 3.0O St. Loms, Sept. 15. Roses, Beauty, long stem 2.50®3.00 " Beauty, medium stem.. . 2.C0@3.50 " Beauty, short stem 75® 1.60 " Bride, Bridesmaid 3.00® 5.00 " Golden Gate 3 00® 5.00 " Kaiserin, Liberty 2 00® 4.00 " Meteor 3,00® 4.00 Carnations l.r 0® 2.00 Emilax 13.50@15.00 Asparagus Sprengeri 1.00® 2.00 " Plumosus 25.00@50.00 Perns, fancy,per 1000 $1.60. Adiantum 75® 1.00 Gladiolus 3 00 Asters 1.00® 2.00 Tuberoses 3 00® 3.00 Cochet roses 3.00@ 5 00 Hydrangeas 3.C0@ 4 00 Dahlias 1.00® 2.00 Daisies .50 Cleveland, Sept. 15. Roses, Beauty 5.00®20.0] " Bride, Bridesmaid 2 00® 4.00 " Kaiserin , 3.00® 6.00 , Carnations 50® 1.50 Smilax 12.60@15 00 Asparagus, strings 25.00@50.00 Sprengeri 1.00® 200 Gladioli 1.00® 2.00 Asters SO® 150 Svreet peas 15® .35 Galax 1.50 Common ferns 1.00 HOLTON & HUNKEL CO., "Wholesale Cut Flowers— 457 Milwaukee Street. MILWAUKEE, WIS. vm»^^< \ Kaiserin Roses, Asters and Carnations PITTSBURG CUT FLOWER COMPANY. Ltd-, | S04 Liberty Avenue, PITTSBURG, f»A. S Ij.M.McGULLOUGH'SSONS I WHOLESALE I FLORISTS [ ALSO BUCCESSOBS TO \ THE CINCINNATI CUT FLOWER CO. \ 0 •t CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED. | I Special Attention Given to Shipping Order*. \ I 316 WALNUT ST. CINCINNATI, OHIO. [ Please mention the A merican Fhyrist when writing. WHOLESALE FLORISTS. 228 Diamond St., Pittsburg, Pa. CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED. Please mention the A merican Florist when writing, H.G.BERNING Wholesale florist 1402 Pine St., ST. LOUIS, MO. Please mention the American ^'orist vhen writing. C. A. KUEHN, Wholesale Florist, 1122 Pine St., ST. LOUIS, NO. A Complete Line oi Wire Designs. Please mention the American Florist when writing. Peter Weiland, WHOLESALE FLORIST. Room 18, 128 E. Third St., CINCINNATI, 0. Headquarters for American Beauties and all leading varieties of Roses and Carnations. Orders received and filled at Greenhouses it desired, by addressing PETER WEILAND, New Castle, Ind. Please mention the A merican Florist when writing. ICE BROTHERS 128 N. 6th St., MINNEAPOLIS, IVIINN. Wholesale Cut flowers and SoppUes. Wild Smilax I ^l3^i-e^li\'c\V' 5hipper3 of choice Cut Flowers and Greens ol all kinds. Try us. Please inention the American Florist when writing. SINNER BROS. Wholesale Growers flllT CI AUf EDC and Shippers ofUUI rLUIIEII« 58 WABASH AVENUE, CHICAGO, ILL. With the Flower Telephone — Growers' Co. Central 3067. All telephone and telegraph orders given prompt attention. Please mention the American Florist when writing. FINEST LILY Of the VALLEY PIPS From cold storage. $1.50 per 100; $14.00 per 1000. Headquarters for fancy Cut Valley. 1 409 W. Madison St., CHICAGO, ILL. Please mention the A merican Florist when writing. igo4. The American Florist. 319 J.B.Deainu(l WHOLESALE PIORIST 51-53 Wabash Ave., Chicago. Headquarters for FANCY FERNS. Please mention the A merican Florist when writing, itiiuuuiiiimtaauuuaauiiiiititttiiituit E.C.AMLING THE LARGEST, BEST EQUIPPED, 3 MOST CE«TRALLY LOCATED WHOLESALE CUT FLOWER HOUSE IN CHICAGO. 32, 34, 36 RINDOLPH ST., CHICAGO. L. D. 'Phones Cuntral 1978 and 1977. fc Please mention the A merican Florist when writing. Bassett& Washburn 76 & 78 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. Wholesale Dealers and Aiit CIaiuAWA Growers of UUT MOWeiS GREENHOUSES: HINSDALE, ILL. Please mention the American Florist when-writing. WIETOR BROS. -'-'• .. Cut Flowers Growers All telegraph and telephone orders given prompt attention. 5t "Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO. Please mention the A merican Florist when writing. A. L. RANDALL GO. Wholesale Florists. 1 9 & 2 1 Randolph St., CHICAGO. Send for weekly price list and special quotations on 1000 lots. Please mention the American Florist when writins. WEI LAND AND- RISCM CHICABO'S RELIABLE Wholenia firowert and Shippers ot OUT FLOWERSs 59 Wabash Avs., Chloago. SBND FOB WBBKLT PBIOB LIST. WHOLESALE FLORISTS Chas.|. jcjellar, Wholesale Commission Florist AND DEALER IN ALL FLORISTS' SUPPLIES. 51 Wabash Ave., Chicago. Long Distance Thone Central 3598. Correspondence invited from growers of special* ties in Cut Flowers. • KennlGOtt Bros. Go. WHOLESALE COMMISSION FLORISTS *"Ai?K!nds'o" fLOWSTS' SUPPLIES At Chicago Market Rates. 42-44 E. Randolph St., CHICAGO. MICHAEL Winandy ^^irli^eroj CUT FLOWERS Room 2<8. 51 Wabuh Ave.. AHas Block. Telephone Central 3384. Chicago. Poehlmann Bros. Co. Wholasala Crowars of and Dealers In Cut Flowers All telegraph and telephone orders given prompt attention. 35-37 Greenhouses: Randolph Street. Morton Grove, III. <3E»0.A.C;^0» Whol^ale power/arK^ CHiOAeo, Sept. 16. Roses, Beauty, 30 to 36-in. stems 2 50@ 8.50 20 to 24 " 1.50@2.00 15 to 18 " 1.00® 1.50 " " 12 " .76@1.00 " Liberty 3.00® 6.00 " extra select 10.00® 12.00 Chatenay 4.00® 8.00 " Bride, Bridesmaid 3.00® 6.00 " Meteor, Golden Gate 3.00® 6.00 Carnations 1.00® 1.50 fancy 2.00® 2.50 Valley 2.00® 4.00 Asparagus Plumosus, per string 40 te 50c " sprays 2.00@6.00 " Sprengeri 3.00® 6 00 Leucothoe Sprays 1.00 Galax Leaves, Bronze, per 1000, 1.25 .15 ,, „ Green, „ „ 1.00 Adiantum 1.00 Fancy ferns... per 1000 1.00® 1.50 Smilax 13.00@15.00 Sweet peas ,. .25® .60 Gladioli 35® 1.00 per doz Asters 1.00® 2 00 E. H. Hunt, WHOLESALE Cut flowers "THE OLD RELIABLE." 76 Wabash Ave CHICAGO. Please m.ention the American Florist whenwriting~ At The Sign of The Jack Rose. A Daily Cut From 40 Growers ''Highest Qualities** AS WELL AS "Under Grades** At ruling Market Quotations. WE CAN AND WILL SUPPLY YOUR Cut Flower Wants TO ADVANTAGE. Fancy Ferns, Etc. We carry the most complete line of Florists' Supplies in tte West. Catalogue free. E. F. WIHTERSON CO., Established 1894. 45-47-49 Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO. D. WOOD BRANT, SUCCESSOR TO BRANT & NOE FLORAL CO. Grower of CUT FLOWERS AT WHOLESALE. Careful attention given shipping orders. 58-60 Wabash Ave., CtllCAQO. Please mentioti the American Florist when writing, GEO. REINBERG, "Its';.. Cut Flowers CHOICE AMERICAN BEAUTIES, We will take care of your orders at reasonable prices. Prompt attencion, 51 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO, ILI.. Always mention the American Florist when vou write to an advertiser. J. A. BDDLONG 37-39 Randolph Street, ^HJCAGOo Boses andi CamatlonB A Speclalty>»> WHOLESALE GROWER of cut FLOWERS please mention the American Florist when writing. 320 The American Florist. Sept. 77, Wild The LEO NIESSEN COMPANY ^^ YW I I C| Y WHOLESALE FLORISTS. wJ IllllCl^t 1217 Arch Street, PHILADELPHIA, PA. The Cleveland Cut Flower Company, WHOLESaiE CUT FLOWERS, FLORISTS' SUPPLIES, WIRE DESIGNS. 52 and 54 High Street, CLEVELAND, OHIO. WELCH BROS. IS I*ro-vin.oe Street All Varlalies FLOWERS In Season. FANCY and DAGGER FERNS. FLORISTS' SUPPLIES all kinds. Long Distance Telephone, 6268-6867 Main. !iSm«»w'.?""™i?SL. HARDY CUT FERNS. Write for Prices. FAMCV DAGCER LB.BRAGUE, Hinsdale, Mass. Oldest, Largest and most reliable dealer in U. S. Michigan Gut Flower Excliange, WM. DILCER, Mgr. Fancy Ferns, Jl.OO per 1000. Dagger Ferns, 90c per 1000. 38-40 Miami Ave.. DETROIT. MICH. FOR SOUTHERN WILD SiyilLAX (Where quality Is First Consideration) Write, Wire or Phone the Introducers, Caldwell The WoodsmanGo., Evergreen, Ala. New Crop Southern Wild Smilax now ready in limited quantities. Nickel jgATE. NO > EXCESS FARE ON ANY TRAIN Three Ebcpress Trains East every day In tlie year. Pullman Drawing Boom Sleeping Cars on all Trains. Trana-Continental Tourist Oara leave Ohlcago Trl-Weekly on Tuesdays and Sundays "^t 2:30 p. m,, on Wednesdays at 10.35 a. m, ^^Icago to Boston withoat ctiange. Modem Din- ing Cars serving meals on Individual club plan, ranging in price from 35c to $1.00; also service a la Carte. Coffee and Sandwiches, at popular prices, served to passengers in their seats by ♦valtors. Direct line to Fort "Wayne, Flndlay, ^eveland. Brie, Buffalo, Rochester, Syracuse, ingbamton, Scranton, New York City, Boston ^nd all points East. Rates always the lowest. i^lored porters in uniform In attendance on all .;oach Passengers. It' you contemplate a trip ^ast, call on any convenient Ticket Agent, or address /!^j JOHN T. CALAEAN. Gen'l Agent, e 113 Adams St.. Chicago, lU. Reading, Fa.— James Ruth, who re- cently purchased twelve lots near Evans avenue, has begun the erection of exten- sive greenhouses on the premises. Wbol^ale power/arKgfe Boston, Sept. 14. Roiei, Beauty, best 15.00@25.00 " " medium 8.00@12.00 " " culls 50® 4.00 " Bride, Bridesmaid 1.00® 3.00 " extra 4.00® 6.00 Liberty 50® 6.00 Carnations 50® 1.00 " Fancy 1.00® 2.00 Lily of the valley 3.00® 4.00 Oandidum lilies 1.00® 2.00 Smilax 8.00@13.00 Adiantum 75® l.OO Asparagus ...35.00@50.00 Peas... 25® .50 Gladiolus ColTille l-CO® 1.50 Pond Lilies 8 00® 6 00 PHIIja>ELPHIA, Sept. 14. Roses, Tea 3.00® 5.00 " extra 6.00® 8.00 " Queen of Edgely, extra....l2.0O@25.O0 ■' " " firsts.... 6.00® 8 00 " Beauty, extra 12.00®25.00 " " firsts 6.00® 8.00 Carnations 100® 3.00 Lily of the valley 3.00® 4.00 Asparagus 25.00®50.00 Smilax ;. 12.00®15.00 Gladioli 3.00® 5.00 Asters 1.50© 2.00 Sweet peas 25® .35 Petunias -50 Bttbtalo, Sept. 15. Roses, Beauty 3.00@26.00 " Bride, Bridesmaid, Meteor 1.00® 6.00 Carnations 100@ 2.00 Harrlsii 15.00 Lily of the valley 2.00@ 5.00 Asparagus, strings 40.00@50.00 Smilax 10.00®15.00 Adiantum 50® 1 00 Asters 25® 1.50 Lilium Roseum 3.00® 5.00 " Auratum 8.00@1360 HARDY CUT FERNS. FANCY OR DAGGER, 75o per 1000. Discount on large orders. GALAX, bronze or green, 7.Sc per 1000; $6.50 per case of 10,000. Use our MOUNTAIN LAUREL for your decorations, 40, 5c and tic per yd. Made fresh daily from the woods. BRANCH LAUREL, 35o per large bundle. Tel. Office, New Salem, Mass. Mllllngton, Mass. Please mention the American Florist when writing. The Philadelphia Wholesale Flower Market. 1235-7 Filbert St., PHILADELPHIA. Open from 7 A. M. to 6 P. M. Telephones. G3LAX LEAVES. Brilliant Bronze or Green. Selected stock, full count, $1.00 pet 1000; S3.75 per 5C00. Sphagnum Moss, clean picked stock, large bale, $1.75 each; by freight, $2.00 each. All Kinsii of Decorative Greens and Florists' Supplies. Tel. 587 Madison Li J. KRESHOVER, Square. 110-112 W. 27th St.. New Yorl(. Fancy and Dagger Ferns, $i!oop?i";oS: Very fine Bronze and Green Galax selected stock. $1.CM) per 1000. Laurel Fes- tooning, hand made, good and TuU, 85.00 and $6.00 per 100 yards. Green Moss, 81.00 bbl. Sphagnum Moss, SI. 00 per bbl. ; per bag 50o. Branch Laurel, 60c per bundle. Biscount on large orders. Orders by mail, telegraph or telephone will receive our personal attention. Henry M. Robinson & Co., 11 PROVINCE ST., L. D. Tel., 2618 Main. Boston, Mass. WHOLESALE FLORISTS. , Bell and Keystone 'Phones. 1220 Filbert Street, PHILADELPHIA. GALAX! GALAX! GALAX! Calax, Bronze or Green. $1.00 per lOOO. Ferns, Dagger or Fancy, 75c per lOOO. Ivy Leaves, Eng- lish, $5 00 per 1000. Sphagnum Moss, 60c per bbl. sack. Wire Designs, Letters, Tin Foil, Etc. H. L. MENAND, 34 Williams St., Albany, N. Y. L. D. Tblbphonbs. Please mention the American Florist when Turiting. (Sine afifolute Stot^tocnbigfeit $iermit $1.00 fflz metn HBonneotent es tit Me $flt#t emx& SeDen })toni^ fOi ben .American ^xift* gu beja^len. biett Mefei eine abfolute Stoi^toenMetett ffit jjeben iBluinenau^tei ift Sari 9loeenet, tSxSnxMx. igo4. The American Florist. 321 JOHN I. RAYNOR ARE THE BEST PRODUCT OF THE BEST GROWERS FOR THE NEW YORK MARKET. Ailantom Croweanum Said here Cxcloslvely. 49 W. 28tli Street, NEW YORK. TeL 1998 Madison Square. YOUNG & NUGENT Telephfn?'2085^Midi^nS°qVWh0l6S8lG„Fl0nSlSl^O CATTLEYAS. GARDENrAS. ROSES. CARNATIONS and all seasonable novel- ties. With our long experience in shipping, and competent assistants in our packing department, we are in a position to guarantee out-of-tow n customers who place their orders with us that they will not be disappointed. Walter F. Sheridan, Wholesale Florist, Talaphoue 90S Uadlson Bqiune. 39 West 28tli St., NEW TOSX. TslspNona No. 766 Madison Square, MOORE, HENTZ & NASH Wholesale Commission Florbts. 65 and 67 West 26th St. NEW YORK CltT. Advice ot sale note daily. Statement and check weekly. All consignments, large or small, receive tbe same attention. CORRESPONDENCE INVITED. ImoLMEWILLIAMGHORMLEY, I Daily Receiver and Shipper of Fresti Cut Flowers. Orchids, Roses, Carnations, Vaiiey, Lilies, etc. I Telephones 2200 and 2201 Madison Square. 57 Wcst 28th Sfreet, NEWOYORK CITY, j JOHN YOUNG, Special American Beauties, Surpassing Carnations, Lily of the Valley, Orchids and all Seasonable Flowers. 61 West 28tli St., NEW YORK. Telephone 1905 Madison Squure . THE RECOGNIZED HEADQUARTERS IN NEW YORK CITY FOR Violets and Carnations GROWERS and BUYERS make a note of this. It will be to your advantage. WM. H. GUNTHER. 30 Wast 29th Straet, NEW YORK. Telephone 551 Madison Square. THOMASYOUNGJr. WHOLESALE fLOWIST. CHOICEST CUT FLOWERS. 43 W. SSIh St., NEW YORK CITY. A NEW COMMISSION HOUSE READY FOR BUSINESS. JOSEPH S. FENRIGH 48 W. 30th Street, NEW YORK. Tel. 325 Madibon Sq. N.Y. GUT FLOWER EXCHANGE Coogan BIdg. 6th Ave. and W. 26th St., New York. Open for Cat Flo^-er Sales at 6 o*olook £ very Morning DESIRABLE WALL SPACE TO RENT FOR ADVERTISING. lOHN DONALDSON,^ Secretary. Choice Carnations. Selected Roses. Traendly&Schenck NEW YORK CITY, 44 W. 28th Street, Cut Flower Exchange. New Telephone No. 798 & 799 Madison Sq. Please mention the A merican Florist when writing. Wbolfjale flower/larl^ Nbw Yokk, Sept. 14. Roses, Beauty, best 5.00@20.00 " " medium I.OO® 4.00 " " culls 50® 1.00 " Liberty, best 6.00@10.00 " " medium 2.f0@ 5.00 " " culls 50@ 1 00 Bride, Bridesmaid, G. Gate .50@ 5.00 ■' Kaiserin, Carnot 2.00® 6.00 Carnations 50® 1.00 " fancy and novelties 1 00@ 1.50 Lily of the valley 50@ 2.00 Lilies 4.00@ 5.00 Smilax 5.00@10.00 Adiantum 10® .50 Asparagus 25.00@50.00 Gardenias 200® 6.00 Gladioli 20@ 2.00 Astern 50® 1.50 Hydrangeas 1 00 Charles Miflang WHOLESALE FLORIST. Conservatory connected from which I can ship ferns and decorative plants promptly. 50 W. 29th St. NEW YORK. TeL 3860 and 3861 Madison Square. Mease mention the A merican Florist when writing. FORD BROS. Receivers and Shippers of Fresh Flowers Ul West 30th St., NEW YOKK. Telephones 3870-3871 Madison So. REPRESENTING EMINENT GROWERS. Julius Lang 53 West 30th Street, NEW YORK. COMMISSION DEALER in FLOWERS Telephone 280 Madison Sotjare. ALEX. J. GUTTMAN, Wholesale Commission Florist, All varieties of Cut Flowers in season at right prices, and of the BEST QUALITY. 52 W. 29th Street, NEW YORK CITY. Telephone 1664 and 1665 Madison Square. NEW YORK GUT FLOWER GO. 55 and 57 West 26th St., WHOLESALE FLORISTS. Dally Raporls. Weekly Payments) Telephone J. A. MILLANQ, 756 Madison Sq. Masasbb. CARNATIONS specialty. CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED. Prompt Paymsnta. Eatabllslied 1 89 1 55W.28thSL New Yorlc. Alfred H. Langjahr, Telephone 3924 Madison Sq. EDW. C. HORAN, 55 WEST 28TH STREET, .NEW YORK. OUT FLOWERS AI WHOLESALE, Telephone 421 Madison Square. 822 The American Florist. Sept. I J, INTERNATIONAL FLOWER DELIVERY. NEW YORK. Steamer Gifts Orders for flowers in any form carefully filled and delivered by special messenger on board any steamer on day of departure from New York. THOS. YOUNG, JR. 43 W. 28tli St., NEW YORK CITY. Hease mention the A merican Florist when writing. NEW YORK. ALEX. McCONNELL, 546 Fifth Avenue, •.r.«u..st.N.wNew York City TELEGRAPHIC Orders forwarded to any part of the United States, Canada and all princi- pal cities ot Europe. Orders transferred or en- trusted by the trade to our selection for delivery on steamships or elsewhere receive special atten- tion. Cablo Addrau: ALEXCONNELL. WEBTBBN tnnON CODE. TELEPHONE CALLS: 340 and 341 38th Street. FUase mention the A merican Florist when wriUns SAN FRANCISCO. TELEPHONE MAIN 1023. SIEVERS & BOLAND, Floral Artists, 33 Post Street, SAN FRANCISCO, CAL. Please mention the American Florist when writing. INDIANAPOLIS. Berlennann Bros. Co., FLORISTS, 1 241 Massachusetts Ave., INDIAHAPOLIS, ND, Please mention the A merican Florist when writing, ST. LOUIS. Fred. C. Weber, FLORIST, 4320-432B'0live St., ST. LOUIS, MO. Established 1873, L DisL 'Phone Lindell 196 M, DENVER. T he Park Floral Co. J. A. VALENTINE, DENVER, COLO. Please mention the A m^'-ican Florist when writings Spokane, Wash. — H. M. Sanders suf- fered considerable damage by fire to decorative palms and ferns; no insurance. Mr. Sanders fortunately had a new loca- tion nearly ready and has opened up again. PASSENGER STEAMSHIP MOVEMENTS. The tables herewith give the schedoled time of departtire of ocean steanishlpi carry- ing; flrst-clagg passengers from the principal American and foreign ports, covering the spao* of two weeks from date of this Issae of the AMERICAN EXORIST. Much disappointment often resnlts £rom attempts to forward flowers for steamer delivery by express, to the csra of the ship's steward or otherwise. The carriers of these packages are not infireqnently refuged admission on board and even those delivered on board are not always certain to reach the parties for whom they were Intended. Hence florlgtg In Interior cities liavlnB orders for the delivery ot flowers to passengers on ont-golng steamers are advised to intrnst the filling of such orders to some reliable florist in the port of departure, who understands the necessary details and formalities and has the EaciUties for attending to it properly. For the addresses of snch firms we refer our readers to the advertiaementi on tills page: FROM TO New York Liverpool New York <* Boston ** Montreal , Montreal '» New York Glasgow New York Hamburg New York " NewYork Copenhagen New York »» NewYork Glasgow NewYork *' NewYork London NewYork (( NewYork Liverpool NewYork New York <♦ NewYork »« NewYork Southampton NewYork *• NewYork Antwerp NewYork '* NewYork Havre NewYork New York Rotterdam NewYork Genoa NewYork Bremen Liverpool Boston Montreal Montreal *« STEAMER »LINE Lucania 1 Umbria 1 Ivernia 1 Tunisian 2 Ionian 2 Mongolian 2 Patricia S Deutschland 8 Island 4 United States 4 Ethiopia S Astoria 6 Minnetonka 6 Minnehaha 6 Oceanic 7 Arabic 7 Teutonic 7 Celtic 7 New York 8 St. Paul 8 Vaderland 9 Kroonland 9 La Lorraine 10 La Bretagne 10 Statendam 11 Sardegna 12 KronprinzWilhelm 13 Winifredian 14 Bohemian 14 Dominion 16 Southwark 16 DAY DUE ABOUT Sat. Sat. Tues. Fri. Fri. Thur. Sat. Thur. Sat. ■Wed. Sat. Sat. Sat. Sat. Wed. Fri. Wed. Fri. 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Oct. 10 Oct. 4 Oct. 11 Sept. 28 Oct. 1 Oct. 6 Oct. 7 Sept. 30 Oct. 6 Oct. 2 Oct. 10 Oct. 1 Oct. 9 Oct. 6 Oct. 12 Sept. 27 Oct. 1 Oct. 8 Oct. 11 *1 Cunard; 2 Allen-State; 8 Hamburg-American; 4 Scandinavian-American; Anchor Line; 6 Atlantic Transport; 7 White Star; 8 American; 9 Red Star; 10 French; 11 Holland- American; 12 Italian Royal Mail; IS North German Lloyd; 14 Leyland; 16 Dominion. DETROIT. JOHN BREITMEYER'S SONS ^ Cor. MIAMI and GRATIOT AVES. DETROIT, MICH. Artistic Designs. .jtj».g>.j* Higli Grade Cut Blooms. We cover all Michigan points and good sections of Ohio, Indiana and Canada. Please mention ike A merican Florist when writinrr. CHICAGO. P.J.HAISWIRTH Auditorium Annex, ^m^ CHICAGO. Mail, telegraph or telephone orders filled promptly in best style. Please mention ike American Florist wken writing It is good business policy ^ ^ ^ to mention the •^ ^ •^ American Florist When you write to an advertiser. PETER REIN6ERG 51 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. Wholesale Cut Flowers LARGEST GROWER IN THE WORLD. Price List. AMERICAN BEAUTIES— Per doz. 30 to 36-inoh stems $3.50 34-inch stems 3.00 20-inGh stems 1.50 15-inch stems 1.00 Short stems per 100, $3.00 to 610 Per 100 LIBERTY J4 00 to $6 00 CHATENAY 4.00 to 6.00 seconds 3.00 to 3 00 MAIDS AND BRIDES 4,00 " " seconds... 2.00 to S.iO PERLE S.OOto 400 GOLDEN GATES 2.00 to 4.C0 CARNATIONS 100 to 1.50 All floweis are perfect ly fresh and properly paclced. No charge for P. & D. on orders over $5.00. Please mention the American Florist when writing. fgo^. The American Florist. 323 Adiantum Xroweanum The NEW MAIDENHAIR FERN, The PROGRESSIVE, KEEN and UP-TO-DATE FLORIST SHOULD THIS YEAR BUY THIS STANDARD INTRODUCTION thai Is FREELY CONCEDED to be ihe BEST KEEPING, LASTING and MONEY-MAKING BOTH for CUT FRONDS and PLANTS of ALL ADIANTUMS EVER INTRODUCED to the TRADE. e t^' y^DIANTUM fROWEANUM" f^^F^ L tV.r.KA»llNu Sole Distributor. BUFFALO, N. Y. A Great Acquisition. The best of :iU ferns for out fronds. Brings the highest prices. The easiest to grow and the easiest to sell. Has received the highest encoDiums from the leading cat flower dealers in the country. ADIANTUM CROWEANUM originated at Utica, N. Y., about four- teen years ago, and has been extensively grown by the original owner 51 r. Crowe, who has received phenomenal prices for the cut fronds in the New Yorlc and other markets and has created a great demand for it BUY NOW. Buy liberally and reap the benefits. The fronds are lona, elegantly proportioned and of a texture that renders it the best i^eeper and shipper of all Adiantums. It is a very free and oontinuDus grower, requires no rest and responds readily to fertilizers. Anyone can grow it and get good money for it. How It Pleases After Traveling Across the Continent. GK4CE Hill NnRSEBx, (J. Wolfskill, Prop.) Wholesale Florist, Los Angeles, Cal., (Geo. Watson, Mgr.) July 7, 1904. W. P. Kastino, Buffalo, N. Y. Allow me to congratulate you on Adiantum Croweanum, which arrived here in fine condition. I thank you for sending auch fine stock and trust I shall have success in growing it. Respectfully, GRACE HfLL NURSERY. Botanic Garden, Harvard University. Gambridqe, Mass., August 5, 1904. Dear Mr Stewart:. — After growing Adiantum Croweanum and Adiantum Hybridum for one year I find that they are quite distinct. Adiantum Croweanum has longer fronds, grows more upright and has smaller pinnules than Hybridum. Adiantum Hybridum does not grow quite as tall as Croweanum, the fronds not quite as straight or upright as Croweanum and are of darker shade of green. The pinnules are much larger than in Croweanum. Dr. Benjamin Robin- son of the Gray Herbarium examined the plants this day and said they were quite distinct. Yours respectfully. ROBERT CAMERON. MANY STRONG INDORSEMENTS GIVEN IN OUR CIRCULAR OF TESTIMONUIS -=.. I-. EREE ON REOUtsr. Still about 15,000 fine, strong, vigorous 3-incli pot plants to offer. Ssnd in your orders now, and have them filled at once at the foUowiag low prices for something entirely new: 35.00 per doz.j $35.00 per 100; $250.00 per JOOO. 25 at JOO rate; 250 at JOOO rate. Also Stock Plants from bench, in size requiring 8 to lO-inch pots, $9.00 per doz.; $67.50 per tOO; $6O0.O0 per JOOO. WM. F. KSSTING, 383-87 Ellicott St., ?«tE»!siH!ByioH BUFFALO, N. Y. Extra Large Field-Grown Caroation Plants. Gov. Wolcott Her Majesty Marian ) ff-"" P« '«">; .. White Cloud («*''"' '"^^'""'- Flofiana S. J. REUTER, WESTERLY, R. I. Please mention the A merican Florist -when writing, Denver, Col. — Trade here remains about fair, the weather being a trifle too warm for good flower business. For WINTER FLOWERING. Extra fine, bushy plants, perfectly healthy. Propagated and grafted from flowering wood. LIBERTY, FRANZ DEEGAN, 3y2-inch pots, per 100 $18.00 MAID, BRIDE, GOLDEN GATE, IVORY, LA FRANCE, KAISERIN, 3V2- pots, per 100 i 5.00 BEAUTY, IVORY, LA FRANCE, 3-inch pots, per 100 $7.00 BRIDE, MAID, PERLE, GOLDEN GATE, 3-inch pots, per 100 5.00 J» L» Dillon^ Bloomsburg, Pa. Please Mention The American Florist When Writing. 324 The American Florist. Sept. ly. I The Seed Trade. =\ AMERICAN SEED TRADE ASSOCUTION. Cbas, N. Page, Des Moines, la., Pres.; L, L. May, St. Paul, Minn., First Vice-Pres. ; C. E. Kendel, Cleveland, O., Seo'yand Treas, Twenty -third annual convention, June 1905. ^ Colored Roman hyacinths though not much used are scarce. Harry N. Hammond Is in Montana enroute to California. Killing frosts in the northwest were reported September 12. The tuberose crop is reported to have been injured by August rains. French Roman hyacinths in the larger sizes are reported in short supply. In the item of Italian white beans in this department last week read imported instead of reported. Rochester, N. Y.— Crosman Brothers report that so far this season their Dutch bulb business has been excellent. Visited Omaha: C. W. Crosman, of Rochester, N. Y.; P.H. Gage, of the Harry N. Hammond Seed Company, Bay City, Mich. Onion set prices made a sharp advance last week. Yellows $1.30, reds $1.40 and whites $1.60 are Chicago prices lately mentioned. Visited Chicago: H. S. Earl, of W. Atlee Burpee & Company, Philadelphia, Pa.; O. H. Alexander, Charlotte, Vt.; P. H. Gage, Bay City, Mich. New York. — The steamship Rotter- dam had as part of her cargo last week the second largest importation of Dutch bulbs received here this season. Boston, Mass.— The Schlegel &Fottler Company, long located on the upper floors, have decided to move to the ground floor at the present address, 26 South Market street. , Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago, shows select vegetables and cut flowers in glass cases on the sidewalk in front of the store. The display is changed daily and attracts much attention.; The Royal Horticultural Society of England awarded certificates to the new American raised sweet peas Flora Norton and Mrs. George Higginson, Jr., intro- ductions of Vaughan's Seed Store. Bay City, Mich.— The Harry N. Ham- mond Seed Company's plant, including the new four-story brick block with five city lots at First and Jefferson streets, was put up for sale last week and acquired by A. E. Bousfield for $15,000. Two minority stockholders filed a protest against the sale. Louisville, Ky. We are in receipt of the follow- ing from Wood, Stubbs & Company: "We notice in the American Florist of last week, page 290, that there is a ru- mored corner on onion sets in Louisville and beg to state that this is an error. There is no corner on onion sets here and not likely to be any, as sets are always held in so many miscellaneous hands that it would be an impossibility to effect any combination. The market has been advancing very rapidly here, due to active demand and the fine quality of Louisville onion sets this season, while other sec- tions report rather poorer qualities. Prices at present (September 15) are for yellows $1.30, whites $1.35, 32 pound bushel, in good sized lots." French Vegetable Seed Crops. We are in receipt of the following report on French vegetable seed crops, dated August 29: Pole Beans. — Crop still uncertain. The chances are it will be poor, since many flowers dropped on account of the long drought. Bush Beans. — Middling to good in Anjou; somewhat poorer farther north. Cakrots. — Less than middling. Gseat quanti- ties are planted, however. Peas.— On the average not more than a medium crop; in some instances less than that. Cucumbers. — Less than middling. Very much in demand from Germany. Cabbage. — Good in the Midi, in Aujou poorer. In some cases below ihe medium. Leek.— Summer varieties scarce; winter sorts good medium crop. Radish.— Crop poor. The acreage was very large, so that there is but little chance of a raise in price. Beets.— Normal with very large stocks carried over. Mangel Wdbzel.— Middling and less. Proba- bilities are that the price will advance. Lettuce.— Middling to good. Spinach.— Rather poor; crop limited. Onions.- Good in the south, not much more than middling in Anjou and in the north. The drought which lasted for three months has injured the crops greatly. The possibilities are that cabbages and carrots will be considerably higher next year, because the plants and roots could not be set out in sea- son on account of the scarcity of water at plant- ing time. San Francisco. Thousands of visitors are in the city and the principal streets are in gala attire. The decorations are the most exquisite ever attempted here. Very little greens are used, flags, bunting and electric lights predominating. Florists seem to be getting their share of work and flowers are kept moving at fair prices. M. Lynch, of Menlo park, is in with a full crop of Lilium rubrum, and it can be safely said that they are the best that vyere to be had in this market this sea- son. They sell readily at $2 per dozen. Mr. Lynch has just completed several new houses to be used exclusively for carnations. J. Young, of West Berkeley, has very good Lilium longiflorum in bloom. They bring $2.50 per dozen. He has eight houses of American Beauty roses coming in, and indications are that he will have a fine crop. Carnations and roses are much better in quality than they have been, and prices have taken a slight jump. Roses are now bringing from 25 to 75 cents per dozen and carnations from 20 to 50 cents per dozen. J. A. Carbone, of West Berkely, has so far brought in the best chrysanthemums. His full crop will be in by next week. They still bring $2 to $3 per dozen. Visitors the last week were Miss E. Forman, of Los Angeles, and P. D. Hauser, of San Antonio, Texas. Violets are getting better, and what are in the market are eagerly sought by the florists. A new store has opened known as the New Sutter Street Florist, at 408 Sutter street. A. J. R. Boulder, Cal. The Cannon Floral & Seed Company has a very nice store on the main street and does a good business. The firm commenced business about a year ago, the partners consisting of George B. Can- non, of Lafayette, and John Porter. Mr. Cannon is now entirely out of the busi- ness in this city, but has about five houses at Lafayette, in which he grows American Beauty and tea roses, chrysan- themums and carnations. Mr. Porter is a Kansas City man and this is his first effort in the floral busi- ness. If appearances count for anything, he is making excellent progress and there appears to be no doubt whatever of his success. Platte. Boddington's "GIGANTIC" CYCLAMEN. UNEQUALED FOR SIZE OR QUALITY OF BLOOMS. Separate varieties or mixed, SI. 50 per 100 seeds; SI 2.00 per 1000 seeds. SEND fOR BULB CATALOGUE-NOW READV. NEW YORK. ARTHUR T. BODDINGTON, Seeds, Bulbs and Plants. 342 West I4lti Street, Please mention ihe American FloriU whenwriiing^ PACONIAS for Tall Planting, strong Divisions with 3 to 5 eyes. -PRICES ARE FOR SEPTEMBER AND OCTOBER DELIVERY.- ICO S30 00 20.00 15.00 35.C0 25.00 15.00 Per doz. Adolph Rosseau, dark crimson $;!.50 Anemoneflora Rubra, early dark crimson 2 50 Andre Laurles, deep cerise pink 2.00 Delicatisslma, delicate pink 3.00 Duches do Nemours, pink, salmon center 3.00 Festiva Alba, large, pure white 2.00 Festlva Maxima, the finest double white 4.50 35.00 Golden Harvest, the nearest approach to jellow 3.00 25.00 Cranda Flora Rubra, large, blood red 2.00 15 00 Gen. Berlrand, pink, edged salmon.. 150 12 00 Ko-HI-Noor, light rose pink 1.50 12.00 L'Esparance, deep pink 1.50 12 00 Lutetian, rosy salmon 150 12 00 Mmo. Chaumy, deep rosy pink 2.00 15 00 Ne Plus Ultra, bright pink, very fine 2.00 15 00 Per doz. Osgood, deep cerise pink, good $2.00 Officinalis Rubra, crimson 1.00 Rosea, fl. pi 200 Prolifera Tricolor, white, yellow and red 2.00 Pulcherrlma, daybreak pink shading to white 1.50 Queen Victoria, pure white, crimson spot in center 2.00 Rubra Triumphans, deep crimson, semi-double. 2.00 Rubra Superba, large double crimson 2 00 Umbellatum, white 2.00 Victoria Tricolor, rose center, white with red marks 1.50 Double White, in mixture 1.50 Double Red, ni mixture 1.50 Double Pink, in mixture 1 50 Mixed, all colors 75 CHICAGO. Vaughan's Greenhouses, westcm sprmos. lOO' S15.00 8.00 15.00 15.00 12.00. 15.00 15. 00' 15.00 12.00 12.00 12.00 8.00 6.00' III. jgo4. The American Florist. 325 SUZUKI & IIDA CHINESE SACRED LILIES Japan-Grown Callas ON HAND NOW. PRICES ON APPLICATION. 31 Barclay St., New York. California Callas G'own for us by Experienced Florists,dug only when well ripened and cured in the shade. They are as free from disease as possible. Sizes and Prices for Fall Delivery, Healthy Bulbs up to Grade. Diameter. Per 100 IH to IH-inoh *5.00 \y, to3-inoh 7.00 Write for prices on iargar lots. Vaugiian's Seed Store, 84-86 Randolph St., Chicago. U Barclay St., New York NEW HARDY ANNUAL. The Gold Medal Tobacco plant with large, bright, carmine flowers. Nicotiana Sanderae Seeds in original packets from seedsmen through- out the United States and Canada. Gold Medal, London 1903. Awarded a unani- mous First-class certificate by the Floral Com- mittee consisting of 24 members of the Royal Horticultural Society of England, May 4th, 1904 and in addition the Committee also awarded to this plant their Silver Banksian Medal.' At the Temple Show, May 31, 1904, this grand plant was also awarded the Gold Medal of the Royal Horti- cultural Society. Particulars, testimonials and colored illustra- tions, etc., from SANDER & SONS, Vnotll^^' Please mention the A metican Florist when writing. In six distinct standard kinds, very low to the trade, in white blush, rose variegated, red and crimson. Write for prices. In twelve choice NEWER kinds, including Festiva Maxima. $2.60 per dozen. Large double white (grandiflora), home- grown, acclimated, blooming bulbs. $1.00 per 100; $7.60 per 1000. ^"The best flower, next to Peeonias, for Decoration Day. F. A. BALLER, Bloomington, III, Please mention the A merican Florist when writing* Zirngiebel Giant Pansies MARKET AND FANCY STRAINS. Seed of the above well-known varieties at $1.00 each package. Also plants at $5.10 per lOOO. Fancy strains at $10.00 per 1000. DENYS ZIRNGIEBEL, Needham, Mass. Sedalia, Mo. — Many improvements are being made in the appearance of the Archias' Seed Store, on Main street. The building has been thoroughly overhauled and painted and several stores made into one, with a double-deck front. SPECIAL OFFER OF Bulbs and Decorative Plants Per 100 Lilium Harrisii, S to 7-in $ 3.60 " " 7to9-in 8.00 " Candidum. 22 ctm 4.S0 Calla EthioplcB, if to if-in 6.00 Hyacinth, Roman White, 12 to 15 ctm. per 1000 $26.00 Narcissus, Paper White Grandiflora, 13 ctm. and up. per 1000 $9.00 Asparagus Plumosus Robustus ' 4.00 " Plumosus 3.00 " Sprengeri 2.S0 Pteris Tremula 2.50 Pteris Argyrea 2 50 Small Ferns for dishes, full list of best dwarf varieties, per 1000 $25.00 3.00 Small Palms for Center Plants to dishes, 2*-inch pots, 6 to 8 inches high. Areca Lutescens 6.00 Kenlia Belmoreana 8.00 Per 100 Boston Ferns from bench. Each 4-inch pot size 15c 5-inch pot size 25c 6-inch pot size 35c Celestial Pepper, 5-inch pot plants 15.OO Euphorbia JacquinKolia, grand for winter pot plants, 3-inch S.OO 4-inch 12.00 Poinsettia, young fresh stock, just right for pans, 2i-inch 5.00 Each Latania Borbonica. 24-in., 5 to 7 leaves, 7-in. pot $1.00 2S-in., 6 to 8 leaves, 8-in. pot 1.50 28 to 30-in., 7 to 9 leaves, lO-in. pot 2.50 Cycas Revoluta, S to 10 leaves 75 " " 10 to 12 leaves i.oo " " 12 to 15 leaves 1.50 The Storrs & Harrison Co. PAINESVILLE, OHIO. Please mention the Atnericin Flovist -when writing. PEONIES for EARLY PLANTING Choice aelection of Darned sorts. Strong young plants of three to five eyes and one to two years' growth since division. Far better than old stoolc freshly cut up. -Apply for rates per thousand. Alba Plena. Blush white guard petals. Lemon tinted center, changing to clear white. Per doz., $3 50; per 100 $15.i0. Beaconsfteld. Deep cherry rose. Late bloomer. Per doz., »I 50; per 100, 110.00. Berasford. Delicate rose with creamy petal- oides. Tipped carmine. Large bloom. Perdoz., $2 60; per ICO, $15.00. Dalachll. Deep crimson. Late. Per doz., $2.00: per 100, $12.00. Dellcatlssima. Blush rose with circle of buff under guard petals. Very large and full to center. Strong, robust habit. Per doz. , $2 50; per 100,115.00. Eclatante. Cherry rose to center. Full strong bloom. Early. Per doz., $2.00: per 100, $12.00. Fastlva Alba. Pure waxy white, flaked with carmine at center. Large full flower. Perdoz., $3.60; per 100, $25.00. Clobosa. Incurved form. Brilliant rose with salmon center. Strong stem. Per doz., $1.50; per 100. $10.00. Humel. Clear solid pink. Late. Per doz., $1.5J; per 100, $10.00. Latnoins. Solid color of delicate flesh white. Large full bloom. Compact habit. Per doz., $2.50: per 100, $15.00. Madonna. Guard petals, pale rose. Center chamois with rose tuft. Carmine tipped. Per doz.. $3 00: per 100, $20 00. Maud Wild. Large, full rosy pink. Showing yellow anthers. Per doz., $3.00; per 100, $20.00. No Plus Ultra. Solid shade of brilliant rose. A grand full petaled flower. Per doz., $3.00; per 100, $13.00; per 1000, $100.00. Officinalis Rubra Plana. Deep crimson. Very early. Per doz., $1.50; per 100, $8.00: per 1003, $75.00. Quaan Victoria. Guard petals blush white. Flesh tinted center. A grand, full flower. Very full and strong. Per doz., $2 50; per 100, $15.00. Rosamond. ; Bright clear pink, tipped pale rose. Very large and free. Per dozen, $2.50; per 100, $15.00. Rosea Superba. Guard petals and petaloides bright rose with a circle of salmon pink. Per doz., $3.50; per 100, $15.00. Rothschild. Guard petals bright rose with rich salmon center. Per dozen, $3.00; per 100, $12.00. Rubra Triumphans. Brilliant deep crimson. A fine contrasting color. Per doz., $3.00; per 100, $12 00. Sainfoin. Brilliant rose. Very full with thread- like salmon petals. Per doz., $3.50; per 100, $15.00. Somerset. Pale rose with carmine tint and circle of buff. Very full and large. Per doz., $3.00: per 100, $20.00. Washington. Nearly solid shade of delicate pink. Full bloom. Early. Per doz., $2.00; per 100. $12.00. Whitleyl. Large full white with 'creamy center. A choice variety. Per doz., $2.50; per 100, $15.00. Mixed Pink varieties. Per 100, $8.00; per 1000, $75.00. JAMES KING NURSERY. Elmhurst, III. -E>xxoP7B sia. Please mention the American Florist to advertisers. 326 The American Florist. Sept. 77, \ AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF NURSERYMEN. E. W. Kirkpatrick, McKinney, Tex, , Pres. ; C. L. Watrous, Des Moines, la., Vice-Pres.; George C. Seager, Rochester, N. Y., Sec'y. Thirtieth annual convention, West Baden Springs, Ind., June, 1905. Ckimson Rambi,er rose plants, Ameri- can grown, will be a scarce item again this year. Four million June nursery buds of Elberta peaches are reported by southern nurserymen to have set this season. Hartford, Conn. — Theodore Wirth, superintendent of parks, will make a European trip ot two months, starting September 20. Hugo Beyer, of New London, Iowa, will give a raspberry festival the last of September at which scores of fruit men will inspect his new everbearing black- cap raspberry. JoPLiN, Mo.— Attacks on the use of collar-budded apple trees are answered in a letter by G. W. Smith to the Daily Globe of this city. Mr. Smith cites prominent authorities in support of the collar-budded trees. Rochester, N. Y. The fame of the EUwanger & Barry nurseries of this city and vicinity can not but be heightened by the fact that their fruit products captured no less than 102 first prizes at the state fair in Syracuse. The EUwanger & Barry exhibit was pro- nounced by the judges and visiting ex- perts to be the most perfect ever placed on exhibition, showing that trees propa- gated in the soil of Monroe county are capable of producing finer and better fruit than those grown elsewhere. The Western New York Horticultural Society, of which William C. Barry is president, won the first prize, $300, for the best dis- play. Cincinnati. Trade the last week has been very erratic. One day the florists were very busy, the next day there was nothing doing. Stock is good and plentiful with the exception of carnations, which are very poor. A good many of the growers are becoming alarmed about water. We have had no rains worth speaking of for the last seven weeks. Asters are playing out very fast, and it will not be long before gladioli will be a thing of the past. Green goods are plentiful and finer and the same may be said of lily of the valley. The Cincinnati Florists' Society held a fairly well attended meeting Saturday evening with President Ben George in the chair and decided to hold three exhi- bitions again the coming winter com- mencing with an exhibition ot chrysan- themums in November. The committee appointed to get up a schedule of premi- ums for these shows will also come around with the subscription list and and boys, be good and don't turn them down. A visit to George Corbett's place found all hands very busy cleaning up and get- ting things in shape for winter. Mr. Cor- bett has made extensive improvements during the summer and has his stock of violets, carnations, chrysanthemums and roses looking fine. From present indica- tions George will add considerable to his bank account the coming winter. W. K. Partridge, the well known car- nation man, will open a fine retail store on Fourth street, October 1, for dispos- ing ot the stock he grows at his Lockland greenhouses. W. J. Murphy has returned from Michi- gan and looks the picture of health, being as brown as a berry. Will says he feels fine and immediately buckled down to business. James Allan has gone to St. Louis to see the World's Fair. A. O. Syracuse, N. Y. P. R. Quinlan & Company captured nearly all the prizes at the New York state fair, taking twenty-five firsts and six seconds. They received first prize for general collection of cut flowers, largest and best collection of roses, largest and best collection of annual phlox, best col- lection of celosias, best collection of lilies, best collection of stocks, largest and best collection of gladioli, best twelve varie- ties of gladioli, largest and best display of geraniums, general collection of stove and greenhouse plants, group of palms, group of ferns, largest and best collection of cannas, largest and best collection ot zonal pelargoniums, twelve varieties of zonal pelargoniums, one specimen ot zonal pelargonium, largest and best collection of tuberous rooted begonias, one specimen of tuborous rooted begonia, collection of begonias other than above, one specimen special stove or greenhouse plant, largest and best collection of coleus, best pair hanging baskets, best display for funeral purposes and best bridal bouquets. The superintendent of the floral department this year was A. H. Davis, a Syracuse florist, who performed his duties in a most acceptable manner. One of the features of the exhibition was a display of gladioli, not for competition, by Arthur Cowee, of Berlin. He had on exhibition a floral star, fan and cross. The entries for cut flowers called for 16,000 vases. The judges were well known florists, Frank J. Baker and Wil- liam Matthews of Utica. Among the other prize winners was Charles Beck- stedt of Oswego. A.J. B. Burlington, Ia. — Joseph Bock has built two new houses 28x75 feet each. His place looks fine, especially two houses planted to Prosperity, Lawson and Enchantress carnations. He now has seven houses all heated by two Her- endeen boilers. The boiler room is a model of its kind, concrete floor and walls, ceiling plastered with asbestos cement. The potting shed is a long, light room about 85 feet long, giving ample facility for shipping, etc. H.W. > Zwanestein Nurseries, HEERDE, (Holland.) SPECIALTY OF Dwarf Roses, Conifers, Fruit Trees, Etc. Please mention the American Florist when writing. Jacs Smifs, Ltd. ■^I'ZS.^ (branch at boskoop.) Wholesale Growers of gf„^i[^rm^i nursery stock, pot-grown forcing plants. Lilacs a specialty. Berlin and Hamburg Valley— the best quality. Catalogue free on demand. When in Europe please inspect our nurseries. NMRDEN-BUSSUM, naar Amttardam, U aur R. R. Dapot Send to THE MOON For J Trees, Shrubs, Vines Yourj and Small Fruits. Descriptive Illustrated Catalogue Pre*. THE WM. H. MOON OO. MorrisvillOi Pa- faUCTION SALE^ ! NURSERY STOCK, SHRUBS, TREES. EVERGREENS, Etc. \ Wednesday, Sept. 21, 1904, at II A. M. An exceptional opportunity to secure ^ a magnificent assort- ment of choice nursery stock in finest possible condition. This sale will be held on the premises of CHARLES BIRD, nurseryman, Arlington, N. J., reached by Erie R. R. ferry from New York City, foot of Chambers and W. 23rd Sts. Nurseries short walk from station. Note the day and date. Terms cash. Notice: stock purchased at this sale may be removed this fall or next spring at buyer's option. Digging and packing at cost. Buyers unable to attend sale may send orders to buy naming a limit. For further particulars address I ChaSo Bird, Arlington, N. J. I J. p. CLEARY, Auctioneer. ^ jgo4. The American Florist. 327 Groenewegen & Zood, DE BILT near Utrecht. 120 ACRES SANDY SOIL. SPECIALTIES: First-rate Nursery stock, Specimen Conifers, Hardy Perennials, Trees for Avenue and Road- side planting, Fruit Trees. London Planes and Pyramid Pears are a grand specialty with us. New trade catalogue will soon be ready and will be sent upon application. Please mention the A merican Florist when writing. CALIFORNIA PRIVET. 400,000, 1 year, 2 to 4 branches, 12 to 18 inches 300,005, 2 year, 4 to 8 " 30 to 24 350,000, 3 year, 6 to 10 " 34 to 36 " 50,000, 2 year, 6 to 13 " 36 to 48 " 35 000, 3 year, 8 to 13 " 36 to 48 " Two and three years. Has been transplanted. Write tor Trade List and Prices. J. H. O'HAG «N. River View Nurseries, Little Silver, N J, Please mention the American Florist when writing. ATTENTION NURSERYMEN and FLORISTS. Before buying your Holland grown nursery stock elsewhere, you should take advantage of our extremely low prices. We are headquarters for Roses, Hydrangea p. g.. Rhododendrons, Azalea mollis, Pajonias and Ornamental trees. It will pay you to Ijeep in touch with us and advise us of your wants. When in Holland don't forget to call on us, and inspect our nurseries. Gouda is our railroad depot. W. VAN KLEEF & SONS, Tha Nurseries, Boskoop, Holland, Please mention the American Flonst when writing. Philadelphia Rambler. Flowers brighter and much more double than Crimson Rambler, strong grower, blooms earlier and does not bleach ont. 214-inch plants $6.00 per 100; $50.00 per 1000 4-inch plants 200perdoz.; 15.00 per 100 5-inch plants , 3.00 per doz,; 22.50 per 100 The Conarda Jones Co., *%r^^' Please mention the A merican Florist when writing. When in Europe come and see us and inspect our extensive Nurseries. Gouda is our railroad depot. HARDY, FANCY ORNAMENTAL NURSERY STOCK. J. Blaauw & Co., BOSKOOP, HOLLAND. Catalogue free on demand. Headquarters for the famous GoloradoBlae Spruces, purest, bluest strain PEONIES. Festiva Maxima. $35.00 per 100 Fine White, generally called Queen Victoria 9.00 per ICO Rose, the tall-growing, heavy-bloom- ing variety 6 00 per 100 For other varieties or lOOO rate write GILBERT H. WILD, Sarcoxie, Mo. Please mention the American Florist when writing. The Cottage Gardens Go. (Incorporated.) Queens, Long Island, New York, Nursery Book, giving descriptions of nursery stock, peonies, etc., mailed upon application. Please mention the American Florist when •writing. August Rolker & Sons, IMPORT TO ORDER ManettI Rose Stocks for grafting. Forcing Lilacs, Lily of tlie Valley, Palms, Bay and Box Trees, Decorative Plants and Shrubs, Etc. 31 Barclay St. or P. 0. Box 752, NEW YORK. Please mention the A merican Florist when writing. Clearing Out Sale of Nursery Stock. Land taken into the city cause for wanting to sell the entire Nursery Stock in one lot or part. A good bargain to anyone who will buy the entire lot. Stock is all merchantable size. 6,200 Sn4DE TREES, Ranging from 7 to 15 feet, average 12 feet, mainly comprised of Sugar and Norway Maples, Linden Elms Horse Chestnut, Etc. 4,900 EVERGREENS. Spruce, Arborvitas and Retinospora in variety, 1-2 to 10 feet high. 5,400 SHRUBS, In variety, 1 to 4 feet. 300 YICCA, Strong, 6-year old clumps. 300 PRIVETS, Standards, nice heads, 6 year olds. 400 PRIVETS, Shorn Bush Shape, 6-year olds. 30.000 PRIVETS, Heavy for Hedging, 3 -year olds. 100,000 PRIVETS, Strong for Hedging, 2-year olds. iS]&^(r» I^OIe r^isT.- C. RIBSAM & SON, TRENTON, N. J. Please mention the A merican Florist when writing. Three Grand Paeonias FESTIVA MAXIMA, white. Qupen of all Prconias, true stock, $5.00 per doz : $40.00 per ICO. RICHARDSON'S RUBRA SUPERBA, $4.00 per doz.: $35 00 per 100. LADY BRAMWELL, pink, $».00 per doz.; $35.00 per 100. Other varieties in pink and red, strong roots, $10.00 per 100.— American Beauty Plants. strong American Beauty plants, 2-jear old, to force for Xmas, per 100 $8.00 CHICAGO CARNATION CO., Joliet, III. London Planes. stout and straight stems, beautiful heads, and fine roots grown on sandy grounds. The girth of these trees is in good proportion to the length. Per 100 Per 1000 10-13 feet $18.00 $160.00 12-15 feet 21.00 200.CO No charges for packing and f. o. b. Rotterdam. JACs. SMITS, >-<«■' Naarden, Holland. A. B. C. Code, 5th edition used. Please nieniion the American Florist when writing. -v 'Ei :b lu o o -BO. X I»f Gt THE BEST ROSE NOVELTY Dwarf Crimson VaugHan's Rambler ^''^^'''' CHICAGO. NEW YORK. ORDERS BOOKED NOW. For Fall Trade. WE OFFER AN IMMENSE STOCK OF WIER'3 CUT LEAF MAPLES TULIP TREES, AZALEA INDICA, (Home Grown.) GARDENIAS, MAGNOLIA GRANDIFLORA, ORANGES and LEMONS (Grafted). RUBBERS. KENTIAS. LATANIAS, CHAM.iEROPS, PHCENIX and a GENERAL LINE OF NURSERY STOCK. All Healthy and Claan. Write lor prices. P. J. BERCKIVI\NS & GO., inc. Fruitland Nurseries, AUGUSTA, GA. Please mentiofi the American Florist when writing. CALIFORNIA PRIVET. A large stock of extra fine, well furnished two year plants from one to lour feet. Grades much higher than most stof^k sent out. Satisfaction guaranteed. Get my prices before you place your order. Address CHAS. BLACK, hichtstown. yiease mention the A merican Florist when writing. 328 The American Florist. Sept. 17, r Our Pastimes =\ Announcements of coming contests or other events of interest to our bowling, shooting iiud sportino; readers are solicited and will be given place in this column. Address all correspondence for this depart- ment to J. H. Pepper, 42 West 28tb St., New York; Robt. Kift, 1725 Chestnut St., Philadel ^ phia; or to the American Florist Co., Chicago;^ At Washington. On Tuesday evening, September 6, after the regular monthly meeting of the Florists' Club, a majority of the members took in the alleys. Vice-president Free- man, of the S. A. P., is quite an enthusi- ast in bowling and can make good by taking off his coat and knocking down more pins than some of the "perfesh." The scores follow: Shaffer : 160 Barry 159 MoCauIey 136 Simmons 139 J. Freeman: 168 Harold 103 L: Freeman 107 Lervis 157 Cooke 147 Detroit. A heavy and much needed rain did not deter a large number of enthusiastic members from attending the regular meeting of the Florists' Club September 7. The installation of the new officers foi the ensuing year was the chief feature of the programme. Robert Watson, the new president, presided with becoming dignity. In his address he asked the prompt attendance of the members and their loyal support, and outlined much of the work and distinct features for the coming season. All of those who attended the S. A. F. meeting at St. Louis gave a review of their impressions of the conven- tion proceedings and the great fair. President Breitmeyer, as well as other visitors firom here, were loud in their praise of the good work accomplished by the St. Louis Florists' Club in behalf of the convention. A pleasant feature of the evening was the presentation of gifts to the retiring officers, Robert Flowerday and B. Schroeter. The former was given a fine leather couch and the latter an «legant leather rocker. Presentation addresses were made by Philip Breit- meyer and J. F. Sullivan. The secretary was also remembered and received a fountain pen. Geo. A. Rackham was married Tuesday, September 6, to Miss Sarah Commons, a sister of Mr. Rackham's first wife, who died about two years ago. The happy couple are enjoying a trip by boat to Duluth and upper lake resorts. Their return home is expected next Sunday. Robert Flowerday, B. Schroeter and J. F. Sullivan were the judges of the exhibits of flowers made by the children of nine public schools Wednesday Septem- ber 14, under the auspices of the Twen- tieth Century Club. The prizes were donated by Philip Breitmeyer. Mrs. John Carey, of Mt. Clemens, has returned from Denver, Col. Her daughter Belle still remains there, hoping for an improvement in her health. C. M. Dickinson, of Chicago, is still taking the baths at Mt. Clemens. His health has greatly improved and he will return home this week. James Taylor, Mt. Clemens, is building a fine residence and hopes to occupy the same before the snow flies. Visitors: Leo Oesternei, New York; Elmer D. Smith, Adrian, Mich.; E. J. Fancourt, Philadelphia. J. F. S. Lowell, Mass. Now that the summer is gradually but surely coming to an end business in gen- eral seems to have taken on new life. During the past two weeks business has been very active, the first time after an unusually long siege of nothing to do. The supply, of outdoor flowers is shorten- ing up rapidly. Asters are now com- mencing to show signs of being the after- math and it will not be very long before they are no more. Carnations from in- side are making their appearance, but not in any great supply; at present they are very welcome, and will fill the needed gap from now until chrysanthemum time. Roses are looking better now than they have all summer. The Kaiserin that are being shipped to this town are worthy of a position in anv one store. The pub- lic schools opened last Monday, but no great demands were made for flowers. As yet every back yard has a flower gar- den of some sort, but they are beginning to look seedv. Tom Waterworth, who presides over the greenhouses in the Lowell cemetery, must have convinced the directors in re- gard to the heating apparatus. Tom has been after them to change it for three years and his arguments have borne fruit, for the old apparatus has been thrown out and a more modern system installed, making it an up-to-date place. Every grower here who grows chrys- anthemums is being watched with inter- est by the store men. There is quite a bit of good-natured rivalry to see who will have the honor of bringing in the first batch of the queen of autumn. Most all of the boys are home from their vacations, and many have had their respective establishments thoroughly renovated and put into shape for a stren- uous season. Frank Sladen, gardener for George W. Fifield, has a specimen plant of Seaforthia elegans over thirty feet high in flower. It is worth going a long way to see. Harvey B. Green has gone to St. Louis on a business trip. A. M. Nashville, Tenn. Business is very slow but a few wed- dings are commencing to liven things up a little. Most of our florists during the dull season have been busy rebuilding or enlarging their glass. Mclntire Brothers are getting ready to house their carnations. They will fill five houses this year for wholesale and home trade. They grow only Lawson, Crane and White Cloud and have had some fine stock the last few years. They have recently made arrangements to get plenty of water from a neighboring well. They use a gasoline engine of two and one-half horse-power at an expense of 35 cents a day for gasoline, with very little cost for attendance, making very cheap water power. They have bored twelve wells some of them 200 feet deep through solid rock and get very little water. A neigh- bor gets an abundance at thirty-five feet. Jacob Hostetter is building five houses, two of them rebuilt houses, 20x120 feet each, in one block mostly for vegetables. He will heat with hot water. Haury & Son have added five thousand feet of glass and Geny Brothers and the Joy & Son Company each as much more. Rock City. AT THE BUFFALO FLORISTS' CLUB OUTING AUGUST 26. (See issue ot September 3, page 247.) igo4. The American Florist. 329 DECORATIVE PLANTS. We are offering at the present time some exceptional values in Decorative Plants, especially in the line of large Kentias, the principal sizes among which are quoted below. If your supply requires replenishing, now is the time to stock up at most favorable prices. MADE-UP PLANTS IS inch tubs, 3 to 4 plants in a tub, 12 inch tubs, 3 to 4 10 inch tubs, 9 inch tubs, 9 inch tubs, 8 inch tubs, 7 inch pois, 5 inch pots, 3 to 4 3 S 3 3 3 plants in a pot. OF KENTIA FORSTERIANA. ^ Each 7 feet high $20.00 6 to 7 6 to 614 6}i to 6 6lo5H 4 to4H 3 16.00 13.60 7.60 6.60 6.00 2 0i) .60 SINGLE PLANTS OF KENTIA FORSTERIANA. Fiiife^^j'i 12 inch tubs, 6 to 7 leaves, 7 18 inch tubs, 6 to 7 10 inch pots, 6 to 7 10 inch pots, 6 to 7 9 inch pots, 6 to 7 8 inch pots, 6 to 7 8 inch pots, 6 to 7 8 inch pots, 6 to 7 inch pots, 7 inch pots, 6 inch pots, 6 inch pots, 6 inch pots, to 8 6S4 6 6!4 to6 5 to6!4 4 48 to 45 42 36 32 to 36 30 to 32 28 to 30 feet high $26.00 12.60 1000 7.50 6.C0 6.00 4.00 inches high 3.00 2.50 SINGLE PLANTS OF KENTIA BELMOREANA. 10 inch pots, 6 to 7 leaves, 42 to 48 inches high 10 inch pots, 6 to 7 " 36 to 42 " 6 inch pots, 6 to 7 " 30to36 " 6 inch pots, 6 " 28 to 30 " 5 inch pots, 6 to 6 " 20 to 22 " 4 inch pots, 6 to 6 " 16 to 18 " ARAUCARIAS. We have an immense stock of the following sizes all of which will be found of exceptional good value. ARAUCARIA EXCELSA. Each. 4 inch po ts, 5 to 6 inches high, 2 tiers $ .36 4 inch pots, 8 to 10 inches high, 3 tiers 60 6 inch pots, 12 to 14 inches high, 3 to 4 tiers 76 6 inch pots, 14 to 16 inches high, 4 tiers 1.00 € inch pots, 16 to 18 inches high. 4 tiers 1.25 7 inch pots, 20 to 24 inches high, 4 to 6 tiers 1.60 ARAUCARIA EXQbLSA GLAUCA. Each. 6 inch pots, 13 to 16 inches high, 3 tiers $1.26 7 inch pots, 16 to 18 inches high, 4 tiers 1*76 7 inch pots, 22 to 24 inches high, 4 to 5 tiers 2.00 ARAUCARIA ROBUSTA COWIPACTA. 6 inch pots, 10 inches high, 2 to 3 tiers $1.26 6 inch pots, 12 inches high, 3 tiers *.•■ 1*60 7 inch pots, 16 inches high, 3 to 4 tiers 1>'76 For a complete list of Seasonable Stock see our current wholesale catalogue." HENRY A. DREER, 714 Chestnut St., Philadelphia. Mease mention the American Florist when writinst' CaLi*j:xaLtioia^:s • FIELD PLANTS, FIRST SIZE. Per 100 Per 1000 Cressbrook $ 5 00 S Crusader 10.00 8000 Gov. Woloott 5.00 60.00 Indianapolis lOOO 90 00 Mrs. M. A. Patten 1200 100.00 The Belle 10 00 90.00 Asparagus Flumosus Nanus. We are headquarters. 2-inoh pots per doz.,50; per 100 $3.50 ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS SEEDLINGS per 100, 1.50 Per flat of lOOO, 14.00 Celestial Pepper. One of the very best of Christmas plants. Strong plants, 4-inch pots per doz., $1 25; per 100, SIO.OO Strong plants, 5-inoh pots per doz.. 3.50; per 100, 20.00 NEPHROLEPIS EXALTATA BOSTONIENSIS. We have the fl nest stock in the West. All our plants are pot-grown bushy stock, well furnished with fronds from the pot up, and cannot be compared with the cheap, long-drawn-up, lifted stock from the bench. A sample shipment will convince you of our superior stock. STOCK READY LAST OF AUGUaT. , „ .^ Each Per doz. Per 100 $ $ .60 $5.00 I .1 tt l.^o 10.00 4 ' t [( ti 2.50 20.00 5 i II II 50 500 40.00 75 8.00 60.00 7 1.00 10.00 75.00 8 1 11 11 150 1500 9 1 11 II .$3 on to 2,50 . 3 00 to 3 60 . 4.00 to 5.00 10 I ti (1 12 ( (1 11 THE NEW FERN Nephrolepis Fiersoui. We have a flue stock of this beautiful Fern, aU pot-grown plants ready for September delivery. At same price as Boston Ferns. THE NEW FERN Adiantum Croweauum. strong, 3-inch pot plants, per 100, $35.00; lots of 250 at 25 cents each. CHICAOO, VSUGHSN'S GREENHOUSES, WesternSprlsssJl!, PIERSON FERNS strong Rooted Runners S3 00 per 100 Strong 2V4-lnoh pots 5 00 per 100 Strong 3-inch pots 8.08 per 100 strong Rooted Runners ....$3 00 per 100 BAUR FLORAL COMPANY, Erie, Pa. CYCLAMEN PERSICUM SPLENDENS GIGANTEUM. Finest strain in the world, in four true colors, well- grown plants from 3V2-inoh pots, $1 50 per dozen; $10.00 per 100; from 4»4-inoh pots, $3.00 per dozen; $15.00 per 100. Satisfaction guaranteed. PAUL MADCR, East Stroudsburg, Pa. SIVIIL3X PLANTS, strong, bushy stock in iV^-m. pots, $15 per 1000. ASPARAGUS SPRENGERI, good healthy stock, 2Ji-in. pots, $2.00 per 100. ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS, good healthy stock, iVi-xxx. pots, $2.50 per 100. BOSTON FERNS, bothS&S-in., 26c & 36c each. Above prices cash with order. JOHN BROD, Niles Center, III. 330 The American Florist. Sept. 77, Field-Grown Carnations It Hat Been a Good Growing Season With Us and Plants are In Fine Shape, Strong and Bushy. WHITE. Per JOO JOOO FLORA HILL 4.00 35.00 Peru 6.00 50.00 Norway 5,00 40 00 Queen Loaise 5.00 40.00 PINK. Mrs. T.W. Lawson $6.00 $50.00 Mrs. Nelson 5.00 45.00 Mrs. Higinbotham 4.00 35 00 Guardian Angel 4.00 35.00 McKinley 6.00 50 00 RED. Chicago 6,00 50.00 Mrs. Ine 4.00 35.00 Roosevelt 6.00 50.00 Estelle 6.00 50.00 Harlowarden 4.50 40.00 VARIEGATED. Mrs. Bradt 6.00 50,00 150,000 FIELD GROWN CARNATIONS. Rose Plants strong Stock from 2V^-inch Pots. Low Prices to Close Out. IIMPI F inHM The finest pink rose Uni/LL JUIIIl yet introduced, faeau- =^ titul color, free bloomer, best money-maker. $20.00 per 100; $150.00 per 1000. Per JOO J 009 Golden Gate $2.50 $20.00 3-INCH POTS. Per 100 1000 Chatenay $5 00 $40 00 Maid 3.50 30 00 Golden Gate 3.50 30.00 All Stock sold under express condition that if nol satisfactory it is to be returned immediately, when money will be refunded. PETER REINBERG, 51 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. SURPLUS Carnations 2 000 FLORA HILL, 2 000 QUEEN LOUISE. Will sell cheap to close out. Write for prices. Limestone laod. No stem rot. I give my personal attention to packing. D. S. , Wells Fargo and American Express. W. SABRANSKY, Kenton. Ohio. ROSES and CARNATIONS. strong 3-in. Stock, Will Soon Do To Cut From. Per 100 Per 1000 Bride, Maid, Ivory, Gate S4.C0 $35.00 Perle, extra fine 5.00 Joost, AriDa7iDdy, very strong 5.00 45.00 BOSTON FERNS, choice, fresb looking plants, 2H-inch, J4.00; 3-inoh, 18.00; 4- inch, extra strong, good as 5-inoh, $|5.00 per 100. W. H. GULLETr & SONS. Lincoln, III. QUEEN LOUISE, white 06 ENCHANTRESS, light pink 10 CHICAGO, red 06 MRS. E. A. NELSON, pink 06 FLORIANA, pink OS ETHEL CROCKER, pink OS ELDORADO, yellow OS FLORA HILL, white 06 LORNA, white .06 HARRY FENN, crimson 06 WIH. SCOTT, pink .OS ORIOLE, scarlet OS IWERIVIAID, pink .OS DOROTHY, pink OS J. L. DILLON, Bloomsburg, Pa. Field-Grown CARNATIONS strong, Healthy Plants, Free From Disease. WHITE. Per 100 Per lOOO White Cloud $4.50 $40.00 Norway S-00 40.00 Her Majesty SOO 4S00 Queen Louise 500 40.00 PINK. Mrs. Lawson 6.00 5500 Cressbrook 4.50 40.00 Guardian Angel (Sport) 4.50 40.00 Enchantress 8.00 75.00 Mrs. Higinbotham 4.S0 40.00 Morning Glory S-OO 45.00 RED. Mrs. Potter Palmer 5.00 40.00 America 4.00 35.00 Estelle 6.00 60.00 Harlowarden 4.50 40.00 VARIEGATED. Prosperity 6.00 50.00 WIETOR BROS., ei Wabash tvenue, CHICAGO. Please meniioti the American Florist when writing, aRNATIONS FIELD-CROWN. Nice size to plant. Enchantress, $10.00 per 100. Gov. Wolcott, 85.00 per 100. Boston Market, 86.00 per 100. Mrs. Law- son, 85.00 per 100; S40.00 per 1000. BOSTON FERNS— Nice plants. 2V4-inch, $4.00 per lOU; 3-iBch, $7.00 per 100; 4-inch, $15.00 perlOO. Want to rush ferns out to make room. PANSIES— Roemer's Superb Prize, plants ready Sept. 20th, at $3.00 and 84.10 pet 1000. S. T. DANLEY, Macomb, 111. GROWN Carnations MRS. LAWSON per 100, $5.00 FLORA HILL " 4.50 PERU " 4.50 WHITE CLOUD " 4.50 QUEEN LOUISE " 4.50 SMILAX, 3inch, strong " 3.00 ASPARAGUS Plumosus Nanus, 3inch " 5.00 SCHARFF BROS., Van Wert, Ohio. FIELD-GROW^ Strong and Healthy. Flora Hill and Mrs. Ine, $3.00 per lOD. Daybreak, $3. CO per 100 MRS. P. F LAU, RIvar Crova, III. Carnations CARNATIONS Fine Healtliy Field-Grown Plants. No Stem Rot. Per 100 Per 1000 LAWSON, pink $5-00 $45.00 NELSON, pink S-OO 45.00 GUARDIAN ANGEL, pink 3.50 30.00 HIGINBOTHAM, pink 4.00 35-00 FLORA HILL, white 3.50 30.00 WHITE CLOUD, white 4.00 35.00 QUEEN LOUISE, white 4.00 35-00 PERU, white 4.00 35.00 JOOST, pink 4-00 35-00 LORD, pink 4.00 35.00 ESTELLE, red 5.00 45-00 GEO. REINBER6, 51 Wabash Avenue, Carnation Plants. CHEAP FOR CASH. Long as they last, $3.50 per 100; $30 per 1000. Lawson, M. Glory, Gomez, America, Hill, Lillian Pond, Daybreak, Crane, Perfection. ENCHANTRESS, $5 00 per hundred. A lot of new and standard varieties mixed, at $2.50 per lOO; $20 per lOOO SMILAX, 6 to 9 ft. strings, i5c;$t.2S perdoz. ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS, 10 to 15 ft., heavy strings, 40c each; $4.00 per doz. W. H. Watson, LAPEER, MICH. FIELD-GROWN CARNATIONS LARGE HEALTHY PLANTS. MORNING GLORY ( $ 4.00 per 100; JOOST, CROCKER | 35.00 per 1000. Pot-Grow/I in3,3^and4-inch. Good Bunchy Plants. 500 LAWSON I 300 CROCKER {a.Oa per 100. 300 JOOST I OHAMCniM 102° So- Camaron St., ■ ll«lloUil» HARRISBURG, PA. rgo4. The American Florist. 331 Field-Grown PLANTS. WE HAVE THE FOLLOWING TO OFFER: 8000 LAWSON, 2000 MORNING GLORY,, 5000 GOV. WOLCOTT, ( 5c 2000 WHITE CLOUD, , . 2000 NOR WAY, \ GflC 11 500 PROSPERITY, ] All plants guaranteed first-class and will be shipped from Hinsdale. Basselt & Washburn Greenhouses: HINSDALE, ILL.. 76-78 Wabash Ave., LlllCdQO. Field-Grown CARNATION PLANTS. Extra ttrtng dImIi, ready for Imitisdiate ihlpmonl. QUEEN LOUISE, FLORA HILL, NOUvvAY. Lew. ON. WHIT- CLOUD, GENEVIEVE LORD, Li>RMA NELSON PRUSPERITV. GUAHD AN ANGEL, HIlilNBOTHAVI. All of the above varieties, $6.00 per 100; $50.0) per lOtO. Price quoted is for first-class selected stock. Can supply cheaper grades if desired. ORDER NOW. GHIS. W. McXELLAR, 51 Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO. CARNATIONS. Per 100 Enchantress 88.00 Lawson 6.00 Gov. WolcoU 7.00 Joosl 4.00 Guardian Angel 4.00 Queen Louise 4.00 N. C. MOORE & CO., MORTON GROVE, ILL. CARNATIONS stock nice, clean and healthy. Per 100 Per lOOO 2,000 NORWAY $4.00 $35.00 250 LORNA 4.00 CASH. KRING BROS, Fairbury, III. Carnation QUEEN Field-grovt^n plants, in fine condititAi, Immediate Delivery. Per 100 $ 7.00 "erlOOO 65.00 JOHN BARR, South Natick, Mass. GRAND NEW RED ROSE Etolle de France A Seedling of "CHATENAY" and "FISHER HOLMES." Hybrid Tea. "^^^ "''°^' vigorous and free-blooming red rose ever intro- — = duced. Superb color. Velvet crimson, center vivid cerise. The best bedder and forcing red rose. Ready for Distribution Nov. 1, 1904. Awarded a Gold Medal at Corino, Italy; a First-Class Certificate of Merit at Paris; two Cold Medals at Lyons and Silver-Cilt Cup at Dusse'dorf, Germany. PRICES: SETA. Strong, 2 year field-grown plants with all the shools growing on them, ready for propagating. 1 plant 10 francs SO plants 375 fiancs 12 plants 100 francs 100 plants 700 francs SET B. Strong, 2-year field-grown plants, ready pruned for planting. 1 plant Sfrancs 250 plants .SCO francs 50 plants 187 francs 50 centimes 500 plants 1500 francs 100 plants 350 francs 1000 plants 2700 francs All Orders Should be Addressed to J. PERNET-DUCHER, ROSE GROWER, VEIMNISSIEUX-LES-LYONS, (Rhone, Trance.) gsssraaa2BA»HiSB22AiBBa«awssissziKS£2»mwBa0»eramj^^ sskk^zs Carnations, 75,000 Field=Grown This stoclf is very fine, large, clean, healthy; Iree from stem-rot or disease of any kind. Inspection invited, Per 100 Per 100) ROOSEVELT S6.00 SSO.OO HARRV FENN 6.00 SO.OO GOV. WOLCOTT 6.00 50,00 CRANE 6.00 bO 00 LAWSON 5.00 40. CO Per 100 Per lOTO TRIUMPH S.OO 40.00 FLORA HILL 5.00 40.00 PERU 4 OO 35 00 GUARDIAN ANGEL.. 3.00 25 00 PROSPERITY 6.00 50.00 Satisfactory references required, otherwise shipments are sent C. 0. D. J. A. BUDLONG, >iSBBBig8S!!giB«>fMilMiag«MMgS;SSgiB»i»l>^^ 37 and 39 Randolph Street, CHICAGO, ILL. >♦*»»»♦»•»< >♦♦*-»♦♦-»■•♦♦♦♦»♦»♦ 4 flO.OOO tIARLOWARDEN. ♦ Extra Strong and Healthy, Field-Grown, $5.00 per lOO; $40.00 per 1000. I CHICAGO CARNATION COMPANY, JOLIET, - ILLINOIS. > *♦**♦•♦♦♦♦•♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦» »>♦♦>>! CARNATIONS. Clean, Stocky Plants, guaranteed ready for bench- ing. Going back to lettuce; no surplus stock. Per 100 1000 Per 100 1000 Marquis S3.50$30 Morn. Glory.. ..$4 00 835 Jubilee 350 30 Peru 4 00 35 Bradt 3.50 Daybreak, white 4 00 35 Glacier 4.00 35 Lawson 4 50 it 2.50 at 1000 rate. (Cash.) Blanksma Bros., Grand Rapi(ls,Mioh. LETTUCE GROWERS, K. P. D No. 11 VESPER. The Famous White Carnation for Mid-Winter of the Largest Size. It is at work while the rest are waiting for spring. Only 2,000 left, $8.00 per 100; $75.00 per 1000. Speak quick with the cash. ISA3C S. PJSSSMORE, WEST CHESTER, PA. 332 The American Florist. Sept. ly, Davenport, la. At a regular monthly meeting of the TriCity Florists' Club, held September S at Henry Gaethje's greenhouses, in South Rock Island, the members decided to have the organization incorporated. John Temple, of Davenport, was appointed to have charge of the preliminary arrangements. He will report at the next regular meeting. The members listened to two very interesting and instructive talks during the evening. Harry Bills read an amusing paper on ' ' The Sunflower," which w as well received. Harry had withhimthelargest sunflower ever seen in these parts, measuring forty- five inches in circumference. Emil Boehm, of Central park, talked on the culture of cyclamens "and brought out many valu- able points concerning that interesting flower. The members who attended the St. Louis convention each gave an inter- esting talk of what he had seen and heard in the World's Fair city. The next regu- lar session of the club will be held in Moline, 111., at the establishment of John Staack, on the second Tuesday in October. At this meeting addresses will be made by George Farber and Theodore Ewoldt, vice-president for Iowa of the Society ot American Florists. Light refreshments were served after the business of the evening had been concluded and a social time was enjoyed. Adolph Arp, superintendent of Central park, Davenport, who has been on the .sick list lor a long time, is still unable to get about without the aid of a crutch. Littig Brothers have finished rebuilding several houses and have everything in nice shape for winter. Carnations are all in and everything is looking fine. Heniy Pauli has returned from a fishing trip in northern Iowa, and the stories about the fish he caught ! John Temple has returned from a four days' visit to Des Moines, la., where he attended the state fair. Arthur Ewoldt, of Ewoldt Brothers, has left for a ten days' visit at the World's Fair. Ted. Lenox, Mass. The Lenox Horticultural Society held a very interesting show of annuals, peren- nials, fruit and vegetables September 9, which was well patronized. One thing particularly interesting was the very close competition in fruit and vegetables. E. Jenkins, gardener to G. Foster, exhi- bited some remarkably fine Black Ham- burg and Muscat of Alexandria grapes, also'some fine melons, Outremont Beauty, which weighed over ten pounds each. The special awards were as follows: Diploma to J. E. Parsons for fine dark dahlia, Vesuvius; diploma to Clark Shields for cocoanut palm seedlings; diploma to G. Foster for melon, Outre- mont Beauty; diploma and special to H. D. Sloane for fine collection of vege- tables; diploma to W. A. Manda (Inc ) for some fine and well flowered Cattleya Harrisonia, also first-class certificate for Golden privet, first-class certificate for Festuca glauca; diploma to Mrs. George Westinghouse for collection of annuals and perennials; diploma to Mrs. H. H. Sturgis for collection of perennials and vote of thanks for vegetables. G. F. Danville, III.— H. E. Mitting has en- larged his plant and taken in a partner. The firm will hereafter carry on business under th^ name of Mitting & Linfoot. DO YOU WANT Carnations? STRONG, HEALTHY FIELD PLANTS. Per 100 Per 1000 10,000 Francis Joost $3.00 $25.00 5,00U Marquis 3 f 0 27.50 2,OJ0 Norwav 3 50 30 00 3000 Prosp-rity 3.50 30.00 3,f00 Lawson 3 50 34.00 1,500 Glacier 3.50 34.00 5'JO Apollo 4.00 10.000 Asp. Plumosus Nanus, beautiTul plants from 2}4,-\aah pots, ti 25 per luO $20 00 per 1000. Sprengerl, same size, $1.50 per 100; $12 50 per 10. 0. The above stock is [guaranteed first-class and will receive special attention as to packing, etc. CASH WITH ORDER. The W. T. Buckley Plant Co. SPRINGFIELD, ILL. If you are short and need some quick for planting or replacing, write ub. Order Chinese Primroses and Cinerarias now. Boston and Piersoni Ferns, in all sizes from 2i4-inch to lo-inch. Sprengerl and Plumosus, in 214 to 5-inch. Carnations, field-grown, Mrs. Joost. Guardian Angel, Mrs Fisher, Lizzie McGowan,LiGlacier, Norway, Crane, etc. Write GEO. A. KUHL, Pekin, III. FIELD-GROWN CARNATIONS. EXTRA STRONG, HEALTHY PLANTS. Per 100 1000 ELDORADO fS.OO $40.00 QUEEN 7.00 60.00 BOSTON MARKET 7.00 60.00 FAIR MAID 7.00 60.00 HARLOWARDEN 6.00 50.00 BACKER & CO,, g'*' CARNATIONS. Extra strong, field-grown plants of the follow- ing varieties, ready for immediate planting: Enchantress, SlO.OU per 100. Lawson, $6.00 per 100: Crane, Guardian Angel and Queen Louise, $5.00 per 100. Also PANSY SEED, grown by a Danish specialist, from choice hjsposition strain, (none better), $5.00 per ounce. CHRIS HANSEN, St. Paul, Minn. Choice, Field-Grown CARNATIONS. We find Joost the most profitable pink. Our stock is excellent. Per 100 Per lOnO WOLCOTT $5iO S45.C0 JOOST 4.00 35.00 PALMER 400 3500 GLACrhK 400 35.00 Mckinley soo 25.10 A. C. CANFIELD, Springfield. III. CARNATIONS. GOOD HEALTHY PLANTS. 50C0 Joost, 1200 Queen Louise, 150 Lillian Pond, 100 Prosperity, 175 Dorothy, at 4o. 10,000 Scott and Fisher, !t3.50 per 100. W. H. VANCE rL"'""""- Vr nio P* CrOIQ^ Philadolph^a.Pa! Represent ing Joseph Heacock and John Burton, Assignee. PALMS, FERNS, CROTUNS and DECORATIVE PLANTS. "^^gbwN CARNATIONS. Larg.) vigorous healthy plants. Per 100 1000 Woioott (fJ.OO $45.00 Prosperity 5 00 45 00 Bradt 5 00 45 uO Palmer 5 00 45.10 Flora Hill 4.50 40.00 Joost 4.50 4000 E!.telle 50i) 45.00 WhiteCIoud 5 00 Mary Wood 4.50 Apollo, red 5.00 Higinbotham 4.50 40.00 Lawson 6.00 ROSE PLANTS. 3t4-inch Gate and Bridesmaid 30 00 2/s-inch Golden Gate 20 00 STEVIA, 2!/s-inch 18.00 A few thousand 'MUMS, 2H-inch 18.00 POEHLMANN BROS. CO., Morton Grove, III. Field-Grown Carnations NOW READY. Per too NEW DAYBREAK $12.00 GOV. LOWNDES 8.00 GENEVIEVE LORD 6.00 HARLOWARDEN 8.00 NORWAY 6.00 PROSPERITY 6.00 Write us for othsr varieties and prices. H.WEBER&SONS, Oakland, Md, CARNATIONS Good Healtliy Plants, Free from Disease. LAWSON, ■WHITE CLOUD, ROOSEVELT, PROSPERITY, CROCKER, FLORIANA, LOUISE. |^~\Vrite for prices. Also Ivory and Golden Gate Roses, 2-inch pots at 8c. yj ^ COLES, Kokomo, Ind. Please tnention the American Florist when writing. 2,000 Princess of Wales and L. H. Campbell Pine field clumps, 15 per 100; |45 per 1000. 2,00O BOSTON FERNS, grown in full light, stocky, for 5 and 6 inch pots, 15c and 20o. 500 ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS NANUS and SPRENCERI, 4-inch, line, 8c. Gash please. BENJ. CONNELL, West Grove, Pa. 12,000 EXTRA FINE FIELD Carnations Grown on high land, $3.08 to »5 CO per 100. Hill Louise. Joost, Portia, Crocker, Eldorado, Lorna, McGowan and Scoit. J. J. STYER, Concordville, Pa. EXTRA FINE FIELD-GROWN Carnations. OU«=fN LOUISE, per 100 $5.00 NORWAY, per 100 4 00 Cash with order. CENTRAL GREENHOUSES, Sandusky, 0. Please mention the A merican Florist when -un-iting, CARNATIONS. Per 100 l.OCO Enchantress $8 00 3,000 Morning Glory 5.00 l,OliO Lawson 5.00 500 Rstelle 5 00 600Glacier 4.(iO Cash With Order. Br.rX OieOeiS, Grand Rapids. Mich. It is good business policy ^ •& ^ to mention the t^ tp' i^ American Florist when writing to an advertiser. Tgo4. The American Florist. 333 PRED BURKI Is the new commercial white carnation worthy of your attention. Has scored 88 points at the Detroit Carnation Convention, receiving a certi- llcate of merit. Send for descriptive circular. John Murchie, S. S. Skidelsky, SHARON. PA. 824 N. 24th St.. Philadelphia. Please mention the A merican Florist when writing, CARNATIONS. Fine well-grown plants. Queen Louise, Hill, Crane, $5.uU per lUO. Joo3t, $4 00 per ino. 300 Floriana and 200 Dorothy. %^ 00 per 100. McGowan, 11125.00 per 1000. These plants are free Irom stem- rot and must be as represented or money will be reiunded. Cash witli order. E. C. MARSHALL, Kenneit Square, Pa. Ptease mention the American Florist when writing, CARNATION PUNTS. Fine, strong and healthy, field plants. Lawson. Guardian Angel, Nelson, Flora Hill, Queen Louise, White Cloud, America, Alma. Cal. Gold. Gomez, Brilliantissima. *5 00 per 100: JIOOO per 1000. hdo at 1000 rate. LAMPRECHT BROS., Ashland, O. please jncntioyj the A merican Florist when writing, CARNATIONS; Field-Grown. strong, healthy free from disease. The following varieties at $5.00 par 1 00: Queen Louise, White Cloud, Flora Hill, Ethel Crocker, Crane, Mrs. F. Joost, Morning Glory, Guardian Angel, Glacier, Marquis, Armazindy, Bradt, Prosperity. G. VAN BOCHOVE & BRO., Kalamazoo, Mich. Carnations. E^ 12.(r0 LAWSON $50.00 per 1000 10.000 WHITE CLOUD 4i00 10,000 FLUEA HILL 45.00 Immediate Delivery. 59 Wabash Ave. CHICAGO. tiease mention the A merican Florist when writing, 5J0? Enchantress Large plants in the very best condition, $8.00 per 100; 875.U0 per 1000. Also about 1.000 Gov. Wolcott, $6.00 per IOC; — -Cash with order. N. ZWnrEL, North Milwaukee, Wis. Please mention the American Florist zvhen writing. Per 100 Per lOOO 20,000 FLORA HILL $400 $30.00 6,000 GUARDIAN ANGEL 4.00 30.00 Cash with the order. JACOB P: PHILLIP, 4468 N.Western Avenue, Tel. 934 Rogers Pk, Chicago. AMERICAN BEAUTIES. Cut Roses— American Beauties and al kinds of Tea Roses at lowest prices. Trial orders solicited. HELLER BROS., New Castle, Ind. South Park Floral Company. Please tnention the American Florist whenwriting^ SPECIALTIES ROSES, trom S-lnoh POSH, I« II B,i CARKRTIOSS. for »11 dellTaty, III OeSl .SMiuw, VIOLETS. Yarieiies Prioei Low. Send tor Lilt. WOOD BROTHERS, Fishklll, N. Y. Seasonable Stock. Wewish lo call youratleiiion to the lot owing low quotations, cinsidering the qualiiy. which we guarantee as represented: Asparagus Plumosus Nanus. Fine plants; all hea'thv. bushy and in active growth. From 2J^-inch pots, $4.00 per 100; 2|4-in. pots, $5.00 per lOO. Asparagus Tenuissimus. Of same quality as Plumosus. From 2>j;-inch pots, if3 00 per 100; 3-in. nols. extra strong, teadv for a shift, si^a-OO per 100. Asparagus Sprengeri. FIELD-GROWN. Fine plants of this.valu- ab)e ^reen from field, in first-class condition for immediate planting or potting. It is far superior to pot grown having e\tra strong roots and well set with dormant eyes, which at once start into growth when housed. Bushy plants to pot into 3's, $5.00 i.er 100: for 4s. $8 00 per 100; for 5-in. pots, $10.00 per II 0 . and extra large for 6-in. and over, $12.00 per 100. Carnations, (field grown.) A favorable seasnn has given strong, healthy plants, bushy and well r oted. Quotations are for first si e plants. Enchantress, $8.00 per 100. Mrs, T. W. Lawson. Glacier, Avonda'e, Galsly, Korway, Mrs. Joost, White Cloud, Flora Hill and Hariowarden, fb.tO iwr 100. Double Sweet Alyssum. Do not forget to plant this useful flower. Plant now with your carna- tions. Bushy, outdoor grown plants, from 2i(-inch pots, $3.00 per ICO, Send for our Fall List, jusi issued. Nathan Smith & Son, .A.carlnxm, JVIIoIn. J Rooted Cuttings. Rllf^MMlTD \ Surplus of these two varieties SrJrZ^.V.^ ■ ready now at $1.25 per 100; $10.00 PERKINS S per 1000. Send for complete list. All good bedding sorts, and cuttings carefully grown and packed. ALBERT M. HERR, LANCASTER, PA. Primula Obconica Grandifiora. ALBA, ROSEA and BABY, 2-in. $1.75 per 100. GIANT PANSIES. Fine plants from true seed. S2.25 par 1000; 50c per 100 by mail; 5,000 for $10 00. DOUBLE DAISIES, Snowball, Longfellow, $3.50 per lOOU; 50c per 100 by mail. DOUBLE HOLLYHOCKS. Fine large plants, separate colors, 5c; mixed, 4c. Cash. BYER FLORAL CO.. ^""•-y.sBURc. Asparagus Plumosus p^ioo Nice young stock, thumb pots $2.50 Aiparagus Plumosut. 214-inch pots 5.10 Begonii- s in good assortment 4.0 1 Geraniumff, 3-inch pots, named 4.00 •' 2- inch, good sorts 2.50 Fuchsias. 2-iDch pots 2 SO Boston Ferns, 3-in. pots. 81 00 per doz; 4-in. pots, $i.00 ptjr doz. Piersoni. 5-in. pots, $6.00, per doz. 25 at hundred rates. R. S. BROWN & SON, Box 335, KANSAS CITY, MO. A Step in the Riglit Direction. We Protect the Florists by Selling to the Trade. HEADQUARTERS FOR AURACARIA EXGELSA .\pril importation only. Have an immense stock; can supply all wants. No seedlings. Raised only from top cuttings in Belgium. 5H-inoh pots, bushy plants, 10 to 13-inohes high, 3 tinrs, 50c. 5yj-inch pots, 13 to 15 inches high, 3 to 4 tiers, Wo. 5Ji to 6-inch pots, 17 to 19 inches high, 3, 4 and 5 tiers, 75c. 6-inoh pots, 20, 22. 24 inches high, 4, 5 and ti tiers, 80o, 90o and $1.00 each. GREAT BARGAINS IN KENTIA PALMS. 4000 KENTU FORSTERMN*, Sinch pots, made-up plants, 3 in a pot, 16 to i.h inches high, 8 to 10 leaves, 15o cauh by the dozen: per 100. $12.00; per 500, $50.00. 4-iooh pots, made-UD, 30o. KENTIA FORSTERIAN* and BELMOREANA. 6- inch pots, 5 to 7 leaves, 30 to 40 inches high, 75c to ■$1.00 each. KENTIA FORSTtRIANA, made-up plants. 7-incli pots. 40 to 48 inches high, witn B smaller, about, IS to 20 incbo" high, set around, $1.50 each. COCOS WEDOELLtANA, 3-inch pots, very strong. $12 00 per 100. ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS NANUS, 3-in. pots, strong, $6.00 per 100. CYCAS RtVOLUTA, 6, 7 and 8-inch pots, from 5 to 20 leavt'3 at 8c per leaf. FICUS ELASTICA, (Belgium), 4-iuch pots, 25c. Homa Grown Rubbars, 5 to 5!^-inch, 7, 8, 9 and 10 leaves. 30c. 3dc, 40c, 50c. ARECA LUTESCENS, made-up plants, 3 in a pot, 6-iDch, 30 to 35 inches high, 75c; 514-inch pot, 30 inches high, 3 ina pot, 50c; 5- inch, 25 to 30 inches high 3 m a Dot. 30c. LATINIA BORBONICA, 5M-inch pots, strong, £5c; 6 inch pots. 50c. ADIANTUM CUNEATUM, (Maiden Hair Fern>. 2!4-inch, $5.00 per 100; 4-inch pots, bushy, $1.80 per doz. PIERSONI FEH»S. 4-inch, 30c to 2io. BOSTON FERNS, out of 5!4-in., 25 to 30o. BOSTON FERNS, 6- inch pots, 2-Ceet high, 18 to 20 ironds. Sue. ACORUS GRAMINEUS, variegated grass, $1.00 per dozen. PRIMULA CHINENSIS, for Xmas blooming. John Eupp's strain, 4-inch pots, $8.00 per 100. Cash with order please. All goods travel at pur- chasers' risk. Godfrey Aschmanu, Wholesale Grower and Importer of Pot Planti. Bell Phone Tioga 3669 A. 1012 Ontario St. , Philadelphia, Pa. Ptease mention the A mtrican Florist when-writing. AMERICAN FLORIST COMPANY'S DIRECTORY FOR 1904. THIS 1904 Trade Directory is fully revised to date, with thousands of new names and changes of addresses. It contains 412 pages, including complete lists of the Flo- rists, Seedsmen and Nurserymen of the United States and Canada. These lists are arranged both by states and all alphabetically. It also contains lists of Firms that issue catalogues. Horticultural Supply Concerns, Parks, Cemeteries, Landscape Architects, Experiment Station Horticulturists, Botanical Gardens, Leading Foreign Houses, and much other conveniently indexed and valuable trade informa« tion. PRICE $2.00 POSTPAID. THE AMERICAN FLORIST CO. 324 Dearborn Street, CHICAGO, ILL., U. S. A. 384 The American Plorist, Sept. /;, Milwaukee. There is little change in the market con- ditions here, roses and carnations selling fairly well, but outdoor stock, such as asters and gladioli, is very difficult to move. There are heavy supplies ol' these items at the present time. Carnation growers in this vicinity are well pleased with the coLdition of the plants, and the prospects are that stock from most places will be in fine shape this winter. Currie Brothers, John Dunlop and Alex. Klockner carried away all the prizes at the state lair held here this week lor plants, cut flowers and floral designs. Miss Bertha Greenberg, for ten years with M. A McKenney & Company, was quietly married a few days ago. Herman Hunk'el and wife have returned from St. Louis, where they spent consid- erable time seeing the fair. We regret to note the death of Frank Whitnall, one of Milwaukee's oldest flor- ists. V.H. A Sure Money-Maker PUNT NOW. Narcissus Alba PUni Cdorati. per 10:0 $5.00 Narcissus Potticus, single, per 1000 3.50 Strong Al home grown stock. Write for prices on large lots. H. A. . JA.H1V, New Badford, Mass. REAPV FOR SHIPMENT CHINESE SACRED LILIES. Genuine Chinese Grown. Basket 30 Bulbs $1.25 Mat of 4 Baskets .' 4.50 Write (or prices on quanti y. E. F. WINTERSON CO., 45-47-49 Wabish Ave.. CHICAGO. rreesia Bulbs. CALIFORNIA GROWN. Choice, a to Si-inch, per 100, 65o;'per 1000, 85 00. First Quality, % to H-inch, per 100, 45o; per lOOO, $3.00. Samples mailed on application. Yaughan's Seed Store, CHICAGO: 84-86 Randolph St. NEW YORK: 14 Barclay St. Passengers to New York, Boston, New England and all eastern points will find it to their advantage to ascertain rates applying over the Nickel Plate Road and its eastern connections. Three daily trains on which there is no excess fare charged. One special feature of' the service is meals in dinine-cars, on American Club Plan. Pay for what you get, but in no case over 35c to $1.00 per meal; also service a la carte and Mid-day Luncheon 50c. Folders, rates and all itifor- mation cheerfully furnished by applying to .lohn Y. Calahin, General Agent. Chicago, 111., Room 298, 113 Adams St, Chicago depot, La Salle and Van Buren Sts. 27 100,000 EXTRA STRONG Asparagus Plnmosus Nanus. 2-INCH, $20.00 PER 1000. 3-INCH, $3.50 per 100; $30.00 per 1000. Cash, Express Prepiid. 250 at 10G0 Rate. California CarnationXo. Loomis, Cal. Crotons. Dracaenas. Crotons. Best Leading Varieties. Julius Roehrs, EXOTIC NURSERIES RUTHERFORD. N. J. Asp. Plumosus Per 100 JOOO 2-inch $3 00 $25.00 3 inch , 8.00 70.00 CASH WITH ORDER PLEASE. Anyone in need of five or ten thousand 2- iacb, write for prices. Idlewild Greenhouses, 337 Main St., Memphis, Tenn. Asparagus Sprengeri. Per 100 2-inoh pots, small plants $1.1)0 8!4-inoh pots, bushy plants.. SCO 3- inch pots, very strong bushy plants 3 50 Cash with the order. F. WALKER CO.. New Albany, Ind. Asparagus Plumosus Nanus. From Hats, $1.75 per 100; $15.00 per 1000. Strong 2-inch plants. S2.00 per 100. $30.00 per ICOO. New crop Sliasta Daisy Seed, trade pkt., 35c; 1 oz., $5.00: 1 lb., $50.00. Charges prepaid. Terms Cash or C. O. D. LOOMIS FLORAL CO., Looinis, Cal. GOOD TERNS. BOSTON FERNS, short and bushy, each, 50c; per dozen, $6.(0; uer 100, $45.00. PIERSON FERNS, line bushy plants, $1.00 each; 8~inch, $1.35 each. JOHN SCOTT, Brooklyn, N. Y. Keep Street Greenhouses. JOSEPH HEACOGK, WYNCOTE, PA. GROWER OF Kentia Belmoreaua '""Keutia Forsteriaua FERNS. FROM BENCH BOSTON, fit lor 5-inch, 10c. FIExbSOItf , ready for 5-inch, 35c; RUNNERS, 3c; estra strong, 4c. DOUBLE ALLYSSUM, 3 inch, 3c. PRIMULA, Obconica, Grandiflora, Alba, Rosea, and Forbes! 3-inch, strong, 2c. RUBBERS, 4-inoh, 35c: 5-inch, 35c. Top grown. COREOPSIS LANCEOLATA, flield-grown, 3c STEVIA SERATA, fleld-grown, 5c. PANSIES (liant of best sorts, equal to any, $3.60 per JOOO; $4.50 per 3000. DAISIES. Snowball, Longfellow, Giant Red, $3.00 per lOCO. FORGET-ME-NOTS. 3 varieties, $3.00 per 1000. ASP. PLUMOSUS NANUS, 2-inch, 3Hc. ASP. SPRENGERI, 3 inch. 3a. CASH BYER BROS., CHAMBERSBURG, PA. A FEW GOOD THINGS YOU WANT. KENTIA BELIMOREANA and FORSTERIANA PALMS. 3, 4, 5 and 6-inch, $12, $25, $40, $100 per 100. BOSTON FERNS, 5-inch, $30 per 100. From beds, for 3, 3 and 4-inch pots, $4. $8, 815 per 100 DRACAENA INDIVISA,3, 3, 4, 5-inch, 13, $5, $10 and $25 per 100. ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS, 2 and 3-in., $4 and $8 per 100. ASPARAGUS SPRENGERI, 2 and 3-in., $3 and 15 per ICO. . GERANIUMS in all best varieties, rooted cuttings and 3 and 3-inch pots, $1.35, $3 50 and $5, per 100. CHINESE PRIMROSE 3-in., $4 00 per 100. BEGONIA RkX. 3-in., $4: 2ii and 3-in., $6perl00. CARNATIONS, fleld-grown, Crocker, Queen Louise and Goodenough, $6.00 per 100. CINERARIAS, 2-inch, $3.00 per 100. CASH OR C. O. D. GEO. M. EMMANS, NEWTON, N. J. Palms and Asparagus Cheap. Per 100 Latania Bor., 2-in. pot, seed leaves.. 3.00 " " S-in. pot, 15-18 in., 2-3 chr. Ivs. 12.00 ■* " 6-in. pot, 18-20 in., 8-4 chr. Ivs. 16.00 " " 6-in. pot, 20-24 in., 4 chr. Ivs. 20.00 Kentia Bel., 2H-in. pot, 6- 8 in., 2 leaves. .10.00 " " 3 -in. pot, 8-10 in., 8-4 leaves.. 12.60 " 4 -in. pot, 12-16 in., 4-6 leaves.. 16.00 Atparagui Sprengeri, 2-inch $2.00 Asparagus Plumosus Nanus, 2-inch 2.60 " " 3-inch 6.00 SHERMAN NURSERY CO., CHARLES CITY. lA. Boston Ferns. 2i4-iDoh. $4 00: 3-in., .mOO: 4-in., $15.00; ii-in.. $25.00: 6-ln., $40.00: 7-in., .-feO.OO; 8-ln., $?6.00 per 100. PiarsonI Ferns, 3 in., -W.OO; 6-in., $35.00; 7-in., $50.00 per 100 Asparagus Plumosus, •iii-'in., $3.00 per 100. DAVIS BROS., Morrison, III., and Geneva, III. FOR SALE. CELESTIAL PEPPERS. Fine plants and full of fruit, in 6-inch pots; beautiful for table decorations. Also a lot of fine ferns and other plants. Mrs. Chas. Dunlza, 1989 Madlion Ava., Mainp}ili,Tann. Tt is good business policy *fc ^ ^ to mention the a^ o^ o^ American Florist when writing to an advertiser. tgo4. The American Florist. 835 Per 100 Plumosus Nanus, 2^-inch pots, per 1000 $20.00; $2.50 100 Piersoni Ferns 10 00 100 Boston Ferns 8.00 Forbesi 2.00 Cinerarias, Sept. i 2.00 Pansy Plants, Sept., per lOOO $2.50 .60 Pansy Seed, large flowering, oz 4.00 CASH JOS. H. CUNNINGHAM, Dtlaware, 0. Please mention the American Florist when writings I JOHN BURTON, Assignee for ROBERT CRAIG & SON, Roses, Palms, Md Noviltlu In Decorativs Plinta. Marfcot and 49tli Sts., Phlladalphia, Pa. VIOLETS. P ,„ Field- grown $4.00 Double pink P/EONIAS 6.00 BOUVUDMS 4.f0 SREVIlLE*. 2 ft 15.00 03C0NICA PRIMROSE. 3- inch, eaeh 3c Double White PRIMROSES, 4 to 6crowns 15c LEVANT COLE, Battle Creek, Mich. Best stock on the market. 3-inch M. Louise and Imperial. $4.00 per 100; ready now. 2-Inch Impe- rial, $2.50 per 100. 3-inch Lady Campbell, ready in two weeks, $3.50 per 100. Crabb & Hunter, ""Tier"' VIOLETS. Marie Louise, strong field-grown plants. No insects or disease. $4.00 per 100; $3500 per lOOO. DAVIS BBOS., ""iafo"- VIOLETS. ,„„ MARIE LOUISE, field-grown $6.00 " " pot-grown, 3-inch.. . 3.00 ASPARAQUS PLUMOSUS, 2!4. inch... 8.00 " " 3-inch 8.00 FERN PIERSONI, 2-inch 6.00 " '• 3-inch 10.00 " " 6-inch 20.00 I. N. KRAMER S, SON. Cedar Rapids, Iowa. VIOLET PLANTS iS.'k. I2,000 TO IS,000 Lady Campbell Violet Plants Field-grown, $L6.00 per 1000, delivered at express office. Cash with order. J. M. BRAMHAM, Waldrop, Va. Grower of Violet Plants for the Trade. Violet Plants. Hardy plants, such as Wisconsin climate produces. Princess of Wales and Marie Louise, $4.50 per lOO. HOlTOK&HUNKELCO.'""'!ar"' Poinsettias 2V2-inch pots, $6.00 per lOO; $50.00 per 1000. In 5,000 lots, $40.00 per lOOO. John Ziegenthaler, '''Ih?l%"S'e"!p'J.TW Please mention the American Florist whenwriting^ ROSSIG BROTHERS, manufacturers of ' all styles in hundreds of different designs, paper and muslin, smilax, Yards and PIQUETS. Samples Furnished to the Jobbing Trade Only. ^&T "West eroo^d'wa^?', 'S^^'\!V TTOieiC. F^r WAX FLOWERS, BASKETS, WAX FLORAL DESIGNS, WHEAT SHEAVES, Etc,, send to Philadelphia. J. STERN & CO., 1928 Ge-mantown Ave.. \ Ask for our Illustrated Catalogue. "Enreka" Weed Killer. Saves Weeding. Keeps Paths, etc., clear without disturbing or staining the graveU Soluble Powder, readily mixed and applied. Large Size Tin, enough lor 100 square yards, 75 cts. each. Special prices to Cemeteries and buyers in large quantities. Full directions with each tin. Vaughau's Seed Store, CHICAGO: 84-86 Randolph St. NEW YORK! 14 Barclay St. GUT FLOWER BOXES WATERPROOF Corner Lock ,. t Style, The best, strongest and neatest foldini* cut flower box ever made. Cheap, durable. To try them once is to use them always. Per 100 Per It'OC Size No. $19.0( 17.1)0 1900 23.00 26.00 28 50 36.00 54.00 28.50 62.00 67.50 S8.5fl Sample free on application. No charge for printing on orders above 250 boxes. Terms cash. THE LIVINGSTON SEED COMPANY, BOX 104. COLUMBUS, OHIO. \. HERRMANN, 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 3x 4x20 $200 3x 4y,xl6 1.90 3x 6x18 2.00 4l 8x18 2.50 3x5x24 3.75 4x 8x22 3.00 4x 8x28 3.75 6x16x20 5.50 3x 7x21 3.00 5x10x35 6.S0 7x20x20 9.50 3^4x5s30.. , 3.00 Cape Flowers, all colors, Cycas Leaves, Metal Designs, and All Florists' Supplies. Send for Prioos. fr\A <<•> F.«» •^A^y, ^t •lEW VORK The King Construction Go. New Rod Construction, Automatic Stokers, Water Tube Steam Boiler, Automatic and Hand Ventilators NORTH TONAWANDA, N. Y. 32 Church St., TORONTO, ONT. BEGONIA GLOIRE DE LORRAINE, 2^-lnch pots, $15,00 per 100. Write for prices en large lots. Stock guaranteed absolutely free from disease. THOMAS ROLABD, Wahant, Mass Orchids ! f^ Arrived in superb condition, large quantities of Cattleyas in var., Oncidiums in var., and a fine lot of Odontoglosaum crispum. Write for special list No. 13. Lager & Hurrell, summit, n. j. Orchid Growers and Importers. J * MODEL EXTENSION CARNATION SOPPORT Made with two or three circles. En- dorsed by all the Leading Carnation growers as the best support on the mar- ket. P:iL< FLORISTS' RED STANDARD POTS. Azalea Pots, Bulb and Fern Pans, Eic. Write for Price List. 2l3-l5-l7-l9-2l-23 PeaN St., NORRISTOWN, PA. standard Flower Pots TheWHILLDIN POTTERY COMPANY, PHILADELPHIA PA. JERSEY CITY, N. J. LONG ISLAND CITY, N. Y. Traveling Representative, U. CUTLER RYERSON, 108 Third Ave., Newark, N. J. Standard POT^ If your greenhouses are within 600 miles of the Capitol, write us, we can save you money W. H. ERNEST, zntti \ni M Streeton WASHINGTON. 0- C Please mention ike American Florist when writing. GEO. KELLER & SON, MANUFACTURERS OF FLOWER POTS. ft V ^Hu efore buying write for prices. \ fKI 361-363 Herndon Street, \ J^K ^1^^ Wrlghtwood Ave., ^ ■ CHICAGO, ILL. Please mention the A merican Florist when writing. THOSE RED POTS "STANDARDS" FULL SIZE AND WIDE BOTTOMS. BDLB PANS AND AZALEA POTS. DETROIT FLOWER POT M'F'Y., HARRY BALSLEY, DETROIT, MICH., Rep. 490 Howard St., Please mention the A merican Florist when writing. I^EPpOTS SAMPLE POT AND PRICE LIST ON APPLICATION. C. C. POLLWORTH CO., JCIk**".'*"' -WRITE- 152t-23 N. Leavitt St.. CHICAGO. ILL.. FOK PRICES OF Standard Pots r^'liltl. and porosity combined are the best on the market. Please mention the American Florist when writing. RED POTS WE MSKE THEM. For prices and sample, address the Colesburg Pottery Co., COLESBURC, IOWA. National Florists' Board of Trade, Office: 56 Pine Street, New York Credit Reference Book. A subscription to our Credit List will cost you $10 a year, and it may save you SlOO the first month. Special Reports. We Hial^e a specialty of this part of our worli. Collections. We collect slow and doubtful accounts. Why not go through your books at once and send us all the claims that are in arrears? »iJS^ ^AtaLoG^J, Kramer's Pot Hangers THE neatest, simplest, moat convenient and only practical deyice for convert- ing ordinary flower pots into hanging baskets They fit all standard made pots from 2 to 10 inches in diameter. The illustration shows how they are attached Just the thing for hanging up ferns, begonias, etc. You can make room and money by their use. Try them. For Sale by Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. E. F. Winterton Co.. Chicago. CO. PoIIworili Co., Milwaukee, Wit. Price with wire chain as shown in cut, $1.00 per dozen by express. Sample dozen by mail, $1.25. L N. KRAMER S SON, Csdar Rapids, Iowa. STANDARD FLOWER POTS ! Packed in small crates, easy to handle. Price per crate 1500 2-in., in crate, $4.88 1500 2J< 1500 2M lOOOS 800 354 500 4 320 5 144 6 5.25 fi.OO 5.00 5.80 4.50 4.51 S.16 Price per crate 120 7-in., in crate, $4.20 60 8 " 3 00 HAKS KADB. 48 9-in., in crate, $3.80 48 10 24 11 24 12 12 14 6 16 4.80 8.60 4.80 4.80 4.50 Send for price Seed pans, same price as pots, list of Cylinders for Cut Flowers, Hanging Bask ets. Lawn Vases, etc. Ten per cent oft for cash with order Address HILFINGER BROS. POTTERY, Fort Edward N. 1 'ir AuGDST RoLKER & SoHB, New York Agents, ^1 Ilarf lav Street New York Citv \ Holds Glass \ Firmly See the Point tS- < < PEERLESS i Glazlner Points are the beat. < No righia or lefts. Box of ^ 1.000 polutB 75 cts. poatpaid. i HENKT A. DREER. ^ 714 Cheatnat St.. Pklia., Pft. igo4. The American Florist. 337 ♦ ♦ We Are Selling RIGHT ALONG TO FLORISTS "WHO APPRECIATE THE VALUE "^^ OF HUSTLING FOR BUSINESS, ALL THE YEAR ROUND. IM SIJIMKf FR there is a steady sale for Flower Vases, Jardinieres, Sheaves, Cycas Leaves vJUl ■! ■■— ■% and Wreaths and all the thousand and one Sundries that we keep in stock all the time to accommodate every want. All orders, however small, receive careful attention. 50-56 N. Fourth St , PHILADELPHIA, PA. please vientioji the A merican Florist when writing. C LAY'S Fertilizer. 56 lbs., $3.25. WW. ELLIOTT & SOUS, Wcw York. KORAL LETTERS For Sale by all Wholesale Houses. Koral Mfg. Co., 12 Hawley Place, Boston, Mass. SHEEP MANUR Dtied, Unpulverized and Pulverized. -WBITB rOB PRICES.- MONTANA FERTILIZER CO.. Elgin, III. Wired Toothpicks 10,000, I1.&?; 50,000, 16.25, Manufnotured b; W. J. COWEE. BERLIN. N. Y. Sample Free. For sale bv dealara. GREEN SILKALINE. Do not be put oil with cheap substitutet. John C. Meyer & Co., 80 XIngstoa St, BOSTON. MASS SIEBERT'S ZINC Never Rust GLAZING POINTS ______a *"£ POSITIVELY -^^M|i-i-W THE BEST. LAST —'=—^——^^—^—— FOREVER. Over 9,000 lbs. now in use. A sure preventive of glass slip- ping. Effective on large or small glass. Easy to drive, easy to extract. Two sizes. % %, 40o per lb., by mail 16o extra; 7 lbs., 32. SO; 15 lbs., $5.00 by express. For sale by the trade. CHAS. T. SIEBERT, Sla. B., Piitsburo, Pa. Please mention the A merican Florist when writing. Over $70,000 Has been paid by the FLORISTS' HAIL ASSOCIATION for glass broken by hail. For particulars address JOHN G. ESLER, Sec'y, Saddle River, N. J. |~LORlST Plain, Violet, Rose r FS^ MADE BY The John J. Crooke Go. 155 Ave. D, NEW YORK. U9 Fulton St., CHICAGO. | M, RICE & CO., Iffisporler. and Manufacturers, Leading Florists' p,8 Filbert Street, Supply House and Vki •■ j ■ ■ . n Ribbon Specialists. Philadelphia, Pa. Boston Florist Letter Co. MANUTACTURERS OP FLORISTS' LETTERS. Thin wooden box nicely gtained and var- nished, 18.v30xl8 made In two sections, one for eai-U sl/.o letter, given away with first order of 600 letters. Block Letters, I'/a or 2-inch size, per 100. $2.00. Script Letters, $4. Fastener with each letter or word. , 1 . , Used by leadins! florists everywhere and for sale by all wholesale florists and supply dealers. N. F. McCarthy, Xreas. and Manager, 84 Hawley St., BOSTON, MASS. MOLLER'S DEUTSCHE eiRTNER ZEITUNG. ^e moBt widely olroulated Gemaan gardeninh lourna}., treatlns ot aH departments of horticultun ind florloultare. Numerous emtneDt correspon ientB in all parts of the world. An advertising mediom of the highest olast- Molter'B OeutBohe Gartner Zeltnng li pnbbsDV /eeKiV (kcd richly illustrated. Subscription |8 (H ^r ano urn, including poBtage. Sample ooplea free iinwifi MniiFR ERFURt: THE AMERICAN FLORIST'S COLOR CHART PRICE 1 5 CENTS POSTPAID. AMERICAN FLORIST CO., 32t Dearborn S Chicago. ge!eieis>ssf FOLDING BOXES Cheap. Write lor Samples and Prices. I THE AULL BROS. PAPER AND BOX COMPANY, Dayton, Ohio. Tin Foil Plain, Fancy. Printed & Mounted. Manufactured by The Gonley Foil Go. 521 to 541 West 25th St., NEW YORK. Please mention the A merican Florist when writing 338 The American Florist. Sept, //, New Albany, Ind. Anders Rasmussen is putting the finish- ing touches to his new place, adding a connecting house, 12x50 leet; also work rooms, a storage cellar for cut flowers, offices, etc. He will have everything in perfect order by fall. Mr. Rasmussen attended the S. A. F. convention, and says he will not miss another one if he can help it. He was especially interested in President-elect Vaughan's paper, "The Ideal Employe," but believes that if the employer is "ideal" he v»iU have no trouble in finding the ideal employe. As the master is, so is the man. Mrs. Chas. W. De Pauw has added a new rose house, 20xl00feet, her manager, Frank Pontrick, being an expert in rose- growing. He grows in solid beds with- out any save natural drainage, and car- ries his stock for five to six years with- out changing. J , J John G. Bettman & Sons and Anders Rasmussen have finished housing carna- tions and the plants are doing well. Trade has been fully up to the average this summer, no stock going to waste. HOOSIER. Fall River, Mass.— Charles Cyr will soon commence the erection of a green- house 15x30 feet at 184 Jones street. and Aquaria Supplies Send for Price List KEENJiN'S SEED STORE 6112=6114WentworthAve. CHICAGO Please mention Che American Florist when writing 11^ Regan Printing House NURSERY SSEO FLORISTS' CATALOGUES 87-91 Plymouth Place. CHICAGO. ALL Nurserymen, Seedsmen and Florists wishing to do business with Europe should send for the il Horticultural Advertiser" This is the British Trade Paper, being read weekly by all the Horticultural traders; It is also talsen by over 1000 of the best continental houses. Annual subscription to cover cost of postage 7Bc; Money orders payable at Lowdham, Notts. Address EDITORS OF THE "H. A." Chilwell Nurseries. LOWDHAM. Not's. Eng'and. LOW RATES TO EASTERN POINTS Will always apply via the Nickel Plate Road and its eastern connections to all points in New York, New England and eastern states. Three daily trains to Ft. Wayne, Findlay, Cleveland, Erie. Buffalo, New York and Boston. Standard equipment on all trains. Meals served in dining-cars on American Club Plan ranging in price from 35c to $1.00 per meal; also service a la carte and Mid-day Luncheon SOc. The eastern terminals of the Nickel Plate Road are only from three to ten minutes from all Ocean Steamship Docks and the service afforded is first-class. No excess fare charged on any train. For parti- culars, call on or address John Y. Calahan, General Agent, 113 Adams St., Room 298, Chicago, HI. Chicago depot, La Salle and Van Buren Sts. 26 THE ''MEW DEPARTURE. VEHTILATMC APPUANCEj. CHEAPEST AND BEST. If you doubt it try them and be convinced. Send for descriptive pi ice circular. J. D. Carmody, Evansville, Ind. tVAMS' IMPROVED APPJUIAFUS \ WRITE. fOB iLLUSTT^ATtO CATALOGUE QUAKeji ctrrMACHmwim. ^.^.«-.«-XI.C7'VSIZ> Greenhouse Boiler, 45 Erie St., CHICAOO. Boilers made of the best of material, shell, fire- box sheets and heads of steel, water space all around (front, sides and back). Write for information. Eureka Greenhouses. The Best and Lowest in Price. All houses erected at the factory and shipped to purchasers with blue prints, photographs and plain directions so that any person can put them up. DILLON GREENHOUSE MFG. CO., Bloomsburg, Pa. Steam Traps ^coal This is the Return Steam Trap used by the Up-to-date Greenhouse men to return the con- densed water from the heating coils in their greenhouses. Have been in use for this purpose over 30 years. Insures an Even Temperafure. Send For Red Catalogue. Albany Steam Trap Co. ALBANY, N. Y., U. S. A. »»»♦♦♦♦♦»♦♦♦♦»»••♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦»•»♦♦•♦♦»»♦••♦♦♦»•♦♦♦ CROP INSURANCE. | Life insurance is valuable because it guarantees the outcome* "Ourncy" Heaters "BRIGHT IDEA," "DORIC" and "400 SERIES" do the same thing for your hothouse: THEY GUARANTEE THE CROP. First of all they save 20 per cent on the coal bill and so lieep expense at a minimum. Nest, they produce an even heat and so do not imperil the life of the plant. Next, they are simple to operate and so require least attention. Lastly, they wear longer than others and thus perceptibly reduce the capital invested. Don't buy or exchange until you've Jnves^ tigated them. GURNEY HEATER MFG. CO. 74 Franklin Street, BOSTON, MASS. -I 1 1 1 Fifth Avenue, NEW YORK CITY. fiiE l^memmM i^mmm America ia "tha Prnn^ af tha UessbIs thers may he mars camfart JImidships, but V/a ara iha &rst to touch Unknav/a Seas,' Vol. XXIII. CHICAQO AND NEW YORK, SEPTEMBER 24, 1904. No. 851. f LHiiE l^mEmmm fmm^f Twentieth Year. Copyright 1904, by American Florist Company. Entered as Second-Class Mail Matter. Published etebt Satuedat bt AMERICAN FLORIST COMPANY, 314 Dearborn St., Chicago. Bastern Office: 42 W. 28tb St., New York. Subscription, $1.00 a year. To Europe, S2.00. Subscriptions accepted only from the trade. Volumes half-yearly from August, 1901. SOCIETY OF AMERICAN FLORISTS AND ORNAMENTAL HORTICULTURISTS. Otficbeb— Philip Breitmeteb, Detroit, Mich., president; J. J. Benbre, St. Louis, Mo., vice- president; Wm. J. Stewart, 11 Hamilton Place, Room 11, Boston, Mass., secretary; H. B. Bbattt, Oil City, Pa., treasurer. Officers-elect— J. C. Vaughan, president; J. R. Freeman, vice-president; secretary and treasurer as before. Twenty-tlrst annual meeting at Washington, D. C, August, 1905. THE AMERICAN CARNATION SOCIETY. Annual convention at Chicago, 1905. Albert M. Hebr, Lancaster, Pa., secretary. AMERICAN ROSE SOCIETY. Annual meeting and exhibition, Boston, Mass., 1905. Leonard Barron, 13S Liberty St., New York, secretary. CHRYSANTHEMUM SOCIETY OF AMERICA. Annual convention and exhibition, November, 1904. Fred H. Lemon, Richmond, Ind. , secretary. THIS ISSUE 48 PAGES WITH COVER. CONTENTS. Home and municipal improvement from a hor- ticultural standpoint (illus.) 341 Manuring park lawns and grass 343 Holm Lea (lUus ) 344 Professor Charles S. Sargent (portrait) 344 Begonia Glolre de Lorraine 344 The Arnold Arboretum (illus.) 345 At the foot of the Rockies 317 Gardens of Girard College, Philadelphia, (ill.). 3.50 Jackson Dawson (portrait) 350 Market gardens— Mushrooms 350 World's Fair notes 351 The retail trade 352 —Cluster for top of casket (i lus ) 352 House of carnation Fiancee (illus) 352 New York 352 Chicago 353 Boston 383 Philadelphia 354 St. Louis 354 Baltimore 354 Washington, D. C 35) Newport, R. 1 355 Cushman's dahlias 356 Chrysanthemum Society of America 356 Toronto 356 Obituary 357 The seei trade 364 — European seed report ,364 The nursery trade 366 —A pioneer nursery 3B6 Our pastimes 368 Pittsburg 368 Cincinnati 370 Buffalo 384 Home and IMunicipal Improvement FROM A HORTICULTURAL STANDPOINT. Paper by J. A. Pettigrew, presented at the St. Louis Convention of the Sooiely of American Florists, August 16-19, 1904. Looking at Central park, New York, as it is to-day, and taking into consider- ation the fact tliat the first steps to condemn the land for park purposes were taken in 1853, we cannot fail to be impressed with the immense advan- tage mac has accrued to the city in the short space of fifty-one years, and with the truth that horticulture plays a very important part in the civic economy of the United States. In 1882 the New York Park Associa- tion (formed because of the apathy of New York in a work of such importance) appointed a committee to endeavor to secure an extension of New York's park area. This committee published a report showing the immense pecuniary returns to the city in twenty-five years by the construction of Central park. To quote from the report: The cost of the land taken for the Central park was $6,666,381, to which must be added $9,873,844 for construction. $6,500,' 00 for maintenance and $20.7 3,925 for twenty five years' interest on the park assessmenx. and improvement bonds, mak- ing a total cost of $i3,794,I50. large as this amount appears and undoubtedly is it is com- paratively insignificant in view of the enormous benefit which lesulted financially to the city from the improvement. The amount collected in twenty-five years on the property of the three wards named (the wards contiguous to Central park) over and above the ordinary increase on the tax value of real estate in the rest of the city was $65.000,01 0, or about $al,000,000 more than the aggregate expense attending and following the establishment of the park up to the present year. Regarding the whole transaction in the light of a real estate spec-ilation alone the city has $31,000.- OCO in cash over and above the outiiav and ac- QUirpd in addition thereto land valued at $2.0,- 000,000. The above statement shows the in- fluence Central park had on the value of contiguous property up to 1881. The enormous value of the same property at the present day, in comparison with' real estate further removed from Central park, shows the continued influence of public parks on the value of adjoining property. Quoting again from the New York Park Association report, "The case of Chicago presents still stronger and more con- clusive testimony. In a letter to the secretary of the New York Park Associa- tion, W. H. Harmon, secretary of the Chicago Park Department, responds as follows to a question as to what has been the effect of parks upon the value of adjacent land: 'The immediate effect was to double and quadruple property.'" That the establishment of park areas has invariably enhanced the real estate value of contiguous property has been the experience also of other cities. The commissioners of the Boston Park De- partment, in their report for the year 1896, page 63, referring to the increased value of lands surrounding park areas, say: With regard to the influence of public parks on the n'-ighborng real estate no recent figures have been made. In 1893 the board published a state- ment of the increase in value of the Back Bay lands since the establishment of the part. By this table it will be tound that the land alone was trebled In value in thirteen years, while the valua- tion of land in the rest o( the city during the same period increased only eighteen per cent The in- creased taxes on this land, without including the buildings erected aggregated over $>.n00 tiOO— a sum more than sufficient to pay the entire cost of the improvement at that time. The increas»d taxes on new buildings erected on these lands yielded $1,500 000 more of revenue. While the in- crease in the value of the lands adjoining other parks of the city has not shown a like phenomenal growth, present indications point to a largely in- creased revenue from this cause in the future, which may justify the opinion expressed in the earliest report of the board that the establish- ment of public parks will have the tendency to lessen the rate of taxation instead of increasing it. The cost of the land taken for the Back Bay Fens averaged about 13 cents per foot; the cost of improving the site brings the present cost of the land up to 53 cents per square foot, while the adjoining land is selling at $3 to $5 per fo 4. al- though the growth of the city has not yet brought very much of it into the market. The cost of Franklin park land averaged about 7 cents per foot and the cost of improvement about an equal amount, or a total of 15 cents pet foot, which is a moderate valuation for this magnificent property, where land adjoining will bring from to cents to $1 per foot. The same result is shown in the case of the whole park system, the aver- age cost of which to-day is only 6 cents per foot for the land and about 8 cents per foot for im- provements. This experience, which was common to all cities in which parks had been con- structed, accentuated the park move- ment until we find that up to the year 1901 (according to the report of the park census committee of the Park and Oiit- Door Art Association) there were pur- chased, or otherwise acquired and dedi- cated to public use, approximately 75,- 000 acres of land apart from United 342 The American Florist. ^ept. 24, states government reservations and that approximately there are being spent an- nually in the towns and cities of the United States $11,000,000 for park im- provement and maintenance. Various motives have governed the promoters of the park movement, but the prevailing motive was primarily to introduce rural landscapes into cities and towns. When cities were not so large or so densely populated they were more rural in character and satisfied public re- quirements in this respect; but as popu- lation increased the villas and cottages, with their accompanying grounds and gardens, gave place to bricks and mortar piled up in closely built blocks and the woods and fields, so eagerly yearned for by the city dwellers, became more and more remote with each year. The park movement, therefore was born of neces- sity; the physical well-being, comfort and health of the public demanded that open spaces should be provided convenient for public use. Horticulture, too, is one of the most important factors in street adornment. Imagine the effect of the removal of the trees from an old fashioned village street. How unpicturesque would become the irregularly placed houses! How uninvit- ing and inhospitable would be the home yard without the old-fashioned flowers bordering the walk or without the vines over the porch door and the overhanging branches of the shade trees nearby! The early settlers in the eastern states recog- nized this fact, and invariably, after fin- ishing the building of their homes, no matter how unpretentious the houses were, planted trees in the street or road in front, and, if means allowed, extended the planting to the boundaries of their estates. To these early settlers the way- farer of the present day is indebted for the grand old elms which are to be found in the New England towns and villages. Ancient clumps of the common lilac, eglantine or bouncing bet, planted by the same hands, add an interest to many an old homestead. The desirability of tree planting in streets is so great that it may be classed as one of the most important of civic duties. Nothing impresses the visitor in a city more than the air of comfort ap- parent in well planted streets. It matters little how imposing or ambitious the architecture on a street may be, unless its lines are softened by the foliage of trees and vines, it seems devoid of artistic taste and is barren and inhospitable to the eye. On the contrary a street may be humble in its architectural pretentions, yet, if clothed with foliage every dwell- ing seems framed in contentment and restful peace. Trees, also, ameliorate the heated con- ditions of summer temperature not only by a grateful shade they afibrd the city dweller, but also by the large amount of moisture they draw from the ground and evaporate into the atmosphere. They are also good sanitary agents. They absorb stagnant water through their roots and exhale from their leaves life- gfiving oxygen. The value of trees from a sanitary point of view is illustrated by the action of the New York Medical So- ciety, which passed the resolution, "That one of the most eflective means for mitigating the intense heat of the sum- mer months and diminishing the death rate among children is the cultivation of an adequate number of trees in the streets." This is further emphasized by the fact that the bill presented to the legislature of New York asking that the street trees of New York be placed in the care of the park commissioners was drawn by a physician, a member of the state board of health, and was intro- duced merely as a sanitary measure. Trees, too, have an educational value, not only as object lessons, but also by in- stilling into the youthful mind an early love for the beautiful in nature. For the great majority of city dwellers and for the greater part of their lives the street trees are the only bits of sylvan beauty available for them to enjoy; the parks, or the country, usually are not convenient for a visit oftener than once a week at most. For these reasons, beneficial as are parks for the people, it would seem to be of infinitely more importance to the well-being of dwellers in large cities and towns were it imposed as a civic obliga- tion that, wherever possible, streets should be planted with trees and their maintenance provided for; and, further, that in the laying out of new streets a suitable space be set apart for the growth of trees. The question of cost of beauti- fying the streets is insignificant as com- pared with the benefits gained. Trees The Late Jacob Warren Manning. (See obituary, page 357.) are endowed with a great deal of hardi- hood, as is evident in the streets of our cities. Year after year they put forth their leaves in spite of the gnawing of horses, the ravages of insects and the mutilation of their roots and branches. Their wants are simple and can be inex- pensively satisfied. Even from a financial point of view the systematic planting and care of trees in city streets would prove a paying invest- ment. New comers are not attracted to a city by garish, shadeless streets any more than they are by dirty or poorly paved streets, unsanitary conditions or any other form of slovenly civic house- keeping. Within the past few years various me- thods have been employed to induce street planting. Societies and clubs, by example and advice, have done much good. In a few cities the work has been placed in charge of the government. No- where, however, has the importance of the subject been thoroughly grasped, ex- cept, probably, in the city of Washing- ton, where a systematic plan of street planting was adopted about thirty years ago and the result for good is very ap- parent to-day. It is quite evident that a work of this kind should not be left in its execution to the fancy of the individual resident. The average citizen usually is entirely ignorant of tree planting culture or the kinds of trees that should be used. The result in a street planted by individual efibrt being, as Professor Waugh, of Amherst College, aptly puts it, like two rows of odd buttons down the front of a frock coat. The requirements for properly planting a street are, the furnishing of proper con- ditions in soil and location for growth, harmony in effect and the providing of means for doing the work and for subse- quent care. These requirements could be most efficiently controlled by the central government, aided by competent execu- tive officers. It is pleasing to note that an interest is developing in the planting of school house grounds. In the town of Brook- line, Mass., beautiful eflects have been produced by the planting of masses of shrubbery against the boundary fences of the school yards and at the fronts of buildings, the open spaces being turfed; Trees have also been planted to shade the sidewalks and creepers planted against the walls of the school buildings. Due regard has been paid also to space for playground requirements. The city of Boston also during the past season has planted trees and shrubbery in the grounds of seven of its new schools. This is a step in the right direction and is a striking contrast to the uninviting exteriors of the generality of the old school building. Pupils of the schools so adorned cannot but be benefited by the influence of nature so attractively and constantly set before their eyes. Now that nature studies have become a part of the curriculum of almost every school the planting of trees, shrubs and flowers in the school grounds gives ma- terial close at hand for practical demon- strations and for identification and botanical study; but pre-eminently call- ing in the aid of horticulture makes the schoolhonse and grounds homelike and attractive, awakening in the children an interest in nature at a time when the mind is receptive of artistic influences. Realizing the importance of horticul- ture in its relation to the education of children the Civic League of Boston three years ago appointed a committee to es- tablish school gardens. The work has proved interesting and successful, the children striving to outdo each other in the care of their plots. Horticulture should have an important part in the home life. In England the cultivation of flowers is almost universal among the cottagers. Little unkempt or waste land is found there around the homes of the working people. Vegetables, flowers and shrubs are planted and the workman hurries from his daily employ- ment to his labor of love, the garden. Houses are often embowered in roses or other climbing plants, which contribute greatly to the charming efiiect of English villages so often noted by travelers. It is to be regretted that such enthusiasm in the cultivation of home gardens does not obtain here. The work of improve- ment associations and kindred societies, however, is doing much to arouse inter- est in this direction, and i I is to be hoped that the day is not far distant when every occupant of a house will plant and beautify the grounds. There is no home so humble but can be made more cheer- ful by the cultivation of a few plants. A igo4. The American Florist. 343 window-box of nasturtiums, if nothing else, on the outside has its influence for good on the dweller in the tenement. No- where do flowers grow so near the heart as at home, and how many men and women carry with them through life the refining influences of the flowers which in their youth beautified the home gar- den! A natural step following the establish- ment of parks in cities was the setting apart of playground areas. While play- of Cambridge's largest playgrounds is beautifully bordered with masses of trees and shrubbery. Thus we see that horticulture occupies an important position in city and home life. Its possibilities of larger adapta- tion and development are very great in its relation to the health, comfort and general well-being of the people, especi- ally, as said before, in its application to street adornment, and no more import ant field of labor can be found for this THE RIVERWAY, BOSTON, MASS. grounds were to be found in most of the large parks, it was found that in parks of small size ornamental planting and ball playing did not consort well to- gether. Large parks were few and far between. The growth of the city covered year by year the vacant ground hitherto available lor play. It became, therefore, necessary that playgrounds should be provided for boys and young men. In the last few years this movement has been very active. Boston, outside of its larger parks, has twenty- one play- grounds in use under the control of the park department. These playgrounds range from one-half of an acre to sevent s- four acres. Many of these playgrounds contain corners for children where ap- paratus is provided for their use and where female teachers are in charge. In one of the playgrounds the Civic League has introduced childrens' gardens with great success. The gardens are on the tree border which surrounds two sides of the playground and are fenced ofi from the general playground and flying balls by high woven wire fencing. A low fence is on the street side. The gardens are about eight feet by three feet and number about 200. Great interest is manifested by the children in their little plots, and large quantitiesof flowers and vegetables are raised under the direction of teachers by the little gardeners, who are proud to be able to take home sub- stantial evidences of their skill and in- dustry. As an instance of the success of the scheme it may be mentioned that 880 ears of sweet corn have been gathered to date this season. This playground is in a thickly populated district which the police department maintains has been much benefited by its establishment. So far as practicable, without interfering with their use for play, all Boston's playgrounds are ornamented with trees, and in some cases, with shrubbery. One society than to use its influence energetic- ally for the provision for trees in the streets and waysides. This work is en- tirely within the scope of the society's aims. It is one covering the interests of humanity in general and is well worthy of the best eflForts of the society towards its accomplishment. Manuring Park Lawns ard Grass. In the use of fertilizer it has been our experience that the change of material used every other year is of great benefit to the lawns. In one year we treat the lawns to a generous coating of well- rotted short horse manure, which we start spreading as soon as the ground is sufficiently frozen to permit of trucking over it without injury, and continue according to the weather to February 15 or March 1, says M.J. Zartmah, of the Brooklyn, N. Y., parks in the Ameri- can Park Superintendents' Bulletin. In other years we vary that programme by using Canadian hardwood ashes. It has been our experience that quite a number of people save up their horse manure in piles two or three years, dur- ing which time they turn it over several times, with the expectation of selling it to the park department. We do not accept any manure which is not thor- oughly rotted, is at least two years old and has been turned over twice. We have purchased this season in the neigh- borhood of 6,000 cubic yards, the truck measured as it is delivered, and paid the uniform rate of 621/2 cents per cubic yard. On our beds and plants and flowers, as well as for newly planted trees and shrub- bery, we use an artificial fertilizer con- taining about ten per cent of ammonia, four per cent of actual potash, four per cent of available phosphoric acid. Of this we use Irom fifteen to sixty tons. This we start in using at the beginning of April and use throughout the season. We also use from one to five tons of Peruvian guano in our flower gardens, beginning in June and using the same throughout the season. Our park system of some 1,800 acres consists very largely of lawns, nearly all of which are open to the public during the entire season, and the wear and tear, especially on the meadows of Prospect park, is very great, as we often have from 50,000 to 60,000 in the park at one time. We find, however, that by interchanging the use of old horse manure and unleached Canadian wood ashes, we get excellent results, our lawns being equal if not superior to any private grounds in this vicinity. The use of fresh horse manure or street sweepings on lawns is, of course, pre- cluded. We have, however, used fresh horse manure on new work when we could get it delivered free, having spread the manure on loosened subsoil, then covered it with from twelve to fifteen inches of good garden mould and plowed repeatedly and harrowed. We have formerly had our compost heap in a depression of one of the unim- proved parks, where we stored from 2,000 to 3,000 loads of that article, letting it rot and frequently watering it and turning it over for two or three IN FRANKLIN PARK, BOSTON, MASS. (Upper snd of Scarboto pond.) 344 The American Florist. Sept. 2^, PROF. C. S. SARGENT— Photograph copyrighted by Thos. E. Marr. years, when it was ready for use. This idea, however, had to be abandoned about one year ago, as all the then available park space was improved and cultivated. Holm Lea. Holm Lea, the residence of Prof Charles S. Sargent, is in Brookline, Mass., and is one of the most extensive and beautiful of the many notable places in Boston's suburbs. The estate is not magnificent in the sense that some famous estates have been. Artificiality has little place in its plan. Rather is it pastoral and homelike, laid out in lawns, woodlands, pastures and dells, interpreting the tastes of its owner to whom the simple nobility of nature appeals more strongly than do the charms of gardening art. Our illus- trations show some of the characteris- tic features of the grounds. The rhodo- dendrons and azaleas blooming in the spring time present a scene of brilliancy probably unrivaled on this continent. The little pond shaded by willows and bordered with moisture-loving plants is a gem at all seasons of the year, but especially in spring when the surround- ing greensward is flecked with thousands of narcissi and the clumps of lilacs, irises, deutzias and hardy azaleas are in their lull glory. One of the showiest trees each season is the Pyrus baccata, of which an illustration appears herewith. The grounds, originally comprising the Ignatius Sargent estate of nineteen acres, have been extended by the successive addition of a number of adjoining estates until now they include over two hundred acres. The gardener, Charles Sander, has been in charge for twenty-nine years. He is a painstaking plantsman of recog- nized ability among his gardener asso- ciates, expert in many lines of high bred exotics as well as hardy garden favorites. His collection includes very comprehen- sive groups of phloxes, Japan paeonias, nerines and begonias, among the latter being some fine examples of his skill in hybridization. Professor Charles S. iarg:ent. We present with pleasure in this issue the portrait of a gentleman who stands in the first rank among living horticult- urists. Charles Sprague Sargent, pro- fessor of arboriculture at Harvard Col- lege and director of the Arnold Arbore- tum, is a native of Brookline, Mass., Boston's most aristocratic suburb, where he still resides, his estate being the largest and most notable in that favored local- ity. His is a very busy life. His stupen- dous work, "The Silva of North Amer- ica," finished two years ago after twenty years of exhaustive labor, is the most complete of its character ever published. In literary composition, as well as in sci- entific accuracy, in simplicity of expres- sion and clearness of narrative, this book has few equals. In the planning of the mag- nificent Metropolitan park system, envi- roning the city of Boston; in the earnest work which secured the establishment of the great National forest parks and the noble Niagara and Adirondack reserva- tions for the people of the United States perpetually; in the compiling of the for- estry statistics for the tenth census, and in the broad movements for the rescuing of the forests of our country from com- plete devastation, Prof. Sargent has ex- ercised a preponderating control. His influence has at all times been aggres- sively and steadfastly on the side of the trees, and to him the people of our coun- try and the whole world owe a debt of gratitude ( he extent of which cannot be fully realized in this generation. Beg:onla Glolre de Lorraine. It would appear from the manner in which the Gloire de Lorraine begonia is grown in most places to-day that its Cultivation is not thoroughly understood. I see it every day in private and com- mercial places standing around in almost any odd corner, and even at the present time flowering itself to death. It is a begonia, and the average grower thinks that it ought to thrive under the same conditions as the rest of the begonia family. You certainly see better plants today than you did two years ago, but there is still much room for improvement. There are very few plants one can use for Thanksgiving, Christmas and New HOLM LEA, RESIDENCE OF PROF. C. S. SARGENT, BROOKLINE, MASS.— Photograph copyrighted by Thos. E. Marr. 1904- Th E American Florist. 345 THE POND AT HOLM LEA— Photograph copyrighted by Thos. E. Marr. (Residence ol Prot. C. S. Sargent, Brookline, Mass.) Year that will give better satisfaction than this begonia. It is a continuous mass of bloom and will last longer in a dwelling room than almost any other flowering plant. You do not see a great many of them on the market yet, as thus far the price has been almost prohibitive. I stood in a New York store one day last fall just before Christmas admiring sev- eral pretty plants done up in baskets. The baskets were lined with green moss and the pleasing pink of the begonia made a very pretty effect. Two ladies stood looking at them at the same time, and from their conversation seemed very much in love with them. The baskets were in two sizes and one of the ladies asked aclerk, "Howmuchdothese cost?" The replv was: "The smaller ones are $7.50 and the larger $10." I thought to myself, "There ought to be money in that business," and as I travel around I have been paying particular attention to the methods pursued by the most suc- cessful growers. From all that one can see there is no reason in the world why these plants should cost the buyer any more than a good plant of cyclamen. In the first place to grow these begonias successfully you must have a warm temperature and a close, moist atmosphere, and also partial shade. Some are growing them fairly well in a palm house, others in melon and cucumber houses, but the best I hare yet come across are growing in an ordinary sash bed. The bed has two or three inches of ashes in the bottom for drainage and the plants are kept as near the glass as possible without touching. The plants have to be carefully watered. Spraying overhead is the worst treat- ment that can be given. During dull weather the sashes should be closed down tight, and on warm days one inch of air is sufficient. When the sun is bright shade the glass with a piece of cheese cloth, but remove this and close down the sash every afternoon by 3 o'clock. The condensation on the under side of the glass will be shade enough after that hour. These begonias want a rich porous soil, one composed of turfy loam, cow manure (pure droppings, preferably some that has lain on the field for about one month and which has lost most of the ammonia) and leaf soil in equal parts with a sprink- ling of charcoal added. It isn't too late to commence this treatment. The plants may stand in such sash beds for two months yet, and when the nights grow cooler they will harden off natur- ally. There ought to be money in them even for the wholesale grower, and for the grower who retails most of his pro- ductions at home one would fancy that they are almost indispensable. At a popular price the demand will be much larger, and there is lots of satisfaction to both grower and seller in handling such a pretty plant. Jas. T. Scott. The Arnold Arboretum. [A 'eclure delivered before the Massachusetts Horticultural Society by John G. Jack.] .■-—'■-. John G.Jack, of Jamaica Plain, Mass., delivered a lecture before the Mas- sachusetts Horticultural Society February 6 on "The Arnold Arboretum and its Work." He said, in part: While there are several public or semi-public arbo- reta in Europe, the most famous of which is at Kew, the Arnold Arboretum has the distinction of being the first institution of its kind in America. Since the foundation of the Arnold Arboretum, the Missouri Botanical Gar- den at St. Louis, and Leland Stanford, Jr., University of California have started similar collections, and the energetic management of the New York Botanical Garden has made plans for an arboretum which is likely to take high rank as an educational and scientific institution. The Arnold Arboretum is not a forest school, but comprises acollection of trees grown according to the views ol the arboriculturist or landscape gardener and not under sylvicultural conditions calcu- lated to satisfy the requirements of the forester or for the development of good timber producing examples. The Arnold Arboretum owes its exist- ence to the fact that, about 1870, James 346 The American Florist. Sept. 2^, Arnold, of New Bedford, Mass., be- queathed property, then estimated in value at about $100,000, to be used for the advancement of agriculture and hor- ticulture. This property was placed in the bands of three trustees, George B. Emerson, John J. Dixwell and Francis E. Parker. The first is the well-known author of that standard work "The Trees and Shrubs of Massachusetts," and Mr. Dixwell was an enthusiastic cultivator of choice trees, and it was very natural that through their interest in the subject it was finally decided to devote the bequest to the establishment and endowment of an arboretum and of proiessorship for giving instruction con- cerning trees and shrubs. After due con- sideration the property and responsi- bility for carrying out the terms of the trust were transferred to the custody of Harvard University. The first raising of plants in the arbore- tum was begun in 1872-73, but it was not possible to do any permanent plant- ing of trees in their botanical groups or orders until the spring of 1886. In that year much was accomplished, and almost every year since additions have been made in the direction ot completing the collections. The collection of trees already placed in permanent position represents between lour hundred and five hundred species and about as many vari- eties and hybrids, mostly of horticultural origin. In regard to the scope of the collection of living trees and shrubs, it may be said to be the aim to bring together all those wild or aboriginal species and varieties from any country which will endure our climate. As illustrating what may be done in the way of introducing new species of plants, our native hawthorns may be cited as an example, although perhaps as an extreme one. Ten years ago not over twenty species were recognized as native in the United States and Canada. Within the past ten years, however, a great interest has been aroused in this genus (Crataegus) and nearly five hundred species have been described as distinct, about one hundred and seventy-five by Professor Sargent, while C. D. Beadle of Biltmore and W. W. Ashe, who have also been much interested in the genus, have named about one hundred and fifty each. Fully fifteen hundred diflerent lots of young living plants of this genus, many of course duplicates, are now under observation in the nurseries of the arbore- tum. There is no doubt that the study will result in introducing into cultivation some new American thorns of ornamental or even economic value. Jackson T. Dawson, famous as a propa- gator of plants and superintendent of the arboretum since its inception, or when the first seeds were planted, in 1872, has by artificial fertilization produced many interesting hybrids, some of which are well known among horticulturists. Among these hybrids may be men- tioned numerous interesting roses, such as Dawson, a hybrid of Rosa multi- flora and Jacqueminot; William Egan, a hybrid of Rosa Wichuraiana and Jacque- minot, Arnold, a hybrid of Rosa rugosa and Jacqueminot, and Farquhar, a hybrid of Rosa Wichuraiana and Crimson Ram- bler. Through the agency of the arboretum many interesting species of trees and shrubs have been first introduced into cultivation at home and In Europe, while many others already existing in gardens, especially in Europe, have been made better known and more popular in this country. As indicating the line of original intro- ductions which have now become well known and popular may be mentioned Syringa Japonica, Syringa Pekinensis, Rosa multiflora, Berberis Thunbergii, Cercidiphyllum Japonicum, several kinds of ornamental crab apples, and many other more or less well known species of trees and shrubs from Japan and China, besides other not yet so widely distrib- uted species which Professor Sargent was able to introduce by his trip to Japan in 1892. The Japanese trailing Rosa Wichura- iana was popularized in this country chiefly through the agency of the arbore- tum, "though previously known in Europe, whence it was introduced into Franklin park and the arboretum at about the same time but under another name. The formation of an herbarium and library is a necessary accompaniment of the living collection where scientific work RHODODENDRONS AT HOLM LEA— Photograph copyrighted by Thos. E. Marr. (Residence of Prof. C. S. Sargent, Brookllne, Muss.) is to be done, and in the thirty years since its beginning there has been brought together at the arboretum an herbariup of woody plants not excelled by any in the country and particularly rich in illus- trating the arborescent flora of North America. The herbarium is also rich in its collection of the arborescent flora of other countries, particularly Europe and Asia, the result of purchase in some instances, but more especially of exten- sive exchanges representing many thou- sands of specimens and of two journeys to Asia made by Professor Sargent, in which he secured large numbers of herba- rium specimens and seeds of many spe- cies to be grown lor the living collection. The herbarium now contains between forty-five and fifty thousand sheets of mounted specimens. The library contains about ten thou- sand volumes and bound pamphlets. It is almost wholly the gift of the director of the arboretum. While many of the books necessarily treat of general bot- any, they have been selected with special reference to dendrology and arboricul- ture, and in these subjects the library is unsurpassed by any in the country. These treasures are given a home and protection in a practically fire-proof building given to the arboretum in 1892 by H. H. Hunnewell. Besides furnishing accommodation for the library and her- barium, this building also contains a collection of North American woods arranged for public inspection' and given by Morris K. Jesup of New York, and the offices of the director and assistants. Within this building is kept a card catalogue of the living plants, showing their history as to whether received as seeds, plants, cuttings, grafts, etc.; from whom they came and date of sowing or planting. Other records are kept of the trees when set out in permanentposition besides sets of maps or plans showing the location of each individual specimen plant. The problem of labeling these plants involves a good deal of labor, as frequent renewals are necessary. Among the shrubs the Latin names only are given, but at some future time the most appropriate common name may be added. As the trees get large enough to bear them conveniently, large painted metal labels with Latin and common names and habitat are tacked to the trunks, copper tacks being used, as they do not rust. An important work now in progress of the arboretum is the preparation of a bibliography of books and important articles relating to trees and woody plants. This is possible through a spe- cial fund given by Miss A. M. Bradley, the income of which is to be used tor some particular purpose or work in connection with dendrology. From the arboretum as an institution there has never been issued any bulletin or scientific publication. The results of studies by the director or others con- nected with the institution have either been printed in government publications or various periodicals, or they have been issued privately by the director, the most important works of this class being the "Silva of North America" and the irregu- lar bulletin knows as "Trees and Shrubs," of which two parts have appeared. A great deal of literature, dealing with much of the life and work of the arbore- tum, appeared in "Garden and Forest," a weekly publication issued in New York, but conducted by Professor Sargent. These publications have assuredly been important factors in stimulating an interest in dendrology, arboriculture and zgP4. The American Florist. 34T PYRUS BACCATA AT HOLM LEA-PhotDgraph copyrighted by Thos. E. Marr. (Residence of Prof. C. S. Sargent, BrooUline, Mass.) iorestry throughout the country, and in bringing about a deeper appreciation of what is beautiful in the landscape in which trees and shrubs usually play a dominant part. In future years, as the work of the arboretum broadens and it is better endowed, it is hoped that the institution may have its own regular medium of publication in which those connected with it may print the results of the work accomplished. As the advantages and beauties of the arboretum become more and more evi- dent, it is hoped that a corresponding amount of help may be forthcoming to enable it to increase its efficiency and maintain its collections in the best possible condition. Since the organi- zation of the arboretum two men only have been continuously associated with it and working for it, and to them the condition ot its living collection and its fame are largely due. These are Jack- son T. Dawson, the propagator and superintendent, and Professor Charles S. Sargent, the director, who, more than anyone, has brought wide public recog- nition to the institution. The name of Charles E. Faxon should not be omitted, for, although not so long associated with the arboretum, he has had the position of assistant director for more than twenty years, and though little known to the general public, his silent but effect- ive scientific work is understood and appreciated by his friends and among scientists in every civilized community where the work of the Arnold Arboretum is known. Greenhouse Heating:. Ed. Am. Florist: — We have two three- quarter span houses 22x75 feet, running east and west. The back walls are six feet and the front four feet. To these is connected a north side propagating house ten feet wide. We want to heat with hot water under pressure, using 2-inch pipe, and reaching 60° in zero weather. Can we do this with a pipe coil boiler and what size chimney do you recommend? B. F. C There should be no trouble in heating the houses if thirty-two 2-inch pipe are used. Twelve each can be placed in the wide houses and eight in the propagating house using one flow to two returns. A coil boiler, or better yet, a good tubular boiler will supply the heat. It should have about seven and one-half square feet of grate surface and 120 square feet of heating area. For such a boiler a smoke-stack one foot in diameter will answer. L. R. T. At the Foot Of the Rockies. Probably there is no other region in this great country of ours, no place so lull of rugged beauties of nature, combined with the handiwork of man, as is to be found at Colo- rado Springs, Col. This city of about 35,000 inhabitants is situated at Pike's Peak, seventy-five miles south of Denver and about 2,000 miles from the Atlantic coast. Its altitude, some 7,000 feet above sea level, makes it, on account of the purity of the atmosphere, a favorite resort for invalids, particularly those with lung afllections, who are invariably benefited by inhaling the health-giving, rarified air. No one is ever heard to com- plain of humidity, as there are no pro- tracted periods of rainy weather, the sun being almost sure to shine at some time every day, and most of the year from morning until night. It never gets very hot, and even on the warmest day when out ot the direct rays of the sun one is very comfortable. The city is laid out on the plains, close to the foot ot the mountain range, of which I^ike's Peak, rearing its lofty and most of the year snow-capped point, 14,147 feet high, is the crowning feature. As far as the eye can reach the mountain ranges are visi- ble, rising and falling in cloud like undu- lations, many of the peaks appearing to be challenging the famous Pike's for the point ot honor, so even are the elevations. It is said that Philadelphia capitalists were interested in the foundation of the city, and this may account for the regu- lar plan of the streets, which all intersect each other at right angles. They are very wide, however, with ample side- walks. Between the street and roadbed is a generous grass border, in which are planted trees, not spasmodically, a few here and there, but regularly in every block as if it were required by city ordi- nance. The very wide thoroughfares, bordered on each side, except in the busi- VIEW ON THE GROUNDS AT HOLM LEA— Photograph copyrighted by Thos. E. Marr. (Residence of Prof. C.S Sargent, Brookline, Mass.) 348 The American Floristj Sept. 24, ness portion, by such a wealth of loity green and shade, give the city a restful and homelike appearance that makes it very inviting. In addition to the strip of green outside the pavement, every house, no matter how unpretentious, has its lawn, while the almost palaces of the millionaires, of which this city can show numerous examples, are surrounded by most beautiful landscape effects. All flowering plants, except those requiring a long summer season, are seen at their best here. Never have I seen such sweet peas. Hedges of vines, covered with extra large and brilliantly colored blos- soms, are to be seen on every hand. Ger- aniums, petunias, gladioli, many kinds of herbaceous stock and other plants were seen in most luxuriant growth and blossom. Roses, particularly hybrids, are at their best here, but the cool nights appear to be too much for the Crimson Ramblers, which appeared to be badly affected with mildew. Neither is it warm enough for the Hydrangea paniculata grandiflora, which does not perfect its flowers before frost. As an incentive to the care of the resi- dence lawns, grounds, etc., the El Paso County Horticultural Society offers prizes for the best landscape effects. Those contesting must enter before July 1, as the judges make examinations at intervals during the summer. The points used in judging are landscape plan 40, condition 40, range and value of plants used 20. The schedule for prizes in this class is so arranged and subdivided that the smallest householder can compete. There are also prizes for "landscape accessories," collections of shrubs, peren- nials, annuals, vines on fences, arbors, etc.; window and veranda boxes, also geranium, canna and pansy beds. Prizes range from $10 to $15 for the lawns to $1 50 to $3 for window boxes, flower beds, etc. Grounds under the care of hired gardeners hsve a class to them- selves. There are many entries in all the classes and the competition can not but have beneficial results. On August 24 was opened the annual show of the society, held in two large tents erected in the public square. It was a very creditable exhibition, the dis- play of sweet peas and herbaceous flowers being very fine. The Park Floral Com- pany and William Clark had tables of herbaceous stock, together with rose and carnation exhibits from their green- houses, which made an attractive dis- play. The carnations of the Park Floral Company were quite up to the standard of the eastern growers. Mrs. Mauff, of the Capitol Hill Greenhouses, Denver, staged two vases, one of American Beauty and the other of Queen of Edgely roses that were choice indeed. Peter Reinberg, of Chicago, also sent Beauties, but they did not keep well. The judges were so captivated by the Edgelys that they awarded them 100 points. While the flowers were as fine as any I ever saw, the rendering of such an award is certainly open to question. The exhibits of fruits and vegetables were exceptional, such perfection being rarely seen, particu- larly in the fruits such as apples, pears, plums and peaches, the coloring being extremely bright and beautiful. Secre- tary Reed said that the competition list in all departments showed over 1700 entries. There are several floral establishments in this city, prominent among them being that of William Clark, who has upwards of 75,000 feet of glass, 50,000 of which has just been erected in the most thor- ough up-to-date manner just outside of the city. He is a most genial gentleman and well deserves the success he has made. J. J. Crump and the Park Floral Company have adjoining places, in both of which are to be seen the most popular carnations and roses, all in good season- able shape. The Park Floral Company runs a city store, in which it retails its entire product. This city has many public spirited citi- zens, prominent among them being Gen- eral William J. Palmer, who has given the city for park purposes 1000 acres of land. He is also laying out and perfect- ing another public park on a grand scale. The present plans call for an expen- diture of half a million, and before it is completed it is thought it will cost con- siderably more. When finished it is to be turned over to the city as a most important addition to its many attrac- tive features. All the vegetation in this city, and in fact almost throughout the whole state of Colorado, is due almost entirely to irrigation. The gutters of all the streets are practically irrigation trenches, through which water runs daily from stored reservoirs. There are troughs leading from these trenches into every yard, which can be flooded at will. In the present summer, the rainy season, there has been more rain than tor many years, and it has not been necessary to use the irrigation system, as much as usual. In almost all the yards, how- ever, the hose is seen running every day. WALK IN ARNOLD ARBORETUM, BOSTON, MASS.— See page 345. (Showing method of carpeting ground under trees and shrubs with Japan honeysuckle.) igo4. The American Florist. 349 ENTRANCE TO ARNOLD ARBORETUM, BOSTON, MASS.— See page 34S. The reason for this is that the natural soil is a coarse gravelly sand, that drains away the water almost as fast as it falls, so that a constant application seems necessary. Although they are so handicapped, I have never before seen such uniformly green and beautiful grass plats. Everywhere one looks they appear the same and it seems a race between sprinkler and lawn mower as to which shall do the most, one or the other being busv all the time. The mountain scenery is magnificent. Those who took the trip to Asheville can form some idea when told that the mountain ranges were two to three times as high. The ride through these by the "short line" to Cripple Creek is most magnificent. It is forty miles in length, winding through the most rugged moun- tains and gorges, altogether up hill, unti' J>''e mining city comes into view on th^' ' i of a little valley, the altitude thfcti '<*{ng over 10,000 feet. The streets there aii. ^t right angles, the town being on the south side of a steep hill. The main street is divided longitudinally in the center by a wall, the houses and road on one side being about fifteen feet higher than on the other. There are no lawns in this hurriedly-built town, although many of the houses are of brick. Quite a number of windows were filled with plants, geraniums, etc., which were full of bloom. 1 noticed also a florist's sign in a store window. Having a friend in Victor, an adjacent mining camp, I was permitted to go down into a mine. After a ride in an ore bucket down 475 feet, the bottom of the shaft was reached. The surroundings are all granite rock. The gold bearing stratum is a some what softer stone which is from four to five feet in thickness and continues the same almost to the surface of the ground. At this point it extended across the claim which is 150x300 feet, with the shaft at about the center. The direction of this stratum is almost perpen- dicular. A space of about 100 feet long by 130 high had been taken out. They commence by running into and following the vein to the edge of the claim, cutting out a tunnel about six feet high; then a platform is built and six feet more taken out and so on until the vein runs out or the top of the ground is reached. Gold is not found all through the stratum but in straight, longitudinal seams or pay streaks from half an inch or less up to two inches in thickness. These seams are eight to ten inches apart, running lengthwise, and are filled with another and softer rock, which bears the precious metal. Sometimes it is free and can be seen but most of it is not apparent and it takes a practiced eye to be able to separate the good from the barren rock. In this mine two independent parties were working on the same vein, one at the one hundred and the other at the two hundred foot level. Half of their net results was paid the owners of the mine as their share. The value of the ore produced varied from $10 to $50 per ton and the cost of mining, hauling and reducing the ore, etc., until returns were made was about $6. For every mine that is worked there are fifty or more Iving idle either from lack of capital to develop them or from having taken all their owners could raise to find at last that all their money had been w^asted. Although much is said of the value of the precious metals taken from Colorado mines, her agricultural products produced last year were valued at six times that of the mines. Robert Kift. Thinning Tree and Shrub Plantations. The scheme of close planting of shrub and tree borders and other plantations for the sake of immediate effect, economy of maintenance and mutual protection, now so much the vogue, soon requires attention to prevent starvation and mal- formation of individuals. For a few years these close plantations may serve the purpose of a nursery and surplus plants may, if needed, be removed to other locations; but it is only a very short time comparatively until the axe must be used, and that freely. If specimen plants are required this thinning must be undertaken before there is an actual con- tact between the plants to give the nec- essary amount of light and air. While the tools needed will be simply the axe and the grub, yet there are few- operations which require more careful study and pre-arrangement. In the case of trees so many considerations enter into the problem that haste is impossi- ble, and one should give ample time to its solution and those to be destroyed as well as those to be saved should be viewed from many positions and at many times. It takes a lot of nerve to cut away vigorous trees, but it must be done. This lack of nerve is undoubtedly responsible for the many examples of crowded, dis- eased and misshapen plantations to be seen in public as well as private grounds. —John F. Cowell in Bulletin of the Ameri- can Association of Park Superintendents. West Hartford, Conn.— Hobart Palmer has completed another green- house and now has 1,600 violets grow- ing. 350 The American Florist. Sept. 24, Gardens of Girard College, Philadelphia. Probably the most im- portant of the formal garden effects around Philadelphia is to be seen at the above named institution. This depart- ment is now under the charge of Edwin Lons- dale, who succeeded the late ijeoige Huster, who had held the position for many years, and under whose guidance the grounds obtained their deserved popularity. From the way in which Mr. Lonsdale has taken hold and the work done under his short steward- ship, assumed last spring, there is no reason why the gardens should not become, for their size, among the most famous in this country. The color effect produced by the masses of flowers and brilliant foliage to be seen as we enter the grounds is very fine, and generally calls forth an involuntary exclamation of delighted surprise from the visitor. I had the good fortune to be shown around by Mr. Lonsdale, after first having had to deny at the entrance that I was a preacher, which I did without a blush. Stephen Girard, who endowed the college, stipulated in his will that clergymen were on no consideration to be at any time admitted to the grounds. As will be seen in the illustration the principal beds are in the large circle in front of the main college building, which by the way is noted as being one of the finest examples of Corinthian architec- ture in the world. There are sixteen oval beds around the outer edge of the circle, twelve feet long by ten and one- half feet wide. Half are filled with geraniums and the rest with crotons. Asked about the crotons, which were very conspicuous, Mr. Lonsdale said: "We plant the beds with two varieties, one for the center and another for the border, both distinct as to coloring and form. I think these are two of the most effective beds. They are planted with Rothschild edged with Weismanii, 135 of the former and 100 of the other kind." Another very effective bed is planted with Fasciatum and edged with a double row of the graceful Mrs. Laing. This latter kind originated here as a sport, and when it was found that a variety was sent out from Europe which was identical with this one the name was wisely adopted, thus avoiding pos- sible confusion. Crotons Queen Victoria, Dayspring and Evansianum are also grown in quantity with a few others, including some seedlings on trial. "Was not Mr. Huster the first to dis- cover the value of the croton as a sum- mer bedding plant?" "Yes, I believe he was the first to bed them out in the full sunlight, and for several years had a monoply of these beautiful beds, as many gardeners, and good ones too, would not believe until they came here and saw for themselves." "Which geraniums are favored here?" "Well, for scarlet, John Doyle, with S. A. Nutt for crimson. Jean Viaud and Glorious are our best pinks. Mary Deer- ing, which was a good pink a few years ago, seems to have had its day, as so many are dying off each year. Glorious was the best early in the season, but now jean Viaud is equally as good." "What kinds are these in the long beds?" •'There is S. A. Nutt in the center with John Doyle in the outer rows. The edg- ing is with that most useful variegated plant, Abutilon Savitzii." "This idea of the long bands of coleus that surround the beds, being planted in solid colors, is unique." "Yes, it is an innovation tried here for the first time, and is, I think, very effect- ive. The varieties used are Verschaffeltii and Golden Bedder, 1.500 of each." "How long are these border beds?" "I think they are 135 feet long by six feet four inches wide." "Those center beds are very attractive. How wide are they?" "Thirty-five feet in diameter. They are in the so-called carpet bedding style. The center of each, however, is planted with Daysoring, Fasciatum and Rothschild crotons. For the more formal work we use the inevitable echeverias, kleinias, crassulas and alternantheras, with some few iresines or achyranthes. There are about 7,500 plants in each bed." There are other examples of bedding to be seen. Groups of cannas include Souvenir de Antoine Crozy, Mme. Crozy and Columbia. Tarrytown is being tried for the first time and looks very promis- ing. A rigid bed of cactus and a more MARKET GARDENS. Jackson Dawson. graceful one of Ficus elastica with fancy- leaved caladiums and other plants as an undergrowth are to be seen, while other groups of fancy and ornamental foliage plants, not forgetting the handsome specimen palms standing about, lend quite a tropical air to the adjoining lawns. There is a range of show houses filled with choice palms, anthuriums, caladiums and other ornamental stove and hothouse plants. From the roof is also suspended a fine collection of nepen- thes and on the side benches quite an assortment of orchids. A house is also set aside for flowering plants in their season. In this a succession of bloom is kept up almost from one year's end to the other. At the lower end of the estate, which contains about forty-five acres, there is another set of houses in which are grown all the plants required for bedding out. This is a very convenient and well adapted range for the purpose. Robert Kift. New York. — Indoor grapes are selling here at 75 cents to $1 per pound. RivERDALE, III. — C. J. Hess has put up three houses 29x300 feet for radishes and cucumbers. Mansfield, Mass— George Geddes, of Bast Mansfield, is to build a greenhouse in time to be ready for the winter crop of cucumbers. He has already broken ground for the cellar of the boiler house. Mushrooms. New Castle, Pa. — Butz Brothers have just completed five new houses, 20x100 feet each, for cut roses, carnations and violets, in addition to their already large glass area. Apart from the many establishments which make a business occupation of growing mushrooms, a number of market gardeners and florists grow them quite extensively as a side ctop, and many have established a local market for them when in a successfiil season the expense and labor have been well repaid. It is a mistake, however, to suppose that large profits will result from growing mush- rooms in the places usually accorded them in such establishments, for apart from being an uncertain crop the condi- tions under greenhouse benches or in the storage and boiler cellars are frequently uncongenial to their profitable develop- ment. A circular issued last year by a firm dealing in mushroom spawn gave glow- ing accounts of fortunes awaiting the grower of its particular brand; a very small estimate was made of the labor required and the cellars of out-buildings or the dwelling house itself suggested as just the place to establish the eldorado. These circulars fell into the hands of small farmers and truckers either design- edly or accidentally and resulted in many queries as to the practicability of the scheme; in two or three cases it was a difficult matter to convince the owner of one house that he did not have all the requisites to establish a competency or that there was a possibility of the crop's uncertainty or that their successful culti- vation depended on considerable practice and the skill acquired thereby. As an illustration of the close observa- tion practiced by successful growers as to the right condition of the bricks of spawn, I was present when an extensive grower had just received a large consignment from his seedsmen, and although to all appearances it was good spawn, yet it was not exactly as to appearance and ordor like the spawn from which he had the best success. The order was refilled so as to meet his requirements. Seeds- men and dealers have long since realized the importance of having fresh spawn on hand by importing at frequent intervals, so that one's failures can rarely be traced to that source. On the other hand, one's first attempt at mushroom growing may be successful, but the man who closely observes the conditions which brought about his success or failure is the one who will make a permanent success of it. The grower alone must watch the con- ditions of his beds, for one's own judg- ment at a critical time is better than a stranger's advice. One old gardener, who had gained some notoriety by his success, was frequently questioned by amateurs as to their failures. He would invariably ask: "Did you water the bed?" If the reply was yes, that was iT. (situations only) free, to be used at any time during the year. Situation Wanted— By good rose grower. Ad- dress tsox 24, care American KlOiist. Situallon Wanted -Single man, 27 years oM, H'tilander. txpertenced in ferns pal.ns. bulbs, etc. S T, care American FkriSt. Situation Wanted— Aa cltrk in Horiat store by an Aiuericaa a& years of age or will trnvel lor flrst-class house. Cai turnish good erf dentials. Box 8, care American Florist. . Situation Wanted— By a single man, Qerroan, 3i yeurs oil; a ffw years' experience in green- housework A^'dres^ Charles Webr, Oxford, O., Retreat. S'tuallon Wanted -By a Qrst-class plantsraan, propftfra or aud gruwer. tood workerand manager of hrtlp long f-xperieoce all branches. Address Fj-orist, 605 H-rmiiai;e at . Khiladelphia. Pa, Situation Wanted — -iy a married oja-i. of good abilny, aud w.ih be.-'t of refereucei. sieady posi- tion ouly. private . rcomraer.'ia'. Add ess P S, care (J. U. Madison, Lake Gcueva, Wis. Situation Wanted -By a propagator and grower of tea aud /\m«riC4n Beauty rosfs. 10 jears' experience; will go to any part of the couutry. Address K. care C. Lipman, 77 E. 117ch St., New York City. Situation Wanted— By a Swede 33 yean old, sing.e. 0 >ear!,' experience in Sweden nnd Eng- land, in roses and general giccnhouse work. Good relerenc s. Address \V, care christiauson. :i3.5 Hermitage Ave., Chicago. Situation Wanted— By a sober, reliable mar- ried mau. 15 peats' esperience in tl»..ral and horticultural brancbes. Able ?o take charge of a small coiuuiercJal place. Before or after the 1st of October, Address Box 11, care American Florist. Situation Wanted— By sober intelliyenr,, good ard willing gie n bouse i. atj,ag"30, with 13 years' practical t-xpcrienire insidd and oui ; place lu store or greenhouse. State wages and particulars when writing. Add e&s Jacob Nielsen. 383 Main Ave . Passaic, N. Y. Situation Warned- By and cnm etent man in general pot plant growing aud landscape gardener. Auj able to take full cha ge or private or commer- cial place. Beat of reft-rences; 3 years' txperi- ence. Want steady positnu; Address box 3J, care American Florist. Situation Wanted— By English gardener; single, age 25 >eiirs. Good knowledge of orchius, chr>sanibemums. store and greenhouse plants, cut fluwers aud all inside and outside gardening. Present situation over three yeara. References. Ueorgb BitowN, Bos \i, cob^urg, Out., Can. Situation Wanted- By up-to-date florist, Qrst- claas uesiguer. decorator and window dresser: 10 years' experien e in easern stores and several years as ii.anager in wetttern stores. Wishes the ma agement of firat-class florist store. Best reiereucea given. Address Box 18, care American FlTist. Situation Wanted— Single German, age 30, desnes position 'O taKe charge of first-class gret'nhots s where ge..eral line of btock is grown. Thoroughly coiupeient in roses, carna ions, 'luuias aud general line of poi plants. Cau give good refereuce. Please sale particulars, wayes. Box 19. care Aiuerican Florist. Help Wanted— First-class rose grower for teas. $6u.0U per mouth. Good references required. MUjLEB «t Sons, Bracondaie, Ontario. Help Wanted— At once, good a 1-around man for geueral i^reenhouse work. S'ate wages. C. H. Fkey, 1133 O St , L ncaln, Ntb. Help Wanted— Young men who have had espe- rience in growing roses and carnations. W. K. Pabtbidqe, Station R, Cincinnati, O. He

od man that ha^i had espe- rience lu r»-taii greenhouses. 13,' lO feet of glass. New and uo-to date hou-es. Position Oct. I5th or after. Delightful climate. BoisE Global t_o., P.'O. Box 673. Boise, Ida. Help Wante.d— G)od groA'er *'or carnations, roses and general bi^ddiag stock Sober and reliable aud not afraid of work. Steady pla^-e to the right man. Wigea $30.00 and board with raise if cau grow. Address B. B Blair, Charlevoix, Mich. Help Wanted— '"'omp etent working f< rpraan. Must oe auher and a hustler; o«.e who unde--- stands growing cut fl-.wers and general st<'ck. Wages $)0.00 with ru. m and board. Proper increase to right party. RHferMuces required. J." D. Pkubssner, Galveston. Tex. Help Wanted— Day fireman who understands steaiu boilers, pi 'e Qtting and gen^'ral jobbing work around g'-eenhouses. Married man pre- ferred, who would board two or three single men; witl find flve-room h> use on the place W. K. PARTiiiDQE, Station R, Cincinnati, O. Wanted — Boiler, soft c al burner, capable of healing 3,000 feet (f glnss 55 dei:rees in 7-ero weatber. Edgae Easterdat No" o ni-i, HU Wanted — To buy or run a place on shares by one of tbe ablest florist-i in the vvestern stales. Have some f^apital. About 10,000 feet of glass to buv would suit the best. Only first-class estab- lishments need apply. Address Box 17. CMre A'n*^rica«i Florist. To Rent— Greenhouses, abou' 8,iU0 leet for pot plants. Box :i5, care American Florist. For Rent— 5,000 feet glass and stock in a factory town of 5,000, iio competition for $150. Jas. R. Johnston, Dunkirk, Ind. For Sale pr Exchange— Grteuhouse, dwell- ing, sheds and thre- lots. Easy terms, cheap for cash. 149 E. Green St. Decatur. III. For Sale— Horizontal tuhuNr hot water boiler in first-class condition; d ft. 6 ins. long; 36 inches in diameter; nearly new Deane steam pump; J. W. DuNFuRD, Clayton, Mo. For Sale— Greenhouses in thriving city of 50 000 ii hauiiarts. Only small capit-ii required to buy and operate. 15,JU) i et of glass. Jn pnleudid condition. Address Box 32, care Am. i-lonst. For Sale— 14 section modern Lord & Burnham hot- water b -iler. 5,00' feet <;-iuch pipe, 10 > feet 13-inch pifie. Tbe whole of above is a complete heating system us»'d t hree years. Address Bos 18, care. American .Kiorist. For Sale — At a bargain; four greenhouses, well stocked, also cold frame sash; 3 room cotta.ge, oiiy water; houses heated by hot water; situated at Lynchburg, Va., a city of 35.000 inhabitants. J. Palmer Gordon, Ashland, Va. For Rent— Seven greenhouses. '6x90, all fully sto ked; heat-d by hot water: six minuter from 34th street f^-rrv. Apply to owner, Philip Miller, 3 ■ Wi bur ave.'^ Dut.-.hkills, L. I., N. Y., or mana- ger. New York Cut Flower Exchange. For Sa'e— V well established, w^ll stocked, firat-class le'ail t1or'-t ^tore in the busines'i «*eu- ti-r of one of the largest elfin's of ibe middle state's. Eve I'ent patronage. Handles the tlowers of 100 roo square leetof glass. For full particu- lars addres'i MAC, Retail, care American Florist. For Sale— Greenhouse property; established 37 years. 14 room, 3!4 s ory almost new dvvelling house witb tower, all improvements, gas light. IH acre good land, fruit and shade trees; 5 green- houses, well stocked, hot-water heat Center of City of Melrose, 7 miles to Boston: electric cars pasa door. 5c fare. Wholps-ile and r*-tail business. J Geist. 81 Grove St , .Melrose, Maas. HGlp Vw3ni©Q« young roan of good' adcre-3 for reta'l store. Must be thorout;hly up- to-date designer, decorator and a tirst-clasa sales- man. Address With reference as to character, ability and wa^es expected J. J. Hab rmehl's Sons, 22 & Diamoid Sis., Ph la. Wanted... A good, reliable man, capable of taking ' charge of a wholesale and retail store. Statd experience and saliiy expected in first letter. Permanent position to light party. Address Box 21, care Am. Florist. 3 No. 12 FURMAN BRICK-SET STEAM BOILERS FOR SALE. As we are, now usinn only Tubular bailers we offer abjve at a low figure, 'i'nese holers Have be«n used only very little, a e in every way as pood as UHW and bad been cast Tor us witb extra stays in domes to iu'Ti-HSe stfugih. They are mt-d to carry each Si 900 square teet ^f glass rroin Bu" totiO". For Mirther ■■arn<'Ul»t8, adlre-s S. J. REUTER, Westerly, R. I. There is strong demand now in commercial and private places for competent men. \;% 358 The American Florist. Sept. 24, wHffiEffi CHAS. F. EDGAR I CO., ehe -DAILY RECEIVERS AND SHIPPERS OF- ROSES, CARNATIONS, AOIANTUM, SMILAX, ASPARAGUS, Etc. 1516 and 1518 Sansom St., 1!:.''..".%?.* " rniUDEimiA, PA. f^as^ mfintirm th^ Atnp'rtr.an h'lnfist •jnh.prt •urritift^ Wbol^ale power/arK^ MlLWAITEBE, Sept 22. Boiei, Beauty, long per doz. 3 . 00 " " med. " 1.50® 2 00 " " short 4.00® 8.00 " Liberty .• 200® 8.00 " C' aienay. 200® 600 " Bride, Bridesmaids 2.00® 6.00 " Meteor, Golden Gate 2.00® BOO " Perle 2.00® 5.00 CamationB 7-@ 1.50 Smilax 12 50® 15(0 /Laparagns 35.00@60.00 Valley 8 00® 4 00 H rrisii I0 00@12 50 Adiantum 1.00 Asters ; BO® 1.5n Tuh.-ro8=s 4.0n® 5.00 Gladioli 1.00« 3.00 PiTTBBCBe Sept. 22. Boies, Beanty, specials 20.00@2^.00 " " extras 1200@I5.00 " " No. 1 6.00@IO.00 " " ordinary 3.00® 500 " Bride, Bridesmaid 2.00® 4 00 " Meteor 2.00® BOO " Liberties 3.00® 6 00 " Kai'i-rin Z.OfVffiiOOO Perle, Chtttenay 2. 0@ 4.00 uarnaiions fU(si 1.50 Lily of the valley 3.00® 4.00 Smilax 10.00@ 2.00 Asparagus, strings 25.0n@5O.0O Asparagus Sprengeri I.00@ 3 00 Gladirli 20'@ 400 Anters Bnffl' 3 "0 Lilies 12 0C@15.00 CraoiiraATi, Sept. 23. Ruses, Beauty 1.00® 3.00 " Bride, Bridesmaid 2.00® 5.00 " Liberty 3.00® 6.00 " Meteor, Golden Gate 3.00® 6.00 Carnations 1.00® 2.00 Lily of the valley 3.00® 4.00 Asparagus 5000 Smilax 10.0'@ 2 50 Adiantum l.uU(si 1.50 Barrisii ; 1-?.B0 Asters l.CO® 2 00 Gladioli 3.10 St. Louis, Sept. 22. Koiea, Beauty, long stem 2.50® 3 00 *' Beauty, medium stem... 2'0(a3 50 " Beauty, short stem 75® 1.50 " Bride, Bridesmaid 3.00® 6.00 " OoldR^ Gate 2 00*4 00 " Kai«erin, Liberty 200® 4 00 " Meteor 2liO® 4.00 Carnations I. 0® 2.00 Smilax 12 6n®lB.00 Asparagus Sprengeri. 1.00® 2.00 " Plumosus 25.0a®50.00 Ferns, fanoy.per 1000 81 50. Adiantum- 75® 1.00 Gladi lus 300 Asters 1 00® 2.10 Toh»ro8e8 2 0"® 3 ro Pochpt roses 200O 500 Hydrangeas 3.(0® 4 00 Dahlias 1.00 S rO Daisies .50 Clsvelakd, Sept. 22. Boses, Beauty B.OO'aaS.OI " B ido, Bridesmaid 2 00® 4.uO " K'iserln S.no®60O Oaratioi.s SO® 150 Smilax 1000®IBOO Asparagus, strings 26.00® 000 ' Sprengeri I00'a>2(0 Gladioli 100® 200 Asters bOd 150 Galax 150 Common ferns 1.00 \mmm* mm • w^ HOLTON & HUNKEL CO., "Wholesale Cut Flowers-- 457 Milwaukee Street. MILWAUKEE, WIS. I dirysanthemiiins, Beauties and Kaiserins. I PITTSBURG CUT FLOWER COMPANY Ltd, 3 BOA l_lberty Avenue, PITTSBURG, PA. ^MMMMIWMM«»M*MMWWWWM*MI>MWI>MIWWM«^^ '■V.'l..'>..l>.l.-l»..K.I.. adaressiag PETER WEILAND, New Castle, Ind. Please mention the A merican Florist when writing, ICE BROTHERS 128 N. 6th St., MINNEAPOLIS, MINN. Wholesale Cut Flowers and Supplies. Flowers billed at Market Prices. Ibippers of choice Cut Flowers and Greeui of Al) kinds. Try ua. fSease mention the American Florist when writing. Wild Smilax SINNER BROS. Wholesale Growers |I||T CI AUf CDC and Shippers of U U I I LU Iff Cllw 58 WABASH AVENUE, CHICASO, ILL With the Flower Telephone- Growers' Co. Central 3067. All telephone and telegnpb ordera piven prompt attention. Please mention the A merican Florist when writing. -FINEST- LILY Of the VALLEY PIPS From cold storage. II 50 per 100: 814 On per 1000. Headquarters for fancy Cut Valley. 1400 W. Madlaon St., CHICAGO, ILL. PUase mention the A merican Florist when writing. igo4. The American Florist. 359 J.B.Dedinu(l WHOLESALE H PRIST 51-53 Wabash Ave., Chicago. Headquarters for FSNCY FERNS. Please viention the American Florist when uuriting HiAAAAAAAiiAiiAAiAAAiiiAAAtAAAAAlAAiiAAUAAiAiAAAig |E.C.AMLING| a THE LARGEST, C % BEST EQUIPPED, E 1 MOST CENTRALLY LOCATED E a WHOLESALE B 3 CUT FLOWER HOUSE E a IN CHICAGO. I I 32, 34, 36 RANDOLPH ST., I I CHICAGO. I a L. D. 'Phones Central 1978 and 1977. E ^immfmnmimimimfmfmmTmnmn Please mention the A merican Florist when writing. Bassett& Washburn 76 & 78 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. Wholesale Dealers and Growers of GREENHOUSES: HINSDALE, ILL. Please mention the A merican Florist when writing, WIETOR BROS. i»h.i.s..« ^^ Q^^ Flowers Cut Flowers Growers All telegraph and telephone orders given prompt attention. 5t "Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO. Please mention the American Florist when writing. A. L. RANDALL GO. Wholesale Florists, 19 & 21 Randolph St., CHICAGO. Send for weekly price list and special quotations on 1000 lots. Please mention the American Florist when writinS' WEILAHD AND-RISCM CHICABO'S RELIABLE Wholstals Qrowera and Shipper, ol OUT FLOWERS. 59 Wabash Ave., Chloaga. BBND rOB WBSKLT PBIOS LIST. WHOLESALE FLORISTS to. W. McKellar, Wholesale Commission Florist AND DEALER IN ALL FLORISTS' SUPPLIES. 51 Wabash Ave., Chicago. Long Distance 'Phone Central 3598. Correspondence invited from growers of special- ties in Cut Flowers. KenniGott Bros. Go. WHOLESALE COMMISSION FLORISTS *"Ai?Kl!.d's"o" flOWISiy SUPPLIES At Chicago Market Rates. 42'44 E. Randolph St., CHICAGO. MICHAEL Winandy *^Krerot CUT FLOWERS Room 2'8. 51 Wabash Ave., A"as Block, Phinairn TelBii largest and most reliable dealer in U. S. Michigan Cut Flower Excliange, WM. DILCER, Mgr. Fancy Ferns, 81.00 per 1000. Dagger Ferns, 90c per 1000. 38-40 IVHanii Ave.. Pf TRQIT. MICH. FOR SQUIHERN WILD SMILAX (Where quality is First Consideration) Write, Wire or Plione tlie Introducers, Caldwell The Woodsman Co., Evergreen, Ala. New Crop Southern Wild Smilax now ready In limited quantities. Nickel jSate. %Ncwi;ori(.Chica9o^§t.Loul5llR NO EXCESS FARE ON ANY TRAIN Tliree Express Trains East every day In the year. Pullman Drawing Room Sleeping Cars on all Trains. Trans- Continental Tourist Cars leave CUcago Trl- Weekly on Tuesdays and Sundays ^t 2:30 p. m., on Wednesdays at 10.35 a. m. ^icago to Boston "without change. Modem Dln- mg Cars serving meals on Individual club plan, ranging In price from 35c to $1.00; also service a la Carte. Coffee and Sandwiches, at popular prices, served to passengers In their seats by flpaitors. Direct line to Fort Wayne, Findlay, ^eveland, Erie, Buffalo. Rochester, Syracuse, yMnghamton, Scranton, New York City, Boston ^nd all points East. Bates al^rays the lowest, cjolored porters In uniform In attendance on all ^acb Passengers. Ii' you contemplate a trip j^st, caU on any convenient Ticket Agent, or Sddxesa ■% JOHN T. CAT.AHAJJ. Gen'l Agent, e 113 Adams St.. Chicago. XU. Danville, III.— George A. Linfoot, formerly v\ith E. M. Holt & Company, of Butler. Pa., has joined H. E. Milting in business. Wbol?5ale flower/arl^fe Boston, Sept. 21. Eoiei, Beauty, best 15.00@25.00 " " medium 8.00@1200 " " ouUi 60® 400 " Bride, Bridesmaid 1.00® 3 00 " extra 4.00® 8.00 Liberty 50® 6.00 Carnations 50® 1.00 " Fancy 100®aoO Lily of the vaUey 3.0O® 4.00 Candidum lUiei 1.00® 2.00 Smilax 8.00@12 00 Adiantum T^® 1-00 Asparagus 35.O0@50.0O Peas 2?.® 60 Gladiolus Colville HO® 1.50 Pond Lilies 800® 600 Philaiielphia, Sept 21. Roses, Tea 3.00® 5 00 " extra 600® 800 •' QueenorEdgcly, extra. ...iai0®2600 •• •' " flr.ts.... 6.00® 8 00 " Beauty, extra 12 00@25 00 " " firsts 600® 8.00 Carnations 100® 3.00 Lily of the valley 3.00® 4.00 Acparagus 25.00®50.00 Smilax :. 12.00®15 00 Gladioli 200® 4.00 Asters 1.50® 3.00 BtrpTALO, Sept. 23. Roses, Beauty 3.0O®?5.00 " Bride, Bridesmaid, Meteor 1.00® 6 00 Carnations 100® 2 00 Harrisil 1500 Lily of the valley 2.00® 5.00 Asparagus, strings 40.00®50.00 SmllaxT. 10 00@15.00 Adiantum 50® 100 Asters 25® 150 Lilium R seum 300^ 6 00 Auratum 8.0j®l2E0 HARDY CUT FERNS. FANCY OF? DAGGER, 75o per 1000. Discount on large orders. GALAX, bronze or green. Tnf. per lOnO: $6.50 per case oi I0,00\ Use our MOUNTAIN LAUR L for your decoraiions, -Ic, 5c and *^: ler >d Made fresh daily from the woods. BRANCH LAUREL, 36c per large bundle. Tel. Office, New Salem, Mass. Mlllington, Mass. Please mention the A merican Florist when writing. Tlie Phiiadelpliia Wiiolesale Flower Market. 1235-7 Filbert St., PHILADELPHIA. Open from 7 A. M. to 6 P. M. Telephones. GALAX LEAVES. Brilliant Bronze or Green. Selected stock, full count, $1.00 pPT 1(100. $3 75 per 5i 00. Sphagnum Moss, clean picked stock, large bale, $1. 75 each, by freight, $2.00 each. Aii Kinds il Decorative Greens and Florists' Supplle*. Tel. 597 Madison L. J. KRtSHOVER, Square. 110-112 W. 27th St.. New Yorit. A No. 1 QualHy^ $1.00 per 1000. Very fine Bronze and Green Galax selected stock $1 00 per 1003. Laurel Fes- _i___^„-j_ — J „..j #..,, ^-n^^^AAann — 100 yards. Green Moss, Branch Laurel, 50o per bundle. Discount on large orders. Orders by mail, telegraph or telephone will receive our personal attention. Henry M. Robinson & Co., L.^xTadTs Mam. Boston. Mass. Fancy and Dagger Ferns, Very fine Bronze and Green Galax selected stock $1 00 per 1 tooniogihand made, good and full $.5.0) and $6 00 per 100 yards. Green Moss, $1.00bbl. Sphagnum Moss, $1. no per bbl.; per bag 50o. " " ' 1220 Filbert Street, PHILADELPHIA. Bell and Keystone 'Phones. GALtX! GALAX! GALAX! Calax, Bronze or Green. $i.00 per 10^0. F«rns. Daiigi-r nr Faircy, 76o i er 10 0. Ivy Leaves, Bug- llsb. $5 00 per luOO. Sphagnum Moss 60o per bbl. sack. Wire Utsigbs, Letiers, Tin i<'o.l, Etc. H. L. MENAND, 34 Williams St., Albany, N. Y. L. D. Telepbonbs. Please mention the A mertcan Florist when writing. ©inc aifolutc 9?otI)tocnbigtcit ! ©iermt* $1.00 fflr mein TOomietnettt 68 it< Die ^flidjl etneS 3e6fn prompt fflt ben .Hmerican gtorlit" au btjaljlen, tertl bieiei etni; abfolute WoUjlveiUngtctt t&* jjeDen iBlumenjiictjtei itt eatl iKoegnet, ViaSMmaL. 1904. The American Florist. 361 JOHN I. RAYNOR ARE THE BEST PRODUCT OF THE BEST GROWERS FOR THE NEW YORK MARKET. Ailantam Croweanum 49 yy. 28tli Street, NEW YORK. Sold here EXClOSlvely. Tel. 1998 Madison Square. YOUNG & NUGENT 42 Wast 28lh SiresI, Telephone 2086 Madison Sq. Wholesale Florlsfs. CATTLEY^S. GARDENIAS ROSES. CARNATIONS and all seasonable novel- ties. ^Vith our long experience in shipping, and competent assistants in our packing department, v/e are in a posit on to guarantee cut-of-tov n customers who place their orders with us that they will not be disaprointed. Walter F. Sheridan, Wholesale Florist, Talopbone 903 Mkdison B(iTuira. 39 West 28th St., NEW YORK. Talophons No. 756 Madison Square, MOORE, HENTZ ft NASH Wholesale Commission florlists. 66 and 67 West 26th St. NEW YORK ClfT. Advice ol sale note daily. Statement and ched iweekly. All consignments, large or small, receive Uie same attention. CORRESPONDENCE INVITED. hesaieWILLIAM GHORMLEY, Daily Receiver and Shipjier of Fresh Cut Flowers. Orchids, Roses, Carnations, Yaiiey,[]Lliies,^etc. 57 West 28fh Street, NEWqYORK CITY. Iilephones 2200 and 2201 Madison Square. JOHN YOUNG, Special American Beauties, Surpassing Carnations, Liiy of the Valley, Orchids and all Seasonable Flowers. fil West 28th St., NEW YORK. Telephone 1905 Madison Squure. THE RECOGNIZED HEADQUARTERS IN NEW YORK CITY FOR Violets and Carnations GROWERS and BUYERS make a note of this. It will be to your advantage. WM. H. GUNTHER. so Wast Zeih street, NEW YORK. Telephone 551 Madison Square. THOMASYOUNG,Jr. WHOIFSAIF FIOWIST. CHOICEST CUT FLOWERS. 43 W. iSth St., NEW YORK CITY. A NEW COMMISSION HOUSE READY FOR BUSINESS. JOSEPH S. FENRIGH 48 W. 30th Street, NEW YORK. Tel. 325 Madison Sq. N.Y. GUT FLOWER EXCHANGE Coogan BIdg. 6th Ave and W. 26th St., New York. Open f >T Cut Floorer Sales at 6 o'clock Every Momlng DESIRABLE WALL SPACE TO RENT FOR ADVERTISING. JOHN DONALDSON, Secretary, Choice Carnations. Selected Roses. Traendly&SGhenck NEW YORK CITY, 44 W. 28tl) Street, Cut Flower Excliange. New Telephone No. T98 & 799 Madison Sq. Please mention the A merican Florist when writing. Wbol^ale power/arH^ New Yobk, Sept. 31. Roses, Beauty, best 5.00@20.00 " " medium I.OO® 4.00 " " culls BO® 1.00 " Liberty, b^st 6.0(@10.00 " •' medium 2.' 0@ 5.00 " " cuJls B0@ 1 00 " Bride. Bridesmaid, G. Gate .50® 5.00 •' Kaiserin, Carnot 2.0' @ 6.00 Carnations 50® 1 .00 " fancy and novelties 1 00® 1 BO Lily of the valley 50® 2.i 0 Lilies 400® BOO Smilax 5.00® 10.00 Adiantum 10@ .50 Asparaiius 25.00@50.00 Gardenias 2 nn@ 6.00 Gladioli 20® 2.00 Asters 50® 1.^0 Hydrangeas 1 00 Charles Millang WHOLESALE FLORIST. Conservatory connected from which I can ship lerns and decorative plants promptly. 50 W. 29th St. NEW YORK. Tel. 3860 and 3861 Madison Square. Please mention the A merican Florist when writing. FORD BROS. Receivers and Sliippers of Fresh Flowers Ul West 30th St.. NEW YOBK. Telephones 3870-3871 Madison So. REPRESENTING EMINENT GROWERS. JuliusLang 53 West aotli Street, NEW YORK. COMMISSION DEALER in FLOWERS Telephone 280 Madiaow RonAwn; ALEX. J. GUTTMAN, Wholesale Commission Florist, W\ varieties of Cut Flowers In season at right prices, and of the BEST QUALITY. 52 W. 29th Street, NEW YORK CITY. Telephone 1664 and 1665 Madison Square. NEW YORK CuTfLOWER CO. 55 and 57 West 26th St., WHOLESALE FLORISTS. Dally Reports. Weekly Payments) Telephone J. A. iVllLiLiAlNU, 756 Madison Sq. Mabageb. CARNATIONS specialty. CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED. Prompt Paym«nta. Established 1 89 1 Alfred H. Langjahr, '"Z^- Telephone 3924 Madison Sq. EDW. C. HORAN, 55 WEST 28TH STREET, Telephone 421 Madison Square. .NEW YORK. Cyr FLOWERS AI WHOLESALE. 862 The American Florist. Sept. 24, INTERNATIONAL FLOWER DELIVERY. NEW YORK. Steamer Gifts Orders for flowers in any form carefully filled and delivered by special messenger on board any steamer on day of departure from New York. THOS. YOUNG, JR. 43 W. 28th St., NEW YORK CITY. Please mention the A merican Florist when writing. SAN FRANCISCO. TELEPHONE M4IN t0?3. SIEVERS & BOLAND, Floral Artists, 33 Post street, SAN FRANCISCO, CAL. Please mention the American Florist when writing. INDIANAPOLIS. Berteroiann Bros. Co., FLORISTS, 241 MassacliusettsAve., INDIANAPOLIS, ND. ST. LOUIS. Fred. C. Weber, FLORIST, 4320-4328 Olive St., ST. LOUIS. MO. Etiabliahed 1873. L Ditl. 'Phone Lindell 196 M. DENVER. T One Issue Worth Subscription. Am. Florist Co.:— Please inform me when my subscription expires as I do not care to miss a single issue of your valued paper. One issue is often worth more than the subscription price. Mrs. W. F. Stevens. Indispensable. American Florist Co.: — Florists whom we have visited in Des Moines and other places tell us the American Florist ia indispensable, and from an examination ol the magazine we believe it 13. so enclose $1 for a year's acquain- tance with the journal. Enoe & Baknet. he Park Floral Co. J. A. VALENTINE. DENVER, COLO. A Paying Investment. American Florist Co.:— Our adver- tisement in your paper has done remark- ably well. We are almost sold out of carnation plants so please discontinue it, A. Gaedeke & Co. PASSENGER STEAMSHIP MOVEMENTS. The tables herewith give the sohedaled time of departure of ocean steamships carry- Ingr first-class p^saengrers from the principal ^mierlcan and forelg^n ports, covering: the spae« of two weeks from date of this Issue of the AMERICAN FLORIST. Mnch disappointment often restilts from attempts to forward flowers for steamer delivery by express, to the care of the sblp*s steward or otherwise. The carriers of these packagres are not Infreqaentlj refused «dnatsHlon on board and even those delivered on board are not always certain to reach the parties for whom they were Intended. Hence florists In Interior cities having orders for the delivery of flowers to passea^ers on ont-goingr steamers are advised to intrust the fldlng: of sach orders to some reliable florist in the port of departure, who understands the necessary details and formalities and bits the facilities for attending to it properly. For the addresses of such firms we refer our readers to the advertisements on this page: FROM TO New York Liverpool New York « Montreal Montreal <* New York Glasgow New York Kamourg New York ' New York Copenhagen New York " New York Glasgow New York *' New York London New York *. New York Liverpool New York '* New York • • New York •• New York Southampton New York " New York Antwerp New York *» New York Havre New York »• New York 'Rotterdam New York Genoa New York t5remea B ston Liverpool Boston. „ Montreal Montreal t. STEAMER •LINE Lucania 1 Umbria 1 Ivernia 1 Tunisian 2 Ionian 2 Mongolian 2 Patricia S ')eutschtand S Island 4 United States 4 Eth opia 6 A-toria 6 Minnetonka e Minnehaha 6 Oceanic 7 Arabx 1 Teutonic 7 Celtic 7 New York 8 St Paul 8 Va^erland 9 Kroonland 9 La Lorraine 10 La Bretagne 10 ^tatendam 11 S.rdegna 12 Kronpr.nzWilhelm 13 Winifredian 14 Rohemian 14 Dominion 16 Southwark 15 DUE ABOLT Sat. Sat. Tues. Fri. Fri. Tftur. Sat. Tnur. Sat. Wed. Sat. Sat. Sat. Sat. Wed. Fri. Wed. Fn. Sat. Sat. Sac. Sat. Thur. Thur. Tues. Wed. Tues. Wed. Wed. Sac Sat. Sent. 84, Oct. 1, Sept. 27, Sept 23, Sept. 30, S^pt. 29, Sept 24, Se, t. 29, Sept 24, S pt. 28, Sept. 24, Oct. 1. tept. 24, Oct. I, Sept. 21, Sept. 23, Sept. 28, Sept 30, Sept. 24, Oct 1, Sept. 24, Oct. 1, Sept. 22, Sept. 29, Se,.t. 27, Sept. 28 Sept. 20, Sept. 21, Sept. 23. Sept. 24, Oct. 1, 6:00 a. m. 10:00 a. m. 11:00 a. m. 11:00 a. m. e 00 a. m. 8:00 a. m. 2:00 p. m. 2:00 p. m, Noon. Noon. 6:00 a. m. 9:00 a. m. 3:00 p. m. 4:30 p. m. 10:00 a. m. 9:00 a. m. 9:30 a. m. 9:30 a. m. 10:30 a. m 10.30 a m. 10:00 a. m 10:00 a. m. 10:10 a. m. 11:00 a. m. 1:00 p. m. 7 30 . m. Njon. Daylight Daylight. Sept. 29 Oct. O.t. Oct. Oct. Oct. Oct. Oct. Oct. Oct. Oct. Oct. Oct. Oct. Sept. 28 Oct. 1 Oct. Oct. Se t. Oct Oct. Oct. Oct. Oct. Oct. Oct. Sept. 27 Oct. 1 Oct. 8 Oct. 11 8 6 1 8 9 4 7 4 8 4 10 4 11 6 7 • .30 6 2 10 1 9 6 12 •1 Cunard; 2 Allen-State; 3 Hamburg-American; 4 Scandinavian-American; Anchor Line; 6 Atlantic Transport; 7 White Star; 8 American; 9 Red Star; 10 French; 11 Hollaid-American; 12 Italian Royal Mail; IS North German Lloyd; 14 Leyland; 16 Dominion. DETROIT. lOHN BREITMEYER'S sons Cor. MIAMI and GRATIOT. AVES. DETROIT, MICH. Artistic Designs. .j*o*.j*.j> High Grade Cut Blooms. We cover all Michigan points and good sections of Ohio, Indiana and Canada. Please mention the American Florist when wriiin^, CHICAGO. P.J.HAISWIRTH Auditorium Annex* .-»- CHICAGO. Mail, telegraph or telephone orders filled promptly in best style. PUase mention the American Florist when writing It is good business policy _• ^ ^ to mentioD the ^ •^ •^ American Florist When you write tj an advertiser. PETER REINBERC 51 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. Wholesale Cut Flowers LARGEST GROWER IN THE y^ 70R] r. Per -D. Price List AMERICAN BEAUTIES- doz. $251 2.0r 2U-iDch stems 1 50 l.UO Short stems per 100, LIBF.RTY S3. 00 to Per $4 01 to 4 00 to 2.0u to 2.01 to 2.00 to 2.00 to 1.00 to 6.0 100 $^00 CH ATENAY 6 00 ■' seconds MAIDS AND BRIDES seconds... PERLE GOLDBN GATES 3(0 40U 3. 0 4 00 4 lO CARNATIONS 1.S0 All fl 0 w^rs ate perfecl ly fresh and p'operiy picksd No charje for P. & 0. on orders over $5.00. Piease mention the A merican Florist when writing. fgo4. The American Florist. 363 Announcement fo the Trade> ON OCTOBER Jst, J904, the undersigned firm will,open a first-class Wholesale Jobbinq Cut Flower and Florists' Supply (store at 58-60 Wabash Ave., Growers* Exchange. This will fill a long fdt want among the city buyers, inasmuch as wc will carry a complste line of up-to-date F oriits' Supp ies and Requisites. All growers consigning stock to us should bear in mind that we are not strangers to the business by any means, as our Mr. Vaughan's expe- rience extends over sixteen years in travel among the trade, soliciting orders in nearly every branch of the Horticulture and Florists' Supply business. Promptness and integrity of purpose is to be the watchword in all our business transactions, and we ask growers and buyers alike to give us a fair share of their business and we will "deliver the goods." VAUGHAN & SPERRY, A. L. VAUGHAN, FRED SPERRY. 58-60 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. Wholesale Plant Prices at New York, September 21, 1904. Variety. Size ..4 H'ight. 3 tiers 3 to 4 tiers 4 tii-rs 5 t ers — tiers Each. $ .50 .65 100 l.'.O $ .75 to 1.25 D izen. S 4 80 6 08 10 00 15,0J arce held 'to «( .• Asparagus Plumosua £ 2 50 to 3 ro It ti tf t. ",25to";35 10.00 to 13 UO • ( tt 6 Asparagus Sprengeri . 2 ..3 2 FO to T rt) tt tt . 4 ..6 ..2 ..3 ..2 .3 lU 00 ti tt Asparagus Deoumbens Asparagus Soandens Deflexus ..3 10 00 to 15.00 ..5 ..7 .4 . 5 ..6 .75 to 1 50 .25 .35 to 50 .75 to 1.00 .50 upwards Crotons t« Cycas Revoluta Dracxua Fragrans ..4 ..5 . 6 ..7 -.4 . 5 ..6 .50 .75 l.CO tt tt It It .75 .50 to .75 ".b2ii'to]63 .1,5 to .10 .35 .25 to .35 .60 .75 to 1 00 .10 to .15 sc .25 .50 .75 100 1.25 to 2.00 2.50 to 4.00 4. Oto 6 00 5.00 to 7,50 2i) .35 to 50 .75 1.00 to 1.50 2 00 2.50 to 4,00 " Terminalis Fern Bails ..2 ■■3/2 Ficus Elastica . 5 ..6 25 00 " " branched ,,6 . 8 .,3 ..4 ..5 .,6 . 6 ..7 . 8 ..9 .10 ..4 45 uO Kentia Belmoreana, for centers... 12 to 18 18 to 22 22 t ■ 24 24 to 30 30 to 35 36 to 48 48 to 55 48 to 65 in. in. in. in. in. in. in. in. 20 00 45.00 65 0 90.00 It 11 It tt tt tt It Kentia Forsterian a 18.00 .5 ..6 . 7 .'.'8 . 7 . .8 tt tt It II It It It tt It " made-up ,10 .5 5.00 to 7.50 .30 .50 to .75 1.00 to 1.25 . 6 ..8 .1 ti ..4 ..5 . 6 ..7 .25 .35 to .5) .50 to .75 l.CO 1.50 to 2 60 .50 to ,75 ,75 upwards ,27 10 ,35 ,75 (usually l,ro to i.a5 1,5) to 2.60 6.1.0 to 7,c 0 vered in pot's at 1 jaatities for spot WM, VI It It 35 00 5U00 It It It It . 8 10 ..7 .".5 11 It Nephrolepis Piersoni Suottii Pandanus Veitchii ..5 ..6 . 8 ..12 are for ad for grow on.) II 11 Phoenix Canarienflis Prices given for this date only, prices, under the above, can be h A. No buyin Is g in ook deli large q k stores. Special ;e BDRNHAM. Please mention the American Florist to advertisers. BOOKS rOR nORISTS. The time is coming along when these are needed and opportunity at hand for reading them. Every one of the following should be in your library. Send prices quoted and we lend the bool(t. Gkbbnhodsb Constkdction (Taft). — It tells the whole story about how to baild, and heat a greenhouse, be It large or small, and that too in a plain, easily understood, practical way. It has 118 Illustrations. $1.50. Heating and Ventilating Buildings (Carpenter) .—This book covers the entire subject most fully. In the preparation of heating and ventilating plans, it wiU be found a most valuable guide. $4.00. Steam Heating for Buildings (Bald- win) .—Contains valuable data and hints for steam fitters and those who employ this method of heating. The 350 pages are fully illustrated. $2.50. The Horticulturists' Rulb-Book (L. H. Bailey). — Contains Information valuable to all those engaged In any branch of horticulture. Illustrated. 312 pages. 75 cents. Practical Floriculture (Peter Hen- derson).—A guide to the successful propa- gation and cultivation of florists' plants. Illustrated. 325 pages. $1.50. The Rose— Its cultivation, varieties, etc. (H. B. EUwanger). — A complete guide of the cultivation of the rose, together with the classification of all the leading varieties. $1.25. Ginseng (Kains).— At the present time when so much interest is taken in ginseng it will be interesting to peruse this volume, which tells all about the plant in a way that all may understand. The 144 pages are freely illustrated. 50 cents. The Principles of Fruit Growing (Bailey).— The entire subject of fruit culture istre-ited very thoroughly in this illustrated volume of 516 pages. It is a book that noup-to-datefruit grower can aflord to be without. $1.25. Chrysanthemum Manual (Smith).— By an expert who has given his undivided attention for twenty years to the improve- ment of the chrysanthemum and its culture in detail. Profusely illustrated. 25 cents. Cabbages, Cauliflower and Allied Vegetables (Allen).— The requirements of the important vegetables of the cab- bage tribe are given here very fully The book also contains interesting chapters on seed raising, insect pests and fungus diseasescommon to these plants. 50 centa. AMERICAN FLORIST CO., 324 Dawborn Streat, CHICAOO, 364 The American Florist. Sept. 24y /T The Seed Trade. =\ AMERICAN SEED TRADE ASSOCIATION. Clias. N. Page, Des Moines, la., Pres.; L. L. May. St. Paul, Minn., First Vioe-Pres.; C. E. Kendel, Cleveland, O. , Seo'y and Treas. Twenty-third annual convention, June, 1905. r^ Paper White narcissi bulbs in large sizes are in short supply. Essex, Ia. — G. M. Gwynne will erect a seed warehouse 20x64 feet. Bromus iNERwrs will probably not yield as heavy a crop as last season, says a well inlormed correspondent. WiscoNSi-j pea growers figure a light crop of peas of the wrinkled varieties especially, but qualities are good. Richmond, Va— T. W. Wood & Sons state that there has been a larger crop of crimson clover in this section than ever before. Owing to the extreme drought in Rus- sian Poland there will be practically no second crop o) clover, and clover seed for next season must be purchased abroad. Conrad Appel, of Darmstadt, Ger- many, reports that while fair quantities of grasses have been cut lack of rain lessened the weight of seed in many cases. Shiocton, Wis.— Reports from here indicate a crop of only ten carloads of onions, where they should have more than fifty, the balance of the crop having been destroyed by maggots. New York. — Alfred Emerich, represent- ing the firm of Vilmorin-Andrieux & Company, of Paris, France, arri\red in New York this week on the S. S. La Lor- raine on his annual business trip through the United States and Canada. Visited Chicago: HjalmarHartmann, of the firmof HjalmarHartmann & Com- pany, Copenhagen, Denmark; Max Wil- helmi, of Lawrence, Kans.; H. A. Johns, Sioux City, la.; Frank T. Emerson, of Fremont, Neb.; H. M. Clair, of the S. L. Allen Company, Philadelphia, Pa.; S. Y. Haines, Tompkins, Mich. Grass Seed Crops. Well informed correspondents advise us as follows regarding the grass seed crops: Timothy. — 1. An average crop above average quality. 2. Good crop, quality po^r, price declin- ing. Kfd Clover.— 1. Probably seven-eights of an average crop of superior quality. 2. Quality poor. Alsike.— An average crop in the United Slates. Shon in Oannda. While Clover.— Good yield and good qualitj, but acreage short. Kent ok y Blue Grass.— Large crop; prices lower than for fifteen years. Red Top — Good crop; quality not equal to that ol last year. Meadow Fescue. — Below last season in both quaniity and quality. Alfalfa.- 'ioo early to repot. European Seed Crop Report. The seedsmen all wish that the period of dryness lasting now from June 18 may come to a sudden end. The fields now show the usual autumn aspect, the corn is cut and under shelter and potatoes are being lifted but do not at all satisfy so that the necessary food of the work- ing classes will be much dearer than in previous years, the more that the present low water level in almost all rivers does not permit shipping but requires the more costly transport by rail. The greater part of the vegetables are also cut or plucked, all harvested in a splendid state of dryness. The cleaning and threshing engines are now at work. This year the labor is more difficult than ever on account of the enormous dust clouds developed by the dried out herbs and plants. It is very difficult to say in general how the crop will turn out, there being so many different soils, some want- ing a good lot of heat in order to produce good crops and others which dry out easily, and in which the crops were con- sequently a complete failure. The rain came this summer very irregularly so that certain regions did not complain so much as others. For instance, the land surrounding Quedllnburg and Asch- ersleben is generally heavy and keeps its humidity for a long time, besides the nights were cool and plenty of dew fell so that Saxony has had an advantage over many other provinces. The crops of chervil, corn salad, spin- ach and peas, are done and have pro- duced average quantities. Business is very brisk. Spinach especially is so much in demand that the stocks begin to diminish. Early peas might perhaps bring higher prices than last year, for the stocks are nearly cleared and the crop turned out under the previsions. Those who bought early will have done a good business. The late sorts suffered from the great heat and dried out to a great extent. The wrinkled sorts in general are not so good as the plain. Cucumbers will everywhere lumish very small crops. The first cut of carrots is done and gave a good seed, but the second and third cuts will certainly be weaker. Cabbage is one of the best articles this year and will be cheaper than last season. Chicory being a very hardy plant has not suffered too much from the drought and promises therefore good results. The same may be said with regard to turnips. Beets, one of the chief cultures in the center of Germany, will yield a small average crop; some growers speak of six- teen hundred weights per acre, which would would be scarcely satisfactory. Lettuce being an article wanting much heat gave a good crop. Parsley, onions and leek are the latest seeds for our country; they had to stand the greatest heat and dryness and will therefore give small crops. The flowers are still showing some of their best blossoms, for instance, asters, tagetes, gaillardias. antirrhinums, rese- das,etc., are beautiful to see. Generally the flower cultures sufiered less than vegeta- bles, as the gardens, being situated nearer the town can be watered without great cost, if of course the water is there, which luckily has been the case here. Myosotis and pansy gave a small aver- age crop; the flowers of the latter van- ished greatly under the influence of the heat. Eschscholzia and sweet peas were well developed, but the sun heat brought them to a quick and sudden maturity so that many seeds fell out. Other early ripening varieties like sen- ecio, crepis, rhodanthe, lupinus, cacalia, etc., shared this fate whilst phlox, ver- bena, tagetes and other late flowers have a favorable appearance. The news from France speaks of a crop rather under the average. The heat and drought have been terrible so that watering was necessary in most places. Many fields have been spoiled by insects ravaging the crops to a great extent, but what is worse, the seedlings for next year are retarded, the dried out soil being too hard to work conveniently. Prices, therefore, will open rather high but sufli- cient stocks of former years will cer- tainly prevent an unusual rise. On Friday, September 1, the northern parts of Germany got a long desired rain; it fell during the afternoon and although the quantity of water is judged quite insufficient to make up for the long drought, it may suffice to proceed with the necessary seedlings for next year, which is an important thing. Boddlngton's ''GIGANTIC" CYCLAMEN. UNEQUALED FOR SIZE OR QUALITY OF BLOOMS. Separata varlailes or mixad, SI SO per 100 seeds; $12.00 per 1000 seeds. -SEND FOR BUtB CATAI OGUE— NOW READY. ARTHUR T. BOQDINGTON. Ssads, Bulbs and Plants. 342 - 4,50 Golden Harvest, ihe nearest approach to ■iell..w 3 00 Cranda Flora Rubra, large blood red 2 I'O Gen. Beri'and, piuk.edp.'d salmon.. 150 Ko-HI-Noor, nghtr.se pink 1 50 L'Esparance, deep pink 1 50 L utetlan, rnsv salmon 1 50 Mme. Chaumy, deep ro.-y pink 2.U0 Ne Pius Ultra, bright pink, very fine 2.00 iro Per doz. $20 00 Osqood.deen cerise pink, good $.'.00 Olliclnalis Rub'a, crimsou ,. I TO 2000 Rosea, fl. pi 80J 15 00 Prolifera Tricolor, »hite, yelljw and 25.10 red 2.0O Pulcherrlma, daybreak pink shading 2500 to white 1.60 15 UO Queen Victoria, pure white crimson 3p"t in cei.ter 2 00 35.00 Rubra Triumphans, dee.i crimson, seiiil-doublf 2 00 35 00 Rubra Superba, large double crimson 2 00 1500 Umbellatum, wnite 21,0 12 OJ Vloloria Tricolor, roae center, white 12.0n wiih red m -rks ' 1 50 1200 Double White, In mixture 1.50 1200 Double Red. n iii'Xture 150 15 00 Doub a Pink, in mixture 150 16.00 Mixed, all colors 75 100 $15 00 800 15.U0 15.00 12.00 15.00 15 00 15.00 15.00 i2.ro liO) 12 00 8.00 6 00 fHir.JGo. Vaughan's Greenhouses, wes«prn wljenweil ripeued and cured in the shade. They are as free from disease as possible. Sizes and Prices for Fall Delivery. Healthy Bulbs up to Grade. Diameter. Per 100 IM to IH inch «5 00 IVi to3-iooh 7.00 Write for prices on largar lois. Vaughan's Seed Store, 84-86 Randolph St., Chicago. 14 t arclay St., New York Please mention the A merican Florist when writing, NEW HARDY ANNUAL. The Gold Medal Carmine-Flowered Tobacco Plant Nicotiana Sanderae Seeda in oriKinal purketa from all seedsmen throughout the Unixea stales. Go'd Medal, London, 1903. Gold Medal, Royal Ho ticultural Society of England, 1904. Fiist- dass Certificate and Barksean Medal by 24 mem- bers of Floral Committe, R. H. Society. Particulars, colored illustrations, etc., from SANDER & SONS, Vu^^l^^' WBOLESALB A«ENTS FOR THE tTNITSD STATES: HEN Y A. DREER Chestnut St. Philadelph a. Pa. J M T 0 BURN Cortl^nut St., New York V-UGH«NS . EEi STORE Chic go ana ntwVork. Rease mention the A merican Florzst wlien writing. H. WREDE, LUNEBURG, GERMANY, ^ I Cold Medal Hamburg, November 1897. lOOO strong Pips, So.Oi. Cash with Order. (^ase mention the A merican Florist when wrttin^- DUTCH BULBS For Forcing and Fall Planting. Just Received. Box 31 1 , Lake Forest, ill. Please mention the American Florist when writing, ONION WRITE FOR PRI.ES. Writ* for samoles and prices. VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE, Chicago. SPECIAL OFFER OF Bulbs and Decorative Plants Per 100 Lilium Harrisii, S to 7-in $ 3.60 " " 7 to 9-in 8.00 " Candidum. 22 ctm 4.50 Calla Elhiopica, 1| to if-in 600 Hya>inlh, Roman White, 12 to 15 ctm. per 1000 $26.00 Narcissus, Paper Wliite Grandiflora, 13 ctm. and up. per loOo $900 Asparagus Plumosus Robustus 4.00 " Plumosus 3.00 " Sprengeri. 2.50 Ptoris Tremula 2.50 Pleris Argyrea 2 50 Small Ferns for dislies, full list of best dwaif varieties, per lOOO $25 00 3.00 Small Palms for Center Plants to di-lies, 2|-inch pots, 6 to 8 inches high. Areca Lu escens 6.00 Keniia Btlmoreana 8.00 Per too Boston Ferns from bench. Each 4-inch pot s ze 15c S-inch pot size 2Sc 6-inch pot size 3Sc Celeslial Pepper, s-inch pot plants IS.OO Euphorbia Jacquinifolia, grand for winter pot plants, 3-inch 8.00 4-inch 12.00 Poinsetlia, young fresh stock, just right for pans, 2^inch 5.00 Each Latania Borbonica. 2Mn , 5 to 7 leaves, 7-in. pot $1.00 28-in., 6 to 8 leaves, 8-in. pot 1.50 28 to 30-in., 7 to 9 l.aves, 10-in. pot 2.50 Cycas Revoluta, 8 to 10 leaves 75 " " 10 to 12 leaves 1.00 " " 12 to IS leaves i.so The Storrs & Harrison Co. PAINESVILLE, OHIO. please mentzon the A meric ■'n Florist -uihen writing. PEONIES for EARLY PLANTING Choice seleetioo of named sorts. Strong young plants of three to five eyes and one to two yeara' growth since division. Far better than old stock freshly cut up. Apply for rales per thousaud. Alba Plena. Blush white guard petals. Lemon tint u ceuier. changing to clear white. Per doz., »2 50; per 1(10 Si5 0. Baaoonsf eld. De»p cherry rose. Late b'oomer. Per doz., »i 60. per 100, «10 00 Bercsford. Delicate rose with creamy petal- oi->es. Tipped carmine. Large bloom. Perdoz., $3 SO: per liO, $15.00. Delachil. U eo crimson. Late. Per doz., S2 00; per 100 $12 00. Delicailssima. Ulush rose with circle of buff und r guard peials. Very large and full to eenter. Slniiig roust habit. Per doz., $3 50; per 1 Oil. 115 00. Eclatante. Cherry rose to centt-r. Fu ) strong bl'oni. Earlv, Per doz. 183 00 per 100 $13.00. Festlva Aiba. Pure waxy white, flaked with carmine at center. Large full flower. Perdoz., $3.f0: per 100, S3i.00 Clobosa. Incurved form. Brilliant rose with salm,,ii center. Strong stem. Per doz., $1.50; per ItO $10.' 0. Humei. Clear solid pink. Late, Per doz,, $1,5: per lOj, $ 0.00, Lemolne. Solid color of delicate flesh white. Large lull bloom. Compact habit. Per doz., $351; per 100, $15(0 Madonna. Guard petals, pale rose. Center chaiuo's with rose tuft. Carmine tipped. Per dc-/... $3 00: p-r 100, $ OOJ. Maud Wild. Large, full ro«y pink. Showing yellow anthers. Per doz., $3.1,0, per 1. 0, $20.00. Ne Plus Ultra. Solid shade of brilliant rose. A erand full peta'ed flower. Per doz., $3.00; per 100 $ 3 00: per 1000 $10100. Offloinails Rubra Plena. Deeo crimson. Very early. Per d.)Z. *1,50. per lOO, $8.00: perlOO ,$7.o00. Qaeen Victoria. Guard petals blush white. Flesh liuted center. A grand, full flower. Very full and strong. Per d jz,. $J 50; per 100, $15.00, Rosamond. Bright clear pink, lipped pale ro^e. Very large and free. Per dozen, $2,50; per 100. $15,00, Rosea Superba. Guard petals and petaloides bright rose with a c rcle of salmon pink. Per doz . $3.50: per 100 $15.0 \ Rothscfifld. Guard petals bright rose with rich saliuDii cent-r. Her dozen. $2,u0: per 100, $13,r0. Rubra Triumplians Unlliaut deep crimson. A flue conirasimg color. Per doz,, $2.00; per 103, $13 00. Sal'iioln. Brilliant rose. Very full with thread- lik" salunn petals. P^r doz., $2.50: per 100. $15.00. Somerset. Pale rose with carmine tint and circle ol tiutf. Very full and large. Per doz,, $J.nn: per luo, $20,00 Washington. Nearly solid shade of delicate pink ^uil bloom. Early, Per doz,, $2.00; per 10 1. $12 00, Whilleyi. Large full white with creamy center. A ch .ice variety. Per doz,, $ !,S0; per 10 J, $15,00. Mixed Pink varieties. Per lOJ, $8.00; per luOO, $7o.0J, JAMES KING NURSERY, Elmhurst, 111. -ir»noivic sta. Please mention the American Florist to advertisers. 366 The American Florist. Sept. J J, r The Nursery Trade | *^ AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF NURSERYMEN. E. W. Kirkpatrick,McKinney.Tex.,PrGs. C. L. Watrous, Des Moines, la., Vice-Pres. George C. Seager, Rochester, N. Y., Sec'y. Thirtieth annual convention. West Baden Springs, Ind , June, 1905. An orchard fair to please, And pi asur for your mind, sir. You'd have— th-n plant ol trees The uut diiest you can find, uir. In birk they must bw clean, An ' fi lely grown in root, sir, Well trimmed in head. I Wten, And sturoy iu the bhcot, sir. The West Park Board, Chicago, is advertising for proposals to furnisli trees. The bids close September 27. Professor C. S. Sargent, director of the Arnold Arboretum paid a visit to Bighland park, Rochester, N. Y., and to Toronto recently to study collections ot flowering thorns. Atlanta, Ga. — Trade looks tip well with Otto Katzenstein & Company, and they anticipate good business with domestic and foreign consumers of trees, seeds and bulbs. North Abington, Mass.— The Bay State Nurseries are about to make exten- sive improvements. The packing house will be enlarged and the shipping facili- ties will be increased. Chlcagfo. The Peterson Nursery has removed the main nursery office to Lincoln and Peter- son avenues, where the nursery is located. The city office, however, Room 21 at 164 La Salle street, will be continued as head- quarters of the landscape department, which is constantly increasing in capacity and importance. Orders may be placed at this office. This firm has sent to the Horticultural Department of Cornell University eight species and 107 varieties of peonies to be planted in the peony testing fields. Austin, Tex. While fruit trees are the leaders in the Austin Nursery, F. T.Ramsey is devoting attention to some valuable native plants and shrubs, some of which in the future will be considered necessities in perma- nent landscape work. He has a tuberose from Mexico that is said to surpass any other variety he has been able to obtain. It is single and blooms from June until frost. He is collecting large numbers of cooperias of which there are three white varieties and one yellow. These rain lilies or fairy lilies, as they are called, spring up after every rain and are in full bloom in three days. Mr. Ramsey has introduced many new varieties of plums of which Gonzales is becoming the best known, but is being closely followed by Happiness. He has a million trees to pack this fall and his business is constantly extending. Hartford, Conn. The park commissioners met on Sep- tember 6 for the first time since July 10. An extra appropriation of $4,750 made by the council was announced. ' Superin- tendent Theodore Wirth was granted a leave ot absence Irorh September 20 to November 30. He will spend most of this time in Europe. A Pioneer Nursery. The W. & T. Smith Company, Geneva, N. Y., will soon complete a term of sixty years' continuous existence in the nur- sery business under practically the same management. The business was started in 1846 by William and Thomas Smith and in 1S92 was incorporated, William Smith, the president, being still active in New Pyramidal Amoor Privet. (At the P. J. Berckmans Company's nurseries-) its management. In the early days the business was largely that olgrowingfruit trees, and a great percentage of the old orchards in the country came from this nursery. With more recent years, how- ever, the demand for ornamental trees and plants has increased and the nursery has added n^w lines from time to time until now almost every variety of tree and plant adapted to this climate is grown. For many years this nursery has made a specialty oi improving orna- mental as well as Iruit trees by seltction, and great improvements in vigor and form have been accomplished by this method. For example, in budding Iruit trees the buds are always taken from trees which have shown the greatest vigor. In ornamental and forest trees it has been the practice of nurserymen generally to raise their stock from seed, and by so doing almost as many different forms and as many imperfect trees are obtained as one would get in growing fruit trees from seed. By careful selection of types, with particular attention given to vigor and form, strains of maples and elms in particular have been obtained, and by budding from these selected specimens trees are produced that are both uniform and perfect in habit of growth. One secret of this nursery's success has been its attention to detail and the knowledge that there could he no better advertise- ment than a satisfied customer. Outside of the ordinary line of trees, a full stock of which is grown, this firm has unusually fine blocks ot Bolleana poplar, Wier's cut-leaved maple, fern-leaved lin- den. Rivers' purple beech, cut -leaved and pyramidal birch, Catalpa Bungei. Ne- gundo maple, pyramidal oak, Cornus Spaethi and Cornus elegantissiraa, Ber- beris Thunbergii, named varieties ol lilacs grown on their own roots, strong home- grown clematis, a selected list of peonies, herbaceous phlox and a lull list of hardy roses. NiLES, Mich.— The Michigan Central's hothouses here have been enlarged to double their former capacity. The new buildings will hold not only the never failing supply of flowers, but in them will be raised thousands ol plants that in the spring time will be shipped to every part of the system, to ,be used in beautifying station grounds. Everett, Wash. — One of the recent enterprises to enter the commercial arena in this city is the City Floral & Seed Company. It has been under the per- sonal supervision of W. Wallmark, the proprietor, for two and a hall years. The office and salesrooms are at 1916V4 Hewitt avenue. The greenhouses and gardens are at the corner of Forty-third street and Broadway. A FIELD OF PiEONIA OFFICINALIS RUBRA. ■ (At Gilbert H. Wild's, Sarcoxie, Mo.) igo4. The American Florist. 367 LaST CSLL PEONIES NO charge for packing but not less than five plants of a variety at these lovtr prices. We guarantee our ^tocit true and will replace with three any plant which is not true to description. For full description send for illustrated price list. These prices are for STRONG DIVIDED PLANTS OF 3 TO 5 EYES or undivided when age is given. The sorts are listed by colors in their order. WHITE PINK ROSE RED FESTIVA MAXIMA, tallest double paper white. divided, $ .35 QUEEN VICTORIA or WHiTLEYI, best keeper and shipper " .12 MIME. BREON, blush guard " .15 FESTIVA or DROP A HITE, free paper white " .20 GOLDEN HARVEST, lemon center, blush guard « .20 MIME. CALOT, faint blush guard i-year-old " .40 MELANNE HENRY, large full pink " .25 HENRY IV, rosy pink " .10 CLARISSA, rosy pink. " .10 MLLE. ROSE RENOATLER, dark pink " .15 CONSTANT DEVERED, first rosy purple " .10 DUG OECAZE^, very large, deep guard " .10 CHARLES VE««DIE.R, most fragrant " .10 M. BARRAL, clear, solid rose " .30 ROSEA SUPERBA, late, clear rose " .10 PURPUREA DELACHEI, large, full black " .20 BO>SU£T, currant red " .20 2-year-oM, $1.00 " .35 (( .40 it .60 .( .75 « .75 u .40 » .40 » .60 « .40 tt .35 3-year-old, .50 2-year-old. .75 it .35 3-year-old. 1.25 2-year-old, .50 PETERSON NURSERY, Lincoln and Peterson Ave., Esiablished 1856. CHICAGO, ILL. California Privet. Packing free. Ptr ino inno SO COO 3 years. 3H to 3 leet $3.00 $28 01 50.0(10 2 veari 3 to 4 feet 2 75 yftiO 200 0 Hi 3 years, 3 to 3 fet t 2 3i 20 OD 20OU'O 2 v»an. 2'Uo21 inches 2.00 I .00 FO.fiiO *3 years, 15 to 30 inches 1.75 12.00 400,000 I year. litoHinches l.OJ 800 Cunlngs, Feb. And March. A in. .75 200 T'CfS, 3 year , heads 4 to 5 feet, each 20c Two HD 1 three year hare been cut back and transolanted, wbich makes them very bushy, wiih rine roots. 6O0 000 ASPARAGUS ROOTS. Per trOO Palmeit aud Karr s Maraiuuth. S-ynar $3 00 Pa'niPtto and B*rr s Mj-mmolh, 1 year 3.fi0 Write for Tr«de List. Remember, packing Iree on rail deliv-ry. J. H. O'HAGAN, Little Silver, N. J. River View Nukskries Jacs Smits, Ltd. XS (BKANCU AT B08K00P ) Wholesale Growers of gr„'i;^rntL' nursery st ck, pot-grown forcing plants. Lilacs a special y, Berlin and Hamburg Valley— the best quality. Catalogue free on demand. When in Euro e please inspect our nurseries. WUHOyH-BUSSUM, ngar *itim»d«in. Ii our B. R. Dtpot. The Cottage Gardens Go. (Inoorporatad.) Queens, Ions Island, New York. Nursery Book, giving descriptions of nursery stock, peonies, etc., mailed upon anplication. August Rolker & Sons, IMPORT TO ORDER Manatll Rose Stocks for grafting. Forolng Ulao*. Lily ol the Vall.y, Palms Bay and Box Tra.a, Decorative Plants and Shrubs Etc 31 Barclay St. or P. 0. Box 752, NEW YORK. SPECIALS For Tall 1904. I Herbaceous Paeonias A large stock of all the leading varie- ties at correct prices. • llAHflif DltlAV About 1 SO.ooo one-year field-grown plants in stock, the best nMlliy miUAi standard Varieties can be supplied in unlimited quantity. Large stocks of all the popular Perennials Including ASTERS, CAMPANULAS, COREOPSIS, DIANTHUS, DELPHINIUMS, FUNKIAS, GAILLARDIAS, HELIANTHUS, HELENIUMS, HEMEROCALLIS, HYPERICUMS, POPPIES, RUDBECKIAS, STOKESIAS, TRITOMAS, Etc., Etc. I Special list and prices on Paeonias and Phlox mailed on application. HENRY A. DREER, 714 Chestnut Street, PHILADELPHIA, PA. . 368 The American Florist. Sept. 2/f., Our Pastimes =\ =« Announcements of coming contests or other events of interest to. our bowling, shooting and sporting readers are solicited and will be given place in this column. Address all correspondence for this depart- ment to J. H. Pepper, 42 West 28th St., New York; Robt. Kift, 1725 Chestnut St., Philadel- \phia; or to the American Florist Co., Chicago « Cricket at Wilmington, Del. The Montgomery eleven, a body com- posed mainly of gardeners and florists of Villa Nova and Bryn Mawr, Pa., and having their headquarters at the nurser- ies of John G. Gardner, vyent down to Wilmington, Del., on Saturday, Septem- ber 17, taking with them their friends and retainers. At the Wilmington suburb of Edgemoor the party was met at the station by Mr. Jones, gardener to William Sellars, and conducted to the scene of war, where, after an informal lunch, the battle commenced. The opposing team was the Edgemoor Cricket Club eleven. The Montgomery's went to bat first, and during the first fifteen minutes of play they got the scare of their lives, as their batters went out in one, two, three order for ciphers. Their inning ended in a score of 67, which was low tor them, and the solemnity on those poor Mont- gomery faces was very sad indeed, as it looked as if they were surely booked for defeat this time. But it was only a scare after all. While the Edgemoor boys had some good bowlers and did fair fielding, they were weak at the bat and got dis- posed of for only 13. While a second inning was commenced, there was little interest in the game as the home team were hopelessly outclassed. A banquet was served at 6 o'clock at the town hall, which was followed by an informal con- cert until 9 o'clock, when the party took its way trainward. The features of the day were the good bowling ol the Gardners, father and two sons, the goose eggs of George and Neil Gardner, the batting of W. Lord, David- son. Carey and Duncan. John Lord made a good wicket keeper for the Edge- moors. He also sassed the umpire. I am told this is an unpardonable crime in cricket — the gentleman's game, as its devotees call it. Edward Campbell, of Edgemoor, and Stewart Lohman, o\ the Merion Cricket Club, acted as umpires. The latter also acted indefatigably as a squire of dames to the numerous charm- ing ladies who accompanied the visitors, and also to those of Edgemoor, who, by the way, received and deserved great encomiums for generous efforts for the comfort and entertainment of the visitors. The weather was ideal, and altogether the affair was a great success, and likely to become an annual event. Mr. Jones, who conceived the matter, deserves credit, as does his many able assistants, who worked so hard to put the thing through in proper shape. G. C. W. A Matinee at Dreshertown. A bright Saturday afternoon last month will long be remembered by the jovial party from Philadelphia and elsewhere who were fortunate enough to receive and sagacious enough to accept the invi- tation to come and "look over the nur- series and enjoy the fresh air and rural scenery of Montgomery county" un'ler the auspices and as the guests of Thos. B. Meehan. Fair Montgomery county was looking its best in evident anticipa- tion of the great event to take place on her soil, for not only was a carefree Saturday afternoon crowd of worthies to test herhospitality, but a match game of cricket was promised between the famous Montgomery eleven of Villa Nova under the command of John G. Gardner and the Gardeners' and Florists' eleven of Philadelphia under the leadership of George C. Watson. The "gathering of the clans" at the Reading terminal was punctuated by the customary merriment, and when, on arrival at Camp Hill, the train ^vas sup- planted by a conple of hay wagons, each drawn by four steeds, all were in the proper frame of mind for full enjoyment of the glorious ride of three miles through the most charming rural scenery imagin- able. Even Robert Kift, who in his excitement had purchased a ticket for a station a mile beyond, relinquishing his rights therein without a plaint. Mr. Meehan is to be congratulated on his keen discernment in planning for the gratification of hiscompany for the inner man was given the early and persistent The Youngest Florist. (Fred. Lemon. Jr., E. Q. Hill's grandson.) attention necessitated by the fresh air of Montgomery county and the thoughttul- ness displayed in making the tour through the 216 acres of nursery plantations in hay wagons instead of the usual tramp on such occasions was duly appreciated. It needed not the incitement of a good lunch to see that the nurseries were in splendid condition and that the stock raised in that rich clay soil of Dresher- town would grow anywhere. Acres of packing boxes and sheds of enormous capacity were good witnesses to the truth ol the statement that two carloads a dav during the shipping season was the usual record. The meadow selected for the test of skill at the wickets was not an ideal cricket ground but it had to suffice. The encyclopedias tell us that cricket is an English game, longcultivated with much zeal and pride and carried by its adher- ents into many parts of the world little suited to the exertion which it requires. This was one of those places, as fielder Edwin Lonsdale declared when annoint- ing himself with oil a few hours later. Alas for the Gardeners' and Florists' eleven. John Gardner just made a recon- naissance of their ranks to satisfy himself that no "ringers" were present this time and then he and his cohorts sailed in and "swatted" them. Yet so fresh v^as the air and so rural the scenery that nobody murmured and all would have been satis- fied to get vanquished again, if only they could be "still in Montgomery county." Pittsburg. Business is beginning to incline to the bright side, and while the increase is slow it seems definite. Low temperatures pre- vail and it feels as though a good, heavy frost is not far distant. Most all the rose stock is far from being desirable in quality, while local carnations are also very poor and scarce. This has been a great season for American Beauty roses, also asters, and both staples continue to be features of demand. Harrisii lilies, lily of the valley, orchids and violets have made their appearance. The Pittsburg Rose and Carnation Company has struck a new natural gas well on its premises. Gas was s«^ruck at about 2,000 feet. This is the second gasser within three years. As a fuel for greenhouse purposes it is more desirable and a great deal cheaper than coal. J. B. Murdoch & Company are actively engaged in the details necessary to the opening of their wholesale house. A large refrigerator, 7x9x24, will be installed, which will contain four coils of pipe for the distribution of cold air, which will be manufactured in the building. Harry Graves has withdrawn from the firm of Graves &Reisch, of Beloit, O. The business will now be conducted under the name of Reisch & Barber. Haller Brothers, of New Castle, Ind., have been shipping American Beauty roses to this market in quantity. Mrs. E. A. Williams has a very attrac- tive exhibit at the Pittsburg exposition. Ed Reid, of Philadelphia, .it shipping some very good carnations to this city. Arthur James has opened a store at 638 Braddock avenue, Braddock, Pa. Thomas Ulum & Company are repaint- ing their store. Visitors: J. A. Peterson, Cincinnati, O.; Mr. Jansen, New York; Arthur Lang- hans. Wheeling, W. Va. E. L. M. St. Paul. Trade has been slow in picking up so far this fall, due a good deal to the fine weather which has kept garden flowers in good shape. Roses and carnati^^0^^ ' ^HH^ffii iir^'j-A:^ ^ 't- ^ C»«.M«n<> TH= T«Lt GROWER and BLOIW PRODUCER. $6.00 per lOO; 850.00 per 1000. r ragranS* white, like ILLUSTR TION, «9.00 per lOO: $80.0J per 1 00.. For prices on FESriVA MAXIMA, E«RLY PINK and PINKISH YELLOW, write GILBERT H. WILD, Sarcoxie, Mo. Bay State Nurseries. HIgh-Grade Nursery Stock of Every Description. Fres from Disease. Careiully packed. Price* Reasenable. Personal attention given to every ord.r. A few r.eadera: BERBERIS THUNBERCII, SPIPAEA VAM HOUTTEI and CLEMATIS PANICU- LATA bv the ibousaud. NORWAY M&^LE Extra fine, all sizes, in carload lots. CALIFORNIA PR VET, «i >.00 to $30 GO piT lOOl. RHOOOOENORON Maximum oud KALMIA LATIFOLIA in carloads or smaller quantity. Wholesale Trade List on Application. WINDSOR H. WYMAN, North Abington, Mass. 370 The American Florist. Sept. 2/}., Syracuse, N. Y. P. E. Quinlan & Company are now receiving the first crop of roses from their new range and the quality is excellent. They retail from $1 to $4 per dozen Carnations are coming in well and retail for 50 to 75 cents per dozen. The Queens are especially beautiful. Trade has been good and considerable design work has been turned out. One of the windows of the Quinlan store has a very attractive display of carnations and foliage, the Harry Fenn carnation being a' prominent feature. A ready sale is reported on the Boston and Pierson ferns. There will be a contest of the will of John Thatcher, who for many years con- ducted greenhouses and market gardens on the Sand Hill road running out of Brighton avenue. Mr. Thatcher was 70 years old wheti he died and he left all his estate amounting to $10,000 to his widow. Three half sisters from England are here to contest the document. Wheadon &,Hencle, the new firm, are well satisfied with business. "For a new firm," said Mr Wheadon, "we have done surprisingly well. Our store trade is pickinfr up and we have had our share of funeralsand weddings. Octoberisalways an excellent month and the indications are that we will do a lot of business dur- ing the next thirty days." Albert H. Davis, formerly assistant rose grower for P. R. Quinlan & Com- pany, has built .a rose and carnation house at the comer of Wilbur and Bryant avenues and has made an auspicious start in business for himself Henry Morris was successful this sea- son with his asters in spite of the fact that the crop was a failure with a great many. He has some good longiflorum lilies. A. J. B. Leavenworth, Kas. — Byrnes & Kat- zung made themselves solid with the police by presenting each member with a buttonhole bouquet on the occasion of a recent parade. Winchester, MASS.-Ex-Representati ve and Mrs. Samuel Twombly last week cele- brated the sixty-first anniversary of their marriage. Mr. Twombly was for many years in the florist business here and in Boston. HOW TO EARN $20 to $50 PER WEEK. This is an advertisement but is worthv of your careful consideration, as it is a bonifiJe offer to the readers of the American Florist for their services this winter— whole or part time. If you mjan business it will pay you to write to the Spaulding Company and get their proposition. Whither you are exoe'ienced in their line or not they will outfit you free and instruct you fully each week, so that vou will positively make as much as stated above, in cash, and in addition thereto will receive many premiums, not chrap, trashy things but useful and v.luable articles which they send their 5alesmen free, from time to time, by way of appreciation and encouragement. Working for th m is not like representing an ordiniry nursery concern, for thev are nuiser\men of national reputation and can be depended upon to fultillall agreements with salesmen and customers. They will make life easy and prosperous for you if you give them the chance. Write ihem to-day for full particulars. —ADDRESS SPAULDING NURSERY & ORCHARD CO., spauldinc, ill. Trade Mark "Brother Jonathan." ST «JOSCPH MISSOUR.I "The handsomest farm paper in ^meiica." Twenty to sixty pages a month, handsomely illustrated. Sub- scription price fifty cents a year. 40,000 Copies a Month Advertising rate $3 80 per inch. It you desire to reach the best class of farmers in America, those who are buyers of fruit and ornameptal trees and plants, it will pay you to advertise in The Fruit-Grower. Send for free sample copy, swo'n circulation state- ment bv slates, and booklet, "The Evolution of an Idea." Ask about the Eastern Edition. THE FRUIT-GROWER CO., 408 South 7th St., ST. JOSEPH, MO. GRAND NEW RED ROSE Etoile de France The most vigorous, the best bedder and Forcing RED Rose ever introduced. Color velvet crimson. For prices see issue of September 1 7. Ready for distribution Nov. 1, 1904, by the raiser. J. PERNET-DUCHER, VFNISSIFUX-LES-LYONS. (Rhone. France) Three Grand Paeonias FESTIVA MAXIMA, while. Qu'fn of a'l Pa?OTiiaf , true s'ock, Si.OO per dnz : $40,00 per ICO. RICHARDSON'S RUBRA SUP^oBA. *^.w\ p»t doz. S» 00 per lOO. LAOY BRAMWELL, pink, St.OO per doz.; $35.00 per lOa Other varieties in pink and red, strong roots, $10.00 per 100. American Beauty Plants. strong American Beauty pjants, 3-) ear old, to force for Xmas, pet 100 $8.00 CHICAGO CARNATION CO., Joliet, III. FOR FALL PLANTING — Also of The lARCEST and MOST COMPLETE Collections in the U. S. of both FRUIT and ORNAMENTAL Trees nrkCBC ^^nJtnB;^ ^ummc and all other kinds of Choice Nursery Stock. KU9C9, UKAKEIS, 9nKUD9« llluetrated dstcrlptive Catalogue FREE. ELLWtNGER & BARRY, Rochester, N. Y. MT HOPE NUBSE»IES Established 1840. AMERICAN TREE SEEDS AND PLANTS Our Descriptive Catalogue of American Seeds and Plants is noxv reaay .or ma li.. g. Ask for it,, OTTO KATZENSTEIN & CO , Tras Seed and Plant Specialists ATLANTA, CA. The Conard & Jones Co., Philadelphia Rambler. Flowers brighter and much more double than Criti sm Rambler, strong grower, blooms earlier and does notbleac.n ont. 2H-lnch plants $600 per ICO; $50.' 0 per 1000 4-iooh plants ZiOperdoz.; I.VOO per 100 &-inch plants .... 3.C0 per doz,; 22.5J per lUO WLSI bROVt, P*. Please mention the A merican Florist when wriliAg. When In Europe come and see us and iDspeot our extensive Nurseries. Gouda is our railroad depot haudy, fancy oriumentu. nursery stock. J. Blaauw & Co., BOSKOOP, HOLLAND. Catalogue tree on demand. Headquartera for the famous ColoradoBrae Spnioea, purest, bluest sttals Please mention the A nU-iean Florist when writing. PEONIES. Festiva Maxima $35.00 per 100 Fine White, generally called Queen Victoria 9.00perlCO Rose, the tnll-growing, heavy-bloom- ing var ety 6 00 per 100 For other varieties or I'OO rale write GILBERT H. WILD, Sarcoxie, Mo. Please mention the American Florist when writing. CALIFORNIA PRIVEL A large Ptock of extra fine, well furnished two year plants from one to four feet Grades muon higher than most sto k seat out. .'satisfaction guarantend. Get my prices before you place > our order. Address CHAS. BLACK, hiohtstown. Vease mention the American Florist whenwriting. tg&4- The American PlorisT. 3?i DECORATIVE PLSNTS. We are offering at the present time some exceptional values in Decorative Plants, especially in the line of large Kentias, the principal sizes among w^hich are quoted below. If your supply requires replenishing, now is the time to stock up at most favorable prices. MADE-UP PLANTS OF KENTiA FORSTERIANA. Each 12 inch tubs, 3 to 4 plants in a tub, 7 feet high $20.00 12 inch tubs, 3 to 4 " " 6 to 7 " IS.OO 10 inch tubs, 3 " " 6 to 6K " 12.60 9 inch tubs, 3 " " 6M to 6 " 7.60 9 inch tubs, 3 " " 6 to 6!4 " 6.60 8 inch tubs, 3 " " 4to4V4 " 6.00 6 inch pots, 8 to 4 " " IVi " 60 SINGLE PLANTS OF KENTIA FORSTERIANA. 12 inch tubs, 6 to 7 leaves, 7 to 8 12 inch tubs, 6 to 7 '■ 6!4 10 inch pots, 6 to 7 •' 6 10 inch pots, 6 to 7 " 6Hto6 9 inch pots, 6 to 7 " 6 to 6!^ 8 inch pots, 6 to 7 " 4H 8 inch pots, 6 to7 " 4 7 inch pots, 6 " 36 6 inch pots, 6 " 32 to 36 6 inch pots, 6 " 30 to 32 6 inch pots, 6 " 28 to 30 feet high $26.00 12.60 1000 760 " 6.C0 6.00 " 4.00 inches high 2.00 " 1.60 " 1.26 1.00 SINGLE PLANTS OF KENTIA BELMOREANA. 10 inch pots, 6 to 7 leaves, 42 to 48 inches high $6.00 10 inch pots, 6 to 7 6 inch pots, 6 to 7 6 inch pots, 6 6 inch pots, 6 to 6 4 inch pots, 6 to 6 36 to 42 30 to 36 28 to 30 20 to 22 16 to 18 4X0 160 1.26 .75 .36 ARAUCARIAS. We have an immense stock of the following sizes all of which will be found of exceptional good value. ■•utlULUUIUIUIli ARAUCARIA EXCELSA. Each. 4 inch pots, 8 to 10 inches high, 3 tiers 50 6 inch pots, 12 to 14 inches high, 3 to 4 tiers 75 6 inch pots, 14 to 16 inches high, 4 tiers 1.00 6 inch pots, 16 to 18 inches high. 4 tiers 1.25 7 inch pots, 20 to 24 inches high, 4 to 5 tiers 1.60 ARAUCARIA EXCELSA GLAUCA, Each. 6 inch pots, 13 to 16 inches high, 3 tiers $1.26 7 inch pots, 16 to 18 inches high, 4 tiers 1.76 7 inch pots, 22 to 24 inches high, 4 to 6 tiers 2.00 ARAUCARIA ROBUSTA COMPACTA. 6 inch pots, 10 inches high, 2 to 3 tiers $1.26 6 inch pots, 12 inches high, 3 tiers 1.50 7 inch pots, 16 inches high, 3 to 4 tiers 1.76 For a complete list of Seasonable Stock see our current wholesale catalogue. HENRY A. DREER, 714 Chestnut St., Philadelphia. FIELD PLANTS, FIRST SIZE. Per 100 Per 1000 Cressbrook 5.00 $ Crusader lO.OO 80.00 Gov. Woloott 6,00 50.00 Indianapolis 10.00 90.00 Mrs. M. A. Patten 12.00 100.00 The Belle 10 00 90.00 Asparag^us Flumosus Nanus. We are headquarters. 2-inoh pots per doz.,50; per 100 $2.50 ASPARAGUS PLUM05US SEEDLINGS per 100, 1.60 Per flat of lOOO, 14.00 Celestial Pepper. One of the very best of Christmas plants. Strong plants, 4-inoh pots per doz., tl 25; per 100, JIO.OO Strong plants, 5-inch pots per doz. , 2.50; per 100, 20.00 THE NEW FERN Nephrolepis Fiersoui. We have a fine stock of this beautiful Fern, all pot-grown plants ready for September delivery. At same price as Boston Ferns. NEPHROLEPIS EXftLTATA BOSTONIENSIS. We have the finest stock in the West. All our plants are pot-grown bushy stock, well furnished with fronds from the pot up, and cannot be compared with thecheap, long-drawn-up, lifted stock from the bench. A sample shipment will convince you of our superior stock. SIOCK READY LAST OF AUGUST. Each Per doz. Per 100 2}i-inoh pot plants. 3 ., pans THE NEW FERN .$2,00 to . 3,00 to . 4.00 to .50 .75 1.00 1,60 2,50 3 50 5.00 $ .50 1.10 2.50 500 7.00 9.00 16.00 $ 4,00 8,00 20.00 40 00 .50.00 05.00 Nephrolepis Scottii. We have a large stock of this new fern; well-grown pot plants. Per doz. Per 100 Per doz. Per 100 4-inoh pots $5,00 $)0.00 6- inch pots $16.00 $100.0 J 5 inch pots 8.00 60 00 7-inch 18.00 Fine slock of PALMS, AR 4UCARIA5, RUBBER?, SMALL FERN 3, etc. Write for our special list. CHICAGO, VAUGHSN'S GREENHOUSES, Weslem Spring.. III. PIERSON FERNS strong Rooted Runners $3 00 per 100 Strong 214-mch pots 5 00 per 100 Strong 3-inch pots 8.00 per 100 strong Eooted Eunners $3 00 per 100 BAUR FLORAL COMPANY, Erie, Pa. CYCLAMEN SPLENDEN5 GI6ANTEUM HYBRIDS. Finest strain in the world, in four true colors, well budded plants with good foliaee, from 5-inch pots, $3 50 per doz.; $20.00 per 100. Satisfaction guaranteed. PAIL MADCR, EastStroudsburg, Pa. SMIL3X PLANTS, strong, bushy stock in 2H-in. pots, $1S per 1000, ASPARAGUS SPRENGERI, good healthy stock. ZH-ia. pots, $2.00 per 100. ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS, good healthy stock, 2t.(-in. pots, $2.60 per 100. BOSTON FERNS, both 6&6-in., 26c & 36c each. Above prices cash with order. JOHN BROD, Miles Center, III. 3t2 The American Florist. Sept. 24, Louisville. The past week has been one that has kept up to about the average, probably a little better than the week belore. A bank opening Saturday caused a slight demand for choice flowers. Roses are of good quality but with the exception of American Beauty are rather short in stem. The demand has been steady, especially for the latter. The supply is adequate. Carnations have been arriv- ing and the demand has been very good. There seems to be a great amount of sleepiness among shipped stock this year. Dahlias of good quality can be had in quantity, but unfortunately there is not much demand for this class of stock in Louisville. Short white flowers for funeral work seem to be a general scarcity at present. C. H. Kunzman has had about all of his carnations benched. The stock is probably a little smaller ' than was desired, but is standing nicely. His red. Number 38, seems to be a prom- ising variety, and will probably be heard from next winter. Mr. Kunzman recently had a shipment of carnation plants which unfortunately, with the exception of one crate, were very unsat- isfactory. This one is looking well and is planted on the same bench next to some of the others which probably have reached the dump by this writing. This doesn't look well for the shipper. Mr. Kunzman is contemplating the building of a new home. Charles W. Reimers' place is one well worthy a visit considering the time of the year. Roses, chrysanthemums and poinsettias are worthy of mention, while the carnations are in good condition and look promising. Mr. Reimers had a lot of his American Beauty roses exhibited at the recent club meeting, which proved the fine quahty ot his stock. Jacob Schulz recently visited the Hon- aker establishment at Lexington, Ky., and seemed well pleased with the busi- ness methods of that enterprising firm. F. L. S. South Feamingham, Mass— Fire in the boiler house at the greenhouses of B. P. Winch, August 30, had to be fought with buckets but was confined to the boiler house by hard efforts. The loss on building and machinery was $2,500, partially insured. A Sure Money-imaker PUNT NOW. Narcissus Alba Plena Odorata, per lOCO S5.00 Narcissus Potticus, single, per 1000 3.60 Strong Al home grown stock. Write for prices on large lots. H. A. . JA.EXIW, New Bedford, Mass. freesia Bulbs. CSLIFORNI^I GROWN. Cholco, H to M-inch, per 100, 65o;'per 1000, S5 00. Flrsl Quality, % to i4-inch, per 100, 45c; per 1000, $3.00. Samples mailed on application. Yaughan's Seed Store, CHICAGO: 84-86 Randolph St. NEW YORK: 14 Barclay St. 150,000 FIELD GROWN CARNATIONS. QUEEN LOUISE, white... 06 ENCHANTRESS, light pink 10 CHICAGO, red 06 MRS. E. A. NELSON, pink 06 FLORIANA, pink .05 ETHEL CROCKER, pink OS ELDORADO, yellow 05 FLORA HILL, white 06 LORNA, white .06 HARRY FENN, crimson J36 WM. SCOTT, pink .OS ORIOLE, scarlet OS MERMAID, pink .05 DOROTHY, pink OS J. L. DILLON, Bloomsburg, Pa. Field -Grown CARNATIONS strong, Healthy Plants, Free From Disease. WHITE. Per 100 White Cloud $4.50 Norway 500 Her Majesty 5-00 Queen Louise 5 00 PINK. Mrs. Lawson 6.00 Cressbrook 4.50 Guardian Angel (Sport) 4.50 Enciiantress 8.00 Mrs. Higihbotham 4.50 Morning Glory 5-00 RED. Mrs. Potter Palmer 5.00 America 4.00 Estelle 6.00 Harlowarden 4.50 VARIEGATED. Prosperity Per 1000 $40.00 40.00 4500 40,00 55.00 40.00 40.00 75.00 40.00 45.00 40.00 35.00 60.00 40.00 6.00 50,00 WIETOR BROS., 51 Wabash ilvenue, CHICACO. please mention the Aineytcan Florist when writing, GROWN Carnations MRS. LAWSON per 100, $5.00 FLORA HILL " 4.50 PERU , " 4.50 WHITE CLOUD " 4.50 QUEEN LOUISE " 4.50 SMILAX, 3 inch, strong " 3.00 ASPARAGUS Plumosus Nanus, 3-inch " 5 00 SGHARFF BROS., Van Wert, Ohio. Please mention the American Florist when writing. Extra Large Field-Grown Carnation Plants. Gov. "Wolcott Her Majesty Marian ) $5.00 per 100; White Cloud ^ **=••"' "•' ""•"• Floriana..... S. J. REUTER, , WESTERLY, R. Fine Healtiiy Field-Grown Plants. No Stem Rot, Per 100 Per 1000 LAWSON, pink $5.00 $45.00 NELSON, pink 5.00 45.00 GUARDIAN ANGEL, pink 3.S0 30.00 HIGINBOTHAM, pink 4.00 35-00 FLORA HILL, white 3.50 30.00 WHITE CLOUD, white 4.00 35.00 QUEEN LOUISE, white 4.00 35-00 PERU, white 4.00 3500 JOOST, pink 4.00 3S00 LORD, pink 4.00 35-00 ESTELLE, red 5.00 45-00 6E0. REINBERG, 51 Wabash Avenue, Carnation Plants. CHEAP FOR CASH. Long as they last, $3.50 per 100; $30 per 1000. Lawson, M. Glory, Gomez, America, Hill, Lillian Pond, Daybreak, Crane, Perfection. ENCHANTRESS, $5.00 per hundred. A lot of new and standard varieties mixed, at $2.50 per 100; $20 per 1000 SMILAX, 6 to 9 ft. strings, 15c; $1.25 perdoz. ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS, 10 to 15 ft., heavy strings, 40c each; $4.00 per doz. W. H. Watson, LAPEER, MICH. FIELD-GROWN CARNATIONS LARGE HEALTHY PLANTS. MORN ING GLORY ( % 4.00 per 100: JOOST, CROCKEES.....! 35.00 per 1000. Pot-GrowK in 3, 3^ and 4-inch. Good Bunchy Plants. 500 LAWSON I 300 CROCKER ^ J4.00 per ICO. 300 JOOST I 1 025 So. Cameron St.. HARRISBURC, PA. G. HANSON, igo4. The a mer i ca -n Fl orist. 373 Field-Grown Carnations It Has Baen a Good Growing Season With Us and Plants are in Fine Siiape, Strong and Bustiy. WHITE. Per JOO JOOO FLORS HILL 4.oo 35.00 Peru 6.00 50.00 Norway 5.00 40 00 Queen Louise 5.00 40.00 PINK. Mrs. T. W. Lawson $6.00 $50.00 Mrs. Nelson 5.00 45.00 Mrs. Higinbotham 4.00 35 00 Guardian Angel 4.00 35.00 McKinley 6.00 50 00 RED. Chicago 6.00 50.00 Mrs. Ine 4,00 35.00 Roosevelt 6 00 50.00 Estelle 6.00 50.00 Harlowarden 4.50 40.00 VARIEGATED. Mrs.Bradt 6 00 50,00 All Stock sold under express condition that if not satisfactory it is to be returned immediately, when money will be refunded. PETER REINBERG, 51 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. Piease mention the Ame-ncan Florist when writing, SURPLUS Carnations 2.000 FLORA HILU 2.000 QUEEN LOUISE. Will sell cheap to close out. Write for prices. Limestone land. No stem rot. I give my personal attention to packing. U. S., Wells Fargo and American Express. W. SABBANSKY, Kenton. Ohio. CARNATIONS. Cloan, stocky Plants, guaranteed ri-inch pots, bushy plants, 10 to 12-inohes high, 8 tiers, 50c. 5H-inoh pots, 13 to 15 inches high, 3 to 4 tiers, 60o. 5Ji to 6-inoh pots, 17 to 19 inches high, 3, 4 and 5 tiers, 75c. 6-inoh pots, 20, 32, 24 inches high, 4, 5 and 6 tiers, 80o, 90c and Sl.OOeach. GREAT BARGAINS IN KENTIA PALMS. 4000 KENTIA FORSTERIANH, 3-inch pots, made-up plants, 3 in a pot, 16 to 18 inches high, 8 to 10 leaves, 15o each by the dozen; per 100, $12.00; per 500, $50.00. 4-inch pots, made-up, 30c. KENTIA FORSTERIANA and BELMOREANA, 6-inch pots, 5 to 7 leaves, 30 to 40 inches high, 75c to $1.00 each. KENTIA FORSTERIANA, made-up plants, 7-inch pots, 40 to 48 inches high, witb 6 smaller, about.18 to 20 inchei high, set around, $1.50 each. COCOS WEDDELUANA, 3-inch pots, very strong, S12 00 per 100. ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS NANUS, 3-in. pots, strong, $6.00 per 100. : CYCA5 REVOLUTA, 6, 7 and 8-inoh pots, from 5 to 20 leaves at 8c per leaf. FICUS ELASTICA, (Belgium), 4-inch pots, 25c. Home Grown Rubbirs, 5, 5H, 6-inch pots, from 10 to 17 leaves, 16 to 37 inches high, 30c, 40c, 50o each. Specimens in 6 iind 7-inch pots, very strong and bushy. 30 inches high, 75c each. ARECA LUTESCENS, made-up plants, 3 in a pot, 6-inch, 30 to 35 inches high, 75c: 5i4-inch pot, 30 inches high, 3 in a pot, 50c; 5- inch, 25 to 30 inches high. 3 in a pot, 30c. LATANIA BORBONICA, 5M-inch pots, strong, 35c; 6 inch pots, 50c. ADIANTUM CUNEATUM, (Maiden Hair Fern). 2y2-inch, $5.00 per 100; 4-inch pots, bushy, $1.80 per doz. PIERSONI FERNS, 5 to 6-inch pots, 35 to 50c. No more 4-inch. BOSTON FERNS, out of 5Vi-in., 25 to 30c. BOSTON FERNS, 6- inch pots, 2-feet high, 18 to 20 fronds. 50o. ACORUS GRAMINEUS, variegated grass, for dishes, $1.00 per dozen. PRIMULA GHINENSIS, for Xmas blooming, John Rupp's strain, 4-inch pots, $8.00 per 100. Cash with order please. All goods travel at pur- chasers' risk. Godfrey Asclimauu, Wholesale Grower and Importer ol Pot Planti. Bell Phone Tioga 3669 A. 1012 Ontario St., Philadelphia, Pa. AMERICAN FLORIST COMPANrS DIRECTORY FOR 1904. THIS 1904 Trade Directory is fully revised to date, with thousands of new names and changes of addresses. It contains 412 pages, including complete lists of the Flo- rists, Seedsmen and Nurserymen of the United States and Canada. These lists are arranged both by states and all alphabetically. It also contains lists of Firms that issue catalogues. Horticultural Supply Concerns, Parks, Cemeteries, Landscape Architects, Experiment Station Horticulturists, Botanical Gardens, Leading Foreign Houses, and much other conveniently indexed and valuable trade informa* tioQ. PRICE $2.00 POSTPAID. THE AMERICAN FLORIST GO. 324 Daarborn Street, CHICAGO, ILL., U. S. A. S76 The American Florist. Sept. 24, ARRIVED IN Al CONDITION Cattleya Percivaliana 85% LEAVED BULBS. Wriie for samples and prices at once. Julius Roehrs, IMPORTER and GROWER OF ORCHIDS, Rutherford, New Jersey. Please mention the A merican Florist when writing. Per 100 Plumosus Nanus, 2V4-inch pots, per 1000 .....$20.00; $2.50 100 Piersoni Ferns 10.00 100 Boston Ferns 8.00 Forbesi 2.00 Cinerarias, Sept. 1 2.00 Pansy Plants, Sept., per lOOO $2.50 .60 Vinca Variegala, field-grown 3.00 CASH JOS. H. CUNNINGHAM, Dataware, 0. Pease mention the American Florist when writing. Boston Ferns. strong bushy plants, from bench, ready for 5- inoh pot8, 20o each. ASPARAGUS SPRENCERI. SJ^-inch, very strong, ready for immediate shift, $2.60 per 100; $20.00 per lOOO. Cash. H. N. tATON. So. Sudbury. Mass. Asp. Plumosus Per 100 1000 S-inoh 8300 $25.00 3-inoh 800 70.00 Cash with order please. Anyone in need of 5,000 or 10,000 2-inch, write for prices. Idliwi d Greenhouses, 337 Main St., Memphis, Tenn. tease mention the A merican Florist when writinz. Geo. Wittbold Go., 1867 Buoklnpham PI., CHICAGO, ILL. Send for Price List on GOOD PERNS. BOSTON FERNS, short and bushy, each, 50a; per dozen, $6.00; per 100, $45.00. PIERSON FERNS, fine bushy plants, $1.00 each; 8-inch, $1.23 each. JOHN SCOTT, Brooklyn, N. Y. Keep street Greenhouses. Please mention the A merican Florist when writing. Asparagus Plumosus Nanus. strong 2i4-inoh plants, $2.00 per 100; $20.00 per 1000. 3-inch. $3.50 per 100; $30.00 per 1000. New crop Shasta Daisy Seed, trade pkt., 25c; 1 02., $5.00; 1 lb., $60.00. Charges prepaid. Terms Cash or C. O. D. LOOMIS FLORAL CO., Loomis, Cal. Boston Ferns. 2V5-inoh, $4 00; 3-in., $8.00; 4-in., $15.00; 5-in., $25.00; 6-in., $40.00; 7-in., $60.00; 8-ln., $r6.00 per 100. Piersoni Ferns, 3 in., $6.00; 6-in., $36.00; 7-ln., $50.00 per 100 Asparagus Plumosus, 2M-in., $3.00 per 100. DAVIS BROS., Morrlion, III., and Ganava, III. ASSIGNEE'S AUCTION SALE. We again call ATTENTION to our aUCTlON SaLE OF PLANTS Wednesday and Thursday, October 12fh and 13fh, 1904. WE WILL SELL WITHOUT RESERVE a large quantity of Desirable and Seasonable Plants in the best possible condition for Immediate Retailing or for growing on. This is AN OPPORTUNITY TO STOCK UP at your own price. JOHN BURTON, Assignee for ROBERT CRAIG & SON, 49lh and Market Sts., PHiLADELPniA, PA. WIILrl^ .A.I.<90 »EiX^Xw WITHOUT RESERVE at SAME TIME and PLACE A. F'lViB LOT Of Pandanus Veltchli, Large Areca Lutescens, Boston Ferns, particularly well grown, Dracaenas and other Specialties. Send for catalogue. FERNS. FROM BENCH BOSTON, fit for 5-inoh, lOo. 4-inch, 8c. PX£^wSOXT, ready for 5-inch, 25c; RUNNERS, 2c; extra strong, 4c. DBL. ALYSSUM, BABY PRIMROSE, 2 in, 2c. RUBBERS, 4-inch, 25c; 5-inch, 35o. Top grown. COREOPSIS LANCEOLATA, fiield-grown, 2c. DAISIES. Snowball, Longfellow, Giant Red, $3.00 per 1000. FORCET-ME-NOTS. 3 varieties, $3.00 per lOCO. ASP. PLUMOSUS NANUS, 2-inch, 2Vic. ASP. SPRENCERI, 2 inch. 2c. Pansies. 200,000 Extra Strong Stocky Plants. Giant of best sorts, equal to any, $2.60 per 1000; $4.60 per 2000. CiSH BYER BROS, Chambersburg, Pa. A FEW 600D THINGS YOU WANT. KENTIA BELMOREANA and FORSTERIANA PALMS. 3, 4, 5 and 6-inch, $12, $25, $40, $100 per 100. BOSTON FERNS, 5-inoh, $30 per 100. From beds, tor 2, 3 and 4-inch pots, $4. $8, $15 per 100 DRACAENA INDIVISA,2, 3, 4, 5-inch, 12, $5, $10 and $25 per 100. ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS, 2 and 3-in., (4 and $8 per 100. ASPARAGUS SPRENGERI, 2 and 3-in., $3 and (5 per ICO. GERANIUMS in all best varieties, rooted cuttings and 2 and 3-inch pots, $1.25, $2.50 and $5, per 100. CHINESE PRIMROSE 3-in., $4.00 per 100. BEGONIA REX. 2-in., $4; 2% and 3-in., $6 per 100. CARNATIONS, field-grown, Crocker, Queen Louise and Goodenough, $5.00 per 100. CINERARIAS, 2-inch, $2.00 per 100. CASH OR C. O. D. CEO. M. EMMANS, NEWTON, N. J. Asparagus Sprengeri. Extra strong large bushy plants. Ready to cut, 4-inch pots. If taken soon $2 03 per 100. Cash with order. F. WALKER & CO., BOX 3 1 e, NEW ALBANY, IND. 100,000 EXTRA STRONG Asparagus Plumosus Nanus. 2-INCH, $20.00 PER 1000. 3-INCH, $3.50 per 100; $30.00 per 1000. Cash, Express Prepaid. 250 at 1000 Rate. California Carnation Co. Loomis, Cal. I" Please mention the American Florist whenwriting. Palms and Asparagus Cheap. PerlM Latania Bor., Z-in. pot, seed leaves.. 3.00 ■■ '■ 3-in. pot, 16-18 in., S-Schr. Ivs. 12.00 •• •' 5-in. pot, 18-20 in., 3-4 chr. Ivs. 15.00 ■■ " 6-in. pot, 20-24 in., 4 chr. Ivs. 20.00 Kentia Bel., 2M-in. pot, 6- 8 in. ,2 leaves. .10.00 " " 3 -in. pot, 8-10 in., 3-4 leaves. .12.60 " " 4 -in. pot, 12-16 in., 4-6 leaves. .16.00 Aipangut Sprengeri. 2-inch $2.00 Asparagus Plumosus Nanus, 2-inch 2.50 " " " 3-inch 5.00 SHERMAN NURSERY CO., CHARLES CITY. lA. Please mention the American Florist when writing. Rooted Cuttings. mir^UMrD 1 Surplus of these two varieties ZirJriV.V.^ > ready now at $1.25 per 100; $10.00 PERKINS J per 1000. Send for complete list. All good bedding sorts. Cuttings well-grown and carefully packed. ALBERT M. HERR, LANCASTER, PA. igo4. The American Florist. 377 Orchids ! ^ We have on hand the following imported Orchids in finest condition: Cattleya Trianie, C. Gasljelliana, C. Gigas, Odontoglossum ^rande. O. crispum, (Alexandras), Oncidium Criapum, O. barbatum. Also quantities of established orchids now in sheath and spike. Lager & Hurrell, summit, n. j. Orchid Growers and Importers. Please mention the American Florist whenwriting. SPECIALTIES ROSES, from S-lnoh poti, ■ RacA CARNATIONS, for all deUTu;, '" "«»' CHRYSANTHEMUMS. Va»i<>4i«>a SMiLAX. VIOLETS. YariBiica Piloei Low. Send for Lilt. WOOD BROTHERS. Fishkill, N.Y. Violet Plants. Hardy plants, such as Wisconsin climate produces. Princess of Wales and Marie Louise, $4.50 per 100. HOLTON&HUNKELCO."'^^'?s"'^=^' Please mention the A metican Florist when zvtiiing, VIOLET PLANTS iS.\. I2,000 XO I5,000 Lady Campbell Violet Plants Field-grown, $15.00 per 1000, delivered at express office. Cash with order. J. M. BRAMHAM, Waldrop, Va. Grower of Violet Plants for the Trade. bEgoMsT 2^-lnch pots, $15.00 per 100. Write for prices en large lots. Stock guaranteed absolutely free from disease. THOMAS ROLAND, Nahant, Mass Please mention the A merican Florist when writing. Cannas, Dablias, Phlox and other outdoor flowers are now at their best at Western Springs. The trade is cordially invited to icspect them now before frost. VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE, Chicago. VIOLETS. P.,» Field grown S4.00 Double pink P«HIAS 6.00 BOUVARDIAS 4.C0 8REVILLEA, 2 ft 15.00 OBCONICA PRIMROSE. 3-inch, each 3c Double White PRIMR0SES,4to6orowns 15o LEVANT COLE, Baitle Creek, Mich. Please mention the A merican Florist when writing. VIOLETS. Marie Louise, strong field-grown plants. No insects or disease. $4.00 per 100; $3500 per lOOO. DAVIS BROS., "°'i»^"- VIOLETS. ,„.. MARIE LOUISE, field-grown $5.00 " " pot-grown, 8-inch... 3.00 ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS, 2(4. inch... 6.00 " 3-inch 8.00 FERN PIERSONI, Z-inch 6.00 " '• 8-inch 10.00 " " 6-inch 20.00 I. N. KRAMER & SON, Cadar Rapids, Iowa. ESTABUSHED 1866 EMIL^STEFFEItSv 5UCC." H.STEFFENS. *"DSTEFFENSBROS. ROSSIG BROTHERS, MANUFACTURERS OF ALL STYLES IN HUNDREDS OF DIFFERENT DESIGNS. PAPER AND MUSLIN. SMILAX. YARDS and PIQUETS. Samples Furnished to the Jobbing Trade Only. ^^T "West Broa.«a.'way, IVB"W ^VOie^. .^aD^B>K:^IOIV ! ! ! Priorists . For WAX FLOWERS, BASKETS, WAX FLORAL DESIGNS, WHEAT SHEAVES, Etc,, send to J. STEBli & CO.,ABkforourlflu'^tr"a°e*d'camiogue. Klll3»d,elpllia». GUT FLOWER BOXES Size No 0. '• 1. ** 2. ** a. •• 4. *• & 11 fi. »' 7. *. «. ** M. (« 10. " 11. WATERPROOF Corner Lock Style. The best, strongest and neatest foldini; cut flower box ever made. Cheap, durable. To try them once is to use them always. Per 100 Per lOOC "■ " " 3x4x30 8200 $19.0( 3x4^x16 1.90 17.bC 3x6x18 2.00 190C 4x8x18 2.50 23.00 3x5x24 2.75 26.00 4x8x22 3.00 2850 4x 8x28 3.75 36.00 6x16x20 5.50 54.00 3x 7x2» 3.00 28.50 5x10x35 6.50 62.00 7x20x20 9.50 67.50 3^4x6x30..... 3.00 28.50 Sample free on application. No charge for printing on orders above 250 boxes. Terms casb. THE LIVINGSTON SEED COMPANY, BOX 104. COLUMBUS, OHIO. ]Bo:x:es! :Bo:x:es! Light wooden Express Boxes forth* ship- ment of cut flowers and plants. Sizes. Per 100 3x 4x20 S 2.00 3s 5x24 2.25 3x 7x21 2.25 6x 6x24 3.40 4x12x24 4.50 5x12x24 4.80 6x13x34 5.25 6x12x30 6.40 5x12x36 7 00 6x12x36 7.50 6x15x43 10.35 6x15x48 11 60 Samples free. Prompt shipments. Terms: $5.00 and under cash with order please. Approved reference. 2 per cent 10 days. Net cash 60 oays. CETMORE BOX FACTORY, Belleville, Ala. Owned and operated by Caldwell the Woodsman Please mention the American Florist when writing. BOSTON FERNS. Extra fine stock, cut from bench now ready for 5, 6, 7 and 8-inch pots, at $25 CO, $50.00, $75.00 and $100.00 per 100. KENTUS. RUBBERS, ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS NANUS. Cash or reference please. Li Hi rUoltKi DORCHESTER, MASS. Poinsettias 2y2-inch pots, $6.00 per 100; $50.00 per 1000. In 5,000 lots, $40.00 per 1000. John Ziegenllialei, "V.I'asa'rV JOSEPH HEAGOCK, WYNCOTE, PA. - — GROWER OF Keutia Belmoreana """Keutia Forsteriaua J \ MODEL EXTENSION CARNATION SUPPORT Funeral Desiins Made with two or three circles. En- dorsed by all the Leading Carnation growers as the best support on the mar- ket. Pat. July 27, '97, May 17, '98 GALVANIZED WIRE ROSE STAKES, Write for prices before ordering elsewhere. Prompt shipment guaranteed IGOE BROS., 226 North 9th St., BROOKLYN. N. Y. Please mention the American Florist whenwriting. L. BAUMANN & CO. 76-78 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO, Manufacturers and Importers of METALLIC. NATURAL PRESERVED AND ARTIFICIAL ChifTons, Cycas Leaves and all other Supplies, also Preserved Palms and Artificial Flowers. ^ X. HERMANN, ^ Cape flowers, all colors, J- Cycas Leaves, Metal Designs, J- and Ail Florists' Supplies. Send Fok Prices. 404-412 East 34th Street, NEW YORK. SHIPPING UBELS »> Cut Flowers I Printed in two colors on gummed f>aper: your card, etc., in black and eaf adopted by the S. A. P. in red. Very attractive. Price per 500, $2.85; per 100O,$4.B0. Send for samples. ELECTRO OF THE LEAF, POSTPAID, SI.ZS. American Florist Co., 378 The American Floris t. Sept. 24, New Orleans. The last meeting of the New Orleans Horticultural Society was most interest- ing. Members coming back from the S. A. F. convention, from the World's Fair and also from Europe had some remarks to make about what they had seen. E. Valdejo spoke of the fair and admitted that it was grand. P. A. Chopin said he was well pleased with the convention. H. Papworth gave much credit to the bedding plants of the sunken garden. He regretted that some appro- priations had not been secured to induce more states to exhibit. A suggestion was made by President Papworth to institute a prize for the best kept private city garden. The idea seems to be very good and full of promise. For that pur- pose a committee was appointed with instructions to report at next meeting. C. R. Panter spoke about the necessity of improving the public squares. The old question of politics seems all the time to be against much change for the better. Business is to- day as dry as the weather. We are giving our best attention to chrysanthemums, looking forward to November for a little improvement. Some growers think they will have them nice enough to keep dealers from sending their orders to other places. Some are working pretty hard for it and have on hand some very promising flowers. M. Cook & Son, H. Papworth and N. Newham seem to be running a race. M. M. L. Beatrice, Neb. The Dole Floral Company has made many improvements this summer and is preparing for more. Five acres of land have been purchased and it is proposed to put up new greenhouses and buildings in the spring. The business of the com- pany is constantly increasing and cover- ing new territory. It has grown from a small beginning. The company was incorporated February 27 as the suc- cessor of S. H. Dole & Sons. The late J. G. Dole, a practical gardener and florist, came to Beatrice in 1886 with his wife. He had been a resident of Nebraska since 1866. In 1891 Mrs. S. H. Dole started the firm with a cash investment of $1.68; Soon Mr. Dole and his elder sons became partners with Mrs. Dole under the firm name of S. H. Dole &Sons. The business grew steadily until its re- or- ganization and incorporation. Mrs. Dole is vice-president and largest stock- holder. B. W. Dole is president and W. A. Dole is secretary and treasurer. The reorganized company purchased a lot at 213 North Sixth street and erected its present fine new store. Lenox, Mass.— The regular meeting of the Lenox Horticultural Society was held September 3, President E. Jenkins in the chair. The topic for the evening, "Indoor Grapes," was well discussed by all the members present. The society holds its chrysanthemum show on Wednesday and Thursday, October 26 and 27. Great Falls, Mo.— In a fire which destroyed the pump house at the Sun River Conservatory, August 27, John Feiden, the proprietor, was burned in rescuing a gasoline tank. The fire was caused by the explosion of an accumula- tion of gas in the pump house. The pump house was burned to the ground. This was a small structure, and Mr. Feiden estimates that his loss is not over $50 or $75. THE KELLER POTTERY COMPANY, "■""'•""'"' " FLORISTS' RED STMDMD POTS. Azalea Pots, Bulb and Fern Pans, Etc. Write for Price List. 213-15-17-19-21-23 PeaN St., NORRISTOWN, PA. Standard Flower Pots The WHILLDIN POTTERY COMPANY, PHILADELPHIA PA. JERSEY CITY, N. J. LONG ISLAND CITY, N. Y. Traveling Representative, U. CUTLER RYERSON, 108 Third Ave., Newarl(, N. J. Standard OriX^ Flower... ■ v^ * v-> If your greenhouses are within 600 miles of the Capitol, write us» we can save you money W. H. ERNEST. Z8th and IH Street*. WASHINGTON. D. C PUase mention the American Florist when writing GEO. KELLER & SON, MANUFACTURERS OF FLOWER POTS. Before buying write for prices. 361-363 Herndon Street, near Wrigbtwood Ave., CHICAGO, ILL. Please mention the American Florist when writing. THOSE RED POTS "STANDARDS" FULL SIZE AND WIDE BOTTOMS. B0LB PANS AND AZALEA POTS. DETROIT FLOWER POT M'F'Y., HARRY BALSLEY, DETROIT, MICH., Rap. 490 Howard St., Please mention the A merican Florist when writing, I^EPpOTS SAMPLE POT AND PRICE LIST ON APPLICATION. C. C. POLLWORTH CO., ISi'k**^.''"' -WRITE- 1521-23 N. Leavitt St., CHICAGO, ILL., FOR PRICES OP Standard Pots rt^ngthJnl porosity combined are the. best on the market. Please mention the A merican Florist when writing. RED POTS WE IVI3KE THEM. For prices and sample, address the Colesburg Pottery Co., fo°v!?I?°"'*°' National Florists' Board of Trade, Office: s6 Pine Street, New York. Credit Reference Book. A subscription to our Credit List will cost you HO a year, and it may save you (100 the first month. Special Reports. We make a specialty of this part of our work. Collectloas. We collect slow and doubtful accounts. Why not go through your books at onoe and send us all the claims that aie in aiieaii? Kramer's Pot Hangers TEE neatest, simplest, molt convenient and only {)ractical deyice for converi- ng ordinary flower pots into hanging baskets They fit all standard made pots from 2 to 10 inches in diameter. The illustration shows how they are attached Just the thing for hanging up ferns, begonias, etc. You can make room and money by their use. Try them. For Sale by Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. E. F. Winterson Co., Chicago. C. C. Pollworth Co., Milwaukee, Wit. Price with wire chain ai shown in cut, $1.00 per dozen by express. Sample dozen by mail, $1.25 IN. KRAMER C SON, Cedar Rapids, Iowa. STINDARD FLOWER POTS! Packed in small crates, easy to handle. Price per crate 1500 S-in., in crate, $4 "" ISOO 2K 1500 2;4 1000 3 800 SH 500 4 330 5 144 6 Seed pans, same price_ as pots, list of Cylinders for C' Price per crate 120 7-in., in crate, $4.20 60 8 " 3.00 HAND lUDS, 48 9-in.,in crate, $3.80 " 4.80 " 8.60 4.80 " 4.80 " 4.B0 Send for price Jut Flowers, Hanging Baskets, Ten per cent off for cash with 5.25 6.00 6.00 5.80 4.60 4.51 S.16 48 10 24 11 24 12 12 14 6 16 Lawn Vases, etc. order. Address HILFINGER BROS. POTTERY, Fort Edward. N. Y Or AuQDBT RoLKBB & SONS, New York Agents, 31 BarolaT Street. New York City >»«»^»»»^»»»»»*^»^**^^ Holds Glass Firmly See the Point tO" PECRLCSS Glaztne Points are tbebest, No righia or lefts. Box of j 1,000 point! 75ctB. poatpald. nENBT A. DREEB. I 714 Cbeatnnt St., Fhlla., Pk. igo4. The American Florist. 379 r. We Are Selling RIGHT ALONG TO FLORISTS WHO APPRECIATE THE VALUE "^^ OF HUSTLING FOR BUSINESS, ALL THE YEAR ROUND. IM ^IJ^^^^FD there is a steady sale for Flower Vases, Jardinieres, Sheaves, Cycas Leaves vj«Jl HI ■■—■%( and Wreaths and all the thousand and one Sundries that we keep in stock all the time to accommodate every want. All orders, however small, receive careful attention. ♦ ♦ I 50—56 N. Fourth St PHILADELPHIA, PA. •f kAAAAAAAA^ Please mention the A mertcan Florist when writing. CLAY'S Fertilizer. 56 lbs., S3. 25. WM. ELLIOTT & SONS, Maw York, KORAL LETTERS For Sale by all Wholesale Houses. Koral Mfg. Co., 12 Hawley Place, Boston, Mass. Mease mention the A mertcan Florist when writins Wired Tootlipicks 10,000, t\.V>; 50,000, I6.2S. Manufactured b; W. J. COWEE. BERLIN. N. Y. Sample Free. For sale by dealers. GREEN SILKALINE. Do not be put oil with cheap (ubstitutet. John C. Meyer & Co., 80 Klngstoo St, BOSTON, MASS. SIEBERT'S ZINC Never Rust GLAZING POINTS a ARE POSITIVELY — ^^MriWr THE BEST. LAST FOREVER. Over 9,000 lbs. now in use. A sure preventive of glass slip- Sing. Effective on large or small glass Easy to rive, easy to extract. Two sizes. % %, 40o per lb., by mail 16o extra; 7 lbs., S2.50; 15 lbs., S5.00 by express. For sale by the trade. CHAS. T. SIE8ERT, Sla. B., Piilsbura, Pa. Please mention the A merican Florist when writing. 11^ Regan Printing House NURSERY SEED FLORISTS' CATALOGUES 87-91 Plymauth Place. CHICAGO. Over $70,000 Has been paid by the FLORISTS' HAIL ASSOCIATION for glass broken by hail. For particulars address JOHN G. ESLER, Sec'y, Saddle River, N. J. ■"LORIST Plain, Violet, Rose \i OIL MADE BY The John J. Crooke Co. 155 Ave. D, NEW YORK. 149 Fulton St., <;HICAGO. M. RICE& CO., Importer, and Manufacturer., Leading riorists* 9,8 Filbert Street, Supply House and »»■..■ j ■ ■«• n Ribbon Specialists. Phlladelpnia, Pa. Boston Florist Letter Go. MANUFACTURERS OP FLORISTS' LETTERS. Thi« wooden box nicely stained and var- nished, 18x30.vl3 made la two sections, one for eaS''e*'^5 iHwS" (b.,I I I nVronset, B OSTOH, M«S. I [ ([ ^ ^ (. It is good business policy to mention The.... AMERICAN FLORIST When you write to an advertiser, rgo4. The American Florist. 381 Established 1899. Tel. 174 Bergen. Phillips Manufacturing Go. 222-226 Kearney Ave., Jersey City. N. J. Horticultural Architects, Builders and Heating Engineers. Designers and Manufacturers of every description of Glass Houses for private or commercial uses. Most modern and up-to-date. If you write or telephone us, we do the rest. RUSTIC WORK A SPECIALTY. GULF CYPRESS GREENHOUSE MATERIAL HOT-BED SASH, BOILERS, PIPES, FITTINGS; VENTILATING APPARATUS. GIiASS AT WHOLESALE. We furnish everything for building. Send for prices and catalogues. S. Jacobs & Sons, "IpR^o^^VL'^N^'rv? Cunningham Glass Co. PITTSBURG, PA. TANK WINDOW GLASS. Hot-House Glass a Specialty. GLASS. GOOD BRANDS. QUICK SHIPMENTS. LARGE STOCK. Warehouse on railroad switch. Be sure and get our prices. Sharp, Partridge S Co. 22nd SL and Union Place, CHICAGO. Sprague Smith Go. PUTE AND WINDOW GUSS Greenhouse Glass a Specialty. 20S Randnlnh SIra.t. CHICACO H. M. HOOKER CD. Window Glass, Paints and Putty, Greenhouse Glass a Specialty. 69 Wast Raadelph St., CHICAaO. I GLASS is The Most Important Part of Your Greenhouse. It is made of Glass. Why not have the BEST ? "WHITE ROSE" Greenhouse Glass is Made for Greenhouses Exclusively, and sold at the same price as common window glass.. Radiates 25% more sunlight. Lasts twice as long. Used by leading Greenhouse builders and Private Estates . The twentieth century greenhouse is constructed with "WHITE ROSE." Why us« common window glass? Buy "WHITE ROSE" Greenhouse Glass at the same price. IT IS OF SUPERIOR QUALITY AND EXTRA THICK. Delivery of any quantity made anywhere at any time. Write us your needs TO-DAY. STENZEL GLASS CO., SOLE DISTRIBUTORS FOR THE UNITED STATES, ^°^T,S^i,„*2^rr..'*^=' 2 Hudson St., NEW YORK. Send for pamphlet containing testimonial letters. The JohnstoD Glass Company Harlford City, Ind. MANUFACTURERS OF Window Glass, Long Distance Teleptione. Direct Western Union Wires. QROIND AND CHIPPED GL4SS. l^iease mention the American Florist when writing. The James H. Rice Co. -IMPORTERS and JOBBERS- GREEN HOISE GLASS A SPECIALTY. ■Wl*xa.lxi.1:, I»ta.tty, e-to. "* 80-82 Wabash Avenue and 34 to 40 South Water Street, CHICAGO. Please mention the Amettcan Florist when writing. MASTICA Trade mark reoistered. FOR GLAZING GREENHOUSES SOLE MANUFACTURERS F. O. PIERCE COMPANY NEW YORK AT ALL SEED STORES SUCCESSFUL SELLERS are tlie locccuful growen who tivertlie injUjtJttJtjftjftjItjt ifcfc THE AMBRICAN FLORIST 382 The American Florist. Sept. 24, Sun Cured CYPRESS Greenhouse ALSO HOT=BED SASH. Tennessee Red Cedar Posts. Pecky Cypress bench lumber. FOLEY Ventilating: Apparatus. Galvanized vent sash hing;es, screw eyes, screwhooks, U boltst Galvanized turn- buckles and wire. FITTINGS for Purlin and "~^^~"~ Ridge Supports. Free Illustrated Catalogue. Foley Mfg. Co. 471 W. 22nd St., CHICAGO. ^ Please mention the American Florist when writing. Always mention the Aubbican Florist when writing to advertisers. We Design Houses To meet their cultural requirements, using only the very highest grade of GULF CYPRESS in their construction, the grower thus gets THE VERY BEST HOUSE or Range, for his special purpose, and location. If you contemplate building, write us PLANS AND ESTIMATES FREE. I flOT=BED SASH, Cedar Posts, Bench Material, Etc., Etc. [ LocKibAND Lumber Co. I LOCia:;AND,0. SHORT-ROOF GREENHOUSES. <'•«•"«•" WRITE FOR CATALOGUE -A.- I>IE>^®OH 00., I»at©»xt©©» Manofftctarerg ot California Red Cedar and lionlslana Cypress Greenh.oiisjB Material. IMPROVtOJ ^JENNINGS IRON GUTTER. Use ouri Patent IRON BENCH FITTINGS and Root Supports. Improved Vaporizing Pans VENTILATING For Tobacco Extracts, Elo. Send tor Circulars. .^^^^^^—b^^^— DILLER, CASKEY & CO.. jENNTNcrBRorHERs. APPARATUS. S. W. Cor Sixth and Berk Sts., Ftlll^.A.PBr^JF'iHXA.. GARLAND'S GUTTERS WILL KEEP SNOW AND ICE OFF YOUR GLASS. DES PLAINEST ILL. SEND FOR CATALOGUE. A sample of our Gutter is on Exhibition at the Chicago Flower Growers' Market. PRICE,' $2.00, 2!«oisai^i9:'irjBkiD?r igo4. The American Florist. 383 ^-rffej^M^pthr OlrA^eir Winter is Near KROESCHELL BROS. CO., 45 Erie St., Chicago. LOW RATES TO EASTERN POINTS Will always apply via the Nickel Plate Road and its eastern connections to all points in New York, New England and eastern states. Three daily trains to Ft. Wayne, Findlay, Cleveland, Erie, Buffalo, New York and Boston. Standard equipment on all trains. Meals served in dining-cars on American Club Plan ranging in price from 35c to $i.00 per meal; also service a la carte and Mid-day Luncheon SOc. The eastern terminals of the Nickel Plate Road are only from three to ten minutes from all Ocean Steamship Docks and the service afforded is first-class. No excess fare charged on any train. For parti- culars, call on or address John Y. Calahan, General Agent, 113 Adams St., Room 298, Chicago, 111. Chicago depot, La Salle and Van Buren Sts. 26 Tile Standard VENTILATING MACHINERY The original machine with self- oiling cups. The most powerful, least complicated, very compact with ease of operation. The New Duplex Gutter Over six miles in use and highly recommended by all. The only Drip Proof gutter on the market. The Standard Return Steam Trap It has DO equals for simplicity or its working. Catalogue free. E. HIPPARD, Yoonotown, Ohio, ADAM SGHILLO LUMBER GO. ''"^='' '~ Hemlock and Pine ALL KINDS.OF ■Bd "PECKY CYPRESS," our am iglndiietlea to Um tndi. For Greenhouses. ikLSO CEDAR POSTS a>»»»»»*^»^^»^^»»»»^^»^^^«*»«»^»»^^^< HOLTON & HUNKEL CO., "Wholesale Cut Flowers-- 457 Milwaukee Street. MILWAUKEE, WIS. Chrysanthemums, Beaaties and Kaiserins. | PITTSBURG CUT FLOWER COMPANY. Ltd , | : B04 L.lberty Avenue, PITTSBURG, PA. S ^j.ii.,i.ji,.ii.a..ii.it..i.jit.it,.i.iik.ii.,i,jik.ii.,i,iii,n.,it.ii..Kiit.<>..i,,.^ d THE I iJ.M.McCiillough'sSonsGo.f I WHOLESALE l 1 FLORISTS i J ALSO SUCCESSORS TO Z i THE CINCINNATI CUT FLOWER CO. r 2 CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED. ? '€ Special attention given to Shipping Orders. r ^316 WALNUT ST. CINCINNATI, 0. l i'"lp-W"l'"ir«"|F"«-M"iru'M''iru"l''M i|"irM''l"i'"«''i"irtp'<|n7 Please mention the A merican Florist when writings Pittsburg Florist Exchange WHOLESALE FLORISTS. 228 Diamond St., Pittsburg, Pa. CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED. Piease mention the A merican Florist when writing, H.G.BERNING Wholesale riorist t402 Pine St., ST. LOUIS, MO. Please tnention the American '^'orist when writing C. A. KUEHN, Wholesale Florist, 1122 Pine St., ST. LOUIS, NO. A Complete Line of Wire Designs. Please mention the American Florist when writing. Peter Weiland, WHOLESALE FLORIST. Room 18, 128 E. Third St., CINCINNATI, 0. Headquarlors for American Beauties and all leading varieties ol Roses and Carnations. Orders received and filled at Greenhouses if desired, by addressing PETER WEILAND, New Castle, Ind. Please mention the American Florist when writing. ICE BROTHERS 128 N. 6th St., MINNEAPOUS, MINN. Wholesale Cut Flowers and Supplies. Flowers billed at Market Prices, /bippers of choice Cut Flowers and Greens of aV kinds. Try us. Please mention the A merican Florist when writings Wild Smilax SINNER BROS. Wholesale Growers A||T'CI AllfCDC and Shippers o(UUI rLUIffClld 58 WABASH AVENUE, CHICAGO, ILL. With the Flower Telephone- Growers' Co. Central 3097. All telephone and telegraph orders given prompt attention. Please mention the A merican Florist when writing, FINEST LILY of the VALLEY PIPS From cold storage. Jl,50 per 100; $14,00 per 1000. Headquarters for fancy Cut Valley. 1409 W. Madison St., CHICAGO, ILL. Please mention the A merican Florist when writing. igo4. The American Florist. 397 WILD SMILAX NOW ON HAND. $6.00 per 50 pound Case. J. B. DEAMUD. Long Distance Central 3165. Automatic 9922. 51 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. [.CAMLING^ THE LARGEST, BEST EQUIPPED, MOST CENTRALLY LOCATED WHOLESALE CUT FLOWER HOUSE IN CHICAGO. 32, 34, 36 RANDOLPH ST., CHICAGO. L. D. 'Phones Central 1978 and 1977. E Chas. W. McKeliar, Wholesale Comniission Florist AND DEALER IN ALL FLORISTS' SUPPLIES. 51 Wabash Ave., Chicago. Long Distance 'Phone Central 3598. Correspondence invited from growers of speola]* ties in Cut Flowers. 6assett& Washburn 76 & 78 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. Wholesale Dealers and A.aA Cl^kiuAMA Growers of UUI MOWerS GREENHOUSES: HINSDALE, ILL. WEILAND AND-RISCM CHICAaO'S RELIABLE Wholenle Grower* and Shippers ol OUT FLOWERS, 59 Wabash Ave., Chloagt. BIND rOB WBESLT PBICB LIST. WHOLESALE FLORISTS Always mention the., American Florist WIETOR BROS. nSSit « Cut Flowers All telegraph and telephone orders given prompt attention. 51 Wabash Avenoc, CHICAGO. MICHAEL Winandy CUT FLOWERS Wholesale Grower and shipper of Room 2<8, 51 Wabash Ave.. Atlas Block, Phinarrn Telephone Central 3284. UllltldgUl Poehlmann Bros. Co. Wholesale Growers ol Dealer. In Cut FlOWerS All telegraph and telephone orders given prompt attention. 35*37 Greenhouses: Randolph Street. Morton Grove, III. OBEXO-^VC^O. Wbolfjale ffower/larK^ Chioaso, Sept. 30. Rosea, Beauty, 30 to 36-in. stems 2.50@ 3.60 20 to 24 " 1.50@2.00 " IB to 18 " 1.00® 1.50 12 " .76@1.00 " Liberty 3.00® 6.00 extraseleot 10.00® 12.00 " Chatenay 4.00® 8.00 " Bride, Bridesmaid 2.00® 5.00 Meteor, Golden Gate 2.00® 5.00 Carnations 100® 1.50 fancy 2.00® 2.60 Valley 2.00® 4.00 Asparagus Plumosus, per string 40 tie 50o " " sprays 2.00@6.00 Sprengeri 3.00® 600 Leucothoe Sprays l.OO Galax Leaves, Bronze, per 1000, 1.25 .15 .. Green, „ „ 1.00 Adiantum 1.00 Fancy ferns... per 1000 1.00® 1.50 Smilax 12.00@15.00 Gladioli 35® .SOperdoz Asters 1.00® 2.00 Tuberoses 35fgi. ..50 per doz. E. H. Hunt, WHOLESALE Cut flowers "THE OLD RELIABLE." 76 Wabash Ave., ....CHICAGO. Please mention the A mericari Florist when writing. Al The Sign of The Jack Rose. A Daily Cut From 40 Growers "Highest Qualities** AS WELL AS *'Under Grades** At ruling Market Quotations. WE CAN AND WILL SUPPLY YOUR Cut Flower Wants TO ADVANTAGE. Fancy Ferns, Etc. We carry the most complete lime ,of Florists' Supplies in the West. Catalogue free. E. F. WINTERSON CO., Established 1894. 46-47-49 Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO. D. WOOD BRANT, SUCCESSOR TO BRANT & NOE FLORAL CO. - — Grower of CUT FLOWERS AT WHOLESALE. Careful attention given shipping orders. 58-60 Wabash Ave., CHICAQO. please mention the American Florist when writing, GEO. REINRERG, ".tS?« Cut Flowers CHOICE AMERICAN BEAUTIES. We will take care of your orders at reasonable prices. Prompt attencion^ 51 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO, ILL.. Always mention the American Florist when vou w^rite to an advertiser. irhen von write to an advertiser. J. a BODLONG "' Street, CHICAGOo CUT FLOWERS Bosete ana CamationB A Specialty..! 3T-39 Rftfiolph Street^HICAGpo WHOLESALE 6RQWER of Please mention the American Florist when zvriLing, 398 The American Florist. Oct. I, Wild Smilax. The LEO NIESSEN WANY WHOLESALE FLORISTS. 1217 Arch Street, PHILADELPHIA, PA. The Cleveland Cut Flower Company, WHOLESALE CUT FLOWERS, FLORISTS^ SUPPLIES, WIRE DESIGHS. 52 and 54 High Street, CLEVELAND, OHIO. WELCH BROS. An Varieties FLOWERS In Season. FANCY and DAGGER FERNS. FLORISTS' SUPPLIES all kinds. Long Distance Telephone, 6268-6267 Main. 84 HAWLEY STREET. BOSTON. HARDY CUT FERNS. Write for Prices. FAKCY- CACOER L.B.BRAGlE,"tt" Mdest, Largest and most reliable dealer in U. S. Michigan Cut Flower Exciiange, WM. DILCER, Mgr. Fancy Ferns, $1.00 per 1000. Dagger Ferns, 90o per 1000. 38-40 Miami Ave.. DETROIT. MICH. FOR SOUTHERN WILD SiyilLAX (Where quality Is First Consideration) Write, Wire or Phone the Introducers, Caldwell The Woodsman Co., Evergreen,Ala. New Crop Southern Wild Smilax now ready in limited quantities. G. M. TODD, Hooker, N. C. GENERAL DEALER IN Galax and Other Evergreens. NO EXCESS FARE ON ANY TRAIN Three Express Trains East every day In the year. Pullman Drawing Room Sleeping Cars on all Trains. Trans-Continental Tourist Cars leave Chicago Trl-"Weekly on Tuesdays and Sundays -Nt 2:30 p. m., on Wednesdays at 10.35 a. m. ilcago to Boston "without change. Modem Dln- mg Cars serving meals on individual club plan, ranging in price from 35c to $1 .00; also service a la Carte. Coffee and Sandwiches, at popular prices, served to passengers in their seats by flpaitera. Direct line to Fort Wayne, Findlay, f^eveland, £rle, Buffalo, Rochester, Syracuse, ^^ghamton, Bcranton, New York City, Boston .^d all points East. Rates always the lowest. ^lored porters In uniform in attendance on all ^ach Passengers. Ii' you contemplate a trip ^ast, call on any convenient Ticket Agent, or ftddroBS • '^ JOBN T. CATrAHAN. Gen'l Agent, ^ 113 Adams St., Chicago. lU. Wbol^ale power/\arK?fe BosTOK, Sept. 28. Boaea, Beauty, beat 15.00@25.00 " " medium 8.00@13.00 " " ouUa 50® 4.00 Bride, Bridesmaid 1.00® 3.00 " extra 4.00® 6.00 " Liberty 50® 6.00 Carnations 50® 1.00 " Fancy 1.00® 2.00 Lily of the vaUey 3.00® 4.00 Smilax 8.00®12 00 Adiantum 75® 1.00 Asparagus 35.O0@50.0O Gladiolus Colville l.CO® 1.50 PhujlDELphia, Sept. 28. Roses, Tea 3.00@ 5.00 " " extra 6.00® 8.00 " Liberty 4,00@ 8 00 " Queen of Edgely, extra .... 13.i0(a>25.00 firsts.... 6.00® 8 00 " Beauty, extra 12.00@25.00 " " firsts 6.00® 8.00 Carnations 100® 3.00 Lily of the valley 3.00® 4.00 Asparagus 25.00®50.00 Smilax..... 12.00@15.00 Gladioli 2.00® 4.00 Asters 1.50® 2.00 Violets 3561.76 Adiantum 1.00® 1.50 Bttetalo, Sept. 28. Roses, Beauty 3.00@25.00 " Bride, Bridesmaid, Meteor 1.00® 6.00 Carnations 100® 2 50 Harrisii 15.00 Lily of the valley 2.00® 5.00 Asparagus, strings 4O.00@50.0O Smilax 10.00®15.00 Adiantum 50® 1 00 Asters 40® 150 Lilium Roseum 3.00® 5.00 Violets 30® .60 HARDY CUT FERNS. FANCY OR DAGGER, 75c per 1000. Discount on large orders. GALAX, bronze or green. 75c per 1000; $8.50 per case of 10,000. Use our MOUNTAIN LAUREL for your decorations, 4c, 5c and Be per yd. Made fresh daily from the woods. BRANCH LAUREL, 35c per large bundle. Tel. Office, New Salem, Mass, Mlllinglon, Mass. Please mention the American Florist when writing. The Philadelphia Wholesale Flower Market. 1235-7 Filbert St., PHILADELPHIA. Open from 7 A. M. to 6 p. M. Telephones. G3LAX LEAVES. Brilliant Bronze or Green. Selected stock, full count, $1.00 per 1000; S3. 75 per 5000. Sphagnum Moss, clean picked stock, large bale, $1.75 each; by freight, $2.00 each. All Kinds M Decorative Greens and Fioriats' Siipplies. Tel. 597 Madison Li J. KRESHOVER, Square. 110-112 W. 27th St.. New York. Fancy and Dagger Ferns, sM'o'iip.S Very fine Bronze and Green Galax selected stock. $1.00 per lOOO. Laurel Fes- tooning, hand made, good and full, $5.00 and $6.00 per 100 yards. Green Moss, 81.00 bbl. Sphagnum Moss, $1.00 per bbl.; per bag 50o. Branch Laurel, 50o per bundle. Discount on large orders. Orders by mail, telegraph or telephone will receive our personal attention. Henry M. Robinson & Co.^iJM^Kain. Boston, Mass. WHOLESALE FLORISTS. . Bell and Keystone *Pbones. 1220 rilberf Street, PHILADELPHIA. GALAX! GALAX! GALAX! Calax, Bronze or Green, $1.00 per lOOO. Farns, Dagger or Fancy, 75c per lOOO. Ivy Leaves, Eng- lish, $3 00 per 1000. Sphagnum Moss. 60c per bbl. sack. Wire Designs, Letters, Tin Foil, Etc. H. L. MENAND, 34 Williams St., Albany, N. Y. L. D. Tblephones. Please meiition the American Florist when writing. Sine obfolutc ^Hot^tocnbigfcit ©iennii $1.00 fill metn WBomtanent. (E8 tft hie 5pflic^t eineiS 3el»cn Xftovci^ flh ben .americon glcrtjt" m. begoljlen, toell Wefet etne abfolute Sot^toenWoleti fftt jcien SSlumenaflc^et tfl. Sail iKoesxei, Klobanut. '904- The American Florist. 399 JOHN I. RAYNOR ARE THE BEST PRODUCT OF THE BEST GROWERS FOR THE NEW YORK MARKET. Ailantam Croweanom Sold here Exclaslvely. 49 W. 28th Street, NEW YORK. Tel. 1998 Madison Square. YOUNG & NUGENT Telephone 2065 Madison Sq! WnOlfiSfllB FlOriSlSl CATTLEYAS, GARDENIAS. ROSES, CARNATIONS and all seasonable novel- ties. With our long experience in shipping, and competent assistants in our packing department, we are in a position to guarantee out-of-town customers who place their orders with us that they will not be disappointed. Walter F. Sheridan, Wholesale Florist, Talephon* 809 Hadiaoii Stliuir*. 39 West 28th St., NEW TOBX. Tslaphons No. 756 Madison Squara, MOORE, HENTZ ft NASH Wholesale Commission Florists. 66 and 67 West 26lh St. NEW YORK CITT; Advice ot sale note daily. Statement and check weekly. All consignments, large or small, receive tbe same attention. CORRESPONDENCE INVITED. mesaleWILLIAM GHORMLEY, Pally Receiver and Shipper ot Fresh Cut Flowers Orchids, Roses, Carnations, Valiey, Lilies, etc. 57 West 28th Street, NEW YORK CITY. ; Talephones 2200 and 2201 Madison Square. JOHN YOUNG, Special American Beauties, Surpassing Carnations, Lily of the Valley, Orchids and all Seasonable Flowers. 61 West 28tli St., NEW TOKE. Telephone 1905 Madison Squure. THE RECOGNIZED HEADQUARTERS IN NEW YORK CITY FOR Violets and Carnations GROWERS and BUYERS make a note of this. It will be to your advantage. WM. H. GUNTHER. so Wast 2gth Straet, NEW YORK. Telephone 551 Madison Square. THOMAS YOUNGJr. WIlOLfSALE riORIST. CHOICEST CUT FLOWERS. 43 W. 28tli St., NEW YORK CITY. A NEW COMMISSION HOUSE READY FOR BUSINESS. JOSEPH S. FENRIGH 48 W. 30th Street, NEW YORK. Tel. 325 Madison Sq. N.Y. GUT FLOWER EXCHANGE Coogan BIdg. 6th Ave. and W. 26th St., New York. Open for Cat Flower Sale, at 6 o'olool^ Every Alomlng; DESIRABLE WALL SPACE TO RENT FOR ADVERTISING. JOHN DONALDSON, Secretary. Choice Carnations. Selected Roses. Traendly&Schenck NEW YORK CITY, 44 W. 28th Street, Cut Flower Exchange. New Telephone No. 798 & 799 Madison Sq. Please mention the A merican Florist when writing. Wbol^ale power/\arK^ New Yobk, Sept. 28. Roses, Beauty, best 5.(X)@20.00 " " medium I.OO® 4.00 culls 50® 1.00 " Liberty, best 6.0C@ia.0O " ■' medium 2.C0@ 5.00 culls 50® I.OO " Bride, Bridesmaid, G. Gate .50® 5.00 Kaiserin, Carnot 2.00® 6.00 Carnations 50® 1.00 " fancy and novelties I.OO® 1.50 Lily of the valley 50® 2.0O Lilies 4.00® 5.00 Smilax 5.00®10.00 Adiantum 10® .50 Asparagus a5.00®50.00 Gardenias 200® 6.00 Gladioli 20® 2.00 Asters 50® 1.50 Hydrangeas 1 00 Charles Millang WHOLESALE FLORIST, Conservatory conrjected from which I can ship ferns and decorative plants promptly. 50 W. 29th St. NEW YORK. Tel. 3860 and 3861 Madison Square. Please mention the A merican Florist when writing. FORD BROS. Receivers and Shippers of Fresh Flowers Ul West 30th St., NEW YORE. Telephones 3870-3871 Madison So. REPRESENTING EMINENT GROWERS. JuiiusLang 53 West 30th Street, NEW YORK. COMMISSION DEALER in FLOWERS Telephone 280 Madison Sotjabe. ALEX. J. GUTTMAN, Wholesale Conmiission Florist, All varieties of Cut Flowers in season at right prices, and of the BEST QUALITY. 52 W. 29th street, NEW YORK CITY. Telephone 1664 and 1665 Madison Square. NEW YORK GUT FLOWER CO. 55 and 57 West 26th St., WHOLESALE FLORISTS. Dally Reports. Weekly Paymontsa Telephone J. A. MILLANQ, 756 Madison Sq. Manasbs. CARNATIONS "' CONSIGNMENTS SOLI Prompt Payments. Esti Alfred H. Langjahr, Specialty. CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED. Prompt Payments. Established 1 89 1 55W.28thSL New York. Telephone 3924 Madison Sq. EDW. C. HORAN 55 WEST 28TH STREET, .....NEW YORK. Oyi FLOWERS AI WHOLESALE, 9 Telephone 421 Madison Square. 400 The American Florist. Oct. 7, INTERNATIONAL FLOWER DELIVERY. NEW YORK. Steamer Gifts Orders for flowers in any form carefully filled and delivered by special messenger on board any steamer on day of departure from New York. THOS. YOUNG, JR. 43 W. 28th St., NEW YORK CITY. SAN FRANCISCO. TELEPHONE MAIN 1023. SIEVERS & BOLAND, Floral Artists, 83 Post Street, SAN FRANCISCO, CAL. INDIANAPOLIS. Bertermann Bros. Co., FLORISTS, 241 Massachusetts Ave., INDIANAPOLIS, ND. ST. LOUIS. Fred, C. Weber, FLORIST, 4320-4328 Olive St., ST. LOUIS, MO. Eitablighed 1873. L Diit. 'Phone Lindell 196 M. DENVER. T he Park Floral Co. J. A. VALENTINE. DENVER, COLO. MILWAUKEE. G. G. Pollworth Go, MILWAUKEE, WIS. Will take proper care of your orders in WISCONSIN. LOW RATES TO EASTERN POINTS Will always apply via the Nickel Plate Road and its eastern connections to all points in New York, New England and eastern states. Three daily trains to Ft. Wayne, Findlay, Cleveland, Erie, Buffalo, New York and Boston. Standard equipment on all trains. Meals served in dining-cars on American Club Plan ranging in price from 35c to $1.00 per meal; also service a la carte and Mid-day Luncheon SOc. The eastern terminals of the Nickel Plate Road are only from three to ten minutes from all Ocean Steamship Docks and the service afforded is first-class. No excess fare charged on any train. For parti- culars, call on or address John Y. Calahan, General Agent, 113 Adams St., Room 298, Chicago, HI. Chicago depot. La Salle and Van Buren Sts. 26 PASSENGER STEAMSHIP MOVEMENTS. The tables herewith give the flohednled time of departure of ocean RteamgUps carry- ing; flrgt-clagg paasengerg from the principal American and foreign ports, covering the apae* of two weeks from date of this Issue of the AMERICAN FLORIST. Much disappointment often results from attempts to forward flowers for steamer delivery by express, to the care of the ship's steward or otherwise. The carriers of these packages are not Infrequently refused admission on board and even those delivered on board are not always certain to reach the parties for whom they were Intended. Hence florists In Interior cities having orders for the delivery ot flowers to passengers on ont-golng steamers are advised to Intrust the filling of such orders to some reliable florist In the port of departure, irho understands the necessary details and formalities and hag the facilities for attending to It properly. For the addresses of such firms we refer onr readers to the advertisements on this page: FROM TO STEAMER •LINE DAY DUE ABOUT New York Uverpool Campania Sat. Oct. 8, Noon. Oct. 14 New York Btruria Sat. Oct. 15, 10:00 a. m. Oct. 22 Boston. ., „ Saxonia Bavarian Tues. Fri. Oct. Oct. 11. 7, 11:00 a.m. Oct. Oct. 19 Montreal 16 Montreal '• Parisian Fri. Oct. 14, Oct. 23 New York Glasgow Laurentian Thur. Oct. 6, 11:00 a.m. Oct. 16 New York Hamburg Moltke Tues. Oct. 4, 1:00 p. m. Oct. 14 New York '* Pretoria Sat. Oct 8, 4:00 p. m. Oct. 18 New York ;* Hamburg Tliur. Oct. 1!), 9:00 a. m. Oct. 23 New York • ♦ Graf Waldersee Sat. Oct. 16, 10:00 a. m. Oct. 26 New York Copenhagen Oscar II Wed. Oct. 12, 2:00 p. m. Oct. 21 New York Glasgow Anchoria Sat. Oct. 8, Noon. New York • » Columbia Sat. Oct. IS, Noon. Oct. 26 New York London Minneapolis Sat. Oct. 8, 4:30 a. m. Oct. 13 New York -(I Manitou Sat. Oct. IS, 9:00 a. m. New York Liverpool Baltic Wed. Oct. S, 2:00 p. m. Oct. 13 New York <» Majestic Wed. Oct. 12, 10:00 a. m. Oct. 19 New York " Cedric Fri. Oct. 14, 9:00 a. m. Oct. 22 New York Southampton Philadelphia 8 Sat. Oct. 8, 9:30 a. m. Oct. 15 New York Antwerp Finland 9 Sat. Oct. 16, 10:30 a. m. Oct. 24 New York »» Zeeland 9 Sat. Oct. 8, 10:30 a. m. Oct. 18 New York Havre La Savoie 10 Thur Oct. 6, 10:00 a. m. Oct. 14 New York t« La Touraine 10 Thur Oct. 13, 10:00 a. m. Oct. 23 New York Rotterdam Potsdam 11 Wed. Oct. 6, 10:00 a. m. Oct. 14 New York »t Rotterdam 11 Wed. Oct. 12 10:00 a. m. Oct. 21 New York '* Ryndam 11 Wed. Oct. 19, 10:00 a. m. Oct. 27 New York Genoa Lombardia 12 Wed. Oct. 12, 11:00 a. m. New York Bremen Fredrick derGrosse 13 Thur Oct. e, 9:00 a. m. Oct. 16 New York Bremen IS Thur Oct. 13, 9:00 a. m. Oct. 23 Boston Liverpool Canadian 14 Wed. Oct. s, 6:30 e. m. Oct. 14 Boston Cestrian Devonian Canada 14 14 IS Wed. Wed. Sat. Oct. Oct. Oct. 12, 19, 8, Noon. 6:00 a. m. Daylight. Oct. Oct. Oct. 22 29 Montreal 16 Montreal " Southwark IS Sat. Oct. 15, Daylight. Oct. 24 *1 Cunard; S Allen-State; 3 Hamburg-American; 4 Scandinavian-American; Anchor Lina; 6 Atlantic Transport; 7 ^Vhite Star; 8 American; 9 Red Star; 10 French; 11 Hollaad-American; 12 Italian Royal Mail; 13 North German Lloyd; 14 Leyland; 16 Dominion. DETROIT. lOHN BREITMEYER'S SONS ^ Cor. MIAMI and GRATIOT AVES. DETROIT, MICH. Artistic Designs, .jt^^ .3* High Grade Cut Blooms. W^e cover all Michigan points and good sections of Ohio, Indiana and Canada. Please nteniton the American Florist when wriiinfy, CHICAGO. P.J.HAISWIRTH Auditorium Annex, .*.- CHICAGO. Mail, telegraph or telephone orders filled promptly in best style. Aurora, 111.— The Aurora Greenhouse Company, J. H. Newhall, proprietor, is a new concern, with J. R. Brick, formerly at Storrs & Harrison's, Painesville, O., as foreman. A greenhouse plant is being planned for immediate use. PETER REIN6ERG 51 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. Wholesale Cut Flowers LARGEST GROWER IN THE WORLD. Price List. AMERICAN BEAUTIES— Perdoz. 36-inch stems $3.00 34-iDch stems 2.00 18-inch stems 1.50 12-inch stems 1.00 Short stems per 100, $3.00 to 6 CO Per 100 LIBERTY MOO to $6.00 CHATBNAY 4.00 to 6.00 " seconds 2.00 to 3 00 MAIDS AND BRIDES 4.00 " " " seconds... 2.00 to 3.00 PERLE S.OOto 4.00 GOLDEN GATES 2.00 to 4.0O CARNATIONS 1.00 to 1.50 All flowers are perfectly fresh and properly packed. No charge for P. & D. on orders over $5.00. rgo^. The American Florist. 401 INTERNATIONAL FLOWER DELIVERY. STEAMSHIPS LEAVE FOREIGN PORTS. FROM TO Liverpool New York Liverpool " Liverpool Boston Liverpool Montreal Liverpool " Liverpool New York Hamburg *( Hamburg *• Hamburg ■ 4 Copenhagen *• 41 14 41 14 Liverpool Liverpool 4. Southampton " Southampton — '• Antwerp t( Antwerp " Havre :: Havre Rotterdam Rotterdam '* Genoa " Bremen Bremen.. Liverpool Boston Liverpool '« Liverpool Montreal Liverpool '* STEAMER Lucania Umbria Ivernia Tunisian Ionian Mongolian Bluecher Deutschland Pennsylvania Hellig Olva Furnessia Ethiopia Minnetonka Mesaba Minnehaha Oceanic Arabic Teutonic New York St. Paul Vaderland Kroonland La Lorraine La Bretagne Noordam Statendam Liguria Main Nee bar Winifredian Bohemian Kensington Dominion ♦LINE 10 10 11 11 12 18 13 14 14 16 16 DAY Sat. Sat. Tues. Thur. Thur. Sat. Thur. Thur. Sat. We). Thur. Thur. Sat. Thur. Thur. ■Wed. Fri. Wed. Sat. Sat. Sat. Sat. Sat. Sat. Sat. Sat. Tues. Sat. Sat. Sat. Sat. Thur. Thur. Oct. 8 Oct. 15 Oct. 11 Oct. 8 Oct. 13 Oct. 15 Oct. 6 Oct. 13 Oct. 8 Oct. 5 Oct. 6 Oct. 13 Oct. 8 Oct. 13 Oct. 20 Oct. 6 Oct. 7 Oct. 12 Oct. 8 Oct. 15 Oct. 8 Oct. 15 Oct. 8 Oct. IS Oct. 8 Oct. 15 Oct. 4 Oct. 8 Oct. 16 Oct. 8 Oct. 16 Oct. 6 Oct. 13 DUE ABOUT Oct. 14 Oct. 81 Oct. 18 Oct. 16 Oct. 22 Oct. 26 Oct. 16 Oct. 20 Oct. 18 Oct. IS O t. 16 Oct. 24 Oct. 18 Oct. 23 Oct. SO Oct. 13 Oct. 15 Oct. 20 Oct. 21 Oct. 24 Oct. 16 Oct. 25 Oct. 19 Oct. 24 Oct. 20 Oct. 21 Oct. 19 Oct. 27 Oct. 16 * See steamship list on opposite page. ARRIVED IN Al CONDITION Cattleya Percivaliana 85% LEAVED BULBS. Write lor samples and prices al once. Julius Roehrs, IMPORTER and GROWER OF ORCHIDS, Rutherford* New Jersey. Please meniion the American Florist when writing. JOHN WOir, Wholesale and Retail Florist, SAVANNAH, GA. ESPECIALLY CONVENIENT FOR THE SOUTHERN TRADE. Largest Grower of VALLEY in the South, also CARNATIONS, ROSES and BULB- OUS FLOWERS. Long Distance Telephone Connections. Please meniion the American Florist when -ivritinz- Yau^han&Sperry 60 Wabash Ave., Chicago, III. Wholesalers and Jobbers In EVERYTHING PERTAINING To The Florists* Trade. Cut Flowers at Current Market Quotations. Write us if you have anything to sell. Write us if you wish to buy anything. We are in the business and know where the goods are to be found. CUT FLOWER CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED. Indianapolis Floral Co. 839 ft. Wayne Avenue, ■""■*"*P""^ IND. WHOLESaLE Commission Florists. ALL ORDERS PROMPTLY FILLED IN BEST POSSIBLE MANNER. Consignments Solicited. We are in posttj^on to give prompt and liberal returns on all con- signments. WAISTED, Bulbs. \Ve want to buy in lots of l.COO to lO.OQO each the tollowing: TULIPS, select mixtures, CROCUS, HYACINTHS, separate colors mixed, NARCISSUS, all kinds, LILIES. KENNICOTT BROS. COMPANY The unsettled conditions in the flower market makes it hard to issue a price list, but our reputation has always been that we fill orders when others fail. All stock in season at lowest market rates. Following is the current market, subject to chang:e : AMERICAN BEAUTY Per dozen 30-36-inch stem $3-00 24-inch stem 2.50 20-inch stem 2.00 16-inch stem 1.50 12-inch stem 1.00 Short stem $3.00 to $4.00 per 100 Per 100 Brides, and Maids $2.00 to $5.00 Meteors and Gates 2.00 to 5.00 Liberty 3.00 to 6.00 Kaiserin 3.00 to 8.00 Carnations i.OOto 2.00 Asters I.OOto 2.00 Valley 2.00 to 4.00 Asparagus Sprengeri 2.00 to 3.00 Per 100 Aspargus, per string, 35c to 50c Ferns per 1,000, Ji.CO, $ .15 Galax, Green and Bronze, per lOOO, $1.25 IS Leucothoe 75 Adiantum 75 to 1.00 Smilax per doz., $1.50 lO.OO KENNICOTT BROTHERS COMPANY, 40-42-44 Randolph Street, OBCIOiVOO. IF YOU HAVE STOCK TO SELL The best way to make that fact known to the trade is by regular advertising in the The American Florist. 402 The American Florist. Oct. /, The Seed Trade, j] AMERICAN SEED TRADE ASSOQATION. Chas. N. Page, Des Moines, la., Pres.; L. L. May, St. Paul, Minn., First Vice-Pres. ; C. E. Kendel, Cleveland, O., Seo'y and Treas. Twenty- third annual convention, June, 1905. - Watermelon seed crops of Georgia and Florida are reported twenty- five per cent short. Dealers in the west report the demand for Dutch bulbs as being active, particu- larly along the line of bedding stock. Visited Chicago: Wm. A. Maule, Phila- delphia, Pa.; J. E. Killen, representing Wm. Rennie, Toronto, Ont.; Henry Nun- gesser, New York. Ask your postmaster for a copy of the new regulations governing the mailing of catalogues in bulk. We have failed to note wherein they materially benefit the trade. Des Moines, Ia. — A bill of sale was made to A. A. Berry, assignee of the Hawkeye Seed Company, September 20, in favor of C. T. Rogers, Wm. Taylor and Geo. Taylor, transferring the stock and fixtures to them for a consideration of $300. Detroit, Mich.— J. W. Daley, who was killed, and Harry B. Brassington, who was slightly injured in the southern wreck of September 24 near Knoxville, were both traveling agents of D. M. Ferry & Company. A peculiar fact in connection with the two men is that they neyer hap- pened to meet, but came together as their trains collided. Telegrams to the American Florist and general newspaper accounts from the Pacific coast indicate that very severe and unseasonable rains have fallen from September 24 to 27 extending from below Ventura on the south beyond the Sacramento Valley on the north. The rainfall was four times greater than any of the heaviest storms hitherto recorded in September. In some locations four inches of rain fell. It has undoubtedly severely damaged beans and any other seed crops not yet harvested. Troy, N. y. Negotiations have been completed by which H. W. Gordinier, for a considera- tion of $35,000, becomes the owner of the three stores, 355-7-9 River street, two of which had been occupied by him since 1858 as a seed house and agricultural store. The property is four stories in height and has a depth of 155 feet. The location is central. Mr. Gordinier will improve the property and continue to oc- cupy it. Albany, N. Y. William C. Langbridge, representing the Jerome B. Rice Company, Cambridge, N. Y., was in the city last month and reported that the crop of seed beans and peas will be very light this year owing to too much rain in Wisconsin and drought in Michigan, in which two states the bulk of the crop in this country is raised. His company has this year, however, succeeded in raising in Wash- ington county a very good crop of cucum- ber seed. Last year the crop was very poor. R. D. Tomatoes in Engrland. Over 100,000 packages of tomatoes are entering British ports weekly, and in addition the home crop is the heaviest known. Valencias have been selling at 48 cents a case, and French tomatoes have been sold as low as 36 cents a crate. These prices, it is claimed, are altogether unprecedented in July. Tremendous quantities are expected to be on sale in September. tFnfortunately, American tomatoes are not holding their own in this market. It is now almost impossible to go into a local store and purchase the American product. No complaint is made against the American tomato. It is readily admitted to be the equal if not the supe- rior of any other, yet it is not on sale. Yesterday I called on several of the mer- chants and asked them the reason why the continental tomato was crowding out that from the United States. In nearly every instance the reply was the same: "The London houses do not offer us the American product, and we sell mostly Italian and French products." I would suggest to our American can- ning companies that this is a matter deserving attention and investigation. Jos, G. Stephens, Consul. Plymouth, Eng., August 4, 1904. German Seed Crops. The seed crop prospects in Germany, as given by our special correspondent, con- tinue to be discouraging. He writes us September 14 from the Madgeburg dis- trict as follows: On the whole, crops are harvested as much as four weeks before their usual time in normal years on account of the extreme drought which prevailed throughout the entire summer. All the open ground sowings ate harvested, also antirrhinum, lobelia, scabiosa dianthus and phlox, and the result is verjj small. It is not pos- sible to form a deiinite opinion on the outcome of the aster crop at the present time. .\ few showers lately helped the formation of the seed somewhat. The aster plants are not as tall and fully devel- oped, nor are their flowers up to their usual standard. The crop of flower seeds on the whole will be a ■ scant middling one. Nasturtiums in particular will be scarce and high in price. Carnatioos and pansies were harvested in pretty good shape, also balsams. The balsams attained an unusually high grade of perfection. In vegetables all of the oleraceous varieties were harvested in good shape. Peas were not a very full crop, but the acreage was large; besides that considerable quantities were carried over and chances are that the prices will not rise very much. Beans, however, will be dear. The crop was verj short, the seeds are small, and the stock car- ried over is practically' nil on account of the crop failures of the last few years. We are looking for considerably higher prices. Carrots were fair, mangel-wurzel somewhat better, radish, however, short. Lettuce, on the whole, is a fair middling crop. Cucumbers remain small and will not give a medium crop. Erfurt cauliilower will also be scarce. Eefurt, September 15 — The crops are rather badly influenced by the continuous drought we are experiencing this summer. Wallflowers, stocks, pansies. verbenas, annual dianthuses and sweet Williams are only middling crops. Lark- spurs, carnations, canterbury bells and gaillar- dias are good. Open ground annual crops rather short on account of the heat. Asters will hardly give half a crop; the plants are small, and a good, manv have been destroyed by the grey grub; the number of flowers is scarcely half'of other sea- sons. The nasturtium crop will be extremely short. Many sorts have not even returned the stock seeds. The Vllmorln Monument. ' (to be erected in PARIS, FRANCE.) The eminent services rendered to agriculture and horticulture by Henry de Vilmorin are well known. His premature death has had a sad echo in the agricultural and horticultural world, not only in France but in other countries as well. The regrets which his death has caused, the sym- pathies which continue to honor his memory, must necessarily call attention again to the entire work accomplished during more than a century by the Vilmorin family, whose name is justly and universally esteemed. In fact during four generations the heads of the Vilmorin family, — Philippe Victoire de Vilmorin, his son Philippe Andre, then his grandson Louis, and lastly his great grandson Henry, — have suc- cessively associated the name Vilmorin with the progress made in agriculture and horticulture within the past 150 years. It is the Vilmorins who introduced and made popular in the gardens, in the forests, and in theflelds, a very large num- ber of well known useful vegetables and seeds, some or which were obtained in their experiment fardens, and others imported into France from istant countries. To recapitulate, we can say that without the Vilmorins there would perhaps be a little less grain in the fields, but without any doubt, less sugar in our beets and certainly less flowers in our gardens. It is this long and immense work accomplished by the Vilmorins which we propose to honor. All those who are interested in agri- cultural and horticultural progress will doubtless think it just to perpetuate th'^ir memory by a monument worthy of the services which they have rendered and will, no doubt take part in the subscription started to this end. The members of the Vilmorin committee in the United States are: Charles S. Sargent, director of the Arnold Arboretum and Professor of Harvard University, Boston. Mass.; William McMurtrle, ex-president of the Chemists' Association, of New York: and D. M Ferry, president of D. M. Ferry & Company, Detroit. Mich. ■ Remittances, large or small, made to either of the above, will be acknowledged and forwarded. [The amount of each individual subscription is not so important as that each one who appreci- ates the great work above mentioned testify in this way his remembrance of it.— Ed.] MUSHROOM SPAWN. Frequent importationi I from Engfland. Always I fresh and lively. J.J. Styer, Goncordville, Pa. Please mention the A merican Florist when writing. ONION Writs for samples and prices. VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE, Chicago. (tease mention the A merican Morisl when 7vrii.zng LILY OF THE VALLEY Forcing pips. Very fine variety. Apply to JULIUS HANSEN, Pinneberg, Germany. please mention the A merican Florist when writing, CUCUMBER SEED. Nichols Medium Green. Cucumber seed grown in Californitt i3 stronger in vitality and is more prolific than seed grown elsewhere. This has been conclusively demonstrated. We make a specialty of growing only this variety, and can fill all orders promptly. Write for price stating quantity desired. JOHNSON & MUSSER SEED CO., 113 N. Main St., LOS ANGELES. CAL Please mention the American Florist when writing. GARDEN SEEDS AND SWEET CORN. The EVERETT B. CLARK CO., Milford, Conn. SWEET CORN PROMISES WELL. WRITE FOR QUOTATIONS. >go4. The American Florist. 403 [[SUZUKI & IIDA CHINESE SACRED LILIES Japan-Grown Callas ON HAND NOW. PRICES ON AF 31 Barclay St., New York. California Callas Per 100 First size $3.50 Select 6.50 WRITE FOR PRICES ON LARGER LOTS. Vaughan's Seed Store, 84-86 Randolph St., Chicago. 14 Barclay St., New York NEW HARDY ANNUAL. The Gold Medal Carmine-Flowered Tobacco Plant Nicotiana Sanderae Seeds in original packets from all seedsmen throughout the United States. Gold Medal, London. 1903. Gold Medal, Royal Horticultural Society of England, 1904. First- ctass Certificate and Barkseaa Medal by 24 mem- bers of Floral Committee, R. H. Society. Particulars, colored illustrations, etc., from ST. ALBANS, ENGLAND. WHOLESALE AGENTS FOR THE UNITED STATES: HENRY A. DREER Chestnut St.. Philadelphia. Pa. J. M. THORBURN. Cortlandt St.. New York. VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE. Chicago and New York. Please mention the A merican Florist when writing. SANDER & SONS, H. WREDE, LUNEBURG, GERMANY, Lily of the Valley. Cold Madal Hamburg, November 1897. lOOO strong Pips, $5.03. Cash with Order. i^azc mention the A merican Florist when 7vrittng> DUTCH BULBS For Forcing and Fall Planting. Just Received. "^VI^^^l°'' Box 31 1 , Lake Forest, III. Piease mention the American Florist when "writing. !F*seoixia.s. In six distinct named kinds, very low to the trade, in white blush, rose variegated, red and crimson. $1.50 per doz., $8.00 per 100; $75.C0 per 1000. 600 at 1000 rate. In six separate colors, black, blue, red, white, purple and yellowr, in nice plants, $4.00 per 1000; by mail 50c per 100. F. A. BALLER, Bloomingion, III. I'iease mention the A meriean Florist when writing. SPECIAL OFFER OF Bulbs and Decorative Plants Per 100 Lilium Harrisii, S to 7-in % 3.60 " 7 to 9-in 8.00 " Candidum. 22 ctm 4.50 Calla Ethiopica, if to i|-in 600 Hyacinth, Roman White, i2to 15 ctm. per 1000 $26.00 Narcissus, Paper White Grandlflora, 1 3 ctm. and up, per 1000 $9.00 Asparagus Plumosus Robustus 4.00 " Plumosus 3.00 " Sprengeri 2.50 Pteris Tremula 2.50 Pleris Argyrea 2 50 Small Ferns for dishes, full list of best dwarf varieties, per 1000 $25.00 3.00 Small Palms for Center Plants to dishes, 2i-inch pots, 6 to 8 inches high. Areca Lutescens 6.00 Kenlia Belmoreana. 8.00 Per 100 Boston Ferns from bench. Each 4-inch pot size 15c 5-inch pot size 25c 6-inch pot size 35c Celestial Pepper, S-inch pot plants 15,00 Euphorbia Jacquinifolia, grand for . winter pot plants, 3-inch 8.00 4-inch... 12.00 Poinsettias, young fresh stock, just right for pans, 2i-inch 5.00 Each Latania Borbonica. 24^-in., 5 to 7 leaves, 7-in. pot $1.00 28-in., 6 to 8 leaves, 8-in. pot 1.50 28 to 30-in., 7 to 9 leaves, lO-in. pot 2.50 Cycas Revoluta, 8 to 10 leaves 75 " " 10 to 12 leaves i.oo " " 12 to 15 leaves 1.50 The Storrs & Harrison Co. PAINESVILLE, OHIO. PAEONIAS for fall Planting. strong Divisions witii 3 to 5 eyes. PRICES ARE FOR SEPTEMBER AND OCTOBER DELIVERY. Per darl; Adolph Rosseau, dari; crimson Anemonellora Rubra, early crimson Andra Lauries, 'leep cerise pink Oellcatisslma, delicate pink Duches de Nemours, pink, salmon center Fastlva Alba, large, pure white Festlva Maxima, the finest double white Golden Harvest, the nearest approach to yellow Cranda Flora Rubra, large, blood red Gen. Berirand, pink, edged salmon.. Ko-HI-Noor, light rose pink L'Esparanca, deep pink... Lutetian, rosy salmon Mme. Chaumy, deep rosy pink Ne Plus Ultra, bright pink, very fine doz. 50 ICO S20 00 3.W 20.no 2.00 15.00 3.00 25.00 3.00 25.00 2.00 15.00 4.50 35.00 3.00 25.00 2.(10 15 00 1 .50 12 00 1.50 12.00 1.50 i2.no 1,50 12.00 2.00 1,5.00 a.ou 15.00 100 $15.00 8.00 15.00 Per doz. Osgood, deep cerise pink, good $2.00 Officinalis Rubra, crimson 1.00 Rosea, fl. pi 2 00 Prollfera Tricolor, white, yellow and red 2.0O 15.00 Puicherrlma, daybreak pink shading to white 1.50 12.00 Queen Victoria, pure white, crimson spot in center 3.00 15.00 Rubra Trlumphans, deep crimson, semi-double 2.00 Rubra Superba, large double crimson 2 00 Umbellatum, white 2.00 Victoria Tricolor, rose center, white with red marks .. 1.50 Double White, in mixture 1.50 Double Red, in mixture 1.60 Double Pink, in mixture 1 50 Mixed, all colors 75 CHICAGO. Vaughan's Greenhouses, western sprinos. 15.00 15.00 15.00 12.C0 12.00 12.00 8.00 6.00 111. Boddington's "GIGANTIC" CYCLAMEN. UNEQUALED FOR SIZE OR QUALITY OF BLOOMS. Separate varieties or mixed. SI. 50 per 100 seeds; $12.00 per 1000 seeds. SEND FOR BULB CATAlOGtE— NOW READY NEW YORK. ARTHUR T. BODDINGTON, Seeds, Bulbs and Plants, 342 West 1 4th Street, 404 The American Florist. Oct. /, AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF NURSERYMEN. E. W. Kirkpatrick.McKinTiey,Tex.,Pres.; C. L, Wittrous, Des Moines, la., Vice-Pres.; Georfce C. Seager. Rochester, N. Y., Sec'y. Thirtieth annual convention. West Baden Springs, Ind , June, 1905. J Additional nursery trade advertise- ments will be found on page 407. Fruityale, Cal.— Germann & Wagner is a new firm now building to grow cut flowers and nursery stock for the San Francisco market. New York. — August Rhotert and wife will return to this city about October 1, after a ten weeks' trip to the principal European countries. Muskegon, Mich. — The Muskegon Nursery & Fruit Growing Company has bought the business and stock of the Newaygo County nurseries at Fremont and will start a branch nursery at Big Rapids. Lenox, Mass. — The regular meeting of the Lenox Horticultural Society was held in the society's rooms, Lenox, September 17, President E. Jenkins in the chair. The topic of the evening was "Perennials." The show committee reported progress, and the society anticipates an excellent show October 26-27. Buffalo. Changeable weather, rainy and then cool, has very much diminished the out- door stock. Gladioli are fair, asters poor. Roses are improving and carna- tions are very scarce. The first violets were received September 23 and found ready sale at $1.50 per hundred. The flowers are fair but as to fragrance you will have to imagine that. Still they are very acceptable now. Byrne Brothers have purchased seven acres of land at WUliamsville, near Buf- falo, and so far have erected two houses 32x100 feet, one for carnations and the other for mixed stock. This move shows enterprise and promises success for the young men. The wedding of David J. Scott, son of Wm. Scott, to one of .Corfu's young ladies is to take place soon. W. P. Craig, of Philadelphia, was a caller last week. He was on his way west. W. Dykes, with Ed. Jansen, New York, called last week. Bison. Kansas City. An unusual number of poor grade roses have been put on this market within the last week owing to the extremely warm weather. A very small percentage of them found a sale. Carnations are also poor and slow in selling. All outdoor stock is about cleaned up. Trade has been up to the usual standard for the season. A heaw demand for small table ferns has resulted from the distribution of some 6,000 souvenir fern dishes by the Priests of Pallas association. They were very neat dishes, oval in form, of heavy Mexican silver with copper lining, and have attracted considerable attention. All the florists enjoyed extra business from this source, W. L. Rock's store alone having filled some 1,500 dishes, "rhis firm had printed a neat card which went with each dish, setting forth the main requirements of table ferns. Brown & Sons are sending in some very pretty bunches of tritomas which attract attention in the down town store windows, their coloring, a burnt orange, being the fashionable fall color. A vase of La Detroit roses, the first ever shown in Kansas City, was notice- able in one of theprincipalstore windows. They were very favorably commented upon. Mr. Smith, of Smith & Fetters, Cleve- land, stopped ofi'Jor a day enroute to Colorado. Fine cut blooms of dahlias are very popular, especially so for table work. Carnival week, which begins October 3, should create extra business. W. Syracuse. In the last week there were two severe frosts but the florists were ready for them and nothing was injured. The frost held off this year longer than last. P. R. Quinlan & Company are laying the foundations of three more green- houses at Onondaga Valley which will increase the size of the range. The Pitts- burg Glass Company will furnish the glass and the King Construction Com- pany of Lockport the iron. One of the new houses will be a propagating house and the other will be for ageneral assort- ment of plants. Mr. Quinlan's roses are looking well and the carnations are espe- cially fine. A new 60-horse power boiler is being installed in one of the houses. Trade at the retail store was reported as being good, several large funerals helping out. Some excellent special floral designs were made. Wheadon & Hencle have an elaborate display of palms and ferns which are sell- ing well, as people are getting their houses ready for winter. The cold weather has taken ofif all the out-of-door flowers and counter trade is increasing. A. J. B. Lenox Dale, Mass.— Anewgreenhouse on the Paterson place was started Sep- tember 15. HOW TO EARN $20 to $50 PER WEEK. This is an advertisement but is worthy of your careful consideration, as it is a bonafide offer to the readers of the American Florist for their services this winter — whole or part time. If you mean business it will pay you to write to the Spaulding Company and get their proposition. Whether you are experienced in their line or not they will outfit you free and instruct you fully each week, so that you will positively make as much as stated above, in cash, and in addition thereto will receive many premiums, not cheap, trashy things but useful and valuable articles which they send their salesmen free, from time fo time, by way of appreciation and encouragement. Working for them is not like representing an ordinary nursery concern, for they are nurserymen of national reputation and can be depended upon to fulfill all agreements with salesmen and customers. They will make life easy and prosperous for you if you give them the chance. Write them to-day for full particulars. ADDRESS SPAULDING NURSERY & ORCHARD CO., SPAULDING, ILL. For Fall Trade. WE OFFER AN IMMENSE STOCK OF ' WIER'S CUT LEAF MAPLES TULIP TREES, AZALEA INDICA, (Home Grown.) GARDENIAS, MAGNOLIA GRANDIFLORA, ORANGES and LEMONS (Grafted). RUBBERS, KENTIAS, LATANIAS, CHAMiEROPS, PHCENIX and a GENERAL LINE OF NURSERY STOCK. All Hsalthy and Clean. Write for prices. P. J. BERGKMANS CO., Inc., Frultland Nurssries, AUGUSTA, GA. Groenewe^en & Zoon, DE BILT near Itrecht. 120 ACRES SANDY SOIL. SPECIALTIES: Firs(-rate Nursery stock, Specimen Conifers, Hardy Perennials, Trees for Avenue and Road- side planting. Fruit Trees. London Planes and Pyramid Pears are a grand specialty with us. New trade catalogue will soon be reswiy and will be sent upon application. Hease mention the A merican Florist when writing, California Privet. Packing Free. Per 100 1000 50,000 3 years, S'/s to 3 feet $3.00 $28.00 50,000 2 years, 3 to 4 feet 2.75 25.00 200 000 2 years, 2 to 3 feet 2.25 20.00 200,000 2 yeais, 20 to 24 inches 2.00 15.00 EO.OfO 2 years, 15 to 20 inches 1.75 12.00 400,000 1 year. 12 to 18 inches ... 1.00 8.00 Cuttings, Feb. and March, 8 in. .75 200 Trees, 3 years, heads 4 to 5 feet, each 20c Two and three year have been out back, and transplanted, which makes them very bushy, with fine roots. 600,000 ASPARAGUS ROOTS. Per lOOO Palmetto and Barr's Mammoth. 2-year $3.00 Palmetto and Barr's Mammoth, I-year 2.50 Write for Trade List. Remember, packing free on fall delivery. J. H. O'HAGAN, Little Silver, N. J. River View Nubsebies. Jacs Smits, Ltd. XK (BBANCH AT BOSKOOP.) Wholesale Growers of grn^rmfntili narsery stock, pot-grown forcing plants. Lilacs a specialty. Berlin and Hamburg Valley — the best quality. Catalogue free on demand. When in Europe please inspect our nurseries. NAARDEN-BUSSUM, ntir Amtterdam, \% our R. R. Dtptt. ATTENTION. Are You Interested in Nursery Stock? We have enormous quantities of extra bushy, well-rooted Trees and Shrubs at prices which would pay you to investigate. Lincoln A Peterson Aves., Peterson Nursery, CHICAGO, ILL. ATTENTION NURSERYIMEN and FLORISTS. Before buying your Holland grown nursery stock elsewhere, you should take advantage of our extremely low prices. We are headquarters for Rosea, Hydrangea p. g., Hbododendrons, Azalea mollis, Peeonias and Ornamental trees. It will pay you to keep in touch with us and advise us of your wants. When in Holland don't forget to call on us, and inspect our nurseries. Gouda is our railroad depot. W. VAN KLEEF & SONS, Tho Nurseries, Boskoop, Holland. Please meniioji ike American Florist when writings AMERICAN TREE SEEDS AND PLANTS. Our Descriptive Catalogue of American Seeds and Plants is now ready lor mailing. Ask for it. OTTO KATZENSTEIN & CO., Tras Saed and Plant Speclallsls. ATLANTA, CA. 1904. The American Florist. 405 —SPECIAL OFFER— OF A FEW GOOD VARIETIES OF WELL SHAPED CONirERS AND OTHER PLANTS ALL RECENTLY TRANSPLANTED, GROWN SINGLY AND SPECIALLY PREPARED FOR EXPORT. Coniferae. Per 10 Ablet Bilsamea, the balsam fir, 3 to Wi Xeet..S 2.50 :• •• 5to6feet 3.60 Ccerulaa, the com mon blue flr, 3 to 4 fett 2.50 " Concoler, the most majestic of the blues, aboutai^ feet 8.0D " EleBins Pandula, the new weeping lorm, most elegant. av4 to 3 feet 5.60 " Enaelmannl alauca, about 3 feet 3.00 " •• •• 2y, to 3 feet 5.00 " Excalta lurta, beautiful golden foliage, 5to6i;feet 7 00 " Exealia Araentea, beautiful white roiiage 9 10 12 feet 40.00 " Homolanili, a new strong growing abies, from Japan, foliage white under- neath, 4 to 5 feet 7.00 " Invarit, the weeping flr, very curious. 3!4to3feet ".CO " Nigra Compacta, dark foliage, dwarf habit, 1 to IVi I'eet 5.60 " Nigra Doumalti, dwarf compact and blue wiih my small leaves, about 2feet 4,00 " Nigra Pumlla. dwarfer than Nigra Doumetti, round form, \Vi to 2 feet — 5 60 " Nerdmaiinlana, 1% to 2 feet 500 2to3 7.00 3!4to5 9.00 " Orlinlallt. very small leaves, dark foliage, VA to 2 feet 3.C0 2W to3 5.00 PAKRYANA GLAUCA or PUNGENS, 1^4 to 2 feet 3.60 2 to 2!4 feet 5.P0 314 to 3 feet 7.60 " Large selected plants, abt. 3 feet 9.60 " Paetinata, the silver flr, 210 2V4 feet. ... 1.80 " PInaapo, 3!4 to 3 feet 560 " " 3^to4'/2feet 10,00 Very well formed plants. Large speci- mens, prices on application Arauearia Imbrlcata, 1 to 1 Ji feet 6.00 i;itol5ifeet 1200 l?i to2 feet 17.00 '* " grown in baskets, 3 to 4 feet 45.00 Gadnit Allanllea Argenlaa, well shaped plants from pots, 4 to 6 feet 7.00 Cuprosiut Lawsonlana, 3 to 5 feet, per 100, $12 1 60 Junlperus SInantli Varlagala, 2V« to 3 feet.... 5.60 Junlparus Iripartlta, about 3 feet through — 5.60 Larte Sibirlea. from true Siberian seed, curii us pyramidal, compact tree, numer- ous red cones in the spring, 5 to 6 feet. . 4.00 6Hto8 feet 6.00 PInw Auttrlaca Nigra, 2 to iVi feet, per 100. J12 1.50 Beautiiul well formed specimens 4H to 6 feet 7.00 6to7!^ feet 10.00 Dtlinoipora Ericeldaa. 15 to 20 inches 2.50 Taxus Baecala, English Yew, 3 to 4^4 feet, per ICO, 525.00 3.00 4!4 to 5Ji feet, per 100 $35.00 4.00 5H to 6 feet 6.00 etoevi feet 10.00 Taxat Hlbemiea Pyramidallt, 3 to 4 feet 6.50 Tbuya Campacla, 3 to 3 feet 2.60 Ellwangarlana, 4Vi to5feet 5.00 5iito59ifeet 8.00 6to6H feet 10.00 Lobbil GIgantaa, W% to 6^x3 ft. through 8 CO " 6Vi to 8x4 feet through lO.OO " 8 to 10x5 feet through. . ol2.09 Per 10 Thuya Lobbli Gig. 2H to 3 feet, per 100, 116 no, 2 00 3 to 4^4 feet, per lOi). $35.01), 4.00 5 to 6 feet, per 100, $55.00, . li.OO " lobbli Atrovlrant. dark green, about 5 ft. 4.00 5to6teet 6.00 " Lobbli Aurea, 5 to 6 feet 8.00 Varlegata, 5 to 6 feet lO.OO Certainly the best of variegated conifers. Occldentalls Pyramldalls Columnarlt, 5 to 6 feet 9.00 Thuyopala Dolabrala Variegata, 3M to 4 feet. . . 10.00 5 to 6 feet 16.00 Boraallt, 5 to 6 feet 5.00 6to7feet..., 7.00 ** Boroalia Pendula, most elegant form 4to5 feet 9.00 5 to 6 feet 11 00 Boroalia Varlegata, 3 to 4 feet 6.00 All theie conifart will move well and can be lifted with good, atrong solid balls of earth. Of most all of the above we have specimens of all sizes up to 10 and 12 feet, we have also many other varieties. Ornamental Standards Acer Negundo Rob^stiitn "Leteliier," new, 3- year buds on strong stems or standards $6.00 Dwarfs 1.80 Originated. in our nurseries, regular variegated foliage, never burns, grows three times larger and quicker than the old variety. /Eteulus Hippooaitanum Flore Fleno, the true double-flowering horse chestnut (grafted trees), fruitless variety suitable for street planting, 5 to 6feet 2.50 6to6i4 feet 3.50 6Jito7y» feet 500 8 to 9 feet 6.00 lOtoll feet 800 Ctculue Hippocatlrum Flora Rubro, about 6 feet 2.00 7 to 9 feet.. 4.00 Betula Alba, silver birch, 6 to 8 ft., per 100, $8, l.CO "' Pendula, the true silver bark variety. Specimens trees with drooping branches all around the stem from the ground. These are grown in baskets to make growth certain, 13 to 15 feet 20.00 Coryius Colurna, the Hazel Nut tree, 7 to 9 ft. 5.00 Cytlsus Labuinum, 7 to 9 feet per 100, 18 00 9 to 11 feet,... per 100, 15.00 Juglant Siaboldl, beautiful ornamental tree, very quick grower, white bark, very long foliage. Bunches of sometimes 16 nuts of good edible quality, 9 to 10 feet 4.C0 lOtoll feet 600 II to 12 feet 8.00 Juglant Regia, English Walnut, 8 to 10 feet. . 3 00 I0tol3feet 4.00 Sallx Pendula Rubra, new, 10 to 15 feet 5.0O Evergreen Shrubs. Bambusa Aurea, bushy, 3 to 5 feet Per 100 Per 1000 per 10. $1.80 $15.00 Barberit Stenophylla. ..about 3 feet.. 15.00 Buxus EleBantlstima, dwarf variegated box. Beautiful silver variegation Per 100 Per 1000 showing as well in winter as in summer. 8 to 10 inches 3.00 25.00 Cetoneaster Hooteri, strong large pits 15.00 Ilex Varlegata We grow mostly the best variety. Hex Marginata Alba Leaves liable to drop in transit. About li-4 feet 25 00 About 24 inches 35.00 MahonlaAqullollunt, 12to 18inchGs. . 3.00 25.00 " RotundHolla, the best variety, blooms very freely, large compact, rigid spikes. 1!4 to 2 feet 4.00 35.00 Oimanlhut Aqullollut, bushv plants, 254 to 3H feet per 100, $3.60, 30.00 Various. Per 10 Per 100 Carplnui Belulut, Hornbeam,about 5 ft. $8.00 6 to 7 feet 13.00 Corpinut Pyramidallt, Pyramidal Horn- beam , 8 to 10 feet $8.00 Corylui Avelana, Hazel. Large big fruited varieties with names 13.00 Large big fruited mixed vai ieties 8.00 Prunui PIstardI, pruned bushy stuff, well formed bushes, many branches, fine roots, 4 to 5 feet 3.00 10.00 5!4to6Hfeet 3.00 16.00 Sambucus, Variegated, Laciniated and Golden Elders, strong bushy stock, about 3 to 5 feet 8.00 "'■'"caHOMWba 1 Bushystock, 1^4 to S! !" 5„A, y 2 feet, $3.00 per 100; CallOta Rosea ., 1 .orm^a, men Callota Rosea Superba J $25.00 per 1000. These spirceas are verv convenient for borders and are in bloom all through the season. Spineless Gooseberries, 3 varieties. Per 100 Per lOOO Almost entirely prickless. big red early fruit of good flavor 3i to 1 foot $1.00 .$35.00 While Lllao. the best variety, well Per 10 Per 100 formed and budded bushes, about 3V4 feet $3.00 $18 00 3H to 5 feet 4.50 30.00 Fruit Stocics. Per 10,000 $52.00 .... 32.00 .... 12.00 55 00 36.00 .... 15.00 36.00 18.00 18.00 13.00 Apple, one-year, 7 to 12 m. m 5to 7 " 3to 5 " Pear, " 7tol2 " 5to 7 ■' " 3to 5 " Cherry Mazzard, one-year, 5 to 8 m. m.. 3to5 " . Myrobalan Plum, 5 to 8 " . 4to6 " . Manetll Rose Stocics, first size 45.0D Magnolia Grandiflora. Beautiful well grown specimen plants, all transplanted, all sure to grow. Per 13 Per 100 3to4feeet $ 9 00 $65.00 4to5teet 11.00 80.00 5to5!/2feet 15.00 100 00 6feet 18.00 13000 7to8feet 24.00 160.00 All above prices are for goods delivered FREE TO HAVRE. Packing extra, carefully done, and charged at cost price. We know how to pack all above safely and economically and can give the highest American references. We have many other good articles at advantageous prices. Please ask for catalogue. LETELLIER SON & CO., We Export APPLE and PEAR SEEDS, NORMANDY HORSES and CIDER BRANDY. 406 The American Florist. Oct. I, Cincinnati. Business has been remarkably good. The present week started off with a rush. There is an unusual amount cf funeral work, and flowers are cleaned up nicely every day in the wholesale houses. Car- nations are coming along in increased quantities, but there are not nearly enough to fill orders. Quality also is lacking. In roses there is a scarcity of American Beauty and Liberty, but Bride, Bridesmaid, Golden Gate, Ivory and Perle were never better for this sea- son of the year. George Corbett has been sending in some violets, but the buyers do not care to risk their money on them as yet. Asters are about done for; those received show that they are declining very rapidly. Last Sunday the writer paid a visit to Rosebank, the home of W. A. McFadden at North Fairmount, and was agreeably surprised at the general appearance of of the greenhouses. The place had been vacant about a year, but last spring Mr. McFadden concluded the greenhouses were too valuable to lie idle, and bought enough stock of roses, carnations, chrys- anthemums and violets to plant the en- tire place. With the assistance of three inexperienced men he has made a very creditable showing. This community was amazed last Fri- day by the terrible accident that occurred at Pleasant Ridge, a little village about eight miles from this city, when nine little girls lost their lives. Two ofthe little ones were daughters of Wm. Card, who is em- ployed by the J. M. McCuUough's Sons Company. Mr. and Mrs. Card have the sympathy of everybody. H. M. Altick, of Dayton, O., chairman ofthe McKinley memorial fund, was in town last week soliciting subscriptions from the local florists, and from the ap- pearance of his smiling countenance he undoubtedly was very successful. Sunderbruch & Meier are sending in some fine Bride and Bridesmaid, which meet with a ready sale. This firm has a house of the finest poinsettias ever seen around this city, which will be good property for the holidays. George & Allan are stUl cutting Lilium longiflorum, and the way this firm has kept the cut up on these flowers is worthy of comment. They are also supplying this market with fine lily of the valley. Report has reached here that Miss O'Malley, sister of James O'Malley, was burned to death at Cleveland, O. Details are lacking. A. O. Pittsburg:. Business continues on the upward movement and all the stores report an improvement but feel the absence of good carnations. There is a decided improve- ment in local roses and carnations. Wholesalers report a steady movement of all kinds of stock. The shipping busi- ness is especially good. Kaiserin roses have sold well during the week. Ameri- can Beauty are meeting with very liberal sale. Asters are almost out. On September 21 a killing frost made its appeararce, causing more or less loss to those who did not take precautionary measures. In Pittsburg the temperature dropped to 39° and in a number of places within a radius of a hundred miles the temperature fell to 28°. Charles Seibert's three new houses are now finished and will be planted with the best commercial varieties of carna- tions. The houses are 22x165 feet. Mr. Seibert has about 30,000 chrysanthe- mums which will begin to come in within three weeks. His new store will not be ready for occupation until about Decem- ber 1. Mr. Seibert's hosts of friends will be glad to hear of the steady improve- ment in his health. Randolph & McClements have redeco- rated and enlarged the floor space in their store and have added an elegantly arranged reception room on the second floor for the purpose of outlining and dis- cussing decorations with their custom- ers. They have also transferred their bookkeeping department to the second floor. E. C. Ludwig opened his beautiful store in East Diamond street, Allegheny, on Thursday, September 29. A palm was given to each visitor as a souvenir. The Pittsburg Cut Flower Company, A. M. Murdoch, A. W. Smith and Breit- enstein & iFlemn have been keeping the painters busy this week. The Florists' Exchange opened the chrysanthemumseason by showing a fine bunch of white chrysanthemums under the name of Opal. W. C. Drews has opened a store at 721 Main street, Braddock, and has also leased his father's greenhouses in West Homestead. Sam McClements is in New York. Billy Clarke has returned from the World's Fair. Ed. McCoUum has taken a position with the Florists' Exchange. Visitors: Leopold Oesternei, Siebrecht &L Son, N. Y.; Rudolph Hentzsch, Phila- delphia, Pa. E. L. M. Toronto. The langour which has characterized home trade for the summer months shows signs of improvement, and it is encour- aging to know that there is a greater demand for good stock than is being produced, though violets, lily of the valley and orchids are offered in fairly good quantities and all flowers are greatly improved in quality. American Beauty roses show most evidence of the cool weather and are at present more plentiful than at any time since last spring. Kaiserin are at present off crop, though Bridesmaid, Bride and yellow roses are getting better. Carnations are also much improved and are a little more plentiful. Outdoor stock of nearly all kinds is over, though a few fair asters and some very good dahlias are being cut. Gladioli are about done for this season. The Gardeners' and Florists' Associa- tion held a meeting in St. George's hall on September 20. The usual routine busi- ness was attended to and carpet ball was indulged in. The annual flower show, which this year will be held in conjunction with the fruit and honey show, takes place in the Granite rink, beginning November 8 and lasting fi-om Tuesday to Saturday, and as an extra attraction Wednesday will be set apart as apple day, when excellent apples will be distributed to all who attend. Friday will be carnation day, when these flowers will also be given away free. Every variety of fruit will bear a printed card giving a full description of its merits for eating, cook- ing or preserving and its season. Recipes for preparing fruits for the table will be given to the public. The prize list will amount to $3,000. There was a meeting of the Dominion department of agriculture at Ingersoll September 21 to examine the sprayed and unsprayed orchards in order to determine definitely the results. The contrast between the fruit grown on sprayed trees with those on the unsprayed trees was very decided. Experts were pleased and the growers present expressed their satisfaction with what they had seen and their gratitude to the department. H. G. D. Louisville. The past week has been a very encour- aging one, work of nearly every class being demanded. Some of the large stores have had openings and there are a few still to come. This class of work is unfortunately not being taken care of to the best advantage by the florists of Louisville, the work being done for nearly nothing. Bids are let and the firms not knowing the difference in the work natur- ally give it to the lowest bidder, which can plainly be seen by looking at the work. Funeral work has also been sat- isfactory. Roses have improved in qual- ity and are plentiful. The demand is good. Carnations are fair in quality but as yet a little short in quantity. Shipped stock is coming in more satisfactorily and the demand is good. Dahlias are good in quality and the supply is equal to the demand. Short flowers for funeral designs are still scarce. Fancy ferns are now being shipped from the outside and can be had in quantity. The regular monthly meeting of the Kentucky Society of Florists will be held Tuesday night, October 4, at 8 o'clock at August R. Baumer's store, Fourth and Chestnut streets. Besides the regular business there will be a paper on poinset- tias, by Charles W. Reimers, who has been very successful in growing them. A large attendance is looked for. Ed. C. Frederick, of Beutel& Frederick, showed his friends a good time Tuesday night. A large table was se<" in the pot- ting shed and the place being illuminated with gas light, made it very desirable for the occasion. F. Walker & Company have had some: dahlias of extra quality. F. L. S. Baker City, Ore.— R. C, Eisele says business has been dull here thus far this Palmer, Mass — Frost here September 21 cut down most of the tender stock outdoors. WoBDRN, Mass.— John Cummings has the lumber on hand for building extensive greenhouses. BLOOMSBtjRG, Pa.— Davis Brothers are building another new house, 22x500 feet, forcarnations. New Haven, Conn.— Charles Monro has returned from a ten days' trip to Atlantic City and Philadelphia. Spokane, Wash. — Elmer Law, formerly of Butte, Mont., expects to open a retail cut flower store here this month. Boston, Mass. — The Koral Manufact- uring Company has been incorporated with George F. Marsh, ofNewton, Mass., as treasurer. Winchester, Mass. — Geo. F. Arnold has returned from Peak's Island, Me., where he spent several weeks. He was accompanied by his wife. Exeter, N. H.— H. Barton is putting in a new boiler at his greenhouse. Sev- eral changes have been made in the plant which add greatly to the equipment. ipo^. The American Florist. 407 James Kiog Nursery, PEONIES, named sorts or mixtures. PHLOXES, finest sorts. HARDY PERENNIALS. SHRUBS, in variety. TREES, all sizes. \VRITE FOR TRADE LIST. ELNHURST, ILLINOIS. -PHONE 312.- o o I THE BEST ROSE NOVELTY Dwarf Crimson Vaughan's Rambler ^}'''' NEW YORK. ORDERS BOOKED NOW. London Planes. stout and straight stems, beautiful heads, and fine roots grown, on sandy grounds. The girth of these trees is in good proportion to the length. Per 100 Per 1000 10-12 feet $18.00 $160.00 12-15 feet ,... 21.00 200.C0 No charges for packing and f. o. b. Rotterdam. JACs. SMITS, Ltd., Naarden, Holland. A. B. C. Code, 5th edition used. Please mention the American Florist when writing s»... THE MOON For j Trees, Shrubs, Vines Your) and Small Fruits. Descriptive Illustrated Catalogue Free THE WM. H. MOON CO. Morrisville, Pa. CALIFORNIA PRIVET. A large stock of extra fine, well furnished two year plants from one' to four feet. Grades much higher than most sto-k sent out. Satisfaction guaranteed. Get my prices before you place your order. Address CHAS. BLACK, "'chtstown. Philadelphia Rambler. Flowers brighter and much more double than Crimson Rambler, strong grower, blooms earlier and does not bleach ont. 3K-inch plants .$6.00 per 100; $50.10 per 1000 4-inch plants 2 00perdoz.; 15.00 per 100 6-inch plants S.COperdoz,; 22.50 per 100 The Conard& Jones Co., "'^r^^ August Rolker & Sons, IMPORT TO ORDER Manaltl Rose Stocks for grafting. Forcing Lilacs, Lily of the Valley, Palms, Bay and Box Trees, Decorative Plants and Shrubs, Etc. 31 Barclay St. or P. 0. Box 752, NEW YORK. The Cottage Gardens Go. (Incorporated.) Queens, Long Island, New York, Nursery Book, giving descriptions of nursery stock, peonies, etc., mailed ^ upon application. GRAND NEW RED ROSE Etoile de Prance A Seedling of "CHATENAY" and "FISHER HOLMES." Hybfid TGa. ^^^ "^°^* vigorous and free-blooming red rose ever intro- — — duced. Superb color. Velvet crimson, center vivid cerise. The best bedder and forcing red rose. Ready for Distribution Nov. 1, 1904. Awarded a Gold Medal at Corino, Italy; a First-Class Certificate of Merit at Paris; two Gold Medals at Lyons and Silver-Gilt Cup at Dusseldorf, Germany. PRICES: SET A. Strong, 2 year field-grown plants with all the shoots growing on them, ready for propagating. 1 plant 10 francs 50 plants 375 francs 12 plants 100 francs 100 plants 700 francs SET B. Strong, 2-year field-grown plants, ready pruned for planting. 1 plant 5 francs 250 plants SOO francs SO plants 187 francs SO centimes 500 plants 1500 francs 100 plants 350 francs lOOO plants 2700 francs All Orders Sliould be Addressed to J. PERNET-DUCHER, ROSE GROWER. VENNISSIELX-LES-LYONS, (nhonc, france.) please meyition the Aynencn Fioyxsi ■wnt'ti wriinta. Hardy Herbaceous Plants Now is the best time to purchase for early planting. AU stock offered by us is thoroughly established and well rooted, and will make large flowering clumps next season. ANEMONES. Japonica Alba, the best single white. Elegantlssima, beautiful satin rose. Exceedingly strous. Large field-grown clumps of above, SS.OOper 100. AQUILECIA. No garden complete without these; also a valuable florists' llower. Long Spurred, mixed, strong, from 2|4-inch pots, $5.C0 per 100. Short Spurred, white, fine for cutting. From 2i4- inch pots, Its 00 per 100. ARABIS ALPINA. (Rock Cress). From 2M-inoh pots, !f3.0U per 100. DELPHINIUM. Queen of Blues. A grand variety. From 2M-inch pots. *3 00 per 100. DIGITALIS CLOXINIOIDES. (Foxglove). Finest mixed strain. From 3-inch pots. 9*5.00 per 100. HONEVSU CKLE. Golden Leaved Japanese, one of the most attractive climbers. Hallaana, an exceedingly free bloomer. Large, two-year old field plants of above J6,00 per 100. IRIS CERMANICA. Six best florists' varieties, strong Behl divisions, $4,00 per 100. PHLOX. Ten fine varieties for cutting, strong field 1.1.111 ts. 81.25 per dozen; S8.00 per 100. RUDBECKIA. Newmanii, from 3-inch pots, $1.00 per 100. TRILOBA, irom 3-inch pots, $5.00 per 100. Send for Fall List for varieties and complete descriptions. Nafhan Smith & Son, ADRIAN, MICH. Please mention the A merican Florist when w> iting. When in Europe come and see us and inspect our extensive Nurseries. Gouda is our railroad depot. HARDY, FANCY ORNAMENTAL NURSERY STOCK. J. Blaauw & Co., BOSKOOP, HOLLAND. Catalogue free on demand. Headquarters for the Famoas ColoradoBlue Spruces, purest, bluest strain PEONIES. Pestiva Maxima $35.00 per 160 Fine White, generally called Queen Victoria 9.00 per lOO Rose, the tall-growing, heavy-bloom- ing variety 6.00 per 100 For other varieties or ICOO rate write GILBERT H. WILD, Sarcoxie, Mo. PLEASE MENTION US WHEN WRITING TO ADVERTISERS. 408 The American Florist. Oct. I, M^ Chrysanthemums Large Yellow and White, Strictly Fancy Stock, $4.00 per dozen. -OTHER CHEAPER GRADES. Our Bride and Bridesmaid Roses are Now Fine. PLENTY OF VIOLETS. A. L. Randall Company, 19 Randolph St., CHICAGO. ! ^css3S^!:e!SS'?^?!?Cp'^Ce&^:^:^:^:^i^is:sss:^:ss^ Field-Grown Carnations It Ha* Been a Good Growing Season With Ut and Plants are In Fine Shape, Strong and Bushy. WHITE. Per JDO FLORS HILL 3.50 Peru 3 50 Norway 3 50 Queen Louise 3.50 PINK. Mrs. T. W. Lawson $6.00 Mrs. Nekon 3.50 Mrs. Higinbotham 3.50 Guardian Angel 3.50 McKinley 3.50 RED. Chicago 3.50 Mrs. Ine 3 50 Estelle 6.00 Harlowarden 4.50 VARIEGATED. Mrs. Bradt 3 50 1000 30.00 30.00 30 00 30.00 $50.00 30.00 30.00 30.00 30 00 30.00 30.00 50.00 40.00 30 00 All Stock sold under express condition that if not satisfactory It is to be returned immediately, when money will be refunded. PETER REINBERG, 51 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. Please mention the American florist when writings Field-Grown Carnations Per 100 Mrs. Lawson $5.00 Peru 450 Queen Louise 4 50 ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS NANUS, 3-iQch 5.00 SCHARFF BROS., Van Wert, O. Portland, Me,— Skillin Brothers are building an addition to their greenhouses. They intend to house 5,000 carnations this fall, besides chrysanthemums and roses. 150,000 FIELD GROWN CARNATIONS. QUEEN LOUISE, white 06 ENCHANTRESS, light pink 10 CHICAGO, red .06 ETHEL CROCKER, pink OS LIPPINCOTT OS WHITE CLOUD, white .05 PROSPERITY, variegated 06 FLORA HILL, white 06 LORNA, white .06 HARRY FENN, crimson .06 WIH. SCOTT, pink .05 ORIOLE, scarlet .OS MERMAID, pink OS DOROTHY, pink OS J. L. DILLON, Bioomsburg, Pa. Carnation Plants. CHEAP FOR CASH. Long as they last, $3.50 perlOO; $30 perlOOO. Lawson, M. Glory, Gomez, America, Hill, Lillian Pond, Daybreak, Crane, Perfection. ENCHANTRESS, $5.00 per hundred. A lot of new and standard varieties mixed, at $2.50 per lOO; $20 per lOOO. SMI LAX, 6 to 9 ft. strings, l5c;$l.2S perdoz. ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS, 10 to 15 ft, heavy strings, 40c each; $4.00 per doz. W. H. Watson, LAPEER, MICH. Please mention the A w'-ican Florist when tvriting CARNATIONS. Clean, stocky Plants, guaranteed ready for bench- ing. Going back to lettuce; no surplus stock. Per 100 1000 Per 100 1000 Marquis $3.50S30 Morn. Glory.. ..$4.00$35 Jubilee 3.50 30 Peru 4 00 35 Bradt 3.50 Daybreak, white 4.00 35 Glacier 4.00 35 Lawson 4.60 43 250 at 1000 rate. (Cash.) Blanksma Bros., Grand Rapids.Mich. LETTUCE GROWERS, R. F. D. No. U. Piease mention the A merican Florist when writing. Fine Healthy Field-Grown Plants. No Stem Rot. Per 100 Per lOOO LAWSON, pink $5.00 $4S.OO NELSON, pink 5.00 45.00 GUARDIAN ANGEL, pink 3.00 27.50 HIGINBOTHAM, pink 4.00 35.00 FLORA HILL, white 3.00 27.50 WHITE CLOUD, white 4.00 35.00 QUEEN LOUISE, white 4.00 35.00 PERU, white 4.00 35.00 JOOST, pink 4.00 35.00 LORD, pink 4.00 35.00 ESTELLE, red 500 45.00 GEO. REINBERG, 51 Wabash Avenue, yiease mention the A merican Florist when writing. Field- Grown Carnation Plants Mrs. Fisher in white; Guardian Angel in pink; Crane in red, all at $5.00 per 100. Write GEO. A. KUHL, Pekin, 111. 1904. The American Florist. 409 DECORATIVE PLANTS. We are offering at the present time some exceptional values in Decorative Plants, especially in the line of large Kentias, the principal sizes among which are quoted below. If your supply requires replenishing, now is the time to stock up at most favorable prices. MADE-UP PLANTS OF KENTIA FORSTERIANA. Each feet high $20.00 15.00 12.60 7.60 6.60 8.00 60 12 inch tubs, 3 to 4 plants in a tub, 7 f 12 inch tubs, 3 to 4 " " 6 to 7 10 inch tubs, 3 " " 6 to 61^ 9 inch tubs, 3 " " 6!^ to 6 9 inch tubs, 3 " " 6 to 614 8 inch tubs, 3 " " 4 to 4^ 5 inch pots, 3 to 4 " " Ivi SINGLE PLANTS OF KENTIA FORSTERIANA. 12 inch 12 inch 10 inch 10 inch 9 inch 8 inch 8 inch 7 inch € inch 6 inch 6 inch tubs, 6 to 7 leaves, tubs, 6 to 7 " pots, 6 to 7 " pots, 6 to 7 " pots, 6 to 7 " pots, 6 to 7 " pots, 6 to 7 " to 8 feet high $26.00 pots, pots, pots, pots. 6^4 6 bV, to 6 6 XobVt 4 36 32 to 36 30 to 32 28 to 30 inches high 12.50 10 00 7 60 6.00 6.00 4.00 2.00 1.60 1.26 1.00 SINGLE PLANTS OF KENTIA BELMOREANA. 10 inch pots, 6 to 7 leaves, 42 to 48 inches high $6.00 10 inch pots, 6 to 7 " 36 to 42 " 4.00 6 inch pot J, 6 to 7 " 30to36 " 1.60 6 inch pots, 6 " 28 to 30 " 1.26 S inch pots, 6 to 6 " 20 to 22 " 76 4 inch pots, 5 to 6 " 15 to 18 " 35 We good va! have lue. ARAUCARIAS. an immense stock of the following sizes all of which will be found of exceptional ARAUCARIA EXCELSA. Each. 4 inch pots, 8 to 10 inches high, 3 tiers 60 6 inch pots, 12 to 14 inches high, 3 to 4 tiers 76 6 inch pots, 14 to 16 inches high, 4 tiers 1.00 6 inch pots, 16 to 18 inches high. 4 tiers 1.26 7 inch pots, 20 to 24 inches high, 4 to 5 tiers 1.60 ARAUCARIA EXCELSA GLAUCA. Each. 6 inch pots, 13 to 16 inches high, 3 tiers $1.24 7 inch pots, 16 to 18 inches high, 4 tiers 1.76 7 inch pots, 22 to 21 inches high, 4 to 6 tiers 2.00 ARAUCARIA ROBUSTA COMPACTA. 6 inch pots, 10 inches high, 2 to 3 tiers $1.8S 6 inch pots, 12 inches high, 3 tiers 1>60 7 inch pots, 16 inches high, 3 to 4 tiers 1.7S For a complete list of Seasonable Stock see our current wholesale catalogue. HENRY A. DREER, 714 Chestnut St., Philadelphia. Mease mention the American Florist when writing ^♦♦^^ »»»»»#♦»♦♦»»»»»#< ROOSEVELT COLOR CARNATIONS REPIBLICAN CAMPAIGN Will create a good demand for crimson carnation blooms this fall. Harlo- warden is the best crimson. We have about 5,000 extra fine field-grown plants left that will bloom right away. These are the best plants we have ever seen. To close them out we offer them at $4.00 per 100; $37.50 per 1000. Reliance, white 4c Lillian Pond, white 4c Moonlight, white 8c Palmer, red 4c Marshall Field, variegated 4c Tiger, variegated 4c Dorothy Whitney, yellow 4c Lawson, pink .' 4c Nelson, pink 4c Prosperity, variegated 4c Cressbrook, pink 4c Higinbotham 4c 1^ CHICAGO CARNATION CO., JOLIET, ILL. >♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦»♦♦♦♦♦♦♦< 410 The American Florist. Oct. 7, Lowell, Mass. The cut flower trade has been very brisk and snappy, owing to the fact that the outdoor supply is gone. The demand for funeral flowers has been very good. There is no great amount of indoor stock at present. Galax leaves have filled a long felt want. On September 23 we were visited by Jack Frost. Asters, dahlias and hydrangeas, which help to fill up the gap at this time of year, were a sorry looking spectacle the next morn- ing. One grower who has a house of Boston ferns, found that the back row had all been frozen. The supply of car- nations is daily improving both in qual- ity and count, and it will not be very long before they will make themselves a factor. The plant men have been very active the past few days getting plants out for the usual fall openings. At the opening of the new department store of O'Don- nell & Company, a great many designs were to be seen. Violets have made their appearance but as yet they find no sale. John Gale must be given the credit of bringing them to town this season ahead of anyone else. Wm. Whittet and wife will depart next week for a sojourn in Maine. ,'Harvey B. Green has returned from St lipuis and the World's Pair. A.M. A Sure Mouey-Maker i^oxc nri-inoh pots, bushy plants, 10 to 12-inohes high, 3 tiers, 60c. 5)4-inch pots, 13 to 15 inches high, 3 to 4 tiers, 60o. 5M to 6-inoh pots, 17 to 19 inches high, 3, 4 and 5 tiers, 75c. 6-inch pots, 20, 22, 24 inches high, 4, 5 and 6 tiers, 80o, 90o and $1.00 each. GREAT BARGAINS IN KENTIA PALMS. 4000 KENTIA FORSTERIANA, 3-inch pots, made-up plants, 3 in a pot, 16 to 18 inches high, 8 to 10 leaves, !5o each by the dozen; per 100, $12.00; per 500, $50.00. 4-inoh pots, made-up, 20o. KENTIA FORSTERIANA and BELMOREANA. 6-inch fots, 5 to 7 leaves, 30 to 40 inches high, 75o to 1.00 each. KENTIA FORSTERIANA, made-up plants, 7-incb pots, 40 to 48 inches high, witb 6 smaller, about IS to 20 inches high, set around, $1.50 each. COCOS WEODELUANA, 3-inch pots, very strong. $13 00 per 100. ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS NANUS, 3-in. pots, strong, $6,00 per 100. CYCAS REVOLUTA, 6, 7 and 8-inoh pots, from 5 to 20 leaves at 8c per leaf. FICUS ELASTICA, (Belgium), 4-inch pots, 25c. Horns Grawn Rubbir*. 5, 5K, e-inch pots, from 10 to 17 leaves, 16 to 37 inches high, 30c, 40o. 50o each. Specimens in 6 and 7-inch pots, very strong and bushy. 30 inches high, 75c each. ARECA LUTESCENS, made-up plants, 3 in a pot, 6-inch, 30 to 35 inches high, 75c; 5^-inch pot, 30 Inches high, 3 in a pot, 50e; 5-inoh, 25 to 30 inches high. 3 in a pot, 30o. LATANIA BORBONICA, 5M-inch pots, strong, 35c; 6 inch pots. 50c. ADIANTUM CUNEATUM, (Maiden Hair Fern), 2^-inch, $5.00 per 100; 4-inoh pots, bushy, $1.80 per doz. PIERSONI FERMS, 5 to 6-inch pots, 35 to 50c. No more 4-inch. BOSTON FERNS, out of 5Ka-in., 25 to 30c. BOSTON FERNS, 6-inch pots, 2-feet high, 18 to 20 fronds. 60c. ACORUS GRAMINEUS, variegated grass, for dishes, $1.00 per dozen. PRIMULA CHINENSIS, for Xmas blooming, John Rupp's strain, 4-inch pots, $8.00 per 100. Cash with order please. All goods travel at pur- chasers' risk. Godfrey Aschmauu, Wholesale Grower and Importer ot Pot Plants. Bell Phone Tioga 3669 A. 1012 Ontario St. , Philadelphia, Pa. Ml Enchantress Large plants in the very best condition, $8.00 per 100; $75.00 per 1000. Also about 1,000 Gov. Wolcott, Cash with order.— 3.00 per 100; N. ZWEirEL, North Milwaukee, Wis. GOOD FIELD-CROWN CARNATION PLANTS. FLORA HILL, WHITE CLODD, MORNING GLORY, $4 10 per 100: $35.00 per 1000. GUAR- DIAN ANGEL, JOOST, $300 per 100; $25.00 per llOJ. VIOLETS, per 100, $1.00. THEO. FEHRIHANN, Niles Center, III. Al CARNATIONS. LAWSON 4c MAHQUIS 3o FLORA HILL 3c CRANE 3o WHITE CLODD 3c PROSPERITY 3o None better at twice the price rWANK BERRY. Stillwater, Minn. AMERICAN BEAUTIES. Cut Roses — American Beauties and al kinds of Tea Roses at lowest prices. Trial orders solicited. HELLER BROS., New Castle, Ind. South Park Floral Company tgo4. The American Florist. 413 FIELD PLANTS, FIRST SIZE. Per 100 Per 1000 Cressbrook 5.00 % Gov. Wolcott 5 00 50.00 Indianapolis 10.00 90.00 Mrs. M. A. Patten 12 00 100.00 The Belle 10 00 90.00 Asparagus Flumosus Nanus. We are headquarters. 2-inch pots ■ per doz.,50; per 100 Sa.60 ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS SEEDLINGS per 100, 1.50 Per flat o( lOOO, 14.00 Celestial Pepper. One of the very best of Christmas plants. Strong plants, 4-inoh pots per doz. , 11 25; per 100, $10.00 Strong plants, 6-inoh pots per doz. , 2.60; per 100, 20.00 THE NEW FERN Nephrolepis Fiersoni. NEPHROLEPIS EXALTATA BOSTONIENSIS. We have the finest stock in the West. All our plants are pot-grown bushy stock, well furnished with fronds from the pot up, and cannot be compared with thecheap, long-drawn-up, lifted stock from the bench. A sample shipment will convince you of our superior stock. STOCK READY LAST OF AUGU»T. Each Per doz. Per 100 2M-inch pot plants $ S .60 * 4.00 3 " •• ■• l:(0 8.00 4 " " " 2.50 20.00 5 " " " 50 5.00 40.00 6 7 8 9 10 12 pans THE NEW FERN .$2.00 to . 3.00 to . 4.00 to .75 1.00 1.50 2.50 3.50 5.00 7.00 50.00 9.00 66.00 15.00 We have a flue stock of this beautiful Pern, all pot- for September delivery. At same price as Boston Ferns. [;rown plants ready Nephrolepis Scottii. We have a large stock of this new fern; well-grown pot plants. Per doz. Per lOO 4-inch pots $5 00 StO.OO 5 inch pots 8.00 6O00 Per doz. Per 100 6-inch pots $16.00 SIOO.OJ 7-inoh 18.C0 Fine stock of PALMS, ARtUCARIAS, RUBBERS, SMALL FERNS, etc. Write for our special list. CHICAGO, VaUGHSN'S fiREENHOUSESy western Springs, III PANSIES. 200,000 Extra Strong Stocky Plants. Giant of best sorts, equal to any, $3.50 per 1000; ^.50 per 2000. FIEBSON FERNS Bench, 4-lnoh, 20e. RUNNERS, 2o; larger 4c. DBL. ALYSSUM, BABY PRIMROSE, 2 in, 2c. RUBBERS, 4-inoh, 25c: 5-inch, 35c. Top grown. COREOPSIS LANCEOLATA, fliold-grown, 3e. DAISIES. Snowball, Longfellow, Giant Red, $3.00 per 1000. FORCET-ME-NOTS. 3 varieties, $3.00 per lOCO. ASP. PLUMOSUS NANUS, 2-inch, 2^c. ASP. SPRENCERI, 2-inch.2c. HOLLYHOCKS, 6 colors, 1-year, field-grown, 4o; MS.OO per 100. CASH BYER BROS, Ghambersburg, Pa. A FEW 600D THIN6S YOU WANT. KENTIA BELMOREANA and FORSTERIANA PALMS, 3, 4, 5 and 6-inch, $12, $25, $40, $100 per 100. BOSTON FERNS, 6-inch, $30 per 100. From beds, for 2, 3 and 4-inch pots, $4. $8, $15 per 100 DRACAENA INDIVISA,2, 3, 4, 5-inch, |2, $5, $10 and $25 per 100. ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS, 2 and 3-in., $4 and $8 per 100. ASPARAGUS SPRENGERI, 2 and 3-in., $3 and $5 per ICO. GERANIUMS in all best varieties, rooted cuttings and 2 and 3-inoh pots, SI. 25, $2.50 and $5, per 100. CHINtSE PRIMROSE 3- in., $4 00 per 100. BEGONIA RtX. 2- in., $4; 2Vi and 3-in., $6 per 100. CINERARIAS 2-inch, $2.00 per 100. CYCLAMENS, Giant, 4-inch, 15c; 5-inch, 25o. CASH OR C. O. D. CEO. M. EMMANS, NEWTON, N.J. Palms and Asparagus Cheap. Per 100 Latania Bor., 2-in. pot, seed leaves.. 3.00 " " 3.in. pot, 15-18 in., 2-3 chr. ivs. 12.00 " " 6-in. pot, 18-20 in., 8-4 chr. ivs. 15.00 •■ ■■ e-in. pot, 20-24 in., 4 chr. ivs. 20.00 Kentia Bel., 2M-in- pot, 6- 8 in. ,2 leaves .. 10.00 >• •' 3 -in. pot, 8-10 in., 3-4 leaves.. 12.50 " " 4 -in. pot, 12-16 in., 4-6 leaves.. 16.00 Aiparagut Sprengeri, 2-inch $2.00 Asparagus Plumosus Nanus, 2-inch 2.60 " " " 3-inch 5.00 SHERMAN NURSERY CO., CHARLES CITY< lA. Asparagus Plumosus Nanus Per 1000 2-inch $16.00 aVs-inch iS.oo 3-inch 28.00 Cash. Express prepaid. 250 at 1000 rates. GAUFORNIA CARNATION CO., LOONIS, CALIFORNIA. PANSY PLANTS. Florists' International Mixed, for which no expense is saved to get from the best growers any new variety and all the finest combinations of colors and markings to be had for money. Strong plants, 5 to 10 leaves, $5 00 per 1000; 60c per 100. Giant Mixed Pansies, a very large llowering mi.xture in splendid colors, also sepa- rate colors, $3.00 per 1000; 40c per 100; $35,00 per 10,000. STRONG SEEDLINGS. Per ion Daisy, Snowball and Longfellow $ .35 Forget-me-not, Polustris, hardy everbloom- ing 35 Forgflt-me-not, Alpestris Grandillora 35 DIanthus Headewigli, mixed 35 Cypsophlia Paniculata 35 Hollyhocks, Carter's finest mixed 1.00 Papavar Nudicaula .35 Sweet Williams, Double 35 CASH WITH ORDER. LUDVIG MOSBAEK, Onarga, III. Please mention the A merican Florist when writing GERANIUMS.. Rooted Cuttings. Bii^uucD 1 Surplus of these two varieties BUUnnbK / ready now at $1.25 per 100; $10.00 PERKINS j per 1000. Send for complete list. All good bedding sorts. Cuttings well-grown and carefully packed. ALBERT M. HERR, LANCASTER, PA. Please mention the A meriean Florist when writing. GIANT PANSIES. ISO 000 EXTRA FINE PLANTS. Pine colors in best selling types. Sure to please your trade. $2.25 per 1000. EOc per 100 by mail; 5,000, $1000. DOUBLE DAISIES. Snowball and Longfellow. $2.50 par 1000. EOc per 100 by mail. PRIMULA OBCONICA CRANDIFLORA, Alba, Rosea and Baby, 2-inch, $1.75 per 100. HOLLYHOCKS. Double, large field-grown plants, 6 separate colors, 4c; mixed, 3c.' DOUBLE ALYSSUM, 3-inch, 2c. Rooted Cut- tings, Ic. HELIOTROPE, blue, 2-inch, IHc. Rooted Cut- tings, -'.iC. ASPARAGUS SPRENCERI, 3-iDCh, 2c. -CASH.- BYER FLORAL CO., SHIPPENSBURC, PA. A Rare Opportunity To secure the following stock; guaranted first- class stock. We need the room. ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS NANUS. Fine plants from 2;j-inch pots, $2.00 per 100; $19.00 per 1000. ASPARAGUS SPRENCERI. Nice 3H-inch plants, $1.25 per 100. *12.0U per 1000. 800 CARNATIONS. Prosperity, strong plants from the field, $3.00 per 100. CASH. The W. T. Buckley Plant Go. SPRINGFIELD, ILL. 414: The American Florist. Oct. /, Forget QRAIG AUCTION SALE. Do Not THE WEDNESDAY AND THURSDAY, OCT. 12th and 13th, 1904. JOHN BURTON, assignee. JOHN P. CLEARY, auctioneer. .A.® I* A li A.O XJ® Per 100 Plumosus Nanus, 2iA-inch pots, per iOOO $20.00; $2.50 100 Piersoni Ferns 10 00 100 Boston Ferns 8.00 Forbesi 2.00 Cinerarias, Sept. 1 2.00 Pansy Plants, Sept., per lOOO $2.50 .60 Vinca Variegata, field-grown 3.00 CASH JOS. H. CUNNINGHAM, Delaware, 0. Please mention the American Florist when writing. Orchids ! i^ We bave on hand the following imported Orchids in finest condition: Cattleya TriatiiE, C. Gaskelliana. C. Gigas, Odontoglossum grande. O. crispum, m. Field-grown Asparagus Sprengeri, ready for 3^-po1s, $5 00 per 100; 4-in., pots, S7.U0 per 100. Vincas. field, $5 00. We have 5,000 floe strong Joosts at $4 00 per ICO; $35 00 per 1000. Roses. Bride, Maid, Perle, Gate, Ivory, 3-iri., strong pJants. $4.00 per 100. $35 per IOOO. W. H. CULLETT & SONS, Llncoin, III. Asparagus Plumosus Nanus. Strong 2H-inoh plants, $2.00 per 100; $20.00 per 1000. 3-inoh. $3 BO per 100; $30.00 per 1000. New crop Shasta Daisy Seed, trade pkt., 25c; 1 oz., $5.00; 1 lb., $50.00. Charges prepaid. Terms Cash or C. O. D. LOOMISFLORALCO., Loomis, Gal. please mention the American Florist when wrtnnQi Gardeners' Chronicle. A Weekly Illustrated Journal. ESTABLIBEED 1841. The GARDENERS' CHRONICLE has been pen OyiB SiZTT YEABS the LEADINa JOnBHAL of It. class. It has achieved this position becausu, while specially devoting itseU to supplying the daily requirements of gardeners of all classes, the infor- mation furnished is of such general and perma- nent value that the GARDENERS' CHRONICLE is looked up to as the standard authobitt on tke subjects of which it treats. Subscription to the United States, $4.20 per year Bemittanoei to be made payable to H. G. CO vE. OTnci: — 41 Waillngton St, Cpvenl Garden. London, Enalind. STANLEY & CO., Late STAN LEV ASHTON & CO , SOUTHGATE. ENGLAND. The live British Orchid growers and importers supply plants singly or by thousands with equal pleasure. Write for quotations and American testimonials. Brazilian species In bulk shiopod direct from Brazilian port. Hybrids a great specialty Please mention the American Florist when writing* begoMskT 2V4-lnch pots, $15.00 per 100. Write tor prices on large lots. Stock guaranteed absolutely free from disease. THOMAS ROLAND, Nahant, Mass. Please mention the A merican Florist when writing. Cannas, Dahlias, Phlox and other outdoor flowers are now at their best at Western Springs. The trade is cordially invited to inspect them now before frost. VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE, Chicago. Uase mention the A merican Florist when writing. SPECIALTIES ROSES, from S-lnch poti, ■ RAstf CARN ATIOHS, tor all deUrer;, ■« PCSl CHRYSANTHEMUMS, Vji»i«««»« IMILAX. VIOLETS. Yariciica Piloei Low. Send for Liit, WOOD BROTHERS, Fishkill, N.Y. Please mention the American Florist when writing. Plumosus and Sprengeri. An especially fine lot of Plumosus and Sprengeri in all size pots. A few Primula Obconica left. Write GEO. A. KUHL, Pekin, III. Please mention the American Florist when writing Geo. Wittbold Co., 1S67 Buoklngham PI., CHICAQO, ILL. Sand tor Price List on Please mention the American Florist when writing. Asp. Plumosus Per 100 1000 2-iEoh $3.00 $25.00 3-inch 8.00 70.00 Cash with order piaasa. Anyone in need of 5,000 or 10,000 2-inoh, write for prices. Idkwild Greenhouses, 337 Main St., Memphis. Tenn. Please mention the A merican Florist when writing. Toledo, O.— C. Koelker, formerly of Koelker Brothers, will embark in the florist business and has commenced the construction of five houses, 25x150 feet. Charles and John Koelker, sons of the proprietor, will have charge of the busi- 2,000 Princess of Wales and L. H. Campbell Pine field clumps, 15 per 100; $45 per IOOO. 2,00O BOSTON FERNS, grown in full light, stocky, for 5 and 6 inch pots, 15c and 20c. 5O0 ASPARAGUS PLUiHOSUS NANUS and SPRENCERi, 4-inch, fine, 8c. Cash please. BENJ. CONNELL, West Grove, Pa. Per 100 Per 100 VIOLETS. Field grown $4.00 Double pink P>EONI»S 6.00 BOUVARDiAS 4.00 GREViLLEA, 2 ft 15.00 OBCONiCA PRiMRDSE, 3- inch, each 3c Double White RRIMH0SES,4to6orown3 15c LEVANT COLE, Battle Creek, Mich. Please mention the A mertcan Florist when writing. VIOLETS. MARIE LOUISE, field-grown $6.00 " '* pot-grown, 3-inch... 3.00 ASPARAQUS PLUMOSUS, 2!4. inch... 8.00 " " 3-inch 8.00 FERN PIERSONI, 2-inch 5.00 " '• 3-inch 10.00 " " 6-inch 20.00 I. N. KRAiHER & SON, Cedar Rapids, Iowa. VIOLETS. Marie Louise, strong field-grown plants. No insects or disease. J4.00 per 100; $35.00 per 1000. DAVIS BROS., "O'^f-fo" CYCLAMEN SPLENDENS GIGANTEUM HYBRIDS. Finest strain in the world, in four true colors, well budded plants with good foliaee, from 5-inch pots, $3 50 per doz.; $20-00 per 100. Satisfaction guaranteed. PAUL MADER. East Stroudsburg. Pa. HYDRANGEA HORTENSIS Nice bushy plants, $15.00 per 100. Field- grown plants, $2.40 per dozen. Cash with Order. Laurel Grove Nursery, SAN RAFAEL, CAL. SMILSX PLANTS, strong, bushy stock in 2H-in. pots, $15 per 1000, ASPARAGUS SPRENGERI, good healthy stock. 2Ji-in. pots, $2.00 per 100. ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS, good healthy stock, 2M-in. pots, $2.60 per 100. BOSTON FERNS, both 6& 6-in., 26c & 36c each. Above prices cash with order. JOHN BROD, Niles Center, III. Polnsettias 2V4-inch pots, $6.00 per 100; $50.00 per 1000. In 5,000 lots, $40.00 per 1000. John Ziegenthaler, '''^^y^^tl^:Ll?^^?^^,. It is good business policy ^ ^ ^ to mention the •?• e^ a^* American Florist When you write to an advertiser. rgo4. The American Florist. 415 s Surely this cannot be true. Well, we have over 100 growers who have written us, a large majority without request, their opinions; we publish a few of these letters in the columns of this paper, see on pages 4 16, 4l8, 419, 420, what they say about the FUMIGATING KINO TOBACCO POWDER. All began with a five pound trial bag at our expense, which gave them an opportunity, without cost, to prove its GOODNESS and our assertion that it was the most effective, cleanest and quickest, as well as the cheapest (lO cents per lOO foot house) article to fumigate with, and that all kinds of aphis can be killed in one night. Let us send you a five pound trial bag by express, it will cost you nothing but the express charges on it, and be convinced that what your brother growers say of it is (rue. Our booklet tells of it; we mail it on request. The H. A. STOOTHOFF COMPANY, Tobacco Powder Hobbyfsts, 116, 117, 118 West SIreel, NEW YORK. Boston Ferns. strong bushy plants, from bench, ready for 5- inch pots, 3Jc each. ASPARAGUS SPRENCERI. 2^-inch. very strong, ready for immediate shift, $3.50 per 100; $30.00 per 1000. Cash. H. N. EATON, So. Sudbury. Mass. BOSTON FERNS. Kstra fine stock, cut from bench now ready for 5, 6, 7 and 8-inch pots at $;5 fO, $50.00. $75.00 and $10000 per 100. KENTI'S. RUBSERS. ASPARIGUS PLUMOSUS N«NUS. Cash or reference please. Li Hi lUoltKi DORCHESTER, MASS. Asparagus Sprengeri. Extra strong large bushy plants. Ready to cut, 4-inch cots. If talcen soon $2 OJ per 100. Cash with order. F. WALKER & CO., BOX 316, NEW ALBANY. IMD. GOOD TERNS. BOSTON FERNS, short and bushy, each, 50o; per dozen, $6.00; oer 100. $45.00. PIERSON FERNS, fine bushy plants, Sl.OO each; 8-inch, $1.25 each. JOHN SCOTT, Brooklyn, N. Y. Keep Street Greenhouses. Please mention the A merican Florist when writing. JOSEPH HEAGOCK, WYNCOTE, PA. GROWER OF Kentia Belmoreaua '"" Kentia Torsteriana Piersoni Ferns. An extra fine lot of Piersoni Ferns in 4-inch, pot*, ready for a shift, to be closed fut this week at $15 00 per inO; 6 inch stool< at $.50.00. All sizes of BOSTON FERNS from 2!4 to 10-inch. Write GEO, a. KiiHL, Pekin, III. A. HERMANN, ^ Cape Flowers, all colors. J- Cycas Leaves, Metal Designs, J- and All Florists' Supplies. Send For Prices. 404-412 East 34th Street, NEW YORK. ROSSIG BROTHERS, MANUFACTURERS OF ' A-rtlfiolal X^ea.^vess» ALL STYLES IN HUNDREDS OF DIFFERENT DESIGNS. PAPER AND MUSLIN. SMILAX. YARDS and PIQUETS. Samples Furnished to the Jobbing Trade Only. ^&T "West IAvc»&.*X-w-&:y, TXm^Wr 'VOieiC. JVT OTB^K^^IOIV ! ! ! IMorisjts. For WAX FLOWERS, BASKETS, WAX FLORAL DESIGNS, WHEAT SHEAVES, E !Bo:x:es»! !Bo:x:esi! Light wooden Express Boxes forthe ship- ment of cut flowers and plants. Sizes. Per 100 3x 4x20 $2.00 3s 5x24 2.25 3l 7x21 2.25 6x 6x24 3.40 4x12x24 4.50 5x12x24 4.80 6x12x24 5.25 6x12x30 6.40 5x12x36 7 00 6x12x36 7.50 6x15x43 10.25 6x15x48 II 50 Samples free. Prompt shipments. Terras: $5.00 and under cash with order please. Approved reference, 2 per cent 10 days. Net cash 6J oays. GETMORE BOX FACTORY, Belleville, Ala. Owned and operated by Caldwell the Woodsman Please mention the American Florist when writing. SHEEP MANURE Dtied, tlnpulverized and Pulverized. —yrSlTS POB FBICES. MONTAN.A FERTILIZER CO.. Elgin. III. L. BAUMANN & CO. 76-78 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO, Manufacturers and Importers of METALLIC. NATURAL PRESERVED AND ARTIFICIAL Chiffons, Cycas Leaves and all other Supplies, also Preserved Palms and Artificial Flowers. Funeral Designs MODEL EXTENSION CARNATION SUPPORT Made with two or three circles. En- dorsed by all the Leading Carnation growers as the best support on the mar- ket. Pat. July 27, '97. May 17. '98 GALVANIZED WIRE ROSE STAKES, Write for prices before ordering elsewhere. Prompt shipment guaranteed IGOE BROS., 226 North 9tii St., BROOKLYN, N. Y. Please mention the American Florist when writing^. « GUT FLOWER BOXES WATERPROOF Corner Lock Style. The best, strongest and neatest folding cut flower box ever made. Cheap, durable. To try them once is to use them atways. Per 100 Per IdOC Size No. 0. 37C 4x20 m.nti Kid n* 1. 3x 4Hxl6 190 17.S0 (i S. 3x6x18 2.00 1900 ti 3. 4x8x18 250 23 00 (1 4. 3x5x24 275 26 00 4( 5 4x8x22 3.00 2850 • ( 6. 4x8x28 ,, 375 3600 tt 7. 6x16x20 5.50 5400 (t 8. 3x7x2? 300 28 50 i» 9. 5x10x35 6.60 62.00 10. 7x20x20 05ft fiTsn " 11. 3!/jx5x30...., 3.00 28.50 Sample free on appSication. No charge for printing on orders above 250 boxes. Terms caatL THE LIVINGSTON SEED COMPANY, BOX 1 04. COLUMBUS. OHIO. Please mention the American Florist to advertisers. 416 The American Florist. Oct. PIPE Plllipp Rider-Ericson. Second-hand. From runiro $45.00 up; all repairs; other makes; new; cheap. DDII CDC Second-hand Greenhouse Boilers guar- DUILCna anteed. Send tor prices; state size wanted. New 2-in. full lengths, with coupling, 83ic. a foot. Good serviceable second-hand, 2-ln., 6Jic; lV4-in., 5Jio; IMin., 3^c; 1-in., 3o; ^-in., 2i4c. New and old fittings and valves. eiDHCII UnCC New, X-ln., guaranteed lOO-lbs. bAnUtn nUoC pressure, 7Vic per ft.; M-in. not guaranteed, i%,a per ft. ni IPC New. American, 50-ft. boxes, 16x34, bLAoo double thiols, $3.10 per box; 16x18, 14x20 and 12x16 double, 82.88 per box; 12x16, single, S2.30 per box; 12x12 and 8x10, single, %l\% Ser box. arload and import orders solicited. UflTDCn CtCU New. Cypress, 3x6- ft., from 70c nUlDCU tfAdll up; glazed, complete, from 81.60 up. Get our prices on New Cypress Building Materiali Ventilating Apparatus, Oil. White Lead, Putty, Paint, Points, etc. OLD GREENHOUSES BOUGHT. SEND FOR PRICES ON STEAM FiniNQ TOOLS. References: Bradstreet's, Dunn's or Broadway Bank of Brooklyn. METROPOLITAN MATERIAL CO., 1398-1408 Metropolitan Ave., BROOKLYN, N. Y. CYPRESS Is Far More Durable Than PINE I rCYPRESSi I SASH BARS UP TO 32 FEE.T_OR LONGER. GREENHOUSE AND OTKER building MATERIAL, MEN FURNISHED TO SUPERINTEND ERECTION WHEN DESIRED. I Send for our CircularjS. THcAJ•S+eA^^5 lumbei:^ (5. Nepo.nset. Boston. Mass. ' and Aquaria Supplies Send for Price List KEEJqjiN'S SEED STORE 6112=6114 Wentworth Ave . CHICAGO REED & KELLER, 122 Wast 25lh St.. NEW YORK. Importers and Manufacturers of FLORISTS' SUPPLIES Galax Leaves and all Decorative Greens New York Agents for Caldwell's Monroe, Ala., "Parlor Brand" Smilax. LVAMS' IMPROVED V£NmAnNC APPAMATifS WRiTt FOR ILLU5TRATE.0 -.ATALOCUE QUAKtU an MACHIMfWOJm. .^-r--*'^^-*^ RICHMOND. INO SIGMUND GEi:.I.ER, FLORISTS' SUPPLIES and RIBBONS. 108 West 28th Street. JVe-w ^ITorlx:. NOVELTIES always on hand. THE KELLER POTTERY COMPANY, M.nui...u,.,. .. FLORISTS' RED STANDARD POTS. Azalea Pots, Bulb and Fern Pans, Etc. Write for Price List. 2I3-I5-I7-I9-2I-23 Pearl St., NORRISTOWN, PA. Standard Flower Pots TheWHILLDIN POTTERY COMPANY, PHILADELPHIA PA. JERSEY CITY, N. J. LONG ISLAND CITY, N. Y. Traveling Representative, U. CUTLER RYERSON, 108 Third Ave., Newark, N. J. Standard POX^ Flower... ■ ^ * ^ If your greenhouses Are within 600 miles of the Capitol, write us, we can save you money W. H. ERNEST. 28th and M Streets. WASHINGTON. D. & Please mention the American Florist when writing, £— r~* GEO. KELLER & SON, I MANUFACTURERS OF V-r FLOWER POTS. ^ il^B Before buying write for prices. 36I-3S3 Herndon Street, near Wrightwood Ave., CHICAGO, ILL. Please mentionthe American Florist when writing. THOSE RED POTS "STANDARDS" FULTi SIZE AND WIDE BOTTOMS. BULB PANS AND AZALEA POTS. DETROIT FLOWER POT M'F'Y., HARRY BALSLEY, DETROIT, MICH., Rap. 490 Howard Si., Please mention the American Florist when writing, pEPpOTS SAMPLE POT AND PRICE LIST ON APPLICATION. C. C. POLLWORTH CO., U.'k**^'*"' Please mention the A merican Florist wtien ivt iting WRITE 1521-23 N. Leavitt St., CHICAGO, >LL., FOR PRICES OP Standard Pots s'^'ei^th and porosity combined are the beat on the market. RED POTS WE MSKE THEM. For prices and sample, address the Colesburg Pottery Co., fo'ttSf^""'^' TWO NIGHTS DEAD. Batside, N. Y. I have been using your Fumigating Powder for the last three years and flod it effective. It is cheaper than the extracts and does not shrivel the carnations as stems do. Smoking two nights in succession will kill all green fly. See page 415. WM. BELL. iliiiiiii^^ Kramer's Pot Hangers THE neatest, slmpleit, moil convenient and only f)ractical device for convert- ng ordinary flower pots into hanging baskets They fit all standard made pots from 2 to 10 inches in diameteT. The illustration shows how they are attached Just the thing for banging up ferns, begonias, etc. You can make room and money by their use. Try them. For Sale by Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. E. F. Winterion Co.. Chicago. C. C. Pollworth Co., Milwauliee, Wit. Price with wire chain ai shown in cut, $1.00 per dozen by express. Sample dozen by mail, 11.25. k N. KRAMER 8 SOM. Collar Rapids, Iowa. STANDARD FLOWER POTS \ Packed in small crates, easy to handle. Price ppr crate 1500 S-ln., in crate. »4 88 1600 2Ji " & 25 ISOO 2i4 " 6 00 (000 S " 6.00 800 3H " 5-80 500 4 " 4.50 320 5 " 4.51 144 6 " 8 16 Price per crate S20 7-in., in orate, $4.20 60 8 " 300 HA7n> KABE. 48 9-in., in crate, (3 60 48 10 24 11 24 12 12 14 6 16 4.80 8.60 4.80 4.80 4.50 Send for price Seed pans, same price as pots, list of Cylinders forCut Flowers, Hanging Baskets, Lawn Vases, etc. Ten per cent oft tor cash with order. Address HILFINGER BROS. POTTERY, Fort Edward N. Y Or August Rolker A Sons, New York Agents. 31 Karclav Slr««t N«w York Citv ^ Holds Class Firmly See ttie Point SS" \ PEERLESS 4 Glazing Points »re the best. i No rights or lefts. Box of I* 1.000 polati 75 Ota. postpaid. j HENRY A. DREEfi, ^ 714 Cbeatoot St.,Plilla.,Fft. nms^iswmwwmwwm^mwvwww Tgo4. The American Florist. 417 Established 1899. Tel. 174 Bergen. Phillips Manufacturing Go. 222-226 Kearney Ave., Jersey City, N. J. Horticultural Architects, Builders and Heating Engineers. Designers and Manufacturers of every description of Glass Houses for private or commercial uses. Most modern and up-to-date. If you write or telephone us, \ve do the rest. RUSTIC WORK A SPECIALTY. GULF CYPRESS GREENHOUSE MATERIAL HOT-BED SASH, BOILERS, PIPES, FITTINGS, VENTILATING APPARATUS. GLASS AT WHOLESALE. We furnish everything for building. Send for prices and catalogues. S. Jacobs & Sons, 1365-1373 Flushing Ave. BROOKLYN, N.Y. D. O. Cunningham Glass Co. PITTSBURG, PA. TANK WINDOW GLASS. Hot.House Glass a Specialty. GLASS. GOOD BRANDS. QUICK SHIPMENTS. LARGE STOCK. Warehouse on railroad switch. Be sure and get our prices. Sharp, Partridge k Co. 2Znd SL and Uniois Place, CHICAGO. Sprague Smith Co. PLATE AND WINDOW GLASS Greenhouse Glass a Specialty. 20B Randolnh S«F*al. RHICACO H. M. HOOKER CO. Window Glass, Paints and Putty, Greentiouse Glass a Specialty. 68 Wast Raadelph St., CHICAQO. I GLASS Is The Most Important Part of Your Greenhouse. It is made of Glass. Why not have the BEST ? "WHITE ROSE" Greenhouse Glass is Made for Greenhouses Exclusively, and sold at the same price as common window glass.. Radiates 25% more sunlight. Lasts twice as long. Used by leading Greenhouse builders and Private Estates . The twentieth century greenhouse is constructed with "WHITE ROSE." Why use common window glass? Buy "WHITE ROSE" Greenhouse Glass at the same price. IT IS OF SUPERIOR QUALITY AND EXTRA THICK. Delivery of any quantity made anywhere at any time. Write us your needs TODAY. STENZEL GLASS CO., SOLE DISTRIBUTORS FOR THE UNITED STATES, :BOe»TOIW OFM^ICB; 101 Portland Street. Send for pamphlet containing testimonial letters. 2 Hudson St., NEW YORK. The Joiinston Glass Company Hartford City, Ind. MANUFACTURERS OF Window Glass, Long Distance Telephone. Direct Western Union Wires. GROIND AND CHIPPED GLASS. t^iease mention the American Florist whenwritinz. The James H. Rice Co. -IMPORTERS and JOBBERS- GREENHOUSE GLASS A SPECIALTY. •Wlaa.«a.o-«v OlASS, I»a.lia.t, I»t:ttt3?-, eto. 80-82 Wabash Avenue and 34 to 40 South Water Street, CHICAGO. Please tnention the American Florist when writing. MASTICA TRADE MARK REGISTERED. FOR GLAZING GREENHOUSES SOLE MANUFACTURERS F. O. PIERCE COMPANY NEW YORK AT ALL SEED STORES SUCCESSFUL SELLERS tit the ittcccuf ul growen who advertlu {■aJtJtjfJ^JfJtJtJt -THE AMERICAN FLORIST. 418 The American Florist. Oct. /, We Are Selling RIGHT ALONG TO FLORISTS WHO APPRECIATE THE VALUE '^^ OF HUSTLING FOR BUSINESS, ALL THE YEAR ROUND. IM ^IIIM^f |PD there_U a steady sale for Flower Vases, Jardinieres, Sheaves, Cycas Leaves and Wreaths and all the thousand and one Sundries that we keep in stock all the time to accommodate every want. All orders, however small, receive careful attention. ♦ ♦ St 50-56 N. Fourth St., PHILADELPHIA, PA. Please mention the American Florist when writing. J C LAY'S Fertilizer. 56 lbs., S3.25. WM. ELLIOTT & SONS. New York. KORAL LETTERS For Sale by all Wholesale Houses. Koral Mfg. Co., 12 Hawley Place, Boston, Mass. Please mention the A merican Florist when writinz- Wired 10,000, I1.E3; 60,000, tS.2e. Manufactured by W. J. COWEE. BERLIN. N. Y. Sample Free. For sale by dealers. GREEN SILKALINE. D» not be put oil with cheap iubstitutet. John C. Meyer & Co., 80 KIngstofl St, BOSTON, MASS. tnease mention the A merican Florist when writing' SIEBERT'S ZINC Never Rust GLAZING POINTS rj ARE POSITIVELY — ^^^^ THE BEST. LAST — ^^s^^^^^^"^"" FOREVER. Over 9,000 lbs. now in use. A sure preventive of glass slip- ping. Effective on large or small glass. Easy to drive, easy to extract. Two sizes, % %, 40c per lb., by mail 16o extra; 7 lbs., S2.50; 15 lbs., S5.00 by express. For sale by the trade. CHAS. T. SIEBERT, Sla. B., PItlsbura, Pa. Please mention the A merican Florist when writing. 11^ Regan Printing House m^ CATALOGUES FLORISTS' ^^^^^m^^m^^^^^^ 87-91 Plymouth Place. CHICAGO. BUGGY FOR IS YEARS. NOBTHAMPTOWN INBANE HOSPITAL, MASS. After using your Fumigating Powder I must say that in fltteen years' experience with various methods of killing aphis, I find this the most effectual and economical method I have yet tried. See page 415. '^ ^ GEOKGE W. THOENILEY. rLORIST Plain, Violet, Rose rr OIL MADE BY The John J. Grooke Go. 155 Ave. D, NEW YORK. 149 Fulton St., CHICAGO. M. RICE& CO., Importers and ManulacturerSe Leading Florists* p,8 Filbert Street, Supply House and ■%■_•■ j ■ ■_. n Ribbon Specialists. Phllaaelphia, POs Boston Florist Letter Go. MANUFACTUBER9 OP iiNmxm^,. FLORISTS' LETTERS. Thin wooden box nicely stained and var- nished, 18x30x12 made In two sections, one for eaih size letter, given away with first order of 5U0 letters. Block Letters, IH or 2-inch size, per 100, $2.00. Script Letters, $4. Fastener with each letter or Used by leading florists everywhere and for sale by all wholesale florists and supply dealers. N. F. McCarthy, Treas. and Manager, 84 Hawley St., BOSTON, MASS. HOLLER'S DEUTSCHE aiBTHEB ZEITUNO. The moat widely circulated German gardening Journal, treating of all department! of horticulture and floriculture. Numerous eminent oorrespon- dentB in all parti of the world. An advertiilng medium of the highest class. Moller's Deutsche Gartner Zeltung li pnbllshed weekly and richly illustrated. Subscription 18 01 per annum, Including postage. Sample copies ttee. ERFURTt^ Cermanv LIDWIG MOLLER The Florists' Hail Ass'n. Now insures upwards of 21,000,000 square feet . of glass. For particulars address John G. Esler, Secv. SADDLE, RIVER, N.;J. I^ FOLDING BOXES Cheap. Write for Samples and Prices. THE AULL BROS. PAPER AND BOX COMPANY, Dayton, Ohio. Tin Foil Plain, Fancy. Printed & Mounted. Manufactured by The Oonley Foil Go. 521 to 541 West 25th St., NEW YORK. Please mention the A merican Florist when writing. igo^. The American Florist. 419 Sun Cured CYPRESS Greenhouse — ALSO HOMED SASB. Tennessee Red Cedar Posts. Pecky Cypress bench lumber. FOLEY Ventilating Apparatus. Galvanized vent sash hingfes, screw eyes, screwhooks, U bolts. Galvanized turn- buckles and wire. FITTINGS for Purlin and ~^^^^ Ridge Supports. Free Illustrated Catalogue. Foley Mfg. Co. 471 W. 22nd St., CHICAGO. Please mention the American Florist when writing. Always mention the American Flokisi when writing to advertisers. w We Design Houses To meet their cultural requirements, using only the very highest grade of GULF CYPRESS in their construction, the grower thus gets THE VERY BEST HOUSE or Range, for his special purpose, and location. If you ooutemplate building, write us PLANS AND ESTIMATES FREE. flOT=BED SASO, Cedar Posts, Bench Material, Etc., Etc. LocKi:AND Lumber Co. LOCKJI^AND,0« f GREENHOUSE MATERIAL. Wash. Red Cedar and La. Cypress. HOTBED SASH. GREENHOUSE HARDWARE. BEST GRADES. PERFECT WORKMANSHIP. Write for Catalogue and estimates. Ark.A4es<«k t*t*. 615-621 SheffieW Ave. . UietSCn CO. Chicago, m. @^ JENNINGS IRON GUTTER IMPROVED Use our; Patent IRON BENCH FITTINGS and Roof Supports. Improved Vaporizing Pans VENTILATING For Tobacco Exiraols, Eto. Send lor Circulars. ^— ^^^— ^^— DILLER, CAS KEY & CO., ^^h^^^'^o^-'h^hs. APPARATUS. S. W. Cor. Sixth and Bark Sts.. FHlI^A.IDPLg'tlXA.. — GARLAND'S GUTTERS WILL KEEP SNOW AND ICE OFF YOUR GLASS. DES PLAINES. ILL. SEND.FOR CATALOGUE. A sample of our Gntter la on Exhibition at the Chicago Flower Growers' Market. Eureka Greenhouses. The Best and lowest In Price. All houses erected at the factory and shipped to purchasers with blue prints, photographs and plain directions so that any person can put them up. DILLON GREENHOUSE MFG. CO., Bloomsburg, Pa. BUG STUFF. SUNBURY, Pa. Forward by Penn. R. R. lOO lb. Fumigating Kind. Its the Stuff for Bugs; the best we have ever tried, and so easily handled. See page 415. C. E. ROSSITER. The King Construction Go. New Roof Construction, Automatic Stokers. Water Tube Stoam Boiler, Automatic and Hand Ventilators NORTH TONAWANDA, N. Y. 32 Church St., TORONTO, ONT. 420 The American Florist. Oct. /, Index to Advertisers, Advertising rates.. 394 AlbanySieamTr'p Cc420 American BlowerCo. IV AmliDg EC 397 Asolimann Godfrey 412 Aull Br '9 Paper Co.4i8 Banker 'ursery4t4 Letellier Son A Co.. 405 Livingston ^eed Co, 415 Lockland LumberCo4l9 Looniis Floral Co... 414 Lord&Burnham IV Mader Paul 414 May John N I McCarthy N F & Co 398 MoCullough's J M S-nsCo 396 McKellarChasW397 41l Meuand H L 398 Metropolitan Mate- rial Co 416 Meyer John C & Co 418 Mich Cut Flower Ex3fl8 MillangChas 399 Moller Ludwig .... 418 Moninger JC Co ....419 Mont Fi-rtilizerCo..415 Moon The Wm H Co407 Moore HentzA INasha99 Moore N C & Co 411 Mosback Ludwig — 413 Murchie John 411 Nat Flo Bd of Trade II N Y Cut Flower Co..399 N Y Cut Flower Ex.399 NickelPlateRR 398 4C0 410 NiessenLeo 398 O Hagan J H 404 Park Floral Co 400 Pernet-Ducher J... 407 Peteraon Nur-ery 404 Phila Wholesale Flower Market... 398 Phil pJa^ob P 412 Phillips Mfg Co.... 417 Pierce FO Co 417 Pierson-Setton Co IV Pittsburg Cut Flo Co398 Pittsburg Florist Kx396 Poehlmann Bro8.397 411 PollworthC coo 4 0 416 QuakerCitMaoh W ks4 1 6 Randall A L Co ....408 Rawson W W & Co. 11 Raynor J 1 399 Reed & Keller 416 Regan Print House 418 Rein berg Geo.... 397 4118 Reinherg Peter. .400 4i8 Renter s J 4i3 Rico Bros 396 Rice James H Co — 417 Rice M & Co 418 Robinson H M &Co3ii8 Roehrs Julius 401 Roland Thos 414 Rolker A & Sons .... 407 Rossig Bros 415 Sander & Sons 403 SchartI Bros 408 (■chillo Adam HI So'jtt John 415 Sharp Partridge &Co 417 4!0 Sherman Nursery Ci.413 Sheridan W F 399 Siehert Chas T 4i8 Sievers The seed iraue 438 — t nion sets a*, hicago 438 — European seed report 4'18 — ^.ongressiunal seeds 438 The nursery trade. .... 440 — Pnaches, pears and p'ums for Long Island ..441 — Carolina poplars d seased 410 Oijr pastimes 442 Tarrytown Horticultural Society 443 St; Louii. 443 Newurt, R. I.... 443 Louisville, Ky 444 Portland, Ore 446 The Violet Growers of Mt. Clemens, Mich- That over 50,000 violet plants are grown annually at this place, producing over 5,000,000 flowers, is not because of any peculiarity of the native soil or favor- able climatic conditions prevailing here, but only by the dent of hard work and the most vigilant application to the most minute detail of violet culture has the place gained its present reputation as a violet growing district. During parts of the season when violets are in most demand and vyhen perhaps the plants are not very productive, the Detroit market uses most of the crop from the different growers. At other times when the crops are heavier the markets ot Cleveland, Cincinnati, Buffalo, Toledo and Chicago are reached, and many times throughout the season the demands from these places are far in excess of the growers' ability to supply. As illustrating the variation of the success of the different growers and the great uncertainty of results fol- lowing their most determined efforts to lead in the local industry, and despite the friendly rivalry existing at all times between them, it can be truly said that the title of "Violet King" has passed from one to the otheruntil at present they each repudiate the title and freely admit that continued success from year to year is an impossibility. A visit to each of the growers and an inspection of their stock was recently made and the results of their different experiences as freely related by them are herewith given. JOHN BEEITMEYER'S SONS. Fred Breitmeyer, of John Breitmeyer's Sons, says of their experience: "We have been growing violets here for several years with varying results. Some sea- sons our efforts have been rewarded with splendid results, and in others only partial success lollowed our most care- ful attention to the cultural methods known to us. Our greatest difficulty is at thisseasonoftheyear, when the plants are so frequently attacked by the gall fly or white maggot, and at the same time the black fly gives us more trouble than later in the season. The former pests secrete themselves inside the folds of the very young leaves and eat out the life of the new growth before they are discerned, while the latter attack the outside of the same parts of the plants, and, being pro- tected by the older leaves of the plant, are difficult to reach by the ordinary application of insecticides. Their ravages also extend to the young flowers and retard their development, and quite fre- quently destroy them altogether. This season we have 16,000 plants, M. Louise and Farquhar in equal numbers. We made sand rooted cuttings in April and May ot about half the stock and the other half were produced by division of the old plants. All were first potted into 2 inch pots and later shifted to 3- mF .MmStR. ^ M IP^V B^^ ^w B|p| wMim/^ jB^*X"1Bw ?rjfe ^^'-^SH HrtP^j mK^ik^»^^ imMw MrTTi^H i^fer ^ pjH I^L'^in jh Hifll ^ ^ y%^^uSs^mB^^^^^ ! 1 PRIZE BASKET OF ALLAMANDA HENDERSONI AT THE NEWPORT EXHIBITION. r (See issue October 1, jjage 386.) THE RETAIL TRADE More than 2,000 persons saw the launching of the four-masted schooner Ellen Little at Rockland, Me., September 24. The vessel was christened with roses cast over the bow. Statue Decoration at the Capitol. The illustration shows the decorations placed on the Houden statue of Washing- ton, which is on the plaza at the east front of the national capitol, by the mem- bers of the Interparliamentary union on the occasion of their recent visit. The members of the union, who had previ- ously been in session in St. Louis, visited Washington to pay their respects to the president and request him to issue a call for a second peace congress at The Hague. The Interparliamentary Union is com- posed of members of the parliaments of fourteen countries of Europe, and includ- ing the congress of the United States, fifteen parliaments of the world. Presi- dent Roosevelt informed the members of the union that he would, at aneiarly date, ask the other nations to join in a second congress at The Hague. At the close of the ceremonies at the executive mansion, on the suggestion of Hon. John Lund, of Norway, the members of the union pro- ceeded to the capitol and placed on the Washington statue the wreaths here shown. The large standing wreath at the base of the statue was by the whole union. The small wreath by the Austro- Hungarian group. The large wreath was composed of orchids, roses and carna- tions with cycas for green; the smaller one of roses. Both pieces were executed by A. Klopper, designer with J. H. Small & Sons. S. E. New York. Some improvement in the condition of the market is noticeable. The demand is not broadened to any extent, but the supply is certainly shortened and stock cleans up well. American Beauty roses seem to hang fire and minimum prices result. Bride and Bridesmaid fare alittle better and go ofi" pretty well. A good deal of the stock cohiing in is showing signs of mildew, and clean stock, there- fore, commands good prices. Chrysan- themums are becoming more plentiful every day, and bring fairly good prices. Yellow varieties are somewhat scarce and move very quickly. Violets are in good supply and are selling better. The quality is also improved. Lilies and lily of the valley are in good demand, and the supply is rather meagre. Carnations move quickly and the better sorts are bringing outside figures. Enchantress is a particularly good seller and brings $3 easily. Asters are about done and other outside stock with the exception of dahlias, is fast running out. Dahlias are plentiful but do not take well. Taken altogether, the situation is more encour- aging, and if there is a continuance of the fine weather of the past few days further improvement should be noted. Edward Smyth, one of the few remain- ing old time florists, died on September 27, in the 77th year of his age, leaving a widow and two daughters. He was a native of Duhlin, Ireland, and came to this country fifty- two years ago, entering the service of Dr. Valentine Mott, as gar- dener on his estate in New York. Upon the death of the doctor Mr. Smyth leased the property, erected a greenhouse and igo4. The American Florist. 427 started in business as a florist. There are now only two or three of the houses left, the property being almost wholly taken up with apartment dwellings. These houses, built over fifty years ago have in recent years been rented by a South avenue retail florist, Mr. Smyth not being active in business during the closing years of his life. He was a mem- ber of Monitor Lodge 528, F. & A. M. and was buried with Masonic honors in Woodlawn cemetery, September 29. An explosion of gas in the cellar of Charles A. Dards' retail establishment at 341 Madison avenue made things lively on Monday evening. The damage was not heavy, owing to the structure being of fireproof construction. The different oflSces on the floor of the New York Cut Flower Company have been re-located so as to give an unob- structed view of every part of the floor. The change has also added to the light of the room. The sympathy of the trade goes out to James A. Hammond, who on Monday lost his only remaining daughter. The funeral was on Wednesday and the floral pieces sent were both numerous and handsome. J. H. Kemper, of Flathush, has a fine house of yellow and white chrysanthe- mums from which he is commencing to cut. He is this year importing direct his stock of bulbs for the holiday trade. Chas. H. Brown, 412 Colambus ave- nue, has just put into service a handsome delivery wagon. Wm. H. Long, formerly with Thorley's, is now connected with Mr. Brown's establishment. Peter Rehm, formerly with Wm. H. Siebrecht, of Astoria, L. I., and now with George Smith, of Brick Church, Orange, N. J., will become a benedict the first week in November. Chas. Beckmann. of Elmhurst, L. I., is cutting choice yellow Merry Monarch chrysanthemums. A. Schultheis, of Col- lege Point, is also cutting chrysanthe- mums of a high grade. Henry Lustgarten, of Manhassett, L. I., is building two greenhouses, each 23x100 feet. He will use them for carna- tions. Just now he is sending in some fine late cosmos. Frank Millang has added to his force in order to better take care of his rapidly growing business. He is handling some fine asparagus from W. H. Elliott, of Brighton, Mass. The directors of the Cut Flower Ex- change have decided to install an ice box in the exchange, so that growers may have suitable accommodation for keep- ing cut flowers. James McManus is building a balcony office in his Thirtieth street establish- ment. This will do away with the apartment on his store floor and add to his floor room. William P. Schmitt, park commis- sioner of the Bronx, was removed from office by Mayor IvIcClellan on charges brought by the Civil Service Reform Association. George Krick, of Elmont, L. I., is now located on a five acre plat of ground at Munson, L. L, about three miles from Elmont. L. Miller, of 1704 Amsterdam avenue, has rented the greenhouses of the Schu- chard estate at Elmhurst, L. I., where he will grow flowers for his store trade. Herman Dreyer, of Woodside, L. I., has just completed the building of his new residence. It is said to be one of the finest in the borough of Queens. Jean Chanroux, of Flushing, L. L, is making a specialty of callas this year, DECORATION ON STATUE OF WASHINGTON, AT WASHINGTON, D. (Placed by members of the Interparliamentary Union ) He certainly had as good as could be found last year. The Kervan Company is showing some fine specimens of hand-made terra cotta rustic ware. Peter Wagner, of Flatbush, has a house of primroses which are in exceptionally fine shape. John Young is handling daily shipments of Killarney roses. Visitor: J. F. Wilcox, Council Blue's, la. Chicago. There is comparatively no change in this market since last week except that the demand for selected stock exceeds the" supply to considerable extent, espe- cially in the way of roses. Carnations in common and medium grades have again the past few days reverted to the glut class, dealers being able to move them in quantity only at low prices. Several large lots have been reported as sold for 10 cents a bunch. Some considerable call appears for Enchantress, as well as other fancy light varieties. However, the low price that prevails for under grades has a tendency to keepdoyn quo- tations for the better qualities. Chrys- anthemums are showing up in numbers, and the demand is somewhat lagging except for fancies, which there is no trouble in moving at good figures. This, as stated before, applies to all selected stock coming in. Violets are of very fine quality and no surplus is to be found after market hours. There seems to be an increasing tendency among local buyers to want the better grades of stock with price a secondary consideration. This is certainly encouraging to the grower who always has in mind qual- ity instead of quantity. And there is a moral therein to every grower who is interested in the returns he gets at the end of each week. Several large store decorations during the past week have caused a slight shortage in green goods especially for Asparagusplumosns. How 428 The American Floristj Oct. s, ever, this will no doubt be over within a few days. J. D. Pruessner, of Galveston, Texas, spent a few days in town this week vis- ing the craft and arranging for his fall and winter supply of cut flowers. Mr. Pruessner was chairman of the florists' relief committee after the city of Galves- ton was virtually wiped out of ex- istence, and, although in the thick of the storm, he as well as his family emerged from it unharmed. Mr. Pruess- ner states that Galveston is again on her feet and horticultural interests gradually assuming normal conditions. He expects to open a branch at Beaumont, Tex. The George Wittbold Company has made a number of important improve- ments at the main offices, 1657 Bucking- ham place. The building has been elevated so as to give room for a com- modious basement, to be used as a store- room for bulbs, etc. New, large win- dows, paint and other embellishments add greatly to the general appearance of the office. The many wholesalers who occupy space in the Atlas block had another nar- row escape from being burned out on Monday night last, ablaze having started on one of the upper floors about closing time. The fire department, however, succeeded in confining it to the rear of the building, and fortunately no damage resulted to the cut flower stores. It was announced by Superintendent Foster, of the South Park system, that fishing will be allowed in the lagoons of Jackson and Washington parks, begin- ning October 3. Fishing will be allowed only from park boats. William P. Strickland, gardener at the Toronto Asylum, Toronto, Ontario, spent several days of this week in this city, the guest of two sons. The F. E. Butler Floral Company, re- cently incorporated, on October 1 opened a retail store in the Old Colony building, at 291 Dearborn street. Visitors this week were Silas Button, of Button Brothers, Lake Geneva, Wis., and William P. Craig, Philadelphia. Boston. During the past week business has shown a decided upward trend and a marked improvement over that of the previous week is to be noticed. This is due principally to the fact that all the last ends of the out-door stock were killed by the heavy frosts, and to the additional fact that indoor stock is still very slow about coming in. Taken as a whole business now shows an improve- ment over that ot the same time last year. ■ Asters are now practically out of the market, but good prices are obtained for what few are brought in. Violets are HOW selling from 50 to 75 cents and a decided improvemen*- in quality is to be noticed, but a number of the retailers report a lack in quantity. Chrysanthe- mums are nowin the market to stay, the general run of them, so far, being rather poor and below the average. The best stock in this line is to be found in the white Mme. Bergmann, and in the Lady Fitzwigram. Ivory, so far has been of very poor quality. The demand for carnations has been especially strong and the prices obtained have taken a rise over those of last week, ranging from $1.25 to $4 per 100. The scarcity in this line is due to the frost, many of the florists having lost their young plants. There has been an increased demand for Bride and Bridesmaid roses and as the E upply is of good average, prices in this line have shown an increase. American Beauty still continue to be plentiful and will be much used for the society wed- dings which occur this month. The monthly meeting of the trustees of the Massachusetts Horticultural Society was held last Saturday, October 1. They report that the usual course of lectures will commence in January. A special schedule for the spring exhibition ot 1905 has been issued this week and contains a list ot prizes. In addition to the regular scheduled prizes for the chrysanthemum show in November, a further list of spe- cial prizes has just been issued as follows: By the Massachusetts Horticultural Society for the best fifty blooms of chrys- anthemums of one or more varieties, to be shown in the society's large china vases, $60, $50, $40, $30, and $20; by the Gardeners' and Florists' Club for twelve blooms of any chrysanthemum of the current season's introduction into America, $25, $15 and $10; by William Nicholson of Framingham, for the best vase of 100 white carnations, $10; by Patten & Company, of Tewksbury, for the best vase of fifty blooms of carnation, Mrs. M. A. Patten, $10; and by Peter Fisher, of Ellis, Mass., for the best vase of fifty blooms ot carnation Nelson Fisher, $10. At this exhibition there will be a large number of smaller exhibitors. Senator Hoar's funeral, which occurred Monday, October 3, caused a heavy demand for funeral designs. Among the particularly noteworthy ones furnished were several by T. F. Galvin, he furnish- ing for the United States senate a large mound 4x10 feet, composed of long- stemmed American Beauty roses, orchids, lily of the valley, violets and Farleyense ferns; for the state of Massachusetts, a beautiful wreath of English ivy with sprays of orchids, American Beauty roses and violets; for Senator Henry Cabot Lodge, a wreath of orchids and Farley- ense ferns; and a design for the wife of the late Chief Justice Gray. M. B. Bunker fur- nished for the Massachusetts house of representatives a large wreath of roses mounted on an easel and also a wreath of roses for the Republican state com- tnittee. Norris F. C.omley, of Lexington, had some novel visitors in his greenhouses last week. A number of wild animals were let loose by snme miscreant from the Lexingtoil park, including three wolves, two bears and a bufi'alo. While the last two were easily captured, the wolves were not, and wandered around killing livestock for several days. They slept for two nights in Mr. Comley's violet house, but they seemed to have simply used it for a lodging place and did no damage. They got away from there, but were finally shot after a chase last- ing several days. At the auctions held last week by N. F. McCarthy & Company, the principal lots offered were carnation roofings and ferns. The prices obtained for carna- tions this season have been the poorest in a number of years owing chiefly to the factthatgreat numbers ofthem have been grown. The principal varieties offered were Enchantress, Boston Market, Fair- maid, Gov. Wolcott and Prosperity, with prices ranging from 1 to 4 cents. J. A. Zinn, of Beacon street, has had charge of the decorations for the Inter- national Peace Congress which is being held this week. Tremont temple was was very beautifully decorated by him with laurel, palms and other decorative plants. He reports a good business in funeral pieces the past week. Claron A. Jones' place at South Sud- bury, Mass., was sold at public auction on Saturday, October 1, bringing $1950. It was bid in by a Boston attorney. The property includes four greenhouses, two being 25x80 and two 20x75, and con- taining about 10,000 carnation roofings. At a meeting of the directors of the Boston Co-operative Flower Market, the new association, held Saturday, October 1, Edward Wood, of Lexington, was elected president. James D. Rough, the new manager of the Boston Co operative Flower Market, has given up his position with his lather and will devote his entire attention to the market. Paine Brothers, of Randolph, have been bringing in some of the best chrys- anthemums offered up to date, consisting principally of Mme. Bergmann. William Sim, of Cliftondale, is bring- ing in from 6,000 to 7,000 violets each day. They are all of the single variety but are ot specially good quality. The public gardens have recovered from the effects of the G. A. R. conven- tion and now present a very attractive appearance. Welch Brothers report that they are getting a large quantity of fine lily of the valley from Carl Jurgens, of Newport, R. I. W. A. Severy & Company have re- opened their store on Boylston street and report trade as being brisk. William Folsom, of West Newton, has just erected a new violet house. He will cater chiefly to the local trade. W. A. Doyle & Company, of Beacon street, report a large business in funeral orders the past week. H. M. Robinson & Company have pur- chased an attractive delivery wagon. William Edgar, of Waverly. is erecting a new greenhouse about 40x200 feet. George Cooke, of St. Albans, Vermont, was in town last week. H. P. S. Pbiladelphia. Business the past week has been fairly active, the store decorations and early fall weddings keeping the trade busy in spots. There is plenty of room for improvement, however, and next week's advanceordersseem topromiseit. Roses, particularly American Beauty, are scarcer, good stock being a trifle higher. In teas there is little change from last week. Chrysanthemums are now seen in all the store windows with Glory of Pacific and Polly Rose leading. Carnations are still improving, the cool nights heightening the colors. Prices area trifle better, some of the $1.50 grade moving up to $2. Double violets are much better; 75 cents per 100 is the price. Dahlias are still holding out, but are not the quality they were last season, and with the increase of the chrysanthemum will soon be crowded out. Autumn leaves are now largely used in window decorations and help out the wild smilax, which, by the way, is scarce. Shipments from the south arc coming in very slowly, owing, it is said, to trouble with employes in the woods where it is gathered. Ihe president's reception after the busi- ness session of the October meeting of Florists' Club was well attended, there being many ladies present. All the officers having been re-elected for another year, wore smiling faces and assisted President Westcott. There was a musical entertainment, musical selections with piano and violin and songs ren- dered by Miss Minnie Booth, Miss Ethel Gardner, Wm. Murdock, Morris H.Ware. tgo4. The American Florist. 429 Gardner's band was conducted by John Gardner. There were songs by H. Don- gall and Horace Dnmont. After this there was bowling for prizes and refresh- ments. The club room had been espe- cially decorated for the occasion with flowers contributed by the members. From the success of this, the first presi- dent's reception, it is likely to follow annnally. The great auction of Robt. Craig & Son, John Burton, assignee, to be held at the place October 12 and 13, is attracting a great deal of attention. The sale is unique in that the stock offered is all of graded high class plants that were grown especially to be sold in this manner to competitive buyers. It is also an absolute sale, as everything cata- logued will positively be knocked down to the highest bidder. John Cleary, the popular New York plant auctioneer will dispense the bargains, and it goes with- out saying that both sides will be fairly treated. W. J. Baker is getting from Ashley, at Allentown, a new white chrysanthemum better than Mme. Bergmann and from Evans, of Rowlandsville, good Pacifies. Prices ranged from $2 to $2.50 per dozen. Cards are out for the wedding oi J. Liddon Pennock to Miss Carolyn Louise Burrell, Tuesday evening, October 18 at West Walnut street Presbyterian church. S. S. Pennock had chrysanthemums from H. Weber & Sons, of Oakland, in white, pink and yellow. They sold for $4. Leo Niessen has had some choice chrys- anthemums and promises something very fine for next week. K. Baltimore. The weather is superb, the sun bright and the air crisp and inspiring. The nights are getting cooler and frosts have been felt two or three times on the lower levels, but the high grounds are exempt so far and tender loliage and tropical vegetables are at this date unharmed. There is a steady move but no violent jumps in the cut fJower line. Each week sees a little more activity, and as the weather becomes cooler it is reasonable to expect at least the usual demand to meet social events of varying dimensions and expenditure. The store windows begin to show fewer ferns and palms and more color in their decorations. Roses and carnations are both improving in quality. Chrysanthemums are coming in. Violets are now to be had at many of the stores. The street men are active and all signs point to a season at least of average prosperity. The effects of the fire seem to have been overcome and the trade of Baltimore, rather than decreas- ing from the disabilities under which for a while she sufiered, has made consider- able gains, especially from the south. Frederick C. Bauer, onGittings avenue, has his two new sash houses filled with chrysanthemums in the best of shape and the rest of his plant mainly in carnations of his own raising. He has found several sorts originating on the place, giving better returns than the standard varie- ties, and this year, though he is not seek- ing to introduce them to the trade, these varieties are being raised by him almost exclusively. Some cyclamens of remark- ably fine foliage were noted, and outside a block of 8,000 Cochet roses in splendid shape was marked as already sold. Wm. Madsen is about completing the remodeling of his establishment on Git- tings avenue. Contrary to the ambition of the average florist, this excellent grower and successful business man is drawing in his lines and restricting his production. He has built one new house and torn down three old ones, changed the location of his boilers, increased his cellar capacity and made things generally more compact and convenient. Charles M. Wagner, gardener to Chas. R. Dieffenderfer, on Bellona avenue, has maintained this year his reputation for having the most gorgeous beds in this vicinity. Thousands of crotons, alter- nantheras, coleuses, echeverias and other subjects have been used and with the most efiective results, the very showy bedding attracting much attention from the numerous persons who drive past the grounds to enjoy the sight. Issac H. Moss, Govanstown, is just about finishing a new propagating house, about 14x200. His upper establishment is devoted mainly to carnations, all of which are in promising shape, except per- haps Lawson, which here, as is said of it in other locations, seems to show lack of its original vigor. Mr. Moss is gradually extending his nursery business and his stock comprises many of the newer and rarer varieties. John M. Rider, of Brooklyn, Md., one of the largest growers in the carnation belt of Anne Arundel, is beginning to send in regular shipments. He does not take kindly to every new candidate for popu- lar fancy, and sticks mainly to the old favorites. Flora Hill and Genevieve Lord, which, with Enchantress, seem to suit his soil and treatment. The long agitated for, and certainly much needed, conservatory at Patterson park is to become an actuality, the con- tract for its construction having been awarded to Lord & Burnham Company. The structure will be an imposing one, considerably larger than the old house so long in use. Andrew Anderson has completed his improvements, including an additional American Beauty house, installed a new horizontal tubular boiler of some fifty horse power, supplemental to his former Furman, and has things in good shape for the opening campaign. Jas. H. Penn, Glvndon, has built a new rose house. Philip B. Welsh, of the same borough, has invested in a new gasoline engine, which does his pumping and is capable of being moved to his barn where it saws his wood and cuts his corn fodder. S. B. Washington, D. C. The condition of the market and prices remain about the same as last week. There have been quite a number of wed- dings, dinners and lesser social afiairs that called for decorations, and consider- able stock is going into funeral work. There are some good roses and large numbers of indifferent ones on the mar- ket. Carnations are steadily improving in quality and there is good demand, par- ticularly for white. Violets are selling very well, and the quality is all that can be expected at this season. Though sev- eral of the stores have chrysanthemums there are not enough of them to make much show. Dahlias are still much in evidence, especially in the stalls of the Center market, where many are sold. George Field is well on his feet again after an extended bout with typhoid fever, and just when the typhoid got through with him the rheumatism came ambling along and gave him a few tweaks and pinches. He says that he is thankful that the "boys" took good care of everything while he was ill. He still has great faith in his new rose, which he has named Tom Field, and has two houses of it that look fine. Mr. Field avers that Tom Field is a good second to American Beauty, and as it was he that discovered A. B., he should be a com- petent witness. F. H. Kramer, vice-president of the Florists' Club, informs me that already applications have come in for large space for exhibits at the S. A. F. convention ot 1905. Mr. Kramer says that several ap- plicants desire twice as much space as they have previously occupied, and that the demand for an increase is general all along the line. If indications are to be relied on the next convention will be a hummer. Asters have about reached the last call, but John Robertson has a lot of fine ones grown at John Brown's garden. Mr. Brown's place is small, but he manages to utilize all the available space with something that will sell. He has in- creased his carnation stock and the crop looks well. Kniphofias or tritomas, or red-hot pokers— by the latter name they are best known to many — have appeared in store windows and do not fail to attract atten- tion. J. H. Small & Sons have quite a display of them, and they seem to go well in bunches with other cut flowers. Phillips had decorations in the dining rooms of the two steamboats that took the ancient and honorable artillery com- pany of Boston and friends from this city to Norfolk, Va., in which he used a lot of American Beauty roses and other stock. R. Bowdler, who is one of the Center market dealers, has a good general stock at his greenhouses. In addition to roses, chrysanthemums and carnations he has a lot of poinsettias and other pot plants that will come in well at Christmas. Minder Brothers have several houses of chrysanthemums that are very prom- ising. They have also a fine lot of pot plants, cyclamens, primroses and the smaller varieties of ferns suitable for bas- kets and dishes. At the opening exercises of the Univer- sity of Music and Dramatic Art, of which Miss Maria von Husechild, formerly court pianist to the queen of Roumania, is pres- ident, a fine decoration was furnished by Henry Pfister. F. H. Kramer has a pink seedling car- nation somewhat after the habit of Law- son that is promising. S. S. Skidelsky, who has been watching it, says that he likes it better every time he sees it. J. Louis Loose, who from time to time has shown a taste for decorating his store with tall palms, has now a mag- nificent specimen of zamia as a center- piece. Otto Bauer has a new line of novelties in baskets for flowers and ferns. They are made of the bark of the white birch and decorated with lichens and Florida moss. W. H. Smith, formerly decorator with A. Gude & Brother, has accepted a simi- lar position with F. H. Kramer at his F street store. Invitations are out for the marriage of Z. D. Blackistone and Miss Sarah Vir- ginia Wheeler on October 5 at the Pro- Cathedral, Church of the Ascension. Adolphus Gude has some poinsettias that are up to the glass. Next year he will probably have a house expressly de- signed for tall poinsettias. Fred H. Kramer is cutting very good Bride and Bridesmaid roses. Henry Pfister has been on a business trip to Philadelphia. S. E. 430 The American Florist. Oct. 8, fLi TWEHTIETH YEAK. Subscription, Sl.OO a year. To Europe, 83.00. Subscriptions accepted only from those in the trade. Advertisements, on all except cover pages, 10 Cents a Line, Agate; Sl.OO per inch. Cash with Order. No Special Position Guaranteed. Discounts are allowed only on consecutive insor- tiont, as follows— 8 times, B per cent; 13 times, 10 per cent; 26 times, 30 per cent; 52 times, 30 per cent. Space on front pages and back cover page sold only on yearly contract at 81.00 per inch, net. The Advertis.ng Department of the Ambkioan Florist is for florists, seedsmen and nurserymen and dealers in wares pertaining to those lines only. Order! for leu than one-half incli space not accepted. Advertisements must reach us by Wednesday to secure insertion in the issue for the following Saturday. Address AMERICAN FLORIST CO., Chicago. WActi sending us change o/ address, always send the old address at the same time. The price of glass is advancing. In the vyest the first frost of the season, though long expected, is yet to come, but very cool weather now indicates that it may be just at hand. The address label on your paper will show whether your subscription has been received. The date is changed in one to two weeks after its receipt. Cannas and dahlias should be dug in the next two weeks. Severe freezing, if it does not destroy, often seriously injures the keeping quality of the roots. Readers who have spare copies of No. 817, Vol. X X II, of the American Florist, issued January 30, 1904, with index to Vol. XXI, will oblige by communicating with this office. In sending in a change of address it is important that the old address be given as well as the new. This will greatly aid us in locating your name on our mailing list and prevent delay in making the desired change. Society of American Florists. DEPARTMENT OF PLANT REGISTRATION. H. Weber & Sons, Oakland, Me., sub- mit for registration Carnation My Maryland, previously known as seedling No. 119, '01. Parentage, Norway X Mrs. Thos. W. Lawson. Flowers white, three and one half to four inches in diam- eter; stems strong, twelve to twenty- four inches long during season. "Constitu- tion and general good habits much supe- rior to either parent." Wm. J. Stewart, Sec'y. Leaf Spot of Begonias. Ed. Am. Florist:— What is the cause of the leafspot of the Lorraine and tuberous begonias? I have examined my plants carefully but can not find any cause, hence do not know a remedy. R. C. E. Spots upon the leaves of Lorraine and tuberous begonias sent by "R. C. E " are due to the attack of some parasitic organism, probably a bacterium, but the examination of this dry material has been unsatisfactory. In this instance, as in all cases of leaf spotting, it is essential to give the plants an abundance of light and air, thereby promoting a healthy growth and rendering them more resist- ant to parasitic attacks. Care must be exercised, however, to ayoid over stimu- lation by fertilizers. Albert F. Woods. Plant Breeding Papers. We are in receipt of the first volume of the Memoirs of the Horticultural Society of New York, containing the proceedings at the international conference on plant breeding and hybridization, held in the rooms at the American Institute, New York, and the museum building of the New York Botanical Garden, September 30 and October 1 and 2, 1902. There are 267 pages of closely printed matter in the volume, and it is safe to state that no similarly valuable collection of mate- rial on the subject has ever been got together before in anything like the same space. The papers are as follows: "Practical Aspects of the New Discoveries in Heredity." by W. Bate- son; "Notes on Mendel's Methods of Cross Breed- ing," by C. C. Hurst; "Artificial Atavism," by Hugo de Vries; "Some Conclusions," by Max Leichtlin; "Suggestions for the Classification of Hybrids," by I. T. Lynch ; "Definition of 'Sport' " (General Discussion) : "Some of the Fundamental Principles of Plant Breeding," by Luther Bur- bank; "On the Breeding of Disease Resistant Varieties," by W. A. Orton; "Breeding for Intrin- sic Qualities," by W. M. Hays; "Correlation Between Difl'erent Parts of the Plant in Form, Color and Other Characteristics," by S. A. Beach; "Evolution Under Domestication, Discussion on Paper," byO. P.Cook; "individual Prepotency," b) Will W. Tracy; "Improvement of the Sugar Cane by Selection and Cross Fertilization," by D. Morris; "Some Cytological Aspects of Hybrids," by W, A. Cannon; "Improvement of Roses by Bud Selection," by L. C. Corbett: "Improvement of Oats by Breeding." by J. B. Norton; "On Breeding Florists' Flowers," by E. G. Hill; "A Medley of Pumpkins," by L. H. Bailey; "Results of Hybridization and Plant Breeding in Canada." by -William Saunders; "Wine Ferments," by W. B Alwood; "Hybridizing Gladiolus Species," by W. Van Fleet; "Improvement of Carnations," by C. W. Ward ; "Breeding of Native Northwestern Fruits," by N. E. Hansen; "Advantages of Con- joint Selection and Hybridization and Limits of Osefulness in Hybridization Among Grapes," by T. V. Munson; "Study of the Variations in the Second Generation of Berberis Hybrids," by C. E. Saunders; "Bud Variation in ttie Strawberry Plant," by R. M. Kellogg: "Bud Variation in Apples." by G. T. Powell; "Hand Pollination of Orchard Fruits." by H. C. Price; "Cereal Breeding in Kansas," by H. F. Roberts: "Notes on Plant Breeding in Jamaica," by W. Fawcett: "Notes on the Breed- ing of Peas and Beans," by W. T. Macoun; "Improvement of Corn by Breeding," by C. P. Hartley; "My Experience in Hybridizing Can- nas." by A. "Wintzer; "Hybrid Plums," by F. A. Waugh: "TheMuskmelon," by F. W. Rane; "On Grape Hybrids," by N. B. White; "Practical Points from the Breeding of Strawberries and Bush Fruits," by F. W. Card; "Hybrids and Dis- eases," by L. H. Pammel; "Selection vs. Hybrid- ism," by P. W. Burbridge; "Notes on California Plant Breeding," by E. .1. Wiokson; "A Study of Grape Pollen and What the Results Indicate," by N. O. Booth; "Some Hybrid Nicotianas," by P. de Vilmorin; "The Everbearing Strawberry," by P. de Vilmorin; "Some Possibilities," by C. L. Allen; "On Artificial Pollination of Wheat," by William B. Alwood. Piping for GreenHouse. Ed. Am. Florist: — I am about to pipe two houses, one for carnations and one for roses. I want to use a 2%-inch pipe through the center of the house, then con- nect with a 2-inch pipe, thence to the return pipe. The flow-pipe from the boiler will be 10 feet above the boiler. Is it best to run this pipe higher to the other end of the house or drop it lower? Subscriber. When the flow pipe is ten feet above boiler it will make comparatively little difference whether it runs up-hill or down- hill, but the result will favor the down- hill system. Moreover, if two pipes are placed at the same height but with the highest and lowest points in each, re- spectively, at the same heights as the same points in the other pipe at the oppo- site end of the house, or, in other words, if one pipe be run uphill and the other down-hill, with the middle of the pipes at the same height, it will be found that the water will be hotter in the down-hill pipe, showing that this method gives a more rapid circtdation. L. R. T. Chrysanthemum Society of America. President Herrington has announced the committees to examine seedlings and sports on dates as follows: October 8, 15, 22 and 29; November 5, 12, 19 and 26, 1904. Exhibits to receive attention from the committees must in all cases be prepaid to destination, and the entry fee of $2 should be forwarded to the secretary not later than Tuesday of the week preceding examination. New York — Eugene Dailledouze, chair- man, care of New York Cut Flower Com- pany, Sixth avenue and Twenty-sixth street. C. H. Totty, Wm. Plumb. Philadelphia, Pa.— A. B. Cartledge, chairman, 1514 Chestnut street; John Westcott, Wm. K. Harris. Boston, Mass. — E. A. Wood, chairman; Wm. Nicholson, James Wheeler. Ship to Boston FlowerMarket, care John Walsh. Cincinnati, O. — R. Witterstaetter, chair- man; James Allen, Wm. Jackson. Ship to Jabez Elliott Flower Market, care jan- itor. Chicago— James S. Wilson, chairman; Edwin Kanst; third member to be an- nounced later. Ship care of J. B. Deamud, 51 Wabash avenue. The executive committee has decided to use the new scales prepared by the com- mittee appointed for this purpose at the convention in New York. These scales are to come up for discussion and final adoption at the convention in Boston November 3, 1904. The use of the scales by the committees previous to that time will give them a try-out and help to dis- cover faults if any are to be found. The scales are as follows: COMMERCIAL. EXUIBITION. Color 20 Color 10 Form 15 Stem 5 Fullness 10 Foliage 5 Stem I.T Fullness 15 Foliage 15 Form 15 Substance 15 Depth 15 Size 10 Size 35 Total ICO Total UO Fred H. Lemon, Sec'y. Richmond, Ind. Othonna— Duranta— Araucaria. The following notes on the queries of "Inquisitive," American Florist, issue of September 24, page 856, by a plants- man of very extensive knowledge, will interest our readers: Othonna Crassifolia. — This com- posite, belonging to the calendula sec- tion, is a native of the Cape. I have not seen the plant for more than fifteen years and then in a private collection. I do not know of anyone who has it now. Duranta Baumgartneri. — So far as I know such a variety does not exist. There is a very pretty blue flowering one called "Duranta Plumieri" a native of South America which I have met in my travels in Brazil and which many years ago could be seen in the greenhouses of some of the largest European establish- ments. Duraptas are members of the "verbena family" and form bushes in their native country. As the genus con- tains but a few species I feel inclined to think the one in question (Baumgartneri) refers to Duranta Plumieri. Ahuacaria Imbricata. — Of this Chilian conifer some this very fine specimens are found in England and Scotland, also in Italy and the southern parts of France, but rarely in the northern European countries the winter there being much more severe. The few trees I saw in Germany previous to 1880 were all killed during the cold winter of 1880-81 when most of the stately wellingtonias rnet tg04. The American Florist. 431 the same fate. Personally I have not encountered any trees in private grounds in the United States but I should feel dis- posed to say that they will do all right in the southern states or in California. W. G. In answer to the queries of "Inquisi- tive" I may state in regard to Othonna crassifolia that it is still to be found in a number of places, especially among the older gardeners. Its uses appear to have been gradually superseded by other sub- jects, especially asa trailing window box plant. One. would consider it valuable for many purposes, for the gardener and the local florist might grow it profitably if good examples in hanging baskets, etc., were displayed in the greenhouses. - Araucaria imbricata is not hardy in the eastern states. The writer had one in his care for several years in Pennsyl- vania, but it was wintered over in the cold greenhouse, one winter outside being fatal. It is poor satisfaction growing such a subject in that manner, as the natural and unique characteristics of the plant do not become evident until it has reached reasonable proportions, when the lifting would be impracticable. The writer can well appreciate its notable absence from our lawns by visitors to English estates and the newly arrived English gardener. To use their own phrase, "They are certainly conspicuous by their absence." Regarding Duranta Baumgartneri, the writer is equally anxious to find the correct name. Under his care at the present time are several plants of what have been considered D. Baumgartneri, and which are valuable shrubby green- house plants. Ed. Krayer, gardener to Miss Garrett, Villanova, Pa., uses it for a carpet bedding plant, by rooting cut- tings in the spring, and finds it well adapted for the purpose. He calls it D. Baumgartneri. The description in "Bailey's Cyclopedia" agrees as to spiny shrubs with opposite leaves, etc., but he certainly does not give the plant under consideration. Francis Canning. St. Paul. Trade is now picking up with the advent of the social season and with ' most outdoor flowers gone business will soon be at its best. Though no severe frosts have visited us most everything out of doors is out of the market with the exception of some dahlias and gladioli. Asters cannot be had locally at all and it seems quite hard to get along without them. Carnations are coming in quite freely though, and this with chrysanthe- mums will soon help us to forget them. Roses are not as good as a week or two ago, owing to cool nights which bring them in smaller. Good American Beauty are the only scarce item and for them there is a good demand. No first-class chrysanthemums have been seen this sea- son and we are all awaiting them, as they usually start the fall receptions and teas which all help to make business good. Sword ferns are selling well. Pier- soni which did not seem to take very well last year are now selling as well as the Boston with prices about the same. Palm sales are not as frequent as one could wish; the only call for them is in the small sizes. Joseph Herzog, recently with Holm & Olson, has taken charge of Mr. Loring's houses andgrounds atLakeMinnetonka. O. Mekiden, Conn. — William Slocum, of East Haven, has opened a florists' store. SITIATIONS, WANTS, TOR SAIE. One Cent Per Word. Cosh with the Adr. Plant Advt. NOT admitted under this head. Every paid BubBoriber to the American Floribt for the year 1903 Ib entitled to a flve-line wakt ADV. (BituationB only) free, to be used at any time during the year. Situation Wanted— As salesman for grower or wholesale house. Six years' experience with flrst-ciass firms. Address Box 47, care American Florist. Situation Wan*ed— By g^od practical grower, single, sinctly sob^^r and competent. Cut flowers for wholesale trade. References. Ad ress Box 44, care Americaa Florist. Situation Wantod— By practical all around florist and gardeoer. Private or commercial. Married; good references. Address J, 504 KssfX St., Lawrence, Mass. Situation Wanted — As manager or buvpr, with first-class florist, wholesale or retail: 25 years' experience. Best of refrreuces. Address J M K, care American Florist, New York. Situation Wanted — By young man. age 24, strictly temperate, experienced in store, green- house and gardenine. References. H. Cade, 109 W. Gorgas St., Gerraantown, Pa. Situation Wanted— By American, age 27, as assistant in greenhouse; have several year's experance; willing worker. Please state salary; Chicago preferred. E. H. Gilbert, 900 63d street, St. Lcuis, Mo. Situation Wanted— By an all-around florist, sober and industrious ; steady position. Capable of taking charge of small place, with chance to rent. References. Address Box 4i, care American Florist. Situation Wanted— By an all-around florist and gardener, ^7 J ears of age. Swede, Jife expe- rience in Sweden, England and United States; capable of takinii charge of private or commercial place. First-class references. State wages. J N, 43^3 Manchester Ave., St. Louis, Mo. Situation Wanted— By sober, intelligent, good and wii lint: greenhouse man. age 30, with 1^ years' practical experience inside and out; place in store or green hu use. State wages ar\d particulars when wriiing. Address Jacob Nielson, 283 Main Ave., Passaic, N. J. Situation Wanted— By competent grower of roses, carnations, 'mums, palms, ff-rns and bed- ding plants, df sires position as working foreman, or can take full charge; life experience; German, middle age. Best of references. Around New "Vork or Philadelphia preferred. Address B X 40, care American Florist. Situation Wanted— Bv German: age 25 Can grow good roses, caroations, 'mums, palms, orchids, ferns and bedding plants. Successful propagator and grafter of roses. Able to take charge of retail place. Have life experience. Please state salary. Address Emil Babnke, 900 63rd St., St. Louis, Mo. Help Wanted— A good packer of cut flowers, chiefly carnations: PiPady. single man. Address Cbicaqo Carnation Co., Joliet, Hi. Help Wanted— Young men who have had expe- rience in growing roses and carnations. W. K. Partridge, Station R, Cincinnati, O. Help Wanted— $20.00 to $50.00 per week. See 3!4-inch aov. in another column. Address Spatjlding Nursery and Orchards Co., Spaulding 111. Help Wanted— A good grower of robes, carna- tions, 'mums, violets and general plants; capable of taking charge. Address E. FowER, Frankfort, Ky. Help Wanted -A carnation grower, steady man, sober and industrious, married or single. Give references and wages expected. Address Box 39. care American Florist. Help Wanted— A good, strong German or Swede with a few years' ex perince in greenhouse and garden work, that understands potting and could make himself generally useful. (^lountry place, 825 a month, board and room Address Lock Box No. 5. Kramer, Ind. For Sale or Rent — Cheap, five small green- houses and store. 548 I19th St., West Pullman, 111. Help Wanted— Girl to take charge of a flower store, couductinga re'ail and shipping trade at the green housfs; must be able to put up work and furnish references, steady employment, chance for advancement. 100,(00 square leet of glass supplies the store. AddreeS Box 38, care American Florist, Help Wanted— B> a live western eoncern doing an extensive retail business, a live, hustling manager for retail Bt re Must be a gooddesigner and decorator, have an intimate knowledge of the business, be affable lo customers and expe- rienced. Reply with references, stating salary expected. Address Box 41, care Am. Florist. For Sale— Half interest in good seed business. Address Box 46, care American Florist. For Sale— First-class florist store, center of large city. Address Box 29, care American Florist. For Sale — Horizontal tubuUr hot watf-r boiler in flrst-class condition; 9 ft. 6 ins. long; 36 inches in diameter; nearly new Deane steam pump. J. W. DuNFoRD, Clayton, Mo. For Sate —Greenhouses in thriving city of 50,000 inhabiiants. Only small capital required to buy and operate. 15.UU0 f et of glass. In splendid condition. Address Box 22, care Am. Florist. For Sale— Five greenhouses, cold frame sash. Large stock in prime conaition. FAcellwnt loca- tion in city of interurban and railroad center. Rgasou for sale, denth of proprietor. Address Box 43, care American Florist. For Sale— 14 section modern Lord & Burnham hot- water builer. 5.00) feet 2-inch pipe, 100 feet 12-inch pipe. The whole of above is a complete heating system used three years. Address Box 12, care American Florist. For Rent— 5,000 feet of glass for $100.00, with stock worth that. In a factory town of 5,000. No competition. Not able to work. Come and see It. Address Jas. R. Johnston, Dunkirk, Ind. For Sale — At a bargain; four greenhouses, well stocked, also cold frame sash; 2 room cott&ge, city water; houses heated by hot water; situated at Lynchburg, Va., a citv of 35.000 inhabitants. J. Palmer Gordon, Ashland, Va. For Sale or Rent— 5 greenhouses, on property 112 feet Ions:, 14u feet deep. Houses 17x13 1 feet each. 7 room dwelling house and barn. 3 hoasea in carnations. 1 houhe in roses and Asparagus Sprengeri, balance In pot plants. Address John Welsh. 2833 N. Hoyne Ave., Chicago. For Sale or Rent— Fifteen acres land ten room house, partly lurnished if wanted, new barn 30x36, one greenhouse 22x100, one 22x200 set with cucumber plants just coining into bearing, large lot of celery in field. Single violets and carna- tions in field also, if wanted. Address W. E. Allen, Leominster, Mass. For Sale— A well established, well stocked, first-class letail flori>t store in the business cen- ter of one of the largest ciiifs of ihe middle states. Excellent patronage. Handles the flowers of 100 COO square leet of glass. For full particu- lars address M A C, Retail, care American Florist. For Sale— Greenhouse property; established 27 years. 14 room, 2y% siory almost new dwelling house with tower, all improvements, gas light. IH ftore good land, fruit and shade trees; 5 green- houses, well stocked, hot-water beat Center of City of Melrose, 7 miles to Boston; electric cars pasa door. 5c fare. Wholesale and retail business. J. Geibt. 84 Grove St., Melrose, Mass. A good r**Iiabl • young man up-to-date in floral work ot all kinds and mu^t be a good salesman for a firat-class retail store. Must be able to attend to small oonsurvatory, etc. State salary wanted and reference from last place. Permanent position for riiht party. Address Box 45, care American Florist. 3 No. 12 FURMAN BRICK-SET STEAM BOILERS FOR SALE. As we are now using only Tubular boilers we offer above at a low figure. These boilers have been used only very little, a-e in every way as pood as new and bad been cast for us with extra stays in domes to innrease strength. They are rated to carry each 85 900 square Jeet of glass from 60** to 60". For lurther ->ariicular8, address S. J. REUTER, Westerly, R. I. There is strong demand now in commercial L and private places for competent men. «« 432 The American Florist. Oct 8, ■ESM CHAS. f. EDGAR & CO., me DAILY RECEIVERS AND SHIPPERS OF ROSES, CARNATIONS, AOIANTUM.SMILAX, ASPARAGUS, Etc. 1516 and 1518 Sansom St., £:»!:.'?."' miLADElPniA, PA. Please jnention the A merican Fio-nst when writing. Whol^ale pbwer/arK^ Milwaukee, Oct. 6. Boaes, Beauty, long per doz. 3.00 " " med. " 1.50® 2 00 " " short 4.00® 8.00 Liberty ..• 200® 8.00 " Chatenay 200® 600 " Bride, Bridesmaids 2.00® 5.00 " Meteor, Golden Gate 2.00® 5.00 " Perle 2.00® 5.00 Carnations l.M® 3.00 Bmilax 12 50@ia.IJO A.sparagus 35.00@5a.00 Valley 3 00® 4.00 Harrisii. . . .' 10 00@12.50 Adiantum 1.00 Tuberoses 4.00® 5.00 Gladioli l.OOffl 300 Violets 76® 1.00 Mums 1.50® 3.00 PlTTSBUKS Oct. 6. Boses, Beauty, specials 20.00@2'i.00 " " extras 12.00@15.00 " " No. 1 8.00@I0.0O " " ordinary 5.00 " Bride, Bridesmaid 2.00@ 6.00 " Meteor 2.00® 600 " Liberties 3.00® 6.00 " Kaiserin 2.00@10,00 Perle, Chatenay 2. 0@ .^.00 Carnations 1.00® 3.00 Lily of the valley 3.00® 4.00 Smllax 12.60@i5.00 Asparagus, strings 2.'>.00@50.00 Asparagus Sprengerl 2 00® 3.00 Gladioli 2 0'® 4 00 Lilies 12 0r@15.00 Chrysan'hemums 15.00 25.00 Adiantum 1.0 @ l.PO Violets 50® .75 CrNCIKKATI. Oct. 6 Boses, Beauty 1.00® 3.00 " Bride, Bridesmaid 2.00® 5.00 " Liberty 3.00® 6.00 " Meteor, Golden Gate 3.00® 6.00 Carnations 1.00® 2.00 Lily of the valley 3.00® 4.00 Asparagus 50.00 Smilax 10.0P@I2.50 Adiantum 1.00® 1.50 Harrisii 12.60 Gladioli 3.00 Asparagus Plumosusand Sprengerl in bunches 25o per bunch St. Louis, Oct. 6. Boses, Beauty, long stem 3 0J@4 00 " Beauty, medium stem... 2 60@3.(0 " Beauty, short stem 1.00132 00 " Bride, Bridesmaid 3.00@ 5.00 " Golden Gate 2 00(8 4 00 " Liberty 4 00® 8 00 " Kaiserin 3 00® 6 00 " Meteor 3 00® 6.00 Carnations l.iO® 3.(0 Smllax 1250®15.00 Asparagus Sprengerl 1.00® 2.00 " Pfumosus 25.00@5O.0O Perna, fancy,per 1000 J1.50. Adiantum 1.00® 1.25 Gladiolus 4,00 Aaters 1.00® 2.00 Tuberoses 4.00 Coohet rosea 2.00@ 5 00 Dahlias 2.00@ 3.00 Daisies .50 Chrysanthemums, 10c@15c. Clevbland, Oct. 6. Rosea, Beauty 5.00'a25.05 Bride, Bridesmaid 2 00@ 5.00 " Kaiserin 3.00@ 8 00 Carnations 50@ i .^o Smilax 1000@1500 Asparagus, strings 25.00@n0 00 " Sprengerl 1.00® 200 Gladioli 1.00® 2.00 Galax 1 50 Comm"u ferns 1 oo Dahlias 1.60® 2 00 i^mmm^mm^m^m^^^m HOLTON & HUNKEL CO., —Wholesale Cut Flowers-- 457 Milwaukee Street. MILWAUKEE, WIS. I dirysanthemmns, Beauties and Kaiserins. PITTSBURG CUT FLOWER COMPANY, Ltd , : BOA l-lberty Avenue. PITTSBURG, PA. '4.• 37-39 Randolph Street, CHICAGOo a»-CUT FLOWERS 434 The American Florist. Oct. 8, CARNATIONS The LEO IN ANY QUANTITY. NO BETTER STOCK COMING TO THIS MARKET. WHOLESALE 1217 Arch St., store open from 7 A M. to 8 P. M. FLORISTS. PHILADELPHIA, PA. The Cleveland Cut Flower Company, WHOLESALE CUT FLOWERS, FLORISTS' SUPPLIES, WIRE DESIGNS. 52 and 54 High Street, CLEVELAND, OHIO. WELCH BROS. IS F'ro-viaa.oei {Street All Varlalias FLOWERS In Season. FANCY and DAGGER FERNS. FLORISTS' SUPPLIES all kinds. Ix>ng Distance Telephone, 6268-6267 Main. EiPmwjii«i*?'^f^. ■■■"m\ i*FjLOR ISTS^ 84 HAWIEY STREET. BOSTON. BARDY CUT FERNS. Writs for Prices. FAHCY DAGGER L.B.BRAGIE,"'£" Oldest, largest and most reliable dealer in U. S. Michigan Gut Flower Excliange, WM. DILCER, Mgr. Fancy Ferns, $1.00 per 1000. Dagger Ferns, 90o per 1000. 38-40 Miami Ave.. DETROIT. MICH. FOR SOUTHERN WILD SiyilLAX (Whero quality Is First Consideration) Write, Wire or Phone the Introducers, Caldwell The Woodsman Co., Evergreen, Ala. New Crop Southern Wild Smilax now ready in limited quantities. THE KERVAN COMPANY, Fresh Cut Evergreens for Decorating. FANCY FERNS AND MOSSES AT WHOLESAIE. 20 W. 27th Street, NEW YORK. Telephone 1619 Madison Sq. GALAX, FEfiNS, ETC. Green Galax @ 60c. per 1000 Cut Fancy Ferns @$I.CO t;er 1000 Cut UttKKer Ferns @ 1.00 per 1000 CutLeucolht.eSpra.vs @. 3.00 per 1(00 New crop. Hrst-classand fresh from the patch; will have Bronze Galax m Nov. Cash with order. J. N. PRITCHARD, Eilc Park. N. C. Anjerican tTC^^y^ ri 0 r I SIS ^^''^y^ ^^^ holidays, &o a. Aflc ^>^ O'vtt \hc ccnmirf, '^ "^ Alio At tome and abroad. Wbol^ale flower/\arK?fe BOSTOK, Oct. 5. Boiei, Beaut;, best 15.00@25.00 medium 8.00@13.00 ouUi 50® 4.00 " Bride, Bridesmaid 1.00@ .1 00 " extra 4.00® 8 00 " Liberty 50® B.00 Carnations 50® 1.00 " Fancy 1 00® 3 00 Lily ot the valley 3.00® 4.00 Smilax 8.00®ia00 Adiantum 75® 1.00 AsparaEUS 3S.OO@50.00 Gladiolus Colville l.cOia 1.50 Violets 50® .75 Phii.adei.phia, Oct 5. Roses, Tea 3.00® 5 00 " " extra eoniasoo " Liberty 4,00® 8 00 " Queen of Edgtly, extra 12.i0(a.2500 flrats.... 6.00® 8 00 " Beauty, extra I200@25.00 " " firsts 6.00® 8.00 Carnations 100® 3.00 Chrysanthemums, per doz., $2@$4 16.00(535 00 Lily of the valley 3.00® 4.00 Asparagus 25.00@50.00 Smilax 12.00®15 00 Gladioli 2.0"® 4.00 Violets 3,5®. 75 Adiantum 1.00® 1.50 Btjtpalo, Oct. 5. Roses, Beauty S.OO@25.00 " Bride, Bridesmaid, Meteor 1.00@ 6.00 Carnations 1.00® 2 50 Harrisii 15.00 Lily of the valley 2.00® 5.00 Asparagus, strings 40.00@50.00 Smilax 10 00@15.00 Adiantum 50® I 00 Lilium Ruseum 300® 5.00 Violets 30® .60 HARDY CUT FERNS. FANCY OR DAGGER, 75c per 1000. Discount on large orders. GALAX, bronze or green. 75o per 1000: J6.50 per case oi 10.000. Use our MOUNTAIN LAUR L for your decoraiions. 4o, 5c and Bo per yd. Made fresh daily from the woods. BRANCH LAUREL, 35o per large bundle. Tel. Office, New Salem, Mass. Mllllngton, Mass. Please mention the American Florist when writing. The Philadelphia Wholesale Flower Market. 1235-7 Filbert St., PHILADELPHIA. Open from 7 A. M. to 6 P. M. Telephones. GALAX LEAVES. Brilliant Bronze or Green. Selwcted stock, full count, $1.00 ppr inoO 13 75 per 5' 00. Sphagnum Moss, clean picked stock, large bale, SI. 75 each, by freight, $2.00 each. All Kinds ol Decoralive Greens and Florists' Stippllet. Tel. 597 Madison L. J. KRtSHOVER, Square. tlO-112 W. 27th St.. New York. NEW CROP SOUTHERN WILD SMILAX. Best quality, 25 lb. case, $3.50; 50 lb. case, $7.00. We carry the finest and most complete line of Decorative Fvargreens and FlO'ists' SupDiies. Our specialties are DACCER and FANCY fERNS, Al quiiiitv, SI 00 per I'OO. Discount on larger orders. BwlLLIANT BRONZE and CBEEN GALAX, $1.00 per lOGO La"'-I estnoning good aud rubons. all sizes and colors, Koral Letters, Blo— CHICAGO. Mail, telegraph or telephone orders filled promptly in best style. Armington, Me.— Mrs. David Howe was quite seriously injured recently by being cut with a sharp axe, with which she was driving a stick for a shelter tent over some flowers. The cut was in the right wrist and it required seven stitches to close the wound. PETER REINBERG 51 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. Wholesale Cut Flowers LARGEST GROWER IN THE WORLD. Price List. AMERICAN BEAUTIES— Ferdoz. 36-inch stetiiS $3.00 34-inrh 8tem8 2.00 18-iDcb stems 1.50 ]2-tDch siems 1.00 Short stems per 100, $4.00 to 610 Per 100 LIBE'JTY $4 on to $« 00 CHATENAY 4.00to 6.00 •' seconds 2.0uto SCO MAIDS AND BRIDES ... ... 4 00 " " " seconds... 2.0R!IO^ IvIST. The unsettled conditions in the flower market make it hard to issue a price list, but our reoutation has always been ihat we fill orders when others fail. All stock in season at lowest market rates. Following is the current market, subject to change : AMERICAN BEAUTY Per dozen 30-36-inch Stem $3 00 24-inch stem 2.50 20-inch stem 2.00 16-inch stem 1.50 12-incb stem 1.00 Short stem $3.00 to $4.00 per 100 Per 100 Brides, and Maids $2 00 to $5.00 Meteors and Gates 200 to 500 Liberty 3 00 to 6.00 Kaiserin 300 to 800 Carnations 1.00 to 2.00 Valley 2.00 to 4.00 Asparagus Sprengeri 2.00 to 3.00 Aspargus, per string, 35c to SOc Per 100 Ferns per 1,000, $1.00, $ .15 Galix, Green per lOOO, $1.25 .15 Galax, Bronze per 1000, 1.50 .20 Leucothoe 75 Adiantum 75 to 1.00 Smilax per doz., $1.50 10.00 KENNICOTT BROTHERS COMPANY, 40-42-44 Randolph Street, OFfTO>VOO. HIGH-GRAPE SOUTHERN WILD SMILAX. ^"^ f'°--'^'^' S St.""''"'""'''- SPECIAL FACILITIES FOR HANDLING LARGE ORDERS. WRITE, WIRE OR PHONE. E. A. BEAVEN. (Formerly of Caldwell, The Woodsman Company) EVER3REEN. ALA. VAUGHAN & SPERRY, 6O Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO. Wholesale Commission Florists And Dealers in FLORISTS* SUPPLIES. All Cut Rlowers at Ruling IWIarket Prices. IL^ ircll^^lo^LTTr^ } OUR SPECIALTIES. FINE LARGE DOUBLE Please mention the A merican Florist -when writing. ■SH WHOLESALE ^» FLORISTS. Bell and Keystone Phones. 1220 riibert Street, PHILADELPHIA. Fiease mention the Atnerican Flortst when writing. STEAMSHIPS LEAVE FOREIGN PORTS. FROM TO Liverpool New York Liverpool '* Liverpool Boston Liverpool \loDtreal Liverpool " Liverpcol New York Hamburg '• Hamburg «( Hamburg Copenhagen (• Glasgow 11 K LoDdon 11 11 Liverpool • 4 Liverpool *' Liverpool (1 Soucbampton •• Southamptoa.... ■ 1 Antwerp (t Havre Havre it Rotterdam t« Rotterdam t( <1 4« Bremen • < Liverpool Boston Liverpool .1 Liverpool Montreal Liverpool " STEAMER Lucania Umbria Ivernia Tunisian Ionian Mongolian Bluecher Deutschland Penr. sylvania Hellig Olva Purnessia Ethiopia Minnetonka Mesaba Minnehaha Oceanic Arabic Teutonic New York St. Paul Vaderland Kroontand La Lorraine La Bretagne Noordam Statendam Liguria Main Nee ar NVinifredian Bohemian Kensington Dominion •LINE. 10 10 11 11 12 IS 13 14 14 15 15 Sat. Sat. Tues. Thur. rhur. Sat. Thur. Thur. Sat. Wei. Thur. ihur. Sat. Thur. Thur. Wed. Fri. Wed. Sat. Sat. Sat. Sat. Sat. Sat. Sat. Sat. Tues. Sat. Sat. Sat. Sat. Tr.ur. Thur. 0;t. 8 Oct. 16 Oct. 11 Oct. 6 Oct. 18 Got. IS Oct. 6 Oct. 13 Oct. 8 Oct. 5 Oct. 6 Oct. 13 Oct. 8 Oct. 13 Oct. 20 Oct. 6 Oct. 7 Oct. 12 Oct. 8 Oct. IS Oct. 8 Oct. 15 Oct. 8 Oct. 16 Oct. 8 Oct. IS Oct. 4 Oct, 8 Oct. 15 Oct. 8 Oct. IS Oct. 6 Oct. 13 DUE ABOUT Oct. 14 Oct. 21 Oct. 18 0.:t. 15 Oct. 22 Oct. 26 Oct. 16 Oct. 20 Oct. 18 Oct. 15 O t. 16 Oct. 24 Oct. 18 Oct. 23 Oct. 80 Oct. 18 Oct. 16 Oct. 20 Oct. 21 Oct. 24 Oct. 16 Oct. 2S Oct. 19 Oct. 24 Oct. 20 Oct. 21 Oct. 19 Oct. 27 Oct. 16 Indianapolis Floral Co. 839 Ft. Wayne Avenue, ■""■*"*P""^ IND. WHOLESSLE Commission Florists. ALL ORDERS PROMPTIY FILLED IN BEST POSSIBLE M NNER. Consignments Solicited. ^Ve are in position to give prompt and liberal returns on all con- signments. * See steamship list on opposite page. WANTED, Bulbs. We want to buy in lots of 1,000 to lO.OCO each the lollowins: TULIPS, select mixtures, CROCUS, HYACINTHS, separate colors mixed, NAKCiSSUS, ail kinds, LILIES. GHAS. CHADWICK, COR. FULTON & LAGRAVE, Grand Rapids, Mich. WHOLESALE and RETAIL FLORIST. High-Grade Cot Blooms. Carnations, Roses, 'Mums, Violets, Etc. Choice Americaa Beauties a Specialty. Artistic Designs on Short No ice. Good Shipping Facilities to all Michigan Points. A TRIAL ORDER SOLICITED. Lenox, Mass. — The regular meeting o the Lenox Horticultural Society was held on October 1. The topic of the evening was '"Orchard Fruits;" which was well discussed, many prominent growers expressing their ideas regarding pruning, when and how, methods of manuring and cultivating in general. The committee on the chrysanthemum show reported progress, and schedules for the same can be had irom R. A. Schmid, sec- retary. 438 The American Florist. Oct. 8, The Seed Trade. | AMERICAN SEED TRADE ASSOaATION. Chas. N. Page, Des Moines, la., Pres.; L. L. May, St. Paul, Minn., First Vice-Pres.; C. E. Kendel, Cleveland, 0.,SBc'y and Treas. Twenty -third annual convention, June, 1906. It is stated that America imports eighty per cent of the Danish cauliflovyer seed. Visited Chicago: W. H. Hamilton, of London, Ont.; Frank T. Emerson, Fremont, Neb. Visited New York: — William Chick, Bangor, Me.; Lester Morse, Santa Clara, Cal.; Mr. Rennie, of Rennie & Pino, Providence, R. L; Alfred Dimmock, of Sander & Sons, St. Albans, England. Bristol, Pa. — The D. Landreth Seed Company has been incorporated under the laws of New Jersey, with a capital of $200,000. The incorporators are Burnet Landreth, B. Landreth, Jr., and S. Phillips Landreth. The New Vork Market Gardeners' Association, through A. C. Nellis, presi- dent, is again calling the public attention to the fact that Secretary Wilson, of the Department ot Agriculture, ignored in 1902 his lowest bid for seeds. A WATERMELON Called Sugar Stick, in color like Sweetheart, but decidedly elongated in appearance, was exhibited at the Illinois state fair last week. It has reddish black seed, and while of good flavor it can hardly be considered equal to the Sweetheart because of its awkward form. The seed laboratory division of the Department of Agriculture, Washington, D. C, is preparing a report on its inves- tigations regarding the advantage of cold storage of seeds over ordinary meth- ods. Experiments have been carried on in Louisiana, Georgia, Virginia and Washington. Onion Sets at Chicag^o. Onion set prices at Chicago firmed up during the last two weeks, and dealers are inclined to ask from $1.30 to $1.40 tor reds and yellows and $1.60 to $1.70 for whites at this writing. This crop at Chicago has, generally speaking, been a good one, some growers having harvested exceptionally good yields. The advance in prices is mainly based on the general condition of the set crop over the coun- try, which in many localities is a light one with only moderate acreage. The rains of last week were no advantage to the stock stored in the fields. Winter top sets, while higher than last year, are still to be had in reasonable quantities from dealers making a specialty of them. The PlcUe Crop. The pickle situation at the present time Is of intense interest. There are probably a million bushels more pickles now in the hands of the growers or pickle men than there were last year. The pickle crop in Nebraska, Mississippi and Iowa is enor- mous. San Antonio, Tex., has a larger crop than ever before in its history. The east, which drew heavily on the west the past season, has a larger crop of pickles than at any time during the past ten years. California is trying to market pickles in Chicago. Indiana is the only state where there is a shortage in pickles, and that is due to the drought. While salt pickles brought from $1.60 to $1.75 at this time last year, the present price is 75 cents per bushel. Some lots w^ere even sold as low as 55 cents, or 5 cents below the price the farmer gets. Now, together with better seed crop con- ditions, the chances for high prices on cucumber seed are not bright. European Seed Report. Erfurt, Germany, Sept. 15, 1904. — The crops are rather badly influenced by the continuous drought we are experienc- ing this summer. Wallflowers, stocks, pansies, verbenas, annual dianthusesand sweet Williams are only middling crops. Nasturtiums are almost a failure. Lark- spurs, carnations, canterbury bells and gaillardias are good. Open ground annu- als crops are rather short on account of the heat. Asters will hardly give half a crop; the plants are small, and a good many have been destroyed by the grey grub; the number of flowers is scarcely half of other seasons. Congressional Seeds. The agricultural department, by direction of congress supples senators and represeiitatives with packages of garden and flower seeds, which they send to their appreciative constituents by mail and all at the expense of tnxpavers. This year, it is stated, no less than 45.000.000 packets will be sent out, few of them d ffering in any respect from those on sale at refail seed stores. A number of congressmen have told of the effect upon the minds ot some of their intelligent con- stituents. Representative Stevens, of Minnesota, relates that he received a letter from one of hia constitu- ents acknowledging the receipt of a package of garden seeds, loading him down with thanks and adding: "Please send me a sack of oats, a sack of corn and as mtiny trees as you can get at the agricultural department. " Minntso a, some one may say, is part of the "wild and woolly west," and can not be expected to be rich in sowing common sense. Well, then, here is one from cultured Boston: A congress- man repres'^nting a dstrict of that city sent some packages of flower seed^ to urban constituents. One of them answered, returning thanks, announ- cing his intention of planting the seeds in hia back yard, and adding the request that the M. C. obtain from the government and forward him a lawn mower, a set of garden tools and 100 feet of black hose. A representative from a northwestern state received from a constituent* requisition for seeds for himself and a number of relatives, concluding thus: "I also want a ga-ioliue engine of eighteen horse power, a wood saw and a barrel of gasoline. Please send them r'ght away." Representative Coo er, of Wisconsin, had been sending seeds to a constituent for a number of years when he received a letter of thanks ending with these words; "Please do not s^'ud me any more, as our canary bird died ten days ago. The bird did not seem to thrive on the seed you have been sending." There may be some question whether those con- stituents, who seem to have written good English in every case, were in hard earnest or merely guy- ing. In either case their epistolary efforts would suggest that government might expend time and money to better advantage than in 'ending some scores of millions of packages of seeds every year to people who can get the same kind of Feeds if they want them at the nearest good city seed store or country general store. It might about as reasonably "take over" the private business of dealers in lamp chimneys, gas tips, garters, shoe laces and patent buttons that you fasten to your trousers without thread. — Chicago Lhronicle. Deadwood, S. D. — Allen McDowell is at the head of a company which will build a greenhouse here this fall. Great Neck, N. Y.— George B. Wilson has filled the greenhouses at Bonnie Bell with cattleyas and will run them com- mercially hereafter. John Ingram is superintendent. Nashville, Tenn.— W. F. Josolyne, florist at Centennial park, has returned from the World's Fair bringing with him about 700 cuttings, some ot them rare. He made the trip to St. Louis for the special purpose of gaining new ideas to put in practice at the park. Don't Imagine you "know it all." Profit by the experience of others. That aptly named book "The Seedsman's Assistant" written by an expert seeds- man of 40 years' experience in the busi- ness, gives pointers and inside informa- tion not generally known to the trade. Cost of the book would be saved many times over by following the advice given. Price $5.00 postpaid. Published by Chas. Johnson, Marietta, Pa., to whom orders should be sent. — Advt. GARDEN SEEDS AND SWEET CORN. The tVERETT B. CLARK CO., Milford, Conn. IVe-w Crop Seeds: I'l^irja.lp, IBeet ^xid Oxibloxi.. SWEET CORN PROMISES WELL. WRITE FOR QUOTATIONS. PAEONIAS for Tall Planting. Strong Divisions with 3 to 5 eyes. PRICES ARE FOR SEPTEMBER AND OCTOBER DELIVERY. Per Adolph Rossaau, dark crimson Ansmonellora Rubra, early dark crimson Andrs Lauriss, deep cerise pink Delioatlsslma, deiii^ate pink — Duchss da Nemours, pink, salmon center Fflsllva Alba, large, pure white. Fastlva Maxima, the finest double white Coldon Harvast, the nearest approach to >ellow Cranda Flora Rubra, large, blood red Con. Barlrand, pink, edged salmon.. Ko*HI-Noor, light rose pink L'Esparanca, deep pink Lutatlan, rosy salmon Mme. Chaumy, deep rosy pink Na Plus Ultra, bright pink, very fine doz. 100 $i. 50 $20 00 2.'iO 2000 2.00 1.5.00 3.00 25.00 300 2.5.00 2.00 15.00 4.50 35.00 3 00 25 00 2.U0 15 UO liiO 12 00 1.50 12.00 1.50 12 00 150 12 00 2.(10 15 00 2.00 15.00 Per doz. Osgood, deep cerise pink, good $2.00 Officinalis Rubra, crimson 1.00 Rosaa, fl. pi 200 Prollfera Tricolor, white, yellow and red 2.00 Puloherrlma, daybreak pink shading to white 1.50 Quaen Victoria, pure white, crimson spot in center 2.00 Rubra Trlumphans, deep crimson, semi-double 2.00 Rubra Suparba, large double crimson 2 00 Umballalum, white 2.0O Victoria Tricolor, rose center, white with red marks : 1.50 Double White, in mixture 1.50 Double Red, in mixture 150 Double Pink, in mixture 1 50 IMIxad, all colors 75 100 $15.00 8.00 IS.OO 15.00 12.00 15.00 15.00 15.00 16.00 i2.ro 12.00 12.00 8.00 6.00 CHICAGO. Vaughan's Greenhouses, western springs, m. ^Hease mention the Afnerican Florist whenzvriting S904. The American Florist. 439 SUZUKI & IIDA CHINESE SACRED LILIES Japan-Grown Callas ON HAND NOW. PRICES ON APPLICATION. 31 Barclay St., New York. NEW HARDY ANNUAL. The Gold Medal Carmine-Flowered Plant Nicotiana Sanderae Seeds in original packets from all seedsmen throughout the United States. Gold Medal, London, 1903. Gold Medal, Royal Horticultural Society of England, 1904. First- class Certificate and Bark&eaa Medal by 24 mem- bers of Floral Committee, R. H. Society. Particulars, colored illustrations, etc., from SANDER & SONS, Vnd'^V^^' WHOLESALE AGENTS FOR THE UNITED STATES! HENRY A. DREER Chestnut St.. Philadelphia, Pa. J. M. THORBURN Cortiandt St.. New York. VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE Chicago and New York. FUase mention the A merican Florist when writings ONION Writ) for samples and prices. VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE, Chicago. Please mention the American Florist when Tvrttins- CUCUIVIBER SEED. Nichols Medium Green. Cucumber seed grown inralifornia is stronger in vitality and is more prolific than seed grown elsewhere. This has been cooclusively demonstrated. We make a specialty of growing only this varioty, and can fill all orders promptly. Write for price staling quantity desired. JOHNSON & MUSSER SEED CO., 113 N. Main St., LOS ANGELES. CAL. FUast mention the A merican J^iorut when writing H. WREDE, LUNEBUR6, GERMANY, Lily of the Valley. Cold Medal Hamburg, November 1897. 1000 strong Pips, $5.0 J. Cash with Order. t^ase mention the A merican Florist when writing' DUTCH BULBS For Forcing and Fall Planting. Just Received. Box 31 1 , Lake Forest, III. Piease mention the American Florist when writing. JReeonlas. In six distinct named kinds, very low to the trade, in white blush, rose variegated, red and crimson. $1.50 per doz., $8.00 per 100; $75.1.0 per 1000. iOO at 1000 rate. In six separate colors, black, blue, red, white, purple and yellow, in nice plants, $4.00 per 1000; by mail 60c per 100. F. A. BALLER, Bloomington, III. Beau mention the A merican Florist aihen writing. WRITE FOR PRI»-ES. FALL BULBS FORCING Best Qualities. AND BEDDING. Closest Prices. Japanese Lilium Longifiorum. 7-9-inch $4.2S per 100: $36.00 per 1009 9-10-inch $7.25 per 10D; $65.00 per 1000 CALIFORNIA CALLAS. FREESIA REFRAGTA ALBA. BERMUDA, CALIFORNIA and FRENCH Crown, Choice Bulbs, $3.00 per 1000. First size $3 50 per 100 teltct 6 50 per 100 Write for prices on larger lots. 100 1000 Named Hyacinths, strictly 1st size $ 7.50 t'O.OO ^t'.•,ona 312M 5.50 5(1.00 Bedding Hyacinths, 3 50 30.00 Bedding Tulips, s nt;l» mixed 75 6 00 double mixed 90 7.E0 Write tor prices on quantity or items not enumerated above, lor Flori.ts, mailed tree lor the asking. 100 10S0 Narcissus, Emperor 2 60 23 00 ■' Kmpr-ss 2.75 25 00 Horsfleldii 2 00 17.00 Sir Watkin 2.00 18.00 Single Von Sion 100 8.50 For a complete list see our Fall Book VAUGHSN'S SEED STORE, CHICAGO, 84 and 86 Randolph Street. NEW YORK, 1 4 Barclay Street. Please m.ention the American Florist when writing. CATTLEYA TRIAN/E mPORTED PLANTS. Just arrived from the Tropics in SPLENDID CONDITION. Write for special price, stating quantity you can use. ARTHUR T. BODDINGTON, ^ra^LTiVH'st!:' NEW YORK. Price $5.00, by mail, prepaid. Cash with Order. JUST ISSUED. THE SEEDSMAN'S ASSISTANT By Charles Johnson. -A Seedsman op Forty Years' Ezpbkience.- A BOOK NEEDED BY EVERY SEED DEALER. VALUABLE TIPS BY A SEED EXPERT. How, When and Where to Buy to the best advantage. Addresses, alphabetically arranged, of more than one hundred and thirty of the most prominent seed-growing establishments in America and Europe. Classification of the different varieties with names of growers that are closely identified with particular kinds. Full List of Svnonyms of Familiarly Known Varieties of Vegetables. Table of standard Quantities of Vegetable and Flower Seeds for filling small packets. Suggestions for making out a catalogue, etc. IT WILL SAVE WORRY, TIME AND MONEY. SOLO ONLY BY SUBSCRIPTION, BY CHABLES JOHNSON, Marietta, Fenna. 440 The American Florist. Oct. 8, I The Nursery Trade [ AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF NIRSERYMEN. E. W. Kirkpatrick,McKinney. Tex.,Ppes. , C. L. Watrous, Des Moines, la., Vice-Pres.; George C. Seager, Rochester, N. Y., Seo'y. Thirtieth annual convention, West Baden Springs, lud , June, 1905. Princeton, III. — Arthur Bryant & Sons are largely increasing their plant- ings of peony roots this season. The third annual convention of the National Nut Growers' Association will be held at St. Louis, Mo., October 26-28, 1904. Waltham, Mass. — The park commis- sioners have completed the Prospect Hill park system by purchasing eighty- five acres of land from the Nehemiah Warren estate,the price paid being $1,425. WoODViLLE, Tex. — The Woodville Fruit and Truck Growers' Association, which was organized some time ago, has purchased a farm of 160 acres near Wood- ville, and is now engaged in preparing it for a model nursery. Edward McMicken has been engaged as general manager. St. Anthony Pabk, Minn— The state entomologist of Minnesota has discovered in a shipment of Carolina poplars from New York state the beetle known as the alder and willow borer, introduced from England some years ago. He says every means should be taken by nurserymen and others interested to stamp out this pest before it gains a foothold. Springffleld, Mo. The Greene County Horticultural Society held its annual rally at this place October 1. Dr. Henry S. Hartzog, president of the state university of Arkansas, spoke on "Horticulture as an Intellectual Work." President H. T. Fuller, of Drury college, talked on fruit growing in New York. The exhibition includedlarge exhibits of seedling peaches. Peaclies, Pears and Plums for Long Island. Ed. Am. Florist: — Kindly tell me what varieties of European peaches, plums and pears are best grown on Long Island, N. Y. P. H. Peaches —Chair's Choice, Lad^ Ingold, Crawford's Late, Champion, White Rose, Old Mixon, Early York and Elberta are considered among our best peaches by fruit growers. Plums —European sweet plums are usually a failure on account of the curculio, while 1 he Japan plums, Abund- ance, Burbank,Satsuma, October Purple, etc., do fairly. Pears. — Bartlett, Clapp's Favorite, Manning's Elizabeth, Beurre Bosc, and Boussock are tavorites. H. Carolina Poplars Diseased. Ed. Am. Florist: — I forward you a piece of bark taken from a Carolina pop- lar tree Previous to this year the trees seemed to be in perfectly healthy condi- tion, and now thev seem to be affected like the piece I send you. Will you kindly inform me what the disease is and if there is any remedy? The trees were planted about six or eight years ago, and have done finely ever since until this year. D. B. E. The bark of Carolina popular does not show the presence of insects. Pop- lar, however, is very much subject to borers, and it is not unlikely that these are present. I would advise your corre- spondent to search for insects if informa- tion is desired. L. O. Howard. [The government mycologist has also examined the specimens, but fails to find sufficient evidence for believing the trouble to be caused by fungi. — Ed.] Cincinnati. Trade continues on the upward move- ment, and stocks are cleaned up nearly every day in the difierent wholesale houses. Good American Beauty roses are really a scarce article, the supply not being nearly equal to the demand. Car- nations also are inclined to be a little scarce, especially the white. Chrysanthe- mums are coming in more plentiful. Such varieties as Mme. Bergmann and Glory of Pacific can be had in quantity. Some very choice dahlias are to be seen, and a Theodore Wirth. (Well known park superintendent of Hartford, Conn., leaving home on European trip.) few purple asters are received occasion- ally. George Dhonan, the genial superintend- ent of the United Jewish cemeteries, Wal- nut Hills, has a bed of gladioli containing 3,500 bulbs just coming into bloom that is a sight. George is the right man in the right place ^nd an artist in his line. The rainbow of flowers he has on his grounds is grand. The opening of the Smith-Kasson new store this week used considerable stock, and nearly every florist in town had a little work for it. The firm gave roses as souvenirs and distributed 15,000 blooms on Tuesday. Will Murphy spent a few days at Rich- mond, Ind., the past week and reports the different greenhouse establishments as looking very promising. Richard Witterstaetter, accompanied by his wife and venerable mother, left Monday night for St. Louis to take in the fair. Tom Windram and wife are doing the World's Fair this week. A. O. Grand Rapids, Mich. A new retail store was opened October 1 by Charles Chad wick at the corner of Fulton and La Grave streets. The store will be under the management of J. A. Creelman, a florist of extensive experi- ence. Mr. Chadwick's greenhouses num- ber twenty-six, approximating 100,000 feet of glass. A feature of the opening of the retail place was the free distribution of roses as souvenirs to the visitors. Deadwood, S. D — Work is under way for the erection of a new greenhouse in Olympic park. Janesville, Wis — A greenhouse and root cellars are to be built here at the state school tor the blind. Westville, Conn. — A. N. Farnham has torn down the greenhouses formerly belonging to A. Henderson and carted the glass and frames away for use on his own buildings. HOW TO EARN $20 to $50 PER WEEK. This is an advettiiement but is worthy of your careful consideration, as it is a bonafide offer to the readers of the American Florist for their services this winter — whole or part time. If you mean business it will pay you to write to the Spaulding Company and get their proposition. Whether you are experienced in their line or not they will outfit you free and instruct you fully each week, so that you will positively make as much as stated above, in cash, and in addition thereto will receive many premiums, not cheap, trashy things but useful and valuable articles which they send their salesmen free, from time to time, by way of appreciation and encouragement. Working for thtra isnotUke representing an ordinary nursery concern, for thev are nurserymen of national reputation and can be depended upon to fulfill all agreements with salesmen and customers. They will make life easy and prosperous for you if you give them the chance. Write them to-day for full particulars. ADDRESS SPAULDING NURSERY & ORCHARD CO., SPAULDINC, ILL. California Privet. Packing (ree. Per 100 1000 RO.OOO 3year3,2!4 to 3 feet $3.00 $28 00 50,000 2 \eara 3 to 4 feet 2 76 25.00 200 000 2 years, 2 to 3 feet 2 25 20.00 200 U(>0 2 years, 20 to 24 inches 2.00 15.00 fO.Oi 0 2 years, 15 to 20 inches 1.75 12.00 400,000 1 year. 12 to I!) inches 1.00 8.00 Cuttings, Feb. and March. 8 in. .75 200 Trees, 3 year.., heads 4 to 5 feet, each 20o Two anJ three year have been out back and transplanted, which makes them very bushy, with 8ne roots. 600,000 ASPARAGUS ROOTS. Per 1000 Palmett ' and Barr's Mammoth. 2-yHar $3.00 Palmetto and Barr's Mammoth, 1-year 2.50 Write for Trade List, Remember, packing free on fall delivery. J. H. O'HAGAN, Little Silver, N. J. Biter View Nubsbribs. Please mention the American Florist when writing. Groenewegen & Zoon, DE B!LT near Utrecht. 120 ACRES SANDY SOIL. SPECIALTIES: First-rate Nursery stock. Specimen Conifers, Hardy Perennials, Trees for Avenue and Road- side planting. Fruit Trees. London Planes and Pyramid Pears are a grand specialty with us. New trade catalofsue will soon be ready and will be sent upon application. Bease mention the American Florist when writing. igo4. The American Florist. 441 London Planes. stout and straight stems, beautiful heads, and fine roots grown on sandy grounds. The girth of these trees is in good proportion to the length. Per 100 Per 1000 10-13 feet $18.00 $160.00 13-15 feet 2100 200.C0 No charges for packing and f. o. b. Rotterdam. JACs. SMITS, Ltd., Naarden, Holland. A. B. C. Code, 5th edition used. Please mention the American Florist when writing, TREES and SHRUBS. FINE VARIET ES. LOW PRICES. For both Wholesale and Retail Trade. Send for catalogue. Peterson Nursery, *•'""(;" IcAaoTL'"- s...» THE MOON For j Trees, Shrubs, Vines Your j and Small Fruits. Descriptive Iliustrated Catalogue Fre« THE WM. H. MOON OO. Morrisville, Pa. CALIFORNIA PRIVET. A large stock of extra fine, well furnished two year plants from one to four feet. Grades much higher than most sto k sent out. ^ati^faclion guaranteed. Get my prices before you place your order. Address CHAS. BLACK, hichtstown. Philadelphia Rambler. Flowers brighter and much more double than Criii son Rambler, strong grower, blooms earlier and does not bleach ont. 2H-inch plants $6 00 per ICO; $50.>0 per 1000 4-inch plants 2(0perdoz.; 15.00 per 100 5-tnch plants......... 3.C0 per doz,; 23.50 per 100 The Conard & Jones Co.. ^"Vr^^' August Rolkerft Sons, IMPORT TO ORDER Manetll Rose Stocks for grafting. Forcing Lliaos, Lily of Iha Valley, Palma, Bay and Box Traea, Decorative Plants and Shrubs. Etc. 3t Barclay St. or P. 0. Box 752, NEW YORK. The Cottage Gardens Go. (Inoorporatad.) Queens, Long Island, New York. Nursery Book, giving descriptions of nursery stock, peonies, etc., mailed upon application. When In Europe come and see us and inspect our extensive Nurseries. Gouda is our railroad depot. HARDY, FANCY ORNAMENTAL NURSERY STOCK. J. Blaauw & Co., BOSKOOP, HOLLAND. Catalogue free on demand. Headquarters for the famous ColoradoBiU'* RoruceB. purest, bluest strain ATTENTION NURSERYME'V and FLORISTS. Before buying your Holland grown nursery stock elsewhere, you should take advantage of our extremely low prices. W*' are headquarters for Roses, Hydrangea p. g. Rhodndendrons, Azalea mollis, Paeonias and Ornamental trees. It will pay >ou to keep in touch with us and advise us of your wants. When in Holland don't forget to call on us, and inspect our nurseries. G 'Uda is our railroad depot. W. VAN KLEEF & SONS, The Nursarlos, Boskoop, Holland. Piease mention the American Florist when wriltng. Hardy Herbaceous Plants Now is the best time to purchase for early planting. All stock offered by us is thorouKhly established and well rooted, and will make large Uowering clumps next season. ANEMONFS. Japonica Alba, the best single white Eioga' tisslma, beautiful satin rose. Exceedingly St r,, Tit;. Large aeld-grown clamps of above, $1,00 per 100. AQUILECIA No Kard^^n complete without these: also a valuable florists' flower Long Spurred, mixed, strong, (rom 2!.4-inch pots, iSi.liO per luO. Short Spurrad. white, fine for cutting. From 2V4 inch pots, »5 OiJ |.ier 100. ARABiS ALPINA. (Rock Cress). From 2 Ji- inch pots, Sa.lXI per lliU. DELPHINIUM. Quean of Blues. A grand variety. From 2y-in h pots, *3 00 per 100. DIGITALIS CLOXINIOIOES (Fosglove). Finest mixed strain. From 3-inch p .ts $5 '0 per ICO. HONEVSU KcE. coldan Leaved Jaoanesa, one of the most attractive climbers. Halloana. an exceedingly free bloomer. Large, two-year olu field plants of above S6 0n per PO. IRIS CERMANICA. Six best florists' varieties, strong a.-l(l divisicins, S4 00 per 100. PHLOX. Ten fine varieiies for cutting, strong field piBnts. $1.25 per d lyen, $8 00 per 100. RUOBECHIA. NewmanIi, from 3-inch pots, $1.00 per lUU. TRILOBA, irum 3-inch pots »V 00 per 100. Send for Fall List for va'ieiies and complete d«!icr ptions. Nathan Smith & Son, ADRIAN. MICH. Please mention the A merican Florist when ■writing. ROSES! ROSES! A. ROBICHON FILS, Olivet, Orleans, France. SPECIAL OFFER OF FIRST-CLASS STOCK AT LOW PRICES FOR AUTUMN DELIVERY Over Half a Million Ddvarls (Grafted). 50,00O Dwarf-Budded, Standards, Etc., also Fruit Tree Stock. Orders rap'dlv executed, and in rotation. 1904-S Catalogue just out, and to be had Free on Application. For Fall Trade. WE OFFER AN IMMENSE STOCK OF WIER'S CUT LEAF MAPLES TULIP TREES. AZALEA INDICA (Home Grown.) GARDENIAS, MAGNOLIA GRANDIFLORA, ORANGES and LEMONS (Grafted). RUBBERS. KENTIAS LATANIAS, CHAMiEROPS, PHCENIX and a GENERAL LINE OF NURSERY STOCK. All Healthy and Clean. Write for prices. P. J. BERGKMANS CO., Inc., FruKland Nurseries, AUGUSTA, GA. Hease mention the A merican Florist when writing, James Kin^ Nursery, PEONIES, named sorts or mixtures. PHLOXES, finest sorts. HARDY PERENNIALS. SHRUBS in variety. TREES, all sizes. WRITE FOR TRADE LIST. ELNHURST, ILLINOIS. PHONE 812. ■ ISi :r o o I o THE BEST ROSE NOVELTY Dwarf Crimson Vaughan's Rambler il^*"^^ H£W YORK. ORDERS BOOKED NOW. PEONIES. Festiva Maxima $35.00 per 100 Fine White, generally called Queen Victoria , 9.00 per 100 Rose, the tall-growing, heavy-bloom- ing var.ety 6 00 per 100 For other varieties or KOO rate write GILBERT H. WILD, Sarcoxie, Mo. Jacs Smits, Ltd. x^^s.*? (BRANCH AT BOeKOOP ) Wholesale Growers of Srni:^tStri nursery st >ck, pot-grown forcing plants. Lilacs a speci'ilty. Berlin and Hamburg Valley— the best quality. Catalogue free on demand. VS^hen in Euro.>e please inspect our nurseries. NAAROrN-BUSSUM. nnr Amitordim. la our R. R. Dapot. Please mention the American Florist when writing. AMERICAN TREE SEEDS AND PLANTS. Our Descriptive Catalogue of Amencan Seeds and Plants is no^v ready or ma. hug. Ask for it. OTTO KATZENSTEIN &. CO., Tree Seed and Plant Specialists ATLANTA, CA. 442 The American Florist. Oct. 8, /T Our Pastimes ) Announcements of corning contests or other events of interest to our bowling, shooting and sporting readers are solicited and will be given place in this column. Address all correspondence for this depart- ment to J. H. Pepper, 43 West 28th St., New York; Robt. Kift, 1725 Chestnut St., Philadel- V phia; or to the American Florist Co., Chicago^ At Chicago. The bowling cohorts of the champion city -will probably get together in the course of a week or two and a series of tournaments, matches, etc., will be arranged. The city bowling season is now in fall swing and the florists are expected to lose no time in getting into line. At Waslilng:ton, D. C. At a recent meeting of the bowling team preliminary to being admitted to the District of Columbia Amateur Bowl- ing League, the following officers were elected: President, J. J. Barry; secretary, Charles McCauley; captain W. M. Earn- est. At a meeting of the officers of the D. A. Bowling League, September 26, the florists' team was admitted. S. B. Tarrytown Horticultural Society. The regular monthly meeting of the Tarrytown, N. Y., Horticultural Society was held Tuesday evening, September 27, in the Vanderbilt building. President Ballantyne presided. J. G. Rau and E. Lumberg, Irvington, and Hamilton Scott, Yonkers, were elected active members of the society. I. H. King, Irvington, was nominated for membership. A vote of thanks was tendered to Prof. Rahl, Peekskill, N. Y., for the music he so gen- erously supplied at the dinner at Rye Beach last month. A check for $10 was thankfully received from J, H. White- house, Irvington. N. Y., as a prize to be awarded at the November exhibition. David McFarlane was awarded Sec- retary Neubrand's prize for display of dahlias and Mr. Featherstone, gardener for S. Untermeyer, Yonkers, was awarded Mr. Scott's prize for display of flowers and fruits cut from hardy shrubs. On account of the November show on November 1 coming so soon after the October meeting it was decided not to ofi'er any prizes for any exhibit at the next meeting. D. McFarlane favored the members with an instructive lecture on dahlias which was freely discussed by James Scott, L. Martin, Joseph Mooney, J. Bradley and others. L. Martin, gar- dener for C. H. Mattheison, Irvington, read an interesting essay on "Late Flow- ering Shrubs," which was well received and commented on by most of the mem- bers present. Thomas A. Lee. St. Louis. The market the past week has very much improved. The weather at time of writing is cool and pleasant. The Veiled Prophets' ball and the ball at the New York building at the World's Fair will help to swell sales at the commission houses. Carnations are improving in length of stem and color. Roses are also improving. Chatenay at present come in soft and do not hold. American Beauty sell at sight, and the demand for this rose is steadily -oftthe increase. H. C. Berning reports trade good and he expects a heavy trade this winter. This house has a very extensive shipping trade, which has already started up owing to the cool weather. F. J. Foster has been very busy with decorations, etc. This gentleman has a first-class down-town trade, and he has several contracts at the leading hotels. C. A. Kuehn reports trade good. American Beauty roses are bringing top prices. Charles Kuehn also stated that carnations were improving. Frank M. Ellis reports trade fair. He is receiving some good violets, also good carnations, especially Enchantress, Flora Hill and Boston Market. Young & Sons have the decorations at the Veiled Prophets' ball. They are on a very elaborate scale. T J. Foster had five of the largest bou- quets at the Buckingham Club, the elite club of the town. The Eggling Floral Company has had several large orders on hand for decora- tions, etc. Ostertag Brothers have been busy with decorations at the World's Fair. George Waldbart reports trade as first- Visitors: C. H. Foreman, Louisiana, Mo.; T. S. Hillyer, Austin, Tex.; J. P. Hermance, Rhinebeck, N. Y., who is spending two weeks with his family at the fair. W. F. Albany, N. Y. T. J. Totten, the well known florist of Saratoga Springs, held his annual clam bake and outing at Saratoga lake on Tuesday, September 20. The afi"air, which is given annually by Mr. Totten, was attended by all his employes and about a dozen representatives of the trade from this section. The clam chow- der and other edibles were abundant and excellent. Mr. Totten is an expert fish- erman, and during the day he found a spot on the lake where he could pull out fine, plump black bass at the rate of six or seven per hour and he felt satisfied and happy. After an enjoyable day the guests voted Mr. Totten's outing a suc- cess and are waiting impatiently for the invitations for 1905. Mr. Totten has improved his greenhouse establishment this summer by the addition of four new houses each 75x100 feet. The houses are without partitions and are planted with carnations of the latest varieties. The view from any quarter under the roof is like a vast field. To heat the establishment a new Lord & Burnham steam boiler has been installed. The local florists are discussing the growing popularity of the Boston fern. Daring the past few years this fern has almost killed the sale of rubber plants; kentias are the only ones in the palm family for which a demand still exists and very few calls are made now for latanias. The Boston fern sells more than all the other decorative plants com- bined, and the demand is growing. The public takes slowly to the new varieties, however, and most buyers ask for the standard type. The Lyman- Munson wedding on Sep- tember 27 and the funeral of Alderman O'Leary of the third ward on October 5 furnished plenty of work the past two weeks. Hitchings & Company are increasing the amount of piping in the new house erected by them for Louis Menand at Cemetery station about a year ago. R. D. Newport, R. L The summer residents have been leav- ing us and returning to their winter homes in large numbers during the past ten days, and Bellevue avenue begins to look deserted. Those florists who have special summer stores in the cottage dis- trict are getting ready to close them for the season, and while some of them will keep open for a few weeks yet the busi- ness in the decorative line is practically over for the summer of 1904. There has been little change in the retail prices for the week. We have had no frost to do any harm to outdoor stock and there is now quite a quantity of it, especially dahlias, which have recovered somewhat from the storm of two weeks ago. A special feature of the exhibition of the Newport Horticultural Society last week was the table decorations. There were twoclasses, one confined exclusively to dahlias and the other to outdoor grown flowers, not roses or dahlias. The competition was very keen, there being twenty-two entries in the two classes. A committee of society women awarded the prizes, which added great interest to the contest. The prizes were $15 and $10 in each class. The Newport County Agricultural So- ciety held its annual fair last Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday in Portsmouth, R. I. The display of vege- tables was the best ever made by this society. The flowers were also good, but the showing of fruit was below the I average. Luther Fulton succeeds William S. Nichol, who was recently drowned, as head gardener to Dr. Alexander S. Clarke at Beech Bound. Mr. Fulton is well known here, having served as assistant gardener to Dr. Clarke for more than a vear. Arthur Griffin, gardener to Commodore Elbridge T. Gerry at Sea Verge, has been cutting some superb spikes of the new Gladiolus Princeps. It is of strong, vig- orous growth, with immense wide-open flowers. Siebrecht & Son are getting ready to close their Bellevue avenue store for the season. They are satisfied with the sum- mer's business, although it has not been one of Newport's big years. The Casino governors are arrangingto resod the tennis courts. The number of blocks of sod required is something over 10,000. Miss Ritchie, daughter of Stewart Ritchie, the florist, captured eight prizes at the Newport county fair last week. Recent visitors: S. D. Green, of M. Rice & Company, Philadelphia, Pa.; Theodore Cobb, of D. M. Ferry & Company, De- troit, Mich.; William Neil Campbell, of Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago; John S. Hay, representing Henry A. Dreer, Phila- delphia; A. H. Folger, for the Bonnie Brave Nurseries, New Rochelle, N. Y.; Mr. Adams, of J. M. Thorbnrn & Com- pany, New York; J. D. Knickman, repre- senting Bobbink & Atkins, Rutherford, N. J., and John Scott, Brooklyn, N. Y. Fort Dodge, Ia.— In a hail storm here September 19 P. L. Larson lost 844 panes of double glass, 16x18, that was insured, also over 200 paneg on a new house that was not insured. Marion, Ind.— GunnarTeilmann is cut- ting remarkably fine Monrovia chrysan- themums, shipping 400 the first week they were cut. Blooms of this^ variety were cut this year five days earlier than last year. tgo4. The American Florist. 443 DECORATIVE PLANTS. We are offering at the present time some exceptional values in Decorative Plants, especially in the line of large Kentias, the principal sizes among which are quoted below. If your supply requires replenishing, now is the time to stock up at most favorable prices. MADE-UP PLANTS OF KENTIA FORSTERIANA. Each feet high $20.00 16.00 12.60 7.60 6.60 6.00 18 inch tubs, 3 to 4 plants in a tub, 7 f 1» inch tubs, 8 to 4 " " 6 to 7 10 inch tubs, S " " 6 to ^^ 9 inch tubs, 3 " " 6^i to 6 9 inch tubs, 3 " " 6 to 6V4 8 inch tubs, 3 >< >i 4 to 4H S inch pots, 8 to 4 " " IVJ SINGLE PLANTS OF KENTIA FORSTERIANA. U inch IS inch 10 inch 10 inch 9 inch 8 inch 8 inch 7 inch 6 inch 6 inch 6 inch tubs, 6 to tubs, 6 to pots, 6 to pots, 6 to pots, 6 to pots, 6 to pots, 6 to pots, pots, pots, pots, 7 leaves, 7 7 '• toE 6V4 6 6^ to 6 6 to6Vi 4 feet high $25.00 32 to 36 30 to 32 28 to 30 36 inches high 2.00 SINGLE PLANTS OF KENTIA BELMOREANA. 10 inch pots, 6 to 7 leaves, 42 to 48 inches high 10 inch pots, 6 to 7 " 36 to 42 " 6 inch pot i, 6 to 7 " 30to36 " 6 inch pots, 6 " 28 to 30 " 6 inch pots, 5 to 6 " 20 to 22 ** , 4 inch pots, 6 to 6 " 15 to 18 " ARAUCARIAS. >Ve have an immense stock of the follouring sizes all of which will be found of exceptional good value. 12.50 10 DA 7 50 6.00 6.00 4.00 1.60 1.26 1.00 ARAUCARIA EXCELSA. Each. 4 inch pots, 8 to 10 inches high, 3 tiers 60 6 inch pots, 12 to 14 inches high, 3 to 4 tiers 76 5 inch pots, 14 to 16 inches high, 4 tiers 1.00 6 inch pots, 16 to 18 inches high. 4 tiers 1.26 7 inch pots, 20 to 24 inches high, 4 to 6 tiers 1.60 ARAUCARIA EXCELSA GLAUCA. Bach. 6 inch pots, 13 to 16 inches high, 8 tiers $1.86 7 inch pots, 16 to 18 inches high, 4 tiers 1.76- 7 inch pots, 22 to 24 inches high, 4 to 6 tiers 8.00 ARAUCARIA R08USTA COWIPACTA. 6 inch pots, 10 inches high, 2 to 3 tiers $1.26 6 inch pots, 12 inches high, 3 tiers l.fiO 7 inch pots, 15 inches high, 3 to 4 tiers 1.76 For a complete list of Seasonable Stock see our current wholesale catalogue. HENRY A. DREER, 714 Chestnut St., Philadelphia^ Mease mention the American Florist when mritinff r 1 ROOSEVELT COLOR CARNATIONS REPIBLICAN CAMPAIGN Will create a good demand for crimson carnation blooms this fall. Harlo- warden is the best crimson. We have about 5,000 extra fine field-grown plants left that will bloom right away. These are the best plants we have ever seen. To close them out we offer them at $4.00 per 100; $37.50 per 1000. Reliance, white 4c Lillian Pond, white 4c Moonlight, white 8c Palmer, red 4c Marshall Field, variegated 4c Tiger, variegated 4c Dorothy Whitney, yellow., Lawson, pink Nelson, pink Prosperity, variegated Cressbrook, pink Higinbotham ..4c .4c ..4c ..4c ,.4c ..4c I CHICAGO CARNATION CO., JOLIET, ILL. i 444 The American Florist. Oct. 8, Louisville, Ky. The last week has been one of excep- tional encouragement, the supply being tested to full capacity. October has made a grand start. The death of a prominent citizen caused an unusual demand for good flowers and every dealer seems to have had his share of work. Roses are not quite so good in quality. Some of the growers are slow in starting their boilers, the consequence being a lot of stock adorned with mildew. The quantity is also short, especially with the American Beauty. The demand is steady. Carnations of exceptional qual- ity are to be seen, some of them bringing $1 per dozen. The home grown stock is yet a little down in stem and quality. The demand has been unusually good. Dahlias, which are of good quality, have become more plentiful, the demand hav- ing increased. Cosmos have come upon us suddenly in large quantities and the demand has been good, the quality being excellent. Some shipped chrysanthe- mums have been seen and have sold well. The regular monthly meeting of the Kentuaky Society of Florists was held Tuesday night, October 4, at August R. Baumer's store, a fair attendance being present. A good point, that of holding a chrysanthemum show in 1905, came up and was a go without any objections. C. H. Kunzman, Charles W. Reimers and Jacob Schulz were appointed a committee to make the preliminary premium list. This is probably the most important point that has come before the society in a long while, so let all of us work hard from now on that we will be sure to make a success of our undertaking. C. H. Kunzman read H. M. Altick's speech on the Florists' McKinley memo- rial fund, which was a very interesting paper. Charles W. Reimers read his paper on poinsettias which undoubtedly was one of the most interesting features in many a meeting. He was given a vote of thanks (or his excellent work. S. M. Harbison, of Danville, Ky., was a recent visitor. F. L. S. Hillsdale, Mich. Carl Hirsch is making extensive im- provements at his establishment, which includes nine houses, approximating 30,000 feet of glass. He recently com- pleted a house, one end of which will be utilized as an office and show room. Mr. Hirsch received a carload of orna- mental stones last week from southern Ohio where he had been for several days to secure them. These he will utilize in the house recently built on the east side. With the stones a wall formation will be made on one side over which water- falls will be arranged, lighted by colored electric lights, and a number of fountains will be constructed. Savannab, Ga. Extensive improvements have been made and many new houses erected this year by John Wolf The new houses include three, each 21x150 feet, intended for roses; three houses, each 22x100 for carnations; one house, 20x100 feet for sweet peas; one palm house, 35x100 feet; one valley forcing house, 11x100; one smilax and asparagus house, 22x98 feet. Three more rose houses will be built in the spring. Plainville, Conn. — Mrs. C. W. Wood- ford has leased her place at the corner of Whiting and Maple streets to florists of Seymour, Conn. GRAND NEW RED ROSE Etoile de France The most vigorous, ihe best bedder and Forcing RED Rose ever introduced. Color velvet crimson. For prices see issue of September 1 7. Ready for distribution Nov. i, 1904, by the raiser. J. PERNET-DUCHER, VENISSIEUX-LES-LYONS, (Rhone, France.) fHpasfi mpntinrt fhf Amfi-Kicn*^ Fim-f:* ■:.• 150,000 FIELD GROWN CARNATIONS. QUEEN LOUISE, white 06 FLORA HILL, white .06 ENCHANTRESS, light pink 10 LORNA, white .06 CHICAGO, red 06 HARRY FENN, crimson ^06 ETHEL CROCKER, pink 05 WNI. SCOTT, pink 05 LIPPINCOTT OS ORIOLE, scarlet OS WHITE CLOUD, white .05 MERMAID, pink 05 PROSPERITY, variegated .06 DOROTHY, pink 05 J. L. DILLON, Bloomsburg, Pa. TO CLOSE OUT. Field-Grown Carnation Plants. Wa olfar Iha following at S40.00 par 1000. Cuaranlead all first size plants: 6000 LAWSON, 1000 GOV. WOLCOTT, 1000 MORNING GLORY, 1000 WHITE CLOUD. WILL BE SHIPPED FROM HINSDALE. BASSETT & WASHBURN, Chicago. A| store: 76-78 Wabash Ave., Chicago. Greenhouses: HINSDALE, ILL. FIEL GROWN ^N CARNATIONS La'gi vigorous healthy plants. Per 100 lOOO Wolcolt $5.00 $45.00 Prosperity 5 CO 45 OJ Palmar SCO Flora Hill 4.50 Joost 4.50 White Cloud 5 00 Mary Wood 4.50 Higinbotham 4.50 Lawson 6.00 45.10 40.00 40.00 40.CO ROSE PLANTS. 3V4-inch Gate and Bridesmaid 2i4-inch Goldeu Gate , STEVIA, 3!4-iDch A few thousand 'MUMS, ZVi-inch. 30 00 20 00 18.00 18.00 POEHLMANN BROS. CO., Morton Grove, III. ;.°^Lrv CARNATIONS Stropg. bp siiy we I g own fie^d Dianin. Chtiap for cash. Wolcolt, $5 01; Estelle, $5.00; Alba.JS.OO; En- chantress,J6.00; Lawson So.uO; Qiii-en Lcui^e, St 00; Manley, $4 00; T ord. 14 01; Marquis,. $4 00; Lorna. $4 00: Gla-ier, St 00; Mermaid, «4.C0; America. S4.00; Joost, $400: Red Wave, $4.00; Gomez, $4.(10 per 100. I s udv lo please every patron and pack carefully in light boxes. CHAS. T. SIEBERT, Sta. B., PHtsburo, Pa. Last Call for Carnations FINE STOCK. PROSPERTTY, MORNING GLORY, FLORA HILL, LILLIAN POND PERPRCTION, MARQUIS, GiMKZ, AMKRICA. D A V B R E A K , S3 50 per 1 00; $30 00 per 100. All of above and about ten oth»^r varieties mixed $3.50 per 100; SiO 00 per 10.0. Cash please. W. H. WATSON, Lapeer. Mich. ^'l^°owN CARNATIONS. 2 POO Lizzie McGowan. 2,000 Scott, and about 3 000 assortment of Joost, Kondy, Ponia, Hiil, Queen Louise Cash will take thi m at $25.10 per luOO; 500at llOJrate; $3.C0 single 100. First-class plants. LOCUST STREET GREENHOUSE, J. H. A. Hu'chison Prop. OXFORD, rheste-. Co., Pa. rielil-lirown Cdrnations Per 100 Mrs Lawson $5.00 Keru 4 50 Queen Louise 4 50 ASPAR4GJS PlUMO>US N«KUS. 3-lnch 5.00 SCHARFF BROS., Van Wert, O. Always mention the American Flo* rist when you order stock..?* tgo^. The American Florist. 445 iiZl Fiancee'^ GOLD MEDAL Carnation is now in Full Crop, Ten Buds to the Plant. COME AND SEE The early free and wonderful pure pink judged as the finest Carnation in the world. Order now. Rooted Cuttings, per 100, $12.00; per 1000, $100.00. 2,500 at $95.00; 5,000 at $90.00; 10,000 at $80.00 per 1000. Chicago Carnation Co., JOLIET, ILLINOIS. FIELD PLANTS, FIRST SIZE. Per 100 Per 1000 Cressbrook 5.00 S Gov. Wolcott 5 00 50 00 Indianapolis 10.00 90 00 Mrs. M. A. Patten. li 00 100 00 The Belle 10 00 90.00 Asparagus Flumosus Nanus. We are headquarters. 2-inoh pots per doz.,50; per 100 $3 50 ASPARAGUS PLUMOiUS SEEDLINGS per 100, 1.60 Per flat of lOuO, 14.00 Celestial Pepper. One of the very best of Christmas plants. Strong plants, 4-inoh pots perdoz.,$l 25: per 100, $10.00 Strong plants, 5-inoh pots per doz. , 3.50; per 100, 20.00 THE NEW FERN Nephrolepis Fiersoni. We have a fine stock of this beautiful Fern, all pot-grown plants ready for September delivery. At same price as Boston Ferns. NEPHROLEPIS EXALTATA BOSTONIENSIS. We have the finest stock in the West. All our plants are pot-grown bushy stock, well furnished with fronds from the p it up, aud cannot be compared with thecheap, long-drawn-up, lifted stock from thf bench. A sample shipment will convince you of our superior stock. SIOCK READY LAST OF AUGUST. „ v ,, ., „ ,~. Each Per doz. Per 100 .50 % 4.00 1.1 0 8.00 2K-inoh pot plants. 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 12 pans THE NEW FERN . $3 on to . 3 00 to . 4.00 to .50 .75 1.00 1 50 2.50 350 5.00 2 50 500 700 9.00 15.00 20.00 40.00 50.00 65.00 Nephrolepis Scottii. We have a large stock of this new fern; well-grown pot plants. Per doz. Per 100 Per doz. Per 100 4-inch pots $5 00 $1000 6- inch pots J15.00 $100.0J 5 inch pots 8 00 60 00 7-inoh 18.tO FinestockolPALMS,AR*UCARIA5, RUBBERS, SMALL FERNS, etc. Write for our special list. CHICAGO, VaUGHaN'S ORFFNHOUSES, western Springs, III. CARNATIONS. Per 100 Enchantress. $8.00 Lawson 6.00 Gov. Wolcott 7.00 Joost 4.00 Guardian Angel 4.00 Queen Louise 4.00 N. C. MOORE & CO., MORTON GROVE, ILL. FIELD-GROWN CARNATIONS. EXTRA STRONG, HEALTHY PLANTS. Per 100 1000 EI^ICHANTRESS $6.00 ELDORADO 500 $40.00 QUEEN 6.00 50.00 BOSTON MARKET 6.00 50.00 HARLOHVARDEN S-OO 40.00 BACKER & CO., %'ill!"''' Extra Large Field-Grown Carnation Plants. $45.00 par 1000. Gov. Wolcott.... Her Majesty Marian } 5?:.°?J"^''9l White Cloud Floriana S. J. REUTER, WESTERLY, R. 446 The American Florist. Oct. 8, Portlana, Ore. W. S. SibsoD, one of the oldest and most successful grain dealers and exporters of the Pacific northwest, has retired from the grain business and has taken up the commercial culture of the rose, estab- lishing here Sibson's Rose Nurseries. He has secured a tract of twenty- five acres, with soil admirably adapted to growing roses and an inexhaustible supply of water for irrigation. He has the privilege of increasing the size of his tract when it may become necessary, and his desire is to establish a place of 100 acres to be devoted almost exclusively to roses within the next few years. Mr. Sibson has been one of the leading and most enthusiastic amateur rose-growers in the west, never before, however, hav- ing followed the culture for commercial purposes. Many gold medals and prizes are his for his roses at western exhibi- tions. His first rose garden was inside the city, but for the past twelve years he has resided at Rivera, several miles south of Portland on the Riverside road. Here he has cultivated an extensive private rose garden. He has been preparing for his new enterprise for some time, and promises to assume an important posi- tion in the trade. His active career in the grain business on the Pacific coast dates from the early seventies. When he began operating in 1873 the only connection Portland had with the grain fields east of the Cascade mountains was by boat. His name is familiar to every wheat- grower in Oregon, Washington and Idaho. In retiring from active business as a grain merchant he is following that which has been his hobby for many years. A thorough cultural knowledge of the rose, backed by long business experience, will count as one of the important assets in the new enterprise. DladisoD, Wis. Fred Rentschler has a large range devoted to cut flowers, blooming plants and ferns. A house of Golden Gate roses looks fine. His carnations have made a good growth, assuring an ample supply of fine flowers this winter. Victor Wayman has a range devoted to cut flowers and agenerallineof plants. He disposes ot his product through his down town store. He reports trade brisk. J. B. O. Nashua, N. H. William W. Powers, well known, and Miss Gertrude E. Rolfe were married at the home of the brother-in-law of the bridegroom. Alderman George E. Buxton, September 14. Only the immediate rela- tives and friends were in attendance, but the marriage party was a large and merry one. A reception followed. Mr. and Mrs. Powers left in the evening for Baltimore. Thry will make their home in Nutt's block after November 1. Brazil, Ind. — A. Dinkle has completed the installation of his new steam heating plant which is among the best in the state. He has also completed a new^ three-quarter span house for carnations. Adams, Mass. — A. D. Boothman is con- sidering the advisability of opening a store in North Adams for the sale of cut flowers. He has a well equipped green- house and the local market for flowers is not large enough for the quantity he raises. For WINT£B FLOWERING. Extra fine, bushy plants, perfectly healthy. Propagated and grafted from flowering wood. LIBERTY, FRANZ DEEGAN, 3V2-inch pots, per 100 $15.00 MAID, BRIOE, GOLDEN GATE, IVORY, LA FRANCE, KAISERIN, 3V2- pots, per 100 12.00 IVORY, 3-inch pots, per 100 $7.00 PERLE, GOLDEN GATE, 3-inch pots, per 100 S.00 J. L. Dillon, Bloomsburg, Pa. Field-Grown CARNATIONS strong, Healthy Plants, free Trom Disease. WHITE. Per 100 Per 1000 Wliile Cloud $+.50 $40.00 Norway 5-00 40.00 Her Majesty 5-00 4500 Queen Louise 500 40.00 PINK. Mrs. Lawson 6.00 55.00 Cressbrook 4.50 40.00 Guardian Angel (Sport) 4.50 40.00 Enchantress 8.00 75 00 Mrs. Higinbotham 4.50 40.00 Morning Glory 5-00 45.00 RED. Mrs. Poller Palmer 5.00 40.00 America 4.00 35.00 Estelle 6.00 60.00 Harlowarden 4.50 40.00 Chicago 5.00 40.00 WIETOR BROS., 51 Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO. "^lease mention the A merican Florist when writing. Fine Healthy Field -Grown Plants. No Stem Rot. Per 100 Per 1000 LAWSON, pink $5.00 $45.00 GUARDIAN ANGEL, pink 3.00 27.50 HIGINBOTHAM, pink 4.00 3500 FLORA HILL, white 3.00 27.50 QUEEN LOUISE, white 4.00 35.00 GEO. REINBERG, 51 Wab3sh Avenue, Plumosus and Sprengeri. An especially fine lot of Plumosus and Sprengeri in all size pots. A few Primula Obconica left. Write GEO. A. KUHL, Pekin, III. Field-Grown Carnations H Has Baen a Good Growing Soaton With Ut and Plants are In Fine Shape, Strong and Bushy. WHITE. Per JCO FLORA HILL 3.50 Peru 3 50 Norway 3 50 Queen Louise 3.50 PINK. Mrs. T. W. Lawson $6.00 Mrs. Nelson 3.50 Mrs. Higinbotham 3.50 Guardian Aogel 3.50 McKioley 3.50 RED. Chicago 3.50 Mrs. Ine 3 50 EsteUe 6.00 Harlowarden 4.50 VARIEGATED. Mrs. Bradt 3 50 lOOO 30.00 30.00 30 OO 30.00 $50.00 30.00 30,00 30.00 30 00 30.00 30.00 50.00 40.00 30,00 All S'ock sold under express condition that if not satfsf'>ctO''y it is to be returned immedidtely, when money will b,; refunded. PETER REINBERG, 51 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. Please mention the American Florist when writing. Field-Grown CARNATION PLANTS. Extra strong plants, riady for Immsdiate shipmanl. QUEEN LOUISE, . NO''i30.. 3.00 28.50 Sample free on appUc»tion. No charge for printing on orders above 250 boxes. Terms casti. THE LIVINGSTON SEED COMPANY. BOX 104. COLUMBUS, OHIO. Size No 0. '• 1. ■1 2. •• H. It 4. •* & •( fi. M 7. l« 8. U U. t« 10. • t U. Faster Time to St. Louis The Wabash Cuff the Seheilula te 7 hours. Ci^mmencing Sunday, October 2nd, the Wabash Banner Blue Limited, which leaves Chicago at 11:03 A. M. daily, will make the run from Chicaso to St. Louis in seven hours: one hour faster time than has heretofore ever bpen made between Chicago ai-d St. Louis. On the return trip, this tram leaves St. Louis at 2:00 P. M. and reaches Chicago at 9.00 P. M The Banner Blue Limited is the finest day train in ihe world. The equipment, which is »11 new, consists of high-back coaches, tree reclining chair cars, dining car and parlor obnervation car. I fBEST ENGRAVINGS andTLLUSTRATIONTl I Of Every Description ISEE OUR WORK IN THIS PAPER. SEND FOR ESTIMATES. I GLOBE ENGRAVING and ELECTROTYPE CO. I S 407-427 Dearborn St., CHICAGO. j ^mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmBmfmmmmammmmmmmmmmmmmmmtmmmm^ ESTABUSHED 1866 EmL^STEFFEItS> SUCC™ N.STEFFEHS. "•DSTEFFEMSBROS. ROSSIG BROTHERS, MANUFACTURERS OF Artlf lolal r^ea^ves. ALL STYLES IN HUNDREDS OF DIFFERENT DESIGNS. PAPER AND MUSLIN. SMILAX. YaRDS and PIQUETS. Samples Furnished to the Jobbing Trade Only. jVr^TrB^N:'riO^ ! ! t I^lorists. For WAX FLOWERS, BASKETS, WAX FLORAL DESIGNS, WHEAT SHEAVES, Etc,, sand to J. S™JSBlIi OC CO., Ask forour Illustrated Catalogue. "■llllaiClCiplliai. L BAUMANN & CO., Importers and Manufacturers of Florist Supplies 76-78 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. Write lor our New Catalogue F. Our prices may interest you. Please mention the American Florist when writing. A. HERMANN, J' Cape Flowers, all colors. ji^ Cycas leaves. Metal Designs, j^ and All florists' Supplies. Send For Pkices. 404-412 East 34ih Street, NEW YORK. SHEEP MANURE Dried, Unpulverized and Pulverized. — WBITB POB PBIOBB.— ^ MONTANA FERTILIZER CO.. Elgin, III. ^^ Regan Printing House Largs runs of CATALOGUES Our Specially. Write for Figures. 83-91 Plymouth Place. CHICAGO. Please mention the A merican Florist when writing* PLACE YOUB NAME. and your speoialtiei before the purohaiing florlitf of the entire oouutry by advertliing in BBNo AoMT. NOW. THE AMERICAN FLORIST. 452 The American Florist. Oct. 8, Syracuse, N. Y. All the florists are busy, with the best prospects for a large fall trade. There was a rumor that prices would be cut by one of the florists in the city but the rumor was promptly denied and an advance in price is expected soon. Vio- lets have begun to come in, the stock being good andcommandinggood prices. The retail store of P. R. Quinlan & Company in South Salina street is being materially altered so as to give nearly twice the room in front as there is at present. Marble top counters are being installed and other improvements made. A large amount of funeral work has been done during the past week. The com- panv is decorating the new cafe which is to be opened in the Grand Opera house block with palms, plants and cut flowers. L. A. Guillaume, who grows carnations at Onondaga Valley, is a frequent visitor at the local stores. Mr. Guillaume is having good luck with Marquisee's new varieties of carnations, the Albatros, Sunbird and Flamingo. Another new variety which is panning out well is the Nelson Fisher, originated by Peter Fisher. T. M. Miller, of Janesville, has a large carnation crop. Mr. Miller was formerly in the partnership of Miller & Clark. He has since started up for himself, building new greenhouses across the street from the old range. Wheadon & Hencle had the decoration for the dedication of the magnificent new First M. E. church last Sunday. Boston ferns, white and pink roses, l^ilium spe- ciosum and Bridesmaid roses were used in profusion. John Bronner, of 301 Beecher street, is a successful grower of carnations and violets. He has been in business for sev- eral years, during which time he has worked up a good trade. Henry Morris is busy. He has a large demand for violets. Roses and carnations sell well and are of good quality. A floral parade will be held at the Newark, N. Y., county fair. A. J. B. Evergreen, Ala. B. A. Beaven, who has been secretary and treasurer of Caldwell the Woodsmen Company for the past five years, has withdrawn from that firm and will here- after be in the wild smilax and evergreen business on his own account. He is like all the rest of the enterprising young men and believes that there is plenty of room on top. His many friends wish him success. Berlin, Conn— M. S. Piper is building a greenhouse on his place near Austin's mill. LYANS IMPROVED APPAHJJUS i WPITE TOR ILLUSTRATtO CATALOGUE guMfjf aTrmcH/HemjHct. .*■ RICHMOND. INO Gi-AZlNGpOINT MADE OFZINC WILLN3T RUST MANUFACTURED BY ROB'T J. HENDERSON- 5717 COJJkQt?.!. PHILA.,PA. TSV PEB LB. SPECIHL PHICES for iHRGE OUtUDriEi. THE KELLER POTTERY COMPANY, M»nu.a..-r.r. ri FLORISTS' RED STUDIRD POTS. Azalea Pots, Bulb and Fern Pans, Etc. Write for Price List. 213-15-17-19-21-23 Pearl St., NORRISTOWN, PA. Standard Flower Pots The WHILLDIN POTTERY COMPANY, PHILADELPHIA PA. JERSEY CITY, N. J. LONG ISLAND CITY, N. Y. Traveling Representative, U. CUTLER RYERSON, 108 Tliird Ave., Newark, N. J. Standard POX^ Flower... r KJ I \D If your greenhouses are within 500 miles of the Capitol, write us, we can save you money W. H. ERNEST. 28th and M Streets. WASHINGTON. D. C. PUase mention ike American Florist when writing, GEO. KELLER & SON, MANUFACTURERS OF FLOWER POTS. Before buying write for prices. 361-363 Herndon Street, near Wrightwood Ave., CHICAGO, ILL. Please mention the American Florist when writing. THOSE RED POTS "STANDARDS" FULL SIZE AND WIDE BOTTOMS. BDLB PANS AND AZALEA POTS. DETROIT FLOWER POT M'F'Y., HARRY BALSLEY, DETROIT, MICH., Rep. 490 Howard St., Mease mention the A merican Florist when writing. 1^ ED POTS SAMPLE POT AND PRICE LIST ON APPLICATION. C. C. POLLWORTH CO., K!k**?.«=' Please mention the A merican Florist when writing. -WRITE- Add 16c per pound for postage. 1621-23 N. LeaviH St.. CHICAGO, ILL., FOB PRICES OP Standard FotsTt^eigthanl porosity combined are the best on the market. RED POTS WE MAKE THEM. For prices and sample, address the Colesburg Pottery Co., Sf^fclf^"""- WANTS 100 LBS. WORTH BIZ. Port Jervis, N. Y. Ship too lb. Fumigating Kind; it does the business and does it well. See page 45t. JNO. BRIERLY. Kramer's Pot Hangers THE neatest, simplest, molt oonvenient and only practical deyice for convert- ing ordinary flower poti into hanging baskets They fit all standard made pots from 2 to 10 inches in diameter. The illustration shows how they are attached Just the thing for hanging np ferns, begonias, etc. You can make room and money by their use. Try them. For Sale by Vaughan'i Seed Store, Chicago and New York. E. F. Wintenon Co.. Chicago. C. C. Pollworth Co., Milwauiiea, Wit. Price with wire chain ai shown in out, $1.00 per dozen \0 express. Sample dozen by mail, tl.25. IN. KRAMER I SON, Cadar Rapids, Iowa. STANDARD FLOWER POTS Packed in small crates, easy to handle. f Price per orate 1500 S-in., in crate, %A.r 1500 2M 1500 2!^ 1000 3 800 3H 500 4 320 5 144 6 5.25 6.00 6.00 5.80 4.50 4.51 3.16 Price per orate 120 7-in., in orate,, $4.20 60 8 " 3.00 HAITD HADB. 48 9-ln., in orate, $3.60 48 10 " 4.80 24 11 " 8.60 24 12 " 4.80 12 14 " 4.80 6 16 •• 4.60 Seed pans, same price as pots. Send for price list of Cylinders for Cut Flowers, Hanging Baskets, Lawn Vases, etc. Ten per cent off for cash with order. Address HILFINGER BROS. POTTERY, Fori Edward. N. Y Or AuQiTBT RoLKBB & SONS, New York Agents, 31 Barclay Street, New York City. «»»»»»»»»^»»»»^»^^^»^»^»»^^» Holds Glass Firmly See the Point » PEER1E5S Qlszlnff Points are the beat, No rights or lefts. Box or 1.000 polnta 75 cts. poitpaid. HENBT A. DREEK, . 714 CkeatBot St., PhllK., Pk. < igo4. The American Florist. 453 We Are Selling RIGHT ALONG TO FLORISTS WHO APPRECIATE THE VALUE '^^ OF HUSTLING FOR BUSINESS, ALL THE YEAR ROUND. IIU jS|| J^^^^FP there is a steady sale for Flower Vases, Jardinieres, Sheaves, Cycas Leaves ^J*-*! ■» ■■— BV and Wreaths and all the thousand and one Sundries that we keep in stock all the time to accommodate every want. All orders, however small, receive careful attention. H. JBoLyorsdor^f er* Sc Co ♦ ♦ •^ 50—56 N. Fourth St., PHILADELPHIA, PA. please mention the A merican Florist when writing. C LAY'S Fertilizer. 56 lbs., S3.25. WM. ELLIOTT & SONS, New York. Fiease tnention the Aynerican Florist when writing. KORAL LETTERS ^ For Sale by all Wholesale Houses. Koral Mfg. Co., 12 Hawley Place, Boston, Mass. FiecLse mention the A merican Florist when writing. Wired Toothpicks 10,000, tl.tO; 60,000, 16.26. M&nufactured b; W. J. COWEE. BERLIN. N. Y. Sample Free. For sale by dealers.] Please mention the American Florist when writing, GREEN SILKALINE. Do not be put ofl with cheap substitute*. John C. Meyer & Co., 80 Kingston St, BOSTON, MASS. t*lease mention the A merican Florist when Vfriting, GOT WHAT HE LOOKED FOR. Glen Cove, N. Y. THE FDMIGATINQ POWDER is just what I have been lookine for to kill the small white thrip that infest our tomatoes indoors; also green and black aphis; it does the work to perfection. See page 451. S. J. TEEPRESS. SIGMUND GELLER, FLORISTS' SUPPLIES and RIBBONS. 108 West 28th Street, ?f e-w 'S'orlc. NOVELTIES always on hand. ALL Nurserymen, Seedsmen and Florists wishing to do business with Europe should send for the "Horticultural Advertiser" This is the British Trade Paper, being read weekly by all the Horticultural traders; it is also taken by over 1000 of the best continental bouses. Annual subscription to cover cost of postage 75c; Money orders payable at Lowdham, Notts. Address EDITORS OF THE "H. A."] CkihTOll Nurseries, LOWDHAM, Notts, England. ■"LORIST Plain, Violet, Rose ri OIL MADE BY The John J. Grooke Go. 155 Ave. D, NEW YORK. 149 Fulton Si., CHICAGO. M. RICE & CO., Importer, and Manufacturer., Leading Florists* p,8 Filbert Street, Supply House and »»l.i j i ■_. n Ribbon Specialists. Phllaaelphia» Pa» Boston Florist Letter Go. MANUFACTURERS OP FLORISTS' LETTERS. a€SS!»<. Thi« wooden box nicely atalned and var- nished, 18x30x13 made in two sections, one for eaih si/.e letter, given away with flrgf order of 5U0 letters. Block Letters, 1V4 or 2-inch size, per 100, $2.00. Script Letters, $4. Fastener with each letter ot word. , Used by leadinj florists everywhere and for sale by all wholesale florists and supply dealers. N. F. McCarthy, Treas. and Manager, 84 Hawley St., BOSTON, MASS. MOLLER'S DEUTSCHE aiBTHEB ZEITUNO. The most widely oiroulated German gardening Journal, treating of all departments of horticulture and floriculture. Numerous eminent correspon- dents in all parts of the world. An tdvertuisg medium ot the highest class MoUer's Deutsche Gartner Zeitnng is pnbUshed weekly and richly illustrated. Subscription IS 01 per annum, inoladlng postage. Sample copies free. The Florists' Hail Ass'n. Now insures upwards of 21,000,000 square feet of glass. For particulars address John G. Esler, Sec*y. SADDLE RIVER, N. J. FOLDING BOXES Cheap. Write for Samples and Prices. THE AULL BROS. PAPER AND BOX COMPANY, Dayton, Ohio. Tin Toil Plain, Fancy. Printed & Mounted . Manufactured by Tlie Gonley Foil Go. 521 to 541 West 25th St., NEW YORK. Please mentionihe American Florist when writing. 454 The American Florist, Oct. 8, DIII1P( Bider-Encson. Second-hand. From rumro J45.00 up; all repairs; other makes; new; cheap. DAll CDC Second-hand Qreenhouse Boilers Kuar- DUlLtHS anteed. Send for prices; state size wanted. D'DC N*"^ 2"'°- '"'' lengths, with coupling, 8Mc. rlrt a foot. Good serviceable second-hand, 2-ln., Bkc; lV4-in., f>%a\ IM in., 35lic; 1-in., 3o; X-ln., 2>40. New and old fittings and valves. eiDncU UnCC New, X-ln., guaranteed lOO-lbs. OAnDtN HUot pressure, TMc per ft.; =ti-ln. not guaranteed, iHa per ft. At lOP New. American, 50-ft. boxes, 16x24, DLAoo double thick, $3.10 per box; 16x18, 14x20 and 12x16 double, 12.88 per box; 13x16, single, S2.30 per box; 12x12 and 8x10, single, Ii.l6 per box. Carload and import orders solicited. unrncn CICU New. Cypress, 3x6- ft, from 70c HU I DCU oAoll up; glazed, complete, from 11.60 up. Get our prices on New Cypress Building Material, Ventilating Apparatus, Oil, White Lead, Putty, Paint, Points, etc. OLD GREENHOUSES BOUGHT. SEND FOR PRICES ON STEAM FiniNS TOOLS. References: Bradstreet's, Dunn's or Broadway Bank of Brooklyn. METROPOLITAN MATERIAL CO., 1398-1408 Metropolitan Ave.. BROOKLYN, N. Y. : GRd ^^■SES. !' ' M^ HHgfD ; IMEIB H^^HHHnd ; W ERBH iiCOTRl , , ANY yEN^ ^^: ' '^"^JH UHllIlt- cov ;; Mlii 1 1 wwrs*;. j. lyBiiiiBiiMiwfiimi ,, Established 1899. Tel. 174 Bergen. Phillips Manufacturing Go. 222-226 Kearney Ave., Jersey City, N. J. Horticultural Architects, Builders and Heating Engineers. Designers and Manufacturers of every description of Qlass Houses for private or commercial uses. Most modern and up-to-date. If you write or telephone us, we do the rest. RUSTIC WORK A SPECIALTY. STENZEL GLASS CO., OREEMHOUSE GIASS. French and American "WHITE ROSE" Brand. 2 Hudson St.. NEW YORK. SEASON'S TRIAL. Seymoure, Ind. Enclosed find $2.00; please send lOO lbs. Fumigating Kind. We have given your powder one season's trial and find it the very best thing we can get. See page 451 . M. A. BARICK. Waterloo, Ia.— Work on the construc- tion of the Charles Sherwood greenhouses in Calumet addition is progressing rap- idly. The Johnston Glass Company Hartford City, Ind. MANUFACTURERS OF Window Glass, Long Distance Telephone. Direct Western Union Wires. GROIND AND CHIPPED GLASS. fiease mention the A mevtcan Florist when wrtttnj^. MASTICA Trade mark registered. FOR GLAZING GREENHOUSES SOLE MANUFACTURERS F. O. PIERCE COMPANY NEW YORK AT ALL SEED STORES Please mention the A meriean Florist when writing. The James H. Rice Co. -IMPORTERS and JOBBERS- GREENHOUSE GLASS A SPECIALTY. -Wlzido-w Ola Ad, I*aln.t, Ftattjr, eto. 80-82 Wabash Avenue and 34 to 40 South Water Street, CHICAGO. Please mention the A merxcan Florist when writing. GULF CYPRESS GREENHOUSE MT&TERIAL HOT-BED SASH, BOILERS, PIPES, FITTINGS, VENTILATING APPARATUS. GLASS AT WHOLESALE. We furoish everything for building. Send for prices and catalogues. S. Jacobs & Sons, "li'R'J^VL'rN';rY?- please mention the American Florist when writing. QLASS. GOOD BRANDS. QUICK SHIPMENTS. LARGE STOCK. Warehouse on railroad switch. Be sure and get our prices. Sharp, Partridge k Co. 22nd SL and Union Place, CHICAGO. D. O. Cunningham Glass Co. PITTSBURG, PA. TANK WINDOW GLASS. Hot- House Glass a Specialty. Please mention the A merican Florist when writing. Sprague Smith Co. PUTE AND WINDOW cuss Greenhouse Glass a Specialty. 20S Randaloh Slru«, CHICACO. Please mention the American Florist when writing. H. M. HOOKER GO. Window Glass, Paints and Putty, Greeniiousa Giass a Specialty. 89 Wast Raadolph St., CHICABO tgo4. The American Florist. 466 Sun Cured CYPRESS Greenhouse — ALSO flOMED.SASfl. Tennessee Red Cedar Posts. Pccky Cypress bench lumber. FOLEY Ventilating; Apparatus. Galvanized vent sash hinges, screw eyes, screwhooks, U bolts. Galvanized turn- buckles and wire. FITTINGS for Purlin and ^^^^~" Ridge Supports. Free Illustrated Catalogue. Foley Mfg. Co. 471 W. 22nd St., CHICAGO. ; Please mention the A jnerican Florist -when writing. Always mention the American Pix>si9T when writing to advertisers. w We Design Houses To meet their cultural requirementa, using only the very hieheat grade of GULF CYPRESS in their construction, the grower thus gets THE VERY BEST HOUSE or Range, for his special purpose, and location. If you contemplate building, write us ^PLANS ANrV ESTIMATES FREE. flOT=BED SASH, Cedar Posts, Bench Material, Etc., Etc. LocKMND Lumber Co. LOCKJL;AND,0« l^^»m,^^km^^^!S I till i ■ (^ > View of a piece of ground 40 ft, respectively 4t ft. 6 in. in width, covered by one roof (old style), and alno by three sections of our Patent "Short-Roof" Construction. Compare headroom over benches and number of supports. SHORT-ROOF GREENHOUSES. (Patented.) WRITE FOR CATALOGUE A.. I>IB>^®OH: OO., I-aterxtees mannfactarers of California Bed Ced'ir and Lonleiana (Jypresa Greenlioose BdCaterial. i ^JENNINGS IRON GUTTER IMPROVEDJ Use our Patent IRON BENCH FITTINGS and Roof Supports. Improved Vaporizing Pans VENTIliTINQ For Tobacco Extracts, Etc. Sand lor Circulars. ^_^^^^B.^^^^_i_ DILLER, CAIKEY & CO., jENNTNclaRorHERs. APPARATUS. S. W. Cor Sixth and Bark Sts., r'tTll--A.DH;t r»H I A.. ^ GARLAND'S GUTTERS WILL KEEP SNOW AND ICE OFF YOUR GLASS. DES PL^INES. ILL. SEND FOR CATALOGUE. A sample of our Gutter la on Exhlhltinn at thi> Ohloaeo Flower Growers' Martet. Please mention the American Florist to advertisers. 456 The American Florist. Oct. 8, Index to Advertisers. Advertising rates. ...430 AlbanyS'eamTr'pCi4 8 American BlowerCo. I V Amling EO 433 Aschmann Godfrey 449 Aull Br « Paper Co 453 Bwlifr&Co 445 B Her FA ....439 BassettA Washburn 433 444 Baumann L & Co . . . 4nl Baur Floral Co 4'0 Bajersdorfer H 452 Randall A L Co ... 433 Rawson W W &Co. II Raynor J 1 435 Kegan Print Hous** 451 ReinbergGeo... 4B 446 Reinberg Peter 436 4i6 Reuter -s J 445 Rice Bros 432 Rice James H Co. ...454 Rice M &Co 453 R bichon A Fils 441 Robinson H M & Co 435 Rdeiirs Julius 449 Roland Thos 450 R.ilk>-r A &Sons... 441 Rossig Bros 451 Sander & Sons 439 ScharfT Bros 444 "cbillo Adam Ill SctlJohu 450 Sharp Partridge &Co454 Sherman N ursery C. 449 Sheridan W F 4(5 Siehert Chas T. 444 Sievers & Buland. .. 4(6 Sinner Bros 432 Skidelskv S S 4i8 Smith Nath & Son.. 441 Smith W&TOo.... I Smits Jao. 441 Spaulding Nursery. .440 Sprague Smith Co . .454 Standard Pump & Engine Co IV Stanley A Co.. 450 Stearns Lumber Co 454 Stetfens Emil 451 Stenzel G ass Co... 454 Stern i &V.a 451 Stooth' ft H A & Co 451 Storra & HarrisonCo448 Stver J J II Suzuki & Itda 439 Teilman Gunnar 448 Thompson J D Car- nation Co I Thorburn J M & Co. II Todd C VI ' 434 Traendly & Sohenck435 Van Kleef W & Sons441 Vaughan'sSeed Store I 438 439 441 445 Vauahan & Sperry. 437 Vick's Sons Jas II Wabash RR 451 Walker F& Go 4-0 Wa i.on W H 444 Weber FC 436 Weber H & Sons.... 448 Weeber & Don It Wetland Peter 432 Weiand & Ri8ch....433 Welch Br s 434 Whilldin Pot Co 452 Wietor Bros.. . 433 446 Wild G Ihert H 441 Winandy M 433 Winterson E F Co II 433 Wittbold Geo Co... 447 Wolf J.ihu 436 Wood Bros 450 Wrede H II 439 YiungJohn 435 Young Thos Jr. 435 416 Y"ung& Nugent 435 Ziegenthaler John 450 Zweifel N 448 GOT A BOON. MORRISTOWN, N. J. I must say the -FFMIGATING POWDER is the best thing that ever happened; its effective- ness, simplicity in using and all else connected with it makes it a boon to us. See page 451. JAS. PEASEE. The King Construction Go. New Roof Construction, Automatic Stokers, Water Tube Steam Boiler, Automatic and Hand Ventilators NORTH TONAWANDA, N. Y. 32 Church St., TORONTO. ONT. FOR SALE At Low Prices* BOILERS. 30 good Second-Hand overhauled Boilers, ranging from 20 to 100 horse-power will be sold at bargain prices. BOILER TUBES. Overhauled and in good condition; sizes from 2 to 6 inches. STANDARD BLACK WR0U6NT IRON PIPE. Sizes, 3-8 to 14 inches. VALVES AND FiniNQS. Overhauled and in good condition at right prices. GALVANIZED WIRE. 10 to 20 gauge. RUBBER HOSE. 4 1-2 cents per foot and up. ASK FOR CATALOGUE NO. 47. Chicago House Wrecking Co., CHICAGO. ILL. Eureka Greenhouses. rhe Best and Lowest in Price. All houses erected at the factory and shipped to purchasers with blue prints, photographs and plain directions so that any person can put them up, DILLON GREENHOUSE MFG. CO., BloomsburQ, Pa. Steam Traps SAVE COAL JcM This is the Return Steam Trap used by the Up-to-date Greenhouse men to return the con- densed water from the heating coils in their greenhouses. Have been in use for this purpose over 30 years. Insures an Even Temperature. Send For Red Catalogue. Albany Steam Trap Co. ALBANY, N. Y., U. S. A. ^^k^k^ ^k^k^k^ ^k^k^k^ ^k^b^b^ ^b^b^k^ ^ ^k^k^k^ ^k^k^k^ ^ ^k^k^k^ Jk^k^k^ ^ CROP INSURANCE. Life insurance is valuable because it guarantees the outcome* Gurney" Heaters '*BRtof all they save 20 per cent on ih« coal bill and so keep expense at a miDimum. Next, they produce an even hpa'. and so do not imperil the life of the plant Next, they are simple to operate and so require least attention. Lastly, they wear longer than others and. thus perceptibly reduce the capifal invested. Don't buy or exchange until you*ve inves- tigaied them. GIRNEY HEATER MEG. CO. "DORI^" HEATER. 74 Franklin Street, BOSTON, MASS. Ill Fifth Avenue, NEW YORK CITY. iTii lAmem^m PLiosoiir Americais"theProwof the Vessel; there may be more comfort Amidships, tout we are the first to touch Unknown Seas, Vol. XXIII. CHICAQO AND NEW YORK, OCTOBER 15, 1904. No. 854. HiHiE Mmmmm fmm^f Twentieth Year. Copyright 1904, by American Florist Company. Entered as Second-Class Mail Matter. Published evert Saturday bt AMERICAN FLORIST COMPANY, 324 DearborD St., Chicago. Eastern Office: 42 W. 28th St., New Vork. Subscription, Sl.OO a year. To Europe, $8.00. Subscriptions accepted only from the trade. Volumes half-yearly from August, 1901. SOCIETY OF AMERICAN FLORISTS AND ORNAMENTAL HORTICULTURISTS. Opficerb— Philip Bbeitmeter, Detroit, Mich., president; J. J. Benbke, St. Louis, Mo., vice- president; Wm. J. Stewart, 11 Hamilton Place, Room 11, Boston, Mass., secretary; H. B. Beattt, Oil City, Pa., treasurer. Officers-elect — J. C. Vaughan, president; J. R. Freeman, vice-president; secretary and treasurer as before. Twenty-Qrst annual meeting at Washington, D. C, August, 1905. THE AMERICAN CARNATION SOCIETY. Annual convention at Chicago, 1905. Albert M.Herb, Lancaster, Pa., secretary. AMERICAN ROSE SOCIETY. Annual meeting and exhibition, Boston, Mass., 1905. Leonard Barron, 136 Liberty St., New York, secretary. CHRYSANTHEMUM SOCIETY OF AMERICA. Annual convention and exhibition, November, 1904. Fred H. Lbmon, Richmond, Ind., secretary. THIS ISSUE 40 PAGES WITH COVER. CONTENTS. Chrysanthemums 4,57 — Notes on new varieties 457 — The new chrysanthemum scales 458 — Insects infesting chrysanthemums 458 Bedding at Washington park, Chicago (illus ).459 The rose — Cultural suggestions 46U ■ — To destroy the erub worm 460 Planting for tropical elfect (illus.) 460 The polnsettia 460 Raising echeverias from seed 462 Diseased hydrangeas and geraniums 462 The retail trade > 462 —Chrysanthemums in decorative work (illus.). 462 New York ....462 Chicago 463 Philadelphia 464 Boston 464 St. Louis. 465 Washington, D C 465 Baltimore 465 Milwaukee 465 Calla culture 466 Asphaltum on pipes 466 Chrysanthemum Soci'^ty of America 466 Society of American Florists 467 Pittsburg 467 The seed trade 474 — New Canadian customs rules (illus.) 474 — The Vilmorin monument 474 The nursery trade 476 British trade topics 476 Our pastimes 478 Newport, R. 1 478 Cleveland 482 CHRYSANTHEMUMS The demand for cut blooms of pompon chrysanthemums, in sprays, is growing and the plants are more popular with the general public than those of the large- flowered sections bearing comparatively few larger blooms. Notes on New Varieties. The early flowering varieties are now at their height and many of the others are far enough advanced to enable us to form some idea of their value, also whether they promise to come up to our expectations, particularly the novelties and new importations of the present sea- son and those which were under trial in limited quantity last year and proved themselves of sufficient merit to warrant planting them more extensively. Two varieties which show up conspicuously just at the present time and will be at their very best about October 20 are Alice Byron and C. J. Salter. If these two varieties were only two weeks later in attaining their finish they would be right up at the front at the exhibitions. As it is they are past their best at that time, the Alice Byron losing its elegant form and luster and the C. J. Salter enough of its color to make it a little too pale. But in their proper season these two take our fancy above all others new or old. The C. J. Salter has that fine glossy Bonnaffon color which made that variety so long a favorite, but when we come to size there is no comparison. The Bonnaftons are nowhere beside the others. Growth, stem and foliage are all that could be desired. A batch of well grown Alice Byron with its pure white flowers makes one of the prettiest pictures of the whole chrysanthemum family. This variety is also a fine grower with medium foliage, so that the plants can be grown six inches apart. .virs. T. W. Pockettis showing up well. The flowers are very large but the petal- age is a little soft and while it is a beau- tiful bloom there are otheryellows which we like better. Mrs. Coombes, a very large rose pink is almost ready to cut. It is a fine vari- ety but if kept too long it loses its color considerably. Mrs. E. Thirkell has a peculiar habit for so large a bloom but the size of the buds indicates some immense flowers later on. William Duckham has great hopes cen- tered on it. It is grown in large quanti- ties all over the country. No doubt it will be the leader in pinks at most of the shows. With us the habit, height attained and general character of the plants are all excellent. One thing we shall have to note down for another season is not to take the buds until about August 25. I did not quite fancy the earlier bud last year on account of its paler color and shorter petals, therefore very few buds of Duckham were taken before that date this season, and I find that where any of the stems are cracked just under the buds it is with these early taken ones. Those taken around the date mentioned are not afi'ected at all. This is the first time that we have been troubled in this way on any chrysanthemum, but this year a few of the Mrs. Thirkell have acted the same way. Not only for cut blooms is Wm. Duckham a leader but for growing into specimen plants and stand- ards it is one of the best. F. A. Cobbold, another among the new pinks, is showing up extra well this year. It has one failing, however. The stems are a little too short to make a fineeflFect as a bunch in a vase. Dr. Enguehard, a pink also, has fine foliage. If foliage counts for anything this variety leads them all with beauti- ful, dark, glossy green stiff stems. It is not so far advanced as the others but looks verjr strong. Percy Plumridge is a fine incurved yel- low just unfolding its petals and promis- ing an extra good growth and foliage for commercial purposes. It looks as good as any on the bench. S. T. Wright is a fine crimson with extra large blooms now expanding, but the growth has gone awav up with us. It is eight feet tall, a regular cornstalk. Cheltoni are some half developed and are beauties, a golden Nellie Pockett, a fit companion for one of the best chrys- anthemums ever raised. As a market pot plant or for growing into specimens Nellie Pockett is one of the best and a yellow of the same habit and growth will be found equally as useful. Maynell, a new red, is doing consider- able better than last year and we think it will beat out S. T. Wright. W. A. Etherington, a massive light pink, is only useful in our judgment as a variety in collections. Mrs. T. Longley is a deep purple, fine flower, but taking growth and every- thing into consideration we like Chas. Longley better. Mrs. H. W. Buckbee is fast developing much better than last year and if it is as 468 The American PlorisT. Oct. /i, good elsewhere we feel that it will be acceptable. Rockford is also making an improved showing over a year ago but has gone up a little taller on the terminal bud. Don McLeod is building up a very large, deep, yellow bloom shaded with crimson, but not enough to prevent it being used for any purpose. Mrs. J. C. Neville, Ben Wells, La Fusion and Guy Hamilton are new whites tinged with pink and are not far enough advanced to say much about them yet. We now come to the foreign introduc- tions of this season, too expensive to ha. Keene, N. H.— L. p. Butler & Com- pany are adding a new greenhouse to their plant, which will be bmlt in the near future. THE RETAIL TRADE Chrysantbemums In Decorative Work. It is unfortunate for the chrysanthe- mum that its development, since the era of its popularity commercially began, has been in a direction almost directly oppo- site to its best characteristics in artistic work. A number of years ago there was an exhibit in the chrysanthemum show at Boston by the late Chas. J. Dawson, who at that time was engaged in the greenhouses of the Bussey Institution. The plants used had been grown natur- ally, without the aid of stakes, without disbudding or other process of the mod- ern chrysanthemum culturist. The flow- ers on these plants, if displayed sepa- rately, would have made a sorry showing alongside the well-groomed specimens of the gardeners' art on the exhibition tables, and the plants themselves, many of which were of the pompon flowering type, were individually rather leggy-look- ing specimens in some instances. Yet, grouped against the wall as they were, with rare good taste, the attenuated stems of the taller ones hidden by the lower ones placed in front, the efiect was that of a fountain or cascade of sparkling colors, and the formal trained specimens, with their immense, symmetrical blooms, were forgotten by the crowd as they stopped and expressed the admiration which was so well merited. We do not see these things in our exhib- itions as often as we should. There are plenty of poor, ragged flowers to be seen in some shows. They impress one as poor and ragged, and their imperfections as individuals are forced upon our attention because they show the unmistakable marks of the pains taken to groom them and intrude them into the company of the aristocrats. Often we bear regret expressed at the lack of interest in the small flow^ered classes and the absence from the exhibition boards of these sturdy little old fashioned favorites, but have we not overlooked the fact that when they have been shown it has been under false colors in appropriate garb and with inharmonious accessories, mocking their simplicity with the regal splendors of the artificially and abnormally grown Eatons, Morels and Appletons? The same incongruity which marks the exhibitors' attempt to bring graceful efiect out of any arrangement of the mammoth single-stem blooms follows also the work of the commercial deco- rator when he endeavors to secure pleas- ing results in hall or room adornment with the big-headed, stifi'-stemmed mate- rial which constitutes almost exclusively the stock found in the wholesale markets. Probably the average florist, in purchas- ing the flowers, insists on rigid, unbend- able stems as the only equivalent of his money, and it is likewise probable that his customer is afflicted with the same bias. In fact, we have all, professional and amateur, carried this fad of extreme size to such a length that it would be folly for any grower to presume to send ai'y thing else to the market. As a vase flower for large efiects the big chrysanthemum, with its wealth ol oak-like foliage, is unquestionably with- out a rival, and in apartments spacious with rich, heavy finish and furnishing, they have, in the hands of the able deco- rator, their place which no other flower can usurp. But it is a very narrow place as compared with the possibilities open to him who, with the perceptions of the true artist, finds himself with a carte blanche order in his hand and a house full of "naturally grown" chrysanthe- mums at his disposal. New York. The market is beset with an avalanche of chrysanthemums, which have efiected almost all lines of stock, the result being tliat scarcely anything cleans up and prices are badly shaken. Varieties of chrysanthemums which last Saturday brought $3 and $4 per dozen on Tuesday moved sluggishly at very little higher prices per hundred. The choicest of stock sufiers equally with ordinary and lower grades, and the prospect for a rise in values seems very poor in view of the weather, which is extremely warm for the time of year. Carnations are really the only strong commodity in the mar- ket and are fairly well taken at quoted prices. There are plenty of the better sorts to be had and the flowers are excel- lent in quality. Violets also move fairly well, although the weather is very much against them. Roses are practically a glut and every commission man is over- stocked. Newly arrived stock on Tues- day, Bride and Bridesmaid, changed hands at minimum prices in the majority of sales, as to carry them over was only to increase an awkward load for the fol- lowing day. American Beauty, though not in such heavy supply, move very slowly, and stock must be choice indeed to bring the top prices. Lily of the val- ley is plentiful and is in fair demand, due, ot course, to the number of vreddings tak- ing place just now. Orchids go off fairly fairly well and there is no lack ot them. There are still quite a few dahlias, but they do not find many purchasers and are now a dead thing with chrysanthe- mums so plentiful. The rea varieties are the only active kind. Tuberoses are still to be seen and have their patrons, but they can not hold out much longer. The demand for green goods is better, although prices are not improved. Autumn leaves are very mu;h in demand for decorations, and large quantities are coming into the market daily. The October meeting of the New York Florists' Club was held on Monday even- ing, forty-two members being present. It was proposed to have another exhibition of dahlias and cannas, but the early frosts made this plan impossible. Henry Beau- lieu, of Woodhaven,N.Y., however,exhib- ited a few varieties of dahlias and a dwarf rambler rose of French origin. William Duckham showed two new chrysanthe- mums. Meerschaum Yellow, a handsome specimen of the T. W. Pocketttype, but a little larger, and Miss Elsie Fulton, a white of the Mrs. Robertson type. A new adiantum was exhibited by Bruce Butter- ton, of Newport, R. I. Routine business opened with the report of the outing committee, which dealt with financial matters in regard to the club's summer outing. The committee on awards re- ported on its action in regard to a visit to the establishment of F. R. Pierson Company, Tarrytown, to inspect the stock of the new fern originated by them, and recommended the award of the club's silver medal. The committee also re- ported on its visit to the establishment of A. L. Miller, of Jamaica, L. I., to in- spect the stock of dahlias of the varieties submitted at a previous meeting of the club, but as the varieties were an impor- tation no award could be made. A visit to the establishment of John Scott, of Brooklyn, was also reported and the in- spection by the committee of his stock of Nephrolepis Scottii. The committee 1904. The American Florist. 463 found the stock growing in all sizes, from plants in -l-inch pots to plants in tubs, very uniform in all grades, and revealing, after most careful scrutiny, no sign of reversion. In the opinion of the commit- tee it was a most valuable introduction, and destined to become a plant for flor- ists to grow universally and therefore recommended, for the highest award of the club. All reports were accepted and the recommendations adopted. In the case of Nephrolepis Scottii, however, so me little discussion was started, some mem- bers believing that the highest award should take the form of a gold medal. A motion was made to this effect but was was not passed, there appearing to be no precedent for such action, and the sil- ver medal was declared to be the award. Two new members were elected and five candidates were put in nomination for election at the next meeting. Secretary Young announced the deaths of three members of the club, the late Dean Hole, J. Bowne Hyatt and John Reickert, and the president appointed committees to prepare suitable resolutions of condo- lence. J. Austin Shaw reported the form- ation of a bowling club in connection with the organization and asked that a committee be appointed to secure alleys. The matter was referred to the officers of the bowling club when elected. R. Dryer, Woodside, L. I., will have a sale of plants, greenhouses and material at his place next week. John P. Cleary will be the auctioneer. The sale is on account of the removal of the business to the Newtown establishment, where eight five houses are under construction. Three of the houses are already completed and a Hitchings boiler is being installed. James R. Pitcher has filed a petition in bankruptcy, with liabilities at $69,450 and no assets. Mr. Pitcher was for twelve years manager of a mutual acci- dent association and afterward was of the old firm of Pitcher & Mandaat Short Hills, and later was president of a soap manufacturing firm in New York. George Cotsonas & Company have opened up their new store at 45 West Twenty-ninth street, formerly the store of N. Lecakes & Company. They are still occupying their Twenty-eighth street premises, and will carry on business there as a branch establishment. Wm. Bell, of Bayside, L. I., is sending to Traendly & Schenck some extra fine carnations, Maceo, Scott, McGowan, Lawson and Enchantress. John J. Brady has been appointed park commissioner for the borough of the Bronx in succession to P. Schmitt, re- cently deposed. George Atkinson, of Orange, N. J., the geranium man, has some fine houses of chrysanthemums, mostly late varieties. Michael Hart has opened a wholesale establishment on Twenty-ninth street, near Sixth avenue. M. Kazis is opening a new floral store at 1257 Broadway, which is to be known as the "Elite." John Young is suffering from an attack of blood poisoning, but is able to attend to business. C. W.Ward, of Queens, will returnfrom a European trip Saturday. William Ghormley is building a new ice-box in his store. J. I. Raynor is painting and renovat- ing his store. Julius Roehrs returned from Europe on October 1. Visitors were Robert W. Barrow, of Meriden, Conn., and P. Welch, Boston. A PRIZE CHRYSANTHEMU.VI ARRANGEMENT. Chicago. A warm spell has caused an influx of stock in this market, and with a very light local demand the conditions have been most unfavorable. Country orders cannot be complained of, however. This class of trade requires stock that will "stand up," while the majority of supply has been soft, this applying in particular to roses, excepting American Beauty, which are generally of good quality. Chrysanthemums abound in numbers in some considerable variety. The call for these, especially among the home trade, was light, and as a result prices are very unsteady. Violets, in common with other supplies, are, in the majority, of second- ary quality. However, there is sufficient of fair grade to go around. Some little outdoor stock is still to be seen about, although there is not enough of this to cut any figure. It is not anticipated that a healthier tone will prevail until a steady spell of cold weather sets in. The Florists' Club held a special meet- ing at the Union restaurant on Saturday evening, October 8, to consult with mem- bers of the Horticultural Society of Chi- cago relative to the coming flower show which will be hold at the Fine Arts building, November 15-19 inclusive. Several committees were appointed to further the interests in this connection and it was anticipated by conservative members present that the affair this year would be the largest and best that has ever been held in Chicago. The co-opera- tion of everyoneconnected with the trade is urgently desired, and growers inter- ested in making exhibits who have not already obtained a premium list can secure a copy by addressing Ed. W. Kanst, 5700 Cottage Grove avenue Liberal premiums are offered for both plants and cut flowers. The Horticultural Society of Chicago met Tuesday at the Auditorium hotel and further discussed the details of the coming show. Committees were ap- pointed and the following officers were elected: President, Edward G. Uihlein first vice-president, Harry G. Selfridge second vice-president, Ernest Wienhoeber secretary and treasurer, Willis N. Rudd assistant secretary, Edwin A. Kanst. As a means of advertising the show and with the hope of increasing attendance, the directors of the Horticultural Society of Chicago have hit upon the scheme of presenting each paid member with one or more blooms that are to be shown on the various days during the exhibition. In satisfying the desire that lies in the aver- age human breast for "something for nothing" it is believed agreat amount of good feeling and free promotion will be obtained. Leonard Kill, of Peter Rein- berg's, has been appointed chairman oi a 464 The American Floristj Oct. IS, committee of several to provide stock for this purpose and see that this plan is car- ried out in a systematic manner. The George Wittbold Company had the Marshall Field Company's fall opening decorations last week. Thousands of palms and ferns were used in the various departments, making probably the largest decoration of its kind ever done in this or any other city. Quite a num- ber of flowers were also used, producing a general effect of great grandeur. The use of such an extensive number of plants and blooms is certainly of general benefit to the trade, especially when cne con- siders that this store was visited during the past week by over one million peo- ple. Edgar Sanders, treasurer of the Florists' Club and known by nearlyeveryoneinthe craft, celebrated his seventy-eighth birth- day on Monday last. Many prominent members of the trade called at his home to pay their respects. Mr. Sanders is enjoying very fair health and while not actively engaged in business keeps fully posted as to current events in the horti- cultural line. The Florists' Club bowling team has accepted a challenge from the Chicago Carnation Company's bowling team to play a series of three games in Joliet on Saturday evening following the flower show, which will be held in that city in November. A. H. Kid well, known among his many friends as "Billy," was about the market Friday morning receiving congratula- tions on his twenty-first (?) (at any rate he doesn't look older) birthday. Vaughan's Seed Store is showing very nice blooms of Gladiolus Princeps grown this season from the small black peeled bulblets. Some flowers measure four and a half inches in diameter. Chrysanthemums of quality are to be seen at Kennicott Brothers Company. October Sunshine and Robinson are among the most popular sellers. J. A. Simmers, of Toronto, Canada, stopped here for a day's visit on his return from St. Louis, where he has spent the past week visiting the fair. Weiland & Risch are cutting Timothy Eaton chrysanthemums fully up to the high standard set by that firm last t eason. Benthej-Coatsworth Company is com- mencing to cut grand blooms from three- year-old stock of American Beauty plants. The first light frost of the season occurred during the night of October 6. Last year the date was October 10. Charles W. McKellarthis week handled a heavy order of oncidiums. Orchids are coming from the east in fine shape. W.N. Rudd is sending in some very fine blooms of his new carnation Phyllis to E. F. Winterson Company. Vaughan & Sperry, the'new firm in the Growers' Market, report encouraging business so far. D. Wood Brant, of the Growers' Market, is now in with a choice cut of American Beauty roses. Poehlmann Brothers Company is strong on high grade American Beauty roses. Mrs. Fred StoUery has returned home after a visit of two months on the Pacific coast. The George Wittbold Company is adver- tising palms freely in the daily papers. W. E. Lynch, of E. H. Hunt's, made a business trip east this week. A. L. Randall and family have returned from a visit in Michigan. Among the visitors this week were James Peoples, Nashville, Tenn.; J. F. Wilcox, CouncU Bluffs, la.; M. F. Kyle, of the Dunkley Floral Company, Kala- mazoo, Mich.; C.L.Adams, Manchester, la., on his way to St. Louis; E. S. Thompson, South Haven, Mich.; A. H. Evans, Colorado Springs, Col.; Harry and Anna May, of Summit, N. J., returning from the World's Pair. Pmiadelpma. With the thermometer registering 80° at 7 p. m., when a couple of weeks ago it was below 40° at the same hour, the climate should be variable enough to suit almost anyone. The effect of this burst of heat is to bring along the roses and other stock much faster than is required and should it continue for a few days longer there will be no stability to prices and the fakirs will have a harvest. The stock all along the line is improving. American Beauty roses are almost up to the winter standard; Kaiserin are in splendid form, while Bride and Brides maid, where they have shaken their mantle of mildew, look very well. There are also some very fair Liberty. Carna- tions are also pushing forward and tbe first selection bring $3. With all the growers Enchantress stands out among the other varieties and is all that its name implies. Valley is fairly plentiful; there is a great difference in quality, however. Some brings $5 and is worth it, some $4; yet another grade, and of pretty fair quality, sells (or $3. Then there is much more than there ought to be of short, stubby and, again, Ions, weak, yellow white sprays with bleached foliage that finally nets a price that hardly pays for the bunching. Where is the cog that slips? Is it in the buying of the pips, or does the fault lie with the grower? Violets are much affected by the warm weather, particularly the singles, which close up over night on the plants. Some very good doubles are coming in; price, 75 cents per 100. Dahlias, well Leo Niessen said last Mon- day that he had just received the sad news, and he turned away to hide a tear, that Old Man Dahlia and all his family were dead. He also said that the news must have spread very fast, as carnation growers almost immediatelv doubled their consignments. Chrysanthemums are now beginning to make their presence felt and will be an important factor for the next six weeks. Polly Rose and Glory of Pacific are the most promi- nent; $2 pr dozen is about the price for the first selection of tl ese varieties. In another week the assortment will be largely increased, with probably some white and pink Ivory, among others, added to the list. The first debutante tea of the season was given this week. It panned out well from the florists' point of view, as the fair young bud received many expensive bunches of flowers, showing that the custom is likely to prevail this season, and perhaps become more firmly entrenched. The wild smilax scarcity is about over and regular shipments are resumed. The trouble was that cotton was about ripe, which, when in condition has to be picked at once, and all kinds of labor finding its best market in the cotton fields forsook the woods for the time being. Charles F. Edgar has resigned from the wholesale commission company which bears his name. The business will be continued as usual, Mr. Muth being in charge. This firm is receiving some choice chrysanthemums. Trade in the stores is quiet. There have been somegood wedding orders, but there is no snap as yet, no need to hustle to get stock, a telephone order generally bringing more than is wanted. Eugene Bernheimer has pencilensis and has it bad. His jumbo pencil throws them all down. Eugene is all right, and says for quality of carnations he has them all licked. S. S. Pennock is getting in some very fine Enchantress. They are very fine for the season. He reports a good'shipping trade. Fred Ehret is receiving some first class Bride and Bridesmaid roses from Andre, of Doylestown. Leo Niessen is getting in some fine New York violets. k. Boston. The market still shows an upward tendency and trade the last week was a slight improvement over that of the preceding week. In fact business is very good in this vicinity this fall. The supply is now slowly increasing but as the demand is still good prices have not as yet shown any falling off. Violets are plentiful but the demand is strong, so that but few are left over. Carnations, though of not as long stem as they will be later, are still of good quality and prices are staple. Roses are getting more plentiful than they have been for some time past, and as a result the prices obtained are weakening slightly. Chrys- anthemums are coming in better each day. Henry M. Robinson& Company report trade as being very good in their line, and there is a large demand lor southern wild smilax and laurel. The smilax is of very good quality this year and contrary to the general reports from the country out- side of Boston the galax of the old crop held by this concern is of fine quality. N. F. McCarthy & Company report that on or about November 1 they will begin their auction sales of hardy roses and imported flowering shrubs. The sale of carnation plants is about over. At the sales last week a large number of cyclamens of good quality were disposed of. The Koral Manufacturing Company is getting out some attractive novelties for the fall trade, one which is especially note- worthy being imitation carnations in red, white and pink, which are made of silk- lene and are very hard to distinguish from the genuine article. The greenhouses of E. & C. Woodman, of Danvers, are stocked up with plants for bedding purposes, consisting princi- pally of geraniums and variegated vincas. They report trade as having been rather quiet this fall in that section of the state. Welch Brothers have just introduced a new plant for decorative purposes called the box palm, which is of a very delicate green shade, and will be disposed of in bunches so as to be adapted for both large and small decorations. The Massachusetts Horticultural Soci- ety has issued a preliminary sched- ule of prizes for the spring exhibition of March, 1905, which may be obtained from Wm. P. Rich, secretary, 300 Massa- chusetts avenue, Boston. On Saturday, October 15, Peter Boll, of Maiden, will open a new store on Pleasant street, that city, where he will carry a large stock for the retail trade. Alexander Porter, of Woburn, and Comley, of Lexington, have been bring- ing in some good violets lately for which they say good prices are obtainable. 1904. The American Florist. 465 Thomas P. Galvin sent out two large pieces on Monday for the funeral of Mr. Kellogg, the treasurer of the Eastern Drag Company. Both of the flower markets report they have sold out every day the last week, and that more could be sold if it was to be had. William Penn, of Bromfield street, reports a very brisk fall trade, especially in violets and American Beauty roses. S. J. Reuter, of Westerly, R. I , is send- ing to the Boston market some fine Chatenay roses. E. N. Peirce & Sons have been bringing in some fine chrysanthemums. S. S. Skidelsky, of Philadelphia, has been in town the past week. Visitors: Alfred Dimmock, representing Sander & Sons, of St. Albans, Eng. H. P. S. St. Louis. The weather has been changeable and now is very warm. The market has somewhat improved. Carnations, espe- cially colored varieties, are very scarce. Violets, owing to the warm weather, are still small; 25 and 35 cents per 100 are the prevailing prices, although some were sold in 1,000 lots as low as $2 per 1,000. American Beauty roses are coming in fairly good. Some of the buds, however, are badly deformed. A good many enter- tainments and balls sold quite a few flowers. The cold spell the first part of last week vras not cold enough to kill outdoor flowers. Tuberoses and cosmos are still in the market. Chrysanthemums are coming in, but the demand here does not seem to start until frost.. H. G. Berning has taken a very much needed two weeks' vacation to prepare for the rushing business which he expects this fall and winter. He can leave his store and rest assured that his interests are well and carefully taken care of by his able and trustworthy assistants, Otto Bruening and Julius Koenig. All the stands on the sidewalks have been closed by the police. This is espe- cially directed to the souvenir and fruit stands. There are but few flower stands, and they must also close, and still roses at 15 cents per dozen can be purchased in a store down town. Question: Who are the fakirs? The Ellison Floral Company has the decorations of the Missouri state buiding at the World's Fair. It is using thirty cases of wild smilax, 500 American Beauty roses, 200 chrysanthemums and a very large assortment of decorative plants. Young & Sons' sale of cattleyas was profitable. The Mikado's head gardener had intended going to New York to pur- chase orchids, but Young & Sons got hold of him and sold him 200 of the best for $700 spot cash. C. Kuehn reports American Beauty as plentiful and the demand irregular. One day they are in demand and the next day there are only ordinary sales. Chrysan- themums and violets are improving. Mies Theresa Badaracco had the deco- rations at the Italian pavilion October 12 at the World's Fair; also the decorat- ing of the statue of Christopher Colum- bus ot Tower Grove park. F. C. Weber reports trade very good. He has one of the prettiest and mjst compact delivery wagons in the city. Ostertag Brothers have been very busy. This firm has had some of the most costly decorations in the city. The Eggling Floral Company reports sales good and lots of decorations. The Riessen Floral Company reports trade good in all branches. F. J. Foster has had all he could do in funeral work. P. T. C. Washlngfton, D. C. Business was good during the past week. The quality of stock continues to improve, and for variety the chrysanthe- mums have appeared in scattering quan- tities. Nearly all are coming from Phila- delphia or from growers located at a higher altitude than Washington. Thus far -we have not had enough cool nights to put chrysanthemums in a flowering condition. There are, of course, some local grown blooms ready for the mar- ket, but they are very much in the minor- ity. The prices range from $3 to $6 per dozen. The wedding of Miss Sara Virginia Wheeler to Z. D. Blackistone, October 5, was of more than passing interest to the florists, as the groom is a member of the craft and invitations to his wedding were received by many of his co-laborers. The beautiful and commodious pro cathedral, Church of the Ascension, at Twelfth street and Massachusetts avenue, was filled to overflowing, over 1,000 persons being present to witness the ceremony. The decorations of palms, ferns, white dahlias and cosmos were handsome and tasteful. After a short wedding tour Mr. and Mrs. Blackistone will reside at the Cumberland. At the wedding of Miss Sally Tyler, daughtfr of Col. Tyler, of this city, to Edward Everett Marshall at the summer home of the family. New London. Conn., J. H. Small & Sons furnished the decora- tions, J. Henry Small, Jr., < f this city, going to New London to superintend the arrangements. One thousand cut Har- risii lilies were used and other flowers in addition. The same firm furnished fifteen large standing wreaths for the Payne funeral, and a large quantity of orchids, American Beauty roses, and other choice stock was used in their execution. At the regular monthly meeting of the Florists' Club October 4 carnations were under discussion. G. E. Anderson read an interesting paper, which pretty well covered the field, from the cutting bench to the retailer. A free-for-all discussion followed, in which President Gude and Vice President Kramer, R. McLennan, E. A. Mosley and several others partici- pated, but nothing new was developed. There was a good attendance at the meeting, and all seemed to enjoy the car- nation night. John Boyle, who for a number of years has leased the John Saul greenhouses, recently purchased five acres of land at at Silver Springs, Md., just over the dis- trict line from Brightwood. On this he has erected a nice dwelling, three green- houses, 16x75 feet, and suitable sheds and outbuildings. Since September 1, A. Gude & Brother have cut 2,500 American Beauty roses from one of their houses, the dimensions of which are 38x175 feet. In addition to these they are cutting Bride, Bridesmaid, Kaiserin, Golden Gate and Perle of good quality. Otto Bauer has a new delivery wagon, the color being a beautiful olive green, with straw-colored gear. The outfit is complete, and the only addition that there is room for is a pedisfreed bow-wow to follow it. Alex B. Garden is so busy with rebuild- ing his houses and getting a large new boiler installed that he stops work only on Sundays. He has roses, carnations and a great variety of other stock that looks well. A. O. H. Oehmle has returned from Butte, Mont., where he was stricken with rheumatism, but he is now greatly im- proved in health and is at workiuGude's store. G. E. Anderson has Freeman's Bright- wood avenue range in apple-pie order. His roses, carnations and violets are looking fine. Mayberry & Hoover recently put in a stock of 3,000 kentias in 3inch pots, grown at Dreer's, and find a ready sale for them. Wesley Reynolds, assistant superin- tendent of the Botanic Gardens, has been sick for two weeks. S. E. Baltimore. There havebeen within the week violent changes in temperature. On one morn- ing the mercury went down to 25°, making a low record for the first week in October since observations have been systematically made, and the past two days the mercury has run up the ladder again, standing at 86°. There has been no considerable rain for three weeks and operations among the truckers are retarded. Dahlias and cosmos have been cut down, but in sheltered locations some bedding plants, like geraniums and salvias, stand bravely out. The outside roses were chilled for a whi'e but they have recovered and are blooming again in profusion. There is a general improve- ment in the cut flower business, caused by weddings and social observances. There have been funerals also, making large requisitions for both roses and car- nations. On October 11 the Lexington Market dealers complained very much of du'l trade. Flowers were much improved during the cooler weather, but have softened somewhat under the torrid later conditions. Thos. Stevenson & Brother, Govans- town, are to be excepted from the general lot, as they are sending in Bride and Bridesmaid roses of fine size, color and stem. S. B. Milwaukee. The Holton & Hunkel greenhouses and other buildings at 1200 Humboldt avenue were damaged by fire to the extent of $3,000 October 8, Mr. Holton estimates. About 4:30 a. m. C. B. Whitnall, former owner of the greenhouses, who lives directly in front of them, discovered the fire and turned in an alarm. The flames had started in the boiler room, from which both old and new greenhouses extend toward the east and west. In this center also are the barn and the work sheds, all of which were destroyed. The ends of the greenhouses nearest the fire were also burned o3 and the plants near by damaged. The canvas over them caught fire, which did much to add to the loss. The company has 25,000 square feet of glass, a quarter of which, it is estimated, was broken by fire and water. The buildings are insured but not the implements and tools. The fireman con- sidered the night so warm as to remove the necessity for a fire and he went home at 11 o'clock. If no cold weather occurs until the repairs are made the loss to the plants will not be great. Otherwise they will be destroyed. The company just received a consignment of palms from Holland, the duty and freight on which amounted to $1,000. 466 The American Florist. Oct. IS, Twentieth Yeab. Subscription, Jl.OO a year. To Europe, J3.00. SubBoriptions accepted only from those in the trade. Advertisements, on all except cover pages, 10 Cents a Line, Agate; 11.00 per inch. Cash with Order. No Special Position Guaranteed. Discounts are allowed only on consecutive inter- tiom, as follows— 6 times, 6 per cent; 13 times, 10 per cent; 26 times, 20 per cent; 52 times, 30 per cent. Space on front pages and back cover page sold only on yearly contract at Sl.OO per inch, net. The Advertis.ng Department of the Ambrioan Florist is for florists, seedsmen and nurserymen and dealers in wares pertaining to those lines only. Orders lor leu than one-hall inch space notaccepted. Advertisements must reach us by Wednesday to secure insertion in the issue for the following Saturday. Address AMERJCAN FLORIST CO., Chicago. men smiling us change of address, always send the old address at the same time. bloom, provided pots not too large are used. Callas bloom more Ireely if kept pot-bound and fed by means of manure water. The calla so called, Ricbardia .^thiopica, delights in an abundance of moisture and a night temperature not lower than 60°. L- Carnation Phyllis blooms are said to possess the very highest keeping qualities. When the Lilium auratum bulbs come to hand put some in cold storage to be planted for flowering in late summer and early fall. The address label on your paper will show whether your subscription has been received. The date is changed in one to two weeks alter its receipt. The tin cup with a small hole punched in the bottom is never stolen from the fountain in Tower Grove park, says Superintendent Gurney. The thirsty vis- itor covers the hole on the bottom of the cup with the end of his middle finger. The question of a World's Fair chrys- anthemum exhibition is being seriously considered by the leading members of the trade who are in consultation with the authorities of the fair. If details can be agreed upon at an early date, the possi- bilities of a successful exhibition are very strong. Care of Boilers In Summer. Ed. Am. Florist:— When we stop firing our boilers in the spring should they be left with water in them through the sum- mer months or be emptied entirely? E. F. There will be less oxidation when the boilers are kept filled and hence this prac- tice is recommended. L. R. T. Calla Culture. Asters Failing to Bloom. Ed. Am. Florist:— Have you any infor- mation about the failure of asters to flower? The plants have grown thriftily and look as well as I have ever seen them, but the flower buds do not fill out and in place of the flower we find only a bleached out mass. The only asters that are not affected are those of narrow foliage and dark color. The trouble is universal here and can not be caused by a mere diSer- ence in the soil. I and others would be pleased to have some information. G. C. H. It is not an easy matter to tell why asters fail to flower without being on the spot where they are growing and even then it quite likely would be a puzzler as I believe it is very unusual for asters to fail to flower when they have grown thriftily. The soil may be too rich in nitrogen or the plants may have received too much water either by watering or rain. Try giving the plants a check by thrusting the spade around the plants deep enough to shorten the roots. G. C. Ed. Am. Florist:- Please tell me what to do with my callas. I have always had them dried up by this time (August), but this year I had them planted on abed on the ground and they are still growing, but of course not blooming. Will it be advisable to leave them there, or should I take them up and give them new soil? I would like to have them in bloom early. G. H. Callas produce more flowers, I believe, if subjected to the dryingofi' process, which means that after they have done flowering, say in the month of May, they should be turned on their sides outdoors in a shady spot, if possible. Some loose material might with advantage be scat- tered over the pots, in that way temper- ing the hot rays of the sun. When planted out in the open ground they are, of course, inclined togrow, and generally grow too luxuriantly to flower, but if lifted and potted they will, in due course, Asphaltum on Pipes. Ed. Am. Florist:— I have painted my steam pipes with asphaltum, a black paint preparation put up to keep pipes from rusting. It does not seem to have tar in it and I use gasoline to thin it lor painting. I have finished two houses and have still one to paint. What can be done if it is injurious? I do not exoect to fire up for about one month. ^ J. C. Pipes coated with asphaltum are less efficient than those with a rough surface, such as can be secured by the use of oil and lamp-black, and sometimes injure the plants when steam at a high pressure is used at the start and the houses are closed tight. If a good grade of asphaltum is used, however, there is com- monly little or no danger with low pres- sure steam or hot water. As a precau- tion I would suggest if the houses have been filled with plants that before cold weather comes on steam be turned into the coils for one or two nights, with the ventilators open so as to let out the fumes and, at the same time, have it neither too warm nor too cold for the plants. After one or two nights little odor will be noticed from the asphaltum and it will not injure the plants if free from tar. When coal tar has been applied to pipes its injurious eflects will often be noticed for years. No coating that can be applied will entirely prevent it, and the only effectual treatment would be to burn off the tar. L- K- T. mometer is 30° below zero, using rough iron pipe? The north wall is of wood, eight feet to ridge. J. R. By lowering the boiler so that it will be below the level of the coils the circula- tion will be improved, although it would work as the boilerisnow located. There is evidently some mistake as, although the question states that there is 6,000 square feet of glass in the two houses, it does not figure out more than 2,000 from the dimensions given. For the wide house use fifteen 2inch pipes, with three to five flows and the others as returns. In the narrow house it will be well to put in two flows and six returns. L. R. T. Greenhouse Heating;. Ed. Am. Flokist:— I have two houses, 6 000 feet of glass, which I want to heat with a Mo. 1 Kroeschell boiler. First house is 18y2x54 feet, second house is 10x70 feet, extending sixteen feet farther east than firsthouse. The boiler room is south of the sixteen-foot extension and about one and a half feet lower than the greenhouse floor. How low should the boiler be placed? How many flows and how many returns would it take to keep the temperature at 65° when the ther- Chrysanthemum Society of America. President Herrington has announced the committees to examine seedlings and sports on dates as follows: October 15, 22 and 29; November 5, 12, 19 and 26, 1904. Exhibits to receive attention from the committees must in all cases be prepaid to destination, and the entry fee of $2 should be forwarded to the secretary not later than Tuesday of the week preceding examination. New York— Eugene Dailledouze, chair- man, care of New York Cut Flower Com- pany, Sixth avenue and Twenty-sixth street. C. H. Totty, Wm. Plumb. Philadelphia, Pa.— A. B. Cartledge, chairman, 1514 Chestnut street; John Westcott, Wm. K. Harris. Boston, Mass.— E. A.Wood, chairman; Wm. Nicholson, James Wheeler. Ship to Boston Flower Market, care John Walsh. Cincinnati, O.— R. Witterstaetter, chair- man; James Allen, Wm. Jackson. Ship to Jabez Elliott Flower Market, care jan- itor. Chicago— James S. Wilson, chairman; Edwin Kanst; third member to be an- nounced later. Ship care of J. B. Deamud, 51 Wabash avenue. The executive committee has decided to use the new scales prepared by the com- mittee appointed for this purpose at the convention in New York. These scales are to come up for discussion and final adoption at the convention in Boston November 3, 1904. The use of the scales by the committees previous to that time will give them a try-out and help to dis- cover faults if any are to be found. The scales are as follows: COMMBKCIAL. EXHIBITION. Color 30 Color 10 Form 15 Stem 5 Fullness 10 Foliage 5 Stem 15 Fullness 15 Foliage 15 Form 15 Substance 15 Depth 15 Size 10 Size 35 Total 100 Total KO SPECIAL PRIZES FOR EXHIBITION. Circulars issued by the Chrysanthe- mum Society of America and the Massa- chusetts Horticultural Society in con- nection with which the former society is to hold its annual chrysanthemum show in Boston, November 3, give the special prizes offered for exhibits at the show. These lists may be obtained from Wm. P. Rich, secretary, 300 Massachusetts ave- nue, Boston. WORK OF COMMITTEES. The variety, Mme. Clementine Touset, was exhibited by theE. G Hill Company, Richmond, Ind., before the Cincinnatti committee Saturday, October 8. Color, white; Japanese; scored 90 points, com- mercial scale. Meerschaum Yellow was exhibited by Wm. Duckham, Madison, N. J., before the New York committee. Color, canary igo4. The American Florist. 467 yellow; Japanese; scored 90 points, com- mercial scale (new scale). Fked H. Lemon, Sec'y. Richmond, Ind. Society of American Florists. DEPARTMENT OF PLANT REGISTRATION. Vaughan's Seed Store submits for regis- tration. Dahlia Sylvia; color pink. Conard & Jones Company, West Grove, Pa., submits for registration the follow- ing named new cannas: Improved Black Beauty; has a good flower and more lux- uriant growth than Black Beauty. Cham- eleon, flowers golden orange overlaid with stippled stripes of Indian red, later showing self yellow and pink; central petal red; height five feet. Indiana, flowers golden orange marked and striped red, single blooms often seven inches across, spikes five to six feet high, foliage green, edged brown, three to four feet high. Wyoming, flowers orange, seven to seven and one-half inches across, foli- age purple, height six to seven feet. Chappaqua, flowers scarlet, blotched and spotted maroon, spikes from four to five feet high, leaves broad, greenish bronze. Juniata, flowers chrome yellow, center tinged flesh pink, foliage dark green, marked and veined deep bronze, four to five feet high, Wm. J. Stewart, Sec'y. Coming: Exhibitions. [Secretaries are requested to supply any omis- sions from this list.] Boston, Mass., November 3-6, 1904.— Chrysan- themum exhibition Massachusetts Horticultural Society. W. P. Rich, Sec'y, Horticultural Hall, 300 Massachusetts avenue, Bostou, Mass. BosTOK, Mass., November 3-6. 1904. ^Annual exhibition Chrysanthemum Society of America. Fred. H. Lemon. Sec'y, Richmond, Ind. Buffalo, N. Y.. November 9-12, 1904.— H. A. Meldrum Company's show, under auspices of the Buffalo Floris's' Club. Charles Keitsch, Supt., 810 Main street. Buffalo, N. Y. GHIO&.GO, November 15-19, 1904.— Annual exhibi- tion Horticultural Society of Chicago. E. A. K-inst, Asst. Sec'y, 5700 Cottage Grove Avenue, Chicago. DoBBs Fbbrt, N. Y., November 11-12, 1904.— Fourth annual flower show Dobbs Ferry Garden- ers' Association. Henry Kastberg, Sec'y, Dobbs Ferry, N. Y. JoLiET, III., November — , 1904.— Annual exhi- bition Joliet Improvement Association. James H. Ferriss, Seo'y, Joliet, 111. Lenox, Mass.. October 26-27, 1904 —Chrysan- themum exhibition of the Lenox Horticultural Society. R. A. Schmid, Sec'v, Lenox, Mass. Madison, N. J., October 27-28, 1904.— Ninth annual flower show Morris County Gardeners' and Florists' Society. S. Redstone, Sec'y, Madison, N.J. Montreal. Que., November 9-10, 1904.— Fif- teeenth annual chrysanthemum show of Montreal Gardeners' and Florists' Club. W. H. Harobin, Sec'y., 23 Closse street, Montreal. New York. N. Y., November 10-17, 1904.— Annual exhibition American Institute of the City of New York. Dr. Robert Taylor, Mgr., 19-21 West Forty-fourth street, New York. PHiLADELPHLi, Pa., November 8-12, 1904.- Annual exhibition Pennsylvania Horticultural Society. David Rust, Sec'y. Horticultural Hall, Broad street, below Locust, Philadelphia. Provxdknce, R. I., November 16. 1904. — Chrys- anthemum and carnation exhibition Rhode Island Horticultural Society. C. W. Smith, Sec'y, 27-29 Exchange street. Providence, Red Bank, N. J,, November 1—2, 1904.— Seventh annual exhibition Monmouth Horticultural Soci- ety. H. A. Kettel. Sec'y, Falrhaven, N. J. Tabrttown. N.Y., November 1-3, 1904. — Annual exhibition Tarrytown Horticultural Society. E. W. Neubrand, Sec'y. , Tarrytown, N. Y._ Toronto, Ont., November 8-12, 1904.— Chrysan- themum exhibition Toronto Gardeners' and Flo- rists' Association. E. F. Collins, -Sec'y, Toronto. Pittsburg. The Pittsburg Rose and Carnation Company has struck another gas well on its Baberstown premises. Gas was struck at about 1,850 feet and has a rock pressure of about 130 pounds. This is the fourth gasser to the firm's credit. It will probably be plugged and reserved for future use. The Florists' Exchange will soon begin the construction of a new refrigerator. When it moved to Its present quarters it presumed it was making ample prepara- tions for the reception of stock, but busi- ness has expanded beyond anticipation. Arrangements have been completed by the various railroads for special excurs- ions from distant and local points on account of the chrysanthemum show at the Phipps conservatory, which will begin about November 13. J. B. Murdoch & Company have their place almost completed. They are receiv- ing and disposing of lots of stock. The Pittsburg Cut Flower Company is moving out quantities of chrysanthe- mums daily. George Crosby and Al Shepard have taken positions with Randolph & McClements. William Falconer has been re-elected president of the Botany Society of Penn- sylvania. H. W. Breitenstein has returned from a visit to Chicago and St. Louis. E. L. W. SITUATIONS, WANTS, TOR SAiE. One Cent Per Word. Cash witli the Adv. Plant Advt. NOT admitted under this head. Every paid subscriber to the American Flobist (or the year 1904 is entitled to a five-line want ADV. (situations only) free, to be used at any time during the year. Situation Wanted— By a good grower of cut flowtrs; sober, gooa references Around Chicago. D. C. Johnson, 4ly Lee Aye., Chicago, Situation Wanted— As salesman for grower or wholesale house. Six years' experience with first-class firms. Address Box 47. care American Florist. Situation Wanted— Around Chicago, by man experienced in ail branches, propagator, etc.: quick, hard worker, taking interest in welfare of business. Address Box 50, care Am. Florist. Situation Wanted— By American, age 27, as assistant in greenhouse; have several year's experance; willing worker. Please state salary; Chicago preferred. E. H. Gilbert, 900 63d street, St. Louis, Mo. Situation Wanted— By a young, up-to-date florist and designer in a private or commercial place. Can furnish best of references. Address Lawrence Schaefer, 5 Dellinger Ave., Batavia, N. Y. Situation Wanted— By an all-around florist and gardener, 27 years of age, Swede, life expe- rience in Sweden, England and United States; capable of taking charge of private or commercial place. First-class references. State wages. J N, 4323 Manchester Ave., St. Louis, Mo. Situation Wanted— By German; age 25. Can grow good roses, carnations, 'mums, palms, orchids, ferns and bedding plants. Successful propagator and grafter of roses. Able to take charge of retail place. Have life experience. Please state salary. Address Emil Bahnke, 900 63rd St., St. Louis, Mo. Help Wanted— Young men who have bad expe- rience in growing roses and carnations. W. K. Partbldge, Station R, Cincinnati,©. Help Wanted— $20.00 to $50.00 per week. See 3^-inch aav. in another column. Address Spauldinq Nursery and Orchards Co., Spaulding 111. Help Wanted— A good grower of roses, carna- tions, 'mums, violets and general plants; capable of taking charge. Address E. Power, Frankfort, Ky. Help Wanted— By a live western concern doing an extensive retail business, a live, hustling manager for retail store. Must be a good designer and decorator, have an intimate knowledge of the business, be affable to customers and expe- rienced. Reply with references, stating salary expected. Address Box 41, care Am. Florist. Help Wanted— A young man or bookkeeper and salesman in one of the most up-to-date retail florist stores in Chicago. One who is willing to begin at a moderate salary. Address Box 49, care American Florist. For Sale— Half interest in good seed business. Address Box 46, care American Florist. For Sale or Rent — Cheap, five small green- houses and store. 548 n9tb St., West Pullman. 111. For Sale— First-class florist store, center of large city. Address Box 29, care American Florist. For Sale — Horizontal tubular hot water boiler in flrst-class condition; 9 ft. 6 ins. long; 36 Inches in diameter; nearly new Deane steam pump. J. W. DtJNFORD, Clayton, Mo. For Sale— Five greenhouses, cold frame sash. Large stock in prime condition. Excellent loca- tion in city of interurban and railroad center.. Raason for sale, death of proprietor. Address Box 43, care American Florist. For Sale — 14 section modern Lord & Bumham hot-water boiler. 5,000 feet 2-inch pipe, 100 feet 12-inch pipe. The whole of above is a complete heating system used three years. Address Box 12, care American Florist For Sale — At a bargain; four greenhouses, well stocked; also cold frame sash; 2 room cott&ge, city water; houses heated by hot water; situated at Lynchburg, Va., a city of 25,000 inhabitants. J. Palmer Gordon, Ashland, Va. For Sale or Rent— 5 greenhouses, on property 112 feet long, 140 feet deep. Houses 17x12) feet each. 7 room dwelling house and barn. 2 houses in carnations, 1 house in roses and Asparagus Sprengeri, balance In pot plants. Address John Welsh, 2833 N. Hoyne Ave., Chicago. For Sale or Rent— Fifteen acres land, ten room house, partly furnished if wanted, new barn 30x36, one greenhouse 22x100, one 22x200 set with cucumber plants just coming Into bearing, large lot of celery in field. Single violets and carna- tions in field also, if wanted. Address W. E. Allen, Leominster, Mass. For Sale— A well established, well stocked, flrst-class tetail florist store in the business cen- ter of one of the largest cities of the middle states. Excellent patronage. Handles the flowers of 100 000 square leetof glass. For full particu- lars address MAC, Retail, care American Florist. For Sale — Greenhouse property; established 27 years. 14 room, 3!^ story almost new dwelling house with tower, all improvements, gas light. IH fi'cre good land, fruit and shade trees; 5 green- houses, well stocked, hot-water heat. Center of City of Melrose, 7 miles to Boston; electric cars pass door. 5c fare. Wholesale and retail business. J. Geist, 84 Grove St., Melrose, Mass. WANTED. First-class rose grower to take charge of the rose houses of a large commeroial place; married maa preferred; must be capable to show best results. Address with full particulars, how large expe- rience, where previously employed, age and wages, FOREMAN. Eastern office Am. Florist, 42 W. 28ih St., New York. 3 No. 12 FURMAN BRICK-SET STEAM BOILERS FOR SALE. As we are now using only Tubular boilers we offer above at a low figure. These boilers have been used only very little, are in every way as good as new and had been cast for us with extra stays in domes to increase strength. They are rated to carry each 25.900 square feet of glass from 50® to 60*. For lurther particulars, address S. J. REUTER, Westerly, R. I. Agent Wanted A first-class Holland house wants an agent to represent the firm for Nursery Stock in the States. Address BOX 48. care American Florist. There is strong demand now in commercial and private places for competent men. 468 The American Florist. Oct. 15, WILD SMILAX NOW ON HAND. $6.00 per 50 pound Case. J. B. DEAMUD, Long Distance Central 3165. Automatic 9922. 51 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. E. H. Hunt, WHOLESALE Cut Flowers "THE OLD RELIABLE." 76 Wabash Ave., ....CHICAGO. Please mention the American Florist when writing. Wbol^ale power/arK^ MniWAUEEE, Oct. 13. Boses, Beauty, long per doz. 3.00 med. " 1.50® 2.00 " " short 4.00® 8.00 " Liberty ...• 200® 8.00 " Chatenay 300®600 " Bride, Bridesmaids 2.00® B.OO " Meteor, Golden Gate 2.00® 5.00 " Perle 2.00® 5.00 Oarnations 1-00® 3.00 Bmllaz ia50®lB.00 Asparagus 35.00@50.00 Valley.. 300® 4.00 Harrlsli 10.00®12.50 Adiantum 1.00 Tuberoses ■ 4.00® 5.00 Violets 75® 1.00 Mums 1.50® 3.00 PiTTBBUBG Oct. 13. Roses, Beauty, specials 20.00®25.00 " " extras 12.00®1B.OO " " No. 1 8.00®10.00 " " ordinary 6.00 " Bride, Bridesmaid 2.00® 6.00 " Meteor 2.00® 6.00 " Liberties 3.00® 6.00 " Kaiserin 2.00@10.00 Perle, Chatenay 2.i0@ 5.00 Carnations 1.00® 3.00 Lily ol the valley 3.00® 4.00 Bmllax 12.6e@15.00 Asparagus, strings 25.00®50.00 Asparagus Sprengerl 200® 3.00 Lilies 12.00015.00 Chrysanthemums 8.00@2U.00 Adiantum 1.00® 1.50 Violets 50® 1.00 CraoniNATi, Oct. 13. Boses, Beauty, 1.00® 3.00 per doz. " Bride, Bridesmaid 2.00® 5.00 " Liberty 3.00® 6.00 " Meteor, Golden Gate 3.00® 6.00 Carnations 1.00® 2.00 LUyof the valley 3.00® 4.00 Asparagus 50.00 Smilar 10.00@i3.50 Adiantum 1.00® 1.50 Harrlsii 12.50 Asparagus Plumosusand Sprengeri in bunches 25c per bunch ©hrysanthemums 10.00@15.00 St. Lodis, Oct. 13. Boses, Beauty, long stem 3.0a@4.00 " Beauty, medium stem.. . 2.50@3.00 " Beauty, short stem 1.00@2 00 " Bride, Bridesmaid 3.00® 5.00 " Golden Gate 2.00® 4.00 " Liberty 4.00® 8.00 " Kaiserin 3 00® 6.00 " Meteor 3.00® 6.00 Carnations I.IO® 3.C0 Smilax 12.50®15.00 Asparagus Sprengeri 1.00® 2.00 " PlumosuB 25.00@50.00 Ferns, fancy ,per 1000 J1.50. Adiantum 1.00® 1.25 Gladiolus : 4 00 Tuberoses 4.00 Cochet roses ...'. 2.00® 5.00 Dahlias 2.00® 3.00 Daisies .50 Chrysanthemums, medium 8.00@I2.00 large 15.00@20.00 Violets .go Glbtblahd, Oct. 13. Boses, Beauty 5.00@25.0D " Bride, Bridesmaid 2O0®5.0O ■■ Kaiserin S.00@ 8.00 Carnations 1.00@ 2.0O Smilai 1000®I5.00 Asparagus, strings : 25.00@50.oa " Sprengeri 1.00® 200 Oladioli 1.00® 2.00 Galax 1.50 Common ferns 1.50 Dahlias 1.50® 2 00 Cosmos 1.00® 1.50 HOLTON & HUNKEL CO., —Wholesale Cut Flowers-- 457 Milwaukee Street. MILWAUKEE, WIS. Chrysantheinmn8, Beaiities and Kaiserins. PITTSBURG GUT FLOWER COMPANY. Ltd , BOA l-lberty Avenue, PIXXSBURO, PA. ^j.tt.37 Oreenhouses: Randolph Street, Morton Grove, III. OEHO.A.G^O. AI^A^ays mention the American Florist xvhen vou write to an advertiser. WIETOR BROS. "tSSS. « Cut Flowers All telegraph and telephone orders given prompt attention. Vt Wabaah Avenue, CHICAGO. MICHAEL Winandy ^'•ri^H.^proJ CUT FLOWERS Room 2<8, 51 Wabash Ave., Alias Block, Phinairn Telephone Central 32S4. UlllbOgUi Wbol^ale power/arH^ Chioaso, Oct. 14. Roses, Beauty, 30 to 36-in. stems 2.50@ 8.50 30 to 24 " 1.50@a.50 15 to 18 " 1.00® 1.50 " " 12 " .76@1.00 " Liberty 3.00® 6.00 " " extraseleot 10.00® 12.00 " Chfttenay 4.00® 8.00 Bride, Bridesmaid 2.00® 5.00 " Meteor, Golden Gate 2.00® 5.00 Carnations 1.00® 1.50 fancy 2.00® 2.50 Valley 2.00® 3.50 Asparagus Plumosus, per string 40 to 50o " " sprays 2.00@6.00 " Sprengeri 3.00® 600 Leuoothoe Sprays .75 Galax Leaves, Bronze, per 1000, 1.25 .15 „ Green, „ „ 1.00 Adiantum ,75 Fancy ferns... per 1000 1.00® 1.60 Smilax 13.00@15.00 Gladioli 35@.50perdoz Asters 1.00® 2.00 Tuberoses 35@ .50 per doz. Chrysanthemums, $l.50@$4.00 per doz. At The Sign of The Jack Rose. A Daily Cut From 40 Growers '^Highest Qualities** AS WELL AS **Under Grades** At ruling Market Quobtions. WF CAN AND WILL SUPPLY YOUR Cut Flower Wants Fancy Terns, Etc. We carry the most complete line -of Florists' Supplies in the West. Catalogue free. E. F. WINTERSON CO., Fstablislied 1894. 46-47-49 Wabash Avenue, CHICA60. GEO. REINBERG, •SS^ Cut Flowers CHOICE AMERICAN BEAUTIES. We Will take care of your orders at reason- able prices. Prompt attention. 51 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO, ILL. A. L. RANDALL GO. Wholesale Florists, 19&21 Randolph St., CHICAGO* Send for weekly price list and special quotations on 1000 lots. J. K BUDLONG Roses and Carnations A Specialty.^ 37-39 Randolph Street, CHICAGO. WHOLESALE 6R0WER of CUT FLOWERS 470 The American Florist. Oct. /J, CARNATIONS Jhe LEO IN ANY QUANTITY NO BETTER STOCK COMING TO THIS MARKET. WHOLESALE FLORISTS. 1217 Arch St., Store open from 7 A. M. to 8 P. M, PHILADELPHIA, PA. The Cleveland Cut Flower Company, WHOLESALE CUT FLOWERS, FLOBiSTS' SUPPLIES, WIRE DESIGNS. 52 and 54 High Street, CLEVELAND, OHIO. WELCH BROS. All Varlelias FLOWERS In Season. FANCY and DAGGER FERNS- FLORISTS' SUPPLIES all kinds. Long Distance Telephone, 6268-6267 Main. ^H. -"-v-^-- - « 84 HAWIEY STREET. ^V»V,\S"\'S%\S?VV\\S).l BOSTON. BARDY CUT FERNS. Write for Prices. TAMCV DAQQER Hinsdale, L* B.BR AGUE, Mm! Mdest, Largest and most reliable dealer in U. S. Michigan Cut Fiower Excliange, WM. DILCER, Mgr. Fancy Ferns, Sl.OO per 1000. Dagger Ferns, 90o per 1000. 38-40 IVIiami Ave.. DETROIT. MICH. FOR SOUTHERN WILD SMILAX (Where quality Is First Consideration) Write, Wire or Phone the Introducers, Caldwell The Woodsman Co., Evergreen, Ala. New Crop Southern Wild Smilax now ready in limited quantities. THE KERVAN COMPANY, Fresh Cut Evergreens for Decorating. FANCY FERNS AND MOSSES AT WHOLESAIE. 20 W. 27th Street, NEW YORK. Telbphoke 1619 Madison Sq. GALAX, FERNS, ETC. Green Galax (Ta 60^ per 1000 Cut Fancy Ferns @^1.00 per 1000 Cut Dagger Ferns @ 1. 00 per 1000 Cut Leucothoe Sprays @. 3.00 per lOOO New crop, flrst-class and fresh from the patch; will have Bronze Galax in Nov. Cash with order. J. N. PRITCHARD, Elk Park, N. C. The Choicest Paper. Ed. American Floeist:— Enclosed is $1 for another year's subscription to the American Florist. It is one of my choicest papers, bringing each week much pleasure and profit. John B. Rink. Wbol^ale power/arl^fe BOSTOK, Oct. 13. Roses, Beauty, best 15.00@25.00 " medium 8.00@12.00 " " oulls 50® 4.00 " Bride, Bridesmatd 1.00@ 3.00 " extra 4.00® 8.00 " Liberty 50® 6.00 Carnations 50® I.CO Fancy 1.00® 3.00 Lily of the yalley 3.00® 4.00 Smilax 8.00@12.00 Adiantum 75@ 1.00 Asparagus 3S.00@50.00 Gladiolus Colyille ^ 1.00® 1.50 Violets 50(g> .75 Chrysanthemums, ordinary 8.00(a),12'00 fancy 12.00@16.00 Philaselphia, Oct. 12. Roses, Tea 3.00® 5.00 " " extra 6.00® 8.00 " Liberty 4.00® 8.00 " Queen of Edgely, extra.... 12.00(5 35.00 firsts.... 6.00(9 8.00 " Beauty, extra 12.00@25.00 " " firsts 6.00® 8.00 Carnations 1.00® 3.00 Chrysanthemums, per doz., $2(g*4 16.00@35.00 Lily of the valley 3.00® 4.00 Cattleyas 60.00 Asparagus 25.00@50.00 Smilax ia.00®15.00 Violets 35@.75 Adiantum 1.00@ 1.50 Sweet peas 75® 1.00 BuiTALO, Got. 12. Roses, Beauty 3.00®25.00 " Bride, Bridesmaid, Meteor 1.00® 8.00 Carnations 1.00® 4.00 Harrlsii 15.00 Lily of the valley 2.00® 5.00 Asparagus, strings 40.00@50.00 Smilax 10.00@15.00 Adiantum 50® 1 00 Lilium Longifiorum 15.00 Chrysanthemums 5 00@2o.00 Violets 30® .60 HARDY CUT FERNS. FANCY OR DAGGER, 75c per 1000. Discount on large orders. GALAX, bronze or green, 75o per 1000; S6.50 per case of 10,000. Use our MOUNTAIN LAUR'L for your decorations, 4c, 5o and 8c per yd. Made fresh daily from the woods. BRANCH LAUREL, 35c per large bundle. Tel. Office, New Salem, Mass. Mllllnglon, Mass. Tiie Piiiladelpliia Wlioiesaie Flower MaM 1235-7 Filbert St., PHILADELPHIA. Open from T A. M. to 6 P. M. Telephones. G3LAX LEAVES. Brilliant Bronze or Green. Selected stock, full count, 11.00 per lOOO; «3.75 per 50OO. Sphagnum Moss, clean picked stock, large bale, SI. 75 each ; by freight, $2410 each. All Kinds if Decorative Greens and Florists' Supplies. Tel. 507 Madison L. J. KRESHOVER, Square. 110-112 W. 27th St., New Yorli. ALWAYS MENTION THE .....AMERICAN nORIST ■WHEN WRITING ADVERTISERS NEW CROP SOUTHERN WILD SMILAX. Best quality, 25 lb. case, S3.50; 50 lb. case, 47.00. We carry the finest and most complete line of Decorative Evergreens and Florists' Supplies. Our specialties are DAGGER and FANCY FERNS, Al quality, $1 00 per 1000. Discount on larger orders. BRILLIANT BRONZE and GREEN CALAX, SI. 00 per 1000. Laurel Festooning, good and full, handmade 5c and 6c per yd. Green and Sphagnum Moss, $1.00 per bbl. Sphagnum Moss, 50c per bag; 5 bags, $2.00. Ivy Leaves. S4.00 per lOOO. Sprengeri, 3.5c and 50c per bunch. /Isparagus Plumosus, 60c per bunch or string. Leucothoe Sprays, $1.00 per 100: $7 50 per ICOO. We also carry a full line of Florists Supplies such as Tin Foil, Cat Wire, Corrugated Boxes, all sizes, Folding Boxes, Gibbons, all sizes anS colors, Koral Letters, Block Letters, Wire Designs, Cycas Leaves, Etc., Etc. Our stock is of the best quality and at the most reasonable rates. Please write for our price list. Orders by mail, telephone or telegraph will receive our most careful and prompt attention. HENRY M. ROBINSON & CO., L. D. 'Phone 2618 Main. 8 and 11 Province St., Boston, Mass. Please mention the American Florist when writing. WHOLESALE FLORISTS. Bell and Keystone Phones. 1220 Filbert Street, PHILTKDELPHIA. Please mention the American Florist when writing. igo4. The American Florist. 471 JOHN I. RAYNOR ARE THE BEST PRODUCT OF THE BEST GROWERS FOR THE NEW YORK MARKET. Adlantom Croweanom Sold here Exclaslvely. 49 W. 28th Street, NEW YORK. Tel. 1998 Madison Square. YOUNG & NUGENT Telephone 20S5 Madison sV WhOlCSSlC FlOriSlSl CATTLEYAS. GARDENIAS. ROSES. CARNATIONS and all seasonable novel- ties. With our long experience in shipping, and competent assistants in our packing department, \ve are in a position to guarantee out-of-town customers who place their orders ^vith us that they v/ill not be disappointed. Walter F. Sheridan, Wholesale Florist, TalephoB* 903 Madison SqTutra. 39 West 28tli St., NEW TOBX. Talaphons No. 766 Madison Squara, MOORE, HENTZ & NASH Wholesale Commission Florists. 66 and 67 Wast 26lh SI. NEW YORK CITT; Advice ot sale note daily. Statement and check weekly. All consignments, large or small, receive the same attention. CORRESPONDENCE INVITED, mimuWILLUM GHORMLEY, Daily Receiver and Shipper ot Fresh Cut Flowers. Orchids, Roses, Carnations, Vaiiey, Lilies, etc. I Mephones 2200 and 2201 Madison Square. 57 West 28th Street, NEW YORK CITY. JOHN YOUNG, Special American Beauties, Surpassing Carnations, Lily of the Valley, Orchids and all Seasonable Flowers. 61 West 28t]i St., NEW TORK. Telephone 1905 Madison Squure. THE RECOGNIZED HEADQUARTERS IN NEW YORK CITY FOR Violets and Carnations GROWERS and BUYERS make a note of this. It will be to your advantage. WM. H. GUNTHER. 30 Wast 29th Street, NEW YORK. Telephone 651 Madison Square. THOMASYOUNGJr. WHOLESALE fLOWIST. CHOICEST CUT FLOWERS. 43 W. 28tti St., NEW YORK CITY. A NEW COMMISSION HOUSE READY FOR BUSINESS. JOSEPH S. FENRIGH 48 W. 30th Street, NEW YORK. Tbl. 325 Madisok Sq. N.Y. GUT FLOWER EXCHANGE Coogan BIdg. 6th Ave. and W. 26th St., New York. Open for Cot Flower Sale, at 6 o'oloob Every Morning DESIRABLE WALL SPACE TO RENT FOR ADVERTISING. JOHN DONALDSON, Secretary. Choice Carnations. Seiected Roses. Traendly&Sclieiick NEW YORK CITY, 44 W. 28th Street, Cut Flower Exchange. New Telephone No. 798 & 799 Madison Sq. Wbol^jale power/\arK^ Nbw York, Oct. 12. Roses, Beauty, best 5.00@20.00 medium I.OO® 4.00 " culls 60® 1.00 " Liberty, best 6.00@10.00 " " medium 2.f0@ 5.00 " " culls 50@ 1.00 Bride, Bridesmaid, G. Gate .50® 6.00 Kaiserin, Carnot 50@ 6.00 Carnations 50® 2.00 *' fancy and novelties 2 00® 4.00 Lily of the valley 60® -2.00 Lilies 6.00@10.00 SmUax 5.00®10.00 Adiantum 10® .60 Asparagus 26.00®60.00 Gardenias 2 00® 6.00 Violets 35® .60 Chrysanthemums, per doz.,50c®3.00 Charles IVIillang WHOLESALE FLORIST. Conservatory connected from which I can ship ferns and decorative plants promptly. 50 W. 29th St. NEW YORK. Tel. 3860 and 3861 Madison Square. It is good business policy ^ ^ ^ to mention the «^ '^ ^ American Florist when writine to an advertiser FORD BROS. Receivers and Shippers of Fresh Flowers HI West 30tli St., NEW YOBS. Telephones 3870-3871 Madison So. REPRESENTING EMINENT GROWERS. Julius Lang 53 West 30th Street, NEW YORK. COMMISSION DEALER in FLOWERS Telephone 280 Madison Souabi;. ALEX. J. GUTTMAN, Wholesale Commission florist, Ml varieties of Cut Flowers in season at right prices, and of the BEST QUALITY. 52 W. 29th Street, NEW YORK CITY. Telephone 1664 and 1665 Madison Square. NEW YORK GUT FLOWER GO. 55 and 57 West 26th St., WHOLESALE FLORISTS. Dally Reports. Weekly Paymentai Telephone J. A. MILLANQ, 756 Madison Sq. Manasib. CARNATIONS specialty. CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED. Prompt Payments. Establlahed 1 89 1 Alfred H. Langjahr, ^^n^w^k^*^ Telephone 3924 Madison Sq. EDW. C. HORAN 55 WEST 28TH STREET, 9 Telephone 421 Madison Square. .NEW YORK. Oyi FLOWERS AX WHOLESALE. 472 The American Florist. Oct. 15^ INTERNATIONAL FLOWER DELIVERY. NEW YORK. Steamer Gifts Orders for flowers in any form carefully filled and delivered by special messenger on board any steamer on day of departure from New York. THOS. YOUNG, JR. 43 W. 28th St., NEW YORK CITY. Please mention the American Florist when writing. SAN FRANCISCO. TELEPHONE MAIN t023. SIEVERS & BOLAND, Floral Artists, 88 Post Street, SAN FRANCISCO, CAL. [ INDIANAPOLIS. Bertennano Bros. Co., FLORISTS, 1 241 Massachusetts Ave., INDIANAPOLIS, ND, ftease mention the A merican Florist when writing. ST. LOUIS. Fred. C. Weber, FLORIST, 4820-4328 Olive St., ST. LOUIS, MO. Establiahed 1873, L Ditt. 'Phone Lindell 196 NL DENVER. T J. A. he Park Floral Co. A. vAL^TiNE. DENVER, COLO. MILWAUKEE. C. C. Pollworth Go. MILWAUKEE, WIS. Will take proper care of your orders in WISCONSIN. Hease mention the American Florist when writing. CHICAGO. Established 1857. The Geo. Wittbold Go. 1657 Buckingham Place, CHICAGO. Growers and importers. The oldest and leading house in Central and Western United States. Decorative plants a specialty. Mail and Wire Orders Get Prompt attention. One Issue Worth Subscription. Am. Florist Co.: — Please inform me when my subscription expires as I do not care to miss a single issue of your valued paper. One issue is often worth more than the subscription price. Mes. W. F. Stevens. PASSENGER STEAMSHIP MOVEMENTS. The tables herewith give the scheduled time of departure of ocean steamships osrry- Ing flrgt-claBB passengers from the principal American and foreign ports, covering the spae* of two weeks Crom date of this iBsne of the AMERICAN FI.ORIST. Unch disappointment often results firom attenxptg to forward flowers for steamer delivery by express, to the oar* of the ship's steward or otherwise. The carriers of these packages are not Infrequently refused adoiisslon on board and even those delivered on board are not always certain to reach the parties for whom they were Intended. Hence florists In Interior cities having orders for the delivery ot flowers to passengers on oat-going steamers are advised to Intrust the flUlng of snch orders to some reliable florist In the port of depairture, irho understands the necessary details and formalities and has the focllltles for attending to It properly. For the addresses of such firms we refer our readers to the advertisement! on this page: FROM TO New York Liverpool New York :.' Montreal New York Glasgo^v New York Hamburg New York " NewYork ;» New York Copenhagen NewYork NewYork Glasgow NewYork LoDdon NewYork *• NewYork Liverpool NewYork u New York »4 NewYork 4> NewYork Southampton NewYork •' NewYork Ant%verp NewYork NewYork Havre NewYork n NewYork Rotterdam NewYork »» NewYork Genoa New York Bremen Liverpool Boston Montreal Montreal •• STEAMER Lucania Umbria Ivernia Tunisian Ionian Numidian Bluecher Deutschland Pennsylvania Hekia Hellig Olva Furnessia Minoetonka Mesaba Oceanic Arabic Teutonic Celtic New York St. Paul Vaderland Kroonland La Lorraine La Bretagne Ryndam Noordam Liguria Main Devonian Winifredian Kensington Dominion •LINE 10 10 11 11 12 18 14 14 16 IS DAY Sat. Oct, Sat. Oct. Sat. Oct, Fri. Oct, Fri. Oct, Thur. Oct Thur. Oct, Thur. Oct Sat. Oct Sat. Oct. Wed. Oct. Sat. Oct. Sat. Oct. Sat. Oct, Wed. Oct. Fri. Oct. Wed. Oct. Fri. Oct, Sat. Oct. Sat. Oct. Sat. Oct. Sat. Oct. Thur. Oct, Thur. Oct Wed. Oct, Wed. Oct, Wed. Oct. Thur. Oct. Wed. Oct, Wed. Oct, Sat. Oct, Sat. Oct, 22, Noon. 29, 9:00 a. m, 29, 1:00 p. m. 21, 28 20' 11:00 a.m. 20, 27, 2:00 p. m, 7:00 a. m. 8:30 a. m. 2:00 p. m. 2:00 p. m, Noon. 4:00 p. m. 9:00 a. m. 2:00 p. m. 3:00 p. m. 10:00 a. m, 7:00 a. m. 9:80 a. m, 9:80 a. m, 10:30 a. m, 10:30 a. m. 10:00 a. m. 27, 10:00 a. m. 19, 10:00 a. m. 26 10:00 a. m. 26, 11:00 a. m. 27, 11:00 a. m. 19, 6:00 «.m. 26, 10:30 a. m. 22, Daylight. 89, Daylight. 22, 26, 22, 22, 29, 19, 21, 26, 28, 22, 29, 22, 29, . 20, DUE ABOUT Oct. 27 Nov. 6 Nov. 6 Oct. 29 Nov. 6 Oct. 30 Oct. 30 Nov. 3 Nov. 9 Nov. 1 Nov. 5 Nov. 1 Nov. 1 Nov. S Oct. 26 Oct. 29 Nov. 3 Nov. 4- Oct. 28 Nov. 4 Oct. 30 Nov. t Oct. 2» Nov. 6 Oct. 27 Nov. 5 Nov. 10 Nov. 7 Oct. 29 Nov. 6 Oct. 31 *1 Cunard; 2 Allen-State; 8 Hamburg-American; 4 Scandinavian-American; Anchor Line; 6 Atlantic Transport; 7 \Vhite Star; 8 American; 9 Red Star; 10 French; II Holland-American; 12 Italian Royal Mail; 18 North German Lloyd; 14 Leyland; 15 Dominion. DETROIT. JOHN BREITMEYER'S SONS Cor. MIAMI and GRATIOT AVES. DETROIT, MICH. Artistic Designs, .j* .a* .j>.jt High Grade Cut Blooms. We cover all Michigan points and good sections of Ohio, Indiana and Canada. Please mention the American Florist when writinrr, CHICAGO. P.J.HAISWIRTH Auditorium Annex, ^^ CHICAGO. Mail, telegraph or telephone orders filled promptly in best style. Please mention the American Florist when writing. A Paying Investment. American Flohist Co.: — Our adver- tisement in your paper has done remark- ably well. We are almost sold out of carnation plants so please discontinue it. A. Gabdekb & Co. Indianapolis Floral Co. 839 Ft. Wayne Avenue, iMniAHAPniK iND^ WHOLESALE Commission Florists. ALL ORDERS PROMPTLY FILLED IN BEST POSSIBLE MANNER. Consignments Solicited. W^e are in positioa to give prompt and liberal returns on all con- signments. WANTED, Bulbs. We want to buy in lots of 1,000 to 10,000' each the tollowing: TULIPS, select mixtures, CROCUS, HYACINTHS, separate colors mixed, NARCISSUS, all kinds, LILIES. Please mention the A merican Florist when writing, BOIOIET GREEN Best quality at lowest rates. We gather our own GREENS and bring bv our own boat direct. I^" Also CHRISTMAS TREES. Northern Michigan Evergreen Nursery, SCHOONER GEO. L. WRENN. S. W Cor. Clark St. H. Schuenemann, Capt. Bridge CHICAGO. Please mention the American Florist when writing. igo4. The American Florist. 473 HENNICOn BROS. COMPANY Our reputation has always been that we fill orders when others fail, rates. Following is the current market, subject to change : Chrysanthemums Fancy, large $3.00 per dozen AMERICAN BEAUTY Per dozen 30-36-inch Stem ..$3.00 24-inch stem 2.50 20-inch stem 2.00 i6-inch stem 1.50 12-inch stem i.OO Short stem $3.00 to $4.00 per 100 All stock in season at lowest market Chrysanthemums Medium $1.50 to $2.00 per dozen Per 100 Brides, and Maids $2 00 to $5.00 Meteors and Gates 2.00 to Liberty 3.00 to Kaiserin 3.00 to Carnations 1.00 to Valley 2.00 to Asparagus Sprengeri 2.00 to Aspargus, per string, 40c to 50c 5.00 6.00 8.00 2.00 4.00 3.00 Chrysanthemums Common 7Sc to $1.00 per dozen Per 100 Ferns per 1,000, $1.00, $ .15 Galax, Green per 1000, $1.25 .15 Galax, Bronze per lOOO, 1.50 .20 Leucothoe 75 Adiantum 75 to 1.00 Smilax per doz., $1.50 10.00 KENNICOTT BROTHERS CONPSNY, 40-42-44 Randolph Street, OHXOA.OO. wHOLESAu CHA$. F. EDGAR S CO., uhl -DAILY RECEIVERS AND SHIPPERS OF- Hi^lx^Grira-cio Stools: ROSES, CARNATIONS, ADIANTUM, SMILAX, ASPARAGUS, Etc. 1516 and 1518 Sansom St., rA'i;:.'^.' " rniLADEi rillA, PA. VAIGHAN & SPERRY, 60 Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO. Wholesale Commission Florists And Dealers in FLORISTS All Cut Flowers at Ruling ' SUPPLIES. ■Wlarket Prices. FINE LARGE CHRYSANTHEMUMS, DOUBLE and SINGLE VIOLETS, I OUR SPECIALTIES. FANCY COX FLOWeRS SPEICIAL-TV. If you want Choice Cut Flowers at anj' time or all the time, send to CHARLES W. McKELLAR, 51 Wabash Avenue, OHIC^OO. — Western Headquarters for Choice rkDtf^MirtC FANCY VALLEY, VIOLETS BEAUTIES, TEA ROSES, \/l\\^rill^9) CARNATIONS and CHRYSANTHEMUMS. Wild Smilax, Asparagus, Adiantum, Smilax, Fancy Ferns always in abuadance. Also a com- plete line or all Florists' Supplies, Novelties andWira Work. LONG DISTANCE 'PHONE, CENTRAL 3S98, AUTO. 3623. SINNER BROS. Wholesale Growers fl||T CI nUf CDC and Shippers ofUUi rLUIlElld 68 WABASH AVENUE, CHICAGO, ILL. With the Flower Telephone- Growers' Co. Central 3067. All telephone and telegraph orders given prompt attention. GALAX! GALAX! GALAX! Calax, Bronze or Qreen, SI.OO per lOOO. Ferns. Dagger or Fancy, 75o per lOOO. Ivy Leaves. Eng- lish, $5 00 per 1000. Sphagnum Moss. 60c per bbl. sack. Wire Designs, Letters, Tin Foil, Etc. H. L. MENAND, 34 Williams St., Albany, N. Y. L. D. Telephones. CHAS. CHADWIGK, COR. FULTON & LAGRAVE, Grand Rapids, Mich. WHOLESALE and RETAIL FLORISL High-Grade Cut Blooms. Carnations, Roses, 'Mums, Violets, Etc Choice American Beauties a Specialty. Artistic Designs on Short Notice. Good Shipping Facilities to all Michigan Points. A TRIAL ORDER SOLICITED. JOHN WOLf, Wholesale and Retail Florist, SAVANNAH, GA. ESPECIALLY CONVENIENT FOR THE SOUTHERN TRADE. Largest Grower of VALLEY in the South, also CAfeN ATIONS, ROSES and BULB- OUS FLOWERS. Long Distance Telephone Connections. Always mention the American FIo- rist when you order stock. ,jt HIGH-GRAPE SOUTHERN WILD SMILAX. ^nd Florists- Hardy Decorative Suppli«. SPECIAL FACILITIES FOR HANDLING LARGE ORDERS. WRITE, WIRE OR PHONE. E. A. BEAVEN. (Formerly of Caldwell, The Woodsman Company) EVERGREEN. ALA. 474 The American Florist. AMERICAN SEED TRADE ASSOCUTION. Chas. N. Page, Des Moines, la., Pres. ; L. L. May. St. Paul, Minn., First Vice-Pres. ; C. E. Kendel, Cleveland, O., Sec'y and Treas. Twenty -third annual convention, June, 1905. Jf Visited New York. — Samuel Cole, of Ventura, Cal., returning from Europe. Sweet pea stocks are reported pretty well sold out of first hands on the Pacific coast. New York.— Philippe de Vilmorin and wife sailed for Europe on the steamship La Savoie, October 6. Winnipeg, Can.— William Rennie has opened a branch store in this city, with J. 0. Purvis as manager. The announcement is made of the com- ing marriage of Miss Virginia Braslan to John B. Calhoun, at San Jose, Cal., Oc- tober 26. Denton, Tex.— Fire on the morning of September 30 destroyed the seed ware- house and contents of the Planters Com- press Company. The loss will be about $3,000. Onion sets at Chicago stored in the field have not improved recently and whites are reported going back and price is firmer. Reds are more in evidence than yellows. Visited Chicago:— Arthur G. Lee, Fort Smith, Ark.; A. Corneli of the Schisler- Corneli Seed Company, St. Louis; Lester R. Morse of Santa Clara, Cal., returning from Europe. W. W. Rawson, of Arlington, Mass., has been nominated by the republican convention of the Third Councillor dis- trict of Massachusetts as a candidate for the governor's council. Vaughan's Seed Store, New York, is making a window display of Port Arthur in miniature, the landscape clothed with dwarfed Japanese shrubs. The display attracts considerable attention. A Ventura county, California grower reports, October 5, that Lima bean or- ders will probably be filled in full, but pole varieties, like Kentucky Wonder, Creaseback, etc., will show a shortage of twenty-five or thirty-five per cent. Jackson, Mich. — S. M. Isbell & Com- pany are understood to have bought the contract orders and good will of the Harry N. Hammond Seed Company, of Bay City, Mich. They do not take the seed stock. Some of the heads of depart- ments of the old firm have been engaged by Isbell & Company, and the business will all be carried on at Jackson as usual. Charleyolx, Mich.— The D. M. Ferry warehouse, with contents, was totally destroyed by fire on the night of October 6. The loss on buildings was $15,000, oil the contents $30,000. It was par- tially insured. The fire originated in spontaneous combustion. The business was established in Charlevoix twelve years ago and employed about fifty peo- ple all winter. About three-fourths of the crop was in the warehouse, amount- ing to 15,000 bushels. Panama's Hew Tariff Law. Under date of July 5 the national con- Tention of Panama passed a law which establishes a new tariff of import duties, and also modifies the tariffs of export duties and of fees payable to Panama consuls for the certification of invoices, etc. The law took effect October 12, 1904. In Class 1, articles free of duty, are enumerated live plants, seeds, slips and shoots of vines. New Canadian Customs Rules. A new customs regulation regarding the tariff took effect on October 1, and we are enclosing you a copy of the new form of certificate, which is required to be endorsed on all invoices. It is also necessary now that two invoices be filed with the customs department. Also find enclosed the new form of invoice which the department is demanding. It will be well for all shippers of goods into Canada to take notice of these new regulations in order that they may save their cus- tomers time and trouble in clearing their goods. J. Gammage & Sons. Surtax Certificate— L. "Whereas, German goods are subject to surtax in Canada, I certify that none of the articles in- cluded in this invoice are the produce or manu- facture of Germany and that the chief value of none of said articles was produced in Germany save and except all articles opposite which the word 'Germany' is written on this invoice." Form M. I, the undersigned, do hereby certify as follows; (1) That f am the (a) e.xporter of'the goods in the within invoice mentioned or de- scribed. (2) That the said invoice is in all respects cor- rect and true. (3) That the said invoice contains a true and full statement, showing the price actually paid or to be paid for the said goods, the actual quan- tity thereof and all charges thereon. (4) That the said invoice also exhibits the fair market value of the said goods at the time and place of their direct exportation to Canada and as when sold at the time and place in like quan- tity and condition for home consumption in the principal markets of the country whence ex- ported directly to Canada without any discount or deduction for cash, or on account of any draw- back or bounty, or on account of any royalty actually payable thereon or payable thereon when sold for home consumption, but not payable when exported, or on account of the exportation thereof or for any special consideration whatever. (5) That no different invoice of the goods mentioned in said invoice has been or will be fur- nished to any one: and (6) That no arrangement or understanding affecting the purchase price of the said goods has been or will be made or entered into between the said exporter and purchaser or by any one on be- half of either of them, either by way of discount, rebate, salary, compensation or in' any manner whatsoever other than shown in the said in- voice. Signature (a) Insert the word partner, manager, chief clerk or principal official, giving rank, as the case may be. The Vilmorin Monument. (to be erected in PARIS, FRANCE.) The eminent services rendered to agriculture and horticulture by Henry de Vilmorin are well known. His premature death has had a sad echo in the agricultural and horticultural world, not only in France but in other countries as well. The regrets which his death has caused, the sym- pathies whicli continue to honor his 'memory, must necessarily call attention again to the entire work accomplished during more than a century by the Vilmorin family, whose name is justly and universally esteemed. In fact during four generations the heads of the Vilmorin family, — Philippe Victoire de Vilmorin, his son Philippe Andre, then his grandson Louis, and lastly his great grandson Henry, — have suc- cessively associated the name Vilmorin with the progress made in agriculture and horticulture within the past 150 years. It is the Vilmorins who introduced and made popular in the gardens, in the forests, and in the fields, a very large num- ber of well known useful vegetables and seeds, some of which were obtained in their experiment gardens, and others imported into France from distant countries. To recapitulate, we can say that without the Vilmorins there would perhaps be a little less grain in the fields, but without any doubt, less sugar in our beets and certainly less flowers in our gardens. It is this long and immense work accomplished by the Vilmorins which we propose to honor. All those who are interested in agri- cultural and horticultural progress will doubtless think it just to perpetuate their memory by a monument worthy of the services which they have rendered and will, no doubt take part in the subscription started to this end. The members of the Vilmorin committee in the United States are: Charles S. Sargent, director of the Arnold Arboretum and Professor of Harvard University, Boston. Mass.; William McMurtrie, ex-president of the Chemists' Association, of New York"; and D. M Ferry, president of D. M. Ferry & Company, Detroit. Mich. Remittances, large or small, made to either of the above, will be acknowledged and forwarded. [The amount of each individual subscription is not so important as that each one who appreci- ates the great work above mentioned testify in this way his remembrance of it.— Ed.] Springfield, Mass.— F. M. Smith is building an addition to his greenhouses. Malta, O.— W. C. Scovell has built a carnation house 23x67 feet and of most modern construction. The plants are looking fine. This has been a very suc- cessful year with him. FoxBORO, Mass.— Someone entered the greenhouses of A. F. Belcher and took away all the white flowers intended for a shield which the fire department was to send as a tribute to a deceased mem- ber. Tamaroa, III. — The Arendt Bulb Com- pany, having disposed of its stock of peonies and gladioli, is increasing the already large plantings of daffodils, which are being grown for cut flowers, the soil being evidently well adapted for this bulb. (Place and Date)_ Invoice of_ purchased Rv From of of To be shipped per Marks and Numbers on ' Packages ^Quantity and Description of Goods. Fair market value as sold for. , . home consumption. Selling price to the purchaser — in Canada STYLE OF INVOICE REQUIRED BY CANADIAN CUSTOMS. igo4. The American Florist. 475 NEW HARDY ANNUAL. The Gold Medal Carmine-Flowered Tobacco Plant Nicotiana Sanderae Seeds in original packets from all seedsmen throughout the United States. Gold Medal, London, 1903. Gold Medal. Royal Horticultural Society of England, 1904. First- class Certificate and Barksean Medal by 24 mem- bers of Floral Committee, R. H. Society. Particulars, colored illustrations, etc., from SANDER & SONS, Vri^t^l"^^' WHOLESALB AGENTS FOB THE UNITED STATES: HENRY A. DREER. Chestnut St.. Philadelphia, Pa. J. M. THORBURN Cortlandt St., New York. VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE, Chicago and New York. Please mention the A merican Florist when writing;. ONION Writd for samples and prices. VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE, Chicago. fiease mention tke American Florist when wricine. CUCUMBER SEED. Nichols Medium Groan. Cucumber seed grown in California is stronger in vitality and is more prolific than seed grown elsewhere. This has been cooclusively demonstrated. We make a specialty of growing only this variety, and can fill all orders promptly. Write for price stating quantity desired. JOHNSON & MUSSER SEED CO., 113 N. Main St., LOS ANGELES, CAL. FUase mention the A merican J^iorist when writing H. WREDE, LUNEBURG, GERMANY, Lily of the Valley. Cold Modal HamburOi Novamber 1897. 1000 strong Pips, 85.0]. Cash with Order. t^ase mention the A merican Florist when writings MUSHROOM SPAWN. Frequent importationi [ from Engfland. Always [fresli and lively. J.J. Sfyer, Concordville, Pa. Please mention the American Florist when writing, A Sure Money-Maker PLANT NOW Narcissus Alba Plena Odorata, per lOOO $5.00 Nafcissus Poeticus, single, per 1000 3.50 Strong Al home grown stock. Write for prices on large lots. H. A. . JA-HIV, New Badford, Mass. Please mention the A merican Florist wJien writing. In six distinct named kinds, very low to the trade, in white blush, rose variegated, red and crimson. $1.50 per doz., $8.00 per 100; $75.tO per 1000. 600 at 1000 rate. In six separate colors, black, blue, red, white, purple and yellow, in nice plants, $3.00 per 1000; by mail 50c per 100. F. A. BALLER, Bloomington, III. Please mention the A merican Florist when writing. National Florists' Board of Trade, Offica: B6 Pine Street, Naw Yerk. Credit Reference Book, A subscription to our Credit List will cost you $10 a year, and it may save you tlOO the first month. Special Reports. We make a specialty of this part of our work. Collectiois. We collect slow and doubtful accounts. Wbv not go through your books at once •nd send us all the olaimi that are in arrearsF -SPECIAL OFFER OF Bulbs and Decorative Plants Per 100 Lilium Harrisii, 5 to 7-in $ 3.60 " " 7 to 9-in 8.00 " Candidum, 22 ctm 4.50 Calla Ethiopica, l| to If-in 6.00 Hyacinth, Roman White, 12 to IS ctm. per 1000 $24.00 Asparagus Plumosus Robustus 4.00 " Plumosus 3.00 " Sprengeri 2.S0 Pteris Tremula 2,50 Pleris Argyrea 2 SO Smali Ferns for dishes, full list of best dwarf varieties, per 1000 $2S.OO 3.00 Small Palms for Center Plants to dishes, 2i-inch pots, 6 to 8 inches high. Areca Lulescens 6.00 Kenlia Belmoreana 8.00 Narcissus, VonSion, select $12 00 Single Dutch Hyacinths, named colors, per 1000, JS26.00 Per 100 Deutzia Gracilis, for potting, 12 to 1 S-in. 6.00 IS to iS-inch 8.00 Deutzia Lemoinei (grand for pots) IS to 18-inch 8.00 18 to 24-inch 10.00 Celestial Pepper, S-inch pot plants IS.OO Euphorbia Jacquinifolia, grand for winter pot plants, 3-inch. 8.00 4-inch... 12.00 Poinsettias, young fresh stock, just right for pans, 2i-inch 5.00 Chinese Primula, Alba and Rosea, 2i-in. 2.00 Primula Forbesi, 2j-in 2.00 Each Latania Borbonica. 24-in., S to 7 leaves, 7-in. pot $1.00 28-in., 6 to 8 leaves, 8-in. pot I.50 28 to 30-in,, 7 to 9 leaves, 10-in. pot 2.S0 Cycas Revoluta, 10 to 12 leaves i.oo " " 12 to IS leaves 1.50 The Storrs & Harrison Co. PAINESVILLE, OHIO. Please mention the A merican Florist when writing FALL BULBS FORCING Best Qualifies. AND BEDDING. Closest Prices. Japanese Lilium Longiflorum. 7-9-inch $4.25 per 100; $36.00 per 1000 9.10-inch $7.25 per 100: $65.00 per 1000 FREESIA REFRAGTA ALBA. BERMUDA, CALIFORNIA and FRENCH Crown, Choice Bulbs, S3.00 par 1000. ICO lODO Narcissus, Emperor 2.60 23.00 Kmprtss 2.75 25.00 " Horsfleldii 2 00 17.00 " Sir Watkin 2.00 18.00 " Single Von Sion 1,00 8.50 CALIFORNIA GALLAS. First size $3,501 per 100 Select 6.50 per 100 Write for prices on larger lots. 100 1000 Named Hyacinths, strictly 1st size % 7.50 $70.00 Second size, 5.50 50.00 Bedding Hyacinths, 3.50 30.00 Bedding Tulips, s Dgle mixed 75 6.00 double mixed 90 7.E0 Write for prices on quantity or items not enumerated above, tor Florists, mailed free for tlie asking. VAUGHSN'S SEED STORE, CHICAGO, NEW YORK, 84 and 86 Randorph Street. 14 Barclay Street. Please mention the American Florist when writinz- For a complete list see our Fall Book IMPORTED PLANTS. CATTLEYA TRIAN/E Just arrived from the Tropics in SPLENDID CONDITION. Write for special price, stating quantity you can use. GASIOlEDnNnMEflE The EVCREH B. CLARK CO., Milford, Conn. 'S9&-^ii%r Crop Seeds: Ttirxiij*, IBeet: axid. Oialozx. SWEET CORN PROMISES WELL. WRITE FOR QUOTATIONS. 476 The American Florist. Oct. 15, The Nursery Trade AMERICAN ASSOQATION OF NURSERYMEN. E. W. Kirkpatrick.McKinney,Tex.,Pres.: C. L. Watrous, Des Moines, la., Vice-Pres.; George C. Seager, Rochester, N. Y., Sec'y. Thirtieth annual convention, West Baden Springs, Ind. , June, 1905. Buffalo, N. Y.— The Spencer Seedless Apple Company, which will conduct a nursery business, with its principal office in Bufi'alo, has been incorporated, with a capital stock of $50,000. The directors are George L. Knight, Willard P. Small and Clifford P. Fell. Thb third annual convention of the National Nut Growers' Association will be held at St. Louis, Mo., October 26-28, 1904. The headquarters will be at the Epworth hotel and it is expected that the sessions will be held in the University Library building, World's Fair grounds. James F. Wilson, of Poulan, Ga., is sec- retary of the association. North Yakima, Wash. The new nursery of Ingalls & Camp- bell, three and one- half miles west of this city, is now planted with 250,000 trees. A large space is given this year to peaches, but next season three times the present number will be raised. Mr. Ingalls states that this year the main call has been for Blbertas. The soil of the nursery is free from sand or rocks and very rich. Its slope is admirable for thorough and easy irrigation. The number of trees now growing, 250,000, will be increased next year to more than three times that num- ber. Next year the growing of shade and ornamental trees, shrubbery, roses, etc., will be begun. Device for Laying Dust. A writer in a motor car paper suggests an application of chemical salts to roads as a means of laying the dust. "Calcium chloride is practically," the writer says, "a waste by-product of several manufac- turing processes— for example, the extrac- tion of copper from burnt pyrites, Wel- don's chlorine process, the ammonia soda process, and the manufacture of chlorate of potash. It is highly deliquescent and soluble in water. Strong solutions of this applied to the roads would keep them almost permanently damp." The writer claims that "it would be cheaper than oils and would be without their objectionable odor, and being a neutral salt, would be harmless to motor-car tires, etc." "If this be true," the editor of the motor journal says, "magnesium chloride, slightly more expensive but still a cheap salt, ought to be quite as effec- tive. It occurs in large quantities In combination with chloride of potash in the Stassfurt mines in Germany, and is also a by-product of manufacturing pro- British Trade Topics. The autumn rose show, held at the Royal Horticultural Society's hall in London recently, was in every way successful. The entries were numerous, the quality wasgood and the attendance of visitors unusually large. A prominent place was given to a large photograph of the late Dean Hole, the frame being enshrined in red and white roses. Some very fine groups were arranged by the trade. Paul& Sons, of Cheshunt, Herts, who carried off the premier prize in this section, had a well arranged collection of the latest novelties. Amongst these was the new American hybrid tea rose, David Harum, raised by the E. G. Hill Company in America. Messrs. Paul have tested the rose for two years, and are so fully satisfied with the result that they are now distributing it to their custo- mers. It is of 3 pleasing tint of rosy peach pink and was generally admired by the numerous visitors, who were also impressed as to its suitability for bedding. The stiver medal for the best hybrid was secured by A. Dickson &Sons, of Belfast, for Mildred Grant, a silvery white rose shaded and bordered with pink, which carried off the largest number of hon ors at the show of the national society in the Temple gardens in July. Geo. Prince, of Longworth, Berks, secured a silver medal for the best tea or noisette with E. V. Hermanos; this is of apricot- yellow tint, the reflex of petals being rosy carmine. Hugh Dickson, of Belfast, gained a gold medal for the new seedling hybrid tea, J. B. Clark, also a silver medal for the best rose other than a hybrid tea or noisette. A. Dickson & Sons also obtained a gold medal for their new single Irish Harmony, the blooms being of imposing proportions. The annual auction sales at the various nurseries around London are just com- pleted. Although trade has been gener- ally depressed all the year, the sales went off very well, and, as a rule, satisfactoiy prices were made. At the sale at H. B. May's nurseries, Edmonton, the ferns sold remarkably well. Mailer & Sons, of Lee, have had one of the biggest sales they have ever held, the lots totaling 1,700. Here heaths were a special feature and sold remarkably well. Next came a sale at South Woodford, at the nursery John Fraser & Company. The stock offered was in an exceptionally fine con- dition. Heaths, bouvardias, cyclamen, ivies, ampelopses and roses were amongst the special features of the sale. Success- ful sales have also been held at the nurseries of Gregory & Evans, and J. H. Thompson, Jr., Enfield. At the former sale a grand lot of heaths were disposed of at satisfactory prices. Taking the sales altogether, ampelopsis averaged from 3 shillings and 6 pence to 6 shillings, bouvardias from 3 shillings to 5 shillings, one or two new sorts going above that price. Amongst the heaths a great many went up 6 shillings a dozen in 4V^-inch pots, the longer stock making more. Cle- matis sold at 4 shillings and 6 pence to 6 shillings, some smaller plants going lower. Ivies made 6 shillings a dozen, one or two varieties reaching 10 shillings a dozen. Roses sold fairly well. The highest was from 25 to 26 shillings for extra large stock. Many sold at 24 shillings and even 12 to 18 shillings. Ferns were in demand, and in many instances the prices were equal to those made at Covent Garden at the present time. Solanums varied from 4 to 6 shillings. Lowell, Mass. Usually late September and early October finds the storemen craving for a frost to better the cut flower trade, but of all the years for early frosts this has been the one. With the early frost leveling all outside vegetation, the early demand for indoor stock has taxed the storemen to their utmost. In other words, we have been "up against it" during the past two weeks. In many cases it has been empty ice boxes. What few blooms there were, were soon taken at good figures, even if they ■were prematurely cut, With the appearance of chrysan- themums things will soon be righted. Business during the past two weeks has been very brisk, owing to many funeral and wedding orders. Lew Smith, of Tewksbury, vrho had as fine a crop of violets last season as one could wish to see, has had to throw them all out this year, owing to disease. Tingley has started to cut his chrysan- themums, which will exceed in supply this year those of last season. Patten had the decorations at the Runels-Cook nuptials, the biggest wed- ding so far this season. A. M. HOW TO EARN $20 to $50 PER WEEK. This is an advertisement but is worthy of your careful consideration, as it is a bonafide offer to the readers of the American Florist for their services this winter — whole or part time. If you mean business it will pay you to write to the Spaulding Company and get their proposition. Whether you are experienced in their line or not they will outfit you free and instruct you fully each week, so that you will positively make as much as stated above, in cash, and in addition thereto will receive many premiums, not cheap, trashy things but useful and valuable articles which they send their salesmen free, from time to time, by way of appreciation and encouragement. Working for them is not like representing an ordinary nursery concern, for they are nurserymen of national reputation and can be depended upon to fulfill all agreements with salesmen and customers. They will make life easy and prosperous for you if you give them the chance. Write them to-day for full particulars. ADDRESS SPAULDING NURSERY & ORCHARD CO., SPAULDING, ILL. California Privet. Packing Free. Per 100 1000 60,000 3 years, 2^2 to 3 feet $3.00 $28.00 50,000 2 years, 3 to 4 feet 2.7& 25.00 800 000 ayears, 2 to3 feet 2 25 20.00 200,000 2 yeaw, 20 to 24 inches 2.00 15.00 fO.OrO 2 years, 15 to 20 inches 1.75 12.00 400,000 1 year, 12 to 18 inches 1.00 8.00 Cuttings, Feh. and March, 8 in. .75 200 Trees, 3 years, heads 4 to 5 feet, each 20o Two and three year have been cut back and transplanted, which makes them very bushy, with fine roots. 600,000 ASPARAGUS ROOTS. Per 1000 Palmetto and Barr's Mammoth. 2-year.. .....83.00 Palmetto and Barr's Mammoth, 1-year 2.50 Write for Trade List. Remember, packing free on fall delivery. J. H. O'HAGAN, Little Silver, N. J> EivEB View NnasBBrBS. London Planes* stout and straight stems, beautiful heads, and fine roots grown on sandy grounds. The girth of these trees is in good proportion to the length. i ^ ■ Per 100 Per 1000 10-12 feet »18.00 $160.00 12-15 feet 21.00 200.00 Ko charges for packing and f. o. b. Rotterdam. JACs.SMITS,>-t<>>Naar(ien, Holland. A. B. C. Code, 5th edition used. CHOICE 0ALIF0R1IIA PRIVET. Well Branched and Rooted. 3-yr. old. Per 100 1000 2-yr. old. Per 100 lOOO 3 to 4 feet.. .S3 00 J28.00 3 to 4 feet.. .$2.50 $22.50 ZM to 3 feet 2.50 22.50 2 to 3 feet... 2.00 18.50 2 to 2Vi feet 2.00 17.00 \Vi to 2 feet 1.60 13.50 Packing free. Cash with order. ATLANTIC COAST NURSERIES, Office, 606 4th Avenue, Asb r N. J. 3904. The American Florist. 477 Clirnlnc CtnrL Clematis, pot-grown, in OUI pills OlUliH. leading var., with 60% Jackmanni, 3 to 4 feet high, 1 to 3 shoots. S65.UU per 1000. Clematis, fleld-grown, 2 to 3 years old, strong shoots, with 50% Jaolsmanni, S120.00 per 1000. Tree Roie>, in leading var., strong heads and stems, $160.00 per 10 0. Low budded Roses in leading var., 2 years old, $40.00 per 1000. Climbing Roses, in leading var., 3 to 4 feet high, with plenty of shoots, $70.00 per 1000 Turner Crimson Ramblers, 3 to 4 feet high, strong shoots, $50.00 per 1000. Caprifolium, (Honeysuckle) in var.: 5 feet high, strong shoots, $12.00 per 100. Viburnum Opulus. (Snowball), strong shrubs, 2 to 3 feet high, $70.00 per 1000. Lilacs, field-grown, 3 years old, in var , as Mary Legraye and Charles X„ $11.00 per 100. This quotation is only for a short while and you better take advantage of it at once. All other nursery stock prices upon application. Before buying your Holland grown nursery stock elsewhere, you should take advantage of our extremely low prices. We are headquarters for Roses, Hydrangea p. g., Rhododendrons, Azalea mollis, Pieonias and Ornamental trees. It will pay you to keep in touch with us and advise us of your wants. When in Holland don't forget to call on us, and inspect our nurseries. Gouda is our railroad depot. W. VAN KLEEF & SONS, Ths Nurseries, Boskoop, Holland. NO AGENTS. NO AGENTS. TREES and SHRUBS. FINE VARIETIES. LOW PRICES. For both Wholesale and Retail Trade. Send for catalogue. Peterson Wursery, ^■"••aara""- s...,. THE MOON For i Trees, Shrubs, Vines Your) and Small Fruits. Desoriptlye Illustrated Catalogue Fres THE WM. H. MOON OO. Morrisville, Pa. CALIFORNIA PRIVET. A large stock of extra fine, well furnished two year plants from one to four feet. Grades much higher than most stof k sent out. Satisfaction guaranteed. Get my prices before you place your order. Address CHAS. BLACK, hichtstown. Philadelphia Rambler. Flowers brighter and much more double than Crimson Rambler, strong grower, blooms earlier and does not bleach ont. 2!4-lnch plants $6 00 per 100; $50.00 per 1000 4-inoh plants 2 00perdoz.; 15.00 per 100 5-inch plants 3.00 per doz,; 22.50 per 100 The Conard & Jones Co., *"Vr^°' August Rolker & Sons, IMPORT TO ORDER MansMt Rose Stocks for grafting. Forolna Lllaos, Lily of the Valley, Palms, Bay and Box Trass, Decorative Plants and Shrubs, Etc. 31 Barclay SI. or P. 0. Box 752, MEW YORK. The Cottage Gardens Go. (Inoorporated.) Queens, Long Island, New York. Nursery Book, giving descriptions of nursery stock, peonies, etc., mailed upon application. Jacs Smifs, Ltd. ■^S.^.S (beanch at boskoop.) Wholesale Growers of gr'^^S- nursery stock, pot-grown forcing plants. Lilacs a specialty. Berlin and Hamburg Valley— the best quality. Catalogue free on demand. When in Europe please inspect our nurseries. NJUUDEN-BUSSUM, nur AmiMrdam, It onr R. R. Dtpol. Piease mention the American Florist when writing. Hardy Herbaceous Plants Now is the best time to purchase for early planting. All stock offered by us is thoroughly established and well rooted, and will make large flowering clumps next season. ANEMONES. JaponIca Alba, the best single white Elegantlsslma, beautiful satin rose. Exceedingly strong. Large field-grown clumps of above, $8.00 per 100. AQUILEGIA. No garden complete without these; also a valuable florists' flower. Long Spurred, mixed, strong, from 2H-inch pots, $5.00 per 100. Short Spurred, white, fine for cutting. From 2V^-inch pots, »5,00 per 100, ARABIS ALPINA. (Rock Cress). From 2}i-inch pots, $3.00 per 100. DELPHINIUM. Queen of Blues. A grand variety. From 2!4-inch pots. »3 00 per 100. DIGITALIS CLOXINIOIDES. (Foxglove). Finest mixed strain. From 3-lneh pots. S5 00 per 108. HONEYSU CKLE. Golden Leaved Japanese, one of the most attractive climbers. Hallsana. an exceedingly free bloomer. Large, two-year old field plants of above S6.00 per 100. IRIS GERMANICA. Six best florists' varieties, strong field divisions, 84.00 per 100. PHLOX. Ten fine varieties for cutting, strong field plants, $1.25 per dozen, $8.00 per 100. RUDBECKIA. Newmanil, from 3-inoh pots, $1.00 per 100. TRILOBA, Irom 3-inch pots, $5.00 per 100. Send for Fall List for varieties and complete descriptions. Nathan Smith & Son, ADRIAN. MICH. Please mention the A merican Florist when writing. ROSES! ROSES! A. ROBIGHON FILS, Olivet, Orleans, France. SPECIAL OFFER OF FIRST-CLASS STOCK AT LOW PRICES FOR AUTUMN DELIVERY Over Half a Million Dwarfs (Crafted). 50,000 Dwarf-Budded, Standards, Etc., also Fruit Tree Stock. Orders rapidly executed, and in rotation. 1904-S (Catalogue just out, and to be had Free on Application. For Fall Trade. WE OFFER AN IMMENSE STOCK OF WIER'S CUT LEAF MAPLES, TULIP TREES, AZALEA INDICA (Home Grown.) GARDENIAS, MAGNOLIA GRANDIFLORA, ORANGES and LEMONS (Grafted). RUBBERS. KENTIAS. LATANIAS, CHAM.SROPS, PHCENIX and a GENERAL LINE OF NURSERY STOCK. All Healthy and Clean. Write for prices. P. J. BERCKMANS CO., Inc., FruHland Nurseries, AUGUSTA, GA. Please mention the Amr-ican Florist when writings James Kin^ Nursery, PEONIES, named sorts or mixtures. PHLOXES, finest sorts. HARDY PERENNIALS. SHRUBS, in variety. TREES, all sizes. WRITE FOR TRADE LIST. ELNHURST, ILLINOIS. PHONE 312. Please mention the A merican Florist when writing. -\r IS :b o o I i3t THE BEST ROSE NOVELTY Dwarf Crimson Vaugjian's Rambler iS^"^^ NEW YORK. ORDERS BOOKED NOW. Piease mention the American Florist when writing. PEONIES. Festivft Maxima J35.00 per 180 Fine White, generally called Queen Victoria , 9.00 per 100 Rose, tbe tail-growinlg, heavy-bloom- ing variety e.OOperlOO For other varieties or lOOO rate write GILBERT H. WILD, Sarcoxie, Mo. When In Europe come and see us and Inspect our extensive Nurseries. Gouda is our railroad depot. HARDY, FANCY ORNAMENTAL NURSERY STOCK. J. Blaauw & Co., BOSKOOP, HOLLAND. Catalogue free on demand. Headquarters for the. famous ColoradoBlue Spruces, purest, bluest Btrain AMERICAN TREE SEEDS AND PLANTS. Our Descriptive Catalogue of American Seeds and Plants is now ready lor mailing. Ask for it. OTTO KATZENSTEIN d, CO.. Traa Seed and Plan! Specialists. ATLANTA, CA. 478 The American Florist. Oct. IS, /T Our Pastimes Announcements of coming contests or other events of interest to our bowling, shooting and sportinjj readers are solicited and will be given place in this column. Address all correspondence for this depart- ment to J. H. Pepper, 42 West 28th St., New York; Robt. Kift, 1725 Chestnut St., Philadel- phia; or to the American Florist Co., Chicago .« At New York. A bowling club in connection with the New York Florists' Club has been formed and the first meeting was held on Octo- ber 7, at the Criterion alleys, but owing to the small attendance no business was transacted, although an initial game was played. Another meeting will be held on October 14.. At Boston. The seed trade of Boston Mass., has organized a bowling league. The league consists of teams from Joseph Breck & Sons, W. W. Rawson & Company, R. & J. Farquhar & Company, and Schlegel & Fottler Company. The first match is to be rolled on Monday evening, October 17, and will be between the teams from Joseph Breck & Sons and Schlegel & Fottler Company. At Chicago. The bowlers played a series of games at Bensinger's alleys on Tuesday evening with the results as follows: Player 1st 2d 3d 4th 1th Manheim 61 lOU 67 Bappe H3 118 lU 97 136 Beamer 147 U7 171 137 182 Scott 138 151 133 179 142 Asmus 117 193 148 137 180 LambroB 176 160 173 130 131 Hauswirth 138 155 195 145 203 De^nan 133 164 97 141 168 BallufE 175 138 163 2i'5 181 Winterson 108 121 100 109 108 Victor Kreitling 130 130 LADIES Plaver 1st 2d Mrs. W. Kreitling 93 108 Mrs. John Lambros 31 33 Mrs. George Asmus 96 110 Mrs. E. F. Winterson 71 64 Mrs. George Scott 39 71 Mrs. Phil Hauswirth 85 68 Newport, R. I. The florists have commenced to close for the winter their summer stores on Belle vue avenue, for, as far as floral orders are concerned, the Newport season is over lor this year. Things will be quiet for a while now, but of course there is always the regular funeral work, and cut flower business, which runs along pretty steadily and gives us all a share, even it the rush of the summer decorative work is over. Violets and carnations have appeared and sell quite readily at $1.50 a bunch of fifty violets and 75 cents to $1 a dozen for the carnations. Roses sell from $2 to $6 a dozen, the latter price for the best American Beauty. Out- door stock still holds on, as we have not as yet had any Irost to hurt things. Dahlias never looked better than they do now, and it does seem as if every one here had them and in good quantity. The leaves are falling very fast, and it is quite cold nights and mornings; the summer is over. The first meeting for October of the Newport Horticultural Society was held October 5 in Mercury hall, with Presi- dent James J. Sullivan in the chair. Sec- retary David Mcintosh submitted his report of the annual exhibition, and the reports of the other committees clearly showed that the exhibition was a finan- cial as well as an artistic success. Many matters of importance to the society were given attention and satisfactorily ar- ranged. The silver medal of the society was awarded to Colin Robertson, gar- dener to Mrs. Robert Goelet, for his new seedling dahlia , Mrs. Colin Robertson. This new cactus dahlia is in color an in- tense living scarlet, with the center full and perfect. In form it is like an elegant Japanese chrysanthemum; the petals are tipped with lake. Of the largest size, the flower exhibited measured six and one- half inches in diameter, the foliage is good and the plant a strong grower. Taken all in all, it would seem to be a very desirable addition to the list of cactus dahlias. Andrew J. Pow, gardener to Mrs. Cornelius Vanderbilt, was also awarded a silver medal for superior cul- ture of Nerine Fothergilli major, and well did Mr. Pow deserve it, as the plants] were grown to perfection. M. B, Faxon received an honorable mention for a col- lection of dahlias. The attendance at the meeting was the largest in a long time, and every one present enjoyed a most profitable evening. Florist Leikens on October 15 opens his new store in New York; it is a very pretty store at 7 East Thirty-third street. Mr. Leikens is well satisfied with his sea- son here and looks forward to a good winter's business in New York. His store here on Bellevue avenue he closed for the season October 12. "Joe" wants all his old friends to go to his opening on Sat- urday and they will be made welcome, indeed. Vaughan's new rose, Mme. Norbert Levavasseur, the Dwarf Crimson Ram- bler, has attracted considerable atten-' tion here. We saw some in the open ground in full bloom this week. It seems to be a continuous bloomer, and it looks now as if it would have a good run. It certainly makes a beautiful pot plant for exhibition purposes. Siebrecht & Son have closed their sum- mer store on Bellevue avenue. The palms and other foliage plants still in stock have been returned to the nurseries at New Rochelle, N. Y. Mr. Armstrong, who has had charge of the business here this summer, reports a most successful season. A visit to Stewart Ritchie's shows his carnation houses looking fine, and already they are cutting quite a few which, although the stems are short as yet, read- ily retail for 75 cents to $1 a dozen. Mr. Ritchie's houses have just been painted and otherwise put in good shape for the winter. The greenhouse which Hitchings & Company, of New York, have been build- ing at Sandy Point Farm for Reginald C. Vanderbilt is finished. X. Louisville, Ky. The past week has been an exceptional one, first-class stock having been very desirable. It was horse show week and a good many chrysanthemums were used for the occasion, and answered very sat- isfactorily. Roses are pretty fair in quality, but are as yet badly mildewed. The supply of good stock is short and the demand satisfactory. Carnations are improving in quality although rather short in stem. The supply is short and the demand up to expectations. Cosmos, although being very plentiful, is selling well. Dahlias of good quality are plenti- ful, although their demand is not flatter- ing. Home grown chrysanthemums of good quality are now to be had although short in quantity. The demand has been as good as could be expected. Ed. Heitz has a big lot of good pot chrysanthemums which have kept him thinking where to find the room to place them for the cold weather. He is not well satisfied with his carnations this year but they have the appearance of doing something a little later. He has been thinking of putting in an addition to his already neat place, grading having been commenced. Jacob Schulz, after about a year of "court pleasure" has been given the sat- isfaction of securing a clear title to the property he negotiated for over a year ago. August R. Baumercame in for his share in the local "Woggle Bug" contest, his premium being $25. How about a "Mealy Bug" contest? The Ray Company's cut flower depart- ment, after about three or four months' existence, has been discontinued. H. A. Brown is a new beginner in the local craft, starting with a small house at Buechel, Ky. Mr. Burdell, of the Burdell Floral Com- pany, Bowling Green, Ky., was a recent visitor. F. L. S. Stdrgis, Mich. — Arebellian Jacobs is making a large addition to his green- house. Claeksville, Tenn.— The chrysanthe- mum fair to be held in Clarksville will take place for four days beginning Novem- ber 9. GEORGE GOTSONAS & GO. Wholesale and Retail Dealers in all kinds of EVERGREENS. Fancy and Dagger Ferns Bronze and Green Galax. MtlN STORE, 45 W. ZSIhSt., UCUf VHDI^ BRANCH, 55 W. 28th St., nLVV I UllNi Phone, 1202 Madison Square. Please mention the A merican Florist when vJriting. PETER REiNBERG 51 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. Wholesale Gut Flowers LARGEST GROWER IN THE WORLD. Price List. AMERICAN BEAUTIES— Per doz. 36-inch stems $3.00 24-inch stems 2.00 18-inch stems. 1.60 12-inch stems I. GO Short stems per 100, $4.00 to 6 OO Per 100 LIBERTY $4. 00 to $6.00 CHATENAY 4.00 to 6.00 " seconds 2.00 to SCO MAIDS AND BRIDES 4.00 to 6.00 " " " seconds... 2.00 to S.CO PERLE 2.00to 4.00 GOLDEN GATES 2.00 to 4.0O CARNATIONS 1.00 to 1.50 All flowers are perfeclly fresh and properly packed. No charge for P. & D. on orders over $6.00. igo4. The American Florist. 479 BY AUCTION WEDNESDAY and THURSDAY, October 19 and 20, 1904, On the Premises of, and by order of R. DRYER, Woodside, L I., N. Y. (Reached by Trolley Car from Long Island City.) BUYERS UNABLE TO ATTEND SALE MAY SEND ORDERS TO BUY, NAMING A LIMIT. * ^ ^ ^ .^ ^ Note The Pay and Pate, For Further Particulars Address J. P. CLEARY, Auctioneer. R. DRYER, Woodside, L I. Palms, Ferns, Etc. LIST. All in Una condition, well grown in lots to suit. 100 Kenlia Belmoreana, single plants, 4 to 5 leaves, 4-inch pots. 100 Kenlia Belmore?na, single plants, 3 to 5 feet high, 7-9-in. pots. 50 Kenlia Forsteriana, single plants, 3 to ly^ feet high. 100 Kenlia Forsteriana, single plants. 4 to 5 leaves, 3y2-inch pots. 25 Kenlia Forsteriana, (made-up, bushy) 4 to S feet high. 100 Livislonas, 2 feet high, 6 to 6y2-inch pots. 300 Livislonas, 4 to 5 leaves, 2V'2-inch pots. 12 Livislonas, 3 feet high, lO-inch pots. 25 Phffinix. S-1 0-inch tubs, 3 to 6 feet high. 2 Phoenix, very fine specimens, 9 feet high, i8-inch tubs. 12 Areoa Lulescens, 9-1 2-inch pots, 4-6 feet (bushy 4-inch pots). 200 Areca Lulescens, 4y2-inch pots, 1V4 feet (bushy 3-inch pots). 500 Cycas Revoluta, all sizes, 3 to 20 leaves, very fine. 500 Ficus Elaslica, self-branching, 2 to 3 feet, extra fine stoclc. 50 Pandanus Ulilis, 4, 5, and 6-inch pots. 50 Pandanus Veilciiii, 4, 5 and 6-inch pots. 50 Dracaena Massangeana, SV2 and 7-inch pots. 24 Dracaena Terminalis, 6-inch pots, 2 feet high. 25 Dracaena Amabilis, 6-inch pots, 2 feet high. 50 Aspidistra Lurida, var. assorted sizes, 10 to 20 leaves. 50 Aspidistra Green, assorted sizes, 10 to 20 leaves. 50 Araucaria Excelsa, 5y2-7-inch pots, 3 to 6 tiers. 250 Asparagus Sprengeri, S-inch pots. 250 Asparagus Sprengeri, 3\ 2-inch pots. 150 Asparagus Plumosus, 3-inch pots. 100 Boston Ferns, 6-inch pots. 100 Nephrolepis Scottii, (new, very fine) 6 and 6y2-inch pots. 50 Fern Balls. 3,000 Assorted Ferns, choice sorts, 4-inch pots. In addition to the plants enumerated above will also be offered miscellaneous lots of various Decorative Plants. Detailed list of which may be seen on days of sale. Greenhouses. No. 1, 20x100 feet, 1,400 feet, 2-inch cast-iron No. 2, 20x100 feet, 1.400 feet, 2-inch cast-iron No, 3, 20x110 feet, 1,000 feet, 2-inch cast-iron No. 4, 20x160 feet, 1,600 feet, 2-inch cast-iron 20x165 feet, 1,200 feet, 2-inch cast-iron 20x170 feet, 1,700 feet, 2-inch cast-iron 12x170 feet, 1,000 feet, 2-inch cast-iron 500 Sash, 3x6 feet. No. 5, No. 6, No. 7, pipe, pipe, pipe, pipe, pipe, pipe, pipe. glass 10x12. glass 10x12. glass 10x12. glass 15x16. glass 12x16. glass 12x16. glass 12x1 6. Boilers. 2 Weathered No. 6 . 1 Weathered No. S.. \ Practically new. Pipe. A large quantity of pipe used for heating purposes, 114-inch diameter and upwards. Miscellaneous. Several thousand pots, 2-inch and under. 2 Iron Safes, Har- ness, etc. 1 Black Horse, sound. Oat bins. Closets and a variety of other useful furnishings. REMEMBER DAY AND DATE. 480 The American Florist. Oct. IS, Detroit. A perceptible increase in trade was no- ticeable alike with wholesalers and retailers the past week, and a general shortage of carnations is causing the re- tailers much embarrassment. The ad- vent of the chrysanthemum season will, however, afford much relief, and many of the early varieties are now to be seen, notably Bergmann, Willowbrook and Polly Rose. Violets are coming in fairly- well in number, but are yet quite small, though easily finding ready sale. If the present warm weather continues a heavy crop of roses of the local growers will be on the market when chrysanthemums of all colors will be plentiful and a glut of the former can not be averted. There was a fairly well attended meet- ing of the Florists' Club Wednesday even- ing, October 5, when a general discussion was held bearing upon matters of great interest to the retailers, many of whom were present. H. Knope, foreman of Breitmeyers' Mack avenue greenhouses, showed a well grown specimen of Adian- sum Farleyense, of which he has a fine stock. His method of growing this val- uable fern was fully explained, which earned for him a vote of thanks. John Breitmeyer's Sons and the other Mount Clemens florists extended an invitation to the club to visit their establishments there in a body Friday, October 28. A special car will be provided, which will leave Detroit at 10 o'clock a. m. of that day. The formal opening of the new Michi- gan Cut Flower Exchange building will take place with much ceremony Thurs- day, October 27. Inconnection with the event there will be an exhibition of stock by all the local growers, as well as pros- pective consigners from distant parts. Many prominent visitors and exhibitors are expected. Wm. T. Moxon, Mount Clemens, is building three houses, each 20x108, and one 10x108. The improvements include a brick boiler-room 18x35 feet, with two steam boilers. Miscellaneous stock will be grown. B. Schroeter had the decoration of our largest dry goods house last week, which called for a great amount of stock. Hugo Schroeter was judge of the floral exhibits of the Essex county fair, Canada, September 28. Visitors: J. B. O'Neil, Chicago; Harrv D. Byers, Dayton, O. J. F. S. Providence, R. I. Ordinary business is not supposed to start in until the arrival of chrysanthe- mums and violets, but this year we have the spectacle of several busy days in late September and early October. The recent heavy frost created a shortage of flowers with a good demand at good prices, and carnations met with much call at $1.50 to $2 per hundred, the flowers being short stem but otherwise fine quality. Roses still stand in full supply at $2 to $6 per hundred, the cool weather producing a frill perfect bud. W. B. Hazard has removed from Mathewson street to a location on Wybosset street, opposite the Narragan- sett hotel, and now uses the title of Hazard Floral Company. The store has a better window front than the former location. M. M. Batavia, III.— The Bellevue Place Com- pany has rebuilt three houses, making now an entirely new plant of nine large houses. GRAND NEW RED ROSE Etoile de France The most vigorous, the best bedder and Forcing RED Rose ever introduced. Color velvet crimson. For prices see issue of September 1 7. Ready for distribution Nov. i, 1904, by the raiser. J. PERNET-DUCHER, VENISSIEUX-LES-LYONS, (Rhone, France.) Please Tttention ihF A menca-n Finn "it -rnhpti r.-i- . < . .■ i- 150,000 FIELD GROWN CARNATIONS. QUEEN LOUISE, white 06 ENCHANTRESS, light pink 10 CHICAGO, red .06 ETHEL CROCKER, pink .05 LIPPINCOTT OS WHITE CLOUD, white OS PROSPERITY, variegated 06 FLORA HILL, white. .0« LORNA, white .06 HARRY FENN, crimson SA WM. SCOTT, pink 05 ORIOLE, scarlet 05 MERMAID, pink .05 DOROTHY, pink 05 J. L. DILLON, Bloomsburg, Pa. gi-inoh pot plants. . 3 .. 4 " " " .. 5 " " " . 6 " pans " 7 " " " .. .50 S 4.00 lieo 8.00 THE NEW FERN .50 .75 1.00 1.50 2.50 5.00 7.00 9.00 15.00 20.00 40.00 50.00 65.00 Nephrolepis Scottii. We have a large stock of this new fern; well-grown pot plants. Per doz. Per 100 Per doz. Per 100 4-inoh pots $5.00 $)0.00 6-inch pots $15.00 $100.00 5 inch pots 8.00 60.00 7-inoh 18.00 CHICAGO, VAUGHAN'S GREENHOUSES^ western Springs, III. CHRISTIVIAS PUANTS. Primula Chinese Fimbriate, grand prize strain, cboicest mixed and Obconica Grand!* flora Fimbriate, in 4 colors, mixed. All extra strong, 4-mch, equal to 5-inch, $8.00 per 100. Extra fine 5-inch Chlnansis, $3.00 per dozen. Obconica, $1 50 per dozen. Jaru.alam Cherries dwarfed, large-berried strong 4-inch, 25 to 5il berries; 5-incn perfect specimens 50 to 100 berries to plant, $8.00 and ^15.00 per llO; 6-inch, $3 00 per doz. Cyclamen GIgantaum, prize strain, mixed, full of buds, strong 4. 5 and 6-inch, $1.25, $2.00 and $3.00 per doz. Ferns, 4 var. ; Asp. Plumosus and Spran- gert. Lxtra fine strong plants for Fern Dishes, 2V4-lnch, $2.60 per 103. Cash please. All plants carefully packed and shipped at special rate. WM. S. HERZOC, Morris Plains, N. J. Please mention the American Florist when writing. A Rare Opportunity To secure the following stock; guaranted first- class stock. We need the room. ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS NANUS. Fine plants from 3M-inch pots, $3.00 per 100; $19.00 per 1000. ASPARAGUS SPRENGERI. Nice 2>i-inch plants, $1.25 per 100 $12.00 per 1000. BOO CARNATIONS. Prosperity, strong plants from the field, $3.00 per 100. CASH. The W. T. Buckley Plant Go. SPRINGFIELD, ILL. ASPARAGUS. Per 100 Plumosus Nanus, 214-inch pots, per 1000 f 18.00; $2.00 Plumosus Nanus Seed, New Crop, $4.00 per 1000; 2,000, $7.00. 100 Boston Ferns 8.00 Pansy Plants, Sept., per 1OOO $2.50 .60 CASH JOS. H. CUNNINGHAM, Delaware, 0. Always mention the Amehican Flohist when writing to advertisers. 482 The American Florist. Oct. /SI Cleveland. Business for the past week has shown a decided improvement. Good stock moves readily at fair prices. Carnations continue scarce and quality is not of the best. Roses are in good supply and qual- ity good. The Cleveland Cut Flower Company is receiving extra fine American Beauty roses from out of town. The supply of early chrysanthemums is in full swing and they find a good market. Lily of the valley has not made its appear- ance yet. Green goods are plentiful. The Ohio Floral Company, formerly the Wilhelmy Company, of Middleburg, 0.,has completedits first range of houses, which consist of 50,000 feet and which are modern in every particular. Although late in getting heating apparatus in operation, the roses, carnations and other plants look in fine working condition. Preparations are being made to add to the plant next year ten houses 200 feet long and ten 350 feet long. In all they expect to have about 200,000 feet of glass. The entire product will be sold at retail in the company's stores operated in various towns throughout Ohio. In order to secure a sufficient water supply a large pond several acres in extent is about to be constructed. Almost the entire drainage of the property, about 200 acres, will drain into this pond. The writer dropped in on some of the Glenville folks lately and found every- thing up to the usual standard of excel- lence. A more uniform lot would be hard to find. Carnations also are looking fine. Charley Schmitt is nursing an especially good white sport from Law- son. At Fred Aul's place conditions are in splendid shape. An exceptionally fine lot of Polly Rose chrysanthemums were about ready to cut. The artistic display of bedding plantsdoes creditto Mr. Aul's taste. Echo. Omaha, Neb. Business has been very active on account of the horse show held here and the Ak Sar Ben week at the same time. There were not as many flowers used at the horse show as was expected. Last Fri- day night was the Ak Sar Ben ball at the riew and beautiful auditorium and the ^ali was nicely decorated. The American Beauty roses for the eighteen maids of honor were furnished by A. Don- aghue and Hess & Swoboda. The weather man has been very good to us in the last two weeks and the out- door flowers are plentiful. Roses are plentiful and good, especially American Beauty. Carnations are getting better and the violet man has brought in some nice stock. Chrysanthemums will be in in less than ten days. Palms and ferns are moving not as fast as previous years so far, although there is plenty of good stock to be had. Mrs. L. B. Stewart made a very fine display in a window during the horse show week, consisting of a 5-foot high horse all of white asters, standing on greens. The side of the wall was covered with silver birch bark with English ivy running up it. P. Sloth and L. Henderson made a nice display of potted plants at the midway. Grippe. Hyde Park, Mass. — Extensive new greenhouses have been erected for Leslie W. Fellows, who has torn down all his old greenhouses on Fairmount avenue and Prospect street. i ParnaHnnc ^^'^^^ Fieid=Growa K I Jill lllll mil^V ''''^i^ stock is very fine, large, clean, n ^/^SA X.K^0 WM^JilJI\/ healthy; free from stem-rot or disease Per 100 Per 1000 ROOSEVELT S6 00 S50.00 HARRY FENN 6 00 SO.OO GOV. WOLCOTT 6 00 SO.OO CRANE 6.O0 SO.OO LAWSON 5.00 40.00 healthy; of any kind. Inspection invited. Per 100 . Per 1000 TRIUMPH $500 $40 00 FLORA HILL 5.00 40.00 PERU 4.00 35 00 COARDIAN angel.. 3.00 25.00 PROSPERITV 6.0O SO.OO Satisfactory references required, otherwise sliipmenis are sent C. 0. D. J. A. BUDLONG, 37 and 39 Randolph Street, CHICAGO, ILL. hAnflJB ABHSfltRflnnnRnniF \rv\ \ \ \ \ v\^vV\N \ \ \ \ Field -Grown CARNATIONS strong, Healthy Plants, Free From bisease. WHITE. Per 100 Per lOOO White Cloud $4.50 $40.00 Norway S-OO 40.00 Her Majesty SOO 45.00 Queen Louise 5.00 40.00 PINK. Mrs. Lawson 6.00 55.00 Cressbrook 4.50 40.00 Guardian Angel (Sport) 4.50 40.00 Enchantress 8.00 75.00 Mrs. Higinbotham 4.50 40.00 Morning Glory 5-00 45.00 RED. Mrs. Potter Palmer 5.00 40.00 America 4.00 35.00 Estelle 6.0O 60,00 Harlowarden 4.50 40.00 Chicago 5-00 40.00 WIETOR BROS., ei Wabash tvenue, CHICAGO. 'Please mention the A mertcan Florist when writing. Fine Healthy Field-Grown Plants. No Stem Rot. Per 100 Per lOOO LAWSON, pink $4.00 $35.00 GUARDIAN ANGEL, pink 3.00 25.00 HIGINBOTHAM, pink 4.00 35.00 FLORA HILL, wliite 3.00 25.00 QUEEN LOUISE, white 4.00 35.00 GEO. REIN6ERG, 51 Wabash Avenue, FRED BURKI Is the new commercial white carnation worthy of your attention. Haa scored 88 points at the Detroit Carnation Convention, receiving a certi- ficate of mefit. Send for descriptive circular. John Murchie, S. S. Skidelsky, SHARON. PA. 824 N. 24th St.. Philadelphia. Please mention the A mertcan J^torist when writing. Field-Grown Carnations K Has Baen a Good Growing Season With Us and Plants are In Fine Shape, Strong and Bushy. WHITE. Per JOO 1000 FLORA HILL 3.50 30.00 Peru 3 50 30.00 Queen Louise 3.50 30.00 PINK. Mrs. T.W. Lawson $6.00 $50.00 Mrs. Nelson 3.50 30.00 Mrs. Higinbotham 3.50 3O0O Guardian Angel 3,50 30.00 McKinley 3.50 30 00 RED. Chicago 3.50 30.00 Mrs. Ine 3 50 30.00 Estelle -6.00 50.00 Harlowarden 4.50 40.00> VARIEGATED. Mrs. Bradt 3 50 30 00 All Stock sold under express condition that if not satisfactory It is to be returned immediately, when money will be refunded. PETER REINBERG, 51 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. Hease mention the A merican Florist when writing. Carnation Plants. Fine Large and Healthy Field-Grown Plants. Extra Good. 15.00 per 100; $45.00 per 1000. Tarms casti al thase pricas. 1,000 Scott, 500 Glacier, 500 Flora Hill, 500 Morning Glory. 500 Marquis. If sold alone $6.00 per 100. 600 Crane, J.G.RENNISON,SiouxGity,la. Please mention the A merican Florist when writing. HoRNELLSViLLE, N. Y.— The greenhouse ot Miss Agnes Whitford, on Elm street, is being extensively remodelled for next season's business. igo4. The American Florist. 483 Begonia Gloire de Lorraine. Per doz- Per doz. S-inch pots, very strong stock $6.00 7-inch specimens $12.00 ^ 6-inch pots, extra heavy plants 9.00 8-inch specimens |'. ig^oo 4-inch pots, only a few hundred left, per 100 $30.00 PANDANUS VEITCHII. _ 12 inches high, each 75c IS to 20 inches high, each 90c 24 inches high, each $1.25 25 to 28 inches high, each "...„ 2^00 * All of this stock are finely colored and shapely plants. ADIANTUM FARLEYENSE. 2y2-inch pots, strong, per 100 $15.00 4-inch pots, fine plants, per 100 CIBOTIUM SCHIEDEI. each $1.25 ..$35.00 5 Per Cent Discount lor Cash with Order Only, J. A. PETERSON, Cincinnati, 0. New Carnation WM. PENN. A seedling of Wm. Scott and Lizzie McGowan, with all the good qualities of both of those varie- ties and some they did not have. A pink that will supersede Scott, Joost, Floriana and Nelson. Send for list. PRICE. $10.00 PER 100: $75.00 PER 1000. ALBERT M. HERR, Lancaster, Pa. F. L. KOHR, Lancaster, Pa., R. F. D. No. 3. Please mention the American Florist when writing. CARNATIONS. lOCO NORWAY $30 00 200 CRANE, each 2^c 65 APOLLO, each 3o BO HILL, each 3-! 5l0 LAWSON, each 3o GOOD STOCK. KRINO BROS. Fairbury. III. Please mention the A merican Florist when writing. Carnation Plants. Per 1000 4,000 NORWAY $35.03 3,000 GLACIER 35.00 1,600 FLORA HILL, medium 35.00 500 WHITE CLOUD 35 00 500 MORNING GLORY 35.00 1,000 N. YORK, extra fine 35.00 I,50O MRS. FISHER, extra fine 35.00 CRABB & HUNTER, Grand Rapids, Mich. Please mention the A merican Florist when writing. CARNATIONS Good Haallhy Plants, Fraa from DIsaaae. LA\VSON, WHITE CLOUD, ROOSEVELT, PROSPERITY, CROCKER, FLORIANA, LOUISE. |^~\Vrite for prices. Also Ivory and Golden Gate Roses, 2-inch pots at 2c. y^_ ^_ COLES, Kokomo, Ind. Please mention the A merican Florist when writing, 5.000 Enchantress Large plants in the very best condition, $6.00 per 100; $50.00 per 1000. Also about 1,000 Gov. Wolcott, $4.00 per 100; Cash with order. N. ZWCirEL, North IVIilwaukee, Wis. Chrysanthemums. stock plants now ready. Large strong and healthy. Glory of Pacific, Polly Rose, Willow Brook, Ivory, Pink Ivory, $1.00 per doz.; $6 00 per 100. Monrovia, Eobt. Halliday, $1.00 per doz.; $7.00 per 100. Engagements solicited for rooted Carnation Cuttings. D(;']i\'ery January 1st and later. H. WEBER & SONS, Oakland, Md. Please mention the A merican Florist when writing. AMERICAN BEAUTIES. Cut Roses— American Beauties and al kinds of Tea Roses at lowest prices. Trial orders solicited. HEUER BROS., New Castle, Ind. South Park Floral Company Please mention the American Florist when writins. CARNATIONS. Per 100 1,000 Enchantress $8 00 3,000 Morning Glory 5.00 1,000 Lawson 5.00 500E8telle 5.00 600 Glacier 4.00 Cash With Order. lBX.rI O^OSIS. Grand Rapids, IMicli. Al CARNATIONS. LAWSON 4c MARQUIS 3o FLORA HILL 3c CRANE 3c WHITE CLOUD 3c PROSPERITY 3o None better at twice the price TRANK BERRY, Stillwater, Minn. NO EXCESS FARE ON ANY TRAIN Three Express Trains East every day la the year. Palljn»a Drawing Boom Sleeping Cars on all Trains. Trans- Continental Tourist Cars leave Ohloago Trl-Weekly on Tuesdays and Sundays ^t 2:30 p. m., on Wednesdays at 10.35 a. m. Jilcftgo to Boston without change. Modem Dln- mg Oars serving meals on Individual club plan, ranging In price ft-om 36o to $1.00; also service a la Carte. Coffee and Sandwiches, at popular prices, served to passengers In their seats by waiters. Direct line to Fort Wayne, Findlay, Cleveland. Erie, Buffalo, Rochester, Syracuse, Hnghamton, Scranton, New York City, Boston ^d all points East. Bates always the low^est. Colored porters In uniform In attendance on all ^ach Passengers. Ii' you contemplate a trip ^ast. oall on any convenient Ticket Agent, or Iddxesa /& .JOHN T. OAT.AHAU. Gen'l Agent, e ^ ' 113 Adam« Bt.. Chicago, HI. CARNATIONS. Clean, Slocliy Plants, guaranteed ready for bench- ing. Going back to lettuce; no surplus stock. Per 100 1000 Per 100 Marquis $3.00$35.00 Daybreak, white $3.00 Glacier 3.00 25.00 Peru 3.00 Morning Glory.. 3.00 Lawson 3 00 250 at 1000 rate. (Cash.) Blanksma Bros., Grand Rapids, Mich. LETTUCE GROWERS, R. P. D. No. II. Jic. ASP. SPRENCERI, 2-inch, 2o. HOLLYHOCKS, Double Yellow, White, Pink, Maroon, Salmon, Red, 1-year, fleld-grown, $3.00 per 100; $35.00 per ICOD. CASH BYER BROS, Chambersburg. Pa. FIELD-GROWN CARNATIONS. EXTRA STRONG, HEALTHY PLANTS. Per 100 1000 BOSTON MARKET J56.0O $50.00 FAIR IWAII) 6.00 50.00 HARLOWARDEN 5-00 40.00 BACKER & CO. BILLERICA, MASS. CARNATIONS. Per 100 Enchantress 58.00 Lawson 6.00 Gov. Wolcotl 7.00 Joosl 4.00 Guardian Angel 4.00 Queen Louise 4.00 N. C. MOORE & CO., MORTON GROVE, ILL. Inr in* P* C>rQiy|9 Philadelph^a,Pa! Representing Joseph Heacock and John Burton, Assignee. PUMS. FCRN.S. CROTONS and nECORAIIVE PLANTS. Everybody is more pleased if you say "saw your ad. in the American Florist" when writing. Asparagus Plumosus Nanus Per 1000 214-inch $15.00 2y2-inch 18.00 3-inch 22.00 Cash. Express prepaid.. 250 at 1000 rates. CALIFORNIA CARNATION CO., LOOMIS, CALIFORNIA. # AMERICAN FLORIST COMPANY'S # 'I' TRADE DIRECTORY FOR 1904 ^ f WHAT IT CONTAINS. f .$» CONTENTS f$» ^ Preface 7 f^ Contents 9 X Index to advertisers 11 ^^ Classified index to advertisers. . 13 ff» Key... 15 2 Trade organizations 17-31 ^ Floricultural statistics 22-37 f^ Nursery statistics 39-31 "X Seed growing statistics 33 ^P Paric superintendents 35-39 f^ Cemeteries 39-43 T Association of American Ceme- nW tery Superintendents 43 i Local Cemetery Associations. .. 43 ■j Alabama 45 W5 Arizona 46 Jk- Aricansas 46 ■j California 47-53 W> Colorado 53-55 _♦- Connecticut 56-59 ■^ Delaware 60 W> District of Columbia 60-61 JL Florida 61-62 J Georgia 63-65 «W» Idaho 66 ^i, Illinois 66-80 J Indiana 80-86 W* Indian Territory 86 ^JL Iowa 86-91 "^ Kansas 91-94 W» Kentucky 95-97 vlu Louisiana ;..... 97-98 J Maine 98-99 W» Maryland 100-102 -jk- Massachusetts 103-114 ■j Michigan 114-120 W> Minnesota 120-12.2 (^ fi» f$> f$» «$> «^ «$> f$> «$» f$» «^ f$> f$» f$» f$» «$» <$» f$» ($» ($> f$» «$» f$) f$> «$> f$» f$» ^ Price $2.00 Postpaid. ^ ^rt^n PAGE North Dakota 164 Ohio 164-175 Oklahoma 176 Oregon 176-177 Pennsylvania 178-193- Rhode Island 194-195 South Carolina 196 South Dakota 196 Tennessee 196-198 Texas 198 201 Utah 201-202 Vermont 2C3-2C3 Virginia 203-305 Washington 305-206 West Virginia 207 Wisconsin 207-310 Wyoming 210 Hawaiian Islands 210 Mexico 311 Canada—Alberta 211 British Columbia , 211 Manitoba 211 New Brunswick 211-313 Nova Scotia 213 Ontario 212-216 Prince Edward Island 216 Quebec 217 Northwest Territory 217 Alphabetical list 319-355 Horticultural supply concerns. .357-362 Experiment station horticult- urists 363 Landscape gardeners and archi- tects 363-365 Firms that issue catalogues. ..366-376 Horticultural societies 377-385 Society of American Florists 3S6-S91 American Carnation Society. . . .393-394 Florists' Hail Association 39 1 395 Botanical gardens, etc 395 American Rose Society . 404 American Association of Nur- serymen 396-102 American Seed Trade Associa- tion 403-404 Chrysanthemum Society of America 405 Express and postage rates 4C6-407 American Peony Society 407 Leading foreign houses, . '. 41 8 zgo4. The American Florist. 485 Palms and Asparagus Cheap. Per 100 Latania Bor., Z-in. pot, seed leaves.. 3.00 " " 3-in. pot, 16-18 in., 2-3 chr. Ivs. 12.00 " " S-in. pot, 18-20 in., 3-4 chr. Ivs. 16.00 " " 6-in. pot, 20-24 in., 4 chr. Ivs. 20.00 Kentia Bel., 2!4-in. pot, 6- 8 in. ,2 leaves. .10.00 " " 3 -in. pot, 8-10 in., S-4 leaves. .12.60 " " 4 -in. pot, 12-16 in., 4-S leaves.. 16. 00 Asparagus Sprengeri, 2-incb $2.00 Asparagus Plumosus Nanus, 2-inch 2.60 3-inch 6.00 SHERMAN NURSERY CO., CHARLES CITY. lA. Boston Forns Nice, clean stock, from 2%-inch pots, $5.00 per 100; 3-inch pots, SS.OO per 100. Cut from the bench, suitable for 4-inch, 5-inch, 6-inch pots, at $15.00, $20.00 and $25.00 per 100. ARAUCARIA EXCELSA, 5-inch pots, 3 to 4 tiers, 50c each, or $5.00 per doz. Ocean Park Floral Co., E. J. VAWTER, Pres. OCEAN PARK, CAL. sufnniTfTTTTmTmmTmTTmrmTTTTTTmmis FERNS I t Boston, Piersoni, Posteriana, and Scottii. The four best Ferns grown. We have some special bargains to offer anybody on any of the above Ferns. Plumosus and Sprengeri, Would like to tell you about.them. If you are interested, write I GEO. A. KIHL, Pekin, til. If you are shy of roses, anything in 3 standard Teas, write us. 3 Dracsna Indivisa. 700 strong. 3-inch, pot-grown, $4.00 per per 100. Must be sold on account of room. RIVERSIDE CEMETERY ASSOCIATION WATERBURY, CONN. SPECIALTIES In Best Varieties ROSES, from 3 iDcb pots, CARNATIONS, for all delivery, CHRYSANTHEMUMS, SMILAX, VIOLETS. Prices Low. Send fcr List. WOOD BROTHERS, Fishkill, N. Y. Gardeners' Chronicle. A Weekly Illustrated JoumaL Established 1841. The GARDENERS' CHRONICLE has been Fon OT»K Sixty Yeabb the Leadins Joubnal of Its claaB. It has achieved this position because, while ■peoially devoting itself to supplying the daily requirements of gardeners of all classes, the infor- mation furnished is of such general and perma- nent value that the GARDENERS' CHRONICLE is looked up to as the btansabd authobitt on tie aub]ects of which it treats. SubBoription to the United States, 14 20 per year Remittanoei to be made payable to H. Q. COVE. Officb:— 41 Wellington St, Covant Girdene London, Ennlind GIANT PANSIES. 150.000 EXTRA FINE PLANTS. Fine colors in best selling types. Sure to please your trade. $2.25 per lOOO. 60o per 100 by mail; 5,000, SIO 00. DOUBLE DAISIES. Snowball and Longfellow, $2.50 per 1000. 50o per 100 by mail. HOLLYHOCKS. Double, large fleld-grown plants, (i separate colors, 4o; mixed, 3c. VInca Variegated, fleld-grown, light, 3c. Hardy Plnke, 3 kinds, fleld-grown, light, 3c. Doubis Petunias. 12 kinds, 2-in., 2c; R. C, %c. Baby Primrose, 3-in., IJic. Doubis Alyssum. 2 in.. 2c; R. C, Ic. Heliotrope, blue, 2-in., IHo; R. C, ^c. Asparagus Sprengeri, 2-in., 2c. Asparagus Plumosus Nanus, 3-in., 5c, Rooted Cuttings Prepaid. CASH. BYER FLORAL CO,, Please mention the American Florist when writing A FEW GOOD THINGS YOU WANT. KENTIA BELMOREANA and F0R5TERIANA PALMS, 3, 4, 5 and 6-inoh, 812, J25, S40, WOO per 100. BOSTON FERNS, B-inch, *30 per 100. From beds, for 2, 3 and 4-inoh pots, 84. 88, 815 per 100 DRACAENA INDIVISA,2, 3, 4, 5- inch, (2, $5, 810 and $25 per 100. ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS, 2 and 3-in., 84 and $8 per 100. ASPARAGUS SPRENGERI, 2 and 3-in., $3 and 15 per lOO. GERANIUMS in all best varieties, rooted cuttings and 3 and 3-inch pots, 81.25, $2.50 and 85, per 100. CHINESE PRIMROSE 3-in., $4.00 per 100. BEGONIA REX. 2-in., 84; 2^ and 3-in., $6 per 100. CINERARIAS. 2-inch, $3.00 per 100. CYCLAMENS, Giant, 4-inch, 15c; 5-inch, 25o. CASH OR C. O. D. GEO. M. EMMANS, NEWTON, N. J. Please mention the American Florist when writing. SHIPPENSBURC, PA. Rooted Cuttings. BildJMPR 1 Surplus of these two varieties B»^.V.^ \ ■■«3<'y now at $1.26 per 100; $10.00 rcKKINa ) per 1000. Send for complete list. All good bedding sorts. Cuttings well-grown and carefully packed. ALBERT M. HERR, LANCASTER, PA. Please mention the A merican Florist when writing. Bars. JULIUS ROEHRS, RUTHERFORD, N. J. The Best He Ever Saw. American Florist Co.:— Enclosed find $1 which apply on subscription. I would not try to do without the paper. I con- sider it the most valuable trade paper I ever saw and I can say I learned more from your pages in one month than in ten months from some other papers. Fred Windmiller, Supt., Livingston Seed Company's Greenhouse Department. A Step in the Rigtit Direction. We Protect the Florists by Selling to the Trade. HEADQUARTERS FOR AURAOARIA EXCELSA April importation only. Have an immense stock; can supply all wants. No seedlings. Raised only from top cuttings in Belgium. 5M-Jnch pots, bushy plants, 10 to 12-inohes high, 3 tiers, 50c. 5^-inoh pots, 13 to 15 inches high, 3 to 4 tiers 60c. ftH to 6-inoh pots, 17 to 19 inches high, 3 4 an 5 tiers, 75c. 6-inch pots, 20, 22, 24 inches high, 4, 5 and 6 tiers, 80c, 90c and $1.00 each. GREAT BARGAINS IN KENTIA PALMS. 4000 KENTIA FORSTERIAHA, 3-inch pots, made-up pl.ints, 3 in a pot. 16 to 18 inches high, 8 to 10 leaves, 15c each by the dozen: per 100. 812.00- per 500, $50.00. 4-inch pots, made-up, 20c. KENTIA FORSTERIANA and BELMOREANA. 6 inch pots, 5 to 7 leaves, 30 to 40 inches high, 75c to $1.00 each. KENTIA FORSTERIANA, made-up plants, 7-inoh pots, 40 to 48 inches high, with 6 smaller, about 18 to 20 inches high, set around, 81.50 each. COCOS WEDDELLIANA, 3-inch pots, very strong. ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS NANUS, 3-in. pots, strong, 86.00 per 100. < v , =uuug, FICUS EUSTICA, (Homa Grown Rubbtrs.) 5, BW, B-inch pots, from 10 to 17 leaves, 16 to 37 inches high, 3flc, 40o, 50c each. Specimens in 6 and 7- inch pots, very strong and bushy, 30 inches high 75c each. ARECA LUTESCENS, made-up plants, 3 in a pot, 6-inch, 30 to 35 inches high, 75c; 5!4-inch pot, 30 inches high, 3 in a pot, 60c; B-inch, 25 to 30 inches high. 3 in a pot, 30c. LATANIA BORBONICA, 5M-inch pots, strong, 35o; 6 inch pots. 50c. PIERSONI FERhS, 5 to 6-inoh pots, 35 to 50c. No more4-iuch. BOSTON FERNS, out of B!4-in., 25 to 30c. BOSTON FERNS, 6-inoh pots, 2- feet high, 18 to 20 fronds. 50c. MIXED FERNS, for dishes, very straight plants, 2!4-inoh pots, $5.(0 per 100. ACORUS GRAMINEUS, variegated grass, for dishes, 81.00 per dozen. PRIMULA CHINENSIS, for Xmas blooming, John Rupp's strain, 4-inch pots, $8.00 per 100. Cash vpith order please. All goods travel at pur- chasers' risk. Godfrey Aschmauu, Wholesale Grower and Importer of Pot Plantf. Bell Phone Tioga 3669 A. 1012 Ontario St. , Philadelphia, Pa. To WORLD'S FAIR VISITORS Certain other Chicago— St. Louis lines have advertised freely in Chicago and elsewhere that they land their passengers at the World's Fair Grounds. Up to a short time ago they were using the Rook Island Road to reach the Pair Grounds A recent order of the United States prohibits the Rock Island from handling the trains of other lines. The Wabash is, therefore, the only line that can handle World's Fair travel between Union Station, Page Ave., and the World's Fair Grounds. The Chicago— St. Louis lines referred to have applied for permission to run their pas- senger over the Wabash tracks, which permission has been refused. They will be obliged to laud their passengers at Union Station, which is over Ave miles from the World's Fair Grounds. ALL WABASH TRAINS to and from St. Louis, both regular and special pass and stop at the World's Fair main entrance! where the Wabash has its own magniflcent pas- senger station with every facility for rapid handling of passengers and baggage. Between Chicago and St. Louis the Wabash has FOUR DAILY TRAINS leaving Chioaeo at 8:45 A. M., 11:03 A. M 9-17 P. M. and 11:30 P. M. The 11:03 A. M. train' is the BANNER BLUE LIMITED "the latest and only finest day train on earth." This train makes the run from Chicago to St. Louis in seven hours, reducing the usual running time bv one hour. WORLD'S FAIR EXCURSION RATES from Chicago are: For coach tickets (good only in coaches or free reclining chair cars) with return limit of seven days from date of sale, $6.00. These tickets are on sale every day except Friday and Saturday. Ten-day tickets, good in coaches, chair cars and sleepers, $8.00. Sold only Oct. 12, 16 and 17. Si.vty-day tickets, good in coaches, chair cars or sleepers, $10.00. Sold every day. Further information promptly furnished upon request. City ticket office 97 Adams St, , Chicago. C. S. CRANE, G. P. & T. A., St. Louis. Mo. F. A. PALMER, A. G. P. A., Chicago, III. 486 The American Florist. Oct. '5, Puetlo, Col. Prizes were awarded at the state fair held here last week as follows: Table decoration: Colorado Springs Floral Company, first; The Daniels & Fisher Stores Company, second, and George Fleischer, Pueblo, third. Best trimmed basket: The Daniels & Fisher Stores Company, first; George Fleischer, Pueblo, second. Bride's bouquet: William Clark, Col- orado springs, first; George Fleischer, Pueblo, second. Most artistically trimmed mantle: The Daniels & Fisher Stores Company, first; Colorado Springs Floral Company, second. Each exhibit by itself was very fine. Every entry cost more than the prize received amounted to, as it was expected to be very close competition, which was the case on both the table and trimmed basket. Grimes & Son took all first prizes, pink and red carnations, mixed. It was a very good exhibit, the stock being fair. Mrs. Maufi' took first prize on white car- nations. Mrs. Maufi' took first prize on American Beauty and the Daniels & Fisher Stores Company, second. Mrs. Mauff also took first prize on Queen of Edgely roses. The Daniels & Fisher Stores Company took first prize on white roses, and first on Liberty roses with Mrs. Mauff second on both. In plants William Clark took first prize on every- thing. He also entered everything in palms, but was disqualified on account of entering cycas as a palm. Dahlias, phlox, sweet peas, and all outdoor per- ennials were very good. We are receiving our first cuttings of chrysanthemums — both in yellow and white — and they are very fine. The weather is much cooler, and the fiower .busintss is improving daily. A. H. B. Central City, Col. The store and greenhouses of D. C. Armitage have been purchased by Mrs. M. Morrison. The establishment enjoys a monopoly of the trade of Central City, Idaho Springs, Georgetown and Black Hawk, being the only one near these cities. A general assortment of plants is grown, most of the cut flowers required being obtained in Denver. Platte. Oconomowoc, Wis. W. Rayner is making good progress with the landscape work on the new place of J. H. Eckels. It is probable that the greenhouses at this place will be built next year. W. Dahlgren is building a new green- house at the W. Kelly establishment, the Foley Manufacturing Company supply- ing the material. VIOLETS. Z^ MARIE LOUISE, field-grown $5.00 " " pot-grown, 3-inch. . . 3.00 ASPARAQUS PLUMOSUS, 2^.incb... 6.00 " " 8-inch 8.00 FERN PIERSONI, 2-inch 6.00 " '• 8-inch 10.00 " " 6-inch 20.00 I. N. KRAMER & SON, Cedar Rapids, Iowa. VIOLETS. Marie Louise, strong field-grown plants. No insects or disease. $4.00 per 100; $35.00 per lOOO. DAVIS BROS., "o^CifON- STANLEY & CO., Lata STANLEY ASHTON & CO , SOUTHGATE. ENGLAND. The live British Orchid growers and importers supply plants singly or by thousands with equal pleasure. Write for quotations and American testimonials. Brazilian species in bulk shipped direct from Brazilian port. Hybrids a great specialty. Please mention the A merican Florist when ■writing, BEGONIflSSK 214-Inch pots, $15.00 per 100. Write for prices en large lota. Stock guaranteed absolutely free from disease. THOMAS ROLAND, Nahant, Mass. Please mention the A mertcan Florist when writinz. Boston Ferns. strong bushy plants, from bench, ready for 5- mch pots, 30c each. ASPARAGUS SPRENCERI. 2i^-inch, very strong, ready for immediate shift, S3.50 per 100; $30.00 per 1000. Cash. H, N, EATON, So- Sudbury, Mass. BOSTON FERNS. Extra fine stock, cut from bench now ready for 5, 6, 7 and S-inoh pots, at $26.00, $50.00, $75.00 and $100.00 per 100. KENTIAS, RUBBERS, ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS NANUS. Cash or reference please. Li Hi iUoIlIi, DORCHESTER, MASS. Asparagus Plumosus Nanus. strong 2H-inoh plants, $2.00 per 100: $20.00 per lOOO. 3-inch. $3.50 per 100; $30.00 per 1000. New crop Shasta Daisy Seed, trade pkt., 25c; 1 oz., $5.00; I lb., $50.00. Charges prepaid. Terms Cash or C. O. D. Looms FLOBAL CO,, Loomis, Cal, GOOD FERNS. BOSTON FERNS, short and bushy, each, 50c; per dozen, $6.00; per 100, $45.00. PIERSON FERNS, fine bushy plants, $1.00 each; 8-inoh, $1.25 each. JOHN SCOTT, Brooklyn, N. Y. Keep Street Greenhouses. JOSEPH HEACOCK, WYNCOTE, PA. GROWER OF Keutia Belmoreaua '""Keutia Forsteriaua 2,000 Princess of Wales and L, H. Campbell Pine field clumps, 15 per 100; |45 per 1000. 2,00O BOSTON FERNS, grown in full light, stocky, for 5 and 6- inch pots, 15c and 20o. 500 ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS NANUS and SPRENGERI, 4-inch, fine, 8a. Cash please. BENJ. CONNELL, West Grove, Pa. GLAD HE CAN SAY SO. Lenox, Mass. My opinion of its value is that I have never found anything to equal it in pungency, and therefore efficacy. As a Tobacco Powder it is ahead of any other I have used, and am pleased to be able to say so. See page 487. GEO. T. PHILCOX. It is good business policy .fc ^ ^ to mention the t^ o?" «?" American Florist when writing to an advertiser. CYCLAMEN SPLENDENS GIGANTEUM HYBRIDS. Finest strain in the world, in four true colors, well budded plants with good foliage, from 5-inch pots, $3.50 per doz.; $30.00 per 100. Satisfaction guaranteed. PAUL MADER, East Stroudsburg, Pa. Please mention the American Florist when writing. HYDRANGEA HORTENSIS Nice busby plants, $15.00 per 100. Field- grown plants, $2.40 per dozen. Cash with Order. Laurel Grove Nursery, SAN RAFAEL, CAL. Please mention the A mertcan Flotist when v/riiing. SMI LAX PLANTS, strong, bushy stock in 2H-in. pots, $16 per 1060, ASPARAGUS SPRENGERI, good healthy stock. 8)i-in. pots, $2.00 per 100. ASPARAGUS .PLUMOSUS, good healthy stock, 2!<-in. pots, $2.60 per 100. BOSTON FERNS, both 5 &6-in., 2Sc & 35ceach. Above prices cash with order. JOHN BROD, Niles Center, III. please mention the American Florist when wrtitn^ Orchids! ^ We have on hand the following imported Orchids in finest condition: Cattleya Trianse, C. Gaskel liana, C. Gigas, Odontoglossum grande. O. crispum, (Alexandra), Oncidium Crispum, O. barbatum. Also quantities of established orchids now in sheath and spike. Lager & Hurrell, summit, n. j. Orchid Orowers and Importorg. PIERSON FERNS. strong 4-inch pots S15.00 per 100 Strong 6-lnch pots 20.00 per 100 Cash with order. Satisfaction guaranteed. BAUR FLORAL COMPANY, Erie, Pa. Please mention the A jnerican Florist when writing. BOSTON FERNS. 4-inch, $15.00; 5-inch, $25.00; 6-in., $40.00; 7-inch, $60.00; 8-inch, $75,00 per 100. Any number at these prices. All short bushy pot-grown plants that are sure to please. DAVIS BROS., ""VE'N^^vVii'i::''-' BOSTON FERNS. Fine plants for fall sales. Bargain prices. 4-in., $12.00; 5-in., $20.00; 6-in., J35.0O per 100. These low prices to make ro )m. Bield-grown Atnaragus Sprengeri, ready for 3i4-pots, 85.00 per 100; 4-in., pots, $7.00 per 100. Vincas. field, $5 00. We have 5.000 fine strong Joosts at $400 per ICO: $35 00 per 1000. Roses, Bride. Maid, Perle, Gate, Ivory, 3-in., strong plants, $4.00 per 100, $35 per 1000. W. H. CULLETT & SONS, Lincoln, III. Please mention the A merican Florist when writing. Asp. Plumosus Per 100 1000 2-inch $3.00 $25.00 3-inoh 8.00 70.00 Cash with ordsr plaase. Anyone in need of 5,000 or 10,000 2-inoh, write for prices. Idlewild Greenhouses, 337 Main St., Memphis, Tenn. Poinsettias SMi-inch pots, $6.00 per lOC^ $50.00 per 1000. In 5,000 lots, $40.00 per 1000. John Ziegenthaler, '"""^^^^S^'h. igo4. The American Florist. 487 s <; Surely this cannot be true. Well, we have over 100 growers who have written us, a large majority without request, their opinions; we publish a few of these letters in the columns of this paper, see on pages 486, 488, 489, 490, 492, what they say about the FUMIGATING KIND TOBACCO POWDER. All began with a five pound trial bag at our expense, which gave them an opprortunity, without cost, to prove its GOODNESS and our assertion that it was the most effective, cleanest and quickest, as well as the cheapest (to cents per 100 foot house) article to fumigate with, and that all kinds of aphis can be killed in one night. Let us send you a five pound trial bag by express, it will cost you nothing but the express charges on it, and be convinced that what your brother growers say of it is true. Our booklet tells of it; we mail it on request. The H. A. STOOTHOFF COMPANY, Tobacco Powder Hobbyists, 116, 117, 118 Wast SiresI, NEW YORK. , 0 MODEL EXTENSION CARNATION SUPPORT Made with two or three circles. En- dorsed by all the Leading Carnation growers as the best support on the mar- ket. Pat. July 37, '97, May 17, '98 GALVANIZED WIRE ROSE STAKES, Write for prices before ordering elsewhere. Prompt shipment guaranteed Oil 11 IGOE BROS., V I 226 North 9th St., \ BROOKLYN, N. Y Please mention the A merican Florist when writing. GUT FLOWER BOXES WATERPROOF Corner Lock Style. The best, strongest and neatest tolding cut flower box ever made. Cheap, durable. To try tbem once is to use them always. Per 100 Per 1000 Size Ho. 0. 3x4x30 8300 »19.0« 1. Sx 4^x16 1.90 17.S0 2. 3x 6x18 2.00 19,00 3. 4x8x18 2.50 23.00 4. 3x5x24 3.75 26.00 S 4x 8x22 3.00 28.50 It 6. 4x8x28 3.75 36.00 u 7. 6x16x30 5.50 54.00 ■« 8. 3x 7x8) 3.C0 2850 H 9. 5x10x35 6.50 62.00 14 in_ 7i2nii2n o.>ai fi7sn " U. 3Hx5s30..... 3.00 28.50 Sample free oa application. No cbarga (or printing on orders above 350 boxes. Terms cash. THE LIVINGSTON SEED COMPANY. BOX 104. COLUMBUS. OHIO. RAFFIA SAMPLES FREE. We carry a large assortment of COLORED RAFFIA GRASS on hand for immediate delivery. Every strand is dyed its entire length. PRIME QUALITY. R. H. COMEY CO. Dyers, Camden, N. J. FOR FUMIGATING. It would pay large use»s of dust to communicate with us and get samples and prices. Edwin L. Koppelman & Co., =' Sew "^o RK. Please mention the American Florist when writing. rz ,71 BEST ENGRAVINGS and ILLUSTRATIONS I Of Every Description I iSEE OUR WORK IN THIS PAPER. SEND FOR ESTIMATES. I GLOBE ENGRAVING and ELECTROTYPE CO. I S 407-427 Dearborn St., CHICAGO. S ^ia«HMB«IHHBMB«aH*«i*aMBMIMB»«B«aHB«HiBBa*«BiB»*i^ ROSSIG BROTHERS, MANUFACTURERS OF .A.rtlflolal XveaAT'es. ALL STYLES IN HUNDREDS OF DIFFERENT DESIGNS. PAPER AND MUSLIN. SMILAX, YARDS and PIQUETS. Samples Furnished to the Jobbing Trade Only. ^&T "West Broad-way, PfJ^W ITCm^, ^2vari^B>K:'X'rOBJ ! ! ! r^lorists. For WAX FLOWERS, BASKETS, WAX FLORAL DESIGNS, WHEAT SHEAVES, Etc,, send to J. S\Ir£XwlT W CO., Ask forour Illustrated Cataiogue. ^rJlllSlCtClplLlSl. L. BAUMANN & CO., Importers and Manufacturers of Florist Supplies 76-78 Wabash Ave. CHICAGO. Write for our New Catalogue F. Our prices may interest you. Please mention the American Florist when writing. A. HERMANN, <^ Cape Flowers, all colors. -* Cycas leaves. Metal Designs, jf- and All Florists' Supplies. Send Fok Pkicbs. 404.412 East 34th SIraat, NEW YORK. SHEEP MANURE Dried, UnpulTerized and Pulvetized. .— WBITB I^E PBIOES.— MONTAN.A FERTILIZER CO., Elgin, III. ^^ Regan Printing House Large runs of CATALOGUES Our Specialty. Write for Figures. 83-91 Plymouth Place. CHICAGO. Please mention the A merican Florist when writing* PI.ACE YOUR NAME and your ipeoialtlei befoie the pntohMing Soriiti of the entire coantiy by aayeitiiiag in meNoAoMT.No^. THE AMEBIC AN FLORIST. 488 The American Florist. Oct. iff, Orange, N. J. The tenth anniversary of the founding of the New Jersey Floricultural Society was observed in an appropriate manner on October 7, in the society's rooms in Orange. Short addresses were made by Arthur Herrington and Chas. H. Totty, and by those of the original charter mem- bers present, called on by President George Smith. The flower and vegetable exhibits were choice and filled the tables in the center of the hall, while the decora- tions of ferns were from the collections of John Crosby Brown and William Runkle, grown by the skillful hands of Peter Duff and Dietrich Kindsgrab. One sjjecimen adiantum four feet across shown in com- petition for the society's silver cup received 95 points. Interest centered, however, in the rival displays of orchids filling two tables from the houses of Henry Graves and William Barr and the Cat- tleya labiata of Edwin Thomas and Arthur Bod well. As those exhibited by Mr. Graves were not entered for compe- tition for the silver cups the judges were not compelled to discriminate by points between the two. Other flowers of merit were John May's new carnation The Bride grown by Peter Duff and Enchantress grown by Secre- tary William Bennett. George von Qualen, gardener for A. B. Jenkins, of Llewellyn Park, brought some seedling carnations for an expression of opinion. Their parents were Melba X Lilla Dean. The color was a clear cerise deeper than Melba. They received favorable criti- cism. The judges for the evening were Edwin Thomas, Geo. von Qualen and Jos. A. Manda. Apples and pears were in force and among a large exhibit of fine vegetables were a mammoth white pumpkin of Peter Doff. Mr. Graves exhibited Vaughan's Magnum Dulce pepper of enormous size and J. B. Davis, Vaughan's new Wonder- ful tomato. Among the visitors were A. Herring- ton. C. H. Totty and Neil Campbell, of Vaughan's Seed Store. The evening was concluded with music and refreshments. Jos. B. Davis. Westville, Conn.— A. N. Farnhamhas purchased the Veitch greenhouses at the corner of Willard and Barnett streets and will move them away soon to his own land. Augusta, Me.— Will H. Allen, florist at the Insane hospital, has returned from a two vireeks' hunting trip in New Bruns- wick. Mr. Allen passed the time in the region around the Tobique river, and was ■very successful, securing a fine moose and a bear. Sale by Seedsimn. For Free Pamphlet Write to Ttit Keotucky Tobacco Product Co., L«iiIitI1I«. It. Please mention ike American Florist when writing, ALL Nurserymen, Seedsmen and Florists wishing to do business with Europe should send for the ii Horticultural Advertiser" This Is the British Trade Paper, being read weekly by all the Horticultural traders; it is also taken by over 1000 of the best continental houses. Annual subscription to cover cost of postage 75c; Money orders payable at Lowdham, Notts. Address EDITORS OF THE "H. A."J Chilwell Nuraeries. LOWDHAM, Notts, England. THE KELLER POTTERY COMPANY, M.n.i.,1.,,.,. .t FLORISTS' RED STANDARD POTS. Azalea Pots, Bulb and Fern Pans, Etc. Write for Price List. 2I3-I5-I7-I9-2I-23 Pearl St., NORRISTOWN, PA. standard Flower Pots TheWHILLDIN POTTERY COMPANY, PHILADELPHIA PA. JERSEY CITY, N. J. LONG ISLAND CITY, N. Y. Traveling Representative, U. CUTLER RYERSON. 108 Third Ave., Newark, N. J. Standard POX^ Flower... ■ ^ * ^ If your greenhouses are within 500 miles of the Capitol, write us^ wc can save you money W. H. ERNEST. 28th and M Straeti. WASHINGTON, 0. C IHease mention the American Florist when writing, GEO. KELLER & SON, MANUFACTURERS OF FLOWER POTS. 1 fore buying write for prices. 361-363 Herndon Street, near WrightwoodAve., CHICAGO, ILL. Please mention the American Florist when writing, THOSE RED POTS "STANDARDS" FULL SIZE AND WIDE BOTTOMS. BULB PANS AND AZALEA POTS. DETROIT FLOWER POT M'F'Y., HARRY BALSLEY, DETROIT, MICH., Rap. 490 Howard St., Please mention the A merican Florist when writing. pEPpOTS SAMPLE POT AND PRICE LIST ON APPLICATION. C. C. POLLWORTH CO., Klk**.^""* Please mention the American Florist when writing. -WRITE- 1521-23 N. Leavitt St., CHICAGO, ILL., FOR PKICES OF Standard FotsTtr'nlthanl porosity combined are the best on the market. RED POTS WE MAKE THEN. For prices and sample, address the Colesburg Pottery Co., fo°^;?gf°"''°^ WON'T KILL ANYTHING BUT OSBIHING, N. Y. I have used your Fumigating Powder for some years and I have always found it flrst-class; there is no danger of it killing anything except the green fly, which it does with dispatch. 1 never use anything else for inseoticide, nor do I wish anything better. See page 487. C. BARSON. Kramer's Pot Hanger ■he nearest, simplest, most ■ convenient and only practical device for convert- ing ordinary flower pots into ■hanging baskets. Tbey fit all standard made pots from 2 to 10 inches in diameter. The illustration shows how they are attached. Just the thing for hanging up ferns, begonias, etc . V ou can make room and money by their use. Try them. FOR SALE BY WHOLESALE SEEDSMEN, FLORISTS AND SUPPLY DEALERS. Price with wire chain as shown in cut, $1.00 per dozen by express. Sample dozen by mail, $1.35. Cedar Rapids, Iowa. I. W. Kramer & Son, STANDARD FLOWER POTS Packed in small crates, easy to liandle Price per crate 1500 2-in., in orate, »4.88 tSOO V4, 1500 2H 1000 S 800 Z% 5004 330 5 144 6 5.25 e.oo 6.00 B.80 4.50 4.51 3.16 Price per orate 120 7-in., in orate, »4.20 60 8 " 3-00 HAITD MADE. 48 g-in.,in crate, (3.00 48 10 " 4.80 24 11 " 8.60 24 12 " 4.80 12 14 " 4.80 6 16 " 4.50 Seed pans, same price as pots. Send for price list of Cylinders for Cut Flowers, Hanging Baskets, Lawn Vases, etc. Ten per cent off for cash witli order. Address j „ « HILFINGER BROS. POTTERY, Fort Edward. N. Y Or AtJonsT RoLKBE & Sons, New York Agents, 31 Barclay Street. New York Citv Holds Glass Firmly See the Point IS" PEERLESS i Olaztnff Points are tbe beat, 4 No righia or lefts. Box of I.OOOpoiati 75 ots. poitpaid. HENBY A. DREER, ?t4 CbestiiDt St., PhilK., Fk. C97VV3 igo4. The American Florist, 489. We Are Selling! RIGHT ALONG TO FLORISTS WHO APPRECIATE THE VALUE ^^^ \ OF HUSTLING FOR BUSINESS, ALL THE YEAR ROUND. \ IIU ^11 ^^^^FD there is a steady sale for Flower Vases, Jardinieres, Sheaves, Cycas Leaves ♦ * * *^ U 1 M 1 ■ L^ Mv 2Mi Wreaths and all the thousand and one Sundries that we keep in stock X all the time to accommodate every want. All orders, however small, receive careful attention. ♦ ♦ ♦ <& •9 50—56 N. Fourth St., PHILADELPHIA, PA. Please mention the A merican Florist when writing. C LAY'S Fertilizer. 56 lbs., S3. 25. WM. ELLIOTT & SONS, New York. Please mention the American Florist when writing. KORAL LETTERS ~ For Sale by all Wholesale Houses. Koral Mfg. Co., 12 Hawley Place, Boston, Mass. Please mention the A merican Florist when writinz. Wired Toothpicks 10,000, |1.£3; 60,000, 16.25. Manufiotured by W. J. COWEE. BERLIN. N. Y. Sample Free. For sale by dealers. Please mention the American Florist when writing. GREEN SILKALINE. Do not be put oil with cheap lubttitutei. John C. Meyer & Co., 80 .Kingston St, BOSTON, MASS. t^ease mention the American Florist when writing. CAN'T HOLD A CANDLE. FlSHKlLL, N. Y. Without Solicitation:— I will say that in my 15 yeais' experience In the greenhouse business, I have never found anything that can hold a candle to your Fumlpating Kind Tobacco Powder tor destroying Insects; you have got something worth putting on the market. See page 487. S. G. BENJAMIN. REED & KELLER, 122 West 25th St., NEW YORK. Importers and Manufacturers oi FLORISTS' SUPPLIES Galax Leaves and all Decorative Greens, New York Agents for Caldwell's Monroe, Ala., "Parlor Brand" Smilax. SIGMUND GELLER, FLORISTS' SUPPLIES and RIBBONS. 108 West 28th Street, ^ffe-w- "VorlK. NOVELTIES always on hand. rLORIST Plain, Violet, Rose rr OIL MADE BY The John J. Grooke Go. 155 Ave. D, NEW YORK. 149 Fulton St., CHICAGO. M. RICE& CO., Importers and Manufacturers, Leading Florists* 9,8 Filbert Street, Supply House and ni.*i ^ ■ ■.* n Ribbon Specialists. Phllaaelpnia, Pa. Boston Florist Letter Go. SLiNUTACTUEEBS OP >'iiliO"Be BoileTS Kuai- DUILCna anteed. Send tor prices; state size wanted. DIDC ^^™ ^''"' '"" lengths, with coupling, 8^c. 1 lit a foot. Good servioeabie second-hand, 2-in., 6H0; IW-in., 5Mo; IM-in., 33Kc; 1-in., 3o; Jil-ln., 3!ic. New and old fittings and valves. filDnCII linCC New, iK-in., guaranteed 100- lbs. OAnllLn nlloC pressure, 7Mo per ft.; 3£-in. not guaranteed, 4!io per ft. HI ICO New. American, 50-ft. boxes, 16x24, OLAOO double thick, $3.10 per box; 16x18, 14x20 and 12x16 double, 12.88 per box; 12x16, single, 12.30 per box; 12x12 and 8x10, single, t2.15 per box. Carload and import orders solicited. UnTDCn CICU ^b^- cypress, 3z6-ft., from 70o nU I DCU oAon up; glazed, complete, from tl.60 up. Qet our prices on New Cypreu Baildiiig Material, Ventiletleg Apparatin, Oil, White Lead, Putty, Paint, Point*, etc. OLD GREENHOUSES BOUGHT. KHD FOR PHICES ON STUM FiniNQ TOOLS. Beferences: Bradstreet's, Dunn's or Broadway Bank of Brooklyn. METROPOLITAN MATERIAL CO., 1398-1408 Metropolitan Ave., BROOKLYN, N. Y. CyPRE^S Is Far More Durable Than PINE, rCYPRESSj SKSH BARS UPT0 32 FEETjOR LONGER. OREENHOUSE AND OTHER BUILDFNG MATERIAL menfurmshedtc superintend Erectson When desi,red. Spnd for our Circulars. THEAJ"-S+eaim5 lumbep C5, ^EPQiffeTtsBO'STqN..^ASS Established 1899. Tel. 174 Bergen. Phillips Manufacturing Go. 222-226 Kearney Ave., Jersey City. N. J. Horticultural Architects, Builders and Heating Engineers. Designers and Manufacturers of every description of Glass Houses for private or commercial uses. Most modern and up-to-date. If you write or telephone us, we do the rest. RUSTIC WORK A SPECIALTY. STENZEL GLASS CO., GREENHOUSE GUSS. French and American "WHITE ROSE" Brand. 2 Hudson St., NEW YORK. SKINNED BY A BOSTON SEED HOUSE. Beveklt, Mass. I have used tobacco in various Jorms for fumi- gating, but none gave such satisfaction. I pur- chased a bag of dust from a reliable seed house in Boston, hoping to save the freight from New York, but I cannot make it burn, although I have tried many plans I must have yours and yours onh-. See page 487. GEO. A. GALLpyPE. Brownwoop, Tex.— November 16 and 17 the Floral Club will hold a flower show and agricultural exhibit. The Johnston Glass Company Hartford City, Ind. MANUFACTURERS OF Window Glass, Long Distance Telephone. Direct Western Union Wires. GROIND AND CHIPPED GLASS. fiease mention the A mencan Ftorist when writing. MASTICA Trade MARK"REQisTEREb." FOR GLAZING GREENHOUSES SOLE MANUFACTURERS F. O. PIERCE COMPANY NEW YORK AT ALL SEED STORES Please mention the American Florist whenwriting^ The James H. Rice Co. -IMPORTERS and JOBBERS- GREENHOISE GLASS A SPECIALTY. Wlxxdo-w OlASfli, PalJit, I»titty, e-to. * 80-82 Wabash Avenue and 34 to 40 South Water Street, CHICAGO. Please mention the A merican Florist when writing. GULF CYPRESS GREENHOUSE MATERIAL HOT-BED SASH, BOILERS, PIPES, FITTIIVGS, VENTILATING APPARATUS. GLASS AT WHOLESALE. We furnish everything for building. Send for prices and catalogues. S. Jacobs & Sons, 'Soa';rY? Please mention the American Florist when zt/riting. Q LASS. GOOD BRANDS. QUICK SHIPMENTS. LARGE STOCK. Warehouse on railroad switch. Be sure and get our prices. Sharp, Partridge S Co. 22nd SL and Union Place, CHICAGO. D. O. Cunningham Glass Co. PITTSBURG, PA. TANK WINDOW GLASS. Hot. House Glass a Specialty. Please mention the A merican Florist when writing, Sprague Smith Co. PLATE AND WINDOW GLASS Greenhouse Glass a Specialty. 20S Randolph Str«at. CHICAGO. please mention the A merican Florist when writing. H. M. HOOKER GO. Window Glass, Paints and Putty. Greenliouse Glass a Specialty. 591W. Randolph St., CHICAGO. tgd4. The American Florist. 49 Sun Cured CYPRESS Greenhouse ALSO BOHED.SASH. Li Tennessee Red Cedar Posts. Pecky Cypress bench lumber. FOLEY Ventilating Apparatus. Galvanized vent sash hinges, screw eyes, screwhooks, U bolts. Galvanized turn- buckles and wire. FITTINGS for Purlin and ^^^^^~ Ridge Supports. Free Illustrated Catalogue. Foley Mfg. Co. 471 W. 22nd St., CHICAGO. PUase mention the Atnerican Florist when ivriting. Always mention the American Plokisi when writing to advertisers. We Design Houses To meet their cultural requirements, using only the very highest grade of GULF CYPRESS in their construction, the grower thus gets THE VERY BEST HOUSE or Range, for his special purpose, and location. If you contemplate building, write us -PLANS AND ESTIMATES FREE. ^ flOT=BED SASH, Cedar Posts, Bench Material, Etc., Etc. [ LocKtAND Lumber Co. I Locki^andA i A. GREENHOUSE MATERIAL. Wash. Red Cedar and La. Cypress. HOTBED SASH. GREENHOUSE HARDWARE. BEST GRADES. PERFECT WORKMANSHIP. Write for Catalogue and estimates. Co. 615-621 Sheffield Ave. Chicago, III. ^« JENNINGS"-* IRON GUTTER. Use our Patent IRON BENCH FITTINGS and Roof Supports. Improved Vaporizing Pans VENTILfiTINQ For Tobacco ExIractSi Etc. Send for Circulars. ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ DILLER, CASKEY & CO.. .enn'.ncsbro.h.rs. APPARATUS. S. W. Cor. Sixth and Berk S«s., I»H1X-,-A.I3H;I^F»H I a. ^-^—^-—^^ GARLAND'S GUTTERS WILL KEEP SNOW AND ICE OFF YOUR GLASS. DES PLAINES. ILL. SEND FOR CATALOGUE. A sample of our Gntter is on Exhibition at the Chicago Flower Grnwors' Markp LVANS' IMPROVED V£MmAnNC\ APPAMATifS \ WPiTt TOR ILLUSrRATtO 1.ATAL0CUE QUAKfR arrMACMmwom. .^.^-■^■ir--^ RICHMOND. IND ftease mention ike Amtrtcan Florist when •writing. LAZlNGpOINT MADE OFZINC WILLHOT RUST MANUFACTURED BY ROB'T J. HENDERSON 5717 COTTAGE Sr. PH(LA.,PA. T5t PER LB. SPECrnU PBICES FOR l.ltFI6C QUAHTirici. Add 16c p r pound for postage. If You Have Stock to Sell... the best way to make that fact known to the trade is by regular advertiiing in ^^ Give It a trial. ...Thc Americao Florist. 492 The American Florist. Oct. ^5. Index to Advertisers. Advertising rates.. - 466 AlbanySteamTr'p Co492 American BlowerCo. IV Amling EC 469 Aschmann Godfrey. 485 Atlantic Coa8tNurs's476 Aull Bros Paper Co. 489 Backer* Co 484 Bailer PA 475 Bassett & Washburn 469 480 Baumann L & Co ... 48 / Baur Floral Co 486 Bayersdorter H & Co«89 Beaven EO 473 Beokert W C II Benthey- Coatsworth469 Berckmans P J Co.. 477 Berger Bros 470 BerningH G 468 Berry Frank 483 Bertermann Bros Co473 Blaauw J & Co 477 Black Chas 477 Blanksma Bros 483 Boddington AT 475 Boston Letter Co .... 489 Brague L B 470 Brant D Wood .... 469 Breitmeyer's J Sons.47;i Brod John 486 Brans H N 468 Buckley W T Plant Co ; 481 Budlong J A ....469 482 Burpee W A &Co. .. II Burton Jno A3Signee483 Byer Bros 484 Byer Floral Co 4b5 Caldwell the Woods- man Co 470 Calif Carnation Co.. 484 Carmody J D Ill ChadwickChas 473 ChicagoCarnationCo4^0 Chicago House Wrecking Co 492 Clark Everett B Co. .475 Clevernd(JutFlowCo470 Coles W W 483 ColesburgPotteryCo 488 Comey K H & Co. ...487 Conard & Jones Co. .477 Conley Foil Co 489 ConnellBenj 486 Cotsonas Geo & Co 478 Cottage Gardens Co. 477 Cowee W J 489 Crabb & Hunter 483 Craig Wm F 484 Crooke John J Co ... 489 Cross Eli 483 Crowl Fern Co 470 Cunningham D O Glass Co 490 Cunningham Jos H.481 Davis Bros 486 Deamud J B 468 Detroit Flower Pot Mfg 488 Dickinson The A Co II Dietsch A & Co 491 Diller Caskey & Co. 491 Dillon J L 480 Dillon's Mfg Co 492 Dorner F&ISon s Co.. . I DreerH A 488 Dryer R 479 Eaton H N 486 Edgar C F 3.00 PirTSBUBG Oct. 20. Boses, Beauty, specials 20. " " extras 12 No. 1 8. " " ordinary " Bride, Bridesmaid 2. " Meteor 2 " Liberties 3. " Kaiserin 2. (Perle, Cliatenay S. Carnations 1. LUy of the valley 3. Smilax 12. Asparagus, strings 25. Asparagus Sprengeri 2 LiUes 13 Chrysanthemums 4. Adiantum 1. Violets CntonniATi, Oct. 20. Koses, Beauty, 1.00® 3.00 per doz. " Bride, Bridesmaid 2. " Liberty 3. " Meteor, Golden Gate 3. Carnations 1. •Lily ot the valley 3. Asparagus Smilax 10. Adiantum 1. Harrisii Asparagus Plumosus and Sprengeri in bunches 25c per bunch Chrysanthemums 10. St. Lotjib, Oct. 20. iHoses, Beauty, long stem 2.50®3.0O " Beauty, medium stem.. . 1.50®2.00 " Beauty, short stem 75®1.00 " Bride, Bridesmaid 4.00® 6.00 " Golden Gate 3 00® 5.00 " Liberty 400® 8.00 " Kaiserin 3 00® 6.00 " Meteor 3.00® 6.00 •Carnations I.IO® 3.(0 fimllax 12 5a@15.00 00®25.00 ,00@15.00 00@10.00 5.00 00® 6.00 00® 6.00 00® 6.00 00@10.00 lO@ 6.00 00® 3.00 00® 4.00 F,0@15.00 00@50.00 GO® 3.0O OP@15.00 0Q@25.00 00@ 1.50 .60® .75 00® 5.00 00® 6.00 00® 6.00 00® 2.00 00® 4.00 50.00 00@12.50 00® 1.50 12.50 O0@15.OO Asparagus Sprengeri. . 1 50® 3.00 Pfumosus fr.'. . . .-.So.OOSSO.OO Ferns, fancy.per 1000 81.50. Adiantum 1.00® 1.25 Cochet roses 3.00® 5.00 Oahlias 2.00® 3.00' Daisies .50 Chrysanthemums, medium 8.00@12.00 " large 15.00®20.00 "Violets .50 Cletblaiid, Oct. 20. .IBoses, Beauty 5.00@25.00 " Bride, Bridesmaid 2 00® 5.00 " Kaiserin 3.00® 8.00 " Meteor 2.0C(«i 5.00 Carnations 100® 2.C0 Smilax 10 00@15 00 Asparagus, strings 25.00®50.00 " Sprengeri 1.00® 200 ■Gladioli 1.00® 2.00 Galax 1.50 Common ferns 1.50 Oirysanthemums 6.0C(Sil5.00 HOLTON & HUNKEL CO., "Wholesale Cut Flowers-- 457 Milwaukee Street. MILWAUKEE, WIS. Chrysanthemmns, Beauties and Kaiserins. PITTSBURG OUT FLOWER OOMPANY, Ltd , B04 l_lberty Avenue, PIXTSBURO, PA. \ THE \ U.M.McGullougli'sSonsGo.[ WHOLESHLE ; FLORISTS \ 3 ALSO SUCCESSOKS TO \ \ THE CINCINNATI CUT FLOWER CO. r r CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED. [ \ Special attention given to Shipping Orders. f ^316 WALNUT ST. CINCINNATI, 0 \ i''irM'M''irM"l''U''l"irii'M''lP"tl"l''U'«"l''»'»l"l'"U'M"irM'i|'^ Please mention the A tnerican Florist "when writing. WHOLESALE FLORISTS. 228 Diamond St., Pittsburg, Pa. CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED. Please mention ike A merican Florist when writing. H.G.BERNING Wholesale florist t402 Pine St., ST. LOUIS, MO. Please mention the American ^^oHst vhen writing. C. a. KUEHN, Wholesale Florist, 1122 Pine SL, ST. LOUIS, MO. A Complete Line of Wire Designs. Flease mention the American Florist when writing. PETER WEILAND Wholesale Florist. Room 18, 128 E. Third Street, CINCINNATI, O., and New Castle, Ind. Orders Received at Either Place. Headquarters for American Baautles ana all leading varisties of Ros.s and carnations. Try Some New Castle Grown Stock. PRICE LIST. AMERICAN BEAUTr. Dozen. 36-inctl $3,00 24-inch 2.00 12-inch 1.00 Per 100 Short $4.C0 Bride, Select 4.0O Medium 3.00 Short ; 3.00 Bridesmaid, Select 4 00 Mediuui 3,00 Short 200 Chatenay $2 00 to J4.00 Sunrise, Uncle John, Perle. $2.C0 to 3 CO Carnations, all colors 1.50 to 2.50 Smilax $1 50 per dozen. Quality Our First Consideration. Please mention the American Florist when writing. J. B. MURDOCH & GO. WHOLESALE FLORISTS, FLORISTS' SUPPLIES. 545 Liberty Ave., PITTSBURG, PA. Always mention the American Florist when you write to an advertiser. zgo4. The American Florist. 503 WILD SMILAX NOW ON HAND. $6.00 per 50 pound Case. DEAMUD, 51 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. J. B Long Distance Central 815S. Automatic 9922. MlilililiiiititiitiiiiiiiitmtiiiiitimiiniiiAit [.CAMMNQf THE LARGEST, BEST EQUIPPED, MOST CENTRALLY LOCATED WHOLESALE CUT FLOWER HOUSE IN CHICAGO. 32, 34, 36 RANDOLPH ST.. CHICAGO. L. D. 'Phones Central 1978 and 1977. •mnmmnmmnmmnmmmmmmni 6assett& Washburn 76 & 78 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. tfholesale Dealers and Aaal CijkiaaAMA Growers of UUT MOWeiS GREENHOUSES: HINSDALE, ILL. D. WOOD BRANT, snccEssoB TO BRANT & NOE FLORAL CO. Grower of CUT FLOWERS AT WHOLESALE. Now offer Choicest American Beauty roses. Prices reasonable. Careful attention given shipping orders. s8-6o Wabash Ave., CHICAQO. Poehlmann Bros. Go. Wholesale Growers of D»i.rs In Cut Flowers All telegraph and telephone orders given prompt attention. 35-37 Greenhouses: Randolph Street, Morton Grove, III. 01X10.^.0^0. SINNER BROS. Wholesale Growers flllT CI AUfCDC and Shippers of UU I rLUIICIfd 68 WABASH AVENUE, CHICAGO, ILL. With the Flower Telephone- Growers' Co. Central 3067. All telephone and telegraph orders given prompt attention. Ai\vays mention the.. American Florist when vou write to an advertiser* WIETOR BROS. "SSSSi « CutFlowers All telegraph and telephone orders given prompt attention. St "W^abash Avenoc. CHICAGO. MICHAEL Winandy % CUT FLOWERS Chicago. Wholesale Grower and shipper Room 2<8, 51 Wabash Ave.. Atlas Block, Telephone Central 3284. -FINEST- LILY of the VALLEY PIPS From cold storage. SI. 50 per 100; $14.00 per 1000. Headquarters for fancy Cut Valley. 1 409 W. Madison St., CHICAGO, ILL. Wbol^ale power/\arK^5 CHiOAeo, Oct. 21. Boses, Beauty, 30 to 36-in. stems 2.50@ 3.50 " " 20 to 24 " I.50@2.60 " " 16 to 18 " 1.00® 1.50 " " 12 " .7S@1.00 " Liberty 3.00® 6.00 " " extra select 10.00® 12.00 " Chatenay 4.00® 8.00 " Bride, Bridesmaid 2.00® 5.00 " Meteor, Golden Gate 2.00® 5.00 Carnations 1.00® 1.50 fancy 2.00® 2.50 Valley 2.00® 3.50 Asparagus Plumosus, per string 40 to 50o " " sprays a.00@6.00 Sprengeri 3.00® Leucothoe Sprays Galax Leaves, Bronze, per 1000, 1.25 ,, „ Green, „ „ 1.00 Adiantun Fancy ferns.. .per 1000 1.00® 1.50 Smilax 12.00®15.00 Gladioli 35® .50 per doz Asters l.CO® 2.00 Tuberoses 35@ .50 per doz. Chrysanthemums. S1.50@$4.00 per doz. 00 .75 .15 .75 E. H. Hunt, WHOLESALE Cut flowers "THE OLD RELIABLE." 76 Wabash Ave CHICAGO. At The Sign of The Jack Rose. A Daily Cut From 40 Growers "Highest Qualities** AS WELL AS "Under Grades** At ruling Market Quotations, WF CAN AND WILL SUPPLY YOUR Cut riower Wants Fancy Ferns, Etc. We carry the moat complete line 'Of Florists' Supplies in the West Catalogue free. E. F. WINTERSON CO., Establislied 1894. 45-47-49 Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO. GEO. REINBERG, "r:».. Cut Flowers CHOICE AMERICAN BEAUTIES. W^e will take care of your orders at reason- able prices. Prompt attention. 51 Wabash Ave., CHICACO, ILL. A. L. RANDALL GO. Wholesale Florists. 19 & 21 Randolph St., CHICAGO. Send for v/eekly price list and special quotations oo 1000 lots. WEI LAND AND Risen CHICAGO'S RELIABLE Wholesale Growers and Shippers of CUT FLOWERS. 69 Wabash Ave., CHICACO. SEND FOR WEEKLY PRICE LIST. WHOLESALE FLORISTS J. a BUD LONG Boses and Carnations A Specialty.. 37-39 Randolph Street, CHICAGO. WHOLESALE GROWER of CUT FLOWERS 504 The American Florist. Oct. 22, Ihe Leo Niessen Company 1217 Arch Street, WHOLESALE FLORISTS store open from 7 A. M. lo 8 P. M. PHILADELPHIA, PA. The Cleveland Cut Flower Company, WHOLESALE GUT FLOWERS. FLOBISTy SUPPLIES, WIRE DESIGNS. 52 and 54 High Street, CLEVELAND, OHIO. WELCH BROS. IS I»ro-viixoe Street. All Varieties FLOWERS In Season. FANCY and DAGGER FERNS. FLORISTS' SUPPLIES all kinds. Lrf>ng Distance Telephone, 6268-6267 Main. Wl^m^^ls^^^vsf 84HAWLEY STREET. ...BOSTON. BABDY CUT FERNS. Write for Prices. FAMCV DACaER LB.BRAGIE,"'I1S' Oldest, Largest and most reliable dealer in U. S. Michigan Gut Fiower Exciiange, WM. DILCER, Mgr. Fancy Ferns, 81.00 per 1000. Dagger Ferns, 90o per 1000. 38-40 Miami Ave.. DETROIT. MICH. FOR SOUTHERN WILD SiVliLAX (Where quality Is First Consideration) Write, Wire or Phone the introducers, Caldwell The Woodsman Co., Evergreen, Ala. New Crop Southern Wild Smilax now ready in limited quantities. THE KERVAN COMPANY, Fresh Cut Evergreens for Decorating. FANCY FERNS AND MOSSES AT WHOLESAIE. 20 W. 27lh Street, NEW YORK. Telephone 1519 Madison Sq. GALAX, FERNS, ETC. Green Galax @ 60o per 1000 Cut Fancy Ferns @$1.00 per 1000 Cut Dagger Ferns @ 1.00 per 1000 Cut Leuoothoe Sprays @, 3.00 per 1000 New crop, flrst-class and fresh from the patch; will have Bronze Galax in Nov. Cash with order. J. N. PRITCHARD, Elk Park. N. C. Waco, Tex.— The Floral Society is working hard for the flower show. The inquiries indicate that the exhibits are going to be very ntimerous and of a high class. There will be a number of features besides the flowers. The question of the building will be decided in a short time. Wbol^ale power/\arl^fe Boston, Oct. 19. Roses, Beauty, best 15.00@25.00 " " medium 8.00@12.00 " " ouUs 50® 4.00 Bride, Bridesmaid 1.00® 3.00 " extra 4.00® 8.00 " Liberty 50® 6.00 Carnations 50® 1.00 " Fancy 1.00® 3.00 Lily of the vaUey 3.00® 4.00 Bmilax 8.00@12.00 Adiantum 75® l.OO Asparagus 35.00@60.00 Gladiolus Colville 1.00® 1.50 Violets B0@ .75 Chrysanthemums, ordinary 6.00® 8.00 fancy 8 00@12.00 Pmr.ATlElPHlA. Oct. 19. Roses, Tea 3.00® 5.00 " " extra 6.00® 8.00 " Liberty 4.00® 8.00 Queen oj Edgely, extra.... 12. 00@».00 " " firsts.... 6.00® 8.00 " Beauty, extra 12.00@25.00 firsts 6.00® 8.00 Carnations 1.00® 3.00 Chrysanthemums, per doz., $2@$4 16.00@35.00 Lily of the valley 3.00® 4.00 Cattleyas 50.00 Asparagus S5.00@50.00 Smilax 12.00@15.00 Violets 3S@.75 Adiantum 1.00® 1.50 Sweet peas 75® 1.00 BuiTAiO, Oct. 19. Roses, Beauty S.00®25.00 " Bride, Bridesmaid, Meteor 1.00® 6.00 Carnations 1.00® 4.00 Harrisii 15.00 Lily of the vaUey 2.00® 5.00 Asparagus, strings 40.00@50.00 Smilax 10.00®15.00 Adiantum 50® 1 00 Lllium Longillorum 15.00 Chrysanthemums 5 00@35.0O Violets 30® .60 HARDY CUT FERNS. FANCY OR DAGGER, 75o per 1000. Discount on large orders. GALAX, bronze or green, 75c per 1000; $6.50 per case of 10,000. Use our MOUNTAIN LAUR'L for your decorations, 4c, 5o and 6o per yd. Made fresh daily from the woods. BRANCH LAUREL, 35a per large bundle. Tel. Office, New Salem, Mass. Mlllington, Mass. The Pliiiadelpliia Wiioiesale Fiower Mari(et. 1235-7 Filbert St., PHILADELPHIA. open from 7 A. M. to 6 P. M. Telephones. GALAX LEAVES. Brilliant Bronze or Green. Selected stock, full count, Jl.OO per 1000; $3.75 per 5000. Sphagnum Moss, clean picked stock, large bale, 81.75 each; by freight, $3.00 each. All Kinds tX Decorative Greens and Florists' Supplies. Tel. 597 Madison Li J. KRESHOVER, Square. llO-tIZ W. 27tli SL. New York. AIWAYS MENTION THE „c..AMERICAN nORIST WHEN WRITING ADVERTISERS NEW CROP SOUTHERN WILD SMILAX. Best quality, 25 lb. case, $3.50; 50 lb. case, 87.00. We carry the finest and most complete line of Decorative Evergreens and Florists' Supplies. Our specialties are DAGGER and FANCY FERNS, Al quality, $1.00 per 1000. Discount on larger orders. BRILLIANT BRONZE and cnEEN GALAX. $1.00 per 1000. Laurel Kestooning. good and lull, handmade 5a and 6a per yd. Green and Spliagnum Moss, $1.00 per bbl. Sphagnum Moss, 50c ger bag; 5 bags, $3.00. ivy Leaves. $4.00 per lOOO. Sprengsri, 25o and 60o per unch. Asparagus Plumosus, 60a per bunch or string. Leucothoe Sprays, $1.00 per 100: $7.60 per 1000. We also carry a full line of Florists Supplies such as Tin Foil, Cut Wire, Corrugated Boxes, all sizes. Folding Boxes, Ribbons, all sizes and colors, Koral Letters, Block Letters, Wire Designs, Cycas Leaves, Etc., Etc. Our stock is of the best quality and at the most reasonable rates. Please write for our price by mail, telephone or telegraph will receive our most careful and prompt attention. IW. ROBINSON & CO., L. D. 'Phone 2618 Main. 8 and 11 Province St., Boslon, Mass. Please mention the A merican Florist when writing. WHOLESALE FLORISTS. Bell and Keystone Phones. 1220 Filbert Street, PHIL3DELPHIA. Please mention the American Florist when writing. igo4. The American Florist. 505 JOHN I. RAYNOR ARE THE BEST PRODUCT OF THE BEST GROWERS FOR THE NEW YORK MARKET. 4ilantam Croweanum Sold here Excloslvely. 49 W. 28th Street, NEW YORK. Tel. 1998 Madison Square. YOIINGA NUGENT Telephone loSB^MadisoD Sq! Wh0l6S3lG FlOriStSl CATTLEYAS, GARDENIAS. ROSES. CARNATIONS and all seasonable novel- ties. With our long experience in shipping, and competent assistants in our packing department, ^ve are in a position to' guarantee out-of-town customers vv^ho place their orders with us that they wilt not be disappointed. Walter F. Sheridan, Wholesale Florist, Talephona 803 Madison Sqoaze. 39 West 28th St., NEW TOBX. Tslaphona No. 756 Madison Squara, MOORE, HENTZ & NASH Wholesale Commission florists. S6 and 67 Wast 28th SI. NEW YORK CITT; Advice ot sale note daily. Statement and check weekly. All consignments, large or small, receive tbe same attention. CORRESPONDENCE INVITED. molesileWILLIAM GHORMLEY, Daily Receiver and Shipper ot Fresh Cut Fiowers. I Orchids, Roses, Carnations, Valiey, Lilies, etc. I Mephones 2200 and 2201 Madison Squara. 57 Wcst 28th Street, NEW YORK CITY. JOHN YOUNG, Special American Beauties, Surpassing Carnations, Lily ot the Valley, Orchids and all Seasonable Flowers. 61 West 28tli St., NEW YOIC.K. Telephone 1905 Madison Squure. THE RECOGNIZED HEADQUARTERS IN NEW YORK CITY FOR Violets and Carnations GROWERS and BUYERS make a note of this. It will be to your advantage. WM. H. GUNTHER. :SO Wast 20th SIrael, NEW YORK. Telephone 551 Madison Square. THQMASYOUNGJr. WHOLESALE FLORIST. CHOICEST CUT FLOWERS. 43 W. 28lh St., NEW YORK CITY. A NEW COMMISSION HOUSE READY FOR BUSINESS. JOSEPH S. FENRIGH 48 W. 30th Strsai, NEW YORK. Tel. 325 Madisoh Sq. N.Y. GUT FLOWER EXCHANGE Coogan BIdg. 6th Ave. and W. 26th St., New York. Open for Cut Flower Sale, at 6 o'clock Every Morning DESIRABLE WALL SPACE TO RENT FOR ADVERTISING. JOHN DONALDSON^ Secretary- Choice Carnations. Selected Roses. Traendly & Schenck NEW YORK CITY, 44 W. 28th Street, Cut Flower Exchange. New Telephone No. 798 &, 799 Madison Sq. Wbol^ale power/arK^ New York, Oct. 19. Roses, Beauty, best " " medium " " ouUs " Liberty, beat " " medium '• " culls " Bride, Bridesmaid, G. Gate ■' Kaiserin, Carnot Carnations " fancy and novelties Lily ot the valley. ' lliea Lilies Smllax.... Adlantum , Asparagus Gardenias. Violets Chrysanthemums, per doz. , 50c@4.l 5.00@20.00 I.00@ 4.00 .50@ 1. 00 6.00@lO00 2.f0@ 5.00 .50@ 1.00 .50@ B.OO .50® 6.00 .50® 2.00 2 00® 4.00 1.00® 3.00 4.00® 6.00 5.00®10.00 .10® .50 25.00@50.00 2 00® 6.00 .36® .60 OO Charles Millang WHOLESALE FLORIST. . Conservatory connected from which I can ship ferns and decorative plants promptly. 50 W. 29th St. NEW YORK. Tal. 3860 and 3861 Madison Square. It is good business policy ^ ^ afc to mention the «^ »^ «^ American Florist when writing to an advertiser. FORD BR05. Receivers and Shippers of Fresh Flowers HI West 30th St., NEW YOBIC Telephones 3870-3871 Madison So. REPRESENTING EMINENT GROWERS. Julius Lang 53 West 30th Street, NEW YORK. COMMISSION DEALER in FLOWERS Telkphonb 280 Madison SonA-R-R. ALEX. J. GUTTMAN, Wholesale Commission Florist, All varieties of Cut Flowers in season at right prices, and of the BEST QUALITY. 52 W. 29lh Street, NEW YORK CITY. Telephone 1664 and 1665 Madison Square. THHJ NEW YORK CUT FLOWER GO. 55 and 57 West 26th St., WHOLESALE FLORISTS. Dally Reports. Weekly Paymanlai Telephone J. A. MILLANQ, 756 Madison Sq. Manasbb. CARNATIONS specialty. CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED. Prompt Paymoiria. Eatabllahad 1 89 1 Alfred H. Langjahr, ^^n^w^^o^ Telephone 3924 Madison Sq. EDW. C. HORAN 55 WEST 28TH STREET, NEW YORK. OUT FLOWERS AI WHOLESALE, 9 Telephone 421 Madison Square. 506 The American Florist. Oct. 22, INTERNATIONAL FLOWER DELIVERY. NEW YORK. Steamer Gifts Orders for flowers in any form carefully filled and delivered by special messenger on board any steamer on day of departure from New York. THQS. YOUNG, JR. 43 W. 28th St., NEW YORK CITY. Please mention the American Florist when writinz. SAN FRANCISCO. TELEPHONE MAIN 1023. SIEVERS & BOLAND, Floral Artists, 33 Post Street, SAN FRANCISCO, CAL. INDIANAPOLIS. Berlennann Bros. Co., fLORISTS. 1 241 Massachusetts Ave., INDIANAPOLIS, ND, Please mention the A merican Florist when writing. ST. LOUIS. Fred. C. Weber, FLORIST, 4320-4328 Olive St., ST. LOUIS, MO. Eitabliihed 1873, L Diit. 'Phone Lindell 196 ML DENVER. T he Park Floral Co. J. A. VALENTINE. DENVER, COLO. MILWAUKEE. G. G. Pollworth Go, MILWAUKEE, WIS. Win take proper care of your orders in WISCONSIN. CHICAGO. Establlshad 1857. The Geo. Wittbeld Co. 1667 Buckingham Place, CHICAGO. Growers and importers. The oldest and leading house in Central and Western United States. Decorative plants a specialty. Mail and Wire Orders Get Prompt attention. PASSENGER STEAMSHIP MOVEMENTS. The tables herewith gLve the Boheduled time of departure of ocean steamships carry- ing: flrst-clasB passengrers from the principal American and forelg^n ports, covering the space of two weeks from date of this Issneofthe AMERICAN FLORIST. Much disappointment often resnlts from attempts to f orivard flow^ers for steamer delivery by expressi to the care of the ship's stew^ard or otherwise. The carriers of these packag-es are not Infrequently refused admission on board and even those delivered on board are not always certain to reach the parties for whom they were Intended. Hence florists in Interior cities having orders for the delivery ot flowers to passengers on ont-goLng steamers are advised to Intrust the filling of such orders to some reliable florist In the port of departure, who understands the necessary details and formalities and has the focUitles for attending to It properly. For the addresses of Bach firms we refer our readers to the advertisements on this page: FROM TO STEAMER •LINE DAY DUB ABOUT New York Liverpool Lucania 1 Sat. Oct. 82, Noon. Oct. 27 New York Ombria 1 Sat. Oct. 29, 9:00 a. m. Nov. 6 *' Ivernia Tunisian 1 Sat. Fri. Oct. 29, 1:00 p. m. Oct. 21, Nov. 6 Montreal Oct. 29 Montreal 11 Ionian 2 Fri. Oct. 28, Nov. 6 New York Glasgow^ Numidian 2 Thur Oct. 20, 11:00 a. m. Oct. 30 New York Hamburg Bluecher 3 Thur Oct. 20, 2:00 p. m. Oct. 30 New York Deutscbland 8 Thur Oct. 27, 7:00 a. m. Nov. 3 New York • ( Pennsylvania 3 Sat. Oct 29, 8:30 a. m. Nov. 9 New York Copenhagen Hekia 4 Sat. Oct. 22, 2:00 p. m. Nov. 1 New York »* Hellig Olva 4 Wed. Oct. 26, 2:00 p. m. Nov. 6 New York Glasgow Purnessia 6 Sat. Oct. 22, Noon. Nov. 1 New York London Minnetonka 6 Sat. Oct. 22, 4:00 p. m. Nov. 1 New York Mesaba 6 Sat. Oct. 29, 9:00 a. m. Nov. 8 New York Liverpool Oceanic 7 Wed. Oct. 19, 2:00 p. m. Oct. 26 New York • » Arabic 7 Kri. Oct. 21, 3:00 p. m. Oct. 29 New York 11 Teutonic 7 Wed. Oct. 26, 10:00 a. m. Nov. 3 New York It Celtic 7 Fri. Oct. 28, 7:00 a. m. Nov. 4: New York Southampton New York 8 Sat. Oct. 22, 9:30 a. m. Oct. SB New York • 1 St. Paul 8 Sat. Oct. 29, 9:30 a. m. Nov. 4 New York Antwerp Vaderland 9 Sat. Oct. 22, 10:30 a. m. Oct. SO New York 11 Kroonland 9 Sat. Oct. 29, 10:30 a. m. Nov. 7 New York ■,. Havre La Lorraine 10 Thur. Oct. 20, 10:00 a. m. Oct. 29- New York 11 La Bretagne 10 Thur. Oct. 27, 10:00 a. m. Nov. 6 New York Rotterdam Ryndam 11 Wed. Oct. 19, 10:00 a. m. Oct. 27 New York 11 Noordam 11 Wed. Oct. 26 10:00 a. m. Nov. 6 New York Genoa Liguria 12 Wed. Oct. 26, 11:00 a. m. Nov. 10 New York Bremen Main 13 Thur Oct. 27, 11:00 a. m. Nov. T Boston Liverpool Devonian Winifredian Kensington 14 14 16 ■Wed. Wed. Sat. Oct. 19, 6:00 s. m. Oct. 26, 10:30 a. m. Oct. 22, Daylight. Oct. 29 Nov. 6 Montreal Oct. 81 Montreal It Dominion 16 Sat. Oct. 29, Daylight. *1 Cunard; 2 Allen-State; 3 Hamburg-American; 4 Scandinavian-American; Anchor Line; 6 Atlantic Transport; 7 White Star; 8 American; 9 Red Star; 10 French; 11 Holland-American; 12 Italian Royal Mail; 13 North German Lloyd; 14 Leyland; 16 Dominion. DETROIT. lOHN BREITMEYER'S SONS Cor. MIAMI and GRATIOT AVES. DETROIT, MICH. Artistic Designs. .jto*.j> .3* High Grade Cut Blooms. \^e cover all Michigan points and good sections of Ohio, Indiana and Canada. please mention ike American Florist when wriiin^. CHICAGO. P.J.HAISWIRTH Xuditorium Annex, .^- CHICAGO. Mail, telegraph or telephone orders filled promptly in best style. Please mention the American Florist when writing. OMAHA. HESS&SWOBODA, FLORISTS, 1415 Farnam Street, OMAHA, NEB, 'Phone 1601 and L. 1682. WASHINGTON. Joseph R. Freeman, FLORIST, 612 ISthSt.N.W., WASHINGTON. D.C.. Please mention the A merican Florist when writing, ST. PAUL. HOLM & OLSON, ST. PAUL. THE LEADING FLORISTS OF THE N. W. Orders will be well cared for anywhere in Minnesota and the Dakotas. 'lease mention the A merican Florist when writinz* SPRINGFIELD. Mark Sitken FLORIST. 388 Main St., Springfield, Mass. GEORGE GOTSONAS & GO.r Wholesale and Retail 'Dealers In all kinds of EVERGREENS. Fancy and Dagger Ferns, Bronze and Green Galax. Phone 1202 Mad. Sq. MAIN S10RE, 45 W. Zgth St., UCUU VflDlf BRANCH, 65 W. 28th St., HtlV I UllK. 3904- Th E American Florist. 507 KENNICOTT BROS. COMPANY Our reputation has always been that wc fill orders when others fail, rates. Following; is the current market, subject to chang;e : Chrysanthemums Fancy, large $2.50 to $3.00 per dozen AMERICAN All stock in season at lowest market BEAUTY Per dozen 30-36-inch Stem $3.00 "24-inch stem 2.50 20-inch stem 2.00 16-inch stem 1.50 12-inch stem 1.00 Short stem $3.00 to $4.00 per 100 Chrysanthemums Medium $1.50 to $2.00 per dozen Per 100 Brides, and Maids $2.00 to $5.00 Meteors and Gates 2,00 to 5.00 Liberty 3 00 to 6.00 Kaiserin 300 to 8.00 Carnations l.OOto 2.00 Valley 2.00 to 4.00 Violets 60 to 1.25 Chrysanthemums Common 7Sc to$t.00 per dozenr Per 100 Ferns per 1,000, $1.25 to i.SO, $ .15 Galax, Green per lOOO, $1.25 Galax, Bronze per lOOO, i.SO Leucothoe $6.00 per lOCO Adiantum 75 to Smilax.. per doz., $1.50 Asparagus Sprengeri 2.00 to Aspargus, per string, 40c to 50c 15 .20 .75 1.00 3.00^ KENNICOTT BROTHERS COMPSNY, 40-42-44 Randolph Street, OHTO;«.<^0. VAIGHAN & SPERRY, 60 Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO. Wholesale Comniission Florists And Dealers in FLORISTS' SUPPLIES. All Cut Flowers at Ruling IVlarket Prices. FINE LARGE CHRYSANTHEMUMS, ) nilD CDrHIAITICC DOUBLE and SINGLE VIOLETS, j UUlf OrCulALIICOi FAIMCV CUT FI-OWERS SPECIALTV. If you want Choice Cut Flowers at any time or all the time, send to CHARLES W. McKELLAR, 51 Wabash Avenue, OHIC^OO. Western Headquarters for Choice nPOHinQ FANCY VALLEY, VIOLETS BEAUTIES, TEA ROSES, \/R\^nih#9, CARNATIONS and CHRYSANTHEMUMS. Wild Smilax, Asparagus, Adiantum, Smilax, Fancy Ferns always in aiuadance. Also a com- plete line or all Florists' Supplies, Novelties andWire Work. LONG DISTANCE 'PHONE, CENTRAL 3598, AUTO. 3623. Indianapolis Floral Co. 839 Ft. Wayne Avenue, - mniiMAPniK |nd. WHOLESALE Commission Florists. ALL ORDERS PROMPTLY FILLED IN BEST POSSIBLE MANNER. Consignments Solicited. We are in position to give prompt and liberal returns on all con- signments. WANTED, Bulbs. TATe want to buy in lots of 1,000 to 10,000 each the tollowing: TULIPS, select mixtures, CROCUS, HYACINTHS, separate colors mixed, NARCISSUS, all kinds, LILIES. Please mention the A merican Florist when writing CHAS. GHADWICK, COR. FULTON & LAGRAVE, Grand Rapids, Mlich. WHOLESALE and RETAIL FLORIST. High-Grade Cut Blooms. Carnations, Roses, 'Mums, Violets, Etc. Cboice American Beauties a Specialty. Artistic Designs on Short Notice. Good Shipping Facilities to all Michigan Points. A TRIAL ORDER SOLICITED. RICE BROTHERS 128 N. eth St., MINNEAPOLIS, MINN. Wholesale Cut Flowers and Supplies. Wild Smilax I "'{sr/.^^il'c'el"* Sbippers ol choice Cut Flowers and Greens oX aV kinds. Try us. PETER REINBERG 51 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. Wholesale Gut Flowers LARGEST GROWER IN THE WORLD. Price List. AMERICAN BEAUTIES- Per doz. 36-inch stems $3.00 24-inoh stems 2.00 I8-inoh stems l.B© 12-inch stems l.OO Short stems per 100, $4.00 to 6 CO Per 100 LIBERTY 84.00 to 86.00 CHATENAY 4.00to 6^00 " seconds 2.00 to SCO MAIDS AND BRIDES '4.00 to 6.00 " " " seconds... 2.00 to aco PERLE 2.00to 4.80 GOLDEN GATES 2.00 to 4.C0 CARNATIONS l.OOto 1.50 All flowers are perfectlyfresh and properly pactodi No charge for P. & D. on orders over $5,001 JOHN mil Wholesale and Retail Florist; SAVANNAH, QA. ESPECIALLY CONVENIENT FOR THE SOUTHERN TRADE. Largest Grower of VALLEY in the South, also CARNATIONS, ROSES and BULB. • OUS FLOWERS. Long Distance Telephone Connections. Always mention the American Flo rist when you order stock. J^ HIGH-GRADE SOUTHERN WILD SMILAX. ^""^ "°"^*^' "p^LtSt'"''""'"'^-' SPECIAL FACILITIES FOR HANDLING LARGE ORDERS. WRITE, WIRE OR PHONE. E. A. BEAVEN^ (Formerly of Caldwell, The Woodsman Company) EVERGREEN. A\-A^ 608 The American Florist. Oct. 22, I The Seed Trade. =\ AMERICAN SEED TRADE ASSOCIATION. Chas. N. Page, Des Moines, la., Pres.; L. L. May, St. Paul, Minn., First Vice-Pres.; C. E. Kendel, Cleveland, 0.,Seo'yandTreas. Twenty -third annual convention, June, 1905. Jf Visited Philadelphia: Samuel Cole, of Ventura, Cal. St. Louis, Mo.— Fred S. Plant has sold ishis interest in the St. Louis Seed Com- j5pany. Sew York.— H. Hartman sailed for Europe on the S. S. Kron Prince Wilhelm on October 18. London. — N. Sherwood has lately re- turned trom a two years' sojourn in New Zealand, taken to secure entire relief from business cares. Sloan & Son, the California onion seed growers, use their own threshing and cleaning machinery and can handle ten tons per day. D. I. BcsHNELL & Company, St. Louis, secured a gold medal award for their display in the Agriculture building, World's Fair. Visited Chicago:— D. P. Durban, of Alexander Seed Company, Augusta, Ga.; A. Emerich, of Vilmorin, Andrieux & Company, Paris, France; D. L. Sloan, Palo Alto, Cal. Waterloo, Neb.— The last three weeks of very fine weather, without frosts and without winds or storms, have brought along all the seed crops in fine order. Representatives of Wm. Henry Maule and H. W. Buckbee were looking over this section last week. J. C. Robinson has finished during the last month his fourth large warehouse, the same spring- •ing into existence like a big mushroom. We are advised by a Florida corres- pondent, that, owing to the dry weather of the past few weeks, the Velvet bean crop of that state will be somewhat shorter than was anticipated by growers, but if no early cold is experienced the crop will average that of last season. Prices will probably range in car load lots from $1.40 to $1.65. Melon seed crop harvested out this season is much better than was anticipated. Only WIW Ginseng Wanted. Ginseng buyers in a large wholesale way report that tl^e cultivated roots of this article are not wanted by the Chinese and are instructing their agents to pur- ■chase only the wild roots gathered from the woods. The Chinese claim, itis said, that the wild roots possess diflferent prop- erties from the cultivated ones. Omalia. ' The Nebraska Seed Company, formerly a copartnership, has incorporated, the stockholders being Mrs. Emma von Windheim and Henry G. Windheim, who own all of the stock. There will be no change in the mode of conducting busi- ness, which will be managed by Henry G. Windheim, as before. The firm is con- templating building an addition to its Jones street trackage property, the addi- tion to be 66x72 feet, five stories high, jn the last year it has equipped its ware- Ijouse with modern cleaning machinery, investing about $7,000. The Vilmorin Monument. (to be erected in PARIS, FRANCE.) The eminent services rendered to agriculture and horticulture by Henry de Vilmorin are well known. His premature death has had a sad echo in the agricultural and horticultural world, not only in France but in other countries as well. The regrets which his death has caused, the sym- pathies which continue to honor his memory, must necessarily call attention again to the entire work accomplished during more than a century by the Vilmorin family, whose name is justly and universally esteemed. Id fact during four generations the heads of the Vilmorin family, — Philippe Victoire de Vilmorin, his son Philippe Andre, then his grandson Louis, and lastly his great grandson Henry, — have suc- cessively associated the name Vilmorin with the progress made in agriculture and horticulture within the past 150 years. It is the Vilmorins who introduced and made popular in the gardens, in the forests, and in the fields, a very large num- ber of well known useful vegetables and seeds, some of which were obtained in their experiment gardens, and others imported into France from distant countries. To recapitulate, we can say that without the Vilmorins there would perhaps be a little less grain in the fields, but without any doubt, less sugar in our beets and certainly less flowers in our gardens. It is this long and immense work accomplished by the Vilmorins which we propose to honor. All those who are interested in agri- cultural and horticultural progress will doubtless think it just to perpetuate their memory by a monument worthy of the services which they have rendered and will, no doubt take part in the subscription started to this end. The members of the Vilmorin committee in the United States are: Charles S. Sargent, director of the Arnold Arboretum and Professor of Harvard University, Boston, Mass.; William McMurtrle, es-president of the Chemists' Association, of New York; and D. M Ferry, president of D. M. Ferry & Company, Detroit, Mich. Remittances, large or small, made to either of the above, will be acknowledged and forwarded. [The amount of each individual subscription is not so important as that each one who appreci- ates the great work above mentioned testify in this way his remembrance of it.— Ed.] Washington, D. C. Though many of the summer's tourists have returned there are yet man^ who linger by the seas, in the mountains or mayhap across the big pond. Official entertaining will not begin for some time — in fact, there is some business, of im- portance to the whole country, to be transacted November 8. Until that is settled we do not look for many elabo- rate entertainments. Nevertheless, those who are in town seem to be enjoying themselves in a quiet way, as most of the retailers have been furnishing small deco- rations for luncheons and quiet social afiairs, and then the weddings must not be forgotten, as they, like the brook, go on forever. An old-fashioned florist once remarked in my hearing that nearly all his best cus- tomers died away from home, and he thus lost the orders for their funerals. In this he was unfortunate. When people get married away from home it is different, for they can send for their florist. This is what has been happening to J. Henry Small, Jr. On Saturday, October 15, he was called to the country seat of U. S. Senator Philander C. Knox, at Valley Forge, Pa., to decorate for the wedding of the senator's daughter. Miss Rebecca Page Knox, to James Robert Lindle, of Pittsburg. The marriage took place in the presence of a notable company. The President and Mrs. Roosevelt were pres- ent, leaving this city in their private car, accompanied by friends. The Knox man- sion was handsomely decorated through- out with autumn foliage and cut flowers, white chrysanthemums predominating. Under a canopy of vines profusely deco- rated with choice cut flowers and flanked by tall palms the ceremony took place. After the marriage a collation was served, the table decorations being orchids and American Beauty roses. The bridal bou- quet was of lily of the valley and adian- tums. W. F. Gude and James Quinn attended . the_ Hagerstown, Md., fair, the former acting as judge of horticultural exhibits. Both speak hii^hly of the enterprise of the Hagerstown florists and the quality of their exhibits, which, Mr. Gude informs me, were equal to those usually seen at shows in the large cities. The first pre- mium for palms, ferns and potted plants was awarded to Henry Holzapfel, Jr. ; first for cut flowers to Wm. Bestes; second for palms, ferns, etc., to Henry Bestes. Brother Gude, who is something of a "jiner," had been up to Harrisburg, where he was banqueted by one of the fraternities, and at Hagerstown the citi- zens turned out en masse and gave him another one. It is therefore not surpris- ing that he is now on excellent terms with himself and the "other fellows." The chrysanthemums are more plenti- ful than a week ago and will have a monopoly for some time to come. Most of the blooms that have appeared are small and many of them are imperfect, but it is hoped that in another week something better may be shown. The Virginia violets seem to be growing worse instead of improving with cooler weather, and it is devoutly to be hoped that some of the growers will soon turn in a reasonable supply of violets that are fit to look at. It is a tribute to George H. Cooke's reputation for truthfulness and veracity that on his return from a recent fishing trip he told his friends that he caught only three fish. Plenty of fellows would have made it at least three dozen. Abdul Hamil Abaza, Egyptian delegate to the World's Fair, who has been spend- ing a week here, gave a dinner to Dr. Gal- loway, chief of the bureau of plant Indus* try, department of agriculture. Davis Brothers have been sending in some very good violets to John Robert- son and they are snatched up in a wink. They are this year growing a few white ones that also sell well. Harry Rowe, who has for several years been in Christian Schellborn's stall in Center market, has resigned to accept a position in E. T. Phillips' Fourteenth street store. George C. Shaffer had a fine decoration recently on the occasion of a dinner by oflicials of the navy department to their chief. J. Louis Loose is showing chrysanthe- mums from the Alexandria greenhouses. S. E. Columbus, 0. At a meeting of the Columbus Florists' Club, October 4, the report of the com- mittee on the chrysanthemum show, to be held in this city in 1905, was discussed with much enthusiasm, and of the very large number present not one member was in opposition to the movement. The citizens of Columbus are assured of a show next fall equal to anything of its kind in the country. A general discus- sion on new varieties of chrysanthemums was postponed to the first meeting in November since most of the varieties had not advanced far enough to comment on them. The Livingston Seed Company was the first in the chrysanthemum market with Estelle and Glory of Pacific. The stock of the greenhouses of this firm looks fine. Charles Knopf, of Richmond, Ind., was in the city last week booking orders for some of his new carnations. Cahl. igo4. The American Florist. 509 NOW IS THE TIME TO SOW Yaughan's Giant-Flowered Cyclamen Seed. Our seed has been grown by us by a Cyclamen specialist in Europe. This is the third season we are handling his entire crop. The seed is saved only from perfect plants. Shape and size of flowers, foliage and stems and general habit are points on which our seeds are selected. There is no better Cyclamen seed in the market. Pure White (MontBlano) Daik Crimson Rosa von Marienlhal, "Daybreak" Pink. Dark Rose White with carmine eye. 100 seeds, 6Sa; 1000 seeds. SiS.OO. 250 seeds at the 1000 rate. RU^IN, new, the darkest good red, ICO seeds, $1.50. WHITE FRINGED, very flne flower, 100 seeds, $1.00. EXTR* CHO (JE MIXED, per 100 seeds, 50c; 250 seeds, $4.50; 60J0 seeds, ¥30.00. 1.15; 1000 seeds. NEW GI4^T ORCHID— Flowered Cyclamen. These are exceptionally flne, with very large flowers that are frilled and fringed in wonderful fashion. They are splendid sellers in the Chicago market and our seed is direct from the originator. Pure White, Red, Pink ) Each, per 100 seeds. $1.00; White, with Carmine Eye, Lilac Colored ) 1000 seeds, $9.00. GIANT ORCHID-FLOWERED CYCLAMEN in choicest mixture, 25 seeds, 35o- lOOseeds, 85c; 1000 seeds, $8 00. 10 PER CENT SPECIAL CASH DISCOUNT. ?„? "pYoTerTeedlTf the cash is enclosed. 1 O per cent. This discount does not apply to Asparagus Seed. Cash discount on this is 3 per cent. VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE, NEW YORK: CHICAGO: 14 Barclay Street. 84-86 Randolph Street. GREENHOUSES: WESTERN SPRINGS, ILL. NEW HARDY ANNUAL. The Gold Medal Carmine-Flowered Tobacco Plant Nicotiana Sanderae Seeds in original packets from all seedsmen throughout the United States. Gold Medal, London, 1903. Gold Medal, Royal Horticultural Society of England, 1904. First- class Certificate and Barksean Medal by 24 mem- bers of Floral Committee, R. H. Society. Particulars, colored illustrations, etc., from SANDER & SONS, V^iotkl^^' WHOLESALE AGENTS FOR THE UNITED STATES; HENRY A. OREER Chestnut St.. Philadelphia, Pa. J. M. THORBURN Cortlandt St., New York. VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE, Chicago and New York. Please mention the A merican Florist when writing. ONION Writs for samples and prices. VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE, Chicago. Please mention ike American Florist when ■mriling, CUCUIVIBER SEED. '^INIehols Msdium Green. Cucumber seed grown in California Is stronger in vitality and is more prolific than seed grown elsewhere. This has been conclusively demonstrated. We make a specialty of growing only this variety, and can fill all orders promptly. Write for price stating quantity desired. JOHNSON & MUSSER SEED CO., 113 N. Main St., LOS ANGELES, CAL. Bease mention the A merican J-lorisl when writine H. WREDE, LUNEBURQ, GERMANY, Lily of the Valley. Cold Medal Hamburg, November 1 897. 1000. strong Pips, $5.00. Cash with Order. eiease mention the A merican Florist when writing. -SPECIAL OFFER OF Bulbs and Decorative Plants Per 100 Lilium Harrisii, 5 to 7-in $ 3.60 " 7to9-in 8.00 Hyacinth, Roman White, 12 to IS ctm. per 1000 $24.00 Asparagus Plumosus Robustus 4.00 " Plumosus 3.00 " Sprengerl 2.S0 Pleris Tremula 2,50 Pleris Argyrea 2.50 Small Ferns for dishes, full list of best dwarf varieties, per lOOO 525.00 3.00 Small Palms for Center Plants to dishes, 2i-inch pots, 6 to 8 inches high. Areca Lutescens 6.00 Kentia Belmoreana ; 8.00 Narcissus, Von Sion, select $12.00 Single Dutch Hyacinths, named colors, Hjai, per 1000, $26.00 Per 100 Deutzia Gracilis, for potting, 12 to 15-in. 6.00 15 to 18-inch 8.00 Deulzia Lemoinei (grand for pots) 15 to 18-inch 8.00 18 to 24-inch 10.00 Celestial Pepper, S-inch pot plants 15.00 Euphorbia Jacquinilolia, grand for winter pot plants, 3-inch 8.00 4-inch... 12.00 Chinese Primula, Alba and Rosea, 2|-in. 2.00 Primula Forbesi, 2i-in 2.00 Each' Latania Borbonica. 24-in., 5 to 7 leaves, 7-in. pot $1.00 28-in., 6 to 8 leaves, 8-in. pot 1.50 28 to 30-in., 7 to 9 leaves, lO-in. pot 2.50 Cycas Revoluta, 10 to 12 leaves i.oo " " 12 to 15 leaves 1.50 The Storrs & Harrison Co. PAINESVILLE, OHIO. White Romans. Bulbs Ctms. Per 100; Per lOOO Per Case. 12 to 15 $2.75; $24.00; 2,000 for $47.00 13 to 15. 3.25; 28.00; 1,800 for 49.00 ARTHUR T. BODDINGTON, Seeds, Bulbs, Plants, 34 2 West 14(h St., NEW YORK. 510 The American Florist. Oct. 22^ I The ^^l^se^y Trade ] AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF NURSERYMEN. E. W. Kirkpatrick, McKinney. Tes. . Pres. ; C. L. Watrous, Des Moines, la., Vice-Pres.; George C- Seager, Rochester, N. Y., Sec'y. Thirtieth annual convention, West Baden Springs, Ind., June, 1905. J Cuttings of hardy shrubs and trees should be secured before the wood has become frozen and kept protected from Irost, otherwise success is doubtful. Hastings, Mich. — At the fair here the Northfield Nursery, of Northfield, Minn., made an exhibit which was awarded first premium and sweepstakes over all other collections. It consisted of over 100 plates of apples of different kinds, besides various other Iruits. Rochester, N. Y. — The EUwanger & Barry nurseries of this city captured no less than 102 first prizes for fruits at the state fair in Syracuse. The Western New York Horticultural Society, of which William C. Barry is president, won the first prize, $300, for the best display. Portland, Ore.— The importance of the nursery business in Oregon is shown by the annual report of Labor Commis- sioner, O. P. Hoff, who has collected statistics showing that last year 2,403,000 young trees were grown and sold in this state, and that ninety per cent were sold for shipment out of the state. A committee of the Massachusetts Horticultural Society held a meeting on Saturday, October 15, and voted to hold a public demonstration in the neighbor- ing town of Arlington for the purpose of exhibiting apparatus and methods of destroying the insect pests, in particular the gypsy moth, and the San Jose scale, which are excessively numerous in the towns in the neighborhood of Boston. This demonstration is to be given in order to show the towns how to combat the pests. The exhibit will include the work of the large steam machines for use in parks and public roads, as well as a demonstration of the proper methods of using hand pumps and sprayers on pri- vate and small estates. This exhibition bids fair to be of great practical use, as unless some radical methods of destroy- ing these insects are taken in the near future, there will be scarcely a town within a radius of fifteen miles of Boston which will not have the beauty of its landscape destroyed. Clstus Algarvensis. The rock rose (Cistus Algarvensis) is a free flowering, dwarf growing, ever- green shrub, perfectly hardy in the south, and will thrive in almost any soil. The flowers which are produced in great portions attained by this azalea, and will also show that they are not behind their diminutive imported sisters in adorning themselves with a profusion of blooms. Upwards of a hundred named varieties of different colors and shades, including pure white, crimson, scarlet, purple, salmon, and exquisite variega- tions, mottlings, stripes and blotches are grown in the south. There are only a few varieties that are hardy as far north as New York. CISTUS ALGARVENSIS. (At the nurseries of the P. J. Berckmans Co., Augusta, Ga.) numbers during May and June, are very similar to the wild rose, but with a beau- tiful dark purple splotch at the base of the petals. For low massing and as an individual specimen this shrub is very desirable and does not fail to attract favorable comment. Azalea Indica In South. Northern readers will probably not recognize the azalea here illustrated as being the same plant as the imported azalea, which they have sold at Easter with trained heads densely covered with gorgeous colored flowers. But those who have been fortunate enough to visit the south during azalea time, and espe- cially Charleston and Magnolia Gardens, will never forget the magnificent splendor of these plants in bloom. The engraving gives but a faint idea of the graceful pro- AZALEA indica. (At the nurseries of the P. J. Berckmans Co., Augusta.'Ga.) Colorado Springes. The meeting of the El Paso County Horticultural Society for the election of oflScers and checking up the last show held in August was held last week. Accounts show a good balance on the right side. Officers were elected as follows: President, W. W. Williamson; first vice-president, Wm. Clark; second vice-president, R. J. Coryell; secretary,. F. F. Horn; treasurer, C. B. Lauterman. The following committees were also named: Finance, exhibits, arrangements^ fruits and vegetables, landscape and children's departments. Hartford, Conn.— O. H. Mineris build- ing a greenhouse at 119 Capitol avenue., HOW TO EARN $20 to $50 PER WEEK. This is an advertisement but is worthy of your careful consideration, as it is a bonafide offer to the readers of the American Florist for their services this winter — whole or part time. If you mean business it will pay you to- write to the Spaulding Company and get their proposition. Whether you are experienced in their line or not they will outfit you free and instruct you fully each week, so that you will positively make as much as stated above, in cash, and in addition thereto will receive many premiums, not cheap, trashy things but useful and valuable articles which they «end their salesmen free, from time to time, by way of appreciation and encouragement.. Working for them is not like representing an ordinary nursery concern, for they are nurserymen of national reputation and can be depended upon to fulfill all agreements- with salesmen and customers. They will make life easy and prosperous for you if you. give them the chance. Write them to-day for full particulars. ADDRESS SPAULDING NURSERY & ORCHARD CO., SPAULDING. ILL. J904. The American Florist. 511 California Privet. Packing free. Per 100 1000 60,000 3 years, 2V5 to 3 feet S3.00 $28.00 50,000 2 years, 3 to 4 feet 2.75 25.00 200 000 2 years, 2 to 3 feet 2 25 20.00 200.000 2 years, 20 to 24 inches 2.00 15,00 SO.OrO 2 years, 15 to 20 inches 1.75 12.00 400,000 1 year. 12 to 18 inches 1.00 8 00 Cuttings, Feb, and March. 8 in. ,75 200 Trees, 3 years, beads 4 to 5 feet, each 2O0 Two and three year have been cut baclv and transplanted, which malves them very bushy, with fine roots, 6O0.000 ASPARAGUS ROOTS. Per 1000 Palmetto and Barr's Mammoth. 2-year $3.00 Palmetto and Barr's Mammoth, 1-year 2,50 Write for Trade List. Remember, packing free on fall delivery, J. H. O'HAGAN, Little Silver, N. J. River View Nurseries, Please mention the A merican Florist when writing. CALIFORNIA PRIVET. A large stock of extra fine, well furnished two year plants from one to four feet. Grades much higher than most stele sent out. Satisfaction guaranteed. Get my prices before you place your order. Address HICHTSTOWN, N- J. CHAS. BLACK, Philadelphia Rambler. Flowers brighter and much more double than Crimson Rambler, strong grower, blooms earlier and does not bleach ont. 2^-inch plants $6 00 per 100; $50. prtcai will advmoi. WM. S. HERZOG, Morris Plains, N J. SURE 'TIS GOOD. Angola, Ind. Enclosed find M. O. for 100 lbs. Fumigating Kind; ship fast freight. We are more than pleased with it- We consider it not onl}' the cheapest, but cleanest and best insecticide we have ever used. POWERS & JOHNSON. See page 520. Niagara Falls, N. Y.— J. Dobbie is erecting a greenhouse for the cuitivation of carnations. It will be 20x156 feet long with cement walls and4,000 square feet of glass. 612 The American Florist. Oct. 22, I Our Pastimes | Announcements of comiDg contests or other events of interest to our bowling, shooting and sporting readers are solicited and will be given place in this column. Address all correspondence tor this depart- ment to J. H. Pepper, 42 West 28th St., New York; Robt. Kift, 1725 Chestnut St., Philadel- V phia; or to the American Florist Co., Chicago^ At PittsDurff. Bowling teams composed of represent- atives of wholesale and retail stores have been organized and will hold their initial contest on Friday evening. October 21, in the Harry Da^ris alleys. The teams are as follows: ■WHOLESALE. T. P. McC >rmick. Ed. Ashecraft. Ed. McCallum. George Marshall. P. J. Deemas. KETAIL. R. D. Dickson, .Ir. .John Baldinger. George Elliott. O. M. Pannier. A. M. Elliott. At Chicago. Following are the scores made in the games played at Thompson's alleys October 8 by the Florists' Club bowlers: Total . GeotgeSoott: 127 113 170 4l0 Haaeue 139 168 103 4l0 Dcgnan 165 86 15i 398 E. F. Winterson 14! 131 1(9 383 pJuner 145 161 143 449 Balluff 159 139 117 415 H. Klunder 118 109 114 364 E. J. Hauswirth 131 119 113 363 V Kreitling. 100 ISO 114 561 p' J. Hauswirth 123 157 149 429 oklias 167 177 137 481 Huebner 1« 116 155 413 Venson H4 166 183 493 K^?e ....; 120 115 112 347 Lambtis 135 130 142 387 Beaman HI 107 148 396 Zappe 163 141 118 412 Manheim 108 127 133 368 C. Klunder 92 103 90 285 Asmus 161 205 173 539 LADIES. Mrs. Kreitling 113 167 134 184 " Asmus 143 HI 77 76 " p. J. Hauswirth 97 92 110 1C8 " Winterson 81 98 84 109 " Lambros 61 43 60 61 " Cochran 58 72 83 57 ■" E. J. Hauswirth 68 53 67 50 " Scott 116 — — — At New York. The bowling club of the New York Florists' Club had a meeting October 15 at the Puritan alleys, West Thirtieth street and Eighth avenue, with twelve members present. Organization of the club was completed by the election of officers as follows: President, S. S. But- terfield; secretary, J. Austin Shaw; treas- urer, Alex. I. Guttman; Captain, Joseph S. Fenrich. The officers were appointed a committee of management with power to establish rules and regulations gov- erning the conduct of the club. The busi- ness was transacted over a' table on which a substantial lunch was served, and it was arranged that a lunch should be a feature of each meeting. Monday is to be the regular meeting night. The initial games played resulted in the fol- lowing scores- Player l8t 3d O'Mara 188 138 Fenrich 139 127 Kessler HO 126 Shaw 152 127 Guttman 97 147 Marshall 135 116 T. Lang 147 212 Bnrns.. 129 126 Traendly 137 114 Butterfleld 122 139 Pepper 68 The employes of J. M. Thorburn & Company's seed store have organized a bowling tpam which will probably be heard from during the winter season. At Boston. Schlegel & Fottler Company and Jos. Breck & Sons rolled the first game of the Seedsmen's league Monday evening, October 17, resulting in a whitewash for Schlegel & Fottler Company, Breck & Sons winning by 3 to 0. The pins were somewhat cranky and the boys some- what nervous, the scores being very small. The features of the evening were the bowling of Wheaton,forJos. Breck & Sons and Guerineau for Schlegel & Fottler Company. The rooters were also an enjoyable part of the evening's entertain- ment. The match is to be rolled Monday evening, October 24, between R. & J. Farquhar and W. W. Rawson Company. The scores: JOSEPH BRECK &. SONS TEAM. Player 1st 2d 3d T'l Davis 70 55 65 190 Gleason 67 66 70 203 Armstrong 72 77 83 232 Enholm.. 81 69 75 225 Wheaton 91 80 84 255 Total •••381 347 377 1105 feCBLEGEL & FOTTLER TEAM. Player 1st 2d 3d T'l Gates. 74 68 64 203 Cahill 68 f8 68 184 Buckley 57 7.i 6? 190 Guerineau 83 75 72 330 Woods 58 64 63 185 Total „,.,„ 330 337 3341001 W. E. C. At Newport. An interesting big pin bowling match was rolled on the Artillery alleys between the company team and a team of the gardeners of Newport. The latter won two out of the three strings. The Artil- lery team won the first by a margin of three pins, the gardeners won the second by fourteen and the deciding string was very close to the end, the gardeners win- ning by only four pins. Meikle was high roller, with strings of 144 and 165 and a total of 432. The summary. GARDENERS. Player lat 2d 3d T'l A.Meikle 123 144 165 432 R. Gardner 119 107 115 341 R.Patterson 99 117 132 348 A. Fraser 108 105 104 317 C.D.Stark 140 99 103 342 Total 589 572 619 1780 NEWPORT ARTILLERY, Player 1st 2d 3d T'l H.M.Sherman 131 141 117 389 J. C. Weaver 115 9S 128 339 G. W. Tilley 114 102 133 318 C.H.Barlow 132 114 136 372 F.S.Patterson HO 105 102 317 Total 592 658 615 1765 X. Buffalo. Stock from a retail point of view is good. Violets, roses and chrysanthe- mums are fine and in good supply. Car- nations are scarce, but what are to be had show good stock and the making of a good supply. American Beauty roses are fine. Buffalo lost one of her oldest florists last week in the death of James Milley. The deceased was born in England and came to Buffalo when avery young man. He wentfrom Buffalo to Philadelphia for a short time, then back to take charge of the M. P. Bush greenhouses, where he remained for several seasons until he built his place on Masten street. This he occu- pied until his death. Mr. Milley was a thorough florist and his greenhouses were known far and wide as model places. He was one of the original members of the Bufi'alo Florists' Club. He is survived by three children, D. N. Milley, Chicago, 111.; W. B., who manages the greenhouses. and J. B., who has charge of a place in Glenville, near Cleveland, O. S. A. Anderson has completed the alter- ations in his store and now has one of the finest in western New York. His store entrance was changed, the floor lowered and the store lengthened. Mr. Anderson has done away with his coun- ters and will sell from tables and the ice- box. He has plenty of room, as all heavy packages are received and opened in the basement. Two weddings last week gave Ander- son and R. M. Rebstock two good orders. They were church weddings and called for palms, laurel, white chrysanthemums and autumn leaves. R. E. Boettger, of Eggertsville, has put in a house of violets and so far they are doing fine. He has always grown carna- tions, but this year turned one house over to the violets. Wm. Scott was a caller this week, and said that the Scott Company was cut- ting fine chrysanthemums and in increased numbers. Palmer & Son started their alterations last week and expect to have them com- pleted by November at the latest. The Florists' Club will hold an impor- tant meeting on Tuesday. The chrysan- themums show will be the topic. S. A. Anderson is handling some violets now that are equal to the best that can be had later in the season. L. H. Neubeck has his place looking fine this fall. Recent visitors: V. J. Gorley, St. Louis, Mo.; C. L. Dole, Lockport, N. Y. Bison. Wilmington, Del. The greenhouses at Twenty-fourth and Market streets will hereafter be con- ducted under the firm name of "Potter, the Florist, Inc." Many improvements have been made with a view to securing a larger share of the home trade. Here- tofore a large proportion of the product of the Potter greenhouses has been sold in Philadelphia, New York and other cities. It is now the aim of the firm to eater to local trade exclusively. The houses are now carrying something like 14,000 carnations and probably 8,000 chrysanthemums. Springfield, III. — Another house is being added to A. C. Browm's greenhouses at Walnut and Miller streets, and also a potting shed, 12x85 feet, which is con- nected with the greenhouses and the boiler-house. Painesville, O.— Carl Hagenburger, who owns greenhouses at Mentor and Madison, will now make a strong bid for Painesville business. He is erecting a store, and there will also be large green- houses in connection. MOSS, GALAX, FERNS. Calax, Bronze or Green $1.00 per 1000 Ferns, Dagger or Fancy 90 per 1000 Southern Smilax, large case....S6.00 CUT FLOWERS, FLORISTS' SUPPLIES. H. L. MENAND, 34 Williams St., Albany, N. Y. L. D. Telephokes. BOIQIET GREEN Best quality at lowest rates. We gather our own GREENS and brine: by our own boat direct. |^~ Also CHRISTMAS TREES. Northern Michigan Evergreen Nursery, SCHOONER GEO. L. WRENN, S. W Cor. Clark St. H. Schuenemann, Capt. Bridge CHICAGO. igo4. The American Florist. 513 FLOWER SHOW The World's Fair Flower Show Association. WRITE FOR PREMIIM LIST WILL HOLD UNDER THE AUSPICES OF THE LOUISIANA PURCHASE EXPOSITION A GRAND NATIONAL CHRYSANTHEMIM,CIT FLOWER and PLANT SHOW In the Hortioullura Building, World's Fair Grounds, at ST. LOUIS, NOVEMBER 7tli to 12th Very Liberal Cash Premiums are Provided in ali Classes. ALL EXHIBITS will be passed on by the regular WORLD'S FAIR JURORS, and Medals awarded as exhibits may deserve. In addition, the HENRY SHAW GOLD MEDALS are available under the usual rules governing same. ,^ ^ ,^ j- ^ ^ ^ Ail Horiiculturists are Cordially Invited to Units witli Ihs Present Guarantors In malting this a World's Exposilion Flower Show. WRITE FOR PREMIIM LIST EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE. Philip Breilmeyer, Leonard Kill, E. G. Hill, W. N. Rudd, Elmer D. Smith, Fred C. Weber, J. C. Vaughan, Chairman, —DIRECTOR Philip J. Hauswirfii, 227 Miciiigan Ave. CHICAGO. SAVES MANY TIMES ^ITS PRICED THE AMERICAN FLORIST COMPANY'S DIRECTORY saves many times its price to every one who catalogues or circularizes the trade. Fully revised to date of publication, it puts the mail only to live names, avoiding waste of postage and printed matter, time and labor. Contains 4 J2 pages, lists of Florists, Seedsmen and Nurserymen of the United States and Canada by states and towns, also alphabetically ; firms that issue catalogues, foreign merchants, horticultural societies and much other up-to-date information which makes it a reference book of daily utility wherever a wholesale trade is done. Published annually by the American Florist Co. 324 Dearborn St. CHICAGO. 514 The American Florist. Get. 22, Syracuse, N. Y. P. R. Quinlan & Company are having excellent success this year with the Sun- rise rose. They grew it last year but were not favorably impressed on account of the short stem. This year, however, it seems to have changed its habit and the foliage is all that could be asked. They intend to grow it extensively next season. The color is a coppery pink. The firm is having an opening this week of the remodeled store at 311 South Salina street. The store is decorated in white and gold with a very much improved appearance. Elaborate win- dow decorations have been arranged by Manager Robertson. One window is arranged with cattlevas and the other with Lorraine begonias and asparagus with ribbon effect. Wheadon & Hencle had several wed- dings during the week which gave them a chance to show what they could do. A large one at Manlius called for decora- tions of palms, lerns, roses and chrysan- themums. There is a large sale for Bos- ton ferns. This week the firm is having a run on small palms which sell for 50 •cents each. In the window are some handsome pieces of rustic work which have just been purchased. Some Chinese sacred lilies are also shown. Cyclamens, primroses and obconicas are seen in the florists' windows for the first time this season. Henry Morris is doing a large business in palms. Trade with him is good. A.J. B. Omaliai The Florists' Society held its monthly meeting last Thursday. The installation of its officers for the coming year took place. W. R. Adams took the presidential chair, George Soranson, vice-president; L. Henderson, secretary; Geo. Swoboda, treasurer; Wm. Faulkner, Paul Floth and J. Hath, trustees. J. J. Hess, W. Arnold and J. Bath constitute the enter- taining committee and Messrs. Bath, Faulkner and Henderson the hustling committee. The meetings of the society have been well attended and the outlook for the coming winter is bright. After the meeting bowling and refreshments were enjoyed. The annual floral exhibition was held in Omaha in connection with the agri- cultural society this month. There was a fine floral display. Paul Floth carried away the first prize on cut flowers and L. Henderson the first on display of plants and floral designs. Trade is on the increase; chrysanthe- mums are now in and selling well. L. H. Montpeller, Vt. The greenhouses of Emslie& Broadfoot have been more than doubled in size dur- ing the last three months. The repairs are now practically completed and have resulted in making this establishment one of the largest in the state. Over 12,000 square feet are now under glass at the houses in that city, besides those in Berlin and Barre. A rose house 112 feet long was completed too late to start roses this season. This house is at pres- ent filled with ferns, palms and foliage plants. Running parallel to the rose house is a propagating house. The old greenhouse and a new one, 32x96, are devoted to carnations. There is a small rose house that at present contains over 200 grafted rose plants which soon will be in bloom. ^Jj^ Red Lawson ^^^'^ NOW READY. Sport from the Famous MRS. THOMAS LAWSON. Planted May 1 8; in Full Crop Middle of August. ROOTED CUTTINGS. SI 0.00 per 100; S40.00 per 500; S75.00 per 1000. ASK YOUR BROTHER FLORIST= If he saw it at the Detroit Carnation Show. Ten to one he will say it's a Good Carnation to Grow. Received Certificate of Merit at Detroit Carnation Show— Scoring 87 Points. W. J. PALMER & SON, Lancaster, N. Y. 150,000 FIELD GROWN CARNATIONS. QUEEN LOUISE, white 06 ENCHANTRESS, light pink 10 CHICAGO, red 06 ETHEL CROCKER, pink 05 LIPPINCOTT OS WHITE CLOUD, white .05 PROSPERITY, variegated 06 FLORA HILL, white .06 LORNA, white .06 HARRY FENN, crimson .06 WM. SCOTT, pink .05 ORIOLE, scarlet.... .05 MERMAID, pink .05 DOROTHY, pink .05 J, L. DILLON, Bloomsburg, Pa. ^ TO CLOSE OUT. Field-Grown Carnation Plants. We olfar the following at $40.00 par 1 000. Guaranteed all first size plants: 6000 LAWSON. 1000 GOV. WOLOOTT, 1000 MORNING GLORY, 1000 WHITE CLOUD. WILL BE SHIPPED FROM HINSDALE. BASSETT & WASHBURN, Chicago. store: 76-78 Wabash Ave., Chicago. Greenhouses: HINSDALE, ILL. cr'ow^ carnations Large vigorous healthy plants. Per 100 1000 Woloott S5.00 $45.00 Prosperity 5 00 45.00 Palmer 5.00 45.00 PloraHill 4.50 40.00 Joost 4.50 40.00 White Cloud 5.00 Mary Wood .' 4.50 Higinbotham 4.50 40.00 Lawson 6.00 ROSE PLANTS. 3Vli-incb Gate and Bridesmaid 30.00 2V4-inch Golden Gate 20.00 STEVIA, 2!4-inoh 18.00 A few thousand 'MUlVIS, 2H-inch. ... ; 18.00 POEHLMANN BROS. CO., Morton Grove, III. New Carnation WM. PENN. A pink that will supersede, Scott, Joost, Floriana and Nelson. One that will cut a profitable crop of flowers from September to July without any intermission. A Companion to, not a rival ol "FIANCEE," Send For List. PRICE, $10.00 PER 100; $75.00 PER 1000. ALBERT M. HERR, Lancaster, Pa. F. L. KOHR, Lancaster, Pa., R. F. D. No. 3. Please mention the A merican Florist when wrilt/t^, Joost Carnation Plants. From field, S3.C0. English Ivy. 2-in., $2.00 per ICO. Cash orC. O. D. J. H. DANN & SOW. Westfleld. N. Y. Always mention the American Flohist when writing to advertisers. 1904. The American Florist. 515 •^< Begonia Gloire de Lorraine. Per doz. Per doz. 5-inch pots, very strong stock $6.00 7-inch specimens $12.00 6-inch pots, extra heavy plants 9.00 8-inch specimens 18.00 4-inch pots, only a few hundred left, per 100 $30.00 12 inches high, each IS to 20 inches high, each . PANDANUS VEITCHII. 75c 24 inches high, each ; $1.25 90c 25 to 28 inches high, each 2.00 All of this stock are finely colored and shapely plants. ADIANTUM FARLEYENSE. 2y2-inch pots, strong, per 100 $15.00 4-inch pots, fine plants, per 100 OIBOTrUM SCHIEDEI, each $1.25 5 Per Cent DiscDunt for Cash with Order Only. ..$35.00 J. A. PETERSON, Cincinnati, O. Please mention the A mnican Florist when writing. BARGAINS m OCTOBER. ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS NANUS. Extra Strong Seedliogs will make 3-inch stock in 4 weeks, special price per 100 by mall, SI.50; per flat o( lOCO, S14.00. Per 101) Per 1000 Strong 2-inch pois J2 00 $18.00 Strong 2i4-inch pots 400 25.00 Asparagus Sprengarl, 254-inoh pots 3.C0 25.00 Asparagus Comoriensis, 2-iiicb pots 3.10 25 00 Cinorarias, best mixed 3>4-inch pots 4 00 30,00 Chrysanthemums, bushy plants in 6-inch pots, all colors, best kinds, S4 00 per dozen. Celestial or Christmas Peppers. ^^L^^rt' "'°*' '" strong 5-inch pot plants full of green fruit doz., $1.50; per 100, $10.00. Strong 6-inch pot plants full of green fruit doz., 2.00; per 100, 15.00. Carnations, large field plants. Cressbrook, per 100; $4 00; Indianapolis, per 10a. $8.0i; Mrs. Patten, per 100, $8,00 Oahllas, 5 Grand New Sorts, undivided field roots, perdoz.. $3 00 Eatherine Duer, Kriemhilde, Progenitor, Rakete, 20th Century, 25 dahlias all new, one of each kind, own selection, field roots for $5,00. Per doz. Per lOO Fieus Elastlca, 5-in pots, perfect plants, 18 to 20 inches $4,25 $3^00 6-incb pots, perfect tlanls, 20 to 24 inches 6.10 50 00 Primula Buttorcup, strong 3-inch 1.50 10.00 Primula Chinonsis, Assorted, strong SH-inch 3.00 Ferns, Assorted, 2-inch for fern dishes, per 100. $3.50; per 1000. $30.C0. Also a large stock of Arauoarias and Palms in all kinds and sizes. Write for our special Palm List. NEPHROLEPIS EXALTATA BOSTONIENSI5. We have the finest stock in the West. All our plants are pot-grown bushy stock, well furnished with fronds from the pot up, and cannot be compared with theoheap, long-drawn-up, lifted stock from the bench, A sample shipment will convince you of our superior stock. STOCK READY LAST OF AUGUST. „ v „ j d ,m Each Per doz. Per 100 ZM-inoh pot plants • S 3 •' •' " 4 " " " 5 " " " 50 6 " pans " ''5 7 " .' " 1.00 1,50 .50 $ 4,00 1,(0 8,00 3. .10 20.00 5,00 40,00 7.(K) 50.00 9.00 65.00 15.00 THE NEW FERN Nephrolepis Scottii. We have a large stock of this new fern; well-grown pot plants. Per doz. Per 100 Per doz. Per 100 4-inch pots $5 00 $10,00 6-inoh pots S15.00 $100.00 5 inch pots 8.00 60.00 7-inch 18,00 CHICAGO, VaUGHAN'S GREENHOUSES, WesternSpringsjn, Please tnentton th.p a merican Florist when writing. Carnation Plants. Per lOOO 4.000 NORWAY $35,00 3,000 GLACIER 35.00 1,600 PLOR.A HILL, medium 35.00 600 WHITE CLOUD 35 00 500 MORNING GLORY 35,00 1 ,000 N. YORK, extra fine 35.00 1,500 MRS. FISHbR, extra fine,.-. 35,00 CRABB & HUNTER, Grand Rapids, Mich. Please mention the A merican Florist when writing. SHIPPING LIBELS £!! •"Cnt Flowers Printed in two colors on gummed paper: your card, etc. , in black and leaf adopted by the S, A. P. in red. Very attractive. Price per 500, $2.85; per 1000,$4.50. Send for samples. ELECTRO OF THE LEAF, POSTPAID, $1.25. American Florist Co., m t Carnations. Extra large clean stock. LiWSON, LOUISE, WHITE CLODD, PROSPERITVf. PLORI- ANA and ESTELLE. at 4!4o or $10 00 per 1000. ASPARAGUS SPRENGERr, own stock in fine shape. Z-inch at 2c; 2H-inch at 3c. W. W. COLES, Kokomo, Ind. CARNATION PLANTS. All sold ejcept 1000 Flora Hill, EOO Morn- ing Glory. 50 Gomez, $3.50 per 100; .$30,00 rer lOCO as long as they last. They are fine stock. W. H. WATSON, Lapeer, Mich. Al CARNATIONS. LAWSON 4o MAHQDIS 3o FLORA HILL 3c CRANE 3o WHITE CLODD 3c PROSPERITY 3o None better at twice the price FRANK BERRY, Stillwater, Minn. Please mention the A merican Florist when writing. Chrysanthemums. stock plants now ready. Large strorg and healthy. Glory of Pacific, Polly Rose, Willow Brook, Ivory, Pink Ivory, $1.00 per doz.; $8 00 per ICO, Monrovia, Eobt. flalliday, $1.00 per doz.; $7.00 per 100. Engagements solicited for rooted Carnation Cutilngs. Delivery January 1st and later. H. WEBER & SONS, Oakland, Md. Please mention the American Florist when writing. AMERICAN BEAUTIES. Cut Roses — American Beauties and al kinds of Tea Roses at lowest prices. Trial orders solicited. HELLER BROS., New Castle, Ind. South Park Floral Company CARNATIONS. Per 100 LOCO Enchantress $8.00 3,000 Morning Glory 5,00 1,000 Lawson 5.00 500 Estelle 5,00 500 Glacier 4,00 Cash With Order, BZ^I OXSOSj9> Grand Rapids, Mich 516 The American Florist, Oct. 22^ Davenport, la. The Tri-City Florists' Club met in regu- lar session on October 15 at the green- houses of H. Staacks & Sons, at Moline, 111. After inspecting the greenhouses, which were found to be up-to-date, neat and clean, with stock looking fine and the best of prospects for a good winter's btisiness, the boys seated themselves and enjoyed luncheon and refreshments pre- pared and served by their host and hostess. The members of the club were addressed by George Farber and Theo- dore L. Ewoldt. One new name was proposed for membership. Superintend- ent Arp's invitation to meet at the green- houses of Central park, Davenport, was accepted and the club will meet there on November 10. Central park greenhouses are looking better than ever and everything is in good order for winter. Finer chrysan- themums can not be found anywhere. They have one house, 24x160 feet, filled with pot chrysanthemums. They also have one house in cyclamens, which are now in 5-inch, 6-inch and 7-inch pots. Some plants are now showing from seventy-five to 125 blooms. They are growing several hundred of the French variety, and they surely surpass all the others; flowers are fringed, semi-double and measure nearly two inches in diameter. Henry Staacks& Sons, of Moline, have made a number of improvements on their place this summer. Most noticeable among them is a fine new residence and a new heating plant. Henry Meyers has changed his heating system from steam to hot water, and has now one of the finest heating systems in the three cities. Mr. Behring, lateof Behring & Meyers, Rock Island, has bought out the cut flower store of Mrs. Crowe, Hurd avenue. Mr. Hinkley, editor of The Fruitman, published at Mt. Vernon, la., was a recent caller on the trade. Ewoldt Brothers are busy putting up their fourth 100-loot house. Ted. St. Paul. The last two weeks have been very busy ones, excepting one or two days. Some good wedding orders, with lots offuneral work in addition to regular season trade, kept everybody hustling. Chrysanthe- mums are just now coming in good shape, but hardly enough to meet the de- mand. The most noticeable .feature has been the call for large flowers and the good prices which they command at retail. The best varieties seem to have been Estelle and Halliday, a yellow which is new here. Other stock is very good, considering the dark weather which we have had. Carnations are scarce, there being very few to be had locally. We have had only one frost so far, but that was hard enough to kill everything out- doors. Carl Haugen was given a little surprise Friday of last week, when a few of his friends presented him with a new gun, his having been stolen from a wagon recently. Miss Gertrude Distel, with Holm & Olson, was seriously ill with an attack of appendicitis, but is now out of danger. C. W. Scott and C. M. Dickinson, of Chicago, were recent callers. O. Newtonville, Mass.— Wm. J. Adams has nearly completed his newgreenhouses on Cabot street. Asparagus Piumosus Nanus Per 1000 2%-inch $15.00 2y2-inch 18.00 3-inch 22.00 Cash. Express prepaid. 250 at 1000 rates. CALIFORNIA CARNATION CO., LOONIS, CALIFORNIA. Field -Grown CARNATIONS Strong, Healthy Plants, Free From Disease. WHITE. Per 100 Per 1000 White Cloud $4.50 $40.00 Norway 5.00 40.00 Her IHajesly 5-00 45.00 Queen Louise 5-00 40.00 PINK. Mrs. Lawson 6.00 55-00 Cressbrook 4.50 40.00 Guardian Angel (Sport) 4.50 40.00 Enchantress 8.00 75.00 Mrs. Higjnbotham 4.50 40.00 Morning Glory 5.00 45.00 RED. Mrs. Poller Palmer 5.00 40.00 America 4.00 35.00 Eslelle 6.00 60.00 Harlowarden 4.50 40.00 Chicago 5.00 40.00 WIETOR BROS., 51 Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO. "^lease mention the American Florist when writing. Fine Healthy Field-Grown Plants. No Stem Rot. Per 100 Per lOOO LAWSON, pink $4.00 $35.00 GUARDIAN ANGEL, pink 3.00 25.00 HIGINBOTHAM.pink 4.00 35.00 FLORA HILL, white 3.00 25.CO QUEEN LOUISE, white 4.00 35.00 GEO. REINBERG, 51 Wabash Avenue, FRED BURKI Is the new commercial white carnation worthy of your attention. Has scored 88 points at the Detroit Carnation Convention, receiving a certi- ficate of merit. Send for descriptive circular. John Murchie, S. S. Skidelsky, SHARON. PA. 824 N. 24th St.. Philadelphia. Please mention the A merican Florist wken writing. Field-Grown Carnations It Has Been a Good Growing Season With Us and Plants are In Fine Shape, Strong and Bushy. WHITE. Per JOG 1000' FLORA HILL ;. 3.50 30.0(v Peru 3 50 30.00^ Queen Louise 3.50 30.00^ PINK. Mrs. T.W. Lawson J6.00 $50.00^ Mrs. Nelson 3.50 30.00- Mrs. Higinbotham 3.50 30.00 Guardian Angel 3.50 30.0fr McKinley 3.50 30,00' RED. Chicago 3.50 30.00 Mrs. Ine 350 30.00 Estelle 600 50.00 Harlowarden 4.50 40.00 VARIEGATED. Mrs.Bradt 3 50 3000- All Stock sold under express condition ' that if not satisfactory it is to be returned immediately, when money will be refunded. PETER REINBERG, 51 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. Please mention the A merican Florist when writing, Caroation Plants. Fine Large and Healthy Field-Growi» Plants. Extra Good. $5.00 per lOOj $45.00 per 1000. Terms cash at these prices. 1,000 Scott, 500 Glacier, 500 Flora Hill, 500 Morning Glory. 500 Marquis, If sold alone $6.00 per 100. 600 Crane, J.G.RENNISON,SiouxGity,la. Please mention the A merican Florist when writing, Newton, Mass.— Mrs. Julia S. Day has purchased the Angier estate on Fuller street. The property includes a green- house and about twelve acres ol land. t904. The American Florist. 5iT Rooted Cuttings. Blir^umrD 1 Surplus of these two varieties 51rJri?.?A \ ready now at $1.25 per 100; $10.00 PERKINS ) per 1000. Send for complete list. All good bedding sorts. Cuttings well-grown and carefully packed. ALBERT M. HERR, LANCASTER, PA. CARNATIONS. Per 100 Enchantress. $8.00 Lawson 6.00 Gov. WolcoH 7.00 Joosl 4.00 Guardian Angel 4.00 Queen Louise 4.00 N. C. MOORE & CO., MORTON GROVE, ILL. Palms and Asparagus Cheap. Per 100 Latania Bor., Z-in. pot, seed leaves.. 3.00 ■■ " 3-in. pot, 16-18 in. ,2-3 chr. Ivs. 12.00 " " 6-in. pot, 18-20 in., 3-4 chr. Ivs. IS.OO ■* " 6-in. pot, 20-24 in., 4 chr. Ivs. 20.00 Kentia Bel., 2M-in. pot, 6- 8 in., 2 leaves. .10.00 " " 3 -in. pot, 8-10 in., 3-4 leaves.. 12. 60 " " 4 -in. pot, 12-16 in., 4-6 leaves.. 16.00 Aiparagui Sprengeri, 2-inch $2.00 Aiparagut Plumoiui Nanus, 2-inch 2.60 " " " 3-inch 6.00 SHERMIN NURSERY CO., CHARLES PITY. lA. Fern Bargains Our Btocb of the following ferns is excep- tionally fine, of deep rich green color and bushy. Early orders receive select plants. Neph. Bosloniensis, Neph. Piersoni, Neph. Cordafa Compacta. From 4-inch pots $15.00 per 100. NATHAN SMITH & SON, Adrian, Mich. Your Last Chance. Don't miss this opportunity of securing the following stock. Guaranteed first-claas in every respect at half price. We need the room. BOSTON FERNS. Clean and health v. From 5-inoh pots, $3.00 per dozen; $30.00 per 100. 25 at 100 rate. ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS NANUS. Fine plants from 2»^-ineh pots, $3.00 per 100; $19 00 per 1000. ASPARAGUS SPRENGERI. Nice 2M-inch plants, $1.25 per 100; $12.00 per 1000. The W. T. Bucklev Plant Co. SPRINGFIELD, ILL. A FEW GOOD THIN8S YOU WANT. KEMIA PALMS, a fine lot of single and made- up plants as was ever grown, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8-inch pots, at 20o, 36c, 75o, $1.50 to 83,00 each. BOSTON FERNS, 5-inoh, $30 per 100. DRACAENA INDIVISA,2, 3, 4, 5- inch, |2, $5, $10 and $25 per 100. ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS, 2 and 3-in., 14 and $8 per 100. ASPARAGUS SPRENGERI, 2 and 3-in., $3 and 15 per ICO. GERANIUMS, rooted cuttings, Poitevine. Mrs. E. G. Hill, Eiccard, John Doyle, Perkins, $1.25 per ICO. S. A. Nutt, single and double Grant, La Favorite, $1 GO per 100. CHINESE PRIMROSE. 3-in., $4.00 per 100. BEGONIA REX. 2-in., $4; 2!4 and 3-in., $6 per 100. CINERARIAS, 2-inch, $3.00 per 100; 3-inch, $4.00 per 100. CYCLAMENS, Giant, 4-inch, 10c: 5-inch, 25o. CARNATIONS, field-grown, 4- Inch pots. Good- enough, Crocker and Queen Louise, $4.C0 per 100. PRIMULA OBCONICA, 3-inch, $iOO per 100. CASH OR C. O. D. GEO. M. EMMANS, NEWTON, N. J. 500,000 Pansy Plants READY FOR SHIPMENT; My Florists' International is mixed from (he newest varieties and all the finest combinations of colors and markings to be had for the money. Combined with long stem and large flowers. Especially suitable for winter forcing and grow- in Southern States. Strong transplanted bushy plants. $5 00 per 1000. Seed bed plants, $4.00 per lOOO; 60o per 100, by mail. Giant Pansies, very large flowering mixture of splendid colors; also separate colors. Very strong transplanted bushy plants, $3.00 per 1000. Seed bed plants, $3.50 per 1000; 3do per 100, by mail. Also strong seedlings of Daisy. Snowball and Longfellow, Forget-me-not, Palustris Everbloom- ing and Alpestris, Chinese Pink, Gypsophila Pan!- culata, Papaver Maureaule and Sweet Williams, double, $3.00 per lOOu; by mail, 35c per 100. Same transplanted, $5.00 per lOOO. Hollyhoclis, Carter's Finest Mixed. $1.00 per 100. Geraniums and Bedding Plants, rooted cuttings and 2-inch, in 1,000 and 10,000 lots; true to name. LUDVIG MOSBAEK, Onarga, III. Onarga is 85 miles south of Chicago. Please mention ike A merican Florist when writing, PANSIES. 200,000 Extra Strong Stocky Plants. Giant of best sorts, equal to any, $3.50 per 1000; $4.50 per 3000. PIEBSON FERNS Bench, 4-inch, 20o. RUNNERS, 3c; larger 4o. OBL. ALYSSUM, BABY PRIMROSE, 2 in, 3c. RUBBERS, 4-inoh, 25c; 5-inch, 35o. Top grown. COREOPSIS LANCEOLATA, flield-grown, 3c. DAISIES. Snowball, Longfellow, Giant Red, $3.00 per 1000. FORGET-ME-NOTS. 3 varieties, $3 00 per lOCO. ASP. PLUMOSUS NANUS, 2-incb, 2Vic. ASP. SPRENGERI, 3-incb, 2c. HOLLYHOCKS, Double Yellow, White, Pink, Maroon, Salmon, Red, 1-year, fleld-grown, $3.00 per 100; $35.00 per ICOO. CASH BYER BROS, Chambersburg. Pa. Extra Lot of Pot-Grown Boston Ferns. All Sizes Special Value In 3 and 4-ineli. PlersonI, very fancy, 6-inch at $60.00 per 100. Plumosus and Sprangarl. in Seedlings, VA, 3, 4 and 5-inch. Cut Flowors, Chrysanlhamums, Rosas and Carnallons. Still a nice lot of Young Rosa Plants. Write GEO. A. KIHL, Pekin, III. Please mention the A merican Florist when writing. A Step in the Riglit Direction. We Protect the Florists by Selling to the Trade. HEADQUARTERS FOR AURACARM EXGELSA April importation only. Have an immense stock; can supply all wants. No seedlings. Raised only from top cuttings in Belgium. 6>i-inoh pots, bushy plants, 10 to 12-inches high, 3 tiers, 50c. 5i4-inch pots, 13 to 15 inches high, 3 to 4 tiers 60o. h'^ to 6-inch pots, 17 to 19 inches high, 3, 4 an 5 tiers, 75c. 6-inch pots, 20, 23, 24 inches high, 4, 5 and 6 tiers, 80c, 90c and $1.00 each. GREAT BARGAINS IN KENTIA PALMS. 4000 KENTIA FORSTERMNA, 3-inch pots, made-up plants, 3 in a pot, 16 to 18 inches high, 8 to 10 leaves, 15c each by the dozen; per 100, $12.00; per 600, $50.00. 4-inch pots, made-up, 20c. KENTIA FORSTERIANA and BELMOREANA. &-inch pots, 5 to 7 leaves, 30 to 40 inches high, 75c to ll.OO each. KENTIA FORSTERIANA, made-up plants, 7-incb pois, 40 to 48 inches high, with 6 smaller, about 18 to 20 inchei high, set around, $1.50 each. COCOS WEDDELLIANA, 3-inch pots, very strong. $13 00 per 100. ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS NANUS. 3-in. pots, strong, $6.00 per 100; -l-lrich pots, $13.00 per 100. FICUS EUSTICk, (Hom* Grown Rubbtrt.) 5, 5M, 6-inch pots, from 10 to 17 leaves, 16 to 3? inches high, 30c, 40c, 50c each. Specimens in 6 and 7- inch pots, very strong and bushy, 30 inches high, 75c each. ARECA LUTESCENS, made-up plants, 3 in a pot, 6-inch, 30 to 35 inches high, 7oo; 5^4-inch pot, 30 inches high, 3 in a pot, 50c; 5-inoh, 25 to 30 inches high, 3 in a pot, 30c. LATtNIA 80RBDNICA, 6 inch pots, 50c. PIERSONI FERkS, 5 to 6-inoh pots, 39 to 50c. No more 4-inch. BOSTON FERNS, 5 to 5H-inch pots, 25c, 30c and 40c; 6- inch pots, 18 to 30 fronds. 50c. Specimen 7-inch, very large, 75c to $1.00 each. 8-inch pots, as large as a bushel basket. $1.25 to $1.60 each; worth *3 00. MIXED FERNS, for dishes, very straight plants, 2i4-iuoh pots, $5.C0 per 100. ACORUS GRAMINEUS, variegated grass, for dishes, $1.00 per dozen. PRIMUU CHINENSIS, for Xmas blooming, John Rupp's strain, 4-inch pots, $8.00 per 100. ADUNTUM CUNEATUM, 4-inch pots. $10 00 per 100. SOLANUM, Jerusalum Cherries, full of fruit, 6- inch pels. *;.00, $2.50 to ifS.OO per dozen. CAPSICUM ANNUM or CHRISTMAS PEPPER, in fruit, 5-inch pots, $3.00 per dozen. Per steamer Switzerland, just arrived 30 cases of AZALEA INDICA, choice American varieties, from 40c, 60c, 60c, 75c and $1 00 each. I am noted for carrying ihe finest Azaleas. Dl CACC DCAn one of 100 different iLCAOC nCAU testimonials. Cincinnati, O., Sept. 29, 1904. Mr. Godprey Aschmann. Dear Sir: — Many thanks for the prompt delivery, and for the flne stock. The plants arrived all right and were very satisfactory. The palms were very nice and were packed securely. We are also greatly obliged for the price list of plants for Christmas and should we desire to buy any we would surely call upon you. HOPFiaEISTER PXiORAL COMPANY, 813 Elm Street, Cincinnati, O. Cash with order please. All goods travel at pur- chasers' risk. Godfrey Aschmaun, Wholeiale Grower and Importer ot Pot Planti. Bell Phone Tioga 3669 A. 1012 Ontario St., Philadelphia, Pa. Please mention the American Florist when writing. IS I INT D A II C ICC Beat kinds. Sure to UIAH I rAnOICdi please, $2.25 par 1000: 50c per 100 mail. 2,5oO and over $2 per lOUO. n^icino Longfellow and Snowball, 60c per UdloIcO) 100 mail; $3.50 per 1000. HnlluhnrkC Double, fleld-grown plants to llUIIJIIUunO) bloom next summer, 6 colors, separate, 4c; mixed, 3c. VInca Var., Hardy Pinks, fleld-grown stock, nice size, 2V£C. Double Petunias, 13 fine sorts, strong 2-in., 3c; R. C, r'Ic. Baby Primrose, flne stock, 2-in., IVaC. Heliotrope, blue, 3-ln.. l^c; R. C, ?ic. Asparagus Sprangarl, 2-ln., 2c. Plumosus Nanus, 12i-in., 3c; 3-in., 5c. Rooted cuttings prepaid. Cash. BYER FLORAL COMPANY, Shippensburg, Pa. Hease mention the American Florist when writing. 518 The American Floristj Oct. 22, Cincinnati, 0. The Cincinnati Florists' Society held its regular monthly meeting on October 8 and decided to hold an exhibition of chrysanthemums on Saturday, November 12, and the following premiums are oflfered: l9t 2d 3a Best 12 white $6.00 14.00 S3 00 •' ■■ pink 600 410 3.t0 " " yellow 600 4.(0 3 00 " 25Boniaffon 10(0 8.00 6 00 " general display 10.00 Mme. Clementine Touset is the name of a beautiful white chrysanthemum that the E. G. Hill Company, of Richmond, Ind., exhibited before the chrysanthemum committee. This is an acquisition to the early varieties, being about eight inches in diameter, good color, fine stem and foliage. The only objection is that it should have been cut four or five days later. However, it will do. On October 8 W. K. Partridge's new store was generously ushered into exist- ence the public being treated to free music and flowers. Fifteen thousand roses must have been distributed to an appre- ciative public. The store is the most elegantly furnished in this city, and we hope Mr. Partridge will be successful in his undertaking. Hardesty & Company had the Wads- worth-HolImeyer wedding decoration. It was a colonial affair, the bridesmaids carrying large bouquets with the old fashioned bouquet papers. E. G. Hill was a visitor and extended a general invitation to the boys to come up the latter part of the month and have a look at his place. New Bedford, Mass. Since the hard freeze in September, kill- ing all outside stock, there has been a great scarcity of flowers. It has been almost impossible to get carnations. Chrysanthemums are now coming in and bring from $1.50 to $3 per dozen. The demand for flowers of all kinds is improv- ing. The second annual exhibition of the New Bedford Horticultural Society was held in the city hall September 16 and 17. The number of exhibits was about the same as last year, but the quality far superior. The chief attractions were the long tables of dahlias exhibited by a large number of local growers and by dahlia specialists from out of town. William C, Winter of Mansfield, I. K. Alexander of East Bridgewater and F. L. Tinkham of Brockton were on hand with a large number of magnificent flowers. There were also some fine groups of decorative plants exhibited by President Keith, James Garthley, H. A. Jahn and John P. Rooney. The F. R. Pierson Company exhibited some fine specimens of their Nephrolepis Piersoni compacta. One of the finest exhibits was that of water lilies by H. A. Dreer. It attracted much attention. Tn the competition for the Dennison silver cup for sixty varieties of dahlias William C. Winter, of Mansfield, was the winner. For the Dennison silver cup in the amateur class for thirty varie- ties of dahlias W. H. Weber, of New Bed- lord, was the successful competitor. Some fine hot house grapes were exhibited by George W. Woods and fine pears by Dennis Shea. There was also a large table full of gladioli from A. W. Cowee, of Berlin, N. Y. The judges were J. M. Far- quhar, of Boston, and William Winter, of Mansfield. On October 11 the New Bedford Horti- cultural Society held its regular meeting. Five new members were elected. The membership now is nearly one hundred. The committee having charge of the exhibition of flowers and plants in Sep- tember made its report. After paying all bills they had nearly $100 in the treas- ury. It was voted to hold another exhi- bition on September 16, 17 and 18 of 1905. It was voted that the manage- ment of the exhibition beleft in the hands of the executive committee to be elected in January, with the addition of three men, who were elected as follows: Messrs. Weber, Norris and Preauix. A. B. H. Denver. The weather has been very cold and business is picking up rapidly. Wedding decorations are quite numerous, also dinners and luncheons. American Beauty roses are coming in very fine, as are teas. Carnations are scarce, most everyone's crop being late. Fine violets are being received in this market. At the state fair, which was recently held at Pueblo, Daniels & Fisher exhibited several handsome decorated baskets, table decorations, etc., for which thev received two first prizes. OH SO EASY. Tamauqua, Pa. Please forward 200 pounds Fumigating Kind Tobacco Powder. It is the best for fumigating I have ever used— easy to use, effective and cheap. NELS NELSON. Sae pags 520. JOSEPH HEAGOCK, WYNCOTE, PA. GROWER OF Kentia Belmoreaua '""Kentia Forsteriana STANLEY & CO., Lata STANLEV ASHTON & CO , SOUTHGATE. ENGLAND. The live British Orchid growers and importers supply plants singly or by thousands with equal pleasure. Write for quotations and American testimonials. Brazilian species in bulk shioped direct from Brazilian pert. Hybrids a great specialty. !!!£ Regan Printing House - — Large runs of CATSLOGUES Our Specialty. Write for Figures. 83-91 Plymouth Place. CHICAGO. ALL Nurserymen, Seedsmen and Florists wishing to do business with Europe should send for the "Horticultural Advertiser" This is the British Trade Paper, bein^ read weekly by all the Horticultural traders; it is also taken by over 1000 of the Dest continental houses. Annual subscription to cover cost of postage 75c; Money orders payable at Lowdham, Notts. Address EDITORS OF THE "H. A." Chilwell Nurseries. tOWOHAM. Notls. England. POLLER'S Deutsche Gartner Zeitung The most widely circulated German gardening journal, treating of all departments of horticulture and floriculture. Numerous eminent correspon- dents in all parts of the world. An advertising medium of the highest class. Moller's Deutsche Gartner Zeitungis published weekly and richly illustrated. Subscription 83.C0 per annum, including postage. Sample copies free. LUDVIG MOLLER, Erfuit, Geimany. Orchids ! §^ We have on hand the following imported Orchids in finest condition; Cattleya Trianae, C. Gaskelliana. C. Gigas, Odontogloasum grande. O. crispum, (Alexandrse), Oncidium Crispum, O. barbatum. Also quantities of established orchids now in sheath and spike. Lager & Hurrell, summit, n. j. Orcbid Oro^v^ers and Importers. Bars. JULIUS ROEHRS, RUTHERFORD, N. J. HYDRANGEA HORTENSIS Nice bushy plants, field-grown, $15.00 per 100; $8.40 per dozen. Cash with Order. Laurel Grove Nursery, SAN RAFAEL, CAL. ^WMMWWMMMWWUWyVWVWIMMMWMMy)^ I JOHN BURTON, Assignee for S I ROBERT CRAIG & SON, I I Roses, Palms, I \ ind NovdtiM In Dgeorativs Plinli. f % Market and 49th Sis., Philadelphia, Pa. f 2,000 Princess of Wales and L. H. Campbell Pine field clumps, 15 per 100; $45 per lOOO. 2,000 BOSTON FERNS, grown in full light, stocky, tor 5 and 6- inch pots, 15o and 20o. 500 ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS NANUS and SPRENCERI, 4-inch, fine, 8c. Cash please. BENJ. CONNELL, West Grove, Pa. VIOLETS. I7» MARIE LOUISE, field-grown $6.00 '• *' pot-grown, 8-inch... 3.00 ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS, 2H. inch... 6.00 " " 3-inch 8.00 FERN PIERSONI, 8-inch 6.00 " '• 8-inch 10.00 " " 5-inch 80.00 I. N. KRAMER & SON, Cedar Rapids, Iowa. VIOLETS. Marie Louise, strong field-grown plants. No insects or disease. $4.00 per 100; $35-00 per lOOO. DAVIS BROS., "oif-fox SMIL3X PLANTS, strong, bushy stock in 2H-in. pots, $16 per lOflO, ASPARAGUS SPRENGERI, good healthy stock. aji-in. pots, $2.00 per 100. ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS, good healthy stock, 8M-in. pots, $8.60 per 100. BOSTON FERNS, both 5 & 6-in., 26c & 3Sc each. Above prices cash with order. JOHN BROD, Niles Center, 111. CYCLAMEN SPLENDENS GIGANTEUM HYBRIDS. Finest strain in the world, in four true colors, well budded plants with good foliage, from 5-inch pots, $2 50 per doz.; $20.00 per 100. Satisfaction guaranteed. PAIL MADER, East Stroudsburg. Pa. l^m* P* CrSiQ, Philadelphla.Pi>: Representing Joseph Heacock and John Burton, Assignee. PALMS, FERNS, CROTONS aod DECORAIIVE PUNTS. igo4. The American Florist. 519 BOOKS rOR FLORISTS. The time is coming along when these are needed and opportunity at hand for reading them. Every one of the following should be in your library. Send prices quoted and we send the booltt. Gekbnhouse Construction (Taft) .—It tells the whole story abont how to build, and heat a greenhouse, be it large or small, and that too in a plain, easily understood, practical way. It has 118 Illustrations. $1.50. Heating and Ventilating Buildings (Carpenter). — This book covers the entire subject most fully. In the preparation of heating and ventilating plans, it wiU be found a most valuable guide. $4.00. Steam Heating foe Buildings (Bald- win) . — Contains valuable data and hints for steam fitters and those who employ this method of heating. The 350 pages are fully illustrated. $2.50. The Horticulturists' Rule-Book (L. H. Bailey).— Contains Information valuable to all those engaged In any branch of horticulture. Illustrated. 312 pages. 75 cents. Practical Floriculture (Peter Hen- ■ derson).— A guide to the successful propa- gation and cultivation of florists' plants. Illustrated. 325 pages. $1.50. The Rose— Its cultivation, varieties, etc. (H. B. Ellwanger). — A complete guide of the cultivation of the rose, together with the classification of all the leading varieties. $1.25. Ginseng (Kains).— At the present time when so much interest is taken in ginseng it will be interesting to peruse this volume, which tells all about the plant in a way that all may understand. The 144 pages are freely illustrated. 50 cents. The Principles of Fruit Growing (Bailey).— The entire subject of fruit culture istreated very thoroughly in this illustrated volume of 516 pages. It is a book that no up-to-date fruit grower can afford to be without. $1.25. Chrysanthemum Manual (Smith).— By an expert who has given his undivided attention for twenty years to the improve- ment of the chrysanthemum and its culture in detail. Profxjsely illustrated. 25 cents. Cabbages, Cauliflower and Allied Vegetables (Allen).— The requirements of the important vegetables of the cab- bage tribe are given here very fully The book also contains interesting chapters on seed raising, insect pests and fungus diseases common to these plants. 50 cents. Hedges, Windbreaks, Etc. (Powell). — A treatise on the planting, growth and management of hedge plants for country and suburban homes. A volume of 140 pages with twenty-two illustrations. 50 cents. Asparagus (Hexamer).^— A practical treatise on the planting, cultivation, har- vesting and preserving of asparagus with notes on its history and botany. This book is mainly devoted to the culin- ary kinds of asparagus, but there is also some reference to the ornamental species. 50 cents. Landscape Gardening (Waugh).— This is a very useful little book on the art of landscape gardening. It will be found exceptionally valuable to amateurs as it covers in detail the numerous problems that come to the owners of small gar- dens. It is freely illustrated and the pic- tures have been chosen with a view to informing the reader rather than deco- rating the book. 50 cents. AMERICAN FLORIST CO., S24 Daartierii SIraat, CHICAGO. Asparagus Plumosus Nanus Saedllngs. Strong plants ready for 2-inch pots, $12.00 per 1000. prepaid. Drake Point Greenhouses, YALAHA. FLORIDA. PSLMS, FERNS AND Decorative Plants. R. DREYEB, Woodside, L I., N. Y. ASPARAGUS SPRENGERI. All Nice, Healthy, Thrifty Plants. 2)i-inch pots SI. DO per 100; $ 8.C0 per lOOO 3-inoh pots 2.00 per 100; ISOOperlOOO i inch pots : 3.U0 per ICO; 35.00 per ICOO Cash with the order. F-. WALKER & COMPANY, Box 316, NEW ALBANY, INO. SPECISLTIES ROSES, from 3 inch pots, . |«pt# CARNUIONS, for all delivery, '" P*'^' CHRYSHhTHEMUMS. Vai.i«*Sj»c SMILAX, VIOLETS. YMriCIICS Prices Low. Send ftr List. WOOD BROTHERS, Fishkill, N. Y. GOOD FERNS. BOSTON FERNS, short and bushy, each, 50c; per dozen, $6.00; per 100, $45.00. PIERSON FERNS, fine bushy plants, $1.00 each; 8-inch, $1.25 each. JOHN SCOTT, Brooklyn, N. Y. Keep Street Greenhouses. Gardeners' Chronicle. A Weekly Illustrated Journalo Established 1841. Th4-inch plants. $100 per 100: $20.00 per ICOO. 3- inch. $3.50 per 100; $30.00 per 1000. New crop Shasta Daisy Seed, trade pkt.,25o; t oz., $5.00; 1 lb., $50.00. Charges prepaid. Terms Cash or C. O. D. LOOMIS FLORAL CO.. Loomis, Cal. Geo. Wittbold Co., 1867 Buoklngham PI., CHICAGO, ILL. Sench lor Price List on P»lxxis> and. Il*©m® Boston Perns. strong bushy plants, from bench, ready for 5- inch pots, 3Jc each. ASPARAGUS SPRENGERI. 2H-iDch, very strong, ready for immediate shift, $2.60 per 100; $30.00 per 1000. Cash. n. N EATON, So. Sudbury. Mass. ...Directory OF PRICE,' $2.00. 520 The American Florist. Oct. 22, s "s Surely this cannot be true. Well, we have over 100 growers who have written us, a large majority without request, their opinions; we publish a few of these letters in the columns of this paper, see on pages 511, S18, 521, 524, what they say about the FUMIGATING KIND TOBACCO POWDER. All began with a five pound trial bag at our expense, which gave them an opportunity, without cost, to prove its GOODNESS and our assertion that it was the most effective, cleanest and quickest, as well as the cheapest (lO cents per 100 foot house) article to fumigate with, and that all kinds of aphis can be killed in one night. Let us send you a five pound trial bag by express, it will cost you nothing but the express charges on it, and be convinced that what your brother growers say of it is true. Our booklet tells of it; we mail it on request. The H. A. STOOTHOFF COMPANY, Tobacco Powder Hobbyists, lie, 117, 118 Wast street, NEW YORK. MODEL EXTENSION CARNATION SUPPORT Made with two or three circles. En- dorsed by all the Leading Carnation growers as the best support on the mar- ket. Put. July 27, '97, May 17, '98 GALVANIZED WIRE ROSE STAKES, Write for prices before ordering elsewhere. Prompt shipment guaranteed IGOE BROSm 226 North Sth St., BROOKLYN, N. Y Please mention the A merican Florist when writing. \ * \ GUT FLOWER BOXES WATERPROOF Corner Lock „ Style. Tne iKst, strongest and neatest folding cut flower box ever made. Cheap, durable. To try them onoe is to use them always. Per 100 Per 1000 Size No. 0. 1. 2. 3. 4. B & 7. a 9. 10. 11. S19.0« 17.50 19.00 23.00 26.00 28.50 36.00 54.00 28.50 62.00 67.50 28.50 3x 4x20 $2 00 3x 4ViXl6 1.90 3x6x18 2.00 4z 8x18 2.50 3x5x24 2.75 4x 8x22 3.00 4x 8x28 3.75 6x16x20 5.50 3x 7x2) 3.00 5x10x35 6.50 7x20x20 9.50 __ 3!4x6s30... . , 3.00 Sample free on appHcatlon. No charge for printing on orders above 260 boxes. Terms cash. THE LIVINGSTON SEED COMPANY, BOX 104. COLUMBUS, OHIO. RAFFIA SAMPLES FREE. We carry a large assortment of COLORED RAFFIA GRASS on hand for immediate delivery. Every strand is dyed its entire length. PRIME QUALITY. R. H. COMEY CO. Dyers, Camden, N. J. FOR FUMIGATING. It would pay large users of dust to communicate with us and get samples and prices. Edwin L. Koppelnian & Co., "' ^"ew"vo RK. Please mention the A merican Florist when writing. ESTABUSHED 1866 EMI L STEFFEWSv 5UCC.™ N.STEFFENS. AND STErFENS BROS. r», rn BEST ENGRAVINGS and ILLUSTRATIONS I Of Every Description I I SEE OUR WORK IN THIS PAPER. SEND FOR ESTIMATES. I GLOBE ENGRAVING and ELECTROTYPE CO. I S 407-427 Dearborn St., CHICAGO. S ROSSIG BROTHERS, MANUFACTURERS OF ALL STYLES IN HUNDREDS OF DIFFERENT DESIGNS. PAPER AND MUSLIN. SMILAX. YARDS and PIQUETS. Samples Furnished to the Jobbing Trade Only. 9=&'T ■West Broa.«a.'w-ay, iPff^-W TITOieK;. .^a^a[^E>K:arIOK: ! ! ! prior ists. For WAX FLOWERS, BASKETS, WAX FLORAL DESIGNS, WHEAT SHEAVES, Etc,, sand to J. STERBr & COi,A8ktorourlflu'^tr"ate""cafaiogue. Phllflldelpiliai. L BAUMANN & CO., Importers and Manufacturers of Florist Supplies 76-78 Wabash Ave. CHICAGO. Wnte for our New Catalogue P. Our prices may interest you. SHEEP MANURE Dried, Ilnpulyerized and Pulverized. •— WBITB rOB PKIOES.— — MONTANA FERTILIZER CO., Elgin, PLACE TOUR NAME. and your apeoialtiei before the purohailng floriiti of the entire country by advertiiing in BENo ADVT. NOW. THE AMERICAN FLORIST. tgo4. The American Florist. 521 OUR XMAS BELLS are the best and cheapest in the United States, not one kind but all kinds. Ring out the bells! Wild bells, all bells WE SELL EVERYTHING in Florists' Supplies YES We hear there are others, but our custom- ers say the name "Bayer sdorfer" means THE BEST in Florists' Supplies. Sheaves, Iramorielles. Wheat Baskets, Doves. Paper, etc., etc.. and you get them as promptly as you get them good 50—56 N. Fourth St., PHILADELPHIA, PA. Please mention the American Florist when writing. C LAY'S Fertilizer. 56 lbs., $3.25. WM. ELLIOTT & SONS, New York. Please mention the American Florist when ivritine. KORAL LETTERS For Sale by all Wholesale Houses. Koral Mfg. Co., 12 nawley Place, Boston, Mass. Please mention ike A merican Florist when writinz. Wired Toothpicks 10,000, ll.tvl; SO.OOO, t6.26. Manufactured b; W. J. COWEE. BERLIN. N. Y. Sample Freoo For aale by dealers. please mention the American Florist when writing. GREEN SILKALINE. Do not be put off with cheap substitutes. John C. Meyer & Co., 80 Klngstoo St, BOSTON, MASS. Please mention the A merican Florist when writing. CARNATION TEST. HUGHSONVILLE, N. Y. We have given the Fumigating Kind a good test on carnati-^ns and it worked better than anything we ever tried. Ship us 100 pound bag at once. ADAM LAUB & SON. Soa page 520. A. HERMANN, ^ Cape Flowers, all colors. jf^ Cycas leaves. Metal Designs, J- and All florists' Supplies. Send Foe Prices. 404-4 1 2 East 34th Street, NEW YORK. SIGMUND GELTsEB, FLORISTS' SUPPLIES and RIBBONS. t08 West 28th Street. Pffe-vv- TTortt. NOVELTIES always on hand. |~LORlST Plain, Violet, Rose r F^ MADE BY The John J, Crooke Co. 155 Ave. D, NEW YORK. 149 Fulton St., CHICAGO. M. RICE & CO., Importer, and Manufacturer., t™."'/'"'**^®'^ 918 Filbert Street, Supply House and ■%■_.■ j ■ ■_. V% Ribbon Speciaiisfs. Philadelphia, Pa* Boston Florist Letter Co. MANUFACTURERS OF '^^^^H. FLORISTS' LETTERS. Tlii« wooden box nicely stained and var- nished, 18x30x18 made in two sections, one for eaili size letter, given away with first order of 500 letters. Block Letters, 1V4 or 2-mch size, per 100, $2.00. Script Letters, $4. Fastener with each letter ot word. Used by leadlne florists everywhere and for sale by all wholesale florists and supply dealers. N. F. McCarthy, Treas. and Manager, 84 Hawley St., BOSTON, MASS. G^-AZlNGpOINT MADE OFZINC WILL NOT niJS7 MANUFACTURED BY ROB'T J. HENDERSON 5717 COTTAGE Sr. PH(LA.,PA. 7Jy PES LB. SPECIAL PniCES FOR LAR6C OUUHJITIEl. Add 16c per pound for postage. The Florists' Hail Ass'n. Now insures upwards of 21,000.000 square feet of glass. For particulars address John G. Esler, Sec*y SADDLE RIVER, N. J. ' It is good business policy to mention The.... AMERICAN FLORIST When you write to an advertiser. FOLDING BOXES Cheap. Write for Samples and Prices. THE AULL BROS. PAPER AND BOX COMPANY, Dayton, Ohio. Tin Foil Plain, Fancy. Printed & Mounted. Manufactured by Tlie Gonley Foil Go. 521 to 541 West 25th St., NEW YORK. PUase mention the American Florist when writing. 52S The American Florist. Oct. 22, FOR SALE At Low Prices. BOILERS. 30 good Second-Hand overhauled Boilers, ranging from 20 to 100 horse-power will be sold at bargain prices. BOILER TUBES. Overhauled and in good condition; sizes from 2 to 6 inches. STANDARD BUCK WROUBHT IRON PIPE. Sizes, 3-8 to 14 inches. VALVES AND FiniNBS. Overhauled and in good condition at right prices. GALVANIZED WIRE. 10 to 20 gauge. RUBBER HOSE. 4 1-2 cents per foot and up. ASK FOR CATALOGUE NO. 47. Chicago House Wrecking Co., CHICAGO. ILL. CHEAPEST AND BEST. If you doubt it try them and be convinced. Send for descriptive price circular. J. D. Garmody, Evansville, Ind. PUase wuntion the American Florist when writint The Standard VENTILATING MACHINERY The original machine with self- oiling cups. The most powerful, least complicated* very compact with ease of operation. The New Duplex Gutter Over six miles in use and highly recommended by all. The only Drip Proof gutter on the market. The Standard Return Steam Trap It has no equals for Simplicity or its working. Catalogue free. E. HIPPARD, Youngtown, Ohio, RED POTS WE NSKE THEM. For prices and sample, address the Colesburg Pottery Co., ffw^l^""""- Deadwood, S. D. — The work on the new greenhouse on Charles street is steadily progressing. Allen McDowell, one of the promoters, expects to soon have the new house ready to do business. THE KELLER POTTERY COMPANY, ■..,i»...,.r. .1 FLORISTS' RED STANDARD POTS. Azalea Pots, Bulb and Fern Pans, Etc. Write for Price List. 2I3-I5-I7-I9-2I-23 Pearl St., NORRISTOWN, PA. Standard Flower Pots The WHILLDIN POTTERY COMPANY, PHILADELPHIA PA. JERSEY CITY, N. J. LONG ISLAND CITY, N. Y. Traveling Representative, U. CUTLER RYERSON, 108 Third Ave., Newark, N. J. Standard POT^ Flower... If your greenhouses are within 600 miles of the Capitol, write uS; we can save you money W. H. ERNEST. 28th and IH Streeti. WASHINGTON. 0. C Please mention the American Florist when writing. > GEO. KELLER & SON, MANUFACTURERS OF FLOWER POTS. V ^^H Betore buying write for prices. ( ^Bf 36I-3S3 Herndon Street, K^;i.i^^pi near Wrightwood Ave., ^**^^^ CHICAGO, ILL. Please mention the American Florist when writing. THOSE RED POTS "STANDARDS" PULIi SIZE AND WIDE BOTTOMS. BULB PANS AND AZALEA POTS. DETROIT FLOWER POT M'F'Y., HARRY BALSLEY, DETROIT, MICH., Rap. 490 Howard St., Please mention the A merican Florist when writing. pEPpOTS SAMPLE POT AND PRICE LIST ON APPLICATION. C. C. POLLWORTH CO., IJik**?.''"' Please mention the American Florist when writing. WRITE 1S21-23 N. Leavitt St.. CHICAGO, ILL., FOR PRICES OF Standard Fots l^J^Xlnl porosity combined are the best on the market. ADAM SGHILLO LUMBER GO. DEALER ALL k'nds.of Hemlock and Pine and "PECKY CYPRESS." our mw Introduollon la Iha trad*. For Greenhouses. ALSO CEDAR POSTS ot AU LEN8THS and DIMENSIONS, Having had an extensive experience In the line of Lumber and Posts needed for Greenhouse worlc, I am prepared to meet all inquiries. Send for prices. Cor. Weed and Hawthoroe Ave., CmCAGO, ILL Tel. North 1626 & 1627 ^'"Referenceg given from the leading Floristi of Cook Ck>aut7. Please mention the A merican Florist when writing. Kramer's Pot Hanger The nea'est, simplest, most convenient and only practical device for convert- ing ordinary flower pots into hanging baskets. Tbey flt all standard made pots from 3 to 10 inches m diameter. The illustration shows how they are attached. Just the thing for hanging up ferns, begonias, etc. You can make room and money by their use. Try them. FOR SALE BY WHOLESALE SEEDSMEN, FLORISTS AND SUPPLY DEALERS. Price with wire chain as shown in cut, $1.00 per dozen by express. Sample dozen by mail, $1.25. Cedar Rapids, Iowa. I.N. Kramer & Son, STANDARD FLOWER POTS ! Packed in small crates, easy to handle. Price per crate 1500 2-ln. , in orate, tA ~~ 1600 2H 1500 2H 1000 S 800 SH 500 4 320 5 144 6 5.25 6.00 B.OO 6.80 4.50 4.51 S.16 Price per crate 120 7-in., in crate, W.20 60 8 " 3.00 HAin} KADB. 48 9-in.,in crate, (3.60 48 10 24 11 24 12 12 14 6 16 Seed pans, same price as pots. .jv-«« .«. j. list ot Cylinders for Cut Flowers, Hanging Baskets, 4.80 8.60 4.80 4.80 " 4.B0 Send for price Ten per cent off for cash with Y Lawn vases, etc order, Address _ . ^ ., HILFINGER BROS. POTTERY, Fort Edward N. Or August Rolkkr &■ Sons, New York Agents, 31 Barclay Street. New York Citv ; Holds Class Firmly See the Point tS" PEERLESS : 3 eiftzlne Points ftre the best, * No rights or leftB, Box of (* 1,000 point. 75 cts. po.tpald BENBT A. DREER, 7U Cfawtnat St., FkUft., P.. WJ«»1 1904. The American Florist. 523 PIIUP^ Rlder-Enoson. Second-hand. From rumro 845.00 up; all repairs; other makes; new; cheap. Dnil CDC Second-hand Greenhouse Boilers guar- DUILtnj anteed. Send tor prices; state size wanted. DIDC ^®" i-'va. full lengths, with coupling, 8^0. rlrt a toot. Good serviceable second-hand, 2-in., 6)10; l!4-in., 5-Sio; l>i-in., 3=Ko; 1-in., 3o; X-in., 2Ho. New and old fittings and valves. eionCU liner New, SJ -in., guaranteed lOO-lbs. DAnULR nUOt pressure, 7140 per tt.; X-in- not guaranteed, 4^c per tt. ni IPO New. American, 50-tt. boxes, 16x24, bLAoo double thick, JS.lOper box; 16x18, 14x20 and 12x16 double, 82.88 per box; 12x16, single, 82.30 per box; 12x12 and 8x10, single, Ji,15 per box. Carload and import orders solicited. unTDCn CICU **^"- cypress, 3x6-tt.,trom70o nUlDtUoAin up; glazed, complete, from 81.60 up. Get our prices on New Cypress Building Material, Ventilating Apparatus, Oil, White Lead, Putty, Paint, Points, etc. OLD GREENHOUSES BOUGHT. SEND FOR PRICES ON STEAM FiniNS TOOLS. References: Bradstreet's, Dunn's or Broadway Bank of Brooklyn. METROPOLITAN MATERIAL CO., 1398-1408 Metropolitan Ave., BROOKLYN, N. Y. Please mention the American Florist when writing. 0 I GRJJENHOdSES.| !| MATJ^IAlVuRNpED |! !! MeWt'^^i'D'^R INTEND \ CYPRESS SASS/6ARS ANY ENQlifHUPTO 52 FIcUr LONGER. Nfp^onset. Boston, r*^ss. '•'»< Please mention the American Florist when writing. Established 1899. Tel. 174 Bergen. Phillips Manufacturing Go. IIZ-II^ Kearney Ave., Jersey City, N. J. Horticultural Architects, Builders and Heating Engineers. Designers and Manufacturers of every description of Glass Houses for private or commercial uses. Most modern and up-to-date. If you write or telephone us, we do the rest. RUSTIC WORK A SPECIALTY. STENZEL GLASS CO., GREENHOISE GLASS French and American "WHITE ROSE" Brand. 2 Hudson St.. NE.W YORK. 101 Porlland St, BOSTON. tVANS' IMPR??5D V£MmArmG\ APPAXAFUS WPITE fOR ILLUSTRATtO --ATALOCUE QUAKFIl CtrrMACHMfWOm. ' .^.^-.^^C.^ RICHMOND. INB ftease mention the American Florist when writing. The Johnston Glass Company Hartford City, Ind. MANUFACTURERS OF Long Distance Telephone. Direct Western Union Wires. Window Glass, GROIND AND CHIPPED GLASS. i^iease mention the A mertcan Florist when writing. MASTICA TRADE MARK REGISTERED. FOR GLAZING GREENHOUSES SOLE MANUFACTURERS F. O. PIERCE COMPANY NEW YORK AT ALL SEED STORES Please mention the A met ican Florist when writings The James H. Rice Co. -IMPORTERS and JOBBERS- GREENHOUSE GLASS A SPECIALTY. 'Wlxa.do-w 01a.ss, P^JLxi-t, X>ta't't9r, eto 80-82 Wabash Avenue and 34 r*^//-/ ■s«r-.'^-' '■ > ^*.: ,yh-. ^h^ :■- '^' ..j^- '^ ^■'*^ ^■.>.^r^ '^:<^4^ ft^^^JK.